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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Suei1 e Thouehtfui Woman,

Suen Thoughtful Woman.
When the man and woman started
down the subway stairs the man felt
In his pockets for tickets.
'By George" he said. "Isn't that a
shame? I've got to stop IN all this
mob and buy tickets"
"Oh, no, you haven't" said the wo-
man. II have them. When I came
downtown I remembered what you
said about those people who buy only
one ticket at a time making such q
nuisance Of themselves, SO, as had
Is cents to spare, bought three tick
cts. have two left. We can go
right on through
So the man and the woman drifted
along with the pushing crowd to the
point where the ticket chopper held
them up and demanded tribute. Then
the woman looked in her purse for the
tickets. Suddenly her face assumed
painful blank1ess.
1-I haven't got them," she falter-
ed. 1 was IN such a hurry when I
came through that I must have drop
ped all three tickets into the uptown
box."-New York Herald
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Waves In Solid Metal.

As illustrating the advances in metal
lurgy and engineering it has been
demonstrated that solid metals may
reveal by their structure the vibra-
tions to which they have been subject
ed. In explaining this phenomenon
experiments have been shown proving
that beautiful wave structure can be
impaired to the surface Of mercury
by the vibrations OF q tuning fork, and
that even the surface Of solid lead
which had been subjected to similar
vibrations possesses a structure re-
sembling that Of a vibrating surface
Of mercury. Mild steel has been de-
fined as a "solid solution" Of iron and
carbon, free from ci1ders. Metallur-
gists have doubled the strength OF steel
as it was known In its early days
Scientific American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
The man with a new idea is crank
@ntil the idea succeeds.-Mark Twain.
Belief In Ghosts.

In most Of the Oriental countries.
notably in China and in many quar-
ters in Europe, the belief in ghosts IS
still active, quite as much so as 1t was
a thousand years ago. The peasantcy
OF Russia. and especially Of Siberia.
are in constant dread Of ghosts, ana
much Of their time is taken up With
devising ways and means Of safeguard
ing themselves against their vista
tons. Not even in the United States
of Americ:! is the ancient superstition
Gefunct. The negroes are notorious be-
levers in ghosts, and thousands OF
white people. remote from the center
OF Intelligence, are still the victims OF
the old i1na.-Ncw York American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
4 .jots That Failed.

The clerk - supply storo "
southern Colorado did not know In
dian nature very well when he invited
a Ute chief to a boxing bout. After
explaining the use Of the gloves, which
the chief seemed to readily under
stand, the, went into :; vacant room
in the rear Of the store to spar. The
gloves We're adjusted, and tae clerk
invited the chief to hit HIM This. of
course, he failed to do, as Indians nev-
er strike with their hands il conflict.
All at once the clerk struck out, and,
catching the chief under the ear, land
ed him on the floor. This was enough.
The Indian sprang to his feet, pulled
of the gloves, jersed out knife, and
the clerk had to run for his life. For
tunately he managed to keep out Of
reach until some friends caught the
infuriated Indian and held him unit!
he cooled off. Then the clerk explain
ed the joke, but with very poor sue
cess. The chief consented to forego
vengeance for the insult, but he was
never friends with the clerk again
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Too Much For Her.

Calling one day to see an old friend
who was visiting her married son, I
inquired of. the colored maid VIII" an
swered the bell, "Is Mrs. Smith at
home?
"Yas'm, she home" tie girl replied
showing no inclination to invite me
in. 'She here, all right, but she got
misery in de haid."
'Mrs. Smith senior?" I asked with
concern.
"Seen mer' she exclaimed suspicious
". "Cose she seen me. Huccome she
aim see me wen she hire me las
night huh own self?" And she indig-
nantly shut the door.-Lippincott's.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Able but Net Willing.

@Come. now" persisted the lawyer,
s.are YOU rot able to say Of your own
knowledge that the defendant was III
the room at the time and objected to
the whole proceeding:'
Yes. sir savagely replied the wit
ness. I am able to say it, reckon,
but I'd be telling the biggest lie you
eyer heard Of # did"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
The Worst.

sMy wife has been having some
trouble with her throat" confded a
friend, "and I got pretty worried
about it and sent for a doctor. He
examined her and looked very grave,
and that scared me even weS Slse. So
I said, Tell me the worst at once.
Doc,' and be whispered, She will re-
cover her voice. And my wife over
heard the question and the answer,
and now Doc and I are both in bad."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Resentment.

did you say I was cheap trick
ster?" asked the ward worker.
"No, didn't" replied the man who
is close to the boss. 81 merely said
you were a trickster."
"Well, that's all right but don't you
ever insinuate that I am doing cut
rate business. ss."-Washingto Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
An Innocent Query.

At a dinner party in England the
host introduced to the favorable notice
Of the company, amid murmurs Of ad-
niration, splendid trufded pheasant.
isn't it q beauty" he said. "Dr.
So-and-so gave it to me; killed it him
SELF
sAh! What was he treating it for:'
asked one Of the guests.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
One DISADVANTAGE.

Potts-It is great deal better to
ow., your own home and not have to
pay rent, isn't it? Lotts-Well, yes, in
a general way it is, but it has its dis
advantages. A fellow can't so round
mivins nails anywhere be pieases in
II woodwork Of his own home, you
know.-Boston Transcript
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Relieved.


"Where did you get these examples
Of faulty constructed sentences" ask
ed DR.. Campbell, the great rhetorician,
Of student
"Out Of one Of your books, doctor"
"What? Where? Out Of one Of my
books?"
eyes, sir; out Of your Rhetoric.
"Out Of my 'Rhetoricr" roared the
doctor. Impossible! Never did I
make use Of such language. You are
mistaken, badly mistaken. But-but-
where in my Rhetoric did you find
such composition?" he demanded an
grily.
'In the part, Sentences to be Cor
rected.'"
"O-h-h-h-h-h! A-h-h-h-h! Yes, yes"
said the relieved doctor.-Philadelphia
North American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Her Advice.

An he said as he led her back to
her seat after the waltz, 81 just love
dancing"
well" she replied as she attempted
to repair torn founce, you're not too
old to learn"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Hidden Dancer.

Owner-How did you come to pune
ture the tire? Chaufeur-Ran over a
milk bottle. Owner-Didn't you see
it in time: Chauffeur-No; the KID
had it under his coat.-Town Topics.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Notice of DisCharue.

| will apply to the Judge OF Pro
bate for Clarendon county, on tn,
30th day Of August 1911, for letters o
discharge as guardian for Richard
Baker Belser, James Edwin Belser
R. Hugh Belser and Irvine F. Belser
formerly minors.
MRS. 6. N. BELsER,
Guardian,
Columbia, S. c., July 2Sth, 1911.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
A TRAGEDY.

Glow did you like mynew tragedy"
Tragedy? T thought it was COM
edy."
$50 did I till I got my check for the
profits"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Light Men.
His Ways.

HIS Ways.
My husband" sobbed Mrs. Frivol.
lis the most contrary kind Of man"
How so?" asked her sympathetic
friend
"Why. every time," responded the
aggrieved wife, that I begin dressing
up be is sure to give me dressing
down."-Baltimore American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
State of South Carolina,
Clarendon County.
BY James N. Windham, Esq, Probate
Judge.

BY James N. Windham, Esq, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, I W. Pittman made suit
TO me, to grant him Letters of Admin
istration Of the Estate and effects of
Martha, Ellen Pittman.
These are Therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors OF the said Martha Ellen Pitt
man deceased, that they ue and appear
before me, in the Court OF Probate, to be
held at Manning on the lIth day of
August next, after publication hereof,
at II o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have. why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 2Sth day
of July, A. D. 1911.
JAMES NJ. WINDHAM,
SEAL. Judge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Paradoxicai.


Cali this tine the cashier was burn
ing the candle at both ends"
"And keeping 1t dark. Well, I de-
tlare!"-Exchange
Light Men.
At q certain hotel in Liverpool an
Englishman IN Irishman and a
Scotsman were arguing as to which
Of their respective countries had the
lightest men.
The Irishman led the argument by
saying:
We have men Of Corkw
That may be-" said the Scotsman;
"Dut we have men Of Ayr"
well" said the cockney, that IS
very light, but we have Fighter men
on the Thames"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-16
Florida---Cuba.

Why not take trip to Florida or
Cuba? They have been brought with
in easy reach by the splendid
Through Train Service of the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad. Write for
illustrated booklets, rates or any
other information, which will be
cheersully furnished.
T. G. WHITE,
Gen. Pass. Agent,
Wilmington, n. c.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
WEST TOWNSHIP GRADUATES
Teacher Training Students get Diplo.
mas for Good Work-Prof. Wen
ger Speaks at Meeting.

The West township Sunday School
convention was held In the Union
church on Saturday. An encourag-
ing interest was inaugurated in the
good attendance in both sessions.
The evening meeting was unique In
that it was the graduating exercise
of Teacher Training class of ten.
The teacher was Mrs. Laura Laude-
man and the students are: Miss
Hazel Austin, Mrs Mary Austin, Miss
Leila Burns, Miss Vera Burns, Mr..
Harry Carger, Miss Fern Day, Miss
Erma Lemler, Miss Mabel Markley.
Mr.. Walter Price, and Mr.. Lawrencs
Welborn
Prof. Wenger of North Manchester
college gave a stirring address. All
the members of the class acquitted
themselves with much credit in a
memory drill in scripture verses and
in the class song.
The members of the West township
class will join with the other men,
bers in the county class of 1911,
forty-two in all, on Thursday evening
in the county convention In singing
the same song which was composed
both words and music by Miss Julia
Yockey.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
SECTION MzN ASK NEW LAW.
Would Prohibit Ignorant Foreigners
From Acting as Flagmen on
Railroads.

The mental tone of the railroad
section gang will receive a decided
boost if bill introduced by Senator
CRUDE, at the instigation of scores of
section hands throughout the state.
passes the legislature. The bill
strikes at the practice of the roads
hiring great droves Of foreigners for
section work and allowing them to be
used In signaling trains near their
working places. 1t provides that at
least two members of such a gang
shall be able to understand the
English language and be able to pass
an examination on the tagging rules
of the railroad company. 1t is argued
that many lives have been lost and
much property destroyed because ig-
norant foreigners have been allowed
to attend to the signaling of trains
while a gang of section workmen was
busy.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH
Irwin Bickford, Workman on the New
Catholic Chruch Gets Bruise from
Falling Brick.

Mr.. Irwin Bickford of Fort Wayne
assistant foreman on the new Catholic
church is congratulating himself that
he is still among the living.
He started to carry rope into the
building Tuesday morning and just
as he was about to enter a brick fell
from the top of the North Tower
striking him on the face. 1t was a
glancing blow and the only injury
sustained was a bruised cheek AID
black eye. He had the rope on his
shoulder and his head thrown to one
side. This is possibly what saved his
life. Had he been standing straight
the brick would have hit him square.
ly upon the head and killed him.
This is the only accident that has
occurred this far in the erection of
the church. DIR. Knott dressed the
wound.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Entertain Bible Glasses

Edith and Lulu Etevick, assisted
by Mae Scott entertained the Young
Men s and Young Ladies' Bible class
es of the Presbyterian church and
their friends at the Stevick home Oh
north Plumb street, Wednesday night
about thirty were present and the
evening were spert very pleasantly
at games, conversation and the en-
joyment of refreshments. A most
jolly time was had by all.
The occasion was in honor of Earl
Stevick of Miamisburg, O., a nephew
of the Misses Stevick, who is visiting
here.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16

William c. Frank and Martha B.
Hall were united in marriage by Rev.
S. 81. Yager, Tuesday, February IA,
1911, at the home of the BRIDES moth
er, Mrs. Wesley Kepler on Sycamore
street. None but the immediate rela-
tives were present to witness the cere
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank are well
known In the city and have the good
wishes of the community. The new
ly married couple left for South
Bend Immediately after the wedding
where they viii spend a few days
visiting the friends and relatives.
after which they will return and
make their home in this city.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Leaders Elected.

An after meeting held in the SUM-
day school room, was largely attend
ed and the following men were elect
ed to direct the campaign:
Rev. George y Pfug-President
J. W. Siders-Secretary.
Warren cFarlin-Treasurer
For the encouragement of the
treasurer it was announced that the
collection of the evening amounted
to 1925.
About twenty petitions were hand
ed out for securing signatures for an
election.
The work of securing names to
this petition will be pushed with much
vigor 1t is confidently expected that
many more than the required 200
names will be secrred.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
HOUSE WILL 0. K. IT
SHIVELY RECALL BILL is EX-
PEcTED TO PROVOKE "A LEG
IsLATURE FIGHT WHEN MEAS
URE IS REACHED.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 11.-After
a debate lasting eight hours yester-
day, during which the CRUDE referen-
dun bill, which was under discussion
was declared to be a socialistic in
novation that would be used reckless
ly to destroy certain corporations and
In which Senator Kistler of Logan
sport, Democratic floor leader two
years ago, asserted that Gov. Mar
shall exhibited a socialistic bent in
advocating this measure, the senate
passed the bill by vote of 33 to IA.
The corporation, it was charged.
have had a strong lobby working
against the bill. There is little doubt
that the bill will pass the house, be-
cause Gov. Marshall is behind it.
Under it provisions, 25 per cent Of
the voters in any city of town can
petition for an election within thirty
days after the council has granted
franchise If there is a majority
vote against the franchise the action
of the council is overruled.
Senator Stotsenburg,- Democratic
floor leader, and Senator Wood, Re-
publican floor leader, led the fight
against the bill, but could rally only
twelve votes against it.
Next Fight on Recall Bill
The next big fight in the senate
will come on the Shively recall bill,
which provides that on petition OF
% per cent of the voters in any city
an election shall be held to deter
mine whether a public official shall
be recalled. Many Democrats are op-
posed to this measure because most
of the cities in Indiana now have
Democratic officials. Gov. Marshall
is also behind this bill. Senator
Shively of Marion, author of the bill
is cousin of the governor.
That the platform measures must
be passed is the message which Gov.
Marshall sent to the leaders of the
legislature today. But one platform
declaration, the city and township
units option law, has been fulfilled
and only three weeks Of the session
remains.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
SENATE PASSES REFERENDUM Bill
BESSIE FRETZ VS..
THE c. & E. RY. CO.
NOTED CASE FROM ROCHESTER
ONCE DECIDED HERE, rs
AGAIN ON TRIAL HERE FOR
LARGE DAMAGES.

Judge Bernetha opened the Febru-
airy term of circuit cour Monday,
but little business was done until
Tuesday, when the cases were set for
the term. Jacob Foltz was made
court bailiff.
II. A. Logan has been appointed
special judge in the case of Bessie
Fretz of Rochester against the Chi
cago & Erie Ry. Co. for damages.
Judge Logan appointed DR.. Harry
Long of Laporte to make a physical
examination of the plaintiff. This ex-
animation will be made at her home
in Rochester on Feb. 10. The case
is set for trial on Feb. 20, 21, %, and
%, and it is expected will be the
most interesting case of the term.
This case was tried before In this
court and decided on Dec. Is, 1907,
and the plaintiff was given damages
by a jury in the sum of $1,000. The
railway appealed to the Appellate
court and the case was reversed.
Now it is up for a second trial.
Lissa Starner was granted a di-
vorce from Delbert Starner.
George Pooler plead guilty to two
charges Of violation of the liquor law.
One was for selling to minors and fol
this he was fined $50 and costs. The
other was for selling liquor without
a license, for which he was fined $50
and costs.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Entertains Ben Hur

Mrs. Chas. Worthington enter
tanned the Ben Hur class of the NJ.
+. Sunday school Friday evening at
home on E. Sophia street. She was
assisted by Mrs. C. w. Baker, Mrs.
John w. Parks and Mrs. William
Suit. About thirty-fve were present
and all had an enjoyable time. Light
refreshments were served.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Birthday Surprise.

Twelve little girls surprised Helen
Bandurant at her home Saturday
evening in honor of her twelfth birth
day, on Sunday the twelfth day of
February.
They spent a pleasant evening
leaving Miss Helen a beautiful silver
spoon as token of friendship. Re-
freshments consisting Of ice cream in
the' shape of hearts, and cake were
served.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
DR.. Holtzendorff Recovering.

DIR. A. C. Holtzendorff, who has
been quite i'll from an attack Of
neuralgia of the heart, is now re-
covering nicely. Many families, who
depend on him to keep them this side
of eternity have been very anxious
lest something should happen to
the dear old Doc" But nothing did
happen and the prospects are good
for him to spend many more years
enjoying his rare garden, dealing ont
dope, and swapping jokes with his
friends as they pass his front porch.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16

Wythougan chapter of the D. A.
R. met Friday evening Feb. 10, with
Mrs. Carrie Cleveland Tanner, Miss
Barr and Miss Tanner assisting.
One new member was added to the
chapter, making the total number of
members thirty-one.
After a dinner at the Plymouth
Inn, the members returned to Mrs.
Tanners home, where the program
was rendered. Miss Humrichouser
presented the chapter on history, and
Miss Capron reviewed the magazine
On Friday evening Feb. II, the
daughters will give an illustrated
lecture on "Our Flag, at the Webs.
ter school, for the benefit of the
Plymouth Public Library. An ad.
mission fee Of ten cents will be charg.
ed
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Banquets Ode Fellows

Z. S. Lemert was host at an
oyster supper given to the Odd Eel
lows and families Thursday evening
The spread was served at the lodge
rooms, and was enjoyed by about
sixty persons. Mr.. Lemert in the role
of host, was fulfilling promise
made when he transferred his men,
bership to the Plymouth lodge.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16

Friday night the PawPaw Pleasure
club was entertained at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Breeze on south
Plumb street.
The favor of the evening was won
by Mrs. j. M. Olds and Mr..
Edmund Myers and the consolation
by Mrs. Myers. A delicious lunch
was served by the host and hostess,
in which all took hearty interest.
The final arrangements have been
completed for the annual st. Valen.
tine dance to be given Monday even-
ing at the K. p. Hall.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16

Mr.. Jerry Klinger is laid up for a
while with lame foot. He was
stepped on by horse several years
ago and since that time has been
bothered by his foot. Of late it has
been so troublesome that the doctor
has told him he must not get about
so much. This is quite hard on Mr..
Klinger who rarely misses his daily
trip to town-rain or shine.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16

Now confined In the county jail be-
cause of insanity which makes him
dangerous. Many people visit him
nearly every day to hear his unusual
ly intelligent conversation.
Mr.. Ranie is highly educated and
as very unusual character. A num-
ber of little school girls have been
going in to see him out of curiosity
and he talks to them like teacher.
Some mothers think it is a danger
Gus thing for their little daughters
and that the sheriff should not allow
it.
Mr.. Ranie owns a little farm east
of Argos.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Apollo Club Give Dance

The Apollo club gave their annual
st. Valentine dance at the K. P.
hall Friday evening. About eighteen
couples were present and all enjoyed
a good time. Mrs. Lottie Reynolds
and Ralph Bowel furnished the
music.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Illustrated Lecture on Our Flag

It's origin and evolution, also stirr-
ign scenes and incidents Of American
History. v
100 lantern slides will be used at
the Webster School. house Friday
evenin. Feb. 18th at 7:30 sharp.
Admission 10 cents.
This lecture is given under the
auspices of Wythougan chapter D.
A. R. assisted by some of the School
children. All receipts viii be given
to the Library fund.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
SOCIAL MENTION
Take Dinner at the Inn

The Daughters Of the American
Revolution, took dinner at the Inn
Friday as guests of Mrs. z. M Tanner
In the afternoon the regular meeting
was held, at which the study of the
American Revolution was continued
as subject.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16

The Tocatelles net with Mrs.
Worley Seybold on north Center
street. Mrs. Bess Wallace finished
with high score. Dainty refresh
ments were served, and delightful
time enjoyed by all. All of she MEM
bers were present excepting Mrs.
kalph. Leonard.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Entertains Ladies Aid

The ST. Vincent de Paul. Aid
Society of st. Micheal's church, met
with Mrs. j. f. Hanes Thursday
afternoon. There was a large at.
tendance of members and visitors,
and the meeting was profitable one.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-02-16
Forget-Me-Nots Elect Officers.

The Forget -Me-Not class Of the M.
E. Sunday school held their monthly
meeting Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Clifford Drake, and elected
the following officers:
President, Edna Gear; vice-Pres
Nellie Baxter, secretary, Maggie And
erson; treasurer, Clifford Drake.