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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-03-07

Elisabeth Cline. the Oldest dnnA.tic
servant In point OF service IN the wnrid.
- dead at Philadslphia, aged IS. She
served family continuously for 70
years and was buried IA the family
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-03-07

Jules Roche. the French statistician,
warns his countrymen that a Euro
pean war would be an expensive lux
ury. He says that the Franco-German
that today AZ general mobilization
would cost about 1000. 900. 900 for the
hrst two months. with q minimum OF
$4,000 900 a day after two months. This
would cover the bare military expenses
for 10000, 900 men, but the actual cost
would be vastly greater, seeing that
commerce and agriculture would come
at once to q %standstill.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-03-07

The insane asylums OF all civ,,,zaa
countries are now overburdened with
patients as ave before. DR.. II. r..
Hysl0p. OF London. q leading brain spe-
cialist. predicts that in 60 years half
he worlds population will be insane
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-03-07
Powder Food- GROWING Scare.

From the New York World.
The decrease OF the birthrate in Fra rca
ihax matesjally reduced the number OF re-
sruits availabie for army service. Even
1000 for powder" IL growing scarce.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-03-07

Miss Dora Keen, of Philadelphia. the
mountain climber, Is a slight little
woman of much personal charm. abont
the asst n would pick in a GROVE as
tho conQueror Of Mt. Blackburn. one
Of the highest peaks in Alaska. But
members and guests OF the Geographic
cal eociety OF Philadelphia were ex-
tremely interested auditors to her ac-
count OF the exploration. which oc-
cupted Is days of desperate struggling
over ~treacherous glaciers, surrounded
by avalanches and part OF the time
with q furious blizzard raging.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-03-07

Nearly $1,000. 900 is now on deposit
In school savings banks in 1.149 schools
throughout the United States.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-11-28
CUSTOM HAS ALWAYS BEEN
Popular Error Holds That President
Lincoln Issued First Thanks
giving Proclamation,

There Is some discussion as to the
origin of the present national custom
of observing Thanksgiving day. It
was held by large number of people,
until recently, that the custom was
first established by President Lincoln
during the Civil war; Examination of
the records showed that this was a
mistake. A number of the presidents
who preceded Mr. Lincoln issued.
Thanksgiving proclamations, the prac.
tlce dating back to Washington. They
had been desultory, however, and there
had been no regular :epetition of the
proclamation until after it had been is
sued by Mr. Lincoln.
The custom of observing a day of
thanksgiving and prayer is as old as
the civilization of the country. 1t was
inaugurated in New England very
shortly after the arrival of the first
English immigrants, and it gradually
became the day of all others in the
year, for surprising Christmas in the
enthusiasm and universally of it's OBJ
servance. In the southern states, prior
to the Civil war, it was quite general,
though there was no common day of
celebration. The governors of the
states issued their proclamations with
out reference to the dates set by the
governors of other states. and it not
lnfrequently happened that the cele-
bration would occur in Maryland on a
day different from that which was OBJ
served in the neighboring states. There
were commonwealth, prior to the
Civil war, where no proclamation was
issued, and there was no observance
whatever.
The proclamation of Mr.. Lincoln
seemed to electrify the country and to
cement the states in their observance
OF Thanksgiving, though there were
commonwealth which for some years
afterward selected different date.
This gradually ceased, until now the
celebration has become thoroughly
national and universal event. For, a
while it eclipsed the Fourth of July.
and in New England today it far sur
passes Christmas in interest. With
the disappearance of sectionalism.
however, the Fourth of July has as.
sumed its normal place in American
holidays, and is not likely again.
through any combination of circum-
stances, to lose it.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-11-28
ONLY A FIRE HERO

but the crowd cheered, as with
burned hands, he held up a small
round box, "Fellows!" shouted, this
DucAien's Arnica Salye 7 hold hoe
everything beat for burns" Right
also Tor boils, ulcers. sores. pimples
eczema, cuts, sprains, bruises. Sures,
pie cure. 1t subdues inflammation,
Kills pain. Only Is cents at al.
druggists.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-11-28

A GREAT BUILDING FALLS
when its foundation is undermined
and if the foundtion of health
good dilgestion-is attacked, quick
collapse follows. On the first signs
OF indigestion, DR.. Kings New Life
Pills should be taken to tone the
stomach and regulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Pleasant, easy, safe and
only Is cents at all druggist.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-11-28
Reversible
Thanksgiving

ret'. Be thankful for The coal that's .
4 the cellar;
Ifit'.paid for, let's be thankful that it Is;
If It isn't, let's be glad the other fellow
Must consider that the risk IS wholly his.
ret. be thankful for the jobs at which
we labor;
If perchance they're not exactly what
we'd like
We may still be better fixed than some
poor neighbos
Who has just been bounced or called
upon to strike.
Tets be thankful # our relatives are
= present
To share the JOY we have; but i
they're not
The case viii then. Of course, be stu
more pleasant.
So either way well have happy lot.
Tets be thankful # the grim old money
= question
Doesn't serve to keep our turkey off
the plate
In case it does, we won't have indigestion
When the rich mans taking pills and
blaming Fate.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-11-28
CITY LOCALS

and is stopping with her mother
Mrs. D. j. Allen.
W. A. Hyatt Of Waynesville was
a business visitor in Sylvia Monday
Javan Coward was here Tuesday.
Miss Cornell Osborne of Ashe-
vile is at the Commercial and will
remain in Sylvia in thescapacity OF
a public stenographer.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. B. Coward OF
Webster were in the city Sunday.
judge and Mrs. D. D. Davies and
Miss Daisy Davies of Cullowhee were
in Sylvia Tuesday morning.
Miss Mamie Bryson of Beta spent
Saturday night with her cousin
Miss Gratia Bryson of this place.
Chas. A. Bird of Qualla was in
the city Saturday on business.
T. r. Zachary of Cashiers was in
Sylvia the last of the week on bust
ness.
Fred Zachary was here Satur-
day from Cashiers.
We note that Hon. Walter E.
Moore was in WASHINGTON last
week in behalf of his Candidacy for
District Attorney.
Frank Norton was here Saturday,
Miss Fora Me1fora Of Clyde WAS in
Sylvia the last of the week, the
guest of Miss Tela Zachary.
Lawrence Cowan was here Satur-
day from Webster.
W, B. Farwell was in the City
Monday from Balsam, on business.
Prof. A. C. Reynolds is attending
the teachers assembly at Raleigh,
Prof. Reynolds is the president Ct
the Assembly AMI will deliver one
of the principal addresses.
Miss Cratia Bryson who is atten.
ding the Cullowhee Normal and In
dustrial School is at home this
week, having contracted case OF
measles.
Mrs A. M. Bennett, Mrs. Perciva7
Bennett and Mr.. Kelley Bennett OF
Bryson City and Mr.. and Mrs. j. w
Keener and Mrs. Zachary Of Sylvia
were the guests of DR.. Daisy Nc
CURE for dinner Sunday.
Rev. L. B. Alternately and Rev
D. r. Proffitt are attending the An
nual Conference this week.
Mrs. J. B. Ensley set a birthday
dinner in honor of Mr.. Ensley's 81
st. birthday last Sunday which was
much enjoyed by all presen,
Those present were H. M. Hooper
and family A. B Ensley. and wife
Mrs. Nellie Long. (Mr. Easleys sis
tero Mr.. H. NJ. Morris, Mr. John
Queen of Balsam, (Mrs. Ensleys
brother) and E. E. Brown.
Thomas Moore and Geo. Sell
VIE out hunting near Webster
Saturday when Mr.. Moore's gungun
was accidentally discharged part of
the shot taking effect in Mr., Sells
face. The wound is not serious.
Holmes Bryson accompanied BY
his wife is in market this week buy
ing filling in goods and picking III
jobs in ladies dress goods and il
fact. all kinds of jobs. Look out fy
him soon with a big ad for he al
ways finds the goods that will
save you money and at the same
time they are good goods that civ,
you the service.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-11-28
SPENDWELL

1t IS my information that the tax
levey for Jackson County for the.
yer 1918 amounts to over $4,000.
The Sheriff gets five percent for
collecting. Then on $40, 900 he would
receive $500 as his commission for
doing about three months work.. or
1855 per month. The Sheriff's Com
pensation for his services is greater
than that of the Governor of the
State.
From a financial standpoint, ]
had rather be Sheriff of jackson
COUNTY than Governor of North
Carolina. For $500 the Sheriff
could well afford to give the tag
payers another round in helping
them shoulder the great burden Of
paying this $4,000. / know of plenty
of good men who would like verv
much to be sheriff of Jackson
County for 500 per month";, the
County furnishing Stationery etc.
The treasurer eets 1-2 rercen4
for disbursine say $4,000 or $3.50.
This whole amount is needless'y
spent. The Sheriff. disburses the
bulk Of the taxes in taking IN
County paper School Vouchers etc
In fact the office of Treasurer is q
useless one and should be abolished
The actual cash collected by the
Sheriff should be deposited in the
Bank. subject to the check If tho
Register of Deeds, after being duly
authorized by the Board of County
COMMISSIONERS as thew are the f;nan-
cial agents OF the county. However
= tho Office If Treac,,re~ - ~>A~i~cl
know of plenty of good and com
petent men who would like to do the
work of the Treasurer's Office at $50
DER month or $500 per year, thereby
saving the tax payer more than a
thousand dollars per year. If all the
officers of Jackson Comfy were
D aced on reasonable salaries il
would save the taxpayers Of the
County from six to ten thousand
dollars year or enough to build
one good steel bridge a year, or
enough to build from five TO eight
miles of good roads yaer, or enouch
at the lowest estimate to run 80 six
months schools at 5000 each, I am
IN favor Of placing our public officer.
on salarys.
Many other needed reforms could
be made to great advantage to tire
peopleof Jackson County, which I
may discuss later on.
Rev. J. B. Stallcup PREACHED here
Saturday and Sunday in the. new
Baptist church. We were glad to-
have Rev. D. R. Prohitt with us in
the church service Sunday.
James Roper Of S 1--WE was flyina
visitor to Speelwell Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Full
bright a girl.
X. ".
A GREAT BUILDING FALLS
when its foundation is undermined
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-11-28
Thanksuivino.

Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving day is the day when
every one says he is thankful, and
wants to eat turkey to prove it. II you
haven't anything else to be thankful
for. you can be thankful you are not
turkey.
Thanksgiving day was first observed
by the Pilgrims, who were thankful
that they had five grains of corn
apiece. In these extravagant times a
man wouldn't be thankful il he had ten
grains of cOrn-which shows conclu-
s1vely that we are prosperous. The
trusts are doing noble work in rem
edying this evil condition.
PEOPLE have various unreasonable
reasons for being thankful on Thanks
giving day. Some men are thankful
they rc.,z a vie, and some are thank
full they didn't take two. Bachelor
maids are thankful they are not "hor-
rid bachelors" and married woman
is always thankful that her husband
has good wife. 1t is easy to be
thankful if you go about it right.
But the thing people are most thank
full for is their mouey-even though
they came by it honestly. The more
man has, the more thankful he is that
it isn't less, and tie less a. man has
the less likely he is to be thankful
because it isn't more. Be thankful
therefore, that you haven't too much
to be thankful for. Turkey tastes all
the better for coming but once a year.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-15
MANY In ATTENDANCE
AT KEITH'S THEATER
Two Sunday Performances Draw
Crowds-Management Predicts
Increasing Houses.

Eddie Foy and his seven children and
the movies" OF Harry Thaw during his
stay in Canada featured last night the
F.. 80. 49, ~ Sunday performances at the
.ua -rr eF.
..sl.uIralg-E ere given at and
n:.-N Wa. . management regarded
,a zr-.r rye audiences. in view
TIE ...- the inauguration OF the
-IEul- ices had not been wide
~ heralded. attended both performances
and showed by their Kisses at Attorney
W. T. Jerome and their applause for Mr.
Thaw that their sympathies were with
Thaw.
Such acts as might possibly interfere
with Washington's laws regarding Sun
day shows were discontinued by the
management. The numbers eliminated
were those of Herberts Dogs and VIII
lard Sins & Co. In their places were
substituted acts, which were received
with warm commendation.
A representative OF Mr.. Keith said last
night that he believed there was demand
for high-class vaudeville in Washington.
He said that he expected to see much
larger audiences next Sunday.
Criticism OF representatives OF churches
who attended the performances was said
to be altogether favorable.
The demand for seats yesterday, ii was
claimed, proved that Sunday amusements
here are popular.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-15
Adpance in Prices of Food
ShOu1 in Official Bulletin
Retail Figures Were Higher on June IS Than al
Any Time in Twenty Three and a Half
Years, Except Last November.

c.; Chicago, ILL.,: Cincinnati. Ohio; Cleve'
land, Ohio: Dallas, Tex; Denver, Colo
Detroit, Mich; Fall River, Mass; Indian
apolis. Ind; Jacksonville, Fla; Kansas
City. No; Little Rock. Ark; Los An
geles, CAL; Louisville, KY: Manchester
N. H; Memphis, Tenn; Milwaukee, Wis.
Minneapolis. MINI; Newark. N. J.; New
Haven. Conn; New Orleans, La; New
York, n. Y: Omaha, Nebr.; Philadel-
phia, Pa; Pittsburgh. Pa: Portland
Greg; Providence, r. l.; Richmond, Va;
St Louis, Mo-: ST. Paul. Mimi; Salt Lake
City, Utah: San Francisco, Cal; Scran-
ton, Pa: Seattle, Wash. and washing
ton, D. C.
The bulletin is one Of the Bureaus reg.
ular series on retail prices. II shows
actual prices for May and June. 1913, and
May and June. 1872. and also summarizes
retail prices for the period from 1850 "a
June, lsla
Washington prices for June Is, 1913
compared with other cities as follows:
Sirloin-Washington. 3 to . cents per
pound: Baltimore, % to "a: Boston, g
TO 70; Cleveland. q to 9s: New York, "a
to 2s, and Philadelphia. IS to 90.
Round Steak-Washington. p to .
cents per pound; Baltimore, 20 to "a;
Boston, % to IS; Cleveland, 20 to q; New
York. 2s to Is. and Philadelphia, "a to q.
fNlO EAOdSI-" dsnlnBIOn' 10 70 . CeuIb
Per pound: Baltimore, l6 to q; Boston,
p to Is; Cleveland. IS to 2: New York,
20 I Is, and Philadelphia, % 10 Is.
Chuck Roast-Washington Is to % cents
per pound; Baltimore. Il to II cents;
Boston. Is 10 IS cents: Cleveland. l6 to 20
cents; New York, II TO 20 cents. and Phil
adelphia, IS 10 % cents.
Pork Chops-Washington. 30 to q cents
per pound; Baltimore. IS 10 30 cents; Ros-
ton. p TO % cents; Cleveland. 20 to %
cents; New York. % to q cents, and
Philadelphia, IS to p cents.
Bacon-Washington. D cents per pound
Baltimore. % to 2S cents; Boston. q TO 30
cents; Cleveland, IS to 80 cents; New
York. % 10 IS cents, and Philadelphia,
% TO 30 cents.
Lsrd-washington u to Is cents per
pound; Baltimore. u IL to Is; Boston, Is
to II; Cleveland. l. TO Is: New York. Is
to Il. and Philadelphia, Is to IS.
Eggs-WashingtOn. "a 10 IS cents per
dozen; Baltimore. "a TO IS: Boston. 81 to
81; Cleveland, 26 TO 2s; New York, 30 to
a, and Philadelphia, es to 30.
Flour-WashIngton. 50 cents to 81 per
one-eighth barrel bag: Baltimore. "a to
30: Boston, IS to 81: Cleveland. s. TO 30;
New York. 70 to So and Philadelphia, So
The Washington herald., 1913-09-15

Decided advances in the prices Of prin-
cipal articles of food within the past
year are shown in Bulletin No. 1s2, which
has just been issued by the United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Weighing
the prices on each Of fifteen different
articles of food according to average con-
sumption in workingmen's families, re-
tail prices were at a higher level on June
Is, 1913, than at any other time during
the last twepty-three and a half years,
excepting on November Is, 1872, when the
prices were slightly higher than those OF
last June.
Retail prices Of food on June Is, 1913,
were 59.2 per cent above the average
price for the period from 1890 to 1899; 90
per cent above the prices on June Is,
1912, and IA per cent above the price on
June Is. 1911. Comparing retail prices on
June 10. 1913, with prices on the same
date In 1912, eleven OF the different arti-
cles for which quotations are given ad-
vanced and four declined in price.
Advance in Bacon.
Bacon advanced 16.2 per cent; smoked
ham advanced al per cent, pork chops
advanced 1874 per cent; hens advanced
lis per cent, eggs advanced III per cent.
round steak advanced lo1 per cent. sir
loin steak advanced 9.S per cent, lard
advanced L2 per cent, rib roast advanced
6s per cent. butter advanced SIS per
cent. and milk advanced ~ per cenG
Potatoes declined Sl.9 per cent, sugar
declined 15.2 per cent, wheat -four de-
clined IT per cent, and corn meal de-
clned SO per cent.
Comparing retail prices on June l5,
1913, with average prices for the period
1880 to 1899. every article for which prices
are carried, with the exception Of sugar.
advanced. Bacon advanced 1885 per
cent. pork chops advanced Ill per cent.
round steak advanced lO2.5 per cent.
smoked ham advanced 81 per cent, hens
advanced 76.S per cent. sirloin steak ad-
vanced 75.2 per cent, rib roast advanced
rs per cent, lard advanced 66.5 per cent,
corn meal advanced 57.3 per cent, pota-
toes advanced A4 per cent. butter ad-
vanced 4l.3 per cent, eggs advanced 40.s
per cent, milk advanced 3S4 per cent.
and -four advanced 2S.6 per cent. Sugar
declined s per cent.
Cities Included.
The cities for which actual prices are
shown in the bulletin are Atlanta, Ga. !;
Baltimore, Md: Birmingham, Ala; Bos-
ton, Mass; Buffalo. N. Y: Charleston. S.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-15
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
o. $. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

Washington, Sunday, Sept. H. I9l3-S p. N.
Tho disturbance that Louisiana Saturday
night has made but little progress and Is spp4r.
emily losing its formation. II has caused some
moderately high winds the Middle Gulf coast
some TCry heavy rains in Eastern Texas, Louisiana
and the Southern portions of Alabama and Missis-
sTpi. and light rains in Oklahoma, Arkansas. Ten
nessee, and the South Atlantic States. Over the
remainder Of the country the weather was rcneray
fair. except in the Rocky Mountain region. where
there were shower.
Pressure is Iuite high from the Lake region and
the Ohio Valley eastward, with Temperatures con
sderably below the seasonal average. the cool
weather extending southwHrd through the South At
lantic and Gulf States
The Washington herald., 1913-09-15
meal" CLAUSE
PROVES PUZZLE
| a
Does Sandwich Come Within
Meaning Of the Excise
Law?
COMPLAINTS ARE MADE
Seine Hotels and Restaurants Said to
Be Forcing Patrons to Order
More Than They Want.
What constitutes a 'meaIg' "

What constitutes a 'meaIT"
Many pleasure parties have found them
selves Unexpectedly and unpleasantly
confronted with this question, since the
new excise law went into effect. There
have been numerous complaints that the
indefinite provision of the law that a
woman can only be served with intoxi-
cants with a meal is being used by some
Of the larger hotels and restaurants as
a means Of persuading people to buy more
than they want.
The following instance. among others,
was brought to the attention Of The
Washington Herald:
A theater party, whose members are
well known In Washington, went into
the restaurant Of a large hotel the other
evening and ordered beer and sandwiches g.
The waiter informed them that he could
not serve the women Of the party with
beer unless meals were ordered. The host
happened to be- a man OF more than
usual independence. He and his guests
had gone to the restaurant for snack
after the theateT. and a chat about the
play before parting. He declined to be
served with what his party did not want.
Interpretation Is Elastic.
Then the hotel showed that its inter-
probation OF the excise law. though it
SOulu De SlIlCt. was also eldSUC- A mead
waiter sOothed the party. He said that
the regulation about cooked meals was
only a special regulation, that II only
held in special" Instances, and that this
particular party did not constitute the
special" instance 10 which the special
rule was adjusted Beer and sandwiches
then were served to them.
More diffident people. however, order
meals which they do not want and. hence.
can not enjoy, in order to escape attract
ing too much attention.
Henry 5. Baker. member of the Excise
Board, stated last night that the board
had not yet determined what constitutes
a meal within the meaning of the Jones'
Works measure. He refused 10 say that
sandwich does not constitute q meal
Many Washingtonians express the opinion
that a sandwich. with or without liquor.
often does make a meal. The Excise
Board probably will straighten out this
point early this week
Answers given by hotel and restaurant
managers, who were questioned last
night, were eyasive. They seemed de-
sirous OF leaving the definition OF a
meal to the guests. They. that is most
Of them, refused positively TO make
known whether their guests would re-
ceive any assistance from them in arriy-
ing at a correct definition.
Calls Club Sandwich Meal.
One hotel manager. however, definitely
thought constituted a meal. within the
'-r. IT,. --- 49, Raleigh Hotel man
The Washington herald., 1913-09-15
SNAKE RoBS Z COW
And Pennsylvania Rat Cuts Corn
from the stalk.

Meadville, Pa, Sept. H-Samuel LilIi-
bridge. a North ShenanGO farmer. tells
how he stopped the theft Of milk from
his best Jersey COW. She had always
been a splendid producer. but lately had
not been giving the usual quantity. rns
farmer began to watch for the thief,
after which he discovered a large black
snake fastened to one of the uddeTs Of
his COW. The snake was later killed. The
following day LilIibridge saw another
snake where he had killed the first one,
apparently grieying for its mate This
reptile too was killed.
+. +. McCabe superintendent Of the
TitusviIle Light and Power Company, is
an enthusiastic amateur gardener, and
this year has a fine lot OF sweet corn rs
it became fit for use he discovered that
several nice ears were stolen At MIGHT
he secreted himself where he could Jb-
serve his garden and was astonished 10
see a huge rat crawl up a stalk. cut on
an ear Of corn with its teeth and then
pick II I'D from the ground.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-15
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Willie L. and Marion 4. Atkyns. boy.
William and ChristabeI Burton. hoy.
William Z. and Agnes Cumberland girl
William J. and Bridget Collins. boy.
John c. and Helen CodeT. girl.
James A. and Ellen e. Hollinger. girl.
LScius W. and Margaret C. G. johnson, girl
John and Barbara Kennel. boy.
RAlph and JuliA Mckee. boy.
Martin +. and Catherine Thomas, boy.
Hermann and Lena Weiss, girl
COLORED.
William II. and Florence Z. Underwood. boy.
Frederick D. and Margaret I. Wilkinson, girl.
Sylvester Z. and Blznch Young. girl.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-15
Mother Seek. Missing Daughter.

II there is living in Washington q
woman whose maiden name is Sadie Ed
wards she is urged to communicate with
Mrs. Susie Calhoun, Of III South Flor
ence Street, Marion, Ohio. Mrs. Cal
houn has written Maj. Sylvester, super
intendent of police, saying the woman
in question came to Washington twenty
years ago, and all trace OF her since
then has been lost Her mother is Ill
and desires to see her.