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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

81 "a ruption of the Dutch San Mic
U ~ olas, and the story of the
original saint from whom the
name and the custom come is told
in the Encyclopedia Britannica as fol
lows: "St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra
in Lycia, saint honored by the Greeks
and the Latins on Dec. 6.
His cult is as celebrated as his his
tory is obscure. All the accounts that
have come down to us are of purely
legendary character, and it is impossi-
BILE to find any single incident confirm
ed historically.
"The main facts Of his life are usual
1y given as follows: He was bishop of
Myra at the time of the Emperor Do
cletian, was prosecuted, tortured for
the faith and kept in prison until the
more tolerant reign of Constantine and
was present at the council of Nicaea.
at should be observed that this last
circumstance is ignored by all histO-
rianS and that st. Athanasius. who
knew all the notable bishops of the
period, never mentions Nicholas, bish-
OPP of Myra. The oldest known monu-
ment Of the cult of st. Nicholas seems
to be the Church of SITS. Priscus and
Nicholas built at Constantinople by
the Emperor Justinian. In the west
the name of st. Nicholas appears in
the ninth century records of the mar
tyrs, and churches dedicated to him
are to be found at the beginning of the
eleventh century. 1t is more especial
ly, however, from the time Of the re
moval of his body to Bari. in Apulia
thai his cult became popular
1.-The inhabitants of Bari organized
an expedition, seized his remains by
means of ruse and transported them
to Bari, where they were received in
triumph on the 9th of May, 1887. and
where the foundations were laid for
new basilica in his honor. This was
the origin of a famous and still popu-
lar pilgrimage. There are nearly 400
churches in England dedicated to st.
Nicholas. lie is the patron saint of
Russia, the special protector of chill
dren, scholars, merchants and sailors
''In art st. Nicholas is represented
with various attributes, being most
commonly depicted with three chill
dren standing in tub by his side OF
the various interpretations of this none
is absolutely certain.
Zone explanation has been sought in
the legend of st. Nicholas miraculously
restoring to life three rich youths who
had been murdered, cut up and con-
cealed in a sailing tub by a thievish
innEeeper or butcher in whose house
they had taken lodging.
"a legend of his surreptitious be-
stOwaI of dowries upon the three
daughters of an impoverished citizen
who, unable to procure fit marriages
for them, was about to sell them is
said to have originated the old custom
of giving presents in secret on the eve
of st. Nicholas, subsequently trans
ferred 90 Christmas day.
Hence the association of Christmas
with Santa Claus an American cor
ruptiOn of the Dutch form San NicO-
laas, the custom being brought to
America by the early Dutch colonists.'
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
Something In This,

Instead Of the greeting, How are
yOu?" which makes it easy for your
friends to discourse on their alleged
ills, why not say You're looking well?"
which puts the burden of proof ON the
man who thinks he is ill.
There's an interesting bit of psychoI-
Ogy in Exchange.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
How It Happened.

Strange, one Of your twins is blond
and the other is q brunette
swell, we never could afford maid.
1 washed one child and my husband
washed the other, and that one grew
up dark louisville Courier-Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
In Behalf of Accuracy.

The reporter was interviewing the
leading politician.
This" said the interviewed. sis the
age of steel, and
Pardon me, please" interrupted the
interviewer, "but in behalf Of accuracy
would you kindly spell that word Pr
Browning's Magazine.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
A Wife's Economies.

Husband Are you aware that it
takes three-fourths of my salary to
meet your dressmaker's bills? Wife
Goodness gracious! What do you do
with the rest Of your money?
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
Mammals New Method.

Blondine-Mrs. Giddigad has adopt
ed a definite plan for raising her boy.
Brunetta-Along what lines?
."She never says don't to him.
II know it. She just reaches over
under the table and kicks him in the
shins." -Youngstown Telegram.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
At Christmas Be Merry

AT Christmas be merry and thankful
Withal
And feast thy poor neighbors, the great
with the small.
Thomas Lusser
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
September.

September has. in turn, contained
the following various numbers of days
JIG. go 81 and, finally, 80.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

He that is slothful in his work is
brother to him that is great waster.
Bible
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
On the
Day After
Christmas

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-26

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 My catarrh was filthy and loathsome yt made me i'll. It dulled my mind. It un- dermined my health and was weakening my will. The hawking, coughing, spit ting made me obnoxious to all, and my foul breath and disgusting habits made even my loved ones avoid me secretly, faculties impaired. l knew that in time 1t would bring me to an untimely grave because every moment of the day and night it was slowly yet surely sapptng my vitality.
 But found a cure, and I am ready to tell you about it FREE. Write mo promptly.
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 Send no money. Just your name and address on a postal card. Say: Dear Sam Katz: Please tell me how you cured your catarrh and how can cure mine" That's all you need to say, 1 will under plete information, FREE, at once. Do not delay, Send postal card or write me a letter today. Don't think of turning this page until you have asked for this wonderful treatment that can do for you what 1t has done for me.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-26
Outside
From the London Review,

From the London Review.
 MT. Coddles was suffering from that feeling. Tn fact he might have sat as model for the artist who draws those pictures, every one of which Is al- legged to tell story.
 A bright idea came to him-namely, that he should visit some friend in Brad ford. for he knew there was no cure quite equal to Yorkshire hospitality. But hardly had he come to them when he caught cold and had to take to bed.
 With kind thoughtfulness his hostess baked a Yorkshire pudding. which she carried to his room.
 Three hours later she again visited the invalided MT. Coddles
 "Well.' she asked "have yo' etten it all opp?'
 Eaten it?'' gasped Mr. Coddles Was it meant to be eaten? I'm wearing it on my chest.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-26

London, November 10.-AlI sorts of queer things happen in London nowadays, but one of the most amazing evidences of wartime wildness is, so I am told, likely to develop into a cause celebre that may occupy legal luminaiies as well as Lon don's curiosity mongers in the near fu- ture.
 The history of this threatened scandal, which Is at present only known to very small circle began In very well known music hall of the better class situated fin the west end. For the last few months, as most people know, the au- thorities of the government, military commands in Whitehall. and the religious eenters of authority, such as the bishop of London. have all been attacking and trying to remedy the scourge of music hall promenades. There has been a gem @ral clearance st most of the variety houses and, 1t Is said. that the ''soiled doves'' who used to flutter about the bars and the foyers have all been ban tshed to the outer darkness. However that may be, there has been & consid- @rable amount of cleaning up'' accom- Dlished in the auditoriums of vaudeville theatres.
 Some nights ago, however l W1Lne6Se0 a peculiar scene which Is the opening chapter in the story that is likely to be ultimately thrashed out in the law courts. Tn a box, close to the stage on the particular evening to which I refer, were seated two young women who, by their dress their actions and their generally conspicuous tone, made the audience di- vide its regard between the stage and the places they were occupying. They concentrated their attentions chiefly upon two young flying corps officers in the front row of the stalls. Presently, after notes had been exchanged by means of messengers between the young men and the circes in the box the officers left their seats and joined the damsels. Then 1t was that the management of the thea ire began to sit up and take notice. An official came to the box and intimated that unless the women left the theatre and the gentlemen returned to their places in the stalls, the matter would be reported to the military authorities who were in attendance. The result was the separation of the two parties, the dansels hastily gathering together their cloaks and retreating, while the gallant Flying men came to earth with bump and sat quietly in the seats they had orig Anally purchased close to the orchestra.
 SEQUEL WAS SENSATIONAL
 So far, the story is not especially full of thrills. It was the sequel that pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-26
HOW | CURED
 MY CATARRH TOLD IN A SIMPLE WAY
Without Apparatus, Inhalers, SaIves, Lotions, Harmful Drugs, Smoke
 or Electricity.
Heals Day and Night

It is a new way. It is something abso- futely different. No lotions, sprays or sickly smelling salves or creams. No atomizer, or any apparatus of any kind. Nothing to smoke or inhale. No. steam Ing or rubbing or injections. No cleo {. city or vibration or massage. No pow de no p1asters: no keeping In the hoAs sb Nothing of that kind at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-26
Gasoline Tank Trucks

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 Large fleets of tank trucks operated by the various oil companies are prov ing valuable adjuncts to the United StateS z navy in supplying oil and gaso- line to submarines
 The speed of trucks is important in delivering vast quantities of fuel thus making it necessary for naval craft to lie at tho docks for long pe- riods awaiting the arrival of these highly essential supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-26

New York has looO chinese laun-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-02
MASTERS SALE.

By virtue of decree of the Court
of Common Pleas, made at summer
term at Bamberg, S. c., in the case
of B. H. Walker, plaintiff, VS.. Mrs.
S. J. Walker, ct al, defendants, and
to me directed, l will offer for sale at
the court house at Bamberg, S. c.,
between the regular hours Of public
sale on the 9Th day of November,
1916, the following real estate sit
uate in Bamberg county, South Caro-
lima, to wit:
All that certain tract of land con-
tanning one hundred and thirty-one
acres and bounded on the North by
right of way of Southern Railway Co.,
on the East by lands of Barcus Bart
ley, on the South by other lands of
plaintiff and defendants, and on the
West by Main street in the village
of Midway and lands of Duensing,
Jenerett, Mrs. S. J. Walker, Middle
ton, colored school house lot, H..
Whilden Walker and Sam Butler.
ALSO
All that certain tract of land, con-
tanning seventy acres, and bounded
on the North by the tract just de-
scribed, on the East and South by
lands of Edward Williams, and on
the West by lands of Edward Will
liams and John F. Folk, known as the
G. w. NJ. Williams tract.
ALSO
All that certain tract of land known
as the w. B. Smith tract, containing
one hundred and seventy acres, and
bounded on the West by lands OF
Henry Smith, on the North by lands
now or formerly of Adaline Smith,
South by lands of Page and Ehrhardt,
East by lands formerly of H. w. Rice.
ALSO
All that certain tract of land known
as the w. B. Steedly tract, contain
ing three hundred and twenty-nine
acres, and bounded on the North by
Zimmerman lands, on the West by
lands formerly of Mrs. George Eta
Steedly, on the East by lands of Par
ker, and on the South by Stokes
lands.
Terms of sale, cash, purchaser to
pay Masters charge for deed.
H. c. FOLK, Master.
Oct. II, 1916.
MASTERS SALE.
By virtue of the authority vested
in me, by decretal order issued out
of the court of common pleas, in the
case of Jones A. Williams, Plaintiff,
VS.. Adam Grimes, ct. al, Defendants,
I, H. c.. Folk, Master for the County
of Bamberg, will offer for sale, to
the highest bidder for cash, in front
of the court house door, Bamberg,
S. c., on Monday, November, 9Th,
1916, the same being sales day in
said month, between the legal hours
of sale, the following described lands
and tenements, towit:
All that piece, parcel, or tract of
land situate, lying, and being in the
County of Bamberg, State aforesaid,
containing two hundred and thirty
three (233) acres more or less, and
bounded North by lands of H. F.
Pearson and Mrs. jeff Mcmillan, East
by lands of R. F. Mcmillan, South by
lands of Mrs. Eugenia NJ. Rice, and
West by lands of Charlie Glover.
Terms of sale cash, purchaser to pay
for papers. H. Z. FOLK,
October 3rd, 1916.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-02

All persons between the ages OF
twenty-one and sixty years of age,
except Confederate soldiers and SAIL
ors, who are exempt at so years of
age, are liable to poll tax of one
dollar.
Capitation dog tax so cents.
All persons who were 21 years of
age on or before the 1st day of jan
uary, 1916, are liable to poll tax
Of one dollar, and all who have not
made returns to the Auditor are re-
quested to do so on or before the
1st of January, 1917.
I will receive the communication
road tax of two $4,000 dollars from
the 18th day of October, 1915, until
the 1st day of March, 1917.
c. A. JENNINGS,
Treasurer Bamberg County.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-02
TAN NOTICE.

The treasurer's Office will be open
for the collection of State, county,
school and all other taxes from the
18th day OF October, 1916, until the
18th day of March, 1917, inclusive.
From the first day of January,
1917, until the 31st day of January,
1917. penalty of one per cent. will
be added to all unpaid taxes. From
the 1st day of February, 1917, a
penalty of 2 per cent. will be added
to all unpaid taxes. From the 1st
day of March, 1917. until the 18th
day of March, 1917, penalty of I
per cent. will be added to all unpaid
taxes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-02

The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININEi is better than ordinary
Ouinire and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. 2sc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-02

CONTINUED on page 3, column p
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-02

Total 1-2 mills
SPECIAL SCHOOL LEVIES.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
BR1DGErtw. srAPLEroN.

While chatting pleasantly with group od friends at her home, TAB Washington avenue, on Saturday night, Bridget w. Stapleton, wife of George StapIeton, and a member of one of the best known families of the Community, was suddenly stricken with a pain in her heart and died before medical help could be obtain ed. Mrs. Stapleton was born in Ire land. 75 years ago. She came to this country and to Bridgeport about 60 years ago and during that time had always resided in what is now St. Au- gustine's parish. She was a devout member of that church. She was the mother of a, family of 4 children, all of whom are dead with the exception of Mrs. Thomas H. Dewitt of this city. She was a, home-Ioving woman, de- voted to her large family and one whose death will be felt by the nu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
FAILS AND IS CUT

Joseph Murphy, who described him ,Ge1f as a 1aborer living at 143 Han over street, while in an intoxicated condition this morning attempted to |9orce his way into the lodging house at 531 State street He is alleged by
 those who sent a call for the sanbu-
 lance to have fallen down the porch
 steps. His head was cut Elmer gency Surgeon J. F. Canavan turned
 the patient h6ver to the police. Mur-
 phy is unable to indicate what hap
 pened to him. He is but slightly cut about fES& fssc@zss .ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
MANY MACHINE THERE'S
 REPORTED TO POLICE

Automobile thefts are of frequent Occurrence in this city recently With the finding of several abandoned cars, previously reported by their owners as stolens the arrest of two men who are said by the police to have ad- xnitted the theft and sale of a car in New York city, and the demolition n
 early this morning of new car be- longing to Salvatore Soda, ITS Nichols ntreet the authorities are divided in their opinion as to whether a pro fessdona1 gang of thieves are at work or whether they are amateurs merely taking machines that they may. give their girl friends a ride
 Most of the stolen autom obi1es have been/ found abandoned on outlying city streets with gasoline tanks empty The most fragrant theft was discovered this morning when Seda told the police that his car had been taken during the flight by someone who entered the garage in the rear of
 PTS East Main street and took the machine, newly purchased. This was found at Fairfield and Clinton ave naes early this morning with the radia- tor and sides smashed beyond re- paiE-< The car had evidently struck trolley pole and tree but the whereabouts of the occupants and the injuries suffered are not known Frank Drew, aged 28, a shophand at 644 Warren street and. Fred M Hayes, 2s. a ehauneur of 9o7 Broad street, ar rested yesterday by Detective Fox ih connection with the theft of an auto mobile from Andrew ChurchAnow, of Warren court are said to have con dessed to the act
 The pair refuse to admit connection with any others in the theft but the fact that the car was driven to New York and sold to dealers on the Bowl cry has caused additional invetsigaA ton by the authorities Detective Fox has taken Drew to New York today to 1denf1fy those to whom he sold the sstolen property-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
MILLS 6 GIBB CO
 HELD BANKRUPT

New York, May 15AAn~fnvo1unfa petition in bankruptcy was filed by creditors in the federal court today against Mills & Gibb, one of the Iarg- sest white goods importing and Jobbing. firms in the country. The liabilities are stated as upwards of $2, ,00o, 900. The assets are not given
 Federal receivers were appointed for lfhe firm in a creditors equity action 1ast week It was asserted in the com lplaint that the com pany was solvent fbut financially embarrassed, that the current business was "extrenely good, and that it was thought that through the receivership it could be proitab1y trondnued-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
PENNsY TELEGRAPHERs
 WILL GET INCREASES

Pittsburgh, May 15-It became known here today that all telegraph operators ont the Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburgh had been notified of a wage increase. The advance, it was stated, was made according to the merit of the men and their length of service. From three to six men are employed in each of the conpany's towers.
 Many of the 800 Western Union operators. whose wages were in creased from to B 1-S per cent. were notified when they reported for work that the new rates were effective to- day. For others the increase was ef- sfective May IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

'tI am seventy years of age and have been a great sufferer with gas, bloat, be1chfng of wind and a bad case of indigestion or dyspepsia My food would ferment after eating4 and would rise in my throat with a burn ing sensation all She way up to my mouth About a month ago had a bad attack of La Grippe, which left me so was very near helpless in my limbs was so weak could hardly walk about I read an advertisement about Lax-a-Tone and had. a bottle brought out to the house and I wish tCN state publicly that my stomach tsouble has gone, it has strengthened my entire system and best of all, I have regafned the use of my limbs I am thankful
 Lax-a-Tone is for sale at the HartI- gan Drug Stores, S1 Fairfield Ave- and Main and Congress Sts-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
ELIZABETH McNALLY

The funeral of Elizabeth McNally was held from her home, 703 East Main street at 8:30 this morning and half hour later from St. Mary's church where the Rev. John J. Con way sang the mass of requiem. The bearers were Michael Palmer William McMahon M. F. O'Connor, William Colgan, John McNab and James Cas- brick. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

long illness was held from the under taking parlors of A. G. Baker 80 this afternoon. Rev. Daniel M. Lew is. pastor of the Newfie1d M. E.. church conducted the services. Burial was in LakeVieW cemeterY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
M1NNK RELDEN

Following the death of her mother, Ellen D. Be1den, by about two weeks. Miss Minnie BeIden, aged 35, passed away at her home, 1917 Main street. yesterday Miss Be1den had been ill a long time and her death was not un- expected. Mrs. BeIden died April 27. Both mother and daughter had been cenmunicants of St Patricks church,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
BETsEY M. HAwLEY

Betsey M, wife of Frederick w.
 Haw1ey, died yesterday at the home of her son, Frederick E. Hawley of 444 Berkshire avenue while on a visit. Mrs. Hawley was born in Monroe on Oct 24, 1S45, the daughter of David F. and Mary Knapb Whetlock. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Frederick E. and George s. HawIey of Monroe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

Please publish that part of Washing toms farewell address warning against foreign alliances or complications.
 He said: 'tThe great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, In extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us, stop Europe has D set of primary interests, which to us have none or very remote relation; hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns; hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to duplicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vfcissitudes of her politics or the ordinary combinations and collusions of her friendships or en- mities."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
GEORGE sCHMFTr

The funeral of George J. Schmitt was held from the mortuary chapel of Hawley & Wilmet at 2 o'clock this afternoon Rev. William H. Jepson, rector, of St. sLuke's Episcopal church conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
NETTIE KNIGHT COTTRELL

The funeral of Nettie Knight, wife of Edwin Dwight Cottrell was held from her late home, 1134 Ogden street at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. B. F. Kidder, pastor of the Summer field M. B. church conducted the ser. vices. Burial was in LakeView ceme-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

where the mother'sf funeral service was He1d and the daughters will also take place. Miss BeIden is survived by her father, William O. Belden, and three brothers, George, Charles and William BeIden well known theatrical stage empIoyes