Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-03-15


Irwin 4 Bakers, Edinburg.
What queer thing it is that man
never catches so much cold that he can't
catch more cold.
Call early at Irwin & Bakers, Edin-
burg, and see some of the cheap bargains
they are offering.
Quite a number of persons from this
county are attending the Methodist Con-
ference in Alexandria this week
Men who turn states evidence furnish
living testimony that the peach" crop Is
ali right up to the present time.
Judge John j. Allen, of DotetOurt c)un-
ty, spent Friday and Saturday Of last
week in this place visiting bis brother
Hon. II. c. Allen.
The ground hogs Ieign terminated last
night. Though the goose bone and other
signs failed, he taught us by experience
that he is a true prophet.
The dinner served by the ladies OF the
Reformed church Monday last was
literally patronized by our csunty peo-
pie. They realized S42.OO.
Irwin 4 Baker, Edinburg, are selling
out their stock OF dry goods, nolions'
boots and shoes at cost as they expect to
make a change in their business.
Lepten service was held at the Episco-
nal church, in this place, last Tuesday
NIGHT Like service will be held on
Tuesday night Of each week during lent
According tc the Almanac tomorrow IS
the yesnal equinox. Sunday (St Pat
tricks day. the day and night are equal.
Spring will make her bow next Wednes-
day.
Irwin 4 Baker, Edinburg, will state TO
the farmers that they will have plenty Of
phosphate and plaster for their spring
crops, which will be sold as low as the
lowest.
The shipment Of the immense stacks Of
bark on the commons near the depot was
6nished last week. The W ork of loading
the cars has given work to number OF
laborers.
Persons wishing to improve their men,
cries or strengthen their power OF atien-
ton should send 70 Prof. Loisette' ~
Fifth ave, y. Y, for his prospectus post
free. as advertised in another column
Al.
LAST CALL! We will say TO those
knowing themselves indebted to us that
We must have all accounts settled by
Anril 1st. 1ss9. as we must settle the busi-
ness BY that time. IRWIN & BAKER,
Edinburg. Va.
We have been having this week
spell Of beautiful spring weather and
everybody seems to be IN the notion OF
making garden. Probably they would bet
Tar not be IN too much haste for fear OF
cold snaps that are likely to visit us be-
fore Easter.
NIP. Houck. dealer in leather goods,
carpets, etc. will visit this pllce and all
principle points in the county early next
month. Read his advertisement 20 be
foupd in another column. aad if in want
of anything iu that line call to see him
when he comes.
Samuel W. Lincoln, of Lacey's Springs,
Rockingham county, was on Friday OF
last week indicted by the grand jury in
Baltimore on the charge of stealing mon
ey order. Lincoln recently had a hearing
before Commissioner Rogers in Baltimore
and was dismissed.
There was larger crowd than usual in
town last Monday-court day. Business
seemed to have picked up somewhat
Plenty Of horse buyers we're on hand and
they succeeding in purchasing quite a
number OF hcrses. About 1900 was lett
in the county by them.
Mr.. Linn r. Irwin, formerly of this
Mace. but who has for several years been
engaged IN the drug business at Mt. jack
son. recently sold out to Mr.. c. B. Lohr'
Of Timberville. Mr. Irwin will remain
with Mr.. Lohr until he becomes fully &C
ouainted with the business.
The Baltimore Conference Of the NJ. Z.
Church South, convened in Alexandra
Wednesday last. The attendance has
been very large Cumberland, Md, has
been selected as the place for the next
meeting. We will publish the appoint
ments OF this district next week.
Messrs. c. G.. Christian and J. Hal
Moore. VIII % had been attending a meeting
Of the Young Mems Christian Association
Richmond, were driving to their home
in Henrico county, on Saturday night, and
when about mile from the city limit
they were attacked and severely beaten
bya party Of "Whte Caps
The roof Of tenant house occupied b!
Mr.. Jacob Miller, adjoining the residence
Of Mr.. II. B. Chapman, caught fire from
a stove pipe last Wednesday morning
Before the FIRE engine could be taken L
the scene a fev neighbors by the aid
a few buckets Of water put the fire on
without dong but little damage.
A previously mentioned in these col
umps. The convention Of Sunday schoC
workers Of all denominations will be he'll
in Richmond on Tuesday, Wednesday an
Thursday Of next week. II is desired tina
all sanday school workers be present.
Addresses will be delivered by prominen
workers IN this cause from all parts OF ID
county.
The work Of removing the old depo
ont OF the line Of Court street TO ie'
feet south of where IT now stands bega
Tuesday. We understand that the build
ing will be cut down TO one story an
that it's appearance will be improved con
siderable. The work will be pushe
rapidly along. The building will be use
for freight only.
William Kibler. who was indicted b
the grand jury Monday, was immediatel
arrested. The court bailed him out L
the sum Of 81 900 to appear on the seeon
day Of the May term. KILLER is the ma
who shot young Gowl last Dece~6e
The shooting was Supposed to have bee
accidental, but the action Of the gran
iury shows the affair up differently.
The Y. NJ. CA, recently instituted
this place, will meet in the engine hou
hall next Tuesday night for the purpO