Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-05
Valley News.

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| Agent Of the Peabody Fund, has re-
turned from tour through Texas.
The Pennsylvania Historical Society
has elected Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, OIL
Stanton, member.
On one of the excursions which lel'
Stanton in October, 1876 for the
Centennial were two passengers, one
Young lady of Rockbridge, whose bright
face as we'll as her bright mind had
made her as popular in Staunton So
ciety as at home, and another was q
young gentleman of Staunton, temper
ariIy residing in Rockbridge, who con-
templated shortly removing to the lar
West. They were devoted lovers, and
as the sequel will show, the gentleman
took such precaution against the
lady changing her mind during his
expected absence as was insurmoun'
table. Stopping in Baltimore few
hours the lady and gentleman, alter the
latter had procured a license repaired
70 the residence of Rev. Mr.. Markland'
the famous Presbyterian minister, (the
lady being a Presbyterian and were
united in wedlock. They then returned
to their respective homes and there the
secret was con6ded 10 two fthe groom's
family and relative in Richmond, The
lady making a COMPLIANT of one OF her
family and devoted married lady TREND
The groom went west to make his fortune
and will, Ii a few days, return to claim
his wife, who has all along returned her
maiden name. Though the marriage
took place nearly three years ago and
seven persons knew it, not word has
leaked cut about il until within the last
week. q fact that entirely disposes OF the
assertion that "a woman can't keep a
secret - and also fact that makes
each gossip in Stanton tear his or her
hair that they didn't find it out in tna'
length Of time.
Harrisonburg Spirit: The revival at
the Methodist church, in this place.
which has been in progress ior near
three weeks, has been marked win a
large number Of conversions. Almost
entire families have been to the mourn
er,s bench, and have put their faith ID
Jesus; aud on Sunday last thirty were
bantised and eleven joined the church.
An entire bible class with its teacher
have walked from darkness to light
and as q matter Of interest, we state
that Mr.. II. II. Wartman's four chill
dren. and three of Mr.. o. 2. HELEN
stein. embraced christianity. Seldom
indeed. has there been more general
and sweeping turning over OF sinners
from the broad way to destruction III a
community than on the present oc-
casiOn.
Shenandoah Valley: We learn that
on last Tuesday week, Jacob Bow
man. son Of Moses Bowman, whilst en-
Gagged at a sawmill, three miles north
west of Timberville, Rockingham Co.,
Va. met with quite a painful accident
He was engaged IN saving laths and
in STOPPING over to pick up "a lath that
had dropped down the little finger Oh
his left hand was sawed off whilst the
saw was between his body and the hand
after which the same hand was drawn
back towards his body cutting of the
first and second fingers.
Winchester Ne,cs: We are sorry to
learn that our estimable townsman'
Mr.. Robert Steele, was slightly stricken
with paralysis IN the face a few days
ago.
The meetings at Braddock street
Methodist church still continue, with
good results.
The series of meetings at the Market
st. church are still in progress, and
may mourners nightly present them
selves at the altar.
Mrs. Elizabeth Young, died in
Louisville, KY, on the 10th instant,
from injuries received from her clothes
taking fire. Mrs. Young was a ma
tive of this place. sister OF Mr.. John
Wall, and aunt Of Mr.. John F. Wall,
and removed to Louisville, KY, in 1916.
Mr.. c. H. Nohett, the B. & o. K. Il.
agent at Middletown, will shortly be
removed to New Market to take
charge of that Station in conjunction
with the telegraph Office to be establish
ed there. This IS mark OF the Com
napy's confidence that is well-merlted
by the integrity and efficiency OF its
servant. Mr.. Moffett has made many
friends at Middletown, who will sincere
regret his departure as a loss to the
community.
Winchester Times Mr.. Andrew Heir
onimus. one Of the oldest citizens OF
Frederick county, died at his residence
on Timber Ridge, last week. aged Sc
years.
Mr., Casper Rinker has purchased the
Brent farm, near Old Forge. for S6.l4O.
It contains 251 acres, with good improve
ments.
For Stiffness and Soreness OF the mus
Giles and joints of the body, Rheumatism
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