The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, September 18, 1908, Image 11
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I hart known Mrs. Auilta Merit
ton yonrs whon she surprised me
cnlllnj; at my oOlcc to soo mo on i
fessioual business. She surprised
more by announcing tbnt she wis
my services In getting a rtlvoreo fi
Tom Mori vale, her husband.
I hart supposed the Merivales w
getting oil very wel' together, hut si
it supposition was dispelled by w
Mrs. Mcrlvule tolil me about their u
rled life. Froui her standpoint tli
was nothing whatever of good 1"
husband, lie was niggardly with
about everything. 11" never took
to amusements, never gave her pi
ents ami bent her down to a rldi
lously small sum in the matter
dress. lie did whatever slie dislik
no matter If be were cognizant of tl
dislike, lie would read his iicwspui
lit the break fast table, though she It
frequently told him that su< It . .nidi
was abhorrent to her. Though eve
matchbox in the house was provid
with a reeeptable for burnt matclu
he would throw them anywhere ai
everywhere, ills cig.u ashes lie thru
on tin; lloor. These and many otli
shortcomings pertaining to the lit
band I made a list of, and when th
were all In I confess the list was it
oslwwbillv f....... :.i.. i > - -
- , MMiuiM.mir iimi u(v no iiu':i
warranto 1 the words witli which
closed in.- j.loii( "And the said Thoin
I?. Mcrivale lias made her life a hi
den and altogether miserable."
I had known Merlvale, though not
intimately as his wife, and regard,
him a very good fellow. I cone link
to send for him and have a talk \vi
him, hoping that the matter might I
rettled out of court, or possibly
might effect a reconciliation, lie w
surprised that his wife laid gone
far as to seek a divorce. Indeed, 1
was not aware that she felt horse
especially aggrieved. I told him th
I would take any course he might su
gest with a view t<> satisfying his wil
i and lie asked me to delay filing tl
papers as long as possible. On li
promise not to take any legal ueth
himself 1 consented.
One morning 1 took up a paper ai
read an account of a terrible railro:
accident. I started at seeing a mm
the list of killed the name of Thoni;
1>. Mcrivale. "That ends the matter
I said to myself, "between Mcrlvn
and his wife. This is a decree of ii
vorce Unit no earthly court can gai
say."
A week later, while I was at my c
flee, Mrs. Mcrivale was announce
Sin* was dressed in mourning ai
seemed to be in frop grief. Her so
S,KK
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*sis In all respects a liberal ami il
?t<sl busba il ami Hint tin- bereav
out wiis a crushing mrrow.
The paper.', were signed, sealed an
vol ii to when 11 io door opened, ai
bo should appear but "the sali
nanus I >. Morlvale. Mrs Morlva
(withstanding her eye to tins tnu
anee, showed that her statemo
neerning lier bereavement was trut
by falling in a l'aint, from v\ hi
? soon revived.
vftor explanations as to the mixta
y had made In naming Merivi
| ong the dead lie asked his \vl
at she was doing in my olliee. S
varieated. Merivale ealled upon t
produce nn\ papers 1 might ha
u for his wife. At a knowing lo
i him I compiled. lie tend first t
o.ve papers, then the npplicati
d images. Then, looking up :it 1
e. lie said:
1'here is a sliglit discrepancy
I ?e papers. Whleli am I to eonshl
>iroot statement
rs. Merivale was cornered.
I " in!" said Merivale, looking fr<
paper to the other and rendu
ii d ilie said Thomas 1> Mcrlv:
. made her life a burden ami al
her miserable,'" then, "'That
s In all respects a liberal and
ed husband, and the bereavement
rushing sorrow.' "
Irs. Merivale buried her face in 1
ids. and In*' 11usi and looked at
1 Winked.
'resentl.v Mis. Merivale sprang
ew her arms about her lmshan
k ami, (linking with sobs, cried:
'()!i. Tom, forgive 1110!"
\s I had obsersod thai lior grief
loss of her husband was gcuultn
\v saw lliaL her repentance was g
10.
I.oi me join," I said, "In your wil
"juesl. I dare say a brooding o
mil matters produced an unfortun
suit. She thought she was in t
st, but 1 knew she was not."
Mrs. Mill vale was forgiven, nui
diove the couple have since lived
tber contentedly.
<5. II I'NTEH II AI.CE'
Why Ho Fretted.
Amatei.i Sportsman (after shoe
his h<>>l friend)-Too bad, too bad!
I 1 lionuht you were n deer. Tho
tlm Don't fret. Aiuatcur Sportsm
Don't fret! Why, man, I promised
wife a pair of horns.?Illustrated I
What's tho Use?
"Ought we not to do something 1
for the preservation of our forests
"Oh. what's the use?" answered
lit or Sorghum Impatiently. "1
| can't vote."?Washington *tnr.
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and our customers will get the I
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Our line of clothing is far supe
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what other merchants ask $5.00
rA
good selection of Cresent Tr
We c;ivrv one of the la ru'eyf at
W' also carry a full line o
invite your inspectiont
If you are looking for some ?><
,,i such as Homespuns, Ginghan
.? Drills, Me. you can always tind
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;;; We are trying- to treat the peo;
,'i; and the increase in our cash
gooc 1 people of this section appre*
t ing the 8 months this year twice
!;;; ing the same period last year. '<
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ASSOCIATION E. B. McCartha!^^28j
? ? Sawyer, Vice President; wTr^Hare 1
embracing Lexington, Aiken A resolution of th^nk* to 'He
luda counties, met in its sec- Postmaster, the carriers aod the ca '
nual convention in the city izens of Leesville generally for the ; I
eesville, S. C., on Labor day, abundant kindness and hospitality
iber 7, 1908. shown the Association was vnanmeeting
was called to order imously voted.
President of the Association, The time and place of nexf fneer
3. McCartha and was led in ing was left the Executive Comby
Rev. D. B. Gioseclose. mittee. It is probable that die next
carriers were welcomed to meeting will go to some plaee in
le by Dr. D. M. Crosson to Saluda county in order to try to et 4
he response on behalf of the feet a county organization for that
was made by W. H. Hare, county. ]
ral short and timely address- W. H. Hare, Se-J
made by Dr. E. J. Ether- (Aiken Journal and Review please 1
ostmaster Bodie, Prof. L. B. copy.)
, Rev. M. M. Brabham and
f the carriers.
most entertaining feature of j
rning session was an instruc- Achill Utand.
, t"\ *k t- ? There are few people who once Lavtattve
by Dr. D. M. Crosson: |0)f BlK,a tlw l8lnl?, of Achm '.?
forth the facts and circum-' get Its beauty. The Island lie* ci *o
leading up to the establish-' to the west const of Ireland. When
( c- ? . t, t? the skies ure blue, uiouutalns green,
f the first experimental R. P. -
*uu hLuiiin^, oops ciaa m purple ?nd(
e from Leesville. This route pink heather and the wholo plcturlugurated
on April 3. 1899 C8que talaQd ln 8UDBhlue? Place 151
a wonderland.
. D. Crosson who is still in
vice and is the oldest carrier! Consistent.
t of service in this State. ' , "Tbe ?'b0 that women t -el
: Inconstant and Inconsistent," decla s
carriers were entertained at the philosopher of folly, "are dead
by the carriers and citizens of wrong. A few years ago a girl told i ?.
le at Mr. Paul Shealy's board-'8h1cl wa? twenty-two. and ?hc
. sticks to the eamo figures today.
se. In the afternoon there Cleveland Leader.
A HEART
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c i i. \uu: do y<>,. know
1' '* ?e i. w easily an imi>n
can oe sold for the re il? what we wane iv uii .
on y >u is the fact that every piece of
FURNITURE
we sell must be just as represented or we reI
the purchase price. If you buy Good Furniture
ill be with you a life time, it will be a pleasure
>u and you wili always be satisfied. We have
[arrest and best selected stock of high and me1
irr;ti f" < i rn I f i i*.i > t l? ? C*?f . ' ^ ~? * ' "
. ,.?v > ui intui v> 111 uiw oiait. KciiicmDer mat
arc not laRing chances when you buy of us as
uarantee everything, not only the quality but
>rice, and we deliver it at your depot free of
ge to you. Jt would be useless to try to quote
prices in litis :idveriiseme:it. All that we ask
e pleasure >f showing you through our stock
naming you our price?, it we do not then sell you
II be our fault.
jitiember that you are always
welcome at
Our Store.
M M mfc ?fe
iibson-Mtller Co.,
&ftW*
Furniture of Quality.
1409 Main Street, Columbia, S. C.