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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
HEROINES OF HISTORY
HOW MRS. LUTHER TRIMMED
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE.

In Germany. as in most European
countries before the Reformation
many young women of noble and
aristocratic families entered con-
vents if they did not marry exceed
ingly young.
Catherine Won Bora was one of
these German girls who took the
veil and lived the quiet life Of a
nun in clustered convent.
While she dweIt within these
quiet walls. Germany and the rest
Of the civilized world were in a
state Of upheaval and religious re-
volt
The person responsible for this
turmoil was a young man. He was
brilliant monk. who had been
originally a student of the law But
his religious fervor drew him with
such force that he had renowned
the world and had entered a monas-
terry.
While there, studying and teach
ing, great light came into his soul.
He wished to worship God as he
chose, and to let everyone read and
study the Bible. He was greatly
moved. He felt a driving desire to
emancipate people from what he
believed in those days was spiritual
bondage.
Finally his chance came. Agents
were sent through Germany to sell
indulgences or pardons for sin.
Luther was incensed. He believed
that forgiveness could not be pur-
chased with money. He preached
against it in his pulpit at Witten-
burg.
Breaking all rules of the church,
Luther wrote % theses against this
commercial proceeding. and pasted
them on the door of church.
This started the Reformation.
Luther went on preaching and re-
forming. Among his beliefs was the
one that ministers should marry. He
married the young nun Catherine
Won Bora, i'm the year 1925.
Catherine was "a years old. With
eight other nuns she had been con-
yerted TO the teachings of the Re-
formation. and had left the con-
vent
This was a happy marriage. Six
children were born to Martin Luther
and his wife.
And 1T was on a certain Christ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
BRIGHT LIGHT IN SKY
MYSTIFIFS PEASANTS

ANGLERS. France. Dec 24-(By
a. PD-The superstitious peasants
In this district who are preparing
TO celebrate Christmas. are mys-
tilted by a huge, bright light which
has appeared in the heavens for the
past two days. and are asking. rs
this a new star OF Bethlehem " The
Light has a varying appearance. now
like o luminous star. and again like
a small crescent OF tho moon. The
Official meteorological services are
puzzled. and thus far have been un-
able TO explain its prolonged pres
ence. though attributing it 10 a
meteor storm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
WILL INVESTIGATE
COTTON MARKETS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Charg-
ms that southern planters are again
facing ruin because the gamblers
Of Wall Street arc forcing cotton cut
their hands AT pr.,, which permits
the spectators 10 reap all bene-
fits" Sen. Helm. Democrat, of Ala
bama. served notice in the senate
mis- afternoon he would eau for a
senatorial invest. CATION Of cotton
conditions wheH the senate recon
venes after tho Christmas holidays.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
RECOVER ROBE.

valuable Australian goat skin robe.
stolen from the automobile Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Carries Of near this
city more than a year ago was spied
by the owners IN another automo-
bile on the streets OF Warsaw yes
terday They procured the services
OF a police officer and regained
possession OF the robe from a man.
who claimed that he had found 1t
on a road west or this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
Court Grants HOuSekeeper
Share IN OUnerS Estate

WARSAW, Ind, Dec. pa YER
dict for $1,000 has been awarded
the estate of Nancy johnson by a
jury in the Kosciusl5o Circuit court
against the estate Of William Nc
MILAN. late of Pierceton. The COM
plant asked $1,000.
The action was brought by John
Shoup as administrator against
Pierce Kirkpatrick, administrator OF
the McMillen estate. it being alleged
that McMillen had died without hav-
ing paid his housekeeper, Nancy
Johnson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
SEEKS DIVORCE

WARSAW. Ind, Dec. 24-Charg-
ing abandonment, cruelty and non
support, Laura ]. Baker has filed
suit for divorce against David X.
Baker in the KOsciusko CIRCUIT
court They were married IN 1907
and separated two years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
Just
\ CHRISTMAS WISH.

y Y
wish that were santa Claus. I'd
come around TO you.
Aud with my pack up on my bacf
lC find your chimney flge
And with a smile upon my face I'd
stand behind your bed
And maybe laugh 10 hear you snore,
urmindful Of my tread:
Then when I'd found the sock YOU
wear I'd work my magic there.
SuDplantinr with some joyous thinE
your every bit OF care.
wouldn't give You neCkties gay or
i.rlcr2cks made of gold.
I wouldn't give YOU anything which
can be bought and sold,
I'd leave the glass tobacco jars and
ash trays all behind,
And give YOU strength for every
task, I'd give ycu peace Of mind.
No trifing thing of brass or plate 10
mark my love I'd give.
But 7 would leave the richer joys
to cheer YOU while you live.
I'd make YOU glad to walk the street
and glad 20 greet the day.
II grief lies heavy on your heart
I'd Lift it all away.
I'd touch your eyes with golden faith
SO YOU would wake to see
The beauty OF your bitter loss and
why il had to be
And running over all the joys which
/ have had from you.
You'd wake on Christmas morn 10
find your fondest dream come
true.
Copyright, 1929
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25

Please Remember We Serve
This Dinner Both Days

With the following talent: Miss Dolly West, sooist d
rect from the leading hotels in Chicago and Mr. Ebb
TYLER tenor the Oliver Orchestra will render selections
To those desiring complete dinner midst pleasant
roundngs and high class entertainment extend
dial invitation and the management w-7hes al Very
Merry Christmas
Please make your reservations early, either to the
steward or the heaCaiter Also suggest your eserva
tons for New Years early as tables fast being
served Admission will be by reservation and ticket only
on New Years you expect to enjoy the festivities at the
Oliver New Years. make without delay. Our
talent will be announced later 1t will be good
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
CONTINUED From our Last Issue)

Continued Prom Our Last Issue)
The night was chill; she longed
for the comfort OF the fire The
actual labor or building it might take
her mind from her fears for a while.
Besides, tt might be a beacon light
tor Ben She turned az once % the
pile of k.udljng Ben had prepared.
But before she could build a really
satisfactory fire. one that would en-
dure the rain she must cut fuel
from some Of the logs Ben had hewn
down and dragged TO the cave. She
Hghted short piece OF pitchy wood
Intending to locate the heavy camp
axe. Then, putting on her heavy
coat-the same garment OF lustrous
fur which Ben had sent her back for
the day OF her abduction-she ven
tured into the storm.
The rain splashed in vain at her
torch The pitch burned with a
fierce fame. But her eyes sought in
vain for the axe.
Ben had taken if; he had plainly
gone forth after fuel Trees stood
all about the little glade: he couldn't
have gone far.
Holding her torch high she went
20 the edge of the glade and called
into the gloom.
She turned at once 70 the cave.
and puing up her kindIing. built a
- fire just az the mouth Of the cave.
This fire would serve to keep her
Idirection and lead her back to the
cavern.
Then she hunted for pine knots
taken from the scrub pines that
grew in scattering clumps among
the spruce, and which were laden
with pitch
one Of these knots she put in the
iron pan they used for frying. then
lighted it. Then she pushed into the
timber.
Holding her light high she began
to encircle the glade clear to the
barrier OF the cliffs.
With courage and strength such
as she had not dreamed she pos
sessed. she launched forward. But
fatigue was breaking her now. The
tree roots tripped her faltering feet.
the branches clutched at her as she
passed II was hard TO tell what
territory she had searched, or how
far she had gone.
The pickering light revealed a
tree freshly cut its naked stump
cleaning and its tall form lying
prone. Yet beneath it the shadows
We're of strange. unearthly shape,
and something showed stark white
through the green foliage. Great
branches stretched over It. like bars
over a prison window.
Her strength wilted and for an
instant she could only stand and
gaze with fixed. unbelieving eyes.
But almost at once the unquench-
able fires OF her spirit blazed up
anew.
Instantly she was beside the form
OF her comrade and enemy. strug-
l Cling with the cruel limbs that pin
he'd him to the earth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25
The Consnirators DISAGREE.


The pine knots fiickered feebly;
and by their light she looked about
for Beu's axe. Her eyes rested on
the broken gun first; then she saw
the blade. shining in the rain, pro-
trudinE from beneath a broken
bough. She drew it out and swung
it down.
How and by what might she did
not know. but almost at once the
mans body was free except for the
tree trunk that wedged him against
a dead log toward which he had
leaped for shelter.
Seeing that she could not move
the tree itself. she thrust with all
her power against the dead log be-
side which Ben lay. In a moment
she had rolled 10 aside.
one of his arms was broken; its
position indicated that. Some OF his
ribs were crushed. too-what inter
nal injuries he had that might end
him before the morning she did not
know She worked her shoulder
under his body.
Wrenchiug with all her fine.
Young strength she lifted him upon
her shoulder; then. kneeling in the
vines. she struggled for breath.
Then thrusting with her arm she
got on her feet.
At the end OF a hundred yards she
stopped 20 rest. leaning against a
tree and stU holding the beloved
/ weight upon her shoulder. She
Drlunged on. down toward the beacon
light.
She 1unsed on and laid her bur
den on be- bed.
Then she relaxed az his feet,
breathing I'm sobbinE Easps.
But far distant though Rem was
nrd deep RS he slept-just outside
Tho dark portals OF death itself
those sounds went down 20 him. He
Law "a long time. trying 10 under
stand
on her knees beside him Beatrice
sav .ho first Gutter OF his eyelids
IN ave. rather than rapture. her
arms erePt around him. and she
k.ssed his ra.n-wet brow. His eyes
opened. looked wonderingly into
rcrs
.Tae .ee got me. didn't ~" he
asked.
.Don'. try 90 talk" she cautioned.
"Yes-tho tree fell on you. But
you're not EorE 20 die. You're go
ms to live. live"
lie shook his head. the half-smile
Flcker!r- az his lips. Let me talk.
Eeatrtcc." he said Its important
and i don't think have much
-lme"
Her eyes wldcned IN horror. You
don't mean
I'm going back I'm minute
ean't hardly keep awake" he said.
His voice though feeble was pre-
ternaturally Gear.
Il believe the tree got me-clear
fus.de-5lt YOU must listen 20 every
thing I say.
she nodded. In that eerie moment
D of suspense she knew she must hear
"a ha- he had 20 tell her.
Don't wait 20 see what happens
10 me" ne went on. "Tll either go.
out or III Ilve-you really caCt help
me any. where's the rifle ."
The rifle was brOken-when the.
tree fell
II knew it would be. I saw 81
cominE. Beatrice-please. please
don't stay here. trying 90 save ne"
do you think I would go?' she
cried
You must. The foods about
gone. Take the pistol. There's six
shots or so-in the box The rifles.
broken and we can't get meat. It's
just-death-if YOU wait"
And leave you here 20 die. as.
long as there's a chance 20 save
you7' the girl answered "Youl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-25

He that places himself neither
higher nor lower than he ought 10
do exercises the truest humility.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20
HARDING EXPECTED TO
VETO THE BONUS BILL

Washington, Sept. 9.-Information
that President Harding had made up
his mind definitely to veto the soldiers
bonus bill reached Senate leaders to-
day from some Of his close advisers.
They said his message Of disappro-
val would be sent to the House next
Tuesday.
After receiving his word, the
majority leaders made an informal
preliminary canvass of the Senate,
which was said to have shown 81
votes against overriding a veto, or
2 more than the number necessary to
prevent final enactment of the bonus
legislaticH.
This margin was understood. how
ever, to be regarded by some friends
Of the President as too narrow and
they expected Mr.. Harding to call
several Senator's to the White House
before Tuesday for discussion Of the
situation. With many Senators alb
sent from Washington, it was assert
ed by some that it was difficult to as
sess Senate sentiment at this time.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20

in the legal hours FOR judicial sal
the folloWihg desc crfBed PEAL estate:
All that parcel or tract Of land IN
Clarendon County, State Of South
Carolina, containing ninety-nine l9g
acres, more or less, lying on Hak
Way Swamp and adjoining, lands now
or formerly Of Andrew James, Of y J
Stephen +. White,~ Of Elliott and of Z
others, being the tract Of land con
Yeyed to Dennis Singleton, by Glib
James by deed dated January 7tkA
1908.
ALSO all that parcel or tract, Of /
land in Clarendon County, South Caro.a
lima, containing sixty-two (62) acres,
more or less, and bounded now, or.
formerly as follows: North by lands
Inf Stephen F. WhiteS East by publtc
T0Rd from Camden Ito sS{sss ,Ehsrl est 81
South BY lands Of = 5JV ilJiaff Sing gletoa
Known as the III 4 H.; iis tract and
West by high water mark Of Santee
river. The said tract fof land is the
same conveyed to. William and Dennis
Singleton by deed Of Abe Levi dated.
November Goth, 1900, recorded in5ofSs
flee Of Clerk Of Court for said county
and State in bookJ:"3 at page 497 ~ ~.
the interest of William Singleton III
said land having been conveyed to the
| undersigned Dennis Singleton by decd
dated December %, 1905
Purchaser to pay for papers.
| j. e. Gamble,
| a Sheriff Of Clarendon County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20
PISTOL DUEL IN oRANGEBURG

Orangeburg, Sept. 16.--A shooting
scrape here this afternoon near the
corner OF Middleton and Amelia street
about a block from the heart of the
city, resulted in He serious wounding
Of Policeman f. G. Cannon and John
Lloyd, Both parties are white. and
we'll known in this city. The shooting
took place about 8:45 p. m. A large
crowd gathered ut once and the bodies
of both men were rushed to the
Orangeburg hospital.
The cause OF the shooting is not
known exactly hut \ it ,is reported
on the streets Mr.. Cannon sought
to arrest Lloyd. When Mr; Can
non approached him, he told : Can
non not to put his hands on him,
and drew his pistol, it is alleged.
About this time Mr.. Cannon grab
bed his pistol and both parties began
shooting. It was reported .that&both
participants were shot six times but
this couldn't be verified.
1t seems that Mr.. Cannon is the
more serious shot at this writing
and it can't be told now whether
either or both will recover. Mr..
Cannon was shot once in the chest,
while Lloyd was shot in the face
and arms. Mr.. Cannon is we'll
known locally and has a family
and has served the city efficiently as
AN officer. Lloyd has been in trouble
before
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20
State Of South Carolina,
Clarendon County.
Court of Common Pleas.

Court of Common Pleas.
Notice Of Sale. 4.
Bank of Summerton, Plaintiff,
Ys.
Ozias Mathis, Mary M. Mathis some
times known as Minnie M. Mathis,
Mary c. Carver, Augusta l.. Wad-
ford, Troy Wadford, Ragin Mathis,
Mary Alice Mathis, The National
Bank Of Sumter, Of Sumter, South
Pinewood, The Mutual Fertilizer
Company, e. F. A. Wieters & Sons,
Inc, j. A. Weinberg, Davis &
Barnes, Inc, Summerton Hardware
Company, Peoples Wholesale Gro
Gerry Company, L. w. Josey, Agatha
Dingle McEachern, Annie Lizzie
Mathis, Mary Lillian Mathis, Willie
Ozias Mathis and Thomas Pinkney
Mathis, the last two named by their
duly appointed Guardian AID
L1TEM, Mary Alice Mathis, De-
PENDANTS.
Under and by virtue of Decree of
the Court Of Common Pleas rendered
in the above stated action I. j. f.
Gamble, Sheriff of Clarendon County,
S. c., will sell to the highest bidder
for cash, at public outcry, in front of
the Court House door at Manning, S.
c., on Monday, the End. day of Octo-
Der A. D. 1922, being salesday, with
in the legal hours fol judicial sales,
the following described real estate:
All that tract of land in Clarendon
County, South Carolina, containing
two hundred and thirty-fve '(235)
acres, more or less, according to a
plat Of the same made by r. X. Rut-
ledge, Surveyor, from survey closed
on October 26th, 1872, which plat
made by. r. K. Rutledge was traced
Floyd, Civil Engineer; and said trac-
ing or copy by said G. T. Floyd is
hereto attached and made part of
this mortgage deed for a more par
ticular description of the said land.
Said two hundred and thirty-fvc
acres, more or less, of land adjoins
lands Of r. G. Richardson, of Mary
l.. Mathis, of Judy Richardson, Of
estate of John Lawson or some Of his
children, and lands of estate of Ann
E. Mathis, all of which will more
fully be shown by said tracing or
copy hereto attached and made a part
of this mortgage deed. Said land is
the same conveyed by w. J. Clark,
Sheriff, by deed dated February 5th,
1872 recorded in office of Clerk Of
Court for said County and State in
Book X. at pages 2 and 3.
ALSO all that tract of land in
Clarendon County, South Carolina,
containing one hundred and twenty
nine G29) acres, according to a plat
Of same dated March 17th, 1906 made
by j. r. Haynsworth, Surveyor, and
adjoining lands now or formerly of
Brailsford, of estate of Lawson, Of
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20

1t is often a problem to serve foods
that apepal to appetites made tickle
by hot weather. Meat salads are ex-
cellent for either lunch or supper,
suggests the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. Any lold left
over meat (beef, pork, veal, or lamb)
may be used. Cut the meat into
cubes and mix it with diced cucum-
Der celery, radishes, or onion, or any
preferred combination Of, crisp vege-
tables, season well, and, if desired,
NIX with little oil and vinegar,
Serve with lettuce or shredded cab
page and mayonnaise or boiled dress
ing.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20
State of South Carolina
Clarendon County.
Court of Common Pleas.
C~Iz

Court of Common Pleas.
Notice of Sale.
Ida Levi. Plaintiff,
vs..
Susan z. Briggs, The Sumter Trust
Company and Tom Briggs, Defen-
dants.
Under and by virtue of Decree of
the Court of Common Pleas rendered
in the above stated action I, j. T..
Gamble, Sheriff Of Clarendon County,
s. c., will sell to the highest bidder
for cash, at public outcry, in front
Of the Court House door at Manning,
$. c., on Monday, the End. day Of
October A. ID. 1922, being salesday,
within the legal hours for judicial
sales, the following described real
estate:
All that tract or those tracts Of
land in Clarendon County, State cf
South Carolina, containing two hund-
red and five (205 acres, more or less
and adjoining lands now or formerly
Of Sauls, of p. B. Hodge, Of Rosa
Weinberg, and Of others. For more
particular description of said two
hundred and five acres, more or less,
of land reference may and shall be
had to plat made by G. IT. Floyd,
Surveyor, ofrecord in Office OF Clerk
of Court for said County and State
In plat book No. on page 107.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20
mill where it is worked. The Dear
born independent.
ENEMIES OF CATTLE DIPPING
HELP REPAIR DAMAGED WATTS

Wanton de truction of cattle-dip-
ping vats in Echols County, Ca,
early in the summer, interrupted sys-
tematic tick eradication there only
temporarily, according to the United
States Department Of Agriculture. AS
events turned out, many persons who
opposed the dipping Of cattle are
now engaged in repairing the vats
and in building ne wones SO that
their cattle can be dipped regularly
and conveniently at points near their
homes. Although the destruction of
vats by lawless element was given
wide publicity throughout the coun-
try, records of the Department of Ag-
riculture show that during the month
Of August practically all the cattlo
in Echols County were dipped under
Federal or Slate supervision.
Most opposition to the eradication
Of cattle ticks results from unfamiliar
ity with the purpose and benefits of
the work or from unwillingness to re-
ceivc information on the subject.
More than Is years of experience in
conducting systematice dipping has
enable the Department Of Agricul-
ture to meet all situations and opposi-
tion encountered up to the present
time. The unusal educational work
is generally combined with law en-
forcement is at times ne essary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20

ALSO all that tract or those tracts
of land in Clarendon County, State of
South Carolina, containing in the ag-
gregate two hundred and twenty eight
and sevcn-tenths 1928 and 7-10)
acres, slightly more or less, and adj
joining lands now or formerly of
Billy Nelson, Of w. G. Williams, of
Mcknight and of others, and also
adjoining the public road separating
same from lands of Rowe and Of
others. For more particular de-
scription Of said two hundred and
twenty eight and seven-tenths acres,
more or less, of land reference may
and shall be had to plat made by D..
w. Mckenzie, Surveyor, which will be
said County and State.
: Purchaser to pay for papers.
j. E. Gamble,
Sheriff of Clarendon County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-09-20
FOR CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAYS
A PURE-BRED PIG OR CALF

In selecting birthday and Christ
mas gifts for children in rural COM
munities, why not give pure-bred
pig, calf, or other animal? This is
the suggestion Of the United States
Department of Agriculture, which,
with the various States, is conductin-
the "Better Sires-Bctter Stock" cam
paign. A recent questionable study
of the utility value of pure bred live
stock showed, among other results,
that home influence is an important
factor governing the breeding of SUI.
perior domestic animals. In fact, il
ranks in Importance next to sales,
fairs, and shows, taken collectively.
When parents show their intert st in
good stock the children arc more Ike
ly to do so.
One breeder told Of receiving some
purc-bred live stock as 4 wedding
gift from his father-in-law. That be-
ginning was all important influence,
which resulted in an entire herd of
well-bred, profitable animals, a prac-
tlcal influence in the couples pros
perity and happiness.
Gifts of good live stock, the depart-
ment points out, are not only accept
able in themselves but with proper
handling multiply and give pleasure,
satisfaction, and financial benefits
for an indefinite period. ,.'r: