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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31
SUSSEX CHANGERS HOLD MEETING.
Adopt Resolution for aPurer Ballot and Ma.
tionai Grange Law Concerning Alcohol.

''""' N'o"sS Law SohSeTning ALCOHOL.
Sussex Pomona Grange held very
interesting and successful meeting at
Laurel Thursday which was largely
attended. At two o'clock the session
convened in Grange Hall where an adj
dress of welcome was made by John
IL. West and most happyresponse by
Mrs. r. S. Johnston of Georgetown.
DR.. L. I'll. Neale, of Newark and E. II.
Bancroft, of Camden, were present.
and made interesting addresses, which
covered variety of timely topics.
The reports from local oranges were
read and showed an encouraging
growth aud healthful condition. State
Master Hervey Walker of Marshallton
made neat address IN which he COM
plimented the Sussex contingent upon
their success and progress. Resoln-
tions were adopted urging all members
to use their influence to secure the
publication of the ballot, and the res
olution adopted by the National
Grange concerning alcohol was also
adopted. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: Master.
Charles B. Jones; overseer, r. J..
Mills; lecturer, John H. West; stew
ards, @. R. Lewis, NJ. NJ. Phillips;
chaplain, H. Q. Lewis; treasurer, P.
j. Riggin; secretary, L. N. Richards
gate keeper, @. I. Neal; Pomona,
Lena Messick. Flora, Eva Short; ceres,
Jennie Collins, L. A. Stewart, Sallie
Short. The next meeting will be held
In Delmar in April.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31

A sporting paper recommends a Ger.
tain way of avoiding the bites Of o
dog, however savage. All one has tc
do is to stand perfectly still and hold
ones hand out. The dog, says the
writer, will take the hand into his
mouth, but will not bite it. But wha;
guarantee have we that the dog knows
this ?-London Globe.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31
Spoiled Her Beauty.

Harriet Howard, of W. o4th
Street, New York, at one time had her
beauty spoiled with skin trouble. She
writes: Il had Salt Rheum or Eczema
for years, but nothing would cure it,
until | used Bucklen's Aruica Salve. -
A quick and sure healer for cuts,
burns and sores, 25c at Benton n.
Weldon's drug store.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31

A reasonable amount of food thor
oughly d1gested and properly assimi-
lated will always increase the strength.
If your stomach is ''little off, Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will digest what
you eat and enable the digestive or
gans to assimilate and transform all
foods into tissue building blood. Ko-
dol relieves Sour Stomach, Belching,
Heartburn and all forms of indiges-
ton. Palatable and strengthening.
Sold by William F. Dunn.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31
some.hinw He Had Forrotten

Small Boy-Mister. kin you change a
ten dollar bill? Mister-No, sonny.
That belongs strictly to my ~wife's
share of the domestic duties. l might
have been able to change one long ago,
but Pm clean ont o. practice now.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31

Women are hard to understand
said the callow philosopher
"Not at ALL" answered Mr. Meekton
''Henrietta has never yet spoken hei
mind TO me without making herself
perfectly cleag' Washington Star.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31
The EARLY Boom.

when 1 was boy" said the rather
vain person, Everybody said 1 was go
ing to be president of the United
States"
yes" answered the seasoned poll
tician. Your case simply illustrates
my argument that it isn't safe to start
a boom too far ahead of election. -
Washington Star.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31

Secretary Wilson is credited with the
opinion that housewives all over the
United States will pay lower retail
prices this season for -four, meal.
meats, eggs. poultry, dairy products,
etc.-all on account of the big crops.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31

George L. Dobson has resigned his
position as consul general at Hang
chow. China. after but Il few weeks
He says Hangchow is the flthiest city
on earth. The Chinese don't bury Their
dead, sometimes even when they die
from cholera. and he is coming back.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31
An accomplished Fact.

Grandma, may take that piece of
chocolate you left on the table? l will
be so good"
"Yes, you may take it."
The little girl does not move.
"Why don't you go and get it?"
"Oh, grandma, dear, ate it first!"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31
AMERICAN HOG FENCE

the the Nnetents all the sold
last American If wasn't the best could that be possible?
We sold three times much of last did and
double that in 1906 We placed order long before Christ
and have the Had to do it, the demand and
with factories running night and day orders be filled promptly
But have the Wire and fix up Remember well fenced
farms the farms that pay.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31

De Wits.-So you saw me stealing q
kiss, eh2 Upton-I did, and | call 4.
larceny. De Witt (ecstaticallyl-Par
don me-grand larceny
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31

Farmer Hyer-How much milk does
your cow give? Farmer Myer-She
never gives any. You got to take 1t.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-01-31
Hoo Pastures are Necessary,

So says w W. Mcconnell editor and
Daman and authority the subject of hogs He also
1.-The raising profitable industries
of the day. He tells how be done in little booklet free for
the asking.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25

purchased of Mr. w. Ware. "Nayes. :"
a 400-acre tract of land on Gordon $
cree for So. SOC cash. Mr.. Warbur-
ton now has about 900 acres in one
tract in that section.
Twin csntaloupes' is the latest
freak from James City. Mr.. II. T.
Armistead grew in his melon field a
fine specimen of cantaloupe twins.
There is hardly anyone in the coun-
ty who can beat that record.
Every reader should have their
envelopes and letter heads neatly
printed. It IS cheaper and safer.
We cad sell you envelopes and note
paper printed as cheaply as you can
buy the plain paper. Call and let
US prove it to you. 1t looks business
ike to have printed stationery. and
1t is so convenient. too.
Great protection from fire-Gib-
raltar Paint-in all colors. The best
paint made for durability. because Of
its heat resisting properties. Must
stand the sun. the great destroyer.
and stands salt air. Griffin & Rolf.
painters, decorators and art dealers.
Williamsburg. Va. furnish all Glib
raltar products. paints and roofing.
These are the materials that stood
the fire test here April 8. l3t
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25
What is a Thinking Machine?

A brand new remarkable series OF
detective stories. the best ever
written. viii begin in Philadelphis
Sunday Press on September Second
Each story IS complete in itself. and
one VIII be published each week
The author has oontrived in an
extremely ingenious way to invent =
unique situation for each tale. The
problems offered are so involved
that no solution seems possible until
Prof. Van Dusen. the Thinking Ma
chine IS called upon. who invariably
suaightens out the difficulties bv
remarkably novel methods.
One Of these stories appears each
week exclusively in the Philadelph;a
Sunday Press. which is the greatest
Sunday newspaper in the country.
Be sure and tell your newsdealer
to serve YOU with the Sunday Press.
as you cannot afford TO miss this
great series Of stories.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25
Two Bitten by Mad Dog.

Two children OF Joshua Johnson.
colored, living in the Oak Tree.
neighborhood, were badly bitten
Monday By dog supposed TO
have been mad. One child's arm
was considerably lacerated, and the
other was bitten in five OF six diff
erent places. The father brought
the children to this city where they
were treated by DR.. d. J. King. who
SAYS the only hope for them Il the
dog had hydrophobia is the Pasteur
treatment Unless the county or
the public furnish the funds the
cannot have this treatment as the
are too poor. Il viii cost
$500 10 treat them.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25
ITALIANS IN BLOODY FIGHT.
GeTaI0na ScaIsra Probably Fatally
Wounded Win q Pick.

A terrible fight took place Mon
day morning az Lane Bros. & Cos
.Faiiroad camp one-half nile west Of
Williamsburg. when Calipay Do
.nenco. an Italian. pro5ably fatally
wounded Geralomo Scalera. anosher
Italian. Il seems 70 have been a
geneTal fight in which five Of the
swarthy sons OF Italy engaged. tour
to one.
Domenico and three others arr
alleged 10 have attacked Scalera.
The former struck Scslera in the
r'ght breast with a pick. inhictine a
deep and ugly wound. DR.. J. 3.
spencer. the camp surgeon. found
the man suffering terribly from
shock and hemorrhage. The fourth
and with ubs were broken and the
Jung Punctured. The physician SAYS
Z blood poisoning does not set in
the man VIII probably recover. he
is now lying in a bunk in one Of the
shannes OF the camp. He cannot
peak English. but an interpreter
ays be has a wife in italy
In his attempt 20 XIII Scalera The
.renzied man in striking. sank The
piok in his own leg. and also
wounded one Of the other men who
was helping bea, Scalera.
Deputy Sheriff r. c. Lawson
went to the camp and arrested three
men. The wounded man identified
mem as three Of the attacking party
ne fourth one made his escape
The statement OF the wounded
mar was taken by Mr. B. II. Ewan.
a lustoe from York county. whers
.hc tgnt took place. All the men
were aiken % Yorktown and lodged
.n ial' n the wounded man d..
they Viii DC tried for murder a, h.
next term OF York court
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25
TOono Topics.

Toano. Va. Aug. 24.-Miss Ma
belle Cary Msrston has returned
home after a most delightful stay in
Yorktown. Grafton. Crab Neck ana
Grove. where she has been visiting
relatives.
Mrs. Cary Wilkinson left last
week 10 visit hes brother. Mr.. J. w
Marston. OF King and Queen county.
Mss Bessie Wynne Marston ex-
poets TO leave today TO spend short
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. II. b. Cowle S
youngest child is verv IN now
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Mars,on
spent some days In Richmond last
week
Mrs. +. w. Milstead. OF Newport
News expects to visit relatives at
Toano soon.
MIS-. c. P Mars,on and little
daughter. Lucille. Will be in Rich
nord this week.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25
INTERESTING LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Inc Events Of a Week Told in a
Few Words.

Ihe continuous rains have greatly
damaged the small fruit crop.
Leather souvenir cards at cost as
long as they last.
Stones Drug Store.
a large excursion from Fox Hill
and neighborhood spent Tuesday in
Williamsburg.
Complaints are heard on all sides
about the fearful condition Of the
roads. Get behind your supervisors
and wake them up.
Many improvements are being
made to residences all over the CITY.
1t looks like the people are getting
ready for visitors next wear.
Mr.. Granville Gary viii move his
family into the new residence at the
corner Of Henry and Scotland streets
as soon as the building is completed.
DID you say stationerv2 Well
have a look at our stock Of box pa
Pers and tablets. It is the largest
IN town. at prices TO suit everybody.
Stones Drug Store
Or. H. w. Curtis. Of Lee Hall.
was IN Williamsburg Tuesday. Dr..
Curtis says there is no typhoid in
his section. but quite a number Of
people are sick with bilious fever.
Among those from James City
who attended court this week were
capt. Jno. Minor. Messrs. r. b.
Geddy. }. c. Warburton. P IT,
Cowles. and c. H. Slater.
Tuesdays Newport News Times
Herald says: &C. w. Geddy. of
Ioano. has returned to his home
after a visit Of several days in the
city as the guest Of c. c. Curtis.
1854 18th street.
Mayor +. w. Warburton Monday
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25

Miss Fanny Driver. of Ports
mouth. Mr.. l.. ID. Haynes. OK Nor
folk. and Mr. Herndon. of Newport
News. came up Sunday and joined
Miss Blanche Buiifant. OF Hampton.
and Miss Martha Farwcl. OF Fall
River. Mass. as guests or Mrs.S. 81.
Magil The party returned 90
Hampton in the evening.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25

Nancy Cary. wife of Miles Cary.
dropped dead TUESDAY
evening. She was buried Thursday
from the First Baptist church.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25
holdcroft Happenings

Holdcroft. Va. Aug. 2S.-The
annual picnic az Micah NE. church
was held on Tuesday. a large crowd
beng present. The audience was
addressed by Capt. John Lamb
.coagTessman from the third Virginia
district. Capt, Lamb IS very popu-
lar IN this. bis native county. and Is
well remembered BY the older eener-
aton. who are pleased 10 know thar
Charles City has annexed his con
gTessional district.
With the approach OF fan The
'sora makes lis appearance in the
marshes Of Eastern Virginia This
most delicious OF birds is hunted ,o-
both profit and sport. and stands
out little chance in the battle which
VIII soon open upon them.
The prouacted meeting a, Nh
Pleasant closed last Friday n,gb,
There were SIX additions 70 the
church as a partial result Of thr
meetings
The Confederate Veterans will
hold their annual reunion and barbe-
cle September I4th.
Among those visiting here his
week are Mr. Norman Carter. Mr.
Jack Buck. Miss Carv.e Nav Wil-
COX. of Richmond. Mr. Harry c.
Morse. of the S. A. L. railway.
Mrs. r. b. Blanks. OF Lower
Brass Ankle. has as her guests this'
week Miss Ecky Marabie and Miss
Alice Martin. of New Kent. and
Mrs r. A. Schultz. or Richmond
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25

j.. B. {. Spencer s, Bro. are clos
ing out their line Of summer shoes ar
greatly reduced prices. Ladies
$500 oxford ties at s.. 2S and 81. As
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25

Every reader should have their
envelopes and letter heads neatly
printed Ii IS cheaper and safer
We can sell You envelopes and note
paper printed as cheapiy as you can
buy the plain paper Call and let as
prove u to you Il looks business
= <e TO have prin,ed stationery and
l. SO convenient. too
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-08-25

Mr.. J r. Bush. of Tolno. was .n
town Wednesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-09-25
TIMID SAVAGES.
Indians Who Take to the Woods at the
Sioht of White Men.

An American who has spent several
years in the state of Chiapas, Mexico,
says the Caribes are the most primi-
tive Indians in southern Mexico.
Their clothing is made Of bark fibre
and bows and arrows are their only
more in length: the arrows are well
made and feathered with bright color
ed plumage. BY means of arrows haV-
ing a ring on them they manage to
stun birds so as to take them alive,
while fish are obtained by means Of
very long arrows, barbed all the way
These people, says Modern Mexico,
are timid and gentle, running out Of
their huts to hide If any stranger
comes near. Few of them know any
Spanish, and even these spokesmen
rarely visit a town, once In two or
three years seeming to satisfy them.
The Zapotecan Indians on the west
coast seem in all respects the finest of
all the tribes, and they certainly are
the handsomest. When the girls Of the
tribe wish to show great courtesy or
respect they reply to any question by
singing the answer, using any notes
they wish.
Another race called Lamachiks are
as timid as the Caribes. If traveller
passing through the country wishes to
stay all night they will say, I'VE have
no room. Got a big family and some
friends are coming to stay all night.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-09-25
A PARALLEL CASE--

About 16 years ago I commenced ad-
yertising improved agricultural imple-
ments in The Enquirer. ], did not con-
tent myself with saying simply that
offered certain implement, machine
or tool, but went into details as to how
and why 1t would pay the farmers to
use them. That was the day Of the
now happily for the farmer almost a
thing Of the past. There were hun
dreds of farmers who were skeptical
as to the logic employed. They could
not understand how 1t was that could
know anything that would help far
mers and as a result most of them
deferred buying for years and when
they did buy, although / was the indi-
yidual who convinced them Of their
need they often bought an inferior tool
from the other fellow, and later re-
pented. This leads me up to say that
for seven years / have been represent
ing the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Company in this section. I have re-
peated the assertion in these columns
hundreds of times that 1t is the best
policy holders company in the world.
make the statement because i, as well
as everybody who knows the details OF
the business, know II Is true. There
are dozens of men who have ignored
nv claims and insured in other COM
panies because, perchance the agent
was a special friend or for some other
reason than that they KNEW they
were getting the best company and
best policy, who have repented. Be
fore buying any more insurance in
vestigate the Mutual Benefit. You are
more interested than / am, even
though you may not believe 1t.
SAM M. GRIST, Special Agent.
"A. L. Carroll. G. w. Carroll.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-09-25
Go on to the next place-they will keep

Go on to the next place-they Will keep
you"
A man can ride thirty miles and hear
the same story at each place he stops.
The only way one can do is to go In
and put down his traps and order the
mozo to stake out the horses. If they
complain tell them to get out.
A piece Of money left in the house
next morning will heal all wounds.
Often they run off to the brush driving
their pigs and chickens before them,
there to remain hidden until the in
truders have departed.
Some curious customs may be OBJ
served among these people. One of
these is "barrido" Qiterally, "a
sweeping"). For instance. when man
is dangerously sick his wife will make
a "barrido," hoping in this way to save
his life
She kills a fat pig, makes a great
quantity of tortillas, tamales, pichol,
ETC., and asks all their friends to the
feast. Naturally they are never loath
to accept, and the feasting goes on for
several days. They sweep the house
and yard. and even the road, spotlessly
clean, and sweep and sweep.
Then a new cross is put UP at the
road to keep away the diablo. Some
times this cross Is adorned with flow
ers. If the man does not seem to i'm
prove they will do more sweeping,
and put up another cross at another
road or path.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-09-25
TAX NoTICE-l9O6.
Office of County Treasurer.

YoRKvILLF. s. c., Sept. Is, 1905.
NJ Office is hereby given, that the
IN TAX BOOKS will be opened on the
18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1906, for
the collection Of STATE, COUNTY
AND SPECIAL LOCAL TAXES for
the fiscal year. commencing JANUA-
RY 1ST, 1906, and will be kept open
until DECEMBER 31ST, 1905, without
penalty, after which day, ONE PER
CENT penalty will be added on all
payments made in the month Of JAN
UARY. 1907; TWO PER CENT on all
payments made In the month OF FEB
RUARY, 1907; and SEVEN PER
CENT on all payments made from
MARCH 1ST to MARCH 18TH, 1907.
After which day all taxes not then paid
will go into execution and be placed
in hands Of the Sheriff for collection,
and all single polls will be turned over
to the several Magistrates for prose-
cution in accordance with the law.
For the convenience of taxpayers
will attend at the following places on
the days named.
At Yorkville, Monday 18th day Of
October, until Saturday, 20th day Of
October.
At Smyrna, Monday 22nd day of oc-
tober.
At Hickory Grove, Tuesday and
Wednesday, 23rd and oath days Of Oc-'
tober.
At Sharon. Thursday 25th day Of
October.
At Newport, Friday 26th day of Oc-
tober.
At Tirzah. Saturday 9th day of oc-
tober.
At Yorkville, Monday and Tuesday,
Goth and 30th days of October.
At McConnellsville, Wednesday 31st
day Of October.
At Glover, Thursday and Friday, 1st
and End days of November.
At Yorkville, Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday, 3rd. 9Th and 9Th days Of No
vember
At Coates's Tavern, Wednesday 12
o'clock m., until Thursday IL o'clock
m, 7th and Sth days Of November.
At Fort Mill, Friday and Saturday.
9Th and 10th days of November.
At Rock Hill, Monday 18th until Sat-
urday 18th Of November
And at Yorkville from Monday 18th
day of November, until the 31st day
of December, after which day the PEN
alties will be attach as above stated.
I will receive voluntary payments of
road taxes from those who wish to pay
for the year 1907.
H. A. d. NEELY,
County Treasurer.
Sept IS. t At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-09-25
A WILDERNESS OF TREES.
Inaccessible Forests That Abound In
Guatemala.

Nearly all of the northern and
eastern part of Guatemala is cover
ed with a dense tropical forest, con-
sisting of mahogany, different kinds
of cedar. chicle and other hard woods.
Along streams down which logs can
be floated much Of the mahogany has
been cut, but as yet very little of the
other woods have been marketed.
This is especially true of the depart
ments OF Peten, Alta Verapaz and L.
abal.
Most of the forests still belong to
the government and the usual meth
cd Of securing the timber is by con-
cession, by which a certain number
of trees are cut at a given price per
tree, or a stipulated sum is paid for
the timber on a given tract. 1t Is
not an easy matter to get titles to
large tracts Of land in Guatemala, as
1t is discouraged by the government.
These concessions are not usually
granted for longer period than five
years. Sometimes it Is stipulated
that If a certain number Of trees are
cut during that time they must be
renewed.
The pine forests are limited, being
in the mountainous country princi-
pally and inaccessible. Most of the
lumber used comes from the United
States. principally from California.
The forests of this country are gener-
ally so inaccessible that the railroad
companies import nearly all Of their
ties and even import coal, because it
is difficult for them to get enough
firewood.-New York Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-09-25
duiaurulIs department.
CaIIino Him Down.

while I isn't namin' no names and
don't aim to be pussonal in muh spe-
ciflcations," said good old Parson Bag
star, during a recent sermon, Il is
bodaciously impelled to request a GER
tain worthy brudder to puhafter please
be a leetle mo- economical wild his
vociferation. 1t am all right to soah
aloft to a reasonable height in pra'r
and praise, but when a man sings so
vocanically dat de browns de choir
plumb out and causes de constable to
come uh swaggerin' round after ne
thinks de free fight am all over, and
pr2ys so loud and numerous dat de
puhsidin' elder 'nominates 1t a 'stur-
baiice radder dan a supplication, 1t am
sho'ly 'propriate for dat anonymous
brudder to take a tuck in his vocality.
De frivolous deems II funny, de devout
am shocked, and de sick and confiicted
In de neighborhood am 'sturbed of deir
rest; and II pears to me dat dat zeal
Gus but elaborate brudder am elected
to turn off his breath 'stid O. blowin 1t
out"
''Yassah! Yassah!" doggedly re-
piled Brother Shinpaw, the culprit, ris-
ing In his place in the midst OF the
congregation. But I wants yo' to
un'erstand, sab, dat rs free and un-
limited moral agent, and has de right
to worship de Lawd accordin' to de
indication of muh own conscience
sah!"
"Yo' sho'ly is, muh brudder," re-
piled the clergyman, land yo' also
most salaciously has! Whuh we difer
in de matter am on de extent of de
longitude to be puhmitted In de
stretchin' Of yo' conscience. And l
begs to leucidate dat 1t amt needer
praise nor worship to r'ar back and
holler at de Lawd like He was a
balky boss! De hat will now circum-
ambulate th'oo de congregation. Hur-