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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
A VALUABLE { Mr.. A. b. DAVIS, Of
ADISCOYERY / Davis Bros, at AroOla,

A VALUABLE { Mr.. A. b. DAVIS, Of
ADISCOvERY / Davis Bros, at Arcola,
Miss, is great believer in tie virtue OF
S. SIS. He writes, that be was afflicted
with one of the worst cases of blood poison
known to the human race, and after GO
ing through quite a long treatment, final
" resorted to s. s. s., and he is proud to
saw that be has been entirely cured, and
the disease thoroughly eradicated from
his system. He sends thanks to the com.
panv tor their valuable discovery, and
saws that it Is God send to the world
For contagious blood poison S. S. S. is
truly specific. Very few cases have
ever resisted It's curative properties, and
no one suffering from this disease or other
blood poison should neglect to give 1t q
fair trial. We will mail a special treat.
ment on contagious blood poison to all
who apply for it free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta Ga.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neu'
ralgia radically cures in too days. Its
action upon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. 1t removes at once the cause
and the disease Immediately disappears
The first dose greatly benefits. 10 cents.
Sold by F, r. IRWIN Druggist, Woodstock
Dec 25.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

"Mystic Cure" in Demand-W. A.
Hardee l. Son, Druggists, Lebanon, o.,
writes: "Send us a supply of "Mystic
Cure" for Rheumatism, as we are entirely
out and Our customers are clamoriug for
more. 1t has proven such a splendid rem
edy for them" 1t radically cures in one to
three days Sold by F. R. IRWIN, Drug
gist. Woodstock, Va. idec4m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
National Democratic Committee

National Democratic Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. S-The Executive
Committee of the National Committee to
day decided to call a meeting OF The
National Committee to be held at thu
Arlington Hotel, Washington, D. G
January 21st, 1892, TO decide upon thu
time and place for holding the Democratic
convention.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
A HowlinR Blizzard,

DEVILS LAKE, N. D., Dec. 4.-The
greatest blizzard known in North Dakota
since 1873 IS raging throughout this sec
ton. Drifts are actually piled from
twelve to eighteen feet high and it is
impossible to see across the street. A
terrific cold wave is approaching from the
northwest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

The Jail of Dinwlddie county was
Quilted by fire Friday night, and the only
prisoner confined therein-an aged cOlored
Innate named Archer Lewls-lost his
life
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11


1891, ia, 4o1 81
The amount assessed against railroads
is put down at 1000. The gross incomts
of these corporations Tor the year were
$21, 033 097.74.
The criminal expenses for the city OF
Richmond were SIS, 1880.
The amount paid Prison Association for
support of prisoners was $685..
One hundred and forty-three thousand
and ninety zone dollars and thlrty-two
cents we're paid daring the year as inter
est on the bonds of the State held by in
stitutlons of learning.
One thousand one hundred and sixty
four dollars and fifty cents were expended
for military when called out to guard
prisoners. s12,O37Gl bonds of the State
were turned over to the Sinking Fund
Commissioners for the year ending
September Both last.
For the first time 10 the history of the
State the Auditors report Of this year
shows the comparative amount of proper
ty returned for taxation by the white and
colored people.
The total value of personal property
Owned by the whites is 93,5l6,O29 and
negroes 1904 51. Total value of lots
and buldngs--wLlte,s 2S6, 1872 els; total
of co'ored 1896, SIS. Grand total, $685.
1SS, 100.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11

It is stated that during the fifty-fye
years of ministry of the Rey. Leonidss
Rosser, 10000 souls have been converted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
$1,000 Challenge !

Now, for the third time, and for a wager
of a thousand dollars, we challenge the
Dayis machine which was on exhibition
at the Shenandoah County Fair, for a
contest with the Standard Rotary Shuttle
Sewing Machine, to determine which is
the beet and most improved machine, and
the best for practical, family and fancy
work Contest to be held in Woodstock,
Va, inside of thirty days, mot necessarily
on streets), to be decided by the most
competent judges that can be selected, and
satisfactory to both sides. Fifteen days
notice wanted if challenge is accepted,
The Standard Sewing Machine Co.,
MILTON VETTER, Agent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
The States Finances.

AUDITOR MARYE HAS COMPLETED HIS RE-
PORT AND TELLS ABOUT THE MONEYS.
Auditor Marye has completed his re-
port FOR the year ending September 30
1891, and is now ready for the Governor
and General Assembly.
1t shows the receipts and disbursements
as follows
Amount On hand October l,
1891, S 3O3, 1888 60
Receipts from all sources dur
ing the year, l,9O2,424 "
$3,2O5. Sos &C
Disbursements during the
year, 2,49l, III 80
Balance on hand October l.
1891, S IA, 4Sl 81
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
NORTUBOUND.

Additional Woodstock and 10 26P
stations. arper Ferry at 525 and ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11


MANvILLF, r. l., March ), 1891.
l. the undersigned, suffered from epilepsy for
years had no appetite and could do no work
whatever consulted number Of doctors, but
all said there was no remedy for ny disease.
| then took Pastor Koenigs Nerve Tonic and
am now in perfect health, and work all the time
Thousand thanks TO your remedy.
PHILIP MONGEON.
95 PROSPECT ST., NEWARK. y. j., March2, 1891.
got some OF Pastor koenigs Nerve Tonic
for nervousness and sleeplessness and 1t
helped me the first time l took 1t l had the
best sleep l had had for several months.
also know friends OF mine who used It and say
It is the best nerve tonic they ever used
write this that some sufferer may use your
msdicine and be helped by it.
MRS J. MURPHY.
"A Valuable Book On Nervous
kk N. Sssls ssis4 4es q sS ;S s:'
This remedy has been prepared by the Reverend
Pastor Koenig Of Fort Wayne, Ind, since 1876 ana
lsnow prepared underhis direction by tho
KoENIc MED. CO.. Chicago, H.
9oldby Druggists at s 1 per Bottle -
-.-- S,ye. sfr- G'fof.is. ..r
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
THE STUART MONUMENT.
OYSTER BEDS.

1t is SAID that the special legislative
committee appointed to investigate and
report as to the oyster industry will
recommend that the beds be rented at 81
per acre. Fifty cents was the rental in The
bill that Governor Mckinney vetoed. He
declined TO approve the bill because of the
length of the lease-fifteen years, 1t 10
not known what the committee will sug-
gsst as to the renting period.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
DISABILITIES OF DUELLIsTs.

Mr.. J. Fl. Craford, of Elizabeth City,
introduced bill in the House to remove
the political disabilities of segar Whiting
of that county, and George W. Fitchett,
of Warwick, incurred under the section OF
the Constitution with regard TO duelling.
These gentlemen were parties to separate
affairs which occurred, the one in Eliza
beth City and the other III Warwick
county, several years ago. They have
neglected until now to ask for the re-
naval of their disabilities
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
LABORERs' WAGES.

Mr.. Marshall: A bill TO amend the law
relating to the exemption Of the wages
of a laboring man form distress, levy or
garnishment. The amendment proposed
exempts from sHch distress the wages of
a laboring man unless the plaintiff makes
oath that such wages exceed fifty dollars
per month. The bill went to a commit
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
RESERVATION OF OLD RECORDS.

Among the bills of interest introduced
in the House and referred to their proper
committees were these:
ByS. S. Wilkin To provide for the
copying and the preservation of the old
records of certain counties in the State
The bill empowers the Secretary of the
Commonwealth to direct the copying into
volumes of the records of all counties in
the State prior to 1890. After such copies
are made and certified to they are to be
forwarded to Richmond and placed among
the archives ut the Capitol $1,000 is pro-
posed to be appropriated to cover the cost
of transcriblng these records.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known TO me-" II. A. ARCHER, u. D.,
III So. oxford St., Brooklyn, n. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04
NEW AND NOTICES.
Spring Opening.

We extend cordiat Invitation to oui
friends and patrons TO visit our store on
Thursday. April g. 1891. On that day we
will have our Spring Opening, and will
do our utmost to show our entire stock
and make our store as attractive as pos
sIble. Mr.. Emmert is now in New York
looking after new novelties in dress
goods, trimmings, etc.. so we will have
many new things TO show you in spring
apparel.
We will also take this occasion TO ex-
hibit our millinery department. and Will
display large line of spring bonnets and
hats in all the latest designs. shapes and
patterns. The object of our opening days
l. not TO entice buyers at that time. but
t. advertise our business and show the
public that we carry a stock of goods sci.
dom found outside of the large cities.
Coine to our opening and remember you
are not expected to buy.
EMMERT & FIERY
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04

In Memory Of dear Old Mother Sarah
Shots, widow Of Daniel Shots, whose
widow she was So years She died
March 9th, 1891, aged 90 years, 10
months and 8 days. She was a help
less sufferer for over four years She
lived truly christian, for a number
of years being a member OF the Dis
ciples Church at Walnut Spring
where she formerly lived She often
said she was waiting 10 go home and
often sang Of that bright land and said
she had been waiting for sweet rest in
that better world where she hoped her
dear friends would meet her. She has
gone, she has gone, and We weep for
her still God gives us a great many
things, but never but once a Mother.
Oft while sitting by your d-side, |
have heard your sweetest song, Halle.
lujah, hallelujah, I'm going home, I'm
going home. By \ DAUGHTER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04

r. HIcK 5 ASTRONOMICAL. STORM
CHART FOR ArRIL-Clear. frosty wealth
er will follow the storms Of the Ist and
I'd, until about the 5th II will turn
warmer, with cloudiness aud rains,
The 9th to 9th IS shown in calendar as
next storm period April rains. hail
storms. with SNOW in the north. may be
expected Frost and cold will follow.
April showers will gather into heavier
storms about the 10th and 18th. The
22d, e3d, and z4th are regular storm
days, in witch rain and hail storms will
occur \ very warm atmosphere, with
electric clouds. NAV admonish Of dan
ger In the north. snow need rot sur
prise, followed by the regular fall Of
temperature, perhaps 10 freezing -
There are reasons to expect storms
about the 2Sth and 29th Space forbids
explanation April ends cool to cold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04
lEor TIE DAILN.


MEssRs. EDITORS DAILY.-Did you
ever think of comparing the towns of
the Penna 4. r. System on their main
line from Philadelphia to Pittsburg and
compare it with the towns along the
main line of the B. & O. from Balti-
more to Wheeling along their old line
and see the contrast Along the line
of the former we have towns number
ing ,, 600 and over as follows: Goshocken
5000 inhabitants Norristown 10, 900
Phoenixville, 5000; Columbia 10, 900 ;
Lancaster, $4,000; Middletown 5000 /;
Harrisburg 10000; Newport $500 /;
Mifflintown 5000 Huntington s, 900 !;
Tyrone 5000 Johnstown about 5000 !;
Altoona 10000 Greeusburg 5000 (;
Latrobe J, 600 Jenneth ?, 900 making
a total of ISL 900.
Now let us see the towns on the lat
ter, numbering over 900. Martinsburg
g, 1000 inhabitants Cumberland 900;
Grafton about 1900 total $4,000 in
habitants a difference of 50, 900,
One fosters and encourages. the 9th
er pulls down and destroys. Is it any
wonder that the B. & 0. have so few
friends along their lines
Now she is trying to pull down the
second largest town on her main line,
is it any wonder we are kicking ? Nc
sir we do not intend that they shall
pull us to pieces with IMMUNITY. Al
we ask is that they change their Trans
portation Crews at this point and leave
the shops remain as they are, and FOX
this we will contend while the sur
shines and the dews fall Our reques
is reasonable and costs the B. & o
nothing to grant and if they do not
we will see how nearly we can make
the freight at this point tally will
Kearneysville and North Mountain
Right is, right always was, and Away
will be might is not always right
never was, and never will be.
For any Corporation to encourag
their employees to build homes an,
have them put their life savings into
home and then to pull them away re
CARELESS Of the sacrifice, is simply a
outrage, and should not be tolerate
for a moment by any intelligent CON
munity and if is persisted in there wi
be trouble and there should be.
We want to know who are the friend
of Martinsburg and Berkeley Count
and who take sides with the B. & {
A SHIPPER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04

Mrs w NEWT Inch SELECTED. =
Mrs. w. Newt. Linch, Of Martinsburg
formerly of this city and who is now
here on a visit to her mother, has been
selected from among the Board of Lady
Managers of the Worlds Fair by Mrs,
Potter Palmer. the President OF the
Board, as one of the twenty-four men,
bers of the Executive Committee. Mrs.
John A. Logan, of Washington, and
Mrs. Carrie McCandless, of Pittsburg,
are among the members. The honor is
one worthily bestowed, there being
no more active and enthusiastic Lady
Manager in the country than Mrs.
Linch. -InkekkpeR6e1..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04

NoTICE.-Owing toinclement wealth
er on last Saturday, was unable To
meet the graduating class at Darkes-
vile. would like to accommodate
you at this point, but can not do so now
before April 18th, which would bevery
late for Mill Greek. Pupils from Arden
and Mill Creek districts will meet
me, therefore, at Gerardstown next
Saturday, April 4th, or at Nipetown,
April nth, as may best suit them.
D. H DoDD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04
a FAMILY DUTY.

The home circle is sacred and life has few
charms indeed If family ties Sre burst aSundeT
rhe promotion of happiness and the proven.
tion OF sickness are of prime Importance III
every household. IL Is in the spring that old
and young alike are most susceptible 10 the
hundreds OF diseases that fiji Tue atmosphere
we breathe and Turk in the water we di ink
The timely use of q reliable stimulant is Tie
only sure way TO guard against sickness in the
home. M8x kleiu'S' silver Age p" and Du.
quesne brands uf pure rye whiskyare recon-
lnended by physicians as the best invigoratol
in the world. Both are sold under sworr
guarantee OF purity, "S.lver Age" al 81 50 pei
full quart bottle. and 'Duquesue" at 81 25
These WHISTLES are used exclusively in the
leading hospitals, which is sufficient evidence
that they are the best obtainabIe.
Mr.. Guekenheimer. Finch. Gibson and Over
holt are sold by Mr.. Klein at 81 per quart. 81
six quarts for =. His stock of wines. branches
etc. is the r. est in Pennsylvania Goods
promptly shi. - Z to all parts of the United
states. Send & catalogue and price list
mentioning this paper. Max Klein, 50 FEEDER
al street, Allegheny, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04
rRoM sArrRpAY,s nAILY.

/ Ex-Mayor C. o. Lambert is able K
sit up hope he will soon be able to at
tend to business again.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Parlett will move tc
Winchester.
Mr. James Powell will move from S
Queen st. to E. Stephen st. the house
now occupied by Mrs. Lantz
Mrs. Vallie Keefe, of this city, is Wis
iting in Baltimore.
Mr.. O'Keefe and son have gone to
Pittsburg to attend the funeral of a
friend.
Mr.. Jimmy Fisher is very sick at his
residence on Maple Avenue
Mrs. Lantz will move from E. Stephen
st. TO w John St the house now oc-
cupied by Mr.. Brown Chambers
F. Vernon Aler has gone to house
keeping at the house formerly occupied
by Mr.. P Nicklas. W. & S.
The B. & o. shops were closed yes
terday and to-day. All hands had holt
day. But on account of the SHOW they
were called ont again last night.
The large corner window at A. S.
Gouldens Star Grocery was mashed in
last night. As nothing was taken it
must have been by accident or by some
drunken man falling against
The marriage of Miss Anna Gerling,
daughter Of Mr.. Ferdinand Gerling, to
Mr. ]. D. Schlotterbeck, is announced
to take place on April 8th, at the resi-
dence ofMr. l.. c. Gerling.
Nancy Campbell, an old colored wo-
man who used to cook in the Stribbling
family, was buried yesterday
Mr.. Geo. \. Huntington, night edi-
tor of the daily htclligwdr, of Wheel
ing, W. Va, gave us a pleasant call
to-day.
Mr.. Everett B. Miller, Sharpsburg,
sold $40 worth Of butter and milk
from one COW for six months ending
March 18th.
The Australian ballot law goes into
effect 90 days after passage, SO that
the corporation elections in this State
will be held under the old Law this
year yet.
Eleven car loads of (foreign] emf
grants passed here Thursday over the
B. & O. West, There were five yellow
cars Of New Jersey Central, the rest
were B. & 0. cars. Ireland Germany,
Austria and Italy are still sending their
surplus population TO the land of liber-
n ID crl-r--..--..., L.. L., .,nc...1n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04

Cold and moisture combined have atorp0r-
izing eff ct upon the bodily organs. ami the
digestive and secretive processes aye apt to be
more tardily performed In winter than in the
fall. The same Is true, also OF The excretoty
functions The bowels are often sluggish. and
the pores of the skin throw oil but little waste
matter at this season. The system therefore
requires opening up a little. andaiso purifying
and regulating, and tho safest. AUresi and
most thorough tonic and Alternative that can
be used Tor these purposes Il Hosietter' s
stomach Filters, Persons who wish to escape
the rheumatic twinges the dyspeptc ggOnies
the painful Disturbances of the bowers, &c
bilious attacks, ana the nervous viSitalions,
30 common at this time Of the year. viii do
well 10 reinforce their systems with this sc.
nownod vegetable stOuInchic ana invigorpuL
IL improves the appetite, strengthens The
stomach. cheers the spirits. and rsnOvatcs the
whole physique.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04
Gerardstown News.

Mr.. Charlie Baker, our professional
butcher, informs us that he killed this
season eoi hogs, which aggregated
I 57,o5I pounds, anaverageoi ISL pounds.
Old Uncle" Henry Johnson, an
aged colored man Of this neighborhood,
died last Friday week, at the advanc-
ed age of about So years.
/ We regret to hear that our young
/ friends, Ashbv and Robert Sherrard,
lost a valuable horse by death a few
days ago.
/ Our young friends, Chas. and Joseph
Miller, returned from Alabama.
Harry Miller returned last week from
Sumter, s. C., where he had spent the
winter
Tobias Hall showed us few days
since the hide Of black bear which
was 5 feet long and 81 inches wide He
bought II on the western side of the
mountain and shipped it TO New York.
Bunker Hill circuit, NJ. L. Church,
South, was divided at the late meeting
of Conference, and the appointments ar
Gerardstown, Arden, Darkesville and
Bunker Hill formed into a separate
circuit, which will be supplied tempo
rarily by Rev. J. ]. Engle.
THE TOMB Mrs. Jane Gold, who
died March 4th, 1891, at the advanced
age of nearly IS years, was the oldest
person in this neighborhood, in which
she was born and her life was passed
She was daughter of the late Samuel
McKown, and is the last member, OK
cept one of that large and well known
family. Her naturally lively and
cheerful disposition enabled her to trip
lightly over her share of the troubles
incident to our earthly life; while her
quick wit and quaint humor, inherited
from her Irish ancestry, of which she
was justly proud made her especially
interesting in the social circle.
The hospitality of her nature was
well known. She was fond of company
and liked to have her friends visit her
The feelings of her guests was similar
to that expressed by Rev. DR.. Graham
in letter to the wife of the writer 4
few days since. He says Though
more than 40 years have passed since
I made your mothers acquaintance, /
remember as wildly almost as if it
were yesterday, the cordiality with
which | was always received by her
self and your father, as often as their
kind invitation was accepted Indeed,
during the year that preached with
father Wilson there was 10 place in
all that wide field where was made
to feel more entirely at home, or which
l loved more to so, than to your home
She was married to Mr. Washington
Gold, in 1880, and was the mother of
five children, of whom three daughters
survive her. Five grand-sons and a
grand bore her tenderly to her
last resting place amid her large con
nection III the Presbyterian burial
ground at this village
AT her residence near this place, Sun
day night, March IS, Of, Mrs Savillah
Snider, wife of Samuel p Snider, Esq,
aged GO years, 5 months and 27 days.
Mr. J. d. Croft who has been spend
ing the winter at his old home in this
place, returned to his new home in
South Dakota last Tuesday morning
A very pleasant family reunion was
held at his mother residence the even
ing before his departure, when he was
surprised by the gift OF handsome
watch from his brothers-in-law, Dr.
Geo. w. Daniels and Henry P. Busey,
Esq .-GeJu,aSto7cN Times
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04
CONTRIBUTION CURED.

Anoid physician. retired from praet Zee. hav-
ing had placed -. ,. ssar.i- ~ an East India
missionsfv fiar fnFiH- 81 utttf vegetable
remedy for tine SPEEDY sgit permanent euro ~
Consumption. bronchitis. Catarrb Asthma
and ali throat and Lung Afeci ions al~o n . -
tive and radical cure for NeISsus DEBILITY
and all Nervous Complaints. after having
tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands Of eases. has felt II hisduty . make
II known To his suffering fellows. hrfuafad
By this motive and a desire IN relieve human
suffering. ] will send free Of charge. to afl vino
desire IL. this reeipe. In German French o.
English, with full directions for prenaFiuR and
using. Sent by mail by add ressIng with stamp
naming this naDer W. A. No1 rs $50 Poacers
Block, Rochester, ". y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04
THE nAKKETJ.
MARTINsBURa MARKETS.

WINCHESTER, VA. March 3o-A
whole family, consisting of Adam Bar
ley, aged sixty-four, his wife aged
forty-two, sister sixty-eight, and a
daughter twenty, have died within the
past week, after few days illness of
la grippe, followed by pneumonia.
They lived near Stephens City, in this
county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-04-04

LYScHBuRc. Va, March 3I.-Rev.
John Z. Edwards, D. D.. pastor OF
Court Street NJ E. Church, this city,
who has been i'll for some weeks, died
this evening. He was seventy-seven
years of age. and has served in the
ministry for nearly sixty wears.