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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Handkerchief. Convicted of
Spreading Disease, Must Go,
New EdiCt of Medical World

Or. +. Robbins of New York urges
in the Medical Record the abolition of
the pocket handkerchief, because it is
Il source of infection long after Il per-
son has recovered from such diseases
as infantile paralysis and even common
"cOlds."
THE day will come" he says, when
the customary cotton rag is replaced
by the cheap and clean Japanese paper
napkin which is burned after it has
been used. Infants and children are
helpless against the rubbing of strange
handkerchiefs over their perSpiring and
grimy faces. The public roller towel
of the past was innOcuous as compared
to the family pocket handkerchief Bit
ter experience will drive home the les
son that neglected noses, mouths and
throats are largely if not exclusively
responsible for the ultimate Gripping
of the unfortunate victims of disease
and ignorance"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
BIG SIX ONE OF BIG FIVE
AMONG BASEBALL VETERANS
Christy Mathewson Takes Place In
Hall of Fame Beside Wagner, la
joie, Walsh and ICY" Young.

They might be called the big vet
eran five of baseball. Christy Math-
ewson, who has become the Red man.
ager, after 16 seasons of pitching duty
with the Giants; John Henry Wagner,
the famous Dutchman, who still plays
shortstop wonderfully well for the Pr
rates, although he is forty-two years
old; Napoleon Lajoie, Of the Athletics,
the once peerless second baseman, who
is rounding out his twentieth year in
the major leagues; Ed Walsh. the
renowned White SoX twirlcr, whose
star is fading in his fourteenth sea-
son in fast company, ard Denton
Tecumseh Young (Old Cyl, who
pitched 20 years in the big circuits.
Future generations Of fans will read
of their exploits in baseball history
but it is doubtful if they ever will see
the equals of these pillars of the ma
tional pastime. Did you ever read or
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Easily Made Petticoat.

An evening petticoat which is dainty
enough for all occasions and yet is not
SO very impractical is made of soft
wash satin in flesh color. 1t is gored
slightly To give less bulk ut the waist
line, but made, otherwise. perfectly
plain. From the hip down bands of
ecru net are hemStitched at intervals
of two inches. Through these a satin
ribbon of delicate blue is run and tied
with n bow at the side of the skirt,
each row being tied in Il slightly dag
onal line over the other. The ribbons
can be removed before tubing the
skirt, and. if provided with snap fas-
teners instead Of being tied each time
they are put back in the net castings
they will keep fresh some time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
The Heart Of
an Actress
N
Blu H. NJ. EGBERT
an ~ ~ M ~ az 'sIS ~ az az nv
Copyright. 1916. by w. C. Chapman.)


Copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman.)
IL want you to be my wife, Rae"
pleaded Lester Donald as they sat
side by side in the cabaret
Rae Mabie tapped her little shoe
against the floor in agitation, but she
did not answer him Immediately.
Rae. you know how much l care for
YOU pleaded Lester. 1T isn't as if
We hadn't known each other for
months. Why can't you say yes?
You admit that you love me. What is
there that is to come between u.s."
Five or six million dollars, Les
ter" answered Rae, lifting her eyes to
the young mans. "And your mother
end father. And all the wealthy rela-
tives you have. And your fashionable
friends. And my position as cho-
rus girl. What do you suppose your
people would say to a chorus girl
daughter-in-law?"
''But when they see you, Rae, they
will think the same that / do an
swered Lester. 81 know how good
you are, and that you joined the cho-
rus to support your mother, because
YOU had the opportunity. 1t isn't the
job that degrades the woman, it's
the woman who makes the position
what it is
Rae flushed at the young mans ar
dor. She was very fond of Lester;
had loved him for six months, in fact.
And she was the prettiest member
Of the seXtet, and undeniably straight
as die.
There's something else, Lester" she
answered. You know, Tm-well,
common. l don't always speak
dramatically. You know that's pretty
bad. How would you like your folks
to hear me say you was?' Not that
l don't know better, but that's the
way l was bred, and it naturally Slips
out sometimes"
Dearest Rae" said Lester, taking
her hand "my love is strong enough
TO overcome all those difficulties. Be
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
High Egg Production

High egg production unfailingly re-
suits from mating two and three-year-
old hens of proven high reproducing
powers to males which are known to
have transmitted high egg-laying char
acteristics to their offspriRg. Breed
only the most vigorous birds.
Both male and female transmit high
fecundity.
High reproducing hens produce
higher reproducing daughters. re-
gardless of the males with whom they
are mated.
The late molter is the late layer.
The early molter is the early layer
The early layer is the profitable
layer.
The early layer shows vigor, stamina
and inherited powers without which
no pullet can be useful for egg produc-
ton.
a pullet of recognized high egg-lay-
ing strain which does not lay in seven
TO eight months will never pay for its
upkeep.
LeghOrnS should lay at seven 10 eight
months and heavier breeds n month or
six weeks later.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
"When I told Him Who | Was He
Turned Perfectly Yellow"

come my wife as the first step, and
after that-well, L guess you'll be able
TO have all the grammar lessons you
want
The girl hesitated, and the fight
was won. She loved Lester, and at
twenty-four love seems the most pre-
cious thing in the world. Before they
parted ut her door that evening she
had promised TO marry him.
Even in the intoXicatiOn OF his hap
plness the young man felt the difficulty
of making Il satisfactory explanation
10 his parents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Wise Fear.

a local butcher was surprised lately
TO have a customer return with some
beef she had bought the day previous
wanted him TO take ii back, cooked
but not Gevoured. He tasted Il piece
and found it unspoiled.
This meat is perfectly good.
madam" he declared. "Why do you
want TO return it?'
'Well, scme of the family didn't like
its taste" she exclaimed, land We
were afraid TO eat il for fear of getting
toe-rail poisoning"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Frozen Rice Pudding.

Boil in slightly salted milk cupful
Of washed rice until tender, then stir
the whole into pint and Il half of
boiled custard. Allow the custard 10
become cold. then fold in n half pint
of thick cream beaten stiff. Turn into
a freezer. freezing 10 the consistency
of soft snow. then add n cupful of
chopped preserved ginger and two ta-
blespoonfuls of the strip. Freeze until
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20

Here's Good News for Timid.

Among the little things that count in
the new house is ventilating lock for
the windows.
This lock permits the window 70 be
left open at night for ventilation both
ut the top and bottom. and securely
locks Ii in that position 50 that no
danger need be felt from outside in
trusiOn.
For bungalows with sleeping apart
ments on the ground floor this device is
excellent; especially welcome il is ~
the timid members of the hcGeenU.3.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Anoel Custards.

Heat quart of milk in double
boiler. and when hot pour 1t slowly
on the stiffiy beaten whites of four
eggs: sweeten the custard with two
scant tablespoonfuls OF pulverized su-
GAR flavoring with few drops of al
mond extract and turn into small Gus
tard cups; set the cups in a pan of
hot water and cook in moderate oven
until firm. Cover with grated maca-
room crumbs or Drowned nuts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Photograph Gives Fire Alan.

y fire alarm apparatus that calls
central telling her in calm, dispaS-
siOnate. mechanical voice that the fac
tory of Smith. JoEeS X Co. is in flames
and 10 please call the fire brigade i'm
mediately is the proposal of an Eng
lish inventor. \ photograph. with its
horn close 10 the mouthpiece of n tele-
phone. Is fitted with n record bearing
the fire warning. The photograph
starts when IN electro magnet placed
near IL draws down the releasing lever
The circuit of which the magnet is a
part is closed by an automatic switch
which is held by cord. A fire burns
the cord.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Africa Still Leads.

South Africa leads the world. Dur
Ing 1911 the value of the precious
stones exported from the union was
Sil. 1898 in 1872, S45, 765 $50, and in
1913. S60.0S2. 625. The first diamond
was discovered in South Africa by
trader named O'Reilly. who obtained a
stone weighing 21A carats from
Dutchman who was utterly ignorant OF
its value. The stone was later pur-
chased by Sir Philip Wodehouse for
s.. 500.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
His Pessimistic View.

Henry" said Mrs. Peck. "do You
think il viii ever be possible TO bring
about universal peaceT
Never" replied Henry. LAS long
as people are born they viii continue
to marry"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Prune Tapioca.

Cut into quarters pruneS that have
been Stewed with sugar and q little
lemon peel. When cold, pour over the
fruit the following: Soak cupful of
tapiOca in Il pint of water for two
hours, then cover with rich milk and
cook until tender, stirring in after re-
moving from the fire, two well-beaten
egg yolks and two tablespoonful Of
sugar and grating of nutmeg. Cover
all with meringue made from the
whites of the eggs and two tablespoon
fuls of sugar, and serve cold with a
sauce made from the prune strip.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Oatmeal Cakes.

Use cupful of cooked oatmeal. Into
this beat four eggs, the yolks and
whites beaten separately, two table
spoonfuls of melted butter and dash
of pepper and salt. Roll in cracker
crumbs and fry in butter. Serve with
bacon or ham.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Those sWt et Thinos.

Miss Paul-Did she put the right
cake?
Miss Pry-No: the cake was not big
enough.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20

The wholesome onion should make
a welcome dish for at least one meal
during the week, aid those who serve
them oftener will find they tend to
keep the body in healthful condition.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Discomfort.

HAS the hot weather caused You
much physical discomfort"
considerably. | insisted or talk
Ing about II To a friend until he finally
lost his temper"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
What Shall Feed My Family?

Tapioca is one of our good foods
which may be used in place of the
more expensive gelatine in many
dishes. 4 few trials will prove its
worth.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
The Difficulty.

Madge-The skirt Shout come. 10
the shoetops.
Marjorie quite agree with you.
my dear. But l can't get pair high
enough!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Its Handicap.

There IS one drawback about noise
less powder"
What is that?"
when they use IL how can they
turn in any kind OF n report.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Mothers Cook Book

A college education is not a scheme to
enabl man or woman TO live without
work Its purpose is to help them to work
to advantage to make every stroke count.
David Starr Jordan
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20
Ill.

Three years later Lester found him.
self many times n millionaire. His
parents were dead; he had succeeded
To his fathers stock exchange bust
ness, and was spoken of as one of
the coming men of the Street.
1t was just at this time that Madame
COSSi was announced with flourish
of trumpets on the part of her i'm
presario as the greatest singer of the
age, now about TO make her first pub
lie appearance in the metropolis. And
in this case the impreSario was right.
The town raved over her. Never had
SO talented an actress appeared since
Rachel. Never was there such voice.
The papers estimated her princely in
come as not far short of that of any
captain of industry. Her studio apart
ment on the avenue became the haunt
of celebrities.
Society took her up. Madame Cossi
was the lion-or liOness-of every
fashionable entertainment.
Beautiful, talented, and undeniably
charming, Madame Cossi had the city
at her feet.
When first he saw her Autograph
upon the billbOardS Lester felt sure
that it was his wife. He went to see
her in Carmen" There before him,
tantalizing, elusive, was the woman
whom he had won only to lose, of his
own perverseness. Her acting thrilled
him.
YES" he heard a bald-headed cynic
at his side say TO his companion, ''she's
been in love-helpessly. 1t takes
that to bring out the acting quality in
a woman. After all, every woman is
Il potential actress"
Lester remembered the words when
he met her Unexpectedly at Mrs. Van
Tromp'S reception. Without a shade
of hesitation Rae put out her hand.
Il am pleased to meet you again,
Mr.. ROnaldS," she said.
She touched him TO the heart. The
woman seemed made of stone. He
pleaded for an interview. For some
time she refused to grant one.
Il am at home to my friends at
five on Saturdays" she said finally.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20

firm and smooth and serve in sherbet
glasses, garnished with ginger and
whipped cream.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-10-20

There was nobody but Rae in the
when Lester called. She was attired
in q magnificent dress, which left an
indistinct impression of gold and black
lace. There was such smile on her
face as might have been given any
chance acquaintance.
This is very charming. Mr.. Ron
aids" she said, "but does it not strike
you as trifle unwise on your part?"
'Why?" he demanded, feeling an
insane jealousy in his heart for this
woman, calm, unapprOachable, whom
he had lost.
Because you can hardly wish to
rake up unpleasant memories. As for
me-" she confessed, 1.-The remembrance
of q certain six months burns and
stings. BY the way, l had the pleas
ure last week of refusing the hand
of Charlie Duckett, the first of your
friends to cut me- you may remember.
When 1 told him who / was he turned
perfectly yellow"
Rae" said Lester. "you have never
been out of my thoughts these years
past. L want you'll want you, Rae.
l want you with all my heart"
She dropped him a mock curtsy.
You are very good, Lester" she said.
her face softening little. But really
one does not go through this twice.
1t was to tell you that that l permit
ter you TO call. Saturday is not my
at-hOme day.
Listen. Lester" she went on, with
ringing scorn. Il left you because /
was dragging you down. At that time
I was heartbroken. Then | resolved
that l would show you what | could
have become. l did study grammar.
went abroad and learned singing in
Rome-never mind how. Anything
can be done if one is determined
enough. And / came back TO show you
shown you. | have had my revenge.
And now let me tell you l have no
further wish 10 lioniZe it among the
shallow, heartless people of your set.
Once | gave up my career for you.
Now | have il again. And | hate you
= hate you. Lester, and | never wan,
to see you again"
She spoke like queen of tragedy
But something In Testers heart ros
10 match the passion in hers.
Il love you. Rae. and I'm going to
win you again" he said. "Rae-my
Rae"
And. as the tow kindleS 10 the fire,
suddenly the ice melted in Rae's heart.
He was holding her in his arms and
looking into her face.
Rae. you didn't mean that?"
Lester. I-came back TO hear you
tell me what you are telling me now
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
DIR. Gerhardt 90 Years Old.

Rev. DR.. William Gerhardt, the oldest
resident OF this section of the State, cele-
brated his ninety-ninth birthday at his
home in Martinsburg last Friday night,
when a number ofhis relatives and friends
assembled to pay him honor. DR.. Ger
hardt is the oldest Lutheran minister in
the United States, and also the oldest
Knight Of Pythias. He introduced Pythi-
anism into West Virginia so years ago.
He is likewise the oldest living graduate
of Gettysburg College and is the Oldest
living educator in West Virginia. Dur
ing the Civil War he organized the public
school system of Martinsburg and tor
years was the superintendent OF schools.
While he was born in Hesse Darmstardt,
Germany, DR.. Gerhardt has been in this
country since a mere infant and has re-
sided in Martinsburg from his childhood.
Despite his advanced age he is able TO
getaround and daily walks several squares
from his home and through the main
streets of the city unattended. His gen.
eral health is good and he is confident
that he will round out the century.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02

Fall Festival.
The fall festival at Charles Town last
week was great success. The exhibits
were fine and large crowds were in at
tendance. The following are some Of the
prizes that were awarded
Special prize, the Hon. w. E. Chiffon
silver cup, offered for the best school ex-
hibit, visiting schools only to compete
Mount Hope School, Miss Ida Hall
teacher.
Public Schools of Jefferson county.
Best display OF farm, garden and orchard
products-Seventh grade OF Charles Town
Graded School, Mrs. Mamie J. Johnson,
teacher, first; Leetown school, second.
Teacher coming the longest distance with
school exhibit, Farm ont, first; Kear-
neysville, second. School exhibit COM
ing longest distance, Fairmont. School
having the most artistically dressed table,
seventh grade, Charles Town. School
or grade with best exhibit, seventh grade,
Charles Town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
In Memoriam.

Mrs. Mary Helen Houser, beloved wife
OF Mr.. George S. Houser, of Bakerton,
died October q, 1916, aged 46 years and
6 days. after lingering illness OF three
months. Mrs. Houser passed peacefully
away, after all was done for her by her
loved ones and four good physicians that
could be done. Then her Heavenly
Father called her home, as her work on
earth was done. She is survived by her
husband and seven children a: two daugh-
tiers, Margaret and Irene, and five sons,
George, Norman. Ernest, Richard and
Archibald; also three brothers, r. C..
Moler and q. w. Moler, OF Shepherds
town, and D. H. Moler, OF Uvilla, and
one sister, Mrs. N. S. Ewing, of Lanark,
III. A host offriends who loved hermourn
her death. She being one OF Gods own
good women, Joined herselfto Zion Pres
byterian Church when just girl, and
that was her faith all her life. Her fu-
neral service was held at Zion and then
her body was laid to rest in Elmwood
Cemetery. Her pallbearers were men,
bers of P. o. S. OF A. order, OF which her
husband is member: Ira Irwin, Charles
Fraley, Joseph Morrow, Newton Moler,
Charles Gouger and D. r. Hoffmaster.
The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. J. c. Siler, assisted by Rev. E w.
Aaron. May she rest in peace. Her
mound was covered with beautiful flowers
presented by her friends and loved ones.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss the everywhere.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02

The Death Record.
Mr.. George F. Miller dropped dead
at his home in Baltimore last Monday
morning without moments warning.
Mr.. Miller, who was 70 years of age,
was an uncle OF Edward E. Miller, oil
Berkeley county, whom he frequently
visited, and also had relatives and friends
in Shepherdstown.
George Washington Webster, native
OF Jefferson county, but who has been
living in Cumberland since the Civil War,
died in the latter place on Monday last.
He is survived by his wife. three sons
and five daughters.
Mrs. Hannah Kirby, wife of Norval c.
Kirby, died at her home in Charles Town
on Monday last, aged 20 years. Besides
her husband, she is survived by her
brother. her mother, Mrs. Jane Conklyn,
and six brothers.
Mr.. Frederick Deck, former resident
OF Martinsburg, died last Friday at his
home at Eldon, Ohio, aged 10 years.
He is survived by his wife, a son and a
daughter.
]. w. Blocker, aged 70 years, died al
his home on the east side OF fhe Shenan-
doah river last Sunday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
Kind Words From Kentucky.

A good TREND OF the Register in Louis
vile, Kentucky writes these cheerful and
helpful sentiments: eve are always
greatly interested in the Improvements in
the old village and the fine way you, as
editor, have pushed for social, civic and
material progress. "More power to
you," as the Irish say. Good roads,
cleanliness, temperance, equal suffrage,
and the fight for good principles in
government call for our best men and
women. We suffragists here vote for
the school commission-"only that and
nothing MORE" at present. The club
women joined with the best element here
six years ago and got our school system
out of the hands of politicians. and we
have kept il out. We have TO fight the
whiskey ring, too-and still are denied
equal or full suffrage; but it will come
eventually. Mr.. John Knott's article on
Wilson was so good. God grant that
the President may be kept in power
four years more" To which latter we
say amen, dear lady.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
A Painful Accident.

A painful accident occurred last Satur-
day at the corner OF Princess and Wash
ington streets. As horse and buggy
driven by q. r. Medlar, of Martinsburg,
who was accompanied by his daughter,
Mrs. BERTHE OFT, OF Halltown, this county.
was turning the corner at the National
Highway Garage the single tree broke,
causing the horse to take fright and to
attempt 10 run away. In the excitement
Mrs. OFT jumped from the buggy and was
so unfortunate as to break her leg near
the ankle. She was very plucky, how
ever, and when men went to her assist
ance she asked them to first help her
father with the horse. The animal was
Quoted without further harm. DR.. Bur-
well gave Mrs. OFT surgical attention, and
George VanMetre took her to her home
in an automobile.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
Railroad Rumors.


There are rumors that railroad news f
material interest to Shepherdstown and
this section OF country may be made
public within the next month or two.
Those who seem to know the facts are
keeping tteir own counsel. but leak
here and there indicates that something
important may soon be revealed. One
story is that line connecting the Wash
ington and Old Dominion Railway with
the Western Maryland will positively be
built, running from the present terminus
OF the former 10 the main line of the latter
at or near Williamsport. The fact that
the engineers now located here are
making such close surveys OF this section,
down 10 the most minute details, is cited
as an indication that when once the peo-
pie behind the project are ready the work
OF construction will follow right along.
Another story is that the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad will soon begin the erection
of its long-deiened cut off through Shep-
herdstown, possibly making use OF an
entirely different route from that surveyed
and purchased some years ago. A man
who is supposed to know somethin &
about railroad affairs remarked recently
that Shepherdstown would probably be
very agreeaby surprised before the
winter is over.