Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-25

1t is reported that white man named
James Fraser, Of Warren county, was ar
rested for an outrage committed on a
young lady, Miss Houghton, in Rappahan-
mock comfy. The young lady was -
years Of age. The latest report says he
was probably lynched
One of the most promising young law
yers. Of this place, is engaged in writing
a thrilling romance based on facts, emit
tied. "The Toad Hunters Of Woodstock
Common" or zone Minute Too Late. ~
1t will probably appear in dime novel
form in a few weeks.
EXAMINATION or TEACHERs.-A public
examination of applicants for teachers
certificates will be held at Woodstock
Saturday, October Sd l-s5.
W. W. LOGAN. G. 5. 5.
We are glad to say that Mr.. whiten
Bowman. one Of the most successful farm
ers of our county, paid our office visit on
Wednesday, after long and serious i'll
ness OF many weeks. We hope that he
NAV recover entirely, and never have
return Of his last sickness.
A large number Of the members Of the
Pioneer corps made a charge on the wire
fence along the railroad below town, on
Tuesday last They cut down number
Of posts aud cnt away many rods OF wire.
Our people say well done. If they set 'em
up on the other alley we will knock them
down again.
A certain lady Of the town stopped Mr..
VIM. Morrison and asked him why he had
cut down the railroad wire fence. MI
Morrison, with that mate politeness that
seems to belong to him, lifted his hat, I'M
covered his silver gray hair, and replied
MADAM. because hat fence was in my
way"
The New England veterans spent the
dav. Monday DIST, on thu battlefield of
Cedar Creek, where monument was
erected and dedicated TO the sth Vermont
Regiment. This regiment lost before sun
rise on the morning Of Oct. 18th, 1864, ITO
men. 10 officers and color-bearers out Of
total ofli9 men and l6 officers.
Messrs. Kronk 4 Miley. the enterpris-
ing cigar manufacturers Of Toms Brook,
Shenandoah county, again cali attention
TO all lovers Of a good smoke to their new
brand Of real Havana filed cigars, Little
Wonder. 1t is the best cigar Of the day
for the money Try it and be convinced.
travels Cornet Band sold their band
wagon, a few days ago, to the Lee Cornet
Band, Of New Market. Our band bought
the wagon a year or two since from dis
banded Luray band, but soon found that
they had no use for it, as the trains offer
superior and cheaper facilities for all the
travelling they want to do.
Miss Lila, daughter of Senator Riddle
berger tripped and fell on the miserable
old platform at this depot, the other
day. A young lady, whose name we could
not learn. was also thrown down BY one
of the loose boards, and painfully bruised.
Won't some Of our bad boys tear mp the
internal thing some night What does
our council propose doing about it =
Mr.. Henry Hotel informs his friends
and tho public that he has associated
with him in his -four and feed store, Mr.
P. Link Miller, and the firm will be
Hottie, Miller & Co. They are prepared
to furnish flour, feed &C., in any quantity
at the very lowest prices. See their adj
vertisement next week.
Many Of our farmers are having a hard
time to finish blowing for wheat seeding.
The earth is so dry and hard that it
breaks up in great clods, and it is almost
impossible to get it in order under the
harrow. Great clouds Of dust follow the
harrow as it IS dragged across the fields,
shutting out men and horses from view.
The Lutheran congregation are now
worshipping in their new church. 1t IS
handsome building, beautifully painted
and frescoed, and sufficiently large to seat
a numerous congregation. We congratu-
late our Lutheran friends upon their en-
ergy and perseverance. They certainly
have a beautiful house Of worship and
they richly deserve it.
The extreme drought has caused the
total destruction Of the pasture, and
many Of our farmers have already com
menced TO feed their cattle and stock
generally, as regularly as in mid-winter
The drought has not been as severe II
this section for many years. The river il
almost dry in some places above here
while the smaller streams, wells and
springs are drying up rapidly. Unless W
soon get plenty Of rain the question
water for stock will be a serious one.
The sharp rivalry between the tw'
brass bands Of Woodstock will make ever.
member Of these organizations exert him
self to the utmost and the result vii
give rs two very fine bands. Pitch j
bows. and sec who will beat. II is hare
10 say which Of these organizations vii
be the best. and we can only wait unit
they turn out in the streets before on
psople can judge between them. Boil
hands are composed of first class musica
! talent. and for this reason our people ar
betting high on both bands. Verify, op
position ~ the life Of trade. SO IL must b
with our bands.
The report that reached town on Tue
day that Mr.. H.H. Haun. Republican cal
@ didate for the legislature from this con
= ty. had been paTalyzed, created conside
Z able excitement in this community. "
:. are glad to say that this report is falls
u Mr.. Heun became chOkoG while eating b
supper on Monday evening, and reachir
r. the door staggered and fell down fe
y steps 10 the ground, bruising himself rat
If er painfully. At last accounts he was
is covering rapidly, and will be about In
r few days.
Mr.. NJ. Geary offers to the people
5 Woodstock and Shenandoah county, {
u erandest chance for bargains ever know
y in this county. lie will sell at pub
u auction an immense stock of Ladies' al
D. Gentlemen's goods, shoes and hose, and
70 large lot Of fresh and fashionable notiol
IN Don't fail to be on hand on the evenin
-. r srh,r.da, Friday aud Saturday