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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
MOUNT AIRY

MI Severn =. Ker. of Pittsbur- visit
ed Mr.. Benjamin Duke last Thursday
and Friday. Mr.. Ker keeps a larre
amount of stock on his farm. of which
Mr. Duke is manager. and makes sne-
c'a-iy of LoS-raising, having now in his
yards over ond hundred head. Leavinr
ihe river out as destroyer. Mr.. Ker has
one OF the finest river farms in this sec
lion Tor the raising Of corn. as a crop has
never been known 10 fail. We under
stand that Mr. Kcr Will build a modern
tenant house this spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Reed visited Mrs
Reeds mother sunday.
Mr.. James Reed will sell some nice
furniture at his house on the Ton ON
February 20
NTs. Hugh Sewers. of Mount Weather.
is reported i'll with grip and pneumopia
Mrs, SaIlic Reed, Of the Top. has been
suffering severe pain with "a large car
huncle on her neck. With Mrs. Beed's
age against her, she has had very seri-
ous time.
Lots OF valentines are changing hands
'A'S week bat everyone seems to eniov
them
Our ola friends, Capt Frank Lit,leton
and Mr.. John Longerbeam, have enioved
very good health this winter, for octoge-
narians. Captain Li,tleton can walk up
.ne mountain with surprising agility.
Mr LonSer5eam has been confined to
the house for long time, but is ALWAYS
cheerful and he heartily enjoys having
his friends call and chat with him.
We hear that Colonel Hoyle, Mr.. Gale
and DR., Gallaudet will erect line houses
very close together on tie Top during
the year. They Will make excellent citi-
zeus .or our community.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
M0RGAN'S MILL

ME some distance from your place.
we are not out Of the world. nor vet one
day behind the times our Rural De
livery mail has reached us every dav
tuis winter. and we feel safe in saving
that not many carriers have had apv
worse route TO 90 over than our Mr..
Lonserbeam. as the snow in many places
drifted very badly.
'roundhos day passed without Us
seeing his hog-hip, but on the second
day of February Mr.. Albert Elsea. at
Shepherds Ford, caught a very fine mud
turtle.
our folks have not had much to do
during This bad spell OF weather.
our two stores do a thriving business
marketing bringing good prices.
Mrs ola Wiley. our school teacher
has "a large school Mrs. Wiley counts
among ouT mos. popular teachers of
Clarke.
Miss Emma Payne, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Fenton Payne. is spending the
winter in Texas.
The stork left the fourth daughter.
on The 2Sth inst TO Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fowler, near here.
Mr.. Jordan has accepted the call Of the
Mountain Baptist Church for two ser
mons month. on the first Saturday
ana sunday mornings of each month.
We hope our people will all turn out
and give Mr.. Jordan a welcome bv their
presence.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
To Fix Horse Show Dates.

Mr.. Charles Mullikin, of Boyce,
President of the Virginia Horse
Show Association, has called a
meeting of the association, to be
held at the New Willard Hotel,
Washington, ID. c., on Friday of
this week, February 10.
At this meeting the dates for the
various horse shows in Virginia
will be decided upon and other
business relating to the affairs of
the association discussed. The
meeting is expected to be largely
attended.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Death Of Congressman RiSsy.

Congressman John 4. Rixey, OF
the Eighth district. died last Sat
urday morning at the nome of his
brother, Surgeon-GeneraI Rixey.
ot the United States Navy, in
Washington.
MIR. Rixey had for years suffered
from an affection Of the throat
Last summer this became much
more serious, and Mr.. Rixey. on
the advice OF his physician. went
to the high and dry climate of
Colorado, where he spent several
months. He did not receive the
benefit he hoped for, and returning
to his home in Culpeper, remained
for time and then went to a san
Itarlum at Liberty, New York.
He did not improve, and about
the first of this year came back 10
the home of his brother in Wash
ington.
Saturday morningabout I 7o'clock
he was taken suddenly worse. and
died in less than two hours.
The funeral services were hrld
from the house Sunday afternoon
at , O'Clock. Rev. Carter Page. of
Brandy Station, rector OF tie
Episcopal Church at that pl.c..
which Mr.. Rixey attended, olii,i-
ating.
Monday morning the remains
were conveyed to Culpeper on a
special train which left Washing
ton at 10 O'Clock. and interment
was made in the Rixey family lot
in the Culpepcr cemetery. the
burial services alSo being conduct
ed by Rev. Carter Page.
MIR. RiXey is survived bya widow
(wlo is a daughter OF the late Scna-
tor John ;. Barbour. two sons m q
TWO daughters; as we'll as .vo broth
erS, Surgeon-General RixeN. of the
United States Navy. and Mr.. c. j.
RiXey, of Alexandria, whois a large
stakeholder and director of the
FIRST National Bank of Berryvillc.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Funeral Of Mrs. A. B. Tucker.

The funeral of Mrs. Eva Bryce
Tucker, wife of DR.. Alfred b.
Tucker, whose death occurred
Monday night, February 4, shortly
after midnight, was held from
Grace Episcopal Church last Thurs
day at ~ o'clock, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. Edward
Wall.
The floral offerings were ex-
tremely profuse and beautiful.
lnterment was made in the
Tucker family lot in the cemetery
adjoining the Church.
The pallbearers was Messrs.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Garner -AShby.

\ very pretty home wedding
was that of Miss Beulah K. A,hby.
daughter of Mr.. Pierce Ashby. of
Martinsburg, w. Va, and Mr..
John I. Garner, an undertaken of
Washington, ID. c.. which was
solemnized at the home Of Mrs.
=. q. Thomas, sister of the bride.
1t was planned to be rather
quiet affair. but nevertheless, quite
a number of the young couples
friends gathered to witness the
ceremony. The service was read
10y Rev. Chas ). Trump, pastor of
st. Johns Lutheran Church.
The bride was attired in a hand
some princess gown of white silk.
over cream tatfeta and carried an
exquisite bouquet of lilies of the
valley. She was attended by her
sister. Mrs. Thomas, as matron Of
honor.
After the ceremony buffet
supper was served to the numerous
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Garner will
remain in Martinsburg for few
days and will then leave for their
future home in Washington.
The couple were the recipients
of many nice presents. thus PROV
ING their popularitv.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
An Attractive Residence.

Your residence can be made more
attractive, more stylish and more
comfortably by having it papered
with neat, artistic paper. can do
this work for you at fair price
and guarantee your satisfaction.
The price is low when the character
of work and material is considered.
p. NJ. RICAMoRE,
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

Table manners amount to very little
among the ScrviauS There is a per
feet babel Of conversation. the band
shrieks and groanS and walls. and
amid the din the walters hurry hither
and thither. Some aggressive looking
Servi0n. with waist belt full Of pistols
and knives, will Swaggcr ccrcmoniouS-
ly up and down the room. Officers OF
the local garrison form group ut an
other table. their smart uniforms a
strange contrast to the medley Of the
others. Anon they become upro9riouS-
ly intoxicated and sing national songs
to the music Of the orchestra. while
mine host. seated on raised chair at
the end of the room. beams a0ably
upon his guests.-R. l.. Jefferson IN
Wide World Magazine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
in MENORIAM.

In sad but loving remembrance o..
Clyde Taylor Glasscock, who fell asleer
in the arms Of Jesus, one year ago. Feb
rusry :, 1906.
lou have gone from us forever.
And thou our hearts are aching
We'er comfor,ed with the thought
OF thy glorious crown and waking.
You left Us in the prime
OF sweetest manhood and love.
To thy Heavenly home adorning
In thy Fathers courts above.
Gone in the best Of his davs.
Bhghted in manhood's bloom;
Torn from the hearts that loved him.
To sleep in the silent tomb.
Dearest loved one, we have laid thee
In the peaceful graves embrace.
But thy memory will ever be cherishc,
Till We see thy Heavenly face.
Am lonely, Oh, SO lonely. without you
\ devoted friend.
r. l. L
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Sudden Death From Pneumonia

Miss Annie Drish, aged 22 years,
died at the home OF Mr.. Frank
johnson Monday morning, after a
very brief illness from pneumonia.
Her parents have been dead for
some time, and she has been living
with Mr.. Johnson's family.
The funeral was held this morn
ing at Q O'Clock from the house.
Rev. Julian Broaddus officiating,
and the remains were taken to the
family burying ground at Mount
Carmel, on the east side Of the
Shenandoah, for interment.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

There is more Catarrh in this section ofthe
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few wears was supposed to
bo incurable. For great many years doc
tors pronounced il a local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constantly
failing 10 cure with local treatment pro
nounced II lncurable. Science has proven
catarrh 10 be a constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment
Han Catarrh Cure. manufactured bv f. ]
Cheney X Co., Toledo. Ohio, Is the only con
sttutiontional cure on the market. Ii is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to Z,
tcaSpOonful. IL acts drectl on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system They
oter one hundred dollars for any case il fails
10 cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address: +. J. CHENEY q Co. Toledo.
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Stockholders Meeting

A meeting of the stockholders
of the BerryvIlle Turnpike Com
pany will be held in the Directors
Room of the First National Bank
OF Berryville on Saturday. Feb
ruary l6. 1907, at 10 O'Clock. a. m.
p. MCCoRMIcK, Secretary.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Excellent Small Farm for Sale.

An excellent farm OF 80 acres. all
new land, without rock; can farm
every foot OF il. New 4-room
house; stable with three stalls;
new American wire fencing; IOS-
foot we'll of soft water at door.
This lies about two miles from
Berryville. Will sell alta very low
figure, and ON liberal terms.
+. \. MARSHALL, Agent.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville postofhce for the week
ending February 8, 1907:
Miss Estell Pauels.
A. c. Cutridge.
Persons calling for the above let
tors will please say they are adver-
tised and pay one cent for each
letter received
ALIEN. MCCUUWI X. +. NJ.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Presbyterian Exhibit.

The Presbyterians of the world
will have an exhibit at the James
town Exposition that will eclipse
anything of a similar nature ever
attempted. Rev +. T. Wexford.
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, of Newport News. has
been designated as chairman of the
general committee of fifteen, which
will manage the display, and hiS
church has granted him leave of
absence for the length of time Ec
will be occupied with direction of
preliminaries.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

For Live Stock Insurance. that
covers death directly caused
10y lightning in barns. while at large
ON the premises. or elsewhere. I'm
best old-line company. see w. +.
Lewis, Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Administrators Notice.

All persons holding claims against the
estate of the late Mrs Anne T. Bell will
please come forward and present Them to the
undersigned at Bluemont, Va, for payment,
as the estate is now in process of liquidation.
NoLNEY OSBURN, Administrator,
of Anne +. Bell, Deceased
February /, 1907. 262t
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death directly caused
by lightning in barns, while at
large ON the premises, or else
where, IN best old-Iine company.
see w. +. Lewis. Berryville Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death directly caused
10y lightning in barns, while at
largeOn the premises, or elsewhere
IN best old-line company, see w. T.
Lewis. Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

Use little KODOL after your meals
and il will be found 10 afford a prompt
and efficient relief. KODOL nearly ap-
proNimales The digestive juices. II di-
geSts what You eat. 1t is sold on a
guaranteed relief plan. sold here hy G..
BlencOwe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13


Behold the Burmese maidens among
the pagOdaS Watch them as they glide
up the marble stairs to the great gold
en- pagoda. Their little bare feet nut-
ter in sandals OF green and amber.
Can you imagine these sunny. smiling
nymphs goinS 10 the temple to pray
that ia the next transmigration they
may be mere men? Yet such is the
perverSity of feminine nature. For
this they pray as fcrvcntly rs they
love. Follow them up the marble
steps past the grinnmg monsters OF
stone that guard the approach. past
rows OF stalls where they pause TO buy
offerings OF roses. tapcrS Of beeSwax
and bundles Of aromatic wood: un and
p) the marble steps tn the broad white
platform of Shrincs whore cross legged
BuddhaS great and small. marble and
gilt and bronze look unmovcd ON
these diviniteS of the earth kneeling
at their feet with upliftcd hands.
Crowned with triple mitcr. Il conStclla-
ton of gold and flashing gems. hung
about with golden bells that tinkle and
twinkle in the sunlight. springs from
the white plain The great golden paco-
da. Shwe Dagou. the soul of a people
Chicago Tribune
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death directly caused
by lightning in barns, while at
large on the premises, or else
where, in best old, line company.
see W. T. Lewis, Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death directly caused
10y lightning in barns, while at
large on the premises, or elsewhere.
in best old-line company, see w. T.
Lewis, BerryviIle, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

Nothing will relieve Indigestion that
is not thorough digestant Kodol di-
ceSts what YOU eat and allows the stom
ach to rest-recuperate-grow strong
again. II is a corrective Of :he highest
efficiency. Sold by c. Blencowe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death directly caused
by lightning in barns, while at
large on the premises, or else
where, in best old-linc company.
see w. T. Lewis. Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
r IL

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death directly caused
by lightning in barns. while at
large on the premises. or else
where, in best old-line company.
see w. I. Lewis, Beryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
IRCubatOrS for sale.

CypherS and Prairie State lncu-
bators, in fine condition, for sale
at greatly reduced prices.
WooDLEY Duck FARM,
l l6 1 near Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death directly caused
by lightning in barns, while at
large on the premises. or else
where, in best old-line company.
see W. T. Lewis, Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
The Best PhYSiC.

When you want physic that is mild
and gentle, easy 10 take and pleasant in
effect, take Chsmberlain's stomach and
Liver Tablets, Price - cents. Every
box warranted. Get a free sample AT c.
B'encowe's drug store and try them.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
PROGRRSSIYR PEOPLE.

he business man knows the value of a
messing account; 50 does the up-to-date
professional man. Likewise the DrS,,ressi -
iarmer; and, too, the wide-awake business
woman; all are invited 70 put their accounts
in "-i'''
TIE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Bcrryville Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
La Grippe and Pneumonia

Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia Re
iuSe any but the genuine in the yellow
package.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

y certain small boy much -ivcn 10
punctuaung his remarks with the in-
terrogatiOn point rather exceeded h.m-
self the other day. Au morning and
all afternoon did he keep up steady
fire Of questions II it wasn't ~NVhv
does the wind blow" IL was What
makes the leaves grecn:" or How
many drops Of water are thcro I'm The
ocean, At last his poor lou- suffer-
ING mother could stand il no lu1or
and shortly before dinner She luSt,cd
him or 10 bed and told him o. stay
there until ne could break himself or
the foolish troublesome habit or ask
ing questions BUT the child safe I'm
bed and the house quiet. the mother
began 10 repent How cross She had
been. how impatient and how unwi~c
and nmotherly IT was % thus check
the aspirations OF the childish mind for
useful knowledge, Hcrc was this
young, growing intellect. cager o. reach
out and grasp Wh0tevcC was Of inter-
est and value. and here was She. TO
whose charge that young intellect had
been committed, Sinking her duty. At
this stage in her reflections the notbcr
rose and, repairing 10 her sons bed
side, told him that he wasn't such 4
dreadful boy. after all. and that if he
had any more questions to ask she
would Go her best to answer them.
"All right" replied the little boy.
Mamma. how far can q car SPITE"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

Winiry winds whined weirdly Willie
wriggle5 while Winnie wheozed wretch
edly Wisdom whispers, winter winds
wort wheezes. Wherefore we write.
Use kcnuedy's LrNative Cough Syrup 9"
Nothing else sQ good Sold by C.
Blencowe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
YOUR IDLE MONEY WILL EARN
THREE PER CENT INTEREST

compounded twice a year. if de-
posted in the BANK OF CLARKE
COUNTY Capital and Surplus.
$40. 10000.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13

Piles of people have Piles. Why suffer
from piles when you can use DeWitts
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and get
relief Sold by G. Blencows.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
Calves and Poultry Wanted.

VIII pay the highest cash price
for Veal Calves and Poultry.
Z. I. Rowland.
l. . 3m Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
YOUR MONEY

VIII earn 3 per cent interest If
deposited in THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANK OF BEERYNuIE. a modern
and up-to-date banking institution.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-13
J. ID. WILEY,
Berryvile, Va.

DeWitts Little Early Risers, safe, sure
pills, Sold by Q. Blencowe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17

1 held by Miss Montgomery since her re- l water color studies. The past summer Miss Montgomery studied with Ambrose Webster at Provincetown, Mass, and con- sldered herself most fortunate in being member of his classes, as he has given up teaching almost entirely.
 Those who heard the Illuminating lec- lures by Dr. Edward Howard Griggs the past week will be glad to know that Dr. J. II. Phillips has placed an order with MT. Baruch of the book department of Loyeman, Joseph Loeb for 100 or more of these handbooks giving an out line of the lectures.
 The entire course was singularly uplift- ing and remarkable for its grasp of hu- man events dating from the century of sweet St. Frances. with the dew of the spirit upon him. to the gloomy Tolstoi. series more analytical, more illuminat- ing, has never been presented in this city and the announcement of Dr. Phillips that Birmingham will have the opportunity of hearing the lecturer again next winter was received with applause and enthus- iasm. But said pr. Phillips, If we wish to sit at the feet of the great mas ters there must be cooperation. 1 Will do my part toward having Dr. Griggs
 return to LIS next year, but 1 cannot do so without the cooperation of every one who has heard these lectures"
 That any one should have missed them is to have been deprived of much in- I spiration toward the further study of the great moral leaders presented in the l course, for one can not listen to Dr. 1 Griggs without firm resolve to seek per sonally for the real message, and hear l the voices, to get in some way the real 1 spirit that comes only to those who like l Joseph Mazzinl develop their faculties | for feeling more largely and intensely. | Dr. Griggs lectures could not fail to 1 make those who heard them absorb some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17

were several hundred guests in attend ance. making a picturesque assemblage, and the opening grand march was a fea- | ture in which many prominent people attended, including Belva Lockwood, who enjoyed the occasion with the great | est zest, despite the fact that it was | the eve of her 77th birthday.
 The ballroom at the club is one of the most superb in the south, and the illum- ination is noticeably lovely, consisting of mural plauques of electric lights, which simulated globes of fruit em- bedded in sprays of wisteria blooms. The decorations of the entire shouse were most elaborate. A profusion of white chrysanthemums and southern smilaX was used, and in the reception hall only cotton plants were used, the green and riped bolls making a charming frieze about the walls and the gallery over head. Many were carried away by the guests as interesting souvenirs. An elab- crate supper was feature.
 After the reception and dance the men leaguers participated in the annual Might in Bohemia which was said to be worth going far to hear This was planned and directed by MT. Rich ard F. Johnston, managing editor of the Birmingham Ledger-who has contribu- ted so much to the success of the con- vention.
 Thursday was given up to the visit to Ensley, made on special street cars, under the guidance of members Of the Birmingham Press club. the host of the convention, and prominent business men of the city and Ensley. The unusual privilege of a tour of inspection through the> entire plant of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was accord ed the visitors, winding up with typi- cal old-time southern barbecue, served in a tahlaG So general had been the slaughter of chickens in the community, and there were so much barbecued pork and beef that when the feast was over there was enough left to feed a regiment. Clever speeches were a feature, and among those who were on the programme was Mr. James Bowron. formerly of Nash vile. who has been actively identified for many years with some of the great
 commercial industries Q6u 6ueRirmingham. At. Bessemer a, comt ee of leading citizens and ladies received the guests
 at the Grand hotel, which had been elab- orately decorated with dozens of foliage plants and hothouse flowers. There were
 graceful hangings of Jackson vines and
 the pillars of the dining room were en-
 twined with crimson bunting and vines.
 About 200 guests were seated at long
 tables, ornamented with great bouquets
 of American Beauties and other roses.
 At each plate were handsome souve-
 mir gun metal badges and post cards
 with Bessemer viewsl The after dinner
 speeches, which followed a delightful
 menu, were very clever. that of the in
 coming president, MT. Hart, being espe-
 cially happy.
 Subsequently there was a tour of in
 spection through the works of the United
 States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry com
 pany, where each stage of the processes
 was explained, with 0 demonstration by
 the casting of some riyets. Souvenir
 ted
 One of the pretty closing incidents of
 the convention took place in the palm
 garden of the Hotel Hillman, on Friday
 evening, October 25, when the ladies of