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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
DAINTY LINEN COVER
CAN BE USED FOR PINcUsHiON
CASE OR A sAcHET.
Either in White With the Same Color
OF Ribbons or Blue or Pink Linen
With Requisite Embroi.
deries in Cotton.

white linen cover that can be
used as pincushion case or a sachet
Is made from white linen, scalloped,
eye.letted and embroidered with de-
sign or monogram on the top.
Draw circle ten inches in diam.
tter and divide II on the edge into
twelve points OF compound scaIlops.
Each point consists OF a top central
scailop with two on each side OF 1t
making slope OF an inch and one
half. The scallops should be about
one-quarter Of an inch deep.
Three-quarters OF an inch from the
lowest point OF the scaliop draw eye
lets "a TO the circle, two to each point.
In the center may go a neur-de-lis, a
spray OF flowers. or a monogram, all
10 be worked In solid embroidery.
Trace the pattern-which should be
G-awn on heavy paper-on a top OF
line white linen. For the under side
overlap two selvedges OF the linen a
half.inch and draw the circle on the
two pieces as II one. This gives an
opening al the middle OF back when
the cover Is finished. 4 buttonhole
10 put In the middle OF the upper lap
and a button on the under one
Work the eyelets on the back with
white mercerized cotton and the cen
trail design and eye!ets OF the top.
Basic the two pieces together and
buttonhole the scallop through the
two thicknesses OF linen. This makes
the cover in one piece instead OF the
customary top and bottom laced to-
gether.
Run white or colcred baby ribbon
through the eyelets and tie in a many.
looped bow at one side. For the
satchet make a circular case OF white
muslin and I'LL with orris root or
lavender. II the cover Is used for a
pin cushion, the cushion part is made
from one and one.half.inch circles OF
satin stuffed with wool or bran, 10
be Arm but rather fat.
These covers are dainty when kept
entirely white with white ribbon, but
are pretty for girls room made OF
blue or pink linen embroidered in
white mercerized cotton or in colored
cottons on a white background
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
FOR TRlNKETS AND PINS

Here is very handy rincushion
and trinketbox. quite easy TO make.
The top OF the box is we'll padded
with cotton wool. and then covered
with some pretty remnant OF silk. last
ened just inside the lid with glue.
The sides OF the box are covered in o
like manner. and the interior is loose
ly lined with soft silk Short rib
bon strings chosen of color TO har-
monte with that OF the silk are fast
ened to the lid and front OF the box.
10 secure II when closed.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
impossible Roads.

Where weeds are left to flourish
along the roadsides the snow will be
quite liable to drift in and make the
roads impossible. This will call for
a few good resolutions on the part OF
those who must travel these roads
that next year these roadsides will be
cleared, but like other good resolu'
lions they will be forgotten when an
other year rolls around. "'Twas ever
thus"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16

board, so that tin should be used iol
preference, and piece cut from the
top OF meat tin will answer the pur
pose. To this. the remaining part OF
the cover is easily attached. and a
slit left upon one side for the handle
For appearance sake the sean,
round the top may be edged with cord
and loop OF tape should be sewn on
where indicated for removing the cosy
from the jug. and the words shaving
Water" can be worked in colored wool
upon one side.
A double thickness OF material
should be used throughout. and the
base and the slit for the handle bound
at the edges with braid chosen OF the
same color as wool and cord.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
Mourning BAGS.

Square. fiat wristbags OF black mat
leather. with metal fastenings OF
blackened silver, are smart for half.
mourning street costumes. For mourn.
ing in the first stage IL bag be car
ried at all. II must be made OF the
material OF the gown. or OF black
English crepe
When the black.and.white stage OF
mourning is reached. there Is no end
TO the pretty Chains and belts and
shoe buckles Of crystal and jet COM
bined Black and white enamel COM
bined are wrought into tempting orna-
ments suitable for half mourning.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16

not improve on velvet as material TO
make our evening wraps OF, and this
is equally successful in dark color,
such as black bordered with white, old
blue with sable or marten, and geran.
ium. Cerise pink or scarlet with black
fox or skunk. which are among n va.
riety Of combinations which contrast
admirably, and should be selected
with a view OF best suiting the color.
ing Of the wearer.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
WARM WRAPS A NECESSITY
When This important Require.
mert Is Neglected.

II Is highly dangerous. TO say the
least OF il. 10 come out Of the heated
atmosphere Of a theater or private
house. as so many OF us do, and SC
INTO the cold night air. or stand In n
drsught while taxicab or car is be.
Ing hailed. without being sufficiently
clai.
Thus TOO diaphanous wrap should
be avoided for winter use. and some.
hing warmer and more substantial
ihould be worn.
For this reason. therefore. one can.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
Lettuce Is Quite Hardy.

a hardy plant that meets the smiles
and frowns OF the weather with a
good grace Is lettuce. The seed may
be sown very early, II the ground is
not frozen, and treated like beets or
onions. 1t is one OF the cool plants.
so called. With the first warm
weather 1t will be ready to grow, and
will soon be large enough for use.
None OF the salad plants is more
welcome. Besides its uses as a salad
plant 1t makes a good pot herb,
though its value for this purpose is
not we'll known.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
Auxiliary Planter.

sious, as It enables the planter to be
used In conjunction with any other
suitable farm implement AS an in
stance, It will be conceived that to at
tach a planter thus constructed to fol-
low gang plows or harrows would
serve to shorten the operation OF pre-
pairing the field by just so much time,
cost and labor as would be needed TO
plant the field after the bed has been
prepared. as is the present custom.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
He Ouoht 70 Get II.

ION what grounds do you seek q d.
vorce from your wife?" asked the law
yer
Simply because OF a pun" replied
the long suffering husband. You see.
she's a sculptress. and II gets on my
nerves TO hear her remark twenty
times a day. viii you love me when I
mold?"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
Gardening With a Wheel Hoe.

The real pleasures OF gardening re-
main unknown TO the person who has
never used wheel hoe. This modern
invention stimulates good gardening.
BY its use a person can cultivate his
whole garden before breakfast, and
feel proud OF the accomplishment.
The experienced gardener will use It
often, and thus keep the soil OF his
garden in ideal condition.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
Ideal BARNARD.

OF course the ideal barnyard Is one
made OF crushed rock and cement, but
this Is quite expensive and Is hardly
necessary. With clean dry yard sur
rounding the dairy barn the milk can
10 kept in perfect condition as It is
uot q difiicult matter to remove every
particle OF manure or mud from the
yard every day.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
DEVICE FOR DOUBLE HARNESS
Attachment Shown In Illustration viii
BE Found Convenient and Tells
Its Own Story.

II is often desirable to hitch up a
double team with single harness
where a regular double harness is not
at hand. or II at hand is perhaps too
heavy. The special objection to using
a breast plate in double rig has been
the difficulty Of attaching II TO the
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
seven YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Sikeston, Mo. -" For seven years I
suffered everything. was in bed for

four or five days at .
time every month,
and so weak 1 could
hardly walk. I had
cramps, backache
and headache, and
was 80 nervous and
weak that I dreaded
20 see anyone or
have anyone move in
the room. The doc
tors gave me medi-
cine TO ease me al
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
AUXILIARY PLANTER IS NEW
Implement May BE Used in conjune.
ton With Any Other Piece Of
Farm Machinery.

An auxiliary planter. the invention
OF A. X. Baldwin of Springfield. Mo,
Is described by the Scientific Ameri-
can as follows:
The accompanying illustration
shows side view OF a planter con-
structed and arranged in conformity
with the present invention, pictured
In conjunction with an independent
hauling truck. The advantage Is OBJ.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
HANDY TOOL IS NEGLECTED.
old-Fashioned Shaving Horse Rarely
Seen on Farms at Present Time
lis Easily Made.

The old-fashioned shaving horse Is
one OF the handiest tools used on the
farm, but is rarely seen at the present
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
Deep-Sea Version.

Tommy Cod-What is II they call q
pessimist, pa?
Pa Coda pessimist, my son. is q
fish who thinks there is hook in ev-
cry worm. Puck.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16

yoke so the horse might easily hold
back the load. The device shown In
the sketch tells its own story. The
extra front attachment passes back
and connects with the breeching CIV
ing the same power to the horse In
holding back the load as he has in
single harness.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16

The mind has more room In II than
most people think. II you would but
furnish the apartments-Gray.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
Shaving Horse.

time. II is easily constructed and
nothing else really takes its place in
the work II Is intended 10 do.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-16
To Merchants ONLY

Crockery, China, Glassware, Lamps,
HotelDishes, Fountain Supplies, etc.
Wholesalers and Manufacturing Agents.
Write for catalog or salesman. SIOUX CITY
CROCKERY CO., 3o9-3ll Neb ST., Sieax City. Ia.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

-fal army, and deliver them
both 10 the commandant OF the first
military post you find. Insist upon
reaching him In person. 1t makes no
difference which army the post be-
longs to, for this is matter Of hui
mainly. The Federal outpost at Nc
MILAN 10 the nearest to us; make for
there. You understand"
The boy saluted gravely. all mis-
chief gone from his face.
Il do, SIR he said. But I'd a darn
sight rather stay here and tight
You will be back in plenty Of time
to take hand. my lad. Now. men
and / turned to the dark. expectant
ring about me-"this is no ordinary
duty Of your enlistment, and wish
no one to accompany me tonight who
does not volunteer for the service.
Seven Federal soldiers and four wom.
en-. three of them virginians. are at
tackled at the house We have just left
by large party of bushwhacking
guerillas, the offscourings Of he'll.
Every one Of you knows what that
means viii you go with me to their
rescue?"
No one seemed anxious to be first
to speak. could see them look aside
uneasily at one another,
"Bungay," said, Il feel sure you
will go, for your wife is there"
"Mariar7"
Yes: Miss Minor told me this after
noon, but I had forgotten to mention
it."
The little man sprang into the air
and came down with whoop.
"The bloody devils!" he cried ex-
citedly. "Ye bet Ill 60"
"Come, Sergeant. speak up: what
do you men say?"
81 like not to fight NIT der yam
KEGS, he admitted candidly, but der
vomens, by Chiminy, dot yos anoder
ting. will 60, Captain; mein Colt,
yaw."
Were with you. sir" spoke voice
after voice gravely. around the dark
circle, and then Sands added: Wen
snow them thar fanks how the john
ny Rebs kin fight, sir"
Ten minutes later Glen, bearing his
two messages to the Blue and Gray.
was speedinsly recklessly through the
black night northward, while my little
squad was moving cautiously back
over the road we had 80 lately tray
ersed.
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Ther. was 4 quick outburst OF

There was 4 quick outburst OF
flame. thunderous report. and. with
out waiting to soc or hear more, I
sprang forward through the dense
smoke, and raced madiy toward the
front door. Catoa painted at my side.
and | could hear the heavy feet Of
score u men pounding the turf 30
hind US. The rush was 70 rapid. tina
noise so great ana confusing. l could
not distinguish whether we we're even
fred upon from the rear, but marked
red fash at one OF the windows in
our front, and heard behind me .
sharp vail OF agony.
III any man drops, pick him upi-
called, and at that moment We
sprang up the steps, and began pound
ing loudly against the door.
Open upi" shouted the Lieutenant
anxiously. brennan. open up. quicks
It's Cation with help"
though It never would open. A
volley crashed into us. and Sands
pitched down upon his face. cIutching
at the man next him as he fell. I
glanced back anxiously--a dark. con-
fused mas OF men. without military
formation. were running across the
open space toward us.
Bout facet" I shouted. Load ~
will--hrei''
We poured one scattering volley
into them. II halted their movement
for moment, and then the door
opened scant crack
lis this you, Cnton7"
Yes: for Gods sake. open up!"
The heavy door swung slowly in
ward. and with wild rush to be first
we surged headlong into tho hall.
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of him two years ago-he killed man
in the Sixth North Carolina, and took
to the hills. Since then he has Gevel-
oped into Quite leader for such sc N,
and has proven himself a merciless
monster. Yol have no suggestion to
offer as Il how we had better attempt
to get in
He sho 3 LIS head despondingiy.
What taton does Brennan 6e-
THE fro Of the house; the main
point OF aitscs has been there"
We could distinguish the sound Of
firing by this time, and its continuous
vo.ume convinced me that Cations
estimate OF the number engaged was
not greatly oyerdrawn. AS We topped
the summit Of the hill great burst
of red fire Ieaped suddenly high into
the sky.
Great God, waynei we are too
latei" he cried wildly. Those devils
have fred the house"
with ferceif throbbing heart
gazed down a pc flames far below IN
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Il know It, but those women must
be saved nevertheless" answered
firmly. my mind settled. This is no
time for personal quarreling, and
whatever color of cloth we wear those
outlaws are our common enemies, to
be hunted down like wild beats.
have seen specimens of their fiendish
cruelty that make my blood run cold
to remember. The very thought OF
those who are now exposed falling
into such hands is enough to craze
one; death would be preferable a
thousand tines. How many fighting
men have your"
Seven fit for duty"
win you ride forward, or go back
with us?''
We must send word"-and the gal
liant fellows voice shook-"but God
knows, Wayne, want to go back. If
we both live | am to marry Celia
Minor"
81 understand" said gravely.
"Ebers, who is your best rider,"
TT vos dot funny leetle yellow Glen,
Captain"
Glen, come here"
The trooper, a mere boy, with
freckled face and great honest gray
eyes, but wiry and tough as steel,
pushed his way through the group and
faced me.
Glen" said, your Sergeant tells
me you are the best rider in the troop.
am going to intrust you with the
most important duty of all. The lives
OF every one of US and of four help
less women depend entirely upon your
riding. You take two horses, XII
both II necessary, but stop for moth
ing until your duty is done. You are
to carry note from me, and another
from this Gentleman. who is an officer
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

A Union Of vank and rsp.

A Union OF Yxnk and Her.
As the heavy door changed behind
us some one upon the outside began
pounding upon II, while with deadly
chug bullet crashed into the oaken
panel.
"Donnerwetterl" shouted a deep
voice, wildly. Captain. | am yet out
NIT der bullets"
With q crash | flung aside the thick
iron bar which answered as a lock.
and drew in the Sergeant, yet painting
heavily from his hard run.
"By Chiminy. dot vas q narrow
squeak he exclaimed. as I released
my grasp upon him and hurled ths
door back into its place.
A dim light swinging suspended
from the ceiling OF the great wide iaii
revealed clearly the scene within. As
I turned | heheld Brennan for the first
time, and his face remains memory.
Standing with his back to the stair
railing, a revolver grasped tightly in
either hand his eyes burning. his
countenance flushed with anger. and
clouded by doubt. he appeared almost
like one distracted. At sight Of me
he gave up all attempt to control his
raging temper.
what does all this meant he de
manded hoarsely. Who are these
men? caton. II you have betrayed
us. by God. win shoot you dead"
There III no betrayal returned the
Lieutenant, coolly. These men ars
friends
"Friendsg' he laughed cynically.
Friends? In that uniform, and you
attired In a Rebel cavalry IacketY
F,riends7 that fellow over thereY' and
be pointed derisively at me with bis
pistol barrel Damn you. but | be-
Iieve you are all pack Of lying
thieyesi"
Cations face burned. He took one
step toward him, his hands clinched.
and when he spoke his clear voice
shook with intense indignation.
Major Brennan" he said coldly de-
iiberate, you are my superior officer.
but you go beyond all privileges Of
rank In those words. say these men
are friends: they have sunk the issues
of war In order that they may answer
the call OF humanity. If you dare Inn
peach my motives any further. shall
hurl back the covardly insult in your
face | win take no such words. sir.
from any living man
Brennan looked at him. his lips
STRUGGLING with the nfterauea that
would not come Knowing well thu
danger OF such delay, hastily pushed
aside the ring Of men, and fronted
him. determined to end this foolish
ness then and there.
Major Brennan" said 9rmly ig~
noring his efforts to silence me, -yoa
CoNTINUEp on sTH PAGE.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Sold Entire stock

Messrs. Stotler & Sperow, ll9 North
Queen st. Martinsburg, w. Va, this
week sold their entire stock Of Mems
Clothing and Gents Furnishing. 10
Messrs. Jones and Jollifie, of Fred
erick, Maryland, who Will close out
the stock Immediately. their Special
Sale will begin, Tuesday, January g.,
1912.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
State of Ohio. city of Toledo. l.
Lucas County. So.


Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he in
senior partner Of the firm OF r. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City Of To-
ledo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
A. ID. 1886.
(SeaD A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. TIC.
. Take Halls Family Pnls for constipation.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
CHAPTER xxx.
A Mission for BeeIzobub.

- miSSiOH TOT BceiLcDubs
AS we picked our way slowly for.
ward through the gloom CLEANED
from Cation all he knew regarding the
situation before us. My own knowi-
edge OF the environments of the Minor
house helped me greatly to appreciate
the difheuises to be surmounted. He
had succeeded In his escape by dodg-
ing amonglthe negro cabins where the
attacking line appeared weakest, but
expressed the conviction that even
this slight gap would be securely
closed long before we reached there.
Have they sufficient men, then, to
cover thoroughly all four sides?"
asked.
ITO the best of my judgment, there
must be fully two hundred and fifty In
the gang aid apparently they operate
under strict military discipline. 1t is
revelation to me, Wayne, OF the
growing power of these desperate fell
lows. knew they were becoming
numerous ahd bold, but this surpasses
anything | could imagine. More, they
are being constantly recruited by new
arrivals. Asparty of at least dozen
came in while l was hiding behind the
stables. heard them asking for the
leader"
What did they call him?"
"Lory, or Laurie, or something like
that They claimed to be deserters
from Lees army, but two or three Of
them wore our uniforms"
It's Red Lowrie," l said grayely,
more impressed than ever with the
seriousness OF the situation. Il heard
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

Mr.. +. NJ. Noll viii make sale of his
stock and farming implements at his
home on the DR.. s. N Myers farm,
four miles west of IartiusbIrg on the
road leading from NoIlviile to Ard en-.
The date has not yet been set but it
will take place about Feb. l.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP has been
nseS Tor over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
MOIAERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHINC, with PERFECT SUCCESS II
bOOIHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS,
Al.IAIS all PAINS CURES WIND collie, and
10 the eest remedy for DIARRHEA. It Is abb
soluteiy harmless BE sure and ask for Ma
winsiows Soothing Syrup" and take no other
hid Twenty-Five ce1ts bottle
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
PRoTRACrED MEETING.

Rev. Mr.. Fleming, pastor of the NJ.
E. church at Bunker Hill will begin a
protracted meeting at that church on
next Sunday evening at 7 o'clock.
During the week the hour for begin
ming services will be 7.30 to suit the
country people.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

If You ARE A rRIFLE SENSITIVE
About the size of your shoes, it's some
satisfaction to know that many peo.
pie can wear shoes size smaller by
shaking Aliens Foot Ease into them :.
Just the thing for Patent Leather
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Tor RENT.

Small Farm, 20 acres, limestone and
bottom land, 5 miles from Martins
burg, good honse and barn. Good
home, apple orchard. Money rent.
See X. POOLE.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THIS PAPER RE
csIvRD with the GUARANTEE that the
CIRCULATION Of the STATESMAN
EXCEEDS thEs d any PAPER pub-
ished In Martinsburg. Berkeley
coanty. West Virginia.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
N AN WANTED.

Married man wanted 10 attend Or
chard on west side of Norlh Mountain
Address CHAS DICK,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Observation-Disclosures.

Entered at the:Post ONCE In Martinsburr. ".
a.. as second class matter.