The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-27
Crowd Estimated at About
$500.
FINE SPEECHES.
Good Work of o Laurems
Teacher.
Great Satisfaction Expressed for the
Services Of Miss Suliivau-SOme
Of the Many Visitors.

JONES, S. c., May %. - Notwith-
standing the threatening weather an
immense crowd, perhaps $500 attended
the picnic. DR.. Jones presided and the
exercises we're opened with prayer by
DR.. ]. o. Martin OF Princeton. The ex-
ercises were splendid and reflected
great credit upon the teacher, Miss
Meta Sullivan. A diploma was pre-
sented to Miss Hughes.
Mr.. A. g. Todd in we'll chosen re.
marks presented the following prizes:
Mr.. Walter Jones-Highest average.
Miss Lala Jones - Second highest
average.
Miss Annie Hughes-Attendance.
Miss Lula ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Rev. w. B. Duncan, DR.. Pell, DR..
Mccain, Mr.. A. @. Todd aud Hon. r..
a. Cooper made f~orceful aud eloquent
speeches.
Profs. w. p. Culbertson and Mr.. O..
A. Fuller, former teachers of the sohool
were called upon and responded with
short talks.
There was a game OF ball between
Hodges and Coronaca, which resulted
in favor OF Hodges. The ball game vas
greatly enjoyed and we are very thank
full to the visiting teams for contribut-
ing to the occasion.
Messrs. Chandler, Woods, Davis 81
Co, had charge of the refreshment
stand and did a splendid business.
The music furnished by the Prince
ton Band was inspiring.
DR.. Jones in behalf OF the patrons
and trustees thanked Miss Sullivan for
her faithful, efficient and thoroughly
satisfactory work. He assured her
that as conclusive proof of their APP
probation Of her services they would
be pleased to secure her services again
If she decided to teach and would ever
hold in grateful remembrance her kind
ness to them.
In conclusion we wish 10 express u
heartfelt thanks to all our friends for
honoring us with their presence and
trust that they enjoyed the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. O. Rasor of Cross
Hill, Prof, and Mrs. w. p. Cuibetson
of Mountville. Major G.. W. Culbert-
son, EXON; Mr.. Joel Blackwell, Due
West; Mr.. Joe Moore, Owingsvi'le; Mr..
G. w. Babb, Paul; Mr.. and Mrs. g. A.
Fuller, Alma; Mrs. Joseph Sullivan,
Messrs. Fleming, GilkersOn, CARING
ton, Dunklin and Hon. w. G. Irby,
Laurens; Mr.. j. r. MCGEE, Due West;
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Franklin and Prof.
Reed, Cokesbury; Mr.. r. w. Sullivan,
Honea Path; Mr.. Blake, Coronaca. Mr..
J. B. Medlock, Hodges; Mr.. J. T. Med
lock and MI. Gamewell Major, Green
wood; Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch Mitchell,
Fri; Judge Acker; Mr.. T.. w. Graham
and Rev. Elgin, Donalds; Mrs. &c cork
Rock Hill and hundreds Of others
greeted US with their presence, smiles
and encouragement at the picnic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abercrombie of Foun-
tain Inn, recently visited tn cir daugh
ter, Mrs. Broadus Roper.
Messrs. b. @. Graham, Jno. Davis and
Hasel III. Smith attended the reunion
In Columbia. They report a pleasant
trip.
On the night of the 18th inst. Geo.
Young a shot by another negro. The
shot entered above the knee and lodged
in dangerous proximity of the femoral
artery. DIR. Jones cut the bullet out
and his patient is doing we'll.
Mr.. Willie Jones and his classmate,
Mr.. G.. Wells Vaughn of Kershaw, az.
ter spending several days at the form.
er's home have returned to Wofford,
MADE YOUNG AGAIN.