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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
SLOW RETURNS.

Our north Main Street butcher had
many vexatious troubles in his effort to
be among the first to get the election re-
turns. He waited until about ! a. NJ
but they were still slow in coming in and
tired nature would endure the suspense
no longer. He determined TO 90 home
and 90 to sleep. He found all the doors
locked. He rang and rang the door bell
but tn ere was 10 response. lie called
his wife as lovingly as he could under
the circumstances, but there was nc
reply. lie stood upon his dIguity ant
de handed The immediate opening OF
the door, but was only Knocked by the
echo of his own voice. Tired out at last
he forced the font window aud at
tempted to crawl in and was getting on
swimmingly, until a nail gathered a
portion of his pants and would not let
90. As he was both in and out OF bis
house at the same time, his form pre-
senied picture which would have com.
manded high price from the comic
almanac maker lie iugged and USED
language expressive of his feelings, bul
it had 10 effect upon the stubborn nail
lie finally gave Tremendous lerch ant
by sacrificing his pan Is, succeeded il
breaking into his own house. He hurried
to his room and there found his wife
unmindful OF the political issues of tn,
day, sweetly sleeping
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
JAMES VI. LICKLITEK
From the Staunlon New >.

James VI. Lichliter, the well-known
carriage manufacturer, died at O'Clock
Sunday morning at hi, home in TIM,
city. He had been in failing health for
more than a year. but had been con
fined only few days.
Mr. Lichliter was born in 'rimberyille,
Rockingham county, &C years ago, the
son Of Samuel Lickli.er, who died when
James W. was only about six years DID,
He then went TO live with his uncle
Jacob Llckliter, in Woodstock. and re
NAMED with him until he was Il years
old when he went TO Front Royal. where
he learned his trade. From there lie
came TO Chwchville. this county, and
opened business for himself about $3.50
or 1886, and there married Virginia, the
daughter OF Daniel Fisher. lie came TO
lStaunton in February, 1873, and began
the business which lie had carried on
successfully upto the time Of his death.
His wife died in 1896, ana two years ago
Inc married the widow Of Benjamin
Houscmau. who survives him lie leaves
also by his first wife the following
children: Mrs. - A. Sniteman. Miss
Ella Lickliter, Jo- j. Z Ernest, Luther
B. and William Lick.itcr. He is survived
also by three brothers. David, Of Dan
vile, H.. Benjamin, Of Churchyille, and
Joseph +. Lichliter. of Staunton.
Mr.. Licklter was prominent as a
Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight OF
Honor, and was highly esteemed as such
aud as a citizen. lie had long been a
member in good standing OF the Presby-
terrain church, being a communicate
and ruling elder Of the Second church
of this city.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

Nimrod Bowman, Of near Maurer-
town, died last Saturday. aged u year.,
s months and 20 days.
But a few months ago, his wife with
whom he had passed the greater part OF
his life was called home, and lac taIIit d
but a short time before he joined her.
For many years, he had been con-
sistant member OF The Lutheran church.
In a comparatively short time. his sis
ter Mrs. Wisman, his brother Abraham,
and his wife have died. Iii, brother
Hiram died some years ago. Now there
Is but one Of the family, Rev. VIM. :
Bowman. ID. d., of Charlotte. y. c..
whose health has been very bad for
sometime. and who deprived Of the
light OF this world. eNpeclantly waits
for that eternal light which proceeds
from the throne OF his royal Father, We
cannot speak Of this death o. great
affection to him, for he only abidc- here
now, fully anticipating, not am annual
reunion. as TIN, family was accustomed
10 hold here but, an eternal reunion
upon the banks Of the river Of life.
Nimrod Bowman was an upright.
conscientious citizen. one Of those vino
made the world better 10y having lived
in it. His memory will he fondY
cherished by host OF friends
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
HYMENlAL.

Married, ia the Methodist Episcopal
Church, at Mt. Olive, May 3lst. 1859,
Mr.. 5ilas NJ. Baker and Miss Carrie Y.
Maphis, both of Mt. Olive, Va.
The bridal party entered the church
proceeded by Harry Hickman, Charl' 5
Hammond, Clarence Towns and Willie
Sibert The bride was leaning on the
arm of her brother Ashby, and the
groom accompanied by his brother Dr..
Baker of w. Va. The wedding party met
at the altar and we're united in marriage
by Rev. Geo. A. Copp, brother-in-law
of the bride, assis ted by Rev. l.. X.
Mari. " God, Of Strasburg.
Miss Laura Baker presided at tie
organ and played The usual wedding
march with low accompaniment as
the ceremony was performed.
The bride carried flowers and was at
tired in plain blue travelling srit After
IA sumptuous feast at the BRIDES home,
where a number Of friends ard relatives
were invited, the happy couple took
the train at Toms Brook for the Natural
Bridge Of Virginia.
The bride is daughter o. Mr.. John
II. Maphis, and the groom a son Of Mr..
L phraim Baker, Of Mt. Olive.
The bridal couple received numerous
md costly presents. G..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
JNO. L. CRABlLL.

Jno. Z. Crabll, Of Maurertown, died
on Thursday, of .ast week, aged A years,
month and days.
While lac had been suffering from a
disea. ed heart for some time. his death
was sudden and unexpected. lie had
been engaged as usual during the
morning, A few minutes before ne died
he had been stung by bee. Whether
this caused any Infavorable action OF
the heart, it is impossible to say. ne
was an industrious. honest, upright
man, and leaves many friends who
heard with surprise and deep regret.
the tilings OF his death His family
consisted OF a wife. three boys, and
three girls, who in their great distress
have the loving sympathy Of the entire
community.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
Robbed the Grave

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in a most dreadful condition.
Ny skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
aud sides, no appetite gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three ply
sicians had given me up. Fortunately. a
friend advised tying Electric BiIters;'
and to my great Joy and surprise, the
fist bottle made decided improvement.
| continued their use three weeks. and
am now well man. | know tn y
saved my life. and robbed the grave Of
another victim No one should fail to
try them. Only 80 cts, guaranteed, at
b. Schmitt's Drug Store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
BURTSFIELD-W1LEY.

A very pretty wedding was solemnizcC
at the NJ. f. Church on "Wednesday
morning at seven thirty o'clock. Tn,
contracting parties were Miss Mary Eliza
beth Wiley, an attractive young lady OF
this place, and Mr.. r. Wesley Burtsfeld
popular young merchant tailor. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. }. c.
Jones. The bridal party entered the
church to the sweet strains Of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march watch Was skill
fully rendered by Miss Addie Jobe. The
ushers were Messrs. d. p Magruder, T..
Glenn Locke. Lvnwood Yates and
Frank Grablll. The decorations, which
were pretty and unique, consisted Of a
pyramid Of ported plants and palms in
the center, pyramid Of cut flowers at
either side, while the altar was a mass
of evergreens and daisies. The bride was
becomingly attired in tan hroadcloth
travelling suit and carried brides roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burtstield left on the 1903
A. NJ. train amid showers Of rice, iorI
Pa. the former home OF
the groom. They were followed by the
best wishes of a host of friends.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
REV. DAVID w. HOTTIE.

Rev. David W. Hottie, Of Southern
Indiana Conference, was born in Shen-
andoah cou ty. Va, july 20, 1880. lie
was married to Lydia Haas. March 10,
ls55. and with his family moved to lIar-
rison county, Ind, in 1864 He joined
the United Brethren Church at Shiloh
Ia 1865, and was given quarterly COLI
ference license TO preach August 1,
1866. He Joined the Indiana Confer
ence held at Georgetown, Ind, Septem-
Der 2. 1870. and was ordained by Bishop
J. Weaver at Dale, Ind, October g,
1877. lie travelled as an itinerant ten
wears. and was successful i'm winning
many TO the Saviour. When his health
began to fail him, he located on farm
near New Amsterdam, Ind. Although
unable to engage longer IN the active
work of the ministry, he wa always
found i'm the front ranks working for
Christ as his health would permit The
last four years ne mas Oeeh severe!
afflicted, but bore it all with Christian
grace, looking forward for that home
prepared for those who love the Lord.
As he neared the crossing he seemed
more and more anxious for the call OF
the Master. On the morning OF Deem
Der -, 1898, he passed from labor to re.
ward, aged Gs years, 4 months and 2
days, leaving an aged wife, one son,
sister and five grandchildren to mourn
The funeral services were held in tn
, United Brethren Church at New Am.
sterdam, OF which Brother Hottie Wa
an esteemed member, and the sermol
was preached by the wIitef, who ha'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
OBITUARY..
STEPHEN conxELIus rRIrcmARp.

STEPHEN CORNELIUS PRITCHARD.
Cornelius PriichQrd, as he was well
known in the lower Valley, died at his
home in Dunmore, Pocahunias Co.,
W. Va, last Friday, aged about 73years.
lie was son of the late Stephen Prich-
ard, of Frederick Co. He was well
known in this county before the war,
having run several teams when goods
were transported over the Valley Turn
pike from Winchester to East Tennessee,
and also as the proprietor Of the lower
Fort furnace. He had been a consistent
member Of the Presbyterian church for IA
number Of years. lie left wife, six sons,
three daughters and one sister, Mrs.
Mary Hollingsworth, Of Riverside.
lie was buried last Sunday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
EOHAL h Psx"rs
" ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome

becn h.s pastor lOr Ilic last ihnc years
rom lh, text found in Rev. 1913. after
which the body VAS lcnderly laid TO
rest IN the cemetery at New Amsterdam
to await the resurrection morn. In the
death Of Brother Hottie the home has
lost a kind husband and father, South.
ern Indiana Conference an honorcd
member, and society useful citizen.
NJ. G. PATTERSON.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

Bad management Keeps more people
in poor rcumstances than my other
one cause. To be successful one must
look ahead and plan ahead 80 that when
a favorable opportunity presents itself
he is ready to take advantage Of it A
little forethought will also save much
expense and valuable time. a prudent
and careful man will keep a bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cholic, Cholera and
Diarrhoca Remedy in the house, the
shiitleSs fellow will wait until necessity
compels itand then ruin his best horse
going fol doctor and have big doctor
bill to pay, besides; one pays out 95
cents, the other Is out Il hundred dol
lars and then wonders VIII, his neighbOr
Is getting richer while he is getting
poorer For sale by l.. K. irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

We offer One hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of CatarrI that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, D
We. Il e Undersigned, have known r.
j. Cheney for the last ID years, and he
licve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry OFT any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Tradx. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, y. Walding, kinnan ~ Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrl Cure Is taken internal
". acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price
7jc pei bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

Foley's Kidney Cure is safe sure
remedy for all Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease. Guaranteed soc.
] was seriously afflicted with a cough
for several years. and last fall had a
more severe cough than ever before. |
have usrd many remedies without re-
ceiving much relief, and being recon-
mended TO try a bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, by friend, who, know
ing Inc to be poor widow, gave It to
me. tried it, and with the most CRAFTY
ing results. The first bottle relieved me
very much and the second bottle has
absolutely cured me. have not had al
good health for twenty years. give
this certificate without solicitation
simply in appreciation of the gratitud,
felt for the cure effected. Respectfully
Mrs. Mary A. Beard, Claremore, Ark
For sale by J.. r. Irwin, Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

Mr. Jas. WIckham put in six phones,
manufactured at Woodstock, on new
line from Qucksburg to Forestville, on
last Wednesday. The Woodstock phones
wherever tried have given entire salts
faction. They are made Of the best ma
terial to be obtained
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
Southern Ry. Notices of
Low Rates.

Meeting Southern students Conference
and Young WOmen's Christian As
ISOLATION Convention, Ash
vile, N. C., June 1921
On account OF the above occasion the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
all point on its lire to Asheylle aud re-
turn at rate of ono first class fare for the
round zip. Tickets on safe June r.. IL,
-, 10 final limit June 30th.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
That ThrObing Headache.

Would quickly leave you. if you uset
DR.. Kings New Ii fe Pills. Thousands
Of ,uffcrereis have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood an,
strong nerves and build mp your health
Easy to take. Try them. Only % CT
Money back if not cured. Sold by Il
Schmitt Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

7'77''7T'' 7'770T"7'J
On account OF the above occasion the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
all points Oh its line to Charlotte, n. C.,
and return at rate Of one first class fare
for the round trip. Tickets on sale
June Is, 10, 20, q, final limit July lst.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
Y0rNG CATrLE
j. L. BURNER 81 CO.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
WOODSTOCK. VA.

Farms, houses, town lots. limb r and
mineral lands and other real property
sold on the most reasonable terms.
Parties having farms TO sell should cor
respond with or call on ms at our oilice.
as we have special facilities for bringing
such property to the attention OF good
buyers. ~
large territory and reach many
prospective buyers. Terms very
moderate.
may 26-tf,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
. a = II q II L "a.
Bears the nIhs Kind You Haze AiMays Bought
signature a EzZZzMn

Peter Sherman OF st. Luke. while
getting corn in his grsnary last Tuesday
was bitten by copper head snake. For
q while he suffered severely. DR.. J. II
5moot was called by telephone anC
greatly relieved his patient, who is new
doing well.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

Meeting Grand Lodge Samar.tars, Staun-
ton June iZ-l5.
On account Of the above occasion he
Southern Railway VIII sell tickets t0
StauntOn, and return at raie Of four
cents per mile one way distance for the
re und trip. Tickets on safe June 10, IL
Il; iiual limit June 20, 1883.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

Returning. this train will leave Wash
ington at 200 p. m. the 18th, from Ninth
st. and Maryland Avenue S. W.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
Excursion to Washington.

The Southern Railway will operate Il
special excursion train to Washington
D. c., on Saturday. June II, 1899, upon
the fol owing schedule:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

Eternal vigilance is the price Of liber-
ty, and Int is the only way to keep down
the weeds in your gAc,n about this
time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
Things we do not Want
DO YOV WANT THEM 2

A lot Of last years style Of slippers
we will sell them to you at a very low
price per pair
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
ATTENTION CONFEDERATEs

The annual reunion OF Shenandoah
Camp, Confederate Veterans, will b
held Saturday afternoon at ? o'clock
Every member Is expected to be pres
ent a, officers for the ensuing term vii
be elected,
y. VI. Rhodes, COmdr.
Geo. W. Miley, adit
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

For goodness sake bring us load OF
dry wood. We have burnt everything
but the roof over us.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy.
SYRUr OF FIGS. manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., Illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid laXa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. II
is the one perfect strengthening Taxa
tive, cleansing the system etfectually.
dispelling colds. headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habtual constipation per
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used. as they are pleasant TO the
taste. but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
/ known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SlEv p
Co. only. In order 20 get its beneDCill
/ effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
I LOUISVILLE. ky. NEW YORK, y. 7.
For sale by all Druggisis.-lrice soc. Der bottle
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09
V AN Ted.

Wants and small advertisements Will
be inserted under this head at one eenl
per word for each insertion. II you want
to buy certain article, you Will be aoi'
to find it by insertinn a small notice IN
this column.1
A fine mqtured full Poland China SOW
with nine pigs, and a fine full young
Poland China SOW, que to farrow Inc
frs: of July, for sale by
w. II. Shcetz,
Calvary, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

Entered at the Post Office, at Wood
stock, Va, as second-class matter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-06-09

met with quite serious accident near
Mt. Olive. He and two little boys were
driving along in buggy when a steer
came running down the road with tin
pan tied to its tail and frightened the
horse, who Immediately turned around
upsrtting the buggy and throwing IT.
occupants out. Mr.. HOPKINS was bruised
badly in several places. The two little
boys, were also badly bruised and one
had his arm broken. At this writing
Rev. Hopkins is getting along nicely
and will be able TO be ont in few days
The little boys are doing well.-Stras-
burg News.
Loose soda, canned peaches. beans.
corn. tomatoes and all kind fancy
groceries. Z. W. NagrudeI.
Mr.. John Bevins, editor Of the Press.
Anthem. Iowa. says: 81 have used
chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrho ca Remedy in my family for fifteen
years. have recommended il to hundreds
of others, and have never known it Ia
fail i'm a single instance. For sale by i
r. Irwin, Druggist.
We want your trade. Our goods and
our prices will convince you that we do
Call to see us. 7. l.. Yates & Son.
You may think that it is OF not sC
: much importance to insure your property
in summer time, but almost every daiiy
paper you read has an account of SOM
. house or barn being struck by lightnn,
, and destroyed. Every policy writer
by NJ. W. Magruder Woodstock, Va
Ihis attached a special clause insurin
: YOU against lightning. without extr
I charge. You caunOt afford to carry you
+ own risk, nor can you,tel when 20
i may suffer by fire. You can get gooC
! safe insurance in any Company, repr,
IS sen ted by Mr.. Magruder, at low rate
4 Call on or write him for rates before il
|. surfing, and you will be surprised at ii
small cost Of "Old Line" insurance.
j We will give 90c for good Irish potato'
It for the Eext few days.
r. L. Yates & Son.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-05
HOUSTON DAILY POST WEDNESDAY MORNING. 5 1899

y industrial and manual transnx IN pub.
NC schools. Favorahly ha,tsc Mn 10
amend the Revised Statutes ss as no ~, !.
thorizc heirs. deyisees aud LEGAL rnpre
sen'aiiyes OF parties TO SUITS l., escheat
properly 70 appeal and $40 out wrlts OF
error and to prescribe to : mSas OF is
sannco and service OF process in such cases.
ravorably bill relating to tSe node OF pro-
esdire In bills OF review whun tho Sta,e
Is party o. the sdt sni by authorizing
oiiis OF review to be hlel hy the heirs
OF devisees. Fayorahly bill to enable ware
housemen and warehouse companies or
other balces os personal property 10 lis.
rose OF unclaimed propacty left In shair
custody and prescribing ths methods Of
disnoslng OF such property and providing
Ter the disposition OF tA-s proceeds OF the
sale Of such property Favo-tlas TIN 10
amend article sla OF the Revised statutes
and to provide for the Incorporation OF
hrewerics and distilleries.
Committee on lnteraai lspragements--
Favorably hill Ito authorlze Tie Gulf lScau-
mont and Kansas City Railway company
10 purchase and operate the Gulf, Beau
mont and Great Northern,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-05
SUITS FOR BACK TAXES.
Mr.. kittrel Has "a Bill 10 Regulate
the Matter.

'ht
Austin, Texas, April 4.-The following
very important bin was introduced in the
house this morning by Mr.. Kittrell
Section /. That all suits for taxes
brought in this State, whether such taxes
be due the State or any county. municipal
ity or other subdivision of the government,
shall embrace in one action all taxes due
on any certain piece OF property for each
and every year for which such taxes are
que. and It shall be unlawful for any Off
Ger bringing suit for taxes to institute said
sui, for taxes due on any one lot, tract
or piece or parcel of properly without em-
bracing in such suit all taxes due on
said property up to the time said suit is
brought and where taxes are due by the
same owner on two or more pieces of
property all the taxes due on said prop
erty shall be embraced In one suit and
when sui, is brought for any taxes due
on any piece or pieces or lots or tracts
or parcels Of property all taxes not en-
braced and sued for In said suit shall be
conclusivey presumed TO have been paid,
and no action therefor shall be afterward
permitted and no judgment for the same
shall be allowed or entered.
Sec 2. II any officer charged with the
duty Of bringing suit for taxes shall bring
more than one suit for taxes due on the
same piece Of property. or shall bring
more than one suit where the taxes due
can lawfully be combined in one suit IT
shall be the daty Of the court on motion of
any defendant or OF It's own motion to
consolidate all OF such suits and in the
event Of such consolidation, costs shall
be allowed as for only one suit
Sec. g. All laws and parts Of laws. gem
eral and special, in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.