Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
CLARKE COUNTY.
i"pscou surrendered-The Wheat
Pcrsonnl and Social.

bEkhHNlLLE, February 6.-(special)-
Mr.. w. c. r. Tapscott. whose petition for
pardon was refused by Governor OFFER
Iali' as lately noted IN this correspon-
uehce surrendered himself TO the jailer of
Ciarke county on Thursday TO serve out
MS term or twenty days I'm jail In accord
ance with the verdict Of the jury
AZ recent meeting Of the lately-Or-
sahl]ed chapter OF the Daughters OF the
Cohlederacy. by a unanimous vote the
Cnapter was named "Stonewall," IN honor
OF the souths gallant chieftain, stone
wall Jackson. Several new members
were enrolled. Miss NJ Garnet Mcclure
was elected treasurer, and committee
appointed TO cooperate with a committee
from }. r. 3. Stuart Camp OF Sons Of
veterans IN preparing for an oyster sup
per ana bazaar. 20 be held at Winston
Han, IN Berryyilo on February 18th
Rev. ". 5. Dorset has resigned the
pastorate OF the Baptist church at Mill
wood, having accepted a call to the Bap-
list church at Summervilie s. G. Mr..
Dorset has been pastor of the Millwood
church for over seven years, during which
time he has done a good work. and has
cndeared himself in many ways TO his con-
eregation. who regret exceedingly that
he must leave them.
THE WHEAT.
The recent cold snap has been very hard
on the growing wheat in Clarke county,
which went into the winter looking better
than it had for several years. and the
farmers gladly welcomed Wednesday S
snowfall, which now covers the fields to
the depth Of about inches, and effcctual-
] ly protects the wheat from the cold. EX-
cellent sleighing is now to be had, and
the sleigh-bells have been ringing merrily
for the pSst two days.
Edward Huller aged 29, q young busi-
ness-man, died at his residence, in Berry
vile. on Wednesday morning after a short
illness from pneumonia, which was super
induced by the grip. Mr.. Huller located
in Berryville about six months ago, COM
/ ing from Leesburg, and his remains were
taken TO the latter place for interment.
lie leaves a wife. but no children.
Henry Powers. son Of Mr.. J. S. Powers,
Of Clarke county, was taken to Garfield
Hospital, at Washington, u. c., last week,
/ and his leg amputated at the knee. The
latest report received states that he stood
the operation well, and will, IL is expected,
soon be out Of danger.
TOwn-Sergeant George G. Ricamore, Of
Berryville. in arresting Daniel Taylor COL
ore) on Thursday for stealing a pair Of
gum-boots from Mr.. James w. Gasee,
was NbIlitit4 70 use HIS NAubs tuAtAh5
Taylor's head painfully.
Invitations are out announcing the mar
riage on the 18th instant Of Miss Virginia
Taylor Mccormick, Of Berryville, TO DR..
James Jet Mccormick, of Norfolk. Miss
Mccormick is the eldest daughter Of Hon.
Marshall Mccormick, and Is possessed Of
unusual attractions and accomplishments.
The groom-elect is q native Of Clarke
county but has practiced his profession
for several years in Norfolk, where he is
wei known, both socially and for his
skill as physician. The ceremony will
be celebrated at the residence Of the
bride-elects parents and will be in every
way the social event of the season.
Captain John r. Num-, who has been
confined 10 his house for several weeks,
is well enough TO again be at work, in the
Bank Of Clarke county.
Miss Nora Garnet is visiting friends in
Baltimore.
Mr.. H. D. Reynolds, Of Frederick coun-
~, is visiting Or. r. p Page.