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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1875-01-09
MANILA CIGARS

A SMALL LOT OF THOSE SUPERIOR
N quality CIGARS just received. These Cigars, are IKE
those year and pronounced to be the
this market during the last twenty
;a9I f' For sale bv BOLLES CO.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Mysterious Disappearance su

Mysterious Disappearance SUI
CIDE.-A curious and mysterious disap-
pearance of a young man by the name OF
John V. Roger. is producing considerable
excitement in East Rockingham, in the
neighborhood of what is known us the
Three Springs not far from McGaheys-
vile. Roger is said to have had singu
lar dream short time since, which gave
him trouble, and created in his mind the
determination to commit suicide. Not
long after his dream he wrote note to
his wife. Che is, or was. married man,
with three children,) stating what dis
position he wanted made of his property
and children. This l.ote he lett lying on
table in his room. On Saturday last,
about II A. NJ, he left home, and was
put over the Shenandoah River near the
residence Of Frank Thomas, Esq, by a
young man named Reed, to whom he
stated that he never would see him alive
again, since which time, up to Tuesday
morning last, he had not been seen or
heard of, although the most active and
diligent search has been made for him.
He had pistol buckled around him when
he was put over the river. He is Il young
man, about % or "a years OF age, and has
heretofore been &C nsidered man Of sober
habits and was seemingly industrious.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Terrible Explosion.

Terrible Explosion.
A disastrous accident occurred On the
premises of the Misses Yost, near Port Re-
public, Rockingham couiity, Va. Saturday
evening, occasloned by the bursting of the
engine boiler ola threshing machine, sup
posed t., have been caused by some defect
in the engine Jacob Pifkey, the engineer
and Emanuel Dovel, colored. the feeder,
were instantly killed. the first terribly mu-
tilated about the head; the latter having
his neck broken and otherwise bruised.
Miss Jane YOst was hurled to the ground
by the colfcussion not standing nearer
than ten feet from the boilef,it is Il miracle
that she wat not killed. Christopher Moh-
Ter had his ankle dislocated by the falling
of cross-tie displaced by the shock of the
main portion Of the boiler, viii oh wa
thrown from its position some fifty yards,
and lodged IN the NOV OF the barn. Three
others were slightly scratched by the fly
Ing fragments Stdunton Spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

The Normal School in this place has
now 81 students, in the teachers depart
ment, and 81 in the training school which
is under the immediate charge of Miss
Belle Hannah The success which has at
tended this echoo! fully demonstrates both
the necessity for and the opportunity of
building up good Normal School in Shen-
andoah county. Frem every section OF
the county there is nov a demand for good
teachers, and the only practicable plan OF
securing good teachers for the entire ceul-
ty Is that of establishing in the county a
good normal school for the education OF
isachers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Court Day.

WIT 10Y
Monday last was the regular term of the
August court. In response to previous
notice, the sovefigns of the county turn
ed out in considerable force, to hear the
discussion between the Senatorial 'candi-
dates. The discussion was somewhat
animated, and gave occasion for the exhI-
bition of some feeling between the parti-
sans of the several candidates. The can
vass Is fairly opened now and every one
has the privilege Of betting as he. pleases
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
A Marrow Escape.

l
On Friday evening, 9th inst, about dusk,
Marion Plrkey and b. + Richard Were
travelling Oh the Valley turnpike to VIM
chester, when most terrific thunder storm
overlook them just before reaching the
railroad crossing, near Kernstown. One
unusually loud peal OF thunder after an
other took place. during which MIR. Rich
ards horse, drawing his buggy,was knock
ed down, breaking IL shaft ill the fall, but
the horse arose quickly and ran about Il
half mile, threw Mr. K. out, stunning him
so that he was unable to speak for some
time, and having kicked the front of the
buggy to pieces and torn all the harness
off except the bride and collar. Mr.. Pr
key and horse were also knocked down at
the same time and place, but fortunately
neither the young men nor the horses
were seriously injured. They were riding
fast, which should never be ne in d
thunder stoID. J.P.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Stolen.

MIR. John Linn drew $3.50 from the Shen-
andoah Valley National Bank, Winches-
ter, and placed the same in the drawer OF
a bureau in the up stairs Of his house. On
Sunday about one o'clock they were called
to a distant part of the town to visit sick
child, and ON their return found that the
lock had been forced off of the drawer and
the money gone.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

Patrick Higgins and his hands of the
b & o. X. R. met with all accident OH
last Wednesday u short distance from Tim
berville The truck WIS thrown from
the track one, Of the hands had his hand
cut off. Mr.. Higgins had his hip dislocat-
ed
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

Bill SurE says the farmers need not
worry about fodder for next winter, rs he
sces plenty Of Haze out about the noun
tains of . morning. But, says Bill, scratch
ing his head, may be when they 20 to
haul it they will find it mist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

On Saturday last freight train run into
Thomas Films trick, on the Toms Brook
section, and scattered said truck aIcng the
line Of the road at fair general average OF
pieces. Moral ; Keep your truck off the
track " hen other trains are tagged.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Meeting Of County scheol Board.

The annual meeting of County School
Board will be held ut the Circuit Court
Clerks office OH Friday. Aug. 18th 1875,
.at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. full attendance of
Trustees is requested as business of I'M
portance will be transacted.
JNo. II. GR4BIIL g. g. a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Accident.

Mr.. Samuel Carrier had the fingers Of
his right hand cut off, last Friday, by q
thrashing machine, at Mr.. Fishers farm,
near Strasburg. Drs. Brown & Crawford
were called to render surgical assistance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

The Parkersbufg Sentinel, III its, report
of the recent flood, estimates the loss in
million dollars; and says. as Il LEGAL Incl
dent that "a saw mill went down the
river on Monday last in regular motion.
The frame ran faster than tho current.
which gave motion to the wheel, and the
saw was cutting AWAY at the log, losing no
time by reason of Its change of locality"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

The firm Of Bied:er, Howard s. Co., is
this day dissolved by mutual consent,
and associated with me Mir. G.. Boyd
Barrett, of toudon County Va, more
recently of the firm of Carr & Barrett
City Hotel, Alexandria, Va. Aud will
continue the General Commission busi.
ness at my old sta:fd. No 932 Louisiana
Avenue, under the firm name of Biedler
& Barrett.
With long experience in Flour, Grain
and Country Produce, and having an un-
limited acquaintance with the dealers Of
Washington, l am satisfied can handle
your shipments advantageously.
We are well prepared to make liberal
cash advances on shipments either ell
loute or in store, and will pay strict at
tention 10 filling orders for Guano, Salt,
Plaster or any other article used by our
customers.
Having purchased large stock OF Egg
Packers We are prepared to return youl
Boxes quicker and more promptly than
any otIci HOUSE, lii ILLS Guy. Anu I0l
all business entrusted to us we guarantee
quick sales, prompt returns, and satfsfac-
ito to all; so give us a trial. Commits
sion on Flonls "a cents per barrel; Wheat
1-2 pet cent? Corr and Oats, 8 per cent
All other Produce, such as Butter, Eggs
Calves ard Sheep, per cent. Batter ant
Eggs speciality.
Returhlnx thanks for the very liberia
patronage extended to my previous firm,
respectfully ask a continuarce with my
| present ono.
Very truly yours,
Al BlEDLER,
nEFtRENct:
LEWIS JOHNSON g. Co.
Bankers Washington, D. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

Rev. Jacob 0. Miller. of York. Pennsyl-
vania, preached in the Reformed church,
in this place. last Sabbath, morning and
night, to large and appreciative audiences.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized TO nnpounce Col. Mann Splitter,
Of Page Cotnty, as candidate to represent the
district composed of Shenandoah and Page counties
in the next Senate Of virginia. July 22d tie.
We are authorized to announce II. d: RIDDLE
BERGER, candidate for State Senator from ths
senatorial District.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

A grand Tournament and Ball will come
off at Shenandoah Alum Springs, on the
14th inst. See advertisement notice else
where, in this weeks paper.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

See advertisement, this week, Of Ferti-
lizing Materials. and Shenandoah Ammo
mated Super Phosphate, by Prescott and
Stoneburner, Edinbnrg, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

If Robt. Lantz will announces himself
as 4 candidate for the House of Delegates
he vii! receive the hearty support OF
Many Votes
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Commemorate.

commeadable.
The members Of the Lutheran congrega-
ton. and those burying in the Lutheran
grave yard, in this place, wiilassernble, on
Saturday afternoon, next, for the purpose
of cutting brlars and otherwise cleaning
up this metropolis. We would further
suggest that the various burying grounds
in this place, should receive like ntten-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

SCARLET FEVER has been prevailing
IN a mild type, IN this place. Some lie"
summer visitors with their families have
been scared away.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Accident.

acCIp6uL.
We regret that orr old and esteeme
Mt Jackson. Va. met with an accident,
one day last week. Whilst he was walk
ing out in the yard. he tell and injured
his lip. DR.. G c. Hcnkel was called in i,
and rendered the necessary service
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

Among the passengers who arrived at
New York last week by the steamer Rus
sia, was Hon. Chas. H. Lewis. FORMERLY
minister to Portugal, and brother of Hon.
John F. Lewis, late L. D. Senator from this
State
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Storm,

This section was visited by consider
able rain storm last Friday evening. A
freight car was blown from the depot, In
this place, down the railroad track to the
lower Siding switch, when 1t run off the
track. The storm, also, prevailed In
Powell's Fort and other sections of the
county, doing considerable damage to the
corn crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
MANASSAS DIVISION,

NJ a n ASSAS DIV lSlON.
Leave Baltimore, Washington and Alex
andrla, daily, except Sunday, with the
morning Main Line train. Leave Manas-
saS Junction at 8. II a. M, to strive at
Strasbuig at 400 p. tn. Leave Strasburg
at 700 a. In, Manassas Junction ut / 90 D.
m, and get to Alexandria at 400 pm.
At Washington we make close cunnec-
lions to and from North and West; at DAN
vile to and from South and Southwest; at
Lynchbutg, by Mail Train, with Atlantic
Miss. and Ohio, to and from Tennessee and
all Southwest, and at Gordonsville and
Charlottesville, by mail train. with Chcsa-
peake and Ohio, East and West.
e5g- Pullman Sleepers on night trains
through between Washington and Dam
vile. J. NJ. BROADUS, G. T. A.
jan 14tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Pic Mic and Tournment.

A Pic Mic and Tournament will be held
at Kern's Springs, on the 2Sth inst. The
Brass Band, from Wood stock, will he in
attendance. The country generally is en-
pected to participate In the occasion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

MrsJno. II. Newell, who resides near
Strasburg, killed a large rattle snakes
three feet six inches long near her house,
last Saturday. 1t had eleven rattles and
u hnftnin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Accident.

On last Friday evening, near Forest
vile, Va, Julius Zirklc, whilst riding
along u piece of Road, which had been
washed out by the rains, met with an
accident The horse slipped and fell,
falling on Mr.. zirkle's leg, breaking 1t be-
tween the ankle and the knee. DR.. W. S.
Cline adjusted the fracture. We are glad
to learn that Zirhle is doing well.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

The Annual Va Synod of the Lutheran
Church will meet at Ncwtown, on Thurs
day next.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

Messrs. Editors,
The many friends of
Captain j. S. Trout respectfully solicit
him to announce himself candidate for
the House of Delegates.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

The late storm was very heavy in the
vicinity OF Winchester. The Taylor Hotel
in Winchester was struck by lightning.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
IAppoiutmeut.

HAppolntment-
The time tor holding the reunion of the
l, 2, and 4th Regiments OF Virginia Militia,
ut Triggers Springs, has been reappointed
from the 10Th to the 18th of August.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

ORKNEY SPRINGS has about five num-
dred and fifty visitors, and the number
daily increasing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

The Potomac Baptist Association will
hold its session in Front Royal, beginning
the 18th inst,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12

Accident.
Mr.. John Conner, residing in what is
known as Crooked Run Hollow, near I.u-
ray, while driving thresbing machine, at
his sons, Jacob Conner, had the misfor-
tune to have his foot drawn into the ma
chine and cut of, leaving nothing but the
big toe. He stepped off Of the horse pow
er to fasten Org of the horses which had
become loose, and in stepping up on the
horsepower made a mistep, his foot catch
Ing between the master wheel and the
small driving wheel gearcd into it. Five
Of the .ogs passed through his foot, mash
ing it perfectly fiat up to the instep. He
had the presence Of mind to jerk his foot
out after passing through the coss, which
If he bad not. his entire log would have
been drawn in ami crushed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Outrageous Assault.

MIR. Frank Rahm, of Richmond drum
mer tor some Northern and Western fur@
niture-houscs, was assaulted liz stanton
last Saturday by a policeman named Gre
CORY. While attempting to produce hi
license, Mr.. Rahm was seized by Gregory,
who supposed he was about to draw a
pistol. Gregory's brother aided in the
assault. Mr. Rahm defended himself as
best he could, putting his foot under the
throat of one of them and pushing him
off, While they we've in the act of throw-
ing him. he repeated several times, 81
have license" After they had secured
him with the nippers he requested Mr..
Bickle to reach in his pocket and get out
his license, which he did, showed it to
them. They said 1t was too late, and
would not look at it. They brought him
down town, twisting his arm with the
nippers, and twisting the more when he
asked them to desist. Mr.. Rahm bore the
marks of the nippers all around his arms:
At the magistrates Office they searched
him for pistol. but he had none. The
conduct of policeman Gregory was outs
rageous, cursing before the magistrate,
and threatening the prisoner to settle
with him after the trial was over. At
last accounts the case had not been off,
cially investigated.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Mise eUdneous Advertisements
ST NC NC B 0 OKs.

SINGING B 00KS.
We would call the attention of Teach
crs. and others interested in music. to the
following works, as being the best OF
their class:
MUSICAL CHIMES.
A New Class-Book for Female Voices
Price 30 per dozen. Samples copies, mail
ed, postpaid, Oh receipt of 81.
FAIRY ECHOES.
A Class-Book for Children. Used in all
the principal Public Schools. Price ST
per dozen. Sample copies mailed, post
paid, on receipt of 60 cents.
SONG ECHO.
The most Popular School Singing
Book ever published. Price $3.50 per
dozen. Sample copies mailed, postpaid,
on receipt of Is cts.
Address, ]. L. PETERS.
s43 Broadway, N. Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
DEATH.

HUPP.-Aftera long, lingering illness Mrs Elizabeth
Hulp, New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia
departed this life-aged 81 years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
Accommodation Sash Balance.

Messrs Rodeffer and Dosh, Of this place,
are manufacturing patent Accommoda-
tion Sash Balance, that surpasses anything
yet brought before the public. 1t is sim
pie, economical and perfect in its work
ing. Those" wishing perfect ventilation
to their homes can secure it by this accom-
mediation balance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-08-12
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The new Reformed church lately ere ct
ed on mill creek two miles West of Mount
Jackson on the Orkney Spring grounds,
will, by divine Permission be dedicated to
the worship of God or the 9th Sunday Of
August, the 20 inst. Religious services
will commence OIL Saturday previous at
10 o'clock A. NJ.
A cordial invitation is extended to the
clergy, and all others who feel ali interest
in the cause of Christ to participate in the
services Committee.
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Extra Trains.
An extra train will leave Woodstock at
z As A. NJ. on next Sunday, the 18th inst.
for the .camp-meeting at Jones Crossing
and return, leaving camp ground at
p. M.
Persons desiring attending the Lutheran
Synod, at Newtown on the same day, can
do so by the same train,