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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06
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Miss Pattie Battle, of Lyles-
vile, n c., who has been ON Il
visit to Mrs f j Wylie at this
place, returned home yesterday.
Misses Alice Mackcy and Paris
Neal hold the scholarships from
this county at Winthrop College
this year.
Mr. Jas w Poorer, of Ri,h-
land county, has been elected
principal of the Kershaw Graded
school.
We were pleased to meet in
town yesterday our old friend,
DR. T b Hough of York county,
who merlv,practiccd at Dixie
in this county.
Mrs Minnie McCiennihen, of
Washington, ID G, is here on II
visit to her cousin, Mrs l. G.
Payseur.
List of letters avertised for the
week ending September 5, 1899:
a Curtis, G = TinsIey, Wanie
Witherspoon.
j F Gregory, p NJ.
r. f. Wyiie, Esq, paid pro.
fessional visit to Chester Saturday
returning Monday night.
Master Tom McNinch came
near being drowned in McWhir-
ter's fish pond here yesterday. A
party of boys had been in bathiag.
He was rescued by Masters Gus
Hasseltine and Paul Ross Moore.
Mr. j w Conder of Columbia.
spent few days here this week.
He will return home today.
Baptismal services will be held
at Bethleham church at 3 p m,
next Sunday.
Prof Bynum of Newberry col
lege and who taught last year in
the graded school at Newberry,
has been elected principal of the
Oakhurst school in this county.
Those wishing Photographs
should call early, so we can finish
same before leaving. Remember
the place, KlBLER LOT.
Mr. Il w Secrest of Osceola,
has made 13O gallons of good
molasses this season from patch
of about ! of an acre of cane.
Mr. jeff Crenshaw, who moved
from this county to Alabama
about forty years ago, is back on
visit to relatives and friends.
Mr. + G. Allison who is now en-
gagged in the Insurance business
in Maryland, is ut home on a visit
to his parents.
All persons are hereby warned
not to move any brick from my
brick yard without my orders.
/ G. Clinton.
The local cotton market is
bringing 6 cents for good mid
ding. Cotton seed 12l cents. =
Rock Hill Herald.
Rev Thns III I.eitch The evan
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The Rosemary Knitting Mills,
at Barnwell, arc now turning out
about 1000 pairs Of half hose
weekly and behind their orders.
too.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

The Hopewell Alliance will
meet next Saturday afternoon,
at 2 o'clock. The subject to be
discussed is the Importance of
sowing wheat and oats.
W q y Porter, Pres.
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Lost On the streets of Lan-
caster, Thursday last, key ring
containing a trunk, and small
fiat key. Finder will please leave
at Ledger Office.
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Mr. j w Poovcy of Fairfield
county, Is visiting his son, DR. G
W Poovey at this place.
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Mr. Widen Swaringen, son of
Mr. w + Swaringen of this place,
says the Southern Publisher, has
bought the Fair Bluff, IN G. y
Times and will take charge of that
paper at an early date. Success
to HIM.
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Misses Eugenia Williams and
Locke Crawford have returned
from Rock Hill where they
have been visiting ofrioads. a
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Those wishing Photographs
should call early, so we can finish
same before leaving. Remember
the place, KlBLER LOT.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Prof Bynum of Newberry coll
lege and who taught last year in
the graded school at Newberry,
has been elected principal of the
Oakhurst school in this county.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Baptismal services will be held
at Bethleham church at 3 p m,
next Sunday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Mr. j w Conder of Columbia.
spent a few days here this week.
He will return home today.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

The Dixie farmers will club to-
gether and sell their cotton this
year in 100 bale lots. Selling in
the market that makes the best
offer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Mr. Il w Secrest of Osceola,
has made 13O gallons of good
molasses this season from patch
of about / of an acre of cane.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

We were pleased to meet in
town yesterday our old friend,
DIR T B HouGh OF York county,
who formerlv,practiccd at Dixie
in this county.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Master Tom McNinch came
near being drowned in McWhir-
ter's fish pond here yesterday. A
party of boys had been in bathiag.
He was rescued by Masters Gus
Hasseltine and Paul Ross Moore.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Mr. jeff Crenshaw, who moved
from this county to Alabama
about forty years ago, is back on
visit to relatives and friends.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Rev Thos III Leitch, the evan
gelist, is holding tent meeting
at Fort Mill. .
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

The local cotton market is
bringing 6 cents for good mid
ding. Cotton seed 12i cents. -
Rock Hill Herald.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

r. f. Wyiie, ESQ, paid pro.
fessional visit to Chester Saturday
returning Monday night.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Mr. JAS w Poorer, Of Rich-
land county, has been elected
principal of the Kershaw Graded
school.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

MIR + G. Allison who is now en-
gagged in the Insurance business
in Mary yland, is ut home on a visit
to his parents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

Miss Pattie Battle, of LyIes-
vile, n c., who has been ON Il
visit to Mrs f j WyIie at this
place, returned home yesterday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-06

All persons are hereby warned
not to move any brick from my
brick yard without my orders.
..... / G. Clinton.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

The following paper was read BY Mrs.
thomas Murty. OF Weeping Water, be.
fore the association of women's cInbs
winch met in Lincoln during the week
OF the State Teachers association:
II the United States wero not in nead
OF good citizens there would be M ne.d
OF our public schools, but citizensbin in
this great land means all that ia truest
and best in the word. Citizenship bera
means more than it does in other com
tries and It is largely owing to our grand
puoiic school system. All honor to the
public schools and the teachers in the
PUBIC schools OF America, Tor az the
'eacher 1880 must be the public schooIs
Inc very first education given the
baby teaches him that he must kesn ont
OF the way OF others and that his wisbss
are subordinate to the will Of Others. This
Is the earliest Lesson in good citizensbin
from this is evolved seli-respect and re.
spect Tor his fellows, his country and
MS uod' that is, il these things are
'a'gnt to him throughout his whole
cn',anood. l will 20 farther and cav
'na' these are the fundamental and the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

che visited a California vineyard and
was asked to write a book about wines
and wine-making. When she pleaded
ignorance OF the subject, che was offered
an opportunity to spend six months at
the vineyards studying the matter, at
terms 30 advantageous that she was in
duced to accept. 10 six months the
book was written, and Mrs. Wait be-
came an authority upon California
wines. She IL one OF the four profes.
sional wine.tasterf in this country. Her
sense OF taste is go developed that she
can instantly tell Napa valley wine from
Sonoma valley wine. although the two
vineyards run almost side by eide. To
keep her palate in this exceedingly sen.
sitive condition Mrs. Wait takes great
care OF her health and never takes wine
when she is nervous or exhausted. She
rarely swallows the wine che tastes, al.
though she believes in it for medicinal
purposes and says that wine drinking
never makes drunkards. Mrs. Wait is
brilliant lecturer and u charming won.
an"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

DIR. and Mrs. F.. s. Stein entertained
the Hall in the Grove last Friday even
ing. Mrs, A. M. Davis read an instruc-
tive paper on the decline Of the Dutch
Republic" which was followed by gen.
eral discussion. Mrs. Stein gave very
interesting talk on Hollands Place
Among the Nations Of Today" An
unique feature OF the roll call were the
responses which were critic sns on re-.
cent books which had been read by the
members. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. II. F. Smith, 18th and II
streets.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

wars, to the Gadsden purchase, 1853, and
the purchase Of Alaska 10 1868.
B. Development Of the common wealth
from the thirteen original states, 1775 to
1882, to the admission OF Utah. the
forty fifth state, in 1885.
GOVERNMENT.
4. Colonial. Consolidation of the
colonies and the steps looking towards
the ARTICLES Of Confederation"
5. Articles Of Confederation Their
formation, limitations and defects.
6. The Constitution.-Its nature and
sources. Recommendation for a con.
vention. Difficulties; discussions; jeal.
ousies; compromises; results.
7. The Legislative Department.
Powers-General; specific; rights; prohi.
billions; limitations.
8. The Executive Department Pres.
ident; cabinet; public ministers. Rela-
tions Of president and cabinet. Their
duties and responsibilities.
o. Judiciary Department. organ
ization and history. Supreme, circuit,
district courts. Relations; jurisdiction;
exclusive and concurrent with state
courts.
10. State Governments. Relations to
national government. Constitution and
laws.
IL. Government Of Cities.-How con.
Quoted. Dangers which beset them.
Municipal reform.
II. County Government.-Rela
to city and state. Special functions.
ID. Town or village law. Origin and
development. Rights and restrictions.
HISTORY.
IA. Inventions. Timely influence.
Influence on inter state emigration and
foreign immigration. A social force.
10. Manufactures and manufacture.
ing interests. How influenced by ma.
chinery. Sociological effects. Trades
unions.
l6. History Of Commerce.-Ta-iff.
ISeCiprociIy'
II. Observation-Disclosures Of
From eaddle-bags and stage coach to
steam. Electricity and compressed air.
10. Educatlon.-Ih college. The
common school. The high school. Pub.
lie versus private institutions.
10. History OF Music. Orchestral;
vocal; church music. Great singers.
Composers.
20. Development OF painting and
sculpture. Different schools. Present
trend.
81. Evolution OF architecture.
LITERATURE.
%. Rise and development of the novel.
Leading writer's. The realist. The
idealist.
%. Essayists. Influence on develop
ment OF literature. Subjects discussed.
The lecture platform.
"a. Historians.
25.-Polemical Writer'S -Theologian
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

A very comprehensive course Of study
was followed by the Portia club OF Chi.
caso upon sour Own Country; It's Gov
ernment, History. Art and Literature. I"
AS they meet every week they covered
the following outline in one study year
Clubs which meet every two weeks
could arrange this outline for a two
years course:
l. Western continent. from los.
canelles map, l474 to Colonial settlement
IN 1853. Geography determines history.
=. National territorial growth from
1872 preceding the French and Indian
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

sion where all wished to talk at once,
go well acquainted did they all feel with
Tolstoi. The next meeting Of this club
will be with Mrs. Saylor when Mrs.
Waite will lead on "The Barton and
Washington Libraries
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

The following letter from the presi.
dent OF the general federation was re-
ceived few days ago by the president
OF the Woman's club of LINCOLN. The
resolutions to which it refers we're
printed in The COURIER two weeks ago,
and their importance can be judged by
the fact that the national president fol-
lows them with this circular letter, ure-
ing the women OF all sections 70 take
some action:
"The circular letter which has been
sent out by the chairman Of the indus
trial committee contains resolutions that
were unanimously adopted at the last
biennial meeting held ir Denver. am
sending you few lines to emphasize
the Importance of these resolu tons and
the suggestions made by the committee
and to speak OF the necessity for pre-.
senting them in a forceful manner to all
club women.
THE federation has become a vital
part Of the great historical movement of
this country, and the work it has &C.
complished for the cause Of education
has made permanent impression which
will gather force as it continues.
I'm the light Of recent events-notice-
ably the discharging of all women en-
ployed in the service Of a great railway
system in the west, and the attitude of
labor unions toward wage. earning
women we must plainly see that the
time has come for united action among
women for women.
"A great struggle is going on in the
labor world, and the working women
must play for her part in all it's phases,
and bear the burden OF the result equally
with the men.
"As an organization the general feder.
alton is powerful weapon to be welded
in behalf OF this helpless and dependent
class, but in order to work effectively we
must study conditions. seek to know
what is needed, and then strive to be.
come helpful 10 discovering and apply.
ing the remedy for the wrong.
IL hope, my dear Madam President.
that you will present this important
subject to the women Of your oreaniza.
ton, and would urge that de- often as
possible during the year you will en-.
courage your members to investigation
OF outside conditions and discussions in
the club OF this most vital question 10
it's relation to the present and future
Influence upon the welfare Of society.
With fraternal greetings, Rebecca d.
Lowe"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

Two lines OF practical study have been
planned by the Federation OF Womens
clubs OF the District OF Columbia. The
Civics department under Belva A. Lock.
wood are to study such questions as
matrons in police stations, the con-
dit ons Of the alleys ard street-clean.
ing. the curfew, and scientific temper
ance instruction. Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey. another celebrated Washington
lawyer, is chairman OF the legislative
committee OF the same club.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

The following extract from q letter
from Mrs. B. M. Stou enborouph. OK.
president OF the state federation, needs
no explanation:
l have just re read your article on Mr..
Box in The COURIER. It is excellent
full OF meat and good wholesome truth.
AZ sometimes appear on the platform
possibly word from me might be ont
OF place. Ono thing l do know, nv
home is not neglected nor it's inmates
and rooms are not left in disorder. II
Mr.. Box bad heard the 80 called "plat.
form women" in the Denver meeting he
would never have written that article in
the January number OF Ladies' Home
Journal aud it is with pleasure recall
the names OF these queenly women who
appeared on our program at Omaha
october IL. IL and ID, some of them
from abroad, but Nebraska had reason
to feel proud Of her own, as she NAV be- .
OF the fact 80 far as I knew, a Nebraska
woman is the fret to arraign Mr.. BOX
for his unjust article.
Come out to Nebraska. Mr.. Roll
breathe the good wholesome air that
sweeps over our prairies and YOU will
get broader vision of things in general
and then breathe this spirit into your edi-
torials.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

The Domestic Science department OF
the Woman's clut Of Denver is inau-
gerating some very practical work. The
first Of the free demonstration lessons in
cooking to be given to the associate
members was given last Monday and
will continue each Monday until six
have been given. The menu for the
first lesson was: Making and clearing
soup. Stock Salmon outlets, Holland
aise sauce, Sponge pudding, Chocolate
sauce. Anyone not an associate mem.
Der can take the lesson by paying so
cents, and associate members tickets at
81, can be purchased at the door, en-.
titling one to the six lessons free. The
last Friday and Saturday OF each month,
beginning with this week, food sale
will be given at the school. This week
there will be mince meat, doughnuts,
cake, plum pudding, ETC., all prepared at
the dainty hands OF Miss Trask. The
entire proceeds OF the school hey ond the
ealary OF the teacher are used in giving
lessons to poor girls. No more beauti.
full way could be found in which to
spend these Lenten days than to assist
in 80 noble work and many ladies are
already entering the new classes.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

The child study department Of the
Woman's club were entertained by a
very interesting lecture on The train
ing OF the Will' by DR.. Norton, presi.
dent Of Peru Normal. The department
decided to arrange for three more meet
ings and committee was appointed to
select topics for those meetings.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

At the last meeting OF the Century
club which was held at the home OF
Mrs. w. f. Kirker, the subject Tor dis
cussion was Russia. The first half hour
was devoted to current events on Russia
led by Mrs. Kirker. Mrs. ]. N. Baker
gave the paper OF the afternoon which
was on Tols.oi. She gave compre.
hensive sketch OF his life and the in.
fuences surrounding it, followed by a
careful review OF his books and the doc
tripes they promulgated. The close OF
the paper was the signal for a discus.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

The next meeting OF the New Book
Review club will be on March 18Th at
the home Of Mrs Elias Baker, 10th and
+ streets. The program which is to be
somewhat novel will be in charge OF
Mesdames Baker and Stonebraker.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-03-11

Different schools. Unity In essentials.
26. Poets and Poetry. Election Of
officers and general business.
q. Statesmen.-The great questions
that furnish opportunity for greatness.
Politics and political parties.
%. Generals.-Wars. Influence up
on national literature.
70. Authors and literature OF tho
present day.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-20
SLIGHTLY IN ERROR.
The Civilinn Knew More About the
War Than the Captain Did.


War Than the Captain Did.
"They are telling an amusing story
at the expense of well known Texas
militia captain" said visitor from
Galveston at one of the hotels. The
captain is prominent business man
who has weakness for soldier clothes
and gold lace. and, while he has never
seen any service except ut armory
drills. he considers himself first class
strategical expert.
las the story goes. he was on the
train that hauled Miles special car
through from FL PasO last Tuesday
and mt Il stop on account of hot box
encountered the general walking about
smoking and fell into conversation
with him without suspectlng his idcn-
tity. The talk presently turned on the
Boer operations around l.adysmith.
and Miles made some casual comment
which failed to meet the captains
views. Thereupon the latter called
him down.
at may look that way to civilian
he said. but to II man of military train
ing 1t has quite d different Significance
"Thereupon he pulled out an old en-
velope and stub of pencil and pro-
ceeded to give his companion lesson
In strategy. which was only interrupt
ed by the ringing of the bell. When
he regained his seat he narrated the
incident to friend.
"'It's astonishing he said, how
people will venture positive opinions
on subjects about which they know
nothing whatever. When | explained
things to that old fellow, he was COM
pletely fabbergasted-hadn' a word
to say
"Just then the conductor came along.
"'Saw you talking to General Miles
just now he remarked.
"'Miles!' exclaimed the captain.
What MilesT
"'Why. General Nelson Miles of the
United States army. We are carrying
his car this trip
"'Good Lord the captain Eroaned,
4 thought he said his name was Giles!'
81 won't vouch for the exact accu-
racy of this yarn" added the man
from Galveston. but something of the
kind undoubtedly occurred. for the
captain Is being most numerically
guyed and declared yesterday that he
would slug anybody who mentioned
the subject again in his presence."-
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-20
A STOCKING LUNCHEON.
go@eI IdeH For Christmas Party.
with santa Clnus In Evidence.

Eo@eI IdeR For n Christmas Party.
with Santa Clnus In Evidence.
The following description Of Christ.
mas luncheon will be welcomed. am
sure, by those who desire novel way
OF entertaining their friends at Christ
mas time. 1t was given last year by
u young woman to the members of her
club. and as all We're full Of the mer-
rlments OF the Christmas season they
thoroughly enjoyed the fun prepared
for them.
The decorations In the dining room,
more especially Of the table, were an
original as they We're appropriate to
the occasion. Stockings were here
there. everywhere. the cakes, cream
and decorations as much as possible re.
peating that form.
Covers. were laid. Tor Is. In' front
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-20

+ tilaANG
Of confectionery, was weighted down.
not by his usual pack, but by red
stocking conta ling delicious candies.
The name cHrH consisting OF n Square
white card edged with gilt. had an mr.
tIstic sketch of a chimney hung with
Workings; below. suitable greeting,
and on the other side name and date.
Suspended from the chandelier by gay
ly colored ribbons were favors shaped
IKE stockings. made of pale green silk.
with lace about the top, and exquisite
ly painted sprays Of holly adorned each
one. Upon close inspection these Tit
tie beauties" proved to be sachet bags.
Rising from mass of green in the
center Of the table was shapely but
dlmlnutlve Christmas tree, lighted by
small wax tapers and loaded with doll
size red stocklngs. They contained a
simple gift Of some kind for every girl
present. either n thlmble, letter opener,
pearl handled knife or stickpin. Be-
tween red candles burning under red
shades low glass vases held two or
more carnations, placed at diagonal
corners, wrenthed In smllax. Large,
sparkling cut glass bowls were piled
with fruit and Mowers. and In nests OF
green spun sugar baskets resembling
stockings were filled with bonbons or
sailed nuts.
Later, after the delightful repast,
the girls gathered In the parlor and
had q darning contest. They were
given needles. darning cotton and
stockings with holes cut in them and
told that they could have 10 minutes
to show their skill In darnng. When
the time was up. II vote was taken
to see who merited the prize. the lucky
young woman receiving beautiful
calendar. For the knltter who did the
poorest work there was photograph
of a stocking with big hole In the
heel and n man gazing Mt 1t with up
lifted hands plainly showing his dis
gust ut the sight.
The guessing game was extremely
amusing A grotesque looking stock
Ing, stuffed full and immense in size,
was laid upon the table, and the guests
were informed that they were to tell
what was inside by merely feeling Of
1t. Each one was given sheet of pm
per and pencil and was allowed 10 min
utes to record guesses. The prize for
the most correct list was the stocking
and contents. and as the stocking was
full Of comical toys of all kinds the
opea!ng Of it caused peals Of laughter.
Ru'rH VrRGINTA SAcKETT.