Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-07-16


Huckleberries have made their appear
ance in this market. The trains from
little Stony Greek have not yet arrived.
The man that predicted a very cool
summer is not now around telling us,
81 told you So"
Watermelons have not yet appeared
in this market. The home crop is not
yetripe and the city supply is kept back
by high freights.
PARApoxICAL.-The hot weather
has cooled the arior Of many OF our
military men. Drilling is not so popular
as II was when the weather was cool.
The weather certainly favors the ice
cream dealers, and young men, without
funds. feel very scnsibly the pressure OF
the times.
100 pounds ofcotton BattiAsat l2cts
4 pound at SPERRY Bros.
The second sale of blooded sheep, the
property of Gen. Meem, near Mt. Jack
son, will take place about the 2Oih Of
August next.
Two COWS belonging to Rev. J. +.
Campbell were killed by the cars, near
Capon Road, few days ago.
Ifyou want any cottonade or wool
cassimeres for par Of pants or suit 90
to Spelry Bros. and save money.
Dr.. Carter has recovered his dog
which was advertised last week. Adj
vertiscments in the HERALD, bring
prompt returns. If you don't believe
it, advertise for dog.
Sperry Bros. will remain but two
weeks longer and all those wishing to
secure some Of these immense bargains
offered will do well to call at once. Now
is yoar time to buy cheap.
Mrs. Rebecca Holmes Mackey, sis
ter of the late Dr.. Hugh II. Mcclure, OF
Winchester. Va. died in CharlestOwn,
W. Va, last week, aged 81 years.
\ young gentleman who visits the
upper end Of town after night, complains
bitterly of the condition Of one Of the
BRIDGES. \ new plank or street lamp
to show the holes in the bridge has be-
come an absolute necessity.
Cedar tubs and wooden buckets ex-
cruc.atngly cheap at SPERRY BROS.
The number Of Christians who are
willing to give their pastor vacation is
increasing. Some persons think that in
very hot weather they can get along
on one sermon week.
4 few pairs of ladies shoes very cheap
at SPEERY BROS.
AUCrIox.-Walton s. Newman, adj
mjnistrators Of :. \. Banner, will offer
en- assortment Of excellent goods at
auction, on next Friday evening. The
goods will be sold to the highest bidder.
You that want bargains, be on hand
promptly.
Paper collars s and 10 cents box at
SPERRY BROS.
4 number of farmers are having their
barns and crops Insured by Williams "
Grabill, ms. Agents, Woodstock, Va,
Terms are low and companies are OF
the highest standing.
Closing out our immense stock OF
hosiery at reduced prices.
SPERRY BROS.
The Warren Sentinel says, ,. D.
Hoshour has contracted with the
Trustees Of the Corporation for the lay
ing Of 1900 square yards Of brick pave
ments on our streets, and will soon
begin the work aad finish it,
You will only have the opportunity
for a short time longer to buy those
splendid steel shovels and two and foul
pronged forks at halfprice for sale by
SPERRY BROS.
A great failure in business is some
times less lamentable than a failure i'll
health. DR.. BULBS Baltimore Pills pre-
serve the health. Price 2j cents.
PIC-NIC.-A picnic will be held neal
the residence Of Mr.. Eulaw Clarke
about midway between Columbia Furn
acc and Lantz's Mill, on Saturday, july
10Th. The public are cordially invited
b attend.
ORD1NATIoN.-At the Presbyterian
church, in this place, on last Sunday
Messrs. p. w. Magruder and W. I
Williams were ordained elders ant
Mes-rs. Walter Newman, William Ma
gruder and Geo. G. OFT were ordaiue'
deacons.
Every mother in the land should know
the value of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup sn(
never be without it. 1t is free from
opiates. Price 25 cents a bottle.
Our young friend NJ. B. Wunder' o
this county, graduated at the Universe
ty of Virginia, in Moral Philosophy an
General Chemistry aud received cir
tifcate of Proficiency in Physics an
Geology.
Several boys were near drowning il
the river near this place, few day
ago. BY the efforts Of their associate
they were saved. Bathing affords I'm
al ement, but, like all other amuse
mes it is not without danger.
The Official Gazette Of the Unite
States Patent Office is sent regularly t
the Woodstock Graded School. Partie
wishing to see list Of recent patents