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

Briefs.
A warrant was issued last week for
the arrest of John Dixon. colored,
charged with selling to minors on the
Sabbath intoxicAnts, the complaint
teing made by James L. Shubridge,
of Summit Point. Dixon operates
the brandy distillery of Frank Wise,
situated near the Louisville settle
ment in Long Marsh district. On
Friday the defendant was brought
before j Justices Pidgeon aud Hardesty
IN Long Marsh district. aud just be-
fore the hearing of the case was en-
tered into, the warrant was withdrawn
10y the complainant, wh) said his
principal witnesses were absent
Dixon WAS discharged. 1t was al
legged that Dixon sold brandy to
Shubridge's son on Sundays, who
drank very freely himself besides
treating his friends literally.
If you are lsnguid or have tired
feeling, try a bottle of Blencowe's
Celery Compound.
Soda Water st Mrs. G. r. Jones.
All the latest favors.
The Valley Con vocation of the
Episcopal church convened in Meade
Memorial church last Monday aud
WAS in session until Thursday. The
following ministers and members
of the Convocation were present: Rev.
c. +. A. Marshall, of Luray: Rev. +.
a. Temple, of Front Royal and
White Post; Rev @. r. Jones, of
Wildwood. Rev. n. p. Dame, of Win
chester; Rev. Mr.. Davis, of Mount
Jackson; and Rev. Edw. Wall, of
Berryville. The officers are. Rev.
Edw. Wall, Dean; Rev. G. Il. Jones,
Treasurer, Rev. f. A. Temple. Score.
tsry.
Shirt Waists ank Skirts
ready to wear
at Palmbaum's.
Purely your blood and keep cool
by taking Blencowe's Vegetable Blood
Purifier.
Sherrard Tabb, 3 widely known
young physician connected with the
Marine Hospital at Savannah, Ga.
committed suicide by taking poison
IN the beautiful Bonaventure Gene
terry at that city. He disappeared
April 3Oth, and nothing was known
of bis whereabouts until his body
wss found by cOlored man in an is
olated spot in the cemetery above
mentioned. DR.. Tabb was 8 young
man of brilliant attachments, and re-
sided in Winchester for some years,
where be is we'll known. He had an
uncomfortable desire for gambling,
and it is supposed the losses he sus-
tanned at cards made him respondent
and caused him to take his life.
New Dress Goods
and Silks
at Palmbaum's.
You can get all you want TO eat at
Mrs. c. r. Jones for % cts. Meals
all hours.
Under the head of new advertise
ments Mr.. j. c. Avis bids for share
of the public patronage. Mr.. Avis
was employed for years as head phar-
mscist by Mr.. w. Richardson, and
his efficiency and accuracy in com
pounding prescriptions and excellent
business qualities won for him the
confidence of the community. Mr..
Avis has secured the services of DR..
w. W. Sonner. who is also known to
our people, and assures all of polite
aud prompt attention.
Percaies, Glnghams and
Sbirtings
at Palmbaum's.
Get yonr Ice Cream at Mrs. @. X.
Jones'. Special prices to festivals
and others requiring large quantities.
Attention is directed to the adv. of
Mr.. r. ID. Hardesty. to be found on
this page. Mr.. HArdesty bears the
reputation of a conscientious and en-
ergetic merchant, and needs no in
PRODUCTION to the people of Clarke.
He offers a number of special bar
gains this week, and it will pay the
public to peruse his adv.
New enbroide-ies and laces
at Pslmbaum's.
w. b. Summer Corset, so cts. and
80 cts, good wearers, Style elegant,
and Comfortable, at r. d. Har-