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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

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PoWELLs FORT ITEMS.

" are sorry to note the dangerous i'll
ness Mr.. Johnston T. Burke, who has
been wing very low with fever. 1t is
thougi he is convalescing slowly, but he
IL lar tm being out Of danger.
IhereEere, in our Valley, during last
year, fiflen deaths. Ten of them were
'mall chilren. There are about l 900 in
'aoitantsu our Valley.
Messrs. rankin and James Lichliter
lot horse asst week.
The lectui delivered at Keller's School
Hose, by MD. C. O'Flaherty, from the
sntect, "0ui Present Civilization" was
yer. interestlg as well as instructive
and the mastely manner in which he
hanhd the subject was creditable to
himsd. 0wingtO tho Indictment weather
there as not as arge a gathering as there
would ave bcen. But considering every
thing think th, lecture was success
In everParticular FRANCIS.
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DIRECTOR

LUTHERAN. Rev. A. A. J. Bushong
breaches in the Lutheran Church, on the
LIST and ?nd Sabbath mornings, and at
night ON the 4th Sabbath of each month.
METHODIsr.-Re Geo. II. Zimmerman
breaches in the Methodist Church, at
Woodstock, on the "a and ith Sundays,
morning and CT in tho evening, and at Ed
inburQ on the lst aud 3d Sundays Of each
month, morning and 81 in the evening.
PREsBYTERIAN.-Re v. +. L. Epps
breaches in the Presbyterian Church, at
Woodstock, every Sunday morning and
evening.
EPIscoPAL.-Rev. James w. Shields,
will preach in Emmanuel Protestant Epis-
copai Church, Woodstock, on the lst and
Sd Sundays of each month, morning and
night.
REFoRNED.-Rev. A. X. Kline breaches
in the Reformed church on the lst and 3rd
Sundays in the morning and every Sunday
night.
CHRISTIAN J. A. Spencer, preach
es In the Christian church at Woodstock,
on the Sd Sunday morning and evening.
NJ. T.. CHURCH, COLORED.-Rev John
Meredith, breaches in Woodstock every 30
Sunday
PREACHING AT Poor HOUSE.
January, 1888, 4th Sunday, by Rev. A.
A. j. Bushong.
February, 1898, 3rd Sunday, by Rev. A.
j. Spencer.
March, 1888, 4th Sunday, by Rev. G. II.
Zimmerman.
April, 1888, Bird Sunday, by Roy. 7. P.
Fps.
May, 1888, 3rd Sunday, by Rey. A. X.
Kline.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
A Terrific Accident.

A errible and fatal accident resulting
from he careless handling Of fire arms,
occurred on Cedar Greek, near Prospect
Tanney, causing the death of Mr.. Purnell
J. Brilla prominent aud well-known citi-
zen Of hat place, in less than an hour
The particulars of this unhappy affair, as
far as we,an learn, are as follows: Mt
Brill, his .Oungest son and another boy,
Samuel Wilmington, were sitting on
fence near is barn examining revolver
belonging = young Wilmington. Mr..
Brill remarkd that his son also owned a
revolver who no believed to be superior
to Whittingt0's, and the boy at once
went to the hdse, but short distance
off, for the weaOn. Returning with it
he handed it Wilmington who was
sitting on the snce close to Mr. Brill,
who was leaning,ack against the barn.
The boy took theoistol, and, with the
muzzle pointing irectly towards Mr.
Brill, attempted to raw hack the ham.
mer with his thumb This he had partly
succeeded in doing Wen his thumb slip
ped and the pistol wadlscharged. the bali
stricking Mr.. Brill in 70 breast The un-
fortunate man exclaimed, "Lord have
mercy on my soul, I N shot p and at
once commenced shppir from the fence.
The horrifed boys caugh him and plac-
ing him on his feet startt with him for
house. He sank down in tfainting con-
ditiou several times. but allied a little
each time, and the boysucceeded in
getting him to the porch steI in front Of
the house where he again gre very faint.
He was at once carried ilto Il house and
laid upon couch when he ased for the
water. These were his last lords, he
diving in very short time aer. Mr.
Brill was well.known in this pee, and
throughout this section, be being native
of Cedar Creek, where he had Slut his
entire life We suppose he was tween
ffty-fye and sixty years OF az aud
leaves a family, his children being nstly
grown.
His funeral, which was very largel at
tended, took place on Tuesday, and ,as
conducted by Revs. Shaver and We
man of the Tunker church, of which =
nomination he was member. And tls
, we lave another added to the long list
, deaths resulting from the careless use
: firearms. Is il not time for the law
, step in and make this careless and rec
. less handling of firearms a criminal
fence Nothing else will check it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

Col. Levi Rinker, one of the oldest and
most prominent citizens of the county,
was paralyzed on Saturday evening, OF
last week, and died in few hours. HIS
death was entirely unexpected, as up to
tue moment of the fatal stroke he was ap-
parertly enjoying his usual good health.
He was in Woodstock on the day before,
and the writer of this in conversation with
him remarked that although knowing him
tor number of years had never seen him
looking better. Col. Rinker was one of the
most active aud energetic business men
Of this county, and up almost to the hour
of his death was engaged in attending to
his extensive business with all the vigor
of his strong mind and sound and correct
business talent Col. Rinker filled num-
Der of offices of trust and responsibility
and never did the shadow OF suspicion
rest upon him. His private life was
marked bv the same sterling integrity
that characterized his public acts, and no
man who has ever lived could hold up
cleaner hands before the people than COL
Levi Rnker. During his long and useful
life he had committed to his keeping the
settlement Of various estates, all of which
were managed with his strict and careful
business qualities and sterling honesty
He was one of the supervisors of Shenan-
doah county, and for a considerable time
was president of the board. He also filled
the position of deputy surveyor, and was
president of the Shenandoah Farmers
Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company
from its origin to his death. He was for
years a Colonel of a militia regiment un-
der the old military system of tho State.
The fomily of which he was a worthy rep
resen ta..ve, has been conspicuously iden-
titled with the history and welfare OF the
county from its earliest settlement, his
grandfather having been a colonel in the
Revolutionary war, and his father filled
number of the highest offices in the coun-
ty with distinguished ability. Col. Lew
Rinker was an active and Jealous men,
Der of the Reformed church, and died in
the full Christian faith. Had he lived
until April next he would have been 70
wears of are
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Teachers Institute.

The usual Teachers Institute for Shens
andoah county will be held at Woodstock
on the 25th, Goth, and 9th inst. At this
Institute it is proposed to discuss all the
public school branches, spelling, reading,
writing, arithmetic, grammar. geography
and history. and il is desirable that
"n,ethods Of instruction" shall receive
prominent attention, for the reason that
many who understand the branches, yet
find great difficulty In teaching them. In
addition to these subjects, the following
has been selected The Teacher, The
Nature and object of Education, School
Houses and School Furniture, School
Organization, School Work. and School
Government. he daily exercises will
begin at O'Clock, a. m, and close at !
o'clock. p. m. with one hours intermission
at noon. Also night sessions first and
second day.
The objects Of the Institute are the
Improvement of the public schools,
and the elevation Of the system in the
estimation ofthe people and these can
be accomplished only by improving tho
teachers. and by convincing the people
that the public schools are public bene-
fit. Therefore every teacher is urged to
come with the determination to do his
utmost to make the Institute success
Let all look oyer the list of questions,
and study them with a view to saying
something upon them.
Everybody interested in education is
invited to attend. Geary's and Laugh
Inns hotels will entertain teachers at one
dollar day. Those who have the
"school Song Book" are requested to
bring them. Very truly,
J. B. MCINTURFF.
Supt. Schools.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
The Labor Convention.

The Mass Convention Of the Wage
Workers Of Virginia called to assemble in
Staunton on Thursday next, will be wsll
attended from present indications. Among
those who are expected 10 be present ais
Hon. s. I. Hopkins, member Of Congress
from the LyDchburg District, Mr.. ". II.
Mullen, editor of the Labor Herald OF
Richmond, and other gentlemen promi-
pently connected with labor organizations
in Virginia. The object Of tho Conven-
ton az set forth in the call issued by the
committee of staunton Assembly, No.
27l1, Knights of Labor, is to impress upon
the Legislature the necessity Of snacting
measures having in view the relief OF the
laboring classes of the State, such az the
establishment of bureau Of labor statis-
tics a thorough regulation Of the convict
svstem more efficient administration OF
the school system, and any other measures
which the Convention may deem proper
TO consider. The increasing power OF or
qanized labor in Virginia, especially the
Knights Of Labor, whose membership Is
large, renders this method Of considering
and determining what action is necessary
to present their views to the law making
powers, the most practical and effective
The deliberations win be interesting
and we hope may result in good.
Since the above was In type We learn
from the Committee that the Chesapeake
aud Ohio Railway viii issue round trip
tickets, good for five days, from all sta
tions between Newport News and Ale
ghany, at 4 cents per mile. Arrange
n,aots have also besp.-'d de with the va
riOus. hsasss,On Z houses for the
~. 'crouventiOsS rye who may attend
| TaIlsy T'rs's'e" ID fcf-assapessc . raves Is's'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
An Injunction Restraining Certain
Exhibition in Churches.

Judge Mclaughlin a few days since
granted an injunction in a church matter,
about the first OF its kind, we believe,
issued in Virginia. Our information is
that some weeks before Christmas an en-
tertainment was given in the Andrew
Chapel, q Methodist church at Harrison
burg, for the purchase Of church organ.
The entertainment was called "Crazy
Tea" and its character was objected 10
ny some of the members. Later, it was
advertised to have performance in the
church by travelling troupe OF Chinese
called 1.-THE Chinese Students" at when
Chinese songs, opium smoking ana
Chine'e characteristics generally were 10
be exhibited. The exhibition was to have
been gIveu there on Christmas e7e. Dr.
w. J. Points, member of the church,
petitoned Judge Mclaughlin for an in
junction restraining the Trustees OF the
church from permitting its use for sueh
an exhibition, as contrary to the sacred
purposes of the ediGces, the polity OF the
NJ f. Church, aud it's laws az found IN
its Book Of Discipline. Judge McLaugh-
lin thereupon, on December ODD, issued
his restraining order in these words
"InjunctIon granted for as prayed Tor
in the bill, to enioin and restrain the de-
PENDANT Trustees, their agents and at
torneys from using the church building
known "a Andrew Chapel in Harrison
burg, for shows or exhibitions, or any
other unhallowed or common use, until
the further order Of the court. But TINS
Injunction is not to take effect until the
plaintiff or some ono for him, shall enter
into bond in the penalty of 500, WIN
sufficient security payable to tho Com
monwealth of Virginia, and conditioned TO
pay all costs and damages in case this IN
junction shall be dissolved.
[signed,l WILLIAM McLAUGIILIN'
To the Clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Rockingham county.
Upon the granting of the injunction
Dr. Points called the trustees OF tho
church together, and informed them OF the
steps he had taken and exhibited the IN
junction OF the Judge The trustees very
promptly obeyed the orders CT the Judge
without putting DR.. Points to the I'M
pleasant necessity of formally serving
copy on them. The exhibition was sub
sequently given in rented hall. The
question of what is, and what is not an
"unhallowed and common use" OF
church property is one that will in view
of this restraining order, attract good
deal of attention among church organiza-
tons in the State. The total silence OF
the Harrisonburg papers, generally in
dustrious news gathers, on the matter,
leaves the general public at loss for
further information on a subject of such
general interest.-Staunton TindicdtOr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

Mr.. Barnett Copp, prominens 81 49,
residing about four miles mort ."''
place, met with an accident on Io'Ay
of last week, by which his 'e VI
shoulder blade was slightly frac' - Gnu
be was also painfully bruised g. no
otherwise escaped from what m q. nave
proved a very serious if not fatal ',0'uen''
He was engaged with his team IN -O"u''g
a very heavy log when just as It -'"'nou
the Top of the skids was released' " tue
breaking Of a cham and at once '@r'ed
back on him. In trying to escapo ne
s,innsd and fell and the end of the log
III nm ., bis sbonldar with the above
rasnlt Fortunately the mud was 81, deep
and yielding that he was forced far cough
aside to escape having his head crush
ed, which otherwise would undoubtedly
have been the result, it was olpse
call. and old Common Time" is to be
congratulated on his narrow escape. Dg
G. w. Magruder was called in and soon
bad him comfortably fixed up.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
ROLL OF HONOR

For No. II, Columbia Furnace School, for
the month ending December 23rd.
In justice to few Of my very good pu-
pills, feel inclined to give notice of hon
or, deservedly. The following, we name for
special good conduct: Maggie Ship, Dora
Donavan, Bette HOllar, and Aggie Sine !;
Albert Helsley. Howard Grandstaif, James
E. Gregg and Charles Shreman.
For punctuality of attendance, having
filed 100 per cent, the following is list /;
Trocia Polk, Maggie Shipp, Agg'e Sine,
Carrie Sine and Olive Fadely (; John Racy,
Harry h. Racy, Robert Fadely aud Able
Fadely.
And now, as we give credit for good at
tendance. We might also name some who
make less than 90 per cent with no GA
cuso, other than an idle propensity to loi-
ter around at worse than, naught.
j. b. SHEFLER, Teacher.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Midwinter Excursion to Washington
City.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany announces a popular excursion to
Washington for Thursday, January 10Th.
The round-trip fare will be 1926 from
Woodstock. Tickets will DO valid for ten
days, including day of sale. They will
be good going on train leaving Wood
stock 1888, a. m.
No better time could be chosen for 8
visit to the Capital. Congress will be in
session and the galleries Of both Houses,
as we'll as all other public buildings, Will
be open TO visitors.
The long limit on tho excursion tickets
allows ample time for visiting Alexandria,
Mt. Vernon, Richmond, Old Point Com
fort and other points Of interest within
easy reach Of Washington. For tickets
and parlor or sleeping car accommodations
call upon or address, Agents b. & o. r. X.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Cheaper Rail Road Fares.

On the first of January. 1888, the Baltl.
more and Ohio Rail Road Company will
insugurate the sale Of local Ground TriP'
tickets ut all Its offices east Of the OHIO
River.
These tickets will be sold TO any station
on the line east of the Ohio River, at
discount averaging about ten per cent OF
the regular rate, and they will be valid
for passage for thirty days, including day
of sale. They will be sold for all trains
every day in the year, and it is expected
that their introduction will bring about
an increase in the volume Of local travel
that will, eventually, more than com
pensate the Company for the reduction Ia
faa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
MARRIED,

At the Lutheran Parsonage, January
5th, 1se5, by Rev. Mr.. Bushong, Mr.. Wm.
l.. Snarr and Miss Cora b. Reedy, both OF
this county.
In the first Presbyterian Church, Rich
mond, Va, by its pastor, Rev. X. =. Kerr
d. D., Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 1885,
Mr. LIE. Sutton and Miss Ella, only daugh-
ter of Lewis Wagner, Esq, of Richmond.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

ELY Bros have used two bottles OF
vour Cream Balm for oatarrh since De-
csmber. A ,.ors in my nostril--the cause
Of much sufering-has entirely healed
have used no other medicine. This spring
| feel better, can walk and work with
more ease than have In any spring since
Is6l.-Mary T.. Ware, Hopeful, Va.
EIy's Cream Balm received my head u
now liauifying; Cream Calm Is simply
dvnamite for catsrrh IN the head. Its ap'
piicstion 10 magical.-Thomas Lander
Augusta, Ga.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
SHsANpOAH Co.. Jan. nth 1888

ohSANDOAH 70, Jhn' iiVh AS>O'
Mr.. EDroR I'm boxing over some OF
the files OCCUR paper issued for several
weeks pricto the las, exhibition of the
ShsnsndoaCount Agricultural Society,
l find that :. Parsons, of tue Natural
Bridge, Ofed prizes for the best con-
densed histOis of the State and Valley.
Ihave beenOld that these prizes have
not been awahd. Would it not be well
for the society look INFO this matter, as
It's future welfA dems snds Z Il all pre-
miums offered ,der% It's management,
whether special teysnsrwis shsuld be
paid. have no e,oslt tho ssessful com
pstI:or' f3'sested atys ~Nsn1ioq'ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Consumption surely Cured.

To THE EbIToR.-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy i9r
the above named disease. BY its timely
use thousands OF hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. l shall be glad 70
send two bottles Of my remedy PREE 10
any Of your readers who have consump,,
tion if they will send me theiv express ana
post office address. Respectfully,
T. A. SLocUM, NJ. c., 1Sl Pearl st., N. T.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

DIR. SHALLKhBKR0khi 80 =
Rochester, Pa. Dear Sir: l
have been using your Antidote for Aala-
ria IN my family for several years. Fol
more than a year had chills, and was 70
low down that had not strength to walk
Mr. Whomslcy begged me TO try the Anti
dota and II cured me at once. am now
a strong. healthy man. We use no other
medicine in the family, a. We find 1t the
quickest, safest, ard also tho cheapest.
Yours very truly, SAMUEL CLARK.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13

EDITORS OF THE HERALD :-EEaving no.
ticed a small item In your paper several
weeks ago in regard to a certain miller
| will say TO the readers of the HERALD
that x. may have stated facts In regard to
the sawdust, and that had certain parties.
connected with tho writing Of that article,
used sawdust instead Of potatoes. they
might have been moro successful with
their operations with the D--sy. @.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
Tho Art Of Preserving

The teeth and gums, is not by any means
a lost art. Mnots Dentifrico VIII pre-
serve them. For 25 cents, tho price oil ~
any one can have beautiful white teeth
and strong healthy gums. It's within th'
reach of all who desire this treasure
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
uuckIen,s Arnica saIye.

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhoum, Fever,
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and al Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. II
is guaranteed 70 give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents pei
box. For sale by b. Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-01-13
LET-ER-GO!
A JAR OF BEANS.

Come to the Boston Store and guess how
many beans are in the glass jar in our
window. Everybody come and guess
We have book in which you can write
down your name and the number OF
beans you guess. We will give as a
prize to the two persons who makes
the nearest guess to the number Of beans
in the jar, to each silk dress PATTERN
Come and make guess. No charge. IL
don't cost cent. Come
HELLERs COMBINATION CHEAP STORE
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II REKA USE,
Jos. L. H0LTzAdN Proprietor,
y EDINBURG, VA ~

This new and commodions hotel Is now
open fos the reception of guests. Every
thing is new from basement 70 attic, and
was built with a view to making ii one Of
the most comfortable and attractive hotels
in the Valley The rooms are fitted mp
with oil modern improvements in furni-
ture. The office and dining roon are
handsome, large and comfortable.
No pains or expense will be spared to
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite aud give perfect satisfaction.
Charges will DO very moderate, and
guests can rest assured that all will be
done to make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A fist-class livery is attached TO the
hotel. CDec. 16, '87-tf.