Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-05-19
PERSONAL.

Mrs. J. Hite Bird, of this place,
visiting her mother, at Fort Defiance
Augusta county, Va.
Mrs. J. Don Grabill, of Roanoke, an,
her sister, Miss Float Grandstaff, of Re,
Banks, have been visiting the family o
Capt. John Il. Grabill during this week
Mr.. W. c, Stump, son of Rev. J. P
Stump, of this place, left here on Mon
day for Washington, ID. c., where he bal
secured clerkship in the War Depart
ment.
We a-e informed that Rev. r. c. Jett
pastor of the Episcopal churches of thi
place and Mt. Jackson, has accepted {
call to Alabama. We understand that
up to th is time his resignation has not
been accepted by his congregations here
A number of young ladies and gentle
men of this place, went to Edinburg on
Tuesday night and gave an entertain
ment for the benefit of a fund for the
purpose of pipe organ for the Methodist
church of this place. They. met with a
generous and kindly welcome from an
alpreciatye audience.
Miss Ann Washington, a lady well
known in this place, where she was 3
visitor at different times, died IN Newbern,
n. c., few weeks ago. Her age waS
probably over 20 years. She was related
to Genl. Washington, and was a highly
accomplished lady.
Mrs. Genl. Jas. II. Williams and daugh
ter, Miss Mamie, left here on Tuesday to
attend the funeral which will take place
IN, Alavopdpio Ua fIta vunak
Messrs. Hershey & Long, who were here
representing Crabb's Combination Fence
have returned from their visit They are
now ready to supply their patrons with
anything in their line. They have secur-
ed the services of the genial J. r Bauser-
man, who will take pains IN showing their
fences to any who may be interested.
Rev. J. McInturff, the present in
cumbent, has been reappOinted county
superintendent of Public Schools for this
county. Mr.. McInturff has made an
efficient superintendent, aud as far as We
can learn has given general satisfaction.
Prof c. A. Funkhouser, principal of the
Woodstock Graded School, and one of the
ablest aud most progressive teachers in
county, was an applicant for the position
Mr.. Scott Brown was much surprised a
few days ago to find two little strangers
at his home IN this place A boy and
gill. Mr.. Lyons is also rejoicing over the
good fortune that came to him IN the form
of a little gill Mr. r. f. Leetch (our
jerry is also throwing his cap in the air
over another bran new little one. These
are all that have been reported up to-
going to press.
At a meeting Of the officers of the 2nd
Virginia Regiment, at Basic City, on
Tuesday, Capt. James G. Baker, of this
place, was elected Colonel ia fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Col. Jos.
Milton, of Winchester. From Basic Civ
Col. Baker went to Ohio where he will
be an important witness in the trial of
Dr. Chas. Lohr, a toe well-known Shen-
andoah man. who has been IN jail in that
State charged with serious crime.
Mr.. Lee Hunter McKeever, of Wardens-
vile, w. Va, and Miss Lizzie Moore Frv,
of near that place, were quietly married
by Rev. w. Fl. Marsh, at the residence of
Mrs. Mary Fl. Frye, about one mile east
of Wardensville, on Saturday evening,
May 9th. Miss Mamie Baker and Mr.
Ed w. Knee were the attendants. The
bride has many friends in this section
who will extend their congratulations
and best wishes.
The new field officers of the 2nd Vir-
qinia Regiment, elected at Basic CITY on
Tuesday. are as follows Capt. J. c.
Baker, of Woodstock, Colonel; Capt w.
s. Pole, of Roanoke, Lieutenant Colonel
Can't. JnO. c. Watson. of Arlington,
Major. Among the officers who were
present at The meeting were Capr. J. c.
Baker of Woodstock. and Capt. J. L.
Fleming. Lieut.. B +. Borden, and Lieut..
J. N. Walton, of Toms Brook.
We learn that DR.. ]. n. Barney, of
fredericksburg, Va, has decided to locate
at Woodstock. The Doctor graduated
with highest honors at the Richmond,
Va, Medical College. being awarded the
gold medal which was LIST prize on prac-
tce. He has had an extensive experience
IN hospital and private practice. and
comes highly recommended as an honor
able gentleman and skilltnl physician and
surgeon. lie will doubtless meet with