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The Tree of the Cross. The Golden Star looked down and smiled Upon the Virgin and her Child; It spread its splendor like a crown Upon the roofs of Bethlehem town (Oh. little tree! Oh, little tree! Why semest thou in agony?) Tho shepherds, finding with their sheep. Hearkened, as men in Mppy sleep, To strains celestial, while their -eyes Saw choiring hosts of Paradise. (Oh, little tree! Oh, little tree! Dost thou behold a Cross to be?) The honored oxen, mute with awe, Peeped them from out their stalls and saw The wise men lay at Jesus feet Tbeir unctuous oils and spices sweet. (Oh, little tree! Oh. little tree! Does some one whisper "Calvary?". The world that night won its release From death through Him, the Prince of Peace, Who in the manger lay at rest Upon his happy mother's breast. (Oh, little tree! Oh, little tree! Seems if that One is nailed on thee.) ?Sue M. Best in Lippincott s. At the Stable Door. Awed by seraphic strains That stir and thrill the still Judeau plains, Lured by the luster of a strange nev star, From alien lands and far. To this low stable door Throng simple peasants, wizard* learned in lore; Rich gifts of frankincense and myrrh they bring To aid their worshiping. For one rapt moment's space Their glances sweep the shining st"* ble-place; Note the low rafters and the litterei stall. Then, dazed and blinded, fall. For waking on their sight . Has burs'; a vision of celestial light Where lies, encradled in a manger dim. * f The Babe of Bethlehem! Little they dream or know? Shepherd and sage in worship bend ed low? What paths of pain these baby feet must tread. What crowns must -deck Its head! Not theirs to pierce the rift Of our years where grim Golgotha's crosses lift; To know this Babe of Bethlehem must be The Christ of Calvary! ?Hilton R. Greer. A FATAL PLUNGE. Fireman Who Fell From Window Dies From Injury. Macon, Ga., Dec. 10.?Thomas Fulford, the 21-year-old Central of Georgia fireman, who fell from the second story of his boarding house on Third street yesterday afternoon, died at the city hospital today. Fulford came in from his run feeling badly, went at once to If.s room, feeling feverish. He went to open his window and fainted while in the act. While in this condition he fell forward to the ground 35 feet below. Hisiskull was fractured. ? He was unmarried. His home* was in Americus. * BALKED AT ORDEAL. Captain Minus Refused to Take the Test Ride. Washington, Dec. 10.?Orders a-l ths war department direct that more officers shail appear before retiring hoards, because of their failure to take the prescribed horsemanship test while, on their examination for promotion. These are officers belov the grade of major who, by the or der issued last May, are required tc take the horsemanship test, as a part of their examination for promotion. To take up the cases of three or four such officers, a new retirement board has been appointed. The first case to come before the board will be that of Capt. J. C. Minus, Six teenth infantry, military instructor at the Clemson agricultural college, Clemson, S. C ? Sheaf Oats for Horses. The finest winter feed is sheaf oats. The horses will go through the winter in good, strong condition and in the spring they will be fit for work. Let them eat the heads and best of straw, and use the rest for bedding. * Seismic Shock. Vancouver. B. C. Dec. 10.?An earthquake threw the inhabitants of the town of Skidgate, Queen Char lotte Island, into a state of nervous apprehension on the afternoon of November 30. The shock lasted thirty seconds. ?* Killed by Train. Cleveland. 0., Dec. 10.?W. H Crowninshield, aged 40. of Boston. Mass., said to be a nephew of Rear Admiral Crowninshield, was run down and killed by a railway train here last night. * Life of Peach Trees. It Id claimed that the most profit able period in the !i:'e of a peach tree is from four to eight ysars. From a peach census taken last year in Orange county, New V<?rk, it seem that thorough cultivation more essential to the p ach tree than either pruning or spraying. * For a few weeks alter marriage a woman is unable to understand why her husband wsars such a small sized hat. DOING THEIR DUTY. Scores of Qrangeburg Readers Are Learning the Duty of the Kidneys. To filter the blood is the kidneys' duty. When they fail to do this the kid neys are sick. Backache and many kidney ills follow; Urinary troubles, diabetes. Doan's Kidney Pills cure them all. Orangeburg people endorse our claim. J. L. Phillips, Farmer, 85 Sellers Ave., Orangeburg, S. C, says: "On several occasions I have us>d Doan's Kidney Pills procured from Dr. J. G. Wannamaker's drug store and they have always given entire satis faction." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. F?ster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. New York, sole agents for the Unit ed States. Remember the name?Doan's? and take no other. If you are not prepared to diet, don't attempt to live on love. A Paying Investment. Mr. Jchii White, of 28 Highland avenue, Houlton, Maiue, says: "Have J been troubled with a cough every winter and spring. Last winter I tried many advertised remedies, but the cough continued until I bought a 50c bottle of Dr. Kings-New Dis covery; before that was half gone, the cough was all gone. This winter the same happy result has followed: a few doses once more banished the annual cough. I am now convinced that Dr. King's New Discovery is the best of all cough and lung reme dies." Sold under guarantee at J. G. Wannamaker Mfg. Co.'s drug store. 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free. ? In the game ofVheart:, when ii doubt, alwavs leap diamonds. How to Get Strong. P. J. Daley, of 1247 W. Congress St., Chicago, tells of a way to be come strong: He says: "My moth er, who is old and was very feeble, is deriving so much benefit from Electric Bitters, that I feel it's my duty to tell those who need a tonic and strengthening medicine about it. In my mother's case a marked gain in flesh has resulted, insomnia has been overcome, and she is steadily growing stronger." Electric Bitters quickly remedy stomach, liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guar antee at J. G. Wannamaker Mfg. Co.'s drug store. 50c. IMST?NTRELIEFOF ITCHlHi Limbs Below the Knees Were Raw ?Feet Too Swollen to Get Shoes On?Sleep Completely Broken by Intense Itching and Burning Well in Two Days and Says That CUTICURA IS AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS "God bless the man who first com pounded Cuticura.- Some two months ago I had a humor break out on my limbs below my knees. They came to look like raw beefsteak, all red, and no one knows how they itched and burned. They were so swollen that I had to split my drawers open to get them on and could not get my shoes on for a week or more. I used five or six dif ferent remedies and got no help, only when applying th9m the burning was worse and the itching less. One morning I remembered that I had a bit of Cuti cura and tried it. From the moment it touched me the itching was gone and I have not felt a bit of it since. The swelling went down and in two days I had my shoes on and was about as usual. I only wish I had used the Cuticura Remedies in tho first of my troubles. They would have saved me two or three weeks of intense suffering. Dur ing that time I did not sleep an hour at a time, but was up applying such remedies as I had. Henceforth the Cuticura Remedies will be among my household gods, rest assured. George B. Farley, 50 South State St., Concord, N. H., May 14, 1907." FOR BABY RASHES Eczemag&and Irritations, Cuticura Is YOTth Its Weight In Gold. The suffering which Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment have alleviated among the young, and the comfort they have afforded worn-out and worried parents, have led to their adoption in count'ess homes as priceless for the skin and scalp. Infantile and birth humors, scalled-head, eczemas, rashes, itchings, chafings, and every form of itching, 6caly, pimply skia and .-.calp humors, with loss of hair, are speedily, perma nently and economically cured. Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Humor of Infants. Children, and Adults, ron etsts of Cuticura Soap (25c.) to Cleanse the Skin, Cuticura Ointment (50c.) to Heal the Skin, and Cuti cura Resolvent (50e.). (or In tho form of Chocolate Coated Pills. 25c. per vial of 60) to Purify the Blood. Sold tbrouchout the world. Potter Drug 4 Chcm. Corp.. Sole Pmps., Boston. Mass. or"Mailed Free. Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases. Geo. S. Backer & Son, Charleston, S. C. MANUFACTURERS DOOiiS, SASH AN'I) L LINUS. BALUSTERS. COLUMNS AX I) ETC. WINDOW AND DOOR SCREENS. Peruvian Guano' i^^^^^^^^? HIGH ANALYSES "^^M^^^^^^?^ PERUVIAN GUANO ^^^^^^^^^ SOLE IMPORTERS. ^^^^^^^ For Rent. 90 acres of fine clay land situated about 4 miles east of Sally. Most of the land ?will produce a bale to the acre. Large barns, stables; 2 ten ement houses, and a nicely finished dwelling. Will rent for year 1905 for $300. Apply to S. J. Deery, Neeces, S. C. 12-4-3t* Notice to Creditors. By virtue of the authority ve.sted in me, all persons having claims against the estaite of J. C. Jenning.5, deceased, are hereby required to prove their respective demands be fore me, on or before December 21, 19OS, or be debarred payment. ROBT. E. COPES, Judge of Probate as Special Referee. November 30, 1908. Notice -to Creditors. By virtue of the authority vested in me, all persons having claims against the estate of Alice Wash ington, dece.?ed, are hereby requir ed to prove their respective demanrls before me on or before December 21, 1908, or be debarred payment. ROBT. E. COPES, Judge of Probate as Special Referee. November 30. 190S. Notice. I will be at North station Orange burg County every Monday, hours from 10 to 2 o'clock for the purpose of buying chickens, ducks, geese, ginnea's, turkeys, hogs and cows. Will give the best market prices. J. B. Mack. 9-19-4mo. Swansea, S. C. Wanted?Sofas, lounges, couches and chairs to recover in leather, leatherette or regular upholster ing cloth. Satisfaction guaran teed. Reference given'if wantel. M. Hatch, 59 Green St. Drop me a postal. Attractive Farm for Sale. 297 acres of land in high state of cultivation, well terraced, tile drain ed and highly fertilized. Has been composted for 12 years. Almost entire tract under fence. Good pas ture. All but 40 acres in high sta'e of cultivation. 200 acres entirely clear of stumps. Plenty of fire wood. Situated on public road. Price low. Apply to J. B. TRAWICK, Auction Sale. On December 17th, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder all of my provisions consisting ot corn, fodder, hay and other feed stuffs and horses, buggy, wagons, and all of my farm appliances. The sale to take place at my home near Ellorev.-. and the terms cash. ll-20-4t W. J. BAIR. For Rent. To a reliable white tenant with small family a nice farm near Or angoburg, S. C. For further in formation apply to W. V. Izlar. Orangeburg. S. C. Jl-27-4t Guardian's Notice. On December IL, 1908, I will file with the Judge of Probate for Orangeburg County, S. C, my final account as guardian of the estate of J. M. O'Dowd; and will on that day ask for my discharge as such guardian. H. A. ODOM. November 11, 190S. *** **?* * *** *?**! * FOR SALE * j * A fine improved farm, contain- * | * ing KiSU acres, just 20 miaates * * drive from courthouse: dwelling, * * barn, stables and store house; * j * farm implements: a Hercules r " stump puller. Parties wishing * t * to locate near the city will call * I * on the undersign for price, * * terms, etc. * PHILIP RICH * * Orangelmrg, S. C. * I * * * * * ?. * * * * ? * ? * * I A suspicious woman raises a large crop of doubts. Assessment Notice. 1909. Notice is hereby given that I, or my deputy, will be at the following named places on the days specified for the purpose of taking returns of property for taxation in Orange burg county for the fiscal year 1909. All taxpayers must give the num ber of School District in which property is located. Especial ca^e should be taken in locating property in or near special school district. School trustees in the different townships are requested to meet the Auditor at these appointments and assist in the proper location of special school and poll taxes. All personal property owned on the first day of January, 1909, must be returned and all transfers of real estate noted. Bowman.Wednesday, Jan. 8 Branchville .Thursday, Jan. 7 Rowesville .Friday, Jan. 8 Canaan Church.Saturday. Jan 9 Felderville .Monday, Jan. 11 E. E. Bulls_..Tuesday, Jan 12 Vances .Wednesday, Jan. 1 i! Paiiers .Thursday, Jan. 14 E'lloree .Friday, Jan. 13 Livingston .Monday, Jan. 1-3 Dru Sawyers.Tuesday, Jan. 19 Springfield ....Wednesday, Jan. 20 Gleaton .Thursday, Jan. 21 Norway .Friday, Jan. 22 Cope .Wednesday, Jan. 2 7 North .Friday, Jan. 29 Phillips .Saturday, Jan. 30 Orangeburg Court House from Jan. 1st to Feb. 2Oth, inclusive. Office hours from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. T. M. McMICHAEL, County Auditor, O. C. Notice to Creditors. Notice is hereby given that nil persons holding claims against the estate of the late Capt. W. W. Cul ler are hereby required to present the same duly proven on or before the 15th. day of December, 1908, and all persons indebted to said es tate must make payment on or be fore the above date to the under signed or tr ^Jlaze & Herbert, At torneys, OrL cburg, S. C. WESLEY W. CULLER, CHARLES W. CULLER, FRANK W. FARN UM. Nov. 11th, 1908. Il-l3-4t For Sale. 213 acres of fine farming land, 13? acres in high state of cultivation, 50 acres*clear of stumps. One nice uine roora dwelling, 2 tenant 'houses, large barn, good stable and other outbuildings .located thereon, 2Vs miles of wire fencing Also 26 acres adjoining the above tract, new four-room cottage, new barn and stable, and poultry yard and houses, and one-half mile from the town of Elloree. S. C. One of the best equipped farms In the vicinity. Good reason for selling Apply to J. C. EVANS, Elloree, S. C. Notice of Sale. We will sell at public auction for cash, at the residence of the late David Daatzler, deceased, on the 17th day of December, 1908, all the personal property of the estate of the late David Dantzler, deceased, consisting chiefly of horses, mules and other stack; corn, fodder, hay. wagons and farming implements. Sale to commence at ten o'clock a., m. D. G. DANTZLER, J. P. ShULER, Executors of the estate of David Dantzler. deceased. Notice. The annual meeting of the present County Board of Commissioner>. consisting of Supervisor \. V. Falrej ind Commissioners D. M. Westhnry and M. C. Edwins, will be Mil Thursday, the 31st day <>r December 190S. All persons having claim-; against thj County will please file them promptly with the undersigned. By order .aid Board. 12-4-4 L. K. STURKIE, Clerk. J oyful We are now getting: our mind ready to select that Christmas gift, the greatest of the } ear's pleasure, what shall'it be? We can assist you very much whether it is for Mother, Father, Brother fnster or Sweet heart. Come look over our showing tis a real pleasure to help you select. HANDKERCHIEFS ? There is nothing so useful or acceptable as a few nice Handkerchiefs. We have a very full line to show; lovely em broidered or plain linen or lace trimmed, or lutnd-drawii work; in fact, any price for men and wo men, boys or girls, at from 5c to $2.50. Then we have a lovely line of Silk Handkerchiefs and Mufflers that make excellent gifts for your "best fellow," 25c to $1.75 each. . . Lovely assortment of Fancy Drawn Work, made by Japanese. The designs are new. An X-Mas gift of one of these will certainly bring joy. Prices start at 50c to $3.50 each. How would a nice Blanket or Comfort do? We show some very uice ones. $2.50 to $10.00. . A nice Umbrella would come in on good time, $1.00 to $3.50. A niec pair of Kid Cloves?Just find out the size; we will mail them for you. Towels also come along for X-Mas gifts. We can suit you with these, 30c to 50c each; some extra good values. Table Covers, Couch Covers, or Portiers: we have a nice assortment of colors, priced low for X-Mas-tide. We have added a line of X-Mns Hooks; some very pretty story Hooks and Teddy Hear, Sun R?nne* series for little folks, at 10c and 15c. JEWEL CASES?A fine assort ment in silver and gold finish, 50c to $2.50. Japanese Waiters, Handkerchief and Clove Boxes, priced very low, for gifts. COME AROUND WHEN OUT X-MAS SHOPPING. WE WILL BE READY MO? SEVEN MODELS $12.50 to $60.00 The Christmas money goes farther if put into an EDISON PHONOfiRAPH farther because the Phon ograph goes farther, car ries with it more pleasure for more people for a longer time than any gift you could select. Sold on easy payee ents by * FIRE, LIFE, * BURGLRAY, TORNADO 4 INSURANCE!! | 0 t 0 8 T H?Marchant Music Co i RANGEBURG, S. G. ALSO SURETY BONDS Written f H. C. Wannamaker, I represent companies that's know lobe good. Give me some of your business.