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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
KEEP THE EARTH HABlTABLE
Importance Of the Worm in the Econ
omy Of Nature Was First Re
veaIed by Darwin.

The discovery of a new species OF
earthworm may awake but languid
interest In the layman's mind, yet
those minute studies OF the humble
works OF nature that result in bring
ing to light previously unrecognized
Inhabitants of the soil really possess
very high degree of interest, since
they often indicate unsupported pro
cesses whereby the earth is kept In
a condition to be the home and nour'
Usher OF man.
Darwin surprised the general read
ing public by his revelations OF the
indispensable role played by the hum,
BILE earthworm In cultiVating the soil
He showed how the strength Of a
pigmy was changed into that or q
giant by the virtue OF numbers and OF
industry, SO that the richest soil was
turned over and over again by the H.
bors Of earthworms and thus kept In a
fertile condition.
When, however, Darwin discovered
the Importance of the work done by
worms, he was not aware OF the ex
istence of more than eight or ten
species In Great Britain. Now, owing
to the labors of students who have de
voted their time to the study OF
earthworms in that country, at least
twenty different species are known
and vast amount of interesting in
formation has been gathered concern
ing their character and habits.
II might be thought that there is
not much difference among worms
but. az a matter OF fact, there is fal
moro difference than exists among
many more pretentious forms Of ami
NAL life. Short worms and Ions
wormsj worms that climb trees, ano
others that never leave the ground
worms whose color is green, brown
rose red and iridescent, and some thai
are described by the enthusiastic anc
admiring naturalists as meat anc
pretty" figure among the various spe
cies that have been classitied.-Har
per's Weekly.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20

II you would win life's battle you
must be hard hitter and good
gutter.
A suspicious man will always find
what he's looking for IL he looks long
enough.
In these days of high cost OF living.
a medicine that gets man up out Of
bed and able TO work in few days Ia
variable and welcome remedy.
John Heath, Michigan Bar, Cal. had
kidney and bladder trouble, was con-
fined to his bed, unable TO turn
without help. Il commenced using
Foley Kidney Pills and can truly say
| was relieved at once" His ex-
ampse il worth following. Hite's
Drug Store,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
But One Distinction.

Mrs. j. G. Phelps Stokes (Rose
Pastor) said in recent address In
New York. apropos Of certain dishon-
est financial methods:
"They tell a story about man of
this type 1t appears that. as he got
out OF his motorcar one day. thief
snatched a silk handkerchief from the
pocket of his sable-lined overcoat.
"The millionaire grabbed the thief
and looked around for a police officer.
Then the thief, squirningly in HIS
grasp, said
"'Ah, let me co. Come on now,
let me go. AFTER all, boss, the only
difference between you and me Is that
you're maxim your sixth or seventh
million while I'm still workin' on my
first"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
IT AsToNisHsD THE COOK
Marvellous Appetite Of "Mr. ciarsn-
doH," Whose Name Was Pass
port to kitchen's Best.

j. Hayden-C Clarendon, eating his
three meals In q German grill OF much
renown, has, day by day, extended his
acquaintanceship from the steward to
each Of the walters and from thence
into the kitchen to the cooks. And 1t
80 happened a while ago that one OF
the cooks had had to send his wife to
a hospital. Clarendon, ever thought
full, bought flowers and sent them out
to the kitchen to be forwarded thence
to the hospital,
This, OF course, made him more
than solid with the culinary depart
ment OF the big restaurant, with the
result that whenever waiter an
nounced that the order was for Mr..
Clarendon" the cooks would SO to
the limjt in getting him the best
steaks and chops and serving them as
works Of art.
The walters weren't slow in learn
ing that the werd Clarendon" was
the passport to the kitchens best
the open sesame, as 1t were.
So 1t happened that one afternoon
waiter came into the kitchen with
the order:
''T-bone steak. rare, for Mr.. Claren-
DON"
The man at the broiler threw up
his hands.
Whats come over Mr. Clsrendone"
he asked In establishment. HE has
, had two porterhouse steaks, boiled
SALMON, ham and eggs, three oyster
stews, ssnddahs, chops, and now he
wants a T-bone steak-and all In an
hourI"-San Francisco Chroniole,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
Notice to the Republican Elect.
ors of Charlevoix County

hereby ANNOUNCE pyself as CAN
didate for the Republican nopi1s-
ton for Judge Of probate III this
county at the primary election ap.
pointed TO be held Oh the last Ties.
day In August, this year
lam DOW serving my third term IN
this Office. ! like the work and The
compensation that gurs with IT. there
fore lam oandidatei and II ma
jority Ut the ELECTORS express them
selves that lam their choice fer ALI
other term, will administer the
pf,ice for another term TO the best OF
my ability.
July !, 1912 JOHN ". HARRIS
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
Buried Without rrapplnqs Of Woo.

In accordance with the written wish
of the late Graham Gilmour. the we'll
known airman, who net his death at
Richmond. Surrey, England, the other
day,-that his funeral might be "mer-
ry and bright" the coffin was taken
from Richmond to Mickleham In a
motor car, which was draped with
blue, and the grave was lined with
azaleas and ivy. The flowers sent were
principally daffodils, violets, and car
nations. A bunch of mimosa and VIC
lets bore the inscription: I'm sorrow.
ing memory of one whose youthful
spirit and kindly words cheered day
In an old woman's lonely life"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20

All dogs in the city OF East Jordan
must be muzzled on or before Satur-
day, July 20lh. Any owner falling To
comply with this order will be dealb
with according to the ordinance.
HENRY w. COOK.
Chief OF Police.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
Notice to the Republican Elec
tors of Cbarlevoix County.

hereby ANNOUNCE myself as a can
didate for re- nomination Tn the Office
OF sheriff on the Repn blipan ticket at
the primary election August 81.
Trusting thatmy conduct OF the Of
fee has been spch as TO secure your
approval, your support Will be ap'
preciated.
I 25Lf FORD p. ROBBINS.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
His "Dutch Courage"

A rat found his food supply miss
ing after the distillery was closed and
there we're no more scraps from din
per pals. He had always been a pre-
else rat and teetotaler, but now the
emergency was extreme and he took
to drink.
A small quantity Of young liquor
had been left behind and this the rat
tasted cautiously. 1t was like liquid
barbed wire and the jolt was instan
taneous. He took another drink anc
Strengthened up, sled with new sen
satlons. A third put him on bis
launches and he exclaimed loudly;
Bring on your cat"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
Tuesday. August 81, 1912

lucSudy, august HIi lP1S
For the purpose of voting upon the
following proposition, as per resOlu-
tion of the Board Of Supervisors OF
said County Of Charlevoix. duly
passed by said board, viz
To raise 10y bonded Indebtedness
agar ST. the taxable property OF the
said County Of Oharleyaix, the
sum OF Three Hundred and Fifty
THOUSAND Dollars 1880 900 pQl for the
construction and maintenance Of
County Roads. and TO issue bonds Of
said County for The SAID sum OF three
hundred and fifty thousand dollars
1890, 900 co.
Ballots will be provided reading as
follows:
For the issuing Of County Ru ads to
raise money for the construction and
maintenance OF County Roads
If YES.
For the issuing of county bonds to
raise money for the construction and
maintenance Of County Roads
Il ] NO.
All legal votes found To contain a
cross (x) in the square before the word
YES will be cuunJed for said PROPOSE.
tion; and all legal votes found To CON
tain cross Xxi in the square before
the word NO will be counted against
said proposition.
WOMEN VOTERS
Every woman who possesses the
quail dcations OF male electors and
owns property assessed for tax OF
owns property subject Ia taxation
jointly with her husband. or with any
other person, or who owns property on
contract and pays taxes thereon. all
such property being located some
where within said County Of Charlie
voix, Will be entitled To vote on said
proposition, provided such person has
her name duly registered in accord
ance with the provisions Of the stat
utes OF the State OF Michigan.
The polls OF said election will be
open>a 100 O'Clock A. NJ. aud vii
remain open until 800 O'Clock p. NJ
of said day OF said Election.
Dated this 18th day oil July, A. ID
1912.
DANIEL S. PAXTON,
Clerk OF Charlevoix County.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nesice to ELECTORS.

take this peans Of Announcing my
candidacy for the Republican nomuas
tion for Register Of Deeds at the
August primary. II my conduct of
the Office in the past has been such as
To meet your approval your support
will he appreciated.
2Dtf ROMEO a. EMREY.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20

Any man who repeats all he hears
talks u much.
Consider the running expenses OF a
fast Young man.
One system Of winning at love Is
systematic hattery.
Uneasy lies the head that sports a
homemade haircut,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
R. L. LEWIS,

/ hereby announce my candidacy,
for the Republican nomination for
the office OF Prosecuting Attorney, at
the Primary, August 2Tth. 1912.
RoLLIE l.. LEWIS.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
Notice,

herebv announce myself as a re=
publican candidate for the office of
Couuty Treasurer. subject to tile pri-
mary election TO be held August 9th.
2l-3 DANIEL S. PAYToN,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
For Judge Of Probate

wish TO annOuuoo tO tho Renubli-
an electors OF CharlevQix county
Lam candidate for The RepublI-
1mination for Judge OF Probate
- the Primary Election Aug
ELIsAH N. CLINK
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
To Republican, Electors Of Char
levOix County.

desire tp announce my candidacy
fur the Republican nomination for
County Treasurer at the August Pri-
mary.
EFT Roy l.. LORRAINE.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
Carpets! Carpets!

At Enpey Bros. can be found thu
genuine Columbia Carpet, fast colors.
with ingram weave and reversible ut
the very low price of 35o.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
SPECIAL ELECTION.

Notice Is hereby given that a
spe:lal election will he held 10 the
County of Charevoix, State Michigan
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-07-20
Housewapmino,


rMoved into your coy fiat, eh!T
aYes."
oGoing to have housewarming?"
That's what I'm Just going to ask
the landlord to speak to the janitor
about"
Exonepated.
Indignant Passenger Ito railway
maneger)--Here. l say. l got cinder
in my eye from one Of your beastly
engines, and 1t cost me 10 shillings for
q doctor to get 1t opt and dress the
eye. Now, what do you propose to do
In the matters
Railway Manager-Nothing, my
dear sir, nothing. We have no use for
the cinder, and you are perfectly well
come to 1t. No doubt, strictly speak
ing, you did go of with our property
the cinder Of course, was not yours
but we do not care TO make a fuss
about such a small matter. Pray do
not give the incident moments
thought.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
IN CITY SCHOOL

Spirit Of the Season Made Evident by
Interchange of Gifts and Express
siOns of Good Wishes and Good
Cheer.
Friday, the last school day of the
year, was observed in true Christmas
style at the city graded school. The
spirit Of the Christmas season was
seen everywhere, teachers tables and
children's desks being piled high with
dainty and useful gifts. Every teacher
of the school was the recipient of
numerous precious gifts from the chill
dren and gifts were interchanged be-
tween the children themselves. The
numerous presents given to the teach
in which they are held by the pupils
The chapel exercises for the morn
ing consisted -al0rgel Christmas
songs by the various grades of the
school, the presentation of a memento
to Mr.. ID. r. Lavender by the chill
dren of the school and short talk
by Miss Eva Lee, who was present
on the stage, who ended by telling
the children a delightful story "The
Child's Visit to Santa Claus"
Miss Eva Lee spent the entire day
in visiting the grades of the school,
talking to the pupils and telling them
stories. 1t is needless to say that she
charmed and delighted both teachers
and pupils and that they are all very
grateful 20 her for her fist
The entertainment of story telling,
given by Miss Lee Friday night was
attended by a large and appreciative
audience of children and grown peo-
pie. Though the program was mostly
arranged to please the children, the
elders were highly entertained. The
musical program rendered under the
direction Of Mr. Barton, principal of
the school was enjoyed very much The
stories told by Miss Lee were thor
oughly enjoyed by the large crowd
Of children present. 1t Is always a
source of satisfaction to the patrons
OF the schiol to know that the enter
tainments at the school building are
successful in a financial, as we'll as
In other ways, so 1t would not be
out of the way to state hat quite a
neat little sum was realized.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23

ton stood as bing opposed to the re-
moval, having voted Oh the question
some time previous, while two of the
presbyteries, viz, South Carolina and
Harmony were on record as being in
favor of removal. Following the fail
ure of Greenville to raise the amount
asked, the five presbyteries who had
voted against removal were called to
vote on the question again. AS a re-
suit of the second ballots, Bethel and
Pee Dee several days ago voted in ia
Vor Of removal, thus making four of
the presbyteries to favor it. Enoree
presbytery voted the second time
against removal. 1t is reported that
the moderator Of Charleston presby-
terry refused to call a meeting.
Since the vote now stands four for
removal as against two against it, it is
thought that some steps will be taken
to have Charleston presbytery meet
and have the question voted on there.
The vote Of Charleston presbytery
would then settle the matter finally
or until overtures are again made to
Laurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
A Great Success.

Without a diubt, the entertainment
given by the Schubert Quartet at the
opera house Thursday evening was the
most enjoyable entertainment of it's
Kind that has been given under any
lyceum course in Laurens in quite a
while. If any criticism could be made
it would be that the entertainment
lacked balance. Several more num-
bers of the higher class of music
would have added to the program. The
musical monologne. sung by Mr.. James
Grubb near the ipening of the enter
tainment, put the audience in a good
humor and this lasted through the
evening, Mr.. Grubb being a prime fa-
vorite throughput The quartet is
composed of an unusually able and
versatile set of entertainers. With a
change of program, they would be
welcomed here again
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
PIEDMONT PRESBYTERY AGAINST REMOVAL
CH|CORA REMAINS IN GREFNv|LLE

After long and stiffly fought
meeting of Piedmont presbytery, held
at Seneca yesterday, Piedmont presby-
terry voted against the removal of Chi
cora college from Greenville to Lau-
rens. AS this only leaves Charleston
Presbytery to vote the question Of
removal will be definitely decided
there. The vote now stands four for
removal against three against it with
the possibility of one of them, Charles
ton, being changed. 1t takes five votes
to move the college.
Reviewing the situation briefly as
to the events which have transpired
since Greenville failed to raise the
sum asked by the executive commit
tee of the board of trustees, it should
be stated in the outset that before the
committee made its request of Green
Vile, five presbyteries, viz, Piedmont,
Enoree, Bethel, Pee Dee and Charles
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23

spending some time with her mother,
Mrs. Susan league.
Mrs. Lettie Walker has returned to
Cross Hill, after a stay of ten days,
or more, in Waterloo, at the bedside
of her mother, Mrs. Polly Fuller.
Master Louis Rasor, after a fort
nights visit to his grandparents Prof.
and Mrs. w. p. Culbertson, has re-
turned to his home in Mountville.
Mesdames ] Casper Smith, C. X.
Fuller, W. Fl. Wharton, T. s. Boyd,
j. Robert Anderson and Mrs. G. w.
Long were shopping visitors to Lau-
rens this week.
Mr.. Bluford Putnam has returned
to Fountain Inn, after a business visit
of several days.
Mr.. Rex w. Lanford spent Tuesday
in Greenwood.
Mr.. w. w Campbell spent Wednes-
day in Laurens, on business interests.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
PUBLIC INVITED
To the Hospital Opening on New
Years Day,

To the Hospital Opening on New
Years Day.
Tho Laurens County Hospital will
be open on New Years day for an in
spection by the public. Every person
in the county is cordially invited to
so through the building at any time
during the day, from 10 o'clock in the
morning on. The object of this cpen-
ing is to show the people of Laurens
county what a really modern hospital
1t has within easy reach of every sec
ton
A few weeks ago, the hospital was
moved from it's home on Chestnut
street to its present and permanent
location on South Harper, the home OF
the late Senator j. l.. NJ Irby. This
fine cid home makes an ideal location
for a hospital and the present heads
of the institution have spared no
pains 10 make the Baurens County
Hospital as up-to-date as can be
found anywhere, ranking in modern
improvements with the largest of the
city hospitals. 1t has been entirely
oVerhauied; new water-w works and
electric lighting systems have been
installed; a new steam-heating plant
put in; the rooms re-painted and in
every possible way it is now a thor
oughly up-to-date hospital. There are
at present fire trained nurses con
nected with the institution, with Miss
Julia Irby as the head
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
PRESENTED A FOB.
School Children Play Santa Claus with
Mr.. ID. II. Lavender.

School Children Play Santa Claus With
Mr.. ID. II. Lavender.
Among the pleasant features mark
ing the close of the city schools for
the holidays was the presentation of
a Christmas present by the children
to Manager ID. r. Lavender of the
Motion Picture show. The present
was beautiful gold watch fob and
was given in appreciation OF the many
faVors shown to the children during
the year. Friday morning Mr.. Laven-
der was bombarded and Captured by
fifteen of the tiniest school folks and
pushed and pulled into the school au-
ditorium, where amid the hurras and
cheering Of the entire outfit, he was
presented with the present by Supt.
B. l.. Jones. Mr.. Lavender states that
he doesn't remember what followed
next but there is good authority that
he thanked them in capital little
speech that brought forth many out
bursts of cheers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
Il. B. Nelson Dead,

Thomas Bluford Nelson died Fri
day, December 18th, at his home
south east of Fountain Inn. Mr. Mel
son wac 90 years old, and leaves six
children, thirty-onc grand children,
and ten great grand cildren. Mrs
Nelson who is ninety four years of
age also survives. She Will make her
home with j. III. Nelson, her son. The
funeral service was held at the Bap-
tist church Saturday, conducted by
Rev. j. j. Payscur. Six of the grand
children, Walter VIM, Curtis Nelson,
Darrell Nelson, clyde Nelson, Guy Mel
son and Claud Nelson acted as pail
bearers. MIR. and Mrs. r. B. Nelson
had been married for seventy years.
They were known to practically ev-
crybody in the northern part of Lau-
rcns county and the Southern part of
GrecnVille county. Mr.. Nelson was a
veteran of the war between the sec
tions, having served full four years
in the nfantry.-Fountain Inn Tribune
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
DEATH OF MRS. MONROE.
Mother of Mrs. ii. +. Taylor and Mr..
Il. Lane Monroe Died Rather Sud.
denly Yesterday.

denly Yesterday.
Mr.. C. w. Monroe died at an ad-
vanced age at the home of her son, Mr..
II. Lane Monroe, in this city yester-
day. Her death came very suddenly
as a result of an affection Of the
heart. Though at an advanced age
her death came very unexpectedly
The funeral services will be held this
morning in the Laurens cemetery
Rev. l.. P. MCGEE, her pastor to con
duct the services.
Mrs. Monroe was twice married. Her
maiden name was Lamb and her first
husband was the late Mr.. Luke. OF
this union, two children survive, Mrs
II. f. Taylor and Miss Johnny Luke
Her second husband, the late G. w
Monroe, died some years ago. The
children by this marriage were T. Lane
Monroe, Of this city, and Mac Monroe
of Greenville.
Mrs. Monroe was q Christian woman
of many estimable qualities. Her
death is deeply mourned by the wide
circle of friends and relatives who
knew her.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
WOODROW WILSON
WINS FIRST PRIZE
In the Distribution Of Prizes Given for
School Improvement, Three Laurens
County Schools Participate.

County Schools Participate.
In the spirited contest which has
been carried on in this county for
first place among the schools which
have showed most Improvement of
grounds and buildings, the Woodrow
Wilson school, formerly Pine Top. won
the highest honors, being awarded first
place for this county, thereby secur-
ing prizes aggregating SIS. The
second prize was won by the Pros
pect school and the third by the
Langston schiol. The winner if first
place in the county gets prize of
$25 from the state, second place gets
SIS and third place $40. In addition
to this, the county gives to the winner
of the first place, $50, the second prize
$45 and the third prize $50 The COM
mittee on awards stated that in most
counties the contest for the prizes was
close and 1t is said that tn. contest
i'll Laurens county was particularly
close.
The teacher of the Woodrow Wilson
schiol is Miss Jennie Stuart, If the
Prospect school is Miss Ida Turner,
and of the LangSton school is Miss
Pauline Byrd. These are among the
most progressive teachers of the coun-
ty and certainly will be congratulate
ed upon their work.
The awards were made i'm Columbia
Friday, Miss vii Lou Gray, one OF the
state Judges, being among those who
were present Mt the committee meet
ing. Nearly every county in the state
had live schools to participate in the
contests, only a few being without ap-
plicants for prizes. Laurcns was
among the seventeen counties in the
state which had as many as three ap
plicants for prizes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-12-23
JURY LIST DRAWN.
For Special Term OF General Sessions
Court, which Is to Convene January

For Special Term OF General Sessions
Court, which Is to Convene Januar!
9th.
For the special term OF the court o
general sessions, which is to convene
the first Monday in January, the fol
lowing jurors have been drawn by the
jury commissioners:
X. o. Hunt, Dials.
b. Il. Fuller, Hunter.
J. c. Todd, ScufIietown.
J. G, Martin, Cross Hill.
T. M. Kellett, Dials.
Wistar Martin, Youngs.
A. j, Martin, Youngs.
Il. {. owens, Dials
W. ID. Glenn, Jacks.
j. r. Burton, Waterloo,
D. Is, McCuen, Sullivan.
r. C. billiard, Hunter.