Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-07-19
Briefs.

ID. Richardson, of st. Joseph, Mo-,
has been tiled with the clerk of the
county court for record. Among
other requests made by the will Is
one of $4,000 to the trustees of the
Protestant Episcopal Seminary and
High School Of Virginia; another of
81 900 to the trustees of the funds of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in
Virginia, to provide for the disabled
clergy of said Church; and another
OF 81 900, to Right Rev. Francis NJ.
Whittle. Bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the Diocese of
Virginia, IN trust for Messrs. Kin
solving and Morris, missionaries to
Brazil. Major Richardson lived the
greater part of his life in Clarke
county, moving West not many years
ago, where he had been very success
full In business.
Those OH STOVES for Use. have
come; only "a few; all | could get;
come quick if you want one. And
don't forget that We keep "a full line
of Cots, Single and Double Beds.
Bed Springs for Single aud Double
Beds. Mattresses big lot of them.
all sizes, Iall grades-and Bedroom
suits from the cheapest to the best
grade; in fact you will find every
thing usually kept in an up to date.
first class Furniture Store. Just 3
doors south of Bank of Clarke Co.
The jury before whom was tried
j. n. Laws, indicted for assault upon
with intent to kill VI. II. Royston,
brought in verdict of justifiable
assault. The alteration occurred
on the land Of Mr.. Laws over the
boundary line between their proper
ties, and eliminated in Laws strik
ing Royston over the head with hoe
after being addressed very insult
ing remark. Both parties are well
known citizens Cf Wildwood. Messrs
w. II. Lewis. Commonwealth at
torney, and +. b. Whiting represent
ed the State, and Messrs. Marshall
Mccormick 4 Son the accused.
ladies
Shirt Waists and Skirts
received by :. l.. Palmbaum.
MIR. Vim. II. Thompson, of neal
Wildwood, met with heavy loss last
Friday night when his barn aud out
buildings were destroyed by fire. BE
stiles the buildings tons of hay, al
his harness, two wheat drills, one
COW anu a pen of hogs were destroy
ed. As the railroad tracks of tn,
y. X W. were distant from the build.
ings only about - feet, it is supposed
that the fire was started by spark
from passing engine. though it is
impossible to establish this suppose
ton. a tramp may be responsible
for the damage.
New Silks, Ribbons,
Embroideries and Laces
by ). l.. Palmbaum Il Co.
The report we published last week
about a good yield of wheat and re-
ports published elsew here of other
good yields turn out to have been
overdrawn, though it was not the
fault of the reporter, but of the reg
lister attached to the thresher., This
part of the machine was making the
producers feel happy, but when the
returns came from the weigh-mastel
the situation was less CHEEKY. The
truth is the wheat crop of this coun.
ty will be found a light one, aud un.
less good prices prevail farmers viii
again experience close times.
Novelties in Spring and Summer
Dress Goods and Trimmings
received by 5. l.. Palmbaum 4 Co.
a terrific wind storm that blew
from the north passed over this place
on Sunday afternoon, but no rain &C
companied it, although an abundance
of clouds were flying overhead The
wind storm lasted some time. Sat
urday II severe wind and rain storm
passed over the neighborhood, pur,
suing u northerly course. Torrents
of rain fell and great many trees
were partly demolished. The force
of the storm was spent before il
reached Berryville. Along the river
the wind and rain were very severe.
New Gloves, Parasols,
Underwear and Hosiery,
at S. l.. Palmbaum & Co.'S.
Mrs. Robert Scott, daughter of Mr.
Arthur Hall, of Fauquier county