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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
GENERAL LEE AND ARLINGTON. HIS OLD HOME

without single demerit mark during
his entire course. He entered the en-.
sineer corps. In 1892 he married Mary
CuStis. daughter OF the adopted son OF
George Washington. In the Mexican
war he was promoted repeatedly for
distinguished services at Cerro Gordo.
Contreras, Churubusco and Chapulte-
pee. lie was made superintendent OF
the Military academy at West Point
IN 1872 aud a few years later was
transferred 10 field. service as Meuten-
ant colonel OF the Second cavalry. do
lpS able work against the Comanches
and other hostile Indians in Texas. In
1893, while on furlough at his home az
Arlington. Va. he was sent with n
force of United States marines to Har-
pers Ferry. where he captured John
Brown. Shortly thereafter he was
made full colonel Early in 1861
Abraham Lincoln sent Montgomery
Blair. of his cabinet. TO Colonel Lee
offering him command OF the United
States army. Lee courteously declined
the offer. saying that he could not
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
A Card.

We take pleasure in informing
the public. that Mr.. b. j. Longer
beam will represent us in the field
this coming season.
Mr.. Longerbeam's we'll known
ability as a machinist is too well
established to need comment.
When he calls to see you, listen
to the good things he has to tell,
MANNING's WAREHOUSES,
Boyce, Clarke County, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

I General Lees first thought was for the
comfort OF his men. He remarked TO
General Grant that they had been Iiv-
ing for the hast few days principally
upon parched corn and were badly In
need OF rations. When Grant immedi-
ately suggested the sending OF 25.OOO
| rations 10 the surrendered soldiers.
Lees countenaDce showed that he felt
greatly relieved
General Lee possessed the stole de-
votion 10 duty OF Spartan mother.
The charge of nepotism never could
be laid against him. He had three
sons in the army, two OF them generals
and the other a captain. At one time
President Jefferson Davis thought OF
sending General Lee 10 command the
western army. The leaders son, Cen
eral Custis Lee. was then on the per-
sonal stan OF President Davis. The
latter held young Lee in such high re-
gard as a soldier that he decided to
appoint him to succeed his father in
command Of the Army OF Northern Vir-
gInia. He instructed another officer to
visit General Robert Z. Lee and ask
him to assign General Custis Lee to
that command. The old chieftain re-
piled:
II am very much obliged to Mr.. Da-
Wis for his high opinion OF Custis Lee,
but he is an untried man in the field,
and I cannot appoint him TO that COM
mand cannot pass by my tried off,
GERS and take for that position a COM
paratively new man. especially when
that man is my own son. Mr.. Davis
can make the assignment IL he thinks
proper. l certainly shall not do So"
A Federal general was confined In
Libby prison. At the sarle time Cen
eral w. IL. +, Lee. another son of the
commander, was prisoner of war at
Fortress Monroe. having been captured
by the Federals while lying at his
home severely wounded. The Federal
general conceived the idea OF having
himself exchanged for the young Con-
federate. but General Lee declined to
ask any favor for his own son that he
could lot ask for the humblest soldier
In his army.
During the battle OF Gettysburg Gen
eTdl Lee turned uSlue Il moment from
pressing duties TO rebuke an officer
who was beating an unruly horse. On
train near Richmond a private Con-
federate soldier with wounded arm
in a sling on a cold day was trying
vainly to put on his overcoat, using his
teeth to aid his one good arm. An Of
ficer stepped forward from the other
end of the ear and helped the wounded
man put on his coat, then buttoned it
around him. The officer was Lee.
Hundreds OF such stories are told.
He was the soul of courtesy and con-
sideratIon. Unbiased writer's and ora
tors have named him with Sir Philip
Sidney. His place in history as q SOL
der is secure. while ii cannot t0
doubted that in his own native state OF
Virginia. which he defended TO his ut
most Strength and deserted not in the
hour OF her adversely. he shares with
that other great Virglnian to whom he
was related by marriage the honor OF
being first in the hearts OF his people
ROBERTUS LOVE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

OF an insurance company. He preferred
to remain at Lexington on his small
salary.
The Washington college board built
a residence for the occupancy of the
president making the appropriation
without the knowledge of Lee. and
after the house was built they sent to
Mrs. Lee deed to the property, also
settling upon her an annuity of $1,000.
General Lee, in his wife's behalf. wrote
a letter declining the gift. He had
acted similarly during the war when II
was proposed to donate n house to him
in Richmond. He advised that any
funds that had been raised for the pur-
pose should be turned over to the aid
Of the sick and wounded or go toward
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Centennial of the Birth of General Lee

THE announcement or exercises
on the 10Th or January TO OBJ.
serve the one hundredth birth.
day anniversary OF General
Robert T. lee makes the American
civil war seem almost like ancient his.
tory to the generation now growing
up. General Lee. however. was one of
the oldest leaders on either side OF
that conflict He was sixteen wears
the senior OF Gcueral Grant Stone
wall Jackson. his own great lieutenant
and next TO Lee the most beloved of
southern generals. was seventeen years
his junior
General Lee. not alone by virtue of
his years and his gray hairs. but also
bv reason OF his solicitude nud kindIi
ness. was father 10 the southern
forces History. wherever written re-
cords Robert Edward Lee as the per
feet flower OF southern chlvalry. Gen
erals who opposed him i'm battle have
been glad 10 pay tribute To his knight
" honor. his unassummg dignity nnd
nj, simple manlineSs: also they have
agreed with European and American
authorities i'm assigning him TO n place
among the greatest soldiers IN history
General Lee was born at Strafford.
Westmoreland county. Va. Jan 10
lS07 lie entered West Point I'm 1925
and was graduated second in his class
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
CORRESPONDENCE
SHEPHERDS FORD EEIGHBORHOOD.

The recent rains have made our roads
almost impossible.
Mr.. +. a. Hurtsler, who is running the
saw mill in Mr.. Wares woods. expects to
finish up here in a couple Of weeks. and
will then go to Mr.. Rutherford's west OF
Berryville.
Miss Ollie King, the teacher at Bur
chelFs schoOlhouse, reports good en-
rollment, but irregular attendance. Reg
ular attendance at school Is half the
battle Tor the advancement ofthe pupils.
WHY not attend more regularly?
Mrs. a. J. Elsea and son. MARSHALL are
still on the sick list
Mrs. Susan wynkoop continues quite
i'll.
In the beginning Of the new year we
welcomed several new families 10 this
neighborhood. Mrs. Lucy Fowler and
sons moved into the tenant house at Mr.
D. a. Burchelrs; Mr.. Joseph Childs is
now at Mr.. J. F. Burchelrs Mr.. Palm
Royston has rented Nr. Foster Bur
chelIs farm; Mr. William russell has
moved TO Mr.. VI. B. Wiley's; MILD.
Elsea moved to the East Farm" in An
gust Mrs. Winter Royston remaining
there until the frs; Of the year. when she
moved to Boyce. We are sorry to lose
good neighbors, but we welcome the new
ones and hope to get well acquainted.
Measles are reported epidemic in the
Morgau's Mill vicinity.
A number Of the Clarke county bovs
and girls who have gone to lands far
distant visited parents and relatives
mere during the holidays Among these
we noted Misses Dollie Feltner and Pace
koyston and Messrs, Ernest Feltner
Rage Thompson and Robert Rust.
Messrs. Aubrey Wiley and Frank
Fayne have gone to Pitcairn, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Payne have NOV.
ed 10 Pitcairn, Pa.
Mrs. J. D. Elsea and daughters. Mar.
geret and Della, visited Mrs. T. A. Elsea
at Mount Airy Sunday
Mrs, Bette Elsea visited Miss Nav
Elsea last week.
What has become Of the Bovce CORES.
pondent: Is he dead, sleeping, or is he
recuperating from the joyous Christmas
season.
Long live the COURIER and prosperous
be its career.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Mr.. Marshall Celebrates Birthday.

Mr.. j. W. Marshall, Of Summit
Point formerly of Clarke county,
gave delightful and largely at
tended dinner in honor of his birth
day, Tuesday, January :. 1907.
y Apyramid in the center of the table
contained candles Indicating the
years Mr.. Marshall has reached in
ms journey through life, and the
table groaned under the weight of
good things provided for the guests.
After the dinner the guests went
into the parlor, where Rev. c.
Sydenstriker led in singing and
prayer. Mir. Marshall was show
cred with congratulations.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE, FROM HIS LAST PHOTOGRAPH

.ake up arms against his state his
nome and his children" He resigned
from the United States army and was
made commander in chief OF the Vir-
slhia forces. a little later he became
one of the five full generals OF the
Nontederacy and finally commander in
chief of all the southern forces. In the
tuli or 1865 he became president of
washington college. now Washington
una Lee university, at Lexington, Va.
Ieihaining in that position until his
death, Oct 10, 1870.
Lee was always a virginian. He
never lived anywhere else except when
absent necessarily on military duty.
MS lifelong devotion to his native
state was the strongest motive in bis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Mr.. Carton Steadily Improving.
+. A. MARSHALL, Agent

The numerous friends of Mr..
Vernon b. Carton. of The Morning
News-Item and Star. who has been
Ill of pneumonia and nervous trou-
bles at his home on East Leicester
Stler', Winchester, for the past
Week, will be glad to learn that he is
much better, and his attending
physician expects that the patient
will he able to get up the latter
part of this week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
THE PROOF

|, William A. Hartford, of Ber.
ryville, Va, solemnly swear that
all of the WhiSkies, Brandies and
Wines bottled and sold by me in
Berryville, Va, are bottled lust as
they are drawn from the original
barrels, and that they are not aduI-
terated or reduced in any way
whatsoever; and that all goods of
all kinds sold by me are not changed
IN character or tampered with in
any way whatever.
w. A. HARFoRD. (SeaD
On this Fifteenth day of january.
1907, personally appeared William
A. Hartford before me, a Notary
Public in and for the County OF
Clarke, State of Virginia. and
solemnly swears that the statements
made in the foregoing declaration
are absolute truth.
JOHN b. NELL,
Notary Public.
My commission expires May 20.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville pOstOffice for the week
ending January -, 1907:
Miss Priscilla Kirkpatrick.
Mr.. Walter Prickett.
Persons calling for the above let
terS will please say they are adver-
tised and pay one cent for each
letter received.
ALEX. MCCORMICK. u. NJ.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
MOUNT AIRY

Our nam thoroughfare, the mountain
road, will very soon, If not worked be
a thing of the past. the rains having
washed all the dirt of. leaving bare
rocks to encounter while either walking
or driving. This road affords material
Tor good working as it runs from one
pike to the other through the woods
Only in very few places touching private
ground.
Inc Top Is still in the line of improve
ment. The saw and hammer affords ite
usual music. Mr.. r. r. Bell has IN con-
struction fine barn, stabling for horses
and cows, with corn house and wagon
shelter under way, on Mr.. R. Elsea's
place at the Top.
Mr.. John Longerbeam has been adding
much needed improvements at the Noun.
tain House.
Work at Mount Weather has kept up
all the winter
We understand that W. II. Wilson
Will have lot Of out buildings erected
soon.
Rumor has it that parties are nero-
uating for land here at the Top at good
prices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Plaster, Jr. were to
sail for their trip to Europe the 18th inst.
for a stay until April
Misses May and Maud Hummer Of
Loadoun, spent Sunday night with
friends at the Top.
Mr.. Robert Elsea, who is employed bv
the Alexandria Chemical Works. spent
sunday at his home on the Top.
Rev. MI Smith, Of BerryviIle. attended
quarterly meeting at Round Hill Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. Bud Stickles and wife came from
Brunswick Saturday to attend his sisters
Mrs. Mills funeral
Professor Casper and many others
have been in the neighborhcod since the
beginning of the year looking after their
interests around the Top
The change in the schedule on the
Southern Railroad makes it impossible
for the mail delivered by the r. f. d. to
reach Washington by the last train go
ing out, as it now leaves Bluemont at
45O, formerly leaving ats %.
Those who depend on the r. Ed.
Route, if they fail to hand in their mail
in the morning, will find that it does not
leave BluemOnt until the next morning.
\ letter from the Top on Monday will
not reach Berryville before Tuesday
night or Wednesday morning.
Mr.. VIM. Bell will sell all his bouse-
hold and kitchen furniture at his place.
known as the Poston house. on Tuesday
Mrs. James Bell, of Pine Grove. has
been called by the illness of her daughter.
Mrs. JeSsee Stobbs, to Ninvnle. Jeffer.
son county, w. Va.
Miss, Gertie Longerbeam, of Pine
Grove, has returned to her home after
| spending pleasant time with friends
near Myerstown, w. Va
{ Mr.. VIM. HoG and family have moved
from the Pines TO Fairmont, w. Va.
| Mrs. Ada Jones and daughter are now
with Mrs. Elizabeth Moreland. near
/ Bluement.
MIR. Joshua Fletcher, of Bloomfield.
has been engaged surveying in Clarke.
and surveyed what is known as the
Spaulding tract now owned by Mrs.
Harriet Turner, of Washington, d. c.
Mr.. \. c. Bell surveyed Mr.. Getzendan-
ner's land last week.
Miss Nellie Starkey spent Thursday
with Mrs. r. Elsea atthe Top.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Horse and Buggy for Sale.

On Saturday, January %, 1906,
| will sell at public auction i'm front
of the Courthouse. a good-driving
Black Mare, will be four years old
in spring, and a Top Buggy which
has only been used few months.
DAVID DCDoNoUGH.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Dwelling il BerrYYiIIe for Sale.

Nice 6-room frame dwelling, all
in the best repair; three porches:
evrA thing new; good cistern; noun
tain water on back porch; double
lot; good Outbuildings. Will sell
this property for less than the cost
of replacing the house; and on easy
&c ms.
+. A. MARSHALL, Agent.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
How 10 Avoid Pneumonia

You can avoid pneumoia and other
serious results from cold by takinl
Foley's oney and Tar. II stops the
cough and expels the cold from the sys-
tenn as it is mildly laxative. Refuse any
but the genuine in the yellow package.
For Sale by All Druggists.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death only directly caused
by lightning in barns, while at
large on the premises, or else
where, in best old-line company,
see w. T. Lewis, BerryvilIe, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death only directly caused
hv lightning in barns, while at
largeOn the premises, or elsewhere.
in best old-line company, see w. r.
Lewis, Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
InCubatOFS\ for Sale.

Cyphers and Prairie State Incu-
batOrs, in fine condition, for sale
at greatly reduced prices.
WOODLEY Duck FARM,
! 16 1 near Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

For Live Stock Insurance. that
covers death only directly caused
by lightning in barns, while at large
on the premises, or elsewhere. in
best Old-line company, see w. T.
Lewis, Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Legal Holiday.

Saturday, January 10, 1907
Uee's Birthday, being a Legal
Holiday, the Bank of Clarke
County will be closed. All paper
maturing on that day may be paid
ON Monday, January 21, 1907.
JOHN b. NELL, Cashier.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's Kid
ney Cure make sound Kidneys and will
positively cure all forms of kidney and
bladder disease. 1t strengthens the whole
system. For sale by All Druggists.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

Il had tried everything for my baby,
until DR.. Lyle recommended Cascasweet.
can truthfully say it is the best medi-
cine ever used for babies. Mamie /
Taylor, Bedford, va. Cascasweet is Sold
by Blencowe's Pharmscy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

II is undigesied food that causes sour
ness and painful indigestion. Kodol is
solution of vegetable acids. Ii digests
what you eat, and corrects the deficien-
cies of digestion. Kodol conforms 20 the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold here by Blenoowe.s Pharmacy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
PerCherOl Wanted.

/ want good barshear leader
heavy-draft Percheron mare. to
weigh from 1900 to 400. and from
/ to 6 years old. VIII pay good
price if the animal is guaranteed.
ID. LEMON FRIES.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
JAS. w. FOLEY. Cashier.

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death only directly caused
by lightning in barns, while at
large on the premises, or else
where, in best old-line company,
see w. L. Lewis, Beryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

Mothers who give their children Ken
nedy's Laxative Couch Syrup invariably
indorse it. Contains Honey and Tar.
Conforms to the National Pure Food and
Drug Law. Sold by Blencowe's Phar-
macy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

Cut this out and take it TO c. Blencowe's
drug store and get free sample of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. These tablets are far superior to
pills, being easier to take and more plea
ant in effect. They correct disorders of
the stomach, liver and bowels.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

For any disease Of the skin we can re.
commend Chamberlsin's Sslve. 1t re-
leaves the itching and burning sensation
instantly and soon effects a cure. This
Salve is also invaluable FOR sore nipples
sold by c. Blencowe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

DeWitrs Kidney and Bladder Pills
drives the poison from the body A 25
cent box holds weeks treatment. Sold
by Blencowe's Pharmacy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

For Live Stock Insurance that
covers death only directly caused
by lightning in barns, while at
large on the premises, or else
where IN best old-line company,
see W. I. Lewis, BerryvilIe, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
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. 100000.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

Saturday, January 10, 1907
Lce's Birthday, being a Legal
Holiday, the First National Bank
of Berryville will be closed. All
paper maturing on that day may
be paid on Monday, January 21,
1907.
JAS. w. FOLEY. Cashier
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

Money to Losn-In sums of 81 900 or
more; secured by deed of trust on Real
Estate.
GRo. b HARRIsIoN, Atty;
Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, reliable
little pills. Recommended by Blen-
cowe's Pharmacy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
In EVERY DEPARTMENT

of Banking THE FIRST NATIONALBANK
OF BERRYVILLE is prepared to serve you
III satisfactory manner.
Call and open an account
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Calves and Poultry Wanted.

VIII pay the highest cash price
Tor Veal Calves and Poultry.
G. II. ROWLAND.
II . 3m Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16
Annual Report Of Horse Show.

The annual report of the Treas
urer of the Clarke County Horse
and Colt Show Association. which
was issued last week, shows an ex-
cellent condition. The detailed re-
port, which was made up under
date of December 8, 1906, is as
follows:
Receipts
On hand from lastva = A4t 90
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

Bal. in hands Of Treas. 1896. 81
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-01-16

My commission expires May 20,
1908.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-11-07
BEWAILS LACK OF BOXERS.
Corbett Says Cans Is the Only One
Worthy of the Name.

James j. Corbett, Gentleman
JIM now of the 'profesh," calls the
fighters of the present day poor
collection, and says that Cans is the
only one worthy the name of pug
Hist, according to the New York
World.
without doubt, Cans stands as
far above the average fighter today
as the sky is above the EARTH said
Corbett. He stands out pre-emi-
nently from his class. He has beaten
every man in the lightweight division
and many of the welters.
Now, take 1t in the heavyweight
class. There is a bunch of men in
this division who are not worth the
title of fighter. They are crowd of
second-raters There is not a man
among them who has shown himself
a championship timber.
The outlook for the fight game is
very bad. Here it is that Cans, who
lCl VI IW6lN6 years dSO was HSHIluS
at his best, is able to beat every one
of the present-day scrappers. The
Baltimorean is not nearly so fast as
he used to be, and it only goes to
show that the men of the present
time are not real boxers.
AS it is in the lightweight rank,
so it is in the other divisions. The
men who are fighting in them are far
inferior to those who represented the
division in the years gone by.
"Jeffries is easily the best man that
the game ever knew. He was the
speediest man for heavy fellow that
the world ever saw, and the chances
are that his equal will never be seer
again. However, I am patiently
awaiting the day when some man viii
come forward who can really put III
his dukes in championship style, anC
then the people who pay to see a mil
will not be bunkoed, as they ar,
nearly every time they attend box
ing bout at the present time"