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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
KICKED TO DEATH.
Tragic Ending Of Lewis Brown
in Washington

Lewis Z. Brown formerly of Charts
Town, WAC was well known in Berry
vile, where he conducted . coufec-
tionary store and bakery at one time,
met shocking death in Washington
last Wednesday afternoon. He was
literally kicked to death by q horse
on Pennsylvania Avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets.
The unfortunate man, who was
employed as q salesman and collector
for George e. Croswell, wholesale
confectioner, at 431 seventh street
southwest, left his employers place
OF business at the usual hour and
was on his regular route at the time
the accident occurred. When in
front of 919 Pennsylvania avenue
the animal became frightened and
attempted to run away. Brown
held to the lines as we'll as he could,
to prevent an accident, realizing that
number of pedestrians might re-
ceive injury should the animal
succeed in getting away. he had
apparently conquered the horse, but
the latter began kicking and jumping,
and seversl persons started to the
drivers assistance.
Before help came, however, the
animal dealt Mr.. Brown a fatal kick
IN the abdomen and when the smbu-
lance had arrived and taken him to
the hospital, it was found that be
was dead. The tragedy occurred
before hundreds of pedestrians, who
were shocked at the sudden enact
ment.
After reaching the hospital and
acertaining that Mr.. Brown was
dead the body was removed to the
morgne. His employer and wife
were notified aud they went to the
hospital, where they first learned
the particulars of the accident. The
police notified the coroner and the
latter made an investigation in the
afternoon. The certificate of acci-
dental death was given without the
holding of an inquest.
Deceased was about 80 years of
age and the son Of the late Gustav
Brown, former mayor of Charles
Town. He was survived by a widow,
Who was Miss Maud Howison, of
hartinsburg, daughter of Mr.. J. A.
Howison. who is well known here,
and two children; one brother, Char
les, aud two half-brothers, Gustave
and Theodore Brown, of Charles
Town.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
Brilliant Dance.

One of the most elaborate enter
tainments ever held in Clarke county,
was the large dance given Thursday
night at the Wildwood County Club
by Mr.. Lewis W. Washington, of
New York, wealthy young society
man, who is spending the winter at
the home of Mrs. Leo. p. Wheat.
Over two hundred invitations were
sent out for the affair, and the club
house was artistically decorated with
green and blossoms. Shortly after 8
o'clock the guests commenced to
arrive, and by 8 o'clock the halls and
parlors were thronged with people
from Clarke, Loudoun, Fauquier
and friedrich counties. Washington.
Baltimore and New York were also
well represented. Mr.. Washington,
who fully sustained his reputation as
a host and entertainer, received his
guests in the front parlor, assisted by
the Misses Wheat and Mccormick,
of Berryville.
At nine o'clock dancing COM
menced, continuing until eleven,
when an elaborate buffet supper was
served under the direction of a we'll
known Washington caterer. The
affair came to an end at one o'clock
aud a most enjoyable evening was
spent.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
Poisoned by AcOnite.

Col. j. Thomas Goode, member
of the State Board of Agriculture,
who lives in Mecklenburg county,
had narrow escape from poisoning
on Monday. A phial of sconite was
poured into a glass to be thrown
away, but was Inadvertently left
standing on a table. The Colonel
thought it was water and drained the
glass before he noted the contents.
Heroic measures were used at once
and the life of the gentleman was
saved BY hard work.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26

Misc Evelyn Mcclure has returned
from visit to friends in Richmond.
Miss Virginia Alexander, who has
been whiting Mrs. Kownslsr. has return
ed TO Charles Town
Mr. Tom Clsgge,t. Of Pittsburg, Is
visiting at the home OF his mother. Mrs.
Il. II. Claggeu.
Miss Annie Mcdonald, Of Jefferson
county, is visiting Mrs. Stsnard.
Miss jamie Moore visited friends in
White Post last week.
Mrs. III. II. McCormick, OF Charles
Town, visited friends in town last week
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
Virginian at New York Show.

One of the chief events at the New
York horse show was the judging of
hunters. 1t introduced to New
Workers Virginisn, James Il. Pur-
cell, Of Gainesville. With whip
In the shape of branch of cedar,
the leaves still chnging to it, he sat
on an old saddle, with leathern
stirrups, on the back of "A horse with
any number of gaits. There was
good natured chatting, but the Vir.
giniau quickly won the crowd, and
it was with regret that the spectators
saw the judges give him the 'ga,e. -
Mr. Purcell is Confederate veteran.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
CRUMS.
HAPPY JOHN.

Mr. Hugh Pierce, one of our progress
sive farmers, has just set out a large
apple orchard.
Mr.. Joseph Hardesty, of Berryville,
was buying turkeys in our neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown Nor row, of Berk
ley County, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Lewis Smiths family.
Miss Carmen Pierce recently gave a.
birthday party TO her friends.
Mrs. Mollie Richardson, spent Sunday
night with relatives near us; she expects
soon to move 10 Bedford city to live.
We hope our loss will be her gain.
DR.. Broaddus and Miss Halle passed
Crums on atulday.
VIRGINIA DARE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26

Ars. Archibald p. Osborne IL spending
some time with relatives In Loudoup
county.
Miss Nay Csstieman. of GAYLORD. a
with her amt, Mrs. A. r. Castlemsu. at
the Virginia House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Hyde, Of New
York. we're In attendance nj the marriage
10 Chrisss Church. Winchester. on We'd
aesday evening, OF Miss Cora Gray TO
Mr.. John A Humphries.
krs- b. F. Langdon ,d Mrs. Charles
Harrison. OF Myersiown, visites. Mrs
Maggie Myers and sister las, week.
Among those from = distance who
attended the Hsrnsberger-Irwin we'd.
ding are Mr.. w. ]. Davis Bell. of Lynch
burg, DIR. ID. ]. Turner. Mr.. :. r. Rich
arsison, Miss Bessie Peytou, of Front
Royal. Miss Janet Hausburger. of Grot-
toes. Va, Mr.. g.. NJ Buck. of Kansas
cil and Mrs Majors, of culpepper,va.
Mis- Virgin Boulding. of Ripon IL
visiting at the home OF Mr.. Ami Mo re-.
Mr.. Mat Thompson, of Roanoke, is
visiting at the home of his father, Mr.. j.
H. Thompson.
DR. Page Lee. of Baltimore, is visiting
at the home Of his father, Mr.. Charles
e.
Miss Louise Milton, of baltimore, is
visiting at the home of her father, Mr..
Taylor Milton.
Rev. II. b. Lee. ,Ir.. of Winchester, is
visiting at the home of Mr.. Charles Lee.
Mr. Calvin Howell, of Clarksburg, is
visiting friends here.
Mr.. James P. Herdic, eff Williams
Port, Pa. was in town recently.
Mr.. Tom Bowling, Of Charles Town
visited friends in town last week.
Mrs. Tidball. of Winchester, IS visit
lug Mrs John Neill
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
WADESVlLIE AND SWIMLEN.

Hugh Iardestv spent last week With
his broth. Mr.. Stanley HardeSty
Mrs y. Y. Hout has been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Swimley.
Mr.. VIM. Carter of Bewyvlle war
collecting taxes last Thurpay Friday
and Saturday at Vaudeville and Swimley'
The series Of meetings closed last
Tuesday AT Stones Chapel
MI Jacob Dutterer. of Charles Town.
spent last sunday evening with his
brother. VIM. f. Dutterer
SIROl.IEE
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26

A bill has been introduced in the
House of Delegates entitled "a bill
to regulate the running of sutomo-
biles, locomobiles and other vehicles
and conveysnces whose motive power
10 other than animals, and motor BIZ
cycles and trYcicles along or over the
public highways Of the State, and the
avenues, streets, and alleys of the
cities"
As this is matter of considerable
interest to our readers, and the
COURIER having treated upon the
subject, the bill is published in full,
as follows:
81, Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of Virginia, that it shall
be unlawful for any person or per-
sons to run, or cause to be run, auto
mobiles, locomobiles, or other vehicles
or carriages which have for their
motive power aud are propelled by
steam, electricity, gasoline, or any
power other than animal power, and
motor bicycles and tricycles along or
scross any public road or highway,
or any avenue, street, or alley of any
city In the state of Virginia, at q
greater rate of speed than fifteen
miles per hour.
"2. The operator, owner, conduc-
tor, driver, or occupant of any such
vehicle, or the rider of any such
motor, bicycle, or tricycle., shall keep
careful look ahead for the approach
Of horseback riders or vehicles drawn
by horses or other animals, shall
check speeU. keep his vehicle, 5icvcle,
or tricycle., as the case may be, under
thorough and careful control, give
ample roadway to such rider or vehi-
Gle, and if signalled by such rider or
occupant of such vehicle,or be other
wise requested thereto, shall immedi-
ately bring his machine or vehicle.
bicycle or tricycle., as the case NAV
be, to full stop and allow ample
slime to such rider or vehicle to pass.
"3. When the operator, owner con.
ductor. driver, or occupant of any
such vehicle or machine, or the rider
OF any such bicycle or tricycle., as is
described III the first section. over.
takes horse or vehicle travelling in
same direction with himself, he shall
slow down his speed, signal for the
for the road by bell or gong, and if
tue other vehicle stops, shall pass at
rate of speed not greater than four
miles per hour. Should the vehicle
or traveller not stop. aud the said
operator, owner, conductor, driver or
occupant of such vehicle, or rider of
any such bicycle or tricycle. desire to
pass, he shall do so at rate of speed
not greater than may be necessary,
aud shall In all cases use due dill.
gence and care not to brighten the
horse or horses.
ct. Any one violating the provi.
sions of this act shall be fined no,
less than ten dollars nor more than
one hundred dollars, to be assessed
by Justice of the peace, and in ad.
dltion thereto shall be liable fol
damages actually incurred by reason
of such neglect, and the automobile,
locomobile, or such other vehicle OF
machine, bicycle or tricycle., may BE-
impounded by the justice and sold to
pay such fine or damages.
This act shall be in force from
its passage"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
County News.

The Correspondence Editor desires 10 insist
that copy for the printer shall be written in
ink, on only one side of the paper, and care
should be taken TO spell names distinctly, as
we may not be acquainted with the persons
mentioned. and the item would lose interest
through mis-spelling. All communications
should reach this Office not later than Satur-
day, To insure publication i'm the following
issue. Always sign full name TO letters, not
necessarily for publication, but that we NAV
know the writer. When out of stamps and
stationery notify the Office
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
GAYLORD.

Miss Nora Fowler. who is attendin-
school in Charles Town, spent Saturday
and Sunnay ut her home near Gaylord
Mr.. William Johnson, of Gaylord.
visited his father near Marvin Chapel ON
Sunday last.
Mr.. p. J. Locke visited friends i'm
Gaylord one day last week
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
DR.. White to Preach.

Rev. Henry M. White, ID. D., will
preach the Thanksgiving sermon IN
the Presbyterian Church of this
place on that day at ii o'clock. The
public is cordially invited to attend
these services.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
d. of c. Meeting.

The first meeting for tae ensuing
year of the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy will be held at the home of
Mrs. Broun on Friday afternoon,
November %. at $3.50 o'clock. A
full attendance is desired.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
To the Public.

Allow me to say a few words in praise of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy had a very
severe cough AM feared l would get pneti-
monia, but after taxing the second dose of
this medicine felt hotter, three bottles of it
cured my cold and the pains i'm my chest
disappeared entirely am most respectfully
yours for health, Ralph Myers, Wheeling,
w Va For sale by DIR J O Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26

The ladies win have dinner at
the Blue Ridge County Club on
Thanksgiving Day, for the repairs on
the Old Chapel. Lunch from one
to three, and dinner from six to
nine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville postotfice for the week
ending Nov. %, 1902:
Frank Moore, ID. p. Pierce, Julia
Robinson, and Sarah Washington.
Persons calling for tue above letter
wili please say it is advertised.
ALEX. MCCORMICK, Z. Nj.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26

II YOU are bilious and seeking advisers
Take DcWitt's Little Early RiserS.
Just before going % bed
You will find ON the morrow.
You are rid of your SorroW-
That's all just enough said
These famous pills do not grippe. but move
the bowels gently and easily, cleansing the
liver. Their tonic effect gives strength TO the
glands, preventing return the disorder,
J. &. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
The Kings Daughters Bazaar.

The Kings Daughters will hold
bazaar at Winston Hall on the 10th
and 18th of December. Dinner and
supper will be served both days.
There will also be fancy articles
suitable for Christmas presents.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
A Thanksgiving Dinner.

Heavy eating is usually thetir~r cause ot
indigestion Repeated attack, uilamc thc
mucous membranes lining the>tomach, cN-
poses the nerves Of the stomach. producing
a swelling after cltiug heart burn. headac hc
sour risingS and finally catarrh OF the Stom-
ach KOdol relieves discrimination. protects
the nerves and cures the catarrh. kOdOl
cures indigestion. dyspepsia all stomach
trnuhleS 10y cleansing and Sweetning the
glands of the stomach. JIG. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26

The ladies parish tea will take
place on December 4, from 8 to 6
o'clock p. IN. at the residence of DIR.
r. P. Page.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
8

There Shoes and Shoes-a1l of Shoes-good,
bad, and awful.
OF course all dealers say theirs the BEST but
they don't all give reasons.
buy from the best makers have had years of exper-
fence and know that better quality be offered Come
and look ask questions and be convinced that prices
right
JAS. w. GAVER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
Wanted.

PaNry AND bread cook ~ TAYLOR Hou~,.
WINCHESTER Va. Good wages by week To-
&c factory person.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-11-26
g M%p.r

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BromO-Q uinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures q cold I'm one Dag
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
TIES AND BELTS.

New ties are made in stock, ascot,
four-in-hand, and other forms of the
shirtings to match the tailored waists.
The stock ties, of course. are only worn
with basket weave, pique, madras, and
zephyr waists. Ribbons with the best
white sheer goods, both in corsage bou-
quets, belts, and stocks and belts to
match.
There are new "surcingle" belts and
stocks that buckle and tie with har-
ness-like buckles that go nicely with
the heavier waists. With the silks,
laces, and chiffons there are jabots and
fancy gilets of mousselne, swiss and
null tied, knotted and buckled with
Steel gold, and silver, much combined
with black velvet.
For muslin gowns the latest foible is
black lace. The muslin or lace ruffies
being edged with a tiny width of black
lace. a "soupcon," as the French say.
Another new fancy is the satin button
in black or white satin, exceedingly
small in size and used as a trimming
in considerable numbers, particularly
on foulard gowns, where the effect is
especially pretty. Quite small straps
of satin, ornamented at each end with
a black or a white satin button. are
also used to ornament foulards and are
usually put on in military fashion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
SOCIETY EVENTS.

Miss Ophelia Pritchard will enter
tain a congenial party of friends to-
day at Warsaw. Her guests will be
Miss Jessie Anderson, Miss Claribel
Spring, Miss Hattie Hardee, Miss Belle
Daniel, Miss Kate Burroughs, Miss
Phoebe Elliott, Miss Rembert, Mrs.
Watt, Miss Anna Pritchard, Miss
Marion Boggs, Miss Clare Vaughn,
Miss Decker, Miss Caroline Bailey.
Miss Sara Charlton, Miss Sasnett Miss
Getz, Miss Oppenheimer, Miss Shriver,
Mrs B. Sea brook. Miss Bessie Hey
ward, Miss Agnes Lyons, Miss Virginia
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06


A pretty home wedding was that of
DR.. j. Oliver Cook and Miss Agnes
5. Dorney which took place at two
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER
Lang, 125 Liberty street, east.
The drawing rooms were attractively
decorated with palms, and between the
north windows was the bridal arch
beneath which the young couple stood.
The bride entered to the strains of
Mendelssohn's Wedding March. :
which was beautiful rendered by Mr.
Herman Lang and Mr. Gilbert Lang.
Hearts and Flowers" was played dur
ing the ceremony, which was perform
ed by Rev. DR.. w. c. Schaeffer. ONLY
relatives were present.
There We're no attendants except lit-
tie Miss Blanche Fischer, who was
rngbearer. She wore a pretty frock
CT white organdie over pink silk.
The brides gown was of white silk
null over taffeta, effectively trimmed
with applique and white satin ribbon.
She wore 4 white rose in her hair, in
stead of the customary veil and carried
a bouquet of roses
A small reception was held after the
ceremony. DR.. and Mrs. Cook left in
the afternoon by the Texas for Balti-
more. They will spend two weeks at
the North visiting Atlantic City and
other places. Upon their return they
will reside at 125 East Liberty street.
The bride who is a daughter of Mr..
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

From the Boston Post.

The mosquito is an insect; also a
menace to society. 1t is found in all
civilized countries; also in New Jer-
sey. Let us now run down the gem
ealogy of the mosquito; it belongs to
the order Diptera, subzorder Mem
ocera. These are the only two lodges
of any prominence of which it is a
member. 1t has often made applica :
ton to join the Masons and Odd Fell
lows, but in every instance has been
blackbalied.
1t also belongs to the family of Gull
lcidae, some members Of which have
relatives belonging to the family of
Simullidar. This Is the great objection
to the mosquito; 1t has so many reia-
tives. The mosquito is supposed to in
habit tropical climates, but this is
merely a supposition. In other words.
the theory that the mosquito Is a hot
weather bird of the tropics is very
beautiful, but it won't hold good in
practice.
The Simon Pure New Jersey mos
quito, which is probably descended
from the prehistoric mosquito, is per-
haps the most perfectly developed and
stalwart specimens of the whole mos
quito tribe. Those who have met the
New Jersey mosquito unarmed and
alone allege that it stands about four
teen hands high in its stocking feet
and never makes an apology to any
body.
Various methods have been adopted
in New Jersey, from time to time, to
prevent the mosquito from entering the
home circle, but so far these precau-
lions have been unavailing. The New
Jersey mosquito always carries a kit
of burglars tools on his person. If the
house is locked he gets out his skeleton
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
THE RIVER GHOST.
The TussocIx Terror That Haunts the
DEVILS Slough

From the Kissimmee (Fla) Gazette.
About four miles below the mouth
of the Kissimmee river, in the midst
of the wide marsh that foots Lake
Kissimmee, narrow dead river" slips
away from a sharp bend of the main
channel, and loses itself to the east in
a Doggy, jungle of flags, maiden cane,
bonnets, lettuce and water grasses.
Geographically, it is known as Blanket
Bay Slough, and its source is a small
low hammock clustering about two
miles off on the edge of the big prai-
rie. To the northeast lies Turkey
Hammock and Ito the north Grape
Hammock, both hammocks looming
dark against the fiat skyline. Locally
this slender lane of open water with
its trim fringe of shining bonnets is
known as DEVILS Slough, and by COM
mon consent it belongs to the River
Ghost. About a mile up the Slough
the sinuous thread of water ends at an
enormous tussock of tooth grass, fur
Their progress being blocked by a
stagnant mass of water growth. This
oozy spot is the haunt of the dreaded
River Ghost. No mortal has ever
pushed the nose Of his boat beyond
that massive tussock, and no foot has
ever stepped upon 1t. Unlike most
tussocks this one floats, although it
never shifts it's anchorage.
In the daytime the spot is common
place enough. and there is naught to
betray the presence of its uncanny
owner. Even at night nothing hap
pens unless a gun is fired. But let the
venturesome hunter fire one shot after
shutdown near that quaking tussock
and the Ghost instantly awakes and
goes to work. After a few seconds
the faint howl of a wolf is heard far
off in the low hammock at the head of
the slough. 1t is a lone wolf giving
tongue to hot trail. Louder grows the
cry and nearer and nearer it steals
across the silent marsh till the quick
yelp and hoarse breath of the unseen
wolf reaches the big tussock. No 9TH
er sound is there, no footsteps, no
rustling, no rush of body, only a sud
den splash in the black water and a
ripple that rocks the boat of the star
tied hunter. Then from the tussock
comes a nightly sobbing and thick
Whispering sort of throat y> gasping
and soldering, impossible to describe
"a blood-curdling choking and strang-
ling that never came from human lips;
and the whole tussock is violently ag-
itated and sways to and fro against
the night-sky As the hunter wildly
strikes the water with his paddle in a
frenzied effort to leave the tussock
terror is the unearthly SOLDERING and
gasping in the air all about him, cir
cling round his head, first on one side.
then on the other, and the water is
churned into waves that threaten to
swamp the boat. as II slips down the
open channel away from the invisible