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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
SITUATIONS WANTED.

SITUATIONS WANTED.
 IoACHMAN,< several hrst-class cooks, chambermaid and waitresses Youug Swedish girl as ladies' maid, understands massage treatment. Wanted general housa work girls, and positions for same MRS, SIhRNBERG, Employment Agency, 94 Church Street. 1419-5. a1S itp
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Patent Stove Brick Bake Best.

 FOR SALE-1 000 set Patent Stove Brick, every set warranted one year. Orders re- ceived 763 STATE STREET.
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51isce1Ia11rn1ts

R. R. MALLORY, AuCT1oNEER and Appraiser, 141 Orange Household sales speciality. jy8 tf I
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
BERRY'S.
Mr.. EDITOR

Mr.. EDITOR.
We have been reliably informed that the
recent bill passed by the General Assembly
has made it mandatory on the Board of
supervisors 10 call an election To determine
whether there shall or shall not he bridges
built over the Daughter of the stars. &c
Now, sir coming 10 a point of fact. the
asSesSable prOperty-real and personal-in
Clarke county, is 81, SOC, 900 Taking the
estimate of the bridge company of Ohio.
$4,000 will build both bridges. This will
cost the taxpayers 81, 80 annually, at 1 per
cent, and l believe we can get it at 81 per
cent. With a levy of 3 cents on SlOO. sutii-
cient revenue will be derived with which To
pay the same. Money for county bonds can
be had at 81 per cent, as, in these prosperous
times, capital Is seeking longtime invest
ments, and II Is an easy matter to refund
bonds at longer period than is even called
for IN the bill passed by the recent Lexis la
ture. What is the use of croaking over
roads? That is thing for the future. You
have not nor cannot have for two years. the
charter right from the Assembly: bur. sir
we now have the right to call an election to
build the bridges. Do not let the moss
backed croakers lead you from the path of
plain duty. You will find these same selfish
creatures on the last day, when the last
trump is sounded, standing on the corner
and pleading to put it of, rs it might cost
them few cents of filthy lucre for the.ben-
etlt Of some fellOw-creature There is in
every community these old fault-fnders.
those fellows who have not been one hun
dred miles from home and wbothink Clarke
county As large as the globe. Let them take
trip and see the wonderful progress the
world is making. Bridges are not a luxury.
they are necessity. l have only conversed
with three men in the county who oppose
bridges, and they are directly interested in
ferries and in business where they fear COM
petition if the bridges are built Now.
| friends. when these sleek. handsome per
sonageS appeal To you To defeat the wishes OF
| 1000 souls, analyze them, and YOU will find
II selfish motives that prompt them our
county is very lightly in debt, and the tax
derived from the source that caused the out
standing bonds to be issued, will soon pav
this of We appeal To your county pride "a
| build the bridge, rs we are a part and parcel
of the great and most fertile county in the
State. Tax Us double our tax-rate. if YOU
| give us the bridge, and the increase in our
taxation will pay the interest on the bonds
One hundred years ago the stage coach ROLLED!
down through Ashby's Gap. through a for.
est of virgin oaks, To ferry. Yes, Berrv's
Ferry The stage coach has died its death.
and, when the voters of Clarke have sat in
Judgment on the bridge question, the ferry
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
WHITE POST.

Messrs. Harfield and Arthur Conrad have
received their beautiful automobile. the first
TO be brought TO the county. The roads will
soon be in condition for them 10 take a spin.
Mr.. William G. Conrad proposes to con-
tribute 5000 TO assist in building good roads
in this district. This certainly is very
liberal on his part. Parties in a position To
know, say that by using the stone fence,
along the lines, roads can be piked at a cost
not TO exceed $500 per mile. If this be So.
the rest of those i'm the districts interested
in this matter should be willing 20 contribute
5000 additional. This would give us D
miles of good roads i'm this district.
In view Of the fact that the san Jose Scale
the most deadly enemy To the fruit growing
interest of the county, has made its appear
ance, and the further fact that it spread.
very rapidly, those who have orchard,
should loose no time In doing everythinl
possible TO eradicate this dread disease
Mr.. Conrad Kownslar, County Superinten
dent of public schools visited the publ,
school of Greenway district during the pas
week. Hemade very favorable impression
HAPPY JONI.
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BOWLES.

'Oak Grove, the hospitable home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. VI. Rust, was the scene of a
most delightful Easter dance ON the night
OF March p. Refreshments were served at
ii o'clock, after which the young people
continued 10 trip the light fantastic toe
till late hour. Those present were Misses
Nettie. Nina, and Ida Lee Haynie. Lou Mar
shall, Bessie Morgan. Wihemina Gibson.
Mamie and Sadie Rust. and Mrs. Holden of
Rhode Island, and Messrs. Charles HaDnie.
William Burch, Charles Jones. William
Morgan, Lewis and LeHew Mckay. Charles.
Ashby, and Frank Rust, and Samuel
Simpson
"Hopewell' school. taught by Miss Beulah
Bolden, has closed for this session.
Mr.. William Morgan left last Tuesday for
Uniontown, Pa, where he expects 10 obtain
employment. His genial self Is much missed
among his friends in this place.
Mr.. Francis F. Burch has returned To
school in Philadelphia
Miss Bessie Morgan spent part of Easter
with Miss Lou Marshall. of Warren county.
SHENANpoAH.
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MIR PRICE REPLIES.
Continued from Editorial Page


cent am crediblv informed that the
bridge at Brunswick, across the Potomac
cost either $4,000 OF S95.oo0. built seven or
eight years ago, piers and abutments of old
bridge already there. | ann satisfied in my
own mind that when all the facts and data
are collected, il "a safe bridge Is 70 be built
one that viii not go down in the river
$4,000 Will noJ build one OF them. When
ever people can ford the river they will do
So, bridge or no bridge; they prefer it in
warm weather. 1t has been suggested that
an electric line would be built df We had the
BRIDGE from Winchester 70 Bluemont.
Well. they don't expect Clarke county 10
build bridge for them, hope. This whole
business is "a cheeky affair and don't think
the people are going TO tax themselves for
any such purpose.
/ do not like to be discourteous, and,
therefore, feel that To neglect some notice
of Tommy Scratcher" would be considered
IN that light. He made such beautiful
argument IN favor of good roads that l do
not ike 10 disturb it. l was sorry 20 hear
that they were So near the jumping OF
place ON account of the scarcity Of provis-
ions, flour. meal, etc, because of the deep
mud ana trees across the roads; but If they
could have had bridge all of this would
have been avoided they could have put sails
on their wagons ana scOoted through the
mud and over the trees right into the bridges
Nouldn that have been nice? Again Mr..
"Scratcher throws up both hands and saws
IL You are going 20 pike the roads over there
don tax us for il, and I agree with him
about that but his generosity expands
wonderfully when IL comes To taxing the
people over here to build a bridge So they
can pet TO the mill Has the ferry STONED
or gone out Of business? 80 many of vour
people jumped down ON me that Ihavetaken
up much of your space in trying to be polite
and take notice of all of them, to the neglect
OF the more important question of public
roads. Before | conclude ] wish TO say q
word ortVo on this question and want 10
do 10 as briefly as possible I suggested in
my former communication that that the
county could borrow $4,000 or 500 .O,O
The interest ou this AT 1 per cent would be
$1,000 or $1,000 respectively We have tax
able property in the county of $4,000
a tax of l5 cents ou 500 would produce.
$500, nearly enough 20 pay the interest on
100000 understand some of the districts
are paying this amount now. How much
better 1t would bc 90 spend this money in
paying interest on bonds that would give
us good roads. than throwing it away annu-
/ ally ON mud roads. If we did not see tit ~
/ do So We could rum these bonds p or 30
/ years without providing sinking fund for
+ their redemption, and in that time the county
/ would likely be in 4 position To make pro
/ visions for their redemption and they might
| be refunded at a lower rate of interest.
Respectively.
JOsEPH Pace
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09

VIII close It's existence and the monument
erected of iron will stand 70 mark its last
resting place. Now. is it any more than fair
for ms 10 demand the bridges The ferry
commences at sunrise (sometimes) in the
morning, and closes at sunset It is optional
with the generous and pleasant ferrymen as
TO whether they Will take You over after
that hour OF not. Had we a bridge. we
could drive over at any time. We have few.
If any. missionaries. and we cannot attend
church nor visit friends on account Of the
high protective tariff building up the
monopoly Of ferries. Last year we tried 10
have daily mail from Wildwood TO Berry's.
The United States Postoffice Department
granted MS our wish. But when the con-
tractor made his bid il was declared exces-
sive, and this was made SO on account of
the high tariff put ON for ferriage. Now.
sirs. must we. who live within 81 miles of
the City of Magnificent Distances" be shut
off from our National as well as our County
tapitoE / shall not discuss the roads now.
as roads have no legal aspect I'm the PROPOSE
ton now confronting the people of this
county. What was Berryville before your
Water-work~ SYSTEM There were many
cases of typhoid. Now possibly and proba-
bly none. as You came 90 the majestic Blue
Ridge and tapped one of her sparkling. life
giving springs. You see what benefit the
mountain Is to you. am sure. if these
bridges are built. we have immense wealth
both visible and invisible under the noun
tains With our blue grass and fine water
wye cam furnish the material on which To
feed you. and cam Craze your cattle and pro-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
DIR. Allan w. DOrtCh.

1t will be learned with much pleasure
by his old friends in Berryville of the
success DR.. Allan w. Dortch has made
in his new home, Arkansas City, Ark
whittier he went three years ago. Dr.
Dortch now stands at the head of the
medical profession in Arkansas City.
His office is the best equipped in South
ern Arkansas, having in it an X-ray and
cooking apparatus, which have attracted
to his doors many patients, not only
from Arkansas, but from distant States.
A neighbor ran in with bottle of Cham
berlainS Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy when my son was suffering with severe
cramps and was given up as beyond hope by
my regular physician, who stands high in
his profession. After administering three
doses of it, my son regained consciousness
and recovered entirely within twenty. four
hours, says Mrs. Mary Haller, of Mt.
Crawford, Va. This Remedy is for sale by
J. {. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
\ Village improvements Association

The executive committee of the Y. /.
A., at their meeting on April 1, elected
Mr.. ;. F. Baughman, jr., secretary. vice
John II. Crown, resigned.
The executive committee elected To
meet ON the second Friday in each month
at the office of DR.. G.. II. Oliver. At 20
O'CLOCK The first meeting will be held
ON Friday, April IL, when it's requested
that all should be present or send notice
to the secretary stating the reason for
their absence
Al the meeting Of all the committees.
held al Nh Warde's home on April 4. +,
was decided TO meet in front of the
Courthouse on Thursday. April 10. al
3.3O O'Clock, for the purpose of cleaning
mp the town. All citizens are invited
To assist; especially members of the Y.
/. a. Also all the girls and bows will be
welcomed. 1t is recommended to bring
sacks, rakes, brooms, push or ex-
press wagons. 1t is quite possible that
the crowd may be photographed. So. il
You want TO be in it, Ice ON hand
promptly.
Ii Is the intention of the V. /. \. tC
get its affairs into good shape for TN,
coming season as quickly as possible.
HERBERT WARDE Pres.
:. +. BAUGHMAN, JR., Sec Treas.
lOHN b. NELL, Vice Pres.
G.. IL OLIVER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
Death of r. Winter Royston.

Winter ROys;on, aged 35 years, son OF
the late Peter Kemp Royston, died on
Sunday last at his home near Briggs,
after suffering a severe attack of appen-
dicitis. He is survived BY widow and
two children and large connection in
this county. The deceased was a young
and progressive farmer, who had, by his
integrity and industry. established a
comfortable home for himself and family.
and woh the esteem OF his community.
The best medical skill was invoked 10
save him from the clutches of the Grim
Reaper, but a Kind Providence had
ordained otherwise. His funeral took
place to-day. April Q, and interment
was made in Green Hill Cemetery.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
Mr.. Melville to Remain.

Bishop Galloway, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, has announced
his appointments for the Winchester
District Berryyille will retain the SER
vices of Rev. w. Melville, and, from
conversation with many members of his
pastorate, we learn that his congrega-
ton is happy at his retention here, where
he has been power for good. The APP
pointments for the district, are as fol-
lows,
II. p. Hamill, Presiding Elder.
Winchester-Charles ID. Bulla
Frederick-N. n. Hall.
Stephens City-H. 4. Brown
Middletown-A. NJ Cackley.
Strasburg-R. NJ. Wheeler.
Woodstock. Ill. Wells.
Woodstock Mission. H. Haley.
Edenburg-J l.. Henderson,
Front Royal and Riverton-W. F.
Locke,
Warren--L. Fox.
Linden-L. Butt
Page-H A. Wilson
White Post-D. /. Reid, c. +. McClin.
tic.
Berryville-W Melville
Brucetown-D. F. Eutsler and one to
supplied by c. Maddox.
Martinsburg-C. ID. Harris.
Berkeley-T. j. Miller.
Charles TOWN.. f. Ball
Jeiferson-F. \. Strother
Shepherdstown-J. G. Thrasher.
Bakerton and Halltown-G. X. Hey
drick.
Professor Vanderbilt UniSsrsity-J
A. Kern.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
WHIT.

Mrs. George Craig, of Loudoun county. is
visiting her mother, Mrs. T Chamberlin
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Funkhouser attended
the seventy-tifth birthday anniversary of
Mr.. FunkhOuser's grandfather, Mr.. Joseph
Funkhouser, in Winchester, last Wednes-
day. -Four generations were present to
celebrate the happy event.
Miss Valley Dellinger, who has been spend
ing several weeks with her brother, has
returned home
Miss Anna Richard, after spending a week
at Charlottesville, returned home Friday.
Mrs. Minnie Dellinger is recovering from
severe attack of rheumatism.
Mr.. James Perry, who has been i'll, is con
valescing
TRINV
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
REV. CHARLES SCANLON
Nominated for Governor of Min
nesOta by the PrOhibitiOnists.

The following brief dispatch appeared
in the newspapers of last Wednesday:
MINI. PROHIBITIoN CONVENTION
Minneapolis, Mimi, March 26.-The
State Prohibition Convention today
nominated Rev Charles Scanlon. of
Minneapolis, for Governor"
The distinguished young prohibition
minister who was selected as the stand
ard-bearer of the Prohibition Party in
the great State of Minnesota is brother
of Rev. ID. Ii. Scanlon, of Berryville.
Two years ago he was prominent
figure in the Prohibition State Conven-
tion, and last Tuesday was honored with
the nomination of that party for
Governor.
The party polls a large vote in the
State and the honor, coming to so young
aman, is high one, and is a fitting
ribute to his character and ability.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
WADESVILLE.

A carload of ties was shipped to Swimley's
one day last week
Mr.. Alfred Wright has moved from this
place To Welltown.
Lambs will be loaded at this place for the
season. AS Mr.. Pidgeon has completed his
cattle pens.
y very enjoyable time was spent at the
commencement of school No. ), which was
taught 10y Miss Ole Caruthers the past term.
PUNCH.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
A VALUABLE MEDICINE
For Coughs and Colds in Childre

Il have not the slightest heSitancy in
recommending Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy To all who are suffering from coughs or
colds, ~ says Chas NJ. Cramer, Esq, well
known watch maker, of Colombo, Ceylon.
1T has been some two years since the City
DiSpensary first called my attention to this
valuable medicine and | have repeatedly
used 1t and it has always been beneficial. 1t
has cured me quickly of all chest colds 1t
Is especially effective for children and seldom
takes more than one bottle TO cure them of
hoarseness. have persuaded many to try
this valuable medicine. and they are al. as
well pleased as myself over the results
For sale by J. c. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
A Doctors Bad PlIpht

Two years ago, asa result of a severe cold.
l lost my voice writes DR.. VI. l.. scar
brough, of Hebron, Ohio, then began an
obstinate cough. Every remedy known 10
me as practicing physician for 80 years.
failed, and daily grew worse. Being urged
to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds I found quick
relief. and for the last ten days have felt
better than for two years" Positively guar
anteed for Throat and Lung troubles by G..
BleucoWp
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
CRUM'S.

1t has been said that a broom stick is a
woman's weapon, and it proved SO one day
last week when Mrs. Ed. Patterson saw a
hawk after chicken. She grasped broom
and ran out, and, after much battle, killed
the bird, which measured four feet from tin
to tip.
Mr.. Kim Byrne and family returned to
our neighborhood last week. Mr.. Byrne
lived near us for years. and we welcome his
return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henning. of Winchester,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Forster.
Mrs. Vance Pierce spent Easter with
friends in ShepherdStown, w. Va.
Master Clyde Hardesty, of Vaudeville, is
visiting his father at Crum's
NIRGISIA DARE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09

There will be meeting held at the
Courthouse on Saturday next. April 12.
1902. at o'clock, for the purpose OF
organizing a Fruit Growers Association,
the object of which will be TO promote
the growth and sale of fruit in the
county. All parties interested are
requested TO attend
JSo. X. CAsrLEMAN.
s. :. Thomas.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
A Nearly Fatal Runaway

Started horrible ulcer ON the leg of J. b.
Orner, Franklyn Grove, H.. which defied
doctors and all remedies for four years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him
Just rs good for Boils Burns, Bruises, Cuts.
Corns, ScaldS, Skin EruptionS ahd Piles.
25c at G, Blencowe's drug store
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09

ASHBY GAP.

Everyone in this and adjoining counties
seem to favor the bridges, except those
interested in ferries
Mr. II. II. TrusSell visited the bedside of
Mr.. Winter Royston
MeSSrS Tread Gibson and John Brown
paid a flying visit 10 Front Royal this week.
Thomas Lee sold one Of his large farm
horses 10 Fauquier farmer for SI2O
FIDDLE SICKS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
Good for Rheumatism.

Last fall was taken with very severe
attack of muscular rheumatism which
caused me great pain and annoyance. After
trying several prescriptions and rheumatic
cures, decided To use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which had seen advertised in the
South Jerseyman. After two applications of
this Remedy was much better, and after
using one bottle, was completely cured
SALLIE HARRIS, Salem, N. J. For sale bv
!. G. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
Neglect Means Danger.

Don't neglect biliousness and constipation.
Your health will suffer permanently if YOU
do De Wits Little Early Risers cure such
eases. NJ. b. smith, Butternut, Mich. SAYS
DE Wits Little Early Risers are the most
satisfactory pills ever took Never grippe
or cause nausea. J. {. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09

To make good walk dig out the earth 4
few inches deep and fill in layer of fine
clinkers. and over this spread coal ashes and
roll down, if you have roller If not.
make the surface as sm Doth and compact as
possible 10y other means. and the weather
will DO the rest. These walks are hard.
clean, durable, and witbal cheap.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
Stops the Cough
and Works on the Cold.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold
in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price % cents.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-04-09
WILDWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD.

The Blue Ridge Country Club was the
scene of beautiful Easter herman on Mon
day night. given by Miss Hen-ietta Welton.
when the new ballroom was opened for the
first time, brilliantly illuminated. the floor
IN Tine condition, and the band from Charles
Town discOursing sweet music to the fair
dancers. The debutantes were very pretty
in pink, blue and white creations, adorned
with lovely flowers (the offerings of theis.
various swains). They were led through
the intricate mazes of the german by Mr..
Archy Randolph with Miss Weton. and
some of those who followed them through
the graceful figures were Mr.. Oscar Ran
dolPh with Miss Susan Page. Mr.. Lewis
Meade with Miss Dorabell Burwel. Mr.
Todd with Miss Mamie Nelson. Mr.. Sandy
Moore with Miss Rosa Voolfolk, Mr.. George
Page with Miss ADELAIDE Nelson, Mr.. Ian
don with Miss Dorothy Henry, Mr. Wool
folk with Miss Ca:harine Brown, Mr.. Arthur
Conrad with Miss Anna Meade, Mr.. f.
Meade with Miss Mary Meade, Mr.. Norman
Nelson with Miss Henry Mrs. Mullikin
and Mrs. Butler exchanged life partners for
the dance. a beautiful supper was served
at midnight, after which the jewellers re-
turned to the german until 1.-THE wee sma'
hours The favOrs were pretty and UNIQUE
and were distributed to the claimants by
Mrs. George Burwell, who presided at the
table with stately grace.
We had a beautiful Easter Sunday. which
we enjoyed. after the prolonged winter.
Among those who came home for the hol-
idays were Miss ADELAIDE Nelson and Nj
Nvrman Nelson, Mr.. Archy c. Randolph
and his cousin, Oscar DeWOolf Randolph. of
Chicago from the t. II. :.
Miss Mary Page has returned from Rich
mond and Pine Hurst where she passed a
most delightful winter
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards, of St Louis, the
new owners of Garter Hall" visited the
premises and planned many Improvements
mn the way of "A conservatory, water-wOrks
etc. and ii j. believed that they will make
very agreeable addition 10 the neighbor-
hood.
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TO CURE \ COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quiuiuc Tablets. All
druggists refund the money ii fails TO cure.
j.. w. Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

NOTlCE.-Letters from correspondents
should reach this csfice not later than Satur-
DAY night, To insure publication the next
week. Always sign full name 10 letters.
not necessarily for publication, but that we
may know the writer