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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-06
MIR. 0. p. GOODWIN FAILS
Farmer and Merchant Makes Assign
mont Tor BCnCiI OF Creditors


mcnt for Benefit OF Creditors.
Mr.. o. +. Goodwin, former State
Senator from Laurcns. and for many
years one Of the leading farmers of
the county and who has for the past
few years conducted a mercantile bus
mess near Watts Mills. last Saturday
made a general assignment for the
benefit of his creditors. Mr.. II. \.
Cooper, solicitor of this circuit and a
member of the law firm of Simpson.
Cooper q Babb, is the assignee.
Mr.. Goodwin's total indebtedness is
not known as yet though it is consid-
cradle. The opinion prevails among
his friends that he will be able to save
his home However. according to the
assgnmnt. it is made without rcscr-
vation, the homestead exemption be-
ing waived and all dover rights in his
real estate being renowned by his
wife. These features of the transac
tion have been the subject Of much
favorable comment by the public.
though general regret is expressed on
account OF the embarrassment and fail
ure Of Mr.. Goodwin
1t is practically certain. so il is
stated that all creditors will he paid
dollar for dollar
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-06
Farmers Union Meet.

Yesterday special meeting of the
Farmers union was held in the court
house. the features Of the meeting be
ing the addresses of State President
b. Harris and Mr. Ira Williams of the
national demonstration department or
agriculture who's" headquarters are
I'm Columbia.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22

to which the highest official, of the
Celestial Empire, might have sat down
to and with, the shaded lights from
painted Chinese candles the incense
pots burning and other surroundings,
might have imagined himself at home
in his own palace. After the COM
pany retired to the parlors social
time was INDUCED in for this is where
the Coffee Club members shine par
ticularly. q short program vas also
given. Mrs. Bamford aud Mrs. j.
B. Romans each favored the company
with selectionsa long their own lines,
later. some of the brothers were en-
tertained at supper. Beautiful ivory
spoons were presented to the guests
by their charming hostess as souve-
Mrs, also very dainty place cards with
the name Of the lady upon each in
Chinese characters. which had been
done by Mrs. SERVER in very artis-
tic manner. Taken altogether it was
one of the finest social functions if
not the best, held in the city for q
long time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
house looked very attractive with a
profusion Of flowers and oriental de.

house looked very attractive with q
profusion Of flowers and oriental de-
corations. the dining room was espec-
tally gorgeous. the table spread with
an embroidered Oriental cloth, and
set with the most curious and beauti-
full china from the celestiatl Realm.
Two lovely Chinese maidens clad in
silk kimonas waited upon the guests
in charming manner, who proved to
be upon closer look, two daughters Of
the house, Miss Alice and Gertrude.
The dinner consisted of several
courses. the first "chop suey" in the
most exquisite Chinese bowls, and rice,
both to be eaten with chop sticks.
This was rather q difficult feat to per-
form. but the guests were equal to it
and managed the sticks" in dex-
trous and profitable way. Tea was
also served from sure enouhg'
Oriental "Tea Pot" into the dearest
little china cups Imaginable. Second
course was Spaghetti" with "chung
wee pickles" and "chang wi sand
wiches.' Third course Oriental
salad, most delicious, and waters
Fourth course--' Canton Blanc NANCE
mint cream, Birds nest float. !"
Fifth course Preserved Limss, Orien-
tai cakes. Chinese nuts and canaied
ginger, making in all q most elegant
repast with the loving cup as finish,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE WE'D.
Henry G. Rettman and Miss Minnie Adam
Married on Sunday Evening.

On Sunday evening ut the German
Lutheran church occurred the wedding
of Henry G. Rettman and Miss Min
ME Adam, both of Denison. The
groom is . young man of an excellent
character, sober, honest and indus
trious: He is the proprietor of the
Denison Pantorium and through his
consistent effort has built up large
business.
The bride is a handsome young lady
and through her esteemed character is
possessed OF many friends who wish
her the hsppiest Of life and sue ,ess.
= The happy young couple will remain
in Denison and will 60 to housekeeping
in the Rettman cottage on Railroad
Ave. The Review extends its heart
lest of congratulations and wishes
them long and happy life.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
A SADDENED HOME
Daughter Of Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Heddeman
Dies Suddenly.

In the death Of their lovely daugh-
ter. Irene Margaret. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Hedderman, residing south IF
Denison. were called upon to be ar the
saddest trial of thier married life.
If love and tender care could have ar
rested the messenger of death, Irene
would still be living, TO- gladden. the
hearts Of her fond parents, and broth
ers and sisters. On Sunday the
twelfth of this month this daughter.
who was just blooming into woman
hood. having but recently passed her
fifteenth year. was attacked with an.
pendicitis and her case grew worse
until Wednesday, when it was deter
mined that an operation. which was
performed. was Necessary.
The operation did hot bring the re-
lief hoped for and on Friday morning
at three o'clock, her spirit took it's
fight. The funeral services were
held on Sunday last at the st. Rose
Of Lima church in this city, Father
Farrelly officiating, after which, her
body was laid to rest in the Catholic
cemetery. Irene was the eldest
daughter Of family of eight chill
dren. three boys and five girls. She
attended the sisters school in Denison.
last year. and while there. made q
snlendid record and uun,, <ho hoo,+. "a
her instructors. She was industrious
and ambitious to excel in her work.
While Mr.. and Mrs. Hedderman have
thier other children to comfort them,
the loss Of this daughter. their first
born. will prove one of the saddest
bereavements Of their lives. The
Review extends to them it's sympathy
in thier severe affection.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22

On Saturday Miss Raine gave q
very pretty and dainty tea compli-
mentary to two visiting p. E. O..
ladies, Mrs. Sarah OFT snd Mrs. Edith
Weeks. Vacation trips were talked
about in delightful informal way
and it was voted to have been de-
ilightful summer for all. Miss Raine
served her supper at small tables,
white center pieces over yellow and
yellow shaded candles gave the P. E.
o. colcrs. Little hanl bags with the
daisy. the CluD flower, and the yell
low star were the hand work Of Miss
Raine's brush and made dainty p ace
cards as we'll. Supper was an excel
lent one and was served by the Misses
Raine, Anderson and King. The par
ty was very pleasant one and gave
the ladies fine visit with their VS.
iting members.
The Current Event Club held it's
first meeting September 16. There
was q good attendance and an excel
lent program was given. In. accord
with the plan of the State Federation
throughout Iowa the idea of endeavor-
ing to have better order in opera
houses and other places where public
entertainments are given, was brought
up by one of the delegates. A civic
improvement committee was appointed
whose duty it will be TO appeal to the
mayor to see if better order cannot
be enforced here in Denison's opera
house during the coming year. 1t is
the desire of the Current Event Club
to have the cleanest. neatest and most
orderly city in Iowa. There will be
no meeting of this club during the
DR.. Ostrom meetings.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Nash spent
Sunday last with friends in Carroll
county. This Was the rural mail
carriers last dissipation tefore re.
turning to his labor on route No. z
out of Denison.
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22

Our plain white dishes are the best
for the money in town. The Racket
Store.
just in -twenty-five different KINDS
of candy at The Racket Store at loc
per pound.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
Entertaias Coffee Club.

On last Thursday afternoon Mrs.
r. A. Romans, who is famous for her
elegant dinners and other social affairs
entertained the Coffee Club, in most
unique and highly enjoyable manner
with "Chinese Tea Party The
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
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The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
FROM WOMANS
POINT OF VIEW

To be able 10 forget the Deficiencies N
ones table and enlarge the circle 10 &C
commodate three unexpected guests with
out making anybody uncomfortable IS an
art few women possess. Il IS an expert
ence never 20 be forgotten to witness the
department OF an ideal hostess under
such trying circumstances. and since II
was my fortune 10 be present AZ . gath
ering where this kind Of an incident &C
CURED. am going 20 give the story FOR
the benefit os women who may be sim
Harly placed some day.
The family % my hostess was made Up
OF three members. and fer them and two
invited guests she had prepared q spe-
ciaIIy dainty Sunday night supper Short
" before the meal a party OF three came
in with the announcement that they in
tended TO spend the evening. There were
TO shops from which to add TO the pro
posed bill OF fare and the larder contained
nothing that would 1T IL. save soup stock
which would serve as q first course The
newcomers were partial 10 coffee 50 that
beverage was added, and without a hint
OF an apology the hostess. whose one
maid was taking half-hOIiday. seated
her party 20 a charming meal which had
no apparent shortcomings
There was a cup Of bouiIIon for every
body with small crackers and olives.
There was plenty Of good bread and but
ter, preserves. and cake. The lobster was
not abundant, 10 be sure, for the meat
Of three ways hardly. enought TO give
eight enough OF a delicacy 10 which
everybody happened 10 be partial But
the table appointments were perfect, the
hostess delightful. and I know that
everybody enjoyed the meal was re-
minded OF another tOOthsome supper
which I once enjoyed after a long. cold
ride. A party Of three was invited 10 at
tend the annual meeting OF a charitable
institution by q young woman whose
father was president OF the board Of d.
rectOrs. II was usual 70 have a hot sup
per On these occasions because the men,
bers Of the board came long distances in
midwinter discomfort. but for some rea-
son not made known to the young woman
the supper was omitted on that evening
The only amends she could make were
entertainment and supper at her own
home. and with the memory Of q can OF
oysters she saw purchased and placed IN
the icebox she promised 10 make a stew.
She happened TO be famous for that par
ticuIar piece OF cooking, and you can I'm
agine how three cold. hungry individ-
uals received the invitation Il was 9
o'clock and more when we reached the
house and half hour later We were tax
en- from the big Hving-roon. with its
CHEEKY wood fire. 70 the dining-rOom
where a Widespread table was topped
with a huge, steaming tureen. To this
day can taste that stew with its liberal
top Of melted butter. and It still remains
an oyster stew In my memory. although
1 know that il was made OF shredded salt
fish and corn pulp with mix and butter
from the dairy belonging 10 the house.
Earlier guests had eaten the oysters, but
that did not matter much 10 the hostess.
She was clever.
BETTY BRADEEN
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
FICTION OUT OFDATE

books: another. while admitting this. ar
gued that the falling of was purely tenn
poraTy.
The taste for Kipling." he said. may
be regarded as precious taste: the
buying Of his books IS. so 10 speak.
luxury with which readers dispensed as
soon as the hard times came When
they feel prosperous again they VIII buy
Kipling's books as much as ever"
In speaking OF the vogue OF other Gas
sic and near-classic authors. this same
connoisseur had some interesting re-
marks TO make about the rise in popular
favor OF an author little read heretofore
in this cOUntry-Anthony TroHope.
"Trollope IS unquestionabIy coming VI. 3"
he declared During his lifetime he was
derided by his contemporaries, but he IN
qUestionably did some excellent work.
The reason for the increa-ed interest in
him. II seems to me IS that. proportion
ately as the early Victorian era recedes
into the past. II becomes more interest
ing to Us. whereas IN itself II had little
OF interest 10 commend It Hence as our
interest II that era increases We natural
y turn 70 the books which describe Il
most accurately, and among these the
works OF Troliope hold an important
place
De Morgan and Others.
This state OF affairs may account some
what for another vogue-that Of William
De Morgan, author OF Joseph Vance"
Alice for Short" and Somehow Good.
Critics have said almost unanimously
that De Morgan has revived the Victor
ian era in his writings. But a curious
point about his books Is that whereas
they reproduce 10 a certain degree the
style Of Victorian writer's. notably Thack-
cray and Dickens, they have some ultra
modern touches. a fact which may also
account for their popularity
Other authors whose sales have in
creased decidedly Of late are Ibseu. Wilde,
and the poet Francis Thompson. who
died recently in England In the sales OF
Shakespeare. on the other hand. there
has been q certain falling Of, due. ac-
cOrding to those who reason out such
phases in the literary situation. TO ths
dearth Of late Of big Shakespearean pro
auctions in the theaters OF the United
States
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24

the evening a dainty buffet supper was
served. The prizes were won by Miss
; Tonita Ridgwsy and MIR. Everett ".
Boughton- The guests included Miss Dent
Casey. Miss Genevieve Cassin. Miss Mar
garet Green, Miss Louie J. English, Mrs
/ James F. Casey. Miss S. Tonita RidgWay.
/ Miss Caroline Green. Mr.. randolph c.
Carrington. Mr.. William Cassin, Mr.
/ Everett W. Boughton, Mr.. MahIon H
Janney, Mr.. l. R. Lisenriag. Mr.. Howard
I Y. Wiilett. Mr. CASTOR Hand. Mr.. Charles
/ B. Cheyney. Mr.. Frank Poston.
I Mrs. Oscar Alexander Machlin. and her
mother, Mrs. Sylvester Jones. gave a very
beautiful ten Thursday from until s. IN
honor Of Miss Richardson. of Boston
The drawing-ro0m and hall were attrac-
lively decorated with pink roses, carna-
TONS and delicate vines. The tea table,
which was presided over by Mrs. Able.
who poured tea and chocolate, and Miss
Pi=rce. who served the frappe looked
unusually beautiful. covered with a dam
ask and lace cloth. and arranged with
pink roses. ferns, and rcse-shaded lights.
Among those who assisted in the dining
room were Mrs r. s Mechlin. and her
daughter. Miss Leila Mechlin. Mrs. Mech
lin received her guests in a handsome
T
with a corsage bouquet OF orchids, and
Mrs Jones wore pearl gray brocade. com
5lned with lace and orange-cOlOred velvet
About two hundred guests were present
who included all Of the prominent resi-
dental set Of GeorgetOwn.
The dance at the DumbartOn Club last
Tuesday evening though not so large as
usual was nevertheless a very attractive
affair After the dancing a delicious old
fashioned Southern supper was served in
the dining-rOOm- Among the members and
their guests who enjoyed the evening
were Mr.. and Mrs David Agnes Green
/ lees. Mr- and Mrs James r Casey. Mr.
and Mrs. Harley. Mr. and Mrs. Smart
Mrs Lloyd SmoOt Miss Guriey. Miss
Adds Hubbard. Miss Anna Hubbard. Miss
Englees, Miss Josephine Alexander. Miss
: Rose Ball Miss Alice Wolcott. Miss Mamie
Peirce. Miss Louise Cox. Miss Nina
Ward. Miss Mable Raney. the Misses
Yed-ley. 8IT. DelOs Smith. Mr. Walter
English Nj Hin Mr. John LaTkins. Nj
Wayne Richie. Mr. Green. NJ Fred G
Kleinschmidt. Mr. Philip Poston. Mr.. Carl
Ayers Dr. Richard Cooke, Mr. Oden
Bowie Roberts, Mr.. Frank Fuller, Mr.
Frank Hill, Mr. Eugene Ball. AR Lang
don Moore. Mr.. Albert Howard. Mr.
George Worthington. Mr. OrviIIe Ecker,
Ar George Howard, and Mr.. Alden
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
Homemade Jab0t.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
At the places where Irish lace Is sold
there comes a tiny scalloped edge, and
this can be used with good result on a
small bit OF inexpensive silk null.
The two combined make a dainty ard
costly looking jabot for a turnover collar,
at a small price The silk null is plain
OF dotted, and sells for about . cents G
yard.
II this IS made into six fine pseats,
about four inches long, with a tab and
button-hole at the top. then edged with
the Irish scallOp. It can be worn with
ones smartest blouse OF sent as a sift
to a critical friend
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
EVANSVILLE.

Mrs Nellie Fuller Brooks has been
visiting her sister, Mrs Franklin G.
TinEley. in Washington.
Miss Gertrude Mccarthy, Of New York
City, is visiting Miss Carrie Magruder
near Tuxedo. this county.
AR and Mrs. T. Il. Gibson. OF West
port. Anne Arundel County. have been
visiting friends near BeltsviUe.
Miss Agnes Macolm Gibbs. OF Little
Rock, Ark, IS visiting friends IN the Vi
cinity OF Brentwood, this county.
NJ and Mrs. Joseph y. Mann. Of Prov
idenCe. r. I. are stopping for a few
weeks with friends and relatives here
AIRS Hammond Welsh, who has been
in the far Northwest for O year or two.
Is expected home about the middle Of
February
Mr.. ". D. Porter. f.. entertained at
stag bridge whist at his home on Olive
street Friday night After the games a
buffet luncheon was served.
4Ir. and Mrs. c. ". Sheriff have re-
turned 20 their home after a pleasant
stay with AIr- Thomas Wood and Miss
J. / WOOD. o. "BrOokwOOd.- - near Groom.
tAIS county
The first smoker under the auspices Of
Prince George COnciave, No. S94. In
proved Order Of HeptOsOpns. was given
in their hall here Wednesday evening.
and was largely attended
The Bladensburg Social Club gave q
largely attended dance al the Pan-Elec-
trio House Wednesday evening. The pa
vilion was decorated with American flags,
and during the dancing refreshments
were served.
The Card Club was Hospitality enter
tanned Wednesday by Mrs. Robert L Hall
al the home OF her mother, Mrs. Mary
Quinn Mrs I. T. Houston was awarded
first prize There we're sixteen partici-
pants. and at the conclusion OF the
games refreshments were enjoyed.
Mrs E 4. Fuller entertained the Mat
inee Euchre Club Wednesday Preced-
ing the games tempting repast was
served Miss Kinsloving won the first
prize, Miss LOttie Fenwick the second.
and Miss Alice MayfieId the consolation
prize. Others participating were Mrs.
Frank Gillian. Mrs. Harvey DYER. Mrs.
Elvins Mayfieid, the Misses Lottis May
field, Alice and Nellie Fenwick. Mrs.
Mamie Roberts. Mrs Alfred HYATT Wells.
Mrs. Matthews. Mrs FRANKLIN G. Ting
ley, Mrs Rexcord VI Smith, and the
hostess.
The WOodvills Social Club was enter
tained Wednesday by Miss Florence
Bower at the home OF DR.. and Mrs
Harry N Bowen EUchre formed the prin-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
Ermfne.

From the Baltimore Sun.
There was a day when ivory ermine
without the black spots would be con-
sidered fourth class. Now there IS q
reversal Of opinion. Unspotted ermine is
the preferred kind.
The handsome sets and hats are made
OF this The latter Is especially choice
when there IS no black 1eck on IT, It is
made fat. quite broad. and trimmed with
yellow bird OF paradise
Other erullne turbans have a crown OF
black Persian lamb. and they are trimmed
with an osprey.
This fashion for the unspotted ermine
may have been brought about by the
manufacturers who wanted TO make rab-
bit white OF blended, a fashionable fur
because OF its close imitation TO the real
thing Many fashionable women. OF
rather rich women. are discouraged TO
find other people wearing goOd-lOOking
sets of rabbit at small cost alongside
their unspotted ermine, for which they
paid such high price.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24

cipaI diversion or an exceptionally pleas
ant evening. The first prizes were won
by Miss Louise Turner and Mr.. Henry B.
COntee. and the second prizes went to
Mrs. ". s. Chichester and Mr.. George
Lawrence. Following the games tempt
ing collation. was served Those present
were Rev. and Mrs F. V. Baer, DR.. and
Mrs. Harry N. Bowen. Dir. and Mrs. w.
5. Chichester, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry b.
COntee, Mrs. and Mrs. Virgil IL Law
renee. Mrs. Quinn. Of Baltimore; the
Misses Annie Thomas, Florence Bowen,
Clara and Louise Turner, Messrs- Charles
I. Turner. George and Spencer Turner,
George Lawrence. Frederick D. Stone,
and Master Garry Lee Bowen.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
How Japs Keep Cheese Moist.

The japanese have a simple way OF
keeping cheese moist They saturate a
linen cloth with vinegar and wrap il
around the cheese The cheese does not
take the taste Of the vinegar. The vine
gar preserves the moisture Of the cheese.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
a Mighty Pen.

From Judge
Farmer Scrsbblegrass-Th' teller as said
he would rather write than be President
want so far wrong. after all.
Farmer Stubbs-Ya-as; but We can't all
get a dollar word fer q Jungle story
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
Wholesale.

Frum the Boston Transcript
LOng-That viOIinist's execution was
simply marvellous
Strong-Wasn't Il, though, You could
see the audience hanging on every note.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
BALLOON IN CYCLONE.
When the Drag Rope Flew
Taut Above the Gas Bag.
AERoNAUT TELLS EXPERIENCES

Thrilling Sensation OF Being Caught
in n Wind Cloud and Being Sucked
Through the Center of It-A Stu
affOn More Spectacular Than
PerilOus-struEEIe in the Air.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
DUTY

Commands you to be prepared
for all contingencies. Group
comes Ike a thief in the night.
GOWan's Preparation. exter-
nal, cures and prevents Group,
Coughs. Colds. Pneumonia
Keep a bottle in the home.
&c. SOC, 500. All druggists.
Be prepared 70 meet emer-
gencies. Buy to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-24
BETTY BRADEEN.

While ycu think OF II. telephone your
Want Ad- 20 The Washington Herald
and bill VIII be sent you at l cent a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
JACKSON'S
so1rsA.s BAND.

Sousa has again started on his an nuaI musical pilgrimage and with hf great band is busily engaged all alons the line in spreading the gospel or
 melody Besides being popular conductor and the most successful composer of the day. Sousa is some thing of a philanthropist in his way, for he affords many thousands of Amer jeans with their only opportunity or hearing good music every year. Un- like the great string orchestras of the world the Sousa Band does not con fine it's operations solely to the large cities. but the tours are arranged so that every town and almost every vff- fare is given Ian opportunity of he~~- ing the March Kings" men Sousa has no hesitancy in going to the small est communities. for he is assured or a cordial welcome and adequate sup port wherever he may choose to give n concert The band is now on its thi-ty-hfth ssrni-annual tour. and ait CT an absence from th's city for over seven years will be. heard here in con cert on next Tuesday evening at Jack sons Theatre, with Miss trances Hoyt. sop ano; Miss Grace Hoyt' rnezzo-soprano: Miss Florence Harue- man. viOIthfst.e and Mr. Herbert L. Clarke. co-netist as assisting artsts- The seatS aresnov on sale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17

WANT ADA CENz A woRn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17

Mildred & Ernie Potts have a rapid fire bag punching act.