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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
The Fourth of July.

The celebration of the Fourth of
July under the management OF the
ladies of Woodstock, notwithstand-
ing the very hot day, was a brilliant
success. The ladies were assisted by
a few gentlemen of the town who rem
dered valuable aid.
The entertainment consisted in part,
in fine music rendered by the New
Market and Stephens City bands, q
base ball game between Harrisonburg
and Edinburg in which Harrisonburg
won: another between the winners and
Woodstock, in which Woodstock
won, horse race won by Jos. Holtz-
mans mare, the creased pole from
which Mr.. Wolf lifted a five dol
lar bill, the creased pig which Teddy
Bauserman caught and thereby
secured a fine shoat, worth about
fifteen dollars, and the general re.
union of old friends.
The ladies labored diligently in
providing refreshments for crowd
which numbered over 1000.
The receipts amounted to S1l27.65
Expenses asa 10
Net receipts S673 IS
This amount will be used in aid of
the erection OF New Town Hall.
When the ladies determine that a
thing shall be done, it is generally
done. Many married men can bear
evidence to the correctness of this
statement This is only the beginning,
but it is the assurance that Wood
stock will have a Town Hall that will
compare favorably with those OF the
other towns of the Valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Reformed Reu Mon

The reunion of the mem bership OF
Glasses will be held on the campus OF
Massanutten Academy, on July oath
1919. This is the second affair OF
the kind, and promises to be OF un-
usual Importance, interesting all Re
formed people from the Potomac to
Ro anoke. The speaker of the oc-
cas- ion will be DR.. Henry Louis Smith
President Of Washington and Lee
University, and his subject will be
"Christion Education in Democracy.
Mus ic and refreshments Will be other
features Of the day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Mrs. Elizabeth SheetZ.

Mrs. ElizabethI Sheet, widow OF
Abraham Sheet died last Tuesday
morning at her home at Calvary. aged
80 years.
She had been member of Calvary
Lutheran church from childhood.
Surviving her are three sons, Marion
Sheetz, of Washington, Philip Sheetz
of Winchester, and Frank Sheetz, OF
Norfolk, and three daughters. Mrs.
VIM. H. Sheetz, Of Calvary and
Misses Bette and Helen Sheetz, at
home.
Funeral was from the Lutheran
church, at Calvary on yesterday,
Thursday morning.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
More Water.

While it is possible to endure the
present shortage Of water for short
time, without very serious inconve-
nience, it Is evident that Woodstock
must have more water. What we
want is an abundance OF water-not
hard limestone or mixed water, but
pure water such as we have been
using. 1t may take a little time and
more money to secure it, but if the
disposition Of the people is under
stood, we will have more water, within
a reasonable time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Church Notes

Rev. Giles B. Palmer will conduct
services in the Episcopal Church,
Sunday at II O'Clock at which time
communion services will be held.
Communion services will be held In
St, Paul's Reformed church on Sum
day morning July Is, at eleven
O'Clock. Preparatory services on
Saturday afternoon at 2:3U O'Clock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Rev. Geo. T. Tyler

Rev. Geo. 7, Tyler, at one time
Presiding Elder, of Winchester Dis
trict died at his home, in Winchester
last Sunday morning. He had been
actively engaged in the ministry for
fifty years.
He was educated at Dickinson Col
lege, Carlisle, Pa He was an able
and faithful minister.
Funeral conducted by Rev. D. L
Blakemore, P. E took place from
Braddock Street Methodist Church,
in Winchester, on Wednesday morn
ing
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Eye Troubles

However slight the defect may be,
is the frequent cause Of headache and
nervousness.
II neglected there is danger of i'm
paired health. Few eyes are diseas
ed, but many are defective, for which
the remedy is glasses prescribe and
fitted scientifically.
VIM. Kline, Registered Optometrist
Waynesboro. Va.
In Woodstock, Monday and Tues
day, July ii and Is.
July 4-2t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Dangerous

On account Of tile being broken.
there is a dangerous hole on the edge
OF the pike near the Valley Pike
church. Local Automobiles know
it and have learned to avoid it. Some
have made very narrow escapes. 1t
Is very dangerous if machines pass
each other at that point. On the 4th
of July q machine was wrecked at this
point. 1t certainly must have es.
capped the notice of the road officials.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Fish Story.

Up to this time James q. Clover
and sons, George and Brandt Clover
hold the record for the largest string
OF bass brought to town July 4th.
They spent the day on the river and
returned with q string of ffty-fye
bass and two perch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Social Event.

Little Miss Virginia Stickley was a
charming little hostess Wednesday
evening FOR q most delightful party
that was given 1T the home of her
grandmother, Mrs. E. E. Stickley on
Muhlenberg Street. The affair was
given In honor OF the birthday Of the
hostess. A large number Of guests
Vere present
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Gard of Thanks,

I hereby return my sincere thanks
to the people who last Sunday saved
my house and personal property from
destruction by their heroic efforts.
We fully appreciate the work Of both
men and women, who saved the prop
erty from fire and have since rem.
dered valuable assistance.
P. S. RHODES.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
important Meeting.

The citizens of Woodstock are re-
q uested to meet at the Court House on
this, Friday evening .. o'clock.
Business of importance will be
brought to the attention OF the citizens.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Chamberlain Tablets.

These tablets are intended especia II
Tor stomach troubles, biliousness and
constipation. II you have any troub,
lee OF this sort. give them trial and
realize Tor yourself Whist . first clas1
medicine will do for you. They only
cost quarter. adv .
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
Statesmen Wanted.

Reliable man to act - our District
Superintendent TO book orders and
engage sub agents. Exclusive terri.
tory. Pay weekly. Act ut once be-
fore your territory 10 assigned.
KNIGHT & BOSTwICK,
Nurserymen,
Newark, New York State.
July 13-1t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
He Was Almost Past Coins

He Was Almost Past 0olnS
II suffered with kidney trouble for
three years." writes D. Bell, St.
James City, Fla, land for six months
| have been almost past going. I
began taking Foley's Kidney Pills.
and before l used two bottles my
pains we're all gone" Relieve back
ache, rheumatic pains, stiff. swollen
joints, sore muscles. Walton and
Smoot. adv.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
for Sale

1Poland China brood SOW with six
pigs. Also Z drst class driving mare.
Apply to r. G. JACKSON,
Woodstook. Va.
July IA Roats =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
SHENANDOAH VALLEY LOAN AND
TRUST COMPANY.
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA..

aoney loaued at 6 per cent. on real
state or good collateral security.
Savings deposits received in sums OF
81 90 or over, and interest allowed on
same.
q For particulars address the
Company at it's home Office. or call on
J. W. Eberly. Strasburg; F. s. Penny
hacker, Nit. Jackson; or S. r. Hoover,
New Market, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11
WOODSTOCK BRANCH
or THE. RED CROSS

The Red Cross work rooms will be
open on Wednesday afternoon, Of
each week until further notice.
Garments sorely needed, and mem
bers earnestly requested to come and
give a helping hand.
MRS. DAN'L LICHLITER.
Any Red Cross worker desiring
service chevrons may make applica
tion for same through Mrs. W. q
Wuuder. Secretary Of County Chap
tor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1919-07-11

Clarence Irwin and daughter, Miss
Ethel Irwin, OF Harrisonburg are
visiting Mrs. Ella Shaffer on Mullen.
berg street.
Mr. and Mrs. Landon Sickle after
8 visit to the V, P. . at which in
stitution Mr.. Stickley graduated in
1909, returned to their home last Sat
lurday.
DR.. William Campbell and Major
land Mrs. NooreIand OF near Balti.
more and Mr.. Bean Campbell, of
lOklahoma we're recent motor guests
to friends in Woodstock. DR. Camp.
bell and Mr.. Bean Campbell are
brothers OF the late DR.. J. L. Camp.
bell and for many years resided In
Woodstock where they have many
friends among the older residents.
Miss Caroline Pence has returned
from an extended visit TO her brothe,
and sister-in.law. DR.. and Mrs. Chas
/ SuCc VI ull6uclpuId.
Clarence Baker and family hav,
returned to their home in Hagerstowr
after visit to relatives In Wood
stock. While here they were guest,
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Logan, Geo
K. Logan and family and DR.. ant
Mrs. W. H. Wunder.
Miss Dorothy Livers, of Charlotts.
vile hiss arrived for . visit to he
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. ". W
Hogan sitter having visited relative
IN Winchester, Martinsburg an
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-04-07
WOMEN ORGANIZED m
THE FEDERAL DISTRICT
LINES IN CAMPAIGN
state Limitations Of Previous Loan
Work Give Way to q
New Plan.

At q recent conference Of the Fed.
eral Reserve Governors and the Lib.
erty Loan committee OF the several
Federal Reserve districts, and the
members of the National Woman's
Liberty Loan committee. discussion
vas had on the a%bvisability OF the
change from state to Federal Reserve
district lines.
Since the entrance Of the women
into the Liberty Loan work, which
took place in the second Liberty Loan,
the unit Of organization had been the
state. The state chairman had juris-
o1ction over the entire state, but re-
porting to two Federal Reserve chair
man. where the state was divided. In
some cases the state chairman had a
vlce-chairman to supervise the worl
OF Z portion o. the state In anothe.
Federal Reserve district.
In the Victory Liberty Loan the
Federal Reserve district will be the
unit, and chairmen have been appoint
ed for that part of each state in the
Eighth Federal Reserve district to
conduct the campaign in that part of
the state in this district only.
Several changes have taken place
in the personnel of the Woman's Lib
erty a committee in this district
owing to this change in the form of
organization. Mrs. Theodore Benoist
who was state chairman of Missouri.
succeeded Miss Florence ]. Wade. who
resigned as federal chairman; Mrs.
w. H. Donovan, who was vice-chair-
man of Missouri, was appointed state
chairman of Missouri; Mrs. C. H.
trough will again direct the work In
Arkansas; Mrs. Fred w. L~auenstein
will TAX that portion Of Indiana in the
Eighth district. This will not make
any great change in Indiana, as Mrs.
Lauenstein has directed the work in
that portion of Indiana in the Eighth
district for the past two campaigns.
although reporting to the state chair
man, Mrs. McCulloch.
Mrs. Wilson, who formerly had the
entire state OF Illinois,, was appointed
for the Chicago district, and Mrs. VIM.
n. Hart, who was a speaker and or
ganlzer in previous loans, was appoint
ed state chairman of Illinois in this
district. Mrs. Donald Mcdonald has
again accepted the work in Kentucky.
n Mrs. Samuel Phillips Tor Tel
nessee. Mrs. Edmund Taylor, who was
a district chairman in Mississippi, has
been appointed chairman for Missis-
s1ppi to succeed Mrs. G. G. Swear
tngen, who resigned.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-04-07
n JOY OF SAVING.

Don't save for q rainy day"
Save 20 that there won't be any
rainy days.
That isn't tha forward looking, en-
pire- building spirit of America.
That is the philosophy OF optimism.
the kind Of thinking that is going to
make you happy and make your Old
age a period of fullest enjoyment.
There 10 . lot Of Joy in saving.
Don't Let 1t he a dull, hateful duty.
Save SO that you can win the delights
Of competence. not because you IAN
not afford to spend. Save SO that you
can afford. . little later. to buy some
thing you "a very much.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-04-07

A System regulator" is q medicine
hat purifies and strengthens the liv-
er. kidneys, stomach and bowels.
Prickly Ash Bitters is one of the
best of these. It drives out unheal-
thy conditions, promotes activity of
body and brain, restores good appe-
tite, sound sleep and cheerful spirits.
Price $1.25 per hntt,4. Bonds Drug
StoFe, gpesiA o&Qlth -
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-04-07

To cleanse the blood, strengthen
the kidneys and regulate the stom-
ach, liver and bowels, PrickN Ash
Bitters is a remedy-that has proved
its worth. It promotes activity in
body and brain. Price SIPS per bot
tie. Bonds Drug Store, special
agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-04-03

My boy likes you" she went on. You have been brought up just as he was. I used to read to him every eve hing when the candles were lit. How hard he worked to make man of him. self I have known the mothers joy. I can truly say, Now let thy servant depart in peace.'"
 "For mine eyes have seen thy sal vation,'" I quoted.
 You see I know much about you and much about your aunt and uncle," said Mrs. Wright.
 She left me for moment and soon the whole household was gathered about me on the porch, the men hay ing come up from the fields. They put my horse In the barn and pressed me to stay for dinner, which did. As l was going the gentle old lady gave me a pair of mlttens which her dlstin- guished son had worn during his last winter in college. I remember well how tenderly she handled them!
 "I hope that Silas will get you to help him"-those were the last words she said to me when I bade her good by.
 (Continued on Saturday,
The daily Alaskan., 1919-04-03

rdff of long feathers around hls neck. They lifted the runaways into their saddles. Purvis started off at a gallop, shouting "Come on, Bart" but they stopped him.
 Don't be in a hurry, young feller," said one of the Indians, and then there was another roar Of laughter.
 "Go back to yer work now," Curtis shouted, and turning to me added: "You ride along with me and let our feathered friends follow us"
 So we started up the road on our way back to Cohles&ill. Our guide left us at the town line some three miles beyond.
 Latour was busy picking his arms and shoulders. Presently he took off his feathered coat and threw it away saying:
 They'll have to pay for this. Every one O those jackrabbits will have 10 settle with me-"
 You brought 1t on yourself" said. "You ran away from me and got us all into trouble by being too smart. You tried to be fool and succeeded be- yond your expectation"
 It was dark when I left my com panions in CObleshill. I changed my clothes and had my supper and found Judge Westbrook in his home and re- ported the talk with Curtis and our adventure and my view of the situa- ton back in the hills. I observed that he gave the latter a cold welcome.
 "I shall send the sheriff and posse" he said with troubled look.
 Pardon me, but think 1t will make a bad matter worse" I answered.
 we must not forget that the pa- troons are our clients" he remarked.
 Iyielded and went on with my work. In the next week or so I satisfied my self of the rectltude of my opinions. Then came the most critical point In my hlstory-a conflict with Thrift and Fear on one side and Conscience on the other
 The judge raised my salary. l want cd the money, but every day would have to lend my help, directly or indl- Tectly, to the prosecution of claims which I could not believe to be just. My heart went out of my work. l be- gan to fear myself. For weeks l had not the courage to take issue with the learned judge.
 One evening I went to his home de- termined to put an end to my unhap- plnesS. After a little talk told him frankly that I thought the patrOons should seek a friendly settlement with their tenants.
 "Why?" he asked.
 Because their position Is unjust, un-Amerlcan and untenable," was my answer.
 He rose and gave me his hand and smile of forbearance in consldera- ton of my youth, as took 1t.
 I left much irritated and spent a sleepless night in the course of which 1 decided to cling to the ideals of Da- vid Hoffman and Silas Wright,
 In the morning resigned my place and asked to be relieved as soon as the convenience of the judge would allow 1t. He tried to keep me with gentle persuasion and higher pay, but I was firm. Then I wrote long letter to my friend the senator.
 Again had chosen my way and with due regard to the compass.
The daily Alaskan., 1919-04-03
CHAPTER XVI.
The Man With the scythe.

The Man With the Scythe.
 It was late in June before was able to dlsengage myself from the work of the judges office. Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills. One of the sheriff's posse had been se- verely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the wrlts. The judge had appealed to the governor. People were talking of tile rent war"
 What a joy entered my heart when I was aboard the steamboat, at last, end on my way to all most dear to me As l entered Lake Champlain con- suited the map and decided to leave the boat at Chimney Point to find Kate Fullerton, who had written to the schOolmaster from Canterbury. My aunt had said In letter that old Kate was living there and that @ great change had come over her. So went ashore and hired q horse of the ferry man.
 I passed through Mlddlebury and rode into the grounds of the college, where the senator had been educated, and on out to Weybridge to see where he had lived as a boy. I found the Wright homestead-a comfortable white house at the head of beautiful valley with wooded hills behind it. and rode up to the door. A white haired old lady in black lace cap was sitting on its porch looking out at the sunlIt fields.
 'Is this where Senator Wright lived when he was boyT I asked.
 ''Yes, sir" the old lady answered.
 q am from Canton"
 She rose from her chair.
 "You from Canton" 1" she exclaimed. Why, of all things! That's where my boys home Is, I'm glad to see you. Go an put your horse In the barn."
 dIsmounted and she came near me.
 "Sllas Wright is my boy" she said. What is your name?"
 Barton Baynes," I answered as hitched my horse.
 Barton Baynesl Why, silas has told me all about you in his letters. He writes to ne every week. Come and sit down."
 We sat down together on the porch.
 "SIlas wrote In his last letter that you were going to leave your place in Cobleskill," she continued to my sur prise. "He said that he was glad you had decided not to stay"
 It was joyful news to me, for the senator's silence had worried me and had begun to think with alarm of my future.
 4 q wish that he would take you to Washington to help him. The poor man has too much to do." = q should think 1t a great privilege to gos" l answered, ....
The daily Alaskan., 1919-04-03

The truth had flashed upon me out of the words of this simple man. Un- til then l had heard only one side of the case. If were to be the servant Of justice, as MT. Wright had advised what was I to do? These tenants had been Grimshawed and were being Grimshawed out of the just fruits of their toll by the feudal chief whose remote ancestor had been kings fa- yOrite. For half moment watched the wavering needle of my compass and then:
 If what you say Is true think you are right" I said.
 T don't agree with you" said young Latour. "The patroons have a clear title to this land. If the tenants don't want to pay the rents they ought to get out and make way for others"
 Look here, young man, my name Is Josiah Curtis" said the stranger. q live in the first house on the right hand side O the road. You may tell the judge that 1 won't pay rent no more-not as long as l live-and won't git ont, either"
 "Mr. Latour, you and Purvis may go on slowly-rn Oyertake you soon," said.
 They went on and left me alone with Curtis. He was getting excited and wished to allay his fears.
 Don't let him try to serve no writs or thereIl be hell to pay in this val ley" said Curtis.
 "In that case I shall not try to serve the writs. I don't want to stir up the nelghborhood, but want to know the facts. I shall try to see other tenants and report what they say. It may lead to a settlement"
 We went on together to the top of the hill near which We had been stand Ing. Far ahead 1 saw a cloud of dust but no signs of Latour and Purvls. They must have spurred their horses into q run. The fear came to me that Latour would try to serve the writs in spite Of me. They were In his pocket. What a fool l had been not to call for them. My companion saw the look of concern in my face.
 'I don't like that young feller," said Curtis. Hes in fer trouble"
 He ran toward his house, which was cnly a few rods beyond us, while started Qn la pursuit of the two men
The daily Alaskan., 1919-04-03
conroE NSIRSTHTGN ISSNo Renra

at rOp speed. Before my horse nad taken a dozen jumps I heard horn blowing behind me and Its echo in the hills. Within half moment dozen horns were sounding in the valleys around me. What contrast to the quiet in which We had been riding was this pandemonium which had broken loose in the countryside. A little ahead could see men running out of the fields. My horse had begun to father, for the sun was hot. My companions were far ahead. I could not see the dust of their heels now. gave up try ing to catch them and checked the speed of my horse and went on at q walk. The horns were still sounding. Some of them seemed to be miles away. About twenty rods ahead saw three riders in strange costumes come out of a dOoryard and take the road at a wild gallop In pursuit of Latour and Purvls. They had not discovered me. kept as calm as I could in the midst of this excitement.
 I passed the house from which the three riders had just turned into the road. number of women and an old man and three or four children stood on the porch. They looked at me Tn silence as I was passing and then be- gan to hiss and jeer. It gave me a feeling l have never known since that day. l jogged along over the brow or the hill when. at a white, frame house, l saw the center toward which all the men of the countryside were coming.
 Suddenly I heard the hoof-beats of a horse behind me. l stopped, and looking over my shoulder saw a rider approaching me In the costume of an Indian chief. A red mask covered his face. A crest of eagle feathers circled the edge of his cap. Without word he rode on at my side. l knew not then that he Was the man Josiah Cur tis-nor could at any time have sworn that it was he.
 A crowd had assembled around the house ahead. I could see string or hOrSemen coming toward 1t from the other side. l wondered what was go- Ing to happen to me. What shouting and jeeriug In the crowded dooryardl I could see the smoke of a fire. We reached the gate. Men in Indian masks and costumes gathered around us.
 "Order! Sh-sh-sh," was the loud con- mand of the man beside me in whom l reorganization thought that did-the voice Of Josiah Curtis. "What has happened?"
 "One O them tried to serve writ an We have tarred an feathered him."
 Just then I heard the voice of Pur- wis shouting back in the crowd this impaSsioned plea:
 Bart, for Gods sake, come here"
 l turned to Curtis and said:
 "If the gentleman tried to serve the writ he acted without orders and de- serves what he has got. The other fel- low Is simply a hired man who came along to take care of the horses. He couldn't tell the difference between a writ and hole in the ground"
 "Men, you have gone far enough" said Curtis. This man is all right. Bring the other men here and put 'em on their horses an I'll escort 'em out O the town"
 They brought Latour on a rail amidst rOars of laughter. What bear