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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-08
Two Thousand Men Laid on.

Springfield. Mo-. May 6.-Two thou
sand employees of the st. Louis and
San Francisco railroad shops here
were laid OF for an indefinite period.
The reason assigned by the company
for the shutdown is financial depres-
sion.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
SUNDAYS MEETING FOR MEN.
Special Sermon by Rev. Mr.. Fowler, at
Second Baptist Church.

Sunday afternoon there was held at
the Second Baptist church special
meeting fer men. The meeting was in
charge of Rev. C. Lewis Fowler, of
Clinton, who is conducting a series of
revival services at this church, and who
is doing some very effective preaching.
"A Search for Men" was his theme
Sunday afternoon, and he presented
the truths of his subject in a very for
chile and impressive manner.
Real men, the speaker said, are de-
plorably scarce-men who have the
courage to stand up for the right and
for God as against the influences of
evil and wrong doing. God is continu-
ally searching for men to enlist in the
battle against sin. He recounted at
length the MANY agencies employed to
circumvent the will of God and enslave
men and boys in the bondage of sin.
Cigarette smoking and whiskey drinking
were severely arraigned and other
forms OF sin strongly, condemned.
Mr.. Fowler made the startling state
ment in connection with the evil of
strong drink to the effect that in Lau
rens county last year every eighth bale
OF cotton, or its equivalent, was spent
for whiskey. Unwilling, as he had been,
TO accept the accuracy of this state
ment, the figures showed for them
selves.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
THE REEDY RIVER
POWER COMPANY
Electric Plant Will Most Probably be in
Full Operation Within the Next
Sixty Days.

The work of constructing the dam
and power house at Boyd's Mill for the
Reedy River Power Company is ex-
pected to be finished by the first of
June. The dam, which is practically
finished, is said to be an exceptionally
fine piece of work, and President Dial
and his associates are well pleased with
it. The power house is in process of
erection, and when everything is COM
pleted the old place will present won
derful transformation
The plant will have a capacity of two
thousand horse power. Electricity will
be generated for local purposes and for
transmission to Laurens and other
points desiring it. Already the line to
Laurens is being run and will be COM
pleted in short time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
MAY GET POWER
FROM BOYD'S MILL
Council Receives PROPOSE
tiOn From Mr.. Dial
NO AGREEMENT YET.
The City Can Utilize rs Horse Power to
Operate Its Lighting
Plant Etc.

For some time past the city council
has been negotiating with President n.
b. Dial of the Reedy River Power Co.
on the matter of furnishing electric
power for the city from the plant at
Boyd's mill soon to be completed. 1t
IS understood, of course, that this COM
pany has franchise to come into the
city and supply individuals. The dis
cusslon now is regarding rates on the
city supply. Thus far no agreement
has been reached and just at present
none is in sight The form of Mr..
DiaPs bid seems to be about as follows:
The company is to furnish one hundred
and fifty horse power to the city under
ten-year contract at $50 a horse
power. the company reserving the
privilege of supplying power to indi-
viduals also. The council claims that
the city needs only seventy-fve horse
power and should have the right to sub
let the remaining seventy-five, to
which the company will not agree.
And again the price per horsepower
is matter Of dispute.
The council feels that $50 a horse
power is too high; the city of Green
wood is supplied by the Savannah River
Co. at $40 per horsepower and they
think Laurens should be able to get
power at the same rate At the pres
ent figures Laurens in the course of
the ten years, the limit of the contract,
would have paid $4,000 more for her
power than the neighboring town of
Greenwood.
1t is hoped by both sides that an
agreement may soon be reached to pre-
vent any annoying and costly delays,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
TRAYNHAM GUARDS
ARE INSPECTED,
Officials Pronounced the Company in
Excellent Form in Every Particular.
Highly COmpIimented.

The official inspection of Traynham
Guards was held Friday afternoon by
Adjutant General j. C. Boyd, Assistant
Adjutant General w. T. Brock and
United States Inspector G. H. Cabiniss.
These officers arrived in the city at 2
O'Clock from Columbia and promptly at
a O'Clock, the appointed hour, the work
of inspection was begun.
Traynham Guards, numbering forty
six, were arrayed in their new serge
uniforms with tan shoes and mustered
on the public square presented fine
appearance. All the officers were pres
ent; in fact, every member of the COM
pany was present, fact rather unusual
and one commented upon by General
Boyd. The inspection of the guns was
the first thing done, and this resulted
in not only favorable report but spe-
cial commendatory remarks. The COM
pany was pronounced excellent in their
manner of keeping the guns and uni
forms. General appearance was pro-
nounced excellent.
After the gun inspection 1st Lieuten-
ant w. r. Richey, Jr., commanded the
company through many difficult mill
tary maneuvres, all Of which were ac-
complished very creditably.
The company marched to it's armory
and were there addressed by Gen. Boyd.
The best and most important thing in
this brief address was: "Traynham
Guards is rot exceeded by any other
company so far inspected in general
appearance, care of equipments, drill
ing and general military training"
Mr.. Brock heartily seconded his chiefs
The Laurens company was organized
on November 3rd, 1906, with Mr.. o. w.
Babb captain. It's commission expires
this coming November, but a, renewal
is confidently expected. The officers at
present are:
Q. w. Babb, Captain.
W. r. Richey, Jr., 1st Lieutenant.
M. l.. Nash, I'd Lieutenant.
j. A. Taylor, 1st Sergeant.
ID. K. Simpson, Quartermaster Ser
geant.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
The Laurens Theatorium.

The moving picture shows are still
holding forth in the city. Mr.. Noes
Roman, the enterprising manager feels
very much encouraged over his success
thus far and seems to think that the
Laurens theatorium is permanent and
assured institution. If the patronage
justifies the entertainments will be en-
larged and a regular little vaudeville
show will be put on every afternoon
and evening. Already he has some of
the finest and most beautiful films in
the state; in addition, the illustrat ed
songs are very attractive feature of
the entertainments.
Moving picture shows are the very
best and cleanest form of amusement
and the people, of Laurens by their pat
ronage should keep this one here.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
Three Thousand Feet Curbing Purchased.

Mr.. w. r. Richey, representing the
city council of Laurens, went to New
berry last Saturday and closed a con-
tract with the Cold Point Granite Com
pany to furnish three thousand feet Of
granite curbing, to be used in mprov..
ing the public square and court house
grounds. The council has been nepo-
tlating for some time with this com
pany, but up to Saturday had been un-
able to agree on terms. Mr.. Richey's
curplIIS wiH'DU simpl'1,r Iol .n"..nj ~ =.
cars every week until tho supply is re-
ceived.
The Cold Point Granite Company's
quarries are situated about six miles
south of Laurens, in this county, and
contain superior grade of stone. The
council, it is seen, is determined to get
the very best Of everything for the i'm
provement work which they hope to
have under way in few days The
curbing purchased is to be used for the
provements all around the square, the
court house approaches and the tree
bases near the court house.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
Gray Court TO Have Bank

About the fifteenth of March a move
ment was launched to organize bank
at the little town of Gray Court. ten
miles west of Laurens on the Greenville
and Laurens railroad. Mr. J. N. Leak,
one of the originators of the scheme
and by the way one of the busiest
hustlers in the whole county, was in the
city Monday and in speaking of the en-
terprise said: eyes, we started out
about three weeks ago to get up the
stock; and in less than week more we
will have it all subscribed" The men
in charge held meeting last Saturday
at Gray Court to sum up and get an
idea of what had been done and what
the. prospects were. The proposed
capital stock is to be 800. 600 of which
AMOUNT $4,000 has already been sub
scribed. There will be another meet
ing next Saturday at which time for
NAL organization will be effected. 1t
is understood that Mr.. c.. r.. Wallace
is to be president and the institution
Will be known as The Bank of Gray
Court.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
Commission Named For The Infirmary.

Gov. Ansel has appointed the com
mission 10 have charge of the erection
of the States infirmary for Confeder-
ate soldiers on the property of the
State Hospital for the insane in this
city. The commission will consist of
Messrs. j. M. Reed of Chester, d,
Cardwell of Columbia, ]. c. Cantey of
Camden, j. e. Marshall of Columbia
and Willie Jones of Columbia. The
first three are veterans, members of
the U; G. ", and the last two are soma
ot veterans. The commission will meet
at once with plans foS the erection Of
500 was made for the work. State,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
Junior Order of Mechanics Organize.

On last Friday night, in the Knights
of Pythias hall there was organized a
new order of Junior Order United
American Mechanics. There were 85
charter members, and the organization
begins with enthusiastic support. The
name of the new council is Little
River No. &C. The State Council organ
izer was unable to be present. but Mr..
II. Terry acted in his stead and in
stalled the officers. The following off
GERS were elected: F. M. Tidwell, coun-
cilor; j. ID. Barrett, vice councillor. r.
II. Donaldson, recording secretary; r.
j. Jessie, treasurer; +. M. Donnon, fl
nanciaI secretary.
The members are very enthusiastic
over their council, and hope to make it
one of the very best in the State. Meet
ings will be held in the school building
at Watts Mill.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
Petit Jurors for Spring Terri of Court

=, The following list of Jurors were drawn
Tuesday morning for the first week Of
the spring term Of Common Pleas Court
WI Whlcn conVenes at Laurens on April 27.
The first week jurors are:
Dials township-O. II. Cooley, l.. r..
Brooks. w. |. Power, w. |. Burns, r.
a. Willis, d. d. Stoddard, Abner Babb,
d, M. Holder
Waterloo township John Crawford,
j: T. Gilmore, j. W.. Bagwell, J. w. B.
Hill, w. H. Pinson.
Sullivan townshipA. j. Munroe, j.
". Kellett, F. M. Buzhardt, d. w.
Goats, ". N. knight, G. B. Roper, j.
:, Laurens township C. B. Bobo, j. O.
Brown, S. j. Davis, J. l.. f. SummereI.
Hunter township D. E. Tribble, p.
Is. Richardson, f. Nj. Fuller.
Cross Hill township w. ID. Pyles, e.
A., Adams, ]. w. Simmons, f. l.. Wells,
foungs township M. d. Garrett, w
M. Coker, o. H. Hughes, A. ]. Martin.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
Letter From Mr.. Reuben B. Pitts.

The editor of THE ADVERTISER is ir
receipt of the following letter from one
of Laurens' boys. which Is appreciated
in the fullest. He and Mr.. Pitts were
in college together for one year, and
became friends while there. The editor
wishes to thank Mr.. Pitts publicly, and
this means is employed:
Camden, S. c., April 2, 1908.-Mr.
S. E. Boney, Laurens, S. C.-My Dear
Boney: l note by THE ADVERTISER of
this week that you are to take charge
of the paper, and l want to extend to
you my best wishes for your grand
success in my old home town.
see that Furman's men are still do
ing worthy things, and l hope that we
younger generation shall keep it up.
For your part, l am sure you will.
Yours very truly, r. B. PITTS"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
EXON Dots

a large crowd attended services at
Union Sunday
Mr.. Jim Cooper and two daughters.
Christine and Alwilder of Greenwood,
visited relatives here Saturday night
and Sunday.
Prof. w. p. Culbertson and Miss
frankie Culbertson, of Mountville,
spent Saturday night with relatives
here.
Mrs. Nicely Davenport, of the Center
Point section, is spending a while with
her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Penson.
Miss Laurence Culbertson is teaching
music class in the Poplar Springs
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
BOyd-laniel.

~ Yesterday, afternoon at Spartanburg
mr Ihos. n, Daniel of Washington,
OF the Rev, Marion Boyd, were united
IN marriage, the Rev. G. M. Boyd Off
ciating, Mr.. Daniel is Laurens county
boy, a graduate of Wotrord, private
secretary to Congressman Johnson for
Tune, a newspaper correspondent,
which is merely incidental to his duties
IN the law offices of the Southern Rail
way in Washington.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
A GREAT GAME OF TAG.
Every Loyal Citizen Should Wear a Tag
on April 2lst.

Tuesday, the 21st of April, will be
''Tag Day" in Laurens. If you do not
know what Tag Day is you had better
inform yourself before the day arrives.
1t is hoped and expected that every
man, woman and child in this city, rich
and poor, high and low, white and
black, will be able to exhibit tag on
Tag Day. What is it all about? Just
this: A movement is on foot to build q
hospital and the Kings Daughters have
undertaken this method to help the
fund. In the larger cities this plan has
met with great success. Boxes in
charge of members are placed in differ
ent portions of the city and for each
contribution, no matter how small or
how large, dropped into the box the
contributor is given badge or tag.
Before Tag Day is over almost every
citizen has become gentleman or lady
of the decoration. They have been
tagged enmasse and the streets are
gay with futtering bits of ribbon.
Third Tuesday in April is the day set
apart for Tag Day in Laurens. Let's
turn it into great game of tag. Drop
your penny, your dime, your dollar or
your hundred dollars into the contrbu-
ton box and wear your blushing honors
thick upon you.
If every citizen makes up his or her
mind that the day shall not pass until
he or she has.been tagged" we will
have given the hospital cause great
impetus.
Let this old city fairly hutter with
tags on Tuesday, 21st. Don't be
ashamed to show that you have a re-
ceipt in the shape of tag for your
1t may encourage the
next one to go and do likewise.
Charity is the best game that any
body can play. Put your heart and
soul into it and see how much you can
get out of it. Everybody play tag on
the 21st and help the hospital cause.
KINGS DAUGHTERS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
OUR SPECIAL NOTICES.

COPYRIGHT Flour leads them ALL
as a cooker. makes better biscuit bet.
ter loaf bread, better pies, better cake.
PURE,
WANTED:-A second hand, safe if
you have anything to offer, Phone No.
ao' 36-lt
EGGS FOR HATCHING Pure single
comb brown leghorn eggs price so cents
Tor IL leave orders at Benefits or Phil
pots. h. M. Graham, Laurens, S. c..
36-lt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08
Notice.

Waterloo Democratic Club will meet
at Moore's on Saturday, the 18th, 1908,
at 3 p. m.
j, II. WHARTON, Pres.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08

Keep us in mind for Ice Cream Freez-
ers and Water Coolers, as we have a
complete line in different styles and
sizes.
S. M. g. E. H Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08

Mr.. r. r. Stone, of Clinton, was
among those in town Friday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08

We have just received another ship
ment of Folding Go-Carts. Be sure to
see our line and get our prices before
you buy,
S. M. & F.. H. Wilkes & Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08

In our stock is to be found
everything new and scasonable
in Silks and Woolens, imported
and domestic,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-08

Make your feet glad
by wearing a pair of
our Shoes.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
CELEBRATED THEIR
SILVER JUBILEE
Young Ladies SOddlity of St.
Henry'S Church Remem-
bered Occasion.

ST. Henry's congregation witnessed a
special celebration Sunday. The Young
Ladies SOdality celebrated its silver jul
bilee. There was High Mass and a
special sermon for the occasion by the
acting priest, the Rev. Peter Thiesen
The members, about one hundred in
number, received holy communion in a
body. Many outside members were in
attendance. Former pastors and other
members sent their regrets because of
the fact that they were unable to attend
nevertheless sending congratulations
The Married Ladies SOdality of ST. Hen
rvs church sent a beautiful bouquet of
sweet peas, together with congratula'
lions. A dainty spread was served in
the school hall, only members being in
vited. Besides the Rev. Peter Thiesen
the Rev. j. Just of the Sacred Heart col
lege participated in the celebration at
the school hall. Speeches were deliv
cred by the above mentioned reverend
gentlemen and members Of the society
The day was one that will long be re
membered.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
EVERY MAN HIS OWN DOCTOR,

The average man cannot afford to en-
ploy physician for every slight ailment
or injury that may occur in his family.
nor can he afford to neglect them, as so
slight an injury as the scratch of a pin
has been known to cause the loss of a
limb. Hence every man must from
necessity be his own doctor for this class
of ailments. Success often depends upon
prompt treatment, which can only be
had when suitable medicines are kept
at hand. Chamberlain's Remedies have
been in the market for many years and
enjoy a good reputation.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arhoea Remedy for bowel complaints.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm IAN anti
septic liniment) for cuts. bruises. burns,
sprains, swellings, lame back and rheu-
matte pains.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets for constipation, biliOusness and
stomach troubles.
Chamberlain's Salve for disease of the
skin.
One bottle of each of these five prep.
arations costs but s1.25. For sale by
all druggists.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
Called BY Death.
(From Sundays Daily.)

Yesterday morning at O'Clock
the spirit of Miss Helen Fries took
its flight from it's mortal environment,
the separation taking place ut st.
Mary's hospital where she had been a
patient since last Tuesday. The
deceased contacted severe cold which
developed into pneumonia and she was
removed to the hospital in the hope
of saving her life and every effort
made that was possible to control
the disease and restore her to her
usual health. The departed was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mr.. Peter Fries,
No. 208 West Main street, and was
born in Germany in 1883 and came to
this city with her parents to reside
last February, coming from the town
of Emmett where they had been resi-
dents Tor some time. Miss Fries was
we'll thought OF by her associates and
her parents have the sympathy of all
in the loss of a loving daughter. The
funeral will take place Monday after
noon at the Evangelical Protestant
church.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
WONDERFUL CHANGE
IN FEW SHORT YEARS
W. D. SprOeSSer Writes From
Twin Falls. Idaho
In the West.

The Leader is in receipt of a post
card from W. D. Sproesser. who
recently left here with W. A. Beur-
haus for Idaho, with view of invest
ing in irrigated lands. The card
was mailed al Twin Falls, Idaho.
The same contains a view of the Am
erican Falls of the Snake river In
speaking of that section of the coun-
ntry Mr.. Sproesser writes. ''Sev en-
years ago crossed the Snake river at
American Falls. At that time there
was not habitation within a radius
of fifty miles. Now it is estimated
there are 20, 600 people living in Twin
Falls and Vicinity. The water which
passes over the American Falls of
the Snake river, combined with
western enterprise and eastern capital
has rought the magical change since
1905, when water was fret turned
onto the lands.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

Greene, S. E.; Greene, c.. Gritzner,
A; Gronert, H.. Rerold, August
Hill, Erasmus; Hoeffner, Charles
Humphrey, N. Jaehrling, L.. kabot,
Leopold: Kendall, Joseph; hasten,
E.; Kali, John; Keyes, Julius, Krue-
ger, Henry; Krebs, Max Spanish
war;; Loehr, Andrew; Lindermann,
M; Marshall, O.; Martin, John
Martin, Thomas; McFarlane, H. G. 4;
Marquardt, j.: Meier, John; Mont
gomery, d. F.; Mueller, Henry; New
mann, G.; Off, Ernst; Otto, Ferd. ;
Piper, Charles; Pease, o. D. ; Pearce,
James; Rack, Theodore Reichardr,
John; Richard, Nose; SchilliDg. c. /;
Schulermann, Adolf: Schmidt,
August; Steinmann, Jacob; Schnasse,
Ernst; Schmutzier, Fred; schuene-
mann, e.; Schmidt, W.; Spangen-
berg. George: Spaulding, w. c.. /:
Steinberg, Richard: Stabelfeldt,
Ernst; Stahl. Jonas; Vaux, Samuel ;
Wegener, c.; Weaver, Walter
Wettwer, Herman; Weber, William
D.; Weissert, John, Wood. Charles
Zickert, Henry; Zeidler, Fred.
ST. BERNARD'S CEMETERY.
Boyne. Mi hazel; Curley, James ;
Donovan, Piliaus; Driscoll, Timothy !;
Deagen, Edward; Goodbeau, Sam
Gegenheimer. Michael; Kennedy,
Hugh; Mcmahon, Patrick; Mathews,
c.; Mccarthy, O.; Murphy, Hugh !;
Masterson. Andrew. Malloy, Martin !;
O'Neill. M. O'Brien. John; O'Con-
mel. Patrick; O'Brien, William !;
Sam; Reynolds, B.. Rine-
nardt, George; Seifert. c. Shebhan,
john; Shields, j.; Sweeney. Valen-
tine; Urtubese, Louis: Wough, John i;
Woliensack, Charles, Thomas Mchon.
ST. HENRYS' CEMETERY.
Brehm. Joseph; Engelhart, Peter;
Fischer. B.: Fairfield, B. A; Span
ish war;; Gritzner, Charles; He'll.
Thomas; Mallochowitz, Ignatz;
Neither, Joseph; McCloseky, John;
Shenck, John, Zoelle, Plus.
LUTHERAN CEMETERY.
Bessinger, Reni; Fischer, Will
liam; Gamm, Joseph; Guetzlaff, John: ;
Henke, Teodore: Jantzen, Edward;
Kuehl, Julius; Koch, John H.: Rhine
stead, Gabriel: SteInke, L.; Seifert,
Theodore; Stoebe. Fred; Wenzel,
August; Zimdars. w. A.
EMMANUEL CEMETERY.
Haas. Robert. PREM, Michael !;
Schmidt, Albert.
MORAVIAN CEMETERY.
Stempel, George; Hohmann Henry.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
Formerly of Johnson Creek
(From Sundays Daily.

Alvin S. Wolcott, well known
engineer on the North Western road.
died yesterday afternoon at two
O'Clock at his home at 108 Linn street.
He mad been ill for nearly two months
and about three weeks ago suffered a
stoke of paralysis. Mr.. Wolcott had
lived here for thirty years, moving
here from johnson Creek, his birth
place, when a boy.
He leaves to mourn his loss, wife
and four Children. His mother. no
lives at Hortonvllle, Wis, also
survives him as we'll as six sisters.
They are Mrs. A. Schoonover of
River Falls, Wis, Mrs. E. Hubel of
Evansville, Mrs. c. Stevens of Chi
cago, ILL.,, Mrs. S. Mefferl of Horton
Vile, Wis.,, Miss Vera Wolcott of
Milwaukee, and Mrs. A Wagner of
johnson Creek, Wis. He was a mem
Der of the Odd Fellows and also Of
the Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Engineers.-Janesville Gazette.