Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-10


weeks l have been enjoying the mag
nifcent scenery and fine mountain
breezes and the genuine Old Virginia
hospitality of the good people of Ber-
ryville and vicinity. The view from
"Dunbeath Farm" is, indeed, fine.
On the east the grand old Blue Ridge
Mountains stretch out in many miles
of panoramic beauty, the azure blue
shade for which this range is noted
making quite a contrast to the emer-
aid green of the valley this side of
the Daughter of the Stars" the
lovely Shenandoah River; on the west
can be seen the great iron horse, as
he pufs and blows, drawing heavily
laden passenger and freight trains
over the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way. From all points the eye beholds
a beautiful landscape-views of hill
and dale, forest and field. "Dun-
besth' is owned by the venerable and
venerated Mrs. Elizabeth Kownslar,
of Berryville, whose kindness and
consideration for others has drawn to
her an innumerable host of friends,
who regard her presence as blessing
and benediction, and rise up and call
her blessed" Although this elect
lady has passed way beyond the four
score years in life's journey, it does
seem that the evening time in life is
brighter for its halo of blessed inhu-
snces. Truly hers is beautiful old
age"
Berryville is favored with good
preachers, who have the esteem of the
entire community as we'll AS the SYM
psthy and love of their respective
hocks. We have heard most excel
lent sermons, filled with gospel zeal
and earnestness, by the Rev. Julian
Broaddus, of the Baptist Church;
Rev. Edward Wall, of Grace Episco-
pal Church; Rev. DR.. Hough, of the
Southern Methodist Church, and Rev.
d. II. Scanlon, of the Presbyterian
Church.
The handsome new brick High
School building, which takes the
place of the one burned February, is
fast approaching completion, and
will be a very imposing structure,
and ornament TO the town.
The handsome new store building of
Mr.. Conner on Main Street, will soon
be ready for use, and reflects credit
upon the contractor Mr.. George
Philips. There are a large number
of handsome residences with beautl-
ful grounds in the town, notably
those of Mr.. Ward, Hon. Marshall
Mccormick, Judge s. J. G. Moore,
DR.. Mcclure, DR.. Page, Hon. Conrad
Kownslar, Mrs. j. o. Grown, Mr..
Charles Smith, and others.
We have had many pleasant calls
at the COURIER office and find Messrs.
John and Rice Grown genial and
pleasant young gentlemen of the true
Old Virginia type, who publish an
excellent newspaper, sterling in quail
ity. By the way, we would advise all
young ladies who wish to invest in
Crowns to call at the COURIER office,
as they will surely get good bargains.
We are under obligations to theMessrs
Grown for many courtesies.
We had the pleasure of meeting
State Senator Gold, DR.. Oliver, DR..
Cyrus Mccormick, Mr.. D. O. Snyder,
Judge Moore, Mr.. Charles Smith and
many others.
On Sunday, September 8, we at
tended the Annual Memorial Service
at the cold Chapel" 81 miles from
Berryville on the Wildwood pike. The
chapel was filed with worshipers,
who listened attentively to a power
full sermon by Rev. Mr.. Bryan, rector
of st. Johns Church, Hampton, Va.
The sermon was one of those strong
appeals that left lasting impression
upon the nearer. Rev. w. II. Meade,
of Charles City, Va, grandson of
the beloved and revered Bishop
Meade, assisted in the service. Rev.
Mr.. Jones, rector of Christ Church,
Wildwood, presided at the organ.
This quaint old chapel, built in the
simplest and most familiar style, was
erected 112 years ago. There was a
log one previous to this one. The
present one is of stone, with high
straight-back pews, queer looking