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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Knight Farm, Near BOyCe, for Sale.

The undersigned, as attorneys
for the owners, will sell privately
the Knight farm containing about
l4O acres. Its adjacent to Boyce,
fronts on the turnpike, and is in
many respects very desirable.
For price and terms apply to
WHITING K SMITH,
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
An Attractive Residence.

0Our 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 at a fair price
and guarantee your satisfaction.
The price is low when the character
of work and material is considered.
Il. NJ. RICAMoRE,
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
How TO Avoid Appendicitis

Most victims Of appendicitis are those
who are hsbitually cons,ipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con-
stipation by stimulating action the liver
aud bowels and restores the honaluralaction
of the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauSeate or gripe and =
mild and pleasant TO take. Refuse sub
Stilutes J. c. Jones n Co, Miuwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Report Of StOueWalI Chapter, U. D. C.

In response to a call for n report
Of last years work of the Stone
wall Chapter, United Daughters
of the COnfederacy, / submit the
following:
While we have done nothing of
special prominence in the past year,
the report will show that we have
lent a helping hand here and there,
and by our regular monthly meet
lngs have striven to honor and
perpetuate the memory and deeds
of the heroes of our beloved South
land who fought for the rights of
their States. The year was a
prosperous one. For the purpose
of raising funds a very enjoyable
entertainment was given by the
Daughters and concert was held
under their auspices. While we
do not make historical or literary
work features OF our Chapter,
we have had Veterans talk to us,
that we may keep alive the motives
and victories of the Confederate
cause. We contributed TO the
erection of the L. ID. c., building
az the .JamestoNn Exposition. sent
a box {" the Old Ladies' Home.
and helped defray the expenses of
the Veterans TO the reunion at Rich
mond. The Treasurer's report is
IS follows:
Totalreceived for theyearSl07.S 50
Disbursements 1886
Itemiz2d a follows
Cd Ladies Home $l6.4
Donation 2.OC
Delegates expenses to
convention 1.7C
Exposition building 1906
Veterans trip 1876
Crosses -
$42.64
Current expenses 36.7;
S79.3.
Balance SOS. 4
\EIVrE HENSoN
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Happy Tears.

A good cry is 4 Solace 10 many wo-
men. Ii steadies the nerves and. add
Ell TO cup of tea and an interesting
story. forms their idea of supreme hap
pineSS. Arising from the peruSal OF
their books with red eyes. Swelled fea-
lures and 4 SoppinS pocket handker-
chief. they feel their time has not been
wasted.-Lady Violet Greville in Lon
don Chronicle.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Object In His Pre- aehino.

Towne-ltS funny. Burrough is for
ever preaching TO hi. friends about the
necessity for saving their money.
Browne-Wen? Towne Well. he's the
last fellow in the world who should
preach that. Browne Not at all. The
more his friends save the more he has
the chance TO borrOw.-ChicagO Jour
nal
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Panic in Winston Hall.

IL was due only to the coOlness
ot about half dozen men, and the
and of good luck, that the most
serious occurrence in the history of
Berryville was averted in Winston
Hall last Friday night.
The Bear Musical Comedy Com
pany was giving a performance.
which included moving picture
exhibition. One of the long films
of pictures became broken while
the machine was running, and one
OF the members of the company
thoughtlessly pushed the bunch of
loose films against the reostat of
the machine, which was almost
red-hot from the electricity, with
the result that the films ignited
lnstantaneously, with a flash like
powder. In second some thought
less fool yelled Fire. and pande-
monium broke loose. Seats were
overturned. clothing was torn.
wraps and Ovcrcoats were thrown
aside by many. hats were unthought
of, and, with ShriekS and cries the
frantic crowd cndeavorcd 10 get
through the narrow doorway.
There are mo- words in which we
can describe the actions of some
strong IUcn and boys Who jumped
and clambercd over the heads of
tie crowcd in ,heir frenzy TO get
out of the buiiding. Women. men
and children were tramplcd under
foot IN a moment. Added to the
hellish shricllS of the frcnzied peo-
pie was the thunderous noise of
their trampling feet.
Sergeant Ricamorr was fortu-
nateiy just outside Tie Inain door
when the accident occurred. and he
with Clayton Young and Ed. Kerch-
eval, did more than anyone to
restore the confidence and mental
equilibrium of the people. as we'll
rs using muscular effort to prevent
the crushing To death OF women
and children by the crazy. yelling
men and boys who had gone tenn
porarily insane.
Mr.. Baer helped to quiet the
crowd by beginning tosinga a tenor
solo. Lead, Kindly Light" and
when the crowd finally realized
that the fire had only burned the
roll OF films and 4 cloth curtain, the
cXcitemant was at an end.
Luck played a prominent part
In the affair and even though
many people were bruised and
scratched in the crush at the door.
they were fortunate To escape so
lightly. for the crowd in the gallery
jumped down to the main floor upon
the bodies OF those who were trying
to fight their ways through the
doors.
We had never believed it posi-
ble for IN audience composed prin-
cipally of men and half-grown
boys There were only about twenty
ladies' and children present. 10 be-
come So frienzied upon such slight
provocation, and as long as we live
we will remember the names and
faces of the men who showed their
cowardice in Winston Hall last
Friday night at time when they
should have been douhly thoughtfu'
and brave for the sake Of the women
and little ones.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
". c. I. U. Oyster Supper

The ladies of the W. c. T. L.
will hold an oyster supper at
Young's old stand, on Main street.
on January % and ~. Dinner
will be served, and useful articles
will also be for sale. Doors open
at II O'Clock.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
LOTils KaCkley Wins Prize

The prize of s. offered by the
Daughters of the Confederacy for
an essay on any subject pertaining
to the Confederacy was awarded
to Master Loring Kackley. at the
Berryville High School Monday
the decision of the Judges having
been unanimous.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
How to Avoid Pneumonia

You can avoid pneumonia and other
serious results from Id by taking
Foley's Honey and Tar Ii stops the
cough and expels the cold from the
system as it is mildly laxative. Refuse
any but the genuine in the yellow pack
age. j. g. Jones S Co Millwood Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
For Sale.

y small farm, in frst-class state
of cultivation; desirably situated;
unsurpassed view of the mountain,
etc; good orchard; running water
in every field: on turnpike in
MillwOod neighborhood. Call on
or address {. B. JONES. Boyce.
Va. - #
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
For Rent

My place. between Berryville
and the Opequon. Contains about
22 acres, all in fine condition.
Possession given any time after
March /.
MRS. KATE ERB,
IS Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Attention, COnfedeTateS

\ meeting of j. +. b. Stuart
Camp, Confederate Veterans will
be held in Camp Hall, Saturday,
January %, 1908, at 3 p. m. All
members and visiting comrades
are urged to be present.
w. L. MLTON. Adjt.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Return Library Books

\ 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 at once, and save
cost of fines.
j.. Z RICAMnRF.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
a Littls Ambiauous

She-So sorry TO hear of your motor
accident, Enthusiastic MotoriSt-Oh.
thanks! It's nothing Expect to live
through many more. She-Oh, but l
trust not.-IOndOn Opinion.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
MT. PieTCe'S Sale February 27.

The big sale OF personal property
by Mr.. Y. 3. Pierce, near Berry
Vile. win be held on February -.
See bills for detailed list.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
|. D. Myers Sale HarCh II

|. ID. Myers will sell his entire
lot of Stock and Farming Imple-
mentS on March Il. 1908. Watch
for bills.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Stockholders Meeting

The regular annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Berrgville
Building and Loan Association will
toe held at the office of {. NJ. Broun,
in Berryville, Va, on Thursday,
January %, 1908, at 10 a. m.
X. ID. HARDESTY.
fl td Secretary.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
THE TURNING POINT.

Your .on and daughter ought each 20 have
SAVINGS ACCOUNT. Better start them
at TINS Bank az once. DO YOU know this
may oe the very turning point in their lives
and is q step in the right direction.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
S26OO REWARD

$500 reward will be paid by
for the Law and Order League
information leading TO the con-
viction of any party guilty of
violation of the Local Option Law.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Berryville, Va.

Men and women to I'LL high
salaried positions. To qualify for
same, apply to a. III. HORST, Box
l47, Hagerstown, Md. 43 It
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
AcccmpliSheo.

Mr.. Goodlie - My boy. you'd never
hear me use language like that The
Kld-I bet you don't! Why, 1t took
me five years TO learn all dem Words
Sketch
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
YOUR IDLE HONEY WILL EARN
THREE PER CENT INTEREST

compounded twice year. if de-
posted in the BANK or CLARKE
COUNTY. Capital and Surplus.
$40. 100000.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
E. P. ROyStOn'S Sale March 2.

+. p. Royston will sell valuable
personal property at public auction
on March ,. Watch for advertise
ment and bills.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Attention, Piremen

There will be called meeting of
the Berryville Fire Company FRI
day evening, January n, at Z
O'Clock. This meeting is impor-
tant, and all members are request
ed to attend.
JNo. I'll. ENDERs, Capt.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Town Taxes for 1908.

while thelr action would have been
greatly improved if the suggestions
contained in the COURIER had been
followed out, their action was a
great Improvement over the pre-
vious taxation and license measures.
Under the new designation. the
following business houses and lines
will be taxed the license fees set
opposite their names, instead of
being free of taxation as formerly:
Barber shops, each s 800
Hucksters, each wagon 800
Contractors 800
Gas companies, electric
light companies. tele-
phone and telegraph
companies, each $500
Insurance companies fire.
life, accident, plate
glass, steam boiler.
etc., each 1000
Printing Offices (power) 1000
Printing Offices (hand) 100
Lightning-rod merchants
or agents 1000
Stage Line 800
All vehicles carrying pas
sengers, other than
licensed live stables,
each $50
Selling snacks on street,
per day LOO
Veterinary surgeons 800
Building and loan associations
and all other licensees of the
State, at the rate Of 80 per cent vf
the tax paid the State.
The oIher licenses were made
the same as last year.
The amount of the Town Tax
was fixed at 50 cents on the 500
of valuation, an increase OF 20 cents
over last year.
It's expected of course. that the
action of the Council will bring
forth some vigorous criticism. hut,
as shown in the CoURIERheretofoTe.
the condition of the Town Treasury
was such, owing To the enormous
expenses on the new reservoir, that
it was not only necessary, but ah-
solutely imperative, that the Coun-
ell take prompt steps 10 increase
the revenues of the Town As much
as possible.
The only criticism which the
COURIER has To make in the matter
is regarding the many years that
so many of the business establish
ments of the Town have been doing
business without paying any license
for the privilege. Several hum
dred dollars have been lost annual
ly by this lack of scrutiny of the
tax laws by the Council.
OF course the new license rules
for the Corporation will probably
be found defective in some respects,
some of the licenses will probably
be found too high, but far more of
them will be found too low. For
instance, in Winchester, the tax on
power printing offices is Sl5 per
annum; on small plants not having
power, $40. In Berryville, the
tax on power plants was properly
made $40, bat the tax on other
plants, which should have been
about half or twO-thirds aS great,
was made only Sl-a most palpable
injustice. Also, in Winchester,
the tax is $50 per annum for each
insurance company. In Berryville
the tax was made so each, with
the explanation that there was only
about one-fifth as much insurance
business done in Berryvile as there
was in Winchester. The same
rule of one fifth didn't apply on
the printing Office problem.
As we remarked above, the peo-
pie need not expect the license
problem to be solved in a moment
foritis new subie for the Council
and will take several years of close
study to perfect.
The property owners of the
Town who are opposed to the new
movement will just have to "grir
and bear it, for there no way tC
help it.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22

TRESPASS NOTICES. printed
on Cloth. for sale at this Office.
Five cents each, or 80 cents per
dozen.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
YOUR MONEY

will earn > per cent interest if
deposited in THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANK OF BERRYvILLE, modern
and up-to-date banking institution.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Wood! Wood! Wool

You can find Wood. sawed and
split, at p. Il. Pulliam's shop. 1t
will be delivered at your house.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22

a pc. son is always startled when he
hears himself seriously called old for
the first timc.-O. W. Holmes.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
Statement Of the County Levy

The following is a statement Of the re
ceipts and expenditures of Clarke County
Virginia. for the year 1896 as required by
Section S47, Chapter Il, Acts Of 1904.
RECEIPTS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22
For Rent

The Upper Vineyard Farm: 3
miles from Millwood. Apply to
Miss y. b. COOKE,
ID 2t Il. +. d., Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-22

NELLIE HENSON.
Secretary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-25
THE CURING OF
CAPT. CHUBB

But under the circumstances he
was helpless and greeted his guests
at breakfast the first day out with as
much cordially as he could summon
on short notice. His manner. how
ever. could scarcely be described as
genial. but this was not to be won
dered at. as the gallant tar was suffer-
ing from the after-effects of a roaring
good time ashore, which had culmin.
ated in one gigantic. soal-satisfylng
spree during his last night in port
Consequently his broad red face wore
an expression of bull-like ferocity and
he replied to the gay and airy salIies
of the light-hearted Mr.. Somers with
sullen grunts which might have signi.
fed anything or nothing
1t was an ideal June morning and
hardly breath of wind stirred the
surface of Lake Michigan. Capt.
Chubb. pacing the bridge in solitary
grandeur. felt his spirits rise at the
prospect of fair weather and a pros
porous voyage.
Suddenly he came to a halt in his
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-25

| Capt. Chubb, consumed by the fires of
remorse, sought refuge in his cabin.
where, in response to an appealing
message, DR.. Corbus, accompanied by
his friend, put in an appearance. The
former gentleman. having heard the
patients plant of woe, shook his head
grimly.
You're In a bad fix, my man." he
said, with heartless chuckle. "Judg-
ing from your symptoms I should say
there's a ripe, roaring fit of delirium
tremens headed your way. But speak
ing as passenger | fail to see how
your troubles concern me. I'm taking
this voyage for my health and there
appears to be no reason why | should
exert myself to preserve the life or
reason of a drunken brute whose de-
mise would probably be a distinct
benefit to society in~ general. It's all
your own fault, anyway"
Il know, I know" pleaded the abb
ject mariner. But it's orful hard II
I'm to be let go and die without any
help. And there's my daughter, a
orphan. to be left all alone in the
world"
Personally believe she'd be a
good deal better off without you" re-
sponded the doctor coolIy. And.
speaking of your daughter. you may
happen to recollect that / once made
you proposition in regard to her
which you were not only kind enough
to refuse, but insulted me In the bar
gain"
The captain was about to reply,
when blood-curdling laugh issued
from beneath his pillow. He sprang
to sitting posture and laid frantic
grip on the physicians arm
There it goes again. he shrieked,
while great drops of sweat rolled
down his pallid countenance. For
the good Lords sake, doctor. do some
thin for me! You can have the girl,
anything-only save mel"
"Oh, WELL" said Corbus reaectively,
"on these conditions | might be
tempted. Remember, Mr. Somers is
witness to your promise. Wait a
moment until ! examine my medicine
case"
He left the cabin and returned car
rying small hypodermic needle. the
sharp point OF which he inserted into
the captains muscular forearm.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-25

Welch," said the mate. He died OF
the jim-jams, he did. on board the
Grover Cleveland. 1t came on him
like flash. six hours out of Chicago
after big bat he'd bin on. There
: wasn't no doctor aboard and he died
mighty quick. His howlings at the last
was somethin' fierce"
The skippers ruddy face turned a
greenish white and he gazed at the
mate with protruding eyeballs.
Great fishhooks," he croaked faint
ly. 1T can't be as I've got 'em, Ben!
didn't have so much to drink last
night"
You was lushed proper when you
come aboard" said the mate decided
ly. "Wot had you bin havin'?"
Mostly rye. At least that's what
that one-eyed coyote of a bartender
called It," responded Chubb dismally.
But we did put away few tots of
Jamaica rum as we'll"
"The very same mixture as finished
poor Welch," remarked the mate
cheerfully. But mebbe you'll be all
right. How do you feel?'
Horrible declared the panic
stricken skipper MY heads burnin'
up and I've bin hearin' voices, Ben,
voices. and reglar hair-raisin'
laughs"
"Welch. he started that way" an
nounced the Jobs comforter. Heard
voices first, SO he did, and then little
red devils with horns came and picked
at his eyes"
The skipper groaned. I'll go below
and lie down a spell, Ben." he said
hoarsely. "Mebbee it'll wear of. /
haven't heard nuthin' since you come
on deck
AS If to contradict this hopeful
statement a piercing, long-drawn hiss
penetrated his ear, and he clutched
the mate despairingly.
There it goes again, Ben," he cried
in quavering accents. Sounded like
a spittin' cat, or angry snake.
Didn't you hear nothin'?"
The mates wooden-faced composure
would have done credit to a cigar
store Indian.
Not me-" he responded blithely.
But then / amt bin maxim a beast
of myself. You're hearin' snakes now;
If ever you get to seem 'em you might
as well get ready to give the under.
taker job. Where 'ud you like to be
planted?"
Capt. Chubb eyed him reproach-
fully
That amt no way to talk to old
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-25
IMPRESSED THE LITTLE ONE.
Department Of coIored Gentleman :
Matter Of Admiration.

Little Elsie. who had recently re-
turned from visit to Washington.
was describing to her companion some
of the wonderful things she had OBJ
served in the Capitol City.
"One evening" said she. breathless-
ly, papa took me to have supper at
a grand hotel where the dining room
was awfully big. and at the tables
around us sat great senators and rep
representatives with their wives, all
drinking champagne!"
II suppose the manners OF these
great persons were perfect?" ventured
her companion. with widened eyes
Yes" returned Elsie. But" she
added, with sudden burst of enthusi-
asm. "the department OF the colored
gentlemen who served the wine was
perfectly besutiful!"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-25
yJUzZ FKZJH~ Walk J4ZD
sszz9M ~Ezzs-Mzgs9M m GEORGE TICKFII MES,-

alarm to some practical joker hailing
him from above. but the one mast
boasted by the steamer was totally
devoid of canvas.
Am | of my head?" murmured
Chubb pathetically, "or is it spirits
How goes 1t, Chubb?' II ses as plain
as anything. and yet there amt no
body here"
The tread of approaching feet made
him jump nervously again. but this
time he was relieved by tangible
presence arriving in the form of the
mate.
See here, Paisley" said the agi-
tated Chubb. as his officer gained the
bridge. there's bin some queer doings
that isl mean d. you see anything
unusual about me?"
The mate surveyed his superior's
visage carefully.
Seems to me your eyes is rather
fishy." he commented "And your
lips is bad color. They reminds me
Of" He stopped abruptly and hesi-
tated
The captain grasped his shoulder
and shook him furiously.
Reminds you of wot?" he roared.
why can't you speak out, stead of
standin' there dumb as a darned dog
fish?"
We'll. you reminds me of en-
gineer l knowed once, named Joe
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-25

self-imposed parade as a hoarse,
sneering laugh, apparently proceeding
from some irreverent person behind
him. assailed his ears He turned
quickly, but the bridge was unoccu-
pied save for himself Again the
ironical cackle split the atmosphere
and he pivoted smartly around with a
wrathful exclamation There was no.
body near him and, much puzzled, he
cast his eye along the deck in search
OF a solution of the mystery. The
doctor and Somers were leaning on
the bulwarks. well toward the bow.
and couple of deckhands were
scrubbing the deck close by the stern
With these exceptions there was no
one in sight
The captain mused perplexedly and
then sprang a foot into the air as
harsh whisper of How goes 1t,
Chubb?" beat upon his startled
senses. There followed the same
mocking laugh. which died away into
discordant, gurgiing whine.
A confused notion of talking birds
dawned upon the startled captain and
he glanced sharply aloft; but the
horizon was bare of feathered deni-
zens. Had the Grenville been a wind
jammer he might have attributed his
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-25
Case For Brain Specialists

Parker was very shortsighted, yet
must, in her sleep, have climbed a
wall which she would have found diff
cult to scale in the day time and in
possession of every faculty. Her mind
is complete blank from the time she
went to bed until she awoke to find
herself in the house three miles away.
In this case, the walking movements
she went through were so common
place that 1t would take very slight
brain impulse to start them. A vivid
dream might have been a sufficient
stimulus. The climbing of the wall
was much more intricate act, de-
manding an accurate sense of touch
and appreciation of distance, and this
sort of act is a mystery which brain
specialists cannot elucidate.