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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
r. Enhroider for "Him."

II ,s not often that one finds an OPP
nortunity to embroider anything ou.
monograms on a mans clothlpg' -, "A
certain proud spouse, however, re-
Gently became an object of envy 10
his friends when he displayed Tor
their admiring glances an embroider,
cd silk shirt. His skillful wife mao
Allied in with lavender silk floss tne
small lavender designs on the whitf
ground. In this particular instance
the embroidering was done after I'M
shirt was made up, just as IL ma
come from the haberdasher's. II Tn
shirt is made at home, the embroic
ering is done before the material .n al
made up. The satin stitch is use
with pleasing results for this purpo IS
II ia only necessary to embroider u
front.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

nished and kept in good repair IL may
he made more attractive than some "
the larger houses on the wide street
do not mean that a person should 90
into a part of the town where prop,
ertv is neglected; but there are many
side streets leading off from nam
residence avenues that are more oe-
s,rable for homes than the man
streets themselves. A house is not
aIwavs a home, whether it be large
~ small have seen many more
real homes in the smaller houses than
IN the larger ones. l think the pro-
no-t,on is very much greater.
The stairway in this little MOUSE
combines a good deal in little space
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Resides leading both upstairs anu
down. It gives a grade entrance "
the cellar, a side entrance 10
kitchen, and it takes up very h''io
room.
Downstairs the main feature Is tne
dining room. which is large enough W
| make a comfortable sitting ROOM anu
il ia especially attractive on account
of the three windows and the gra'e'
Where a chimney can be so placed
no IN accommodate the furnace In the
cellar the range in the kitchen ana
the CRATE in the dining room, you ge'
large amount of comfort and satls-
faction with comparatively little ex-
nense. Other advantages In chin-
new like this are that 1t usually draws
hotter: it climbs out into the upper ar
through the peak of the roof. where IL
e. better supported by the house anu
where II is easier to fix the rool
around II so that 1t will not leak. stu
another advantage Is the additona
height which insures a better dra1t
Chimneys like this draw better 10
another reason-they are surrounoe'
nv warm rooms, and the hues ar
easily heated. Hot air naturally goe
M; so the ordinary cold draft OF IN
chimney is increased by this naturs
phenomenon. All you nave 10 10
have things right. is to follow natur.
laws and take ADVANTAGE OF them !
promote the end desired.
Th9iAtle house is only ~ feet VIC
by ss wbet long. without measurin
cb the pCfch. A 22-foot house can
10 comfortably placed on q 80 or So.io
-, lot and leave plenty OF breatnii
,si space or all sides. Then, 1t does n
cost G great deal to build a compa
ma little house from this plan ono
,ss ordinary favorable circumstances
~. material and labor supply sz'o
,s,. should build it complete. with pun
Nv. ing furnace. piping for gas anu "
a ing for electricity.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Trunk Accessory.

wnen travelling don't try TO 90
,.saut the little accessories OF dress
.hst freshen up the costume and the
wasrer They weigh little and can De
snugly packed away. To carry tnem
conveniently make an envelope snapeu
case of some pretty, thin material tne
size of your suitcase or trunk Top
MnLo q TO close with buttons or snap
sasteners In this lay fat your tnir
waists collars. neck bows ana eio'eS
This goes into your trunk on top .
everything; can be easily reacneo An'
will prove a comfort
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Mr. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FKEE ~
COST on all subjects pertaining 10 ~.
subject of building. for the readers Oh .Is
naper. On account OF his vide ekperlehS
as EDITOR. Author and MANUFACTURED ne
g. ,,Itbou, doubt. the highest authority
an all these subjects. Address all INQUIRIES
20 william A. Radford, No. I'S "es.
Iackson boulevard Chicago. Ill, and ohiS
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
An attractive design for SIX
roomed house Of one and nan By
rios comprising many desirable lea'
ures "a shown in the accompanying
perspective and plans. II is not
large; but fortunately, small lo"-oose
houses often have advantages o'e'
larger ones. Three Of these ad'an
tages are light, sunshine, and ar ~
q small house, opposite windows arc
necessarily near together; ana INC
light from one often crosses that VI
another. although they may be In OIL
ferent rooms. Sunshine, OF course
carries light, and it carries hre-gi'ihe
nronerties besides. Light, airy houses
;. are almost always healthful and cheer-
ful In crowded cities, houses oner-
: ing such advantages are always occu'
MED. while dark, dismal houses oi.en
90 begging for tenants. In this design
there are three rooms downstairs ano
= three rooms upstairs, and they al.
arranged to provide great deal u
comfort and convenience.
= When a man starts to build mouse
he usually has some particular IDEA
= in mind that he wishes 10 10
= worked into the plan. Very oi'e
these are not practical. They nav
;. been extracted. as general lhin'
from some other plan, and cannot we
- be grated into the new design VIII
- out spelling the symmetry. You ca
not have everything in one mousse
matter what its size or the amount
money II costs. There are natural
vantages that go with the enVlro
- ment which cannot be successfui
transplanted. This is one OF the PR
10 cinal reasons why architects are ne
gu essary. One of the most difficult pre-
,ems an architect runs up against
70 nrevent owners from injecting III
house plans ideas that are not ht'l
,,s or practical under existing conoitio'
One man insisted on having a por
cochere at the side of his house, WI
the lot was not wide enough 10
an, Ine io' -.o,s,on He got
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
WILLIAM ;]!y0lIlaI 3lll!l;

house that fits the lot, the family anu
the mans bank account. AS a rule'
men are Influenced by tnelr mo.o
prosperous neighbors to build more
extensive houses than they can al
sord This often comes about from
selecting a lot in high-priced heisn.
borhood, Then a man feels unoef
obl,gation to build a house in keeping
with the street and with the IDEAS ..
his neighbors. He cannot go agains'
nopular opinion without losing caste
II is much better to move into ano'n
or mart of the town than to attempt II
But a little house like this. for III
stance, Is within the means OF ever
ambitious man; and. II properly Iui
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

build any kind Of freak house or nitcn
On any sort of attachment. and take
plenty of time afterwards to regre,
doing so. / have seen great oeai
of such nonsense in building.
One of the first principles In home
building is to exercise common-sense
in buying a lot In location reason
oh,v accessible to ones place OF busi
ness and in a satisfactory neignoor
hood: then follow this by building
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Sweet Odors.

The greatest profusion OF swee.
80 comes to US from France ana
o,w.vs are the perfumers adding a
nav triumph to their art. Faint, deh-
~ nerfumes haunt us as does the
breath of spring. A scent that com,
hines a spicy. woodsy smell with tne
faint, sweet suggestion OF Mowers 'S
ona ., the new bouquet perfumes.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

mt q reouest will be made TOT lne
repeal of the opium law anu 'ne IN
plication of the pure FOOD Id" ~
habit-forming drugs , ,,tl,
The new cocaine reeulaloH
make il necessary for an aliiua'le
be filled out and signed LOT e',
ealo of cocaine from the time IL
reaches the importer at one VI a.
large ports until it reaches Ihe m ra
If the ultimate consumer -
oasar,.a will have to be sworn "
and a record of the same VIII, nc"
80 no made by the dealer, ana oOun
sales book and affidavits kept on -,
for regular inspection by government
officials. ,or nrint
plans are now being made TOT prin.
,ho forms of affidavits when VII
have To be signed by each lmpor.e'
and purchaser of cocaine, ana aiso ~,
forms of record which each 20 ~,
ILL have to keep and submit 10 VI,
huraau NJ chemistry in January Oh eao'
cor The start which the govern
mont has made in controlling tne us
Of dangerous habit-formins drugs
in line with the course when na
been pursued by number OF lore ~
countries which has restrlceeo III
colo and use of these drugs iho'
) riv,dlv for a number OF years w.
, ing in the governments regulate
8 will restrict the use OF cocalhe
+ ,ay,t,mate medical practice. for II
n recognized of course, that only u
y ,nd,scriminate and promiscuous use
t cocaine, opium. morphine ano OH
l. drugs is dangerous and that tne
e ministration of these agents oy On,
1t full hands contributes to 'he e
Of of pain and suffering.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

More than half century ago there
uere handed to Uncle Sam three bags
Of gold worth
Uncle Sam about $500 and he
Is Worried. , y sun IN his vaults
a, washington. Somee3o years ago
he received a bag Of valuable silver
bu,lion and the owner has left 1t with
him ever since. This gold and silver
has been great nuisance 70 the &C
counting officers Of the federal govern.
ment. who do not know what 70 &c
with 1t.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
nresa Economy.

Roll a veil each time 1t is taken on
and it will keep much longer thah
when folded. Gloves should never De
folded and buttoned into the cum OF
ono of them. They will wear twice az
long If Strengthened out and hung 70
air and then carefully folded and pun
into their particular compartment
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

In 1856, Fl. ]. Peters brought sl27.S7
worth of gold bullion to the San Fran
cisco mint; in 1858, Joseph Baker pre-
scented s333,27; and in 1868, .. M.
souther handed over s156.s6. They
never returned.
In 1882, Thomas F. Davis took
$50 90 ounces Of silver bullion to the
New York assay Office to be made into
sne silver bars and has not been seen
since.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
o,..,,e. Telephone Ruling.

Lono-pistanee Telephone Ru''ne.
Tna liability for long-distance tele-
n,one charges was involved In South,
arn RAILWAY company VS.. Cumberland
Ta,enboue and Telegraph company IN
the supreme court of Tennessee. ~
which the court held that wne,e
,or,.d,stance call is made on ousi
nass telephone the operator snouio
-scu,ra the name of the person caii
,n- and II It IL different from tnat o
the subscriber the latter mus. "
conferred with and consent mao 70
charre against him before suc'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
CoIored Coat.

The coat of colored jersey cloth mas
..ten the place of the sweater lot
~ntdoor wear. says the New YORK
prsss It Is made loose. with Del.
., the material, envelope pockets anu
wide turnover cuffs that are su'cne0
ut the edge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
coid Water Pound Cake.

Peat together three eggs and cup
-, I'd a half of sugar, add one-haif
aunful of soft butter. one-half cupiui
- oold water, two cupfuls of -four and
go level teaspoonfuls of baking
powder. Stir all together flavor with
iomon and bake in a moderate oven.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

charge is valid. The court accoralns
lvvheld that an employe of raiiroau
company who did not have a 'e.e,
phone of his own canho' man -
company liable for his personal ion as
distance calls. The court ehcep'vo
from this ruling long-distance cam
made by members of FANNY y"
family telephone
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

,rT F. maids having the eea ,ny number
,rou provided for hem any ~ nade
IL nOas out for 80
thems children from n'e " '" '
show .orv foil models shap covered
with fnlush
The hat with the side has soi' w. % nulnery
naretuIv finished 8 unimmed except lot Tue
sand admit OF much
m,o hrnet the second
plush smoothly over crown anu
blue ribbon
tie of ribbon for n,rt
.ss feathers which Is mounted d. "
the O in
ALA
o those who specialize anu W
| headwe fol chile rent
pu,uh+ co,ors perfectly
millinery is more m'eesHne anu BOTTOMLEY
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Cave Old Coat.

II you are getting a new raincoat 90
not throw away the old one, but rip u
nm wash the pieces and fashion into a
Kitchen apron. sleeve protectors. cases
for sponges or other things says .ne
Spokane Chronicle. strip SET unue ,.
flower pots on window sill or table
will be a protection against damp
ness.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
WASHING Velveteen.

Make a lather Of soap and warm wa
,ar. soak the velveteen in 1t. squeez-
,ua q hut not rubbing. When this 10
en,shed. rinse in plenty OF clear wa
tor and hang 1t out to dry.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Hungary Agricultural Country.
OF the population OF Hungary, MI
than 10 per cent. is engaged IN az"
cultural pursuits.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Who are the
ungodly? There
seems TO be d
distinction o e.
tween them ana
open sinners. be
cause the same
verse says. that
walketh not I'D
the counsel of the
go d y. nor
standeth in the
way of sinners
This distinction
is not one tnaI
has any bearing
on the day OF
Judgment. for all
men in the sight
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Senator Runs
the Elevator.

.or forty winks more he's down a' hi'
desk. already elbow-deep In the oay
work 1oas
The first morning Senator Jones
.nneared in the senate building al inc
ar,,esome hour of half-past seven Ia
the morning. all fed, shaver ana eager
for the days work. the elevator was
sti,, asleep. The only thing around "
ronresent the majesty Of the Unileo
coates was the antique negro wa'ch'
man. .o e;obts
The senator's office was TWO hien'S
nm and he was in a hurry.
"Here. you," he exploded upon 'ne
/ solitary darby, "can you run tnis GIG
: vator up to my Officer" 49,
: mo. boss, l can't" repheo 'n'
3 startled attendant.
! "Tben I cant" raped out Senate
a ZONES. open that door! =.
/. The old darky, bewildered at III
, vhirlwind methods Of the western sel
l. ator opened up the elevator. Inc SCI
e ator grabbed the levers; there ""'
e wbirr-and they had arrived!
IS Every morning since Senator 'ohe
X steers that FESTIVE elevator along :
b. devious course from the basement
lie the second floor. carrying as passe
ger an admiring darky watchm :,
IN whose establishment at the versau
We uanius of the pilot is growing daily
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

idea from a different style OF mousse
built ON a wider lot, and it was so
thoroughly fixed in his mind that ne
was prepared to sacrifice much more
desirable features to carry out MS
idea. He could not understand tna'
such attachments do not ordinarily go
with small houses on narrow lots. vi
course, there is no law against IL
II a man is stubborn enough. he can
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Life holds few greater Tragedies
man being missed by the ice man
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Here II 10.

Representative Willis Of Oho'
champion speller of Congress, the
other day received word which ne
admitted he could neither spell nor
pronounce. 1t was the name OF q
Chicago Greek confectioner and was
sent to Willis by his brother. Here
II is: James OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tourgeotopoulos."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Here is a practical model in black
ohormeuse with a cross-over bodice
and pointed basque. The sleeves are
IN white ninon trimmed with lace ana
finished with soft satin ribbon "A
separate tulle guimpe may be worn
over the barred throat If preferred.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
The Company
We Keep
p. REV. JAMES NJ. GRAY. D. D.
Dean Of Moody Bible Institute
Of Chicago
,aaaAa.a.aaaaaH1a..a~a1S.9a

TEXT-Blessed is the man ne ungodIy-
eth not in the couhsel VI
Psalm IL.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Histories Are
interviewer.

until March 4, had personal nls'orie'
that were curiously interviewer.
Mr. Humphreys is the son OF brls'
Cen BENJAMIN G. Humphreys OF Coh-
fedetate fame, and Mr.. Ames' the son
of Mai. Gen. Adelbert Ames anu 'ne
grandson of ben" Butler. Mr.. Hum.
nbrev's father was made governor Oh
mississippi in 1865, the year the pres,
emit congressman was born, but tne
family had enjoyed the shelter Oh 'ne
executive roof only two or three years
when Mr.. Ames' father came aions
and evicted them.
General Ames, aided by federal SOL.
d;ers descended on the Humphreys
establishment, forcibly elected the
governor and his family, and TOOK pos
session of the mansion under the auth
ority of military governor.
Neither of the sons of the famous
soldiers treasures any animosity owe
the occurrence, however. botn ar
, veterans of the Spanish war, wner'
, thew served under the same flag.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

The 300. 900 boys and girls In the
Itch scbools of the United States con-
stitutes the great
Hinh Schools est force Of any
Social Force. n nor'% tor ~ social
uplift and advancement OF civiiizauon'
in the opinion of DIR. T. ]. Jones OF tne
united bureau of education. In a
statement issued through the bureau
Doctor Jones declares that with tne
teachers of social science and hlstor!
On these schools rests the responsible
itv of developing this force for nation
, al good. =,
Good citizenship should be the a
, rect aim of the high school courses Il
social science and history" says Do<
Z tor Jones. Good citizenship Is tn
e test that must be applied to every tol
l. r. in these courses. Facts, condltion
theories. activities. which do not CO.
n tribute directly to the appreciation
1t methods of human betterment have
1t claim on the mind Of the high-scno
T. pupil.
er Every pupil should know. =,
er course, how the president OF Z
m United States is elected. but he shou
OF also understand the duties OF I
&c health officer In his community.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Senator Jones of WASHINGTON Is .ns s
earliest kind Of bird. Just wnen 'n'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09
Drug Traffic
Regulations.

pCYooe cocaine traffc In
the limited States has brought IN
MANY inquiries from persons who
want to know why the same law VIII
NOT be used to cover the tranc IN
other dangerous habit-forming drugs.
Among the drugs about the control OF
which inquiries have been made are
opium. morphine. codein. heroin. dion
an peronin and several others
The reason which has been given
nv officials at the treasury department
and the bureau of chemistry Is that
the Importation of opium and its deri'
natives. such as morphine and other
drugs, is now regulated. to greater
or lesser extent, by the special opium
law of 1909. While this law does no
give as thorough control Of the tran'
in these drugs as the new treasury de
nartment regulation will provide 10
the control of cocaine. coca and II
derivatives. II was not considere
wise TO include opium and opium pr
variations for the reason that the a.
mipistration of the new regulauo
might conflict with the operation
the opium law Of 1909. II 1t Is four
that the new regulation works we
m the control of cocaine It is possib
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

Representative Benjamin g. hum
nbrevs of Mississippi and Butter
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

The 1900, 900 boys and girls in the
high schools of the United States con-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-09

, The announcement made few days
ago that the pure food law has been
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-12-25
Jhe shephsrdstoun 9e9ister.
Thursday, DeCemoer =, l9l3.
CHRISTMAS.

TIE Register very earnestly and SIN
-,,cN hopes that every one OF its readers
may have merry Christmas and happy
Nv Year. We hope that the Christmas
s,irl, may reach every heart and that the
sweetness OF the season may lind its way
i,., every life. May the prosperous re-
member the poor, may the poor be I'M
messed by genuine kindness from those
who are better off; may the sorrowful be
,5niorted, the suffering have their trials
a.leviated, the despairing find new hope !;
NAV the tempted be strengthened, may
,rc sinner seek and find forgiveness !;
may the Young be thoughtful in their
happy enthusiasm and the aged have
their youth renewed in sweet recollec-
ions of the past. May we all put far
from us hatred and malice and bitterness,
NAV loving kindness and forbearance
a. 4 goodwill prevail; may we have en-
l.rgcd views OF our duty toward our fell
los men, may we use ali our talents and
The powers OF our minds and bodies in
the service of humanity.
May God bless US every one
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-12-25
Notes of the Churches.

Mr.. Charles GhiSelln, student at the
Princeton Theological Seminary, is at
his home here for the holidays. and last
Sunday filled the pulpit for his father
in Shepherdstown and KearneySville,
preaching acceptable sermons to large
congregations at both places. Ii was a
source OF much pride 10 Rev. DR.. Ghise-
lin, who has been pastor here for some
thirty years, to see his son preaching in
the churches where he has labored so
long and so faithfully.
Rev. S. NJ. Engle, pastor OF the Pres
byterian Church at Ellicott City, Md,
formerly of Jefferson county, has been
holding special services tine past month
in the Ellicott City church, and as a re-
suit there have been added 10 the men,
bership of The church 65 persons. The
preaching was done by the pastor, and
he was assisted in visitation by the pres
byterial deaconess, Miss Baker.
Billy Sunday, the famous evangelist,
recently closed a great revival at Johns
town, Pa, in which there were 1900
conversions during the six weeks in
which he preached. The last day a
voluntary collection was taken up for
him, and the grateful people contributed
Sl5,665.
Episcopal Church Christmas services
in Trinity Church at II o'clock Christmas
morning. Offering for widows and or
phans and disabled clergy in the Diocese
Of West Virginia. Services by the rector
on Sunday in Trinity Church at II a. m.
and 7 D. m, also at DuffeldS at p. m.
Rev. DR.. S. A. Repass, OF New Market.
Va, preached excellent sermons last
Sunday in the Lutheran churches OF Shep-
herdstown and Uvilla. DR.. RepaSs is
one OF the ablest ministers OF the Virginia
Synod.
Sunday, Jan. 4th, communion services
will be held in the Shepherdstown Pres
byterian Church at 1 a. m, with prepar-
atory services Saturday al | a. m. Ser
vices at Kearneysville at 3 p. m.
There will be service Sunday in the
Lutheran Church OF SneDherdstown at II
a. m. and at Uyilla at 2 80 p. m. Rev. L.
H. Crissman, Of Frostburg, Md, will
preach.
Sunday, December %, there will be
services in the Presbyterian Church, If
Providence permits, in ShepherdStown at
| a. IN. and at Kearneysville at 3p. m.
M. F. Church-Service Sunday in
ShepherdstoWn at II a. M, when the
Holy Sacrament will be observed. Ser
vice in Sharpsburg at 7 p. m.
Reformed Church-Service on Sunday
in ShepherdStoWn at II a. m. and at
KeameySville at 3 p. m.
M. E. Church South-Bethesda 9 80 a.
M, UvilIa | | a. m, ShepherdStown p. m.
There will be services in the Catholic
Church on Christmas day at I a. m.