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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

MIR. James M. Heath went to
Asheville, N. c., Saturday.
Mrs. j S. Gladney, OF Colum
bia, Is visiting Miss Mayme Mack,
Oy.
There will be an excursion
run from Heath Springs to
Charlotte, Aug. Z, 1900.
Rev. j. NJ. White will
preach Vt Shiloh next Sunday
afternoon ut 4 o'clock.
Mrs. DR.. w. g.. Bowen, of
Be!tnu, is the guest Of her sister
here, Mrs. L. Y. Williams.
II. l., Davis and wife OF Ker.
shaw county are visiting Mr. W.
@. Davis, of Lancaster, S. q.
Mrs. w. b. Kerr, of Rock
Hill is visiting her parents here.
DIR. and Mrs. J. Ii. WitAerspoon.
Mr.. T. M. Belk announces in
this issue his candidacy for the
Office of county superintendent
of education.
Misses Lillian and Glennie
Little took the train here yester
day for Marion, n. c., to resume
their studies in the industrial
college.
Rev. b +. White OF Hickory
Grove came down Monday to
spend awhile with his brother.
Rev. j. NJ. White, OF the Unity
church section.
The many friends of Mr.. j.
A. Cook, county auditor, will re-
gret to learn that he is confined
TO his bed with fever, as he has
been for three weeks.
ALI interested in the matter
are requested to meet at Beaver
Greek church, on the 9th of Aug,
at S O'Clock a. m for the purpose
of cleaning off the graveyard.
Miss Maggie Bell and little
Miss Mabel Simrill, of Chester,
and Miss Fewell, of Rock Hill,
we're the guests of Mrs. Mollie
Perry and Mrs. Bell Nance several
days recently.
Rev. Chalmers Fraser re-
turned Monday from Jefferson
where he went to assist Rev. Mr..
Ligon in series of services in
his pastorate there and near
Chesterfield courthouse.
Irwin Clinton was sentenced
by Magistrate Caskey to pay a
fine of $15 or serve 80 days on
the chain gang for stealing a
bushel of corn from Poag & Har.
per's mill last Saturday. He took
the 80 days.
"A protracted meeting will
begin at Douglas Presbyterian
church on next Sabbath, 5th inst,
at II o'clock a. m. The pastor
will be assisted by Rev. Jos. II.
Wilson of Bascomville. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend
all of these services.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01
For County Superintendent of Ed
uCatjOn

At the continued solicitation OF many close
friends, as well as being deeply interested in
the progress OF education in our county L now
announce myself candidate for the ofnce OF
County Superintendent of Education, subject
TO the rules OF the Democratic primary.
Il. NJ. BELK.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

~ has been demonstrated BY experience
early use OF one Minute Cough Cure 9S he
she favorite remedy for coughs, colds cSns "
blees 9nres quiCklyi Crawford Bros e.W'su
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

One Minute Cough Cure Is the only harmless
remedy thai produces immediate results Try
IT, Crawford Bros. iz~s d-ws
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

MalaOFian can lind q IodgementIn the sys
TEN white the Liver Is In perfect order. DIR
NJ. a. Simmons Liver Medicine Is the bes
Reg ulatOT. =" -
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

Mother wishing stout healthy girls should
give them Simmons SQuaw Vine Wine or Tab.
lets as they approach puberty.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

DeranEoments OF Menstrual Functions pro.
duce Miscarriage SimmSns squaw Vine Wine
or Tablets correct the arrangements
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

There are no better pills made than Dewitt's
Little Early RiserS Always prompt and eer.
tain. Crawford Bros. d-w-s
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01
LIKE MANY OTHERS
Clara Kopp Wrote for Mrs. Pinlham's Ad-
vice and Tells what IL did for Her.

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM 81 have seen
so many letters from ladies who were
cured by Lydia K. Pinkham's remedies
that thought would ask your advice
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01
D. ?. Hardin,
Master Mechanic and Engineer

Master Mechanic and Engineer,
Is now prepared to do all kinds
of REPAIR WORK on Engines.
Gins, Saw Mills, Sewing Ma
chimes, Bicycles, Etc.
| respectfully solicit your pat
ronage and guarantee satisfac-
ton. Will go anywhere in the
country on short notice. Am
prepared to bore cylinders,
place power heads and rings,
valve seats, etc. Will be found
near the factory. July %
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01
Sherif's Sale.

On the first Monday in August,
viii sell under tax execution one
LOT situate in the town Of Lancaster
and bounded by lands Heath, Springs
q Co., l.. =. Elliott and the Redfleld
road. Terms of sale CASH.
l.. NJ. CLYBURN, Sheriff.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

aab hoA
four years and have
taken different pat
ent medicines, but
\ received very little
1 benefit. L am
i troubled with back
: ache, in fact my
; whole body aches,
, stomach feels sore,
by spells get short
of breath and am
very nervous. Men
Is very ir-
'egular with severe
oearing down pains,
cramps and back
ache. l hope to hear
'm you at once. -
\ KoPP, Rockport,
's.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01

Ind, , Sept. 81, 1895
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01
Wednesday, August /, 1900.
Short Locals.

Mr.. James M. Heath went to
Asheville, N. c., Saturday.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-08-01
SUMMER SHOES

and Slippers are going fast; everybody buys
from us because we save them from 25 cents
to 81 on every pair. We are the people for
shoes as we'll as everything else
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22

about five years ago l was troubled
with catarrh of the lower bcwell," says
C. T. Chisholm. 4s4 Dearborn Ave-. Chi
cago, and although consulted several
eminent physicians who prescribed for
me, | found their remedies failed to in
anv way relieve me. and the trouble al
most became chronic. After suffering
several months, one duy concluded to
try Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and / beg to assure
you that was most agreeablv surprised
to end after taking two doses OF the re-
NEEDY that was completely relieved Of
the disease that had cost me so much
trouble and annoyance. ! am thankful
to say that have not suffered from II
since" For sale by T. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease. and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack me-
dicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years.
and is q regular prescription. II is
composed of the best tonics known, CON-
bined with the best blood purifiers. &C
ting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination Of the two in
gradients is what produces such won
derful results in curing Catarrh.
FL. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo. 0
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22
NOTICE.

The Contracts for keeping Bridges
across Bayou Teche at Cecilia and Anse
Broussard in the 9Th Ward at Breaux
Bridge, at Billiards Cove in Bird Ward
and at st. Martinville will be offered for
sale and sold to lowest bidders on Sa-
turday, 29th inst at IL o'clock NJ. on re-
spective Bridges. Terms and conditions
will be made known at time of sale.
By order of the Police Jury.
AUG. MARAIST, Clerk P. j.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22
presides even for the good Of beloved

presides even for the good Of beloved
town.
These protested advocates Of the towns
good, Doubtless feel like paraphrasing a
scriptuTal expression So as to read.
blessed are the foolish givers. for they
ill my pockets with silver, and they
shall receive my smiles Of appreciation"
This seeking of subscription to reple-
nish the purse by pleading its advan-
tage to the town is novel. but quite
cheeky undertaking. l remember that
when several of my brothers and my
self were living at home Yankee asked
nv mother If she did not want a board
err whose moral habits and correct exa-
mple to her boys would be a sufficient
remuneration for his board. The eu-
terprise have been condemning iss just
as cheeky as an earnest solicitation of
that Yankee would have been; but In
justice to him, will say his proposition
was intended as piece of humor.
| Could sel6shness present as more un'
blushing cheek, Or pretense wear more
transparent garb? did argument eveI
before offer such Aimsy sophistry. OIL
, conceit assume more disgusting atti
tudeP
, Who will originate the next sham II
, behalf Of st. Martinvillep / never did
, nor never will tend helping hand t
shams or deception, no matter In wha
, form they come, or by whom practiced.
ECHO.
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SATURDAY, Dec. ~. l9Oo.
SCHOOL NOTES.
Contributed:

Contributed:
supt. Woods was in St. Martinviiie
Monday.
surt. Woods will visit the. Bayou
Chene school in the swamp next week.
The regular meeting Of the School
BOARD will be held on Tuesday January
9Th 1901.
The Public School In Breaux Bridge
taught by the Sisters has Increased Its
attendance to l55.
The school taught by Miss Hermine
Martin at Coteau Rodaire has an atten-
dance of IA and an enrolment OF IA.
Mr.. Alfred Delaune member OF the
school board for the Bird ward visited
Catahoula school last week and iouno
@ students In attendance.
The Arnaudville Public school, Miss
Guilbeau teacher, had an attendance OF
IS and an enrolment Of 26 when Supt.
Woods visited it this week.
The Superintendent has now visited
all the schools of the Parish and will be
ready to make full report to the Board
at its regular meeting in January.
The applications received for the posi-
ton Of assistant teacher at the Boy Lee
blanc school. Miss Celica Hebert princi.
nal are, Misses Nina Odonohue, Louis
Hebert. Camille Champagne. Alice Pei
lerin.
The Marx School kept by Mrs. Dan
Lastrapes in the 9Th ward has an atten'
dance of l6 and an enrolment Of 81
The school had been closed several times
this month on account of insufficient at
tendance.
Sheriff Badon has informed the Presi'
dent and the Secretary Of the SchOO
board that be will see that the Parish
Treasurer has enough money to pay thu
teachers warrants for their first month
salary 90 that they may enjoy happ!
Xmas.
Complaint has been made to the Pre-
sidsnt of the Board that some Of tb'
Teachers in the Parish are not conform
ing to the regular hours for opening aDt
closing their school. Supt. Woods vii
call this to the attention of those Tea
cheers who have overlooked this rule o
the State Board.
While the Teachers committee appre
ciste recommendation from the citi
zsns Of any school district for applicant
for vacancies, qualification alone will
determine the selection of teachers
Teachers having certificates will hay
preference over applicants holding II
certificate. When none of the appli
cants show certificate the appointment
will be given BY competitive examina
ton.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Election OF officers for 1901,
At the regular meeting Of Centennial
Lodge No. 100. Knights of Pythias, held
Dec. 18th, 1900. the following officers
were elected for the coming year:
Dr.. w. j. Rhymes. c. G.
Jules Francois, v. c.
4. C. Sauls, P.
X. Schwartz, N. of W.
VIM. Millot. K. of r. & S.
J.F. Franz, 81. Of E.
L. Pellerin. N. of +.
George Livingston, N. at A.
Scott Kelso, I. 6.
e. W. Bienvenu, o. G.
J.F. Franz. Grand Representative.
L. j. Gardemal. Alternate Represent'e.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22

The Fournet canal has progress
sed very satisfactorily the past
week. and in the next few days
will be completed. The season
was very favorable for such work,
and this canal is said to be fine
piece of work.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22
NOTICE.

The share holders of the Bank of St.
Martinville are hereby notified that the
annual meeting Of the stock holders will
be held at the bank, on Tuesday the Sth
day of January, 1901, for the purpose of
electing a board of directors for the en-.
suing year. ALBERT BIENvENU,
Cashier.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22

It seems that the north end Of
the town is more active in bull
ding sidewalks than the south end:
Why don't you sir them mp, May
or? What about Church street?
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22

Those in need of notes with
homestead clause and mortgage
notes can get them at the Messen-
ger office at so cents per hundred.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-22

aL sell OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CiolWS poCUul6Iy
support upon the ground that 1t will
benefit the town. It Is cham founded
npOn genuine sel6shness. and hides its
deformity behind professed desire 10
advance the towns welfare. O how I'M.
selfish these solicitors Of contributions
to personal gain; how cunningly they
appeal to your generosity in the name
of their beloved town. and II your stupi-
dity is too great to comprehend the
soundness Of their argument they try to
loosen your purse strings by telling you
"it may be to your interest to contri-
bGWTdfyou stiikEef9se to hand out
the shekels, you are GSised e. . hss-
then in the land Of righteousness. They
profess to love the town 20 we'll q to BE-
willing to donate their time and talents
to the advancement Of it interests; bot
not free; others should give their money.
but time and talents must not be given
free. Where do their free offerings for
the towns welfare come inr But per.
haps they will say, I'VE are practicing
one of the fine arts. and the N uses for.
bid our donating it without rsmunera-
ton. Entsrpe strenouslv protests
against donating the art over which she
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-07
PATIENCE REQUIRED,

During the excitement and incess1nt
toll Of the efforts to recover the bodies
Of the miners. slain 90 the great exc
plosion at Winter Quarters It is not
surprising that there has been and still
IS some confusion as to the number Of
the victims The count made by the
company falls far short OF the estimate
OF reporters. miners and others who
have investigated the sad effects Of the
catastrophe
We do not think It IL fair TO charge
wilful exaggeratlon on one side. or In
territorial shrinkage on the other Mis-
takes viii happen under ordinary oc.
caslons, aud Ia this awful event. with
the horrors attending H. the hurry. the
amazement. the distraction. the distress
and all the connections Of the situation,
some Inaccuracies are almost inevitable
IN the presentation Of details and in the
conclusions Arrived a.
Il Is natural that the public should
desire the exact facts and the unyar-
nlshed truth. concerning the number Of
the dead. their disposition. and the con-
dltlon Of the bereaved These partlcu-
lars viii be duly furnished by the Des-
eret News as fast as they can be as
certalned with certainty, Meanwhile,
the most reliable and oonserya-
tive estimates have been given
IN our columns from persons on the
spot and from reports sent us from
che places where a number Of the dead
have been Inferred These indicate
that the estimate Of the company does
not fully reach the precise figures
In any event the loss Of lie and the
deprivation and suffering consequent.
are beyond the power Of language to
portray In an their dreadful and SOM
bre colors. But the sympathy and help
that have been extended and that Is
SIN forthcoming. WIN do much towards
allevlatlng the sorrow and suffering Of
those who have lost their loved ones.
a full inquiry into an the clroum-
stances that led to the explosion. also
iis effects as Tar as they can be ascer.
tainei WIN be entered into without UNI
necessary delay SO. while an are
anxious to get at the complete facts
forbearance should be exercised. and
blame should not be hastily fastened
upon any one supposed TO be response
ole 70 any degree for the terrible
catastrophe TN patience possess We !
your souls"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-07
"GHoULs AND vULTUREs."

A morning contemporary permits one
Of its correspondents 10 make this
wholesale onslaught on the Finnish
people
"rhe best 20 be said OF the Firms Is
mat they are at an times ghouls and
The excuse for this ls the alleged UNI
Willingness Of two Firms 70 aid in the
rescue work at the scene Of disaster at
Scoheld. The allegation may be true.
or 1t may not, but even II IT is. what
excuse Is the misconduct of two indl-
viduols or ten, or nfty or one thousand
Tor verbal assault upon a nation?
But the Films are neither ghouls nor
vu'tures They are a cultivated race
moral and liberty loving.
The Chicago TImes-Heuld quotes
this paragraph from a book on the
Firms by a Russian lady. showing to
what extent education prevails in their
country.
There Sc an this country practically
not one person 90 be found who cannot
read or write There is perhaps not a
single peasants hut in Finland where
p'hu'u paper is NOT regularly read.
ana scarcely "a Finnish peasant can be
round VINO cannot recite from memory
large portions of the writings OF Rune
n'Ik ANA IopeIlus TO an unusual eX-
TENT political agitation there is the
outcome Of the DEVELOPMENT of litera-
t,ule ana especially Of higher type Of
journalism
Ihe Chicago paper quotes this from
another source showing the influence OF
women SO public life:
Finnish ladies are thoroughly well
educated and although they have no
political rights women are much en-
p'oyri iu government services. They
aFe noe debargI from becoming mem
oefs oi The great societies. For in
stance. among the -l2 fellows that com
pose iho Geographical society OF Fin-
ah1 there are seyeuty-throe women
me swedish Literary society. with 300
ln In1.r5 has elghty-tW0 women ON its
books The same with the philanthro-
li' societies. music arr. etc. In all the
doors are open Co the women"
The Timas-Herald adds
'As we think OF this people so adj
llncad Intelligent and progressive. SO
thoroughly modern in tho constitution
OF their society the most remarkable
th.ug about their condition Is that thsv
should Doe ruled and oppressed bv he
hfrllrI1ns over the border II ever
lh'Ie Was cause for protest by civil
izlu01 it is there"
Can % be- possible that o. nation. so
largely under the influence vi education
ana Women consists principally OF
ghlu.s and "yultures2'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-07
OUR coLoNlsTs IN CANADA.

A writer to the Chicago Tlmes.Her-
aid from Quebec has a great deal TO
say about The Mormon" colonies In
Canada. he speaks Of the influx Of
emlgrants from Utah" and OF the
thorough organization" VI the Church.
and intimates that they may become a
serious menace 90 the state" He closes
an article In which the Industry. thrift.
union and prosperity Of the colonists
appear among many errors as 10 their
purpose and intent, with this paragraph.
which seems to be the nub OF his sub.
ject:
=. 20 much attention is attracted 10
we matter by the phenomenal Increase
VI tnese people that. according to tbo
ponuclans, the federal authorities Win
nave to take some action"
What sort Of action the federal nm.
horltles ought to take Is not Sc; forth
IA The Quebec communication. II would
ps well TO explain the end I'm view If
'ne underlined action" Is there need
VI checking the influx OF Mormopso
20 Alberta? Hitherto the people who
know them best have encouraged their
coming and urged that more would bs
boon TO the Dominion. Is the ma
'u'al Increase for which Mormon
settlements are noted 20 be blrders1g
What Is desired?
The fear is limited at that p,lyg,ry
practiced or to De introduced bv m.
9ormons' In Canada. That shows m.
,aok OF Information Of the writer Of M.
le''er Action" has been taken nv
way Of Investigation OF that matter
ana the fact ascertalned that tbsrs 10
nothing in the report or the suggestion
mere is no objection. however. 10 fyr.
uer inquiry whether by federal or psr.
sonal means. VI ''''
n any federal action on This mett.-t,
r, ,'.1O'e' !. would be further induce
a !. TO Mormon" settlers 10 maj.
.l''f abode In Canada. The VERY fss.s
,.lS,. IN The Times-Heraa as 10 tts
s-''lins Of The biz canal the establish.
,n'nl of school houses meeting b,.s.s
=, -4slS schools societies for the cane
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-07


IN spite OF tha wars mat nave peen
Waged hHi DO. as "a r'sult OF them 2
Is u not 'hs testimony OF history that
uWins par ODE arts ana industries
nave ben al.y neglected ana tha'
ihese haae 00lr.sh.1 curing Inc inter-
'ais OF peace.
is u be- O. uo'h th'' our ci'inha-
uon Is s.ak at heart az 'he necessity
mat stm exists for wholesale s'aush-
yer on tbs fields OF batter If not
whence come 'he demands FOR human
'1ing war as much as possible ana FOR
"fpitiatlun anl dlsaiinAilent' " QUA
elNilizat.n demand the adjustment OIL
that wh'ah is alleged TO DE It's true
tofoel 1--WE wont to know what wars
nave don He must consider the eiVi''za'
lions It has destroyed ana their moral
influence upon nations.
There was % time when tribe was
against Tribe and iamily against FAINT
~, as az today nations against ma
lions. Every petty dispute had TO be
settled b. appeal 90 arms The knife
was always sharp at that time. aud
at hand The bow and arrow We're
ready one OF the rules laid down
In the Oh H1'amal was this never go
SO Far away from your weapons that
you oannl, reach them easy.
During hl. time learning. prospect
~. ana virtue 1ourshed az much as
at any period Of human history That
was a time when truth was valued,
when gr thoughts and deeds marked
the lives OF men.
But would any reasonable being
argue thf these virtues were born Of
the moral bavIs between neighbors
Of that mel, Would anybody contend
that Che establishment Of laws and
courts bss been a detrment to clvlllza.
ton. and that 20 the courts must be
traced tbs rasponslbnIty for the vices
that nov flourish. and which were un.
known I'm the day Of the knife
and tho arr5w9 II not. why rea-
son on ,geb lines when wars between
nations are under consideration II
the abolition Of wars" between
man and man. and the reference OF all
personal differences TO proper courts.
Is a step forward on the path pointed
out bv christianity and secular civil
lzation alike why would not the cessa-
ton OF wars between nations and the
arbltrauor OF their differences bv n
proper court be another step forward ON
the same ps,h?
War A. an Inheritance from barbar-
ism. lisa mother OF every crime
imasinans and It's effect Is finally
brutallzhr upon nations for genera.
tions N come
It Is curious. TOO. how some great
wars. with ain their calamities are
started Il. Is told of the last Franco
Prusslap war that # was declared in
momert Of anger In consequence OF
single exclamation OF contempt by
was at ths palace st. cloud. when he re-
was at DE castle 81. Cloud. when he re-
celved us dispatch that conveyed the
news Of Doe abdcatlon OF the Spanish
throne b. Anton OF Hohenzonern in be-
half of bis SON Leopold. The empress
was leaning against a window and