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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-25
HAD BEEN DEAD FOR MONTHS,
The Body of 81 Supposed Former
Resident of Cedar Rapids, H.,
Found in Idaho.

Boise, Idaho, Dec. 19.-The body OF
a man believed to be either Earl Bit.
tie or Andrew Bittle, of Cedar Rapids.
Ia, was found near Mountain Home,
Idaho. The man is supposed to have
been dead several months. In his
pocket was a railway ticket from &C.
dar Rapids to Portland, Ore, and q
purse containing 500. The purse
bears the name of Andrew Bittle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-25
Well Posted

Undergraduate Ito chum)-That Miss
Slick is the finest conversationalist l ever
met. She knows all the track records for
three years back.-Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-25

1t Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Inhu-
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma.
A certain cure for Consumption in first stages,
and n sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once.
You will see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Large
bottles % cents and so cents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-25

It doesn't take much gold-leaf to cover
the pupil of the eye.-Ram's Horn.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

We are told bythosc who liz,
ure on il tlal insects destroy
from $500, ,o00,00Dto Hi0o,0O0,t,
worth Of crops in this country
every year, and set they viii say
that its because 4 few hunters
kill q lot of birds IN the winter.
The above iigure5 may be cor.
rect, but this great destruction
cannot be traced to the Iacl Of
birds. Whoc eyer saw q chicken
or partridge Or lark eat q potato
bug, a cotton worm or locustl
Not even the Old grey goose will
notice either. The cut worm IS
never afraid OF bird OF chicken.
He works when they sleep. No
1t is not the lack OF birds.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

l>hc New York "Sun" says that
4 farmer entered telegraph Office
IL Central New Work, and sent this
message TO 4 woman III Canada:
"Will you be my wife? Please
answer At once by telegraph"
. Then he sat down and waited. No
came. He waited till late
in the evening; still no answer.
early the next morning he came
in again, aad was handed Il dis
patch All affirmative reply.
l,hc operator expressed his sym
patty
"lwaa little rough to keep you
50 long IN suspense.
LOOK here, young fclIcr," said
the farmer, "l'll stand all the sus-
pense A woman thatll hold bach,
hcr answer TO 4 proposal Of mar
iagcnll day 80 as to send il by night
rates isjust lhc economical woman
lvo been awaitin' for"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

Much needed rsSn foll Sunday nigh \.
It was. Ncririoal Nimo with corn and wo
coulan't have stood it much longer With.
out theSo showers. Thero was d broad
lsInile on Tho faces Of all the farmors mot
Monday morning. III
Tho growing crops arc in good condi,
'lon IN this community FREQ from grass
and looking well.
! have been requested to state that
prayer meeting viii bo hold on Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock before tho fourth
sunday in oaoh mouth, at Mr.. Lawronco
ID lvoy's rcsdonco. Tho pastor OF Clio
N. E church, Rev. A. L. Dun iap, win
load thcSc meetings
Ny. James Goodman, who iIiyoos ibutwucn
Clio ana The Bluff, has q pretty field Of
cotton. Mr.. Goodman is u stirring farm
cr, and his crops Of corn, oats and cotton
show careful work at his hands.
z a now roof has bcon put upon Clio
Baptist church. This much needed im>
proyomont viii be followed b. othcr ro~
pairs s0on.
In nlcading Orphanago Notes for juno
SEQ again tho names of Annic and Fur
| mon Galloway on tho highly distinguished
list, both for department. and lessons.
| On the drb Sunday in juno (ncxt Sum
llloy) ut O'Clock in the morning, Rev.
Edgar lIastcrling will preach to tho chil>
Iron and young pcoplc in Clio Baptist
church. Every ono is invited, OLD and
young.
On the 9TH Sunday he will proacI, to
the reupio Of the Octoraro Mills Co., ant
olhc,s OF thc community. at 4 o'clock in
iho afternoon in tho Sunday school room
! u; RIA n'nT
| by yrcsolution Of the school. Rev A. II
! Dnnlap. pastor Of q lio and Bouloh Nj. u
Chnlch, was invited to make talk TO tht
sunday school childrop Of tho Ootoraro
Mills o., at his earliest convenience.
| Bro. Dunlap is a busy man, preaching
every Sunday in tho year, but wo trust ho
can get somc one 10 fill his pulpit at loas
once, and that lie can como.
There IS some talk os picnic at Red
Blulf on the nh Of July. five havo iii,
| picnic, we want you, Mr.. Editor. 10 como
uown and pny us q visit. Wc will give
! YOU a hearty welcome. good dinner, lcnt
sou n tishing rod aud hooks and our boat
| forgot at the right place ia my letter
lo notice the contributions sent from our
eoun'yto Connie Maxwell Orph .naga du
rang May
| NlcColl church (prcsume II is Bcavc,
Danl and Sunday school, SSl8.
Thomas Memorial Sunday school, Bcn-
octtsvillc, $6 90.
u No fIu.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

What is meant by the lap O
luxury 4 asked 4 teacher Of &
class Of little girls.
please, ma'am, I know OK
claimed the smallest Of the lot
holding up her hand.
"WoIl, what is it, dear" Z" in
quired The teacher, kindly.
"lts when the cat steals into
the pantry and licks the cream
olF the milk" " responded the lit
tie one. .
Md the teacher on reflection
wasn't quite sure that her pupil
was wrong.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

Crops are needing rain--cspcci-
alp corn IN some places.
our tarn,ers arc too busy with
gfass lust HOW for plcnics.
All. Alcx Chavis has a fine crop
of peas and is happy.
Nlr. Henry Hatcher aud Miss
Miss Ella Grant were married on
the Sth instant.
Mls Mary Brigham has tho fines,
gatden seen in Smithvillc c-overy-
thing nicc to eat.
Mrs Eliab Chavis and Mrs Ben
Bristnan also have excellent gar
dons
Tie health Of the community Ii
Improving and those who have
been down are getting we'll.
June I3, '02, X.Y.T.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS
20 uiS;iis a'isd i i:isd 1902.

The Coulto Of General Sessions cons
& vened on Monday with Ills Honor G.
&. Dantzler on the Bench. The grand
july were promptly in place and Soil.
aeitor johnson soon had ready u few
bills which llis Honor after q brlef
charge turned over to tho Foreman,
and the work Of the term began
"A number Of casss were mol possell
4. and Il numbercontinued.
The grand Jury could easily have
completed their work Monday but ior
good reasons We're held Until Tuesday
afternoon and III $50 made thcirlu
report and wero discharged
Only one Jury WAS einpanolcd, an1
that was on the case of Jack King fol
tho killing Of Yom Odom last fall ol
the Circus grounds. The particular.
Of which nro known to bur readers.
The case was taken up Monday anl
occupied tho attention Of The Court 10
"Wednesday afternoon, when it was
given to the jury at O'clock. The
jury was not out long, and brought III
q verdict Of guilty Of murder with q
4 recommendation 10 mercy. Sentence
life Imprisonment.
On Tuesday moming john Alston
colored, plead guilty 10 an assault on
ono Moulin ard paida fine oi S25
This completed lho criniinal bushes;
and Court adjourned.
His Honor left Ihursday morning
Court meets noXtin Marion
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
Rev f.. b John to we'd

MY ~ . JUTlh 10 Wed
The Wilmington Star says invita-
tlons have been Issued for the marriage
Of Rev Il. B. John, presiding older Of
the Wilmington District, NJ, Il church
South, and Miss I'lorina Gertrude
Worth, Of Guilford College, for pns,
few years principal Of the niglrSchool
or Wilmington. The wedding will
take the place nt the Friends church,
Guilford College on Wednesday ] nc
25th, at ! 80 O'Clock they VII be
AT homo after August lst, Mt No. l0s
Grace street, Wilmington.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
TRAINS q DING NC)ItyH.@

Daily except Sundny . n,
\, SO. o2 runs through to Columbia Via
Central X. Il. Of s.. u g8 ,S 3.s'
Trains Nos rs and 32 ran yia Wilson
and Fayetteville Short Linc--and mako
close connection for all points North,
IFiaiDs IN g. 4 d. Railroad leave, Flor.
onco daily. except Sunday. 1905 q. ii.
airiya Darlington 10 80, iIartapillo 5S
p M, Clicraw O ID. Wadosboro IL so 1, il.
Leave Florence daily exccpt SUNDAY IL
s 90 p m. arrive Darlington s. 25 5 M.
Bennett lt.svillc 922 D NJ, Gibson 10 90 i ia "a
Leave Florence Sanday only 10 05 M.
arrive Darlington | Q So 4 IN.
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 6 OS
E M Benncttsyillc I l5 a rn, arrive Dar..
lingtnn, > IS NJ, leave Darlington S 60
arrive Florence 9 l5,aln. 9's Ys'8 Ss
Leave Wadcsboro daily oxcept SUNDAY
. 20 pm. Chcraw5 5 Is i III, barlinctoy
9 ~ m, arFiyc Florcnco z 90 i M. a
Ichye Iiensyille r 23 Il ID, Dorlinvton
s.5o N, arrive Floicpcc nj.
Nj n. M. EMERSON, aenl pass Aoent
J. z. KENNY Ganl Managor.
4. n. EMERsoN, praGac biaaagcr.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
PEN AND SCISSORGRAPAS

A drouth af four wccksin Texas
has seriously damaged the crops,
especially corn.
The South Carolina college, Ola
Woftord and clemson are al to
have new presidents.
Tho city q Hong lIopg, China,
is suffering lor water The wells
are dry and tho peoplo are dcpou.
dent on vcso)s chat bring il from
the mainland. 1t IS dolcd olt to
the thirsty who crowd around thc
place Of distribution with vessels
to get little for their suffering
families.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

IF the world isn't getting better
u II ought to be, FOR according to The
report of the American Bible So
ciety it has issued il tho G6 years
ofits existence 7O,G16,225 bibles
How many Of these went to China
and were converted into material
for making tirccrackcrs is not de-
afnItely known.
~ The South Is pretty vel repre-
ssentsdin Now York Thorc0 arc
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
cow { lN0a .

GEO. j. -. CURRlE

GEO. j. y. CURRlE
Humorest and Dramatic Reader,
tio ranks next totho Quaker Quartet
and makes . hit every limo.
This Is the last Of Tho series undcr tie
auspices OF the Il Of p, and you
must not miss it..
Tickets will be on sale MoAday at J
/ Dorglas & Bros Drug Store
Get your seats carly md avoid a rush
at the door
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
FROM THE WILLIS SECTION

as have aovcr writtcn anything for
lho dear old DEMoCRAT | thought | would
wtitoa Shor, letter from this community
iol ihis week.
ilcmS Of 'intcrcs, arc scarce The crops
alc looking very well considering thty
were en- up With the hail. Corn l,abs
6cttcr than cotton.
Nies Blanche liastcring Of Tatum e
boen YisilinG friends and relatives her
t'aldonS arc yoiy nice through hote
We as>-naInR some nice ripe peaches tQ3
0pp
't9cieolo q great many looking forward
'ui lIc ~ h ui' July, rs that day is always
celebrated almos, every ono. Tho young
olss or Hid most Of thom always want TO
So 70 NIcdlin Springs for enjoyment.
S6mQ ate Speaking Of having their dinner
Al Red l5luti; | think myself that is a
beautiful placc Ior n picnic, as they have
N, arQ0nl h Gi3Gah
a alet uDl Nith d pyJ.iy
0a8 ,.ma. l,sD.
'nno IS, lvO2. GUESS VINO
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
NNOUN CENT EMIT, /.

out citizens, Col. U s. McC,slfis
hereby noninatcd to rcprc.ci. this
County IN the State Senate for the
ensuing term, subject 10 the rules and
regulations Of The Primary Elections
Of the Democratic party OF this state,
June y, 02. MANy CITIZENS.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
College Of Cha
CllA I{l.ESVON.

Founded IN "i1&S Sllcn
sell equipped cncnicai, i
biological laboratories
ooo volumes Tic finest i!4Q
uras l|i5tofy IN Tic Sou'1
coursei leail.NE q lne dcq
b. = and NJ A Board y
foom ~ College DOrmitot
taincd Tor $40 q month. u
One scholarship giving
assiaacd . Marlbtto coun6
70 '3e anpotilrG pY The j.
and the t'ouniy Suploi j
pcnacs ioy scholarship siUd
$3.50. All candidates for Il
pcilniitaJio compete lor
Scholarships Wll!ch p3y 4
Entrance examinations
8tnnct,svllic on l1lidaY Ju!
NeNt ses son bcgias Sep
For catalogue, addrcss
llAlijiiS0N lSNl
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
OF tho tnll man

OF tho tall man ----
Any one wishing lulhca for plastcc.
ing purposes can get their orders iiitj
II at McLaod's saw mill
Mr.. j.. Il. Cla,k, Nh. Nlcl.aod's
"wooda boss" was called yesterday 10
the bedside Of his sick unclc in Ilar-
net county, n. G,
Rain IS needed mueIin this section
and gardens are snlioring. Cuuop i
holding ils own fairly wel.
We have two professional Hei js.
gers up here. They worked dnv and
a half in MI Campbolls we'll, which
is only Z! feet square, and only vent
down 4 inches, aad lost hail any in
trying to get il measured Thcir pic
Of money for The day and 4 hali was
cents--gool living IN that.
Uncle Sam, you Talk like YOU are
acquainted witt, "Rcd eyes and bloody
bones" | guess you have seen him.
Any one that lives in S5milhviilc and
don't soc him don't see why, because
he is always stayed on Whites Creek,
But | will take your advice and 90 10
Pleasant Hill to hear Rev. Rclvin 50
moet mo there Uncle sam, and lo, US
get acquainted, and yol bel we wal
stop,killing SNung buzzarad on sunday
Say something abonttLc trains rnn-
ming on sunday, Unclc SAN. 3 op
themtii yon cnn, il is 20. right, IS II?
. Uncle sam INC nrcache!s s!on't loyc
peas like they DO chickcn3 1 Will gGt
preachers lofl have the lo~ls, Dnt 10
poaa, but ! will 20 ~ MIR, Charley
SWEETS and Gcl s9nc colarIs he has
three gn,dcns full
sLAr l'cRSER.
June 16, 1902
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

- A.tis '..4s i.ptoue Ui}se,. .d",.. u.
a! OF scrubs ! cap sell you choice
.a from genuine thoroughbred B. =, R's
no c2lchrntcd "iinwkips, "Milesp and
andebiit' strains, and rcme,nbor thas i,
lA"' aa easy TO raisc a 10 ID. Plymouth
Ias ~ j in baby bantam or Il Friizly
3D. s. for Settling OF IS Egge.
i75 for Two settings 80 eggs.
L. G. NEWTON, Ta,um, s. D.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

q mooting Of the Democratic voters Of
McColl, s. q, will ba hold at thoir usual
place Of meeting on July 9th at 3 O'Clock
2. M, ioriho purpose Of reorganizing Tho
Democratic Club.
! ~ Tho Club will elect q President, vioo
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
NOTICE STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

McColI, S. Q June Z, Iooa.
WOTICEis hereby given tha, ,hc reg
AN ular annual meeting oi the stock,
holders Of The MARIE MILLS wil be
held ia the Office Of the Company at II
o'clock in The forenoon. on "Wednesday
the 9th day OF July 1909. Ali shaschol-
dcrs are urgently requested 70 be present
y. B. GIBSON, President.
Robert Chapman. Secretary.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

] hereby announce myself candidate
Tor tho Office Of Auditor, subject 10 lie
ralcs Of the Democratic primary.
CIIAS ]. SIlERRI!L.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
TO tho S. 5. SupcrlntcndoDtS Of the
Methodist Churches in Marlboro ca

AZ tho Sunday School Conference held
at Smyrna May 8th md 9th II was decided
to appoint committee to Wait oaoh sun
day school In tho county, and BY addresses
or other mcans to try and arouse dccpcr
interest and thoroby got better work dono
IN tho schocls. Tho committee Is ns fol.
lows: 7. a. Hodges, J. i. Bolton, Roy.
Welcome Quick, II. x. Covington, 9. II.
Eastcring, W. Stanton, y, 8. Carlialc.
Those brctliron arc now toady to dis.
charge this duty, and any Superintendent
that wBhos to can secure the hclp Of nuy
ono Of them by communicating with same,
.tatipg place md timo wanted
9. L EASTERLING
Chaitman Of Committee
Got the little ones i new cap rs
per cent dlscollnt on cnps this
week at Alittlcs store
Rfo" On the bnrgain coUntcr at
Mittlc's store yon viii hud lawns
from - Ct, yd., up.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

Mr.. editor Seeing nothing from
this section | viii give you fcw dots
but no news Of snorial n,rnrtnncn
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

hereby announce myself 4 ct,pqs.stl
Tor rc-cccticn 70 the Office Of County Su,
ncrvisor- subject 70 Tie rules goyoininf
The Democratic Primary.
II. r. COWARD
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

superintendent Of E1ftcd{ioH.
! hereby Announce niySelf q candidate
inr re clcctioO % The olte Of Suporinten-
dent. OF Education, subject TO iho ruos Of
tho Democratic primary,
Respectfully ". i. STANTON
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

Al Tho solicitation Of many friends |
hereby announce myself as u candidate for
the Office Of Auditor oil Marlboro county,
subject 70 the rules Of tho Democratic
primary.
May 2S, 1902. WM, EVANS.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

After expressing my appreciation OF
your very complimonln,y ,6,o eiyon nc
two years ago. hereby announce myself
a candidate fm lho Office Of Supcriuton>
dent of Education. md il elected viii de-
vote my whole time to thc Discharge Of
the duties Of the office, and Nil conform
to the requirements Of tho Democratic
primary. Respectfully,
r. H. CROSLAND.
Bcnnottaviilc. May Z, 1902
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
IgiAaIle dED YAsglH RAILROAD,
ooNpGl{sRD sCliRDULE.

Il effect Noeepber 2t 1901.
VjssSST BOUND. #
DAll,Y 10 5s j,eaye Wilmington Q. 10
z, u59 ilaa fayettevjiIe u 20 b.
". j&aYe Fayetteville i2.42 p.
~. ATriye Sanford l,5S Is. Ia.
i3AfSr nOUNll.
DAILY No 5g i.eayq sssG,,l 4. .o5 >.
q Arflgc FayttscYilIo 4 20 i IA
l,sa,gF fgyettalill4 i 40 i. IN.
arrive HilmipstoD T.l5.
BESNhrisYil5.s Bpasou4
!, Train lcaYes l}eDnetssyi!ic $40 ~ m.
aliaxton 2, o5, lked Spfines B. sa, Park,on
iOtn@,. arrive Fayetieyillo li.lp. 8,
Retutnps, leaves Fayet,evillc /. a, =.
n. hope MiIlS D on. Rcd Spyinrs 1 AZ
Maxton t-ld. artiyo Bcnuettsyijle7.l5p'
IN. HF y ~
Connection 4 Fayetseyille WITH t,a,nl
NO. %, ~ staxton with Tie Caro,ipa
ntral Railroad, At Red springs with tl,.,
Hed SPRINGS and Dowmora faiIroad nt san.
i1fh Ss '7srt' "A faiitle.
"is'i tRp ll1tflato 6'it1 f3laarlost ts S,igys,aS
" q \. ...ss
IS. KsslS3b.x 4. tieasfA 81 is,e tYss, y
y 81 Ssf tsil ssais.t at. at
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor he office Of County SUPERVISOR sub
jcct g 'hc rules Of! tho Democratic marty.
Respectfully,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20

J hereby announce myself i candidate
Tor ,reolcction 10 The oIlioa Of County
Audito -.subjcc! to The rulcs Of the Dem.
ocfatic primary.
j.. s. CARLISLE,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-06-20
FROM SMITHVILLE.

alno rs, lvO2. GUESS VINO
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14

or to walk down the street with her small
hand Struggled against his big arm, as Eliza,
the miliner's apprentice, did with the butch
ers boy. .---
How you do take on, Prudence!'' she pro-
marry, me: I'm comfortably fixed Ne an
81 is good friends, and he likes to come here
of evenins. I amt expectin'-'' The words
choked in her throat. II .....,..... -
A wave of pity swept over Mrs Howell.
She was sorry she had laid bare the wound
but, happy matron herself, she chafed at
her sisters loneliness,
= ''Well, it's Valentines day, Abigail Jane,
an, perhaps he'll send you somethin' by mail.
Maybe he can't put his feelin's into words
as easy as my Henry could Would you mind
lool1in' in my box while you're at the post
office?'' - -' 80 '.f'1=
Ten minutes later Miss Abigail Jane with
her .grandmother's china silk shawl folded
over her shoulders, walked down the quiet
street. to the postoffice. 1t was her daily
custom, whether she expected mail or not.
On Friday there would be the county paper
in her box and on the I'd and 10th Of each
month The Advocate and Female Guardian.
envelop in. the box, and her heart beat wildly
as she approached the postmaster's window
t. Here you are" he exclaimed cheerily-
1.-TWO letters for Ma. Howell and one for
you. Must be Yalentine.'' And he grinned
broadly at the joke which had done service
with every applicant at the window that
morning -
A valentine! The word found an echo in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14
chit on SOAP.

tt is feared in the Office that this column is
too '.easy,'.r a man with a wooden leg nav
ing recently soldSit two cakes OF &c soap
for "a quarter This man said he had been
run oversb y freight train and was inca
FACILITATED for work. hence his soap was eX-
cellent in quality and relna rkable3 as to price
The argument. WENT. / He claimed to make the
soap himself, bit ie neglected to shave OFF
the Paris trade mark stamped on the soap
at Cincinnati, Ohio. This column is too
"easy." .-.. II,
Hardly Ave minutes after the above occur
renee clerical-Iookng gentleman appeared
with petition which he wanted signed, CALI
ing on the general government to save the
lobster. Signers were to contribute from Zoe
up to the Lobster! club to enable@that organ
iization to print and circulate its literature.
He was politely but firmly thrown down:
Then the insurance man and the edition de
lux man appeared, the latter With George Il.
Henty's works on Japan paper in. thirty vol
unles at $40 volume, to be paid in monthly
installments you would not feel it.; and
the lady who sells sleeve protectors, and the
little girl whose father was killed in the
railroad wreck in 1860, and the woman with
benefit tickets to SELL and the man, who had
struggled in some linen handkerchefs and
was letting them go at a song, sandsthe church
entertainment party-all these came in their
regular order and barred their necks to the
blade. Possibly that soap deal was a saving
investment after ALL. z "A. j. Russell.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14

Copyright, 1902, by the s.. s. Mcclure Com
pany.
IF man come to see me Wednesday an
Saturday evenin's for sixteen years an
theny-r1 Prudence Howells head bobbed Wig
orously, setting every individual curl in mo-
ton. ':HNell,s I'd just likeyto see one Of 'em
Isl amt meanin' no harm put in4Abi-
gail Jane gently. He's just sorter slow;
that's ALL, "a
''Sorter Slow retorted Mrs. Howell well,
he's kept soff every other man for the best
part OF your life an it's his bounden duty
to d1arry4you. He loves YOU, an you: love
him. = 9 51573>
A faint pink tint crept into Abigail Jane
face at her sisters plain speaking. When
Silas Hopkins had first courted her, charm
ing girl of IS, his boysh compliments had
brought al warm glow to her face, but the
blood courses more slowly at a.
81 had always meant to marry her, but
somehow he had never told her SO. He was
complacent, prosaic fellow. First he had
lost his father and had been forced to look
after the big farm and Whe family. Then
| there had been his brother John to send
through college, and Louise's wedding dowry
| and fixings to arrange for, and his mother
| to send to the hospital in the distant~city for
an operation. After awhile, when all these
duties were fulfilled, he would have time to
settle down and marry.
| He had never thought Of such a tragedy as
Abigail James wearying of long waiting. He
had always found her alone Wednesday and
Saturday nights, sympathetic in his difficult
ties, rejoicing In his small successes. Yes,
Abigail Jane was the very woman for him to
marry-some day, when he had time.
And of course Abigail Jane must under
stand all this; she was such sensible little
woman. 1t never dawned upon him that she
would like to hear such words from his lips