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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
CITATI ION

The State of South Carolina, County of
Laurens.--By o. G. Thompson, Es-
quire, Probate Judge.
Whereas Mary L. Barksdale made
suit to me to grant her letters of adj
minlstration, with will annexed, of the
estate and effects of T.. N. Barksdale.
These are therefore to cite and adj
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors Of the said T. N. Barksdale.
deceased, that they be and appear be-
fore me in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Laurens G. H., S. c., on the
18th day of April, 1908 next, after pub
LEGATION hereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon to show cause, if any they
have, why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 9th day
of March, Ammo Domini 1908.
o. G. THOMPSON,
35-2t j. p. L. c..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
j IASA&' sA&AR& i &-&&tERaS% g%aEA
THE VERY OLDEST
BALE OF COTTON.
IS. 81 s.s.xrMAA hhN

no ''''' ." y ~ - 81 ~ y " q ~ F" "NRT' = NTNSF S'F'
Probably the oldest bale of cotton in
South Carolina is in the Laurens bonded
warehouse, located in this city. 1t was
placed in the warehouse two or three
years ago by Mr.. Samuel H. Fleming
and IS the property of one of his little
sons, who is a grandchild of the late
Henry Thompson, who produced this
bale of cotton during the war period, in
the year of 1882. In the summer of
1855 the cotton would have sold Cor 40
cents per pound in gold. 1t weighs 444
pounds and at that time would have
brought $176. 60. Had the bale been
placed on the market Dc years ago and
the proceeds put on deposit in a bank at
the present rate of interest allowed,
generally a per cent, the accrued in
tcrest today would amount to 1906. al,
or a total of $483.07 principal and in
tercst. On the market today it would
sell for $44.40. During it's existence
the commercial value of cotton has been
as low as 4 cents the pound at more
than n period and as late as 1884 it
would have brought less than $50 per-
haps.
AS stated above the cotton was made
by Mr.. Henry Thompson, who lived
near Cross Hill, this county, and it was
packed on the old-fashioned screw press
and baled in ropes. Several years ago
it was re-baled and is in excellent con-
hiIinn
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

Thomas Stenton, postmaster of Ponty-
pool, Ont, writes: "For the past eight
years | have suffered from rheumatic
pains, and during that time ] have used
many different liniments and remedies
for the cure of rheumatism. Last sum
MGR | procured a bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and got more relief
from it than from anything l have
this liniment to all sufferers from
rheumatic pains" For sale by the
Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Confederate Reunion April Inth.

Companies &c" of the Bird, and "E"
of the 18th S. c. Regiments, and COM
pany "E' Of 3rd S. C. Battalion will
hold their reunion at Gray Court-Owings
institute, Saturday, April 18th. The
boys used to make a lot of good resolu-
lions when a fight was coming on, and
then when lounging about camp we
made some other resolutions, amongst
which was that if he lived to reach home
and see the close of the war he would
never go hungry again. Every one bring
along something to eat. Prominent
speakers I expected to be with us.
0. G. THOMPSON
j. D. MOCK,
For COMMITTEES:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
The Jumping Off Place.

Consumption had me in it's grasp,
and | had almost reached the jumping
off place, when l was advised to try
Dr.. Kings New Discovery; and | want
to say right now it saved my life. I'm
provement began with the first bottle,
and after taking one dozen bottles ]
was a well and happy mar again." says
George Moore, of Grimesland, N. C.
AS a remedy for coughs and colds and
healer of weak, ore lungs, and fol
preventing pneumonia, New Discovery
Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. Tria,
bottle free.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
NeigllbOrhOOd FayOrite,

Mrs. E. D. Charles, of Harbor, Me.
speaking of Electric Bitters, says: at
is a ncighborhood favorite here with
US 1t deserves to be a favorite
everywhere. 1t gives quick relief in
dyspepsia, liver complaint, kidney de-
rangcment, malnutrition, nervousness,
weakness and general debility. It's ac-
ton or the blood as a thorough purifier
makes it especially useful as a spring
medicine. This grand Alternative tonic
is sold under guarantee at the Laurens
Drug Co. and the Palmetto Drug Co.
soc
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
For Clerk of Court.

l respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the office of
Clerk of Court and pledge myself to
abide the result of Democratic primary
election. JOHN 3. BOLT.
| respectfully announce myself O can
didate for the Office Of Clerk of Court
for Laurens county, subject to the
rules of the Democratic Primary.
c. A. POWER.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
A Healing Salve for Burns, Chapped
Hands and Sore Nipples.

AS a healing salve for burns, sores.
sore nipples and chapped hands Cham,
%berlain's Salve is most excellent. II
allays the pain of a burn almost in
stantly, and unless the injury is very
severe heals the parts without leaving
q scar. Price 26 cents. For sale by
Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Banks Close at 4P. M.

Beginning next Monday, April 6, the
banks of Laurens will close every after
noon at 4 o'clock, after which hour no
business such as receiving or paying
out money or discounting notes will be
transacted. Customers will, therefore,
govern themselves accordingly.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Attention, prohibItionists.

Let al those who have in their pos
session petitions see to it at once that
all the qualified voters in their SECTIONS
have an opportunity to sign the petit
tons; and let all prohibitionists who
have not signed seek an Opportunity st
once; and let all the petitions be re-
turned to me not later than April Is.
e. G.. WATSON, Chairman.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Suffering and Dollars Saved.

e. S. Lopez, of Marilla, New York,
says: 81 am a carpenter and have had
many severe cuts healed by Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. 1t has saved me suffer-
ing and dollars. 1t is by far the best
healing salve | have ever found. Heals
burns, sores, ulcers, fever sores, ecze-
ma and piles. 25c at Laurens Drug Co.
and Palmetto Drug Co,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Col. Bacon to Conduct European Party.

A party is being organized to visit
Europe this summer by Col. James II.
Bacon, of Edgefeld, who is known to
everyone in South Carolina as one of
the most accomplished gentlemen in
the State. Col. Bacon's party will sail
the 10th of July, and will make a tour
of Norway, Denmark, Germany, Ba-
varia, Italy, Switzerland, France and
England, the trip to last 76 days. Col.
Bacon has visited Europe repeatedly,
and it would be impossible to make the
trip with a more delightful guide. Any
n wishing full information in regard
to the tour can obtain all details by
writing Col. Bacon at Edgefeld, S. C.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
For

l respectfully announce myself for
reelection to the office of Coroner for
Laurens county, subject to the rules of
the Primary Election. w. D. WATTS.
respectfully announce myself for
the office of County Coroner and will
abide the rules governing the Demo-
cratic primary.
r. O. HAIRSTON.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
JNO. Nj.
For Sheriff..

L hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff of Laurens county in the
coming Democratic Primary election.
and pledge myself to abide by the re-
suit of said Democratic primary.
j. THOS. PEDEN.
l hereby announce myself to the vo-
tiers of Laurens county for reelection
to the Sheriff. office for the ensuing
term, subject to the rules of, the Demo-
cratic primary.
THOS. J.. DUCKETT.
l hereby announce myself a candidate
. or Sheriff of Laurens county in the ap-
preaching Democratic primary, and
promise to abide by results of said Pri-
mary election.
JOHN D. OWINGS.
At the solicitation of many friends |
offer myself a candidate for Sheriff of
Laurens county and pledge myself to
abide by the result of the Democratic
primary and to give my entire time and
natural detective ability to the office.
B. A. WHARTON.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of Laurens
county, subject to the result of the ap-
preaching Democratic primary election.
JOHN D. w. WATTS.
l hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Sheriff of Laurens
county in the next Democratic primary
and promise to abide the result of said
primary election.
j. P. CALDWELL.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
For Auditor,

At the solicitation of friends | hereby
announce myself a candidate for the
office of County Auditor, subject to the
result of the Democratic Primary cleo
ton. WILLIAM T. DORROH.
hereby announce my candidacy for
County Auditor, subject to the result
of the Democratic primary election.
r. w. NICHOLS.
| am a candidate for Auditor for
Laurens county in the approaching
Democratic primary election and pledge
myself to abide by the result of said
election.
CHARLIE w. MCCRAVY.
hereby respectfully announce my
self a candidate for Auditor of Laurens
County in the coming Democratic pri-
mary election and promise to abide the
result of said election.
w. LOWNDES FERGUSON.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
CHARLIE w. MCCRANY
For County Superyisor.

| hereby announce myself as a candi,
date for reelection to the office of
County Supervisor for Laurens county
subject to the rules and regulations OF
the Democratic primary and if re
elected will endeavor to faithfully dis
charge the duties of the office.
Respectfully,
II. IS. HuMRERT
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Farmers Union, April Bird.

The Farmers County Union will meet
at Laurens on Friday, April Ord, at II
o'clock, a. m. All local Unions are re-
quested to send full delegations.
G. r. WALLACE,
w. A. BALDWIN, President.
Secretary,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01

. CANDIDATES. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the State Senate.

for the State Senate.
/ hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office of the State Senate, sub
ject to the rules OF, the Democratic Pri-
mary election. ~
+ JNO. Nj. CANNON.
1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office of State Senator, subject
to the rules of the Democratic primary
election. j. II. WHARTON :
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
THOS. p. RYRD
For Treasurer,

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of Treasu-
rer of Laurens county in the approach
ing Democratic primary, and / promise
to abide the result of said election.
j. d. MOCK.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Notice of Election and Appointment of
Managers.

In accordance with an Act passed by
the General Assembly of South Caro-
lima, session of 1908, and approved by
the Governor, authorizing and empow-
ering Fountain Inn Graded School Dis
trict, No. 3-B, consisting of parts of
Greenville and Laurens Counties, to is
sue Coupon Bonds not to exceed fifteen
thousand dollars for school purposes,
an election is hereby ordered by the
Trustees of the said school districtto be
held at Fountain Inn on Tuesday, April
z, 1908, to decide whether the said bonds
shall be issued or not.
The Polls will be opened at z o'clock,
a. NJ, and will close at 4 O'Clock, P.
NJ. All legally qualified electors are
entitled to vote at this election.
For the Laurens County box, the fol-
lowing Managers are hereby appointed:
}: g.. Farrow, A. C. Nash, and W. H.
Thackston.
j. w. OVENS,
ii. l.. SHAW,
j.. A. CANNON,
Trustees of Fountain Inn Graded School
District, No. BIB.
Fountain Inn, S. c., March 10, 1908
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
For Superintendent of Education.

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for reelection to the office of
County Superintendent of Education
for Laurens county, subject to the
rules and regulations of the approach
ing Democratic primary.
r. w, NASH.
announce myself a candidate for the
office of Superintendent of Education
for Laurens county in the coming Dem
ocratic primary and pledge myself to
abide the result of said election. Feel
ing a deep interest in the educational
work of the county, and having given
1T much thought and study, | believe, if
elected, | can fill the office acceptably,
and with benefit to the schools through
out the county.
THOS. P. BYRD.
l hereby o myself a candi
date for Superintendent of Education
of Laurens county and promise to abide
by the results of the approaching Dem
ocratic election.
GEO. l.. PITTS.
l hereby announce myself a candidate
for Superintendent of Education for
Laurens county in the coming Demo
cratic primary, and pledge myself to
abide the result of said election.
j.. G.. BURDETTE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-01
Cd. N. BARROW

Assistant in Charge of Instructions.
IS. A. KNAPP, in Charge"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
BRYAN WEAkENs.
Recently a Dictator, Now a sessar

Recently q Dictator, Now a Beggar
For Crumbs.
Lincoln, July 31.-Bryan. who two
weeks ago was high handed dicta-
tor, giving orders and compelling a
great party to bow to his slightest
within, has changed as Mr.. Hearst
says, "Chamelion-Like," and is now
beggar for crumbs from the nwly
formed and as yet unknown Indepeud
ance party.
The sight of this whilom big boss
and whole show on his knees plead
ing for support from a party that has
Just bodily kicked one Of his friends
out of the convention hall for ment-
ioning his name in their presence, is
so disgusting it has turned many
Of his admirers from him. Many had
begun to believe that he was growing
into strong character, but all that
is changed now. He will fail as he
did both of his previus campaigns to
carry either his home precinct. home
city or county.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
NAUGHTY MEN.
Millionaire Prohibi tionist Quits o
Account of the Grafters.

Pittsburg, July 81 ]. b. Corey,
wealthy coal man and banker Of
Pittsburg, one of the originators of
the pI Inhibition party and until this
year one OF its leading campaign
contributors. has Withdrawn his sup
port and repudiates the Prohibition
leaders. declaring they are graft
ers.'
Mr.. Corey said: In the financial
report Of the chairman Of the Prohi-
bition party in l'ennsylvaia there was
careful lack CT detailed items upon
which the $4,000 collected was ex.
pended. AS a substitute there is a
luminous heralding of the great per-
sonai sacrifices tina, the Prohibition
patriots are making. Yet 1 question
II there is one of them that would
realize as many dollars and cents in
any legimate business, for the same
mental and physical exercise"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
GROUND BROKEN FOR
iNTERURsAN
Fifty Business Men Witness the
Ceremony and Hear
Addresses

Pueblo. Colo. July 3O.-First dirt
was thrown at IL o'clock this morn
ing in grading for the new electric
Railway company to run from Canon
City, Colo. to Garden City. Kansas
The breaking of the ground was at
tended by ceremonies participated in
by more than so business men, Of
ficers of the company and others. VIII
went from this city in automobile
this morning.
Work was commenced on the r.
X. Porter ranch nine miles west OF
Pueblo, A. B. Hulit. promoter of ;he
enterprise. held the scraper for The
first load and Mayor John T. West
Of Pueblo, drove the horse. Colon 81
Lockhardt handled the next load and
the 80 or more teams were put to
work In earnest.
F. H. Atwater Of Canon City, pres
ident of the company. told Of the pro
ject which has for its purpose The
electrifying of the Arkansas VALLEY
Mayor West spoke of the vast bene-
fits that the road would bring Pue-
bio and the other cities of the valley.
1t is stated by officers of the com
pany that work will be pushed from
now on to completion. the first sec
ton OF road being constructed oe-'
tween here and Canon City.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
WHEAT DISCOVERY A RAW FAKE
Say Much heralded Alaska" Nons
Other Than "seven-ieaded
Wonder.

Fort Collins. Colo. July 29.-That
the much-vaunted Alaska wheat pro
pagated by Abraham Adams OF JUL
eta, Idaho, Is a fake Is the opinion
of Professor W. II. Olin and Fritz
Knorr. agronomists at Colorado Agri-
cultural college, who hold that it is
none other than the Egyptian seven
headed wonder wheat, which created
such a furore some years ago when
1t was announced as a rediscovery of
try.
The experts at the college received
some of the seed of the Alaska from
Halsey NJ. Rhodes of Denver last
spring. Rhodes paid IS a pound for
1t. Its similarity to the kernel Of tn
seven-headed wonder was noted at
the experiment station here. and for
the purpose of comparison lots Of eac
were sown side by side.
Now that the plots are maturing
the professors do not hesitate to pro-
uouuCc thC <Aiaoh1 tiC oeshAC 90 thS
seven-headed wonder. While the ex-
act yield of the wheat cannot be stat
ed In advance, the estimate of the
professors is that 1t will make about
fifty bushels to the acre, which is not
unusual.
The seven-headed wonder is graded
about No. 4 and Is not wanted by the
millers who have tested 1t, and have
advised growers not to plant it.
It is claimed for the Alaska that
1t is a No. hard wheat, that it is
drouth resistant, that it is both a
spring wheat and fall wheat, and
that it will yield as high as 222 bus
hels to the acre. The country is be-
ing flooded with literature on the sub
ject. many farmers having bought
seed and others are eager to invest.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
GIVING UP THE ELECTION.
Diseordant Democracy Preparing to
Lay Blame for Defeat on Each
Other

The following article from the
Rocky Mountain News shows that it
expects defeat and is getting ready
to place the blame on Chairman
Smith
Democrats throughout the state
are beginning to find fault with State
Chairman Million Smith forhis failure
to call a meeting Of the state execu-
tive committee for the purpose OF
deciding on the date for the Demo
Cratic state nominating convention
The call is out for the Republican
convention, and yesterday Smith stat
ed that he might possibly call meet
ing of the executive committee the
latter part of next week.
1.-The Democrats of the state de-
clare that the dilatory tactics of the
Chairman means a lateconvention and
that the party will go into the fight
in a disorganized condition. except
for the work that has been done by
the advisory committee. Of which Tul
;y Scott is chairman and Leo Vim
cent secretary.
Repeated efforts have been made
to induce Smith to call the conven-
iior early, SO the party could line
up for the fray with every bit of
strength available ready to do bust
ness when election day rolls around
The chairman has paid no attention
and the leaders fear that the work
will now have to be rushed through.
az the convention will probably not b
called until some time after the rep
ublican convention. which is set for
September IL.
1T is generally conceded now that
Smith will not again be a candidate
for reelection as chairman. He has
efused to commit himself on the que
ton. but the leaders throughout the
state declare that he will not make
the race"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
CONTRACTS LET.
Kansas-colorado Electric Road A.
fairs Are Shown to Be Most
Promising.

Pueblo. Aug. lat the meeting Of
board of directors Of the Kansas-Colo
RADIO railroad cmpany. held In the gen
eral offices of the company In the
Central block, contracts were let for
the obstruction work of the La Jun
ia and Kansas divisions Of the road.
These contracts include the grad
ing, ties, steeling and bridges for the
new road from Pueblo to Dodge City,
and from Garden City to Scott City,
Kansas.
OF this amount of construction
work, the grading and tieing con-
tracts are thoroughly financed. and
the officers of the road see clearly
the way to absolute completion.
The contracts closed yesterday
were awarded to A. b. Hulit. who in
turn sublet the work without unnec-
essary delay, it being stipulated in
the subcontracts placed by Mr.. Hulit
that actual work will commence with
In ninety days. That there are no
apparent obstaclse in the way Of i'm
mediate operations is suggested by
the fact that one Of the largest con-
tractors has agreed to commence
grading on the eastern division with
in the next six weeks, having already
made arrangements for hay and grain
for his sixty teams. and attended to
other preliminary details in connec-
tion with bringing his grading out
fit on the ground.
This is the most important move
yet made by the promoters OF this
great undertaking, and with the grad
ing of the western division already
financed and work in progress. the
project that at first had the appear
ance OF a wonderfully optimistic
dream is assuming material proport-
ions by rapid strides.
The meeting Of the board of dir
ectors yesterday was one Of great i'm
portance to the welfare Of the pro-
ject, and although it continued
suits accomplished were more far
reaching and satisfactory than any OF
the directors had imagined. In addit-
ion to the local directors there were
present at this meeting Col. j. A.
Lockhart of Rocky Ford, William p.
Humphrey of Syracuse. Kas.; w. A.
Warner of Garden City. Kas.; Col.
John @. Mcdonald of Florence; s. H.
Atwater. of Canon City. and w. C.
Gould of Lamar.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
a BEET SUGAR EXHIBITS.
Arkansas Valley Companies vii
Show Whole Process.

Albuquerque. N. NJ. July 30.-(Spe-
l.)-Arrangements have been made
whereby the Holly Sugar company
of Holly, Colo. will exhibit at the
Irrigation congress and exposition
here a complete model Of an up-to-
date beet sugar factory. showing all
the processes from picking the beets
to sacking the sugar.
The exhibit will be costly and COM
plete. The American Beet Sugar con
pany will send model Of beet
dump and other exhibits. The Uui-
ted States Sugar and Land company
of Garden City. Kan, will send 8
model Of a sugar beet farm. water
ed by irrigation. The exhibits by the
. beet sugar manufacturers. 1t is said.
will be the finest ever gotten up by
this industry. which il invading the
Rio Grande valley Of New Mexico on
. large scale.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
90 YEARS AGO
Notes from The Lamar REGISTER Of
Aueust 1888

Republican county convention was
called to meet at Las Animas on Aug
ust %. Lamar had the largest dele
CATION, being entitled to La Junta
had Z, Las Animas 6, Rocky Ford
and Granada A.
The north side ditch meeting at
Kornman Opera House was largely
attended and the indications are that
the farmers will take hold and push
the enterprise.
A. Deter left Monday for a visit
at Winterst, Iowa.
The Odd Fellows lodge will be In
stituted here this afternoon. and the
lodge will start out with a strong
membership.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-08-05
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CHAIRMAN
To Confer With State Chairman In
Denver On August 10.

Following the example of National
Chairman. Frank H. Hitchcock, State
Chairman John F. Vivian has called
a meeting of the Republican county
chairmen in Colorado. to be held at
the Brown Palace hotel August 10.
The conference will be along similar
lines to the one recently held in this
city between MIR. Hitchcock and the
Republican leaders OF the west. The
situation in each county will be frank
ly discussed, speakers will be appor-
toned. and a systematic plan Of ac-
ton mapped out for the state cam
align.