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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
OUR SPECIAL NOTICES.

WANTED Position by young man
or college education who is able and
willing to work. Native of Laurens
county. Address Work, care Advero
tiser. 90
PIANO For Quick Sale. One Stein
way square piano at $500. One Allie
er Organ $500. One Chicago Cottage
organ $500. One Kindergarten Or
gan $4,000. Come quick. S per cent.
OH Tor spot cash or terms to suit YOU.
Z. l.. A. McCord, the piano man, Laurens,
o. ~ 28-1t
WANTED-Agents to sell Maxwell
automobiles, the best car on the mar
Net W for doctors. Liberal discounts.
Wrlte S1t t2r particulars, Spartanburg
Sutomoolie q Co., Agents, Spartanburg
~ w. 28tf
COPYRIGHT Flour is the hest fou,
made, and / have decided to rive nv
family the best; therefore shall use
nothing but COPYRIGHT pure"
28-4t
NOTICE-Cit taxes due and pava-
dating. oe.9t
FOR SALES. c. Rhode Island Rcd
eggs, ,$l50 per 15 Pecan trees, d TO 6
feet high, of best variety, $3.50 per
dozen. Apply to G. w. Mattison, Honea
Path1 5. G. or d. A. Madden. Water
loo, S. c.. 27.9t
NOTICE. Any person wanting =
well made can save money by emploVin~
ID. r. Todd, Laurens, s. c., to maE66
same. Good quantity of water puaran-
teed, 20 oe co... q,
NOTICE C. r. Whitten has moved
his Blacksmith, Wagon, Buggy and
general Repair Shop to the lot in front
OF e. W. Martins stables. 23-4t
NOTICE-AH persons are forniddo,
to hunt or otherwise trespass on nm ou,.
lands, situate in Scuffletown townsbin
Laurens county. w. ]. Bryson, A y
thompson Mrs, Margaret Winchester
26.4t
.,F0R SALE-The Boyd homestead
situated on Hampton street, containin"
three acres, more or less, Wen i'm,
proved, Apply to w. L. BOYD. 254r
OAK WOOD, Good Oak and Hick o,,,
Wood for sale, delivered in anv omon.
tity. ). j, Dendy, Laurens, Phone r.
26-4t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
REV. Mr.. RANKIN BEGINS PASTORATE.
New Presbyterian Minister Preached
First Sermon Last Sunday Morning.

The Rev. c. F. Rankin arrived in
Laurens last Friday and on Sunday
morning was greeted at the First Pres
byterian church by large congrega-
ton. Before entering upon his sermon
Mr.. Rankin made some appropriate re-
marks with reference to his acceptance
of the call extended by the church; that
he felt very happy in taking up the
work and in performing the best he
could his new duties he desired the
hearty cooperation of the church
His sermon was very impressive and
all were highly pleased with the new
pastor. His family will arrive in the
city from Richmond within the next
few days, when they will take up their
residence in the manse.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
KENTUCKY JUDGE
KILLED by HIS son
Dead Man Was for Many Years a
Prominent and Noted Character of
His State,

Jackson, KY, Feb. 6. Former county
judge James Hargis, for many years a
member of the State Democratic execu-
tive committee, who was accused Of
completely in many murders and a
prominent figure in many feuds which
disrupted Breathitt county for several
years, was shot and killed by his son,
Beach Hargis, in Judge Hargis' general
store this afternoon.
The son fred five shots, four of which
took effect, and Judge Hargis fell dead
The exact cause of the murder has no
been learned, but it is said to have been
the result of differences between the
father and his son which existed for
some time.
1t is reported that the two men had
severe quarrel several nights ago,
when it is alleged the father had made
use Of violence to restrain his son,
Young Hargis Is said to have been
drinking heavily lately and when he
entered the store this afternoon he was
apparently under the influence of liquor.
Judge Hargis spoke to him about his
drinking, and this resulted in the quarrel
and murder. Young Hargis, when ar
rested, was raving like a maniac, and
the officers were compelled to drag him
to jail
Judge Hargis ordered special casket
about month ago, costing fifteen hun
dred dollars, in which he is to be buried
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
CROSS HILL KEEPS
UP WITH THE TIMES
Handsome New School House Formally
Presented by Building Committee.
Very Pleasant Occasion.

Cross Hill, Feb. 10. Last Thursday
evening our people gathered at the new
school building and enjoyed the first
social meeting at that place. We hoped
to have Prof. Hand, of Columbia, and
Miss Mary Nance with US, but other
engagements kept them away. The
building was we'll lighted and plenty of
comfortable seats were provided for
the large company present. Prof.
Hough said he was very much disap-
pointed that the visitors whom he boped
would talk were unable to be present.
He introduced nv. H. l.. McSwain.
who represented the building commit
tee. Mr.. McSwain spoke of the work
OF his committee, and gave some ac-
count OF the movement to establish the
High School here, and gave some ac-
count of the difficulties they had to
overcome in the progress of the work
Mr.. McSwain then presented the KEYS
OF the Cross Hill Township High School
building to Mr.. B. A. Wharton, chair
man of the board of trustees. Mr..
wharton was also. member of the
building committee, and he gave quite
an interesting account of his part in
the work. Mr.. Wharton's address was
full of information about the cost and
labor incident to the erection of the
building and about the work being done
IN the school. Mr.. Wharton then pre-
sented the keys to Prof. Hough. Prof.
Hough accepted the charge gracefully
and he made good talk, and called
upon the patrons to give him their sup
port and cooperation. He said he
wanted the patrons to know what he
was doing, and in order to know he
wanted them to come and see for them
selves, Others in the audience were
called upon, and Mr.. w. B. Fuller made
one of his characteristic talks. Mr..
Fuller's talk brought down the
house." and he was roundly applauded.
Misses Lizzie Carter and Hagood. of
Greenwood, presided, at the splendid
new piano, accompanied by the airing
band. Hot chocolate and cake, with
ambrosia, was served by the ladies
Thus closed very interesting occasion
which marks an epoch in the progress
of Cross Hill.
Fred Emerson Brooks will be the
next Lyceum attraction on February
70. He comes highly recommended as
poet and humoriet.
Mrs. j. d. Witherspoon and little
daughter have been visiting relatives
at Westminster, S. c. The little girl
is seriously ill with pneumonia, and
Mr.. Witherapoon has been with them
several days.
Mrs. W. M. Miller has been quite i'll
for several days.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
Marked for Death,

"Three years ago was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed
to help me and hope had fled, when
eovery,s sayS Mrs" "A A. G. Williams, p,Sf Of
BAG, Ky, "The first dose helped me,
and Improvement kept on until / had
gained SO pounds in weight and INV
health was fully restored" This medi-
cine holds tile worlds healinr record
for coughs, colds, throat and lung dis
eases. ",it'' preX&hts pneumonia, 3 Sold
under guarantee at Eaurens Drug Co, Co.
and Palmetto Drug Co. 50c and S1.
Trial bottle free.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Miss Saidee Richey has returned from
visit to Anderson.
Misses Lizzie and Bell Craig, of Ora,
spent last Thursday in the city.
Miss Willie Harris spent from Friday
to Sunday at her home in Gray Court.
Mrs. ]. A. Copeland was called to
Greenville last week on account of the
serious illness of her mother, Mrs.
White.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
have decided not to serve oysters on
Friday night as reported. Another date
will be announced later.
Mrs. j. w. Clarke arrived in the CITY
Thursday from Cuba, where she has
been spending the winter. She is the
guest of her niece, Mrs. Clarence Gray,
at Gray's Hotel.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
BURIAL OF MR.. T. N. BARKSDALE.
Service Conducted at Cemetery by Rev.
Messrs. Thayer and Watson.

The burial of the late Mr.. Thomas
N. Barksdale, whose death occurred in
Arizona, took place at the city ceme-
terry last Thursday morning at II
o'clock, the service being conducted bv
the Rev. W. E. Thayer, assisted by
the Rev. r. C. Watson.
The body of Mr.. Barksdale arrived in
Laurens last Wednesday, accompanied
by Mr., w, Il. Barksdale, who was with
his brother during his late illness. and
Messrs. c. B. Bobo and F. ]. Owinqs,
brothers-in-law of the deceased, who
met the body on the way and returned
here with It.
The following acted as pallbearers:
j. G. Owlnga, j. a. Franks, II. d. Ma
hafPey, G. D. Barksdale, C. H. Roper,
II. b. Kennedy, r. A. Dobson, C. D,
Moseley. Honorary: Col j. w, Fer
guson, DIR. l.. S. Fuller, Dr. w. c..
lrby, w. r, Bramlett, N. b. Dial, l..
c. Bale, John M. Hudgens, M. H.
Fowler, A. B. Bardsdale, DR.. w, Fl.
Dial, DR.. A. j. Christopher, D, A, Da.
Wis and j. S. Bennett,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
ANOTHER PAPER FOR GREENvILLE.
To be Edited by Mr.. j. c. Darlington
the WelI-KnOwn Journalist.

Greenville, February 6. 6.-Announce-
ment was made here today that new
paper to be known as the Green
vile Evening Sun, will make it's appear
ance on February II, with Mr.. j. C.
Darlington as editor and manager. The
paper will be seven-column folio, and
will be published every afternoon ex-
cept Sunday.
Mr.. Darlington, the editor, was until
few days ago connected with the Eve
ming Piedmont, of this city. The per-
sonnel of the staff has not yet been an
nounced. The paper will be owned by
local parties.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
Death of Hon. j. Nj, Major,

Representative j. M. Major, of
Greenwood, died in Columbia last We'd
nesday night, as the result of an attack
OF pneumonia. Mr.. Major had just
taken his seat in the House at this ses-
sion, he having been elected last fall
to fill vacancy in the Greenwood
delegation. Out of respect to his
memory both bodies of the General AS
sembly adjourned Thursday, and Sena-
tor F. p. MCGOWAN was appointed as
one of the members of the Senate dele
cation to attend the funeral of the de-
ceased Legislator at Greenwood.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
SLICK SWINDLER
VISITS ANDERSON
Scheme Was a Divorce De-
creeing Game.
WOMEN WERE VICTIMS
Operations Confined to Mill Villages and
the Fakir Secured Considerable
Sum of Money.

Anderson, Feb. 9.-Of all the swim
ding games the greatest has been per-
petrated in this county during the past
few weeks and as result many women
have been relieved of good sums of
money.
The scheme was divorce decreeing
game. Women wanting to be Claw
fully separated and divorced from
their husbands for any cause whatever
were furnished the opportunity of hav-
ing their wishes granted.
Several weeks ago A. H. Steed, a
man of 55 or 60 years of age, claiming
knowledge of law, drifted into An
derson. He visited the various cotton
mills and learned through gossip and
otherwise which women in the villages
were disappointed with their husbands
and the names of these women who
would pay for and accept divorce.
Steed evidently had everything his
own way. His game progressed well
and many women, tired of their hus-
bands or because their husbands had
deserted them, fell victims to the slick
talk of the "lawyer." He collected
considerable money in Anderson, some
in Williamson and some in Pelzer. His
operations we're confined chiefly to cot
ton mill villages.
THE SCHEME.
Here was Steed's game: He would
find out the name of woman who
might be willing to pay for a divorce
from her husband because of one pre-
text or another. Steed would visit that
woman, explain to her that it was not
necessary for her marriage life to con-
tlnue and that he could arrange it with
the courts so that she might be made a
single woman again.
Steed would make tract with the
woman that upon the payment of $5 he
would prepare for her execution affida-
Wits sustaining complaint against her
husband, upon which complaint the di-
vorce proceedings should be made.
Steed's understanding with his eli
ents was that he should take the com
plants before judge in the courts of
Florida and there procure the divorce
DEGREES. Upon his return with the de-
crees he was to receive an additional
payment of SIS, making, his services
worth in each case $50.
Steed enticed several women of the
Cox mills, one3in the Orr mill village
and some in othor mill villages of the
city to become his "clients." In each
instance he would collect his retaining,
fee of SIS.
After getting up all of the complaints
Steed would disappear for few days
ne would leave this part Of the county
and would visit mill villages elsewhere
After an absence of several days Steed
would turn up at the door of his client
and produce the desired DEGREES and
would deliver them upon the payment
OF the remaining $15 in each case.
Steed was allowed to relieve many
unsuapecting women of their hard
earned money, but two Of his victims
Mrs. l.. +. Cleveland and Mrs. Marv
Lou Gaines, broke up his game .by ex-
posing him and by swearing out war
rant before Magistrate E. B. C. Snipes
for his arrest.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12

Stop that tickling cough! Dr. Shoop's
Cough Cure will surely stop it. and with
perfect safety. 1t is so thoroughly
harmless that DR.. Shoop tells mothers
to use nothing else, even with very
young babies. The wholesome green
leaves and tender stems of lung heal
ing mountainous shrub furnish the
curative properties to DR.. Shops
Cough Cure. 1t Gains the cough and
heals the sensitive bronchial mem
branes. No opium, no chloroform,
nothing harsh used to injure or sup
press. Demand DR.. Shops. Take no
other, Palmetto Drug Co,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
AN APPROACHING MARRIAGE.
Miss Carrie Lou DOrrOh to Wed DR..
Foster, of TimmOnsviIle.

Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Dorroh, Of
this city, have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Car.
rie Lou Dorroh, and DR.. Carl Atkins
Foster, of Timmonsville, on Wednes-
day, February 10, at noon.
The marriage will take place at the
family residence, and will be a quiet
home affair. After an elegant we'd
ding luncheon, DR.. and Mrs. Foster
will leave at o'clock for Timmons-
vile, their future home.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
Economy in 1908.

Pure Linseed Oil costs much less sold
from the barrel than it does put up in
tin cans as mixed paint. In the first
instance you pay 60 cents per gallon, in
the second SLIGO Now mix three gal
Ions of pure linseed oil with four gal
Ions l.. & M. Paint, and you have ready
for use seven gallons of the best paint
made costing only $1.20 per gallon.
Done in two minutes.
l.. & M. Paint Agencies:
j. H & M. l.. Nash, Laurens.
Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. 27-2t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12

We believe that we have one of the
cleanest subscription lists of any county
paper in ths State that has not paid
in-advance subscription, but there are
some in arrears. The postal law saws
they must pay before April l, or be
cut off.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
A Beautiful Woman.

Her surroundings should be in har-
mony, and can best be made so by a
well-kept home The l.. & M. Pure
Paint makes the home beautiful. 1t
preserves it and prevents decay. The
cost per gallon, ready for use, is only
$1.20. 1t wears for ten years and
longer. Thirty-three years of continu-
Gus use is evidence.
l.. g. M. Paint Agents:
j. H. q M. l.. Nash, Laurens.
Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. 27-2t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
Mr.. Calender to Lecture.

On Thursday evening, Goth instant,
the Rev. w. E. Calender, rector of the
Episcopal church, will deliver lecture
on "a Trip to England" in the audito-
rum Mt the Watts Mills
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
Ask YonrseIt the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm when you have rheumatism? We
feel sure that the result will be prompt
and satisfactory. One application re-
lieves the pain, and many have been
permanently cured by It's use, Is and
50-cent sizes. Sold by Laurens Drug
Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12

STRAYED OR SToLEN-A White
Setter Dog, liver spots on head and
tail, bobtailed. Answers to name of
Rex" Suitable reward for informa-
ton as to bis Whereabouts or return to
ID. E Todd, Laurens, S. c., Rid 1.
28-1t
FOR SALE Five lots ON Academy
street, opposite II, r. Humbert and j.
|: Coleman, For price, ETC., apply to
N, b. Dial, Laurens, S, G. 28-2t
BE sure to lot as show you our line
of Thing, in different designs and col
ors. Also a good line of Crates, fin
ished in black and bronze.
S. M. & f. II. Wilkes q Co,
FOR SALE geo bushels Mortgage
Litter Cotton Seed, Strictly pure. Price
per ,bushel rs cents. $50 bushels Toole
Prolific Cotton Seed. Ready for immc,
diate delivery. M. E. McDan;aI ,T.,
Rid d, Laurens, S. G. 28-4t :
Price ~ seats for DeKoven Male
Suartette16o cents for grown people,
IS cents for reserved seats, 25 cents for
children.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
Another SIeet and Freeze.

For the second time this month Lau
rens, in common with the entire Pied
mont section, was in the grasp of the
ice king Sunday night and Monday.
Beginning late Sunday afternoon snow
and sleet fell slowly throughout the
night and on Monday morning there
was heavy coating of sleet and snow
on the ground which made travelling of
all kinds very difficult until the after
noon. The trees and wires did not suf-
DER as they did from the other freeze,
but business was at q standstIll practi-
cally all Of Monday and there were
very few people in from the country
Yesterday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12

:. Before you buy he sure to see our
line Of Art Squares and Rugs, in differ
ent designs, colors and sizes, made of
the best quality of material, at prices
that will be money saved for YOU.
S. M. g. T.. H. Wilkes e. Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12

If you are building new house, or
thinking of putting in any new Mantels,
it will be to your interest to see our
line in different designs and sjzeg, made
ef oak and mahogany beautifully nm
s. NJ. & Il. H, Wilkes g. Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12

You can always find here the largest
and best line Of Enameled Ware, con-
sisting of everything that is needed in
your Kitchen,
S. M. s. E. II Wilkes g. Co,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-23
The Circuit Judgeship.

One Of the important Offices in
the gift of the people and one that
comes as near as any to the material
prosperity of a nation is that of
judge, especially in those courts
where both private and public
wrongs must be considered. Our
legislature many years since fixed
the term of this Office at six years
and has never seen fit to change it,
though in many states there was at
one time life tenure. This custom
has however changed with the pro-
gression of events, so that at pre-
sent almost everywhere the terms
of office in the lower courts at least
is limited. Formerly judges were
for the most part appointed by the
executive. This too is changed as
the tendency Of the times is towards
coming nearer to the people in all
things. Fortunately for the people
of Wisconsin, the new custom has
not proved g BAD one. In general
the good sense Of the people has en-
abled it to select wisely those who
shall control the courts and a long
list Of excellert judges attests this
fact.
This spring there is to be an
election of Circuit judges in the
state for those circuits where the
term Of office commences in 1909.
Our own circuit is one Of these and
hence the people are to cast their
votes for judge in place of Hon
E. w. Helms whose term of office
expires in January, 1909. We do
not hear of any opposition to him.
His service upon the bench has
been singularly acceptable both to
the people and the bar. Courteous,
obliging, easily approached in
matters where communication is
proper, but reserved where the
necessity arises, clear in his de-
cisions and especially careful in
rendering decisions or giving
opinion, knowing no favorites, he
has shown himself possessed of a
judicial mind and to be /, a good
judge. Although it is rather too
early to make a prediction, we think
it hardly likely that any one will
come upS rs opposing cadidate
and we hope that Judge Helms may
be reelected without opposition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-23
Wisconsin Tobacco.

Wisconsin has become prominent
as producer of tobacco, and the
state organization Of the American
Society Of Equity has pledged to
the State Tobacco Growers AS
ISOLATION all tobacco grown by the
members Of said Society in Wiscon-
sin last year. This action practi-
cally gives the Tobacco Growers
Association absolute control Of the
entire crop of tobacco grown in this
state in 1907. This is an important
Capitalization, and indicates that
there is but one market in which
Wisconsin tobacco can be purchased.
1t would seem that under this ar
rangement the producer will realize
better returns for his product than
by selling in competition in many
small markets. At any rate the
buying has been greatly simplifed
for the big manufacturers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-23
Kentucky.
year.

Col. Henry Watterson, the veter-
an editor Of the Louisville Courier
Journal, refuses to be comforted in
the loss to the Democrats of the
State of Kentucky, for which he
holds Ex-Governor Beckham re-
sponsible. He charges that Beck
ham, by building up a national
machine, betrayed the Democratic
party and turned the state oyer to
the Republicans in 1907, and that
because Of this Kentucky will go
Republican at the approaching
Presidential election. Metaphori-
cally speaking Mr.. Watterson
bushes for shame that Kentucky
with her proud record should be-
come so degenerate as to register
in the Republican column, and has
only words of scathing rebuke for
those high in authority who by
their acts have contributed to such
an unfortunate result.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-23

Bills allowed.
The Council discussed the water and electric
light rates and payments made and it appear
ing upon Investigation that some persons
have been using water or lights at a rate less
than the published schedule, the Clerk was
directed to correct such "a ting as reported and
send corrected bills to such parties as failure
70 correctsuch ratings would be disoDedience
of the laws relating TO public utilities
On motion adjourned.
ALLEN 2. WELD,
City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-23
Ohio Republicans.

The breach between the Taft and
Foraker factions in Ohio is becom-
ing more pronounced as time
passes, and the contest promises
to be be an exceedingly bitter one.
The Taft people intimated to the
Foraker contingent at the outset
that no entangling alliances would
be formed, and that Mr.. Foraker
need not look TO the Taft men for
any political favors in the future.
The Senior Senator has taken up
the gauntlet thus thrown down and
will fight to a finish. The Junior
Senator from Ohio is in hearty
sympathy with Foraker, and the
quarrel has been taken into the
United States Senate in form of
appointments and combinations,
which would make matters embar-
RAISING for other Senators not
wishing to become involved in the
row" We know nothing of the
merits of the case, but there is
factional fight on in the Buckeye"
state which bodies no good to the
Republican party in Presidential
year.