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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
In Memoriam.

Died, on August 20, 1908, at his
residence near White Post, after a
lingering illness, Mr.. William Lit
tleton, aged rs years, 5 months
and IA days. The interment took
place at Ebenezer Church yard.
Rev. Mr.. Reid officiating. 1t is
with heartfelt sadness we contri-
butte this testimonial to his memory.
"A devout member of the Methodist
Church forty-eight years, he was
a sturdy oak among men, and was
highly esteemed by all who knew
him as faithful Christian, good
friend and citizen. Being totally
paralyzed he bore his affiiction with
amazing fortitude, and we feel
confident that be has passed from
his chains of sorrow into the
bounteous blessings of a broader
and purer sphere. +.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
A Remarkable Record.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
has a remarkable record. 1t has
been in use for over thirty years,
during which time many million
bottles have been sold and used.
1t has long been the standard and
main reliance in the treatment of
Group in thousands of homes, vet
during all this time no case has
ever been reported TO the manu-
facturers in which il failed TO effect
a cure. When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse or even
rs soon as the croupy cough APP
pears. it will prevent the attack.
IL Is pleasant 60 take, many chill
dren like it. Ii contains no opium
or other harmful substance and
may be given as confidently to a
baby as 20 an adult. For sale by
j. c. Avis, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Mrs. VI. W. JONES.
Pres I Berryville Union.
September 22-26

The above dates will be notable
in Berryville. for it will be an inn
portant week in the life of that
excellent organization the Berry
vile Firemen. All who can do So
Shouldencourage our fire laddieS''
by both attending their bazar and
assisting IN every way possible I'm
making the event a splendid sue
cess. The cause il such worthy
one aS to commend itself To the at
tention of our good citizens. and
the inquiry should bee general.
what can l do to aid In this
worthy effort "
Our tiremen want and need a
hall and this Is the object of this
effort on their part. All should
help them To secure one. This Is
a step in the right direction. and
we pronounce it the undoubted
duty Of every citizen To come u
their help in this matter. See the
interchangeable Capt. EnderS and ask
for yourself an assignment To duty
and Go it quick.
The following fire companies vii
he in attendance: September ~
The Sarah Zane Fire Company an,
Drum Corps. of Winchester. %.
The Friendship Fire Compan,
and Band of twenty pieces. O.
Winchester. the Fire Depart
ment of ShepherdStown. W. Va
The Charley RouSS Fire Company
and Band and the RouSS Hook an,
Ladder Company. of Winchester
and the Charles Town Fire Com
pany viii attend. but their date.
are not Vet decided upon.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
N. & W. is Prosperous.

The annual report of the Norfolk
and Western Railway Company
for the year ended June both was
made public last week. IL shows
the earnings and income amounted
to S21, 30S,933. an increase over
the previous fiscal year of S3.6Sl, =
S34. The net income, after deduct
ing operating expenses and inter
est and rentals for equipment
amounted to SO, $50. ISIS, AN increase
over the previous year of 1917. O94.
From this net income there was
deducted S6O6.252 for advances to
subsidiary companies, 81. S4S, 1874
for dividends on preferred and COM
mon stocks. and 81. 500, 900 for the
betterment fund, leaving balance
of $685. 41, which was credited to
the profit and loss account. This
profit and loss account on June
Both amounted TO So, 900. 5S7.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
No. 20.
Suddenly Killed.

MIR. James Shepherd. formerly
OF Berryville, for some time a
brakeman ON the b. so. Railroad.
we are panied to learn was killed
at Pitcairn, Pa. whilst in the per-
formance of his duties on the rail
road. The sad news was tele-
graphed to Mr.. Dan Shepherd and
his sister Miss Daisy, who reside
IN this place, yesterday. the fatility
having occurred about Z O'Clock
Tuesday morning. Deep sympa-
thy l. expressed with the relatives
and friends Of the unfortunate
young man. The body of the de-
ceased Is expected to arrive here
today for intermcnt. Young Shep-
herd was about - years of age.
We are without particulars as to
this fatal accident.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
GAYLORD.
SHENANDOAH.

Miss Roberta Myerly. Of Pennsylvania.
is spending a few days with her brother.
Mr.. Gilbert Myerly, near here.
Mr.. Decatur Osborn and brother spent
Sunday with friends in jefferson.
Mr.. Levi Kable and family have re-
turned to Pennsylvania after most en-
joyable visit 10 the home of his mother
in-law. Mrs. Ann Morris. near GAYLORD
Mr.. II. !. Myers and Miss Alice Gallo
way spent Sunday with friends in JefTer-
son county.
Mr.. Robert Anderson and wife visited
the home of her parents, near Rippon.
on Sunday last
Mr.. Richard Stickels and wife. who
have been the guest Of Mr.. l. d. Myers
and family for the past week, have re-
turned to Pennsylvania.
Mt J. ID. Roger and family are visiting
his wife's father, near Frederick city.
The attractive Miss Lena Heygester
accompanied by Mrs. Heygester and
brother, have returned 10 Washington.
MIR. Jacob Roger, who was killed bv s
railroad train, near Shepherdstown, laSt
week, was a citizen of this county for
many years and beloved by every on,
who knew him. His path in life wa.
one which his fellowmen would hav,
not erred by following his example
Funeral services took place from In,
home of his son, Mr.. J. ID. Rover. neal
Gaylord. lnterment in Green Hill
Cemetery.
NORTH STAR
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed TO learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able 10 cure in all its stages, and that is
catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure in the only
positive cure known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternaily, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. there
by destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative pc Sers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that il
fails TO cure. Send for list of testimo-
malls. Address, F. ]. CHENEY & Co,
Toledo, o. Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
CORRESPONDENCE
B0WLES.

Mr. Carter Harris has accepted posi-.
tion with an engineering corps. near
Charleston, w. Va.
Mr.. b. s Morgan, who has been re.
cuperating at Mr. John Gibson's since
his illness, has returned to Washington
ID. c.
Miss Isabelle Dove has returned from
visit to her sister, Mrs Hummer, of
Frederick county.
Miss Gale, Of Spottsylvsnia county,
has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Chas.
Harris
Mr.. Samuel Simpson was called to
Loudoun county last week by the death
of his uncle
Mr. Leroy Darling. of Alexandria,
spent several days last week at Mr.. J. T.
Doves. Little Miss Lille Darling. who
has spent the summer with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dove, has returned
to Alexandria with her father.
Miss wilhelmina Gibson has returned
from a short visit to friends in Warren
county.
Miss Sadie Rust aud little Miss Viz
ginia Rust were the guests last week of
Mrs J. W. Burch and Miss wiIhelmina
Gibson
Miss Matte McCay has returned 20
her home in Cedarville after a pleasant
visit to Mrs W B. Mckay.
Miss Nora and Lille Fowler have been
spending few days with their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Sbipe.
Miss Beulah Shipe is visiting relatives
near Gaylord
Mr.. and Mrs. Ysncey and Miss Byrd
lancey, who have been stopping at Mr..
w. W. Burch's. have returned to Wash
ington
Mrs 1. +. Brown was SO unfortunate
last week as to severely sprain her ankle.
While improving she is still badly hurt
and confined 10 the house.
Mr.. John Martin, of Philadelphia. is
al home for a short visit.
Miss Bessie Morgan has accented the
appointment to teach Mt. Carmel school
the ensuing session. and will leave ia
take charge Of her work September p.
There has been great excitement in
the neighborhoOd for the past ten DAYS
over the search for Harry Thomas. the
negro who assaulted Mr.. Haymaker. in
Winchester recently. Thomas wife +.
from this neighborhoOd. and had return
to her mothers home here from Harris
burg, Pa, at the time officers came her,
TO arrest Thomas. Although our consta
Bile and number of deputized citizens
joined in the search, and Thomas wa
seen several times, though succeeded
from being captured, and is now believ
ed to have lett the county.
SHENANDOAH.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Full Of Business

Last Monday and Tuesday were
red-letter days in the way of trade
here. The streets of Berryville
were almost impossible because Of
the throng of wagons and other
vehicles of all sorts, the occupants
ardently engaged i'm trade. Bust
ness Is on the jump in this beauti-
ful little town. Wagons heavily
loaded with wheat, coming in trains.
some unloading at the Berryville
Milling Company splendid mill.
whilst others are loading cars at
the \. & W. depot for shipment.
All of this makes business active,
and money should be very easy
this fall i'm Clarke county.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Delightful Season

We are at the beginning of the
most delightful season Of the year
AUTUMN. Now tits that the hus-
bandman can ioyfully view the
results of his years work. Such
has been the work and aid of boun-
tiful nature that. at least So far a~
Clarke county Is concerned. hc
sees around him an abundance of
every sort of farm products. ~
he gathers into his garncr~ the pro-
ducts of thc earth hi~ heart swell,
with Joy. pride and gratitude.
God Is very good to "a, am.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
". c. T. U.

The Clarke county w. G.. L. L.
convention, closing the year 1903.
was held in the. NJ. +. church of
Berryville, September 9th. The
State President, Mrs. Hoge. pre-
sided IN her usual charming man.
ner. The opening devotional ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev. ID.
H. Scanlon. who also made the adj
dress of welcome. Delegates were
In attendance from Boyce and Mar
win Unions. The morning was
occupied with reports which
showed progressive work along the
lines taken up by the local unions.
The afternoon was given to read
lngs and recitations by the l.. T.
l. talent; also with election of
county officers, which are as fol-
lows: Mrs. Ed. Briggs, County
President Mrs. Chas. Gaunt. cor
responding secretary: Miss Mamie
Denny, recording secretary: Mrs.
Clay Carr, Treasurer.
The public meeting held on the
night OF the Sth was well attended.
Mrs. HOge gave us a most delight
ful a well as instructive descrip-
ton of her visit to the late Nation
al Convention of the w. c. +. L..
at Portland. Maine. This great
convention was given a most cor
dial welcome to the State where
prohibition has ruled for so many
years. The prohibition law in
Maine was enacted in 1851, some
tfty-twO years ago. Within six
months after the law went into eff
feet, the jails in many of the coun-
ties were almost empty. When
Neal Dow visited York county Jail
the jailor apologized for keeping
his hens there. In regard to the
Cumberland county Jail, county
that has in it the city of Portland
and a large population. it had been
overcrowdedwith convicts for many
years. and the newspapers were
urging the building of new Jail.
Vet within four months after pass
ing the prohibition law only four
prisoners were there. and three of
them were rumSellerS who were
there for violation of the law. and
today Names convict record i
lower than that OF any State of TN,
Union"
Mrs NJ W TDN-.--
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Owes His Life 10 a NeighbOr's Kindness

Mr. ID. p. Daugherty, we'll
known throughout Mercer and
Summer counties, w. Va. most
likely owes his life to the kindness
of neighbor. He was almost
hopelessly afflicted with diarrhoea:
was attended by two physicians
who gave him little. if any, relief.
when "A neighbor learning of
his serious condition, brought him
a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
which cured him in less than
twenty-fOur hours. For sale by
j. {. Avis, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Death Of Col. T. K. Sewers.

Information has been received
of the recent death of Col. Franz
n. Sewers, of Denver, Col, brother
of DIR. j. X. Sewers, of Warren.
ton, Va. Col. Sewers was born in
Berryyille of an old Southern
family and is related to the Sewers
of Clarke. He married his first
wife in Cuba, where he had estab-
hshed large business interests. He
was well known and highly esteem.
ed In Denver, his western home
and was a distinguished parsonage
IN the city of his adoption in bust
ness and social relations.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Death Of Aubrey Lake.

Aubrey Lake, of Philmont. who
was thrown from his horse and
injured while attempting to jump
a fence near Leithton last Tuesday,
died Thursday morning, ut the
home of his father, Mr.. T. w.
Lake. He was considered one of
the best riders in Virginia and was
quite we'll known in Clarke county.
In the steeplechase events at the
Clarke County Horse Show he was
a rider, but escaped without injury.
The funeral was held Friday at
Leesburg.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
ASKING QUESTIONS.

The Art Of INTERPRETATION should He
Devoid 81 Inpertinenc~.
DO not ask questions" Is the worst
piece Of social advice which age can
give 20 youth. a man who never asks
questions is the dulles, fellow in the
world He had better ask too many
than too few. We can defend ourselves
against curiosity. but no armor avails
against Indifference. We must resign
ourselves 10 be bored to death.
What is the secret of the art OF in
Jerrogaton: Putting aside quick sym
pathieS which lie at the root " every
social art. We believe the most essen
tial quality for those who would excel
in IL IS directueS>. The arr of asking
questions So as 70 learn. instruct. please
and influence is not the art - beating
about the bush The questions which
offend ana silence are the questions
which suggest some Interior motive IL
IS a found out scheme which makes
men angry. Anything OF the nature
OF trap keeps US ON our guard. II
we once fall into one We resolve IL
shall De the last time. Suspicion kills
confidence. Interrogative hints are mt
terly useless The average man does
not dislike 20 be questioned lie hates
10 be startled. crossed, interfcrcd with.
reproached wearied or betrayed He
hates the questions which avc NOT ask
ed with simple intention.
There are questions which are asked
not because the asker wants tO know
but because he intends to tell Others.
while ostensibly directed to find out a
mans opinion. are really Intended 10
reflect upon his character. Some men
inquire as to their neighborS' projects
i'm order 20 put difficulties i'm their way
Strings of meaningless questions are
poured out 10y those who desire 10 pre-
tend an interest in some subject which
they neither know nor care anything
about
We believe the conclusion OF the mat
ter 70 be this The art Of Interrogation
Is a serious branch of the social art
VOL asked questions are of the essence
of agreeable intercourse. but the I'm
terrogativc mood will not Justify an
impertinencc. an interference, a verbal
assault-nOr. FOR the matter OF that, a
bore London Spectator.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Business Stirring.

The business laxity of the hot
months has about ended. Some of
our live merchants are already re-
ceiving a part of their Fall goods,
and business in the mercantile line
is active. There ought To be much
content with Berryville's business
outlOolS
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

the present republican President
or the coming republican Congress
will do. The democratic troubles
are infinitesimal compared to the
republican factional disagreements.
Every democrat is united upon
opposition to trusts, upon tariff
reform, upon equal taxation and
equal rights to all and special priv
ileges to none, and that is the win
nlng platform.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
The Pleasure OF Eating

Persons suffering from indigestion,
dyspepsia or other stomach trouble will
lind that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. This remedy is a never failing
cure for indigestion and dyspepsia and
all complaints affecting the glands or
membranes of the stomach or digestive
tract When You take Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure everything you eat tastes good and
every bite of the nutriment that your
food contains is assimilated and appro-
priated by the blood and tissues. Sold
by ]. c. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
His Life Saved by ChambeFlain'S Collie
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy.

Il. l.. Dyer, 4 well known
cooper of this town. says he be
heveS Chamberlain : Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his
life last Semmer. He had been
sick for month with what the
doctors call bilious dySentery, and
could get nothing to do him any
good until he tried this remedy.
1t gave him immediate relief. -
says Il. +. Little, merchant. Han
cock. Md. For sale 10y j. c. Avis.
Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Stomach Trouble.

Il have been troubled with my stomach
for the past four year" says ID. L. Beach,
of Glover Nook Farm, Greenfield, Mass.
"A few days ago was Induced To buy
a box of Chamberlai1's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. have taken part of
them and feel great deal better" II
you have any trouble with your stomach
try box of the tablets You are GER
tain to be pleased with the result. Price
% cents. For sale by J. G. Avis, drug
gist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
1t will surprise you-trv n.

II Is the medicine above all others for
catarrh and is worth its weight in gold.
Eiy's Cream Balm does all that is claim
ed for it.-B.W. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
My son was afflicted with catarrh.
He used Ely's Gre IN Balm and the dis
agreeable catsrrh all left him. C.
Olmstead. Arcola, III.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at scots. OF
mailed by Ely Brothers, SO Warren ST.
New York
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Miss Gold at Charles Town.

Stephenson Seminary at Charles
Town has opened its session OF
1904. Miss Laura w. Gold, who
is so we'll known in Clarke county,
has charge of the classes i'm English.
While every one here regrets Miss
Colds decision to leave the school
here, we hope that she will have
abundant success in her new work.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Good Investment.

We have for sale paying business in "A
live Virginia town. Total stock carried from
81, >Oo to $3.50 Cleared 500 last year.
Reason for sale, owner desires To retire.
VIII sell at cost for cash; OF will accept one
third cash and two interest-bearing notes
due in two and three years for the balance.
This business is the very thing for young
married couple and if you are not interested
yourself perhaps you will know ~ someone
who will be. Address Lock Box c.
Rerryville, Virginia.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Seeking Education.

a good many boys have already
gone away to various well known
schools and colleges from Berry
vile and more are yet going or on
the road. Several young ladies
have also gone to learned institu-
tons for girls and young ladies.
Berryville does not neglect the
education of its young people.
Right you are. fathers and mothers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Politics Duh.

"Innocuous desuetude" seems to
have stuck political affairs in this
county, and in that regard, since
the announcement of the results of
the August primary, there is a
complete "lull.' A revival of
political agitation will be due here,
however, during the last several
weeks of next month.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

MIR. and Mr.. IL. =. Myers have
announced the marriage of their
daughter. Miss Bessie Nellie Ny
erS. % Mr.. Charles Ncalc Gallo
way. which viii Dee -olcmnized ON
"Wednesday evening. September
23d. al the VI. r. Church South I'm
Bcrryvillc. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Distress After Eating Cured

Judge W. I. Holland, of Greensburg,
La, who is well and favorably known,
says. Two years ago | suffered greatly
from indigestion. After eating, great
distress would invariably result. lasting
for an hour or SO and my nights were
restless. rconcluded to try Kodol Dys.
pepsia Cure aud il cured me entirely
Now my sleep is refreshing and digis.
tion perfect Sold by j. c. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
ARABIA.
STRANGER

Mrs +. J. Bradshaw has returned
home after spending week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. y Russell.
A heavy storm passed through this
neighborhood last week. and the wind
broke down many fruit trees.
Mr.. MacCain had a painful injury last
week by stepping on nail.
Corn cutting has begun in this neigh
borhoOd
JAY BIRD
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
viii Come 10 Clarke.

Mr.. John O. Boyd. who now re-
sides ON the farm about + miles
from town on the Wildwood road.
will sell all of his personal prop
erty ON the 25th and move To Mr..
Edw. q. Buffers farm I'm Clarke.
Winchester star.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville postoffice for the week
ending September u:
Miss Hall.
Mr.. Sam Warrington.
Rev. Jno. NJ. Burton.
Persons calling for the above let
tiers will please say they are adver-
tiSed.
ALIEN. MCCORMICK, Il. NJ.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
SWIMLEY.
NORTH STAR.

DIR. W \. Swimley. of Winchester and
his brother, Asberry, of Pittsburg. spent
last Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. VI. NJ
Swimley
MI. Holmes Hardesty and his brother.
Walter, were in this neighborhood last
Sunday.
Mr.. Leslie Russell is very busy build.
ing sty for NJ. NJ Swimley.
STnANeEp
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
Yard Party.

The ladies' of Minnie Wood
Chapel will hold a yard party on
the church lawn on Saturday night.
September 10. The proceeds from
the yard party will be devoted to
the roofing of the church.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

Bring any souvenirs back from your
tripT
zone only. but IL cost a lot"
What was IT,
Empty pocketbook Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16
A PufgatiYe Pleasure.

If you ever took DeWht's Little Early
Risers for hiliousness OF constipation
YOU know what pUrgaiive plessre is.
These famous little pills cleanse the liver
and rid the system of all bile withou,
producing unpleasant effects. They do
not gripe, sicken or weaken, but give
tone and strength 10 the tissues and or.
gans involved W. II. Howell of Hous.
ton, Texas, says: mo better pill can be
used than Little Early Risers for consti
patton, sick headache, etc" Sold by j G.
Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

The sale of the Personal property of
Mr.. j. w. Chamberlin took place yester-
day. Owing to the busy season among
farmers the attendance was small but
the articles sold brought very good
prices, in some instances we may say
high prices.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-16

Some people talk as II they thought
everything that dropped from their
lips was bon mot."-Atchison Globe.