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Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

little star woven In at intervals.
Its square mesh gave 1t smartness.
but it was bit too open for good
taste, so a soft mousseline lining was
supplied. Bands of gray silk messa-
line finished the waist, and these In
turn were elaborated with soutache
to match.
Filet net tinted to match the gown
material is smarter than ever this
season, and 1t may meet individual
requirements better than white. In
this case money may be saved by buy.
ing a crumpled or otherwise shop
worn remnant, since by means OF dye
and a fiat-iron, 1t can be readily con-
verted into new material.
The braiding may be done in mono
tone II desired or it may be sewn on
in parallel lines in ombre effect, using
three different tints. These lines may
follow the lines of the bands, or they
may be penciled upon them In zig
zags.
The following items entered into
the construction OF the gray voile
gown:
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
Braid Trimmings.

This will be braid season, so far
as trimmings go. Wide and heavy as
well as thin braids are to be used for
binding the coats Of tailored costumes,
as well as for trimming the coats.
The use of braid is confined chiefly
to the coats, although the French are
in some cases. using little braid on
the skirts. In America. however, the
tendency Is to have the skirt absolute
T. devoid of trimming. no matter how
elaborate the coat; indeed, the more
elaborate the coat the palmer the
skirt.
AS the season advances and coats
are made longer for the cold weather
OF winter, the skirts must necessarily
be plain.
The French almost universally pre-.
fer the graceful circular skirt to the
clumsy plated affair so much more
worn here, and circular skirts lend
themselves BETTER to trimmings than
the plated ones.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
Corded silk Used for Hats.

Odd, small hats, some charmlLk,
some merely bizarre, are fashioned
entirely from shirred and corded silk
and trimmed In bows Of the same silk
in velvet, In wings. or In the velvet
flowers which are so exceedingly beau
tiful this fall, Larger shapes, too, are
made up in the corded silk, the wide
brims being faced smoothly with vel.
vet, while the trimming Is OF feathers,
flowers or velvet.
The light faclngs in dropping
brimmed dark hats and the dark
facings IN light hats often render be.
coming a model which might other,
wise be unbecoming, but contrasting
facings are by no means the rule The
summer season has seen fad for one
tone, somber hats worn with white OF
delicately tinted frocks, and this idea
Of the all dark and contrasting hat
promises to hold over into the new
season.
The new purples and violets arr
particularly fancied for such hats a
the moment, but are being exploltet
30 violently that the woman who can
not afford 10 throw hat away q
soon as she Is tired of II will do wei
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
Startling Stocking Style.

There is decided change in stock.
ings this year In that the plain mesh
has taken prominence over the lacy
openwork. These plain stockings Of
silk or thread are OF the gauziest and
finest texture and are more often than
not quite plain. Still there are some
beautiful embroidered designs, prefer
ably in delicate flower patterns in con.
trasting colors or In large fiat spots,
the exact color Of the stockings.
Stockings should match the shoes as
far as possible, but a rather pretty
fancy is the wearing Of bright pumps
az an accompaniment OF the natural
colored silk and linen gowns.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
A Stone Country.

II you were to ask child In our
neiphborhood to imagine a country
with stone you would be expecting
too much OF him. Born OF race OF
masons and quarrymen, brought up
IN n stone house, trotting along the
lanes to school between dry" (that Is,
innocent Of mortar) stone walls, and
with a disused quarry for play
ground. such a child would hnd II
next to impossible to picture the nat
and monotonous fertility OF Holland
A stone country such as this has a
gracious loveliness quite unlike the
austere beauty of graniteribbed
mountain side. Ours is scottish stone
after all, an imperfectly petrified clay
called by some bastard freestone.'
and our climate is mild enough to
favor the natural growth OF acacias
and sycamores, walnuts, and many an
other pleasant tree, besides the harder
beech and fir. The dripping mists OF
our deep valleys help to clothe roofs
and walls with orange, white and gray
lichens, and MOSES OF the pin-cush'
tony type, golden. green and brown.
ne crop In the season paints each
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

blackberry pie. Far be II from me to
go to gallivantin' about on church pic.
MICS"
She took the basket down to the
station, where Mr.. Dancer met her.
He put the basket on bench In the
station waiting room while he assisted
his wife up the high steps. He then
returned to his place Of business and
never thought Of the basket again un.
III lunch time.
Abe Doremus, the station agent,
saw the basket, and decided that some
one Of the excursionists had forgotten
her lunch. Alderman Frank n.
Unangst came along. Doremus told
the alderman Of his find and asked
what he had better do with II.
Give It 10 some poor family" said
the alderman, "and they can return
the dishes TO you. The contents might
1 spoil before night"
Calling a porter. Doremus said:
Take this over TO Mr.. and Mrs. Jenk
ins. Tell them to eat the contents ant
return the dishes"
Two hours after Mrs. Jenkins re
turned the dishes, cleanly washed, an'
J thanked the station agent 70 hi
kindness
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

. in for occasions OF ceremony. In all
cases the material will be drawn tight
ly over the shape and the best milli-
ners use some mysterious paste to
make the material stick close. ANA
teurs may be pleased to know that the
stuff used by makers of waterproof re-
pairs is an excellent thing for making
thick satin cling to hat shape, but,
of course, sufficient time must be CIV
en- for the distinctly disagreeable odor
to wear of.
Another new hat which is making a
strong bid for favor, 10 that with the
brim much broader at the sides than
at front or back in fact, the front and
back of these new hats are quite
short, and the sides jut out in most
imposing manner. These hats are not
every woman's wear; they demand a
special style OF hairdresslng. The hair
must be carried back over large friz-
cites at the sides and dressed very
loosely. The whole effect is rather
quaint, as the triHmings on these hats
follow the outline of the shape, with
| the result that at the front and back
the hat looks very large and en- pro.
file 1t seems as small as toque!
And yet another novelty-this time
in the world of wells. The newest veil
is a length, measuring yard and
half, OF silk net covered with large
chenil spots and worn in bird'case
style, without any edge or border!
Personally, ! think these wells exceed
iagly unfinished and not too becom
ing, but they are all the rage and
adopted by the best-dressed women.
This veil in the new shade of prune
is in great favor, and worn with
black hat It is not without charm;
dark green is also much worn, and, o
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

someday, when all life's lessons have
been learned,
And guys with autos know a thing or
two,
When their machines have twisted been
and turned
Into a pile of junk; when black and
blue
Their bodies. then, perhaps. they'll regu-
late their speed.
And care about the way they risk their
necks;
And maybe then we'll never have to
read
About 80 many careless auto wrecks.
milwaukee Sentinel
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
A LOST LUNCH.
Alderman, STATEN Agent, Merchant
and Poor Family Made Happy.

Mr.. and Mrs. George S. jenkins, old
residents OF Bloomfield, enjoyed the
best dinner recently they have had
in many months-siuce Thanksgiving,
in fact-while Thomas C. Dancer. the
Glenwood avenue newsdealer, and his
clerk, for whom the dinner was in
tended, had to be satisfied with free
lunch. Il all happened because OF q
Sunday school excursion, toe.
The Methodist Episcopal church. the
Watsessing Methodist church, and the
First Baptist church, all Of Bloom
feld. held a union outing recently at
Cranberry lake.
Among the eXcursionists 'as Mrs.
Dancer. Believing that her first duty
lay in preparing for her husbands q
wants. she cooked q fine luncheon
There was roast chicken, bread and
butter. stewed corn, potatoes au gra
tin. dill pickles, olives. coffee and
generous amount Of blackberry pie
for Tom" she thought lust loves
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

How did you enjoy it?" asked the
latter.
1T was fine" answered Mrs. Jenk.
ins, "and We used the silver knives
and forks to eat 1t with, too. My, but
that chicken was good"
Just one hour after the return OF
the dishes Mr. Dancer ran into the
station looking for his basket. The
station agent explained matters.
Wasn't very hungry anyway, to-
day he said, Anyhow, I'm glad |
didn't get it, cause know it must
er tasted mighty good to the
Jenkinses, Oh, my wife's a good cook,
/ Abe"
Bet the Jenkinses think So" he
! called back
That's what made the station
agent newsdealer and alderman 50
happy today" said Mrs. Dancer when
she came Washington Post
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

wall.top yellow; the small lilac toad
fax hangs wherever 1t can find root
hold; wine-red Ivy, five.pointed and
veined with vivid green, pushes be-
tween the stones and clasps them in
the close grip Of knotty dust-brown
fingers; and tiny blue harebells and
gay rock roses deck the coarse tufts
of wayside grass below-London
Spectator.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

displayed l striped long
sSated variety The pattern soft against dark ground inter
with buttons the striped tweed ntered with braid
wrought being further details while the : lining must
stripes are arranged CONTRASTING form edged with stitching and each
finished off with effective
The other leading
being considerable being entirely
bright
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
Chanaeable SILK.

Some OF the prettiest frocks OF
transparent materials are worn over
foundatLons OF changeable silks. One
for evening wear combined two col
ors In the Innings, A striking gown
OF white net was shown made over
white silk, with a deep ruffie OF pink
silk at the foot.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
For Embroidery Edges.

Many garments are spoiled by hav.
ing the embroidered edge split and
frayed by a careless laundress. The
garment can be made to last twice as
long and many dollars saved by
stitching around the scallops twice.
this makes a strong, Arm edge and
does not detract from it's appearance
Mrs. l.. g. p.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
Five PLAYERS Are Sold.

Taylorville.-The directors Of the
Mattoon Base Ball association an
nounced that they have sold five OF
the members Of "the champions" to
outside clubs and will receive $1,000
for the Ave players.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
SENTENCE SERMONS.

Our lives are the lips of the Most
High.
Only a coward will hide behind his
conscience.
Your superiority does not depend
on your pedestal
Self Is the only thing that really
can break love tics.
Religion is the touch of the infinite
on all our affairs.
An honest message never has
trouble finding hearers.
1t takes more than, soft solder to
cement souls together.
1t takes more than headache cures
to set the heart right.
The only worthy high living is that
which puts the soul on top.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

10 find net two yards wide at 80 cents
per yard.
Certainly we will, and gladly. That
is the very object OF these articles
AS It happens, It wasn't a bargain"
at ALL as bargains go, for 1t was
bought in regular department store
and In the regular way. The buyer
visited the lace-curtain department,
where she found meta large OF mesh
and fine of mesh, snowy white,
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
Baptist Church Dedicated.

Petersburg.-The Baptist church OF
Literberry, which has been undergo
ing a thorough remodeling, is now
completed and was rededlcated Sun.
day morning at IL o'clock. Rev.
Gather ofiiciated.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
Street Car Company Loses.

Peoria--A jury In the branch court
gave Mrs. Ida e. Moore a verdict for
$3.50 damages against the Peoria Rail
way company for injuries alleged to
have been sustained when the lady
fell from a street car.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
HIT CHIT

RACEFUL indeed
to some faces are
the new shapes Of
the cloche hats.
which show a va
ration from the
ubiquitous all
around s h a p e.
They are turned
up slightly at the
left side. close to
the front. and as
a result lose their
q u a int IN u S h.
room" look and
gain In smartness.
Satin and taffetas
hats will be all
the rage this win
ter. especially sat
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

Reggy sapp-Yeas, the young lady
from Boston Said reminded her of a
beautiful flower. Weally, don't you
think resemble a pansy?
Miss Tabasco-Yes, a chimpanzee
Chicago News.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
A NEW AUTUMN MODE.
Round Toque Of White Felt Covered
With a White Coo de Roche.

take it, and while the bept stiff felt is
not as good as the average soft felt,
there are different grades in 1t, and
the best should always be purchased.
Trimmings. should. of course, also be
of good quality, and II one cannot af.
ford really fine ostrich plumes that
will outlast several hats, It is better to
get wings or quills and use fine vel.
vets.
Quill-trimmed hats cannot be worn
with formal and elaborate costumes.
so that Of necessity some sort of
plumes or rare wings are necessary.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24


Illustration No. is an attractive
and refned-looking gown, carried out
in silky voile OF a charming tint Of
gray. Its style and character make
II appropriate to wear TO ladies'
luncheon, or bridge" for afternoon
and informal evening calls; to church,
lectures, concerts and the matinee.
All told, its cost as shown In the esti-
mate furnished below, is little over
seven dollars. II is true the voile
was secured at an exceptionally low
figure, being picked up at clearing
sale; but 1t was merely one Of hun
dred other left-overs similarly re-
duced at the end of the season In or
der to make way for fall goods.
Material dainty enough to fill in the
open throat and sleeves had to be
bought at the regular counter, for
remnants of that character are apt to
be soiled or rumpled. Pretty piece
of white filet net was found. showing
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
Open Hennepln Canal. October "a.

Sterling.-The war department has
set Thursday, October "a, as the date
for turning the water into the Henne.
pin canal. Gov. Charles s. Deneen
will deliver an address here at the
opening OF the canal.
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24
DRESSING ON DIMES

creamy, and ecru, fully 70 inches wide
and costing SO cents per yard!
Here is the table of cost:
Morgan County republican., 1907-10-24

to think twice before buying one Of
che purple hats.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-12-19
By ALICE LOUISE /


aWell, I'll be hanged.' | CALCULATED
in evaporation
1T seems to suit We better to be
blowed," came voice from the door
way, where ! discovered the station
factotum shedding the light of his
grinning countenance on my gloom.
Just then, beguiled by a treacherous
lull in the storm, removed my anchor
ing hand from my hat and raised my
umbrella, still straining my eyes up
the road. Where in thunder" 1 be-
gan, but got further Down swoop-
ed the wind and, with ain exultant
howl, tore my unanchored hat from
my head and tossed it over the river
bank, at the same time turning my silk
umbrella inside out with an ominous
swapping of the slender ribs.
The station agent backed into the
room. Better come inside" be sug-
gested affably, before your hair gifts
tired of hangin on to your head
4sWell. | am in a predicamentr' / ex-
claimed, acting on his advice and look
ing around the little station in search
of my baggage. sent on an earlier train
"A1ust have gone on said the agent,
seating himself on one corner of the
table which contained the telegraph
instruments. "Aint none been toted
in here today. Ill telegraph for il, =
he added eonsolingIy, and you'll like
ly git it back in the course of a couple
of days"
In view of the next evening that was
indeed the consolation of Jobs COM
forters. Two daysiv / exclaimed, hor-
ror stricken. See here! I've got to
have it by tomorrow afternoon
The agent grinned, taking uncom-
fortably accurate measure of me
FUN, / understand" he unused, kick
ing the table leg. Girl in the case.
Don't know where you'll find any girl
in BixDy, except meditatively. "at
tie Pines
Girls at the Pines! Involuntarily my
hand sought my mop of wind disheyel-
ed hair, seeing which the agent grin
ned and resumed, @Hired girls they be
but that Betty's a beauty
Il am cousin of Mrs. Smith" be
gan with dignity. s.She wrote me she
would meet me at the station"
The agent shook his head '.She-
can't be in two places at once"
what do you know about it?' l de
manded.
..She went across the river this after
noon TO Mayville and hain't got back
yet. Roads are awfully heavy. Guess
you'll have to hoof it up the hill.''
Something of foregone conclusion
that is | returned grimly, shiyering
as fresh outbreak of storm shook the
station.
Suddenly a sheepish grin overspread
the agents face. He arose and opened
a door behind him, speaking without
looking back: See here, now, I'll tog
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-12-19
paintiness In clothina Gifts.

In the giving of Christmas gifts there
is so much difference in the appearance
Of the outside daintiness and the ordi-
nary wrapper, says the editor of Ma
dame, that would suggest to my read
Sers that whenever possible elothe your
gifts in fancy covering. Dainty color
ed tissue paper tied with baby ribbon
in contrasting and harmonizing colors,
with a spray Of holly tucked in the
bow. will speak Of the senders inter-
est. Again large envelopes of Powered
Grape paper or Japanese napkins tied
with tinsel cord and a spray of mistle-
toe is novel device for sending gifts.
You should do this to the home gifts
as well as to those which go to outside
friends. 1t would also be nice to in
close Christmas card or send with the
gift some appropriate and personal
quotation. 1t expresses a special greet
ing.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-12-19
Il promise" / replied confidently.


The bolt was slipped back. the door
opened, and /, furling my huge umbrel-
la, stepped inside. the med dripping
from my coat and "A drop OF blood fall
ing from my seraped chin.
/ certainly presented a strange APP
pearance. but no stranger than the
scene into which l had projected my
self. In the middle Of the room stood
a scowIing Bridget, her muscular arms
barred to the elbows, poker in one
hand and long handled hammer in
the other. Peering over her shoulder
was Betty. large eyed and trembling,
but undeniably worthy of the agents
sncomiums on her good looks.
| shut the door, backed up against
It and removed the derby from my
head respectfully, whereupon Budgets
severe face relaxed, and Betty, ven
turing from her refuge, demanded my
credentials.
s'The letter you promised to let US
see' she faltered.
Laying the derby on the floor beside
the umbrella. began prolonged
search under the suspicious scrutiny
of four sharp eyes. It was nervous
work My garments collectively boast
thirty-fve pockets, all more or less in
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-12-19

If" as Bridget grimly added, "ye
amt legged it monny a mile away
thinkin' OF tn prison barsr
had given my promise; therefore
submitted and ambled forth in slap
ping slipper and patent leather shoe,
while behind me came Bridget. fully
armed, and beside her Betty holding
the lantern, which cast my shadow i'm
mense and grotesque. with the old der
by resting on my ears and the agents
raincoat tapping about me. At the
last moment Betty had allowed me the
protection of the agents umbrella, $50
long as it is his worst one, she ex-
planned to Bridget.
Betty unlocked the barn door and
rolling 1t back, pointed to a sleigh just
inside the door, There are robes in
the Sleigh she said, so you needn't
freeze Then she came quite close
and spoke low, 'sAnd hope you're not
thief and viii be here in the morn
ing"
MY mortal frame VIII certainly be
here" / answered solemnly, climbing
into the front seat of the sleigh, but
whether it will be In a timber or solid
fled condition only the morning will
reveal"
The door was rolled back again, and
I was left in darkness to wrap myself
up as best could in the fur robe, I'M
der whose warmth laughed at the
late unpleasantness Finally I dozed
off, with the comforting reflection that
no one but Clara would know of my
predicament and that could get out
fitted some way on the morrow in time
to fulfill my engagement in Mayville.
Alas for the best laid plans o mice
and men! It was 10 o'clock perhaps
when / was aroused by confusion of
sounds outside the door voices, the
crunching of wheels and loud laughter.
s.Stolen speons!" ! heard in a famIl-
lar voice. ssThis is the richest joke
ever got on to. Now show up the con-
tents of the other box the little one. /"
The little box! Ny hair arose under
the derby 1t was Harold's voice, aud
how In thunder
Back rolled the door again, and In
drove closed carriage, the side lights
binding me- Following the vehicle
came Betty and Bridget, the former
fearful, the latter defiant, still Juggling
her hammer and poker
Merry Christmas, Robr' reared Har-
old, dismounting from the carriage, i'm
maculate, dry and increased. Behold
him, Clara, Bridget's tramp and thiefw
Hugging himself In glee, he proceed
ed to prance around the sleigh, view
ing me on all sides, while the coach
man, depressing bursts of unseemly
mirth, watched me out of the tail of
his eye,
Clara, Laughing Historically and
clutching the spoons in one hand, gave
me the other, explaining as best she
could between her commissions of mer-
riment: we stopped at the house, and
the girls told us of your plight. oh,
I'm 50 sorry, but had to go to May
Vile, and there found Harold and
brought him back WITH"
The rest was lost ON me, for slipping
out of the vehicle. something held
tightly In her hand was Rey Day. For
one awful moment prayed the floor
to open beneath me, for no man would
willingly appear ridiculous before the
one woman In the world. But suddenly
Rey raised her eyes to mine unsnii-
lngly, but with an expression n them
q q Il & -.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-12-19

her shoulder and challenged, Il don't
believe a word of tt 2
As surely as / sit here,n declared
solemnly, she intrusted a message to
me and made me promise to deliver
II" and then | stopped
Bridget came d step nearer Betty
bent forward eagerly. Out with it!''
commanded Bridget.
/ hunched down comfortably in my
chair and spread my hands over the
hot stove. Not one word more until
morning. | declared firmly. In the
morning I'll tell YOU
Bridget and Betty retired 20 a cor
ner and consulted, sBridget's face be-
ing turned in my direction still. Frag-
ments Of the conclusion reached me-
1.-THE barn-sleigh robes till they come
home"
1t was Betty who explained the con-
nection between these incoherent re-
marks. and it was evidently Betty who
had persuaded Bridget to harbor me
on the premises If would submit to
the conditions namely, leave the stol-
en- goods with her and Bridget, betake
myself to the barn, desist while there
from smoking and be quiet until Mrs.
Smith should return and admit me to
the house or not, as she wished
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-12-19


you out to get up there if you'll prom
Use to speak a good word to Betty for
me sort Of recommend me, you know
Whenever / see 'er myself my tongue
gets into such darned mixup with
my teeth that can't get word out"
/ looked eagerly over his head into
the closet. Recommend you to Betty ?
Well, that / wiIlyou can bank on that
If you'll get me out Of this hole
He did his best, but the results were
certainly not gratifying to my vanity.
the agent running mainly to BREADTH
while run to height. His rusty derby
encountered the tops Of my ears, while
his raincoat missed the skirts Of my
topcoat by good foot, and his rubber
boots, inside Of which my trousers
were tucked rubbed up and down on
my heels with maddening persistence