davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Caldwell tribune., 1916-09-29
IT r ca Entertained.

Members of the u. T. c. Club. SIX
teen strong. were entertained last
Tuesday afternoon at the Handy home
on Seventh by Mrs. Brooks.
This periodical sewing-bee was as
usual an unqualified success, the oc-
casion being wholly informal.
Perennial asters formed thedecora,,
tive feature throughout the rooms and
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess at the close of the after
noon.
The Caldwell tribune., 1916-09-29
Novel Kinsrngtons.

The Buckner home on upper Cleve-
land is the scene of number Of de-
lightful social events recently, the
hostess having hit upon a plan OF en-
tertainment as novel and opportune
as it is practical and enjoyable. With
the invitation. guests were asked to
bring the materials for a Christmas
gift. each to spend the afternoon in
work on the same. At the two Ken
singtons ON Saturday and Wednesday
afternoons respectively, a merry time
was had in the exchange of Christmas
ideas and in actual work on the large
assortment of dainty gifts-to-be.
The living rooms were gay with Au.
tumn flowers in yellow and gold
while the dining room was fragrant
with pink roses. Light refreshments
were served at the close of each after.
noon.
The Caldwell tribune., 1916-09-29

Plenty of money to loan at 7 per
cent on good farm lands. No delay.
Money ready the moment the papers
are approved. A. l.. Murphy, Phone
20 o2o-tf
The Caldwell tribune., 1916-09-29
Special for Fair Week

A beautiful assortment of Ladies'
Misses and Children's Trimmed and
school hats at prices 10 srit YOU. M.
L. Gilgan- -Sarchet, 6l2 Main St.
The Caldwell tribune., 1916-09-29

Is per cent off on first grade hair
switches at The Vogue Millinery.
The Caldwell tribune., 1916-09-29
Parent-Teachers Meeting.

Owing to the conflictions incident
to fair week, the Parent-Teachers
meeting at the Lincoln school has been
indefinitely postponed, the date to be
announced later. However an excell-
ent program is in readiness for that
occasion as may be seen by the follow
ing:
Piano Soloa............ The Bohmain Girl
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19

Canada last year produced $3,491,
900 worth of asbestos fibre.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
Claims Against Mexico.

It is estimated that the claims
against the Mexican government by
individuals and corporations who
have suffered losses through the dis
orders of Mexico 1talready total ST.
OOO,O00,oOO, s4,00,oO0,o00 of this
being claimed by Europeans. While
Mexico is a country of vast resources,
there must be restoration of order
ly government and the rehabilitation
of her industries before the money
can be, realized to satisfy these vast
claims. The railways alone are like
ly t6 require several hundred mil
lions to restore them to the efficiency
of the Diaz period. 1t is doubtful II
financial interests can be induced to
make adequate advances for Mexl-
co.'s need until they are satisfied that
the overnment has at it's helm men
of commanding ability. At present
the controlling men are the accidents
of a rebellion, largely composed OF
the Indian population.-In indianapolis
News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
AGAINST CATAWBA COUNTY.
Supreme Court Hands Down Impor-
tant Decision.

Columbia, Oct. 14.-The decision
of the supreme court rendered today
is against the proposed new county
of "Catawba," of which Rock Hill is
ambitious to be the county seat.
Judge Ernest Moore decided against
the ordering of the election and his
decision was affirmed by the court
en- banc. The circuit court in it's
opinion stressed and made pivotal
*'the act of ill,shaped counties. This
act provides that no cednty shall
hereafter be established the greatest
length of which shall be more than
four times as long as the least central
width thereof, and directs that an
election shall not be ordered if this
condition be not complied with. The
proposed new county is long and mar
row. The advocates of the new coun-
ty contend that the legislative act is
in conflict with the constitution and
invalid. The opponents of Catawba
argue that the "ill-shaped county
act is within legislative discretion.
The majority of the court en- banc
think the act all right and, therefore,
Catawba loses.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
Imaginary Husbands for Girls.

For those girls who have given up
all hope of ever finding their real,
ideal husband how would an imagi-
nary one do? For the particular,
fastidious, hard-to-please girl this
should be a. great boon; but she must
be. endowed with a wonderful imagi-
nation if she expects to have pleas
ing results. We quote from the In
dex:
can extremely practical popular
course in home economies has been
established at Leland Stanford uni
versity by DR.. Jessica Peixotto.
each girl takes an imaginary
husband, with a stipulated income,
furnishes a home for him, feeds him,
takes care of imaginary children, set
ties all domestic problems, and must
come out at the end of the course on
the right side of the balance sheet.
They are being taught to live within
an average income and to live nicely.
''It is said that the young men OF
Leland Stanford are busy applying
for positions as imaginary husbands.
They appear perfectly willing to be
experimented upon in the way OF
cooking. But when it comes to keep
ing up home expenses they are WILL
ing to let the game remain lmagl-
nary."-The Sacramento Bee.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
FARMS ON EDGE.
The Far-famed Philippine Rice Ter
races.

"What might be described as farms
on edge are the famous rice-terraces
upon the mountain slopes of the
Philippine Islands, says the October
St. Nicholas. These farms, in the
shape of ribbons miles and miles
long, cover sides of ranges that in
this country would be considered
about right for goat pastures, so
steep and rugged are they. The pa
tient island farmers cultivate every
foot of them, however, the ledges eX-
tending high toward the summit and
covering immense areas. The grade
of the terraces is skilfully designed to
carry the water down the mountain
side without waste and without wash
ing away the land, so that the crops
are benefited by a rainfall which
would otherwise wash away all the
soil from the rocks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
The Reconciliation.

Reconciliation after long es-
arrangement usually takes place
among ordinary folk on the
occasion Of a funeral, a chris
tening, or a wedding. The
only occasion since 1912 upon
which Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft
shook hands up to last night was a
funeral. Just what last nights al
fair at the Union League club was,
opinions will differ. It may have
been the christening of a reborn Re-
publican party, or it may have been
the celebration of a marriage of con-
yenience between second-story men
and Christian soldiers. It is pretty
generally agreed that there was no
ebullition of pent-up and frustrated
affection when the antagonists OF
1912 shook hands and said ''How de
do" And from what We know of the
character of the two men it is rea-
sonable to suppose that on the part
OF Mr.. Taft, for all his straightfor-
ward, kindly good nature, there was
no impulse to move on to any greater
cordiality than the interests of the
Republican party require. Penrose
and Joe Cannon would find no diff
Guilty in picking up the broken thread
of friendship with a man who had
called them crooks and liars from
the other side of a political fence.
It's part of the game. But it is hard
to imagine a man of generous SYM
pathies and gentlemanly instincts
quite forgiving and forgetting the
steady stream of mud which has
poured on him during four years
from the fountain of social justice.
New York Evening Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
No Illiteracy in S. G. i'm 1920.

The South Carolina School I'M
provement association has appointed
November 18th as ''No Illiteracy
Day. in the State, and letters have
been sent to county officials, college
presidents, etc., throughout the State
to this effect.
In 1910 one-fourth of the popula-
ton of South Carolina could not write
their names. By 1920 We want not
one illiteratc in the State.
Kentucky taught 100000 men and
women to read and write in two
years; Is other States have started
q similar fight against ignorance.
Shall not South Carolina keep up
with other States?
Of our 166 mills, SO had night
schools last year, with over 5000 en-
rollment. Besides these were num-
ber of city and rural night schools.
This was a good start, but If we are
to have no illiterates by 1920, when
the next census is taken, we must do
better.
Urge teachers, advanced pupils,
and all educated people to teach at
least one illiterate, politicians to vote
an additional tax for the maintenance
of night schools, ministers to preach
on the subject November 18th, jail
ers to start schools for their prison
ers, and arouse the public in general.
E. JULIA SELDEN, >.
South Carolina School Improvement
y Association.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
Was Too Late Then.

In the days of his youth Senator
Blackburn, of Kentucky, was asked
by friend to second duel. He
consented, and at sunrise the par
ties met. 1t was Mr.. Blackburn S
duty to say the last word concerning
the terms of the duel. One of the
senator's colleagues recently said at
a Washington dinner that, although
Mr.. Black burn faithfully performed
the duty, the duel never took place.
A murmur of "Why not?" went
around the table at this remark.
For the very simple reason con-
tinued Mr.. Blackburn's. colleague
s'When Joe finished speaking it was
too dark for a duel" Washington
Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It stops the
Cough and Headache and works of the Cold.
druggists refund money if it fails to cure.
3. ". GROVES signature on each box' loc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
TWO WRECKS, ONE DEAD.
Woman Fatally Injured When Coast
Line Train No. SO Hits Auto.

Clinton, Oct 15.-Two accidents,
one already fatal and the other very
likely to result so, happened near
Clinton this afternoon.
About o'clock, two and a half
miles from here, Seaboard Air Line
train No. s.. solid vestibule, south
bound, left the track. Jim Haton
the colored fireman, in jumping from
the engine, was perhaps fatally in
jured.
Nearly an hour after the Seaboard
Air Line wreck, and about 800 yards
from the scene of it, an automobile
carrying nine passengers was struck
by Atlantic Coast Line train No. So
from Greenville to Charleston, and
Mrs. Ellen Douglass, a widow, had
her skull fractured, from which she
died at 7:3O tonight at the Clinton
hospital.
The Seaboard accident took plact
just beyond Dover Junction. IT
seems that the train was running al
the rate of about 5 miles an hour and
while it was rounding a sharp curve
the rails spread. The tender, mail
car, combination baggage and pas
senger coach were turned over, while
the engine and day coach were de-
rallied. The diner, Pullman and OBJ
servation cars remained on the track
It is believed that Fireman Hator
was fatally injured in jumping. He
was taken to Abbeville. Baggage
master Smith, of Mountville, S. C..
was severely shaken up and it is no1
yet known to what extent he was in
jured. Many of the passengers were
thrown from their seats, but so fa1
as can be learned, none was serious
ly hurt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
He Approved.

A minister received a check-the
first in his life-for a Christmas
present. When he took it to the
bank for payment the paying teller
looked at it and said: ''This check
is all right, but you must indorse it.
Endorse it," said the puzzled min
lister.
"Why, yes, of course" replied the
teller; "it must be indorsed on the
back"
"Ah, see," answered the minister
Then, turning the check over, ne
wrote across the back of it: 81
heartily indorse this check. ."-Wal]
Street Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
Indefinite.

Lady Visitor-How long are. you
in for, my poor man?
Prisoner-DunnO, ma'am.
Lady Visitor-How can that be?
You must have been sentenced for a
definite period.
Prisoner-No, ma am. Mine was
life sentence.-Pittsburgh Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
rhe fuiuIne That Does Not Affect The Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO DUMMIES is better than ordinary
Ouinine 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, 1916-10-19

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, 1915, are liable to a 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 (s2.00) dollars from
the 18th day of October, 1916, until
the 1st day of March, 1917,
G.. A. JENNINGS,
Treasurer Bamberg County.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19
F.. II. HENDERSON
Attorney -at-Law
- BAMBERG, S. G..
General Practice. Loans Negotiated
TAX 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, 1915, until the
18th day of March, 1917, inclusive.
From the first day of January,
1917, until the 31st day of January,
1917, a 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, a penalty of Z
per cent. will be added to all unpaid
taxes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-10-19

The government of India has pro-
hibited the importation of sulphur
matches.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
MADE A QUICK RUN

The fire department got a hurry
up call Monday afternoon, the fire
whistle blew, and the whole town
was thrown into an uproar Of excite
ment for few minutes, everyone
wondering in the meantime where the
fire was. The fire engine with whis-
tie blowing and gong sounding soon
got right-of-way Of the streets, and
pandemonium seemed to have brok-
EN- loose. The fire happened to be
pile of old boxes near the Craig
swimming pool that had been hauled
there and set afire on purpose to see
how quickly the fire fighters could
get to that end of town. From the
time the whistle blew until the en-
gine had run six blocks, unlimbered
and was throwing a stream on. the
fire, four and half minutes were
consumed. This is pretty good ac-
tion and ought to convince the peo-
pie Of Liberal that the new fire fight
ing equipment is good investment
and the volunteer firemen are fright
up to snuff" when 1t comes TO an.
swering call.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
OUR CANCEL" GETS MARRIED

Enos E. Manney, the young man
who has served on the Democrat
force for nearly year AS prints-,
''angel," and In other capacities, got
tired of the single life last week and
got himself married. Miss Irene
Rogers, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
G. Rogers, was the. fortunate young
lady. They were married on Thurs
day evening of last week by Probate
Judge Campbell at his Office in the
court house, just an hour or two too
late to get the item in the paper last
week. We had suspected Manney Of
contemplating such a move for some
time, but compared to the informa-
tion he gave us the noise Judge
Hughes made in pre-convention days
was deafening. However, we are glad
to see him get hooked up in double
harness and know that the young
folks will now settle down and pur-
sue the prosaic paths of peaceful
married life. The "old man" and
Haynes extend the glad hand Of
felicitation on behalf of the old rag
o. freedom with which he is connect
ed, and we trust they live long and
prosper abundantly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
ENTERTAINED FOR NEWLYwEDs

A number of Liberals young peo-
pie were entertained Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. F. Hoffman in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Jones, who were married
last week in Hiawatha, Kansas. The
ladies showered Mrs. Jones with a
number Of pieces of linen and the
young men came across with
handsome piece of silverware. The
game of progressive travel was in
dulged in until II o'clock, when a
delicious lunch was served by Mrs.
Hoffman and Miss Granger. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jones,
Misses Hettie Gray, Corda Buchanan,
Zula Weidensaul, Helen Matkins,
Mabel Granger and Dollie Hill, and
Messrs. Geo. Matkins, Ernest Nichols,
James Carr, Ralph Privonky and
Laurel Bartholomew.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
TIE PILE A SUCCESS

A couple Of weeks ago the Cham
ber of Commerce established a tie
pile where those who came to Liberal
to harvest several weeks before the
crop was ready could earn their
meals and lodging by few hours
work each day. The plan has worked
out very successfully so far. About
fifty husky workers have applied for
job on the pile and have seemed
pleased with an opportunity of earn
ing a few meals and a bed rather
than to beg from the citizens. This
feature has gone long ways toward
eliminating panhandling on the
streets and is providing a good many
men with means of staying here
until harvest begins. The kindling
pile is steadily growing and If they
keep up the gait they struck on the
start there will be plenty of kindling
to supply everybody this winter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
$3.50 Per Year
MORRIs-HOCKETT

1t was a beautiful home wedding
that was solemnized at 1880 a. m.
on Thursday of last week at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. Thos. Hook
EFT, when their daughter, Miss Bess.
and Merrill H. Morris were united in
marriage, Rev. Hockett, father of the
bride, performing the ceremony that
made them man and wife. About
thirty guests, relatives and intimate
friends were present to witness the
ceremony. After congratulations and
good wishes from those present, the
party left in autos for Liberal, where
they took the train for Long Beach,
California, where they will make
their home. A number of friends ac-
companied them to the train and
wished them much happiness, among
plentiful showers of rice. Miss
Hockett is we'll known to the people
of Liberal, having attended high
school here for a number of years.
Mr.. Morris is young man Of excel
lent reputation and is an electrician
by trade. Their friends extend them
best wishes for a long and happy
married life.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
USE THE PARCEL POST

BY an agreement between the
Chamber of Commerce and the post
Office officials those living on rural
routes will be able to get fresh meats
and fruits by parcel post on the same
day of the order If they get their
order in so that 1t may be taken to
the postoffice before eight in the
morning. This will be a great ad-
vantage to the farmers as well as to
the merchants. During harvest the
feeding question is big one and this
plan will facilitate it greatly. 1t will
also come in pretty handy in the
winter when the farmers do not come
to town very often.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
SIGNED AGREEMENT LEGAL

The Merchants Journal contains
the information that Attorney Cen
erals of both Kansas and Oklahoma
have ruled that the grocers of any
community may enter into written
agreement not to extend credit to
anyone who owes another grocer,
without debtor having made satisfac-
tory arrangements for settlement
Attorney General Brewster says this
is not contrary to any law and the
Topeka grocers have already taken
the matter up. This ruling is not a
boycott" and effects only the dead
beats" 1t affords an excellent means
of protection for the grocers and it
should be taken advantage of in
every city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
SPECIAL GROCERs MEETING

The Grocers Auxiliary of the Re.
tailers Association met last Monday
evening at the Edison Produce House
and discussed several matters in con-
nection with their business. They
established a standard for handling
eggs on the basis of "firsts" and
seconds" and all agreed to operate
on this basis. They decided to keep
their stores open later than usual for
the next few months in order to ac-
commodate the farmers who would
have to do their shopping in the
evenings during harvest.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
CATTLEMEN ORGANIZE

Answering call published in the
papers about twenty cattlemen and
stockmen met in the club room un-
der the First National Bank last Sat
urday afternoon and effected a tenn
porary organization for the purpose
of organizing a Cattlemen's Asso-
citation of the Southwest, with head
quarters at Liberal. ]. E. George
was selected president and John l..
Boles secretary. ....
All of the stockmen present sig
nified their intention to become mem
bers Of the proposed organization
and the president appointed COM
mittee to select a constitution and
bylaws for the organization. The
next meeting of the organization will
occur at o'clock p. m. June 27.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
=CHAS. SUMMERS g. SONS
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

The Democrat is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of T. S. Locke
as candidate to succeed himself as
county treasurer OF Seward county,
subject to the Republican voters in
the August primary. Mr.. Locke was
appointed deputy treasurer In De-
cember, 1913, and was elected to his
present Office in 1914. He is a good
accountant and has held down the
job in thorough manner ever since
he became connected with the Office.
This is his first term as county treas
urer and he is asking for reelection.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
TO HANDLE HARVEST HANDS

The Chamber Of Commerce has a
plan whereby 1t is going to facili-
tate the handling of harvest hands
for the coming harvest. You are re-
quested to call and let them know
how many hands you are to need.
Their phone is 800 and their Office
is in the Liberal Light, Ice & Power
Co. Office, the first door south of the
postoffice. Don't fail to attend to this
matter as it is to your interest.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
TAKE A BANNER TO OCHILTREE

The Chamber of Commerce is hav-
ing some fine looking signs made to
advertise Liberal and the Sales week
at the Ochiltree auto races, and it is
their desire to get line on all of
those who are intending to make the
trip. If you or any of your friends
are going, come to the Chamber of
Commerce Office and let them supply
you with one of these banners for
your car.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-06-16
CHANGE IN FURNITURE STORE

A deal was made Monday whereby
A. T. Beaver retires from the firm of
Beaver & Gray, and his interest in
the same is assumed by the junior
partner, T, l.. Gray. Mr.. Beaver is
getting along in years and thinks the
active business life is a little too
strenuous for one of his age. He
will retire from business entirely AMI
lead the simple life from now on.
Mr.. Gray is an experienced furniture
man and the store should continue to
enjoy its present good patronage un-
der his management.