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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
EARLIEST USE oE FORKS.
They Were Not Common in England Be-
fore the Year 1915.

They Were Not Common in England Be-
fore the Year 1915.
1t seems strange that the use of forks
began only with ~our-easily remembered
forefathers; that the Greeks and Ro-
mans did not know anything OF them.
and that in the Far Eastern countries
their use is still unknown. Up to the
fifteenth century they were known
only in Italy. Elizabeth had three
forks" ''garnished with gold sieight-
ly," and with "lyttle peries pendant"
but they were considered as curiosities
and never used. Indeed. in that era,
says the Cooking Club. it was consid-
cred bad form, and ministers contend
| eG that to use them was an Insult to
God. What were our fingers for? III
| Thomas Coryates' "Crudities," pub
lished originally III 1908. is tsis:
81 observed 4 custom IN all those
italian cities and towns through which
I passed that is not used in any other
country that | saw on my travels;
neither do / Think that any other ma
| ton in Christendom doth use it, but
| only in Italy. The Italian. and also
most strangers. do always at their
| meals use a little forkc when they cut
their meats. For while with their
knife, which they hold IN one hand.
they cut the meats out of the dish,
they fasten the forke. which they hold
In the other hand, upon the same dish;
| so whatsoever he be that, sitting i'll
| the company of others at meals. should
inadvisedly touch the dish Of meats
| with his fingers, from which all the
table do cut, he will give occasion of
transgressed the laws OF good manners.
in so much that for his error he shall
be at least browbeaten, il not repre-
hended in wordes. This form Of feed
ing, | understand, is generally used i'll
all places of Italy, their forkes being
in the most part of iron. steele and
some of silver; but these are used only
by gentlemen. The reason for this
curiosity is because. theItalian cannot
by any means endure to have Ills meat
touched with fingers. seeing That all
mems fingers are not alike cleaile.'
Not until the middle of the seven-
teenth century did Engiand'G nobility
begin the use Of the fork, but they
came into use slowly, and ven in the
early part of the eighteenth century
gentlemen who Travelled carried a knife
and fork, because the inns We're not
likely to have them. About 1916 forks
became quite common III England. and
in Europe soon became to be consid-
cred generally as a necessity.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Emperor Williams LibsrsI;tv

OF all the high persorages who try
TO make matters smooth and agreea-
BILE by tippings, perhaps the present
German Emperor is the most we'll
known among that circle CT subordir-
ates whose opinion is best worthy of
attention. The kaiser is a truly mag
nifcent giver Of presents. His bill for
lifts when he visits this or any other
realm must be. gigantic, so lavish and
free IS he in his efforts to give pleas
IRE to the servants of his host and
1ostess.-Pearson's Weekly.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Or. HALE POSTED orr BEANS.
eoston's Famous Preacher Discourses
-L,arnedly Of the Hubs Favorite.

Lcarnedly Of the Hubs Favorite.
DR.. Edward Everett Hale comes to
Washington once a year to deliver a
sermon In the church in which he
made his debut In the pulpit half a
century ago.. He spent part of his
time during his recent visit here with
friends eminent in the scientific and
literary world.
DIR. Hale" said ore of them, II
IAN give you a piece Of news In which
you, as a Bostonian should take much
interest. 1t is that the worlds de-
nand for beans has become greater
than the supply" II knew it would
some day" the celebrated divine re-
piled, "and this fact must be due to
The influence Boston exerts on the
world. We are the pioneer bean eat
ers. Perhaps you are not var that
he reason 1t has taken mankind so
many centuries to learn the worth of
beans as a food for human beings
Is that the nations have unconsciously
inherited an ancient prejudice against
them. The Egyptians cultivated this
legume extensively, but finally set
them apart as an offering to their,
deities. ~Pythagoras warned his dis
ciples against beans. Some historians
declare that he imbibed his doctrines
concerning beans from the Egyptians,
among whom he had been educated,
but Aristotle has another explanation.
He calls attention to the fact that in
their voting the Romans used black
and white beans as ballots, as the
Greeks used oyster shells, from which
we get 'o~stracize,' and that Pytha-
goras, In c%ounseling his followers
against this legume, was speaking
symbolically. merely meaning that
they should forswear politics. Tt has
taken centuries to overcome these an
Client preachments against beans. and
Boston. in setting the example which
has restored this wholesome food to
its proper place III mans diet, has
earned additional honors
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
ADMIRAL II L 93-= l497 .lea
ENDORSES ERUNA.
Pe-runa Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio: ~4a@ m nasss tees I
centIemen:--"I can cheerfuIy say that Mrs. SchIey has taken Pc
ru.na and believe with good effect .v--M. S. SOIL EY..xasblngmn D G.

A DMIRAL SCHLEY. one of the foremost notable heroes of the nineteenth
a century. Aname that starts terror in the heart of every spahiard. A man
of steady nerve, clear head. undaunted courage and prompt decision.
Approached by a friend recently, his opinion ws asked is to the efficacy Of
Peruna, the national catarrh remedy. Without the slightest hesitation be gave
this remedy his endorsement. 1t appeared on later conversation that Peruna
has been used lin his family, where it Is a favore remedy. 49, ~.
Such endorsements serve to indicate the wonderful hold that Peruna has
upon the minds oft the American people. 1t is out OF the question that SO great
and famous a man a Admiral Schley could have any other reason fol- giving
his endorsement to Peruna than his positive conviction that the remedy is all
that he says it is
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Women In South Africa.

Openings for: women in South Afrf
ca appear to be many and varied. A
woman writing on this subject says
the popularity Of this country is its
unfamiliar conditions of life. Lux
uries are more in demand than neces-
stiles. The range Of employment
open to women, is a wide one, vary
ing from domestic. service to beauty
doctor, but everything is much more
expensive in this newly opened land.
Living In the Transvaal is at least
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

100 per cent dearer than in London
Laundresses are scarce and the cam
ing in small favor among the wou1sBa
at the Cape, who fear social ostractsm
If they turn to the washtub, This
and the fact. that doiIies are being
sent out to- some of the houses need
ing decent furniture throws a curious
side light on this country. There are
chances for much money to be made
by clever women caterers at railway
stations. These are few and far be-
and the rentals euormous.a aHsI
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
A Poem FrorG the clolster.

She wrote dear child from London
To her sister at Saint Luke
1.-THE merry madcap. Alice,
To the novice at Saint Luke:
Il have Just come from the palace
With a duchess and a duke.
I'm your poor secluded e~ioister,
0 my gentle GeraIdinei
With its u of dreary penance,
And It's ever dull routine
What think you Of the honor
OF an audiences with the QueenS
"A countess went before me.
And a marchioness behind;
And all the royal chamber
With noblemen was lined;
And the prince beside his mother
looked upon me fair and kind.
For ! wore my snowy velvet.
And my set Of precious pearls,
And the crown OF whitest roses
Resting lightly on my curis-
Now. was / not, sweet sister.
The happiest Of girls?'
And Geraldine made answer
From her convent by the seal
God keep thee ever guileless
In thy gayety and glee.
But bear with me, beloved.
While / tell my joys to thee.
To-day. my little Alice,
], too. at court have been:
Have entered at a palace
And held onvers with q Queen.
A fairer and a dearer
Than any earthly queeni
with wreath Of whitest roses
They crowned thy kneeling nun,
And when the Queen embraced me
MY darling little oneD
Before tho court of angels
She espoused nae to her Eont
THE richest. rarest Jewels
He hath brought me from the sky:
He hath clasped me to His bosom
With a love that cannot die.
OH! tell me, happy Alice,
Art thou happier than II"
Eleanor G. Donnelly. in New Yor
Press.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

By neutrality-suspicious. az they cannot reachths
diseased portion OF the ear. Theref Is only ono
way to deafness, and that Is by consst-
t~utional 70 uedles. Deafnessls caused by al
fnflamed condition OF the mucous lining o.
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is in-
famed you have a rumbllng sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when 1t Is entirely closed
Deafness IS the result, aud unless The infam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, whichis nothing but an
iniamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness(causedby catarrh) tina. can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars frae. FL CHEyEY&Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family pills are the boat.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
The sllant Little PRAYER


MY little boy knelt at my knee last night
And said the prayer my mother taught
me long ago;
Then for awhile was silent. with his
head still bowed,
And when at last he rose to give the
kiss
For which I waited. and withdrew his
arms,
j asked him why he had kept kneelins
when
His Now / lay me down to Sleep was
done.
Grave-faced. he said I'm Sunday school
they asked
The children all. when they have said
their prayers.
TO whisper, asking God. up there. to
bless
The little ones in China and to put
The love of Jesus in their hearts, II
one
True. tender little prayer like that were
said
FOR mo each night. I'd ask no more. and
claim
The richest blessing God may send "a
mine.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
LET THIS COUPON BE YOUR MESSENGER OF DELNERANCE-
A,,o FROM KIDNEY, BLADDER, AND URINARY TROUBLES.

It's the people who
doubf and b c o IN o
Cured while they doubt
who praise Deans Pills
the highest.
Aching backs are cased.
Hip, back, and loin pains
overcome. Swelling of the
limbs and dropsy signs
vanish.
They correct urine with
brick dust sediment, high
colored, pain In passing,
dribbling, frequency, bed
wetting. Doan'g Kidney
Pills remove calculi and
gravel. Relieve heart pal
pitation, sleeplessness,
headache, nervousness,
dizziness.
TAxLoRvILLE, MIss.-"I
tried everything for a weak
back and got no relief until
fused Doan's Pills"
L n. IEEIR
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The snuff users Of the United States
have increased in number about six
per cent a year for several years, TAX
ing the annual consumption of snuff as
the basis of calculation. The aggre-
gate weight of pinches of snuff taken
last year was 49, 900 pounds.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The fact is Peruna has overcome alo opposition and has won its way to the
hearts of the people. The natural umidty which SO many people have felt about
giving endorsements TO any remedy is giving way. Gratitude and a desire to
help others has inspired thousands of peopeto give public testimonials fol PEI
funa who heretofore would not have consented TO such publicity -At.
u Never before IN the annals of medicine has it happened that so many men
of national and International reputation have been willing to give unqualified
and public endorsements to a proprietary remedy. No amount of advertising
could have accomplished such afresuft% Pguna has won o its W merits.
Peruna cures catarrh of whatever phase or location in the human body. This
is why 1t receives so many notable and unique endorsements.
Address. The Peruna Drug Mfg Co, Columbus. Ohio, for free literature N
--ts#@+a 49,. = A@A~f MM&4 - -
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

If you are morose. moody or despond-
ent; If you have a habit Of worrying or
fretting about things, or any other
fault which hinders your growth or
progress, think persistently of the op--
posite virtue and practice 1t until it Is
yours by force Of habit.-O. S. Marden,
in SucpesS. i.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
8. 9. 3. SENT FREE.
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases, Cancers
Itching Hulnors, Zone Pains.

Cures Blood and Skin Diseases, Cancers,
Itching Hunors, N Pains.
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. cures
Pimgles, scabby, scaly, itching Eczema,
Ulcers, Eating Sores Scrofuia, Blood Poi
son., Bone Pains, Swellings, Rheumatism,
Cancer. Especially advised for chronic
cases that doctors, patent medicines and
Hot Springs fail to cure or help. Strength.
ems weak kidneys. Druggists, 81 per large
bottle. 70 prove it cures 3. b. B. sent
free by writing BLOOD BALM Co., Sc Balm
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and
free medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Medicine sent at once, prepaid. All we
ask is that you viii speak a good word for
B. B. B. when cured.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
Haa ear Of Rubber.

A man in Vienna he'd his left ear
fitten off by a vicious horse. His doc
tor made him a e n Of rubber,
md succeeded In fastening it in sucl
i way that no n can see the differ
-ce between his two ears.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16


Vida, in her reflections, was trying
to reconcile herself to her act. ind ac-
quire the proper respect for and con-
fidenee in her lover, bHt after that
last assertion the honest, sunburned
face of Theodore Graham rose before
her and refused to be put down.
II don't know why she said to her
self, The always persists In coming up
just at the time when he is least ex.
pected."
On and on she walked Tie sun
climbed higher and higher, and finally,
somewhat heated and weary, she came
to the village of Haven, where she sat
down on one of the rustic seats in the
park. She sat there for some time,
with a feeling in her feet that She
would like to take off her shoes and
stockings, and paddle around OH the
cool, green grass. But she could not
remain long, so she soon resumed her
journey, and when she turned the
street corner towards home. the eastern
sun Dlazed full into her face. For the
first time she realized the day was GO
Ing to be excessively warm. She had
not covered more than a quarter Of the
may, and her shoes, which were new,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

1t is caid that a profitable hen cats
sixteen times her weight in a year.
He eggs are six times her own weight,
and worth six times the cost OF her
food.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The fellow who thinks he knows it all
wouldn't be such a nuisance if he could
only keep it to himself.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The woman with a lot of children hasn't
much time for fads.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reducesinnamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc. a bottle
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Iiso'sCure Is the best medicine we ever usel
for all affections OF throat and lungs.-Wx..
.. ENDsLEY, Yanburen, Ind. Feb. 10. 1900.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Even the favors we do some people are
regarded with suspicion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not stain
the hands or spot the kettle, except green
and nnrnla
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

FITSpermanentiy cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. s2trialbostle and treatisefree
Dr.R.H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch st.. Phila., Pa.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

The reason yOu can
get this trial free Is be-
cause they cure Kidney
ills and Will prove 1t to
you. 4.
WEST BRANCH, MICE
"Doan's Kidney Pillshit the
case, which was an unusual
desire to urinate - had 70
get up five or six times OF
a night I think diabetes
was web underway, the
feet and ankles swelled-
There was an intense pain
in the back, the heat Of
which would feel like put
ting ones hand mp to d
lamp chimney. / have
used the free trial and two
full boxes of Doan's Pills
with the satisfaction OF
feeling that / am cured.
They are the remedy par
excellence"
u. T. BALLARD.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
At MtdcIe Are.

At middle age a man begins to en-
joy life; be has forgotten his Ideals
Life,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Actions-may speak louder than words,
but money often talks louder than either.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
A scrmon In a Sentence.

Some men can't ever climb a ladder ex-
cept i'll a roundabout way.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16

Many In Municipal Service.
There are 10000 persons in the
municipal service of New York city
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-10-16
w. l.. DOUGLAS
$50 & So SHOES S TsEt


that have been cost
ing you from $500
to 500. mThe i'm
mense sale of W. L.
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor
pna Colt proves there is
value In Douglas shoes.
Corona Is the highest
grade Pat. Leather made.
Fast Color Evelefs used.
A.. ~ nm
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28

The Black Patti Troubadours, an
aggregation of velvety vowel-voiced
songsters. brisk buck and whirl Wind
wing dancers and the unchallenged
champion cake walkers. will appear
at the Brooks next Friday night
The great success of this company is
owing 10 the fact that a first class per
formance, BY the pick Of coon-town en-
tertainers is always provided. The
great Black Patti is a whole show n
herself, the greatest singer of her
time; but there are a lot of others,
two score in fact of entertainers The
new farce of this year is called
"Darktown Circus Day" with John
Rucker, "The Alabama Blossom" the
funniest colored singing comedian in
the land Bobby Kemp. Leslie Trip
lett, "Slim" Morgan, Muriel Ringgold
and Ed Greene. in the leading comedy
roles. "The whang Doodle Comedy
Four" Soldier Camp Glees' and a
Festival of Partisan Melody" are
among the many new features.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28

The Nj sscurl Girl. which will be
presented at the Brooks Theatre is ID
decided departure from the usual
style OF comedy drama and is marked
by novelty in construction and re-
markable magnifoence in mounting.
The characters are peculiar in the ex-
treme. Nothing like them has ever
been seen in any other play. most OF
which have been copied from life.
Mr.. Raymond. the author, spent the
greater part of one summer studying
character in southwest Missouri and
after selecting some strong types, he
has woven them into a plot that is
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28
The chautauqua cIreIe.

The c. l.. s. C. will meet with Mrs.
Wilbur, 1923 East Cleveland avenue,
Thursday, Jan. 20, at 1880 p. m.
Roll call, responses: Quotations
from Gladstone
Reading of minutes of last meeting.
Lesson: In the Chautaquan.
Saxon and slay," to The Move
ment Toward the Pacific" led by Mrs.
Torrents.
Required Book, Ten Englishmen OF
the Nineteenth Century"
Gladstone led by Mrs. Beyers.
Report on Search Questions. Mrs
Wilbur
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28
STILL ANOTHER RAILROAD.
El Reno Promoters Have Scheme 20
Connect Denver and New Orleans

The Denver. FL Reno and New
Orleans Railway company was issued
a charter by Secretary Grimes to con
struct a standard gauge railroad from
Denver. Colorado. to New Orleans,
Louisiana. a distance of 1000 miles.
The new road will pass through the
counties OF eBaver. Woodward. Dewey.
Blaine, Canadian, Cleveland and Pot
tawatomie in Oklahoma and the prin-
cipal offices will be at FL Reno. The
new road is capitalized at $4,000 900
and the following are the incorpora-
tors:
J. T. Allison. w l. Goff S. G.
Humphreys, Geo. w. Bellamy. J. e.
Boncbrake, L. Rardin. H. Lassen. a.
r. Newall. John A. Masters, ]. A. La
Ryder. H. K Kicker and Dick T. Nor
gan, all of III Reno
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28

The crowned head OF every nation,
The rich men, poor men and mlsers
All join In paying tribute to
De Wits Little Early Ris ,rs.
III Williams. of San Antonio, Texas,
writes; De Wits Little Early Risers
pills are the best ever used In my
family. unhesitatingly recommend
them to everybody. They cure head
ache. constipation. billiousness. tor
pid liver, iaundice. malaria, and all
other liver trouble.
For sale by J, N. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28
one Hundred DOLLAR. a boz

10 the value H. A. Tisdale, SPINNER
ton s. c., place on De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. He saye:'I had piles 20
year, tried many doctors and med
icines, but all failed ecept De Wits
Witch Hazsf Salve. It cured me-"
il is a combination Of the healing
properties of Witch Hazel with the
antiseptics and emollionts; 1t re-
lieves and permanently cures blind,
bleeding. itching and protruding piles
sores, cuts. bruises. eczema. salt
rheum, and all skin diseases. For
sale by J. N. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28

We are in receipt of late papers
from Guthric, Oklahoma. sent by M.
c. II. Donohue. Gutbaie is to be con
graduated upon having az one of her
business men. a man of such sterling
worth and known integrity as Col.
Donohue. When the people there learn
to know him they will find him an
honest man and an upright citizen. e
Mt Sterling (Ky) Advocate.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28
A New Through Car Line From Men>
phis to Portland, Oregon

On Wednesday. November 10th, the
Rock Island System" oSoctaw, Ok
lakoma and Gulf r. r., In connection
with the Union Pacific route. estab-
hshed a through personally conducted
tourist sleeping car line TO Portland.
Oregon. which will leave Memphis
every Wednesday at 900 a. m, Little
Rock 1915 p. IN. South McAlester. l.
t., 1850 D. m, same day, Oklahoma
city 2:4O a. M. Thursday, El Reno
$40 a. m. Denver 1880 a m. Friday,
Ogden 7:15 a. m. Saturday, arriving
Portland. Oregon, $40 a. m. SUNDAY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28
THOMPSON sUYs IN.
Logan County Bank Reoreanizes.-
flew Directors.

At thp annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Logan County bank, ;ho
following directors were elected.
c. NJ. Barnes. Frank NJ Thompson,
Geo. w whipple. o. r. Fegan. Frank
Rhinehart. p. J. Doerr. II. zeigenhaim.
Frank ~ Thompson has bought an
interest in the Logan County bank.
1t is understood that the capital stock
will be increased at an early date and
II proper trust laws are enacted, a
loan and trust company will be organ
lied in conjunction with the Logan
County bank
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28

The Capitol National bank has he
first worlds fair souvenir gold dol ars
10 come to Oklahoma Part have the
head of Jefferson and part Mckinley
Price, SO. Proceeds go to wo IDS
fair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-28

Personally conducted weekly excur.
sion cars leave Memphis every Tues
day for California via the Chocta~
Rock Island System and So Pac. Ey
and for Portland. oregon, every
Thursday via Choctaw Union
Route.