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The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
COULD NOT STAND SUFFERING
FROM SKIN ERUPTION

Il have been using Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment for the past
three months and am glad to say
that they cured me of most annoy
ing skin eruption. 1t began by my mo-
ticing red blotches appearing on my
face and scalp. Although they were
rather disfiguring, did not think any
thing of them until they began to get
scaly and dry and to itch and burn
until could not stand the suffering.
Then began to use different soap,
thinking that my old kind might be
hurting me, but that didn't seem to do
any good. / went to two different doc
tors but neither seemed to relieve me
any. lost many nights sleep In con-
tinual scratching, sometimes scratch
ing till drew the blood on my face
and head. Then ! started in to use
the Cuticura Remedies and in two
months was entirely relieved Of that
awful pest. am 30 delighted over
my cure by Cuticura Remedies that I
shall be glad to tell anybody about
It," tSigned) G. M. mcfarland, 221
West 115th st.. New York City, Oct. s.
1910.
NCuticura Soap (25c) and Cuticura
Ointment (50c) are sold throughout
the world. Send to Potter Drug &
Chem. Corp, sole props, 1876 Column
bus Ave-, Boston, for free book on
skin and scalp diseases and their
treatment.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

vites an architect to design him q
picturesque" house, with hooks and
bay windows and overhanging caves.
It is to contain accommodations which
might reasonably be supplied for
$4,000, but 1t is to cost not penny
more than $4,000. That is to begin at
the wrong end.
If mans chief ambition is that all
the landscape painters In the neigh
borhood should come and erect their
easels before his house, he does well
to concern himself primarily with
gables and hooks: but If he hold with
Bacon that houses are built to live
IN and not to look on" he will do well
to give more attention to the sound
ness OF the walls and the roof and
the relative positions OF dining room
and kitchen. Let the man with $4,000
to spend determine that he will have
as much good sound building as $1,000
will buy and Herewith be content. II
this means being content with two sit
ting rooms instead Of the desired
three, or abandoning projected in
glenook. there is solid consolation
in the knowledge that all the material
used in the house is thoroughly sound
and has been put together In work
manlike manner.
When the essential thing good
building As secured. man may find
It possible to indulge his fancies IN
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building for the readers OF
this paper. On account Of his wide expe-
rience as Editor, Author and Manufac-
turer, he is, without doubt the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
all inquiries to William A. Radford, No.
1874 Fifth Ave, Chicago, Ill, and only en-
close two-cent stamp for reply.
1t is plainly evident to all observers
that the number of people who take
an intelligent interest in house plan
ming and house building is increasing.
The popular press reveals this ten
dency very clearly. Illustrations and
descriptions of modern houses and
discussions of architectural subjects
are overlooking from the technical
press, finding a place In the newspa-
pers aade popular magazines.
This growing interest among the
people Is all to the good. Architecture
has suffered too long from popular ig-
norance and popular apathy. General
Ily speaking, people get the kind OF
architecture they like and the kind of
building they are willing to accept.
There is enough architectural genius
and enough skilled craftsmanship in
our midst today to transform every
town and village into a thing of beau
ty and to provide every family with a
beautiful and healthy home.
If the genius of the architect and
the skill of the workman are unem-
ployed, or are wasted ON unworthy
objects, it is because the demand for
this beautiful architecture has not
yet become general and insistant No
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

doubt, is is also due to the fact that
some who appreciate and desire good
architecture have not the means to
command It. But the want of money
is secondary, The matter OF primary
Importance Is that people should
have right ideas as to what consti-
tutes good architecture and sound
building, and should insist whenever
they cause buildings to be put up
upon having only those which are
both well designed and well built.
Good Building, the First Essential.
And here, no doubt. is point OF
danger. The popularizing of architect
ure is good thing SO long as the de-
mand is for good architecture. A
great uninstructed public demanding
quaint houses and picturesque"
bungalows would get what 1t wants,
but the result Is not likely to make
for real progress in architecture, or
for healthy conditions in the building
trade.
When the house-hunting man turns
with disgust from the desirable villa
residences" to which the house agents
have directed his attention, and tried
to sell to him, and determines to build
himself house according to his own
and his wife's ideas he takes a very
right and proper course, but he is apt
to go about it in wrong way. He in
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Wifely Solicltude.

Appealing to the police to find heI
husband, who went to work and had
not returned home at eight o'clock
but requesting that the officers Meth
er arrest nor talk cross" to him, 9
woman left note In the hands Of
Patrolman Hickerson at Sixth and Ed
mond streets containing information
concerning the missing husband.
The note In addition to giving de
scription OF the missing man read
that the wife was worried nearly sick
because 1t was the first time that he
had done this"
X don't want you to arrest him,
continued the note. Tell the police
to please not talk cross to him. st
Joseph Gazette.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Ellen Terrx,s Joke:

When Ellen Terry was presented
with Founders gold medal at the
New theater, New York. recently
honor conferred in recognition Of her
great services to dramatic art-she
was called upon to make speech Of
acceptance. It SO happened that the
actress was exceedingly hoarse and
she was therefore forced to cut her
remarks short. So she told this story:
"A friend Of mine once bought par
rot and gave much money for 1t with
the understanding that 1t could speak
fiuently. but when he reached home
with it he found to his .dismay that
the bird was dumb So he took 1t
back. This parrot canAot say word,
he said Indignantly to the bird fancier.
IT can't talk at ALL Talk the deal
er exclaimed. Come to think OF 1t. I
know 1t can't. but it's devil to
think"
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
EUROPE TAKING TO BUDDHISM
Religion Of the East Is Making Rapid
Strides in the Countries Of
the Occident.

Buddhism has been making great
strides in Europe for the past year
The membership of the Buddhist SO.
ciety of Great Britain and Ireland is
now counted by hundreds and branch
es have lately been established in Liv-
erpool and Edinburgh. Prof. Rhys Da-
vids, the writer on Pail and Buddhist
literature, is its president, and among
the vice-presidents is the earl OF Mex
borough. A Scottish convert to Budd-
hism, who is now a monk in Burma,
is shortly to start campaign in Great
Britain, having been. appointed first
resident missionary.
Great progress has also been made
by the German Buddhist society.
which has two important press organs.
in Leipzig and Breslau. Buddhist
progagandists have been especially ac-
tive in Hungary, where five editions
of a Buddhistic catechism have been
exhausted.
For the first time In Europe an at.
tempt has been made there to get
Buddhism officially recognized by the
state, SO that it could be taught in the
schools. The plan was not successful,
however.
In Switzerland and Italy the num-
Der of adherents of the ancient orient
al faith is also growing steadily. AIT
Lugano appears the coenobium. one
Of the most important Buddhist publ.
cations in Europe. New Buddhfstic
colonies, it is announced, will shortly
be formed near Lausanne and also In
the Italian province Of Umbria.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

! many matters of detail; but he should
be warned against too earnestly striv-
ing after the ideal of the picturesque.
Having determined on the accommo-
dalton he desires and can afford, he
win be well advised to be guided In
regard to the design by his architect.
The little cottage illustrated here
with is an example of a building
thoroughly constructed and arranged
according to the very best ideas
for convenience; yet at the same
time some little thought has
been given to make the building at
tractive in appearance without adding
materially to its cost
For $500 this five-room cottage
has been built, using the very best
methods of construction and finishing
the building on the inside with oak,
birch and yellow pine.
Al glance at the floor plan will show
the desirable features of Its arrange
ment. The living room and dining
room are of large size and open to-
gether by means of an arch opening
The kitchen is well away from the
rest Of the house, being separated
from the dining room by the pantry,
an arrangement which has been found
to- be very satisfactory. There are
two good sized bedrooms very well
placed The bathroom Is convenient
ly located.
The attic space il this cottage is
valuable for storage purposes. and
since it is well ventilated serves to
keep the first story cool during hot
summer weather The exterior is
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
III %
ALFALFA CLOVER.


Eelser's strain Of hardy, hIxuriant Alfal-
ia Clover grows everywhere and brings
from two to FIVE rousing crops annually.
It's the vigorous, healthy kind planted BY
Ex-Gov. Hoard Of Wisconsin and thous-
ands Of other successful farmers through
out the u S. We are the largest growers
of clovers, grasses, seed oats, wheat, rye,
rye. barley, potatoes, etc, in America.
For Toe in stamps we mail YOU
! Pkt. Luxuriant hardy Alfalfa Clover.
i Pkt. Billion s Gfass-the 10 Ton wonder.
! Pkt. Silver King Barley-I73 Blu per A.
/ Pkt. Bonanza Oats-Sworn yield 259 Blu.
per A, winning 4 Farms in 1910
l Pkt. Speltz--the cereal hay marvel.
And or more other packages farm seed
novelties or rarities. together with our big
catalog, bristling with seed truths all for
but l0c in stamps, or send 25c and we add
a big package famous French bean coffeel
John A. Salzer Seed Co, lS2 South sth St.,
La Crosse. Wis.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Relies Of Stone Age.

Arthur Diosy, F. r. G.. S., has re.
Gently completed series Of explora-
lions in Yucatan which bring to light
many new facts about the stupendous
ruins which stretch through the coun-
try In chain 300 miles long.
The most amazing thing about
these ruins, according to Mr.. Diosy.
is that the people who possessed such
high architectural skill and the knowl-
edge Of rich and graceful decorative
arts, belonged to the stone age and
had no knowledge of metals. These
wonders in stone were carved with
flint implements and a civilization
which has been compared to that OF
Egypt grew up without even the use
OF bronze and iron.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Neatv PUT.

The Duchess Dacazes, as all the
world knows, was an American
daughter Of the enormously rich Sin
ger family.
The duchess was once taking part in
some amateur theatricals at Ragaz
when New York girl said to her
mother:
Is she real duchess?"
Eyes. my dear" the mother, q
Knickerbocker, answered. Eyes, real,
but machine made"
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

impure Blood 10 common In the
spring, because OF the unhealthful
modes of living during the winter
and it Is the cause of the loss of
appetite and that tired feeling as
well as the sores and eruptions that
occur at this time.
Be sure to take Hoods this spring.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Is Mennonite Minister,

Miss Anna J. Allebach is the first
woman to be elected minister of the
Mennonite church In this country. al
though there are two women in Hol-
land acting In that capacity. She. is
president of the New York University
Philosophical society. Her ordination
took place on January is In Philadel.
phia.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Nine or Ten Deposits.

1T is expensive to learn to n.y." said
Clifford Harmon at Mineola. 'sYour
aeroplane costs more than 5000. You
must pay fee of $500 for tuition. and
you must deposit, too, about $500
more for damages. All the damage
you do to the machine you learn on
must be paid for, and your deposit
may easily be eaten up.
7 was talking one day at Nice to an
English flyer.
learned to ny Ia week said.
How long did 1t take you to learn?
oh, nine or ten
What!' interrupted. Not nine or
ten weeks?'
No. aeroplanes., said he
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
spurrina Him On.

you don't tackle work like you did
football. SON."
@The surroundings are different, IA
Their"
Il guess that's 90. Maybe 1t would
help If instructed the other clerks
to give your college yell occasionally"
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Roots, Banks and Herbs-Hood's
Sarsaparilla SO combines the great
curative principles Of roots, barAs and
herbs as to raise them to. their high
est efficiency for the cure of all sprias
humors, all blood diseases, and runS
down conditions.
There is no substitute for Hoods.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

And many man never realizes the
value Of his home until he has occa-
sion to collect the fire insurance.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

The Chicago Fire could have been pre-
vented with one. pail Of water. but the
water was not handy, Keep q bottle Of
the fiery pains Of inflammation.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

NO lnaHCc % DC OHSdps
why do you delay proposing tc
that girl?"
I'm saving up to buy an engage
ment ring"
Something especially expensive?'
ItIl have to be. can't fool her.
Her father runs jewelry store"
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Garfield Tea purifes the blood, cleanses
the system, clears the complexion, eradi-
Gates disease and promotes Good Health.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

A woman always fears she won't be
In time for the bargain sale,
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

The measure OF what we love and
admire is the measure OF our own
worth. Dobson.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Spring Medicine
Is
Needed Now, and the Best Is
Hoods SarsaparilIa

Which puries enriches and revitaizes the blood
other does 40 600 testimonials of cures in years
Get in usual liquid form tablets called Sarsatabs
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Garfield Tea is the best remedy for con.
stipation. Take cup before retiring.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

PILES CURED IN 9 TO II DAYS
Your druggist Will refund money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails TO cure any case Of Itching, Blind
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

First College Student--Don't you
think some people ask good many
fool questions in letters7
Second College Student-Yes. Now,
my father always wants to know If
I'm bank @
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
His LIaht.

HIB EI8ht.
Ella-He says that am the light
Of his life
Stella-That's gas.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Inconsistency often, means those
deeds in another which only half
understand.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-29

employ twenty elevator men, three
maids, two firemen and one oiler.
These stores and many other bust
ness houses employing colored help
report their services satisfactory, and
in their remarks, many suggestions
are made as to how their efficiency
may be increased, which suggestions
are applicable to employees of any
race. Those who do not employ
colored help give no reason for not
employing them, beyond the statement
that 1--WE just do not employ colored
help"
1t was suggested to many firms hat
in view of the fact that so much
money was spent with them by co,or-
cd neople, they should be more gen
orally employed by stores patronized
bv them 1t was generally admitted
that the firms do not consider the
question from that point of view.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-29
Y. M. |. c. NOTES.

In speaking of surprises, the club
entertained one of the most unexpect-
ed nature. This quite pleasant treat
was in honor of their President, Mr..
E. L. Kinzer, who has spent the Christ
mas holidays with his parents and
friends. Friends assembled at the
home of Mrs Kinzcr at an early hour,
but when the boys of the club made
their appearance, suspicion set in,
which caused the President uneasi-
ness, and he never recuperated until
the completion of the program, which
eft him a bit dazed The club was
opened with the usual devotional ex-
ercises and prayer by DR.. Sexton, of
st. Paul A. M. E. Church, followed by
his lengthy program:
Song, "Joy to the World" .... Club
Reading, "On the Night Before
Christmas" 49,. .,..B S Scruggs
Music Observation-Disclosures. Quartette
Toast on Christmas Jordan Stockard
MUSIC .................. Quaruette
Welcome address Jordan Stockard
Response .....E. L. Kinzer
Original poem, Club Poet" ....
A. r. Stockard
MUSIC ................. IluarUeIJe
Presentation of present from the
club .........T. G. Marshall
Much can be mentioned of this spec
tacular occasion, for this alone will
be recorded in the history of the club
along with other noted events of the
clubs career. The club presented to
Mr. Kinzer a token of respect and es-
TEEN, handsome watch fob of leath-
er with an amethyst charm. This he
accepted with a response which
thrilled the hearts of the donors
After this notable program a rea,
sumptuous repast was prepared by
Mrs. Kinzer, of which all partook Law
ishly, after which Mr.. Kinzer badt
all adieu, to return to Centerville
Thursday morning to resume his re
sponsibilities.
Mr.. E. L. Kinzer dined Christina
with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stockard
of 1606 State street. Later he ais
dined with Mr.. e. L. Alexander, Of
Tuesday at the family home on Wei
ster street.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-29

tiers in the city. Mrs. @. A. Danger
field made a trip to Columbia few
days ago. Misses Josephine Bran
lette Mamie A. Turner and Martha
Maxwell returned to Roger Williams
University last Tuesday to resume
their studies. Mrs Mary McKim-
beD the wife of Mr.. Willie McKim-
bsr, went to Nashville last Tuesday
to spend a few days visiting friends
in the city, and will be the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Clay while
there. Miss Josephine Jennings is
in Birmingham visiting her auntie.
DR.. J. c. CAN'T went to his home in
Alabama to see his relatives, and
will return January 1, 1912. DR.. w.
A. Lewis and Mr.. Ed Mason went to
Columbia on business few days
since. Mr.. Scion Garter, Geo. Phil
lips and Tom Sykes went to Column
bi tuesday Rev. "A. G. Skillern,
who has been in Chattanooga sew
eral weeks visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Cora Howard, has returned
home again. Mrs Lucinda Scales,
Mrs. Luke White Mrs. Rosa Perkins.
Mrs. Matte Wilson, Mrs. Sarah Todd
and few others have made them
selves a committee of charity, who
has been for several months going
to the bedside of the sick and needy
and donating such IS they have to
assist in relieving them of essential
needs. They should have the cheer
full support of all the good and SYM
pathetic citizens of the town. The
Young Ladies' Art Club gave a So
cial On Monday night for its mem
bers and a few other friends who
we're in some way connected with
the club by relatives, etc. A three
course menu was served The follow
ing persons were present: Mrs. c. G.
Joyce Mrs Lou A. Holbert, Mrs. Lula
Mason, Mrs. Lizzie Suggs, Mrs Pearl
Stevens, Mrs. A. F. Morrell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abraham McKissack, Mr.. John
Alternately, Misses Calhon, Sadie and
Allene DAILY, Misses Edmon1a and
Josephine Bramlette, Misses Martha
Maxwell and Mamie A. Turner, Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Martin, Prof. B. H.
Morrell, Prof T. P. Turner, Mrs
Augusta White, Mr.. Walter McNairy
Will McKissack, Mrs. Maggie May
Gentry Smith. The guests we're en-
tertained at the residence of Prof
and Mrs. B. H. Morrell. The house
was well decorated in the latest style
which goes to show the good taste
of the hostess. The party was en-
tertained until about IL o'clock.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-29
BIG STORES IN CHICAGO EMPLOY
172 NEGROES.
(The Illinois Chronicle.)

In the rush and hustle of the holt |
day shopping when every one who has |
money to spend seems eager to spend |
it, the question presents itself, |
where does all of this money which
amounts to more than $4,000, 900 an
nually spent by the colored people
come FROM" What part of it, if
any, do they receive in salaries or
otherwise from the big department
stores where most of their money,
not only in the holiday season, but
every day OF the year, is spent?"
The Chicago Negro Business League
sent out a number of letters to bust
ness houses of the city in May, 1910,
asking the following question: How
many Negroes are employed in your
firm? Glass of employment? How
long have you employed colored help?
What would you suggest to increase
their efficiency?
Many of the firms replied to these
questions, among which are the fol
lowing stores:
Hillman's employ Negroes as fol-
lows. IS elevator operators two
maids, and five coal passers in the
engine room The Chronicle recent
ly called up the superintendent of
this store to inquire if they were
still employing colored help, and as
to whether they had increased or
decreased their number, and was in
formed that they still employ about
the same number and that they find
their services perfectly satisfactory.
Siegel Cooper & Company have Is
employed as follows: fifteen elevator
men, two maids, one clerk in the
grocery department. In answer to
the question, What would you sug-
gest to increase their efficiency, the
answer was Better education and
, close application"
| Carson, Prize, Scott and Co., only
employs three and the Chronicle is
l recently advised by their superinten
5 dent that they would not employ any
o more colored people and that the
: ones they now have as porters have
: been there for some time.
,. Marshall Field and Co., Mandel
o Bros, and The Fair three Of the larg
S est department stores in the city, witt
|. whom thousands of dollars are sDen
/. annually by the colored people in Chi
S cago, do not employ single coloreC
y person
It The Boston Store employs about on,
v hundred maids and porters.
t. Rothschilds and Co., who have JUS
r completed a new addition to thei
s. building have been employing colore
!, elevator men for about one year, an
d have put them in the new buildin
n since its completion this year. The