Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-05-02

last week by forgery. A check was
presented. signed by Elias Herr. a
prominent cOuntyman, and PAYABLE
to Edward Kibler, a stranger to the
Bank officials. After the check WAS
cashed, suspicious as to genuiness
arose. and Mr.. Herr was communI
Gated with, who informed them that
II was forgery. A description of
the forger was given out. and "A man
named Eloit, answering the descrip
ton, was captured, who confessed the
crime. Elolt 10 a resident of Warren
county, and gives us All excuse for
his act that he wished to obtain mon
ey to buy medicines to benefit his i'm
paired health. He is reported to be
ia the last stages of consumption.
Nearly all the money was recovered.
Do you smoke? If you do try some
OF those delicious mild cigars Bleu
cove sells.
Mr.. Phillip !. Affleck. Jr.. has ac.
quired his partners interest in the
drugstore of Acker * Afileck at
Washington, ID. c.. and the business
Is now under the firm name of Phil
hP j. Atfleck, Jr. Mr.. Affleck is =
son of our well known townsman.
Mr.. +. }. Affleck, aud we are glad TO
chronicle his steady rise, step hy step.
to a position Of trust and responsible
lty' Phil Is doing well, which fact
Is good news to his many friends here.
We acknowledge cordial invitation
to call at his place of business at 1929
Pennsylvania Avenue.
CHOICE MILLINERY.-The newest
patterns Of this season hats, honnets.
etc. for Ladies has been received bv
me, and will be sold at low prices.
Mise AdreOn again has charg- of the
Millinery department of my store. aud
aud viii "a much satisfaction a. ever
To my customers. Call and examine
goods. Bargains i'm all lines.
Mrs. l.. Z. RIcKAMoRE
The Winchester democrats held
primaries last Friday for the purpose
of nominating city officers Mavor
H. /. Barton was re-nominated for
mavor 10y "A large majority. i'm spite of
efforts made by some to defrAt him
by veotilating his aversion To BRYAN
aud the Chicago platform in 1896.
MIR. Barton is man Of known ster
ling business aud legal qualifications
and the democrats of Winchester
show sound sense in selecting him to
head their ticket, regardless Of his
views ON the money question
STRAYED or SroLEN-From the
Jail alley "a light brown mare. with
little blemiSh ON front pasture.
Suitable reward will be paid for any
Information leading TO her recovery.
ELIAS PARSHALL.
4 phone message 10 the COURIER
from White Post Tuesday morning
says that Mr.. John Baugher died
suddenly at that place that morn
ing of heart disease The deceas
ed was deputy postmaster of White
Post, and was step son of MIR. ".
+. Greene, the postmaster. lie was
about 30 years old and leaves u wild
ow and one child He is spoken of
as young man of good business
qualities. and Is well brhked bv the
community.
Choice Garden Plants For Sale.
Apply at the home of
f. V. KERCHEvAL.
Miss May Shepherd entertained al
Cedar Hall' last Saturday u few of
her friends, the occasion being the
anniversary of her birthday. The dav
WAS spent in chatting and eating the
good things, provided for the affair,
aud spice was added to the DAYS en-
loyment toy the presence of several
old bachelors who reside in the i'm
mediate neighborhood.
The drug firm of Russell Bros. at
Wildwood, have secured the services
OF an accurate pharmacist. Mr.. j. II.
Ritche, of Covington, Va, who comes
with high recommendations. The
patrons of the late firm are
assured that the business will be
kept up to the high standard main
tanned 10y the lale Thomas \. Rus
sell.
The side walks on Rice street and
part of Academy have been consider
ably improved. Ashes taken from
the ruins of the Berry,ille High
School building have been spread
over heSp walks fo "a d.ptb oF 81;