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The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-09-27
Some Things Needed to Make
Your School Better

Somc nn&S INeeoc0 10 make
Your School Better
We were talking with coun-
try teacher about these things
the other day and he heartily
approved our ideas. There are
three ways of getting students to
work." he said, ''and they are by
the use of personality. rewards,
and force. In my opinion the
efficient teacher will not consid.
er force. Then while personal
ity is important, many teachers
lack it. They can develop it,
but that takes time. And even
then l believe rewards should
be used to stimulate effort. In
every boy or girl, man or
woman there is a desire to ex
eel, and this desire should be the
teachers working capital. If a
teacher can once develop a spirit
of good-natured rivalry among
the students, success is won both
for him and them"
And then from his own expe-
rience our teacher-friend offered
to other teachers the following
additional suggestions for quick
ening and developing this de
sire to excel:
l. Post on some sort of school
bulletin board the average grades
of your students each week.
2. Arrange to have your local
newspaper print each month the
names of those making a grade
of go or over.
8. Post a list of students who
haven't been tardy or missed a
day for a week; for a month;
two months; three months; and
SO on through the whole school
year. Also have your local
newspaper print these list month :
Iy.
a. Have tripping" in your
spelling classes, organize a de-
batting socity also, and arrange
for a series of spelling matches
and debates with neighboring
schools. getting the parents to
attend.
5. Give out cards each month
to students who have been on
time each morning, who have
not missed day, who have Civ
en- good department, and who
have made above certain stan
dard average grade. For exam
pie: This is to certify that James
Brown has not been absent or
tardy during the month of Oct
ober, that he has given good de-
pertinent, and has made an av-
erage grade of &c."
6. Devote each Friday after
noon TO recitations, songs, de.
bates, exhibits, etc., giving nom
inal prizes to the bows and girls
who do best. Invite the patrons
of the school to attend the exer-
cises once each month and try
to develop their interest.
7. See the local merchants
near your school and gel them
to give prizes. They will be
glad to do in most cases.-Pro-
grcssive Farmer.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-09-27

Il thought y you had given up
burnt-wood art, dearie," said the
vo ung husband.
why, Ferdinand, how can
you be so heartless? This is a
pie"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-09-27
Chesterfield Scholarship Award
ed to Orangeburg Girl


Announcement was made last
week that the Winthrop schol-
arship for Chesterfield county
had been awarded to Miss Fraz-
il Houser. Protest was at once
made on the ground that Miss
Houser was not a citizen of
Chesterfield county.
The matter came up for hear
ing before the state board in
Columbia last week but the pro-
test was overruled and the schol-
arship was awarded Miss Hous-
er.
The facts in the matter as we
gather them are as follows:
About two months before the
examination for the scholarships
was held, a lady giving her cane
as Mrs. Annie E. Houser, took
charge of the Raynard Hotel in
this city. The examination for
the vacant scholarship was held
the 9th of July and Miss Houser
was a contestant September 2
it became known that the schol-
atship had been awarded to her.
That afternoon Mrs. Houser va
Gated the Ranard Hotel and left
the following day for her home
in St. Matthews, Orangeburg
county.
The contention of the protes.
tants was that Miss Houser was
not a citizen of Chesterfield
county, and even if she had
been she had forfeited her right
to the Chesterfield scholarship
when she moved away from the
county.
On Saturday, Sept. 9th, Mrs.
Houser returned to Cheraw and
tried to get back the Ranard Ho
tel. failing in this she sought a
lawyer tor legal advice in an ef-
fort to hold the scholarship for
her daughter.
We are Informed that quite
a number of affidavits were in
troduced in the hearing before
the state board, among them
one by Mrs. Houser to the ef-
feet that she had only left Che
raw temporarily and would re-
turn and make it her home.
In Mrs. Houser's effort to sus-
tain the award of the scholar
ship, it developed that Mrs.
Houser was not a widow at all
that after Mr.. Houser's death
she had married again and that
there are several children by the
second marriage but that she
and her husband had been living
apart for several years. So the
contention of those who claim
that it is a shame 10 fight a poor
widow woman" falls flat.
The truth of the matter, es
seen by The Chronicle, is that
Miss Houser is a citizen of
Orangeburg county and is not
entitled 10 a scholarship intend
ed by law for a Chesterfield
county girl.
Superintendent of Education
Rouse is to be commended for
the fight he made before the
state hoard in the interests of
justice and the rights of Chester
field county girls. And in this
connection we will add that
State Superintendent of Educa-
ton Swearingen took the same
position that Mr.. Rouse did and
that The Chronicle does-that
the scholarship was for a Ches
terfield county girl-and that
Miss Houser is not a Chester
field county girl.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-09-27
Big Show at County Fair

Dorman & Krause shows will
furnish the attractions at the
County Fair Nov. 8, 9. 10 and II.
This carnival company is COM
posed of two hundred people and
occupies fourteen solid cars.
making special train. The Fair
management has put up heavy
guarantee to bring this first class
aggregation of amusements to
Chesterfield for the County Fair.
This Carnival has nine separate
shows and four riding devices,
high diver and uniformed brass
band. One of the riding devices
is known as "The Whip" which
is something new, something
that has not been seen in the
South before. Of course there
will be a merry go,round for the
children en.-Advertiser.
why do you think your hus-
band always tells you the tauth?"
doubted the neighber.
Because" replied the wife,
''he says | don't look day older
than when We were married;
and if he doesn't lie about that
he wouldn't lie about lesser
matters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

The formation of sheets of ice along
the shores of the Kennebec river for
the past few nights have been noted
with more or less apprehension by Au-
gusta coal dealers, for while in all
probability there will be miM weather
before winter sets in for good there is
also the possibility that the freezing
weather of this week may mean that
the winter season has already set in.
In that event it will not find the coal
dealers fully prepared, for neither the
Purinton Bros. Co. nor the Stone &
Cooper Co. have got their full sup
ply. 1t Is said however that the La
liberte Bros. Co. has its full compile
ment. AT the sheds of the Stone &
Cooper Co. the work of discharging
the barge Easton, which brought, a
cargo of 100 tons. is well underway,
and it is expected that the last buck
etful will be taken out today. Mr..
Cooper of the company said yesterday
that one more cargo would fix them all
right but that they would like to get
two. The Purinton Bros. Co. is await
ing the arrival of the barge Tulpe-
hocken with a cargo of $50 tons and
as she has been reported in the river
it is probable that she may come to
Augusta today. The company wants
two more barge cargoes to fill its sheds
to capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

An enthusiastic rally was held in the
assembly hall at Cony at 1880 noon FRI
day. when Principal Henry Cobb, Coach
Clinton Thompson. DR.. Willis Thompson,
Capt. Gerald Cram and several members
Of the team spoke to the assembly Of tn.
game with Gardiner which is to be play
ed this afternoon on Reuel Williams field,
weather permitting. As Chairman Wilcox
said on the eve Of the national election,
"All the conditions look favorable for q
victory" In the afternoon meeting OF
the Chizzle-Wi executive committee
was held and the booth committees from
each class were elected, but they have not
yet been passed upon by Mr.. Cobb, so the
names will not be announced until later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
CHURCH NOTICES

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Society, Chapel
Williams St, near City hall: Sunday
service 1880 A. M. subject lesson. sermon,
A. M; Wednesday evening meeting S +.
NJ. Cordial invitation to the public to all
services.
| SAINT MARKS EPISCOPAL church,
rector. ga Sunday after Trinity: Holy
communion, 7SO A. NJ: Sunday school,
sD A. NJ; mathis. litany and sermon,
79 - p A; " NJ; ;u,e ev We and sermon
and choirmaster: Marsters Edwards
tenor soloist.
THE PROGRESSIVE sPIRITUALIsT
Society So viii hold meeting in g. 4; 4.
mond Bishop. Boston. Mass, speaker and
" W,!;iSTHRoP STREET UNIVERSAL
isT church. Rev. A: Francis Walch min
and Inspiring" Sunday school at H.
with classes for all. You are assured a
! cordial welcome at this church.
FIRST BAPTIST church. Winthrop
brook minister q Weston street: Regu-
lar Sunday morning service at 1890 with
sermon by the pastor upon Individual
m 4a at graey ne II
church at noon; Christian Endeavor ser
vice omitted. Final meeting of the Tay-
lor-Chamberlain mission in City hall at
7.3o O'Clock. Big chorus. fine solos. strong
preaching. Everybody attend.
| SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONAL
church, Rev. Clayton D. Boothby minis
ter: Worship with sermon at l0i5 A. M.
Sunday school in the chapel and Mems
Forum IN the church at 11.45 A. M: mid
week service In the chapel on Wednesday
evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
/ WATER STREET GOSPEL MISSION
Sunday school at u M; preaching at }
and 7.S0 p. M; Bible study class Monday
| evening. gospel meeting every evening
during the week.
FRIENDS church, 12S Water street. A.
n. Smith pastor: Preaching Sunday at
lO50 A. M; Sunday school at IL M; pray
PENNEY MEMORIAL church, Rev. C.
g. Mosher, minister: Preaching service
at 1880. subject. 1.-Two Ways of Handling
a Situation; Sunday school rally at H. As
mems meeting in Opera house at P. M
Final mass meeting of the Taylor Cham
berlain meetings in City hall at 1850; mid
week meeting Wednesday evening at 1880.
! UNITARIAN church, Rev. Paul s. Pha-
len. minister: 1880 A NJ, morning SER
vice with anthems by the choir under the
sturgs, organist; sermon by the minis
ter, who Are Christ's?"; 11.45 A NJ,
chruch school. Mrs. Norman l.. Bassett,
director.
ST. BARNABAs church, Bangor street
Rev; Victor o. Anderson (22d Sunday aft
or Trinity: Sunday school at P. NJ;
evening prayer and sermon at T.
GREEN ST. NJ. E. church, Rev. w. ].
Layton pastor: Morning worship with SER
mon at 1890; subject. 1.-The Holy Spirit"
union Sunday school rally at - M; union
meeting in City hall at 7.30; prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening at 7.3O in Meth
odist vestry; study class at close of
prayer meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
C0NY HleH FOOTBALL
TEAM PLAYS GARDINER
HIGH THIS AFTERNOON

The Cony high football team hello us
last practice Friday afternoon IN prep
aration for the game with Gardner
high at 2.3O this afternoon on the Reuci
Williams field. The team showed up
we'll in practice and is now In nrst
class shape for the contest. The ON
Gals for the game have been select
ed by the board of arbitration as fol-
lows: Referee. Cawley Of Colby; UNI
pire, Davis of Bates; head hnesman,
Moulton of Bates; field judge. Deasy
Of Colby.
The Gardiner team will have the ad-
vantage over the Cony eleven In three
respects: First. in weight; second, in
the number Of games played this sea-
son: lastly, in the number of expert
enced men on the team. OF the Cony
team that faced Gardiner high last
year there Is but one player on this
years team, Redmond, who will play
right halfback. The Cony eleven play
ed two games early this season WHEEL
1t met Skowhegan high and Lawrence
high. but owing to injuries and lack
Of interest the team has played no
games since Oct. I. During the past
few weeks, however, the schools inter-
est in the game has been revived and
a fast team has been built up under the
direction Of Coach Clinton r. Thomp-
son and Joseph Coady.
Cony's probable lineup for the game
is as follows: re, Pierce: TT, L. Wake
field; re-. Allen; c, Hall; ig, Cram; 1t,
Hutchinson: lie, Dunnack; Oh. Colgan;
rho. Redmond; lib. Martin; fb. Taber.
The game will undoubtedly be hard
fought from beginning to end and a
large attendance is expected. both of
the Augusta and Gardiner lovers of
the sport. The game will begin prompt
ly at 2.3o P. NJ, rather than 8 O'Clock
as announced by the posters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

4 United States navy recruiting station
may be established in this city during the
winter Thursday and Friday First Glass
Gunners' Mates J. Thorburn and J. Nc
Geache of the Portland recruiting station
were stopping at the postoffice. having
come here from Skowhegan and Water
vile, where they have been looking for
men for Uncle Sans service for the past
few days. They got three recruits from
Watervi!le and one from Skowhegan.
Both these young men were at Vera Cruz
and gave an interesting account of the
gunnery practice at the taking of that
city by the marines of our navy. The
Smelling Of the naval academy by the
three-inch guns, firing shrapnel, was de-
scrihed. and 1t was stated that while the
shells made little impression on the out
side of the building, the inside, where
the shells exploded. was a total wreck,
none of the people In 1t getting away
alive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
nov18d2t

the Y. NJ. c. A., and a. series Of games
will be arranged between them. The cap
tains will be men from last seasons var
sity team and there will be two games
each Saturday evening. with possibly a
game between the ladies' teams in the In
Permission. No admission to be charged
at these games and it is hoped that as all
the players engaged will be local people
the public will take more interest in the
game. a
In addition to the mems teams from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
Y. NJ. A. NOTES

The date for the Y. NJ. C. A. Circus
has been set for Thursday and Friday
nights, Jan. Is and 2S. and the COMMITTEES
which went to Boston and Haverhin to
get the material and make the arrange
ments for the show Is stating that the
show this year will be fully as good as
that of last season. II not better.
There will be no kennsbec Basketban
League this winter. but there Is to, be a
local league composed et faur teams at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
Mrs. Isabelle Raymond, ReskIan1,

81 tHe te1epnon~s tS0oNeb NJ
hand. the body Of Mrs. Isabslls RAYMOND.
aged n. was found late Wednesday nisAt
at the home Of her niece. Mr.. william
H. Kittredse. on Masonic street, Rock
land. Her death was due to . shoex -
she was about to put in . call. Mn. Ray
mond had been q resident Of Bath uutil
about four years ago. her late husband
having been deputy collector Of customs
and city clerk there. One bE0thse. Wil.
liam. Fayrow. aSsd %. and two Sisters.
Miss sophronia Farrov. =. and Nrs.
Helen Pendlston. y. ~ q Kecklaal 90.
vtvA -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
NERVOUS SPELLS
COULD NOT SLEEP, LOW AND
DiScOURAGlNG CONDITION.
A Combination Of Troubles Relieved
by a Combination Of Medicines.


A quotation from one recent letter:
Il have been taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and Peptiron Pills and this COM
bination has worked like a charm.
had neuralgia, and was in very low
and discouraging state of health.
suffered extremely with nervousness
and l could not sleep nights.
Those nervous spells were awful!
Il have taken the medicines care
fully and faithfully and with the most
pleasing results.
1T is a long time now since I have
had one of those severe nervous spells.
i can do a good days Homework, can
work in my garden and walk a mile. >"
Mrs. Fred J. Weekly. Bagdad. Fla.
Your druggist will be pleased to sup
ply you with these good medicines.
! Get them today. 200 doses 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Today is not too early to purchase
of Charles E. Downing a complete Vic
trola outfit for Christmas, even if you
do not want one just now. Stocks are
complete on all styles and prices from
SIS to $500. Also records and cabinets
in extensive variety.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

F.. Locke has his usual good supply
of native pork for his Saturday trade:
also nice chickens, fowl, native ham,
homemade sausage. native bacon, best
Of beef and cooked meats, Boston Gel
cry and lettuce, spinach, fresh dug
parsnips. new walnuts, grapes, sweet
potatoes. oranges. quarts cranberries
25c. In the bakery department. Q1olas-
SEES doughtnuts. cream goods and many
other good things. Beans and brown
bread. Venison, all cuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
Friday brought with it anot

Friday brought with it another
morning Of zero weather although the
weather of Thursday was mild. Their
mometers about town registered from
three to six degrees above zero but
the thermometer at the residence of
b. E. Folsom on. Arsenal street dis
tanced the others as usual and gath
cred to itself an atmosphere which
sent the mercury down to four de-
grees below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Haynes is frozen over was the mos.
popular form Of greeting between the pu-
pills of the various Grammar schools about
town on Friday. but the pond is not Yet
in safe condition to skate upon and fine
way to keep dry feet would be to stay
away until there have been few more
nights of zero weather, which will ensure
safety to the skaters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

The rector of ST. Marks church had
a most pleasant surprise on Thursday
evening when the members of the
Mothers Chapter called at the rectory
in a body and gave him dozens of jars
of choice preserves, jellies and jams
and other good things for his pantry.
1t was a real ol6-fashioned Donation
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Leaky cutters on several buildings
along Water street are a menace to
pedestrians because of the water drip
ping from them to the sidewalk where
1t freezes and forms icy places on
which there is danger of falling. There
is no need of stating what are the
buildings on which the trouble exists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

The city council will hold its reg
ular meeting for the month of Novem-
Der next Monday evening at the coun-
Gil rooms in City hall at the usual
hour and it is desired that all mem
bers be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

The work of repanting and redecorat-
ing the Office Of the register of deeds at
the courthouse will be commenced this
morning. the plan being to make the
room lighter shade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Odell Buber returned Thursday evening
from short hunting trip in Aroostook
county. bringing with him as trophies of
his hunting ability fine deer and large
fox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

The final meetings Of the Taylor
Chamberlain evangelistic campaign
will be held tomorrow. Sunday, name
~. q Sunday school rally at the Green
street Methodist church, a mass meet
ing for men at the Opera house at 4
O'clock and q great closing service at
City hall at 7.s0. Everybody should
hear the evangelist, the soloists and
the big choir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Mrs. Maud Brown Of Manchester.
who had for several weeks past been
q surgical patient at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital. has 30 far recovered that
she was able Friday to leave the hos
pital ter Aome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

the Augusta Rife Club this winter there
is talk Of forming ladies' team. a.
there is . good deal Of material for such
. team and lot Of interest being shown
in this sport by the young ladies at the
"Y." If 10 can be found who are willing
to enter the competition the team may De
chartered under the rules Of the N. r..
A. and can then hold official shoots with
other teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Two candy items at Coughlin's to-
day: Maine Maid Sweets, 29c the
pound: Choconuts, 10c the packet A
new stock Of Eveready flash lights
just in-the pocket electric that says:
There it is!''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

A $50 overcoat for $1s today: an $1s
overcoat for SIS; SIS coat for $12.
And all remaining stock Of overcoats
at discount Of 10 per cent. For today
only at the Weber Clothing Co., 237
Water street. A few overcoats to close
| out at SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Master Charles Webb of Hallowell,
aged nine years, was admitted Friday
to the Augusta General hospital, where
he will undergo surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Wilbur F. Dresser, a member of the
Board Of State Assessors. left Friday aft
ernoon for his home at South Portland
to pass a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
Rotary Bulletin

Members will kindly take special notice
that the luncheon today is called at 1890
at the Augusta House instead of 12 as
given on the notification postal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Order golf clubs and equipment now at
the j. F. Pierce store for Christmas Civ
ing.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Not too early to think of Christmas
cards for engraving or for personal
signatures-At Merrill's, 221 Water
>Streeu-Ady,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

"Just say special word about the
immense line of fur-lined coats" was
the word at the H. G. Barker Co.
A fur-lined coat-it spells comfort for
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

Six flavors Of chips at Folsoms to-
day, lie the pound-home-m made fresh.
thin, delicious. A plentiful supply
fresh cocoanut cakes, SC dozen today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS

c. S. Marston Of Portland was among
Fridays business callers in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

The special sale of ladies' watches at
A. E. Woods. Vickery Bldg, suggests
buying for Christmas gifts. Well not
to procrastinate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-18

The Pierce Clothing Co. will sell to-
day only one lot of $3.50 sweaters with
pockets for 81. Months of wear for ev-
cry dollar spent.