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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Farm Loan Notice

Considerable difficulty has been cx-
perienced in past years in having farms
appraised during the winter, as a basis
of loans through the local farm loan
association, resulting in delay and dis
appointments the applicants, and ex-
pense and trouble to us. We would
recommend, therefore, that any farm
ers desiring loans between now and
April LIST make their applications by
November LIST, so that the appraisal
can be made while the weather is still
open, and the funds will then be OBJ
tainable when desired by the appli-
cants. The interest rate is now 81 per
cent, and all applicants who can meet
the requirements of the Farm Loan
Act can be supplied.
w. L. NEWMAN,
Secretary Treasurer,
Oct. eft. Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Family Reunion

= Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Lichliter and
their children held most enjoyable
family reunion last Wednesday at the
home of their son-in-law and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. George Conner at AL
bright, West Virginia.
Those present were Mrs. G, N. Funk
and little daughter, Gertrude, of the
Powell's Fort Valley, Mrs. Judson
Childs, and daughter Agnes, of Al
bright, w. Va, Mrs. w. c. Mosser, Of
Ashland, Ohio, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Conner and family, OF Albright, w
Va, Mrs. Caywood Henry, of Wood
stock, Va, and George Lichliter, o.
Kingwood, w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lichliter and family
were former residents of the Powell
Fort Valley and have a large circle o
friends and relatives in Shenandoah
County.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Personals

| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marsh and Mr.
land Mrs. Frank Cotmyer, of Baltimore
Md. were on a motor trip through the
VALLEY this week, and while in Wood
stock were guests Of the Misses Fra
|vel on Church Street.
Rev. G. A. Funkhouser, D. D., Mrs.
Funkhouser and their son and daugh.
ter-in-law Mr.. and Mrs. Robert D.
Funkhouser, returned Thursday to
their home in Dayton, Ohio, after a
visit to DR.. Funkhouser's brother, Capt.
Monroe Funkhouser and family. DR..
Funkhouser was for many years Presi-
dent-of Bonebreak Theological Semi
nary, Dayton, Ohio, and is now Presi-
dent Emeritus of that institution. The
party thoroughly enjoyed the motor
trip from Dayton, Ohio to Staunton,
Va, especially the time spent in the
Valley of Virginia where they were
guests of friends and relatives in
Staunton, Harrisonburg and Wood
stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank O. Headley have
returned to Baltimore after a visit to
Mr. Headley's sisters Mrs. H. P. Hovey
and Mrs. M. B. S. Hoover.
Mrs. Lucy Headley of Franklin, w.
Va. is the guest of Mrs. H. P. Hovey.
Mr.. and Mrs. T, O. Headley and Mrs.
H. P Hovey motored to Winchester
Monday for a visit to Capt. Kurtz, who
is now recovering from recent illness.
DR.. Thomas w. McFadden and Mrs
of Williamsburg, Pa. were
guests of their relatives Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Morrison this week, on their re-
turn from a motor trip up the Valley
as far as Harrisonburg, where Mrs, Nc
Fadden, who is daughter Of the late
John C. Morrison, formerly lived.
Capt. and Mrs. S. H. Bowman, who
have been visiting in Bigl ersville, Pa. |
expect to return to their home in Wood |
stock Saturday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
YOURS FOR BUSINESS.
Civil Service Examinations
II Be Given Again

The CivibService Commission invites
special attention 10 the fact that in eN-
aminations held recently in Winchester
Va. and other cities throughout the L.
S. for junior chemist, Departmental
Service, matron, Indian Service, APP
prentice plate cleaner, apprentice stcer-
ogragher, apprentice picture engraver
and apprentice letter engraver Bureau
of Engraving and Printing, applicants
were not secured in the number desired
and that these examinations will be
held again. The Junior chemist eXami-
nation will be held on Oct, Is; the others
on November S.
Persons interested in these on other
examinations should apply to the Sec
rotary of the l, S. Civil Service Board
at the local post office for detailed IN
formation and application blanks,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
A Large Turtle.

\ turtle weighing 81 pounds, which
is thought to be the largest ever caught
in the Shenandoah River was landed
this week by Messrs, John w. Sheet
and Harry Copenhaver while fishing
with outlines just above the large dam
OF the Valley Light and Power Co. or
the Laurel Hill Farm.
MIR Sheetz is an expert turtle angler
having landed as many as p in one
night; one Of the buildings on his farm
IS uniquely decorated with the wore
turtle" formed of eighty turtle shells
IN letters three feet high, nailed to the
building.
All incredulou readers can verify
this story by vi ito the home of Mr.
Sheetz three mile West of Woodstock
on Narrow Passage Creek.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Narrow Passage Church

An unusual and very pleasant COM
bination Of pleasure and worth while
work was combined when the residents
OF the Narrow Passage neighborhood
held picnic and Church Raising on
Friday, Thirty men worked faithfully
on the church and grounds while the
ladies prepared a most elaborate
luncheon in the school house adjoining
the church grounds. The ground was
gift from Mr.. George Santmiers and
the church, which will be used by diff
ferent denominations is located along
the Valley Pike, half way between
Woodstock and Edinburg and will be
known as the Narrow Passage Union
Church.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Meeting OF Town Council

The regular meeting of the Town
Council was held Tuesday night Oct. 3.
The Council authorized the purchase
of 1000 feet of Eureka" fire hose,
since that now in use is not all in good
condition as proven by tests.
Joseph B. Clover appeared to ac-
quaint the council with the interest OF
the Chamber of Commerce in the idea
of obtaining a new and modern hotel
for Woodstock. He asked the Council
to discuss this proposition and do any
thing possible to encourage it.
Attention was drawn to seriousness
of the water situation and the need fol
close investigation to prevent waste
| There was further extended discussion
of certain ordinances which need re
vision to secure enforcement.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Mr.. LiChliter-Miss O'Neal.

Announcement was made this week
of the marriage of Miss Helen O'Neal
TO Mr.. Roy A. Lich liter both of Seven
Fountains, the marriage took place in
Hagerstown, Md, on Wednesday 10,
the Rev. Mr.. Brubaker, of the United
Brethren Church officiating.
Mrs. Lichliter is the only daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Mack O'Neal of Sever
Fountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lichliter after spend
ing two weeks in Washington, Balti
more and other eastern cities have re
turned to their home in Seven Fount
aims. Their many friends wish then
long and happy life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
LOCAL ADVERTISEMENT

Attend Shaffer's big sale.
Take your trade to Locke's.
Sugar TIC. lb. at Shaffer's.
For clothing go to Locke's.
Get the bargains at Skaters.
Call to see US Court Day for bargains
Locke.
Underwear at cut prices at Shaffer's
Our grocery department is fine.
F. S. Bowman.
Wanted, walnut kernels Coo per ID.
Glenn Locke
New lines Of trunks and suit cases,
just in. +. S. Bowman.
By cut price on.all shoes at Shaffer's.
Now is the time to sell walnut kernels
6Jc ID, at Locke's.
Try a can Libby's Corn beef and hash
only zoe for q lbs. F, S. Bowman.
Big crowds are attending Skaters
big clean sweep sale. Come in.
Our shoe department is fine, every
thing you want in shoes. F. S. Bowman
Locke pays the highest prices for
trade.
New rugs all sizes mattings, &c,
Just in. F S. Bowman.
All colors in check dress ginghams
20c yd at Shaffer's.
Our millinery department is full of
style and nifty hats. F. S Bowman.
Wanted old hams 3Oc h., shoulders
lie h., sides 14c ID. Locke.
Come to see US on Courtday, all de
partments full of good merchandise.
F S. Bowman.
Everything in all departments at cut
prices. Attend Shaffer's big clean
sweep sale
Just received our usual large assert
ment Of fall and winter goods. F. S..
Bowman,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Riverside Tea Room Closed

The Riverside Tea Room which has
been SO successfully managed during
the summer season by Miss Arlene AL
len assisted by Miss Russell Clark clos
ed for the season Oct. 1st Throughout
the summer the tea room has offered
recre alton for the young people of the
valley who appreciated the efforts of
Miss Allen in behalf of them as we'll as
the travelling public who found a re-
freshing lunch and an attractive place
to rest while on long motor trip.
Miss Allen will conduct tea room
during the winter on the heights near
the entrance of Randolph Macon Wo-
mans College, Lynchburg, Virginia
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Church Notes
METHODIST CHURCH

Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
Lewis Singleton Rudasill, Pastor. 9;45
Ia. m. Sunday School Rally Day with
every scholar and teacher present II
la. m. Sermon to parents and scholars
of the school 6:45 p. m. Epworth
League /; 7:30 p. m Sermon TOPIC {:
THE THING l DESIRE MOST OF
ALL" giving consideration of "Soc.
GLOW" and his companions Prayer
meeting on "Wednesday at 7:3O p. m,
Let all who are interested in our COM
fng revival in November be at the
prayer meeting
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Rally Day At Methodist Church

Inc Methodist Sunday School OF
woodstock will observe Rally Day next
Sunday morning Oct. 9Th, at 9:45 A. M.
A full attendance is desired and re.
quested OF all departments of the Sun.
day School including Bible Classes
cradle Roll and Home Departments
Let US make it real Rally Day long tt
be remembered.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Cake Auction.

Queen Una Temple Pytbian Sisters
will hold cake auction Saturday eve
ming October 9Th beginning at 7:3O
0 clock on the Court House Lawn. The
good house wives of Woodstock will be
at their best i'll the making of these
excellent cakes. Pound, Angel Food
Pineapple, Chocolate Cream, Devils
Food and various fancy cakes will be
on sale. Be sure to attend and buy
one of these delicious cakes. 2t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Home From Grow Agency

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hoover, who
have been spending several months at
Grow Agency, Mont, have returned to
this city. They were with the latter's
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Garrett Carter, while in Montana, and
Mr. Hoover was in charge of res
taurant there. His health is greatly
improved, Winchester Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Death of Frank Barr

Mr., Frank Barr, a well known plas-
terer, died at his home near Mt. Airy
on Wednesday, October 4th, after a
long illness of Brights disease. Aged
Sc years. Surviving are three sisters,
Mrs. Lizzie Swartz, of Hanover, Pa,
Misses Lucy Barr, Of Baltimore, and
Fannie Barr, of Mt Airy
Funeral services will be conducted
by the Rev. L. w. Gross, in the home,
Friday afternoon at 2:3O, and interment
will be made in Fairview Cemetery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Rockville C.OuDle We'd

Rockville, Md, Oct. 2-Mrs. Mary
See and Louis j. Ryan, both of Rock
vile, were married here this morning
by the Rev. John 7. Collahan. pastor
of st. Mary's Catholic Church.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
FOX SALE.

The Boehm property Il miles north
Of Woodstock on Valley Pike. Ideally
located for poultry, bees and fruit.
Spring and running water. Apply to
Miss ALICE BoEH,l,
513 n. Market ST.,
Sept, 22- Winchester, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Optical Notice

l will be in Woodstock, at DR..
Gearing's office, Monday, Oct. 9th A.
N. to > P. NJ. ard Tuesday Oct. 10th,
A. N. TO , P. NJ. Eye Examinations
without drugs. special glasses TO or.
der. Lower Prices.
WIN KLINE,
Optometrist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Voice Tearher

Mrs. \. 0. Price, Specialist in Voice
Building and Tone Production, will take
q limited number of pupils. Also in
struction in artistic Interpretation.
Physical Culture given with both lines
Of work.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06

Tonsil and Adenoid Clinic
A Tonsil and Adenoid Clinic will be
held in Woodstock Oct. 18th and 9th.
Further notice will be published as soon
rs arrangements have been made,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06

The Peoples Garage conducted by
the undersigned as partners has tins
day been dissolved by mutual consent
Owen NJ. Shaver Will continue the
business, and assume any Indebtedness
of the firm, and collect all outstanding
accounts due the company. He VIII
give prompt and efficient service ana
solcits the work OF the public
Z. H. CONK.
o. NJ. SHAVER.
Maurertown, Sept. p.
Mrs. j. q. McMurray and little daugh
ter of Hedgesville, w. Va. are guests
of her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Monroe
Funkhouser.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Special Missionary Services

Rev. j. G. Holiday, secretary Of the
Virginia Missionary Society will preach
in the Christian Church, Woodstock,
Va, Friday evening, Oct. 6, at eight
o'clock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Horse for Sale

Black Percheron work horse eigh
years old. Call on or address,
Sept. 29-3t pd. H. R. MoWERY.
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Wanted

TO buy baby carriage in good con-
aition. Apply at HERALD OFFICE.
Oct. 81 pd
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
Lots For Sale

so feet front and 31S feet deep, price
$500 and up. S. B. GLEN,
Sept. 1t mo. Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06

j. A. Scovill left recently for Hagers-
town, Md. where he has employment.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06
SHENANDOAH VALLEY LOAN AND
TRUST COMPANY.
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.

doney loaned at 6 per cent. On real
state or good collateral security.
Savings deposits received in sums OF
OIL 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. 8. Penny
hacker. Mt. Jackson; or s. r. Hoover
New Market. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06

Mrs. T. l. Marshall is visiting her sis.
ter in Loudoun County.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-10-06

Cider

My cider mill will run Tuesdays and
Wednesdays of each week at my home
near Mt. Airy.
Aug. Att. E. B. GOTHAM.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Getting Into a
Good Habit

oOSSSSo AsSO
Good Habit
lis, the first essential to a {,
thorough enjoyment of that
glorious sport, Riding. .:
Habits of. handloom English,
tweeds. s$
" $3.50 and $45
A typically smart habit
sketched, $39.50.
Skirt Section, Third floor.
Pure Mohdiir'
a. slip-ons ......
Special 1925
Evening star., 1922-10-11
go
Many Of Our Most Charming Hats
Choose Black and Silver T.
1850 and $3.50 -

There is indeed a versatile collection
from which you may choose at these
two prices especially charming are
those in black velvet, with scintillating
touch of silver-and dark blue, too, is
smart, as shown in the illustration; dark
blue felt, broad -brimmed, with DASH
ing bow of brilliant changeable green
and silver, dainty silver cord outlining
the brin1, $3.50.
Other smart hats wear hack1e, japanese os-
trich, and many, many versions of the ribbon
bow.
Millinery
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Fox Scarfs, animal shape in taupe and brown.
$3.50, $3.50 and $45

OTHER WONDERFUL SCARFS. in fox show the ma
ton blue, the natural silver and platinum
Bay Sabes and baum Martens Eastern mink and skunk
NATURAL RUSSIAN SABLES perfectly matched pairs in
handsome two-skin effects.
SMART STOLES in skunk squirrel, seal and Eastern
mink
FLAT SCARFS in skunk and mole, make attractive pieces
o with the winter coat.
Evening star., 1922-10-11

FOR COOL NIGHTS TO COME.
Dainty A1batross Sacqoes :
andNegliges
These attractive little sacques have elbow long sleeves
some with roll collars and turnback cuffs dainty scalloped
and crocheted edge trims them and you may choose from
both lined and unned models pink blue, lavender
- Priced 81 and S. Y =
~ <-f'77'"-z z-.-E'-1 : -'
Abatros Negges slip thin gowns
sleeves STYLE strictly tailored
ished with fancy crocheted edge light Belgian blue
der and violet charming colors.
e-,s. -s-a Priced $6 to- SIS go ..
Nestss s-sechnnr Third hoor.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
A New Fashion Feature
,Three-strand
Ribbon Girdles

Many of the most delightful
frocks are being made around
their girdles, as it were, for
they are the exclusive trim
mings on many of them.
In our ribbon section you may
have exquisite ones made, but
especially we want to empha-
size these lovely three-strand
girdles. of soft ribbons beat
tifully blended into a three
inch braid, caught at the side
with flowers and ends of ribbon.
For street wear, wide, soft
satin ribbons are fastened at
one side with buckle to match.
W while some go to greater
lengths, using seven or nine
strands artistically braided, =
Ribbon Section. First door. -.
Evening star., 1922-10-11

Your **Name-On" Stationery.
% p,;n.sd s"ss', to y" You, sr< of%eP Special, 81
High grade bond writing paper with your and address
both the paper and envelope flap. :
We advise that you order yours early for 81 this sta
tionery is most exceptional value
Section First hoo.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Brides Gift Books, $6 and S.

An indispensable asset at the time of W
leather, with sheets of separate perforated
to check gifts with your list.
Engraving Section, First floor.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Wedding Invitations
and Announcements
Priced especially attract
for these qualities

INNITATIONS-1O lines in English script on Cranes bes
quality paper complete with in and outside envelopes plat
marked, $19.75.
ANNOUNCEMENTS lines in English script $16.75
AT HOME OR RECEPTION CARDS. lines, script, 81
VISITING CARDS-Shaded antique, Roman in an,
shaded lettering, plate and 100 cards. 23 letters to tn
name, IS. Each additional letter, 15c.
PLATE AND 100 CARDS in English script with name an
one line address, $3.75.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Handsome Fur
Scarfs

are coveted possessions of almost every woman
collections offer everything that really smart and that
is being worn. Attesting the excellent values
Evening star., 1922-10-11
HAND.SMOCKED
DiMlTY FROCKS

from England, tor little
girls of 2 to 6
Nothing ever quite takes
the place of these exquisitely
shocked little dimity frocks
in the child's wardrobe.
Simple styles, smocked-in
orchid, yellow, blue, apricot
some with collars of linen
to match, some colfarless,;
but all so very, very dainty.
and yet so serviceable.
Priced $50 and $40
Infants seeties. Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Many Women Are Asking for
Fa11-W eight Ribbed
Cotton Combination Suits

good STYLE with low neck sleeves close fitting knee
or ankle length, and shell trimmed top
81 regular sizes; $1.25 extra sizes.
Combination Suits of fine ribbed cotton, with tailored tops
low neck sleeveless, knee ankle length.
$17s regular sizes; 81 extra Sizes
w.u.,. Knit Underve,r floor.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Some Wanted Values in
FALL SILKS

Among the beautiful silks display, these stand out as
particularly fine qualities, at these prices.
ALL-SILK CANTON CREPE. in colors and black s. yard
SILK AND WOOL CANTON CREPE in colors and black,
$2.25 yard
4OINCH CHARMEUSE and evening shades, 81 yard
SILK DUVETYNE exquisite quality, all shades, 81 yard
BROCADE SATIN CREPE, good color range, $3.50 yard
KIMONO SILKS in wide choice of delightful coors and
patterns, ST. so to $2.25 yard
36- INCH ALL-SILK LINING SATIN, $l50 yard.
3o-INCH SILK AND COTTON BROCADE, for lining 81
yard.
Section Second
Evening star., 1922-10-11
Or Hair
Dressing Section

offers the finest and most
particular service in
Marcel Waving
Water Waving
Egyptian Henna Shampoo
Facial Treatments
Mineralava Chy Pack
Hot Oil Treatments
for dry scalp and dandruff
Make an appointment with
your favorite operator.
Hair Dressing Section. Second door.
Evening star., 1922-10-11

Special i n d e e d from
point of value are these
soft; warm sweaters OF
!: pure,< m: h al r, .pl ain
weave and, shades Of :.
Buff, Black, Brown; Navy
j Gray, Copen, Henua . ::
: All sizes from s6to IS.
Heavier MoI,air Slip-oi,s
.s Also Special, $3.95
Sweater Section, Third door.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
The Bdndanna
BLOUSE
Is Fashions ,Ne,Uest

So delightfully."- chic and de-
corative it is; simply made
of two bandanna handker-
chiefs of charming color and
design. 1t slips over the
head, and has that smart
Balkan band that fits rather
- tightly. at the hips, in which
are. set two di::1inutive
pockets piped in contrasting
shade.
The decorative designs show
backgrounds of navy,
brown, red and green and
the blouses are priced
$9.75
Sizes 81 to 40.
Blouse Section, Third floor.
Evening star., 1922-10-11
to keep her looking so

Smart trim looking dresses of gngham and chambray in
plain eolors, attractive stripes and checks
Some show the dropped wastne, vest effects;
too have extra lness hips which always needed
if ones work calls for much STOPPING.
Dainty collars cuffs pockets and sashes made in different
WAYS sometimes trimmed in contrasting materials make
these Just a little nicer than usual -
Choose from wide variety coors, such as lavender green
blue, red, TAM brown, black and white,
Dsssss sssuos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Virginia to Get
Valuable Library
Collection of W. Gordon McCabe to
be Given as MemOrial-COn-
tains 5000 Rare Volumes.

Richmond, Va. Nov 6.-The Uni>
versity of Virginia is to be presented
with the library of the late Captain
W. Gordon McCable, of Richmond, ac-
cording to an announcement made yes,
terday by w. Gordon McCabe, Jr., OF
Charleston, S. c., who purchased this
collection from the estate of his faith
er. Armistead G. Gordon, of Staun-
ton, former rector fthe University
and one Of Virginia's best known lit
erary men, is acting for Mr.. McCabe
in the matter. The library is given
as a memorial to Captain McCabe and
to f. o. McCabe, his deceased son.
The library of Captain McCable was
regarded by bibliophiles as one of the
most valuable in the South. 1t con-
tanned some 5000 volumes, and many
excessively rare pamphlets. Included
in it was what many considered the
most notable collection of Latin and
Greek classics and works on classical
philology in any private library Of the
country.
The Virginiana was very valuable,
notably in its pamphlet sand in its
periodicals. Captain McCabe's COM
plete set of the Southern Library Mes
senger was held to be perhaps the
finest extant, with al 1.-The wrappers,
the advertisements and the prospec-
tus. The Confederate section Of The
library was said to be most adequate
and of especial Importance, because
many of the volumes contained notes
in the autograph of Captain McCabe,
who was one of the South's first au-
thorities on Confederate history.
The most interesting part of the Il
brarv. in the opinion of those who
knew it well. was the section devoted
TO association books"-those of dis
tinguished authors who had been Cap
tain McCabe's friends and had pre-
sented him copies of their books.
There were several copies of thei'
books. There were several hundred
of these. Works by Robert Browning
Matthew Arnold, Alfred Lord Tenny-
son and others of the first rank, with
inscriptions in autograph to captain
McCabe, were among the treasures.
The item considered most precious was
the first copy of the first EDITION OF
Thackeray's "Newcomes." in the orl-
oinal binding. This copy had been
given by Thackeray to his wife and
Contained a very touching message.
The Thackeray family subsequently
gave it to John R. Thompson, the Vir-
pinia poet. who bequeathed it to Cap
ain McCabe. Many experts have de-
,lared this to be the most valuable
association book" in the United
States.