Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-03-02
NEW MARKET NEWS

Mr.. William Bargelps many friends anC
acquaintance here, regretted to hear oil
his sudden and unexpected death Seyera
persons from this place attended hl'
funeral which was conducted, we learn
by the Knights of Pythlas.
The ground hog is all right up to The
present time.
Quite little snow fell or the 2lst, bat
the blizzard of the 25th and Both surpass-
ed all previous SHOWS, at least in the last
three years. Streets and roads were badly
blocked by the drifted snow, and trayel
was greatly lmpeded, and stock suffered
much. The depth of the snow is various
! ~ estimated at from 10 to Il inches, but
owing to the strong winds. it is almost
impossible TO accurately measure its true
depth. The jingle of the sleigh bells is
an evidence that many lovers are enjoying
themselves, and will continue to do so
while the opportunity presents itself.
The 162nd anniversary OF the birth Of
Washington, was very appropriately COM
morated by that portion OF the graded
school over which Miss Ella Read has
charge. Tbs essays and Rotations were
very appropriate to the occasion,
and the children, rendered their
parts admirably. TIE room was beautl-
fully and artisticallF decorated with pOr-
traits flags and bunting. The room was
crowded with invited guests. and too
much praise cannot be bestowed upon
the author of the services and the manner
In which the same were conducted.
Scarcely had we finished what we had
to say, in regard to the death of Mr. W.
II. Bargelt. in this community when we
heard of the death of his devoted " ife.
Surely the orphans have the sympathy Of
their many friends and accuqnaIutances
everyN here 10 their sad aud irreplrab,e
loss.
The case of Constable Sibert vs.. Sonny"
Lloyd, as mentioned in these dispatches
of last week, came up before Mayor viii
hanson and Justice Hoover, on Thurs
day last. Lloyd was flied $500 and costs.
The decision was contrary TO the evil
dence according to a large majority OF
those who heard the witnesses testify.
Orr County Treasurer should be careful
not to sci, CT persons to collect the unpaid
taxes, who cannot do so with courtesy
ahh ANoPCS1 " tup idA payer. ~ nttAbo
bard to pay taxes at best, much less TO De
insulted by the collector. We feel sure
be will right such wrong, if one exists.
On Friday last, news of the death of
Mr. John O'Roark, first reached here, al
though he died on the Sd inst. in Con-
federate Soldiers Home, in Richmond,
Va. "Unrle Jack, " as BE was famiiarly
called was upwards of 20 years Old and
was known as a Confederate veteran
He enlisted in Rice's Battery in 1SG1, aud
served until the surrender OF Gen. Lee at
with credit to himstlf and
honor to the lost Cause. Many yeas pre-
vous to the war, he married a sister
aunt Susey) Of Mrs. Rltter, nov of this
place, who proceeded him 20 the grave
several years ago. They had 10 issue II
is very cad indeed to think that hs died.
and was buried 20 far from home and
friends, but such was the case of the sub
iect of this notice He was buried in the
cemetery Of the Home on the 4th INST.
Peace to his ashes.
1t seems to be pleasure as well as a
duty with about one half OF our citizens
in clearing of their side walks after
snow tall, 5ut the other half seems 10
think, that what God put on God can
take of, at least they dent clean their
payements. The snow ordinance should
be ugIdly enforced. The snow is melting
very repidiy at this writing. More anon,
OCCASIONAL.