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The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

only mentioning it confidentially at the
club to a few of his intmates.
In the midst of other preparations
he did not neglect to write for the
Arlington papers notices worded, as
he thought, with elegant reserve,
which announced to the world at large
the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Ever
EFT, of Alexandria, to Wilbur Thomp-
kins, of Arlington, on the evening or
April l. The notices went on to state
that the marriage ceremony was said
at the home of the charming bride.
He confided his notices to the respec-
tive society editors of the two daily
papers, extracting from each solemn
pledges of secrecy till April 2, when
they were to be published. He or
dered copies to be sent not only to
his own friends, but to those of the
young lady whose addresses were
known to him. That nobody might
feel neglected, his foresight caused
him to order a large bundle of them
to be mailed to the bride-elects mother
for distribution among friends I'M
known to him. Then, with the COM
Portable consciousness that he mad pro-
vided against all contingencies. he
went to complete some little purchases
at his haberdashers.
Wilbur boarded the train for Alex
andria that night with a comfortable
conviction Ithat he had arranged for
everything He felt as good as mar
ried already. Elizabeth. he reflected,
was such a sensible girl she was sure
to fall in with his plans. Cad! but
he had forgotten the wedding ring.
Well, he could get it in Atlanta, where
he had to wait to change cars.
The Everett home at ALEXANDRIA
was in the suburbs. There was no
suburban mail delivery, so the daily
home coming of Judge Everett from
his Office was always fraught with
little pleasureable excitement to his
family, particularly to Elizabeth. Now
II happened that when he brought
Thompkins' letter in due course OF
mail, Elizabeth was upstairs in her
Kimono. She ran TO the bannistsrs,
and leaning over, called out. ANY
mail. papa"
Miss Elizabeth Everett is honored
with four letters"
"Oh. please throw them up TO me"
she begged, throwing out her hands
10 catch them with a pretty gesture.
Judge Everett separated her letters
from the Others. and threw them up
10 her. one by one. ill he came 10 the
last which Glanced 10 be Thompkins'.
That important letter struck against
the oaken facing just below the rail-
Ing. and VAS DETECTED. IL struck the
wall aboyN the top Of the mantel mir
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

a pretty bad quarter OF an hour them
Selves while awaiting the return of
Judge and Mrs. Everett from the the
alter. The judge was Infatuated, and 1t
occurred to Norton that Thompkins
was lucky to have had a round-trip
ticket around the world. Mrs. Everett,
like the accomplished woman of the
world she was, maintained her poise.
"Of course, Elizabeth" she said,
you were in a hard position, but
child, why did you let him go without
an explanation"
Explanation the DEVIL" roared the
Judge.
Il wouldn't have listened to a word
from him for anything" said Eliza
beth.
You and your father would be very
interesting in a novel; said Mrs Ev-
erett, with the same cool decision,
but all this high and mighty nonsense
is nothing but a stumbling block in
real life. The only thing for you to
do is to become Mrs. Thompkins as
soon as possible"
The Judge and Elizabeth were too
much astonished for utterance. Mrs.
Everett continued: Your father must
telegraph at once to Mr.. Thompkins'
family and find out at what point he
expects to land. Then we must wire
him to wait there till we join him with
Elizabeth. Once we arrive, we must
insist upon an immediate marriage.
The young people can then settle it
with themselves whether they COM
plete the tour together, or whether
they separate Immediately. In the lat
ter case. we will remain abroad with
Elizabeth a year at least. In society
a good deal of forgetting can be done
in a year. l am sure we can trust the
honor of these two gentlemen to as
sst us in protecting our daughter by
their silence"
Martha" said the Judge you
don't seem to realize that our daugh-
ter has been insulted!"
well, If she has, that Is no reason
why she should be laughed at" an
swered his wife coolly.
1t needed only a glimpse of the
morning paper with Thompkins' start
ling announcement to show the reluct-
ant Judge the wisdom of his wife's
reasoning So Elizabeth, with her
father and mother, started in hot pur-
suit OF the bridegroom.
Thompkins, on landing, found
cable message awaiting him. 1t is
needless to say that Mrs. Everett had
composed it, and to this day the cost
of that message is a solemn secret in
the Everett family. 1t ran thus;
Horrible mistake. Wait for us
where you are. We follow with Elz-
abeth on the next steamer. Some ex-
PLANTATION must be possible between
you two"
Thompkins waited, of course. That
is why the month of May found Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbur Thompkins at Paris.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
THOMPKINS' TOUR
BY E. M. GARDNER.
Copyright, 1903, by E. M. Gardner.

Arlington. March 80.
Sweetest of Sweet Betsies:
Rejoice with me! My story has
won the tour Of the world in LIE
Chatte Noir prize competition. You
know what you promised-that, if
won, it should be our bridal tour.
Now, darling. as it happens, the time
for starting from New York falls on
April 8. This is March 30. Giving
myself bare twelve hours to settle
my business affairs. can reach Alex
andria by Z p. m. April /, which would
Just allow US time to be comfortably
married, catch the 1920 east-bound
train, which will put us in New York
by the Sd.
Sweetheart, can't you be ready to
marry me the minute 1 reach your
house? l will bring the minister out
in the carriage with me, and 1 am
writing under the same cover to
your father asking him to have the
license ready for me.
Darling, don't say no! What would
a tour of the world be to me without
you? This letter will reach Alexan-
dria the night of the 31st, and you'll
SCb IL III VIC hlOI llil6 VI April L. II you
are the kind of girl think you are,
you'll live up to your promise.
Yours devotedly,
Wilbur Thompkins.
"P. S.-For gracious sake don't
let the Judge forget the license
This excited scrawl Thompkins car
ried to the postoffice himself, not dar-
ing to risk the very slightest chance
of delay by trusting it to a street mail
mn a Of al
out his business affairs for a prolonged
absence. He was careful not to make
the announcement of his matrimonial
plans public among his acquaintance.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22

Botanic Blood Balm (B. rs. b is
Pleasant and safe, Thoroughly tested for 80
years. Composed OF Pure Botanic Ingredients
Strengthens weak kidneys and weak stom-
achs. cures dyspepsia. Complete directions go
with each bottle. sample of Ii. Is. H. and
Pamphlet Sent Free by writing Blood Balm
Co.. Atlanta, Ga, Describe your trouble, and
special free medical advice to silt your case,
also sent in sealed letter.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-22
CORNER IN ANCESTORS

The Browns Descended from
Worthy" of England-A Relig-
ion Founded by Member Of the
Family.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
The Best Way to Teach History.

The idea of object teaching, the founda-
ton of the Froebel system of instruction,
has in recent years met with general accept
ance and adoption in almost every branch of
education, high and low, with resultant ben
efits which are beyond question. Even such
subjects grammer and arithmetic are
now taught in this way so far as practica bic,
and with marked advantage over the old
dry and abstract method. The practice of
teaching history by making pilgrimages to
the very scenes where great historical events
nave occurred is an application of the same
principle and much more valuable in the
way of impressing the reality of history upon
the minds of the young than any amount of
mere textbook instruction could be. A re-
cent issue Of the "Four-Track Series" pub
lished by the New York Central manage
nent, gives description of the historical
sites in the immediate vicinity of New York,
which will be of exceeding value for the
guidance of teachers and others who desire
to adopt this method of historical study.
One of the best ways to develop civic pride
and promote good citizenship lies in this
very direction, an increase of knowledge of
local history being accompanied with an in
crease of interest in matters of local govern
ment and a higher concern for what affects
the welfare and good name of the commu
nity.-From Leslie's Weekly.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
One Answer for All.

Lancaster, N. Y, Mar. 3Oth.-Postmaster
Remers is still in receipt OF many letters
asking If his cure has hello good.
1t will be remembered that some time
ago the particulars OF Mr.. Remers' case
were published in these columns. He had
been very low with diabetes. Physicians
could do nothing to save him and he grew
worse and worse till some one recommended
Dodd's Kidney Pills. a treatment OF this
,emedy was begun and wnen eight boxes
had been taken Mr.. Remers began 10 see an
Improvement which continued as the treat
ment proceeded till he was completely re-
stored.
He has since enjoyed perfect health and.
is as robust and able a man as any in Lancas
ter. interviewed the other day he said:
Many people wrote to me when the story
of my case was first printed and some write
to me yet asking if the cure was only tenn
porary and if the diabetes has returned. L
nave only one answer TO everybody. Three
years ago l was very low with Diabetes. The
best physicians failed to help me and Dodd's
Kidney Pills cured me. l am well and strong
and have not had the slightest return of the
old trouble
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
COMBINING WITH NATURE.
Laura Was Not saddened by the
Beautiful Scenery-It Was
q Bug.

Close beside the sparkling brook, whose
silvery waters danced merrily in the sum
light and rippled joyously over the golden
sands, they sat in silence-George and Laura
tic scene and continuing with nature in one
of her chosen shrines. Afar off in the west
the sun seemed to linger on the rim of the
horizon as if unwilling to shut out from his
gaze the lovely landscape that glowed with
a softened and even melancholy radiance in
his departing beams, says Woman's Home
Companion.
A thrilling cry burst from the lips of the
beautiful girl. George! George!" she al
most shrieked.
his arm terderly around her waist. Has
the romantic, yet oppressive, loveliness of
the scenery saddened your spirit
mo, George!" she screamed, waving her
hands wildly and making frantic jab at the
small of her back. 81 think it's some kind
NJ h1,nlI,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03


can heartily recommend Peruna as a
catarrh remedy. Mrs. Elmer Fleming.
Treat Catarrh In Spring.
The spring is the time to treat catarrh.
Cold, wet winter weather often retards
a cure of catarrh. If a course of'Peruna
is taken during the early spring months
the cure will be prompt and permanent.
There can be no failures if Peruna is
taken intelligently during the favorable
weather of spring.
Asa systemic catarrh remedy Peruna
eradicates catarrh from the system
wherever it may be located. 1t cures
catarrh of the stomach or bowels with
the same certainty as catarrh of the
head.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

"I can c0nscfenffousIy recommend
your Peruna as fine tonic and all
around good medicine to those who
are In need of q cafarrh remedy. IL
has been commended to me by people
who have used 1t, as q remedy par
fcuIarIy effective In the cure of ca
farrh. For those who need q good
cafarrh medicine know of nothing
better. III w. Ogden.
w. z. Griffith, Concan, Texas, whites:
az suffered with chronic catarrh for
many years. / took Peruna and it COM
pletely cured me. think Peruna is the
best medicine in the world for catarrh.
Ny general health is much improved by
have been for years. w. E. Griffith.
A Congressman's Letter.
Congressman H. Bowen, Ruskin, Taze-
well county, Va, writes:
"I can cheerfnILy recommend your
valuable remedy, Peruna, TO any one
who Is suffering with cafarrh, and who
cure. III. Bowen.
Mr.. Fred D. Scott, Larue, Ohio, Right
Guard of Hiram Foot Ball Team, writes:
"As specific for lung trouble place
Peruna at the head. 1 have used it my
self for colds and catarrh of the bowels
and it is asplendid remedy. Itrestores
vitality, increases bodily strength and
makes sick person well in short time.
1 give Peruna my hearty Endorsement"
Fred D. Scott.
Gen. Ira C. Abbott, 900 NJ street, N. W.,
Washington, D. c., writes:
81 am fully convinced that your rem
edy is an excellent tonic. Many of my
friends have used it with the most BEN
eficial results for coughs, colds and ca
tarrhal trouble. Ira c. Abbott.
Mrs Elmer Fleming, orator of Reser-
voir Council No. 1853, Northwestern Lee
gion of Honor, of Minneapolis, Mimi,
writes from 25S5 Polk street, N. E.:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
Cause of Notified Butter.

caused by the salt not being we'll
worked into the butter. What are
known as white specks may be due
to setting milk in shallow pans, the
cream drying on the top and becom-
ing hard. Another cause may be the
cream landing too long, curd being
formed in the milk, which becomes
mixed with the butter. This hap
pens mostly when the milk is in deep
pans, and straining is the best
method of preventing the difficulty in
both cases.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
An Adjustable Limit.

It was Maine girl of whom the story is
told that she refused to marry a most de-
voted lover until he had amassed fortune of
$4,000. After some .expostulation he ac-
cepted the decree and went to work. About
three months after this the vivacious young
lady, meeting her lover, asked:
We'll, Charley, how are you getting
along?"
"0h, very well, indeed, +" Charley returned,
cheerly. I've saved Sl8."
The young lady blushed and looked down
at the toes of her walking boots, and stabbed
the inoffensive earth with the point of her
parasol 81 guess" she said family, Il
guess, Charley, that about near enough
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
STRONG CLOD WASHER.

in many respects as are all rollers
of its kind, by using mower trucks
for a foundation, yet it has an adj
vantage over all that 1 have seen;
that is in having a roof of its own
so that it is always in the dry, and
shaded from the h',t sunshine. With
this protection it will last many
years longer and is always sharp and
ready for use.-E. F. Isley, in Epi-
fOmiSt
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
Fa.tidiou. Young Man.

The most fastidious man in Missouri has
been found on a farm a few miles south of
Nevada. One day tracks that had been made
by bare feet were found on what is known
as the Autenrieth road. 1t has been learned
that they were made by young man living
in the neighborhood who had had his shoes
nicely shined and was carrying them under
his arm to keep them from getting muddy
Kansas City Journal
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

81 have been
troubled all my
life with catarrh
in my head. I
took Peruna for
a b ut thr ee
m on t h s, a n d
now think / am
pc rm a n en- t. Y
cured. 1 believe
that for catarrh
in all its forms
P una is the
medicine of the
age. 1t cur S
when all other
fsI
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
A County CommI.sIoner's Letter.

Hon. John Williams, County Commits
kioner, of SIT West Second street, Duluth,
Mimi, says the following in regard to
Peruna:
Gas remedy for catarrh 1 can cheer
fully recommend Peruna. l know what
it is to suffer from that terrible disease
and feel that it is my duty to speak a
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
CQmlleta External and Internal Treatment

Battle affected parts Soap
the surface and scales soften the hkened Dry
without hard rubbing apply Ointment freely aay itching
inflammation soohe
Reovent cool and cleanse the blood This complete
affords relief the of
and other itching burning and humous of the sn scalp
and blood and speedy economical when
all remedies evidence the
wonderful properties Remedies
wide sale, quote from
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

The old gentleman steadily regarded him.
"Well," he said, 1T is evident that my
daughter did not pick you out for your per-
sonal attractions. Hence ] must conclude
that you have some practical points that are
of value. Take her, my boy, she's yours
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

Explosions of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey of Horenound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

Il should like to know why" said the In
tellectual Grubber, money is called
dough 2 . Because" simpered the Cheer
ful Idiot, 'eyery5odY knesds it."-Ralti-
more American
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

A Convertible elieves in the doctrine
of nonresistance.' Does he!" "Well, at
any rate, he lets his wife run things. DE
troit Free Press
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
STRONG CLOD WASHER.
The Device Here Described Has
Several Advantages Over Those
in General Use.

Herewith is a cut of view of
stave roller Cor clod masher) that
built last season. While it is built
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

A. GROSyENOR
Auditor
written D. c..
gratitude you benefit derived
Besides being the
spring onics it S I'm excellent
DAN A. GROSVENoR
In
merfforious did
asking certificate genuine Invariably
DAN. A. Grosvenor
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

Success is sweet; the sweeter if long de-
layed and attained through manifold strug-
giles and defeats.-A. Bronson Alcott.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

l am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life. three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Norwich, y. Y. Feb. IL, 1900.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03
The Hon. Mr.. Justice FinnenOrGS Letter.

al desire voluntary beneficial effects of
Cuticura Remedies have suffered for
of acid in the blood the middle
attack Eczema chiefly the scalp face and neck and
limb for several months under professional treatment but the
remedies
face dreaduy dshgured and lost nearly hair At last
wife prevailed the CuCua Remedies and them
thorough trial with the satisfactory results The disease began
disappear and hair commenced grow again. Aes growth
hair limb although
gradually improving My wife thinks highly of remedies that she
has been purchasing them order make
suffering from similar complaints and President of the Bible Womens
Society," has told the Bible should
afflicted
be ROBERT ISAAC FINNEMORE,
CadEg fM aSzzene Cezf)
a1ooI
dHowo
nI)ep,
C. 5Ru Pa Paris
ston US
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

He-'What is your favorite stone?" She
oh, this is SO sudden! ''-Harvard Lam
pooh.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

good word for the tonic that brought me
immediate relief. Peruna cured me of a
bad case of catarrh and 1 know it will
cure any other sufferer from that dis
ease. John Williams.
a Congressmnu's Letter.
Hon. H. w. Ogden, Congressman from
Louisiana, in letter written at Wash
ington, d. c., says the following of Pc
runa, the national catarrh remedy:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

To Cure n Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if It fails to cure. 25c.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-04-03

June lint Butter Color makes top of the
market butter
Nothing is more unjust OF capricious than
public opinion.-Hazlitt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-12-18
The "Farmers'
Favorite" Is
Selected by the
.Experts---

In competitive tests the Bickford &
Huffman Drills always carry on the
blue ribbon. They have done this g
great many times In the past and Will
do the same trick many times In the
future.
At the State Fair, Raleigh, N. c., In
October, 1900, the manager or the
State Agricultural Farm, located near
Raleigh, selected the Bicford & Hun
man Combination Hoe and Disc
Drills in preference over six other
drills which were put UP for selec-
ton at the same fair.
Recently the Virginia State Exper-
imental Farm selected the Bickford &
Huffman improved disc drill to be
used on the farm lately established by
Virginia. This selection was made ar
ter a close comparison with every 9TH
er make Of drill sold on the Richmond
market.
The Farmers Favorite-that Is the
Bickford & Huffman Drill, Is used on
the Clemson College Farm.
Are these facts not enough to con-
vince the most skeptical? II not II
you will give us the opportunity by
coming to see us we will point out the
various advantages Of these drills that
are not embodied in any other make.
We have them for sale and prompt
delivery at the right prices and on the
easiest terms.
YoRKvILLE BUGGY COMPANY,
YorkviIle, S. C.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-12-18
THE FOLLOWING LETTER SHOWS
WHAT FOREIGN
BUYERS REQUIRE

Before Coming to See Property-You
Would Not Want to Spend Your
Time and Money on unesrtainties-
Therefore, Place Your Business With
Mo In an Explicit Way:
PRINCETON, Ill, Dec. z, 1903.
Mr.. J. EDGAR POAG,
Rock Hill, 8. C..
Dear Sir: Your letter received and
will say that have been very much
under the weather, as we say In this
country when we are not sick enough
to be bedfast, and had rather postpone
any land consideration until might
feel able to 60 and look at 1t, II the
description warranted me In doing so.
But from what you say in your letter
per acre, I believe might buy that
farm. do not like to trouble you too
much, but wish you would get as
complete a description Of that farm as
you can conveniently and send It to
me. If 1t suits me, I. will either come
shortly or send you scme money to
show good faith on my part 80 you
will feel warranted In holding 1t rea-
sonable time for me. Please find how
it lies as to shape and as to public
road. By-the-Way, how are your roads
In that country, good, bad or indiffer-
ent, mud or sand? About this piece
Of land, Is 1t level or hilly? How much
timber and how much in cultivation?
Is 1t fenced any, and what are the i'm
provements? How much Of stream
Is the creek? Is 1t spring fed, or Is 1t
freshet water? Is It in a neighbor-
hood where could likely acquire more
land in few years, II wish to do 80?
I am sorry to put SO many questions,
but we are 1000 or more miles apart
and, while I mean business, still !
want to feel reasonably sure In my
own mind before I start to see It.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) ISAAC n. NORRIS.
AS most everybody knows, have
quite a long string Of property to Of
fer, more or less throughout the coun-
try. I am circulating my eds. In hun
dreds Of papers throughout New Eng
land and the Northwest. desire to-
influence your friendship and assist
country to investigate, want all to
treat him as If he were q little king.
Show that they are welcome to the
best of our lands. The above letter IL
a sample of what receive. This
should show the good can do you
and our country, but I must have az
sistance. don't want to have to say
"Mr. Jones" has so and so to sell.
want to say II can sell you" thus and
so at such and such price, and fur
nish sound titles, and ! want 1t to be
strictly as the owner represents It.
Put me in position to do your busi-.
ness, If you want 1t done, and don't ex-
pect me to sell your property before
the chickens go to roost, with no
buyer in sight. It costs time, mon
ey and effort to find buyers, and plenty
Of time to consummate q deal after
they are found.
Shove up your property or your
propositions.
J. EDGAR PoAe, Broker,
Rock Hill, s. c.