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Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
WiIlino TO Helm Him.

He had gone to the dry goods store
with bit Of dress material which his
wife had hidden him to match. 81
am very sorry, sir" said the salesman,
"but have nothing exactly like this.
The very last remnant was sold this
morning"
"But l must have it," exclaimed the
husband. otherwise, how can face
my wife?'
"If you will permit me, sir" said
the salesman, 81 would venture to sug
gest that you invite a friend home to
dinner with you"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
THE SPECTRUM PAGE
By RICHARD B. SHELTON
Copyright. by shortstory Pub. Coz

Yet, no better explanation presenting
itself to his mind, he went to bed
more disturbed than he had ever been
in his life.
Many times after that he went to
the bookshop. Always, when the sun
shone, he read portions of that
cramped handwriting. Sometimes 1t
was the same teXt-sometimes new.
and once words appeared on the mar
gin Of the first chapters OF Matthew.
He noticed that the position Of the
sun seemed to determine the portions
he read and following up this clue he
made an important discovery. The
block next the bo0kshop was extended
some four feet nearer the curb than
its humber neighbor, and this addi-
tional four feet had been utilized for
an extra side to the show-window.
The store next door was occupied by
drug firm and in the corner OF the
window nearest the book shop was a
huge glass globe of red liquid. BY
careful measurements, Temple found
that where the red light came filter
ing through the globe and fell on the
record page of the Bible the hand
writing became visible. He could have
shouted with joy at his deductions.
The rest was plain enough then.
Once more he asked to see the Bible
and inquired its price.
1--WE ask $475," said the clerk, ten
tatively, Its age"
Temple listened as patiently as pos
sible, handed out five-dollar note and
had to be called back for his change
as he hurried from the shop with his
possession to hail cab. On the way
up town he stopped at Photographic
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
CURE AT CITY MISSION.
Awful Case of Scabies-Body Mass
of Sores from Scratching-Her
Tortures Yield to Cuticura.

"a young woman came to our city
mission in a most awful condition physi-
cally. Our doctor examined her and
told us that she had scabies (the itch),
incipient paresis, rheumatism. etc.,
brought on from exposure. Her poor
body was mass of sores from scratch
ing and she was not able to retain solid
food. worked hard over her for seven
weeks but we could see little improve
ment. One day l bought cake of
Cuticura Soap and bottle of Cuti-
cura Resolvent, and we bathed our
patient we'll and gave her full dose
of the Resolvent. She slept better that
night and the next day l got box of
Cuticura Ointment. In five weeks this
young woman was able to look for a
position, and she is now strong and well.
Laura Jane Bates, S5 Fifth Ave-, New
York, n. Y, Mar. II. 1907"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
The Square Deal.

A stout and opulent man dwelling in
a suburban town had borne the ex-
pense Of the annual Sunday school
picnic, and the superintendent of the
school, out of gratitude, asked the
benefactor to address the children.
The philanthropist was not much of a
speaker, but he was master hand at
poker. When he found himself gazing
into the expectant faces of a hundred
and fifty children his embarrassment
almost overcame him, but he managed
to stammer out: my dear children,
what want to impress upon you is
that-er-er-it pays to be good. That
er-er-er-a man who deals from the
bottom Of the pack is generally buried
at the public expense"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
SICK MAN WANTED CHANGE.
More Than Willing to Make Transfer
with Physician.

A Syracuse business man who. be-
sides being extremely active and am
bilious, has much sense of humor,
was taken sick with slight attack of
pneumonia. His physician. aware that
It would be q task to keep his high
strung patient in bed, sought to i'm
press on him the seriousness OF the
ailment and the necessity of absolute
rest; all Of which the sick man lis
tened to in a bored manner. Never
theless he consented to obey the doc
tor
But this enforced inactivity ranked
In him; and each succeeding day
found the patient importuning the
medical man attendant to allow him
to get out to business. Then, dis
gusted, he would lie back to cast i'm
precautions at the memorable physi-
clan.
One morning the physician, after
having been up all night on an i'm
portant case, appeared at bis patients
house at the usual hour. He had hard
ly stuck his haggard face inside the
door, however, before the man in the
bed gave him a quick glance and sat
up.
"Eh? calculated the patient. Then
showing out his hand to grasp the doc
tors satchel, he added: DOC, guess
you'd better get into bed here and
let me go out with the medicine
bag"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
MIX FOR RHEUMATISM

The following is a never failing rem
edy for rheumatism, and if followed
up it will effect a complete cure of
the very worst cases: Mix one-half
pint of good whiskey with one ounce
of Toris Compound and add one ounce
Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound. Take
in tablespoonful doses before each
meal and at bedtime" The ingre-
dents can be procured at any drug
store and easily mixed at home.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There Is only way to
cure deafness and that by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by nfiamed condition OF the
mucous lining OF the Eustachan Tube. When this
tube Is Unframed you have rumbng sound or i'm
perfect nearing, and when IL entirely closed Deaf
ness Is the result and unless the Inflammation be
taken out and this tube restored 10 its normal cond
ton. hearing will be destroyed forever: nine cases
of ten caused by Catarrh, which Is nothing
but an iniamed condition OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
=. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo o..
Sold by uggsts. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
MAKING Sure.

Our Freddy is fully endowed with
the inquiring mind of youth. Recently
he said: Mamma, who puts the bottle
of milk on our front porch every night
when we are all asleep?"
isn't that a rather foolish ques-
tom" his mother answered. Whom
do you suppose?"
WELL" said the small investigator,
thoughtfully, Il suppose God does. but
I'd like to know for sure!"-A. M. A.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
INSANITY.

you admit having received $50.
600 fee from the trust?" said the law
yer for the state.
II DO" replied the senator, calmly.
Besides, sent it back"
Sent it back!"
81 did"
Your homer" said the lawyer, turn
Ing to the court, IL cannot prosecute
an insane man."
Adjournment was had until some
NlieniSts could be rounded up.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
Poor. Patient Man.

Mr.. Henpeck-My dear, please don't
call me Leo" any more.
Mrs. Henpeck-What foolishness are
you thinking about now? Why
shouldn't l call you Leo" That's
your name.
Mr.. Henpeck--I know, but it makes
my friends laugh when you call me
that; l was thinking yod>night call
me "Job" just for pet name.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
1.-THE Law"

Parents Of Wayne, suburb OF Phil
adelphia, are required to report
promptly any case of contagious dis.
ease. in compliance with the regula,
lions OF the local board of health.
In accordance with this order,
Health Officer Leary received this
post card recently:
Dear Sir: This is to notify you
that my boy Ephraim is down bad
with the measles as required by the
new law."-Harper's Weekly.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
LYDIA E. PINKHAM


No other medicine has been so
successful in relieving the suffering
of women or received so many gen.
uine testimonials as has Lydia T..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
In every community you will find
women who have been restored to
health by Lydia e. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound. Almost every
one you meet has either been bene-
flied by it, or has friends who have.
In the Pinkham Laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, any wOmananyd aymay
see the files containing-over one mil
lion one hundred thousand letters
from women seeking health, and
here are the letters in which they
openly state over their own sigma
lures that they were cured by Lydia
E. Pinllham's Vegetable Compound.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has saved many women
from surgical operations.
Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is made from roots and
herbs, without drugs, and is whole.
, some and harmless.
The reason why Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is so
successful is because it contains in
gradients which act directly upon
the feminine organism, restoring it
to healthy normal condition.
Women who are suffering from
those distressing ills peculiar to their
sex should not lose sight of these
facts or doubt the ability of Lydia
Z. Pinlham's Vegetable Compound
to restore their health.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
Woman Fond of Adventure.

has just returned from a trip to the
arctic circle, during which, it is as
serted, she went farther north than
any other white woman. She accom-
panied her husband prospecting for
gold, and after she lays in certain sup
plies she will rejoin him in Alaska.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31

supply store and purchased ruby Ian
tern. Then he sped anxiously home
ward.
He took the Bible and lantern into
dark room and turned the red light
upon the Family Record" Instantly
the pages and the margins through
several chapters of Matthew teemed
with that handwriting he knew so
well. And this is, in part, what he
read:
September g. 1856.
Ny Dear Son: I write this at the house
of David Clapp, who has advanced the
capital for my experiments. L am sick
1 fear with mortal illness. 1 write this
that you may share with me the knowl-
edge that my experiments have been a
complete success and that by sharing 1t
the knowledge is yours and mine alone),
you may have the upper hand OF this
man Clapp, whom 1 have good cause to
believe has no intention of keeping faith
with me. He has made several moves
which have shown his low motives OF
greed. 1 can plainly see it is his one aim
to find out the secret of the process and
then to turn all the profits to his own
uses. Il SlldI Wlllt uOWll all tie udlt lOi
you to-day on these pages and destroy
all other papers. This to guard against
Clapp, who, L believe. has no scruples so
long as he can accomplish his end. /
write this in a spectrum ink visible only
in a red light If you return from your
journey abroad before l pass away, l can
tell you in person. If not, 1 can only
trust your quick wit to fathom my
meaning in these phrases in the note 1
| leave you, Let your light be in the Bible
Matthew 1:l3 especially. See that 1t is
read" 1 trust when you read them your
mind will turn to the time when, a little
| boy in my laboratory, you were content
for hours with the little piece Of card
| board and the bit OF red glass which
made the letters conn and go at your
/ will. God keep you. my boy! May you
reap the harvest of your fathers life
| work.
Then followed a complete descrip-
ton of a process for making, coloring
and annealing glass, which is jealousy
guarded by John Temple, treasurer of
the Allglass Company. How the son
failed to fathom the hidden meaning
of his fathers note-if he ever re-
ceived it's still a mystery, for to
| this day the man who discovered the
| process is unknown.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
They Did.

Uncle Henry-Nellie, hope they
observe the Sabbath at that lake re-
sort where you spent your vacation.
Pretty Niece-Indeed they do, uncle.
On Sundays they always serve q regu-
lar four course dinner.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
Professnr,s Sarcasm

Prof. Jowetts comments on the
young men of Balliol, Oxford, often
took the form of crushing sarcasms.
"The college, Mr.. X, thinks highly
of you," he once said; perhaps too
highly; but not half so highly, am
sure, as you think of yourself"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
Crazy with the Heat.

"Can you tell me what steam is?"
asked the examiner.
why, sure, sir" replied Patrick,
confidently. Steam is-why-er-it's
wathar thots gone crazy wild the
heat. Everybody Magazine.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
FLY YOUTH.

The Boss-Where did you work
last?
Boy-On fly paper.
The Boss-A fly paper! What's fly
paper?
Boy-Wot Don't you read the Daily
Balloon?
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething sofens the gums reduces In
nammation allays pain wind collie 25c bottle.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31

Aliens Foot-Ease, a Powder
For swollen, sweating feet. Gives Instant relief The
original powder for the feet 25c at all Druggists
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31

And many a man attributes his fail
ure to his inability to start at the top.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31

It isn't necessary for married man
to know his mind.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31

Infants and children, and see that lC
signature sssts the stZHzZzZa
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
A PROGRESSIVE.

Madame, dot girl of yours make
great progress NIT her moosic. Before
she was always two or dree notes be.
hint me, and now she is always two OF
dree notes ahead
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
SEASIDE SILHOUETTE.

A young couple who are very much
taken with each other.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-10-31
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle O
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy FOL
infants and children, and see that 4
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
A Growing Suburb.

There is no more desirable location
for residence than College Place,
Columbia's rapid growing suburb. AS
will be seen, by reference to our ad-
vertising columns, beautiful lots are
now being offered at most reasonable
prices-in the reach of all. Such an
opportunity has not been offered to
those who have money to invest and
it is not likely that it will be again
soon. Located in close proximity to
the Columbia College, one of the best
institutions for young ladies in the
South, these lots are all the more
desirable and are growing in value
every day. Many Lexingtonians
have already invested in this property
many have already doubled their
money, and others are going to buy
soon. The Editor of The Dispatch
has made personal inspection of the
property and is willing to vouch for
the accuracy of the statements made
in the advertisement. It is one of
the incest places for home out from
the busy city we have ever seen. The
salubrious climate, which has made
Columbia's suburbs famous the world
over and the gentle breezes as they
come from the South are comforting
to those who have already built homes
at College Place. Don't wait; write
now and secure an engagement with
the manager. A better Investment
you cannot make.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Republican Meeting.

The Republicans of Lexington
county met in the colored school
house here on Saturday. The meet
ing was largely attended, every sec
ton of the county being represented.
Among those in attendance from
other counties were Hon. Allie D.
Webster, postmaster at Orangeburg,
and John R. Tolbert, of Abbeville,
both of whom addressed the negroes
in the interest of Republicanism in
South Carolina. The following dele
gates were elected to the Congress
sional conventions:
George Valentine, Isaac Jones.
Joseph P. Corley, o. M. Bookman and
A. w. Johnson.
To the State convention:
Henry J. Corley, Jesse Hitler and
J. Sim Lorick.
It is said that at times the meeting
was stormy and heated arguments
were made.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Lexington Fire Department.

At a meeting in council chamber on
Monday evening the Lexington Vol
unteer Fire Department was organ
lied with the following members:
Heber 3. Barre, Captain; Simon J..
Caughman. 1st Lieut.; Chas. A. Gel,
ger, End Lieut.; Lem J. Sox, 3rd
Lieut.; Samuel T. Buckley. Rhude
Roberts, Sidney Steele, Roy Leslie,
Joe Caughman, Carl A. Roof, Robert
A. A. Marks and Charlie Taylor.
The company will meet again on
Thursday afternoon for practice.
Council will, at an early date, buy a
new engine for the purpose OF pump
ing water from the stream on the
south side of town, and other i'm
provements will be made from time
to time.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Commencement at the Palmetto
Colleriate Institute.

The commencement of the Palmet-
to Collegiate Institute will take place
May II to 10, inclusive. The speak
ers have been secured for that occa-
sion. Rev. A. J. Bowers, D. D., OF
Newberrv College, will preach the
commencement sermon on Sunday,
May II. Prof. W. H. Hand, of the
University of South Carolina, will de-
liver the literary address on the even
ing of May 10.
The school and community are ex-
ceedingly fortunate in securing these
distinguished educators to be with us
on this occasion.
The faculty and students will be
busy with the extra work of prepar-
ing the commencement exercises IN
addition to their regular duties, which
are already arduous.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Attem pted to Kill Parents.

Yesterday morning about 8 O'Clock
Club" Pinson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. P. Pinson, of Ninety-Six, attempt
ed to kill his father and mother while
they were asleep. The contents of a
double-barrel shot gun barely missed
the heads of the couple, the pillows
being shot to pieces. Young Pinson:
thinking he had successfully carried
out his dastardly purpose, escaped
and has not been captured. 1t is
thought that the motive of the young
man was to kill his parents 80 that he
might secure his share of the estate.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
f11ness ef A. Mother ia Israel

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth CounGs
Dreher. ts: mother of Superintendent p.
8. Dreher, of the Columbia Guy
schools, is critically i'll at co9ntR ner Roms and
s'selwood," !" in Lexington count9' os t9 4 the
the gravest fears nleber are 1eis is the 5v widow
oqiiu of the iate&John Jacob Dreher, for
n1 manv Sns veal treasurer Of the Eva@ngsl- @gxd
ieai Lutheaan synod of South Caro-
NM Mrs. Dreker is woman of strong
character: I'D energetic nature. seven w
of her eigif living sons ns,,oIa are GouegG- age1-
bred men, sadnaees OF Foanok9 n af 9hem eu,
lege, of waleh institution one u 11n;ta5 tnIi
Dr' julius D. Dreher, now On11eu
states consul to Tahiti, was president
for a az arteI Of century. "A Another 10 ne
Associated Press.-Columbia Record
Goth,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Pond Branch Chronicles.

The farmers in this section are busy
with their crops.
Mr.. Willie Hallman and Miss Elm
Shumpert were happily married Sun
day by Mr.. E. P. Shealy.
Mrs. Geo. Smith, Miss Estelle Smith
and Miss Lola Crout attended the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Con-
ference at New Brookland last week.
Mr.. Olin Crout, from South Carolina
University, spent Sunday at his
fathers, Mr.. P. S. Crout.
Mrs. W. W. Koon has been confined d
to her bed with illness for the past
few days. Her many friends hope 10
see her out again soon.
April 20. Roses.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Death Of Mrs. Quattlebaum.

Mrs. Sarah Quattlebaum, widow of
the late Gen. Paul Quattlebaum, died
at her home about five miles south OF
Leesville on Sunday at the advanced
age of 81 years. Mrs. Quattlebaum
was a most estimable woman and her
death has caused deep sorrow among
a very large circle. of friends. she
was a daughter of Gen. Jones, OF
Revolutionary fame. She was a de-
voted member of the Baptist church
and died as she had lived-in the
triumph of the gospel faith.
The remains were laid to rest in the
family burying ground, near her late
home, on Monday afternoon in the
presence Of large congregation VINO
clme to pay their lastrespects to their
departed friend and bansfactress.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Not an Escaped Convict.

The report on Saturday that a con-
vict had escaped from the chaingang
while moving was a mistake. The
old negro in question was "trusty"
and being sick, was allowed to take
his time. The old man being by
himself and having the stripes on,
was taken in by some men who sup
posed that he was an escape.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Mi11inerv at Platt's.

The line of millinery now effered oy
VIM Platt & Sons, Columbia, is beau
tiful to behold-right up-to-the-mln-
nte in style, and the prices are tne
lowest in the city. A cordial invita-
t;on is extended the ladies of Lexlng-
ton county to inspect their hats BE-
fore buying elsewhere.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Mems cxfords.

The finest line of mems oxfords we
have ever carried. Every style is
represented in this great array of
shoes, and we are selling them at as
tonishingly low prices. Csh to see
US when in the city.
VIM. Platt & Sons,
Columbia, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Cloth all Wool and
Paint all Paint

Is cheaper than shoddy paint. The
L. & M. is Zinc Metal mand into
Oxide of Zinc combined with White
Lead, and then made into paint with
pure Linseed Oil in thousand gallon
grindings and mixings. Wears long;
actual cost only $1.20 per gallon.
E. P. Derrick, Lexington, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
Money to Lend.

The First National Bank of Bates
bnrg has money to lend to their
farmer patrons who can furnish salts
factory security. "Tell your friends
about it,"
IRA G. CARSON, Cashier.
w. W. WATSON, President.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22

NOTWITHSTANDING Bags and
Burlap. Any kind, any quantity,
anywhere. We pay freight. Rich
mond Bag Co., Richmond, Va. "a
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22
iniunctious to Stand.

The supreme court has sustained
Attorney General Lyon in the Charles,
ton Injunction cases, where several
places were closed as nuisances in Vi
olation of the Carey Cothran law.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-22

wanted-A few loads of wood on
subscription. Apply at this Office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-04

Old papers for wrapping or other
purposes can be purchased at The
Enterprise office. IL
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-04
Money To Loan.

On improved property in Ben
Hill and Irwin counties, repayable
on annual installments at s per cent
interest. d. B. JAY,
If. Fitzgerald, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-04
Flag Day..

The 14th day of June is recog-
nized by all loyal people of our
land as Flag Day, and, to carry
out the patriotic principle intended
the Stars and Stripes should be
mnch in evidence on that day, not
as an act of HOMAGE to the flag it,
self, but as an object lesson in pa
triotism aud loyalty to our country,
especially in the minds and hearts
of the youth of the laud.
AS the day falls on Sunday this
year, it is suggested that the sew
eral churches of the city and vicin-
ity hold special services along the
line indicated by the objects OF the
day, with such features as shall be
deemed appropriate and instructive
for such occasion. J. r. GREEN,
Patriotic Instructor.