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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
y Woodstock, Va, April 18th, 1917.
TO Carrie G.. Donaldson. Minnie >.
Donaldson. Bette r. Donaldson, NJ. l..
Magruder andJ. w. Magrudcr, Compits.
and ,,,.,,.
d. p. Magruder. adinr. OF william
Donaldson. decd, J. w. Donaldson anu
Relic Donaldson, in her own right and
AS wife OH. w. Donaldson, NJ. Is. Wun-
der. trustee. p. w. Magrudcr, trustee,
and J. G.. Baker gdn. ad litem for william
Edgar Donaldson. and Deborah NJ
Donaldson Gniants.) Deits'
You are hereby notified that l have
fixed upon the 10th day OF May next,
between the hours OF O'Clock a. IT, "nu
G o'clock p. M. to take and settle, al nv
office. the accounts OF extract OF decree.
.ITpon consideration whereof, the court
doth adiulge. order and decree that THIS
cause be referred to NJ. W. Magruder' a
Comr. i'm Chancery of this court. VINO Is
hereby directed to ascertain and report:
|. The real estate of which William
Donaldson died seized and pos
scssed. its actual annual value.
.. The debts binding the same, ar
ranged according to their priority
3 And the Commissioner is, also
directed to settle the accounts OF ID. L.
Magrud r, Admr. OF William Donaldson.
4. Any other matter the Commissioner
may deem proper, or the parties IN III
tercst may requiIe--required to be taken
by the decree OF Shenandoah Circuit
Cont rendered on the 9th day OF April
1889. to he used in evidence IN SUIT M
chancery depending in said court be-
tween Carrie " Donaldson, sc. complts.
anil William DonaldsOn's ahmr. &c
defs. and If from any cause the taxing
of said accounts shall not be cOmmenc.
ed. or having been commenced should
not be completed on that day, the TAX
inc of the same will be adjourned from
day TO day, or from place to place, I'M
MI the same are taken and completed.
Given uader my hand as Commissloner
in chamcery OF said Court, at my once
in said county the day ard Yfor nrS'
aforesaid.
VI. w. MAGRUDER, {. =. ,. 1.
T. & i. pa.
W. & W. d. apr. 2l-4w.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
A Prophetic Dream.

The recent death Of Rev. Dr. Charles
F. Allen Of Maine recalls many anec.
Totes Of this distinguished clergyman.
One, which Dr. Allen greatly enjoyed
telling, concerned the fulfllment OF a
dream which came in boyhood to his
friend, the late Judge Charles Danforth.
man universally beloved as wise
judge and a good man.
1t seems that Judge Danforth and Df
Allen were boys together at Norridge'
wock. Me. Charley Allen and Charley
Danforth were the best Of friends, and
together often attended the sessions of
the supreme court at the old Norridge-
wOck courthouse.
One morning Danforth. on his way
to school, told Allen Of a singular dream
which he had the night before. He said;
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

500 have already been mounted in posi-
tions commanding the entrances Of the
principal harbors on the Atlantic coast,
fire a IL inch shell weighing LOU
pounds. This, following high trace
tory, is intended to fall upon the I'M
armored decks of vessels, and, by ex-
ploding, demolish the machinery de-
stroy the crew and perhaps sink the yes,
sci. These weapons each weigh about 10
tons. are II feet 9 inches long, and their
- inch rifed bore is 10 feet in length.
Their greatest diameter at the breech
is 3 feet , inches. This great mass
of metal is so nicely balanced that 1t
can be loaded, aimed and fired by two
men. The loading is performed by sim
ole mechanisms, and with a trained
gun company of six men one accurate
shot can be fired every two minutes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

"I dreamed that was a judge and was
holding court at the courthouse. 1t was
the first day of the court, and You came
in and opened the court with prayer.
You were a minister.
Nearly 80 years after that morning,
when Judge Danforth was serving on
the bench of the supreme judicial court
of Maine, he was assigned to hold court
at Norridgewock, the home of his boy
hood. When he entered the courtroom
TO open the court. he found that his old
friend. Rev. DR.. Allen, was to otficiate
as clergyman at the opening OF the
court. Immediately after the prayer
Judge Danforth, turning to DR.. Allen,
said, with twinkle in his eye;
"Charley, my dream has been full
filed. Youths Companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
ReIief I'm six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure 1t is a
great surprise on account Of its exceed
ing piomptness in relieving pain IN
blades. Kidneys and hack, IN male or
female. Relieves retention II water al
most Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by B. Schmtt, Druggist Woodstock
Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Young Father I'm the future)-
Great Snake,! Can't you do some
thing 10 quit that Dabyi It's etrr'
nal sQuallDg just drives me Wild !!
Young Mother calmly 10 ser
vant) Maria, bring ia my hus
banu's mothers phonOgraph and
put In the cylinder CAT Zen
Months" | want him 70 hear how
his voice sounded when he was
young.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
OONNTssIcNER,s OFFICE.

~ Woodstock. Va. April 18th, 1899.
r. VI. Iantz and p. Z. Lindamood. partners
trading under the firm name Of Lantz
Lipdamood, ComPlts
Against in Chancery,
LucyV Roby. George 4. Robcy: P. W.. Ma
gfuder. trustee and the Valley Building
and Loan Ass. incorporated Defts,
Compliments and Defendants in the above
named cause. and the lien creditors ci Lucy
V. RObey. are hereby notified that have
fixed upon Tuesday the 2}d day of May 1899
if fair, If not on the next fair day thereafter.
Sunday excepted AT my office in Woodstock.
Va. between the hours of a. m, and 5p. m o.,
to take, state and report;
% The real estate OF which Lucy '. K0bey
and George 4. RObOy are seized.
I'D Tho liens binding the same arranged
according TO their priority.
AID The actual and annual value OF said
real estate.
GF) Any other matter fhe parties in inter
est may require. or the Commissioner may
deem proper. Pursuant TO decree entered
in the above named cause in the April
Term of the circuit court of Shenandoah
county,
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancery of said court the day any year first
above written.
W. h. MILEY. c. c. s c.
apr. 2l-4t. Tavenner 4 Bauserman. pq.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

Mrs. U1nks-WEaI'S ynnr bus
band, Mrs. Tra,isl AMI seen
him for purt' nigh week now.
Mrs. Travis-Ile went over INTO
Pawuee county last Friday.
Mrs. HJnks-H w did he &C
cy clone or hossbsckf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
From One Point of View.

TRUSTS put up prices, don't theyT
asked the boy.
"Some people say they do, " answered
the father cautiously.
"When prices go up, we have to econ
omize. don't weY' persisted the boy.
eve surely do answered the man
who pays the bills.
"Well," said the boy, with sigh
81 wish you'd tell mamma that there 8
a soap trust now. Chicago Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
An illustration.

81 can't believe that this wireless
telegraphy is possible. "
"Why. of course it is Hasn't your
wife ever let you know clear across a
crowded room that you were making a
fool Of yourself {" Philadelphia North
American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

New York's benevolent pawnshop
paid 6 per cent last year and loaned
5000, 600 on Al, 600 pledges, nearly all
of which were redeemed on time. The
managers consider the work complete
success. st. Louis GlobeDemocrat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
JAMES WICKHAM
Practical ELECTRICIAN,
w .r...-r-..I- "
w OODsTOCR, VA.

is prepared to furnish electrical door
bells. burglaraIarG~ ,annunciators sets,
fans, dc. and to repair electrical ap-
paratus Of all kinds.
Office ana laboratory, Corner OF
Court and Muhlenburg streets, Wood
stock. Va
Prompt attention given to all calls.
Orders by telephone will receive
prompt attention.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

"Swtedle, what sort of WHEEL are
yOu gong To ride this YEAR,"
"rm pushing a tour wheeled
bahy carriage This ear. Troggins.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

She-You was bound to have
me. John. YOu can't say that l
ever ran after you, Old hoy.
H,-Very true, Maria, and The
rat trap never runs after the mouse,
bat il gail hers him in all the same.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

.HOlher-" lyon say the youne
scamp took You in Lis arms. What
did you say 10 nimy'
Daughfei-"I said, Hold onn"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

"Do yOu ge to churcb to hear
the sermon or mnsltg' 81 60 t0r
the hims," said Maud.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
NOTICE.

The store accounts c. G. Borden are
i'm NV hands for collection Claims not
settled before July lSt. viii be placed IN
the hands Of an officer.
apr. li-Gt. II. tOkDEN'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
A BEACON of Hone.

To those afflicted with Kidney or
Bladder Diseases is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
Rail Road Ties Wanted,

viii pay CASH for green White Oak
and green Chestnut Oak Ties. delivered
at any point along Southern Railway
between Strasburg junction and llar-
risonburg, Va. Address all communca'
ton to j. ID. GkAblLL,
ian. 13fltf Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

May be worth to you more than SlC0
il YOU have child who soils bedding
from incouteuence 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, 1899-05-05

A GeOr gia man struck bis funny
bone against a wagon wi eel the
Other day and has since been
speechless With paraly Sis.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05

A silver fox skin was s0lli in
London last week for Sl.1JO at
auction. This is the highest price
on record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
A Life For SOC.

Many people have been cured OF
Kidney Diseases by taking a 30; bottle
of Foley's Kidney Cure.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
Boi|S and Pirnp|GS
Give Warning.

When Nature is overtaxed, she has
her own way of giving notice that assist
ance is needed. She does not ask ior
In until it is impossible to get along without
Boils and pimples are an indication that
q system is accountability impurities which
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-05-05
An UNFAILIRG SIGN THAT
NATURE IS APPEALING a /.
the

FOR help must x be SOsfRh that not SAFELY
w To neglect to purify the blood at this
time means than the annoyance OF painful TUs 10
ans;n The system succumbs to any ordinary Illness ahu
unable to Withstand the many ailments when arc ~
prevalent during spring and summer ,-..,o 1vosh
.oTs. was afflicted for long time with pimpes whch
were very annoying, they dsgured my scs n,t
snd thoroughly cleansed my blood and now reJolce IN
a GOOD complexion which never had before
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
WHERE is THE ooRnEorrvEt

It Is becoming serious question for the
American people to consider and answer
whether through partisanship and the hold
az the spells system they are losing their
ability to reform public abuses, or to
punish the shortcomings or evil conduct
of their officials? It is not party ques-
tion--it addresses itself to the Nation as
one involving the very perpetuation OF our
rights and institutions.
It is matter OF small Importance
whether General Nelson A. Miles is sus-
tanned or criticised by an army board, so
far as Miles personal standing and for
tunes are concerned. 1t Is OF no conse-
quencs 10 the country whether General
Alger goes out of office with the record
OF capable or an inefficient secretary or
not. so far as that record only Affects his
place In history 1t is OF vital concern to
the republic. however. to nave charges
made by an officer honestly Investigated
and abuses removed from the public ses.
vice when they noioriously exist. II is
vital TO the public welfare that inefiicIency
In any deDartment shall be condemned.
II is OF SURPRISING Importance that evils
should be cured rather than smotherod,
only to reappear In more dangerous
form. II human testimony Is to be set
aside for partisan purposes. or endeavors
to reform the public service are TO be re-
buked because they come from certain In
dividuais and affect other Individuals; IL
The power OF office is to be used 10 cover
up the failures OF administration. and can
he so used with immunity, Il Will at once
be asked where are we to hope for the
correctives Where is the vital principle Of
National self purihcationg
The report OF the beef inquiry court is.
unfortunately, not an exception TO rule.
but . compliance with Il. It follows a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
HOUSTON, TUESDAY, MAY ., isoo.
TEN PAGES TODAY.
HAVANA AND rue runLIo HnALrm.


The health officer Of the city OF Ha-
vana, who Is familiar with the health
record OF that place, expresses surprise
that there was only one death from yell
low fever there last month. The fact is.
he says. as inexpllcable by him as It is
remarkable, for it is possibly the first
time in century that such immunity
from the disease has been experienced by
Havana in April.
This official thinks that the improved
sanitary condition Of the place can not
already have caused such record at
this time OF the year, and that possibly
the usual epidemic is only postponed, to
break out In It's old virulent form this
month or next. He declares that while
much has been done TO clean the city
and fumigate the houses. there was so
much 10 do in that direction that three
months under American rule could but
mark the beginning of a sanitary santa
ton.
Possibly, however. this gentleman un-
derestimates after all the happy effects
q an ounce OF prevention in the prem
ises. This death in Havana last month
may have been the only fatal result In
many cases that were not severe enough
to be reported. and may thus add con-
frmation to our experience in this ooun-
try within the past two years that the
there Is any regard whatever for san-
tary regulations. New Orleans is not yet
a clean city according to reports, but It
is In far better condition In sanitary
way than It was ten years ago. To that
Improvement was attributed the mild
that city last year and the year preceding
In Santiago the cleaning up OF the town
has wen nigh banished the fever, so that
the big amount of street cleaning and
house cleaning and the extent 10 which
health regulations have been enforced in
Havana during the past three months,
may be far more married. tribute to
the efficacy of sanitation in preventing
yellow fever than this Havana expert
is willing to admit or appreciate,
The record is especially reassuring to
our gulf States. II indicates that II Is
likely that the once dreaded scourge VIII
be conquered in Its fayorite habitat and
from which It has for a century threat
ened the lives and material interests OF
the Southern States Of the Union. II fur
nlshes another guaranty. too. that by
Keeping our own skirts clean we need
have hut little fear hereafter of the type
Of yellow fever with which we may have
to contend. 1t seems, in word. to DEM
onstrate also that sanitation is better
safeguard than guarantees.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
BRENNAN BRIEFS.
Senator Linn VIII Repd Texas DecIn-
rntion of Inhencnhence.

Brennan. Texas, May Sunday morn
Ing the dead body OF Esom Sykes. colorcd,
was found lying alongside the tracks of
the Conroe and somervlle branch of the
Santa Zee, about two miles from Mont
gomery. Both feet had been cut off by
a train. and ne was otherwise injured.
Hon. Beauregard Bryan. one of the com
mittee on invitation for the unwilling o.
the Independence monument which Is 10
be placed at the old town of Washington
has received letter Hon John E. Linn.
state senator from Wharton county, advls.
ing him that he Will accept the invitation
to read the Declaration of Texas Inde-
pendence July next. at which time the
exercises win take place.
Archie W. Watson. living at Stone three
miles from Brenham is arranging to make
an experiment in the growing of hemp
He has procured seeds from a citizen o.
Galveston and will during the coming year
cultivate crop. He does not know what
success will attend the efforts, but ne will
take great care In the matter and get all
Their" is out of 1t. r. the crop is successful
he viii enlarge on it during the next year.
II is said that a profit of 500 per acre can
be realized from hemp
Andrew Bradford. who has been with the
regular army In Porto Riro. has returned
to the city, and wI1l probably remain here
The Young man states that he enjoyed his
stay in the new possessions but that he is
glad TO get back to his home. lie is a
nephew of Mrs Snrita Tamplitt of this
city.
At 1880 o'clock Wednesday morning, at
the home of the brides parents. near Gay
Hill, Mr.. FInny Clay of independence and
Miss Lizzie Sayles will be married. Rev
Z. w. Tarrant Of Brennan officiating. The
bride is the daughter OF Captain b. G.
Ssyles one of the largest planters in this
county. The groom is son Of the late
T. c, Clay who was one of the largest
laud owners in this county
At the Central Christian church Sunday
night Miss A. l.. A. Murcutt of australia
delivered a lecture on temperance and
Christianity, the edifce being crowded.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
HOW CITIES ARE BUILT.

The marked effects upon the growth and
prosperity of city in consequence OF the
establishment OF new industrial plants In
its midst, are being noted again in Birm-
ingham, Ala, where each successive step
forward in the number OF industrial en-
terprises has been so conspicuously at
tended by an increase in population and
business activity.
II is said by an Alabama paper that the
new steel MILL the rod and wire mill and
attendant industries recently secured by
Birmingham, or its vicinity. will add TO-
900 TO the population of the county! This
means Increased political power. taxable
wealth and prestige for that community
In Birmingham, the same authority in
forms us, there are no longer any va
cant houses. aud house building has begun
again on a big scale" Rents have in,
creased until they insure good profit On
investments III lthf ehlntt. tho ptupic VI
all classes are said TO be greatly encour-
aged at their bright outlook. 1t is not
boom" but large. healthy and pcr,na-
nent growth and is the direct result of the
increase OF industrial establishments.
Records like this are becoming common
in the South. II a community desires 10
enlarge it's population, its business, its
taxable values. its general prosperity, the
way is amply blazod by prominent cities
in Alabama. in the Carolinas and Georgia
that within the past ten years have been
promotion of local industrial development.
Houston has been prosperous for years,
but Il will be question whether It Will
hold its present pre-eminence II vigilant
and progressive rivals in the Texas coast
country do not find us utilizing our capl-
tai and advantages to their fullest extent
in the Immediate future A big, prominent
town must grow up in the vicinity OF Sa-
bine Pass. 1t is no longer secret that
Galveston is moving theoretically to get
ahead. Houston. however, can become the
great city OF Texas II It Wills to SO be-
come With ship channel. and variety
OF big mills and factories here neither
Houston's population nor her volume OF
business in the next decade can be ap-
preached by any city in this State.
But our local capital must see and atiI-
Ice its opportunities. Millions of idle
money in the banks do not make great
city. It is not boarded, but active, capital
that builds towns--not interest on loans,
but profits on industry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09

commission whose reports were even dis
credited in advance. II Is not IN military
matters alone, either. that Investigating
OF bribery made against distinguished
senators by branch OF the legislature OF
their States are pigeon holed or adversely
reported on by committee OF the SEN
ate without any inquiry into the facts.
Widely published facts Indicating corrup
tion. favoritism or incompetency In differ
ent departments OF the public service are
patriots who talk reform" are character
lied as cranks or slanderers. while protests
against the commission of public wrongs
are denounced as "treasonsble.'
What is the country coming to when II
thus loses Its capacity 10 rebuke official
eviidoing? How can reform in any gov
ornamental department be effected when
the department itself tries the case and
refuses to regard the testimony against
III And how can the department be tried
by a jury not OF It's choosing when parti-
sanship In congress will not see the ne
cessity for an impartial investigation of
all charges of official misconduct?
That Nation is we'll on the way TO per-
manent decline chat can not or will not
correct abuses. that smooths over the sore
spots and excuses the weaknesses dis
closed in the administration OF affairs.
These reflections are peculiarly pertinent
to the present time when we contem-
plate the manner OF handling the Dreyfus
matter in France. and the war scandals
in this countyr. "whitcwssh" is the most
dangerous agent that can be applied to
public affairs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
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Ia GRANGE LOCALs.
A Number of People In Attendance
ON Court.

Number OF People In Attendance
ON Court.
La Grange, Texas, May s.--John Schulz
macher, George Il, Lenert Esq, and
Misses Lille Schumacher, Julia Schulz
macher and Emma Lenert OF this city and
Miss Laura Perlltz of Schulenburg left
over the Southern Pacific to-day for San
Antonio, to take In the bankers conven-
ton and excursion 10 the City OF Mexico,
Owing to the fact that the district
court and commissioners court are both
In session today the little city presents
quite a busting appearance Among 10,
prominent visitors from various portions
u the county The Post correspondent
noted the following: Charles A. Ksssler OF
Schulenburg, Hon. John c. Spscksls OF
Warrenton, Robert A. VOTERS Of Schulen-
burg, John A. Menetee, tho lumber baron,
Of Engle; Mayor Theodore VOTERS OF
Schulenburg; NJ. Kasper of Wsrda; Neill
W II. Saunders OF Walhalla, John Nor
gan OF Plum and II. Il. Little OF Winches-
ter
Rev. V. Pazdral OF Fayetteville preached
in the German language at the Presbyte-
rian church in this city yesterday after
noon.
Rev. Sloan Of Bastrop filled his regula,
appointment az the Episcopal church hers
yesterday morning and administered the
Lords Supper to quite a large number
in the congregation.
Rev, G. II, Collins. pastor Of the Metho-
dist church OF this city, Is assisting in a
revival meeting at Bastrop.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
Richmopd Notes.

Richmond, Texas, May S,-Mr-
John l.. Norris of Chico. Texas Il
ing friends in Richmond today
return to their home tonight VIA
Ia Re.
Miss Adele Cobb Of Mobile. Ala'
ing her brother. DR.. S, b. Cooo'
mond.
DR.. S. NJ. Lister left for a plea
to Trinity. Texas, his old nolns, al
will spend a short time with "1
relatives. !,
Mr.. l.. o. Ireson, a prominent VI
Foster, Texas. was doing business
mond today. ,.,I
Mr., d. II. Pearson returned wi
ria, Texas. today. where no pa'
business.