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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
BOYCE.

noticed in an article recently sent
you from Boyce, that "Boyce has no
competitor when it comes 10 mud
holes, and the condition of our streets
Tor the past few weeks is proof positive
that your correspondent was right.
There are several such unsightly places
III our town, but the one uppermost in
our mind is the one just in front Of our
beautiful little Bank. This miserable
eyc-so-e, mud-hole and mud pile COM
oined. Is made by loaded wagons enter
ing The town 10y way Of a narrow lane
Tine only direct approach from the north
into Main street. Property owners in
'hat section are convinced that better
way should be opened up and street
made at once, and we trust nothing will
stand between them and their duty.
We have pleasant little town, in the
midst of highly favored section. MANY
strangers are coming to cast their lot
with rs, and We must 90 forward.
Mr. VI. O. simpson, one of our hust.
ling young merchants, las made move
IN the right direction. He has purchased
a lot from Mr.. Joseph Keller. on Main
street, and will at once erect a large
store building, fully equipped and up to
date. Things will be done on no small
scale, for he is not built way.
The Edison Live Stock Company are
shipping some fine fat stock this week.
some of the cattle weighing 1900 and
over.
Mr.. y. d. Barber and family are now
comfortably situated in one Of Mr.. Dun
laps new houses. We are proud 10
claim them as citizens, snd gladly vel.
come all such who come.
Mr. Alex. JolliTe and family left las,
Saturday for their new home in Fred.
erick county. We are sorry TO lose
them, but hope our loss will be their gain
Mr.. Geo. W. Garvin, our hustlinc
grain dealer, is in Washington taking il
the Inaugural festivities.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Methodist Church Notes.

Next Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock the last Communion Ser
vice of this Conference Year will
be held.
Next Monday night, March s, at
7.30 O'Clock, the Literary Depart
of the Epworth League will give
another musical and literary enter
tainment in the Lecture Room of
the Church. The public is invited
to attend.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Edward Boyer, Miss Lizzie Clev-
enger, and Charlotte Morris, who
have been quite i'll, are at this date
improving.
The pastor will leave for Con
ference, which meets in Baltimore,
on March Is. Only two more
Sundays before that date.
The Baraca Glass will hold its
second Social at the Parsonage or
Friday night of this week, March
5, at s O'clock. A business meet
ing will also be held at that time
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Cut Down Some Trees.

The COURIER respectfully but
firmly urges the Town Council to
take some action now looking to
thinning out the trees upon our
streets.
From the Battletown Inn TO the
depot, on each side of Main street,
at least half Of the trees should be
cut down.
Ia leaf they prevent the sunlight
from reaching the ground, and
thus keep the street in damp
and unhealthy condition at all
times.
Shade and damppess breed con-
sumption-thegreat scourge today
Any physician will tell you that
the only preventative for consump-
tion il sunlight.
Let there be sunlight.
We are reliably informed that
many of the property owners
between the points mentioned are
in favor OF cutting down about
half of the trees. and trimming
the others down To standard
height of twenty FIVE feet.
The Town Council has control Of
the streets. the Town Council has
to look out for the pavemcn;s and
keeping the roadway in condition.
Then let the Council cut the
trees and protect the health OF
people who do not stop to think of
their danger.
We note with pleasure that a
number Of our citizens have realiz-
ed the danger Of too many trees
ard 700 much shade and have had
many trees in their yards cut
down.
Won'i the Council do likewise
with the trees upon Main street,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Fire at Moving Picture Show.

Last Thursday night about 100
O'Clock, a spark from one of the
carbons in the electric light drop
ped on IA moving film at the
Amused" opposite the COURIER
Office, and immediately started "A
sharp blaze.
The fire alarm was sounded, but
before the firemen reached the
scene with their apparatus, the
blaze had been practically extin-
gulshed by the water bucket route.
The blaze was confined to the
movingpicture machine and the
woodwork surrounding it, the
damage being approximately $500.
OF which the machine represents
practically all.
The Ehmling Syndicate. which
owned the show, in letter receiv-
ed here Monday. stated that they
would send a new and greatly i'm
proved machine here in a short
time and reopen the Amusca.
Mrs Ehn.l ne, mother of the
two young men who opened the
Amusea, had been in Berry Vile
the week before the fire. and had
after conference with her sonS.
decided TO install opera chairs and
greatly improve the show here.
and the news OF the fire i not ex-
prctcd i''dclaY the improvements
greatly.
There vas NO danger To any of
the spectators Al the SHOW. rs
every precsution had been taken
to make an exit from, the building
by "a large audience both easy and
rapid.
Mr.. Herbert Marks. formerly
of the COURIER, who wa> operating
the machine, was painfully burned
about the hack of tho neck in his
effort To smother the blaze.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
"BentZtOwl Bard" Makes a Hit.

The Daughters Of the Confeder
acy scored a decided hit last Fri
day night when they presented the
Bentztown Bard (Nlr. McKin-
sew. of the Baltimore sun. to the
local audience at the Courthouse.
While the audience comfortably
filled the Courthouse, it should
have been much larger, for the
Bentztown Bard" is an enter
tainer of the highest class. His
poetry of childhood was of the
most delightful kind. and especial
~ his story Of the little boy who
ran away
His poems to Robert +. Lee
were his most beautiful contribu-
tions. and the auditors who follow
ed Marse Robert through the
hardships and privations of the
Civil War were enthusiastic in
their praise of the speakers rare
conception of this great man.
Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground, =" Ny Old Kentucky
Home. " and Dixie were render
ed by a special chorus. accom-
panied by Miss Mamie McGuire
on the piano.
\ feature of the occasion was
the two piano selections rendered
by Miss Sadie Godinski, of Wor-
cester. Mass. who l. visiting
friends here. While Miss Godinski
i a true blue Down East Yankee
she carried Oft her part with
honor. even though attending d
frolic OF The Rebels"
The entire program was wei
received. and it Is our hope that
Mr.. Mckinsey can be induced t.
pay a return engagement to Der
ryville in the near future. a. w,
feel sure his entertainment of las
Friday night will draw crowded
house for any future appearance,
here.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Ice Plant Here.

The machinery for the w.N Der
.ryville lee Company liant ar
rived here Monday. aud he work
OF erection WAS started yesterday
morning under the direction Of
Mr.. j. II. T. Webb. one of the
erecting engineers Of the Frick
Company, who comes with the
highest recommendation from his
company rs an expert in that line.
Mr.. Webb confidently predicts
that the plant will be- ready for the
manufacture of ice by April l.
Messrs. j. L. Morris. wio will
be superintendent of the plant, and
Frank Galloway. Jr.. who. will
have charge of the night trick. ="
are assisting in erecting the plant.
and. under the able instruction of
Mr.. Webb, will b. abir to ,,.,; in
With the plant and IN Ike ,ie first
big cake OF ice.
The plant when completed will
east between $4,000 an. 81. 600
and IS pronounced by experts to
be one of the finest plants of its
kind in the Shcnandoah Valley.
President W. +. Lewis, Sccrc-
tary-Treasurcr John b. Ncil. and
directors +. q. Conner and W. A.
Macomb are leading the big move
ment, and every man in the com
munity feels that hc Is directly
interested in seeing the plant made
a success.
As soon rs the plant begins oper-
alton, ice can he purchased Just a.
cheaply in Berryvillc as elsewhere
in this section, and we will not
meet an Ice famine" as has been
the case for the past two summers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Death Of kr. John HetZel'

Mr.. John Hctzel, native of
Pennsylvania, but who has been
living northeast of Berryville for
several years, died at his home last
Friday after long illness.
Mr.. Hetzel. who was a Union
soldier, had long been a pensioner.
Heis survived by four daughters,
five sons, and his widow, Mrs.
Margaret Hetzel.
The funeral was held from the
house on Monday, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. Julian
Broaddus, of the Berryville Bap-
fist Church, and interment was
made in Green Hill Cemetery.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Sugar Beet Meeting.

The Agricultural and Indus
trial Department of the Norfolk
& Western Railway working in
cooperation with the United States
Government, represented by their
Specialist, Mr.. G. 0. Townsend,
Beet PathOiogist of the Depart
rnent of Agriculture, Washington,
will hold a meeting in the Court
house here next Tuesday night,
March 8, at 7.30 o'clock. for the
purpose Of further interesting the
farmers of this section in the com
mercial development of the Sugar
Beet in this territory.
As is well known. some prelimi-
nary experiments were carried on
last year, and this section showed
some very gratifying results in the
quality and sugar content OF the
beets produced by our farmers.
The Norfolk & Western Railway
Company is interested in the de
velopment from a traffic standpoint
and is entitled to the hearty sup
port of all the farmers who are
benefiting and who eventually will
benefit by this campaign. What
we need i greater diversification
In our agricultural production. If
it can be demonstrated that sugar
beets can be grown successfully at
a satisfactory profit, then it will
mean a very abundant return to
our people.
Mr.. LaBaume and Mr.. Town
send should be given rousing
reception and it is most earnestly
desired that all our farmers will be
present at this meeting, thus inSur-
ing an audience that will prove
conclusively to our visiting friends
that we are with them i'm this
movement and are prepared to
give them our most hearty support.
Mr.. Townsend is thoroughly con
versant with his subject and carries
lantern and numerous slides to
illustrate his talk. and there is ne
doubt but that the entertainment
feature alone will be sufficient in
ducement to draw a large audience.
Mr.. c. F. Warner, Agriculturist
for the Norfolk and Western Rail
way, in charge of the coming cam
paign, will also be present and adj
dress the meeting.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Farm for Sale.

Nice, productive farm. contain
ing 100 acres, in excellent state of
cultivation. Lies near Turnpike
and near Shenandoah river, djoin-
ing land of Mr.. Maurice Castleman
and others. Improved by nice g.
room dwelling with excellent cellar.
Stable, corn house and outbuild-
ingS. Fine we'll and cistern. Good
orchard. Considerable woodland.
For price, terms, etc, apply TO
Mrs. JACK Powers,
81 If Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Building Lots for Sale.

For several years past | have
had numerous inquiries for lots by
renters of small means ON which to
build homes for themselves. To
fill this long-fclt need, my brother,
Mr.. ID. III. Snyder, has lauely pur-
chased "A strip of land on First
street, near the Depot. opposite
the new Ice Plant. which he has
sub-divided into lots, and which |
am authorized Ia sell at reasonable
prices. | have plat at my Office
in the COURIER building, showing
location and size of lots, which
proposed purchasers are invited to
inspect; or, 10y calling upon the
owner, he will show the lots and
give all desired information.
d. &. Snyder.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Mrs. Sydler Dies in Baltimore.

Mrs. Mathilde Sydler. mother
of Mrs. Herbert b. Wade. who
formerly resided here. and who
was widely known and esteemed
among Clarke county people. died
in Baltimore last Saturday, after a
long illness due to the infrmities
of old age.
Mrs. Sydler, who was a native
of Switzerland. was nearly 80
years of age.
The remains we're brought here
Monday evening, and the funeral
was held from Grace Episcopal
Church at IL o'clock yesterday
morning, the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. Edward Wall.
Interment was made in Green Hill
Cemetery.
The pallbearers we're Messrs.
w. T. Lewis, Samuel Mccormick,
Eugene Glover, John b. Neill, II.
III. Powers and Blackburn Smith.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03

How can any person risk taking some
unknown cough remedy when Foley's
Honey and Tar costs them no morey IL
IL safe remedy, contains no harmful
drugs, and cures the most obstinate
coughs and colds. Why experiment
with your healthy Insist upon having
the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar. J..
c. Jones Il Co, Wildwood; r. c. Green.
Boycc. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
An Old Time Penny.

Mr.. G. c. Lewis is the proud
posSessor of probably the Oldest
penny owned in this section of the
country.
The coin which was plowed up
on the historic Lewis estate,
Monterey" north Of town, on
Monday. is a large one-cent piece.
On one side appears the Liberty
head, with cap over left shoulderon
a staff, and the word. Liberty"
in a semi-circle above. On the
diverse side can Toe seen faint
marks of a wreath, but the date
has been completely obliterated
through corrosion. Around the
coin appears the words, "One
Hundred for Dollar"
Mr.. Lewis will communicate
with the Treasury Department at
Washington in the hope of learning
something concerning the date of
coinage of this old penny.
Ii is larger and thicker than a
silver half-dollar Of the late mint
ing. and is of pure copper. instead
of the alloy which is now used in
the One-cent coins.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
CORRESPONDENCE
CRUMS.

Mr. Ben Levin is moving from the
Erb home 10 near Smithfield.
Mr.. Walter Fishpaw and family, OF
Frederick county, visited Mr.. Charles
Fishpaw last week
Mr.. William Millison's little children
have been very i'll for the past week
with the grip.
Miss Edna Foley is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Lee Byrne, near Stephenson.
old neighbors Of Mr.. Lee Byrne will
be glad to hear that he is recovering
from the recent severe attack of pneu-
mOnia.
Miss Mamie Childs is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Hugh Pierce.
Miss Ethel Forster visited her sister,
Mrs. ". NJ EIardesty, last week.
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Desirable Property for Sale.

Having located in Hagerstown.
| offer for sale my property.
known as the ThompSon-Ogden
property in Berryville, Va. This
property fronts on Main and Rice
streets, in most desirable part of
the town and has on it a large
three-stOry frame building, for
merly used for planning mill, that
could be torn down and used for
building purposes. For further
information call at the premises or
address.
\. :. JOHNSTON,
Lock Box -,
81 If HagerStOwn. Md.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
For House of DeIegateS.

To the Democrats of Clarke and Warren
counties:
Having 0een requested by a great many
friends 10 become 4 candidate for election o.
the House of Delegates 20 represent the
Counties of Clarke and " arren, l hereby
respectfully announce myself as a candidate
for the nomination for said office, subject
however, 90 the action OF the Democratic
primary. II fortunate enough TO secure the
nomination ana election. / will endeavor ~
perform the duties of said office without fear
OF favor and TO the best interests of our Dis
trict and State.
RALPH GRICsBY.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For House OF DelesateS.

Iothe Voters ofClarke and Warren Counties:
respectfully announce myself a candidate
Tor election rs the representative of Clarke
and Warren in the next House of DELEGATES
subject 90 the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary. Some Of the pianks in my platform
are: Single list Of public school books:
election Of commissioners of revenue bv the
people; a deserved increase in pensions to
confederate veterans; - law Furnishing those
who kidnap or eDtice any inmate of an
aSylUm and Federal appropriations for the
Virginia Military Institute and the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute
W. NJ. SrRUDER.
Wildwood, Va. Feb. Is, 1909
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
ROW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transao-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan q Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally T..
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Winchester Summer Institute.

The State Summer Institute will
be held again this year at Win
chester during the month of July
for the benefit of white teachers
and those who desire to become
teachers.
For particulars address Prof. j.
d. Harris. Conductor, WarrentOn,
Va, or Prof. n. ID. Cool, Witches
ter, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Nice Building Lots.

The land recently purchased by
ID. II. Snyder from Mr.. A. Moore,
Jr., has heen laid off in neat build
ing lots 40x150 feet in size, fenced
in, and the Town Water System
introduced.
The lots are for sale TO persons
of small means, 50 that they may
erect homes for themselves at
moderate cost, and anyone contem-
plating the purchase of 4 lot will
do we'll to call on Mr.. Snyder and
90 to see the property.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Donations for Confederate Home.

The Daughters of the Confed-
eracy expect TO send box of pro-
visions, salt meats, canned goods,
groceries, etc, to the Home for
Confederate Women in Richmond
within the next few days, and con
tributions for that purpose will be
gratefully received.
Anyone who desires to con
tribute anything to this good cause
can notify any member of the
organization, or Miss Mary Wash.
ington Gold, Secretary.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
White Barber Shop

We have bought the shop for
mcrly conducted by Thos. Sim
mons, and will in future conduct a
iirst-clasS white barber shop. If
You want n nice, smooth shave or
stylish hair cut. come to see us.
We guarantee our work to be sat
isfactory. Every thing will be kept
neat and clean.
t 1t PULLIAM BROTHERS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to me will please come
forward at once and settle their
accounts. All accounts unsettled
by April will be placed for col
lection. Settlement can be made
to either ID. d. Brown at the Meat
Market or TO myself.
; 81 II. {. BROwN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
SHACKLEF0RD'S BARGAINS.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY of
this week only, we will sell
SUGAR at 81 cents per pound for
CASH only.
We have two tons of sugar. 1t
will last only two days.
Come quick if you want to save
money on Sugar.
FRIDAYand SATURDAY only.
Guy b. SHACKLEFoRD.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Improvements at the Lyric.

Acting on orders from the
authorities, the Lyric Theater
management will, in few, days,
change their curtain to the front
of the house and remove their
machine to the rear, 50 that nothing
will impede she audience in getting
quickly from the room at all times.
TheLyric management has taken
every precaution to prevent any
sparks of any kind from reaching
the picture films, and all of the
films are kept in sheet-iron boxes,
so that fire is practically impoS-
sible.
On Friday and Saturday nights
and Saturday matinee of this week
the Lyric will show The Passion
Play the admission being raised
to 10 cents for these occasions only.
Tomorrow night an excellent
program will be shown at the regu-
lar price of 5 cents.
Read advertisement on fourth
page.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Card Of Thanks.

Please allow me, through the
CLARKE COURIER, to extend II. V sin
cere thanks to our dear friends
and acquaintance for their loving
tokens of friendship and regard
for my dear mother, and to express
my full appreciation for the true
and kind sympathy shown me by
their many Thoughtful, loving acts
of kindness.
FREDA Is. WARDE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
4 Religious Authors Statement

Rev. Joseph ii. Fesperman, Salisbury,
y. c.. who is theauthor Of several books.
writes: For several years was afflicted
with kidney trouble and last winter /
was suddenly stricken with a severe pain
in myikidneys and was confined To bed
eight days unable to get up without as
sistance. My urine contained thick
white sediment and passed same fire.
quently day and night commenced
taking Foley's Kidney Remedy, and the
pain gradually abated and finally ceased
and my urine became normal cheer
fully recommend Foley's Kidney Rem
edy." ]. c Jones x Co.. Wildwood; II. c.
Green, Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-03
Willard Day Exercises.


exercises at the Berryville High
School on Friday afternoon, Feb
ruary 10, were instructive and en-
tertaining, and a large audience
was present. The program con-
sisted Of vocal and instrumental
music, recitations by some of the
pupils, the presentation Of a pic
ture of Frances +. Willard, and
the acceptance by Principal G. NJ.
Farmer. The stringed music fur
nished by Messrs. Carter, Pifer
and Carlisle, and the vocal music
prepared under Miss Emma Jones
direction was highly enjoyed.
The exercises were opened BIZ
invocation by Mr.. NJ. w. Jones.
on account of the illness of Rev. J.
Harry Smith, who was upon the
program for the opening prayer.
Mr.. Jones, in presenting the
portrait, gave u history of the life
OF Frances +. Willard. and spoke
at some length on the great work
which she inaugurated. He told of
her early childhood, her personality
and her indomitablc courage.
He said greater praise should be
given To the great moral leaders
than 10 the military and physical,
and gave some very fine extracts
from eulogies pronounced upon her
worth. In the course of his speech
he distributed some literature and
copies ot the picture entitled
Defending the Home" which
portrays mother defending her
children from the effects of license,
while men sit idly by. Mr.. Jones
speech was anable effortaud showed
deep investigation into his subject.
In accepting the portrait in be-
half of the School. Professor
Farmer concurred in the sentiment
expressed by Mr.. Jones, that
greater praise is due to moral than
To military heroes. He referred
briefly 70 woman's position in his
tory and said, while woman has
had silent part to play. yet that
part has been a great factor in our
civilization" He closed by thank
ing the w. G. I. T., for the por-
trait and expressing the hope that
it would be the means of inspiring
others To take up the work, declar-
ing that even if this work were
finished there were other great
evils to be combatted which need
leaders of the Frances f. Willard
type.
Mrs. Smith read the paper pre-
pared by Rev. j. Harry Smith.
1t was beautiful allegory, repre-
senting the human body as house.
hold and the various organs a.
members. The functions of some
of the organs, especially the hear
and brains. were discussed and tn,
effects of alchol upon them pointed
out.
The decorations prepared by tn,
ladies of the w. &. T. e.. wer,
beautiful. and the entire occasion
made an impression upon thos,
present which will not soon be for
gotten.