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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-06-26

on Tie IHIOOp laIiu.
"It's there" he whispered mysteri-
ously to the creditor victim. "WeTl
get lanterns and 60 over IL at night"
That was done, and the eyes of the
hired man bulged out as glittering bits
of the pure metal and ore were
brought to light. Mort paid him q
certain sum for each particle he
found, talked big of the value Of his
marvellous "fnd," and wondering what
the owner of the land would sell this
bonanza farm for.
What happened was just what Mort
had planned. The hired man told his
employer and intimated that the miner
was wild to raise the money to pur-
chase the farc1, no matter what the
cost.
It was pay-up day for all his schem-
ing, that upon which Gregory Rhodes
placed three thousand dollars In the
hands of Throop for his equity In the
farm. It was a dolorous n for the
mercenary schemer, that upon which
'the gold crop" gave out.
But by that time John Throop had
left Acton for his new home, and Mort
Allen had drifted back to Lucky Gulch
The latter never allowed his con-
science to trouble him about the trans.
action. In the rough community
where. he lived the Sailing" Of a
mine to pay off a score of outright
cheating was quite q deed of merit
and justice!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-06-26

Hymn-"America."
Presentation of Flag, John H. Nc
Kie and Mary Bunch.
Scripture Reading, H. L. Bunch.
Address. j. w. Kesterson.
Hymn-Onward Christian Soldiers.
Benediction.
Afternoon services to be provided
for.
P. B. LANHAM,
For Com.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
~ r. G. RODGERS
Special Staff Correspondence

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. ia
Ono OF the patriotic organizations
which Ia doing a vastly important
the National War Garden Commits
sion. II Ia based on the belief that
food win win the war" II aims to
spread thru the nation the home
garden idea.
Cultivate your back yards and the
vacant lots and make them work for
Uncle Sam. In the message which the
commission sounds TO tho people in
every city. town and hamlet turnout
the United States.
Recognizing early In the war that
food was the vital factor In the con
flict. Charles L.athrop Pack.
wealthy banker and lumberman Of
Lakewood. N. j.. and president of
the American Forestry Association.
reached the conclusion that the best
way ~ secure the immense amount
OF food which would be needed for
our people. army and allies. was by
putting to work much OF the idle
land lying near every kitchen door
In the centers of population. Here
both the labor and the land were at
hand Farmers were complaining Of
shortage Of labor because many Of
their sons and helpers were going to
the cities. But In the inhabited COM
munities there was no dearth Of
"hands" TO do the filling.
Largely thru the initiative and the
inspiration given TO the movement
by the National War Garden Com.
mission. 1t Is doubtful II there is a
city or town in tho United States
which is not prepared to help feed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
HOW MUCH CAME FROM
WAR GARDENS

The nationwide food survey
located nearly 1000. 900 gardens.
argregating i.i5o.coo acres OF
city and town land under cult.
walton.
As these gardens were TILED
intsnsiveiy. and tho products
had relatively high value. being
figured In terms Of retail prices
which would have otherwise
been paid for food purchased
elsewhere. 10 II estimated that
their yield was valued Mt $3.50.
600 900. or $3.50 per family.
The riass-jar manufacturer
sold about 10000. 900 canning
jars this year. and n survey OF
the household canning In 20
typical towns thruout the coun.
try showed that housewives
used but one new Jar 10 over
az old Jars already on hand.
On this basis the housewives
OF the country put up nearly
500. 100000 quart jars OF veg
etables and fruits. which IL be-
licved to be three times ms much
as was ever packed before.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
PLOT TO Kl0NAP RUSS
PREMIER is THWARTEO

LONDON. Feb. ls.--A plot to kid.
nap the Boishevlk pcrmier failed
two weeks ago. and resulted In the
arrest Of NJ. Spiridonoff and many
others Of the st George cSoss cava-
Hers. according to dispatches from
Petrograd. delayed from 10 to IL
days.
The rlotters. mostly social revolu.
tionaries. are said to have desired
holding Lenine as hostage TO insure
safety OF the social revolutionary
leaders and TO protest against the
constituent assembly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
BOY, SHOT IN HEART,
WILL LIVE, is REPORT

Willie Thompson. Is. from whose
heart n bullet was removed by DIT.
Everett Jones at the Swedish hos.
pital Saturday was improving rap
idly Monday.
Willie, tho son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Thompson. OF Arlington. Wash.
was accidentally shot by hunter
with a 30 calibcr rifle about three
weeks ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

Two-in-One Polish for
black shoes, in paste
form, 15c.
eagle" Shoe Cream
gives a brilliant, last
ing polish to black
shoes and preserves
the leather, 25c.
"Vel vetta," a carefully
prepared powder for
cleaning and renew
ing suede, ooze and
other un finis h e d
feathers, 25c.
Whittemore's Dressings
for gold and silver
slippers and shoes,
SOC bottle.
Eagle Dire ssing for
bronze shoes, 25c.
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
Arrest Portland Woman
on Kidnapinu Charue

MADRAS. Ore. Feb. 1s.--Chargcs
OF kidnapping caused the arrest to.
day OF Mrs. Lulu Stuart. of Gate
way. and Mrs. Erma Hanson. Of
Portland. who are alleged by Joe
Stuart. husband OF Mrs. Stuart. to
have entered his house. beaten him
with umbrellas. and spirited the two
young Stuart children away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

itself this spring and summer. There
were a large number OF war gar
dens" last season, n total turnout
the entire country OF something like
1000. 900 with a food productive
value of more than 5000 900. 900.
Members of the commission are con.
fident that this number win be
doubled at least this year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

! was the original promoter and
incorporation OF Painless Austin. Inc.
n corporation which In now doing
business at the corner of Third ave.
and Pike. ST.
Having sold my stock and all my
interest In tho above said corpora
ton, / have now orgapized inc
United Painless Dentists company.
located in my elegant and spacious
offices mt the corner OF Third ave.
and James st.
Tho exhibition OF my photograph
on the street sign Mt the corner of
Third ave. and Pike st. In misrep-
resentntion to the public. and an at
tempt to deceive by causing inter-
cated persons to believe that ] am
sti1i doing business In that location.
AM NOT. That Incorporation bears
my name (Austin), but personally !
arm not Interested. I severed my
connection with that company the
18th day Of November. 1911.
Sincerely Yours.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
WILL BUILD so BOATS

The Elliott Bay Yacht and Engine
Co. has made Seattle n leading cen
ter for the construction Of small
fishing boats. II recently was given
one order for 90 small boats. Twen-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
Angora-Finish
Wool Cap and
Scarf Sets
Reduced to $1.5O

A N exceptionally low
"A price for these Sets
so desirable for skating,
school and sports use. In
tan, emerald, CopenhAgen,
gray and heather mixtures
-$1.5O set.
--Hrss yleea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

Spanish mission on the French
front. Ice wrecks In the East. official
u. 4 war films. Col. Roosevelt and a
patriotic cartoon.
Guterson's- Russian orchestra pre-
SCENTS a new program.
MISSION
Hands Down" Wild Western
drama. with an unusual plot. will
show a; the Mission theatre until
Thursday.
Firearms and cards arc in ~vi.
dence aH the plot unfolds. Dago
Sam. the principal character. being
a gambler vim n quick draw and a
rapid trigger finger.
San hasn't much faith In human.
s,y. and when we'll in,entioned ef.
forts OF his 10 save friends sweet.
heart from disaster are rninunder.
stood BY his friend. the friends
sweetheart. and his own Jealous
sweetheart. Sam decides 90 tear
loose with little real cnusc for
alarm. How he does IL keep. tho
spectators on tho edges Of their
scata
Monroe Salisbury plays tho lead
part Of DsEo sam, and Ruth Cilf.
ford Is east in the principal woman's
part
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
ronAY.n rnoGnAMa

TODAv-a rWosnAMs
COLISEUM 49, Constance Tsimsdge
In scandal"
ffrTHTN--'Impty rcek~ss."
SIfsaAItt--Saiisn fftinge In The
wldsws Might"
Mfssfo>--nuth Ciifferd In Hands
Down.'
srRs>D--Anns iehr In parent
age"
COLONIAL - Mary Andersen In
The Divorce"
Class A--Msase Kennedy In ''nsby
Mine"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
LAUDER WILL SING TONIGHT;
NEW SHOWS PROVE POPULAR

4, Ivan Miller. fanchon Evcrhart,
Geors, Rand and George Barnes all
have important roles. which are
eapabiy handled. Tho wilkes full
strength Is enlisted In the play. and
responds ably.
The staging OF the play has had
careful attention. and one scene. that
of London fog. called forth special
expressions OF admiration.
PALACE HIP
A ten.strike was scored yesterday
by tho double headline show ut tho
Palace Hip. II tho volume OF applause
from packed houses ia an Indication.
Tho musical comedy. 'Marc-ile. e
features niily Hibhitt and Eddie
Male. and has chorus gifted with
good voices and the ability 10 dance.
eThe Mayor and tho Manicure"
comes In for special honorn. This In
George AIDE sketch. and In present.
ed by Charles ]. Harris and com.
pany
Hodrr and Lowell offer a rube
comedy sketch. with talk. song and
comic dancing
Paul keili IL a piano accordionist
Hall and Gibson. musical comedy
favorites. have a pleasing act. TEA.
turing different musical instruments
Tho oliver Severn Trio arc rolling
globe performers
oRrHEUM
o. ks.u3.wft. .~t. tIa-xw .,.a.r
In the only motion pictur. he ever
made. and William =. Hart. in The
Fugitive" form tho now bill ~ the
orphewn theatre. Third and Madi.
son.
The Lauder film n Of timely inter
est. In view Of the presence In town
or Lauder himself
| The sin vaudeville acts include
Harris and Francis. in comedy oddl.
ties. tn. Great Peimars. two men
who do funny falls on roller skates:
Frank carEan. who plays the banjo
and slide trombone. the whlrlwind
| Hawans. fancy eccentric dancers.
Musical Irving. who ls good on a
one-sfrlns violin. and iiaiucs and
Benton. in "A comedy singing and
| talking act
The bin remains Monday and Tues.
1 DAY only.
GAIEry
| The Armstrong Foiiies company IL
presenting of to the Front" as tho
new show at the Calctys First ave.
and Madison IT.
There IL little of everything In
this burierque offering. There's 40
ton and plenty Of pretty girls. with
catchy songs and costumes.
VIII Armstrong has the roie OF
wild Biii." had man OF tho West.
Not only was he quick with sidc-
arms. but shot jokes over the foot.
lights Just as fast Henry shc-r IL
"tcndcrfoot" I'm tho West.
"Riiiie- Bingham and ''Porqueta-
won approval with catchy songs and
dances. while Buck Dunn and Dick
Frazer were well received In their
| musical offerings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
COLISEUM

Constance TaifnadEe. known
among film fans as the beautiful
and auick.t-rnpcrrd Mountain Girl
In "tntolernncr." wins tho admira-
ton Of Coliseum patrons this week
with the manner In which she picks
a husband on "A moments notice.
A. Bcatrtx vandcrdyke. abe intro
duccs her husband AZ house party
and then breaks the news TO him
shortly afterward And Hhs makes
II stick.
Scandal" 10 the title OF the pro.
duction. but Il In not a serious prob
lem play.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
CI.EMNgER

Julian Eltinga. n cunning baby.
half n dozen women and "A group Of
clever Western characters all con
tribute toward making The
Widows Might" at the Clemmer.
the best Eltingc picture Of his series.
It's the last Of three pictures. by the
way. that he contracted to appear In.
Elunge. as a young westerner. at.
tcmpts TO get the goods" on a
crooked land shark. lie goes so far
as 10 try 10 rifle the crooks safe.
or course he nearly gets captured In
big hotel. and must disguise him
self as a wonan--''thc widow"
The Pathe News film shows the
8. 8. Tuscania: 4. s. service insur-
ance pictures. with Secretary Me.
Adoo: rabbit farming In California;
convalescont Tommies In London:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
LIBERTY

Red head, Rcd head
There Is "A fine lot o. red heads in
the new Liberty play. Empty Poek.
cts" which began It's run yesterday
before the Sunday crowds.
The play deals with the seany
side Of New York life. and besides
thrills many Of that type, tho film
features naidSns OF Titan hair.
much to the pleasure Of the audi.
cnccH.
The Liberty Weekly shows
some interesting local acenes and fa-
nous men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18


60.
S'"e sons lovers arc ~aunF
~. WI W" ."'s"' a. Wv
M,.'opon'an' Whoh iarfy i'auu',
WI, max nus appearance IN 'ne 'i's'
p" nis 'wo eays onsasc'heh. herv.
u.,s. 'ai"ous o'a Seo. ~ on in'
, ,a tour OF ,ne um.en states
nc uoSiarcS enas 'h's uip over he
oonuno". |" 70 y" n's 'as'.una. w',a'
s'nk.ns no wiz 90 ne''al'or VIII NC
~ ''' i'Aaoor ho'"c' =" 'e'''a"a'
MOOttE
Tho Gertrude Hoffman, Revue.
.sumurun.- swecp. away the big
honors on tho new hill at the Moore.
In a presentation OF Hcffmanesque
Assisted by a host OF pretty girls
tho cast numbers s'--MisS Hon
man cncc moro delighted the Seattle
audiences at tho Sunday shows. An
enhancing variety OF dances vie for
favor thruout tho long maze OF the
entertainment
Among the noteworthy features
are the Hoffman, impressions OF
Ruth 81. Denis and Princess Rajah.
In which she is assisted by n
cinEaiese troupe. the Spring Song. .
tho Song OF tho Nations" the Mont
nartc scene. with It's Apache dance
and can-can.
Other acts that add variety to the
new show are;
Kelly and Caixin. In jokestuff.
Leo Beers. In a piano and whisfiing
entertainment: J. c. Nug-nt. The
squarcr-. Donald Kerr and Effie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
STRAND

There u apparently no slowing up
of public interest in 'Parcntaec. {"
tho BIC family film" which began
It's SECOND weeks run yesterday Mt
the Strand. The play deals with tho
vital truths OF life in way tha,
drives home new thoughts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
Marabou and
Plush Muffs
Reduced to $3.50

hfUFFS Of good quality
N1 marabou in melon,
round and canteen shapes
-natural-color, black, and
black-and-white combined;
also Black Plush Muffs,
reduced to $3.50.
First HossL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
COLONIAL.

a pretty girl. visiting her busy
brother at Reno. finds much time on
her hands and seeks a way 20 break
the monoiony. She poses as a d..
voroee and becomes leader of the
gay colony there.
preacher. whom she thinks IN n
cowboy. breaks into her experiences,
and eventually saves her from
physical harm in an exciting battle
with robbers. The girl then admits
the truth and confcsses her doccp.
ton to the cowboy minister. who is
quite well pleased TO hear that she
has never been divorced.
The Divorce" In playing nj tho
Colonial. and features Mary Andcr.
son.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

In the Children's Furniture Room are displayed
various good patterns in Cribs of metal and wood
in the popular finishes. well Chairs, Rockers
and other items of furnishings for the nursery.
Fourth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

Gentle reader. no
Doubt you've noticed
Like us. and felt
The same about
II as us You've
Laughed. iia' liza,
And said. -Aw'
What'rs they trying
To hand uHf--
sail Bunk, Bunk
Every day you
Read In the
Movie columns
or movie magazines
About wouidbe
Movie star actresses
Who'vr kldded
Themselves into
Relieving they're
Quite su-nc raabo.
And how they
Arc leaving
Soand, SO Co.
To start
Movie company
All Of their own.
Starring theuSeiveA
what's tho IDEA
on all this
own company" stuff
You don't SEQ
Ty Cobb starting
a bali team OF
His own.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
AT THE THEATRES

M TUE TUrsN WraN
Metropolitan-Harry Lauder to-
night and Tuesday.
Moore - Gertrude Hoffman In
"Sumurun.-
orphcum-vaudcvilie.
wilkca-Stock.
rantagcs-vaudeviile.
Palace Hip--vaudcviiie.
Gaicty--Buricsquc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
Ivory Enamel Dresser
&10 S0
$3.50

A s pictured, a well
"A built Dresser of
attractive design in the
popular ivory enamel
finish. Mirror measures
24x26 inches. Price
$22.5O.
Similarly attractive
values in Enamel Dress
ers are featured at
$3.50, $3.50, $3.50,
$1,000, $3.50, $27.5O.
Beds. Chiffoniers and
Toilet Tables are shown
in design to match most
of these Dressers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18
CLASS A

The Margaret Mayo farce. Baby
Mine" Is the attraction at the Class
A. with Madgc Kennedy In the fea.
turc role.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

vas. Price 25c bot
tie.
ELITE" Polish, produces
a brilliant jet black
and durable luster on
box calf. kid and vici
kid shoes, $50 bottle.
"Pee-chce" White Clean
err. a liquid cleaner
and W h itener for
white kid. buck. suede,
nubuck and canvas
shoes, 25c bottle:
Liberty White Leather
Cleaner, especially
prepared for cleaning
and whitening white
leather shoes, slippers
and belts, 25c bottle.
"victory" Cream for
cleaning and preserv-
ing taupe kid and
calf shoes, 25c bottle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

ITO buy good shoes, and then keep them in first
L class condition with some dependable dressing
this is true shoe economy-resultng in longer
life for the Shoes and presentable appearance as
long they last.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-18

Easy Cleaning Fluid,
an excelle n t
cleaner for white
and colored leath-
err sh oes and
spats, 25c bottle.
big 4" Dressing
for White Shoes,
cleans and whit
ems white kid,
calf, nubuck and
suede feathers,
also white can
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01
FLU.

Flu conditions are very much
improved IN Mt. Vernon. The
only new cases reported this
week are Logan Arnold and fam
lily and Marshal Pleas DeBord
and wife. Mr.. Ardold and wife
certainly tried to do their part
for those who have been sick
heretofore and it is now up to the
people to see that Mr.. Arnold
has proper attention.
The doctors report the general
conditions throughout the county
very much improved, yet there
are some serious cases in differ
emit sections.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01
DEATHS.

The following deaths have been
reported from influenza and
pneumonia since our last issue.
While the toll is much lighter
than reported last week, yet it is
still heavy for a county with no
greater population than Rockcas-
tie.
The list follows:
Miss Rise Dolan, of Pine Hill,
sister of Mrs R. A. WEIGH.
Mrs. Harrison Ramsey, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Geo. Gentry and a
sister of Eugene Gentry, who
died Thursday night and Mrs.
Ramsey died Friday.
a small child of Wiley Cable of
near Brodhead.
Hobart Mullins, son of Charley
Mod Mullins of near Withers.
Bob Baker, age about %, son
of Jack Baker. of Orlando.
Robert Moore, son of Tom
Moore of near Livingston.
A small child OF David Baker,
Pine Hill.
Two deaths are reported On
Crooked Creek but we are unable
to get the names
Mrs. ]. R. Evans, wife of Mag.
istrate j. K. Evans.
A small child of Dock Clifford.
A son of Rev. VIM. Durham
and two children of Tom Phil
beck of Johnetta.
Mrs. John Payne, of near Liv
ingston, died last night Mrs
Payne was daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Dick Sowder.
A Mrs. Gill, whose home was
In Laurel County. died yester
day at the home of her daughter
near Cove.
An eighteen months old child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hansel wa.
brought here from Harlan Sun
day for burial.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01
Campaign Canard

The statement circulated by DR.. Bruner and
others that Governor Stanley in speech at Gin
cinnati on March 10, 1918, that prohibitionists
were worse tyrants than the Kaiser and bigger
fools is absolutely false, and was Immediately
corrected by the paper which pubhshedit. Con-
gresham Alfred A. Allen and other distinguish
ed guests who were present have also contra
dicted it.
This false statement is made at the close
of the campaign for the purpose OF preu
dicing Governor Stanley in the eyes Of the
Temperance people and to secure reputation of
Woodrow Wilson at the polls.
THOS. S. RFIEA,
Campaign Chairman.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01

buy more. The Government is
insisting that it have the names
of these people. Each sugar
sale must be charged to the head
of the house. We can then
check up the merchants sugar
records and furnish the Govern
ment the names of these disloyal
Americans.
H. T. Young, Rockcastle Coun-
ty Food Administrator,
Mt. Vernon, KY.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01

Paris, Oct. GAN armislice
between the Allies and Turkey
was signed todav at Minos, it is
officially announced
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01
FOR RENT.

8 room house, with two large
halls, fine garden, large chicken
run, two pasture lots. Formerly
occupied by Mrs. Mary E. Will
liams.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01
Thank. to PERUNA M
Mrs. Kate Marquis, Mid
dleburg, Logan Co., Ohio,
writes as follows:

II have used Peruna with sue
cess IT has cured me of catarrh
OF the head and throat. 1t is the
best medicine for catarrh that I
have ever used. am completely
cured. Thanks to Peruna."
Mrs. Marquis is but one of
many thousands who know the
value of Peruna for that catar-
rhal condition of the membranes
responsible for many of the
human ills.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01

Luther MANS will open a groc-
cry, restaurant and meat mar
ket in the Miss Kate Moore prop
erty.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-11-01

Some people have been dis
loyal enough to buy all the sugar
that they were entitled to at one
store and then 60 to another and