Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-09-18
LOCAL BRIEFS


last memoe of n larc FAM v. three
having died ia the last four months
Mrs. Amanda Dorsey, 81 years old,
OF Front Royal, died on Apr. 81. 1889;
Mrs. Benjiman Morgan, of Berryville
mother of Mrs. Joseph II. Shepherd,
of Richmond, died August l, 1901,
aged 50. They were all daughters
OF Clarke County, and were born and
reared at Auburn, near Wickliffe
Ohurch,in that county. They were wo-
men of high culture and ell married
men of prominence in their day. Their
father represented the county several
times 10 the Legislature, as also did
Col. Benz. Morgan, and DR.. Hanson
Dorsey at one time represented War
rem County. They were all women
of strong Southern sentiment. and
kept open house for Confederate sol
diers during the war. They had been
widows for years and died honored
by all.
5. l.. Palmbaum's store will be
closed Sept. %.
a dispatch from Winchester, dated
Sept. 10th, SAYS; A bold attempt at
daylight robbery was made this
afternoon on Main street. the
busiest thoroughfare Of Winchester.
A negro, named Samuel Butler.
from Wildwood, Va, walked into
ii. W.Clowe's jewelry store and asked
to be shower some gold watches. He
selected one and, placing it in his
pocket, started for the door. Mr..
Glove intercepted him with
revolver and ordered him to replace
the watch upon the showcase. He
apparently started to DO so. but
instead he grabbed two more gold
watches and dashed for the door.
He was caught again by Mr..
Glove aud held at the point Of
revolver until the arrival of an
officer, when he was placed under
arrest.
MISS VIRGINIA VI. WASH
lNGTON WILL RESUME HER
SCHOOL ON MONDAY. SEPT.
23RD.
\ typical dar>ey cakewalk will he
held in the Boom building Thursdsy
night, Sept 2Gth,at 5 o'clock. The
committee in charge of the affair
is headed by Thomas Simmons, Ste
phen Green aud other wei! behaved
and respected young colored men of
this place. An admission of ID aud
10 cents wall be charged at the door,
the proceeds to 60 to benevolent
church society.
The ministers of all the churches
in town have arranged to hold regu-
lar monthly meetings for conference
on the practical questions which may
arise in connection with general
church work. They are also consid-
ering the ACCESSIBILITY of holding a
course of free lectures for the benefit
of the public generally. 1t is hoped
to make these lestures very popular
aud of most edifying character.
The Berryville High School began
its session last week, with an enroll
ment corresponding with that of last
year. Still there is quite number
to be entered after the busy season at
home is over. The work began with
little friction and the classes, soon
reorganized, were at the usual routine
The best work that the school has
done is expected this season.
Il. 5. Bryarly's Hydraulic Cider
Mill will be in operation every We'd
nesday and Saturday at Bryarly':
Mill. Choice Corn Meal in stock
always.
Mr.. Charles II. Hurkamp, OF
+ fredericksburg, well known her,
and brother of Miss Hurkamp,
who has been visiting the Mise,
Page and friends in Wildwood, ha.
purchased from Mrs. Jessie S. Lit
tie, "Boscobel," the beautiful aud
historic home of the Littles and
Fitzhughs in Stafford county. Tn,
terms are $4,000.
There will be an all-day basket
picnic at Minnie Wood Chapel next
Saturday Sept. 2lst. Services will b,
held in the morning at IL o'clock
consisting of songs, recitations anc
addresses by Revs. Julian Broaddui
J and Nelson Z. Dame. All friend.
cordially invited to attend.