Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-08-25


The dry weather is greatly retarding
the farmers in their preparations for
seeding. But very little blowing has
been done.
The Brethren, or Progressive Dunkards
will dedicate their new church in the
forks OF the river, known as Fork Union
in Warren county. on the list Sunday in
Sept. at 10i a. N.
Mr.. H. J. Rosenberger, who resides
about 8 miles southeast Of this place,
harvested from Is acres 1ls4 bushels
choice timothy seed-Over bushels to the
Shenandoah Tahy.
Watch your cisterns carefully While the
water is low during the dry season, and
see If the water does not become foul and
unfit tor use. Many serious cases Of
sickness often result from the use Of foul
cistern water.
The notice given OF an "all-day meeting
at New Hope is hereby recalled. Service;
for Sunday, 9th will be held at the Metho'
dist Church, Woodstock as follows: Preach.
ing at II q. m. ard p. m. by Rev. David
Bush p. Z. and at New Hope at pm.
The Globe Brewery is always sure
To make beer that's good and pure.
You can drink it day and night
1t always gives an appetite.
Do not delay, If you feel weary,
To call for it at Mrs Geary's.
Who'll give all orders prompt attention
While John Smoke, young man living
with Mr.. Saml. Hickman, on the river
near here, was driving out OF town late
Friday evening, the hOres became fright
ened at the rafting of some tin cans
in the wagon while going down bill, an(
ran away, falling into a ditch and break
ing his neck.
Read the advertisement of the Shenan
doah Female Institute in this issue. Thl
il one of the best female schools in tn
country, and has acquired reputation
second to none for the remarkably higl
and careful training the pupilsreceive, a
well as the kindly, homelike but careful
snpervison exercised over them at al
times.
Two interesting communications fron
Edinburg and one from Seven Fountain
were received on Thursday morning,
short time before going to press and To-
late for this weeks edition. Please Sent
communications as eaily as possible. Al
should be in not later than Wednesday
A picnic will be held in the beautiful
grove at Mr.. S. w. Funk big Spring. in
the Little Fort Valley, on Saturday
September 9th, 1898. A good platforr
viii be erected for dancing, and strln
hand will furnish music. Lat every bod
turn cut and enjoy day in this delight
fol mountain grove. Refreshments WI
be served on the grounds.
Mr.. Joseph Fravel, the well know
manufacturer of east Court street. Is pusi
ing the addition to bis furniture an
wood. working establishment to a speed
compl.tiop. 1t will add greatly to hi
facilities for turning out work. and II
lieve his crowded machinery department
We ale glad to see this evidence OF pro-
perty in this manufactury that deserve
80 well of our people.
A sad drowning accident occurred
the river at Bridgewater, Rockinghal
county, on Friday. of last week, by whic
Mr.. Charles Blackemore, OF the vel
known livery firm of Altaffer s. Black
more. of Harrisonburg, lost his hfe. IL
bodv was recovered IN less than an bou
after the accident. Mr.. Blakemore was
vary popular man, aud his untimely an
,ad death is the cause Of deep regret
large number Of friends.
We regret to state, that Mr. Benn
Uoover. who was so painfully hurt o.
dav Of week before last by the upsettI
q, hi. Ice wagon on South Main street.
still confined to the house with his
iuries. and is suffering considerably. II
vonnds ON his head are dong very we
but his right knee is greatly swollen al
AZ nainful as to make moving arouI
;mnossible. His many friends in tn
plaoe. and through the country general
uisb him a speedy and complete recover
The recent burning of the house OF JOl
Redmond, in Page county, caused u
d,scovery of a secret and Illicit distilleI
IN thu cellar of the building. The II
frsm the still passed through the do
into a chimney, and it was this arran
uspt that caused the fire. The water
the still and cooling tubs passed throu
. tnpnel from a mill race fifty feet ava
and was carried through another tuur
hack to the race some distance below I
house.
The Columbia Furnace Sabbath sch'
will hold a picnic on Saturday Sept. "
1893, at Columbia Furnace. The Sand
schools of st. Luke, Union Forge, Wesl
Chapel and Little Stony Greek are
vited to he present with well-fiil
baskets. II is to be table picnic. ]
freshmsnts Of all kinds wall be ser'
both day and night. Three ministers "
be present. Columbia brass band
furnish music during the day and for
Festival at night. Every one is cordia
,,v,,sa 10 attend. Committee