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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Taft and Fairbanks?

1t looks now as though the nomi-
nees Of the Republican National
Convention in Chicago will be Taft
and Fairbanks.
a hard fight is being made by
representatives of the Roosevelt
policies TO have certain radical
pianks placed in the platform, but
there is nothing TO indicate how
the wind will blow today and
tomorrow.
When Senator Burroughs. of
Michigan, mentioned the name of
Roosevelt" in his speech yester-
day, the crowd howled itself hOarse;
but the effort to stampede the con-
ventiOn for a third term failed to
produce any results beyond the
cheering.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
How Much Will YOU Give?

The Baseball Team has sent out
cards to the business men of the
town, asking them to contribute
something to the expenses of the
team. The expenses are limited
to balls, bats, uniforms, work on
grounds, expenses of visiting
teams, etc. If you fail to get q
card asking for a donation, just
mention that fact to any member
of the team and card will be sent
you. A stamped envelope accom-
panies every card. The team ex-
poets an answer Gf you fail to con-
tribute) giving your opinion about
the matter. The team wants to
know what you think of their eff
forts.
Out of fourteen games played
this season, 8 have been won and
8 have been lost. which makes al
excellent showing thus far.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
No. 16.
CORRESPONDENCE
CRUMS.

Mrs. Elmer Carter, of Loudoun county.
is visiting Mrs. Charles Hawthorne.
Mrs Martin Payne, OF Berkeley county.
visited friends here the first OF last week.
We congratulate Loring Kackley on
his fine work at the Berryville High
School during the past year All OF his
friends are pleased 10 hear OF his gradus-
tion with such high honors.
We are also pleased to learn that Or
vile Kackley received the silver medal
for his excellent work al Miss Mamie
McGuire's School OF Music.
Mrs. Kim Bryne pleasantly entertained
the Ladies Aid Society at Stones Chapel
last Thursday evening.
Mr.. Hugh Pierce is building a nice hay
barrack on his farm, and expects to finish
it within the next few days.
Mrs. Abe Kimmell visited friends in
the upper part Of Hampshire county last
week.
DR.. D. o. Foley, of Mount Jackson.
visited his homecolks here recently.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Can Virginia Make Her Own Sugar?

At the present time there is con-
siderable interest in sugar beet cul-
ture in Virginia, largely owing TO
the efforts of the Norfolk & West
ern Railway, which has employed
a beet-sugar expert TO instruct
farmers in the methods of raising
this corp. We have just received
from the Virginia Agricultural
Experiment Station. Circular No.
L, Sugar Beets in Virgins" by
DIR. w. b. Elicit. This circular
gives the results of several years.
work. The conclusion reached is
that sugar beets can not be grown
profitably, except as a stock feed.
IN Tidewater and the lower portions
of Piedmont Virginia; but there
is a possibility that the Valley and
the Southwest may be able to raise
beets sufficiently rich in sugar to
make the industry profitable. A
cool and moist summer is needed
to develope sugar in beets. Only
the western part of the State. owing
To its altitude, can supply these
conditions. At Blacksburg, in
Montgomery County, a yield of
thirteen tons per acre was secured g.
analyZing u per cent. sugar. IL
will take two or three seasons more
TO fully determine whether it is
practicable 10 introduce this new
industry. Ii it is demonstrated
that beets OF sufficiently high ton
mage per acre and sugar content
can be grown, there Is further to
be considered the big questions of
labor and transportation. Farm
ers in western Virginia are urged
to plant not over one-eight acre OF
beets for trial These trial beets
will not be wasted, for they make
an excellent stock feed, especially
for milch COWS. The circular
mentioned can be obtained free by
writing to the Agricultural Exper-
imentSt alton, Blacksburg, Vir-
ginia.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Little Locals

Mrs. Jennie Arnold, of Keyser, w.
Va, is visiting her father. Mr.. W. A.
Young.
Mrs. A. J. Sliger has returned to her
home in Keyser. W. Va, after visit to
her uncle, Mr.. W. a. Young.
Money to Loan-In sums Of 81 900 or
more; secured by deed of trust on Real
Estate.
GEO. B HARRISON, Atty;
Boyce, Va.
Mrs. II. ID. Boughner, of Clarksburg.
W. Va, is here on visit 70 her father.
Mr.. J. +. Kerfoot, on South Church
street.
Mr.. Ludwell Baldwin, Of Norfolk, Wis
ited relatives and friends here last week
Messrs. 5. 5. Thomas, W. T. Lewis. G.
W. Levi and Harry Warden have
returned from attending the Roanoke
Convention.
Miss Halle Broaddus, of Washington,
is spending the summer with her father.
Rev. Julian Broaddus.
Money to Loan-Money to lend in any
amount on Farm Land.
WHITING & SMITH.
You'll certainly need little harvest
whiskey. Phone Uncle Bill' at the
Jefferson Hotel. Charles Town, w. Va.
Mr.. Walter Foley left on Monday for
Richmond, Va. where he has accepted
position with a well known firm.
Surgeon John Z. Page. United States
Navy, retired, Is here OF visit 10 bis
parents, DR.. and Mrs Robert p. Page.
and expects to spend the summer in
Clarke. lie is the same jovial JOHN
not a day older
GENERAL INSURANCE. Whiting
& Smith
Prof. c. VI. Farmer, Of the Berryville
High School, left yesterday morning for
Charlottesville, where he will Join the
summer school for for weeks. after
which he will 60 to visit his mother near
Norfolk.
Harvest Whiskey. Phone Uncle
BIZ at the jefferson Hotel, Charles
Town, W. Va. Good goods Prompt
shipment.
Postoiice Inspector Henry Matthews
was here Monday and went over the
affairs at the local office Everything
was found in fine shape, and he compli-
mented Postmaster Elder on the good
showing of his office.
Circus is a-coming. Time for peanuts
and red lemonade.
The monkey and the hand-organ man
were in our midst this week.
Mrs, Massie Shepherd nee MelviIe) is
here on visit to Mr.. F. NJ. Thompson
and family.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Circus Here Friday

Sun Brothers Big Circus is billed
to make Its initial appearance of
the season here on Friday of this
week, June 10, and a large audience
will undoubtedly be present, as
farm work Is in such shape that the
farmers can get off, and harvesting
will hardly start before next week.
as the cool weather on Monday and
Tuesday has delayed the ripening
wheat for a few days.
The big advertisement of the
Circus appears on fourth page of
this issue of the COURIER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
StOrk Leaves Three

The stork had busy day in
nerryville last Saturday, when he
visited three homes and left at
each place bouncing boy. While
,ne date was the thirteenth (said to
oe pnlucky by the superstitious),
Messrs. Chas. M. Broun, John b.
Nel'l and John b. Cornwell think
u was a cay of good luck, for the
ooys and the mothers are all doing
we'll.
Inc COURIER takes off its hat
ana makes its most ChesterfieIdian
Uow' and congratulates Messrs.
nroun' Neill and Cornwell, and
Expresses the hope that the boys
wiz grow up into men who will
pay an active part in the drama
oi life in State and Nation.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
AN EFFECTIVE SERMON.
Trumpet Blast That Drove the People
70 Repentance.


ola Peter Cartwright was Il famous
preacher and circuit rider many years
ago.
The eXhorter was holding a camp
meeting in Ohio. There was a great
number of campers on the field. and
the eccentric speaker addressed vast
COncOurSeS at every service but he
thought too few were being converted.
He felt that something should be done
10 stir the sinners 10 repentance. 50
he prepared 4 strong sermon on the
second coming Of Christ. He told how
the world would 90 on in its sin and
wjckedneSS and at last Gabriel would
sound his trumpet and time would
come 10 an end. He described the
horrors OF the lost and the joys OF
those who were saved. The sermon
grew in intensity, and he brought his
people up 10 q grand climax. when sud
denly the sound of a trumpet SmOte
the ears of the anxious throng
There was q great sensation, and
many fell upon their knees in terror
and began 10 repent and pray. Women
screamed and strong men groaned.
Pandemonium was let loose for 4 few
minutes. After the terror had some
what ceased the preacher called to a
man UP tree. and he descended with
4 long tin horn in his hand The
speaker then turned in fierce wrath
and upbraided the people. He cried
ont in stentorian tones that, II a man
with tin horn up tree could
frighten them SO, how would IL be in
the last great end when Gabriers
trumpet sounded the knell Of the world,
The sermon had a great effect upon
the vast audience, and many hundreds
hocked to the front and We're CON
verted.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Return 10 Kansas Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Hiett,
who have been here for several
weeks on visit to Deputy Sheriff
and Mrs. j. NJ. Lupton, left today
for Springfield, Ill.,, where they
will stop for few days, and will
then go on to their home in Girard.
Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiett express
themselves as delighted with the
hospitality and kindness shown
them while here, and will remem-
Der the Clarke county people with
kindest feelings.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Special Services al Methodist ChurCl

Special Services al Methodist Church
The special service at the NJ. f..
Church, South. next Sunday, June
81, will be incharge of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society, and a
very instructive program has been
prepared.
Mrs. j. +. Williams. of Charles
Town, will he present and deliver
an address on missions.
Special music, appropriate to the
occasion, will be rendered by the
choir.
At night Il missionary sermon
will be preached by the pastor,
Rev. j. Harry Smith.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Harris -KnOblOth

Married in New York Thursday.
June 4, at p. n. Carter B, Harris
to Miss Elizabeth {. Knobloth, at
her home, and Immediately after
dinner boarded the Steamer New
York for an extended trip up the
beautiful and picturesque Hudson
river.
The bride, an accomplished girl,
belongs to the OLD Colonial families
which dates back to the time when
the City was known as New Am
sterdam.
The groom was Clarke county
boy, who was a pupil at Clay Hill
Academy, where under Professor
Writings tutelage he acquired a
knowledge of mathematics, which
he followed up to graduation in the
special schools of New York, In
that city three years ago he COM
menced the practical line, along
which he has advanced step by
step until he now holds the post as
chief of one of the Brooklyn corps.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17

\ man who is in perfect health, so he
can do an honest days work when neces-
sary, has much for which be should be
thankful Mr. l.. c. Rogers of Branch
ton, Pa, writes that he was not only un-
able to work, but he couldn't s,oop over
to tie his own shoes. Six bottes Of
Foley's Kidney Cure made new man OF
him. He says, Success to Fo!ey's Kid
ney Cure" JIG. Jones Il Co.. Millwood,
Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
To Be Married Next Wednesday.

The marriage of Miss Eliza
ArmiStead Lippitt, daughter of the
late DR.. Edward Lippitt and
granddaughter of the late Mr..
Thomas Mccormick, of Ginning
ton" and Mr.. Bertram Fox, of
London, England, will take place
next Wednesday, June ~, at the
brides home, "Elmington," near
Berryville.
Owing to a recent bereavement
in Miss Lippitt's family, no invi-
tations Will be issued, and only
members of the immediate family
viii be present.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
The PeSSlmiSt'S Loss

There is moro lost to life and
progress and civilization and hu-
manity through brooding over
fancied wrongs, unwarranted in
ferences, and unprovable assump-
tions, than there is by panics, and
wars, and hurricanes, and accidents,
and disasters. Fortunate is the
man who can create within himself
liberal heart, tolerant spirit, an
equity of conscience, and thereon
build a character which commands
unstinted acceptance and liberal
respect.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
YifSinia'S Platform Pure Democracy

The sessions of the Democratic
convention in Roanoke last week
demonstrated in a remarkable de-
gree the red-blooded vitality of the
Democratic party of Virginia. No
convention ever adjourned with
every delegate absolutely satisfied
with the result of its deliberations.
The need of convention gave as
surance beforehand that universal
satisfaction could not be achieved.
The work of a convention of a
political party, like the enactments
of Legislative body, is invariably
a compromise, and must be so as
long as men are men, and minds
differ.
The convention demonstrated.
however, during every hour of its
existence, that wears of ascendancy
had not robbed the Virginia De-
mocacy of its viriIity and fighting
instincts. InaDitiOn begotten of
unopposed power has been the
death of political parties. The
hope of that party which has no
real opposition at the polls is un-
fettered liberty of thought and ex-
preston among It's members. Nir-
gina Democrats know how for
years peculiar conditions existing
in Virginia precluded independent
thought along political lines and
forced a single issue upon the party.
Those times are in tie past.
The purging of the electorate
opened up the whole iirld of polili-
cal thought to the excursions of
inquiring minds among Virginia
voters. The party whose princi-
pies cannot stand the test of reason
and the fair inquiry of the investi-
gator deserves to yield To another.
Ii cheers the soul of a Democrat OF
conviction To see his party SO
strong, militant and confident after
ITS principles have been made the
subject of investigation and the
object of attack.
\ contest within party ranks
bears good fruit. 1t clears the
atmosphere. 1t braces the nerves
for the shock of battle. As Sena-
tor Daniel would say, it dresses
and stiffens the line. For years
the Democratic party of Virginia
was forced TO mark time. But
Virginia Democrats are now catch
ing step. The declarations of the
Roanoke platform are Democracy
pure and undefled. A national
candidate standing on those princi-
pies would deserve the highest
honor his country could beStow.
Senator Martin remarked few
minutes after the convention ad-
journed, that it was clear TO him
the party vas about to enter the
campaign with spirit and hope.
Every true Democrat prays that
the Democratic convention al
Denver may deliberate with the
courage of and declare with con
viction the principles enunciated
by the Virginia Democracy at
Roanoke - Richmond Times-Dis,
patch.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Your Harvest WhiSkey

will be needed in few days.
Write or telephone your orders to
w. \. Hartford c'Uncle Bill'0 at
Jefferson Hotel, Charles Town, w.
Va. All Frederick < Clarke and
Independent phones get free SER
vice to Charles Town. For home
and medicinal use, call for Uncle
Bits Blue Label Whiskey.
Prompt shipment of all orders is
guaranteed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Electric Lights at Hospital

Among the many modern i'm
provements being added to DR..
fuckers Hospital, we note the in
stallatiOn ofelectric lights through
out the building. \ light has also
been placed upon the front portico
of the institution, and it adds
greatly to the appearance of the
building and surroundings.
All of the work of installation
has been executed by ChaS. w.
Marks and his force of electricians.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
On the Move.

Mr.. j. ID. Willey's store-build-
ing, which has occupied the center
of the stage in Main street for the
past ten days, is now nearing the
end of its journey-between the
residence of DIR. b. Q. Grove and
the harness establishment of Mr..
j. Ed. Ogden, and the contractor
hopes to complete the moving this
week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
tor any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
oy Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
q, we, the undersigned, have known #. ].
Snehey for the last 10 years, and believe him
teriectly honorable in all business transac-
obii op1iS ana financially able to carry out any
ooilganons made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
,..i Hal Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
SOueng S,ue directly upon the blood and mucous
sil"cSS s.d of the system. Testimonials sent
ru nruu rIoe 20 cents per bottle Sold by all
lake Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Harvest Time is Here

Now that the harvest season is
almost here, don't fail to order
your Harvest Whiskies from w.
A. Hartford C"Uncle BilrO, at
Hotel Jefferson, Charles Town,
w. Va. All the best brands of
liquors, wines and beers carried in
stock. Prompt shipment guar
antccd. For home and medicinal
use there is nothing better than
blue Label"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Unclaimed Letters

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville postofiice for the week
ending June 13, 1908.
Mrs. 4. +. Finsman.
Miss Henrietta Hough.
Mrs. III. V. Jones.
Mrs. Haner Williams.
Persons calling for the above let
ters will please say they are adver-
tised and pay one cent for each
letter received.
j. X. ELDER, Postmaster.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
THE CHEERFUL TURTLE.
This Queer Creature Enjoys Many Pc
culiar Advantages.


ITO be or not 70 be-a turtle? To be
certainly. II I could not be Il man. de-
clares one who speaks with knowledge
Of his subject "Basking in tropical
suns or cruising leisurely I'm cool
depths. the turtle has an exceedingly
good time. As soon as the baby turtle
emerges from the egg be scuttles down
10 the sea. He has no one TO teach
him. no one 10 guide. In his little brain
there Is implanted n streak OF caution.
based on the fact that until a certain
period his projecting armor Is soft
and no defense against hungry fish,
and he Immediately seeks shelter in
the tropical profusion Of the gulf weed.
which holds within its branching
fronds an astonishing abundance OF
marine life.
Here the young turtle feeds unmO-
Tested and knows that his armor IS
hardening apace. once he has attained
the weight Of twenty-five pounds LIZ
may cheek freely any monster OF the
deep. After that no fish or mammal
ever interfereS with him. Intending
devourers may struggle all day "a
break through his iron shell. They al
ways fail
The turtle. ike the sperm whale
has but one enemy-man. Now. even
that sperm whale must come pretty
frequently 10 the surface 10 breathe
and II II got beached high and dry OF
land what would become Of il? But
the cheerful turtle can stay below the
surface for week If he wants TO. and
he often does, while if he had TO SpenC
an equal time on land he would enjoy
the change and be none the worse fol
it, He Is neither fish. flesh nor fowl
yet his flesh partakes Of the character
istIcs or all three.
Eating seems q mere superiority
with him. since FOR weeks IT time ht
may be placed in barrel. with The
bung out. and emerge after his Ions
fast apparently none the worse for hi.
enforced abstinence from food. from
light and almost from air. OF all III,
warm hlooded organisms there is non,
50 tenacious Of life as the turtle Inju
rieS that would be instantly fatal ever
10 fish leave the turtle apparently un
disturbed. and his power of keepin.
/ death ~ bay is nothing short of mar
/ elOuS"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
4 Lesson in Health

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from he blood. and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys and will
positively cure all forms Of kidney and
bladder disease. Itstrenghens the whole
system. J. c. Jones S Co, Millwood,
Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Executors Notice

All parties having claims against the
estate OF Mrs. Ann II. R.CaStieman, deceased are
hereby notified To present the same To the
undersigned executor for settlement, and all
persons knowing themselves to be indebted
to said estate Will please make settlement
with the undersigned executor.
J. HAMMOND SILER, Executor,
OF Mrs. Ann X. Castleman, decd.
Address of Executor:
Berkeley Springs, w. Va. 10
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
administrators Notice

Having qualified as Administrator Of the
estate Of the late John II. Emerson. all
persons indebted 10 the said estate are re-
queSted 10 come forward and settle with the
undersigned; and all persons To whom the
estate may be indebted will please present
their claims, properly authenticated. 10 the
undersigned for payment.
JOHN B. NELL.
~ Admr Of John II. Emerson. decd.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
BerryYille, 2; ShspherdstoWn, 4

BerryVille, 2; ShepherdStOwn, 4
The game at Shepherdstown last
Saturday was a hard one to lose.
for while Shepherd held the home
foam to seven safe hits the men
behind him piled up eleven bingles.
Berryville had four men left at
third base when clean single
would have scored a run. but Page
Andrews (who will be remembered
a. a member of Sandy Bakers
Winchester team iiehiened up
when a hit meant a run and the
Bcrryville boys failed to win.
With even half way square
deal" by the goddess of luck.
Berryville would have returned a
winner.
For seven innings OF the game
the batsmen we're retired one, two.
three.
Umpire Moler, who is well
known here through his former
connection with the Berryville
Milling Company. umpired fine
game, and only one complaint was
registered-when Andrews cut"
first base, but the "ump'' was
watching field play and could
not see the action on the base.
The feature for Shepherdstown
was the fielding of Pitcher An
drews; while those who starred for
Berryville were the two Small
woods, Moore, Shepherd and l..
Foley, the latter bringing the
crowd 10 its feet when me went into
the fence and took foul after a
hard run, and Albert Smallwood
also elected applause when he
nailed a hard line drive off Kerns'
hat with one hand after sharp run.
Berryville fielded brilliantly, and
the crowd appreciated the good
game.
The attendance was very large,
and it would have done the Ber-
ryville business men good if they
could have seen the way in which
the Shepherdstown business men
came to the grounds and patronized
their team.
The business men of Shepherds
town contributed enough money
to buy uniforms, erect a grand
stand covered with wire. have the
diamond Ieveled and rolled, to
erect high fence around the
grounds (which is expected to be
done Shortly); the railroad COM
pany has donated the use of the
grounds; and the club has over a
hundred dollars in the treasury.
That's what we call patronizing a
baseball team. Won't the Berry
VILE business men contribute To
the support of good team in Rer-
ryvllle! If so, let the Manager
nave your contributions. So far,
the team has paid its own expenses
tins year and has at present Sl.O5
IN the treasury. VIII YOU contri-
butte any sum from - cents to S25
to help The team ainn2. Th' adj
veru~'ng this town will get in the
c'W papers by supporting u good
'eam will be worth many dollars
to You by bringing the town mt
greater prominence. VIII YOU
not make this contribution as an
investment for the good of the
town!
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-17
Home From Sunday-SChOOl Convention.

Rev. j. Harry Smith, pastor of
the VI. f. Church, South. who has
been attending the Sunday-School
Convention at Alexandria. has re-
turned home, and reports an
enthusiastic and largely-attended
convention.