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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04
A Curious Herb.

In New Caledonia there Is herb
which has the rare property o. reveal
ing ones secrets. 1t is known as the
Datura stramonium and has white
flowers and rough berries full of dark
grains. They are treated of in the
ANNALS of Hygiene and Colonial Med
icine." A person who has swallowed
the tea made of this herb will after
falling asleep tell where his money is
hidden and will also arise and go di-
rect to where his treasure is concealed
Robbers often use this tea as Knockout
drops with which to rob their victims.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

eax months ,................... 100
Oae year, cash in advance 5000. 1.be
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04

Subscribers who fail to receive their
paper regularly will please notify THIS
Q6ce.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04
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Accident DAYS.

An investigation into the causes Of
accidents among industrial workers
carried on for number of years In
Germany shows that the greatest num-
Der of casualties occur on Saturday
while Monday is a close second. The
large number of accidents on Saturday
is generally explained by the fatigue
of the week telling on the men, but it
Is noted also that the Monday acct
dents are about as numerous. This
gives rise to the suggestion that the
day Of rest is sometimes not too wisely
spent.-Medical Record.
Wisdom Of the Serpent
The serpent Is even wiser than the
woman tells us, according to Professor
Maynard. the noted educator Of Cam
bridge. In startling statement the
professor declared that as result Of
study Of snakes he Is convinced that
had they been able to develop hands
and feet instead Of being obliged to
crawl their brains would have enabled
them to dominate the world. In that
event. he asserts. man probably would
have remained in primitive savage
state or possibly even as an ape.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04
SEMI WoelkIy
Aberdeen herald.

Published every Monday and Thurs
day At 369 East Wishkah Street
by the Aberdeen Printing Co.
Telephone 54o1.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04

Please mention the Herald then
dealing with advertisers
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04

Dntered 1T the Pestolhce at Aberdeen.
wash, IS second-class mail matter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04
PROFESSIONAL Mourners.

In ancient times funerals were fol-
lowed by professional mourners. who
simulated the appearance Of the wild
est grief. The custom survives in the
valley Of Sondrio, in the Alps. There
the women do not follow the funeral.
but they group themselves at the en-
trance Of the cemetery and burn. in
honor of the dead. candles which vary
in size. according to the remuneration.
They are as prodigal as We're the
mourners Of ancient times in their sim,
ulation Of excessive grief. London
Spectator.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04
Didn't Want a Postotfics.

In most countries the introduction of
postal facilities is regarded as an un-
mixed blessing. but 1t was not SO In
Korea. The postoffice erected there in
1885 had but a brief existence. The
mob, in their blind hatred of all in
novations, rioted and burned 1t to the
ground. The natural result was to
make Korean stamps of the first issue
in a used state of great value. The
matter was allowed to drop for a
time, and it was not until ten years
later that the present system was es-
tahliShed
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-09-04
DISAPPEARANCE OF
RECALLS THEFT Ct
leonardo's Painting Is Re.
uarded as the Finest
In the World
By JAMES A. EDCERTON.

.HE disappearance Of the Ia
nous Mona Lisa" Of Leonardo
da Vinci from the Louvre. at
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-25
Reap Captured BY
Sheriff Mlllcr.

Lewis Reap, a young white man,
was captured at the Seaboard station
in Columbia on Monday by Sheriff
Miller az he was about to board train
for Ruby.
Reap has been wanted for some time
by MAGISTRATE Rlsh of Pelion, on the
charge of larceny from trunk. Be-
ing unable to effect his capture, the
warrant was placed in the hands OF
Sheriff Miller, who soon had his man
behind Che bars.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-25
CIRCULATION 2,3o0.
Lexington Court House
VS.. Lexington County,"

Under the captio1, Lexington
Court House Va. Lexington County, I"
the Leesville News in q recent issue
took occasion to criticise the officials
ofLexington county in general way,
without calling names, except IN the
case of the county treasurer, VINO IL
criticises because that official, IN the
discharge of his duty, some weeks ago
drew out the funds deposited In the
Leesvilie banks-a very insignificant
sum-in favor of the Lexington Saw
inps Bank. 80 that he might have the
money at hand to pay off the railroad
bonds of the three townships in the
Dutch Fork, which fell due on the trst
day of July. Is there anything wrong
abopt that? As matter OF course.
this money belonged to the people OF
the Dutch Fork. and if anybody-lf
any bank-had right to kick 1t was
the Bank of Chaplin, located in the VI
cinity where this money belonged.
Not word of protest, however, mas
come from the officials OF thus oank,
and, SO far as we know, the oanks or
Leesville and Batesburg made no COM
plaint.
The greater amount of this money
accrneirg from the bonds, had been
OIL deposit in the Lexington Savings
Bank for several weeks drawing inter
est as the rate of five per cent. the
interest being given to the people OF
the Fork by the county treasurer.
The News boasts of the fact that
Leesville ''is the richest and most pop
ulous section Of the county" which ls
well enough, and nc one rejoices over
the.wonderful prosperity of this Sec
tion more than The Dispatch.
The statement of The News that
the 'ssection south Of Leesville
wouldn't know the chaingang it they
would see it and wouldn't know the
supervisor if it wouldn't .ae for elec-
ton years. ~ is "a ludicrons as it is alb
surd. The News knows. ,,r at least it
shorld know if it knows anything,
that it is physical impossibility for
the chaingang to work on all OF the
roads at the same time and that it
would be useless and extravagant
expenditure Of the peoples money to
attempt to move the chaingang con-
tinuously from one section of the
county to another. The News knows
full well that it j. the intention OF che
supervisor to move the changing 70
the southwestern part of the county
as soon as possible. Be patient, con-
temporary; all things come to those
Who wait.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-25
!. Final Discharge.

This is to notify all parties concern
ed that Twill apply to Geo. S. Drafts,
Judge of Probate for Lexington
county, 8. c.. on the oath day Novem-
ber. 19l1, for final discharge as sd-
minitrator of the estate of Albert
Sharpe, decd. CORA SHARPE,
Oct. "a, 1918 Admr.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-25
Get School Books Here.

Teachers from all over the county
are reminded that The Bazaar is head
quarters for school books-the new
text books now being in stock. Teach
ers, when you come to the court
house, don't forget to buy your books
at The Bazaar. ..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-25
Notice to Creditors.

All persons having demands against
the estate of M. n. Witt, deceased,
will render an account of the same,
duly attested, to the undersigned, at
New Rrookland, s. O.. by Nov.20, 1911.
Mrs. Ellen M. Witt,
Oct. %, 1911.-2 Admrx.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-25
New Line of JeWelry.
cAEARRH OF STohffII'

We have just received a large ship
ment of Jewelry, embracing every,
thing that Is pretty and cheap. Call
in and make your selections now.
Harman;s Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-25
jun per's
1916 Main Street, Columbia.

sell goods cheaper than competitors has
of the high rent district The
every business aythe the business but patrons
pay M figured expenses down the bottom and
the the and
Give trial these prices appeal you Best Table Oil Cloth white
and coored kind price yard One medium weight
Outing price yar One best Bleaching lOc
value price yard limited amount 3nch Sea Island good
quality SIC price yard One lot Of Dress Gngham good
quality yard lot boys Sweater Coats with pockets soc value
special while lot lasts, 25ceach.
RUGS-We have just received about 200 Rugs ranging price
from 75c $1,000 and its you want suit you
quality price, because bought this lot Of Rugs at sacrifice
about the dollar and going give you opportunity
to take advantage good buying The above mentioned items
are onya few of our many good values Come and see
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-25
Mr.. .C.M NJ. Lide was visitor to the
fa r from Columbia on Wednesday.
Alfred J. Fox,
REAL ESTATE And INSURANCE
LEXINGTON, S. =.
For Sale.

s5 acres ear Matthias Mineral
Spring, 7 miles from Columbia.
1 acre lot in Brookland, two 8
room cottages.
40 acres 2 miles south Of Barr,
80 acres in cultivation, 30 acres
pine timber, 6 room dwelling, a
barn and stables, plenty water,
good pasture, near church and
school. Price 50, 100000.
1928 acres 8 miles from Steed-
man, land gray with clay subsoil,
plenty oak and hickory, some
pine. Land adjoining makes
from 1 to 2 bale cotton per acre.
\ acre lot with 6 room Dwelling
a barn and Stables, good we'll,
on Depot Street, in Lexington
S. O.
105 acres five miles South of
Chaplin, known as the "Bllly
R,sh Place" ,"about25 acres open
land, some timber, plenty water.
This place must be sold quick.
It's a bargain. Answer quick.
1O3 acres miles from CASTOR,
80 acres in cultivation, gray soil,
some pine timber.
II acres on the Augusta road 2
miles from Lexington. 8 acres
cleared, room cottage.
14O acres near Macedon = ~
acres open land, Price $500.
One lot in Batesburg $4,000 feet,
Z room cottage.
275 acres 8 miles from Pelion,
so acres in cultivation, 4 room
dwelling, a barn and stables,
plenty water.
10 acres 5 miles from Lexing-
ton, 40 acres in cultivation, Z
room dwelling, barn and stables,
plenty water, near church and
school, R. F. D., telephone.
96 acres 2 10 miles from Lex
ington on the two north road.
81 acres near Lexington.
II acres 8 miles from Swansea,
40 acres in cultivation, 4-room
dwelling, plenty water, land
good for cotton and grain.
1852 u acres 5 miles from Steed-
man, rs acres open land, 4-room
dwelling, a barn and stables,
plenty water, gray soil.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-05-31
WEATHER WAS FINE
ON MEMORIAL DAY
Large Crowd Attended Cere-
monies in Lancaster.
Afternoon Exercises Were Held in the
Open Anniversaries Marked
Entire Observance.

The Memorial Day of 1911 was one
OF the most successful IN the history
of Lancaster. A large crowd, was
present at the ceremonies and the
weather could scarcely. have been more
favorable for the event.
The program was carried out as an
nounced in last weeks papers.
In the morning the usual program
was given at the cemetery ending with
the decoration of the soldiers graves.
George Hannaford, high school,
student, delivered Lincoln's Gettys-
burg address. ----- -.
In the afternoon the exercises were
held at the soldiers monument in the
court yard in the usual fitting manner
Following this the regular afternoon
exercises were held in southwest COR
ner of the court yard. A large plat.
form and seats had been constructed
and nicely decorated for the occasion.
The exercises we've opened by an
invocation pronounced by Rev. NJ. g.
Argus. This was followed by song
odd Glory" by a chorus of young
men and women. Accompaniment
was played by Miss Ivanelle Critch-
low, pianist, and H. E. Gross, violin
ist.
Norton EversoIl, high school boy
then recited, Heroes of the CiyiE
War. This was followed by another
selection by the chorus and then the
speaker of the day, Hon. H. A.
Cooper, of Racine, was introduced
Mr.. Cooper's speech was shorter
than the usual Memorial Day address
but was strictly in keeping with the
occasion. He outlined the causes of
the great struggle tracing its begin
ming back to the adoption of the con-
stitution. He told Of the heartrend-
ing scenes at home during the war
witnessed by himself then a small
boy. He spoke of the everlasting
debt of gratitude we owe to the heroes,
Of fifty years ago and complimented
Grant county upon the spirit IF pat
riotism always shown by it's citizens.
He considered it great honor to be-
invited to speak here for Grant Co.
citizens were the first in the United
States to honor the soldier dead by
the erection Of a monument to their
memories.
Following this address the audience
rose and sang America and the pro-
gram was closed by q benediction
pronounced by Rev. W. Ell. Hanna
ford.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-05-31
TWENTY THREE TO GRADUATE.
Exercises VIII be Held at Reeds Opera
House Friday Morning.

The events Of the local commence
ment season opened Sunday evening
with the inspiring baccalaureate
sermon delivered by Rev. w. H.
Hannaford at the Congregational
church
On Friday morning the twenty
three young people composing the
class of 1911 will receive their diplo-
mas. AS usual the exercises will be
held at Reed s opera house commenc-
ing at ten O'Clock. The program is as
follows:
Violin Solo,. Mr. Harry E. Gross
Grafton "a Plea for the Classics .-....-.....
z-..--,.--------..-.--..---- .Kathron Martin
Vo'al DueU,( George Hannaford. Ralph Stone
Grafton. "A Literal EDUCATION for
Women" .-----.-----------. .---Ellen watkins
Song .-.--......... : --......-.-... Glee Club
Self-cOntrol" 80. Professor r. L. Lyman
Violin Solo...--- Mr.. Harry E. Gross
presentation of Diplomas Prin. F. W. Trainer
In the evening the annual Junior
reception will be held at Reeds
opera house. 1t will be followed by
a dance.
The date set for the annual alumni
gathering is Monday June 5.
The graduates will meet at the.
high school at 4 80 at which time the
business meeting of the association
will be held. Following this pre-
pared program of literary and must
cal numbers and addresses will be
given. Luncheon will be served.
The class of 1911 will be the guests
of honor at this event. The follow
ing are the members of the class to
gether with the department Of study
they completed:
English-German Course-Helen
Abrams. Ernest Alt. Dorothy Baldwin,
Lena Block, Walter Damn, Wessie
Dudley, Florence Lathrop, Edith
Miles, Eleanor Moran, Elva Utt and
Grace Wilson.
English Course Mary Clark, Bessie
Trautwein, Grace Smith, Edna
Rafferty,, Geneva Black bourn, Mabel
Duncalf, Fannie Rafferty,, Ralph
Stone, Mabel Rowdon.
Classical Course-George Hanna
ford, Kathron Martin and Ellen
Watkins.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-05-31
THIEF is CAUGHT.
Man Who Robbed r. |. Dugdale Arrest
ed at Fountain City by Sheriff.

Sheriff w. G. Hymer made a
hurried trip to Fountain City, Wis,
last Friday and placed F. E. God
dard, farm paper agent under ar
rest. The man is charged with
having stolen from the room of
Register Dugdale at the Grand
Hotel, about $4,000 worth of per-
sonal articles.
Goddard was brought to Lancas-
ter Saturday and Monday morning
was arraigned before Justice G. w.
Burrows Upon hearing the evil
dence in the case the justice bound
him over to appear tor trial at the
fall session of circuit court. Bail
was placed at $4,000 in default OF
which he was committed to the
county Jail.
Goddard is one Of two agents who
solicited subscribers for farm
paper IN Lancaster couple Of
weeks ago. They offered foun-
tain pens as premiums and did
a very good business. They stayed
at the Grand hotel and during Mr..
Dugdale's absence from the city
Goddard was allowed to occupy his
room with the result that, when Mr.
Dugdale came back Monday, he
found everything of personal value
had disappeared. The agents had
left town the day previous.
Mr.. Dugdale got into communica-
ton with the paper they represented
and found that the older man was
an authorized agent and the young
er, Goddard, sub agent. Through
the publishing company he also dis
covered their whereabouts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-05-31
FIRE INSPECTORS VISIT CITY
Gave Advise Regarding the Prevention
of Fire Wastes.

Three inspectors representing
the Wisconsin State Fire Prevention
Association cooperating with State
Fire Marshall j. NJ Purtell were in
Lancaster Friday for the purpose of
thoroughly inspecting the mer-
camille and manufacturing proper
ties situated here.
The object of the Wisconsin State
Fire Prevention Association is to
advise Wisconsin property owners
as to the possibilities of reducing
the great fire waste of this country
and to suggest the many ways IN
which individual risks can be i'm
proved. The general inspection
work In Lancaster has brought to
light numerous serious defects in
construction and occupancy. such
as old frame additions to brick
buildings dilapidated out buildings
defective electric light wiring, rub
bish and wooden boxes in base
ments, careless handling and stor-
age OF gasolene and infammable
oils, unsafe gas jets and stove pipes.
Untidy closets and store rooms, oilv
waste and rags, unprotected open
ings in brick walls, inadequate pri-
vate fire protection
The work as now being conduct
ed has brought about the earnest
desire of each property owner to act
upon the suggestions offered and
many inn rovements have been
made and others are under wav.
The inspectors appreciate the very
courteous treatment extended to
them in Lancaster.
The cost of fire insurance is based
upon the general loss throughout
the country. 1t is a general tax.
Such cost can be greatly reduced
by general reduction in the fire
waste and each property owner
must do his or her share to reach
the desired end. Improvements in
the physical hazard of a BUILDING
will bring a reduction in the costs
of insurance and all fire insurance
companies are willing to grant a
property owner reduced rate If he
lessons the chance of fire to his
building or its contents; the insur-
ance companies expects the owners
to keep his property neat and clean
at all times. The owner of proper
ty is unfair to the insurance com
panies and to his business neighbors
if he does not keep his property in
the best possible physical condi-
lions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-05-31
WINTERS MADE HIS ESCAPE
Drove Out of Town Wednesday And
Has Not Been Seen Since.


D. B. Winters, the erstwhile Cass-
Vile real estate man who was held
for trial at the fall session of circuit
court on charge of forgery. escaped
from custody last Wednesday morn
ing and up to this writing has not
been found.
Winters has been model prisoner
and has been given trusty's privi-
leges. On Wednesday morning he
took the sheriff's horse out for an air
ing and as he failed to put in an
appearance shortly Sheriff Hymer
wired the near by towns to be on the
look out for him. A search was in
stituted at once but with little sue
cess.
The horse aud buggy were found in
the AFTERNOON about four miles east of
town. The horse had evidently been
tied to tree but had broken loose as
part of the harness was attached to
him. The buggy was found some
distance away.
Cards containing the following
were sent to the various towns and
cities of this section by Sheriff
Hymer: IT Will pay fifty dollars re-
ward for the arrest of D. B. Winters
charged with forgery. Description
Age about 81, full face, smooth
shaven, height five feet eight or ten
inches, brown eyes, straight build,
firm walker. Wears lay down collar,
dresses neatly wearing light grey suit
with brown soft hat, may wear brown
trousers over good ones, has the ap-
pearance of a wide awake business
man. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-05-31
"Storm Center On Sale.

The Storm Center" the school an
nual issued by the class of 1911, was
placed on sale last week and the first
sales we're very gratifying. 1t is
hoped that the entire edition of 500
copies may be disposed of this week
The 1911 Storm Center compares ia
vorably with any high school and
many college ANIMALS. The class of
1911 should certainly be proud of the
results of their labor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-05-31
Pathfinding Under Difficulties.

M. c. Moore, president of the
Wisconsin State Automobile AS
ISOLATION, who has been repathf1nd~
ing the route for the 1911 reliability
tour, was forced to return from his
labors on account Of road conditions
between Lacrosse and Madison
Road conditions became extremely
bad on account of the steady rams
and the fact that rivers we're getting
over their banks, making washouts
very frequent.
The work of continuing the route
between Lacrosse and Madison will
be finished sometime in the very
near future. The route from Madi-
son to Milwaukee will not be altered
at all, so that it will require no re-
pathfnding,
The fact that road conditions in
Wisconsin are so extremely poor
has excited the interest of some
public-spirited people and if me
thod can be satisfactorily worked
out there is little doubt but that a
substantial money prize will be
offered to the pathmaster whose
piece of road, over which the 1911
tour will pass, is considered the
best. This is being talked of quite
earnestly and it is believed a sub
stantial price will be offered soon.
Interest in entries for this tour is
increasing rapidly and during the
past week six additional cars have
been pledged as entrants, making
the total to date about sixteen.
Rules governing the tour and en-
try blanks for contestants will be
issued very soon. The rules for the
1911 tour will practically be the
same as those used IN the 1910 con
test, although slight changes will be
made. For instance, the comsump-
ton Of fuel will be kept track Of
carefully. Stops in each city and
town through which the tour passes
will be enforced and official checkers
will be appointed, some local mem
bers of the Wisconsin State Auto
mobile Association acting as Official
checkers at these points. 1t is hoped
that the route of the 1911 run will
include Lancaster.