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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-04-13
HISTORY OF EASTER.
Day Commentaries Resurrection of
Christ-A Movable Festival
Among Christians.

1t is well known that in the early
Christian church for long series Of
years warm disputes took place as to
the proper date on which to observe
Easter The churches of Asia Minor,
following what is called THE tradi-
ton of ST. john" kept the fourteenth
day of the Jewish month Nissan. The
western churches, however, supported
by the church at Jerusalem and a few
others, said 1t was necessary that
Friday should always be set apart to
commemorate Christ's death, and
Sunday His resurrection. The con-
test grew so warm that each side ex-
communicated the other. Surely triv-
talities could hardly go much further!
1t is difficult for us to imagine that
our fathers could have disputed, and
separated the one from the other, over
matter Of this kind but it is true
that the apple Of discord which
seemed to the people of that age to be
made of gold, to their successors ap-
pears to be made only Of iron or clay
With us, as is we'll known, Easter Is
what is called movable festival. It
Is always held on the next Sabbath
after the vernal full moon, with the
exception that of the vernal full moon
should fall on Sunday, then, to
avoid all conformity with the Jewish
practice, Easter is not kept till the
following Sabbath. The vernal full
moon is that which either takes place
on March 81 or on the next date after
March 81. If the vernal full moon
falls on March 81, and that day hap
pens to be Sunday, then Easter
rannot be held till April 25, which is
the latest date on which Easter can
fall, the earliest being March 90
This is certainly very mechanical
eontrivance, and one which most peo
pie find 1t difficult to understand OF
remember. Owing to obvious connec-
ton between Easter and the Jewish
Passover, the French call the former
Paques (from the Hebrew Pesech
which means passing over) and OBJ
viously some such title as this would
be more appropriate than ours, which
comes from the Saxon goddess Eostre
believed to the same as the Syrian AS
tarte and the Greek and Roman
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-04-13

Venus, who was specially worshiped
in the spring season as the mother
and giver of animal and vegetable
life. From the earliest ages various
customs and superstitions have asso-
ciated themselves with Easter. AS at
Christmas it used to be believed that
all water was turned into wine and
that all cattle knelt in their stalls in
alteration of the infant Saviour, so 1t
was held that at Easter the sun
danced in honor of Christs resurrec.
tion.-Chicago Standard.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-04-13
THE EASTER BONNET TRAGEDY
Her pretty easter bonnet

Her pretty easter bonnet
Had full--hedged garden on It,
And fifty yards of ribbon-by the mass!
And of birds l counted plenty;
q am sure they numbered twenty0
Half the songsters of the settlement
alas
And 10! there came q wonder;
When the organ pealed in thunder,
And demurely in her cushioned pew she
sat
While the minster-bells were ringing,
All the birds-they went to singing
In Wild, tumultuous chorus on her hat,
And the bees-from meadows golden
Came buzzing down the velvet aisles and
dim;
They left their native bowers
And sought honey in the flowers
The roses on that Easter bonnet's rim!
Then the saints-they grew excited,
And they fled the scene affrighted,
And fans and other weapons did they
seize.
And that lovely Easter bonnet
With the full-fedged garden on it
Was surrendered to the mad, marauding
bees.
F. l.. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-04-13
THEIR SECOND EASTER.

Last year her Easter hat was grand
She was a recent bride
In church he held her little hand,
AS they sat side by side.
She has a cheaper hat this year,
For they have had to buy
SO many dainty things and dear,
And baby food is high.
But what care they, the foolish thingsf
With happy hearts they gaze,
And hear the whir of angels wings,
While Heaven receives their praise.
S, e. Kiser, in Chicago Record-Herald
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-04-13
A FaVorite Wedding Day.

Easter Monday is the Hungarian's
lavorite welding day, as it is supposed
hat it is especially fortunate for
marriages, and the priests are usual
y kept busy that day. The rest of
he week is filed with social gayeties.
ind the quiet of the vigorously OBJ
Ierved Lent is fully atone for.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05

The famous Alabama was afioat ~
months. In that time she destroyed
Il vessels.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05
CHAPTER IL.


In the shadows about the door, yet
outlined with sufficient clearness against
the black oak of the wainscot. a face
stared in upon us. Around the head,
crowned with a black skull-cap, fell a
thick growth of white hair that was
saint-like in length and beauty; the
beard was Of the like venerable purity
In a man of his apparent age the
cheeks were curiously rosy, while the
hand that held open the door was small
as woman's and delicate as old ivory.
For a moment l thought that the eyes,
exaggerated by the convex pebbles of
great gold glasses, turned upon me with
an expression of malicious satisfaction.
Yet this was but an impression, for the
gloom hung heavily about him where
he stood. and my sight had not been I'M
affected by nights of study.
"Wul not the gentleman step inn"
Graden continued, with a reproach az
my unhospitality in his voice.
Professor Rudolf Marnac-for it was
he who thus honored us-slid his dimin-
utive figure through the door and ad-
vanced. with a courteous inclination,
into the lamplight.
my dear young SIR" said he, In the
soft musical English with which 1t was
his custom to address me, az should not
have intruded myself at this late hour
but that am the bearer of painful news
which l felt 1t right to communicates to
you. Your friend, Hermann Won Stock
mar, died this evening of acute infam-
nation Of the lungs"
"DiedT I cried In hswildsrment.
why. passed him In the street at mid
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05

SHOES FOX EVERY BUOY Al AII PHICEH.
Mems Shoes. 50 to $3.50. Boys, Shoes. IS
Misses' & Chiidren's Shoes. $2.25 to 800
Try W. L. Douglas Women's, Misses and
nChildren's shoes for style, fit and wear
~ they excel other makes.
If could take you into my large
factories at Brockton, Mass. land show
YOU how carefully WI. Douglas shoes
are made, you would then understand
why they hold their shape, fit better,
wear longer, and are of greater value
than any other make.
wherever you live, you can obtain W. L.
Douglas shoes. His name and price Is stamped
on the bottom, which protects you against high
prices and inferior shoes. Take no subsfi.
fufe. Ask your dealer for w. l.. Douglas shoes
and insist upon having them.
Fast Color Eueiets used; they iUW not wsdy brossu
Write for illustrated CataIog OF Fall Styles.
w. L. DOUGLAS, Dept. IS, Brockton. Mass.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05
Are "New York Crazy"

There are more than 200 millionaires
in Pittsburg anu probably $50 are
New York crazy" They go to New
York for everything, and when they
reach there they spend their money
like drunken sailors.
The Pittsburg Chamber of Com
merce has just completed statistical
statement which shows that people of
the Steel City spend $4,000 900 an
nually in New York for the necessities
of life and the Injuries.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05

other usual symptoms of kidney
trouble-lassitude headaches, pain in
in the back, urinary disorders, rheu-
matte pain, etc. have box contain
ing IA gravel stones that I passed,
but that is not one-fourth of the whole
number. 1 consider poan's Kidney
Pills fine kidne. tonic"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05
Start international Bank.

A German-American bank will short
ly be established in Berlin the chief
partners of which will .e the Darn
staedter bank and the New York firm
Of Thalmann & Ladenburg. At the
commencement the new bank will do
business with the United States and
Inada only.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05

l passed about 21s
pounds of gravel and
sandy sediment in
the urine. l haven't
passed a stone since
using Doan's Kidney
Pills, However, and
that was three years
ago. l used to suffer
the most acute agony
during a gravel at
tack, and had the
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05
Yellow Peril.

More startling news from Sbang-
hail." exclaimed the man with the pa
per, excitedly. Il tell you it is only
a matter OF time when tie Chinese will
try to do rs up"
WELL" said the peaceful man In the
scorched shirt, lat present we will be
satisfied If they only do up our shirts
and collars can't even get them to
do that right"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
be ncurable. For great many years doc
tors pronounced it a local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment, pro
uounced it incurable Science has proven ca
tarrh to be a constitutional disease, and there
tore requires constitutional treatment Halls
& Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only consttu-
tonal cure on the market 1t is taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surface of the system. They offer one hun
ired dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials
Address, F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05
Rarstow, Cal, Fire Loss, $40. 900.

The explosion of gasoline lamp in
a barber shop started fire which by
midnight had totally destroyed the
business portion of Barstow, causing
a loss approximating $4,000
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05
Sinks Off Port SaniIac.

An unknown steamer foundered with
its entire crew off Port Sanliac Sunday
morning as a result of the northwest
gale.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05
CURED OF GRAVEL.

Not a Single Stone has Formed Since
Using Doan's Kidney Pills.
J. d. Daughtrey, music publisher,
of Suffolk, Va, says: During two or
three years that / had kidney trouble
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05

DR.. Kuno Fischer, the famous pro-
fessor of philosophy at Heidelberg
university, has retired on the ground
OF ill health.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-10-05

MY husband won't go 10 Europe this
year."
Whats his eDcuse7"
He says all the newspapers would
wonder why."-Clsvsland Plain Dealer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
Ech0Is-Mceu ina.

Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at
the home of Mr.. Charles r. McGufiin,
apretty home wedding was solsmniz-
cd, when his eldest daughter. Miss
Florence Crawford McGu ftin, became
the bride OF Mr. John Minor Echols of
Sewell, w. Va. Tue parlors were de-
sorated in = tasteful manner for the
occasion, and at the appointed hour
the wedding march WAS rendered BY
Miss Leila Echols as the bridal party
entered in the following order: First
the groom with his best man, Mr..
Charles Midleberg, then tho maid Of
honor aud brides sister, Miss Sue ii c.
Quinn, last tho bride with her father.
Til. ceremony was performed by Rev.
A. III. Fraser, ID. ID. pastor of the First
Presbyterian church Of this city. The
bride wore q beautiful going away
gown of gray cloth with hat and gloves
to match. Her flowers were brides
roses. The maid Of honor wore white
muslin. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Echola drove to the &. and D. de,
pot and left on an extended northern
trip. Some of the out Of town guests
were Mrs W. w. MEG uidn. Miss Kate
MeGGfin Wilson, Mis-. and Miss
Miss Florence Hiatt, Miss Leila
Echols. and Msssrs. Charles Midlebsrg,
Bland K. Hssse, Harry E. Whiting,
Samuel Wilson, w. F. Campbell and
Davidson OF ThurmOnd, w. Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
II Was T. C. Hunt, But

Roanoke, Va. April 16.-A remark.
able com binatiOn OF circumstances is
related bv young woman who return
ed today from Rocky Mount, to which
place she had gone to attend the funeral
OF cousin. A few days ago L. G
Hunt was accidentally killed by train
at Basic City by beng knocked off a
car by an overhead bridge.
His identification was incomplete,
and the dead man was supposed to be
L. G. Hunt, of Franklin county. No
tice Of his death was sent to &. l..
Hunt, of Robky Mount, and the re
mains were sent to his supposed broth
er. The body was followed from the
railway station by concourse of sup
posed friends and relatives, and it was
not until the coffin was opened at the
church, in order that the mOurners
could take last look at the dead that
the mistake was discovered.
1t soon developed that the dead man
was Il. G. Hunt, of Pittsville. Pittsyl-
vania county, and the remains were
forwarded to his fathers home for in
terment. He was % years old, and had
two sisters residing here, namely, Mrs.
Fannie Hunt and Mrs. Daniel Michael.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
Craffsn-GienE.

The Baptist church was the scene of
a pretty wedding Wednesday evening
al 6 O'Clock when Mr.. Charles H. Graf
ton led to the altar Miss Mabel Glenn.
The pulpit platform was beautifully
decorated with palms, and to the
strains OF the wedding march render.
ed by Prof. r. l.. Middlskauff. the
bridal party entered the brilliantly
lighted church in the order given
First the bridesmaid. Nisses Virginia
Fletcher Maggie Henderson and Mary
Dollhouse. and the ushsrs Messrs. j. P.
Asst, ID. Z. w ilson and William Glenn,
then the maid Of honor. Miss Bertha
Glenn. followed by the bride with her
father, Mr.. J. A. Glenn. They were
met at the altar by the groom and bis
best man, Mr.. William Flstshsr. The
ceremony was performed by the pas
tor, Rev. DR.. q. F. Gregory, using the
ring.
After the ceremony the attendants
marched down the left aisle and formed
four arches under which the newly we'd
pair proceeded TO the door. Ths bride
looked lovely in her wedding gown OF
white satin with = tulls veil. caught
with orange blossoms. She carried
brides roses. The maid Of honor and
bridesmaids wore white muslin and
carried bask cts OF flowers. The groom
is q promising young man, for q NUN
Der OF years has been connected with
the Home Fur iLure company. A mum
Der of handsome presents were recsiY
cd. Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton left las
ight for Richmond and other points.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
Notice to Teachers.

The examination of teachers for Au-
gusta county will be held May 3rd, 4th
and 5th. 1906
White teachers will come to the
Academy building in Staunton, color
ed teachers will come to the col0red
school building in Stanton. All teach
ers must come supplied with pen and
ink and scratch pad. Legal cap will
be furnished them at cost. Examina'
tiOn will begin promptly at 8 O'Clock
a. Ii. each day.
Those holding first and second grade
certificates that have expired or will
do so with this school year, can see me
about having them endorsed any Sat
urday in my office in Staunton between
now and date of examination.
apr Is st E. 0. PEALE, Supt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
T0the Richest Man

It's sound sense that we tell you.
Your work costs less dollar and Is
best every time you use the l.. u M.
Paint.
You do more painting with one gal
on of L & M. than with two gallons
of other paints and the l.. & M. Zinc
hardens the l.. s. NJ. White Lead and
makes the l. e. NJ. Paint wear like
iron.
4gallons L. u M. mixed with 8 gallons
Linseed Oil will paint a moderate sized
house
Actual cost l.. s. M. about $1.20 per
gallon.
A. Il. Terrell, Riverhead, N. Y.
Writes. ''l6 years ago painted with
L. & M. Only now requires repaint
ing"
Sold by G. H. Cohron, Stuart s
Draft, Va, J. B. Roden, WaynesborO,
Va, Augusta Milling & Mercantile
Co., Messy Creek, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
Circuit Court Iuries.

The spring term of the circuit court
will convene Monday afternoon, the
23rd. The following jurors have been
summoned to appear Tuesday morn
ing. the oath.
Grand Jury-Msssrs. N. ]. Baylor,
John p. Cleveland. George 5. Craig,
G. D. Gsrber, Samuel b. Harper, John
W. Montgomery, s. F. Pilson, y. l..
Shreckhise. T. A. Todd, A. d. Towb-
erman, J. w. Wise and j. S. Wine.
Petit ury-Messrs. W. n. Asst,
James W. Burton, Minor &. Berry,
Wilson NJ. Brown, David s. Condor,
John p. Crist, Thomas g. Craig, Fred
L. Cook. J. G. Dudley, Jacob H. Engle
man. Charles J. Grove, J. M. Jordan,
81. Clair Patterson, George 8. Roller.
David i. Alexander, John A. Sheets,
j ohm D. Ramsey. William 5. Ramsey,
p. G, Swltzer and David l.. Landes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
Local Notes or Interest.

Cut glass aud silver are what ii. L..
Laug wants you to Call at his store
and examine.
An interesting display of spring
clothing is what the Vein berg Cloth
ing Co. announce this week.
u. L Switzer says wedding gifts are
hard to select, but il you call at hi
place you will find it easy.
Every day w. 8. kniseley is adding
the latest new hat shapes to his stock
Som ething beautiful in headgear for
every lady.
VIM. II. Freeman Of Hightown,
Va. wants to purchase q second hanc
engine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
A Substantial Compliment.

The many friends and former
Pensioners of Rev. VIM. Cumming.
who some years ago served the Second
PRESBYTERIAN church here. will be
pleased to see from the clipping from
the Winchester Ky Democrat that
his present charge at that place have
shown their appreciation of his servi-
css by making good increase in bis
salary:
The officers of the Presbyterian
church have thought proper to increase
the salary of their pastor, Rev. VIM
Cumming, from 81, 500 per annum to
81 800 They reported this resolution
to the congregation which approved
of the action of the officers, and an
effort will be made this week to raise
the money which will no doubt prove
Mr.. Cumming is most
eloquent, useful and godly minister
who has endeared himself to the peo-
pie of our city without regard to
church affiliations and bis many friends
will be glad to learn of this further
of his worth.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
Some Waynesb0r0 Personals.

Misses Mena Harner and Mary
Weade left last week for Richmond.
Miss Harner Will visit friends at New.
port News and attend the wedding OF
ner friend. Miss Charlotte Manson, at
Warfield, Va.
Miss Annie Pollard, teacher at KOiu
er's school, has closed the term and
returned to her home at Farmvile.
5. II. Lam bert and Miss Nina Smith
and Mrs. Clyde Lambert left Wednes-
lay for Washington, d G., to visit Mrs
Jeter b. Smith. Mrs. Clyde Lambert
goes on to New York to visit her sis
ter.
Capt. II. o. Troy OF Amherst, visited
his daughter, Mrs. 5. s. Hopkins last
week.
Mrs. Lucy A. Richardson Of Char
lottesville, is the guest of her niece.
Mrs. }. Il. Cooke.
Mrs. Victor kOiner of Buena Vista,
is visiting her father, Mr.. B. F. Koiner.
Mis-. Frank l. Chew and two chill
dren have gone to Virginia Beach.
Fielding Pitzer, who has juat finished
his enlistment of five years in Uncle
Sans navy, is hero taking a well-earned
recreation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
SOME APRIL WEDDINGS.
Tyree-Munds.

A very pretty home wedding was
solemnized Monday afternoon at Six
O'Clock at the home of Mrs. }. ID.
Munds on East Beverley street, when
her daughter, Mise Marie Louise, be-
came the bride OF Mir. VIM. K. Tyres,
Jr. At the appointed hour. to tie
strains OF the wedding march playt
by ali orchestra concealed by palmt,
the bridal party entered in the follow
Ing manner: The usheIs, Mtssrs. John
ID. Crowle, Jr., and Chas. NJ. East
who made an aisle with white ribbon;
then came The groom with his best
man. Mr.. A. M. Tyrse, his brother:
then the maid of honor, the brides
sister, Miss Anne Munds, wearing
white null and carrying pink carna
tIons; then the bride with her brother
Mr.. James I. Munds Of New York.
who gave her away. She was att1red
In white chiffon trimmed with real
lace bertha, a family heirloom, and car
ried white prayer book. The ceremo
ny was performed by Rev. w. Q. HUI
linen rector of Trinity church, before
bes utiful improvised altar. The par
lors were decorated prettily with cut
flowers and palms, and the scene was
made more brilliant by many candles
in silver candelabra.
After the ceremony a reception was
given at which were present only the
two families and a few friends. Mr..
Tyree is now with the Underwater Rail
way. and after their bridal tour they
will locate for short time at Char
lotte Court House.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
EraiWall-MQAdaQn.

Mr.. Charles w. Fretwell ard Miss
Bsu.is Woodson were quietly maj ried
Wednasday afternoon at the home OF
the rrisl.ti Clergyman, Rev. d.. o.
F. Gregory, pastor OF the Baptist
church, q few intimate friends being
present. The bride 10 one OF Staun.
tons most attractive young women,
and the groom. \ most successful young
business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-04-20
Farewell Tour of MOdjeska.

In speaking of Madame Modjeska
who Is to appear at the Beverley next
Monday evening. the 2srd, in Mary
Stuart" or Macbeth" Mrs.
Grover Cleveland is reported
as saying: In her the art of
acting in our day has rejoieed in one
of its loftiest opponents. Madame
MOdjeska recently received the follow
ing from Paderewski, her compatriOt:
"Shak es peare has found in you an in
terpreter worthy of his most exquisite
and thrilling imaginations. and, in the
range of modern tragedy and comedy,
the refinement and charm Of your every
impersonation have ennobled the orig
inal." Sale of seats for MOdjeska is
now on at Shultz's Bookstore, and a
crowded house is predicted.