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I a woman woulii be at a uisuuViinUtge. j Paul understanding these things and happy for an opportunity to lay stress on the great principle of Christian love and kindness, writes a letter of i introduction and commendation for Phoebe to the Christian brethren at I Rome. "We can imagine tonight how Phoebe's heart welled up with joy as she carefully folded this letter as one of the greatest prizes she should carry with her to Rome. How many times on that long journey would she read it, and think of home, and the church, and Paul, and then turning her thoughts westward think of Rome in all her splendor and the prospect or | meeting Christians there?men and women not bound to her by the ties . Qf blood?but by the stronger ties of i Christian brotherhood and sisterhood. [ How they would help her, and send j her back home rejoicing. "Paiii'c nnmmpndation of Phoebe. I I think, is one of the finest in all literature. The basis of his commendation of this woman beginning the journey to Rome, and his calling upon the Christians in that great world-centre to give her a welcome worthy of Christ's Deonle, and aid her in what ever she should need their assistance, j gives us the message that we desire, j by the help of God, to present to you j tonight. . "Since the graduating class of the | high school of 1912 is composed al-: most entirely of girls, and since very few sermons are preached to girls, we shall depart from the beaten paths and direct our words more especially to the young women present. It shall j not be my purpose or intention to j 'come before you tonight with smooth, | eloquent words to cast flowers at your teet, but to present some oi trie serious and real things that count for much in life. Hence I may say some things that will not enitertain and please you, but they ought to be said, and there is not better time to say them' than on an occasion like this. "Let me direct your attention to: "1. The Basis of Paul's Commendation of Phoebe. "To commend people of give a recommendation to any one is a serious matter. A great deal more serious than people often think. A good recor ivo trv on nmvnrthv 1JLU1UVUUU^AV/Ii ? v/ tV (All U11 " VI V.HJ person nay help that person to get a j good position, but it may work hard-i ship, and bring even ruin to many i | others. On the other hand a good recommendation given to a worthy i person may not only do that person good, but bless hundreds of others.; ' So men of thought and seriousness are careful in giving recommendations. Paul was a devout, earnest, serious, j and thoughtful man, and did not commend people without good reasons. *'Let us note tonight that Paul did not commend Phoebe for certain things cherished, and esteemed high by j most young women today. He d^d not commend her for her wealth, however, tx/oqit-Kv 0V10 mav have 110071 Ue T* vwii/uj onv^ intAj ? v xxv uiu not commend her for her personal charms?he did not tell the people at Rome that she was a beautiful woman, j He did not even tell them about her .accomplishments, however . accomplished she may have been. He did ^ot say, I commend her because she can dance with the grace of a Venus,! ior handle a deck of cards with more; skill than a Sunday school quarterly j or oioie. ne aia not coinmeiia ner to those strangers in Rome becaupe kept up with the latest styles and , fashions. H.? did not pay, 'I commend j ninto you, our sister, Phoebe, because - she is a rich, charming, and accom-j - plished social idol.' But why did he commend her? Hear me, my dear j young friends, Paul commended her j - to the strangers at Rome tor virtues needed by the young women of today more than all else. Paul commended Phoebe: i '"(1) Because she was a christian?! 'Our sister,' he said. "(2) Because she was a servant, a worker, in the church at Cenchrea. i "{3) Because she was a succourer, or helper, of many. Probably a dea- j coness. <4(4) Because she was a staunch; friend of his, and aided him in ! great work of the promulgation of the I gospel of .Tesus Christ." "Every year witnesses the srand spectacle of a great army of young people marching out into the world. ; The members of this graduating class*! i here tonight are just beginning to get! read}' for the journey. I would not dis- j 'courage you. I would not be guilty of I demolishing your air-castle or disturbing your pleasant dreams, but I would ratb-er put you 011 your guard, and | prepare you for some things that will inevitably meet ycu on the way. "Christianity has done more for woman than any other creature in the world. It has lifted her out of slavery and degredation, and made her the queen of the home. It has placed her in a position of wonderful influence a ml power. But even in a Christian land young women should not i'org?*t that there are many things that de- j stroy their usefulness. Let me men- j tion a few in order to bring home to | you some serious thoughts and les- j I sons: "(1) The desire for a life of luxury and ease. ! "As some one has said: 'One of the: most noticeable of the outward signs j of Christian civilization is the honor i paid to woman. In heathen lands j baby girls are unwelcome, daughters are bartered away at the earliest possible age, and wives are slaves. With us the daughter is regarded as the flower of the family. That she may be well dressed, accomplished and charming is the ambition and pride of the entire household. This is as it should be. Probably no other one influence makes so much for unselfishness and family honor as a chivalrie devotion to the women of the household.' "But sometimes a girl takes advantage of this generous impulse of the family. The desire for luxury and ease grows by what it feeds upon. The eagerness to keep up appearances in a fast set, to be characterized by sparkle, and shimmer, and silk-lined rustle, leads many a girl to demand expensive clothes, ornaments, and pleasure trips beyond the ability of fho fami 1 v nurse. Verv often such girls are a millstone around their father's necks. 'There is a story that when the barbaric hordes were trying to storm the great city of Rome, a girl, moved by vanity and desire for display, offered to open the gates of the city if they would give her what they had on their arms, meaning their golden ornaments. The offer was accepted, but as soon as the soldiers were inside the gate they took off I from their arms, not the ornaments, but their heavy shields, and cast them on the wretched girl, crushing her to death.' Many a girl by her extrava gance has thrown open the citadel of her father's resources to an army of creditors. Xo true-hearted girl can afford to act thus. "(2) The tendency to fall into the habit of gossip. "One of the evidences of original sin, or the fall of man, is the tendency to tell the worst thing you know about a person rather than the best. The fact that Mr. and Mrs. Honeymoon are living in peace attracts little attention. But let there be even a hint that they are not harmonious., and what a whisnerins: and nodding over the teacups! "Not long since a certain young wo-; man was asked why her club held such | long meetings. She replied that noj one dared to be the first to go, as she > knew the others would begin talking | about her as soon as she was gone.' So all staved until all had to go. "Jesus said, 'Blessed are the peace- j makers: for they shall be called the-j children of God.' The general idea of a peace-maker is one that steps in be-! tween combatants. But I believe that j little girl had a broader and larger idea of the word, when she came in and said: 'Mamma, I have been, a peacemaker today.' The mother was' astonished, and said, 'Why? How?'! The little girl said, 'I knew something, j and didn't tell it' "(3) The danger of becoming lazy. I "The average society girl spends; enough time in idleness to perfect herself in music, art, elocution, l*tera-1 ture, or any'of the accomplishments. How great is the pity that with a world full of knowledge, and useful accomplishments, so many of our young wo- j men are content to fritter away the. golden hours of youth in frivolity, idle ness, ana pronuess pleasure, we j agree with Rev. W. B. Millard when i he says: 'Every girl should have an j accomplishment. If her specialty is j the high and delicate art of breadmak- ' ing, she should pride herself on making the best bread in the neighborhood. If it be music, she should qualify herself to delight the ears of all who know her. If the preference be I for fancy work, she should fill her own home and the homes of her friends 1 with articles of usefulness and beau- j ty. If her taste is for service, and she decides to make a Sunday school class ^ her special object, she should work at; it seven days in the week, carrying the class on her heart and doing everything she can think of for their wel- ' fare.' After all, dear young friends, j the direct path to happiness and joy j is not found by way of frivolity, idleness, and profitless pleasure, but! through usefulness, culture and ser-j vice. j "(4) Alcohol worst for: "Woman's greatest enemy is alco* * * ' ' 1 ? ? ' ? * <-rV? ^ M f AW/V f I noi. it is to woman s mgucoc uhcicol and welfare to have man sober and industrious. Alcohol makes him vicious and lazy. Not infrequently, at | the invitation of the bride this demon j gains access to the home disguised as ! champagne or wine. The home be^ hnvol and thA srallanf. hns 1 CV i*v ? V4J ^o iband a raving sot. The fight is oil i I Eat All ! Want to Now. No More Gas on the Stomach or Sour Stomach. ' No More Heavy Feeling After Meals or Constipation. 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CO.t Props., Cleveland.Ohio For sale by W. E. Pelliam & Son. * T/^a ITM 1 T*/\*TP iNUlVlirMAilUrMd. For Congress. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Congress from the Third Congressional District of Southx Carolina, subject to the action of the voters of the district in the Democratic primaries. s Marcus C. Long. For State Senator. Col. D. A. Dickert is announced as a ca.auiua.it: iui oiaie scudiui nuu:; Newberry county, and will abide the rules of the Democratic party. Alan Johnstone is hereby nominated for reelection to the State Senate from Newberry county, subject to the result of the Democratic primary election. For House of KepresentatlTes. Arthur Kibler is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to the' Legislature from Newberry county, i subject to the Democratic primary. C. T. Wyche is hereby announced as j a candidate for re-election to the leg-1 islature, and will abide the rules of I the Democratic party. I Geo. S. Mower is hereby nominated ! for the House of Representatives, sub- i ject to the rules of the Democratic j primary. , S. TV. Young is hereby nominatedj for the House of Representatives, sub- J ject to the rules of the Democratic! primary. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature from Newberry county, and will abide the rulos \JI uie JL/wuiuui aciu yiiiiiaij J. H. Chappell. For Sheriff. Being conscious of the fact that I have discharged the duties of thei Sheriff's office to the best of my abil-; ity, and believing that I have the en-j dorsement of the majority of the people of Newberry county, to this end, Ij again announce myself a candidate, j subject to the decision of the Demo- j cratic primary. M. M. Buford. j i I i I hereby announce myself as a can-; didate for Sheriff of Newberry county,1 subject to th > Democratic primary. Cannon G. Blease. For County Auditor. Eug. S.'Werts is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election as Coun- \ ty Auditor, subject to the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Auditor of Newberry coun I J', SUUJCUL tU LiiC a-liv, }ji ijuiax j . J. B. Halfaere. I _ i i For County Treasurer. Jno. L. Epps is hereby announced; as a candidate for re-election as County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic primary. For Coroner. F. Marion Lindsay is hereby anI nounced as a candidate for Coroner of Newberry county, subject to the i Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself as a canI didate for Coroner of Newberry couni ty, subject to the Democratic primary. S. J. Cromer, j The N Capital ? mi I You ma) or it matter some of yoi to save tor able to i "The Ban Four Per ? JAS. McINTOSH, 1 hereby announce myself as a can- j didate for Coroner of Newberry coun- j ty, subject to the Democratic primary, j J. R. Bouknight. j For County Superintendent of Education. I am a candidate for election by the people of Newberry county to the office of County Superintendent of Education, which office I am now filling for an unexpired term by appointment from the State Board of Education. I will abide the result of the Democratic primary. Elbert H. Aull. I j J. B. O'Neall Holloway is announced as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education and will abide the rules of the primary. For Supervisor. ? * ' -e xt T To tne voters oi i\ewueriy v/uuulj. At the solicitation of many friends I have concluded to make the race for supervisor, and if elected I will stay on the job and work for the best interest of the county and will give you the best service that I am capable of; I kereby pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. tit a rr;n i vt . a. mix. j I I I announce myself as a candidate J for re-election to the office of County-' Supervisor for Newberry county, sub-j ject to the rules of the Democratic j primary. L. I. Feagle. J i J. Monroe Wicker is hereby an-1 nounced as a candidate for County J Supervisor, subject to the Democratic j primary. For Clerk of Court. John C. Goggans is hereby nominat- i ed as a candidate for re-election as j Clerk of Court for Newberry county and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. James D. Wheeler is announced as a j candidate for Clerk of Court for New-' berry county, subject to the rules of I tha npmnpratin riartv. and will abide I the result of the Democratic primary. For Master, I hereby announce myself as candidate for re-election as Master for wherry county, subject to the Dem- i ocratic primary. H. H. Rikard. lewberry Savings Stock, - $5C ^ a ?or\x71 IV^VVVl. I & 1 ' be a Farmer, or a Miller, or < s not what your trade or pro ar money in the bank. It w a rainy day or a day when y earn as mncb as now. ik That Always Has Tiu Cent Interest Paid on Savings President J. E. NO For County Commissioner. W. P. Pugh is hereby announced as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary. Joe W. Epting is hereby nominated for the office of Sub-Supervisor, and! is pledged to abide by the results of the Democratic primary. Friends. * \ I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner and will abide the result of the Demo cratic primary. J. S. Watts. I hereby announce myself as a can* j didate for re-election as County Com- j missioner, subject to the Democratic j primary. L. C. Livingstone. I am a candidate for re-election as I County Commissioner, and will abide j the rules of the Democratic primary, j Custus L. Leitzsey. j Thomas L. B. Epps is hereby an- I nounced as a candidate for County Commissioner, and will abide the result of the Democratic pnmary. J. Pierce Harmon is hereby announced as a candidate for County Commissioner, and will abide the rules of the Democratic party. Magistrate >"os. 1 and 8. I ^hereby announce myself as a candidate for Magistrate for Nos. 1 and 8 Townships, and will abide the rules of the Democratic primary. W. 0. Wilson. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election as Magistrate for Xos. 1 and S townships of Newberry nmintv T P QoTTITllp V^VUUVJ 41* v* j Magistrate >"o. 2. S. J. D. Price is Iierebv announced ' as a candidate for Magistrate for No. 2 township and will abide the rules of the Democratic primary. [ hereby announce myself as candidate for Magistrate for No. 2 Township, and will abide the rules of the Democratic primary. C. H. Alewine. I For Magistrate >"o. 3. Township. I iim a candidate for Magistrate fr?r ; Bank ),000,00 ? , i ! wi /I i Carpenter, fession, put ill help yon . t on may not 9 i Money" > Deposits 8WOOD, Cashier . J - ** W " ~ * J - I No. 3 Township, Newberry county, and ^vill abide result of the Democratic primary. Jno. Henderson. Magistrate >'o. 6. George H. Martin is hereby announced as a candidate for Magistrate for No, 6 township, and will abide the results of the Democratic primary. Wm. M. Dorroh is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election as Magistrate for No. 6 Township, subject to the Democratic primary. For Magistrate No. 7. The many friends of Mr. W. R. Reid hereby announce his as ac andidate for Magistrate for No. 7 township, and pledge him to abide the rules of the Democratic party. W. P. Allen, is hereby announced as a candidate for Magistrate for Xo. 7 Township, subject to the Democratic :? ^w piJiuai v. iiL<xuy riicuuo. For Magistrate >'o. 10. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for magistrate for No. 10 township subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. E. H. Werts. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Magistrate No. 10 Township, and will be subject to Democratic pri: mary. H. B. Richardson. \ Magistrate No. 10. J. A. Kinard is hereby announced as a candidate for Magistrate for No. 10 township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. ^Magistrate 3fo. 11. . Bachman T. Richardson is hereby announced as a candidate for Magistrate for Xo. 11 township, and *will abide the rules of the Democratic primary. For Magistrate. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Magistrate for No. 11 Town SUUJtTCL tu illC l U1CO Ui. JL/v^iwv cratic primary. J. T. Kinard.H. H1. Ruff is hereby announced as a candidate for Magistrate for No. 11 township, subject to the Democratic primary. / , NO SIR, I CAN'T GET APPENDICITIS