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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
HINTS ON RENOVATION
WORTH TRYING BEFORE DISCARD
ING DAMAGED MATERIAL.
r. storing Pile Of Old Velvet Is an
Old Process Known to Many-Ex-
ceIIent Cleaning Medium
for SILK.

The original pile of old velvet-as
every one knows-may be renewed by
holding it over the spout of a fast
boiling kettle, and. after laying 1t
face upwards over moderately hot
iron, working up the pile with long
bristled brush II spotted or stained
1t is something helpful to dip a
small spare piece OF the velvet in
epIrits of turpentIne and rub it over
tbs surface, using a fresh piece fire.
quently.
The piece of raw potato peeled,
well washed and then grated and
stepped In cold water overnight, rep
resents an old-fashioned cleaning
medium for silk Only the liquid
was. however, used, which. after hay.
ing been strained and poured off che
sediment, after an hour or two. was
considered excellent for black or col
ored silks Two potatoes to pint
of water should make the required
strength, while a sponge must be
used instead of a flannel After re.
peated rubbing. sponging with several
changes of water will be necessary.
Not only silk but cotton can be treat
ed with potato water, while it is ex-
cellent for suitings of all kinds as
well as friezes and serges.
Spirits of turpentine will remove
most spots from silk, although care
must be taken to see that the dye is
fast. 1t is a wise plan to experiment
In the first instance on a spare piece
of the fabric. Failing this. powdered
French chalk, mixed to mustard
consistency with lavender water,
should be rubbed into the stain, left
till caked, and a hot iron-laid on
sheet of plotting paper-ffnally
passed over the top. An ounce of es-
sence of lemon and half an ounce of
oil of turpentine represent an old
fashioned remedy for stained silks.
Cashmere Is always easily cleaned.
and the spots removed If they are not
of too long standing. A paste should
be made of fullers' earth and cold
water and laid over the marks IL they
do not yield to simple sponging with
water to which few drops OF am
| MONA nave D00u dQCSu. WHEN Wy
the paste should be brushed off and
| the garment well shaken In the open
| air.
To remove grease spots on cotton
materials take a lump of unpulver-
! ICED magnesia, dip the end into boil
| ing water and rub the stained surface
| briskly. Leave the paste to dry on
the material, then brush off, and no
mark will be visible.
A mixture of one teaspoonful OF
black ink to saltspoonful Of liquid
gum will do much to brighten black
straw If rubbed well into the inter.
| stices of the plat with hog bristle
I brush
| White straws are best cleaned with
a cut lemon dipped in sulphur and
rubbed on the hat This should be
allowed to dry, and when it is rubbed
off the straw will have regained its
color. +a.z.1s,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16

of mirth came as the laughter of
| fends over the tragedy of an immortal
soul.
Several times" he cried, with whit
ened face, these services have been
disturbed by the ungodly." He point
ed an infiexible finger at Fran: "Yon-
der sits little girl who should not
have been allowed In this tent unac-
| companied by her parents. Brethren!
Too much Is at stake. at moments
| like these, to shrink from heroic
measures. Souls are here, waiting to
be saved. Let the little girl be re-
moved. Where are the ushers? |
hope she will go without disturbance,
but go she shall Now, Brother Greg
DRY, sing"
AS the song swept over the wor-
shippers in a wave Of pleading. such
ushers as srsll remained held a brief
consultation The task assigned them
did not seem Included in their proper
| functions, Only one could be found
| to volunteer as policeman, and he only
because the eyangelists determined
eye and rigid arm had never ceased to
| indicate the-disturber of the peace.
| Fran was furious; her small white
| face seemed cut In stone as she stared
at the evangelist. How could she have
known she was going to laugh? Her
! tumultuous emotions, inspired by the
sight of Hamilton Gregory, might
we'll have found expression in some
! other way. That laugh had been as
darting of tongue-fame directed
against the armored Christian soldier
whose face was so spiritually beauti-
| full, whose voice was so eloquent
Fran was suddenly aware OF man
| pausing irresolutely at the end of the
| plank that held her erect, Without
turning her head, she asked in a
rather spiteful voice. Are you the
sheriff?"
He spoke with conciliatory persua-
siveness. Won't you go with me,
little girI?'
Fran turned impati-ntly to glare at
the usher.
He was a fine young fellow OF per-
haps twenty-four, tall and straight
clean and wholesome. His eyes were
sincere and earnest yet they promised
much In the way OF sunny su0iles-st
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16

the proper time and place. His
mouth was frank, his forehead open
his shoulders broad
Fran rose as swiftly as II giant
had lifted her to her feet. Come on
then" she said in a tone somewhat
smothered. She climbed over the
"stringer" at the end of her plank
and marched behind the young man
as If oblivious of devouring eyes.
AS they passed the last pole that
supported a gasolene-burner, Fran
glanced up shyly from under her
broad hat. The light burned red upon
the young usher's face, and there was
something In the crimson glow. or In
the face, that made her feel like cry
ing, just because--or SO she fancied-
it revived the recollection of her lone
liness. And as she usually did what
she felt like doing, she CRIED, silently
as she followed the young man out be
meath the stars.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
MeddInn Cake.

Any rich fruit cake, heavily iced and
decorated in white, may serve as a
wedding cake. At an informal we'd
ding the bride will cut the wedding
cake. For pretty little ceremony of
this cake cutting the guests should
make wide circle with white satin
ribbon about the bridal pair. To add
to the gayety of the occasion, 1t should
have baked in it the silver symbols
which denote various fortunes There
is a ring for the next to be married,
a wishbone for the one who Is to have
good luck, thimble for the spinster
and button for the bachelor To
these should be added silver coin for
the one who is to be wealthy.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
Care of SILK Umbrella.

When coming in with wet umbrel.
la, stand 1t handle down to dry. then
wipe off the handle and ferrule, and
furl the silk sections. If the silk gets
spot on it, remove it with silk rag,
warm water and soap. Clean a gold
or silver handle with whiting, wash a
china handle in warm soap suds, rub
up wooden handle with very slight
ly oily rag. A good way to mend silk
umbrella Is to wet a piece Of black
court plaster and fasten it to the silk
just under the tear and let it dry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
A Knock at the Door.


Fran knocked at the front door. 1t
was too dark for her to find the bell;
however, had she found It, she would
have knocked just the same.
At first. no one answered. That was
not surprising, since everybody was
supposed to be at the Union Camp
meeting that had been advertised Tor
The last two months, and that any one
IN Littleburg should go visiting at
haif-past eight, and especially that any
one should come knocking at the door
of this particular house, was almost
Incredible
No doubt that is why the young
woman who finally opened the door
after Fran had subjected 1t to sec
end and more prolonged visitation OF
her small fst-looked at the stranger
With surprise which was. In itself, re-
proof. The lady In the doorway be-
iieved herself confronted by camp
er''-one of those fitting birds OF outer
darkness who have no religion OF
their own, but who are always putting
that of others to the proof.
The voice from the doorway was
cool, impersonal. as if, by its very
aIoofness, 1t would push the wanderer
away: what do you WANT"
Il want Hamilton Gregory" Fran
answered promptly, without the
slightest trace of embarrassment.
I'm told he lives here"
"Mr. regory'-offering the name
with its title as a palpable rebuke-
lives here, but is not at home. What
do you want, little girl?"
Where is her" Fran asked, un-
dauhted.
'He is at the camp-meeting, the
young woman answered reluctantly
irritated at opposition, and displeased
with herself for being irritated. What
do you want with himf l will attend
60 whatever it is. l am acquainted
with all of his affairs--I am his secre
tary."
'fWherxas that camp-rneeting? How
can I find the placer" was Fran's
quick rejoinder. She could not ex
plain the dislike rising within her
She was too young. herself, to con
slider the others youth an advantage
but the beauty of the imperious WON
an In the doorway-why did it not stil
her imagination?
br. Gregory's secretary reflected
shat, despite its seeming improbable
sty, 1t might be important for him ts
see this queer creature who came t
strange doors at nighttime.
re you will go straight down tina
Foad"-she pointed-"and keep on To-
about a mile and q half, you VIII
come to the big tent. Mr.. Gregor.
win be in the tent, leading the choir.
"All right" And turning her bacl
ON the door. Fran swiftly gained thu
front steps. Hallway down, sht
paused. and glanced over her THU
shoulder Standing thus, nothing wa
10 be seen of her but a blurred out
line. and the shining of her eyes.
Il guess" said Fran inscrutably
you're not Mrs. Gregory"
No. came the answer. with an al
snost imperceptible change of manne
IA change as of gradual petrlf&ction
r am not Mrs. Gregory" And will
that the lady, who was not Mrs. Greg
oeg, quietly but forcibIy closed thu
door.
ft was as II. with the closing of tina
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
CHAPTER II.


The sermon was ended, the exhor-
cation vas ct the point of loudest
voice and most imprisoned earnest
ness. A number of men. most OF them
Young. thronged the footpath leading
from the stiles to the tent A few
were smoking: all were waiting for
me pretty girls to come forth from
che Christian camp. Fran pushed her
way among the idIers with admirable
aonehalaac her sharp elbow ready
Cor the first resistive pair Of ribs.
The crowd outside did EOS argue $
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
ega @a6E2 s lee

ship to others who were dependent up
on him.
The value of man to himself is.
it is further pointed out, unimportant
after he is dead-from legal point
OF view. His value to society at large
cannot be considered in cash esti-
mate. since that kind of value de-
ponds upon other than physical re-
sources His value to those who look
to him for support can alone be esti-
mated on the material side.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
1--WE reap what we SOW,
We reap what we sow. !"

Suddenly the evangelist smote his
hands together, a signal for song and
prayer to cease.
Having obtained silence that was
GREATNESS he leaned over the edge OF
the platform. and addressed a man
who knelt upon the ground:
Brother Clinton, cant you get itT''
The man shook his head.
you've been kneeling there night
after night" the evangelist continued;
don't you feel that the Lord loves
you? Can't you feel 1t? Can't you
feel IL now? Can't you get it? Can't
you get 1t now7 Brother Clinton.
want you to get through before these
revival services close. They close
this night. / go away tomorrow. This
may be your last opportunity. | want
you to get 1t now. All these waiting
friends want you to get 1t now All
these praying neighbors want to see
you get It, Can't you get through to-
night? Just quietly here. without any
excitement, without any noise or to
multi, Just you and your soul alone to
gether-Brother Clinton, can't you got
through tonight?'
Brother Clinton shook his head.
Fran laughed aloud.
The evangelist had already turned
to Hamilton Gregory as signal for
the hymn to be resumed, for some
times singing helped them through,
but the sound of irreverent laughter
chilled his blood. To his highly
wrought emotional nature, that sound
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
Kitchen Mat.

A rubber doormat or one of the
cheaper COCO fiber or heavy rope mats
is elastic to the step For that rea-
son 1t is helpful to have one in the
kitchen to stand upon when washing,
ironing or washing dishes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
Potato Hint.

Before baking potatoes let them
stand in hot water for Is minutes, says
the New York Press. They require
only half the time for baking and are
more mealy and palatable, besides saw
Ing the gas
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
He Meant Wee Nap, Not a Wee NJ

He Meant Wee Nap, Not Wee Nip.
After Charles Myers, a Mason (Mo.)
barber. had finished up the stranger
he raised the chair, and his customers
head fell over to one side. The barber
Strengthened him UP and shook him
a little
You were asleep" said Charley.
$50 / was-so / was" agreed the
gentleman in the chair. well, you'll
have to come round to my place and
take one on me-
Il don't drink" returned Charley.
Neither do |. I'm the new preach
or at the First Street church. New
York World.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
Use Tissue Paper.

When pressing tucks In crepe de
chine use piece of tissue paper be-
tween the iron and the right side. says
the New York Press. The tucks can
be seen AM at the same time pro
tected.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
Cowboy Salad.

Peel, cut up fine one large cucum-
Der, one green onion. / bunch rad
ishes, three cold boiled potatoes, and
shred one small head of cabbage Mix
all together. cover with good salad
dressing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16

eagerly, the unsaved would press
their way to the group kneeiing at
the front Prayers and groans rose
louder. Jubilant shouts OF religious
victory were more frequent. One could
now hardly hear the choir as 1t In
sisted
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16

ing's harmony. had been sibmced.
There" he said, showing the road
His tone was final It meant De
part"
Fran spoke in choking voice. I'm
afraid" It was not until thea, that
he knew she had been crying, Tor not
once had he looked back That she
should cry, changed everything.
Il am SO little" Fran said plain
lively, "and the world is 80 large.
Abbott stood irresolute. To take
Fran back to the tent would destroy
the influence, but it seemed 1nnuman
to send her away. He temporized
rather weakly. But you came here
alone"
"But I'm not going away alone. :
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16

History tells us of nations bodily
needs; the annals CT religion account
for its soul; literature shows It.!
mind
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
CHAPTER III.
On the Foot-BrIdse.

To the young usher, the change of
scene was rather bewildering. His
eyes were still full OF the light from
gasolene-burners, his ears still rang
with the confusion of tent-noise into
which entered the prolonged mono
tones of lnarticulate groanings, and
the explosive suddenness of seemingly
irreverent Amens.
Nothing just then mattered except
the saving of souls. Having faithfully
attended the camp-meeting for three
weeks he found other interests blot
ted out. The village as a whole had
given itself over to religious ecstasy
Those who had professed their faith
left no stone unturned in leading 9th
ers to the altar. as If life could not re
sumo it's routine until the unconverted
we're brought to kneel at the evang-
elists feet.
AS Abbott Ashton reflected that, be
cause Of this young girl with the
mocking laugh, he was losing the eli
macteric expression OF the three
weeks campaign, his displeasure
grew Within him was an underlined
thought vibration akin to surprise
caused by the serenity of the hushed
sky. Was 1t not incongruous that the
heavens should be SO peaceful with
their quiet star-beacons, while man
was exerting himself to the utmost OF
gesture and noise to glorify the Maker
OF that calm canopy? From the
weather-stained canvas rolled the
warning, not unmusically:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16
I'VE reap what we SOW,
We reap what we SOW"


Above the tide of melody. the voice
Of the evangelist rose In a scream, ap-
palling in it's agony-"Oh. men and
women, why will you die, why will
you die?''
But the stars, looking down at the
silent earth, spoke not of death, spoke
only rs stars, seeming to say, Here
are April days, dear old earth, balmy
springtime and summer harvest be-
fore us!-What merry nights we shall
pass together!" The earth answered
with a sudden white smile, for the
moon had just risen above the distant
woods.
At the stile where the footpath
from the tent ended, Abbott paused.
Why should he go further? This SCOT
fer. the one false note in the meet
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-07-16

While these words we're being doled
out at long and impressive intervals.
like the tolling of heavy bell. more
than half hundred soprano voices
were hastily getting In their requisite
number of half-notes, thus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-15

At Corporation Court OF the City
of Alexandra, Virginia, continued and
held by the Court House Of the said
city on Friday, October 18th, 1913:
Present, Hon. Louis c. Barley, Judge.
James L. Brown,
vs.. In Chancery.
Agnes Belle Brown.
Order Of Publication.
An affidavit having been duly made
as required by law, that the defendant
is a nonresident of the State of Vir-
ginia, and that she cannot be found
within the jurisdiction Of this State,
and the sergeant having made :, re-
turn upon the original process issued
herein that the defendant is non
resident of his bailiwick. and applica.
ton having been made in open court
for an order OF publication against
said defendant TO appear and answer 4
bill in chancery filed by the complain
ant against the defendant for an alb
solute divorce on the grounds of vii
ful desertion and abandonment for
more than three years prior TO the IN
stitution Of this suit, and order OF
publication having been duly granted
in open court; it is, therefore, ordered
that the said defendant do appear here
within fifteen days after due publ
cation hereof to answer the suit ot
complainant against the defendant for
an absolute divorce on the grounds OF
wilfuI desertion and abandonment for
more than three years prior to the
institution Of this suit, and to do
what may be necessary TO protect her
interest in this suit Ana it is further
ordered that ! copy Of this order be
published once 4 wecl: for four sue
cessive weeks in the Alexandria GA
2ette, newspaper published in the
city of Alexandria, Va, and that 4
copy hereof be sent by registered mail
by the Clerk of this Court to the
last known place Of abode Of defen-
dant. to-wit: 1908 D Street, n. W.,
Washington, D. c., as stated in the APP
plication for this order Of publication
which shall be certified by the clerk
Of this court and that copy be post
ed at the front door of the court
house of this court on or before the
next rule day OF this court.
4 Copy, Teste:
NEWELL S GREENAWAY,
Howard w. Smith, D. q. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-15

At Corporation Cours Of the City
If Alexandria, held at the Court
rouse of said city on Monday, October
9th. 1913.
Present, Hon Louis c. Barley,
Judge.
George l.. Clark by E. n. Clark,
his next friend
VS.. In Chanccry.
Gertrude NJ. Williams Clark.
An affidavit %4ving been duly made.
IS required by law, that the defendant
s a nonresident Of the State Of
Virginia. and that she cannot ne
'ound within the jurisdiction Of this
State, and the Sergeant having maze
return upon the original process or
summons issued herein that the de-
:endant is nonresident of his BALI
wick and application having bene duly
made in open Court for an order OF
publication against said defendant TO
,ppear and answer a bill IN chancery
fled By the complainant against the
defendant for an absolute divorce on
The grounds OF adultery, an order OF
publication having been duly granted
N open Court, it is therefore ordered
hat said defendant do appear here
within. fifteen days after due pubiica-
lion hereof to answer the suit Of COM
claimant against the defendant for an
absolute divorce on the grounds OF
adultery, and 10 what may be ncces
AIRY to protect her interest in this
suit. And it is further ordered that a
copy of this order be published once a
week for four successive weeks IN the
Alexandria GaZettec a newspaper pun
'ished in Alexandria City, Virginia;
and that a copy be sent by rcgiStet r. q
mail by the Clerk Of this Court 10 'ne
last known place of abode o. delchd
ant, to-wit: Washington. D. =: d
stated ii the application Tor ms o.
der Of publication. which sha!! oe Ger:
tilted BY the Clerk to this ourt' anc
that a copy be posted at the front cooi
Of the Court House Of this Court on OF
before the next rule day Of this Court
Newell 5. GREENAWAY, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-15
IN THE UNITED STATE;
DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
AT the first November rules, l9l>
at the Clerks Office OF the said Court,
AT Alexandria, Virginia.
Unl.cd States Of America to the
use OF Robert J. Kennedy,
VT Plaintiff,
Arthur CowSill and the Pacific
Coast Casualty Company. Cor
pCration, Defendants.
Upon application Of the plaintiff, it
is ordered that all creditors OF Arthur
CowsIl who have furnished labor OF
ma. erialS 70 said defendant iii conncc-
ton with the construction OF build.
ings and tanks for wireless telegraph
sta. ion AT United States reservation.
at Arlington. Va, for which lina!
e.tlcmcn;. by the United States was
ma T. December %. 1912, as Set out
in the declaration filed in the above
cause, be, and they are hereby made
parties to this suit, and that they DC.
and they hereby are, required 10 lilo
their Intervening petition rcrcln ~
required by statute.
The Object Of this suit Is 10 obtain
a Judgment against the defendants
upon the bond given by them 10 the
United States Of America 10 secure
the performance Of the contract for
the buildings and tanks for the
wireless telegraph station at the
United States Reservation, at Airing
ION, Virginia. and the prompt pay
mcnt to al! persons supplying labor
and materials in the prosecution 81
said work in the penal sum Of twenty
one thousand dollars t$2l,O OOJ
And it is further ordcrc. that III or
der to give notice 10 such creditors,
if there are any, Of their right to IN
tcryene in this cause, the above order
shall be published in tn" Alexandria
Gazette. q newspaper Of genera! CIR
culation published IN Alexandria IT.
ginia for three successive weeks. the
last publication TO be at least three
months before the frs oi March,
1914. rules 10 be held in the Clerks
office Of the Sad Court on the :!r$t
lIondav in March, i9It. which Is lim-
itci as the time when creditors here
bv oadc parties 10 this suit shall iIIc
Witness the Honorable Edmund
Wad ID. Jo., Judge Of the District
Court Of The United States. this Ord
dav Of Nov nhcr. 1918, and in the
one hundred and rhifty-s"@cath year
Of the independence If the Cn..cd
States Of America.
November 8. 81
EDMUND WADDlLl.. il.