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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Civic League Proceedings.

II The regulHr meeting OF the Civic
League, which vas he'd Ut the school.
laouse Friday evening, December Sth,
vas unnsally we'll attended and prov.
lea % b a very Interesting occasion.
The program was given by the
fourth grade children under the super
vision Of Hiss Aiadge Fuukhouser.
The program was unique and reflected
|eredit on both teacher and pupils.
AZ the business session, which inn
|mediateiy followed The program, some
matters OF vital Importance to the
community we're discussed and dis
posed Of.
Mrs Grove Kneisley, as chairman
OF The committee to consider the ad-
visibility of the League raising fund
for Christmas distribution among the
poor, reported that the committee
favored cooperation on the part of
the League with the present town com
mittee. A motion was then made
that the League contribute $500 for
this purpose.
The matter of sewerage for the town
was openly and freely discussed.
Upon motion, the League went on
record as unanimously favoring
sewerage at the earliest practical
moment, concluding that the conse-
quent expense OF the Improvement can
best be met by bond issue. Messrs
M. L. Walton, Jr., and D. D. Davis
were authorized to write articles for
in the HERALD favoring
this much needed Improvement.
The Civic League is unqualifedly
in favor of Community Building
for Woodstock, and expects to con-
centrate It's efforts in Obtaining such
q building. It is proposed that such
2 building contain a town-hall, rest
rooms, reading room, meeting room,
etc. The cooperation of all organ;za-
lions and individual citizens OF the
Town is needed. A motion was made
That the Community Building Com
nittee request the town council and
ire company. pectively, to appoint
to meet with them, at some
lime previous 10 18th of January.
.9l7, to discuss and formulate plans
eading to the erection OF the proposed
Eight new members were nrolled.
There is an earnest effort being made
~ our President, Mr.. Nj. L. Walton,
Jr, aud the members OF the League
10 make this organization an i'm
5ortant factor in the town, and to &C
this end we ask the Co
operation and support of every citl-
zen of Woodstock. The meetings are
leld every I'd Friday night, at the |
at 1870. Let us all
work with some definite aim in view.
SECRETARY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Special Program al the New
Theatre During the Hold Tvs

Thursday Dec. 81, Theodore Roberts
in Pudd'nheld Wilson in five parts
with good cartoon comedy.
Friday Dec. y, The ninleenth cpl
,esie u Iros CLAW With Pathe Week
ly and good comeday.
Saturday %, A special World
feature in five parts Builder of
Bridges will be shower Saturday
afternoon and night
Mo lday 25th, A Paramount Feature
in five parts. Jesse L. Lasky pre-
sents Fannie Ward in Tennessee
Pardrer.
Tuesday rs, George Klleine presents
A Dramic Novely The W oman who
Dared" with Francesca Bertini in five
parts.
Wednesday p. Our great serial
Beatrice Fairfax with International
News and several good comedies,
Thursday %, Oliver Morosco pre-
sents Anna Held in "Madame La
Presidente from rwell known play,
Maurice Henne Quien.
Don't miss our big show Saturda,
afternoon.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
BEST TONIC
EVER Saw"

NORFOLK LADY FINDS TANLAC JUST
WHAT SHE NEEDED TO BRING
BACK HER vIGoR
Each day some new enthusiast
praises Tanlac and thanks it for what
Il did for them One of these is Mrs
II. P. Baker of 22i Franklin Street,
Norfolk, Va, who said:
II had a tired sleepy feeling and
had 40 appetite. / did not feel like
loing anything and was rundown in
general. heard OF the good Tanlac
was doing and | decided to try it, |
am glad did so because now | am
relieved of that tired, mean, drowsy
feeling and since taking about two
bottles can hardly wait for dinner
time to eat. have a tremendous ap
petite and what / eat does not give
me any trouble | have recommended
fanlac because know 1t is a good
tonic and / feel fine since taking 1t.
Il fact, it Is the best tonic / ever saw
and just can't say too much for it.
This National Tonic for. ali
troubles Of the stomach, kidney and
liver II now on sele 81 Wslton-d
Shoots, Woodstock, Peoples DRUG
| gtore. Edinburg and Clinchneld Goa
Corp, Iolno Oroo1fs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Golden Wedding.

! Captain and Mrs John 81. Grabill
were AT Home Tuesday evening il
honor OF the Fifsieth Anniversary O
aheir marriage.
| Mrs. Grahill was previous to bel
marriage Miss Mary 4. Hollings
worth ard her marriage TO Captain
Grabill took place IN the Methods
Church in Woodstock December tbs
| 9th 1866.
Captain and Mrs. Grabill were as
sisted in receiving by their house
guests, Miss Louise Williams Of
Wytheyille, Va, Mr.. J. Leroy Baxles
Iof Markham. Va. Mrs. Theodore Z,
Lines OF Brooklyn, N. Y. aud Miss
Nan Grabill OF Charleston, ". Va
The bride of fifty years was attired
In gown Of taupe chiffon over satin
and wore corsage bouquet OF Parma
violets.
The house was deliberately decorated
Quantities of holly and mistletoe with
large baskets of yellow chrysanthem--
ums we're used ia the halls. The par
lor was banked with pakps and
Terms with large floral baskets O.
narcissus on the piano, TIE eenlsrpiece
was a huge basket of red and white
roses which had been sent by the
Shenandoah Chapter Daughters OF
CAnfaSaraov Obi rtroas .,toorS NOT
ted plants and poinsettias were used
IL the library. Ferns and evergreens
with large basket of Yellow Brides
Roses and smilax were used in the
dinuing room.
The guests were greeted in the hall
by Misses Mary and Eleanor Grabill
and escorted to the receiving line by
Mrs. David Harrison Walton. From
the parlor to the, dining room Miss
Anne Winfield Clover Invited the
guests. Mrs. j. D. Grabill and Mrs
David Grabill were hostesses in the
dining room assisted by Misses Lucy
Magruder, Arlene Walker and Bertha
Whalley. Mrs. Frank F'ravel and
Miss Louise Bargelt we're in
the library where the guests regis
tered
A large number of guests called
during the evening among them
were men bers of Cassia Lodge
"A. f. x A. Nj. Of which Cap.
tain Grabill is the Oldest living
member and Past Master, Shenan-
doah Chapter Daughters of Confed
eracy of which Mrs. Grabill had for
twenty years been Treasurer, Repre-
sentives of the official Board of the
Methodist Church and friends.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
MAURERTOWN.

S. Lee Sager and Wilson Zeig.
Ter returned from business trip
to New York the first Of this
week.
Obed Coffman butchered
yearling hogs that tipped the
scales as follows 1907. 4OS and
474 lbs. pure bred Poland china.
Mrs. Hugh Beydler returned
from a visit to Washington We'd
nesday.
Arthur C. Fetzer who has lived
on the John Funk farm for the
past two years moved to his
home / mile east Of town. Waldo
Conner has moved to the Funk
farm and will continue the duties
of Mr.. Fetzer as foreman.
Paul, Jr. the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Paul F. M. Shaver who
had been quite sick for a few
days, is now Wednesday, much
better.
Mrs. Sue Wright who under
went an operation at the VIM
chester Hospital was brought
home last week by her attending
physician DIR. Shaver.
C. H. Spiker who has been at
Elkton for the past two months
returned home Monday for the
holidays.
The Quality Music House have
sold 0. C. Evans at Edinburg a.
Dayton Piano.
The Civic League realized at
their oyster supper last Saturday
nj ght $1,000.
The Brethren Sunday school
will hold their Christmas enter
tainment Thursday night the
2Stf at 7 o'clock. A cordial
welcome to all is extended.
Miss Zula Gochenour will
conduct the music.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22

Mrs. g. & Gibbs has returned iron
! sisit % her sister, Mr}. Bowers
Tot White Post,
Mrs. John Hepner, OF Hagerstown.
has arrived for visit to her mother
Mrs, Virginia Geary.
! Mr.. g. L. Gibbs has returned from
= business trip to Baltimore
A G. Stiekley, Esq, OF strasbure
visited Woodstock last Monday
Mr.. GEORGE Olive is spending his
vacati n with his u.other, In Wash.
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kibler left on
Wednesday Tor Jacksonville, Florida,
where they will meet some friends
from Illinois, and will go to Penta
Coda where they will spend some
time.
Miss Jannet Jeffries is al home
from Richmond Business College 10
spend the holidays with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Jeffries
Miss Louise Williams, of Wythe-
vile visiting the family of Capt.
]. H. Grabill.
Mrs. Marshall Jeffries has return
ed from Richmond; where she attend
ed the wedding of her daughter, Miss
Mary Keith Jeifries.
MIR. G. H. Snarr, OF Lebanon
Church spent last week in Norfolk.
Mrs. f. M. Fravel and Mrs. Lula
Bird, of Woodstock were in Har-
risonburg yesterday News Record.
Mr.. Frank Tayenner from Prince
ton University is at Home 10 spend
the holidays, with his psre4t. Judge
aud Mrs, F. s. Tavenner
Mrs S. a. Cullers. who has been In
stanton at Dr.. Beckler's Private
Hospital for the past four weeks TAX
ing treatment IS impro wing rapidly
aud will be able to return to her home
in two weeks.
Miss Nan Grabill. of Charleston,
w. Va, is the guest of her parents,
Captain and Mrs. j. Il. Grabill.
Miss Arlene Walker left Wednes-
day for Washington where she will
spend Christmas with DR.. and Mrs,
Brown.
Mrs. A. A. Motfett. OF Mount Jack
son. was visitor in town this week.
Miss Bertha Whalley is spending
her vacation with her mother, Mrs.
Kate Whalley, of Washington.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Killed by Train at New Market.

Jacob Campbell, member of rail-
road section crew, was struck by the
engine OF Southern freight train No.
60 at New Market Depot Monday
night at 7.45 O'Clock sustaining in
juries so severe that he died thirty
minutes later. Campbell was sweep
snow away from the entrance TO a
switch when the accident occurred,
and mad his cap pulled down over his
ears. lie failed TO hear the approach
ing train. He was carried into the
station at New Market, and Dr.. W.
2. Driver was hastily summoned
The station, however, is more than a
mile from the town, and the young
man died before the physician arrived.
An examination showed Ihat death
was due to internal injuries
Mr. Campbell was h son OF MIR. and
Mrs. George Campbell, of Mount
Olive, Shenandoah County, and was
twenty three years old dis wife was
Miss Marian Tusiug, OF near Tim
berVille. Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell had
been living at New Market until
about two weeks ago. when they
moved to Timbervile.
Surviving Mr.. Campbell, besides
his wife and parents, is one son
He3ry Campbell He also leaves
three brothers, Carson Campbell, OF
Foreslville; William and Mark Camp
bell, in the West: four sisters, Mrs.
Lizzie Arnold, Mrs. Annie Whitmore.
Mrs Nettie jenkins end Miss Ruth
Campbell, all of near Mount Olive.
The body was taken to Timberville
for burial.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Auto His Wagon

Near Mount Jackson Monday sn
automobile crashed into a Two horse
team owned and driven by Frank
FuDkhouser, of Alum Springs. Both
the. hind legs of valuable horse be-
longing to Mr.. Funkhouser was
broken and front wheel Knocked of
OF the wagon. Mr.. Funkhouser was
thrown from the wagon by the impact
of the collision but was not Injured
The occupants of the car were DR.,
Schumacher and Lee Hepner. .
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
LOCAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Sugar Sc ID. at +. L. Skaters.

Buy your Xmas presents at j. L
65x1ers
Candies. ali kinds, at reasonable
prices. H. ]. Riggs. Ut
Egg Is. butter 20. kernels 27 at J
=. Skaters.
Do not wait until the last minute,
or the last week or The last day II
1916 TO pay your Town tax. Cal
cry and avoid the rush. 1t.
Doa't forget that will make special
prices on candies and oranges to
Schools and Sunday Schools. Come
an see. a. ] Higgs. st
IL Christmas advertisers inform
nsat they have had fne Christ
trade. We congratulate them
upon their success.
If your Town tax is NOT paid before
the New Year, per cent is added and
collection enforced. Do it nop. Its
money in your pocket IL
If you live in or are from the Shen-
andoah Valley, don't fail to read
Mr.. Meetings. prize essay, entitled
'God,s Country,' published in this
issue of the HERALD.
Don't ask the Town Treasurer to
hold your tax bull. They are already
held 90 days by extending to Jan. LIST,
1917. 1t.
Mr.. William Dalke, the manager OF
the New Theatre, wishes all of his
patrons Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
The barn of Mr.. Thomas McIatrrff
about two miles east of Woodstock
was burned last Wednesday night.
Loss is not known.
Reduced Excursion Fares for
Christmas and New Year Holidays
Tickets on Sale Daily from December
Doth to December 18th, 1916. Final
Return Limit January 10th. 1917.
Southern Railway. Consult Agents.
Ana be sure to insure in agency of
M. w. Magruder, where you know
exactly what policy will cost when
you take the insurance, and If you
have loss. you will be insured in a
safe Old Line Co. with millions of
assets. 2t.
WANTED-A reliable man for farm
work FIVE room house with outbuild-
iugs and garden Good wages for the
right man References exchanged
Apply box 1875, Woodstock, Va
Dec l.
Start the New Year right by insur-
ing your property, whether large or
small, with Nj. w. Magruder. For
"a years this agency has given salts
faction, and paid all losses prompt
ly. Don't delay Nor is the best
time to insure. ct
A fire in the warehouse of Cooper
Bros. Winchester, last Tuesday eve
ming about O'Clock, destroyed about
sl2. 900 worth of property. 1t is sup
posed to have caught from an ex-
plosion of gasoline, set en- fire by a
lighted lamp.
Protect your wife and little ones by
insnring your life in the large COM
pany represented by NJ. w. Magruder.
You will feel better if you know they
are provided for, and life is uncer
tain, Do not let your family suffer
by your neg lect, and the best way to
protect them is by policy on your
life. 2t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
A Card

| take this method of tharking my
Customers ard TIE public generally
for their patronage during the year
1915 which has been the largest in
our history OF nearly 16 years. Hop
Ing for your continued patronage for
1871, | am yours for business, T
Glenn Locke.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Mrs. Sarah SIleetz,

Mrs. Sarah Sheeiz, elict OF the late
Calvin Sheetz, died at her residence
on Narrow Passage Creek, Tuesday,
aged II years Surviving her is one
son, Mr.. Robert Sheetz. She had been
member of the Lutheran Church for
years. She was an excellent women,
highly esteemed BY many friends.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Town Taxes.

The Tax Bills of the Town o.
Woodstock, Va, for 1916, are1 now
made ont and may be paid at the
office OF the Treasurer any time be
fore January 1st, 1917. After this
date all Tax Bills must be placed in
hands of the Sergeant, with 5 pc.
cent added, for collection. according
to law.
Respectfully,
NJ. W. MAGRUDER,
Sep 29.--to Jan. 1st Treasurer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
John Barton Dead

John Barton, highly respected
citizen, died Sunday at his home near
Bowman's. His age was sixty.eight
years, three months and six days.
Interment was made in the Robert
Lantz graveyard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Coushed Fifteen Years

Coughs that hang on and gros
worse in the night are relieved p
Foley's Honey and Tar r f. Hat
Mabe. Va, writes: ''For 10 years J
was sfflieted with a troublesome bron.
chial cough and Irritation OF tn
throat Foley's Honey and Tar re
lieved me. and after taking one bottle
the cough ceased Walton Il Smoot,
adv,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Christmas with Uncle sam.

Various departments and bureaus
of our government at Washington
celebrate Christmas in unusual fash
ion and with real sentiments. Read
this timely article 10 The Washington
Star, December "a.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Christmas Entertainments.

The Union Sunday School at Hot
.eI's School House will have Christ
mas tree and Entertainment on Wed
nes6ay evening, Dec. 9th at 7:30.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Christmas service of The Pres
by tsrian cintch Oh Sunday night viii
consist Presentation ef "White
Gifts for the King very attractive
service consisting of Hymns, PRAYER,
Anthems. Responsive Scripture Read
ing. Presentation of Gifts, Recita-
tions, &c.
REFORMED CHURCH.
Serv iees on Christmas Day, in ST.
Paul's Reformed church, are as fol
lows: A praise service on Christmas
morning at O'Clock.
On Christmas evening. at 1870, the
Sunday school will render service,
consisting chiefly of hymns. chants
and reading of Scripture lessons.
bearing on the promise and birth OF
Christ, and recitations.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public
METHODIST CHURCH
The beautiful Christmas Song Story
Miriam" will be given at the eleven
O'Clock service at the Methodist
church Sunday morning, Reading
by pastor and music by choir.
AT night the Sunday school will
have charge of the service. AID at
tractive program has been arranged.
All are cordially invited to these
services.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Woodstock, Va. Nov. Is, 1916.

- II n. GdHoioi sec
APPoNfATToX CASUALTY Co. Inc.
Petersburg. Virginia.
Dear Sir:-I received your cheek
in the sam Of sll 30 from Sir. David
Kibler. your Agent ou Nov. IL, 1915
/ thank you for the promps settle
ment and fair treatment aud also
think that every man should carry a
policy in your Company, as feel
shat am always willing TO help some
one IN need, and think your terms
would suit any pc sou.
respectfully yours,
GEO 7. CARRIER.
Dec I-4t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
FOR SALE

have decided to sell my home on
the corner opposite Mr.. F. S. Bow
mans store. Any Information will be
cheerfulIy given by Tom h. Magrueer,
Jan l-pd Mrs j. w. Magruder
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
Lost

On Saturday, Dec. 10th, between
" oodstock and top OF mountain, a
lead colored plush mnff, with one
strip Of fox fur around it, and lined
With lead coIored satin and also
ruf1es around the edge. The finder
will please return 1t TO the
HERALD OFFICE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22
BIG Hogs.

Mr. g. L. Bryan killed two hogs,
the weight of which was 1874 pounds.
They we're II months old.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22

Good for Constipation.
Chamber aims Tablets are excel
lent for constipation. They are
pleasant to take and mild and gentle
in effect, Obtainable every where.
adv.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-12-22

Ours is the Discriminating Shoppers
FIRST CHOICE in the GIVING SEASON.
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FRECKLES.
Now is The Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need
Of feeling ashamed of your freckles,
aS the prescription Othine-double
Strengths guaranteed to remove
these hOmely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-
double strenth-from any druggist and
apply a little of it night and morning
and you should soon see that even the
worst freckJes have begun to disap-
pear, while the lighter ones have
vanished entirely. 1t is seldom that
more than an ounce is needed to com.
pletely clear the skin and gain a
beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double
strength othine as this is sold under
guarantee of money back if it fails tc
remove freckles. IL
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-06-21

Miss Fanny Knight. who has beer
spending some time with relatives
in the city. has returned to her home
in Waycross.
Miss Eta EXtrowitch arrives Sat
urday from Jacksonville to spend sew
eral days with relatives before re
turning to her home in Savannah.
Mrs. Joe Green. OF Waycross, Miss
Mildren Green, of Albany. Miss Sa.
rah Arnold of Athens, who compos
ed a pleasant party stopping with
Mrs. w, w. Royal on st. Simons for
two weeks, have returned to their
homes.
The d. A. r., are to give an enter.
tainment Friday at the Pastme. There
will be 8 reels of good pictures. AL
so. a splendid program of local tai.
ent 1t is to be given for an educa-
tional purpose The full program will
be given tomorrow.
Mr.. Joe Green, his nieces, Miss Sa-
rah Arnold, of Athens and Miss Mil
dred Green, of Albany, accompanied
by Miss Fanny knight and Miss Flor
ence Andrews. returned yesterday in
Mr.. Green's car from st. Simons and
Brunswick Waycross Journal
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Every Woman Wants
A R0TRE DAME IADY'S APPEAL

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~ nome As thousands viii teStify-no change
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summers, Box h Notre Dame, Ind.
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Try a Bottle of
BUCK
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earth is the Want Ads that are
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INDIANA MANS EXPERIENCE.

Frank Moseley, Moores Hill, Ind,
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