Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-08-15
Briefs

The town council at recent meet
ing passed an ordinance, which pro-
hioits hitching of horses on Main
street. This new ordinance is to 90
into effect August 10Th, and its pas
sage produced much complaint
among the couatry customers of our
merchants, and others who have bus
mess that calls them to Berryville
few hours two or three times a
week. In view of this complaint and
petition, signed by many citizens of
the town, addressed to the council
praying for sn annullment of the
law, special meeting of the council
Will be held Tuesday night to repeal
the ordinance. The councils pur-
pose In enacting this ordinance was
to keep our streets free of the dirt
and filth, produced by horses stand.
ing on them, and end the practice of
some, who hitch and leave their
teams on the streets all day and night.
We do not wish to impugn the mo-
tive OF our council, as we think it is
a good one. but We think they are 60
ing the wrong way to remedy the
evils aimed at And, we are glad the
ordinance will be repealed.
NoTICE.-Dr. @. y. Hardestv Den
tlst, will be in White Post for one
week commencing Monday, Aug.
goth. Office at residence of Judge
Duling.
Edward 5. Cummings, liveryman.
Hsrper's Ferry, whose two valuable
horses were killed in runaway by
falling over the cliff adjacent TO the
Hilltop House, Friday night, insti-
tuted suit in the Circuit Court of JEFF
tersnn county against Miss Mary p.
Powell, of Washington. who was stop
ping at the Hilltop House and was
driving Mr.. Cummings rig when the
team ran away. He alleges that the
accident occurred by her careless
driving, and claims $4,000 damages
for loss of horses and injury to We.
hicle.
lialston's Health Breakfast Food:
Ralston's Health Barley Food: Raj
ston' 5 Purina Health Flour, Grape
Nuts at r. ID. HARDEsTY's.
The Misses Lewis entertained At
"Audley" last Wednesday evening q
number of their friends in a most
delightful manner. Dancing was
INDUCED in to late hour. and the
affair concluded by a german, which
was led by Mr.. Robt. Page, of Mill
wood. Cooling refreshments were
served, and the affair was largely at
tended.
Max BrOwnOld will be prepared to
repair Pianos and other musical in
struments at reasonable rates during
the summer. See new add for
reference.
Mr.. Lewis Stole claims the ban
ner wheat crop, SO far heard from.
From ii acres he threshed q crop
that averaged 274 bushels machine
measure, which he thinks is an un-
der estimate, and expects an average
yield of 80 bushels. Mr. Stole be-
lieves in literally manuring his land ,
and his splendid yield of wheat
shows his idea is a good one.
Geo. w. Garvin, Boyce, Va, Clarke
county Agent for Page Woven Wire
Fence and Buckeye Grain Drills.
Send for description and prices of
same. 1t.
lakewood farm, near Winchester.
the scene of one of the most noted
battles of the civil war, has changed
hands, Judge Vinson, of Rockville,
Nd, disposing of his interest to Mr..
ID. p. Pierce. The old homestead, be-
sides being the scene of many bloody
battles, was also occupied by Gen.
George Washington.
New Dress Goods
and Silks
at Pslmbaum's.
Mr.. w. f. Hoffman has bought
through the the Snyder Real Estate
Agency the small stone house, situa-
ted on East Main Street. The house
was sold by Mr.. Neville of wildwood.
and is known as the "house on the
rocks" The purchasing price was
$3.50.
Umbrellas and Parasols
at Palmbaum's.
Col. Thomas B. Davis, of Mineral
county, WAS nominated last week at
Martinsburg by the democrats for
Congress. He is strong man, and
will make formidable opponent for
Dayton, the Republican candidate,
in the Jefferson county Compression
81 District.
New embroide-ies and laoes
at Pslmbaum's.
The venerable and beloved Bish-
op White will visit this parish Sum
day, August Goth, and preach in
Grace Episcopal church. He will
also perform the rite of confirmation.
Lace curtains, bedspreads,
towels, table linens, etc,
at Palmbaum's.