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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

EXCURSION TRAIN.-AI excursion
train from Winchester to Richmond will
run on Monday December 3lst and re-
turn on Wednesday January I'd, to en-
able parties from the Valley to attend
the Inauguration Of Gov. Holiday. The
railroad company has placed the fare
at Il very low rate. The train will run
through without change Of cars. The
fare will be as follows:
From Middletown, Cedar Creek,
Capon Roads, Strasburg, Toms Brook
and Maurertown, 500.
From Woodstock and Edinburg 1915.
From Mt. jackson, Forest and New
Market s6.5N>
The Winchesteran Stanton Military
will be in attendance. Persons who
have never visited Richmond Will ROW
have the opportunity Of making the trip
at little cost. The attendance at the
Inauguration will be very large. The
train Will leave
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

The loss to the glebe farm. in this
county. is not less than one thousand
dollars in corn, rails, and destruction OF
land. The heaviest loss We have heard
OF on the South Branch, by the late
food, is that Of James P. Stump. on
two fine farms, one in Hardy and the
other in this county, estimatedat fifteen
thousand dollars. One item is $500
shocks ofeorn; another is &C. 600 rails
largest item is in the washing and de-
struct;on Of the !and.-SoaM Branch
IateIfqencer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

MATRIMONIAL AFFAIRs.-A nun
Der of our young people have determin
ed to change their mode OF living and
many rumors Of weddings, fast APP
preaching, fill the air. Whether the
HERALD Office will escape entirely,
there seems to be no little doubt, but
we will not publish the names Of the
happy brides and grooms before the
minister has breathed the long looked
FOR benediction.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

DEATH OF Col. GEO. w. MURPHY
Seldom are We called upon to record
the death Of more worthy man than of
Col. Geo. w. Murphy. He died at his
residence, near Mt. Clifton, on Friday
Dec. It'll. His death was not alto
sether unexpected, but to the commune
ty the announcement was received with
the deepest sorrow. Col. Murphy was
formerly the publisher Of the SPIRIT OF
Democracy, in. New Market, a sprlghtly
paper which was conducted with ability,
until the war when the services of the
proprietor were called for in the conflict
between the states. He was appointed
a member of the Board of Public works
of Virginia, but at the conclusion ofthe
war he returned to New Market and re-
sumed the publication of his paper un-
der the name of shenandoah Valley
He afterwards received the appointment
Of Depot Agent, at Mt. Jackson, which
position he filed with credit to himself
to the time OF his death. In manner,
kind and unassuming, the qualities,
which were his peculiar characteristics
shone forth with more brilliancy in pri-
yate life. His generosity and kindness
of heart never permitted him to refuse
the calls Of cha rity. To relieve the
wants Of the poor, he was ever ready.
He was, indeed, the poor mans friend.
To the cry Of want or sefering Colonel
Murphy was always ready to lend lis
tenihg ear. During his life, the writer
Of this notice, heard the remark that
Col. Murphy seemed to consider it his
duty to take special care Of the poor OF
his neighborhood, and well did he dis
charge that duty. AS a social. genial
companion, he had few super;ors as,
q kind and atfectionate husband and
father, he had none, His remains was
attended By a large eoncourse Of friends
and was buried with Masonic honors at
Rinkerton On Sunday, Dec. 9th. The
funeral serman was preached by his
pastor Rev. j. A.Snider, of the Luther
an Church, to whom Col. Murphy had
spoken freely Of his religious experience.
He expressed himself as fully prepared
for..the change, which has removed him
from life ofcare and suffering to one
of peace and perpetual enjoyment.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

CHRISTMAS EvENTs.-The Reform
ed Sunday School of Woodstock will
have a Christmas tree on Christmas
night.
The Methodist Church Of Woodstock
will hold a Church and Sunday School
sociable on some night between Christ.
mas and New Year.
The Methodist Sabbath School, Of
Edi nburg will have an entertainment on
Christmas Eve.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

For SICK OR NERVOUS HEADACHE,
costive habit, inactive liver. and to ward
off malarial fevers ':Dr. Swayne's Tar
and Sarsapaslla Pills" are very efec-
tive. They act gently, without any
gripping or unpleasant sensation what
ever, leaving no bad effects, as is the
case with blue-mass or calomel. Pre-
pared only by DR.. Swayne & Son, Phil
adelphia, and sold at % cents a box by
DR.. D. D. Carter. Woodstock, Va, and
all leading druggists, ask your druggist
or them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

REAovAL.-Mr. W. C. Barren mas
removed his store and Oyster Saloon to
the Walton Building. You can there
End good assortment of family gro
ceres, confectionaries, &c. His Oys-
ter Saloon is fitted up in good style.
Parties who are fond of choice sea water
oysters will find them nicely prepared at
Baron's Saloon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

ANY ONE TROUBLED WITH A Cough
OR COLD, throat, breast, or lung trou-
bic, will avoid much suffering and risk
by the timely use Of ''Dr. Swayne's
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry" an
old and well attested remedy. For weak
lungs, bronchitis, nervous debility, 1t is
uneQaalled as tonic. Being the favor
lite prescription of one Of Philadelphia S
most eminent physicians. it can be relied
on. Sold by leading druggists. In
Woodstock, at the drugstore Of DR.. D.
D. Carter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

CONCERTS. "A series of concerts con-
sisting OF Dramas, Comedies and Farces
will be given at Edinburg on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday Evenings,
December 18th, 26th and Goth. The
Ladies' and gentlemen Of Edinburg have
made every neces sary arrangement to
give a series Of delightful entertain
rents, the proceeds Of which are in
tended for benevolent purposes. Ad.
mittarce 25cts. Children, l5cts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19
Disso fuii0n OF Partnership,

The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned has been dis.
solved by mutual consent. The bust
ness will be continued by Nm. H
Wightman. Our old friends and the
public generally are cordially invited to
call and examine the present stock Of
goods which will be sold at low rates.
L. NJ. HIsEY.
w. II. WIGHTMAN.
Ed!nburg: Va. Dec. l8th-1t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

CHRISTMAS IS nearly here ana so is
very fine lot Of Candies. Nuts, Toys,
Fancy Goods, Pcrfumery &c. Some
goods are already here others are auy-
ing daily, alIwill be opened and ready
for sale this week. Call early and
examine stock before picked oyers
Is. SCHMITT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

At a meeting Of the Bachelors Club
held at their rooms on Monday night
Dee. 18th 1877. W. I. Williams in the
chair and I. Hite Bird Sec. After the
usual transaction Of business, DAME
Lichliter addressed the society in a very
eloquent speech on the loss 10 the clut
Of one Gifts Oldest and most faithful.
members, Geo. G.. OFT. The speaker
held the meeting spell bound by his
touching remarks concerning the loss o.
our brother.
On motion the name of Geo. G. OFT
was erased from the roll and the usual
badge Of mourning was ordered to be
worn for sixty days. On motion, Chas.
". FraYel was admitted as a member.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

CHRISTMAS OysTERs.-Don't fail to go
to Barron's for your Christmas Oysters.
He will have select lot to sell cheap
by measure and his Saloon is handsome
ly fitted up to entertain ladies s. gentle
men, where quiet and good order will be
expected from all.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

A CHRISTMAS GIFT.-For q little
girl there is no more appropriate Christ
mas gift than ''The Nursery,"a month
ly publication, BY J, l.. Shorey.. Bos-
Ion, Mass. It IS finely illustrated and
filed with matter interesting to the lit,
tie ones. Price s1.60 per year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

The Coffman farm containing $50
acres near Dayton, Rockingham county,
was sold, on Tuesday last, to John G..
Mcclure, Of Rockbridge, at s60.573 per
acre, payable in l, and 3 years with
oterest.--O Old Commonwealth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

Capt. John c. Smith, the efficient
Conductor Of the B. & O. r. Z. and we'll
known in this Valley for the last TWEEN
ty years. has been appointed Asst. Su-
per7isor Of trains on the 3. & o. r. r.
He will make an efficient officer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19
Preamble and Resolutions,

WHEREAS, The death Of our dear
brother, Col. Geo. ". Murphy, who
was the Dep. Dis. Grand Master ofthe
18th Masonic district, has been an
nounced, causing deep and general grief
throughout the subordinate lodges
composing the 18th district; therefore,
we the members Of Central Lodge, No.
So, 4. F. & A. NJ. do hereby express.
l. Our own great sorrow for the de-
pacture from time Of our dear brother
who made it his duty to preserve our
beautiful Ritual in its purity, who strove
to live up to the laws of the craft. both
written and unwritten, and whose life
was noble example of the sublime
Tenets Of our Order.
,. We bow in humble submission to
the will Of the Great Head of the
Church, who has taken. our beloved
friend and brother to his imperishable
reward-goEe to the grave in the prime
Of manhood aud usefulness.-The will
OF the Lord be done. Amen.
8. Our sincere sympathy is with the
bereayed family Of our dear brother,
and we pray earnestly that our God
who never forges the afflicted Of earth
may minister to their wounded hearts.
| 4. Resolred, That copies Of this &C.
ton be sent to the family Of the deceas.
ed aud the Shenandoah Valley, and that
the County papers Of Shenandoah,
Rockingham and Page be requested to
copy.
Signed
N. W. WILLIAMSON,
]. W. CLINEDINsT, ) Committee.
WILLIAM SNAPP. j.
| Dee. 9th. 1877.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

FIRE CoMPANY.-A meeting of the
Fire Company will be held at their hall,
on Wednesday evening at g. O'Clock.
A full attendance is requested. Imper-
tant business will be brought to the at
tention of the company, among which
IS the election Of officers and reorgani-
cation Of the company.
NJ. GEARY,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19
DIED.

Departed this life very suddenly near Mt. Cliff.
ton, in this county, Dec. 18th, Mrs. Catherine
McEelyey aged 46 years. IL monthsand days.
She left two orphan children, . son and \ daAgh-
ter, to mourn the loss of an affect ionate mother
She lost her husband in the first Manassas 9attle,
In 1861, and by industry and perseverance, main
tanned herself and children. But when they, in
turn very dutifuly would have delighted to care
for and aid her, she was removed from this world.
Her bereaved children, and other relatives have
a good hope that their loss is her gain. She had
long been a CONSTANT member Of the Lutheran
congregatio at Cross Roads, where chs was buried
congregation. M
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

Mr.. J. A. Lowenbach, Of Harrison
burg, has sold his tannery in that place
to A. E. Wallace and II. G. Baker for
the sum of SIS ,0O0.-0ld Common
areotk.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

THE CASH SYsTEM.-After the first
day of Jenuary, Haas & Brother will
conduct their business on the cash sys-
tenn. Goods will be sold low for cash.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

CHRISTMAS HoLIDAY.-The stores
of Woodstock, we are informed, will be
closed on Christmas day. The boys
want holiday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

OYSTER SUPPER.-An oyster supper
will be given in the Methodist Church,
in Edinburg by the ladies, on next Sat
urjay night, December 22d.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19
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of our viyscious American monthlies, q subscriber
will fine himself IN command of the whole sitra-
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For SO, so The Living Age and either one Of the
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Address LITTELL Sc GAY,
.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

WHEAr.-The appearance Of the
what is unusually good for this season of
the year, A large average has been
put out and with favorable season will
yield au abundant crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

The Pulaski Tenn. )Citizen in speak
ing Of Rev. Mr.. Fleming, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church in this place says !:
Rev. Mr.. Fleming, Of Va, preached
last Sunday morning at the Presby-
terrain church. His morning sermon
was based upon the text Of scripture
which describes the Saviour as weeping
over Jerusalem, and in attempting to
give the meaning Of these tears, the
preacher drew some Of the most waltz
able lessons. He is 4 very young man,
scarcely thirty, We presume. and yet he
has ideas that would DO credit to an
older head, and he erinces a modest
piety that is one Of the most becoming
attributes Of a Christian. He will
preach again next Sunday, at which
time the sacrament will be administered.
It is possible that he viii be called to
take charge Of this Church.
''IIe preached in the Methodist church
on Tuesday night, an exceedingly
Thoughtful and convincing sermon on
faith, making It as clear and simple as
words could make it. The preacher
demonstrated these ideas with 4 force
rarely equaled, and the results Of his
preaching were very gratifying
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

CIRCUIT CoURr.-Thes Circuit Court
is now engaged in the trial Of the case
of Jacob Haun VS.. B. & Q r. Il. 1t
will probably require two weeks to COM
plete the trial.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

CHEAP GooDs.-Haas & Bro. are
now selling winchester Shoes, Notions,
Dry Goods, sc. aa very low prices.
Call and examine their stock. it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

Godey's Lady's Book for Decembs r
has been received. It is fully up to the
standard Of Godey's Lady's Book-a
sufficient evidence that it is good. This
magazine is one Of the oldest and best OF
its class. Published by G odey's Lady's
Book Pub. Co. Philadelphia Penn. at
$500 per annum.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

It is the only medicine | would give 10
1ny Baby, mother said, speaking of
Dr.. Balls Baby Syrup. At al drug
stores. 25 cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

All over the morld DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup is making its way, andevery place
breaches consumptive people are more
seldom met. 1t is truly a blessing to
humanity, and only costs rs cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

LARGE HoGs.-Mr. H. II. Gochen-
our Of this County, killed two hogs IS
months old, which weighed 943!
pounds.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

fn the Methodist Church On last Sun
day the Rev. D. Thomas, ?. L. preach
ed morning and night it being the oc-
casion Of the fourth quarterly meeting.
His sermons were very interesting and
impressive and were listened to by tho
large congregations present with mark
ed attention and solemnity. In the
morning sixteen persons connected
themselves with the Church. There
were eleven persons added to
the church on last Sunday week, and
twenty-eight the Sabbath before-mak-
ing a total Of ffty-Gye within the past
three weeks. The revival meetings
will continue this week, the religious
interest being undated. There was a
large number of penitents at the alter
on Sunday nights. Spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

To the Working cisss.-we are now prepared to
furnish sill classes with constant employment at
home, the whole Of the time, or for their spare
moments. Business new, Light and profitable.
Persons Of either easily earn from 10 cents to
Sc per evening, and proportions; sum BY devot-
ing their whole time to the bnsiress. Boys and
girls earn nearly IS much as men. That all who
see this notice may send thoir address, and tes
the business We make this unparalleled cffer: 70
such as are not well satisfied we will send dol
lar to pay for the trouble of writing. Fall parti-
culsrs, samples worth several dollars to commence
work on, aud copy of Home and Fireside, one Of
the lars est and best Illustrated Publications., az
sent freq by mail. Reader, if you want permanent,
profitable work, address, GEORGE SrrNsoS 4 Co:
Portland Maine. Feb. lily.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

We regret to learn from the Wheeling
Register that Oh the Sd inst, NELLIE,
daughter Of our former fellow-towns-
man, Col. Robert White, Attorney
General Of the State, now residing i'll
that city, accompanied by Mr.. August
Rolls daughter, were entering the
premises Of the latter's father, Miss
White playfully patted a large dog kept
about the house. The animal sprang
at her and threw her to the ground, and
Selling her right arm with his teeth,
lacerated the limb fearfully, near the
elbow. Miss White was taken to the
residence of her father, and medical as
sistanee called III. Although not dan
gcrous, the little girls injuries are
se7ere.-S. B. IpteUigeacer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19
MARRIED

On Dec 18th at the Lutheran Parsonage, in this
place, by Rev. P. Miller, Mr.. Alonzo f. kinker
and Miss Lydia Long, all of this county.
On the 18th inst, by Ed. E. B. Shaver, Mr.. Geo.
F. Webb and Miss Aenervia Leedy both OF this CO.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19

IRON MININ0.-The Eureka Iron
Co., the owners Of Elizabeth Furnace
are now making tunnel nine feet
square into the rich bank Of ore at that
point. They have already gotten out
between six and seven hundred tons of
fine ore and have only about l25 feet
to go before striking the large deposit.
They are shipping their ore tor the pres
emf, having to build new furnaces before
they can make much iron as they wish
TO put on the market. The company
is working about forty hands bat wants
about two hundred more. Their Office
in Stauuton is the finest place of the
kind in Virginia. F-in9icGto,.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-19
Tailoring.

II aving located in Woodstoci I offer my services
Ii IN ali branches os the Tail BRING business. My
prices will be within the h Of all. An expert
ence Of many years warran: me in guaranteeing
full satisfaction to all VIII, favor me with their
Gu, tom Ny place OF business is in tlp Crystal
Pa ace Main Street.
sspt. 12-tf HENRY MENZEL.