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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
Arithmetic Boiled Down.

The difference between the cube Of
any number and the number itself is
always the product Of three consecu-
tive numbers and is also diVisible by
6. Thus the cube Of 4 Is GA. The diff
ference is 60, which Is the product of
3x4 S and which also contains 6
ten times.
A prime number Is one that cannot
be divided by any other number ex-
cept itself and /, without leaving q
remainder, such as 3. 5 or Z. If any
prime number is divisible by with q
remainder of l, the prime number will
be found to be the sum of two squares.
Thus 13 is the sum Of and 8. which
are the squares of 2 and respectively,
and % is the sum Of ard 25, the
squares OF and respectively.
The sum Of the odd numbers begin
ming with l will always be found to
be the same as the square Of the num-
ber Of terms added Thus the sum
Of !, 3, S, Z anu 8 is 25. We used five
terms and the square root Of 25 Is 5.
1t thus will be easy to tell the sum OF
any number of odd numbers in success
sion II the first term is 1, for all that
is needed Is to square the number
which indicates the number Of terms
taken.-St. Louis Republic.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
CHRISTMAS WEDDING.
Two Young Couples United in Holy
Matrimony.

On Christmas Day Mr.. Elisha
Hughes was united in wedlock to
Miss Lizzie Harley, the charming
daughter of Mr.. Pink Harley, of the
Bull Swamp section. The ceremony
was performed at twelve o'clock by
Rev. J. H. Graham. The bridesmaids
and groomsmen were Mr.. Robt. Har-
ley with Miss Nealie Brown, Mr..
Wroton Livingston with Miss Eula
Cook, Mr.. Victor Stuckey with Miss
Leila Hughes, Mr.. Luther Brown
with Miss Gertie Fogle, Mr.. Pink
Harley, Jr., with Miss Mamie Living
ston, Mr.. Geo. Davis with Miss Es-
sic Lou Harley. The bridesmaids
were dressed in white costumes.
Then came the bride and groom
to face Rev. J. H. Graham, who
stood waiting to unite these young
hearts. After the solemn ceremony
was over the young couple were con-
graduated by a host Of relatives and
friends, who were present to witness
the ceremony. Then a bounteous
wedding dinner was served, which
was enjoyed by all. After which the
young folks returned to the parlor
and enjoyed some sweet music on
the organ by Miss Leila Hughes. Un-
Gle Reece also gave us some old
time music on the violin.
The same afternoon l stopped ov-
er to witness the marriage of Miss
Lottie z. gle to Mr. David Bolen, all
of the fork. Miss Lottie is the charm
ing daughter Of Mr.. P. w. Fogle.
The young couple start life with the
best wishes of many friends. After
wedding supper, we wended our
way home, after attending two we'd
dings the same day, the first event
of the kind in the life of your cor
respondent.
On Thursday, 26th, I attended the
Unfair at Uncle Ned's. The dav being
bright and fair in came friends from
far and near. Some from Red Bluff.
some from the Fork, some from Or
angeburg, some from Columbia,
Lake City, Newberry, and many from
the neighborhood came to partlcl-
nate in the fes tiles. Over one
hundred guests were present at the
Unfair. All were cheerful and live
ly, but none had too much tea. Thus
we spent a delightful day in COM
pany with many relatives and friends
Some OF whom we will probably neV-
or moot again. F. J. D.
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CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT
Given by the Ladies Proves Grand
Success.
Success.

Vances, Dec. 30.-Special: The en-
tertainment at Gerizum Methodist
Church, near Vances, came off on
schedule time on Friday, December
9th. At an early hour people from
far and near began to assemble, the
ladies of the church having had pre-
pared for the occasion most sump-
tuous dinner, which, with bounti-
full supply Of sweetmeats, was par
taken of and enjoyed by every one
present.
Cake. walks also added greatly to
the pleasure and profit of the occa-
sion. At half-past two o'clock the
assembly was called to order by Mr..
w. A. Dantzler and the following ex-
ercises of the program were entered
upon, which consumed at least two
hours.
Prayer by Rev. J. w. Neeley.
Welcome address by Master Mar
ion Dantzler.
Recitation, Donts, by Lizzie Dukes
Recitation, Lips that touch liquor
shall never touch mine, by Lizzie
Bannister.
Recitation-Mary Ann, by Lottie
Dukes.
Dialogue-Ralph Benton and Cou-
sin Laura, by Master Dantzler and
Rubie Bannister.
Recitation-No Boss for Me, by
Master A. e. Bannister.
Recitation, Little Black Eyed Reb-
ell, Miss Corine Bannister.
Observation-Disclosures Down in
Dixie, by Master x. o. Bunch.
Recitation-Mice at Play, by Miss
Beulah Bannister.
Recitation-Bored Chimney, by
Miss Deulah Edwards.
ecitation-Mother's Story, by
Miss Minnie Fielder, of Elloree.
Rec:tation-Wife Hunting, by
Miss Lena Ballard, of Elloree.
The above was followed by Capt.
F. ". Symes, of st. Matthews,
with an able address on the impor-
tance of education.
The exercises we're closed with
few appropriate and touching re-
marks by Rev. J. w. Neeley.
The net proceeds of the entertain
ment was S40.50. Upon the whole
the affair was one Of the most pleas
ant and profitable that this commun-
ity has ever witnessed. The funds
raised is to be expended for the re-
pairing of the>church.
Misses Nina Dantzler, Of Carlisle
Fitting School, Mollie Avinger, OF
Confederate Home, Beulah and Lul-
lee Bannister, of Leesville, are home
for Christmas.
Misses Lula Westbury and Lizzie
Smoak, OF Branchville, are spending
a week pleasantly as the guests OIL
Mr., and Mrs. w. A. Dantzler.
Wishing you and yours a happy
and prosperous New Year. Adonis.
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FEW KNOW THIS.
Says Homemade Treatment Cures
Rheumatism.
Shake the Ingredients Well in the
Bottle and Take a Teaspoonful
Dose After Meals.

When an eminent authority an
nounced in the Scranton (Pa.
Times that he had found new way
to treat that dread American disease
Rheumatism, with just common,
every day drugs found in any drug
store, the physicians were slow in
deed to attach much Importance to
his claims. This was only a few
months ago. Today nearly every
newspaper in the country, even the
metropolitan dalies, is announcing
it and the splendid results achieved
1t is so simple that any one can pre-
pare it at their home at small
cost. 1t is made up as followst: Get
from any good prescription phar-
macy Fluid Extract Dandelion, one
half ounce; Compound Kargon, one
ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparil-
la, three ounces. Mix by shaking in
a bottle and take in teaspoonful
doses after each meal and at bed
time. These are all simple ingred-
tents, making an absolutely harme-
less home remedy at little cost
Rheumatism, as every one knows,
is a symptom of deranged kidneys.
1t is a condition produced by the
failure of the kidneys to properly
filter or strain from the blood the
uric acid and other matter which, if
not eradicated, either in the urire or
through the skin pores, remains in
the blood, decomposes and FORM;
about the joints and muscles, caus-
ing the untold suffering and deform-
ity of rheumatism.
This prescription is said to be a
splendid healing, cleansing and in
vigoraing tonic to the kidneys, and
gives almost immediate relief in all
forms of bladder and urinary trou-
bles and backache. He also warns
people in leading New York paper
against the discriminate use of many
patent medicines.
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A Box Party.

On the evening of Dec. 9th the
hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
.. Reed of the Sawyerdale neigh
borhood, near Salley, was the scene
of a most enjoyable social event: be-
ing a Church Fair, in the form of a
boy party, for the benefit Of Rocky
Grove Baptist church.
The popularity of the Reeds as
also the popularity and clever man
of Misses Minnie Lee Cooper
and Sarah Estelle Reed, who pro-
noted the event. is only made the
more apparent by the immense as
semblage from the surrounding
towns and country as also the phe-
nominal financial success. Numbers
preclude personal mention of other
than Mr.. T. Gobler, who created q
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10

voice exclaim, Where are you going
with that bed?'
"'I'm going upstairs with it, ma'am.'
says Jack, whose backward position
favored his lie, and he began to walk
up ;gain.
'..Come down here said the lady.
We want no beds here, man.
Mr.. Sullivan. ma'am, sent me home
will It himself. ma'am.' said Jack. still
mounting tie ssairs.
Gone down here, | tell you said
the lady in great rage. There's no
Mr.. Sullivan lives here. Go out Of
this with your bed. you stupid fellow
~ beg your pardon, ma'am.' says
Jack. turning round and marching of
with the bed fair and aisy."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
A Home Wedding.

"A pretty home wedding, which oc-
Cured on Thursday afternoon, Dec
ember 26, at five o'clock, at the res
idence of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Ed
wards, Creston, was that Of their
daughter, Emma, to Mr.. G. T. Rast,
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. w. C. Walker. The lovely home
looking very attractive. The room,
where the marriage vows were said,
was beautifully and artistically deco
rated in white and green. The cou-
nle was married under large bell,
which suspended in the centre OF the
room. The bridal party marched TO
the strains of music rendered by Mrs.
Owens. Miss Vesta Summers attlr-
ed in white cashmere with Mr. D..
D. Edwards, Miss Pearl Edwards
dressed in white brilliantine and SILK
with Mr.. John Owens, Miss Maude
Dantzler dressed in white silk, with
Mr.. Marion Edwards, then came Miss
Bettie Steedley, maid of honor
dressed in white brilliantine and
silk. with the bride, charmingly at
tired in lace netting, beautifully
trimmed over white silk. Mr. jamie
Owens acted as best man. After the
ceremony the guests were invited TO
the dinning-room, where tehpIln6
sumner was served. The rest of the
evening was very pleasantly spent Dy
the Young folks. We wish the young
couple much happiness and Goa
speed. n Uue'''
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MARRIED AT sELWoOD.
Two Young Hearts Which Now Beat
as One.

Selwood, Dec. 27.-Special: The
marriage here at noon yesterday of
Miss Rosaline Shuler, second daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. j. l.. ShUier, to
Mr.. William Charles Stoudenmire of
Elloree, was one of the most inter-
esting social functions this commun-
ity has witnessed in many years. The
marriage ceremony was held In St.
Michael's Lutheran church, Rev. w.
P. Cline, the pastor, officiating, and
was a very brilliant affair.
The church was tastefully aud
elaborately decorated with ever
greens and potted plants in the great
est profusion. The windows were
all darkened and a soft mellow light
was furnished by many candles ar
tistically arranged around the altar,
the whole making charming set
ting for an occasion so solemn and
so sacred.
At the hour appointed the we'd
ding march, played by Miss Ethel
Cline, gave notice to the large au-
dience of invited guests that the bri-
dal party had arrived and was enter
ing the church.
Preceded by the ushers and at
tendants the bride entered one aisle
with the maid of honor, her sister,
Miss Katie Shuler, while the groom
entered the other with his best man,
Mr.. Cleveland Ulmer. With the
ushers and attendants grouped
around the bride and groom, who
stood under an arch Of green ferns
from which a wedding bell was sus-
pended, the scene was beautiful and
impressive, and will be long remem-
bered by those present.
The fo0owing couples were in at
tendance: Mr.. Thomas Shuler with
Miss Annie Lou Stoudenmire, Mr..
Stirling Stoudenmire with Miss An
ma B. Dreher, Mr.. Shuler Houck with
Miss Lizzie Dreher, Mr.. Lucius
Dreher with Miss Carrie Haiti
wanger.
The ushers were: Messrs. Thad-
deus Houck, Shedrack Arant, Jas.
Izlar Sims and Ollie Dreher. An ele-
CANT reception was given the bride
and groom by the parents of the
former from 1890 to p. M, dur
ing which such wedding dinner as
is seldom seen anywhere was served
to the large number Of guests pre-
sent.
A beautiful array Of wedding pres
ents attested the popularity of the
bride and groom and the esteem in
which they are held by their many
friends Mr.. and Mrs. Stoudenmire
left on the four o'clock train for Ell
I,ree their H.. re home
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
Little Reason, Big Fuss.

Robert G. Ingersoll used to relate
an anecdote of a Hebrew who weut
into o restaurant to get his dinner.
The devil of temptation whispered in
his ear, "Bucca." He knew that If
there was anything that made Jehovah
real white mad it was to see anybody
eating bacon. but he thought, maybe
he is 100 busy watching sparrows and
counting hairs to notice me-" and so
be too; slice. The weather was de-
lightful when lie went into ne res
taurant, but when he came out the sky
was overcast, the lightning leaped
from cloud to cloud, the earth trem-
bled, and it was dark. He went back
into the restaurant, trembling with
fear. and, leaning over ths counter,
said to the clerk, Did you ever hear
such a fuss about a little piece Of
bacon?''
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
A Cause For Thanks.

A camp meeting was in progress in
the wire grass region Of Georgia. The
afternoon service was conducted by
Uncle Nose Bradford, an exhorter of
deep piety, but innocent Of book learn
ing He took for his text on this occa-
sion the words Of ST. Paul, "For have
learned in whatsoever state am there
with to be content"
After talking about fifteen minutes
on the beauty of contentment from
Christians point Of view, he announced
that he was going to "throw the meet
ing open." His invitation was, "1f
you've got anything to be thankful for.
git up and say so.'
One after another rose and spoke or
peace and contentment under circum-
stances that seemed impossible, judged
from worldly standpoint. Some said
they were thankful for things they had
missed, and at last an old lady arose,
pushed hack her sunbonnet, and with
beaming countenance triumphantly
exclaimed, "Well, Brother Nose,
hain't got but two teeth, but, thank
God, they hit!'
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
Based on Knowledge.

Opinion Based on knowledge.
A physician who has some practice
among the colored population was
awakened. Il the middle Of the night
by frantic ring at his bell. Putting
his head out Of the window, he in.
quired, "Who's there?'
"It's me, doctah. It's Dinah. l
wants yer ter come quick ter see my
ole man. He's pow'ful sick"
"What seems to be the matter with
himT'
"Its indigestion OBJ de kidneys"
"You mean congestion Of the kid
neys."
"No, sab: it's indigestion OBJ de kid
neys. He done eat four platefuls OBJ
'em, stewed. fer supper, and he amt
done slep' wink since."-Lippin.
colts.
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He Know.

There Is q well known federal official
at Washington whose family stoutly
maintain that be is absolutely color
blind. contention as stoutly refuted
by the official himself.
On one occasion at table his wife re.
marked a new tie her husband was
wearing. 'T'll wager you don't know
what color the tie Isl she teasingly
suggested.
"It's blue" said the husband.
Right! But how on earth did you
know?
"Well" said the husband, with the
same assurance, when bought it
yesterday I told the clerk that If he
didn't give me i blue one I'd throw
him out of the window."-Harper's
WapEly
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
GOLD.
cold go,5 ro,d gold,

Gold. gold, gold, gold!
Bright and yellow, nard and cold.
Molten, craven. hammered and rolled,
Heavy to get and light to hold.
Hoarded. bar,ered. bought and sold.
Stolen, borrowed. squandered. doled.
Spurned by the young. but hugged by the
old
To the ver- edge Of the churchyard mold!
Price OF many a crime untold,
Gold. gold. go!A gold!
Good or bad thousandfold!
How widely its uses vary
To save. to ruin. to curse. to bless,
As even it's minted coins express,
Now stamped with the image OF good
Queen Bess
And now of bloody Mary!
Hood.
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Crowded..

Crowded.
In the Berkshire hills there was a
funeral. and as the friends and mourn
ers gathered in the little parlor there
came the typical New England female
who mingles curiosity with sympathy,
and as she glanced around the dark
ened room she said to the bereaved
widow:
"Where did you get that new eight
day clock?"
"We amt got no new eight day
clock"
"You amt: What's that in the cor.
ner there?"
"Why. no, that's not an eight day
clock: that's the deceased. We stood
him on end to make room for the
mourners."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
A Conscientious Constituent.

Congressman Hull Of Iowa sent free
seeds to q constituent In a franked en-
velope, on the corner Of which was the
usual words, Penalty for private use,
$780," 4 few days later he received
letter which read:
II don't know what to do about
those garden seeds you sent me. no.
tice it is $500 fine for private use.
don't want to lse them for the public.
I want to plant them in my private
garden. can't afford to pay $500 for
the privilege. Won't you see If you
can't fix 1t so I can use them private
ly? am law abiding citizen and do
not want to commit any crime"
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AS Lincoln Miqht Have Put IL.

AS Lincoln Might Have Put IL.
A naval officer once went to Presi-
dent Cleveland, laying before him a
request for the appointment Of a
nephew to the Naval academy at An
napolis. "His father, my late brother,
our father, grandfather and great
grandfather before him were all in the
service" the officer added.
The president did not speak for some
moments. When he did he said:
"!is matter OF fact, l am rat.2r
disposed to grant the appointment
knowing as do the young mans mer-
its, but what you have just remarked
with reference to the long service Of
the family in the navy fills me with
some doubt. am tempted to ask
whether you do not think that it is
about time that one Of the family went
to work for living"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
No More Room.

No More Room.
Once in Dublin toward The end OF
the opera Satan was conducting Faust
through a trapdoor which represented
the gates Of hades. Fis majesty got
through all right-he as used to 60
ing below--but Faust, who was quite
stout, got only about halfway in, and
no squeezing would get him any far
ther. Suddenly an Irishman In the
gallery exclaimed deyoutly, THANK
God, hell is t.il!"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
SiIenced the Sultan.

Sir Charles Euan Smith was once the
British minister in Morocco. On one
occasion he found it necessary to make
some strong remarks, which gave great
offensc to the sultan. Il could kill
you for less than that" exclaimed the
dusky potentate. with a grin smile.
"Of course you could" replied Sir
Charles pleasantly, "but If you Old
there would never again be sultan VI
Morocco" The sultan said no rlore.
Weltcr Weight-Dld you hear the
awful dressing down the master gave
your friend Crasher? BY Jove, he dill
let him have it!
Thruster-Glad Of that What did he
say to him?
w. W.-Said he was nearly as bad as
you!-Punrh.
sensation ny appearing dressed in red
pants, blue coat, white vest and tie
and red cap, as compared with the
conventional dress Of celery and
cranberry. He was quite the dandy
of the evening.
The parlors were decorated with
evergreen nd the grounds lighted
by the fire stand in accord with the
approved / .hods of ye olden times
and the evening was prolonged in to
the 'wee e"all" hours, by an old
time cake "alk, in which you walk
for the cake, and The Virginia Reel,
in which you reeled to the music or
an improvised band Of five pieces,
led by the veteran fiddler, Mr.. Tom
Lamar, who played first violin.
Veritas.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
How Jack Got the Bed.

"a sweetheart Of his was longing for
q feather bed," said Goggins, land
Jack determined to get 1t. Well, he
marched into house, the door Of
which he found open, and went up
stairs and took the best feather bed
In the house, tied it up in the quilt,
crammed some caps and ribbons he
saw lying about into the bundle and
marched downstairs again. But, you
see, in carrying of even the small
thing Of 8 feather bed Jack showed
the skill Of high practitioner. for he
descendhered the stairs backward"
Backward! What was that forr
you'll see by and by. He descen-
dhered backward. when suddenly he
heard door opening and faymale
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
The
Scrap Book
Evadins the lssue.

An old woman who entered coua-
tr: savings bank u-as ns,:ci ";.etAe:
she wanted 10 draw " deposit
"Nu;y tt,le;; Oi wants to put some mon-
ey in"
The clerk entered the amount and
pushed the slip toward her to sign.
"Sign on this line. please" he said.
above or below it?''
Just above it,
'Me whole name?
eyes" s!
Before Oi was married?" &
tsNo; just as it is now." i&
"Oi can't wrote"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-10
Guilty conseienees.

Guilty Conseiences.
The following advertisement recent
IL appeared in a London morning pa
per:
"The person who stole my umbrella
last Sunday in st. Paul's church is per-
sonally known to me. and unless he
shall return 1t before twenty-four
hours he will see his name printed in
this same paper. Address x. Y, 1o
High street."
A dozen silk umbrellas were received
by the advertiser the following day,
each accompanied by note Of apology
for the involuntary mistake made.
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Not a "Birth" in His Language.

A commercial traveller is on friendly
terms with the porter Of a sleeping car
that he uses frequently.
"Well, Lawrence" announced the
salesman one morning gleefully, II
have good news for you. We've had
birth in our family-twins."
"Dat am no birth, sir; dat's Sec
ion."-Ladies' Home Journal.
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What the Nose Couldn't Do.

A Sunday school teacher tried to
make the little ones understand differ
ent verses in the Bible by letting them
finish each sentence.
"The idol had eyes," she said, "but 1t
couldn't
"Seew cried the children.
at had lips. but it Couldn't
Speak"
"It had ears. but it Couldn't
"Hearw
ut had a nose. but it couldn't
"Blow itr'
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A Choice of Two Evils.

A Choice of Two Evils.
'sI think I can quiet little Flora" :"
said the professor. There's no use
In humming to her in that silly way.
What she wants Is real music. The
fact that I used to lead our glee club
at college may make difference too
He took the child and, striding up
and down the room, sang In his best
manner. After awhile ring was
heard, and the door was opened to ad-
NIT little girl.
"Tm one Of the family that's just
moved into the fiat next to yours" she
said. There's a sick person with US,
and he says would you mind letting
the baby cry instead Of singing to it"'
Ladies' Home Journal.
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Sweet Revenge.

a little boy came into a dentists
Office and had a troublesome tooth re-
moved. The boy asked for the tooth.
The dentist gave it to him and asked
why he wanted 1t.
"Pm gcin' to take the old thing home
an stuff it with sugar an watch 1t
acher-Lippincott's.
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Honors Were Easy.

Honors Were Easy.
A congressman's secretary, thinking
he heard burglars in the house, woke
the congressman.
"Sir, sir" he whispered sharply,
'lthere are burglars in the house,"
"WeU," he mumbled drowsily, $50
there are in the senate. body's.