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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
To THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

missioners for New London County: hereby apply for a license to sell and exchange spirtuous aud intoxicating liquors, ale lager beer. Rhine wine and cider in the Adams Tavern. West Town street, town of Norwich, except in the rooms and apartments in sa1d building, any part or 3arts of which are cut off or partitioned iQ such man. Ter as to form booths. side rooms. or retiring rooms. My place of business is not located within two hundfed feet in a direct line from any church edifice or public or paroehial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any postoffice, public library or cemetSry. Dated a t Norwich, this 10th day of Oc- tober, A. D.. 1911. \. A. Adam. appli~ cant. We. the undersigned. are cleo tors and taxpayers. owning real estate, of the town of Norwich. and hereby sign and endorse the fore~oing appli- cation of A A. Adam for license, and hereby certify that said applicant Is a suitable person to. be licensed pur1. suant to said application Dated at Norwich, this 10th day of October, A. D. 1911. Charles H. kimba1l. Joseph Stott J. P. Combies, D. w. LilIibridge, IT. G. Wagner. 1 hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate. in the town of Norwich. Dated at Norwich. this goth day of OctobeS, A. D. 1911. CHAS. $. HOBBROOk, Town Clerk. oct23d
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

CARPETS

1ngrain Carpets, one-quarter wdol, very erviceable-reguiar price 3sc . yard
 SPECIAL PRICE 33e
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Sanford's Administer Rugs, size 9x12 feet, regular price s2S.50-
 SPECIAL PRICE $2o.oe
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
RUGS
RUGS

Administer Rugs, size feet. 3 inches by 10 feet $ inches, regular price
 SPECIAL PRICE $15.00
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Birthday Supper.

Twenty frie nds were invited to sup per Friday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. W. E. Garfield on Washing ton street to meet MT. Canfields par ents, MT. and Mrs. William Canfield of Bridgeport. it being also the birth t.av of Mrs. w. E. Garfield. After supper 8 delightful informal musicale was enjoyed Guests present from out of town were MT. and Mrs A. F. Gard of Cromwell, MT. and Mrs. Christopher Newbury and MT. and Mrs. Frank Comstock of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Allegro assai
Bertram B. Bailey Elected.

The annual initiation and banquet of Alpha Chi chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon at Trinity college was held on Friday evening at the chapter house. Ten new members were initiated, in- oluding Bertram E. Bailey, 1915, of Norwich.
 In the Phi Psi chapter of Alpha Chi Rho. William A. Lawson of Woodstock as elected a member.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
TAFTvILLE
Edward Demars Observes 72d Birthday
 --Notes.

About 90 friends and relatives of Edward Demars met at his home on Merchants avenue Saturday evening to celebrate his 12d birthday. Songs were enjoyed and selections were rem dered by the Celestial orchestra Mir Demars received many handsome gifts and the congratulations of numerous friends Refreshments were served and delightful evening was passed by all present.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Heavyweiahts Win from Clippers.

The Greeneyille Heavyweights de- feated the Clippers on the Shetucket campus Saturday afternoon in a hard fought contest. The Clippers were out weighed, but held their opponents to 15 points, although unable to score therlselves. The Clippers are to play at Jewett City next Saturday after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Concert at Naturalizatlon Club.

Livingstone's orchestra entertained a large audience with concert numbers ir the Naturalization club hall Sunday afternoon. The affair was open to the public and those present eniered a delightful programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
October Dahlias.

Mrs. C. A. Fuller of The Pines, Yer gason avenue, picked fifty dahlias un- touched by frost Saturday. EaI Her ir the week she gathered one hundred perfect blossoms.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Dr. Hallock's Famou. Remedies.
@ years of cure!

ELvITA PILLS strengthens the nerves. enrches he blood and nyigorates the whole system. S100.
 DR. HALLOCK'S VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS for constipation and sick headache. N cents per box. AT ALL DRUG STORES.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Good Days Huntinu.

Two we'll known young sportsmer established a record for the season Saturday when they brought home nine cartridges and a woodcock. This is the largest number reported thus far this fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Mrs. Lizzie Wilbur of Montville spent part of last week with Miss Florence Winchester of Otrobando ave- nue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
The Roads Are Settling

and pleasure driving will be the best and cheapest way to get the embrac- ing fresh air that is better than the best tonic Phone us for good team
 MAHONEY BROS,
 Livery Stable. Falls Avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Df FED.

CORCORAN-In Norwich. Oct 29, 1911.
 Cornelius Corcoran, s2d. aged 3e years. Notice of funeral hereafter. SHELLEY-Suddenly. in Stamford,
 Oct. 2S, 1911. Joseph Henry Shelley,
 formerly of Salem.
 JoHNsON-In this city. Oct 2s, en-
 tered into rest. Margaretta Lawrence
 Paddock. wife of Edwin C. Johnson,
 2d.
 Funeral services at her late home. 12
 Williams street, Tuesday afternoon
 at 230 o'clock.
 BROWNE Masonic Home in. Hay
 ward. Cal. Oct. 2S, Mrs. Philip T.
 Brown. HOULIHAN--In Norwich Oct.-2S. T. F. Houlihan of 191 Boswell avenue. Funeral from his late home at 191 Boswell avenue on Monday morning at S.15 o'clock Services in St. Mary $ church a g o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Mrs Frank Skinner has returned tC her home at Pecl1s Corner after few days visit with her mother. Mrs. x J. Mitchell of Gardner Lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Joseph. Lazinsk of Colchester, the crack pitcher of the Eastern Connecti- cut league, who was injured at Day ville this summer by being struck by a pitched ball was in Taftville Friday for the first time since the accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Qlflf Bl1llfti1l. Norwich, Monday Oct. 30, 1911.

The Bulletin should ec deliver I'd everywhere in the city before { a. m
 Subscribers who fail tt receive ff hy that time will confer ravos by rO. porting the fact to The Bulletin Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Miss Josephine Rogers of West Town street recently spent a few days in Lebanon. the guest of Mrs. Perry Wilcox.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Chauncey Chapman of Middletown has been visiting his cousins, Mir. and Mrs. Richard, Carter of Sturtevart street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Mrs. Alvin Squires and son, Elliot Squires, of Hartford, are guests o Mrs. Squires' sister, Mrs. Arthur Jen kiHs of Peck's corner
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Mrs. Corinne Harper and Mrs. Rich ard Morrow were recent guests of Mrs. Edgar Winchester of Otrobando ave- nue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Mrs. J. o. Dodge has returned to hei home on West Town street after two weeks visit with her son in Spring field Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

William Gray of Colchester spent . few days last week with his cousins MT. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell of the Scotland road
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Miss Grant of New Haven is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Sarah Clarke of West Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Gard and son, Donald Sage Gard of Cromwell, are guests of Mir Cards sisters at their home on Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Miss Elizabeth Wheeler of the Scot land road spent a day recently II Westerly with her cousins, MT. ant Mrs. Luther Taft
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
TO THE, noAnp OF COUNTY COW.

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM- n1issioners for New London CountN l hereby apply for q special license to sell and exchange spirituous and in toxicating liquors ale, lager beer. Rhine wine and cider in the building at 131-13S Main street town of Norwich, except in the rooms and apartments in said building, any part or parts of which are cut off or partitioned in such manner as to form booths. side rooms, O.. retiring rooms. My place of busf- ness is not located within two hundre ed feet in direct line from any church eGifice or public nr parochial school. or the premises pertaining thereto. or any pcstoffce. public library. or cemetery. Dated d Norwich. this 14th day of Oc- tober A. D. 19fI The Lee K Osgood Co., w B. Young. President, applicant. We the undersigned. are electors and ta XpaYers. owning real estate. of the tcwn of Norwich. and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of The Ice tS Osg0ad ca. for a.Iicense and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pur- suant to said applica tion Dated at Norwich this 14th day of 0ctober. \
 n. f91t Willis X. Briscoe. Charles W
 Gale T C. Burn ett. X. D. Smith. z R
 Robbins hereby certify that the above named sjgners and en7orsers are e1ectors and taxpayers. owning real estate in the town of Norwich. Dated ai Norwich. thi9 Dist day of October,
 \. D. 1911 CITAS. s. HoLBRooK. Town Clerk acte3d
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
ited NIT. Thorps parents, MT. and Mir George Thofp of Sturtevant street.

Mrs E. w. Northrop of Stonington Point and her niece, Miss Anna Gif- ford of New London, spent short time last week at the home of Mrs. Northrop's parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Skinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
The Town in Review.

he own m HcVIeWs Mrs. Daniel Wheeler Of Otrobando avenue visited relatives at Fort Point last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

The English mission conducted by Fathers Morris and Vincent of Hobo ken was brought to a close at the Sacred Heart church Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

MT. and Mrs. Albert Thorp and sor Willie of Trading Cove recently wis
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
ro TIE HOARD OF COUNTY COM

missioners for New London County: I hereby apply for a license to sell and exchange spirituous and intoxica ting liquors, ale, lager beer. Rhine wine and cider in the Clarendon building, off of Anthony street. town of GTis- wo1d, except in the rooms and apart ments in said building. any part or parts of. which are cut off or partition- ed in such manner as to form booths. side rooms, or retiring rooms. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in lirect line from any church edifice or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any postoffice, public libra ry Or cemetery. Dated a Norwich, this 21st day of October. A. D. 1911. J. C.
 Moriarty applicant. We, the under
 signed. are electors and taxpayers. owning real estate. of the town of Griswold and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of J. c. Mori- arty for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant is q suitable per- son to be licensed pursuant to said ap
 plication. Dated at Griswold this Fist day of October. A. D. 1911 John w. Blake, Daniel G. Gagnon. Moses H. Sul- lCway. H. 5s egaer, John Barnett. l hereby certify that the above named sfgners and endofsers are electors and taxapers. owning real estate. in the town of Grswold, and that theyYPPP town of Griswold. Dated at Griswold. this 21st day of October 4. D. a11
 JOHN WELSH, Town Clerk. oet2sd
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
D peore.s sundav Mornino.

Sunday morning the mercury stood at 23 degrees above zero. Vegetables and milk froze indoors A few flowers are untoched by frost. dandelions in full bloom being picked Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Comparisons.

Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Fair; va- riable winds.
 Saturdays weather: AS predicted. Predictions for Sunday: Fair to part ly overcast: stationary temperature; northerly winds.
 Sundays weather: AS predicted; va riabie winds, becoming south.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
"He Who Hesitates
 Is Sayed!"

Th5 man who delays starting up his house heating apparatus until the bit ing cold weather is actually upon us will save many dollars and much disa- ereeabie work. Frequently these first frosty mornings and chilly nights the greater part of the day will prove to be mild and delightful. One or two modern odorless gas radiators will give you all the heat you need for that morning dip in the right temperature and to insure cheerful. warm dining room. light. it an hour or so in the eve- ming if you feel the need where you read or play that game of bridge. Our prices are low. Consult us; we may be able to suggest the right stove for the right purpose Remember the gas range saves time. saves work saves collars every day i'll the year. the cleanest and best way ta cook The Ruud Water Heater always ready for yCur Inspection.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Notes.

The Taftville Speedboys defeated the Jewett City team at Jewett City Sat LII day afternoon, s to ,.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
THE WEATHER.
Forecast fo Today,

TOTeCdSr TO Uody.
 For New England: Fair Monday: colder north portion: Tuesday fair and colder; moderate west to northwest winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her. aid. On Monday partly cloudy, warm CT weather will prevail. with light va riable winds. and on Tuesday unsettled weather, with moderate changes of temperature.
 Observations in Norwich
 The following recods, reported from Sevfns pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric clap0es So Sa,,adxaI..
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

It is estimated that this years orange crop of Florida will bring s10.- Gea,9o0.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Take VIBURN-O

It IS a wonderful female renedy. as yon will admit If you try it.
 Directions for its use are printed In six languages with every bottle. Price S1.25 at druggists.
 E'RANCO-GERMAN CHEMICAL co.
 106 West 129th Street New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
MARRIED

KIRK KER-CAPLES-In this city, Oct A, by Rev. Hugh Treanor, John A l>1rker and Miss Nellie T. CapleS both of Norwich.
 STRONG-EDDY-At the home of Mrs John R. Bartlett. Providence. R. I. by Rev. Frank Warf1eld Crowder Ph Eddy and Davis Strong of killingly VOGEI-HESS-In Taftville. Oct 2S ls14. by Rev. J. H. Stapleton, Victor Nogel and Miss Matilda Hess.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
sun. Moon and Tide :.
GREENEvlLLE NEWS.

Six hours after high water it Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
Gas < Electrical Dept.
 321 Main Street
H. COOPER UphoIsterer

All general upholstering and mat tress work at onehalf rate TOT next ten days.
 Tel. 555-4 fou Vest Main Street
 NEW LINE of FALL DRESS GOODS direct from mills at very low prices Assortment lengths of all kinds. Cotton Goods and Silks at Half Prices MIL.L- RENIrNA NIT STORE
 JOHN BLOOM, Prop.
 t71 w. Main St.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30
BORN
FIERCE,

PIERCE--In Middletown Oct 26, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Arthur ". Pierce, and granddaughterf to MT and Mrs. George ". Rouse of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-30

Ingrain Carpets, strictly all wool regular price 72c a yard
 SPECIAL PRICE eze Administer Carpets. in floral and Oriental designs-made and Iaid--
 SPECIAL PRICE sae
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-25
Books, Stationery
and Summer Girl Iewelrv.

Boys Alger and Henty Books. all
in cloth binding. Were Csc. DIR
Two for.
Copyright Books. published at
$3.50: Red Roman. The objectionable
War. A Man without Principle. The
Miracle Worker. Friday, the Thir-
teenth. The Letters Of Theodore
Rouse, Long Odds. Nachette. Cham
bers' Popular Encyclopedia, Con-
gresham Humphrey. The Sorrows OF
a Show Girl, Collector of Whiskers.
Cynics Calendar, Nonsense Book.
Confession Of Woman. The 1Er
Jungle Baby. Choice for.
Works OF Shakespeare, 80 volumes.
covered with silk-nbbed 81 S60
cloth. Regular $1,000 set.
Works Of Shakespeare IA volumes:
handy volume size. Regular Sn ~
$500 SET. .............
Box Stationery. white cloth finish:
"a sheets of paper and "a en- 16Ac
velopes. Were CSC. ..........
Box Initial Stationery, paper and
envelopes complete; each sheet OF
paper stamped In blue. Were 7c
19c
Mourning Stationery, "a sheets
paper and "a envelopes. with or
black border. Were CSC ......
white Envelopes, 25 in package;
all clean and perfect. Were sc Dr.
package
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-25

Chamber Set OF IL pieces. large,
fancy shapes. handsomely Sc. m
decorated. Was ss.95..... ~e|oUW
3 Decorated Chamber Sets. Of 10
pieces. large fancy shape. SD 1S
Were $3.50. ~SeSO
Chamber Sets. Of 10 pieces. arts
fancy shape. Were $29S.. - 90
Chamber Set. of 10 pieces. artist
ssi1y decorated. Were S1.5O
Chamber Set OF 10 pieces. high
class decorations. Was S9 aR
1901. spOe0O
English Chamber Sets. of 10
pieces; extra large fancy shape:
dark blue blu decoration. S3.zS
Dark Blue Chamber Sets. Of IL
pieces, with large slop Jar; Ga mn
Covered Chambers and Wash
Basins from broken chamber sets,
decorated. Worth soc and Az
i5c WV
White China Tea Plates, with ~
fancy edge. Were &c and 1Oc each. w
White China Dinner Plates, with
fancy edge. Were &c and 10c e.
each.
White China Cups and Saucers.
low shapes. Some were 10c Doc
and 15c. Six for. ............ ~
White China Toilet Pitcher and
Basin. fancy edge. Some were h0c
S1.cO. ........ wv
White China Individual Butter
Plates. fancy edge. Some were A =
&c and lUc. ........ "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-25

White China Fruit Saucers. DC
Some were SC each. .....
White China covered Stop Jars,
with bail handle. Were fnQc
White Stone Stop Jars. without
cover. large size. Were poo
SOC.
White Stone China Chambers.
large size. first quality. Were Ac
19c and CSC.
White China Dinner and Tea Sets,
100 pieces; new shape: S3.Oz
thin ware. We're $500. ep'O'~D
American China Dinner and Tea
Sets. 100 pieces; floral and S6.Oz
gold decorations. Were $3.50. ~Oo~
English China Dinner and Tea
Sets. 112 pieces; underglazed SO II
decorations. Were $15........ ~|oD y
Carlsbad China Dinner and Tea
Sets. 100 pieces; French S12,zS
Haviand China Dinner and Tea
Sets, 100 pieces: each piece stamped:
floral floral and and gold ;ss decora- S17ez5
Breakfast Sets, OF pieces. OF fine
decorations. Were $3.50. ...... UAoaOW
Carlsbad China Tea Sets. Sc pieces.
thin china, first quality;
assorted decorations. Were SR 7R
$3.50 Observation-Disclosures. "
American Beauty Gas Range; high
oven and broiler; 60 inches high;
five drilled burners. Was $1,000
$50. .......-............
Gas Ranges, with three drilled
burners on top and extra 81 zR
large oven. Were $40. '0O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-25

American and Partisan Jewelry:
Cuff Pins, Link Cuff Buttons. Brooch
Pins, Jabot Pins. Veil Pins. Elastic
and Persian Betting. Belt Pins. Pat
emit and Leather Belts, Black Silk
Fans, Shell Hair Barrettes, Side
Combs and Back Combs. Some ~.
were SOC and 75c
Partisan Jewelry; Jet Pins, Enamel
Cum Pins and Bar Pins. Pearl
Cuff Links. Coral, Pearl and Tur-
quoise Neck Chains, Military and
Souvenir Wash Belts. Hat Pins,
Coral Earrings. Enamel Collar Pins,
Rhinestone Jabot Pins. Some IT,
were $1.00.
Beaded Dog Collar Chains: Jet
and turquoise: also Jet Hat Pins:
many pretty designs. Some 6ne
were b0c. .........
Hair Barrettes. classique wave and
best hold: Hair Bands, shell and am
Der. plain and rhinestone set @-
tings. Some were soc. .... NV
Beaded Elastic Belts, with
buckle and large back orna- pic
mentS 49,. .....s....
Metal Girdle Belts. impnrteIs sam
pie line; plain and jewel ef- Sd AZ
fects. worth UP to $1,000
Pictures in 5x7-inch brown frames;
many attractive subjects. including
pastoral, marine and landscape Re-
scenes. Were Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-25
Every Day Home Needs
stok Taking" Floor Brings You These Bargains

Galvanized Iron Refrigerator Pans.
with side handles; large size. 1Oc
were Z5c. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. nv
Porcelain lined Water Coolers. with
nickel faucet: two gallon 50 4M
size. Were $50. .... IAeeOY
Garden Hose, % feet long, with
reel and brass nozzle. Were en- OF
S-.Io. .....................
Garden Hose, % feet; 4 ply; steel
wire bound; patent spray
nozzle: guaranteed. Were SD DR.
~ io...... ~0oD
Lawn Mowers: best quality steel;
sharp; ready. for. use; guar G1 OF
anteed. Were So c5... DA e>0
Garden Rakes. best steel, 1zc
with eft. handle. Were 25c...... ~
Solid Brass Lawn Sprinklers A7c
to fit any size hose Were 59c.. W.
Grass Shears. English steel;
best quality; large size. Were 3dDc
SOC.
Galvanized Iron Watering Omr,
Pots; 4-qt. size We're 39c.. $500. SIS
10 Solid Brass Dining Room Domes;
art glass shade: complete with in
verted Welsbach light. CO 1Dz
Were 5000. Observation-Disclosures. pOe|D
Electric Table Lamps, with art
glass shade; wired; ready to SA.E6N
light Were S00........... VToCW
5 Solid Brass Gas Table Lamps:
art glass shade. with fringe; Wells
bach burner, mantle and six SD or
feet OF tubing. Were s4.0C... 5000
Parlor Table Lamps: extra large
size, with center draft burn en- g6N
err. Were $3.50 and $3.50. UN osOW
Decorated Table Lamps; stand and
globe decorated to match. Qzc
Were $1.25 and $50. ............. O1S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-25

Centerpieces and Pillow Tops:
stamped and tinted; Laundry Bags.
large size, braided. Were 2Jc 4 nc
and SOC each. ...................
Doilies: TenerifYe wheel pattern: 6x6
inches: some all-over effects. others
plain centers. Were &c each. fINc
Three Tor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-25

on First Floor.
Battenberg Centerpieces, full size:
round and square. Were SOC OSc
Hand-embroidered Wolfe Waists:
samples used for display; many
pretty designs. Worth $3.50 CO MN
to $500 Observation-Disclosures. UAoWU
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-05-17
HOW THE TOMATO CLUBS WERE STARTED

tenth of an acre. Katie Gunter, ag-
ed Ia, won the scholarship. She had
5l2 cans, making her net profit $35.
This was tomato raising at the rate
OF $500 profit per acre, and 1t opened
the eyes of farmers I'm Aiken county.
The South Carolina Legislature
grew so enthusiastic over Miss Gro
mer's work that it voted Katie Gun
ter the scholarship from State funds
Counties all over South Carolina
and out OF it began clamoring for
Miss Cromer and the tomato clubs
and Uncle Sam at last woke up and
sent Prof. o. B. Martin to find her.
! He came upon her telling tho Boston
convention of the National Education
al Association about the clubs. He
engaged her then and there to take
up the work ON large scale.
The corn boys and the tomato
girls are going to redeem the South
said Miss Cromer They show our
farmers, who are getting bare liv-
ing scratching over lots of land. how
much better it is to work few
acres thoroughly.
And that is the only ambition |
havc-to see the South grow great in
farming. If my tomato clubs are
successful, then | will be utterly. SUI
pemely happy. y."-Greenville News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-05-17
LAURENS COUNTY
MAN is PAROlED

Joe Wilbur. Who Was Sentenced to
Lie Imprisonment for Murder OF
Jordan Anderson, Granted Exccu.
tive Clemcncy.
Columbia, May l5.-Upom the pre-
sentation OF ailidavits which would
tend to show that the shooting was
accidental, Governor Blease paroled
during good behavior Joe Wilbur. OF
Laurens who was sentenced to life
imprisonment for the murder of Jor-
dan Anderson.
Solicitor Sease wrote the governor
concerning this case, enclosing ALI
davits. which he believed to be true.
and on this ground recommended that
the parole be granted. The affidavits
were made by A. w Sims and Harry
Sims. These parties stated that they
had not been present at the trial,
since they believed that the case would
he thrown out by the grand jury
\. W. Sims and Harry Sims made
an affidavit that they witnessed the
shooting of Jordan Anderson by Joe
Wilbur; that Jordan and Wilbur
were boys about ii years of age;
that the two boys We're good friends
and "as boys were prone to do, were
porjecting with an old worn out
pistol the cylinder of which was tied
to the barrel of said pistol with a
string; that said pistol had been
handled by other children and that
same was not fit for any serviceable
purpose except to arouse the inter
est and the curiosity of boys as was
| evident in this case.
The affidavit goes On to say
That while the two boys, Wilbur
and Jordan. We're projecting with the
said pistol. it was discharged acci-
dentally, killing the said Jordan
| Greenville News.