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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19
LEBANON NEWS.

Mr.. Editorials I have seen nothing
from L. C. for several weeks 1 concluded
l would give yon few of the Lebanon
items.
Rey. Asa Richards filled his appoint
ment here on Sunday last. He threw hot
shot among the sinners as usual.
Miss Annie Spengler, who has been
teaching school here, is PROSTATE with
grippe. Her sister is filling her place.
Prof. Painter holds his own by the
help of his pipe.
Mr.. o. H. wilkins, Of this place, bntch-
cred a hog last week that weighed
81 lbs.
Our young bachelor, A. B., crossed the
mountain Sunday in pursuit Of his lost
rib.
Grippe is raging in this section, by
which N. L. Harmon is gamer.
Mrs. DR.. Russmisells started for Charles
Town Tuesday to attend the funeral OF
her brother.
Hr. B. f. Fry still makes the town
lively with the buzzing OF his saw and
the whistle of his engine.
We are glad to know that our friend,
Mr.. Chas. Bowman, has returned home
again.
Mr.. VIM. Krsmer is preparing to erect
a new front tohls house.
Mr.. Blumberg sells all the goods he can
and cries "hard tunes" "hard times"
Miss Bertha Little, who haa been
suffering for several weeks from broken
limb, is improving, and we hope will b.
about soon.
Dir. W. A. Barton sold his entire flick
of Sheep to Mr.. Chas. Borden, price not
known. Respectfully,
ToNc nFG
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The biggest Fish Yet.

A short time since two of the most re
nowned hunters Of near st. Luke and
Narrow Passage, tired of following the
bounding deer on the mountains, cOnclu-
ded to visit Mr.. A. X. Hollngsworth, on
the river and have an enjoyable fish.
This they did going out in a boat at night
determined to rake in a few bushels of
the finest yellow suckers and bass. But
they soon found boat was not near as
surefOoted a place as even the steep
mountain side, and an acrobatic PERFORM
ance not down on the billz cansed a
tremendous splash, and gays the others a
chance to pull out the strongest looking
fish they had ever seen, Que that weighed
about 145 lbs old enough to be pretty
tough, and to their surprise wearing a
full suit of whiskers. To say that the
party were astonshed Is putting things
mildly, but for all that tie appearance of
tie singular fish caused peals of hearty
laughter.
But their surprise had hardly subsidized
when another big splash aud putting in
the water called the attention Of all hand 8
and this time bass was pulled IN that
was the exact counterpart of the other
big one in siz-, weight aud general ap-
pearauce.
THIS was too much for the old hunters
They asked to 60 ashore at once, and
when they reached the bank and once
more got their feet on solid ground, they
made the most solemn VOWS that hereaf-
ter they would con6ne themselves to deer
hunting, as they knew all the ms and
outs of that sport but had no turn what
ever for life on the ocean wave.
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M A R z EFT S .
WOODSTOCK, Va, Jan. Is, 1893,
Live Stock Markets.

BALTIMORE. Jan. IL.
Beef Cattle.-The trade has been ouly
fair tops, of which there were few
something better than those OF last week,
were generally sold at unchanged figures.
while other grades were considered a
shade ensiTer, say cent. The market
closed rather dull, with some cattle left
over unsold. The quotations ranged at
1fA4f cents per ID. with most sales at 2ai;
csnts Ier 10.
Prices of beef cattle this week ranged as
follows; Beeves Hail cts. those gen-
orally rated first quality Hat cts.
medium or good fair quality 3a3i cts.
and ordinary thin steers, oxen and COWS
lia2s cents per ID.
OF the cattle received 9l7 head came
from Virginia.
Mich Cows.-The market is dull. and
but little If any change in prices. Qiota-
tions at $40 to $40 per head. Receipts
this week 81 head,
Veal Calves.-There is fairly good de-
mand and favorable prospects for next
week. Quotations 4a6i cents per b.
Receipts 225 head.
BALTIMORE, Jan. To-
Swlne.-Tbere is ye:y heavy run OF
hogs this week, and trade is not active at
a shade higher range of figures than last
week. Quote Light hogs at 5.eoaS6. III
and later for extra light Western per lOO
lbs, heavy 550a$6.60 and roughs, soWs
and stays 4.25as5 90 per 100 lbs. Receipts
Ia, AL head.
Sheep and Lambs.-The trade for sheep
and lambs is reported as being quite slow
for both. We quote the range for sheep
at 2a3& cents pSr ID. gross, lambs 3ta4 !
cents per Id. gross, aud few extra at At
cents.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. l6
At Union Stock Ysrds--sone 1872 cattle
were offered, and sold as follows Best at
4fa41 cents, good 3ial cents, medium 3a3t
cents, and common 2A2t cents per To-
Some 33S sheep and lambs were on the
market. Sheep sold at 2ta4 cts. per h.,
and lambs at 4a5t cents per 10. Cows
with calves sold from SIS to $50 each
State of the market for all kinds OF stock
was good.
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PERSONAL

Col. j. C. Baker, Commonwealth
Attorney, has been quite i'll with grippe
at his residence on Main Street.
Miss Grace, daughter of Mrs. Ka'e
johnson. of this place, is visiting relatives
IN Mt. Jackson.
We were glad to receive pleasant call
from Rev. E B. Shaver, of Maurertown,
on Tuesday.
Miss Carrie Hickman, daughter of DR..
Joseph T. Hickman, of near Mt. Jackson
is visiting relatives in this place
Mrs. John Heller has returned to her
home after visit of several weeks to her
parents in Greervllle. Augusta county,
Va.
The last issue Of Yost's Weekly, says
Capt. Micajsh Woods, of Albemarle, and
Senator NJ. L. Walton, of Woodstock,
were in Stanton one day last week.
Mr. Harry Golladay, who is employed
in an insane asylum at Washington, d.
c., is at his home in this place for 4 short
visit.
Rev. l. Bauserman, Of the Christian
church, of this place, whose long illness
has caused his many friends so much
anxiety. is still quite ill at Col. E. E
Shckley's residence in this place.
Mr.. J. W. Eberly, cashier Of the Stras-
burg Bank, very kindly assisted the
officers of the bank in this place a short
time since while Mr.. NJ. CCffnan, the
cashier, was down with grippe.
Miss Meta Pratt, daughter of Capt G.
Julian Pratt, of Waynesboro, Va, was
successful competitor at the Worlds
Fair, for premium offered by the Glas-
cow, Scotland, Lace Thread Co.
Capt. John Bird, who commanded the
Roanoake Light Infantry at the time OF
the late terrible riot 10 that city, and who
proved himself to be q cool brave and
resUlute officer, has resigned on account
of removal to Philadelphia.
Capt. Hugh Logan, prominent citiz,u
and merchant. of this place. who hss been
in i'll. health for a considerable time, is
now confined to the house. HIS many
friends hope for bis speedy and entire
recovery.
DR.. William Norris, of Fairfield Rock
bridge cosnty, Va, arrived here en-
Wednesday, having been called to his
former home in this place, by the crit
cal Illness OF his grand mother, Mrs.
Isaac Trout.
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EnrNRURG ITEMs.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. E. Boyer have re-
turned from short visit to Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Humpston, living near Wincl ester
the parents of Mrs. Boyer.
Miss Ollie Tallhelm injoyed pleasant
visit of two weeks, to friends in Wheat
field.
Professor Edgar DeDuphane, of Ger
many, very talented gentleman, has
organized a large class of pupils for in
struetlon in music, in this place. This is
an opportunity which all our music
loving people should avail themselves Of
The grippe carries the day in this com
munity. The mad dog scare IS entirely
lost sight OF in this cold" and fever new"
affection, as many of our people can
testify.
Rev. n. +. Coe has organized an
Epworth League among the young peo'
pie of his congregation. About "a Joined
With, we trust, more TO follow. They
will meet on every Wednesday night, i'm
medately after prayer meeting services
We are sure if rightly followed that this
League will prove to be of lasting benefit
to our young people. Yes, and older ones
as we'll
Miss Olive Redfern, of Strasburg, is
visiting Miss Kate Tapley.
Mr.. VIM. S, Rau, of Reliance, Warren
Co., made visit OF several days to his
sisters, the Misses Etha and Lizzie Rau.
lie was accompanied by his friend, Mr.
Hammrick, of the same place.
Mrs. Headley, of Woodstock, made a
short visit to her son and his wife, Mr..
and Mrs e. Z. Headley.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
II. Fadeley, who make their home at the
Eureka, are rejoicing with them over the
safe arrival OF dear little blue eyed boy.
Mr. F's always genial smile is now broader
than ever, 10 fact he smiles all over his
face.
A surprise party was held at the home
of Mr.. Thos. Huffman, on last Saturday
night. very enjoyable time was had
by all who were present.
Rev. II. S. Coe will preach in the NJ.
E. Church on Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM A, Whlssen are
supremely happy in the possession of a
sw eet little boy, who has taken up bis
abode with them. May he prove a source
of great joy, aud good fiddler.
Miss Downey, of ut. Jackson, spent
several days with friends here.
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A Card Of Thanks.

To tho Editor OF the SHENANDOAH
HERALD.
DEAR SIR Permit one through the
columns of your valuable paper to ac-
knowledge the kindness of friend in the
neighborhood of RinkertoD, Mt. Jackson
and Hawkinstown, for tokens of respect
shown to myself and family before and
on Christmas and New Years day.
These tokens Of regard were very
highly appreciated by che recipients and
lift us to realize that are kindly remem-
bered by our numerous friends These
kind favors will cause ms to hold them
in greater love and esteem. May the
Lord abunasntly bless the kind dour'
one and all 10 our sincere wish and prayer
Rev. Josiah May and family.
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Meeting at Maurertown.

Elder Isaac D. Bowman, of Philadel-
phia, is conducting q ;eries of meeting,
at the Brethren church, in Maurertown.
The meetings began last Tuesday evening
and the following are the subjects dis
cussed:
Tuesday, Jan. &c. The Safe Road
Wednesday, /" Il, Repentance and
Conversion,
Thursday, Is, The one Faith.
Friday, 10, Is Baptism Import
ant.
Saturday, &" 20, The meaning of
Baptism.
Sunday, 2l, 1890 A. NJ. The Millennium.
7P. n. Safest Baptism.
Monday, %. " Why Christ washed
feet.
Tuesday, 90, The Lords Supper.
Wednesday, "a, " The Eucharist.
Thursday, %, " The greatest offer in
the v orld.
Friday, &c, What will you do with
Christ
Saturday, q, What kind of clothes
to wear.
Sunday, %, 1890 A. N. Progressive
Religion.
Sunday, %, : P. NJ, Tho Prodlgal Son.
Monday, %, Why per,ecute
Christi
Tuesday, 80, " Individual Influence
Wedn esday, 81, " The Judgment.
Thursday, February l. I p. N. The
Image and Stone.
Friday, Feb. 2, Farewell Discourse.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19
A Rockville Boy killed.

ROCKVILLE Nd. Jan. ia telegram
was received here today from Front Royal,
Va, announcing the death of Master
Louis Reading, second son Of Mr. Joseph
Reading, of this place. Tho lad was
wounded while playing with a parlOr
rifle. HIS father, upon hearing Of the
casualty, went to Front Royal at once,
and sent a telegram today announcing
the death. Young Reading was about
thirteen years old and attended Ran
dolpn- Macon Academy, at Front Royal,
Va. The remains will be brought here
tomorrow.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19
California Excursions.

The well known Philips Excursf u
Company have arranged. to run weekly
excursions to all principal California and
other Pacific Coast cities from all points
on the Baltimore g. Ohio r. r.
The parties will leave The East on
Wednesday of each week, commencing
January 17ih, and passengers will lie
booked through to destination. There
are no Pacific tours Offering as good
accommodations at less expense. For
full information address A. Philips x Co.
No. III S. 9th Street Philadelphia, or call
on nearest ticket agent B. & 0. R. Il. Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19

A pretty home wedding took place on
Wednesday evening last, at the residence
of Mrs. Katherine Forney. on S. Market
St., when her daughter, Miss Rosa s., was
united 10 holy matrimony with Mr.. Titus
Lindamood, Of Woodstock, Va. Prompt
" at eight o'clock the bridal couple en-
tered the parlor to the strains of Men
delssohns grand wedding march, preced-
ed by the brides maid, Miss Lou FOrney,
sister of the bride, and the groOmsman,
Mr.. John II. Hartman, of Woodstock. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. w. c.
Babcock, pastor of Market st. NJ. Z.
Church, in the presence of large num-
Der of relatives and friends. At n.nt
o'clock a reception was rendered the happy
couple. The bride was the recipient oil
quite a number of handsome presents
Mr. and Mrs. LlndamOod left on Thurs
day for their future home in Woodstock
with the best wishes OF their many frlendl
for happy and prosperous married life
The Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19
Letter From Kansas.

MULLINsyILLE, KS, Jan. llth "a On
occount Of the cold weather, did not 60
to the Indian Territory to hunt as | had
proposed Instead Of this expedition,
the MullDsvile boys my self and neigh
bors concluded that we would take a
nearby hunt for Jack rabbits. We went
out three afternoons and killed over one
hundred. Wheat is looking well, con-
sidering the dry weather. We had
good rain on Saturday night before
Christmas.
Wheat is selling in Kansas at 81 cents
per bushel Our town has a good grade d
School conducted by Mr.. n. I. Cox
Principal. and Miss Cora Wells, assistant.
Oar Literary Society meets eyOry Tues
day night. Prayer meeting every week
and sunday School and Preaching on
Sundays.
Business is very Gull. No money to be
made at present. Both railroads have
turned off all their section hands. The
Rock Island and Sante Fee has also dis
charged their hands until Spring opens.
c. H. Estep.
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Shoe Factory.

We are glad to learn that a shoe factory
has been started in this place, where
shoes are manufactured and all kinds of
merding will be done at short notice. A
full stock Kept on hand and prompt at
tention will be given to all orders at tho
Woodstock Shoe Factory, in the old
Baily Building,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it Free. Call on the advertised Drug
gists and get Trial Bottle, Free. Send
your name Ind address to II. E. Bncklen
Il Co, Chicago, and get sample box OF
DR.. Kings New Life Pills Free, as
well as copy of Guide to Health and
Household Instructor, Free. All of which
is guaranteed to do you good ard cost
you nothing at B. Schmitt's, Woodstock,
aud C. P. hisey's, Edinburg, drug stores.
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Observation-Disclosures OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Woodstock, Va, Jan. is, 1894.
To Susanna Dellinger, George Mu-
nav, admir-, Julian Mumaw, Decd, and
Julian Mumaw, Leah Baker, Isaac Barb
and Mary Barb his wife, VIM. II. Rice
late sheriff, and as such admr, c. t. a. d.
b. n. of Lewis Nesselrodt, decd, and
as such admr. of Mary Nesselrodt,
decd, Complts.
and
Noah Nesselrodt, late Ex'r. Of Lewis
Nesselrodt, decd, Noah Nesselrodt, Job
Nesselrodt. George S. Rinker and
Elizabeth Rinker, his wife. Defts.
You are hereby notified that | have
fixed upon the Goth day Of February
next, between the hours Of 9 O'Clock, A.
NJ, and O'Clock, z. NJ, to take and
settle at my office, the accounts Of
a. TO revise and restate and adjust
the accounts Of w. II. Rice, late sheriff
and as such admir-. d. b. n. c. t. a. OF
Lewis HesslrOdt, decd, and as such
admr. OF Mary Eesselrodt, decd.
o. To make out scheme for the dis
tribution Of any balance that may be
found in his hands.
| 81 To ascertain whether there are
any new parties interested in the re-
suits OF this suit, and IL so, who they are.
az Any other matter deemed perth
nent or required by any party in interest
required to be taken BY the decree Of
Shenandoah Circuit Court rendered on
the 18th day Of Jany. 1894, in suit in
chancery depending in said court be-
tween Susanna Delllnger, &C., Complts.
and Lewis Nesselrodt's admir-. &C., Defts.
and IL from any cause the taking Of said
accounts shall not be 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 hand as Commissioner
in Chancery Of said court, at my Office In
said county the day and year first afore-
said. nj. w. MAGRUDEk,
Jan. lev. Comr. in Chanccry
A. & W.p.qs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19

Although the law requires all dogs to
be securely penned number of persons
are allowing them to run at large at
night, and the result has been the des-
truction OF lot of valuable sheep AID
the serious injury of others. Only few
nights Stree dogs attacked a flock at Mr..
Henry Magruder's, belonging to Messrs.
David Walton and J. L. Burner, killing
one and mangling several.
This is the fourth time that Messrs
Walton g. Burners sheep have been st-
tackled in the past two weeks. Tho same
night a small lot belonging to Mr.. Joseph
Sheetz, a neighbor of Mr.. Magruder
were set on by those worthless dogs and
badly used up.
One night last week dogs made a raid
on flock of sheep belonging to Mr.. NJ. l.
Walton that were IN the barn yard of biz
place near town. Fortunately the noise
was heard IN time by Dir. Moreland tC
ruu the dogs off before any injury haG
been done.
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Keep Your Eye on This.

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AFTER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES
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1894.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

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home. 1t gives the fullest and latest in
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receive constant attention. A new series
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The Tall In Sugar

Sugar ha7ing AIKEN tumble. Bowman
& Mauck are among the first to give their
customers advantage of the reduction and
are selling nice graduated sugar at the
unprecedented low price Of a. cts. per
pound. This we understand Is the lowest
at which graduated sugar has ever been
cold in this market.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19
Trains Abandoned.

Mixed trains 445, formerly leaving
Woodstock at 2,l2 p. m, and mixed train
447 leaving at S55 p. m, have been aban-
doned until further notice. Mixed tram
$50, north. leaving at 9,19, p. M, and
south leaving at 3, O5.p IN, will carry
passenqera
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

George ". Cable will begin in the
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John March, Southerner."
Two other important serials haye been
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Short Stories will be abundant. w. ID.
Howells, Miss Elliot, W. II. Bishop,
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Studies of American Life will be an
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The illustrations will be even more
numerous aud beautiful than ever:
series Of Frontspieces chosen by Philip
Gilbert Hamerton will be especially
notable.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19

Mr. Walker GilmeT, a prominent stoa k
breeder OF Albermarle, had three fine
colts killed and one badly crippled by q
trin.on Friday night, Of last week
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-19

A large oak tree was recently cut on
Judge E. d. NewInan's farm, on the river
south of this place. III working 1T mp
two grains of corn were found EMBEDDED
in the solid center Of the old oak. The
only superstition to account for the pre-
sence Of the corn in this place is that it
was put into a knot hole while the tree
was small and young and the subsequent
growth obliterated all traces Of the open
ing rendering the tree sound and solid
at that point.