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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
EDINBURG ITEMS.

Read b. F. Hlseys advertisement IN an
other column.
An infant child of Mr.. Jno. Keller,
aged thirteen weeks, died on Friday
morning of last week.
For the celebrated snag proof rubber
boots go to B F. Hisey.
Mr.. r. E. Stoneburner, who is in busi-
ness IN Washington, paid his old friends
a visit last week, His brother, Mr.. l.. l.
Stoneburner will remain in Washington
attending to the business there until Bob
returns.
Everything IN rubber foot-ware of the
best and at lowest prices. b. F. Hlsey'
Willie Calohan, who is employed at the
Woodstock depot, and who came home
sick from that place last week, is improv-
ing and will soon be able to return to bis
post.
A complete stock of mems, ladies and
bows shoes, best quality and latest styles
B. F. Hisey.
Hog cholera has made its appearance on
the river opposite this place. Mr. b. b.
Bowman lost three shoats and one OF bis
fat hogs recently. and it is feared that
the disease will spread so as to cause
heavy losses.
When you want anything in the line OF
boots or shoes call on me. l guarantee
satisfaction. d. f. h'SeS'
We regret to state that Mr. Harry
Mathews, aged about 90 years. brother Of
Mrs. Cant. Geo. J. Graudstaff, died in
Salem on Friday last, after only fe"
DAYS illness of typhoid fever. His re-
mains we're brought to this place Oh
Saturday evening and taken to the rel
dence of his brotber-in-law, from where
they we're buried on Monday.
lam prepared to make boots and sboe
of all descriptions and do all manner
repairing promptly. b. f. hisey'
Mr.. R. w. Burke, while in Harrison
burg ON Monday of last week, sllppe'
and fell on the pavement, striking hl
head violently on the curb rendering hin
insensible for short time, and from u
effects of which he was laid up at hi
home in this place all of last week. W
are glad to say that be was able to star
out on a trip on Monday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Church Directory.

LUTHERAN.-Rev. A. A. u. Busbong
breaches in the Lutheran Church, on the
LIST Sunday night, the End Sunday morn
nc and night and the 4th Sunday night
If each month.
THoDIsT. Rev. b. Z. Ball
breaches in the Methodist Church, al
Woodstock, every Sunday morning and
night. Young mems prayer meeting Tues
day night. Church prayer meeting Thurs
day night.
CHRISTIAN CHURCn.-Rev. J. u. Glenn
mons breaches in the Christian church,
at Woodstock, every 3rd LORDS Day in
zach month.
CATnOIC-Services the third Sunday
Of each month at 1890 O'Clock, A. N.
PREsBYTERIAN.-Rev. Geo. Z. Hender-
lite breaches IN the Presbyterian church
on the LIST Sunday morning, the End SUP
day morning and night, the 4th Sunday
morning and night.
PRAYER meeting every Thursday night.
REFORMED.-Rev.A A. X. Kline breaches
IN the Reformed church on LIST, Sd and
9Th Sundays in the morning, and every
Sunday night.
EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-Ser-
vices at II a. IN. and II p. M, LIST and 3rd
Sundays of every month, Rev. X. Z. Jeti
pastor. During lent, services on Friday
evening of every week y o'clock.
NJ. E. CHURCH, COLoRED.-R ev s.
Ii. Brown, breaches in Woodstock every
81 SnndaV
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
EXCHANGE NOTES.

Shenandoah Tally On November 10
Mr. Isaac Doll, who resides on Holman's
Creek in the Deighborhood of Quicksburg,
Va, suffered the amputatlon of his right
foot on account of chronic disease. DR..
c. C. Henkel performed the operation,
and the patient is dong well.
Clifton Forge ReuieiC Mrs. Sally
Res nolds, widow of William Rey nolds,
living on the bead of Kerr's creek, WIS
goIed by vicious bull last week and
seriously wounded. She was out among
her COWS when the animal attacked her.
A CHASTITY wound of seven or eight
inches long was made in her abdomen aud
a number of ribs broken, besides bruises
and other injuries She may recover but
her condition is considered critical
Mrs. Rey is about 70 years OF age.
Page Courier Mr.. Gerard Fowke, OF
the Smithsonian Institute, at Washing
ton, D. c., has been engaged during tie
past week in looking up the aboriginal
remains OF our county. He reports graft
tying success, having found more ibdica'
tons of mounds, camping places and
graves, than in any other county in the
Valley. Owing to the lateness OF the
season, Mr. Fowke will not attempt any
explorations at this time. but intends
coming back next season and spending
weeks among us, caring on these in
teresting investigations.
Shendun New, A few weeks since Miss
Florence Powell, of Shendun, eloped with
a painter named Cochran, fol uer resi-
dent of Lynchburg, but who aad been
employed in Shendun dung the past
summer. They were married in Wash-
ington, and took mp their residence in
Alexandria. Abort the latter part of last
week, Mr.. Powell received letter stating
that bis daughter was seriously III and
the couple destitute. This was followed
on Sunday by telegram announcing her
dangerous condition and on Tuesday by
one stating that she was dead. Miss
Powell was a general iayorite with the
citizens of the entire nelghborhood who
had known her from her childhood, and
much sympathy is felt and expressed for
her parents and other members of the
FAMILY upon whom this heavy afflic'ion
has fallen. 1t was the intention Of Mr.
Powell to have his daughters remains
brought to Sheudun for burial, but cir
cumstances not permitting this course,
the interment will take place at Alexan-
dIia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Mondays Storm.

heavy storm of wind and rain passed
over Virginia on Monday, doing much
damage especially In the Valley and ad-
Joining sections. At Clifton Forge por-
ton ofthe foundry building was blown
down and at Goshen the large rolling
mill was carried away. At Stanton
many roofs were blown off aud walls
tn rown down. In this county the damage
WAS considerable. At Edinburg the tin
roof of the railroad bridge was tom from
its fssteDings and wrapped around the
ties and rails and the saw mill belonging
to Mr.. Ed. Hollingsworth was blown over
and toppled into the creek. The bark
sheds at the derot were unroofed and
fencing leveled in every direction. 10
and around Woodstock the damage was
confined mostly TO the destruction of
fencing and the blowing down of corn
and fodder stacks. The wind engine at
Mr.. w. L. Williams well was blown down
and broken to pieces and small stable
belonging TO Mr.. Geo. Bender near town
was completely wrecked. A portion OF q
large chimney on the residence of the late
Geo. Fl. OFT was blown off, the falling
brick Of which narrowly missed crushing
Mr.. Lewis Supinger who was passing al
the time. The storm extended over
portion Of Maryland and Pennsylvania
causing much damage 10 its path. 10
Washington city the new Metzerott Music
Hall, a large building in process OF con-
struction. was blown down. the falling
walls crushing an adjoining building kill
ing one man and severely injurng severa
women. At the White House abou
twenty feet of a four-foot balustrade o
granite that incloses the roof was blown
down badly damaging the portico OF tn
east room In its fall. A large gas tanl
belonging to the Washington gas ligb
company was struck by lightning ant
about 500, 900 feet of gass exploded caus
ing . loss Of 100000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Onions for Dlphtheria.

"Why don't they use onions For good
ness sake, why don't they use onions J
Where do they livel l will 60 mp there
today and tell them to use onionsv Such
were the EXPLANATIONS of our mother, says
the editor of the Danvers Mirror, when
we reported one day at dinner that a child
of Mr. @. w. Dudley was dead, and the
whole family, including himself, alarm
ingly sick with dlphtheria. Mother was
moved to these earnest and interested ex-
pressions by firm belief that she knows
several lives saved by the use of onions IN
diph.heria, one being our sister. In these
cases raw onions were placed in band
age and beaten into pulp, the cloths
containing onions, juice and all, being
then bound about the throat and well uI
over the ears. Renewals may be made a:
often as the mass becomes dry. In the
cases noticed, the result was almost magi
cal deadly pain yielding in short time
to sleepy comfort. The editor adds the
wish that this remedy might have a wide
enough trial to fully test its usefulness
Scientific american.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Caught Stealing and Killed.

We learn that colUred man was shot
and killed by Mr.. Jackson Embrey, who
lives between Richardsville and Brandy
station, In Culpeper county, last Thursday
night. It seems the negro had been
caught some time since stealing corn from
the barn of Mr.. Embrey, and was tried
for the offence and sent to jail for eight
days, and served out his sentence. Thurs
day night he was seen stealing corn from
Mr.. Embrey's cornfeld. When discover
ed he was shot and killed by Mr.. EnLrey.
- ErdricksJurg Free Lance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula Of a
SIMPLE vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat
and Lung Affections, also positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having tested
its wonderful curative powers in thou.
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to bis suffering fellows
Actuated by this motive and desire to
relieve human suffering, will send free
OF charge, to all who desire it, this recipe,
IN German, French or English, with iull
directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, nam
ing this paper. w. A. MOVES, 500 Poicr'
Block Rochester, n. Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co.. Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West e. Truay, Wholesalr Druggists,
and Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls CatarTh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
drugsis
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
"Say, Tom, you look unusually happy
T., rnorn;nO Whv Ia II 81

"Say, Tom, you look unusually happy
thi. morning Why is itp
"Well, my dear boy, I've struck bo-
nanzal You know my wife's hobby in
Sewing Machines, and ever since our
marriage she has been trying to get a
perfect one, but every Succeeding one she
tried seemed more unsatisfactory than its
predecessor, until she became nervous and
=, as l thought. a little unreasonable; but
Yesterday some special providence sent a
Davis" canTasser to our door, and last
night when | went home, there sat the
little woman sewing and singing. as merry
as a bird, with every wrinkle ironed out
of her face p "Well, Tom" she exclaimed,
1--WE found it at last The New High
Arm Davis Machine is Just perfect. and |
am happy w-For sale by Snarr, Borden
K Miley, Toms Brook, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27

Eli Reynolds, an eccentric character,
O. Hackers Run presented a contract for
record at the county clerks Office at
Clarksburg. w. Va, last Saturday, which
recited "that in consideration of mar
rage about to be "solemmzed," the
prospective bride agreed that should she
become a widow. she would remain so the
balance of her life, and solemnly pledged
herself never to remarry. After seeing
the contract properly recorded. and pro-
curing a certified copy, Reynolds took out
marriage license and returned home.
where the ceremony was "solemnlzed.'
He told the clerk be had horror ei
step-fathers, and he took this method ts
provide against sny Of his offspring being
c1rsed with one.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
w,ndle Again at Large.

William windle, whose arress and coil
fnement in the Jail at Romney, W. Va,
for shooting with intent to Kill was no
ticed in our last ISSUE, /, again at large.
A letter from the sheriff at that place,
dated Sunday, Nov. 22nd, states that
windlo effected his escape on Saturday
night by digging through the wall of the
Jail and then scaling the outside wall by
means of a rope composed of blankets.
He has aot been re-captured, and nothing
is known of bis whereabouts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
John Browns Fort Semitic CHICAGO

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Nov 1S.-Workn en-
are bnsiy engaged in tearing down Jol n
Browns tort at Harper's Ferry. One 4
the contractors stated that stock com
pany of Chicago capitalists had purchased
The fort and every brick and piece of brick
with all the contraptlons both inside and
ont, will be sent to Chicago on a special
train of seven cars this evening. TIE
bnilding viii be reconstructed on the
Worlds fair exposition grounds in Chica-
60. The building was bought at a certain
price per brick, and the smallest fragment
Of it cannot be obtained at anything
near a reasonable price.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Rncklen's Arn1ca Salve.

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChilbaiDs
Corns, and all SKIN Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. Fer sale by B. Schmitt, Wooo stock
L. II. Jordan, Mt Jackson. L6ec. 1O.-lyT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been seen selling DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies that sell as we'll, or that
have given such universal satisfaction
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time. and we stand ready to refund
the purchase price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely
OIL their merits. B. Schmitt, Woodstock
L. II. Jordan, Mt. Jackson, Druggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Fire az Basic City.

On Monday night fire at Basic CITY
destroyed the livery stable of Kirk u
Golden along with fourteen horses and
other property. A small frame dwelling
and blacksmith shop adjoining were
also destroyed before the fire was arrest
ed. Basic City has no water supply and
it was almost impossible to fight the fire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
To the Public.

l take this method of acknowledging
the receipt of $500 (through the hands OF
]. II. Rodeffer, grocer from the Sugar
Coated Yeast Co, New York city, having
been awarded that sum for the best LOAF OF
bread made with Sugar Coated Yeast, y
and will say that the Sugar Coated Yeast
can be had at j. II, Rodeffer's Grocery
Store JENNIE E. LITIEN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
An Alliance Candidate.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, November 2l.-D. d.
Turner has announced himself as an ALI
ance candidate for congress to succeed
General Lee IN the eighth congressional
district of Virginia. In an ADDRESS Mr.
Turner urges upon the people not to Jet
slavery to party Danish the rights of an
American citizenship.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
WILLARD HOUSE,
MT. JACKSON. VIRGINIA,
JOHNSON & HOTEL,
OwNrpS .ND PROPRIETORS
OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS.

This was formerly the well-known tarra
House, but has been thoroughly rebuilt
and remodeled from top to bottom, and Is
now one of the most comfortable as well
As haudsomest hotels 10 the Valley OF Vir-
gina. It has been newly furnished in
every room, and has all the modern con
venences. The table will always be sup
piled with all the Substan'ials and deli
cacies that has given Virginia a world
wide reputation for good living. CONNER
cial men will find special accommodations
All necessary livery accommodations con-
nected.
The Bar always supplied with the pnr-
est and best liquors. wines. beer &c.
n Terms s. % per day
Aug. Ill ".
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rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neu'
ralgia radically cures in to days. Its
action npon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. 1t removes at once the cause
and the disease Immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits 70 cents.
Sold by F. r. IRWIN Druggist, Woodstock.
Dec rs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27

The greatest musical wonder Of the ne
gro race-"Blind Tom"-who for years
delip ht-d the public with his remarkable
performances upon the piano, is passing
the closing days of his life amid the
pathe'ic scenes Of an insane asylomn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
GEARX HOUSE
WOODSTOCK, VA,
Mrs. VI. GEARY Proprietor.

This well known Hotel, so long popular
with all who appreciate the home-like
comforts of a first class house, has been
renovated aud refitted in the best style,
and will continue to treat Its guests 30 as
10 deserve the reputation thes have so
kindly and universally given 1t.
Nothing will be spared to secure the
comforts of it's patrons. The rooms are
spacious and comfortable, the table al
ways furnished with the best, ana tne
servants will ever be found polite aud at
tentivc.>
~ THE BAR is one OF the largest and
best fitted up of Its kind in the Valley,
and nothing but pure and superior quail
tiles of liquors, vines and beers Will be
offered to is patrons.
ia good livery attached to the
House.
May 9. '90--ly
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BALTIMORE, Nov. %.
WAsuINGrON. d. c., Nov. y.

At Union Stock Yards.-Sone 10 cat
tie were offered, and sold as follows :;
Best at 3ta3a cts, good 3s3t cts, Medium
25a2f cts, and common lta2 cts per 10.
Some COL sheep and lambs were on the
market, with sales as follows: O!d
sheep at 2ta3t cts, aud lambs at 4taot
cts per ID. Cows with calves sold from
800 to S45 each. The market was fair for
cattle, and for sheep an lambs good.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria-
When she was Child, she cried for CastoFla.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
ANNOUNCEMENT.

This is to inform the public that W. L..
Laughin, Woodstock, Va, is no longer
the authorized agent for the sale OF l: w.
HarpeI's Nelson county whiskey. Con-
sumers will kindly make a note of this
Aup. 14-6mo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
Honk,s Majority Growing.

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. % IIouks,
Republican. majority over Williams,
Democrat, for Congress, is between 7h0O
and 8 900.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27

Under this head you viii find something
from Mr.. Milton yettsr in another column.
Read IL, as you viii find it very interest
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-11-27
M A R K E T S .
WOODSTOCK, Va Nov. %, Il
Live Stock Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 10.
Beef Cattle.-The offerings of cattle
this week are rather light as to numbers,
and their quality is not as good as those
of last week. Trade has been fairly
active. Tops were quite scarce, and the
best were not as good as the tops Of LAST
Thursday, the receipts consisting very
largely of thin cattle, stockers, &c, good
butcher cattle were not numerous. Values
for tops were about 10 cents higher than
last week, and other grades show 40
change from values ruling then. We
quote range at 00a$4.40, most sales were
at 9. 50as4 % per 100 lbs.
Prices of Beet Cattle this week ranged
as follows:
Best % "a 30
Generally rated first quality 3 75a4 l24
Medium or good fair quality. . 10 a3 35
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and OOaI oO
Mich Cows.-The market was firmer
this week, with light receipts. We quote
at 20aS50 per head. Receipts 90 head.
Veal Calves.-With limited receipts
prices were &c higher this week, with a
g00u demand lOI CdlNcS We VuVNO az
4.5f cents Der b. Receipts GO head.
Sheep ard Lambs.-There Is a light
run of sheep and lambs on the market,
but the number is equal to demand re-
ported only as fair, and that tor good
sheep and lambs only. The quality is
about like that OF last weeks receipts,
and TIE number but little more than half
that of the receipts then. We quote the
range for Sheep at 3ta5s cents, and a few
extra 81 cents per ID gross, a shade high
er than last week. Lambs 4a5b cents per
ID gross, about tc above last weeks que
tations. The receipts of sheep and lambs
this week numbered 1918 head.
BALTIMORE, Nov. %.
Swine.-The receipts are quite heavy
this week, but the offerings are but few
more than they were last week. Values
are off full &c from those of last Monday
Trade is reported as being fair IN all Tho
Yards. The quotations range at 5l5g cts
with extra fine Western hogs at 50 cts
most sales at 81 cts per ID net. The re-
ceipts of hogs this week numbered II. 62s
head.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 81.
| At Irnion Sioux Yards.-SOme 10 cat
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Plain Facts.

l am now selling the "old Standard
Monticello Whlskey," which find gives
more and better satisfaction than any we
have ever before offered our customers. lt
is guarar teed perfectly pure, and has the
pleasant, mellow taste that only age can
rive W. L. LAUGHLIN.
nov 27-tt. Shen andoah House.
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Dissolution Notice.

The co-partnership composed OF Isaac
Swartz & Josiah Wisman, under the name
and style of Swartz & Wisman, doing
business at Jadwio, Va, has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent, Isaac Swartz
retiring, and is succeeded by Chas. d.
Swartz. Tue name and style of the new
firm will continue to be Swartz Il Wis.
man. All persons indebted to the old
firm will please call and settle at once.
ISAAC SwARTz,
JOSIAH WISMAN.
Nv 19--4w
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W. H. Albert, Woodstock.

The popular Oratorio Of Esther, the
Beautiful Queen, will be given at Twins
Opera Hall, in this place, on Tuesday and
Wednesday nights, December LIST ard 2nd,
by the best vocal talent, among the ladies
and gentlemen OF Woodstock, under the
direction of that accomplished musical
veteran, Prof. c. w. Clary. The 0ratorio
viii be presented in full costume Of the
Jews and Persians of that far away time.