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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Church Directory.

r,-ruERAN.-Rey. A. A. i. Bushong
raacbes in the Lutheran Chnrch in the
ie~o,ng of the list and 9nd Sunday and
+Le NIGHT of the h Sunday in each
month. D. u uou
,rosnbes in the Methodist Church, at
Woodstock, every Sunday morning and
nigbt Young mems prayer meeting Tues
5av night. Church prayer meeting Thurs
CRRIsTIAN CHURCH.-Rev. J. G. Glenn
,ons breaches in the Christian church,
At woodstock, every STd Lord's Day in
each month.
C,TnouC.-Services the third Sunday
., Zach month at 1890 o'clock, A. N.
PREsBYTERIAN.-Rev. Geo. Z. Hender-
lite breaches IN the Presbyterian church
on the 1st Sunday morning, the End Sup
dav morning and right, the 4th Sunday
morning and night.
PRAYER meeting every Thursday night.
PrFORMED.-Rev. A. X. Kline breaches
m tbe Reformed church on LIST, Sd and
eth Sundays in the morning, and every
Sunday night.
FMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-Ser-
vices at II a. m. and u p. NJ, LIST and Srd
Sundays of every month. Rev. K. Z. Jett
pastor. Daring lent, services on Friday
evening of every week y o'clock.
NJ. E. CHURCH, COLORED.-Rev s.
Il. Brown, breaches in Woodstock every
80 Sunday
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Death Of psu Mrs Wike.

One of the saddest deaths that we baye
ever been called on to chronicle occurred
in our neighboring Village of Maurer-
town, On Monday morning at 7 O'Clock.
Mrs Annie e Wike, wife of Rev. P. Q.
Wike, and daughter of Mr.. David Maphls,
prominent resident of the Mt Olive sec
tion of this county, died after brief i'll
ness of but day or two of grippe COM
plcated With membranous Group. Her
infant, which was born on Saturday and
which lived but few hours, was buried
with the mother who so quickly followed
it to the pure realms of the spirit land.
Mrs Wike, who was bride of but year
and half, was young lady of attractive
person and mild aid refined character,
and will be most sadly missed in IN nm
usually large and devoted circle of friends.
In this sudden and crushing affection the
husband. parents and sisters have the
sympa thy of their many friends.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Interesting Relics.

Miss Ellen Peters, daughter of the late
venerable Daniel Peters, living on Mar
row Passage creek, in this county, has 10
her possession some interesting relics in
the shape of pieces of calico and other
goods known to be 60 or 70 years old
These goods were given to her moth
err when a school girl by her mates
ard teacher. Among them are pieces
known to have been Of garments of the
following persons: A sample of a
vest of Capt. Abraham Bird; OF a vest
OF Henry Bartlett, her teacher of vest
of Reuben Hawkins of a watcbguard Of
Henry Bartlett piece of black velvet
wedding vest of Landen McCully; sam
pies of two calico dresses of Sallie Shower
that cost so cts. a yard. These samples
are remarkably well preserved.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
More Good Hogs.

Daniel A. Bowman (Rocky) killed a
hog on Wednesday last that weighed 463
lbs.
Mr.. L. c. Kniesley, of this place, killed
four that dragged down the beam to
1882 lbs.
Mar. Jenkins, of Toms Brook, slaught.
cred g hog recently, that weighed 469
lbs.
Mr.. WIN. Donaldson changed from liv-
ing animals to irst-class pork, &c. four
hogs last week. that weighed respective
ly, 36l, BOG. 2s6 and 2s4.
Mr.. John Richard, OF near Calvary
slaughtered six little pigs one day THU
week that made pile of pork weighing
2l9I lbs. This is not at all surprising a
Mr.. Rickard. does not belong to the era o
| small things.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
A Valuable Gift.

In the Catholic church at Charles Town,
w. Va, Thursday of last week, Mr. John
J. Dolan. son of Mr.. Patrick DOlau, and
Miss Sallie L. Clifford, daughter of James
Clifford, were united in marriage. AT a
wedding breakfast gwen by the brides
parents the father of the groom surprised
the happy couple by presenting them with
one of the finest stock farms in the yicin
ity, covering not less than 300 acres and
containing besides large number OF
blooded cattle and horses, fine new resi-.
dence, substantial outbuildings ard al
the modern farming machinery. The
total value of this gift cannot be less thar
$4,000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
sTRAsBURa NEWS.

Mr.. Darius J. Finley, of northern Mis-
souri,, is here to spend the holidays at bis
fathers home, Mr.. J. j. Finley, of Queen
street.
We are glad to hear of the convalescence
of Mr.. c. w. Wicks, of the Shenandoah
Press, and his many friends wish him
speedy return to health.
Mr.. Theodore Fleet, former citizen Of
this town, but for four years past resi-
dent of Bristol, Tenn, is here on visit
to spend the holidays.
Mr.. w. P. Norman and wife of DAN
vile, Va, are at present spending the time
pleasantly with Mrs. Moorman's father,
Mr. p. Grove, the we'll known merchant
of this place.
A large quantity of the different brands
OF flour, manufactured at the Strasourg
Steam FIGURING Mills, is being shipped
daily to different sections of the country
and is highly popular wherever known
and used.
Our farmers are availing themselves OF
the opportunity to do their winter plough
ing since the late rams have set in
Ground broken up now, they claim, will
Weld a better corn crop next season than
that plougbed in the spring.
There is received at the post Office, in
this place, five daily mails, the same
number is dispatched. The largely IN
creaslng business of the town aud vicinity
has greatly enhanced the business at this
Office.
Preparatit ms for the grand exhibition
TO come fl in the Academy Hall, during
the holiday season, are going on apace
under the excellent management of the
Lodges of l. O. o. R. NJ. and ]. o. G. t..
and the entertainments will doubtless be
of highly enjoyable charsc ter.
Mr.. j. D. Billings, the patentee and the
head and front of the Southern Horse and
Mule Shoe Factory OF this place, is here at
this time looking to the speedy starting
M of the work of this mammoth enterprise
He will return to Philadelphia in lew
DAYS, after which time something will
likely be heard to drop.
The general health of our town and
vicinity is good, Notwithstanding reports
TO the contrary from other sources and
newspapers. business is brisk IN every
denartment of human endeavor, the mild
fall weather greatly enhancing the OPP
portunities for all kinds of outdoor
labor building is rapidly going on and
no delay even in plastering and painting.
Some other towns that have in view tried
''by wa, thatlare dark aud tricks that are
vain" to decry the progress of this sue
cesslully booming town, "wlll have to
pale their Intellectual fires"
The legion OF friends Of tee Rev. h. a.
Wilson, of near this town, tender with
one accord their heartfelt sympathy to
himself and children, in the recent death
of his estimabIe wife, which occurred on
Saturday last, interment in the old bury
ing ground in this place, on Monday, Dec.
litb, with the earnest wish that. "He who
doeth all things WELL" and who tempers
the wind to the shorn lambs" may lead
them to reunion with her, when LIES
fitfrl dream is DER, in that land where
"She is not lost, bit gone before"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Important Meeting.

The Board of Supervisors will meet on
Saturday, January 2nd, 1892. They re-
quest all persons interested in good roads
throughout the county to meet with them
Here is an opportunity to start a move
ment in the interest Of the most impor-
tant matter that can concern every citizen
of the county. There should, and we hope
will be full turnout of our farmers and
business men generally We cannot afford
to neglect this matter any longer. W.
have long been behind every other pro
| gressiye section of the land in our roads
To keep up our present miserable system
Is simply to throw away time and large
sums Of money.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Death of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fuller

Mr.. w. L. Fuller, OF Front Royal, well
known in this place, where be was en-
gagged in the liquor business for several
years, died suddenly on Friday of last
week, of pneumonia. On Monday morn
ing his wife died of heart trouble caused
doubtless by grief over the death of her
husband. Mr.. Fuller was very popular
in this place where lie had many warm
friends. he was a native OF North
Caroline, and served with great gallantry
throughout the late war in Scales cele-
brated battalion of North Carolina sharp
shooters. Mr.. Fuller was a warm friend,
an afectionate husband and father and
his death and that of his wife will be
sincerely mOurned.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Heath of Dir. w. F. Krebs.

DR.. w. F. Krebs, for many years well
known and popular physician in this
place, died on Sunday in Staunton, where
he has been living for some years. HIS
remains were brought to this place on
Wednesday for interment IN the Reformed
cemetery where his two wives and several
children are buried, Upon the arrival Of
the 943 morning train, the Nasons OF
Cassia Lodge of this place, of which the
deceased had been member for many
years, took charge of the body, and It was
committed to the earth with the beautiful
bnrial services of that order. Dr.. Krebs
was in his Goth year. He leaves but ono
living child.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Newsnaper LAWS.

/. Any person who takes paper regu-
larly from the pOStoffice-whether direct
ed to his name or another or whether be
has subscribed or nOt-is responsible for
the pay. ,.
,. Ii a person orders his paper discon-
t. lued he must pay all arrearages, or the
pt blsher NAV continue to send it until
payment is made, and collect the whole
AMOUNT, whether it is taken from the
office or not.
3. The courts have decided that refrs-
ing TO take newspapers or periodicals
from The postofice, or removing and leav-
ng them uucalled for, is primG fdcia evil
dence OF intentional fraud.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
M A R K EFT S .
WOODSTOCK, VA, Dec
Live Stock Markets.
BALTIMORE. Dec.

OALllhOhEf ONNs AN'
Beef Cattle.-There was another large
offering of common and thin stock cattle
this week, fully as many as last week, aud
a small number of the middle grades.
Though tops were not numerous there
were enough of them for the demand, and
their quality was quite as good as that
of the tops of asst week. Prices were of
from the ruling figures OF last week,
about H.. We quote range at 00asi.5O,
most sales were at 2.25aS4.12i per lOO lbs.
Prices of Beet Cattle this week ranged
as follows:
Generally rated first quality. A % al y
Medium or good fair quality-.3 OOa3 o't
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows.--.-..---- .--.----% UVa Z ~
Mich Coys.-Tne market was slow,
and the prices we're lower. We quote at
l5as5O per head. Receipts 20 head.
Veal Calves.-The market for calves
was very dull. We quote at 3a54 cents
per ID. Receipts Ill head.
Sheep and Lambs.-The receipts oil
sheep and lambs are over 400 more than
those oflast week. The quality is about
the same as it was then. Trade is reported
as being exceedingly doll, and prices Of
both sheep and lambs are lower, the lat.
ter 1c in some cases. We quote sheep al
3ta3a cents per ID gross, lambs 4a5 cent,
per 10 gross. The receipts of sheep ant
lambs this week numbered 1910 head.
BALTIMORE, Dec. IL.
Swine.-There is n fair supply OF hog
On the market, and the quality OF th'
offerings is generally of an acceptable
range weight for dealers. The quotation
range at 5a5s cents; most sales at o. .
cents per ID for good hogs weighing iron
125 to 1G0 lbs gross. For the latter weight
there Is a good demand. Heavy, hogs ar
dull of sale. The receipts of hos TN
week numbers IL, 1l2 head.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
DIED.

Bessie Lee Snarr, youngest daughter OF
John II. and Bette Sharr, was born
March 18th. 1894, and died December 9Th
1891 aged years, : months and p days.
Her death was entirely unexpected
She had been complaining for several
DAYS but was Thought to be very much
better, but was taken suddenly i'll and
died in a few hours. She was buried
from Mt Hebron U. B. church by the
writer, ATTENDED by large concourse OF
friends. The pall-bearers were six girls
chosen from the public schools which she
attended. Thus homes are blighted and
loved ones are taken from us. r. BYRD.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
How'e This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY 81 Co., Props, Toledo, D
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their tirm
West Il 1ruax. Wholesale Druggists
and Walding, Kinnan & Maryln, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucou
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sen
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by al
druggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Phil Knann. Ontician.

will again be in Woodstock, Va, on Fri
day, Dec. 18th, one day only. Eyes ex
amined free and glasses accurately suited
Office at Shockey House.
will also be in Strasburg, Va, Tuesday
Dec. Is, one day only. Office with d.
Maphls. Will also be in New Market
Saturday, Dec. 10Th.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Good Looks

Good looks are more than skin deep, de-
pending upon healthy condition of all
the vital organs. II the Liver be inactive,
you have Bilious Look, If your stomach
be d;sordered you have Dyspeptic Look
and if yonr Kidneys be affected yOu have
Punched Look. Secure good health and
you will have good looks. Electric Bit.
ters is the great Alternative and Tonic acts
directly on these vital organs. Cures
Pimples, Blotchcs, Boils and gives a
good complexion. Sold 1T the drug stores,
soc per bottle. b. Schmitt, Woodstock
l.. H. Jordan, Mt. Jackson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
POSTPONED.

Owing to the absence of some of the
parties taking characters, and the length
of time necessary to prepare the number
of properties required, the presentation OF
the "Ritual of the Order of Hercules" will
be postponed until Jan. 18th, 1892. AT
that time will be given a realistic insight
into the mysteries of the order with
brilliant spectacular effects.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
ST. GEORGE) It's said that in lake
AND THE near the city of Silenein
DIP CON FINLAND q hnna drannn

ST. GEORGE) It's said that in lake
AND THE near the city of Silene in
DRAGON } EDgland, huge dragon
dwelt, whose Unsuitable nav seemed salts
fed with nothing the people could give
him. In their despair they cast lots to
deter",iDe who among their dearest ones
should be flung to the beast, and the lot
fell to the Kings daughter. AS she was
going, like Jeptha's daughter, to meet her
terrible fate, she was met by George OF
Cappadocia, who, after hearing her sal
story, babe her fear not. siia making d
sign of the eros be brandIshed his lance,
attacked and transiixed the dragon, and
leading him into the city beheaded him IN
the presence of all the people. For tits
noble deed he became the Patron Saint OF
England. Many a dragon in the form OF
disease, while leading his victim to death,
as sure as that which would have befallen
the Kings daughter but for her timely
rescue, has been demolished by the nse OF
s. s. s and the victim restored to health
Treatise on blood and Skin Disease,
ma Id free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Alllnta, Ga
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
NOTICE.

The Board of Supervisors of Shenan-
doah county will meet in county clerks
office on Saturday, the 2nd day of Jan'y,
1892, at IL a. m, for the dispatch of busi-
ness. All persons in the county interest
ed in the preparation OF the new road law
for this county will please meet with the
Board on said day.
L. WALKER, Clerk
Board Of Shen. Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18

Twill open the boss oyster saloon. under
Irwin's drug store, where oysters VIII be
served IN every style-roasted, steamed
broiled fried, stewed on the half SHE'LL
and large selects shucked alive in their
natural liquor and sold by measure.
Medium oysters.will be shocked in Bal
imore Christmas orders will receive
special attention at lowest prices.
w. G. Barron.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

This is to inform the pablo that W. L..
Laughlin, Woodstock, Va, is no longer
the authorized agent for the sale OF l.. W.
Harper's Nelson county whiskey. Con-
sinners will kindly make a note of this.
Aug. l4-6mo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Notice--Liberty Iron 90.

The anaual meeting of the shareholders
of the Liberty Iron Co., will be held on
Monday, the 18th day Of January. 1892, at
10 o'clock, a. M, at the Office Of the Com
pany, Liberty Furnace, Virginia, When an
election will be held for five directors for
the ensuing year, and such other business
transacted as may properly come before
the meeting. A. D. hEmfhlLb,
Dcc. f8-3t. Secretary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
NOTICE.

I eau he found In Woodstock during the
circuit snd county courts. In my absence
Mr.. I. II. Bird will attend TO my business.
A. @. wYNkOOP,
Atty. at Law and Real Estate Agent,
Dec, l1-2t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
MARRIED

By Elder B. F. Boyer. on the 9th inst 8.
at the residence of n J. Burner, in Powell Is
Fort, Mr. William J Boyer AMI Mis-
Laura E Mesenhemer, both of Shenandoah
county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Low Rates via B. e. o. r. K. for
Christmas and New Year Holidays.

For Christmas and New Year holidays
the B. Il o. r. r. will sell tickets al
greatly reduced rates at all stations easi
of the Ohio River. Tickets will be solo
from December 23rd to January 1st in
elusive, and will be valid for return pass
age until January 4th inclusive.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria-
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18

If you want to purchase from the largest
s took and greatest variety OF confection
cries in town, buy from w. G.. Barron.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
Plain Facts.

I am now selling the "Old Standard
Monticello Whlskey," which | find gives
more and better satisfaction than any VIC
have ever before offered our customers. II
is guaranteed perfectly pure, and has the
pleasant, mellow taste that only age car
give. W. l.. LAUuhLlN,
nov. 27-tt. SHENANDOAH HOUSE,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
GEARY HOUSE
WOODSTOCK, VA,
Mrs. M. GEARY Proprietor

This we'll known Hotel, so long popular
with all who appreciate the tome,like
comforts of first class house, has been
renovated and refitted 10 the best stSie'
aud will continue TO treat its guests SO as
20 deserve the reputation theJ have SO
kindly and Universally given 1t.
Nothing will be spared to secure tue
comforts Of its patrons. The rooms are
spacious and comfortable, the table al
ways furnished with the best, ana tue
servants will ever be found polite and at
tentive.
rY 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, wines and beers Will he
offered TO its patrons.
~ good livery attached to the
House.
May Q. 80 -lY
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
A Golden Opportunity

Send s. to J. b. McIntulff, Sirasburg.
Va, and secure $l2 copy Of Websters
Unabridged Dictionary, late edition, pat
ent index. The offer willexpire December
%, 1891.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18
The Florence Steam Washer.

The Florence Steam Washer was pat
.ented by Homer T. Wilson, of Harr ds-
burg. Ky, III 1851, and county rights tor
Virginia are now being sold by Il. W.
Baker. f. NJ. Belt and J. T. Griffith, Jr.
We confess that the very name of a pat
ented wash machine caused MS to feel
grave doubts about 1t, there having been
more worthless wash machines $50 called
nut upon the market than almost any
other article of constant use. Bnt we
have seen the Florence work and we do not
hesitate to say that it is not only the best
bnt the first and only one that came up
fully to all that was claimed for 1t. lt Is
n splendid washer, and no one can see II
work without beng surprised at the
amount Of labor it saves and the perfect
manner in which 1t does the work. No
chemicals are used, and it only takes IL
or Is minutes to thoroughly clean ans
clothes without rubbing with either hard
or soft soap. In Clarke and FfedericS
counties, where it has been in use fol
several years, the following well-knoE n
citizers who have purchased machines all
recommend i; as perfect success auc
the greatest labor-saving washer in use
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-18

G. +. Cunningham.
Messrs. Griffith and Thompson were in
Woodstock last week where they did
washing for the families of the following
persons to whom they refer any one
wishing to know as to the merits of the
machine: J. w. Wenger. r. II. Martin,
Mrs. N. +. Mccain, J. L. Burner, Joseph
Fravel, DR.. j. L. Campbell, Geo. II. z.
Lindamood, VIM. Gill, Milton Boyer, Mrs.
Rebecca Burch and James II. Rodeffer.
Messrs. Griffith and Thompson will be
here again daring the first part of jan
nary, and will exhibit the machine in
front of the Court House, aud will also
do washing at the home OF any one wish.
ing 1t. We feel satisfied that it will pay
any one to examine this machine, and
also to purchase the county right, as il
must sell wherever its work is seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

col The last named export has Increased
10 s.s;5.eI0 the past year, wheat
/. sEr has advanced TO ST ,033. but for
some reason the export Of corn has de-
eIined more than half. the figures FIR
1851 teiny only sz.9i1 404 The most
valuable concession at the fresen. hne,
-e imagine, Is that Of Is per cent re-
dGctioa In the tax on pork prodHcts
TIE Germans are great consunerso o. TINS
article. and az the tariff originally hxed
seemed 70 leave some little ieewsy 70
Af4riean exporters The reduction no"
recorded Will nos be without its effect
in stimulating the trade In this con.
nection {. Is interesting 70 note that
while American packers were AZ first
not disposed to take kindly 10 govern
ment microscopic Inspection Of PORK for
export the Department Of Agriculture
ia now unable TO meet the demands made
upon i. from Tire packing houses for tie
establishment Of corps Of inspectors
IL Is worthy of record thar the admin
istration has made the moat out o. the
reciprocity clause in this deal with Ger.
many The Kaiser's minister. who
sought free entry for beet sugars, al
first offered the removal Of the restric
tons Or our meat trade so soon IS tht
conditions OF inspection were met as al
even exchange. but this proposition wa
promptly declined by the president wht
| insisted On greater qatd pro qao, ant
the &c rmsn representative finally sub
mitted the proposition which forms TIL
basis Of the treaty now awaiting the ap
proval OF the Reichstag. IL ID not
hard bargain for Germany, and in al
probability will prove paying trad
| for our own country.