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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24

We have been showed in and frozen
up for SO long that we didn't get much
news but will give you what little we
have.
We are glad to say that Rev. William
Peters and wife, both OF whom nave
been very i'll for some time, are now I'M
proving. We learn that Mr. Newton
Brown, is also better.
There has been great deal OF SICK
ness through this section.
We were glad to learn through the
Herald that Mr.. John Hoover had got
ten his big ice house filled, and we can
imagine we see him coming into town
with big grin on his face.
We thought the winter was over in
January when the June bugs made their
appearance and are still here.
The cold weather and heavy SHOWS
closed our school for ever week.
We learn that Mr.. Geo. Golladay IS
still attending school at Pine Hill.
The thaw caused big freshet in the
Fort creek. Little Pud
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
TIE EXCELLENCE OF SYR[P or FIGS

Is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
bv the CAhFoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only. a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing Of the CALL
FoRyIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup Of Figs has
pivcn to millions of families, makes
the name Of the Company a guaranty
Of the excellence OF its remedy. IL IS
Ear n advance of all Other laXatives,
as II acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects. please remember the name al
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NE" f"'tA' n'H'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24

Cslicoe, 3 l-2, 4, and Sc. per yard.
&c. Outings reduced to Sc. per yard.
Sc. Outing reduced to &c. per yard:
l0c. Outing reduced to Sc. per yard,
u / &c Outing reduced to lOc. per y.
Canton hannels cut to the follow
ING prices &c. grade Sc. per yard.
Sc grade &c. per yard.
loo grade Sc. per yard.
II l-2c grade l0c per yard.
MEMS HEAVY WEAR.
Dickeys all wool price SOC now 40
Heavy wool piece goods was 40 now
30. 25c grade reduced to 20.
Heavy skirting flannel was 30 now l6
Red flannels that were 20 aud % now
Is and 20.
A fine line of ladies Dress goods
to 90 ut and below cost, all new styles
and patterns.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
HOW'S THIS !

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned. have known +.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lievc him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Truan, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o. Waldihg, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood anc
mucous surfaces Of the system. Test
monials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle
Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
NOTICE.

The First Edition of THE Empire OF
the South" having beer exhausted, L
Second Edition will be ready for distrlbu-
ton by or about March 10, 1899.
1t is handsome volume Of about 200
pages descriptive Of the South and its
vast resources, beautifully illustrated
and regarded by critics as the most com
plete production of its kind that has ever
been published.
Persons wishing to secure this work
will please enclose to the undersigned 20
cents per copy, which amount approx
mates the cost Of delivery. Remittance
may be made in stamps or otherwise.
Address all communications on thli
subject to w. A. Turk, Genl Pass. Agt.
Southern Ry, Washington, D. c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24

As the season Of the earwhen pneu-
monia, la grippe, sore throat, coughs
colds. eatarrah bronchitis and lnng
troubles are to be guarded against,
nothing "is a fine substitute, VIII
i"answer the purpose. or Is luSt rs
good" as One Minute Cough ,ure; i nat
Is the onc iniallible remedy for all lung
throat or bronchial troubles Insist
vigorously upon having il if something
else is offered you. /. L. Irwin
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
MISS FLORENCE G. sHAFFER.

A very sad death occurred in this
place about O'Clock on Tuesday morn
ting when Miss Florence Gertrude
Shatler, passed from her bed of intense
suffering to her eternal rest. For many
weeks she had langmshed under the
heavy hand of afllictiOn. and death
camO to her as a blessed relief. Her age
was % years, months and Is days.
She was the youngest child of Mrs.
Lucy Shafier and the late W. I. Shailcr,
of this place. The bercayed mother,
brother and sister have the deepest sym
pathy of the community IN their afiiic-
ton.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
One Minute Cough Cure, cures
That " -'baf "a v-Ss made fcr.

The concert given In Irwin's Opera
Hall on Monday night by the Calvary
Cornet Band. drew good audience
who seemed to enjoy the entertainment
very much The price OF admission was
put at a reasonable figure aud the band
cleared very snug sum.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
Lingering La Grippe Cough Cured.

Mr.. G. Vacher, 157 osgood ST., Chicago.
My wife had severe case of La
Grippe three years ago and it left her
with a very bad cough. She tried bot
tie of Foley's Honey and Tar and it gave
immediate relief. One bottle cured her
cough entirely. Now We are never with
out bottle of this wonderful Cough
Medicine in the house. 25 and SOC.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
OBITUARY..
NOAH FUNK.

Mr.. Noah Funk, the Oldest citizen OF
Strasburg, died on Sunday. lie would
have been Sc years old in April. He was
good man and his works will follow
him, HIS brother, Squire" Obed Funk,
who for We .rs ably filed the highly re-
sponsible position of Presiding Justice
of this county under the old magisterial
system, we greatly regret to say, is also
iiI very feeble health at his home III
Strasbnrg. We earnestly hope that he
may be restored to health, and his useful
services be longer spared to us,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24

25c Eiderdowns now 20c per yard.
Best ginghams 10 and Sc per yard.
UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT.
Misses and chillren's underwear.
l0c vest Sc-l2c vest now Q.
l5c vest 12c-20c vest l5c-25c
vest now zoe.
Misses union suits were 25c now 90
Ladies under vest and pants 25c
quality now 20c-50c grade now 40c
SI.OO grade now 75c zoe grade now
l6c Ladies union suits reduced from
SOC o 34c.
Mems underwear at and below cost.
2Oc grade now l6-25c grade 20c-
SOC grade now $500 grade now
75c. Heavy 35c over shirts now IS
each.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
ROLL OF HONOR.
ZION GRADED SCH DOL.

The following are the names OF the
nupils in the advanced department, who
have made an average OF over SO pei
cent in the common branches for the
month Of January. Regina Boyer, lrna
Crabill, Tirsa Crabill, Rosa Rhodes
Mary Windcll, Hugh Beydler, WIN
Coffman. Mark Keller, Chas. McClana'
han. WE. McIn,urff. Teacher.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
OUR PREMIUM.

We ordered a number Of premiums
in the shape OF the Capitol Cook Book
for our subscribers on last Monday eve
ming. the time at which ON liberal oiier
expired. They will be forwarded direct
20 subscribers from the publishing house
by mail. We have been very careful
but if any one who Is entitled to the
premium should fail to get it, we rope
that they will give us notice. All should
be received by the first of next week.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24

Jno. L. Todd. prominent business
man of StauntOn, who was charged
with grave offence by Miss Rodgers,
of Highland county, and who had been
In concealment for some days, has sui
rendered himself to the Stanton ar'
thOrties for trial.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
WooDsrocK, VA. Feb. ODD, 1899.

WoopsrocK, VA. Feb. 22d, 1899.
Mr.. Editor
viii you kindly give me space in your
paper in which to return the grateful
thanks of myself and children to the
good people of Woodstock for their great
kindness and sympathy during the long
illness and death Of my daughter.
Most gratefully,
Mrs. Lucy ShafFer
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24

'TisA feat to fit feet, 60 to Glenn
Locke for shoes.
Tn. ladies' of the Presbyterian church
are putting a new carpet in their
chapel.
Snow has been almost as plentiful as
free silver would have been under GER
tain conditions.
The ice commenced breaking on the
river on Tuesday morning, at an early
hour, and passed of during the day and
night
Clyde Hite, the drayman, has equipped
himself with a new. long wagon. and
snow prepared to do hauling OF all
kinds At short notice.
Gun shoes will protect your feet and
health during the damp spring months.
Yates has them.
We don't want to hear anything
more about robins and pre-wees Their
occupation. az weather prophets is
gone forever.
II you have a cough. throat irritation,
weak lungs, pain in the chest, difficult
breathing. Group or hoarseness, let US
suggest one Minute CoughCure. Al
ways reliable and safe. L. X. IRWIN.
Headquarters for ladies' dress goods
We will suit you in style, quality anc
price. Please give us the opportunity to
please Won. P. L. Yates q Son.
Mr.. AL. Snyder, Of near Mt. Jackson
had tie misfortune to loose three ia
s,.ars. two head of stock cattle and
fine COW on Sunday They had gon'
on the ice and broke through One o
the fat steers was gotten out still hyini
and was slaughtered.
Fora quick remedy and one that
perfectly safe for children let us recon
mend One Minute Cough Cure It Is eII
cellent for cronp. hoarseness, tickling /
the throat and coughs. l.. k. Irwin.
The blizzard has passed, the snow ha
melted and Yates & son find that the
have few Of those overcoats OH han
that must 90 now at prime cost. 1t yo
need one, now is your chance to get
big bargain.
An interesting series Of m ceilings
nowin progress in the Methodist Churc
in this place. The Pastor Rev. Il.
Kennedy is assisted by Rev. J. R. A
drew, Of Middletown.
J. Sheer, Sedalia, No. conductor
electric street car line, writes that ]
little daughter was very low with crou
and her life saved after all physical
bad failed, only by rising One MINT
Cough Cure l.. K. IRWIN.
The Harrisonburg Water works
now supplying the railroads at tn
point with water for their engines, al
thus getting in a nice revenue.
"Giye me liver regulator and | C
regulate The world, said a genius. J.
druggist handed him a bottle OF l
Wits Little Early Riser, the famC
little pills.
The ladies still send to Yates
shoes. II YOU can't be pleased elsewh'
that is no indication that Yates will !
please you; for he keeps the kind Il
the ladies like.
Mr. |. Clint Blackwell, much
spectea citizen of Staunton' VINO
from c. & o. r, K. bridge and
found unconscious from the effects
tie cold and his injuries, has 81
died
Chas. McFall, the young man oil
place, whose feet were so terribly iro
on Tuesday night, Feby. 14th, is DC
well, and it is now pretty certain thai
VIII not loose his feet or any par
them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
u - Vnrrns IL SnrNANpoAn %.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Clerk Of the Circuit
Court Of Shenandoah County, for the
term commencing July 1st 1899. ! most
resnectfullv solicit your cordial and unit
e3 suffrage. During my term II Office, /
have ALWAYS striven to be faithful in the
discharge Of my duties, in an impartial
vet courteous manner. Thanking you
io- vour valued help in the past. and
hopinr Tor the same in the future, pro
mise. If elected 20 discharge the duties Of
he Office with the same fidelity impart-
is,.tv. and courtesy "a heretofore.
GEO. W. MuEY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.
Announcement.

hereby announce myself as a cam
5iIst. FOR reelection 10 the office OF
Assessor for Stonewall Township, at the
. ominc election in May. Having served
won one term i'm this responsible office
tothe best Of my ability. and l earnest
~ hone TO your satisfaction, ! hope to
he favored with your support again.
Yours truly.
W. l.. WIsMAN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
RuckIen,s ArnIca saIye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, OF no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money. refunded
Price Is cents per box. For sale by Is
Srnmitt
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24

Mr.. Henry Bailey, our fruit and nuT-
sery man Of near town informs rs That
he fears the peach trees have all been
killed by the late freeze. He says lie
made an examination of his fine young
orchard and feels satisfied that they are
all frozen.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
Tor La Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield d Co.. 24e Wabash
av., corner JacksOn-st., one Of Chieago's
oldest and most prominent druggists.
recommends ChamberIa.n's Cough Rem
edy for Ia grippe, as it not OILY gives &
prompt and complete relief, but also
counteracts any tendency Of Ia grippe
to result in pneumonia. For sale by L.
X. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
Tetter, Salt. Rheum and E0-
Zclna.

The intense itching and smarhng Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly al
layed by applying Chamherlain's Eye
aud Skin Ointment Many very bad
cases haye been permanently cured by
it, 1t is equally efficient Tor itching
piles and favorite remedy for sore
nipple chapped hands, chilblains, Frost
bites and chronic sore eyes. 20 cts. per
box. For sale by X. L. Trivia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
- "
Dec. , I'm }.

Mr.. VIM. French, at his barn on the
edge OF town, safely brought through
the cold weather seventeen partridges.
We hope that many OF our farmers have
had similar success.
AT Mr.. w. Z. Williams another flock
WAS saved.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
ChamherIain's Cough Remedy ia Chicago,

Hisgen Bros, the popular South Side
druggists, corner 69th-st. snd Went
worth -av., says: I'VE sell great deal OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, aud nnd
that It gives the most satisfactory nesslts.
especially ansug childrcn for severe
colds aad group" Fer safe ~ L. H.
irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
One Minute Cough cure, cures
That Is what il was made tor'
IN MF MORAN,

In memory OF my beloved son, John
II. Hartman, who departed this life Feb.
18th, 1896. Gone from our sight but not
from our loving memory. May we meet
again where soITow and tears and
partings are unknown.
BY HIS MOTHER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
To THE VOTERS OF SHENANDOAH Co

To THE VOTERS OF SHENANDOAH Co..
lam candidate for reelection to
ID. office Of County Treasurer. Thank
ing Won Tor your confidence and support
IN the past. can only promise, Il re-
elected. 20 conduct the business OF the
Office. faithfully. impaItially. to the best
Of nv ability. aud 10 give my personal
attention 10 the duties devolved upon
me by the position. Respectfully
Your obi. servant,
G.. w. KOONTB.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
DR., {. Detchon's Anti Diuretic.

May be worth to you more than 500
il you have child who soils bedding
from incontenence of water during sleep.
Cures old and yeung alike. 1t arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold BY b.
Schmitt Druggist, Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
v AN TED.

Wants and small advertisements Will
be inserted under this head at one cenl
per word for each insertion. If you want
to buy certain article, you will be able
to find Il by insertinn small notice IN
this column.)
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
DeWitt'S Witch Hazel Salve
Cures Piles. Scalds. Barns.

The snow is going under the influence
OF the sun and mild winds. So far the
thaw has not been rapid enough to DO
any damage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
Additional Dining Car Service -SOuthcrn
Railway.

Commencing November 23rd, 1898.
dining cars were inaugurated on South
ern Railway "Unlted States Fast Mail'
train, daily. the year round. This
completes dining car services on the
double daily limited trains OF the
Southern Railway 10 Florida. Atlanta
and points south and southwe-t At
tention is called to the fac. Iha no
stops will be made for meals between
Washington and Charlotte, n. Z.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24

Don't sit around and grumble about
the weather as long as you have fuel to
keep you warm aud enough to eat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE

To THE 1XHABITANTs CT WOODSTOCK
AND VICINITY:-
The Famous Harrisburg Ladies
Shoe which has been banded or so
many years by r. B. Richey, VIII III
future. be handled exclusively by my
I am having a ladies' shoe dcpartm ent
fitted M in my store for the purpose OF
giving the very best attention to my pat
rons. 4 call is cordially invited
Yours, j. Gienn L'cA''
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
To a,nre a Coldin one Day

r.ke laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money II II fails 20 cure. Soc
The genuine has L. u. Q. on each tablet
nov ll-6mO.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
Advertising Bales.

Advertisements will no nSorted at one
dollar per square of Ten llaes or less ior
ha 6rst insertion. and 80 cents for e"e'
spbseQuent insertion
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
EJTRS WANTED.

Bring your iurs of all kinds to Mauci
& Youngs's store on court days for whlci
we will pay the highest cash prices.
J. W. SIIEETZ & BRO
Dec Inn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
Keep Your Eye on This.

I nS-IF you DO NOT WISH TO !
| CONTINUE TAKING THE HERALD 7
AFTER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES
: RxrrsE TO TAKEITFRoM The POST
I OFFICE AND REQUEST THE POST
MASTER TO so INFORM US. IT WILL
NOT COST YOU A CENT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
T. Glenn LOCke'S,
Up-To-Date.. Store opp. Court House.

for my spring stock compelled to have this gs
My gain Look these sdge hammer prices Winter
goods must 60.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-24
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

San FRANClsCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ky. sEw YORK. S.E.'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-08-14
THE GOLFER.

The Golfer for August is sub titled
the Amateur Championship Number
and is the handsomest copy of this
magazine ever published. The num-
Der is profusely illustrated and all of
the plates are printed in SIENNA brown
ink, while the text matter is printed
in blue black ink, the combination
new features of the printers art con-
sist of instead of making head and tail
pieces, the so-cailed headings are
placed on the sides of the pages. This
gives very artistic effect and should
be seen and it will be we'll appreciated.
In regard to the reading matter, the
Amateur Championship is described in
detail and with numerous views and
with Photographic reproductions of
various players in the various positions
of the game. Champion Hartman is
in position for the drive, ex- Champion
Douglas in position for an approach
shot, the noted player J. G.. Thorp is
in position for putting, and the noted
player W. ]. Travis is in position at
the top of his drive. There are vari-
GUS other views both by pencil camera
and the story of the Championship is
very complete. Horace G. Hutchinson,
the famous golfer, has another of his
readable stories on the celebrated
Golfers, Both Amateur and profession
al" Rev. Richard Carswell has a story
on "Sunday Golf" which is liberal
and interesting. The various depart
ments Of Club Notes, Review of the
Wayside, and other features are full
of interest. Summed together the
Golfer has made rapid progress in the
field of literature and is the worthy
representative of the great field of
Golfers in America and fittingly re-
presents the various associations of
which it is an official organ
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-08-14
w. G. T. u. COLUMN,
MIDSUMMER MEETING.

Mid summer meeting under the au-
auspices of the Woman's Christian
| Temperance Union of Vermont, will
be held at Lyndonville camp ground,
| commencing Tuesday, Aug. Is, and
will continue throughout the week.
No pains will be spared to make the
meetings interesting and profitable.
Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, National Pres
ident, and Miss Anna Gordon, Nat.
Vice Pres. and Sec. of the Worlds
W. @. T. u will be there most of the
time. DR.. @. W. Emerson, Pres. of
the college of Oratory, Boston, Mass.
with his gifted wife will be there sew
eral days; Mrs. Hannah Bailey of
Winthrop, Me-, Nat. and Worlds
Supt. of Peace and Arbitration; Miss
Anna Mashor of Morristown, Tenn,
will represent Home Mission work in
the south; Miss Mary Bailey will
speak of Foreign Mission work in In
dia from an experience of several
years; Mrs. Ella Keith of Worcester.
Mass; Mrs. Helen Shay Off. r. work
of Ohio and Rev. w. E. Lang of Ath-
ems are among the most prominent
speakers. We hope that not only
members of the various Unions will
make an effort to attend this annual
feast of good things, buG all who are
interested in the work that is being
accomplished by this great organiza-
ton in all lines of reform work.
A good number of cottages will be
open to provide board and lodging for
the simple expense of living. Rail-
road rates have been secured for the
round trip fare one way for any dis
lance over 33 miles; for less distance,
one and tone- third fare. For further
information concerning board and
cottages, address Mrs. Clara East
man Smith, Lyndonville, VT. Wear
the white ribbon. Lodgers in cottages
please bring pillows, blankets and
sheets. A boarding house on the |
grounds will furnish meals and at |
reasonable prices. Lessons in physi- |
cal culture will be given each day. |
The children will be gathered into
Lclass each day and
taught by skillful and experienced |
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-08-14
CARE OF CHILDREN.

1t is impossible for child to gener-
ate the great amount of vitality which
its rapid growth requires, and at the
same time furnish amusement for the
whole family if not for the whole
neighborhood.
A minister's heart was once reioiced
over the coming Of an heir; the hearts
of his parishioners were likewise over
joyed, for this was the first baby ever
born in the parsonage. But the little
one paid dearly for the honor, for its
numerous callers nearly shattered it's
young nerves.
The saddest case, of which I have
ever heard, was of a child who was
taken by rail from California to the
extreme East. During the long trip
the passengers wanted some amuse
ment, and, as the love for babies is
universal, they turned for entertain
ment to this little one, talking with it.
taking turns in holding it, tossing it
up, and attracting it's attention in
every possible way.
The child soon commenced to show
signs of illness, which grew more
alarming evrry day, when the mother
reached her destination she consulted
a physician, but it was too late. The
child died, and the doctor declared
that it had been simply worn out.
The passengers had robbed the little
life of every particle of It's nervous
force, and it had succumbed, martyr
to their thoughtlessnss.