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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
WINDHAM.

Mrs. Burt Edison is very i'll.
Local and out of town fishermen may
now be seen wherever there is brook.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Eastman were in
Chester Friday.-Oel Parker took a
drove of cattle to South Londonderry
for Fred Vale Monday. Harry Chap
man went to Townshend Thursday on
d business trip.-Mrs. Vaughn came to
4. \. Goodell's this week to spend the
summer with her daughter We're Ed
dy Is visiting his brother, F. G. Eddy,
al this place. Elias Stowell moved his
family to Townshend last week.-Dr.
Morrison of Bellows Falls spent Sun
day with John Gould. Willard Moul-
trop went to Dummerston Sunday,
Mrs. Moultrop who has spent several
weeks with her son at that place. re-
turning with him. Mrs. Idelle Carl
Ton and Mrs. Harry Gould are receiv-
ing visit from their parents.-Julian
Harris of Deerfeld. Mass, is visiting
his grandmother, Mary Harris. Mr..
Chandler of Bellows Falls spent Thurs
day with NJ. II. Ingalls,.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
stratton Saw Mill Damaged by Fire,

b. l.. Perry's steam saw mill at STRAIT
Hon was discovered to be on fire soon
latter o'clock Friday morning. A
Bucket brigade was soon formed and
Everything possible was done to save
|the mill The engine room was saved,
50 the engine and boiler are all right.
THE roof and sides of the engine room
|were taken down to prevent further
damage. Two big saws, some small
ones. some betting, oil and tools were
saved Mr.. Perry estimates his loss
at about $780, No insurance. n. D..
Allen also loses about 800 on lumber
and logs in and around the mill. The
origin of the fire is unknown. There
was little or no wind, or the damage
would probably have been greater.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
GRAFTON.

Miss Ida Graham is the guest of her
uncle, Henry Bathric.
T. Park is improving his residence
by the addition of bay windows to the
front.
Allen District Pomona grange met
here Wednesday. There was large
number present from Cavendish, Lon
donderry, Chester and Rockingham.
The teachers in the several schools
in town are: Village, F. 4. Palmer,
Agnes Fairbanks: Valley, Sadie Wool
ley Houghtonville, H. r. Beebe: Pet
tengill, John Wolcott: pupils from the
Walker and Houghtonville districts at
tend the village schools.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
EINDHAM COUNTY EVENTS.
AS REPORTED BY THE REFORM ER's
CORRESPONDENTS.
Halifax Man Gored by a Bull

\lmon f. Prouty was seriously, and
K was thought at first fatally, gored
b. bun Sunday morning. He was in
F1e stable for the purpose of taking
a. animal to the yard when the staff
by which the bull was led broke, and
|Le Infatuated beast made for him, in
Hicting bad wound in the lower part
n his body and breaking several ribs.
NIr. Prouty's cries were first heard by
ais son. who ran to his aid, followed
Dy his wife and father-in- law, who sue
,ceded in beating the animal off
md tying him in his place. Mr..
proutv is attended by DIR. Lynch and
; as comfortable as can be expected.
lis recovery is looked for.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
STRATTON.

n. d. Allen has gone to Holyoke on
business, b. L. Perry to Montpelier. 49,
Miss Matte Baybrook has gone back
to Vernon. james Lackey and wife
have returned from a trip over the
mountain to Manchester. j. B. Temple
and wife have gone to jamaica. Her
bert Parsons and family are in town. -
Irene n. Allen has finished her work
at f. \. Eddy's and is at work at W.
H. Styles in West Wardsboro. -Alva
X. Styles has moved from the f. II.
Grout place to the old Ball house. -
Leon Parsons returned Saturday from
visit to his parents.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
Proposed Memorial to the Old Westminster
Courthouse

Dr. Holton of Brattleboro was in
Westminster Monday evening, in be
half of the Daughters of the Revolu-
ton to arrange with the citizens of
that village as to placing a fitting
memorial on the site of the old court
house which is located on land now
owned by George Witherell. A COM
mittee was chosen to assist in this mat
ter; which should receive the highest
commentator of the public. 1t han
been decided to place on this illus
trous spot large boulder, capped with
bronze We understand the Daughters
of the Revolution from Brattleboro
will in the near future, visit the place
which holds such prominent place in
the early history of our country.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Charlie Adams opened a repair shop
in r. n. Marsh's shop last Monday
morning.
Miss Winnifred Weeks is the guest
of her mother, Mrs. Walter Maxfield,
this week.-Mr. Parker and daughter
Louise, spent a few days in Reading
recently. &C. j. Perham is taking a
business trip to Springfield, Mass, this
week. He will receive from the Allan
tic and Pacific Tea Co. the one hun
dredth order this week. Fired Wood is
taking a short vacation from his labors
in the worsted mill at Saxtons River.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
WESTMINSTER.

Mrs. +. j. Lane entertained the La
dies Aid society Wednesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs T. A. Nichols went tc
New Haven Tuesday to attend the FIJI
neral of Mrs. Nichols brother.
Charles Rideout is sick with measles.
His daughter, Elizabeth Rideout, grad
uate nurse, came home from Gardner
Mass, this week.
The Improvements along School street
are so marked that even the most care
less pedestrian cannot fail to notice
the transformation.
Rev. G.. II. DeBevoise attended the
general association of the Presbyterian
and Congregational churches of New
Hampshire at Keene Wednesday.
Ray Metcalf had narrow escape
Wednesday, by being thrown back
wards from wagon, striking on his
head and shoulders in such way as to
cause a good deal of anxiety for a few
hours.
Mrs. j. f. Leach and daughter Bar.
bara, are visiting in Waitstield. Mrs.
Bowen of Brattleboro has joined her
husband at Mrs. Nellie Ward S. Mr..
Clowdman and family from Maine have
moved into G.. II. Walkers tenement,
vacated by Mr.. Weeks. Miss Mary
Darling is in Keene for few days -
j. II. Ostenberg, who has been work
ing at the Abenaqui works the past
winter, has returned to his home in
California. Rollo Rice accompanied
him. Miss Mile Bancroft of Brattle
boro visited at r. r. Barber's the first
of the week. Lula Brigham returned
to her home in Hudson, Mass, Tues
day. Judge Kellogg and daughter were
in Springfield, Mass, Monday. Harry
Richmond of Springfield, spent Sunday
with his mother, Mrs. Frank Rich
mond. Alvin Wright's residence is
being much improved by painting. -
Mrs. Notion of East Westmoreland has
a position at the Harriet Goodhue home
in place of Mrs. johnson.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
ROCK IN HIS STOMACH
Wonderful Cure Of Dyspepsia
Much TaIked.0f Case. !
Borders on Miraculous Blood Wine
Succeeds after Physicians said:
mo Hope"
Mr.. EDGAR H. Warren of Waterville. Me

Mr.. Edgar Fl. Warren of Waterville, Me-,
is a much talked-of man, because he has
been cured of what he terms " Rock in the
Stomach" His case, which has caused
much widespread interest, has been the
topic of discussion at nearly all of the
recent medical gatherings, here and abroad.
His experience almost rivals the wonderful
surgical operation of a year ago, when in
Sweden a mans stomach was completely
removed, and he entirely recovered. These
things merely go to show what can be done
with the digestive organs when the proper
means is available. Mr.. Warren has this
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
EAST DOVER.

Clifford Lazelle has finished work for
D. S. Prouty and is now to work for
C. H. Turner. Arthur Norcross of
Dummerston is to work for his uncle,
D. S Prouty. Joseph Moulton of
Dummerston with his wife and child,
was the guest of their uncle. d. S.
Prouty, Wednesday, C. b. Roberts
and wife visited at his brothers., G. H.
Roberts, at Searsburg Saturday. Mrs,
Lucinda Howe is the guest of her son
and grandson. l.. l.. and w. D. Howe.
She is nearly blind, but aside from
that, quite smart for lady toward 100
wears old,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
THOMAS HILL.

Miss Mildred Corse, who was obliged
to close her school two weeks on ac-
count of illness is again back in her
place.
Mrs. \. NJ. Hroling, who has been
caring for her sister, Mrs. Joseph
Bishop, of Meriden, Conn, and has
been stopping at her daughters Mrs
Walter Phelps, returned Tuesday to
still further care for her, as she has
been at the hospital to undergo an OPP
Grafton on her eyes.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
SOUTH WINDHAM.

The Christian Endeavor society gave
a social Friday evening.
Henry Tripp has finished work for
W. \. Farr. w. F. Barnes is visiting
in town. MIR. and Mrs. Fred Davis of
Dover visited at f. L. Burbee's last
week. Mrs. Myra Waugh of Woodstock
has come to spend the summer with
her daughter, Mrs. A. \. Goodell. -
Ernest Burbee went to Springfield,
Mass, this week on business.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
GUILFORD.

George S. Miller was severely bruised
by kick from horse Tuesday morn
ing. 1T was thought at first that his
leg was broken, but fortunately it was
not. Mr.. Miller is carrying on the j.
Henry Pratt farm where man had his
leg crushed last week by fall from a
cart which ran over him.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. Marian Crosier of Halifax is
the guest of Mrs Henry Stowe for a
few days.
Miss Fletcher returned to Woburn
Tuesday after spending week with
her father, Warren Wilson, who is
very feeble and gradually failing.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
RAIL ROADS.
CENTRAI. VERMONT RY. CO
Southern Division


Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
523 a. M, Daily for Springfield and New York.
7.40 a. m, for MillerS Falls. Palmer and New
London. Connecting at Nlilers Falls with
Boston & Maine r. r., at Palmer with Boston
tS.Albany r. r.. at New London with n. V, n.
H. g. H. X. II.
$40 a. M, for Springfield and New York.
i0.15 a. m for Millers Falls, connecting for Bos-
ton.
2.12 p. m. for Springfield and New York.
i.35 p. m, for Springfield and New York. Daily.
4.35 p. m, for Nillers Falls and stations on
Fitchburg Division Boston x Maine X. R.,
Palmer and New London and New York via
Norwich Line.
Narrow Gauge trains for South Londonderry
leave Brattleboro at : 80 a m. and 40 p. IN.
eg subject to change without notice
Trains run week days only except as noted.
f. H. FITZHUGH, V. 7. and &. NJ. st. Adams.
$. W. CUMMINGS, G. Z. A, st. Adams.
Corrected to Nov. "a, 1901
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
DUMMERSTON

Rev. William P. jackson, pastor of
the Congregational church, has been
engaged to deliver the Memorial day
address at Dummerston May 30.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
JAMAICA.

Hubert c. White of this town OBJ
tanned valuable patent Tuesday, April
%, for improvements in mopwringer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
Z. W. Groves signature is on each box. Csc.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
WADESVlLlE AND SWIMLEY.

Mr.. John Ridgeway was IN the neigh
borhood buying stock for this months
shipment.
DIR. W. A Swimley and Miss Lucie
Swimley spent last Wednesday with Mr..
II. II. Swimley, of Summit, Point
Mrs. William F. Dutterer has return
ed home after visit TO her daughter. in
Kee Mar
Ether Roger, the daughter of Mr.. Dan
Roger, who is attending Miss Gertrude
Dutterer's school. is very sick
Mr. Willis E. Glatfelter, Of Harrison.
burg, Pa, the agent for the Deering
machines was in the neighborhood last
week
DR.. w. A Swimley and Miss Lucy
Swimley expect TO spend several days
at Brucetown and Burnt Factory this
week.
There was quite large attendance
at Stones Chapel on last sabbath after
noon.
Miller VI. Swimley has the reputation
of being the crack marksman Of this
neighborhood.
STROLLER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
Mr.. PURCELL IN GOTHAM.
The Millionaire Horseman
Dreams Of Mr.. Randolph.

The COURIER bias received a copy
OF the New York Morning Telegraph
of Wedb' day. November &c, in
which, on The irst page. is a photo
graph of Mr.. William X. Purcell.
the millionaire Virginia horsemap,
who created much amusement at
the New York Iorse Show. The
TELEGRAPH saws:
William II. Purcell, of Gainsv lie,
Va, the "idol" of last weeks Horse
Show, was in tendance yesterday
at the Old Glory auction sale of trot-
tiers at Madison Square Garden. On
being questioned as to how he hap
pened to be at u trottIng horse sale,
when his "bonevs, as he calls them,
were all runners,he replied:
"A boss is boss, wherever you
lind him, just as sport is sport"
The old man had quite an audience
gathered around him, to whom he was
relating a dream he had just had, in
which 1t WAS fOretold that he would
cspture ribbon at next years Horse
Show. In the dream. William Ran.
dolph, of Clarke county, Virginia, a
bear and n hedgehog, with the tan
dem he drove last week. are all beau
tifuliy mixed up. but they figure
him out n winner when be shows
again.
Purcell tells hard luck story of
how his black horse Sam, which ne
calls Sam the Raven" arrived too
late to be- shown AT the Horse Show.
or Us be puts IL:
"a clappiug and a rapping at the
Garden door, but could not get in
The old man is war veterrn,
having fought through the Gill
War, and Was wounded four times.
at Winchester being shot Through
and through" He also took part
in the battles of Gettysburg and the
second battle of Bull Run, being y
the head of accompany.
Purcell left during the afternoon
for the American Horse Exchange,
where all of bis "h ueys" were going
to be sold. Ae had failed to captur re
any ribbons, bat he had "a good time
and promises to return next YEAR
with his winners"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
Death of DR.. Booker.

1t is with the deepest sorrow that
we announce the death of our
esteemed friend, DR.. Judson II.
Booker, which occurred at his home
near I.Ottsburg, on Monday night
last at nine o'clock, after an illness
of about two weeks, aged ~ years
DR.. Booker was one of the most
skillful and popular physicians in
the Northern Neck. and his dealt
not only comes as a graf loss To his
immediate family, but to his entire.
section, ~ here he was not only toe
loved for his great medical skill, hut
for his personal worth. A devoted
husband, kind father aud grneronS
neighhOr has passed away in his
death. lnterment took place IN the
cemetery adjoining Melrose VI. f.
Church on Wednesday last in the
presence of a vast crowd of sorrow
ing relatives and friends. A widow,
one son and two daughters survive
the deceased, to whom the News
deeply sympsthizes in tins their
great lcss.-Northern Neck News
DR.. Booker was the son in law OF
MIR. George G. Thomas, of this place
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
Mr.. Conrad Apologies.

Messrs. George W. McClintic and
Murray Briggs, counsel for the State
of West Virginia in the case of John
: Swami and others against the
State, which is pending in the United
States Supreme Court, have filed
in that court a petition asking for a
rule upon. Mai. Holmes Conrad, of
counsel on the other side and for
merly solicitor general of the United
States, TO show cause for allegation
made hy him TO the court that there
has been collision in the case aud
that It is "A fraud upon the court.
They say that the charge is without
foundation.
ln letter from Maj. Conrad filed
with the petition be SAYS he could
discover in the record no ground for
the appeal and that as the attorney
general of the State did not appear
IN the case he had believed his
charge justified. He aids, however
that he will be pleased to state to
court that a fuller knowledge of the
facts has caused him to change hi,
opinion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10

Real winter stared Clarke county
In the face on Friday morning.
Snow. hail. sleet aud rain fell on
ThErsday, and those whose supply
of coal 10 short or already out put on
their thinking caps. With the good
weather in the middle Of the week
the people were hoping, and even
praying, that the moderate temper
allure would continue. With the
coming of the severe storm in the
early hours of Friday morning, how
ever. these hopes were dashed to the
fore winds. After blowing gale
for several hours. ram. bail. sleet and
SNOW, the latter, the first of the sea
son, fell. About three inches fell in
six hours. About 6 p. III. according
TO the weather forecast. the snow
king began bic work ond at noon the
skies cleared. sending him farther
norshwsrd. BY Saturday the streets
aud roads we're filled with slush aud
walking was very disagreeable.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
A Pretty Home Wedding.

A pretty wedding took place at the
residence of Mr.. Geo. H. Hagley in
Charles Town on Wednesday. The
contracting parties were Miss Alice
Virginia. the attractive aud estimable
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hagley,
and MrJOhn Augustine Smith,son Of
Mr. a. Magil Smith. of Markham,
Fauquier comfy. Virginia. Rev. J.
5. Alfriend, rector of Zion Episcopal
Church, ofliciated. and Mrs. w. w.
Coe rendered the wedding marches.
Mr.. William Smith, brother Of the
groom, was best man, and Miss Lille
Andrews Hagley. sister of the bride,
was maid of honor. The brides
gown was a very beautiful white silk
mousseline over silk, with veil, and a
bouquet of brides roses. The petite
maid of honor was not less handsome
ly appareled in white chiffon over silk,
aud carried La France roses. The
parlors were prettily decorated. The
following persons from a distance
were present: Misses Mamie aud
Ruby Smith, of Markham; Miss
Pochaontss Smith, of Washington
City; Miss Helen Vincent Wood. of
Alexandria; Miss Constance Strickler,
of Front Royal. and Mr.. aud Mrs
W. c. Marshall, of Winchester.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
MT. AIRY.
STROLLER.

Best es looking to our laurels. we afe
compelled to look toward our woodpile
this sort Of weather
Not later than week ago rogue.
entered the hen house Of Mr. Abe Bells
and stole several chickens.
A c. Bell spent a few DAYS at Nr.
William Keiley's, near tae Trappe
Mr.. Thomas Poston has moved from
the Whitacre place TO Dr. Plssters farm.
near the Trappe
Mr.. Humphrey Kelley. we understand.
will occupy the premises where Mr. Pos
ton moved from.
Mrs. Sallie Bracket sold of her per
soLal property on Friday. December 8.
She will move from Bluemout To Round
Hill.
Some of our folks have spent The last
two days hunting so far we have not
heard Of any gone being killed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
COnkIyn- Ramey.

The home of Mr.. G. l. Ramey. four
miles east of Charles Town, was the
scene of pretty wedding last Wed
nesday at noon, when his daughter,
Miss Rosetta Ramey, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Gerald f. Conklyn
of Charles Town. Rev. F. A.
Strother, of the NJ. r. Church, South,
OBLIGATED. The brides cousin, Miss
Fleda Ramey. of Berrvville. gave a
fine rendition of selections from To
hengrin. The bride was very hand
somely gowned in a travelling suit
of Blown cloth, trimmed in white
silk and applique, and carried white
chrysanthemums The bridesmaids
were Miss Corena Ramey, sister of
the bride, who was dressed in brown
cloth, trimmed in white and APPLIQUE,
and carried yellow chrysanthe-
mums, AMI Miss Mayma Conklvn,
sister of the groom, who was attired
in handsome suit of blue venitiau
cloth, trimmed in cream silk and
appliqne. and carried yellow chrys-
anthemums. The groomsmen were
Mr.. Oscar. Ramey, uncle of the bride
an 7 Mr.. John II. Kercheval, of Berry
willie. The wedding was attended b,
the immediate relatives of the happy
couple aud few intimate friends
The large collection of handsom,
and useful presents atteste6 the higt
esteem in which the bride is held .,
large Circle of admiring friends
Following the ceremony an elaborat,
wedding breakfast was served, after
which the bridal couple. accOmpa
MED by their attendants, drove I,
Harper's Ferry and left on the east
bound 3.15 b. 4 o. train for brida
trip Of some days.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
PERSONALS.

Mr. Philip Lee. Of Baltimore, Is visit.
ing his father Mr.. G. 5. Lee.
DIR. rhomss N. Lippiu has gone to
New York.
Misses Josephine aud lone CHM. OF
Friedrich county, visited the family OF
Mr. Lewis Helyestine hast week.
Miss Annie Dovel,. after a visit to
friends in Washington, has returned to
Mr.. J. +. Ogden's.
Miss Ssllie Powell and neice, Miss
Margert Potts, Of Sheperdstown, are
visiting the family of Mr.. Charles Lee.
Mis- Ollie VI. Thomas. Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Grace A. Booker, at Lofts
burg, Virginia
Miss Pattie Luke has returned from a
visit To friends in Charles Town.
Miss Annie Smith is visiting friends
in Baltimore
Mrs. Ellen Mccormick Is visiting her
son, DR.. j. s. Mccormick. in Norfolk.
Miss Dolly stephens, OF South Orange,
visited at Monterey"
Dir Hoo~er, Of Pittsburg, spent a day
or two in town last week.
Mrs II. II Mccormick. of Charles
Town, spent several days in town re-
Gently.
Sir. Laurence Washington who is
spending the winter al the home of Mrs.
Wheat. was in Winchester several days
last week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
YOUNG MAN A SUICIDE.
NJ. { Broaddus, Jr., Takes Chic
reform Near Richmond.

Either the victim of an accident
or "a suicide the body of NJ. +. Broad
dus, Jr. sou cf Rev. NJ. L. Broad us,
of Isle of Wight county, was foood
deaa IN the woods near Richmond. ou
Friday. The discovery was msde by
Eugene P-kins and Fred Hagemyer,
two boys. while playing
The body was neatly attired. Be
side IL lay two bottles empty, aud two
Latin books. The young man had
evidently been dead since Thursday.
The features were swollen and disfis
ured, but there was nothing 60
warrant the suspicion that he met
With foul play. In the young mans
pocket was letter from Springfield.
Mo-, addressed in feminine hand
aud s'gned "Rosa." For several davs
young BrOaddus had been in de-
spondent condition. Saturday he
was at his CLASSES at Richmond
College, where he had been several
years Monday afternoon he dIsap
peared, and nothing was known of
his movements thereafter until his
body was discovered Young Broad
dus was an athlete, having been a
member of the college football team.
and until quite recently had h,., u
noted for his high spirits, being ui,,
of the most popular m-n ~ rolirgr,
While considerable mystery sur
70 in'is the affair there is everv reason
to believe that he committed suicide,
Mr.. Thompson, druggist, stated
that the young man bought chloro
form from him Wednesday. 1t is
supposed that he went at once to the
woods and took the poison. Hi:
father had been here since Tuesday
searching for him. The remains
were taken to Isle of Wight county
for interment.
Young Brcaddus was a near rela
tive of the late Rev. John 4. Broad
dus, of Louisville, Ky, who W.,
known all over the Union, and he
WAS also distant relative of Rev.
Julian Broaddus, pastor of the
Baptist Church, of Berryville.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-10
Fee Mr.. Wise Gets.

As az aftermath of the recent suit
brought against the State Board of
Canvsssers by Capt. Johns. Wise, of
New York, il has b,-rn learned that
the sum OF $4,000 was guaranteed
to Mr.. Wise as a fee for hts services.
OF this au~unt, 1t was stated that
$4,000 had already been paid to
Captain Vice for his services up To
this time
Noue Of the members of III Con
stitutional Convention has yet been
served with notice of any damage
suit against them. Attorney General
Anderson calculated that # judg-
ments were SECURED against bIm in
behalf of disfranchis,i negroes. they
would amount to $5O,OOO.OOO and
they would have to he settled by a
"Virgin,a Convention SpOliatlons
Claims Committee. - Richmond Dis
patch.