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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23
FOLLOW QUEER CID CUSTOM
Good Friday Ceremonies That Have
Foundations in Charity Are Still
Maintained In London.

One of the Queerest customs to be
seen in the queer old city Of London
Is observed on morning of Good Fri
day, when q widows of the parish
pick up as many bright silver SIX
pences, fresh from the mint, from a
fiat tombstone in the churchyard and
receive as many hot-cross buns.
Rahere, the founder of st. Bartholo-
news, away back in the Twelfth CEN
fury, who is credited with having been
a merry Jester In his unregenerate
days, may have laughed at the CON
tinuance Of custom the origin OF
which nobody understands, not even
the generous.hearted gentleman who
hands out the sixpence and the buns,
or the thankful ladies who receive
them.
The custom is "ropt In mistry," as
Mr.. Yellowplush would say, but 1t goes
on year by year. One story is that q
lady who passed away in the earlier
years of the Reformation, anxious that
masses should be said for her, and
knowing they could not be said pub
lcly. left money for that purpose &c
be dlsxIbuted every Good Friday. she
hoped that the poor widows, MS they
picked up the sixpences from her tolub
stone, would offer silent prayer lor
| her behalf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23
A Way to Save Him.

Willy Is a little scamp. He goes
from one piece of mischief to another
so fast that his mother is worn out
and nervous from the strain Of con-
tinually extrlcatlng him from his pre-
dlcaments. The last straw was an in
cldent that occurred while they were
visiting Mt grandmas.
Was It mischief or just curlosityNhat
led Willy to stick his head between
two rods, of the banister? II was
when Willy tried TO get his head out
and couldn't that the trouble COM
menced. He raised his voice (and the
nelghborhood). The entire household
rushed to his rescue-mother leading,
with grandma close second. They
tried in every way possible to eXtrl-
cate the hoy's head. but without sue
cess. II must have expanded dnrlns
the moments Of it's Imprisonment.
When grandma, with her usual pres
ence of mind, ordered. Get me a saw,
quick !" mother broke down complete
ly: "Oh, grandma, will\we have to cut
his head oif2' mo" answered gran,
calmly, "just the banlsuer rod."-Cls
cago Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23
Explorer Points Out Error In CHASING
People Of Old Times as Abso-
lutely Barbarian.

During protracted stay In Arabia
and other parts of the Near East, Col.
w. G.. Archer of Evansville, Ind.
master plumber and field agent of the
National Association of Master Plumb
ers. made study OF ancient SANTA
ton equipment lie returned to the
United States only few months ago
and was in this city recently, says a
San Antonio correspondent.
1--WE prate Of our great civilization
ard we discount the ancients, because
we know next to nothing Of their
methods or their customs" Colonel
Archer said. 81 found bathtubs made
of onyx in Babylon and evidence Of
tubs made of metal and various other
kinds of stone. They are Identical with
those of to Jlay. with the same open
lngs for letting water In and for let'
ting 1t out. The BNbylonians had
sanitation, plumbing and bath faeili-
ties practically MS we have them to-
day
~ know number Of Englishmen
who are digging in the ruins of the
island Of Crete, and recently re-
celved pictures of vltrlned bathtubs
and toilet fixtures that they have I'M
earthed there
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23
.EXULT WHEN FOX is KILLED
English Farmers Glad 10 Contribute
Money to Exhibitor Of Dead En-
er,y OF Hen Roosts.

Il is no uncommon sight in the coWa-
try to encounter u poor countrymaD
carrying a fOx-dead Of course-in his
arms. and calling with II on farmers
and landowners in the neighbOrhood.
says London Answers.
He usually conveys II to the back
door and displays it proudly to any
one who will listen to him; then, hav-
ing described graphically what a fierce
and destructive animal the fox was
before his death, he begs for small
gift Of money.
The custom is very ancient and is
called in many parts Of England, beg
ging the fox" The idea Is this: Foxes,
especially In nominating districts, are
one Of the farmers greatest enemies,
and the knowledge that one of these
creatures has been destroyed-espe-
clally the female foX-is indeed good
news to the farmer. As conse-
quence, should any poor cottager be
fortunate enough either to shoot or 10
trap Il fox, he carries his victim for
miles round the countryside and dis
plays 1t.
He expects reward from each
farmer he visits and is very seldom
disappointed. The gifts vary from
sixpence to as much as shillings, and
one day on the road begging the fox
can easily yield the lucky laborer A OF
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23
WAS MARRIED TO BEST MAN
Odd Happening Recorded at WeddlnI
Bridegroom Willing to Allow
Bride Time to Consider.

Not so long ago a strange error
occurred at church wedding. In
some way the bridal party became
confused and at the close of the cere'
mony It was discovered that the bride
had been married to the best man,
Further complications arose from the
fact that the best man was already
engaged to the brides younger Sis
ter. The register had not yet been
signed, and there was nothing for
It but to perform the ceremony over
again. The mistake had arisen
through the best man undertaking to
make the necessary response for tile
bridegroom, who was so nervous as
to be unable TO remember them HIM
self. AT wedding which took place
In country village few years ago
the bridegroom, on being asked the
customary question: "Wilt thou take
this woman to be thy wIfe?' scratched
his head renectlyely, and, turning to
the bride, asked: "Will We clean my
boots2" The query was met in the
affirmative, and the ceremony pro-
ceeded. A laughabe incident once
occurred at a village wedding. When
the bride had reached the church she
! had forgotten her gloves, and fatty
refused tn be married without then
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23
Punishment.

She was only three gears old, hat
she was very vain After all age has
little TO do with vanity.
Her goveness found her the most
difficult of the three children to man
age, and the whole family was sur
prlscd when they discovered that the
young girl who was hired TO wheel
the baby out in the park could manage
her as easily as IL she were Il model
child.
''How do you do it2' the mother
nskcd one day.
The girl smiled, "She's easy
enough 10 handle" she said. made
moiselle always tries to reason with
her. That doesn't do any good, be.
cause she just turns unthlnklng ears
to her. But when have her out, II
she won't behave. | just take her lit
tie curls and tuck them away up uA.
der her hat so no one can see them.
Then In about two minutes she'll
promise TO be just us good ms gold
IL I'll only pull them out again."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23

adding; "Be quick, lest | change my
mind - Two hours later the bride
groom was discovered seated In the
local inn, calmly pulling awaJ :. a
cigar, waiting, as he explained TO see
II the bride really would change her
mind.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23
The Pitcher and theiWeIL

"Dld you participate In' many en-
Cagements while in Francef' asked
the interested old lady
"Only FIVE" replied the ex-A. Il, F.
er with becoming modestyD
"And you came through them ali
unhurtT
mot exactly" he returned sadly.lT
married the fifth"-Amerlcan Leg Oh
Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-23

POUNDS.
The skin is also, Of course, his own
property, and for this he can sclIe-
times secure as much as % shll ngs
in the market of the nearest town.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01
BIDS FOR COAL.

The Committee on Coal and Gas OF
the Board of Supervisors of La Sale
County will receive sealed bids for the
supply and delivery of the coal neces
sary to be used by said La Sall+
County for it's Court House, Jail and
SherifTs Residence, County Home, De
tenticn Home, tuberculosis SAM
tarium and all other buildings belong
ing to the Daid county from Sept. TO-
1922. to May /, 1923.
The bids should be for lump good
grade carbon coal, should specify the
mine field and should be filed in the
Office of the County Auditor, at the
Court House, in Ottawa, ILL.,. not later
than 8 O'Clock a. M. on Saturday, Sep
tember 8, 1922, addressed to Mr.. 7
Wpcd Smith, Chairman CT the Coal and
Gas Committee.
by order of the Chairman.
AXEL HEIBERG,
County Auditor
Dated at Ottawa, ILL.,, August 30
1922.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01
FOR QUICK RESULTS USE THE
FREE TRADER-OURNAL
WANT ADS

terest at the rate of five CD per cent
per annum. according to law
Section G. That for the purpose Of
anticipating the collection Of the
afof esaid second and succeeding III
stallments provided for in this ordi-
nance the said City of ottawa, Illinois,
shall issue bonds payable out of said
installments, bearing interest at the
rate of six co per cent per annum,
payable annually, and signed by the
Mayor and City Clerk of said city,
under the corporate seal of said city
said bonds to be issued in the sum OF
one hundred dollars (S100.00) each OF
some multiple thereof. and shall be
issued in accordance with, and shall
in all respects conform to, the provi-
sions Of the said act of the General
Assembly of the State of Illinois, eli
titled AN Act concerning Local I'm
provements.' approved June l4til,
1897, anG amendments thereto,
Section Z. That the Public Service
Company of Northern Illinois and all
owners or occupants of real estate
touching or abuting upon said streets
along the lines of said proposed I'M
pr0vement and all other persons NJ
corporations, are hereby required to
make I'll contemplated connections
with the public sewers and water ANA
gas mains in said streets before the
work is commenced, and the City
Clerk of the City of Ottawa shall with
out delay prepar suitable notices. and
shall mail the same to all property
owners along the lines of said pro
posed Improvement and the Public
Service Company of Northern Illinois
He shall notify the Northern Illinois
Light & Traction Company and the
United Telephone Company to remove
all poles owned or operated by them
or any or either of them, along TIE
line of said Improvement at such
point or points as may be directed by
said Council.
Section 8. All persons shall, after
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01
Monkeys Clearly Animals.

Monkeys. in their wild state, are
very clean animals, and explorers who
have visited their forest homes, and
observed their habits, report that they
have often seen these animals dash
Ing water into their faces. and having
Il good wash very much as mankind
does, of course, without the soap!
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01
LOST.

LOST orr STOLEN From stephens
car that was In wreck on hard road,
one bunch of keys with La Sale State
Bcnk owners number. Return to
United Boot Shop ut Ottawa or La
Sale State Bank and receive reward
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR SALE-Six-room house, 635
Guthrie St. built 1920; prospective
buyer may cell at my Office in the
Ottawa Banking and Trust Building.
b. o. BERGE.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01
CLASSIFIED ADS.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WILL THE PARTY who picked up u
black handbag at the corner of Co
lumbus and Lafayette SIS. Wednesday
evening please turn it into the police
station?
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

WANTED-A girl or woman to work
at store; light work; good pay; good
hours; must be over IL years of age
and willing to work; experience un-
necessary. Apply in person at Liberty
Fruit Store.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR RENT-One bed room. Also
would like to buy one dresser; price
must be reasonable Call at 1907 Post
st. or Phone 355-Y.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR SALE-120-acre dairy farm, near
city; substantial home, barns, cribs,
chicken houses and outbuildings; os-
tablish ed business; an ideal place for
a man and two or three sons; only
need about $4,000 cash; it's the dairy
farmer that makes the money in these
times; don't let this opportunity pass.
G. A. CROWDEN, Armory Block, OF
taNva. ILL.,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR SALE-A medium sized resi-
de'nce, with all the modern improve
men IS, including sun parlor and sleep
ing porch also an up-to-datc garage;
all on a splendid lot; conveniently 10
Gated and proper distance from bust
ness center, school, church and car
lines; must be seen to be appreciated
w. b. PUSEY,
Central Life Bldg, Ottawa
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR SALE Grapes and peaches.
Call 9163-3.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR INVESTMENT Many OF my
customers took pleasure on July
18th in clipping their interest coupons
from the Davis-Steiner Co.'s first
mortgage notes | sold them; 7Go and
fine security and long term loans are
not easily obtained, | have a few
left. recommend them as good; send
for me.
T. B. FARRELL,
Tel. 64S-W. College Bldg.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR SALK-A fve-ruom country
home, over one acre, with garden
fruit, beautiful lawn and fine shade
trees, chicken house, ETC.; on hard
road one mile from Ottawa; low price
and easy terms. w. B. PUSEY,
Central Life Bldg, Ottawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01
HOUSES

FOR SALE--Large Z room house, In
good location; newly decorated;
bathroom; electric lights: $500.
6 room house. West Ottawa: toilet
gas; 1850.
MISS GERTRUDE HARRIS.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALT room bungalow with
large front porch, hot water heat
dne bath room, large barn: two lots.
$4.500-O0: an 8 room modern house,
with glassed sun parlor, in Center o.
tawa; large lot. 100000. Miss Ger.
trude Harris.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR SALE-A beautiful location for
a residence on small farm, between
25 and 30 acres. one mile from Otta-
wa, On the scenic highway and com.
prising the advantages of coal, sand,
gravel. timber and some land to cul
tivate. Apply to w. B. PUSEY,
Central Life BLDG. Ottawa, III.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01
Tile Free Trader Journals ------
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT--Sevcn-roo house; new
ly decorated; moderate rent; 7l7
East Superior st. J. o. HARRIS &
SON, 1873 West Main st. Phone 957-W.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

FOR RENT-G Garage at 11oS West La,
fayette st. Phone 595-X.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-09-01

WANTED-A house; give location
and price in answering this ad. AID
dress No. 4, care of Free-Trader.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1922-02-23
FROM PETERS CREEK

The school at Peters Greek is get
ting along splendid, considering the
very dlSagreeable weather conditions
and muddy roads. 1t is especially
trying on the small children who are
situated two or three miles away to
reach the school house.
Mr.. "A. j. Banc, who has been very
sick, is improving some now, to the
delight of his many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Mcconnell of
Bolton have moved to their farm hcre
Glad to have people like these locate
with us. Anderson countv's loss ;s
Pickens county's gain.
Annie, the little daughter Of Mr..
ana MIS-; u. s. Edens, is quite sick
this week with lagrippc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Edens of
oolenoy visited the formers parents,
Nh. and Mrs. w. A. Edens, last Sun
day.
Mn. and Mrs. Wicks Mayfeld of this
place visited the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. B. Williams, of Dacus
vile route last Sunday.
a wedding that was quite sur
Prise to their many friends was that
of Mr.. Jcrric Turner and Miss Florinc
Edcns. The groom is son OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. O. Turner and the bride
IS daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Edens. The ceremony was performed
at the home Of l.. S. Edens, Mapis-
tratc, on Sunday evening, February
18th.
Mr.. Farley Turner of Dacusville
route was q visitor in this section
last week
MIR. Thomas f. Hughes of Oolenoy
was visiting in this section last Sun
day.
Mr.. w. A. Edens of this place is
quite indosposed at this writing.
Messers j. D. and l.. B. Mcconnell
have purchased an up-to date engine
and saw mill outfit, and when the
weather conditions permit are turn
ing out the lumber.
While we have some most miser-
able mud-holes in our roads at this
time, yet some of the Oolenoy boys
manage to go through Sunday even
ing. Right, boys, don't fool them.
LOCKER On.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1922-02-23

The Pickens-Easley transfer began
business this week and will make
regular daily trips between Pickens
and Easley as per schedule shown in
another column. S. Nj. Dodd is pro-
prietor of the transfer and Walter
Grant is driver They are operating
ten-seat bus and will no doubt do
a good business.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1922-02-23
MONEY TO LOAN

On Improved Farms in Pickens
Oconee and Greenville counties, Citv
property, G eenville, Easley ma
Seneca.
r. E. BRUCE, Pickens, s. q
Office Over Keowee Bank.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1922-02-23
BOX SUPPER AT MARTIN sCHoor,

There will be box supper at Mar
tin school house next Saturday night,
February 25. Everybody is cordially
invited. The proceeds will go for the
benefit of the school.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1922-02-23
Locals and Personals

Miss Frances Bruce is visiting
friends in Tennessee.
j. Il. Julian of Central route 2 was
here on business Monday.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Anthony, February ID, son.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
Craig, February 16, daughter.
Miss Henrietta Yongue has gone to
Greenville to study to be trained
nurse.
Mrs. G. C. Grogan of Elbcrton,
Ga, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. j.
II. Bruce, in Pickens.
We are pleased to see Mr.. R. A.
Bowen able to be on the streets after
an attack Of sickness.
Arthur Craig, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Craig, is critically i'll with pneu
monia. A trained nurse is with him.
Dr. Glymph, the leading cyesight
specialist of Andersen, will be here
again next week. Read his ad in
another column.
Mr.. Ernest Folgcr is back from
Northern markets, where he pur-
chased spring and summer goods for
Folgcr, Hendricks & Co.
There will be box supper at the
new Twelve Mile school house Friday
night, February "a. Cake walks,
refreshments. music and an allround
good time foN both young and old.
The Pickens Bank was the success
ful bidder for S60,00O worth Of Pick
ems county notes last week. All banks
in the county were asked to bid for
the notes. The local banks bid Of
6 per cent was the lowest.
The Washington. D. c., Times of
February 3 containes the following
item: Edgar Morris, president of the
Edgar Norris Sales Company of
Washington, was host at a dinner
given at the City Club last night to
| the officers and board of directors of
the Southern Gas Association, rcp-
rescnting the gas utility companies in
the Southern States" Edgar is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Morris of
Pickcns and has many friends in the
old home who are always glad to
| hear of him.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Rcddv and son
Frank of Bowie. Texas, are visiting
the formers sister, Mrs. NJ. l.. Ham
ilton at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Stewart in Pckens. Before
they return home they will also visit
relatives in Columbia. Cheraw, and
Wadesboro, N. c. They made the
trip through the country, leaving
Bowie January 16 and arriving at
Calhoun February II, spending sew
eral days here. Mr.. Rcddy went from
South Carolina to Texas about 20
years ago and most of his family of
ten children have settled in Texas.
two are living in New Mexico and
one in Arizona
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1922-02-23

There will be a. birthday dinner at
the home of Mrs. Beckie Ellenburg
March S. Everybody invited.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1922-02-23

The Pickcns Bank was the success
full bidder for $4,000 worth of Pick
ems county notes last week All banks
IN the county were asked to bid for
the notes. The local banks bid of
per cent was the lowest
The Washington times., 1922-09-30
BUILDINGS
MENACE C|TY'S
PARKSSYSTEM
Board of Trade Proposes Fight
To Save Projects of 1901
Commission.

Further development OF the Dis.
trict park system-especially the ac-
QUESTION of the Piney Branch ex-
tension, the Klingle Ford tract and
the Patterson tract-will be urged
at the annual meeting of the Wash
ington Board OF Trade on October 12.
Consideration of those and related
questions was given at a meeting of
the boards committee on parks and
reservations yesterday afternoon.
1t was proposed to include in the
next District appropriation bill pro.
vision for continued Improvement of
the Anacostia river marshes below
the Benning bridge, where work was
stopped under the existing bill.
1t is recommended also that the
board request Congress to survey
the civil war sites in the District and
provide for the fort drive connecting
the sites.
1t was pointed out that immediate
action is needed, as private building
operations threaten to nuilify GER
tain projects of the 1901 parks com.
mission. The aim Of the committee
Is to save as much as possible of the
original plan. The committee re-
port was signed by Chairman Fred
G. Coldren.
The Washington times., 1922-09-30
GARD|NER-DENT.
FIRM REPORTS
S246,85O SALES
Properties Include Many Fine
City Properties and
Two Farms.

Gardiner & Dent. Inc, real estate
brokers, report the sale of the follow.
ing houses for the week:
14l4 Newton street northwest,
two-story, six rooms and bath. brick,
occupying a lot twenty feet front
by a depth Of about eighty feet, to
an alley. 2419 First street north
west, three.story and cellar brick,
containing ten rooms, bath. 605 M
street southwest, three-story, brick
and frame, containing ten rooms
and bath, modern improvements.
5212 Illinois avenue northwest. eight
rooms and bath. modern improve
ments. 1905 Ingomar street north
west, three-story. containing eight
rooms, two baths. 3739 Kanawha
street northwest, two-story and
attic. detached dwelling. containing
eight rooms and bath. l414 Euclid
street northwest, three-story. semi.
detached, brick, containing ten
rooms. two baths, with modern
improvements. 2S43 Twenty ninth
street northwest, three-story, brick.
ten rooms, two baths, modern i'm.
provements. 1921 Fourteenth street
northwest, three-story, brick, eight
The Washington times., 1922-09-30

Boards a model license law has been
adopted in fifteen States. IN each
instance an Improvement is noted In
the Character OF restrictions that are
placed upon the practice OF real es.
tate. These States require that a
license be obtained before one can
engage in real estate work. and the
new license laws further require that
the applicant file a certificate as to
his character and legal residence
which In most cases has to be signed
by three tax payeTS. Realtors
throughout the country hail this as
definite step in the accomplishment
Of their aims and purposes for the
Standardization of ethical practices.
As She educational work, now in its
infancy, develops. II is expected that
those entering the real estate field
will be required to furnish a certifi-
cate of their qualifications or pass
some standard test to prove the nec-
essary training and experience re.
quired In order to render competent
real estate service.