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The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

gravely inspecting cranberry jelly set
out in the snow to harden, and then
coaxing Mrs. johnson to let her take
some old-fashoned china off the mantel
to deck the feast. 1t wasn't a course
dinner in the end, but Johnson, eat
ing it with the slowness of one who
wants to make good thing last as
long as possible, was filled with Wis
ions of his boyhood's home and a moth
er who could have concocted a Thanks
giving in the heart of a desert.
Jack Carleton, toying with a three
pronged iron fork, decided that there
were worse faults than a failure to
rise instantly to a situation, and that
woman who could make the best of
things was worth ten who could rec
ognize a, gentleman beneath the eccen-
trio makeup of tweeds and dancing
pumps.
And that was why. when the en-
gagement was announced, that Jack
Carleton maintained he owed his hap
piness to the twenty-four hours which
the n. Y. C. Railway had allowed
them for Thanksgiving dinner at
Bradford Junction.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

One of the most savage of small
beasts is the "Tasmanian devil" a mar
supial animal with a vil1ainous temper
At the London geological garden in
Regents Park "deviP' escaped and
in two nights killed fifty-four chickens,
six geese, an albatross and a cat. Re-
captured, it was placed in a cage of
stout iron bars, but these it twisted up
with it's powerful teeth and escaped
again. The crushing power of ITS teeth
is enormous. At one time 1t wrought
great havoc among lambs and it was
for this reason that the Tasmanian set
tiers waged a war of determination
against the devil"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

road les, il shall be his duty to assess a
tax Of 30 cents per acre on said land and
have the road macadamized as soon as
possible. The county could borrow the
amount OF money needed at per cent
and IL would not need 10 raise the road
tax above the 10 cents on the 800 that
we now pay. If we were 10 build 100
miles Of road the county would have to
borrow S3s 400, which at per cent in
ierest would cost the county each wear
l,536. don't think there is a land owner
lwho does not border on the pike in
Clarke county who would object 20 paw
ing 80 cents per acre 10 have good roads
My friends seem 10 think that the toll
roads we now have. are an injustice to
the people. am quite certain If toe
county would take the Winchester and
Berrys Ferry turnpike, and guarantee to
keep IL in good condition the stock
owners would surrender their stock
without cost 10 the county. Every cent
that il collected as toll i expended on
the road, and never has the stool, paid
one cent in dividends. Let Us all ioin
hands and work for good roads aud no
toll.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
Historical Poem.

Mrs. William A. Young. of
Berryville, has in her possession a
very interesting document in the
shape of piece of poetry.
The poem was written 10y Aron
ID. SteverS, one of John Browns
men. while he was confined in the
Jail ut Charles Town awaiting exc
cution.
The paper is yellow with age,
and shows the effects of much
handling.
The writing is in good hand,
and is very clear, showing that
Stevens was man of more than
ordinary intelligence.
We publish the poem verbatim:
BURY ME- IN 4 FREE LAND.
Make me a grave where'er you will.
In lowly plain or a lofty hill;
Make it among earth's hnmblest graves
But not in a land where there are slaves.
could not rest if around my grave
| heard the step of trembling slave;
His shadow above my silent tomb
Would make it place of fearful gloom.
could not rest if | heard the tread
OF coffie gang to the shambles led:
And the mothers shrek Of wild despair
Rise like curse in the trembling air.
could not rest if saw the lash
Drinking her blood at each fearful cash;
And babes torn from their mothers
breast
Like trembling doves from their parent
nest.
could not rest if heard the bay
OF a bloodhound seizing his human prey;
And the captive how he pleads in vain
As he bound afresh his CALLING chain.
If saw young girls from their mothers
arms
Battered and sold for their virgin
charms;
My eye would flash with mournful
flame,
And death-pale check grow red with
shame.
could sleep, dear friends, where broken
night
Can rob no man of his dearest right;
My rest shall be calm in any grave
Where none can call his brother slave
| ask no monument proud and high
To arrest the gaze of the passers-by;
All that my yeaTning spirit Graves
Is bury me not in a land of slaves.
Composed by Aron ID. Stevens.
Charles Town Jail, February =. 1879
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
ASLEEP IN JESUS

After many months OF painful and
patient suffering Benjamin r. Russell
fell asleep In Jesus on Saturday evening.
March y. 1903 aged 26 years
He came TO Mrs. Elizabeth Dewar's.
Wildwood, ON December ,. his physician
having advised him 20 leave his home
Alexandria.
Death was due Cd consumption of the
lungs He was an earnest christian.
loved and respected by all who knew
him. Was native of Clarke. but had
resided i'm Alexandria for several wears.
No one ever heard him murmer or
complain during his lon5 illness. and
had smile and kind word for every one
and said 40 one would rather get Well
than 1, but the Lords Will NOT mine. be
done"
lie was member of tile VI r. Church.
South. SO Alexandria.
lie had kind ana LOVING disposition.
always thinking OF others rather than
himself
lie leaves many sorrowing loved ones.
Intermeut was at the old Chapel ceme-
terry. Rev Mr. Scanl0n. of Berrvvine.
preached his funeral his last requests
20 those dear to him were don't weep
for me, and no lowers, please"
n FRIEND
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
WILDWOOD.

DENE CoUMER;-l agree with ~. w.
b. as TO the bad condition OF our county
roads Never has il been brought 50
torcioly 60 me, as this winter. Up 60
February | have always lived on She
turnpike. How would IL suit our people
If We could SEES law passed for the
county 20 pay one half and the land
owners one half of the cost Of macad-
smiling our public roads, Let The land
owners for one mile on each side Of the
road TO be macadamixed he taxed 80 cents
per acre. This would give 1880 acres TO
be taxed for each mile OF road built. or
S;SS& Now If the county gives the same
we would have sos per mile 10 build
our roads with. Let il be the law that
when petition signed by two-thirds of
the land owners who have land on the
road to be brilt present the same to the
supervisor Of the district wherein the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
HURT L0UFHAN

CHNELorrK>'tiIE, VA, April 3. 1903.
Many az the younger generation at
RcrryNille may remember Henry +.
Louthan who, some years ago. was "A
pupil AZ the Berryvine High school when
under the management of VI. W. Jones.
Esq, as principal thereof. On the 25th
ultimo he was married.pby Rev. DR.
Nhitsitt, of Richmond College, to Miss
Elizabeth Rowland Hurt, of Caroline
Henry when a student at Richmond
College, while one of the editors of the
College Magazine, wrote an article indi-
eating his purpose to continue in the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
FROM THE PEOPLE
Letters to the Courier From
Many Writers.
DEATHS, FUNERALS, AND WEDDINGS
Feared That Cold Snap VIII Seriously Inlure
the Fruit Crop.
DEATHS, FUNERALS, AND WEDDINGS
CRUMS.

Last Wednesday night a neighbours
dog wounded twelve lambs Of Mr. VIII
Carriers Thursday morning about ten
o'clock the dog returned and attacked
the flock. Mr. Carter then shot the bold
fellow
Mr. Henry Pope, OF winches,er.visited
his father near here on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fishpaw at
tended Mr. sam Baldwin's ON Saturday.
near Rest.
Rev. Eui-ler has been returned to
Crum's Chapel.
Miss Leiiic Grimes and Mr.. George
Roland were married last Thursday in
Winchester
Mr.. Vance Pierce recently set out an
apple orchard
The Ladies Aid Society was enter
tanned "Wednesday by Miss Helen Har-
desty. They reorcanized and decided TO
begin work The first Of May.
Lucy Washington. am Ola colored
woman from Mr.. Kim Byrue's tenant
house. was buried in Brucctowu on
Thursday.
VIRGINIA DARE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

A. il appears Happy John" has gone
into retirement. / shall cndcavor though
In feeble manner. Go supply his place
10y givinE few items from "Grcenwav. '
our people. like those OF the rest of
The country. have for some time been
much worked arp upon the public road
question. Whether the interest mani-
Tested viii dry up with ,hc mud. CAN'T
say Certain ID is, for weeks past they
have been in q state OF mind favorable
10 the adoption OF any plan best calcu-
lated 90 give Us good roaGs-such AS
can Doe depended upon in winter or SUM
mcr, sunshine or rain such roads can
only De had by constructing them of
crushed rock. any amount Of Tie rou.h
material being 80 hand Il Is hardly
necessary 90 argue This question as 10
The advantage of such roads over the
present ones I would only point 10
farmers situated upon macadamized
roads and th,n % those on mud high
ways. Ii does seem 80 me If there Is any
object for which people would be willing
10 increase taxation and for which they
could afford to have them increased
surely this is the one Bridges may De
well enough. but they don't bv any
means fll the want i'm this quarter of the
county. doubt Mr. Editor. that YOU
could do better work in Your valuable
paper than 10y pressing this matter.
The wheat crop Is looking very
promising with Us. Grass also much
al, anced, Many contracts have been
made for lambs and wool bv energetic
buyers. the MeSSr>. Sewers and John Lee
Lambs have been sold from four dollars
TO four and half per head or six and a
half TO seven and a quarter cents per
pound. depending upon date of delivery.
Wool at twenty 10 twen,y-o7e cents per
pound
The vacancy in the pulpit Of the Epis-
copal Church at this place has not vet
been filled, but ,he Rev. Mr. Speed. for
merly Of Luray, has been called and is
considering the matter.
Fruit raisers are making preparations
tHr spraying their trees in order 10 pro
tect them from insect enemies. NJ.
Reardon, who has one of The largest and
most productive orchards. has already a
suitable apparatus for thew work.
OCCASIONAL.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
No. 8.

state of bachelorhood. but. Of course be
did not then comprehend the power Of
woman : influence. lie at last learned
to say:
The bright black eve, the laughing
blue,
can not choose betwixt the two:
But that Is dearest all the while
That wears for me the sweetest
smile "
Like all sensible men, he acted wisely
in throwing to the winds theories that
were against the divine injunction that
1t IL not well for men TO live alone.
Henry is pastor Of the Baptist Church
at Williamsburg Va. The wife that God
has given him will prove an inestimable
auxiliary in the cultivation Of all spirit
ual graces.
Don his brother. acted a. best man.
lie is graduate Of Richmond COLLEGE
and Of the southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, at Louisville. Ky. and is in
his thru year at a medical college pre-
pairing 10 DE a medical missionary.
We feel a particular interest I'm the
two boys and as we knew they would
be present at the marriage. Mrs. Iouthan
and I took advantage Of the opportunity
to meet them. Henry never looked
better and certainly never appeared
happier. lie is a fine fellow. IF I 10 saw
IL myself To is not improper 90 saw.
right here, thatI trust the bencdiction
of Heaven may rest upon both of the
boys. Henry has certainly made start
in the right dir, c'ion and Don will
doubtless. lin the course Of human events
when it becomes necessary" follow his
brother example
The people Of Caroline and its neigh
Dor, King William. are amongst the
most refined and cultivated in the old
Dominion
However. 10 not mean by this refer
ence 20 90 back on Clarke. The longer
live and the more people I see, the
more am I confirmed iu the assurance
that however blessed other sections of
our dear old State may De, there Is no
section between the mountains and the
sea that rej0iccs IN more brave men.
more lovely women. more beautiful land
scspes more inyigorating air. more in
spring mountain scenery than dear little
Clarke May God bless hex and all her
people
The only missing link, In making the
LOuthan family reunion perfect. was the
absence Of Nary In the Alirondack-.
where she is recuperat.n- her health
after much earnest and successful work
in the school room. believe that God
is blessing the means that are employed
90 bring back the fresh and full currents
OF life.
CARTER N. L0UruAN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
MT. AIRY.

April has so far treated Us with strong
southeast winds, after such splendid
weather in March. We are glad TO hear
that peach trees planted on the mountain
all lived through the winter. though had
90 be cut So closely on account Of the
ravage Of the locust that there viii be
little or no crop of this splendid fruit
this year around here.
Mrs lIarrie, Turner. of Washington.
was at the Top on Friday, and said she
would reside there in a few days for the
coming season.
our thermometer today registers forty
degrees below yerterdays Friday 81
weather, making a considerable change
az the Top.
Mr. and Mrs. a Hall. Of Round Hill.
visited Mrs. Halls parents on sunday at
Pine Grove.
Mrs. Luther Bell, of Berryville, visited
her parents near the Top on sunday last.
Mrs. John Marsh has returned to her
home. after treatment at the hospital in
w Washington tor blood poisoning. much
improved, and we very much hope on
the roaj 10 being soon strong and we'll
again
Mrs. Catherine Bell. Mrs. March's
mother viii continue with her until size
is entirely we'll
Nh George Chapel. who two weeks
ago went TO a Washington hospital for
treatment. writes rs that he has been
operated on very successfully ana hopes
10 be able to return 70 his home near
Morgan Mil al early day.
NJ. Charles Thompson. of Fairfax
county j. visiting his relatives near the
Top.
Mr.. and Mrs Steve Reed were made
quite sick few days ago by eating sau-
sage from last tal buichering.
Oar fish market still keeps up as they
retail 40 fifteen cents per dozen.
TOM SCRATCHER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
J. ( Avis Warrants Every Bottle.

lftroubleJ with Rheumatism give
Chamberlain'~ Pain Bam "a trial
II will not cost you a cent it, it does
no good One application will
relieve the pain. Ii also cures
~prain~ and bruises i'm onc-third
the time required by amy other
treatment. Cuts. burns, FROST
bites. quin-ey, pains I'm the side
and chest, glandular and other
~wclling~ are quickly cured by
applying it. Every bottle warran-
ted. Price IS and Sd cents. DIR.
y. {. Avis, Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
LAKE VIEW

lt seems as though winter is loathe to
leave Us, as we have again, after spell
of warm weather. a touch of his lev
blasts
Mrs. Mary f. Jackson, widow of the
late FentOn Jackson, died Al her home.
silent MIL" last Saturday afternoon.
Funeral service, conducted by Jonah
Reese, were held at her late residence ON
Monday. Interment was made 81 Hope
well
Miss Lizzie Clevenger has returned 10
her home at Briggs. near old stone
Chapel. after visiting relatives in this
neighborhood and Winchester.
Mr. John Wright and family attended
the funeral of his brother-in-law. Mr..
Samuel Baldwin. who died At his home
near Rest last Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Childs, of summit Point.
Is visiting her son Harry. near stephen
son.
Mr.. and Mrs b L. Bya,s. of Rippon
visited friends in this neighborhood last
week.
The people of this neighborhood are
glad that Rev. ID. Frank Eutsler has been
returned 10 Brucetown circuit for
another year.
Rev. Carroll Maddox. who was Junior
preacher on this circuit last wear. was
sent 90 Lingamoor circuit this wear.
HIS friends are sorry 10 see him go
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

this correspondence some time ago
when it was stated that j. Pierpont
Morgan had called on the President
and informed him that Wall Street
could not hold out longer than the
fall and that there must be some
legislation in its interest, presum-
ably the Aldrich bill or there would
be a smash-up and possibly a panic.
Wall Street continuesto dictate the
the policy of this administration.
Unless all signs fall, they may
as well start in on their financial
bill when the session meets, because
they are not going to get through
the concurrent resolution of the
House endorsing the Cuban treaty
by December 81, except it carry
with it the elimination of the differ
entail on refined sugar. The Dem
ocrats have made up their minds
to fight for that in the interests of
the people. There are about forty
five Republicans from the beet
sugar states, and if the Democrats
can round up about twenty kick
ers who will send the Senate the
Cuban reciprocity proposition for
the second time with knife under
the rib of the Sugar trust. That
Will kill it, for those trust-owned
Senators dare not pass thing that
will take about SIS, 100000 a year
out of the pockets of one of their
bosses. If the House Democrats
do not succeed in getting the diff
ferential off, then the Senate Dem
ocratS will talk on the tariff ques-
ton until the end of the extra and
regular sessions. Mark the pre-
diction.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
SWIMLEY.

Mrs T.. Y. IIout paid Mr.. and Mrs. VI.
VI. Swimley visit a short time ago.
Rev ID. IT. Scanlon preached grand
sermon last sunday afternoon with "A
& Oh congregation
Mr.. VIM Macatee was in the neirhbor-
hood last Sunday evening
The plums and peaches are nearly
Destroyed by the severe weather.
Mr.. Jacob Swimley, of Ridgeway.
was in the neighborhood last Saturday.
Mr.. Joe Csrter returned home last
Saturday, after helping Mr.. Olin Grant
20 move below Nartinsburg.
STRANGER
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
An Aggrayating Cough Cured.

\ customer of ours who had been
suffering from a severe cough for
six months, bought two bottles of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
from us and was entirely cured by
one and a half bottles of it. 1t
gives perfect satisfaction with our
trade. IAYNES-PARKER < Co.,
Lineville, Ala. For sale by DR.. j.
{. Avis. Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
A Thoughtful Map.

NJ. Nj. Austin of Winchester, Ind.
knew what to do in an hour of need
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DIR. Kings New Life Pills and she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 25c, at G. Blencowe's Drug Store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville Postoflice unclaimed for
the week ending April /; "
Burnice Sipe
Persons calling for the above
letters will please say they are
advertised.
ALEX MCCORMICK. p. NJ.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
Important 10 Veterans.

The }. +. Is. Stuart Camp will
assemble in uniform In their Hall
ON Monday. April l3. at , p. IN.
for inspection by the Grand Com
mandcr, General jaime, Magill.
and X. ID. FunkhouScr, Inspector
General \ full attendance is cx-
pected. BY order of
X. PowEL PACE,
W. /. MILToN, Commander.
Adiuhnt.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08

For liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better in creation
Than Little Early RiSerS, the famous
little pills
They always effect cure and save doc
tor bills
Little Early Risers are different from
all other pills, They do not weaken the
system, but act as tonic to the tissues
by arousing the Secretions and restoring
The liver to the full performance of it's
functions naturally. j. c. Avis.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SICK ROOM REQUISITES AND
COMFORTS.

We carry a complete line of sick
room supplies Experience and inge-
nuity have suggested many an appli-
apce that increases the comfort of the
invalid and lessons the burdens of the
attendants. In many cases more than
comfort is involved; sometimes recov-
cry may hinge on the help that some
scientific appliance will give. Ice
Bags, Medicine proppers, Bed Pans,
Fever Thermometers, Sick Feeders,
Syringes, Hot Water Bags, Air Cush-
ions, Sterilizers, Atomizers, Disinfec-
tants, Deodorants, busting Powders,
Medicine Glasses, Hypodermic Syr-
inges, etc In any of these things you
want the high quality you are sure
of here; and you will appreciate the
fair prices also.
KNIGHTS PHARMACY,
Oglethorpe Ave. and Drayton st.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE THE
MOST
Tickets to win that $3.50 Automobile
Get the lucky ticket at the New York
Overs and Cleaners, Whitaker and
state streets. Your surely get the
best work, and it don't cost any more
than any other place will charge. 80
years dyeing and cleaning, IL years at
the old stand.
NEW YORK DYE WORKS.
Roth phones 943
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-24

A. L. Desbouillons, the reliable Jew
eler, is showing a fine line of watches.
clocks and jewelry ware. Get prices on
rings, pins and charms. 43 Bull street.
Have you seen those white jap silk
waists at 50 so at Garfunkel & Sons
They are worth 81.
The Georgia Steam Laundry are
worthy of the large patronage which
they are daily receiving. You are for
tunate to have your clothes laundried
Free Automobile-With every So
cent purchase at my store you get a
ticket to the $3.50 automobile Bear this
in mind. James ]. Joyce. Phones 1O7.
Metzger & Brunson still have some
of the pretty madras for shirt waists
that the ladies like so well: also plenty
of lace stripe and plain lawns, and
swisses for the coming warm weather.
See them ana buy them.
Attend the Richmond Business Col
lege. They fit and prepare you for
the every day duties of life, making
your success sure and certain. Act at
once.
Modern flats for rent Thirty-sixth
and Habersham. Apply c. F. Fulton.
Frank Werm. jewelry store, ia Bull
street Is showing a beautiful line OF
ladies watches and chains at popular
prices. Save money by buying al
When you want a first-class trunk
that's made by hrst-class trunk.
maker, call on Chatham Trunk Fac
tory, Broughton, corner Abercorn.
Chas. A. Cox. the practical tin-piate
and sheet iron worker: tin. slate. tar
gravel and tile roofing. best work
lowest prices. i42 Barnard street
1000 dozen fruit jars. pints. quarts
and half gallons, az very low price
We give tickets for the automobile
Savannah crockery Company, 30s
BronRhton, west.
NetzBer q brunfon have on hand a
large stock u gents furnishings Cor.
lies Coon collars. l2i4ci other brands
"a SOC Monarch neEllgee shirts. 81
fhf best made shirts on the market
Cor the money Underwear. ties and
hnlf hose an rev goods AZ los prizes
TIE 1eaness Miller shoes fof ladies'
snf Turner shoes for mon. handled anl5
~ a. hlenn|H fne reliable ahgf
essiff ) hrgughf0u sfrsai. west.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-24
SPECIAL NOTICES,
-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ -~-~-~-~~~-~~~-~~~->
p. II. co., Savannah, Ca:


II. p. II. co., Savannah, Ga:
GentIemen-I had the worst case
of Blood Poisoning ever felt by any
one; three physicians in Augusta
gave me up, one said my only hopes
were to have the leg cut off, which
had, they said, incurabIe sores from
the foot to the thigh, and would not
yield to treatment. had a pillow
for three months between my legs, 1
could only walk with great diff
Guilty. 1 could not bend my leg on
account of the terrible sores, some
as large my hand and full of
matter-a terrible case of Blood
Poisoning. Two and a half bottles
of your p. r. p. Lippman's Great
Remedy, cured me completely.
am well now, and can walk ms
well as ever, and eat and sleep.
which for months was impossible.
p. p. II. is truly n great remedy for
Blood Poisoning and old sores.
(Signed) w. NJ. REYNOLDS,
Salesman John Wanamaker, of New
York.