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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

Fate. seems against tlse city IN lis
attempt 10 secure a site for the pfo-
posed Carnegie library. nssappeiat-
msnt aud delay have been met Win
al every sEez. and now X haA leaked
nut that there - anotsrer annoy tins
hitch in the newotiations for the pur-
chase af the Aeacham hApok, ~ the
corner Of Fourth avenue and Maai-
SON street. upon which the city coun-
eli mas vstest 70 erect the new ifpfaf =.
At the eleventh hour it has dcNet-
an...l fhat the owners OF the site. fer
which the council voted TO pay sieo. :
ooo. are unable IA give q perfect title
m conSeuuSnce 81 errors made in the
rrccrur Of the county auditor . office
nearly a generation aGos. sni that
pending ths removal OF the ciosM the
eorpcFNffon esansnis oktsce. whssh
rr,,eg pass upan the title. - hekflng
back an cpfnioa on the abstract sab
mltfed bS the owners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
WHEN IT COMES
TO MAKING MONEY

.'wsshinston IL good country for
a Filipino 20 make living In" said
Joe Minor. = Filipino who speaks
good English. yesterday.
-Of course there u no place like
home. hut when IL comes 10 making
money, the Philippines are not near
50 good a place as this country. This
climate Is too cold TO suit us. but
suppose in time We will set used
TO a." Minor Is a native Of Manila
who has lived on this coast seven
months. HE was In the city yesses-
day buying clothes and In other
ways getting rid % hls money.
He II one OF % F1Iipinos. mostly
sailors. who live by themselves At
F<prt Blakeiey. and work In the mill.
They receive white mems wnres-t7o
per month. beard and a cabin 10
seep IN. There are about 800 faps
VINO work over there at much small
er wages. They receive ti.1o per day
and board themselves. The n ~
FSilpinos came to Port Biakeiey lbs
than two years ago. They were the
members Of a theatrical company
that went broke IN Seattle A dozen
or more OF them were forced 20 seek
work in the mill. and sent back 70
the islands such glowing accounts Of
the ease with which money u made
here that more Of their ccuntrymen
FOR EMERGENCY POLICE
l Lately there has been n rumor
that there would be q call Cor emery
ency officers. on account OF the strike
on the waterfront Chief sullivan
said this morning that he had not
decided TO suggest call TO the
mayor as yet. but that there were
troubles on the waterfront that
needed the attention Of the police.
fThere has been several cases where
1.-THE working men ffourished revolv-
ers. and there In fear that there
VIII be scrIoux Consequence. II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

On the other hand many old resi-
dents cislzu there never WIS an alley
through the block They SAY the
block Was originally intended to be
used as public property. either for q
park CT the site Of SOME public build
ing. At anT rate. the alley was
never used and from the infancy OF
the city the partition fences In the
block were built m the center Of the
affey strip
Eight Or ten years ago kellogg
morfgaxcd hiz property and finally
iose il by a foreclosure OF the mort
gage. II WAS purchased under exc
cufion sale By p ". Lewis Sowhere
IN th~ mortgage or I'm the deed given
Lawis Was II me- nfsonet that the lots
W<re any different In sixs from the
oxhers In the Borcn plat Of the orig
ina1 townslfe az Seattle
if6rAFy site. the managers OF the
Yesi<r estate. which had a Judgment
against Kefiogx. woke up 70 the fact
that there might be a bit o< land In
the tract which rixhffully belonged
10 Kslsokx. They sccnrdinrfy had
an execution issued and levied upon
the e4xrt-fcrt strip
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

there Il need. Tor more police on the
frant. the mayor VIII be the man
who viii ISSUE the call. which VIII
only be needed until the following
meeting OF the city council when
that body can act
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
MERlCANS SPOIL
ALL HER GLORY

n. NJ. s. shearwatcr has raced all
the ships of the british navy in Ia
cine waters and beat them. but II
remained fur an American crew 20
spot her glory. Recent arrivals
frnm nntsh llnrhnr state ihat ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
MILLINERY

The fall opening of the Millinery coming in con.
junction with the opening of the department in its new
home ON the second floor has conferred the interest Of
Seattle women here today and tomorrow-the two
show avs of the French and New York Pattern Hats
the best assorted gathering of Pattern Hats shown
west Of Chicago make double attraction and the
crowds of today will be repeated tomorrow Not The
least 10 be considered in this autumn showing Of NIL
inery conceiss are the beautiful hats that have come
from our own workrooms to join the great beauty
show ALI in all there will be bat one verdict when
the women of Seattle have all passed judgment the
Bon narche Millinery for the fall Of 1902, and ,hs
will be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

international boat rnee took place at
that port August 30 between gigs OF
tho British revenue cutter Hhearwat
~ aud the United states cutter
Manning. The nigH Werc manned BY
Ave oeramen and eoxawnin. and in
u course OF three miles the American
boat won by two minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
WEATHER FORECAST

Seattle and vieinity-ToniEht fair
and cooler. Thursday. occasional
fair. with fresh 20 brisk southeast
winds
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

The Superior court IN a suit grow
Ing out OF the matter held. practical
". that there was such an eight
foot "trip; that KELLOGG owned II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
spee1el IN Rope Portieres

Large sire Rope Portieres. in mixed
eolors-pretty effect In festoons:
value $500 pair. at. pair.... $500
Smaller sise Portieres. same as
above: value ss.75 pair. at. $40
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
1.-THE Best We've
Seen Anywhere"
Eight to Eleven

Very special pricing will be found if you carefully read
this to II o'clock list:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
FINDS CLOUD ON TITLE
TO new LIBRARY Site

c,rv zeal DEPARTMENT WiTatroLps APPROVAL PuR-
csAst PENDING STRENGTHENING TANGLED REC
osos--pgFEcT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOOT STRIP HAS
NO OWNER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

ReIeher, nros.. pianos. 10 Union.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

punIap. real estate, 81 unlon eloot.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
DAVIS, ROPER 6 CO.'S
Motto for 1902-Sell Very Little on
Credit and all We can for Cash.

For the past two years our cash trade
has been constantly on the increase,
and requires all of our attention and
the services OF all cur statesmen. Real
izing that in many instances a cash Gus.
toner would not get waited on PROMPT
lY, we have decided to do only a limited
amount of charging, on short time. In
doing this we wish to state that we APP
preciate very much the customers that
we have sold on credit. but for reasons
given above we can only do q limited
amount of business On time this year
We invite all OF our friends and custom.
ers to continue to call and see us as VIC
shall always have the best of goods al
the lowest possible price. We dom
handle shoddy goods, but sell the COCO
article as low as the shoddy ia sold, ant
In many instances much CHEAPER.
You know our reputation for never
incorporating an article-always sci
the best-always as cheap as the cheap
est-never undersold. Come and Sc,
US.
LAWS, ROPER e. co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Death of Mr.. j. X. McCuen.

Mr.. Jas. K. McCuen, a good citizen
and prosperous farmer Of Princeton,
died at IL o'clock on Thursday, 9th
inst, from paralysis. He was in his
60th year, having been born July 5.
1872, within half a mile of his late
home. AT the outbreak OF the war be-
tween the States, he volunteered and
served throughout the four years, and
his gallantry and devotion to duty is
readily recalled by his comrades. Soon
after returning from the war he mar
ried Miss Mary r. Bagwell, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Bagwell, of
G~eenville County. There are six sur
viying children of this union, the wife
and mother having died twenty-fou III
years ago. MIR. McCuen was a Mason,
being a member of Princeton Lodge,
No. 129, A. F. nj. He was q member of
Princeton Baptist Chuch, where the
funeral services were conducted on Fri
day by the pastor, Rev. j.. o. Martin,
assisted by Rev. r. w. Burta, of Honea
Path. Mrs. w. l.. Taylor, of this city,
is one Of the surviving children.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Last Lyceum Lecture.

The last lecture in the course of the
Laurens Lyoeum will be given at the
Opera House next Tuesday night, Mar.
18Th. This attraction will be a very
fine one, a fitting finale to a season OF
splendid entertainments. The subject
of this lecture is Ground the World in
a Man % War;" by Robert Harper, OF
London, England, Fellow of the Royal
Geographical Society. Prof. Game
we'll, OF Wofford College, in a letter to
Dr. W.. a.. Washington, says: "The
Laurens Lyceum, in securing this at
traction, will give to the people of
Laurens the opportunity of hearing a
fine lecturer and of seeing the very
best spectacular exhibition now before
the public. Every man, woman and
child In Laurens should see "Round
the World in q Man o war" No one
eau afford to miss this attraction.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Laurens Bows,

The annual Inter-Society Ocatorical
and debaters contest between the Clari.
osophic and Ephradian Societies of the
South Carolina College was held last
Friday night. Mr.. j. e. Stoddard was
the Clariosophic orator. His subject
was the "Power of Wisdom. He
made a fine impression but the decision
went to the E%uphradian orator. In the
debate Laurens was represented by
MIR. Robert Paisley and his side was
victorious. The question that was dis
cussed was whether or not the consti-
tuition followed the flag. The Colum,
bia papers state that this was one OF
the best contests of years.
AT Furman University Laurence oun-
ty again carried off the honors. In an
o%ratorial contest between the two lite.
rary societies, the medal and decision
was won by MIR. G. w. Cunningham, o.
Maddens, S. O.
Laurens boys at the various colleges
OF the State seem to be carrying off
most of the henors. This speaks well
for our young men.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
The Union Meeting

OF the Second and Third Sections of
the Laurens Baptist Association will
meet with Poplar Springs Baptist
Church on Friday before the Fifth Sun
day in March, 1902. All the churches
In the Union will please send delegates.
PROGRAMME:
FRIDAY, 10 A. NJ.
1. Devotional exercises, led by Rev.
Q: Introductory Sermon, by Rev. j..
o. Martin.
3. Observation-Disclosures.
Afternoon subjects for discussion
i. The secret of a happy Christian
life-T. 3. Langston, Rev. j. ID. Pitts,
A. II. Martin.
Q, ul-winning. a. An important
Christian duty. b. The prerequisites
T. B. Brown, Rev. Il. G. Jacks, G. B.
Bobo.
SATURDAY.
10 to 1890 a. M. Prayer and praise
service. led by Rev. Il. G. Jacks.
3. Baptist Principles and their value
to the world-Bro. Lewis Martin, Rev.
M. Q. Compton, John NJ. Hudgens.
A.. Has Furman University any claim
upon the Baptist of South Carolina? II
SO, what are they?-Rev. j. D. Pitts,
Prof. w. E. Washington, Prof. B. Y.
Culbertson.
Reconsideration.
8. The scripture teachings on giving
Rev. MI. Rem, @. III. Roper, Dunk
Boyd.
@. A Revival, it's need and source
Capt. John Moore, Rev. j. O. Martin
ii. H. Mahon.
SUNDAY.
10 a. m. Sunday..School mass meet
ing.
IL a. m. Missionary Sermon, Rev.
M. @, Compton.
B. j. WOODWARD,
Chairman.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
EDITOR LAuRENs ADVERTISER:

Enclosed you will find an Honor Rol1
for publication of Central School for
month ending March 9th, 1902.
Ninth Grade-Marie Martin, Toy
Drummond and Walter Fowler.
Sixth Grade-Lora Cox, Belle Mar.
tin, Kittie D.. Putnam, Flossie Lsnford,
Yates Cox, Spear Burdette, Edgar
Burdette and Paxie Jeans.
Fourth Grade-.Winnie Jeans, Janet
Martin, Josie Cox, lila Burdette,
Brooks Burdette. Columbus Burdette,
Dutch Grant, Willie Riddle and Guy
Jeans.
Second Grade-Dee Grow and Lottie
Lanford.
First Grade-Lola Grow and Frank
Drummond.
MAUDE L. DRUMMoND.
Teacher.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Alden Bspedict,s "Fabio Romapiu

Alden Bsnedicps "Fabio Romano
which will be presented at the City
Opera House, March 14th, is an adapta-
tion by Chas. w. Chase, of Marie Cor
relli's famous novel "rhe Vendetta"
and is pronounced everywhere to be
one of the best melodramas now on the
road. 1t has been played continuously for
the past 10 years, q longer CONTINUOUS
lie than has ever greeted any other
play In the history of the American
Stage. Its wonderful success Is the
best proof OF its uuq~uestionable merit
and for this season Mr.. Benedict prom
It's his patrons o stronger company
and better production than ever before.
Walter Lawrence who created the part
of Fabio and Mies~M Martha Beauford
will sustain the principal characters.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Lecture Robert HARPER.

The entertaining and instructive lee
ture OF Prof. Robert Harper can be
enjoyed by Old as well as Dung, and
that the children may have an idea of
great things in this world, the COM
mittee has agreed to let all school
children in for the small sum of 15 cts.
Every parent should be glad for their
children to hear this lecture and see
wonderful pictures.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Leon L.. Motto.

Mr.. Motto has been appointed by
Judge Townsend, Circuit Stenographer
to succeed Mr.. j. d. Campbell, deceased,
The Spartanburg Herald has this to
say of the newly appointed officer:
"Mr. Motto, the newly appointed
stenographer, is a resident of this
city having come here from Whining
ton, N. O., nearly a year ago. He is q
stenographer of efficiency, ability and
experience, having in the past served
as court stenographer in North Caro-.
lima. He is a young gentleman of ex-
cellent habits and very popular in this
city, which will continue to be his
home. His friends congratulate him
on his success in securing the posi-
tion."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Extra Term of Session Court.

The Governor has ordered an extrs
or special term of the Court OF Gene
raj Sessions for this county to be hello
the Second Monday in April, and last,
ing ten days IL necessary. This tern
was granted at the solicitation of So.
licitor L. S. Sease. 1t is certainly
needed.
The Governor has also ordered spe.
cial terms for Union and Newberrv,
The bar of Barnwell gets an extra
term OF the Common Pleas Court.
The gentlemen, learned in the law,
who are to preside at these courts
nave not as yet been appointed. This
Is done upon the recommendation OF
the Chief Justice.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12

Alden Benedict's "Fabio Romani"
which will be presented at the City
Opera House is a play with a strong
and stirring interest in it. Those
who have read the book ''The Ven
delta" will easily remember the pre-
text OF the story. A deceived hus-
band Is buried alive, but escapes from
the tomb, and returns in disguise to
tortue the unfaithful wife, killing her
at the moment he makes himself
known. The novel furnishes intense
scenes which are ably interpreted by q
being specially engaged for the char
acters assigned them. A special fea-
ture Of the performance will be the
Introduction by Miss Ollie Cooke of
her celebrated dances.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12

Alden Benedict's "Fabio Romani''
which will be presented at the City
Opera House, March 14th. Ia q fine Gre
alton aud pronounced by the press
whereverit has been presented, to be an
excellent DEMONSTRATION of Marie Co.
relll's famous novel 1.-THE Vendetta
The company secured by Mr.. Benedict
is one of the best organizations now
travelling and the scenery and spectac-
ular effects r equal to anything OF
the same nature ever before produced
In this city. A special feature will be
the introduction by Miss Ollie Cooke,
OF her %serpentine, Fire and Stereop-
tican dances.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
NOTICE OF
Final Settlement.

TAKE notice that on the 18th day of
March, 1902, / will render n final ac-
count OF my acts and doings as Adj
ADMINISTRATORS of the estate Of A.. o. Mar
tin, decd, in the Office of Judge of
Probate for Laurens County, at III
O'Clock, q. M, and or the same date
will apply for q final discharge from
my trust as administrator.
said estate will please present them on
or before that day, proven and anthem
ticated, Or be forever barred.
j. ID. MILLS,
Feb. 10, 1902--4t Administrator.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
The Only One.

The only fancy patent flour manufac-
tured South of the Ohio river that is
guaranteed pure by the Anti. Adulte-
ration League and bears its registered
trademark, thus affording the con
sumner absolute immunity from the
poisonous mineral that is being used
to adulterate flour, is "Clifton'5, made
at BransfOrd Mills, Owensboro, Ky.
Your grocer can get it, il you insist.
Our "White Fawn" (half patent) is
just as pure as "Clifton", though not
so white, and is forty cents a barrel
cheaper. For sale by M. III. Fowler
and II. N. B%arksdale,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
WOULD SMASH THE CLUE.

If members of the CLAY Fever AS
ISOLATION" would use DR., Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, the club
would go to pieces, for 1t always cures
this malady,-and Asthma, the kind
that battles the doctors-it wholly
drives from the system. Thousands of
once-hopeless sufferers from Consump-
tion, Pneumonia, Bronchitis owe their
Grip, saves little ones from Group and
Whooping Cough and is positively
guaranteed for all Throat and Lung
troubles. 50c., $1.00. Trial bottles free
at Laurens Drug Company.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Yonr Grocer Can Gat If,

Bransford's Clifton" patent HourNis
made of the best selected wheat growp
on Kentucky soil, and Is milled with as
much regard to the nutrItive value OF
the flour as it's color and rising quail
ties, to say nothing of the fact that
the Anti-Adulteration League guaran-
tees its purity. Ask your grocer for
"Clifton", he can and will get it, if you
insist on having 1T. Our "White Fawn''
(half patent) is just as pure; not 80
white, but cheaper. For sale by M. Fl.
Fowler and Il. N. Barksdale.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12

Rev. A. G. Wardlaw, pastor of West
Minister Presbyterian Church, Charles
ton, has signified his acceptance of a
call to become pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church of this town. Mr..
Wardlaw is an able minister and the
church here will do well to have such
q pastor. He will probably take
charge about April 1st.-State's COR
respondent, Union, S. @.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Have you seen the new Panama hatp
We have them.

Have you seen the new Panama hatp
We have them.
j. E, Minter & Bro.
We have just opened a beautiful lot
OF Percale and corded Madras, in most
desirable patterns. Price 8 cts to is
cts per yard.
The Hub.
Your Hall is not complete without a
hall rack. We have q pretty l.ne, call
In and see for yourself.
s.. M. e =. I'll. Wilkes.
Bryan's Commoner and The AID.
vERTIsER for $1.65.
Bucks Stoves and Ranges are sold
and guaranteed by
e. M. & E. a.. Wilkes.
Mothers! take your babies out in
baby carriage, 1T will help them. VIZ
have them at any price you wish.
s. M. q e. H. Wilkes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12

We are Offering some great bargains
In underwear. See the line at 35cts.
j. E. Minter & Bro,
THE ADVERTISER and the Weekly
Constitution for $1.75. See ad in this
issue.
All the newest designs in pompadours
and back combs. Price 10 cts to % cts,
See them,
The Hub.
Time to select a nice Lounge or
Couch. We have a very pretty line.
8. M. 81 u, H, Wilkes,
Subscribe for the Semi-Weekly State
and THE ADVERTISER, 1926.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Guanos and Acids.

am now handling Registers Guanos
and Acids, which are we'll known to the
public and have been tested and found
first class, and are warranted in every
respect.
Also, Ober's Guano, which has an es-
tablished reputation.
Parties wishing to purchase, can find
me at Palmetto Drug Company, where
I will be pleased to give them prices,
etc.
w. O. IRBY, sn.
Jan. 20, 1902-3m.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
CAN'T KEEP 1T SECRET.

The splendid work of DIR. Kings
New Life Pills is daily coming to light.
No such grand remedy for Liver and
Bowel troubles was ever known before.
Thousands bless them for curing Con.
stipation, Sick Headache, Biliousness,
Jaundice and Indigestion. Try them,
25c at Laurens Drug Co,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12

Special arrival OF Imported Plaques
20 per cent less than actual cost to i'm
port. Representing tho Capital, White
House, Treasury Department., Depart
ment OF Safe, Wal and Navy, The
Library of Congress of Washington,
ID. O. Also sceneries Of Niagara Falls.
s. NJ. & u. II. Wilkes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12

Humors of all kinds are prolific of
worse troubles. They may be entire
ly expelled by a thorough course of
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
Camp GarIington. u. @, v.

Camp darlington, u. c. ".
The members of Camp Darlington,
u. @. ", are requested to meet on Sat
urday, gid instant, at IL q. M.
A prompt attendance Is requested,
as business Of Importance IL to be
transacted.
4. B. CREWS,
Commandant.
b. w. LANEoRD, Adjutant.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
DAVIS, ROPER & CO..
Big lot Of children's suits at 50 cts
j. Il. Minter q Bro.
House to Rent.

Mrs. Is. w. Ball hes o six room cot
tage to rent on baurens street, very
near the public square. The house has
six rooms In 1t, has q we'll on the prem,
Uses and the rent is eight dollars. Any.
one desiring to rent fhe house phone
or apply In person to Mrs. BAH,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
For Sale.

THREE residences owned by DIR.
p. B. Conner on Chestnut street. The
frat, DIR. Connor's old home, the house
fitted up with electric lights and wa
terworks, lot containing II Acres.
Also, two cottages, just above, con-
tanning s rooms each, electric lights
and water. Lots contain onevhali
acre each. For terms apply to-.
DIR. =. b. CoNNoR,
Greenwood, S. q.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
WOMAN WORKS AS coBBLER.
Pegs shoes on the Bench with Her
Husband All Day and Plays the
Piano at Night


Grand Rapids, Mich, has a woman
eobbler, the only one in the state, If
not in the country. She is Mrs. Nellie
Harmer, states the Chicago Inter
Ocean.
In the big factories women are, to be
sure, employed to do certain parts Of
the work inmaking a pair of shoes by
machinery, but none Of them has to do
what Mrs. Harmer does. She has
worked on the bench beside her hus-
bnad for the past seven years and IS
proficient in every phase Of the cob
bler's art from stitching a rip in q
Iady's kid shoe to pegging a sole in a
cowboys boot. She learned the trade
from her husband.
Ten years ago they came from Can
ada and Mr.. Harmer opened a little
shop in Grand Rapids. Beings skilled
workman he soon had a brisk little
business established, but he could not
get competent help. IT was then that
his wife came to his aid and said that
she would learn the business.
In the rear Of their place Of business
their living apartments have been
fitted up. These include a piano, books
and pictures. Mrs. Harmer is pretty
and not yet 80. She is the mother Of
three children, two boys anda girl
She is said tO-be as good musician as
she is a cObbler.