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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Death OF Mrs. Amanda Keen.

Mrs. Amanda Keen, widow of
Jonathan Keen, and daughter of
the late William Sewers, of this
County, died at her home near
Bloomfield, Loudoun county, on
Friday, after an illness caused by
paralysis, aged 76 years.
She is survived by one son, Mr..
Harry l.. Keen, of Loudoun
county; one sister, Mrs. Foster
Burchell, of this County; and two
brothers, Mr.. Geo. III. Sewers, of
Warren county, and DIR. Richard
Sewers, of Warrenton, Fauquier
county.
Funeral services were held from
the Berryville Baptist Church on
Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, by
Rev. Julian Broaddus, ID. D., and
the remains were inferred in the
church cemtery beside those of hel
husband.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Winchester Summer Normal.

Announcement Of State Summer
Institute for Teachers, Winchester,
Va, June 80 to July 81, 1909.
COURSE OF STUDY
Psychology and Pedagogy, DR..
;. a. Bear.
English and Literature, j. c.
Johnston.
Agriculture. Nature Study W.
Smith
Mathematics, w. ii. Cooke.
History j. Walter huntington.
Civil Government II. s. Settle.
Physical Geography, Physiology
and Botany W. A. Anderson, Jr.
Geography, Miss Ida NJ. Watts.
Drawing, Miss Beatrice Weller.
Manuel Training, Mrs. b. Nj.
Cone.
Primary Methods, Miss Lila
ChlSmOnu.
Writing to be supplied Mode
Glasses, Miss Chismond.
Public School Music, Miss Ella
Nj. Hayes.
TUITION
$500 for the Full Term of -Four
Weeks.
LOCATION
Inthe New High School building
BOARD
From $500 to $500 per week
For Catalogue and other parti
culars address either j. ID. Harris
Conductor, Warrenton, Va, or n
ID. Cool, Local Mgr, Winchester
Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
BerTyYille, Z; PaeOnian, s.

In game replete with brilliant
playing, arrors at critical moments.
and continuous senseless kicking on
the part of the visitors, the Berry
vile High School defeated the
Paeonian Springs High School
team on Mccormick Field last
Saturday afternoon by q score of
4 to 8.
The game was thrilling from the
very first inning, when Brooks, the
first man up, secured a clean hit
and was showed around and over
the plate by good work of his team
mates. In the second inning, both
sides were retired, and the visitors
set upon an awful howl" on one
of the decisions, and walked off the
field, refusing to play longer.
After half an hour of foolish
wrangling, the game was started
up again, with DR.. Pulliam assist
ing Umpire Hughes.
The kicking did not cease with
the use of two umpires, however,
as the visitors found fault with
everything offered.
In the seventh, the locals blew
up, temporarily, and before they
settled down, five runs had crossed
the plate, which ended the visitors
run-getting.
The locals got one run in the
sixth, and after the rally by the
visitors in the seventh, came back
strong with three more.
In the eighth the locals started
off with a clean hit by Carper,
Whitaker followed with fielder'S
choice on which both were safe:
NJ. Foley's hard single scored the
two in front of him; Galloway
swung hard st q high in-shoot
which hit him in the shoulder, and
was out; L. Foley drove hot liner
straight into Cullen'S waiting
hands, who toSSen to Furr at Sec
ond in time to catch NJ. Foley, and
| the side was out.
The fielding star for the visitors
was Brooks, the lanky first Sacker,
who had-ten put-outS.
"Keeler" Jones, the local left
fielder, covered an acre of ground
made three beautiful running
catches, and, in the fifth inning
after getting Tillett's hard drive
after a long run, made q superl
line peg into Carper's waiting
hands and doubled Brooks, whC
had started for second.
| l.. Foley led the locals at bat
driving out three screechers, anC
scoring two of the local runs.
Both pitchers were in fine form
but Myers weakened as the gam,
progressed, while Shepherd wa
Igrowing stronger all the time.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
- IRTTICATI-Y- -
Deafness Cannot be Cured

oY local applications - they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There Is
only one way % cure deafness. and that i
by constitution. remedies Deafness 5
caused 10y an .utAmed condition ~ the mu-
coUS lining ~ -Le Eustach.an Tube. When
this cube IS iudamej You have p rumbiing
sound or imperfeC, hearing. and when il =
entirely closet, Deafness Is the result. and
unless the inflammation can be taken out and
this tUoe ~e>tCrCG CD It's normal condition.
hearing wall be- destroyed forever: nine cases
out II ten are caused by catarrh. which =
nothing out AN indamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We VIII give One hundred Dollars for any
case ot Deafness caused bv catarrhl thac
cannot be cured 5y Halls Catarrh Cure.
send Tor circuarlS f-ee.
+. J. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo. y.
sold by Druggists. Use
Take Hall Family Pills for constitution.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Nice Small Farm for Sale.

About thirty acres. lying about
"a mile from Berryville; has new
4-room house and necessary out
buildings: one of the best never
failing wells in Clarke county;
every foot of the land is in Guilt
walton, and contains no rocks.
This farm can be made the best
sugar-beet farm in the County
For any further information, ad-
dress Investor care COURIER,
Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Knight Appeal Granted.

The case of the Knight heirs
against the Chapel School Board.
which was recently decided against
the plaintiffs in the Circuit Court
here by Judge Harrison, was APP
pealed to the Supreme Court, and
Attorney f. B. Whiting has just
received notice that the appeal has
been granted. and that the case
will come up at 8 future term.
The case is one growing out of
the condemnation of land by the
School Board many years ago.
Recently it was decided to abandon
the land and sell it and move to
other grounds. The Knight heirs
then sued for recovery of the land
claiming that land condemned for
school purposes must revert to its
original owners if abandoned as
school ground. Judge Harrison
sustained the defendants, and At
torney Whiting, representing the
plaintiffs, carried the case TO the
Supreme Court, which has just
granted an appeal and supercedeas.
The case is very interesting
one, and will be watched with keen
interest by leading lawyers al
over the State.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville postoffice for the week
ending April II, 1909.
Mr.. c. w. Shertzer.
Miss Elizabeth Russell.
Mr.. Archa jackson.
Mr.. Ernest Magalis.
Mr.. j. McQuade.
Mr.. Chas. Garrett.
Mr.. a. b. Gardiner.
MIR. Dallas Gibson.
Mrs. Sallie Costello.
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, 1909-04-21
Public School Examinations

The Spring Examinations of
candidates for licenses to teach in
the Public Schools ofClarke County
will be held for white teachers in
Berryville, and for colored teachers
in White Post. on Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday, April -. -
p. For further information about
this examination, address
c. G.. MASSEY,
Division Superintendent.
) tbs White Post. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Kane-HOlland.

Rev and Mrs. James Clyde
Holland announce the marriage of
thelr sister Miss Rosa Holland,
formerly of Wildwood, to Mr.. John
Thomas Kane, of Magdalena, New
Mexico, on Wednesday morning,
April II, 1909, at 1890 O'Clock,
In Danyille, Virginia,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21

During the spring every one would
be benefited by taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy. 1t furnishes needed tonic TO
tie kidneys after the extra strain of
winter, ana it purifes the blood by
stimulating the Kidneys, and causing
them to eliminate the impurities from
ii. Foley's Kidney Remedy impsr,s new
life aud vigor. Pleasant To take. j. c.
Jones Il Co, Wildwood, Va. II. c. Green,
RnNce Va
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Shoots Self.

At IL o'clock on Monday morn
ing Postmaster j. Il. Elder. while
seated in a chair at his residence
on Main street, fired shot into
his left breast from a heavy A
caliber revolver, and now lies in a
critical condition.
The cause Of his rash act is be-
lieved to been worry over financial
matters and nervousness caused
by his indoor work and application
to duty.
The most startling rumors were
in circulation shortly after the
shooting, but an investigation Of
the affairs at the Postoffice. by his
bondmen, disclosed the fact that
the business at that institution was
absolutely correct to the last penny.
Mr.. Elder had lived ir Wash
lngton for many years. and this
writer remembers well his conuec-
ton with the old Columbia Athletic
Club of that city. which. in its day.
was the most famous athletic organ
ization Of the country. Mr.. Elder
was an all-roand athlete. oarsman
and sculler. and devoted a great
deal Of time TO outdoor exercises,
and the enforced indoor work of
the position As Postmaster here
has unquestionably had harmful
effect upon his health and nervous
system.
The bullet entered the left breast
about an inch below and half an
inch to the left If the heart. passed
through the body. ranging down
ward, passed out between the
seventh and eighth ribs. splintered
the back the chair. and embed
ded itself in the wall. The cloth
ing was burned, and the wound
was most ghastly one.
When his wife entered the room.
attracted by the shot, the wounded
man was walking about the room.
blood gushing from his side At
every step.
Drs. Lippitt. Tucker. Harris.
Page. and Osborne were summond.
and everything that medical skill
could devise has been done to save
him.
Pneumonia set IN yesterday
afternoon, and he sank rapidly
but this morning his condition /.
Slightly improved.
The attending physicians say
this morning that he has an ever
chance for recovery. unless tn,
wound becomes infected from III,
bullet.
His athletic life as young man
and his great physical strength
although a small man. will do mucl
to enable him to withstand tn,
effects of the terrible wound.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
A SQUARE GAVE

America : devotion to a national
game Is not matched clsewere.
No other country has "A national
game. III any real SENSE, except Eng
land, ard cricket is paSiimc handi-
capped by certain amount of
class. In baseball. the Ameri-
can taste, which finds cricket dead
~ dull, has game excellently
adapted to it-clean. open. snappy.
dramatic, full swift changes, highly
specialized and scientific, abound
ing IN opportunities for the display
of individual skill. But more than
these things, baseball is honest.
Its complete capture of popular
approval rests on the fact that il is
straight" 1t is the one sport
largely played for money that is
not, or Is not suspected OF being,
frequently corrupt. In the excite
ment of the moment the umpire
may be described as depraved
craftsman, but in his secret heart
every fan believes that. wrong or
rihgt he is honestly doing his
best. Crooked work is SO rare ON
the diamond as To be practically
nonresident. Baseball thrives not
merely because it is a great game,
but because it is also a square game
and the best team wins. Richmond
Times-Dispatch.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21

Mr.. F. G. Fritts, Oneonta, y. Y,
writes: MY little girl was greatly bene-
fitted by taking Foley's Orino Lsxtive,
and think it is the best remedy for
constipation and liver trouble" Foley's
Orino Laxative is best for women and
children, as it is mild, pleasant and effec-
tive, and is a splendid spring medicine,
as 1t cleanses the system and clears the
complexion. J. c. Jones & Co. Boyce.
Va, II. {. Green, wildwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Cheap Ice for Farmers.

Manager W. t. Lewis, of the
Berryville Ice Company, announces
that farmers who desire To fill their
ice houses can secure very low
rate, if application is made at
once. Purchasers will have to
haul the ice away from the plant.
as 1t cannot be delivered.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
To Erect Small Stand.

If enough money can be raised
through sale of season tickets, the
local baseball team expects to erect
a small stand of seats for the con-
venience of the spectators.
The stand will be movable. and
can be taken down and removed in
half an hour. This idea has been
adopted, as it is hardly probable
that the Mccormick Field can be
secured for next year. as it is ex-
pected that the land will be cult
waited next season.
In that event. the stand can be
readily taken down when the sea-
son closes, packed away, and again
set up next season on the field
secured for that year.
To show the local business men
how baseball is looked upon else
where in Virginia. we append two
articles-one from Luray and one
from Richmond:
BUSINESS MEN SUPPORT TEAM
About twenty-five citizens have
subscribed five dollars each to the
support OF the baseball team. The
boys need considerable additional
funds. They have leased of Joseph
W. Glenn the diamond on the Inn
grounds and erected a grand stand
yesterday. Rufus KILLER, who is
now living in Michigan, will not
bc with the team this year, to the
regret "f all lovers Of the game
IL seems certain that Charley
Harris, one of the best and mos,
popular OF the old players. will
return. The team should be even
stronger than it was last season.
Luray News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
County TreaSurer's Notice.

In order TO vote at the elections
TINS year-primary and general
one must have his poll tax paid
Tor the years 1906. 1907 and 1908
on or before May /, 1909.
w. A, BRADFORD,
County Treasurer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21

We often wonder how any person can
be persuaded into taking anything but
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung trouble. Do not be fool
ed into accepting Gown make" or other
substitutes. The genuine contains no
harmful drugs and is In yellow pack
age. j. {. Jones & Co, Wildwood. Va,
r. G. Green, Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21

People past middle life usually have
some kidney or bladder disorder that
saps the vitality, which is naturally
lower in old age. Foley's Kidney
Remedy correcis urinary troubles, slim
ula,es the Kidneys, and restores strength
and vigor. Ii cures uric acid troubles
by strengthening the kidneys as they
will strain out the uric acid that settles
in the muscles and joints causing rheu-
matism. J. G. Jones X Co., wildwood,
Va, II. c. Green, Boyce, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
For House Of DELEGATES.

To the Democrats Of Clarke and Warren
counties.
Having been requested by great many
friends 70 become a candidate for election -
the House Of Delegates 70 represent the
Counties Of Clarke and Is arren. ! hereby
respectfully announce myself as a candidate
for the nomination for said office. subject.
however, 70 the action Of the Democratic
primary. II fortunate enough 20 secure the
nomination and election. I will endeavor 10
perform the duties Of said office without fear
or favor and 10 the best Interests Of our Dis
trict and State.
RALPH GRrGspY.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21

Grace; Pimples. blotches, rough shiny
skin are from the blood and stomach.
4 simple and never failing remedy-one
that makes clear, healthy compilations,
pure blood, perfect digestion, is Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea Surprise
yourself. Tea or Tablets, 80 cents. C..
BlepcoWe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For House of DELEGATES.

To the Voters Of Clarke and Warren COUNTIES.
respectfully announce myself candidate
for election as the representative OF Clarke
and Warren in the next House Of Delegates.
subject 10 the action Of the Democratic phi
mary. Some Of the pianks in my platform
are: Single list OF public school books.
election Of commissioners Of revenue by the
people; deserved increase in pensions 10
confederate veterans; law furnishing those
who kidnap or entice any inmate Of an
asylum; and Federal appropriations for the
Virginia Military Institute and the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute.
W. VI. STRUuER.
Wildwood, Va. Feb. l3, 1909
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Culpeper Farms For Sale.

/ offer 4l6 acres, gently rolling and free from
stone. Well fenced, watered. and timberesl.
Large dwelling excellent barn. Close to
sale important. Let me send you full par
ticulars. Price $4,000. Also splendidly
equipped dairy farm of 24O acres at 81, 500
J. a. BOwERSETT,
Culpeper. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21

Foley's Honey and Tar is safe guard
against serious results from spring colds.
which infame the lungs and develop
into pneumonia. Avoid coun,erfeits bv
insisting upon having the genuine Foley :
Honey and Tar, which contains no
harmful drugs. i. {. Jones X Co.
Wildwood, Va, Z. c. Green. Boyce va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21

Children especially like Kennedy's
LAXATIVE Cough Syrup, as It tastes near
~ as good az maple sugar 1, not only
heals irritation and sllays inflammation,
thereby stopping the cough, but ii also
moves the bowels gently and in that way
drives the cold from the system. II con
tsins no opiates Sold by All Dealers
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
For Sale.

Cut-under Runabout, best make.
cushion tires, used t months only:
can be seen ut any time; can be
purchased very reasonable.
Pianola, made by the Aealian
Co., can be purchased for one-third
its original price.
Mrs. NJ. Cox.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21

Builds up your whole body. Regulates
the bowels, clears the blood. aids diges-
ton, makes you well from head TO feet
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will do, greatest spring regulator.
Tea or Tablets, % cents. c. Blencowe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Il. l.. THONIPSON,
: Commissioner of Revenue.

Permanently relieves constipation
and indigestion. Regulates the bowels,
builds up waste tissue. Makes pure
blood, You grow strong, healthy and
robust. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea, the safest. incest Spring tonic b
cents. c. BlencOwe
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Ia The Valley OF Virginia.

An elegant farm Of 80 acres i'm highest
state Of cultivation. Comparatively level
sufficient timber we'll fenced and watered.
Handsome brick dwelling, with modern
convenience Beautiful lawn. Macada-
mizcd roads. 3 mile O. station. Farm and
dwelling spiendidly equipped. Price for
everything. So, 500.
II W HILLARY g co
Charlottesville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Horse, Wagon and Harness for Sale.

Fine mare, years old, fine rider
or driver: delivery wagon, suitable
for either bakery or grocery trade;
nice heavy set of harness. good as
new. Apply to
Ut I. F.. BROwN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
GOOD THINGS TO EAT.

California Peaches, 1Oc pound.
Prunes, l0c pound.
Grape Fruit, Oranges, Lemons,
Bananas, Pineapples.
Lettuce, Radishes. Celery,
tomatoes, Asparagus, Rhubarb.
New Cabbage.
Everything fresh.
GUY b. SHACKLEFoRD.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
Stoves, Pumps and Repair Work.

| wish 10 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, 1909-04-21
Mrs. Fra7ief'S Condition Critical.

The condition of Mrs. r. III.
Frazier, who has been critically i'll
for some weeks at the Winchester
Memorial Hospital, continues prac-
tically unchanged.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
No. z.
Capt. John L. Thompson Dead


Capt. John l.. Thompson, one
of the oldest and most highly
respected and esteemed citizens of
Clarke county, died at his home on
Upper Main street this CWednes-
day. morning, shortly after mid
night, after an extended illness.
Mr.. Thompson, was the eldest
son of Thomas and Ann Thomp-
son, and was born in Jefferson
county (now West Virginia., in
1929.
His father was born in England
in 1871, and came to this country
in 1920 and settled in Jefferson
county.
Captain Thompson was married
in 1852 to Emily Frances, daughter
Of Joseph and Mary Smith, of
Clarke county. She died in Feb
ruary, 1859, and in 1891 he was
married to Mary +. Hobson, of
Winchester, Va. who survives
him. as well as five sons. Messrs.
Thos- :. and John VI. Thompson.
of Washington, ID. c.: r. Highley
Thompson. Of Roanoke. Va; Chas.
II. Thompson. of Knoxville. Tenn.
and Jos. +. Thompson. Of Lafay-
cite. Tenn.
Captain Thompson served in the
+ Confederate Army as Captain of
/ Company {, Fifty-ffth Virginia
Infantry. Sixteenth Brigade, and
was recognized rs an officer of
conspicuous gallantry and ability.
At the close of the war in 1865
he came 20 Berryville and formed
q partnership with the late Mr..
George Phillips, under the firm
name Of Thompson & Phillips.
contractors and builders, but that
partnership was soon terminated
and a new firm-Thompson &
+ Ogden-was formed. composed of
Mr.. Thompson and the late Mr..
Randolph X. Ogden. The firm
was successful from the first. and
for many years occupied the posi-
ton OF the leading building firm in
the upper Shenandoah Valley.
Personally, Mr.. Thompson was
one of the most popular men. and
numbered his friends by the hun
dreds all over this section. Always
kindly and gentle. with Difference
TO the feelings of others, he was
4 kindly, lovabe man in every
way.
The funeral will be held on Fri
day afternoon from the VI. f.
| Church, South, Of which he was
long a member, and the services
will be conducted by Rev. j. Harry
smith, assisted by Rev. |. G..
Michael, after which the remains
will be inferred in Green Hill
Cemetery.
>ON CRITICALLY Ill.
Mr.. !. Matt. Thompson. second
son of the deceased, is critically
iiH At his home in Washington.
and his condition is so serious that
he has not been told of the death of
his father.
He suffered stroke ofapoplexy
last Wednesday, and, for a time.
e his death was momentarily ex-
pected, but message this morning
states that he i SLIGHTLY imDrOva6