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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-31

were polished off and hailed to church; and when
he finally found you, after a painting search and in
the middle of the sermon, his conversation the
subject was poignant. The minister and the
gregation all looked at you with remonstrance-as
If you had been the barker.
In the way OF hiding his crimes from the hard
hearted others, you performed service for Pat
which you would have hated to perform for the
Angel Gabriel Your clustered sins were few
and fairly coverable compared with the frightful
things Pat could and did, do.
VIII you ever forget that morning when you found
him careening happily around the garden with a
choice rosebush in his jaws? That beast of a plant
was pampered thing. kind of a family pet and
was all but rocked to sleep every night; it was
certainly watched every minute of the day and its
wretched buds counted every half hour. Well Pat
showed himself connosseur. That was the bush
glad head like the horns of a deer and the more
anguished you became in an attempt to recover it,
the more OF a game Pat it to be. The bush was
sorry thing when you finally did recover it, You
had to manicure it for a full fifteen minutes be-
fore you could tell it from a pea brush. Then YOU
replanted 1T; and had to rake the whole bed to
hide your traces. Your particular Nemesis must
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-31
Copyright 1908 by Thomas H. Mckee.

of that inscrutable abstraction which
they call Providence
Providence made you small boy, to begin with;
and Providence additionally to it that every
thing which was most undesirable in the way of
dog shaud follow you home; yet when this combi-
nation resulted in its disaster Providence al
ways discreetly under and left to get
out OF the mess best you might, by yourself.
Really to be a small boy is to be but hanger
on by suferance to the ragged edge of the world,
belonging to no rightful of enjoyment. and
possessed OF weird disquaihcations which shut one
mineral.
They were very ilIogical-you thought-also
very numerous. For to an abiding Mother and
rather were added variable Nurses and Cooks,
fairly constant Aunt her attendant Uncle, and
whole droves of intermittent Grandparents. And
1t seemed to be the chief business of everybody
either to berate you for not being around when
they wanted you be around, to berate you for
being around when they wanted you not to be- And
the only safe rule to go by to hurry out of the
way the very minute you found yourself wanting to
stay and vice
Very Illogical. According to Their Dictum no
sooner did you succeed in outgrowing the shameful
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-31

condition of wanting
privileges for which
you were too young"
than you found you
had entered that
shameless state of COW
citing diversions for
which you were "too
DID," Ii there were a
period of exact suita-
bility, you missed it;
1t leaped by you in the
night. No morning
ever dawned upon it.
They were formida- I
BILE only when massed
together into a For
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-31

have been to a ball
game or something
that morning; for
1t mercifully came
on to rain. Seldom
indeed did the ell
ments conspire any
way but against
you. Still, rain it
did, and you were
saved, for the sub
seQuent death of
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20
Letter to w. l.. p. Leigh.
Waxahachie, Texas.

Dear Sir: The hardest climate for
paint is Florida and Devoe is the
longest wearing paint in that state.
D. G. Smith, of Madison, Fla,
says: Il painted my mothers house
Devoe II years ago, and today it
looks better than other houses in
town that were painted with other
paint 3 or years ago" Three or
four and eleven.
This shows two things: % the
low standard of paint in that part
of the country; and CD that Devoe
is the paint that wears
1t doesn't show the whole fact
which is: Devoe is the paint that
takes least gallons to do the job,
makes first cost by ratio of to 8,
to 4. 2 to 5. to 6, for the job.
Smith wasn't thinking about the
cost of the job; it was done a long
time ago. He was thinking how we'll
the house looks after / years wear
in that hot climate, and how long
it will be before painting again.
Yours truly,
II f. w. DEVOE e co.
P. S. The Waxahachie Lumber Co.
sell our paints.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20
e. p. TURNER
General Passenger Agent
DALLAS, TEXAS
AT THE THEATRE.
List of Attractions.
Feb. 24-Al II. Wilson.
Al. II. (MetZ) Wilson.

A pleasant event, as well as one
of artistic significance, will be the
appearance at the opera house Mon
day night, Feb. "a, of golden voice
singer, Al II. Meta Wilson, the
clever Ambassador of German dia-
lect comedy in Sidney r. Ellis new
picturesque Switzerland. Metz in
the Alps" Mr.. Wilson's success in
his past seasons is his best advertis-
ment for his present engagement.
In the character of Metz Muller
which Mr.. Wilson portrays in his
new play, his delicate humor is force
full at all times, and he grows pa
thetic when occasion demands with
charming tenderness.
Metz in the Alps tells a most
interesting story, it's situations be-
ing well conceived and finely execut-
ed. The scenery includes some of the
handsomest sets ever painted, max
ing gorgeous background to the
beautiful wardrobes.
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These danes are in modern life
known as Miss Ruth Anderson and
Miss Rosa Fincher.
Mrs. Shive and Mrs G.. E. Miller,
who welcomed the guests at the
door, were also in powdered hair
and colonial dress effect. Mr.. Shive,
the host, was called George Wash
ington, because of his powdered
hair. Dainty contest papers of white,
marked with blue and red bows,
were passed the guests, and con-
test to write, in their usual order
all the presidents from George
Washington down, caused much in
terest. Many of the contestants dealt
in what they believe to be safe flu
lures" and put at the end of the
list, William j. Bryan. Miss May
Smith had the only entirely correct
paper. Another happy feature of the
evening was quotation match,
conducted by the hostess. Miss Rosa
Fincher stood up longest in this
contest. Other merry games made
tn'A evening pass by all too quickly
The free will offerings amounted
to over ten dollars and good
crowd was in attendance.
The Westminster League wishes
to thank, through the press, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shive for their home and hos
pitality; and Mrs. Shive and Mrs.
G. E. Miller, for their beautiful dec
ora,ions of the house-for the dec
orations took much time, and these
tn o were unsparing and untiring in
their efforts. Thanks are also due TO
FRS John Kennf dy, who so ably su-
perintended the making of the nee
tar, and who made many of the
cakes, and to Mrs. c. Z. McLain,
Mrs. Harris Mcintosh and others,
who so kindly dorated and ass stei
with refreshments
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20
A Colonial Tea.

The cozy bungalow of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Shive was a scene of
much beauty in its dress of red
white and blue decorations, in honor
of the Colonial Tea Tuesday even
ing. Each room had it's special color
scheme, the parlor being in white,
the dining room in red, the sitting
room in blue, and in the hall COM
bination of all the colors were used
From the centre of each ceiling Of
the different rooms used in receiving
were caught together great numbers
of strips of crepe paper, which We're
wound with spiral effects to the four
corners of the room, thus forming
a canaopy. Shaded lights and draped
door-ways, each corresponding to the
color of its room, supplemented the
other pretty and very effective dec
orations.
In the dining room was beautiful
and unique nook of red, Characters
tic of the hostess originality, from
which delicious fruit nectar and
blocks of angel food cake, iced in
white, and striped in red and blue,
were served by two quaint colon
ial danes in real Mother Washing
ton dresses and with powdered hair.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20

L. C. Minis, Ennis; Sydney Smith
Jr., Dallas; d. X. Franks and wife,
Ennis; j. 7. Mcclure and wife, city;
w. G. Miller, N. c.; L. ]. Biller, Dali
las; G.. S. Barnwell, Joplin; l.. L.
Harry, Carthage; VIM. A. Bowen
Texas; H. w. Wylie, Dallas; NJ. II.
Klain, Dallas; H. T. McCalla, Dallas;
w. Mcdonald, New York Chas. A
Voolfolk, New York; j. j. Hill, Chi
cago; L. B. Smith, Fort Worth; Jas
j. Dale, New York; b. c. Green, FIT
Worth; j. H. Conlan, Fort Worth
r. A. Langtry, league; Tom Muir
ply, league
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Congressional ............$ $1,000
District Offices .... $50
Representative ......... 500
County Offices .......... 500
Precinct Offices ..... 500
City Aldermen . 800
Other City Offices ...... 500
Terms strictly in advance.
County Announcements.
All announcements under this
head are made subject to the action
of the democratic primary elections
in July.
For Sheriff
HENRY FORBES.
For County Clerk
JOHN M. LOGGINS.
For County Attorney
CHARLEY PIPPEN.
]. A. LAWSON.
For County Collector
TOM FORREST.
GEO. F. SMITH.
l.. l.. JETER.
GEO. G. SWEAT.
For County Treasurer
WILL DAVIS
For Constable Precinct No. l.
]. j. McCALPIN
For Justice Peace Precinct No. l.
M. II. FINCH.
City Announcements.
For City Marshall
TOM DIXON.
For City Secretary
CARROLL TODD.
For City Attorney
]. M. ESKRIDGE.
For City Assessor and Collector
CHARLEY KENNEDY.
For Alderman Ward .
w. w. WALSTON.
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SapO.

For cleaning glassware, enamel
ware, silverware, brass, gold or any
other metal or earthenware. F. 8.
Cronk Co. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20
Two Fire Alarms.

A burning flue at the home of
Mrs Knoch on Water street was the
cause of an alarm being turned in
Wednesday night about S o'clock.
Later in the night fire was discovered
in the old blacksmith shop near the
Katy passenger depot The depart
ment was called out and the blaze
was soon extinguished. A small hole
was burned in the floor of the
building.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20

Possibly the only weekly social or
ganization of the town is the
Tuesday Afternoon Sewing
Circle, and these weekly meetings
are much looked forward to by the
members of the Circle Miss Lille
Chapman was hostess this week at
her home in Trinity University ad-
dition. The usual merry time was
had and refreshments of fruit salad
with whipped cream and cake were
served. The next meeting will be
with Miss Mary Cannon, Tuesday
Feb 25.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20

The Home Mission Society will
meet Friday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Lesson in January number of Our
Homes" Members please bring your
Bibles or Quiet Hour Quarterly
January to March.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20

- LOCAL NEWS.
Toilet paper at F. s. Cronk Co.
Stationery at Hood & Curlins. rs
cheap. II
Engraved calling cards at Hood &
CurliD's rs
L. o. Moore of Midlothian is in
the city today.
See X. ID. McCombs for Fire and
Tornado Insurance. If
Mrs. T. B. Engledow is visiting
relatives in Temple.
Typewriter ribbons and office
supplies at Hood & Curlin's. rs
Buy your pumps from F. S. Cronk
| Co All kinds. Prices way" down. IT
Come to the Empire and see one
of the best pictures we have ever
| shown rs
S. p. Spa'di.s returned this morn
ing from a b,3'uesS trip &C. Fort
| Worth
A new illustrated song at the En-
pire, Some One Looks Good to
Someone" rs
When you need a plumber. call
Bunkley, with F. S. Cronk Co. Both
phones 81. If
The Enterprise Publishing COM
pany has millions of candidate
cards, cali and get yours. tt
| c. d. Longserre was called to
Ovilla again today by message
stating that his father was worse
| The Home Mission Society of the
| Methodist church will meet Friday
/ afternoon at O'Clock at the church
! Jas. T. Brooks of Big Springs, who
! has been visiting in the city for sey
eral days, returned to his home last
night.
Insure your live stock in a Legal
Reserve Co, pays cash upon receipt
of proof of loss. R. D. McCombs'
agent. If
Phone H. A. Mcmillan at the Dali
ly Light office when you want any
kind of printing done, The best work
guaranteed. If
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Ingram of Pa
ducah. Ky. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Smith. They will probab
ly make their future home here.
We trade nice new furniture and
stoves for old. Cash or installment
Also do repair work. r. E. Moore
Furniture Co Both telephones. If
The Home Mission Society will
meet Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
Lesson in January number of Our
Homes" Members please bring your
Bibles or Quiet Hour Quart erly'
January to March.
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/. 0. G. T. Meeting.

Thursday night is regular meet
ing night of the Good Templars
Lodge and a full attendance is de-
sired, as there are matters of i'm
portance to be attended to. Let every
member be present,
G. A. ARNOLD,
II. l.. BUNKLEY, Trustees
as G. M. BRADY, p. G.. T.
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We trade nice new furniture ant
stoves for old. Cash or installment
Also do repair work. R. E. Moor
Furniture Co. Both telephones. t
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20
No Old Fogy
Methodist Here

The foundation of our drug
store is our Prescription De-
partment Service.
It's to our Prescription Ser
vice that we point with pride.
No old fogy methods are
used in this department.
Everything we do is done
in modern, scientific, capa-
bic manner.
When you bring your doc
tors prescriptions to us, they
are filled in a way which will
meet with his entire approval.
They are filled exactly as he
indicates that they should be
filled. They are filled with
the highest quality ingredi-
ents which it is possible for
us to secure.
We solicit your prescrip-
ton patronage, promising the
heartiest and most efficient
cooperation with your physi-
clan in all prescription work
brought from him to us.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-02-20

will wear as long as Devoe's. No
others are as heavy bodied, because
DEVICES weigh 3 to s ounces more
to the pint. Sold by Waxahachie
Lumber Co. II
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-04

About o'clock last night an alarm was sounded, and the gallant fire lad dies made good quick run to the home of MT. and Mrs Geo. E. Mallory, when their servants house was wrap ped in flames, and their residence and other outhouses were threatened, and in imminent danger. The boys made quick work of it, and soon had the fire under control, though the ser wants house, and storage room and the smoke house were total ruin. The residence was saved with but slight damage. Nearly all of the family's household goods were removed to the street, and altogether considerable damage was done. MT. Mallory esti- mates his loss at about $500, and very little was covered by insurance The fire was caused by coals falling out of the stove, and had been burning some- time before it was discovered. MT. Mallory desires to extend his and fam ily's sincere thanks to the fire boys and to the public for their prompt ser vice and the kindly assistance render ed, but for which his beautiful home would have no doubt been entirely destroyed, Brandon & Baugh's barn was slightly scorched, but the damage was small.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-04

The splendid wagon bridge which is being built over the St. Francis river at Madison begins to look like bridge sure enough-it is nearly completed out to the draw, and the contractors are getting along splendidly with the work all honor to Judge Folbre for this fine monument to his enterprise and business foresight.
 There are many kinds and many grades of coal at all kinds of prices. but for medium low priced coal with very high quality behind it. the Big Muddy, sold, and delivered free, by the Planters Gin Company. is unsurpassed for general household and office purposes. It is screened. Try ton, and if you like it, let us put in your supply for winter. A. D. Boyle, Manager.
 You will find me at the same old stand. l don't shaye to move. and l have no goods to offer at Cosr, and if l were to offer my goods at cost, some one would be ready to say that's a lie. Read the ad. that is on my window. and you have my motto, and don't think that anyone can say that's lie; and if you doubt the above, call and be convinced before you leave town. w. r. Evans, II. F. G.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-04
MAGNOLIA CLUB Straight Whisky
 T. C. FoLBRE. JR. & C,

The biggest line of games ever seen in Forrest City may be found at the Newsstand. Entertain the young folks at home and they will not seek entertainment and perhaps get into bad company or mischief elsewhere. Nothing like plenty of good games and We have them all.
 MeSsrs. Bob and Henry Waterman have purchased the business ot Cox x Godfrey at Marianna, and will con tinue the business at the same old stand after January l, 1909. with full and complete stock of tine old keu- tucky and Tennessee whiskies We wish the boys well in their new home.
 On next Friday. December lth, the Knights and Ladies of Honor will have eight candidates for initiation, and election Of officers for the ensuing term. Every m mber is earnestly re- quested to be present,aS there is buSl- ness of importance, besides there will be a big time, much merriment and lots of fun.
 Mrs. NJ. F. Winfield spent Thanks giving and several days after with her son. MT. R. H. Winfield and family, at Augusta, returning home Tuesday. MT Winfield accompanied her home, and all were glad to see him, though he remained only short time between trains. Mrs Winfield enjoyed her visit very much.
 Governor Pindall has granted re- spite to Sam Cook, convicted of mur- der in the first degree in St. Francis county and sentenced to be hanged December II, until January 1. The object of the respite is to enable the Governor to examine strong petition for the communication of his sentence to life imprisonment.
 JUST RECEIVED-15O sheet pie lures from 5c to 2Oc each. Come and select what you want before they are picked over. Also a nice lot of new mouldingsS patterns. Pictures enlarged from Sl.50 up. Give us your order, and we will save you money. We sell the best sewing machine made for the money. A. l.. Stevens & Co.
 T.ena Rivers by Mary J. Holmes, the play that comes to the opera house on next Nonday evening, has become noted for the beautiful gowns worn by the ladies of the company, five in number. Several Parisian and London jmportations are worn and each Is said to be delight to all the ladies who see the play.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-04

~~Our Palestine correspondent states in his communication that he and a couple of friends walked to Forrest City to attend services. Such Chris tian energy land enthusiasm will find it's own reward. The distance is about nine miles.
 If you want jug of good whisky you can get it at the Magnolia Saloon, where there is great variety Of brands, at prices to suit. Also wines, brandieS, mineral waters, bottle and keg beers, etc. Call and see us. T. (. FOlbre, IT,, & Co.
 We are printing for Clerk Merwin list of unredeemed delinquent lands this week in circular form. They will be posted in each township, and in- tereited parties may take notice and govern themselves accordingly. The list is the smallest for many years.
 Cotton has been rolling in rapidly this week, and South Front street and the platforms are again congest ed. The price has been going off few points and middling is worth about 9c today. The government will issue it's sixth report next Tuesday morning.
 For real good, genuine value in coal, you can do no better than phone your order to MT. A. D. Boyle, at the Planters gin, No. 2ll, and tell him to put you in supply of the Big Mud dy. The price is right and reasonable and the quality is way above the price.
 Ever Wear Hose for men-6 pairs for S1.50, and guarantee them for six months. Every pair with a hole re- placed, if worn according to odirections. They have no superior. Try half dozen, and be convinced of their ex- cellence. Russell Graham Alderson Company.
 The Magnolia Club Whisky, bottled in bond, and sold by the drink or bottle at the Magnolia Saloon is mild, mellow liquor that you will appreciate. Try it when in need. T. c. Folbre, Jr. x Co. We also have the Magnolia Club Whisky in barrel goods, and so- licit your jug orders. Phone IA.
 The Cameron Marshal Combination at the opera house Tuesday night was the second of the Lyceum course to be presented here this season under the auspices of the school board, and was thoroughly enjoyed by fairly good sized audience. These attractions are all first class, and patrons are assured of splendid entertainment. The next attraction will be monologuist, and it is to be hoped citizens will patro- nize it more literally. Like the two that have already been seen and heard, this will be a very high class enter tainment. Date later.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-04

this paper are for sale at the City Drug Store. O. N. Warren, Prop. BUY
 MAGNOLIA CLUB WHISKY
 Bottled in Bond
 T. c. FoLBRE, JR. & Co
 Don't forget to use little Prickly Ash Bitters whenever the stomach or bowels are diSordered. It quickly corrects such troubles and makes you feel bright and cheerful. ]. T. San ders, Special Agent.
 After the ran Saturday night, the wind blew a gale, veered around to the north. and brought us cold wave sending the thermometer down 70 or 30 degrees-to and below the freezing point Tuesday night,
 Fussell-Graham-A Alderson Company now have on hand their fall and win ter line of shoes selected from the DutenhOfer. Walk Over and l1amil- ton Brown brands of shoes. There are none better to be had.
 FOR SALE-An so acre farm on Crowley Ridge two miles from town; 40 acres cleared, balance well tim bered. New Broom house. stables, splendid water. Apply to Ed Land voigt, Times office, Forrest City, Ark
 Purify tbe sewers of the body and stimulate the digestive organs to maintain health, strength and en- ergy Prickly Ash Bitters is tonic for the kidneys, liver, stomach and bowels. J. T. Sanders, Special Agent.
 Bring your furs, hides, ginseng, bees wax, i'd iron, metal, rags, bones, or anything else in the old junk line, to Mir. M. Rutsky, at the Warshavsky store, corner North Front and Rosser streets, and receive the highest price.
 WANTED-Lady or Gentleman of fair education to Travel for a line of household articles and specialties Salary &. 50 per day above expenses. Address, The Alexander Supply Company, 356 Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
 Try ton of that Big Muddy coal of The Planters Gin Co. It is screened free from dirt, slack and foreign substances, will give you satisfaction, and really costs no more than the in- ferior kind. Phone 2ll. A. D. Boyle, Manager.
 In order to reduce my stock and make room for the 1909 invoices, 1 am determined to sell all kinds of hats at cost, and some below cost. My stock consists of the very latest styles, and every hat is bargain at the price asked. Just received my new line of belts, neckwear, fancy barrettes. etc. i, which will be sold very low. Come and see. Mrs. F. Boyle.