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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23
BRIDE LOSES
Her NIGHTIE

La Crosse, Wis, Dec. Hts worth
S68-50 for bride to lose her night
gown on her wedding day, Judge Hunt
decided
When Mack Zimmerman brought
his blushing bride to this city to spend
their honeymoon, he entrusted five
suit cases to the care of j. c. Hop
kins, drayman. The nightie had q
suitcase all to itself
As luck would have it, Hopkins lost
the bag containing the nightie. The
judge in giving his decision, said that
the personal inconvenience to the
bride amounted to more than actual
loss of the nightie.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

just one way I can persuade young
him who did
His eyes met hers and for moment
lighted with irony. IF / did that, |
reckon Jeb would be wi11in' to let ye
keep Dawn an Jesse-an'. OF course,
he'd kill the other man. Do ye want
me to do it ?"
He moved to the closed door and
paused with his hand on the knob.
NO, stop!" she almost screamed.
1T would mean murder. Merciful
God, it's SC hard to decide some
things!"
Anse Havey turned back to the
room.
Il just thought I'd let We see that
for yourself" he said quietly. "Ye
amt hardly been able ter see why it's
hard for US people to decide en-
Suddenly new thought struck her,
and it brought from her a sudden
question. But you know who the
murderer is, and you have spared
him."
The man laughed.
Don't fret yourself, ma'am. The
man that killed Fletch has left the
mountains, an right now he's out of
reach. But he'll be back some day,
an when he comes l reckon the first
news yen hear Of him will be that
he's dead" Once more it was the i'm
placable avenger that spoke.
The girl could only murmur in per-
plexity: yet you have kept Jeb in
ignorance. l don't understand"
I've got other plans fer Jeb," said
Bad Anse Havey. 81 don't low to let
him be a feud killer. There's others
that can attend to that"
He flung the door open and called
Jeb, and moment later the boy, black
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

G. R. Foundry. castings. 1860
Nash Hdw.. supplies. - 500
The following bills were referred
to the City Atty: A. ". White &
Sons. Whitewash,ng. f. S. Gill.
paint; August Saeger for loss of
horse.
The bills of the Electric and Water
commission for Nov. 1915, were rati-
fed by unanimous vote Of the Coun-
Gil
An ordinance changing the voting
place in the Sixth ward, City of
Grand Rapids, from its present place
to the Electric Light Plant was pass
ed by unanimous vote of the Coun-
ell. (Same may be seen published
in the official paper, in legal form.)
Two petitions for Sewer and water
n Eleventh Avenue extending North
into Brown Street were referred to
the Sewer and Water committees.
A petition for sewer and water in
Grand Avenue from 18th Ave. to 21st
Ave. was referred to the Sewer and
Water Committee.
Grand Rapids, Wis. Disc, 9, 1915.
To the Honorable Mayor and Com
mon Council of the City of Grand
Rapids.
Gentlemen:-
l herewith submit the re-
port of my office for the month of
November.
Nov. ?, Balance in Bank. S3667.2O
Nov. 2. Reed of VIM. Berg. for doc
tax 1900
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23
ORDINANCE NO 100.

The Common Council of the City
of Grand Rapids do ordain as fol-
lows:
Sec. l. The voting place of the
Sixth Ward of the City of Grand
Rapids, shall be established at and
and all elections hereafter held in the
Electric & Water plant building at
No. 344 Second Ave. North.
Sec. 2. All ordinances in conflict
herewith ;.re hereby repealed.
Sec. 8. This ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and after
the date of it's passage and publica-
ton.
Dated Dec. 7, 1915. Approved.
J. A. Cohen, Burton l.. Brown,
Mayor. Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

Piercing Gaze.
vey school nor McBriar school. 1t Is
meant TO open its doors to both sides
of the ridge, regardless of factions"
Did young Milt come there ter git
eddication? 1 thought he went to col
lege down below" The question car
ried an undernote of irony.
Juanita shook her head.
No. she answered. He came there
as any other passer-by might have
come, and he hasn't come often. Let
me keep the children and he shan't
come again"
For time Bad Anse stood there re-
garding her with steady and pierre
ing gaze, while his brows drew to-
gether in a frown rather of deep
thoughtfulness than of displeasure
81 asked Brother Talbot to go out"
he finally said, because I didn't hardly
want to hurt your feelin's by telling
you before him that your school can't
last. You're goin' about it all the
wrong way, an it's worse to go about
good thing the wrong way than to
go about bad thing the right way. 1
told We once that We couldn't change
the hills. an that ye'd change first
yourself. l say that again. Ye can't
take fire out of blood with books. But
If we've done persuaded Brother Anse
that you're doin' good, l didn't want
him to hear me belittle ye."
Anse Havey went to the window,
!,
air. Then he began to speak again,
and this time it was in a voice the girl
had never heard-a voice that held the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

IF countenance, came in and stood
glaring about with the sullen defiance
IF young bull just turned into the
ring to face the matador.
"Jeb,'' suggested the chief gravely,
I reckon if Dawn don't see Young
Milt again We amt goin' to object to
her havin' an education, are ye?"
The boy stiffened, and his reply was
surly.
Il don't low ter hev my folks a con-
sortin' with no McBriars."
Anse Havey spoke again, very qui-
city: "Milt didn't know no more about
hat KILN than l did, Jeb."
"How does vs. know thet?" The
| question burst out fercely and swiftly.
The boy bent forward, his eyes eagerly
burning above his high cheek bones
and his mouth stiff in a snarI of sus-
pense. How does We know?"
Because know who did"
Tell me his name!" The shril1 de-
mand was almost shrek
Again jobs face had become ashen
and his muscles were tWitching. Anse
laid hand on his shoulder, but the
boy ierked away and again confronted
his elder, while his voice broke from
MS lips in an excess of passion. Tell
ne his name. By God, he b'longs ter
mel"
No, amt goin' to tell ye his name
just yet, Jeb,'' Anse calmly announced
He amt in these parts now. He's left
the mountains, an it wouldn't do ye
much good to know his name-yet.
Two days after he comes back I'll tell
ye all ye wants to know, an | won't
try ter hinder ye, but ye must let the
children stay over there at the school
Dawn's hearts set on it, an it wouldn't
be fair to break her heart"
The boy stood trembling in wrath
and indecision. Finally his voice came
obviously. eye done give me yore
hand once before thet es soon es We
knCwed ye'd tell mean We lied ter
me-"
Anse Havey shook his head with I'M
rufied patience.
mo didn't lie to We, son. wasn't
sure till after he left. l amt never
lied to no man"
A long silence fell on the room.
Through the open window came the
silvery call of a quail in some distant
thicket. After while the boy raised
his head and nodded. I'll give ye
my hand" he said.
When he left the room Juanita rose
from her chair.
There is no way to thank you, Mr.
Havey," she said with touch of diff
dence. Il don't believe that two wrongs
ever made one right. | don't believe
that you can win out to law by law.
lessness. But l do believe you are
sincere, and 1 know that you're q
man.
And. for my part, he answered
slowly, q think ye're Just tryin' to
grow an oak tree in flower pot, an
it can't be done 7 think that all We
can dc is to breed discontent-an' in
these hills discomfort is dangerous
But / amt hinderin' your school an
I don't low to. Yen find out for your
self that it's failure an quit at your
own behest.'
4 shant quit" she assured him, bu,
this time she smiled as she said il
I am going ahead, and in the end
am going to undermine the regime OF
feud and illiteracy; that is, | an6
others like me. But can't we fight the
thing out as il it were a clean game
Can't we be friendly adyersaries
You've been very generous, and I've
been bigoted little fool, but can't yor
forgive me and be friends?'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23
MRS. NJ. Fl. YOUMAN'S
MOTHER DIES

Waukesha, Wis, Dec. 17.-Mrs.
Emily A. Winton, aged 80, widow of
Theodore Winton, is dead at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. H. NJ. Youmans
Besides the daughter she leaves two
sons, Lewis S. Of Prospect, and John S.
of Milford, Ia. She also leaves a sister
Mrs. Phoebe Guthrie Of Milford, Ia.
The funeral will be held from the You
mans residence, Sunday afternoon at
1: 80 o'clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Juanita Holland, a Phil
adeIphia young woman Of wealth, on her
journey with her guide, Good Anse Tai
bot, into the heart Of the Cumberlands
to become a teacher Of the mountain
Nash's cabin . bile resting there She
Havey, chief of his clan, and one of his
henchmen that acqUaiuts her with the
Havey- NcBriar feud.
CHAPTER II-Juanita has an unproft-
able talk with Bad Anse and they be-
come antagonists.
CHAPTER III-CaI Douglas of the
HaVey clan is on trial in Peril. for the
murder Of Noah Wyatt, a McBriar.
CHAPTER YIN the night Juanita
hears feudists ride past the McNash
cabin.
CHAPTER v-Juanita and Dawn Nc
Nash become friends
CHAPTER VI-CaI Douglas is ac-
quilted. Nash Wyatt attempts to kill
him but Is himself killed by the Haveys.
CHAPTER VII-Juanita goes to live
with the Widow EversOn. whose boys
are outside the feud. MiIt McBriar, head
of his clan, meets Bad Anse there and
disclaims responsibility for WyattS at
tempt to kill Douglas. They declare q
truce, under pressure from Good Anse
Talbot
CHAPTER VIII-Jlanita thinks she
finds that Bad Anse is opposing her eff
forts to buy land and build a school
CHAPTER KNIT McBriar breaks
the truce by having fetch McNash muir
dered. Jeb McNash begs Bad Anse to
tell him who killed his father but is not
told. Juanita and Bad Anse further
misunderstood each other.
tells Juanita he does not fight women
and will give her land if necessary.
CHAPTER xI-Juanfta gets her land
and cabin. Old Bob McGreeg0r incites
Jeb McNash to murder Young Milt Nc
Brian, but Jeb Tefrains as he is not sure
Young Milt is the murderer.
CHAPTER XII-Young Milf and Dawn
meet general times, resulting in a de-
mand from Eau AEse that Dawn leave
JuaE'ta5 cabin.
CHAPTER XIII-Juanita and Good
Anse go to see Bad Anse, who again
says that the school will fail because
It has been started by Juanita in the
wrong way.
"The other boy is too young for you
to use yet. Let him at least choose
for himself Let him reach the age
when he shall have enough knowledge
of both sides to make his own choice
fairly. I'm not asking odds. You
have Jeb, and he wears your trade
mark in his face. The bitterness that
turks there shows that he is wholly
your vassal; yours and the feud's.
Doesn't that satisfy you? Won't you
let the others stay with me?"
She broke off with a gasp. Anse
Havey's face stiffened.
Even now he did not speak to her,
but turned toward the missionary.
Brother Talbot" he said slowly,
would We mind waitin' out there on
the porch a little spell? I'd like to
talk with this lady by herself"
When he had gone there was a short
silence. which Havey finally broke
with a question:
why didn't ye say all these things
to Jeb? 1 sent the letter on his say
So"
But you sent it-and all the Havey
power is in your hands. Jeb wouldn't
understand such plea I come to the
fountainhead. My school is not a Ha-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

The bane of fiat life is sharp neigh
bors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

Dec. Z, Balance in Bank. IS 81
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Wheir, Jr., City Treas.
On motion the Council adjourned
J. A. Cohen, B. L. Brown
Mayor. Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

CHAPTER II-Juanita has an unproft-
able talk with Bad Anse and they be-
come antagonists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

CHAPTER XIIT-Juanita and Good
Anse go to see Bad Anse, who again
says that the school will fail because
It has been started by Juanita in the
wrong way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-23

CHAPTER III-CaI Douglas of the
Havey clan is on trial in Peril, for the
murder of Noah Wyatt, a McBriar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
Prevent Disease.

Let no chance be missed to re-
duce the liability of disease. Now
is the time to prevent flies, mos
quitoes, ticks and other insects that
carry disease. A little attention
given to sanitation may save much
sickness and even death later.
The breeding places for flies and
mosquitoes should be destroyed.
Flies breed in filth. Garbage and
manure are the greatest dangers
By cleaning the stables and spread
ing the manure, keeping the poul-
try house clean, much will be done
ito prevent flies from breeding.
Then arrangements should be made
to screen the doors and windows of
the farm home; the porches and
verandas should also be protected
from insects. Mosquitoes breed in
stagnant water, ponds, mud-holes
and vessels in the yard and at the
we'll. Care should be taken to pre-
vent water from forming breeding
places for these pests. Most medi-
Fcal authorities are agreed that mos
quitoes carry malaria. Prevent
these insects from carrying it into
your home.
The drinking water, the milk and
the closets are the principal sources
of infection for typhoid. This is
very serious disease and no effort
should be considered too great to
prevent it. Let every precautlon
be taken to prevent it. Cleanll-
ness now may mean much later on.
Give special attention to the
drinking water. Cleanliness will
be the first essential, both in the
home and on the home grounds.
Put your own house in order"
first, then talk the matter over with
your neighbors. Start clean
up" campaign in the neighborhood.
Farm and Ranch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
Plum Branch News.

Dear Editor: AS | haven't seen
any dots from Plum Branch lately
I thought / would give you a few.
TIE many friends of Mrs. Fannie
Wells of Plum Branch regretted
to learn Of her death which occur.
ed at her home on Saturday
morning April 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Covington
spent Sunday night last with Mr..
and Mrs. P. L. White.
Mrs. j. T. Holiday and Mrs.
w. Fl. Parks were in town Wed
nes.ay last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce White were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Clim Sunday last also Mr.. and Mrs.
Horst Turnage. They reported a
nice time.
Mrs. B. D. Kitchiugs spent last
Saturday with her mother.
Rose Bud.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
Notice of Final Dis
charge.
To All Whom These Presents May
Concern:

To All Whom These Presents May
Concern:
Whereas, Thos. H. Rainsford has
made application uuto this Court
for Final Discharge as Administrator
III re the Estate of Mrs. Bessie T..
Rainsford, deceased, aud as Guar
dian of john Rainsford, Benjamin
I. Rainsford and Floyd f. Rains
ford, on this the 2lstsday of April
1915.
These Are Therefore, to cite any
and all kindred, creditors, or parties
interested, to show cause before me
at my office at Edgefeld Court
House, South Carolina, Jon the 22nd
day of May, 1915 at IL o'clock a.
M, why said order of Discharge
should not be granted.
w. T. KINNAIRD,
j. P. E. c., S. G.
April 81, 1915.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
Buying Things You Should Grow
at Home.

When we buy at,25 Cents pound
a strip of bacon or ham that we
might raise at home for 10 cents a
pound, what goes with the Is cents
pound difference? The man who
grew the meat and the middle man
get it, you say? Quite true, but in
so far as you and | are concerned,
doesn't this Is cents pound repre-
sent waste? Might we not as we'll
throw the m oney in the fire and be
done with it?
Then bow about the fellow who
buys canned stuff instead of getting
it from his own garden and orchard;
who buys corn, hay, lard, syrup and
even butter? This is pitiful waste
waste that has too long held the
south in bondage to the supply mer-
chant and the farmers of the north
and west.
That this is the worst kind Of
waste, is proved by the fact that the
only cotton farmers who have ever
made anything farming hove been
the live-at-home kind; and their
success proves too that not only
have they had their cotton as clear
profit at the end Of the year, but by
rotating their crops and looking to
soil fertility they have been able to
make more cotton per acre.
Looking to the seemingly little
things now is going to prove a
mighty factor when the account is
rendered next fall. There is a royal
road to success, but it isn't paved
with store. bought farm supplies.
Progressive Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
Robert Blackwell Killed by His
Own Gun.

Parksville, S. c., April ls.-The
citizens of this place were shocked
as well as baffied over the death of
Mr.. Robert Blackwell, of Wards,
S. t., which occurred here Friday
night. That he was shot by a pistol
in his own hand is not doubted, but
whether it was accidental or inten-
tional is the question that puzzles
his friends.
Mr.. Blackwell was here on busl-
ness, when he received long dis
tance to come to his home in Wards,
S. c., at once, that his youngest
child was very i'll. He purchased a
ticket and, just before the arrival
of the train, stepped into the depot
toilet. A few minutes afterward the
report of revolver. attracted those
waiting for the train. The door to
the room was opened, and MIR.
Blackwell was found on the floor
with a bullet hole through his tenn
pie. His pistol lay on the floor be-
side him.
The concensus of opinion here is
that the shooting was accidental, as
no reason can be assigned for any
intention to shoot himself. The de-
ceased is survived by his wife, who,
before their marriage, was Miss
Alice Brodie, of Augusta, and five
children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
A MERCILEsS JUDGE.
One Who Shows no Favor.

A merciless Judge is Father Time
Before him the weak and the want
ing go to the wall. Only the-trstft
can stand. For years the following
statement from an Edgefeld resi-
dent has withstood the sternest Of
all tests.
Mrs. K L Lowe, Cedar Row
Edge6eld, says: my back had
bothered me for months and l be
came weak and all run down. From
other symptoms, 1 knew that my
kidneys were at fault and as Doan's
kidney pills had rid another of my
family of kidney trouble, didn't
hesitate to try them. They gave me
quick and positive relief Nc
trouble since.
On June 9, 1914, Mrs. Lowe said
Il have had no occasion to use
Doan's kidney pills for some years,
as they cured me of all symptoms
of kidney disease. You may CON
tinue to use my endorsement. am
sure there is no better remedy foI
kidney trouble" +"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's kidney pills-the same
that Mrs. Lowe had. Foster-Mil
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. \.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
Resolutions of the Young Peo'
pies Missionary Society of
the Methodist Church.

Whereas our Heavenly Father in
his infuite wisdom called from this
lile February 81, 1915 the gentle,
loving, spirit o. one of our mem
bers whereas we would give ex-
preston of our appreciation of her
faithful service. We therefore re-
cord the following resolutions:
First, That in the death of Mrs.
Matte Carmichael Medlock our so.
ciels has lost one of its most loyal
members, and while we mourn her
loss We bow in submission to our
Fathers will.
Second, That by this dispensation
of his providence our society has
lost one Of its most earnest and help
fui me,n Ders.
Third, That we sympathize most
deeply Wiz her devoted mother and
husband rs a society desire to offer
this tribuie Of love and pray that
in this Il. ing time they each may
be colnfol ed with Saviour's love.
Fourth, That these resolutions be
placed in oar minutes, copy sent
TO the family and to the paper.
Sadie Minis, Pres.
sophie Minis,
oallie Dunovant,
Elizabeth Rainsford.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
Three Day Chautauqua Pro-
gram.
gram.
FIRST DAY-MAY 3.


3:l5-Forty-fve minutes of fun
for children and grown-ups with
the Mysterious Merton, presenting
magical illusions.
4:O0--Humorous lecture on
"Grumblers" or Evils of Worry
ing'' by DR.. H. w. Sears.
Evening:
s:l5-Half hour of fun and mag
ic with Hal Merton.
s:45-Leclure, More Taffy" and
"Less pitaphy" or The Crisis of
Life" by DR.. H. w. Sears.
SECOND DAY-MAY 4.
Afternoon:
s:l5-Concert by the s;trollers
Quartette.
3:45-Entertainment by Els
worth Plumstead, Impersonator.
Evening:
s:l5-A Medley of Impersona-
tions, grave and gay, by Ellsworth
Plumstead.
9:oo-Grand Concert by the
Strollers Quartette.
THIRD DAY-MAY 5.
Afternoon:
3:l5-Concert by the LABEL
Concert 20.
s:45-Lecture, Elements of
Success" by George P. Bible.
Evening:
s:l5-Lecture Life and Oppos,
tunity" by DR.. George P. Bible.
9:oo-Concert By the LABEL
Concert Co.
The three-day Chautauqua pro-
gram which opens in Edgefeld on
May 3rd. is replete with interest
and interesting people. On the af-
ternoon of the first day, forty-fve
minutes will be given to magic and
mystery by Hal Merton of New
York. Mr.. Merton is both phil
losopher and humorist. He keeps
everybody guessing. 1t will be an
afternoon of delightful enchant-
ment for children and grown-ups.
He will be followed by DIR. H.
W. Sears, of Illinois, who is one
big jolly bunch of good nature, good
sense, and nonsense. If you have
the 'blues,' the dyspepsia, or dis
couraged and look upon the dark
side of life, come and hear DR..
Sears. If the first dose on "Grumb>
ler," or the Evils of Worrying"
doesn't cure you, come out at night,
at s:45, and hear him on More
Taffy and Less Epitaphy." The
lecture will follow a half hour of
fun and magic by Hal Merton.
The Strollers Quartette, composed
of young gentlemen from various
parts of the United States, will give
their first concert. They will be as
sisted by Ellsworth Plumstead, who
has been aptly described as the
fellow who Is a lot of folks.' The
Strollers will have their sweet Swiss
Bells, and their delightful comedy,
making medley of melody, i'm
presentations and fun. These five
young men will appear again at
night, at S:l5.
The afternoon Of the third day
will be taken up by the LABEL Con-
cert Company, composed of Miss
Deering, violinis, and pianist, Miss
Thorn, vocalist, who is on her way
TO grand opera, and Miss Label, a
most gifted impersonator of child
hood on the American platform.
They will be followed by DR.. Geo.
p. Bible, platform manager, in a
lecture on Elements of Success.
Dr.. Bible, is combination of wise
wit, and witty wisdom, and while
capable platform manager, is an
equally able lecturer. At Sis that
night, he will lecture on Life and
Opportunity" and will be followed
by the closing concert by the Ladell
Concert Company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21

War price on coffee. We are sell
ing a fine grade of green coffee
worth Is cents for u IL cents per
pound. This opens the way to re.
duee the high cost of living.
Penn & Holsteln,