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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-01

heavy blows of axes breaking open
the box which contained the coffin.
A moment later I was lying on tho
churchyard sward in my wife's
arms. After my interment she
conceived the notion that I had
been buried alive, and to quiet her
fears, the grave young man, and
came out aged, as you see me
now.-[St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-01

y. B.. DAVIS,
5 Auditor E. c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-01

Who would be surprised II cot
ton should go up to 12 cents be-
fore it starts down again? Is there
any chance for it to fall in price
before the next crop is gatheredf
The best authorities opened the
season by predicting that the crop
would be {, 600, 900, then they drop
ped to II, then Z, then 81 aas then s;
and now Bradstreet says 5,S00.OOC
is all he can go.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
A Complimentary Appointment.

The Strasburg VbginiaH and Nelcs, Of
last week, has the following to say in re-
gard to one Of the most accomplished and
popular young ladies', of that place, a
daughter Of Mr.. Jas. N. HickeTson
"Slss Cora w. ITickerson. Of this place,
has been rendered by StateSuperinten-
dent-oi-PublicIns J. +. Massey,
the appointment to the Peabody Normal
College at Nashville, Tenn. Th. scholar
ship affords the appointee the fnest op-
portunities tor acquiring an education of
the highest standard and is intended
primarily to fit persons who enter for
teaching in the higher branches a. a yc-
cation. When it is considered that VIZ
ginia is only entitled to eighteen scholar
ships. the compliment of the tender may
be appreciated. The scholarship is good
tor two years and is worth El0C per year
and travelling expenses to and from
NASHVILLE"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07

thursday morning opened bright and
clear, and soon after the first beams Of
daylight shot over the eastern mountains
the rumble Of carriages, buggies and all
other means Of conveyances showed that
the whole county would be at the Fair
this day. The railroad was taxed to It.
utmost capacity, and as enc long excur-
sion train after another rolled into the
Fair ground crossing it was soon appar-
ent that 1t would be one Of the biggest
days that ever this great fair had known
Long before noon the grounds were
crowded with the beauty and chiyalry of
the county and neighboring sections and
despite the dust that has followed the
long drought, and which filed every
persons clothes with the pulverzed soil
of Shenandoah, all seemed to enjoy them
selves.
The first attraction On the program for
the day was the .prze riding by ladies.
First prize, handsome saddle, won by
Miss Lillian Henksl, of New Market, 2ndl
prize, riding bride, won by Miss Carrie
Hickman, Of Mt. Jackson, and third prize,
a riding whip, won by Miss Float Grand
staff, Of Red Banks. The creased pig
race was won by Elex. MELONS, colored.
Trottlng race, 2.4O class. Bobby Bruce,
3, ., 0, 2. Lady Foxhall, A. distanced.
Victor, 3. 3, 3. Dexter, l, l, 0, l. Best
time 1891. Annie r., dstauced in 2nd
heat. Lou H., Rexford and Edmun b,
Withdrawn.
Free for all. Br,blcm, distanced in 2nd
heat. McAlllster, /, l. Best time ? SO
Running race. Kings Creek, 1, l. Yolo,
3, 2. Little Vol, 2, 3. Best time So.
At o'clock the air ship, or skycycle,
made it's ascension. rising pcrpendicularly
to a great height and landing on W. T.
" i'll ans farm, about a mile west of the
fair grounds.
Eight thousand people had passed the
gate at four o'clock. The B. x o. rail-
road brought 5000 people by regular
trains and excursion.
The races for Friday and the list of pre-
miums will be published in our next issue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
WESLEY CHAPEL ITEMS.

Mr.. c. F. Dlia9ick is visiting his par
ents near this place. He took In the big
county fair AMI was much pleased.
We are sorry to say that the measles
are again raging in this neighborhocd.
The Rev Mr. Hiner, of the Reformed
church, preached at this place Thursday
night, Sept 2g,h, to a large congrega'
ton.
Rev. II. s. Gee, OF lie Methodist church,
preached here on sunday last, to a croH d.
ell congregation which included lhree
newly married couples.
Mr. Root. Ccifman and his wife ale
visiting relatives at this place.
The farmers about finished sowing
their grain in this section in time to have
an enjoyable season at the Shenandoah
County Fair.
Prot. Hotel and Secretary Bowman
were the guests of Mr. BENIN Dida-
wick last Sunday.
We regret to state that Miss Cora A
Coff 1t is sick.
Rev. VIM. Grabll, who is visiting rela
tives near this place, preached fine ser
mon here on Sunday evening
BLUsHING BEAUTY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
Tufcfar-MflpU.

The marriage of Miss Georgia L. Mlley,
daughter of Circuit Clerk, Geo. W. Mlley,
Esq, and one of the most popular and
respected young ladies of this place, to
Mr.. William Z. Eutsler, a prominent
young business man of Danville, Va, was
quite a surprise TO the great majority of
onr people. The wedding took place on
Thursday afternoon of last week, at the
residence of the brides parents and was
witnessed by only the family aud few
relatives and friends. The ceremony was
impressiyely performed by Rev. j. d.
Hamaker, pastor of the Christian church
Of Strasburg. In a short time after the
wedding the yonng couple took the A
o clock, p. m. sOuthbound train for Dan
vile, their future home. followed by the
best wishes of many friends.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
A prminutIue Rriderroom
TnE LICENSE CLERK HAD TO LOOK TwIc

THE LICENSE CLERK had TO LOOK TWICE
BEFORE HE COULD BELIEVE HIS EYES.
Joseph NJ. Eberly, of Fairfax, Va, came
into the clerks Office at the district
courthouse on Thursday, says tue Wash
ington Post, and asked for a marriage
license There is, Of course. nothing un-
usnal in this, tor dozens Of young men are
afflicted with the same desires every
week. But as Assistant Clerk Williams
glanced over the desk TO 'size-up' the
applicant he was at first surprised to see
no one there. Closer inspection revealed
a pair of broad shoulders aud a large,
well formed bead, which, however,
scarcely reached to the edge of the desk,
for the would-be bridegroom is only
few inches oyer three feet.in height.
However, as there is no clause in the
very liberal district license low providing
any fixed stature for matrimonial can
didates, and as the dwarf reported his
age as 80 years and that the lady was
likewise qualified aud "williu'," Clerk
Williams issued the license accordingly.
The pigmy bridegroom paid over his
dollar and departed with a broad smile
on bis face.
The lady who is to link herself to this
IilllDntian lnver il Miss Emily 4 Ied-
man, also of Fairfax Station. She is of
the full growth and stature attained by
the ordinary woman, and ;he pair will
be living illustration of 1.-THE long and
short of it,,
Mr.. Eberly, the bridegroom mentioned
above, is n native Of Strasburg, this
county. He is an expert telegraph
operator, as well as very nice little
gentleman. The HERALD extend. con-
gratulatiOns to the happy couple
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
Robbery.

Chas. Anderson, colOred boy, aged
about twelve years, was arrested and put
in jail in this place by chef of Police
Hess, on Saturday. The young rascal had
stolen Sl7 so from Mr.. VIM. Hoffman, of
near Edinburg that morning, and MI
Hess bad been notified to look out for him.
Finding that he had gone through town
Mr.. Hess went after him and Overhauled
HIM Just below town near Mr. Mark
Wunder's residence. He found all the
stolen money on the boy. Young as this
lad is it is not his first step in crime
While living with Mr.. W. w. Logan, of
this place, he stole a sum of money from
him, and did the same thing while living
with Mr.. / NJ. HolliDgsworth at River
side, near here. He also robbed the
treasury of the Mt. Jackson lodge of color
ed l. o. O. F. Charles is certainly a
precious rascal for bis years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
Chicken Thieves.

The general spirit of enterprise en-
gendered in community by public spirit
ed movements like the fair sometimes
takes left handed turn, and it is our
painful duty, as faithful chroniclers of the
times, to report a pernlcious activity in
the raising Of other peoples chickens.
Mrs. Rlddleberger and Rev. A. X. Kline,
are the principal losers so far, ndKernie
Shalfer is the most noted instance of a
hair breadth escape, all of which occurred
on Thursday night. These thieves also
raided Rev. J. p. Stump's chicken roost
and carried off lot of his hens, the same
night which, as is well known, is an
irreparatle loss aud injury to Methodist
preacher. The raid on night policeman
Skaters chickens did not pan out so well,
as the wide awake officer happened to be
on hand in time to meet the thief with
couple of pistol shots that caused him to
tear through the gardens and over fences
a break neck speed. All persons will please
remember that the HERALDs offer of a
fine gold watch and chain to be given to
the one who kills the first one of these
scoundrels is still open, and we are very
anxious for some one to WIN it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
DIED

Mr. Walton Craig, aged IS years, after
an illness of 10 days, died of paralysis, at
his home, miles northwest of Mt. Jack
son, on Sunday morning, Sept. Is, 1892.
On Tuesday night, Sept. eth, Mrs
Samuel Rlnker departed this life at
Rinkerton, Va. She was a sister OF Mr.. J.
w. Miller. of Mt. Jackson, Va, and
leaves a husband and eight children TO
noun t lost of ar indulgent mother. 10
all the relations of life, she exhibited the
character OF an excellent woman.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
Nj A R K EFT S .
WOODSTOCK, Va, OFT. 6, 1872.
Live Stock Markets.
BALTIMORE, Sept. p.

BALTIMORE, Sept. p.
Beef Catte-The market has been
slow this week, with values Cor tops from
10 to 10 cents per 100 lbs. lower than last
week, and for other grades % cts was
the generally reported decline. The
receipts consisted very largely of common
stock. with a few fair TO good tops. We
quote the range from 81 90 to $40, mot
sales at 81 QOas4O0 per 100 lbs
Prices of Beet Cattle this week ranged
as follows:
Best 81 % a 4 40
Generally rated first quality 3 20 3 81
Medium or good fair quality. % 90 2 20
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows. --.-.---.-. -------S w : 0V
OF the cattle received 1901 head came
from Virginia.
Mich Cows There was a fair supp y
and fairly active trade at 20aS5O per head.
Receipts this week SO head.
Veal Calves.-There was a fair market
for calves, with full Numbers arriving.
We quote at 4 81 cents per 10. Receip's
this week Csc head.
Sheep and Limbs The market for
good sheep has been only far during the
week, and for common stock Of all kinds
It has been extremely dull. There IS no
demand for stock ewes. We quote sheep
at 3a44 cents and few at AZ cents per 10.
Lambs AS cents, and few extra at st
cents per lb. gross. The receipts OF sheep
and lambs numbered 1926 head.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Oct.
At Union Stock Yaris-Some lS7
Cattle we're offered, and sold rs follows :
Best at 4all cts. good 3la3s cents, medium
3a34 cents. snd common 2a2f cents per lib.
Some 600 Sheep and Lambs were on the
market, with sales as follows; Sheep al
la33 cents, aud Lambs at ~ as cents per
III. Cows with Calves sold from sl5 {
s45 each State of thJ market for al
| kinds of stock was good
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Maria Bargelt, of Hanover. Pa
is visiting at Mr.. w. H. Bargelt's.
Mrs. Marshall Hill. of LovingstoD
Nelson Co., Va, is visiting at her fathers
Mr.. Isaaac lass
Misses Mamie Hlser and Eva O'Neal,
Of Washington, D. c., are visiting Miss
sallie Clover
Dr. Hugh Logan, of Fanquier connty,
Va, son Of Capt II Logan, of this place,
is taking in the Fair
Earnest and Atwell Shull, of sheuah-
doah, Page county, Va. and Frank Rid
dleberger were visitors to the Fair.
Mrs. Joel Moreland and her young son,
George, returned to their home near town
on Thursday afternoon, of last week,
from a visit of six or seven weeks to
relatives in Ohio and Kentucky.
Mr.. Ed. Magruder, son of Maj. ]. w.
Nagruder of this place, who is employed
as telegraph operator on the N. q W.
R. R, at Elliston, Roanoke county, Va,
was-at home for the big fair.
Mr. Austin Locke. of Summit Point,
Jefferson county, W. Va, spent few
days last week with his brother, DR.. T.
Locke, the well known dentist, of this
place.
We regret to say that Mr.. VIM. B.
Morrison, the old and much respected
carriage builder, of this place, is still
confined to bis home, though slightly
improved at last accounts.
William Allen, of this place, who
received the appointment of brakeman
on the First Division of the main line of
the B. & o. r. R, between Brunswick
and Baltimore, has been transferred to
the Valley Branch OF the road.
Mr.. Henry Fravel and Mr.. Jacob Flick,
natives of Woodstock, but for many years
prominent citizens of Luray, were here
during the Fair. Mr. Fravel called at the
HERALD Office and laid down the currency
for a years subscription.
Mr.. Geo. II. Teller, an old Shenandoah
boy, is here visiting relatives and friends.
He learned the timing business with Mr..
William Donaldson, in this place. He
went west in 1857, and now resides in
Cincinnati, Ohio. This is his first visit
home for 35 years.
John Haas, Charlie Ramey, Arthur
Brum baugb, Arthur Lltten, Earnest
Barron, Willie Koontz, Richard c
Hughes, and II. J. Bender, all Woodstock
boys, came home for the Fair. James
Cllnedinst, now prominent resident
Of Moorefeld, w. Va, but a native of
and former well known resident of this
place, was also on hand during the FAIR.
Mrs. Barnes, of New York, a noted
temperance Lecturer, delivered an inter
esting address on that subject in the
Methodist church, south, in this place,
on Friday night of last week. Mrs. Maj.
}. w. Newton, of Stanton, Va. followed
in a short but telling address upon the
same subject. The audience was a fair
sized one. After the speaking a temper
ance organization was effected. Both
Of the above named ladies were guests
Of Col. Z. Z. Stickley during their stay in
this place.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
Fall Millinery.

Mrs. Belle wightman, Edinburg, Va.
has reformed from Baltimore and person.
ally sup~nntended the selection of very
fac stock of millinery goods. This fact is
shown by the great assortment with which
her room IS filled, and an invitation Is
cordia " extended to all desiring to in.
spect as choice selection rs can be found
IN the county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
Deer Killed.

On Thursday of, last week Kirb Marshall,
Dave Walton and lite Lindsmood, three
of our well known young men. went to
Cedar Creek to play havoc with the deer
There they were joined By a number of
persons from MaurertoWD and Cedar
Creek. A very fine buck was soon started
aud as i passed Dais Walton shot from
his unerring Winchester rife broke its
neck causing 1t to fall dead IN its tracks
1t was a magnificent animal and weighed
about two hundred pounds. Mr.. William
Spiker, of Maurertown, who was one OF
the party, also had q flying shot at deer
as it was running through the brush, but
not thinking be had hit it, did not follow
It. The deer, however, was MORALLY
wounded and fell dead near the late resi-
dence of DR.. King where it was found I
few minutes after by some persons wh'
happened to see it when it fell.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
Well Pounded.

On last Friday afternoon, Sept 80, at
about o'clock, the U. b. Parsonage at
awknstown was entered by number OF
parishioners from Otterbine congregation,
Rinkerton. Va, and gave their pastor,
Rev. w. F. Grurer. complete pounding.
They were heavily armed with sacks,
fruit-jars and baskets, and proceeded at
once to relieve themselves Of what they
bad brought by showering them upon the
pastor and his wife, who in the main,
stood still and looked at each other a.
much as to ask-''wbat does this mean y
After the invading party bad completed
their work thsy sat down aud explained
their conduct which was entirely salts
factory to the pastor.
The afternoon was spent IN pleasant
conversation, after which all returned 10
their homes. feeling happy, no doubt,
leaving their pastor the recipient OF
many uice and useful things.
Many thanks to the good people OF
Oitefbine.
A fresh barrel of that good 2Sc syrul
Just received at Bowman & Mauok'e.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07
MARRIED

BY Rcy J. Luther Kib' er. at the home
OF the bride, on Narrow Passage Greek
SUNDAY, Oct ,, 1892, Mr.. Samuel Hisey
and Miss Fannie X Miller.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07

A Conan Doyle's new book, Adventures
of Sherlock Holmes, will be published
early in October By Harper & Brothers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07

While playing WIN gun, IN barn,
near Columbia Furnace, last Sunday.
Lemuel Hotel was accidentally shot By
his companion, Jacob Miller. The latter
had pushed the gun through a crack IN
the barn and Hotel was trying to pull it
away from BIN. The gun was discharged
and the entire contents entered Hotels
abdomen wounding him so severely that
death ensued within four hours. Hotels
antemortem statement exonerated Miller
from blame. Hotties age was about II
The fne year CID BluGer colt. owned
by Mr.. L. J. Lindamood, Of this place,
took the first premium in his class at the
recent Winchester Fair. The premium
was $500, bat unfortunately for Mr.. L.
he received lstter from y G management
of the Fair stating that owing to the
slim attendance, Sc, &C., they could
only pay 10 per cent of the premiums
and therefore they enclosed him a check
for eighty cents. As Mr. Lindamood
paid 81 for entrance Zee, 81 for a stall and
his other expenses, amounting in all t.
about SIG, he thinks there is more los
than gloTs m lending the Fair a
III y J. B. Rush i
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-10-07

Hons. P. H. McCaull, A. p. Fupkhouser
and r. j. Walker will az dress the people
of Shenandoah, in the Court House, at
Woodstock, on Monday next, court day.
The Huntsville and Chapel Grove COrnet
Bands Will furnish music.
Say, that little unsettled bill that has
been promised us for so long, don't you
think it should be paid, and that right
away Now. please don't wait any longer
as we must have the money. Don't fail
to briog or send it next Monday, (cou,l
day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

sit with their backs turned to the
preacher. The backs of these benches
were so high as to effectually prevent
the feminine portion of the assembly
from observing with critical eye the new
spring bornets or fall cloaks of their
neighbors, but if this was a deprivation
the same backs afforded excellent pro-
te:tiun, for such as wished to do so, to
takea quiet nap without being detected.
The Washington pew is the only one
that remains unchanged, save that the
backs of the two seats are cut down to
the ordinary height. The two seats,
however, still face each other, thus fore
ing their occupants to stare each other
out of countenance. It is customary to
reserve this pew for strangers, but they
are not ushered into it, as was General
Washington, by Susaunah Edwards,
nor by her successor Mrs. Cook, who,
with stern countenance and manly stride
performed the duties of sexton, showing
persons to their pews and locking them
up therein!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

hundred years ago. 1t is pleasant trip,
notwithstanding the shabby ferryboat.
To the stranger who for the first time
sees the blue Potomac on such day it is
indeed a revelation. He passes the
United States Arsenal, with its well
kept grounds and fine trees, and as the
distance increases between himself and
the capital city it appears the more i'm
posing. The dome of the Capitol and
the Washington Monument shine out
white against the sky, and the whole
city presents an enchanting picture.
In half an hour he reaches Alexandria
and he sees before him long, uphill
street, without trees. If the visitor de-
cides to walk he plods up the bill, pass
ing feed stores and bar ar.rooms, second
hand clothing stores and old junk shops,
meeting few people, for this is church
time. He is on King street, the busiest
but least, attractive in town. It is
noticeable fact, says the Chicago Post,
that many of the streets bear royal
names, reminding one that in old
colonial days Virginia was Loyalty
subject to his Majesty the King.
Reaching the residence portion of the
town, the visitor is struck by the attrac-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03
GAME CHICKENS.
VALUABLE NEW COMERS IN
THIS COUNTRY.
Facts Regarding the AseeI, Which
Comes From India-$125 For
" a Single ERg-The Buff
LeShorns.

Every season since 1883, when the
Wyandottes opened the ball, some new
claimant for public recognition has
made its debut at the Madison Square
Garden poultry show. This year the
debutants are the Aseel and the buff Leg
horn. The Aseel is by no mears new
variety, but Is as old as the India from
which it has come. Its name signifying
the pure, the original, thoroughbred,
serves to distinguish it as the Indian
game from counterfeits that have that
name. ....
They are very difficult to import, and
it is doubtful if an American could Sc
cure really good bird in India, as the
rajahs are exceedingly jealous of parting
with them and it is only as great favor
that any are let 60. So highly are they
valued in India that an instance is on
record of $125 having been paid for a
single egg from q. celebrated hen, the
females when really first rate beirg more
valuable than the males.
Some years ago the English Poultry
Club essayed to make standard for the
Aseel, but If the work was completed it
never was given to the public. The
only standard to be obtained is that Of
Mr.. c. F. Montressor, late of the Bengal
civil service, and judge of the variety
for English shows. Mr.. Montressor
owned and bred the variety for years in
India, and is the authority for all that
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-03

tive homes, beautiful gardens and broad,
shady avenues. The people suit the
place: easy going, hospitable, glad to
show a courtesy to stranger. There is
one curious fact worth mentioning in
regard to them: Every one of the Is, 600
inhabitants is an IF. F. V 1t makes
not one bit of difference whether you be
rich or poor, your social position is as
sured if you have the instincts and
manners of gentleman and can
claim as your great-grandmother Ran
dolph, or Carter, Harrison, Stuart,
Mason or Fairfax. Every one is rela-
ted to Washington or Lee, Chief Justice
Marshall; John Randolph of Roanoke, =,
or even Pocahontas.
At Ills the visitor starts in search
of the old church. Following the di.
rection given him he walks out WASH
ington street one block and reaches the
sacred edifce. tits an old brick build
ing, very simple in its architecture and
surrounded on two sides by a burying
ground, long since filed. It now pre-
sents very different appearance prob
ably from what it did in the old days
before the revolution. Then it was
almost surrounded by woods and with
out the stecple which is now a con-
spicuous feature. The interior is still
more altered. There were no galleries
such as now accommodate the choir and
sunday.school; the pews, which are of
the usual height and SO arranged that
each faces the pulpit, where in the old
days stiff and high. arranged in rows OF
two hard wooden benches facing each
other, so that half the congregation must