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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24
Christmas, Tomorrow.


To-morrow's sun Will rise on Christmas,
day held sacred in Christian history, day de-
voted to good feeling and hearty cheer, q day
whose observance, in the language of another,
has been purified and frightened by glowing
touches from the wonderful pen of Charles
Dickens. On that day the Christian world will
be called to prayer aud the church chimes will
ring from every steeple in the land. That day
will bring to the mighty flock, who bow to no
clerical dictum the feeling of joy and gladness
the same happiness, the same love, and the
gladstone spirit of brotherly unity that is not
the monopoly of any sect, nor the birthright of
any creed. The good and the true, the noble
and generous, those whose hearts are warmed
by the sweet breath of Charity, will welcome
that day alike with those who kneel at affairs
and listen at pulpits and breathe its happy air.
Sect will not be known but humanity be ever
present.
And on that day when families are re- united
at the same board; when the children laugh
and make music sweeter than the strains of
lutte; when the father and mother look be-
nignly on the happiness they have created-a
happiness that is not selfish but reciprocal, and
that will, when the glossy locks of the prime Of
life are slvered and whitened with the SHOWS
of age, enhance the giver an hundred fold;
when the grandfather, who will soon be beck
oned to that land where LIES mysteries are
cleared, looks around with loving eyes already
dimmed by the shadow of Death when at hap
by homes mirth and joy abound and the spirit
of Love, lowering over, folds her wings in a
benson on the seene-then should the hands
of Generosity strew pearls of Charity from the
purse of Plenty, and the poor be remembered
in the halls of the rich.
1t should be a day of reunion, of forgetful-
ness of past wrongs, Of forgiveness of injuries.
It should bring to the mothers breast a renew
ed love for her children; to the husband ten
derer regard for the wife and family, who are
his earthly jewels; to the children better
appreciation of the blessings upon them by
loving hands; to brother and sister deepen
ing affection and strengthening of the links
Of love. The day should arouse in each heart
nobler thoughts and better aspirations, faith
in the present and hope for the future. Then
will the day be q day of rejoicing, and the
chino of the church bells ring out on an atmos-
phere made balmy with the sweetest zephyrs
of humanity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24
ALEXANDRIA GRAIN MARKET.

RICHMOND MARKET. Dec. 19th.-The market
generally is quiet. The demand for Flour is
limited and confined principally to immediate
no nome n 3 consumption; we continue to quote a:
oegso % Tor nne to choice family brands. Tho
N w lor .S.r 70 PRIME Fultz red Sales Of white
C SIn which Is scarce. but DULY at gS@4O for
g sSs 70 prime; Small parcels of Oats brought
Rye at IS. - ~" Dusneis y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24

Persons from the country please send you
orders for candy, raisins, &C., to
Dts j. L. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24
WANTS,
w a N L e Dr.
CASH PURCHASERS,

COOKE s. BAAERsS.
and see what great reduction in prices have
Deen made. We mean business. and FOR
i ~ WIN oner goods lower than any house
AZ s''e Yaiiey' decl0-St
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24

Use TYREE'S Ext. LemOn-there is no bet
ter made, and only 25 cts. a. bottle. decl0-St
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24

nice Christmas Present at Tyrees Drug
Store for q cts. better one for SC cts, and a
beautiful one Tor one dollar. declo-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24

G. G. Wheat has oysters at sl.00 per gallon
solid measure, Cts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24

New Orleans molasses fifty cents per gallon,
Dts ]. e. GRAHAM.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

TERRIBLE SNOW STORM IN THE
ALLEGHANIEs.-Four teams loaded
with produce arrived here from Poca-
hontas county W. Va, Wednesday,
belonging TO Messrs. {. Arbosast' a
Gaflord, VIM. Collins and VIM. Castle.
They report snow storm in the ALE
ghanies Of almost unprecedented sever
ity. West OF Hightown in the noun
tains this party with thirteen men we're
two days, Thursday and Friday, cutting
three miles through the drifts which
were IL feet deep in many places and
covered with a crust Of ice and sleet 80
thick that a two mule team and loaded
wagon could drive over it, but the SIX
mule teams would break through and 90
almost out Of sight. MIR. tialfCrd, an
old citizen of PocahOntas, says he never
saw the roads so blockaded aud does
not think the snow can disappear before
spring. 1t having showed again heav y
since the party passed they are doubtful
of being able to reach home by that
route.-S. indicator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18
nAL1IMOREMARI< Er-
Dec. Q 1873.

AN ASTONISHING rAcT.-A large
oroportiJn of The American people ar
to-day dying from the cff'cts Of Dys
pep,ia or d sordered 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 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 skeptici'm, take
the advice OF Druggists and your
friends. and try one bottle OF Green
August Flower. Your speedy relief is
certa,n. Millions of bottles OF this
medicine have been given away to try
its virtues, with satisfactory results in
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 DIR.
D. d. Carter & B. Schultz, Wood
stockVa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18
We have received a communication,

We have received communication,
fran the town of Strasburg, which de-
nounces one OF the citizens OF that
place as a thief. The writer proposes
to nse the Heraid to densunce the foul
acts" Of his neighbor. The names ot
both parties are given in full. Let us
say to the writer and to all others, whe
send us communi cations, that we are
always glad to pub ish items of interest
from any section Of the county, but
libelous articles of every description are
thrown into the waste basket at once.
The charges preferred may, or may not
be true. We know nothing about them,
but whether true or false, we cannot be
made party to the quarrel. II you
have entrusted money to any one and
he will not pay up, try to recover 1t, by
law. If you can not recover it by law
console yourself, especially if you be a
young man, with the fact that you have
learned Il very valuable lesson, which in
the course Of your life may be worth to
YOU thousands of dollars. Experience is
good teacher. but like all other teach
ers, must be paid for her services.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

PLEASANT SURPRISE.-Rev. Mr..
Keister. Pastor Of the United Brethren
Church. at Edinburg. was visited on the
uicbt of December 5th, by many
members of his congregation, who came
laden with choice provisions and articles
of clothing for their minister and family.
His wife and daughter were placed
under new hats tastefulfy trimmed at
the Millinery store of Mrs. 5. Z.
Hellingsworth. A beautiful quilt which
had been quietly made by the lady
members of the church was among the
presents. A nice piece Of cloth for the
pastor gratifed his longlngs for some
thing warm to shield him from Winters
rude blasts.
Mr.. Keister sends us letter express
i've Of his grateful feelings towards his
kind friends, but it was received at an
hour too late for publication in this
issue. aud we therefore take the liberty
OF making public mention of the kind
treatment which he received at the
hands Of his congregation, and oil
advising other congregations that this Is
a suitable time to make glad the hearts
Of their pastors.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

DEATH OF REV. GEO. G. BRooKF.-
We published last week, brief an
nouucement OF the death of this vener-
able minister of God. He was well
known and greatly beloved, in this
community, having travelled this CIR
cult twice, in 1851 and in 1867.
we publish below the particulars OF his
death as given by the Clarke Couriar OF
December 18th.
This community was surprised and
saddened by the announcement, on Sun
day morning. of the death of this excel
lent and good man, pastor the Me.ho'
dist Church South, OF Berryyille. Last
Saturday night, after completing his
preparations for the work he had
mapped cut for Sunday, he went up
stars, shaved himself, bathed, and
having made himself ready for bed, re
marked TO his wife that if several small
bills he owed were paid he would be
ready for his grave. The words had
scarcely left his lips when he complained
of troublesome pam in his head, and.
pressing his hands upon it, he common
ced sinking to the floor. His vile with
difficulty succeeded in getting him to
bed, after which he never spoke. Drs.
Neil and Page were sent for, and
although they employed their medical
skill to relieve him from the slrske Of
apoplexy that had attacked him, their
labors were vain, and he expired about
s O'Clock, on Sunday morning.
Thus passed away, after many years
of laboriOus service IN the Methodist
Church. the Rev. Geo. G. BrOoke-a
man of whom the universal testimony
is rendered by the community In which
he has resided for several years truly
good man and sincere Christian. He
was about 20 years Of age, and had
served in the Methodist Church ministry
nearly so years. By his amiable dis
position and gentle manners he net
only won the love and esteem Of those
Of his own congregation, but these
en.in ents for him extended to the
breadth of his acquaintance with those
in other congregations.
lie was one of the oldest ministers in
the Methodist Church, and whilst it no
doubt contains men more brilliant in
the pulpit, it can hardly be said that
there are any more faithful and earnest
workers in the cause Of his Master,
Christ, than was the Rev e. e. Brooke.
His remains were deposited in Green
Hill Cemetery on Wednesday morning.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

For fancy Christmas notions 60 10
w. c. Baron's, he has an endless varl-
ETY. of cake trimming and material for
same. fancy cakes, fancy crackers any
quantity Of candy toys, animals, fruits
flowers, French figures, &c. all kinds
candies, nuts, canned good. jeliies, pick
les, spices. teas, cof'ees, fish, &c. Oys-
tiers for the Holidays. sl.O0 per gallon
and upwards according to quality
Please engage at once and avoid disap-
pointment. Remember the place in the
Walton Building. Many thanks for past
lavOrs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

A REMARKABLE Result 1t 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 IN
severe cases of Lung Diseases. 1t il
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 50. 600 dozen were sold last
year without one complaint. Con
sumptives try just enc bottle. lsegu
lar size Is cents. Sold by all Drug.
,ists in America. For Sale by DE. ID.
ID. CARTER & b. ScnMIrr, Woodstock,
Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

THE DRowNED.-We learn that the
rodles OF Mr.. VIM. Lewis, and the cell
oled man Edward Banks, who were
drowned last week in the Shenandoah
river. near Lynwood, the residence OF
Hon. John F. Lewis, have not been
found yet, although the most diligenl
search has been made for them. The
horses were found at Mauck's Mill, Ill
teen miles below where they were last
seen when they and their drivers wea'
under the water.-V LEY Virginiaa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

LAST ROUND OF THE PRESIDING
ELDER.-The following are the appoint
mepts of Presiding Elder, David
Thomas, for his last round this con-
ference year, in Rockingham District; ;
West Augusta, Dec. HIS; Augusta
circuit, Dec. 2l-2l; Stanton. Dec. 2s-
%: Mt. Sidney, Jan. AS; Port Re
public. Jan. ll-li; East Rockingham
Jan. 1919 Furnace, Jan. % %; Shen-
andoah |. w., Feb. ID; Luray. FEB.
SO; Columbia Furnace. Feb. lo'lo /;
Woodstock adjourned quarterly meet
ing, February 22-23.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

The Highland Recorder tries to stop
the electioneering Of Harris and Paul
men by the announcement. that the
election came off on the 9Th OF last
month. The result Of the election, we
suppose, will be announced at some
future time. Give 'em the result, Phil.
so that they can spend the stakes at
christmas.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

OYsTERs.-We publish in this weeks
issue the advertisement of \. W. White,
Of Washington. We have known Mr..
White for some years. He is prompt
and accommodating and always furnishes
the best OF oysters at moderate prices.
Oysters for the VALLEY are shlcked on
the same day that they reach their des-
tination. We advise persons who wish
20 purchase oysters for tn, holidays to try
this house.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

FATAL ACCIDENT.-On last Sunday
a son of A. II. Keyser, near Honey
VILE. was burned to death. The little
boy in company with another child was
left for a short time in the house. the
mother being from home, and his clothes
caught fre.it IS supposed, from matches
with which they were PLAYING He
suffered greatly till death put an end to
his misery on Monday evening. lie
was about 2years old.-Page Courier
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18
REPORT OF STATE SUP. OF SCHOOLS

REPORT OF STATE SUP. OF SCHOOLS.
DIR. RuGoer's report for 1878 has been
received. We give an abstract from
the statistical report Of Shenandoah
County,
Number Of pupils, ................3 1861
Number of schools, .............. SO
Av. Monthly Salaries Of Males. Ri. SS
Av. Monthly Salaries Of Females, 1886
Graded Schools. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 3
Pupils in Graded schools, ........... 533
Teachers in Graded schools. ....." IL
Whole cost. public funds, .......sl l454.
Appropriation from Peabody fund.- 1900
A review of the report will appear
hereafter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

Who can calculate the misery and
suferinc q child eudures that Is infested
with worms? Would a parent or
Guardian hesitate mement to expend
25 cents for a bottle Of Shriner's Indian
Vermifuge to relieve the little sufferer
For sale by J. S. Irwin & Son.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

The Circuit Court is still in session,
engaged in the trial of the case Of NJ
Funkhouser, Admr. Of Reuben Ham
man VS.. B. & o. X. Il. The PLAINTIFF 5
witnesses have been examined and the
defendant is now introducing testimony.
The case will hardly be completed be-
fore the holidays.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18
A beautiful assortment OF Christmas
and New Year cards at Bargelt's. Al
late styles.
IMMENSE TRIUMPH FOR BALTIMORE

IMMENSE TRIUMPH FOR BALTIMORE.
The Official and gratifying announce
ment to all admirers of home industries
has beeu made that the justly celebrated
Siieff Pianos, of this city, lave been
AWARDED the Medal d'Argent and D,p'o-
ma Of Honor, by the authorities OF the
Universal Exposition now being held
in Paris. Not only this, but what IS
still more gratifying, Mr. jacob Gross
the Superintendent Of the Slien Factory,
has received from the Jury OF Awards
an honorable mention for his cxtraordi-
nary skill displayed in the construction o
every part of these magnificent instru-
meuts-an immense tribute OF merit
never before heard of ia the annals OF
piano making IN this country.
As the Stief' Pianos have received
this award oyer all other American COM
petitors, at the present great Exposition
no one will question the right oil this
Piano TO the place it now holds, which
is the head OF the list or first OF Amer
can Pianos.
THE EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA AND BALTI-
MORE PIANOS.
| have been told that an agent OF the
lovely Empress of Austria, among other
selections Of articles in the exhibition
palace, approved of the sweet tones ana
full compass of Chas. II. Stien's pianos.
some of which are here on exhibition.
In such an army Of pianos, aud all
being played at the same time In this
wonderland, it is no small tribute 10
Baltimore to be thus selected.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

A Cedar county man tried the expert
meut of spreading three bushels Of salt
broadcast over two acres Of his wheat
field. The yield was forty bushes to the
acre. The straw was bright, not being
injured by the rust, as the whea
ALONGSIDE of it was, and It stood six
inches taller.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18
Extract Vanilla, my own make, per-
frctly pSre % cts. a bottle. 3. Schmltt.

At the last joint consistorial meeting
Of the Woodstock charge, 1t was re-
solved, that the next meeting be held in
the Reformed church of " oodstock' on
the last Saturday Of December, 1878, at
10 O'Clock. The elders and deacons OF
the different congregations composing
the charge will please take notice. and
be punctual in their attendance.
G.. II. MARTIN, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18
ACCIDENT TO "A BRAKEsMAN.-On

ACCIDENT TO A MN
Sunday morning last, as Capt. Kemp's
mp freight on the b. Il o. K. R., neared
Summit Point, a brakeman named
William Watkins in stepping from Que
box-car to another, missed his footing
and fell between them. In some mirac-
ulous manner he was thrown outside
the rails and escaped instant death. He
was left at Winchester in charge OF a
physician after every attention was
shown him by Capt. Kemp and his train
han IDS Old Comm onNeaHh.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

LARGE HoGs.-Mr. NJ. V. French OF
this place killed hogs that averaged
32i pounds. The largest weighed 1874.
Mr.. Peter Supinger Of this place killed
4 hogs that averaged 1924. The largest
weighed ass. Mr.. John Bushong killed
one on the 4th Of this month, Is months
old, that weighed 500 pounds. These
are very creditable samples Of Shenan-
doah hegs, but the large ones have not
set been killed. We will publish a
report from several Of our farmers after
the holidays. They say that they will
then go beyond any yet reported.
Strasblrg shall have chance to bring
in a supplemental report.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

The Holllngsworth will case was
decided last Monday night-the jury
rendering a verdict in favor OF the
validity of the Will of Mrs. II. B. Hol-
lln.sworth. II was very ably argued by
the counsel on both sides, and attracted
more general interest than any case
which has been tried here tor many
years. 1t will probably 30 TO the Court
of Appeals. Vim. Ness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

REAOvED.-The store Of Haas &
Bro has been removed to point near
Mt. Calvary, where they expect to sell
goods at reduced prices. Rents Will be
less than IN town and other expenses
will be reduced. They will keep a good
sock of goods on hand and will always
b. GA 10 see both old and new custe-
mes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18
All the Poets bound in cloth. at
Bargelt's from $3.50 10 5000.

CAvEs.-A correspondent OF the
Spirit says there is cave on the land OF
Mr.. Thomas Baker, three miles east ol
this place, near the Valley Turnpike
and one hundred yards from the rail-
road. The correspondent says ne eX-
plored il to the distance of half mile.
and found it Interestingly grand. Let
us have iull particulars. viii not some
of our friends in that nei9hborhOOd ex-
plsre the cavern and give us fall the
facts. A friend from Powel's For
informs US that they have q real,
fraud cavern in the Fort, which VIII
soon be fully explored. They have not
zone far, but they have already found
the bones, the stalactites, stalagmltes'
&c. This whole country is evidently
above a grand old cavern with openings
at Luray. New Market, sc. Just as
soon as we get all the connections we
will have a grand old reunion at the
grand cavernous junction and invite al
the editors from the Valley, and then,
readers, look out.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

y. N. &. A.-Thc annual meeting OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. will be held at tie
Presbyterian Church on the night Of
January LIST 1879. The exercises will
consist Of Singing, Prayer, Reading Of
Scripture, and short addresses by
different members Of the Association.
The public are cordially invited to at
tend.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

The Lords Supper will be admins
tered in the Reformed church III Wood
stock OIL the 9Th Sunday Of December.
Preaching on Saturday at q O'Clock in
the afternoon. Rev. DR.. Higbee will be
present. u. III. MARTIN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

Vlcks Floral Guide has beeu received.
Il contains beautiful chrome group OF
asters, and finely illustrated catalogue
of bulbs. flower and garden seeds. 1t Is
we'll gotten up and will please all lovers
Of flowers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

The dry goods stores. in Woodstock,
will be closed on Christmas day, We
make this announcement at the request
of one or two young clerks who have an
engagement for that day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

If you should have lame horse, and
have used every remedy without success
invest so cents in a bottle Of Kelller's
Roman Liniment. and il that fails you
may rest assured that he isa gone case.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

This is a dangerous season, and often
the fondest mothers care is no protect
ion against Coughs, Colds and Hoarse'
ness. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup should
be kept in readiness. Price % cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

CoSCERr.-A concert will be given
at the Graded School Building on the
nights of the 9th &ud Goth OF December
The proceeds will be devoted to a
charitable purpose.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

Alayor Clarke, Of Winchester, Va
will visit the CITY Of Mexico, Havana
and several of the Yucatan ports the
present winter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

Geary is selling groceries as cheap as
can be bought in the Valley-Syrup 40
Sugar Sc ID. Tea, from SOC 10 sl,25 and
Coffee from Ice to Csc. Give him
call and examine prices before buying.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

In order to dispose Of a large lot of
Willow Baskets on hand l will sell them
for cash at discount Of 20 per cent.
This is chance for bargain. b.
Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

For confectionery, nuts, rails rs &c.
90 to Geary's, he is selling NO. RNisins
at 10c lbs. Currants at SC. per ID. and
everything in the confectionry line
correspondingly low.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18
MOVING WEST.

Much ofOur space is yielded this week
to the advertising Of holiday goods
Please remember that Christmas comes
but once a year and that everybody
wants to know where they can get what
they want. Read the locals carefully
and YOU can find out just where TO buy
your TOYS, confectioneries, etc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-18

Persons wishing frames made BY
christmas will please leave their orders
as early as possible with b. Sehmlu.
Price very moderate.