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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

szoSv the Cumming %':t7naI Leads Hi>
Is;g&0css Aatray.

EEoyv the Crsn et9.sg %saf7naI Leads HIS
gsig&uess AEtray.
Tie po&s..l Will usruiiy 90 home b!
& tree uIuna read. Through the open
country OH lie boundaries of his range
he trot5 aion.- E-i,lout minding lis
steps The Go1s may have ali the fun
here with hls Trail tLHt they can. Ec
intends on,y that they shall not find his
home tree nor even the vicinity of it.
So as he enters his own neighborhool
swamp his movements change The
dogs may be hard after him or not. If
they are not close behind he knows by
long experience that they may be eX-
pected and never so far forgets his pre-
cious skin as TO go straight TO his nest
tree.
Instead he trots along a boundary
fence or in the stream. leaping the
crossing logs and coming out likely on
the bank opposite his home tree. Far
Their down he jumps the stream, runs
hard toward big gum and from
dozen feet away takes a flying leap,
catching the rough trunk up just out
of the reach of the keen nosed dogs.
He goes on up a little and leaps again,
touching the ground ten feet out, thus
leaving a blank of twenty or more feet
in his trail.
The stream or fence has puzzled the
dogs, but now at the tree they begin
to worry. They circle and finally pick
up the scent beyond the first gap only
to run instantly into greater blank,
one that the widest circling does not
cross, for the possum has taken to an
other tree, out on the limbs of this to
still another and on like squirrel from
tree to tree for perhaps a hundred
yards, on, it may be, to his own high
hOllow.-National Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
His First and Last.

An amusing story is told of Masse-
nets solitary experience with a gun.
It was when he was Prix de Rome
musical student at the Villa Medicis,
which has given to the world so many
composers. He bought a brand new
gun and beautiful dog, which ran
between it's new masters legs at the
first shot and nearly precipitated a
disaster. Somehow Massenet was al
ways late with things that either flew
or ran; but. noticing a pike basking
near the edge of pool, he fired at the
fish and killed it, afterward returning
to Rome with it on the end OF his gun.
as the local custom is. This was Mas
senets first shooting party; it was also
his last.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
Cherries I'm Switzerland.

In medieval times there was no pr-
vate ownership in cherry trees in
Switzerland. They belonged to the
community, and there were special reg
ulations as to their picking. At Alt
staten, in the canton of Zurich. this
custom was still in vogue early in the
last century. At some places a special
bell was rung to indicate that the cher
ries w ire ripe. Then it was first come
first served.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

THE Republican National Con-
vention has been set to be called
at Chicago, June 21st. There is
a strong probability that the rep
ublican central committee will
call the Wisconsin state conven-
tion so that the delegats TO the
national and state convention
may be elected at the same time
and that a republican state ticket
will be nominated thus early in
the year. The plan seems to
have favor in certain quarters,
and no less an authority that
Frank Tucker, secretary of the
committee, has indicated that
such q course will be pursued.
Incase the policy is carried out
perhaps there will be a great
cutting down in conventions next
year, as it is just as well to COM
bine some of the other nomina-
tions as to bunch the national and
state affairs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
Catarrh Cannot be Cured.

With local applications, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease. and in order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years.
and is regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best tonlcs known,
combined with the best blood purifi
ers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in cur
ing Catarrh. Send fer testimonials
free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, O..
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
Special Holiday Rates.

On Dec. Oath, and 25th, 1903 and
Jan. LIST. 1904, the Omaha will sell
tickets to all points on it's line and
the c. and N. within two hundred
miles at one and one third fare for
the round trip. Good returning un-
til January 4th, 1904.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
Auxioua HOmeufa

Some of the most anxious houvs Of
\ mothers life are those when the
little ones of the household have
Group. There is no other medicine
so effective in this terrible malady as
"oley's Honey and Tar. 1t is a
,ehold favorite for throat and
lung t-oubies, and as it con tains no
opiates or other poisions, it can be
safely given. Sold by Frost & Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Hall S Family Pills are the best.
Eber e, Rexford, Literary Contribut, to
The Ladies Home Journal
Recommends KodOI

From Shiocton, Wis, writes:
"Some years FAM iliarity with Xodo
Dyspepsia Cure has strengthened
my faith in its value and effective
ness. Before / began It's use I had
chronic indigestion, like many per
sons of sedentary ha bits, and dread
ed social functions of which eating
was feature, but the use OF two
bottles so strengthened my digestive
system that felt like new man; it
disposed of all my speptic troubles
effectually. [ have since taken
pleasure in recommending It's use to
others, invariably proving beneficial,
consider it an invaluable medicine.
Sold by Fox Bros.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
A Sad Experience.

did you have pleasant voyage?''
"No," sighed the beautiful American
heiress. 'It was one Of the saddest eX
periences of my life. There were two
counts and a duke aboard. but the
weather was SO rough that they never
came out of their rooms "-Chicago
Record Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
Wee Bit Deaf.

Mrs Newliwed-I made a big batch
of these biscuit today
Mr. Newiwed-You did indeed, dear.
Mrs. Newliwed- do you know
how big a batch | made?
Mr.. Newliwed-Oh. | thought You
said '.botch. "-Phladelphi Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

MERRY, merry Christmas, the
season of the year for all good
cheer is coming. Prepare to
make it a jovial, jolly time. and TO
celebrate the day with the signi-
ficance which it really means.
Christmas is the one glorious
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
Not There.

"Yes,' said the star boarder. 1--WE
got an attack of dyspepsia
"I'm sure you didn't get it here"
snapped Mrs. Stintem promptly.
"Certainfy not. The doctor said
got it from eating something
change.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

DOwIE is again in possession
of Zion City, and the receivers
who had charge of his property
TO- short time have been dis
charged. Now Dowie proposes
to build wall about his sacred
city" in order to keep out the
'fesh pots" who form a part of
the ordinary world. Dowie re,
lieved himself of his prosecutors
in remarkably short space of
time, and undo ubtedly believes
stronger than everin the old say
ing that ''you can't keep a good
man down."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
A CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

The TIMES is going to get out
larger paper than usual next
week, on account of the holidays,
and will publish from twelve to
sixteen pages of special matter.
One of the features that will re-
ceive special attention in the
number will be articles by
prominent citizens upon the sub
jects of incorporation of the
Town." and "What will Best Ad-
vance the Interests OF Wash
burn" In addition to this there
will be several pages of Christ
mas stories, and especially in
teresting matter. Watch for the
next issue of The TIMES.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
House For Rent

Ny house for rent, Twelve dollars
per month. A desirable place.
P. J. BEsTLER.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

BIG taxpayers over in Ashland
seem to rival one another in the
matter Of paying taxes, and at
the very outset of the time for
collections to commence some of
the heaviest of them pay. Over
twenty thousand dollars has
been paid into the city treasury
within week. Why not a little
rival among the heavy taxpayers
on this sideot the pond?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

JUDGE EMIL BAENSCH made his
formal announcement of his can
didacy for the republican nomi-
nation for governor last Satur-
day. The document is very sen
sible one, and just such as would
be expected from so sound a man
as Mr.. Baensch. He declares
that he stands for no fac
ton or set of men, that he believes
in primary elections, and would
secure them in a practical man.
ner. a railroad rate com mission
to be elected by the people, and
the nomination of United States
senators by direct vote of the
people. Judge Baensch is free
and open with the people, and
says that he believes the people
have right to know where their
candidates stand, and his state
ment is nothing more than his
platform. Judge Baensch's free
dom from the factiona!ism in the
state, his we'll known ability and
familiarity with state affairs, land
the unquestioned honor and inte-
gritty of the man make him a can
dictate for Governor that no man
need be ashamed of. He has fire.
quently BEEN entionedas acandi-
date in the past, and the contin-
ued and repeated assurance com.
ing to him Of support from all
classes of republicans has finally
induced him to seek the nomi.
nation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

day Of all the year, and none
should forget to do honor and
reverence on the day of the
Savior's birth. Remember your
friends on Christmas, and make
the day what it should be-the
greatest day of all the year.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27
He Was Mr.. DOckey.
Chicago Inter-Ocean.

Chicago Inter-Ocean.
At midnight recently a police
man found a man lying On the
grass under a tree in park, and
he aroused him.
Come mister, no one can sleep
here"
But have good excuse" re-
piled the man.
"What is it?'
''See that house over there !?
Well, please do me the favor to go
and ring the bell and ask if Will
liam Dockey is at home"
The officer went to the house,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27

than he uses their system, and yet
that the Bell is going to require
him to put in metallic circuit and
make other improvements which he
and the other owners do not feel
able to make, or if this is not done
the Bell has given notice that it
will not connect with his line.
Newberry and Saluda do not
want this line discontinued, and
the citizens Of both counties ear
nestly hope and request that the
Bell company will propose some
arrangement by which the line may
be continued.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27

yard were seen from two to twenty
bales of cotton. These people live
at home, and farmers who live at
home are independent and happy.
The drive from MIR. Coleman to
Saluda Court House was made in an
hour and half. Saluda Court
House is growing and will soon
be town of good proportions.
New stores are going up,
the town has a modern cotton oil
mill and roller mill, and a bank has
been but recently organized andis in
it's own home. The to wn suffers for
lack of railroad facilities. The nearest
railroad station is Wards, distant
about twelve miles. Saluda needs
a railroad from Augusta, via Edge
field, and on to Newberry. This
is her most pressing need and the
sooner her citizens realize this and
60 to work all together to get this
road, the better it will be for Saluda.
About All hour was spent in Sa-
luda and the drive back to New
berry ,as made in the afternoon.
1t is a fact worthy of note that
nearly every vehicle passed along
the road was either going to
Newberry or coming from New
berry. Saluda people for the most
part bring their cotton to Ncwberry
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27

ascended the steps, and rang the
bell. A head was thrust OUT Of the
open window and a female voice
demanded:
"Now, who is there?"
MADAM replied the officer, lis
VIM. Dockey at homer"
mo, sir, and I don't expect him
until daylight" snapped the
woman, and at the same moment a
bowlful of water descended on the
othcer's head and half-drowned
him.
"Well,' said the man on the
grass as the dripping officer care
up you see how it is, don't YOU.
I'm Dockey. That's Mrs Dockey."
Il think I see," remarked the
officer. "You can remain where
you are"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27
Better Than Pills.

The question has been asked-In what
way are Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets superior to the ordinary
ccathartic and liver pills? Our answer
ls--They are easier and more pleasant
to take and their effect is so gentle and
SO agreeable that one hardly realizes
that it is produced by a medicine.
Then they not only move the bowels
but improve the appetite and aid the
dlgestlo,n. For sale at 25 cents per
bottle by w. E. Pelham & Son, New
berry, 5. G., and Prosperity Drug Co.,
Prosperity, S. C. '
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27

and do their trading here. In or
der to hold this big trade, New
berry must look after her part Of
the road to Saluda.
Numbers Of wagons passed con-
tanned new furniture and shingles
and other things of this character,
going to show that the country is
prospecting and that the people are
improving their homes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27
THE TELEPHONE SITUATION.

There is no more important local
telephone line leading out from
Newberry than that to Mr.. M. A.
Coleman's, and on to Salnda and
to Chappells. The central is at
Mr.. Coleman's, and there is no
more accommodating central on all
the lines passing through New
berry. The line to Saluda is the
only connection between Newberry
and Saluda, there being no railroad
or telegraph line, the mail having
to go via Chappells. The repre-
sentative of this paper was informed
by Mr.. Coleman that this telephone
line will probably be discontinued
on the first Of November. The
line is owned by himself and other
private individuals and connects
with the Bell system at Newberry.
He says the Bell uses his line more
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27
Dress Goods. .

Our line Of Dress Goods, Silks
and Trimmings comprises all of
the new and fashionable materials
and Weaves for this fall.
25 pcs. 38 in. Zibil;n ss in Black
and all Colors worth 75e, our
price 48c.
20 pcs all wool Grenade Sack
ings worth 75c, our price 400.
rs pcs. SO in. all wool Suitings
worth 40c and 500, our price 25o.
20 pcs. 38 in. Fancy Mixtures
worth 75c, our price 49c.
Il pcs. 10 in. Wool Cheviots
worth 75c, our price 4Sc.
25 pcs. 81 in. Broadcloths, black
and all colors worth $1.25, our
price 08c.
50 pcs. Colored Henriettas,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27
A TRIP TO SALUDA.
A PROSPEROUS Section Of South Carolina
Along the Way-The Telephone
Situation.

on a drive from Ncwberry to Saluda
and return Oh Friday Of last week.
It is desired here to make a few
comments upon the prosperity which
was in evidence along the route and
on some other matters of general
interest. to the people of the two
counties.
Newberry was left at 6. 80 o'clock
on Friday morning. The route
taken lay via the steel bridge. The
road from Newberry to the steel
bridge is in fairly good condition,
as it usually is at this season of the
year. This road was recently |
worked from Newberry to Bush
river with the good roads machinery
and several very bad places were
patched up. At present, as stated,
the road is in fairly good condition,
but as soon as the bad weather and |
hard rains Of winter come there is
nothing to prevent it from becom-
ing in the same terrible condition
In which it was during dast winter.
The road needs to be graded and
macadamized in places, Parts of
the road, as is the case with every
other road in the county, could be
put in excellent condition by mixing
clay with the sandy part and sand
with the clay. Gravel for ma
cadamizing abounds along the
road, the sand and clay are there
waiting to be mixed, the county
has the most modern machinery for
grading and doing the other work,
and the whole road could be put in
the best condition at not very great
cost.
The small bridges across bitches
and small streams are in bad condi-
ton, and it is simply All accident
when horse manages to cross one
Of these bridges without breaking
leg. There is hardly small bridge
between Newberry and Saluda
court house which has not broken
plank or bad hole. These places
could be fixed at small cost and
this work should be done at once.
Every one cf these holes in bridges
could be repaired at less cost
probably than would result from
one lawsuit against the county
on account of an accident to stock
Que other matter in regard to the
road: The whold road should be
widcned. There are few points in
the whole twenty four miles where
two buggies can pass without great
Inconvenience. On highway as
frequently used as this road, this
amounts to great loss of time and
serious Inconvenience.
This road is one Of the most im-
portant and one Of the most fire.
quently used roads in the two
counties. 1t is the direct route
from Newberry to Saluda, and is of
great deal more Importance to
Newberry than to Saluda OH ac-
count Of the fact that most Of New
berry's Saluda trade comes this
way, and when the road is in bad
condition, as it must be during the
coming winter if it is not worked
at once, Newberry suffers accord
ingly.
Mr.. M. A. Colclnan's home, in
Saluda county, twelve miles from
Newbcrry, was reached at 8 O clock,
and Mrs. Coleman's generous hos
pitality was enjoyed. Mr.. Cole
man has several of the best planta-
tons III this section of the country.
His residence is a modern home,
his CrODS are fine. and he lives the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27
UNDERWEAR,

$1,000 worth of Underwear for
Ladies, Men and Children just re-
ceived. All of the best kinds and
and the lowest prices.
SO doz. Ladies' Underyests.
winter weight, worth Zoe and Csc,
our price 12}c.
50 doz. Ladies' Vests, heavy,
worth 4Oc and SOC, our price 25c.
100 doz. Mems Heavy Uutler
shirts and Drawers worth SOC and
oOc' our price 37ac.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27
S. 80 > e e S, S .

We have Shoes for everybody.
Our Shoes cannot be exoelled by
auy firm III the city. Ideal Shoes
for Ladies'. Ideal Shoes for Mon.
Ideal Shoes for Boys and Girls.
$50 prs Ladies' Shoes for 81 90,
not q pair in the lot worth less
than H125.
600 prs Ladies' Dress Shoes,
lace or button worth S1.75, our
price $l.25.
SIS prs. Ladies' Dress Shoes,
lace or button worth $500, our
prica $1.5O.
500 prs. Ladies' Fine Shoes,
lace or button worth $2.75, our
price $500.
$50 prs. Ladies' Fine Shoes in
patent or kid feathers, hand turned
and weIts, beautiful styles worth
SO Is, our price $3.50.
600 prs. Meu's Shoes, lace or
congress worth so, our price 81.
$50 prs, Meu's Shoes, lace or
congress worth $1.75, our price
$l.25.
$50 prs. Mems Shoes, lace or
congress worth 50, our price 81. 80.
800 prs. Mons Dress Shoes, lace
or congress worth 81 so and So. 90,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-27

where your dollars will do double
work.
100 Suits for Men worth $3.50,
our price 81 .98.
100 Suits for Men worth $1,000,
our price $3.50.
125 Sults for Men worth $13.5O
our price $1,000.
100 Suits for Men worth $16.50
and $500, our price $12.O0.
200 Overcoats at $500, $500,
$3.50 and $1,000 that sell at other
stores for double the price.
A full limo of Boys Knee Pants
Suits for 81 90, $1.25, $3.50, $500,
$3.50, $500 and $500. Walk the
town over and you can't match
them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-17

en- prescription at afore said shall keep
a record thereof. %hosinE tNc dates
quantity. aut the zuse on whtch ard ~
nhom the same was SOLD. Whjca record
| 1t all time shall De orTa to the 4nsgcc
ton ~ ~ Solicitor % The district as
20 the Mayer ~ tae csty or tc@~ t1 Bach
said business located Aa3 AL dsaE
E5sis failing 3, keep suca rroTi or 70
,1hib.t the s1uc when rrqG.f ~ @N
! osGeeTs sraU he rutlty - a aror
SEE IT,. That il shall t~ rrt ISL tov
| any person 10 ell vfuc or tr-u man
| utaeturc3 crem fruit - rrares sre ty
himself Il quantities hess th.n enc sal
Ion. kud 81, SHALL ~ u~nla~tul - 1ruk
| any such wine or brandy So se,4 u}cu
thc tennis, where sola Arl anv peers
SONS violating this section. r.th.- hy eil
inC the same iu quantities lese tsaa ooe
! sallcu. or by crinksnr me same or any
part thereof. ufon thc PROMISES where
sold hall be guilty q . m~tsteu9eauor
Sc II. That before any person shaii
"a permitted 70 manufacture Hny wine
or brandy FROM grapes or frutt NOT ra.ed
I1y himself. he shall procure a license
ron the commissioners q. the county IS
pAich 10 proposes 10 mauufaet1re the
same. in manner provided ny ,uW an3 uo
Wine or brandy manufactured RN any
such person. firm or corporation shall ~
sold ii quantities or less than one eal-
Ion. nor shall the same or any part there
~ be drank upon the premises where
sold. Any person or persons violating
the provisions or this section shall ~
guilty OF a misdemeauor.
Sec. II That this act shall bo "a
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-02-17
From II of the Most Successful Planters
in North Carolina:

smihHsl y G ranav lNh. t.
TIE HOME FERTILIZER CHEMICAL WORKS.
BALTIMORE. MD.
GENTLEMEN
This Is to certify that / ave used "ccrcorc" Tor a number 81 years. and
have sol. it tr the past three years and l. myself ind It to lo ~nl 70. n not
better in many respects than Nitrate Soda My best customers arc ANXIOUS to
use it again ti syear. On \ own crops I used Il OF wheat oats ma cotton and
for every dollar l invested in "Corcale" | an aro it paid me $50 prefer
occcante" as a top-drcssng to Nitrate Soda even Il tho goods We're the sam
price.
r"rH. tf. Yours truly.
w S~TrDJENSnN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

near the hardware section. we come to the bell bazaar This is section which sells church bells of all kinds. from a farm dinner bell to some almost as big as haystack The bells shine like sii- yer. They are made of bronze and white metal, the larger ones costing thousands of dollars. There are more than a dozen great stores of this kind. the merchants Sf which are here to do business with the representatives of churches and chapels all over the Empire. The Russians are very reliigous and they spend much money on bells Every church has sev-. eral and the country all told has more to its population than any other country of the world. During recent visit to this bazaar I saw a group of long-haired. iong-gowned priests making a purchase. They were testing the bells. and as the men struck them the sound went forth like that of cannon. I asked the mer- chant his prices and found that the bells were sold by the pound, whereupon bought ten pounds or so to ring for din- ner on farm I have in the country at q cost of g.
 A Dinner at Mini.
 Speaking of dinner, I take mine here