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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

sales were from 90 to SIS II per 100
lbs. Ofthe receipts $40 head came from
Ohio 302 from Virginia, 65 from West
Virginia, 300 from Maryland, 1888 from
Illinois, 139 head from Tennessee, and
&c head from Pennsylvanla-total re-
ceipts tor the week 1920 head against
1859 last week, and 1247 head same
time last year. OF the offerings 749
head were taken by Baltimore butchers
% sold 20 Washington city butchers,
80 to country dealers, and l79 head TO
Eastern speculators-totals sales for the
week 1000 head against 1888 last week,
and 1869 head same time last year.
SwINE.-The receipts have been
largely increased over last weeks offer
lngs. The market is only fairly active,
trade not being as brisk as at the time
of our last report. Prices have been
fairly maintained, quotations being
without change, though the sales at top
quotations were not as numerous as they
we're last week. The market may be
considered shade weaker than it was
last week. We quote at 5a5f cts. most
sales being recorded at and near s. cts.
per lb net. The arrivals to Saturday
were some 3l65, and since then 1910
head. Receipts this week lO.l64 head
against 6642 last week, aud 6SS7 head
same time last year.
SHEEP.-The supply is rather lighter
than it was last week, and trade little
more active. The quality is hardly as
good as it was last week, there being
fewer top Sheep, most OF them being OF
the middle grades. Trade has been
mostly confined to home butchers
There has been no Eastern demand, but
few sales have been made to Wash
ington butchers. We quote at 4a4f cts.
per ID. gross. Nearly all the Sheep have
been disposed of. Receipts this week
1863 head against 1889 last week, and
I 2e0 hood somn time last wear.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Mr.. Rebt. Nelson Of Kernstown, last
week killed a fine lot Of hogs-lt was
perhaps the best pen Of hogs in Freder-
lex county. The following are the
figures 32S, 4l2, Ala, 416, 42S, 456,
making total of 9, 454 pounds. Who
can beat it?-Wm. News.
Messrs. Hotel & Painter, Of Shenan-
doah, can beatit They killed pen of
hogs that weighed SIT, AGO, 432, 43O,
435, 428 and 436. Total 3l3S. Aver
age 448.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

FURNITURE.-We are glad to note
that the manufacture Of furniture in
Woodstock, is becoming a considerable
enterprise. Messrs. Fravel &c Bro,
with their increased facilities, are man
ulacturing large quantities OF hrst-class
furniture and now our young and enter
prisipg young friends Silas B. Albert
an 1 John w. Fravel have embarked in
the same business. Persons desiring
to purchase furniture should call to see
them in the building formerly occupied
by Mr.. George Frayel. Their furniture
is modern in style aud substantially
made.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

VALENTINE DAY.-LOok out for next
Friday. Many of our young men who
are too dlffident 10 propose face to face
will send gushing epistles to their fair
dulcineas on that day. The bashIul or
backward young men are getting scarce,
but there are some Of them yet left, and
they are worth winning. The young
man that is always ready to say
sweet things and to propose, at the first
chance, is not always the best invest
'ment. Look out for the sweet notes of
the bashful boy, They are treasure
for any young lady.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

CATCHING SALMON AT KANAwHA
FALLs.-The Kanawha Falls cores
pondent ofth Fayetteville Enterprise
says:-"jim Rhodes caught a fine
salmon few days ago, which weighed
u pounds. Mr.. Huddleson also caught
a fine one, weighing about s pounds. The
fishing promises to be fine this season.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
BALTIMORE MARKETS
Feb. 1o1879.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
MONDAY; Feb. 10th, 1879.

Mich Cows.-The receipts are full
and trade dull. We quote at l5as5O
per head, rs TO quality.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle
ranged as follows Best Beeves at
5 O0as5 rs; that gen orally rated as first
quality 4 50as5 so i; medium or good fair
quality 3 50as4 so ordinary thin Steers,
Oxen and Cows 2 50as3 90; general
average ofmarket this week---extreme
range OF prices 2 50as5 IS. Most ofthe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

THANKS "A number OF Our SUBJ
scribers approaching the stringency OF
the times and the necessary wants OF
publishers have been renting by
mail. These friends are assisting US
materially and we shall put forth every
effort to make the HERALD worthy .oi
their continued support. Every week
we scatter over 1000 copies. These
are read by not less than 5000 people.
Our circulation is principally in our own
county, where it reaches every post
Office, besides we have general clrcula-
ton throughout the United States, a
few copies being sent to almost every
State in the Union. Within the last
week, we have received encouraging
letters from Iowa, Missouri, Kansas
and Texas. Letters fer publication
from these states, as well as from our
subscribers in California, Arizona, Ne
braska, and other Westesn States would
be read with interest by friends Of the
writers who still reside near the old
| bOmesteadS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
Special Notice.

CARD.-To all who are suffering
from the errors and indiscretions OF
youth, nervous weakness. early decay,
loss Of manhood, &C., | 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, Bible
House, Netc York City.
Jan. l5,-ly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

LOST SlOO0.-A travelling man flood
ed our town with circulars reading"Lost
by the citizens of this city $1,000 every
season, by throwing their old fashioned
felt and silk hats. A clerk in one of
our stores tried to save G5 cents, but
he now says the holes are no better
than they were and he fears that the
hat is not G5 cents better.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

On the 9Th inst. Samuel Madison,
colored, accidentally shot Lee Johnson,
colored, Of New Market. They were
hunting, aud Madison's gun went of
accidentally, the contents Of which took
effect IN Johnson's leg, just above the
ankle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Going, going, away they go, immense
bargains being sold by z. Heller & Co.
at their daily auction sales, this week,
A few days longer and then you will
have to pay the usual price and enor-
nous prices charged for goods elsewhere.
Buy while you have chance and Sc
cure bargains at 2. Heller s. Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

DEATH OF A VA. EDITOR.-John
Finks, for over thirty years identified
with newspaper enterprise in Virginia,
and since'l 1867 senior and proprietor Of
the True Mder of Warrenton, died Non
day of last week, at his residence in
Warrenton, Fauquier, county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

IMPROVING, Our tOwn-cOuncil have
manifested an inclination towards the
improvement of the sidewalks. We are
informed that the Committee on side
walks are going 10 advertise for pro-
posals for curbIng the walks. May they
continue the good work. The people
are generally anxious for 1t to begin.
There is no reason why it should be
longer postponed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Stonewall Jackson's old sorrel war;
horse. which bore his master under the
moon on the fatal night at Chancellors-
vile, is still living at the Morrison
homestead, in Lincoln. county, North
Carolina.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

An excellent Opportunity is now
offered every one to purchase bargains,
at the great auction sale of p. Heller
s. Co., in Mr.. Nelson's Store Room,
this sale will only continue sor few
days longer, goods at your own prices
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

NOTICE.-Our sales will continue for
the balance Of the week. You will do
we'll to call and give us bid, goods at
your own price. Auction at l 2. NJ. and
7 p. N. daily. don't miss the chance
Z. Heller & Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

STILL WAITING.-Th black squir-
rel man undertook to furnish one of the
physicians of Edlnburg with one dozen
patients, all suffering from the same
disease, and all on their way to Edinburg
to receive medical attention. He re-
quested the doctor to wait till they
arrived, and the doctor is still patiently
waiting.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

A shipwrecked sailor waiting fora
sail is like q business man sitting at
home and nursing a cough or cold
Get DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and be
cured. Only 25 cents a bottle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

The Warren Sentinel says there are
over 200, 900 spokes piled at tn depot
IN Front Royal awaiting shipment to
northern factories, and pertinently re-
marks-"Why are they not put into
wheels at home ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
]. Ward Wood. ESQ. of Hardy Coun-

J. Ward Wood, Esq. of Hardy Coun-
ty, has the largast herd OF Short-horns
in that County. His herd consists of the
fancy bull, "Ardrie Ruby" and fifteen
females, ofthe following families: Cara
bncs, Rubys, Daisy and Young Phyl-
lissis. He has one pure steer ~
weighed on the :, day 1t was
months old 1905 pounds; a 10 mon
old heller which weighed 1854 pounds
and a bull calf at months old, which
weighed 652 poundr. Grant County
Gazette
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
MARRIED.

On 9th INST by E. b. Shaver, Mr..
William Hurbaugh, to Miss Almlra
Williams, both OF this county.
On Feb. 9th. in the NJ. E. Church
South, at Strasburg Va. by the Rev. i.
Fox, Mr.. William II. Nelson of Wash
ington Co. Md. to Miss Eliza j. Ross OF
Strasburg Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

IMPROVEMENT Muhlenburg street
has been improved by the efforts of our
road master who has made culverts and
is about macademlzing the road from
the Graded School building to the hill
west of Judge Aliens residence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

NoTIOE.-I will receive proposals I'M
til the first day Of March, to wainscot
the court room. Specifications furnish
ed on application to me. The object is
to ascertain the cost of the work, with
the view OF having it done, If the cost is
not too heavy. 2. L. HUsHoUR,
Committee.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Ladies, your auction. We will sell on
Friday at l O'Clock exclusively for the
ladies and at 7 Z. NJ. for men, the ladies
will do well to put in their appearance,
z. Heller g. Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

An interesting revival in the United
Brethren church, conducted by Rev. A.
p. Funkhouser, has been in progress
for several weeks at Dayton, Rocking
ham county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
HUGHES & BURNER.

n. We still have on hand a
few Rakes which we will close out at
a slight advance on cost between this
and the 1st of January. This IS a
rare chance to get a good Rake tor
a little money.
II. & B.
Aug. 7th-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Mr.. Arthur Paul, son Of Mr.. Isaac
Paul OF Harrisonburg, has returned 10
that place after four years absence in
Texas.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

OUR. Prices. announcements for
District Offices, Payable in advance
$3.50; for County offices, $500.
Election tickets $500 per thousand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
yick's Illustrated Magazine is at

Vick's Illustrated Magazine is al
hand, full Of beauty, full Of instruction
and all for s1.25 cts. a year. We wis h
all the ladies In the land, could once a
month have the perusing Of its pages,
which at the end of twelve months,
would furnish no mean knowledge Of
botany, and practical flower culture,
besides other valuable information.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

LECTURE.-Judgo G. r. Calvert, Of
New Market, will deliver a lecture in
Woodstock, on Tuesday evening, Feb.
18th. Subject. -Iuddeity.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Mr.. D. T. Young, who appealed
from the decision of the County Court,
has succeeded in obtaining license to
sell liqnor in Luray.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

MURDERED AND RoBBED.-As MIR.
Howard Holtzclaw, telegraph operator
and ticket agent at Warrentsn juno
ton, Va, on the Virginia Midland rail-
road, was returning home last Thursday
night from his Office, between III and
IL O'Clock, he was waylaid, foully mur-
dered and robbed of his watch, chain
and money. His body was found a
quarter of mile from the station with
a large bullet hole IN his forehead. John
Williams, alias Richmond, colored, has
been arrested and lodged in Jail at War
renton, charged with being the murdetr'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

EPISCOPAL SERvICEs.-Rey. L. Z.
Martin ofGrace Church, Berryville Va,
will preach in Woodstock on Quinqua-
CESSNA Sunday Feb. 23rd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
Oliver Chilled

and you will then realize what per-
feet draft in pillow means.
We also have on hand the No.
Livingston, the centre draft Livings~
ton, A new feature in the Liylngs-
ton pillow, and the diamond or four
sided reversible point. And repairs
for all ploWs we sell.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Any Patent Medicine Advertised i'll
this paper can be had of B. Schmittat
he regular price. June l2-u
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

REvIvAL.-An interesting series of
meetings is in progress 10 the Christian
church, at EIinburg, under the charge
of Rev. Rhodes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

COURT PRoCEEDINes.-Estate OF
Catharine Miller, Decd. committed to
the Sheriff.
William F. Ross granted license to
sell books.
Israel Co1'elt appointed administrator
of Thomas Corbin, decd.
Estate Of Sam'l Combs, decd, COM
mitted to the Sheriff.
Petition for road from Hess saw mill
to Forestville road, dismissed.
The will of Christian Mumaw, Decd,
was produced and proven.
John Mumaw appointed administra-
tor Of the estate ofDavid Mumaw, decd.
Eli Coffelt executed bond as execu-
tor of Catharine Summey, decd.
Daniel Rhodes, minister of the Cos
pei in the Christian church, authorized
to celebrate the rites Of matrimony.
LIST OF CONvEYANCEs.
Deed from Isaac Wolf and wife to
Mary Sirius.
Deed from Evan Jones and wife to
Jacob Will.
Deed from Abraham Sheetz and wife
to John j. Burner.
Deed from Mary c. Windle &C., to
Amos Windle.
Deed from Jos. II. Swisher and wife
&C., TO Juo. II. Himmelright.
Deed from Jas. NJ. Bradford and wife
to Moses Zirkle.
Deed from Isaac Swartz and wife to
Ananias Swartz.
Deed from Mary Coh'man to Absa-
lom Cofman.
Deed from Amos Windle to Henry
Windle.
Deed from Hiram A. Jordan and wife
&C., to Nancy V. Jordan.
Deed from Noah f. Beedle and wife
to Jas. w. Stidley,
Deed from John Pirkey and wife to
OmerF. Prkey.
Deed from J. w. II. Moore and wife
to Jos. Perry.
Deed from same to same.
Deed from Atwett Lear and wife to
Adam Hosafuck.
Deed from Jno. Llneweayer and vile
to w. II. Siickley.
Deed from Geo. II. Snarr aud wife to
D. NJ. Pingley.
Deed from Geo. w. Minnlck and wife
to Geo. Bowers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

An arteslan well at Faquier Spring,
yield fifty gallons per minute. 1t is
800 feet deep.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

/ have been entirely cured Of sore
throat by two applications of Keller's
Roman Linlment. CHAs. Z. MERILAT,
No. Truck Co. Wash. DC. I
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Mr.. J. Sullivan, postmaster at Har-
risonburg, died yesterday morning OF
pneumonia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

DISTRICT NO. ..


We are authorized to announce J. MONROE
HOTTIE. as "a candidate for Comm ssioner OF the
Revenue. in District No. ,, composed OF Ma ilsoh
LnG Johnson magisterial districts
Feb. 5th &c.
We are authorized to announce GEO. J. GRAND
STAFF. as a candidate for Commissioner OF the
Revenue for district No. , composed Of Madison
and Johnston lnagisterial districts.
Feb. 12-te.'
We arc authorized 70 announce THOMAS W;
NcINT RIFF ss 2 candidate for Commissioner Of
the Revenue. in district No. ., composed OF john
ston and Madison msgisterial districts
Feb. H.
We are authorized 10 announce JOSEPH +.
PLAUGER, a. candidate for G mmisSioner OF the
Revenue in district No 2, composed Of Madison
and Johnston magis,erial districts.
Feb. l2-te.
We are authorized 10 announce CIEUM HAUs-
FNFLUCK rs a candidate for Commissioner OF
the Revenue in District No. :. composed Of Madl-
son Johnston magisterial districts
Feb 12th.-to
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Delay is dangerous when worms are
hourly consuming a child. You will
find Shriner's Indian Vermifuge a reLa-
BILE remedy. 1t will not fail to destroy
and expel worms. Try it. For sale by
J. S. Irwin & Son, Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Mrs. Polly Leedy, who died recently
in Dayton, Rockingham county, was
81 years old.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

New Market IS going to have a tele-
phone from the Postoflice to the depot.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

CoURT-DAY.-A big crowd attended
court, last Monday. Many of our
friends were among the humber and
they gave US the most satisfactory ev-
idence of their appreciation of the HER
AID. We feel grateful for their kind
ness and hope they may have many
friends who will emulate their example.
There were also a few candidates in
town. So many clever fellows were
never known to run for one office. You
can scarcely wish friend success with
out hurting the feelings OF another friend
standing by. For the names our read
ers are referred 10 the column OF au-
nouncements where you can fad the
names of the candidates.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
Baltimore Air Tight,

Nine Plate, Woodland, Evening at Home. Prize
Franklin, &c.
At the prices annexed will deliver Cook Stoves
aud Furniture at any station on the b. X .. Il. X
as far west as Cumberland, Nd, or south to
stanton. Va. also, on the Virginia Midland Il.
e. to Culpepper G. H., free of charges fer freight
Columbia Cook and furniture, No. Z, $22 "
do. do. No. 8, 70 w
Excelsior, Monumental or Nonpareil Cook,
10. 10, 70 W
do do do do
No. 50, 70 w
do do ID do
10. o.. 81 w
Tn ordering Cook Stores, IL YOU will send dis
ance from floor to bottom Of hole where pipe eu-
tiers chimney, we can send pipe to fit.
Returning thanks for the liberal patronage OF
the past twelve years, ihbpe to merit continu-
ance.
JOHN A. SAUM,
Sep. 25-6mo., tdinburg VA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

We are aut lorized to announce WIN. II. RICE,
as candidate for Commissioner OF the Revenue,
in district No. 3, composed Of Lee and AshDy
Msgisterial district.
Feb. 12-te.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12
DISTRICT NO. 3.

We are authorized to announce JAMES W.
sTIDLEY. as a candidate for Commissioner Of the
Revenue in District 10. 2. composed Of Lee ana
Ashby magisterial Districts.
Tab 4a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

We are authorized to announce J. ". ZlRKLE,
as a cand date f1r Commissioner Of the Revenue,
IN district No. 3, composed Of Lee ana AshDy
magisterial districts.
Feb 12-te
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

We sre authorized TO announce JOSEPH II.
sPENGLER ~ q candidate for Commissioner Of
the Revenue, in DIST let No. 3, composed OF Lee
and Ashby magisterial districts.
L,l,T
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-02-12

Invites the especial attention Of all persons in need
of Cook Stoves to the following list of necessary
and valuable FURNITURE which he GIVES with
each stove, the value Of which you can better de-
termins by pricing at your Dearest Tin and House
Furnishing Stores, and which / guarantee to be
a st class in every particular:
2 Iron Pots, Pot Lids, l Iron Tea Kettle,
skillet, ! Long Cast Pan, Lid Litter, lin Wash
Boiler l Steamer, 4-quart Coffee Pot, (or coffee
Boiler, as preferred), Fancy Tea Pot, Large Tin
Bucket, Large Dish Pan, l Cullender, Wash
Pan, l Sauce Pan and Lid, 2 Pudding Pans, Tart
Pans, - Pic Pans, Milk Strsiner, Milk Skim
mer, l Plain Ladle, Pierced Ladle, Iron Spoon,
Cake Turner, l Egg Whip, l Pastry Jaeger, l
Coffee Pot Stand, l Sad Iron Stand, Sad Irons,
q lbs each with No stoves and lbs. each with
Nos 8 and stoves,) 1 P epper Box, Nutmeg
Crater, Candlestick, Cake Moulds, 6 Cups, l
Dipper 3 Sheet Iron Pans, Biscuit Cutter, Roll
ing Pin, "Boss" Potato Masher, Knives and
Forks, worth anywhere $l,25 the set,) l Best
Quality Butcher Knife, Albatta Table Spoons
and Albatta Tea Spoons. (G. /. Mix Cos make,
Nos. 80 and 1901, 3 Joints Pipe and Elbow, Slaw
Gutter, l Shovel, ID. Stove Backing.
The Stoves from the celebrated mandatory OF
Messrs. /. A. Sheppard & Co., and we name the
Excelsior, Monumental, Nonparell and Columbia
Cook, as leading makes from their large variety.
We will give special quotations on any of their
goods, including Heating stoves, among which we
name The Chaplet, Caskct,