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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-12
CARELESS TO THE VERY LAST
John Polkinhorn's Final Chance TO
Leave Behind One Good Rec
ord Was NOT Taken !

Everybody knew that John Polkin-
horn was the carelessest man IN
town. but nobody oever thought he
was careless enough to marry Susan
Rankin, seeing that he had known
her for years. Susan was the owner
of a comfortable place and was thrill
tv. while John hadn't and wasn't
either, and that might have had some
thing 10 do with it, but anybody cou!d
see that John was paying a sood deal
more than it would have brought at
public. vendue. Some said it was
more Susan's doing than Johns, be.
cause she never could keep hired
man more than month. and she was
bound to have help of some kind
Whatever it was. they mal,icd. and
John la home to live III and some-
body TO look after him, and Susan
had q man around permanently. They
got along about as well as good
many do, and John certainly earned
his board and keep, though Susan
said if she ever married again she
wouldn't marry anybody as careless
as John Polkinhorn was.
One day after Ave years of it Jonn
hung himself in the attic, where
Susan use to i!ry the wash on rainy
days. and c.f7enter. who went up
to the reef TO DO some repairs that
JOHN couldn't DO. found him there.
He told Susan, ard Susan hurried up
10 sec about i, and sure enough, the
carpenter was right. She stood look
ing at her late husband for about
1ainute-kind Of dazed, the carpenter
thousht--and then she spoke.
"Wer. I declared" she exclaimed.
eff he hasn't used my new clothesline,
and the old one would have done
every bit as we'll! But. of course,
that's just like John Polk!nhorn. -
Lippincott's Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-12
Che Took the Offer.

She was girl Of about nineteen,
and the book she carried under her
arm as she entered the secondhand
book store was plainly marked dol
lar and half.
"Fifteen cents" replied the dealer
as he held it in his hand.
Mercy on mel" she exclaimed.
whats the matter?'
"That book cost $1.50."
"Wen?"
"The hero kills the girl he loves"
"Well?"
"And you only offer Is cents?'
"Thats all. You see, the author
has brought out another book in
which he not only kills the girl he
loves. but her whole family and the
hired girl and two policemen besides" "
ooh. / sec" replied the maiden.
"And it will be 90 cents if you get
that and read it and want to bring
it here"
"Oh, that's it? Well, I'll take the
fifteen for this now and bring in the
other next week. Edward is very,
very very good about buying me the
new books as fast as give him their
titles. One murder. Is cents; five or
six murders, 20 cents. I'll drop him
a hint!"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-12

"Well, I have exhausted myself 50
must leave you now to think a way
out alone. You'll soon have Mrs.
Forsyth back in town. By-by, old
fellow"
Fred found himself meditating over
and conjuring a thousand means to
use to carry his point. But none
seemed practicable. Finishing his
letter to Edith he was sealing the en-
velore when q brilliant idea occurred
to him. He would try it. There was
nothing to lose and maybe much to
gain. The daily newspaper had to be
sent. Going to the desk, Fred picked
up a pair of scissors and in the neat
est manner possible cut out a space
of about two inches from the news
column, wrapped the paper and ad-
dressed it to Edith.
He was careful, however, to save
the clipping. Two days later letter
came from Edith asking for copy
o. Tuesdays Globe. Fred smiled
exultingly as he took cognizance Of
the fact that it was Tuesdays paper
that he had clipped. Dispatching the
ianitor for Globe Of hat date
Fred proceeded to clip the same
item, before mailing it to Edith. A
second demand came for a Tuesdays
Globe with particular emphasis
made on an "unclipped copy BY
this time Wired was too jubilant over
the success Of his scheme to let it
fall through. He ignored that part
o. the letter concerning the clipping
and mailed another copy clipped in
precisely the same place as the first
two.
The climax came sooner than
Fred expected. On his return from
the office late the next afternoon he
was not little surprised to be met
by his wife in all the majesty of
righteous indignation. Fully con-
vinced that Fred was trying to con-
ceal some cscapade from her, Edith
had taken the next train for home
after receiving the third suspiciously
clipped paper.
She was determined to surprise
and face him with the evidence OF
his guilt, as she held the carefully
preserved three copies Of the Globe.
The little clipping in the desk
drawer saved the day and proved to
be the dove Of peace for their marital
troubles.
Arthur Wilson peeped in that
evening, and Edith insisted on tell
ing him the joke ON herself, which
made Fred feel like the hero OF
We'll, Mrs. Forsyth, what do you
think of mans way?' For reply
Fred drew Eaith to him and kissed
her, vowing inwardly that he would
accompany her the next time she
went away.
1912. by Associated Literary
PrcsS.)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-12
Masters Sale.

State of South Carolina-County
If Edgefeld-In Court of Common
Pleas.
Alice Hancock, plaintiff, against
Marion Hancock, Thomas Hancock,
Fannie Hancock, Alice Hancock,
Walter Hancock, Arthur Hancock,
Julia Il. Hancock and Estelle Han
cock, defendants.
Pursuant 10 the decree in this
cause, l will offer for sale at public
outcry to the highest bidder. in
front of the Court House, in the
town Of Edgetield, county and State
above mentioned, on sales day in
March 1913, the same being the 3rd
day Of said month between the leg
al hours Of sale the following de-
scribed realty to wit:
All aud singular that tact of
land containing one hundred and
fifty eight (l5S) acres more or less,
situate in the county of Edgefield.
State of South Carolina, and bt und-
ed by the lands of MIR. Luther w.
Reese, Mrs. S. F. Holder, Mr.. J.
w. Hudson and Mrs. Eslelle Scott.
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser
TO pay for papers.
Feb. 5, 1913.
S. NJ. Smith,
Master E. c., S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-12

ing on her return. Fred was in de-
spair and plainly showed it when
Wilson dropped in that evening for
the usual chat.
Rather down in the mouth, old
man. What's the trouble, Mrs. For
syth not SICK
20, nothing. just little upset with
the Housekeeping business.
That's a small matter. Leave
everything alcne until it is time for
your wife to return. can bet you, she
will be able to handle the situation"
said Wilson
Fred sat musing as he puffed the
rings of smoke from his pipe, but
wheeling around suddenly said in al
most determined tone:
Look here, Arthur, l am scorch-
ing between two flames my pride
and my inclination. Edith has been
away four weeks, and / just cannot
stand it any longer. You can see
for yourself the apartment is all up-
set and in nothing like the condition
it was the first week after Edith left.
Then, l am tired OF myself. When
you are not here there's nobody to
talk to- nobody to greet one, nobody
to care what old hour one chooses. to
come home. 1t is simply this, I've
got enough! When a mans wife is
away, home ceases to be home. You
may think this is all tommyrot, but
you get married and try it."
We'll, why don't you write Mrs.
Forsyth to come home, or you run
down to Old Point Comfort?" sug-
gested Arthur.
That's just the point. Why, Edith
would guy me to death for not being
able to get along without her, so
won't write for her to come home,
and l can't leave until the chief clerk
gets back from his vacation"
We'll, why don't you frame an ex-
cuse such as illness or something of
that kind, that will bring Mrs. For
syth some?" asked Wilson.
"That doesn't work with girl like
Edith; I've tried It."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-12
THE FIRST SEPARATION
Newspaper Clipping Proved 9
Dove OF Peace.
BY LUCY CLAIR ATKINSON.

Edith Forsyth was leaving to spend
q couple of weeks at Old Point Com
fort. AS the train pulled out she
waved her dainty little handkerchief
to Fred, and in a few minutes was
swiftly borne out Of sight. 1t was
Ediths first separation from Fred
since tIeir wedding. Way down in
Fred's heart there was a feeling OF
satisfaction over the idea of return.
ing for short time to his fachelor
habits. Their little apartment, SO
cosy and homelike, bespoke the
artistic temperament and ingenuity
of Edith, and Fred anticipated with
delight having his old college chum,
Arthur Wilson, come around in the
evenings to chat of old times.
Before leaving, Edith discharged
the cook, and decided that Fred could
take his meals at the restaurant
around the corner This arrangement
presented q glowing picture to Fred in
the premises.
For the first week everything
worked smoothly. Fred wrote every
day and sent the local newspapers,
thus keeping Edith in touch with
the happenings at home. Meanwhile
the quietude of the rooms began to
pall on Fred, who missed Editli's
warm greeting and other little at
tentions to which he was accustomed
every afternoon on his return. Will
son came nearly every evening, but
he, too, was getting to be tiresome
Fred, with his cheerful disposition
was disappointed to see Wilson turn
ing cynic, which was the case during
the last few months. 1t did not i'm
prove his frame Of mind to see his
married friends out with their wives
at the summer amusements the town
offered, and it seemed of all their
married acquaintances that only ne
and Edith were separated at that
particular period.
Edith's letters were full of the
ideal time she was having, without
the slightest mention of returning.
The two weeks we're up and 1t was
near the end Of the third, when Fred
wrote Edith he had touch of ma
laria and had had to call in the doc
tor. This brought a prompt response.
hoping that he would be entirely
we'll by the time the letter arrived.
That plea failing, Fred then wrote
that the hired girl who cleaned the
apartment had left and that Edith's
most cherished articles of furniture
were covered with dust and in fact
everything was going to rack and
ruin. This brought a reply from
18th telling him not to worry that
Sould not be home for some
=, 81, would have general clean
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-12
Notice, Trustees. ard TeacEus

1 ne cl,Ik OF each district board
Of trustees is requested to write III
in<, the words Final claim on
margin Of duplicate pay warrants
when it is presented at close of any
school, white or colored. Teacher,
will take notice that their tinai
claims will not be approved unless
accompanied by correct annual re,
port.
W. W. Fuller,
Go. Supt. Ed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-11-20

order at $3.50 a. m. and l2::}O p. m, the
present arrangement going into effect
November 18th Attendance is not re-
quired unit 500 d. m and rs D. M
but the room is quiet, and those who
do come early have an opportunity to
spepd the time in study.
Blue cards were awarded for the
month of October to Robert Reynolds,
Lillian Savoy, Mary White, Clinton
Abbott, Catherine Abbott, Ruth F'ulI-
mer, E ,ther Kotts, Zoe Bowen, Frank
Taplin, Orville Stevens, Ruth Bowen,
Sylvia Soldal, Gladys Baldwin, olga
Langager Flossie Fosdick, Alice Hill,
Elsie Peterson.
Arrangements are being perfected TO
put on Weeks Short Course at the
high school in the near future. IT Is
planned to devote the entire time 0
Agriculture, Manual Training, and
allied subjects. A. e. Nelson will be
in charge of the work in Agriculture
and direct the work in conjunction
with the high school faculty
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-11-20

a months visit with friends and rela-
tives in Wisconsin n d Minnesota.
Miss Void accompanied them far
as Climax, Minn.
John Kittleson and liver Bratholl, Of
Galesburgh, autoed over on business
Wednesday morning.
Marriage license was issued to Peter
johnson and Miss Caspara Olson
on Wednesday, and they were after
ward married by Judge Moote
Attorney Barclay, 0 + Sherhrooke,
Mrs Anna Pladson, John Mark, K.
A. Johnson, Nikojai Plaason and G.
j. Storkson, o Newburgh, were
Probate court Tuesday on the hearing
for the appointment of administrator
in the case of Bendick PIadson, de-
ceased, Mrs. Anna Pladson being az
pointed Administrative
The band boys minstrel show Sat
| urday evening was a success in every
way. Those who took part did ex-
ceedingly we'll, and deserve laudable
comment The hall was we'll filled with
an audience from t h surrounding
towns, Hope, Finley, i'ickert and Bla-
bon. After the show, the baskets
were sold, and brought good price
Even pumpkins sold high, one going
for 81, purchased by John Oxton, and
you should have seen his mouth when
he got the great golden jumbo, a n d
see him 60 for the contents thereof 1t
made one think of nice juicy water
melon in August. The boys realized
$1,000, Of which they are well deserv-
ing for the great effort made in getting
up the play.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-11-20
SHERBROOKE.

Ed Sparrow, of Primrose township,
was business caller in town Thurs
day.
Mr. and Mrs Emil Carlson d n d
daughter Emily, Of Greenview town
ship, were among the callers at b e
county seat Thursday.
David Moore, Of Pickert, called at
the j. o. Collins farm Thursday, Mrs.
Collins accompanying him home t o
spend a few days
Allen Darch, of Finley, was among
the business callers in town Thursday
afternoon.
Ex-Sheriff Standley, Of Hope, stop
ped in the city Friday. on his way to
Sharon.
Mrs. l.. Nj. Burdick, of Ayr, spent
few days last week at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. Vadnie, returning home
Saturday. Mrs. Burdick was formerly y
Mrs. Wilkins.
D. w. Vadnie and wife called at the
home of Frank Nadnie d family
Sunday evening.
L. Verwest and wife and HadIey at
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-11-20
SCHOOL NOTES.

Mesdames b. Fullmer and j. Clut-
ter visited US recently.
Mesdames Egan and Lathrop were
recent visitors in the grade rooms.
The girls are practcing twice
week, with Miss Slingsby as coach.
Our enrolment in Manual Training
is boosted each week by the return of
more boys.
Rev. Daib attended the class recita-
tion in Second Year German last Fri
day morning.
State Inspector Richard Hayward,
of Grand Forks, made US an official
visit November Goth.
The Board Of Education held 5
November meeting at the rooms in the
City Hall, last Thursday night.
Mesdames John Dorrance and G..
Jefferson visited the high school build
ing last Thursday afternoon.
Ella Lockwood's name was omitted
from the blue card list last month by
mistake.
! Ralph Klovstad and Paul Roney
entered the high school Monday, No
vember l7th
Mrs. Getchell called at the office
Saturday and remained in town as a
I, Sunday visitor at G. w. Coles.
| Between twenty and thirty in the
high school have been placed in spe:
cial class j n spelling. The class is
under the instruction of Miss David
son.
We are pleased to notice the names
of Alice Hill, of the Gray school, and
Elsie Peterson, of h e Washburr
school, among the honor pupils this
month.
Our senior class has determined {
present class play this year. and q
committee has been appointed o Sc
lect suitable play and arrange fol
its production.
| Basket ball practice is in vogue
The boys are rapidly rounding int
condition un der the coaching of Mr.
Hebberger. A fast team is assured t.
the high school this year.
! The high school is being called t {
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-11-20
nded service at the NJ. e. church last

tended service at the Nj. e. church last
Sunday.
A. S Moote and family autoed to
the Thomas Sussex farm to spend
Sunday.
Supt. Newton visited schools t
| Sharon the first of the week
E. A Erickson and family, accom-
panied by Alvin Boe, autoed to h e
farm Sunday,
Carl Lindhot, who has been work
ing for j. ID. Parkman the past sea-
son, came up to the city Monday to
file his Declaration of Intention.
| John Braut and wife we're visitors
at the l.. N. Bugbee farm the first
| the week.
States Attorney Sathre, of Finley,
transacted business at the county sent
Tuesday.
Elmer Archer and Dr. Heimark, o f
Finley, were among the many business
| ElSlJOfS IN Town lueSudv.
Marriage license was issued in the
County Court Tuesday to Arthur w.
Olson, of Red Wing, Mimi, and Miss
Edith Archer, Of Finley.
Those who wrote the Teachers
Examination of last week We're EIme-
da Bakken, Florence Darch, Bertha
VauIberg, Emily Carlson, Mary Birk.
land and Edward Worke.
r. G. Thykeson, o + Golden Lake
township, transacted business d t the
county seat Wednesday afternoon.
| Wm. Darch, Ernest 'rhorne and Sol.
oman Otteson, of Edendale township
were over on business Tuesday.
Miss Nettie Stewart and Mrs. Vad
ME drove out to the Henry Dsvin
Sr., farm for short call Monday.
Little Irene Moore, of Pickert, i
spending q fortnight with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. O. Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Moore, O
Pickert, are rejoicing because of tn
arrival of a fine baby boy, who cam
last Wednesday evening.
Enock Il. Westervall, o f Blabon
was over Wednesday morning n
filed his Intention papers before Cler
Of Court Vadnie.
Mrs. G. Fl. Gilbertson and Mis-
: Anna Gilbertson left Wednesday fo
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-11-20
A Night of Terror.

Few nights are more terrible than
that OF d mother looking on her child
choking and gasping for breath dur
an attack of Group, and nothing n
the house to relieve it, Many mothers
have passed nights of terror in this
situation A little forethough will en-
able you to avoid all this Chamber
lain's Cough remedy is a certain cure
for Group and has never been known
to fail. Keep it at hand. For sale by
all dealers ADV,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-11-20
Declare War on Colds.

!. AZ crneade of education which aims
..tsthat common colds may becoms un-
common within the next generation"
has been begun b y prominent New
York ply sicians. Here is list of
the .sdon't 'ts', which the doctors say
will prevent the annual visitation OF
the cold:
''Don'tsit In . draughty car"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-11-20
Don't sleep in hot rooms.
Don't avoid the fresh air."

Don't stuff yourself at meal time.
Overeating reduces your resistance. ;"
To which we would add-when you
take a cold get rid of it as quickly as
possible. To accomplish that you will
find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
most excellent. For sale by all deal
ers.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-11-28
AUST AS GOOD AS
BONDS PILLS2"'

Don't you believe It! No such a Liver
remedy is made. But do not abuse the.
dealer who tells you SO! He does not
Intend to injure you or US; he only
likes to make a larger profit than
Bonds Pills afford him.
Just laugh at him and insist on
BONDS LIVER PILLS, the gentle,
safe and effective liver stimulant, that
are honestly made from the best
known ingredients and without regard,
to cost or trouble.
They are expressly intended to cure
B%iliousness. Headaches, Constipation,
Indigestion, Malaria and all the all.
, ments due to an inactive liver or bow.
els.
ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR!"
Take just ONE pill at bedtime anda
wake up well, without any unpleasant,
feeling. They are guaranteed to give
satisfaction.
II the Pills cannot be obtained in,
your town, send 25c to us and get themA
by return mail.
Sold by leading druggists, 25c. Senda
to US for free sample.
BONDS PHARMACY CO.. LITTLEs
ROCK, ARK.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-11-28
FIND CLUE TO MISSING EDITOR
Thought to Be Wandering Through the
Woods in Louisiana.

Laurel.-Information has reached Lau-
rel that a man, clotheless, totally in
sane and in a state of starvation, has
been wandering in a swamp near Nichol-
son, La, and answers in some respects
to the description of Editor H. j. Leake,
who disappeared from Laurel on October
II. Interested parties got connection
with the sheriff of that town, but could
elicit no satisfaction. Elrie Robsason,
stepfather of the missing man, went to
Nicholson in hopes of finding out some
thing definite. 1t seems that the country
people of that locality are afraid of the
mailman, and no one has had sufficient
courage to lock him up, and he is still
roaming around the swamp. Mr.. Robin
son put officers on the trail at once, and
posters, bearing accurate details of
Leakc's appearance and offering a re-
ward, have been sent all down the line
to New Orleans. Mr.. Leake came here
a little over a year ago, and became
editor and manager of the Laurel Chron-
icle. Only six months ago he was mar
ried to Miss Jessie Gorgas Palfrey, of
Franklin, La.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-11-28
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" settles souri,
gassy StOmaChs in five
minuteS-Time It!
You don't want a slow remedy when

You don't want q slow remedy when
your stomach is bad-or an uncertain
one-or q harmful one-your stomach
lie too valuable; you mustn't injure it.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for It's
speed in giving relief; its harmless
ness; its certain unfailing action In
regulating sick, sour, gassy stomachs.
Its millions of cures In Indigestion.
dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach:
trouble has made 1t famous the worldl
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doctor In.
your home-keep 1t handy-get a large.
ifty-cent al from any dealer andi
then II anyone should eat something:
which doesn't agree with them; 81
what they eat lays like lead. fermentss
and sours and forms gas; causes head
ache, dizziness and nausea; eructa--
tons Of acid and ~undigested food.
remember as DOT as Pape's D~iapepsin.
comes In contact with the stomach ALI
such distress vanishes. Its prompt
ness, certainty and ease in overcoming.
the worst stomach disorders is q reve'
lation to those who try it.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-11-28
WARREN COUNTY IS
WILLING TO GIVE AID
APPROVE PLANS FOR MERIDIAN.
vICKSBURG HIGHWAY.
Meeting Held in the Hill City Shows
People of That County Will Do
Their Part Toward Building
Modern State Road.

Nicksburg.-Warren county stand,
ready to build its part of the Vieksburg,
Meridian highway. A meeting of the
local committee in charge of the work
took place and 1t was agreed that the
officers of the state association which il
directing the big undertaking be in.
formed Of Warren's readiness to do her
share.
Accordingly, E. s. Wills n, chairman
OF the Vicksburg-M Meridian Highway As
sociation, will be sent the cheerful mes.
sage.
The local good roads men, too, decided
to invite the Kinds county board of SUI
visors to come to Vicksburg at an early
date and come to an understanding about
the route to be selected, and to arrange
for the connection Of the Warren and the
Kinds county roads.
Two routes are under consideration
one the Baldwin's ferry road, and the
other by Bovina and via Hollis ferry.
Paul Polk, the Warren county roads
engineer, has been delegated to prepare
data relative to the cost of getting the
roads in shape for putting on the gravel
or other surface material that may be
decided On. Mr.. Polk will be expected
to secure all necessary information in
regard to mileage, widening of roadway,
cutting down of hills, building of cul-
verts, etc.
Warren county will have the honor of
being the first county of the state to
announce its readiness to build the pro-
posed cross-state highway. The Vicks-
burg and Meridian road, it may be men
TONED, will connect with another great
sippi, through Meridian, to the gulf
highway from the north line of Missis-
coast.
Those who attended the meeting were
j. W. Tucker, chairman; Alex Fitzhugh,
M. ]. Mulvihill, John Adams and Albert
Brown.