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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

At the Circuit Court of Fauquier, last
week, Judge Turner decided case ia
volving the homestead law, which
created some interest in the county:
This was case involving the con-
struction of the homestead clause Of
our Constitution, as we'll as the State
exemption or poor mans law"---the
question being: do these laws apply
to a fine due the commonwealth The
plaintiff had been tried and convicted
in the County Court upon two charges,
and the jury had fixed his punishment
at forty-fye days Imprisonment and
imposed fines upon him amounting to
$3.50. On this verdict judgment was
rendered, q writ Of .feri .facias issued.
The property on which Rector and
family lived being levied on to pay
these fines, an injunction was obtained
from Judge Keith restraining the sale.
To this defendant demurred and the
case was argued before Judge Turner,
who decided that the exemptions did
extend to fines and rendered decree
perpetuating the injunction"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02
The NARROW Passages CAsE....The

The MARROW Passages CAsE.---The
case Of Geo. W. Koontz, aamrs d
William A. Wightman versus B. + o.
R. R. Company has occupied the time
of our Circuit Court for the last three
weeks. The trial began on Thursday
April 18th. The evidence was con-
cluded on last Friday. Capt. II. H.
Riddleberger opened the argument on
Friday afteEnoon and closed on Satur-
day at LA. y. Being quite young
lawyer and this the most important
case in which IL has been engaged,
there was considerable curiosity evinced
to hear him. The Court House was
well filed during the entire time that
he was addressing the jury. His effort
would have done credit to lawyers who
have been at the bar for years. He
was followed ny Gen. J. H. Williams
who spoke during part of Saturday
and concluded on Monday at noon. His
speech was forcible presentation Of
the evidence and arguments in support
Of the theory that the bridge was pulled
down by a broken axle or truck thrown
from the track. He was followed by
Judge Shelley Of Staunton, who enter
tanned jury and audience by his ridicule,
his eloquence and his logic. He con-
cluded at noon on Tuesday. Moses
Walton Esq. who will conclude the
case commenced his argument yester-
day afternoon and will probably con-
clude to-day at noon, when the case
will be given to the jury. For obvious
reasons we forbear publishing the
evidence or commenting upon the argu-
ments Of Counsel.
The plaintiff was represented by
Messrs. Walton and Rlddleberger and
the defence by Judge Sheffey Of
Staunton, and Gen. J. H. Williams, of
Winchester.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

PATRIoTIC.---Some of our cotem-
poraries refer to the fact that Shenan-
doah has eight candidates for Com
missioner Of the Revenue in the Third
district. The fact is she has fifteen
candidates who have signi6ed willing
ness to perform the duties of the Office
Of Commissioned of the Revenue fer the
people of that district, but only eight
have been regularly announced, and
after the election you will find that only
eight have been generally voted for.
Many persons think that a candidate
who does not make the fact generally
known has no reason to be surprised
when he finds his votes considerably be-
hind that of his competitors. If you
are candidate, let the people know it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

THE PARK.--We are pleased to
learn that some Of the ladies Of this
place are disposed to adopt the sugges-
tons made in the last issue Of the
Herald, as to the propriety Of organiz-
ing society for the purpose Of I'M
proving the ground, reserved for park.
Let the subject be agitated at once.
Let meeting Of the young ladies be
called and under their management let
society be formed as soon as can
conveniently be done. In addition to
assistance from private individuals, we
are satisfied that the council will con.
slider it their duty.to contribute literally
to the cause.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

MILLINBRY.-Mrs. s. L. Rinker,
Edinburg Va, on addition to general
stock of merchandise, has just received
q very large and well assorted stock Of
Millinery Goods which have been selec-
ted with great care and are now sold
at such prices as will command the
attention Of every lady desiring to pur-
chase goods Of the best quality and of
the latest Style. She warrants her
goods and her work to give perfect
satisfaction. I.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

Local Notices.
False Impression.

1t is generally supposed by certain
class of citizens. who are not practical
or experienced, that. Dyspepsia can not
invariably be cured, butswe are pleased
to say that Green's August Flower has
never, to our knowledge, failed to cure
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint in all
its forms, such as Sour Stomach, COST
veness, Sick Headache, palpitation of
the Heart, low spirits, &C., &C., Out
Of 80 900 dozen bottles sold last year,
not single failure was reported, but
thousands of complimentary letters re-
ceived from Druggists Of wonderful
cures. Three doses will relieve any
case. Try it. Sample Bottles 10 cts.
Regular Size IS cents. For sale by
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

A Card to my Customers About Soda
Water.
1 will open my Soda-Fountain on
Monday next, it being court day, at
which time I will be glad to have my
old customers call. The price will be
as heretofore, five cents a glass. Until
furthet notice I will have the fountain
in operation only at the following times:
every Saturday, every court day and
every busy day. Should find the sales
justifying me to run it all the time, 1
will do so after giving notice through
the paper.
Respectfully,
1, B. SCHMITT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02
APASSING TRIBUTE.

By one who wishes to add pebble to the
tumulus of Sue, wife of Henry z. Cox, and
daughter of the late John Nef. Truly good
momap has departed. Informed at her own re-
quest, BY Der Physicians, Of approaching dessolu-
ton she was calm, collected and resigned to the
inevitable although previously possessed of great
taking leave Of friends, husband and children she
preserved noble and dignihed selfrespect and
with the tenderest senslbility and purest emotion
cave advice and uttered sentiments that would have
done homer to the mother of the Grachi. In at
tachment and devotion to her husband she EN- u
lated the example of the wife OF Ulysses. By her
manner of life and heroic conduct when face to
face with the grim monster, death, she added an
other TO the list of worthless who have adorned,
nobled, elevated and dignifed human nature.
sand would on earth there stood some moro o
such fra1s,
That life might be all poetry, aad WEAKNESS .
name" - .- il 9... -~-
Lightly fall the due upon her
ssHonor decks the turf
b. That Wraps her clay."a So ass<@J.5
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

COUNTY COURT.---Next Monday will
be county court day. We will be glad
to see many of our subscribers at the
Office the Herald and will be prepared
to receipt your subscription accounts.
The small amounts which are now due
US amount to considerable sum in the
aggregate and would greatly relieve us.
Please give this subject your attention.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

INFORMANT TO ToTERs. Under the
amended constitution and the law pass
ed in pursuance thereof, voters must
present a receipt for their capitation
tax of the proceeding year. Many who
fail to observe this law will probably
60 the polls and there 10 their great
surprise will be denied the privilege of
voting for their favorite candidate. See
that you have your receipts on hand,
and if you have lost them endeavor to
secure certificate that ysur capitation
tax for last year, not the present year,
has been paid.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

A meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Washington City and st. Louis Narrow
Gauge Railroad Company was held at
Harrisonburg, Va, on Wednesday.
The presidents report states thar $l57,
900 has been paid up and expended in
the construction of the road. P. B.
Borst was reelected president, and P.
B. Borst, A. Broadus, B. F. Grayson,
Lucieus Stephenson, Samuel Shacklett,
Jos. S. Loose, J. L. Sibert, direc'
tnrs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02
DIED..

RODEFFER.-Dsparted this life, the 2Sth of
April, Philip Rodeer In the Ssth year of his age.
sWARTZ.-In Henry County Indiana, April LIST
1877. Mrs. Catharine Swartz, daughter Of the
latsyJaeob Coffman Of this county.
sWENEY.-Matilda Catharine sweeney was born
November list. 1921, Died April 22d 1877, aged S.
years, months and q days.
WHITTINGTON.-On the 28th of April, Emily
Wilmington, wife of Joseph Wilmington, OF
Cedar Greek IN this county. She was exemplary
member of the Lutheran Church and deservedly
had the affection and confidence of her neighbors
She leaves husband and seven children to mourn
the loss of kind and affeotionate wife, and ten
der loving mother.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

ELECTION TICKETS. have now
q form on hand and are prepared to
furnish candidates with election tickets
at short notice and on very reasonable
terms. A great advantage is some
times gained by having your tickets in
the hands Of voters before the election.
They become familiar with your name
and Cd ely vote the ticket with which
they spest acquainted, We have
filled orders for several thousand and
are prepared to furnish as many as may
be called for.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

TMPRovEMENT.---The enterprising
Post Master at Edinburg has fitted up 3
post Office in handsome style, and has
a sufficient number of boxes convenient
iy arranged for the accommodation of
business men and others who desire to
take advantage Of this convenient mode
of ascertaining whether their letters
have come. <Est.t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

SAD CAsE.--We learn from the
Clarksburg News that on The 18th inst.
a son of Abraham Holbert, who resides
on the waters of Buffalo Creek, about
three miles from Warrington, w. Va,
accidentally hung himself on a rope
swing. The child was about three
years old. The parents had put up a
swing orit, and it is supposed that
while playing on the SWING it had Topped
it round it's ueck. When found, the
child was dead, its feet touching the
ground and its neck lcoped in the
swing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

ROBBED. The meat house of Major
Grandstaff was robbed short time ago.
The thief took all the meat, with the
exception of one piece which had been
cut, that was in the house. Idle peo-
pie must live, but the experiment of
sustaining Life by robbing others is a
dangerous one and will probably result
very disastriously to some of these
night providers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

AN ACCIDENT. Several days ago,
az Siram P. Henkel, PLANES Mills,
Rockingham Co. Va, was riding a
young horse, he made an effort to hook
up something from the ground. The
horse took fright, reared up and fell
back, throwing Mr.. Henkel back in an
opposite direction from that in which
the horse fell. Mr.. Henkel was con-
siderably Jared about his head and
back. We are glad to learn, that he
has nearly recovered again. FaIley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

One Of the greatest accomplishments
ofthe day is thorough knowledge of
music. 1t has not been within the
means of most people, however, to OBJ
tain either an organ or piano until Cor
nish g. Co., of Washington, New Jersey
the manufacture Of their
beautiful new style Instruments
prices to suit the times. Read their
advertisements in another column.
Nov. 30.-3m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

MONEY SToLEN.---Some petty thief
entered the Reformed Church, IN this
place, and stole the money contributed
by the Sunday School classes. 1t was
in tin box in the Librarians book
case. The box was taken but was
afterwards found, robbed of its contents
Il contained about five dollars. The
Church authorities have taken the neces-
sary measures to have the thief properly
punished, as they have important clues
rs well as information upon the subject.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

AMERICAN SUPER PHosPHATE.---
Mr.. Charles Hollingsworth has taken
the agency, in this county, for the
American Super Phosphate, manufac-
tured by F. c. Grange & Co., of Balti-
more. 1t is highly recommended and
is said TO be equal to any of the STAN
dard fertilizers Of the country. It is
sold on reasonable terms.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

An attache Of the Smithsonian Insti-
tue has recently made . full investi-
cation or the cave at Cavet0Wn, Wash
inpton county. and has discovered re-
markable specimens Of prehistoric ami
mails. svr5s,s-;e t.fE f,s s3
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02
MARRIED.

BITTER-KERN.-On the 10Th inst. in Strasburg
by the Rev. Jno. Pirkey. Mr. Charles L. Bitter
and Miss Katie Kern.
HAMMAN-RYMAN.-On tho 2Sth inst. by the
Rev. H. Wetzel, Mr.. Martin Hannah and Hiss
Mary E. Rymsn, both of this county.
COFFMAN-KOONTZ.-I Woodstock, on the 25th
inst, by the Rev. G. II. Martin, Mr. Lemuel F.
Coffman, to Miss Annie M Koontz, both Of this
county.
swIsHER- FUKHoUsER.-o the 10Th of April
at the residence of the BRIDES father in Rock
ingham Co., by Rev. FIJI. Richey, Mr.. Joseph H.
Swlsher of Shenandoah 90. and Miss Sarah E..
Funkhouser, daughter of Rev. Jos. Funk
houser.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

HORSES wANrED.--I will be in
Woodstock, on next Monday, court'day,
for the purpose Of buying horses. I
wish to purchase twenty head for which
I will pay the cash. ~
NJ r. GROVE
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

DEATH OF AN OLD CIrnEN.--Mr. Philip
Rodeffer, an old citizen and pensionsr of
the war Of 1912, died ct his residence, in
this county, on last Saturday, in the e8th
year Of his age. ts III.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

Nobody should 60 to church, or pub
lie meeting, hacking away and disturb
ing the preacher or orator with their
cough. Use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
At once ; it only costs Is cents abottle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

7. M. C. A.---The Young Mems
Christian :. Association will meet this,
Wednesday evening, at their room in
the Circuit Clerks Office. A full at
tendance of the membership is request
pf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

Anderson Shiflet, convicted in the
County Court of Rockingham county,
Va, for the murder Of David S. Law
son, has been sentenced to be hung on
the Goth Of June.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

George W. Bigelow, clerk in the
postoffice at New York, has been ar
rested, charged with robbing the mails:
Bigelow, when arrested, was found
opening a letter containing five dol
lars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

A new postal card viii be issued
about the frst Of May. 1t will be a
light buff on one side and pale green
on the other.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

DANGEROUS SPORT. --.Some party,
last Sunday a week. fred the woods
near the residence Of Mr.. Henry Bur-
ner, in the lower end of this county. It
was fortunately discovered in time to
prevent serious damage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

Bucks Ora pc Brandy, just receiv Q
a large lot Of this fine old Brandy which
I offer for sale at greatly reduced rates,
this Brandy is highly recommended by
Physicians for medical purposes.
,s M. GEARY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

We acknowledge the receipt ola COM
plimentary invitation to the celebration
Of the Battle Of New Market, to be
held at that place on the 18th Of this
month.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

Music TEACHING.-Mis Virginia
Carter, who has just completed her ar
rangements as music teacher at Edin.
burg, is DESTROYS Of securing situation
in some family if possible. She gives
Instructions on the piano, organ, guitar
and several other instruments, She is
a graduate ofthe school for the blind in
the D. D. & B. /. at Staunton, and
by her own effort supports herself and
an invalid mother and sister. Miss
Carter is one of the most agreeable
companions in the family circle and is
eininently qualified to give abundant
satisfaction as teacher of music. ANY
one giving her situation will get value
received besides aiding deserving and
unfortunate blind girl in her laudable
effort at supporting herself and family.
GOOD ADvICE.-Now is the time of
year for Pneumonia, Lung Fever, &C.,
Every family should have battle of
Boschee's German Syrup. Don't allow
for one moment that cough to take
hold Of your child, your family or
yourself. Consumption, Asthma Pneu-
mona, Group, Hemorrhages, and other
fatal diseases may set in. Although it
is true German Syrup is curing thousands
ofthese dreaded diseases, yet it is much
better to have it at hand when three
doses will cure you. One Bottle will
last your whole family a winter and
keep you safe from danger. If you are
consumptive, do not rest until you have
tried this remedy. SAMPLE Bottles 10
cents. Regulor size IS cents. Sold by
your Druggist.
Cabbage and Tomato Plants for sale
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

RELIGIoUs.--Rev. G. Nancy will
preach in the Methodist Church next
Thursday night.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

A powder company Of Granbury. Me.
have contract nearly completed for :
quarter million dollars worth Of powder
for Russia..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

FRosr.---We had light frost on last
Tuesday morning which did no injury
to fruit or vegetables.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

CoMMoNWEALTH'S ATTORNEY.
SrICKLEY, as candidate for the office of Com
monwealth's Attorney, for Shenandoah county.
We are authorized to announce H. Il. RIDDLE
BERGER, as candidate for Commonwealth Attor-
ney.
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.
We are authorized to announce RoBr. s. RINKKR
a candidate, for Commissioner Of the Revenue,
for the Third District.
We al authorized to announce GEO. w. KEN
NRDY as a candidate for Commissioner of the Rev.
enue for the Third District of Shenandoah County.
We are authorized to announce CHRISTIAN
MILLER candidate for Commissioner of the
Revenue for the Third District Of Shenandoah
County. March 18th ~ to.
NEFF, candidate for Commissioner of the
Revenue for the Third District of Shenandoah
County. March 29th ~ to.
We are authorized to announce LEMUEt H. RIM
KER, as a candidate for Assessor, for the Third
District in Shenandoah Co. MAJ. 10Th te.
We are authorized to announce D. C. HAMMoN,
8 a candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue,
March 2eth IT tie.
We are authorized to announce JNo Fl. RICE, as
a candidate Tor Commissioner of the Revenue, for
the Third District of Shenandoah County.
March 2sth'77 tie.
We are authorized to announce J. ". ZIRKEL, as
a candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue for
Third District of Shenandoah Co. Mar. 30th tie.
We are authorized to announce CYRus CoFFMAN.
as candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue Of
We are authorized to announce B. F. MYERS, IS
a candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue for
the 3rd District of Shenandoah County. -.-
Apr lite.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

CRoQuET.-A good full set for
dollar and twenty five cents at
B. SCHMITTs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02
500, 1877.

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, April l9.-The
offerings Of Beef Cattle this week reached 200 head
The deruand was moderate and the sales were at
3a5s4c per ID. There were only about $50 Sheep
and Lambs offered, with sales of Sheep at 4ka6ko
per pound, while Lambs brought higher rates A
few Cows and Calves broght IS ass.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-02

Cabbage and Tomato Plants for sale
Capt McGinnis's. 1t.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-04-12
Key, OF Bloomfield township.

If it had not been for the Jackson
Standard. Hayes never could have been
President. We demonstrated that
proposition two weeks ago. We ask no
Office, either for ourself or relations. But
We claim the privilege of telling the
President a little story. 1t is an old
story. We have heard Virginians tell it,
declaring that they personally knew
the parties. The action of the President,
in turning over Packard and Chamber
lain to the rebels, thus coniessing that
his own title is fraudulent one, brings
this little story to mind. 1t runs thus
Some men were out coon hunting. They
treed a coon, when one of the party
climbed the tree, taking his ak with
him. The coon went out upon a limb.
The hunter thought he would cut off the
limb, and thus let the coon down. And
he did so. But IN cutting the limb he
turned his back to the coon, and strsd.
died the limb, and steadied himself by
bracing his feet against the body Of the
himself and the tree. Soon the limb be
gan to crack, and the man shouted, I'm
coming" His comrades told him to
pray. He began: Our Father who art
in Heavenly Cd I'm coming" said
he. And he did come. together with the
coon, and he was the worst battered
coon Of the two
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-04-12

Packard's point is that if he was not
elected Governor, Hayes was not elected
President. 1t is not a point that Pack
ard should make or that Hayes can af-
ford to regard. II Packard is Governor,
we suppose he will have no trouble in
maintaining himself lr he does so, all
right. II he proposes to lean upon Unit.
ed States bayonets, it is prop that the
National Administration can not afford
to give him The Louisiana nuisance is
intolerable. The title of President
Hayes is one of unclouded legality. and
is not affected by Mr. Packards position.
-lCincinnati Commercial.
You know q great deal better than
that And Hayes knows it too. The
moment that Hayes abandons Packard,
he must resign, or be regarded by every
honest man in the nation as a scoundrel,
a fraud and a usurper.
When Packard learned that he was
about to be abandoned by the admins
tration, he said he would do just what
the Commercial says he ought to do
maintain himself" lie expressed the
opinion that he was able to do so. IL
Hayes abandons him, and lets the ques-
tion be decided by physical force, we
hope Packard may coll upon every col
pred man in Louisiana to strike once
more for bis liberty.