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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-10

HE FLANI. JTuE 10 Type yEdI
after year when saved under bog. The
name Uncle Sam Sumatra was given
to this variety. 1t is cigar wrapper
variety Of tobacco and adapted for
growing under shade in the cigar wrap
per producing regions. The plants
reach an average height of about eight
feet at the time of maturity, and they
bear an average of about twenty-six
leaves before topping. The cured leaves
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-10
FIesh-Forminr Foods.

o.. S'oyefS, alfalfa, cow-peas, soy beans,
e, @u"dian peas, etc, are the main flesh
or, foods. Oats, as q single food,
< < nearer a balanced ration
h.,, Young stock than any other, with
or .,'S} u close second What the farm
Ne5u to grow is some of the flesh
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-10

formers above mentioned with which
he can balance up his cheap corn and
not be obliged to buy bran, shorts. oil
meat or cottonseed meal, to get the full
value of his cheap fat-formers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-10

Fertilizer tests with corn in Virginia
show clearly that blowing under green
leguminous crops is highly beneficial
practice and that where this is fol-
lowed only moderate amounts of fertil-
ity will be necessary to give Increased
Yields. When vegetable matter is lack
ing. however, heavy applications or Ter
tilizer seem dvisable.-AndreW NJ.
So111p
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-10

Will average about
sixteen inches in
width by twenty
inches in length, al
though the size varies
according to field and
cultural conditions.
The yield of the crops
Of this variety is high,
beng as much as
1000 pounds of cured
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-10

tobacco 10 the acre under favorable
The percentage Of the best
grades of wrapper in these crops is
orrespOndingly high.-Exchange.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-10
New Variety of Tobacco.

A new variety of tobacco, valuable
for cigar wrapping, was first raised in
Connecticut from seed brought from
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
GREAT OCCASION
FOR MOUNTYILLE
Prominent Speakers and
Barbecue Attractions.
ACCIDENT TO "A LADY
Farm Hands DESERVING Employers--Otfer
Notes and Interesting OBJ
servatiOnS.

Mountville, July 14th. The greatest
event for Mountville next week will be
the big barbecue which is in prepara-
tion for next Saturday, the 18th inst,
at the Crisp Park. Mr.. M. b. Crisp is
at the head of this coming occasion
which insures to every one splendid
dinner. Those who attend will also be
entertained by prominent speakers on
the live and interesting issues of the
day. Hon. JOS. T. Johnson, Hon. r. A.
Cooper and others are on the program,
will be here if their duties permit The
county candidates are especially invited
to be present and of course they will
be heard from. A pleasant and profita-
BILE day is in store for all who attend.
The public are cordially invited. Those
who delight in sport will be pleasantly
entertained by the boys in good ball
games.
Mrs. Amanda Notes, one of our best
ladies, who is several years past her
three score and ten, met with very
unfortunate accident one day last week.
A cloud was coming up and she was in
the yard gathering up some clothes,
when by some means she fell, striking
her arm against the house and break
ing the bone near the left shoulder.
She is doing we'll now suffering but
little pain from the accident.
Mountville was represented on the
Fourth at Ware Shoals by Messrs. j. G.
Cluck, Arthur league, j. M. Simmons,
b. r. Fuller, S. j. Rasor and w. p.
Culbertson, all of whom enjoyed long
jou ney, some pleasure, plenty of hash
and much rain. But the hospitality of
Mr.. w. w. Gaines, whose heart and
shelter are never closed against the
unfortunate, came in for full share
OF enjoyment and appreciation. Wesley
is big hearted boy and can tell you
many things to make you laugh and
forget your disappointing circum-
stances.
k2Several farm hands have recently
left their employers in this section and
have gone to the railroad. The ready
cash is a deceptive temptation to the
near sighted, but to agricultural sue
cess it works confusion and uncertainty.
Two fishing parties down on Mudlick
creek have been the attraction for a
number of our folks this week, one on
Tuesday and another Thursday. The
latter proved to be quite a water
haul" Mr.. Willie f. Crisp, who is en-
joying vacation of rest, is no less
happy in leading a good crowd of
fishers.
Miss Ida May Crisp is enjoying few
days visit to relatives in your city.
Miss Lula May Matthews, of Little
Mountain, is spending a while with her
grandmother, Mrs. Fannie Wertz
Mr.. j. r. Whatley, with his family,
is on a few days visit to home folks
at ColleSbury.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
Mr.. Boyd States Platform.

Editor The Advertiser.
AS | hear there is much being said
about my platform and some gentlemen
who came out to my house to ask me to
stand for reelection to the House of
Representatives | wish to say through
your paper that they did not outline
any particular platform but said they
that | wanted to be distinctly under
stood. | did not want to deceive or
mislead anyone for the sake of(Dflice.
Then il they could support me | would
appreciate it. told them that | was a
local optionist; when the people said by
their votes that they wanAed prOhibi-
tion then wanted them to have it. |
also told them as to State wide prOhibi-
ton with the right to vote it back in
was positively opposed to. Now | say
to the voters of Laurens county that
am willing for them to settle this ques-
ton at the ballot box and | will abide
the decision and if elected will do what
| can to carry out the wishes of the
majority. Upon this platform stand or
fall. | furthermore wish to say to the
voters of Laurens county as ! said to
the gentlemen who came TO see me that
do not wish to mislead or deceive any
one. | had rather meet with defeat
than to go into Office under false colors.
Thanking the people for their support
in the past | will say no more until |
meet them on the stand.
| furthermore told them that person
ally / was in favor of prohibition and
expected to so vote in the county cleo
tion this fall, but that if a majority
voted otherwise / was a Democrat and
would carry out the wishes of my peo-
pie.
r. ID. BOYD.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
LIGHTNING BOLT
DOES DEADLY WORK
Mr.. McLees Cunningham Killed While
Under Poplar Tree During Heavy
Storm Wednesday Afternoon.

Mr.. E. McLees Cunningham, sub
stantial farmer and well known citizen
of the Rocky Springs section, was
killed by lightning last Wednesday af-
ternoon between and 6 o'clock while
sheltered under large poplar during
the progress of terrific thunder and
rain storm. Wednesday afternoon Mr..
Cunningham, together with his son-in-
law, Mr.. Nichols Anderson, and several
hands were at work in the bottoms
about mile and half from home.
About 5 O'Clock Mr.. Cunningham went
to spring near Mr.. Anderson Senn's
for bucket of water Meantime
storm arose and Mr.. Anderson and the
hands left the field thinking that Mr..
Cunningham had preceded them home
ward afoot. On reaching home, how
ever, it was found that the head of the
family had not come in. AS soon as the
storm subsidized Mr.. Anderson returned
to the vicinity of the bottoms, calling
in-law. Nothing had been seen of him
by the neighbors. Mr.. Anderson re-
turned home to find Mr.. Cunningham
still absent. A second trip was made
by Mr.. Anderson which proved fruit
less. The alarm was then given,
searching parties were instituted, and
after nightfall and in a drenching rain
they started out to find the missing
man, thoroughly convinced now that
some accident had befallen him. They
proceeded at once to the locality of the
spring, all the neighbors joining in the
search. Shortly after 8 O'Clock one
party of the searchers came upon the
body of Mr. Cunningham at the foot Of
a big poplar tree. Upon investigation
it was found that the tree had been
struck by lightning, the same bolt caus-
ing MIR. Cunningham's death. Dr. b.
f. Godfrey, who lives in the vicinity
was summoned but life had been ex-
tinct for some time, three hours or
more. The body was at once removed
to the Cunningham home. A general
alarm was given and all during the re
mainder Of the night friends and neigh
bors called and rendered services and
sympathies.
Friday morning the burial services,
conducted by Rev. j. L. McLin, pastor,
and the Woodmen of the World, were
held at Rocky Springs Presbyterian
church, tremendous crowd attending.
The funeral rites held by the Woodmen
over their deceased brother were led by
Mr.. j. f. Bolt, Of Laurens camp, assist
ed by the officers of Oak Grove camp,
of which Mr.. Cunningham was a fP ON
ber.
1t is needless to say that the ne. of
Mr.. Cunningham sudden death causes
general and sincere regret. He was
good man, successful farmer and a
dutiful citizen. He will be missed. He
was son of Mr.. and Mrs. f.. Young
Cunningham, who resided in the Pea
Ridge section, mile or SO beyond the
late home of their son, and he was
about 48 years Old His wife, who was
a Miss Workman, and an only child,
Mrs. Nichols Anderson, survive, to-
gether with several brothers and sis
ters, including Messrs. John II. Gun
Robt. T. Cunningham, of the Pea Ridge
section, Mrs. 0. p. Goodwin, of the
same section, Mrs. Patterson,
of Lanford, and Mrs. Robt. Green, of
Atlanta.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
MRS. MAHALY THOMASON LEAK.
Widow of the Late Mr.. q. w. Leak Died
I'm LaurenS Thursday.

Last Thursday morning at II o'clock
Mrs. Mahaly Thomson Leak, widow of
the late Mr. Geo. w. Leak, of Dals
township, passed away in this city at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. w. Ham
Moore. Mrs. Leak passed her eightieth
since last fall.
On Friday her mortal remains were
taken to Dials church for interment,
the burial service being conducted by
the Rev. w. ID. Hammett, pastor of the
Second Baptist church here and close
personal friend of the deceased and her
family. Mrs. Leak was noble Chris
tian lady and was one, of the Oldest
members of Dials church.
She is survived by one son, Mr.. Jas.
N. Leak, of Gray Court, and three
daughters, Mr.. w. il. Moore, of this
city, Mrs. John A. Robertson, of Dials,
and Mrs. George Smith, of Youngs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
BIDS FOR FEDERAL
BUILDING OPENED
Ten Bids for Site in Lau-
rcnS Submitted.
THE RANGE OF PRICES
After a Visit and Inspection by Govern
ment Agent Site Will BE Selected.
List of The Offers.

As advertised bids have been received
and opened by the supervising architect
IN Washington for site upon which
the Federal postofficc building will be
erected in this city. There arc eleven
lots offered, ranging in price from
So, 600 to $l2, GOO.
a government agent will visit Lau-
rcns and the site will be selected. Just
"hcn Ibis NiSiy is to be made cannot vct
be statei Following are the bids sub
mittcd:
}. A. Roland and c. d. Moselcv To-
cation not given, l2S by l54, $1,000:
Mrs; VIM. l.. Boyd, Hampton street
l22 by ld5, SO, 500; N. b. Dial, corner
sullivan and South streets, 1872 by l22.
$1,000; Miss Mary G.. Sullivan, corner
sullivan, and Charlton, 100 by 1870,
$1,000; l.. +. Burns, corner Laurcns
and unopened street 100 by l3O, 81, 900.
M. l.. Copeland corner Caroline and
haurcns, l2O by l3O, So, 900: August
Hun, corner Main and Power House
streets, 100 by I3O, S., 600; Mrs. Nj. j.
BaIlcntinc, lot, Main street. one and
three Iourths acres $1,000; Il. +. and
j. .: {. Fleming, lot bounded bv I,au-
rel, l.aurenS and North Harper streets.
SO, 900; Mrs. NJ. Il. Balcntinc. lot, East
MAN street, l3O by 100, 81, 200.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
A BREEZY BATCH FROM MADDEN.
The Coming and Going of People at
Madden,

Madden, July Ia. Miss Lidie Culbert-
son, Of Exon, is now with her uncle,
Prof. b. Y. Culbertson.
DR.. Christopher was called Friday to
see little Kathleen Martin, who was Sc
riously i'll for short time. She has
almost recovered.
Mrs. c.. C. Robertson, little Christine
and Miss Lorie league, of Birmingham,
came today to visit their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. S. league. They were ac-
companied by Mr.. John league and lit
tie Ella, of Tucapau.
r. j. Langston and G. w. Cunning
ham visited Mr.. w. G.. Cunningham S
family Saturday night. They spent
Sunday with Mr.. Tom Shaw.
Mrs. Whit Adair and son, Irby, of
Holly Grove, spent Saturday night with
Mr.. T. S. Langston.
Mr.. j. A. Wolford has been up to
Woodruff to visit relatives.
Rev. A. b. Langston is supplying a
church in Nashville, Tenn, until his re-
turn to the seminary at Louisville in
September,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15

turc for the Republican county of How
ard out was defeated. He was chosen
city attorney Of KOkomo for six terms
over Republican aSpirants.
In 1884 he was elected reporter Of the
supreme court. Since then IndianapO-
lis has been his home. He has work cd
in every campaign, served the county
in the legislature, and was the leader
Of his party in the State senate. He
was city attorney under the last two
administrations Of Mayor Thomas Tag
gait from October 1897, to October,
1901. I'm 1900 he was nominated for
governor, but was defeated He was
again the candidate in 1901, but was
beaten by Governor lIanlcy. lie has
been married twice His first wife was
Miss Julia Ann Hazard, whom he
welded in 1870. I}y her he had two
children, the eldest of whom, Frederick
Kern, served with General Shaftcr in
Cuba and died two years ago.
His first wife died in 1884 and nc mar
ricd again in 1885.
In his younger days Mr.. Kern drank
in moderation, but now he never touches
liquor in any form.
In religion he is a Presbyterian and is
a fairly regular attendant at church
with his wife.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
BRYAN AND KERN NOMINATED
TO LEAD DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

BY practically unanimous vote Will
liam Jennings Bryan was named by the
national Democratic convention as a
candidate for president at 3.42 Friday
morning, Denver time, after an all
night session, which at first was wildly
enthusiastic, then tircsomc and finally
enthusiastic.
Here is how the votes stood on the
ballot:
Bryan 1924.
Johnson 46.
Gray 500.
Absent and not voting 8.
Thirty-four States and the six terri
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15

of delegates and spectators. No ballot
was necessary as the tide of sentiment
had set irrcsistibly toward the Indiana
statesman, State after State register
ing their votes in his favor and all other
candidates withdrawing before the uni
versai demand for his nomination.
On the call of States Indiana pre-
sented the name of Kern; Colorado,
through former Governor Thomas,
placed in nomination Charles A. Towne.
of New York, Connecticut placed
Archibald Mcneil and Georgia Clark
Howell.
The names of Judge George Gray, of
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
ManlcY.HenderSon.

AT the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John j.
Manley, of Youngs township, last Sun
day morning their daughter, Miss Bes-
sic Manley, was married to Mr.. Thomas
Henderson, popular young citizen and
successful farmer who resides near
Fountain Inn in Lauens county. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
j.. Il. Ashmore, Of Greenville, after
which bountiful wedding dinner was
served, there being present number
Of friends and relatives of both parties
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
JOHN w. KERN.

five for Bryan and three for Johnson;
Vermont seven for Bryan, one absent.
The Democratic national convention
concluded its labors Friday afternoon
by the nomination of John Worth Kern,
of Indiana, for vice president com
pleting the ticket on which William
Jennings Bryan was made the nominee
for president during the early hours of
this morning.
The nomination Of Kern was made by
acclamation amid the rcsoundng cheers
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15

with his father in independence, Iowa,
all of his life has been passed in the
IIoosicr State His father, DR. Jacob
A. Kern, was a distinguished physician
who died only few years ago in Roa-
nokc, Va.
He was admitted to the bar at Ko-
komo, Ind, in 1869, and almost immc-
dlatcly he began to win fame in the
criminal courts.
MIR. Kern was drafted" when he
was 2l years old to run for the lcgsla-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
Friendship PrOtractcd Meeting.

Beginning on the fourth Sunday in
TINS month protractcd services will he
conducted at Friendship PRESBYTERIAN
church by the pastor, Rev Mr.. Hoi
llngSworth, assisted by Rev. X. T.. Hen
dcrIitc, Of Fountain Inn.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee |. Spoon Of Jacks
township were in the city Monday re-
turning from the Manlcy- Henderson
wedding in Ioungs township Sunday
morning.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15
CoI0red Teachers Institute.

The Summer Institute for coIorcd
teachers, under the direction of Thos.
Sanders, principal Of the coorcd graded
school opens today at the academy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-15

Delaware, and of John Mitchell, of Iii
.nolS. were not presented owing to the
explicit requests of these gentlemen
not to have their names go before the
convention.
Hon. John Worth Kern, nominated at
the Denver convention for the vice.
presidency the running mate of Bryan.
was born in the village of Alto, How
ard county, Indiana, on December 20,
1919, and with the exception of few
.Ncara of his boyhood, when he resided
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08
THE DIAMOND
THE BIG GUNS TO MEET SOON
Special Meeting of Managers to Look Over the Field-Yester-
 days Games.

President w. J. Tracy Of the Con necticut league announced last night a special meeting of the league for Friday afternoon in the Hotel Garde, New Haven. He asked Secretary Jim O'Rourke yesterday to call the moguls together so that they can satisfy themselves that the league is in good shape for the opening of the season. No special business is to come up that is known of in ad- vance other than the hearing of re- ports from New Britain and Meriden.
 AS both these towns are rated in the light of experiments, it is deem- ed wise to make sure they are ready for the bell. President Tracy says he knows personally that New Britain is there with the goods so far as grounds are concerned. He has made several trips to that will lage and finds work is being rushed on the stands.
 The local players were out again for practice yesterday and they were explained by Mickey Delaney, a for mer Nutmegger, who showed the real things how the game used to be played. All are fast rounding into shape and by the time :he season opens the regulars will be in fine fettle. The grounds are being put in excellent condition Ind the in field will now have no fear of a peb- ble taking a ground ball away from them, as the gravel has all been re- moved and a solid loam inficld com pleted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08
THE AMATEURS.
City League Magnates Are Watching
 Each Other,

The next meeting of the City Amateur league, which will take place Tuesday evening, April IA will show what the different managers have accomplished in the line of getting four first class teams to- gether. It was expected that the managers would show their hands at the meeting held this week, but owing to the fact that one of them was absent, and he did not send in his list of players, the others became little suspicious and decided not to make known their line-ups un- til later.
 The enormous crowd that jour- neyed to the golf grounds last Sum- day to view the different games played there and in the lots in the near vicinity, goes to show that the western section of the city is be- coming popular with the baseball fans. The driving park, wherein the games of the City Amateur league will be played this season, will undoubtedly prove to be the tavorite gathering place of the fans lIlis eedSOH.
 From what can be learned at the present time of the intended line ups of the different clubs, it seems that with the possible exception of one or two positions, the Brooltlyns will stand pat on last years team. The Washington Hill team intends to infuse new blood into the team by drafting several of last season s Junior league stars. It is expected that the St Joseph team will be the strongest baseball aggregation that has represented the society in years, having practically a new team, the pick of the two disbanded city league clubs, along with some of the other clubs strong men. The Hamilton Parks will have pretty much the same team that repre- sented the Merrimac club last sea- son, with one or two exceptions. Taking everything into considera- tion the strengthening of all teams and the fact that there will be but two games on each date, which will mean that all games will go nine innings it would seem to indicate that this should be the banner year of the league. u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08
100000 IN MERIDEN.

There's hoodoo following the Meriden management. It will be re- membered that several meetings were necessary before the Norwich franchise could be bought. Then, Gus Soffel said he wouldn't play in Merlden. There was another hard blow yesterday. for the management received word that the Connecticut company will not furnish free trans portation to the Meriden players in uniforms. During the ten years that Meriden was in the league the play CTS in uniform were allowed to ride free to Hanover park. Before Cheen- ey and Smart bought the team they had conference with Manager smith and it was understood that the company would furnish free trans portatlon to the players to and from the park. Now. there will be nothing doing In that line, making an extra expense for the management.
 The Connecticut company has also told the management that it will not furnish bleachers but if the club will furnish the lumber 1t will supply help to build them, with the understand ing that the bleachers remain in the park and become the property of the company. This action by the com pany has aroused the fans and the Meriden Journal came out last night and advocated ball field on the Par ker lot, which would take a lot of patronage away from the trolley cars. It was said that this scheme would help the patronage at the game as most of the fans would be able 10 walk to the game and save 10 cents. ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08
Nothing Doing in Maine.

Saturdays mail brought Manager Jack Tighe of Holyoke a missive from the Maine woods. It was from 0ntfelder Happy Jack lott and he said that he would report along with the other players on Monday lott signed and returned his contract some time ago, but until the note from him his return was doubtful. He has been endeavoring to arouse interest in the reorganization of an independent league in the Pine Tree state, but has apparently met with little encouragement. If he is un- able to. make good he can then re- turn to Maine and follow the inde- pendent game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08
WRESTLING
DAVE GIVES WELT
 ONE WELT ALSO
Cronan Accepts the Challenge of John Welt Other News of
 Interest.

Dave Cronan was a caller at the Democrat office last evening and Dave said a few things, hat, if John Welt was present, the German ath- lete would not be pleased to hear. Dave jumped at. the chance to meet this German wrestler and Will tackle him any old place, for any amount of money and the sooner the better. In order that there may be no delay in making all the arrangements Dave says he will meet Welt or his representative at the Democrat office this evening between the hours of five and seven. He viii be pre- pared to talk business too and there need be no delay as far as he is con cerned in making match. Dave further says that if MT Welt has picked him out for an easy mark, he will find out his mistake when they meet on the mat, if they ever do meet.