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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24

hovered tenderly about the little name
which ever since schooldays had been
the symbol to her Of all that was prince
No. jim can't come. He's-hes very
busy"
But I think" Ellen checked her
self "why-I--I can't come, under the
circumstances Then she saw the look
Of disappointment on her mothers face,
the brave little mother who spared Ellen
Ave days a week to teach In the city.
But we will, Mrs. Preston. And thank
you"
But after Mrs. Preston had gone Ellen
slipped away to her room and pressed
will Jim think I" she cried TO herself.
Came Thanksgiving day. n clear, cold
morning when the tell-tale smoke
plumes from chimneys working overtime
spiraled straight to the sky. Ellen and
her mother went over early to help IN
II Elien's heart beat rapidly at unexpect-
ed sounds nobody was the wiser.
And yet, at the very moment that
Peter, stuffed to bursting, was confided
TO the capacious oven, Jim Preston was
speeding home as fast as the express
emerged gorgeously Drowned, Jim's
hearty voice rang out in the hallway
II changed my mind" he cried. and
I'm here. prepared to eat great deal OF
everything three times running !!
Then his glance encountered Ellen's
and 80 confused did ne become wonder.
ing II she had put wrong construction
on his occasional appearances with his
stenographer, Bessie Vanderpyle, tha
he failed to notice Elien's own en-
barassment. A clasp Of hands, a quiet
word. and their meeting was over.
But not until after dinner. when father
and mother and Mrs. Craddock were
costly gossiping before a huge fire OF
seasoned logs. did Jim have word
alone with Ellen. He came upon her
slipping the company silver into it's felt
cases and promptly Imprisoned both her
hands in his.
ELLEN" he teased. what a darling
you were to beg me to come home when
you were going to be here -
THE idea, jim" flashed Ellen indig-
nantly. when I ran across you In tbs
city and told you how terribly your
| father and mother would feel II yol
didn't come home for Thanksgiving.
| hadn't an idea in the world they were
| going to ask mother and me. And wher
| your mother did invite us. couldn't tel
them you were coming. because you hat
made me promise to let 1t be a surprise :
| rious. IT'S your fault I'm here, but l
| minute and marry you before another
Thanksgiving rolls around!'
And SO successfully did he deliver tn,
kiss, that Ellen promised the wedding!
| Next Complete Novelette,
| Putting One over on Muriel"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24

When as In silks my Julia goes she
Is likely to combine black and French
blue. Many of the popular crepe de
chine frocks, for example, show simple
background trimmed only with blue
crepe de chine. Indeed, the blue is not
necessarily the balmy French tone. We
have seen number of black crepe de
chine frocks trimmed with navy crepe
de chine. And then, on the contrary,
there are vivid tones used to brighten
the black gown. For example, some
smart black satins are piped and sashed
In bright blue satin. The accompanying
afternoon frock of French blue satin
rcverses the order of this color COM
bination by being trimmed with black
lace
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
Adventures With q Purse

TNO take ones white kid gloves to
L the cleaners once in n while Is
not so owfu,,v hod pr, ,,ho, ro,, ,.o,
NV 'o "iuy 'au. 'u. "n.n YOU sup
TO CONSIDER that II costs hfteen cents
every time you take them and that gen
erallv speakinp gloves cannot no worn
.,p. -.
more than once-or twice at best-why
then those cleaners bills begin to mount
up. Which IL the most telling argument
L,ou 80 Gov .ho ,,ouo- o,oo,;,. 49,.
,,ant NJ. ~. u. Josou,, M one sUs ', IMins set
!. Wam. . 10 u.seue 90 ,"ad ior , sHu. Oh az,
pera the Gloves are nIaced and held f;rm
onL l., Shono h., .;u,, ,,,n"5n -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
INCHES FROM
The n-PLatedR Rule
4 Pleasant Time Had by All

"surprise parties are devil-born.
II Won like me. don't spring one.
wouldn't do IL to my worst enemy. "
I heard a man say that.
II came from a full heart.
He looked like a bad dream.
pale and haggard, no sleep.
A surprise party had been pulled.
Neighbors came in, unannounced.
They Indian yelled as they came.
II scared his wife into faint.
Her hearts weak anyway.
He's always trying to shield her.
So he was in q blue funk.
He left 'em standing around.
He ministered to his wife.
One or two guests got mad.
Called him unsocial--went home.
wife finally came to and sat up.
She insisted on going back.
Hospitality was a law to her.
Her knees wobblcd but she went.
Whatever to feed that horde?
That question fused her next.
There wasn't q thing In the house.
Only breakfast cereal and eggs.
She sent him to a delicatessen.
II was closed-Wednesda night.
He went round back.
Some one must be reused.
Nobody home. He was desperate.
wife had said he must get food.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
By Lillian Pdschul Dav

He found a window open.
| 1t was in the bake shop.
Shelves loaded with pie and cake. .
He reached for the stuff.
Was going to leave pay. Of course.
Biscuits were just out of reach.
He crawled halfway in to get them.
Something grabbed his leg.
He yelled. 1t was cop.
| Yell rob poor baker. will ye?
Come along with me. Ye thief"
He tried to explain. Cop replied:
'Aw. tell It to the judge -
Their trail was Uttered with pie.
But the judge was humane.
He also had sense of humor.
He let the prisoner phone home.
Men surprisers came to the rescue.
They kept 1t from his wife.
They corroboratcd his testimony.
II ought to arrest YOU !"
The judge said to them.
You re accessory before the fact.
Surprises should be penal offenses.
Case dismissed !" They sncaked out
They apoligizcd to the SURPRISE.
They oil vowed together:
Were off O. surprises for life! !"
Isn't It odd?
Every one hates surprise parties.
Yet some goose always starts one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24

fiedged meal under preparation. COM
people with sixty-year-old digestions to
get away with It
1T never had my cranberry come out
so good !" lamented mother and, viewing
II deeply red and luscious In her best
cut glass dish she had an Idea. which,
after consultation with father, she acted
upon.
Slipping a shawl about her shoulders.
she ran across lots to the little house
where Ellen Craddock and her mother
lived n quiet. lonely life.
"It'il be a favor, Ellen dear. for you
and mother TO eat your Thanksgiving
dinner with u.s." she begged. Just i'm
agine, Father and land Peter. fifteen
pounds of him.
"But / thought-Jim-" Ellen's voice
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
To Keep Hair WdUy,
LustrouS, Beautiful

The use OF the hot curling iron \
cannot be too strongly condemned.
II mears death to the hair eventu-
ally. Moreover. Il is entirely un-
necessary. The hair can be kept
beautifully wayy and curly to any
extent and in any form desired, by
using the simple and harmless sill
merlne method. Liquid silmerins
should be applied TO the hair be.
fore doing II up, using clean
tooth brush. In about three hours
you will find that very pretty
natural wavc ard Curliness has
resulted. and the effect will last
quite a considerable time. \
Liquid silmerine Is really beneficial
and is not sticky nor greasy
Neither does 1t streak the hair nor
stain the scalp. You need get only
q few ounces from your druggist.
The best way is to divide the front
and back hair into from four to sig
strands and to moistcn each strand =
separately from root to tip.--Adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
The WOnan's
EXCHANGE
Mercury on RlnQ

To the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam--Do you know of any
thing that will remove mercury from a
fourteen-carat gold ring? We recently
had an experiment in school, and as the
room was dark I did not know II the
mercury had clung to the ring the frs,
time l dipped 1t In or not So l gave
II three coats. The mercury has beer
on for two weeks. and although have
worn II constantly, It does not seem to
be wearing off. The ring has a ruby In
It, but this did not become coated.
A. b.
There Is no way of removing the mer-
curry from the ring without injuring the
gold. The only thing to do is to let I,
wear of, which 1t will do in a fairly
short time. You see, your ring has
quite lot of the mercury on 1t, 80 nat
urally 1t will take longer to lose It,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24

selling the necklace is not the purpe9e
to which Miss Springer gives her grcafr
est thought. II is In fitting eacn piece
that she sells to the individuality OF tho
purchaser. without appearing TO give
the prospective customer any persoufi
scrutiny whatever, she immediately de-
cides in her own mind what would 20
most suitable hnd hecoming--and AiuS
IT'S a fascinating game" she says,
this dovetailing Of the personality ana
'he ply steal adornment. And II not oniy
pays gooG dividends in money, but "
brings in big returns in personal satte-
faction and the knowledge that one -
building UP a stable business"
Tomorrow--''Get tho Egg'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
Things You'll Loue to Make
Enomelled NrdStlck

A useful and decorative CnrIstmas
gift Is this enameleh yardstck. ANY
ordinary yardstick can have the PACK
and edges enameled white, and the sim
pie Ign painted on in blue. Vr any
other pretty color that is nice for the
kitchen Decorating the yardstick IN
this way makes It an ornamental as well
as useful adjunct to the kitchen.
FLORA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
A Rainbow Tea

To the Editor Of Womdn'8 Page:
Dear Madam-Please inform me how
n rainbow tea should be given. Give
the seven colors and the menu.
MRS. w. ].
The colors are red. blue, indigo, yell
low, orange green and violet In send
ing your invitations, paint in water COL
ors small rainbow arching across the
top of the card. Point n huge arc OF
white paper with the rainbow colors.
and fasten 1t UP above the door of the
room where you have the tea Then
make candle shades or heavy wrapping
paper. each with a rainbow in pastel
shades. painted around II. Have four
candlesticks surrounding vase of
paper flowers In the seven colors. and let
a short fringe of narrow ribbons in these
shade hang from the edge Of the chan
delier.
Serve sandwiches filled with %
minced ham. red; (2) cheese. yellow
go peppers or lettuce. green: (4) grape
jelly, violet: 60 marmalade, orange.
Since there Is no food that Is blue
you'll have to tie the sandwishes with
blue and indigo ribbons. Place them in
beaten brass bowls to carry out the
idea of the pot of gold at try end OF
the rainbow II you have a BRASS tea
kettle this will carry out the same idea.
Use various kinds of tea G. js. with as
many of the colors as you G n get Have
hard candles Of various colors and small
iced cakes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
WHAT'S WHAT
BY HELEN DECIE

Schoolboys and sophomores who strlv9
to turn every day of the year into Aprn
Fools Day revei In the sort OF norse ,ss.
play cailed-nobody knows whyH.,tana1I
practical joke--which is never prsectha pe hsa.
ing freshmen originated in some sup
posedly Harmless foolery; yet II oe
generated into prankishness 30 prusaa
that it's victims sometimes suffered se.i.
Gus injuries. II was only when oeatn
after death resulted from hazing tna.
the authorities put a stop to this VICIOUS
form Of practical Joking.
Disregard of the most sacred feeling
Of others leads some alleged humorists 20
thrust unde esirable notoriety upon friends
who have a right to every courtesy from
them. An all-too-frequent example OF
hoodIum manners Ia the decorating OF q
bridal carriage with all sorts OF cheap
witted labels. To be successful. n prac-
fical ioke must hurt somebody, mentally
or physically. 1t must have a point--a
poisoned point.
At it's best. It is but coarse mischief |;
at it's worst. the practical joke is prac-
fical malice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24

twice as economical
for frying doughnuts
as lard.
1t goes nearly
twice as far frving
fish, and three -....,s
as far frying potatoes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
Wants to Embrolder

To the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam am coming to you for
help. as 80 many others have done. l
am twenty-seven years old and for the
last six or eight years have had rheu-
matism In my ankles. which makes It
very dificult for me to walk. Often II Is
near dinner time before I can walk well.
Owing to this. l have not been able to
go out for the last few years. Since
cannot get any sort of position outside. /
would like to obtain some embroidery
pillow tops or doilies-which I could do
at home and In that way earn some
spending money for myself. II would
help to pass the time away, too. as /
cannot go around like other young folks
A. Y NJ.
Why don't you join the Shut-In So
ciety? They have an exchange at 20t
South Sixteenth street, where they sell
all kinds Of embroidered articles that
the members make. The society would
be able to give you some work to do at
home, too. Write to the Pennsylvania
branch Of the Shut-In Society, at 17lU
Chestnut street. and tell them about
yourself. I am sure they can help you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24

Tomorrow--"Get tho Egg'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24

Next Complete Novelette,
Putting One over on Muriel"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24

sizsy.iour page beautifully ilIuo-
trsted Corn Products Cook Bsok.
Write today. Con- Products
Refining Company, p. o. Rsx
loi, New York City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-24
A Lesson to Housewives-Mazola
Goes Twice as Far for Frying Fish

TARD and other
IL animal fats soak
up into the food when
you cook with it.
Thisis not onlywaste-
full, but it makes
the food greasy and
indipestible
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-28

the Masonic Temple, is planned for
this site. While no confirmation OF
these reports was obtained, they were
given credence in some quarters.
The property sould through Mr..
Charles to the Farmers Loan and
Trust company consists OF two lots.
one with frontage Of 2a 1-2 feet on
South Main street. between the court
house and the Masonic Temple. and a
depth along Court street OF 81 feet.
On this lot now stands a row of
wooden buildings, erected many years
ago, but still used as offices.
The second lot fronts 80 feet on
Court street and extends back to a
depth of 100 feet.
Adjoining the second lot sold to the
trust company is that purchased on
Thursday by the Stone brothers from
the Donaldson estate. through Mr..
Charles. DR.. Theodore Stone. Eugene
Stone. Rivers Stone and r. 7. Stone
purchased this property, which has a
frontage Of 60 feet on Court street.
The financial consideration was ap-
proSimateiy s40,GGn.
During the past two days, Mr.
Charles has sold over 100000 worth
Of business property in Greenville.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-28

ditions to the residence of Mr.. Rex
Lanford. of Waterloo.
Mr.. Will Meng, of Laurens, was in
our midst one day last week. Mr..
Nleng has purchased splendid farm
here and anticipates making some sub
stantial improvements on it.
Miss Annie Mcpherson, who is at
tending school at Laurens, came down
to visit homcfolks from Friday until
Sunday.
The oyster and box supper held at
Mt. Pleasant Friday night for the
benefit Of the new school building, was
quite success, both from a social and
financial standpoint. Everyone who
was raised about $l75. Our witty and
efficient auctioneer, Mr.. Walter Hen
Dirk, added much fun and amusement
to the occasion.
Saturday where he went to see his
nephew Roddy Smith. who is very
low with pneumonia.
Mr.. Marber James has been quite
sick, but We are glad to say has i'm
proved sufficiently to be up at this
writing.
There are still some desirable farms
in this community for rent to white
families.
Mr.. John c. Smith has purchased a
new automobile.
Mr.. Don Covington, Of Cold Point
was weekend visitor at Mr.. W. g.
Martins.
Mr.. Bascum Culbcrts On, OF Hodges,
has moved to his fatherinlaw' Mr..
W. G. Martin.
Mrs. Bette Reed is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. John c. Smith. Of Lau
rcns.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-28
LANFORD NEWS.


I.anford, Jan. 2G.-Whcn we haven't
much news. the weather is always a
good subject to start with. On account
of rain and mud sunday morning. on
ly few attended sunday School and
church services, and Monday morning
we found beautiful picture of iciclcs,
and all nature presented most beau
tiful scene such as no human artist
can ever compare.
Mr.. and Mrs. I.aurcns Patterson en-
tcrtaincd a few Of their friends and
relatives at an elegant four course din
ncr Friday. The occasion was great
ly enjoyed By those fortunate enough
TO De present. The guests were Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ. Fleming, Capt. and Mrs.
j. w T.anford Mr.. NJ. Fleming, Mrs.
Ethel I.anford and daughter, Ruby Mel
and Mrs. j. b. Cooley
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-28
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS.

Sulphur Springs. Jan. 26.--It has
been raining and our roads are in very
bad condition and not much prospects
of any bettcrmcnt in the near future
as our road officials seem to be all alb
sorDed in more prominent roads and
haFe forgotten our old fords that all
still chuggng way up to their hubs
i'll mud, but it will be summertime
before long, then we hope to get to
see our county seat
There has been considerable moving
rhjs time, but most everyone seems to
be settled down and are getting up
their supply OF stovewood
Mr.. Claud Finley and family recent
~ moved into our ncighborhood. We
are always glad to welcome such men
as Claud Wish we had more like him
2 Mr.. Robert Mcpherson, Mr.. Otis
Cannon, Misses Annie Sue and Lille
cannon attended a land auction sale
and barbecue at Stony Point last Fri
day and report a good time.
Messrs. Joe Saxon and William Nc
PhersOn took in the picture show Sat
urday night, at Laurcns.
Mrs. Sue league is very sick at this
writing. She has host Of friends
who hope for her 2 speedy return to
her usual good health.
Mrs. Davis, OF Columbia. trained
nurse and daughter of Mrs. league, is
attending Mrs. league during her i'll
ness.
Mr.. James Hill has been on the sick
list, but is now improving, we are glad
to say.
Mr., Will Jones. orr efficient con
tractor, is making some handsome adj
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-28
DONALDSON ESTATE
PROPERTY Is SOLD
Loan d Trust Company Trustee for
Purchaser OF Valuable Main Street
Property i'm GreenYille,

Greenville. Jan. 22.--Property ly-
ing between the Masonic Temple and
the court house, and in the rear of the
Masonic Temple, vas sold yesterday
by the T. O. Donalrson estate to a
purchaser whose name was not dis
closed but for whom the Farmers Loan
and Trust Company is trustee, for a
consideration announced as consider
ably over 100000
J. p. Charles. local real estate deal
er who negotiated the transaction,
confirmed reports of the sale but
neither he nor officials of the trust
company would announce the identity
of the purchaser or purchasers or tell
Of plans formulated for development
or resale Of the property.
Rumors were current on the streets
yesterday and in local financial cir
clcs, that a handsome office building
with an entrance on South Main street
and depth extending back behind
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-28

Misses Ruth McAlister and Laura
Bell DeShields were the weekend
guests of Miss Grace DeShields.
| Mrs. Willie Fowler and daughter,
Miss Carrye Fowler, spent the week
| end with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Burns
near Warrior Creek church
The Rural Improvement Association
met Friday afternoon. After very in
teresting program on Community
Co-operation," delightful oyster soup,
crackers, pickles and coffee were serv-
ed to those present by Mrs. c. l.. Wal
drep, Mrs. G.. d. Cox and Mrs. Estella
Bomar.
Mr.. NJ. G. Harlan, Mr.. Henry Har-
Lou Hunsingcr, left Saturday morning
for Spartanburg to take little Bennie
Harlan to the hospital for treatment.
| 1t is hoped he will soon be able to re-
| turn home fully recovered.
iMr. and Mrs. Jim Williams spent
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Garrett
Mrs. Nathan Littletield spent last
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Str!b-
ling.
Misses Theo and Eula Osborne were
guests Of Mrs. c. D. Cox Saturday af-
ternoon.
TIE Woman's Missionary Union had
+ a very helpful meeting Saturday after
noon.
,, Mr.. and Mrs. Welle Godfrey have
moved to their new home and are
keeping house to themselves. They
attended church services at Laurens
Sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-28
SAYS MERlTONE
WORTH $1,000
Helped Steamboat Man After All 9th.
er Medicine Had Failed Him.

II have suffered from stomach trou-
bles, weakness and dizziness for
years, but today I'm practically a we'll
man. Meritone is what brought about
the change" said Neal White, popu-
lar steamboat man of Paducah, Ky.
Il think tried every kind OF med
ic!ne there is. My stomach was all
out Of order and finally | also got so
that I'd be weak and dizzy a great
deal. | felt tired out all the time and
hated to go to work.
"a friend of mine told me about
how Mcritone hau helped him and
got a bottle to try myself
Since taking that bottle | tell you
| feel like new man. | can eat any
thing | want without bit of trou-
Bile an dthc former tired-out feeling
is all gone.
ITS the truth that | wouldn't take
$1,000 for what Meritone has done
for me. Mcritonc has proved to be
the best medicine ever took and
want to recommend it to Others"
Meritone, the tonic of real merit,
is sold exclusively in Laurens by
the Laurens Druf Co., and by the
following nearby druggists: Gray
Court Drug Co, Gray Court; Young's
Pharmacy, Clinton; e. V. Golding, Wa
terloo; Martin Drug CO., Cross Hill;
Enorce Drug Co.. Enorcc; Beason's
Drug Store Woodruff; Whitmire
Drug Co.. Whltmirc; Redicks Pharm-
acy. Fountain inn: and IS sold by one
druggist in every town throughout
the state.
Deming graphic., 1920-08-17
LOCAL BRIEFS

Juan NaldiSpino is back from trip
To Santa Fe on business.
Miss Irene Hays has received an
appointment as student-teacher, ac-
cOrdins 10 an announcement made at
Santa Fe by the state superintendent
of public instruction. Miss Hays will
have her eXenses paid while attending
the Silver City normal school this year
It is reported that II. II. Jacobs was
severely injured last week when he
struck a beam in his barn while drlv.
Ing wagon loaded with baled hay.
Murray and Layne's invincible nine
got revenge on the Nordhaus aggrega-
tion last Thursday afternoon on the
local field when they trimmed the for
mcr 10y score Of 13 to II.
II is reported that John Kelly, for
merly deputy sheriff here who was
shot by his son az Pecos, Texas, has
been taken to Fort Worth for an opera
ton in an attempt to save his life.
Albert l.indauer was Deming Wis
itor from his ranch last Friday.
Deming graphic., 1920-08-17
FAITH

Faith is the substance Of things hope'l
for, the outline Of the image itself
the real substance, not merely a mental
image There is something back Of the
faith, back Of the hope, back Of the
heart yearning, there is a reality TO
match our legitimate longing.
In battle or business, whatever the
game
In law or love it is ever the zane;
In the struggle for power or scramble
for pelf
Let this be your motto. rely on your
self
For whether the prize be ribbon or
throne.
The victor is he who can go It alone.
Contributed.