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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
ARCHIE WILLIS CASE.
Affidavit ExonerateS Willis, and Then
IAffiant Says Statement Was Scar
ed Out OF Hin.
Greenville News, Sth.

Greenville News, Sth.
At two o'clock this morning, upon
the completion of the auditing of the
books of the Dedmord Remedy COM
pany, the affairs of which concern Mr..
]. A. Willis, secretary and treasurer,
was CHARGED with mismanaging, the
following affidavit was handed a re-
porter for the News:
State of South Carolina,
County of Greenville.
This is to certify that / have seen
the audit of the books and accounts
of the Dedmond Remedy company Of
Greenville, S. c., as made by the
Carolina Adjustment Agency, and that
swear upon oath that the charges
made by E. ". Dedmond and myself
against J. Archie Willis were absolute
ly groundless, as the result Of the
auditing of the books and accounts
shows that the affairs Of the company
have been properly conducted and that
all moneys, received were properly ac-
counted for.
(Signed) Jno. ". Bridges.
Sworn to before me this 7th day Of
December, 1911.
John NJ. Palm,
Notary Public.
Mr.. J. A. Willis, the defendant in
the action brought, was present this
morning when the affidavit, was hand
ed a representative Of the News. Mr..
Willis asked to be quoted as denying
most emphatically the insinuatlon IN
an afternoon paper of this city yes
terday that he had come to Green
vile for the. purpose of 'effectlng "a
compromise of the case.
Declares Affidavit Forced.
Greenville, Dec 9.-John W. Bridges,
of Spartanburg, in an affidavit made
today before a Greenville notary pub
tic, says that an. affidavit which he
signed last Thursday night about l
O'Clock, clearing J. A. Willis, the Laur-
ems county legislator and former edi-
tor of the Relton Times, and the man
who had a spat with Gov. Blease some
months ago relative to an insult the
chief executive is said to have offered
lady ticket agent in the Bolton de-
pot, of charges of mismanage1nento of
the affairs of the Dedmond Remedy
company, was forced from him by Will
| lis at the point Of gun"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
CHRISTMAS EXPRESS SHIPMENTS.
Do Not Delay Your Express Packages
Until Last Minute-Rules for
Guidance.

Too many people delay shipment OF
Christmas presents until the last mo-
ment. On the principle that you can
not put quart Of water in pint cup,
the express company will not be able
10 carry and deliver before Christmas
New York, San Francisco. Washington
or Oshkosh packages shipped on or
about Christmas eve.
If our patrons will read and observe
the following ten commandments, their
friends and all express employees Will
rise un and call them b!essed":
For Shippers CT Holiday Packages By
Express.
l. Ship your package early, by the
18th of December, if possible. The
express company will give You a
small label to paste on the package
reading, DO not open until Christ
mas" This will give opportunity for
the package to reach its destination
before Christmas, and give the addl-
tional pleasure to the recipient OF the
Gift of having it on Christmas morn
ing.
2. Use wooden boxes for packing,
especially for glass and other fragile
articles, which should be we'll pro-
tected. 1t may cost few cents more,
but the danger of damage will be very
much reduced, and you should do your
part to make the transportation OF
your gift safe.
3. Write the address in full-State,
county, city, street and number-on
the box or package, with ink or cray
on. Tags are frequently torn off and
lost.
4. If you want to prepay the charges,
write the word paid" in large, plain
letters on the package.
5. Insist upon receipt, and see that
the amount paid and the value is
marked on the receipt and on the
package.
6. Write your own address in full
somewhere on the package, following
the prefix: From. ...........
7. Enclose a card in each box or
package reading:
..... 80. =
(Your address).
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
A Blessing.

The Jacksons always had grace be-
fore meat. One morning Papa Jack
son was in a great hurry to finish
breakfast and be off to business and
the blessing he asked was, in conse-
quence, much curtailed.
THAT was a short prayer that papa
said" observed Baby Jackson to he1
mother.
To which Mamma Jackson replied
very seriously, THAT was blessing.
Judges Library.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
Made a Sale Anyway.

The lady had inspected pretty near
ly everything there was in the shop,
from the contents of the window back
to the cashiers desk at the rear, but
had apparently not been able to find
just the thing that she cared to send
as a wedding present to her dearest
friend. Little Snithers, who had start
ed in that day as salesman, was ma
turally desirous of showing what he
could do, and was more than assidu-
Gus in his efforts to please her, though
ne got perceptibly more and more ner-
vous all the time.
these are rather handsome kiffe-
caps, I-er-I should say coffee cups,
he stammered, pointing out deml-
tasse set standing on shelf. "They
are real Woyal Roster-I mean-he-
7 should have said Royal Royster-''
"I fancy you mean Royal Worces-
ter?" suggested the lady, gazing at
him amiably through her lorgnettes.
Thank you-yes," replied Smithers.
"Or perhaps that
"I prefer something in silver" said
the lady. "Is that salad salver solid
silver?"
"I don't know, madame" he replied
..'but I will ask Mr.. Briggs" be called,
turning to a man back in the shop, "is
this solid SLAYER siddle saddle?'
IT mean is this solid silver slather-
ed solder?"
whats that, Mr.. Smoithers? asked
Mr.. Briggs, gazing at the young man
solemnly.
is this slthered slobber solid sal
ADJ" he asked.
II don't understand what you want, y
said Mr.. Briggs. count three, think
twice, joggle your head good and hard
and see if you can't get it over. Now
is slotted slabber-it is perfectly
ne-two-three!"
The young man turned a bright
crimson as he returned to the assault
This lady wishes to, know he said
slowly and impressively, but trembling
slightly withal, IF this shattered sliv'
er plain proposition. She wishes tt
purchase silver wedding present, anc
if this salvered slodder is slibberec
solder she may take it,
@ you mean, the salad salver-'
said Mr.. Briggs.
That's it." said Smithers. "Is il
slid SLAYER"
Never mind" said the lady, smil
ing amiably. II don't want to buy it
anyhow-it is too bizarre. l thinl
I'll take one Of those sets of souvenir
soup spoons"
Smithers filed the order, and with
a sigh of relief watched the lady de-
part Then turning to Briggs he said
as he wiped the perspiration from hit
brow:
Gee, that was tough! But ! made
a sale, anyhow"
"Good," said Briggs, what did she
buy?"
"a set of those sopenir snool
sroofs,' said Smithe'rs.-Harper':
! Weekly.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
STATE AID TO THE SCHOOLS.
Little Mountain and Prosperity Re
ceiYe Money Under Act.

The list of high schools to receive
appropriations from the State as de-
cided upon by the State board OF edu-
cation at a meeting several days ago
was announced by State Superlntend-
snt of Education Swearingen. The
appropriation is 100000.
The following schools in this coun-
ty will receive State aid:
Little Mountain. :. -. :. ..S44O
Prosperity. -. -. .. oVO
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
THE 1DLER.

X X X X * X * X * X * X y
I have just seen a COPY of the ID
server, and my, my, wasn't that heavy
ran that a LOCKER On struck against the
police and the city administration gen.
orally. I don'c know, hut it seems to
me if | was going to strike blow Ike
that I would come out in the open and
hit square and straight and specify.
The police drinking with blind tigers
and city officials winhing at white
blind tigers and fning the negro tlg-
er, or words to that effect. Well, II
is not my quarrel-but I was wonder,
ing who that fellow could be that has
all this damaging information against
these officials and kept it all to himself
until after the election, and then talks
about rising up and doing something.
Just Specify who is who and who Is
guilty-and please tell me where can
get a few bottles of good beer:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
(Consignee's address,.

(Consignee's address,.
This in order that should the outer
markings be destroyed, the inner mark
will insure prompt forwarding and de-
livery.
8. If not convenient to ship IN
wooden boxes, use strong wrapping
paper (not newspapers and tie With
strong cord.
9. If package contains anything OF
perishable nature, write the word
"perishable' in large, plain letters on
the box or package, which will call
for special attention and delivery.
10. Don't put money or jewels with
merchandise. Send them through the
money department
If you will observe these sugges-
tions, you will greatly assist in prompt
delivery Of your gift in good condition
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12

The reason a girl can wear low
shoes and thin stockings in cold
weather is she's too delicate to help
mother about the house.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12

When a girl tells man how her
mother tells her she used to act when
she was a baby she considers it makes
them as good as engaged.-New York
Press.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12

If the house caught on fire Wo-
man couldn't stop telephoning her best
friend what the baby was trying to say.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12

A man has to have so many opln-
ions in politics he's afraid to express
any one Of them.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12

A man is always willing to tell his
wife everything he did since morning
when he was in the office all day.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
To The Idler: When I was in Wash

To The Idler: When was in WASH
ington on Tuesday I had the pleasure
to lunch with Congressman, Lever, OF
South Carolina, and his friend Judge
Hamlin, also a congressman, from Mis-
souri,, and on the table at the hotel
were a number of little mats made IN
Germany, upon which you placed your
glass, water class of course, and all
these mats had a motto on them. Con-
gressman Lever says he always reads
The Idler first when he gets The Her
aid and News, and he asked me TO
bring you one of these mats, and to
call your attention to the motto upon
it, and to say it was the motto he
wanted you to see and that the value
CT the mat was small compared to the
value of the motto. / beg to SEND
it herewith.
E6itor Herald and News.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
Editor Herald and News.

Well, I am glad to know that Con-
sressman Lever reads what / have
to say because know he can appre-'
ciate it. He always was a nice little
fellow even as a college boy and 1
have watched his career as a con-
gressman with a great deal of interest
and am glad that he has made good.
The Motto on this mat reads: Home
the place where you are treated the
best and grumble the most" I guess
I should not call it motto, but it does
no doubt contain a truth that it would
be well for many people who have
homes to remember. I have observed
that a great many people are nicer to
STRANGERS than they are to those who
love them most and who. do the most
for them. Of course it is wrong and
may account for some unhappy
homes. A man and his wife should
always remain sweethearts. I COM
mend this suggestion to Congressman
Lever as understand that he has only
recently established bone. So tar
as l am concerned l never grumole
at home or abroad 1 have long since
learned that the best rule in life was
to do your duty as best you could as
the occasions presented themselves
and let the consequences take care OF
themselves, remembering always that
Won must take into consideration the
obligations you owe your felloWman
and the responsibilities you are due
society. None of us is perfect, but II
we try real hard We can manage to
Get along through life without a great
deal of grumbling. But ii IS true taar
a great many people do forget the gooo
treatment they get at home and fail
to show that appreciation that is due
| those at QOulS VIII S4fC uAoSAA1oAA 49,
loving service
went down street the other day
and I expected to find that street paw
ing full underway, but uot sign OF
It did see. And the streets are rough
-rougher than the public roads. why
not get to work and give us. good
streets in Newberry. hear those
people who pay taxes say that taxes
are higher than usual aud they COM
plain about the high taxes, and 1 real
ly believe if they could see anything
of a substantial nature to show WneTe
the money was going that they would
be more reconciled to high taxes. Per-
nanent work is the thing that IS oe-
| dow Something to
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
Bows Corn Clubs.

Several hundred boys, members OF
the bows corn clubs of Georgia, North
Carolina and South Carolina, will at
tend the exposition on Friday, which
has been designated as Boys Corn
Club Day" Many of these boys have
ksntered exhibits for prizes. There Will
be a large exhibit by the Georgia boys,
? special car having arrived from At
1anta Yesterday with the exhibits
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-12
Many Features.

There will be many features to the
[corn show this year., The management
has used every effort to make the fair
distinctly educational in its nature
fCorn.men of national reputation will
arrive tomorrow to act as judges Tor
the corn Judging contest and to de-
fiiver lectures at the Judging school.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
PENNSYLVANIA.
Philadelphia, Pa,
Dec. 9th, 1910.

Dec. 9Th, 1910.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
After reading Madam Perkins ad-
vertisement in THE Philadelphia
Tribune" 1 called to see her and had
the first treatment at her office.
have been using her wonderful scalp
treatment for one year and find it has
no equal. 1t is all that it is adver-
tised to be, and it is so wonderful that
l can hardly find words to express
just how great it is. My hair was
very short and very thin and full of
dandruff. Now my hair has grown
five inches longer than when l started.
1t is now twice as thick and as soft
as silk. highly recommend her treat
ment to others. The best thing to do
is to try it and be convinced for your
self There is nothing in the world
to equal it for our race in the way
of growing hair.
Miss Annie Jackson,
1879 cambridge Street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
DELAWARE.
Wilmington, Del, Feb. q, 1910.

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 81, 1910
To Whom 1t May Concern:
After reading in the Philadelphia
Tribune of Madam T. D. Perkins, the
Scalp Specialist of Denver, Colo,
demonstrating in PhiIadelphia, l de-
cided to write her relative to my hair.
received a prompt reply and sent
for her treatment at once. Being SO
well pleased with the same, went to
Philadelphia to have her give me a
personal treatment. / never used any
thing that was so wonderful for the
hair as her treatment. My hair start
ed to grow from the very first, the
treatment not only causes the hair to
grow, but removes dnndruff and
makes the hair soft and glossy. Ny
husband thinks my hair Is beautiful
and says that 1t Is the best have
ever used. advise all good women
that want good hair to write Madam
Perkins. for she is doing just what
she advertises to do for those that
will carefully follow her Instructions
Mrs. e. M. WATERS,
1703 w. Sd Street
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Sumter, s. c.. Dec. 5th. 1e

Sumter, s. c.. Dec 9th. 1911
Dear Madam Perkins:
The goods were received and ! am
hair as / can be. / have been using
your treatment exactly one year. and
it has helped my hair just wonder
fully. My hair has grown SO much.
and 1t looks so nice. / have had sew
eral friends to ask me about it. l
guess in the near future you will have
some more members added to your
class from the state of South Caro-
lima. ! cannot praise you enough Be
fore | began using your treatment.
why my hair would not grow. 1t
stayed just one length and the ends
of my hair were all split. Now l do
not see split end and my hair feels
like silk.
Anyone who has any trouble with
their hair falling out ought certainly
to write you and begin your wonder.
full treatment. for. indeed, your treat
ment is the best treatment for the
hair that ] have ever known. You
may use my letter any way you wish.
If it will cause some others to try
your treatment shall be very glad.
Hoping you will continue to have
success in your work, | am,
Yours gratefully,
A. Elizabeth Davis.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

to me and all my friends what a
change has been made in the growth
and looks of my hair. l highly recon-
mend to all that are in need of some
thing to make their hair grow, to get
in touch with Madam Perkins. You
will find it money well spent, for she
will do for you just what she says.
would not be without her wonderful
treatment
Miss Bessie Armstrong,
619 Chestnut st
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
Philadelphia. Pa.

DeCeHDer 6CH, IJIU.
have taken Madam Perkins treat
ment for year and l have been great
ly benefited by it. When l first start
to the scalp in some places, and now
it has grown many inches. | take
great pleasure in recommending her
to others, as her treatment is just
what it is advertised to be-
Miss Rebecca Sewell,
2O07 Carpenter Street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa,
August 20, 1910.

Mrs. T. D. Perkins:
Dear Madam: After using your
scalp treatment for six months | think
write you how we'll pleased am with
your method of treating the hair
Since using your treatment my hair
free from dandruff. I am indeed very
proud of what this treatment has
done for my hair and l am more than
pleased to recommend it to others
that want to have nice, long real hair
Very respectfully,
Edmonia Wilson.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
WEST VIRGINIA.

Morgantown. w. Va, Oct. 4, 1910.
Dear Mrs. Perkins:
Enclosed find five dollars, for which
please send me another six months
treatment for my hair. am very
pleased with your treatment. l don't
think can get along without your
-reatment. My hair is growing 80
nicely and has stopped falling out al
together and is looking fine. You can
send this treatment as soon as you
can.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Anna M. Hunt.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
washington. d. C.. April IG. 1914

Washihhton, ~. u. April 10. lSlU.
Dear Madam Perkins:
l write you these few lines to let
you know how nicely my hair is get
ting on; it is doing fine. and am
very well pleased with your treat
ment. 1t has stopped my hair from
falling out and breaking OF, and my
hair is growing much thicker. I am
so glad ! know of your treatment.
feel every woman should know of
your treatment. as the Bible reads
that woman's glory is her hair.
There are so many that do not know
how to obtain the glory. trust you
Will live long. for you are doing
noble work for our women.
Respectfully yours.
Mrs. Rebecca Coleman.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
NORTH CAROLINA.

EilZaDeth Clty, ~. ",
July 81, 1910.
Mrs. T. ID. Perkins
Dear Madam: have tried your
scalp treatment and I am perfectly
delighted with II. My hair is much
thicker and growing and IN very
healthy condition. / will be sending
for another next month. as never
want to be without it. will send in
good time. can arrange my hair
nicely now. and 1t will stay where !
put 1t. Before using your treatment
1t would not do this. am indeed
proud OF my hair.
Yours truly,
Mrs. A. T. Bailey
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
ARKANSAS.
Conway, Ark, Nov. 81

Conway, Ark, Nov. 80. 1909
Mrs. T. d. Perkins.
Dear Madam: I'm indeed sorry I
can't hear from you. This Is the sec
ond time i have written you, and the
last I heard OF you you were going
West, but am indeed proud to say
that my hair is doing fine under your
treatment. Iwould never regret any.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
IOWA.
Decatur. Ia, Aug. IA. 1910.

Decatur. Ia, Aug. "A, 1910.
Dear Madam Perkins:
| have used your scalp treatment
three months and half and am
well pleased with the results. My
hair is nice and soft and has grown
quite d bit since using the treatment.
Enclosed you will find order for an
other six months supply
Very respectfully yours,
Amanda Morton.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
Philadelphia, Pa,

To the Public:
have been using Madam Perkins
scalp treatment for ten months and
have been greatly benefited by it.
When / first started my hair was two
inches and half and since using her
wonderful treatment it has grown
eight inches already. 1t is now much
thicker and very soft. 1 take great
pleasure in recommending her treat
ment to others, as cannot praise her
work too highly.
Mrs. H. M P. Duckery,
1841 Manton Street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

thing for the way 1t is growing. and
/ intend to use your treatment as
long as l can keep in touch with you.
Hoping an early reply. remain as
ever yours.
Lizzie Tardy.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
RHODE ISLAND.

RHODE ISLAND.
Newport. R. l., Dec. 1st 1910.
Madam Perkins:
l was the recipient of my goods ves.
terday and thank you so much I
must also tell you how delighted I nm
with my hair within the last month
l declare. have never been so bappv
l have used your food for nine month.
and can truthfully say 1t ia wonder.
full. and will never be without e. /
would also like my name and address
on your list. I am anxious to get
home to show my head. have lot.
OF friends. and am sure when I
reach there my head will advertise
your goods. as you know my hair was
bad. The bald places have gro wn out
nicely. consider 1t a special bless.
Ing from God that I ventured into
Philadelphia to see you.
Estelle Fletcher.
30 Old Beach Road.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
Philadelphia, Pa,
April "a, 1910.

Dear Madam Perkins:
This is the third month l have used
your scalp treatment, and | am great
ly pleased with it's success. My hair
has grown more than four inches and
am very well pleased with the treat
ment for such short time. l will
write you from time to time to let
you know just how well my hair is
getting on.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

Lancaster, Pa, Aug. IA, 1910.
will gladly tell all the great good
/ have received from Madam Perkins
wonderful scalp treatment for grow
ing hair ! have used the treatment
ten months. 1t is indeed surprising
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
Very truly yours,
Jennie Archer.
Philadelphia, Pa, 191.

Philadelphia, Pa, 1911.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that | have known
the bearer of this letter, Mrs. T. d.
Perkins, for the past Is years, and
know her to be an ambitious. earnest,
faithful Christian woman. In her spe-
cial work in the treatment OF the hair
she has been most successful. Scores
of good women of my church and city
can and do bear testimony to the vir-
tue of her treatment as the best and
most satisfactory they have ever
used
remain most fraternally,
e. w. MOORE,
Pastor Zion Baptist Church