Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-16

III 1eted Ms5Ssnutton bank ~ StraS-
burg. This shattered piece of steel
gives convincing evidence of thor
oughnsss Of the burglars work. An
umbrella tender, known a. "Slim
JIM" has been arrested, charged
with completely in the burglary. 1t Is
believed by some that this man was
seen on the streets here shortly before
the burglsrizing of the Strssbnrg
bank, aud he attracted attention by
the musical tone he used in crying,
"Umbrellas to mend" Pinkerton
detectives are on the trail of the bur-
glars, and their arrest is looked for
daily. After putting the above in
type, dispatch from Strssbure SAYS
that Pinkerton detectives have ar
rested crook, named Edwin Carney.
Csrney's picture was shown to mum
Der of residents of Strasburg, aud his
close resemblance to one of the gang
led to his arrest. He was caught in
New York and was attired in womsn's
clothing. RequisitioD papers will be
Issued for his return to Virginia for
trial. Csrney's arrest will lead to
the apprehension of his pals in few
days, it ia believed. The story about
"Slim JIM" the umbrella member,
WAS only a myth circulated to cover
the real actions of the detectives.
Lace curtains, bedspreads,
towels, table linens, etc,
at Palmbaum's.
Tuesday was gala day in Win
chester aud thousands of visitors
hocked TO our sister city. The cor
ner-stOne of Rouss City Hall was laid
under the auspices of the Masons,
aud ceremony was witnessed by i'm
mense crowd. A parade of the streets
WAS made by the masons, fire compA-
MES and other organizations of the
city, headed oy the speakers of the
day and the city council. A great
many from this county spent the day
there.
CHOICE MILLTNERY.-The newest
patterns of this season hats, bonnets,
etc, for Ladies has been received by
me, and will be sold at low prices.
Miss Adreon again has charge of the
Millinery department of my store, aud
and will rs much satisfaction as ever
to my customers. Call and examine
goods. Bargains in all lines.
Mrs. L. Z. RICKAMoRE
Miss Mary Mcdonald, daughter of
Maj. E. II. Mcdonald, of Jefferson
county, has been appointed & maid of
honor to represent West Virginia at
the Louisville Confederate reunion.
Miss Mcdonald is a first-cousiu of
Miss Katharine Mcdonald, of this
place, who received the appointment
of maid of henor from the 9TH Con-
gressionsl District of Virginia.
w. B. Corsets, SO, 75 cts, $l.OO, at
r. d. Hardesty's.
Mr.. Clayton Young lost . fine Jer-
sey COW one day last week. She had
beenisick but several days, aud 1t is
not known what caused her death.
The COW was highly priced by Mr..
Young, and he says during the sum
mer months he made 10 lbs. of but
ter per week from the cream she
yielded.
The Best Coreets. The W. B. at
K. ID. Hardesty's.
Companies A and d of the Twelfth
Virginia Cavalry, Rosser's Brigade,
G. S. A., will hold their annual reun-
ion and basket picnic at Shenandoah
Junction on Saturday, May 10th.
Arrangements are being made for
good speakers and music, and every
body is invited to come.
Hardesty and Wall will ship
Spring lambs in few days.
Wheat is quoted in Baltimore at
70l cents be bushel. The market is
said to be steadier. The visible sup
ply decreased , ,2O4.O 900 bushels. Cob
corn, prime yellow, brings $2.25.
Hogs are quoted at $4.5O@4.6O'
Spring lambs, $7.5O@S.5O.
Umbrellas aud Parasols
at Pslmbaum's.
Mr.. @. B. Boxwell, our we'll known
butcher, will please accept our
thanks for s box of delicious straw
berries. They were the first seen
here this season, snd Mr.. Boxwell
had them sent to him from Bslti-
more.
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