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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
LAKE VIEW

"Mnlbr7oS." the home of MI and
Mrs William Swmley. was the scene
last Wednesday evening OF "a very pretty
weddinA when their youngest daughter.
Mary Eleanor, became the bride of Mr..
J. Mac Cain The parlor wsS beauti-
fully decorated with evergreens and
poted plSHts The bridal party entered
the parlor to the strains of "Lohengrin. '
rendered 10y Mr.. Galen Swimlev. OF Bun
kcr Hill. a cousin of the bride The
bride, leaning ON the arm of the groom.
WAS preceded 10y Miss Nellie Wright
an Mr. Harry Swimley, brother Of
the bride. They were met by Rev u.
III. ScanlOn, of Berryville, who performed
the ceremony. The bride was becom-
ingly attircd in navy blue silk with vel
vet trimmings and pearl ornaments. and
carried "a shower bouquet of white car
nations. The maid of honor wore a suit
of blue cloth and carried pink carna-
.tions. The groom and his best man
wore the conventional black. After the
ceremony and congratulations and best
wishes extended the young couple. an
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
To EQuitabIy Divide Railroad Taxes

] call yorr attention 60 bin pending
before the Legislature to distribute
amongst the different counties of the
state The tax on the rollin---,ock OF an
railroads in proportion 90 the MILEAGE of
such railroads in each county.
y recent decision I'm The Cour, % AID.
peais Of this state in the case of tle Al.
lantic S Danviue u. R. Co. SIS. LYONS
- Southeastern Rcpor,e-. page e34
gives all of ,li- TAX to Che Citv wher.
the principal office of tle railroad com
pany happeu, Co be fixed by its charter
For instance. an of the rolling stock OF
the Southern Railroad. amountin- %
some millions OF dollars in value. i, taxed
locally in Richmond for the benefit o..
thar City. although the company ha.
only half mile 0f track. no shops nol
offices ot amy consequence in that ci,v
Tie Court in This case plainly intimate,
that this is ineQui,able and unjust
buJ can only be corrected bv legislation
hence ;lis Bin 20 which call attention
II tie present pending bill passes and
becomes law IL viii add S225.0OO. 10
The taxable values in Clarke and War.
ren. I think IL cleSrly 20 the interest O..
these two counties tlat the hin should
pass. The city OF Roanoke row gets an
of the tax on the rollinC->tock ot ,he
Norfolk X Western. We have abou,
eighteen miles Of track of the y. N W
in this county. and If this bin passes. we
Will get the tax upon about $I25.O0o
over ana above the taxable values of
other property in this county. This Will
be a great relief 10 the owners OF land
and personal property.
l would suggest that the Board of ~.
perviSOr> meet and take actiOn upon H.
Ii may be that the bill has passed. but
l have seen no notice Of il in the paper.
Ii il has not passed, il j. well worth IN,
consideration of the Board of Superv.s
ors in this county which controls th,
taxing lpOwer would not troubl,
YOU to insert this communication. eN
cept for the fact regard il As one in th,
interest of the tavpaying public.
MARSHALL NCCORNIck.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Prosperous Clarke County Boys.

In a personal letter which we
have recently received from a
Clarke county boy who is now in
Norfolk holdinga good position. he
says:
1t Is the greatest pleasure in
the world 10 me TO receive the
COURIER and to read your per
sonal notes about what my friends
in Clarke are doing. There are
"A good many Clarke boys down
here, and all, | ann happy To say.
have done well. Sam Thomas has
Just taken position with tie Old
Dominion Steamship Company 4:
the Baldwin boys are rising young
business men in this city: Edward
Stribling has risen To the head of
an important manufacturing es-
tabliShment: Eddy Lee is the lead
ing dentist of Norfolk: jim
CReddy') Thompson is managing
editor of the Norfolk Dispatch I:
DIR. j. Jett Mccormick (who mar
ried one of Hon. Marshall McCor-
mick's daughters, and who him
self is a Clarke boy) has one of the
leading medical practices in the
city, and is looked upon and is al
ready one of the most prominent
rs well rs most promising physi-
clans in this section of Virginia.
There seems to be considerable
growth of Hearst sentiment
throughout the State. | presume
this gratifies You, as the COURIER
was an original Hearst paper"
All of which only goes to show
what we have persiStently said.
The Clarke county boys can get the
best that the world offers if they
will only bestir themselves and go
after it.
Clarke county boys are succeed
ing in business and professions in
every State in the Union. May
their success continue TO show
their fellow-men that their native
county is indeed productive of the
hraVeSt and host
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Our County Newspaper.

Livery person living in the County of
Clarke should have great pride i'm the
county paper. for il Is chiefly through
the county paper that we are able 10
know of the Whereabouts. wishes. desires
and general welfare of our neighbors and
The county at large. Therefore every
resident OF the county should LOYALTY
support the paper in the many ways in
which they can. The COURIER has al
ways been above the average aS a County
newspaper and having weekly circula-
tlOn of about 1000 copies goes into the
homes of our friends and relatives and
business associates. \ few years arO
the COURIER lost al deaths hand an
able editor in John q. Crown: a man of
the highest moral character. who wears
ago gained the confidence and respect of
every citizen of the county by his demo
cratic political and social ideas and al.
VOCacieS thus giving the COURIER the
strength Of Gibralter among the county
newspapers in the section and State.
Today the COURIER still stands the same
sud advocates like principles And its
old supporters and friends should make
a greater effort than before 10 advocate
these principles through the COURIER.
and stand by lis most worthy young edi.
tors in their homes; and untiring efforts
10 serve and please the residents OF our
beautiful county. Ii may be thought and
said that a change came OF was made bv
the new editors, but think this is a mis-.
taken idea. III there is change il is in
the minds of the people, if they fail to
give their full support and patronage to
the county paper by all right and true
principles. Something has been said Of
the present editors stating that the old
Confederate soldier should take back
seat in politics or official affairs. | do
not think land | read the COURIER care.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Medical Society Meets Today.

The Medical Society of Freder-
lex and Clarke Counties will hold
Its meeting today at noon in Win
ston Hall.
The subject which will occupy
the attention of the Society is
Appendicitis
The following papers will be
read:
Dr. Cover. History and pro-
bable etiology.
DR.. Latane. Varieties and Di-
agnOsis.
DR. Mcclure. Acute Attack
Treatment other than Surgical.
DR. Harris Recurrent Appcn-
dicitiS Probability and Frequency
OF Subsequent Attacks.
DIR. Randolph. Operations Of
Election Time.
DR. Boyd. Surgical Technique.
There will be two candidates for
election to the society, Drs. Brum-
back and Dcarmont.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
WILDWOOD

No services We're held in the Baptist
Church last sunday, as the pastor. Rev.
Sheppard, has been Ill with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs, r. II. Ritter are quite i'll.
Mr.. Herber, Browne. who has been
very i'll with ,yphoid-pneumonia. is now
recovering.
Hugh Nelson, Jr., has been laid mp for
several days with heavy cold.
Mr. f. \. Lindsey has gone TO Wash
ington. where he viii spend several
days, and then 30 10 Norfolk 10 attend
the convention.
Mr.. John Lindsey had his foot pain
fully injured by heavy barrel falling
on il one day last week
Mr.. Alex JolliHe is suffering from a
heavy cold
Messrs. \ l.. GlaS>cock and c. L.
Estcp attended the Luray convention
las; Tuesday, and report a very inter
e~ting meeting, at which Mr.. Garter
LoUthan made impressive speeches.
MIR w. +. X. Martin left for his home
in Maryland last Wednesday, after a
visit TO friends in the county
\ delightful dance was given At the
home of Mr.. Joe Copenhaver. at Boyce.
last Friday night.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02

elegant reception was held. The brid.
was the recipient Of many hanIsom,
and useful presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Cain
arc two Of The most popular young peo
pie Of this neighbOrhoOd We wisf
them happy and prosperous journey
over matrimonys sea.
The funeral OF the late James Kelli
can, who died in Winchester. was held
at Red Bud last Wednesday afternoon
Rev. ;. ID. skelton officiating. Mr. Kel
lican was well-knowu here. being a
brother-in-law Of Messrs. Newton and
James Keller.
The many friends of Mr.. VIM. Knight
viii be panied TO learn that his condi.
tion remains unchanged. Mr.. knight
has been III for several months.
Mr.. d. T. Wood has been quite indis-
posed for the past week.
Miss Annie Shipe. Of Darkesviile. W
Va, who has been spending the winter
with her cousin, Miss Mollie Bromley
returned home last week.
Mrs. Arthur Ridgeway. Of Pennsyl.
vania, is visiting her father. Mr.. William
swimley, Of Burnt Factory
Mrs. Margaret Cain. who has been IN
for some time, is only slightly better.
Mrs. Lula Morgan. Of Bunker Hill
visited in this neighborhood last week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
ARABIA

Mr.. Jacob Stickle- has rented Mr.
Elick Whitsell' farm. which Is located
about two miles south of Wade,vilIe
Mr.. SticEles viii move the lst of April
Mr.. Miller Swimley Is out again after
a weeks sickness
Mr Michael Pope Of near Crums {.
very III at his home
Mr. Hugh Hardesty spent sunday with
his uncle, Mr.. Miller Swimlev.
Mr. Hunter Slime is delivering hi.
wheat az Winchester
Mr. A.. !. Himmel is out sgain after
having two ribs broken and several
bruises 10y frightened horse some time
ago.
Mr. Jack Gruhbs still continues IN at
his home near CrumS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
rs grave Ss an individual disorder of the
system Overw ork, loss of sleep, ner-
vous tension will be followed 10y utter
collape. unless a reliable remedy is inn
mcdiately employed. There's nothing
80 efficient To cure disorders of the Liver
or Kidneys as Electric hitters It's n
wonderful tonic. and effective nervinc
and the greatest all around medicine for
run down systems. 1t dispelS Nervous
ness, Rheumatism and Neuralgia and eX
pcls Malaria germs Only soc, and sat
isfaction guaratecd by {. BlencOwe,
Druggist
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
CORRESPONDENCE
BOYCE

Mrs John Chrisman and daughter
have returned home after pleasant visit
to her mother, Mrs. J. W Sprint.
Mrs. Nora Garvin is visiting her daugh-
ter Catharine, who is attending school
in Roanoke
Mr.. Aleck JollifTe, is at his home sick.
Miss Daisy Glasscock, Of Millwood.
spent few days with Miss Lucy JolliHe
last week
Mr.. VI Dunlap was much surprised
last Thursday. February 2Jth. his birth
day. when going home from the station
th7t evening 10 find Flinch party.
Those present were Misses jamie Moore.
Ellie Lewis. Ruth Ford. Lucy JolliGe.
Eta Reid, and Mrs y. Garvin. NIessrs.
Holly Pipher. Powell Jolliffe and Stan
ley Andrews 4 fine supper was given
and the table beautifully decorated with
crimson carnations. All enjoyed them
selves very much and wished Mr.. Dun
lap many more happy birthdays
Mr. Jos. Keeler is sick, and unable TO
ne az MS business.
Rev. I. J. Ingle preached at this place
sunday afternoon at o'clock
Mr. and Mrs. Reid spent sunday even
ing with Mrs Reid'- mother Mrs. Jollife.
DR.. STUART was called twice last week
20 see Mr.. Howard C.. Levi and two OF
his children who We're sick at their home
near Old Chapel
Please tell your White Post cores
pondent that I think s.. Paul did no
more than he ought 20 have done. when
DE restored The young man back 10 life
again. after preaching so long sermon
thar the young man went 90 sleep and
fell out OF The window. ST Paul had TO
assume some Of the responsibility. A
your correspondent tries 10 Justify his
long sermon by referring 20 81 PauTs.
he should assume some Of the responsi-
bility of my getting sleepy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Defeated 0hiO'S Strong Man.

Harry Waller, of Berryville, the
Modern Samson had contest
last week with the champion strong
man of Ohio, at New Philadelphia
in 4 wcight-lifting and wrestling
contest. Harry was victorious in
every number ON the program.
Harry Waller is Young strong
man of great promise. His weight
is only l20 pounds, but he juggles
l6O-pound dumb-bellS in each hand ,
supports sixteen men on a plat
form, bends steel spikes, and per-
forms many other featS of great
strength.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
For an EX-COnfederate

THE CLARKE COURIER offers a
prize to the ex-Confederate veteran
residing in Clarke county who re-
ceives the largest number of votes
in our Coupon Contest between
this issue and July Is. The last
coupons will be printed in our
issue of July II.
We offer choice of the follow
ing prizes:
Fifty dollars in cash:
\ Handsome Solid Gold Watch:
a free round-trip ticket to the
st. Louis Worlds Fair for him
self and any lady member of his
family.
Every new cash subscriber to
the COURIER will bc entitled to cast
- votes.
The ballots will be counted by us
on Tuesday of each week and then
placed in the vaults of the Bank of
Clark County.
Every Wednesday we will pub
llsh the vote up to the previous day.
vt the close of the contest the
ballots will be re-counted and the
final result announced.
Cut out the ballot on the fourth
page.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02

For a long time the two year old
child of Mr.. p. l.. Mcpherson. -
\. Tenth St, Harrisburg. Pa. ..
would sleep but two or three hours
in the early part of the night.
which made it very hard for her
parents. Her mother concluded
that the child had stomach trouble.
and gave her half of one of Cham
berlain'S Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. which Quieted her stomach
and She slept the whole night
through. Two boxes of these Tab
lets have effected a permanent cure
asd She is now we'll and strong.
For sale by j. {. Avis. Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
HORSE SHOW DATES.

RERRYVILLE, August 1919.
beesburg, June 50.
Fredericksburg, June 22-23.
Culpeper, July 4-5.
Manassas, July 2O-24.
Orange, July 27-2S.
charlottesville, August "a.
Staunton, August 50.
Front Royal, August ll-12.
Harrisonburg, August 1911.
WarrentOn. August 24-25.
Lynchburg, October l1-14.
Richmond, October I7-22.
Norfolk, October 25-2S.
Cameron Run alexandria MOI
decided.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
READ IT THROUGH.
'TWOHld Spoil This Story 10 Tell 1t in
the Headlines.

To use an eighteenth century
phrase. this Is an Ger true tale. -
Having happened in small Nir-
ginia town in the winter of 1902.
il Is a story very much of the pre-
cent. Up toa short time AGO Mrs.
John T.. Harmon. of Mclfa Station.
Va, had no personal knowledge of
the rare curative properties of
Chambcrlaip'S Cough Remedy.
Last January She says, my
baby took 81 fearful cold and at one
time | feared she would have pneu-
monia, but one of my neighborS
told me how this remedy had cured
her little boy and began giving
il to my baby at once and it soon
cured her. heartily thank the
manufacturers of Chamberlain :
Cough Remedy for placing so
great a cure within my reach.
cannot recommend it too highly or
say too much in It's favor. | hope
all who read this will try il and bc
convened aS | was. For sale bN
j. c. Avis, Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Roy BTeiChbill PardOled.

y pardon was received last sat
urdaN from Governor \. j. Mon
tague for Roy Breichbill. the l3-
Near-old boy who has been confined
in the County Jail for the past
four months. The boy was con-
yicted of housebreaking at the
store of Mr.. NJ. NJ. Swimlcy last
fall. and was sentenced To one wear
in the County Jail and 10 pay a
fine of 81. The amount of money
which he secured from Mr.. Swim
ley = store was only $3.50 and this
was recovered. Citizens of Berry
Vile started the petition for hi-
pardon and secured the signature,
of nearly all the Court officers and
of the jury which tried the case
GOvcnor Montague thought TN,
boy had been sufficiently punished
and that the ends of Justice had
been met. After his release Mon
day he was provided with good
suit of clothes end placed on the
Norfolk x Western train and sent
To his home in Maryland near
Hagerstown. He Is a very bright
lad. and he promised to let this be
a lesson TO him i'm future life and
To cause him TO keep i'm the straight
path.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
STONE BRIDGE

Miss Maud Kenncrly has returned
home from a visi, e. Front Royal
Mr.. John Kerfoo; died sunday az his
home near here
Mrs. John Trenary is on the sick list
Rev. Mr. Brown, OF Stephens City. viii
preach his farewell sermon at Refuge
mex, sunday.
J.] Littlcton * Bro. purchased some
hne sheep last Wednesday from Mr.. Ton
Shumate.
Mt. Albert Carpcr has moved 90 Mr.,
Lucy Meadows farm.
Mr.. Isaac Conner has shipped i've car
loads Of lime from Vaucluse
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Public Auction Sales.

The following public auction
sales in this county will bc held in
the near future, full particulars of
which may be seen ON forth pace
of this papes:
Marshall Mccormick. March -.
I'D. Royer. March -.
Frank Wise. March l..
j. +. RoYSton, March 2l.
W. w. SmalIwood, March ~.
+. p. Dorsey. March %.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Westward, HO!'

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Marshall
left Monday for Los Angeles. Cali
fornia, where they will make their
future home. The COURIER goes
with them to their new home, and
we hope that every success and
perfect health will be their portion
through future days.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
TO Arrange for kOSby Reunion.

At the meeting of j. f. b.
Stuart Camp of Confederate Vote
rams, held last Saturday, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed
to perfect arrangements for the
reception and entertainment of
Mosby's Men, at their big reunion
which Will be held here next Au-
gust: y. Moore. Jr.. j. +. Grif-
fifth, DIR. Cyrus Mccormick. II. q.
Allen, Nicholas Moore and John
X. Shipc.
The article on editorial page
was written and printed before the
Camp took the action above iadi-
Gated, EDS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored 10y those
tireless, little workers-Dr Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work
night and day, curing Indigestion, Bill
BUSINESS, Constipation, Sick Headache
and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel trou
bles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure. Only
&c at c. Blencowe's drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02

Avoid all drying inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals the mem
hrane. Ely's Cream Balm i such a rem
edy and cures Catarrh easily and pleas
antly. Cold in the head vanishes quick
ly. Price 80 cents at druggists or by
mail
Catarrh causes difficulty in speaking
and 10 a great extent loss of hearing.
BY the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearinS have greatly improved.-J. W.
Davidson, ATTY AT Law, Monmouth, III.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Colds Are Dangerous.

How often YOU hear it remarked:
It's onlya cold, anda few days la
ter learn that the man Is on his back
with pneumonia. This Is of such
common occurrence that a cold
however slight. should not be dis
regarded. Chambcrlain's Cough
Remedy counteracts any tendency
towards pneumonia. 1t always
cures and l. pleasant to take.
Sold by j. {. Avis. Druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Ask for the YELLOW TRADING StamnS.

The Traders Rebate Company
of New York, will give free of
charge yellow Trading Stamps for
all cash purchases at the following
stores:
Il. u. HardeSty, General Nler-
chant.
Louis Scheuer, Clothier.
James Il. Dakeman. Confec-
toner.
Charles Blencowe Druggist
Call and get book.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Concert bY Leo Wheat.

Leo Wheat, the famous pianist.
will give a concert i'm the Audito-
rum. at Winchester. Friday night.
March4. Those who attend will
not be disappointed in the music
produced 10y this wonderful pianist.
Tickets at IlorseN < AtwelIS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Notice.

\ meeting of the Stockholders
of the Berryville Building Associa-
ton will be held ON Saturday.
March 10. 1904, in the office of G.
VI. Broun. at II a. mn. This meet
inc Is called 10y order of the Board
nm lieu of the regular meeting
which was not held.
X. ID. HARDESTY.
Secretary and Treasurer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Coal Oil Stove Exploded

\ Coal oil stove In the icwelry
stare of Mr.. Oscar Littleton eN-
ploded early this morning and "a
conilagation was narrowly avcrted.
The burning stove was quickly
thrown into the street where il
soon died out. The floor of the
store was Slightly damaged.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Tenant House DESTROYED

The tenant house ON the farm of
MIR. Adam WithcrS, about two
miles from Summit Point. W. Va.
was destroyed " fire last week.
The total loss Is about $500. ON
which was insurance of 5000. The
contents of the house were saved.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
TOrrenS Bill Killed.
a.. m.

BY vote of Is to fl, the House
of Delegates killed the TorrcnS
land registration bill yesterday.
Hon. Blackburn Smith was the
patron of this bill. 1t may he re-
introduced at the next session Of
the Legislature,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Fine Lambs.

Mr.. y. Mac Claggett has thirty
one January lambs which average
454 pounds in weight. This goes
To show that Clarke county is the
place to raise lambs aS we'll aS other
good things.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
N. {. Church. South.

The Quarterly Conference was
well attended Saturday and Sun
day, and reports were good.
Preaching next Sunday by the
pastor. Communion service atll
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-03-02
Prices in This Market Today.
Notice

There will be a called meeting oi
the Stockholders of the Berryvillc
Turnpike Company at the Virgins
House in Berryville, Va, on Sat
urday, March 5, 1904.
p. MCCORMICK, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-16
EXPECTS TO WIN.
Jeffrles Will Present 15oo Acres of
 Land to Lillian Campbell.

Columbus, Ga., September 15.-(special.) Mrs. Mary Conway. mother of 14 year old Lillian Campbell. today received a letter from John A. Day at Imperial Cal. secretary of T. E. Jenries. who recently offered the Campbell girl 15OO acres of California land.
 He says that Jeffries has left on a trip to Paris and will be gone until De- eember, but that upon his return he will transfer to the girl the land which Is worth s29OO He says that an uncle of Jeffries died recently in Duluth. Minn.' leaving him $1OO,0OO. He writes that lief fries expressing the nope that his visit to the Campbell girl would be a win ming visit"