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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
HAWKINsToWN ITEMS.

Under Harrison's administration, things
have even started to move in this ancient
city. Mr.. Geo. Sine has put new
face upon his property with paint ana
white wash. He has so improved 1t "a
10 make it the best in town.
Mr.. CT Proctor has added another neat
room TO his residence. Others are repair
ing and building new fences, etc, which
will add very much to the appearance OF
our town.
Mr.. +. p. Bowman has Just finished
uniting in large purifier and other ne"
work in his (Red Bank) mill, which vii
enable HIM to compete with the bes'
mills in the country. Mr.. E. P has an-
other Improvement under way which II
near completion, and which will ado
much to his general surroundings.
Mr.. VIM. Eberlin met with quite los
ON Saturday afternoon last, while plant
ing corn on the farm OF A. j. kagey
about two miles west of here. Seeing
thunder gust coming, he ran his horS'
and pillow out to the fence, and while II
the act Of unhitching. his horse was strucl
by lightning and killed. Mr. Eberlil
escaped nnhurt as did three others VIII
we're quito near.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

We learn from a private letter from q
valued subscriber at Clifton Forge that
gang of counterfeiters have been caught
ND with in that section. The letter says
ga Young man named John Matthews, of
Allegheny Station, seventeen miles west
of Coyington, on the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad, was arrested in this place for
passing counterfeit silver dollars. He
,ucceeded in passing twelve or fifteen be-
ore he was detected. He has disclosed
he names of half dozen accomplices,
me of whom, George Lewis, was arrested
and brought here. The counterfeit is ex-
,eedingly clever. being deficient. how
ever. in weight, weighing ninety-eigh'
aaips less than the standard silver dol
| lar. Some of the money and materia
vas found IN Lewis house, and it is sale
he gang have been operating in this sec
tpn for over two years and have flooded
Rnceverte, Lewisburg, Covlngton Low
NOR, Clifton Forge and a number o
oher small towns along the Chesapeake
&Ohio Railroad with the bogus CON-
Prties are now in search for Matthews
acomplces and it is to be hoped the.
vii be speedily arrested, though it
fe.red the sheriff and posse will hav
cute a skirmlsh before they succeed II
capturing them"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

Colonel G.. w. Graham, of Harpers
Ferry. who with his family spent Sunday
In this place, visiting his father-in-law,
Mr.. Joseph Marshall, called to see us
Monday. He says the mills located on
the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers AT
that place are turning out about llO tons
Of wood pulp per day, pine wood being
principally used that by September the
owners will have paper mill completed
which will manufacture sixty tons Of
paper every twsnty-four hours, of quail
ity suitable for newspaper purposes, and
with different wood, fine writing and
other paper. The Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad people will change their track
so as to avoid the costly Potomac trestle,
and construct a handsome new depot and
hotel. The Messrs Becker Brothers, To-
Gated on the south side Of the Shenandoah
river, with their 1876, 900 fruit trees, grape
vines, nuts, plums, etc, and prospecting
for hidden wealth in iron, copper, barS'a'
olser gold and silver within the bosom OF
the Blue Ridge, and estimating their out
la, before the fruit natures at $45,O 900, to
say nothing of mining the metals named
mean valuable squisitions in building up
the vicinity or the town itself. Mr. Ed
ward Cooley, who for forty years has fur
nished the lime for the city Of Washing
ton, has purchased valuable property
through Colonel Graham bordering Har-
per's Ferry and will build his kilns this
fall for active work next winter to sup
ply the District of Columbia trade. The
West Virginia Central Railroad will soon
pass down on the Chesapeake u
Ohio Canal tow path from Cumberland
to Alexandria, furnishing the old town
with com peting railroad line. Colonel
Graham thinks that a few more years
will see the population increased to al
least 10000 people, and notwithstanding
the superstition of the alleged curse OF
John Brown, by the favorable location
and magnificent scenery, as well as near
ness to Washington and Baltimore III
rapid adv ancsment to thriving city II
| assured
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
STRASRURG ITEMS.

A lodge of Independent Order Of Red
Men, was organized here on last Wednes-
day night. Big Iujun j. l. II. Baker,
Esq, of Winchester, Va, was pr esent to
aid IN the institution of said lodge. We
have not learned the name of the tribe.
We regret the necessity which COM
pells us to announce the severe indispo-
sition of Mr.. JOS. S. Hupp, at his home
near this place from paralysis, which &C.
CURED on Monday morning last about
a. m, the members affected are his lounge
and right arm. His hosts Of friends wish
HIM a speedy recovery.
Right royal did the members Of the
strasburg Citizens Band entertain their
guests, the Mlddletown Cornet Band, on
Easter Monday the 22nd, and the union
for the time being Of these two splendid
musical associations, filed our town the
greater portion Of the at ternoon with the
most delightful music. They marched to
the different avenues and crossings Of the
streets, and rem dered in great shape some
of their most excellent musical gems. Al
the Lutheran parsonage, Rev. i. j..
Smith entertai ned them in his well and
favorably known style of hospitality. At
the east end of Main street, the gentlemen
of the Middletown Band were the re-
cipients of several large and luscious
cakes, also boquets of flowers from the
hands OF several Of Strasburg's generous
and apprec iative ladies'. The Middletown
guests return ed home on the 4 80 p. M,
tram, we'll pleased with their trip.
The special Easter services previously
announ ced to take place in the Lutheran
church, came off on Sunday night last,
Rev. l. l.. Smith, the pastor, oiho atlng
assisted 10y Mr. o. +. Chandler, the Super
intendent of the Lutheran Sunday School.
The exerci ses consisted of responsive
readings, singing by the whole school
and special musical gems by the splendid
choir, accompanied by the organ, at which
presided that legant and accomplished
musician and sweet singer, Miss Hattie
Dull, assisted by Miss Ella Hickerson and
the other members OF the choir. The
services of Mr.. George EVERY with his
cornet were also brought into reqnisition'
adding greatly to the harmony of the pro-
Crane, and largely augm enting the gen
eral effect. The church was brilliantly
Illuminated, and the sheen from the can
dies which lit up the beautiful arch span
ming the chancel seemed to vie in bril-
liancy and enhanced to a large degree the
general happy effect Of the whole scene
Just IN derneath the evergreen arch and a
little to the rear. with the pulpit for back
ground. was tastefully arranged bank OF
beautiful fl overs. The inscription in ever
green upon the arch was highly suggestive
and very appropriate to the occasion
of the resurrection, the worlds risen Re
deemer, namely "The hope which IS LAID
IN for Won In heaven The church wa'
densely packed, but the best of order pre-
vailed. A collection was taken mp for thu
purchase of new organ for the churct
and the amount realized was $1,000 cash
The exercises closed with prayer ant
benedictIon by the pastor, and the vas
crowd dispersed to their different homes
all feeling that it was good to have beef
there.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

Mr.. William F. Wisman, OF the 81
Lukes neighborhood, who met with an
accident at his saw MILL as mentioned in
these columns last week, died from his
injuries on Friday night, despite the un-
ceasing efforts of skilled physicians and
loving friends. Owing to his advanced
age he proved a ready victim and never
rallied from the shock. The sad and ter
rible manner Of his death will cause The
sympathy of the entire community to be
rested on the bereaved family. Mr.. Wis
man was engaged in merchandising at
St. Lukes tor number of years, part OF
the time being postmaster. Some years
ago he retired from the mercantile busi-
ness and followed agricultural pursuits
BY underwriting labor he amassed a
large fortune. lie was ruling elder in
the Lutheran church, and man who held
the highest respect of the residents OF the
community in which be lived. Mr.. Wis
man was in the sixty-sixth year OF his
aye. and leaves a wife aud number OF
grown children. The remains were fol-
lowed to the grave on Sunday by large
concourse Of friends Of the deceased.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
room nnnieated.l
"That Tother Hoss7-Author No. 2

"That Tother Hoss'-Author NO q
"TIIE CAT JUMPS OUT or THE MEAT TUB
To he editor Of he Herald
When | approached the editors OF The
VirginiaR and Ndcs aud demanded the name
Of the author of the anonymous commnni-
cation, abusive of myself in the issue oi
April 5th, Of their paper, they stated lo
me that they would have to write to the
author and inform him that his name WAS
demanded In few days they gave az
the author, Mr. IT, II. Ilouck, OF Sifas-
burg. On April both Mir, llouck denied
over his own signature that he was tine
author of the article in question. il then
became necessary for tho editors OF the
Virqinian and Ners to find some one else
to father the fatherless communication
and in order to do 70, one Of The editors
Of that paper visited StrrsbuTg On April
Ord and dmmmed up al ostensible
parent Of the article in the person OF one
Philip Eberly, who in the chirography OF
the editors own hand, tdfherd tile name
less waif Of April 9Th, l--9
In the first place, Mr.. editor. allo" me
10 retract any and everything may haye
said IN my reply Of April 18Th in the
Jirqinian and Nelrs that was offensive to
Mr. Houck, a. far be it from me To de-
Al
tract by word or deed one iota from the
fair name Of any man unjustiiiably
Now as to Mr. Philip Eberly. ] will
only say, he is n citizen Of Srasburg' and
personally ! have nothing against him.
but politically what is he : Noninally
Republican, but Of late years has been a
sorehead. and has wired IN and wir'd ont
and has left the Republicans at 10 doubt
"whether the snake that made The Track
is coming in or going hack Lord have
mercy on the old man for he kno"c'h NOT
what hc is doing
Therefore It is apparent to all BIO" east
IL be became the dupe of u few persona
| tntWltS OF NY RNH I"A'f
and the editor of the JUginian and Ners
who readily lent his facile, but partisan
pen. to capture the Strasburg postoiiice
And right here will say that the ycraci
ty Of some parties to this controversy L
say the least must lie greatly debiiiidt'd
and since "Houck" bitters so signal.
failed to brace them up, it is TO be hope'
that Elderly" tonic may rcInyigorai
them in this particular.
Mr.. editor "the cat has jumped ont
the meal tub, as it is now evident tha
the Demo, Republico, Religlo, Polite
p. o. "trustp has "busted.'
In conclusion ask the public TO par
don me for inficting upon them TIA
second communication on this sunJcc
and l respectfully invoke an impartla
verdict at their hands.
STRAsDURG Cor SHEN. HERALD.
sTRAsBURG April oath, $50.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
MAuRERToWN ITEMS.
BUREAU SHENANDOAH HERALD,
Cor. Nam St. a. X. X. Ave-,
Maurarfown. ADril u, 'S9. y

Cor. Nam st. d X. X. ave-,
Maurertown, April "a, 'o9. }
Grass is looking fine and the farmers
are happy.
DID. L. Shaver has gone on visit to
Maryland.
Miss Pansy Spiker will leave for Phl'a-
delphia in a few days.
No one has yet made the much needed
move to put down walks in our village
Hope this will no: be neglected.
Mr.. Samuel Summey, of near Saums-
Vile, has gone to Pennsylvania to live
with his son the Rev. AI. summey a
minister in the Reformed church.
There is an amusing side to the strAs-
burg communication in the I'rg'n'an
and Ne,rs of April the 9Th. 1t seems to
have gone begging for an author Ut 1t
really ever had one from Strasburg)
The person given as the author by the
editor Of the Virginian and Naos to the
Strasburg correspond ent of the HERALD
has squealsd, aud in ape rsonal letter 70
the correspondent Of the HERALD from
Strasburg denies emphatically of being
the author. Immediat ely after this what
skirmishlng by the editors to get another
horse. Nothing has been more enter
tain ing to us than 70 study this article oil
the Sth. 1t made some Wanting bull dog
kind Of statement, the effect OF when
was INN ediately smashed, pulveriIeu
and destroyed by the corr espondent oil the
HERALD in the columns Of the Jrg'n'aH
and Ness without an effort. The editors
of the yirginidn and Neus have made
themselves ridiculous by giving gentle
man as the author who denies all knowi-
edge of the matter. After this fact being
known to the public the Editsr grinning
like a gorgon takes the train for StraS'
burg. there he goes gnashing his teeth 70
get one of his relations TO father the
article. This to his relief he accomplished
We wonder who these gentlemen VIII tro'
ont next. Perhaps this will teach them
1.-THE editors of the Virgi MAN aud Ne'c'j
to be more careful in the future in pub
fishing articles, so inpudent and inten'
tionally inaccurate upon an upright and
hRhtoned gentleman, at whose doors no
charge involving dishonor can be laid all
Of which was written for the purpose OF
resping some pecuniary advantage, by
the author or auth ors. We are glad 70
see the venomous scurrility Of these
authors fall back in their own teeth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
You Read Thisl

Mn. B. A. Nsff would respectfully IN
form The ladies Of Shenandoah that che
has Opensd her new and splendid line OF
millinery in the large new store-room on
Main street, opposite the Bank, in WOOD
stock. Her stock is by far the largest
she has ever bad, and embraces all the
newest styles and latest novelties OF the
season. Her line Of bonnsts and hats runs
through every style. and cannot fail TO
please the most exscting taste, while he'
splendid stock Of ribbons and trimmings
is far ahead Of anything ever shown 10
that line before. She has secured the
services of two accomplished trimmsrs
and she feels confident Of pleasing ell "h'
may favor her with their patronage
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
oh. What q Cough.

NOD. Will you heed the warning
Tho signal perhaps Of the sure approach
Of that most terrible disease, Consump-
tion. Ask yourselves If you can afford ior
the sake Of saving so cents, 10 run the
risk and do nothing Tor 1t. we
know from experience that shiloh's
Cure will cure your Cough. II never
fails. This explains why moro than &
Million Bottles were sold the past year
II relieves Group and Wtlooping Cough
at once. Mothers do not be without IT.
For Lame Back, Sind or Chest, use Shilohs
Porous Plaster. Sold by B. schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
Fine stalhOn.-1ess than Halfprice

An opportunity to breed to the best
breed, fastest and finest stations at give
away prices. Reduced (fOr this year, to
less than haIi-price. Speed and blood for
race horses size for draft and roa listers
with unequaled style and beauty. Hare
Bashav and SfrGthmOre Allen, prize 500
season OF $500 Insurance Richard let,
$1,000 aa'Or or $500 insurance, AID Tho
(amOu, Shenandoah, $500 season or S25OC
insuranoe. At Woodstock every Other
week and alternate weeks at New Market
Timberville, Broadway, Pcrestville, Mt
jackson, Cabin Hill, Hamburg, Mt. oiive
strasburg and Middletown.
For particulars sec special bills &C adj
dress DIR. d. d. CAIrTER, or X. c. BED
FORD, Mangr. Shen andoAh Trotting stu'
Woodstock. Va. 3l5-6t t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
S5URCH DIRECTORY


I,rruERAN.-Rey. A. A. J. Bushong
breaches in the Lutheran Church, on the
lat and end Sabbath mornings ana AZ
NIGHT on the 4th Sabbath OF each inon nuii
WrTuopIsT.- Rev. i. +. Ban
nrsaches in the Methodist Church al
Woodstock. on the ID and Attn snna1y5s'
nornin0 and ~ in the evening, and At hd
inbnrg ON the ist and 3d Sundays OF each
month. morning aud Ct in the evening;
''J PpysnyTEnrAg.- Rev. I. 7. EpPs
breaches in the Presbyterian Chnrcnl AT
Woodstock, every Sunday morning an"
FpIscoPAL.-Rev. James W. Shicios'
viii preach in Emmanuel Protestant Fps,
canal Church. Woodstock, on the lst anu
ri SUNDAYS of each month, morning ana
RxyoRMgp.-Rey. A, X. Kline preaene,,
in The Reformed church on the ISL ana plu
snndaysin the morning and every sunday
SnprsrIAN.-Rey. J. 4. Spencer preach
ga in the Christian church at Woodstock
on The "a Sunday morning and evening
CATHOLIC. services the second ounu''
of each month at 1890 O'CLOCK a. NJ thu
Me. CHURCH, COLoRED.-key JONI ,a
Meredith Sr III breaches in Woodstock every 80
Sunday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

Robert Gill, young man of this place.
was arrested last Monday, charged with
embezrlement. 1t seems that several
weeks ago he was entrusted with the
sale Of a horse belonging to DIR. Daniel
Burner. of Moore's Store. He secured a
purchaser at New Market, who paid him
s195 for the animal. Gill then, instead Of
reporting to DR.. Burner o. TO his brothers
here. concluded to take trip over in
Eastern Virginia and thence he went, not
returning home till last week. During
the trip he spent a considerable portion Of
the money and was only able to hand
over $50 of the $l35 received from the sale
The accused walyed an examination be-
fore Justice John II. Grabill and was
afterwards bailed in the sum OF e'Oo
TO appear before the next grand jury, Mr.
David Fravel being his bOndsmAn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

Mr. Edward McInturf, who lives on
a. liver near this place, met with a PAIN
t0I accident recently. He was engaged
in rolling logs down hillside some ul' s
. =, from his home when he slipped and
eli IN 'front.' of a rolling log. 1t struck
him on his left foot badly MASKING it, No
ono ,vas with him at the time, and it was
,sitb diaioulty he reached home. The IN
Jury necessitated Mr.. McInturiPS cOnn n",
y ros1t 10 the house for several weeks but
we are glad to state that he is now nearly
recovered with no serious results
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

Miss Sallie Lishliter died at the resi-
dence of her nephew, Mr.. Daniel Lichli'
ter. IN tins place, on Thursday AFTER
noon of last week. She had made hei
home with Mr.. Lichliter for many years
and although in feeble health for some
time, she was able to 60 about the house
and her death was indeed unexpected by
her large circle of friends. She was
member of the Reformed church. Miss
Lichliter was in the eighty-second year
of her age. and was quiet, unobtrusiv'
lady, much beloved by all who knew her
She leaves one brother, MI {. Lichliter
and number of relatives to mourn theii
loss, who have the sympathy OF the en-
tire community in their sore bereavement
The funeral took place from the Reformed
church on Saturday morning
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
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Over 40 years under the same
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ING FRUIT GROWING, MARKET Oak,
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GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.

We want every subscriber 10 reau
this.-It at any time You desire change
Of the address of your paper you VIII
plesse drop us card giving present au-
dress don't fail to dc this), and the au a.
dress to which you would have us mall II
IN the future. By complying with the
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regularly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

We return thanks to Dr. Edward H.
Frayel. of Poca, Putnam county W. 's7
for copy of the Southern Clinic, month
" medical journal publ shed at klcn'
mopd, containing an interesting article
from his pen entitled, "a Case of VmyiOio
Degeneration of the COrnea." Dr. frAvei
IA a son of Mp. Fravel, of this place
and has reached the highest rank OF his
profession. The esteem in when no Is
held in his West Virginia home can DC
Judged when we state that no is prs''osn'
oftbe Ohio Valley Medical Society.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
RucI.Ien's Arnica Salve.

The Best salvo in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns. aud all SKIN Eruptions, and post
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
ia Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents POI
box. For sale by B, Sehmitt'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
IS.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

Uarper's Bazaar is a home journal. IL
combines choice literature and hne art IL
lustrations with the latest intelligence re-
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Clever serial and short stories, practical
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ter of economy. Its editorials are marked
bv good sense, and not line is. admitted
10 lis columns that could offend the most
| fastidiOus taste.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
Consumptionsurely CGred.

To THE EDITOR: Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy ior
the above named disease. BY its timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. shall be glad to
send two bottles Of my remedy FREE to
any Of your readers who have consump-
ton if they will send me their express
and postofice address. Resp,
r. A. SLoCrM,
1.0Q1vI 1Sl Pearl ST.. New York.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

English SPAWN Imminent removes al
Hard. Soft OF Calloused Lumps and
BIemishes from horses. Blood SPAWN
Curbs, Sphnts, Sweeney, Ring Bone
stiles. Sprains, all Swollen ThIoats'
Coughs Etc. Save $50 by use OF one
hattie. Warranted. Sold 10y Frank H.
irwin, Druggist, Woodstock, Va.
Nov. lG-1yT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26
p,Ies, PiIesi itching Piles.

Moisture intense itching
and stinginR: most at night worse by
scratching. II allowed to continue t1mors
form which often bleed and ulcerate, be-
coming very sore. SwAfNks olNih 49,
stops the itching and bleeding, heals
liberation, and IN most cases remove, ,e
the tumors. At druggists, or by ma,i' lo'
80 cents. DR.. Swayne & Son, fhlauelphia'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

We want all the chestnut and black
oak bark we can get and will pay The
highest market price in spot cash for IT
as weighed up.
L. T. ( r. F.. SToNRBuENER'
Ednburg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-04-26

MOB. Is it not worth the small price
NJ az cents TO free yourself Of every symp-
tom Of these distressing complaints, II you
think 80 call at our store and get Dotte
Of shilohs vitslizer. Every bottle has q
printed guarantee on 1t, use accordingly,
and If il does you no good IT will cost you
nothing. Sold by b. schmitt