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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
WRlTERS'HARD FATE
LITERARY MEN WHO HAVE DIED
IN pEsTiTUTIoN.
Long List Of Talented Poets, His
torIans and Other Masters Of the
Pen Whose Last Days Were
Full Of Misery.

That Ouida should have died as she
did in poverty and loneliness. an exile,
though a voluntary one, from the land
of her birth, was an undoubtedly pitt
full ending to an exceptionally brilliant
career. Equally sad has been the fate
reserved for some literary geniuses
in the past.
For instance, Richard Savage. the
gifted poet, died in a debtors prison
at Bristol, after enduring the pangs OF
semi-starvation for years. Chatterton,
driven desperate through hunger,
poisoned himself at the age of Is.
Swift died mad, as he had all along
predicted he would.
DR.. Dodd. whose Beauties OF
Shakespeare" is well known. was
hanged for forgery. George Gissing,
after suffering hardships that embit-
tered his whole existence, died Just
as fame was beginning to be assured
to him.
Stow, the famous antiquarian, au-
thor of the Survey Of London" be-
asking aims from door TO door
through 36 counties" Wycherley.
from being the spoiled idol OF society,
fell to the lowest depths OF destitution.
and was eventually consigned to the
Fleet prison for debt, where he re-
mained seven years. Cotton also spent
many years in debtors prison, and
eventually died there by his own hand.
Robert Burns. writing only IA days
m nj friend
Cunningham to use his influence with
the commissioners of excise in order
got his salary raised from f35 year
to $50, otherwise. II die not of dis
ease. / must perish with hunger"
Llorente, the learned and talented
historiosrapher OF the inquisi'ion,
was glad during the close Of his bril-
liant but unfortunate career to hire
himself out for few sous night to
keep watch over the dead bodies at
the Paris morgue, and died eventually
OF starvation. Camoens begged his
bread from door to door until com
PEELED to take refuge In an almshouse,
where he died.
It is told OF Ben Jonson that when
in his last illness King Charles sent
him small sum of money he returned
1t. He sends me so miserable dona-
tion." cried the dying poet. because
| am poor and live In an alley. Go
and tell him his soul lives in an alley.
Very sad was the fate OF ulrich Won
Hutten. one OF the greatest writers
Germany has ever produced. Unable
to earn living. he was reduced TO
tramping through the country. beg.
ging food and shelter from the peas
ants. One bitter winters night he
was refused both. and next morning
was found frozen stiff and cold in the
drifting snow outside the village. THE
only thing he died possessed OF be-
sides the rags he wore" says his
biographer Zuinglius. was pen"
Saint-Simon. the celebrated French
author. who wrote THE Reorganiza-
tion of European Society" was twice
driven by want to attempt his own
life. and although he died natural
death in the end It was among the
most lamentable surroundings. For
Is days" he says. Il have lived upon
bread and water, without q fire: I
have even sold my clothes"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
Red.Headed Boy s.iIl Busy.

what" asks the Wyoming Tribune.
has become of the old-fashioned
freckled-faced boy who got the water.
chopped the wood. split the hndling.
milked the cows. fed the pigs. curried
As his parents found for him TO do7"
He's probably being kept busy hand
ing his lazy son money with which
to buy rolled-up trousers and ciga-
rettes-Denver Post
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
Miaunderatood,

. While Southern clergyman was in
the vary act OF praying for rain his
petition was answered by the coming
OF terrific electric storm. Between
the peals the dominic was heard lifting
up his voice in remonstrance.
"Oh, Lord. thou hast not compre-
hended our need. oh. Lord, thou hast
misunderstood our request What we
want, oh Lord. is n gentle shower. and
not, oh Lord. a gully-washer."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
Safe Place.

st states here that bulldog shoes
are in fashion again." remarked Mr..
Stubb as he perused the --latest styles
for men" column.
That so?" laughed Mrs. Stubb In
credulously. "Why-er-where does q
bulldog carry his shoes?"
Don't you know. Maria?"
mo. John"
"Why. in his grip, OF course"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
The Eauie.

Two lrishmen stood peering mp at
new nag pole. in the public square. re-
marking the bright bronzed ball sur
mounted by a large bird at the top.
Suddenly before their very eyes. this
bird. which had been only resting there.
took wing and flew over their heads.
The Iiishmen stared ''Begobbs.
Moike." then calculated one. they f'r-
got { nail tn eagle down."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26

Ambassador Tower has arranged
for deputation from the Arion So
ciety of Brooklyn to sing before EN-
peror William when the members OF
the society visit Germany and Austria
next spring. The deputation will con-
sist OF l50 voices
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
Wanted q Full Load,

Pat had taken contract to carry
brick. the agreement being thirteen
bricks to the load. Finally he came to
the last hodful, when to his great dis
tress there were only eleven bricks to
go in 1t. Then happy thought struck
him. Say, Mr.. Contractor" he called
to the boss in the third story, throw
me down two bricks"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26

At Atlanta university on December
sist Edward Twichell Ware. son of tho
hrst president and founder of the In.
stitution. Will succeed ns the third
president OF the university to his faith.
er's great work.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26

Nothing is more amiable than true
modesty. and nothing is more con-
temptible than the false. The one
guards virtue. the other betrays it,
Fenelon.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26

Sooner or later woman is sur
prised to discover that her husband
actually knew what he was talking
about.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
ArtfuI Scheme,

Mrs. Knicker-That little Jones boy
has such beautiful table manners.
Mrs. Bocker-Yes. his mother al
ways feeds him at home before he is
invited out.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
Where They Would Meet.

A news item published in the paint
ers' column Of the Cleveland Citizen
recently has called forth widespread
comment The statement read:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
Proud of bad. Ancestors.

Bill-What in the world do you sup
pose makes whales blow so much?
Jill-Why. didn't you ever hear that
Jonah story.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-03-26
TAKE NOTICE.

We will meet In the big
hell. usually occupied by
the plumbers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Am0ng Our advertisers.

Fall and winter goods at c. K. Avery's.
f. III. Lindsey has line of fruits and
nuts.
Big cut in prices Of meat at the Model
market.
Charles speaks of vanilla extract in his
adv. this week.
Cream puffs, pies and hot rolls at En-
gels bakery. See adv.
Watches, clocks. jewelry, china and
cut glass at Chappell's.
Read what Fred Cookbook says about
coal in his adv this week.
First class groceries and drugs at rea-
sonable prices at A G.. Martins.
Choice line of groceries, fruits, meats,
fresh fish and bulk oysters at Warmers.
Elegant line of furs, suits. skirts,
cloaks and millinery at Sanger Il Gard
uer's.
Hswley a. Warner have list of pric :
on fine furniture for Thanksgiving Read
their ad.
Special half price sale of carnations
Saturday. 20 cents per dozen at Roy l.
Tdttles's.
Leland B, Gorton advertises the JAMS
sen piano in his adv. this week. Read
what he has to say
Watch Bennett & Stokers windows
Saturday, November IL, for full sIz
reed rockers at the unheard of price of
81 IS.
New gloves, veilings, fiannelette
gowns, ne cloth for suits and skirts at
Broughton's Don't overlook his adv
in this issue.
Ha you heard about the clock il
SellIck's window 1t contains number
Of silver dollars to be given away to bit
customers. Call for full particulars.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
ENGLISH AS SHE is UTTERED.
Patrons Little Joke on the Autocrat
of the Hotel.

What is the cabbage?" inquired the
departing patron, who wished to 20 to
the railway station from the hotel.
What's the what?" exclaimed the
clerk, losing his clutch on the perfect
English he usually handed over the
counter
What's the cabbage?" l said.
Il know you did but | do not quite
get your meaning"
"Oh, you don't? You know what cab
bage is, don't your
81 guess I've seen enough of it to
know. | used to live in the suburbs
of Chicago"
Well what is 1t from here to the
Depot"
Il suppose it is just what II is
everywhere else; that is, vegetable
which"
The departing patron interrupted
with violence.
Jaw, say" he protested, you ought
to be plowed under, or fortified, or
something. Cabbage is cab fare, amt
it?"-Lippincott's
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13

Mrs. Selma Palmer is visiting at Fred
ManniDgs.
Carl Upson went last Friday to spend
a few days with MS Grandma Cross.
G. A. Finch and family visited at l.
G. Hunts in Mattawan last Sunday.
The young people gave very pleasant
dancing party at the hall Wednesday
evening.
Gladys Hoodemaker and Lois Finch
visited the school 10 the Palmer district,
Tuesday
Mrs. Nettie Ever st and daughter lila
of Dakota visited relatives here few
days ago.
A. j. iced of Cadillac is here looking
after the interests of his farm. Mrs.
iced will return with him for the winter.
Claire Hall and family OF Mattawan
visited at o. Eagers last Sunday. Mrs.
Eager returned home with them for a
few days.
Miss Della Tracy fell last Monday and
fractured both bones above the ankle,
but she is now doing nicely. Her many
friends wish her a speedy recovery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Paw Paw nlays Galesburg to. morrow

Paw Paw plays Galesburg tomorrow.
Julius Hyames OF Bloomingdale spent
Tuesday in town
Mrs. Frank Pugsley and children OF
Lawton we're in town a few days this
week.
Mrs. Myra McQuillon of lonia is visit
ing at the home of her brother, A. Hath
away.
1rs j. A. Young and daughter Doro-
thy left Thursday for Lanark, ILL.,, for a
two weeks visit with her parents.
There was business meeting OF the
Christian Endeavor at the home OF Roy
futile, Monday evening. A good time
WAS enjoyed
The board OF canvass rs finished their
work yesterday. There is no great vari-
alton from the result as published last
week The official canvass will appear
in the Northerner next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Trescott entertained
party of 20 young people at their home
Thursday evening in honor OF Mr.. and
Mrs Harry White, VINO have just re-
turned from their wedding trip.
John Reed and Harry Wynn, tour
lists" were brought before Justice kille-
for this week and sentenced to 10 days
each in the county Jail charged with
drunkenness and disorderly conduct
Mrs. Bert Bennett of Lawton spent
Sunday with her husband in Paw Paw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett will move here
after the closing Of the millinery season.
They will make their home with Mr..
Benefits mother, Mrs. Jas. b. Bennett,
during the winter, but will build home
in the north western part Of the village
10 the spring.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Churches

Usual services at st. Mary's church
next Sunday morning
Regul services at st. Marks Episco
pal church next Sunday morning at
1920. A cordial welcome to all
All regular services next Lords day
at the Church of Christ. The bell is
not ruug on account of sickness in the
neighborhood
The subject of the sermon at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday morn
ing will be: "rhy Kingdom Come" At
Z p. M The first of "a series of sermons on
the Great Reformation, "Wy cliff, the
Morning Star Of the Reformation. All
welcome.
NJ +. church, q. Gilbert stan sell, pas.
tor. You will always find cordial " ell
come To the following services:
1870 a. M, morning worship.
ll:30 class meeting Bros Adriance a d
Olson, leaders.)
1900 N Sunday school (Lson Douglas
Supt.)
800 p. m., gospel meeting at tue jail
800 p M. JUNIOR league Miss Peacock
Supt
800 p m, Epworth league devotional
meeting.
700 p. IN, evening Worship.
1870 p IN, choir prac ice, Saturday even.
ing.
The pastor invites anyone to call on
him at any hour
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13

Geo. II. Jacobs is on the sick list.
M s. Tweed is visiting 10 Indiana.
Fred Abbott and family have moved
into the VIM Ort House.
VIM. Gay OF Piainwell visited with
Glenn Furbush over Sunday.
Fred Mcclure and family have moved
into Tom Dillon's house on Woodchuck
hill.
A. q Shepard left Saturday for the
deer" old hunting grounds in the
north.
Mrs. Merritt Cole of Plainweil has
been visiting her nephew, l.. l.. Cole, and
family.
Miss Winifred Warner, who was very
low with typhoid fever for several weeks,
is gradually improving.
Earl Raymond and family, recently OF
Tustiu. have moved back to their old
home. having sold thor farm to Guy
Weatherwax, who took possession last
week
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Industry of the Pesky Ant.

Out In Burmah and the far east,
where sandalwood is worth It's weight
in silver. the pestiferous ant is val
liable assistant To the loggers of that
precious timber. The hard and fra
grant heartwood alone has value, but
as the tree grows this valuable heart
is overlaid by soft and worthless
LAYER, forming two-thirds of the trunk
When a tree is felled and cut into
lengths the loggers let the timber lie.
At once the ants begin work upon the
soft wood, which is sappy and sweet
enough to attract them. In few
weeks-less than month in the case
of the largest butts, the ants deliver
the heartwood free of all the worthless
sapwood.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Sore Throat or rlOuth.

When the mouth or throat is irritated
or diseased you have the common ailment
of Sore Mouth or Sore Throat. II not
quickly cured, you are in danger of con-
tracing more serious or even fatal mala-
lies such as Group, Quinsy, Tonsiltis or
Diphtheria. No other remedy will cure
Sore Throat or Sore Mouth so quickly,
so surely as TONSILINE because
TONSILINE is the one remedy especi-
ally made for that purpose. rs
You'll need TONSILINE one of On
these days, or some night when the
drug store is closed-better have Ia
bottle ready at home when you l,a
need it most. 25 and 80 cents. LA
The Tonsline Co., Canton, Ohio. EH
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
New Telephone Company.

There will be a meeting held at Paw
Paw, November Is, at o'clock D. m. for
the purpose of considering the organiza-
ton OF mutual telephone company.
There will be at the meeting delegates
from South Haven and the four mutual
telephone companies in the northern
part of the county Come and learn
how successfully good telephone service
at actual cost is placed within reach Of
everyone
GoBLEvILLE FAR NUT. TEL. Co.
Leeds HeaIy, sec'y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Auction sale.

At Eugene Aliens farm ~ miles south
of Bloomingdae on Thursday, Novem
Der IS, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. 40
head Of cattle, % head of horses and
lot OF farming tools. 4Otl
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Doings of the Common Council

LONGS Oh tne Common Council
At a meeting of the common council
held last Monday evening a committee
of two was appointed to take up the
matter of securing fish for Maple lake
with the Michigan state fish commission
and the United States fish commission.
Claims were allowed amounting to
1888 ~, after which, there being no fur.
Their business, the meeting adjourned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
ALWAYS Dominated,

From the time a boy sits Under a
et~eet corner electric light PLAYING
.f'h -ca1s until he is blind and tooth
ess 80 has 10 account TO some wom-
p, rhv he 5'dn't come home earlier
-AtcEison Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13

Across a huge mass of snow and ice
poised on the brink Of precipitous noun
tainslde, party Of climbers, roped to-
gether. are cautiously threading their way.
At any moment puff of wind or a false
step may start the avalanche down the
mountain, and hurl the travellers into
eternity. You would certainly consider the
situation of the adventurous travellers dan
gerous, wouldn't you?
And yet you are i'm similar peril your
self If you are neglecting that touch of
bronchitis or asthma, that cough or cold,
which may lead TO terrible consequences.
Why not take effective measures by pur-
chasing n bottle of Abbey Syrup, Clos-
ter Sancto Paulo, n remedy which has
simply astonished Europe with it's mar
velous results i'm the cure of all forms Of
bronchial and luns disease?
Abbey Syrup Is an infallible remedy,
and though harmless In itself. Is a radical
cure for coughs and colds. asthma, bron-
chitis, sore throat, Group and whooping
cough, influenza and all chest, throat and
lung troubles.
This is the original remedy and is sold
and personally recommended in Paw
Paw by oil druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-19
Srnithfield Social News.

SMITHFIELD, VA, January 10
Mrs. E. II. Golfer entertained very
oharmingly at bridge on Saturday
g, g. Jones. Of EdgeWater. Norfolk.
won by Mrs. r. E. Boykin: Mrs. g. w.
Warren cut the 5consolation. silver
shoe buttoner. Mrs. Jones. the guest
gold buttons. Those playing were:
Mesdames L. G. Brock. j. D. Chalmers,
Il. E. Boykin, C. G. Jones, J. G. Wilson.
1eyland Chapman. =. Barrow, James
Gh an & Am and 5ask M Ghnps
Miss FANNIE Tulloss entertained very
delightfully."- on Monday evening. The
chief amusement was a guessing COM
test The young ladys prize box
II paper was r saott
carried or the .gentleman's prize. q
Hart cut the consolation. Those pres
ent We're: Misses Bertha Edwards, Vera
Gay. Mary Joyner, Delma newman,
Goodson ana Nancy Dick, Messrs. VIII
lie Holloway. George Waddell; Ralph
Parker, Wash Reed, Taylor Johnson,
Gilbert Seward, Robert Scott, Raymond
Batten and Charlie Hart.
spent several days in town last week,
Mrs. Herbert Hall, of Chuckatuck
Va, was the guests of her mother,
Mrs. w G. Buakley, last week.
Mr.. Theo. Barrow, Sri, Is South on
a business trip.
Mr.. Robert Barrett. OF Newport News,
spent several days in town last week,
Mr.. Frank Batten Is IN Newport
Mrs. B. West Tabb, Of Newport
News, is the guest of her mother. Mrs.
u. Il. 4UnQerwOOd.s sft 5{a 49,
Mrs, Olivia slmerson. of Norfolk. is
visiting sMrs..sJ, u. Underwo od, 5zfs
MIR. Robert Scott is the cues. of his
sister, Mrs. r. NJ, Hudson, In Norfolk,
Messrs. Young and Pegram Boykin
have returned home after an extended
Northern trip
Mrs. @. C.#Jones has returned to her
home in Norfolk after visiting her sis
ter, Mrs, r, H. Coler.
Mr.. Jack Marshall entertained at
cards at Hotel jamestown on Thurs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-19
Buena Vista Social News.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1

589 BUENA VISTA, VA, January 1S,-
The principal feature OF social inter-
est last week was the marriage of Miss
Margaret Virginia Rucker to Mr.. Ash
ten Crenshaw Jones, Of Hampton, Va.
The church was beautifully decorated
with ferns and pair, and the mellow
l, g, Of many candles the color scheme
Meriwether rendered the "Lohen-
grin" wedding march and Dream Of
Love" during the ceremony. The bride
was handsomely gowned In white mes
auet of lilies Of the valley. Her moving
Vel! was caught with lilies IA Of the
valley, She entered on tho arm
81 {, her sister, Mrs; Ma. Ans
gown White MolH e and Wsaal,ad
maidenhair ferns tied with white tulle.
The maids of honor, nieces of the
bride. We're Misses Yixella Cunningham
en- END Mliz % t !, Ruuker Of Amherst
ferns tied withswhite tulle. The groom groom
entered with his uncle, Mr.. Benjamin
IS psse mn The ushnrs
Dr.. Randolph Greasy, OF Pittsylyanla
county; Mr.. Amners Rucker, Of Amherst
county. and Mr.. Rsbert Jones, OF the
University of Virginia. ~
for Asheville,. where their honeymoon
Will be spent. After February st thew
will be at home in Hampton Va. ~
the house guests for the week Of Nh
p.8TI Rucker IA Their of the bride, were
NIesdames Lucy. Rncker, OF II Roanoke:
Henry Smith and Edward Watson OF
Nlmrod Hall; Margaret Rucker, of1suf-
folk l.. II. Barrow of Lunenburg
county; D. II. Witt. OF Lynchburg,i ana
Miss Fila Jones, Of i1unenburg county;
Niessrs. Waiter. Rucker, OF BEDFORD;
Amner and Daniel Rucler. Of Am.
Iiherst. NJ s
An impromptu hop for the out-of
town guests at the ~ ones Ttucke Ell wed
ding Vas give Ct Goiner's Hall iua,
and Mrs, Pit Tue ker. Of Goshen. were
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-19
Appomattox Social News.
Especial to Tho Times-DIspatch.

II
,.APPOMATTox, VA, January 49,.
Mrs. y. H.. Matthewaon and children
LEI let Monday for their future home In
Washington.
! NJ IT, R,s ga q North Carolina, viii
son. While here Mr.. and Mrs. Brad
Hotel. sAe 1Npp0AisAs
her home in Crewe. after spending sew
eral weeks with Misses Emma Smith
and Fannie Willie Clement.
Mrs. Curtis Taylor is spending some
time with relatives and friends In Rich
mond and with Mrs. Richard Painter in
blr. John c. shearer spent several
days OF this week. In Lynchburg.
Miss Mollye Drinkard. who has been
attending the Female Institute in Bed.
Monday.
Liberty Baptist Church has been
greatly improved by the beautiful new
81 aIvl,d! which were put in last
Miss Louise Covington, who attends
the High School here, was called to her
home at Vera Monday on account of
the Ms ext ang rs lneSy e her moter
have have lived In the village for the past
mother,s home. near town.
Miss Elsie Sholes. OF Lynchburg, Will
May Wear. & =
Mr.. Charlie Caldwell spent satur-
day and Sunday at Spring Mills.
The Appomattox Telephone Company
Is rapidly putting Phones all through
the county. About tl1irty-five phones
nave been put in and there are orders
Miss Ethel Fleshman. OF West vir-
gina. who has been III with typhoid
FEVER for two weeks past. is improv-
ing. Her mother, who was called TO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-19
Buchanan Social News.
Especial to The Times-DI.pa,cn. /

=
BUCHANAN, VA. January 1S.-Mr.
Q. Il. Obenshain, has leased from the
Buchanan Publishing Company their
printing plant. and Will In future edit
the Buchanan News.
Sunday was a red letter day at the
Baptist Church, s2l5 was raised and
reported at the morning service for
the new heating plant. which was re-
Gently Installed at the cost OF 1865.
Miss Francis Houston left Friday ia
visit relatives near Keysyiile.
from visit to her brother at winston
Salem. n. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Brugh are spend.
county. f7l
Mr.. T. N. Johnson. of Basic City
visited friends here last week.
Mrs. ]. c. Dill left Friday to visit
her parents in Goochland county.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. 2. Merry have re-
turned from visit to relatives In
Baltimore.
Mr. II. NJ. Swartz visited friends Ia
Roanoke and Salem this week
MIR. =. a. zimmerman. OF Clifton
Forge. visited his home here Sunday.
Miss Lutte Wingleld. OF Roanoke. Is
visiting Miss Annie Penn, near town.
Miss Mary Gillian left Friday Ia
visit relatives In Covington.