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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
WHAT A WIFE OUGHT TO KNOW

Very few men have the time or
the patience to make a shilling go
as far as it can-women have. Es-
pecialy a woman whose one
thought is to save her husband
from having burdens greater than
he can bear to help him by that
quiet caretulness in money matters
which alone gives an easy mind
and real enjoyment of hfe; to
take care Of the pennies, IN short
that he may have the pounds free
for all his lawful needs, and lawful
pleasures, too. Surely there can
be no sharper pang to a loving wife
than to see her husband stagger-
ing under the weight Of family life (;
worked almost to death in order to
dodge 'thc wolf at the door : Joy
less in the present, terrified at the
future; and yet all this might have
been averted if the wife had only
known the value and use of money,
and been able to keep what her
husband earned to 'cut her coat
according to her CLOTH for any
income is Gimited' unless you can
teach Yourself to live within it; to
waste not and therefore to want
not But this is not always the
woman's fault. Many men in
sist blindly on a style of living
which their means will not allow /;
and many a wife has been cruelty
blamed for living at a rate OF eX-
penditure unwarranted by her hus-
bands means, and which his pecu-
mary condition made absolutely
dishonest had she known it. But
she did not know it, he being too
careless or too cowardly to tell her
and she had not the sense to in
quirc or to find out. Every mis-
tress Of a household-especially
every mothcr-ought to find out
what the family income Is, and
where it comes from, and thereby
prevent all needless extravaganza.
Half the miserable or disgracetnl
bankruptcies never would happen
+ if the wives had the sense and
courage to stand firm and insist on
knowing enough about the family
income to cxpend it proportlonate'
7 ~ to restrain rs every wife should
too lavish husband; or failing
that to stop herself out of all luxu'
rics which she cannot righteously
afford. Above all, to bring up her
children in a tender carefulness
that refuses to mulet 'the governor
ont OF one unnecessary half'penny
or to waste the money he works Sc
hard for in their own thoughtless
amuscmcnt.-By the Author q
.JoLn HcIitar Gentlemen IN h'
Contemporary Rcrielc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
Interesting Experiences.

Hiram Cameron, Furniture Deal
er of Columbus, Ga, tells his ex'
pcrience, thus: "For three years
have tried every remedy on the
market for Stomach and Kidney
Disorders, but got no relief, untll
| used Electric Bitters. Took hve
bottles and am now cured, and
think Electric Bitters the Bes'
Blood Purifier in the world
Major A. B. Reed, of West Liberty
Ky, used Electric Bitters for an
old standing Kidney affection and
says: "Nothing has ever done me
SO much good as Electric Bitters,
Sold at fifty cents bottle by B
Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
WHEN NOT 70 Drink.
SOME WISE POINTS FOR BUSINESS
MEN WHO TIPPLE AT WRONG
HOURS.

Moderate drinkers engaged in
pursuits calling for judgment and
acumen, and who use liquors dur
inc business hours, end, with
scarcely an exception, as financial
wrecks. however successful they
NAV be i'm withstanding the phys
ical consequcnceof Of theirindulgence.
Thousands who retain their health
and are never ranked as victims OF
intemperance lose their property,
wreck their business and arc thrown
into bankruptcy because Of tipping
habits during business hours.
These men are not drunkards, and
only close observers can detect the
influence of strong drink in their
department; but nevertheless liq-
uor gives them false nerve, makes
them reckless, clouds Judgment
and soon involves them in bad
purchases, worse sales and ruinous
contracts. Sooner or later it Is
shown that the habit Of tipping
during business hours is fOrerun-
ner of bankruptcy. Let every such
drinker review his business trans
actions for a series Of years, a1d
answer whether this statement is
not true.
Liquor acts on the brain in the
same manner as chloroform or eth
er, producing a stimulation which
effects cool thought, followed by a
depression corresponding to the
amount of the dose. What man
would expect to succeed in business
if he were accustomed to take,
whilc at work, even very slight
whilfs ofether, chloroform or laugh
ing gas and keep himself all the
time, more or less, under such be-
cl0uding influences Such a man,
even if able to preserve his health,
would grow reckless. lOQuaciOus,
and soon prove no match for a
clear-hcaded rival. Liquor is an
indispensable ally wherever victims
are Systematically dceced, and its
effects are seen also in the riyalries
of Legitimate business.
The professional gambler keeps a
free bar, but never drinks himself
when at the table and, while a so
Der, clear-headeI, honorable mer-
chant, dealer or operator would not
endeayor to ply his rival with liq-
uor, hewould gam great advantages
from the latter's Sell-sought indul-
gence. Liquor shows Its victims
not only in saloons and gambling
dens but about boards OF trade and
stock exchanges and in every line
OF business requiring clear, cool
head. Moderate drinkers who at
tempt to do business with even
slightly excited brains are the men
who are all the time making losses
and going to the wall.-CLic0go
TibWc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
French and Plain Candies !
PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or tor inn
provoments in old ones, Caveats I1iringe-
ments. Trade Marks and all patent bnsi-
ness promptly attended TO.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN
REJECTED may still. in most cases, he
patented by rs. Being opposite the L. 5
Patent Oilice and, engaged in Patent
business exclusively, We can secure pat
ents IN less time than those who ar7 r.
mote from Washington.
When inventors send model or sketch
We make search in the Patent Office, aud
advise rs to its patentability, free of
charge. Correspondence confidential !;
fees reasonable aud no charge unless
patent is obtained.
We refer by permission TO the Cit,
Postmaster, aud to the superintendent oi
the Post Ohcc Money Order Division in
Washington. For special references,
circular. advice, terms, &c, address
&. 4. SNOW Il CO.,
Opposite Paent Office Washington. ID. {
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
Yarns About CieTgyman.

The late Rev. Joel lIawcs, OF
Hartford, is remembered 10y many
as a most eloquent divine. Singu-
larly angular IN person and quaint
in manner, he preached truth IN Il
most forcible way. On one Occa'
sion, after announcing that the
usual collection would be taken for
foreign missions, ne added, IN ms
most impressive manner: "And |
would say to those persons who are
in the habit OF putting buttons into
the box that | would thank them
not to hammer down the eyes, for
the Lord is not deceived, and as
buttons they are valueless.' 1t
need not tie said that there were no
buttons that day.
y clergyman writes:
"a Young man, plain, good
hearted lrishman, was about 10
get married, and he came to arrange
all the difficulties he though con-
nected with the ceremony. ! as
surcd him there would be 10 DIM
Guilty that would see BIN through
all right. But, said lac, '~hat
about the ing? | explained and
then, with a blush, when must l
kiss the bride p answered that at
the close OF the ceremon, | would
offer prayer, and Just as soon as
| would say Amen he was to KISS
the bride
The ceremony went through all
right; said "Amen," and looked
at him in knowing way. lie sud-
denly remembered his duty, made
little jump, like a timid front at a
ny, aud kissed-nOt the bride, but
me. IL WAS the heartiest kiss | re-
member ever to have experienced.
/ He had "A short cropped black mus
tache, and sill can leel the warm
pricklng of it on my lips. | un'
derstand since that why M wife
has always teased me to raise a
mnstache.-HOpci'S Hoathlq.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
Types Of Elgl!Sln9l.

In ones every day experience in
society, be it gained in summer or
winter, spring or autumn, while
one meets many specimens Of wnat
may he termed the genus "gentle-
man, as he flOurishes IN England,
and who, as such present no dis
tinctive ear marks different from
one common pattern, one encounters
various types Of men. Taken in a
general way, there is good deal
OF resemblance between them
But underlying the surface made by
the observance OF code Of social
rules, whose enforced acceptance
makes men apparently so alike, there
exists a current Of individual per
sonality discernible in the channels
chosen for the qualification of their
inherent and society-permisslble
bents.
Thus, as distinct types OF Eng
llsh gentlemen, we have tho hunt
ing man, the fishing man, the vo.
calist, the musician, the crlcketer,
the amateur actor, the turtle, the
yachts.man, the boating man, the
"horsey" man, the "army" man, the
"nayaP man, the young barrister,
the lawn tennis player, the shoot.
ing man, the "dOg' iancier, the
politician, and, rarest types Of all
in English high soclety-the scien.
tific and literary man. In many
men two or more of these distinct
types combine, as it were, and we
have an "army' man possessing
and exhibiting the distinguishing
characteristics Of the tennis player,
the amateur actor, or the yachts
man or the yachtsman may be 4
cricketer or "dOg" fancier, or
both, as we'll. Or, again, the young
barrister may be politician "a
most frequent combination), or the
hunting man may be vocalist,
and so on.
But think it will he generally
found that, while several traits
may be possessed, one will take the
lead and show itself before the
others. Now, how do these COVER
ming signs Of individual taste ex-
hibit themselves in society! In
good society all men dress alike
The exhibition Of anything sayOr'
ing of profession or predominant
taste in either clothing or ornament
would be aboutas glaring a confes-
sion of low breeding, or dad form,
as "A man could make. OF course,
except clergymen. Their garb Is
unmistakable. From the high
church curate, in long black coat
and standing collar, buttoned only
at the throat, sti1 white chOker
fastened behind, and black ielt hat
with cord and tassel, to the low
church rector or vicar, whose black
suit of ordinary clothing is relieved
by a simple white crayat, we have
the "parson." Bishops, deans and
archdeacons, too, wear aprons
CATERS, amd shovel hats with ro-
settles. There is no mistaklng them.
| Everybody else dresses alike. 1t
is true that all doctors were black
coats and high "chImneypot" hats
white OF drab in summer, black III
winter) bat doctors can'C be class
ed with the men | am speaking OF,
for doctors, as rule with very
few exceptions), don't go INTO high
society in Eugland.-'Coctdiga|
| IN Thc Irg0adHt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
THE POINT OF DEATH.
WHEN DISSOLUTION OCCURS A
MATTER OF GRAVE NICER
TATNTI.

Although usually it is easy to
tell when dissolution has occurred,
vet there are cases which occur
from time to time rend ering the
matter one of very grave uncer-
tainty. The point at which the
soul relinquishes the body is among
the most difficult things to estab-
hsh. Perhaps this uncertainty is
one of the reasons why there is
such curiosity as to death-beds and
last words. We are anxious TO
know how affairs appear to those
who are passing away. They are
undergoing the great change
through which every one must
pass.
How does it look to them Very
little more information is to be
gathered from the dying than
from the dead. Certain in
ferences may be drawn from
the surroundings - the depart
ing color, the cold, deepening stare,
the groan, the rattle in the throat,
the stllening limbs; but they are
as likely to mislead as not. And
the same may be said Of the death
sayings. They are as enigmatic
as the declarations OF the Oracles.
We may take sometimes half a
dozen meanings from them, rs, for
instance, GOethe's "llOre light "
Was it the sense Of earthly dark
ness growing around him, or was it
the breaking Of the eternal light
upon his vision, or was there yet
some deeper Significance in the
exclamation
Medical works show that people
have been resuscitated fifteen,
twenty and even thirty minntes
after apparent death. lleldon, the
highwayman, is said to have been
dead thrce.quarters of an hour
His body was cut down after hang
lng that length Of time, and was
handed oyer to his friends after a
thorough examination. That night
he was seen rs well as ever except
for a stiffness of the neck. Pryce,
the Norwich mlser, was dead as
Caesar, according to those about
him, and until some thoughtful
person, distrusting the warmth OF
I his hands, administered a stImu'
LIANT. He arose and lived years
afterward. Cases Of mere trance
are almost innumerable.
Supposed deaths from drowning
show that resuscitation may take
place thirty or forty minutes alter
all life has apparently left the
body. The question as to what
becomes of the soul in this long
interval is the one which puzzles
many. But the chief point of the
matter is that the physicians ana
friends should not too readily ac
cept appearances in the critical
hour There may, as in the fraser
instance, be yet some spark OF HE
remaining. As DR.. Lackersteln
claims, there is absolutely no reason
why, with the resources he EN-
ployed at hand, any one should dlC
of an overdose Of chlorOiorm OF
from a shock while undergoing
surgical operation.-ETc
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10

on the first occasion the Prince
carried away with him five pearls,
which he carefully guarded. 1t
was two years before be was able
to buy the whole necklace. When
the Queen afterwards learned the
secret Of the purchase she made a
re solve to wear this charming ex-
bibi ton of her sons love on all Oc.
casiors, and hence she wears it
every day, and gives it place
even when she wears her state
levels on great occasions.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10

I'm Marion county, w. Va, last
week A boy named Smith met death
in a peculiar manner lie was
making a snare for rabbits, when
nv some unknown means the loop
sIipped around his neck, aud the
sapling to which it was tied
springing into an erect position the
boy was swung OIL his feet and
checked TO death.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
DR. B. +. MAPHIS & BRO.
Don nti-t-.-

Orricrs: Woodstock and saumsvile. Virginia.
In woodstock, Ist and so weeks of each month,
In -aumsviile 2d and ftl weeks
Thcae in need Of lrst class Dentistry at moder-
ate piices will do well O. call.
Fall sets Of Artificial teeth from ir01lo fi100,
$3.50 and 5000
Pure gold flAngs from e, q io 5000, SILVER
sInngs from zoe. o. 800
Artificial teeth put uD on solid gold. Gold and
Censloid Combination. Celiei0id and subher plates.
Gold a0d Porcelain rivotiug. ciasps, &C., Special
attention gwen io linlg and preserving the na-
ursf teeth. and correcting tho irregulartics
All worl warranted first class.
~ Tes.hextracted .bsoiutoiY without pain by
he 80 Of Nitrous OxIdeOas'
Nav t. f-f-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10

\ story is going the rounds OF
the press called "a son turns up
after twenty-five years absence
We have seen a son turned UP
after an hours absence, often, anu
meyer thought anything OF it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
DR a. MARTIN.
SURGEON ~ DENTIST

Respectfully informs The public ihat
le has resumed the practice Of his pro-
.ssion s-dsr- leif 81 the store of i. j.
Fravel, in Woodstock, willreceiye pro-
mpI attention
May -, 'si-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10

A ego as You please raee-the
present race of women.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
lam OUT AGAIN.

All persons having stamps ON their
premises that they want taken out, or
farms cleaned, will do well to call on OF
address A. NJ. EVANS,
aug. 13-3m. Edmburg, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10

OFFICE: Main ST., opp. the Court House.
WOoDsI0cK, VIRGINIA.
Teeth extracted hy the improved meth
cd, perfectly harmless to the most delicate
persons Artificial teeth inserted in any
manner desired. Specia. attention given
20 SLING teeth with gold OF any OF the
cheaper Filings.
VIII visit EdIuburg regularly on thc lst
and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. 700 which
time he can Doe found 90 tle residence of
Mr.. Joseph Evans, opposite lopewoll's
drug store. lJuly l0 Sly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10

Where there's viii there's
generally a way-to contest it,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10
SHENANDOAH HEnaLp
ADVERTISING RATES.

One column, one year, 10000
Half = 5000
Quart. . $500
Eighth" &" 1900
One square one year, 1000
Local Notices per line over 100, Sc.
" " less I0c.
Legal ads. ? squares (4w) $50
Additional squares, %" 100
sales not exceeding 3 50. a W. 800
Additional ~ LOO
Squaresin Iegalnotices and sales II in. each
All other squares inch.
Professional cards, 81. ona year. 10 90
Number Of insertionsmust be marked on
manuscript or they will be charged until
forbid. .-.,
No loeal'noticcs Inserted for less thab go
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-10

JAs.H.WtlIiA1is. MH.l. Huusvs
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
HERE AND THERE.

R. s. Frary, the wel-known dealer in musical instruments. in West Winsted. made an assignment to Col Wheelock T. Batchellor on Monday, September 20, for the benefit of his creditors. Win- sted Prass.
 MT Henry c. Warner, of this town, is to read paper, on the history of Afford, before the quarterly meeting of the Berkshire Historical society, which oc- CUFFS at Pittsfeld, on Thursday, Sept. 30. The paper will be of great interest, and be made the more so by MT War ner's ability to handle the subject ex- haustiyely.-[B Berkshire Courier.
 The Western Connecticut Poultry as- sociation has issued 8 statement of what its second annual exhibition will con- sist of. The exhibition will be held in Winsted skating rink, December 14th to 17th inclusive. The managers invite merchants, manufacturers and all others to contribute cash, wares and merchan- disc to be given as special prizes. All contributions must be sent in by Oct. g.
 The boy, who enquired for ssgal- vanized" arithmetic at Lemmon's drug store, finally was prevailed upon to be satisfied with practical" one. He no doubt thought galvanized book would be very practical one for the average school boy, and his head was clear. IhOmaston E,rpreSS.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
Alu0at Here.

That famous Danbury fair of fairs, in popularity and as at- tractive as the magnet. "Time cannot change nor custom stale it's infinite vari- ety."
 The indications are that this year will exceed every other in exhibits, new specialties, attendance, and all that would further the interest and enjoyment of its patrons With liberal views and wide awake ideas, the enterprising off cials of this society keep things boom ing, and their fair is bound to flourish. High premiums are given and every in. ducement is offered the exhibitor. The grounds are we'll situated, in perfect con dition, and with the usual equipment of buildings, tents, etc.; surrounded by charming natural scenery, the outlook from the grand-stand, amidst thousands of spectators, presents picturesque anc animated scene not soon to be forgotten and of itself is we'll worth the price O. admission.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
THIRTYNINE GIRLS IN TEN YEARS

Thirty-nine girls.
 In 10 years 15 will have married.
 In 10 years seven of the 15 will be widows dependent upon their own exer- tions for bread and meat.
 In 10 years 15 of the remaining "A will be sleeping under the sod. And how far apart will they be sleeping? One in Georgia, one in California, one in Ohio, one in Virginia. another, perhaps, in 8 missionary's grave in China, another amid the ashes of the ancient Aztecs of Mexico, another-but only time will tell where they will sleep.
 In 10 years the nine not yet mention ed will begin to lose their sweetness and develop something of the sourness SUD- posed to be inseparable from women that are destined to be old maids.
 In 10 years not one of the 39 but that will have tasted of the bitterness that comes in time to all human beings. Hope will be blighted, loved ones will be claimed by that same skeleton you beheld just now, sorrow in hundred forms will be experienced-indeed, to every one a surfeit of Dead Sea fruit will be offered. Consultation.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
NOREOI.K.

Mir and Mrs De Pew returned from their vacation, Thursday.
 MrJ. F. Millspaugh of Falls Village is quite ill at W. I. Sparks
 Miss Boynton's house is being reshin- gled by Mir Levi, the occupant.
 A new and convenient watering trough has been placed near the Hosiery.
 MT J. ID. Bassett has returned from his western trip and reports very en- joyabie time. MT Joseph Eldridge also arrived home last Friday from his west ern trip.
 Mrs B. c. Stevens has been seriously ill for several days past, but is recover ing.
 MT John Hanna of New Britain has recently placed monument on the Johnson lot the South Norfolk cemetery.
 MT Sanford of Hotchkissville has moved into the Shear shop boarding house and will work for the company
 MT Stiles of Hartford, a Yale graduate, has been engaged to teach in the Centre district. He is boarding at John D. Bassett's.
 MrSBaker, the landlord of H[illhurst, is to remain in town during the coming winter, to superintend the charging o1 the house.
 At the Centre district school meeting on Monday evening the 2Oth it was vot ed to purchase 12O single desks and te have three rooms completed by January 1st, to be heated by stoves next winter
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
SALISBURY.

PERSONAL. D. J. Warner is in Litch6eld holding court . Malcom c. is in Trinity college Miss Emma Dan iels and Johnnie Weible of Waterbury are home .Gleeful maidens Miss Mary Averill with her friends are on their annual visitation at the Crittenden house. They come like birds in spring time, without any care for day and date, take possession of the house and prem ises, are happy, make everybody happy they meet and greet; after time truck loaded with trunks wends it's way to the depot Then where? Echo answers where? The company at present are Miss Mary Averlll, Miss Mary Stallman, Miss Nellie Cheney, Miss Lucy Peck, Miss Emma Howk, Miss Saide Servin, Miss Grace Weed, Miss Dooittle.
 A social and festive occasion will be holden on Friday evening of the pres ent week at the house of Mrs F. w. Cofhng, in the interest of the re-decora- tion of the Congregational church. Some have it in their hearts to place something ornate and memorial beside and above the altar and pulpit to keep us in memory of those who have there spoken words of prayer, life and bene- diction. We believe they will succeed; the ladies always do in their endeavors. Let us keep those things we have heard in mind.
 Mrs 0. l.. Mitchell continues her visit with Salisbury friends.