Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-05-31

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that place, are engaged in thoroughly
repairing the bridge at Pugh's Run.
To The Shenandoah Camp OF Confeder-
ate Veterans, desire to say that l re-
specially decline to serve in the position
you have chosen me to and want only
to be low private in the rear rank OF
said association. Respectfully,
d. +. SPIKER.
Mrs. Joseph Marshall, of this place,
an her daughter, Mrs. Ell. Holler, lett
here Saturday for Washington, D. c.,
to spend several weeks With her sons,
Messrs. Perry aud James Marshall. On
their retutn they will spend about two
weeks With Mrs. Marshalps daughter,
Mrs. Col Graham, at Harper's Ferry.
StrasUurg, Va, May Both, 1895
Slower Camp, C. ", of Strasburg will go
to Winchester on Thursday, June 9th,
and take part in the decoration of the
Confederate graves ia StOnewall GENE
terry. A special train will be run on that
morning AID all members of the camp
are requested to be present.
C. Keister. Adj Mason Bly,, Com.
The Board of Health of the council has
issued an order notifying all persons
within the corporation limits to thorough
ly cleanse and dsnfect their premises.
If any one should fail to comply with the
order they will be forced to do so by
the town police. No one should neglect
this matter as it is of the most vital
Importance. Failure to clean up and
disiniect some filthy or foul spot about
your LOuse or lot may brlng upon your
self and also upon your ueighbOr deadly
form of fever.
A few days ago man committed sui
at the American House. IN Washington,
D. c. After a careful Investigation by
the police it was discovered that he had
registered under an assumed name, and
be was identified as Daniel Shirley, of
New Market. a son of Mr.. Christian
Shirley, Que of the most prominent citi-
zons of that part of the county. The
cause of the rash act is unknown as far
as we can learn. He had recently betn
employed as moterman on one of the
street railroads of Baltimore. We are
informed that the remains were sent to
New Market for intern snt on Monday.
Owing to the unfav)rable weather the
Festival for the benefit of Huntsville
COrnet Band which was to have been
held at Mt. Scion School Grove by the
ladies of that vicinity and HarrIsyille,
has been postponed until Whitsuntide
Monday afternoon and evening, June Bird
1885. Refreshments of all kinds will
be served by the fair ones, while the
band will furnish plenty of fue music
to euliven the occasion and make the
hours of the day AMI evening pleasant
and agreeable. Let every body come and
have a good time.
The Military Company. Of this place.
under command of Capt. j. ". Magruder
will 90 to Winchester on Thursday, June
9th, to take part in the decoration of the
Confederate graves in Stonewall Gene
tary. They will be accompanied by
many of the daughters of the Confederate
veterans of this place and surrounding
country. There Will be meeting of the
Confederate Daughter" on Friday
night at the ArmOry of the Anderson
Guards, in the Court house. All the
ladies who wish to go on the excursion
are REQ Vested to be present. The fare
had been put at the low rate of sixty
cents for the round trip.
An interesting feature of the day will
be the target practice by tho military.
Owing to the prevalence of smallpox
10 Stanton, which is only % miles dis
taut, the ANIMAL Convention of the State
Fireman's Association at Harrlsonburg,
has been postponed from June 5th aud
9th, the dates originally selected, to
Wednesday and Thursday, July 18th and
18th. This promises to be an interesting
and highly enjoyable affair, and Will
bring a vast crowd of people to Harrison
burg, especially from the Valley counties.
Harrisonburg. as is well known, never
does anything by halves, and on this oc-
casion she will do herself proud, The
fire department of the town is one OF tire
best in the State, and as the people are
backing uD the fire ladies in every way
possible it will be one of the biggest
affairs that has taken place in the Valley
for .ng time. No one should fail to
take it in.