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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04

set lips, and pale, stern faces. they
ueld their line steady as granite, clos
ing up silently the ragged gaps torn
by plunging balls.
Captain sale Colgate, riding to
where sat my horse, you will see
that the paper ] gave you reaches
home safe IL / fail to come out Of
this?''
reached over and gripped his hand
Lard
at will be the first thing shall
remember, Jack" ! answered earnest
ly. "But we may have it easy enough
after ALT seems to be an infantry
affair"
He shook his head gravely.
NO." he said, pointing forward,
"they will need us now
AS he spoke 1t seemed as though
the sharp firing upon both sides sud-
denly ceased by mutual consent. The
terrible roar of small arms, which had
mingled with the continuous thunder
OF great guns, died away into an In
termittent rafting of musketry. and
as the heavy smoke slowly drifted up
ward in great white cloud, we could
plainly distinguish the advancing
Federal lines, three ranks deep,
stretching to left and right in one
vast, impenetrable blue wall, sweep
ing toward us upon run. Where but
brief moment before the plain ap-
peared deserted, it was now fairly
alive with soldiery, the sun cleaning
on fixed bayonets, and faces aglow
with the ardor of surprise. Some one
had Numbered! The thin, unsup-
ported line of gray infantry directly
In our front closed up their shattered
ranks hastily in desperate effort to
stay the rush. We could see them jam
ming their muskets for volley fire,
and then. with clash and clatter that
drowned all other sounds, battery Of
six black guns came flying madly past
us. every horse on the run. dashed
into frenzy by his wild rider. With
carriage and caisson leaping at every
limp, the half-naked, smoke-begrimed
cannoneers clinging to their seats like
monkeys, they dashed recklessly for
ward. swung about into position, and
almost before the muzzles had been
well pointed, were hurting canister
into that blue, victorious advance.
How those gallant fellows worked!
their guns leaping into air at each
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04
A PASTOR 50 YEARS.
Rev. John CoWan in One Church
That Long.
Han a Century Ago Young Man
Came to a Missouri Community
and Has Been Pastor There
Ever Since.

Fulton, Mo.--F'ifty years the pastor
of one church. That is the record OF
Rev. DR.. John Fleming Cowan. Re-
Gently the people in northeast Gala
way county entered upon a tWo-days
celebration in his honor.
For half century Doctor Cowan has
served the Old Auxvasse Presbyterian
church as pastor For two score
years and ten he has presided as spir-
itual adviser and servant of church
that is in a sense the mother church
of many of those now in existence In
this section.
Doctor Cowan came to the Old Aux
vase church as young man OF TWEEN
ty-four. The country was rent with
strife and the lines were sharply
drawn. He was a man of southern be-
liefs and his people were Of the same
mind. He fitted into the post and he
has fitted there ever since.
Auvasse church is so-called because
1t stands on high elevation in a big
bend of the Auxvasse river, stream
that derived its name from the
French. 1t is on the highway between
Williamsburg and McCredie, two VII
lagos in the northeast part Of Galloway
county. The church was organized
June 80, 1928, by pioneers from Ken
lucky and Virginia. Three buildings
have served as meeting places for the
congregation since that time. All OF
them have been modest structures.
The present church is a frame build
ing and is extremely simple.
Doctor Cowan has been satisfied to
labor among these Industrious, honest
and worthy people. His congregation
has been satisfied to listen to the
plain, yet convincing sermons OF the
man who has served them from early
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04
SYNOPSIS.
~ HV H.CMr CZlZ0C 600

: The story opens in Confederate tent
at a critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts TO Capt. Wayne an important
message to Longstfeet. Accompanied by
Eergt. Craig, an old army scout. Wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines of the enemy and in the dark
ness Wayne is taken for Federal OF
.ficer and a young lady on horseback is
given in his charge. She is northern
girl and attempts to escape. One of the
horses succumbs and Craig goes through
with the dispatches, while Wayne and MY
Lady of the North are left alone. They
seek shelter in hut and entering 1t IN
the dark huge mastiff attacks Wayne.
The owner of the hut, Jed Bungay. and
his wife appear and soon party or
horsemen approach. They are led by
man claiming to be Red Lowrie, but who
proves to be Maj Brennan, Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest OF Wayne as spy
and he is brought before Sheridan, who
threatens him with death unless he re-
veals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of Maj.
Brennan He is rescued by Jed Bungay.
who starts to reach Gen. Lee, while
Wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball
8 room, beneath which he had been inn
prisoned. He is introduced to Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unnask-
ed. Edith Brennan. recognizing Wayne,
through the lines they are confronted by
Brennan, who is knocked senseless. Then.
bidding Edith adieu. Wayne makes
dash for liberty. He encounters Bungay;
they reach the Lee camp and are sent
With relnforcements to join Early.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04

Washington, D. C.-Because United
States soldiers on duty with the aero
nautical corps at College Park, Md,
are reported to have recently buried
a dog wrapped in the American flag,
Mrs Isabel Worrall Ball, chairman of
the Wqman's Relief corps national
committee for the prevention OF the
dissertation of the flag, has written a
vigorous protest to Secretary OF War
StimSon.
The dog, which was the mascot or
the aviation school, was accorded a
funeral with full military honors, in
GLIDING soundin@of taps" In her let
ter to the secretary of war, in which
she demands that the guilty men be
reprimanded, Mrs. Ball brands their
action as "reppgnant" and adds:
The symbol of the great power and
authority OF the United States is too
lofty thing to be used as a shroud
for dog"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04
A Persian Weddinq.

A smart Persian wedding is quite
serious affair. 1t may extend over a
week. On the last day of the wedding
the bride, who has been treated as
sort of outcast, is conducted by a
near relative to a room. where she
undergoes further and more elaborate
decoration. She then returns to the
guest room and her dowry is laid be-
fore her in trays. The dowry often
comprises such queer things as cheap
and highly colored oleographs. gaudy
vases. bird cages and household artt-
cles.
Having kissed the hearthstone of
her home, she is given bread. salt and
a piece of gold and thus equipped and
closely yelled she is hoisted onto
gaily adorned donkey, and accompa-
MED by circuslike procession of
friends, goes to her future home
where her husband awaits her.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04

discharge. their movements clock
work! Tense, eager. expectant. every
hand among us hard glipped on sabre
hilt, we waited. thai word which sure
ly could not be delayed, while from
end to end. down the full length of
our straining line. rang out the yell
Of exultant pride.
Steady, men; steady there, lads!"
called the old Colonel, sternly. his own
eyes filled with tears. "Our turn will
come"
Torn, rent, shattered, bleeding,
treading upon the dead and mangled
in rows, those iron men in blue came
on. They were as demons. laughing at
death. No rain of lead, no hail of
canister, no certainty of destruction
could check now the fierce impetus
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04

black figures of the cannoneerS at the
Eearer guns, outlined against the sky
OYER the crest, as they moved quick
ly back and forth. Twice they bore
motionless bodies to the rear. and laid
them down tenderly beyond the fierce
zone Of fire. Then the heavier pieces
of artillery farther down the line
burst into thunder, and we silently
watched a large force of infantry
move slowly past us up the long slope
until they halted in line of battle just
behind its summit, the advanced files
lying flat upon their faces and peer
ing over. But no orders came for us.
Nearly noon by the red sun Hiding
behind the drifting powder cloud. The
ever-deepening roar of ceaseless con-
test had moved westward down. the
valley, when an aide wheeled his
smoking horse in. front of the Colonel,
spoke dozen hasty words, pointed
impetuously to the left. and dashed
off down the line. The men leaped
to their feet in eager expectancy, and
as the Fall in. fall in there, lads"
echoed joyously from lip to lip, the
kindling eyes and rapid movements
-.oiced Enthusiastically the soldier spirit.
We moved westward down the long,
bare slope in the sunshine, through a
half-dozen deserted, desolate fields,
and along narrow, rocky defile lead
ing into deep revine. At the mouth
of the ravine we came forth into the
broad valley, and halted Just in
front of us, scarcely half-mile dis
tant, were the fighting lines, partially
enveloped in dense smoke. out from
which broke patches of blue or gray,
as charge succeeded charge. or the
wind swept aside the fog of battle.
The firing was one continuous crash,
while plungiLg bullets, overreaching
their mark, began to chug into our
own ranks, dealing death impartially
to horse and man. The captain of the
troop next mine wheeled suddenly
look of surprise upon his face, and
fell backward into the arms of one of
his men; with an intense scream of
agony, almost human, the horse Of my
first sergeant reared and came over,
crushing the rider before he could
loosen foot from stirrup; the Lieuten-
ant-Colonel rode slowly past us to the
rear, his face deathly white. one arm.
dripping blood, dangling helpless at
his side. This was the hardest work
of war. that silent agony which tried
men in helpless bondage to unyielding
discipline. glanced anxiously along
the front of my troop. but they re-
CURED no word from me; with tightly
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04

of flame swept the full length of my
VISTA l could distinguish no reports,
1T was too far away,-but realized
that the opposing pickets had caught
sight of each other through the gloom.
Then big gun doomed almost direct
ly opposite me, its flame seeming like
a red-hot knife rending the mist. This
had barely vanished when sudden
cheer rang out upon my left, and |
turned in time to behold a thin, scat
tered line of gray-clad infantrymen
swarm down the steep slope into the
valley. With hats drawn low, and
guns advanced, they plunged at a
run into the mist and disappeared.
Our slxirmishers had gone in; the ball
had opened.
| had tarried long enough; any
moment now might bring boots and
saddles" and if possessed the slight.
est desire for a breakfast to fight on,
it behooved me to get back within
our lines The memory of that ami
mated scene in front still fresh upon
me, how quiet and commonplace ev-
erything appeared down there in the
hills.
What has become of Bungay?" I
questioned of Colgate. who was lying
upon his back with eyes fastened
on a floating cloud.
do you mean the little mountaineer
who came in with us last night?"
nodded.
"Oh, his mule bolted at the first
shot over yonder, and the little fellow
is after it. He's down the field there
somewhere"
How time dragged! The battery to
left of us went into action, and began
firing rapidly; we could mark the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04

Hammond, Ind.-George Clark,
crippled cattle herder Of West Ham
mond, is dying of grief and nervous
shock in st. Margaret's hospital be-
cause Adolph Small shot and killed
his dog Joe. collie. Small was ar
rested, but if the cripple dies authori-
ties cannot legally hold him Cor
Clark's death Clark and his dog
lived and slept together. The dog
could pick cattle out of Clark's herd
by name.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04

Lexington, Neb.-Willow Island.
Neb.. has champion absent-minded
man. While tearing down his old
store building after building new
one. Neil McMullen. for IS years the
principal merchant OF Willow Islanc,
found $4,000 in gold and silver that
he had hidden at various times and
forgotten. McMullen is eighty years
old. but still active In business. He is
bachelor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04

st. Louis, Mo.-This city was
amazed at an appeal issued for
James Cook and his daughter, Nellie.
who have been discovered living on
the outskirts of the City amid condi-
lions which seem almost unbelievable.
The man. who is fifty-two years old,
is totally blind and paralyzed He Is
living in three.stall pig sty with a
dog, three dozen chickens. and COW.
His daughter. aged II. occupies an
other section of the same ABODE. Did
tin cans serve as their cooking uten-
sils, and they sleep on piles OF dis,
carded clothing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04
HERE'S A NEW KIND OF Jag
Department of Agriculture Asserts
That It Turks in Some South
ern Watermelons.

Washington-Th department Of
agriculture asserts that there is a
concealed jag in some of the south
ern watermelons. 1t requires some
labor and scientific knowledge to ex-
tract it, but out of every 100 pounds
Of melons the government chemists
have made one-tenth of gallon of
alcohol.
They have also succeeded in ex-
tracing a very good quality of al
cohol from the sweet potato, and IT
is expected that these two vegetables
can be turned to good profit in the
manufacture of denatured alcohol for
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04
SHAFT FOR CHERRY VICTIMS
Monument Unveiled to the Memory Of
Those Who Died In Mine
Disaster.

Bloomington, Ill.--Recently at Cher
~ monument was unveiled to the
memory of the 256 men and boys
who lost their lives in the great min
ing disaster over two years ago. The
officers of the state miners organiza-
lions had charge of the ceremonies
and prominent labor leaders were
present. The memorial simple
shaft of gray granite Ia feet high
was unveiled by the daughter of q
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04
An insnIratlon

Professor McMuddle ia very in
genious in twisting things around to
illustrate his theories. is he not?"
Yes. believe he proposes to take
the fact of the champagne troubles
in France nearly overturning the gov
eminent. to illustrate the curse OF
dr!xG."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04
Variety Secret of Charm

Yet he remembers distinctly each
one of those American types, because
each one, by her dress and her man
ners, has emphasized her own iden-
tity."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-04
A Watermelon jag.

manufacturing purposes Some ex-
periments show that one bushel OF
sweet potatoes will make about two
thirds Of a gallon of commercial al.
cOhOl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
WOmen's Waists

At 95c-Take your pick of a lot of strictly mannish waists-worth up to S1.75.
 At 69c-Take youy pick of linen open front and lin gerie open front and back waists-worth up to 1.25.
 At 2.98- Take your pick of a most beautiful line of waists in chiffon-net- silk-messaline-al all colors worth up to 500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Sale Trimmed Hats

Here's your chance Madam. All our trimmed Hats becoming shapes good colors. Sold up to 10.00-noW l.95
 Also choice of any shape in the house-all colors and black Soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
The White Sale of UndermuslinS

This sale only desirable merchandise merchandise of character-no sweat shop workout well made-desirabe goods-made under favorable environment and consequently made understandngly- ntelligenty. The savings vaIy-but all prices repre- sent decded-definite saving.
 owns-Atractyely d--emb with ribbonas Chldrens Drawers-H1enstiched 12-the 19c knd-now 1oc.
 Chldrens GoHnsTrimmed with --siz 6-the 35c kind--now 25c
 Muslin Drawers-Iiemstiched and tucked-al 1S-the 29c kind-now f5e
 Muslin Pecoats-Fifteen of han embroderygloups of fine tucSsthe ssc knd--now A Wofnens Peticoas-Nneteen lace nsertionful lace kind--now 75c.
 Wonen Gowns-Ribbon rimmed-kigh mono embroidery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
A Carload of $50 Sewing Machines$ SIS

You can thank Dren- nen's for the present oppor- tunity for a 15.0O Sewing Machine that usual install ment houses sell for 5000 or 35.00-and you may pay us 800 cash and then 800 a month. This machine is ac- curately described thus:
 HIGH ARM. f DROP HEAD. OAK CABINET.
 FIVE DRAWERS. :. TEN (tO YEARS GUARANTEE. FULL SET NICKEL PLATED ATTACHMENTS.
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Be autify Your Home Without Spending Money
Supposing you and the writer were ensconsed ln some cozy nook talking
} ASK FOR ||Ds2L.6REEN STAMPS


 over retailing in general and cash retailing in par ticular-and you suddenly popped out the question::
 SsHow is it that
 pr e nnen's business
 which-too-is most
 all cash-has grown so
 much faster than all
 the other stores here
 abouts?o
 'Sposin' = l say-you popped out that question: wouldn't you be a bit sur prlsed to get your answer in just two words" -"eTrad- ing Stamps?'
 Certainly you would.
 0f'course honesty-mod- ern methods large stocks and so on-have had some thing to do with it-but then other merchants have large stocks and are hon.  est-Drennen s have no monopoly of that kind. BUT
 NO OTHER DEPART MENT STORE ENJOYS THE RIGHT TO HAN DLE IS. 6 H." GREEN TRADING STAMPS IN ALL BIRMINGHAM.
 And no other store can. Do you get the full force of that?
 Do you--can you under stand this wonderful ad vantage which Drennen's affords it's customers that no other department store CAN offer?
 This is the reason Dren- nen's are surely climbing into the position of lead ership." More and more are the people of Birming- ham realizing that these Grading Stamps" which cost them absolutely noth- ing are the means of fur nishing and beautifying their homes. They real ize-too-that Drennen $ are abreast of the times in providing the same liberal policy of giving IS. & H." Green Trading Stamps as the leading stores in the big cities-Seigel-C Cooper Co.,, Greenhut X Co.-New York-A. D. Matthews Brooklyn - Rothschild & Go. = Chicago Henry Seigel - Boston - Rosen- baum = Pittsburg = and hundreds of other leading stores in the various big cities.
 Do you-reader-trade where you get IS. X H.' Green Trading Stamps? If it's just possible that you do not-come here and investigate this Trading Stamp plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
$9 Leather Chairs $6.75

Mighty comfortable as well as looking and being a handsome piece of furni- ture4is this genuine leath
 CT rocker-golden oak spring seat-regularly sold by us at 9.O0-special 6.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
House Dresses 98c

Every woman will ap- preciate this neat house dress = why = madam you couldn't make one yourself at the price.
 And only ninety-eight cents.
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Rug Specials

We are in a position to save you money on Rugs of all kinds these days-as these prices amply prove: sx12 Smiths Administer Rugs 1893
 sx12 Wilton Velvet Rugs 1860
 27x54 inch Axm inster Rugs 1.so
 o*o Axm'nster Rugs 2.5o
 Brussels 27x54 Rugs 9sc
 orussc's 5oxI2 Rugs t.eS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Art Goods That You Want

All the town is wanting-and so far we know get only here account of the great demand these:
 '.Peri-Lusa" embroidery cotton-white and colors-- including the plum-per ball 25c
 Pere No. crochet-white-full skein--enough to make one bag per skein 39c
 Eiderdown Wool-back- whte-navy- light blue brown and pnk--per skein 15c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Two Corset Specials

On sa4e Monday and Tuesday go two corset spe
 cials-a 200 k. X G. cor set for 69c
 Warner corset = high bust-long hips-fou' gar ters LOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
The Bargain Basement

In this Bargain Basement' you will find at all times limited quantities odds and ends and small lots generally-from various departments throughout the store. When stock gets depleted-when some thing has to be sold quickly down goes into the Bar
 gain Basement''- down it goes--too-in price sometimes just about half what it formerly Get the habit of dropping in Drennen's Bargain Basement''- because often the very thing you probably want here but in too limited quantity to advertise only visit will reveal all the attractions of the Bargain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
$2 Umbrellas for 98c


 Rain or shine you'll do well to avail yourself of this most unusual umbrel- Ia special. It's a close fold ing paragon frame-steel rod-covered with fast black waterproof dyed tai feta-cape edge-handles in Directoire shape-sil- yer or gold trimmed plain or hand chased-al- so new mission and long gold handles = regular price 200. Special 98c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
The Higher Cost of Livin Solved by Drennen's
 Grocery Department

What do you pay for the following elsewhere? We'll note then how much cheaper Drennen's sells.
 16 lbs Granulated Sugar1.oo l can Morning Glory Cali fornia Peaches 35c 1 can Mt. Hamilton Lemon Cling Peaches 25c 1 can Plymouth Rock Apri- cots 25c l can Womack's Stringless Beans 15c
 1 can Batavia Red Fitted Cherries BOG ? cans Batavia Corn-fin- est quality 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Sl2.50 Silver Mesh Bags $4.98

On sale go lot of beautiful German silver mesh bags extra large size-heavy carved frame-fine mesh kid ned-regular price 12 5o-specia 49S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
All Children's Hats Have
 Been Divided in Two Lots

LOT NO. 1-At 5oc-This in- cudes fine line of Felt Hats originally sold up to 200.
 LOT NO. 2-At 98c-This in- cludes fine quality Felt Hats-all colors--originalIy sold up to $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Silks and Dress Goods Specials

The growing popularity of this Silk and Dress Goods Department is explained by such attractions these:
 Lining guaranteed. Special 68c AZ Beaded Chffon-evenlng shades 125 Special 69c in Storm Serge value 52 in. Cream Storm serge-139 value Special 98c In. in, all 1.50v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Regular $9 Beds $5.25

Here's a bed that is usu- ally sold at 9.00-we recall once it was advertised spe cial at 7.5O and proved a wonderful seller-it comes in Vernis Martin finish or white enamel-has full ? inch posts-and is a beau- tifully looking as well as serviceable bed. Special only 5.25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Some $12.5O Misses
 Coats For Only $5

As pretty a line of 12.50 coats that you I've seen in many a day-but they are all now marked at 800 these come in browns and green mixtures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

suit IS you can save now no matter what your boys want for wear-iust a few of the many new cut prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
$7.5O Cut Glass Jug and Plumbers at $4.98

Beautifully cut-sparkling white cut glass jug and six tumbers to matclset complete-cos 7.50 in excu- sive iewerv sores-here now 498
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

An extra special-Two thousand yards Silk Remnants in ten q to 10) yard lengths-worth up to 150 a yard. Special 24c
 Plenty salespeope will be at this table s1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

1 Il r Il lSll- ings and cut | h e prices in
 d Il ticipa-.
 [ 0 Il of
 c T Q a [ ing a new and large boys de- lartlllellt.
 h c le-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
All Our Ladies' and QL OQ Misses $15.O0 Coats 4O. IO

Madam--n --no matter whether you have bought new coat nohere's opportunity to buy latest style coat for itteess than half prcethat it will be real economy to own two coats.
 These coats i'll a number of styles including Nor folk effects-saor colars-back and brown checksback a5d a5do@Gou payyvin Mellon '''fh--"0rfh to 6.98
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

Mems Trousers 95c.
 Boys Knee Pants 15c.
 Sweater Coats 39c. Children's Wool capes 19c. 12c Outing Remnants Sc. 6c Outing Remnants 4c. 15c Madras-yard wide oc. Avondale Chambray Sc. PercaIe Cambrlc finish Sc.