Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-01-08
LIT. CLIFTON, FOREST and CABIN
HILL ITEMS.

I'LL "A a-AAASs
Both tho merchants at Mt. Clifton have
returned to their counters, after having
spent several weeks entertaining their
humps.
The schools which had closed fer sever
al weeks on account Of humps, all re-
opened Monday.
The teachers an seem determined on
making the Institute which is appointed
to convene on the lith inst, a success.
We would he pleased to know how many
applicants there are for the Office OF Coun-
ty superintendent Of Schools, as there has
already been some three or four petitions
in this vicinity.
Our people were somewhat surprised to
learn lat Mr.. John II. llepucr who has
lust completed a splendid mansion, near
Rinkerton is now residing there with
wife, having been married month or
more to Miss Sallic Funkhouser.
Tho following ~ only partial report OF
tho marriages in ihc short Hills dur
ing the week between the holidays, viz;
Mr. Peter Fnnhhousert TO Miss Mollic E'iep,
Mr. Aquilla Baker to Miss Lydia Funk
houser, Mr.. solou Miller TO Miss Matilda
Funkhouser.
We may conclude from the above that
among tho numerous families Of Funk-
houser the subject OF mairimony has as
sumed contagious form, as there are
several more couples embracing one Of the
same name, IL not married last week, will
certainly be married This week
Mr.. C.. L. jordan is preparing TO build
blacksmith shop ON his premises in the
suburbs Of Clifton. This will certainly
enliven our town. for with three black
smith shops ourtown must ring. Mr. Jor-
dan saws he viii shoe all the horses in the
vicinity. and manufacture spring wagons
beside. lie has almost completed bis sam
ple wagon. This is the same gentleman
whose hogs died from cholera, after hav-
ING been converted to democracy.
We are informed that We are 10 have
steam tannery at Adam Barb's, on Stony
Creek. Mr.. Barb has gone TO Philadelphia
for the purpose Of trading with compa-
nv Of that city. who arc to operate the
same. We need something Of this kind,
Int how can we hope for it under demo
cratic free trade. anti-silver dollar admin
is,ration1
Tnrncr A. White, who has boon in the
employ Of J. II. Osborne,a wealthy carpet
dealer Of jacksonville, H., for several
wears returned to bis home at Clifton, on
a visit. He says Mr.. Osborne is doing an
extensive business, and is very wealthy.
Mr.. Osborne is a native Of Clifton, and
went TO jacksonville some IS years ago
where he married the only daughter Of
wealthy banker. and being q splendid
business man he has accumulated much in
addition to his wife's fortune.
Joseph a. White returned at the same
time with his brother after having spent
ten years in travelling over some % States
and Territories. Joe has been with the
Indians and can entertain our boys by tell
ing oftheir manner OF living.
We are panied to hear Of the death Of
Mr.. John Golladay. who resided near
Clifton. Mr Golladay wasnearly oyears
Of ace. and bad been q robust and healthy
man all his life until soma six weeks $50,
when. as be supposed, he had contracted a
severe cold and treated himself according
" until his physician informed him. about
one month ago. that he was suffering from
consumption Of a type that was likely to
terminate in death at any hour. lie was
member Of tho Lutheran church. lie
leaves wife and three daughters 10 mourn
their loss. His funeral was attended by a
large and sympathizing congregation at
s., Mary's Pine Church, on New Years
day. Rev. p. stire0alt officiating.
Santa Clan. failed topnt in an appear
auoe during the holidays accordingly the
boys met and passed tho following resolu-
tions:
NnrRrAs. Santa Claus is absent, and
ha, failed 70 hcstow gifis- ~ has been the
custom under republican administrations.
therefore be IL
Resolrei, That the President Doe asked to
offer liberal reward for the capture Of
Santa Claus.
The Solomou's Church Sahbath-sehool
cave a tree on Christmas rive loaded with
presents Tor an the small ones. We are
sorry to know that the Superintendent
was imposed upon by outside parties, who
placed articles on the tree which were %
disgrace TO them, aud reflected upon the
sacrednoss Of The occasion.
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