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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-10
Have Scarlet Fever.

The children OF, Rev. and Mrs. O.
Dale King, Of Clarksburg, formerly OF
this city, are suffering from scarlet
fever.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-10

All Of the unlnteresting stores are
unadyerlised stores.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-10

Arkansas raises one million bales
of cotton worth sl5,OOO,oOO.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-11-22
Mr.. o. S. GooDRIcH's CONDITION

o. S. Goodrich, who shot himself at
Green Springs a few days ago, and
who was brought to the Gordon Kel-
lar hospital, a reported last night
to be getting along as we'll as could
be expected, Unless complications
set in the unfortunate MAI has a fair
chance for recovery.
1t is not known whether Goodrich
attempted to commit suicide oI
whether the shooting was accidental
Goodrich, before becoming uncon-
scious. stated that he was trying to
shoot a %polecat when the gun was ac-
cidentally discharged. He is a prom
inent resident OF Green Springs, be
ing engaged in the real estate bust
ness.-Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-11-22
ANOTHER SHOOTING AFFAIR

In our Sundays Daily We reported
a murder which occurred at Sunny
Slope Farm, in the Cotton Plant
neighborhood. John Sullivan. a col
ored laborer on the farm. wantonly
shot and killed his wife. The entire
contents of a double-barreled shotgun
penetrated her abdomen, and she
died Immediately. Up to the present
time no arrests have been made. AS
soon as the killing occurred the MUIR
derer fled.
on Saturday night the colored in
habitants Of Oak and its vicinity held
a church festival in a hall owned By
them at that place. The night was
cold. and a fire was blazing in thu
hearth. During the progress Of the
festival two men engaged in a quar-
rel: one pushed the other into the
Are, and then a general miX-up o.
Cured. Pistols and razors were
drawn, and the women shrieked and
fled. Two of the %combatants are sup
posed to have been mortally wound
ed. One of the wounded, who himself
did some Of the shooting. says that
he used a malicious rihe-meaning
a rife such as was formerly used by
the militia. The bullet passed en-
tirely through his victim, then
through the walls of the building and
before spending its force struck a ne
gro woman who was occupying a seat
in a vehicle some distance away, and
fairly shattered her ankle.
The officers were soon upon the
scene and made a number OF arrests,
and Deputy c. W. Smith was out al
day yesterday making more arrests
and gathering up witnesses.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-11-22
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE
INVITED TO OcALA

We are sincerely glad that an tn
yitation was extended to the general
conference which meets in Tampa
next month, to have the next annual
session OF that body to meet in Ocala
that is, the session which meets in
December, 1918.
Besides carrying the invitation
from his church. Rev. ]. B. Ley will
endeayor to have the Ocala board ot
trade and the Ocala city council 10
join in this invitation, thus making
the invitation cordial and unanimous.
The Florida annual conference has
grown to he a large and influential
body, it is always presided over b.
bishops distinguished for their pow
ers or oratory and eminent piety. ana
are always visited by divines eminent
in church work, and in consequence
of which the sessions leave in their
wake q great spiritual awakening,
blessing and benediction,
OcaIa is large enough to entertain
this conference, and We believe will
be glad to do so. and We hope thai
the bodies named will join in the in
vitation, and that it will be Il good
pleasure to have this body meet with
us next year.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-11-22

ed with the mob spirit, in seeking to
justify the taking off of Miles," wish
ed to hurry him into the presence of
his God without a chance to repent.
True, the criminals act was afro
cious and inhuman. But two wrongs
do not make one right. and an evil
act is not corrected through evil agen-
cies.
$ We are not only a civil, but a
Christian nation. We live under
and have grown great under the ben
edictions of gospel privileges and the
gospel program. If we would see
what the gospel thinks OF mob law
read Paul TO Romans: Beloved,
ayenge not yourselves, but rather
give place unto wrath, for it is writ
ten. Vengeance is mine, I will repay.
saith the Lord"
In conclusion; Nothing | have said
condones the crime for which mob
law is usually invoked. They are in
describably horrible, but in no case
do they justify the mad force which
o%verpowers ~iailers and illustrates law
in its civil methods OF melting merit
ell punishment to the criminal
Judge Lynch is himself an outlaw,
disputirg and d~iscrediting civil order.
he is apt TO be brutal. liable to exc
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1912-07-10

Never in the entire history of this have been
Our of goods varied
Our purchasing facilities surpassed by store
obbers make efforts please and hold trade
price inducements We in able to give you the be
Honesty of goods honesty of prices andhonesty OF
our customers demonstrated by the tact that the
We each day with the determination to lmpr
more profitable the standpoint of dollars and bu
pay you shop here Here will good, seasonal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04

times rs cents per pint. Put the pint
of formalin in 80 gallons Of water and
empty the whole mixture in barrel.
To treat the potatoes, put them in
sacks and then suspend them in the
solution in the barrel and let them
soak for two hours. The work may
be hurried by the use Of two barrels
of solution. After the potatoes have
soaked two hours, take them out and
empty them on the floor to dry where
the air circulates freely. Be sure that
they are thoroughly dry before cutting
them for planting. Unless they are
dry, the solution remaining on them
will make the hands raw and sore.
After the potatoes are treated, take
care that they are not again infected
with scab by putting them in old
sacks or barrels or baskets or other
vessels which previously contained DO
tatoes.
Furthermore, do not plant the treat.
ed seed in ground that was in pota-
toes last season. If there were traces
Of scab in last years crop. 1t will be
better to take new ground.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
Eliminating the
Potato Scab

A few cents worth of formaldehyde
and little labor will prevent scab
disease in this coming years potato
crop. The treatment is very simple
and it is as effective as it is simple.
Prof. G. r. Bliss tells how to apply it
las follows:
The treatment consists of dipping
the seed potatoes In solution Of
formaIdehyde, which kills all traces of
the disease and prevents its reappear-
ance If the seed is planted in clean
ground. For every 20 bushels of seed
potatoes. use pint Of formalin, which
is a 40 per cent. solution Of Tornado
hyde. Bought In bulk, formalin is
worth from IS to 40 cents pint; II
bought in pint bottles and Of guar
anteed strength, the price is some
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
Here is a Bargain

While facing billiards., wallowing
through snow drifts and standing
around with pitchfork in hand feed
ing stock six months in the year,
don't go to Canada for relief. If you
are growing old and wish to try
milder climate and spend your life in
comfort, we have an offer to make:
A stock farm of 200 acres of rolling
land in Central Missouri, 100 acres in
cultivation, all under fence, divided
into eleven lots, produces corn, wheat,
Kaffer corn, hay, pasture; we'll water
ed, and good oak timber; dwelling
house, two barns, tool shed, corn crib,
wagon shed, granary, smoke house,
chicken house, cistern, stock well,
orchard of rs bearing apple trees, new
orchard of IS apple trees, garden, ber-
ries, grapes, peaches, pears, plume.
Price $4,000 cash, $250o on ten years
time with interest. Apply to Journal
soon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
A Highly Improved Model
Farm in Danish Conn
munity at Bargain

This farm consists of 276 acres of
Audubon County's best dirt, located
one mile from splendid Danish town.
1t is in high state of cultivation, $50
acres being cropped each ear, the bal
ance in grass.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
Iowa's Greatest Farm
Bargain

This farm lies in southern Iowa
about 20 miles south of Des Moinee,
in the blue grass and fruit belt of the
state. 1t is q natural stock country.
1t is three miles from railway sta
ton, four miles from a station on an
other railroad, and five miles from q
station on third railway. There is
q school close at hand.
1t consists of IS acres. The soil is
black loan with clay subsoil- It lies
well; all is tillable, and nearly all in
cultivation.
The house is good one of rooms.
1t is insured for $1,000. There is no
barn, but stable room for four head of
horses; and there is corn crib, poul-
try house, etc.
There is large bearing orchard,
consisting of 300 peach trees, $50 APP
pie trees, besides plums, cherries, and
small fruit Last year was bad for
peaches, but in spite of this more than
100 bushels we're sold from this ORCH
ard.
1t is offered for immediate sale at
only $3.50 per acre, on remarkably
easy terms as follows: So. $50 down.
balance in four years at six per cent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04

1t has ten room house, two stories
high, with good cellar and large els
tern; complete system of waterworks
piped over farm, also fine spring in
yard and pasture; large horse barn 80
x5O with buggy shed; COW barn 5OxSO;
hog house 100 feet long; double corn
crib and granaries; scales in driveway;
chicken houses; machine shed, tool
house, wood houses, large orchard,
plenty small fruit.
The price lie $137.50; and liberia terms
can be given. 1t is rented for 1912.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04

enough for tile drainage, and nearly
all of it has been tiled. More than 125
acres are drained perfectly in this
way. The remainder, which does not
really need it, is now in tame hay, so
that it is all tillable, and all in cult
walton.
The buildings are in good average
condition They include residence
16x24, one and half stories high with
one story addition, 1924; q barn
40x4o, with is foot posts; corn crib
and granary 3ox30; chicken house
12xl4, etc. There is good we'll with
windmill. 1t is all fenced and cross
fenced, and there is grove and some
fruit.
1t is a placeof many advantages. 1t
is ''close in" to market, to school, and
to q creamery. 1t has fertile, black,
quick soil. 1t has perfect lay and
is we'll tiled. 1t has good buildings
in ns good condition as those on the
average farm. 1t is desirable farm
in every respect, and it is offered at
considerably less than it's real value.
The price is $s7 so per acre. 1t will
carry mortgage loan of $50 or more
per acre, or about $500. The balance
of 50, 675 is asked in cash.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
A Fine Eighty That Can
Not Be Duplicated in
OWa at the Price

This eighty lies in northern Iowa, Z
miles from Baskerville, 2 miles from
Gruver. 1t lies we'll, and there is no
better soil in the entire state than is
on this farm. 1t was little flat but
has been thoroughly ditched and tiled
30 that 1t drains we'll. The buildings
are in fine grove, and consist of story
and half house, barn, granary, poul-'
try house, etc. There is windmill,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
Farm Bargain Close to
Market

This farm which consists OF 1854
acres is in PaIo Alto county, and lies
just one-half mile from a small rail
road town, with bank, three elevators,
school, creamery, lumber yard, etc.
1t is in the northern part of the
state, in section which grows excel.
lent crops, is unusually prosperous,
and in which the price of land is ad-
vancing very rapidly. According to
the government census report, the
average value per acre OF improved
farms throughout Palo Alto county
more than doubled between 1900 and
1910, and at the present time the value
of the better class of improved farms
close to town, to which this farm be-
longs, is from 500 up, some of them
being held considerably higher than
this.
This farm is in splendid neighbor-
hood of mixed nationalities. 1t is
surrounded by good, well improved
farms. 1t is rich black loan, con-
tanning small amount of sand, which
makes it warm, quic6 growing soil,
and very productive.
1t is a beautiful farm, smooth, and
nearly level, but with just slope
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
This Farm Is in a Class
with I0wa's Best. But
Note the Price.

This farm consists of 240 acres locat-
ed in southern Minnesota, about forty
miles from the Iowa line, and in the
same great original prairie which goes
to make up central and northern To-
wa. 1t is known as one of Minnesota's
finest wheat farms, and raises just as
good crops of the kinds regularly rails
ed in Iowa.
1t is three miles from town.
The soil ia black and rich.
The farm is gently rolling and
drains perfectly.
Improvements are fret class.
Land in that section sells at $40 to
$1O0 per acre.
This farm may be bought at $5s so
on very easy terms. 1t should double
in value in very few years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04

One consists of ten room house,
large barn, cattle sh ed, granary, wind
mill with tank, etc. The other in
cludes good six room house and 9TH
er buildings.
1t is fenced and cross fenced into
small fields. There is an orchard of
four acres.
1t is good farm in good locality,
and its value ia in the neighborhood
of$l00 per acre. But it is to be sold at
$40; the cash payment required being
$4,000.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
Wanted

We have several buyers who
wants farms. 1t you contemplate
selling your place list it with the
Journal. 1t costs you nothing un.
less we sellit,
Audubon Co. Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04

and some woven fence. Improve
ments are not old but have not been
kept up as they should have been.
Possession March l.. Lands in that
section that are equally good are held
at much higher figures, as can be de
termined by inquiry. The price is
$3.50 per acre, $500 down, balance in
five years at per cent. 1t will pay tor
itself easily.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-04-04
A Magnificent Farm I'm
der the Hammer

Two hundred acres in southern Iowa
to be sold at fraction of it's value.
An aged man, whose infrmities
make it impossible for him to take
care of the farm, to which he has de-
voted his life, has determined at last
he MUST sacrifice it.
II includes 200 acres in the blue
grass belt about 80 miles south of Des
Moinee. 1t is five miles from busy
town of $500 people, and near to church
and school. 1t is in good neighbor-
hood with highly improved farms all
around it.
The soil is black and rich, and the
land lies we'll. A few acres is some
what rolling.
There are two sets of Improvements.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
DAINTY FR0CK OF
WHITE RATISTE

There are so many dainty, pretty
sumner materials adopted TO little
girls dresses that II becomes a task
to choose among them but nothing rs
lovlier than embroidered batiste and
this dress shows il with trimming OF
lace. The frock is very simple one
with the body portion and skirt In
one and the favorite sleeves that
are plain and stitched TO the arm
holes. but box pleits give becom-
ins. slender lines and the neck edge
can be finished with the collar illus
trsted, cut out TO form square or
high with a standing collar. and the
sleeves can be made long, although
for this season, the elbow length is
preferred. This frock Is white with
belt of white patent leather and
such belts are smart, but it Is al
pays possible 20 make the belt Of
the trimming if leather is not liked.
Girls wear frocks Of this kind made
from such dainty materials as ba-
tiste for afternoo noccasions and
made from gingham and sturdy ma
terials for the mornings. White lin
en- made with square neck and short
sleeves and with belt Of the same
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
LOST; RETURNS
in Y YEARS

MAUCH CHUNK. Pa. July 27-
James Claire who disappeared from
his home here while a boy twenty
two years ago. has returned After
search conducted by his father
over the whole Of the eastern United
States and q large part Of Europe
had failed Claire came back as an
agent Of household goods. He tried
10 make sale at a relatives home
and was recognized
When James Claire disappeared the
father employed detectives TO take up
the hunt, and for years this continued,
The father gave up his business and
went 10 New York, hoping that he
might meet the boy Later he went
b Europe and after visiting several
countries and falling to ind any trace
of the boy he returned
Al the Claire home a stranger ap-
pesred recently with household
articles. He engaged a sister Of Mrs
Claire in conversation and heard the
story of the missing boy The inter
est he manifested caused the woman
TO say she believed the stranger was
her nephew He denied the gact and
said he was James McGraw Of New
York The aunt refused 70 accept the
statement. and finally the agent ad-
mitted he was the missing boy
The son had travelled around the
world. finally landing In New York
and travelled from town to town until
he reached his relatives IN Mauch
Chunk
Evening journal., 1912-07-27

II half a bottle OF, olives has been
used and you wish TO keep the rest,
add pinch of salt TO the brine. pour
q tsaspoonful Of olive oil in the liquid
and replace the cork
In making a fruit cake, pour halt
the batter in the pan before adding
the fruit; then the fruit will not be
found al at the bottom Of the cake,
as is too often the way.
Delicious sandwiches for the after
noon are made of raisins and nuts
chopped together very fine moistened
with a little whipped cream and sea
soned with q little salt
Instead of pouring custard over
sliced bananas, try pressing the fruit
through sieve and stirring in the
custard Just as it comes from the
fre. The consistency. as well as the
favor. will prove most pleasing
The careful laundress always keeps
a small vegetable brush or comb al
hand for the sole purpose Of brush
ing out the fringe on doilies and
towels. This Is 2 far better plan than
whipping the article to straighten the
fringe.
To touch up an old faded rug. gel
] dyes Of the various colors in the rus
Evening journal., 1912-07-27

Remove the scale from palms by
washing them in water to which has
been added a few drops Of cedar oil
If the scale is not all gone in week.
wash them again
Pecan sandwiches always win popu-
larity Cut even slices Of graham or
rye bread. butter. lay on halves of
snelled pecan nuts, salt slightly and
serve.
Instead of throwing away the un-
sealed envelopes that bring circulars.
cut off the gummed strips and save
them. They will serve hundred
household uses
Sew hangers inside the bottom
ruffles of silk petticoats and hang
them upside down. They will retain
their freshness longer, wear longer
and look much better
Cold water soothes the pain Of any
sudden Inflammation Of the eye; hot
water will help a dull pain, and 2
weak solution of boric acid i5 always
good for the eve.
To clean silver apply kerosene
with either brush or soft cloth, then
rinse in soaldinE water No other
method Is so easy and no Other
method will give such lustre.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
HOUSEHOLD NOTES OF INTEREST

and q number of camel's-hair brushes
Dissolve a little Of each dye in boil
ing water. and after the rug has been
well cleaned. paint the dyes on where
they are needed
For refreshing sickroom disinfect-
ant, put a little freshly ground cof-
fee in a soucer. and in the center
place q small piece Of camphor gum
Light with match. and as the gum
burns allow the coffee to be consum-
ed with it, Il is pleasant, healthful
and CHEAP.
An excellent breakfast dish Is baked
apples with figs or dates. Core the
apples, fll the holes with chopped
figs or dates, packed in tightly. sprin-
kle with powdered sugar and haste
often with butter. lemon Juice and hot
water. Serve separately or viii
cream.
To split ? shortcske without burn
ing the fingers. fiji the pan half full
of the batter. then spread Il ovei
with teaspoonful of melted butter
Then nut in the rest Of the hatte
and spread II out SO that none o
the batter shows. When the cake i
baked it will split easily
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
Page of Interesting Household Notes and Fashions For Wo


and inserting of Cluny OF Noting
ham lace It makes chic and service
able dresses. Parasols and hats. too.
are made of this unique fabric
lace trimmed agaric costume with
hat and parasol TO match makes A
gown suitable for garden party or
afternoon tea, survives the hottest
afternoon in irreproachable condition.
and has. moreover. the merit Of being
entirely up-to-date Although il has
the informality Of an unpretentious
linen frock, rs forwardnese in the
world Of fashions sets It's wearer
apart as a woman who dresses with
taste and distinction. The agaric
parasol is quite new, and. needless
10 say, most attractive. The fabric
is stretched quite taut over the ribs
as IN any plain parasol. and the trim
ming is an edge Of heavy lace match
ing the agaric in tint Agaric may
be had In lowered patterns as well
as in plain tints. Smart dresses arc
those with deep collar and cuffs Of
lowered design on ground to
match the plain shade ~ the dress.
The same material comes in silk 81
we'll aR cotton The silk agaric or
Terry cloth rs acceptable for cuffs
and collars on serge suits. Both silk
and cotton varieties come IN different
Qualities. For summer dresses a very
light weight can he had which "a
easier 70 trim than the heavy. Em-
broidery in 2 bold pattern can be
worked on il with satisfactory re-
suits rs a trimming
Such a dress is illustrated IN this
cut. the embroidery in heavy cotton
standing out IN bold relief against
the rough surface Of the agaric a
lace frill Of z pale ecru tint to match
the material Of the gown in pretty
nnish for the front Of the waist A
brown leather belt is worn with the
dress A dark-hrovn teg7l or hemu
hat with fancy white leather re-
leved with touches of brown lends
dignity 10 the gown
This hat question Is a serious pro
blem 10 the woman Of small means
We all know that q hat designed
especially for a costume ADDS ina
6nal touch Of elegance which en-
hances and brings out the full beaut'
Of the dress The person who can
not do this. should have a good, vel
made and becoming black hat im
viii look well with every gown am
give her always. the charm OF tn
well-dressed woman.