Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-07-18
Firemen's Bazaar A suooesa-

Fine weather, good workers under
excellent management and plenty of
good things TO eat were the condi-
tions that contribu ted largely to the
unqualified success of the Firemen' 8
bazaar, held in Winston Hall here
throughout the whole of last week
for the benefit of the Berryville Fire
company. From the first to the las
day theinterest manifestedand patron
age extended by the people passed
the expectations of the Off
GERS OF the company and convince
them that all are taking deep in
terest IN the welfare of our fire or
gsnlzatlon. The most Interesting
feature Of the bazaar were the contests
Tor the most popular young lady and
young man, to each of whom receiv-
ed the largest number of votes were
gwen a prize, aud in the rattle Of
the barrels of -four and oil.
In the young ladies contest conferred
the chief interest and a battle royal
was waged, in which strategy played
an important part aud finally
won out. The prize 10 this contest
was handsome parlor lamp, con
trlbuted by Messrs. Emmett Conner.
James Foley and DR.. G.. II. Oliver.
1t was awarded to Miss Mamie
Philips, with Miss Nellie Griffith a
close second. The total number of
votes cast were 1857, and the win
ner,s majority was 179.
The young mems contest was less
exciting owing to the long lead of
Mr.. ). Ed. Ogden, VINO was awarded
the prize. His majority was 81.
The prize was handsome cushion.
There were eighteen competitors for
this prize.
The barrel of brilliant -four.
contributed by the Berryville Mill
ing Co., and which was ratified of.
was won by Mr.. Conrad Kownslar-
the lucky number being III.
The barrel Of coal oil, contributed
by the Southern Oil Co. of Winches-
ter, was raffied and won bv Mr.. i.
W. Barringer-the lucky numher
being 81.
The pesfowl flv brush. contributed
by Miss Lizzie P~rshali. was won hv
Mrs. Nj. -. puiiiam-tne iuckynum
Der being /.
The hAnDsome silk umbrella. cou-
tributed by Mr.. S. l.. nalmbaum.
was bough' bv members and friends
OF the frr Co, anG presented TO
Mrs. l.. VI. Glover in appreciation of
the interest she took in ;he Bazaar
and for experimenting the affair. To
her and the ladies who assisted her.
too much can not be said IN their
praise.
The hall was beautifully decora-
ted by Misses Dean Pulliam. Nellie
Griffith, Jessie Hough, Mamie Nc
Cure, Florence Ogden, Mamie Phil
Ups and Mrs. NJ. b. Pulliam.
The cream sold at the bazaar was
furnished by {. r. Howell. and all
the work at freezing and delivering
same to hall was contributed bv Mr..
Howell to the Fire Company. The
Union Band. Of Winchester. was
present Wednesday night and enliv-
ened the occasion with good, sweet
music, which was applauded fire.
quently. Quite a number of Win
chester people were in attendance sew
eral nights.
1t is hoped the amount raised at
this bazaar will nearly, if not quite.
pay the Fire COmpany's debt. 1t
cannot be disputed that the bazaar
was the biggest affair of its kind
Berryville has ever known, and to the
Fire and Auxiliary Committees much
credit is due for the arranging and
successfully conducting the affair.
The net proceeds from the bazaar
reached $433. go, about 800 of which
will cover the expenses
LYON and ChriSn1Ore Aco,,i+ta6