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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25
By ALICE BALCH ABBOT

"Quentin Outward lying the table evil
IDENTIFY it had been in the hands of someone who had
partaken of gingerbread sweet and left the
imprint the book.
Nobody had read the book that day and suspicion
hung heavy.
That evening" before going to bed, Phebe wrote the
following notes for future
Who touched Quentin Durward" Wed afternoon be-
tween a and 1:,o: Mother and Flora were away after
H. Percy came in at g. went out, leaving Q. D on the
's~c | came home at A. go and found It on the sofa
crib OF chocolate between the leaves Percy says he
had chocolate this NJ. Jane says no one came to
the front door between 2 and q M.
sobercst face restricting his conversation to mono
syllablcs and Quentin Durward" remained
touched upon the shelf
Then came .ainy morning and new link was
added to Phebcs chain of evidence.
II wonder" said Mrs Winston about to start for
market, why Cousin Kate does not return my
brela. She borrowed it last Sunday"
why, she has, rother" exclaimed Phebe. AT
least am almost that it was yours that used
when went out Wednesday afternoon
Where did you find itt"
In the umbrella stand; and put it away in your
closet. III see if it is there now" And Phcbe
upstairs, returning in moment with the umbrella
That afternoon. much to her mothers surprise,
Phebe, who usually not too ready to perform
social duties announced her intention of calling upon
her cousin Kate
Mrs Smith very glad her little cousin, but
after the usual questions had been answered concerning
the health OF the visitors family, and how she liked he>
teachers and what she studying, Phebe felt that
the situation was becoming serious. How the con-
vcrsation to be brought to bear upon umbrelasf
To gain few minutes time she inquired for Ted, her
Cousins four-year old Mrs. Smith laughed.
HE just told that he thought he had better walk
around the block for exercise Since he has been pro-
NOTED to trousers, he sezes every possible chance to
parade bis suit. BY the way he was greatly dis
appointed seeing any of you when sent him to
return your mothers umbrella last Wednesday. She
found it. did she noti Ted said that he could not
-:ng the bell but the door unfastened so nc went in
and put it in the stand"
"Oh yes: it was there thank you" said Phebe with
slight gasp
Her thoughts already at work on scheme for
making explanation out of probable one.
Apparently fortune in her favor for as she was
taking her leave Mrs Smith said
Twill you tell your mother that if she will have that
pattern ready Tomorrow will send Teddy up for it
about four o'clock?"
The next afternoon, when the proud young Grand
doer arrived the Winston house, strange to relate.
he found his cousins Phebe and Percy seated in the
library, with apparently nothing to do but to admire
his suit.
When the last pocket had been duly exhibited.
Phebe. lifting book from her lap, said:
Look, Ted this picture Of nlcu fighting on horse
back"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25

"Say, Phib, you don't mind my calling you Light
house, do you?"
mot here at home" had been her answer, but do
rather hate it when are on the street with the other
boys"
"All right III remember Gordon called me down
FOR it, and when told him you had objected, he
said he didn't believe had given you the chance
Percy's friend had never known how grateful Percy's
little sister had been for that service, and
the chance to repay it, If only her "puzzng powers"
should prove equal to the demand.
One afternoon she had just seated herself at her
desk for hours study before dinner, when Percy
came quietly into the room and having closed the door
and turned the key settled himself in the Of the
couch. saying, imrcriously:
stop studying, Lighthouse want all your wits for
something more important and you had better take
notes. for it's considerable of puzzle You remember
that three nights ago Gordon came to father
busncss' Well. know now what the business was.
and mighty poor job it is, to my mind
"Hes in nix-up with his father decidedly like the
one you pulled me out of two months ago. When he
told me about it, I turned 10 and asked if could
hand it to you. He seemed unwilling at first but
told him about the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES affair. and
then he gave in. Here is the puzzle
mr. Lewis went out to Chicago the first Of the month
and Gordon drove him to the station His father gave
him two letters to post-onc to firm in France, and
the other to father about some church business. He
told Gordon to be sure to mail them his way home
so the foreign one would reach New York that night
and so be in time for the next days steamer A few
days ago he came down Gordon because the French
letter missed the steamer and important order
delayed That was bad enough, but the Is that
it may cost Gordon his trip to Europe.
"You see, he is rather forgetful sort of chap and
twice last winter he didn't mail letters which had been
trusted to him. The second time Mr. Lewis told him
that if it happened again he might consider himself
excused from going with him this 1t
pretty severe but Gordon says forgetfulness Is failing
with which his father has no patience
"He-Gordon-is certain that he mailed the letters in
time He came over ask if father had kept his.
he might see the postmark
"And had he ?" asked Phebe.
That's the mean part He has the note, but not the
envelope He thinks he must have used for memo
randum."
What day did Mr.. Lewis 60 awayf"
THE third"
what train!"
uFive-ten. What difference would that maker"
Copyright, 1908. BY tho Century Company
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-25

weeks ago, and couldn't go out for FIVE days? Well,
she wrote the lists Tor leave at the Grocers
on my way school, and kept them father could
compare them with the bill, and don't you Sec"
Whercupon Phebc began intricate explanation
which Percy soon cut short by saying:
81 guess that example will have to be proved on
PAPER; it's too much for my brain to carry"
The result of this rer,ar; the following document
which evenings later presented by Percy for his
friends inspection;
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
T. Phebc Lisie Winston spinstcr am going to prove
that il this (hcre the precious bit OF paper was pinned
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snap TO its utmost height thereby letting in the last
Of the sunset glow
You reading, too - said Phebe, uncertainty.
Eyes; but stopped long ago" Flora answered
"Where are your wits? 1t is too dark to read now
without light"
Phebe Strengthened up. Il know it is dark but
did want to finish this puzzle am trying to think
Of word of five letters that relates to fun and begins
withe. Comic '-thatst Therel" closing the maya
zine in her lap and laying down her pencil Now J.
have them all for this month.
well. know puzzle that would give anything
to find the for and that's-ths'' and Phebes
and action she tossed her long braid her
shoulder. were strongly suggestive of evaporation.
AS far as length and weight concerned tho
braid in question fine specimen any thirteen
year-od girl could DESIRE but. alas the color red
real mahogany red. Of such depth of hue left not
the slightest hope of even auburn future.
Flora smiled. but her tone quite sympathetic
she asked:
WHO brought up the subject this trne'"
Lighthouse, OH Lighthouse"
The loud call ringing through the hall. and
followed the next instant by the girls ffteen-ycar-old
brother Percy.
You there. Lighhousei" he called again from out
side the door,
YES" Phebc replied.
seen anything of my blue CAPT" Percys de-
epairing inquiry.
mo; when did you have 1t lasti" Phebe inquired
And that evening you went over for Dick and took
him up the garnet to study consultations from the
skylght. Perhaps you left it there
The scheme worked Lighthouse. I am much
obliged. have always thought the brliancy of the
outside of your head was meant sign OF the bright
ness within
There, Phebc," laughed Flora; your riddle is an
swered for you now.
What rddlel" asked Percy.
She was wondering why her hair is red"
"Poohl that easy enough. The thing that
troubles mo Is how ever going to supply suf-
fcert fuel fcr the combustion inside keep the
outside alght. really must give SO important sub
ject my most serious consideration"
Coming in quito late afternoon, Phebe saw her
father and brother standing by the library table.
Mr. Winston, who held an open book in his hand
speaking Phebe entered:
Then you did cat some gingerbread when you came
in from SCHOOL," "Yes. SIR"
But you think you had washed your hands bsfore
you touched this book
IL don't think it; know it,"
"Then all can say is that it must have been very
poor apology for washing, for, unless ! am greatly
mistaken. those marks made by fingers that hac
b. ,Qldng gingerbread"
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Her little cousin walked to her side, gave glance
the open page then remarked with his most superior
smaboy air: Tied that picture long times ago"
Phebe flashed meaning glance at Percy. then,
taking something from her pocket, held it out asking:
did he ever this before?"
Teddy grinned, took the little cake Of chocolate.
and having carefully removed the tn-foil covering.
popped the bonbon into his mouth Then, rolling the
covering between his chubby palms he went to
a table which stood the carved figure Of a Swiss
peasant boy carrying basket Into this Ted dropped
the tin-foi ball, saying with air Of satisfaction
Now, Cousin Phebe. he has two marbles to play
With"
Quentin Durward" was not returned to the table
this time but dropped most uncercmoniousy upon the
sofa as Phebe sprang across the room, asking:
Where did he get the other onci"
"Oh, me gived it to him 'lcventeen days ago, when
me brought back the 'brella"
So the problem was solved, and everyone in
good spirits again.
If anyone had told Gordon Lewis that the possibility
of his trip to Europe with his father would
be dependent upon the services of his friend Winstons
young sister, he probably would have been only less
surprised than would that little sister herself
OF all Percys friends Gordon Lewis held the highest
place in Phebes regard. having the position in the
following strange way:
One day Percy had surprised her by asking!
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Last mail collection is at $50. There! I mustn't
think any more about now, my lessons will
be learned"
"All right; and Percy from the couch and de-
parted, saying to himself
'f that envelope is in existence, believe the Light
house will guide it into port!"
The day Phebc burst into the too-room and laid
book the bench beside her brother.
"Is that Mr. Lewss writing?" she asked pointing to
the open hy-leaf.
Percy glanced at the inscription "For Gordon Lewis,
from his father"
Eyes, but what-Phebe, you haven't found that
velope"
II don't know; it's only piece"
as the postmark it,"
mo"
"Thcn, Of course, it's OF no use
Maybe, and maybe not; but look" And Phebe laid
small piece Of paper beneath the inscription in the
book.
There breathless moment of comparison,
then Phcbc gave sigh of relief.
ut IS the writing, Percy, the G's and Is
exactly alike"
Percy took up the mysterious bit and turned it
On that side, in his fathers handwriting, the
words
"Vol II, Henry Clay American Statesmen Series"
"Whcre did the thing from? he asked
"Do you remember when mother had that cold, three
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lHEBE, what are you doing1 You will
ruin your eyes And Flora Winston,
hastily crossing the library to the win
bending almost double over paper and
tanrcl c1..z1.I .l,c 81, Il nd Il 1,it h
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Death OF FRANK a. nARNErr.
Was Native or yirginia-Died Near
Westminster Last Week,

Il Frank A. Barnett, aged ct years,
died Tuesday night OF last week at
"A Q o'clock at the home Of his bro
ther, j. III. Barnett, In the Oak Grove
section of Oconee, not far distant
from Westminster. Mr.. Barnett was
gaken severely Ill on December 18th
With pneumonia and never rallied.
He! was a native Of Virginia, but had
resided In Oconee with his brother
for number of years. He was
never married. A farmer by occupa-
tion, he had spent practically his en-
tire life as student and exponent Of
practical agriculture, and the farm
OF j. II. Barnett, under the Joint
management Of the two brothnr3, is
one Of the best in Oconee to-day, and
a monument to their energy and ag-
yricultural skill.
Mr.. Barnett was consistent men,
Der of the Presbyterian church, and
on Thursday Of last week his body
was inferred in Eastview cemetery,
slWestminster), Rev. M. e. Peabody
conducting the funeral service. In
his death Oconee has lost a good citi-
zen, and we join with hosts Of
friends of the family in extending
sympathy in their hour OF sorrow.
Mr. Barnett is survived by one
brot ier ana two sisters living in this
coulty-J. H. Barnett, Of Oak
Grove; Mrs. Rose E. Parker and Mrs.
Alice Norris, of Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Mrs. MEIRuRG DIED sUDpEN1Y. !.
Took Dose Of Carbolic Acid by Mis-
e.a take for Headache Cure.

F-- 90 T. ~ HHl14
Mrs. Hampton Meiburg died sud
denly at her home on 'rugaloo street
last Friday evening about $50
o'clock, from the effects of large
dose of carbolic acid, taken by mis-
take for a headache remedy she had
been accustomed to take direct from
bottle. s.,.f.
During the day Mrs Meiburg had
been busily engaged with prepara-
t1ons for Christmas In her home and
at st. Johns Lutheran church, where
she had been assisting in preparing
the tree for the children or the Sum
day school. Returning to her home
tired late in the evening, she COM
planned of severe headache, to
which she was subject, and shortly
after reaching home she retired to
her room to rest for a while, telling
her sister-in-law that she would come
out and assist her with some minor
household duties after. her severe
headache had passed away A head
ache remedy, which she was accus-
toned 10 take direct from a small
bottle, was on the table near her
bed, as were also several other bot
Ties OF drugs. 1t Is supposed that in
the semf-darkness of the room Mrs,
Meiburg reached for the headache
medicine bottle and by mistake took
one containing carbolic acid.
Mr.. Meiburg was temporarily alb
sent from the home at the time, hav-
Ing gone down town to make a few
purchases, and on his return home,
passing his wife's door he heard a
peculiar groan. Going Immediately
into the room he found his wife ly-
ing face downward on the bed, and
as she was raised the bottle fell to
the floor, disclosing the cause for her
serious condition. Every effort was
made by members Of the household
to revive her, without effect, and as
soon as physicians could be secured
1T was realized that there was no
chance to save her life. The physi-
clans stated when they arrived that
Mrs. Meiburg must have taken the
carbolic acid at least an hour prior
TO their coming, and death ensued
shortly after.
Mrs. Meiburg was about SO years
OF age, and moved here from Jack
sonville about two years ago with her
husband, Hampton Meiburg, who was
raised to young manhood in Wal
halla. They were married in Florida
some years prior to their coming 10
Waihalla.,
The sympathy of the entire COM
munfty goes out to the bereaved hus-
band, who has hosts of friends here
and In the lower part of the State.
Mrs. Meiburg had also made many
friends here since her removal to
Walhalla as a resident.
On Sunday afternoon the remains
were laid to rest in st. Johns Lu-
theran cemetery, a large number of
friends attending to pay last sad
tribute to the deceased. Rev. II. B.
Epting conducted the services from
the home and at the grave.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
GEORGE G. NORRIS MARRIED.
Wedding Took Place at Eatonton,
Ga, Last Thursday.

The many Oconee friends Of the
groom will be interested in reading
the Following dispatch, clipped from
the Macon Telegraph:
'Eatonton, Ca, Dec. 25.-Thurs-
day morning at $50 o'clock, Miss
jamie Jenkins, Of this city, and Geo.
q. Norris, Of Macon, were married at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Alex S. Jenkins, on Oconee
road. The marriage was quiet
home wedding, with only the imme-
date family present. Miss Jenkins Is
the third daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex S. Jenkins, and young woman
OF many attractive womanly quail
ties. She is a graduate of the Ea .
tonton public schools and after grad
uation taught school. For several
months she resided in Macon with
her sister, Miss Lizzie Jenkins. Mr..
Norris Is connected with the Macon
Evening News, and has many friends
in his home city, who are already ex-
tending best wishes to him and his
bride, who will reside in Macon, their
future home. Among the out-of-town
guests at the wedding were Mrs. w.
c. Wright, and daughter, of West
Virginia, and Miss Mary Allen and
Jack Allen, of Atlanta"
Mr.. Norris is native Of Westmin-
ster, and is well known in Oconee. We
join with many friends in extending
congratulations to him. and sincere
best wishes for the happiness and
prosperity of the young couple.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
No Xmas Money; Shot Himself.

Atlanta, Dec. 23.-Dreading to
face Christina and Santa Claus with
a slim purse, Is believed to have been
the moti;e which led James L. Mock
Atlanta Sales agent "e the Elliott
Fisher Typew ...tGr Company, to end
his life by firing pistol bullet
through his temple yesterday morn
Ing. He died a few hours later at
the Grady hospital Mock shot him
self in the living room of his home
while his wife and two small chill
dren were In another room. He was
IS years Of age and had been living
in Atlanta three months, coming here
from Newark, II. j. 1t Is believed
the rash act was due to dependency
over stringent financial conditions. 1t
is said that he had been in low spirits
for several days.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Rich Mems Gifts Are Poor

beside this: 81 want to go on record
as saying that l regard Electric Bit
ters as one of the greatest gifts that
God has made to woman" writes
Mrs. o. Rhinevault, of Vestal Center,
N. II can never forget what IL
has done for me-" This glorious med.
icine gives woman buoyant spirits,
vigor Of body and jubilant health. II
quickly cures nervousness, sleepless-
ness. melancholy, headache, back
ache, fainting and Dizzy Spells; soon
builds up the weak, ailing and sfckly.
Try them. soc. at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
White Man Killed by Negro.

Spartanburg, Dec. "a Dave Arm
strong, young white man, died at
Arlington, near here, as the result of
a wound inflicted with stick in the
hands Of a negro last Sunday morn
Ing. Armstrong and crowd Of ne
groes, 1t Is reported, were gambling
In patch Of woods. when J dispute
arose, and negro struck Armstrong
over the head, inhicting mortal
wound. Sheriff White went to Ar
llngton this morning to make an in
yestigation, but thus far no arrests
have been made. This Is the tirst
homicide OF the Christmas holidays
ln this county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
TwAIN's DAUGHTER PERrsHEs.
Author Bereft Of Family Comfort by
Tragic Death OF Jean Clemens.

Reddick, Conn, Dec. 24.-Mark
Twain's invalid daughter, Jean, met
death trasically this morning while
at the bath, bringing poignant grief
at Christmas time to .tormfield She
was his youngest daughter, endeared
to him not only by long companion
ship, but her frail health caused by
recurrcnt attacks of epilepsy. Her
death leaves DR.. Clemens without kin
in this country to share his sorrow.
Jean Clemens died probably of
strangulation due to an attack OF cpl
lepsy, or from heart failure. The
body was found In the bath tub with
the bead only partly submerged.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29

A sprained ankle will usually dis
able the injured person for three or
four weeks. This Is due to lack Of
proper treatment. When Chamber
lain's Liniment Is applied a cure may
he effe ted in three or four days.
This liniment Is one Of the best and
most remarkable preparations in use.
Sold by The Seneca Pharmacy; l.. G.
Martin, Clemson College.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
NOTICE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

Notice Is hereby given that on
TUESDAY, JANUARY nth, 1910, an
election will be held in Walhalla,
South Carolina, for the election, of
Municipal Officers for the said town
for term of two years. The officers
to be elected are: Mayor, six Alder
men and four members Of the Board
OF Health.
Polls will be open at the usual vot-
Ing place at Walhalla Court House
continuously from o'clock a. m.
until O'Clock p. m.
The following have been appointed
managers to conduct said election:
G. L. Reid, Samuel A. Byrd, c. II.
Chastain.
Chastain. J. A. STECK. Mayor.
GEO. NJ. ANSEL, Clerk Council.
December 20, 1909. 51-1
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Whole Family Wiped Out.

Hitlsvllle, Pa, Dec. 24-Eight per-
sons are dead and two others were
seriously injured to-day as the re-
suit Of the explosion Of an oil lamp
in the home Of Santana Cierbo here
The house occupied by Cierbo and
family was frame structure. AS a
result of the fire, the father, mother
and six children are dead and the en-
tire family has been wiped out.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29

A sprained ankle will usually dis
able the injured person for three or
tour weeks. This Is due to lack Of
proper treatment. When Chamber
lain's Liniment is applied cure may
be effected in three or four days.
This liniment Is one Of the best and
most remarkable preparations in use.
sold by ]. w. Bell, Walhalla; G. w.
Wickliffe, West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29

Mrs. s. Joyce, Claremont, N. H.,
writes: about year ago I bought
two bottles Of Foley's Kidney Rene
dy. 1t cured me Of a severe case of
kidney trouble of several years.
standing. 1t certainly is a grand,
good medicine, and 1 heartily recon-
mend it." j. w. Bell, Walhalla.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
ANNUAL MEETING OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS.

The annual meeting of the Board
Of County Commissioners will be
held In. Commissioners office on FRI
DAY, January 7th, 1910, at 10
O'Clock a. m.
All persons having claims against
the county. which have not been
audited, Will present them at that
time or else be barred.
N. PHILLIPS, County Supervisor.
December 81, 1909. 51-1
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29

The greatest danger of influenza
fs of Its resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviated by using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, as 1t not only
cures influenza, but counteracts any
tendency of the disease towards
penumonia. Sold by ]. w. Bell, Wal
halla; G. w. Wickliffe, West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29

Many persons find themselves af-
fecied with :. persistent cough after
an attack Of influenza. AS this
cough can be promptly cured by the
use of Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
1t should not be allowed to run on
until 1t becomes troublesome Sold by
The Seneca Pharmacy; l.. G. Martin,
Clemson College.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
Court of Common Pleas.

Court of Common Pleas.
Pursuant to a decree of the afore-
said Court, All persons having claims
against the Estate OF w. B. f. Cor
bin deceased, are hereby notified to
present the same duly attested to mo
at my office at Walhalia, 8. c., on or
before the 18th day of January, 1910
w. o. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County, s. G.
December Is, 1909.-5O-1.