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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-04
TWENTY YEARS AGO

Nov. est was announced that the
main credit for the election of Sena-
tor Casey rested upon the shoulders of
State Senator Bailey Fuller of James
town.
The legislature took a recess until
Dec. 8.
There were thirty three committees
in the. senate and thirty three mem
bers and therefore each one had a
craftsmanship.
Senator Robinson introduced a bill
providing for commission to revise
the laws of the new state.
Skeog & Son, the proprietors of the
Model Bakery offered to roast all tur-
keys brought to them, free of charge.
The funeral of the late Conductor
Van Vleeck was attended from his
residence.
Nov. 29.-At the meeting of the
Farmers Alliance at Aberdeen H. l..
Loucks was elected president of the
South Dakota association and Walter
Muir of the North Dakota.
The Argus announced that Kellogg
of jamestown was the great dis
for president Of the constitutional con-
fvention and then discovered Honest
Dave Wellman for speaker and follow
ed this up by suggesting Casey for the
United States senate, and they all
won.
Boston, Mass, had a $1O.000O00 fire.
A. F. Kuhnert rented the old Col
iseum as a livery stable and moved
his stock therein.
Nov 3o.-The Hope Pioneer thought
that the best way the railroads of
North Dakota could serve the people
of the state was to make low rate
on Ignite coal
Liberatrs Grand Military band gave
great concerts in Fargo.
The train in which Col. o. v. Davis
was taking his buffalo and other wild
animals east in was wrecked in In
diana and twenty-five of the thirty
three animals were killed, involving a
financial loss Of some $4,000, besides
the difficulty of replacing the rare ami
mails
A very destructive cyclone struck
Buford county in North Carolina, ac-
cording to a dispatch from Charlotte.
1t was reported that 800 bill was
found on the floor of one of the rooms
in the Sheridan house in Bismarck,
but no one appeared to claim the same
so ii went into the finders vest pocket.
Mrs. Harriet Jeanette Nosness died
in Minneapolis. She had long been a
resident of Moorhead.
Dec 2.-Harry Magill rented the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-04
BooKwoRMs GROW LITERARY.
Tastes Are Influenced by Character
of Books Devoured.

Tastes Are Influenced by Character
of Books Devoured.
New York Press: William r. Rein
lex, of the department of public docu-
ments of the Philadelphia free library.
says that insects which devour books
become educated and change in char
acter, according to the books which
they eat. Many also manifest keen
discrimination in selecting their liter
airy food. He says the flavipes in.
creases its family at the rate of $4,000
a day, and is ready to populate a
Carnegie library as soon as it is open
ed
"Ibsen and Laura Jean Libbev are
alike to these pests" Reinick said.
"They often become infatuated with a
book and devour it from cover to COW
er. Scientifically classified, book
worms comprise moths, reaches. slugs.
and other four and six footed insects,
and they vary in temperament and
character according to the nature of
the volume they eat These book
worms are all well educated. Some
of them are discriminating. Others
show no special preference for philos-
ophy of fiction. They have flourished
since the time of Aristotle. and the
amount of learning they have bored
through and digested has put them in
a highly cultivated class, distinct from
other unread species of insects.
There is the panica, for instance. II
mas devoured more ancient tones than
several savants put together. The
white ant and the common cockroach
are Unsuitable grubbers among old and
new volumes. The serricorne type
shows a decided preferences for limit
ed editions with de luxe bindings. on
the other hand, the Pyralus farinalus
mas a reddish complexion and q taste
for light literature
Reinick has spent many years study
ing the bookworms and the effects of
their ravages on boks and documents
in his care. He even has carried his
Investigations outside his regular
work. One OF the libraries visited by
him in search of bookworm lore is that
OF Mayor f syburn. One of the munic-
ipal records had been riddled by white
ants, which had scorned other and less
interesting volumes in its neighbour
hood. There Is no sort of book or man
script which Is without its enemy in
the bokworm world, Reinick says.
There are even low browed bookworms
which devour penny dreadfuls.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-04
Frank Lay Advice.

Life: The pastor of small country
flock was generally accounted rather
dull and prosy preacher. Returning
from market one day with a small
trout, he accosted neighbor.
Good morning, JONES'" said the
minister; '1et me show you a fine
trout; I'm using these for brain food
9Th -th- that's a nice little fetish, .
was the reply, but what you really
n-n-need elder is a wh-wh- whale!"
A Forum Want Ad Will Sell 1t For You
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-04

Cleevland Plain Dealers The doctor
had brought patient to the hospital,
The operation was not to be COM
plicated one.
WAS it really necessary for the pa
tent to go to the hospital?" somebody
asked.
The doctor nodded.
yes" he replied. ut means a roof
for the new house 1 am building.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-04

Harvard Lampoon: Miclx--Faith
and I see we're back from the front
Pat.
Pat (just invalided out or the ser
vice)-Begorra, 1 knew I was thin. bur
l didn't know I was so thin as all
that.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
A Mistake CurrectT d.

The Columbia State says. I'm
an account of the threatened pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy against l..
V. Dibble, cotton broker of Colum-
bia, who was embarrassed because
farmers ard merchants who sold him
their cotton fer future delivery re-
fused to hoeor their contracts when
the price advanced. published In the
local news columns OF The State
last Sunday, it was said that the
case of Mr.. Dibble was similar to
that of the Sprunt firm Of Whining
ton, which 1t is understood has lost
about $250,0G0 il this way. The
State regrets this reference to
Alexander Sprout and Son. There
was, Of course, no intention to do
that firm an injustice, and as later
developments go to show that Tha
States reporters were misinformed
and that there Is no Foundation for
the statement regarding the alleged
transactions ami losses Of the
Sprount firm, we hasten to make the
correction"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Sale of Rcd Cross stamps.

From now until New Year all
packages sent out should have
red cross stamp on them. These
stamps cost one cent each and the
message, "a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year." 80 that they
may be sold just as well during the
week after Christmas as the present
week. They are dainty ornaments
for Christmas packages and bear a
message that will aid In the fight
against tuberculosis. In the big
cities, millions OF stamps are sold
and many Oran2eburg folks have re-
ceived letters bearing the little
stamps. But ihe use to which the
money realized from the sale of the
stamps will be put makes the cause
worthy one. Thirty per cent OF
the sales will go to placing a per-
manent anti.tuberculosis exhibit on
the road in this State and 20 per
cent goes to the Rel Cross society,
K Of which society Is for the
relieving of suAeling. The other
SO per cent is used to fight tuber-
culcsis locally where the stamps are
sold.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Happily Married.

Considerable interest was taken
In the marriage Of Mr.. A. N. Whet-
stone, of the Cattle Creek section,
and Mrs. Bessie Simmons Tyler, Of
Bamberg, which came off on last
Monday morning at the home of the
bridge.
The ceremony was quiet affair.
there being present the immediate
members of the family. Mr.. Whet-
stone and his bride came down to
Branchvllle on Monday morning on
the train and was Immediately driven
to his home few miles from town
in his beautiful carriage, where a
wedding reception was held that day.
Mrs. Tyler was formerly q Miss
Simmons; OF near Bamberg, and Is
O lady Of rare charm and personali-
ty. Her many friends here wish
her q long and happy married life.
The groom Is young man OF good
character and successful business
man. Many valuable presents were
given this couple 40 token of good
friendship.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Vance Notes,

Miss Gladys Shuler and Miss AL
ma Kiser have returned from Lees
Vile, and Mr.. Herman Bull from s.
C. C. l., and Mr.. Paul Shuler from
the o. C. l., to their respective homes
to enjoy the Xmas holidays.
Miss Rena Kinard, who has been
teaching at Vance, has returned to
her home in Colleton for the holi-
days.
The much needed rain is here, but
we are afraid 1t Is to our sorrow.
as 1t may interfere with the young
folks enjoyment Xmas.
Well. we farmers OF this section.
have harvested our crops and now
ready for a few weeks Of rest.
Don't forget to come out to see
"The Widow McGinity," on the
2Sth. 1t is a grand old Irish play.
The willow has three very pretty
daughters. The old widow will
keep you amused all through the
play with her elaborate brogue and
comical ways. She appears in the
person of Miss Dot Bull, Of Vance.
Come out and see the widow AMI
her charming suitors.
"Finis."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
North Notlngs.

North. Dec. 22.-Special: Our
school closes Thursday for the holi-
days.
Mr. Legare Davis came home Fri
day from the Atlanta Dental Col
lege to spend the holidays. The
next time Legare comes from col
lege we shall call him DR..
Mrs. ]. w. Ballentine went to
Little Mountain last Saturday to
spend Xmas with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Daugherty spent
last Saturday In Columbia.
Mrs. Katie Fielder and her moth
or left Saturday for Helena, Mon
Sana, where they will make their
home. Our best wishes follow them
to their. distant home.
The merry-go-found has come
again and the small boy 10 jubt
liant. ~, =
The Baptist brethren here are very
fortunate in securing the Rev. Hart.
well Edwards OF Ridge Springs Es
their, pastor for another year We
learn that Rev.. Mr.. Edwards WI,
take charge nhout the 18th IT Jan
uary. We slal'!' welcome his f,,u'.
ly to our town. The members oi
the Baptist church are planning to
build q parsonage on tie vacant
lot between the church and the house
occupied by Prof. Ballentine.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
NEWS LETTER FROM COPE.
Happenings in and. Around That
Live Little. Town.

7 Cope, Dec. 21.-Special: &r.
Jassie Hayden. who Is attending
business college In Atlanta, Is home
for the holidays.
Mr.. r. K. Heae~y had the mis-
fortune Of fracturing his shoulder
on yesterday afternoon. MT. Hene-
rey has only one arm and In stumb-
ling over sack. In the depot, fell
with force enough to injure his
MANNED shoulder, as above stated.
Dr.. Jennings Cleckley who was In
town at the time, was called In
but not having the Necessary bandag-
es, etr., Dr.. Vance Brabham OF
Bamberg was phoned for, and soon
after set and bandaged the shoulder.
Mr.. Henerey while suffering some
what, IL up and going about.
At the annual election OF ofleero
of the W. o. w. at this place, Cy-
press Camp No. 161. elected the fol
lowing: r. K. Renerey. c. c.; j.
B. Williams, a. L.; G. e. Grihith,
Clerk: J. H. Valentine. Banker: W.
r. Turner, Escort; R. Shirer, Watch
man; II. K. Antley, Sentry: J. c.
Hayden, II. C..>Valentine and A. D.
Dempsey. Managers.
Cope Local, No. 4S0, Of the Farm
ers' Union, at it's election of ofacera
for the coming year. elected W. O.
Tatum. Sr.. President; ]. D. Thomas,
Vice President; C. w. Fogle. Sec.-
Treas; R. K. Henerey, Chaplain; M.
K. Antley, Conductor; P. P. Turner,
Doorkeeper; ]. c. Hayden, Lectur-
er, and N. J. Thomas, Business Man
ager.
There will be an entertainment at
the school house Thursday night at
$3.50 o'clock, given by the students.
Proceeds Of the same will go to-
wards paying for the piano bought
for the school. An interesting pro-
gram Is In store for all who attend.
The public Is cordially invited. Ad-
mission, 25 and rs cents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Personal Notes.

Miss Lizzie Warn, who has been
spending some time in Columbia, Is
at home again to the delight Of her
many friends in town.
Prof. Hugo Strickland, OF VIII
liams. had business in town last Sat-
urday.r - aH,s
Miss Matte Bell Crovell left Mon
day for her home in Dawson. Ga.
where she goes 90 spend the holt
days with her parents.
Miss Ida Seimers 10 spending
X-mao In Charleston. -
Miss Rosa Witherspoon left this
week for her home in Newton. N,
c.. where she will spend week or
ten days.
Miss Lila Howell has gone to Sum.
ter and Miss Pearl Powell has gone
to Columbia for the holidays.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
WANTS GOOD ROADS.
a Letter From Washington to Poet
master Webster.

The following letter hes been re-
oefved by Postmaster Webster from
the fourth assistant postmaster gem
eral at Washington:
"As q result Of general and
special letters sent out by the De-
partment. and the cooperation Of
postmasters and carriers. there has
been q great improvement In the
highways on which rural routes are
established. There are, however.
many localities where road condi-
tions are bad and improvements inn
peratlve.
"You are directed to inform your
self with reference to the condition
of roads and bridges on the rural
routes out Of your Office. and II you
find chat they require improvement.
you should present the matter In
the strongest and most positive way
TO the patrons and road officials. In
forming them that improvements
must be made ae soon 40 practicable.
II. after o reasonable time has elaps-
ed. the Improvements have not been
made or started. you will report the
fact to this Office In order that &c.
tion may be taken looking 10 the
discontinuance Of the Terviee.
1.-The Department Is not immedi-
ately concerned In elaborate road
improvements, but in the interest Of
the best service to the largest mum.
Der Of patrons 1t must Insist upon
roads being kept IN good repair. the
lack Of which is usually due to I'M
proper drainage, and unsuitable
grading and surface work, which can
be easily and cheaply accomplished
by timely work and the regular use
Of the spllt-log drag or similar lie.
vices.
Resp rifully,
r. V. McGrav
Fourth Assistant Postmaster GeL
eral "a
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Knights CT Pythias,

A large meeting Of the Knights
of Pythias was held at their hall
on Monday evening when the fJl
lowing officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Chancellor Commander, ]. s.
Bowman.
Vice Chancellor, D. J. Hydricl.
PTclate, N. e. 2eigler.
Master of Work, j. P. Mosley.
Keeper Of Records and Seal, l.. X
Sturkic.
Master of Finance. /. J. Hayden.
Master of Exchquer, W. F. Fair
ey.
Master at Arms, NJ. K. Jeffords.
Inner Guar. F. c. Bryant.
Outer GuarI, ]. B. Etheridge.
Lodge Physicians, Drs. 4. C. Doyle
and l.. K. Sturkie.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
RURAL LETTER CARRIERS.
A Letter From the State President
to All tho Carriers.

Please meet me in Columbia at
the courthouse promptly at eleven
o'clock q. m, on New Years day:
l issued call through the R. F.. D.
News for all. organized and partially
organized counties to meet on New
Years Day and hold meetingo for
association work. / am not revok-
ing that call, but II for any reason
your county association has not ar
ranged to hold a meeting, then to
you l am issuing this call to meet
me in Columbia on the date men,
tined above.
Come to this meeting. whether
you are q member OF the association
or aot; this call Ii to ali rural car
riers and their substitutes; you will
not regret the trip. Congress 10 now
in session and itis good time to
get together and discuss our needa.
SO that wesmay lay them before the
,Postoflce, Department before the
Postmastery General makes h!o re-
commendations and report 10 Goa.
gress. : g. '.'9' -
Hon. "A: F. Lever haa been invlt-
cd. TO address this meeting and It
is likely that he will accept.
On account Of q big educational
meeting In Columbia about January
1St, the railroads have granted re-
1uced rates SO that carriers from dis
tant parts of the State may make
this trip at comparatively email cost.
Don't forget the place and the
hour.
Faithfully and Fraternally yours.
ThoB. f.. Wicker,
Pres. r. l.. c. A. of S. C.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
GIVEN A HANDSOME GIFT.
Columbia Church Honora DIR. Bays,
It's Retiring Pastor.

Columbia Church Honoro DIR. Bays,
It's Retiring Pastor.
The Columbia State sayo ct tie
Sunday morning service OF thu
Washington Street Methodist church
an interesting incident was the pres
entation OF q handsome gold watch
and fob to Rev. DR.. H. w. Bays
by the board OF otswards.
Dr.. Bays has been transferred t.
Orangeburs for next year, and this
was his last Sunday at Washington
Street.
Immediately after. the offertory.
DR.. Bays was requested BY :: c. 2.
Simmons, chairman of the. hoard. to
meet the stewards in front OF the
alter. The stewards marched to the
chancel anu after:a statement by
Mr.. Simmons. r. H. Hyatt exhibited
Ia hanusone watch. and. with, q few
appropriate remarks. presented this
to 4Dr. Bays, In behalf OF tho board
OF stewards. as q token of their hiSn
esteem for Dr. Bays. Then Mr.. Sim
mons stepped forward and, In behalf
Of the ladies of Washington Street
church. presented DR.. Bays with an
elegant gold mounted watch fob. *
DR.. Bays was taken unawares and
was very much affected by the pre-
sentation Of these gifts. The con-
gregaticn was also affected by the
spirit that prompted the stewards
and the beautiful spirit displayed by
DR.. Bays In accepting them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Work to Start Soon.

The government is taking the
preliminary steps towards the erec-
ton Of the public building at this
place. Mr.. A. e. Legare, represent
ing the treasury department. is in
the city for the purpose Of making
an accurate survey of the lot on
which the building is to be put,
and to ascertain some other facts
that the government wants. 1t Is
likely that work will soon commence
on the building. Mr.. .Legare Is a son
of the late T. K. Legare, who at
one time practiced law in this city.
He now holds very. responsible po
sition In the service Of the govern
ment.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Market.
Beloved Teacher Sick.

Miss Rebecca Albergctti. one OF
the Oldest and best teachers in the
State, is conflnei to her home with
la grippe. Miss Albergotti has been
connected with the graded school
ever since it was first esta blishei
and she has missed her class very
seldom in the past several years.
She has the sympathy Of the entire
community. and the wish Is univer-
sal that she will soon be restored to
health.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
VIII Help the Poor.

At the meetin, Of the local lodge
knights OF Pythias on Monday eve
ming, S25 was donated out Of the
treasury for charity. A collecti@ n
WIS also taken m among the men,
bers present and SIS al itional WAS
raise,. making S"S in all that will
be given by this loige to charit,
this ChIistnas.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Negro Shot About Booze.

A dispatch from Elko says there
is cutie a lively trade going on be-
tween Barnwell county thirsty folks
and the dispensary at Salleys. To
aveid Sheriff Creech a number Of
parties get of at Ashleigh, a
small fag station between Black
Vile and Barnwell. They bring the
Ii 9r in bags and .satchels on foot
across the country. Saturday night
Clif Williams and Gus Hallenquest
got into an alteration on one OF
the liquor trips, when Williams drew
a gun AMI shot Hallenquest twice.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Juni0" A.issi nary Society.

The Junior Missionary Society Of
the Presbyterian church will hold
sneciol service next Sunday after
noon, Dec. 26, al hal'-past four
o'"'ock Professor Horol H. Loring g
will deliver a lecture on the Indians
cf the West, among whom he has
i've for several years. He will ar
range special musical program for
the occasion. A collection will be
taken up.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Make Their Home Here.

Rev. A. C. Walker and family have
taken up their residence in this city,
where their two sons. DR.. w. K.
Walker and MIR. A. C. Walker, Jr..
we been in business several years.
Mr.. Walker has been an active
member of th.. South Carolina Con-
ference for many years. but he Is
now on the retire1 list. He comes
to this city from Beaufort. where
he was the pastor OF the Methodist
"hurch the past year. We e1ten l
the family warm welcome to our
little citr. an wish them long and
pleasant abb ing pl1ce among us.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
NEWS FROM BRANCAVlLLE
HAPPENINGS OF THAT HUsTLING
LITTLE CITY.
A Lot Sale That Proved Very Sue
cessful-A Marriage Of Interest 20
Many, and Other Local News.

cessful-A Marriage Of Interest 20
Many. and Other Local News.
Branchvnle, Dec. .22.-SpecIal:
The grand auction sale of lots that
was conducted here yesterday by
Ligon Bros. came OF as advertised.
A great crowd of interested people
was on hand and the bidding was
rery interesting. The lots brought
a fair price. ranging from about
S1O0 to s575 and were about go
feet front by 20e feet deep. There
was about forty or fifty Of the lots
sold. One lot was given away. this
being corner lot on North Main
street, and was given to Mr.. L. N.
Hunt, his aame being the lucky one
drawn.
There must have been about S35
given away In cash at different times.
Major Minus. Mr.. P. c. Dukes, MI.
q. J. Summers and Nf. Walter Ed
wards were the lucky ones to re-
ceive the money. The lots sold
brought about $1,000. This was the
most successful lot sale that has
ever been held In Branchville.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Speciai Services.

On account of the inclement
weather there were no services hel
It Canaan Baptist church in the
Fork on last Sunday. AS this was
to have been the last service Of tie
present year, AMI as the pastor, Rev.
W. R. Smith, goes to another field
of labor, he has consented to preach
at Canaan church next Sun lay morn
ing at eleven o'clock All are cor
daily invited to attend these serv-
Ices,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23

thereof to the Governor Of the State
AMI to the Secretary Of State, and
file a copy Of the same with the
Clerk of the Court Of Common
Pleas for Berkeley county. The vot-
ing precincts as now provided by
law in the territory sought to be cut
off are Holly Hill and Eutawville.
Let a copy of this proclamation be
printed by the commissioners of cleo
ticn.
In Testimony Whereof, | have
hereunto set my hanl and caused
'e great seal Of the State Of South
Carolina to be affixed at Columbia,
S. c., this eighteenth day Of Decem-
Der, A. D. 1909, and Of the In 'epen-
Gence CT the Unite States of Ameri-
CT the one hundred AMI thirty
fourth.
NJ. F. ANSEL,
Governor.
R. N. McCOWN,
Secretary of State.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Gard Of Thanks.

Editor Times and Democrat:
take this method Of thanking
my many friends Of Norway and
elsewhere for their kindness AMI
words of sympathy shown me during
my illness, while at my daughters,
Mrs. Paul E. Gibson, to whom
shall always feel grateful for her
many acts of kindness and attention
shown me while there. Wishing
them future happiness. 1 am,
Respectfully,
Mrs. c. w. Garrick.
Norway, s. c., Dec. 20, 1909.