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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

keeper had murdered and salted in a tub; also because he saved three girls daughters of nobleman, from a life of infamy by throwing them enough gold to enable them to marry honor ably. He is supposed to have died on December 9th, 342, and his festival is celebrated on thct date by the Ro- man Catholic and Greek Churches with especial reference to his patron age of youth. Tn most of the Prot estant countries Saint Nicholas has be- come Santa Claus, the dispenser of gifts at Christmas.
 Origin Of Hanging Up Stockings.
 The writing to Santa Claus for gifts had it's origin in France many years ago when few days before Christmas the children posted the following re- quest above the fireplace in the living room:
 est. Nicholas, my good patron,
 Send me something very good"
 ].
 The request was usually granted, be- ing quite as effective as the present day Santa Claus letters, which cover pages of our newspapers just before the Christmas festival.
 Tn some parts of Europe Santa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

SAASs 4AO VI A6AA VI IACSC may Es hard to trace. but most of them spring from some simple cele- bration or incident which catches the fancy of the people and touches some sentiment that is found to be universal in mankind, and one that is destined to endure for all time.
 The legendary history of all nations, pagan as we'll as Christian, abound in these traditions and in festival or pa tron saints, associating themselves with some national or religious fes- tival and finding expression in every conceivable waH Time may change the form of the ceremony, but the main purpose of 1t remains, for the lapse of centuries seldom changes the idea which underlies the celebration of the occasion or the honoring of the saint who suggested the festival or gave rise to the tradition. In this
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
How the Good Saint Mich olas Became the Patron Saint of Youth, and the Transition to Santa Claus, the Joy of Chil- dren at Christmas Time.
Copyright, 1916, by The International
 Syndicate.

ROUND many of the Christian festivals hover interesting and
 fascinating traditions and leg ends. The origin of these
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

The latest war time fancy of the
Atlantic City bathing girl is to brand
on her arm the initials of her soldier
boy sweetheart who has gone to war.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

Mrs. Amy ID. Winship, 86 years old
is taking higher courses in botany,
zoology and Greek history in the
University of Wisconsin summer
school
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
DON'T SCOLD, MOTHER! i!
THE CROSS CHILD is
BILIOUS, FEVERISH
Look at Tongue! If Coated, Clean
Little Stomach, Liver,
Bowels.

Don't scold your fretful, peevsh
child. See if tongue is coated; this
is sure sign it's little stomach, liver
and bowels are clogged with sour
waste.
When listless, pale, feverish, full of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach-ache, Indigestion, diarrhoea, give
a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of
Figs" and in a few hours all the
foul waste, the sour bile and ferment-
ing food passes out of the bowels and
you have well and playful child
again. Children love this harmless
"fruit laxative" and mothers can
rest easy after giving it, because it
never fails to make their little "in-
sides" clean and sweet.
Keep it handy, Mother! A little
given today saves a sick child to-
morrow, but get the genuine. Ask
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of
"California Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on
the bottle. Remember there are coun-
terfeits sold here, so surely look and
see that yours is made by the "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Hand
back with contempt any other fig
syrup.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
IF YOU
HAIR TONIC

In Switzerland only small tracts
Of forests are allowed to be denuded
which timber is cut are Immediately
replanted.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
LEMONS WHITEN AND
BEAUTIFY THE SKIN
Make This Beauty Lotion Cheaply for
Your Face, Neck, Arm and Hands.

At the cost of a small jar of ordi-
nary cold cream one can prepare a
full quarter pint of the most wonder
ful lemon skin softener and COM
plcxion beauGfer, by squeezing the
juice of two fresh lemons into bot
tie containing three ounces of orch
ard white. Care should be taken to
strain the juice through a fine cloth
so no lemon pulp gets in, then this To-
ton will keep fresh for months. Ev-
cry woman knows that lemon Juice
is used to bleach and remove such
blemishes as freckles, sallowness and
tan and is the ideal skin softener,
whitener and beautifer.
Just try it! Get three ounces of
orchard white at any drug store and
two lemons from the grocer and make
up quarter pint of this sweetly fra
grant lemon lotion and massage it
daily into the face, neck, arms and
hands. 1t is marvellous to smoother
rough, red hands.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
YES! LIFT A CORN
OFF WITHOUT PAIN.
Cincinnati Authority Tells How to
Dry Up Corn or Callus So 1t
Lifts OF With Fingers.

You corn-pestered men and women
leed suffer no longer. Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before, says this
Cincinnati authority, because a few
drops of freezone applied directly on
a tender, aching corn or callus. stops
oreness at once and soon the corn
or hardened callus loosens so it can
be lifted out, root and all, without
pain.
A small bottle of freezone cost very
title at any drug store, but will posi-
lively take off every hard or soft
orn or callus. This should be tried,
s it is inexpensive and is said rot to
rritate the surrounding skin.
If your druggist hasn't any freezone
ell him to get small bottle for you
rom his wholesale drug house. 1t is
inc stuff and acts like q charm every
ime.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
IN BANKRUPTCY.

United States of America,
Western District of South Carolins
In the District Court.
In the matter of
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

L New Hope, Aug. I've are having
some fine weather now and must sa.
we certainly appreciate for it to be
cooler after such sultry days we have
been having.
Mr.. Kinard closed his meeting at
Jonesville Sunday night. He has been
there for a week and has had good
meetings. The soldiers boys who are
camping there have attended the SER
Yices. They are expected to be called
.aut- t-2Spst any time. We all hate to
5SLo, cfrniI leave but hope they will
take Mr.. Kinard's words and be true
soldiers of the cross.
The Ladies Missionary meeting will
feet at the home of Mrs. J. w. Scott
Sunday. All members are requested
10 come
Mrs. j. w. Bishop and daughter,
Hiss Marie Bishop, of Jacksonville,
Fla, are visiting relatives in the COM
hunity.
Mrs. w. S Newton and children
fave returned to their home in Green
tille after a stay with parents, Mr..
3nd Mrs. B. NJ. Becknell.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Palmer and
children visited parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
!. G. Bishop last week.
Mr.. w. F. Bishop is working down
IN Brown Greek community this week.
Varo
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
LOCKHART

Lockhart, Aug. 6.-The hot weather,
we hope, is over at last, for awhile.
The rain came in good time to save
our young gardens.
Mr.. Joe Meggs has a cannery now;
much fruit and vegetables are being
canned.
The sweet potato crop promises to
be very fine.
The melon crop must be fine; there
are several wagon loads here each
day.
Mrs. Luke Hallman has returned
| from a visit to friends in North Caro-
lima.
Mrs. Sam McCuller has returned
from her vacation.
Miss Virginia Jette is off on her
vacation. She will attend a house
party at Mccormick before she re-
turns.
Miss Alpha Mcgee has been on the
sick list for several days.
Miss Nellie Stroud of Whitmire is
visiting her friend, Miss Clara Meggs.
Mr.. G. M. Worthy has accepted a
government position in Greensbor-
ough, N. c.
, Miss Jennie Lockman and Mr. Gault
were married here last Tuesday. We
wish them long and useful life.
p Mr.. w. c. Neal has new Ford.
Miss Grace Montgomery of Union
| is visiting her friend, Miss Leonie
Meng.
Miss Lizzie Hope has returned from
the summer school at Rock Hill to
the delight of her many friends.
| Miss Jenett Moore of York is visit
| ing Miss Anne Hope.
The train jumped the track here
last Friday. No one was hurt.
We are soon to have new depot,
which will add much to the looks of
our town, as well as convenience.
DR.. McMurry left for the training
camp last Friday. We wish the good
doctor much success and hope he will
return to his home again soon.
Miss Jessie Hughey leaves for Boil
ling Springs, N. c., Tuesday, where
she will attend school.
Mrs. c. T. Cleary and children are
Visiting friends in Black3rurg this
|week.
\ Mr.. J. o. Sparks is in New York
Ithis week buying goods for the store.
Capt. Myers has been off on vaca-
ition for a week.
Mr.. Henry Parks spent the week
lend with her husband at the Steedley
hospital. We hope Mr.. Parks will
soon be at home again, sound and
well.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

Mary c. c. Bradford, the new pres
dent of the National Education asso.
citation, was the first woman in Col
orado ever nominated for State of
flee.
AS a rule, real craftsmanship con-
Slsts in providing proper laws for
the other taxpayers.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

Occasionally the lady in public life
hay be a good housekeeper, but she
foes not often work at it.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
WOMEN WEAR "HOOVER-ALLS.

Montclair, N. j., July 29.-Women
prominent in the food conversation
movement in Montclair appearing on
the streets wearing "Hoover-alls," a
one-piece dress. The "Hoover-all" is
of blue or gray chambray. The belt
that crosses in the front buttons at
the back. The detachable cuffs, white
in color, fastened with large pearl but
tons, are feature of the coz s,me.
The flat collar is of white piq,tze9 VI
skirt is gored and has large patch
pockets and very deep hem. The
cap, which completes the costume, is
a helmet of white pique.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

Abyssinian empress is named Eco
fiitu. A pretty name-we like it bet
ter than Theodolite.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

To Athens, Ga.-Account Summer
School, University Of Georgia, July
2nd-August 4th, 1017.>
To Atlanta, Ga.-National Conven-
tion Woodmen of the World, July
10th-21st, 1917.
In addition to above Convention
Fares, we have on sale regular ID
Day, Weekend and other attractive
Summer Fares.
For specific rate, schedule, Pullman
reservation or other information, call
on nearest Seaboard Agent or write
G. S. COMPTON,
Travelling Passenger Agt.,
Seaboard Air Line Ry. Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
FRED GEISSDER,
Asst. Travelling Passenger Agt.,
Seaboard Air Line Ry. Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

For the first time women are al
lowed to study at Georgia law
schools following the enactment of
a recent law giving that permission.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
replanteC

Woman's one good deed-to look
beautiful at mans expense.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
w. B. TERRELL, Bankrupt.

Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of July, A. d., 1917, the said
w. B. Terrell was duly adjudged a
bankrupt, and that the first meeting
of the creditors will be held at Union
S. c., in the Office Of S. f. Barron
Esq, Referee in Bankruptcy, on the
10th day of August, 1917, at 1C
o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint trustee, ex.
anime the said Bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
S. E. Barron,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Union, S. c., July 2S, 1917. 31-1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
Great Letter Writers.

The eighteenth century, which gave
little that is good or worthy, was at
least remarkable in producing an ag-
gregation of great letter writer's !:
Horace Walpole. foremost In felicity
OF expression, heading an illustrious
list which includes Gray, the author Of
the "Elegy;" Cowper, Chesterfield,
Dorothy Osborne, Lady Mary Wortley,
Montague, Lady Rachel Russell, DIR.
Johnson, Richard Steele, Garrick and
Swift, whose letters to his wife Stella
preserve stately old world charm an
happily impossible in these days. 9th
er famous eighteenth century let
tiers are those of Jane Austen, Hannah
More, Fanny Burney, Burns always
stilted and artificiaD, Oliver Goldsmith
and, lastly, William Cowper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
A Fair
Exchange
By Walter Joseph Delaney


Copyright. 1917. by W. 9. Chapman2
"That is your story"
"Truthfully told"
.And now you wish to help meY
aFor the sake of oldtime friendship,
because a loyal tender heart will
break If the truth come out, II 1T lies
In your power, yes"
Rolfe Lee clasped the hand of Darcy
Moore with a reassuring pleasure.
at is five years since gave up de-
tective work for the law" he said.
'The old ardor of man-hunting has
given place to man-helping."
"Then help me-"
sTll do it"
1t was a strange story that Darcy
Moore had related. 1t had to do with
four years back. He had been en-
ployed by Abner Toll as a clerk. He
was young, needless, led into extrava-
gance and dissipation by the son Of
Toll. In moment of inebriety he had
forged check against his employer.
1t had been done at the artful instiga-
ton Of young Gerald Toll. Back in
his sober senses, he had gone to old
Toll and confessed his guilt. The lat
ter had insisted on a written and
signed confession. He had given
Moore time to pay back the money,
but when the debt was cancelled with
interest he had chuckled like some
satyr.
''You know too much about some of
my sons wild freaks to let loose on
the community" he observed. 'Ill
hold the documents against you until
Gerald settles down in life, for fear
you might try to retaliate."
Darcy had found a new position,
had ignored his former reckless COM
panions and had fallen in love with
pretty little miss named Elva Boyd.
He had tried to forget the menace
held over him by old Toll. Then a
strange complication had arisen.
Young Gerald Toll had taken a fancy
to Elva. He entered the lists as an
ardent sutton. One day old Toll sent
for Darcy.
"See here" he observed in his harsh
domineering way, "my son wants to
marry Miss Boyd. Step aside. and do
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
@Let Me Look at the Papers"

It gracefully, or I'll take those old
documents Of yours to the district at
torney."
'But I am engaged to Miss Boyd -
cried Darcy.
"Then disengage," coolly directed
Toll and Darcy went away truly
wretched being. Then he did a wise
thing. He went to Elva and her sister,
Beulah, and told the whole story.
you need have no worry on account
of Gerald TOLL" Elva told Darcy. Il
still love you and will marry you or
nobody. But OH If this hideous old
monster should really wreck your
life!' and poor Elva burst into tears,
utterly crushed.
1--WE must be wise as serpents and
battle the enemy" pronounced Beulah,
the thinker, and out of discussion and
reflection came her suggestion Of Darcy
going to visit his old friend, Rolfe Lee,
to see if he could help him out of his
dilemma.
Meanwhile Darcy saw Elva only on
secret occasions and Gerald Toll was
tolerated as a visitor to the Boyd
home. This was in accordance with
the suggestion of Lee, who at once
brushed up on his oldtime detective
skill and started in on the case, some
what baffied. as to how exactly he was
to circumyent the Tolls.
Only by discovering flaw in the
record, business or methods Of the old
skinf1int, Lee was assured could he
hope to arrive at starting point. He
fancied path was open to him when
by a reformed burglar he had known
he was made aware of the fact that
three years previous old Toll had been
the principal in the operations of
criminal gang, acting as their fence, or
the party who financed them and dis
posed of their stolen plumber.
But Lees informant had only vaguR
evidence of what he barely suspected
and, after an investigation, Lee was
satisfied that Toll had long since
severed his connection with the GRIM
inal band
One evening Darcy was strolling past
the home of old Toll. when he noticed
its sordid proprietor come hastily down
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
How Child Plague Is Spread.

DR.. Hans Zinsser, professor of bac-
teriology of Columbia college, after in
vestigating a half a dozen possible
methods of carrying the contagion Of
infantile paralysis, practically elm
mates all others and puts the re-
sponsibility upon man himself. This
may be direct or indirect. The indi-
rect is the more deadly. The virus
can pass directly from the upper respi-
ratory tract-the nose, mouth and
pharynx-of one individual to that Of
another. This, from the nature of cpl
demic diseases, however, serves to
spread the infection in but a compare
lively slight degree. Intestinal infec-
ton with food is another mode Of
transmission, the Importance of which
Doctor Zinsser, as the result of his
experiments, is ready to discount
Monkeys have been inoculated with
the diseases in this manner only with
difficulty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
Keep 1t
Handy

We pay highest prices for horse hides
Lyman Wiener.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

School Days-Sse Marsteller for the 81
lothes, shoes aud caps.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
Advice.

ADVICE.
so you advise me not to marry for
money"
I certainly do. 1t is easier to get
along without money than with wife
whe carries the pocketbook."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-05
method as the parafin may be melted
strained and reused,

method as the parafin may be melted
strained and reused.
The second method is to pack a
barrel or key. as full as possible and
replace head. Fill barrel and put on
weights, and let stand a. hours to
allow gas to escape. Put head in
barrel, bore small hole in this and
fill with brine (made by dissolving
y cup salt in 1 gallon water) so
that there is no. air space. Allow to
stand until fermentation stops, add
ing more brine at intervals to keep
barrel full, when bubbling has stop
ped, plug the vent tight. Fermneted
products put up in this, way will
keep indefinitely.
The third method is to use, an oil
like cottonseel oil, which floats on
top and effectively prevents air
from reaching brine. Cover with
oil about u inch thick and it will
keep them indefinitely.
Save your surplus of cabbage in
this manner. By doing this you will
be benefiting your country as well
as yourself.
Don't forget that "~drying" is q
most economical method for saving
the supply.
Mary B. Martin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-05
SAYS HOT WATER
WASHES Pots0NS .
FROM THE LIVER
Everyone should drink hot water
with phosphate In It.
30. before breakfast. .

To feel as fine as the %proverbial
fiddle, we must keep the liver washed
clean, almost every morning, to pre-
vent it's sponge-like pores from clog.
cling with ~indigestible material, sour
bile and poisonous toxins, says a
noted physician.
If you get headaches, it's your liver
If you catch cold easily, it's your
liver. If you wake up with a bad
taste, furred tongue, nasty breath OF
stomach becomes rancid, it's your
liver. Sallow skin, muddy complex.
ion, watery eyes all denote liver hn,
cleanliness. Your liver is the most
important, also the most abused and
neglected organ of the body. Few
know it's function or how to release
the dammed-up body waste, bile and
toxins. Most folks resort to violent
calomel. which is a dangerous, sail.
waiting chemical which, can only be
used occasionally because it accumu-
lates in the tissues, also attacks the
bones.
Every man and woman, sick OF
well, should drink each morning be-
fore breakfast, a glass of hot. water
with a teaspoonful Of limestone phos-
phate in it, to wash from the liver
and bowels the previous days indi-
gestible material, the poisons, sour
bile and toxins; thus cleansing,
sweetening and freshening- hte en-
tire. alimentary canal before putting
more food into the stomach.
Limestone phosphate does not re-
strict the diet like calomel, because
it can not salivate, for it is harm
less and you can eat anything after
wards. 1t is inexpensive and almost
~tasteless, and any pharmacist will
sell you a quarter pound, which is
sufficient for a demonstration Of how
hot water and limestone phosphate
cleans, stimulates and freshens the
liver, keeping you feeling fit day in
and day out.-Adv. e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-05
AFTER SKIM MILK AGE.
Animal Should BE Kept Calming From
Birth to MaturIty-oIve HeIfers
A. Some Grain. ~

The problem Of caring for the dairy
calf is by no means solved by the epds
Of the m~ild-feeding period. The animal
should be kept gaining constantly from
birth to maturity IL good growth. IS to
be expected. Calves are frequently
well cared for up to four or five
months Of age and then given little at
tention. Il good growth is to be Sc
cured, heifers under a year Of age re-
quire grain in addition to hay or pas.
ture. y, = Ilsff&.
Since the'condition of the heifer at
pasture is not so closely observed as
when in the stall, the heifer beyond the
miIk-feeding period Is more likely to
be neglected during the summer when
on pasture than during the winter
months.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-05
RA7-PRO0F BUILDINGS
Plan Given for Construction Of
Crib and Granary.
Metal Strips Prevent Rodents From
Climbing Higher Than Lath-Leave
No Openings Around Doors
Large Enough for Mice.

The accompanying sketch shows
one method Of construction for a rat
proof crib and granary which Is to be
separate and apart from other build
ings. The wire cloth or metal lath
should have no meshes wider than
one-fourth to three-eighths inch. Either
Stats or boards may be nailed outside
the lath. The metal strip prevents the.
rodents from climbing higher than the
metal lath. Care must be taken to
see that no openings are LETT around
the doors large enough to admit mice,
writes F. W. Ives in Ohio Farmer.
If a one-story structure Is desired.
a building Is feet square and 10 feet
high to the plate will hold 500 bush-.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-05
Rodent.Proof aranary:

els Of ear corn and 500 bushels Of
small grain. A crib on q side OF
a 4-foot central alley will be 8 feet wide
and 1s feet long, while OF the other
side Of the alley the grain bin would
be 6 feet wide and 1S feet long. The
grain bin might be subdiuded into
smaller bins. 4
The studs may be set In patent sock
cts in the concrete floor instead OF
spiked to- a sill bolted to- the founda-.
ton. The concrete floor should be Ave,
inches in thickness, "A tile drain
placed around the foundation Wfllsinr
sure against dampness. 4.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-05

applied, and simply shrivels the corn
or callus without infaming or even
irritating the surrounding tissue OF
skin. A small bottle of freezone
will cost very little at any of the
drug stores, but will positively rio
ones feet of every hard or soft corr
or hardened callus. If your druggist
hasn't any freezone he a get it al
any wholesale drug house for YOU
Adv.