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The Forrest City times., 1898-10-21
Ceremonies at Ponce.
ere pres


AT Ponce, by permission of Gen.
Henry, Col. j. Il. Castleman, of the
First Kentucky volunteers, arranged
to assemble all the regimental bands
to take part at that place in the cele-
bration at the final and formal surren,
der of the island.
The bands of the First Kentucky
volunteers, the Third Wisconsin vol.
unteers, the First volunteer engineers
and the Nineteenth regular infantry
played the Star Spangled Banner in
unison Immediately after the firing
OF the A guns from the batteries.
Review Called OF.
In consequence of the intense heat
Gen Henry decided not to allow a re-
view OF the troops, considering the en-.
feebled condition of the men.
Gen. Brooke will have sole charge
of the government of the island until
other arrangements are completed. 1t
is possible that the president may
designate military governor of the
island, to act in that capacity until
congress can provide for a territorial
civil government. No instructions
have been sent TO Gen. Brooke regard.
ing his duties after to-day, but he is
acquainted with the procamations OF
the president regarding the manage
ment of affairs. Gen. Brooke. it is un-
derstood. intends TO return to the
United States as soon as the affairs of
the island become more settled.
The Forrest City times., 1898-10-21

The situation in Paris is regarded
in well-informcd quarters in London
las being more serious than at any
time since the commune.
The Forrest City times., 1898-10-21

Washington, Oct. 19.-Tbe United
States is now formally in possession
of the island of Porto Rico as sover-
eign. The war department has re-
ceived the following:
''San Juan. Porto Rico, Oct. 1s.-Ssc-
rotary of War, Washington: Flags
have been raised on public buildings
and forts in this city and saluted
with national salutes. The occupation
of the island is now complete.
ISigned BROOKE"
The Forrest City times., 1898-10-21
A UNITED STATES COLONY.
Old Glory Raised On All the Pub
lie Buildings and Forts in
the Island of Porto Rico.
LATIN CONTROL AT LAST Surrendered.

tionai salutes by the Artillery and Forts
and Special Music by the Kegimentai
and Naval Bands-Many Foreign and
Insular OfBcials Attended.
The Forrest City times., 1898-10-21
National saIutes Fired.

The ceremony occurred to the ac-
compartment of national salutes by
the artillery and forts, and special
music by regimental and naval bands.
All the consular officers and the for
Ign consuls received invitations to at
tend the function, and most of them
were present.
Gen RrOOke'6 Headquarters haxe
The Forrest City times., 1898-10-21

Information has reached the war de-
S.artment that a high officer of the
Spanish army very recently made the
statement that had the Spaniards been
can army, its inability to withstand
tho hardships of the campaign, its
lack of medical and other supplies and
general ineiiiciency. as told in the
American press, the Spaniards would
never have surrendered.
The Forrest City times., 1898-10-21

The subsistence department of the
army has a statement refuting some
features of the testimony of Maj. Sea-
man, surgeon, before the war investi-
eating commission. Maj. Seaman said
no one could get supplies for the sick
from the commissary of subsistence,
yet when he left Ponce the chief com
missary there had at his disposal
s244,o0o, subject to requisition of sur
geons, for just such supplies as Sea-
Gan saio he wanted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
Millions Given AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub
lic 10 Know OF one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be &c nerous to the
needy and suffering. The ploprietors
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, have
given away over ten million trial bottles
OF this great medicine, and have the
satisfaction Of knowing il has absolute
ly cured thousands Of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
diseases Of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
are surely cured byit. Call on b.
Schmiit Druggist, and get a trial bottle
free. Regular size 5Oc. and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
PERSONAL.

mr. David 0lilock, one OF our ola GU
zens, is quite poorly.
Miss Nan Hollis, of strasburg, is visit
ing Miss Laura Walton.
Mrs. Flora Snyder of Green Hope wa:
visiting friends, in Woodstock, last week
Mr. j. c. Van Pelt spent a few days
with his family in this place, this week
Mr.. Charles Estep. of Kansas, is visit
ing relatives, vt Fishers Hill.
Mr.. w. T. Williams left Wednesday
morning for Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Palmer, of Maryland is visiting
the family o. Mr.. VIM. Hilleary, on
north Nam street.
Rev. II. H. Kennedy was engaged In
a protracted meeting, in Warren Co., last
week.
Rev. N II. Skyles, who has been visit
ing his son Rev. Eugene skyles, of Penn
sylyania, has returned home.
Mrs. Rev. H. H. Kennedy, ofthis place
spent few days recently with friends IN
Luray.
Miss Sarah Litton, of this place, was Wis
iting Rev. L. Fox and wife, Of Winches-
ter.
Mr.. Silas Hoover, we'll known resi-
Cent of the river section short distance
South of town, recently visited friends in
Page county.
Mr.. Charles Cash, who has been al
Dayton Ohio, for nearly two years, re-
turned to his home at Calvary last Satur-
day. He seems to like Ohio very much
= We are pleased to notice that Mr.
JACOB Wisman who has just recovered
from a severe spell of sickness, is able to
be out again.
Miss Cornelia Pritchard of Pocohontas
Co. w. Va, who has been visiting at
Riverside returned to her home last Mon
day.
Mr.. Clyde Walton, Of the Randolph
Macon Academy, Front Royal, spent Il
few days of last week and this at his
home here. He was accompanied by his
young friend, Mr.. Will Etchison.
Mr.. VIM. Stickley and wife, Of near
strasburg, spent Thanksgiving with Col
E. E. Shckley.
Justice w. II. Crouch, Of McKeesport.
Pa, who was down here with Mr.. 1. ).
Lindamood on a hunting trip Of two
weeks, returned home Saturday. Mr.
Crouch has one Of the finest bird dogs
that has ever ranged the fields OF this
section: He is tireless ranger, has a
nose as sure as death or taxes, and Is
trained as fine as silk. When that dog
fails to find game there is none in that
country. MI Crouch is very pleasant
gen tleman and made friend OF every
one he met down here, and will receive
warm welcome whenever he comes
again.
DR.. Carlton D. Haas is Assistant Sur
peon at the National Soldiers Home
near Fort Monroe, Virginia. His excel
lent record, also experience as Residen
Physician one year al Washington Home
of Incurabes, rendered him material adj
vantage for advancement in the Medical
profession. lie is the eldest son of lsaa
c. Haas, Of Washington, D. c,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02

One Of the most conveuicmt enterprises
of our town is the flour and feed store re-
Gently started by two of our accommo-
dating Young men, Messrs. NJ. 5. koonlz
and sam. Howe. They are next to the
shenandoah County Bunk where they
keep all grades Of the best flour. corn
meal ard buekwheat flour and feed OF
all kinds. They are determined to please
their patrons. Everything purchased
there will be delivered 10 any part Ct
town. Give them a chance and they VIII
please you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
PERU HURON. co. O.,
NUN. IT
DEAR FRIENDS

| DEAR FRIENDS
Listening to a lee
ture on Saturday night last, by the
famous Confederate Spy, Belle Boyd, |
was reminded of the days OF 81 to 90
and thought to write you to see il you
vet remembered the "Yank" that you
so kindly befriended after the battle of
New Market, May 18th. 1864.
There is little danger that | shall
forget those days while reason shall last,
and l will ever remember, with feelings
of the deepest gratitude, your family for
the disinterested hospitality with which
You entertained and cared for me in my
time OF need.
1 was especially entertained by the
lecture, because Belle Boyd operated IN
the Valley where nearly all our service
was spent and was familiar with many
of the scenes and events that she so
wildly described.
The ca ,tain of my company, Dwight
Kellogg arrested her at Martinsburg,
and took her to Washington, and this
lecture was delivered at his place north
Fairfield, and this was the fist time he
had met her since the war; Perhaps you
may remember having met Captain
kellogg.
lie was forage master under Hunter
and called at your place after the New
Market fight, irquiring abort me, ana
he told me he saved your place from the
depredations OF foragers for the Zine at
leafs. on account of the kindness you
had shown me,
We are about to erect monument 10
the fallen comrades of our regiment at
Winchester, Va. l will likely 90 there
and IL do I would like very much to
call on you.
Iwlsh you would write me- have the
letters you wrote me many years ago. l
often read them and show them to my
friends.
l am iifty-eight years old and, you
know, old folks live in the part and l
can think Of nothing that would give
me greater satisfaction than to visit the
scenes OF the war, even down at Ander-
sonville, with which was once so
familiar.
Remembering you all with the
kindest feelings. remain
Very truly yours.
L. p. SNYDER.
The above letter was addressed 10
Miss Martha A. Cline. the writer being
Ignorant Of the fact that she had passed
to her eternal home The letter is eN'
pressiye Of the feeliug- Of the old soldiers
generally. They now live in the pas''
The stirring scenes through which they
passed during the couhiet are ever ready
to present themselves to their mlnd''
and nothing affords them more pleasure
thau to revisit the places so intimately
associated with their ow" experience
The old soldier has a desire TO re''7I
even the oil prison, where he was com
nellcd TO learn how small an amount o'
food was sufficient 10 preserve h @. liz
] loves to talk with those Who fought OF
0 the other side and TO exchange their ID
2 dividual recolleciions of battles ln "hici
they were engaged as enemies. II Mt
SNYDER will revisit this valley he VII
find many old soldiers who will be S'"'
TO meet him and give him further e'I
e dence of the fact that Nirginifns are a
: ready to meet their guests in the time
= pelce. as they were In the days whe
l. the bugle blasts and the long roll re
s sounded through this lovely valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
WEDDING BELLS.
JOHN SON--HOTTEL.


Miss Mollie Hotel. siste of Mr.. James
Hotel. Of the willard House. Mt.
Jackson. and one of the most Attractive
young ladies of that place, was married
on Wednesday morning of last week to
Mr.. Geo. II. johnson, a popular young
salesman in Mr.. S. P. Lonas' mercantile
establishment. Soon after the cermony
they took the morning train for visit
to Washington, d. G.
Miss Hotel is daughter of the late
Jacob Hotel, who for many years of his
life resided on Pugh's Run near Wood
stock. She, as well as Mr.. Johnson
has many relatives and friends in this
section who wish them loug life OF
perfect happiness.
BOYER-CLOWER.
A brilliant and attractive wedding took
place in tbs Lutheran church at Fair
view. few miles northwest of Wood
stock. on Wednesday evening OF last
week. when Dr. Lemuel Boyer, A popu-
lar and widely known young business
man. of this place, and Miss Elton,
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. o. ;.
| Closer. of near Mt. Airy, were united
in marriage by the brides pastor, Rev.
D. II. Rhodes, of the Christian church.
The bride is one of the most attractive
Young ladies OF that section, and is de-
servedly popular with large circle Of
friends. The church was tastefully and
handsomely decor ated with potted
: p,ants and flowers.
To the music Of the wedding marcl
skiilfully rendered by Miss Ethe
IShckley, the bridal party entered th'
church, making a most attractive picture
TO the crowded congregation. Thu
ceremony though short was most i'm
p-essively performed by Mr.. Rhodes.
The ushers were Messrs. Lee Young
Ras. McInturff, II. F. Boyer and j. W
: Bower. The best man was Mr., GilbcT
b Boyer, brother OF the groom, maid o
honor, Miss Gertie Clover, sister Of tn
bride. The attendants were, Mise
Carrie and Alice Boyer, sisters of tn
groom, and Messrs Geo. Watson and Il
= P. Miller.
y The bride and her maid of Honor
were beautifully gowned in whit
VI organdie over white silk, and bot
> carried white chrysan'hemnms.
y Miss Alice Boyer wore white organd
p" over pink silk, and Miss Carrie Boy'
+ wore white organdie over blue silk, an
" each carried white chrysanthemums,
'' The presents from the many relativ
and friends of the bride and groom we
is both numerous and valuable
Is The morning after the ceremony NJ
w and Mrs Boyer left for Washington,
or spend a short time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02

While holding the drill IN putting
down a hole in a rock under the new D.
& L. Building on Friday Of last wee',
Nr Jno. Wiley was struck on the nan
bv a sledge welded by fellow "o'N
man and quite painfully hurt ana
bruised. DR.. II. II. Irwin dressed 'ne
wound. and Mr.. Wiley was soon o"'"
af work.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
Additional Dining Car Service -SOu'"e'"
Railway.

Commencing November 23rd' lo'''
dining cars were inaugurated Oh oo" ~,
ern Railway Omitted States Fast Man
train. daily. the year round in'S
completes dining car services on ','e
double daily limited trains o. ",'
Southern Railway 10 Florida y '''''''
and points south and southwest. AT
teutlon is called to the fact that no
stons will be male for meals between
Washington and Charlotte N e.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
Tetter, SaIi-Rheum ana Ec-
TPIlBi.

The intense itching and smartng Incl.
dent to these diseases. is instantly al
Iayed by applying Cham'erlain's Eye
and skin Ointment Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. II equally efficient for itching
niles and favorite remedy for sore
nipples. chappcd hands, chiIblains, frost
hites and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per
box For sale by X. l.. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02

TIC c,ns,nrcts Candy Cathar,ic Toe or PC.
20 C.I.Y-il TO cure. 1ru.-.sta refund money
We are glad to announce to our pa
irons that cur subscription list Is stead
iy increasing. 1t is now larger than II
has been at any time IN the last eighty
one years. and is, we believe, larger
than that of any paper ever published
in the county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
DOROTHA MUNTI.

Mrs. Dorotna Muntz died at Beaver
Falls. Pa, on Monday Nov. sist, aged
Oversee years. She was native OF near
Woodstock and her maiden name was
Hotel. Her first husband was Rev.
Jacob f. Dieffenbacher, who was pastor
of the Reformed church Of this place at
the time of his death. She leaves two
sons by her first husband, and daugh-
ter by her last one, at whose home she
ed
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
OBITUARY..
yin I. II
WILLIAM DONALDSON.

William Donaldson, one Of our Oldest
citizens died ou last Thursday morning.
aged So years, 6 months and2l days
lie was porn in Baltimore, but moved
10 hi. place with his mothers family
when small boy. Throughout his en-
tire life. he was energetic and indus
trious. When boy. he carried the mail
from this place to Moorefeld, W. Va.
lie clerked in a store for while, after
ward, engaged in the timing and copper
smith business which he continued TO
the time Of his death.
About 81 years ago he was married 10
Miss Susan Mary Hickman daughter
Of TIE late John T. Hickman, OF this
place.
while he had a large family. but hve
II his children. one son aud four daugh-
fers survive him. lie was an anectionate
husband and a kind and loving father
lie was the Youngest of seven children.
All Of whom lived to an old age, Their
average, at the time Of death, being
about seventy-eight years.
His extensive business carried on iol
so many years IN this place gave hi"
a general acquaintanceship throughou
the entire county. He was man o
decided convictions, and was fearless il
the expression of them. He was fond o
reading and was well posted not only Il
the history Of our own country but II
that of other nations He was goo
conversationalist and an entertaining
COMPANION. AT his home he was hos
pitable and never seemed to enjoy hin
self more than when he was entertain
ing company.
Few of his earlier associates snrviv
him. One by one. they passed away an
now he has gone to join those who hav
preceded him.
After funeral services conducted at hi
late home. by Rev DR.. Stephenson
Of the Presbyterian church, assisted b
Rev. II. II. Kennedy, of the Methods
church. his remains were deposite
beside those of his wife, in the Lutl
, eran cemetery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
Buc,,len,s Arnica saIve.

The B .-t S.l,r in the world for Cuts.
Il u,sc- sores. Ulcers, Salt Rhenm. Fever
: re-. letter. Chapped Hands, Chi
Corns, aud al skin Ernpiicns, and posi- +
,velv cures Piles, or no nav required. u
il guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
~ money refunded. Price % cents POI
box. For sale bv b. Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive
Cures piles. ScaIds. BDrns.
n. & netchon,s Anti Dluretic

Nav he worth to you more than 500
- voI have a child who soils bedding
from incoutenence Of water during sleep
Cures old and yenng alike. 1t arrests
tho trouble at once. 81. Sold by Il.
Sc6mitt Druggist, Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
Keep Your Eye on This.

I n.y. IL You DO NOT WISH TO
| CONTINUE TAXING THF HEkALl I
J .vrrR YOUR SUBSCRIPTION F1FiFEs
( nvv1-sv TO rAxEITFRoM TIE POST
I OFFICE AND REQvysT THE Posi
w,sTvR TO so INFORM Us. 1T WILL :
NOT COST YOU A CENT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
Advertising KaAes.

Advertisements will be inserted a. g. g.,
dollar per square of ten lines or less iU'
10 srst insertion. and so cents Tor eS'"
.ubsequent insertion
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
GEO. HosHoUR.

Mr. Geo. Hoshour died on Saturday
waning last abou, ) o'clock, after weeks
suffering from heart disease.
He was one of our most popular young
men and was respt cted and liked by
every one in tins community He had
been from his early childhood a great
sufferer from rheumatism, but he bore II
al with the accomplishing spirit OF a
Christian, and met death with the forth
tude OF a true believer.
lie was devoted member OF the
Methodist church. His age was about q
years.
His body was consigned to the toni
on Mondoy with the funeral rights oil
the |. 90 f. of which he WAS worthy
member.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
FTRS WANTED.

Bring your inrs of all kinds to Mauck
q Youngs's store on court days for which
we will pay the highest cash prizes.
j. W. SHEET & BRO
Dec. 2-lmo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
HORSES WANTED.

want to buy load of general pur-
nose horses and will be at Woodstock,
on December court day.
~ l.. p. MILLER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02

The cold wave of last Sunday got in
without the consent of the weather
hureau. A close watch will be kept
hereafter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
WANTED.

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 it by insertinn a small notice in
this column.)
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
TEACHERS MEETING.

The teachers Of Johnston District Will
meet at Zion School House. on the ilrst
Saturday in December ats O'clock ior
the purpose of organizing A Teachers
League"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02

See my line Of Xmas Rockers, nothing
nicer for present. G. r. Fravel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
OLD
FRIENDS
NEED NO
introduction

rIanv have known our goods
for more than forty years,
consequently we don't need :
TO use much space in telling
what our goods are. We have
always made the BIZ 81 You (
know what The limit
Quality means--be-t goods
nossible. Nothing cheap a5Oiit
them but the price, and
they're always true 10 for
mula. There are others who
sell at lower prices, perhaps;
after YOU test the goods you
know why, and you'll be
glad if you have bought ours
instead. We are in the market
TO supply all who want first
class goods at reasonable
prices.
Let us help you little about
buying right. 1t means not
only right prices but right
goods. We have bOtn, and
would be glad to tell you
about the m.
B SCHMiTT,
Druggist,
Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02
THF ryCgIENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

;s dino not only to the or'ginalliy anu
j, . u.v - the combination. but also
slin up asre and skill with which II Is
70 ~. a',factured by scientific processes
i ,.''l 60 the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Sno~ W. and we wish to impress upon
20 %, t Gm.S importance Of purchasing the
go a. and original remedy AS tns
Genuine M Syrup of Figs is manufacturers ra
genu u,a c.nFoRNIA FIG SYRUP 20,
" ,,, n knowledge Of that TACT wiz
oniy, ane in avoiding the worthless
a .,.",;ons manufactured by other par
l.nl''', The HIGH standing Of the CALI
tes. T,o SYRUP Co. with the medi-
fo". ,rofession. and the satisfaction
60" 's;ih the genuine Syrup OF Figs has
VIM" % ,oillions of families, makes
~ nome of the Company guaranty
l',e ,hee excellence Of its remedy. 1t is
o. Wv Wv ADVANCE of all othtr laxatives,
al . cts ON the kidneys, liver and
, ~ without irritating or weaken
". ,hem. and it does not grippe nor
ins .aate In order to get its beneficial
n 49, please remember the name OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02

newItrs Little Early sSisers,
Ths ismaus h.tie oiiis-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-12-02

n Newman. Pres. NJ. Cofman. Cashr
The Shenandoah County. Bank
ORGANIZED. 1872. Recognized 1878
Deposits and Collections solicited
Satisfaction guaranteed. Discount H"'e
Six Per Cent.
T. TRIPLErr. Pres. R.N. LANTz' 'l'e-fi''
Merchants and Farmers Bank O
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
10. ---
DIRECTORS:
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u R,iby and T. p. kCOniL
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