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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Presbyterian Church Yearbook.

We have just issued for Rev. ID.
ii. Scanlon, of the Presbyterian
Cherch, a neat little booklet enti-
tied Three Churches" D." The book
let is a yearbook and directory of
the Berryville. Stones Chapel and
Clearbrook churches, of which Mr..
Scanlon is pastor. The cover is
of purple color, printed in fine
white ink, while the body of the
book is printed in brown ink on
heavy paper. Those who have
seen this little booklet pronounce
it the incest thing of the kind ever
issued by any Church or other
organization in Clarke county. \
request will bring YOU copy from
Mr.. Scanlon.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Assess Cost Of TOll-Gate Site.

In the Office of the clerk of the
Corporation Court last Friday
morning the commission appointed
To assess the value of the lot of
land proposed to be condemned by
the Berryville Turnpike Company
for the construction of dollhouse.
owned by Mr.. G.. Goodwin Baker
and Miss Fannie Baker, just out
side the corporation limits on the
Berryville turnpike, reported a
total sum for the Turnpike Com
paDy to pay Mr.. and Miss Baker
for said land of one thousand
dollars.
The commission also reported
S400 as the damage a toll house at
this point would do the Eichelber-
ger property, $500 as the damage
1t would do the Smithfield Farm"
and 5000 as the damage it would
do Harris Brothers.
The commission was composed
of Mr.. ID. w. Branson. Mr.. Dud-
ley Miller, Mr.. G. G.. Crawford
and others.
The Turnpike Company was
represented by Mr.. X. VI. Ward:
and Mr. Baker, through his atttor-
neys. Mr.. Il. +. Byrd and Mr.. Il.
Gray Williams, has fought the
location of the tollgate upon his
property vigorously for some
months. the case having been
argued at length upon demurrer
in the Corporation Court.
Mr.. Ward stated that the COM
pany would not purchase the land
at the figures named by the com
missioners. ltis, therefore, thought
that the tollgate will not be located
at this point, and, so far As results
90. this decision on the part of the
turnpike company amounts to a
victory for Mr.. Baker.-Star.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
For License.

The final count shows that Ber-
ryville precinct cast 1O4 votes for
license and 53 against it.
Mount Airy precinct cast 10
votes for license and Is against it.
The total vote is therefore ia
Tor license to 90 against it.
The COURIER ON September Il.
after a careful report from our
correspondents in various parts of
the district, and from close per-
sonal observation of the tax books,
predicted that the "wets" would
win by a majority of 3 to 2.
The result shows that we missed
our calculation by only ten votes
out of a total of 1913 cast. The
vets secured just 10 more votes
than we had figured. A change of
. votes from wet" to dry"
would have made our calculation
come out almost to the dot.
But now that the election is over
we believe the district will 90 On
ITS forward way without let or
hlndrance, and that there will be
no more animosity aroused by the
discussion.
Some of the local option people
have expressed themselves as not
feeling that they were going to
win, but they seemed very san
guine of success before the election.
Let everybody put their should
ers To the wheel now, and let there
be united effort for the advance
ment of Clarke county and Battle
town district. BY united effort we
can do great good, but with petty
quarrels and strife over past events
we can do nothing.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
N. E. South.

Sunday at IL n. IN. there will be
special service of music and a
special sermon 10y the Pastor suited
to the occasion.
The night service will also be a
Christmas service.
The service of the Sunday-school
will consist of songs and recitations
and will be concluded with an old
fashioned Christmas tree. This
service will be held Monday after
noon.
The Epworth Leagues will hold
services Christmas day. The Junior
at 2:3O p. m, and the Senior at
$50 p. m.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
A Nice Calendar.

The Pope Bicycle Daily Memo
randum Calendar for 1905 contains
a memorandum leaf for every day
in the year. and 800 original say
ingS in favor of good roads, good
health, outdoor exercise. and that
great vehicle of health-giving, the
modern bicycle, by our most emf
hent living men of marked accom-
piShment. The calendar is free
at Pope Mfg. Co. 5 stores or any
of our readers can obtain it by
sending five , cent stamps to Pope
Mfg. Co.. Hartford. Conn.,, or 143
Sigel St, Chicago, III.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
No More Suffering.

If You are troubled with indigestion
get bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and see how quickly It will cure you.
Geo. A. Thompson, of Spencer, Ia, says:
Have had dyspepsia for twenty years.
My case was almost hopeless. Kodol
Dyspepsia cure was recommended and |
used few bottles of ii and il is the only
thing that has relieved me. Would not
be without. Have dociored with local
and also at Chicago, and even
went to Norway with hopes of getting
some relief, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is the only remedy that has done me any
good, and heartily recommend it, Every
person suffering with Indigestion or
Dyspepsia should use ii" Sold by all
druggists.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
woman's Life In japan.

Advocates of the physical equality OF
women aud men might ind argument
10 support their theory among the
Japanese. The girls and boys wrestle
on equal terms, and the women are
said 10 be aS strong IS the men-sup-
PIE. bounding with the vim OF life
and graceful i'm every line" The Japa-
neSe women seek abundance OF air.
drink pure water and 20 out in the sun
shine the first thing in the morning.
Consequently consumption is "a rare
disease. Instead OF living in over
heated rooms they merely add extra
clothing 10 what they wear already.
Women always have some time for
recreation. Even the poorest woman
goes 10 the bath at night and later
on meets her friends. But all 20 10
rest early.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Flo,,crs OF GOOD Cheer.

Although Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes
never practiced medicine. those who
knew him intimately say that he
cheered more sinking iuvalidS cured
more sick people and did more good.
even from medical standpoint. than
many Of his young physician friends.
The secret of his power lay in his over
flowing chcerfulncSS and Kindness Of
heart. He scattered flowers OF good
cheer" wherever lie went With him
optimism was n creed "Mirth is God
medicine" he declared. Every body
ought 10 battle in it, Grim care, mo-
roSenesS. anxiety all the rust OF life
ought 10 be secured on 10y the oil Of
mirth"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
SANTA CLAUS

couldn 90 a wiser thing than put one Of
our little Savings Banks in every voungster's :
stocking this year II only takes 81 to make
such gifs. and IL Is one that will increas,. in
value every year
lt is more than gift b. the recipient since
II IS an inducement 10 future thrift which
may lead TO lifelong success.
Your wife, too, would appreciate a private
Bank account. Perhaps you DO not realize
how much such an account Is to a woman
the comfort IL IS 10 her and the delight she
Will take IN making future additions 90 H.
such a gift 70 wife or child would mean
merr;er and more prosperous Christmases in
the future.
we take this opportunity Of extending to-
you and yours the kindlieSt wishes for a
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Pros
porous New Year
BANK OF CLARKE COUNTY.
The Old Bank.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Real Estate Transfers.

\ deed has been admitted to
record transferring from Chas. VI.
Broun. Special Commissioner. and
NJ. w. Jones. Special Receiver.
the entire property on the south
side of Main Street. formerly
owned 10y Thompson K Ogden. to
Marshall Mccormick and Charles
Mulliken. The consideration Is
S1l, 400.
y deed has also been recorded
from | Lawrence Boyce to Graham
F. Blandy, transferring certain land
in the Boycc tract. The price is
$4,000.
\ deed has also been recorded
transferring a tract of land of
about - acres from w. :. Carper
to Milton Stipe and w. L. Payne.
The price paid was y. 900.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Presbyterian.

The Christmas Tree and Services
at the Presbyterian Church will be
held Friday, December %, at > p.
m. promptly.
The program will be:
Song. Peace on Earth
Recitation by Infant Class.
Song ny Choir.
Song by some Children-S Stock
ingS and Candles.
r, citation, Christmas in Differ
ent Lands.
Song and Recitation, Graded
in a Manger.
Song, "Shineth His Star"
Lighting of Tree and DiStribu-
ton of Presents.
The public is cordially invited TO
attend.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Revolution Imminent.

a sure sign of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets, Electric Bitters will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes. Ii never
fails to tone the stomach, regulate the
kidneys and bowels, stimulate the liver,
and clearify the blood Run down sys-
tens benefit particularly and all the usual
attending aches vanish under its search
ing and thorough effectiveness Electric
Bitters is only soc, and that is returned
if il don't give perfect satisfaction.
Guaranteed by c. Blencowe, druggist
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Al Home For Christmas.

Every son and daughter of Old
Clarke who can Get home i either
at home or coming home for the
holidays.
This Is very commendahle
pride, and it Is the hope of the
COURIER that this pride will never
grow less.
Make the old County 80 attrac-
tive and pleasant that love for it
will never die ont in the hearts of
its natives, whether they be at
home or abroad.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
A Sorry Showing.

OF all the Democratic aSpirants
for the Office of President. Parker
was the worst defeated. not even
excepting Greely, although it is
not anticipated that he will take
his defeat so much TO heart as did
the sorely disappointed journalist.
Parker polled only B per cent
of the total vote of the country.
while 5S per cent of the popular
vote went to Roosevelt. Seymour.
in 1865 polled - per cent of the
total vote, and Greely in 1872. Il
per cent. In 1876 Tilden's vote
was little more than 30 per cent
of the total. Even Hancock in
1850 received - per cent of the
total vote. Parker received l, ,250. =
600 fewer votes than Bryan in
1900. nearly 1,5OO, 900 fewer than
Bryan in 1896, and nearly $50. 1000
fewer than Cleveland in either 1SSS
or 1892.
In 1SSS the population of the
United States was 60,00O,OOO with
10000, 600 voters. In 1904 it was
S3,0O0,0OO and there should have
been 100000 voters. Spring
field, (OO PreSS-Republic.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
FOR THE BACHELOR.
Advice That Way Help His Course Of
Love TO Run smooth.

Agree with the girls father in poll
tics and tie mother i'm religion.
II You have rival. keep an eve on
him. II he is q widOwcr. keep two
eyes ou him.
Don put too much sweet stun on pa
per II you DO YOU viii hear il in after
years when your wife has some espe-
c.ol purpose iu iuhicting upon you the
Sevcrest punishment known 10 a mar
ricd man
Go home at a reasonable hour in the
evening. Don't wait until girl has
% throw ler whole soul into q yawn
that SIZE can't cover with both hands.
A little thing ike that might cause
ccolnoSS 40 the very beginning of the
game
II. on tie occasion OF Your first call.
the girl upon whom YOU have set your
young affections looks like an iceberg
and acts Ike cold wave. take your
leave early and stay away. Woman
In her hour ~ freeze Is uncertain.
COY and hard 70 please.
l. cold weather finish saving good
night in Tie house. Don't stretch il all
the way TO the gate and thus lay the
foundation for future asthma. bron-
chitis. neuralgia and chronic catarrh
10 help you 20 worry the girl after she
has married. Don't lie about your
financial condition. II Is very annoy
lnG T. a bride who has pictured a life
or ease in her ancestral halls 70 learn
too late that YOU expect her TO ask n
baldheadel od parent who has been
uniformly kind 10 her 10 take you both
IN ont ~ tie cOld.-Ch.caso Journal.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
The Courier Next Week.

The COURIER will be issued next
week, as usual. Heretofore the
Office force has been given a week
off during Christmastide, but as
our work will hardly Justify the
closing of our Office for a week. we
will issue the COURIER as usual.
We are sending out red tickets"
to those whose subscriptions have
expired, and we trust that all will
renew promptly.
The year has been one of great
expense and hard work for us. and
we have received many flattering
compliments on the paper.
We can say this without fear Of
contradiction: The COURIER is
the best printed and most readable
weekly in Virginia today. even
though other papers have more
news matter because of being pub
ished in larger towns. There are
a large number of daily papers in
Virginia whose printing cannot
compare favorably with that Of the
COURIER.
We simply ask that those who
criticise our product will compare
1t with those papers published else
where in the State.
Wishing our many friends and
patrons n Merry Christmas. with
wishes for their continued good
health and prosperity, we assure
them that the COURIER will grow
better next year as it has grown
this year over the last one.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Clarke County Health Report.

In the last issue of the Virginia
Health Reports we notice the fol-
lowing from Clarke county:
"One case pernicious malarial
fever; few cases tuberculosis; some
typhoid fever. Few cases small
poX, coryza and la grippe prevail
ing, Sanitary condition very
good"
The Clarke county Board is COM
posed of DIR. ChaS. O. Dearmont.
of White Post, DR.. j. Edward
Harris, of Berryville, and DIR.
Robert c. Randolph, of Boyce.
We note also that the State
Board omitS the "e" in spelling
Clarke.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
divorce and Occupations.

There has always been lower per
centaSe OF divorces among men en-
gagged in agricultural pursuits than in
any other calling. not excepting the
clergy. Soldiers, sailors and marines.
IN the other extreme. show the highest
average OF marriage infehcity Next
among the high averages come the
hoStler>. the actors, agricultural la
borerS, baTtenders. servants and wait
erS. musicians and teachers Of music
photographers. paper hangers. BARRIERS.
lumbermen. and 50 on diminishing in
ratio until the lowest average Is reach
ed. aS before stated. among the farm
erS. Baltimore American.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
ight-Duttefer.

\ marriage license was issued
from the Clerks Office here Mon
day for the marriage of Miss Ger
trude Y. Dutterer to Mr.. Harry p.
Light. The ceremony will be sol
emnized at the home of the bride 5
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. f.
Dutterer, today. Miss Dutterer
is highly popular and attractive
lady and Is we'll known to a host of
friends in the county. Mr.. Light
is rising young business man
in the Wadesville neighborhoOd.
After the ceremony the couple
will leave for a trip to Northern
and Eastern cities, after which they
will reside at Wadesville. The
COURIER extends its best congrat-
ulations and wishes for happiness.
health and prosperity.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Baptist.

There will be religious services
IN the Baptist Church Sunday at
IL O'Clock, Rev. Julian Broaddus.
the pastor, officiating.
MIR. BroadduS will fill the pulpit
at Millwood at 4 p. m.
The Christmas Tree and Special
Services will be held Tuesday eve
nmg at o'clock.
There will be music, songs. reci-
tauonS, carols, and other forms of
especial interest to the children.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Fight Will Be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing heir
ears against the continual recommends
tion of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will have long and bitter
fight with their troubles, if not ended
earlier by fatal termination. Read what
7. Il. Beall, of Beall, Miss has to say;
Last fall my wife had every symptom
Of consumption. She took DR. Kings
New Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her Guar
anteed by c. Blencowe, druggist. Price
soc, 81 Trial bottles free
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
WEODEO TO a VASE.
tlnEuiar Marriage Ceremony THAT
MRs Witnessed In china

Was Witnessed In China.
One OF the most extraordinary of
Chinese customs % western minds i
the not infrequeut practice Of marry
ing celebrated widows 10 native vases.
An American traveller witnessed such
a ceremony. which was performed with
great pOmp. The widow WAS of high
station. When the news OF her hrS-
bands death reached her she was in
consOlable and wished To- enter the
state OF widowhOOd. but her father de
INJURED. Somebody suggested that an
other husband might De forthcoming.
and, as may readily be surmised. at
this stage of the proceedings the wom-
an was i'm despair a wise teacher OF
the COnfucian philosophy was consult
cd, and ne recalled TO mind the ancient
ceremony Of marriagSxfO a flower vase.
IL was n rite Of great antiquity. leg
end attributing its origin 70 an empress
who ruled before the Christian era. It
was decided that the woman might
marry the red vase" II was neces-
sary. however. 20 procure the imperial
sanction. This the great wealth OF
her father obtained and on May ! the
wedding was solemnlzed
In the procession the vase was car
ried under a silken canopy on a palan-
Quin borne by youths of noble birth.
while the bride followed I'm another pa
lanQuin guarded by twelve maidens
and twelve matrous. \ military guard
and civic escort made mp the parade.
Her bridegroom. the vase. is q speci-
men OF great value and antiquity: in
deed it is said to excel in delicacy OF
ornamentatiou anything OF its kind i'm
the Flowew Kingdom.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Good Position in Winchester.

Mr.. David Reardon. son of Mr..
NJ. II. Reardon. of White Post.
has been appointed to the position
of collector for the Farmers and
Merchants National Bank of Win
chester. The COURIER Joins Mr..
Reardon'S friends in compliments
ING him on his success. and we are
glad To hear of the success of any
Clarke County boy at any time.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
The Churches.
Episcopal.

The Christmas Tree will be
erected i'm the Parish House and
the presents will bc distributed
Saturday at $3.50 p. m.
The services at Grace Episcopal
Church will be- conducted by the
Rector, Rev. Edward Wall, at IL
A. m. Sunday.
The following musical program
will be rendered by the choir con-
sisting of Misses Wall, Baughman
and Page, sopranos; Mrs. Van
Hook. alto; Messrs. Taylor and
Cummins. tenors; DIR. Page and
Mr.. Alfred Kerfoot, bassoS; Miss
Jane c. Moore, organist:
Professional, Hymn "a.
Nenite by Elvey, in 4.
Gloria Patria, by Millard.
TeDeum, 10y Baumbach, in b fiat.
Bcnedictus, by Camp, in ID.
Hymn 5s, 20, Little Town Of
Bethlehem.
Kyrie, by Alvey, in A.
Gloria Tibi. by Monk.
Hymn 80, by Nevin.
Ofertory. Calm on the Listen
ing Ear of Night by Murray, in
b fiat.
Communion Service in + by
Cover.
Recessional, Hymn 10.
There will be no evening service
ON Christmas day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Attention, COnfederateS!

All members of j. +. Is. Stuart
Camp of Confederate Veterans are
urged to attend the meeting which
will be held in Camp Hall, Berry
vile, on Saturday, December "a,
as the annual election of officers
will be held and other business of
importance transacted. The meet
ing will be called to order prompt
ly at 2:30 p. m.
BY order of Commander.
w. Il. MHToN. Adit.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Exciting Deer Chase.

MeSSrs. +. w. and 4. j. Lloyd
and f.. {. Smallwood had very
exciting chase after a deer on the
Blue Ridge one day last week.
The party were very near the
animal several times, but its fleet
ness Of foot and agility succeeded
in getting it beyond danger. Dur
inc the chase the deer ran through
the ward or Mr.. Stickles, who lives
on the mountain.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Virginia Building Goes Cheap.

The Virginia building at the
Worlds Fair at st. Louis has
been sold to housewreckers for
$500. We believe the building
cost about S25, 900 to erect. We
have several times wondered if
the advertising was worth the
expenditure, and feel now that il
was not.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining i'm the
BerryviIle po>totiicc for the week
ending Dec L.:
Mrs. DeNer Groves.
Mrs. Lulu Christopher.
Mr.. John AinSworth.
Persons calling for the above let
terS viii please say they are adver-
tiSed and pay one cent for each
letter received.
ALIEN. MCCORMCK. u. VI.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Administrator Notice.

All persons indebted 10 the estate OF Miss
Thomasia Nelson Meade will please come
forward and settle at once, and all parties
having claims against her estate will please
present them To me at my office in Win
chester Va. properly authenticated
SHIRLEY CARTER.
Admr. of Miss Thomasia Nelson Meade
II 80 I'm
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
4 Frightened Horse,

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
RANGES. IT behooves everybody TO have
reliable Salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles, dis
appear quickly under its soothing effect.
25c, at c. Blencowe's drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
japanese EngIish

At Il recent exhibition OF pictures in
Tokyo. Japan. the following notice was
posted: NO visitor who Is mad or in
toNicated i allowed 10 enter in. il any
person found in shall be claimed TO re
tire. No visitor is allowed 10 carry in
with himself any parcel umbrella.
stick and the like kind. except his purse.
and is strictly forbidden 10 take with
in himself dog or the same kind of
beasts. Visitor is requested 10 take
care of himself from thievly."
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Identified.

What has become" asked the oc-
casional guest. "ot the pretty black
eyed girl who used 10 wait at that
table over in the COvnCrE"
What pretty black eyed girl:' frig-
idly inquired the young woman with
the Snub nose and prominent chin.
III l remember rightly. she had a
little bit Of mole on one check"
''Oh. that girl with the blotch on her
face? l think somebody married her" ."
New York Press
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expensive.
Occasionally life itself is the price of a
mistake, but you'll never be wrong if
You take DR.. Kings New Life Pills for
dyspepsea, dizziness, headache, liver or
bowel troubles. They are gentle yet
thorough, 25c, at c. Blencowe's drug
store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Methodist.

There will be regular services
at the Methodist Church at IL a.
m. and 7:30 p. m. on Sunday. by
Rev. &. w. Stallings, pastor.
The Christmas services for the
ounday-School viii be held Satur-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-12-21
Notice


Bank of Clarke County.
Berryville, Va, Dec. 20. 1904.
Monday, December 26. 1904. be-
ing legal holiday Christmas Day
falling on the Sunday preceding).
this Bank will be closed; all paper
maturing ON that day may be paid
on Tuesday, December -. 1904.
ions b. NELL. Cashier.