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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31
WOODEN CHECKS



wooden checks are tIic, sort OF thing
Que would expect 10 fad lssed III China;
or Tibet. but. as Il matter of fact. they
Were used III l:nslnud from the ctrrliest
times down tOI4s late as LS:i4.
TaIlies as they were called. were
made out of curved piece OF lA;Izel.
notchcs being cut along the edges to
stand for certain sum Of money. The
tally was then sawed half through
below the, lDwest notch aud tlAD MOtcll-
ed part split into two pieces. Oh both
OF which the nOtches appeared.
These pieces served az cheek and
couterfon. the Inter being always the
larger piece with the unuotched end
as kind of hnndle. The SMALLER piece
was then taken by the pHyee. the larger
sent TO the person ON whom the cheek
was drawn, generally collector OF
customs or ether revenues, public or
private. He would honor the check on
ending that the two pieces htted and
had the amount credited to him by the
drawer on returning them together to
him. Thus we're the great danger ana
expense OF transporting large sums or
coin avoided.
Forgery OF tally was obviously lrn-
possible unleSS a new Gounterfoll could
be substituted, aud If stolen in The or
binary way 1t would be of little use TO
the thief. for unlike our cheeks there
was nothing to show ON whomlt WAS
drawn.
There are still good many talltes In
existence, but the majority wefe burn
ca in the great lire which destroyed the
old houses ofparllnment. The renain-
der. are chiefly to be found ip the pub
lie record Office and no doubt also IN
the munlInett ronms or great land
OWners " ti's
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

" been added for this purpose. The
rooms are large and sunny, furnished
with tables and chairs and form
pleasant center for reading. chats,
study and travel talks and readings by
generous hearted women who devote
certain amount of time each week to
the entertainment OF these blind stu
dents. There Is no happier assembly
anywhere Than may he found in these
cheerful apartments on Monday. We'd
meE'iay and Saturday afterpoons be-
tween the hours of and 5.--New York
Herald.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

DO tell your readers about our plan
nt house day" Our family consists
Of three women, and one day each
month We devote our time to doing
something special for the house. We
make sofa cushions, lamp shades,
dressing table covers, paint furniture,
etc, as the need demands. At . O'Clock
one OF as serves tea With Refreshments,
and we drink to the new order and
beauty Of our household. Isn't 1t 4
good idea 7-AIrs. n. H. J.. Lawrence,
in Boston Herald.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

A trunk In 81 bedroom may he con-
cealed by having :: light wooden frame
built around It's back and sides, with a
top as well. This may be converted
into a pretty dressing table by appro-
pirate coverings. The trunk is hidden
underneath. Int may he readily pulled
ont when nceded.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

rising lady VINO would say to yo,I. '-If
were i'll your place I wonld not allow
him to do this or thar. First OF all.
she is not in Your place; SECONDLY. she
cannot be In your place. because she
Is neither in your heart nor in that OF
your husband.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31
sNrEr MELODY rom.

0lanZan relieves Instantly the pa;I
nused bysthose blind, bIeetlits, itcs,.
ng and protruding piles II
nut up in collapsible tubes In such
way that it can be applied wher.
he tlwable originates, thus stoPPills
he pain IL alediately Try one
bottle and If you are not relieved
your money will be refunded. Try
our free oner. Sold BY r g. Blanc
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

Hands that have been IN. hot soda;
water and become shrmE"n aud soft
will become smooth aud NATURAL again
II rubbed with ordinary AN4t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31
SWEET MELODY RnoUR.

a cold is much more easily cured
when the bowels are open. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
opens the bowels and drives the cold
oft of the system in young or old
Sold by Stone 4 Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31
eLaRKsBURG. e. "a.
= Daily. Daily except sunday
Sunday only.
lrAn LINR. RAeTBouNp

I y
Cumberland, Washington. Baltic
more, Philadelphia and New
York, Depart 1888, am, s5.S4
pm 1895. pm
Arrive "12.53 am, S9.bu Az.
"7-S8 pm.
Grafton Accom-, Depart 30 90 an,
x7.18 pm. Arrive @7.26 am
x3.40 pm, 1902 pm.
lEAIfs LINE, WESTBoUND
PaIkersburg, Cincinnati, Louisville
& St Louis, Depart S13 IS am
H9.5S am s7-ss pm. Arrive
N3.52 am, H5.35 pm, 1885 p. m.
PAEkersburg Accom-, Depart 796
am, x3.40 pm. Arrive e10224
am, 1z19 pm, 1905 pm
". VA. Z PITTS, NoRTaBoUHDs
COnneIlsville and Pittsburg, 4lepaFt
x6.l5 q, M, z10.25 q. m I10 81
am. Arrive 1880 pm, x11.0s
z4.15 pm, 111.06 pm
Fairmont and MoEgantoWn, oe0a4t
x6.1S am, z10.25 am, 1850
am, 14.00 pm, 97.05 PAN. A1s
rive x9.40 am, Z9.26 am, - 20
p.E1.s x4.00 pm, x11.06 pm.
". Va. 1 PITTS, sogTHBouND.
Weston, Depart 1900 am, z1e.
AIN, 111.a5 am, 400 pm.
Arrive x6.15 am, xS.55 am
$40 am, 1900 pm, ~. pm
SY.05 pm.
Piekens, Depart 1900 am, z7.54
PA, x4.15 pm Arrive xs,51
am, 9.4O am, x7.O5 pm.
Redwood and intermediate points
Depart 1900 am, x1L256a-rn-1
Arrive 200 pm, x7.O5 pm.
Webster Springs, Depart x11.9o
k..... arrive 19.00 pm.
zEsT VA. SHORT LINE.
New AEartinsville & Wheeling Ac
com., Depart $40 am. xS.80 pm
Arrive zl1.IS am. ss.40 pm
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

When tile chiIdren'S stockings be-
come thin on the knee. run a patch of
old stocking tops on the thin part,
then cut the stocking on Ht the uukle.
turn the patch to the back Of the
stocking and sew the top ON. the foot
In q nat seam. They will wearas lDnE
N new ones.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

Teach the little Fellows how to load.
unload and fire pistols. reyoIvers and
guns without endangering their own
lives or those OF any one else.-Dan
Beard in Woman's Home Companion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

ia, taught = dozen ar more blind Pef-
sonr 4, read amd write BrallIe and oth-
e lTyEtanas, only cue blind visitor be
10 sbiG 10 read at the time the library
.Was opened, Sine, - als.. q" ACCOM-
sA EAe 81 Ser. u
lusic.
Miss BubIer has been blind from In
fancy. She was educated In the pub
I'D SCHOOLS of Lynn aud by private In
ntractIon. At one time sue attempted
a course at Perkins institute, but she
abandoned It before the course was
completed, as she missed her FANNY
mi became desperately homesieE.
II addition TO all the good work she
So doing In individual cases OF blind
ness. Miss BubTer has TRANSLATED sew
SIteen books into the BrHille form, all
Of which are now to bc found on the
shelyes OF a new room that has recent
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

1t IS n bad practice to drinii vinegar
to reduce nesh. Take the j'lloe OF a
lemon IN half glass OF water night
and morning This win also oleir the
skin and brighten the eyes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

Mix potush with powdered meal ana
throw it IN the rat holes OF cellar
and. the rats will depart.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

Never allow third person to inter
rere with your private anrairs. Never
confide your little troubles aud griey-
apces to anybody. Beware Of tAe aPae az
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

Reprint, News-Herald: There is a,
least one effectual, safe, and reliable
Cough Cure-Dr. Shoop's-that we re-
gard as suitable, even Tor the youngest
child. For years, DR.. Shoop bitterly
opposed the use OF opiates or narcotics
in medicine, offering $40 per drop to
any one finding Opium, C~hloroform,
or any other poisonous or narcotic in
gredient in DR.. Shops Cough Cure.
And the challenge is as yet unanswer-
ed. Here is one manufacturing physi-
clan, who welcomed with much salts
faction, the new government Pure
Food and Drug Law. The public can
now protect itself at All times, by in
sisting on having DR.. Shops, when a
cough remedy is needed" Sold by Rob-
ert r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

lCopy1iEht b. Mcclure Newspaper Syn
cate.l
AFTER dinner Mr.. Bowser obse.
II ed that he had had 4 sli:
II sore throat all day and tha ~
would 60 over to the drug
store and get some chloride Of potash
IS a remedy. This was at I O'Clock.
1t S he had not returned. At 8 Mrs.
Bowser had begun to wonder If he
had been lit by a street car and how
he would look walking around with a
WOODEN leg. At 10, as she was feel
ing quite certain hat she would hear
of him mex: in the hospital. she heard
some q puttering ct the front door.
and after q long minute Mr.. Bowser
entered. IL attempting TO take of
his overco&t be fell against the wall
with a bang, and in hanging up lis
hat be almost pulled the hall tree
over. He finally got Strengthened up.
however, and came along to the sitting
:oom with i bland smile on bis face
to say:
Mrs. Dowsher. reuse me, please. I
didn't Intend - cht2y more n a Mn
ate, but / met shome friends. you
know. Was my dearie lonesome While
I was gomez"
MT. Eowser. you have been drink
ms" she replied. after a long look at
bis flushed face.
Only two glasses gin~er ale. my
dcar-only two glasses. Net q Teller
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

Sir Robert Ball is an Irishman with
more than the usual amount Of hu-
NOR. Even when 4 joke tells against
himself he is quick to appreciate it.
Not long ago ne allghted at a country
railway station in Ireland, intent on a
lecture, and was surprised to find no
vehicle awaiting him. After a time a
servant approached and inquired IL he
were Sir Robert Bail.
Yes" said the genial astronomer.
Then the man a~pologized for b de-
lay.
Il was tould." he said. ito meet an
intellectual looking gint."-Pall Mall
Gazette.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
Sorry For the Cat.

catf"
What do you want of the catf"
Sorry For the Cat.
1--WE been mean to that cat, Mrs.
Bowsher. I've called him ames I've
throwed bricks at him, I've tried to
murder him I've got up in the night
with q butcher knife to cut his throat
from ear to ear. I'm sorry FIR it, and
now l want to beg bis pardon"
You can do that in the morning. /
want you to come to bed now. 1t Is
after 10 O'clock"
Don't try t fool me, Mrs. Bowsher,"
he laughed as he reached over and
tried to pat her cheek. It's just shev-
en- o'clock, and I'll bet a hundred dol
lars to j cent on it. Do you think the
cat will eve forgive met"
eff you viii go to bed"
II hope he'll forgive mel hope SO.
When he learns how much trouble I
have gone through in this world mebbe
be will pity me. Where's the cookF'
"In bed and asleep, of course"
Then / want you to go and wake
her up and bring her down here. !
want to beg her pardon. I have shaid
hard things OF that girl. l have shaid
that she made slop coffee and tea. l
have shaid that she drank up the milk.
I have shaid that she wasn't worth 81
@ year as q cook. I want to take 1t
gil back"
"But you can't do it tonight" she
protested. II hope none Of the neigh
bors saw you when you came in."
81 sheen sheven of our nayburs when
I came in and asked EN- If they was
feelin' weller than usual. Mrs. Bow
sher, is your mother hereF
"Of course not"
Then I want to telegraph to her. ]
have shaid hard things about your
mother. I have shaid she was an old
cat. I have called her an old rip. ]
have shaid I hoped she would choke
herself to death. One night l got uI
. and got the crowbar and was goin' tc
kill her. I want to beg her pardon.
want to shay she is not an old cat
You get piece of paper and write II
out. Shay that Mr.. Bowsher Is shorty
and will never, never do it again
Shay that he can't sleep nights fol
thinkin' about her. Shay that II sht
don't forgive me-
'eThat n~onsensei Mr.. Bowser,
want you to come to bed"
"Go to bed at sheven O'Clock! MOI
muchi Mrs. Bowsher, Is 'er icemaI
here?"
"You know he is not. Shall ! 60 Of
and leave 80 herey'
n want to beg that -iceman's par
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
A Miraculous Cure.

The following statement by H. NJ.
Adams and wife, Henrietta, Pa. will
interest parents and others. "A miracu-
lcus cure has taken place in our home.
Our child had eczema 3 years and
was pronounced %incurable, when we
read about Electric Bitters, and con-
Guided to try il. Before the second bot
tie was all taken We noticed a change
for the better, and after taking
bottles he was completely cured" It's
The up-to-date blood medicine and body
building tonic. Guaranteed. so and
$500 at H. r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

If taken at the Sneeze Stage, Pre-
Ventics- a toothsome candy Tablet
viii surely and quickly check an ap-
preaching cold Of Lagrippe. When you
first catch cold-or feel it coming on
take DR.. Shops Preventics, and the
prompt effect will certainly surprise
and please you. Preventics, surely sup
ply the proverbial ounce of proven
ton Sold in 5 cent and 25 cent boxes
by Robert r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
Passed Examination Successfully.

eS~CU IAdItiIIIICIoH
James Donahue, New Britain, Conn,
writes: Il tried several kidney rene-
dies, and was treated by our best ply
sicians for diabetes, but did not ina
prove until I took Foley's Kidney Cure.
After the second bottle I showed i'm
provement, and five bottles cured NE
completely. / have since passed = rigid
examination for life insurance. Foley's
Kidney Cure cures back-ache and all
forms of kidney and bladder troubles.
Jos. c. Shepard, J. Hicks Bunting Drug
TN
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE.

DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE.
Through the thoughtful kindness OF
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Holt Williamson,
quite a number Of guests including the
Book club and the Monday Afternoon
club, were pleasantly entertained BY
last evening. The following programme
was finely rendered by Mrs. Williamson
and Misses Ida Law and JOnsie Ba-
son, the latter of the music corps Of the
Womens Presbyterian college at Red
Springs:
Observation-Disclosures, Miss Law.
Observation-Disclosures, Miss Bason.
A. Thomas-"Dost Thou Know that
Sweet Land" from opera Mig
non," Mrs. Williamson.
Goddard-Bercense, from "Jocelyn."
B. Pierree-Serenade, Miss Bason.
Observation-Disclosures Capriccioso, Miss
Law.
Weber-"How Could l Fain Have
Slumbered," from opera Der
FreischutZ."
ADMINISTRATIVE Song, Miss Bason.
By request, Miss Law gave one of
Chopin's exquisite "Nocturnes," 10 the
delight of the guests, in addition to the
regular programme, and Miss Bason
kindly gave several renditions On the
violin, after refreshments had been
served, n before the guests departed,
all heartily expressing their apprecia-
ton OF a most delightful evening
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

If all reports are true ex-senator
Brown, who was shot in Washington
city Saturday by a woman whom he
had betrayed and deceived, got what
he deserved and the woman is where
she belongs-behind the bars.-Salis-
bury Post
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
Deafness

II you are gradually growins deaf Or are al
ready deaf or hard OF hearing. Try Botanic Bloea
Balm fR. q. b. Most forms OF deafness cf
partial deafness are caused By catarrh. and 70
curing catarrh by 3. B. b.. IN asands have hsc
their hearing restored
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. Ii pleasant
and safe to take. Thoroughly tested fer %
years. Composed OF Pure B,tznio Ingredients.
Serenefhens Weak stomaeks. eares Dyspepsia.
sample sent free by writing Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta. Ga. Sold by prugsss 81. per large
bottle CT sent by express.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

When anything happens to the
Standard Oil Company it raises the
price of Oil. Now that the sugar trust
has been mulcted in the sum of $780,
900 for rebating, we may expect a rise
in the price Of sugar.-Charlotte ChTon-
icle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

The war In Brooklyn owe the ex-
tortions of the beef trust takes a queer
form The mob smasheS the butchers
windows and then throws kerosene on
his meat. You can't seem to bust one
trust without boosting another.-New
York World.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

don sEaid he cheated US in weight.
I said tc was n robber. I shaid I
wou!4 l,e - nGuch MS head. Pco-
ucE. | unsfr LIN feel lad. AID | want
to t"- his r-s.on."
"Eaa can 40 sat n tire morning"
answers. ~. Gor@es rs Sic tool.
L.. = the aF:n and tried 10 get him
started lie took = step o. TWO and
,-ca pulled back and sat down and
SAID
Vante! to Apologize
And there's the Uilalan. What
did shay to him."
Nothing, You haven't seen him for
months"
"Nozzings7 Don't deceive me. Mrs
Bowsher ! know met 'e- mllkman
and called him Il robber. | told him
his milk was half water. | called him
a red headed son OF a gun. I shaid +.
could lick him with one hand t.cl he
hind me. I want to shee him and be-
his pardon"
Mrs. Bowser sat down and picked
up q book and tried to read. and. after
-...s.os
...a 49,,
ror- $500 80 oo,,oa -, 80.
] have shaid you tried to assass!natc
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

PUBLIC SPEAKER INTERRUPTED.
Public speakers are frequently inter-
rupted by people coughing. This would
not happen if Foley's Honey and Tar
were taken, as it cures coughs and
colds and prevents pneumonia and con-
sumption. The genuine contains no
opiates and is in a yellow package.
jos. C. Shepard, J. Hicks Bunting Drug
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

This is the easOn of the year when
everybody ought to try TO be cheerful
and to recognize the compensations
which almost always attend an Attic
tiOn.-New York Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

Alpine I%nnkeeper Ito guest who has
paid his bill and is taking a snapshot
Of the hoteI)-Well, I'm glad to e you
are taking away a little memento OF
my place.
Guest-Yes, I am doing 1t lest by any
chance l could make a mistake and
some here again.-Wiener Caricaturen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

If we thought that the rest of them
were morally better than Mir. Smoot
we could listen with more patience
to what they have to say about it
Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

Was it an other life or did we dream
that We used to get beautiful insurance
calendars about this time O year,
New York Mail.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

Congress will hardly pass a child
labor law. 1t may be thinking about
it, but before it comes to a vote The
members will find that the south is
not the only section that will be eff
fected.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
BIZ no,.nic Blood Balm 81. 3. e

Is your breath foul; Is your ' h1sk. IL
your Uoee stopped Do you sneef 8 great deaIF
Do you have frequent pains In II tDrelrs LIZ
ron have pains across the eyes, re ycr rEg
your sense of smell OF .sstet mere & lJp-
ping in the throat Do you hay aging In The
ears: Is there u constant b taste II TIE
mouth: Do you have a hackin ugh IL 10.
you have catarrh.
Catarrh in not only dangerous ! this way, but
IL causes ulceratioLs, desth and cay Of bones.
kills aabition. Otter causes hes 4 appetite, and
reaches TO generai ability. Eloey and insanity
IL needs attention 1t once Cure IL By taking
Botanic Blood Ram q. b. B. II Sc a Quf~A.
radical permanent cure. because IL rfds the ~
TEN Of the poison that case estaIrn-
away With every sysS On. giving strength TO
the entire mucus neff ,ane. and b. b. Il. sends
a rich. tingling 6ood ~ warm. Itch. pure Eiood
direct TO the pxraiyzed nerves giving U4rmth
and strength fust where II f. needed. and In
this way making q perfect. b .as cur" OF ca
tarrh In su fn forms.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
New Cure for Epilepsy.

J. B. Waterman, Of WATERFOWL, o.,
Rural free delivery, writes; MY dauga-
ter. afflicted for years with epilepsy:
was cured BY DE-. Kings New like
Pills. She has not had an attack for
over two years" Best body caeansers
and LIE giving tonic pills On earth.
&c at r. r. Beilamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
Social Notes
AND
News For Women
AND

Contributions for this column are
solicited. AT society items VIII be
gladly received but Dnlst bear the sig
nature Of the sender and also reach
Item sent In this manner should be
addressed to 1.-THE Society Editor"
care Of The Messenger. The name Of
the sender of an item will not be used
but must accompany it for our own
protection.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

Bessie McNeill, Miss Jane Tillinghast,
Mrs. Walter L. Holt, Mrs. Edmund J.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

who was taking home a joyful, and he
sbaid l was no friend of bis If l didn't
drink two glasses. Where's our old
4afT'
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18
BOWser Not
Candidate
Philosopher Makes Up His Mind
Not % Run Fo, the
Presidency.
HE NDJLGEs A LITTLE.
Wants to Apologize to The Cat and His
MotheI-.a-iaw-Counry Can
Keep or Calling.

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-18

On Monday afternoon at her home
on Orange street, Mrs. Robert Nash
entertained at an Informal but very
beautiful bridge whist party, in honor
of Miss Anne Gray Nash of
The parlors were lovely in their dec
praains of pink roses, and the re-
freshments were dainty and deli
cious. The guests included Miss
Anne Gray Nash of Tarboro, the
guest of honor, Mrs. Robert Adams,
Mrs. c. Van Leuven, Mrs. Edward J..
Wood. Mrs. Marsden Bellamy, Jr,
Mrs Thomas B. Willard, Mrs. Rob-
ert Gwaltney, Mrs. James T. Sears,
Mrs. Thomas Green. Mrs. Neil Emer-
son and Misses Lila Bellamy, May
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-08-23
An Eye for Business

Nellie, whose grandfather
began life as cabin boy and
finished as a millionaire, was
paid by her mother l cent a
dozen for pins picked up from
the carpet, to keep the baby
from getting them.
Nurse" said Nellie, as her
stock of pennies increased, do
you know what 1 am going to
do when | have 6 centsP"
mo" answered nurse.
Il am going to buy a paper
of pins and scatter them over
the floor and then pick the m
up" replied the young fiuancier
who was barely 5 years old
Elk.