Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-08


Since that time the congregation hal
greatly increased and today, Edinburl
instead OF being attached to some othel
eireait With visiting pastor, is the head
OF circuit With a resident pastor aud an
excellent parsonage.
The Christians have also erected peat
and commodious church and have -four.
ishing congregation.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
Edlnburg has continued to be an active
business place, being at the mouth OF the
fertile Stony Creek valley, and con
nected with the Fort by an excellent
road, 1T naturally draws trade from every
direction. Her business men are active
and progressive.
On Depot street, are Wigbtman and
Hisey. dealers in fertilizers, coal, nAchin-
cry, grain, &c.
Lantz & Lindamood, sash, doors,
blinds, fertilizers, machinery. &c.
Eureka House, popular hotel, by W.
II. Wigbtman, agent.
Line and cement, j. Meredith.
Wagon makers, Lewis Chrlsmsn NJ. P.
Jack.
The dealers in general merchandise are
G. A. Robey. J. +. Hoffman. D. F.
Myers J. D. Lem mon and E. NJ. Glen.
Groceries and confsctionaries, R. f.
Marston, H, A: Whissen & Co.
Edinburg has excellent drug stores con-
Quoted by C. P. Hisey and J. Meredith
The dealers in general hadware are
Hugh Saum & Co.
Cabinet makers, Hisey and Rau.
The blacksmths are N. T. Cooper and
R. F., II. 0. and r. NJ. Hissy.
Shoe store and mandatory, B. F.
Hisey.
Shoe manufacturer, r. Stone burner.
The merchant mills are conducted by
Gee. W. KoontE & Co. and H. A. Whisssn
x Bro.
NJ. Y. French has on excellent rolor
mill a short distance above town.
Saw mill and factory of sash, doors, and
blinds, s. P. HollingswOrth & Bro.
Silversmiths, A. j. Hopewell and E. j.
Snapp.
Timer, J. W. Winesburg.
Saddle and harness maker, L. W.
Grove.
The plasterers are Chas. Barham, J. H.
Hisey and W. I. Riddleberger.
The physicians are A, P. Below and f.
Hisey.
Barber, G. W. Je innings.
Tailors, J. W. Miley and G. J. thinner
man.
Livery stables, F. P. and J. D. Hutch.
9son and Painter & Reeser.
The Hotel Murray is conducted by
Mrs. S. E. Murray.
The fresh meats are supplied by VIM.
Bradford, R. W. Windle and Ashby
Pence.
The wants Of the ladies' are locked
after by Misses Maggie Hisey, Z. +.
Reedy and Fannie Reeser and Mrs.
Ludwig and Mrs. Bowman mAntuA.
makers and Mrs. Belle wightmau and
Miss Hisey, milliners.
Edihburg has also considerable num-
Der of carpenters who find almost con-
'tant employment, among whom are P.
". Grandssaf, Jas. T. Foster, T. A.
Hoffman, G. j. Cooper. Geo. ". Grand
taft, Jos. H. Fry, D. s. Ra1 and others.
The Edinburg Sentinel a bright snd
newspaper is published By Mr.. Edgar L.
Hsey.
1t Is probable that tho town has other
business men whom we have inadvert-
nifty omitted.
The churches are the Ulited rethren,
'hristian, Reformed and Methodist.
The secret orders are A. f. & A. NJ, I.
}. R. n, l. o. G T., and |. o. OF.
Edinburg has an excellent graded
chOol, also ana excellent female semi
arg under the charge Of Ars. D. P.
iaginnls.
EjinburE is connected with Liberty
'urnaoa by 8 RAILROAD about ID miles
ong. This town did not 20 wild about ,
coming herself. bat it's future prospects
re as bright as thoss OF Aay OF car val
~ towns. scheme 10 eItsz the
liberty Fnrnace railroad to the Goa! hsl6I
{ West Virginia and eastrsrd through
be- gap and POEel's Fort to Riverton
nd thence to deep water hA, bSsa favor
bly, considered by capitalists and We ex.
sct to see a company chartered tor that
urpcIe at no distant day.
Large quantities. OF bark and iron have
cen shipped from this point The bark
hould have been kept at home and = tan
cry which would have given profitable
Employment to large number of laborsrs,
established.
One Of Ter greatest needs at this time.iS
new and m odern passenger station. Ths
ullding now used Is no credit TO the
own or road