Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-28

A number Of persons are still indebted
t. this Office. They are respectfully re
crested to come forward at once and settle
before their accounts are placed in col
lector's hands.
Some of our country roads are about
impossible. Especially is this the case
WITH the road along Stony Creek which
was torn up by the late freshets. 1t is by
far too important road to leave in this
condition. If thai road district is not
able to repair 1t at this time it should be
done by the county.
Tie Confederate Soldiers Home at
Richmond is greatly in need of help. Re.
member that while almost countless sums
are poured out from the United States
treasury Tor the veterans of the North
these poor old helpless veterans haye
nothing to look to but the voluntary
charity of their people. Give as freely as
your means will allow, to this noble, this
sacred charity. Who will start the sub
scription in this place
Willow Grove, near here, is still the
fayOrite summer resort, and has had many
visitors this season. The beautiful scenery
over which the eye can revel, stretching
/ from Edinburg TO Woodstock, is as lovely
as any that, transferred TO canvas, has
made artists famous, while the pure air
and water, good old Virginia food, along
with the charming hostess is all sufficient
to bring endless numbers to this taIrest
spot in our beautiful Valley.
When you come to town don't fail to
visit the big bill board on Court street
and see the splendid posters of King d
Frankln's Circus, Museum and Great
Roman Hippodrome, that will exhibit in
Woodstock, on Tuesday. Sept. Stb, 1891.
All acco UNITS agree in giving this show a
prominent and foremost place among the
amusements of the season. Tho admission
is only % cents.
The premium lists of the Shenandoah
County Agricultural Society for the Fair
of Oct. 6, I, 8 and g. 1891, are now ready
for distribution. The list of premiums is
very full and complete, and will doubt
less bring out magnificent display
Pawnee Bills Great Wild West Show,
greatly enlarged and improved, will give
their thrilling representations of Western
Border Lille and scenes every day, and is
worth going hundreds o! miles to see.
The stove pipe IN the kitchen at the
residence of the sexton of the Presbyterian
church is dangerously near the large
stables of the Geary House. Should fire
break out here, and that it has not done
so before this is almost a miracle, it would
be frightful affair. Nothing could save
the large Geary House and Burner build
ing, and probably half the town with it.
Such reckless carelessness as this is posi-
lively criminal Who viii be to blame if
this is not corrected at once. In any other
town it would not be allowed to threaten |
such a calamity a single hour.
We acknowledge the receipt of an in
yitation to attend the 22nd annual fair at
Winchester. We are informed that the |
exhibition VIII be notable one in many |
respects, and worthy Of patronage OH Its
solid merits. The management has con-
tracted for several entirely novel features
for the entertainment of its patrons, in
GLIDING balloon ascension and parachute |
leap on three days; japanese (Or day |
light fireworks and free circus enter
tainment, with an extended and attrac-
tive programme by Robt Slickney, the
hOrseman, and Max Hugo, the clown,
known to all crcus-goers, every day dur
ing the fair.
MI Eli COffolt, prominent and well
known citizen of this section, died on !
Monday morning, at his home at Fair
View few miles from Woodstock, after a |
long illness. He was a man of strong |
mind and sound judgment, and ably filled |
the responsible position of Justice of the |
Peace for a number of years. He was
CONSTANT and active member of the !
Lutheran church for the greater part OF his |
life. His age was GO years. He leaves |
a widow and several grown children. Mr.. |
Cotfelt was a very genial and kindly man |
and Will be greatly missed III this section. |