Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-06-03

Is the cOmmOdious and handsome new
residence OF Nr. Samuel L. Rissler. ESQ.
president If the Jefferson County Court.
eligihly located. commanding a magnif-
cent view on the east 10 the vale Of the
lovely Shenandoah. An immense scope
OF country can be seen from this elevated
point, and it is one OF the most complete
and conveniently appointed residences
TO be found anywhere. Nearby is the
old homestead Of the RisSlcr family for
generations. now the home Of Mr. George
l.. Rissler. home noted for hospitality.
shannon IIilr' Is the beautiful home of
Mr. William Rouss. youngest brother of
the late G. 3. Rouss. of New York. The
cOmmodious brick mansion stand. on an
emincnce overlooking the shenandoah.
and. with It's velvety greensward slopinc
toward the river. is indeed beautiful
There is fine drive over crushed stone
for three-fourih- Of "a mile 90 20 the
main road. This road Is lined ON each
side with trees. afTordiur "a luxurisnt
shade The Shannon Park mansion
nearby was built by Che late g.. b. Rouss.
Lieut.. Milton Rouss has one of the lar--
est fruit farms In this section. composed
of The standard varieties of apples and
peaches. About five miles from Charles
Town. in The horseshoe bend Of tie river.
on the east side, Is th famous shannon
Dale Springs. uotca for ;hcir medicinal
qualities. In ante-belium DAYS thf, was
one Of the leading resorts OF the coun-
try. and many distinguished and promf-
nent personages. both OF American and
foreign birth, have been guests and
quailci " its 'hcaltb-giviur waters.
among them several of our first Presi-
dents, besides noted authors. eminent
divines. and those prominent in Jaw and
statesmanship. as well az leading society
people. The present owner and pro-
prietor. Mr.. Getzandaner proposes 60
make the accommodation and convent
ences I'M an lis appointment. up-to-date .
and modern. Az Kablctown are two
weli-equippcd stores oc of G.. ID. john .
son and Lloyd Walters. both popular .
and courteous youn- gentlemen. ioiu-
"a good business. There IS also the Avon .
flour mills, operated ny MI Noreland.
formerly OF Bcrryyiilc Avon Wood"
Is The fine farm Of Lieut. Milton Rous-.
with commodious brick mansion At
Nyerstown isthe commodious and hand
some residence. with modern convent
cnces of Nr. B. +. Lan-dou. Mr.. Lang
don Is one 90 the most progressive and
wide awake farmers In the community.
His fine farm Is In q good state OF Guilt
walton, yielding fine crops. Mr.. Lang
don is also 81 prominent dealer In stock.
and Is one OF the most prominent BUSH
ness men of the community. keeping
abreast OF the times i'm enterprise ana
progress. The fine farm of Mt GEORGE
Harris is nearby. under The management
OF his son. Nr G.. II. Harris.
Perhaps one 90 thc finest farms In
point OF fertility. as well as fine barns
and commodious and substantial lrick
residence. 90 be found. !, that of Mcssr-.
John and Benjamin Ware brothers OF .
Mr.. James w Ware. of Berryyiuel. .
recently purchased hy them from Ny.
Robert Graccy. of Pennsylvania. THIS
was formerly the home Of Mrs. Mary d. +
Norris Mr.. Graccy had recently erected .
"a splendid barn and made other im-
proyements. Mr. Ware win take pos
session next year.
Time and space forbids mentioning
all The fine farms and estates that are
contiguous 90 the Charles Town and .
habletown pike whose southern termi- .
nus is not far from the Clarke line. but
As we said I'm the beginning OF this
sketch, one could hardly find a more
delightful scope of country TO pass
through, dotted all over with beautiful
homes, handsomely improved Many
of the yards are filled with beautiful
and choice dowers. displaying refined
and cultured tastes. At Rippon. on the
Berryville pike. Is a large and well-hued
store successfully conducted bv Mr.. G. .
VI. Neist, who mas 81 large trade Mr.
Wcists handsome residence and beauti-
fully ornamented yard of sh-ubberv and
flowers. adjoining his large store build.
Ing, is much admired 10y travellers.
The handsome residence Of nr. How
ard Osborne. situated in grove of
grand old forest trees. with It's beautiful
flower grounds, is very attractive. Dr.
Osborne has s. large practice. and is aa
eminently successful physician. having
succeeded his father. the late DIR. Abner
Osborne. who had a large practice for 50
many years al this place The finely
appointed and productive farm of Dan
lei Hettieb0wer, ESQ., alioius the viii
lage. Mr. HeHebcwer Is one of The
Commissioners of the Jefferson County
Court. and is one OF its most efficient
members. looking 10 the interest and
welfare Of the county. a fine graded
road lead from the village three-fourths
Of mile 10 the y. ~ W. station. Here
MIR. Lewis VI. Long. Well known in
Clarke county, is the hustlin- and cner-
getic grain dealer being prominent
actor in business circles for wears M
iippon. Another prominent farmer
and well known citizen OF the vicinity
Is Mr.. William Wilt. who resides ON one
OF the noted estates OF ante-heUum
days. Mr.. Wilt has tine farm i'm the
southern end OF the county thar was
originally "a part OF "Woodlawn." the
fine farm of the late Henry Castleman
Npon which he has erected commodi
Gus residence and good farm buildings
His son. Mr. Ia Wilt resides tb,r. -.