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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
SUMMIT POINT.

Mr.. y. y. Davis, who has been home
for the past month on the sick list. has
returned to Wheeling, W. Va.
Mr. Walter Morrow left last week for
Norfolk. where lie has accepted a posi-
tion the Norfolk Dispatch.
Messrs. W. O. and +. VI. McKorkle.
I. b. Fsrnswor,h and Holmes Weaver
went 20 Baltimore Monday TO view the
ruins OF the great fire.
Mr.. =. H. Myers. postmaster at this
place, was called 90 Kearneysville last
week on account Of the death of his
mother.
Mr.. Harry G.. and Miss Mamie Fra.
zier Of Tiain, Ohio, are spending a cou-
pie of weeks with the family OF Mr.. and
Mrs. F. NJ McKorkle. of this place.
Misses Hattie Coylc and Bessie Allen
OF Charlestown. spent sunday with Miss
Aliens parents. Mr. and Mrs. James NJ.
Allen, OF this place.
Mr.. G. Holmes Weaver of this place.
spent sunday with his parents at Front
ROYAL
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Mrs. Mary E. Pierce.

One of the Saddest deaths which
has ever occurred in Clarke county
was that of Mrs. Mary f. Pierce.
widow of Capt. An. Pierce. which
occurred near Swimley last Satur-
day evening.
Mrs. Pierce had been helping 70
nurse her son. Mr.. Hugh Pierce.
who has been very IN from typhoid
fever for several weeks. Shortly
after o'clock last Saturday eve
ming she had reclined upon couch
and was resting, when suddenly
the grim reaper came and carried
into the great beyond the soul of
this sweet woman. The cause of
death was heart disease.
Mrs. Pierce was daughter of
the late Mr.. JoSeph Bell. was the
widow of Capt. \. y. Pierce of the
Clarke Cavalry. and was 66 years
of age.
She Is survived 10y four sons,
Dudley, Hugh, Buford and Vance:
also five daughters, Mrs. Annabel
Morrison. of Baltimore: Mrs. Jack
kimmelI. of Wadesyille; Mrs. j.
:. Clendcnning. of Bunker Hill;
Mrs. X. IL. Byrne. of Crums. and
Mrs. Howard Jones. of Brunswick:
one brother, Mr.. j. Vance Bell.
and one sister, Mrs. Lydia b. Har-
de>tN.
Mrs. Pierce was we'll known to
a large number of residents of this
section, and was esteemed as one
of the most cheerful and lovable
ladies'.
The funeral was held Monday
afternoon from Stones Church and
interment was in the cemetery ad-
Joining.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
George AShby Breaks Jail.

George Ashby who is we'll
known to the officers of Clarke
county, escaped from the Jail al
CharlestOwn last week. He was
locked up on the charge of maIic-
iously cutting a man named Dunn,
near Rippon, year or more ago.
He had previously served a term
of two years in the penitentiary
We understand that he left a
note in the Jail at Charlestown to
the effect that he would be back
in a couple of weeks to settle his
board bill"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Mr.. Randolph K. Ogden.

Mr.. X. X. Ogden, who had been
i'll at his home here for several
weeks, died about s O'Clock last
Saturday night.
1t seems only few days since
MIR. Ogden was in the COURIER
office, and a visitor remarked at
the time that he was one of the
most robust and healthy men of
his age in the County.
Mr.. Ogden had been closely
identified with the business and
commercial interests of Berryville
for many years, was member of
the building and contracting firm
of Thompson & Ogden. and owned
a great deal of valuable real and
personal property in the town and
county.
Mr.. Ogden was native Of JEFF
ferson county, w. Va. was 81
years of age, and had resided here
since 1869.
The funeral was held Monday
afternoon from the Presbyterian
Church, of which he was a men
ber. and the services were con
Quoted by Rev. ID. ii. Scanlon.
lnterment was in Green Hill Gem
etery.
One of the largest funeral assem-
blles was present at the Church.
His widow, who was Miss Hen
rietta Roderick, two daughters.
Mrs. DR.. George y. Hardesty and
Miss Minnie Ogden, and one son.
Chester, survive him.
During the Civil War Mr.. Ogden
enlisted in Company A, Second
Virginia Infantry. and was twice
wounded and captured.
He was 2 Mason of high degree.
had been member of the Town
Council, and was member of
other secret and religious societies.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Mr.. Samuel Bromley.

Mr.. Samuel Bromley, aged -
years, died at the residence of his
niece, Mrs. George X. Evans. near
Jordan Springs, last Wednesday
The funeral was held from the
house on Friday. Rev. ID. II.
Scanlon officiating. Interment
was made in Mount Hebron Gene
terry, at Winchester.
Mr.. Bromley was first married
when young man to Miss Mary
Ritter, of Frederick, who died i'm
this county. After her death he
went West and remarked. His
second wife, who was Mrs. Sarah
Kennedy, died in that section of
the country. After her death he
returned to Clarke county about
twenty years ago, and resided with
his two sisters, near Lake View.
both of whom died about two
years ago. Since their death he
had resided with Mr.. and Mrs.
Evans.
Mr.. Bromley is survived by two
brothers, Mr.. George Bromley, of
Winchester, and Mr.. Lorando
Bromley, of Kansas, and one sis
ter, Mrs. T. O. Wyndham, of
Winchester. He was also related
to Mrs. +. III. Erb and Mr.. Butler
Wyndham, of Berryville, and n
large number of residents of
Clarke county.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Better Than Gold

II was troubled for several wears with
chronic indigestion and nervous debil-
ity, writes F. J. Green, Of Lancaster.
y. II. NO remedy helped me until I
began using Electric Bitters, which did
me more good than all the medicine /
ever used. They have also kept my wife
IN excellent health for years She SAYS
Electric Bitters are just splendid for fe-
male troubles; that they are grand tonic
and invigorator for weak, run down
women. No other medicine can take its
place in our family" Try them. Only
soc. TatisfactiOn guaranteed by {.
BlencOwe Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

winchester Star. We print verbatim.
ICopyl
Editor Of Star"
/ As an uncalled for attack has beer
made upon the majority of the Board
OF Supervisors in your paper. think
the Star will allow a member Of said
Board TO reply in its columns. as a
member at the meeting Of the Board
held January 18th requested Of an Old
member information as to whether or
not the superintendent of Poor had
filed his annual report, and complied
with the law relative to said office The
member replied, yes, that everything
had been properly done" This member
had been appointed a committee to look
after the pOOr-house and its superintend-
ent afterwards found that Mr.. Fuoua
had not given bond, although he should
have done so last July, and furthermore
1t was the current report. that Mr.. Fu-
qua was contemplating buying a farm.
and giving up his position as Superin-
tendent Of the PoorhOuse. And as Mr.
Charles Smallwood, a cripple and the
son of probably as good a soldier as NTr
Fuqua, and my personal friend. request
q me 10 vote for him, I promised him 7
would not only vote for him. but 10 am
IN my power to secure his appointment.
did so. believing him 10 be "A suitable
person for the place, and I make no
apologies tor so doing. So far as Mr..
Fuqua being a good soldier is concerned.
| do not deny it and am certainly pleased
to hear that he was such, and should he
need assistance, 10 man sooner than 7
would more cheerfully offer il.
As to Mr.. Kownslar. had his commu-
nication only appeared in Clarke would
not have paid any attention to il. for we
AZ know him. But l want Mr.. Kown-
slar to distinctly understand that pro-
pose TO do my duty as an officer. and his
indignation, threats and the storms of
protest will not make me swerve from my
duty or from the position I have taken
Probably if Mr.. Kownslar would strict.
ly attend TO his own duties as County
superintendent of schools. required of
him under section 1439, seventh subdi-
vision thereof. he would please the ma
jority OF his constituents far better than
by meddling with the affairs of other
county officers. surely Mr.. Kownslar
would not expect the Board TO waver i'm
It's duty. because Mr.. FuQua was Con
federate soldier, If so, he is sadly nista-
ken. rs 10 Mr.. Kownslar's record as
20 standin- by Confederate soldiers l
would ask where he stood in the follow
Ing political fights, viz. EN-Confederate
smith Turner vs. VI. Mccormick. En-
Confederate John r. Castleman vs.
Blackburn smith; EN-Confederate Jo-
>eph Price vs. samuel Thomas: Ex-Con-
tederate O'Ferrall vs.. ". r. Alexander.
and last but not least, Parks. the .old
war horse, -. Fulton. The definition
of his position and the excuses therefor
will be interesting reading. dare saw.
TO the old Confederate soldiers.
As for myself, I have always been
ready 10 favor the Confederate soldier.
whenever I have thought he needed NV
assistance, and always expect 10 do So
court investigation upon this po.n;
Respectfully,
!. RANDoLrH GRIGsBY.
y member Of Board of Supervisors.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Attorney in Important Cases.

Hon. Marshall Mccormick has
returned from Lexington, where
he went to make an argument in
the Circuit Court in the case of
CofIey ~. the Norfolk and West
crn Railway Company. Cotfey
was injured in one of the railroad
company's quarrieS while getting
out stone. and is suing for $4,000
damages. Mr.. Mccormick scored
a point in the case, and had the
case sent back to rules. 1t will
come up again in April.
This office has Just executed the
brief i'm the case Of Faulkner vs..
Grantham, which is being carried
To the Supreme Court of Appeals
of West Virginia. by Mr.. McCor-
mick. This case is in rcgani To
the ownership of Grantham Hall,
an extremely valuable piece of
business property in MartinSburg.
w. Va. The amount of property
and rents ut stake In this suit are
more than $50, ZOO.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
LAKE VIEW.

This community was shocked last week
TO hear of the death of Mr. samuel Brom-
lev, who died at the residence of his
niece, Mrs, George Evans, near Berry
vile, last Wednesday evening. Mr..
Bromley was well known here, having
lived in this neighbOrhood ever since his
return from Iowa, about seventeen years
ago, unt's the last two years, which were
spent at the home where he died. Every
one liked this old gentleman; being of
a quiet and unassuming disposition, no
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
STONE BRIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Dennys young
est child broke its arm one day last week
by falling from chair.
DR.. Sumervine is confined to his bed
with pneumonia
Mr.. John c. Lee shipped a car load Of
hogs Monday from White Post
Capt. David Meade and wife spent last
Thursday at Glen Cottage.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kerfoot drove to
StrasburS last Thursday and returned
home Frinay well pleased with their
sleigh ride
Several OF onr farmers have sold their
last years wheat crop TO Mr.. David
Meade, Jr.
Some of our best farmers report that
their sheep and lambs are doing we'll
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Mr.. Pulliam'S Barn Burned.

Last Friday evening about six
o clock, the handsome barn of Mr..
Mathew Pulliam, located near
Nicklitfe, was entirely consumed
by fire with all of its contents.
Mr.. james Bell, who tenants the
farm. had gone into the house To
get ready for supper, and happen
INC to look out of the Window he
saw flames running up from the
barn. All efforts were unavailing.
and the structure was soon a
SmOuldering ruin.
The barn was one of the most
substantial farm structures in this
country. was built from specially
selected timberS of very large size.
and was modelled 10y Mr.. Pulliam
after his ideas from years of ex-
perience in farming work. The
cost of the material alone was 81
500.
Three handsome colts. the pro-
perty of Mr., Bell, were cremated
in the barn. and about 500 bushels
of wheat, large quantities of feed.
etc, and practically all of Mr..
Bells farming implements and
machinery were destroyed.
The total loss of Mr.. Puliam
and MIR. Bell will be about X. 900.
on which there was insurance of
-, 500.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
A Delightful Affair.

Such is a very appropriate name
for the entertainment given by Mr..
and Mrs. II. ;. Bryarly on Web
nesday evening last, at Walnut
Grove their home near White Post.
The evening was all that one could
wish for in midwinter. A full
moon beaming down, bright stars
-twinkling, together with the merry
Jingle of sleigh bells, did much TO
put one in the humor of dancing.
and when the guests entered the
house and heard Hendricks band.
of Front Royal, giving forth catchy
ragtlmes, and strains of dreamy
waltzes, the dancing floor was soon
filled with lovers of the Terpsi-
chOrean art. With short inter-
missions the dancing was kept up
until twelve, when most sumpt-
ious repast was served. After
that the order was changed. and a
Leap Year dance INDUCED in.
What a Jolly time the girls had
selecting their partners,
All ltoo soon the strains of Home
Sweet Home. " told i'm tones soft
and low, that it was time for the
happy gathering TO disperse. so
after thanking the hostess for a
most enjoyable time. (as all who
visited at Walnut Grove" know
the Jingle of bells on the frosty air
told Of sleighs going in many direc-
tions. And then every one knew
that fifty people were thinking of
a happy evening, long to be re-
membered.
Among those present were three
grooms with their brides the former
having been ushers at Mr.. and Mrs.
Briarly'S wedding three years AGO.
Mr.. and Mrs. ChaS. Fritts of White
Post; Mr.. and Mrs. II. IL. Bryarly
of Winchester; and Mr.. and Mrs.
Shade Moore of Berryville. Other
guests were-NIiSs Eva Bryarly.
Messrs. Larick, Holiday. Shun.
and Roland Bryarly. of Winches-
ter; Misses Emily Powers and Flora
CaStleman and MeSSrS Maurice
Castleman andMr. Glass. of Berry
vile; Miss Glass. of Roanoke:
Misses Louise and Rosalie Meade.
Jessie and Halle ChriSman. Maud
kenerley, MeSSrs. John Earle.
Thompson Sewers, Robt. Briggs.
John Lee, Bowen Claggett, Carter
Cooke, Baker, and VIII Chamblin.
Ernest Meade, and David Reardon.
Reynolds Green. Lewis ChriSman.
VIM. Dearmont, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bowie. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Blakemore. Mr. and Mrs. +. \.
ChriSman of White Post.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
THE BRIDGES.

We have letter from the Mel
son & Buchanan Company, the con
tractors for the Bridges. in which
they say Mr.. Basford will be here
on February 22.
They also say that the working
drawings are already commenced
and that the mills will commence
rolling on the material some time
during the present month. 1t is
our intention to push this matter
so as TO make as early completion
aS possible.
That Is good news.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
MT. AIRY.

Mr.. John Longerbeam, who has been
working in Uniontown. Pa. is at his
home now near the Top.
Airs James Bell, Of Pine Grove. spent
last week with her daughter. Mrs. b.
Morris near Round Hill
j. G. Fletcher. Jr.. cf Washington.
spent a few days lately at his home near
the Top.
William Ashby. Of Bluemont. lately
OF Oniontown. Pa. is at his home at
present.
Messr-. A and Jos Elsea were at
the Top Saturday.
Tie cold weather and sudden thaw
has given a great many people bad colds
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
A Mothers Recommendation

l have used Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy for number OF
years and have no hesitancy in say
ing that it is the best remedy for
coughs, colds and Group / have
ever used in my family. / have
not words to express my conf
dence in this remedy.-Mrs. j. A.
MOORE, North Star, Mich. For
sale by j. G. Avis, Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

In reply 20 inquiries we have pleasure
in announcing that Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm is like the solid preparation Of that
admirable remedy in that il cleanses and
heals membranes affected 10y nasal catar-
all. There is no drying or Sneezing
The Liquid Cream Balm IS adapted to
use 10y patients who have trouble in in.
hailing through the nose aud prefer
spraying. The price, including spray
ing tube, is 55 cents Sold by all drug
gists or mailed by Ely brothers, 90 War.
rem Street, New York
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Mysterious Circumstance

One was pale and Sallow and the othe,
fresh and rosy. Whcnce the difference,
She who is bluShing with health uses Or
Kings New Life Pills to maintain IL
BY gently arouSing the iasy organs the,
compel good digestion and head oil con
stipation. Try them. Only S5c, at c
BlencOwe's Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
MaCCabeeS Will Entertain.

The Battletown Tent, Knights
of the MaccabeeS, will hold their
entertainment in Winston Hall
Friday night of this week. No
admission will be charged, and the
public is cordially invited to attend.
Some clever sketches and address
SeS will be delivered.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Nearly POFfeitS His Life

a runaway almost ending fatally.
started horrible ulcer on the leg OF J
b. Orner, Franklin Grove, III. For four
years it defied all doctors and all rene
dies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve had
no trouble TO cure him. Equally good
for Burns, Bruises, Skin Eruptions and
Piles. 25c at c. Blencowe's Drug Sore.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
New Rector for WiCklihe.

Rev. II. f. leager has accepted
Il call to the Episcopal Church at
Wickliffe. His charge will also
embrace the Church at Rippon and
one other ON the East Side of the
Shenandoah river.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Bought Fine Horses.

Mr.. W. W. Bowles. of this
county has returned from a trip 10
HarrISOnburg. where we under
stand that he purchased about a
carload of fine horses.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
To CURE \ COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money ifit fails to cure.
+. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
CORRESPONDENCE
A Communication.

We have been requested to publish the
following copy of letter sent 10 the
winchester Star. We print verbatim.
ICOpyl
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27
A PROSE SONG OF FAITH.

Is the world growing betterY Yes, slowly.
That there Is plenty OF evil In the world none viii
deny II Is exploited for all It is worth as news AID
ref every day some evil dies And every day there Is
added TO the worlds stock OF goodness other goodness
Broadly speaking there more kind deeds and more
hspnQ hands than ever before And there Is wider OPP
portunty for good
This earth becomes every day dscenter place 70 live
ln As never before man Is subdung the earth Where
oe stretched the desert blooms the rose The open
door Is more than trade opportunity Humanity every
shore Is getting chance
Was2 Yes: bat beside the calsaoa is The ambulance
Of the Red Cr0 And the world over the best ana the
wtst are holding up mpIonE hands FOR arbitration and
paoe FOR the afst time IN history var 10 being reck.
oned asa crime
outsagesS Yes; plenty OF them. Llnlss labor has
If The white breast Of uomanhood still bears
es ars Of csnturea Bacchus stlIl rules he helpless
victims And across the sea hapeas Armenia aeonizea
.sd her rdrsnsrlsh the wintFy mountains and the
uzsions afe silent
Yss. re, thea and thoaszpd Others But
wisdom viii cover the earth = the waters cover tf's
-. And tina wounded win End thsr good samaritans
aympathy d No longer csampsd TO relieve And fear do
uzs e. hope comes IN And hate grows weaker e low
IgFous stronger
Tts world Is growing bsttsr-slowly. -Eansas Cit
World.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

The eighth annual report Of the s. Louis ana san
Francisco railroad company not including the Chicago
& Eastern Illinois railroad for the ending June 80 was
issued Monday The gross freight earnings for the last
fiscal year we're ss7o2sl increase Of 1893 per cent.
over the previous year The gross passenger earnings
were an increase OF 2245 cent Including
mails express and miscellaneous items an increase Of
10 70 per cent In gross earnings shown The net earn
ings Of 1901 The decrease operating expenses per mile
was $50 or 252 per cent the total operating eK
penses for the preceding fiscal year being sl5sios1e
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

Willie the Indian Territory is up 10 arms against sne
Hamilton BILL on account OF the liquor clause or ratheE
the lack of prohibition in the b IL fact worthy oil
remark that no responsive sentiment Is aroused IN the
territory OF oklahoma Oklahoma either wants statehood
with the saloon or she wonderfully silent on the great
est question that confonts her people in the present
crisis II the people of Oklahoma want union with this
territory as they profess do they want to force the open
saloon ON the five tribes OF Indians or what 40 they
wantg To make a state half prohibition and half anti
prohibition would be an anomoy in craftsmanship Such
state would be bastard without parent or precedent
Would 1t not be well for the friends of temperance tC
wake ~ Oklahoma and make united effort TO preserve
and foster order and decency In the coming stateY
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

peculiar and most dangerous form of dissipation Is
said TO have been seized upon by many fubood Chero
KEGS in the hills east Of the river and about Tahequah
In some mysterious manner these Indians have many oil
them become confirmed cocaine ends and are spending
all the money they can raise for the drug Druggists IN
many localities are accused OF selling the article whc
seems to be especially fascinating TO these Indians 20
calne yenders t said ply their trade like the bootleg
ger and the country dance is avorte place for the
operations Steps should be taken to ascertain the trut
Of these stories and rigid prosecution should follow.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

The people are becoming tired Of 1.-THE advocacy OF an
individual for an ONCE who has nothing 10 recommend
him except his party anaton. The matter Of compe-
tency Is beginning 70 take paramount place in the
minds Of the voters and when the voters become indie
penden enough to vote only for the ceanest and most
competent men for public ofice the administration ol
anairs will be satisfactory When Henry george
declared II am for men," he touched cord which, Il
followed by the voters Of the land will make the United
States better place in which to liVe.Muskogee Times
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27
srNpAy.scHools OF WORLD.

According 70 the data prepared By W J. semelfolh
secretary of the worlds fourth sunday school conYen
ton held recently ID Jerusalem, there are &5oAooo
children and youth enrolled In the Bible schools OF
prostestan churches OF these tie United States has
II 1913 59l upon the looks Of its schools England aud
Wales coming next with something Ike one-hat this
number and Greece concluding the long roll with four
schools aud $50 scholars II IS nor too much 20 say that
under God the future OF the Chpreh is wrapped up in
these schools lie who gives tire least Of these little ones
cup Of cold water that shall refresh hisspritua nature
shall not he without his reward, while he who causes one
OF them to stumble and fall must come under the con
demnation which the Master pronounced against thoss
who make the humbles 70 perish The teachers engaged
in this labor OF will have new sense Of It's dignity
and Importance when they consider its magnitude and
bearing upon tie future Of ChrIsts kingdom.