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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

purely selfish. The Fnily circle has
remained unbroken! no wasting sick
ness has come into the home. Pros
perity has left its blessings. The
table is laden with plenty. There is
meat in the larder and grain i'm the
stcrehouse. Because of these things
they imagine they are grateful. but
such GRATITUDE is of the essence of
selfishness. 1t is dependent upon ex-
terror conditions. 1t finds its basis
Ill circumstances. IT draws it's inspir-
a,loh Irom clear skies and smooth
sailing, hence it is fitful and evanes-
cent as the alter4ations of sunlight
ana SHADOW. III these conditions of
rersohal comfort and prosperity are
III themselves the ground of thanks
luihess, where in the hour of adver-
sity shall we find OCCASION for ra-
joicing? The record of the mast has
iIs SraVer SIDE. There have been pain
ana losses and disappoinmtents and
btreavements and heartaches. Where
in these things is there reason and
ground for gratitu Has the empty
Iarder, the bare table, the desolate
home. the vacant chair, the fresh
mound in the cemetery no place for
thanksgiving? Ah, just here is the
point of stumbling with many an
earnest soul. We find in the bitter
chill of adversely the true test of our
gratitude. And that Is true gratitude
which, triumphing over conditions
merely physical and external, finds
its ground Of thankfulness in God
Himself. 1t is independent of cir
cumstances. 1t goes beneath the sur
face of life, whether sad or Joyous.
and found itself upon God" This is
well out and we commend it to the
consideration of our people as our
attention is once more in special
way directed to thanksgiving.
For the fruit of the time of our toll
For what'er we have fought for;
Whether born of the brain or the soil
BE the need we have sought for;
For the gifts we have had from His
hand
Who is Lord of the living.
Let there rum through the length Of
the land
y THANKSGIVING, A Thanl,sgh-inei
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

LOWS - IMPLEMENTS RE
pairs. We are carload buyers. All
prices great, reduced. Genuine
oliyer Flows and Repairs,
Clark HarrOws. Cutaway and round
Disc-TwO, Three and Four Horse
Imperial 4-HOrse Disc Harrows,
Double Gang. Rear Gang detach-
able Converting to 2-Horse. Van
Biunt Grain Drills, Nissen Wag-
ons, Chase City Wagons, Govern
ment Wagons. Buggies! Buggies!
Harness, Lap Robes. 1t will pay
You TO get our prices before you
buy. Builders Supplies, Cedar
Shingles, Juniper Shingles, Nos. I
& 2 Galvanized Roofing and Siding
Sash, Doors. Nails, Lime, Cement,
etc. Best Quality Galvanized
1 II" Corrugated Roofing and
Siding 90 $4.75 So. 5V Crimp
(best for rOofs) a. $5.25 So. Also
Corrugated Galv. Nails and Lead
Washers. 1t will pay you to get ou'
prices before YOU buy. BENNETT
HEDGPETH COMPANY, CLIO, S.
Gil II 2t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
THE CRIME WAVE.

1T is probably true that the crime
wave which has been sweeping over
cur country during the past few
years is gradually receding, yet il is
still present in sufficient volume to
cause alarm. There is still a multi
plicity of killing and taking human
1fe and the citizenship of the land
is being driven TO the point where a
more positive stand must be taken
Ill behalf of the preservation of hui
man life. In this particular type of
crime Dillon county has good rec
ord of late. 1t has been some time
since there was a case in the county
court for murder and this fact has
been commented upon by presiding
judges. 1t is to be hoped that we
cen keep up this record. And in this
connection it may be added that this
county has been conspicuous by the
absence of cases Of self destruction
which has been become prevalent in
the country at large. While we are
aware of the fact that conditions can
change at any time, and we are not
giving ourselves to undue exultation
STILL it is noteworthy that we have
Den remarkably free from the above
and it ought to be the aspiration OF
the citizenship Of our county that We
shall become even freer of every sor
Of crime than we are.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
V. G.. Grantham,
G. T. Grantham,
G. S. Grantham.
NOTICE.

Al persons will hereby take notice
that all trespassing upon or hunting
or fishing or getting straw or wood
OF, all of the lands of the undersign-
ed is absolutely forbidden and any
person guilty of trespassing upon our
LANDS for the purpose aforesaid shall
be prosecuted TO the extent of the law.
T. b. Thompson,
e. l.. Moore,
d. w. Bethea,
]. F. Thompson,
T. w. Bethea.
A. V. Bethea,
Estate of w. l.. Bethea,
F. l.. Bethea,
p. l.. Bethea,
Mrs. Ethel Bethea Cooper
u. A. Ellen.
II. B. Bethea.
Nov. II, At.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
AN ASSOCIATED CHARITIES FOR
DILLON.

We raise the question of proprie-
~ OF an Associated Charities for our
town. Hardly a day passes but that
there are appeals to help some one
Gained TO be in need or distress. A
large number of people are benevo-
emily inclined and willing 10 help
any worthy benevolent object. but
they have no opportunity of knowing
uhe circumstances or the worthiness
NJ the appeal. Sometimes these are
presented by irresponsible parties and
the benevolently inclined make a
contribution on the ground that they
rather assist some who are unworthy
Than to miss one worthy case. 1t
appears to us that the town is of suf-
uclent size now and the charity
problem is sufficiently complex to
warrant the organization of an As
sociated Charities to take over such
work in our community. We are
not pressing the matter but feel con-
strained to raise the question of the
propriety of the consideration of such
move and call upon the citizens of
me town to think it over and see if
some practical plan cannot be devils
ed to handle what is becoming more
difficult and complex problem in
our midst
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
SPECIAL NOTICE Owing to Il

SPECIAL NOTICE - Owing TO the
present conditions 1 will be forced
TO put my business on a cash basis.
L nave sold very extensively on Il
credit this year and lots of the
people failing to pay their bills
has made il very embarrassing to
me. 1t is Il pleasure to do business
with people who pay their bills
promptly and 1 wish TO thank my
customers for their kind and lib
eral patronage and 1 solicit con-
tinuance of your patronage. III you
wish to pay your bills at the end
of each month l will be glad TO
do business with YOU, otherwise
please do not think hard of me if
no further credit is extended be-
cause 1 cannot carry accounts in
definitely as 1 have to- pay for all
my goods in from ten to thirty
days time. Charlie Saleeby. IL IT If
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
Film OH Water Burns,
Oil Experts Called.

Rock Hill, Nov. 16-On experts
Will be called TO Fort Mill to test
we'll on the Palmetto hotel proper
ty for oil as the result of an expert
ment made by w. F. Harris, proprie-
TO" OF the hotel. Following declara-
tions OF employees on the premises
that indications of oil had been OBJ
served for some time. Mr.. Harris ac-
c0mpanied by several citizens went
TO the well and had several buckets
OF water drawn. a film was noticed
on top of the water and when a
match was applied only the film
burned.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
BCDDIES.

y ragged little fellow,
With shabby little tyke:
Ii he has any name at all.
1t must be Bill" or Mike"
His face and hands are dirty
And his dog is dirty, TOO,
With sticks and stones their only
toys
They find a lot to do.
a poor loyal comrades
Who frolic in a ditch
AND yet they seem to have more fun
Than children OF the rich.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
WANT COLUMN

FLAVOR OR SIZE-Buy Your Win
ter supply of pecans now. Medium
sized nuts; but few of the fancy,
high priced ones are so good. 35
cents per pound. Mrs. A. ]. Cau-
then, Orangeburg. S. Gil II st.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

BATTEf Il CO., The Large and Re-
liable Cotton Factors of Savannah,
Ga, offer a service that combines
long and successful experience ex-
pert salesmanship and financial
soundn ess.-9 I 13t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

IL Congress keeps on it will re-
solve itself into a Committee of In
Vestigation." 1t might pay to have a
ten year holiday around the capital
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

The Governor has said mo" to any
public building program for next
year and it probable that there will
be many echoes of approval of this
position from the mountains to the
Seaboard.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

Uncle Sans ten year holiday pro-
1osal was solar pleXus" to the as
sembled foreign delegates to the dis
armament conference
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
$500. unless exempted BY law.

Those who desire to pay their taxes
through the mail may expedite mat
ters by dropping the Treasurer a card
asking for the amount of their taxes.
SO as to avoid sending the wrong
amount, also stating the township or
townships (if property is owned in
more than one) and il possible give
school district where property is
located. After paying taxes examine
your receipt and see If all your
property is covered; If not, see about
it at once.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

LOST-NeaP Pee Dee church Fri
day night, November IL black
horse mule about - years old.
Scar on right hip. Reward for
turn to F. G. burden, Dillon, Route
Al II 2tp.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

FOR SALE-Milk COW. Gave 1-2
. gallons with first calf Bred to
Guernsey stock and will find calf
December 1st. Will sell or exchange
for beef cattle. L. C. Brady, Dill
Ion, S. Gil IT.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

COTTON-Ample storage capacity Mt
reasonable rates and liberal ad-
vances on consignments in any
quantity. for prompt sale or to be
held, offered by Battey & Co., The
Substantial Cotton Factors CT Sa-
vannah, Ga.-9 18th.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

COTTON % CENTS PER POUND,
F. o. B. Columbia, S. C. in ex-
change for tuition Act quick.
Bowen's Business College, CoIum-
bia, S. Gil "a 2t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
TREASURER'S NOTICE.

The books for the collection of
county, state. poll and road tax will
be opened i'm my office. October Is
and continue open untif the last day
of December. 1921, without penalty,
After said dhte the following penal
ties will be added:
One per cent January, 1 per cent
additional in February, 5 per cent
additional until the 18th day of
March when the books will close.
All Districts have special levies for
school Purposes. The following is
the total levy for the various dis
tricts:
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

1t would seem that some of the
opposition to Mr.. Ford's offer for
Muscle Shoals is the fear that he
would really give some significance
% the first part of the name.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

HIGHEST CASH PRICE paid for old
mahogany furniture. china, vases,
brass andirons, screens. etc. Ad-
dress Box 682, Charlotte, N. C. =
IL 10 4tp.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

Mr.. Bryan may yet live to see the
day when he can truly say, Il had
rather be right than president"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

COTTON shipped to Battey & Co. the
Proficient Cotton Factors of Sa-
vannah, Ca, yields satisfaction as
Is evidenced by the large volume
OF business entrusted to them. Isn't
IT to your interest to try them? Do
1t now and be convinced.-9 l 13t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

FOR SALE-Three pounds re-woven
jute bagging, so yard rolls. 1Oc.
per yard, f. o. b. Sumter, S. c..
prompt shipment. r. Ellis DuBose,
Sumter, S. Gil IT 2t.
POSTED SIGNS-Signs for Posting
lands for sale at The Herald Of
fice-11 8.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

666 is Il prescription for Colds, Fever
ana i-aGrippe. ICS the most speedy
remedy we know.-1f IL 15t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

FOR RTNT-The farm OH the East
side of the river on which George
B. Campbell now resides. II you
want ii write me at Dothan, Ala.
ID. c. Carmichael-11 "a 2t.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

Rub-My-Tism. antiseptic and pain
killer, for infected sores, letter,
spiains, neuralgia. rheumatism. -
II IL lot.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

1t looks as if all that is binding as
4 result of the disarmament confer
ence will look very much like the
League of Nations.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

Today will be hailed with delight
BY many fellow who has laid in
his stock of ammunition and has
nnged for freedom of the woods.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
CHOICE HOUSE AND FARMS FOR

sale on 15 years time, IA cash,
the beautiful two story residence
surrounded with roses. climbing
vines, hedge and large oak
grove, grape vines. fruit trees ten
ant houses making it one of the
most desirable places i'll The coun-
try. Located near Duke. Buies
Creek and Coats, miles west of
Dunn on good highway. Fine pas
ture land, meadows and as good
cotton. corn, oats. wheat and clov-
er farm as Harnett County affords.
l have 5 other farms for sale
ranging in size from 80 to 1850
acres. Terms easy. J. G. Layton,
owner, Dunn, N. C.-11 "a TIP.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

CROP AND CHATTEL MORTGAGES
titles to real estate, mortgages real
estate, bills of sale. planters con-
tracts, rent liens, claim and deliv-
cry papers for sale at The Herald
office.-3 "a.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

POSTED SIGNS-Signs for Posting
lands for sale at The Herald Or
fice-11 8.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

1t seems that in one respect the
Irish question is like Banquo's ghost
1T will not down"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

WANTED-All kinds of furs, Mink,
Coon. Otter, etc. Highest prices
paid. VIM. Brick. Dillon, S. IL 10 If
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

POSTED SIGNS-Signs fer Posting
lands for sale at The Herald Of
fice-11 s.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
WANTED COUNTRY PEOPLE TO
TRY OUR 75c. MEALS. PALNIET.
TO CAFE, NEXT TO HERALD
OE'FICE-.;s

FOR SALE-U. II. FisheFs White
Rocks. cockerels and pullets from
$500 to $500 each. pens $500
TO $4,000. In hot competition at
the State Fair. with White Rocks
from several States I won first
and third pens. Eggs in season.
John r. Watson, Dillon. S. C. -
II 10 81
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

Tickets now on sale at the drug
stores for The Minister'S Wife's
New Bonnet"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

Tickets now on sale at the drug
stores for '"The Minister'S wife's
New Bonnet"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

WANTED-TO Buy Good Coon
and 'Opossum dog. S. F. Logan,
care B. & B. Auto Sales Co.. Dill
lon, s. Gil "a 1tp.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

POSTED SIGNS-Signs for Posting
lands for sale at The Herald Of
fice-11 3.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

TYPEWRITER RIBBONS - Staf-
ford's superfine ribbons for Smith
and Underwood typewriters. Her
aid Publishing Cos "a
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

Tickets now on sale at the drug
stores Nor "The Minister'S wife's
New Bonnett."
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the CO
partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name of V. G. Grantham &
Sons OF Lake View, S. c., has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent.
In the future the business will be
conducted under the name of Gran
than Bros. All accounts owing by v.
q. Grantham & Sons will be assum-
ed by their successors, Grantham
Bros. and likewise all debts owing V.
G. Grantham & Sons are payable to
their successors, the said Grantham
Bros.
V. G.. Grantham,
G. T. Grantham,
c. S. Grantham.
have this day disposed of my in
terest in the above named co-part-
lnership heretofore existing under the
name of V. G.. Grantham &c Sons to
c. T. and c. S. Grantham who will
in the future conduct the business
under the firm name of Grantham
Bros. All outstanding obligations will
be assum I'd by Grantham Bros, and
all accounts owing the firm of v. G.
lGranthan e. Sons should be paid tC
Grs nth;,m Bros.
II "a Ut. V. G.. Grantham
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

WANTED-Two or three large fam
lilies to grow cotton 1922. Apply
to E. j. Woodley, Jackson Springs,
N. Gil II 3tp.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

MoNUMENTS-We are builders and
erectors of high grade monuments.
All work of the best material and
fully guaranteed. Prices reason
able. See us before placing your
order. Lumberton Marble Works,
j. II. Floyd. Prop, Lumberton, n.
CO "a SGT.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

CROP AND CHATTE1. MORTGAGES
titles to real estate, mortgages real
estate, bills Of sale. planters con-
tracts, rent liens, claim and deliv-
cry papers for sale at The Herald
Offices "a.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

WANTED-To Sell 20 Shares of the
1919 series of the Dillon Mutual
Building Loan stock. Apply to
Mrs. E. M. Hale, Dillon, S. C.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24
PROTECT YOUR FAMTL Y

and also surself:by tax policy Yin tn. New Yorl
Life whicA provides for dollars month on the policy
of Total Disability and double the amount Of the
policy Of death by accident The New York Life
paying lot of these total disability and double in
nifty clalms'au over the country, and you might be
who would need this protection. A policy of this kin
stead OF being liability of total and perm5
disability is an asset 1T costs nothing; you get r
from 1T and at the get your dividends an
deprived dola.
paid at death A G. KOLLOCK Darlingto Special As
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

TYPEWRITER RIBBONS - Stat.
forG's superfine ribbons for Smith
and Underwood typewriters> Her
aid Publishing Cos "a
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

AM AGENT FOR THE
Florence Steam Laundry and will
receive and deliver all laundries as
promptly as possible. Palace Mar
ket.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-11-24

:" . n -
All persons writing for in
or asking for receipt to be
enclose the return postage
provision is made for this 1t
pense.
By following the above SUI
complications and addition
may be avoided.
Any persons wishing the
OF their taxes will write me
than December 1st.
Yours truly,
JNO. R. WATSt
3 29 tt. County Ire;
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
Welded IN JAIL, ESCAPES
Man, Who Wooed From Behind Bars,
Left Through Tunnel, Desert.
ing Bride.

Columbia, Ky.-Fourteen-year-old
Mamie Bell West is minus new hus-
band and Jailer A. w. Tarter is short
a prisoner as the result of the escape
of Albert West, who was held In Jail
on a charge of felony. While In Jail,
West courted and won the heart of
Mamie Bell. who carried food and
flowers to the prisoners.
He confided to the jailer that she
had said 'yes," and asked if the jailer
would kindly obtain him a marriage
license. The jailer would and did
He escorted Albert and Mamie to the
Baptist church parsonage, across the
street from the jail, where Rev. Leslie
Smith married the couple.
Then Albert kissed his bride and
returned to his cell. That night an
unidentified person tunneled through
the wall Of the jail, opened Vests cell
door and he, with another prisoner,
escaped. n
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25

In the hard coal mines, so we came to
Clarence. That was in 1917. The
next year, 1918, my husband was
stricken with influenza and died. The
day he was buried, our tenth baby
was born-Clara."
The heart-broken mother said that
her husband left her only $50. One
Of the boys begged to work and he
was sent to a brickyard, Another boy
sold newspapers, and 1t was his money
that has kept the family from starva-
ton. The mines have closed, and
there is no work for the older boys.
Her relatives are too poor to help her,
she said
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
A POCOM0KE C.l,Y INTERVIEW
Mr. Ross Tells Els Experience.


The following brief account of an
interview with a Pocomoke City man
thirteen years ago, and its sequel,
will be read with keen interest by
every citizen.
]. Carl Ross, prop. cigar and news
stand, Ill w. Willow ST., Pocomoke
City, says: 81 suffered with sharp,
cutting pains in my back and loins.
At times the pains were SO severe /
couldn't stoop. My kidneys acted If
regularly and the secretions were
highly colored and unnatural. l took
different remedies but got no rellef
until | was advised to try Doan's
Kidney Pills. got box at Lloyd &
Blaine's Drug Store and they gave
me immediate relief"
Coo, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
CatarrA Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease
Catarrh is q local disease, greatly in
fiuenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order to cure It you must
take an internal remedy Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system. Halls Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by ono IF the best
physicians in this country for years. 1t
is composed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination of the ingredients in Halls
Catarrh Cure is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal condi-
tions. Send for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo, O.
All Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
MOTHER READY
TO SELL BABIES
Husband Dead, Widow With Nine
Children Driven to Last
Ditch of Poverty.
IN PATHETIC APPEAL
Heart Broken Parent Willing to Sac.
rifice Only Thing of Value That
Misfortune Has Left Her
to Save Others.

Clarence, Pa.-Her husband dead,
to help, and her efforts at self-support
paralyzed by business depression,
sIrs. ]. II. Martin, a widow and moth
er of nine children, living in three
room shack in this little mountain
village offers to sell two of her chill
dren so that she and the other seven
may live.
Driven to the last desperate ditch of
poverty, this mother is willing to.
sacrifice the only thing Of value that
misfortune has left her and is ready
to part with her two youngest and
prettiest babies. With a hand that
Jagged at every letter and eyes that
scarce could see, she wrote her APP
peal as follows:
Willing to Make Sacrifice.
For Sale-Two blue-eyed, light
haired little girls, four and half and
two and half years old. l would
like to sell them as l have no way to
support Il family of nine children and
myself. It's sell my babies or starve.
| have spent my last cent. l am will
ing to work myself, but there is no
place here for me to work. / do not
want to steal or beg, for that is
against the law, and do not want to
stain my hands with my child's blood,
so there is no other way but to sell
my dear little girls or starve."
Mrs. Martin said her husband came
from Russia 10 years ago. She also
came from Russia and speaks four
nguages-Lithuanian Slavish, Polish
and English. They were married in
Shenandoah, Pa, in 1902.
Stricken With Influenza.
"Yes, we were happy them" the
widow said, but we were not happy
long because my husband could not