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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-24
AS TOLD BY AUNT GERTIE
CHAPTER u.

CHAPTER u.
After travelling very near the tops
of strange houses and very close to
the boughs OF trees. the Flying
Trunk landed. safely, In a country
called Turkey.
The merchants son was awfully
surprised TO find himself on land
again. But he was so pleased with
his trunk that he went right away
and hid II under dried leaves In the
forest, so that no one would take H..
Then, busting his carpet slippers and
shaking out his dressing gown. he
started to walk 10 the nearby town.
And what do you SUPPOSEDLY,
everyone In the streets OF that town
wore dressing gowns and slippers,
too. Wasn't that queer?
Up at the end OF the main street
the merchants son could see a big
palace.
WHO lives there?" he asked OF the
first person he met.
why. that Is where the king and
queen live." he was told.
Then he learned that the king and
queen ndu Dedutuul uduRuleI Wuoui
they would never let anyone see.
III see that princess" thought the
merchants son. "I'll fly up TO the
roof Of the castle in my good Flying
Trunk. That's the way III do It,"
He went back to the wood; got
his trunk, pressed the lock, after he
had climbed in, and flew away TO the
castle. He found the beautiful prin-
cess asleep on q couch. He walked
her and told her he was Turkish
prophet. He told her what lovely
eyes she had. what pearly teeth she
had and what beautiful hands she
had.
She liked to hear all these nice
things about herself and so she smiled
on the merchants son. After he had
talked with her for quite time. he
told her he would like To marry her.
She thought II would be very Won
derful to marry a prophet. 80 she
said Yes"
But you must come and see my
father and mother and get them to
say yes, too" she told him.
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"All right" replied the merchants
son. II will do that, surely
Now. my prophet. will tell you
a little secret that may help you win
my hand" whispered the princess.
My father and mother dearly like
10 hear good stories. You think up
good one and come and tell It to
them. II they like II they will like
you. Seer
The merchants son said he would
do as she suggested. SO he climbed
back into his trunk and few away to
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-24

Rough necks' is the only term
which may be flttingly applied to
some members OF the legislature OF
California which has occupied the at
tention OF the world on account OF
its attitude toward Japan in connec-
ton with anti-alien land ownership
legislation" according to Miss
Blanche Morse.
She divided the California law-mak-
ers into classes as follows: College
men: idealists, to whom nothing Is
real but the IDEAL professional men;
business men; clerks, those who are
there merely attending to some ones
else business and having no indepen-
dent voices of their own; second rate
professional men. and last, but not
least the rough necks,' which term
she explained she used without disre-
spect, but simply to designate the In
terests for which they stood.
"The field for legislation. accord
ing to Miss Morse, ranged from fixing
the legitimate size of hens egg TO
the abolition of capital punishment,
from blue sky laws to red light laws,
and from the pensioning OF mothers
TO making pipe lines common car
riers.
THE only thing that was omitted
from the wide range" declared Miss
Morse. was the providing OF an ade-
quate penalty for the act OF being
senator or assemblyman.
1.-The amount OF oratory wasted Is
painful TO the thrifty woman. The
last thing that a legislator wants to
do IL to place his measure before the
house, to let 1t stand or fall by its
own merits.
THE resolution tactics resorted to
In the legislature would not be toll
Grated Ave minutes In any woman's
organization | ever sat In"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-24
CONVICT IS MUTE
ARSON CHARGE

Il JACKSON, Mich, May 23.-(Spe-
'4l)--Joseph Davidson, one OF the
Do4yicts accused of setting fire to
y binder Irvine warehouse In Jack.
- prison during the recent mutinv
"a mute when arraigned in circuit
u this morning. His trial was
lponed until one week from Mon
D TO await the arrival OF Detective
Munger. Of the Burns agency, who
instrumental In effecting the cap.
- Of Davidson and others held re-
vcnnible for the outbreak of lawless.
f16o In the prison which terrorized
~ city and necessitated the calling
~ Of the state troops. In the
Igoebles which followed, John Eisy,
w was suspected OF smuggling arms
brieoners. was shot and killed by
National Guard officer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-24
WAS DAUGHTER OF
REAL UNCLE tom

FLINT. Mich. May 2s.-Mrs. Julia
Ann Henson Wheeler, coiorsd. whose
father. the Rev. Josiah Henson. was
reputed to be the original OF Harriet
Beecher Stoves Uncle Tom" died
yesterday afternoon at her home in
this city at the age OF 70 years. Her
sister. Mrs. Charles Ricbey. aged 81.
survives her.
The sisters formerly lived In Dres-
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Tn. wor,a,. Olde.t Shin.

Said TO be the oldest ship In the
world in active service the Copen-
hagen yacht Constance has been sold
to fisherman OF Skaw. In Jutland,
who will use the ancient craft in his
trade. The Constance was built 1873
years ago and I'm her long life she
has sailed into almost every port In
the world. Her timbers are still
stanch
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-24
den, Ont. where their father "s"
after securing his freedom.
A Queer stable

What Is porbably the Quserest stats s
I'm the country IL to be seen In Lewis Lew,
county. Washington. where the s' o,t
OF a giant FIR has been holioweo onse
two horses. Ii II i0x1l feet at me
base. and to render II impervious an IN
rain a roof was added. IL stanas ~,
the homestead OF George berries MN
drst used the partially hollow stunp
as potato storehouse. finding ro"ia
in II for seventy -fve sacks Later n,
enlarged the interior to Its present
Dimensions.
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prepare the story and to plan for his
visit to the king and queen on the
following Saturday.
(To Be Coutinued)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-24

wuchang. China. may soon estao
ush a municipal electric light plant
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-24

- concert was given Thursday
Neonlng, In the Church OF Our Faith.
~ by Exri Alfred Bertrand, tenor, OF
lhlo city, assisted by Nine Eva EN-.
&1ott Wycoff. soprano, of New York
l1nsing numbers we're given by
~bri Matheys. Detroit violinist. and
Am Ray Tyler played the accom-
nlments.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-06-25
Brides Reception.

The obstacle Of distance has be-
come we'll nigh eliminated nova
days by the splendid facilities for
travel and the good roads. But there
is another way in which to forget
distances, and that is to be greatly
interested in the end of the journey.
Love has proven this long ago or
there would not be so many happy
young people continually making
selections at long range, and as
many consenting to add to Edge
fields joy by becoming a valued
part OF our village life.
On Friday afternoon, having pre-
viously received invitations to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Mich
olson at Forest Home" large
number of ladies from Edgefcld
and the surrounding country re-
paired 10 that picturesque spot
where Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mich
olson had lived for SO many years.
Here the BRIDAL reception Mrs.
A. R. Nicholson, Jr., was held.
Although the distance is about
8 miles, the drive was delightful
and the roads in splendid condition,
and during the appointed hours a
very congenial number of friends
were coming and going, and being
cordially received and welcomed
by the gracious members Of the
Nicholson family. In the darkened
parlor, lit by the mellow glow of
candles, the happy company found
the bride and Mrs. Ora Rives Mich
olson, the hostess, and Mrs. Albert
Nicholson. Sr. who had their happy
welcome of the guests repaid by the
many expressions to the younger
Mrs. Nicholson of welcome to our
town land hearts.
AS the guests were succeeded by
others coming in, they repaired to
the hall, where refreshing fruit
punch was graciously served by
Miss Mary Adams Hughes, and in
the dining room where the color
scheme was pink and white, ice
cream and cake in the same colors
were daintily served. Altoget her it
was very delightful occasion. DR..
and Mrs. Nicholson are living at
their pleasant home in south Edge
field, where we hope they will spend
many, many happy years together.
A Guest.
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Jimmy Wondered.

They were speaking of how easy
it is to raise a question of doubt in
the human mind the other afternoon
when Senator Thornton of Louisi-
ana recalled the skepticism of little
Jimmy.
Little Jimmy, the senator ex-
planned, was one of the gladstone
youngsters in a Louisiana school.
During the exercises recently the
teacher told the school the story of
the Roman who SWAN across the
Tiber three times before breakfast.
Three times! involuntarily said
the wondering Jimmy. Did you say
three times, Miss Mary?"
why, yes, Jimmy, responded
the teacher. You don't doubt that a
trained swimmer could do it do
you?"
No, ma'am, was the smiling re,
ply of Jimmy. just wondered why
he didn't make it four and get back
to the side where he left his clothes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-06-25

different plays. Miss Ruby Strother
gave the most correct paper, and
was presented with the prize, a
book, 'Brilliants from Shakes
peare." Ices and cake was enjoyed
atsthe conclusion.
The officers of the coming year
for The New Century Club we're re-
Gently elected and are Mrs. +. M.
Boyd, president; Mrs. J. W. Marsh,
ssice-president; Mrs. W. A. Kirby,
recording secretary; Miss Zena
Payne, corresponding secretary;
Miss Mallie Waters, treasurer; Mrs.
James Strother, critic and Mrs
James White, librarian.
Mrs. Mike Crouch complimented
Miss Fannie Pratt Andrews with a
porch party OF Wednesday after,
noon, and progressive Rook was en-
joyed, Miss Elberta Bland receiving
the prize, a dainty fan. Ice cream
and pound cake was served.
Miss Mabel Cooner, of Green
wood and Loise Wharton, of Co
lnmbia, have been guests of Miss
Merits Smith.
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The Confederate Reunion at
Chickamauga.

The people of Chfckamauga did
themselves proud in the way they
cared for the veterans and visitors
at the reunion. l never attended
one before where citizens of all
ages and both sexes seemed to es-
TEEN it both duty and a pleasure
to minister to the wants of the
strangers within their gates. No,
not strangers, for the guests this
time were old Confederate soldiers,
mcst of whom had visited the city
before in the fearful time of war.
And when /, as one of these, saw
upon returning. the whole city ris-
ing to do US honor, with hat in
hand, / bowed my thanks, to the
Young men and maidens, to the old
men and matrons, and to all the
people of that historic city, who
received US 50 cordially and enter
tanned us so Hospitality. During
our stay, each battered con-
federate veteran felt he was in the
house of his friends. So [ give my
love to Chattanooga! We all breath
ed welcome in the air, the cur
rents of the beautiful river, flowing
by the city murmured their pleas
ure at our presence, and these ma
jestic mountains, standing as state
ly guardians over battle-felds made
historic by the blood of her heroes,
gave acquiescenee to their gladness
and their JOY, at the presence of
these survivors of the confederate
armies. Everybody had a good
time, if not it surely was their fault,
for with one acclaim both man and
nature bade US truest welcome.
The Parade.
The most inspiring sight of the
whole reunion was to see those
graceful and cultured girls, march
ing in the parade with the veterans,
glad to pay honor to the men who
helped to write the most brilliant
page in all military history, page,
that will grow brighter as time
rolls on, and as people become bet
ter acquainted with the details of
this great str ggle that encircled
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the confederate soldier with halo
of imperishable glory, and made
the women of the south greater ir
their courage, fidelity and sacrifices
than the women of Saragossa, or
the Hebrew matrons and maidens,
who helped to defend the Holy
City, against the legions Of Ves-
pasian. After the great battle at
the pass of Thermopylae, where
Leonidas and his three hundred in
trepid Spartans died rather than
yield to the teeming host of Persian
invaders, tradition tell us that there
was monument erected, on which
was placed the simple inscription,
Go, Traveller, to Lacedaemon and
tell her that we died here in obe-
dience 10 her laws. But were it
practicable for Tennessee, to erect
a monument upon every battle
field, that has been enriched by the
blood of many of her best and
bravest sons, this Spartan inscrip-
tion could not be placed upon them,
for she has no laws that require
her sons to die on the battlefield,
but where the monuments are erec-
ted, this inscription might appro.
priately be made TO read: Go,
Traveller, to the state of Tennessee,
and tell her that we died here in
defense of her honor.
Again I bow my thanks to the
whole people of Chattanooga, for
their unbounded hospitality, and l
have never known young peo-
pie ofe both sexes who seem to be SO
wrapped up in looking after these
old bullet scared veterans as they
did at Chattanooga. God bless
them every one.
20" youth dream ON, the world
is yours, its joys, it's laughter, it's
song. Thy spirit be gay as aloft it
scars. Dream on, dream soft,
dream sweet, dream long.
In my next will tell of the battle
of Chickamauga, and the battle
above the clouds, on Lookout Noun
tain.
J. Russell Wright.
Johnston, S. G.
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The Proper Age For Marriage.


What is the proper age at which
to marry?"
This question has become 80
chronic in the women's departments
of the yellow" newspapers that q
statistician has gone 10 considerable
trouble to collect data That will en-
able the questioners 30 settle the
subject for themselves. These pre-
cedents constitute tho result of his
labors:
Adam and Eve, 0; Shakespeare,
Is; Ben Johnson, 81; Franklin, "a;
Mozart, %; Dante, KepIer, Fuller,
Johnson, Burke, Scott, ao; Tycho,
Brahe, Bryon. Washington, Bona
parte, 81; Penn and Slerne, 80;
Linnaeus and Nelson, 20; Burns,
80; CHANGER, Hogarth and Peel, SO;
Wordsworth and Dayy, 33; Aris-
totle, So; Sir William Jones and
Wellington, 81; Wherefore, 3s;
Luther, ~; Addison, a.; Wesley
and Young, II; Swift, 40; Button,
So; Old Parr, last time, lzo.
If Adam and Eve married before
they were a year old, and the Vet
eran Parr buckled with widow at
100, bachelors and splnsters may
wed at any age they like, and find
shelter under great names for either
early er late marrIagea-E1.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-06-25
Agent for Carolina Gamers.
Johnston, S. G.

/ desire to notify the people of
Edgeield county that / am agent
for tn. Carolina Gamer. | have two
sizes, "a 4s capacity, which sell for
s12 and $24, respectively. Will be
pleased to sell you one for home
use. have used one for the past five
years and it has given perfect sat.
isfaction. If you will drop me a
card further information will be
furnished. J. H. Bussey, Modoc,
S. c., r. F. D. 5-7.4t.
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Mr.. Zimmerman to Leave Edge
field and to be Succeeded
by MIR. Clippard.

Having heard it rumored that
there would be a change made In
the management of the Beaver Dam
plant, of the Parker Cotton Mills
Company here at Edgefeld, and
knowing that this would be of in
terest to our people, we have inter
viewed Mr.. B. F. Zimmerman, who
has had the management of this
property for the past four years. or
since the property was bought at
receivers sale in the summer Of
1909. y
He has stated that it is true that
on or about August lst, he will be
transferred 10 the Victor and Mona
CHAN groupe of 8 mills, in the Pied
mont section of the state, and that
their capable and efficient cotton
mill superintendent, Mr.. L. L..
Clippard, will be promoted to the
management of both the cotton and
cotton oil mills. In this connection
Mr.. Zimmerman stated that this
promotion is deserved by Mr..
Cllppard. i.
Mr.. Clippard has been with the
company directly under Mr. Zim-
norman and he has every reason to
believe that he is capable, and
knows him to. be a man of high
toned Christian character, and that
he will make good in his new posi-
ton, if he receives the same loyal
eucoura cement and help they have
shown their local industry. :
Mr. Zimmerman further says In
this connection ! want to state, that
while l go to another field, / will
still be Indirectly conn ected with
this plant, and will come here from
time to time to advise with Mr..
Clippard forithe best interest of ali
concerned, and ask lor him the
same kind consideration from my
friends that they shSYessshoR oRn me-,
no one could ask in1se: y
senally I agon} d, hes'sssl q A.
say / have never lived among
people for whom (as a wholeO !
have had higher regard. And
while consider ita promotion that
I cannot disregard, it will be hard
est to leave them of any friends !
have ever made. / will cherish their
friendship while I live, ard will re-
member the four years spent at
Edgefeld, with all its strenuous
work and care, as four of the most
pleasant years of a life time.
Il again thank you for your
support and friendly acta, and ask
that this be extended to my tsuccess-
or, if you will"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-06-25
Mrs. Mathis Gave Elegant Din.
ing in Honor of her Mother,
Mrs. Briggs.

One of the prettiest and most en-
ioyable dinners given in Golfers
was the dinner Mrs. Ebert Bland
Mathis gave in honor of her mother,
Mrs. John Briggs, the occasion be-
ing the 6sth anniversary of Mrs.
Briggs birth.
The house was prettily decorated.
The color scheme gold and white
was carried out with very pretty
effect in the dining room. On en-
tering the dining room the first
thing that attracted once attention
were the dates ls45.l9l3 made of
yellow roses. Dotted here and there
were yellow and white candies. The
table was inviting and attractive.
The birthday cake surrounded by
yellow roses and covered with 6S
candles added much to the artistic
effect.
About o'clock the guests were
called to dinner where a delightful
repast was.served. Mrs. Mathis was
assisted 10y Misses Mona and Ellie
Mathis and Llpwellyn Briggs. Later
in the evening cream aud cake were
enjoyed.
This is an annual dinner given
Mrs. Briggs and is one that Is al
ways enjoyed by the guests present
Florence.
North Augusta, S c..
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REHOBOTH NEWS.
Whooping Cough Subsiding,
Mrs. Hit Visiting Parents.
Freak Chicken For
County Fair.

We have had many Affections in
our community since we last wrote
you. Mr.. Eddie Strom who has been
desperately i'll with typhoid fever
is now convalescing. He has been
sick for ten weeks. We are CRATE
full indeed to report his condition
so favorable.
We have suffered too dreadfully
in every home with the most fatal
of all cbildren's diseases, whooping
cough. While there is still much
whooping cough occasionally, all
the children have survived.
The crops have been looking AZ
though a complete failure was in
store, but the last few days they
have grown considerably. The har-
vest fields have been plentiful how
ever, the oats especially. We don't
feel as though complaining has
been the motto of the almost des-
perate at one time farmers but they
seemed very blue at one time. If
the seasons will be provided the
prospects are much better.
Mrs. J. d. Hughey has been very
unwell for some weeks. We trust
she may soon come back to our
Sunday school.
Mr.. Clayton Morgan who has
been taking a business course In
Columbia has completed the course
and returned home. His brother
Evan will also finish in few weeks.
Rehobotn Dvas,s of these two en-
ergetic men.
We have Just received an invita-.
ton to the Strom-Ciinkscales we'd
ding. We hope these young people
much happiness for we, feel that
gWilb,sr deserves much. He has q
mice drug baaingss in met ID insck; =
and we know now wife is his
lack. They will spend some time in
the mountains and then be with
!. S. Strom in Mccormick.
Misses Mabel and Julia Strom
and Dir. and Mrs. w. A. Winn will
attend the Strom-Clinkscales we'd
ding at Starr, S. g., next Wednes-
day.
Mrs. R. NJ. Hit and little Doro-
thy from Newberry is visiting her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Q. Strom.
Mr.. G. Strom has freak chick
en-. 1t has only one wing. 1t is rather
peculiar that none of the family
were close enough observers until
one day this week to notice the
chicken which is pie size. Mr.. Strom
is counting on exhibiting the freak
at the county fair this fall.
MIR. Editor, our cemetery is beau
tiful now. We must commend Mr..
Butler Strom for the interest he
takes in beautifying it. There isn't
any city that keeps their cemetery
as beautifully as ours.
Miss Lucille Culbreath is at home
from school for The vacation. Mr.
Eugene Paul is expected some time
this week.
There is very | tie news in our
community. The people are begin
ming to think of pTotracted meetings
DR.. Jeffries will help Mr. Little
John. We pray we will have a revl-
val of the members, and that there
will be many converts,
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In Memory of Little Elizabeth
johnson.

On Monday evening June 2, 1913,
at $50 o'clock the death Angel
entered the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
!. NJ. johnson and saw fit to take
their precious little daughter Eliza
beth aged 81 months, after an i'll
ness of only two weeks.
Elizabeth was a sweet and attrac-
tive child and loved by every one
who knew her. The ways of God
are often mysterious and hard to be
borne, but we should be submis-
sive to his will knowing that God
doeth all things we'll. How thong ht-
full we should feel to know that lit
tie Elizabeth is now among the
millions of Angels surrounding the
great white throne of God.
A precious one from US has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our homes,
Which never can be filled,
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon her love had given
And though the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in heaven.
1t was hard to give Elizabeth up,
little darling SO pure and sweet
But she is one more Angel that will
he waiting papa and mamma to
greet.
A Cousin.
Kirksey, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-06-25

No better buggy made than the
Brockway. Have you ever used
one? Let US show you our stock.
Wilson g. Cantelou.