davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-01-14

positive illness. Mr.. Curtis had
considerable correspondence with
the railroad officials at Washing
ton, and at last sent them a fl
nal letter, of which the following
is copy:
Hendersonville, N. C.
Sept. II, 1908.
w. H. Tayloe,
G. P. A, Southern Ry.
Dear Sir:-Your letter of the
9th is at hand and / have tele-
graphed you as follows; Mrs.
----- desires to return to
Charleston and she demands
transportation over your road.
Will you kindly send ticket or
formal refusal.
Before pursuing the matter in
another way Mrs.
wishes to give you the fullest
chance to make the ticket good.
Every sort of transportation
over the Southern Railway was
notoriously demoralized Sept. 1st
and for considerable time be-
fore and after that date. With
all appreciation of your position
as a railroad official l believe that
you are wrong. We think that
you will find that a railroad COM
pany cannot force upon a pas
senger the alternative of attempt.
ing a journey under such circum-
stances, or the forfeiture of the
ticket.
Yours very truly,
F. E. CURTIS.
Not in the least discouraged, Mr..
Curtis then wrote the Commission
who sustained his contention
completely, and the railroad COM
pany was ordered to refund the
price of the ticket, which order
it promptly complied with.
The Interstate Commerce Com
mission of course. insisted on
sexact data from Mr.. : Curtis,
whose brief. T" briefly was this.
The distance from Asheville to
Charleston is 293 miles, and is
covered in about IL hours, by a
through train. On Sept. 1st,
when his clients" ticket ex-
pired, the railroad service of
North and South Carolina was
VIGOROUSLY demoralized. He
gave many specific instances of
washouts, landslides, of bridges
being washed away and tracks
under water, and stated that his
friend naturally shrank from
starting on her journey on. Sept.
1st because of these catastrophes
and the roads decentralization.
"On September 1st, the condi-
tions south of Spartanburg and
all the way to Charleston were
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-01-14
Seminole Securities.

To the Editor:-If 'umsteen
thousand dollars worth of Semi
mole Securities stock was sold
here last summer, how many
gold bricks could a competent and
hardworking man dispose of in
Hendersonyille? SUBSCRIBER.
Did you ever see a YPPWPF?
]. r. Wilson.
Take a trip through a live Lum-
Der Shed. J. r. Wilson.
Inspect my stock of Mouldings.
j. r. Wilson.
Use a z inch Crown on your
new house. It finishes.
j. r. Willsen.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-01-14
THE WEATHER.

It hain't no use to grumble and
complane,
It's jest as cheap and easy to
rejoice:
When God sorts out the weather
and sends rain,
Wy, rains my choice.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-01-14
AB OU OUR
Unmttl

Keep on the sunny side of the
street.
Uncle" Ben Hood has been
appointed Magistrate to fill out
the late Squire Tinley's term.
The teachers of the city graded
school presented Prof. WINS with
a very beautiful Morris chair for
Christmas.
w. B. Allison, Horse Shoe, has
a little old hog, ten months old
which weighs 367 pounds.
NEXT!
The Hustler Office has a copy
of the plans of the new postofice
building, clearly shown on a
large piece of blank paper.
MARRIED-Robert E. Baldwin
and Miss Annie Drake, at Flet-
cher, on Jan. 10th, C.M. Fletcher,
ESQ.,, officiating.
C.J. Martens is the new sales
man here for the White Sewing
Machine, with salesroom in the
Bailey block next to Stepp's.
w. A. Corn, who was So years
old Monday, has dug exactly 1873
graves in Henderson county and
will probably live to dig many
more.
U. G. Station has sold the
property now occupied by Bran
mons Bakery to Messrs. E.. w.
and John, Ewbank, The price
paid was $4,000.
They are using dynamite on
the Clarke excavation with salts
factory results. One or two
blasts will loosen enough dirt to
keep the wagons busy all day.
Someone left the water faucet
turned on>over Hill and Stations
store, one night last week, and
the food of moisture damaged
goods in the store to the extent
of several large silver coins.
J. F. Ghormley, of Illinois, has
rented one of Capt. Toms stores
on Main street, opposite this
office, where he will open a cigar
store and a box bowling alley in
connection.
You read of blizzards in Chica-
go, bitter storms in the West,
and zero weather in Asheville-
while in Hendersonville there's
sunshine, bright, warm and
health-giving.
And the cat-the Burckmyer
Bros. cat-came back again!
Even Mrs. M. G. Toms couldn't t
keep it gave it a good home, of
course, lots of milk and all that,
and nothing to debut it came
back just the same.
Flem Brooks is a good guesser.
Joe Israel has two big horses
which he weighed the other day
on the scales back of the Rose
Pharmacy. There's no use
weighing those horses, remark
ed Mr.. Brooks from the window,
they'll tip the scales at HOO
pounds. {" Nevertheless the
animals were weighed and reg
.istered 100 pounds exactly!
w. H. Ray has sold his Main
street residence to T. r. De
Shields, of Lanford Station, sc.
Mr.. DeShields will either rebuild
or remodel the present building,
and will spend a large part of
each year in HendersonVille.
The price paid was $500, the
lot is 68x15O, and the location is
extremely desirable. Mr.. Ray
will build modern 8 or 10 room
house near Caldwell Robertson's.
The week of union meetings
closed with a most impressive
sermon at the Baptist church
Sunday night, by Rev. R. B.
Grinnan, on the subject, Christ
the Giver of Life" The meet
ings were well attended each
night, Notwithstanding the incle-
ment weather part of the week,
and doubtless many lasting i'm
pressions for good were made by
the strong sermons delivered by
our ministers.
Tho fornoo,.c oro invitod fo caIl
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-01-14

A complete line of Lumber at
]. R. Wilson's.
5-8 in. Ceiling for Porches.
j. r. Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
G.ldMlQeQ@ Social lRr0(blenaa

OF merely pretty sOuve- 8 among the
guests
T the couuon IS supposed 10 form 4
part Of the danes the fact Is usually IN
dicated upon tEe invitation BY the one
word "cotuoa" engraved IN the lower
left-hand corner The men may then an
sage their partners before tbs date. Il
they SO desire
AZ the average dance where the
ootilIoa is 70 form a part OF the snter-
tainmeat It is not bSsun til after sup
Per. IN which case. the guests arrive
and have time 20 meet and TAX before
the business OF the evening begins.
As &c the favors. as 7 said bsfors.
they may be handsome or simple At
few Of the extremely exclusive balls
given by the very rich the favors have
been god cigarStte cases for the men
and vanity boxes OF TIE same precious
metal. enriched by Jewels. for the w0-
men At other more simple entertain
ments. giySn by perhaps the same set
Of people. the favors VIII be six or
paper. parasols, sUnbonnets. paper gar-
lsnds-anything that viii make the room
picturesque.
At large entertainments the chairs
must sometimes bS arranged in rows.
enc in front OF The other. and i IS
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

easily understood that the couples oc-
copying the back seats win not be frs-
Quently favored. for they VIII not Be
seen ThSref9re. when the chairs ars
first arranged for the dance. each nan
should hasten 10 secure advantageous
seats for his partner and for himself.
and these he may designate by tying
the Two chairs togSther with his hand
kerchief.
Before We leave this subject OF dances
let ne tel you how very rude men are
VINO viii not ask q lonesome maiden %
dance How does II happen that the
mOre partners a girl has the mora she
can get? Il surely must be that men
are only Ike sheep. and thSy merely
Join the mob. Is It not the essence OF self
ishness? Why not help the lonely little
giri leaning against the wau2 Fer all
you know she may be the most attract
i've girl and the best dancer IN the room.
No one has taken the trouble 10 find
cut Such behavior IS 6lscourteous 10
your host and hostess. and sometimes
you VIII ind very tartar who VIII re-
fuse 10 invite even the bean Of ths
town 10 her housS unless he has tbs
wiz TO be at al times 8 gentleman
which is. after al. merely another
name Tor q considerate man
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

not so erect, however. that II looks As
II 1t might oyerbaIanee and fau back
ward. q happy medium IS the state TO
be desired
Very much grace IS added BY the man
agement Of the gown. and when mount
ing. the skirt should never be held up a.
the back You can see at cnce IN the
photograph how awkward It looks. No
matter how vel the figure IS held. the
lines CT the gown must be graceful to
obtain an artistic effect Let the gown
fan in the back and raise Il slightly n
the front. 50 that you viii not trip over
81 The train in the back helps TO con
ceaI The effort OF mounting.
Rules TO be observed when descending
the steps are slightly different The
gown should be allowed 10 drag. OF i
may be held loosely. This IS a matter OF
taste and convenience. Should the dress
be too long. It would. perhaps. be wei TO
hold l. slightly 10 the figure. Never.
however. lift the gown IN the front, as
you would were you ascending the
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
TEE MEANING

But about c0uIons The term mere
" means that a certain number ot
young people occupy chairs around the
ROOM and dance only when their turn
comes For instance. the lire IS made
up into SETS" usually composed OF
eight couples. These so out in regular
order, dance awhile, then each one goes
over 70 a table set apart for the pur-
pose, where the hostess deals out ht-
lie gifts. called favors The dancers
then separate, ard each one gives q
favor 70 one Of the seated dancers. OF
one Of the group or men without part
ners. who usually obstTuct the aoor at
every dance. and who are known col
lectIyely as stays Sometimes, after the
couples, which now number sixteen,
have danced a while. a sort OF game.
called q figure" is played. and in the
arrangement OF It much ingenuity is
shown.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
SeveraI Questions

WIN you please answer through your
column,
FIrst- Wheu a gentleman. escortiHs
lady. IS sitting apart frOn Eer IN tie
street car, O seat beside her becomes Va
cant. Is j. his rrlYtlege 20 come alc ST
beside her. without the lazy asSlng hila-
Second. IS II correct IOr iauy attend
CEL g. plysiCl1ns s Once 70 sNeak -
MAJ patient when she meets hlfl On Jls
street. II she has not been formally n
troduCcd 20 hiEI. althouSh she E1s s2-sed
70 hin on business IN the O1iCel
Thlrd- Is e. polite when beng introduced
to q person % say you are pleased - meet
them Or that you have often heard of them
beforeF
Fourth Should lady skate n a roller
riak. or dance wiki > young nl2a she hls
never ruetF A READER
/ Yes
2. There IS no reason Why she should
not speak 20 him Bowing to man IN
the street and inviting him TO your
house are two different things
s. Il IS quite the proper thing to dc.
but 90 not be too gushing about It
T. Most improper. No girl should ever
dance with o. talk TO man she does
not know
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
TIE LEADERS

Usually, young men-perhaps four of
them-direct the figures and Indicate ths
length OF time the sets shall dance BY
clapping their hands. The first eight
out must be familiar with the figure
planned. so that the succeeding sets
nay follow their example.
The main object OF the coduon seems
to be twofold: First. to provide each
girl with a permanent partner for the
evening-for after the hgure each dan
Ger returns 70 his OF her seat and part
ner- Second, tc give a nice cppor-
tuEity for ths dispensing OF handsome
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

EtePS- Lei the arms hang loosely BY the
sues and stand perfectly erect. 50 thar
you seem &c be al ease. Even when you
VISA your gown 70 clear the stairs n
the back. 50 that It VIII not become SOIL
ed. be sure it IS lifted from the middle
OF the hack and not from the front This
IS q very important point. and you need
only Try st 20 see how awkward a per
son looks when the gown IS held in ths
wrong way
Al these little details may seem un-
important. but they 80 to make the per
feet grace of woman. No one may hope
to be perfect unless she Is Wiling to
learn exactly what 20 co and when 70
do IL
wish 10 mention just one more point
before I finish this little talk. When you
are using the banister OF railing OF the
steps, do not grasp it firmly as though
st. were your only salvation. Let the
hand rest lightly upon Il 50 that il nav
be easily reached when you need Il. but
SO that the line of the arm IS graceful
and the hand IS pretty.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Eating Club Sandwiches

WIN you please tell ne the proper way 70
eat q cub sandwich y. Z. A.
chicken and bacon. it Is almost inpers-
tive that a fork be used when eating it.
II you desire. you may separate the
layers Of toast and eat them separate
". combined with piece Of meat 4
piece cut straight through the sandwich
would make q large mouthfuI
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
The Codllon
AST WEEK wrota p

Z AST WEEK I wrote 20 you about
The etiquette OF the dance" To-
IL day / want TO come a little bit
down 70 particulars and write 20
YOU about the german or the cotllon- =
may be that many OF you VIII never
have occasion 10 attend q dance OF this
kind. Tor they are not often given:
however, may. perhaps. be able 70
provide you with a little knowledge
tn@t some tine OF other you may End
useful And IS il not nice to acquire ali
kinds Of information on your way
through Efe? Who knows when the
most obscure and unimportsnt bit OF
information may prove beyond value?
Why not learn everything when the
opportunity arises. so that fsts and
chance. those potent twins. may not
ina you unprepsred?
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

When writing q letter whzt pages should
follow each other IN successi0n9
PHOEBE
II Is always correct TO follow the
pages in their natural order ot success
sion However, fads IN letter writing
are always coming and going. and Z
one makes a letter look neat. accord
ing to the latest dictate OF fashion,
see no reason why she should not follow
81
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
To DeveL0p Tie Bust

! wish 20 FRY Dr. Vaucaire-s bust de-
vei0per you recommend, but this is ny
ti-eiT 600 fat-th2t is. hips OF biceps.
Just below waist Now. can / take the
Temedy- feeling safe that it wiz not
tstten ne al oFerZ van u fat-sn just
the bust2 ! have tried deep breath
Ing. Wh4ch developed the chest but lot
bCst I'm SO nat and thiu-in fact
haven't any bust What do YOU think of
csmphor 20 apply 20 hips and biceps2
Does Il reduce flesh? Also please publish
cleansing cream and skin food corr
bined- II not too lengthy, explain how
] would advise you 70 take Dr.. Tau-
eaire's bust deye eloper. for think II VIII
be Just what you want. but also sUg-
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Lotion for Blackheads.
Cream for PIN
To Soften and JKhifen lie Hand

What IS an inexuensive lot'-n 20 amply u
chapned hsn6s2 have 90 use something
81 the time To keep ny hands IN q decent
condition therefore / cant afIlfi q very
expensive lotion SOPHIE c.
An inexpensive and excellent way 70
whiten and soften the hands IS TO rub
them every night with equal parts os
lemon juice and ToseEater Sleep il
ventilated gloves.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

every night, leaving it on until morn
ms Before going out IN the cold, how
ever II IS q good idea 70 apply cold
cream TO the lips. but wipe a greater
part OF It OF with a soft cloth to take
away the greasy appearance.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

sest that you take some exercise 10 re
ouee your hips. Camphor VIII 90 you 70
good, nor win any other external appll-
cation Exercise IS what YOU need
! think yog vii ind The following
recipe very good as q skin food and
cleansing cream:
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Aids to Correspondents

- WING to tbs great amount Of
mall received and the limited
space given this department u
is absolutely impossible 10 an
swer letters IN the Sunday issue follow
ing their receipt The letters must be
answered in turn. and this ofItimes re-
Quirss three or four weeks
Al correspondents who desire an In
mediate answer must inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope for a reply
This rule must also be complied with in
regard 10 persona letters.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

the hezd2 7 don't Ike % put the oII on
Gy head ard lot WASH i out soca-
.. T. z.
I think the petroleum would be beae-
fciaI. used as you suggest Il Possibie,
however. I think L would be better 10
apply the petroleum before retiring
and then wash * out early next morn
inr. This would give it more tine TO
Go its work
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
pERpLEXITIES SOLVED
Be Frank Abont Il

How can I tel young nan that an
20. allowed 10 90 places vita him wiki
cut a chaperCE2 don w1lt - hurt his
feelings in any way CITY.
Tel him frankly that you would Ike
to accept his invitations. but you are
not allowed 10 so without a chsperon-
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
e proper Quantity Of OF:
IRE egular Teeth

What car do Several of ny teeth are
crooked Is there ans way to remedy
this for i Certainly mars nv Eeneral ap-
pearanceR DLSEEARTENED.
The only thing for you 10 90 Is 70 20
TO q competent dentist and have your
irregular teeth Strengthened You viii
need patience, for It wiz take some
time TO correct the irrsgularity.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Bridesmaids

an not able 70 have s-S..ssesrnaid. bit
would ike 70 know II Il wUGl9 be 81
right tor usy iutelded husband - have 4
best uian2 BRIDE-GO-BE.
Yes, for The services or best nan
are valuable and cannot very vel b
dispensed with.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

kindly tel me what 20 Go Tor black
heads which, after being squeezed cut. rurn
to t7eckles7 ANXIOUS
l have never heard OF blacgheads
turning into freckles. 1t may be you
are not able to see the freckles on &C
count of so many bIackheads IN ths
skin However. apply a good cold
cream; after allowing it 10 remain On
the skin for five minutes. wipe Il of
with q soft cloth. then battle the -
II warm water, and finish with few
oashes OF cold water. To remove the
freckles. Use the following.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

TT TE ARE al very familiar with
M/ the picture OF Louise OF
Prussia. and. while we real
lie that the whole eject IS
very beautiful, We very often 90 not
stop 70 analyzs the different points OF
the masterpiece. Does the charm Of TIE
hgEre lie in the gown. in the beautiful
face. OF IS II based upon the most per
feet attitude OF the young sovereign?
She is descending the broad staircase
without the aid OF railing 10 give her
security; she IS dressed in euwra1pinE
garments and very unstable sandals.
yet she rises above such details and IS
picture Of grace Is II not wonderful
how the whole appearance Of a woman
may be changed by the possession Of a
natural grace2
This is my subject for today. and with
It I an going to give -1u a few sug-
gesuons about ascending and descend
ing the stairs. I harc frequently no.
ticed that young women are particularly
conscious when TIE time arrives for
them 10 so up and Own the steps n
public; and / think can give a few
suggestions which win carry any one
safely through the ordeal.
In the first place. do not lean for
ward This destroys --- balance, makes
mounting much more difficult. and. az
the sane time. quite ruins the effect
The figure should be held straight
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

Do you know 0f any hep Tor 4 doubIa
chin Cf recent a1peara1Ce? n
The best thing you could do for get
ting nd Of double chin is 20 take ex-
ercise. Throw the head back and bring
II forward. and then turn It from side
TO side Dc this exercise every day
Tor at least fifteen minutes, and I think
you viii soon see some Improvement.
an giving you a massage cream
recipe which may help 10 reduce the
flesh:
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
PinpIes.
OBSTINATE Blackheads Of the Skin.


Heat olive oil. SLce up the cucum5ers.
rot removing the peel ana place N 1he
o. Leave 10r twenty four hours. Straiz-
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Not If There is Plenty Of Tim

When q young nan cones 70 take ne 70
an entertainment should Z enter the Darior
with my hat and coat o12 E ". r
Il the young man has called early
you may wait TO put on your wrap and
gloves just before leaving the house.
You may. however, have your hat On
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

Tor which I an giving herewith.
Nail Cream
1Etl..-=aA-4 lie---1
White castle Eo1D CooEdered) 80. 50 ErainE
CIl q perEaIloI- crSnE
When the nails are brittle they re-
Quire some n0urishEent-
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Brittle Fin ger Nails

Nv f1Eer nails are very brittle ard break
1reeuect.T. This makes them such a Bad
To- this trcuSleg ANNOYED
Every night and morning rub your
nails well with a good cream. recipe
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Cracked Lips

NV Iips crack open every tine 60 out
90. as besides locking ugly thev are 50
soref 4 READER
Apply little eoId cream to your lips
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

er-tl
Sinpie ti1ctu-e Cf heuzcl-,. ...----.-------- :
Attar ct rose-s-------- = drops
Put the r7sewatar IN g. basin Add ne
trcture u hcuzo.D a crop az q t-I2e- Add
altar @ roses and tottls.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

-tell tae uEsL i've Ingredients together
Deat Until the mass c0BcTctes. adding the
Del1Qin- oroD by crcD. CrrinS this u-ocesS
ENtTact Of violet or any perfume nav d
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Petroleum on the Head

have heard ard read that petroleum f.
good for the hair Now. I want TO know
II II would DO sHv good TO ru0 some on the
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
PHILADELPHIA.

/ an giving you a prescription for
wrinkle cure which wil help you. I
should not advise you to use an a.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Hair Toe Dry

% you think b0rax would make the hair
clBs nave been using % every tine
Wasleg ElT EeaG. but nov ny hair Is 80
oIy can hardly do anything with n
tLlcly give E-a good halr-t5n-e -e recloe-
AMANDA
Too much borax VIII cause the hair
70 become dry; therefore I advise you
20 stop using it. The following recipe
is for an excellent hair tonic. and is
Just the thing for your hair. as it con
tains the proper quantity OF oil:
-s--s -ss-.,--s -. -, --,--.-------.- cu1ces
81 - ---ss-r - --.s..--.r. 1 ounce
OIL q rosemary .-----... -. y S-sD
ADoly 10 the roots OF the hair o7ca or
the scalp should be kept clean Sbsr1poo =
least olCe & DC1tn
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

MeIt. pour INTO r9crtar which has baan
ne1led d being immersed some time 10
o-l-tls water very gradually add threa
ounces OF roseTater snd one ounce q witch
hazel and assi6uousiv stir the rnixfr,rs
uItl- a. emulsion Is formed and zfrerwsTd
until the mixture IS nearly cod
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
FreckIe Cream


VIII you please nut formula in ths
paper for removing blackheacs a1d pimples2
Thankfully. p n S.
Here are the recipes you desire:
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
Hnnoying Lines

WIZ you kindly tell me IN your column -
there IS ANYTHING that win help the Eres
running IRON the nose O. the mouth?
CO Eot think ti1eT can come from az a.
q an Let tlat o.G- = Jannil and roseggate
Eooq 1or shrinking the flesh as ny face 4
naoDy< -Erre seems to bs toc much slxia
for the muscle under.
pETI-A-DET pEFTA
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

Please give ne z recipe for removing
rimples and biackheaGs VII you also
give me q good face cream something
70 soften and whIten the szin2
WAITING
Following are two recipes Of good
preparations for removing pimples and
blackheads.
Pimples.
Beta-naDhtnoI -...-----.-.-... grains
OIL Cf ChlmODiie -.-..---..... drops
Ointment 0f b=nzoate5 oxide OF
zinc 100000. o4llls
Use On the surface.
Obstinate Blackheads Of the Skin.
ESnef -. .--.------.-------.-.----- o.----ss
soap -li-llei-l ---------------------- = o-l---a
Rub into the spot aTected. and as soon
as the mixture burns. wash The surface
with hos water
To soften and whIten the skin use the
following preparation