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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-15

and visiting country Sc Us tits
pleasing and irterestin estate
that in all isolated sections of
our State the people are rapidly
laying aside all prejudice to
those features of school work
which were once considered a
waste of energy and distraction
Of thought from the daily rou-
tine OF duty, but on the other
hand are assisting in the eXecu-
tiHn OF all efforts which are cal
culated TO contribute 10 the re-
tinement, religions influence and
intellectual training of their
children. Take, for instance, the
physical training, the attractive
opening exercises each day,
comprising patriotic songs,
marching, drills, speaking, etc,
and the interesting closing eX-
ercises on the last day. They
are now considered by thought
full patrons and trustees in au-
thority over schools as effective
powers in training the minds
and bodies, instead of being
valueless.
In taking charge of Il rural
school one soon learns that to
obtain good results and be able
to exercise an influence as a
teacher in a country neighbor-
hood not only means confidence
in ones ability to impart knowl.
edge from text books, but the
identification and establishment
of citizenship in the community.
The school teacher must be in
| touch with everything which is
connected with The welfare Of
the people among whom she is
domiciled. She awaken le
fact that she must be ev y
and willing to particip The
social gatherings Of t! school
pupils and young peop. of the
community, 10 act as agent of
cheerfulness and encouragement
in the homes of patrons where
afiiction or misfortune may pre-
vail, and above all. to contribute
her zeal to the church of the
neighborhood, in order to pro-
mote an influence tor good-but
like a forgetful school girl, |
have not followed the strict in
junction of the supe rintendent
of education of the county in
which | have been teaching,
which is "to condense when ex-
changing ideas relative to school
work." for / have written more
than | intended.
MALDE L LOGAN.
Kingstree, S G, April 13, 1909.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-15
SID Rather Die. Doctor.

than have my feet cut off," said NJ
L Bingham of Princeville, III. "But
you'll die from gangrene (Which had
eaten away eight toes) if you don't" !"
said all doctors. Instead, he used
Buchlen's Arnica Salve till wholly
cured. Its cures of Eczema, Fever
Sores, Boils, Burns and Piles astouna
the world. 25c at D e SCOTS.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-15

If you have backache and urinary
troubles You should take Foley's
Kidney Remedy to strengthen and
build up the kidneys so they will act
property, as a serious kidney trouble
may develop. W l. Wallace.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-15
SCHOOL CLOSING AT BENSON
To Take Place Friday Evening, April 23
Programme Of Exercises.

Benson, April l2:-The following
programme will be observed. at the
closing of the Cedar Swamp Graded
school Friday evening, April %, at
$50 o'clock:
Song, ''School Days" "............S School
Drill, "Sunflower" Sixteen boys
Play, Cabbage Hill School,
In two acts
Tableau, Mischief in School" One act
Drill, Handkerchief Drill and Song"
Fourteen girls
Tableau, "Cinderella" In six acts
SATURDAY EVENING.
Song, Welcome '...........S School
Annual address ss..........Dr l. Mann
Drill, Rose" sixteen girls
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-15
The EVOLUTION -.
g OF: THE RURAL SCHOOL.
UPLIFTING INFLUENCES UPON SCHOOLS
IN ISOLATED SECTIONS lIB In
SHAPING THEIR DESTlNlES.
ditor COUNTY RECORD

In reading last weeks issue
of THE RECORD, oar attention
was arrested by reference to the
great awakening of the posi-
bilities of educational de :elop-
ment in Williamsburg county.
1t is gratifying and interesting
to write that in our county,
many OF the efforts which lave
been made in connection with
this important work have al
ready taken the form OF reali-
ties instead Of dreams.
We are prompted to continue
the subject of rural school work,
for this idea Las been suggested
to me because of two reasons:
First, the writer has recently
experienced the feeling of re-
sponsibllity which rests upon
any who teaches 4 large coun-
try school; secondly, because
we realize that it IS one of the
most important and fruitful
topics of discussion which con-
Germs the educational world OF
today. ,
Before entering upon the sub
ject l desire to impress upon
your readers the fact that it is
with a feeling of diffidence that
l venture to promote or ex-
change ideas in regard to a
work which was entirely a new
and untried experience to me,
for in reviewing the brief school
work OF a few months, we fully
realize the insignihcance of our
efforts in comparison with those
of teachers who have followed
this profession for many years
The subject of teaching a
rural school is SO suggestive OF
ideas that I would that | could
present 1t by means of the writ
ten word with ali of the inter
est, enthusiasm, inspiration and
excellence of which it is sus-
ceptible. One of the principal
features of the work which i'm
pressed me most forcibly, and,
which should appeal to every
teacher, was the realization of
the Importance of the study of
aChild nature. 1t is almost
impossible to lead, train or win
the affection and respect of the
one intrusted to a teachers care
without a thorough investiga-
tion of its physical temperA-
ment, extent and condition of
it's ambitions and aspirations
and the possibilities which lie
in its nature for moral develop.
ment.
This thought lends itself to-
that phase of school work which
we wish to emphasize: the great
Importance of all trainers COM
ing to a determination of en-.
deavoring to perfect themselves
in "child nature study" as ear
nestly as in any other branch.
After this requisite is appreci-
ated by the conscientious work
er the practical step which
should then be taken, is to meet
those requirements, which are
found in the pupils and improve
them with all the energy of
which he or she is capable. A
difficulty with which the mex
perienced rural school teachers
find themselves confronted Is
that theme of which so much
has been said and written from
time to time by those who re-
alize its Importance, that of
discipline. How much that word
implies and suggests in connec-
tion with a country school,
where, perhaps, in former days
IL L L L.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-15

Cling to become an inspiring
medium tor a large school OF
boys and girls ranging in ages
from FIVE to nineteen.
a summary of the practical
and profitable work which has
been accomplished in South
Carolina during the past four
years by the Woman> lmprove-
ment association proves that
the great educational revival,
which that work accomplished
has rot only improved the stan
dard OF the schools in an edu-
catioral way. but has caused
great enthusiasm among the
rural population to improve and
adOrn their school buildings.
The consequence is that many
neglected and unattractive
school houses have been ina
proved and transformed into
aboGes which suggest the IA
miliar quotation, "a thing OF
beauty is a Joy forever. Anoth-
er thought which should inter
est and enthuse the rul al school
teacher is the realization that
modern methods in all studies
are essential and must be APP
piled in the school if beneficial
results are desired. The teach
er of today must be ever on the
alert to also devise original
ideas Of imparting knowledge
to the pupils of public school.
One of the principal advan-
tages which cIe gains in teach.
ing in a rural district is the
fine opportunity teachers and
pupils acquire Of the study OF
nature. While the young hearts
and minds are fresh and tender
with the buoyancy and vivid
imaginations of youth, it is in
teresting to an instructor to
diffuse those young minds with
all of the wonders and 10 7ely
sights which present nature in
the glory of her wonderful
forms. The school which | have
been teaching is situated in the
picturesque hill section of up
per Carolina, thereby having
furnished ample means for cul-
tivating a love for that study in
connection with a school work.
it is refining and ennobling for
school children's attention to be
called to an appreciation of that
which is pleasing and harmoni.
Gus to the eye, and nature is
rich in sights and sounds which
furnish inspiration for the study
of any form Of literature,
We would not fail to mention
the necessity of developing
system of study in hygiene and
it is gratifying to discover that
the majority of the children of
the rural schools are now taking
a great pride in becoming fa-
millar with the history Of our
State, cultivating a taste tor re-
search into current information,
etc.
After closing my school / en-.
joyed the privilege of attending
a teachers and farmers meet
ing. On this occasion l heard
addresses by several prominent
persons, representing the Agri-
cultural department and Farm.
ers' Cooperative union. AS one
of the speakers had also been
identified with the educational
interests of the country his re-
marks were not confined eXclu-
sively to farmers, but also to
members of the Teachers asso-
citation. Those thoughts which
were presented 10 Us proved to
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-15

a partial digester--and physics are
not Ugesters at all. ......r.....-.-
Kodol is a perfect digester. II
you could see Kodol digesting every
particle Of food. Of all kinds, in the
glass test-tubes in our laboratories,
you would know this tust as well
as We do. ....;.,.....,
Nature and Kodol will always
cure q sick stomach-but in order
to be cured, the stomach must rest
That Is what Kodol does-fests tho
stomach, while the stomach gets
well. Just as simple as A, B, C.
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Our Guarantee

60 TO your druggist today and get q 60fs
lar bottle. Then after you have used the
entire contents Of the bottle II you can
honestly say, thst Is has not done you any
he will refund your money without quss-
ton or delay. We viii then pay the drug
gfst for the bottle. Don't hesitate, all
druggists know that our guarantee Is good.
This offer applies to the large bottle only
aud 70 but one In a family. The large bot.
tie contains aH times as much as the dfty
cent bottle.
Kodol is prepared at the laborap
tories of E G.. Dewitt & Co., ChicaXo.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-04-15

persons, representing the Agrl-
cultural department and Farm.
ers' Cooperative union. AS one
of the speakers had also been
identified with the educational
interests of the country his re-
marks were not confined eXclu-
sively to farmers, but also to
members of the Teachers asso-
citation. Those thoughts which
were presented 10 Us proved to
be instructive, encouraging and
entertaining. One suggestion
appeared rather doubtful as re-
CARDS its execution by lady
teachers, but after an eXplana-
tion each teacher present came
to the conclusion that tbs intro
duction of the study of agricul-
ture in the rural schools would
prove practical. The object in
adopting this study is to incul-
cate an interest in those useful
occupations which the students
of rural schools will find neces-
sary in farm life. In teaching it
is we'll to bring within the COM
pass of the understanding the
meaning and application of all
these useful studies which the
student is required to pursue.
Books pertaining to that study
can be procured for use in pub
lie schools.
In summing up our observa-
tions collected while teaching
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
Waking Up

When Tie Anti-Saloon League
.er'sr'i f"r zeal option, which is
u soair Democratic principle. and
Demo Lie ,"icrs generally ac-
qui">c.ri nd crrr'.d the leagues
90" . t-.'l 4 right to expect
:''" esOnt campaign, at
J. lst, The STATE would be exempt
from agitation OF the liquor ques-
ton. That was the Interpretation
which the Index Appeal put upon
the situation. and, believing in the
good faii!l Of the league, it repealed
as cA!0tnnI the insinuation that
the league would force Statewide
prohibition election during the
next CUBE .ratoriaI term. By the
announcement of Secretary Nc
AllIster this faith is dissipated.
and the holding Of these local on
5ion election, while tho primary
campaign Is yet ON, warrants the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
UP TO STATE COMMITTEE.

Since the Democratic party in
Virginia has adopted a primary
although incomplete and upper
fected as to the greater part-the
people seem TO have lost their in
terest in the matter of policies, and
seem to think the nomination of a
candidate all that is necessary.
The only policies before the
people of this State today are those
adopted by the Anti-Saloon League
at its recent Norfolk convention.
Is there any sane or sound reason
why the Democracy of Virginia
should accept as its platform the
planks of the Anti-Saloonistsg
If SO, we prefer to be convinced.
But, in our presnt unconvinced
state of mind, we incline to the
notion that some formal expression
of the policies favored by the
Democrats of the State should be
made a. soon as possible.
We have before us a campaign
for Governor and the Legislature.
and have noted with interest and
admiration the promptness with
which the Anti SaIoonists call upon
the candidates to tell where they
stand on anti-liquor legisIation:
but we observe with amazement
bordering upon incredulity the
fact that the Democracy has no
platform upon which Democratic
candidates my plant their feet.
The primary-as far as it goes
is all right, but it needs to 90
further. 1t needs perfecting in
most of its essential details.
Also, the State Democratic Com
mlttee should, we believe. call q
convention at an early date for the
purpose IF adopting a platform
and Puiic'c> for its candidates.
Both of the GubernatoriaI can
didates claim allegiance to the
Democratic party. and set We be-
hold Them free fiun any Demo
cratic policies and forced to confno
their activities to the policies of he
anti-iiquorites.
OF course it is possible that ,he
Democracy j 'ak;ng vacation.
during Tie i..@. ,ArcshIug out of
the liquor problem in Virginia.
bur, If that is true, the representa- !
lives of the party-the State Com
mi'tee-should so advise the com
mon people," that we may know
exactly where We are are ''at."
Either way, it is up to the State
Democratic Committee.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07

belief that il would have forced the
Statewide prohibition question on
the next Governor. whether the
candidates had SO declared them
selves or not.
The Anti-SaIoon League is cre-
sting q condition which may well
make Democrats pause and inquire
if this is Democratic or prohib;-
ton campaign. 1t is true. the
election is called and will be held
under the authority of the Demo-
cratic State Committee, but while it
is the hand of Esau. it will be hard
to deny that it is the voice of
Misunderstanding Index-Appeal.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
Mr.. SMITH LEAVES BERRYYILLE.

The CoURIER deeply regrets the
fact that Rev. j. Harry Smith.
who has been pastor of the local
NJ. +. Church, South, for the past
four years, has been assigned e.
another charge. Under the ruiz
of the Methodist Conference, how
ever, that assignment was to bc
expected.
Mr.. Smith came here practically
a stranger to all of our citizens,
but by clean, upright, fair, honest
dealings with our people and his
religious work, made friends with
all, irrespective OF their religious
preferences.
He believed in the great brother
hood of man, and loved and re-
spected others for an honest belief.
giving each man the right to carry
on his life honestly and fairly.
without deception or hypocrisy, no
matter what his religious pref
erence.
We feel that we have been
honored in an acquaintance and
friendship with such a man, who
was honest and upright himself
and believed others honest until
they were proven otherwise by
their acts and deeds.
We regret his departure to an
other field. but congratulate his
new charge upon its good fortune,
and wish him health and happiness
and continued success in his chosen
work.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
Southern Railway

n; B.-Following schedule figures are
published only as information and are not
guaranteed.
In Effect September 6. 1908
WESTBOUND.
Week days, trains leave Washington for
Bluemont as follows: $40 a. m: 4. % d. M:
sos p. m.
Sunday trains leave Washington for Blue
mont rs follows: 9.l5 a. m; sos D. m
). 10 a. M. train connects at Blnemont for
Winchester via Stage Line
EASTBOUND.
Week days, trains leave BIuemont for
Washington; 5.45 a, m; - Is p. m; 6.25p. n.
Sunday trains leave BluemOnt for Wash
ington: 5.s5 a. m; SIS D, m.
Week day trains leave Leesburg for Wash
ington; 5.l5 a. m.
ITO r. m. train connects at Bluemont with
Stage Line from Winchester.
{. IA. AcKERT, Nice-pres and Gen Mgr
ager
W ii: TkYLoE, General Passenger Agent.
l.. ). BRowS. General Agent. 7O5 18th n
y. W. Was. ington. y c.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
a Funny Family.

What makes your hair snap SOP
asked the child who was watching his
mother comb her hair.
Electricity" his mother replied.
We are funny family" remarked
the child after few moments OF
thought THE other day you said
papa had wheels In his head. and now
you've got electricity in your hair. II
you put your heads together you
might make an electric motor, mightn't
you?"-New York Times.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
The Size She Wanted.

The woman went in the bookstore
and asked for globe.
What size do you wantT' asked the
clerk, turning one on its pivot for her
10 look at the various and sundry coun.
tries in pink and blue.
Il think" said the woman, that Won
may give me one life size."-New York
Times.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07

Expecting to install electric
motors. We offer for sale very
cheap for cash a Al Horse power
blakeslee Gasoline Engine and AZ.
tachments. Is in excellent cond;-
tion, and can be seen running at
COURIER office any day.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
WEDNESDAY, APR. Z, 1909,

All advertisements excepting legal adver-
tisements and professional cards. inserted for
less than three months are considered tran
Sient. and will be changed for at the rate Of
three cents per line for each succeeding in
sertiOn
Obituary notices. resolutions Of respect
and social organizations, other than those
which the editor himself shall give rs a
matter Of news, Will be charged for, at the
aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform, and n
liberal reduction rs made on all standing ad-
vcrtisements. and rates will be make known
on application. Changes Of advertisements
must be handed in no later than Saturday
morning Of each week
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07

Children especially like Kennedy's
l. 'xative Cough Syrup, as il tastes near
ly as good as maple sugar 1t not only
heals irritation and allays Inflammation,
thereby stopping the cough. but il also
moves the bowels gently and in that way
drives the cold from the system II con.
tains no opiaics Sold bv All Dealers
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
Climate and Weather.

One day at school small Lola was
called upon to explain the difference
between climate and weather.
Climate" answered the little miss,
us what we have with us all the time.
but weather only lasts a few days.
Chicago .Sevs.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
Rent Your Popular Novels.

All the leading popular novels
ct the ds' can b. rented from us
at the rate.of 10 cents per book
per week. Large assortment to
choose from. Come and see them.
TIE RIcAMoRE SrokE.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07

DeWiu's Little Early Risers, the best
known pills and the best pills made, are
easy 10 take and act gently and are Ger.
tain. We sell and and recommend them
Al Dealers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07

will sell you crushed corn or
chicken feed, or will crush your
corn for you. New mill Just in
stalled. p. X. PULr1AM.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07
Poor Stuff.

The Servant-You got cheated when
you bought that chiny vase, mum.
The Mistress - How cheated? The
servant-Why, it's weak. 1t busted ALI
TO smash the first time dropped 1T
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07

IL isn't enough to pay as you 90
iou ought TO save enough TO pay your
way back.-Pittsburg Gazette.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-07

THE OLD CHAPEL-An His
sorical Sketch. A handsome gift
for a friend. 50c each at this
Office, or e0c by mail.
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Entered at the Postoffice al Berryville. Va.
as Second-Class mail matter
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-18
MONDAYS RICE ENTRIES.

First race, selling. 3-year-olds and up,
i've furlongs Al Hampton. i0S Horse
back, i09: Cigarlighter, 107, Prudent,
lol.: Irish Mike, i12. Yolo, 1903; Govern
or Orman, ie9,
Second ace. selling, 3-year-olds ana
up. six and one-half furlongs-'Salina,
l07; Sam Barber. 100; Agreement, 100;
Alice Collins, 10l Godfather no. Fur
mace 1914: Sir John. l0i; Cheichon, l0i;
r. A. McCurdy, lol
Third race. selling. swear olds and
I'D. six furlongs-Airs l0I; No Quar-
ter lO7s. Kopek, ll2 Charley Doherty,
no. Juliet l07t; Gretchen c., l0l; The
Mouser. 100; Prometheus, l04.
Fourth race. selling. S-year-olds and
up, one and onc-siNteenth miles -Au-
cassln. 1876: ArdOnia 100. Spring Ban,
III. Ethel Day, lO1. Trocha, lel; Buck
thorn 1893. John Lewis. 1903; Prince OF
CASTLE. l01
Fifth race. selling. &-year-olds and
up. i've furlongs -Robt Mitchell, iOs
sir Barry. l06. Rose DAILY, lOs; Molly
Montrose, 1914 SWaggerlator, l09, Molly
Chata, 100: James A. Murray, lOs
sixth race. selling. 4year-olds and
up. seven furlongs Eudora, 1903; Cos
siper IL. 1909: Arcourt, 100 Mabel Hol-
lander iO9: Cavara. l09: Rather Royal.
1903. Biskra. 1909. Rustling six, l04' ,
Antara. ZOE; Rubric, 1917 Cobbleskili,
1893. Miss Butte, loe,