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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10
A Record OF Dry Seasons.

The following statement of dry
season extending back to days of the
Pilgrim Fathers has been compiled
by the Chicago Trade Bulletin and is
worth preserving
In the summer of 1921, twenty-fou
days in succession without rain.
In 1880 forty-one days without rain.
In 1857 seventy-fve days.
In 1914 forty-fve days in succession.
In 1858 eighty-one d avs in succession,
In 1894 sixty-two days.
In 1905 forty days.
In IT'S lorty-six days.
In 1928 sixty-one days.
In 1880 nenity-two days.
In I74I seventy-two days.
In I74o one hundred and eight days
In I74I seventy-two days.
In I74e one hundred and eight days.
In 1855 forty-two days.
In 1862 one hundred and twenty-three
days.
In 1878 eighty days.
In 1891 eighty-two days.
In 1902 twenty.three days.
In 1872 twenty eight days.
In 1856 twenty-four days.
In 1871 forty,two days.
In 1875 twenty-six days.
In 1876 twenty-six days.
The longest drought that ever oc-
cured in America was in the summer
of176.2 No rain fell for period of
1913 days, from the first of May to
the first of September. Many of the
inhabitants sent to England for hay
and grain.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10
From a Cat Scratch

on the arm, to the worst sort ola burn
or sore or boil, De Wits Witch Haze
Salve is a quick cure. In buying
Witch Hazel Salve, be particular to
get De Witt's-this is the salve that
heals without leaving scar. A spe.
ciic for blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles. Sold by
Foss & Strong, Hyde Park; slayton
Sanders, Morrisville; M. j. Leach, Wolcott
F. L. Laraway, Waterville; C. P Jones
Johnson; E. W. Smith, North Hyde Park
Shattuck & Son, Eden.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10
Driven To Desperation.

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in sup
ply bf Bucklen's Arnica Salvc. It's
the best on earth. 25c at Slayton &
Sanders Drug Store.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10
Not a Small Mission.

You will agree with US that to change exis-
tence into life, or to make life more abound
ing, is not a small mission. 1t is accomplish
ed by the bestowal of the greatest of blessings
Health and strength. 1t is the mission OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla and is so well fulfilled by
this great medicine that in thousands and
thousands of homes the name, Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, is always spoken with gratitude.
We are glad to say so much that is 30 fully
deserved.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and DIar-
rhoea Remedy
Is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take.
1t is especially valuable for summer
diarrhoea In children and is undoubt-
eddy the means of saving the lives of
a great many children each year.
For sale by Foss & Strong, Hyde Park /;
Hall & Cheney, Morrisville; NJ. J. Leach,
Wolcott; J. ]. Vearen, Stowe; c, Campbell,
Centeryille
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10
Do not leave the sky out Of your
landscape.
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thou
sands. of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood
and build up your health. Only %
cents, money back If not cured. Sold
by Slayton & Sanders, Druggists.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10

A youngster who had been Ill was
allowed to go to party on the con-
dition that, If 1t rained, he should
take q cab to come home
1t rained, but the boy arrived
drenched to the skin.
"Why didn't you take cab, as l
told your" asked the father sternly.
ooh, / did, father-I did truly" was
the answer. "But, l thought / would
rather ride on top with the driver. 1t
was great fun" -Chums.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10
Nothing great was ever achieved
without enthusiasm. The way of life
is wonderful; it is by abandonment.

Tommy-"To- morrow's your birth
day, amt it, ma? wish l had a dol
lar; I'd buy you present"
Ma-"That's thoughtful OF you, my
dear. But why do you need a dol
lar?"
Tommy-"'Cause that's the price
of it. It's the dandiest catcher's
mask you ever saw" -Philadelphia
Press.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10
About Making Gardens.

There is nothing better than pure
Ground Bone in making gardeifs.
A teaspoonful in a hill of almost
anything is a benefit which lasts all
summer,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10

80 Lord, forgive what have been.
sanctify what am, and order what
shall be-" This is an ancient prayer,
written by an unknown hand, but 1t
remains true to the needs of to-day,
as of centuries ago, and sums up the
desires of the penitent and trusting
sOul
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10

Shallow men believe in luck, believe
VI circumstances. Strong men believe
In cause and effect. Skepticism is I'M
belief in cause and effect.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10

The jealous man feels that the sue
cess OF another is in some way a rob-
berry of himself.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-10

Few are entirely free from it.
1t may develop SO slowly as to cause
little if any disturbance during the whole
period of childhood.
1t may then produce irregularity of-tbe
stomach and bowels, dyspepsia catarrh.
and marked tendency to consumption
before manifesting itself in much cutaneous
eruption or glandular swelling.
1t is best to be sure that you are quite
free from it, and for its complete eradica-
ton you can rely on
Hoods SarSopariitQ
The best of all medicines for all humors.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-05-30
QuictH Wedding.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. a.
L. Ferguson, of the Elgin section,
was the scene of a quiet home
marriage at 2:30 p. m. last Thurs
day, May %, 1908. Their charm
ing daughter, Miss Mamie G..
Ferguson, was given IN wedlock
to Mr.. Chas. A. Lynn, former
Lancastrian, but now a promising
and sterling young business man
of Columbia. The ceremony-wa
performed by the young lady's
pastor, Rev. j. M. Lawson of st.
Luke NJ. E. church. Only a few
relatives and friends witnessed
the happy event. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lynn left by the l.. & G. Il. II. /,
that afternoon for Columbia, the
groom's home, carrying with
them the best wishes of their
many frieAds here and in the coun-
ty.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-05-30
Marriage of MIR. ID Il CatOc (,
Miss Dora Failc.

MIR. ID. e. Catoe was married
Sunday, the oath inst, TO Miss
Dora Faile The ceremony was
performed by Rev. +. W. n.
ia.le at the home of the bride
near Flat Creek and a nice an!
JOY ful time was had. The atten
d"nts were: :. L. Mattox with
Miss Salhe Faile, j l.. McMupus
with Miss Amelia Faile, G.. f.
Faile with Miss Mitchell Cdoc,
Ernest Catoe with Mis- Rnsy
Faiie. After lhe ceremony the
bride and groom were accompn
med by the attendants to the home
of the groom, where refreshments
were served, and many congratu-
lations were given the happy
young couple.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-05-30
Dive ing Burned

The dwelling of Mr.. JAS. 4.
Williams of the Oakhurst section
was des troycd by fire last Tues-
day night together with all his
household goods. Mr.. w, his
wife and three little children we're
asleep and awoke barely IN time
to escape with their lives. \ dc
fective stove ilue is supposed to
have been the culSe of the fire.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-05-30

F0Hey'S Honey aaa
cures colds. prcvenls zne a
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-05-30
DISTINGUISHED.

IN. Lillian Gregory, Jessie
Porter, Clarico Knight, Steve
Williams, Quay Hood.
VIII Maggie Culp, Willie
Ross More, Mayme Jones, Min
Jones, Minnie Fundrrburl, Liz
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-05-30
No More Drouth-C,oud's Coming

E. E. Clouds opening will be
announced IN next paper. His
store room in the Cunningham
hotel building is now ready for
occupancy and he says he is going
to make things hustle when he
gets into it.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-05-30
Barn and $3.50. Mu'c Burned

The barn of Tom CuretoD. col. j.,
a tenant on Mr.. W. Marcus Is
trldge's place, near Osceola, was
burned last Tuesday night about
IL O'Clock together with a good
mule Of Mr.. A. W. Heath's, which
Tom worked, and about two loads
of hay. The origin of the fire is
not known. 1t was first thought
it was lncendiary, but Sheriff
Hunter, who went MP early the
t o ! | ow ng morning and
spent the day Investigating the
matter, is of the opinion that it
Was probably accidental.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-05-30
L-0Ca! Nj Maqesys

All kinds of soft drinks are
now served at the Corner Drug
Store.
Miss Maude Billings, of Cam
den, is visiting relatives at this
place.
Fine rains have fallen in al =
most every section of the county
within the past few days.
The school at Fort Lawn
closed Thursday for the Summer
vacation.
"A few more tickets, 25 drinks
Tor 81 90, good for cigars or cl-
gafct'es at Funderourk Pharmacy.
Mr.. Frank Fooshe, Editor of
the Winnsboro Herald and News,
was in the city yesterday.
y Misses Bessie and Ellen ,Jor.
dan are visiting relatives at Fort
Lawn.
Editor Buchanan. of the
Chester Reporter, paid our town a
pleasant visit yesterday.
Have you seen Charley ? If
not, call at the Fund derburk Phar-
macy and have him fix you up
tho hest drink ia town.
MIR. and Mrs. l.. T.. Roddey
went up to the Cliffs Thursday
and spent the day.
Second hand Thresher, in
good condition, for sale. Apply
to Springs Banking and Mercau
tile Co., Heath Springs, S. &.
If You drink Orange Phos-
phate call and have Charley to fix
it for you. 1t Is claimed by many
to he the best drink in town.
FUNDERBURK PHARMACY.
Letters advertised as remain
ing in the post Office at Lancaster
uncalled for for the week ending
May, 80, 1908 ale as follows:
Miss Lille Langley, MIR. Miles
EIlice, Mr.. r. +. Foster.
Belle Nance, p. III
Rev. Il. A. Dabney and fam
lily have moved back to Lancaster
from Rock Hill. AS previously
stated, Rev. Mr.. Dabncy has ac-
ceptod Il call to the Second Bap
tlst church here in addition to the
charges he already has in the coun-
ty.
WANTED -Quarrymcn, Ma
sons, Hosting Engineers, Steam
drillcrs, Ilund-drillers, Carpen-
ters, and all kind of constructit n
men; also two hundred laborerS;
good wage: work for all The
year: ray off every Saturday.
CATAWBA POW ER co.
Rock i!il. :. &.
Mr. and Mrs l. NJ Cly hu,n, WHO
have cen spending some time at
Mrs. Clyhurn's mn'Lcre, Mrs.
Ellen II. Belk, II, Dixie, nave re-
turned home Mr.. &. br ,ught
home with him lemon which
weighs II pounds. 1t w spluck>
ed from tree two Years old
which Mrs. BeIk h,s The frui.
makes very fine lemonade, tqlul
to any on the market. The tree
now has dozen or more small
lemons on it
The Sunday hours of the
Funderbu:k Pharmacy are from
10 O'Clock n. m. to II q. m., -
m. to 1 p. M, and from 4 p. m.
to 5 p. M, strictly.
Rev. j. b. Massey, son of
Postmaster b. H. Massey, who
graduated only few weeks ago
from the Union Theological Semi-
nary, of Richmond, filed the pul-
NIT Of tho Eort Mil Dr,skr+a,;,~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01
Women Interested in
 The Charity Bazaar.

At the meeting of Birmingham women to be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church the details of the Hillman hospital bazaar will be dis cussed and the remaining committees will be appointed.
 While September seems somewhat early to make plans for a winter bazaar, those who know the amount of work that is necessary in an enterprise of this kind re- alize the importance of formulating their plans weeks in advance.
 For a bazaar to be on as elaborate a scale as has been outlined for this annual charity bazaar, September is none too early for the appointing of the various chairmen and committees. The bazaar opening in December will be a brilliant event socially, the season will be ap- preaching it's height and the holiday shopper will be in her glory.
 The women who have taken the initia- tive in arranging for the bazaar are anx- ious to interest all women in the work and it is especially urged that each church be represented at the meeting this morn- ing It seems hardly necessary to empha- size this request, as no appeal for assist ance in hospital work ever goes unan- swered as far as the philanthropic wo- men of Birmingham are concerned To their efforts is due the erection of the great charity hospital and they are now planning with characteristic enthusiasm the beautiful bazaar in order that the doory' of the hospital may continue to open wide to suffering humanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01
Mrs. R0unfree'S Pen
 Picture of Canada.

In the recent issue of the Dixie Home Mrs. J. A. Rountree has an extensive and interesting account of the Canadian trip sociation. Interspersed with the routine of the long journey are many pen pie lures.
 ITO the lover of the quaint and pictur- esque, to the lover of the grand and the sublime. to the lover of history and fame. Quebec holds ever allurng charms, {" writes Mrs. Rountree Prom the luxu- rious interior of the Chateau Frontenac. where the winds beat strong and loud, and the tapping of the waters upon the shore reaches the travellers ear. to the little narrow streets that wind up and down and in and out. there Is no point that lacks interest.
 It is like a peep into the old world the passing years bring few changes. and we realized fully. for the first time, that we were far from home. in country not our own.
 "We felt it not for lack of cordlality for the southerner holds ever a close place in the hearts of the French Canadians, and they made us feel our welcome but their foreign accent, their manners and their customs remain unchanged by American invasion.
 We were welcomed in the parlors of the chateau by II. Edmond Casgrain. DDS. pro. mayor of Quebec in words of cordial greeting. which were briefly responded to by MT Tom Garner and Judge S. l.. Full Ter. We were then escorted to a line of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01
ROADS REPLY.
Say Rates Are Not Dscriminative In
 Louisiana Towns.

Washington, D. C., August 31.-The h. terstate Commerce commission today re- ceived the answers of the Louisville and Nashville, Mobile and Ohio, Missouri Pa cific, St. Louis and Iron Mountain. South ern, the Southern Pacific railroads, and Morgans Louisiana and Texas Railroad and Steamship company to the complaint of discrimination made by the La Fourche Progressive union' which purports to rep resent the city of Thibodeaux, La.
 The roads reply that the rates from St Louis to New Orleans are fixed by water competition of controlling force, and that Thibodeaux and other points on the La Fonrche branch< of the Texas Pacific and Thibodeaux branch of the Southern Pacific are therefore not en- titled to as low rates as New Orleans, Donaldsonville and Placquemne. The roads deny that the lower rates given the merchants at the latter points an illegal advantage over shippers in the La Fourche section,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01

trolley cars and by invitation of the Que bee pressmen, and through the courtesy of the Quebec Railway, Light and Power company, taken to the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre which stands seven leagues northeast of the city, grand monument to faith and religious devotion. It is full of historic interest and attractions, which were made especially entertaining to our party through the kindness of the Rev. Father Daniel Holland, who in an inter- esting address in the church, explained all about the shrine, it's history and it's cures Later he blessed the little St. Jo- seph's rosaries and other trinkets secured in the little adjoining curio shop, from which the shrine derives it's main income Leaving Ste. Anne, we made an hours stop at the falls of Montmorency half way back to the city the cataract of which is a hundred feet higher than Ni- agara though the width and volume are so much less as not to be compared with the latter.
 '"fhe Kent house, once owned by the father of Queen Victoria stands on the bluff beside the falls, and here a light lunch, including many heavy drinks, was served and music and dancing enjoyed. By sundown we were again in the city, in time for dinner, after which a band con cert was given on the terrace. in spite of the winter-like winds, which made heavy coats, and even furs. enjoyable.
 "The following morning we made our own programme. Some of us journeyed over the city in the jumpy, easy riding Caleches, while many others preferred the more comfortable looking cabs, oi else a day in the shops, especially the tempting fur stores.
 At D. m. we left Quebec. Quebec, with it's Plains of Abraham, it's strongly fortified walls. it's military defense, that Gibraltar of America, with it's frowning citadel. and close in view of the Chateau Frontenac with its comfort and ease and luxury, a veritable palace in the midst of low-roofed cottages and old time build ings. Quebec, with it's historic associa- tions. the foot of river navigation, and by it's fifteen foot tide. the head of ocean navigation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01

NT Rs. CYRUS PITTMAN ORR, pres M ident of the Alabama Federation of Womens clubs, is in town from her country house, to be present at the meeting of the executive committee of the federation which will be held at her residence on Highland avenue this afternoon at 4 o'clock
 The meeting has been called for the pur- pose of taking formal action upon the scholarship fund raised by Alabama club women during the past year. Mrs. James l.. McConaughy of Montevallo is chair man of the scholarship fund and will be present at the meeting. The executive committee includes the officers of the fed eration, chairmen of standing committees and the directors of each club. The pres i6ent requests the attendance of the drec- tors of all the clubs in Birmingham and vicinity.
 The scholarship fund will be donated to- wards educating young women at the Montevalo school, and each scholarship secured by Alabama women will be du- plicated by the Southern Education board. Through the efforts of Mrs. McConaughy who called attention to the fact of the boards overlooking the Girls Industrial school in the distribution of it's educa- tional fund, the number of free scholar ships will consequently be doubled.
 The educational work of the federation has developed into the broadest propor- tions. The interest in colleges and uni versailles throughout the country. all the new movements in education, are infuen- tial in setting in motion the forces for persistent work, and it is not difficult even in this initiatory period to see the vast significance of the free scholarship idea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01
5:45 A. M.,
The Best Service East.

The short line to Washington. Balti- more, Philadelphia. New York, Boston, Lynchburg. Petersburg. Richmond and Norfolk is via. Chattanooga. Bristol and the Norfolk and Western railway. Take the 5:45 a. m. train on the Alabama Great Southern railroad through service. The best dining car service. Tickets. sleeping car space and all information cherfully furnished by MT. A. B. Freeman. travelling passenger agent of Alabama Great South ern railroad. or Mir Jack ". Johnson. union ticket agent. union station, Bir- mingham; Warren l.. Rohr. western pas senger agent. Chattanooga. Tenn; w. B. Bevill, general passenger agent. Roanoke. Va. S-a9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01
Time for Answer Extended.

Washington, August 31.-Acting Secre- tary of War Oliver has extended the time for making answer by the St. Louis Mer- chants Bridge company until December l next. Secretary Root made a demand upon the bridge company for it to show cause why the bridge should not be for feited to the general government, and the company was ordered to make a reply by September Is. The time is extended at the request of the company, some of whose officials are absent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01
TRAIN RUNS AWAY.
Colorado Midland Suffers Loss of $225,'
 900 From Wreck.

Colorado Springs, Colo, August a.-A Colorado Midland freight train got beyond the control of the train crew five miles above Manitou at o'clock this morning and plunged down through Manitou and into Colorado City at an estimated speed of 100 miles an hour. In Colorado City the train, which consisted of an engine, caboose and fifteen loaded boxcars, plunged into a switch engine on siding, Knocking the dead engine over a hundred yards.
 The members of the train crew jumped and no one was injured. The estimated loss is $225, ,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01
INDUSTRIAL AND ANAL YTICAL
 CHEMISTRY,

The demand for practical chemists, graduates of the Schools of Chemistry of the University of Virginia, exceeds the supply. All who have thus gradu- ated within the past few years have been promptly located as chemists for iron furnaces, phosphate works, sugar and oil refineries. or similar industries. An industrious and intelligent young man, trained to study can make the whole course in one year For further information apply to
 J. M. PAGE,
 Chairman, University Station,
 Charlottesville, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT. Store. IA North 18th street. s65 Good 7-room house. 25l2 Avenue c; newly papered. etc.. $20 Pretty 5-room cottage. with bath s23 North 20th street. $25. Good 4-room cottage. S2l 2nd avenue. S12.50
 broom cottage, 1713 Avenue B. SIS 4-room cottage 3107 Avenue G. S12.50.
 FOR SALE. $750-TVo lots. 25x1l0 each. 1st and Morris avenues, between 9th and 10th streets; good renting location. $i0c0-Good S-room house. corner lot. pret- ty yard. stable, etc.; well located on 18th street. south: easy terms $2750-100x190 feet. with two Groom cot tages on rear renting for $50 per month: room for fc,.r cottages in f. improve and will pay big S3400-Lot 50xl99, with I-rnom and 4-room houses. hringi~g good rent: 7th avenue. near 26th street. Mar above lot and r. room cottage. for $2250.
 SMITH & STlLLMAN.
 -G0lls t1rst Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-01

Miss Grace Berry will leave tomorrow for the east and later in the autumn will visit her sister, Miss Mary Ella Berry, in Brldgeford, Conn.
 The Rev. pr. Stagg is expected to re- turn the latter part of the week. The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. A. c. Davidson are at Hot Springs. Ark.
 MT. w. D. Nesbit has returned. Mrs. James L. McConaughy of Monte- yallo will arrive today and will be the guest of Mrs. Agnes Pittman Orr. Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Ward have been in New York and witnessed the cup races. Mrs. James Weatherly Is still in town, but Miss Marjorie Weatherly and other erly country home. Miss Florence Smith was the guest of Miss Marjorie Weather ly a greater part of the summer.
 Miss Molly Cullom has returned from New York and Asbury Park.
 
 Col and Mrs. T. G. Bush will leave the latter part of the week for the north. where they will spend the month of Sep- tember.
 Mir. and Mrs. William D. Nesbitt will remain at Hill Crest until their new house Is completed.
 Judge and Mrs. A. c. Howze and MT. Henry Howze have taken Mrs. Beatrice Caldwell Johnston's house on Highland avenue for the winter.
 Miss Fannie Lee Clabaugh will leave this morning for the mountains of Vir- ginia. where she will spend several weeks. Later she will visit her relatives in Washington and Philadelphia.
 Misses Mary and Hortense Martin of Fort Worth. Tex, are guests of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Matlock on Seventh avenue. Miss Floribel Brown and Mrs. Norma B. Allen have returned from an extended visit east.
 Mrs k. A. Moseley has returned from White Sulphur Springs and is with Mrs. H. c. Vaughan on Seventh avenue.
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