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The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
Al the Methodist Church

There was very good crowd
at the Methodist church last
night, for a Monday night. But
there are many vacant seats and
we cordially invite the public to
come and occupy them, The ser
mon last night was on The
Light of the Soul" or straight
psychic vision. Tonight the sub
ject will be The Voice of Thy
Brothers. Blood" AS this will
deal with moral obligation a n d
personal responsibility, every
christian especially should hear
it. The meeting will continue
and many great gospel themes
will be presented. Come to-
night.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
TURKEY DECIDES TO
REJECT PEACE TERMS.

Vienna, Sept. 24-After the Turk
ish council of ministers had ratified
the draft of the peace treaty drawn
up by the Turco-Italian commission
ers in Geneva, Switzerland, the gov
ernment decided to reject the terms,
and is so preparing to notify the pow
ers, according to a telegram from
Constantinople. 1t is said that the
change in attitude was brought about
by the Young Turks, who are in favor
of continuing the war.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
ARKANSAS HAS 6,33S
SCHOOL BUILDINGS

Little Rock, Sept. 25.-During
the last year there were 282 new
school buildings erected in Ark.
ansas at total cost of 81, OLA, 100.
There were 90 brick buildings
and 253 frame. The average
value of the buildings erected
was S3,569.
There is now in the state a to-
tai of 6.338 school houses, of
which 235 are brick, 1892 are
frame and Ill are log. There
has been no new log houses re-
ported for several years, n d
they are gradually being elimi-
mated.
The total value of school build
ings in the state is S7,716, 200,
and the furniture and apparatus
is valued at $2,415,628, making
the total valuation of school prop.
erty 0,121,628.
During the month of June,
1912, there were 1913 teachers I'M
stitutes held, attended by 1854
teachers, or 90 per cent of the
total, there being only 978 who
did not attend. This does not
include the teachers attending
summer schools at the Univer-
sity, State Normal and summer
schools ontSide the state.
The reports show 1913 deaf
mute children, 81 blind and IS
insane.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
GIVE YOURS and
WIN WITH WILSON"

Now that we are through with
the state campaign lets put a
little more pep" into the dollar
campaign fund. The money is
needed and Democrats must
give it. The cracker box ora
tors of Arkansas who have been
settling questions of state for 10,
these many years, should fur
nish at least S., 10000 in one
dollar installments.
We have a number of buttons
at this office. Give yours now!
The following are those who
contributed to the fund
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
WHAT THE PRESIDENTIAL
CANDIDATES ARE DOING

Observation-Disclosures Taft in
Washington to receive delegates to
Congress of Hygiene.
Democratic-Gov. Wilson at Scran-
ton, Pa, where Democratic nominees
were to be notified.
Progressive-Col Roosevelt at Ar
cadia and Pittsburg, Kan, before
crossing into Missouri.
Prohibitionist-Eu w. Chafin
addressed the New York state Prohi-
bition convention at clean.
Socialist-Eugene V. Debs was in
Muskogee, Okla.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
TAXI BANDITS HOLD UP
NEW YORKER FOR $1,000.

New York, Sept. 24.-Two modishly
dressed youths jumped out of a taxi
cob, blackjacked John Pepper, a pro-
vision merchant, and took from him
more than $1,000 in currency and
checks. They escaped in the car. The
robbery took place in daylight, while
the streets were filed with persons,
and policeman was so yards away.
The policeman exchanged several
shots with the occupants of the flee
ing cab, but nobody was hit
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
Editor Prescott Daily News.

Dear Sir
As | represent the City of
Prescott as attorney in the mat
ter of comdemning and opening
a street to the High School build
ing, | will say for your special
benefit and also for the benefit of
any others who wish to know,
that the street has been con-
demned and ordered opened, as
soon as the assessed damages
are paid. but neither hot air nor
town warrants will pay this; 1T
will take the cold cash and this
the City does not have just at
present.
w. z. Murrah.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
Suspected Bank Robbers Released.

Chicago, Sept. 24.-Acting Police
Chief Schuettler released all the wit
nesses being held in connection with
the police investigation of the escape
of the two Canadian bank robbers
who are supposed to have made away
with $272 900 from a bank in New
Westminster, b. c. Although the Of
ficer would not admit it, police at
taches believe that he failed to OBJ
tain any important information from
the three men and one woman who
were being held
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
TAFT IN CONFERENCE
ON CENTRAL AMERICA.

Washington, Sept. 24.-So serious
were official reports of Central Amer
lean rebellions that state department
heads went to Baltimore and boarded
President Taft's special car to dis
cuss the situation.
They were closeted with the presi.
dent an hour, discussing Mexico, Mic
araguan and Cuban problems.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
Roosevelt Quits Republican Club.

New York, Sept, Pat has been
learned that the resignation of Col.
Theodore Roosevelt as a member of
the Republican Club of the City of
New York has been accepted. Robert
c. Morris, former president of the
club, admitted that such action had
been taken in accordance with the
wish expressed by Col. Roosevelt in
a letter some time ago.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
Manila Char Makers Strike.

Manial, p l., Sept. 24.-Nearly 1000
cigar makers struck. Twelve thou
sand will follow Wednesday, tying up
all factories in Manila. The strikers
main grievance is the compulsory
registration law
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
Typhoon Threatens Knox.

New York, Sept. PA typhoon in
Japan severed communication with
the islands. The Commercial Cable
Company announced that there is and
will be delay" Secretary of State
Knox sailed from Yokohama only Sun
day. and his ship may be within the
storm area
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
W. c. 7. U.

h following article in the st.
! christian Advocate voices
III the faith of the W. G. t.
hat we gladly give it a place
Our columns" as all who are
al Interested in the trl'
e. Of good, may take courage;
parful Christians are apt to
themselves to believe that
forces of evil are strong
ugh to prevent God from OPP
tino some of His purposes.
bv entertain such feeling dur
the times when there is, APP
lently, a marked declension of
ristian piety in the land, and
len unbelief is increasingly
among all classes.
No enemies of Christianity
Inn to bel the ascendency and
! wicked ones are triumphing.
In strong Christians some
bes give away to fear and
kmbling, and are alarmed at
lat they see and hear.
But let it not be supposed that
! enemies of God are stronger
bn He is; they are nothing as
impaired with him. He is the
|defeatable God. All of His
Is combined are powerless to
event Him from carrying out
ISettlHdl plOS dill.
I'VE may see an instance of hui
bn failure to arrest the work of
H, in connection with the res
|rection of Christ. His enc
(es had put Him to death, and
identity they thought they had
pred a great victory over
hrist. Their triumph appeared
them to be complete.
Their murderous plan seemed
them to be a capital success.
Is body was put into a tomb,
ID Joseph, His friend, rolled a
'eat stone to the door of the
NIB, Then His enemies, in
der to make sure that the body
Ould not be taken from the
NIB, sealed the stone and placed
strong guard of war to watch
e grave. They were not going
take any chances. They
9ald show to all around that
ey were masters of the situa-
'a' But they had not reckoned
lGod. Nor in vain did Christ
y that He would rise from the
40 on the third day. He did
se' IN spite of all the powers
uafkness. The triumphing of
= wicked was short. Let us
y !, De fearful. The progress of
u !, kingdom cannot be stayed
'ne weight of human forces.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24

Tientsin, Sept. 24.-Japanese inter.
vention in Manchuria is imminent, ii
Is said on high diplomatic authority.
The Mikado is understood to consider
the continued disorders there intol
cradle.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept 24.-Dr II. A.
Roscoe, the noted oculist, died in a
hospital, following double automo-
bile accident in attempting to avoid
A collision. Seven persons were in
lured, several seriously.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-09-24
s Weather Predicted.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 24.-Cool
v..-.es throughout the country, ex-
aap, IN The Pacific Coats states, is pre-
iicted for the week by the weather
Dureau.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
The lawmakers

This is an operate cantata of more
than usual pretensions. A large
chorus has been working for weeks
past in order to render thr cantata
during commencement week. 1t will
be given a benefit Tor the new stone
fence which has been built in front Of
the campus, and which is the object OF
much favorable comment
A large chorus of friends, students
and teachers has been practicing and
the event promises to be the musica
attraction OF the year. AS the name
suggests, the scenery and ccstuming
viii be in haymaking style and the
effects will be very pretty. There are
$50 pages of sweet music, solos, duets,
quartets aud choruses, and we feel
certain that this program will be a
most enjoyable one.
CASTE OF CHARACTERS
Farmer Rev. A. w. Barley.
William, the farmers on--Mr. G.
G. skyles.
John, a field hand-Prof. J. q.
Sachs.
Snipkins, young man from city
Mr.. VIM. Calvert.
Mary, the farmers daughter-Miss
Emily Walton.
Anna, the farmers daughter-Miss
Florence Bloaddus.
Dairy Maid Miss Louise Gibbs.
Reapers, Movers Helpers.
Part /. Mernine and Noon.
Paat2. Afternoon and Evening.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
Memorial Day

The hour for Memorial Ser
vice has been changed to $50
O'Clock p. m. The exercises in
the Hall will be very short.
Prayer by Rev. J. A. McMurray
Hymn.
Address by DR.. Hammond.
Conquered Banner, Mrs, Bargelt
and Col. Stickley.
Why Furl that Banner? Miss
Lucille Hotel
Reply to Conquered Banner writ
ten by a Northern Soldier.
Bestowalof Crosses.
Benediction.
Procession will form for the
cemetery.
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Wholesalers HandIey Fund

Winchester, Va, May 26.--The
Handley Memorial Library, which
was completed few years ago at a
cost of more than 5000, 600 and which
is one of the most beautiful specimens
| of architecture of the kind in the
South. is to be opened to the public
soon. The trustees of the Handley
| fund will receive an additional pay
ment OF S25, 900 within 30 days. With
this the trustees will stock the library.
| The late Jude John Handley, of
| Scranton. Pa, while on sightseeing
"trip, was impressed with Winchester
and made it residuary legatee of his
ESTATE. He was an admirer of "Stone
wall" Jackson and the soldiers O
the Confeder acy and caused his re
INA aims to be inferred here in Mount
Hebron Cemetery, near Stonewal
| (Confederate) Cemetery.
Judge Handley left about 100000
to asylums in Scranton and funds te
help number of young persons
Through college. The residue Of hi
lestate, which went to Winchester, i
Inow valued at $1,000, 600 and it i
lyielding large revenues in rents ant
LEASES. The estate consists princi
!pally of business property in Scran-
on and Pennsylvania coal mines.
His will stipulated that the estate
should be turued over to Wincheste
, within 20 years after his death, which
occurred II years ago, and he pro
vided for large industrial free school
in this city.
A committee, consisting of G. NJ
Gibens, Maurice M. Lynch and I.
, Cooper, represent re the trustees {
the Handley fund. conferred with tn
executors in Scranton last week t
learn details as to the schools, which
, it is stated, will be planned on sys
tenn unequaled in the South. III
schools will be placed on 10 acres c
+ ground owned by Winchester.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
Massanutten Academy

The Baccalaureate Sermon to the
academy students will be preached in
st. Paul's Reformed church on Sun
day June I'd, at T.30 p. m, by Rev.
Theodore F. Herman, Lancaster Pa.
On Monday evening. June Sd, the
Haymakers will amuse. The ex-
ercises will last until Thursday eve.
ming, at which time Prof. Lee Bidgood
of the University of Virginia viii
make an address.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
Tragic Death
At Bowmans
Victor E. Hoover, II fears Old,
Killed By Runaway Horse.

Victor Hoover. youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. P. ]. Hoover, of Bowmans
while riding spirited horse to pas
ture Saturday morning, accompanied
by his father and brother Otis, who
were going to q corn field to plant
corn, was thrown to the ground and
received injuries from which he died
q few hours afterward.
The horse is supposed to have be-
come frightened at the splitting of
water from bucket which its young
ride was carrying to the field. At first
the boy thinking he could stop the
animal, held on to the bucket, but
had to throw it away. 1t ran and
several hundred yards before the boy
was dashed to the ground at the foot
of steep hill, and where slight
turn was made, the boy lost his seat
and was hurled to the ground.
victor's injuries were to his head,
right shoulder and chest, as he was
thrown on his head on to some old
boards and posts lying beside the
road.
Mr. Hoover and his son, Otis,
rushed to the assistance of the I'M
conscious boy, and carried him home
and hastily summoned medical aid,
but it proved of no avail, as the boy
died shortly before noon Saturday.
He was aged II years, II months
and Ii days. Besides his parents,
the de ceased is survived by the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: William,
Otis and Braden and Mrs. VIM
Lowe, of W ashington, D. C, Mrs. F.
Lee Emswiller, of Edinburg, and Mrs. |
George Lambert, of Green Hill.
The tragedy was great shock to
The community, as we'll as to the boys
family, and great sympathy is ex
pressed for his aged parents and |
other loved ones.
The funeral occurred Sunday after
noon in the Bowmans Crossing
the services being conducted
oy Rev. D. n. Rhodes. The body
vas laid to rest in Massanutten ceme-
;ery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31

Be sure to read T. GLEN Locke
big advertisement.
Fresh line of cakes at Skaters.
WANTED-Meat and Lard at J. L
Skaters.
Buy your Shoes and Slippers fror
Shatfer.
Apron Bingham worth Sc I'd goinI
at &c at Glenn Locke's.
Try our famous loose coffee 24c Id
J. L. Shaffer.
Carload security Portland Cemen
just received. Farmers Union.
Mattings, carpet, linoleum and OF
cloth at Skaters.
Cut prices on Straw Mating, Lawns
and Calicoes at Locke's.
Millet Seed, Crimson Clover ant
Lawn Grass. Farmers Union.
Buy your Summer Goods from
Shaffer and save money.
Keystone Tongue Supports save
your hor es necks. Farmers Union.
A lot of &c calico reduced to sc I'd
at Glenn Locke's.
PIGS FOR SALE-Large type
Poland China pigs. S. c. Golladay.
3t-pd
The easiest and best shoes and
slippers in town at ]. L. Shaffer's
THE Shoe Man,
Boys and Girls Ind ian Baseball
and Cow Boy Suits and Mocasins at
J. L. Skaters.
Due to arrive our third carload
Royal Fencing-once used always
used. Shenandoah Farmers Union.
See onr tremendous Shoe Bargains.
Glenn Locke.
PLANTS-Moonfiowers, Egg plant
aad Cauiafiower plants for sale.
Mrs. Theodore Rodeffers.
Sections, Guards, Rivets for all
makes of machines. Get your re-
pairs early, avoid delay. Farmers
Union.
Lace curtains SOC pair, ladies vests
SC gowns SOC, skirts 500, corset COW
ers 25c, waists SOC, at J. L. Shaffer's.
Bargains.
Anyone in need of cement or granite
work of any description, call on or
write. G. r. SILViOUS. Mt. Jack
sen, Va. May 2E6rn pd.
j. NJ. Howell, a popular druggist of
Greensburg, KY, says, I'VE use Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in our own
household and know it is excellent.
For sale toy all dealers.
FOUND-Some money In Wood
stock, Monday May 81. Loser can
get same by applying at this Office
and paying for ad.
Miss Gertrude Funkhouser enter
timed a number of her friends at
Forty-two, on last Friday evening.
Pine Apples, Oranges, Bananas,
Lemons, Cocoanuts, Cabbage, Toma-
toes, &c just in at Glenn Locke's.
Walton & Shoots drug store is
being re-papered and otherwise i'm
proved on the inside, in addition to
two electric fans to be installed, and
when the work has been completed
will add greatly to the already attrac-
tive appearance of the store.
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Death of Mrs. Annie N. Lewis

Mrs. Annie NJ. Lewis died at the
residence of her son, Mr.. A. r. Miller
at Pugh's Run, on the 21st inst, aged
IS years. She had been a member OF
the Methodist church for over so years.
She is survived by one son, A. r.
Miller and three grandchildren, Ed.
ward C. Miller, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
Harry, of the U. s. Navy and Mrs
Mary e. Parrish, of Stannton.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
EuCking Bronco Has Killed Three

The famous bucking broncho with
the Young Buffalo Bills Wild West
Show has to its credit the killing OF
three zen in the past week.
The first to die was one of the riders
with the show, when he was thrown in
Connellsville, Pa, on Tuesday. The
other two were thrown when the show
was giving an exhibition in Cumber-
land, Md, on Thursday, the two men
dying in the hospital in that city on
s aturday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
Ice Cream Festival

An ice cream and general festival
will be held in front IF Cross Roads
s hool House on Saturday evening
June 9Th for the benefit Ut White
Chapel Sunday school. Special good
behavios is expected on the ground
and pleasant evening is assured TO
all who may come. You are invited
to come. SUPT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
Church Notes

The Sunday school and congrega-
ton of st. Paul's Reformed church,
will hold Children's Day service Sun
day ats11 O'Clock. DIR. Herman viii
make the address. A special servict
of music and children's exercises viii
be used.
Regular service in the Presbyteri
church Sunday morning. Ga az
count of the Baccalaurats Sermon, in
the Reformed church there will be nc
service Sunday night.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
To Whom 1t May ConCer n,

A report has been circulated here
in Woodstock, to the effect that my
taxes, including capitation tax, have
not been paid aud that this will dis
qualify me as candidate for coun-
Gilman in the coming municipal cleo
ton
AS matter of fact, my taxes were
paid last Dec. l19l1), and my object
IN calling attention to this report, il
to correct and stop false and unfair
rumor. Respe ctfuIly,
May Both. Fl. MORRISON, JR.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
Our Color ed People

The Dark Town Minstrels will give
their last show for the season, Fri
day night May 31st, in Twins Opera
House, for the benefit OF the M. E,
Church Parsonage. Doors open 81
7:3O. Begins $50. Admission 10 cts.
Reserved seats Is cts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
Singing at MaurertOMn

There will be q social singing at
Maurertown in the En- anuel church
known as the Boyer church, the first
Sunday in June at 2 O'Clock p. m ,
by Mr.. 81. Bauserman, the Tabor will
be used. All lovers of music, and the
public generally are invited, and
bring your Tabors.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
TO the Citizens Of Woodstock,
Dear People,

Dear People,
Because Of my age
my health becoming very much inn
paired, and my hearing very defective
I declined having my name put upor
the official ballot for the next term q.
mayor of our town. Ny record q.
mayor must speak for itself. l thanh
you for the past honors, you have con
ferred upon me, hoping that my
health may remain such. that car
FIJI out my present term.
j. b. RODEF FER.
MAY 20. 1912. Mayor.
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PERSONALS.

Mr.. Mark Keller left last week TO
West Concord, Min., where he ha
rented farm.
Mr.. T. W. Allen, OF Red Banks wa
in town Tuesday.
Mrs. F. S. Hess is visiting relatives
in Quicksburg.
DR.. VIM. Mcguire, of Winchester
was in Woodstock last Sunday or
professional business.
Mr.. Reuben Wunder, of Moor's
Store in town yesterday.
Mr.. Michael Geary. of Harrison
burg, was in Woodstock on Tuesday,
visiting friends.
Mrs. E. E. S tickley is attending the
closing exercises of Virginia Chris
tian College, Lynchburg, her son
Mr.. Wellington Stickley is gradu-
ate.
Mr.. J. W. Boyer visited his par
eats on Muhlenberg street.
Miss Rae Albert has returned from
Winchester.
Miss Beulah Grim, of Winchester
is visiting Mr.. Roy Gearing and
family.
Mrs. j. Grove Kniesley visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. l.. Y ates in
Harrisonburg this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hotel and
family have returned to their home in
Hancock. Md, after having visited
his father, Mr.. A. Hotel
Mrs. Marshall Jeffries left Monday
for Richmond to attend the gradual
ing exercises of Johnson Willis Me-
mortal Hospital. Her daughters
Misses Elizabeth and Sallie Jeffries
are graduates.
DR.. R. C. Fravel; of st. Luke's
Hospital, Richmond, is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F.
Fravel.
Miss Mary Keith Jeffries has re-
turned to Richmond after brief visit
to her parents here.
Mr.. William Irwin, OF Winches-
ter, visited relatives here oyer Sun
day.
Mr.. Mac Richardson visited c. E.
Walton and family over Sunday.
Hon. M. L. Walton was in Wash
ington Friday on business.
Mrs. William Lowe, of Washing
ton, was called here Saturday by the |
sudden death of her brother, Victor
Hoover.
Ed. Smoot, of st. Luke, who has
been in the Winchester Memorial
Hospital for treatment for ten days,
was able to return to his home a few
days ago.
Mr.. Abe. Hotel, who has been con-
fined to his home for several weeks
with pneumonia, is able to be out
Maj. J. W. Magruder, who has been
confined to his home for ten days bv
fall, is able to be out on crutches.
Mrs. Ella Smoot and two sons,
Harold and Stanley, returned to their
home last Monday, after visiting rela-
tives in Maurertown.
Rev. a. Ditzler stopped off in
Woodstock on Wednesday. He was
on his way to Nit. Jackson. to ofici-
ate at the funeral OF Miss Lily Moore,
which took place Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pilson Cohran, of
Stuart Draft, Va, are visiting Mrs.
P's mother, Mrs. Rebecca Wenger.
Ford Saum attended the Middle
town High School last week and was
accompanied hith Miss Alice Rinker
of dis place and Miss Dorothy
Rodgers, of Lovingston, Va.
Mrs. K. K. Koontz, who was oper-
ated on for appendicitis at the George
town Hospital several weeks ago, re-
turned here last Thursday. Mrs.
Koontz is very much improved and
will spend several weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Coffman,
before returning to her home South
| of town.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
WHATTExANS ADMIRE

is hearty, vigorous life, according to
Hugh Tallman, OF San Antonio. "We
FIN l." he writes, that DR.. King i
New Life Pills surely put new life and
ergy into a person. Wife snd | BE-.
Il We they are the best made" Elk
cellent for stomach, liver or kidney
TT 'ubles. Csc at Walton s. Shoots.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-05-31
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
81 90 or over, and interest allowed or
same.
EFor particulars address the Com
pany at its home Office, or call on J
w. Eberly, Strasburg G. w. Win
lie, Edinburg F. S. Pennybacker,
Mt. ss1son or S. r. Hoover, New
Market Va.