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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Cotton Fire in Dials.

The cotton house of Mcssrs. Martin
Woods and c. A. Babb, substantial
farmers of Eden, Dials township, was
set on fire by lightning Saturday night
during a terrific rain and electrical
storm and completely destroyed, to-
gether with IL bales of cotton and 100
bushels of cotton seed, The bolt
struck a'nearby tree and extended to
the building,
The fire was discovered in time to
save the wagons, bugges and farm i'm
pfenTents which We're iii sheds con-
nected with the cotton house.
The loss is considerable with no in
surance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
PETITIONS ARE
in CIRCULATION.
Want Election on Dispem-
sary Question.
TEST MAY BE MADE.
City and County Will Probably be Can.
vassed Pretty Thoroughly in
interest of the Petitions.

The people of Laurens may soon
have the opportunity of voting out the
dispensary. They will if the required
nuWber of qualified voters sign the pc
titions now being circulated asking for
for an election on the proposition under
the provisions of the act known as the
Brice Bill.
Two petitions were circulated in the
city Monday and quite number of
signatures were secured. 1t is stated.
however, that several parties declined
to sign the petitions.
The county will probably be thor
oughly canvassed and practically every
one may have the chance to place his
name on the petitions. There are
about $500 voters in the county and it
Will be necessary for one-fourth or
about 3G0 of the legal electors to sign
the paper authorizing the county super
visor to order the election. Signing
the petition does not commit anv one
to vote for or against the dispensary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Card Club Entertained.

The members of the card club spent
a delightful afternoon at progressive
euchre with Mrs. w. o. Prentiss as
hostess on Thursday afternoon. Mid
summer meetings of the Club are not
always we'll attended, but the Nom
bcrs were out in force at Mrs. Prentiss'
pretty entertainment. Fancy post
cards were used as score cards and a
delightful course of refreshments
served, consisting of dcvlled crabs. pea
nut sandwiches, waters and ice tea.
Those present We're: Mcsdamcs r. ID.
Darlington, r.. Fleming Jones, j. e.
Clary, Dial Gray, w. III. Anderson, r.
e. Babb, NJ l.. Copeland, w. II. Wash
mgton, w. d, Ferguson; Misses Tallu-
lah Caine, Lillian Irby, Alma Shell,
Emmie Meng and Josephine McSwain
of Decatur, Ga. Mrs. Prentiss was as
sisted in receiving by Miss Alma Shell.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Mr.. w. j. Henry of Clinton was in
the city Thursday.

Mr.. w. j. Henry of Clinton was in
the city Thursday.
Mr.. o. ID. Riddle has accepted 4
position with w. G. Wilson & Co.
Capt. j. X. Vance spent Monday af-
ternoon in Newberry.
DR.. Carlisle l.. Nottingham, of Vir-
gnia, visited in the city this week.
Mr.. G. w. Cunningham was in town
Monday from Maddens.
Mr.. c. C. Featherstone spent the
Fourth in Anderson.
Mr.. w. r. Cheek was in the city
Monday from Gray Court.
Roy Little spent the Fourth in the
"City by the Sea-"
Mr.. j. r. Little and family are
camping at Stomp Springs.
Messrs. f. F., L. E. and C. l.. Nc
Donald and John l.. Balentine have re-
turned from visit to Knoxville, Tenn.
Mr.. Emory Machen went to Balti-
more Monday for treatment in one of
the hospitals of that city.
Mr.. j. w. Eichelberger has returned
from Hot Springs, apparently much inn
proved in health.
Mrs. E. w. Kennedy of Spartanburg
has been on a visit to her father, DR..
j. M. McCarley in the city.
Former Congressman Stanyarne Will
son was in the city professionally a
day or two last week.
Miss Mazic Little, stenographer at
M. S. Bailey e. Sons, Clinton, is spend
ing her vacation with her parents in
the city.
Mrs. Ben Franklin of Cokesbury Wis
tied her brothers, Messrs. G. P. and
F. M. Smith from Friday until Mon
day.
Mr.. Dewitt Norwood has returned
to the city from an extended visit in
Greensboro and other points in North
Carolina.
Mr.. j. E. Johnson of Lanford was
elected Treasurer of the State Rural
Col iSio fASSOCldIioil dI Iue dflludl
meeting Monday in Columbia.
According to information sent out in
advance there were 200 fatalities in
this country yesterday incident to the
celebration of the day.
Col. j. H. Wharton, Chairman of the
State Railroad Commission, together
with the other members of the Board,
attended a meeting Monday night of
the Greenville Board of Trade. Tues
day the Colonel was "at home," ming
ling with the big crowd in attendance
upon the Fourth of July celebration in
the Mountain City.
MIR. I. D. Darlington has been ap-
pointed manager of the sales depart
ment for Georgia and Western South
Carolina of Edmond Mortimer & Co.
sole importers of Genuine Puruvian
Guano. Mr.. Darlington is splendid
salesman and having first class goods to
offer his success is assured. His adver-
tisement in this issue puts down far
reaching proposition to the farmers of
Laurens County.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Minter's Mill and Factory Sale.

At. j. e. Minter & Bro, beginning
Saturday, July 9th Mill and Factory
prices will be put on everything in
cluded in this firms mammoth and
magnificent stock of Clothing, Shoes,
Hats, Dry Goods and Notions.
Bargain seekers. buyers all, are in
vited to consult carefully the two page
ad appearing today. 1t will be big
SALE. II will be p big saving sale. Re-
member The date, Saturday, July 9Th.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
STATE AND GENERAL NEWS.

Charles j. Bonaparte has succeeded
Paul Morton as Secretary of the Navy.
John ID. Rockefeller has given ten
million dollars as an endowment for
higher education in the United States.
Spartanburg's mayor-clect is an un-
dertaker, but he has mighty live
town on his hands.
John F. Floyd was elected mayor of
Spartanburg in second primary last
Tuesday, defeating o. l.. Johnson.
The annual meeting of the State
Press Association will be held at
White Stone Springs next week, be-
ginning on Tuesday.
The first bale of the new cotton crop
was sold in Galveston, Texas, at auc-
tion for 80 cents per pound.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Cotton Climbs Higher.

The governments monthly report
showing the cotton crops condition at
n, caused the price of the staple to
advance over 100 points Monday.
There is no improvement in the con-
dition since last month and the indica-
tions are that the crop will not exceed
10000, 600 bales.
New York spots are quoted at 1880.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Junior Order Has Election.

Laurens Council, No. "a, Junior Or,
der United American Mechanics has
elected the following officers for the
current term: o. w. Babb, Councillor
DR.. Clifton Jones, Vice Councillor; r.
S. Templcton, Financial Secretary; j.
F. Bolt, Recording Secretary; G. p.
Smith, Treasurer; E. h. Power, Con.
ductor; Robt. Templeton, Warden; j.
A. Martin, Inside Sentinel; Frank TEN
pleton, Outside Sentinel.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
25.CENT COLUMN.

WANTED Everybody to know that
iReddick makes, mcnds and cleans cloth
ing. Satisfaction guaranteed Phone
ZIG. Shop over Davis, Roper & Co. /
FOR SALE Grade jersey Cow. good
mixer, gentle. Will be fresh in Sept.
next. Cheap. Apply to l.. b. Black
well, Advertiser bldg, Laurcns, S. C.
LOST Ladies double case, gold filed
watch, Waltham works. Case No.
5,548, ,842, movement No. 800, ,I62, re
pairrer's No 729 Reward $500 ID. e.
Todd, Laurens, S. C., /
FOR SALE Registered Jersey Cow,
fresh in milk; also registered JERSEY
Bull. w. r. Check Gray Court, S. G.
48-2t
LOST An old fashioned gold breast
pin. Design: rosebud with two leaves.
Finder return to G.. w. Tune. Peoples
Loan and Exchange Bank, Laurens, S.
c. 48-lt
WANTED Manager; life insurance
company, exclusively old line" de-
sres manager OF ability and integrity
to assume charge of branch office on
salary and commission contract. Ex-
perience not necessary if sufficient en-
ergy an qualifications are possessed.
Excellent opportunity for right party.
Answer, giving refcaences, age and
business experience. Insurance, care
The Advertiser, Laurens, S. G.. 48tf
FOR SALE-A good second hand BIZ
cycle. Good tires and coaster brake.
Cheap, $500 spot cash. Apply to l..
b. Blackwell, Advertiser building, Lau-
rens, S. G., 48tf
KODAK Pictures developed, printed
and finished up. Also Kodaks repaired
by
E. ID. LANGsToN,
IF At Fleming Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
The Glorious Fourth.

All places of business were closed
yesterday in honor of the day we cele-
baate. Quite number spent the day at
Harris Springs, others went out on
fishing expeditions, while others went
to Greenville, Woodruff, Enoree, Clin-
ton and other surrounding towns.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
The Mill End Sale.

OF course this means Davis, Roper &
Co. and their announcement will be
hailed with delight and happy antcipa-
ton by the thousands who no doubt
have been waiting for this news and
who will flock to this great sale, Friday,
July 7th. The Mill End az appears to-
day. No trouble to fnd the page
which gives hundreds of reasons why
you should seek the place where this
sale is conducted just as represented.
The important thing is to be prepared
and to be on hand The opening day is
Friday, July 7th. Mill End Sale that
tells the story.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Sunday School Picnic.

The Trinity Sunday School enjoyed
most delightful picnic yesterday at the
home of DIR. A. G. Fuller, the beloved
and faithful Superintendent of the
School
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05

Mr.. A. H. Shell, Laurens, S. G.
Mr.. t. j. Irvine, Laurens, S. C.
DR.. w. III. Dial, Laurens, S. c..
Mr.. R. Vance Irby, Laurens, S. C.
Mr.. w. N. Jones, Laurens, S. c..
Mr.. j. o. G. Fleming, Laurens, S. C.
Mr.. t. N. Barksdale, Laurens, S. C..
Mr.. G. E. Kennedy, Laurens, S. G..
Mr.. Booth Knight, Laurens, S. c.
Mr.. j. S. Machen, Laurens, S. G..
Col. H. Y. Simpson, Laurens, S. C.
Mr.. j. w. Jones, Laurens, S. G.
Hon. Il. A. Cooper, Laurens, S. C.
Mr.. John F. Bolt, Laurens, S. G..
Mr.. j. Wade Anderson, Laurens, S. c
Mr.. Jack H. Davis, Laurens, S. G.
Mr.. M. B. Leopard, Laurens, S. C.
Mr.. j. S. Craig, Laurens, S. G.
Maj. w. A. Watts, Laurens, S. C.
Capt. j. M. Philpot, Laurens, S. c..
Mr.. w. A. Price, Laurens, S. C.
Mr.. G. S. Moore, Laurens, S. c.
Mr.. f. C. Smith, Mountvlle, S. G..
Mr.. j. ID. Culbertson, Exon, S. C.
Mr.. r. l.. Gray, Gray Court, S. C.
Mr.. ID. r. Crawford, Goldville, S. C.
Mr.. l.. w. G. Blalock, Goldville, S. C.
Mr.. j. S. Blalock, Goldville, S. C..
Mr.. G. G.. Hopkins, Goldville, S. C.
Mr.. j. w. Smith, Kinards, S. C.
Col. j. d. M. Shaw, Cole Point, S. C.
Col. j. H. Wharton, Waterloo, S. G.
Mr.. d. G. Smith, Waterloo, S. c..
Mr.. j. r. Anderson, Waterloo, S. C..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
A Marriage i'm Youngs.

Miss Sue f.. Martin, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. B. Martin, of Youngs and
Mr.. Chas. o. Goodwin, a prominent
yonng citizen and business man of
Travellers Rest, Greenville county,
were married at the home of the bride,
Tuesday evening, June 21st, the cere-
mony being performed by the Rev. j.
ID. Pitts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Buy ii Now.

Now is the time to buy Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
1t is certain to be needed sooner or
later and when that times comes you
will need it badly-you will need it
quickly. Buy it now. 1t may save life.
For sale by Laurens Drug Co. and DIR.
b. F. Posey. 48-4t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
w. l.. BOyd, Laurens. s. C,

Who sells the l.. & M. Paint, says to
every tax payer that they need to paint
only once in 10 to Is years with L.. & M.
Paint. 1t wears and covers like gold,
and is made to last.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels,
the stomach, the liver and kidneys
strong and active. Burdock Blood Bit
ters does it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
The Trinity School.

Miss Lucia Barksdale, daughter OF
MIR. Downs Barksdale, of this city, has
been elected teacher of the Trinity
school for the next session which be-
gins October 18th. Miss Barksdale has
been teaching in some of the leading
schools of the county for several years
with fine success and satisfaction.
The same board of trustees, consist
ing of Messrs. Glenn Fuller, James
Wham and Frank Owings has been
elected for another term.
Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, so cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Individual Communion Cups.

The First Baptist Church of Green
vile has adopted the use of the indiv-
idual communion cup in observing the
Lords Supper. The matter was taken
into advisement some time ago and the
deacons recommended the change. On
last Sunday the change went into eff
feet, and from all we hear the mem
bers are all pleased with the new or
der of things. Baptist Courier.
When bilious take Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale
by Laurens Drug Co. and DIR. B. f
POSey 18-Jt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05

Diphtheria relieved in twenty min.
utes. Almost miraculous. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil At any drug store
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-05
Seeing is Believing.

If you are interested in the use of
fertilizer, L respectfully refer you to
the gentlemen named below, who used
genuine Peruvian Guano on their farms
and would suggest for your information
that you watch the growing crops man
ured with this guano, and decide for
yourself whether or not it will be to
your interest to use this goods on your
next crop. BY the use of Peruvian for
three years, your lands can be brought
up to a high state of cultivation. Notice
the fruit on cotton where Peruvian is
used Yours truly,
Il. d. DARLINGTON,
Laurens, S. G..
Manager Sales Department Georgia
and Western South Carolina.
N. B. You will find where Peruvian
was used last year, and nothing this
year, a good crop growing. This shows
Peruvian improves your land.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-25

there was considerable amount OF
arsenic in the stomach, and the symp-
toms of the deceased indicated pois-
oning. Blydenburgh was arrested and
he. was tried in January, 1904 The
trial consumed three weeks and wit
4nesses were brought from Michigan,
Ohio and New York. The jury brought
in verdict of murder in the first de-
gree and Judge j. H. Richards, of
Webster City, who presided at the trial.
sentenced the prisoner to life inn
prisonment at hard labor at Anamosa
and he has been serving time since.
Made Hard Fight.
Blydenburgh made hard fight for
his liberty. He employed the most
skilled counsel possible and every
thing possible was done to defend him
against the terrible accusation. Huff
g. Huff, of 1ldora; j. H. Scales. OF
Ackley, and C. NJ. Nagel, of Clarion,
appeared for the defendant. They left
no stone unturned in their efforts to
clear their client and every inch of
the contest was bitterly fought out.
Since his conviction they have been
persistent in their efforts to have the
case reversed. A new trial being de-
MED they appealed to the supreme
court the decision today being the
outcome. They will ask for a rehear-
ing.
That the state made hard fight IS
evident by the result achieved against
so strong opposition. County Attorney
Noble. as public prosecutor. had char =
of the prosecution, and from the firs1
pushed the case against the prisoner
He was assisted by the we'll known.
firm of AlbrooS & Lunay. OF this city
The relatives of the murdered womarI
employed Judge Chas. A. Bowersox, o;.
Waseoun, Ohio to aid the attorneys
here in prosecuting the case. The de-
ceased had sister living in Ohio, and
the father, Mr.. James Roseboroush, ts
an attorney of Waseoun, and he gave
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-25

that a dissenting opinion was the
cause of the delay The Blydenbursh
murder case was one of the most SEN
sational and at the same time inter-
esting cases tried in Central Iowa. He
was convicted on purely circumstan-
tial evidence, but the evidence was so
convincing that the Jury returned a
verdict after being out only a few
hours, the only question upon which
they differed being the recommends
ton as to punishment.
Mrs. E. S. Blydenburgh died in Ell
dora May 80, 1903. She had been mar
ried to Blydenburgh in October, 1907.
They came to Eldora from Ohio about
ten days before their marriage. She
was the third wife Of Blydenburgh, the
second wife having died in Brooklyn,
N. Y, prior to his removal to Ohio.
He had lived in Ohio about one year.
Prior to that time he had been en-
gagged in the business of general con-
tracing In the city of Brooklyn His
third wife had 240 acres Of land in
Hardin county and to get sole posses
sion Of this was the motive for the
murder On account of this property
the couple decided to locate in Eldora,
The same week they were married
Mrs. Blydemburgh dee1ed to her hus-
band one-'half of the land. He was en-
gagged in improving this land and liv-
ing upon it at the time of the death
of his wife.
Mrs. Blydenbureh's Illness.
Sunday evening, May "a, 1903 DR..
Gethqnan. of this city. was called to the
Blydenburgh home He continued his
visits until We 7nesday morning. when
DR.. N. C. Morse. of this city, was
called by Mr.. Blwdanburgh. Mrs Bly,
denburgh grew steadly worse and
died Friday evening about 5 o'clock
The next day the ~ was Skinned to
Ohio and was there buried Blyden-
blrgll accompanied the remains and
attended the funeral. Unusual pre-
cautions were taken by him to prevent
opening of the grave or casket after
burial.
Relatives Act.
The relatives of Mrs Blydenbur@a
had their suspicious aroused by Bly,
denburgh's peculiar actions ana on the
9Th day of June following, decided to
have an investigation The body was
exhumed by Dr. Hartman as coroner,
the vital parts were taken and sent
to Ann Arbor. Mich. where DR.. Victoi
Vaughan, one of the most note7 eA-
perts in the country, made chemlcai
analysis.
Poison Found.
The evidence Of the etaeFntst sAswso
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-25
.STITZ WAY DENIES IT
viii Not Lose Hi. Residence in Iowa
and Will Keep His Place as Com
mitteenan Of the Tenth District.

Special to Times Republican.
Wesley, Oct 25.-s. x Way, denies
fatty that he will remove from the
state. To T.-R representative Mr..
Way said: II have become interest
ed with others in a land and loan
association with headquarters at
Minneapolis, and will be there much
during the winter months but will not
sever my business relations in Iowa nor
lose my residence hare The story
doubtless grew out Of the hiring of
some furnished apartments in Min
neapolis. No" continued MIR. Way
"I shall not lose my residence in Iowa,
nor resign my position as committee
man Of the Tenth district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-25
Tremendous Crowds Come to'
Little Rock to See the
Chief Executive
MAKES ADDRESS At THE PARK
A Round Of Festivities Prepared for
the Pleasure Of Roosevelt and His
Party - Prominent Men Of the State
Present to Welcome Him - Last
Day Of the Journey.

Little Rock Ark, Oct. rs. - Today
the last but one Of President Roose-
velts trip through the south, was
spent for the most part in this city.
Elaborate preparations had been made
for his entertainment and an Interest,"
ling program was mapped out This
included visit to Fort Logan, an adj
dress in the city park and entertain
ment at lunch by representative citi-
zens The round Of Festivities and
speech making will occupy the presi-8
dents time until four this afternoon,
when the party will return to Mem-;
phis, from which point the president
his secretary and Surgeon General
Rixey will proceed to New Orleans, the
remainder Of the party returning di-s
rect to Washington. sa
The president arrived at Big Rock At
| 8 O'clock, where he alighted. He was
escorted to Fort Roots, where he re-
viewed the troops and reached Little
Rock proper at noon He was tender
ed a luncheon and then visited the.
city park, where he delivered an adj;
dress. The city Is filled with visitors
and the reception to the president Is
most cordial. The weather is threat
ening. Z II Il
When the presidents train arrived
at Argenta, suburb Of Little Rock,
the reception committee, headed by
United States Senators Berry and
IClark, Governor Davis and Federal
Judge Treiber entered the president,s
Hcar and warmly welcomed him to Ar
kansas The president did not alightl
at Argenta, and the train proceeded y
Big Rock Twenty four civil war S
!, erans,. twelve union soldiers and tM
former confederates. escorted the pre-
/ ident thruout the day. which partie-
ularly pleased the latter.
| The city has been decorated with
isfags and bunting and. the only uH--s
lowered feature of the days exer-
cises was fear that rain would occur
at any moment The city Is filled with
visitors from all parts OF the state.
Excursion trains had been run on all
lines.
| When the president reached the city
shortly before noon, the streets Were
1 TANNED with people and every avail-
| able housetop on the main streets had
| its occupants. The president was loud-s
" cheered as he passed along toward
the city park. He repeatedly rose In
his carriage and bowed his thanks to
| the people, At one point on Tenth
street the way was cleared with diff
Guilty, so great was the crush. The
president seemed pleased with the cor
diality Of his reception at the city park
ana an immense throng Of people was
gathered about the speakers stand.
The president was welcomed to the
state and city by General Powell Clay
ton and Judge Trefber in appropr1afe
addresses. When the president stepped
forward to respond he was a9adn
greeted warmly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-25
FORMALCHARGES MADE
Custodian Mccurdy Withdraws ver-
bal Charges Against Employe and
Latter Will be Given a Hearing on
Written Charges.
nia to Tln,es. Republican.

specia to Tines. Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. 25.-Custodian Nc
Curdy Of the state capitol today with
drew the verbal charges against the
e,,7plove who was discharged because
he vas ALLEGED to be too fat for the
rositfon and will give Martin hear
ing November 6. when formal charges
in writing will be made. The charges
are four in number: First, that Mar
tin is physically unfit to perform the
duties of his position; second, 'leavine
outside doors unlocked; third, permit
ting gas lights to remain burning;
fourth, lack Of vigilance and instten-
ton to the performance Of mis- duties