Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1890-02-21
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.

GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.
At least three huud red houses are now
in course of erection at Roanoke city.
Twill pay the highest cash price fol
onions. j. N DAVIS, agU'
Lent will be observed by the Episcopal
Church, of this place.
One of the Peabody Normal Institutes
will be held in Harrisonburg during th'
coming Summer.
Since our last issue we have had vari-
ETY. of weather-rain, hail and warm sun
shine,
Mr.. Alfred Garrett, one of the Oldest
citizens of Warren county, died a few
days ago, at the age of 20 years.
What a blessing are payements. Let
more corporate limits he blessed so say
we all.
More light from the sun and moon and
stars and from our good city lamps may
be devOutly asked.
The nomination of Charles L. Pritchard
a, postmaster at Front Royal, Warren
county, Va, was confirmed by the Senate
of the United States one day last week.
If YOU want to enjoy your meals
strengthen your digestion with simmons
Liver Regulator.
Two engines ran together in the yard
at Harrisonburg on Monday evening and
both derailed The accident caused few
hours delay to several trains.
Rev. Mr.. Link, of Strasburs, will
preach il the Presbyt erian church, OF his
place, on sunday next, morning and eve
ming.
Rev. J. ". Shields will preach in the
Episcopal Church, rext tuesday evening
att o'clock, and every following Tuesday
evening until further notice.
Mai. J. W. Magruder is improving his
property, corner of Court and Mullen
burg Streets. by erecting "A handsome iron
fence
Harrisonburg VIII, in al probability,
soon have electric lights. Woodstock will
doubtless plod along with her old light
ning-bur affairs for a while yet.
have several houses tn Woodstock for
sale ana rent, \. G. Wynkoop'
Real Estate Agent.
VIM. G.. Miller. ex-Treaslrer OF Kappa
hammock, Va, and one of the best known
aud highly respected citizens Of that
county. died a short time since, aged "a
years.
Take simmons Liver Regulator. One
dose is worth loo dollars.
A few days ago John Madison Michae
was shot in the face 10y Daniel Huifer
near Mt. SCION. Augusta county, Va. TIT
wound is painful but is not supposed Il
oe dangerous.
Wanted 30 bushels Of onions, highes
prices paid in cash or trade
in. DAVIS, agt.
Tie Virginia Conference Of Cnite'
Brethren in Christ, will convene at thei
church in Winchester on the l;h of Marc
next, and will be composed of minister
and lay delegates.
Our old friend, Ftzslmons one Of tn
best and most popular statesmen on tn
road. was in town on Saturday last. II
is fine musician, and the bows are a
ways glad to see bis handsome face.
An effort is being made to change IL
name of the town of Mines, Page count!
Va TO that of Shenandoah. What goo
reason there can be for this change is rlgl
hard to find out.
Insurance Companies, Life AMI Fire
are corporations that are often abused
but under proper rules and regulation
they are, we feel more than useful, oft'
benefcient. Wa have agents among rs.
The Rockbridge County Mars say
Messrs. Timberlake and Nas,u, Of Nj
dletown, Va, whom it was expect
would move their wooden mill to Bnei
Vista have, its announced, determined
locate it at Basic City.
The report comes to this Office that
coal mine has been discovered 10 mi
northwest Of this place. The coal
been tested and is said to be of the VI
best quality, and in an ipexhaustil
quantity.
Rev. L. E. Scott, pastor of the Pres
terian Church at Round Hill, Freder
county. Va, preached several interest
sermons in the Presbyterian Church
this place on Sunday morning aud
ming.
John Gibson, founder Of the celebra
Gibson distillery, Of Rockbndge couT
is dead. He was a staunch member
the Presbyterian church, and was II
esteemed by all as good cltzen.
The ladies of Toms Brook will give
Oyster supper on the nights Of Friday
Saturday, Feb. 18th. aud March lst,
the benefit Of the Toms Brook Coz
Band. The solicit they liberal patron
of the public.
VIM. II. Robinson, the mail car
between Rawley, Rockingham cou
Va. and Franklin, W. Va, was drow
few days ago while attempting to
Dry River, near Rawley Springs VT
had become very high from the re
heavy rains.
Mr.B.H. Grunday, formerly bufl
manager of the Richmond State, paid
pleasant visit one day last week. i
now representing the Nolandine Medi
1aff his Q0