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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-03
His Promise.

And you will never think Of letting
NE build the kitchen fire?" she said. az
She shook the rice out of her parasol.
No." he answered, earnestly; IT
never will. If it becomes necessary,
we'll move the stove out in the dining
room. "-Washington Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-03
Did Not Sight the paris,

Queenstown, April 3O.-The Cunard
line steamer Campanta, Capt. Walk
err, which left New York on April
e3 for Liverpool via this port, has
arrived here. Capt. Walker reports
that he did not sight the American line
steamer Paris, Capt. Watkins, which the
Spaniards are understood to be at
temptinp to capture.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-03
Excursion Rates.

Cresco to Clear Lake and return,
$4.00, good for 80 days. On sale May
LIST to September 30th 1898.
Nj. j. WHITE,
67w3 Agent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-03
Buf9s,o nditor Dead.

Buffalo, N. T., April 80. - Samuel E.
Nichols, managing editor Of the Times,
and until recently pension agent In this
city, is dead, aged IS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-03
BaseIess Rumors.

Washington, April 3o.--Friday was
day of alarming rumors, running all
the way from the blowing up Of big
monitor to the detection and punish.
ment of traitors, but fortunately all Of
them turned out on inquiry to be with-
out foundation. Actual events of inn
portance were few in number. The
news of the day Of most interest was the
departure from Cape Verde OF the
Spanish feet, the stay of which at st.
Vincent has been source of anxiety on
the part of the officials here, because
1t seemed to indicate the sympathy Of
Portugal for Spain might lead her to
wink at q violation of neutrality laws
In favor of Spain. Late In the after
noon cablegram came to the state de-
partment from Cape Verde, bearing no
signature, announcing that four bat
tleships and three torpedo boats had
started north, and some Of the trans
ports for Cuba, and that the northern
heet returned shortly, having been in
collision. Because there was no sig
nature attached the officials did mt
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-03
Movement. of State Troops.

Washington, April 3o.-Reports from
oil over the country indicate that the
state troops are rapidly mobilizing at
the state rendezvouses and are getting
into shape to be turned over to the
federal government as the volunteer
The Coconino sun., 1898-07-30
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11


Our mail carrier from this place lost
lot Of school books last week consist
ing of n fist reader, speller ana No.
copy hook. The finder will confer a
favor by leaving them at the Herald
office
Mr. William RitenOur wears a smile
from ear to ear these days. It's a
little girl. We hope your readers will
not be offended when they read this.
Our schools have all commenced and
we don't know whether we are to use
our States or get states that are three
corneied or some other shape.
We noticed in recent issue of the
Herald that a doctor said marriage
would open the eyes Of the blind if any
thing would We can't just agree will
him. We have a case OF that kind il
this place and her eyes are not Bit
better yet.
Mrs. Jamie Lichliter returned home
last Sunday from visit of a week &c
Taylortown and Bowman's.
Mrs. Bette Cullers and children spent
a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Lemuel Grandstaff. near Bowman's
Mis-. Gertie Brown also spent Seel
in the upper end Of this valley, return
ing homc a few days ago. She reports
having 4 pleasant time.
Little Pud.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
PERSONAL.

Mr.. viii Barron, Washington, D. C.
is visiting his parents, Mr.. d Mrs. W. G
Barron.
Frod. Fravel and Frank Barron lef
Monday for a place IN Ohio near Wheel
ing, W. Va, where they expect to secure
situations.
Mr.. F. G. Baxter returned to his home
in Norfolk, Va, Saturday after spending
Some tine with his aunt, Mrs. J. L. Camp
bell. of south Muhlenburg street.
J. G. Strickler, of Page county, has
just returned from the KlondiKe. We
have not learned whether he struck il
rich out there or not.
Mr.. Hubert Shockey and two children
Of Washington, returned home TUESDAY
morning from visit Of few days to his
father, Mr.. Jacob Shockey, Of the Shock
ey, House.
Miss Sue Glass, of Winchester, and
Miss Roberta Campbell, of the Indian
Territory, who have been visiting theiI
uncle, DR.. J. l.. Campbell, of South
Muhlenburg street, returned to Winches
ter Wednesday.
Miss Lizzie Heller, of Baltimore, Nd.
is visiting her uncle, Mr.. Daniel Lich-
liter, in the west part of town. Miss
Lizzie is a great favorite with many
friends in this, her old home, who are
always glad to see her.
DR.. D. d. Carter, of Washington, d.
c., came up last Saturday and is spend
ing the week here, his home for so many
years. He is warmly welcomed by his
many friends who are truly glad to see
him. He is enjoying fine health, we are
glad to say. His son Garrett came NJ
with him but was obliged TO return the
next evening.
The Herald Office had very pleasant
visit Oh Monday from Mr.. n. A. Crabill
of Evansville, Ind. He is representing
firm of Springfield, Ohio, that is large
ly engaged in manufacturing improved
milling machinery. He has been al
Riverton, Warren county, experimenting
the putting in Of new machinery at thu
large new mill at that place. Mr. Cra-
bills father moved from Shenandoah
county to Ohio in 1857 and the object o
his visit to Woodstock was to trace up thu
early family record. He succeeded in
finding among the records Of the Clerk 5
Office here much of the family history
that was Of interest to him.
Mr.. Crabill is a very pleasant anC
agreeable gentleman, and we would b'
glad to meet him again.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
CASTO1TA.
MT. JACKSON GLEANINGS.

Mrs. India Jones and daughter, Mis-
Regina left here Monday evening for
Washington, where they will spend
several weeks.
Mr. Jno. A. Whitmer and Miss Annie
Lonas were married on last Wednesday
evening at the Luth eran parsonage in
this place by Rev. Mr.. Folk. They lefi
on the 80 train for the northern cities
and returned Sunday to the home of tlC
bride near Cross Roads, where mos
sumplious dinner was served to quite ;
large crowd of relatives and friends.
Mr.. Jas. Rubbish, wife and LITTLE
daughter. Of Tarrisonburg, are visiting
Mr. Casper Funkhouser and family wes
of town
Mr. Dorilas Proctor, of Washington
paid his home flying visit from Tues
day until Wednesday. lie came home l.
vote.
Mr.. W. NJ. KrOnk has completed hi
marble shop at his residence and wi
move intOit in few days.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
DeWitI's Witch Hazel SaIve
Cures P;Ies. ScsIds. Burns.
ORANDA NEWS.

Some of our farmers are still busy try
ing to finish seeding.
Mrs P. NJ. Hotel is very much indis-
posed at this writing.
Mr.. E. J. Jewell has moved into the
new house recently erected by Mrs. J. II.
Miller.
Mr. Albert Hickman will soon move
into the handsome new house built on
the J. Hickman farm.
Messrs. Claude Mowery and Ernest
Rogers each had a hand badly mashed
while quarrying stone for the Oranda
lime works.
Mr.. II. p. Miller, the teacher OF the
public school here, has enrolled 80 schol'
ars already with possibility Of adding
10 or 10 more.
Mrs. Mary Calohan, of Washington
d. c., is visiting her mother and Mrs
Emma Calohan.
The Sunday School here has already
decided to have a Christmas tree durlni
holidays. JUMBO
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, Of which MI
John Oliver Of Philadelphia was the
subject is narrated by him as follows
I was i'm a most dreadful condition MY
skin was almost yellow. eyes SnhNeh
tongue coated, pain continually IN back
and sides, no appetite-gradnally grow
ing weaker day by day. Three pn!-
sicians had given me up. tortu'"'el!
a friend advised trying Electric Bit
ters;' and to my great joy aud surprise
the first bottle made a decided improve
ment. | continued their use for three
weeks aad am now a well man. kho"
they saved my life, and robbed the gra' ",
Of another victim. No one shoulu i"'
to try them. Only 80 cts. per bottle at
b. Schmitt's Drug store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
DILBECK ITEMS.

Some Of our tanners are not quite
through seeding owing TO tue continued
wet weather,
Mr.. W. y. Brown has been suffering
with quite a severe cold accompanied
with asthma which has confined him to
his bed for several days.
Mrs. II. j. Andrews, whose illness
was announced some weeks age, we are
glad to say is improving.
Mr.. w. II. Barr and wife, are visiting
the family Of Mr.. Frank Barr neal
Seven Fountains.
Rev. E. b Shaver will hold protract
ed meeting at Slate Hill, beginning
Nov 10th.
Miss Gertrue Brown is visiting friends
near Edith this week.
Mrs. Jessie Golladay spent scyera
days with her cousin, Brucy Glen, o
Warren county. last week.
Mr. ID. L. Ritenour appears to be
quite unfortunate since he took up hi
abode in this neighborhood.. He re
ports corn, coffee, hosiery aud many
o'her articles stolen
Mrs. G.. Anderson, of Front Royal
was the guest Of Mrs. Jacob Lichlite
last week.
Granville Wakeman, OF Warrei
county, was calling on friends nea
Dilbeck this week. See.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11

A beautiful wedding took place at the
Lutheran Charcn on last Wednesday
evening, when Mr.. Hugh Supinger and
Miss Mary e. Johnson of this place,
were married. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with flowers and potted
plants. While the ceremony was perform
ed by their pastor Rev. A. A. j. Bush
ong, the happy couple stood under a
beautiful bell Of chrysanthemums. The
bride wore white organdie, trimmed in
white silk and carried a bunch of white
chrysanthemums. The ushers were
Messrs. Fred. Anderson, Harry Golladay,
Grove Kniesley and Hugh Morrison
Miss.Cora Pitman presided at the organ.
The bridal party left on the SIS p. m.
train The presents were both handsome
and numerous. We extend to them the
warm and hearty congratulations of the
HERALD Office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
Defness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intlamed con-
diton OF the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets
inlame1 you have 4 rumbling sound OF
imperfect hearing. and when it is en-
tirely closed deafness Is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition hearing will be destroyed Tor
ever; nine cases out OF ten are caused
by catarh, which is nothing but al
infamed condition Of the mucous sur
faces
We will give One Hundred Dollar
for any case Of Deafness icansed b.
catarrh) that cannot be cured by HAIR
Catarrh Cure Send for circulars, free
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
THE 9ND VA. REGIMENT.

1t has at last been definitely determin-
ell to muster ont the Second Virginia
Regiment, and the work will be common
ced al once. We supposed the regiment
will not be called together again and the
work Of mastering out will be conducted
at the diferant company headquarters.
As far as we can learn the men Of the
regiment had no complaint to make CT
their officers, but on the contrary seemed
to hold them in the highest esteem.
Particularly was this the case in regard
to the field officers, Col J. c. Baker, 1t.
Col. 0. B. Roller, Adjt- w. G. Campbell,
and the Majors of the ditfetant Bata'lions.
Capt. J. W. Magrnder and 1t. Hugh A.
KINGSLEY also seem to be great favorites
with the men of Co. A.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
STATE SCHOOL FUNDS.

The second appordonment Of Stale
School Funds for ls9S-Is99 was made
on the first day OF this month, and is at
the rate Of 80 cents per capita OF school
population. The whole amount appor-
toned TO Shenandoah county is s2lG0.50
This apportionment is made on account
of the appropriation by the General As
sembly under Act approved March 3.
sos. and the accumulated interest Oh
investments of the Literary Fund. From
the gross amount accruing from these
sources are deducted the salaries OF the
County and City Superintendent OF
Schools, the expenses OF the Central
Office. and the appropriation for Sum
mer Normal Schools Following is the
distribution by districts for tins county:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
One Minute Cough cure, cures
That 10 what It was made for'
DISTRICT INSTITUTES.

An Institute for Davis, Stonewall,
and Johnston districts will be held IN
the graded school building at Toms
Brook on Saturday the 10Th instant,
beginning at o o'clock. The day will
be devoted chiefly to the discussion
ofmethods of instruction IN the var
ious branches required TO be taught IN
our public schools; and every teacher
in the districts named is earnestly re-
quested to be present at the opening
hour, with the best preparation he Is
able to make towards doing his part
in rendering the meeting a profitable
one to all.
An Institute for Ashby district has
been appointed for the l2th at Comic
vile. and one for Stonewall at Saums-
Vile on the 26th. expect 10 be at
all these meetings; and | kindly ask
ALI our teachers to attend the one
nearest them, especially those who
failed to get to the County Institute
on the 9th and 2sth ultimo. Trus
tees and patrons also are cordially in
{ vted to be present.
Very truly,
]. b. McINTURFF,
Co. Supt. OF School.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
One Minute Coag.i Cure, cures.
That II -'ho- 6; rs Diade tof.
THE BEST PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlair's Pain Balm and bound on
to the affected parts Is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with 4 pain IN
the chest or side, or a lame back, give it
a trial You are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which il
affords. Pain Balm is also a certain
cure for rheumatism. For sale by L. r.
frwiu.
A good sized crowd was in town Mon
day, court day. A fair amount OF bust
ness was done bu' not as much as wa'
expected.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
THE GREAT SOUTHERN BAND
WITH % PEOPLE.

viii appear at the Peoples Opera
House for one night only, Monday Nov.
l4th II is one of the best bands before
the public today, and compares favor
ably with Times, Brooks or 'Sousa'-
they have an elaborate programme of
classic and standard music. The great de.
scriptiye piece as played by this band is
beyond conception. The band plays
National airs, the Animated pictures
show the situations such as Battle OF
Bull Run, Dewey's Victory at Manila.
Sampson at Santiago showing our
army and navy in all ITS locations and
battles Of the late war.
REGULATIONS by one Of the American
representative Readers, Miss Emma
Boulton, a lady who has amused and
brought 10 tears thousands Of people. in
every city in the United States and
Canada.
The Quartette is strictly first class
every one being solo voices.
Watch for them and don't forget the
date, Monday Nov. 18th. Seats now OF
sale at Twins drug store. Admission
80, 30 and %.
Grand street parade at noon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Cascarcts Candy Clthars;c. Inc or &c
&. &. I. fail to cure. druggists rcn'no money
A SIRE SIGN OF GROUP.

Hoarseness in child that is subject
to Group is a sure indication of the APP
proach Of the disease. II Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is given as soon as The
child becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has appeared, it will pre-
vent the attack. Many mothers who
have eroapy children always keep this
remedy at hand and find that it saves
them much trouble and IVORY. Ii can al
ways be depended upon andis pleas
ant to take. For sale by L. r. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
CLOAKs AND CAPEs.

Our cloaks and capes have been
advertised all over Shenan-
doah county by many customers lwho
were delighted with the styles, quality
and price but we desire TO inform all
who have not yet purchased that we have
Just received another new supply and
continue receiving them nearly every
day. Call to see us and we will please
you. +. L. Yates d Son.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
FE S TIV AL

The Shenandoah Chapter, NO o.
Daughters of the Confederacy' oil 'n's
place. will hold festival in the Oo"''
House on Thursday and Friday evenings
Nov. 18th & 18th.
The proceeds are for the Monu'"ea'
fund. The ladies nope foi iOera' pA''
rnnaOp
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
cLorHING ! CLOTHINGl

Yates & Son are supplying the people
with clothing this season. One reason
why they do so is because they handle
the goods OF the Ryan Tailoring Co.,
who guarantee their clothes to be of
good material, we'll made and well
lined. They actually furnish new lin-
ing if their lining should wear out in
one year If you want bargain in an
oyelCoat or suit Of clothes 90 to
p. l.. Yates & Son.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
81. ID. w nj mr.
Co. Supt. OF School.

Mr.. John W. COpp, OF near Fishers
Hill will soon have one OF the largest
fruit farms in The great Virginia Valley.
He now has over seven thousand apple.
pear. peach and other fruit trees plant
ed, many of which have commenced
bearing His fruits are all Of the very
best and most carefrlly selected vari' :
ties, and as many of the trees will soon
be bearing in good quantity must prove
of great value. Mr.. Copp deserves great
credit for his e:.tcrprising spirit. 1t is
just such men that will build up the
Valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11

Distressing Kidney aud Bladder disease
relieved ia six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure lt Is a
great surp 'isr on account Of lis exceed
ing piomptuefs in relieving pain IN
hla,lle,. kldncys aud back, in male or
female. Relieves retention IL water A.
most Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cuie this X the remedy. sold
nv B. Schmilt, Druggist Woo dstock'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

Is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
90 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 CALIFORNIA 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 CALI
goRNIA Fro SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
giyen TO millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
Ear n advance of all Other laxatives,
as It 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 OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
San FRANCISCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ks. NEw YORK. NJ 4
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
letter, SaIt-RIeum and Ec.
ZeHna.

The intense itching and smarhng Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly al
layed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases haYe been permanently cured By
It. Ii is equally efficient for itching
piles and fayorite IemOdy for sore
nipples, ehapped hands, chilblains, frost
bites and chronic sore eyes. % cts. pei
box. For sale by X. l.. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
RmckIen,s ArnIca saIve.

1he BssI Sll,e IN the world Tor Cnis,
uses, Sores. Ulcers, salt Rhenm FeyeI
sores, Tetter. Chapp.-d Hands, Chiiblaln~
Corns, and all skin Erupiions aud pos +
tively cnie- Piles. or 40 pay required u
is guaranteed Fo give perfreT -tt'sfact'rn
OF money refunded Price - CENTS per
box. For sale.bY r. rhmitr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11

Our friend Lewis Funkhouser, one OF
our most successful river farmers, a short
distance south Of town, brought us twin
kershaws that are decided curiosity.
Although good sized and perfectly form
ed. they are perfect twins being sohdly
grown together their entire length, in
Gliding the stems that attacked them to
the vine. He sent us message along
with them, but it is purely personal and
would not be OF general interest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11

The election in Woodstock on last
Tuesday was conducted with as mucn
oniet and decorum as the usual Sunday
services There seemed to be no none!
and no whisky.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
HUNTERS PLEASE READ.

Just in another big supply OF double
and single barrel guns. A Hopkins and
Allen gun, only 5000, a fine Richards
double barrel gun for sll.OO loading
tools, a complete outfit for 20 cts. only
Loaded shells 81 cts. DO X and powder
23c ID. Hunting coats and leggins a.
ways on hand. I. Glenn Locke.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-11-11
DeWitt's Little early TiserS'
The famous ii,tIe pills.
Poland China Hogs.

Nv herd Of Poland China hogs are
said by good stockmen to be OF the best
strain OF that famous bree'l ever raised
in the Valley. My breeding stock are
from the best herds OF Wisconsin and
nlinsis. My prices are less than they
can he laid down IN the Valley from
points outside the State.
o. p. wALLtiiAM,
Reliance, Warren Co, va.