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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
THE BABY POST.
a Curious Institution That Once
Flourished In ENGLAND.

FlourIshed In England.
Although few people are probably
now aware Of Ii, the fact remains that
there once fiourished In England q reg
ular baby post" the rates OF postage
being fixed on n strictly business basis,
according to distances traversed.
The curious Institution came into ex-
istence in connection with the found
ling hospital in Guilford street. when
this charity was first established, Ii
was understood that its operations
would be confined to London and its
environs. But the people of the coun-
try towns and villages heard of 1t and
showed decided disposition to share
In its advantages; hence the "baby
postr'
All over the country there were men
and women who entered vigorously
into the business of carrying chill
.dren to London and depositing them
Mt the gates OF the founding hospital.
The charge was 8 gulneas from distant
localities like York. and Monmouth,
down to guinea from places situated
within thirty 20 fifty miles Of the me-
tropolis. The unfortunate infants were
borne on horseback in panniers, two To
each pannier, or in wagons lined with
straw, for which the charge was some
what less.
Naturally abuses grew up in con.
nection with the traffic. But, even
apart from them, the mortality among
the posted" babies was terrible. Thus
out Of 14,034 received ct the hospital
In four years. only 400 lived to be
"apprenticed out" being a mortality OF
more than 20 per cent.
Eventually parliament passed g
measure abolishing the practice, and
the. "babJ post ceased.--London An
swers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
Little Locals

Miss Mary L. Shipe returned to her
home at Boyce. Va, Wednesday, after a
pleasant visit to the family Of Mr.. w. f.
Fowler, near town.-Farmers Advocate
The largest display of Christmas Toys
in town. Berryville Supply Co.
Misses Lucy Jackson, of Winchester,
and Olivia Jones. of Briggs, Va, have
been guests of NJ. and Mrs +. f. Clev-
enger, near town. Farmers Advocate.
Money to Loan-Money to lend in any
amount on Farm Land.
WHITING & SMITH.
Candies, Oranges, Nuts. Grapes, at
lowest prices. Berryville Supply Co.
Nice wet rain we had Monday night;
but il is hard on the farmers who have
corn in the fields
Wrappers and Boys Knee Pants,
special AT Palmbaum's.
GENERAL INSURANCE. Whiting
Il Smith
Mrs. Cornelia Hunter has returned to
her home "Rosemont," after an extended
visit 10 relatives and friends in Piltsburg
and Philadelphia.
Dates. Figs, Raisins, Currants, Citron,
Berryville Supply Co.
A full line of Underwear, suitable for
all, at the same old price at Palmbnum's
Mrs. Ewing Cockerell has returned to
her home in Warrensburg, No, after
visit TO her cousin, Mrs. John B. Neill
Tablecloths. Towels and Napkins at
the best prices at Palmbaum's.
Best place TO buy your Christmas
Goods. Berryville Supply Co.
Mrs Nelson Walker has returned to
Cincinnati. Ohio, after visit to Ter
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. r. Deahl
Furniture, Carpets and Rugs at
Coiner's.
S. L. Palmbaum has received big line
of Dress Goods, Silks and Velveis
Col. L. A. Stevens, of Hoboken, n. J..
is visiting relatives and friends here.
Comforts and Blankets, the warm kind
at the old prices, at Palmbaum's.
Mrs. DR.. r. p. Page returned last night
from an extended visit TO Petersburg, ac-
companied by her daughter, Mrs. Helen
Page McGill who will spend few weeks
here with her parents.
1t is intended for those who appreciate
quality, for those gentlemen who enj g
thoroughly matured, rich Old Kentucky
1iquor-I w. HARPER whiskey. Sold
by J. II. Huyett, Berryville, Va
Mrs. A. Moore, Jr., has returned from
visit of several weeks TO Washington
aud Baltimore.
Money 10 Loan-In sums of LOO or
more, secured by deed of trust on Real
Estate.
GEO b HARnIsIoN, Atty;
Boyce, Va.
Mr.. Scott Aiiieck, Of Winchester. was
shaking hands with his many friends here
Monday
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
A Universal Word.

One OF the first words that a baby
says Is mamma or mother. and it is
not strange, therefore, to find it one
Of the first and simplest words In ev-
cry language. There Is no word easier
for a child to soy than ma" unless
II be pa" In Hebrew and Arabic
mother is "em" and "am." It is
imam" in Welsh and "moder" in An
glo-Saxon- In other languages 1t is
slightly different, but near enough
like our own word mother" to make
1t an almost universal word. so that
a child crying In any language could
be understood in almost any other
language. Here are n few OF the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
a Queer Epitaph.

l may perhaps be allowed an inquiry
with regard to a stone said to have
been removed from Epwcrth church.
yard within the memory Of persons
now living. but when or By whom
nobody can say. 1t was TO the memory
OF one Richard Towris. and it bore
this inscriptions:
Who Hes here? Who do you think?
Richard Towris. and he liked dEsnk.
Drink? Drink. for why?
because R.shard Towris was always dry.
london Notes and Queries.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
A stutterino Story.

a noted humorist tells a suffering
story ut Is about two blacksmiths.
both Sufferers The first snatched a
redhot lump OF iron from the forge,
rushed with II to the anvil and then
began this conversation: 'N-n-now.
th--th-theE, st--strike qu-quicklyr
'W-w-where shall ! striker J-j-just
at the end. H-h-hurry upr .Th-th-this
end? Yes. OF c-c-coursc Mind YOU
hit s-s-stfaight.' All r-r-rIght. Shall
il-let her s-g-goT :, 'N-n-no. you
f-f-fool; the irons c-c-coId.'"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
All Kinds Of "Healilsr"

Following few days of high
temperature and spring like
weather, this vicinity was visited
by typical summer rainstorm
Monday night and Tuesday, with
thunder and lightning Tuesday
afternoon. sudden drop in the
thermometer Tuesday night, and
plenty of ice this morning. No
greater variety of weather could be
crowded into three days.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
%aterX.

Looks like rain today" said the milk.
man as he poured the customary quart
from his can to the pitcher.
IL always does" replied the house
wife, COMPRISING her lips with cold
significance.
sdfing an oath, he took up his liquid
burden and departed heavily. - New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
How kinafishssrs Parish

Dreadful is The death of the stately
kinghsher 4 hard winter is his GER
tain doom. Long observation seems to
Indicate the birds do not migrate. and
from having to enter the water for
their prey in winter their dripping feet
quickly become incased IN Ice. AS In
bard weat!icr ii is only possible Tor
them to alight either on snow or ice or
in water. 1t is easy to see how the ice
around their feet would quickly accu-
mulate and bring about a lingering
death.-London Globe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
An Attractive Residence.

Your residence can be made more
attractive, more stylish and more
comfortably by having it papered
with neat, artistic paper. lean do
this work for you alta fair price
and guarantee your satisfaction.
The price is low when the character
OF work and materials considered.
p. NJ. RIcAMoRE.
Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
Gasoline Engine for Sale.

Expecting to- install electric
motors. we offer for sale very
cheap for cash a Al Horsepower
Blakeslee Gasoline Engine and at
tachments. Is in excellent condi-
ton, and can be seen running at
CouRrEs Office any day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
Lose Fully cov.-.s

Adjuster-I've called to fix up that
matter of your house burning down.
Was the loss total? Heck Penn-Oh.
tn house Is plumb gone: but. young
Teller, eff tuck cent from yore com
pasy I'd feel Ike a thief. Mebbe you
heven't heard thet my wife tuck ad-
vantage o. tn excitement elope--
Puck II.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
P0rSale,

A small farm, in first class state
OF cultivation; desirabIy situated;
unsurpassed view of the mountain,
etc.; good orchard; running water
in every field; on turnpike in
Wildwood neighDorhood. Call on
or address G. b. JoNEs, Boyce,
Va. % r.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
Rosssured.

Say. pa. won't you buy me a drum r.
NO. In, afraid you'd disturb me
with the noise"
mo. won't, pa. I'll only drum
when you're asleep."--LIfe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
After fhe Rares

The curfew tolls The knell of parting
day; the grouchy herd winds slowly
Ger the lea. They failed to guess. as
sporting people say. which was the
shell that hid the little Washing
ton Herald
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11

II Is not question OF how much a
man knows. but what he can maks OF
what he knows.-HoIland.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
Return Library Books

A large number of books belong
ing to my circulating library have
been out beyond the time allowed.
Fines are now being imposed.
Return the books Al once, and save
cost OF fines.
J.. Il. RIcAMoRE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11

CoREECT-Attest:
w. A. BRADFORD.
NJ. w. JONES.
n. c. WARDEN
Directors.
STATE or VIRGINIA. COUNTY or CLARKE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me thi,
10th day of December. 1897.
!. T. l.. JONES, Notary Public
Ny Commission expires August 9th. 1905.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
No. 1888
No. 1888
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
66e
First National Bank
of BerryviIle,

At Berryville, in the State Of Virginia, at the
close Of business, December 3, 1907.
RFSOuRcFs
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-12-11
Mules for Sale.

Four-good Mules, will weigh
from 100 to 1900 each; well brok-
en- to work anywhere.
Call on or address,
w. p. RrcAMoRE,
Berryville. Va.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-10-11
Supplying Proper Heat.

Lovers of flowers as we'll as florists
ERE in the habit of transplanting from
The field before frost such plants as are
wanted for winter towering, either in
4 house window or greenhouse. After
;ransplanting them attention must be
paid to supplying proper tempera-
fure-for tender plants like tea roses
a warm house with heat ranging from,
W degrees to 80 or 90 degrees, for
the harder carnations and chrysanthe-
NUNS temperature of so degrees to
10 degrees. and for the still more hardy
violets and daisies heat not above 20
degrees by night and 20 degrees By
day is beSt.-American Cultiyator.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-10-11

one variety, red in another. The GEN.
fury plant, agave or American aloe,
is so called from the Greek word Won
derful-well deserved because Of its
obstinate peculiarities.
The plants are easily propagated
from offshoots. The leaves are very
thick, leathery, spring toothed and
spine pointed, three to six feet long.
They are whitish, lusterless green.
having the appearance Of a stiff metal
painted in dull colOrs. The variet!
edged yellow is somewhat more snowy
and attractive than the solid green.
At best the century plant has Il metal.
lic statuesque form. attractive be.
cause there is no other plant Of this
same appearance. They are MUCH
adopted for tub plants for the adorn'
ment Of lawns.-Georgia T. brennan
in Floral Life
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-10-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land ONCE at
Walla Walla, Wash, October 7, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Harry D. Clod.
felter of Kennewick, Wash. has filed notice of
his intention to make final fiveyear proof in
support of his claim. viz: Homestead Entry
No. l0.5ss, made January 70, 1902. for the NV Il
Section "a, TIP N. Range 2s. E. W. NJ, and that
said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Wella Walla, Wash, on Nov.
20. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF the land. viz: William NJ Butler, R. w.
Alexander, c. N. Bentley, Carl C. Williams. all
Of Kennewick, Wash.
Al. GILLIS, Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-10-11

Peonies, like enormous roses, in many
shades of delicate pink and deep Grim
son, also variegated and in pure white.
are grand flowers for massing at the
side of an entrance drive or the lawn,
for they give bold effect of rich color
which can scarcely be obtained by any
other herbaceous plant Double, single
or semidouble varieties are all beauti-
full and may be grouped together, each
plant being placed thirty inches from
the next, for they grow to large
size and should not be disturbed when
once established in the fall.
They require very rich soil, and they
will gather strength and beauty as
they form large clumps.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-10-11
Items In strawberry Culture.

l begin to mulch Strawberries about
six tons of light horse manure to the
acre for each foot Of bed.
If berries are raised for profit. they
should be ones main crop, for they
are then generally successful But
two acres on a 100 or $50 acre farm
will be sure to be neglected, as there
are more important crops.
Plant nothing but fancy varieties,
and if these will not grow on your
land better rot plant any. New kinds
should be planted sparingly. Fifty
plants are enough, unless you see them
growing the first and second years,
says Il New Jersey strawberry grower.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-10-11
<.osttx!4z# ~ ~. q
{RHa - S''}l{, SSNERS
<ACh>A, WV
THE CENTURY PLANT.

1t Is Said to Bloom In Less Than =
Hundred Years.
This is one of the most misunder-
stood of all plants. The general I'M
preston is that-it blooms but once In
a hundred years. The illustration of a
fifteen-year-old plant in full bloom IS
prima facie evidence that from fifteen
to twenty-five years of age results in
q tall stalk, flower crowned. The flow
ers are not snowy or bright. They
are tassel shaped, curiously turned
upward and of a yellowish color in
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-10-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at
Walla Walla washinnton, October I, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that William II.
Butler of Kennewick, Wash, has filed notice
of his intention to make final fve-year proof
in support Of his claim, viz: Homestead En-
try No. II ,5O4. made September S. 1902. for the
N. Z. "a Section 81, TIP n. Range %. Z. W. NJ =,
and that said proof will be made before Reg
lister and Receiver at Walla walla, Wash, on
Novem Der 20. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of the land. viz: Harry D. Clodfelter, X W.
Alexander, Carl c. Williams, G. NJ. Bently, all
A. j. GILLIs, Register.
Ali,e-Pimples and other blotches
are supposed to be caused by. an acid
stomach Asimsle remedy and one
that gives you fresh bloOmin5
completion is Hollis' er's Rocky
Mountain Tea. IS cents. Tea or
Tablets. Columbia Pharmacy.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-02-08
IRON RANGE co

The following is few of the many
testimonials received this. week
Wrought Iron Range Co.,
Gentlemen: Having bought Home
Comfort Range IL years ago We are
pleased to say it gives entire satisfac.
ton. For heating and baking it is
superior to all other ranges, it takes
one.half the fuel of our former stove;
also for cleanliness 1t can not be sur
passed; there is an ample supply OF
hot water at all times. Years truly
VIM. II. Talbot & wife,
Marlboro Md.
TO Whom it May C,ncern
l wish to say that | have one of the
Home Camfort Ranges which | have
been using tor the last FIVE or six
years. And must say if could not
get another one. | would not take Two
hundred dollars cash for mine
J. K. Smith,
Brandywine, Md
Wrought Iron Range Co.
Gentlemen: We take pleasure il
saying that we have put in our kitchen
a Home Comfort Range IL gives us
perfect satisfaction in cooking, water
heating and economy OF fuel.
Yours truly
The Marlboro House
w. T. Dsvis, Proprietor.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-02-08
BOWIE DISTRICT.

Barton, George-2 acres and imp,
taxes, int, penalties and COSTS. n %
Bradford, Ida F-lots 81, IS; block "a
Bowie, see liber % folio SIT, taxes, int.
penalties and costs. .........!... ia So
CIumbal, Christiana-4 acres anu
imp, taxes, int, penalties-and Costs a oe
Glenn, Jonn LIZ acres, seer saw 1
folio III and 9 folio AIS; taxes In,
penalties and costs. A 81
Culiison, E T-lots as AZ 2S, block J
HyneSboro Park(preseut owner of lot 10
blk Chas M Keefer) see wB 3S folio
174 also see5W.B S folioA iso, taxes, inl
penalties and costs. ................2.5s
Diven, Dora E-I9 acres and imp, see
JwB 90 folio 12I, taxes, int, penaltiss
and costs. ................ -. 9Ss
Duckett, Trueman H-4 acres: aaG
imp see JwB4I folio ago. tax es int penal
ties ana costs. ......... >. 3 ct
Dugan, K Eliot Al block IS HynesGert
Park. see WI 80 folio ri; taxes, HIT
penalties and cosLs. -. H. 49,. ~ s.
Emmons, George E-6E l7-too acres
Fores: Manor. Pleasant Grove ct al, To-
CO acres; lot-D II acres and imp. see
NIB "a tono 4eo; taxts, inf, penalties ant
Fletcher, Charles Wiz acres an,
imp; taxes, int, penalties and costs 81.
Green, Richard-lot and imp Magnolia
Park. taxes. int. penalties ana costs 40:
Giles, James, acres and imp, HoIs.
Pen Branch; taxes, int, penalties ant
COStS............ ......... 10 8.
Hicks, Alice L-Io4 acres and imp
Cherry Walk and Jerico, see B IL folls
$40; taxes, int. penalties and costs AL.
Howard, CaTollne-I3 acres and imp
taxes, int, penalties, and costs. ...II 3.
Hawkins, Martha-1 acre and imp
taxes, int, penalties and costs. .....47!
Harvey, N ca lots and imp; taxes
int penalties and costs. =. ........7 81
Jones, Robep B-lots us, I16 block
Sherman Park; see liber folio 3Ss
taxes int penalties and costs. .......2 81
Kagle. George E (present owner Sar
ah E Kagle)-2 lots and imp Seabrooke
lots Is and rs block p; see Iber "a folio
sS7; takes int Pc: alties and costs. g ct
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-02-08
BHEylTIES.

Miss Marguerite Clagett is visit
ing her friend. Miss Whelan, of Bslti
more.
Mr.. James Davis, of Washington,
spent Sunday with his brother, Mr..
W. T. Davis,
Mr.. Oden Roberts and Mr.. Roger
Brooke, of Washington spent Sunday
with relatives here.
Mrs. John Lowe and son, Mr..
Chas. Lowe, of Washington, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. W. T..
Davis.
MIR. Joseph Crawford, who is To-
Gated in Virginia, spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Benjamin
Crawford.
There was NO meeting of tn.
County Commissioners Tuesday as
only one Commissioner, Mr.. G osier,
was present.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wilson
Jr, and children arrived on Friday
from West Virginia for brief visit
to Judge and Mrs. George W. Wilson.
The house on Water street for,
merly owned by Mr.. w. S. Hill, has
been sold by Mr.. Hill to Mr.. Daniel
Buck, who. with his family, ale now
occupying the same.
"A tenant house on the farm OF
Judge r. B. B. Chew and occupied by
George Cole and family, colored, was
entirely destroyed by fire during the
stol M Of Monday night.
Mr.. j. F. JOY. of Washington.
and Miss Eva E lis, of c ugrcss
Heights, spent sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Joy, of this town.
Owing to the fact that Chief
Judge R. Irving Bowie, of the Or
phans' Court, was the only Judge
present Tuesday, the regular meeting
of the Orphans Court was not hello
There will be special meeting Of tn.
Court next Tuesday.
HE LOST MONEY by failing TIC
take advantage of Oehms Midwintci
Clearing Sale Of fine Suits and Over
coats. The Garments are correct il
cut and faultless in tit and finish, anr
wonderfully attractive at REG ulal
prices. They are irresistible. Eisi
Oehm's Acme Hall, lG West LrXing
ton S.. near Charles.
Mr.. H. X. Cross, manager Of TIT
4 Wrought lion Range c 'mpany, il
now located in cur town, making
headquarters at the Marlboro House
Mr.. Cross has with him Messrs. Israe
Williams, w. W. Woods. c. A. An
III. n SSbnif, w u al NC
c. H. Scott, Geo r. Cough, statesmen
who will call on the people Of lhi
, county. We believe anyone wanlin!
J good range will make no mistake h,
dealing with these yentlem'n.
Misses BANGLE Ball and /, l. ii
! Bell, both of Forestvile, has l,ecl
visiting MIS-. George Buck, Of Til
! town.
Misses Addr Nall, y and B,rIb
M, Carran, Of Washington, spent Sun
) day with MIR. and Mrs. lgnatius Ma
ley.
The many friends of Mr.. Charlie
! G. Redmiles will he pleased to lear
that he has accepted position Wit
!; W. l. Wolf Il Co., having for III
past few months been in the empIo
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-02-08
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases, Can
Ger. Greatest Blood
Purifier Free.

If your blood is impure, thin, diseased,
hot or full of humors. if you have blood
poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores,
scrofula, eczema, itching. risings and
bumps, scabby, and pimplY skin, bone
pains, catarah. rheumatism, or any blood
or skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B. b.. Soon all sores heal. aches
and pains stop and the blood is made
pure and rich. Druggists or by express
81 per large bottle. Sample free BY
writing Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
B. B. B. is esnecially advised for chronic,
deep seated cases, as it cures after all
else fails. Decidedly.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-02-08

an MULLIKIN. PRINCE GEORGES
COUNTY, MARYLAND.
DY VIRTUE of the power contained
II in mortgage from Edward A..
Dietrich of Hartford county. State of Mary
land, dated the 1st day of February, 1905,
and recorded among the Chattel Mort
gage Records of Hartford county in Liber
w. S. F. Ne. II folio 312 and among the
Land Records of Prince Georges county
in Liber B. D. S. No. 80 folio 81, default
having occurred under the terms thereof,
the undersigned attorney named in said
mortgage, will sell at public sale to the
highest responsible bidder on the premi-
ses at Mullikin Station on Pope's Creek
Branch of p. B. g. w. R. r. on
SATURDAY FERRIIARy 18th 1907.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-02-08

w ANTED:-A local inspector
to inspect orchards is wanted by the
State Horticultural Department,
Maryland Agricultural College, Col
lege Park, Nd. Apply at the
ENQUIRER office at once.