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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08
DO 1T AS UNTO HIM.

We of the United States some.
times boast of our splendid civilza-
ton and of our Humanitarian en-
deavors, end as 4 nation we do give
to many praiseworthy objects. But
il the religion of Christ, which most
of us profess, mean anything to us,
we must hear the pleas which come
to us in behalf of those homeless,
starving Beigiens, who must be
housed and fed. We cannot turn a
deaf ear to their needs for the
Master has t9ldn us that IL We
minister not "to the least Of these
we minister not unto Him. So In
proportion as He has prospered us,
let us give to the helpless Belgians.
We should give gladly, cheerfully
and promptly for the need is very
urgent.
Sir Gilbert Parker, the distin-
guished English novelist, now in
Holland, has cabled to Cardinal
Gibbons OF Baltimore in behalf of
the relief work. Here watch
penniless, homeless Belgians flee
ing from their native land" the
message reads. MANY towns and
cities are absolutely destroyed
Countless homes are stones and
ashes. Hundreds of thousands lack
food and clothes. They ask for
bread and salt, no more, and it is
not forthcoming. The commission
asks for half of soldiers ration
for each starving Belgian"
If the cause of these poor, cold,
starving ones appeals to you give
something il you have not yet con-
tributed, to Capt. j. NJ. Hough, who
is soliciting funds in their behalf.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

The Anderson Intelligencer takes
The York News to task for reflect
ing on the manner I'm which con-
victions were secured against blind
tigers in the city of Anderson. The
York News thinks public opinion was
stirred up to too high a pitch. We
differ from our York contemporary.
We believe that it is n very rare
thing that a blind tiger Is Iiidstly
convicted. They are menace to
any community and all forces for
good should unite in getting public
sentiment thoroughly rrysta!ihed
against them, just as has been done
in Anderson
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

We read very carefully the a!leg-
ed interview of Irwin S. Cobb with
Lord Kitchener, published in the
last issue of The Saturday Evening
Post, and it is our judgment that
there is no fake about it. Kitchener,
in this interview, confirms what h
has said upon more than one occa-
sion before, that the present war in
all probability will last three years
or more.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

The man who owes a debt and
is withholding his cotton is not only
embarrassing his creditors, but is
seriously affecting his own credit
for the future. There is no prob
ability that cotton will be any higher
in the near future. so why not sell
the staple, pay what you owe, stop
interest on your debts and keep up
your credit?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08
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Judging from the last two issues
of the York News, published under
the editorial management of Mr.. D..
Watson Bell, we believe that the
right man is in the right place. We
congratulate the directors OF the
York Publishing Company upon
having secured Mr.. Bell and wish
him success in his new field.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

The very efficient secretary of our
Chamber of Commerce knew we
could have n county fair when so
many said sit couldn't be done. "
He has demonstrated clearly that
Lancaster can do whatever she tries
10 do. The success of the fair
should teach never to listen to the
pessimist.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

out against the blind tigers until
that city got rid of them. That
journal is now crying out against
muddy streets. May she likewise
have a deliverance from them. The
News cried out against muddy
streets and they are now passing
We expect to keep up the yell
against the blind tigers until they,
too, pass hence.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

We have had the opportunity
during the past week of judging
what bad roads mean to a county.
Hundreds of our rural cousins were
prevented from attending the county
fair on account of the horrible con-
dition of the roads.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08
PAY YOUR DEBTS WEEK.

Pa1 NolR DEBIS WEEK.
Having mentioned last week that
we have in mind a movement which
we believe would be helpful one to
all concerned, we present to you
herewith our plans and purposes for
a Pay oYur Debts Week." and sug-
gest that December IA to December
21 be set apart as the week for
special effort toward meeting our
obligations. In most cases, credi-
tors have been quite lenient toward
their debtors, and are waiting pa
tiently for what is due them. But
these same indulgent creditors have
in turn more and larger obligations
to meet than have those whom they
have been indulging. Many of them
are merchants whose concerns are
urgently in need of money which
could and should be paid at once
Others are bankers who have for
years made loans and helped finance
the farms and other interests of
Lancaster. Then there are the
manufacturing concerns, partcu-
larly fertilizer manufacturers. that
have advanced so freely to the farm
ers, All these creditors are due some
consideration and it is in their be-
half that we urge you to pay up next
week. Even though you may not be
prepared to make payment. in full
of your Indebtedness, you can GER
tainly pay them something and you
should.
We fear that the cry of hard
tines in some cases quite real,
has in other instances only offered
an excuse for delay in settling what
is owing. Many have made the
European war their shield and de-
fender. believing that they can
through this far-off conflict, be
spared to postpone settlement of
their delinquenCes. We believe that
this great and terrible struggle has
too long been blamed when in
difference is so frequently the only
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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

In spite of adverse circumstances
the first county fair was most sue
cessful.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08
TUESDAY, DECEMBER g, 1914.

The fair is over. Long live the
fair.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

We have made splendid start
event.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08
Examination of County Offices.

Mr.. l.. A .Searson, assisted by Mr..
p. II. Lazar, both of Columbia, have
been engaged since Tuesday last, in
auditing the books of the different
county offices. This work is being
done under the direction of the
grand jury.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

1t was great day for Lancaster
when the Chamber of Commerce was
organized, for that body is doing
much for both town and county.
The next move should be to or
ganize a county fair association.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

What have you done for the
starving Belgians, those innocent by
ISLANDERS upon whom the horrors of
war have fallen so heavily?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

Three cheers and tiger for
Secretary Ellison.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08

Weather forecast for South
Carolina: Partly cloudy Tuesday
and Wednesday, probably local
rains.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08
Special Notice.

Special Notice.
There will be a basket supper at
Tabernacle school house Thursday
night, December "a, proceeds for en-
closing Tabnernacle cemetery.
MISS sGEORGIE PLYLER.
MISS DESS PLYLER.
MRS. b. B. PLYLER.
Committee.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08
BIG SHOE VALUES

BIG SHOE VALUES i
SO Pairs of Ladies' gun metal button
Shoes, made by the famous Dutten-
hofer factory. These Shoes was hSver
known to sell for less than $3.OOlour
special prices for Christmas shoppers
48 Pairs of Ladies vici patent tip,l lace
and button, these also made by Du\ten-
hofer, value $500, our special pride
sSNs
"a Pairs Big Misses patent, button ShoA
with low heel, reduced from $500 tA
$2.5O|
"a Pairs Boys gun metal lace Shoes.
sizes 212 to 512, reduced from $500
Is Pairs Little Gents gun metal lace
Shoes, sizes S12 to. IL, reduced from
SO Pairs Ladies' vici patent tip and plain
toe Shoes, sold at $1.75 to $500, re-
duced to 49,. S1.39
Big Reduction on Wool Blankets for
Christmas Shoppers
Wool Blankets reduced from $3.50 to
UfMlHs~~. S2S7
Wool Blankets reduced from $4.OO to
$3.19
Wool Blankets reduced from $500 to
@.,,., ats $3.50
! Wool Blankets reduced from $3.50 to
$5.98
LADIES' BED ROOM SLIPPERS
Here is something that is very useful
J and makes a nice Christmas present,
These Slippers come in brown, gray, red
and black and have been reduced from
$1.25 to 49,. ..,. 49,. csc
LADIES' AND MISSES COATS
We have made sweeping reductions on
all Coats and will fnly mention the prices
on few numberIto give you an idea of
the reduction
One lot of Ladies' Long Black Coats.
made in the seaAQn's best styles, reduc-
ed from $500 to ~. ~ $685.
One lot Ladies Long Black> Coats, nicely
tailored and good fittin& garments,
reduced from $3.50 to ..\:. ,S4.15
One lot Misses Fancy Coats, Aicely made
and beautiful colors, red heed from
pf.oo 10 80 S3.39
One lot Misses Coats, made lof all wool
material, ,>lea~eea- from $35G to. .S2.39
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-12-08
LADIES COAT SUITS.

Here is where the great reduction takes
place. You can buy any Suit that we have
in the house exactly at what it cost us
less the express, Don't miss this oppor-
tunity to buy Coat Suit cheap:
FANCY SILK POPLINS
Seven pieces of fancy Silk Poplins, come
in beautiful range of colors and there
is nothing that makes a more service
able dress, reduced from 65c to. .39c
FLANNELETTS, OUTINGS AND MOT
TIE FLANNELS
These are positively the best grade of
these goods on the market and are
worth in any store 1Oc and 1212c, our
MEMS ESSSA' HEAVY HEAVY; FLEECE UNDER. UNDER
% Dozen Mems heavy fleece Shirts and
drawers, reduced from SOC garment to
39c or 75c for suit
One lot Boys Suits, nicely made and good
quality, reduced from $500 to. $2.39
One lot Boys Suits, absolutely every
thread wool, reduced from $3.50 to$2.89
One lot Boys Suits, nicely tailored and
all wool, big value at $500, reduced
MEMS AND BOYS PANTS
Big reduction on Mems and Boys Pants.
One lot Mems all wool Pants, reduced
from 1925 to 80. .S1.69
One lot Mems Fancy Casemere Pants,
nicely made, reduced from $500 to
S2.39
Big lot Boys Pants at special prices
45c, 69c, SOC, S1.19 and up to $1.69
MEMS DRESS HATS
We are showing beautiful line of
Mems Dress Hats in all the new shapes
and coiors, reduced from $500 to SPAS.
Don't wait, get yours today.
BATH ROBE BLANKETS
This makes one of the incest gifts at
all for Christmas.
$500 Robe Blankets, reduced to .S2.l9
Y25O Robe Blankets reduced to . 95
$500 Robe Blankets, reduced to .Sl.59
BIG JOB EOT LADIES' AND MISSES'
SWEATERS
You will find in this lot some wonderful
values In wool Sweaters, only small lot,
so better come quick, prices from
SOC to $1.19
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18
Address of Welcome by Hon. Charles |.
 SearlS of Thompson

Mi President, fellow citizens, ladies
 and gentlemen
 Although, in q technical sense, 1 am not today citizen ol Pomfret, yet you will agree with me, think, that the committee in charge Of these exercises was justified in requesting me to eN. tend, as ils announcement so graceful ly and happily expresses it. "A cordial invitation to be present to all old resi- dents ot Pomiret, or to those, who by birth have inherited an interest m it's history, or tfadition, or by summers spent among is htlls have learned to feel that il k their town The justi- tleation ef the committee rests upon these facts, that each of my grandpar- entS, both upon The paternal and ma ternal side, spent many years of hts or her life here, and several of them died and are buried here, that my father and mother lived in this town and now peacefully sleep in the cemetery under the hill, that my eyes fast open ed upon this wonderful and beautifut world in house near the residence of Dr Overlook that have spent many happy days here from my boyhood 10 The present and expect 10 return for my final rest when life's titfpl fever shall be over.
 May l digress 10 refer to one of my personal experiences. 1 was four years old and my mother was spend, ing the afternoon al the house upon this hill then occupied by the lRev Christopher Comstock. She ioolishly took me with her. l grew weary Of bearing the solemn talk of my elders and so withdrew and started for my home, which have before mentioned, about mile distant. My disappear ance naturally .caused n considerable surprise and then alarm. However was captured with my journey about half accomplished. As reward Of merit spent half an hour tied to the bedposi in the room of my parents and
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18

left alone to reflect upon my sin and upon the uncertainties Of this worldly lie. Am ] not then, under the cir eunstances, entitled to bid you well come to this ancient, serene and beau uful town for this annivers 4fy day.
 To what do welcome you2 First Of all to 8 town wieh aa uutanished and glorious record during its 2oo years Of existence; Go town, paradoxieai as it
 may seem, old and yet ever young old i because of is years, young because of it's uufading and ever increasing fresh ness and beauty To Town eyer changing and yet changeless. changing because men and women come snd go
 and people of many natiouaiities have
 repiaced, in a measure, the original
 Puritan stock, because many of the
 houses of years ago have disappeared
 to give place b larger and more aftis- l tic homes, and because it has year by i year in evef-iucfeasing measure had
 the social aud intellectual stimulus and 1 qaiekening which the summer guest.
 no longer stranger within your
 gates, continually suppiies. Change 1 less, because f0f all that makes for pat. nolism and social righteousness Pom i fret has stood from tue beginning until now. firm and steadfast, adaefinR to | the best things and fepudialing those that are unsavofy and false. HphoIding the truth and opposing error. fn the midst Of her social and physieal prog less she has never swerved from the fundamentals. the basis of ail right living Her deep love for state and country has never weakened. In- spifed by her heroic son, General Isra- el Putnam, she took well her part in the War of Independence. Again she wns not found wanting in the War of 1872 and in the Mexican War, and she spent lavishly Of her blood and her sons in the War Of the Rebellion. All professions and many other eallings have had worthy representatives from among her sons.
 May 1 cali your attention to Abbie Allen, poet Of no small merit, and her poem upon Captain Xinton, who fell in the war of lS46; to Louise Chandler Moulton, an author of dis tinction in prose and verse; to General Gfosvenor of Ohio, A statesman of ma tional reputation, and to Judge Holt of the United States district court of New York.
 Why should l not then welcome you to town and reunion like this2 Joy should reign supreme during these two days. If you have crushing cares or troubles of any kind forget them now. Fix your eyes upon the glories of these hills, lieldse and valleys. Let your minds and hearts be open 10 receive and enjoy the good things provided by this dear old town for the children of her love
 Mallock produced book year ago entitled, "ls life worth living" in which he proves 10 his own satisfac- ton that life k faiure-pessimism of the most pronounced character. am sure we shall find that life Is worth living today and tomorrow and also in days to come. Welcome, therefore, nay, twice and thrice, to the affection ate embrace Of this old mother of us all
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18
Home Cooking

Frui, cake, Mrs. Wilbur, ls,; Mrs. II. D. Uevel. 2ud
 Angel ease, Mrs. C. Danielson. Isl, Mrs. Davis. 2nd.
 Coeoanat layer cake, Miss NJ. White, lst; Mrs II. r. Coyell. 2ot.
 Sponge cake, Mrs. Fuller, lsti Mrs. Davis, End.
 Chocolate loaf cake, Mrs. II. D. covea, lst; Mrs. Spencer. 2nd.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18
uaAI@ @LEGENp
TuE AtrHoR

 Quinebmr aeer |, deep and wide, And Il bears the boat on it's sunny tide As merriiy now as of old Il bore To the early homes by it's quiet shore The iumberman craft, or tine gunde-
 low, From the Thames that gleamed in it's
 quiet flow Where that beautiful river, with
 meadow and grove, Broadens leisurely out into "frading
 Cove. Once on 8 time, when 1 need not say, Through all Of a winters frosty day Mary Mason within her home Sat spinning the flax for her mothers
 loom. And she spun 1t neatly, and twisted 1t
 fine, For her dainty fingers let never line From the distatl's load run earelesly
 down To cover the spindle with glossy brown And her voice so sweet, to the tune ot
 h9r wheel sang a song of love, while the treadle Upwards and downwards went all the To measure the notes of the maiden $
 rhYme:-
 to around and around
 My wheel for me,
 Till my bonnie good ship Comes over the sea,
 And around and around
 Go ali the day,
 Till ye bring me my love
 From afar away. Thus she sat by the fire, and sang and
 spun From the morning-dawn till the day
 was done, Brushing her tTesses, so long and soft, Back from her forehead, aS rising oft, She stole from her wheel to her
 mothers side, And watched for moment the shuttle
 glide Backward and forth through the web
 in the loom Where the sun shone in through the
 afternoon Fair as goSsamer in the dews,- Newly woven, with varied haes Of the meadow.grass lying under
 meath, And messy tint, or fragrant wreath
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18

Distriel of Putnam ssr rrooa'e Court lC Sept. A, l9l4.
 Estate of Edward Levin, late ot Putnam, ID said District deceasgd.
 The ENrcator having cNhloitt1 ms a,imipistrati0n accoant with said Estate 10 this Court for allowance, it Is
 Ordered that the ssth day of sept, i9lt, ai 10 osclock in the forenoon, at the frubaie eonrf in Putnam be, and the same Is aSsignesi Tor 4 hearing on the aslewanceof said adnliaisira- tion account ana this court directs the hNeeator 10 eIre ali persons interested therein ia anpear al said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper having q circulation in said district.
 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. Judge
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18
The Pomfret Celebration
 (Continued from Page one)

Annie sweney Of Providence, Veneer Banks, little grandson of Thomas Clemens; Italian flag by Catherine Ffagano; Greece flag by Greek fami- 1y in the employ Of Lewis AVeriIi.
 Then followed the dancers brought in by the Joyous children who, to the wonderful music Of beethoHen'a fa nous sixth CT Pastoral Symphony portrayed symDolicaIly the present prosperity of Pomlfet, heI agricultural prosperity.
 The piper, Miss Louise Warren; shepherds, Nisses Annie Ash Eliza beth Warren. shepherdesses Misses Esther Gastasis0u, Margaret Warren the storm, Mrs. Elizabeth Loeeioy- Part .2: fields, Misses Annie Ash, Elizabeth Warren; trees, Camille Eup. fasd, Ethel Danielson; brooks, Esther Gustavison, Margaret Warren
 Notes
 Charles W. Gfosvenor as chief host and chairman of the day performed his duties with the cordial tact and sympathy for which he is famous Much credit is due to the management Of the chairmen, Miss Louise GrOsve' nor and Warren Ayehll, for the sue cess of the Old Home Festival, also to many outside helpers including Miss Mary Curtis and Mrs. Harriet J. Peck.
 The European war prevented the Dutch booth as originally planned.
 The pageant WAS divided into sepa- rate groups: Leaders, social prosperity group, Mrs. Overlook; Indian group, Miss Louise Grosyenot; little dame school, Mrs. Joseph Moves of Stam- ford; intefpfetatiye dancing and cos tune designing, Misses Stevens and Peck
 The difficult music of the Beethoven Symphony would have been impossi- bic but for the kindness Of Misses K Katherine Moves and Charlotte Gros- venor who played the piano parts. The violin orchestral score was played by John Morse and the flute by .Oscar Wood of Moosnp.
 During each afternoon music was furnished by morse's orchestra and the Grosvenofdale band,
 Dancing was held in the tent each evening.
 Warren Averill performed his part is lhe Church with signal success des. pite serious indispositions. The sec ond day his role was played by MT. Lovejoy. Charles Danieison played the role of Husbandman the second day in plnce of =. D. Wieks.
 The Little Dame School was greatly enjoyed. The children were very quaint and demure in their old.time clothes. The little Carroll girls sang a hymn very sweetly.
 The Irish group entering the Nations WAS greeted with tremendous ap- plause. Peter Murphy and Miss Swee- ney in an Irish jaunting car lavishly trimmed with green drove into the en. closure 10 the merry strains of "The wearin' O the green, followed by n group of children dressed in green. He courteously assisted Miss Sweeney of Providence to night, who sang "A little bunch 0. Shamrocks," with much expression The little "eolleen' who rode in the car was Master Veneer Banks, grandson of Thomas Clemens,
 The Scotch entry into the family of Nations was very pleasing The Rust children wearing the Scottish plaid marched with the kilties playing the National air on the bag pipes.
 The entire pageant with it's variety of costume and color formed a beanu ful picture which will never fade from inc memories Of those fortunate enough to behold lt.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18
Republican Caucus

The Republican voters of the town of Pomtret are hereby requested to meet in caucus at the Town House in said Pomiret Frirday, Oct ?, l9l4, at ? o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose Of nominating candidates for the General Assembly, Justices of the Peace, Judge of Probate, and 10 do any other business proper 10 be done at said meeting.
 By order of Republican Town Com- mittee. Favette l.. W Wright, Chair irman.
 Dated at Pomlret, this Huh day of September, 1914.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18
Notice

A special meeting of the Putnam Business Mems association will be held in Owls hallton Friday evening Sept. Is, at $ D. m., to consider what action the association will take con. corning the proposed diseontinnanee of the 7.09 D. m. train from Boston, and 10 transact any other business that may be prope-.
 (. =. Andem, President. Ernest (. Morse, Acting Secretary.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18
Order of Notice

State of Connecticut, County Of Wind ham. ss., Putnam. September 18th, 1914. Leroy Wyman vs Jennie Il. Wyman. Upon the complaint of the said Leroy C. Wyman, claiming for req sons therein sseth : forth divorce, returnabls to the Superior Court in and windbam County, to be holden on the arst Tuesday of. October AID. i9l4, 1t appearing to, and being found by the subscribing authority, that the said De- tenaant Is absent from tnis State-gone to parts unknown:
 Therefore, ordered, that notice of the peuaeney ot said complaint be given hv publishing thIs ordet iH the Putnam Patriot, a newspaper published in Put nam. in said County two weeks success siveiy commencing on or before the e4th day of September, A. D. i9iA
 EDGAR NJ. WARNER,
 Clerk of the Superior Court 2s sa for Nindhsm County.