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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
Teachers Institute.

I lie Teachers Local Institute met at
Union Forge school-house on Saturday,
February 4. 1893. at l.30 o'clock, with
twelve teachers present.
yice-Chairman, F. D. Jennings, opened
the Institute with the word OF PRAYER.
The sahiect Of penmansbip was again
taken up and discussed by Prot Hotel,
Perry Kibl,r, +. D. Jennings, and a num-
Der Of others.
The subject Of communication in the
school.room, was then taken up and dis
cussed by Prof. Hotel, a. p Bowers,
Perry Kibler, Philip Bowers, F. D. Jen'
nipgs. F. NJ Fravel, J. r. Laniz and
Others. after which the Query-box
was opened and the following queries
we're read and answered: What is meant
by geographical mile and statute mile =
Prof Hotel. What shonld we do with
pupils who persistently chew chewing
gum in tho school.room Perry KILLER.
Give the correct pronunciation of arctic
and lcngth.-J.J J. Swariz.
The committee on subjects then re-
ported the following work for our next
meeting: Composition-D. II. Rhodes (;
The teaching of grammar and what age
pupils should begin the studJ-Prof.
Hotel Primary reading-Robt. Lambert;
Special and troublesome cases in teach
ing and discipline, happening in the OK
perience of any member present, and pre-
sented for the confederation of the Insti-
tute.
Select readings by Misses Ada Tallhelm'
Jano Funkhouser and Messrs. Jas. Ruda-
sill, A. P. Bowers and F. NJ. Fravel.
Mr.. Perry Kibler then read selection,
after which the election of officers was
taken up, and the following persons
elected: f. NJ. Fravel. chairman; Perry
Kib!er, vice-chairman, and Robt. Lambert,
secretary.
The Institute then adjourned to meet
again on February, Is, 1898. Teachers
and patrons are requested to attend and
take part. SECRETARY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
PoWELL's FORT NEWS.

Asyour other correspondents on thi
side seem to have dropped out we though
We would give you such news as no fnt
floating around. We don't want t.
mono 2olizs the whole work. bnt would bC
glad to hear from some of the others
Miss Fannie Funk, of this Place, Is visit
ing relatives at Maurertorn ard IONS
Brook.
David Funk, OF the Brook, - spending
few days here.
Orr PEOPLE are rejoicing over the pros
pect for an early completion of the river
bridge. This Improvement means almost
everything to the people of this section
Nr. J. W. Fonk has the best record OF
any teamster that hauls over the noun
tain from here TO Woodstock. During
three weeks of the worst v Gather IN Jan
uary he made fifteen round trips. Most
Of the time he was compelled to use rough
locks on both hind wheels from top to
bottom Of the mountain.
The ice has about disappeared from our
streams, but we hope it will remain al
summer on the lock hole.
Mr.. B. A. McInturff spent last Sunday
night with Miss Bette.
NJ. II. Hotels steam mill is busy saw.
ing lumber for the bridge.
The Fort boom is not yet burs;ed, as J.
and F. Lichliter are building a new barn.
On Sunday night FIVE of or your & men
called at the same place, where, unfortu
uately, there was but three ladies.
One of our young men kept such late
hours recently that his cows, wanting
their feed, went after him, and be had
the pleasure of bring the hungry animals
home with HIM.
Mrs. Marie Lichlitcr is very low with
dropsy.
Mrs. Solomon McIuturff was buried on
Sunday. She had reached the good old
age Of so years aud 9 months. Her funeral
services were conducted by Elder Tam
kius. SPICE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
Mo Gentleman VIII Do It.

"The editor of the Snow Hill (Md.)
Press is scratching in the dirt beneath his
tripod for bis Ratchet. He says: We re-
eeived a card last Saturday from Pest
master Vincent Of Pocomoke City, re-
questlng ne to strike from our subscrip
ton list the names of three men who re-
fuse to take The Press out OF the Office.
After looking over our books we find that
those men who refuse to take the paper
have read it two years without paying
one cent towards it's support, and then
sneak it back to the postmaster and ask
him to mark 1t refused" We will say
to these gentlemen that We have their
names and unless they pay their subscrip-
tons in q week from this date their names
will appear in this paper. Always pay up
and then stop don't try to beat MS out Of
our hard earnings. No gentleman will do
IT."
The above, with many Others that We
have seen in different papers, goes to
show that We are not the only ones who
have trouble With a certain class Of sab.
scribers,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
Meat Stolen.

The contemplate sneak thieves, with
W hich this town has been so long and
grievously afflicted, still keep up their
lick, although many of their smaller
depredations are never reported us and IN
consequence large number Of people do
not know the extent of tho losses at the
hands of these scOundrels.
On Friday night. of last week, the
brick meat house of Thomas Banks, a
well known and respected old colored
resident of th is place, was broken into
and five pieces of bacon stolen. An en-
trance was effected by picking ont a
number of brick from the wall uAtll a
hole large enough to admit the thieves
was made.
On the same night the meat store Of
Mr.. Will X. Hite was forced and guam
tity of fresh meat stolen. Several parties
are suspected but so far We have not
learned of any positive proof. Under the
law The punishment for such offences ID
uncertain, slow and entirely too light.
The only sure way to stop these dep
relations is to keep watch and when
ever one of them Is caught in the act
just lot him have IT. Nothing will put
an end to it as effsctually as shooting one
of the worthless rascals while stealing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
ST. LUKE NEWS.

l thought would pen you a few lines
from this q1arter. although times are dull
and nothing much doing.
Mre. Samuel Beydler, daughter Of Mr..
Jas. W. smoot, dropped dead shortly after
break fast on Tuesday morning. She had
been slightly indisposed for several weeks,
but attended her church on last Sunday.
There is some sickness in this neigh
borhOod.
The poorer class of people have had a
hard time during the severe weather, es-
pecially due to the failure in great
degree of the corn, vegetable and fruit
crops last fall. 1t IS trying time with
the best Of people.
There is rather a strange epidemic
among the colts in this neighborhood.-
Some of them wien down cannot get al
without assistance.
We are going 10 have a rcady-madt
clothing house and tailor at St. Luke
Mr. w. C. Alther has rented his large
room on tie second story to a gentleman
form Philadelphia, who is also first
class tailor. The small room above is &c
be used as a millinery room as soon al
finished.
We learn that a small mill will IL
erected at this lace in the spring. 4
part of it will be used for saving laths
We believe it will be a paying enterprise
as lnmber is convenient and cheap.
Mr.. William Gochenour has commenced
to tuIn the sod for corn He is detormin
ell to be ready for an early crop.
Very respectfully,
TTfr
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE-

~ Woodstock, Va, Jan. IL, 1898.
To Peter Craig in bis own right and as
executor of Walton Craig. deed, Ida
Craig, +. p. Hutcheson and Virginia his
wife, and w. X. Abbott aud Fannie his
wife, Complrs. aud Uriah Craig, Theodore
Craig, William Craig, and Charles ID.
Lutz and Artemis Luiz his wife, Defts.
You are hereby notified that have fixed
upon the 18th day of February next. be-
tween the hours of 8 O'Clock, 9. IN, aud 6
o'clock, p. NJ, if fair, if not, on the next
fair day thereafter Sunday excepted) to
take aud settle, at my Office, the accounts
Of
l. An account Of all the debts or de-
msnds against Walton Craig or his estate,
including be debt specially named in the
bill, and arrange them in order OF their
priority.
2 An account of the personal assets OF
his sald estate and report if the same will
be sufficient to pay the debts, and II not,
what amount of real estate approximately
will have to be sold to pay the same.
3 A settlement, experimental, of the
personal representation OF Walton Craig,
decd, and
q. Any Obucl uC ueOn pcAti-
nent. or that any party in interest may
desire required to be taken by the decree
of Shenandoah Circuit Court rendered on
the 9Th day of January, 1893. in a suit IN
cbancery depending in said court BETWEEN
Peter Craig. &C., complts. and Uriah
Craig, &C., defts. and If from any cause
the taking of said accounts shall not bs
commenced, or having been commenced
should not be completed on that day, the
taking of the same will be adjourned from
day to day, or from place to place, until
the same are taken and completed.
Given under my land as Commissioner
in Chancery of the said court, at my
office In said county the day and year first
aforesaid.
NJ. W. MAGRUDER,
f. Z. S. p. q. Comr. in Chy.
Jan. Cow.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
Still They Come.

Some oily-tongued rascals have been
working the Valley towns on the old
picture racket and rs far as we can learn
have been quite successful, and q number
of the victims beng citizens of this town.
The game is an old one and is as follows {:
The swludlers come around and offer to
enlarge in cTayon work a photograph or
common tin type for small amount.
They claim to be representing cart Po-
TRAIT Enlarging Co., of Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New York or some other city,
located at some given street and number.
They carry with them as a sample OF their
work finely executed large sized crayOn
portrait, and they agree to enlarge any
picture in the same style for fifty cents
and throw in a neat gilt frame. OF
course the money must be paid in ad-
vance, as the amount is so small. A
moments reflection should convince any
one that it would be impossible to furnish
such work at the price asked, but many
are taken IN for all that The agent gives
a receipt for the money, in which is en-
braced certificate guaranteeing the re-
turn Of the picture by certain time. A
little clause IN this certificate states that
the purchasers must call at the company's
Office and select the frame, but the NICE
talking agent explains that this has
nothing to do with the transaction 10
question, but is only for those who wish
much finer frames. OF course the picture
meyer comes, and when the victims write
to the company the only answer they get,
if they get any at all, is request to come
on and select the frame according to con
tract, which will cost from five to twenty
five dollars or more. They can't even get
back their own picture. The greater
part of the victims are those who cannot |
afford to pay one dollar year for paper
that often exposes frauds, and would |
probably have saved them in this way |
many times over the amount they paid |
for the paper.
The next time one of these swindleTs
comes along let the boys take him IN
hand and give him lesson that will keep
him and all his tribe out of this section.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10

You have an undoubted right to stop
pal er upen payment OF all arrears
Don't you hesitate on account of tender
ness for the editor. He would quit buy-
ing whore he was not getting his moneys
worth, and why should you not exercise
the same privilege And when You dis.
continue paper do so manfully, Don't
spitefully throw it back to the postmaster
with contemptuous 81 don't want it,"
and have it returned to the editor with
refused" written on tho margin. No
gentleman ever stopped a paper that way
no matter if his head is covered with gray
hair. If you 10 longer wish to receive a
newspaper, write letter to the editor
saying so-and be sure arrears are paid
--Erchangc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Jos. F. Hoffman, of the Eureka
House, Edinburg, showed his pleasant
face in town this week.
A school teacher, OF this place. paid
this office a call on Tuesday, and after
laughing at some Of our manuscript very
gravely coutended with US that the preser t
year was 1894
l Mr.. Adam Young, of jefferson county,
W. Va, who with his wife and daughter
have been visiting his brother-in-law,
Mr.. W. T. Mauck, on Mublenburg street,
las returned to bis home. His wife and
daughter will remain short time longer.
Mr.. Scott Brown, a most worthy oiti-
Zen Of this place, who has the respect of
large circle of friends, and who has been
sick for some time, il, we regret to say,
still confined to his house. We hope to
see his early and entire recovery.
Thursday. Feby. 2nd, was the 18th
birthday of Mr. Isaac Haas, one of our
oldest and much loved citizens. Although
far from being a ground hog, Mr.. Haas
made his appearance promptly on that
day in order to assure us good weather.
Mr.. Haas, we are truly glad to say is still
in vigorous health and spirits, and bis
bright, cherry face, and never failing
flow of good numor, with his great
kindlness of heart has made him very
dear to our people, and the wish that he
may live to see many happy returns of
his birthday is as universal as it is sincere
and earnest.
Mr. D. Il. Walton, of the clothing es
Enlistment Of Van Pelt & Walton, a
young man who can count his friends by
tho hundreds, returned with bis BRIDE to
his home in this place, on Tuesday, from a
very pleasant wedding trip to New York
aud other points.
lie was married on Tuesday of last
week, at Mount Pleasant, near Charles
Town, Jtfferson county, W. Va, the
country homo of the parents of the
bride, to Miss Rose Shaw, by
Rev J. P. Stump, pastor of the VI, E.
Church, South, of this place. Among
those who were present on this interest
ing occasion from Woodstock, were the
mother of tho groom, Mrs. Moses Walton,
his young niece, Miss Laura Walton, his
business partner, Mr.. J. c. Van Pet, and
Messrs. Harry Campbell and J. Letch
Burner
We do not know of a single soul WHO
will not extend heartiest congratulations
to this young couple aud earnest wishes
that their welded life may be as bright |
aud happy as a long, long summers day
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
Sudden Death Of Mrs. Bevdler.

Mrs. Vernie Beydler, wife of Mr.. Saml.
Beydler and daughter of Jas. W. SmOOt,
Esq of this county, died very suddenly
last Tuesday morning. She had just
eaten her breakfast when she was sud-
denly Frustrated by what was supposed
to be paralysis. She fingered but short
time and IN few minutes had passed
away. She was an sffectionate moth
or, devoted and an obedient and
loving daughter. Her remains were
buried at Fairview church beside those Of
her sister, who died but few months
ago. The family in their deep affection
have the warm sympathy Of the entire
community.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

n
" Woodstock, Va, Jan. 81, 1898.
To W. I. Williams, admr. of Mary Cain,
deed. -. -. ..."......--.......C omplt.,
and Joel Ridenour, DAVID Ridenour,
George A. RIdenour, Daniel Ridenonr,
Atwell Ridcnour, Isaac Ridsnour, franklin
Ridenour, Jackson Steed and.Sophia bis
wife, Philip Orndorff and Annie Orndorff
his wife, and the unknown heirs of Daniel
Ridenonr, decd, and C. P. Wightman,
com. admir-. Daniel RiJenour, deed, Defts.
You are hereby notified that | have
fixed upon the q day of February next.
between the ours of O'Clock, q. M, and
6 o'clock. p. m, If fair if not, on the next
fair day thereafter (Sonday excepted) to
take and settle, at my Office, the accounts
Of
l. All lions binding the real estate of
which Daniel RIdenour died seized and
possessed, in order of their priority.
2. The real estate of which lie died
seized, its gross and annual value.
3. State and settle the accounts OF
jeremiah Walters, the late admr. of Daniel
Ridenour. decd.
4. State and settle the accounts of
Atwell Ridenour, the special receiver in
ibis cause.
D. Any other matter be may deem perth
nent or which any party in interest may
require, required to be tsken.by the decree
of Shenandoah Circuit Court rendered on
the 9th day of January, 1893, in a suit in
chancery depending in said court between
W. I. Williams, admr. of Mary Cain,
decd, complt. and Daniel Ridenour's
admr.. &C.. defts end if from any cause
the taking of said accounts shall not be
commenced, or having bern commenced
should not be completed on that day. the
taking Of tho same will be Adjourned
from day to day, or from place to place,
until the same are taken aud completed.
Gvrn under my hand as Commissioner
in Chancery of the said court, at my Office
in said county the day and year first
aforesaid.
P. W. NAGRUDER,
WINS. & Bro. q. Comr. in Chy.
Jan. 27-4w.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10

Several attractive works OF fiction have
just been published By Harper & Brothers.
The list includes A Golden Wedding, and
Other Tales, by Ruth McEnery Stuart
William Blacks new noyel, wolfenbsrg
From One Generation to Another, by
Henry Seton Msrriman: Catherine, by
Frances VI. Peard and Times Kevenges
by David Christie Murray. They have
also nearly ready The World Of Chance
by W. d. Howells; White Birches, by
Annie Eliot; aud Katharine North, by
Maria Louise Pool.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
EUR EKA USE,
JOS. r. HOLTZAAN, Psoprieto,
EDINBURG, VA.

This new and commoiious hotel is now
open for the reception Of guests. Every
thing is new from bss Anent 10 attic, and
was bull with q view to making it one Of
the most comforts bic and attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted up
with all modern improvements in fnrnI
ture. The Office and dining room art
handsome, large and comfortable.
No pains OF expense will be spared to
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite and give perfect satisfaction
Charges will be very moderate, ard
guests can rest assured that all will. lie
done TO make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A first-class livery Is attached 70 the
hotel. dec. l6. 'S7 If.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
DRUNKENNESS. or the LIQUOR
HABIT Cured at Home in Ten
Days by Administering DR..
Hams Golden Specific.

1t can be given in glass of beer, cup
of coffee or tea, or in food. without the
knowledge of the patient. Il is absolutely
harmless, and will effect permanent
and speedy cure, whether the patient j.
q moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck
II has been given in thousands of cases
and IN every instance a perfect cure ha'
followed. 1t never fails. The system
once imprcgnated with the specific, il
becomes an utter impossibilIty for the
liqnor appetite to exist. Cures guaran-
teed. As page book of particulars free.
Address the GOLDEH SPECIFIC Co., 1S5
Race Street. Cincinnati Ohio.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
THE S u N.
The Sunday Sun

WANTED-RELIABLE MEN TO So
w LICIT orders for fruit and orna-
mental nursery stock varieties adapted
10 the South stock warranted true TO
name liberal terms to local agents and
permanent employment to those who can
work steady. For particulars address, X
G. CHASE & Co, 1880 So. Penn So, Phila.,
pa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
Kesp Your Eye on Z mis-.

( Esg IF YOU 10 NOT WISH TO
CONTINUE TAXING THE HERALD I
AFTER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES
\ REFUSE TO TAKE 1T FROM THE POST
OFFICE AND REQUEST THE POST
MASTER TO so INFORM Us. 1T WILL
NOT COST YOU A CENT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
DIED

Mrs. Mary McInturff, wife of Solomon
McIntuIff, Of PowelPs Fort, in this coun-
~, departed this lite February 3rd, 1893
at the advanced age OF so years. 9 montl s
aud 6 days. Her funeral took place Feb.
5tb, at Dry Run Church, and was attend
ed by a large concourse of children,
neighbors and sympathizing friends. T..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10

The Young Mems Christian Association
at Clifton Forge will erect handsome
building for its uses.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10

You can talk about the tariff, bot there
is nothing that will cause a rise IN dress
goods so quickly as mouss.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-02-10
MARRIED

On Sunday, Foby. 5th, 1893, by Elder
5. A. Shaver, at his residence near Maur.
eriown, Mr.. William II. Barr to Mis-
Annie l.. Yew, both of Shenandoah coun-
ty.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-22
DIED SUDDENLY.

On the incoming Iron Mountain
passenger train, last evening, was an
aged and apparently decrepid white
man, who, after leaving the train,
walked down the track to the sand
bed, near the Round House, in the
Iron Mountain railway yards. Little,
If any, attention was paid to the
stranger, until after having lain down
in the sand house he was heard gasp
ing for breath. Attention was 1T
once turned to the sufferer, but to no
avail, in few moments more the aged
and homeless wanderer had breathed
his last, dying stranger in u strange
land, friendless and practically alone,
save for the presence Of that last dread
companion Of man, the dark angel Of
death, the shadow from whose sable
pinions had dimmed forever the
light of earthly existence in eyes once
bright with youths fondest illusions,
Of hope and happiness. The remains
will be inferred by the city authorities
to-day.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-05-22
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but ii is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig
and being well informed, you viii not
accept any substitute if offered