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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
ONE OF OUR CLAIMS.

The Laurens delegates to the good
roads convention at Spartanburg were
charmed with their reception and the
many attentions given them while in
the Spartan city. Likewise they were
gratified with the outcome uf the
meeting, for each OF them believes that
the special committee selected to de-
eide the official route of the Asheville-
Spartanburg-Newbe Columbia high
way Will certainly include Laurens,
Enoree and Woodruff
While l.aurcns should he greatly
pleased with the idea of being on this
route officially, it is not believed tina,
an adverse decision by the committee
would to any appreciable extent cause
tourists to give this section and town
the go by. All travellers want good
roads. In Laurons. strike the county
wherever YOU may. the roads are now
first class. Every main thoroughfarc
radiating from the city is said
to be far above the average socallcd
Official highway in other sections OF
the state The road from here to the
Ncwherry line via Clinton is given
up to be on" of the finest betwcen Co
lumbia and Spartanburg.
The Spar aubure automoblists here
month aGC pronounced it so. and this
week two prominent business men OF
Columbia. Moss"s T. H. Wannamaker
and V G. IenHings. were in the city ON
the way to Glenn Springs. travelling
in an autOmohile "Why. we knew we
were in LaurcnS county as soon as we
struck your excellent roads. enthu-
siaStically remarked Mr. Wannamaker
In discussing with a reporter the trip
from Columbia via Newberry. And
this is the verdict Of all who travel
over this fine stretch of road. Tn,
same is true of the roads from here
via Gray Court and Owings. clear ON
to Gr NnNilln; to Anderso md llonca
Path via Tumhing Shoals and Prince.
ton; to Ware Shoals and Abbeville via
Boyd's mill to Greenwood and Au-
gusta via Waterloo; to Spartanburg
and Ashevillc via ,,noree.
Yes, the roads and bridges of Lau-
rens county are all right. Supervisor
Humbert modcstly admits that they
are Improving some"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
Are You u Paint Makcrl

You don't have to be one in order to
mix your own paint when you have a
house to paint. It's mighty easy to
buy gallons of l.. & NJ Paint. and 3
gallons of pure Linseed Oil, and put
in large pail and mix together. You
VIII then make gal, MS of the best
paint at cost of about $l.3O per gal
Ion and then have good painter paint
your house. The l.. e NJ. is sold by
j. IA. 4 NJ l.. Nash. Laurens J. w.
Copeland &c Co., Clinton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
For County Commissioner.

| announce myself candidate for
the office of County Commissioner for
Laurens county subject to all the rules
of the Democratic primary election.
If elected will try to do my honest
duty. w. 3. FULLER
| hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as member of the board of
county commissioners. subject to the
rules OF the Democratic primary.
r. Nc. ROPER
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
For County Treasurcr.

| respectfully announce my candi-
dacy for the office of county treasurer,
my nomination being subject to the
rules and regulations Of the Demo-
cratic primary. w. E. WASHINGTON
respectfully announce myself as
candidate for reelection to the office
OF county treasurer. pledging myself
to abide by the result of the Demo-
cratic primary election. j. ID. MOCK.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
A Card of Thanks.

In behalf of myself and family |
wish to thank our friends and neigh
bors for their kindness and sympathy
In our sorrow and affliction, in the
death OF my wife which occurred on
the Sth of May at five o'clock i'm the
afternoon. After much suffering which
she bore with Christian fortitude we
believe she rests in the heavenly home
r. j. Taylor.
Fountain Inn, May 80.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
For SuDeryisOr,

hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for reelection to the office of
supervisor OF Laurens county, subject
to all the rules and regulations Of the
Democratic primary. If elected I
shall endeavor to render faithful SER
vice. Respectfully III. B. HUMBERT.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01

He literally worked himself through
to graduation and stands forth as a
young physician admirably equipped
for his chosen profession.
1t, therefore, gives us keen pleasure
to introduce to our friends and his of
Cross Hill and Laurens, most of whom
he has not seen i'm four years, DR.. Nor
ris E. b. Owens of Baltimore, Maryland
comparative statement OF the en-
rollment, attendance etc. OF the Lau-
rens city schools for the session Of
l9O9-10 against the term ending in
June, 1902, shows total enrolment
for last year of AIS, average attend
ance, 41o; per centagc of attendance.
97.i: number of tardics, 26S For the
sessions of l901-O2: total enrolment.
336; average attendance, 261; per cent
age of attendance, 81; number of tar
dies. 473. In the matter of tardies,
however. according to the statistics
as compiled by Superintendent Jones,
it is shown that the number this year
exceeded the list of the last session
by 81. For eight sessions the per cent
age of attendance has been as follows
including the two years as given
above: 81, "a, %, %, 93, 96, and 97.i.
There has likewise been steady in
crease in enrolment and average at
tendance.
fore p M. buy your drygoods be-
fore 6 and have your groceries sent
home before $50.
We have promised to take a day of
in order to learn the telephone mum
bcrs
The other day in Spartanburg "A six
teen year old negro boy risked his
litc to save a little white hoy from be
ing run over by II train The colored
boy, a package carrier for a grocery
store, was promptly rewarded for his
heroic act by the father of the white
youth and, in addition it is proposed to
bring his case to the attention of the
Carnegie Commission, with the hope
of securing for him Carnegie Hero
Medal
On Sunday, Glenn Curtis, "A noted
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
James Kennedy Dead.

MIR. James Kennedy, native of the
county, died at his home at the Lau-
rens cotton mill village Sunday after
noon at six o'clock. He was about
siXtyfive years of age.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
For Probate Judge.

we are authorized to announce the
name OF o. G. Thompson as candi-
date for the Office of Probate Judge.
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
For superintendent Of Education.

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the office of
county superintendent of education
OF l.aurens county, subject to the rules
of the Democratic primary.
GEO. L. PITTS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
For Counts Auditor.

am candidate for the office of
auditor for Laurens county, my nomi-
nation being subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary election.
w. II. DORROH
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01

On and after the first day of June,
1910 the undersigned banks will close
their doors at three (3) o'clock p. m.
after which hour no banking business
of any Kind such as cashing checks,
receiving money on deposit or on
notes. or discounting notes, collecting
drafts etc, will be transacted.
(Signed,
Enterprise Bank, c. III. Roper cash
ier; Peoples Loan & Exchange Bank.
c. w. Tune, cashier: Bank of Laurens.
II. *. Aiken, cashier; Palmetto Bank.
S. j. Craig, cashier.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
For Magistratc.

| am candidate for denomination
to the office of magistrate for Laurens
township, in the Democratic primary
election. pledging myself to abide the
results of the same
JOHN NJ. HUDGENS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
At First PRESBYTERIAN Church

In the absence of the pastor the
Rev. Mr.. Mays will preach at both
services at the First Presbyterian
church next Sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
LAURENs BOY, FIRST HONOR MAN

fortunes are sometimes made III a
day. Now and then greatness is thrust
upon some individual Ordinarily.
however, men accumulate wealth by
degrees. and distinctions of one sort
and another are gained, not by one
master stroke but by strict appli-
cation to duty and well directed efforts
toward the goal of success. Herein lies
the pathway of the vast majority OF
those who would rise above mediocri-
ty and ultimately climb to the ton
most rung.
a great measure of success can be
attained in a few years. In a com.
paratively short time foundation can
be firmly and surely established. ac-
cording to human standards, on which
may be bulded regulations of enduring
quality 1t all depends on the determ-
Ination OF the individual to win.
Six years ago q certain young fell
low came to this city from a Laurens
county town. He had secured DO.
sltion in store prior to his coming.
Iie had much to learn Ia proposition
he seems to have understood from the
beginning, for his employer then is
authority for the statement that the
young clerk, besides possessing an ap-
tltude to learn the business. showed
Willingness to work; never complain
ing about long hours or the drudgerv
OF the days routine or an occasional
extra task. Indeed. when emergencies
arose, as they not infrequently do in
the conduct of any business, this same
young fellow was always equal TO the
occasion. and his Laurens employer
with evident pride. now refers to them
as marking the youth for better and
more responsible things i'm life.
At the end of two years, or four
years ago, the young drug clerk went
to Baltimore and entered the medical
department of the University of Mary
land The first year he led his class
The second and third sessions he did
the same, and in consequence of this
he was appointed as inferno at the
University hospital. Today, June
1910, he graduates as first honor man
In his class of one hundred men. and
has already been designated by the fac
ulty as resident physician for the hos
pitaI. To him was awarded the class
medal and other honors have been be-
slowed upon him from time to time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01
Church Notice.

l VIII not be at Mountville to preach
the hrst Sunday in June as usual, but
VIII be there the second Sunday in
stead: Members will please bear this
in mind.
b. p. Mitchell,
Pastor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-01

1t may require primary election to
settle, not decide, the Boyd-Broc con
trovcrsy
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24
TO PRODUCE MORE BUTTER,

Every fellow who keeps COW
should have heard the address made
by Prof. Huge G. Van Pelt upon the
occasion of the visit OF the Special
Dairy Train, 10 Oskaioosa Monday
morning. II may be that that partic-
nlar COW is a paying proposition, but
two chances 10 one she costs as much
for her keep the year round as is
realized 'front.' her products. If she
belongs to ltblsclatter class the soon
or the dairyman, disposes OF her and
gets one that runs above the average
the sooner he will be able to retire
from business with competency.
According to Prof Van Pelt. there
are 500,090,000 pounds OF butter pro
duced in Iowa every year Without
increasing the number OF cows the
production OF butter should amount
to one billion pounds. The average
production Of butter per COW amounts
at the present to only lao pounds per
year. while there are thousands OF
cows producing regularly four TO FIVE
hundred pounds and many cows go
as high as 700 pounds of butter per
year And It costs inoIunorel to keep
d c0wiahat win produce 500 pounds
of butter per than X does one
that only comes up to the average Of
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24
GOOD AS FAR AS 1T GOES.

The Register and Leader, which
abrogates to itself the role of organ
in-chief of insurgency in Iowa. takes
rap at Mr.. Kendall because he has
found that silence at times is golden
The Register and Leader of Sunda,
says: /. ,..r... .,.,-.... 49,.
The following bit of history of The
Oskaloosa post office appointment
comes by way of the Philadelphia
Ledger:
''lnsurgent members of the
house were elated today over a
report generally circulated that
President Taft had Overruled
Postmaster General Hitchcock
again in the suspension of an
appointment of a postmaster re-
commended by an insurgent re-
publican congressman. The story
is that after a spirited controver-
sy lasting some weeks, the preSi-
dent sent TO the senate today the
nomination of George c. True
as postmaster at Oskaloosa, Ia,
who had been recommended by %
Representative Kendall of that
district, but disapproved by the
postmaster general. 1t is re-
ported that Mr. Kendall protested
to the White House that Mr..
Hitchcock was discriminating
against him. and that after two
calls the president told Mr. Hitch
cock he would appoint True"
Now, the question here at homo
is, what Mr.. Kendall said to the Dresi
dent in those two visits that led hin
to overrule the post office depart
ment?
I'VE cannot, somehow, disassOciatr
this victory which has so greatly
elated the insurgents of the house
with the fact that Mr.. Kendall refuS
ed 10 be interviewed by the Register
and Leader on the presidents New
York tariff speech.
Getting the post office fixed up i.
undoubtedly a desirable part of tho
duties of progressive congressman
But it will be hard to arouse mucl
progressive enthusiasm here in lows
If that is to be at the expense o.
dropping the main issue"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24
CONSERVING THE BOYS.

The conservation of the boys OF the
country is the title of new move
ment inaugurated by the country
work department of the Young Mems
Christian Association. The city
needs three out OF five OF the country
boys" says John r. Broadnan, senior
secretary OF the department, But the
country needs the o;her two"
The country work department OF the
Y. M. f. A. is "a branch of which little
has been heard. Its objects as ont
!iaed are as follows: .....
For Jae recognition OF the inherent
value OF country lie in and for itself.
The maximum development Of CON
ptFuctIve forces in rural communities.
The creation of a new social com
mgnity in village and in open Iebun-
try. a3lj III
Dehvcrdnce from aae enervatiing
pateTnalism of the city.
Better health and anitation in
farm homes and country communities.
Redirected educational system
which win nj for life in the country.
A more scienttns type OF crop pro
dGc;ion and farm administration as
eSsential to greater satisfaction in
rural life
A wholesome development OF the
recreatiye life.
Dominance OF Christian ideals in
aae character OF the manhood and
boyaood Of the country
1.-The work has been carried on for
some time and has been recognized
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24

140 pounds per year. If the average
per COW could be raised to $50 pounds
the production in the state would be
doubled, and the increase would be
practically all profit to the producers.
And while the production for the
state is thus figured to be inexcusa-
bly, low the southern half of the state
seems to be the chief offender North
ern Iowa, with longer winters, poorer
pastures and less feed at hand pro-
duces twice as much butter as the
southern half of the state. In other
words. the dairy interests of this sec
ton of Iowa seems to have long need.
ed the revival which this special
dairy train is endeavoring to inaugur-
age.
Prof. Van Pelt's remedy is in bet
ter breeding, more careful feeding,
daily records and frequent tests as
to quality. In other words, get the
business down to more scientific prin-
ciples. If the right kind of feed is
chosen, the production of butter is
not only exceedingly profitable, but
it robs the soil of none of its fertii-
ity. This cannot be said of any other
branch of agriculture of stockraising.
The visit of the train to this vicin-
ity was surely treat, even to those
not engaged in the dairy business,
and the good seed sown on the way
should bear an abundant harvest. An
industry of so vast a. character and
of such great possibilities is surely
worthy the best efforts OF our people.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

EINAL SETTLEMENT.
A. In the Matter Of the Estate of
William Greenhalgh, deceased.
To All Persons Interested in Said Estate:
You are hereby notified that on or be-
fore the 2Sth day of February 1910,
there will be on file in the office of the
clerk of the district court of Iowa, in
and for Mahaska county, the final re-
port and petition for discharge of Rosa
Ann Greenhalgh and r. B. Greenhaigh
administrators of the estate of William
Greenhalgh, deceased, and that the
same is set for hearing on the 18th day
of February 1910, at term of the dis
trict court held in Oskaloosa, in said
county, and that unless you appear
thereto on said date and show cause
why such report should not beapproved,
said report will be approved and said
administrators discharged and his
bondsmen released.
Rosa Ann Greenhalgh,
! Robert B. Greenhalgh,
49,, Administrators.
By Burrell & Dewitt, their Attorneys.
30w2
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24

MILFORD Hull was slightly hurt in
a runaway Monday, and has reason to
be thankful that he was not seriously
injured He was helping a neighbor
to move and had his wagon heavily
laden with goods. When the horses
started he was thrcwn from the wag-
on. and one wheel passed over his
foot. Fortunately the shoe protected
the foot and no bones were broken. II
his body had fallen under the wheels
he might have been killed, as the
wagon was exceedingly heavy
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24

n The taking of the thirteenth
United States census will begin the
morning of April Is, which has been
designated as census day. and all the
information taken win be as of that
date. The census must be completed
within two weeks. and the CONNER,
cial club should see that the enun'
orators get all necessary help in
counting every man, woman and child
in Oskaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24
DELTA.

Neal DeWinters was an Ottumwa
visitor last week.
Last Saturday Willard Allsup no =
ed his household goods and stock 10
the Willis Utterback farm west of
town.
John Caywood and wife were in
Oskalosa Sunday to attend the fun
eral of Edward Cook. who was a
brother-in-law to them.
Rev. w. 3. Wilson, of the Chris
tian church, is holding meetings IN
Sigourney and twenty-stven have so
far been led to the Master.
Ernest Garrett is the proud owner
of four very large brood mares Whose
aggregate cast was $1,0S0, which is
enough to make anyone feel proud ii
thy were sure they had their NOR
ey's worth.
Many of our people are attending
court at Sigourney out of curiosity
as much as anything else, as several
cases before this term were of loo il
interest.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24
A POETIC ANSWER.

All who have heard Strickland Gill
land in his visits to Oskaioosa Will ell
low the following item: C. A. Ander-
son. of Topeka, is an admirer OF Amer,
ican verse. and is searching AROUND
for rho noem. How Would You Like
to be a Dogg" He was told that d
man named Gilliland was the author
md so he wrote to Shirley Glliland'
at Glenwood. Iowa. That member OF
the family sent the letter to FRANK
C;fliland OF Tabor college. and he IN
ruru. not being guilty OF having writ
Ten the poem, sent it to Strickland
Gnluand. the well-knOwn humorlst'
VINO won fame with ON Agin. On
A gin. Gone Agin, Finnigan." Mr.. An
dorson received his letter in poetry
el.om Strickland GiHiland. which was
worth all the trouble:
In patient quest your letter ran
From Gilliland to Gflliland
Until 1t found the only one
CMy own good fathers youngest SOM
That ever wooed the Muse a Bit.
And row alas. | am not 1t!
/ did not am no credit hog)
Write How'd you like to be a dog
Nor do know. with shame ! sing.
Who was the author OF the thing,
I'm sorry thus to disappoint;
With glory 4 would fain anoint
This poll OF mine. but. honest. man.
Not guilty" -.
Strickland GillHand
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24

The Sigourney News makes a
very good suggestion relative to
their new court house, which is per
tinent in this county also. 1t is, that
a historical room be fitted up in the
building. In it could be placed all
valuable historical documents, files
OF newspapers and relics of pioneer
days. We should like to see such a
roon fitted up in our court house
some counties have historical so
eieties and they are doing valuable
work ii gathering up such things
and putting them in shape for the
ifse of the future historian.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24

The manufacturers bureau OF the
Sioux City commercial club has adop
ted a seal, the imprint of which is &c
appear on all articles of home manu-
facture. The inscription reads, Made
in Sioux City" The reasons that I'M
pelled to this arrangement are equal
w applicable and equally potent IN
Oskaloosa. All the products OF the
mills and shops and factories in this
city should be labelled Made in Us
saIoosa" l-4,t D.. 49,. -
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24
-Rooker T. washington in Lii

Booker T. Washington in LIN
coin address at Springfield, Ill, de-
clared that in the days since the
Great Emancipation the negro race
has acquired and pays taxes on $o9o''
600 600 worth of property, including
200 600 farms and 100000 homes. In
the days since the war, he SAID over
81 per cent of the colored race had
learned to read, and write. Mr.. Wash,
ington declared that he considered
this 10 be a good showing, especially
with European countries, where the
percentage of educated people Is
much less,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24
DRORATE NOTICE.

n To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file in the office of the Clerk of
the District Court of Iowa, in and for
Mahaska County, an instrument in
writing, purporting to be the last will
and testament of Edwin Mather late of
said county, deceased, and that the 8th
day of March, 1910, has been fixed for
the probate of said will, at which time
you can appear at the court house in
said county and show cause, if any
there be, why said will should not be
admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
court at Oskaloosa, Iowa, this 5th day
of February, 1910.
L. E. CoRLETT,
29w3 Clerk District Court.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24

According to reports to the state
oil inspector the use of gasoline IN
Iowa is rapidly increasing, owing 10
the number of automobiles in use
Last year the inspectors had reported
TO them a total of 264,569 barrels OF
gasoline and 344,379 barrels of kero'
sene were approved. Ten years ago
the gasoline was 1O9,5S2 barrels OF
kerosene 2S2.397 barrels. Last year
the fees collected amounted to $751;
313,SO, a net profit to the state OF
S34 44745
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-02-24

The end of the six.year tariff war
between Canada and Germany was I'M
expectedly reached by the Canadian
parliament last week signing a com
nercial treaty which puts Germany
in the same position as the United
States. This is expected to result
I'M Canada securing free entrance OF
its wheat into Germany or its accept
afce at the same rate as from other
countries. " 80.