Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-11-23
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.


The Page Ne,cs says the farmers OF that
county are losing a great many hogs with
cholera.
New goods received every week at
Stickley 4 Foltz's new cheap store,
Lantzs Mill.
MIR. Jas. II. Clover killed one Of his
large hogs on Monday last 1t weighed
S4S pounds net
The tobacco exposition and trades DIS
play at Danville ope ned Wednesday UNI
der very favorable auspices.
frankie, a little daughter of Winfield
Llggett, Esq, of HarrisonbUrg, fell of a
porch the other day and broke her left
arm.
Wanted-apples, sweet potatoes, corn,
dressed pork, lard, butter eggs, &c, for
cash OF trade. W. c. Barron.
Snow fell in Stanton and vicinity last
Sunday night to the depth Of three inches.
1t was followed by sleet and drenching
rain.
Mr.. Charles w. Smith, Of Fincastle, Va,
brakeman on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, fell from a train a few days ago
and was killed.
Though a change OF schedule was made
on the main line Of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad, Sunday, none was made on the
Valley Branch.
Deer are reported numerous in the
mountains in Hardy county, w. va
A number of bears have already been seen
and several killed.
Mr.. Jno. Rlchey, who has been in busl-
ness at Capon Roads, has moved with
his family to this place, and may make his
future home here. We welcome him.
The last notice for cooperation taxes
The time is nearly ont tor you to save the
Gvo per cent additional.
S.V.R CLOVER, Treasurer.
According to the program the exposition
st Richmond should have closed on Mon
day asst. but the success Of the display
has induced the management to keep it
opea few days LANCER.
Something new-beautiful earthen milk
and apple butter crooks cook pots, hand
somely painted and glazed.
W. c. Barron.
The President on Monday appointed
James II. Rodeffer postmaster in place Of
the present incumbent whose time ex-
pired last May Mr.. Rodefer will take
charge Immediately.
WANTED Live turkeys, for which
CASH will be paid. To be delivered to
me Monday, November 26th, with empty |
craws. RIcHEY.
Last Saturday, Mr. John Wenger |
brought to this Office the largest tnrnip |
we have seen tins year. II measured |
thirty inches in circumference, and weigh |
cd nine pounds, one ounce and quarter.
The dwelling house belonging to
zylphia Richards, Of Page county, was
burned Sunday night of last week, to-
gcther with all Of her property. The fire
is supposed to have caught from de
fective fue.
Jacob Kent, Of Christansburg, Mont
Komery county, who is about eighty years
old, and a Miss from the country, who
clsimed to be one hundred years Of age,
we're married Wednesday. The con-
tracing parties are colored.
Capt John Spunce, supposed TO be the
Oldest man in this state, died few days
ago at his home on Sykes Island, in the
northern part of Accomac county. Ac-
cording to his own statement he was one
hundred and twelve years old.
Ex-MayOr ]. A. Cochran, OF Staunton,
died Friday of typhoid fever. He was
secretary aud treasurer of the Valley
Mutual Life Association, and one Of the
most successful business men Of Stanton.
He was forty-fve years OF age.
The hunters still continue to bring in
large numbers of partridses each day
From the steady war that has been ragged
on them one would scarcely think par
fridge could be found in the county, yet
our sportsmen report them plentiful.
Mrs. Cave and daughters, who have
been making Woodstock their home for
the last several years, left on Friday of
last week for Gainesville, Prince William
county, Va, and viii make their future
home with Mrs. Caves son in that place.
Wanted by stickley, 5000 dozens Of
eggs and 5000 pounds Of butter at highest
market price.
Mr.. Noah J Burner does not forget the
printers when an opportunity presents
itself 10 give them treat. Last Monday
he received a consignment Of fine apples
from Cairo, ILL.,, and in consequence we
received a quantity Of the luscious fruit.
Have ordered another lot Of ladies fine
and course shoes, also gents fine calfskin
boots, oil grain goods, &c, cheap.
". Barron.
On Monday Of last week the barn Of
Mr.. John A. Shuey, near the railroad
about a mile and half south Of Fort
Defiance in Augusta county was burned.
Loss about $500. No insurance. Il Is
supposed the FIRE was caused by a spark
from a railroad engine.
Mr. J. Y. Menefec, a prominent lawyer,
died at his home in Washington. Kappa
hammock county, Va. on Friday Of last
week. He had been in feeble health for
about a year. He was considered very
able and effective before jury. lie was
about sixty-fve years Old.
A man named Santmeyers, from near
Toms Brook, was lodged in Jail hOrs on
Monday evening as a dangerous lunatic.
The next morning it waa fonnd than an
over indulgence in apple jack had caused
Lis lunacy. asd appearing Rational, af-
Ter sobsEiRg up, he was given his liberty,
fhe semi-anDuaI meeting Of the general
council OF the Woodstock charge will be
held in the Lutheran church, Woodstock,
November 26th, 1883, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
The members are urged to attend as bust
meas of Importance is to be attended to on
shat day. A. Al, BUsHoNS, Pastor.
Capt. Franz +. Oehm. Of Winchester,
died suddenly Of aPOPiexy on Saturday