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to BE A TIME OF JOY FOR HIM {This Little Story Shows J?st What a Lot of Good Things the Bachelor Misses at Merry Christinas Time "My wile has been questioning me per the past three weeks about what it would like for Christmas." "Well, I suppose you told her?" "Yes. The first thing I thought of , 'was an umbrella. I really need aa ; (umbrella, because it is quite a die- ! "w.nce irom my quuku uj iuo nmu, euud I hare to walk It. A nice umbrella would come In handy on rainy days. Then there are some books I i *ould like very much. 1 gave her a Hat of them as nearly as I could at the tart, and have been adding to it day by day as I happened to think of something else In that line. I mentioned cuff-buttons and studs for fulldress occasions, and I gave her to understand that if she didn't feel like troubling herself over the matter I w ould be glad to take the money she had set aside for me and buy myself nine cigars. Last night I had occasion to look Into a closet we don't use much, and there I found my present, all ready to be placed before me 00 Christmas morning." "Of course, then, she hadn't adopted your suggestion as to the cigars." "No. I'm going to be made glad - 1 nnia?t *' Willi a ueaumuuj wuiacu ovia ^invn. At 011|rtfitmaja (Sim By S.E. KISERI r&i&MSSI Along the road to Bethlehem Three weary wise men slowly fared. And wondering shepherds gazed at tbaa And bowed tbe beads which they had bared? Three wise men who had iotn^yed far Rode slowly o'er the hills that night. Still following thee guiding star Whose constant beams wen booed aad bright. At Christmas time they heard a tesoe That sweetly sounded far on high; " Rgoios, ye sous of men, rejoice!" 'The words rang clearly from the Ay. The trembling wise men paused to hear The song that angels sang to them, Aad ceased to doubt and turned from fear, That Christmas night fat Bethlehem. We bury through the busy day* And in the market-place contend| 'We strive to win in shameful wave, Forsaking brother, wronging mead; We foeter greed and chug to pride. We hare do time for being kind, Ve rudely push the lame aside, | And give no guidance to the blind. We madly struggle after gain. Forgetting all the Master taught; We worship riches, and disdain To heed the message that He brought < Vet. even 80) at Christmas, love < Assails our hearts and chastens them .And brings us glad remembmnce of J That holy night in Bethlenem. We cease a little while to hate. We tarn a little while from sin; *' - .1 . a. yve greet me stiangci w m g*ic, And reaching forth we load him in. And. happily remembering ; The baoe that in the manger lay, , We idll acknowledge Him out Kmg. As they did, that first ChrWmas day. Three shadowy wise men slowly fart Along the shadowy highway still. And shadowy shepherds watch them than And see the star blaze o'er the hill. And men, whtfrerer men may dwell, SdH hear the message borne to them; That God still reigns and all is well. The star shines on o'er Bethlehem. Child's Reasoning. "Mamma, Santa Glaus Isn't married, la he?" "I don't know. Why do you think j he Isn't, dear." " 'Cause If he was Mrs. Santa I wouldn't let him stay out that way at j night" No Rsom for Any More. WiIti' tn hone- lin VOUT fitOCkia' I Christmas, Mickey?" "Naw." "Better. You might git It filled." "It's filled now." "What with?" "Holes." His Gift He gave the glr! a pair of skate*, And now his heart is full of hate; He meroly stands around and waits And Inwardly rebels at Fate, While one more favored far than he Is or may ever hope to be Kneels where she stands, so fair, so sweet, And fastens them-upon her feet Joy Ahead for Him. Don't forget that the clothes you are not going to wear any more may look mighty good to somebody. 1 5^ 200 IBSrfT -sgEr^gsg PLANTERS | 1 SUM GUANO j . ^ MAMUMCTMCS BT ? I ?-.*><- jsS^s.. "o^S^S I PHOSPHATE CO. | CHA.^OS.S.tf ?*.???:*u> mo* g ^-iffJl'''r-* raKvn?r**u MF** ^2n*er! Jj|r Most Modern and T d^r We maintain the highest sta Our trade-mark on every bag fly To produce increased yields, fen |F PHOSPl In such proportions that it furnishi mk Farmers ail thru the South testify 1 Planter; If PLANTERS! _ "T' IITRKKFERTIUZER! pJStfvetr?; % w*i??tu?ed rt g mation about the Planters | PHOSPHATE CO. : f CHARLESTONS!. | orp. r FAIR WARNING TO SANTA CLAU8. ! There ain't no 8anta Claus, I guesa, or If j there Is, why he Don't know bo very much about book- I keepln', seems to ' V*<m for tnrna rabbit* and a > Pair of skates \/S& SS&tZi one year, An<* Rl1 he wu kpCAl/AL^^^r nothln' but a Ut/ tie sister here. M And laat year when j j >? U A 1 wrote t0 hlm * rl ' And one of these ! mMUmm here spaniei d**s ^ But blame the lack, 1 > ' *" "" "' I didn't git a soli- ' J tary thine Except a cap and overooat and plated I napkin ring. rre wrote him this year that X waat a | hook-and-ladder trudk And tnayle lantern be baa one w# u t <H?yf But told him y^4 i plain and honaat ^For/X / that I don't want , things to wear. O^VT '/ I'll try to keep be- I ' oomes around ! But he's got to do much better than he ever done before; If he brings another sister In the place ! of what I'd like, Why, ril Quit bellevln' in him from thr.f minute, the old Ike! Dr Hobson's Ointment Heals Itcby Ec-j zema. The constant itching, burning sen- (| sat;on and other disagreeable forms j I x.xx lx _i j n|,;n ! I DI eczema, tetter,salt rueuiu aim aiviu ; ?ruptions promptly cured by Dr J Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Geo W Fitch of Mendota, 111, says: "I purchased a box of Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment, Have had eczema r-ver since the civil war, have been treated by many doctors, none have given me the benefit that one box of Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment has." Every sufferer should try it. We're so positive it will help you we guarantee it or money refunded. At all druggists' or by mail, 50c. Pfeiffer Chemical Co, Philadelphia and St Louis. CYPRESS ! . SASH \ DOORS BLINDS %% * i %<*> % MOULDINGS ^0+ AND MILLWORK t II ?b CHICHESTER S PILLS ! 1 HE DIAMOND BRAND. A Lndl??. A.k your Druiral.t for ' i.v,vA ( hl-clti-tfrt Uhmoiid Ilrmil/Av , jdJJSv I'll., in Bed .-nd told n :.ic\V/ TVo^} K vri, sealed *ilh Illue Kil !x>n. y/ s wl Take no oilier. Buy of jronr " yif DrusfUt. Ask for Oil M'llKK-TEH 8 1 !g DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for ?5 i JB -ears I t.ownas Best, Safest, Always RelUMo j r SOiDSVDJL'COISTSEVERVMitRf fif JtT> m VIEW OF THE 3 Fertilizer & Phospl KrtminrMv F/intnnpH Fertilizer I uv/ivu^uij ?rr uidard of excellence in the manufacture < is a guarantee that you are getting the I :ilizers must contain? SORIC ACID-AMMONIA?PO' ?s available and soluble supply of plant f to the great results secured from the use < ? "Cotton and Truck Fertilizer" > "Soluble Guano" 5 "Standard Fertilizer" s "Special Cotton Fertilizer" :>duce larger crops, enrich the soil and e ture crops. Ask our agent or write us dii ! best fertilizer for your land. Fertilizer & Phosphate Con Manufacturers Charleston, South Carolina e only the best S. C. Phosphate Fish Sera] Blood, Tankage, German Potash, etc. uj.l M IM I . . . . . I' GrowtMore^Cotton 'Plant Simple The earliest Cotton in from planting to bale. "V linter,ji?Tv We sell only the genu seed?direct from his farm. Price $1.25 per bushel. LIBERAL DISCOUNT IF ORDEI On every order sent u: 10c off this price. Order nc W. H. MIXSON SEED < ^^SoLeDistri^ THE PEOPLE , In ai n;n7rr FURS ANI H. A. MILLER, I GntpfDc Bl Individual training f o-irls. The course of es, Shorthand, Type keeping offers unsi ities to the youths ( svery reasonable pri obtained in town. ] dress, J. M. JERVEY, 8-21-6m. VVujaMiflMBaMuaMMBHunaBHMai f When in Kings The Stacl where you will get your best the market affords. stvle. *" "V ? Having recently pure! Mr. Stackley, we invite ou patronage. We will take Yours, for a Wm. B. an READ ALUTHE AI M&U If planters ! || STANDARD J| 1 FERTILIZER 1 ^ MMgj0 ?r g jfc wuro*^076 ?* _wfl iate Co. ?NS^|11: >lant In the South | >f Planters Fertilizers. >esi reruuxer ruaue. vkm rASH V bod at all times. Thousands of jf these well known brands? H . ! 9-2-2 .8-4-4 aade it more L ect for inforipany, " nun] v mm J If IfUntwfiitlll iS i to the Acre. I ins' Prolific Seed. I the World. Ninety days i ery prolific and a good fline?Mr. Simpkins' own h 25 bushels at $1.15. | RED BEFORE JANUARY I. ? s before January 1 take [ >w?the time is short. HO., - Charleston, I v South Carolina. f 'S MARKET esl) Oysters id quart sanitary cans, daily, i FRESH MEATS AND FISH N HAND DAILY n MinR^ z ?? I .'ROPRIETOR I sis Stlnl! or your boys and all English branch- , iwriting and Booklrpassed opportun-. )f the county at a ce. Board can be i ?or particulars adRrooluuillo. X. P,. itree Patronize dey Cafe money's worth and the Oysters served in any I lased this business from ir friends to give us their pleasure in serving you. square meal, id Frank Gamble J )S IN THIS ISSUE I Malta: In Charleston to enjo buying your Clothing If unable to come j orders will have our ^ times. Just tell us a i sizes and nrices. and ! isn't entirely satisfac ber that everything 1 exchange or refund o ^Bentschner Corner King and If | Charleston, Sc | CHRISTMAS DON'T FO I CHRISTMAS Watch Bracelets, La Valliei dants, Bracelets. Brooches, S + Scarf Pins, Cuff Buttons, Tie I ? Brush and Mirror, Manicure S die Mounted Umbrellas, Milite _____________ | Don't forget that we meet prices i iS. THOM t 257 King St., )l 101 I FOR BIRTHDAY CHRISTMi I WEDI Consult a firm whose re{ looks back upon more thz J Catalogue Fre< ) ? Goods sent on approval t< or who send satisi % i Visitors Always Wei > JAMES AL CHARLES 10-16-3m pi ior? YOUR CIT r of no k?Hi>r D#?liv Ivan i/vuot w* mv ? ? UNCLE SAM'S PAF Have you good wearing ap] DYEING? Send such things high grade laundry services, and prepay return charges. IDEAL L TTT-i mr ur-JA LAUNDERERS E Charlesi eaHHMMMKWH [roeageaaeaa&asisqsaKS |j We Pay Highes j| Don't give your profits away?ship d 5c money next day. We pay highes* pric II Beeswax, Tallow and old Metals, old . |f ment now. Send for Price List. jjj CAROLI [ 1 SWllLt y the the benefits of at this store. ; in person, your mail J best attention at all M bout what you want, ; J Aj if what we send you ? tory, always rememtve sell is subject to H f money. ' & Visanska I Hasell Streets, >uth Carolina. ? \ IS COMING! 1 >RCET THE I GIFT STORE! % es, Necklaces and Lockets, Pen- 1 hirtwaist Sets, Sautor Chains, ?lips, Studs, Toilet Sets?Comb, % >ets, Gold,Silver and Pearl Han- | iry Brushes. \ % and fill orders f.otn any calalogne. t -A. S dc C ?., I j| CHARLESTON, S. C. ) W aoi iop'M f PRESENTS S \S PRESENTS ? )ING PRESENTS Jlfl mtation for fair dealings ' in half a century of time. an e on Request. i ===== o| > inquirers who are known j| fl| Factory references. I come to Our Store. II o .LAN ?fc CO l~iTON, S. C. | 30=000 . T COUSIN I rery Service than given you by | I CCEL POST SYSTEM ^ parel needing CLEANING or j to us, with any linens requiring m We will promptly serve you AUNDRY I )-DATE kj IYERS CLEANERS ton, S. C. m t t Cash Prices for Jr^MH Wi ^>| -, lirect to us by express and get your jfH # es for green and dry hides of all kinds III] Rubber and Furs. Try us with a ship- III] NA HIDE & JUNK CO. | CHARLESTON, S. C. h amsEscsattSGScaGSB^ Ud ->?'t . i