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| disease, passed away at his home Sat
urdHy at l O'Clock Interment tool
place Sunday afternoon from 10th st
Baptist Church.
p. l.. Stewart will deliver a lecture
at the 10th st. Baptist Church next
Monday evening. which promises tC
he quite q treat as he is the equal oil
b. #. Washington. Dubois and others
in point OF oratory.
| Prof. B. Prillerman Of Institute. de
, livered a very practical and interest
| ing address to the members Of Doug
las high school last Friday morning.
Miss Bessie Hicks who attended the
convention, remained over Sunday
the guest Of friends.
The entertainment given by Mrs
Lynch Monday" evening at Young
Chapel, A: M f., was highly enjoyed
and'H financial success
j. M. Ha1lewood was business Wis
ltor to our city last Thursday.
The Sunday School Convention was
called to order last Thursday morning
at 10 O'Clock, by the president, A. p
Slaughter The.transactfOn Of the reg
ular business together with the rendi
tlon OF an interesting program each
evening, drew a large number of dele,
S">>>' hAohi NoiiOuS I)ditS VI tie SldtS
and citizens OF our city to each session
The addresses Of welcome on behalf Of
the city and on behalf of the Sunday
school by Miss Georgia Scott, were
foreible and cordial to the utmost,
which was heartily accepted by. the
convention. through the eloquent re,
Spouse Of Prof."B. Prillerman, Of the
w. W l.
The annual sermon delivered by
Rev. Warren Brown, OF Montgomery,
was practicar and instructive. The
sermon ON 'hChristian Education" by
Rev. Geo. Washington, or Athens, O.,
was not only eloQuently delivered but,
was a scholarly production Of deep
thought with many practical lessons
taught
Many things of benefit were drawn
from each subject, by the discussions
throughout the program, and each one
upon the program acquitted himself in
manner that showed. the thought and
time spent upon the subject assigned
them. Miss Burroughs delivered an
interesting address at the closing of
the convention Friday evening, taking
as her subject The Way Out"
AS Miss Burroughs is 80 we'll known
by all In the entire state, to attempt
10 comment, upon her address would
mean but failure, enough is said by
the mere mention of her name.
Altogether the convention was not
only benefit to the teachers and Of
hcers of the various schools, but was
also a; benefft to the community, and
each one present should have been in
splred with the earneStness with
which the men and women of our race
are endeavoring to properly train our
children both in school and Sunday
Schooi. - NJ :
The Convention adjourned Saturday
morning to meet next year at Charles
ton.
DR.. S. c. Holland, Of keystone, was
The guest of Dr.. Barnett a while Sat,
urday while en- route home from
Wheeling. ...
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-09
ST. ALBANS,

Misses Nellie NJ. Lewis and Vir-
ginia Kfeffer,. Of w. v. spent
Sunday in town the pleasant guests
Of Miss G.. u. Wilson.
Rotan Austin, of Carbon, spent
Saturday I'M town
Miss Henrietta James passed
through Saturday from Institute.
r. Randolph, Of Charleston. was
in town Saturday.
Misses Virginia Wilson and Geor-
gia B, Banks returned home Wed.
nesday from a'bus4ReeSSs- 1 f4p~on..Ne "
River. u = -. -....
~ Quite a large crowd Of young pe6-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-09
CONVICTION, VA.

Rev. w. J. IIackett filled his pulpit
Sunday morning ana preached from
Timothy G:7 The sermon was very
impressive. IN the evening he admin.
istercd communion,
Mrs. Andy IIgsle3ton visited her
husband and on a few days this
week. -.
Master Robert Smith visited his
father at the Hot Springs; Saturday.
Lawrence BeaIe, who shot man
at Clifton Forge about three weeks
ago, was arrested saturday near Thur
mond, w. Vs. and placed IN jail at
Clifton Forge awaiting trial -, -
Mrs. W. G. WatsbA, A. r. Bornans
and w. G. Watson returned the last
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-09

pie attended the play at Institute
TUESDAY night.
Miss Martha Payne, Of Huntington
spent Sunday here the guest Of
friends.
r. A. Neal was in town Saturday
and Sunday.
Floyd Price, Of Sun, was the guest
Of his father Friday.
Mrs Geo. Sullivan and Mrs. Char
ley Price attended the S. s. Con-
-Eention at Huntington. ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Charles
ton, were in town visiting K Mrs.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-09

= = ~ =. :
Browns mother Mrs. Frank Cosby.
Miss Rhoda, a. Wilson was bus
mess visitor to our town Saturday
Mrs. F, W. Waddy spent Sunday
in Charleston.
Ed Ransom spent Sunday in. town.
Mr.. Allen, Of Winifrede, was a
business visitor here last week
Rev. Brooke attended the s, 8
Convention at Huntington.
RufHner Overaull is home from In
stitute. > -.
Rufrner Willis has returned home
.-A-s CONTINUED on page threes
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-09
sret at Miss @Jordan coming de-

regret at Miss &Jordan. coming de-
parture. 3{1t -.
Rev. B. B. MaStin assisted by Rev.
u. W. RobinsonTiandr Rev Charles
Arnold spoke in, "a very pleasing
manner to the children of the public
1T being their first school sermon.
The church was filled to it's utmost
capacity, and every one seemed
pleased at being there and at the
step taken.>
Rev. f. J Lee left Wednesday for
Virginia.
G. Fl. Thompson, of Warrington
was calling on friends here Sunday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-05-09

Rev. r. II. Mccoy, of Bluestone Bap-
fist church, Baptized candidates
April 23th and preached two good ser.
mons
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Publishers to Combine

Practically all of the newspaper
publishers of the upperS Shenandoah
and lower Cumberland valleys will
meetin Martinsburg next week for
the purpose of forming an associa-
ton for mutual protection and
benefit, and it is hoped by combin-
ing and purchasing their supplies
OF paper in large quantities that a
great deal of money can be saved.
The paper mills of the country
persist in their declaration that no
combine or Paper Trust exists, but
the fact that notices OF increase in
the price of printing papers are
received by the consumer from all
of the different wholesalers at the
same time looks peculiar" " to saw
the least of it.
\ price of fraction of a cent
less per pound for printing paper
Is made in ton and carload lots. and
the promoters of the proposed
publishers association hope to de-
wise some way of securing the adj
vantage of buying in large quanti-
ties and then dividing the stock
among the members of the associa-
tion.
The paper mills are protected
by a high tariff wall. and their
prices have been gradually adj
vanclng for the past few wears.
with no prospect of reduction.
until now the life of the small news
paper is threatened. and unless
some means Of securing lower
rates for printing paper is devised
the small publisher will either have
TO increase the price of his publ
cation or suspend. In the case OF
small daily papers. the amount re.
celved from subscriptions IS not
sufficient to pay the cost of the
paper used. With the weekly
newspapers the condition is not
quite so bad. at present. but the
continual advance in the price oI
paper has practically obliteatec
any profit that he may have mad,
from subscriptions.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16

Mr.. !. c. Campbell, president
of the National Bank of Commerce.
Of Columbus, Ohio, accompanied
by his wife and children. passed
through Berryyille Sunday ON
their way to the jamestown Ex-
position.
While in Berryville Mr.. Camp
bell made 4 call on Mr.. c. II. Box
well, who had befr;ended him as "a
poor boy more than twenty-five
years ago.
Mr.. Campbell Is q native of the
Valley, but started west something
over"twenty-ive years ago with
only a few cents in his pockets.
Near Winchester he secured q
job painting 4 house. and. when
the work was completed. accepted
"a young colt As his remuneration.
At the first opportunity the colt
was sold for $65, and with that
money, to use Mr.. Campbell's own
words. The first thing | did was
to buy ticket to Columbus. Ohio.
where | have been ever since.
Upon reaching Columbus the
young man secured q position in 4
store, worked hard, saved his
money, was rapidly promoted for
efficiency and honesty, until he AT
last became Z member of the firm.
From that position his rise to the
presidency of the big Bank of
Commerce was easy, and he Is now
rated as one of the wealthiest men
in Columbus and has wide range
of business interests.
Mr.. BoxwcH did not recognize
in the faUl,lessly dressed gentle
man, who come to his door in a bic
50-horsepower automobile. the
barefooted youth whom he had fed
laQuarter OF a century AGO, bat Mr..
Campbell was not long in making
himself known and telling him that
he could not pass through this sec
tion of the country ON his first trip
since leaving here to seek his for
tune, without calling to extend any
courtesy or assistance that might
lay in his power.
Mrs. Campbell and two charm
ing children accompanied him. and
they all Joined in wishing every
form of good luck 10 Mr.. Boxwell.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
To Extend Saloon Term?

y rumor, which could not be
traced TO any definite source, how
ever, was current in Berryville
this week to the effect that Judge
Harrison would be asked to defer
action on theconteSted LocalOption
Election case until the licenses ex-
pire next May, in order that the
Town need not make a refund to
the saloon men of the amount of
license money due them for the
proportion of uneXpired license.
The subject presents interesting
grounds for argument. and it will
be interesting to near how Judge
Harrison will view the matter. if
it is presented TO him.
The Courier Is of the opinion
that it would be about the best way
ont Of the financial difficulty. with
out presenting any argument as to
the legality Of such 4 move.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
The Season for Good Eatin'S"

These cool, frosty nights make
a fellow look up the extra bed
kivers, but the unpleasantness of
hunting around in a cold room
about 2. 4. m. arc more than coun-
terbalanced by the daylight joys
of pumpkin pie, hog jowl and
hominy, pork and baked beans,
dead-ripe persimmons, juicy cram
berries and the luscious oyster.
For those dyspeptic pessimists
whose disordered digestive appa-
ratus precludes the possibility Of a
debauch on pumpkin pic we have
the most profound sympathy.
For those fellows who have never
had their palates tickled by sweet
potatoes and spare ribs, we have a
feeling Of pity. For those fellows
who have never gone through the
thrilling, bloOd-curdling and hair
raising nightmares produced by
"a supper-time feast of pork and
baked beans, we can only extend
congratulatory regrets.
Really. this is the prime season
of the year Of YOU consider the
inner man"). The good old
summer time IS mighty pleasant,
but 1t dosen't bring forth so much
to charm the palate.
We may be dyspeptic, ourselves.
later ON, but while we can we will
sing IIo, for the days OF the pump
kin pie: sing Ho, for the frost in
the air; sing Ho, for "the brown
October ale.
On with the dance
Let Joy be unconlined.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Methodist Church Services.

Rev. William +. Parrish, the
newly-appointed pastor of the Ber-
ryville Methodist Church, has an
nounced the regular services of
the church as follows;
Bertyvillc - First and Third
Sundays, 3 y. m.
Greenwood - First and Third
Sundays, : p. IA.
Providence Second and Fourth
Sundays, IL n. m.
Mr.. Parrish has very charming
wife, but no children, their little
| boy having died at the home of
Mr.. G. III. BoXwcll recently, as
told in the CoURrER at the time.
The new pastor has had wide
experience in religious and educa-
tional work, is man of attractive
personality and more than ordi-
nary intelligence, and, with the
help of his excellent wife, will un-
doubtedly renew and restore in
terest in the church in this field.
The COURIER extends best wishes
for his success.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Valuable Building Lots.

Mr.. j. Enders Morris, of Gay
lord, who represents the United
States Realty Company, of Wash
ington, has sold a large number OF
valuable building lots to Clarke
county people and has had many
inquiries from prospective pur-
chasers who have read the adver-
tising in the COURIER. If you
have idle money to invest, see Mr.,
Morris before you make any move.
Read the big advertisement on
fourth page.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Changing Our Makeup" ="

On account of our heavy adver-
tising business, we were forced to
run some display advertisements
on the front page last week-for
the first time since the COURIER
has been under our control.
To give us room for the new
advertisements and news matter,
we have changed the makeup OF
our forms" this week, giving
many of the advertisers better
position on the inside pages, along
side of reading matter, and Mt the
same time greatly improving the
appearance of the paper typo
graphically. We hope You like it.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Sherid'S Sale.

BY virtue of two Levies on the
Personal Property of William A lien
one in favor OF Berryville Milling
Company and one in favor of T. B.
Hardesty / will sell on the prem
ises now occupied by William Allen
near the Toll Gate, south side OF
Berryville, on the MilIwood turn
pike, at 2. p. M, rain or shine, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER %, 'O7.
the following Personal Property:
One bay mare. One bay Horse.
Set of tug harness, 2blind brides.
2 horse collars, riding saddle, pair
check lines, top buggy, carriage,
set of carriage harness, spring
tooth harrow, two-horse cultivator,
Superior wheat drill, Oliver chilled
plow, square harrow, four shoats.
Acme two-horse wagon and bed,
about II cords of hickory wood,
pair of wheat shelvings.
TERMS-Cash before removal
of property.
w. W. SMALLwOoD, Sheriff.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
BrOadduS-B Berry.

The following is taken from the
Millville. N. j., papers of Tuesday. e..
October 8:
The most fashionable wedding
to take place in this city in many
years was solemnized when Miss
Bertha Sara Berry, daughther Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Berry, be-
came the bride Of Andrew Broad
dus, of Berryville, Va. The bride
was attired in handsome gown of
Arabian silk over white taffeta.
wore bridal veil and carried a
prayer book.
Miss Emily ID. Alexander, of
Haverford, Pa. was maid of honor
and wore white point d'esprit over
whate taffeta, and carried white
chrysanthemums. Miss Clara f..
White, of Trenton, and Miss Cor
nelia III. Bollenback, of Newark,
were bridesmaids, and wore gowns
of white bengaline silk over white
taffeta, and carried white fern
leaves tied with white ribbon.
Carlyle Broaddus, a brother of
the bridegroom, Of Berryville. Va,
was best man. The bride was
given away by her father, and
the cermOny was performed by the
Rev. DIR. Julian Broaddus, pastor
of the Baptist church, Berryvi!le,
and father of the bridegroom.
assisted by the Rev. James W.
Marshall, of the First Methodist
Church, of this city, Of which the
bride is member. The ring GER
emOny was used.
After the wedding a reception
was rendered the bridal party at
the residence of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Broaddus will spend
their honeymoon in Virginia.
Among the guests at the we'd
ding and reception was Governor
of New Jersey.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Some Fine Corn.

Mr.. Albert Burchell has Just
presented the editor with several
large ears of white corn, averaging
thirteen inches in length and con-
tanning nearly 900 grains to the ear.
This is about the best white corn
we have seen in many a day, and
Mr.. Burchell says it viii run over
twelve barrels to the acre. He has
twenty-five acres of it, and with
corn at its present price of $3.50
per barrel wholesale, that is going
some.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Reservoir Work Suspended

At full meeting of the Town
Council last Thursday night, work
on the new reservoir was ordered
suspended until such time * the
Town is financially able to take il
mp again.
MIR. Adelsberger. the engineer
in charge OF tho work. made a re-
port which showed that he was ac-
complishing a great deal, and stat
ed, in answer tc 4 query, that Inc
could finish the entire work in six
weeks.
The Town Treasurer stated that
he had only few hundred dollars
left in the Treasury, and when the
Cuuncilordered the reservoir work
men paid all of that was exhausted.
The question of raising the tax
rate and issuing bends were dis
cussed, but no definite steps wcr,
taken. as the Council was Informed
by their attorney that an act of the
Legislature was necessary before
any bonds could be issued, and il
was known that even If the tax rate
could be increased the amount OF
additional revenue so obtained
would not be available until July,
1905.
None of the members seemed in
clined to suggest any immediate
remedy for the financial ills of the
Town, perhaps because of inability
TO see clearly any way out of the
difficulty.
Everyone present seemed to
realize the serious financial status
of the Town. and seemed willing
TO listen to any sensible or logical
plans for raising funds. The plans
we're not forthcoming, however,
and the Council adjourned without
committing itself TO any fixed plan
of action.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
BaptiStS TO Hold Revival.

A protracted meeting will be
opened at the Berryville Baptist
Church on Monday, October 2S,
and will continue for about two
weeks.
The services will be conducted
by the Pastor who will be assisted
by Rev. f. l.. Fraser, of Hagers-
town, who will be present duving
the entire time.
Mr.. Frazer is one of the best
baritone singers in the Shenandoah
Association.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
A Beautiful Sunset Sky.

An expert painter could have
secured enduring fame 10y accu-
rately portraying the beauties of
the sunset witnessed here last Fri
day evening. In our own expert
ence nothing has been seen that
could compare to it except the
northern lights" Of the aurora
borealis which are sometimes seen
in more northern attitudes. but
probably never this far south.
The Winchester people also OBJ
served this phenomenal sunset, and
the Star says;
Nothing could rival the beauti-
ful view in Winchester last FRIDAY
Ievening as the sun sank To rest in
the west. The high buildings,
especially the City Hall and the
church steeples, were bathed in 4
glow of golden splendor, while
the skies rivalled those of far famed
Italy. In addition to the glories
of the sunset, a beautiful rainbow
in the east blended in with the
wonderful display of color, and
these prismatic colorS tinted the
already gorgeous sight"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Mr, Mccormick Slowly Improving

The condition of Postmaster
Mccormick is slowly growing bet
ter" said DIR. \. B. Tucker to the
COURIER man last night, when
asked for 4 statement as TO the
condition of his patient. Mr.. Me
Cormick has been dangerously i'll,
but at no time has Or. Tucker
given up hone of pulling him
through safely. and the remarks of
the Doctor last night would indi-
cate that AIr. Mccormick has ut
last begun to assert his natural
strength against the disease and
that he will recover.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
CONGRESSMAN Slemp Dead.

Congressman Campbell Slcmp,
of the Ninth Virginia district, who
was serving his third term, died
suddenly Of angina pectoris, at his
home in Big Stone Gap last Sun
day morning. He was seventy
years old. and the only Republican
Representative from the Old Do
minion.
While he had been in feeble
health since last March, suffering
from asthma and heart trouble.
his death was unexpected at this
time. He was able TO ie out driv-
ing on Saturday with his son. Bss-
com Slemp, Republican State
chairman of Virginia.
1t is believed the critical illness
OF his wife, who is not expected to
survive a recent stroke of paraly-
sis, FASTENED the Congressman's s
death.
TWAS announced three months
ago that Congressman Slemp would
not he candidate for another term.
those most prominently mentioned
to succeed him as the Republican
candidate are l.. u. Summers,
collector of internal revenue; Da.
vid f. Bailey, of Bristol, and State
Senator j. &. Noell, of Lee County.
Governor Swanson will probably
appoint a Democrat to fill out the
unexpired term unless an election
is ordered, and it is more than
likely that either William +. Rhea,
Joseph &. Wysor or r. =. Bruce.
each of whom has been Il candidate
against Slemp for the office of
Congressman, will be selected.
Slemp defeated Rhea, Wysor
and Bruce, in order, at each of the
three last elections for Congress.
IL an election IS ordered, it is
likely that Pascom Slemp will be
chosen to succeed his father.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Dedication at MillWoOd.

The new Methodist Church at
Millwood will be dedicated on Sun
day, October 20, in the presence
OF large congregation of members
and friends of the church. The
services will be conducted by Rev.
l.. l.. Lloyd, of Luray, and there
will be services morning, evening
and night. The public is invited.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Huyett Land Brings Nearly $4,000

The sale of the Huyett land,
which was advertised in the Cor
RIEE for the IIuyett heirs, was
held in front of the Courthouse
yesterday and the property was
bought in 10y Mr.. John II. Huyett
for S16,7I>.50.
The home farm of 100 acres and
the 9>-acrc tract went together for
So par acre, while the woodland
tract of - acres went at 5000
per acre.
While it has been some time
since Clarke county farm lands sold
as low rs So per acre, the Huyett
heirs seemed satisfied with the
price brought, aS the purchaser i
one of the heirs.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
CORRESPONDENCE
GAYLORD.

Miss Rosa Romine, Of Chambersburg.
Pa, Is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Romine
Miss Cora S,ickel has been spending
several weeks with her grandfather, Mr..
Henry Stickel
Mrs. Lula Willis and family spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Mrs. Walter
Tomlin.
Mr. Justus Longerbeam spent Sunday
with Mr.. Connie Stickel.
Mrs. Edward Tapscott, Of Prince Will
lam county, is visiting Mrs. George
Johnston.
Masters Orlan and Mayo Johnston
spent Sunday with Masters Bernice and
Oliver
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-10-16
Unclaimed Letters

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville poStotfice for the week
ending October u, 1907.
Miss Carrie Cotf.
Mrs. Lizzie b, Hunter.
Miss Mary Cloves.
Mr.. w. S. Oglesby.
John b. McClatfgry.
Persons calling for the above let
ters will please say they are adver-
tised and pay one cent for each
letter received.
ALEX. Mccormick, p. M.