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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
Fire In woodstock Tuesday Morning
II. J. WALKERS BARN BURNED-TWO
HORSES, THREE HOGS AND CALF
PERISH IN THE FLAMES.

HORSES, THREE HOGS AND a CALF
PERISH IN THE FLAMES.
About half past o'clock on Tuesday
morning an alarm Of fire brought our peo-
pie from their early morning slumbers,
and as they reached tho streets and saw
the heavy columns of smoke and bright
flames shooting skywards at a point near
the depot the first thought of every one
was that the large warehouse with its
coal oil annex of Wightman, IIisey Il Co.,
near the depot, was in flames. Fortunate
ly. for the safety of the town, it proved
to be the large barn on the rear Of Mr.
Robt. J. Walkers property, on Mullen
berg Street, now occupied by Mr.. r. A.
Cook, president of the Liberty Iron Com
pany. When first discovered :he flames
were breaking through the roof, aud in a
few minutes more the entire building was
a mass of flames. BY tearing away fences
the engine was gotten to n large ciStern
in the yard of Mr.. Cooks residence, fc@
Yards from the fire, and IN a short time
two strong streams were pouring over TIE
flames Just in time to save the barn of Mr.
Geo. w. Mi'ey, which was smoking from
the intense heat. Several small buildings
that stood within few feet of the burn
ing barn, and which were in flames, were
also extinguished. The barn contained
two horses, one being the fine riding mare
of Mr., NJ. II. Hotel, and the other very
fine work animal belonging TO the firm o
Wightman, Hsey & Co., along with three
tons OF hay, three sets Of harness, TIVE
saddles ard brides, one buggy, one roaC
cart and other articles belonging t.
Wightman, IIisey x Co. In the stabl
were also five pigs belonging to Nr. New
ton Brumbaugh. two OF which escaped
the others pcrishing along with a calf.
carriage belonging to Mrs. Zirkle was ais
destroyed. The fire is supposed TO hay
been caused by persons sleeping on th
hay in the nov, and will be carciully in
vestigated.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
EDINBURG ITEMS.

The members of the Shenandoah cornet
band, assisted by the ladies, will hold a
festival in the lot adjoining the Masonic
Hall, on Saturday night, August 1st.
Mrs. Lizzie Echerman, of Keyser,
W. Va, former well-known resident OF
this place, spent few days here last
week visiting her many friends.
The District Conference of tie u. E.
Church, South, will convene in this place
on Tuesday next, August 4th. A very
large attendance is expected
We are requested by the committee to
state that the Christian Baptlsts will hold
their annual state conference at Palmyra
School House, August 9th, and will con-
tinue the session over the 9sh. There
will be preaching in the woods near Dan
rel Bowman's on Saturday and Sunday
and if fair on Saturday night. A lady
minister, from Indiana, will deliver a ser
mon on Sunday. Refreshments of all
kinds will be on the grounds, and all arr
cordially invited to be present.
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Personal.

Mr.. Robert j. Walker, of Red Banks,
this county, was in town Tuesday.
Miss Edith Atkinson and sister, of Bal
timore, are visiting the family Of Rev.
B. F. Ball, at this place.
DR.. Geo. Stalev, D. d., and daughter'
Miss Ella NJ, of Baltimore, spent a few
days with the family of Mr.. wm. Il. Bar
gelt, this week.
Mr.. Hugh G. OFT and wife, of Washing
ton, D. c., reached here on Sunday, hav-
ing been called by the sickness ard death
of Miss Libbie Hughes.
Mr.. r. c. Hughes, who has been employ
ed for some time in the State Republican
Office, Harrisouburg, was called to his
home here by the extreme illness and
death of his sister, Miss Libbie.
Mrs. Caroline Montgomery, of Pennsyl-
vania, is at the residence OF Mr.. Chas.
Burner, of this place, having been called
here by the sickness and death of her
niece, Miss Libbie Hughes.
Mr.. Mark Magruder left his home here
a few days since for Cleveland, Ohio,
where he has secured a responsible posi-
ton as book keeper in large manufac'
fury.
Mr.. Lee Sutton, Of Richmond, Va,
spent few days in this place, this week,
with his father-in-law, Mr.. L. Wag-
ner, at the residence of Mr.. W. I. Will
liams.
Mr.. L. Wagner's mary friends here
where he lived during the early part o
his life, as we'll as his many friends at BIS
home in Richmond, will he glad to leaia
that he is steadily improving, and sc
hope soon to see him entirely recoyeed
from his late severe illness.
Mrs. John S. Wise, of New York, Is at
the Luray Inn, with several of her chill
dren, and will remain there several weeks
This is her second visit to Lura' this
summer, being so greatly pleased with
the Inn and Its surroundings during a
short visit earlier in the season as to IN
duce her return nov for longer stay
pG0e Courier
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GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.
Wood d, Wood {.


We want load of wood at once. Who
will be the first to respond
Two bushel grain sacks 15e. Richey.
The Iron Cross segar at F. s. Hess.
A good one horse wagon for sale at a
bargain. Apply to Mrs. II. II. Riddle
berger, Woodstock, Va.
The largest stock, greatest variety and
best style handle umbrellas. Rchey.
Cheap auction goods and Iron Cross
segars at F. S. Hess.
We acknowledge the receipt of the
catalogue of William and Mary College.
As this is also a State Normal School
each county aud city is entitled to a
scholarship free. Application must be
made to the county superintendent.
Remnants of 25c worsted (wIll not cut
them at 2Oc. These goods are "a inches
wide. RIchey.
An icc-cseam festival will be held al
Toms Brook, on Friday and Saturday
nights, July 3Ist aud August LIST. Pro
cseds for the benefit of NJ. E. church o
that place. All are invited to attend.
The celebration OF festival advertised
to be held IN Moss woods at Chapel Grow
on August 9Th. has been changed to Sat
urdsy, August 18th. A big time is ex
pected, and the public generally are in
yited.
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TIE BUNco GANG.

WEED SET FREE-MYERS REFUSED NEW
TRIAL AND SENTENCED TO YEARS IN
TUE PENTTENTARY-E1s CASE TO GO TO
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
TIE trial of William Weed, the last of
the bunco gang, which was commenced
on Wednesb Jay of last week, was conclud'
ed on Monday by verdict of not guilty.
While w had the sympathy of the
people geferally the verdict was a COM
plete surprise, and in the opinion of al
most evfy one was contrary to the law
and thl evidence, as well as to the
charge II the Judge. We do not propose
to crilifse the action of the jury, but we
must say along with the mass of the peO-
pie thst we cannot see how the jurors
arrived at their conclusion. 1t is true
that Weeds case differed in many respects
from those of Myers and Anthony. His
health and habits are such that confne-
meni in the penitentiary would have been
almost certain death, besides not being
with the other two on the day before the
offtnse was committed much of the testl-
mjny used against them could not be it,
tpduced in his case. As far as can be
discovered this was his first ofrense, moth
hg having transpirod to show that he
ever had any previous connection with
the criminal career Of these two dangerous
characters. But that he was as guilty
as Myers and Anthony in the robbery of
old man KILLER is beyond the shadow of
doubt. After his discharge he took the
first train for Baltimore. He admitted
that they had done wrong and deserved
punishment, but claimed that 1t was bis
first offense and would be his last.
Ga Tuesday Myers counsel argued their
plea for a new trial before Judge New
man who refused to grant it, and Myers
was, on Wednesday, sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary. We learn that
his attorneys are preparing a bill of ex-
ceptions upon which to carry the plea for
new trial to the circuit court.
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Tafy.

A correspondent asks "What is
taft, p" Is 1t possible, that there is a
person living, who doesn't know what
taffy isi When a politician wants office,
he takes the stump and tells the people
how intelligent they are, and how prond
he will be to represent such an enlight-
ened constituency on the floor of Con-
eress. That is taify. When lecturer
winds up a tedious discourse with an ex-
travagant puff of town and Its people,
assuring them that be has rarely address
ed an assembly, on whose conntenance
intelligence had so indelibly set its mark,
and that it will be the proudest day oil
his life when he can return and again APP
near before them, it is taffy that he is
giving them. When an editor heads an
article, ITO our friends and patrons" you
NAV be sure that taffy will flow as rapidly
as pen can travel. But when we say thai
the Davis Sewing Machine leads al
others in point Of simplicity that is fact
when we say this machine is the lightesl
running. that is fact. When we say tina
no other machine can do one-half the va
rietv of work without basiing, that, also
~ fact For sale by Snarr, Borden q
Miley, Toms Brook, Va.
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Death of Chas. S. Wunter.

As was reported in our last ssue MI
Chas. S. Wunder, Sen, died at us nome
at Moore's Store, in the South ED OIL this
county, on Wednesday mornin,' Oh iasV
week, after an illness of only CIV Weeks
He was one of the leading citizens OF the
county, a man of strong mind, ana OIL the
highest business qualifications anu one
who regarded honesty and fail deaiins aS
above mere words and form' NO noIo
sterling man ever lived tan Chas' D.
Wunder, and it was these tnlts Oh hearV
and mind that made him SO prominent Id
his section. and caused his smple word to
be as good as any ones lpnd' lie WAS
born at Roxborrough, PhiadeIphia couI-
~ pa in 1913 and cameEith his father,
the late Dr. Henry S. Whder, 10 "oou-
stock, when II years OF 'ge' Two years
later he went TO Moore's store, where, at
the age of Is years he commenced mer-
chandising on an exteDive scale by hlS
fair dealing and klndl, treatment Vi "i'
he accumulated moncyrapldly and at an
eor,v AGE became one If the leading men
If bis soct,on ard tie State. Probably
No ono vos more nohlar in his section
and his adj vice and eOunsel was sousn'
and followed by yer many oil MS ne'sn'
bors. A more upridt OF honoraoie MAI
,over lived than dlas. S. Wunder, and
the display Of thes qualities IN Ills le'lo"
men always madehlm their nrm liiouu
By his industry AID line business guam
tics no becamo ORE of the richest men o
this section, hisFealth being estiniate'
at over one minded thousand dollars. lie
leaves fye SOS and one daughter tC
mourn the lossof one who has eyer Deei
the kindest AMI truest OF fathers.
His funeral. which took place on Friday
at Solomon's 0urch, was largely attend
ed, showing To estimation III Which IL
was held by bose among whom be hat
scent so maT years of his lite. In hi
death Shehndoah has lost one OF be
most useful and valuable citizens. Ill
age was Darly 75 years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula of q
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrb, Asthma and all throat
and Lung Affections, also a 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 his suffering fellows
Actuated by this motive and desire to
relieve h1man suffering, | Will send free
OF charge, to all who desire it. this recipe,
IN German, French or English, with fall
directions for preparing and usng. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, nam
ing this paper. w. A. MOVES, $50 Po'cers'
Block Rochester, n. 7.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
Happy Hooslers.

VIM. Tmmons. Postmaster of Iday lie
Ind, writes: Electric Bitters has done
more tor me than all other medicines CON
bined, for that bad feeling arising fr m
Kidney and Liver trouble" John Leslie
farmer and stockman, of same place, says;
"Find Electric Btters to be the best
Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel
like a new man." J. w. Gardner. hard
ware merchant. same town says: Electric
Bitters is Just the thing for n man who Is
all run down and don't care whether he
lives or dies he fond new strength, good
appetite and felt just like he had new
lease on life Only SOC. bottle at the
drug store. b. Schmitt, Woodstock, L. II.
Jordan Mt. Jackson.
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Newspaper Laws.

,orlv from the postoflice-whether direct
Cd TO his name or another or whether be
has subscribed or not-is responsible 1or
the pay. roner discon-
timed he must pay all arrearages, or the
pnblisher may continue to send it until
ppo aU,,1 is made, and collect the whole
amount. whether it is taken from the
office or not. ,,.1+ rofos
inc TO take newspapers or periodicals
from the posteffice, or removing and leav-
mo them uncalled for, is prima tdc'G evil
dence of Intentional fraud.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
What It Costs

Must be carefully considered by the great
majority of people, in buying even neces-
stiles of life. Hoods Sarsaparilla com
mends itself with special force to the great
middle classes, because it combines posi-
tive economy with great medicinal power.
It is the only medicine of which can truly
be said 400 Doses One Dollar" and
bottle taken according to directions will
average to last month.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
ONE
I'D OXLeAR.

The reduction in the subscription
price Of the HERALD is partly due
to the demands of the people for a
dollar paper, but largely to the fact
that we believe that with the reduc-
ton the major portion Of our sub
scribers will not hesitate to pay their
subscription in advance and a dol
lar cash i'll hand IS more to US than
$50 on our books. So, in the fu-
ture, no name will be placed On our
books until the price-one dollar
is paid in advance; and after the
18th Of August all subscribers not
paid in advance will be stricken
from our mailing list.
We hope that all of our friends
will appreciate this reduction an(
see to il that their names are KEEP
on our mailing book also, that the,
will aid us in increasing our circula
ton by informing their friends ant
neighbors of the price Of the HERAL
-one dollar per year, invariably i
advance
We promise, in return, to max
the HERALD worthy of your supper
and a welcome visitor into ever
home.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31

The tovl authorities are distributing
lime tbro ghout the town to be used for
disenfectng purposes. 1t is certainly
needed 8 the town is IN terribly filthy
conditid. Let the health board see that
every ditch, drain and sewer is thorough
" cleared and lined. Some of the larger
ditcbe are almost choked up with masses
of Vegetation in which quantities of de-
Gavin, sediment has been caught and held
RI ole off foul smells that faint the AIR
for Ing distances around. Every bridge
or tot way, large or small, should be
clehed and disenfected, as it is in such
nj ICES that the germs of disease constant
" Turk. As it IS well known that
m,ny people will not attend to these mat
tks or properly clean their premises the
kalth officials should make a complete
hspection of the entire town. This may
,ffend some over.nice and very thin skin
ned people but that is an exceedingly
small matter when the health of the com
munlty is at stake.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
800 Reward 500.

I'll o readers of the SHENANDOAH HER
AID will be pleased to learn that there is
at least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarfh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Cstarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. balls Cstarh Cure 10 taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system, there
by destroying the foundation Of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as.
sisting nature IN doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith 10 US
curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that It fails Il
cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address,
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
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NUR EKA II ~ s E,
Jos. T. ROLTZMAN, Proprietor
EDINBURG, VA.

This new and commo lious hotel is now
omen for the reception Of guests. Every.
thing is new from bas .nent 10 attic, and
was built with a vieS to making it one Of
the most comfortable and attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted up
with all modern improvements in fnrni
ture. The office and dining room arr
handsome, large and comfortable.
No pains or expense will be spared 10
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite and give perfect satisfaction
Charges will be very Moderate, ard
guests can rest assured that all viii. lie
done to make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A iirst-class livery is attached 70 the
hotel lDec. To- ~ u
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REFERENCES

The Johnson City Enterprise has the fol-
lowing to say about the marriage Of a
promising young Shenandoah man. He is
sou of DR.. J. H. Jones' of Mt. Jackson.
at was our pleasure last Wednesday
evening to attend the marriage of Miss
Annie PIy, one OF Johnson City's most
popular young ladies, to Mr.. D. II. Jones,
Civil Engineer, late of Shenandoah coun-
ty, Virginia, who is also very popular
The very impressive ceremony was per
formed Ivy the Rev. J. c. COwan, pastor
of the Presby terrain church, and was wit
messed by quite a number of friends of the
contracting parties, after which a most
elegant supper was served, which was en-
ioy ed by ALL The presents were nHmer'
Gus and valuable. May their every an
ticipation of happiness and love he fully
realized, and they become one of the many
happy couples who reside in the Queer
CITY of the South. The best wishes Of
The Enterprise and all attend Mr.. Jones
and his worthy bride"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
Rev. Sam Jones.

Rev. Sam Jones will make his appear
ance a gain IN Stanton on the l6 ofAugust,
as we learn, and will remain there until
the 22nd of the month, the day OF the
local option election. HIS mission this
time. is especially to assist in the contest
against the license law, now going on IN
that place A tent will be pitched at
some convenient place in the city, where
he will preach day and night. We also
hear that Rev. Hector, a colored preacher
Of note. will likewise give his aid to the
prohibitory side of the issus.-Volley yr
giniaH.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
Rncklen's ArnIca SnlYe.

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbcum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cnres Piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. Fer sale by b. Schmitt, Woo stock
l.. II. Jordan, Mt. Jackson. Ldcc. lO-lyr.
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DIED.


Miss Lucy c. Barton was born October
3rd, 1866; departed this life July 9th, |
1891 aged q years, . months and 81
days.
Pearlie Estolla, infant daughter of
Abraham and Alec Coffman, was born
December ID, 1888: departed this life |
July 25th 1891 aged , year,, months
and % days.
Annie Catherine Langhlin was born
July l3. $50, and died July u, 1891 aged
81 years, week and days.
The funeral services were conducted, in !
the PRESBYTERIAN church, by the pastor, as
sisted by Rev. Mr.. Bail.
Mr. Ball selected as the basis for his re-
MARKS Jer. 10 ., "Her sun is gone down
while it was yet day." most fitting text
to describe her young life going out even
in the bloom of her young wOmanhood;
and though the sun of her life has gone
down this early we hope that it is only to
rise in renewed beauty and shine with a
brighter Iolulgence in the ornament
beyond.
Katie was an sffectionate daughter, 4
kind sister, and was ever thoughtful about
the welfare of others. Desolate is the
home that sic so lately frightened, and
sad and sore are the hearts OF the bereav-
ed ones. May the God of all consolation
comfort them in this season OF sorrow.
II.
Miss Elizabeth Conley Hughes was born
April If, 1860, and died July 26, 1871 ;
aged 81 years, 3 months and II days.
Miss Hughes joined the Presbyterian
| MI u
Christian women.
She possessed that sweet disposition
that won to her many friends; that sta.
biitY of character that made them trust
her; that helpful sympathy that made
them dependant on her. Her earnest lie
will be missed in our community, her de-
voted help in our church, and oh how
sadly, her beloved presence in her home
In her last hours she felt and was sus-
tanned by Chris's sweet presence, and
when she came down to the dark river
Faiths beautiful form knelt beside her
and pointing her fair jswelIed hand heay-
enword, whispered of that Upright
throng gathered at the river" and with
ont a sigh for the world she was leaving
she crossed over to dwell with them for
ever.
She lea yes two brothers and one sister
to whom is given the heartfelt sympathy
, of dear friends, and who are commended
to the love of Divine Saviour and thu
consultations of Gods eternal word.
, On the shining plate on the casket above
Where were folded her hands on her breast
Was craven with graceful beauty and low
These soft sweet words-At Rest
,, As looked at the calm, still sleeper below
| said in my HEARTH is best,
Q God knows that where tears eyer ga,he
D and flow
|, His loved ones can be neve:-at rest.
a And hence to that land where sin eanno
come,
That abode of the pure and the blest,
Z Our God in his mercy has taken her hon
: Where all are forever--at rest. ii.
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Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neu-
ralgia radically cures in to , days. Its
action upon the system is remarkable aud
mysterious. 1t removes at once the cause
and TIE disease Immediately disappears
The first dose greatly benefits. 70 cents.
Sold by f. r. IRWIN Druggist, Woodstock.
Dec 25
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MARRIED

On the 26th INST, at Bedford, by Rev.
H. Tallhelm, Mr.. William L. Spiggle and
Miss Annie l.. Grim, both of Shenandoah
county.
On July 81, 1891, at Toms Brook, Va -,
by Rev. X. Byrd, Mr- Tobias L. Funk and
Miss Blanch CIabill, both Of Toms
Brook, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31

Nj Phil. Knapp, the celebrated opticlan,
of Staunton, Va. will be in Strasburg, Va,
for two days only, Friday and Saturday,
July 3lst and August lst. Mr.. Knapp
makes thorough examination of the eyes
and selects glasses suited to each ndiyid-
ual case. Examination free Office at
DR.. B. F. Maphis' dental rooms, over
post Office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31
CampmeetinR.

The Assembly Campmeeting, at Mt.
Jackson, Va, will begin August z, 1891,
and continue the usual length of time
An interesting programme will be follow
ed. A pleasant and profitable time Is
promised. w. f. GRUvER, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-07-31

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castora.
When she was Child, she cried for Cas;oria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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CONTAINING 129 AuRES,


VIRGINIA, To WIT:
' In the Clerks Office Of The Cirenlt
Court of Shenandoah county, Jnly 9, l19l.
Hotel & Lacey. Compii