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CHAPTER XVII.
An Appeal for a Brothers Life.

An Appeal for a Brothers Life.
T President Davis social gath
~ erings only folk of the humber
~ sort, those who wished to see
rather than be seen, came early.
Before any one Of special distinction
had appeared, the spacious drawing
rooms Of the old Broc ckenbrough man
sion were streNn with guests who stood
about admiring the Carrara marble
mantels and listening TO the music. But
At the noise of each new arrival their
expectant faces turned toward the en-
trance doors like sunfiowers toward the
morning east.
Jefferson Davis. his wife, and her
sister. Miss Howells. had stationed
aides. near the threshold of the
outer drawing room, TO receive.
These were the center round which,
as round whirlpool, the current of WIS.,
The lean and stately President, always
fastieous of attire, was wearing correct
black evening clothes; Mrs. Davis ana
her sister were dressed in mourning Tor
their dead father, and their somoer gar
rnents formed a somewhat startling con-
trast to the brilliant silver and gray OIL
Grandually the stream of guests in
creased. The clocks struck 8. Persons
of some local prominence began to come
in. Former Gov. John Letcher ap-
peared inside the doorway, threw back
his head, and adjusted his spectacles
10 view the crowd. At his elbow, little
Jules de st. Martin, an incorrig1ble Top
aping French dress and manners,
emirked at some ladies behind.
When erratic Henry Wise, whose long
neck, narrow shoulders, and great roll
licking black eyes rendered him every
where conspicuous, entered in gray
uniform, escorting an elderly lady, the
first genuine buzz of interest swept
around the room, for the public loved
Wise.
occurred. The advanced line Of guests
halted. They were held back by a
longer Interchange of words than Gus,
tomary between Jefferson Davis and
one who had just been presented-a
young woman.
She was speaking to him rapidly, with
Imploring earnestness, in so low tone
that he was compelled to bend forward
of catch the words. Her escort was
feeble, elderly gentleman, wearing an
old-fashioned black coat, who stood be-
side her and smiled apologetically about
him In rather a bewildered manner.
All ewes turned upon them, for II was
evident something unusual was taking
nisce. The Presidents lofty counten-
snce. grave and inscrutable, manifested
No in,patience; he seemed willing to u.s.
ten. Once he made a slight deprecatory
gesture, and then asked a question,
y,hich the girl answered so eagerly that
she put out her hands as though TO
grasp his garments.
sWho are heyT everybody was whis-
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Brides Bouquet Must
Always Be of White

The brides bouquet has but one def1-
mite rule: it must be white, though oc-
casionally a girl carries her favorite
flower. disregardful of color. Nothing
is lovelier than bride roses and maid
en-bair ferns in the main bouquet
with rosebuds and lilies of the valley
used in the shower.
lust now white orchids and lines
of the valley, or gardenias and lilies
of the valley are fashionable, indeed
all brides bouquets need a border OF
delicate ferns to bring out tneir
whiteness.
The shower bouquet is first favorite
though the small. old-fashioned ouncn
of roses or orchids set in lace triii
and paper holder are popular.
II bride has a name flower sne
often carries it in her bridal bouquet
as daisies for a Margaret. lilies TOT
an Elizabeth or Eliza, violets and DEL
icate tinted white pansies for amioens
of similar name.
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THE VINTAGE
Synopeis of ehapters already published
BY JOSEPH SHARTS
Copyright, 1911. The Frank A. Munsey Company.

MISS Della Coombs, en- route to Rich
mono TO intercede for her brother, held
prisoner charged with having furnished
tne eoerals with q list OF Lees troops
On the Rapidan, encounters Col. Elijah
bIeasoe' chief OF the Confederate secret
service, at Cold Harbor, where he IL
SEEKING Two spies supposed TO have the
list. While he captures one, Aaron Sill
ger, whom he releases, and a sus-
pect, the real spy. escapes, aided by Miss
Soomps, who believes his story he is
wounded Confederate whom Bledsoe Is
SEEKING to kill as the result Of a private
teuo. In Richmond. President Davis
permits her to visit her brother, Capt
Floyd Coombs, who protests his inno-
ence. and she seeks and finds the spy,
James Potts" because he had told her
only ne could save her brother. She un-
oertakes to educate him 30 he can hold
q Government position. and the reader
learns Silber, toe, is in Richmond.
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Romance to Culminate in
Wedding Of Miss Ahern
and A. J. Eglof.

A pretty love story will culminate in
the marriage OF Miss Mary Frances
Ahern to Aloysius Joseph Eglof
Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock at st.
Patrick's Church.
They met while they were secretaries
to Representatives in the House build
ing, on Ca-itol Hill, year and half
ago. when the Sixty-first Congress was
in session. Miss Ahern was Secretary
to Representative Choice B. Randell Of
Texas, and Mr.. Eglon was secretary to
Representative Daniel A. Driscoll of
New York. The offices of the Demo-
cratic Representatives are just across
the hall, one from the other.
1t was her efficiency that caused Miss
Ahern to obtain her position as secre-
taTy for Representative Randen. She is
not a constituent" Of the Texas Repre-
sentative, but the daughter Of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Maurice Ahern, of Washington
Miss Ahern will have as her maid or
honor her sister, Miss Loretta Ahern,
and her other attendants will be Miss
Agnes Wilson, daughter of Representa-
tive Wilson Of Pennsylvania, Miss Ellie
Ahern another sister Of the bride, ana
little Miss Margaret Kimbal, as ring
bearer.
Y, will be the best man for MI. Fgd Egiond;
States Revenue Cutter Service, Will give
his sister in marriage.
A reception in the home Of the bride,
at S32 d street southeast, Will foHoW tne
ceremony at the church, and later In the
evening Mr.. Egloff and his bride VIII
leave Washington for a wedding trip.
Mr. Egloff is not now secretary 70
Representative Daniel A. DriscoIl, put
holds the position as assistant secretary
Of the New York State senate he also
is connected with prominent business
firms in Buffalo, his home town:
Mrs. William P. Hall, wife of Briga-
der General Hall. u. s. A, will leave
Washington today for her old home'
Fairview. in woodford county. KY.
where she will visit her father, former
Senator Blackburn. General Hail Will
ioin Mrs. Hall later in the season ana
they will make a series Of visits In
Massachusetts and Canada.
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Miss Mildred Dinke!spiel. OF New
York, is the guest of Miss Celeste Good
man.
Mrs. A. D. Frank and daughter. Miss
Rose Frank, of Baltimore, are visiting
Capt. A. Hart, of the Romaine.
Jack Garner and sister, Miss Adele
Garner, who were in Newport News TO
attend the wedding Of Miss Maud Gar
ner and Edgar B. Wertheimer. are
spending a few days in Washington be-
fore returning to their home in Boston
Miss Hortense Brylawsh has as her
guest Miss Rose Moses of Baltimore.
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ANSWERS TO QUERIES SENT BY READERS TO
The Times Question Box

gives nineteen separate skirts. al Of
which are stylish. A Ave or seven
gored skirt, rather wider than those In
vogue earlier In the season, IL stylish )
The question of the shoes is one that
must be decided personally by the one
who Is to wear them. A narrow foot
will be stylish in a strapless pump,
while wide foot will need cne with
at least one strap.
Times Inquiry Department:
I have been an Interested reader Of your
department for some time. and would like 70
ask some advice The minister Of my church
has been In the church nine months- He
neither speaks to me or notices me In
any way. / am q regular attendant af sum
day school and church every Sunday morning
Would 1t be in my place to speak to hin,
nrst? am In humble circumstances and
feel rather shy in the matter OF approaching
him nrst. Please tell me II ! am wrong.
Yours, MRS W.
1t seems to me that your minister Is
much to blame II he onits what should
be one Of pastors chief duties: that Of
making every member Of his nock feel
at home In his church. Perhaps you
are oversensitive regarding your con-
dition, and II you were to speak to him
first he would be more sociable. Why
not try doing 50. and see II he will not
meet you at least half way? II does
not seem possible that he Is negiectins
you purposely.
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Entertain House Party
in Honor of Their Son.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben B.. Bradford are
entertaining a house party Of young
people at their country place, Oak
Lodge, AmmendaIe. Nd, in honor OF
their son. Lieutenant Bradford, who
has just been graduated from West
Point.
Lieutenant Bradford. accompanied by
LIeutenants Surles. Hicks, Christian,
Fleming. Cowles. Blunt. and Cadet
Batch, arrived from West Point this
morning. and on Tuesday a number OF
girls from Washington, including Miss
Maitland Marshall, Miss Frances Mil
Ter, Miss Marie McMillin Brown, Miss
Caperton, Miss Walton, Miss Brooke,
Miss Jones, Miss Frazier, Miss Swift,
and the Misses Murray, will join the
party for a week.
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Miss Helen Taft Returns to Capital
And Completes the Family Circle
Miss Hines to Wed
Charles A. Johnson

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Hines have sent
out invitations for the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Marion Lucille Hines, to
Charles Albert Johnson. The wedding
will take place Saturday afternoon,
June "a. at o'clock at the Emmanuel
Baptist Church, the pastor, the Rev.
Herman Spencer Pinkham officiating.
Miss Nora Rose Pepper will be maid
Of honor for Miss Hines and the brides
maids will be Miss Amparo Rivero,
daughter of the Cuban Ambassador and
Nine. Rivero; Miss Elizabeth Jordan, OF
Norfolk, Va; Miss Helen Edwards, and
Miss Cornelia Muddiman.
George Dalzell will be the best man
for Mr.. Johnson and the ushers will be
William Stringer, Ralph Hospital,
Thomas Murray, and Frank Martin.
An informal reception for the rela-
tives and bridal party will follow at the
home of the brides parents, at lS3t
Riggs street. Mr.. Johnson and his
bride will leave Washington for a
Northern wedding trip and upon their
return, will be at home after July 10, al
2S37 Twelfth street, Brookland, D. Z.
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Miss Mary Waters
and c. H. Smith Welded.

The marriage OF Miss Mary c. D.
Waters and Chester H. Smith took
place at noon yesterday at the Calvary
Baptist Church. the pastor, the Rev.
Samuel H. Greene, officiating in the
presence of a small party Of relatives
and intimate friends.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Smith left Washington for a
wedding trip. They will reside Nm
Washington.
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Miss Virginia English. of Berkeley,
Cal, sister of the late James F. Eng
lish, of Washington, has arrived here
for a visit of several weeks with her
aunt, Mrs. c. II. Davis, at 6S2 East
Capitol street.
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Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly answer the following questions:
L Is there any particular way Of pairing
pineapple? 1 nnd II very hard to do
2 II there any way to change the color OF
real light oak to missionf
g. How can I enamel q zino bathtub?
What Ia the latest style skirt?
5 To settle an argument kindly advise me
which is the correct style OF pump, two
straps or one strap, or without them entirely
A YOUNG HOUSEWIFE.
Pare the pineapple from the top
downward with a very sharp knife, re-
moving the eyes. Then hold the top
in the left hand, and with a fork held
in the right. scoop the fruit of from
the core, with pieces about two inches
square. Place these in a Dish, and
sprinkle with powdered sugar to be
served cold. Never cut a pineapple
with a knife through the core, as it Is
much less digestible, and its flavor IL
injured by contact with a steel knife.
When properly prepared. the core and
top leaves should remain in one piece.
At any paint store you will be able to
buy a preparation for staining your oak
furniture to fumed oak. II you will
send a stamped envelope will be glad
to give you the address Of a firm that
makes a speciality Of paints for home
use.
At the same paint store they will
sell you a white enamel made especially
for zinc tubs. Directions come with
enamel
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fines Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department: ..
Kindly tell me in which direction the Po-
tomac river runs from the foot Of Seventh
street. also the number Of millionaires in the
District Of Columbia. ]. 3 W.
The Potomac river runs directly
south at the Seventh street wharf, I
am informed by the officer In charge
Of the Harbor precinct. AS to the num-
Der Of millionaires in Washington. that
is a question that nobody can answer.
They come and 60, and so do their mil
lions, so it Is impossible to make an es-
innate, even from day to day.
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Times Inquiry Department:

Can you give me the real characters Who
ictitiously figure In Gertrude Atherton 5
novel, The Senatorf' I can only discover
two The occupant Of Room O." promised =
solution. but never got It. Yours ,.
Not having read the novel, I am at
a loss to answer your question.
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Mrs. Thomas K. Laughlin
Not to Be Here for
Anniversary Dance.

With the arrival OF Miss Helen Taft
early this morning from Pittsbufg,
where she has been the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Thomas X. Laughlin, for a
few days, the immediate family circle
of the President and Mrs. Taft is made
complete. Mrs. Laughlin, who has gone
to Cincinnati TO stay with her father,
Judge Heron, will be unable to attend
the dance tomorrow evening in celebra-
ton of the silver wedding anniversary
of her brother-in-law and sister.
The President, accompanied by his
brother, Howard Taft, attended services
at the All Souls Unitarian Church this
morning.
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Count Won Bernstorf
Is Here for Short Stay.
The German ambassador, Count Won
Bernstorff, returned to Washington yes
terday from the West. He will leave
Washington Monday for New York,
from where he sails for Germany to
join his family within a few days.
=
The minister of Venezuela, Don P.
Ezequiel Rojas, was host at dinner last
evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Dawson. Mr.. Dawson repre-
sents the United States as special am
bassador to the celebration Of the CEN
The Sdditbnal guests were Captain
Marsh, who will accompany Mr.. Daw-
son, as naval aide, and Mrs. Marsh;
Dr. and Mrs. Vanes, John Barrett, and
Hugh Knox, who will also be a mem.
ber Of the embassy.
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LOCAL MENTION

From Crisfeld Daily-Soft Shells.
Md, 1908 Pa ave, SO 9Th.
Finest on Earth-Soft Shell Crabs on
Toast, 10c. Nd, 100s Pa ave, SO 9Th NV.
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A. A. Constant Reader, and W. P. 5.
agricultural Department.: ..
To each Of your inquiries the answer
is no.
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Go to Newport
for Summer Season.

Mrs. A c. Downing and Miss Elsie
Downing left Washington today Tor
Newport, where they have taken a
cottage for the season. Tomorrow
Mr.. Downing accompanied by Miss
Alys, Miss Helen. and Miss Vera will
leave Washington and join Mrs.
Downing.
r
Representative and Mrs. Swagar
Sherley have as their house guest
Miss Marjorie Critten. sister of Mrs.
Sherley, who Is here for the dance
at the White House tomorrow even
ing.
Mr.. Sherley's mother. Mrs. T. H.
Sherley, has arrived from Kentucky
and is a guest at the New Willard.
=
Miss Virginia E Campell, of S45
Upshur street, accompanied by Miss
Fanny Dorsey, of Berryville, Md, are
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Mac
pherson, at "Lebanan," Bryantown,
Md Last week Miss Campbell and
Miss Dorsey were among those at
tending the commencement exercises
and the ball at Charlotte Hall Mill
tary Academy. Charlotte Hall, Va.
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Tines Inquiry pepartment !:

VIII you please tell me what viii remove
q stain from q navy blue silk waist thar
has become greasy looking across the shoul-
ders from Precipitation? am afraid to wash
the blouse. Very truly, ANNE
have been advised by q wel-known
household authority to rub the silk with
a lump Of wet magnesia. Let 1t dry.
then brush It of, and the grease will
disappear with the magnesia- I have
had no personal experience with this
process. Gasolene may remove the
grease.
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r,rs. Inouirv D.partm.nt:

Have you any way Of finding out the
date Of the first execution by electricity. and
the name Of the man who was electrocuted?
Very truly yours. ANXIOUS
August 6, 1890, Is the date Of the exc
cution Of a murderer named Kemmler.
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Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me II Miss May De Sousa Is an
actress, and tell me where she Ii at present.
MAY.
Miss De Sousa is at present playing
In a musical comedy called The Count
Of Luxembourgh." in Daly's Theater,
London.
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Times Inquiry Department

Times Inquiry Department:
Please state in The Times what will TAKE
warts of ones chin. Q. G.
Castor oil. used once or twice a day
on the wart, will in the course Of time
remove it. The process Is slow. and
must be persevered in, but is always
effective.
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Times Inquiry DEPARTMENT:

Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me through the columns Of your
paper how to write a letter OF thanks for
expressions OF sympathy and floral pieces and
kindness rendered In the case Of illness and
death Of q member Of the family. Please let
me know as soon as possible. N A.. c..
The answer to letters Of coincidence
should express your gratitude, in as
brief a manner as possible, for 1t Is not
expected that one who has been be-
reaved shall do much In the way Of let
ter writing. A simple card with
Thanks for kind thoughts" Is con-
sidered sufficient in many cases.
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Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you please give me some Information
about the swimming pool In washington
Which days are for women. and how deep Is
the pool, and have they good diving facin-
ties7 SWIMMER
Until the oath of June, the days for
women are Tuesday and Thursday, from
Q until o'clock. After that date wom-
ems days are Monday. Wednesday, and
Friday, from to 10 ON Mondays and
Fridays, and from to 10 and to on
Wednesdays. There are three pools OF
varying depth, one Of which Is diving
pool.
Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me whether a President can
serve more than two consecutive terms. II he
desires to. Yours, H. c. B.
Yes, II the voters also desire him to
serve third term.
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Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Having received an invitation from .
very dear friend whose son graduates, and
whom have never met, Is II necessary for
me to remember him on his gaduaton day!
ANXIOCS.
Not necessarily so. A card with con.
xratulations will be sufficient.
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Times Inquiry Department:
Please let me know II there Is any pre-
MUM on an old time penny Of 1873. isQ. 1913,
and fTss Very truly. A SUBSCRIBER.
On your penny Of 1898 there Is pre-
MUM of from 81 to IS. On that OF l7ss,
from to 20 cents, on that Of '@ from 70
80 cents, and on your penny Of % moth
ing. according to my list Of valuable
coins.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-04-26

Constipation brings many ailments
in its train and is the primary cause Of
much sickness. Keep your bowels reg
ular madam, and you will escape many
of the ailments to which women are
subject. Constipation is very simple
thin g. but like many simple things it
may lead to serious consequences. Ma
ture very often needs a little assistance
and when Chamberlains Tablets are
given al the first indication, much dis
tress and suffering may be avoided.
Sold by all Dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-04-26
Do Ghosts Haunt Swamps?

No. Never. It's foolish to fear a fan
cied, evil, when there are real and
deadly perils to guard against in
swamps and marshes, bayous, and low
lands. These are the malaria germs
that cause agu, chills and fever, weak
ness, aches in the bones and muscles
and may induce deadly typhoid. But
Electric Bitters destoys and casts out
these vicious germs from the blood.
"Three bottles drove al; the malaria
from my system, wrote VIM. Fretwell
of Lucama, N. c., and I've had fine
health ever since" Use this safe, sure
remedy only SOC at all Druggists.
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The Sound Sleep Of
Good Health

Can not be over estimated and any
ailment that prevents it is a menace to
health. J. L. Southcrs, Eau Claire,
Wis, says: - have been unable to
sleep soundly nights, because Of pains
across my back and soreness Of MY kid
ney5. N1Y appetite was very poor and
my general condition was much run
down. I have been taking Foley Kid
nev Pills but a short time and now
sleep as sound as rock, my general
condition is greatly improved, and I
know that Foley Kidney Pills have
cured ma." Sold By uli Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-04-26
Gives Aid To Strikers.

Sometimes liver, kidneys and bow
els seem to go On strike and refuse
to work right. Then you need those
pleasant little strike-breakers- s-Dr.
Kings New Life Pills-to give them
natural aid and gently compel proper
action. Excellent health soon follows.
Try them 25c at all Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-04-26

Charley Middleton, negro, died in
Sumter as the result of wounds re-
ceived from gun in the hands Of Jc-'
seph Dunlap, white. The shooting
was from am bush.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-04-26

w. W. Gordon, n brakeman, was
held up by highwayman in Charles
ton and robbed of forty dollars. James
Browning has been arrested charged
with the crime.
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Notice.Teachers Examination.

The teachers of the county will please
take notice that the Spring examina-
ton for 1911 will le held Oh the first
Friday in May, at Lexington, begin
ming at 9 O'Clock a. m. Please be
prompt.
The examination will include sub
iects on 'School Lessons on Corn" and
"School Exercises in Plant Production"
1t is important that all teachers
should have certificates.
Very Truly,
A. d. MARTIN
Co. Supt. Ed.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that fishing
is prohibited on the premises known
as the late Geo. G. Clarke, Black
creek property.
MISS BESSIE CLARK.
26 Gilbert, S. c., April 7, 1911.
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The Supreme court has fled d decis-
ion sustaining the conviction of Tuly
Babb Of Greenville for manslaughter
and his sentence of Eve years in the
penitenfiary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-04-26

Jonathan Shedd, a farmer Of the
Monticello section of Fairfield county.
died of pellagra at the age Of 81 years
a few days ago.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-04-26

J. volney sarratt, a prominent citi-
zen of Gaffney, dropped dead in Greer
vile just after reaching there to serve
as a Juror in the United States court.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-04-26

FOR SALE:-Cheap, one light spring
wagon, newly repaired and painted.
In good condition. Rice B. Harman