Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-03-08


the minister announced that on this &C.
casion a collection would be taken up for
missionary purposes, aud to the surprise
of all forgot to call for 1t. What will be-
come Of the poor hesthern
March certainly tried to come In as
disagreeahle as possible. Sleet fell early
Friday morning followed by rain which
continued with few intemlssions until
Tuesday morning. II the inclement be-
ginning of the month is any indication
that its close will be pleasant we may
shortly be wearing seersuckers.
Mr.. Jonn NJ. Allison the blind musician,
dropped dead in Milwood, Clarke county
on Wednesday Of last week. Though
born blind he was the possessor of well
modulated voice and rare musical talent
which won him fame through the Valley.
The deceased will no doubt be remember
ed by many Woodstock people as he fire.
quently gave concerts here.
General James c. Hill, railroad COM
missioner. is entitled to the thanks Of the
travelling public, especially Of the citizens
of Shenandoah county, for his prompt
action IN relation to a passenger depot at
our county seat. A good work has been
accomplished. and Woodstock has note
passenger depot not excelled anywhere
for comfort and architectural beauty
A pretty wedding took place IN st.
Andrews church in Mt. Jackson last
Tuesday morning. The contracting
parties were Mr. p. s. Roller Jr''
popu lar young man Of Harrisonburg and
Miss Berthe Whiting, daughter Of Mrs. L.
Triplett, Jr.. Of Mt. Jackson. Rev. MI
Shields otnciated. After the ceremony
breakfast was served at the bri ds's home.
The happy couple left on the II O'Clock
tram for the north.
am just receiving my spring STOCK Oh
drv goods, notions, etc. All fresh goods
and latest STYLES. NJ. Geary.
Col. George E. Deneale died at his
home near Harrisonburg last Friday a
week. Colonel Deneal was for many years
one Of Rockingham's most prominent
men. having represented the county
frequently IN both the State Senate and
Legislature. In the days of his yigor
and strength he was one Of the most at
tractive speakes in the State, and for
years welded an inf uence that few have
the fortune to possess. He was eighty
two years old.
Twill have fresh fish this afternoon as
cheap a. can be bought in town.
II. Holt ell, Agent.
1t is probably not generally known
that all county district officers are to be
elected next May. The following is the
law to that effect, taken from the Code
of Virginia page 50; Section 90.
In each msgisteral district there shall be
chosen by the qualified voters thereof, at
the general election to be held in May,
1859, and biennislly thereafter, one super
visor, one constable, three justices, and
one overseer Of the poor, who shall hold
their offices for the term Of two years.
The celebrated Hayes, Murray & Co.'S
ladies', misses and children's shoes man
ufactured expressly for my trade.
VI. Geary.
Mr. Joseph Smith, son os Mrs. Jacob
Cooke, of the Geary House, in this place,
met With a painful accident on Saturday
of last week. He was leading q colt to q
watering trough in the yard near the
stables when it became very unruly and
in plunging around jerked Mr.. Smiths
right arm out of place. DR.. j. :. Irwin
was called In and rendered the necessary
surgical attention, and young Smith Is
doing we'll. The accident will necessI-
tate carrying his arm in sling for several
weeks.
Flour. corn meal, and buck wheat flour
always on hand and frst-class. Also
apples, potatoes, beans, hOminy and rice
Give me a call. II. Hotel, Agent.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather
which prevailed from last Friday up to
Inauguration Day a goodly number OF
Shenandoah people went to Washington.
Some went down on Friday, others on
Saturday and the majority on the excur-
sion on Sunday night. Among those who
went from this place we're Mrs. H. II. Rid
dleberger and her two daughters, Misses
Leila and Olive, Miss Laura Bargelt, Miss
Libbie Hughes and Messrs. j. n. Davis,
NJ. II. Hotel, J. G. McCune, J. L. Keller,
r. l.. Bargelt L. S Walker, Jos. Fravel,
W. NJ. Bender aud Jos. Keller
have only a few overcOats which must
20 to make room for spring goods. Gail
and see me when you come to town.
NJ. Geary.
A very strange phenomenon occurred q
few days ago near the head waters OF the
north fork Of Black Water near Rocky
Mount. Va. The earth within an area OF
ak or eight acres sunk down depth OF
from eight 10 twelve feet. Trees we're
splis in twain, half Of the tree remaining
standing and the other half going down
with the earth, leaving the abyss perpen
d,cular on either side. This curious freak
of mother earth occurred on the lands Of
NIT. Chitwood, near the road leading
10 billions mill and near Adney's Gap. A
great many persons have visited the place
WANTED-Good fat hens and turkeys
country bacon, lard, butter, eggs an'
onions for which ! will pay the highes
market prices. NJ "eS'y'
Henry Washington, colOred man VIII
lives at Wesley Fry's near town, haPpehe'
70 the most singular accident that ha
ever come under our notice in nearly
quarter OF century's experience j
writing up disasters OF all kinds for thes
columns. la attempting to descend b
way Of a ladder from the loft Of Fry's cal
IN. be miss, his footing and fell IN
sharp end Of one Of the upright side piece
) entering his body for more than 100
, DR.. Hudson vas hastily summoned, an
rendered su h assistance as bis desperai
condition required. His condition Is
D very critical one, though we are glad
/. know that his injury, however, is NJ
' necessarily a fatal one. Page Courier.
{ I am receiving the largest stock
4 ready -made goods ever brought to IN
market in spring styles-all Of the late
..ias and ratterna All will be sold