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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

TELEPHONE. -Edinburg has the tel
euhonic fever. Business houses are now
connected by means of telephone with
the depot, and preparations are now
made to extend 1t TO private houses.
when the lines are fully completed, they
will be a great public and private con-
venience, and will result 10 great
saving of shoe leather. Visiting will be
unnecessary as a lady sitting in her own
house can call up friend at the other
end of town and exchange news and
gossip without hinderauce or delay. In
a moments time an enterprising person
can ascertain who has the best yeast,
or where she will most probably be &C
commodated with the loan OF pan oil
corn meal. The conveniences OF the
arrangement cannot be over-estimated'
and those people Of Edinburg will be
fairly reveling in the delights Of this new
order of things, while we old fogies are
breaking our necks over rough pave
ments, trying to ascertain how sick
friend is, or where we can be accommo'
dated with bell metal kettle or some
thing of the kind. Our neighbors de-
serve credit for their enterprise and
Judging by the past, it will be fully for
ty years before Woodstock will have o
decent sidewalk or telephone Commu'
nicatiOn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
SrRAsBuRa, Va, june %, ~.

Dear Editors !:
On last Saturday even
Ing, Ned Farmer, a man living near
River Station, Oh the line Of the Va
Mid. II. r., left Front Royal under a
state of mtoxication, for his home,
walked by River Station on the the rail-
road, and when about one mile west oil
river, he either laid down or fell between
the railing Of the road and rs Midland
mail train going east turned the short
curve at rather dark and shady place
he could not ba seen by engineer In
time to stop train, consequently tram
passed over him killing him Instantly
They stopped as soon as possible, took
up his body and carried 1t to River Sta
ton. 1t is said, when he left the town
of Front Royal, he ordered his box
What sad condition for one to leave
this world and enter eternity without
a moments warning, under the influence
of liquor! This with many other cases
similar having occurred near us should
be q warning to those who use the
poison. "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

PERsoNAL.-Mr. S, z. Moreland,
professor in McDonough Institute Bal
timore, las been spending several days
in our town with Mr.. Haislip. He ex-
hibted very satisfactorily the circula'
ton Of the blood with the Microscope
Of the Woodstock School, TO number
of gentleman of the town. Mr.. More
land has made extensive original re-
searches in Scientific Studies and it is
to be hoped that he Will find it conyen'
lent at some future time TO deliver q
popular lecture TO the citizens OF the
town on some branch Of his studies un-
der the auspices Of the Y. N. Z. A.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

IMPsRTANT TO COMMISSIONERS OF
THE REvENUE.-It will be seen from
the following joint resolution, which
appears on page 1873 OF the Acts OF AS
sembly, ession:lS7S-'79, that Commits
sioners of the Revenue who were mol
reelected at the recent May elections
are authorized to complete the assess
ment for 1879, and also to issue licenses
up to the first Of July, 1879.
l. Resolced By the General Assembly,
That the present Commissioners OF the
Revenue Of counties, cities and towns
10 this Commonwealth be and they are
hereby authorized to complete the as
sessmeut Of all property required 10 DC
listed for taxation for the year 1879
and that they be further authorized and
directed to issue all licenses as usual W
| to the Let Of July, 1879.
2. This joint resolution shall be ir
force from its passage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
VALLEY News.

2
the 18th, inst, The new chopping mill
of Mr.. Daniel Shaw on Back creek, near
Sherando, was destroyed BY Ere with all
its fixtures and grain, besides a buggy
rake, plows, corn shelter and other
farm implements. The loss is 81 800
and there is an insurance of $500 on it
10 the East Augusta Mutual Insurance
Company. The fire is thought to have
been the work Of an inoendiary.
Warren Sentinel: George A. Hupr,
Of Strasburg, recently sold to Joseph b.
aud Jonas B. Mauck, IS acres of land
(part of the farm of Isaac Funkhouser,
dec'd.) at Aliens d Roads, in this
county. Price paid Sl,357.27.
Shenandoah Valley: On last Friday,
John Flory, aged about II years, son
of Dan'l Flory, living in the Long
Meadows, near Broadway, Va, whilst
picking cherries, fell out Of the tree and
broke his right arm, above the elbow.
Spirit of the Talley: Mr.. c. Z. Hol-
lingsworth, Formerly Of the lower val
ley) has leased for term Of years, from
Mr.. Peter W. Long, the Carpenter
Mills, near Lacey Springs, and will take
immediate possession, and put them IN
operation for the harvest Of 1879. Mr..
H. is miller Of experience, and Will,
in short time, by his practical knowl-
edge of milling, gain a reputation for
these mills, which, from their location
in the midst of a fine grain.growlng
section, they should all along have en-
ioyed. We have known Mr.. H. long
and we'll, and consider that the leasing
Of the Carpenter Mills by him is for
tunate circumstance fer that section OF
the county where they are located.
David n. Ralston, son Of widow Sa-
lone Ralston, and of Benz. Ralston,
decd, was suddenly and violently
killed on Wednesday morning last, be-
tween I and o'clock, near Hopkins
Mill, about 81 or 6 miles northwest OF
Harrisonburg. He had commenced cut
ting tree one limb Of which, in falling
struck him upon the top of his head,
fracturing his scull and breaking his
neck. He never spoke afterwards, his
death being instantaneous.
A child 10 months old ofCapt. Dan'l
Boyle, at Harper's Ferry, few morn
ings since, while iii the garden, picked
W a snake which curled itself around
the child's arm, and then she entered
the house, crying out, INA. look what
have got!" The snake was venom
GUS one, and but for the fact that the
child had grasped 1t tightly around the
body just below the neck, it would have
been bitten. The mother despatched
the snake.
A few days ago Mr. Henry RodgerFt
near Montevideo, lost two head Of young
cattle with a strange disease. Who car
tell what 10 call 1t? The left shoulder
was swollen, the only part affected
When dead the whole side was black
One lived about AZ hours and the othel
II.
Keyser Echo On Saturday evening
the l4th, inst, little daughter of w
II. Gordon, Of Patterson Creek, wa
bitten on the ankle by copper snake
Mr.. Gordon applied his mouth to thu
wound soon after it happened, and drew
the poison out. DR.. Hodgson was sum-
moned aud found the child resting quiet
| ly, the poison having been removed al
stated, which doubtless sayed the life o
the child.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
The Railroad company will run ex,

The Railroad company will run eys
cursion trains to Harrisonburg on the
4th ofJuly. Everything will be done
for the convenience aud comfort of
passengers. Each train will be provid-
ed with thirty-slx of the best looking
Young meh that can be found, whose
duty it will be to move constantly from
one end OF the train to the other in
order that the ladies may have oppor-
tunlty of seeing them. Each one will
stop five minutes directly in front Of
seats occupied by ladies and will make
some witty remarks. If the desired
number cannot be procured, detail
Of ten of the best looking young men
from each military company will be
made. Parties making application for
the place will please part their hair in
the middle. They are all expected to
smoke cheap cigars, if any are not in
the habit OF smoking. they will carry
umbrellas under their arms and turn
round quickly at least six times in pass
ing through each car. This exercise
will cause the passengers ito sit care
fully. They will talk as loudly as pos
sible, as whispering is positively pro-
hibited. They are expected to ask the
conductor the name of each station,
how many passengers get on, the rate
of speed he is making, and to entertain
him by constant conversation. Con-
ductors can attend to their business
better when some one Is talking to them.
Remarks about the appearance of pass
engers and especially Of ladies will be
in order at all times, as by that means
the passengers can be entertained and
their enjoyment OF the excursion will be
greatly enhanced. Young men desir-
ing these situations must apply at least
two days. in advance. II they cannot
make application in person they will
please send their photographs accom-
panied with five dollar National Bank
Note. Parties riding on ordinary ex-
curslon tickets will be provided with
comfortable seats and will be expected
to remain IN them, as the privilege of
running through the cars will be granted
exclusively to the good looking young
men. Parties employed for this pur-
pose must report promptly, as 1t would
be great disappointment to the public,
if this part of the exhibition should
fail.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

LIFE INsURANCE.-Mr. 5. A. Dan
ner, who recently died in this place,
held life policies to the amount sll.225,
III the following companies:
Virginia Protection, $4,000; Mutual
Life of New York, 1880; Aetna, g.
l4O; Equitable, sl.O0s; Piedmont and
Arlington, s6l4.
The policy IN the Mutual OF New
York was applied for April 26. 1t was
received May 7th. and his death occur
red May 18th. The check is now ready
for payment of the loss.
Mr.. J. w. Danner held policies to the
amount of IS, 2lO, of which s2500 was in
the Virginia Protection and s2,7l0, IN
the Aetna. His policy in tho Virginia
Protection, will be due on the 9th day
of August and will be paid on or before
that date.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPERv1s'
oRs.-The Board Of Supervisors will
meet at the Court House on the fourth
Monday in July next, that being July
%, 1879, for the purposes following:
To audit the accounts of the County ;
to settle with the County Treasurer and
Sheriff; 10 receive, audit and approve
the report of the Superintendent Of the
Poor; to examine the books OF the
Commissioners Of the Revenue to fix
the amount Of the county levies for the
year 1880; to order the levy on persons
and property, and, generally, to act
upon all such matters as may properly
come before them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
DIED.

Departed this life, near Moore's Store, shenan
do,h county, Va, on April r. 1879, Mrs. Hannai
Lloyd aged II years, months and p days.
Departed this life, near Timberville, Rocking
ham county Va, on May 10, 1879, Mr.. jacob J
Ryman aged u years, and months.
Departed this life, near Moore's store, Shenan
doah county, Va, on May 2i, 1879, Mrs. Julia
Miller, wife Of Mr.. Paul Miller, ana daughter ol
Philip Lindamood, Esq aged Al years, months
and II days.
Died, near Woodstock, June 10th, ISABELLA Del
finger: aged IS years, 10 months and . days.
For several years she was great sufferer bu
Was withsl a meek and accomplishing child Of
affection She died in hope OF a bhssiul lmmor
tality. ,,,
Her church membership was in the Lutheran
congregation, Of this place.
'Ihers is calm for those who weep,
A rest for weary pilgrims found
They softly lie, and sweetly Sleep
Low in the ground"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

The debt of Virginia has been read
iusted and the new bonds will soon be
issued. This subject has interested the
people in every section of the State
but there is subject Of greater Impor-
lance to our readers. Many of them
are afflicted and are unfit for business,
be cuse they are suffering from dyspep-
STA, oss Of appetite, nervous Affections
liver complaint, sc. For these aflllc-
tons SMITH & SHAKMAN's Stomach
bltters is one OF the great remedies.
Try it. If your merchant does not
keep it. get him to order it. The Com
missioner of Internal Revenue has de-
cided that it can be sold by merchants
who have no liquor license, or order II
yourself of SMITH & SHAKMAN'
Wholesale Druggists, Baltimore Md.
May 2l,--ly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

CHILD HANGED.-A child about one
year old, whose parents reside near
Pembroke Springs, Cedar Creek, acci'
dentally hanged itselfa few days ago
The child had been left on bed while
its parents were out in the garden. On
returning they found the child hanging
behind the bed. 1t had fallen or at
tempted to get off the bed, when it
head caught between the railing and tn
wall. 1t was dead, when found.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

The Staunton Tirginidn says Rich
mond firm has bought $4,000 lbs. Of
wool IN Augusta county, this spring
One of the firm left s9,ee0 cash 10
Staunton last Monday. to pay Tor WOOL
In this county large number ofsheep
are raised, but we could easily raise
ten times that number. The wool crop
can be made larger than the wheat crop
The price of wool has recently adyanc-
ed and some unwashed wool has sold
as high as thirty cents per pound
Thousands of sheep can be raised in the
hill. of this county, and their culture
would annually bring thousands OF dol
lars to the county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
NIGHTMAKE.-Prof. Hartley CAV


NIGHTMARE.-Prof. Hartley gave
us Mark Twain's literary nightmare
which was not more amusing than q
night mare in which one Of our citizens
INDUCED a few nights ago. He had
been out raking in very rough field
and about twelve o'clock at night, he
was again, in a vision, engaged In the
same occupation. He sleeps on q bed
that has rollers. His wife was sudden
" startled by finding the bed pulled
from one side ofthe room to the other
while her husband was crying out
"Dog on the rake, This ground is all
fred rough, Whoa, Bally'," and ther
another series Of pushes and JERKS ano
rough talk to Bally. TWAS sometime
before he could be convinced that h'
had hold of bedstead instead OF a hay
rake. Finally, he became quiet and
surrendered himself to that sweet re-
pose which none enjoy more than the
hard working farmer,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

BANK FAILURE.-The Page County
Bank, at Luray suspended last Thurs
day. The cashier locked the safe upon
a new combination, and disappeared.
He is supposed to be defaulter' but to
what amount has not been ascertained.
It is rumored that he confessed that
he had lost $1,000. belonging to the
bank in individual speculations. 1t Is
also reported that his default will reach
the sum of $4,000. These reports are
not to be relied upon, but it is certain
that the bank has failed and that de-
positors and stockholders will lose
heavily.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

MUTUAL LIPE OF New YORK.
Some uneasiness was occasioned in this
community last week, by report that
the Mutual Life ms. Co. Of New York,
| had been declared bankrupt. 1t was,
however, soon learned that tho report
was founded upon an error in one of the
Richmond papers, which gave the name
of the Mutual instead of the Globe
Mutual, a company which failed some
time ago. The Mutual Of New York
is to-day regarded as one of the strong
est companies in the United States.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

The baggage wagons of Capt. Jos,
Andrews summer Excursion passed
through this place yesterday. He will
open his exhibition at some point near
Winchester, and expects to entertain
the citizens of the lower valley dur
ing the summer. Parties having sugges'
tons to make will report promptly, as
he is always glad to receive advice
No charge for children. Reserved seat'
OH the fences must be engaged two
days in advance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
Books added to Y. M. {. A. Library

Books added to Y. M. {. A. Library
June Odd, 1879.
Cosmos, vel; Through the Dark
Continent, Q vols; Life Napoleon ;
Ninety Three Longfellew's Poems
Bryant's Poems; Holmes Poems Sto,
riss of the Old Dominion ; Hypatia
Vanity Fair; Pendennis New Comes ;
The Virginians A Brave Lady; John
Halifax Gent; Romola; The Mil on
the Floss; Moses the Lawgiver; Life
Benz. Franklin ; Life Samuel Johnson /;
Infelice Ocean Workers A farce IL
lumined; The Professor; Shirley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

Robert Riddlebsrger, one Of the old
est citizens of this community, died in
Edinburg on the 18th inst, alter some
months of illness. "Uncle Bob" as he
was Familiarity called by every body,
was born in Botetourt county, but re-
moved to this county many years ago.
He leaves no children. but a devoted
wife and community of friends cherish
ed his memory. He died in the faitt
and with the hope Of a christian, thu
latter part of long life having beer
consecrated to worship in his favorte
church-the United Brethren.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

A NEW MILITARY CoMPANY.-A
Military Company has been organized
at Mt. Jackson, in this county, and
officers elected as follows: j. w. R
Moore, Capt, J. P. Lonas, First Lieut.
T. ]. Meem, Second Lieut.; Thomas II
Kimball Third Lieut.; &. A. Lantz
w. o. Towns, William Rosenberge
and Jno. Z. Murphy, Sergeants; Thorn
as Moore, color Sergeant, Jas. Ham
mon, Erasmus Lucus. A. A. Funkhou
ser, aud Jno. w. Koontz, Corporals
DR.. J. 1. Triplett, Surgeon and jane
Rosenberger, drummer. IfNew Mar
ket, Edinburg and Strasburg follow
suit, Shenandoah will soon have fin'
looking battalion of infantry,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

There Is now progressing on the chan
Gerry side of our court case of some in
terest, growing out Of Confederate trans
actions, between the present Admins
traitor and the Curator of Peter Craig's
estate. H. II. Riddleberger, Andrew
Hunter and Joseph Sprigg represent tn,
Admir-, and Walton and Allen The
Curator. The suit is brought by th'
Admr. The ttorneys are all on hant
and the dispositions are being taken
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
Thank you brother Smith for your kind
notice and title. It was first rate, but
an awful long time coming. Ifyou had
given us that notice ten years ago, we
would have blushed to the roots OF our
hair, but we have been in the harness
30 long, that it is nothing new to us.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

To ignore the warning Of approaching
disease is neither cautions nor safe.-
Prudence would suggest the immediate
use of good preventive remedy, such
as DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills, which
eradicate at once all symptoms Of bill
lious diseases.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
MARRIED.

On IS, inst by Ed. z. B. Shaver, Mr.. VIM. +
Dsetz to Miss Kate Hoekmsn-both Of this coanty
on1. inst. py Ed f, b. Shaver. Jos. Bauser
man TO Miss Virginia shipe. Of Frederick county
At Strasburg, Va, June %, 1879, by John Pirkey
Mr.. VIM. II. Baths to Miss Ada c. Woodward.
At the residence of the brides! father, Quicks-
burg, Va, on June is, 1919, by Rev. :. henkel, D.
D., Miss ii. Z. Glen and Mr.. Ambrose B. Deal
OF Shenandoah co., Va.
Near Mooreheld junction, Hampshire Co.,
Va, on June u, 1879, by Rev. N. W. Woodworth
Miss Agnes NJ. Bonney and Nj. George l.. Hern'
don. OF Luray, Page co Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

HAY MAKINs.-The hay making
season has been improved. So much
hay was made while the sun shone, that
prices rapidly declined and the demand
was not equal TO the supply. Feed II
to your sheep and cattle and turn itinto
meat. Ifiarm products do not pay in
ono way, they will in another.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

VA. AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE,
Attention is called 10 the advertisement
Of the Virginia Agricultural College.
This institution is becoming quite popu-
lar. Accommodating rates are offered
to students. For further information
write 10 the President of the College
for catalogue,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
THE HARvEsTER.-Mr. Z. NJ. Bush

THE HARvEsTER.-Mr. Z. M. Bush
ong is using a self binding harvester
this year. If these improvements coniin'
ne, the old lime harvest, when twenty
or thirty hands. with barrel Of Ice
water and large Jug Of whiskey with q
four O'Clock piece, could be seen on
every large farm, will be forgotten, and
instead ofbeing big job, one hand
will be able to take of a large harvest
To.see q man single handed attack
fifty acre field of grain and with aid Of
two horses and a harvester cut and bind
it. seems rema rkable and fully shows
the immense labor saying qualities Of
our machinery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
Special Notice.

A CARD.-To all who are suffering
from the errors and indiscretions OF
youth, nervous weakness. early decay,
loss of manhood, &C., l will send a reel
pc that will cure you FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by a
missionary in South America. Send a
self.addressed envelope to the REV.
JOSEPH L. INMAN, Station ID, Ne~
York City.
an..l5,-ly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

The ice-cream saloons are so plenty
and the signs so big and so light at night,
that the young man who can't raise a
quarter has no satisfaction In visiting a
lady friend. Whenever a young lady
proposes walk, these warm sweltering
evenings, you may be sure that some
ice cream dealer will get your two tens,
and FIVE If she ia tond Of cake.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

LEcTUREs.-Rev. w. r. Hunter,
popularity known as the Children's
Friend delivered a serios of interesting
and highly instructive lectures In this
place during the last week. Children
we're very much interested and were
highly delighted. Last night he gave
an interesting lecture IN connection with
q stersoptcan exhibition.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
Fourth Of July I!
Excursion to Harrisburg I!

Excursion train to Harriaonburg on
the Fourth Of July, will leave Wood
stock, at 7.l2 A. N.
Fare for the round trip alps.
Arrangements for grand celebra.
ton OF the day have been made. A
number of military companies have ac-
cepted invitations to be present.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

Children cry for 1t, bat they stop cry
ing at once after they have taken a sim
gle dose, as DIR. Bnll's Baby Syrup cures
all the pains our little ones are subject
TO. Price Is cents a bottle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

SUGAR on CREpr.-No, Sir. From
this date. cssh will be required fol
sugar. Please do not ask me to sell
10 you on credit.
w. G. BARRON.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

A large stock Of bleached and brown
cottons, cottonadss and ginghans at
Wholesale prices at SRERRY BROS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

AnyPatent Medicine Advertised III
this paper can be had of b. Schmltt al
theregular price. June l2-u
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
House OF DELEGATES.

We are authorized to announce DR.. J. b.
TRAYER as candidate for the House Of Dele
gates, Virginia Legislature.
June 18th, te.