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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-14
Commissioners Notice.
Commissioners Office,

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December 5th, 1904
Robert Simms and Stella Simms, his wife
VS..
Charles Simms, Jr., Eliza p. Kenny anc
William Kenney. her husband, Lens
Simms and Sally Simms.
IN CHANCERY.
By a decree of the Circuit Court of Clark,
County, Virginia, entered at the Novembel
term, 1904, the above named cause was re
| ferred 10 one of the Commissioners in Chan
| Gerry of said Court, with directions
First. To ascertain and report what rea
estate Charles Simms died seized Of
Second. What personal estate came int
the hands OF w. w. SmallwOod, committee
administrator, or should have come into hi.
hands.
Third All the unpaid debts of the sale
Charles Simms, for which his estate is liable
10 whom due and how ev denced, and h
there be any liens, he will state them in the
order of their priority
Fourth. What taxes, delinquent or other.
wise, remain unpaid upon the land, fol
what years and the amount thereof.
Fifth. Whether or not the land is caDable
of partition in kind, or whether a sale will
be necessary, in order to promote the inter
est of all parties.
Sixth. Who are the heirs at law of Charles
Simms.
Seventh. To report a scheme for the dis
trioution of the estate, among those entitled
thereto. and any other matter he may deem
pertinent, or which any party in Interest
may require him TO state.
The said decree also directed that notice by
publication of proceeding to execute the
order of reference should be equivalent to
personal service of notice on all the parties
in interest
The parties are hereby notified that I will
proceed 10 execute said decree in my office
at the Courthouse in Berryville, on Saturday
the 9TH day of January, 1906, when and
where they will appear, with their evidence
SAML J. c. MOORE.
II til Commissioner in Chancery.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-14
Knew What Was Coming.

Wen, here's where We live. Mike
What shall do now? Mlke-Plaze-
bic-ring the doorbell first and thin.
Altering fer tn embulance.-Puck
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JaDanene Cournre

The little men of Japan can give the
world many thrilling stories OF courage
and many of clever stratagem as well.
One Of the powerful mobiles Of the
olden time was forced to flee from his
enemy In haste. He hid in a barrel and
was borne away by servants, who.
meeting the enemy, declared that the
barrel contained food.
IF there is anything living in it
there will be blood on my sword" said
the nobleman's enemy and thrust his
weapon into the barrel. 1t went
through the hidden mans legs and
made terrible wound. But he, with
quick thought, wiped the blade On the
hem Of his garment as 1t was drawn
out, so that il went out clean, and he
was not discovered.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-14
NATIONAL ELECTION DAY.
Why It's the Tuesday After the First
Monday In November.

Monday In November.
Why should the law prescribe the
Tuesday next after the first Monday
in November" instead Of saying the
first tuesday," Like many other small
things this provision introduces an in
teresting picture OF the past.
Although the constitution requires
the electors in all the states to meet
and choose a president on the same
day, II was not until 1915 that n law
WAS passed by congress providing that
the electors should be chosen on the
same day throughout the United
States. When William Henry Harrison
was the Wing candidate, in 1910. New
York began to vote on the first Monday
I'm November, and the polls were kept
open until Wednesday night Election
day in Massachusetts was the second
Monday. but before that day, in this
instance, enough states had voted 10 de-
eide the contest. The National Intelli-
gencer Of that year records that several
thousand aged and infrm Wings in
Massachusetts did not bother TO go TO
the polls.
Delaware voted day later than
Massachusetts. Illinois. Indiana and
Pennsylvania were among the early
voting states Alabama was one Of the
last. This diversity. combined with
slow methods Of transmitting news.
left the election results in doubt for
many days q
The system was not satisfactory. The
states that voted early had an undue
influence on the result EsDeCiaIlv vvas
this true as communication became
more rapid. and by 1910 an enthusiastic
editor told how the news from Pitts
burg had been brought TO New York In
thirty-fve hours. This" he added
significantly. lis n sign Of the times"
Congress accordingly decided TO es-
tablish n uniform day. The original
bill named the first Tuesday in No
vember. but II was found necessary to
harmonic this with the requirement
that not more than thirty days should
elapse before the meeting OF the elect
oral colleges In the different states.
which had been set for the first
Wednesday In December. When Tues
day is the first day OF November. De
cember Will have no Wednesday till
the seventh. The interval is thirty
seven days. Under the law as It was
passed in 1916 not more than twenty
nine days can elapse between election
day and the first Wednesday In De
cember. Under the law OF 1887 the
electors do not meet to give their votes
until the second Monday in January
Youths Companion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-14
A Vast Fortune Ia Not Riches

To be engulfed in ones occupation
swallowed up in a complicated life,
harassed by the striving and straining,
the worry and anxiety which accom-
pahy vast fortune. is not to be rich.
Time and opportunity and inclination
10 help others are the most valuable
things In the world, and If you cannot
seize these, if you cannot utilize them
to your own enlargement, your own
Detterment, you are poor indeed al
though you have millions in the bank.
Success.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-14
ALPINE GUIDES.
The Trouble They Sometimes Hav,
With Reckless Climbers

The Trouble They Sometimes Have
With Reckless Climbers.
The Alpine guide frequently risks his
health, strength. even his life. for per-
SONS who may have been themselves
me cause OF the peril encountered.
The qualities Of a first class guide.
says the author Of Adventures on the
Roof Of the World" include not only
skill in climbing but the ability To
form sound conclusions in moments OF
danger \ certain climber tells an an
ecdote which bears Oh the Importance
OF the guides powers of Judgment.
n member Of the Alpine club was
ascending a peak in company with an
Oberland guide. Part OF their course
lay over snow field which sank grad-
ually on one side, sharply ended by a
precipice on the other. The two were
walking along not far from the edge
OF this precipice when the English
man. thinking that an. easier path
might be made by goinE still nearer
The edge, diverged a little from his
companions track. To his surprise
the guide Immediately caught hold of
hlm and pulled him back with more
Vlgor than ceremony, well nigh throw
Ing him down in the operation. Wrath
full and not disinclined to return the
compliment, the Englishman remon-
strated. The guides only answer was
10 point 10 small crack. apparently
like scores of other cracks in the neve
which ran for some distance parallel to
the edge of the precipice
The traveller was not satisfied. bur he
was too wise a man to argue while
desired summit was still some distance
above him. On the descent when the
scene OF the mornings incident was
reached the guide pointed to the crack.
which had grown percepubly wider.
his marks" he said. the place
where the true snow field ends I feel
certain that the ice from here TO the
edge Is nothing but an unsupported
cornice hanging over the tremendous
precipice below. 1t might possibly
nave borne your weight, though I don't
think II would" Thereupon ne struck
the neve on the farther side of the ice
SHARPLY with his AK. A huge mass
Immediately broke away and went
roaring down the cliff.
The traveller was full of amazement
and admiration and thought how there. |
on an easy mountain and in smiling
weather. he had been very near to |
making himself into an avalanche.
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Little Locals

Wooden Dress Goods. W. 5. Dix.
Comforts and Blankets, at Palmbaum's
Dolls, Dolls. Dolls, at Berryville Sup
ply Company.
For Fine Millinery at low prices see
l.. +. Ricsmore.
Miss Bessie Mccormick has returned
from visit TO friends in La Plata, Md
Rubber Boots and Shoes. W. 5. Dix.
Silks, Sa,ins, Velvets, etc, at Palm
baum's
Santa Claus Headquarters at Berry
Vile Supply Company.
Reduced prices on Ladies' and Chill
dren's Closks at Scheuer's.
Bids wanted TO deliver ore f. o. b Der
ryville, at so much per ton. To be hauled
from points and miles dist%nt. core"
care of COURIER, Berryville, Va.
Miss Mary Claggett is visiting friends
in Staunton.
Guaranteed Corduroy Trousers. W,
s Dix
Ladies Skirts and Wrappers a special
~ at Palmbaums
Millinery at reduced prices to close
ont stock. L. E. Ricamore.
Xmas Candies, Raisins, Figs, Dates, at
Berryville Supply Company.
Mr.. r. Y Basford, Of Chambersburg.
Pa, is in town looking after the Bridge
work.
Toilet Sets for Christmas presents.
w. :. Dix
Tablecloths, Towels, Napkins, Bed
spreads, at Palmbaum's.
Ladies and Children's Furs. Latest
shapes and colors, at Scheuers.
Wagons, Sleds and Air Rifles for the
boys at Berryville Supply Company.
The ever-genial Holly Stephenson is
visiting his sister in Rsppahannock
county.
L. T. Ricamore is selling Millinery
very cheap
Just received, full line of Fall and
Winter Dress Goods at Palmbaum's.
If you haven't secured those heavy
Woolens, YOU ought TO. W. 5 Dix.
Children's Trunks, Tea Sets and Fur
niture at Berryville Supply Company.
Rev. Edward Wall. Rector Of Grace
Episcopal Church. has returned from
Richmond, where he ofiiciatou in a large
Episcopal Church there for a month
during the absence Of the regular pastor.
A full line of Mems, Ladies and Chill.
dren's Underwear. Prices to suit all.
At Palmbaum's
SlOOO-of . per cent money to loan.
First lien on Farm land required.
Blackburn Smith, Atty.
Wanted.-To buy Ore (. o. b. Berryville
at $500 per ton for so per cent ore. 1Oc.
per unit variation. ore" care of
COURIER, Berryville, Va
MONEY TO LOAN, by Berryville
Building Association. For further in
formation apply TO either r. d. Hardesty
or Chas. VI. Broun, Berryville, Va.
Mr.. W. p. c'Ted'0 Ricamore is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George c.
Ricamore, after an absence Of twoyears
He is now connected with large fruit
farm aud experimental station at Troy.
Mich, and secures an excellent salary.
The warmest thing you can have on
your feet is a pair OF Felt Boots W. :.
Dix.
For the medicine chest or side-board:
!. W. HARPER Whiskey is pre-emi.
nently the family whiskey none better.
Sold by F. \. Castleman, Berryville, Va.
Wanted-Lady or gentlemen of fair
education to travel for a firm Of $3.50 600
capital. Salary 81 ,072 per year and ex.
penses; paid weekly. Address VI. PEREZ
val, Berryville, Va
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Trespass notices, printed on
cloth, at this office.


Admiral Farragut was very old
fashioned sailor. with strong preju-
dice I'm favor of wooden ships" says
Captain f. s. Hill in his Twenty
Years at Sea-" The admiral had gain
ed his victories in such ships and de
clared himself ''too old a dog to learn
new tricks" In the Mobile fights his
flagship was the wooden ship Hart
ford. though he was urged to take the
new ironclad Tecumseh. It was a note
worthy coincidence that the Tecumseb
was the only vessel lost In the battle,
She was sunk by torpedo and went
down with her captain and more tbap
a hundred Of her crew.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-14

Every man has just as much vanity
as he lacks Observation-Disclosures.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-14
sympathetic.

You look awfully tired, young man."
said the benevolent looking woman to
the young man with the books under
his arm.
Yes, ma'am," replied the student.
I'm studying for a doctor"
Its a shame! Why don't you let
the doctor study for hImselfT'-Yon-
kers Statesman.
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For Sale by
CHARLES BLENCOWE.
Berryville, Va.

SCHEDULE
Winchester, Berryville and Bluemont
Stage Line:
Leave astbound westbound-Arrive
800 am. Winchester Evans Hotel 400 pm
$40 " Jordan Springs June. 800
200 " $50. Lake View. ............
500 - Berryville (VirginiaH
300 -. Castleman's Ferry. 2.OOnoon
1000 Blue Ridge Inn. IL 80 am.
1015 Bluemont gSonthernRvO IL 90 {"
Arrive Leave
Close connection with the IL o'clock tram
at Bluemont from Washington, which re
turns TO Washington after a few minutes
wait.
MAURICE +. CAsrLEMAN, Prop,
Castleman's Ferry, va
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A Large Assortment Of
Writing Tablets,
Pads and
Paper,
At BlencOWe's.
My Hardware Lime is GlnlIRtH

and any article ! can't furnish you from
stock will be promptly ordered
febS 90 ID. III. JONES
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-14

Chent-This bill OF yours is exorbi-
tant There are several items I'm il
that i don't understand at all. Law
yer-I am perfectly willing to explain
1t. The explanation will cost you $40
New Yorker.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Will Furnish Railroad News.

Because he believes aggravated re.
ports have been printed In the news
papers concerning accidents, and with
the view OF fostering good relations
with the press, J. T. Harahan, second
vice president of the Illinois Central
railroad, has issued'a circular direct
ing officials and employees of the COM
pany to give out all news of wrecks
and other matters of interest and to
withhold nothing.
The circular says that, while the
newspapers have generally been friend
ly, statements have been published
prejudicial to the company's interests.
This, it Is believed, might have been
avoided had the roads employees civ.
On to the press promptly and accurate
~ the information desired. 1t 10 the
company's wish, says the circular, to
guard against the possibility of or
roneous railroad news in the future
and to encourage pleasant relations
with the cewspapers.-The American
Press.
Why can't the Great Northern take
the same course of action? There il
no use in trying to keep the public in
the dark concerning accidents. l,
will only tend to invite pre- judice and
In many cases prevent q truthful re.
port. II the Great Northern officials
could be allowed to give out infor.
nation many misunderstanding
would be prevented and more pleasan,
relations would be established between
the company and the press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
First Publication June 1871

First Publication June 1871
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO CREDITORS
AND FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS, ETC.
STATE OF MIMI soTA.
County OF Kandiyohi S.
Probate Court.
SPECIAL Term, June u.s. 1904.
In the matter of the estate OF Annie Linn,
Deceased.
Letters of administration ON the estate OF
Annie Linn, deceased. late OF the county OF
KandlyOh and state OF Minnesota being
granted to Theodore Linn.
1t Is Ordered, That three months be and the
same Is hereby allowed from and after the
date OF this order, In which all persons having
claims or demands against the said deceased
are required to file the same in the Probate
Court OF said County, for examination and al.
lOwance, or be forever barred.
1t Is Further Ordered. That the 10Th day OF
September. 1904: at 10 o'lock q. M, at 9 special
tel m of said Probate Court, to be held at the
Probate Once in the Court House In the City
of Willmar in id County, be and the same
hereby is appointed as the time and place
when and where the SAID Probate Court will
examine and adj lust said claims and demands
And 1t is Further Ordered, That notice OF
sue hearing be- given to all creditors aud
persons interested tn said estate by forthwith
publishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks in the Wilmar Trt-
bune. weekly newspaper printed and pub.
lshed at Wilnar in said county
Dated At Willmar this 18th day OF June, 1904
BY the Court:
[sEAL.l A. F. NoRDIN,
Judge of Probate.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

We will have our freight handled by 4
carrier that is content to c0nfine itself
to the railway business and let our
business alone"
The document bears the signatures
Of . list Of 6rms.
Mr.: Wards reply il equally blunt.
1t follows:
"Dear Sirs: l have your petition
complaining about our division super
intendent and charging that he 10 in
terfering In political matters.
Sin reply, beg to say that oil the
siRners OF your petition, with two ex-
captions, are saloonkeepers or men in
terested in the liquor business. have
no hesitation Whatever In saying that
if Mr.. Forepaugh has succeeded in in
curing the opposition of men OF this
class, whose greatest interest 10 In pro-
noting the drinking habit among the
citizens of Breckenridge, of whom so
large q percentage are our employees,
he has given US the very best OF rea-
sons Why he should be continued In
his present position.
1.-THE Crest Northern railway 10 very
strongly opposed to continuance OF
the low state of public morality that
has for SO long q time existed in
Breckenridge. Yours truly,
"F. E. WARD.
General Manager. "
The transmission of the reply 10 FOL-
lowed with official notice that the
existing rules against the use Of liquor
by employees will be rigidly enforced.
Mr.. Forepaugh has been threatened
with personal violence, and the pres
ent situation has so incensed the ga.
loon interests that nothing is being
left undone to hamper and discredit
him.
Breckenridge for years past has
been notorious for it's ill-conducted
saloons and worse resorts, and has
won the reputation of being the most
disorderly and immoral railway point
in the state. With but q few thousand
population it Is credited with twenty
six saloons.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

of the two fine sandy beaches of Dia-
mond lake, is the fine broad public
adjoining them. This gives
the general public chance to enjoy
the beauties of the lake to 4 greater
degree. At Green lake the mistaken
idea that the cottages must front di.
rectly upon the lake and the highway
be pushed back from the lake has re
suited in the practical shutting out OF
the public along the most beautiful
spots OF the lake.
The Diamond lake schoolhouse has
one of the finest locations in the coun.
ty. It nestles cozily in a wooded dell
fronting upon the fine beach OF the
lake. We passed the old Gates place,
rendered historic by the gathering of
the people at the time Of the Indian
outbreak. We made our next call at
Peter Hsllbom's place, where we we're
cordially received. Peter has pur-
chased the old J. D. Harris place and
his farm IL therefore a part of the old
Harrison townsite. We continued our
journey to the Charles Miller place.
on tie north beach. Mr.. Miller is the
fortunate possessor of the fine old
Masters claim, which he purchased
from Joseph Kelly, after living with
his brother John Miller many years
upon the old Martin Jorgenson claim.
Mr.. Miller is q typical Swede, being
born in Smaland, and We enjoyed our
brief interview with him very thoroly.
The time allotted for this trip to
Harrison being nearly passed, We
made few hasty calls on our way to
the station at spicer, among these one
at the creamery, where Fred Stenbere
is single-handed handling the big June
flow OF milk. Fred is q rustler and
always good natured. Arriving at
Spicer, we found time to call at the
Green Lake Breeze Office. The pluck
OF the editor, George Parsons, in pub
fishing this bright little sheet under
difficulties that would seem insur.
mountable, is meeting with we'll. earned
recognition thruout this section of the
county.
v. Ell.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Get Your Second Papers.

In order to be able to vote at the
next general election, those who have
not secured their second papers en-
titling them to full citizenship should
attend to this at the June session of
district court. The law reads that
second papers must be secured three
months before election. They cannot
be had except at term of the district
court, as the Judge must pass upon all
applications. The June term of dis
trict court for Kandiyohi county opens
the 9th and final papers can be had
by applying at the clerk of courts
Office during court week. II you wish
to exercise your rights as an American
citizen at the fall election this will be
the opportunity to enter into full citi.
Zeuship,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
No Drinking While on Duty.

The following article, taken from
the St.. Paul Dispatch, very clearly H.
Illustrates the views of the Great Nor
theru ~ regards low public morality.
The petition printed below was sent to
General Manager Ward, signed by
the saloonkeepers of Breckenridge,
asking for the dismissal of Division
Superintendent ForepauRh, who, hav.
ing recognized the influence Of the
many saloons At Breckenridge upon
his employees, had issued orders pro.
hibtting drinking while on duty and
the frequenting of saloons.
"The, undersigned, business men OF
Breckenridge, and shippers and re-
ceivers of practically eli the freight
handled At this point. . have always
had shipments OF freight made over
your line. ...- but under existing con-
ditions see no alternative than having
oil our freight routed over the Chica
go, Milwaukee & St. Paul, unless ex-
listing conditions are altered material
ly and at once.
"Our grievance is this: Up to the
time your present division superinten'
dent, Mr.. Forepaugh, came here We
had been royalty treated by your off,
GERS and agents. When Mr.. Fore
paugh arrived he ..... seems to have
conceived the idea that his mission
was to disorganize our municipal gov
eminent and destroy our mercantile
and other concerns. He has deemed
it proper to browbeat and iuttmidate
your employees into attacking the ex-
listing order of things and has turned
our community into rancorous, bick-
erine factions, as q result of which
our business is suffering and the end
il not yet ........ We want Mr.. Fore
paugh, if he is to remain your super
intendent, to attend to his own and
your business, and to let that OF ours
and our associates and friends alone.
Should he continue to NEEDLE ........