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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23
SNAP SHOTS FROM
ABBEV|LLE SCHOOL

During the second month OF
school ending November 9, the to-
tai enrolment was SAT. The total
average attendance was 508.32. In
the high school there were cases
of tardiness, in the grammar school
there were 8, and in the primary
school there were 10. We wish to
improve this record in spite of the
cold weather which may come soon.
Miss Allen: "I want the pupils
in this room to enunciate clearly"
Henry Simpson: "Miss Allen, I
speak just like a Yankee now"
Miss Lynch wished 70 know how
many quarters there ere in a game
of foot ball. Rebecca Edmonds
says she thinks there are three
halves.
Miss Conner Philips, who was a
member of our eighth grade, has re-
turned to Columbia to take up her
studies there.
On last Saturday evening Mr..
and Mrs. Riser and several of the
teachers in the Grammar school,
were entertained at supper at the
home of Mrs. F. E. Harrison.
Among the weekend visitors in
town during the past week were,
Lieutenants R. E. Cox, Owen Speed,
Albert Morse, G. C. Swetenburg,
F. E. Harrison, Jr., and Private
Claude Wilkinson.
Sergeant Clarence Mcdonald was
the guest of Miss Leah Thornton
during last week.
Elizabeth Faulkner recently went
to The Oregon in Greenwood. She
was very polite and showed it by
knocking at the door. She had been
advised to do so by Virginia Aiken.
Dick Parker celebrated his birth
day a few days ago. He informed
his mother that he did not want
anything for a present except as
much sausage as he could eat. Dicks
mother could obtain only one pound
which Dick Immediately ate.
A Modern Version Of Lochinvar.
(Unrevised.)
Once upon a time young knight
lived in Western Scotland. He
rode unarmed and alone on a black
charger. His sweetheart, Ellen, liv-
ed in Scotland. Her parents were
going to make her marry an old
man not brave in war just because
he had little money. They were
giving a dance when young Lochin-
var rode up.
While they were dancing, Loch-
invar walked in. The girls father
asked him, "Have you come in war
or peace?" He answered, ~ have
come to dance one time and drink
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23

one cup of wine-not to WOO your
daughter, for you would not let me
when I wanted to. You know that
there are plenty Of girls besides
her."
At last he started to dancing, and
he got near the door and he whis-
pered in Ellen's ear, and the black
charger stood outside, and he lifted
her upon the horse and escaped.
Her kinsmen followed over noun
tain, hill, and dale, but it was too
late! Young Lochinvar had got his
bride and gone.
c. Starnes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23
BREVITIES.

* * * * * 4 * * * * X *
More demands every day for
to be contributed to various
schemes and the prices are still
advancing.
1t would have been better for the
foreigner who evaded the draft to
have gone ahead and Joined the
army-instead he got twenty years.
This is the open season for hunt
ing and the list of accidentally
shot" is growing every day, but no
body seems to care. Strange isn't
it?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23
"The Greenwood Piano Man"

It seems that most of the diseases
in camp originate with the select
men. The regular and volunteers
have been in camp long enough to
be accustomed to soldier-life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23

"String Beans, a negro come
dian, was taking the degrees in a
secret order in Montgomery. His
neck was broken. The form of ini-
tiation will probably remain a Sc
cret..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23
COOKING WITH ELECTRICITY.

A very low heating rate for day
users was discussed at the Council
Meeting Tuesday night. This will
be a step in the right direction and
will aid the housekeepers very much
Electric ranges and other cooking
appliances would be installed in a
number of homes. In the face of
the high cost of coal and scarcity
of wood low rate (probably two
and a half rthree cents a kilowatt
hour) would be a fine thing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23

A good way to get husband if
he is left, is to follow the New York
women's plan. In a bundle of FL
comfort kits each contained the
name and address of the sender
with the request that the soldier
who received the kit to write to her,
each agreed to keep up the CORES
pondence for the duration of the
war.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23

To meet the high cost of living
man in New York moved two of his
wives with seven children into the
same house. The police arrested
him. He didn't know where his
third wife was. A man that would
have that many wives should land
in a cell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23

Like yourself, perhaps we at time regarded all
photographs as much alike We cchsidered it
mainly a matter Of the records used-or price.
Then we investigated Sidebyside comparisons proved that
The found possessed amarkedy
superior tone That why we representing the Starr
Read the following facts-ten call and hear for yourself
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Fisher have
moved back to Atlanta. Their
friends regret to give them up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23

Benefit Bridge Parties are the
style now. The young debutantes
in Atlanta gave the largest ever
given in that city. About $75 was
made. Why not have one here?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23
How The Starr Compares

How The Starr Compares
The Starr Sound Box handles high
and low notes equally as well on ali makes
of records.
In the Starr tone chambers G1ote the
circle above) Silver Grain Spruce IS used
instead of metal or inferior, non-vibratmg
woods.
Other Starr Advantages
Beautiful in design and finish, the Starr
is an instrument you will be proud to
have in your home. Itsfrlish is unexceled
in the finest pianos.
Each Starr is equipped with high grade,
easy-rumlu1g motor which is trouble-proof.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23
"Sound Box" Differences

Some limit you to but one type or make
ofrecord. Others respond well tohigh notes
and poorly to low notes. And vice-versa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23
The Principle of a Phonograph
Explained

Explained
The needle s;ways when rapidly drawn
through the uneven circular grooves in the
record. This vibrates sensitive disc in the
Sound box" Sound waves are thus created.
They are then magni6ed in loudness by the
megaphone principle. Your ear drums
vibrate when these sound waves reach
them - and you hear.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-11-23

In addition each is dur
ably made, possessing many
distinct refnements, such as
tone rnodifers, domes instead
of casters, ample filing space,
etc. Each feature adds to the
pleasure of owning a Starr.
We will be glad to have
YOU call. Let us explain each
point so that you may better
Judge its superiority. Con-
venient terms may be ar
ranged. Eleven styles.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
HOLY name Dance
LARGE CROWD TURNS OUT FOR
ANNUAL GET TOGETHER''-
ALL REPORT GOOD TIME.

A large crowd gathered at Hunte-
mer hall last night for the sixth an
nual dancing party given by the Holy
Name society of ST. Thomas church.
Molloy's orchestra furnished the in
spiration. One of the features of the
evening was the rendition of the old
square dances for which Dan Carr
acted as caller" According to
some who were there, he has lost
none of his old time skill" And all
present who were questioned about
the dance, report a genuine good
time, n they would not have missed
for a thousand shares in the United
States Steel corporation. George
Craney, William Woestman and Carl
Nelles comprised the general ar
rangement committee and these gen
tlemen handled the affair in a thor
oughly efficient manner.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
EVENT TO BE STAGED IN MADI-
son THE FIRST WEEK
IN MARCH.

A meeting will be held at the
Madison bowling alleys Saturday
night at 10 o'clock TO formulate
plans, elect officers and decide on
dates for the South Dakota Bowling
association tournament, which will
be held in Madison the first week in
March, probably the 9Th, 9Th, 7th
and 9Th. All bowlers and anyone
else interested are invited to be pres
ent and have a voice in the meeting.
1t is expected to have about twenty
or twenty-five outside teams come to
Madison for this tournament. 1t
will mean a good thing for the city
and everyone should boost for it.
Should we get twenty outside teams
it will mean that between $500 and
$1,000 will be left in Madison by the
visiting bowlers. 1t will not cost a
Madison merchant one cent, all ex-
penses being taken out of the entry
money.
Come out to the meeting Saturday
night and help boost the tournament.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
MARRIED TO-DAY
MISS ELEANOR BORCHERT TO
HENRY RATH.

The marriage of Miss Eleanor Bor-
ebert and Mr.. Henry Rath took place
at 3 o'clock this afternoon in st.
Johns Lutheran church, Rev. K.
Wilke performing the ceremony
The couple were attended by Miss
Delela Borchert. sister OF the bride,
and Mr.. John Rath. brother of the
groom. The bride is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Borchert, and is
well known in the city and popular
among her girl friends. The groom
is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Rath,
we'll to do farmer residents of the
west city limits. AT the conclusion
of the ceremony dinner was served
as the brides home at which family
relatives and a few intimate friends
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Rath
will reside in this community
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
Three ring CIRCUS
DEBATE AND TWO BASKET BALL
GAMES-TAKE YOUR
CHOICE.

Normal's basket ball game with
the North Dakota Aggies tomorrow
night begins at 1880 sharp and the
high school contest with Carthage at
8 o'clock or very shortly after, it all
depending on what hour the debate
with Mitchell closes. The Normal
game will be over in ample time to
permit those also wishing to see the
high school game from not missing
any more than the first few minutes
of play.
1t has been learned since the pub
fishing of yesterdays article concern
ing the proves of the Aggies, that
they have lost m game this season
and that to st. Thomas college, of
st. Paul, by a narrow margin. Aside
from the n reverse they have not
been defeated.
Carthage is apt to prove a more
formidable opponent than Madison
imagines. Recently her team held
the great Huron high quintet to a
low score, a fact which indicates the
Carthage boys are far from weak and
apt to disturb Madison on several &C.
casions. The Carthaginians have a
victory over Yankton to their credit
and have also defeated Howard. SO
far as records go their playing has
been nearly spotless and the local
~rooters are apt to see a genuine bas-
ket ball game.
Furthermore the Madison highs
have not been doing any too we'll In
practice this week and unless they
recover from the slump tomorrow
night it may be that Carthage will
celebrate after the battle is over and
the smoke has cleared from the
arena. Overconfidence will ruin any
team-even Madison's.
Coach Garges has been making nu-
merous shifts In his line up this week
and may send q different fighting
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
BOY JOURNALISTS
NORMAL MODEL SCHOOL EIGHTH
GRADE STUDENTS ENTER
JOURNALISM.

AS a medium of developing the
habit of clear and correct expression
In the use of the written word among
the boys of the eighth grade in the
Normal model school, the teachers
have adopted the plan OF allowing the
boys to have a grade newspaper,
written and published by themselves
under Institutional supervision, to
afford practical explanations in
the why" of grammar and the other
intricacies of good English. The
name Of the paper is The Search
light" 1t made its first appearance
this morning and will continue week
ly throughout the school year.
Many educators have deplored for
some years a lack Of concrete exam
pies In the teaching Of the various
hated" subjects like grammar and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
WORSE and MORE
JACKSON-LA CROSSE DIVISION
AND THE SOUTH CUTOFF
STILL SNOWBOUND.

Traffic conditions were bad in this
vicinity as a result of the recent
storms, but they were worse further
east, according to reports. From
Jackson TO Lacrosse the line is still
tied up, and on the Omaha route
from the twin cities via Miloma to
Sioux City, they have had no trains
for a week.
The south cutoff out of Madison
is still isolated and all south bound
trains are routed via Egan to Sioux
Falls. 1t is said there are only TWEEN
ty cars of coal available in the local
yards and since it takes a lot of fuel
to buck" snow, the present amount
will be used only for the running of
the regular trains.
When an ample supply of the
black diamonds" is available the
cutoff will be opened. There are
numerous cuts along the line and
these are filled to the grassblades on
their SUBMITS with snow and it will
require some little time to empty
them. Trains routed on this line
will hardly use it for a week, at least.
Cotton has had no mail for a week
as both the Milwaukee and the South
Dakota Central roads have been de-
clared unfit for service, although the
work of clearing the Dakota Central
tracks is progressing with the usual
speed and trains will be running
within a short time.
The Madlson-Wessington Springs
line is open and ready for the opera
ton of trains. 1t is said that one of
the causes for the slow opening of
this route was the lack of snowplows
along this division and they had to
be sent in from further east.
Unusual conditions, as the recent
have been, were not looked for by
the railroad men, ii is alleged, and
they did not have the equipment Inn
mediately available to cope with such
a situation. The Madison-Bristol
line was in working order within a
short time, but the big tie-up" has
been on the east. south and west
lines.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08

arithmetic and this plan of giving
the boys training in the every day
use OF good English, while not novel,
is one of the best things their teach
ers could do for them. They will
learn by actual experience, which,
when backed by good theoretical in
struction is the best training of all.
1t Is a regular newspaper. too. 1t
contains jokes, editorials, news
stories, a short story and advertising,
all the work of the eighth grade
boys ballasted with the timely advice
and encouragement of their teacher.
After il once gets under way, men
who have had experience in newspa-
per work will be asked to address
the boys on the necessity for the use
of good grammar. firm sentence
structure, clearness and c-onciseness
in the use of the written word.
Business men will also be asked
to advise them as to the value OF
good English as 1T is used in COM
mercial work and the necessity for
brevity, clearness, and conference in
business correspondence as well as in
newspaper work.
The object of publishing this paper
is not to train editors or reporters,
but TO give the boys a concrete OBJ
jective to attain. n which enables
them to see the result of their labors
in finished form. Miss Nelson, prin-
cipal of the model school, states the
boys interest is at white heat and
believes she has found a way 10 make
a heretofore dull subject, like gram
mar, something vital as we'll as in
teresting.
1t is the plan to ask the newspa-
pers of the city to print a small sec
ton edited and written by these pu-
pills TO encourage them for better
work. as a mean of information to
subscribers who are interested in the
schools work and to chronicle the
worth while news OF the school in an
efficient and satisfactory manner.
The work will be entirely that of
the boys except their teachers will
advise them from time to time and
look over the copy" before 1t is sent
in to correct errors and far-fetched
statements which the average eighth
grader Is very prone to make.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
THE CITY.
WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday;
rising temperature Friday.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08

one that met Howard and Yankton.
The return of Clayton Powers to the
squad after being out of the game on
account of illness, has complicated
the fight for the left forward posi-
ton which Welch has been playing
since the Sioux Falls game.
There are several men on the
second and third teams who are hard.
ly a whit inferior to their more for
tunate brethren on the regular team
and their consistent playing may dis
rupt the present personnel before to-
morrow night and cause a radical
shift in the battle array.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
ADVICE TO STUDENTS
PROMINENT MEN TO ADDRESS
NORMAL STUDENTS WHO ARE
TO TEACH NEXT YEAR.

Juniors and seniors of the Normal
school who expect to teach next year
will be advised in a series of lectures
by men qualified to speak al TO the
qualifications of good teachers and
the problems which they have to
meet and solve when they enter the
profession. The series will begin
this afternoon at 4 o'clock and will
be given each succeeding Thursday
at the same hour as long as eompe-
tent speakers can be secured.
Prof. B. NJ. Lawrence will deliver
the initial address and others on the
speaker list are Supt. S. T. May, of
the city public schools; George r.
Farmer, president of the board of ed
ucation, and Prof. r.. N. James, be-
sides several other men of promi-
hence whose consent has not yet
been obtained.
These men will endeavor to ex-
plain to the prospective teachers Just
what is expected of them when they
begin their work, from the point of
view of their own instructors. as we'll
as that of the business world, the
city, the school board and the city
superintendent.
These lectures will be practical
and delivered, of course, by men
whose experience in educational af-
fairs has been wide and varied.
Their main purpose is to explain a
teachers importance to a community
from many diverse points of view.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08
LOCAL NEWS.

Eat at Jacks.
Big Csc meal at Rays.
Baled hay for sale.-J. S. Thomp-
son. Phone 1857 or 1892.
For Rent. Furnished rooms suit
able for housekeeping.-Mrs A. N.
Smith.
Eat at Jacks.
Stop at Rays for a bowl of genu-
inc Mexican chile. We make 1T.
Eat at Jacks.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you wait. Eyes exam
ined and frames fitted.-Yaeger's
Optical Parlor.
Sewing machines repaired at your
residence. Phone Blaine Rowland
shop 23S1.-Frank Johnson.
Wash ice delivered promptly tc
any part of the city.-Geo. Parker.
Phone 3S43.
Did it pay him?" See our ad
today. G. Ball & Son.
For prompt service call phone
23S1.-J. B. Rowland, Plumbing and
Heating.
New assortment of evening gowns
Prices range from 50 up.-Mrs. X
Knoeri.
Baled papers delivered to any part
of the city. Fifty cents a hundred
Madison Baled Paper company.
VIM. George, of Oldham, was a
business visitors in Madison today.
Geo. Klassy, of Wentworth. was an
over night visitor in Madison.
There are seats for all the tickets
which are on sale for Creation.
Tickets at Schultz drug store.
Mrs. l.. T. Gwynn was a morning
passenger for Sioux Falls to join hel
husband who went to that city yes
terday.
The Madison Choral society re-
hearses tomorrow evening at 1880 In
the basement of the Methodist
church.
Haydn's Creation" at st. Thomas
church Monday evening, begins
promptly at $40. Benefit Civic and
Child Welfare league.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Roche, who
have been in the city a day or two
calling on relatives and friends, re-
turned to their home in Sioux Falls
by a morning train.
Warren Tolles will arrive here
from Austin, Mimi, Sunday. Mr.
Tolles will sing the tenor solos In
the Creation"
Signs of spring: Three men dis
cussing baseball in Jacks restaurant
this noon. There are some who pos.
sess more nerve than discretion.
T. Austin Ball, voice instructor al
All Saints school, Sioux Falls, will
be here Sunday. Mr.. Austin-Bal
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08

has been engaged for the Creation
Monday evening.
Frank Malloy, of Sioux City, a for
mer we'll known early day resident OF
Madison. is in the city calling on his
friends.
The Young Ladies' society of the
United Lutheran church will meei
Friday evening at the home of Mrs.
j. A. Johnson.
DR.. H. II. Frudenfeld and young
son, Joe, were departures by an after
noon train for Tacoma, Wash, where
they will visit at the home of the
doctors brother, Lee Fruendefeld.
l.. Gilbert Piaggi, organist at the
city temple and instructor of piano
and pipe organ at the Sioux Falls
College of Music, will be %organist for
the Creation" Monday evening. Mr..
Plaggl arrives here Sunday.
A group of men were discussing
the probable war with Germany in
Rensch's hardware store this after
noon. Suppose they send zeppelins
over here" said one. Why, said
another, FALL we'd do would be to
order up a blizzard like we had last
week and they'd all turn back to
Germany"
Roy Hartwich, of Wentworth,
county auditor-eleet. was a through
passenger this morning from Ra-
mona. where he had been spending q
few days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. A. Hartwich. Mr.. Hartwich
will soon become q resident OF Mad
ison. taking over his office March /,
Joe Ryan, manager of the Lyric
theater, is determined not to be BAT
fled by the elements in supplying his
showhouse with pictures. Delayed
by express, he turned to parcel post
and today received three films by
mail. There is always a way if you
know how.
Lost. Collie dog about 6 or !
months old. Black with tan legs and
nose. white spot on head, white toes
| value this dog highly and will pay
reward for information of his where
abouts.-John Whitmore, rura'
phone Gill.
| am offering my home on Egar
avenue at a bargain. The house IL
absolutely modern, eight rooms and
bath. toilet, furnace, two large els
terms. SO or 20 foot frontage, as de-
sired; large, ~commodious garage. etc
Will be sold by May l or not at all
For further particulars, call on oil
address DR.. w. A. Rothschild.
The next Mary Pickford picture to
be released by Aircraft will be The
Pride of the Clan" which has just
been produced under the resourcefu
and artistic direction of. Maurice
T%ourneur, the French producer. All
of the scenes are Scotch and Mary
Pickford plays the part of a lassit
with a will of her own and a charm
that ~pervades every incident OF 9
strong and unusually human story
1t is said to present the best natural
exterior settings that have ever beer
seen in a Pickford production. I'm
perial theater Monday, February IL
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08

There Is one remedy that for many
years has given relief from coughs.
colds. Group and whooping cough. Mrs.
Chas. Reitz, Allen Mills. Pa. writes:
Il have used Foley's Honey and Tar
for the past eleven years and / would
not be without It," 1t promptly relieves
h-oarseness. tickling throat and wheezy
breathing. Sold
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-08

Many colds that hang on all winter
start with a sneeze. a s~niffle. a sore
throat, a tight chest. You know the
symptoms of colds. and you know
prompt treatment will break them up.
DIR. Kings New Discovery, with it's
soothing antiseptIc balsams. has been
breaking up colds and healing coughs OF
young and old for forty-seven years.
DR.. Kings Kew Discovery loosen the
phlegm. clears the head. soothes the ir-
rftated membrane I'M makes breathing
easier. At your druggist. so cents.