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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14
Jail Delivery.


DIR. Scott, the flimHamer, who WI.
convicted at this term Of the Count,
Court, snd held IN the County Jai
here !ur the payment of his fine. to
grthcr with Martin holland, ano,hr,
prisoner, broke Jail Monday night
and escaped.
The prisoners were confined IN the
cell rooms on the lower floor IF ia,
Jail. and were allowed free access
To the corridor into which these cells
opened. The only obstacle between
them aud liberty was the large iron
door which lead into the cell corridor
from the back ball of the jail. In
this door WAS on observation window
through which food and water were
gwen the prisoners. Over this ob
serNation window was an iron blind
Monday night this window was left
open, AS Is usually done some nights.
aud 1t Is supposed that the prisoners
reached through this aperture in the
door, aud picked the lock with A
piece of wire which they took from
around broom left in the cell, and
gained entrance into the hallway.
From the hall the men pro
ceedrd down stairway into the
jail cellar, and from thence they IS
capped to the open air through a small
window which they broke open.
Mr., J. VI. Lupton. the. jMlor, saws
Scot aud holland made their escape
between miduigh, and morning. The
men left no traces of the direction
they took after gaining their liberty.
Charles Mcfarland. another pris
ouer who was confined in the lower
-rt of cells, SAYS he slept soundly
throughout the entire night. ami was
not aware Of his fellow prisoners. es
cape tiIl informed 10y MIR. Luptou.
who awnkr hum.
An account Of the offence Of Scott
will be- found under the head Of
court news.
Martin holland, the other prisoner.
was convicted at the September term
of Clarke County Court and srutenc
ed to Il term of twelve months in'iail.
for stealing wheat from bin on the
farm occupied by Mr. VIM. Eddy.
near Bovcr.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14

One of the most enjoyable parties
IF the season was given Friday night
LAST at "WooIiey Hail." the beautiful
aud hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs.
q. W. Levi. The house was hand
somrIy decorated with pottrd plants.
snd bright lights cleaned from every
window. Dancing began promptly
AZ $50 o'clock. and 10 the enhancing
sounds of music the room was soon
changed into veritabie fairy land.
and the sound of dainty feet ou the
wei. waved floor. mingled with merry
laughter. was soon resembling
throughout the grand old house. As
the clock was announcing the arrival
of another day ali were invited into
the dining room where they were
served with fancy cakes. and coo'ius
ices, and one and all dill justice DO
the dainty and refreshing reuast.
Dancing was continued u.l the wee
sma ar. and it was with beating
hearts and sparkling ewes each one
bid the charming hostess goodbye
declaring 1t was the most pleasant
party they mad ever had the pleasure
of attending, and all considered them
selves more than fortunate in receie
ing an invitation to "Woodley Hall
Among those present from distance
were: Misses Beaiah and Fannie
Gaunt, Miss Lille Trenary, aud
MessrS ollie and Ray Gauut. of near
Boyce; Miss Jennie Philips. of
Charlestown; Miss Matte Williams.
of Staunton; Messrs. Alex. and Pow.
ell Jolliffe, and VIM. Wo,er. of Bovce.
MIR. ChaS Gauut. of Winchester. anu
many others whose names are
unknown to the writer.
"LONE STAR"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14
1t Pays to Buy and Sell For Cash
FURNITURE, GROCERY AND
NOTION PARLoRs. ,
Doors SOUTH OF

FURNITURE, GROCERY AND
NOTION PARLORS. :
Doors SOUTH OF
CLARLE COUN-
TY BANK.
We have just added nice line of
fresh GFOcerjeS and big Stock of
NOfiOHS 10 our stock of Furniture
~" caR nor get almost anything you
want IN the way of Beds, Mattresses,
Springs, Bedroom suits, Carpets,
hugs, Mating, Pictures. Mirrors.
1halrs, Cribs, Sofas, Office Desks,
Tables, &c. Our Notion department
IS f"H of all USefNl articles and we
guarantee every article to be a. rep
resented. In ISlcerWare we keep
me rery best make. Razors, Stropy
and Brushes as good us money can
ooy. We cannot quote prices here.
out come and see the goods and you
w'H be pleased with both the goods
aud prices. We buy for spot cash
and are not tied to any house, but
ouy where We can get the best goods
Tor the least money. We sell for
c"Sh and have nO losses to make up
and our motto will be, "yOur n,oneyS-
~Orth." We hope for full share of
your patronage and will endeavor to
mer" ii by fair dealing.
j. r. RUSSELL. MGR.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14
Echoes of Ashby Gap

H. H. rruStel has purchased new
corn crushing steam mill 10 be placed
near Berry, pOstoficc Mr. Trussel is
a hustler, and will have enough work to
keep him busy
Ii is expected that there will be a
change in the pOstoilice az Berry's The
present efficient postmaster will shortly
rclinquiSh the office.
RObt. Fowler expects TO go to near
Martinsburg to live. ).
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14
Deaths

Deaths
Thomas Strider. Winchester's old
est citizen, died Saturday morning,
of general debility, after short ILL
ness, aged ninety-one years Some
weeks ago he received a severe fall
down flight Of stairs, which has
tened his death. He leaves one
iaughter-Miss Mary Stridrr. of
Winchester He was born near View
'rton, Md, and at an early age his
family settled in Jefferson County.
". Va. For fifteen wears before the
,dveut OF railroads Mr.. Strider was
engaged in wagouing, and operated
line 10 Florida and West TO Ohio.
Later be- operated the Shenandoah
rity Mills AT IIarper's FERRY. and
,ftrrward removed 10 Washington.
ID. C.. where he engaged i'm business.
While there, la 1851. he was appoint
Ell superintendent of the water
works. hen In course Of construction.
Daring the civil war be served iu
ihe commissary department, of The
Confederate army. Nr. Srider held
various responsible positions in Win
chester, and retired from business
several years ago.
Mrs. DR.. Tiedman. am aged and
highly respected old lady, died at
'Grerutirld." the home of her laugh
Ter, Mrs Gen. II. Dilgrr. three miles
east Of Front Royal. at the advanced
age of s. years. Mrs. friedman was
norm IN the German Empire auI
anne to this country in 1913. located
. 100 Philadelphia. Pa. where she lived
autil the death of her husband. DIR.
/ Iledmau, which occurred about
three yeaIs ago. Since then. she ana
aer daughter. Miss Charlotte. have
made their home az "Greenf-'d" th.
home of her daugh,er.-Warreu Reg
i-ter.
Miss Fannie VI. Trapnell died
. Tuesday morning Of last week AT the
.esidence of Dr. j. f. Beatty. in
/ Niddletown. She Is survived 5g
three sisters, Mrs. DR.. Beatty and
Hiss Ella Trtpuell. Of NlIl-town.
'nd Mrs. Mamie IIilleary, Of Freder-
lcksburg, Va, and two broihe-s. JOS
~ph Trapuell. Esq. of Charlestovu.
aud DR.. Richard rrapuell, of Point
IF Rocks The deceased was a
laughter Of the late Rev. DIR. Joseph
rrapuell of ChorIestowu. She va,
53 years Of age, aud death was caused
/ oy heart trouble.
Cato NJ. Ais4aith. aged ,h.r-r
wears. son of Mrs. Margaret Alsui.a.
d C1arlestowu. W. Va. died q, the
residence of his mother sunday. Of
, dphtheria. He Is the irst victim Of
d" epidemic of that disease NOW pre-
vaiiiug IN Charlrstoxn.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14

House, Garden, Orchard and lot of
10 acres we'll set in clover, one mile
from Gaylord. Price 5000. If NOT
sold Will be for rent April first.
Apply to d. {. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14

"A terrible mine horror occurred at
h"rmond, Fayette county, on Tues
uay morning of last week. One
hundred miners were entombed and
A'ready fifty dead bodies have been
recovered. The disaster it attribut.
Oh 70 the explosion of dust.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF and GOOD
to your friends When you treat friend
to whiskey. give him the best HARPER
Nhiskey is the beverage for your friei.dy
and for you.
Sold by
F. y. CASTLEMAN.
Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14
Attention, Firemen.

All citizens of Berryville. who are
interested in the organization of fire
company here, are asked to assemble
at the Court House Friday night
next. March 10th. at $50 O'Clock.
The object of this mass meeting is to
devise upon some definite plan for the
formation of a tire company, which the
'own badly needs. Let everybody at
tend The old ones to advise and the
Young to band together into fire or
ganizatlon. 4 CITIZEN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14
Public Sales.

Public Sales.
March i5th-John w. Locke will
sell large quantity of live stock on
the Moses Foley farm. See adv. in
another column and large bills.
March 20-J. ii. and G.. w. Duble,
executors, will sell at public sale per-
sonal property owned 10y estate of the
late Aaron Duble. See large bills.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14

S"''~'''"i' y OlTlZEN.
Briefs.
Wheat has shown an inclination to
ADVANCE aud was quoted at 72} cts.
IN Baltimore at the close of business
Monday The visible supply shows
decrease af 3S5.0OO bushels. and is
now placed at 53.6OO,OOO. Cob corn
Is quoted $500 ca 2.25 per barrel;
logs from S5.lU @ 5.35; pigs from
St25 @ 400: Prime lambs at $3.50.
March. though it is known as IA
~pring month, brought us some win
Ter weather last Sunday. About AN
inch of snow fell that evening and
hight, and on Monday morning the
thermometer registered at 90 above
zero. Friday and Saturday were DAYS
more becoming to this season of the
wear.
MeSSrs. Budd Coleman and Oscar
Hamilton killed on the formers farm.
near this place, a large, fat ground
hog one day last week. The little
grunter was not afraid of his shadow.
and seemed to he enjoying things be
fore he was killed.
The sum OF 81 was realized at the
recent oyster supper for the benefit of
a Confederate soldiers monument in
MIddleway. Mr.. Charles Broad way
R1uSS headed the list of contributors
with a ten dollar bill.
Thr seventh annual meeting of the
Fireman's Picnic. aud Horse and Cat
tie Show will be held near From
ROYAL on Thursday aud Friday, Au
gust 10th and 18th.
\ chimney of the residence of DR..
J. VI. G.. Mcclure caught fire Mon
day night. aud burned for several
minutes. The blaze attracted a
large crowd.
The home of Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles
Wynkoop was darkened last Thurs
day by the death of their infant
daughter.
Tue Winchester Presbytery will
meet in the Elk Branch Church at
Dutiields Tuesday, April 10, at $50
p. m.
The Baltimore Conference of the
VI. r Church will meet in Washing
ton City on April 4th.
A band of gypsies have pitched
tent and entered into temporary win
ter quarters in the Blakemore woods
north of town.
Upperville is talking about organ
izing a company for the purpose of
establishing bank.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14

Prescriptions quickly and careful
ly compounded at Bencowe's. Only
pure drugs used.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-03-14

CdIr 'ii informed 10y Mr. LuptOu.
who awokr hun.
An account of the offence Of Scott
will be- found under the head Of
court news.
Martin holland, the other prisoner.
was convicted at the September term
of Clarke County Court and srutenc
ed to a term of twelve months in'iail.
for stealing wheat from "A bin on the
farm occupied by Mr.. VIM. Eddy.
near Boyce.
County Court.
County Court was in session on
Tuesday and "Wednesday of last week.
The court room was crowded on Tues
day with persons from all parts of the
county. attracted by the announce
ment that the trial of DIR Scott alias
Harry Murphy would take place.
Scott, accompanied by one L. :. An
derSon, on February 18th last, man
aged, 10y skilful manipulation of
money given him in exchange for
larger bills, rendered in payment of
small purchases at two stores. kept
Toy Decatur Osburne aud r. W. Dali
ley, in this county, TO cheat each of
the gentlemen mentioned out of -.
Both Scott and Anderson we're ar
rested, tried los Justice Crow. and
Scott found guilty and sentenced 10
pay "A fine of 80 and serve term Of
SIX months in Jail for each offence.
From this decision he appealed, and
upon the trial of the cases on Tues
day the jury likewise found him gull
ty, but made the punishment a fine
of $50 in each case, with no impris-
onment except until the fine is paid.
The trial of Edward Mason. found
guilty BY Justice Grow of stealing
meat from the meat house of Mr.. G..
B. Buckner. who resides on the Har-
rlSon farm, came up AT this term.
The jury found Mason guilty Of hay
ing,in his possession and having sold
the stolen property. but diu not sus
.Ain the charge of breaking into the
meathouse and stealing therrfrum
the three hams. Mason was Senteuc-
ed to six months Imprisonment in
the county Jail and fined SO.
The trial of George A>hby, charged
with aSsaultiug Logan Banenger.
commenced Tuesday and was in pro-
gress when We went to press Tuesday
evening.
a Pitiable Case.
One of the most pitiable cases of
restitution and suffering known in the
history of the county was brought Il
hight Thursday afternoon last. Mr.
JacquelIue :. Ware, whose farm Is
located about three miles east of Ber
ryville, while riding near straw
stack, discovered hole III It's side
and upon Investigation found therein
IL wOmOn almost dead from cold and
hunger. She was able To talk. and
told Mr.. Ware that she had been there
for nearly three weeks without an,
food and with no clothing other than
the thin garments she then wore
She said that she had no home. and
went there to die. Ii turns ont that
she is Miss Marshie Dove. it is he
lieved that her mind is affected. She
was very much emaciated from her
long fast, having had nothing bat q
little snow to eat. One arm and both
legs were frozen, and she was so weak
that she could not walk al me. The
county authorities have t..ken the
unfortunate woman In charge and
will see that she gets the proper med
zeal treatment. 1t is believed that
she will recover.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Cotton Belt Excursion to Hot
Springs and Return.

Accounted the annual Southern
Baptist and Auxiliary convention,
to be held at Hot Springs, Ark,
May 10th to 18th, the Cotton Belt
Route will sell round trip tickets
from all points to Hot Springs and
return at one fare for round trip.
Date Of sale, May 7th to 18th,
with return limit of Is days, and
with privilege of extention to June
10th. This will be q grand OPP
portunity for all to visit the most
wonderful springs in America at
IN exceedingly low price. Parties
from Benton taking advantage of
this opportunity viii be furnished
tickets ct rate of Sc 80 for the
round trip.
o. R. DENTON, Agent.
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Succession Notice.

Succession of W. In District Court,
e. Morris, decd. Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that w. B.
~ Simpson, administrator Of the sue
sion Of w. E. Simpson, deceased, has
this day filed in my Office his final &C
count in said succession, and if opposi-
ton be not made thereto within the time
prescribed by law, the said final account
will be homologated and made the judg-
ment of the Court.
Given under my official signature and
seal Of Office, at Benton, La, on this,
the Oath day of April, 1900.
B. A. KELLY, Clerk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Bible Brilliants.

The life is more than meat, and
the body is more than raiment.-
Luke xii, %.
And will take you to me for a
people, and l will be to you a
God.-Exodus vi, Z.
And all things, whatsoever We
shall ask in prayer, believing, We
shall receive.-Matthew xxi, %.
Refrain thy voice from weeping,
and thine eyes from tears: for thy
work shall be rewarded, saith the
Lord.-Jeremiah xxi, 16.
Rulers are not a terror to good
works, but to the evil. Wilt thou
then not be afraid of the power?
do that which is good, and thou
shalt have praise of the same
Romans xiii, 8.
We then that are strong ought
to bear the infirmities of the weak,
and not to please ourselves
Let every one of us please his
neighbor for his good to edihca-
tion.-Romans XIV, 1, 2.
Whosoever shall confess me be-
fore men, him shall the Son OF
man also confess before the angels
of God: But he that denieth me
before men shall be denied before
the angels of God.-Luke xii, SO,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Sherif's Sale.

Henry Florsheim VS.. Martin Lumber Co.
No. 1918. In Second District Court,
Bossier Parish, La.
py virtue of a writ of seizure and sale
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized and
will proceed to sell, at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town Of
Benton, La, on Saturday, June 2, 1900,
the following described property, to-wit:
The southwest quarter, and southwest
quarter of northwest quarter of section
36, township q North, range Is West;
containing 200 acres, more or less.
The above described property seized
as the property of the defendants, the
Martin Lumber Company.
Terms Of Sale Cash, without the ben
eft Of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum of $50, with 8 per cent per an
mum interest thereon from the 18th day
Of April, 1894, and all costs Of suit, in
GLIDING 5 per cent on said sum and in
terest as attorneys fees.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, April 28, 1900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Notice. of the Introduction Of an
Act in the next General Assembly pro-
viding for the removal of the Parish


Act in the next General Assembly pro-
viding for the removal of the Parish
Site from Benton to Bossier City, La.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance to
IN Article SO of the Constitution of
1898 of the State of Louisiana, that it is
the intention to apply to the next Gen.
eral Assembly of this State, which con-
venes at Baton Rouge, La, on the 14th
day of May, 1900, for the passage of a
special law authorizing the removal of
the Parish Site from Benton, in the
Parish of Bossier, State of Louisina, to
Bossier City, of said Parish and State,
which act shall provide for the ordering
of an election by the Police Jury of said
parish, for the purpose of obtaining an
expression of the qualified voters Of the
said parish as to the adoption or rejection
of the said Act, pursuant to Article 278
of the State Constitution; to provide
also for the form of the ballot to be used
at said election. Also, for the appoint
ment of commissioners and managers to
hold the said election, and for making
returns of the same and the promulga-
ton thereof, for the cost of holding said
election, and such other provisions as
may be necessary under the Constitution
and laws of the State.
This, the I'd day of May, A. D., 1860.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Omcial Order.

otate of Louisiana, On account of
- Parish of Bossier. the prevalence
of small pox, the Grand Jurors drawn for
the january, 1900, Term OF this Court,
are further excused until the first Mon
day, the 7th day of May, A. D., 190O.-
The Petit Jurors and witnesses in jury
cases are excused until the second Mon
day, the t4th day of May, A. D., 19OO.-
All misdemeanor cases and criminal
cases to be tried without jury are fixed
for the 7th day of May, 1900. Done,
read and signed in open Court on this,
the I'd day Of April, A. D., 1900.
j. T. WATKINS,
Judge I'd Judicial District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Stray Sale.

Estrayed before w. M. vickers, JUS
s5 b t's se Of ward snS B BIOS ss
at Bellevue, La, within the legal hours
for sales, on Saturday, May 18th, 1900,
one pale red and white colored bull, one
year old, marked crop and overbit in
right ear and under half crop end two
splits in left ear. Appraised at Sc.
The owner is requsted to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, etc., or the
same will be sold according to law.
w. M. MORROW. Constable.
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PETIT JURORS.
Final Account.

Succession OF Silas Fenton, deceased.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that Mary F..
IN Fenton, administrator of the sue
cession Of Silas Fenton, deceased, has
this day filed in my Office her final ac-
count in said succession, and if oppose
prescribed by law, the said final account
will be homologated and made the judg-
ment of the court.
Given under my official signature and
seal Of Office, at Benton, La, on this, the
25th day of April, 1900.
B. A. KELLY, Clerk.
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Real Estate Agent.

nuring my twelve years experience in
made a great many sales. My facilities
for selling property at this time are bet
ter than they have ever been. 1 have
correspondents in the North and West
who come in contact with parties wish
ing to make purchases. I prefer to han
die large tracts OF timbered lands, but
can also give attention to good farm
lands. Should you need my services
address me VIC. PERRIN.
118 Texas Street, Shreveport. La,
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Application for Administration

Application for Administration.
Succession of Shadrack johnson, decd.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that August
IN Cazaux has this day filed his appi-
cation to be appointed administrator of
the succession of Shadrack johnson,
deceased. Now, this is to admonish all
persons concerned, that if opposition be
not made thereto within the time pre-
scribed by law, the said applicant will be
appointed administrator Of said success
sion as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal of Office, at Benton, La, on this,
the End day of May, 1900.
B. A. KELLY, Clerk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Stray Sale.

Estrayed before me, J. P. Gleason,
d Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, Bos-
Ter parish, La, on May /, 1900, by M. A..
Conatse, and will be sold at Rocky
Mount, La, within the legal hours for
sales, on Saturday, May 81, 1900, one
Red Cow and Calf. Cow has little
white in face; bunch of tail white. Calf,
red. Cow about four years old; no brand
or mark. Appraised at $12 80.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges, or
the same will be sold according to law.
]. P. GLEASON, Justice Peace.
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Final Account.

Succession of j. J.1 In District Court,
Stubbs, deceased. ! Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs.
IN Martha Stubs, administrative Of
the succession of J. J. Stubbs, deceased,
has this day filed in my Office her final
account in said succession, and if OPPOSE
ton be not made thereto within the time
prescribed by law, the said final account
will be homologated and made the judg-
ment of the Court.
Given under my official signature and
seal of office, at Benton, La, on this, the
18th day OF April, 1900.
B. A. KELLY, Clerk.