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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

suffered from a very severe cold in nv
head for months and used everything
recommended but could get no relief
Was advised to use Ely's Cream Balm. 1t
has worked like magic in its cure. an
FREQ from my cold after using the Balm
one week and believe it is tho best
remedy known. Feeling grateful Tor
what It has done for me send this testi-
monial.-samuel J. Harris. Wholesale
Grocer, 1l9 Front St., New York.
Two bottles Of Ely's Cream Balm cured
the wife Of a we'll known U. s. A. General
and also two army officers in Arizona OF
o,4orrh
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

Shenandoah is not only the boss agri-
cultural section Of Virginia, but it can
boast as much if not moro musical talent
than any other county in the State One
of the latest musical organizations is the
Harrisville cornet band, which was or
eanized only few months ago, and is
composed of young men living in that
prosperous and beautiful portion OF the
county. The leader is W. o. Fisher, and
the other members are VIM. Fl. Fisher
Robt. L. Keller, w. L. Snarr, J. \. Link
d. II. Bencoff, w. T. Wright, Chas.
smoot, Harvey G.. Swartz, Geo. c. Snarr'
Luther swartz and s. d. Fisher, Al
though they have had no teach yet except
their leader they are making very. satisfac-
tory progress and bid fair TO become first
rate band. The people of the neighbor-
hood take great interest in their band,
and on the Saturday night before Easter
a number of the ladies, prominent among
them being Mrs c. Snarr, Mrs. Fannie
Smoot. Miss Kate Pifer, and Misses Alice
and Francis Swartz and Miss Hattie
Boone, held festival in the large school
building at that place, for the beneht oil
the band. The tables were loaded down
with the most tempting refreshments and
the large crowd in attendance patronlzed
them most literally. The proceeds
amounted to $35. A member OF the
HERALD staff was present but being an
old bachelor he soon become so bewil'
dered and dazed by the many beanti-
ful young ladies that he was glad to put
M his note book and beat hasty retreat
bitterly regreting that it was not Utah,
and that he was living in old Virginia
where the strict laws would not allow
man TO marry more than one wife at
| time
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
Homeopathy.

treatment showed death rate Of "a per
cant. while $50 cases under old treat
ment had death rate of 1913 (See Sharps
Tracts).
Oniciai figures in Bavaria give lIomGo-
pathy a death rate in cholera OF u 20
against 1850 of old treatments OR. Rath).
These figures, whose accuracy has never
heeu refuted. should make every one give
the matter more than passing Thought
and it would be- well to write for copy
of our Book Catalogue and "Medical In
deI," also, if interested ia live stock. for
our veterinary Index" We mail them
free. Many druggists keep our medlclne'
or they NAV be ordered direct. BoRRIcKt
A. TAPEl, Homeopathic Pharmacists an'
Publishers, 2l2 W. Fayette st., Baltimor'
Md. 93s +. ST. N. W., Washington, d
C., also Philadelphia and New York
business established IN l-'l5.
Tmar 23-G ma
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
,,,o,,Ieu,s ArnIca NaIye.

The Best salve in the world for Cuts,
pra;ses Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever,
sor u' letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all SKIN Eruptions, and posi-
,ivelv cures Piles, OF no pay required. II
~ Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
90 money refunded. Price 20 cents pei
box. For sale by b. Schmitt,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

Last Sunday night Officer Young Of
Cbarlestown, received dispatch from
Luray to catch Miss Lucy Yates, pre-
possessing young lady of Page county,
Va, who was clipping with J. r. Duke to
be married. The couple were on their
way to Ilagerstown, Nd, and when the
north bound train on the Shenandoah
Valley Road arrived at Charlestown the
officer was at the depot, boarded the train,
and nut the young lady under arrest. She
was taken to the Carter House by the
officer. where she remained until the ar
rival of her brother Monday morning
She persisted in her determination to
marry Duke, but her brother compelled
her to return home with him. Her par
ents are dead, and she is but 10 years Old
Duke also got off the train, aud though
greatly chagrined, made every effort to
get possession of his aflianced, but without
success. He expressed his intention 10
elopS again with her. An amusing incl
dent connected with the affair was a mis-
take made by officer Young, who wal
about TO arrest well-known Shepherds
town lady who happened to be on the
train, being under the impression that sh'
was the clipping young lady described
Shepherdst0,cn Register.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

WANTED General and Special Agents
In Virginia, West Virginia and North Car
olina by the Brooklyn Life Insurance Com
pany. This company is Of the best repute
and easy to work Liberal terms to er-
perlenced and capable men. Apply in
writing to "Life Insurance." care Of this
paper.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

Mr.. George KEENAN, will tell in the May
Century how he came to 60 to Siberia on
the Century expedition. Mr.. KEENAN, had
spont some time in Siberia already in con-
nection with the overland telegraph
scheme. and in the summer Of le-i he
made a preliminary excursion to 81.
Petersburg and Moscow for the purpose
Of collecting material, and ascertaining
whether or not obstacles we're likely TO be
thrown in his way by the Russian Govern
ment. He returned in October, fully
satisfied that his scheme was practical
one. lie therefore sailed from New York
for Liverpool in May, 1885. He says; "All
nv prepossessions were favorable to the
Russian Government and unfayorable to
the Russian Reyolutionists." He adds
that this partly explains the friendly at
titude toward me which was taken by the
Russian Government, the permission which
WAS given me to inspect prisons and
mines, and the comparative immunity
from arrest, detention, and imprisonment
which enjoyed, even when my move
ments and associations were such asjustly
to render me an object Of suspicion to the
local Siberian authorities"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
FALL STOCK OF
STOW YES !

Just received and will be sold low for cash
~ RENDER 100 pieces given with eact
cook stove.
general stock Of Iron-band, rod, &c
Also. Buggy and Spring Wagon Wheels
Wheebarrows and Window Sash
IL Roofing and Spouting done at very
lowest rates aud all work guaranteed.
rVI IL only once in a lifetime that
Won can get such bargains as we are no"
Offering. Cash bargalns-and don't you
forget 10. Respectfully .,,,,
ESTATE or JNO. A. SAUM.
Ed,nbmg Va d April 30, '-6-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
Wonderful Operation

7. nature's effort in growing teeth. Why
then be- 30 careless as to lose them by
ahsolnte neglect Minot's Dentifrice Is the
snrs means of keeping handsome, ser
S vicesble set Of teeth aud healthy gums
15 cents will procure bottle. Sold every
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
WnLrsroN. FLA, Sept, 9TH, 1886

Rochester, Pa. Gents.-l have tried
the hottie of Pills, for Malaria, sent me,
With the most wonderful results one dose
cured case Of two months standing.
please send me one dozen 10y mail, inn
msdiately. with some advertising matter.
very truly. ]. +. EPPERsON,
Dealer in General Merchandise,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

We have now the largest furniture
room in the Valley, and will keep 1t fully
stocked with furniture of all kinds. Cali
and examine our goods and get prices
Fravel a. Feller.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

For the latest novelties in millinery
trimmings, new shades Of ribbons, tips
and flowers, ornaments, neckwesr and
fancy goods, call at Mrs. b. A. NeiTs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
II u r KA HO U Sc,
Jos. T. HOLTZAAN, Proprietor
EDINBURG, VA.

This lew and cOmmodious hotel is now
open for the reception of guests. Every
thing il new from basement 10 attic, and
was built with a view to making it one Of
the most comfortable and attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted up
with all modern improvements in furni-
ture. The Office and dining room are
handsome, large and comfortable.
No pains or expense will be spared to
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite and give perfect satisfaction.
Charges will be very moderate, and
guests can rest assured that all will be
done to make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A iirst-class livery is attached TO the
hotel. [Dec. IS, 81 If.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

Itch, Mango, and Scratches OF every ~
kind on human or animal cured IN %
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary boti on u
This never fails. Sold by Irwin Bro 20
DRUGGISTS, Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

~ the annual meeting Of Shenandoah
Fire Co., Woodstock, Va, the following
officers were elected for ensuing year:
RI. Walker, Capt; }. A. Dysart' LIST
Lieut.; L. ]. Supinger, ID Lieut.; r. +.
Leetch, Bird Lieut.; Chief Hoseman, S. V.
r. Clover Treasurer, NJ. Bird Secretary,
S. V. r. Clover
Finance Committee W. l.. Dosh, Z. c..
Haas and NJ. Geary.
Ladermen L. L. Sherman, Abram
Smoot and RObt. Birch.
Torchmen W. X. Hite, w. S. Laugh
lin, WIN. NJ. Burner, E. c. Haas, DAnl'
Riley and T. J. LindamOOd.
Suction Hose A. S. Parker and Robt.
Gill.
Nozzlemen: w. l.. DOsh and 7. A.
Shatfer. 5. V. X. CLOVER, sec
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

Ash am about to tear town part OF my
store room to commence building, | will
have too many goods on hand, and must
reduce my stock 50 that the old store room
will hold 1t all will, for the next two
weeks. sell the following bulky goods at
cost viz. Tinwsre, glassware, queens
ware, and hardware, such as shovels'
forks. rakes, hoes and spades. N. Geary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
MARRIED,

On April 18th, 1893, by Rev Jonas W.
Wakeman, Mr. John Wesley Snpinger and
Miss Sarah Jane Wetzel, both Of this
county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

We have just received a full lot OF splen-
did spring millinery, including the very
latest New York novelties. Everything
new and of the very latest styles, at such
prices as defy competition. Ladies cordial
ly invited. Mrs. Birdie A. Nell
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

The undersigned, living in Paddy's Cove,
is prepared to Craze the above number Oh
cattle for the season, beginning May l9th
and ending Sept. LIST, for 81 per head
Good attention will be guaranteed: FOR
particulars apply to W. X. JONES
Gravel Springs, Fred. Co., Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

We want to buy all the chestnut oak and
black oak bark we can get, and for which
we will pay the highest market price in
enot cash. 1T. & X. L. StOneburner,
Edinburg, Va,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
Executors Notice.
TREsPASS NOTICE.
Trespass Notice,

We. the undersigned land owners in
Shenandoah county, Va, do hereby notify
and warn all persons not to trespaess upon
our land. IN any way, by fishing, hunting
tearing down fences. emitting timber rid
ing. driving, hauling, &c, as we VIII en-
force the law against all trespassers
u.,x FRY. Sila- Hoover,
Ia.oh Uoover. DIR. p. S. Riddelle,
V;ro;n,a A. KILLER, Jas. II. IIooyer,
pi;sa Dowman. Fletcher Bowman,
John peer. fApril cav.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

Don't forget that L. T. d r. Z. Stone
burner, Ednburg, Va, will pay in spot
cash the very highest market prices for
all the black oak and chestnut oak bark
they can Get.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
ESTABLISHED 1860.
,JNO. A. SAUM'S
Store !
EllNRuRG, VA.

Cross Cut Buck and Hand saws, arm
Bells, Cow Bells, Sheep Bells Locks
Latcbes, Bolts and Butts, strap hinges
Wrought Hinges, and + Hinges: Planes,
Hammers, Hatchets and Chisels, Glmlets,
Jail Locks, Bureau Locks, Iron Chest
Locks, Tea and Table spoons, Silver
spoons and Forks, Stove Backing, Sad
Irons. Butcher Knives, Carving Knives
and Forks, Steel Nails, Horse Shoe Nails
Of ali sizes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

Call at Frayel & Feller's large furniture
rooms and examine their splendid stock of
mattings.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
PREACHING AT Poor House.
Masonic NOIIce,
a HuNpRED CATTLE WANTED.

Cassia Lodge, No. 142, +. A. NJ. meets II
Masonic Hall, Woodstock, the last Mon
day night Of each month
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20
TRAINS.

Leave
Woodstock, 6.O7 a IN l4S ? m 80 p III
Arrive oo i,
HarrisOnb'rg s39 BY O''o
Stanton ll.2o 10
Lexington 90
No. 447. freight, leaves Woodstock 7.55
u m. Arrives at Harrisonburg lO.45 + NJ
No. 449 leaves Woodstock llH a III.
Arrives at Harrisonburg LOO p. m, =,
Trains 4l9 and $50 Sunday only; al
other trains daily, excepJ Sunday.
Train 400 connects at East Lexington
with RS A. K. X. for Lynchbnrg anc
Richmond. Arrive at Lynchburg 'lO.lO
H.. Richmond : am.
All trains carry passengers.
c. X. LORD, G. =. A.
w. VI. CLEMENS. Manager.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-20

We are reliably informed that the fruit
through this section was hurt very lttle
if at All by the late frosts. A gentleman
who has made extensive investiga lions
tells Ms that the average will not exceed
one bloom in fifty killed on the peach
trees.
BAcoN.-I have just received about loOO
his of choice home-cured bacon, also d
large lot of country lard. NJ. Geary'
Nv stock of sateeus is full. Black
Green. brown. garnet aud blue, l2i to PC.
Ricbey.
We have received communication
from Cedar Creek giving the death OF
five wear old child that weighed 100 pounds
hut a. no name accompanied the communi-
ootion we cannot publish the name of the
child or those of its parents.
Dried corn. peaches, apples, prunes' rat
sins. currants, figs, dates, lemons oranges
bananas, cheap at w. C. Barron's-
Miss Maggie E. Hotel and sister have
taken rooms in the Crystal Palace, over
W G. Barron's store, where they will en-
gage in mantua making and do all kinds
Of sewing for ladies and children at reason
able prices.
Davis 1883 Quilter can be used by any
one.
The farmers Of this vicinity have been
awakened to new life and energy by the
n ice W Gather, and are all busy with their
,pring working Many of them have
finished plowing for corn and some have
already commenced planting. Ono OF our
river farmers planted seventeen acres
about week ago.
DAVIS 1sss Quilter is the attraction OF
our city.
The Rev. A. 5. Hoyt, Of Madison Ca
has a small pocket Bible, picked up on the
battlefield Of Gettysburg, which no 10
apvious 10 restore to the family OF the
owner who was a Confederate soldier
Inscribed upon the Bible are the words
"Father to son-Christmas Gift. Joseph
Milton Keller, December 25th, 1856
@Ah. there Go to-Richey's--for
white goods, latest styles prints lawns,
batste.
have several thousand of the first early
catch of Potomac herring in strike, which
are a choice lot, and want to trade them
for country lard and bacon.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-29
5 i P ? / { N { n 7

Of COuIse, in common With our entire
people we are thankful for the re-
stOrati0u Of even copies Of book
that properly belongs to the State,
yet. we are still unable 20 see why
the Original has not teen returned.
If the copies are true. and We do not
doubt il, why should they not he RS
tanned by the War Department.
Thee books. Of course, however ob~
jectionshle they may appear IN some
quarters Of the Union. are regarded
by the people Of this State as a part
and parcel Of their history that
should be retained In our archives.
However. on the old time priRcj-
pic that ''hslr loaf il better than
no bread" let Us wait season, when
. returning sense OF Justice shall
hold full sway --Ece,ejng TisUor,
March 2Oth.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-29

IN most counties however, after
providing for county expenses, the
commissioners find no margin left
for application to schools. Prior 10
the Supreme Court decision in Banks
dale VS.. Commissioners Of Sampson
county, 90 n. 6. Reports, the com
mlssioners were required to have
fOur-month's terms whether or not
they exceeded G62 cents tax on pros
perty and 81 90 on polls. 1t will be
noticed that the receipts for 1887
were S23, 2G3.9S less than they were
in 1886 while the laws were just the
same. The fall of in receipts is TO
be attributed to the decision referred
to and to the failure, l think Of an
unusually large number Of persons
to pay their poll taxes.
Some commissioners are now so
managing county matters as TO ap>
ply ali the poll tax to schools, while
others Gcd that for ordinary pur>
poses they DO not need tie full mar
ON Of "a / 6 cents row left tucm oy
the G@oa.aI Assembly, and 50 levy
somctaj"r for evh@D's @5 section
$50 cfthc school law requires them
to DO. Thc County Boards Of Educ
tjon press their claims upon the
Boards Of Commissioners and not
unfreQuently the commissioners are
brought to greater economy in their
administration Of county matters to
the end that the schools may be
brought up to the fOnr months that
the Constitution requires as a min~
MUM | cannot too much commend
such consideration on the part of the
County Commissioners and can but
cherish the hope thai, to the end
that our school system may be
made more effective ana more 30
pulor, all the commissioners will do
every thing IN their r"v..r o increase
the funds. J.c: them IL H. /, / go
to the limitation. The money thus
raised and applied and indeed all
school money under our system,
STAYS AT HOME--IN THE COUNTY
WHERE RAloED--and So does not i'm
pOverish either the county or the
State. 1t is not the money we raise
and KEEP AT HOME that impover-
isles US, but the money we send
abroad--a fact worth remembering
and considering.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-29
SOME REM 4 Eks< ABLE. alt:
Sg'E-T1 OF 1azSING EOs:
GEMS NORTH CAR
OH4HyA
GOLD AND PRECIOUS STONES rOtNT
N ABUNDANCE RICH MINES AND
HOW THEY ARE WORKED--PRE~
HISTORIC PROSPECTING

Special CurreSpon 1ence Of the Gidbe-Dent
carat,
RALEIGH, n. c., October 5,-"Air
you 'uns rock huutets?" said touz-
Ic-hqjred mountain woman last week
to q party of well>dressed gentle
men in Mcdowell CDuntY, n. c., as
they halted in front of humble
dwelling whose sides We're cf logs,
with a roof Of the most primitive
CI5uhoard. "Ma'am?" was the res
pou7c. The woman explained her
inquiry to mean were the strangers
l0p~lDg for minerals. The latter in
Termed her that they were lO)kinI
IT TIE gnl and gem mines. she
Greeted them On their way, and Ia
az hour they reached their dcstina
t. 81. In wild country (or perhaps
ru.4Id IS 4 better term are the gold
a1d Lem iD,nes, which are not "nl.
nae uf HE wonders Of North Caro-
lta2 cut Of the entire country. o.
d4usrllY tire miner considers himself
w. 1vp al for his tro4hle il he finds
god alone III Huying quantities. bu;
q t3~-e McI>,"vI' Cruoty minvs no,
only are the Yields Of gold large, hut
precious gems are found IN great
variety richness and beauty, and
the search for the one Is a. eager as
for the other.
Rude as the hllsides are, they are
fast becoming rnder still under the
influences Of hydraulic inning, and
powerful lets Of water, thrown frO.a
'mo1ltors," literally chang TIE very
landscape Itself. Yet not an ounce
Of pay dirt" is lost. It's all handle d
and searched for gems, while il
passes through tue sluice boxes
which ga~her the gold. Standing
alongside heaps Of esrth, OF else
top of item are keen-eyed men
Who watch ceAselessIy the rude la
borers who search for the gems. The
workers, getting perhaps dollar :
dGy presently find, in succession, al
sae:s1d, "A garnet, topaz and I
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-29

Gov Scales rs we'll az The people
Of North Carolina, can be concratu~
lated upon at last being the receipts
ents of tar1y Justice in tue return to
the executive office of copies Of the
letter hooks of Gov. Vance, which
were taken from the office during
the occupation of Raleigh, by Sher-
mans troops in 1865, end forwarded
to the War Department at Washing
ton,
The history Of the transaction, in
part, may te Of mtece~. 20 m"lv o.
our citizens, on the dag oftac arrj,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-29
COUNTY TAXES.

We are indebted to the State An.
,...r. ". i. Roberts, for copy of
H.. a4uual report for the fiscal year
ending November 30. 1887.
l. contains much valuable inform
alton, In The statement showing the
gross tax of each county for the
year 1886, we r0te for Halifax coun-
" the following:
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-29

Total loss to school e.
on polls .................<GS So 50
Total loss t. moor fund
as muoh.....................I1.2l~.2 p
Total Iy~e on Do1i-..... $50 ui'.1f
Tnls is what it wo4I he II tho fig.
groce listed A. WELL A..gun wu,rE,
and eli poll LISTED wr5E PAID: tie
estimate does not take su.o c@asiHgr-
alton the number Of whites that .1Il
to list and the prop0rjI. Al n1m#cr
Of negroes, which would 1p4lt.a~s
swell the amount very 20 .-idera.3y.
| think it safe to estimate the los to
the school fund from fanarc 10 Isl:
and pa poll tax at ~. Jess than
$4,000; and 10 the county poor
fund 1T 25.OCO-a tota. loss Oh Ip.l
taxof 500 0N0.
o. course these ti.u~aa arc 04lY
an Approximation, but lay a-. n.t
yer, far from the trutH l. rt.d the
returns. and Scttlen.c - 49,. Tie
shert, in many con, :. ii ~ very
lar. ln-oiveut lists. .,a4..v.r can
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-29


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