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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
A Poor Guesser.

Wedmore-Before married, l learn
ed to live on half my income.
Singleton--And found that it was a
wise step, Ell?
Wedmore-Yes, only half was the
wrong proportion should have made
1t an eighth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
where DOCTORS
FAILED TO help
Lydia E. Pinkham's vegeta-
Die Compound Restored
Mrs. Green's Health
Her Own Statement.
Covington, Mo. Your medicine has
zone me more good than all the doc

tor 8 medicines. At
everymonthly period
l had to stay in bed
four days because of
hemorrhages, and
my back was so weak
l could hardly walk.
l have been taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G table Com
pound and now l can
stay up and do my
work. I think If Ia
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
Hard 20 Find.

Here are some verses entitled.
The Road to Already"
"Pshaw. Almost any poet can tell
the way to Already. but none of them
ever gets there"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

The Island of Ceylon has quit the
wholesale production of tea and is
planting rubber instead, because the
latter is found to be more profitable.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

Cheerfulness keeps up kind of sun
shine in the soul, and fills it with
steady and perpetual serenity.-Ad-
olson.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
ELaaant Lanuuane.

A poet speaks of himself as a
blind voyager across the bitter
seas"
Perhaps an OverinduIgence in fancy
food has given him an acute sensa-
ton of NAL de mer."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

Garfield Tea will keep the whole system in
perfect condition.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
How Mrs. Cline Avoided
Operation.

Brownsville, Ind" can say that
Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable Compound
has done me more good than anything
else. One doctor said must be opera
ted upon for serious female trouble
and that nothing could help me but an
operation.
81 had hemorrhages and at times
could not get any medicine to stop them.
Igot in such weak condition that would
have died if I had not got relief soon.
Several women who had taken your
Compound, told me to try it and | did
and found it to be the right medicine to
build up the system and overcome
female troubles.
81 am now in great deal better health
than ever expected to be, so think
ought to thank you for it. Mrs. o. M.
CLINE, S. Main St., Brownsville, Ind.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

Mr.. Naggitt-It was a good thing for
Jonah that you weren't his wife.
Mrs. Naggitt-Why so?
Mr.. Naggitt-You ~oulG never have
accepted that whole story as an excuse
for staying away frCn home for three
days and nights.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

If love is really blind how is it that
love can always find a way?
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

The Remedy that revolutionizes and re-
generates the victim of constipation is
Garfield Tea, herb combination.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

1t isn't difficult for man to see his
affinity in a woman with an obese
bank account.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

He who reigns within himself and
rules passions, desires and fears is
more than a king.-Milton.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

Two heads are better than one-in
a cabbage patch.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethtng, sOftens the gums, reduces iuEiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, CSC bottle.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

Always hold fast to love; We win
by tenderness and conquer by for
giveness.-F. w. Robertson.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
The Keynote.

Knicker-I thought simplicity was
to be the keynote of your gowns.
Mrs. Knicker-It is; l have simply
got to have them.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
MRS. MARY /. REMINGTON.
A Resident of eiIroy, Cal.

Cured Of Serious Case at a Criti-
cal Period.
Il suffered so severely from pain
and soreness over my kidneys" says
Mrs. Remington, that it was a task
for me to turn in bed. My kidneys
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

acted very freely but
secretions were re-
tarded and scalded in
passage. l was weak
and much run down.
After taking 9TH
er remedies without
benefit, I began using
Doan's Kidney Pills
and was completely
cured. l was going
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

We can do more goou by being good
than in any other way-Burton.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

PILES CURED IN To IL DAYS
Yuur druggist will refund money If PALO ONT
MBNr fails to cure any case Of Itching Blind
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
SHELDON SMITH.
Prop. Arlington House, Woodland, q

PFop. arlington HOUSE, woodland, Gal.
Cured of Serious Case and Feelg/Iike
Boy. Despite His 76 Years.
Three years ago l was ! almost
helpless" said Mr.. Smith. ''Rtansy Sc
cretions scalded terribly and obliged
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

through the critical period of wom-
ans life at the time, and after using
Doan's Kidney Pills there was a mir
aculous change for the better in my
health"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

me to arise ten
to twelve times a
night. My left limb
became so stiff and
sore 1 could hardly
walk just hobbIed
around with a cane.
Il had almost every
complaint that dis
eased kidneys pro-
duce and Doan's Kid
ney Pills cured them
- 20 = 81
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08
Browns Bronchial TrOches

Unexcelled for relieving Threat Troubles No opiates
Sample free. JOHN /. BRowS & SoS Boston Mass.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-08

all. At the age of rs feel like boy.
and enjoy health and comfort. Can
anyone wonder at my gratitude?"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08

he reckoned on being stricken at any
time. When he was in his room be
wore a pair Of slippers-the kind you
can walk into without stooping-and 1t
was his habit to leave things just
wherever he happened to step out or
them. One night when he had gone to
bed somewhat the worse for the even
ing's merriment two Of us who roomed
next door stepped in and tackled his
slippers to the floor in front Of his bed.
About s o'clock next morning we were
startled by a bloodcurdling yell from
him. We rushed in. There he stood.
Just as he had stepped out Of bed. his
feet in his slippers. He pointed to
them with trembling finger and then
turned toward us a face Of utter de-
spair.
Boys said he thickly. boys. look
at my feet. can't move them. l
can't walk a STEP It's come at last.
boys; it's come at last! I'm paralyzed.
boys! I'm paralyzed!
1--WE knew you were last night we
yelled in glee. and in the roar Of laugh.
ter that followed he realized the joke
and was forever cured Of his mania"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08

taairg tax returns for 1912:
January.
G seiyvilie. 10 and II
g surdinS, IL
SItions 13
Andrews. 10
THO. 10
B nSor. 22
B. .onaiHCEaie, 23
M,r.!sv;ue, "a
R . Gamble S store. 70
W W..so.. ; store. 26
C&Jcs, y
J l. Gowdy's store, 80
Mos. 81
February.
S:l.ers.
" ter Poston's store, 10
c. urch, II
Rtr.t, IL
Lambert, IA
AIDS X Roads Is
Jacksonville, 10
Vcy, II
K.ngstree from January to Februa-
nv ~, inclusive, except on above dates.
All males between the ages of Fl and
60 years, not exempted by law, are liable
to poll and Communication road tax and
must return same. All transfers of real
estate should be reported by both seller
and purchaser. -,
All parties making returns should
bear in mind that number or name Of
school district as we'll as township in
which they reside or property being re-
turned, must be given. Parties liable to
income tax will return same while other
returns are made A penalty of so per
cent will be added to all returns made
after February 20, 1912.
j B MONTGOMERY,
12-7-t2-15 County Auditor.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08

The niiic- Of rne supervisor al H.
,tratiun vii! IL u,"n c': the J, Mon-
!ay in each u onth for rhr purpose "l
registering ANY p"r-"" VIII" Is quali-
ied u. follows:
Who shall have h,..'u resident d"
the State for two years, ard Of t!'
county one year. and ni the polling pre-.
cinct in which the rlectnr oifere t,
vote four mnntils before thu ia! o1
election, and shall have paid, >
months before. any poll TAX then d",
and payable and VIII" can both rra'
and write any section of the cOnStit".
ton Of 1895 submitted to him by IT,
Supervisors Of Registration. or VII
can show that hp owns. and has pa''
all taxes colectah!r Oh during th'
present year. property in this Stat
assessed at three hundred dollars w
more. }. Y. McGILL,
lprk Of Roar
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'%H%N>H%.%H%:H: :H:H:@HaH&1H|
Legal Notices
Citation Notice.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG,

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG,
By 2 NJ Brockinton, Esq, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, A Ragin made suit 10 me
to grant him letters of administration
of the estate OF and effects of Thos E
Ragin,
These are therefore t. cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of The said Thos E Ragin,
deceased, that they be and appear be.
fore me in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Kingstre S c, on the 18th day
of February next after publication
thereof, 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 3rd day of
February. Ammo Domini, 1912.
Published on the 9Th day of Febru-
ary, 1912, in The County Record.
Pm BRoCKINToN,
2-s-2t Probate Judge.
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Auditors Notice.

will be at the following places, on
dates named below, for the purpose of
t. !.irp tax returns for 1912:
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Citation Notice.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
By P M Brockinton, Esq, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, T F Brown made suit to me
to grant him letters of administration
of the estate of and effects of Peter
Brown, cum testamento annexo,
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Peter Brown, de-
ceased, that they be and appear before
me in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Kingstree, G, on the 10th day of
February next after publication there
of, at II O'Clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said ad-
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this oath day of
February, Ammo Domini, 1912.
Published on the 1st day of Febru-
ary, 1912, in The County Record.
P M BRoCKINToN,
2-1-2t Probate Judge.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08
FOR SALE.

t;rick in any quantity to suit pun cha'
er. The Best Dry Press Machine-made
= BRICK
.pecial shape ulade 'r "r'ieI. I"lr.
IUndence solicited before placing y"W
nrders W. r FUNK.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08
Billy Told Him.

When William r. Travers was one
Of the directors of the New York
Central railroad Jay Gould was run
ming the Erie in opposition. and his
management Of that system betrayed
a constant and intimate knowledge OF
what was going on in the Centrars
star chamber. Commodore Vanderbilt
was. naturally. exasperated, and one
day, after expressing how helpless he
found himself to outwit his rival. he
turned to Traven with the query,
'Well. Billy. how can we stop Gould
from getting knowledge Of what we
are doing" "W-w-why." suggested
the genial witA"w-w-why d-don't you
m-m-make him a d-d-director Of the
N-N-New York C-C-Central?"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all per
sons indebted to the estate of A A
Brown, deceased, intestate, will make
payment to the undersigned; and all
persons holding claims against the said
estate will file the same, duly proven,
within the time prescribed by law, or
this notice will be plead in bar of pay
ment. Il A BROWN,
Qualified Administrator.
Dated February 6, 1912. 2-8-2t
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Registration Notice

2-1-2t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08
VerIaine's Bad Coin.

verlaine once sold poem to Art ct
Critique for 5 francs. money down.
Next day be returned to the editor and
complained that he had been given
bad FIVE franc piece. The editor in
stantly gave him fresh one and then
discreetly demanded the bad coin.
"Monsieur.'' said veriaine. departing.
81 have passed 1t. but ] assure you
had considerable difficulty in doing
so."-"The Last Days Of Paul Yer
laine."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08
Notice of Election.

On Friday, February l6, 1912, an
election will be held at the Bethel Joint
School House, District No SO, for the
purpose of determining whether or not
a special two mills tax shall be levied IN
said district for school purposes. The
Trustees Of the district, will act as
managers.
(Signed) r E BURGESS,
w II MCELvEEN,
C L BURGESS.
Trustees School District No SO.
2-l-2t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08
Toastinq tho Teachers.

TodstIhg tho IedCHers'
There was a meeting Of the new
teachers and the old. 1t was sort or
love feast. reception or whatever you
call it. Anyhow all the teachers got
together and pretended they didn't
have a care in the world. After the
eats were ct the symposiarch proposed
q toast:
Long live our teachers"
It was drunk enthusiastically. One
Of the new teachers was called on TO
respond He modestly accepted. His
answer was:
What on?'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-08
An Obstacle to Progress.

A tourist In the mountains Of Ten
nessee once had dinner with queru.
lous old mountaineer who yarned about
hard times for fifteen minutes at
stretch.
"Why. man." said the tourist. you
ought to be able to make lots Of mon
ey shipping green corn to the northern
market"
"Yes, / orter," was the sullen reply.
You have the land. suppose. and
can get the seed"
"Yes; l guess So"
Then why don't you 60 into the
speculation?'
mo use. stranger" sadly replied the
cracker. "Old woman Is too lazy to
do the plowin' and plantin'." '."-kansas
City Star.
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Notice..

The undersigned will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash at
Lake City, S C, on the 10th day of Feb
ruary, 1912, at II o'clock noon, the fol-
lowing described property of Lake City
Horse Companyto satisfy his lien for
feed and maintenance, amounting to
S493. 20, to wit: One Bay Stallion, stand
ard bred, registered, named John Bra
den", II years old.
1-25-tf j NJ TRULUCK.
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CURED His PARALYSIS.
Climax of the Attack That Rendered
His Feet Useless.

For the first year or two a man
studies medicine" said L young phESi-
cia, "he has every disease he learns
about. In my day we had Il man
among us who felt sure be was going
to be para!yzed. He was as healthy a
the next man. but that seemed 10 hih
to make his disease more insidiouS. lie
used to sit with his legs crossed and
hit his knee to see If his refexes were
all right. Every time he failed TO hit
the right spot he would look down al
the motionleSs foot and say:
"'Boys. this is awful"
HE used to stand up. put his heels
together and shut his eyes to see II
he'd stagger. And he always declared
he did. and then he'd look green around
the gills and sigh till even the fellow
who knew he had heart disease got
tired of 1t. Paralysis and nothing but
paralysis was on the mans mind. and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-07
WAVE STRIKES
HAYDEN VICINITY

Hayden, Ariz-, June THE Their
mometer reached the III mark yester-
day, this being the hottest it has been
in this vicinity for the past two years.
r T. Jones has left for the coast to
spend a few weeks. His wife is spend
ing the summer months there, having
left Hayden a few weeks ago.
The final tennis game between con-
testauts for the David Cole cup was
witnessed by a very enthusiastic crowd
of fans C.. H. Studley and j. n. Beat
tie were the remaining two left in tue
contest and put UP an exceptionally
strong game Air. Studley took the
first set by a score Of to 8, and Mr.
Reattie came off with honors in the
next two by scores of So in each set
The cup therefore becomes the proper
" of Mr.. Beattie-
H. j.. O'COnnOr, who has been in
Hayden for the past year, left for
Douglas and Bisbee, where he will
meet Mr. and Mrs. Hatch and with
them go to Cananea- Mr.. O'Connor
was, previous to his coming to Hay
den. trainmaster for a number of years
at Cananea for the Cananea Consolidat-
ed Copper company, and expects to
again make his home at that place. He
has made a host of friends during his
stay here.
B. r. Kennerly, who has had a grad
ing contract during the construction Of
the smelter here, has left for Phoenix
having completed his work He will
pasture his stock in the valley for the
time being.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-07
The Making of A Pretty Cir
The Face OF Beauty and Some Question Answered
Question Answered

spoOnfuI-and pour il into two cups OF
rainWater. Wipe your face with this.
and add a few drops Of perfume 10 the
water If you like sweet Odors.
Now for the girl whose skin is
blOtchy. OF course she assures me
that there is not anything the matter
with her little stomach. and, as I
don't know my correspondents person
ally I cannot deny that they are right
But usually. dear Sweet Sixteen. your
face is a pretty good indication OF the
condition Of your blood. and if If is
blOtched just now, ask your mother
If she wont mix you up a good, old
fashioned dose Of sulphur and mo-
Iasses. ] think probably Il would do
you good, for have seen more com
pleXi0us clear up with the simplest OF
remedies than I care to remember.
The Girl With the Red AOse-
The girl with the little red nose is
exceedingly indignant at me because i
said it might be due to structure OF
some kind. tight lacing. tight carriers,
etc. She also insists that she has not
Indigestion, so / shall advise her first
Of all TO avoid all sudden changes in
temperature. not to set Overheated II
she can avoid it, TO cut tea and coffee
out of her bill of fare, together with
spicy foods and too much meat
Sometimes if the nose is very red,
a warm foot bath viii alley the dis
comfort. and the feature win return to
it's ordinary colOring. On the whole,
however. the nose shows iudiscretiOn
in eating, and anaemias which means
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-07

be pure Many soaps can be used on
the body or hands, but should not touch
the face III the soap stiugs il Is too
strong for the face, and one or the
simplest tests is to taste liz with the
tongue If il does not bite it can be
used on the face of the most sensitive
skinned girl.
Scrub your face with the brush and
soap, taking especial pains to scrub
around the nOstrils and chin and over
the temples where blackheads are like
~ 10 appear. Rinse the face with sew
eral warm waters and then cold water,
and dry carefully and thoroughly. II
you use faceciOth, take good care to
see that it is Kept clean. After YOU
have used il wash il out in clear wa
ter with little ammonia and hang it
up In the window to dry.
Instead OF Powder.
Instead Of using powder, If your nose
Is really very shiny, get your mother
10 give YOU about a teaSpOOnful of ep-
som salts; boil about four ounces Of
water and dissolve the salts in the wa
ter, bottle il, and mop a little OF this
liquid over your nose when you want
10 be sure thar it is not going to look
shiny BY adding a little more epson
salts you can make simple and excel
lent bleach for neck and face.
Don't let your mother throw away
any bits of cucumber, either the pulp
or the peel because cucumber Juice is
one Of the best things for the complex
ion. and you can rub it on at night or
during the day III acts as q bleach and
viii correct the oily look
On warm days when your face shines
You may be able to beg a little bit OF
white wine vinegar-about a table
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-07
She Had Consumption, Was
DYING; Now Well

Eckman's Alternative is being used
with success in the treatment of Tuber-
culOsis in all parts Of the country Per
sons who haTe taken it improved,
gained weight. eXhausing night sWeats
stopped, fever diminished. and many
know more about it, we viii put YOU
iH touch with some who are now we'll
Read OF Mrs. GOVert's recovery.
Griffith. Ind
@GeRtIemen--In 1908, my mOther-in-
LAW Mrs Anna GOVert) was taken sick
with Catarrhal Pneumonia, and contin-
TALLY grew worse, requiring a trained
nurse The nurse informed me that she
had tuberculosis and nothing could be
ST. MichaeIs Church. at ShereVilIe Ind,
who prepared for her death. recon-
mended that / get some Eckman's Al
teratiTe and see if IL would not give
her some relief. The physician told
me that she had Consumption and was
beyond all medical aid So I imme-
diately sent Tor bottle Practically
without hope for recovery, I insisted
that she Try the Alternative. which she
did I am glad to say that she soon
began to improve NOW, she frankly
says she owes her life and health to
Eckman's Alternative
(Signed AffidaVit) JOS. GRIADIER
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever: Throat
and Lung Troubles, and in upbufldiuE
the system. Does not contain pofsons.
sale by Kelly & Pollard, KnOblauch
Drug CO., Peoples Drug Store, and
other leading druggists Ask for book
Jet telling OF recOTeries and write to
Eckman Laboratory, PHILADELPHIA. Pa
for additional evidence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-07
A Government Railroad
By EBERT HUBBARD.

TT IS a new proposition fer the Unit
ed States Of America 10 construct.
= equip. own and manage a railroad.
But bin is now in the United States
senate providing that Uncle sam shah
became railway builder.
The plan and purpose is to build lote
miles OF railroad in Alaska at govern
ment expense The bill seems to have
the approval Of the best men in con-
gress. Public sentiment faFOrs il, and
when public sentiment IS with you
everything succeeds, and without it
everything fails-so said Abraham Lin
coin
Public sentiment is opposed to con
SerTatlOn that cOnseETes for genera
tions yet unborn and makes the gen
erauons that now exist suffer-
A conservation that does not take
care OF the present wants and needs
OF the people now on earth is silly
and absurd. We have deal Of this
conservation which was prompted by
the law Of inertia
1t is easier 10 do nothing than TO do
something 1t Is very much easier 10
set apart great tract Of land and ded-
icate il TO the prairie dogs, the owls,
the coyotes and the rattIesnakes, than
TO plat 1t, plant it, irrigate it and thus
make the waste places green.
1T one wants a little object lesson,
untorgetables Of the folly of cOnserva-
non e-t--ot+ any sent pu-po9Ss -SS
MIN view the military reservation ID
the city of salt Lake. There viii be
found 1000 acres, right at the foot of
the mountains, beautiful in situation
beyond description; behind are the
snow capped hills, and TO the west the
horizon is bounded By the great inland
salt sea.
But here is this 1000 acres of beau
tiful, gently undulating land, sur
rounded on three sides By a residence
district where happy and prosperous
people live. The homes come right