Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-01-18
NEARLY 4 HUNDRED
YEARS AGO
From the Shena ndoah HERAL1

YEARS AGO
From the Shenandoah HERALD. |
July. 1923.
Smoot & Foster, the new pro-
,rietors explain to the public
he principles upon which the
Shenandoah HERALD shall bel
GOOD ADVICE WELL RE-
CEIVED.
Mr.. Cook, of Langford, is the
father of seven amiable and ac-
complished daughters. One OF
the tenants Of his estate, a young
farmer of superior address and
attachments, had, by the pres
sure of the times, become in ar
rears for his rent. His landlord
sent for him and expostulated
with him on the subject, and
limited to him that with his
handsome person, he might cas-
lily obtain a wife among his rich
neighbors. that would enable
him to get rid of his arrears and
place him in better circumstances
i'll the world. The young farmer
listened to his advice, became
thoughtful and departed. In al
few days he returned again and
told his landlord that he had
been rejecting seriously on their
last conversation and would toll
low his counsel. At this inter.
view one of the daughters of his
wealthy landlord was present.
In a short time afterwards, it
was discovered that the young
farmer had effectually taken the
hint and by an elopement to
Gretnag green, had become the
dutiful son-in-law of the gentle
man who had unwittingly be-
stowed upon him this safe ad,
yice.
MARRIED.
On Tuesday the oath ult by
the Rev. Mr.. Foote, Mr.. William
Johnston, late of Hagersto~".
Nd, to Miss Mary S. OFT, OF his
place.
ATTENTION.
The Shenandoah Blues md
Riflemen commanded by C; p
tains Hill and Grandstaff, will
Iparade on the 4th of July, in
complete uniform in the Market
square, at ten o'clock A. NJ, for
the purpose of celebrating the
tglorious epoch of American In
dependence. Punctual attention
lis requested. Those of the citi-
zens and others who feel an in'
clination to join in the festivity
Iof the day, are particularly re-
lquested to call at Capt. Hills or
at the Printing Office. where
they may see a subscription to
that effect. BY order of the
COMMITTEE of Arrangements.
THE FOURTH OF JULY
was celebrated in our town with
the usual demonstrations of JOY
and respect. The peculiar season
,of the year, deprived us Of the
company of many of our country
friends, who were compelled re-
luctantly, to pass away the great
vocation in the harvest field.
The citizens generally togeth-
er with number of ladies, as
sembled at the brick church at
Ii O'Clock where the Declaration
lof Independence was handsomely
read by Cuthbert Powell, Jr.,
Esqr., and the Grafton delivered
by James H. Smoot.
The military and a number of
citizens, in the afternoon partook
of sumptuous dinner provided
by Mr.. Geo. C. Kneisley in the
neighborhood of the town, att
which much harmony and good
feeling existed, and we believe
nothing occurred to mar the fes.
tivities of the day.
Charles U. Lowell, Esqr., pre-
sided at the table, assisted byl
Major Turner and Capt. Grand
staff.
After the cloth was removed
the following toasts were accom-.
panied with appropriate music.
l. The day we celebrate. 81
2. Washington-The pride of
his country, the terror of his en-
emies, the admiration of the
present and future ages. Drank
standing.
3. The right of suffrage. may
it be extended. 9 cheers.
4. The President of the Unit.
ed States. Cheers.