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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10
How a Baby Acquires"

At birth IL child is simply organized
suction" He is n little bundle of animal
appetites and ~propensities, with latent POI
tentiality for good or bad. He is simply
what he is by Inheritance, as he has yet
acquired nothing. He develops in body
and mind according to natural laws. At
first hereditary tendencies ~predominate;
then, finally. through environment and
education, acquired tendencies prevail, and
life is thus made up of predisposition and
acquisition. Predisposition, or hereditary
tendency, determines greatly the nature,
quality and extent of all acquisitions
physical. mental or moral. 1t is essential.
therefore, that children should % well
born as well rs properly trained. Train
ing should prcceds birth.-Nursery Guide.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10
A Bachelors Hint.

Here Is a crumb of comfort for those
whose wardrobe is limited to a few becom-
ing gowns only. A nice young bachelor
confided the following comments to his
neighbor Mt dinner the other evening: II
do like a woman who sticks to one or two
becoming dresses. She and her dress then
become identified with each other, and
one gets a distinct idea Of a girl in ones
mind. But il she is one day in blue and
another in yellow, and the next in red,
the individuality Of the wearer is quite
subservient to that of the gown. and it is
Just like looking at SO many fashion plates
or q Observation-Disclosures.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10
WOMAN AND HER HOME.
i
Good Manners in the Children Are
a'Matter of Careful Train
ing.
The Best School of Manners Is the
Example Of tho Par
ents.
A Pretty Exa IN pie Of Youthful C0urtssy
-Of Louisa NJ. Alcott-"Mother"
In the Proverbs.

II people would only realize how very,
very easy it is to teach children good man
ners when they are little, it seems to me
they never would neglect to attend to it.
The youngster is allowed to 20 his own
way, to violate every rule of courtesy,
sometimes of decency. until his habits are
to an extent formed. Then there is a
great breaking up Of established notions.
and the child is punished and nagged and
worried for doing that which it has here
tofore been permitted to do without criti-
cism. It becomes angered, sullen, unset
tied and irritable, and If it has n strong
sense OF justice-which, by the way, is
more common in children than people, as
a rule, give them credit for-it feels out
ragged and abused and becomes unman-
ageable and rebellious.
The best school of manners for Il child is
the parents example and home training.
Company manner IRE, by all odds, the
worst element that ever entered into u
family. Just why people should indulge
themselves In all sorts Of careless, indif-
ferent II ill bred habits when they are
alone ut home. and put on II veneer of
courtesy. amiability and polish when
somebody comes. is one Of the many nys-
teries of thisv very mysterious thing which
we call life. How much easfox it would
he to maintain the steady, uniform de-
pertinent. to follow out the same theories
and hold to the same principles Sunday
and week days, storm and shine, alone
or in society," Veneers nre u mnkeshift.
They may have their uses, but are far less
desirable than the solid material all
through. One lasts for u little while; the
other weathers the storms of time, hard
usage and the wear and tear Of everyday
life. One IN temporary and wears out with
. little contact with the world: the other
grows better with every pnssing year. The
earliest training OF II child should be in
strict conformation with the most approx
ell society into which it is born. That
which In known ~ Sunday anners or
good behavior should be the inflexible rule
OF the household.
One OF tho prettiest sights in the world
was witnessed in IL public place tho other
day when II boy Of 0 years stepped out in
advance Of his mother md older sister.
opened the door. held it with one hand,
courteously raised his cap with the other
and waited for them to pass through. 1t
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10
President Mesdc's Experience.

Mrs. Elizabeth Storrs Meade, the stately
president OF Mount llolyoke college, old
her girls lately u funny story ut her own
expense. She had been visiting Spring
field to attend a temperance meeting and
was rather confused by conflicting dircc-
lions ms to the place where the conference
was to be held. At length she walked
into u large room and n large crowd and
settled herself comfortably, looking about
her with smiles of satisfaction that 80
many men were interested in the cause
of prohibition and were present to discuss
1t. Then 1t dawned upon her ms equally
strange and not 40 gratifying that her own
sex was sparsely represented. She felt a
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10

Miss Charlotte Robinson, decorator to
the queen" recommends u thin quality Of
liuoleum to be used ms Il dado for the
walls in Il kitchen. 1t should be glued
close to the wall and may be finished at
the top with q plain moiding. 1t may
then be oiled or vanished or left in It's
natural condition as one chooses. 1t is in
every way to he preferred TO II dado OF
wood, which Is liable to crack and leave
lnterstices In which insects ma lodge.
The dado Of linoleum is as easily wash
ed as i aado u thing and is even moro
durable, while it is a good deal cheaper.
In the natural wood color in which this
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10

Curious positions are held by some OF
our American women. For instance, in
Buffalo u woman runs Il street cleaning
bureau; in Kansas City II woman is the
head Of the fire department; II Louisville
lady makes special shopping trips to Par
is; another in New York makes fiat fur
nishing n business; still another in New
Hampshire is president of "a street railway
company, while Chicago has a m
embalmer.-American Womun's Journal.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10
Crossing the Legs.

Women are allowed far less latitude OF
position than men, and now it is said that
the simple crossing of the legs should not
be INDUCED in even in the privacy of u
own rooms, since it invites serious physic-
al ills. Men, when free from restraint,
seldom sit with their two feet on h floor.
They raise one till the ankle rests lightly
across the other knee, and no harm Is
done. Women rest the entire weight OF
II leg upon the upper part OF the other.
The pressure Injuries the sensitive nerves
and muscles, md often produces sciatica
and other serious troubles. -Exchange.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10
From Fault to Virtue,

1t is related of Miss Mary Z. wilkins
that her kind thoughtfulness for others is
u marked trait in her character, and that
ut one time being spoken to about it she
replied: 'If l possess such a virtue, it is
tho result of contrition over my juvenile
ann l had u party when l was a
little girl, and having no sash l wore Il
blue ribbon round my waist. Another
little girl came in resplendent with Il sash,
and such was my envy that | ut once
took occasion to tell her that sashes wero
all out of fashion. My penitenee over that
piece of feminine cattishness ought to
have done mo good, and l hope it has. -
RAMS Horn.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10

Design. She contributed stories to many
periodicals, commanding better and bet
ter prices.
She now began Il work of more ambi-
tious scope, IL omance called "Moo:ls," in
which she essayed real studies of charac-
ter and succeeded SO well rs to cause her
father to exclaim on reading her manu-
script, "Where did you get::your m%etaphys-
ics?" forgetting perhaps how largely he
had administered his own to his family.
Little Women" was published in 1868
and still affords an income to Miss Al
colts heirs. 1t has been translated into
French, German and Dutch.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10

material comes, it would make a very pref
ty dado for a wall painted pale blue. As
linoleum is nothing more than the blown
pulp of wood, combined with oxydized lin
seed oil, it can be readily seen that it can
be treated in any way that wood can be
treated, while It is exactly suited to this
purpose n the purpose Of covering kit
chen floors. A dado is almost a necessity
in a kitchen, because a plastered wall gets
Clipped with continual wear. Linoleum
offers just the right material necessary for
ouch protection.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10
a Bearing Tots.

The child that runs to its mother with
a complaint and story every time anything
occurs to displease 1t may DO u very de-
lightful and lovable creature to its dotina
mamma, but 1t is possible that 1t may ht-
come an unmitigated nuisance to Its play
mates and the neighborho0d At larHA
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10
Queen Victoria Rises punctuatly.

Her majesty, while ut Balmoral, Ia al
ways awakened ut so'clock by the dress
er," whose duty it is to do NO. Tea, choc-
olate and coffee are always in readiness NJ
s o'clock, with TRY toast md plain bis-
cults for the queen to make her choice.
The queens earliest question to her at.
tendant is respecting the weather, Il she
will very frequently plan na expedition
from what she hears.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10

what II complete antithesis it was to the
old adage, "Better deal with a devil you
do know thar with one whom you don't
know."-Chicago Post.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-12-10

vague distrust and leaned over to IL neigh
Dor. 'This is the Methodist church, isn't
it?" she inquired. mo, ma'am," was the
bland answer, t'it's the police court.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
SEVEN FOUNTAINS DOTS.

We would like to know what has be-
come of Neal Buzzard.
Don't forget the big pic mic in the
Little Fort on September 9Th. Let every
body come.
Many Of our farmers are busy plowIng
or hauling fertilizers for their fall seed
ing.
A sneak thief broke into Mr.. WEI
BOyer's house recently while the family
were away, and stole nine dollars.
The bottom had fallen out of our roads
but fortunately Mr.. Isaac Burner, cur
road master, found and put back a por-
ton of It. Our Road Commissioner said
Mr.. Burner should nut several hands at
work on the road throwing out the loose
stenes between the top of the mountain
and the river, as his wife had been ever
the road and found that this work was
badly needed.
On last Thursday night while two
yOuuB mCu nSlO vi 'HOii way AVhO Avn
the K. of P. picnic at Woodstock, they
came across some cattle lying on the
mountain road. About O'clock two
other young men travelling the same road
came across these cattle, and IN the
darkness thought they had gotten into a
lot of bears. They at once set out on a
dead run, taking a straight line for Mr,
J. w. Funks in the Little Fort. Arriy-
ing there breathless and utterly exhaust
ed they declared the woods was full ct
these dangerous wild beats. One of the
poor fellows was so sore from bis wild
race he conld scarcely walk for four or
five days. SPICE,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
powELIls FORT ITEMS.

We are glad to say that Miss Matte
O'Flaherty, who has been i'll so long, is
now able to be up again,
While feeding threshing machine at
Mr.. Morelsnd's, Mr.. Lorenza Sbipe had
bis hand badly cut by the sheaf cutter.
Misses Rebeccs and Lola Rinker we've
IL guests of Mr. Z. R. Smith and family
on Saturday night and Sunday.
Some rogues recently visited the grape
vines and peach orchard of Mr.. VIM.
Peters. We think he should get Mr.
Burner after them.
While some young ladies' were on their
way home from an apple cutting they
dimly saw something lying in front OF
them which they declared was a cucum-
Der, but upon reaching it, were surprised
to find it pocket-book.
We had heavy rain and wind storm
Monday Of last week, and In consequence
the Germ is fat to the ground, and the
earth is covered under the trees with the
apples that were kro,ked eff by tie
storm.
The water raised rapidly. On the
Seven Fountains farm, Mr.. Walton had
three fine colts drowned i'll the swollen
waters Of the creek, BESIDES much other
damage from the rain and wind.
Silss Munich. one OF our oldest ctizens,
was buried last week, aged 81 years and
days.
Mr.. Ruben Burner buried two of his
children in less than a week. The old
must and the young may die.
The butter rogue that has been operat-
ing in this section was caught at last at
Mr. Isaac Burners, one night last week.
The theft was heard aud Mr.. Burner, his
son James and a Mr. S. Shipe jumped
from their beds and gave chase with only
one pair of pants among the three. A
young lady who was visiting st Mr. |
Burners was awakened by the noise and |
the chase and scufile from
window. 1t must have been ar exciting |
scene as the rogue turned on Lis pursuers
and run them fer little distance so
rapidly that the young lady declares
marbles could have been played On their
garments as they sailed straight out in
The breeze. Recovering themselves the
.hree men fell on the rogue and threw
hin to the ground, after which they tied
him to a post and gave him twenty lashts
Ind some other punishment that l can
Tot mention here The noise created
lutte an excitement as far as it could be
heard through the neighborhood. This is
he way all such scoundrels should be
reated, and we hope it will be a warning
o all the rogues of this neighborhood.
We will close by hoping to hear from
BROTHER Spice. LITTLE FUD.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
ST. LUKE NEWS.

We have had a good and glorious ram,
Mr.. Samuel Doll, who was quite i'll a
few days ago, is much imI rovsd.
Mr.. Sherman is quite poorly. He is
Old and afflicted.
Miss Cora Alice, daughter OF Mr..
Harvey II. Rffry, of nea7 st. Luke, was
married on Sunday to Mr.. Andrew Walt
Ccffman, and both look extremely happy.
Mr. Andy says he don't care now how
the Silver Bill goes, he's all right.
Mr.. Ira Irwin and Miss Lizzie daughter
OF Mr.. HampsOn Gochenour, were married
on Thursday, August Slst. They are
happy, and don't you forget it, Who is
to be the next happy cOuple' We will
wait and see.
Some persons in this neighborhood are
going to SOW their wheat earlier than
usual, finding The early sowing in the
past to have done the best.
Mr.. John A. Richards wife is very low
She is quite an aged lady.
We think times are looking up some
what at least In the St. Luke section.
Missrs Frank Ship and William Walker
have nearly completed their respective
dwellings. Mr.. J. W. Twin has built
a nice carriage house. Respectfully
LUCKY HIT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
The Shenandoah County Fair.

The Secretary of the Shenandoah COuh-
ty Fair has received notice that there
would be or 10 car loads of cattle, and
other stock from West Virginia, on ex-
hibition at the Shenandoah County Fair.
One reason why they propose to exhibit
at the Shenandoah County Fair, is that
this fair has always paid " hat 1t promised.
II has never yet scaled a purse or prem
Jun.
The Stanton FAIR has again selected
our dates and consequently both Fairs
will be held the same week. The Shenan-
doah farmers will not be surpassed IN ex-
hibits. Let every one exhibit bis best
products and Shenandoah will have the
best as well as the largest Fair in the
Valley this Fall.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
Bits from Green Hill.

We are glad to be able to state that a
fine aud much needed rain Visited our Sec
tion last week.
Corn crop is good, aud the fall pasture
5 coming out finely.
Mr.. and Mrs James Thompson, who
have been quite i'll tor some time, ale
better.
Mr.. Milton Kite is having a handsome
aad nicely located house erected IN rear
OF the academy at this place. That's
right, Miltl "Whip up"
Rev. H.. S. Coe preached a very inter
esting sermon in the Methodist church
here last Sunday.
The Sunday school at this place VIII
ioin the Furnace school IN pic mic on
Saturday, the 9th. All are preparing for
and expecting a most enjoyable time.
We are sorry to record the death OF our
friend, Mr.. Joseph Barton, who was
buried Sunday morning at Union Forge
Miss Lizzie Staunton was the guest OF
Miss Alice Carrier on last Sunday.
News scarce. Hope to do better next
we.k PosT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
GEARY HOUSE,
WOODSTOCK, VA,
Mrs. NJ. GEARY Proprietor

This well known Hotel, so long popular
with all who appreciate the home.lik
comforts of a first class house, has been
renovated and reftted in the best STYLE
and will continue TO treat its guests so as
to deserve the reputation theJ have SO
kindly and universally given It.
Nothing will be spared to secure the
comforts Of its patrons. The rooms are
spacious and comfortable, the table al
WAYS furnished with the best, and the
servants will ever be found polite and at
teBtive. q,
n The BAR is one OF the largest and
best fitted up of It's kind in the Valley,
and nothing but pure and superior quail
tiles of liquors, wines and beers will be
offered to its patrons.
TA good livery attached to the
House.
May 9. '90--IY
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
The Lutheran Synod.

The Lutheran Synod has been in session,
for the last few days at the Toms Brook
church. Rev. G. w. Spiggle Of Mt
Tabor was elected President Rev. L. L.
Smith, of Strasburg, Secretary, and L. S.
Wa'ker Treasurer.
Reports were received aud the regular
committees appointed.
Parochial Reports and Reports on State
of the church were read.
The regular synodical communion was
administered on Wednesday.
There will be preaching in the three
churches at Toms Brook by members of
the Synod, on Sunday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08

The many friends of Mr.. William NJ
Bennett, one Of the old and wellknown
residents of this place, were greatly
surprised aud saddened when they heard
on Thursday, of last week, that he had
been badly paralyzed that morning at
the breakfast table of Mr., Dennis Rinker,
in Powelps Fort, and had been brought
home in a critical condition. Mr. Bennett
was on business trip to the north end
of Page county, and wss stopping over
night with bis friend when tho sad event
took place At this time Mr.. Bennett is
lying almost helpless, with his mind
greatly affected and unable to speak.
His age, being in his 10th year, make
bis recovery very doubtful.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
Strength and Health.

II you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. If LA
Grippe" has left you weak and weary, use
Electric Blttels. This remedy acts direct
IL on Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, gently
aiding those organs TO perform their func-
tions. II you are afflicted with Sick
Headache, you will fad speedy and per-
mauent relief by taking Electric Bltters.
One trial will convince yOu that this is
the remedy you need. Large bottles onl
SOC. at the drug stores, B. sohmit9s cody
stozk, and G. P. Hisey, Edinburg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
The Rockingham County Fair.

We have received premium list of the
Rockingham County Fair This is now a
new fair, but is warmly supported by the
business men of HsrrisOnburg and the
farmers of the county. 1t promises to be
a success. They offer liberal premiums
and purses which will certainly attract
stock of all kinds. Capt. A. H. Wilson is
President and Mr.. J. c. stiegel, Secretary.
Both are active business men and &C.
commodatng gentlemen and will make
every effort to please the public.
The Winchester Fair begins next Tues
day. A strong effort has been made by
the Directory to make the Fair this sea-
SOD, one of the best that has eyer been
held on the grounds. For premium list
write to Mr.. E. G. Hollis, Winchester, the
accommodating Secretary of the Fair.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
School Books.

A full and complete stock OF books
authorized for Shenandoah county are
now on my shelves and viii be sold strict
" at the State prices for cash. Orders
from distance are solicited and will re-
ceive prompt attention. II bill amounts
to s., or more, | will deliver by lexpress,
charges paid on smaller lots by mail ]
Gay part postage. Prices On application
n. B. ScHNnTT, Strasburg, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
PERSONAL

Mrs. Dslauder and children, of Harpertl
Ferry, are visiting her sister, Mrs Char les
FOgle, of this place.
Miss Mamie Childs, of Jefferson Co.,
W. Va, is visiting DR.. T. f. Locke and
fami y.
We learn frem the Harrisonburg
spirit" that Miss vallie Keller, of Wood.
stock, is visiting at Pleasant Valley, in
that comfy.
Mr.. Andrew Ben nett, of Washington,
D. c.. was called here on Saturday last
by the illness of his father, Mr.. VIM. NJ
Bennett.
Mr.. James Hotel, formerly of the
Willard House, Mt. Jackson, but now of
Shenandoah, Page county. was in town
on Monday. He is looking we'll.
Rev. c. H. Hickey, of Shepberdstowu,
W. Va, Will preach in the Lutheran
church, at this place, on Sunday, Sept.
10th, at II A. NJ. and Rev. J. A. Flickinger
Of Madison c. II. at 7.30P. NJ.
We are glad to know that the four
members of Rev. n. H. Skyles' family
who we're i'll, as our readers will remem.
Der with typhoid fever, have so tar re-
covered as to be around again.
Col. E. Z. Stickley was made happy by
the visit of young gentleman to his
house, for the first time, last Tuesday
The yong man is expected to spend TWEEN
ty-one years with the Colonel.
Mr.. Harry Linaweaver, who has been
in York, Pa, for some months, is visiting
his parents at their home near town. He
is locking well, travelling through the
North and East seeming to agree with
him first rate.
Mr.. Thos. B. Wilson aud daughter,
Miss Maggie, of near Wardensyille, w. |
Va, arrived in town on Thursday, of
last week. Mr. Wilson returned the
next morning. but Miss Maggie will re-
main here short while with friends.
On Wednesday, of last week, Rev. A.
P. Funkhouser, for some years the editor
and proprietor Of the Estate Republican"
of Harrsonburg, left with his family for
Toledo, Iowa, to take the professorship
in a college there to which be was re-
cen tly elected.
The many friends of Mr. William
Supinger, one of our best known and
popular citizens will be glad to know
that he has recovered sufficiently from
his leng and complicated Affections to be
able to walk out again. His appearance
on the streets few days ago was the
subject of many hearty congratulations,
and earnest wishes for his entire restora-
ton to health.
Circuit Court HIS Honor, Judge turner,
on the bench, commenced its session here
on Friday, last week, and is still in session
as we 60 to press. A number of important
cases are being tried. Among the visit
ing lawyers we noticed, Capt. John j.
Williams, Holmes Boyd, Holmes Conrad
and n. k. Alexander, of Uinchetter,
Marshall Mccormick, of Berryville. L.
Triplett and Z. J. Walker, Mt. Jackson,
Ed s. Conrad, HarrisOnburg.