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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-01

of families in this country with rela-
tives who years, perhaps generations
back, went to America, and became lost
to all knowledge of their connections
here. These relatives, seeing that some
one, in similar circumstances, has died
and left a large fortune to his distant
and unknown relations, Immediately
think that they too might also have
been sought for, and that fortune
may be awaiting them. So they write
to make inquiries, and after that are
quickly induced to forward fees for
the search of the record, and then fur
Their fees for tracing the relationship,
and later on still further fees for doc
uments and proofs. and sometimes, II
they have any money left by this time,
further fees and costs for a supposed
law suit. Many a poor ignorant family
has been drained dry of all its saw
ings and been ruined in this way.
Another trick frequently adopted Is
to send out a story that some aErrA-
cultural laborer in Ireland has JUS
inherited a million in America, or that
some tramway car conductor IN
America, Australia and the other colo
MES, many of them descendants of good
families in England, readily believe
that money may have been left here TO
their ancestors, and only needs claim
ing to be obtained.
Some time ago a solicitor in the city
was employed as the agent OF an
American firm. He told representa-
tive at the time that though he al
ways assured the applicants that moth
ing would come of the inquiries, they
always insisted on having their names
and fees sent on to America, and were
so confident that money was awaiting
them that often they rather suspected
his advice as having been given merely
to put them off the scent after they
had parted with all the necessary
clues.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-01
OLD SCHEME.
How FOrtune-Seekers Lose Money
by Trying to Recover Ancestral
Estates


From the London News.
1t may be that the advertisement in
this case was merely cruel hoax. But
in America the fleeing of credulous
tortune-hunters is regular business,
which makes large profits, and keeps
agents on this side of the water One
OF the methods adopted by these hui
man sharks for catching their victims
is to insert in the newspapers bogus
advertisements similar to that which
brought these two old men to this coun-
try. They do not want to find the per-
sons named; in all probability no such
persons as those mentioned in the ad-
vertisements ever existed, but in 9TH
ers, for the sake of verisimilitude,
names are used seeking men who are
known to be dead. The advantages
obtained from such advertisements arc
gained indirectly. There are thousands
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15
TYLERSVILLE NEWS.
Mr.. Boyd at Sandy Springs-Otllcr
Items of Personal Interest.

TYLERSvILLE, July, 1l.-Rev. Boyd
preached an able sermon at Sandy
Spring on yesterday.
Miss Ella Peterson is spending this
week with her sister, Mrs. p. X. Aber-
crombie.
Miss Annie Mckinley of Laurcns is
visiting Miss Annie Lou Little.
Mr.. John Langston and family vis-
tied DR.. Moseley's family last week.
Mr.. Ellwood billiard paid his parents
a flying visit last week,
Mrs. w. p. Childres, of Laurens Wis
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. p.
billiard last week.
Mr.. Jocky Saxon and nephew, Mas
ter Jocky Murn dined at Mr.. II. p.
Poole's Sunday and was joined in the
afternoon by Mr.. j. III. Powers.
A number of our farmers contem-
plate visiting Clemson during the
Farmers Convention at that place.
The health ofour community is some
what improved, though we are still in
sympathy with Mr.. Fred Littles fami-
ly, who have had several cases OF fever,
and still have little one suffering
with fever.
SWEET-FORGET ME NOT.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

to spend the day and night. While
they wero gone Mr.. Wham wrote a
note over Miss Coleman's signature to
Miss Simpson, q young lady of about
Is, niece OF Mr.. Ramage and daughter
OF Mr.. Simpson. This rote, it is said.
invited Miss Simpson over to spend the
night The mother Of Miss Simpson
got hold OF the noe and, knowing
that Miss Coleman had gone to Clin-
ton, asked the negro who brought the
note who wrote it and the negro said
Mr.. Wham had sent il. The Simpsons
suspected sinister motives in Mr. E.
Wham's writing the note and of courss, i,
Miss Simpson did not go to the Whams.'
Mr.. Ramage was sent for TO come to
the SIMPSONS as well as others OF the
Simpsons connections and relations.
Anyhow, it is reported here to-day
that several parties, among them Ram
age, went to Whams this morning to
see Wham about his having written
such note to Miss Simpson, the niece
of Ramage. Mr.. Wham was expect
ing trouble and was fortified in his
house when the killing occurred just
how and why it is not known here at
this writing.
When the psrties surrounding the
house saw that Mr.. Ramage was killed
they charged the house and Wham
evacuated by the back door, the other
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

the movements of the crowd, ordered
Blakely out of his yard. Then Blakely
called to Ramage that he thought
Wham was trying to get out OF the
house. Ramage went into the back
yard, as IL to Gu. him off. Wham first
went ups airs and returned immedi-
atoly, and started through his house
towards the back. Finding Ramage
there, he shot and killed him instantly
and escaped through the woods Mrs.
Wham entreated Rsmage earnestly
not to go back there: she fearing the
result. There being no one else in the
back yard, it. was not known for two
hours but what Wham was IN the
house still, and others feared to go to
Mr. Wham for all that while.
The house was finally searched and
it was found that Wham had gone,
which they presumed he did when he
first shot Ramage. Wham used 81
calibre Remington rifle, which was af-
terwards found buried in the sand not
far from his house. Mr.. Ramage fell
face downward and had his PISTOL in
his hand.
The sheriff was wired for and the
Governor asked for bloodhounds, which
CRIME to the scene at 2o'clock but could
not follow the trial. There was much
talk about lynching Wham at first, but
after both sides had been considered,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15
SILVER WEDDING
CELEBRATED.
DR., and Mrs. Martin Gave
Reception.
HANDSOME PRESENTS.
Lavish and Beautiful were
Decorations.
An Auspici0us Event IN the Lives Of q
Poplar Laurens COuple-Many
Guests Attended.
HANDSOME PRESENTS.

DIR. and Mrs. B. T.. Martin gave a
beautiful reception at their home, the
Bendella Hotel, last Saturday evening.
Many guests were present and numer-
GUS handsome presents in silver were
sent.
The parlors, halls and dinino room
were lavishly and tastefully de grated,
white flowers, white and silver ribbons
predominating in the color scheme.
The dining table, in the form of q
cross, had for its center piece pyra-
mid of tapers, % in number represent
ing the years of welded life.
Among the out of town guests were
Hon. and Mrs. M. f. Ansel of Green
vile, Miss Lucia Martin of Ora and
Rev. G.. M. Boyd.
A pretty feature was the presence OF
a bevy of beautiful girls, costumed in
white, with silver ornaments, who
acted as Mattresses when the re-
freshments were served.
Presents were sent from many friends
at distance as we'll as by Laurens peo-
pie, testifying to the popularity of DR..
and Mrs. Martin and everybody joined
in wishing them the greatest joy and
continued happiness.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15
COMMON PLEAS
COURT HAS MET.
Judge Charles q. Damtzler
is Presiding.
FIRST TERM HERE.
Trial of Jury Cases is
Proceeding.
No Great Amount OF Business Is TO be
Disposed 0f-Some Of the
Cases.
FIRST TERM HERE.

Monday morning Judge Charles G.
Dantzler, of Orangeburg opened the
summer term of the court of common
pleas, for the trial of civil cases. Steno-
graphcr Motto was in his seat.
Not great deal of business Is before
the court. Plenty of jurymen were
present but it was some time before u
case was ready for trial. One little case
was tried Monday.
Tuesday morning the case of Mrs. Z.
G.. Battle against the G. N. 81 l.. Ry.
Co., a suit for the loss of trunk, be-
gan. 1t resulted in verdict of $l2i.
for the plaintif.
Among lawyers here are Messrs.
Harry j. TIayneswOrth of Greenvillc,
Solicitor Sease of Spartanburg and Ben
Townsend of Union.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15
SIMPSON ITEMS,
Birthday Dinner by Mr.. Il. Il. Simp-
SON Other News.

SIMPSON, Ju'y, IL Mr.. T. II. Adair
and Mrs. Il. III. Adair spent Friday
night with Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Stone.
On the 4th inst. quite large crowd
gathered at the beautiful home of Mr..
and Mrs. II. II. Simpson to celebrate
his 10th birthday. AT noon q bounti-
full dinner was st which was greatly
enjoyed.
Mr.. w. w. Stone and son, Willie,
went to Pel2er Friday to visit relatives.
Our Sunday School at Union is in IL
nourishing condition with 81 scholars.
Mrs. b. f. Terry is quite sick at this
writing.
YUCUTAN
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15
NEWS OF THE WORLD.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Observation-Disclosures
The Pope is still alive but dying
slowly.
Roosevelt has appointed II. s. Oil
Yer OF New York assistant secretary of
war. He is white man, by the way.
A Madison, Ga, nesro, charged with
attempting the usual crime, has "been
Lost" The snpposition is that he was
disposed of.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15
M. l.. Copeland,
REAL ESTATE, STOCKS AND BONDS
FIRE INSURANCE.
Sales Negotiated, Rents Collected,
Property Managed.


Money to loan on faI m lands at 8 per
cent interest.
FOR RENT--Two 5-rOom cottages, cor
ner Katharine and Beaufort Streets,
near Furniture Factory, at $500.
Three room house, with basement on
Simpson ST.
Five room house on Hampton, ST., at
800.
FOR SALE.
For SALE E-One 10-rocm house on
West Main Street.
For sale in Clinton, s. C.--Three va
cant store lots In good location.
Block OF nice store rooms on Public
Square, Laurens. 49,
-Four acre lot with houses on East
One @ and one. half acre yacaptlo lot, East
i Main Street.
nut ST.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15
Your Guests Will Praise 1t.

Why not try sack of Bransford's
"Clifton?" You will never know how
good it is until you try it. Your neighboc
finds it the best flour in the market and
your home people as we'll as your
guests will praise your bread and pas
try il made OF "Cifton" Hour.
II. N. Barksdale,
M. III. Fowler.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15
MERCHANTS NEWS.

Jast in Buist New Turnip Seeds. One
four n pound package 10 cents. No
danger of getting the wrong kind.
Kennedy Brcs.
Just arrived shipment of hall
racks. Th Sc are solid oak, we'll fin
ished, with large size mirrors, and at
prices worth your consideration.
S. M. g. L. III. Wilkes.
Our New Discoveryissold by w. w.
Dodson, Laurens Drug Co. and Youngs'
Pharmacy under an absolute guar
antcc.
We are headquarters for refrige-
tors, water coolers. ice cream freeZers,
jelly tumblers, fruit jars, extra caps
and extra rubbers.
S. M. & E. H. Wilkes.
A beautiful line of fine umbrellas
aud parasols just received to 60 at re-
duced prices.
j. L. Minter g. Bor.
Each one of Bucks Stoves and
Ranges are made of the best material
and equipped with all the latest i'm
provements. Sold only by
S. NJ. & e. Ell. Wilkes.
Have you ever worn an American
Beauty Corset? If not, try one--com-
fort, style, durability.
The Hub.
Special value in solid black and solid
white Orgaudy.
w. G.. Wilson s. Co.
Now is the time to use international
Stock Food to prevent your stock from
dying by use of damaged corn. Every
package guaranteed.
r. p. Milan & Co.
Our ten cents cents counter is loaded
down with large assortment of useful
articles for the home.
s. M. & E. II. Wilkes.
See our mems $500, So so and 81 so
Wool Crash Suits. You can't touch
them elsewhere for the price.
Davis, Roper 81 Co.
Always remember that we pay the
freight to any point in South Caroiioa
on all bi Is bought of us amounting TO
ten dollars over.
s.. M. & b. II. Wilkes.
See us for anything In millinery.
End-of the-season prices prevail.
The Hub.
Special bargains in our millinery de-
partmcnt and dry goods department.
Davis, Roper 81 Co.
See us before buying Ladies and
Misses slippers. Price to please.
The Hub.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

Our New Discovery is qua an.eed to
put your Stomach, Liver and Bowels in
healthy condition. Write Il. j..
Duckett, Sheriff of Laurens county il
you doubt 1T. -
Fancy white curtain swiss just open
ed. w. G.. Wilson g. Go.
l hereby forbid anyone to hire or
harbor Garfield Sullivan who is under
contract with me. r. l.. Woln, Alma
Straw Hats in great variety. Cal
and see them.
Davis, Roper & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

eide. About twelve or fifteen promi-
nent citizens OF this city went as a
posse.e Governor Hayward was tele-
grsphed to for bloodhounds to be sent
to Clinton. 1t is rumored on the streets
this morning that there is some talk of
lynch'ng if the accused is caught. But
Saer.m Duckett and his posse are able
to protecs the slayer of Mr.. Rmage
when they get him in charge. At is
not known here in which direction
Wham went when ho left, but it Is sup
posed that he went out towards EnOrce
River, either in Union or Spartanburg
counties, making for the North Caro-
lima border. Telephone messages have
beon senl to all this surrounding towns
to apprehend HIM. 1t is thought by
many that Wham will resist arrest to
the last extremity, and 1t Is known
that he is armed with q Winchester RI
fle and pistols.
ORIGIN OF THE TROUBLE.
The details of the unfortunate kill
ing are hard to obtain. 1t seems that
trouble had been brewing for two or
three days. Mr.. Tom Simpson lived
across the railroad from Mr.. Wham's.
and Mr.. Simpson is tho bro'her-in-law
of Mr.. Rimage. On Monday Mrs.
Wham and Miss Cole man, who WAS Wis
it!ug at Mr.. Wham's, went to Clinton
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels,
the liver and kidneys strong and ac-
tive. Burdock Blood Bitters does 1t.
Dlphtheria relieved in twenty min
utes. Almost miraculous. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. AT any drug store.
Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Essly cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

more conservative feelings prevailed.
Under the circumstances many think
Wham could not have done otherwise
and others condemn him very severely
Four or five hundred people went
to the scene during the day. Wham
came to his present home about five
years ago from near Fountain Inn, s.
c., and many of his friends from that
place and Laurens came down to-day
He may be ynched il caught by Slmp,
sons and Ramage friends, but this is
not likely. 1t is thought that he will
go to some place OF safety AID give
himself up.
G f.
LAURENs, July Especial: This city
was s'artlol when the news reacht
here this morning about 8 o'clock that
Mr.. Wham had shot and killed Mr..
Fate Ramage at Mr.. Wham's home
about s,X miles east of this city and
three miles west of Clinton. Both par
ties arc prominent citizens, highly re-
spectacle and large, prosperous farm
ers. Sheriff Duckett was notified that
Mr.. Wham, after the shooting, had
fled for parts unknown and that the
citizens of the surrounding country
were in a state Of intense excitement.
The sheriff Immediately organized q
posse and left for the scene Of the homi-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

Every bottle of Our New Discovery
guaranteed.
Two bottles of Our New Discovery
cures Eczema when II bottles of other
medicines failed. Write Mr.. S. l.. Da-
Wis, Baurcns, S. c., about it.
Our New Discovery is the greatest
Blood Purifier ever sold. Try it and
know for yourself. Remember it's guar.
anteed. Price $l.00.
A big lot Of shirts just receivedt
worth 40 and so cents to go at 25 cents
j. E. Minter & Bro.
Our New Discovery cures Sour Stom-
ach and feavy feeling after eating
Guaranteed.
Light weight Goa Is and striped pants.
Just the thing for the hot weather.
Prices right.
j. T.. Minter & Bro.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

1t is understood that an application
for bail will be made by Mr.. Wham
through his attorneys before Judge
Dantzler today. The hour for the hear.
ing has not been fixed.
EX-Solicitor Schumpert of Ncwberry
has been employed to assist i'm the
prosecution and will appear with Solici
tor Sease today in the hearing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-15

TRY
Pond Lily Cream
FOR SUNBURN AND TAN.
Price 25 cents.
DODSON'S DRUG STORE.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-11-18
GRAND EXCURSION.
Special Train for oAc and U of 0 Foot
hall Game Saturday at Eupene.


ball Game Saturday at Eugene.
A grand excursion of OAC stud.
ents and others is to go to Eugene
Saturday to see the great game Of
football between the OAC and
State University elevens, A special
train has been arranged for. and it
is expected that the number of ex-
cursionists will run into hundreds.
The train is to leave at about nine
o'clock in the morning and return
Immediately after the game, reach
ing Corvallis early in the evening.
Four coaches are now figured on
for the train, but if the sale of tick
cts justi6es, more will be provided,
The round trip rate is 81 so. A
large number of tickets has already
been sold.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-11-18
INTERSTATE GAME.
Associated Press Account OF ofSaturdav's
Contest at Seattle.

Contest at Seattle.
Six to five in favor of Washing
ton is the score of the football game
between the e1evens of the State
Universities of Oregon and Wash
ington at Seattle last Saturday.
The account ofthe game as sent
out by the associated press for the
smaller newspapers on the Coast is
as follows:
''In the hardest fought gridiron
battle that has been seen in the
state of Washington for years,
Washington this afternoon defeated
Oregon by a score of 6 to S. The
game was played in wind that was
all but a gale and icy rain. The
victory was decisive and the diff
ference in the strength of the two
team is greater than the score in
dicates. Oregon for nearly the
whole of the game had the wind di-i
rectly at her back and Templeton's
kicking was largely responsible for
fact that Washington did not make
the score larger.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-11-18

Mrs. Ruth Clark returned Friday
from four months visit at Vale and
Pendleton.
After few day visit with friends.
Miss Lucy Sitton returned Sunday to
her home in Portland.
Berry & Carl have introduced
the famous antitrust and wind proof
umbrellas. Examine them.
Mrs. Rose Selling is at home
again after an extended visit with
Portland relatives and friends.
Frank Groves returns the last OF
the week to resume his position at fhe
Bremerton navy yards. Miss Edna
Groves also leaves shortly to contin-
ue teaching at Hood River.
Monday night the Willamette val
ley experienced the heaviest frost OF
the season. Upt that time there
had been but little ~cool weather. a
condition very grs stifying to stockmen.
Joseph Slater's father arrived
from Illinois Monday for visit In
Benton county. He is 72 years Of age,
but still is close observer, and may
find inducements to remain here per-
manently.
Carpenters and painters have
completed their share Of the work in
getting g. W. Smith started In the
restaurant business and the furnish
ipgs are being provided. Next Satur-
day is the time for opening.
-Miss BERTHE, daughter of j. E.
Greer of this city, left Monday to ac-
cept position as seamstress at the
agency OF Sileiz. A fair salary attach
es to the situation aud Miss Greer's
friends are much pleased with the Sc
lection.
An adjourned meeting Of the city
council was held Monday evening. On
ly Oouncilmen Taylor and Cameron
were present. After the roll had
been called, Mr.. Taylor moved
adjournment to Friday evening,
and faction to that effect was
taken. The date set Is the last al
lowed by law for final action on the
street lighting contract. The council
men can at that time, it they 30 desire
take steps necessary TO consummate
the contract.
-Mrs. Clarence Hout returned Sum
day to her home In Dallas after six
weeks stay at her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbanks. both OF when have been In
disposed for q long period. Mrs. Will
banks has so far recovered as to be
able to sit up, and Mr.. Wilbanks is
quite cheerful over the improvement
OF the carbuncle on his hand. Both
have suffered intensely and relief from
their ills is source of much grat'ica-
tion to their myriad frien ds.
Last Saturday was d busy day at
Summit, from. an educational stand
point. The people Of that place turn
ed out well to enjoy the programme
of the fret parents meeting with the
public school ever i1efa In Benton
county west OF Philomath. Although
bad roads and stormy weather pre-
vailed the new school house was filed
with parents and patrons. The days
programme consisted OF singing, led
by Sup't. Denman, an excellent litera-
ry programme by pupils T the Sum-
NIT school, and discussion Of subjects
of interest to the school. Those par
were 81. 81. Underhill. Miss
Florence Maxfeid, Mrs. "a. b. Under !
hill and Supt DenmaD. An excellent
dinner was spread at noon. All pres |
ent were invited forward to supply |
the wants Of the inner man. After
most interesting time, the meeting /
closed about 8 p. M. SO as to permit |
all to return to their homes before
dark.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-11-18
Nov Both till noon the next day
DR. Lowe. the well known eye spec-
ialist will be ip Corvallis.
For Sale.

Several hundred bushels of vetch seed.
Order early before it is gone. Also TIM
othy, Spelts, and English rye grass seed.
Shropshire bucks. One extra good re-
gistered buck from one of the best stocks
in Iowa. Cows and heifers of the beef
breed to see or trade for Jersey cows.
L. L, Brooks.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-11-18
Strayed.

+ On or about Friday, October I6, from
W. Tay1or's pasture, Jersey heifer calf,
about 7 months old. A liberal reward
will be given for its return to my resid-
ence or for Information leading to its re-
covery.
6. v. Skelton.
Corvallis.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-11-18
THE LATE wINDsToRM.
Damage it did in Southern Benton
Trees Fell and Sheds Collapsed.

~
The late wind storm, according
to all accounts, was extremely Sc
we're in the vicinity, of the Benton
County saw mill on Greasy Creek,
and considerable damage was
wrought there. Big fir trees, when
the storm was at its height, fell in
all directions, and something; like
forty came down with a crash. un-
der the violence Of the wind. One
fell through the bunk house and
cut the building in twain. Forti1-
nately the men did not occupy the
house that night, and no one was
injured. Another huge tree fell in
such a way as to smash porch and
cut the corner off of one of the
houses near the mill. The house
was occupied but no one was hurt
Two or three trees fell across the.
hume of which there is a section of
few hundred feet above the mill
and in three places below the mill
the hume was cut in the same way
Two sheds in the vicinity were
blown down, and the following
morning the dining hall where the
employees at the mill take their
meals caught fire and was burned.
Along the A1sea road on the noun
tain beyond the mill, no less than
dozen big trees fell, and had to be
cut out of the highway. The Al
sea telephone line was smashed in
two or three dozen places, and COM
munication was not established un.
til Monday evening. The work of
repairing the damage at the saw
mill is in progress and everything
will soon be in running order again.
During the stor nine big trees fell
in the vicinity ofJohn Hydes house.
We have added several new pieces to
our Premium dishes. Nolan & Gala
han,
For fine suits and overcoats see Nolan
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-11-18

Young man, you should attend the
night school ia the Corvallis Business
College.