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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
Presentment of Grand Jury.

The following is the final Present.
ment of the Grand Jury for the present
Term of Court of General Sessions,
September Term, A. d. 1905:
To the Honorable r. w. Memminger,
Presiding Judge:
We the Grand Jury for Laurens
county beg to submit this our final pre-
sentiment,
1. We have carefully examined all
Bills handed us by the Solicitor during
the present term and have made our
~Presentment upon each, as was in our
Judgment just and proper.
2. We note with pleasure the i'm
provements made in the court house
and recommend that the supervisor
continue the work until all u past
recommendations be complied with,
which the Supervisor assures us will be
done as rapidly as possible.
8. Our committee appointed at the
last term of court to examine the
county offices beg to submit to the
Court, that we have carefully examined
all the offices and find them neatly and
correctly kept. They also diligently
examined the books of said Offices and
report that they find them correct in
every instance, dating back to APP
proval of last Grand Jury.
a. The Committee is of the opinion
that the custom now prevailing to a
considerable extent of cross-indicting
persons for the purpose of bringing
pbout compromises, in some instances,
and of malice in others, tends to in
crease litigation and bring more ex-
pense on the co%unty-a custom that
ought to be discouraged in behalf of
the people generally.
S. Your Committee would also re-
commend that the City authorities or
rather the Police authorities, be care
full in the discharge of their duties, to
conine themselves to the corporate
limits, without unnecessarily going be-
You'd the bounds of the incorporation in
their efforts to arrest persons or citi-
zens of the county residing outside the
incorporate limits of the city. Such
conduct on the part of the Police Off
GERS will always result in bringing
about bad feelings.
In the discharge of our duties this
Grand Jury has to thank the Presiding
Judge for his instructions, and also the
assistance and advice given us by the
efficient and Industrious Solicitor, r. A.
Cooper, and other c~ourtesies extended
us during this Court.
All of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
THIRTY DAYS FOR vAGRANCY.
An Atlanta Man, a Suspicious Character,
Committed TO Jail.

Last Friday, a white man, who claims
to be from Atlanta, and who gave his
name as j. M. Massey, was sentenced
to thirty days in Jail, or to pay a fine
of $50, by the mayor of Clinton on the
charge of vagrancy. He took the days
and was brought to Laurens Saturday
morning by Policeman Bishop to be
lodged in Jail.
Messy had been hanging around
Clinton for several days and his con-
duct was such as to create a sus-
picion with the authorities as to his
character. He was arrested on the
charge of vagrancy, and upon inves-
tigation it was ascertained that, among
other things he hada complete diagram
of Bailey's Bank, the principal banking
institution of the town.
The authorities think that possibly
they may have one of a gang of safe
crackers who have deprecated in this
section before.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
MERCHANTS NEWS

Any time you are in the city be sure
to come in and let us show you through
our line of Bucks Cooking Stoves.
S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co.
New shipment of Torchon and Val
%encienne taces, in width up to 8 inches
wide 5 and 10cts. The Hub.
Before you select your Heating
Stoves be sure to let us show you our
line, consisting of thirty five different
styles and sizes from which you can
select just what you want.
S. M. & E. HI. Wilkes & Co.
Look at Davis Roper G. Co.'s ad in
this weeks issue announcing the grand
Fall Opening.
We now have in stock a beautiful
line of Tapestry Curtains and it will be
to your interest to see our line before
you buy.
S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co.
We a do you good if you want Shoes
that will wear Davis Roper & Co.
See our line of misses and childrens
Cloaks and Jackets. The Hub.
Be sure to let US show you our line
of Ladies Writing Desks made of either
Mahogany or Solid Oak and beautifully
finished.
S. M. & E. H. Wilkes G. Co.
See us for Millinery. The newest
styles in Ready-to-Wear and made to
order hats. The Hub.
For low prices on high class go dds
don't miss seeing Davis Roper & Co.
We are showing this fall a beautiful
line of Dinner Sets in different styles
and decorations and it will save you
money to see our line before you buy.
S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co.
We are looking for you Davis Roper
& Co.'S. Fall Opening Friday Sept. 20.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
ID. C. SMITH,,
Foreman Grand Jury.
Farmers, Organize and Protect Your.
selves.

serves.
Whereas, by resolution of the South
ern Cotton Association of Laurens met
in Convention on the 9th instant, the
President is charged with the duty of
fixing the time for the several town
ships to meet and elect delegates to
the County Association, which is to
convene on the first Saturday in Octo-
Der next; | therefore, in order to give
ample time for notice and preliminary
arrangements, suggest Saturday, the
30th September at 2 o'clock D. m., as
the time to meet for such purpose, at
places most convenient to the several
localities. 1t is earnestly desired, in
order to organize as thoroughly as pos
sible our agricultural population, that
three OF more clubs be formed in each
township for mutual instruction, and
for the general advancement of the
great cause in which we are enlisted,
and in which we are all SO vitality inter-
ested. Every club so organized will be
entitled to three or more delegates, and
the members should be enrolled, the
membership fee of 25 cents collected
and one-half paid into the county treas
ury.
The special committees are earnestly
exhorted to give immediate and dill
gent attention to the important mat
tiers committed to them, and come pre-
pared to report at our next meeting.
The attention of township clubs is
called to the call for funds by the State
Association. 1t is important that the
tax, or assessment of three cents per
bale on cotton be collected and paid at
the October meeting of the County AS
ISOLATION. 1t is absolutely essential to
have some funds to carry on the great
work that is being done by the Asso-
citation. This is a small contribution
for each cotton producer that he can
never mics, but it will mean a great
deal in carrying on the work.
A. G. FULLER,
President.
b. Y. Culbertson, Sec.
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IN MEMORIAM.
Tribute to Emmie Barksdale by tn
Chestnut Ridge Sunday School.

This dear child, the second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Barksdale, was
taken from them on August 18th, 1905.
Emmie was in her fifth year. She
was a bright jewelled spirit, sweet in
disposition, lovable and attractive. In
the temple of her soul dwelt Jesus, and
His image was beautifully reflected in
her pure life. She vas dearly beloved
by young and old, but God loved her
best of all and after an illness of only a
few hours took her home with him.
Emmie's love for the Sabbath School
was most remarkable, and unless provi-
dentially prevented, every Sabbath
found her in her class by her teachers
side. She delighted to hear the sweet
story of Jesus and His love-" Every
day she would say, mamma when is the
day for Sunday SCHOOL," The very last
day of her life she begged to go to
Sunday School.
Her removal is a sore bereavement,
but the sweet memories of her short
life will ever abide to shed their frag-
ance and point those who loved her to
the home to which the Saviour has
taken her, there to await their coming.
Dear parents and loved ones, sorrow
not as those who have no hope for lit
tie Emmie is safe in the arms of Je-
sus.
Not now. but in the coming yea rs,
1t may be in the better land,
Wen read the meaning of our tears,
And then, oh then, we'll understand"
MRS. BESSIE LEAGUE,
MRS. MAKE AUSTIN,
Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
awhile Newberry is SO Dry

The dust is fierce"
The pea crop is a total failure in this
section.
For the equinox this is a very calm
and quiet season.
Many wells have gone dry within the
past few weeks.
1t has been more than six weeks
since Newberry had any rain.
While Newberry is SO dry we read of
floods in the west and northwest.
The thermometer on Monday was SO,
on Tuesday So and IN Wednesday 81.
The Observer man put his umbrella
down somewhere and left it. Will the
finder please return it to him before
the rainy season sets in. -Newberry
Observer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
Notice of
County Treasurer.

The County Treasurer's Books will
be open for collection of State, County
and Communication Road Taxes for fiscal
year 1904 at the Treasurer's Office, from
October 18th to December 31st 1905.
Those who prefer to do 80 can pay in
January, 1906, with one per cent. addi-
tional; those who prefer paying in Feb
ruary, 1906, a do so with 2 per cent.
additional; those who prefer to pay in
March, 1906 to the 18th of said month
a do SO by paying an additional z per
cent. After said date the books will
close.
All persons owning property or pay
ing taxes for others in more than one
Township are requested to call for re-
ceipts in each township in which they
live. This is important, as additional
cost and penalty may not be attached.
Prompt attention will be given those
who wish to pay their taxes through
the mail by checks, money orders, etc.
Persons sending in lists of to be
taken off, are urged to send them early
as the Treasurer is very busy during
the month of December. =
The TnX Law 10 40 folln,ua.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
CONDITIONS IN THE ORIENT.
Rev. S. G. Todd Discusses the Chinese

Rev. S. G.. Todd Discusses the Chinese
Exclusion Act.
The following extract is taken from
a recent letter written by Rev. S. c.
Todd from Hong Kong, China:
The papers are quite full of the in
dignity of the Chinese to the attitude
in America to the exclusion of Chinese
from there. The old treaty has ABOUT out
run, and the new one Amercs wants to
enact is very distasteful to the Chinese.
All over China they are holding meet
ings, at least in the Coast and river
Ports, and passing resolutions to boycott
American goods. 1t is said there has
never been such a concert of action
amongst them before, and this power
of standing together is n of the signs
of new life in China. No n can tell
at this juDcture what the outcome will
be. 1t may mean that American trade,
which has grown very rapidly of late
years in the Orient, may be set back
many years. This certainly will result
if some modification is not made to the
existing conditions of Chinese of the
better classes getting into America. The
whole thing comes from the Labor I'm
ions on the Pacific Coast. They are
afraid of Chinese cheap labor coming
there, hence the law to keep the coolie
class out of America. But what the
Chinese object to is the indignities that
are heaped upon the classes by the i'm
migration officials when they reach the
Pacific Coast. Merchants, travellers,
students, etc., have a perfect right UNI
der the law to enter America, with no
more restraint than people of another
nationality. But in trying to keep out
the lower classes, the coolies, the Off.
Gals have treated the better classes
with all manner of disrespect and have
made it very difficult for those who
have the right by treaty to enter. Mr..
Roosevelt ought to rise up in his indie
pendence and remove the whole trouble.
A petition has recently come round to
us Americans to sign, asking him to see
that a better law is enacted. If this is
done American trade will find a rich
harvest in tbs rapidly developing land.
1t is harl to say yet what effect this
agitation will have upon missionary
work, we hope none and that they will
see there is a difference between the
missionary and the trader.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
A Final Call.

The committee on Prohibition will
meet in the court house at Laurens,
October the End, at IL m. Let all those
who hold petitions bring or send them in
on the above date. Brethren do your
best till the meeting, and urge the peo-
pie to secure their registration ticket
the first Monday in October. 1t may
be the last chance.
E. G.. WATSON,
Chairman Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
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No dangerous drugs or alcoholic con-
coctions are taken into the stomach
when Hyomei is used. Breathed
through the inhaler, the balsamic heal
ing of Hyomei penetrates to the most
remote cells Of the nose and throat,
and thus kills the catarrhal germs,
heals the irritated mucou membrane,
and gives complete and permanent cure.
Hyomei is the simplest, most pleas
ant and the only guaranteed cure for
catarrh that has been discovered. Com
plete outfit, $1.OO; extra bottles, SO
cents.
For sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
j. NJ. LEAK
Gray Court, S. c.
FOR SALE.

1856 acres of land 1-2 mile of Wares
Shoals.
$50 acres of lands of H. Y. Simpson,
just out corporate limits of city of
Laurens, on west main public highway,
in lots to suit purchaser. Three good
tenement houses on place.
Three lots fronting on main street,
containing two acres each, and twenty
five lots in ear of the above, contain
ing from one to ten acres each, of lands
of the estate of w. /. Simpson, De'd.
If not sold at private sale, the last
named lots will be sold at public outcry
on sales day in October, 1905.
Simpson, Cooper & Babb,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
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IS hear ear. daily tf from old and young rich and poor Did you eyerst stop and consider
caused by improper digestion. This. or other symptoms of Indigestion such as
should be a warning to you. who are in danger of having Indigestion, the great
est enemy of American health to-day, fasten its mercness fangs n your health.
Remember "A. Stitch in time saves nine, and a bottle of the celebrated
Kelum's Sure Cure for Indigestion has saved untold misery to people in many
parts of this broad land, by curing them permanently of this miserable disease.
Yes, not like the pepsn dgestves that help for a time, but cures permanently
by causing the digestive organs to perform their functions. Nature being such
a great rectifer of it's own ills, with the assistance of this powerful medicine.
gives yOu a healthy stomach and removes indigestion and it's symptoms perma-
nenty Sold on a $500 guarantee. SO cents and 100 per bottle at
Laurens Drug Company.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
SEVEN WHITE MEN m JAIL.
The Alleged Slayers Of Allen Pcndieton
VIII be Tried for Murder.

John Marion Ashley, j. r. Moore,
Josh Moore, Will Moore, John Moore,
Sam Bigby and Hugh Bowen, all white,
were placed in the Abbeville Jail by
Sheriff Lyon last Wednesday, charged
with the murder Of Allen Pendleton,
colored, lea Honea Path, Sunday
night, Sept. 18th.
The warrants for these men were
sworn out by Solicitor Cooper who
went to Honea Path Tuesday afternoon
to make an investigation of the affair.
The men made no effort to get away
and the sheriff had no difficulty in
making the arrests.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
President E. d. Smith Coming.

Mr.. e. d. Smith, President of the
South Carolina Cotton Growers Asso-
has accepted an invitation to
be present at the next meeting of the
Laurens Cotton Association, which will
be held at the Court House, Saturday,
October 18th.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27
Incredible Brutality.

1t would have been incredible brutal
ity if Chas. +. Lemberger, of Syracuse,
N. Y, had not done the best he could
for his suffering SON. s'My boy" he
says, ''cut q fearful cash over his eye,
so / applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
which quickly healed him and saved his
eye" Good for burns and ulcers too.
Only 26 cents at Laurens Drug Co. and
Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27

No need to fear sudden attacks of
cholera infantum, ~dysentery, diarrh@a,
summer complaint of any sort if you
have DR.. Fawler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the medicine chest.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27

Diphtheria, sore throat, Group. In
slant relief, permanent cure. DR.. Thos.
Electric Oil. AT any drug store.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27

All a~bIe-bodied male citizens between
tho ages of 81 and 60 years are liable
to pay a poll tax of $l.00, except old
soldiers, who are exempt at so years.
Computation Road Tax 81. co., in lieu of
working the public roads, to be paid at
the time as SEATED above.
4 j.. H.. COPELAND,
81 County Treasurer.
s@nrcps, 8. o., Sept. 20, i905-td,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27

The following is the final Present.
ment of the Grand Jury for the present
Term of Court of General Sessions,
September Term, A. d. 1905:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-09-27

Any time you are in the city be sure
to come in and let us show you through
our line of Bucks Cooking Stoves.
S. M. G. E. H. Wilkes & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

trimmed in Duchess lace. with which she
wore diamond ornaments. Other ladies of
the hotel In handsome toilets assisting in
the general entertainment of the evening.
and greeted by many friends. were Mrs.
Bartlett, who wore white embroidered chif-
fon; Mrs. Hughes of West Virginia, black
and white pearl-embroidered gown: Mrs.
Houston of Delaware. gray crepe de chine;
Mrs. Mary Wheat Shober OF North Carolina,
heliotrope crepe de chine; Mrs. Francis z.
Shober of New York. cream China crepe:
Mrs. Owen of Indian territory, pink silk
yelled In pink net; Mrs Smith of Kentucky,
white silk with Duchess lace: Mrs. Moore of
Texas, yellow silk deliberately trimmed In
lace, diamond ornaments; Mrs. Kline of
pennsylvania, white crepe de chine; Mrs.
Mudd of Maryland, violet pompadour silk:
Mrs. Hopkins of Kentucky. ivory silk yelled
in black lace; Mrs. Gudger of North Caro-
lima, white princess gown of lace over silk:
Mrs. Padgett of Tennessee white silk Mrs.
Lacey. black chiffon with garniture of jet;
Mrs. John w. Langley, heavy white lace:
Mrs. b. w. Layton of Ohio, white lace: Miss
Houston. pompadour net trimmed in violet;
Miss Kline. light-colored silk: Miss Mudd,
pink pompadour silk; Miss Padgett, blue
crepe de chine; Miss Thomas. pink crepe.
A pretty wedding attended only by rela-
dves and personal friends took place this
afternoon at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jaspar Dean McFall. S21 10th street, when
Miss Mary Evangeline Taylor of New York.
IEf,ft ,,,, n. \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs. Shaw.
the Attorney General, the Chinese minister,
the solicitor general and Mrs. Hoyt, Senator
kean, Mrs. Slater, MISS Kean, Miss Board
man, Mrs. Henry D. Sheldon of Detroit, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles B. Pike of Chicago and
Col. Biddle.
Mr.. Henry D. Fisher and James e. Leatch
entertained about forty friends last night
at a valentine party. The parlors were dec
Grated with flowers and pink and blue
hearts. Games, music and Rotations were
enjoyed. Those present were Mrs. George
F. Fisher. Mrs. w. Vaughn, Mrs. w.
Lynch. Mrs. w. Thompson, Mrs. j. King,
Miss Fischer, Miss Bolts, Miss Eva BotIs.
Miss Bessie Bolts, Miss kohler, Miss Conn.
Miss Prince. Miss Gallagher, Miss Rose
Cochran. Miss Thompson. Miss Amanda
Thompson, Miss Cora Swain, Miss kilbey,
Miss Barnes. Miss Mahan, and Messfs.
George Fisher, w. Vaughn, w. Thompson,
J. KING. w. G. Fisher, A Gallaher, II. G..
Milan. d. c. Nevrett, NJ. S. Thompson,
Britling, Ellis, Bryant, Kahler and Robert
son.
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/ Mrs. Sheridan will receive the guests to-
night at the small subscription dance to
be given at the New Willard. Mrs. Board
man, Mrs. Cowles, Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Hale
/ Miss Patten, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. Town
send and Mrs. Wetmore form the committee
in charge
dinner and dance at the home of Sena-
tor and Mrs. Elkins last night formed one
of the most delightful Inequalities of the
season. Orchids and lilacs decked the din
ner table, at which the guests with Miss
Elkins were Commander and Mrs. Winslow
Miss Alice Roosevelt. Miss Durand, Miss
Morton, MI. and Mrs. George Howard, Miss
Louise Jones' Miss Hagner, Miss Mitchell,
Miss Davis, Miss Bird, Colonel Edwards
Mr. Dering. Lieutenant Lay, Lieutenant
Fortesque, Major McCawley, Lieutenant
Grant, Messrs. George Cromwell. of New
York, Davis Elkins and S. B. Elkins, jr.
An informal dance followed the dinner
about hundred guests coming later for It,
at the Alibi Club. when the guests were the
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Morton, the
Secretary of Commerce and Labor and Mrs
Metcalf Senator and Mrs. Wetmore, Sena-
tor Crane, Senator Warren Mr.. Justice and
Mrs. Brown. General and Mrs. Gillespie
Mrs. William S. Cowles, Mrs. John Davis,
General and Mrs. Fitzhugh, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Wadsworth and Mr.. Woodbury.
Blair Cupids manned a model of ship,
which was the central ornament of the
table, laid, all Abb Club feasts must be,
in the kitchen, but with many season.
able mementoes about as to adorn its prac-
teal LONELINESS.
The marriage last evening of Miss Kath-
crime Summerhayes, daughter of Lieut.. Col.
John Summerhayes, u. S. A, and Mrs.
Summerhayes, to Mr.. Robert Buchanan
Beale was a beautiful event, solemnized al
the home of friends of long standing, Mrs.
Henderson and Mrs. Carbaugh. Only a
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BURNS-BARTLEY. On February 10 1905 by
Rev W. f. Parson ID, Mr.. EDWARD J..
BcRMS or Richmond, Va, and Miss EFFiE n.
Staurton papers copy
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Mrs. Overman, wife of Senator Over
man of North Carolina, will receive tomor-
row tor the last time this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

Mrs. Henry w. Seymour, 1917 Kalorama
avenue, will not be at home tomorrow.
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THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
PRESIDENT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT
DINE TONIGHT WITH MoRToNs.
A Subscription Dance to Close the
Nights Pleasures-0ther
Events.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will be
entertained at dinner tonight by the Secre-
tary Of the Navy and Mrs. Morton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

Mrs. Sidwell will not be at home to.
morrow, but will receive on the 23d.
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Mrs. William Lewis Carpenter of the Fan
ragut will not receive this evening, but wi
be at home Wednesday, February -,
to 10.
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Mrs. Reeves, wife of Commander l. S. X
Reeves, U. S. N, and Miss Reeves will be
at home on the 18th and 25th at their
home in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs George E. Walker of Wash
iEgton Heights will return from their trip
through Florida and Cuba the latter part
of February.
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Mrs. Fred bennett will be at home at the
Portner on the two remaining Fridays IN
February, for the last times this season.
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Mrs. James F. Hood will not be at home
tomorrow. but will be glad to see her
friends Thursday, February %.
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Col. John B. Brownlow, late of the Post
ONCE Department, left last night for his
former home, Knoxville, Tenn, where he
and his son will pursue a private business
together He will visit the new Soldiers
Home at Johnson City en- route, and his
family will join him in Knoxville a week
later.
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Miss Candace Stimson, daughter of DR.
Louis Stimson Of New York, Is the guest of
her cousin. Mrs. Henry Kirke Porter