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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Wide Tires and Good Roads.

Doubtless the best way To keep an
earth road. or any road. for that mat
ter. In repair is by the use OF wide
tires on all wagons carrying heavy
burdens Water and narrow tires aid
each other in destroying streets. mae
adam. gravel and earth roads Mar
row tires are also among the most de-
structive agents to the fields pastures
and meadows OF farms. while. OIL the
other hand. wide tires are roadmakers.
They roll aud harden the surface, and
every loaded wagon becomes in effect
n road roller. Nothing so much tends
10 the improving OF road MS the con
tinued rolling OF its surface. Tests
made ut the experiment stations in
Utah and Missouri show that wide tires
not only improve the surface Of roads.
but that under ordinary circumstances
less power is required To pull wagon
on which wide tires are used.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
A FEW
WORDS ABOUT
JOBPRINTINC

II u>,d 10 l,'. that the quaht, of
Job Printing did not amoun, to
much. - far a> success in business
WAS concerned Any business niau
or woman couIi yrt along fairl, we'll
withp'.' ia, g., Ne hv, in another
ANIL a,,v.cth,r different era.
ro'ias 1t is 4vcr>sary for business
ip"pi- sac have u,a, stationery if they
intend to occupy "a prominent place
among their competitors.
When ,"u $50. a piece OF job pr'n,
ing crowded and the type jamm,,l
too close together. with dirty-looking
ink and finger marks surared over
It, on a low grad. of paper. i, dn,--u :,
speak well for ''.,. firm which uses it.
In fact. YOU dou't have the same
opinion of tina, place as you have of
the man who.. stationery j. CLEARLY
printed with r,ra.i ink on the hest
grade # paper.
The qunii', f. stationery REFLECTS
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
ALL RYE WHISKEY.
Sold by ". H. LANE, Berry,ille, Va.
ID. &. SNYDER,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
S,rrVNiilp Va

For the past ten years have been Real
Estate Agent IN licrryNillc. and through my
advertising Circular descriptive of larkc
County have underworld Ia direct attention
Ia the advantages aud dcsirtbihty of the
county for Home seekers and Land buyers
In additional have kept up large CORES
pondence i'm answer to letters of inquiry
for Farms. IL l. my purpose Ia exercise Still
greater effort Ia encourage prospective land
purchasers from other states. have a num-
Der ut applicants who propose 10 come and
see IL they can bc suited.
Owners DESTROYS of selling their farms
whether large ur small tra0s-or houses
and lots of few acres. will find il Ia their
interest To place them with me. Yours may
bc the one Ia suit.
| respectfully ask my friends throughout
the county and also recent purchasers of
farms, having friends who desire To locate
in this"Garden-s spot of Virginia" To send or
direct them To me.
ID. {. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
The Whine of Contrasts.

There is nothing like contrasts to
demonstrate the superiority Of the good
and the worthlessness of the bad in
roadbuilding, says the Cleveland (O)
ews-Herald. Every first rate high
way is powerful indictment OF the
folly which permits roads near it to
remain in a state more betting Spain
than the great and rich American re-
public. The difference is so striking
and so easy to see and feel that the
argument silently made for genera
road Improvement is the most potent
possible
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

all of them are conveyed for some dis
lance over the public highways. 1t is
unfortunate that this is often the most
expensive part of their journey. IL has
been shown 10y mathematical demon
stration Ilat it costs more TO move a
bushel OF wheat or ton OF hay ten
miles over the average country roads
OF the United States than TO transport
the same burden 800 miles by railway
or 1000 miles 10y steamship.
1t has happened many times i'm diff
ferent parts OF the country that farm
ers have let crops 20 10 waste because
the cost Of hauling them To the nearest
marker or railway shipping point over
wrctched and i'll kept roads amounted
10 more than could he realized FOR them
aftcrward. whereas il good roads Oh
which heavy loads could lie hauled had
been nj hand the same crops could have
been marketed ut II small profit To the
producer. while the economic gain re
sulting from their application TO useful
purposes would have been very consid
cradle
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

an ornamental open staircase. ON the
nrst floor are parlor. dining room aud
kitchen. and there are three chambers
and bathroom on the second floor.
The exterior is made quite attractive
by the front and rear gables. covered
with pine shingles stained moss
green rhc spruce shingles on the roof
are stained rcd. and the siding on tie
first noOr is yellow. with white trim.
mincS The foundation is OF Jersey
hard burned brick. carefully jOintcd up
with portland cement. This house has
been built several times in various
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
NECESSITY FoRoooD ROADS
Mean = Great Economic Gain I'm
Marketing Produce.

Mean Great Economic Gain In
Marketing Produce.
In country as large as that In which
we live. with the greater part OF its
producing regions widely separated
from the markets which they serve.
the matter OF transportation is one or
vast Importance. says Martin Dodge I'm
The Forum. This applies particularly
20 our agricultural products. for while
a great portion both OF our manufac-
tured output and OF our farm growth
must be moved long distances by rail-
or water before reaching market.
practically all OF the latter must also
be transported for greater or less dis
tances over the public highways. The
question of marketing these agricul-
tural products. amounting in the Unit
ed States to $1,000. Oo0. 600 annually. on
terms that the dealer can afford to
pay and the grower To accept often re-
duces itself TO a question of cheap and
quick delivery-in other words. to a
question of economical transportation.
AS far as the railways and steam
ship lines are concerned. this problem
has been dealt with very lntelligently
and satisfactorily. Skill and money
have been applied without stint to the
provision of enlarged means of con-
veyance. improved ways and Increased
power. These influences. under the
stress OF strong competition. have re-
duced long distance freight rates to a
reasonable level.
There is one phase OF this transporta-
ton problem. however. which has APP
preached no satisfactory solution-that
is the matter OF wagon road haul. As
has already been said. while the great
er part OF our farm products travels by
steamship. canal or railway Tor por-
ton of the journey To market. virtually
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
New Jersey. Good Ronds

New Jersey was probably the first
state to make radical progress i'm road
building. by her state aid Jaw, passed
in 1891. il was possible for the authori-
ties. under the direction and petition
OF the taxpayers. to spend $450,OO0 a
year in road Improvement. Under this
beneficent law ten miles oil excellent
roads were built the following year,
double that in the next year. and since
1890 the full limit OF the amount al
lowed by law has been annually used.
Allowing $1,000 per mile, this means
about 100 miles OF roadbuilding every
wear.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
A New Americas Invasion.

Furnishing plans for homes in for.
ngn countries is not entirely unknown
b our advertising architects. particu-
'arly in the English colonies where
American ideas are taken with apprc
dation, but Ii is quite departure for
an architect TO make plans for home
IN Ireland Mr. Samuel Il. Davis. an
architect of Philadelphia, enjoys this
distinction, having recently supplied
for Mrs. Margaret MacGinley. Killy-
begs. Ireland. plans for a large and
beautiful colonial mansion
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Vacation DAYS.

Vacation time i here and the children are
fairly living out of doors There could he
no hcalthier.place for them. Youaeed only
To guard against the accidents incidental To-
most open air sports No remedy equals De-
WITS Witch Hazel Salve for quickly stop
ping pain or removing danger of serious
consequences. For cuts, scalds and wounds.
Il used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for
sores cuts and bruises, says L. b. Johnson,
Swift, Tex. II is the best remedy on the
market sure cure for piles and skin Iii
Seascs Beware of cOunterfcitS I &. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Mother ALWAYS Reeps 1t Handy

My mother suffered IA long time from
distressing pains and general i'll health due
primarily to Indigestion says l.. w. Spald-
ing, Verona, Mo. 1.-TWO years ago got her
to try kodol. She grew better at once and
now. at the age of 76, eats anything she
wants. remarking that she fears no bad
effects, as she has her bottle Of Kodol handy"
Don't waste time doctoring symptoms Go
after the cause IL your stomach is sound
your health will be good Kodol rests the
stomach and strengthens the holy by digest
ing ycur food. Ii is nature stonic. J. G. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Special Low Rate Excursions via
Norfolk 81 Western Ry.

Federation Womans Clubs, Lo,
Angeles, Cal, May to 8; Travellers
Protective Asso., Portland, Ore,
June 3 to z; Mystic Shrine, San
Francisco, Cal. June 10 to IA;
United Order Workmen, Portland,
Ore, June 10 to 20; international ).
s Asso., Denver. Col, June rs;
Knights of Pythias. San Francisco,
CAL, August ii to Is; Is. p. o. Elks,
Salt Lake City, Utah, August ~ to
IA.
Write for information as to rates
and dates of sale of tickets.
NJ. +. Bragg, +. +. A.,
Roanoke, Va.
w. Il. Be,ill. Gent Pass. Agt.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
fs@e9TT'

kitchen is especially arranged for con
venience and is provided with II large
range.
The second floor has two large bed
rooms and one small chamber Al
some future time this latter room might
be made into II bathroom. and the eX-
pensc OF so doing ought not 10 be very
heavy.
The cellar. which has well con
cretcd floor extends under the whole
house.
Stone is the material used for the
underpinning OF this residence. and the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

Asked in what particular manner ag
riculture has been most benefited by
the discoveries in science during the
past fifty years. we should name the
making of cheap steel. All earth work
ing implements used 10 be of iron and
never worked clean or easily. With
the steel came the highly polished sur
face, lessened friction and an infinitely
letter quality of all earth work
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Dem Good Roads

People generally are beginning TO re-
alIze that roadbuilding is public mat
ter and that the best interests OF Amer
dean agriculture and the American peo-
pie as whole demand the construc-
ton of good roads and that money
wisely expended for this purpose is
sure To return.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

Something is badly out of joint when
two men, both well to do young farm
ers. will commit suicide, one because
his wife objected TO his going to a
neighbours auction sale and the other
because the rain washed out field of
corn which he had just Gaished plant
Ing. Both of these tragedies were en-
acted recently i'm western state
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

Welch, Norton. Bristol, Phiiadel-
phia and New York; by the Shenan.
doah VALLEY Route leave Welch lao
p. M, Norton 800 "A. m.. Bristol 2:s5
p. m. East Radford $50 y. m.,
Roam Dkv 500 p. m, arrive Hagers.
town i:l5 a. IA. Harrisburg GAO a.
m. Philadelphia 9:5. a. m, New
York 1893 a. m. Sundays arrive
Harrisburg $50 u. m, Philadelphis
1917 Noon. New York 2:53 %. m,
Sleeping cars WEIGH to Philsdelphis.
Returning. trains leaves New York
600 p. m., Philadelphia S:23 y. NJ,
Harrisburg $40 f. m., llngerstoN u
l:<O a. ~. arrive Roanoke Y:u5 a. m.,
Bristol 80 =. m. Norton .:l5 y. H..
Welch l:23 p. M.
ROANoKE AND CHARLOTTE y. G.
1--we Roanoke 9:l5 ~. IA. arri, r
Mar,ins,ille ll:l5 a. M. Winston
Salem 300 p, M. Charlotte 600 p.
IN. returning LEAVE Char.nlte lilo
IA. M. W,usiun Salem 2:55 J.. m.
MartlnSville 5:l5 p. m, arrive Roam
oke $40 p. IN. Trains run solid be-
tween Roanoke aud Charlotte, daily,
connecting at Roanoke with train for
Philadelphia and New York.
". Il. Bevill.
Grnr'al Passenger Agent,
Roanoke. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

Il ann using box of Chamberlain :
stomach x Liver Tablets and find them the
best thing for my stomach ever used !" saws
Il. w. Robinson, Justice of the Peace. Loo
mis-, Mich. These tablets not only correct
disorders al the stomach, but regulate the
liver and bowels. They are easy To- take and
pleasant ina effect. Price ~ cents Der box.
For sale by nr J. &. Avs.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
FOR SUMNER OCCUPANCY.
seven Room Cottage THAT VIII Cost
About 900.

tCopNriEht. fc0e. by George Htchincs. Al
Park row. New York;
The plans herewith SHOWN are intend.
e. FOR a scmmvr cottage. although with
but little alterations the building can
bc adopted FOR use all the year round.
This cottage * typical OF many which
can be found AZ almost any summer re
sort along the ScaShOrc.
The general outlay OF the plan is very
convenient There is a wide hall. with
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Acts immediately

4 J : r'~ 'mciimcs more Troublesome in
~ ,u.f isn Ia winter. It's So hard 10 keep
az "a .riali.s o. them while cooling of after
.tr@sc. one Muute Cough Cure cures at
"gcc. Absolutely safe. Acts Immediately
ur. cure G.,r coughs. colds. Group throat
and lung Troubles. J. q. AVIS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
THE COURIER

The COURIER, as yon are aware. is
the only newspaper in Clarke county.
There Is no need of another. because
this journal covers the local field so
completely and promptly with uni,rr
al -nti-!action. that i; has long since
been recognized as II permanent in
stitution. 1t is quoted hv the State
press as much AS any other weekly
newspaper.
We are endeavoring to get the
COURIER into every Clarke county
home. and our efforts are meeting
with ii great deal of success.
1t will cost just ONE DOLLAR
to have the COURIER mailed to your
address for IA whole year. You will
then get all of the county news.
Send for free sample copy
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
The Best Liniment for Strains

Mr.. + II. Wells, the merchant at Deer
Park. Long lslank. y. Y, saws: :" always
recommend Chamberiains Pain Balm as the
best Eminent for strains used il last win
ter for a severe lameness i'm the side, result
ing from strain. and was greatly pleased
with the quick relief and cure il effected -
For sale by j. G.. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

nished by contract. and, considering
the amount of labor accomplished each
year on the French roads. the cost is
surprisingly small. The roads OF our
own states. ut least the important
state roads. should he maintained in
the same way.
In Belgium also the principal roads
are built and maintained by the gen
eral government, and in 1850 in the
nine provinces OF Belgium over 20 per
cent OF the hiGhroads were Of this
class, the entire length OF high class
roads being i.113 English miles out OF
4 total OF 5.2SG Of roads Of all classes.
The best roads Of Belgium are in the
provinces OF Namur, Licge and Lux
cmbourg. and permanent employees
are kept on the roads under the drcc-
ton OF the chief engineer OF the prov
ince for the purpose of insuring the
observance OF the regulations and look
ing after the constant repair OF the
highways.
In Baden the main roads are under
the supervision OF the state authori-
ties and are cared for with n studious
regard for the requirements OF the
farmer and inland travel. Under the
law relating TO roads in Baden the
duty of maintaining the road falls rs
follows: One-Quartcr each upon the
town and county in which the road is
situated. the remaining one-half upon
the state treasury.
In Italy the minister OF public works
is ut the head Of the department OF
no t-rr.. ION .
these roads is in most cases under
taken by contracts. the work being
carried on under direction OF govern
ment engineers. The government road
laborers are called "cantonniers" and
are selected with great care special
reference being had 10 character and
honesty. They must he Of robust con
stitution and must be able TO read and
write. Each one OF these contonniers
is provided with 4 full set OF tools and
implements specified by law. His hours
OF work are from sunrise TO sunset.
and each day he is obliged 10 20 over
the entire track Of road placed in his
charge. He must be constantly upon
the line of his work in all kinds OF
weather and in case OF necessity is
~ NOlh Oll Dubl4C Ills
chief duties are the leveling and repair
of the highways the removal OF snow.
mud. dust, etc He must assist travel
ers in distress and vehicles disabled by
accident or by weather, and for any
neglect of duty he may be fined. suS-
pended or dismissed. according To the
degree of the offense.
The fines accumulated during the
year are divided among the deserving
contonnierS or given 10 one Of the mu-
tual benefit association OF which they
are members. Cantonniers who serve
with credit and distinction for three or
more years are promoted and given an
increase of monthly wages. In the five
years from 1873 to 1878 Italy spent
about S1G,0GOO00 on her roads. al
though before that appropriation was
made many excellent highways existed
in all parts Of the kingdom. In 1881
Italy constructed about 12O miles of
new road and had then about 100
miles in course Of construction
In the Netherlands, as in the coun
IrirS already mentioned. the principal
r,ls's are m;iutained at the expense OF
,'ir safe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Need More Help

Often the over-taxed organs of digestion
cry out for help by Dyspcpsia's pains, Maui
sea. Dizziness, Headaches liver complaints,
bowel disorders. Such troubles call for
prompt use of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
They are gentle. thorough and guaranteed
to cure. 25c. at G.. Blencowe's drug store
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

thrown together when desired The
dining room has an elaborate oak man
Tel with bevel plate mirror. n tile
hearth and summer piece complete.
The Kitchen has all the modern i'm
2roVcmrniS SOapstone tubs. galvanized
iron sir boiler. etc
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Fertile Clarke County Farm
F O r s ALE

y ~ = n II u
Situated in Long Marsh District. Clarke
County, Va, between CTums u. q. and
stones Chapel. containing f25 acres of good
land. lmprOvemcntS-Oli-;i mansion
six rooms Kitchen detatchcc from main
housed and cellar; necessary out-huidings:
"A tenant hou c; large bank barn. a strong
well. cisterns and ponds. Two-acrc orchard
bearing good fruit. Fencing in good cond.-
ton. zen acres of timber. Lam j. splcn-
did limestone quality and hears good crops
New depot ON a. X .. Il. Il. in course of
erection is in sight of farm, and gives best
accommodations for delivery OF farm products.
Terms to- suit purchaser.
For further particulars. Address,
.. \. NJ. Monroe. or y. NJ. Penick
Box pa. Lexington. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
NEAT LITTLE HOME.

tosy Residence That Can We PIT w
For $500.
copyright. 1870. by George Hitchinxs. Al
Park row. New York;
It is very simple matter to design
n residence that shall be both artistic
and commodious when the question OF
expense has not TO be considered. but
4 Is altogether different matter when
one Is limited TO a very small sum
Every detail has then TO be carefully
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

weighed and not one penny should be
wasted. The accompanying designs
show what can be done on sum con
siderably less than $1,000 or course
comfort and convenience have been the
first consideration. but the artistic has
not by any means been lost sight of.
On the ground floor the hall is very
nicely ornamented with n platform
staircase. Sliding doors connect the
parlor and the dining room. which are
both comparatively large rooms. The
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
FIRST DOR PLAN.

parts OF the country AMI has varied in
price from $1,000 To 81 800 according
20 the location II must bc understood
that the cost given docs not iuclu q
papering and frcScoinc. rs the walls
are usually left white FOR term of six
or eight months until they are thor
OuShly dry
The rooms on the first floor are 50
arranged that they may readily be
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
The Same Old Story

j. \ Kelly relates an experience similar
t't ri which has happened in almost every
u i chh ~h"pl ia the United States, and has
h''l toll ,na .c-iold by thousands of others
lie v. LIST summer had an attack Of
Tvs - 'rv ard purchased bottle of Cham
l'.u'~ t,'lir. thalara and Diarrhoca Remedy
~ r'l J r~c according "a directions and
via cl'ir.N satisfactory results. The trou-
IL ~ - -'ntr Hell much quicker than for
M = aftrck> whcu | used other remedies -
Nj kc.lN J. - we'll known citizen Of Hen
i~r, ~. So FOR sale by i. &. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Good and desirable Farm

Situated on east side of Shenandoah river
3 miles from Wildwood, containing 600 acres
loo acres OF river bottom and most of the
upland GOOD LIMESTONE land Fairly i'm
proved, and desirable for cultivation or
grazing.
Will divide and sell in two tracts of 500
acres each.
For Prices and terms apply To
u &. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Strayed.

-Four Ewes strayed from the Frankfort
Farm one day last week, and suitable reward
will be made for information leading to
their recovery. ROBT. FOWLER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

>, :r IS Of Gus;storms which fairly
IcC.'i ihc surface OF the field. follow
e a.; haii and the beating Of about
- inc.tS 81 rainfall inside Of three
GivS. had. We thought. about finished
"a ga acre ara a half field of seed on
H. 4. fcr us. Hut our faith was not as
.. la" aS the vegetable we were try
i'm = grow. for out Of all the adverse
coaCiiioas The crop is coming along all
ilght.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
FOR SALE.

EIGHT ACRES OF LAND, situated in
northern part of county, oRe mile from de-
pot, store and postoffice. Five-room dwell
ing, stable, dairy, meat-house, hen-houss
and large cstcrn; acres in timber Price
5000. Apply to ID. G. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09
Our Job
Department

Is fuli' equipped! with modern tyre
and all other supplies with which to
execute printin. which will please
the people aud their purse
Let us maxi estimates fm your
next order Of some of the following:
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-07-09

supcrstructure is OF frame. The house
should Ice heated 10y furnace With
artistic furnishings this dwelling could
be made Il perfect little palace.
Cost To build. complete $500.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-08-14
NO VESSELS LAYING UP.

Captain Andrew Johnson the COM
mander of the schooner Rosamond
which arrived this morning from San
Francisco, says that none of the sail
ing fleet which has been operating in
the Hawaiian trade are to be laid up.
1t has been feared that some of the
boats would have to be either laid up
or put into other business, owing to
the serious inroads made on their
freight carrying business by the steam
freighters. For the present at least,
this disposition of the sailing boats win
not be made. The vessels are waiting
theirturn to get cargoes for the Hawai-
ian islands.