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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-20
Is There a Santa Calus?

The late Francis P. Church in the
New York Sun.
Once little, girl wrote this letter
to the editor Of the New York Sun:
"Dear Editor: I am eight years
old. Some Of my friends say that
there is no Santa Claus. Papa says:
If you see it in The Sun, it's so.
Please tell me the truth. Is there a
Santa Claus?
|:virginia O. Haalon."
Virginia: Your little friends are
wrong. They have been affected by
the sqeptioism of a skeptical age.
They will not believe except they
see.
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa
Claus. He exists as certainly as love
and generosity and devotion exist,
and you know that they abound and
give to your life its highest beauty
and Joy. Alas, how dreary would be
the world if there We're no Santa
Claus! It would be as dreary as If
there were no Virginias. There would
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-20

situation.''
He wanted only good greenbacks
and in rasping tones, speaking Of the
necessity of money, he said:
"You will have to go to the bone
ward if you can't get it,
As between the "shinplasters" in
rthe form Of Clearing House certif-
bates. and greenbacks he said he would
brefer greenbacks based on railroad
nd other stocks and bonds, although
hey were, in his opinion, filled with
tier.
He was, ne said, daily in receipt
letters from people who think
know all about the currency and
E schemes for currency reform.
But I don't even read them,'' he
It has been alleged, he said,
the bonds recently issued aad
been sold to the highest bidders;
he read a newspaper copy Of a
bv Mr.. Schram, Of New York,
he had bid S1.03 1-2 on $780,
the bonds but had not receiv-
Of them. although they had
low as S1.O2. The commit
finance. he added, could find
ther that is true.
bmptrollers of the currency,
are so complaisant and po-
they are in office that "al-
V one Of them has gradual
lie presidency of a bank.'
nanciers Put in Prison.
cials about the president,
o out to join the kings of
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-20

LUMBER-Rough and dressed, ton
gued and grooved Of all kinds and
GRADES. Shingles, sash, doors, blinds
Iaths, roofing, roof paints, etc. A
large stock of good material upon
which 7 will meet all prices, and
strive to give satisfaction.
C. Fl. Cannon,
Newberry, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-20

Passenger Train Schedules (ReVised)
Effective 1901 a. m. eastern time
Sunday, November 24th, 19o7,\ the
leaving time for passenger trains ous
Of Newberry Union Station will be
as follows:
Southern Railway.
No. Is. for Greenville =. 9.O7 a. m.
N. -, for Columbia .. ..10.35 a. m.
No. l9, for Gree1ville :. l.25 p. m
No. is, for Columbia lao p M
No. II, for Greenville 5.l8 p. M
No. 16, for Columbia -. - 9'4| p'm'
C., N. & L. Railway.
mo. IS, for Laurens 5.9 a. m'
mo. %, for Columbia =. 8.47 a. m'
No. 50, for Greenville ..1246 p. M
No. So, for Columbia :. 3.lo p M
mo. 21, for Laurens .. ..725 p. m.
mo. "a, for Columbia 8.3o p m
Daily, except Sunday.
The foregoing schedules are gwen
onlv for information, are not guar
anteed and are subject to change
without notice.
G.L. Robinson,
Station Master.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-20

BROADDUS & RUFF HAVE A
pretty line Of Christmas cards, al
so toys, &c. DON'T FORGET TO
CALL at The Herald and News
Building and see their assortment
before you buy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18

cred as soon as large enough for use
the bearing period will be prolonged
for a much longer period
For the best quality in the green pod
ded bush beans | suggest the String
less Green Pod, Extra Early Red Val
entine, Blue Pod Butter and the Extra
Early Refugee, which come on in the
order named, but for the home garden
it is usually more convenient to fix on
some one favorites variety and to keep
up supply by frequent paintings.
In addition to the green podded sorts,
make paintings, one or more, of the yell
low or wax podded varieties, or these
may be chosen In preference to the
green pods, as they do better during
the warm summer season and the pods
are less liable to rust than from the
early spring paintings. Of the yellow
podded sorts, the new Brittle Wax,
Round Pod Kidney Wax, Pencil Pod
Black Wax and Refugee Stringless
Wax are the best of the round podded
type. Some other new varieties have
larger and more meaty pods, but are
not as uniform in shape or as attrac-
tive in appearance New White Wax
is the best in quality and is the most
meaty yellow variety with a fiat pod.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
Bad Ventilation.

Few dairy farmers really understand
what good ventilation means. 1t is a
common thing to see hay chute left
open over the cows with the impression
that it will create a current of air to
ventilate the stable. The fact is, a
stable, to be ventilated, must have the
air drawn off from near the floor. This
is where the bad air accumulateS. A
shaft that simply takes the best air
from near the ceiling is damage.
Foul air is from 10 to 20 per cent heav-
Ter than pure air. The only system of
ventilation that is worth the name will
admit pure air from outdoors near the
ceiling and draw off the foul air from
near the floor, says Farm Press. Any
thing short of this should not be called
ventilating the stable.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18

with him. Norman's hand stroked his
mustache to conceal the smile at her
transparent tactics.
AS the car slowed. she rose burdened
with bundles. Then came a struggle,
confusion and sickening distress, as
she dropped back fairly on John Nor
mans knee. Then she realized what
the trouble wasLshe had tied her shoe
string to- his. She was profoundly
grateful for the COOL matter of fact
way in which he took her wild be-
havior. She struggled to her feet
again, and all of Rosedale that was
riding home in that special electric
cranel it's neck in intense enjoyment
at what was going on.
The motorman, angry at the delay
Changed the bell with furious insistence,
and the conductors sharp Hurry up
hurry up. lady; don't keep the car wait
ing." added still further to her nervous
embarrassment,
John Normanss clear voice rang out,
wait a minute, conductor" in the
tone of one used to being ObeYed. The
conductor had a profound respect for
Mr. John Norman and ran forward to
stop the changing bell. In the mean
time Norman had produced his pocket
knife and had cut the knotted laces,
his and hers. She gave a confused
murmur of thanks. and Norman, hasti-
~ catching up the parcels, followed her
out. There was no word of protest,
and his sympathetic glance revealed
qdivering lips and big brown eyes
suffused with tears.
The car whirred away and faint
echo of laughter was borne back. 1t
was the last straw.
"Fools.'' he calculated, while the girl
leaned against nearby wall and
laughed till the tears ran down her
cheeks.
The vagaries of women were beyond
his comprehension, and he looked his
bewilderment, standing mutely, with
suit case. bullying string bag and pot Of
fern.
please, please forgive me-" she
pleaded II cannot imagine how came
to do such stupid thing"
He liked the pleading tone and the
kindly way in which she looked at him.
cit was happy mistake for me"
he said eagerly, land hope that we
may be friends
She had an inkling that there was
more than the thought of good fellow
ship in his mind as he held her hand in
q lingering good night
Some months later Mrs. John Nor
man, looking particularly pretty and
charming. leaned across the dinner
table and put a pertinent question to
her husband
John, do you remember the evening
that I tied myself to you?"
''Of course | do. Is it likely that /
should forget anything so delightful?'
She hesitated 'Pve been thinking
Color came TO her face. John, did you
know that tied that string to yours?"
Norman leaned back in his chair and
chuckled.
''Of course 1 did. Why, didn't tell
you, dearest? Do you think that after
watching and waiting for months to
make your acquaintance l would
throw aside such an opportunity? You
tied yourself to me, and I knew it a
significant omen for our happy fu-
ture."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
Why Bill Was Umpire.

A cricket match was being played in
meadow adjacent to Farmer Cow
sticks orchard, and the worthy agri-
culturist was at the wicket.
There had been great difficulty about
an umpire for this match, and when a
boy from the local school for young
gentlemen volunteered to act he was
gladly accepted.
Presently. to all appearances, the
farmer was run out, but the umpire
said no; and in the next over he was
obviously stumped. but still the deci-
sion was In his favor, much to the
wicket keepers disgust. Then when
the farmer had compiled over fifty
runs. he was palpably ''leg before"
COWS that?' called the bowler.
The youthful umpire hesitated over
his decision and looked uncomfortable,
with a nervous glance over his
shoulder in. the direction of the or
chard
Then a Juvenile voice hurtled across
the meadow from the direction of the
lane:
You can give the old bloke out
now. Billy-we've got all the plums we
WANT
The farmer didn't wait for the Off
-ial decision. nor did the umpire stay
20 give it.--London Telegraph.
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grandnieces of Ezra Grey came to live
in the old homestead John Norman.
grandson of William the Offender
was more than ready to bury the
Ratchet. and it was his irony of fate
that he should fall in love at sight
with Helen Grey.
He was rich and popular and the
most eligible of Rosedale bachelors
He had never before been anxious In
regard to friendship with women.
During his thirty-six years there had
been so many things that he had con-
sidered more important. But for the
past four months he had planned and
schemed to reach friendly footing
with his neighbOrs and had failed.
They quietly ignored his friendly ad-
vances. snubbed him q few times, and
now the fear of marring the armed
neutrality kept him from Overstepping
their limit
AS Helen settled beside him in the
tram, he was very conscious OF the
pressure of her arm against his and of
the weary droop of her pretty head.
He had had her under espionage ali
day and this accounted for his unusual
proceeding, going back to ROsedale by
trolley.
He was eager to take some of the
heavy bundles that incumbered her
lap, but be dared not make the sugges-
ton; her shrinking movementfrom him
and her unfriendly glance were earnest
Of rebuff.
Twilight deepened, and the lights
twinkled in the car. When there was
elbow room, she must tie her loosened
shoestring. She made two or three
attempts to reach it, but to tie shoe
in a crowded car, with bundle laden
lap and gloved fingers. is no easy feat.
John Norman was aware of her eff
forts. as his foot was beside hers on
the rail of the seat ahead. When he
felt sharp tug at his shoestring, he
understood its significance. He knew
also by the energetic twist that the
offending string was tied in hard
knot and that was as it should be-
She signaled the conductor to stop
at a corner some distance from her
home, rather than at the nearer one.
where they must alight together. He
understood the significance of this also.
She was getting off, bundle laden, to
avoid the possibility Of any association
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
John Norman
Opportunity.
By C. r. Frame.
Copyrighted. 1907, by E. c. PARCELS.
BY c. r. Frame.
Copyrighted, 1907. by E. c. PARCELS.

The hands of the city clock pointed
to 6, and the streets leading to the
station fairly hummed with life. Sub
urban shoppers, business folk and the
idle minority were all homeward
bound. Electric trains whirred ana
changed in every direction, and eager
crowds surged into them.
"Rosedale, Rosedaler' shouted the
starter
Helen Grey gathered her suit case.
string bag and Boston fern and made
desperate efforts to secure place. Il
her haste she tripped on a loosenel
shoestring and fell heavily into her
seat She was weary beyond words
with the days shopping. 1t was a hot
evening, and the train was packed.
Passengers behind her crowded and
pushed. jamming her against man
at the seats end A brass curtain rod
which she was carrying prodded him
sharply in the ribs. She turned to
apologize. but the words died on her
lips when she found herself confronted
by the eager face of 1.-The enemy"
With d brief word she drew the of
Tending rod into place and tried to
edge away from him..
He had passed her early in the
morning bound cityward in his motor
car She had encountered him num-
Der of times during the day, and when
she had committed her one eXtrava
gance, lunch at Maclean's he, too, had
sauntered in and had seated himself
at a window table beside hers. The
enjoyment of her lunch was spoiled
by the scrutiny of John Norman's gray
eyes.
The fcud between the NOrmans and
Greys was of the fine, unreasonable
New England type. There had been
real cause for grievance at the outset,
two generations back, but when the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
Meat Food For Poultry.

Meat food is supplied in the form of
ground green bone, cooked offal (such
as beef heads, etc. and in the form of
animal meal (beef scrap Ground bone
is perhaps the best and cheapest where
one has bone mill; where not, beef
heads, livers, etc, give good results,
says writer in American Agricultur-
list. Animal meal, dried blood, etc.,
are good foods, but in many cases are
more expensive than the others men
toned. However, they are very useful
during the hot weather, when it is al
most impossible to use fresh meat.
Partially decayed meat should not be
used, as it is not healthful.
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81, 90 a Year. Send 10c for sample
Copy. CORRECT ENG LISH.
Evanston, Ill.
A .eman.s Complexioa.

It is rank foolishness to attempt
to remove sallowness or greasiness
of the skin by the use of cosmetics,
or ''local'' treatment, as advocated
oy the beauty doctors. The only
safe and sure way that woman can
improve her complexion is by purify
ing and enriching the blood, which
can only be accomplished by keeping
the liver healthy and active. The
liver is the seat of disease and blood
pollution. Greeu's August Flower
acts directly on the liver, cleanses
and enriches the blosd, purifes the
complexion 1t also cures consti.
patton, biliousness, nervousness, and.
induces refreshing sleep. A single
bottle of August Flower has been
known to cure the most pronounced
and distressing case of dyspepsia
and digestion. New trial size bottle
25 cents; regular size Is cents. At
Frost g. Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
When Umbrellas Were First Used.

The introduction of the umbrella in
some places has been regarded of suf-
ficient Importance to be included in the
local annals. About 1870 red leghorn
umbrella was introduced into Bristol
and it created quite a sensation in
the city. It was about the same period
that an umbrella was first carried in
the streets of Stamford, Lincolnshire.
1t was of Chinese manufacture and
Cow Mrs. Stockdale in 1776 is record
ed to have brought from the island
of Grenada. in the West Indies, the
first umbrella seen in Cartmel, Ian
cashire.
In 1910 DR.. Spens, a popular physie
clan, carried an umbrella in the streets
of Edinburgh, and he is credited
with Introducing it into the Scottish
capital. John Jameson, a Glasgow
surgeon, visited Paris about 1871 or
1882 and brought back with him an
umbrella, which was the first seen in
Glasgow, where it attracted unusual
attention. William Symington was the
nrSl person 10 carry du uHUIehd III
Paisley
1t is related by Horace Walpole In
his account of the punishment Of DR..
Shebberere for libel, Dec. s, 1853, that
when he was In the pillory a footman
held over him an umbrella to keep off
the rain. This has been described as
an aristocratic. style Of bearing pun
ishment. The undersheriff got into
trouble for permitting the indulgence.
London Chronicle.
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WANTED-By Chicago whole

sale and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary 500 and expenses paid week
ly; expense money advanced. Work
pleasant, position permanent. No
investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. Address GEN
ERAL MANAGER, 1874 F.. Lake
St., Chicago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
BUSH BEANS.
They May Be Had All Summer by
Making Frequent Paintings.

If you want tender, brittle pods dur
ing the hot summer months, make
small paintings every week or ten days
and use only the better varieties, sug-
gests writer in the Garden Maya
zine. If cultivation is thorough and
constant, the plants will grow for a
longer period, and if the pods are gath
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund TIE money on a So
cent bottle of Green's warranted
Syrup OF Tar if if fails to-cure your
cough or cold We also guarante
a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfact-
DRY or money refunded. Fox Bros,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
An AIIev Gate.

The idea of sliding alley gate is
suggested by Home and Farm in a
very handy arrangement for open pas
sageways into feed managers or other
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18

When you want anything in the
line Of job print ting The Times can
supply your wants in drst-class
shape.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
ALLEY GATE.

parts Of the barn where the ordinary
door is not desired. The rod should be
extended at one or both sides Of the
opening, as may be most convenient to
the builder, for sliding the gate.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
ROMAN CATHOLIC

GERMAN EV. LUTHERAN.
services will be held at 10000 d. M. except
last Sunday OF the month. Sunday School,
every Sunday at II 100, @. GUTEKUNsT,
Pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

y :. h. W Else, ASG 1T
Services every Sunday at 10:45 a. m. and
1880 p. m. Sabbath School at II M, Christ
ian Endeavor service at $50 D. m. All are
cor daily nyited.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
ST.JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. PULSIFER. Vicar

First Sunday in the month; Morning
prayer Litary and Sermon at 1896 "a. m'
other Sundays; Evening prayer and Ser.
mon at 80 p. M. Sunday School every sun.
day afternoon at 3;I5.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-07-18
Washburl7 Public Library Board.

N. ~ Oscar, president w. Ii. Irish
vice-president, o. Bryan, secretary; w
II. Irish, Charles l'eterson, Mrs. VIM. O'Neil,
). A. Oscar. # Bryan. Mrs, James A
Sheridan.
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City Officers.
School Boards,

l.. M, C.ausen president; II. 2. Axe berg
Secretary E. e. Kenield, vice president
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SCANDINAVIAN Nj, E.

REV, n. s. HANSON, Pastor.
Services every Sunday at 10:45 "a. M and
500 p. IN. Sabbath School 1900 n, Epworth
League at 700 p M. Prayer meeting every
Thursday at 500 p. no. Glass meeting every
Tuesday at scoop. m. ct the houses
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CHURCHES.
SWEDISH LUTHERAN.

services every other Sunday. Pastors
West. "a o.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-29
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
OF
APPOINTMENTS HUNDRED

The taxable residents nf Appoqnini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said HunGFed, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1905
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hunfred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GE0RGE u. D. HART,
IN TowNsEaD, DEL.,
SATURDAYS,
JUNE lst, Sill, 18th, 22d and 29th. 1907
From to 5 O'Clock, P. Nj.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE.
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
SECTION 35. That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day OF August there shall be
an abatement Of ., per centnm. On all
taxes paid before the first day OF Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid after the
first day of December FIVE per eentum
thereof shall be added thereto.
WILLIAM n. MONEY,
Collector ofTazes for AppoquiDimink Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-29


table conveyance with other
sightseers, an eight.mile drive
to all special points Of interest,
and driver to explain them, for
forty cents apiece. No, Rosalind,
not forty cents q point, but forty
cents a spectator. Yes,you can,
Cora. Ny street.car lady told
me SO. Then it would cost us
ten cents to get to and from the
station. So we would have an
outing twelve hours long away
up on the mountain among the
'loyeliness, a ride through the
cool shade, time to sketch or
gather ferns and leaves to copy
for decoration, ideas for no end
of interesting. stories, all for one
dollar and a half. Talk about
not affording it why, we can't
afford to miss it-at least ! can't
and Allison nodded brightly as
she picked up her palette again.
fro Re coNTNUED1
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-29
REDRESS FOR SHIPPERS

Delaware fruit shippers have vital in-
terest in the recent action Of the Inter
state Commerce Commission concerning
railroad rates for fruit shipments from
the South to northern markets. The
shippers Of this Peninsula have tried for
years to secure redress from what they
have ever claimed was unjust extortion
on the part Of the railroad company. 1t
will be seen by the following that the
farmers and shippers Of the South have
opened the way for this section to secure
Just and reasonable treatment.
A commission merchant Of Macon, Ga,
complained that the freight charges on
peaches by the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
road Company and carriers forming
through lines to Northeastern destina-
tions from Macon and Atlanta, were ex.
cessive both as to carriage and refrigera-
ton. The carriers charge per 100 pounds
to Philadelphia and New York was 81
cents, and to Baltimore and Washington
rs cents with an additional charge for
refrigeration to all these points Of l21
cents per crate Of AZ pounds, the mini
mum carload being $50 crates.
These charges the commission holds to
be unreasonable and unjust as is also the
carriers practice in using one minimum
carload requirement for transportation
service. The commission directs that by
July 18th the carriers involved shall put
into effect rates as follows:
For transportation other than refriger-
alton to Philadelphia and New York on
carload shipments rate not exceeding
rs cents per 100 pounds and to Baltimore
and Washington, rate not exceeding
70 cents per 100 pounds, such rate to
apply on q carload minimum of 10000
pounds for SO foot cars, and 25, 900 pounds
for 40 foot cars, and that refrigeration
charges on such shipments should not
exceed IL cents per crate or AZ pounds
and apply on a carload minimum of 474
crates for 36 foot cars and $50 crates for
40 foot cars.