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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

SANITARY.-It is certainly a move
in the right direction to call attention
to the filthy and consequently very I'M
healthy condition efyards in our midst.
An efficient health-officer should by all
means, be speedily appointed, who will
not only inspect said yards, but will
promptly aud rigidly enforce the use OF
proper remedies for the same. The
writer knows from daily observation
that such very filthy yards are to be
found that are disgrace to any enlisht-
ened community. 1t may be owing to
our natural stupidity that we fail to un-
derstand the benefit Of taking such par
ticular pains to have everything SO
scrupulously neat and pleasantly ar
ranged for casual visitors to see and en-
joy, while inmates are constantly oblig-
ed to endure the sight and smell OF every
kind of offensive matter. L.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

WOODSTOCK GRADED SCHOOL,
Arrangements have been made to open
the Graded school on Monday, Sept.
9th. Nearly all the patrons oil the
school have agreed to pay a small
tuition fee, thus enabling the trustees
to continue the school, notwithstanding
the less ofthe State school fund. The
tuition rates proposed are so moderate
that every enc can afford to pay them
Prompt payment at the beginning OF
the session is very important. Inc
Clerk of the Board will be provided
with permits which will issued upon ap
lication. The Board have determined
employ five teachers inste ad Of four
as heretofore, thus enabling the teachers
to give all necessary attention to the
pupils.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

STATE SCHOOL FUNDs.-Frem the
best information we can get, it is proba'
BILE that we will receive no more of last
years state school funds. We think II
is due the teachers to know what they
can expect. The diversion of this fund
is so great that the trustees will not be
able to pay the teachers for last year
The indebtedness we are informed is
about $4,000. This amount must be paid
before the teachers who will teach
during the ensuing year, will receive
anything. Unless some arrangement
be made to prevent the diversion oil
funds belonging to the schools, it will
be impossible to employ teachers this
Fall.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

DEATH OF AN AGED CITIZEN.-Last
Friday night Mr.. James Stackhouse died
at his residence in this place. Mr..
Stackhouse was a most estimable gen.
tleman, and was well and widely known
throughout the Valley Of Virginia, hav-
ing been engaged III business in Win
chester for more than half a century,
He was one Of the links binding the
present generation to the past, and had
reached the advanced age Of 80 years.
He was native of New Jersey, but had
lived so long in our community that he
was thoroughly identified with our peo-
pie in feelings and interests. In all the
relations Of life he was a good man, up
light and kind-heartcd, and died lament
ed BY the many friends he had gathered
10 HIM in his long career in our midst.
The funeral services took place from his
residence last Sunday afternoon, his
pastor, Rev. DR.. HUBBARD. of the Epis-
copal Church, Of which he had been a
member many years, eflicia ting. A
large concourse of his friends and neigh
bors followed his remains to Mount
Hebron Cemetery Vim. Ne,oS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

THE New TOMATo.-Mr. James
Wick the celebrated Florist and Her.
ticulturist, of Rochester, New York,
has sent for a specimen OF the new
variety of tomatoes which were first
grown IN this place this year. This
tomato is superior to the trophy in size,
sclidity and bearing qualities. In fact
it has no equal among the new varieties
Of tomatoes. Mr.. Jackson has named
this new variety 1.-THE Shenandoah"
Its qualities will be thoroughly tested
by Mr.. Wick, and if found to perpetuate
the qualities evidenced this year, the
sale of seed will be made exclusively by
him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

4 LEETLE TOO MODEsT.-A lady on
the northsde wishing TO test the merits
Of Dir. Bulls Cough Syrup thought it
would never do to ask the druggist in
the name Bull" Why, dear me, she
couldn't say Bull to save her life, and
called at last on a ncighbor woman for
suggestions on the matter. DR.. Cows,
DR.. Calf's, DR.. Buhalo's and DR..
Oxon's Syrup were all mentioned. The
latter suited. Yes, that will dO-Dr.
Oxen-thc Very thing, the druggist will
understand that" "A walk Of two
squares found her at the counter of DR..
HIS store, when the following dialo-
que occurred:
II wish BEETLE Of DR.. Oxen's Cough
Syrup"
"Dr. Oxen, Oxen, why, nam. | don't
believe I keep that. You mean COx's
Hive Syrup, don't you?
"Oh, no, mean, mean DR.. Oxen,"
and then she seemed wrapped in
solemn thought for moment, when G
bright idea seemed to beam forth
Hasn't DR.. Oxen got relation or
sob, yes, you mean DR.. BulP'
Cough Syrup, yes, yes" The lady
sat down q mement and all was over
| Indidn1poliS Erch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

Our quendam townsman Doctor
William Ii, Triplele has written book,
which he sententiously calls 'LIFE."
We regret that We cannot commend
his production. 1t is due to him as a
former townsman to notice that such
a book has been published. The
Doctor CLAIMS to have made a wonder
ful discovery in physiology. A dis
covery which to considerable extent
overturns Harvey's theory of blood
circulation. We are not physlolegist
enough to approve or combat his views.
We therefore abstain from criticizlng
them. Ifthere be living psychologist
who will wade through the book up to
his eek in words to discover what the
doctor claims to haye discovered, and if
discovered, what the doctor has bid
beneath this flood of words, there will
be no lack of criticism from scientific
standpoint, provided the book has merit
as the revelation off great discovery. We
cannot commend the book because the
doctor has gone out of his way to devote
many pages to- scurrilous attack on
revealed religion. Why did it become
necessary 10 deny the divinity of Christ,
and to show that Moses was an I'M
poster and the children Of Israel all
robbers, in order to demonstrate that
the seat of blood circulation was the
belly instead of the heart? If the doctor
will carefully read the 18th chaper OF
the Book Of Job, beginning with these
words "Then the Lord answered Job
out OF the whirlwind and said, WHO is
this that darkeneth counsel by words
without knowledge ?" we believe that
he will be profted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28
MAuRERTowN, Aug oath.

MESSRs. EDIToRs:-
Stony Creek camp
meeting under the direct auspices OF
Columbia Furnace Circuit, Methodist
Church, South, and under the manage
ment and control Of Rev. G.. I. 6.
Collins, Preacher in charge, Dan'l
Hotel, John X. Drifting and Elias
Ceflman, Committee, deserves a pass
ing notice. This camp by almost
unanimous consent, was conceded to be
the best conducte ! meeting ever having
come under notice Of those attending.
The community should feel proud Of the
conduct Of her people, and extend
heartfelt thanks and praise unto God,
ruler OF all, for success in the con-
version Of souls. The pendants num-
bered 40, the conversions 81, additions
to church "a, a success which is very
encouraging 10 the church. The preach
ing was generally conceded TO be good,
but the sermon on Wednesday after
noon by Presiding Elder Thomas upon
the theme, ".he direct working Of the
Spirit" is represented to have surpassed
any ever listened to by the hearers.
May the influence of this meeting
have lasting impression ofgood upon
the hearts of many, especially upon
that Of your unworthy contributor.
JAY BEE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

FIsHy.-A young lady Of this place,
who has charge Of the culinary depart
ment at her tather's, IS under the i'm
preston that Sheriffs have fine appetites.
Her father having purchased thirty-two
mackcrel, about a weeks full ration for
his family, entrusted them to his daugh'
ter and instructed her to have some
nicely prepared for breakfast, as the
Sheriff of the county would be with
them. Judge of his surprise when he
went to the table the next morning and
found the thirty-two mackerel, all nice
ly buttered and arranged in the most
tempting manner before the Sheriff's
plate. Net wishing to expose her est
mate of the gherih's qualities as a good
eater, she excuses herself by saying that
she oversight herself and that ssme 9TH
err person prepared the fish.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,

L MONDAY, August 10 lofo.I .
BEEF CATrLR.-Ths market his week was quite
as active as It was last week. and prices lac better
generally, some operators marked the advance at
| i.4c the advance being chiefly observable in the
quality of the stock offered which was not Of as
good grade generally as was last weeks offer
| ings The Wholesale market was better than that
OF last week. in the opinion Of nearly all the deal
ers to the extent of 1-2c. We quote at . Ooaso 20
per 100 lbs. -.
MICH Cows.-The trade st wholesale is better
than the retail market. We quote at 2oas4o per
head as to quality.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol.
lows Best Beeyes at 0Oa$5 IS, that generally rated
as first quality 75as5 90; medium or good fair
quality 75a$l 60 ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Cows 8 O0as3 90; general average OF market this
week; extreme range Of prices 00as5 rs. Most
OF the sales were from Is to 81 81 per 100 lbs.
SHEEP AND LAABs.-There has been heavy de-
crease in the number Of the receipts Of Sheep
since last week, without any Improvement in the
quality OF the offerings. The market has shown
decided improvement as to activity, and some
advance in all kinds Of stock. We quote butcher
Sheep at 1-2a4 1-2 cents per Id. stock sheep at
6oas3 per head, stock wethers at Lass 5-S cts.
per Id, and stock Ewes at 50as3 per head: Lambs
at la5 Ia cents per gross Receipts this week
5542 head against S762 last week and 59il head
same time last year
Advertisements.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

A CAMP MEETING INCIDENT.-On
driving to camp meeting on Sunday
morning, was following a buggy la
dened With 200 or more pounds o.
natures CALAMITY accompanied by enc
Of Rockingham's fair daughters, full Of
mirth, pleasantly and loneliness. Al
the foot of the hill near the camp ground
down came the buggy with broken
spindle, causing quite collide Of Is 81
20 vehicles. Prompt assistance soon
placed the wreck to the side Of the read
and your humble contributor felt quite
young in taking charge of the young
lady. j.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

"TRIAL BOTTLES 25 CENTS. In or
der that all may test the great virtues
of DR.. Swayne's Compound Syrup o
Wild Cherry we have issued trial bot
ties at % cents, No family should bt
without this valuable medicine, as Of
ten-times single % cent bottle vii
cure recent cough or cold, and thus
prevent much suffering and risk. L
also cures asthma, bronchitis, livel
complaint, and enriches and puriie:
the blood, giving tone and strength tC
the entire system.
ASTHMA AND DISTRESSING Couch CURED
My mother was great sufferer from
asthma; could not sleep; her symp-
toms became very alarming short
breath, pains and oppression, DR.
Swayue's Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry gave her immediate relief, and
in short time restored her to good
health. II. MEYER. Grocer
18th and Carpenter sts,, Philadelphia
Price Trial bottles, % cts large
size 81, or six for S.. A singh 2;
cent bottle will ofen,tlmes cure a 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, 1878-08-28

BARN BURNED.-A barn belonging
to Mr.. Cornelius Saum Of Saumsville IT
this county was burned last Saturday
With the barn there was burned, q
buggy and harness, about 300 bushel;
of wheat and rye, sets of harness, six
Or eight tons Of hay, wheat fan, harrow
and other implements. A part OF the
contents belonged to Samuel Wilken.
It's supposed that it was fired by
little sen Of Mr.. Saum, about SIX oil
eight years Of age. He had found q
match in the buggy and it is supposed
that IN playing with 1t, he struck it and
threw it Upon the barn floor, where
there was some straw. The loss falls
heavily upon both, but especially upon
Mr.. Wilken who lost his entire crop
There was no insurance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

SIX HORSES KILLED BY ONE STROKE
OF LIGHTNING.-We regret TO learn
that on Saturday afternoon last, the 18th
instant, about 5 O'Clock, while a heavy
cloud of ram passed over the neighbor-
hood of Walper's Y Roads, 3 miles west
of this place, six valuable horses, be-
longing to Mr.. John w. Marshall, re-
siding near that place, were struck by
lightning and instantly killed. The
horses had been standing in the open
field, in a group, no trees or shelter be-
ing near, when they were killed. They
were found dead upon the ground, close
together. This is severe loss to Mr.
Marshall, and especially so at this time
when horses are in demand in farming
operations Sheperdstown Register.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

SCRATCH no MORE "IrcHING PILES"
symptoms of which are moisture, like
perspiration, intense itching, particu,
larly when undressing or after getting
warm in bed, increase by sweating,
might think pin worms were crawling
in and about the rectum, oftentimes
shows itself around the private parts
A pleasant and safe cure in every case
is " Swayne's Ointment If allowed
to continue, very serious results may
follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS.
itch, scald head, ring worm, blotches,
all scaly, crusty, itchy skin eruptions.
Sent by mail to any address on receipt
of price, 50 cents box, or three boxes
for S1.25, by DR.. Swayne & Son.
Philadelphia. Sold by all leading
druggists. In Woodstock by DR.. d.
ID. CARTER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

On Thursday Of last week, DR.. D. D.
Carter was called on to perform most
delicate and dangerous surgical opera
ton on the person of Mr.. Sam'l Lichli-
ter, an old resident Of this county. Mr..
Lichllter has long been a great sufferer
from severe internal piles which finally
resulted in large and dangerous hem
orridel tumor. This 1t was necessary
to remove in order 10 save the patients
life, The advanced age ofthe party and
unusual size Of the tumOr made the OPP
Grafton a most critical one. We are
glad to say it was skillfully and success
fully done, and Mr.. Lichliter is rapidly
recovering.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

A REMARKABLE REsULT.-It makes
no difference how many Physicians, or
how much medicine you have tried, it
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 it
true there are yet thousands of per
sons who are predisposed to Throa
and Lung Affections, Consumption
Hemorrhages, Asthma, Severe Colds
settled on the Breast, Pneumonia,
Whooping Cough, &c, who have no
personal knowledge Of Bochee's
German Syrup. To such we would
say that $1,000 dozen were sold last
year without one complaint. Con-
sumptives try just enc bottle. Regu-
lar size Is cents. Sold by all Drug
cists in America. For Sale by DR.. d.
d. CARTER &c B. ScHMITr, Woodstock,
Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

LARGE YIELD OF WHEAT. - Mr..
Samuel Baxley, tenant on the Hazel
field" farm, owned by Mr.. James G.
Hurst, raised 200 bushels Of wheat
from 1874 acres Of ground; l,l27 bushels
Of which were raised from 81 acres
Five cradles cut the whole crop in five
days and three quarters. Capt. Cnswell'
with his celebrated vibrator" tlrresh'
ed the 2,7O9 bushels. and 90 bushels o.
rye, included, in 5 days. This goes tC
prove that Mr.. BaXley is a first-class
tenant, and is not to be sneezed at
SheDerdstCpR Register.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

FIRE IN THE CoUNTRY.-LastW We'd
nesday afternoon Mr.. A. B. Richards
purchased the Hodgson farm, situated
at the base of the Round Hill, from the
widow Of Mr.. Abner Hodgson, for which
he paid s2500. There was handsome
brick house on the land. On Wednes-
day night the house was burned to the
ground. Supposed to have been sci on
fire, Hin. News,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

Shenandoah has long been noted FOL
her hospitality, and her sons for chivalou'
devotion to the fair sex. But we feal
her glory has departed, and no moro
can her brave boys hold up their heads
bravcly like a sheep. No one to blame
for it but young and handsome chaT
from Edinburg. We almost feel like
lifting up Our voice and weeping when
we think Of the way he upset. that sweet
little girl from Harrisonburg, at camp
meeting, on Wednesday last. He used
to be a splendid driver, but now the
sight Of horse and buggy is enough tc
make him "fing up"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

ATTEMPT AT ARsoN.-An attempt
to fire a dwelling house, on the corner
of Court and Church street belonging
10 DIR. ]. S. Irwin, was made, 1t is sup
posed on last Sunday. A quantity o
straw was placed in the closet and
ignited. The sides Of the closet were
burned and hole was burned through
the fleor. The house was not occupied
as dwelling at the time and DR.. Irwin
had a quantity Of wheat stored in it. A
negro boy was arrested on suspicion
last Tuesday, but there being no posi-
tive evidence against him, he was moi
prosecuted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

AcCIDENT.-On Tuesday of last
week, Mr.. Philip Copp, living near
Saumsville, lost q valuable horse in
rather a singular manner. They had
just hauled a threshing machine into
Mr.. Noah Swartz's barn, and after I'M
hitching attempted to lead the team
out. The one horse became frightene ed
and backed through the rear door, fall
ing a distance Of ten feet breaking its
neck and dying instantly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

Az ASTONISHING FAoT.-A large
proportion Of the American people ar
to-day dying from the effects of Dys
pepsia or disorjered liver. The re
cult of these diseases upon the masses
OF intelligent and valuable people is
most alarming, making life actually q
burden instead of pleasant existence
Of enjoyment and usefulness as ii
ought to be. There Is no good rea-
son fer this, if you will only throw
aside prejudice and skepticism, take
the advice of Druggists and your
friends. and try one bottle of Green's
August Flower. Your speedy relief:
certain. Millions of bottles of this
medicine have been given away to try
its virtues, with satisfactory results il
every case You can buy a sample
bottle for ten cents to try. Three dos
es will relieve the worst case. Posi-
lively sold by all Druggists on The
Western Continent. For sale by DR.
ID. d. Carter & B. Schuitt, w God
stockVa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

ToRSADo.-Last Saturday afternoon
q dark cloud that developed tornado
swept down the river frem the Warren
line. Trees were uprosted and fence
rails were tossed about like chaff by the
winds. At the farm of Mr.. John NJ.
Gibson, our county clerk, it tore into
pieces his stable-yard shedding and cap
sized his courthouse. Two of Mr.. Glib
sons sons and three men had taken
refuge from the tornado in the corn
house, and although their situation was
perlleus one when the courthouse over
turned, they all escaped injury. The
tornado was accompanied with hail,
which cut the growing corn along its
path into ribbons, and beat a great deal
OF it to the ground Clark Courier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

CIRCUIT CoURT.-The case OF Philip
Long use Isaac Long VS.. Jno. P. Brock,
was decided last week. This case was
tried at the August term, 1876, and jury
rendered verdict Of s7l1.37 with in
terest from January 2Sth, 1864. The
case was carried to the Court Of Appeals
and remanded for new trial. 1t was
again tried at the present term and a
verdict OF s237.50 with interest from
January 2Sth, 1874, was rendered.
The court is now engaged in the trial
of the case Of Jetlerson's Admr. Us. b.
& o. II. r.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

A beautiful child is the pride of the
household. Worms will darken It's
complexion and ruin its health. Save
it. Oh! save it. One or two doses OF
Shriner's Indian Eermifuge will set
all things right again. For sale by j.
S. Irwin & Son, Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

SEED WHEAT.-Mr. S. A. Banner
advertises the silver chaf' Lancaster
wheat. This wheat was first raised by
Mr.. Barrick, in Frederick county Md.
It's beautiful wheat and yields finely
Mr. Barrick and his neighbors estimated
that this wheat, in rich soil would yield
from 40 to so bushels per acre. For
further particulars, address S. a.
Danner, Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

A MUNIFICENT DoNATIoN.-Last
week, Hon. A. II. II. Stuart, Rector OF
the University Of Virginia. deposited in
the Augusta National Bank of this city,
a check drawn by W. W. Corcoran, OF
Washington, for $4,000, as donation
10 endow a new chair Of natural history
IN that institution. The chairs ofmoral
philosophy and history and literature
have already been richly endowed by
him. The new chair, in connection with
the Brooks Museum, will add greatly Ia
the efficiency Of the University and ex.
tend its sphere of usefulness by opening
up the treasures Of knowledge in the
field of natural history. Mr.. Corcoran
deserves the lasting gratitude ofall Vir-
glnians for the splendid gifts to the
University, with which his name is in.
separately associated Valley Vrginian
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

There will be a meeting Of the Direc.
tory Of the Y. NJ. e, A. on Monday
evening, Sept. I'd.
AS this is the last meeting Of the Di-
rectory before the Annual Meeting FOL
the election of officers, a full attendance
is earnestly requested.
W. II. NEWMAN, Sec'y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

RELIGIOUS NoTICE.-A meeting un-
der the pastoral charge of Rev. L. Fox,
will begin on Saturday night, Septem-
Der 7th, in the grove, opposite the toll
gate, near Toms Brook, and continue
over Sunday. The public are invited
to come prepared to remain all day,
Sunday, as there will be services in the
morning, afternoon, and evening.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

SENT TO THE PENITENTIARY FOR
IrrE.-W. 5. Douglas, who murdered
David Hiner, tie mail-carrier, in Grant
county, w. Va, some time ago and es'
cared. and was recaptured in Texas,
has been sentenced to imprisonment for
fife and LODGED in the West Virginia
ucnitent.ary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

Should not our state finances soon
improve school orders and Confederate
notes will shortly reach level. The
detention or diversion Of this revenue is
crying shame for which some one will
inevitably be called upon a. the bar Of
public justice to account. Aud the
sooner the betisr,-Page Courier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-08-28

EsrRAY SroCK.-Four head Of estray
stock have been on the farm of Mr.. B.
p. Newman for about four weeks. They
are all yearliugs and are described as fol-
lows: One dark bull, one white heller
with bell on, one red heifer, and one
black helfer with some light spots about
the TANKS. The owner or owners can
get them by applying to Mr.. Newman.