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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
BALLOON ASCENSION and
PARACHUTE DROP, Each Day
by H. M. CHURCHILL.
At THE OLD FAIR GROUNDS.
S + ! \ = s $S5$ $AR'''S Committee.
Gilbert Always Remembered.


This Gilbert story reaches me from
an old Harrovian. says writer in the
Manchester Guafdian. In 1872 the PEG,
pie Of the town go. up theairicals tn
raise funds for a hospital. DR.. Butler
the head master. said be would not
allow the school to go unless the pieces
were first submitted to him. One was
Gilbert's Palace of Truth. In it is
passage in which the hero says 10 the
heroine. Meet me at O'clock tonight
outside the garden gate" Or. Butler
vetoed this and substituted. Meet me
ut 3 o'ciack this afternoon" This
seemed to him more decorouS Some
wears after Gilbert was invited TO the
Harrow speeches. In reply to he toast
f his health he sa:A'I am very much
interested in visiting Harrow, for as
far as | know il is the only place In
he world where line of mine has
ever been condemned as improper
Great Consideration prevailed-all the
greater Because no one except the
speaker and one other person. who was
Just leaving Harrow in 1872. knew
what he meant. 1t was not Gilbert's
way to forget these things.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

Il has beda some ,llstle hf' ,5;iiE's We
sent you items from this 4t.ac.. please
excuse us.
We are still having hot and dr.,
weather hero, witG cool nights coca.
sionallY.
Farmers are busy getting their
ground in order for seeding.
Corn cutting will soon be in order,
Notwithstanding the dry weather we
had all summer. the corn crop will NOT
be cut SO short after ALL
Potatoes are almo st an entire failure
in this section, worth about two cents
apiece or two for nickel
Quarterly Conference was held in
this place last Saturday.
A Sunday School picnic was held at
Liberty Church last Saturday, which
was pretty we'll attended. Plenty good
things to eat for evory body and a
good deal left over for Sunday. The
order was fine and verybody enjoyed
the day.
Mr.. M. F. Litten is building an adj
dition to his house which adds very
much to its appearance.
Mrs. Frank Rodeffer and daughter
Valley from near Alongsville, were
visiting relatives in this neighborhood
several days last week and first OF this
week.
Mrs. Catherine Sherman and daugh
ter, Miss Lucy, who have been very
much complaining Tor some time are
much better at this writing.
Mr.. Luther o. Tamkins from thi.
neighborhood, is visiting his old home
neighborhood in Powell's Fort.
Mr.. J. 7. Helbert's hands from
Broadway, are boring a we'll for Mr.
George w. Schaefer, they are alread,
Sc feet under ground fifty odd feet il
Gold rock and no water, some indica-
tions, however. The water will b.
cold when it is once reached.
Not much political talk here. Every
body too busy TO talk politics. VIZ
say, Hprrah for NJ artin and Swanson.
General news scarce this week. "
must close.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

Among the numerous visitors at
the Lacey SPRINGS horse show from
Shenandoah county we're Harrison
Fadley, two sons and their wives, Mr.
De Bowman who was mnch in evide1c
working up attractions for the Wood
stock Horse Show, Jacob Bushong
with two jumping horses Allen Sny-
Ger, Miss Eflis Moore, Mrs. Mo Ryan
Moore, jr., Mr.. Tanquary Lsnas, Mr..
Harrie Rinker, Mr.. Writ Bril-.
Miss May Payne and Mr.. M. M
Moore, of mt. Jackson, Miss Berry
Mccauley. of Washington. New
Market was represented by larg 9
and enthusiastic crowd. The horses
and colts we're the best ever seen a
in the Valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
A Special Appeal to the Doctors
of this County.

| earnestly beg the Doctors of the
Shenandoah Valley Medical Society,
to attend the meeting at Hotel
Hoffman next Wednesday, August
Both. This will be very in
teresting meeting and in addition to
this we want our county to make a
good showing. Please do come as a
personal favor to me If for no other
reason. The meeting is in our coun-
ty and we should have soma pride in
the matter, | most earnestly beg you
all to come to this particular meet
ing, next Wednesday, August 30.
Please don't forget the date.
Prominent physicians from dis
tance ara expected to be present.
D D. CARTER
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

Account APPALACHIAN EXPOSE.
ZION THAT WILL BE HELD AT
KNOXVILLE. TENN. SEPT. 18th
TO OCTOBER 1st, 1911, the SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY HAS authorized
greatly reduced round trip tickets
from all principal points in Virginia
Including Washington, D.. c. Dates
of sale Sept. 9th to October 1st, 1911,
inclusive, final limit to reach original
starting point returning not
later than midnight Of tenth day
from, bat not including date OF sale,
except that no tickets will be limit ed
to reach original starting point later
than midnight of October It'll, 1911.
Tickets sold On the above dates are
good in Pu llmau Sleeping Cars.
The Exposition includes every line
of thought and has divided its build
logs SO as to receive every class of
exhibits that the manufacturing, me-
,hanlc4l, agricultural, mineral or
mercantile interests could demand j.
The topography of the Exposition
park, its hills and wales, make an
IDEAL spot for the holding of this Sec
oad great industrial event.
For further Information consult
AGENTS or write L. S. Brown, Cenl
\et., Washington, b. C.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CLERK.


To THE VOTERS OF SHENANDOAH
COUNTY -
A few years ago you were Induced
and persuaded by number of our
mutual friends-w;th such aid as !
could give them. to choose and try me
as your County Clerk during this
short term-the shortest provided Tor
by the present constitution.
Even with my previous knowledge OF
the office, it was hardly to be expected
that | woald be able, in this short
period Of probation, to measure up 10
a high standard proficiency, but my
conscientious efforts to perform the
exacting duties of the Office faithfully,
impafI.aliy and IN an acceptable man
ner, and thereby show my apprecia-
ton of your confidence, have been met
with such kind indulgence and con-
sideration by all, without regard to
their politics, that have not only en-
loved being in a position where |
could serve them, but have been LED
to hope that your action will be rati-
fed and confirmed by re-electing me
next November for the coming full
term. Very respectfully,
MARK b. WUNDER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
The Daily Times of HarrisOnbure
A Victim of Fire.

On last Tuesday between IL and II
A. M. fire broke out in the Office of the
Harrisonburg Times.
The linotype machine was much in
jured and job type destroyed. In spite
of this accident, the Times was out on
time on Wednesday morning, though
with less than usual of its reading
matter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Domino the Baby.

eat the first sign of an attempt to
standardize and sterilize the babies"
says Ellis Parker Butler In Success
Magazine, 81 organized the Fond Fa-
TIERS Oop-de-baby Association Of
America. For thousands Of years IA
theirs have been permitted to oOp-de-
baby unrestrained. and this right was
one of the first rlghtssattaeked by the
advocates of the automatic baby. ]
considered it double blow at the
baby and at the father and resented it
as such. II father may not oop his
own baby. what Is the world coming
to? Doping baby Is fathers great
est pleasure II is the act of grasping
the baby under the arms. tossing the
baby into the air and catching 1t on
its down trip. while the words "Oop-de-
baby are repeated at each toss. This
is repeated until the baby is hysterical
or drops on the door by accident II
is then handed to its mother
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
TREASURER.


70 TIE YorERs OF SHEN. COUNTY:
Having received the nomination OF
my parry in the recent primary cleo
zion, announce myself candidate
for the Office OF County Treasurer OF
this county, in the coming election.
If elected pledge my undivided at
teption to the duties of the. Office.
7 most earnestly solicit the support OF
the voters Of the county st the election,
and TO my republican friends who
voted against County Treasurers sue
ceeding themselves more than one
time. / desire to say that. If it should
be the pleasure of the people OF this
county TO elect me for eight years, II
shall not require an election to re-
move me. as | will gracefully retire
satisfied and thank you for your sup
port for the two terms. thereby giving
some other meritorlous citizen q
chance foE said office.
[ do not believe that one lndivldual
or one set of individuals should be
permitted to hold Office forever to the
exclusion Of all individuals.
That the people of this county be-
gieve treascrets should not hold Office
more tan eight wears. Is shown 6y
the election OF November. 1910, when
out OF a vote of 1900 1905 voted
against mere than two terms in Office
Being willing to stand or fall by this
policy, I again solicit the support OF
81 who believe with me in this matter
Your favorable support means that
a. men SHAH have ap equal chance
Tor political distinction. y bile your
,ote against tu,s policy neaus; that
the cfice holding c.ass shall perpetti.
ale themselves forever, as aga'sss AL
otAev cla,se Which is right? An
swtr al The polls.
Yours respectfully.
L. F. HEADLEY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Death of MIS-. Catharine En-.
SEiIler.

Mrs. Catharine Emswiller relict of
she late Wesley Enswil!er died at her
home, at Calgary, Last Wednesday,
aged 70 years.
She was d member of the Church OF
the Brethren for number Of years.
She was good woman and was high
~ esteemed by large circle of
friends. She is survived by one son
Mr.. Marion F. Emswiller. AID one
sister, Mrs. Jacob Hockmman of near
Maurertewn. Her funeral will take
place today at IL O'Clock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
notice.!

AT meeting of the Council of the
Town of Woodstock, Va, held Au-
gust /, 1911, the following resolution
was passed by Council.
Resolved that the tuition of all
pupils in the High School Department
ard Of all pupils residing outside of
the Town of Woodstock, lin any
grade) shall be payable each half
session IN ADVANCE; and no pupil
shall be admitted to the school until
such tuition shall have been paid"
A correct copy.
M. W. MAGRUDER,
aug. Adv. Recorder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

NV ANTED-A young man with small
amily, to work on dairy farm. also
boy between Is and 20 years Of age.
Good place to right party.
F. L. KLINE,
aug. 18 At pd Mclean, Va.
FOR SALE--1 full blood Jersey
bull, q months old, 10 good we'll bred
yews. w Fl. SHEETZ,
Woodstock, Va.
r. F. D. No. 2.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
A King Who Left Home

set the world to talking, but Paul
MarIhulka. of Buffalo, n. Y. says he
always KEEPS AT HOME the King
of all Laxatives-Dr. Kings New Life
Pills-and that they'ie blessing to
all his family. Cure constipation,
headache, indigestion, dyspepsia.
Only 25c at Walton & Smoot.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
NOTICE..

The Tax Bills of the Corporation of
Woodstock, Va for the year 1911 are
now made out and may be paid at any
time at the office of the Treasurer, up
to January..1st, 1912, on which date 5
per cent will be added and all bills
placed in the hands OF the Sergeant
to be collected according to law.
Respectfully,
M. w. MAGRUDER,
Aug. 25-Dec. Is. Treasurer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Shenandoah Horse Show.

If you own colt or any other stock
that is classified in our catalogue
make an entry of it for exhibition. 1t
will eptitle you to pass for the en-
tire show. The entries can be made
at anytime uD to five days before the
opening date.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
NOTICE /!

NAll parties knowing themselves to
be indebted or having any claims
against the estate of Cornell, eS Fau-
Der, decd. will present them Il au-
ihenticated to Mrs. Ida A Hoover for
payment and amounts collected re-
ceipted for.
Mrs. IDA A. HOOVER,
Route No. 3 Wooodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Autoists Get Double Spill.

Because he took the left side of the
road instead of keeping to the right,
William Sonner, an inexperienced
motorist of Font Royal, collided
with car occupied by H Ellis
Chandler, Dempster VI. Smith and
Ross A. Barrett, all of Washington,
near bridge which spans Cedar
creek, on the Valley turnpike, Sun
day evening, and both machines were
wrecked. Mrs. Sonner, Miss Mary
King, J, NJ. Sampsell and all the
other occupants of both machines
were cut and bruised and severely
shocked when hun led head.ong from
the cars.
Haller Heater of Middletown,
volunteered to carry the injured meu
and women in his car to the Strasburg
Hospital, and as he was crossing the
railroad tracks in the suburbs, a
wheel collapsed and the machine
crashed int telephone pole. They
however, sustained no additional in
juries and were finally carried, cover
ed with blood and dirt. to the hos
pital. Heaters car was completely
demolished.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

Thomas Phosphate under
wheat is good alike for soil,
crop and succeeding crop. Write
coe-M Mortimer Company. Charles
ton. S. G., for reasons Why.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
kERCHEVAL'S HISTORY OF THE
VALLEY,

A few copies of the History of the
Valley is offered for sale at the Shen
andoah Herald Office. Parties who
have not secured copy of this work
should embrace this opportunity, as
it is not proba BILE that another edition
will be published.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
SHENANDOAH VALLEY LOAN AND
TRUST COMPANY.
WOODSTOCK. VIRGINIA.

Money loaned at per cent. on real
estate or good collateral security.
Savings deposits received in sums OF
loo or over, and interest allowed on
same.
For particulars address the Com
pany at its home Office, or cali on j.
w. Eberly, Strasburg G. W. Win
ale, Edinburg; F. S. Pennybacker,
Mt ] ackson or S. r. Hoover, New
Market Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
SPECIAL RATES.

ACCOUNT REUNION OF THE
BLUE AND THE Ora MEMPHIS.
TENN, SEPTEMBER 26th-2Sth, the
Southern Railway will sell on Sepsem-
Der 23rd and 24:h, 1911, greatly re-
duced round trip tickets from Wash
ington, D. c., and principal points in
Virginia, final limit to reach original
starting point returning not later
shaa midnight of October 4th, 1911.
For further detailed information
consult Agents or write l.. s. Brown,
General Agent, Washington, D. C.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Buggy Harness.,

In ordered to reduce our stock of
buggy harness, we offer them at great
~ reduced prices for the next ten days.
If you need harness, now is oour time
to buy and save money.
J. A. Dysart 81 Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
SHERIFF

TO THE VOTERS of SHEN. COUNTY:
| hereby announce myself as can
didate for Sheriff of Shenandoah
county If elected | shall endeavor to
perform the duties of the Office con-
scientlously and to the satisfaction OF
the people of the county.
". L. GREEN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

To TIE VOTERS OF SHEN. COUNTY.
Having been nominated by the
Democratic Convention as a candi-
date for Commissioner OF the Revenue
in Johnston District, | hereby re-
specially solicit the support OF the
voters of this County, at the General
Election, November It'll
|. H. HA RRIS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Linn 10 Go.

PA. IL vessel boat?"
"E-yes-you may call II that"
well. what Kind Of boat b
blood vessel?''
Its q lifeboat Now run away to
bed Boston Transcript
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Marriage LiCenses.

Geo. WE. Scothron, 26 to R,bec ca
F. Bowman, "a.
Oscar L. Wisman, % to Clara A.
Coffman, %.
CoLORED.
Amos Bullet, 50 to Addle Lewis, %.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Speakino Truth.

Speaking truth is like writing fair
and comes only by practice. 1t Is less
q matter Of will than Of habit. and
doubt If any occasion can be trivial
which permits the practice and forma-
ton of such habit -Ruskin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Not East.

Il understand" says the father.
that you hive been going with very
last set"
Fast nothingy retorts the son
why. not one OF them has four
cylinder carr'-Judge.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
Strayed Heifer

Come to my place July LIST. black
and white spotted, knife mark IN both
ears, has bell on. Owner can get
same by proving property and paying
expenses. Respectfully,
w. r. FOLTZ,
Aug. IL Woodstock, Route 3.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

The essential thing n not knowle6ge
bue character.--I.s conteA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
.7OMMIssIoNER OF THE REVENUE.

For Commissioner of the Reyenae,
Davis District
Having been nominated by the Dem
acrats of Davis District, | respect
fully solicit the the supper. OF the
people of Shenandoah County.
Aug. 18th pd. G. ID. SNARR;
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
List bf l.oIi,yayaacesl

T Harry ssickley and wife to Nj M
IOrndorff, part of lot "a in plat o
Strasbure; $1,000
DanI Ryman and Virginia Fry tc
G. D. Click and ida A. Click, land or
Ryal's Run; $3.50
Philip Grove to G. Boyd Huff, 9
tracts, 20 acres, near Strasburg; s1Ol5
Mary L. Supinger to G. n. Snarr
20 acres, near Lebanon Church; $1,000
Josiah Kibler and wife to Edwal
G. Kibler, 107 poles in Davis; 1926.
Lewis D. Baker and Leah Bowers
to Aquilla Baker, all interest in
|estats OF their father and mother
David and Leana Baker: S36.
Jas. r. Delawder and wife to Sam'l
Delawder, 16 3-S acIes, in Ashby: $40.
WILLS, ADMINISTR ATOMS, ETC.
Alfred BLY, appointed admr. estate
OF Annias Bly,, decd.
Pearl Bly, appointed admr. estate
of Annie G. BLY,, decd.
Will of Jas. P. Funkhouser. decd.
probated.
Estate of Elizabeth Fadley. decd,
committed to Dan'l Spiker, Sheriff,
for administration.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
PUBLIC SALE
School Property


The Trustees of StonewalI School
District, Shenandoah county, Va,
will proceed to sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, at Maurortown,
Va, on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1911.
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, Maurertown
School House and land, upon the fol-
lowing
TERMS:
One half cash, and the balance in
six months, with interest from day of
sale. Purchaser to give bond with
approved security. Deed executed
when purchase money is paid in full.
CHARLES TAPLEY,
J. r. CONFER.
JOSIAH WISMAN,
Aug. Is 4w. Trustees.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

We are authorized TO announce A.
r. Holdings as candidate
for Commissioner of the Revenue for
Johnston District.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

To THE VOTERS OF SHEN. Co.:
H.viog received the Democratic
nomination for Supervisor of Stone
wall dist let, | respectfully solicit
YOUR support at the Noyembe~ cleo
ton. Ii elected / shall continue to
encourage the building of good roads
and will discharge the duties Of the
cffice to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
Aug 18th pd. 8. B. HEPNER.
COMMISSIONER OF ROADS.
To THE VOTERS OF SToNEwALL Dis
TRICT:
Having received the Democratic
nomination for Commissioner of
Roads in said district recently I soil
cit your support AZ the Election Nov.
9Th promising you, II elected, the same
faithful service in the future as have
j. O. BOTT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

Every pound of Thomas Phos-
phate has a plant-food value.
Every pound of it counts under
wheat. A trial conyinces.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

We are now giving one half of our
croft on our entire line Oh Furniture
make room for fall goods. c.. F.
Fravel Quality Furniture Store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25


/ gallon crooks at Glenn Locke's Sc
Don't fail to come and see Prof.
Churchill and his wife in their great
balloon act and parachute drop. They
made two of the greatest ascensions
at Lacey Springs that have ever been
seen in the State.
The Shenandoah Horse Show will
be held on Wednesday and Thursday,
Sep. 9th and It'll. on the old Fair
Grounds. For Premiums, see cata-
logue.
A we'll known Des Moines woman
after suffering miserably for two days
from bowel complaint, was cured by
Que dose of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For
sale by All Dealers
The Methodist Sunday School Ex-
cursion train to Mt. Vernon yesterday
was crowded. 1t is said that there
were over six hundred people on The
train when it left Strasburg.
There's profit in wheat grow
ing with Thomas Phosphate
big profit-plus permanent soil
improvements. It's Leen proven.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25
SUPERVISOR

To THE VOTERS OF JOHNSTON DIS
TRICT:
hereby announce myself as can
didate for Supervisor of Johnston
District. If elected / shall endeavor
TO discharge the duties of the Office to
the best OF my ability aud to the sat-
isfaction of the people.
Nj. II. BOWMAN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

To THE VOTERS OF SHEN. COUNTY.
( hereby announce myself candi-
date for Commissioner of Revenue,
for Johnston District. If elected |
promise "a fair and impartial dis
charge of the duties of the Office.
Your suppt TT is solicited, and will
be apprt ciated. Yours Respectfully,
w. M. HOTEL.
I hereby announce. that / am d
candidate for Comm issioner of the
Revenue in Stonewall District and
will sincerely appreciate the support
of my fellow-citizens throughout the
county. Very Respectfully.
]. L, BURNER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-25

The Farris Wheel is changing hands
very rapidly Mr.. w. II. Funk sold
his share to Mr.. David Fadley, of
Edinburr, and Mr.. John Funk to Mr..
Sam H:sey OF Calvary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-22
Of Quaker Ancestry.

Edward Perry, an ancestor in the sixth
degree OF the hero of Lake Erie, was a
Quaker who fed from persecution in
Devonshire. England. in 1853. and came
10 Sandwich Mass. where he married the
daughter of Edmund F'remon vice gov
ernor OF the colony. His eldest son, Sam
uel born in 1864. took up farm near
South Kingston, r. l.. which has always
remained IN the family and is occupied
today by a descendant bearing the name
OF Perry Samuel had several sons, who
married into the Raymond and Hazard
families who were neighoors.
Christopher Raymond Perry Of the fifth
generation born in 1IG1. was a seaman
volunteer during the revolutionary war.
He served aboard several privateers. His
ship was captured in the English channel,
and he was prisoner for several months
in the infamous prison ship Jersey. He
escaped from confinement and reached
home about the time peace was declared.
When trouble With France appeared i'm
minent. in 1I.S. he was appointed post
captain in the regular army, and served
until the reorganization OF the naval
forces in 1901. In 1884 he married Sarah
Alexander, and by her had eight children
Five of his sons entered the navy. and
two Of his daughters married naval Off
GERS Oliver Hazard Perry Was his eldest
son: Matthew Calbraithe Perry who
ond son. The other three were not 50
famous.
one OF the daughters married Commo-
dore George W. Rodgers. from whom sew
eral generations Of naval officers of that
name have descended. Another daughter
father OF the late Matthew G.. Butler
United states senator from South caro-
lima
Caroline Slidell Perry, a daughter Of the