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Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
MAKING NEW RECORDS.

When reports come from postoffrces, others as well as the local that Christ mas business has reached a new level this year it of course reflects the cuA- ditions existing This wouldn't be che case if there was large amount of un- employment, if people were not well paid and if they did not consider tha outlook most favorable Christmas business serves as a basis for judging the conditions that are prevailing.
 From the way in which the postoffbres are clogged during the few days before Christmas t does not appear that there is that cooperation on the part
 public that there might he. Urging the people to do their mailing early, quite the same as the plea for early shopping, has it's good effects upon certain onea but it is difficult to get away from that habit of procrastination and letting things go until the last minute unde: the belief that everything will go righ' somehow And this in spite of years of experience which show what serious congestion is caused by just such wait, ing, and which also shows that if every thing does get through it is only be | cause of the extra and needless burdeT that is thrown upon comparative few People will exclaim oyer the overloaded | carriers but next year they do z0tHizii z0tthHi to make it different.
 With the Christmas mail breaking al records 1t is to be inferred that that il | the verdict for Christmas business I | general. The amount of mail is an nn falling barometer of business. That tn
 Christmas funds, the distribution c
 bonuses, good wages have been sttnu lant to trade activity and the establish
 ment of a new postal record seems evi
 dent, but it of course all indicates tn
 general improvement in industrial an
 business conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
Norwich. Monday. Dec. .5, 1893.
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING DEC. 2srd, 1922
 1l,95O
CHRISTMAS.

Christmas doesn't vary from year to year. It is the same Christian festival that has been celebrated for centuries and which will continue to be obseI ved by increasing numbers as the years go by. There may be years when con- ditions have their effect upon the cele bration, when there are great numbers who feel the pinch of poverty, when il is certain Santa Claus cannot be as gen erous, when in some ways 1t seems as r. the Christmas spirit is bound to faL below rather than rise above the nor nal, but happily the true Christmas spirit isn't dependent upon such things
 The message of Christmas day is in. tended for ali men. for all times, for al conditions of existence. It is in fact tht old story that always holds good. There is nothing new to be said, but every thing old to keep and to cultivate. I is the spirit of Christmas that lives o1 and gives new inspiration.
 It was long ago that the star 6 Bethlehem guided the wise men, but i continues to strengthen the faith and U guide the footsteps of a large proportion of humanity. Whatever other condi tions may be, the Christmas spirit, tn ~ spiritual reality connected with tn birth of Christ is constant and the hop that Is engendered by it is everlasting.
 The Christmas season cannot fail t remind us what immense powers fo good came into the world with the birt ot a single baby, It is an, anniversar that reminds us of what the gospel c Christ has done for human societ through the long years and what it wi continue to do This year the angel: song at the first Christmas Glory t God in the highest and on earth peac and goodwill toward men"-ought t have just the same far reaching, soi inspiring meaning that it always ha had.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

haps none dealing with this matter ex- ist. New York has had it's law with a severe penalty for possession of fire arms, but it has not kept pistols away from the criminals. They are not only able to get them from other cities, but they are able to employ the mail for such purposes and strange as it may seem there are judges who are willing to issue permits to possess firearms tc men who have had long career of crime. Under such conditions those who respect the law are denied the re- volver that might protect them against criminals unless they can obtain a per init, but those for whom such law ]: really intended do not lack for the nee essary firearms to carry on heir work
 That is one of the troubles that th' proposed District of Columbia law ii very likely to run up against if enact ed
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
BU4LEn;s CONFIRMATION.

For what appears to have been TO good reason there was considerable delay n the confirmation of Pierce But Ter as an associate justice of the United States supreme court.
 Justice. Butler was named by Pr"s!- dent HarHns after others had been prominently mentioned in the gossip surrounding the filling of the vacancy. He was named after having received the endorsement of Chief Justice Taft and because it was felt that he possess hd the proper qualification for the posi- ton, regardless Of the fact tha he had not previously held a place on the bench. He was picked for place in the highest court in the land on the basis of ability, and he was opposed by those who participated in the opposition on the ground hat his ability had won recognition from certain large railroads and he had been employed by them.
 That doesn't disquahfy him for eff. rient service on the supreme court bench any more than the fact that he Is democrat. He has proved to ce quite as capable a lawyer when fighting against corporations as when fighting for them. This was clearly demon. strated during the service that he rea, dered for the government when engage. by Attorney General Wicketshan to as slst the department of justice
 His record is such as to make it Ger tain that no mistake has been madj In his selection, and the opposition dis played doesn't in any way serve Ii change, the opinion that the presiden has made a wise selection. He will com to the bench at time when there i plenty of business before the court. Tn senate in its quick confirmation follow ng the committee report clears the va, for filling the other vacancy caused b the resignation of Justice Pitney be cause of sickness, It thus ought to {, but a short time before the handica hnder which the supreme court has bee working because of a shortage of jus Hces is overcome,
 One thing becomes apparent as tn result of the confirmation of Justic Butler, and that is that those wh bought to prevent his confirmation mad very little impression upon the men bers of the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
INfTIALED ovERBLoUsEs POPULAR
 WITH YOUNG GIRLS,

Initialed overblouses of white crepe de chine are the most frequent accompaf,i- ment of the tailored suit. in striking con trast to the costume b1ouses of rTch fab- rics that are worn with dressiet cos tumes. Some have shawl collar, others have the v neck and Straight collar that is regulation for French blo1ses, Ths collars are worn under the jacket collar and sometimes a bandara handkerchiet is worn between jacket and blotise collar
 Many tailored suits are worn. under fur wraps; others with fur searfs oi which fox is still favorite,, still, others and quite a number, are worn With ttei Handkerchief scarfs which are folded if four the way a napkin is and. then fiuni back. over either shoulder. One Of tligs, handkefchtefs in tomato red and tannisi yellow was worn with black suit ana cloche, The handkefchiets are more thai yard square. This is a Partisan mode Shoes, even for dressier costumes, af, very plain in cut this year. The "esEaf pin" or plain pump without tongue fl worn in the majority of cases, finished b, a metal buckle.
 Cut steel is stiii lsna44syas are tn buckles composed entirely fof tiny stee beads, Oh black patent leather, but tn vogue for Drown. has brought into promi nencs bEonzed steel bffckie8 worn q brown Suede shoes.
 Gloves, too. are blainer this yesr. ire qushsiy of suede, iI .niaaehifig color W4t' the costume, or, when tiie costume i black of kid. The plain siip-on glove a good deal seen.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
CONCERNING WOMEN,

Florence E. Allen, elected to the. sn- preme court in Ohio, started her career as musical critic on a CleTeisad newspaper.
 Mrs. Constance. Curry of St. Paul. Minn.. was foreman q a fury whieh heard 50 witnesses and ranrned 7s in. dfctments-aai in s hours
 1, In India there is rule which says that when there are several daughters in one family tHe young one may nos marry until the eldeA has found hus- band.
 Payment and adjustment of conpen- Akfon due it's employes by, the. United States government s in tue hands el Mrs. Albert Bruggeman. recently ap- pointed chairman of the employees com pensafion commission
 Mrs. Chariotte D. .Waieett; Eits ,ol the seefetzey q the s1nlehsehizh inst; ttee at Washington, always accompan. iss her husband on his annual trips tG the Canadiah Rockies. Her speetalty is discovering. cisssayihe tAe #iid Aow. ets that abound in that region.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
THE CARE OF TEENS.

Here is bit of advice that an expert florist gives with regard to the care of feI hS: \
 A Simple rule to observe in watering ferns is to water thoroughly when soil is dry. If by rapping with knuckles on the container near the base, solid sound is produced. the soil is dry. submerge the entire container in basin of water until the soil is thoroughly soaked Con stant. steady watering often soaks the top layer only and causes the soil to become. stagnant and sour. Opportunity must De given for drying out after each watering to keep the soil sweet and pure To keep ferns growing and in good condition, fertilizer Is necessary. Ferns as we'll as other plants should be re- potted. March and April are the beSt months for repotting.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
Today's Anniversaries

lSl7-Sir Isaac Newton, discoverer of
 the law of gravitation, born in
 Lincolnshire, England. Died at --.. Rensington, March 20, 17z7. lT1k-W ashington, with 24o0 men and
 20 pieces of artillery, crossed the
 Delaware to surprise the Brit ish, at Trenton. Samuel Sloan. builder of rail-
 roads, ffnancier, and phianthro-
 pist, born In Ireland Died at
 Garrisons, N. r. Sept P, 1907. iS61-Gen. Halleck placed all the rail
 roads in Missouri under martial law. ..-..... 3 iS1lThe Prince of wales Edward
 VID spent Christmas Day in
 Calcutta. ..
 1SsilCatarino Garzo, the Mexican
 outlaw chief, made an 1nsJc-
 cessful attempt to capture Fort
 Ringgold, Texas. .,. ,.. ... 1e14-British fleet and aeroplanes at-
 tackled the German port of Cux- ,.s5 haven. s-a-,,t 2. .. 1ssi-B. Piatt Carpenter, former ter
 riborial governor of Montana.
 died in San Diego, Calf. Born at Stanford. N. r., in 1887. 1s21-Prince of Wales welcomed ir Calcutta. s.s s
 1s21-Forty-two reported dead as re- suit of storm in the southern States. --- ---.--.-.--
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
BRUSH BAa or ErBBoE.

Bags Of various Kinds are being noted and one of the. 1922 variety that is quite. worth copying is fashioned from ribbon, either plain 6f ii fancy weave. It b a brush bag Wsth one compartment for a clothes bfssh and second pocket for the handy whisk broom. This bag IS ii UbIchg shape and calls for one and one-haK Mch fib- 6on for the foandaaioh. Tie two pock: eS are placed oh the, inside, thkt fof Ms whisk requires five inches and tie othss taits for seven inches Of ffb65h. vel. yet sib66n for bindinE the edge and ,ths pockets makes a ssnaff finish But Sll may be substituted, the amount re. duirsd being one and tihfee-ddSf&e! yafds Of ofis inch ftD6oh.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
btGTAMs nf rasn1nn

Felt hats tfinnnsd to 6ne side with various Arrangements of fur taifs are be- ing noted
 White fox appears to be gaining ift favor fer evening wear.
 Long white gloves are occasionally worn to the play, but the average wo- man goes with uncsyefed arms.
 Dark street gowns, either at the sides or in the sleeves .eontrive to show a bright undersIip or facing.
 Jackets of fur fabric have a skirt of cloth trimmed with the fur fabric.
 Knitted suits and dresses are topped with felt or stiede hats
 With the frocks Of more formal lines with spanish or Baby Louis heels. anu
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
Rt THE PUBLIC EYE

Eyangeline Booth, who reaches the fiftieth milestone on her journey through life today, has been oom- niander of the salvation Army in the United States since 1904. She is the fourth daiighter of, the world famed phiIanthropist, the late General Wil- liam Booth, founder of the great orr eaf,iEatiofi. From the early age of [ Miss Booths budding talents were laid at the disposal of the fight of faith Ih which -she was cradled. When but
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
REcREA,

RECIPEA.
 Delicious Cheese omeiet:, Heat one tablespoon of butter in frying pan and stir in one tablespoon of -four. Pour In one cup of sweet mix and cook ua- til smooth. Add salt and pepper and set away to cool Beat the yolks of six eggs until light and stir lightly in to the cooled sauce, then add half a. cup more of, grated cheese. Beat the whites of six eggs until stiff and fold into the mixture. Put into 2 buttered dish or pan and bake until set, which will be in about twenty minutes. The cheese raay be omitted If not liked and a fsx rais- ins added.
 Holiday saadwiehee: Chop nne half a bound each of dates and flags, and mix with them a small, cup of shredded co6oanut, an equal quantity of, granu lated sugar, and tablespoon R swee' chocolate that has been melted oyei boiling water. Put these in double cooker over the fire, and cook until th' sugar is meked, then stir in cup o chopped walnut or pecan meats 4 ant simmer for ten minutes. Remove iron the fire and beat nntil almost cold, theI 1 spread on thin crackers and put 10 gether two and two In sandwich fash ion. These are delicious. A thin icini can be spread on top and half raisil or a nut meat put in the middle Of eacl | cake.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
BLooMER FRoCKs.

For the wee girl as practical as they are pretty come little handsome bloom CT frocks of fine crepe They are i'm ported from England and come in differ ent colors, with touches of shocking and drawn work for decoration.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

antnnai brothers and save them as far as maybe from suffering and death- Be very nnerciful to them Blessed arc the merciful for they shall ooEain mer- cy."
 A LOVER OF ANIMALS. Fitchville, Dec. 22, 1922.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
.Today's Birthdays

Evangeline Booth. commander of he Salvation Army in the United States. born In London. 5q years ago today.
 Grace George Chrs. William A. Bra- dy) wen-knovn actress of the Am erican stage, born in New York city. 43 years ago today. A..,. ..-..
 Floyd F. Thompson, chief justice of the Illinois supreme court, born at .Roodhouse. ILL, 35 years ago today.
 Thomas Carter. of Boston. believed to, be the oldest bandnaster in active Service in America, born sI years aGo today.
 William Holke. first basenikn of he Boston National league baseball team, born in St. Louis, 60 years ago today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

There are those from time to time who have reason to realize that while they may have been down they escaped being out
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

Aar. Editor: thl TRs BuhRfh, .fbe
 x to the reports q the suhssifs efii-
 dren. But no one ever teils us Of the
 sufterings Of, animals, especially the
 domestic ones, the cats. dogs and horses.
 The animal suffers mentally as well
 as physically. Grief, fear, affection,
 gratitude are all mental or spiritual qualities and the animal is controlled
 GsasFsfiy the aogs are well treated. have comfortable hofhes. kind masters but poor ppsy's epestHee of life Is much harder: She Snners frOTr the un, troth Cruel, thoushfiess boys. rom cold from hunger; often all her food Is what she gets, from. the ,Earbage pail. then al 1 last ereeps, ihto. some lonely place tc l die. But how, daEkiy she shows hei | annteefztion oE Kind tfeatment. hoz grateful for affection when shown tC her. Witness the mental distress th. l n6thef Eat SHOWS Fhe1 flet ktttens ar, taken from hef. ii ths lafgef cities [
 shelter is provided for the homeless l friendless cats and dogs. In the small
 CT places thb is not dene. Pefh1Se | @ theught eAat # q shslteF F pfDtideS For destitute children tkat IS all thai l Is necessary. ''But these things y, should do and not leave the others un
 aoHe,s H6ysgs AtA yety SgteA hhklsis treated espeeiAiiy tAe Eofh=0dt- ches
 Their usefulness is a thing of the past | Who has not seen those poor hruken down creatures bainfrli4 hElpink 9i6n. I 6a desefned hc6fs crown olll et sh'
 natural shape, lashed to greater spees f by cruel inhuman drivers. Should v, not extend Kindness and pity to ou;
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

New prices on gasoline have. been es- tablshed for New England And the surprising part of it is that the revisson Is downward.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

The children of the household will soon find out that they are not the only ones interested in the mechanical toys that Santa brought
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

The minority of PennsyYania has de- cided to accept General Woods resig- nation. A man who stands by the na- tion's needs ought to be worth waiting for.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

The protest against the return oal a certain screen artist is only what should have been anticipated, and it simply shows how real the feeling was and is.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

Enter upon the holiday with full re- gard for the fact that there are other days to come and all feastfng should not be crowded into one.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

Over a third of a million letters are reneiyed on an average at the postof- hces improperly addressed How many ~5 you centr1bute7
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

When United States commissioner says smell of liquor is not sufficient, he might reflect that it is even too much in some cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

Christmas comes but once a year ard then there is. always a large number that is not ready for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

No one ever appreciates the frontage to his property until he has to clean the snow or ice off.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

May it be merry Christmas for each and everyone is the wish of The Buile- tin.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
ro RRTGHrEN rrLEa.

When the red tiles about the fireplaee become duh, rub them with a csrt lem 6n dipped in salt and then wash with s6aD and water.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

decorative buckles New versions of the strap pump, however, are proving strong rivals of the Colonias.
 Skirts for street wear are being made eight inches from the ground. This seems to be the favored length. Sports types for southern wear are making their appearance in the shops. Printed erepes and pongees are promi- nerit. White with color. shades of gold. brown and blue are good. -Three-piece suits are seen ia the smart l, variety. Among the new models are navy l cloth an dbIack gautre satin. The satin makes the bodice and Is cut with raglan sleeves.
 A tringed collar and cuff set is made of heavy white silk and of heavy white linen. The fringer is formed by pulling the threads, as was used to do In the tea napkins yearS~cgo.
 l The veil is worn a great deal some. times draped over the hat and sonnetime' 1 tied just, over the eyes. This, too, ire 1 quently matches the fur.
 Brocaded and silver slippers are wori with evening gowns of any description and material.
 A knitted wooden scarf is seasopabl. colorful if Roman stripes are used. plain angora scarf can be embroidered gayly, too, with yarn embroidery.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
sWEATERs ARE SHAGGY

The shaggy wool sweater need not be a garment of only rudimentary consid- eration in point of style. The present great vogue for such sweaters has fos- tered a refinement of style that recom- mends the mode for wear that is more genteel than the rough outdoors
 Two good novelties in this develop ment were noted in a group of new num- bers in one collection. One done in ma hogany featured side fastening. reach ing only to the brstline, topped by a standing collar. Buttons and. a smooth worsted edge accented this feature. A belt was worn with this sweater.
 The second was in camePs hair color featuring a novel closing. It was double breasted, the three pairs of buttons be- l ing placed unusually low. A convertible collar was also in evidence on this model and the use of finish on all the edges of plain worsted banding added another i detail that was smart
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

Those involved in footing the Brook lyii naval base cannot forget how easy t was to get away With government money during war days. Possibly they daf't know the war is over
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
EDITORIAL NoTEs

The man on the corner says: Do your part in making it a merry Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

It is always happier Christmas ii we have had hand in making others happy.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25

The zR-1. the airship now bsEnK buia for the United States navy. win bs sss feet long and. 7s feet in dEaineter, and have twenty gas bags with a tctAi O. pacity of 2.15s,2oo cublc feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
D4dn't Put ,En rhr..

Little Francis, age s,x, had hrouSst home from school Ills nrst repor card. He had two C's and his fseher asked him why they hadn't been As instead, and Francis pronDtly replied, T dIdnf know. daddy l didn't put 'em there.-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
Hr1,p TX soArMAKiNG.

If you make your own soap use an ! eegbeater to stir 1t after it Is all put together It will take much less time | for the stirring.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-25
s6RsaS~ Ahimais.

R. D. ,. Nof~ish Tdwh. Dse. 2, 1922.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-03-23
Death of j. r. Spearman.

News of the death at his home in
Newberry county of John R. Spear.
man was received in Bamberg last
week. Mr.. Spearman died about 2
o'clock Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Spearman was nearly 80 years
of age, and was prominent citizen
of Newberry county. residing near
silverstreet, a few miles from New
berry. The funeral and interment
occurred Sunday afternoon near his
late home. The deceased was de-
voted member of the Baptist church.
He is survived by his widow and
the following children: Mrs. A. W.
knight, of .Bamberg; Miss Felicia
spearman, who formerly taught in
the local graded school and is now
teaching in Orangeburg; John K.
Spearman, Jr., of Newberry; Allen
w. Spearman, of Birmingham; Eu-
gene H. Spearman, of Newberry, and
Miss Sara Spearman, who is teaching
in Louisiana.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-03-23
Death of Mrs. d. B. RhOad.

Mrs. John Durr Rhoad, wife OF
Dan B. Rhoad, died at her home in
the Hunters Chapel section of this
county last Thursday night. The
funeral occurred Friday at Zion
Methodist church, and interment took
place in the adjoining cemetery in
the presence of large concourse OF
friends and relatives, the funeral be-
ing conducted by Revs. Etheredge
and Cantey.
Mrs. Rhoad was sixty-odd years OF
age, and was a devoted member OF
Mt. Zion church. She was woman
of many fine traits Of character and
one who will be sorely missed in the
community.
She is survived by her husband
and the following children: Rev. D.
T.. Rhoad, member Of the South
Carolina conference now at Tryo;
Doty Rhoad, of Strawberry; Boyd
and James Rhoad, who live at home;
Mrs. J. Crum Smoak, Mrs. Henry
Stokes. of Hunters Chapel; Mrs. J.
E. Shuler, of Aiken, and Misses
Marie and Lena Rhoad, who resiue
at home. Two sons, John and Rufus
Rhoad, preceded her to the grave.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-03-23
The Winthrop Daughters.

The March meeting Of the Win
throp Daughters chapter was held
with Mrs. F. B. McCrackin. After
several matters of business were at
tended to an enjoyable programme
was given, as follows: :
Selections from Timrod's works,
Mrs. James Burch; Cleaners report,
Miss Lillian Martin; current events,
Mrs. NJ. E. Aver.
At the close Of the programme
Mrs. McCrackin, assisted by Mrs. j.
W. Price, served delicious refresh
ments.
All Winthrop students and alumni
of Bamberg county are most cordl-
ally invited to join the Bamberg
chapter of the Winthrop Daughters
The chapter will meet with Mrs. }.
F. Carter April 4th, at 4 O'Clock. Ii
you can attend this meeting please
send Mrs. Carter card. =: