Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-08-27

to the wants Of the shoppers, whc
throng the streets daily.
The town has 3 great many hand
some and elegant residences, especial,
ly, on south George and Samue
Streets.
"Msple Hurst" the handsome and
pslstial summer home Of the noted
lecturer and orator, Hon. Georg,
Vending, whose fame as an orator
has become known throughout the
United States, situated on west Lib
erty Street, commands q fine view of
the town from its elevated position,
East Washington and Mildrel
Streets also have a number of very
handsome residences.
The town is very proud of its
schools. The Stevenson Seminary
so long aud ably conducted by tina,
distinguished educator, Rev. DIR. C..
y. Campbell, and "Powhatan Col
lege, under the tutorship of Prof.
Hatton and his efficient assistants.
established two years ago Both of
these schools are for Young ladies.
and are receiving not only home pat
ronage but also many students from
distance. The old Charlestown
Academy. for boys and young meu.
under the management of Prof.
Burchong, is also open again. Then
the graded school, under the manage.
ment of that prince of gentlemen,
Prof. Wright Denny, and his compe.
tent assistants, is doing Il great
educational work.
There are a number of industries
successfully operated, and the recent
ly organized board of trade, composed
of the energetic and pnblic- spirited
men of the town, are Offering great
inducements for more Industries 10
be established. The Court House.
built about 1885, and DESTROYED
with the exception of the walls by
the Feoeral soldiers. during the war
between the States, IS now one of the
most handsome buildin . of its kind
in the Valley. Within the walls of
this historic building, occurred the
trial of John Brown in 1859.
We were shown the original deed
given by Charles Washington aud
Mildred, bis wife, in 1887, for lot
to the Presbyterisns for the purpose
of erecting q house of worship, on
the corner of West and Congress
Streets. About 1852, the congrega-
ton erected their handsome and
spacious temple of worship, on East
Washington Street. The highly
esteemed and beloved pastor Rev.
DIR. a G. Hopkins, has been the
pastor for nearly thirty-six years.
This church seems to be blessed with
long pastors. DR.. Hopkins followed
the long pastOrate of the beloved DIR.
Warren b. Dutton, who was pastor
for a quarter of century.
Zion Protestant Episcopal Church,
since it was modernized and newly
decorated several years ago, is a
beautiful and attractive church. The
new rector, Rev. Mr.. Alfriend, who
recently came from Bradford, Va,
has won for himself the respect and
regard of The entire community.
regardless of denominational lines,
and breaches to large congregations.
The city of the dead surrounding the
church is beautifully kept, and
attracts the eve of the stranger.
Assistant Bishop, W. Y. Gravat, of
the West Virginia Diocese, also lives
in Charlestown.
Rev. Mr.. Milburn is the efficient
and jealous pastor of the Baptist
Church.
Rev. Mr.. Ball is the pastor of the
Methodist congregation.
st. James Catholic Church is a
Verp pretty, neat chapel. Rev. Father
Massey is pastor
Edge Hill Cemetery, the beautiful
city of the dead, is situated on
the eastern suburbs of the town,
and contains many memorial shafts
and monuments. The Confederate
soldiers lot, where sleep 800 South
ern heroes, is tenderly cared for by
loving hands, in addition to the
handsome monument in the center
of the lot. The Lawson Bolts
Chapter, Daughters of the Confeder-
acy' nave recently placed neat mar de
marks at each grave.
The Virginia Free Press, or old
Family Journal, though over ninety
years old, still contains the vision
and sprightliness of it's youth, under
the leadership of the gifted editor
W. w. B. Gsllaher, who is grace.