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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
MAURERToWN ITEMS.
Mrs. NJ. saum returned to her home, IN
Iooorsto,vn Nd. ON the l4th inst.

Mrs. NJ. saum returned to her home, IN
Hagerstown, Nd, on the litb inst.
Our boys have just been bringing ia the
squirrels IN full force. They say they are
very plentiful.
Thos. Flynn, IT,, shot a ground hog last
Friday that weighed 100 lbs, Tom said
he would make a nice roast
Marble playing has become so interest
ing here lately that the young men on
rainy days play With umbrellas hosied
over them.
For sALE AT HALF COSTA good job
10, of Chronic Grumblers, in thissurround-
ing country, since the "Ten Nights in
Bar Room" has been played here.
There is entirely too much gossip in our
village. II YOU don't like a person don't
try to make it q subject Of conversation on
every occasion and work to their down
fall. 10 lis no: the proper way to repair
an injury. Qait yow meanness.
Mr.. Samuel Maphis, of Saumsyille, Va,
was paralyzed in Rockingham county last
week while he was paying visit to some
of his friends Of the above county. He
was brought home on Tuesday. He seems
to be a. helpless as n child.
The b. & o. r. r. Company improved
the looks Of their platform railing at the
depot with q coat o f whtewash on Tues
dav. Now, If they would just tackle the
dcpot with the same it would be a marked
Improvement
We notice the cigar factory Of l.. B..
Shaver has again started with inll forco
Of men. They shipped last week 2l2OO
cigars TO Baltimore and Washington, D.
G. This brings IN money to the county
and gives employment 10 g to people
We would only like TO see more Of tlis.
Willie Conner, from Cedar Creek, Va,
who is II years old, dfoye four horse
team from the above place to the depot
here. loaded a load of merchandise and
returned home safe. This young lad was
not accompanied by any one. This IS
something quite uncommon, the distance
being about % miles the round trip.
Thieves are lurking about. On Tuesday
NIGHT the 18th inst, the door lock on G.
w. Dolls granary was broken opsn and
about four bushels of wheat stolen. Also
some cellars have been entered and pies,
bread. &c. stolen. Now watch for these
dirty scoundfcl- and load them with some
b. b. shot. This will be- an cneciual cure.
On lat Saturday, whilst Mr.. Morgan
Schumacher, on TOMS Brook, was in his
barn mixing feed for his stock, no heard
loud peal Of thunder, and, on looking
M. saw that his barn was on fire az three
different places. The lightning struck
the corner of the building close to the
roof. setting the roof ON fire in two differ
emit places, and also catching on the floor
close to some hay and straw. b Mr.. ;.
beng ON hand, and also his two sons close
by, they readily distinguished the flames
The lightning rod men should give Mr.
Schumacher call.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
Female INFlRMARY,

The publit are hereby Informed that an
infrmary for the treatment Of all female
diseases has been recently established
At rock, VAD
to meet a long and pressing need OF this
great Valley, which contains over 2OO,OOO
Inhabitants, but without single hospital
for the treatment Of female diseases. The
building is large and commodious with
suitable arrangements, while the extensive
experience both in this country and IN the
great hospitals Of Europe, Of the surgeon
in charge, should command the largest
public confidence in his fitness for this
special work, and the good to flow out OF
this institution.
IY-The charges are moderate and very
much less than for similar services IN the
Northern cities.
Tv-The public are cordially invited to
inspect the arrangements for the comfort
OF the patients, while everything Will be
done for their speedy restoration to health
All surgical operations will he charged for
at minimum prices, but which, Of course,
will bear relation to the gravity Of the
case. Eel3"C Communications will receive
prompt attention.
". II. TRIPLETT, NJ. D.,
dec. 2-lyl Surgeon in Charge
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
DAVIS l--- Quilter.-

The Warren Sentinel says: At the last
term Of the county court of Page county,
Geo. X. Mullin, Proprietor Of the Luray
Inn. applied for an ordinary license
through his counsel, judges Calvert and
Newman, and Capt. r. S. Park, which ap.
plication was refused by Judge Brand
after an elaborate argument by the gentle
men named. who took the ground that the
provision OF the Luray charter yesting in
the council of that town the power to say
70 whom licenses 10 sell liquor within its
corporate limits shall bc granted vas nm
and ifnot, that it was re-
pealed by the act OF February 26, l--6
(local option law.) Major S. $. Turner,
whose reputation as a fine lawyer is well
established and growing annually, was
employed by parties opposing the hcepso
to Mr.. Mullin, and successfully net the
arguments of his attorneys. An appeal
was taken from Judge Brands decision to
tho Circuit Court, which was heard here
Monday by Judge Turner, and after brief
aud pointed speeches by Capt. Parks, and
Major Turner for and against Nr. Mullins
application for license, he affirmed Judge
Brand
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
sTRAsBURG ITEMS.

Cuss words are awful
Cut worms are raging now,
And whosoever is not effected thereby
Must lie!
The Good Templar Lodge, lately organ
lied here, hold their meetings in the
Masonic Hall. The order is in flourish
ing condition.
A leap year party, by number Of the
young ladies Of the town, was held at the
Chalybeate Hotel, on last Saturday
night.
] acob Kern, Esqr., an old and respected
citizen, died on Sunday morning last, at
his residence, four miles west Of thus
place, on the back road.
An election for mayor and aldermen
will be held in this town on the 9th Of
Nav. the officers elected to serve for the
term of two years. Notices 10 that effect
have been posted by Deputy Sheriff +. I.
Grove.
Much building is going on here, ana
much more talked Of, besides other things
too numerous to mention. The fact il,
the old place is on a regular boom. For
the pic-nics and yard parties planned out
here for the coming simmer, it beats
"Tom Walker" Meantime don't fail to
attend the Rainbow Festival June l4th,
18th and 10th.
Hail in considerable quantities fell here
on Monday afternoon, dong but little
damage 50 far as heard from. he
temperature. however. has been very
sensibly affected and now instead Of using
palm leaf fans to fright the sultry air Of
May, the proper wrinkle is to disport
ones self beside glowing CRATE, or caper
nimbly in a good warm snii.
The ladies of the W. +. Church, Of This
place, will hold Rainbow Festival on
the evenings Of the llth, 18th and 10th Of
June. The proceeds TO be applied TO the
fund for the erection Of the NJ. +. rarson-
age in this place. A good time is antici-
pated, and the patronage OF n generous
public is earnestly solicited. Let every
body turn ont, and give the Rainbow
ladies' all the encouragement that cause
so worthy demands.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Shlplett Il Shockey will give you terms
on county agencies for Davis loSS Qnilter'

Work has at last been commenced on
the new passenger depot at this place. a
large lot of material has already arrived
and the work on the foundation is IN
progress. We are glad to say that 1t viii
6e a commodous and handsome structure,
built of stone and nicely finished. Besides
the waiting rooms, one of them being
strictly for ladies' and their escorts, and
another for gentlemen, there will also be a
baggage and express room and Offices Tor
the AGENT and assistants. We believe il
is now the intention of the railroad au-
thorities to give Woodstock the railroad
facilities and accommodations it has so
long lacked, aud which its importance as
q business point, as well as the county
seat Of one Of the most prosperous conn
ties in the State, deserves. We think it
is very likely that we Will be given -
night telegraph operator, something we
have long needed and should have had, 10
being singular, if nothing else, that o'h'r
stations Of far less importance have had
this accommodation for years while
Woodstock, where this was an imperative
necessity, has been given the grand
bounce. Dir. Chapman is only required to
remain on duty until O'Clock, but through
a spirit Of accommodation, and we don't
think any living man has ever had more
of this in his nature. has often kept bis
Office open and remained on dirty until
after midnight, although there is no
harder worked man on the line of the i.
l. o. May we not hope that the new
depot is only a forerunner Of the long de-
layed Justice the b. & o. K. K owes Wood
stock, and this section of our grand old
county
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

Owing to the great press upon Cur
columns last week we were unable TO
make mention of the fine performance
given in Twins Opera Hall on Saturday
night, May 5th, by the Shenandoah Anna
tours, composed of number OF young
ladies and gentlemen of Maurertown, as
sisted by Mr.. Robert J. Walker. OF this
place. The play was T. S. Arthurs cele-
brated "Ten nights in a Bar-room'" ana
was given tor the benefit of the Fire Com
PAW. The hall was well filled by the
ladies' and gentlemen of the town and
country. and to say that they were great
" pleased would fall short of the truth
We have heard nothing but praise for this
effort 80 kindly made by these young
people for the benefit of our town, ana
thew can DO sure of a large and hearty
greeting if they should ever appear before
our people again.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

The unusual cold Of the few days and
nights in the early part of this week was
caused by the hail storms, in some in
stances quite heavy ones, that occurred
on Saturday afternoon. northwest and
south west of this section. Strasburg and
Mt. jackson were both visited by hail on
that day, while the Capon Bridge section
of Hampshire county, w. Va, suffered
considerably from very heavy storm ct
wind. bail and rain. We also learn that
a storm of the same character visited the
country Just southwest Of Wardensville'
W. Va, on that day. Fine rains have
fallen all around us, but Woodstock and
its surrounding country Is dryer than the
prohibition town of Winchester. The
hay crop will be very short, and the whes'
is suffering considerably from the long
drought prevailing through this neIgoor
hood.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
EDINHURG, VA, May IL, ~

Ediior Herald
In your issue OF last week it il stated
that the suit between Mr. Jos. Triplett
and myself was compromised by each
party paying his own costs. This state
ment is not correct. Mr.. Triplett first
proposed to me, through Mr.. Baker, to
pay me SO and each Of us settle our own
costs. This proposition, however, re-
fused to accept, and then be agreed to
pay half of my costs and So, which Icon
scented to. If any one should be inclined
TO doubt the correctness Of this statement,
/ refer them to Mr.. d. A. Bowman, by
whom can substantiato it. | make this
correction because quite number of my
friends and others have been interested in
this case. and am anxious that they shall
know the truth, and the whole truth asto
how it was finally settled between ms.
Written BOWMAN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

Messrs. nosfeld and Kclso. Shippens-
burg, Pa, will establish creamery, at
Mt Jackson, Va, at an early date They
have leased, with the privilege Of buying,
piece of ground Of DR.. Triplett, quite
near the shenandoah County Farmers
Mil, and are now receiving their ma
chinery, the most Of which arrived at Mt
Jackson depot this week.
It will have a capacity Of 1000 lbs. per
day, and they feel that success can be
made ofit-NhcnaHdoah J'dilcy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

Mr. WIN. II. Miller, Of Cabin Hill, while
trimming a tree at Messrs. Stoneburners
bark peeling, cut his leg very badly lie
was taken to his homo.
Rev. J. W. Dolphmyer, Of Mil Bank
Page county, Va, will preach at Joppa
Saturday night, the 18th inst
On Friday, lth inst, Mr. Abram Keller,
while returning home from the bark
pceling came in contact with three bears,
an old one and two cabs. lie tried to
capture tho cubs, but the old one was too
llrlnlnns
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Davis lsss Quiltcr.-

Dr. T. +. Locke's dental rooms. at his
residence on Main street, opposite VIM.
FeN's. are fitted with all the modern ap-
alliances for the successful practice of his
profession. Ifyou need the services Of
skillfnl dentist call on him. Ut
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
ONE OF THE BEST OF SIlENAN-
DOAH VALLEY
Farms For Sale !!
The undersigned will sell privately what
is known as the
JUMPING Run FARM!

situated in Shenandoah county. IL is To-
Gated on the Shenandoah river, with the
b. q o. r. r. passing through II, and with
a switch. or side track tor local conye.
nience, within $50 yards Of the house and
barn. 1t is within one-fourth mile of the
Hawkinstown post Office, and about three
fourths of a mile from splendid mill,
over a GOOD road with no grade. The
Valley turnpike alone separates 1t from
the Shenandoah river, and the Jumping
Run passes through it at right angles with
the river. Neither stream ever has or ever
can overflow any portion of IT, land.
The farm consists Of
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Homeopathy S:ia $:S

ical missionary in many families aud a
trnsty adviser in all to one of these add
a case of Homeopathic medicines and The
family as well prepared to meet sudden
emergencies and sickness AS human lore.
sight can provide. The cost is not great
and when compared with the advantage
sinks ont of sight. Catalogue and pice
list mailed free on request. Our medicines
are kept and sold by leading druggists
who also will give our valuable niue
Medical Iuder free. II is safest 70 nuy
medicines hearing our label for they are
known to be strictly reliable ny the meu'
ical profession Of America and EnrGpe.-
RornIcKE a. TAFEL, Homeopathic Phar-
nacists and Publishers. 2l2 W. Fayette
ST. Baltimore, Md. 933 +. st. N. W.
Washington, ID. c. 49,
Business established in 1885.
lunar. 2I-6 mo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
BARK WANTED /!

400 c A r S / 90
Not Rossed Black Oak Bark delivered on
cars at any station Shenandoah Valley,
Bait. a Ohio, and Ches * Ohio Railroad
Highest prices paid.
KINNEY BROS.
Apr. G-3mos. Stanton, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

For SALE haYe a irst-class photo
rrapher's outfit, complete, suitable for all
kinds Of work, which will sell at bar
gain. +. NJ. Allen, manager Davis 1883
Quiter, Woodstock, We.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Announcement.

At the request of my friends, announce 7SlS
~. n candidate for Mayor OF Wood
=. soy and respectfully ask the support OF
1n~ teIlow citizens for said office, at tne
a ny ;o,'I 10 be held THURSDAY, May gath,
1 IT, " A. G. WYNKOOP
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Shiri-HaIsis and Hats

for small and large boys up TO l. years
old. fill one entire side Of our extensive
Boys Department. Thousands Of Waists
in Linen, French and American Pcrcales,
fancy and plain color Flannels, newest
effects. Prices from Pc. to $50. A gor-
geous array of Straw Hats, Jockeys, Tam
o-shantors, &c, as well as novelties from
Paris and London in cloth and cashmere
goods. Prices l5c. to $500
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
MA CRIED.

On the 10th inst, at Edinburg by Rev.
IT. Tallhelm. Mr.. James Il. Rbinehart and
Miss Ella +. Irwin, both of this county,
On the 10th INST, by Ed. T.. B. Shaver,
Mfr. Philip S. Fisher and Miss Annie b.
Crabill, both of this county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Furnishings.

Everything to complete a Gentleman's
outfit from a collar button to the richest
novelties in finest hxings from at home
and abroad. Lowest prices always.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Young Men and Youths

find Suits, &C.. here that have been spe-
cially made up to please the fancy and
ideas Of young people The very latest
designs at very moderate prices. Suits
from $ TO -.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

A meeting of the corporators of the
Washington, Western and Southwestern
railroad was held in Luray, on the 18th
inst. to form a temporary organization
under the charter OF incorporation passed
by the last Legislature, and to adopt
other measures looking to the building OF
the road. A temporary organization was
effected bv the election of General Lafay-
cite Bingham, of Washington, as presi-
dent, and James A. Jefireys, Of Warren
ton, Va, as secretary. Committees were
also appointed IN each of the counties
along the line of the road to solicit sub
scriptions for the construction OF the
road and subscription books will soon be
open for this purpose.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

Capt. L. II. McGinnis, a well-known
citizen of this county, residing at Willow
Grove, On Narrow Passage, two miles
south of Woodstock, died on Sunday
afternoon about 2 o'clock, after an illness
of some months of Bright's disease. Capt.
McGinnis was a native of West Virginia,
and served with great gallantry during
the war in the Confederate army. He was
a highly educated and accomplished
gentleman, and very popular with large
circle of friends. He was fluent aud
able writer on scientific and agricultural
subjects. His name is also connected
with several inventions. His latest work
was in prospecting for ores and minerals
through this and adjacent counties. His
age was 81 years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

Chas. Brinker, while returning with a
number of companions from a bark peel
ing on the mountin near this place. con-
cluded to have some fun by rocking the
boat in which they were crossing the
river and thereby frightening the other
occupants. Having kept it mp rather
longer than one of them, Dave Fry
thought necessary, he proceeded to bap-
tie hun by taking him by the neck and
sensing him under until he was half
drowned. He crawled ont much wetter
and it is to be hoped a wiser boy, entirely
cured of the fool desire to ROCK boat and
thus scare people for his amusement.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

The festival advertised by the boys OF
the Valley Star B. B. c., of this place, to
be held on Friday night Of last week, on
Court Square, was moved to the ball in the
Burner Block on account of the threaten
ing appearance of the weather. The
festival was quite a success, handsome
sum of money being realized, and the
boys of the club return their hearty thanks
TO the Young ladies who 50 kindly assist
ed them, and to the citizens generally for
their liberal patronage. They have or
dered their new uniforms and belts, and
will soon appear IN them. They expect to
have a number of lively games with the
boys of the other Valley towns.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

| offer for rent the store house lately &C.
cupicd by Mr.. A. Haas, at Fair View, Shen-
andoah county, Va. For terms and other
information apply to Mrs. A. HAAS, '
Alonzaville. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Alum Baking Powders,

A list OF THOSE MOST POAnNENrlY SOLD.
The following are the names Of some OF
the baking powders published by the
public authorities as being made from
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

The profit on selling Davis l''s7 Quilter
in one county will beat any store in town.
If Won don't believe II, just give it trial
and he convinced.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
SHENANDOAH CHIEF.

Bred by Genl II. d Igor, Front ROYAL
Va. was calved Dec. 10Th. 1888. Sire
Dores. u. II. B. 1872 Dam Edna ID, IL. II.
b. No. 1864. This fine bull is now owned
by w, n. and JOS. II. Sheets, aud can be
found at either one or the other places,
near Calvary, Va, for service. Terms
81 so, cash.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

Woodstock has now four mails a day,
two northern and the same number south
bound. The first mail from tho north
arrives on tram 4l3, at 5.54 o'clock a. m'
and the evening mail bound north leaves
here on train no 444, at S.57 p. IN. These
trains or!y take on and leave off mail at
the different county seats in the Valley
such as Charlestown, Winchester, Wood
stock. Harrisonburg, Stanton and Lex
ington. These mails are great conve-
nience, especially to the business interests
of the Valley. We hope it will not be
long before this additional mail service
will be given to all the Offices along the
line. Certainly the great Valley of Viz
ginia should have four mails in twenty
four hours.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

Lovers of poetry have pleasant sum
mer davis reading offered them in Harper
Maqasiae for June An enumeration oil
titles. of course, gives no idea OF the
verses; but the names of the poets VIII
mean something Mrs. Comyns Carr con-
tributes "Twilight - Charles w. Cole
man. "June Cometh y and 7. b. Aldr'ch'
"Batyushka0 The old story OF "Baroa ra
Aliens Cruelty" is illustrated by f. A.
Abby in several full pages OF delicate
sketches, and Alfred Parsons illnmlhes
Wordsworth's sonnet, "Life with yon
Lambs" in his charming style
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

The largest lot of mattings ever brought
to this section are now offered for sale az
prices that must make them move oil al
onoa Fravel 4 Feller.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

- The only Real Estate Agency ia
Shenandoah county. may Il I'm.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Oehm's Acme Hall.
< : : ?
YOUR
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on THE NEWS FROM OEHMS ACME
HALL THIS SEASON AND YOU WILL
PROFIT By IT.
FOR PRACTICAL ECONOMY IN
THE PURCHASE OF DEPENDiBLE
CLOTHING IND FURNISHINGS OUR
GRAND ESTABLISHMENT o u I
STRIPS ALL COMPETITION. WE
BEGIN WITH
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

There are doubtless many other brands
of alum baking powder besides those -
far examined and named by the authori-
ties. Most of the baking powders sold IN
bulk, by weight, and all sold with gift or
present are said to be of this description.
Prof II. A. Mott, United States Govern
ment Chemist, says: ain my opinion the
use Of alum as a constituent OF baking
powder should be prohibited by law"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18

have three different styles Of road
carts, and prices TO snit every one.
A. L. Jamison.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-05-18
Small BOYS

Small Boys Kills. One and two piece
Kills, sizes from y to Il years, in very at
tractive patterns all beauties. Some a
low as ~ 50-a large line at $3.50 and
$3.50 rFivc-Dollar counters however
are nam feature of our stock and yon
will find better Kills here at that price
than are sold for - and 8 more else
where. For Sl2 the greatest luxury inn
apinablc in kits.