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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
A GROCER ADVERTISED.
Attributes All of His Success to In
telligent Use of Printers Ink.

Duke C. Bowers, of Memphis,
Tennessee, has 43 grocery stores in
that city and sells nearly half of the
groceries consumed there. Sixteen
years ago he was piling slaves in a
Kentucky barrel factory at So per
day and while working at that job
concluded to go into business for
himself. A friend loaned him $500
and he opened a cash grocery. His
sales the first day amounted to eight
cents. Now he is rated in the
millionaire class. andrew L. DEM
ing quotes Mr.. Bowers in the st.
Louis Republic as follows:
eff I had not discovered news
paper advertising, I would still be
struggling for a living in that first
store instead of having forty-three.
A few months after opened my
cash grocery in Columbus, KY,
Charles N. Walker, who used to edit
the paper there, showed me it would
be to my advantage to take half
page ad every week, changing the
ad every issue. Common sense told
me there was no use running
business that would save the people
unless you told them so, so I signed
a six months contract. 1t pulled,
so we'll in fact that used to buy 200
extra copies and mail them out over
Carlisle county, to see if / couldn't
get the farmers to come to Colum-
dus to trade.
Pretty soon 1 became the biggest
advertiser that Walker had. Half
pages became too small for me. I
began to use pages. And business
picked up accordingly. Seeing the
success possible in a cash business
pushed by good advertising, 1 sold
out to 60 where I could get the
greatest results for my efforts. Just
before starting for Memphis, an
uncle of mine called me out for
private talk. "Duke," he said,
you're not going to Memphis sure
enough, are you? "That's what I
am going to do" I replied, I'm
going down there and go into the
grocery business right away He
shook his head sorrowful-like and
said, Duke, those newspapers will
get all the money you have got.
Charlie Walker has been making
more money out of your business
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
Hard on Circuses.

The European war has cut off the
main source upon which geological
parks and circuses depend for their
supply of wild animals. The Hagen
back brothers, the sons. of Carl
Hagenback, are penned up in Ger
many and are unable to send expe-
ditions into the wilds or to ship
animals abroad.
The Hagenbacks have had an ami
NAL trust which no one up to the
present time has had sufficient ex-
perience or capital to break, but
now London capitalists have formed
a concern, the Wild Animal Supply
company, which will attempt to take
the world market from the Hagen
backs during the war.
Curator Hornaday at the Bronx
Zoo, has already received offers
from the new concern to supply him
with animals, but the Bronx Zoo is
in good condition to ruin along two
or three years yet without increas-
ing its present supply New York
Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
Mark Twain's Dark Hour.

Mark Twain and i;nauHcey Depes
once went abroad on the came ship.
When the ship was :, few days out
they both. were invited to dinner,
says the Kansas City Times. Speech
making time came. Mark Twain had
the first chance. He spoke twenty
minutes and made a great hit. Then
it was Depew's turn.
"Mr. Toastmaster and ladies and
gentlemen" said the famous racon-
teur, as he arose, "before this din
ner Mark Twain and myself made
an agreement to trade speeches. He
has just delivered my speech, and l
thank you for the pleasant manner
in which you received it. I regret
to say that 1 have lost the notes of
his speech and cannot remember
anything he was to say"
Then he sat down. There was
much laughter. Next day an English
man who had been in the party came
across Mark Twain in the smoking
room. "Mr. Clemens" he said, 81
consider you were much imposed
upon last night. I have heard that
Mr.. Depew is a clever man, but
really that speech you made of his
last night struck me as being the
most Internal rot"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
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BELLEVUE


Mrs. Mcclellan was hostess on
Tues the 18th, at an elaborate five
course dinner in honor of her ami
versary.
Prof. and Mrs. M. E. Bradley of
Clemson, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
S. P. Morrah.
James Klugh, of Abbeville, spent
Monday night with relatives in
Bellevue.
Mr.. C. J. Britt and Mrs. B. A.
Mattison came home from Princeton
Monday, after a short stay with
Mrs. j. B. Britt.
Miss Alston entertained at din
ing Wednesday.
Mrs. jamie Morrah spent Saturday
in Anderson.
Mrs. Albert Gilbert, Of Wilmington,
entertained Tuesday the 23rd, of
March, from two to six p. m, in
honor of her birthday. On account
of sickness we were not present,
and are not prepared to give full
account, but all who attended, re-
port delightful time, as Mrs. Gil
bert is a charming hostess on all
occasions.
The Second Presbytery of the
4. r. P. church, will meet at Lower
Long Cane on Friday, before the
second Sabbath in April.
Mrs. NJ. E. Wardlaw, Miss Emma
Wardlaw, Mr.. John Wardlaw, Mr..
and Mrs. Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
D. Morrah, spent Wednesday night
and Thursday in Abbeville.
Messrs W.. w. Wardlaw and w.
P. Kennedy, of Troy, were in Belle
vue Thursday afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
Rheumaii,m Yields Quickly TO
SlOan's.

You can't prevent an attack of Rhue-
matism from coming on, but you can
stop it almost Immediately. Sloan's
Lniment gently applied to the sore
joint or muscle penetrates in a few
minutes to the inflamed spot that
causes the pain. 1t soothes the hot,
tender, swollen feeling, and in very
short time brings relief that is al.
most unbelievable until you expert
ence it. Get bottle Of Sloan's Lin
iment for Csc of any Druggist and
ha, it in the house-against Colds,
Sore and Swollen Joints, Lumbago,
Sciatica and like ailments. Your
money back if not satisfied, but it
does give almost instant relief
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
WhOOpips Cough

Well-everyone knows the effect Of
Pine Forests on Coughs. DIR. Bells
Pine Tar-Honey is a remedy which
brings quick relief for Who ping
Cough, loUsens the mucous, soothes
the lining of the throat and lungs, and
makes the coua hing spells less severe.
A family with growing children should
not be without it. Keep it handy for
all Coughs and Colds. 25c. at your
Druggist.
Electric Bitters Spring Tonic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,

County OF Abbevllle.
Court of Common Pleas.
William Spann, Plaintiff, against
Richard Wade, and others, De-
PENDANTS.
By authority Of Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Able
vile County, in said State, made in
the above stated case, will offer for
sale, at Public Outcry, at Abbeville C.
H., S. c., on Salesday in April,
A. D. 1915, within the legal hours of
sale the following described land, to
wit: All that tract or parcel Of land
situate, lying and being in Abbeville
County, in the State aforesaid. con-
tanning Forty-Six and One-Tenth
(46 1-10) Acres, more or less, and
bounded by lands of g. A. Visanskaz
George Cannon and Sol Rosenberg.
Terms of Sale-Cash. Purch aser to
pay for papers.
r. E. HILL.
Master A. c., 8. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
You Child's Cough Is a Call for Help

Don't put off treating your Ihild's
Cough. 1t not only saps their
strength, but often leads to more seri-
GUS ailments. Why risk? You don't
have to. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is just the remedy your Child needs.
It is made with soothing and antisep-
tic balsams. Will quickly check the
Cold and soothe your Child's Cough
away. No odds how bad the Cough
or how long standing, DR.. Kings New
Discovery will stop it. IT'S gusran-
teed. Just get q bottle from your
Druggist and try 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
He Was.

"Jane, what time. is it," called
down the irate father.
81 don't know, pa. The clock isn't t
going"
'But am," spoke up the young
man, who could take a hint.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
Southern Railway Schedule.
Then and Now.

"Ycu must not be so quarrelsome,
Willie" said Williams father, i'm
pressively. Remember that the
meek shall inherit the EARTH"
"Maybe they will hereafter" re-
sponded the young militant, "but
around at my school they are used
to wipe up the EARTH"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
Credit Where Credit is Due.

The Abbeville Press and Banner
says that Senator Tillman won the
federal district game with a forward
pass to Mann but that he ought to
have at least given Congressman All
ken credit for arranging the game.
Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
A Sluggish Liver Needs Attentio

Let your liver get torpid and you are
in for a spell of misery. Everybody
gets an attack now and then. Thou
sands of people keep their Livers act
i've and healthy by using DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. Fine for the Stomach,
too. Stop the Dizziness, Constipa-
ton, Biliousness and Indigestion.
Clear the blood. Only Csc. at your
Druggist. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31

Huyler's candy, Martha Washington
and Monkey candy always fresh at
Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31

If you wants nice fash light or an OK.
ira battery go to Speeds Drug Store.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-02-19
A NECESSITY
Mrs. Collier Says Could Not Keep
House Without Black raught.

Hardin, Mo.-Mrs. ]. W. Collier, Of
this town, who knows from experience
of the merit Of Black-Draught Liver
Medicine, has following to say for
publication: 81 want to let everybody
know that I have used Thedford's
Black-Draught for many'years, and it
is just what is claimed for it. l am
never without Black-Draught, and
really I couldn't keep house without it.
Whenever feel bad, I take small
dose, and feel better right away.
1 advise everybody who suffers
from liver or stomach trouble to use
Black Draught Liver Medicine"
For three-quarters of a century
(75 years., Thedford's Black-Draught
has been regulating Irregularities of
the liver, stomach and bowels, and has
long been recognized as the standard
remedy. 1t is a fixture in thousands
Of homes as the main stay Of the fam
lily medicine chest.
If you have not tried it, get pack
age from your nearest dealer, today.
He sells it in 25c and $1.00 packages,
making it cost you only one cent a
dose. Mob
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-02-19

Our fat friend Editor Zimmerman
of the Guymon Herald, passed through
town Sunday, on his way TO Guthrie,
Oklahoma to attend the grand lodge
of Masons, Besides being a good
fellow, Iim puts out about the
best weekly paper in Oklahoma, and
we always look for the Herald eager
ly every week.
Lenard and Frank Dale leave next
Monday for Baca county, Colorado,
where they will begin their residences
on the claims they recently filed on.
Their mother and sister Will move to
Liberal TO live while the boys are
gone.
Mrs. j. P. Williams, of OkIaho-
ma City who has been here visiting
friends, left Tuesday for Dalhart to
spend a few days with her sister,
after which she will return to Okla
homa City.
j. L. George owns bali section
about two miles west of Liberal,
he has leased to u good tenant, is
drilling a well, and will build house,
barn and granary thereon,
Won % premiums on my Barred
Rocks 1914, Including First at Lin
coin, Topeka, Oklahoma City. Cock
erals for sale. Utility eggs 81 per
setting. G. M. Glenn, Liberal.
Rev. j, l. Huff left Monday for
Hutchinson to look after business
matters few days He will stop at
Fowler on his return and attend the
quartely meeting.
FOR SALE-Barred Rocks and
White Orphington cockerals aud pull
cts.
MRS. A. Il. BLAKE.
Geo. Saxton of Hutchinson is the
new stenographer in Griffith & Baugh-
mans office. Mr.. Saxon began work
Friday morning.
G. E. and r. J. Richard and J. f.
Brown, all of Hooker, were here on
business a couple of hours Tuesday
County Superintendent Fullmer at
tended he teachers association at
Guymon Friday and Saturday.
Miss Mary Epp arrived Tuesday
from Meade to visit her uncle, q. ii
Epp,
V. II. Grinstead returned Tue sday
from a business trip to Wichita.
w. N. Wright made business trip
tc Tyrone Saturday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-02-19
Methodist Church

Morning subject, women who
Carry Spices" Evening. "The Great
est man in the East" Sunday School,
9:45 a. m. Brother man, do you go
to Sunday School anywhere? If not,
step into our mems class once, you
will find a live bunch. We believe
you will like it and want to come
again. Wesley Chapel 3p. m. Junior
League, 2:30 p. m. Epworth League,
$50 p M, topic, Samuel, the Bene-
diction of a Spiritual Home" leader,
the pastor. The w. f. NJ. Society
will give an open program at the
church next "Wednesday evening.
Come and bring your friends. Pray
er-meeting, Thursday evening 1870 p.
m. One hour only. Our fourth and
last quartely conference for the con-
ference year will meet next Friday
evening. Be sure and be present.
Our annual conference meets March
II, at Dodge City, Bishop Thirkleld
presiding. The ladies of this church
observe the beautiful custom Of re-
moving their hats just before the SER
mon. Courteous ushers, A cordial
welcome.
WIN. L. WARD, Pastor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-02-19

MRS. Della Warden returned Wed
nesday from visit with relatives in
Bliss, Oklahoma.
Howard Wheaton of Hugoton was
a business visitor here Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-02-19
Pie Supper

Miss Rita Feather will have pie
supper at her school house three miles
south east of Hayne, Saturday night,
February 20, to which all are invited.
A Lincoln Washington program will
be given. Come and bring pie.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-02-19
A Dollar Sent to Exile

A farmer went to town, to spend
Some of his hard-earned dough,
And in merry jest, and just
To show his printing skill,
He printed his initials on
A brand new dollar bill.
He spent that dollar that same day
Down in the village store,
He thought twas gone forever then,
And he'd see 1t no more.
But long before that year rolled by
One day he went to fill
A neighbours order and received
That same one dollar bill!
Once more he spent that dollar bill
In his own neighborhood,
Where it would do himself and friend
The most amount of good.
Four times in two years 1t came back,
AS some bad pennies will;
And each time he'd go out and spend
This marked one dollar bill,
Had he been wise that dollar might
Be in his town today,
But just two years ago
He sent it far away.
The people who received 1t then
| know have got it still,
For twas to a mail order house
He sent his dollar bill
No more will that marked dollar
Come to the farmers hands.
And nevermore will help to pay
The taxes on his lands.
He put 1t where it never can
It's work of life fulfill,
He brought about the living death
OF that one dollar bill"
The Arkansas Sentinel.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-02-19

MRS. o. M. Wood and the twins came
home from Hooker Tuesday. They
had spent week with Mrs. Woods
parents.
For good coal call Phone II.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-02-19

The Arkansas Sentinel.
Fl. Hobble returned Saturday from
a business trip to Kansas City,
Miss Mabel Evans went To Guymon
Friday to spend few days with
friends.
Mrs. Lorena Chappie and son Perry,
Of Greensburg, were here on business
Friday.
Miss Finchum of Pratt attended to
business matters here the last of the
week
FOR SALE Quarter section 81
miles of Liberal. $lSOO.OO G. NJ.
Glenn.
Louie and Tony Schaapveld of
Hooker were here ON business Satur-
day
Frank Boles returned Sunday from
a business trip to Kansas City and
Chicago.
The Star Lumber Co. again offers
to the trade the best grade Of Colo
RADIO coal. Adv,
Miss Mollie Tage returned Monday
from visit with relatives in Plains
and Meade.
Mrs. r, f. Lowery left Saturday
for Wynoka, Oklahoma, where she
will visit relatives.
Mrs. Fred Engle left Saturday for
Walnut, Kansas, to visit relatives a
week or two.
ID. G. Wood left Sunday for a visit
with relatives and friends in Beth
any, Missouri.
r. F. Lowery and Fred Engle re-
turned Monday from business trip
to Kansas City,
Mrs. Orren WINNER went to Ty-
rome Friday TO spend week with her
parents, who reside near there,
A. G. Johnson of Dalhart, brother
of Ed, Johnston, was here attending
to business matters Friday.
Carl Hurtline and Mr.. Brady of
Pratt were looking over real estate
prospects Thursday.
Merit Newhouse of Pratt was here
the last OF the week looking after his
farming interests near town.
Mrs r. q. Snyder arrived Saturday
from Turon TO visit her daughter,
Mrs. John Carter, near Lorena.
Miss Hazel Kear returned to Guy
mon Saturday, after spending a few
days here with friends.
Eventually You will come to
j. ID. Welch's Chiropractic Adiustory
---- WHY NOT NOW? Phone 10.
Calls answered anywhere, city or
country. Car service. j. d. WEIGH,
Chiropractor. Phone 10. Office over
"TaylOr's"
Mr.. and MIS-. Grover Keown left
Sunday for Kansas City. Mrs. Keown
will purchase stock of millinery
while gone.
Mrs. Paul Wright and son, George,
of Optima, we're here the last of the
week, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
N. Wright.
Miss Mildred Feather, who teaches
school near Niagara, spent the week
end at the nome of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. II. Feather.
Miss Desta Crackle, who teaches
school near Lafayette, was in the the
city the first of the week, the guest
of Miss Rita Feather
Schoolboys of the flamboyant hat
band variety and the'"frOwzy-blowzy'
schoolgirls received the respects due
them from Mrs. Cora G. Lewis of the
state board of school administration
in her address at the opening of the
Fort Hays State Normal school.-To-
peka State Journal editorial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
By "HOp''

highways. one east and
 north and south through ated towns and cities ia thereby carrying with it burden out of the road fund; an
 Whereas, the city of Birmingham does now receive directly from the county treasury of Jefferson county division of the macadam road fund amounting to. for the year 1915, approx imately $47000; and
 sWhereas, the city of Birmingham re- ceives the benefit indirectly of the san- itary sewer expenditures the sum of $53.SS411; and
 Whereas, the city of Birmingham is largely benefited by the charity opera tions of Jefferson county which proximately s10s,29S.27; and
 Whereas, the preferred claims against the general fund of the county. such as the operating expenses of the county, interest on bonds official sal aries. maintenance of almshouse, pest house and hospitals, will fully absorb the levy made by the board of revenue of Jefferson county for the general fund for the year 1915. and to further in crease the burden upon this fund would result in an increase next year of the tax rate of the county by at least } cents Der s100 assessed valuation Therefore, be it
 Resolved, That this board does here by protest against the enactment of any and all laws which have for their objec. any additional burden upon the general fund of the county treasury of Jeffer- son county, other than is now required by law; and this board does hereby pro- test especially against the enactment. of law which would require the coun- ty to pay to the city of Birmingham any other additional sum of money than now is required to be paid by law. Be it further
 Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the board of revenue of Jefferson county of this day, and that proper steps be taken to present the same to the delegation at Montgomery.
 Adopted and ordered this the 9th day of Febraury, 1915.
 "R. F. I.OVELADY.
 President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice

Notice
 The board of revenue of Shelby county Will receive bids for her convicts for the year 1915 up to March l, 1915, bids to be sealed and addressed to the Board of Revenue of Shelby county Columbiana Ala For any information write L. l.. Saxon, Hard Labor Agent, Columbiana, Ala l.. l.. SAXON, Clerk Board of Revenue of Shelby County. 2-7-10-17-21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10

FO4i SALE-One first-class used rebuilt motor truck, at bargain; terms to re- sponsible parties. Harwood- Barley Mfg. Co.,, Marion, Ind. 124 -2t-su-w -wed-tf PEACH BRANDY and rock caras; an old fashioned remedy for coughs and colds; made from pure California peach brandy and crystallized rock candy. J. c. Marks Liquor Co, whole
 sale. 2024 2d ave. Next Jefferson County Bank Bldg. Phone Main 300S
 1249t-su-w 2 GOOD two-horse mower ard rake, $27.50: satisfaction guaranteed, first check gets this unusual bargain. P. c. Smith, agent, Thorsby. Ala. 2-10-2t-wed-s SUI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
Inverse Ratio

T
 Mrs. Featherby-I simply can't dress on 5000 year.
 MT. Featherby-Why, wear less
 Mrs Featherby-The less I wear the more it costs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
Resolutions Adopted

The resolution adopted yesterday was as follows:
 Whereas, information has come to the board of revenue of Jefferson coun- ty that bill is about to be introduced in the legislature of Alabama entitled an act to require the board of revenue or Jefferson county to pay annually to the city of Birmingham $200,00 out of the general fund of said county for the maintenance by said city of it's police force, and of the public highways and bridges within it's limits. and the Scott bill already passed by this legislature requiring the county to maintain two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
FOR RENT
PERSONAL

reward: I positively guarantee my great successful monthly" remedy. safely relieves some of the longest, most obstinate abnormal cases in three to five days: no harm, pain or interference with
 work; mail. $1.50; double strength, e2; booklet free. Dr. Southington. 3S Long
 Bldg. Kansas City. Mo lO-15-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
BOARD OF REVENUE PROTESTS AGAINST
 BILL ID BE OFFERED
Says to Pay City S2OO,OOO of General Fund Would Mean Big Increase In
 Tax Rate

The board of revenue went on record yesterday ~s opposing the proposed bill str ue introduced in the legislature re- quiring the board to pay the city of Birmingham s20O,00O annually for the maintenance of the police force and of the public highways and bridges in the city limits A resolution was passed yesterday in which the attention of the legislators was called to the fact that under the Scott bill recently enacted the board was required to maintain two highways, one east and west and the other north and south, the entire length and breadth of the county The board also pointed out the fact that the city received for 1915 from the road fund $47, 900, for benefits from sanitary sewer expenditures the sum of S53,sS4, for charity operations approximately slOS,233 and other advantages.
 The board of revenue claims that the operating expenses of the county fully absorb the present levy made for the general fund and that the passage Of the proposed bill would result i'll the board increasing the present taxation at least cents per $100 assessed valua fiou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
FOR SALE

S3. Go fancy lump delivered in city; also S2.90 on the kind we have sold be- fore. Call Main S030. Black Jack Coal Co, , F N. goth st. 2-S-7t FOR SALE-Whole or half interest in market on 18th st, N; fine location good line of trade; selling on account bad health Address E. " Dorse, r. O. Box 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
STOVE REPAIRING

STOVE repairing, lowest prices. work
 guaranteed; experienced workmen; let
 us get your heaters and ranges in shape for winter. Phone the Miller Stove Works. Main 6G26. 11-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
0NE CENT 4 WORD

RATES-One cent a word q day; no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 ton. Cash must accompany order.