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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
WOODSTOCK GROWS

In the last four or five. years
Woodstock has improved more in
appearance than perhaps any town
nthe Shenandoah Valley. But a
short while past the pavements in
the town were mostly of rough,
uneven brick, pushed up here and
there by tree roots and of an un-
slightly aspect; one was always in
danger while promenading, of mar
ring his pedal coverings or of start
ing an ingrowing toenail by bump
ing his feet against one of them. To-
day, all these things have been elm
mated sand the town beautified by
the laying of modern concrete pave
ments, the little swimming pools for
mosquitoes that dotted our thor
oughfares in the past have disap-
peared and instead we have clean.
smooth-looking streets that compare
with any place its size in the state
Just lately, at a commendable effort
we have installed lighting system
That gives the town a city-like an
pearance and adds greatly to it's at
Effectiveness. Many handsome resi-
dences have been built recently and
these, with what we already have.
presents Woodstock as an unusually
charming residential town and
shows that our people are blessed
with substantial prosperity. New
business structures are going up
steadily and many of the old build
lngs of the town are being remodeled
and repainted. Lastly but not least
ly is the great project now under
way to give the town an adeouate
water supply. This is the most pro-
gressiye stride forward that we have
ever made, and if the citizens and
town officers at the head of this ar
complish their purpose they should
be Landed to the utmost.
Not only are there physical signs
OF progress, but there has been es-
tabllshed in our people a spirit that
is going to make Woodstock the
ieading town of the Valley" We
WISH to congratulate the officers of
the town in recent years, for the ac-
tiVity and interest they have shown
and to especially mention the Cham
Der of Commerce and b;,dna
izations for their strenuous efforts
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
ATTENTION. VETERANS,

We are making arrangements to
give an outing for two weeks and
to pay the expenses of travel, going
and coming, to a limited number of
Confederate Veterans at The Whar-
ton Grove Camp Ground, located in
Lancaster County, Va. This letter
is written with the hope that you
may give it free publication and ask
other papers to copy. Any old Con-
federate Veteran, or his widow, not
able to pay for a two weeks rest
and recreation will, as far as our
accommodations permit, be received
for two weeks time.
The camp has been open for 80
years. There is every advantage of
a good and healthful time, and as
our list is filling up rapidly, /
should be glad to extend the invi-
tation far and wide
Any one wishing to apply, will
kindly address the undersigned at
224 West Lafayette Ave, Baltimore.
Md, and a blank application will
be sent at once.
HENRY M. WHARTON,
Chaplain General, U. C. V.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
Big Vault Door

With the placing of the immense
chrome steel door of the vault of
the National Bank of Woodstock,
the new home of the bank is rapidly
nearing completion.
No bank in Virginia has a better
equipped vault with more safeguards
from burglarious attacks.
The moving of the door, which
weighs over seven tons, from the
railroad station to the bank build
ing was herculean job, accomplish
ed through the use of one of the big
creamery trucks.
The new bank building, formerly
the Irwin Opera House. is one of
the outstanding improvements in
Woodstock and one which adds con-
siderably to the attractiveness of
Main Street.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
MUSIC LOVERS CLUB
ORGANIZED

An enthusiastic crowd of Wood
stock music lovers met last Wednes-
day evening in the Episcopal Church
to discuss the feasibility of forming
a branch of the Virginia Federation
of Music Clubs nour town.
Mrs. Frances Calvert Thompson,
of New Market, who has recently re-
turned from the annual meeting of
the Virginia Federation at Roanoke,
was present and very ably explained
to those present the objects and
aims of music lovers club, and led
the discussion which followed. After
understanding the meaning of the
proposed organization, the body
unanimously voted to form a Music
Lovers Club of Woodstock, and
everybody present signed up as
members either active or associ-
ate.
The following officers were then
elected
President-Mrs. G. A. Benchoff.
Vice-president-C. G. Skyles.
Secretary-Mrs. Carl Boyer.
Treasurer-Harry Magruder.
Program Committee-Re Fran
els Brown, Miss Virginia Haslett,
and Mrs. G. E. Pence.
A membership committee, com
posed of Mr.. C. C. Skyles, Mrs. ].
B. Clover, and Miss Alice Coffman.
was appointed.
1t was decided to hold two meet
ings this season, the first to be held
in the Episcopal Church on Wednes-
day evening, May 6, at $3.50 O'Clock.
Various plans which the club will
undertake when work is resumed in
the fall, including the rendition of
an annual oratorio by the combined
choirs of the town. were discussed,
and much enthusiasm was in evil
dence. We trust that this organiza-
ton may receive the support of the
townspeople, who love music and
would like to see Woodstock keen
abreast of the times with the other
progressive towns of the state. Clubs
have already been formed in Edin-
burg and New Market, and plans are
on foot to form similar organizations
elsewhere.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
A PLEASANT STORM

Last Friday evening, out of a
very clear sky, storm broke in
upon the pastor of the Woodstock
Christian Church and his wife, leav-
ing in its wake surprising number
OF good and useful gifts, such as
dish towels, pillow cases, bacon,
eggs, canned fruit, cereal, honey
jelly and -four The storm was a
complete surprise, as there had been
no hint of its gathering or approach
until it rumbled in at the door, led
by a number of little cloudbursts.
The useful and lovely gifts were
much appreciated, but the thought
fulness and kindness that prompted
these gifts were infinitely more
appreciable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
NEW GROCERY AND MEAT
MAREET

In another column will be found
the advertisement of the Square
Deal Store recently opened on North
MAN Street, next door to schmitt's
Drug Store.
Mr. R. w Frank. the proprietor,
has moved here from Chicago. where
ne has had experience in this bust
ness and offers to the people of
Woodstock and vicinity a sanitary
grocery and meat market, furnish
ing a variety of fresh and cured
meats OF superior quality. fresh
vegetables and fruits and groceries.
All orders either left at the store
or sent by phone will be delivered.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
SCHOOLS CLOSING

many OF the schools in Shenan-
doah County have completed the
term and have closed for the session
or course there are no bitter tears
coursing down the cheeks of the
small boy who sees in springtime
nothing else but playtime.
As whole the work of the wear
has been Of a high order. elieifing
the commentator of the state aau-
cational officials. and while thsre
were few rough spots in the or
deriy conduct of the county schools
these were ironed out SO that there
was little dissension.
The Woodstock School has few
weeks to run yet and upon the com
pletion Of the term work will have
begun for next years session.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
ADVERTISE!

A good many years ago, P. T.
Barnum, famous circus man, orig
mated and made popular the state
ment that 1T PAYS TO ADyER-
TIsE."
Today, every successful business
in our country is utilizing Barnum's
philosophy. Books have been writ
te nabout, movies and stage shows
nave been produced from it, people
are being educated to it, and thou
sands have made millions from it.
THE MAN IN BUSINESS WHO
NEGLECTs ADVERTISING Is NOT
SERIOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT
HIS SUCCESS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
MUSIC LoVERs, PRoGRaM

The following is the program OF
the Music Lovers Club, which will
be rendered at the EPISCOPAL
Church on Wednesday evening. $50
o'clock, May 6:
i. Orchestra.
2. Piano Duet-Miss Haslett and
Mrs. Pence.
3. Vocal Quartet-Mr. skyles. Miss
Bargelt, Mrs. Morrison, Mr..
Shaffer.
4. Trio: Violin, Cello, Piano-Mr.
spiker, Mrs. spfker and F. A.
Brown.
s. Vocal solo-Mrs. Price.
.. Vocal Duet-Mrs. Carl Bower
Miss Coffman.
Z Vocal solo--Miss Nan Williams
8. Duet-Miss Haslett and Mrs
Pence.
lO-Quartet-Miss Bargelt, Mrs.
Morrison.
Il. Orchestra Mr. skyles, Mr..
Shaffer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

Rev w. D. Keene, Pastor. Sun
day School at 9:45. Let the large
attendance continue Morning
preaching at II o'clock. Commun-
ion service, Let the members of
the church make a special effort to
be present. The pastor will make a
short talk on the love of God Ep-
worth League at 7:15. Evening
services at s o'clock. There will be
an installation service for the new
ly-elected officers of the Epworth
League. Let all the officers be pres
ent. The pastor will make short
talk on life as an investment. No
tiee the change in the hour for eve
ming worship from 1880 to O'Clock.
strangers are always welcomed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
Winehester's Big Festival

The Rotogravure Section of The
Washington Star for Sunday, May
8, will contain photographs of the
annual Apple Blossom Festival al
Winchester, Va. = pictures of the
principal events of the celebration
and persons who took prominent
parts. Order your copy of next Sun
days Star from your newsdealer to-
day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
SIX, MAYBE EIGHT p.crs

The ready response of adyertis-
ers will make it necessary to issue a
six-page paper next week. Probably
eight. In any event, we will enlarge
to keep up with the growing adyer-
Using so that there will be no di-
intuition in the news furnished. We
are not only encouraged but CRATE
full for the hearty support which the
Herald is receiving from advertisers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
UNITED BRETHREN

Services as follows for Sunday,
May 3: Dr. j. H. Brunk, Confer
ence Superintendent, who is assist
ing the pastor in revival services
will preach three times Sunday, IL
a. m, p m. and 7;45 p. m. After
noon service to men only. DR.. Brunk
is great preacher Come and you
will come again. The pastor will
conduct regular services at Mt. Her
mon, 1890 m. and Otterbein. 8
p. m. No service at Hawkinstown
on account of revival services at Ed
inburg
D. G. BRIMLOW. Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
Edinburg Methodist

Sunday, May 3, as follows: sun
day School, 9:45 a. m; preaching,
II a. m, followed by communion.
Epworth League, 7:15 D. m. No
service at S O'Clock, on account of
the evangelistie services in progress
in the United Brethren Church.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
NEW THEATRE
Woodstock, Va.
Friday. Nav 4. 1927

Frank Mayo, in 1.-The Plunderer. .
A great story. splendidly produced
having a beautiful star with an ex-
cellent cast; picture with a title
that lends itself to remarkable ex-
ploitation possibilities THE Plum
derer" is sure to be one of the out
standing productions of the year.
Also good comedy, Call The
Wagon"
Saturday, May 2, 1925
Richard ("Dick") Talmadge, in
Danger Ahead" Stirring melo-
drama, exciting amusing thrills; the
most realistic screen drama of life
as it is lived
Also good comedy, Our Gang in
Lodge Night"
Monday, May 4, 1925
Thomas Meighan in 1.-The Alas
kan" The masterpiece of one of
the greatest screen writer's in the
world = James Oliver Curwood.
Based on the regeneration theme
that always means a big success.
One of the biggest pictures of the
year. A real special
Also the serial, Into the Net"
No. 9.
Tuesday and Wednesday, May so
Mae Murray in "Mademoiselle
Midnight" Everybody's talking
these days about the difference be-
tween the young folks of today and
of yesterday. Here's a bright and
unusual comedy contrasting the two
generations. AS jazzy as its title
with super-excellent cast. A drama
that parents and children will want
to see two or three times-and talk
about for weeks.
Also a good comedy, Diving
Fool" and International News No
&c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

Among the marked improvements
in north Woodstock is the new CON
crete pavement in front of the home
of Judge and Mrs. Frank S. Taven-
ner. Hugh A. Kneisley has begun
a similar improvement in front of
the Kneisley home in the same local
ity Woodstock is the best paved
town in the Valley, and it is getting
better.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
QUEEN UNA TEMPLE

Beginning Monday, May 4, 1925,
the Pythian Sisters will meet at
8 o'clock p. m. Let all members be
present.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

Mrs. Robert Fravel. of Washing
ton, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William t. Williams.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
Friday, May 20, 1925

Tully Marshall and Barbara La
Mari in The Brass Bottle" The
romance of a wild South Sea maiden
and man who tried to tame her. Pic
turesque, thrilling. and intensely
dramatic.
Also good comedy, Some Tom
boy"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

Services next Sunday morning at
Calvary at 1920 O'Clock. Sunday
School at Woodstock at 9:45 a. M.
Young Peoples Society at $50 and
evening service at 1880 o'clock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
CHURCHES OF CHRIST
Woodstock
Edinbure

Worship and sermon. ....10:45 a. m.
Christian Endeavor in the eve
ming
Christian worship and information
are essential to Christian living.
Members absent from worship are
always, missed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

The disqualification of Woodstock
and Shenandoah County folks is al
most matter of daily occurrence.
Mrs. Jas. G. Graveley and Mrs. w. D.
Sager are listed among the latest pa
tients to be sent to hospitals. The
former was taken to Winchester on
Wednesday for serious operation.
and the latter left the same dav.
with her husband and DR.. w. c.
Ford, for Richmond, where she will
be operated on for goitre.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
Church Notices

For Sunday, May 8. Mt. Jackson,
II a. M, sermon and communion;
Hamburg, 8 p. m, sermon by pas
tor; Quicksburg, 7:45 p. m, sermon
by pastor. The public is given a
cordial invitation to attend these
services.
L. H. SMALLWOOD, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

The jury list is now in the hands
of the sheriff. Probably you will be
one of the fortunate ones to serve
the state at the May term of court
which begins Monday the 18th. A
special grand jury will be impanelled
to consider number of prohibition
and other cases. Jury service is,
at best, an onerous job, but the
judge takes few excuses for a fail
ure to respond to the courts man
date.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

Sheriff B. NJ. Borden was unex-
pectedly visited on Sunday by a le-
gion of relatives, who took charge
OF the jailer's residence and aid ont
a least mt for an epicure. Naturally
the sheriff was surprised, and this
surprise continued until some one
told him that this was his natal dav
Which birthday? We are modest
ask the sheriff.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

Z. M. Shannon, of Mt. Jackson.
Tor several campaigns chairman of
the Democratic Committee of Shen-
andoah County has been elected a
member of the Democratic State
committee to succeed the late Wal
ter Swltzer, of Harrisonburg. Mr..
shannon is a successful business
man, treasurer of the Shenandoah
County Fair Association, and ac-
tive in political circles.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

1t is stated that William E. Car
son, of Riverton, will manage the
guDernatorial campaign of Senator
Byrd. Mr.. Carson is widely known
In virginia, and for years has been
leading Democrat. However. if is
more than likely that the Senator
VIII manage his own campaign with
the assistance of other friends like
Mr.. Carson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

Arch Lawson, three-time prohibit
tlon offender in Rockingham Conn
" was given two-and-one-half-
year penitentiary sentence in Harri-
sonburg Tuesday. Lawson had skin
pea oali, and was arrested in Win
chester. Bail of $1,000 was forfeit
ed and part of a Rockingham
county woman's property was sold
TO pay the forfeit. No foolishness
about prohibition enforcement in
Rockingham.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

offering a clean, wholesome place
where they may indulge in this form
of exercise.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01


Probably you have paid your can
itation taxes. So far, SO good Per.
haps you have failed to register
This must be done or the payment
OF the capitation. tax is of no avail
to the extent of allowing Won tn
vote. Look it up and see that Won
are all set to cost your ballot. No
matter how you vote, vote anyhow
Lest you forget the town of
woodstock requires an automobile
tag The year begins May 1. Town
treasurer Harrison C. Magruder is
now handing them out to auto own
ers. Get yours while it is on your
mind.
The senior class of the Woodstock
High School gave a creditable rem
dition of Money Talks" at the New
Theatre Thursday night. A CAPACITY
audience thoroughly enjoyed the
work OF the entire cast. and the en-
bryo BasTymores and Bernhardts
showed considerable talent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01
Methodist Church Services

D. G. BRIMLOW, Pastor
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-05-01

The painting of the posts on the
Woodstock White Way has added
materially to the good looks of Main
Street. Next week will be the paint
ing of the telephone posts. Above
all, keep the street free from litter
All of the paint between Seven
Fountains and Senegambia w0n't
make it attractive if one has to wade
through trash and litter to look al
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-16
MethOdists Close
Meet at Stockton

SFOCkTON, Cliff. Sept. l6. :
Santa Cruz was selected as the
1926 conference city by the Metho-
dist Episcopal conference which
closed here Monday.
Trustees and otI;ccrS of institu-
tions in the district were reelected.
\ campaign to raise a 500 900
Wesley foundation at the Univcrs-
ity of California and Stanford was
voted.
Bishop Mead left for Southern
California today to preside over the
southern conference.
Among assignments TO churches
in the northern district were: Mo.
icsto, y. c. Stevens; Turloek, +. I.
Laruc; Jackson, E. I. Brown; Lcdi,
w. p. Rankin; Watsonvlne, \. A..
Pratt; Alameda, First, j. c. Rollins
Berkeley, y. b. Gilbert; Chico, NJ.
\. Christensen; Marysvillc, J. W.
Winkley; Oakland. 33rd Avenue,
W. II. Sempton; St. Andrews, L. D.
Cook: Taylor Memorial, q. W.
Carter; fruitvalc, B. x. Connor;
San Francisco, Grace. +. p. Ficgla
81. Andrews, j. ". Hill; Howard
Street, TO be supplied.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-16
ROMANCE IN NETAD4

Romance IS not dead. First we have story Of a
large deep pit in South Africa whose Watery depths
supposed to urk prehs beasts which, by all
the of geology and evolution ought be extinct
Now there comes wild tale from Nevada telling OF
Pyramid Lake, in which dwells huge serpent
gaining entrance by subterranean passage from the
Pacific Ocean, 800 miles away.
That serpent or dragon lies in the depths Of the
mysterious lake, waiting to drag down boats and
canoes, and devours its victims. There other Won
ders and horrors. Its islands swarm with focks of
seagulls and pelicans. It's yelled by thick
webs of huge black spiders Its banks guarded by
thousands of deadly rattlesnakes. 1t has outlet,
yet water is fresh and abounding in strange fishes
Anyway that is what the people thereabouts say.
Maybe it is all true. Let no blase traveller scout
such tales. There more wonders IN this
world than mans eye has seen his mind imagined
In age when everything is dragged forth to the light
of the press, and lecture PLATFORM let cher
ish few mysteries while we can.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-16
AVIATION GOES ON

There is universal thankfulness that the of
heium gas saved the wrecked Shenandoah from eXpo
sion from being burned Had the gas cells
been filled with the highly nfammable hydrogen gas
it is believed that the entire would undoubtedly
have been lost. Dr. Richard B. Moore, formerly chief
chemist of the United States and the who first
suggested the of helium gas for this purpose de-
clared: The fact that many escaped did lndl-
Gates that we have made progress These caastrophes
terrible but they incident to the necessary
development"
This close to the tragedy it heartless to call
the death of those gallant necessary incl
dent But that is the way Of all progress. The human
race is never daunted tor long. Already aviation
authorities both civil and military, preparing to
learn from the ruins in OHIO the mistakes of the past
The experts Of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Com
pany at Akron who have been working dlrglble
search since the bought the German Zep
pelin patents not discouraged. Flying will go
and some day it may be safe as railroad and water
travel already
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-16
PLAYGROUND LEADERSHIP

An interesting light has recently been thrown
the qualifications of playground workers by Floyd
Rowe, director of physical education of the Cleveland
public schools His ideas embodied in systems of
selecting applicants for playground leadership, found
ed survey made of successful play directors in the
past year Their qualifications were found to
be score of $50 IN intelligence tests, two
years education beyond high school, and participation
IN dramatlcs, music etc. IN college. Nearly all the
successful leaders p years of age and
members of large families.
Trained intelligence and versatility make for
in any endeavor whether business social, and
surely the guidance and leadership of the activities of
growing boys and girls call for all the aertness
all-round ability available. When these combined
with sufficient maturity to give judgment and with
the comradery of one accustomed to children they
make basis for splendid work with young people.
Mr. Rowe in seeking this type of director makes real
contribution to the welfare of his city and sets
useful standard for other communities
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-16
See No Prospect
For Settle m ent
OF Coal Strike
By United Press Leased Wire

MILFORD, Pa, Sept. l6.--No inn
mediate action for a settlement of
the anthracite coal strike resulted
from Governor Pinehot s confer
cncc with John l.. Lewis, miners
head, hero yesterday.
Following the meeting with the
governor, Lewis made Il statement
which was interpreted as meaning
that no immediate action was to be
expected but that Pinchot s move
might lead eventually to Il settle
mcnt.
- While my visit here with the
governor is i'll no manner related
to the possibility of public intcrven-
tion, yet feel that the exchange
of information will be greatly val
liable i'll any future settlement that
may take place Lewis said.
The cincrs' chieftain refused to
make known exactly what terms for
Il strike settlement were discussed.
He affirmed that the miners have
not backed down on any of their
demands.
1t is safe to assume that the
miners still have their seven de
mandS, lie declared.