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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
BADLY CUT BY saw.

w. A. Hisey, prominent Edinburl
|citizen, and father of Elmer E Hisey
assistant postmaster at Woodstock and
Dwight Hisey of the Chaplin and Sack:
Corporation, was badly cut by saw
on Monday afternoon.
The accident occurred at the Mike
Clinedinst farm where Mr.. Hisey was
engaged in saving wood. In getting
a piece of wood from under the revolv-
ing saw he in some manner fell against
it and a deep cash was cut in the left
shoulder, requiring nine stitches to
close the wound. Drs. Hisey and
Downey gave surgical assistance. Mr..
Hisey is seventy years old
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
A WORD ABOUT WATER.

| Staunton has Just voted seven hun
dred thousand dollars for an increase
water supply. Like other Vale.
towns and cities, Staunton appreciate
the fact that her future prosperity j
involved in an abundance OF water
not only for domestic. purposes, blu
also for such industrial development
as viii be attracted by the essentia
element in towns expansion.
Even the most pessimistic of the
critics of progressive movements mus
acknowledge that the basic necessity
for industrial development is plenti-
ful supply Of water, and sooner or latei
the people Of Woodstock must realize
that the town can only grow in proper.
ton to the advantages whichit has to
offer. In catalog Of these advantages
an abundant water supply would be
listed first.
The logical sequence to a towns
growth is an enhanced property valu-
alton. and experience has taught other
towns that increased values have
warranted the expenditures incident
to its material upbuilding.
1t is SELF evident that the Valley OF
Virginia is destined to partake of the
prosperity in store for the South be-
cause of the natural advantages which
it has to offer outside capital, and
Woodstock and Shenandoah County
viii share in this prosperity just to the
extent with which the conditions pre-
cedent to bringing capital here are met.
Locally the water situation is the
subject of daily discussion, and opin-
ions as to the best metqed toImeet that
situation are many and varied. How
ever, there is unanimity of opinion
that the town must have more water if
it wants to reap any of the advantages
accruing from the invitations now be-
ing broadcasted with a purpose of
bringing factories to this section of
Virginia.
The time is at hand when we will
have an opportunity of sitting in at
the industrial feast or content our
selves with eating the crumbs which
fall from the table, and the people
must soon decide just what we will do
to solve the water problem.
The solution will come through a
sane consideration of the questions
involved, due regard for all interests
affected, and an intelligent inquiry
into all the advantages and disadvant-
ages, if there be any, which. might
arise.
In the final analysis more water must
be had if Woodstock is to grow, and
if the town is to stand
still. or be satisfied with a retarded
growth, additional water will not be
necessary.
On little island in the South Seas
he natives exc out an existence by
1oing each others washing, and one
IAN imagine just how far they have
progressed in material way.
just so with Woodstock. five are
10 limit local activities by working for
ZACH other and not going out into the
world after those things which obtain |
or towns growth we cannot hope to |
,uild a bigger town or have material
progress.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
ARBE---ALEXANDER.

Mr.. Carl NJ. Barbe, member Of well
known Shenandoah Comfy family,
and son Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Barbe
Of Toms Brook, and Miss Pearl A.
Alexander, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Alexander, of Happy Creek.
Warren County were married in Front
Royal on February 9th. The cere-
mony took piece at the Methodist par
sonage, Rev. N. N. Hall, officiating
After the ceremony they visited rela
tives at Toms Brook and at Happy
Creek. A wide circle Of friends are
coneratulating the newlyweds and
wishing them much happiness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
LOCAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Carpet chain at Locke's.
Take your trade to L ocke's.
Save money buy at Locke's.
For rubbers, 90 to Locke's.

Save money buy at Locke's.
For rubbers, go to Locke's.
Sale closes Saturday at Locke's.
Navy beans SC. lb. at Locke's.
Full head rice, TIC. ID at Locke's.
LOST-Green Silk Umbrella. Re
ward il returned to HERALD office.
Try our kisses 25c. ID. at Locke's
right from the factory.
Blatchford's chick mash, Blatchford'
calf meal scratch feed, meat scrap
and oyster sheels. Shen. Farmers
Union. ct.
Roofing and spouting. chain pump.
and fixtures, loose grindstones bere;
grit, quick cutting Shen. Farmers
Union. It
Great preparations are being made
for the big banquet which King Arthur
Lodge, No. rs, Knights of Pythias
The over two hundred Knights
their families and their friends are
F., looking forward to glorious evening
The Ladies of the st. Luke Lutheran
congregation will serve lunch to the
big crowd which will gather at w. B
Foltz's when his enormous porker is
butchered on February n.
The Board of Trustees of the Shen-
andoah County Schools met in the
office of Superintendent C. v. Shoe
maker on Monday, and transacted such
routine and other business as came
before it.
Full line horse collars, sweeney and
half sweeney and half sweeney collars,
double harness, also lead harness,
brides and halters. Shen. Farmers
Union.
Frequent inquiries have been made
at this office questioning the accuracy
of the net weight of the hog killed by
Moses Merkley, near Columbia Fur
mace, several days ago. Yes, the hog
weighed 1888 pounds. 1t was not a
typographical error. The informa
ton came direct and from reliabl
sources. So much for the hog.
Tonight friday the intersociety
debate of the Poe and Jefferson
Litrery Societies will be on at Massa-
nutten Academy, and it is an occasion
of considerable interest to the studen
body of the school as well as to tie,
friends of the Academy. The rivalry
between the societies for supremacy in
the field of debate brings out the best
in the contestants, and those who avail
themselves of the cordial invitation to
be present will have full evening OF
pleasure and profit
For his effort to give his patrons the
best photo plays procurable VIM.
Dalke, owner of the New Theatre, is
entitled to that encouragement which
his zeal warrants. Few towns of double
the size have the opportunity OF see
ing the high class films which are
screened at the New Theatre, and few
towns have as attractive theatre In
which to screen the films. Mr.. Dalke's
energy and work have made this pos
sible and the community's support
should evidence its appreciation. AS
a special attraction he has booked The
Arizona Cow Boy high class show,
for tonight and tomorrow night.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
JURORS SELECTED

The jurors drawn for the March term
Of Circuit Court viii be made up OF the
following citizens
Grand Jury-W. NJ. Arion, N. W
williamson, Solor H. Wolfe, Fenton
Miller, w. w. Lantz, w. 8. irwin, W
C. O'Flaherty, j. L. Shaffer, Lester =
Hotel, R s. Wright, E. Frank Ramey,
j. Frank Good, II. 8. Bowers.
Petit Jury. w. Dodson, Andrew
J. Whistler, J Earl Foltz. j. G. Ham
hlcton, G. R. HeIsley, F. q. Evans
John s. Harris, Thomas H. FrAvel
Durus Miller, William Paxton, Y. =
Painter and George A. EbefSole.
No criminal cascs are dockefeo 70
trial It The Mnrch lern.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
Animals and Birds

We mount all kindsof AMI
MAILS and BIRDS true to
life. We also manufacture
SCARFS, CHECKERS, etc
from your own FURo,as well
as remodel your old FURS, at
money saving prices. Work
left at Mrs. D. M. Ulark's
Store in Woodstock will re-
ceive prompt attention Phone
Mutual.
Asa A. Sheetz & Son.
Jan. IS, If.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
PREACHING AT THE ACADEMY

Rev. Eugene L. Mclean D. D, Of
Philadelphia will preach to the student
body at Massanutten Academy on Snn-
day morning, February "a, at eleven
o'clock. The public is cordially in
vited to attend this service.
Three sorts Of precipitation, begin
ming early Tuesday morning, resulted
in making unimproved roads leading to
Woodstock almost impossible. Firs'
sleet, then several inch snow fall
| then more sleet and some rain. Wednes
day it cleared up and spring weathe'
prevailed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
MISSION STUDY CLASS:

The Mission Study Class Of the Pres
byterian Church met again Friday
night. The fourth chapter of the
book, the white Fields of Japan" wa.
studied |: and enjoyed by all. The
chapter tells of the different ways the
gospel is given to the natives and the
wonderful work the missionaries are
doing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
SOLOMON G. RACEY.

Solomon G. Racey, died at his home
near Star Tannery on Wednesday eve-
ming, aged "a years. He was long
sufferer from diabetes. His widow,
formerly Miss Emma Santmyers and
nine children survive him. He was
one of the best known citizen of lover
Shenandoah County. Burial was MADE
at St. James Lutheran Church on Cedar
Creek.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
lice OF WILSON.

Especial attention is directed to the
advertisement of the life of Woodrow
Wilson. by David Lawrence. whose
intimate association with the statesmen
extended from Princeton to the Presi-
dency. The life story is issued by the
Washington Star, and reading OF the
big ad on the fourth page of this issue
will he of Drofit.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

Great preparations are being made
to handle the big influx of visitors to
Shenandoah Caverns when tourist
travel begins. Hunter B. Chapman,
one of the owners, is already booking
excursions and Ipushing publicity for
this famous attraction. In addition to
his cavern's campaign, Mr.. Chapman
is advertising the advantages offered
by Woodstock and the Valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
LIKE TOMB OF KING TUT

Washington scientists have made
remarkable discoveries in Florida
during the past few weeks-discov-
cries which will startle the scientific
world Read the first authentic ar
ticle on the subject in The Magazine of
The Washington Star. Sunday, Feb
ruary "a. Order your copy of next
Sundays Star from your newsdealer
today.
Now is the time to sell your old hen :
| &c. lb. at Locke's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
For Quick Sale at
Reasonable Price.

Mahogany Queen Anne dining room
able and china closet, several room
size rugs, one mission writing desks
and Cole Air Blast Coal Stove.
MRS. NJ. L. WALTON, JR.,
Woodstock, va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETS NI1E
COUNTY CITIZENS

/ The second annual meeting OF ths
Woodstock Chamber OF Commerce
held in the New Theatre THURSDAY
might, brought together a large au'
dience of members, county citizens
Interested in progressiveness and
Itownsmen who are eithers'actiye or
passive in matters concerning the well
fare of Woodstock.
1t was gathering saturated with a
desire to aid in the movement to make
this section mecca for those seeking
a country where opportunity has not
closed its doors, and where conditions
favor an industrial movement with ma
| terial rewards.
j. Carson Anderson, President OF
| the Chamber submitted his animal re-
port of the activities of the Chamber
for the year 1928, and brought to his
auditors message Of hope for bigger
things for the ensuing year. This re-
port was couched in language at times
eloquent and it was filled with faith in
| the future of the town.
The President summarized the
work done during his tenure OF office
and stressed the fact that in the time
of its existence the Woodstock Cham
Der of Commerce has achieved far
more than similar bodies in other towns
had accomplished in much longer
periods.
One of the outstanding works OF the
organization was the building of the
tower on Massanutten mountain, max
ing it possible for visitors to glimpse
Gods country over stretch of fifty
miles and giving to the tourist an OPP
portunity for visioning this great Valley
from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies.
As was stated by the President, this
tower is destined to be one of the not
ed points of interest in Virginia, and
it will attract thousands OF travellers.
The Presidents report referred to
the work done by the Chamber in con-
nection with an nnimproved telephone
service: the movement for the better
ment of the Calvary road and the
action taken looking to the completion
of this highway to the West Virginia
line, as part of the system of roads
which will bring to Woodstock large
trade. The Chamber, acting with the
Town council, is devoting much time
to the consideration of Woodstock
water problem, and striving for al
solution of the matter by careful and
intelligent survey of all of the con-
ditions connected with it. This phase
of the Chambers work was considered
in President. Adkerson's report.
Matters, minor and major, touching
upon the welfare of the Town were
in the annual report, an d.
the President pledged the organition to
renewed zeal for greater Woodstock. |
sECRETARYS REPORT
Secretary William NJ. Calvert's re-
port was supplementary to that of the
President and deals with the finances
Of the organization. 1t follows.
GAS the principal activities of your
Sec'y have necessarily been covered by |
the President in his report 1t remains
for me to render a financial statement
showing receipts and disbursements
during the year.
Bal. on baud Feb. Is, 1923 553.64
Total dues collected for year 1880
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
For Sale

Desirable home Of 20 acres, six-room
house, new barn, good out-buildings,
running water, half mile from two
churches, graded school and store.
Ira Kern, Strasburg, Route I.
Feb. 15-2t pd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
Nutice

Our Great Rebuilding sale closes
Saturday, Feb. %. Locke.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
Clover Seed

Red clover, sapling clover, Alsyke
clover, alfalfa seed, all American
grown certified seed. high termination.
2t Shen. Farmers Union.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
FOR SALE

acres Of land on the Valley Pike
1 mile south Of Bowmans. Also go acres
of Mountain land. Mrs. A. C. Kern's,
If. Edinburg, R. 2.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

Thoroughbred Rhode Island Red
Eggs for Matching, Is cts. for fifteen.
$500 per hundred.
Mrs. I'D. GRABrLL,
Jan. Is If Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

Thoroughbred White Rock Eggs for
Matching, $500 for fifteen.
EMMA j. FINKs,
Feb. 1-tf. Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
Eggs FOR lisfchiac

Rose Comb White Wyandotte eggs
fiftee-s for si.oO at my home.
PHILIP KELLER,
z. r D. 2, Woodstock, Va.
Feb. l5--4t pd.I
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

4oney loaned II per cent. on real
state or good collateral security.
Savings deposits received In sums Of
n.00 or over, and interest allowed on
tame.
- For particulars address the
Company at its home ONCE. or call on
]. ". Eberly, Strasburg; r. 8. Penny
hacker. Mt. Jackson; or s. r. Hoover
New Market. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
$923.52


Bal. on hand Feb. IS, 1924 s127.62
During the year there were held six
teen meetings Of the Board of Directors
not including quite number of Com
mittee meetings and conferences. The
average attendance of the Directors at
these meetings practically 100 per cent.
1t has been great pleasure to me 10
be associated with these Directors who
have so unselfishly devoted their time
and talent for the upbuilding of Wood
stock and surrounding country"
Secretary Calvert in short, pithy
and pertinent talk outlined a few of
the things which the Chamber is
anxious to accomplish. A "Clean up
Paint up" program was mentioned as
q community necessity. A series of
'.Road Days." when citizens will be
asked to contribute their labor, or the
equivalent thereof, for the improve
lment of the road to the Tower, was
one of the things scheduled. Mr.. Cal
lvert referred to the movement Just
started to have "Home Coming" day
Throughout the Valley and in this the
local Chamber of Commerce will work
with those of other Valley Tours.
An entertaining and instructive part
Iof the evenings program were the
lshort addresses made by Delmar d.
Davis, Jason j. Sperry and M. L. Wal
ton, Sr., and the keynote of each of
these talks was a plea for better COM
immunity spirit, a healing of petty diff
lferences, and pulling together for the
lupbuilding of the town. 1t is the pur-
Ipose to use the basic ideas of these adj
dresses as texts for future articles in
the HERALD dealing with local problems.
/ SHENANDOAH VALLEY, INC.
| At the conclusion of the proceedings
lof the Chamber of Commerce, the
Injecting was turned over to the Shen-
|andoah Valley Incorporated, with Di-
lrector Howard j. Benchoff presiding.
Addresses were delivered by Mr.. Ben
lchoff, President Frank L. Sublett,
lSecretary Daniel P. Wine, Treasurer
Claude N. Hoover and Director Zirkle
Of Luray and Joe McAllister, of Hot
Springs.
All Of the speakers were filled with
encouragement for the attainment OF
big things for the territory embraced
lin the movement, and there was mix
lture of wit, eloquence and reason
(which made all of the talks enjoyable
land impressive.
The final action Of the meeting was
1.-THE organization of q County body tt
laffiliate with the Valley organization
land because Of the lateness Of the houl
lii was deemed best to have the Chair
i man Geo. R. Santmiers call, through
district meetings for the selection o
1 Six directors from each district to sery'
/. on the county board Of directors.
Other features Of the meeting wer
: the music of the Pythian Band, undo
Z the leadership of Prof. Fred b. SpikeI
the singing OF America by the audienc
and On amusing slkit by two cadets fr0T
Mas1anutten Academy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
DRESSNAKING

Dressmaking and all kinds OF fine
sewing win be promptly done at my
usual reasonable prices.
Allie Hamman, Muhlenberg Street.
Nov. Woodstock Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

Walton & Smoot have added an radio
to their drug store attractions, and the
public is invited to share in the good
things given out by the cloud speaker. +"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22

The Camp Fire Girls entertained a
large number of friends at a bridge
party at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde E. Walton Wednesday night.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-02-22
NO LAMPS

Keeps water warm in Winter and
cool in Summer.
For sale by
LANDON C. STICKLEY,
Electrical Store,
Dec. Tiff. Woodstock, Va
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-04
STILL SUPERSTITIOUS

A NEWS dispatch notes that the Kern County (Calf.) Cattemens and Sheepmen' Association has contracted with rainmaker for an inch and half of rain, to be delivered between November 20 and December 20, for which $400O is to be paid.
 While the terms of the contract are not given in detail, it would seem that the rainmaker has the long end of the bargain unless he is penalized in case of failure. Perhaps he is required to execute some hocus-pocus under the sembance of doing some thing to earn his money but we imagine that the chief labor in which he II engage will consist in hop ing that nature will be kind and send along the showers in land where moisture is too often with held. Should the rain fall in sufficient quantity the rainmakers purse will be replenished to the tent of neat sum whether he exerts any influence the situation.
 A few years ago professional ranmakers had quite vogue in arid sections, but the country has yet to hear that any of them was success full in producing the desired moisture The rain may have fallen, but that of itself would not be proof of their instrumentaty- of their good luck in having nature coincide with their schemes of buncolng some credulous people out of good con Not all Americans have emerged from supersttution Ii 1t IS believed that man is able by incantations to coax from the sky that which nature withholds by law
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-04
AFTER THE WORK $ DONE

WHEN ARISTOTLE long ago said that the right use of lelzure the chief end in education he little dreamed that in day this idea would be used III support of plea for change in education
 In an article in the current number of one of our magazines the writer contends that the students who go into business and industry through the doors of college training get only the technical education required for their work. They get no training in the right of their leizure after the routine work ot the day For the vast ma jority of our boys and girls college doors never open at a and only a rel atlvely small number finishes even the high school In an age when most work is done by machinery when even good share of the remainder is mechan cal and routine, it is pointed out these children should be given training which in later years would help them to make better use of their leizure time
 Most parents and teachers will agree that this suggestion is worthy of consideration. We can all afford to neglect the fact that what use people make of their leizure time is very important both as a matter of social welfare and business eff ciency While it is not proposed to restrict the n- dvidual i'll his pleasures, the community should aim to make these pleasures wholesome as possible for the individual and society.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-12-04
TRANSPORTATION IN ALASKA
(From Mccarthy News.)

LACK OF space in last weeks issue prevented us from making adequate comment MT. Sulzer's ar tice on the problem of Alaskan transportation diff culties. This is question which vitally concerns every person living ill interior Alaska, and by in terior" Alaska mean every part of the Territory not in direct touch with outside transportation.
 It is perfectly safe statement to say that there is no one in interior Alaska who has not in some way come hard up against the problem of transpor- taion costs for it such glaring ill that fail to observe 1t.
 But what we doing about it? We haven t heard much yet except lot of individual growing at excessive costs and this will be long time pro- ducng results-a very long time!
 Alaska is we'll served by boat from the out side and at moderate rates. There is no complaint on that score. What little mileage of railroad the to one point and serving that point. Any oth- service is merely incidental to proximity to the railroad. Moreover owing to the gigantic difficult ties in the way of railroad construction in this coun try, so cut up with mountains glaciers and rivers the cost is and will react on freight costs for generations. The only solution, then, is rodds good roads-roads passable at any time of the year by team and wagon or sleigh, and, if possible by truck and automobile. aThis is quite within the realm of possibility by the judicous expnediture of money which will be small compared with the amount of benefit derived. It is safe investment against the future prosperity of one of the richest pieces of ground on the globe.
 But government always loath to spend money in developing country and it rests with the r'cpc who are s.' ,, z f,,n a> r.! .et to make some effort at concerted action in bringing pressure to bear in the proper channels to have this altered
 Let back to the limit those who are srug- gling to put this thing across Lone growing and continuing to dig down to pay the cost will never relieve this state of affairs