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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
RATTLESNAKES I'M JERSEY

Northern New Jersey is overrun
with ratlesnakes and they have be-
come such nuisance that snake clubs
have been formed to fight the pests.
Already many thousands of snakes
have been killed by these organiza-
tons, which will keep up their work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

There has been on exhibition in
London this summer what is declared
to be the only complete ancient Ro-
man military standard in existence
and the oldest trophy of Britain. 1t
bears the portrait of Nero, and as in
his reign the ninth legion was de-
feated by Boadicea, in 62 A, D., the
standard is associated with that event.
It was dug up in the last century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
ODD REASON FOR DIVORCE

a somewhat elderly bridegroom Of
New York started a suit for separa-
ton from his bride Of five weeks on
the ground of wilful abandonment
against his wishes. His wife says, in
reply. that her aged husband is a
faddist, who insisted that she should
accompany him on a barefoot walk
on the wet grass every morning. She
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
Flies Thrive in Alfalfa,

Prof H. w. Howard of the Wash
Ington state experiment station has
discovered that the common house
fly multiplies and thrives in the al
falfa fields This discovery has
caused a great deal Of interest in the
west, and investigations by scientists
are now being made to ascertain just
how the pest may be overcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
AUTOMATIC LEAD FOR HORSE
Guides Animal in Moving Backward
and Forward Alone and Does
Away With Services Of Boy.

A device that will lead or back a
horse automatically has been invented
by Colorado man and will save the
trouble and expense of having boy
to guide the animal under circum-
stances when it is needed. The adj
vanced method Of transferring a load
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

took two early barefoot walks, just to
be agreeable, but the experience
cooled her enthusiasm, and she finally
declined to repeat it. The bridegroom
insisted that it was good for her
health, but she stood firm, and then
they quarreled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
DEER CRAZE WITH CATTLE

The large number of deer now in
Sullivan county, N. Y, exceeds that
ever seen before in the same territory
since the early colonial days The
deer are very tame and are frequently
seen in herds of dozen mingling
with the cattle in the pastures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

Johnny, do you know what I am
going to whip you for?"
What, father?"
Because you struck a boy smaller
than yourself"
81 thought perhaps it was because
I am smaller than you are"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
Gnnd Roads

Bad roads rob the farm because
city people who are used to good
streets dread the country mud and
dirt The best agricultural country in
the world is France, which has the
best roads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
Mammals angel Gets BUSY.

Fond Mother-And has mammals an
gel been a peacem&kcr today? Nam
mas Angel-Yes, ma. Tommy Turf
was a-ickin' William Whimpers, an
when I told i'm to stop he wouldn't,
an l jumped in an licked the stuff1n'
out o both of EN-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

best remedy for such
troubles. In confine-
ment when it is so
necessary to have
the kidneys in good
condition, D o a MS
Kidney Pills are in a
class alone. They
are splendid also for
backache, dizziness,
boating retention
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
ALFALFA LEAF WEEVIL PEST
to Become Serious Menace to
Farmers of West.

The alfalfa leaf weevil is a recently
discovered pest that threatens to be-
come 5 great a menace to the farmers
Of the west as the boil weevil is to
the south. If some method is not de-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
CRYING Quits.

Churchwarden Brown-Excuse ne,
Mr.. Smith, but are you aware that
you put a false half crown in the con-
tribution plate this morning?
Mr.. Smith-Yes; I owe the heather
a grudge for eating missionary uncle
of mine.-The Sketch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

and other kidney and bladder
troubles"
Remember the name-Doan's
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
LaQoinC Behind.

why are you lettering around
here?" demanded the policeman. you
seem to have no object in view
I'm out walking with my wife, Of.
fcer. She's about 80 yards behind i'll
a hobble skirt"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
Something Wrona,

81 think this indictment must be
defective" declared the Judge.
"Why?" inquired the assistant dis.
trict attorney.
Seems to make sense"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
PandemC1ium.

Nature knew what she was doing
when she deprived fishes Of a voice"
How do you make that out?"
what if a fish had to cackle over
every egg it laid?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
Laziness Exnensive

The machinery men just naturally
love a lazy farmer Who houses his
binder in a fence corner and leaves
his pillow standing in the ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
OI,I>UMWA
WOMAN.
CURED
By lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
OttumWa, IOWa.-'sFOr years I was
almost a constant sufferer from female

.LIOuDI6 IN all us
DIRE adful forms !;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
ID e pre- S sion, and
Everything that was
.horrid. / tried many
doctors in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia E.
.Pinkham's Vegeta-
'h1a T00onn1rD5 haC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

The split log drag is becoming pop
ulaC in the country towns and one can
invariably tell a town where it is in
use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
TRAINED NURSE SPEAKS.
Has Found Doan's Kidney Pills In
valuable.

Mrs. Emeline Green, nurse, Usage.
iowa, says: Il have nursed many
cases of terrible kidney disorders and
have found Doan's Kidney Pills the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
cIover Hax Worm.

The clover hay worm is a serious
pest in many parts of the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
Consider This Advice.

No woman should submit to a surgi-
Dal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
years proved to be the most valuable
organism Women residing al gi in almost almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
TErs. Pinkhan1, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice Her advice is free,
confidential. and always helpful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
Tnanortant fn NHnfhars

If a young man hasn't the cheek to
kiss a pretty widow she may be will
ing to furnish it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

done more for me than ali the doctors.
I feel it my duty to tell you these
facts, My heart is full of gratitude to
you for my cure, Mrs. HARRIET E.
WAMPLER, 524 S. Ransom Street,
OttumWa. Iowa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

Girl chums are almost as thick as
a fat man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

An event that always interests and
amuses Londoners and the Americans
who are visiting in the metropolis at
the time is the annual exhibition of
costermongers' donkeys. This year it
was opened by the duchess of Hamil-
ton, and there were hundreds Of gaily
caparisoned entries. The prizes were
presented by the Princess Christian,
the "moke" the captured first prize
and his owner being pictured here
with.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-10

ton
Dr. Percy Yille. q
lniid 81 II, s !
81 1nntln q, g .
7nells % ifitloEl . Q
tor ii le cts
nie l5ey. g 2 ely
tor elIIie iiil
Cameron ts Z
tor here
Moore q 1ntingtcn, g q
bushes isitor here.
paitst EaFns Il Ealrmont Is
city 5tis ness
dorsey w Coff was here We'd
nesday from 81 Glare.
81 and ahter, Miss G.
Il. HAYS of GlenyilIs are guests at
the ldo.
and MRS. boWndes re-
turned wednesday morning from a
Visit in the East
E p. Hump. United states deputy
maj shaft to the city
from an tern TIL
Afts w g. cbornes - West Main
street hassas est MIS- EVELYN
'TlioIlglao ION. OF Belt t0r.
E lErs. Fay WooddeIl OF AFonita.
va, IS ne il ii slstef. Mrs. Har-
veg +. smith, 81 Pltiiippi treet.
\ .Dr. E.lSI1. Oyster Vance y Hor7
nor. r. D Heidretb and James
starks were visitors here Wednes-
day from Lumberport
Reuben Robinson and e L.
Moore Of the Moore theatrical cir
4cuit, are here from wheeling look
ing after business In connections
with a new opera house in this city,
Frank Jones, pgopninent Wheel
ing business man. Who formerly re-
sided here was n the city Wednes-
day and he Joined the wheeling
Board of Trade excursion at this
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-10

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-10
GERS PANAMA. JOB.

wAaE4E0GpCGT d. c., May 10
w. A. Young. formerly Of the
Charleston police force. has been ap-
pointed a lieutenant of police in
.Aneon, Panama and viii leave
Thursday for his new position. He
cares with him letter OF intro
duction from Senator Chiffon to
Consul General AEban G. Snyder at
Panama, Mr.. Snyder being a resi-
dent OF Charleston.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-10
BILLS
For Relief Or west VIrginlans Are
Introdlced IN Congress-

WAsEFIaS GToeT. May 10. Senator
Watson has introduced bills TO pro-
vide for pensions 10 John G. Skinner
and Daniel Powell
John M Hamilton has introduced
a bin for the relief Of the heirs Of
Noses CUNNINGHAM, Formerly 2of SUIT
ton. Their clain9efs for the value Of
property destroyed during tie Civil
war by Union troops.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-10
CANES TRsANsFERRED

on account OF. the absence of sew
Gran members OF the Adamston team.
the date of the game scheduled be-
tween them and the boar & White
team Tuesday night was transferred
to May 10; and the game scheduled
for that date between Ioar & White
and the, Bankers was played instead.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
GLORIOUS FOURTH
VERY QUIETLY SPENT
The City Took on a Sunday
Aspect.
USUAL OBSERVANCE
AT WATTS MILL
Those That Celebrated at Ali Took 1t
Out in Picnics or Attending the Bar.
becue and Ball Games at Watts Mill
Where Newberry and Watts Mill
Split Even,

The: Glorious Fourth was not as
glorious as 1t might have been in Lau-
yens. 1t was more like a glorious hot
day with nothing much to do. Some
Tew, however, celebrated the day very
pleasantly by attending picnics. bar
becues and ball games. At Watts Mill
a big barbecue was held and two
games of base ball played, Watts Mill
and Newberry bucking up against
each other. In the morning game,
which was very good exhibition,
Watts Mill defeated the Newberry boys
by score of 4 to =. In the afternoon
game which was not SO fast as the
morning game, the Newberry boys
cation and put the rag all over them
to the tune of about 8 to 4. The fea-
ture of the second game was the loss
Of diamond ring by the Newberry
short stop.
A large number from the city at
tended picnic at Marlborough Spring
while another large party attended a
picnic near the hospitable home of Mr..
w. ID. Byrd.
At Mountvile a very enjoyable day
was spent by large number of peo-
pie from different sections OF the coun-
ty. Here they had a barbecue, for the
benefit of the new Methodist church,
and base ball game.
A still larger number, however
stayed at home and enjoyed day OF
rest. The usual sunday crowd decor
atcd the seats and chairs ON the west
ide of the square and in front of the
kotel.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
CHANGES AT POST OFFICE.
Proper Accommodations Being Made
For the Postal Savings Bank.

S4ponters have been busy a; the
rf%St Stomce for several days making
charges i'm the arrangement OF the in
terror of the building. The registry
window and the boxes that have here
tofore been on the right side have
been taken over and put on the left
side of the building, making a long
lobby. AT the end of this will be the
postal savings bank and registry win
dow. The small Office which has been
built on the right hand side and at the
front will be occupied by Postmaster
Hicks.
This change of arrangement is not
Intended by the government to take
the place of the new post Office build
ing which will be built at some future
date.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
COMING IN
ON ESSAY CONTEST
DO Not Delay but Write at
Once.
THE CONTEST LASTS
TEN MORE DAYS
Look In Last Weeks Issue of The
Advertiser and see the Requirements
to Get Into the Contest and Win
Prizes Aggregating Fifteen Dollars
with Very Little Work Attached.

III LOOKS as If the contest editor is
gong to be swamped with essays on
the cemetery for which The Advertis-
er has offered fifteen dollars in priz-
es. One essay has already been sub
mitted and number of others have
made enquiries about conditions. 1t
Is to be hoped that at least twenty
five essays will be contributed for il
VIII take this many to make the con
test really interesting
Remember that it does nor cost one
cent to enter and that You do no, have
to be subscriber to The Advertiser
All that YOU have to do is to write um
der the directions furnished i'm last
weeks paper. If YOU nave not got
them call at this Office aao thcy win
be supplied. The contest s open to.
any member oi the white ,Ey school.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05

Supervisor i!umbcrt has received
from the Victor Tractor Company u
large gasoline tractor TO be put to
use on the public roads and other
works of the county. The machinery
is something like that of an antonio
bile, the hood over the engine being
about twice as long as that of any
machine in town. AS the cranking
of such big machine would seem a
very important item TO the one who
would have to crank it, a search was
made for it but it could not be found
The tractor is very interesting ma
chine to look at and will probably be
used to good advantage on the roads
of the county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
LIVE STOCK DAY
AT WATERLOO
Friday July 2lst will be Big Day
and Many Prizes are Offered for
Exhibits.

and Many Prizes are Offered fer
Exhibits.
The people at Waterloo are making
preparations for large crowd when
the Live Stock Association and the
Clemson-Winthrop train meets there
Friday the 2lst. Mr.. Carl Wharton
has gotten up a large number of at
tractive prizes for the different dis
plays and in all probability a large
crowd and many splendid exhibits
will be there.
The following very attractive prizes
have been offered:
Planters Fertilizer and Phosphate
Company offers 3 sacks S-3-3 guano
for the best brood mare and colt; .
sacks S-3-3 to the next best
Davis Roper & Company offers a
$500 pair of Stetson shoes for the
best milk and butter COW of any breed
in Laurens County.
S. NJ. & Il. III. Wilkes & Co. will give
a $3.50 rocking chair for the best loaf
of bread and cake baked by a Laurens
County woman, young or old
Planters Fertilizer and Phosphate
Company, of Charleston, offers 3 sacks
S-3-3 gnano for the best horse or mare
colt bred in Laurens County; . sacks
OF S-3-3 for the next best; also , sacks
of S-3-3 guano to the best mule colt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
PROMINENT YOUNG
MERCHANT PASSES

|
an Illness of Several Months Dura.
dOn-Natiye of Clinton, Buried With
Masonic HOnOrs.
After a lingering illness of many
months and in spite of all that medi-
cal attention and loving hands could
do for him. Mr.. Robert E. Copeland, al
fectionately known as Bob" by hosts
of friends who knew him, breathed his
last at his home here last Wednesday
afternoon at three o'clock. Mr. Cope
land had been In failing health for
many months. part of which time was
spent in Columbia hospital which he
left when it was seen that nothing
could be done for him there.
Mr.. Copeland was a son of Mr. and
Mrs. j. c. Copeland, of Clinton and
was in the Saith year of his life. He
was brother of Mrs Jack Young. of
Clinton, and Messrs. ii. a. and j. c..
Copeland, Jr., of Columbia His wife,
who WAS Miss Mary Bowen and who
he married in 1907, survives him.
Alr Copeland moved to Laurcns
about eight years ago after having
been merchant of Clinton for few
years. By his genial and gentleman
ly ways and by attention to business.
he had built up a very profitable trade
here, his friends being unnumbercd
His death is quite loss to the bust
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
Was Arrested Here.

Will Workman, colorcd. wanted in
Anderson County for shooting another
negro. was arrested several days ago
by Rural Policeman Sullivan near the
city and looked in the I.aurcns Jail.
Saturday the deputy shorlN OF Ander-
son County came for his man.
Haskell Martin white was com
mitted to Jail Friday charged with
destroying shade trees a, the Watts
Mills village
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
rHuNES EuRu roIicuMfN


ST the recent session OF tie Court
OF Common Pleas the following pre-
sentiment was made by the Grand
,lury:
10 Ills Honor Ernest GARY presid.
ing Judge:
The Grand Jurors beg leave to
make this their ina' prcscnmcnt for
this term of Court We thank His
Honor, Ernest Gary Presiding Judge.
and other officers of the Court for
kndmesses and courtesics shown us
at this term of court We have care
fully examined and passed ON all bins
handed us by the Solicitor
We congratulate the rural police
for tneir efficient work throughout the
county for the good order being kept
Respectfully submitted,
j W. Bolt Foreman,
Jane q 1911.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
CAPACITY IL TiXED.
The New Laurcns County Hospital is
Full OF Patients Several Opera.
tiOnS Performed and Patients Doing

Well.
Conditions at the new I.aurens
County Hospital are very cncourag-
ing, both in tie matter of number of
patients and tic results being obtain
ed. Yesterday the building was just
about full and no more could be 40
commodated without some of the bed
rooms being given up. Misses Irby
and MasFarlane have their hands full
and are finding all that they can do to
attend to the patients.
Both Dr.. Knowlton, of Columbia and
DR.. Pryor, of Chester, performed oper-
ations at the hospital last week and
their patients are out of danger and
on the way to recovery. Both of these
surgeons were very much pleased with
tn hospital speaking very highly of
the accommodation and advantages.
The operating table so generously
donated by DR. Knowlton, arrived Sat
urday and has been put in place
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
boosters Coming Hcrc.

The party of Greenwood boosters,
who VII make circuit OF the different
towns and cities in the vicinity will
visit Laurens Friday September Sth,
as to how city should look The
party will spend the night here and
continue their Journey to wood
the next day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
First Marriage License.

The first license issued in this coun-
ty, under the law passed at the recent
session of the Legislature and which
went into effect Saturday, was issued
today, Wednesday, by Judge of Pro-
bate Thompson. The contracting par
ties we're from Clinton, Mr.. Hugh
Murphy age 10, and Miss Sophia Col
den, age H.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
Firemen Return.

Although our firemen made better
runs than a number of other teams did
at Columbia, they did not succeed this
time in bringing back any of the priz-
es. In both the state and interstate
hose wagon contests, the Laurens boys
came out fourth, which should be con
stiered as very good. Next year they
nope to do even better.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
NEGRO FROM LAURENS
HAS been PARDONED
Adam Shelton, Who Was Convicted
Along With Mayman Hunter for
House Breaking and Larceny Par
dOned on recommendation of SOIi-

Along With Mayman Hunter for
House Breaking and Larceny Par
dOncd on recommendation of SOIi-
citor Cooper.
Adam Shelton, who was convicted
along with Wayman Aunter in the re-
cent term of court here for House
Breaking and Larceny, has been par.
doner by Gov. Blease. Shelton was
charged with entering a negro pool
room and stealing money and other
articles. In the trial, in which Shell
ton had no counsel, Hunter implicat-
ed him n the crme and both were con-
voted. AS will be seen by the letter
below, Solicitor Cooper doubted his
guilt and when later Hunter admitted
that Shelton was innocent Mr.. Cooper
wrote the letter below to Gov. Blease
asking for the pardon
Following is the letter:
Hon. Cole L. Blease, Governor. Column
bia, S. G.
Scar Sir: At our recent term of the
court for this county which convened
on the 18th inst, there was tried q
case against Wayman F!nnter and Ad-
am Shelton both Colored, charged
with housnbreaiins and larceny. They
were each convicted and sentenced to
II months imprisonment
The only testimony against AGam
Shelton WAS the statement of his CO.
defendant, Wayman Hunter. was
not satisfied at the time of the guilt
of Adam shelton and determined then
70 make Some further Investigation.
Hunter and Shelton were both de
livered to one of the foremen of the
Changing for 'hc county on Thursday
22d inst. at which time Hunter stated
to the foreman of the chaingang that
he alone was guilty and he had made
ton in the hope that he only could be
benefited himself by it,
Our county supervisor heard all the
testimony in the case and while he
does not object to having large
chaingang force, he has stated TO me
that he did not believe Adam shelton
was guilty
Waymm Hunter died on Saturday
the 9th inst. from the effects of CO.
caine as stated by the attending physi-
clan
Being confident that the conyiction
of Adam shelton is not supported by
,I,o to.t;,,.,,,,,. .,,.I .,..l;.,,,,.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-07-05
Examination Deferred.

The examination whicn was TO be
held by Postmaster Hicks today. the
fifth of July, has been put off until the
fifteenth in order that the applicants
for the position of city mail carriers
might be held at the same time. Those
who intend taking these examinations
are requested to bear this in mind.