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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

CHANGE OF FIRM.-The Old Com
monreaHh heretofore owned aud cond,Ic.
ted by Mr.. c. II. Vaudeford has been
sold to Messers J. X. Smith and L. b
Dulaney. Mr.. Smith is one Of the ma
tural born newspaper men. He is as
much at home in a newspaper office as
a duel; IS in pond Of water. He is
good writer, a number one printer anc
possesses all the elements necessary tc
make up first class newspaper man.
Mr.. Dulaneyls said to be writer Of
marked ability, and we have no doubt
the Commonwealth under their manage
ment will continue to take rank among
the best papers Of the State.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

Dog-Gone-it if Ambrose Henklc OF
the TaUey, didn't last week post of to
Bal timore to attend dog show TO Sc
lect q pet for our brother Of the Wood
stock HERALD. We have not heard
what kind of cur he selected, but hope
to see the breed duly announced
Rockingham Register.
When we glanced over the catalogue
Of five, and ten thousand dollar dogs ON
exhibition, it made us feel rich, for we
knew if the Editor Of the Valley was
gong to make us a present it would be
one of the best. But he goes back"
on us and says it was only dsg-gOne
tale of Dechcrts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08
DIED.

Departed this mortal life on the LIST. inst; Mrs
Polly Ann Ritsnosr, daughter OF Mr.. Ephrsn
Rnfer, and wife of Mr.. Alexander Riteneur, q
the age Of IS 70, rs. 10 months and 20 days Sns
was born Jane 18th, 1859, and baptized on the lo'I
of December OF the same year, and was eonnrmeo
to the Evan geiiosl Lutheran Church by the under
signed May oath, 1873. H. w.
The deceased Mary Bowman was born Feoruar,
18th 1907 and departed this life April 2sth 1879
aged II years, 2 months and IL days. She was
married to Jacob Bowman on the f0th OF Sept lS!:
Having lived in the holy bonds Of natrimony "
wears months and days. And wssthe mother
Of four children. Three Of whom are dead and on'
living
Departed this life near Mt. Clifton. Shenandoah
Co. Va. April 29rd, 1878, Mrs. May Bridsgun; aged
about rs ysars
Departed this life at her residence near Liberty
Furnace, Shenandoah Co. Va. April nth, 1879 Mrs
Lean foitz, wife Of John Fstz; aged "A years, ano
G days.
Departed this life near Cabin Hill, Shenandoah
Co. Va. April 10th, 1878, Mrs. Elizabeth Mama"
aged about SO years
beparted this life at her residence near Columbii
eurnace, Shenandoah, Co. Va. March ltth, 1879,
urs. Regins Helslsy; aged 70 years, II months and
20 days.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

NORMAL SCHooL.-Messrs. w. W.
Logan and r. d. Haislip will conduct
a Normal Schoul, in this place, be-
ginning July 18th 1873. THESE gentle
men are successful teachers Of expert
ence. The school conducted by Mr.
Logan last summer was a success. A
number Of the students that attended
last year have made application for ad
mission to the school to be opened on
the 18th of July. See advertisement IN
another column.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

FOURTH OF JULY.-Tho citizens Of
Edinburg have determined TO unveil the
beautiful statue which is to be placed in
their new cemetery, en- the 4th of July
and for this purpose held a meeting on
Saturday last and appointed all the ne
cessary committees TO perfect arrange
ments.
1t is designed 10 have an able orator
of reputation, whose name will appear
within few weeks and also to invite
the military organizations and all the
orders of the surrounding Counties,
with several bands of music, and to ar
range if practicable with the Railroad
Company for round trip tickets, of which
due notice will be given by hand bills OF
otherwise.
The Statue is life SIZE figure re-
presenting Hope, cut from the finest
Italian Marble and by celebrated ar
fist. 1t was sent from Italy to New
York and there purchased by several
liberal gentlemen for the Edinburg
Cemetery. The citizens there in a
spirit Of just appreciation are erecting a
column of solid masonry IA feet high
upon which to place the statue, and
when the whole is finished 1t will be one
Of the handsomest pieces Of workman
ship and art to be seen in the Valley.
1t Is the design Of the several COM
mittees having the matter in charge to
have the largest collection ofpeople and
the grandest procession that has been in
this section for many days. Ifpossible,
arrangements will also be made for
Sunday Schools in the procession.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

We learn that the young ladies sole
ting contributions for the military com
pany met with many warm receptions,
and in one instance it was not necessa-
ry to mention any thing more than the
name of the company and Immediately
graceful adeu was in order. This
committee OF young ladies desire to have
it generally understood that they offer
themselves as a standing committee
for like purposes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

Accident.-Mrs. Tavid Spiker, Miss
Clara Splker and Miss Lizzie Saum mel
with an accident near Edinburg, few
days ago. In going up the hill this
side of town, the horse was urged for
ward and increased his speed so suddenly
that Mrs. Spker was thrown from the
rear of the wagon. She was severely
hart. DR.. A. Belew rendered surgical
attention and after few hours she was
restored to conscious ness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

COURT DAY.-NeXt Monday will be
conrt day. We will be much pleased
u see many Of our subscribers who may
desire TO pay the smallamounts due us.
We shall certainly appreciate the favor
as we are in need Of these little
amounts. Please do not forget us.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

DEATH OF ANDREW DYER, ESQ.,
We regret to learn Of the death Of An
drew Dyer, Esq. Clerk Of both Circuit
and Superior Courts Of Pendleton coun-
~ W. Va. He died very suddenly in
his native county on sunday last, in
the pa or 43d year Of his age, He had
been faithful confederate soldier, and
was very popular wherever known.-
Rock. Req.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-One Of our
neighboring towns was considerably
tartled, few days ago, by the attemp-
led suicide ofone Of its lady resideuts.-
She made three attempts 70 sever the
iugular Yeln but not succeeding she de-
sisted. and still lives.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

FARMING IMPLEMENTs.- Parties de-
string to purchase agricultural imple-
ments. such as Roapcrs, Mowers, Rakes'
Drills, &C., should read the advertise
ment Of J. p. Lonas who is prepared to
furnish machines that are warranted to
give satisfaction. lie has Just received
one Of the largest stocks Of Dry Goods,
Groceries, &C., that can be found in
the Valley. Call and examine his
stock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

YARD PARTY.--Tho ladies will give
yard party, for the purpose of pw-
chasing hag for the Anderson Guards
on next Monday night. y cordial invi-
.ra,ion is extended to the public.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

Town ELECTION. Remember that
The election for town officers will take
place on the 18th Thursday in May.
Parties who have not registered may do
so BY applying at once at the office Of
p. w. Magui&r.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

New GOODs.-If you want to see a
well selected stock Of New Goods, call
at the store of II. Logan * Co., next
Monday, where you wilt find new
stock just opened and ior sale at the
lowest prices.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

Mr.. Samuel G. Stephenson, Of this
place, after a prOtracted visit to Edin-
burg, is again at home. The improved
appearance ofhis house cheered his re-
turning footsteps. Some of his friends
manifest considerable interest in the i'm
provement Of his property, and have
suggested one great Improvement which
will make the inside correspond with the
outside appearance and will add beauty,
light and sunshine TO every corner oil
the old homestead. We are not prepar-
ed to say whether their suggestion will
be adopted, but every time the subject is
mentioned, a new light beams forth
from his eyes anda pleasant smile plays
over his cOnutenance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

The Clarke Courier say: during the
thunderstorm of last Wednesday plight,
Mr.. Chas. T. Jones, Of Long Marsh dis
trict, lost eleven sheep and lambs by
lightning. Ten Of the sheep and the
lambs were instantly killed, and were
found lying IN space Of nine steps; the
other sheep received injuries from which
Il has since died.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

HARD. Our old fishermen complain
that this is an unusually hard season
upon their business. The bass have
not put in an appearance and the
yellow suckers have stopped biting. The
dam which caused so much serious COM
plant, we are informed, has been or is
about being fixed so that fish can pass
up the stream without difficulty. Cats
and cells are now in order.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

EARLY.-Mc have been shown a
new potato. from the garden Of Mr..
Reuben Allen, large enough Tor the Ia
bic. Il any of our friends can beat 1t,
they will please send us a mess.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

A REMARKABLE REsULr.-It makes
no difference how many Physicians, OF
how much medicine you have tried, II
is now an established fact that Ger
man Syrup is the only remedy which
has given complete satisfaction 10
severe cases of Lung Diseases. 1t 1t
true there are yet thousands OF per
sons who are predisposed to Ihroa
and Lung Affections, Consumption
Hemorrhages, Asthma, Severe Colds
settled on the Breast, Pneumonia,
Whoopiug Cough, &c, who have no
personal knowledge of Bochee' s
German Syrup. TO such we would
say that 5000 dozen were sold last
year without Que complaint. Con
sumptives try just enc bottle. Regu
lar size Is cents. Sold by all Drug
cist. in America. For Sale by DR. ID.
d CARTER & Is. ScuNIrT, Woodstock
Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

REMovAL.-Our well known citizen,
Mr. John II. Fry has removed from this
place and has taken up his residence
near Timberville, Rockingham county.
His friends desiring TO communicate
with him will address him at Timber
Vile. He had been active in business
for number Of years and is well known
in this section of the county. By his
extensive dealing in cattle; hogs, sheep,
fowls OF all kinds, lemonade, cakes. &c,
he had formed the acquaintance Of ma
Nv of our farmers and business men. 1t
will be long time before many ofthem
lose their remembrance Of Jack.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

COMMENCEMENT &c ON
mencement week at the Polytechnic
Institute, New Market, Va, has always
been source Of pleasure and interest
to our people as we'll as to the numer'
GUS visitors who attend the exercises.
This year it will be Of unusual interest.
The programme Is as follows: Eighth
Anniversary Of the Lee Literary Socie-
ty, Geo. w. Sclman, President Tues
day night, May %, Z. o. Henkel and
Clearance II. Urner, De6aters Wednes-
day night, May %, Vim. Ewing, orator.
Robert J. Walker, TaledictOrisn ;
Thursday night, May 80, Address before
the Society by His Excellency, Gov
F.tW. NJ. Holiday ; and also exer-
cises by Faculty and Trustees Of Insti-
tute.
Friday Night, May 80, Fourth Anni-
versary of Ike POLYTECHNIC Institute
Alumni Association. Chas. +. Graves.
President, Ambrose l.. Henkel. orator,
valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

RESUMPTION OF SPICIE PAYMENTS.
The excitement about resumption has
subsidized, and gold is now passed freely
over the counters OF banks aud busi-
ness houses. All who desire to get rid
of their greenbacks and weighty silver
will soon have tha opportunity,fo for p. J.
travels now in Baltimore purchasing
stock of goods which he will sell at
low prices and for which be will receive
greenbacks at the same rates as gold.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

PRAYER MEEriNG.-Thc prayer
meeting of the Y. NC. \. Will be held
in the rooms Of the Association, on
Saturday evening, instead Of Sunday
afternoon, hereafter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

Capt. John c. Smith, the popular con-
ductor on the Valley Branch Of B. x o..
r. r. has been appointed agent of the
b. X O. Express at StauntOn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

RELIGIOUS NoTICE.-The Lords
Supper will be administered at st.
Johns Chapel on the 2nd Sunday OF
May ;at Woodstock on the Sd Sunday
of May, services commencing on Satur-
day marning previous at Calvary on
the 4th Sunday, services commencing
on Saturday morning. All the menu
bers ofMt. Calvary congregation ale re-
quested to be present on Saturday NOR
ming as business of Importance claims
their attention. e. Ii. MARTIN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

RELIGIOUS NOTICE.-I will preach
in the grove, opposite the tollgate near
Toms Brook, on the second Sunday IN
May at 8. p. NJ.
Fox
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

Accountable p. Brubeck, Of this
place, cut Lis arm, while peeling bark
The wound Is not of a serious character.
and Philip Is Doing well.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

ScRATcH no MORE. "ITcnING PILES,
symptoms of which are moisture like
perspiraiion, Intense itching, partlcu
arly when undressing or after getting
warm in bed, increasee by sweating
might think pin worms were crawling
in and about the rectum, oftentlmes
shows itself around the private parts.
A pleasant aud safe cure in every case
is . Swayne's Ointment IT allowed
to continue, very serious results may
follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch, scald head, ring worm, blotchesi
all scaly, crusty, itchy skin eruptlons
Sent by mail to any address on receipt
of price, so cents box, or three boxes
for Sl.25. by DR.. Swayne q Son
Philadelphia Sold by all leading
druggists. In Woodstock BY d. D.
D. CARTER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

An ASTONISHING FAcT.-A large
proportion of the American people ar
to-day dying from the effects OF Dys
pepsia or disordered liver. The re
cult of these diseases upon the masses
OF intelligent and valuable people is
most alarming, making life actually a
burden instead of a pleasant existence
of enjoyment and usefulness as it
ought to be. There is no good rea'
son fer this, if you will only throw
aside prejudice and skeptici'm, take
the advice Of Druggists and youI
friends, and try one bottle OF Green
August Flower. Your speedy relief il
certain. Millions of bottles Of thii
medicine have been given away to tr,
its virtues, with satisfactory results il
every case. You can buy sample
bottle for ten cents to try. Three dos
es will relieve the worst case. Posi-
lively sold by all Druggists on thu
Western Continent. For sale by DR.
D. D. Carter j. B. Schmitt, Wood
stockVa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

NOTICE TO CREDIToRs.-Persons
having claims against the estate Of
James \. Swami decd will expedite a
settlement Of the same by giving state.
ments to me, or 20 J. ]. Stoneburner at
Edinburg.
II. II. RIDDLEBERGER,
April, 30th 1873. Administrator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

GOLD. GOLD, GOLD.-The good old
times have come again. NJ. GEARY
viii pay out gold in change, next Mon
day. May 18th, Court day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

TEAs.-Just received large lot Of
tea. will sell good Japan tea at CO cts,
per H.. and no l Black tea for IS cts.
II. VI. GEARY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

DAVID E FoUTz, BALTIMORE, ND.
DEAR SIR:-Your Shriner's Indian
Vcrmifuge Is ready sale with us. Our
customers say it destroys and expels
worms efectually. We have sold all
we had. Send us another supply at
once and oblige, Carmichael &
DEFAULT, Ashville, n. c. Sold by J.
s. Irwin & Son.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

LAND SALES IL VIRGINIA.-The
following sales Of land in Warren coun-
tv. Va, were made last week l2S
acres. near Bentonville, to Il. \. Fin
nell.at $l2 50 per acre; 300 acres on
Dickey's Hill, to Lemuel Fox, Sc 10 per
acre 2GS acres, three miles south Of
Frsnt Royal. on the Luray grade, 10
VIM. Scroggin sll OF per acre 1913
acres, near Buckton, to Benz. F. and
John w. Cooley, So per acre.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

We all have our preferences; but no
one prefers to hear crying baby when
the fact is to well known that DR.. Bulbs
Baby Syrup would at once quiet it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

GAME.-The season Tor killing deer
has closed. Fish caa only be caught
with hook and line and aftOr next
Wednesday until the first Of July, it will
be unlawful to catch bass, but not with
standing these things sam. Clover has
gone to Baltimore to purchase & full
supply of fish hooks as well as a gencr-
al variety of Spring and Summer Goods
which he will sell as low as the lowest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

TRIAL BOTTLES Is CENTS. In or
der that all may test the great virtues
of DR.. Swayne's Compound Syrup Of
Wild Cherry We have issued trial bot
ties at % cents, No family should BE-
without this valuable medicine, as Of
ten-times a single IS cent bottle will
cure recent cough or cold, and thus
prevent much suffering and risk. II
also cures asthma. bronchitis, liver
complaint, and enriches and Purihe'
the blood, giving tone and strength Il
the entire system.
ASTHMA AND DISTRESSING CorsH CURED
Nv mother was great sufferer from
asthma; could not sleep; her symp-
toms became very alarming shor,
breath, pains aud oppression, DR.
Swayne's Compound Syrup OF WILD
Cherry gave her immediate relief ane
in short time restored her to gooC
health. II. MEYER. Grocer'
18th and Carpenter sts,, Philadelphia
Price Trial bottles, Is cts. large
size 81, or six for S.. A single p
cent bottle will often.tlmes cure re-
cent cough or cold, and thus prevent
much risk and suffering. Sold BY DR
d. d CARTER, Woodstock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

All of them have used DIR. Bulls
Blood Mixture. Who' Those who here
tofore suffered with Boils and Pimples.
but who are tree from such anneyances.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08

Freight trains leaving at A. NJ. 9.2l
and p. NJ. 9.O6 respectively run on
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays only. All other
trains daily except Sundays.
All regular trains have passenger cars
attached.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08
Local Notices.

Don't, forget that DR.. d. d. CARTER
has removed his Drug Store to the Trout
Store Room opposite Wclsh's Hotel,
give HIM a call. Satisfaction Guaran-
tced. May, Sth 6m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-05-08
THE ATLANTIC FOR 1878.

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Poems BY Whittier, Longfellov, and Holmes.
Matters OF Artistic and musical interest.
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CApTIVATE THE WORLD.

competitors have been accredited with
remained
Growing producing peeminen
having the ordinary Pipe Organ dis
Possible Musical Qualities the desdeanm
aped And his the
remaining the Judges report basis Award VIZ
because of certain mechanical arrangements which eae the Working
combined
simplicity and have the description OF an Instrument!
critical judgment Musical
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enabled Reed addition
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-01-03

The eastern Division" Of the
s'Co lnty Teachers Association" met in
Dis No. 2. Somers. Sat. Dec. 22nd. The
V. 7. and Secy, being absent the va
can les were filled pro tenpore by W.
III. lett Pres. and T. j. Mooney Secy.
The first exercise was Ponmanship.
Tai ing up position and Analysis Of let
terf conducted by f. J. Mooney.
Next Geography of CT. Britain, by
Mis- j. Agnes Petrie. The exercise was
in Ill respects a Model exercise, and
sho ged clese thought in its prepara-
tiol The last Causes Of the Civil
Wa" by J. J. Swartz.
Under F." Natural Causes" MI. Swartz
Tr3 ed the Germ of the Great Rebel
ion pack to the Formation of the earth.
With numerous and appropriate il
lus cations Mr.. Swartz made the exer-
else both ,instructing and instructive.
TIE association expressed their dis
sat faction at the absence Of members
esp cially those appointed to conduct
exc ci8es and adjourned
F. j. Mooney