Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06
Briefs.


purpose OF carving water into the
residences of the town The iniunc-
ton was issued by Judge Harrison
to the W. Riley Weaver Con. Co., the
contractors, who claim that the sys-
TEN Is still In their hands as the
time of guarantee for its perfect work
ing has not expired. The town
claims that as it has paid the con-
tractors nearly all the money due
them, except small amount reserv-
ed for back sinking, leaks ,eto, that the
system Is theirs and not under the
eye of the contractors. Mr.. Erb was
completing the work of introducing
water into the Misses Crows resi-
dence, when stopped by the injunc
ton.
Baby Carriages, Cots, MATTRESSES.
Bed Springs and ALL KINDS of FUR
NITURE, at the Berryville Furniture
Store.
One of Clarke's young sons is per
haps winning laurels in Washington
unnotlced TO many of his acquain-
tances here. We refer TO Mr.. Kirk
land Glover, son of Mrs. Lille Glov-
er, of this place. aud former student
of the Berryyille High School. Kirk"
went to Washington some years ago.
secured "a sustaining position, attend
ed night school at Columbia College.
and last week at the closing of the
term was given the ''sheepskin" i'm
the school of comparative iurispru-
dence and diplomacy, taking high
place in his class. Last year he took
the diploma of graduation in com
mon law in same college We under
stand Kirk" intends to take post
graduate course next wear, after which
he will stick ont his shingle.
silver plated 'rc;. Spoons for % cts.
genuine Con- SILVER plated Tea
spoons for 80 cts. ROGER Bios.
I941 Triple Plated silver ware of
all kinds at less than half what Won
have been paying for the same goods
\ full line of Notions and cheap. at
the Berryville Furniture Store.
Circuit court adjourned last week
after a lengthy session. Many case.
were heard, in which the Judge has
not yet handed in opinions. The
will case OF Mrs. George Starkey Us.
the executors Of the =. MacPierce
was heard, aud the jury failed to
agree. This case attracted much at
tention, and over 20 witnesses testif-
ed. The complainant, a daughter Of
the late Peter MacPierce. was cut Of
in her fathers will with $500. ont IF
fortune Of $4,000. which WAS Iii
vided among his other children. and
said complainant claimed that influ-
ence was brought TO bear upon her
father when he made his will owing
to her marriage against his wishes.
The jury stood : to in favor of sus
tanning the will.
Shirt Waists ank Skirts
ready to wear
at Paimbaum's
The drought. which has prevailed
in this section for several months,
was partially broken last Friday ev-
ening 10y heavy thunder storm, fol
lowed by good, steady rain which
continued for some hours in the night.
The crops needed refreshing waters
badly. and it is estimated that the
water that fell was worth its weight
in gold to the farmers. tits estimat-
ed by some that the drought will les
sen the wheat crop by five bushels to
the acre.
Lace curtains, bedspreads,
towels, table linens, etc,
at Palmbaum's.
Rev. ID. III. Scanlon reached here
last week and has assumed the pas
toral duties of the PRESBYTERIAN
church, to which he was called last
winter. Rev. Mr.. Scanlon is young
minister of pleasing address, aud
graduated in May from the Union
Theological Seminary at Richmond,
Va. After spending a few days at
the home of Mr.. A. B. Wyndham, he
and his family will move into the par
sonage.
New embroide.ies and laces
at Palmb aum's.
The two Mormon elders, who held
few meetings in this county in the
interest of their religion, were ordered
from the region of Back Breek, Fred
erick county, by iIate citizens with
shOtguns.
New Dress Goods
and Silks
at Palmbaum's.
Right Reverend Richard III. Will
mer, the venerable and beloved bish-
Op of Alabama, is reported dying at
his home in Mobile. He is eighty
four years of age, and his health has
been impaired for many years.