Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-24
LOCAL BRIEFS

mssshuutten mountains; in which
the seven bends of the North Fork
of the Shenandoah river and the war
famed valley turnpike are shown. In
connection with the picture the Dis
patch gives a short history of this
rich region; tells of its fertile fields
Its extensive farming industry. I'M
surpassed scenery, knightly people.
and OF its wonderful advantages and
undeveloped wealth. Its reference
to Berryville is: Berryville is a
town of cultivated people and con-
sentative ways" If the Dispatch
artist will come to Berryville we will
show him view that surpasses any
other In this valley of beautiful seen
cry. From the terrace of Gen Thnr-
mans house a view with the naked
eye on clear day is had from Mary
land Heights to the Masssnutten
range, distance of fifty miles; while
the Blue Ridge and North mountains
rear in sublime beauty in the East
and West. This grand sweep of
scenery, dotted with fields of waving
grain, aud punches of green forest,
coursed by streams of sparkling
water, Is not surpassed anyw here in
the world.
Having moved into new quarters
(Glover building on Main street, ODD.
Virginia House,, am now prepared
to serve lunch and meals at all hours
III the restaurant connected with nv
store. Try one of my nice lunches.
My line OF groceries, notions, ETC., is
as good and fresh as ever. | will be
glad to see my old customers at my
new quarters and promise continued
satisfaction in everything.
l.. J. RUSSELL.
Postmaster Alex. Mccormick and
Attorney Charles NJ. Brouu have en-
tered into contract with Mr.. Marshall
Mccormick for the purchase of the
three story brick building on Main
street. The price stipulated is near
$4,000. This building Is n desirable
piece of business property aud is now
occupied 10y the postofice, Mr..
Broun's law and M. :. NJ. Taylor's
insurance offices on first floor, Mr..
Conrad Kownslar's law office on sec
ond floor, and the Masons, Red Men
aud Jr. .. L. A. NJ. lodges on the
third floor. This building Was con p
structed for hotel. and about thirty
years ago was used for that purpose
and conducted by the late kirkland
Glover.
For cheap wheat insurance, apply
to w. L. Lewis, no reserve clause.
Among the number of tramps that
passed through Berryville last week.
there was one who seemed to be In
lighting trim. He approached q
colored man, Frank Psttison. on the
street, and without a word deliber-
ately slapped him in the face. Patti
son knocked downthe hobo, who came
after him again. Officer Ricamore
arrested both men, and Mayor Jones
dismissed the warrant against Patti
son, and found the tramp guilty. The
hobo was put to cleaning the streets
to pay his fine, but as soon as officer
Ricamore turned his back he left
for parts unknown.
MONEY To LOAN.-Money to loan
in sums of $500 to $4,000. First
lien ON farm land invariably required.
Moderate charge to borrower. Ad-
dress Lock Box No. 10, Berryville,
Va.
A letter from Vaudeville SAYS:
The heaviest rain storm we have wit
messed for years, visited this neigh
borhOOd Saturday afternoon between
three and four O'Clock. The Opeq-
uOn and its tributaries rose so rapid
ly that in few minutes they were
past fording. Lightning struck sew
eral times near here. One bolt struck
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad track
end several persons in Pidgeon's
store were severely shocked. Mr..
Joseph Jolliffe, who was standing
near 3 window beside keg of nails,
had hole torn in his shoe and his
foot was painfully burned.
Rev. DR.. o. F. FlippO, formerly of
Virginia, now of the American Bap-
fist Publication Society, will deliver
lecture in the Baptist Church of
this place Tuesday evening, July 80,
at eight o'clock. No admission Will
ha ohar~aI but q oolIaof10c nil 10