Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-03-16
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.

ed a main rOute from winchester 10 fails
in Fauquier county.
We are requested to state that Judge
Harms will attend the April Circuit Courts
for Shenandoah and Page to practice his
profession in said courts.
Rev. Martin Urner, prominent men,
Der of the Primitive Baptist Church, and
well. known in this State and Maryland,
died at New Market Tuesday, of last week.
have a very large stock of trunks all
sizes and prices. NJ Gesry'
Mr.. John w. Allen sold his house, stu
ated on the,railroad near the foundry,
few days ago, to Jno. T, Howe, of Toms
Brook. a section boss on the railroad at
this point, for $3.50.
Drop in to Geary's and see his splendid
new stock of spring clot hing. Can suit
everybody in styles, prie and quality
Suits from "a up.
will guarantee have the handsomest
and the most durable pleasure cart ever
shipped to the Valley. Come and exam
inc before purchasing elsewhere.
Feb. 3-StI A. L. JAMisoN'
Chas. Doll and Hugh Eaton whts en-
gagged in digging a we'll at Quicksburg'
this county, were painfully hurt by the
explosion of a dynamite cartridge on
Monday morning. Eaton was badly hurt
about the hand and arm, and Doll was Sc
verely Jared and shocked.
lam handling the best oat and corn
phosrhate on the market. Also the high
eat grade Of Blue Windsor plaster. Call
and get prices before buying elsewhere.
mar. 2-stl. A. L. JANusoN.
The horse market was tolerably brisk
here on Monday, court day.. We could
not ascertain how many were sold, but
know that a pretty good lot Of them
changed hands. One Washington buyer
secured eight, and number of ether deal
ers we're busy.
Right Rev. Bishop Randolph. of the
Episcopal Churc b, preached in the Episco-
nal Church in this place,on Tuesday night
and confirmed two persons. Bishod
Randolph is very able pulpit orator and
his sermon was listened to with the
deepest interest by the lsrge congrega-
ton.
Having dissolved partnership with I.
A. Saum Ia the carriage and buggy busi-
ness, will now continue the business and
on a larger scale than ever. Never buy a
vehicle until you have seen my goods and
gotten prices. A. l.. JAMESON
Feb. 3-St.
The upper story of Mr. GouP' residence,
occupied by a family by the name OF
Mathews. near the mountain, on the Van
Buren Furnace road. was blown of on
Tuesday night just as the family were
about going upstairs to retire. Fortunate
" all Of them were still Down stairs and
escaped injury.
Have YOU seen our young friend Lewis
suninger Iatelyl The wind will not
whistle through bis mustache for some
time to come. likewise L. S. Walkers. If
they could hear the remarks that are daily
made about their personal appearance
they would hang an awning orthe slop-
ing root Of some back yard she'd over their
lovely rosebud mouths.
will sell nv whole stock Of first-class
groceries, &c, cheap for cash. Satistac-
tory reasons given for selling. Call on or
address, j. T. DROWN
Woodstock, Va.
A few DAYS ago a bald eagle, one Of
IN. largest ever seen in this county,
svooped down among flock Of sheep in
a field near the residence Of Mr.. Lemuel
Hoover. short distance south Of this
plaee. and carried off lamb. This is one
If the frst Of this species, the noble
emblem Of American freedom, that has
been seen in this county for many years
Rev. Richard Wells IS colored man Of
Stephens City, who runs on the passenger
trains between that place and Woodstock
furnishing the hungry passengers with thu
incest kind Of warm dinners, s1acks, no
coffee. &c. The old man, with his nice
clean, well cooked grub, is worth as muci
asa gold mine 10 the poor hungry pass
.ng.rs Nav the Reverend Richard liy
long and prosper.
Mr.. Chas Dysart, a young man hYin
with Mr.. Milton Fravel, short distanc
north of this place, cut his foot yer
aaverely across the insteD on Friday
last week. whilst engaged in chopin
wool. DR.. Geo. W. Magruder was Gale
In and rendered the necessary surgic'
aid, and the young man, notwithstandln
the serious nature Of his injury, IS dom
AZ well as could be expected.
The Board Of Directors Of the Shenar
doah Agricultural Society, at late NEE
inc decided 70 hold the mex Fair durin
the first week in October commencing
Tuesday. Oct. 2nd, and ending on Frida
Of the same week. This, we think, is
sood idea. a. il is so far ahead Of the oth'
Fairs through the Valley that 1t Civ
averv one a chance to attend this in plen'
of time ahead Of ali the others.
Pew. Geo. H. Zimmerman, the NUT
loved pastor Of tho Methodist Churc
soutb. of this place, preached his Ia
.armon for the conference year to bis co
greoaten on last Sunday. He left
Tuesday to attend the conference viii
met on Wednesday, at Nartinsburg' ,
z;nmerman is an able preacher.
v,eatIv endeared himself to the people
this community during the past two yea
and il ia the earnest wish and hope OF 0
people that he may be returned for
other term.
We are informed by telephone that
Mrs. Calvin Hupp, while on her W
on horseback from Mt Clifton to limb
willie. was drowned while crossing =
river below Cornelius Drivers mill. fr'
what VIC can learn the unfortunate won
entered the swollen waters and while
the stream her saddle turned throw
her into the icy waters, and although
mediately rescued the vital spark bad fl
All efforts to resuscitate her were unava
ing.
This community was aaddened by
news Of the sudden death Of tho you
wife of Mr.. Samuel Richey, Of Lar
which affecting and unexpected event