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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
PRESENTS BOUGHT FOR SHOW
Exploiting Ones Own Vanity In Be-
stowal Of Gifts 10 Poor
Policy.

The most miserable Christmas pres
ent. the kind that no human being is
rich enough to afford, is that which
is bought to make show, to exploit
ones own vanity.
When you are tempted to buy q
show OF" present, remember that the
recipient has some rights. One who
understands will be made unhappy
by that kind of gift. You know your
self that when you receive a pres
ent that represents a great sacrifice
on the part of the giver 1t makes
you feel miserable, even when the
right spirit is behind it.
The cost in money is about the
poorest of measures for any kind of
a gift. The thoughtfulness in it, the
recognition OF desire for things I'M
asked for, the affection that goes with
it, counts for much more. Every
Christmas each of us receives a mes
sage that means more than the most
expensive gift. Yet we forget that
sometimes In the perplexing selection
of presents for others.-Woman' q
Home Companion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
DIARY FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT
Peculiar but Pleasing Remembrance
Showing Absent Friend Was in
Mind of Donor.

On Thanksgiving day man sat
down and began tC write TO distant
friend. But he wrote only few
lines, and laid it aside. The next day
he took UP the pen, put down the new
date, diary-fashion, and wrote some
item of news of interest to them
both.
So each day from Thanksgiving till
Christmas he added something TO the
letter, as he would il diary, end
ing and mailing it just in time to
reach his friend on Christmas morn
ing. At the top he had written this
message:
This is all the gift you get from
me this year; but il carries more
thought OF you and more love, imag-
inc, than do some more costly ones
am sending. But just put it IN your
pocket for dull January day. 1t will
keep"
And this was letter from a man
TO man! Damon and Pythias, David
and Jonathan still live IL our prosaic
American business world.-Mother's
Magazine.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
Muslelan,e Devotion to His Art.

IA 1885 Robert Schumann wrote to
lara Week: Il have given several
le1rT hard study every day to Bach
md Beethoven. and to my own work,
and conscientiously managed a large
correspondence. l am young man Of
overweight. with very active mind.
and 81 artist, to boot; yet for eight
years have not been out of Saxony,
and have been sitting still and saving
money, without thought of spending
It On amusement"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
Character Told by the Chin.

Tie shape Of the chin is Of consid-
lie importance in reading charac-
A chin smooth and round de-
c.es a childlike disposition and a
ding will. The oval chin is an
dication of an artistic, sensitive ma
ure. with some talent along those
mos. while the angular chin denotes
he scientific, practical nature. The
rctyuding chin always means COM
at.veness, determination and power.
nc the receding chin denotes the
eak Will and the straight chin also
q IL tes weakness
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
Golf an Ancient Game,

One OF the few publications issued
for extended circulation by the Broth
ers Of the Book is entitued the Links
Of Ancient Rome. 1t is in Latin, and
purports to show that the dignified
game of golf was played on early Ro-
man green's by characters who are IA
nous in history. The Brothers of the
Book is an organization of idealists in
more or less widely separated cities.
The headquarters are in Chicago.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19

the beaches and swimming in the
ocean every day; and so they thought
of novel idea; they would have a
Christmas tree out of doors, and in
They procured a very large tree, and
after having set it up in a park in
the center of the town, they decorat-
ed it lavishly with popcorn, tinsel and
all other ornaments that are used for
the purpose. Cotton was strewn free
ly over the branches to initiate snow,
which has never been seen by the
little folks in Hawaii. The decora-
tons complete, and everything in
readiness, the children were all noti-
fed of this wonderful tree through
the newspapers, and on Christmas
morning thousands of little ones Of
all nationalities represented in these
islands made a picturesque sight,
dressed In the costumes of their par
ents' home country. They eagerly
watched Santa Claus as he unties the
dolls and the jumpropes and jack
knives from the heavily laden
branches and distributed them freely
to every one. 1t was evident by the
happy little faces that the day was
huge success, and ever since then
this idea has been carried out by the
community, and Is called the Mali
HIM." or strangers Christmas tree
Dorothy M. Hoogs, in st. Nicholas
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19


down. The colonel leaned farther
back in the enveloping leather and
a volley of expanding rings poured
from beneath the carefully trimmed
white mustache.
That he said, with a wave of his
hand toward the throngs, set me to
thinking of how in my country school
days we big, bad boys sometimes
locked the teacher out to make him
give us q Christmas treat AT the
precise moment you soaked me on the
shoulder | was thinking of the time
we locked out our teacher. We mott
fed him week beforehand that we
expected him to give us nice, sub
stantial treat when school let out
as we said, on Christmas eve. He had
been good-natured fellow and had
succeeded in keeping on good terms
with US scamps in spite of us, so as
We wanted, for the reason, TO let him
off as easily as possible we specified
only box of oranges and a box OF
candy.
"'Tll think about it, he said laugh
ing, and we supposed it was as good
as agreed to.
so when on the morning OF Christ
mas Eve day Mr.. Teacher arrived
without anything that possibly could
contain a treat, we were hurt-doubly
hurt to think that supposed friend
would treat us so. We silently waited
till the noon hour, and when lunch
cons had been hurriedly gulped, two
OF us were detailed to get him away
from the school house on some pre-
text or other. They succeeded, but
he didn't stay long, as it was cold
day and there was snow. When he
found the door locked he ratified the
knob and called:
Open the door, please! 1t is |, Mr..
CT
Sorry one of the boys replied
through the keyhole, but you'll have
to give us d Christmas treat before
we let you in
Come, boys, come he said stern
ly. 1T Is too cold for joking. Let
me in at once!'
Were not joking; we yelled back.
We want a treat. Go to the store
and get big box of oranges and a
big box of candy and have them here
for us this afternoon, and we'll open
the door. Or, IL you'll promise on
your word OF honor, we'll let you In.
For answer he pounded on the
door and Numbered:
Boys, I order you to open this
doorl Will you obey me?'
"'Treat!' was our ultimatum.
Followed several minutes Of silence
and suspense, then he called to us:
well, boys. / suppose the be-
sieger instead Of the besieged will
have to surrender. You may open the
door. will treat
''The door was opened slowly. eau
tiously, for we were doubtful, almost
distrustful, but he was milling.
ut is all right. boys he assured
US. I have promised. We might as
well close now till after the New
Years holiday. While am going for
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
The Attraction.

A rather eccentric man, calling on
a family blessed by an observant little
son, wore kid gloves that had been
cleaned. The little boy, seeming to
be much attracted by the visitor,
stayed close at his side. you like 10
stand by Mr.. Blank and hear his funny
stories, don't you, Jimmie?" presently
asked Jimmie's father. Il don't care
about his Stories" replied the honest
youngster, "but his hands smell just
like our automobile"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
Strong Resemblance.

Say, Billie said Tommy. do you
believe In Santa CLAUSE"
"You bet I do!" returned Billie
"Tve seen him. peeked while he
was film my stockin' last year"
What did he look like?" asked
Tommy.
We'll, II pad had twin brother
I'd ha' thought ii was him." SAID
Billie.-Judge.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
Literary Note.

Talk about genius not being recog-
nized," says a Georgia editor. I'VE
once treated an author to a haircut
even though he didn't have quite
enough TO stuff a mattress. Atlanta
Constitution.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
EdXx AeIs.aNl
A MEMORABLE TREAT

Re colonel sat
comfortably in his
chair and gazed
dreamily through a
hazy cloud Of Hav-
ana at the Christ
mas crowd.
"Ha-ha! colonel.
At last I've found
you looking sad"
And a friend who
had come up from
behind and slapped
him affectionately
on the shoulder
pulled a big chair
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
Appropriate Present.

Mrs. Pozozzle is discouraged In her
efforts to teach polite table manners
to her husband. Il think" she said
to Mr. Pozozzle at breakfast the other
morning, Il shall give you a nosebag
for your birthday"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
"MALIHlNl" CHRISTMAS TREE
How Americans in Honolulu Intro.
duced Yuetide Festivities Which
Are Now Observed Annually.

EVERAL years ago q num-
Der of tourists who were
spending the winter months
in Honolulu wanted to Gel
citrate Christmas in some
way. They could hardly
realize that 1t was the win
try season, as the trees and
grass were green, and
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
Kept Il Dark.

Gerald-"A gentleman knows how TO
keep a secret" Geraldine-"f you
are a gentleman you have kept it a
secret, all right"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19

bobsled, drawn by big, iron-gray
horse, gay with sleigh-bells, glided up
before the schoolhouse door. Mr..
Teacher, looking as pleasant as any Of
US, jumped out and said:
Here you are! / am going to leave
you to yourselves to enjoy your treat
he explained, as he hastily fastened
the window shutters and shut up the
stove. He then locked the door and
put the key in his pocket. BY that
time the boys had unloaded the boxes,
and Mr.. G. at once resumed his
seat on the sled.
Merry Christmas to ALI he
shouted.
1.-The same to you!' we chorused.
I'VE Immediately assailed the
boxes. The lid came of the box
marked oranges first. and one was
grabbed and the tissue wrapping re-
moved. Then there was a wild yell
'Potatoes Nothing but old potatoes!'
I'VE glanced sheepishly at the big
girls who were holding their breath.
In a tremor of dread we took the top
of the box labeled candy. oh, utterly
shattered hopes! The box was full OF
nice white candles!"
The ample shoulders and girth OF
the colonel's friend shook freely.
"Um," he said. He was some
teacher"
You bet" agreed the colonel. "If
we boys had had money enough l
think we'd have come pretty near to
buying him a gold watch. Detroit
Free Press.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19

the treat ! want
you all to get
your books ready
SO l can lock the
school house. ]
hope to be back
with your treat
within an hour
Then he start
ed In a brisk
walk toward a lit
tie country town
about three miles
away.
1T was q few
minutes after two
o'clock when q
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19
PHYSICIANS

DIR. r. H. NEELANDS, dentist office
over Frost's store. Dentistry in all
its modern branches of order.
Special care to children's teeth
Goes to Mt. Morris every Wednes-
day.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-12-19

q. O. FORBUSH, X-Ray Specialist
in Optometry. Glasses Fitted sv-
cry Day but Sunday.
Clio. Mich.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17
Leaves All to Employees.

New York, April 11.-By the will
of Patrick F. MCGOWAN, former presi-
dent of the board of aldermen, who
died last week, the entire assets of
his business of manufacturing wo-
mans apparel will go to two faithful
women employees, the Misses Kate
and Anna NJ. Aume, sisters. Their
reward will amount approximately
$4,000 while the remainder of the
$4,000 estate is left in trust for his
son and only child, Frank MCGOWAN,
who is a member of the United
States marine corps until he is So
years old, and then only upon condi-
ton that he leaves the naval SER
vice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17
WHITE SLAVERS SENT TO JAIL.
Walter Pounds and Clarence Rhodes
Sentenced for Violating Mann Law.

Augusta, Ga, April 12.-Walter
Pounds and Clarence Rhodes, two
we'll known and prosperous farmers
of Burke county, Georgia, were found
guilty of violating the federal white
slave act by jury in the United
States Court this morning. Pounds
was sentenced by Judge Emory Speer
to serve two years in the federal pris-
on in Atlanta and pay fine Of one
dollar. Rhodes was sentenced to serve
three months in the Richmond county
iail at Augusta and pay fine of $500
The two men we're charged with
bringing from Bath, S. c., into Geor-
gia three white girls for alleged i'm
moral purposes. 1t was charged by
the government that the girls were
kent on the plantations Of Rhodes
and Pounds in involuntary servitude
and that they were threatened when
ever they attempted to leave. Re-
peated efforts on the part OF the rela-
tives of the girls to get them from
Georgia were said to have been un-
availing. In passing sentence the
court gave the defendants a severe
lecture and stated that it was the
purpose of the government to break
up traffic in females.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

State of South Carolina-County of
Bamberg-In the Court of Probate
Elk parte W. H. Mitchum, in re the
estate of w. L. Mitchum, deceased
Petition for final settlement and dis
charge.
To all and singular the kindred
and creditors of w. L. Mitchum, de-
ceased:
Take notice that the undersigned
will apply to the Judge of Probate at
Bamberg c. H., S. c., on the 26th
day Of April, A. D. 1913, at II o'clock
A. NJ, for a final settlement of the
estate of w. L. Mitchum, deceased,
and discharge from the office OF ad-
ministrator of said estate.
w. H. MITCHUM,
Administrator.
Dated 25th day of March, A. D.
1918.
GRAHAM & BLACK,
Attorneys for Administrator.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17
Murdered Blind Child.

John and Mary Landy, negroes, of
Seivern, this county, have just been
placed in jail here, charged with
numbering their eight-year old blind
son, who was the stepson of the man.
The woman mas confessed her part
in the affair, which, according to her
story, as seriously involves her hus-
band as it does herself. But the
man persistently denies any knowl-
edge Of the affair.
The woman stated that she mar
ried Landy about month ago; that
he conceived a mortal antipathy for
the afflicted child, and several times
demanded that she do it to death,
else he would kill her; that he did
shoot at her. The man admits sug-
gest;ng that she kill the child, but
that he did so only as, a jest and to
cast aspersions upon the boy. He
also admits shooting at her, but
only in fun" he claims.
The woman continued that he pre-
pared match heads last Thursday,
stepped them in water and ordered
her to give the child the dose, warn
ing her that her life would be the
forfeit if she failed to obey him.
Continuing her confession, she says
she did give the child the fatal dose
that afternoon, while her husband
was away, and that it died about 8
o'clock that night.
Her husband returned about .
O'Clock, she says, and she informed
him of her deed and the results. The
body was enclosed in a cracker box
and buried in the back yard, one of
their little daughters assisting, she
also declared.
Having no idea of the enormity of
the thing, it is said, their little
daughter Sdlulu uoS IOlo q hOiSiOOi
of the proceeding. Suspicious were
aroused and an investigation follow
ed, resulting in the exhumation of
the body. The arrests followed and
the man and woman were brought
on to Aiken and incarcerated.
The woman has asked for Solicitor
Gunter, declaring that she wishes to
confess to him her part in the homi-
eide. John Landy also has asked for
the solicitor.
In the presence of her huband
Mary sticks to her story accusing
him of having forced her to the COM
mission of the deed, and he as stout
ly denies the essential points of her
confession.-Aiken Journal and Re-
view.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17

train and it took some time to get up
steam again. Just as she was crawl
ing into the mouth of the cut and
rounding a sharp curve just inside the
the engineer jammed on the air
brakes and reversed the engine. And
it was not a minute too soon. They
stopped within four feet of a big rock
that had fallen on the track from the
top of the cut. 1t would have meant
a bad wreck.
Splinter told the truth about STOP
ping the F. F. V. 1t happened that
the president of the road was on the
train with his family He sent Splint-
er check for $500, saying, I hope
this will keep you in plug tobacco for
some time st. Louis Post Dis
patch.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17
HELP The KIDNEYS
Bamherg Readers Are Learning the
W2N

Bamherg Readers Are Learning the
Way.
It's the little kidney ills
The lame, weak or aching back
The unnoticed urinary disorders
That may lead to dropsy and
Bright's disease.
When the kidneys are weak,
Help them with Doan's Kidney Pills,
A remedy especially for weak kid
nsys.
Doan's have been used in kidney
troubles for so years.
Endorsed by 10000 people endorsed
at home.
Proof in a Bamberg citizens state
nent.
Mrs. Samuel Harrison, Church st.,
Bamberg, S. C. says: my kidneys an
noyed me and I suffered intensely
from backache and pains through my
loins. Doan's Kidney Pills, which I
got from the Peoples Drug Co., re-
aieved these troubles and improved my
condition wonderfully. You are at lib
erty to use nay name as a reference"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17
BIease PardOns McManus.

Columbia, April 12.-Dr. W. G.
McManus,, a prominent physl-
clan of McBee, in Chesterfield Coun-
ty, who shot and killed another
white man, J. P. Wallace, on Christ
mas eve, last, was today granted a
full pardon by Governor Blease. DR..
McManus was tried at the March term
of Court for Chesterfield County, was
convicted of manslaughter and sent
enced to two years in the State Peni-
tentiary or on the chain gang of
Chesterfield County.
From the testimony at the trial it
seemed that the two men were shoot
ing Roman candles on Christmas eve
at each other and the row and subse-
quent killing grew out of this.
Goo thoco wire wall baskets at The
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17
LETTERS DISNHSSORY.

On Wednesday, April goth, 1913,
will file my final account as admin
istrator of the estate of Frances
Black with G. P. Harmon, Judge OF
Probate for Bamberg county, and
will thereupon ask for letters dis
missory as administrator of said es-
tate w. u: bLACh'
Administrator.
Bamberg, S. c., April 1, 1913.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-04-17

See those wire wall baskets at The
Herald Book Store.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08
HOW TO SUCCEED

During the last few years. condi-
lions in ali lines of business. even
professional life. have changed so
completely that every man is waking
~ to the fact that in order to win
success he must specialize and learn
10 do some one thing and do IL well.
SO il is with any article that Is sold
4 the neople Il must have genuine
merit or not amount of ADVERTISING
viii maintain the demand for the ar
ticle
Fer many years we have watched
with mech interest the remarkable
record maintained by DIR. Kiamer's
Swamp-RoOt. the great Kidney. Liv-
err and Bladder Remedy. From the
very beginning the proprletors had
SO much confidence in it that they
invited every one TO test il, free Of
cost, before purchasing.
" is a physicians prescription.
They have or file thousands OF let
ters receil ed from former sufferers
who are now enjoying good health as
q result OF its use.
However. il you wish first to try a
sample bottle. address DR.. Kilmer &
Co, Binghamton. ~ Y. and mention
this paper. They will gladly forward
you a sample bottle by mail. abso-
lutely free.
Regular sizes for sale at all drug
gists-6fty-e and one-doIlar.-Ad-
yertisement.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08
LONDON DEMAND
RAISES PRICES
Volume of Trading Is Not
Materially Increased But
Better Figures Are
Generally Quoted
DEM Is ADVANCING

BOSTON. Jan. IA higher range
OF prices in London was sufficiefi
announcement 10 cause more or less
buying in both New York and Boston
markets. although volume c. transac-
tions was small, but range Of prices
we're relatively higher than yester-
FAY. CRANKY. North Butte and Range
vere accumulated all day We think
the next important move will be a
rally against the short interest
PAINE WEBER & co.
In local curb list DEM advanced to
Z IA with very little offering. Sag
NAV firm at s 81 with light offerings
At 9. Warren unchanged. Wolverine
offered at 75.
Total sales New York, 220.5O0.
Money 81 per cent Met. unchang-
ed.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08
4 s:T OF ADVICE.
Firss-Donf Delay. seeond-Oon'i
Experiment.

FHst-Do1f Delay. Secono-Oonf
Experiment.
If You suffer from backache; head
aches OF dizzy spells: II you rest poor
~ and are languid in the morning; II
the kidney secrefions are Irregular
and unnatural ia appearance, do not
delay. In sucR cases the kidneys often
need help.
Doan's kidney Pills are especially
prepared for kidney troubIe-they
are recommended by thousands Can
residents desire more convincing
proof thar the statement Of citizen
OF this locality2
w. T. Kitchen. Z. s. Custom Inspec.
tor. FL Paso. Texas. says: Il have
used Doan's Kidney Pills for various
kidney complaints and have found
them very beneficial I had pains n
my back and Doan's Kidney Pills
greatly relieved me. can recommend
this remedy because it did just as
represented"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Dcan's--s
take no other.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08
puel That Never came az.

Humphrey Howarth, a surgeon IA
nous IL the poet Rogers day, APP
pesred on the field srrayed only in ma
lures garb What does this mean ?"
asked his challenger, amazed. Il
know" was Howarth's reply, If any
clothing is carried into the body by a
gunshot wound. fostering ensues.
Therefore ! have met YOU thus" The
duel was declared OF.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08
women IN Deadly Duel.

There was fought in Tennessee not
Gag ago duel between women. They
net after church service, setting upon
sach other with knives. Friends at
tempted to part them. With leveled
revolver, the man over whom they had
luarreled, ordered that the fight be to
4 finish. Soon one of the women lay
iead and the other was badly
wounded.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08
Not = Rarity.

Funny how many men there are can
tell you day or two after the election
that they knew It would be that way
and that so-and-so would be elected.
And YOU can arrays End them, too
Covington News.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08
avoIn edlous ua1eIp.

Cautiously avoid talking Of the do
nestle affairs either OF yourself or OF
other people Yours are nothing to
them but tedious gossip; theirs are
nothing to you.-Chatterfeld.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08

II is human nature to want to
profit by the mistakes of others rath-
er than by our own.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-01-08
PILES CURED IN TO "a DAYS.

Your druggist win refund money II
PAZO OINTMENT fails 10 cure ans
case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding OF
ProtrudiEg piles in TO IA days.
so cents. 4l9