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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
Tor any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & co. Toledo, ..
We, the undersigned. have known +. ].
cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in ali business traEsac.
uonS and financially able 10 carry out any
obligations made by his firm
Walding Kinnan & Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
Iree Price 20 cents per bottle. Sold by all
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
Mt. Foster Buys the Kater Farm.

The Kater farm, on the Front
Royal road, three miles southeast
OF tins CITY. has been sold by the
Shenandoah Realty Company, Mr..
u. Clarence Miller, manager. Ia
John w. Foster, of White Post.
Clarke county. This farm is i'm
high state of cultivation and is
regarded as i valuable investment.
Winchester Star.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
SHACELEPORD'S BARGAINS.

Tomatoes, Lettuce and Vegeta-
bles every day.
Oranges, Lemons, Bananas and
Fresh Fruit all the time.
Fresh Fish Friday and Saturday.
Guy 3. SHACKLEFoRD.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case Of kidney or bladder trouble that is
not beyond the reach Of medicine, Cures
hackacle and irregularities that if neg
l.rcd might result in BIighl's disease or
diabetes. J. c. Jones, 4 Co, Millwoud;
r. Green, Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
Stoves, Pumps and Repair Work.

i wish To announce that | expect
to continue the stove business, and
also handle pumps, etc. All re-
pair work neatly done in shop.
Mrs. j. w. MARKS.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to NE will please come
forward at once and settle their
accounts. All accounts unsettled
by April l will be placed for col
lection. Settlement can be made
70 either ID. ID. Brown at the Meat
Market or TO myself.
81 Il. &. BROWN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
Rope Walk Exhibition

Prof. +. f. MagaliS will give
hign-ropo exhibition Saturday at
2.3o and > p. NJ. assisted by +. y.
knapp. The performance will
take place I'm front of the Lyric
Thcater.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
Reservoir Completed

"A NVhAPAOSOV
The big reservoir of the Berry
vile Water Works has been com
pleied. and only the necessary
iormalitles of acceptance by the
Town Council remain 20 be taken.
The reservoir holds more than a
million gallons of water.
The streams entering it will fill
1t TO Its entire capacity in less than
twenty-four hours.
The water, entering at the upper
side and overflowing at the lower
side all the time. will keep the
water continuously fresh.
Water will never become stale
or stagnant, "a the contents Of the
reservoir are changed completely
every twenty-four hours by their
natural inflow and overflow.
The reservoir will be completely
surrounded by heavy stcel-wire
fence, which will prevent animals
from reaching the water.
The bottom OF Che reservoir Is Of
concrete. and as smooth "a, d floor.
The sidewalks arc nf concrete ana
stone.
As the source of the Town :
Water Supply IS nov Il steady one.
il is NOT believed that TIE Town
citizens viii Zee worried by shutting
th" water oil, the filling of the
pipes with air and mud. and the
cc" Qucut discomfort and worry.
Engineer Davis say ihc Town
can contract with auyouc to furn IN
thrm watcr in almost any quantity.
without fear, as the supply will be
continuous aud steady az all times.
In, taxpayers OF ,hc Town
should t1ke the occasion to compli-
mrut thc'r Town Council for the
work thoy have done % ibis matter.
Tie Councii. composed of Mayor
ID. ii. Jones. Councilmen w. r..
Lewis. !. +. l.. Jones. John b.
NoiIi and T.. q. Conner. and Re
cordcr Geo. y. llardesty. has
worked diligently and faithfully to
secure the funds and have the
Reservoir completed. They work
esd under great handicap. rs
everyone knows, but the result
shows that they were not daunted
By the conditions confronting them.
but used their business ability and
energy To obtain the means To COM
plcte the work. They employed
the most competent engineer avail
able, had plans and specifications
drawn, then called for bids for con
struction. The bid was awarded
without delay, and the bidder
ordered 70 proceed with expedition.
Not one moment was lost in the
work which could have been saved,
and the Town now has one of the
best water systems in the State.
The COURIER expressed the be-
left (at the time) that BerryviIle
would have occasion To be proud
of the Council elected last wear.
and we cannot let this occasion
pass without saying that our conf
deuce was not misplaced.
Ii any Town in this State has q
more vigorous, more busincSS-Gke,
more energetic. CT better Town
Council, or one with greater public
spirit and enterprise, we don't
know of IL.
They accepted office when the
Town was la a financial hole-ar
abyss, alm,S,-and they are using
business ability and Judgment tC
rescue the Corporation. A. soor
a. the Town can be lifted back t
Il sound financial basis, we looS foi
the most noticeable Improvement.
lin streets AMI walks that the Tow
has ever known.
Let every private citizen do hi
part in upholdiug the hands of tn,
/ Town Council, and in helping then
to improve the condition of GU
/ itilp CorDoratiou
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
Insurance M5l Move.

The offices OF Lewis x Carter,
general insurance agents, has been
moved 10 the room in the Lewis
building formerly occupied by
Attorney blackburn Smith.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
For House Of DelesateS.

To the Voters OF Clarke and Warren Counties:
/ respectfully announce myself as a candi-
date Tor election go the next Legislature 20
represent the counties II Clarke and Warren
SUBJECT O. the action u the Democratic
primaries.
N II RrAgnoN
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24

Best make Also Studebaker
cut-under Ruuabout: used only four
months. Apply 10
Mrs. NJ. Cox.
Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
YOUR IDLE MONEY WILL EARN
THREE PER CENT INTEREST,

compounded twice year. if de-
posted in the BANK or CLARKE
COUNTY. Capital and Surplus.
81. zoo. 90.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

is likely 10 be exactly what YOU make it.
What You Go now in the way Of saving may
determine what the future will bring YOU
saving account Is a great helper; let Us
open one for You.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of BerryVille, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
ESsS for Sale.

Selected eggs for Matching, from
thoroughbred Barred Plymouth
Rocks and White Wyandottes.
CHAS. W. MARKS,
BerryviIlo, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24

a spring tonic that makes rich, red
olood. Brings strength, health and nap
n'ness to the whole family Nothing
equals HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
as Spring regulator. 30 cents. c.
Blencowe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
For Sale.

Fresh Cow. with Calf.
Berkshire Boar and two Brood
Sows
OldfsShioned Square Piano.
3 W. III. MoREIAND.
h. +. ID. =, Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24

Don't wait until your blood Is impOv-
erished and YOU are sick and ailing, bus
take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tes
now. IL Will positively drive out all
winter impurities. 80 cents Tea or
Tablets e. BleucOwe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24

II you'd be dubbed a handsome girl.
And win handsome Knight.
She secret here do impari,
Take HOLSTERS Rocky, Mountain TIE,
AZ night.
& R1oucorra
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24

The best known pills and the best pills
made are DeWitts Little Early Risers.
They are small, easy to take. gentle and
car,ain, and are sold by all Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
Meeting Of County School Board.

\ meeting Of the Clarke County
School Board for the purpose of
making estimates for the next
school year Mill De- held in Berry
Vile on Tuesday, March 30. 1909,
at 1890 q. m. \ full attendance
is desired.
{. @. MASSEY,
> tbs County Superintendent.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
YOUR MONEY

will earn > per cent interest if
deposited in The FIRST NATIONAL.
BANK OF BERRYV1LLE, a modern
and up-to-datc banking institution.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
The Piano Contest.

The standing of the contestants
+, the biz free pi"n" contest at
Co,ner & Coincr's. ur TO Monday
- :. ~ fnllnwS:
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-03-24
DR.. Tucker Moves Hospital.

, tbs County Superintendent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-11
SALEM
Grange confers Degrees on Glasses PIayiet Enjoyed-Christmas Social.

The children of the Central dis trict school presented the playlet, A Modern School. to an appreciative au- dience in Grange hall last Friday eve ming. After {, the entertainment the ladies of the grange served refresh ments and conducted a sale of fancy articles. The affair was a pronounced success
 Choir Entertained.
 On Saturday evening the members of the choir of the Congregational church were entertained at the home of MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Rogers.
 Selectmen Meet.
 The board of selectmen and town clerk met at the Town hall on Satur- day afternoon for the transaction of official business.
 Second and Third Degrees Conferred. A special meeting of Salem grange was held in Grange hall on Saturday evening and the first and second de- grees were conferred upon a class of eight.
 Sunday Services.
 Rev. l.. w. Brink of Norwich preach ed an excellent sermon in the Con- gregational church on Sunday morn- ing. An interesting session of Sun- day school followed the morning serv- ice, Supt. Henry A. Rogers is arrang ing for a Christmas tree and enter tainment to be given by the school. The Christian Endeavor consecra- tion service was held on Sunday eve ming. The meeting was well attend ed and under the leadership of Gil- bert J. Murray proved very interest ing and helpful.
 To Rehearse Christmas Music.
 The choir met at the home of MT. and Mrs. G. J.. Murray on Monday evening to rehearse Christmas music.
 Personals.
 Miss Kittie L. Ray was the guest of her aunt. Mrs. F. R. Bailey, sev- eral days this week.
 Clyde A. Ray has been sick during the week.
 MT. and Mrs. Hal Gillette of Lyme spent Sunday as guests of MT. and Mrs. Harris Morgan.
 George S. Gadbois spent Wednes- day at his home in New London.
 The masons have finished their work on the Rogers brothers cottage and returned to their New London homes this week.
 Christmas Social.
 One of the most enjoyable social gatherings held thus far this season was the Christmas social held at the home of MT and Mrs. Nathaniel Clark on. Wednesday evening. A pleasing literary and musical programme was presented, after which refreshments were served and a social hour en- joyed.
 Regular Meeting of Grange.
 The regular meeting of Salem grange was held in Grange hall on Wednesday evening. A large number were present to witness the conferring of the third and fourth degrees on a class of five. after which all sat down to a bountifully laden table. and an hour of social enjoyment followed. The next meeting of the grange will be held Tuesday evening. December 21, rain or shine.
 G. B. Miller of Colchester was a caller in town recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-11
WOODSTOCK
Death of Deacon Abel chiId-Consrs- sationaI Church Loses Two Senior Wardens Within Week.

Mrs. J. J. Williamson is visiting her sons in Hartford and Springfield.
 Mrs. H. J. Potter and Mrs. Marcus Wood have been guests of Miss Nellie D. Chandler.
 Marvin F. Hyde and Miss Florence Wilcox were in Boston Saturday.
 Deacon Abel Child died last Satur- day noon after a lingering illness at the age of s4 years. About three years ago he broke his hip and since that time has been confined to his room.
 He has been one of the prominent men in town, for many years serving as president of the board of trustees of Woodstock academy. He has been a farmer most of his life, living on the farm where he died. He leaves a widow, a son, Clarence Fl. Child, judge of probate, and a daughter, Mrs. ]. Richard Carpenter, of Putnam.
 By his death and that of Deacon Amasa Chandler the Congregational church loses it's two senior deacons within a week.
 The funeral was held Tuesday after noon at o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. c. F. Waters. Tshe burial was in the cemetery on Wood stock Hill.
 Academy Closed.
 The Academy was closed Tuesday afternoon on account of the death of Abel Child, president of the board Of trustees.
 Personals.
 George Brink who has been iii. s able to be out.
 Mrs. Anna P. Kingsbury and Mics Eliza Berrian have returned from q visit in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-11
WINDHAM
Death of Miss Emily Huntington Social Events-c. E. Society Elects Officers.


 Mr. and Mrs H. c. Lathrop returned on Tuesday from a visit of several days
 in New York with Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Thompson.
 Col. and Mrs. w. S. Chappell closed their summer home, The Swastika, on
 Tuesday and have gone to New Lon
 don for the winter. Miss Emily Huntington of New York died at the home of the Misses John son on Sunday. Funeral services were
 held at the home of Oliver L. Johnson in Norwich on Tuesday and the burial was in the family lot in the Yantic cemetery.
 Mrs. Horace Eaton and Mrs. Delazon Wood were in Hartford Tuesday. Miss Mabel Webb of Norwich was
 the guest of her father at the inn on Saturday.
 Miss Teresa Lynch is at home from Boston.
 Mrs. E. P. Kenyon. who has been ill
 for several weeks, is improving.
 Col. and Mrs. Chappell entertained a
 few guests Wednesday evening. Those
 present were Mir. and Mrs. W. F.
 Maine, Misses Clara and Sarah John son, l. H. Johnson, Miss Emma Larra-
 bee, Mrs. James Baker New London, and Miss Gertrude Arnold. Mrs. John Bates entertained fifteen of her friends on Tuesday at her home on North street. A very enjoyable af- ternoon was spent and a fine supper
 served. Mrs. Bates and little daugh-
 ter Myra are to join MT. Bates in Hol-
 yoke on Saturday, where he has ac-
 cepted a position.
 Rev. c. B. MacDuffee of Three Riv-
 CTS, who was to have exchanged with Rev. H. c. Grimes on Sunday, is pre- vented from coming to Windham by
 the illness of his little daughter Helen. l who has diphtheria. The semi-annual election of officers of the c. E. society was held in the l chapel on Wednesday evening. After
 the business meeting games were play ed and a social time enjoyed and cake and cocoa were served. The following officers were elected: President, Will
 Richmond; vice president, Rev. H. c. Grimes; secretary, Ernest Emmons {; l treasurer, c. Arthur Keeney; chairmen | of committees, prayer meeting, Mrs. | H. c. Grimes; lookout, C. Tatem; mis- sionary, H. c. Lathrop; social, Grace Bates; music, Mrs. Homer Wood; pi-
 anist, Gertrude Arnold. The treasur- CTS report showed receipts of $52 with l a balance on hand of $10. Miss Abigail Bates of Bridgeport Is home for a few days. Giles Taintor of Boston has been at
 the inn this week
 The Ladies' Aid society is to serve
 one of the popular bean suppers next week.
 Mrs. George Challenger, the Misses Johnson and I. H. Johnson were in Norwich on Tuesday. Mrs. J. c. Fenton and Miss May Perkins were in Hartford Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-11
CLARK'S FALLS
Getting Down Big HiIl-Water Sup
 ply for School House.

Henry Baboock of this village has taken the contract of the selectmen 10 cut down hill in Laurel Glen, Known as the Stone Bridge hill. James Maine and son, Jesse Maine, are help Ing him do the work.
 A well hes been dug in the school ksprd by Paul Barber of Ashaway and pEtherS of this village. It will be a Agreat convenience to the school, which 4ras had to depend on private wells Nor the supply of water. There are over ni1etssn pupils attending the Mc&ooi now. Mrs. Carrie Wheeler. the 9eaeher, is an experienced and capa-
 &r. and Mrs Frank Chesebro of weetexlg have been visiting Mir. Chesebro's mother Mrs. Susan Bab- focik and family Mr. and Mrs. Chese- thre are Co go to Waterford where they wtilBma5xe their home.
 The Cterks Falls FeltineN company Is talang in much wood for use this hvtrtsv
 Mss. AIhert Kuehn and daughter, Raslen. have returned from visit to NsE Yerk.
 MR and Mgs. c. A. stoddard were tBa4AehawAy Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-11
CANTERBURY.
Church Society Holds Fair - Recent
 Visitors.

Mir. and Mrs. w. F. Shippee Of Put nam were guests over Sunday of the three Carpenter sisters at their pleas ant cottage below the green.
 There was a church fair at the Meth odist Episcopal church this week. giv- en by the Mite society.
 George Fl. Green and son Carol spent the week end with their family.
 The Rev. George Clark was in Plain field recently.
 Miss Inez E. Williams of Mansfield Depot was a week end visitor with her father, H. F. Fiiiiams, of this place, and with her grandmother, Mrs. Elsie A. Bliven.
 George Green, Jr., Of Plainfeld call- ed on his mother one day this week. MT. and Mrs. Frank EdgaYton were visitors at the same place Sunday.
 Mrs. M. A. Francis has returned to her home at Button Woods after a pleasant visit with relatives over the holiday.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Carpenter and their daughter, Miss Carpenter, and son, Paul, of PAinfeld, were recent visitors with Mrs. Carpenters mother. Mrs. A. R. Farnham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-11
EKONK
Grange Elects Officers for 191o-Quilt. ing Bee-Marriage Announcements.

The last regular meeting of the grange was the annual business meet ing. The following were elected off, cers for 1910: Master, Charles H. Bar Der, in place of Mrs. Mary E. Gallup, resigned, who has ably served for three years; overseer George A. Tanner re- elected; lecturer, John E. Tanner, in place of Miss Margaret F. Tanner who has served for three years; stew ard, Harry Sayles, in place of Charles H. Barber, promoted; assistant stew ard, Leon Sayles, in place of Harry Sayles. promoted; chaplain, Rev. Fl. M. Kellogg, reelected for the eighth con- secutive term; treasurer, Miss Esther G. Gallup, reelected; secretary, Mrs. Lottie E. Stanton-G Gallup, who has served four years; gatekeeper, Benja- min F. Colburn, reelected for the ninth time; Ceres, Miss Ruby s. Kel- log, in place of her mother, Mrs. Kel- logg; Pomona, Miss Minda Tanner in place of Miss Phoebe Tanner; Flora, Miss Olive Tanner, in place of Mrs Mary Colburn; lady assistant steward Mrs. Mary Corburn, in place of Mrs Elvie I. Tanner, resigned, who has ably served six years.
 With the Church Societies.
 The Ladies' Board of missions held a 5 o'clock tea with the president, Mrs. Kellogg.
 The Ladies Aid society held a quilt ing on Thursday afternoon in the hall a good number being present.
 MT. Kellogg has been absent a few days visiting his boyhood home, Man chester, N. Fl.
 Official announcements are out of the recent weddings of Carl Gallup and Miss Lottie Stanton and of Daniel Gal lup and Miss Mabel Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-11
MONTvILLE.
chu~oh Interests-PIans for Christ nnas Trse-corneIia Everett's Funeral

Saints in Caesars Household was Hhe subject of the sermon by the pas Aor at the Union Baptist church last Bun6ay morning. At the Bible school which followed committees were ap- pointed for the Christmas tree and ex- ercisss to be held at the church on Christm@s eve, December A.
 The Pleasant Sunday Evening Hour was enjoyed by a large attendance. Topic, Life Lessons for Me, from First John; Mrs. Harriet Tucker, leader. The song. He Lifted Me. was sung by the ladies chorus and congregation. Miss Robie BoyHton became an associate member of the Young Peoples soci- <ty and two young mems names were presented for associate membership.
 Funeral of CorneIis Everett.
 The funeral services of Cornelia Ev- erett, aged years, were held at the Baptist church Monday at 2 o'clock. She was bright pupil and will be greatly missed by many friends.
 Mrs Norman c. Allen and Mrs. Fred Phillips of Palmertown were in New London Monday.
 There will be a Christmas tree at fine Union Baptist church Friday eve- ming, December 24.
 Rev. George c. Chappen has been fhe guest this week of friends in his Rormer charge at Warrenville.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-11
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
GALES FERRY
@ursi Route Inspected - Epworth
 Leagues Business Meeting.

Inspector Clark Campbell of -he Bnitsd States postal department, who fs inspecting the R. F. D. routes in this county. went over the local route with Mail Carrier Rufus HurIbutt on "wednesday.
 T. P. Satterlee, who left Monday to eisat his cousins. MT. and Mrs. Elmer Batterlee, fin North Haven, while en route to New York sailed from that gity Tuesday on the steamer Aropha From Jacksenville, Fla.
 James Belden and his daughter, Mrs. Esaac Gesr of Ledyard, called on Friends in tha village Thdrsday.
 MfTses Amelia and Susan Mathew gen visited Mrs. Charles Johnson in Norwich Monday.
 Gp~orth Lsa5us's Business Meeting.
 The annual business meeting of the EPw0rth league was held ct the ves- &ry Of the M. E. church Wednesday evening, December 8. President D. c. Perkins pcesiAed and Miss Amy B. EetteYlee was elected secretary pro lem. Reports on the work Of the chapter for the year were given and 1t was voted to hold the annual cleo ton of officers the first Wednesday kn May, instead of the second We'd nssaay In December. As requested by the district cabinet. Rufus Huri- butt was elected second vice president to i'll the vacancy in the cabinet. A shox4 programme arranged by the so- Rial committee of readings and vocal and instrumental music, was given at Che close of the business session. Two new members united with the league mt this meeting.
 Men were engaged Monday in plac- ang @ monument in the Gales Ferry cemetery on the grave of the late Da- wfd A. Mallory, a private of Company x, Fifth regiment, Connecticut volun- teer infantry.
 Mrs. Charles Latham and dau lter, Evelyn. of Mantle, with Mrs. Brad ford A. Latham of Guilford. visited Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Latham Saturday.
 Mrs. Franklin H. Brown of Norwich was the guest Thursday of Mrs. Har- mon L. Perkins.
 Miss Alice Satterlee returned Mon day evening frem a weeks visit with Mn and Mrs. Elmer Satteriee in North Haven
 Bounty for Coon.
 Tracy Smith who caught a sixteen pound coon in q trap Saturday. has secured the @ bounty allowed by the hOwn.
 Postmaster Brown has purchased a Scotch collie to take the place of a dog rnn over by the train few m0ntfas ago.
 Mra Eugene La Fontaine, Mrs. c. E. Colver and Misses Alice Sateriee and Mary Hurfbutt, members of the Christrpas committee of the Gales Ferry church, were shoppers in Nor svich Tuesday.
 Percy Norman resumed his duties gn the steamer Richard Peck Monday, having spent a two weeks vacation at his home at Allyns Point.