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Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16

Subscription Accountable date on the solorsd slip of paper with the name of the sub scSiber, shows the time to which the Sub- scrfptiOm iP paid; thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul74
 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5th, 1874. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for P renewal of their subscription, wM observe wh ther their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be oonAd- cred unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is pRima facie evidence of it's ac- oeptan0e as correct. J. l.. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16
M AR RI IE Q.

In West Goshen; March 16th, at the residence of the brides parents. by the Rev. D. $. Stevens. MT Samuel Alderman, of New Hartford, and Miss Hattie L. Marvin of Goshen.
 In Litchneld. April 7th, by the Rev. W. s. Morn. son, Daniel Berry of DanbuIy, to Lucretia M. Stanton of Litchheld.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16
W est Cornwall.

West Cornwall.
 One thous and five hundred and fifty. nine forty quart cans of milk shipped from here in the month of March. It IS noticeable fact that more milk is sent on Sunday than on any other day in the week why is this thus ?......And now wild geese are vending their way northward. ..... Since the receding of the cold wave we have the songs of ye robin and blue bird. .......Homer Hazsrl, highly colored) threatened to castigate Will Stone of Dibble Hill, where upon the latter invoked the aid of our civil authorities and now Homer is languishing in Litchfield jail. Warren Silvernail of the Preston District" appropriated Mir. the past winter, for which he has been fined about $16, and will probably have to go to jail......Edwin Davidson formerly of this town. and now fireman on the N. '. N. H. 0 H. R. R., came here on visit few day ago, and constable Howard greet ed him with complaint and writ preferred by the gelectmen on charge of trif1ing with the affections of Maria Madison of Dibble Hill. The trial will take place on Saturday, April 17th.....John Lamont is clerking for R. N. Cochrane.. IA. D. Warner has moved his law office into rooms over the store of Pratt S Foster. Mfrs H. c. Crandall is occupying the old post office as millinery store...... Mrs. Mundry has built veranda to her house. Joseph Mundry has bought Samuel Chamberlain s house. NUF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16
BORN N.

At Campviue, April 2, 1875, daughter to MT, and Mrs. James H. Elliott. r.s& At Litchfeld, March 3l, a daughtert to Wm. H. Plumb.
 At Goshen, April 3, a daughter to Mir and Mrs. Leonard B. Carr,
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16
Mun1e Aklrs.

ss. We shallfeel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county ,or elsewhere, who wA send us particulars of fany occurrences cesofinterestwhiGh may come mnder theirnotiee.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16
Nel' Adpertisemeuts.
Found.

ENOLLOWED from South Dover to Kent, Feb rnasy s ls'h S svesy large black dog; The own Is paying charges. Apply to. or address
 MISS E M. ROWLAND, 6MA0 Kent. Conn
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16

West Norfolk.
 :"Haste thee winter, haste away, far too long has been thy stay;" IS the song that has been sung by our people for some time, and the driving snow storm of this morning causes it's repeti- ton, but the few spring days with which we have recently been favored indicate that its reign is nearly over, that nature will soon awake to life again, green fields and pastures new ...... Tobacco raisers are patiently wait ing the disappearance of frost and snow, so that they can prepare their seed beds for raising the p'ants...... Farmers making preparation for the summer campaign. 1.-The axle and turning business is lively, with plenty of orders---and on the whole business generally is looking upward.....A few families change locations, and some changes in business positions are made .....Mr. E. Demars moves 10 house upon the "Island" Mrs. Bruce taking the house he vacates.....Mr Wm. E. Phelps who has been for about thlrty-eight years in the employ of MT J. K. Shep- ard and for number of years in charge of the tanning department retired on the first of April, and was succeeded by Mfr. H. G. Smith, who has done the turning and finishing in the tannery across the river, for some ten years. MT, Smith is master of his business, and under his supervision the reputa' ton MT. Shepard has established for making good leather will be fully maintained.....Mr. Edward Smith who takes charge of the tannery across the river, made good soldier and can make good leather.....Mrs. E. J. Wat. son, who has established such fine reputation, not only as an actress in the character of "Mlss Ophelia," but also of working up the finest kinds of dress goods, in the latest styles, and to the best effect, has been spending the week visiting friends out of town. Judging from appearances MT. Shepard is doing a good business m the mercantile line, being assisted by Mir. A. E. Cobb. Democrats are jolly since election. Republicans realizing the folly of crying over split milk, are jolly too, X, X,
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16
Connecticut Western News.

Connecticut Western News.
 Extxa Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at Wm. Jones' Store, Lakeville G Marble New Hartford. Maltbie & Egleston, Falls Village Post ofice In this Village W. A. Deans Lime Rock Humphrey 2 Drug StoIe Canaan Post Office Noffok Post Ofice. Ashley FaHs Post Office. West Cornwall s. c. Conn's store, Kent E. F. Gillette. sharon The Emporium" West Winsted. F. L. Pond 6 o.. WiRRted Lawrence's Drug Store Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-16

Seems as if line or two more was needed to fill out this column.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

According to appointment, The Teach
ers' Meeting was held, at Strasburg, on
the 22d inst. The following teachers
were present:
Misses Ella Barr, Belle Hannah and
Susan Sbert, Messrs. Summey Hepner,
Sibert, Urner, J. B. McInturff, A. p.
Mclnturff and B. F. McInturff.
Col. Sibert was chosen President and
C. III. Urner. Secretary.
A committee consisting of DR. Brown.
Messrs. Sumlney, J. B. McIuturf and A.
P. McInturff, was appointed to hand in
questions for discussion.
The following question was discussed:
''What is the best method of securing
regular attendance and preventing
taldiness."
Rev. Mr.. Crawford then addressed the
meeting. Nothing more was done until
night. Several select Poe ms were read by
teachers.
The questions: 'What is the true object
of Education?" and-"Should prizes be
given?' were discussed by few of the
teachers with some amin alton. Secretary
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
DIED.

MILLER.-May 18th 1875 on Little st ny Creek
Mrs, Aquila Miller in the 2sth year Of her age.
SIMEON May 23d 1875 ct his residence near Liber-
ty Furnace, Samuel Sine, aged 81 years, months
and 20 days.
MILLER.-Departed this life. earst. Paul Church
Shenandoah Co., Va, May 18th 1875, Mrs. Cathar-
inc Miller, wife of VIM. Miller, aged % years and
II days.
FUNKHOUsER.-Die near Liberty Furnace, Shen-
andeah Co., Va, May 10, 1875, Mr.. Jonathan Funk
houser, aged 81 years, months, and % days.
PETERs;-Departed this life, Forestville, shen.
andoah Co. Va, on the LIST of May 1876, Issadota
Cordelis, daughter OF Capt, Amos peters-aged 10
years, months and 20 days.
NEEB.-Departed this life, near thie place, on the
21st inst, Valentine Neeb, aged SO years, months
and 10 days.
IT is seldom that the death Of citizen is as gen.
orally lamented as is that Of Mr.. Mech.
But need not wonder that such is the case
when we remember the uniform kindness, tine un-
blenshed integrity and CONSTANT christian deport-
ment of his life.
Whilst his loss to his family is great and, indeed,
rreparable the whole community feels the loss aud
rhe Christian church, in this vicinity and especially
the Lutheran Congregation, of which he was for
many years an Elder, as in the care Of Stephen,
make great Lamentation over him."
''Life's labors done as siuks the clay,
Light from its load the spirit flies.
while heaven and earth combine to say
How blest the righteous when be dies
p, NJ
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To the yotsrs d Shenandoah county

Having been informed that report is
actively circulated that have formed Il
combination with candidates in other
districts | hereby request my friends
throughout the County to contradict it..
1t is false report, started to inJure me.
have formed no combination with any
one and will form none.
Very Respectfully
Geo. w. Kennedy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
Death Of Valentine Mech.

Valentine Neeb died at his residence,
about one mile from Woodstock, last Fri
day evening. He had been in delicate
health for a year or two. He was use
full citizen and enjoyed the confidence OF
the entire community. He held the
office of Commissioner of Roads in his
township and by his strict attention to
business as well as by his good judgment
and strict regard tor the rights of all
rendered entire satisfaction. By his death
society and the church to which he was
attached lost very useful aud efficient
member.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
The Election.

The Election.
The election will be over before the
next issue Of our paper. For the more
important Offices, those of Clerk, Treasurer
and Commemorative Attorney. there is
no opposition, and the present encum-
bents will doubtless be reelected. For
township officers there seem to be no
candidates, at least we have not heard of
Revenue there are Il host, and nearly all
are confident Of election. The names of
the successful candidates can be learned
in the next issue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Woods took, Va. May IL, 1875.

" Woods took, Va. May IL f, 1875.
Patterson & Brooks, VS.. G. E. Rice.
To VIM. b. Patterson and Jno. ,
Brooks under name and style OF Patterson
and Brooks comprts. and Charles E. Rice
aeft the creditors of said Rice and all
others concerned.
You are hereby notified that I have
fixed upon the 10th day of June 1875. il
lair, if not, the next fair day thereafter
Sunday excepteD TO take and settle, at
my office. an account Of liens upon the
lands of defendant and their pliorities
also the real and rental value of said lands
as requiem by decree of Shenandoah
Circuit Court at its last term in said suit:
At which time and place you are required
to attend.
Given under my hand as Comr. in
Chy. of said court the day and year first
aforesaid.
may 13-4w. P. w. MAGRUDER
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

Churches.
PRESBYTERIAN, Rev. 7. f. Converse
Pastor. Services 2nd and 4th Sundays at
H. a. m. and Up. IN.
Reformed, Rev. Geo. II. Martin. Pastor,
Services 1st and Sd Sundays at III IL a.
N. and p. N.
Methodist, Rev. ". Q. Koss. Iastor.
Services, LIST and ID Sundays at III IL a.
m. and Sd. and 4th Sundays at p. m.
lutheran, Rev. Peter Miller. Pastor
Services I'd Sunday at 104 a. IN. and 4th
Sunday. Up. IN.
Prayer Meetings. in all the churches,
every Thursday at p. m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
SOUTH BOUND. Mail Train. Express
NORTH BOUND. Mail Train. | Express.
MANASSAS DIVISION.

Leave Baltimore, Washington and Alex
andria. daily. except Sunday, with the
morning Main Line train. Leave Manas-
sas. Junction at 8. II Il. M, to arrive at
Stasbulg at 400 p. m. Leave Strasburg
at 700 q. IN, Manassas Junction ut 80 p.
m, and get to Alexandria at 400 pm.
At Washington we make close connec-
lions to and from North and West; at Dam
vile to and from South and Southwest; at
Lynchburg, by Mail Train, with Atlantic
Miss. and Ohio, TO and from Tennessee and
all Southwest, and at Gordonsville and
Charlottesville, by mail train, with Chesa-
peake and Ohio, East and West.
GB Pullman Sleepers on night trains
through between Washington and Dan
vile. J. M. BROADUS, G. T. A.
ian 14tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

We are glad to see that our old towns
man, David D. Hoshour is still encrgeti-
cally pushing forward, at Front Royal
He has just undertaken to erect a large
brick building, for Mr.. Fristoe. containing
a store room, three lawyers offices and q
town hall
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
The Crops,

In many localities 1t Is estimated that
not more than half crop OF wheat can be
made and In some not third. In this
county II Is seriously damaged, though to
what extcns We cannot rs yet estimate
The oats crop viii be n total failure in this
county If 1t does not soon rain. Corn is
backward. From present. prospects crops
of all kinds will be short.-Pdge Courier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

Prof Painters classical school at Toms
Brook, after very succ essfil session of
nine months closed last week. The schoo.
was we'll ate nded and the progress ofthe
pupils demonstrated both their interest
and the skill of the teacher. A number
Of his pupils propose to teach in the pnb-
lie schools next year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

At a meeting of the Woodstock Me-
mortal Association held May 22d 1875.
The president, Jas. II. Rodeffer, called
the meeting to order and i'll the absence OF
Monroe Hottie, Jno. C. OFT was appointed
secretary.
On motion of proper committee Col.
Chas. L. O'Ferral was selected as Orator
and Judge II. G. Allen Chief Marshall.
Committees were appointed to procure
evergreens &C., and to have graves pro
perly fixed up.
The decoration will take place on the
afternoon Saturday, jane 9th. All are
requested to assemble at the court house
on that day ut 4 O'Clock P. M. where the
procession will be formed. In view of the
scarty of flowers it is earnestly requested
that all will refrain from decorating graves
other than those of soldiers.
After appointing a number of subordi-
nate COMMITTEES the meeting adjourned to
assemble at the court house. Saturday
June 9TH, at o'clock P. NJ.
JNo. c. OFT. Secretary,
JAS. H. RODDEFFER, Char
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

The Old Commonwealth says that
p ,tato bugs are worth twenty-five cents
per hundred In Harrisonburg." It the
Information is correct, the boys of this
county will undertake to supply the de-
mand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

Martin Lott, the escaped convict, whose
arrest was noticed last week. had re-
formed and become useful citizen. After
escaping from the Virginia penitentiary'
in 1868, he made his way to town in
Maryland, Oh the Potomac, opposite
Alexandria, Va. His wife and family had
followed him, and for seven years he had
done prosperous carpenters business, as
In an unlucky hour he determined to Wis
his father in Nelson county and was
arrested He will now receive an aG-
ditional sentence of years for escaping.
It is the cid story of Jean Valjean.-
Stdunton TindicGtor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

Among the graduates OF the Columbia
University Law school of Washington is
MIR j. H. Lichliter, son Of Mr.. Conrad
I.ichlter, of this place.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

A thief in New Market stole tomato
plants which had been set out iE lady S
garden. He believes in the old theory
that stolen plants grow best.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

The wheat III this county is still
promising. Rain is badly II eeded. Ii the
season should prove propitious from this
time, our crop will be good.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
COUNTY TREASURER.


TO THE VOTERS OF SHENANDOAH COUNTY.
Owing to the adoption of the Amendments 10 ,ne
Constitution it is necessary that l should pc re-
acea on the 9th day of May, next, to con tnue as
Treasurer of the county. Although was elected ior
three years at the last election, yet anaer inc pLese
arraneement my term will expire on the list DAY OF
Julv 1875 after serving but one year Ii reelected
I win promise faithful discharge of the duties OF
NV ofice and can only refer you to the manner in
which have conducted the business during the one
yea Wash W 35"te' GEO. W. KOoNTZ.
COMMISSIONERS or REV ENUE.
waare auth rized to announce JNo. I. HAAS, as
. eandidate for Commits of the Revenue Tor
District. No Q. If elected he promises faith1"i
discharge of the duties of the ONCE.
We are authorized to announce GEO. W. kENSEDY
sarandidate for Commits Toner of the Revenue for
the southern District of Shenandoah county, NO.
We are authorized to announce GEO. =. hAMM ON
as a candidate for Commissioner OF the nefen"e ioi
District No. l.
IN the Voters of Shenandoah County.
Through the solicitation of many of my friends,
have concluded to become candidate Tor Com.
mirsioner of the Revenue, in the first district OF
shenandoah county, Wn,Gn hsd cens,derable eH
asrience with the land and property books, elected
shall deem it my sworn duty to visit all sectohs qua
all Deope in the district and assess their property as
sbe aw reouires Property ought not to be assessed
100 high nor ct too low. The first would be irand
unon the TAXPAYER the latter equally as great 1fauu
mon the lust rights and demands of the Common
wealth. The true line of Judgment points to just
and uniform medium between these TWO extremes
Thankful for past favors1 submit the anoVe TOT your
.srnast con sheraton Yours Respectfully,
ABRAHAM BAKER
Iresnectful)y announce myself candidate for
Commissioner of the Revenue for the District of which
aonnson township will form part. Having had
considerable experience with the land ana properly
books believe can give satisfaction to the property
holders of the District If elected, promise just
AIN i"''-A - AM WRIGHT.
hereby announce myself as candidate Tor the
Office of Commissioner of Revenue, in the district OF
which johnson will be part. Having had consld-
cradle experience in the office of Collector ana pelng
fniIiar with the duties of Commissioner of the Rev
enue shall endeavor to perform the ou1lss u Inc
o1Ao' "-'- Very Respectfully,
ALLEN BOWMAN.
CLERK.
To the Voters of Shenandoah County
Iannounce myself ss candidate for reelection to
the office of County Clerk, and eX-9fhclo, CLERK OF
the Circut Court of Shenandoah County, at the
election to be held on the 9th day of May next.
ana Very Respectfully,
GEO. W. MILEY.
CouMoNwEAI.THs ATTORNEY.
Ws are authorized to announce Col D. H. walton
ass candidate for Commonwealth Attorney.
For SHERIFF..
We are authorized to announce William h. RICE
asa candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing election II
elected Josiah Sckley will be Deputy Sherln IN the
lower district.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
Al Old Brick.

A Old Brick.
In tearing down the chimney of an old
building of j. Frank Forsythe here, a few
days ago, our youthful friend David D.
Hoshour, found Il brick bearing in legible
characters. the following inscription, Sth
of August, 1888, and presented 1t to lis as
an evidence of how long brick made by
himself will last and not as proof ofthe age
he has attained Dates of sevents are
somewhat unfortunate ofIcntimes, but not
in this case for stronger record proof is
required than the brick made II years
ago, to constitute Mr.. Hoshoul an octO-
generian.-Wdrrcn Sentinel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

An accommodation train, leaving Stras-
burg every morning and Alexandria eve
~ evening, will be put on the Manassas
road in short time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

Judge Allen Will deliver the annual adj
dress to the graduates of the New Mar
ket Polytechnic Institute on Thursday
evening.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27

The largest bass ever taken from the
shenandoah river was caught one day
last week, near the Tilthammer Mill, by
Mr.. Jos. Denver. The bass weighed six
pounds, and was caught in net.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-05-27
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