Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-08-26
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.

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Excelsior Marble Works, Mt. jackson, Va.
Nc political prefer nee shown. Repnbll-
cans, Democrats, ProhibitiOniSts and PEG
pies party monuments and UOmbstOnes al
Excelsior Marble Works, Mt Jackson, Va
The great strike at Homestead does not
effect the Excelsior Marble Works, Mt.
Jackson, Va, whO still manufacture monu-
ments and tombstones at prices that defy
competition.
Mr.. ]. II. Lindsay, one of the editors
and prOprletors OF the Charlottesville
Adrqnoe, has determined to publish daily
paper there, and will begin the enterprise
about the first of September
Some people are constantly troubled
with boils-no sooner does enc heal than
another makes its appearance. A thorough
course of Ayers SaIsaparlla, the best OF
blood purifiers, tffectnally puts an end to
THIS annoyance. We recOmm, nd trial.
Inscription cut upon and erected at
graves without extra charge. TOnbston,s
completed within "a hours after receiving
order by Excelsior MaIlle Works, Mt.
Jackson.
We regret to state that Air. p. F. Peer,
of near this place, lost a very valuable
young mare on THURSDAY of last week.
The animal was only sick few days, aud
is supposed to have been afflicted with
lung fever
All designs, from tie panest to the
most elaborate, any style duplicated,
building marble of all kinds, curling,
vases, iron fencing, monuments and
tombstones furnished by Excelsior Marble
Works, Mt. Jackson Va.
Rev. J. W. Dofiemier will bold an al
day meeting the LIST Sunday in September,
in the grove on the river bank at Willow
Grove. Services will commence at 10
o'clock in the morning.
The platform upon which every honest
voter can stand, is that of the Excelsior
Marble Works, Mt. Jackson, Va, namely,
the best, handsomest and cheapest monu
men:s and tombstOnes of any southern
house.
Mrs. Jacob R0by died on Saturday
evening az her home ia IIaN kinstOwn,
aged over 90 years. She was the mother
Of Nessrs Homer, John and Joseph Ruby,
and mother-in-law OF Messrs. Joel Kagey
and Robt. Jones.
A portion of the Anderson Guards with
seven or eight members of the band went
TO Harper's Ferry on Monday, to go into
camp at Island PARK to remain until Fri
day morning. On the way down they
were joined by a portion Of the Brook
Guards who will go into camp with them.
For a sluggish and torpid liver, nothing
can surpass Ayers Pills. They contain
no calomel, nor any mineral drug, but
are CO nDosed of the active principals of
the best vegetable cathartics, and their
use always results in marked benefit to
the patient.
We regret to state that Mrs. Josiah
Wisman, of Jadwyne, near this place,
died suddenly on Wednesday morning.
She was the eldest daughter of Mr.. Jas.
w. Smoot, one of the most prominent
citizens of this section, and sister of DR..
Jas. Smoot. She was q most estimable
lady, and leaves husband and number
Of children to mourn her departure.
W. C Rothgeb, sergeant of Shenandoah
City, shot and killed Charles Turner,
colored, alias Charles Carter, who after
being arrested by that officer for theft on
Saturday last broke away and was making
good his escape. The officer fred several
shots the last striking him in the center
of the back, from which Turner died in a
few minuets. Turner was an old offender
and bad served term in the penitentiary
for house breaking.
Mr.. P. F. Peer and Miss Lizzie c.
Smoot. daughter of Mr.. David f. SmOot,
both of this county, were married on
August 18th, bv Rev. A. K. Kline, of this
place, at Pen-Mar, Nd, on the summit of
the Blue Ridge. Mr.. Peer and his young
bride returned on the excursion the same
day, and are now at their Shenandoah
home. The HERALD, along with their
many other friends, extend warmest
congratulations.
The colored people of this place, and
points between here and Harper's Ferry,
will have a grand picnic at Island Park,
at the last named place, on Friday, Sept.
2nd. The excursion train will start from
Woodstock. The fare will be very low.
a fine band from Stephens City will ac-
Company the excursion. As the affair
will be under the management of some of
our best known colored men the best of
order will be preserved and a good time
may be expected.
Clay Chief, Mr.. W. l.. Laugbl;n's cele-
brated trOtting stallion, has lately return
ed from a short and successful trottIng
tour, where he acquitted himself with
much honor, winning the third heat from
a crowd of thirteen starters, and gaining
race record of 1884, in his first race.
This is no measure of bis speed, as he has
an authenticated public trial of 22Sl
We wish this handsome trotter a long,
pleasant and useful life at his home at
the shenandoah House stables.
Tbs great reunion of the ex-COnfeder.
ate soldiers of the Valley and other por-
tiOns of the State. and West Virginia,
which will be held on Saturday at
Fishers Hill, will be a large gathering.
Almost all of the gallant boys who wore
the grey from Shenandoah, many with
their wives, sweethearts, mothers, &C.,
will be present. and as they talk of the