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Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-25
CLASS JAY 0F lsl1
 A HUGE SUCCESS
ExercjSeS Given Last Night by Seniors of BiSbee
 High School

Sixteen young High school students, graduates of the Bisoee 5izA scncol. members of the class of 1911. turI. ed their backs respectfully on high school days last evening on the Gen. tral School campus. and faced the world and the future with hope ani confidence. Sixteen brave young hearts grew tenderly mellow in re- trospection and the same sixteen young hearts palpitated in cagerness for the battle in prospec-.
 The Class day exercises were held in the open, on the Central school campus, the class members sitting in a half circle in the area-way of the school building The weather was perfect and the acoustics good, the speakers being heard across the campus.
 pr. Bloom Speaks.
 A speech not on the program was made by Dr. Bloom, president of the Flagstaff Normal College, who char ced to be present and who was invit- ed to address the class, which he did with much pleasant raillery solidly foiled by earnest and timely advice  Bloom has a characteristic way Of driving solid fact home with 8 humor that quite captured the class mem- bers and the audience as well.
 The numbers on the program were cTeditable and much enjoyed. Those of the speeches that were original. the class poem and class prophecy, class history and class peculiarities. were particularly enjoyed, the very palpable hits" at the several class members being greeted by the aud'- r ence with laughter or applause as ! the prophecy called for. { At the close Of the exercises the 1 class Of 9l1 gave defiance 10 the world by uttering with spirit the , class yell.
 The following compose the class Of l 1911.
 i Marie Louise Fever, Blanche BecF. with. Carlos Edward Gibson, James ! Stephen Mafeo. Grace .ElmoTe Run de. Mary Elizabeth Scott, Emeline . Frances Wilson, Roswell Champion 1 Selah Jean Chase. Carl Victor NeI son, Carmelita Gertrude Michaels Clair Magdalen ODonnen. Walter Joseph O'Malley. Katherine Ellen Rogers. Miriam Sarah TOles, Ade. laide Wittig.
 The following vas the program o the exercises.
 Piano duet. Marehe Des Trombadoul Carmelita Mich3eis, Addie Wittig Presidents address Louise Beyel History ....-.. Emily Wilson Peculiarities .--.. Kittie Regal Violin solo, Stephanis Gavott CzibuIk'
 Carlos Gibson
 Reading - The Swan Som
 Miriam Toles
 Prophecy --..-.. Banche Beckwitl Class Poem .....--.. Carlos Gibsol Trio .... ..... "The Night-ir-fale
 Blanche Beckwith. Louise Beyer,
 Miriam Toles.
 Presentation of Frieze, Clair O'Donel Acceptance of Frieze ...-. ...-
 -.. .. .... Catherine Ho, IlaSs song .--.
 ~ Written by Carmelita Michael
 The commencement exercises vii | fa 1.oI1 Errffav
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
Death of Mr.. Avery Finger.

The death of Mr.. Avery Finger in
Charleston several days ago recalls
to the minds of many in this county of
Mr.. Finger and his father, Rev. John
Finger. Rev. John Finger was Meth
odist minister, preaching on the then
Tumbling Shoals circuit. now the
Princeton circuit and was greatly
loved by a large following. Mr.. Avery
Finger was boy at the time and
Will be remembered by those men who
played together around Tumbling
Shoals and Princeton. Mr.. Finger has
since been in this section and where
ever he went he was greatly admired.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
COMMITS SUICIDE
IN THE ASYLUM
Unhappy Incident at the South Caro-
lima Hospital for the Insane.

unhappy incident at the South Caro-
lima Hospital for the Insane.
Luther Knight, well known young
man of Sullivan's township and son
of Mr.. William knight, committed
suicide in the South Carolina Hospital
for the insane Saturday and was
brought home the same evening. Sun
day he was buried at Rabun Creek
church, near his old home.
Mr.. Knight was a young married
man, his wife having been a Miss Toll
lison, daughter of Mr.. Joe Tollison
For some time he had been despondent
and on several occasions had threat
ened to end his life. Just about three
weeks ago it was thought best, on ac-
count Of his mental condition to COR
ry him to the state hospital in Colum-
bia. His case apparently not being a
severe one, the officials there evident
ly allowed him more or less liberty
as is usual in such cases. Taking adj
vantage of the freedom accorded him.
he got hold of knife of some kind
and severed the arteries of his throat
He died shortly afterwards.
His death is greatly deplored by a
large number of friends who had
hoped that his mind was only tempor-
arily unbalanced and that he would
soon return home a we'll man.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
AcccptS Florcncc Ofirr.

Mr.. w. c. Eichelberger famiiarly
known as "Omcer Eichelberger," un-
til few weeks ago was a member
of the police force of this city, has
accepted a position on the force at
Florence and has already gone there
to protect the town. Mr. Eichelber-
ger always made a fearless officer
while on the force here and many peo-
pie regret thot circumstances forced
him to take up his residence else
where.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
OLD VETERANS AT
SANDY SPRINGS
Company f Of the Gallant 1ith South
Carolina Regiment Holds Reunion.


One more time the old warriors of
Co. f, 14th S. c.. Regiment gathered
at Sandy Springs Saturday and Joined
in stories of the great struggle and
listened to several inspiring address
es In addition to the old guard from
Company T., number of veterans
came from other points, even from
Spartanburg and Union counties, all
bent upon the same object of joining
in good fellowship and recounting the
trying days of the sixties.
The company was called to order by
Lieut.. w. A. Stands and was lead in
prayer by Rev. j. G. Davis. A com
mittee was then appointed to draw up
resolutions on the death of those who,
since the last meeting, had passed
"Over the River. The committee ap-
pointed was composed of Lieut.. w. A,
Stands. Mr. G. NJ Harrison, Mr.. l..
S. Machray and Mr.. w. F. Wright.
1t was moved that the original roll
call Of the company be recorded by
the Clerk Of Court and then placed on
deposit with the National Bank of
Clinton. This motion was seconded
and passed
The following honorary members
were elected: H. ID. Henry, Clinton
Hugh McKelvey, Manning; W. b.
Sloan, Laurens and John Patton, Lau-
rens No. Q.
After the business meeting all the
old veterans with the assembled
friends repaired to the grove where the
roll of the company was read eight
members answering to the call. A
memorial address was delivered by
w. F. Wright in memory of those who
last year had met with the company
for the last time. These departed
comrades were Lieut. William Nickel
vey, Capt. James p. Sloan and Private
B. M. Henry. Mr.. Wright paid elo-
pquent tribute to these old heroes
Following these ceremonies, Hon.
f. p. MCGOWAN, OF Laurens, was in
troduced and made the address of the
day. Mr.. McGowan's address was CIV
en- the closest attention by the audi
ence and was greatly enjoyed by all
who heard 1t.
Following the address of Mr.. Nc
Gowan bountiful dinner was spread
and was done due justice
During the day Camp. r. S. Owens
cast its vote for Jufpe n q Thomn
son as the next Colonel of the regi-
ment to succeed Col. r. ~ Cunning
ham, deceased.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
Picnic mt Friendship.

The Woodmen of the World held a
picnic at Friendship Church Thursday
at which number of prominent Wood
men made addresses. Head Advisor of
jurisdiction |, C. A. Power acted as
master of ceremonies and introduced
Head Consul Tom C. Hamer, of Ben
ncttsville, Solicitor r.. .. Cooper and
Rev. j: NJ. Dallas who made splendid
addresses. The day was a very pret-
ty one and was greatly enjoyed by a
large number of people who had as
Sembled A bountful picnic was
spread by select committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
On to Alabama.

Mr.. and Mrs. #. B. Wallace, Mr. c..
N. Wallace and Misses Minnie and
Mabel Wallace left Saturday morning
i'm their machine for an extended trip
to Alabama and the states between.
They will be gone several weeks. This
is perhaps the longest trip ever under
taken by a Laurens man in an auto
mobile and is much longer trip than
is usuallt taken by automobiles any
where unless some record is being at
tempted.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
Medical Society Meets Monday.

The Laurens County Medical Socie-
ty will hold its regular monthly meet
ing next Monday the 2Sth. Dr.. e. a.
Hines, secretary of the State Medical
Society will address the doctors at
this session. DR.. Hines was invited
to be present at the last meeting but
was unable to attend. His talk prom
ises to be an excellent one and all of
the members are urged to be present.
DIR. r. E. Hughes of Laurens and DR..
j. III. Miller of Cross Hill will also
present essays on selected subjects.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
FIRST COTTON BALE.
Mr.. Il. IL. Traynham Brings the First
Bale Saturday and it Brought II
Epnfc

Laurens' first bale of cotton made
its appearance on the street Satur-
day, having been brought in by Mr.. II.
r. Traynham, Of the neighhorhood of
Barksdala station. The bale weighed
100 pounds and brought - cents Mr..
E. w. Copeland bought it,
Only few hours later Mr. j. w. a.
Boyd. who lives just on the eastern
edge of the city, brought in two bales.
This brought IL 1-2 cents pound and
was bought by Mr.. j. II. Sullivan.
The first bale brought to this mar
ket last year was brought by Mr. r,
l.. Sumerel and brought the handsome
price of II cents. the total sum receiv-
ed from cotton and seed being over
500 That bale weighed 523 pounds.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
PICNIC AT CROSS ANCHOR.
MasOns and WOOdmen Join Hands and
Hold Annual Picnic.


The Masons and Woodmen of the
World at Cross Anchor Joined forces
Thursday and held an enjoyable pic
mic in the large pasture in the rear
of the school building. Two
splendid addresses were made by Hon.
l.. j. Browning, representative from
Union county in the legislature, and
Hon. R. A. Cooper, of Laurens. Mr..
Browning spoke on Woodcraft and
Cooper on Masonry The addresses
were given the closest attention by
the large crowd and all of them were
impressed with the uplifting influence
of the two orders.
Following the addresses, the good
people of Cross Anchor and the sur
rounding country repaired to a large
table, where a bountiful dinner was
spread. After this the people mingled
together enjoying the pleasures of
seeing each other and discussing the
affairs Of the day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
FEATHERSTONE HOME SOLD.
DIR. ii. Il. Aiken Buys Beautiful Prop
erty on West Main Street-Other
Real Estate Deals.

Monday afternoon Bishop & Wolff
closed deal by which Dr. II. *. Aiken
came into the possession of Mr.. C. c..
Featherstone's beautiful place on West
Main street. The deal has been in
progress for some time, but was not
closed until Monday afternoon. DR..
Aiken will move into his new home at
an early date. 1t is understood that
MIR. Featherstone will move his family
to Greenwood about the 1st of Septem-
Der.
Another real estate deal that has
been consummated within the past
few days was pulled off by Bishop &
Wolff when S. l.. Owings purchased j..
K. Armstrong; place about three miles
from the city. Mr.. Armstrong himself
has purchased the place formerly
owned by j. II. Garrett, about five
miles west of Laurens, in the Trinity
Ridge section. This place contains
147 acres.
1t is understood that all of these
places brought good prices although
it is not stated how much each
brought. However, about $4,000 was
the amount involved in all of them.
Several other deals are now on foot,
but are not quite advanced far enough
to make mention of. 1t looks though
as if the real estate market is pick
ing up and will soon be in healthy
condition.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
MRS. ELLA SHELL.
Widow OF the Late Congressman Shell
Dies in Sportanburg at the Home OF
her Daughtcr.

Mrs. Ella W. Shell widow of the late
G. w, She'll congressman from this
district and resident of this coun-
~, died at the home OF her daughter.
Mrs. Sarah Martin, i'm Spartanburg
Thursday morning Mthou@h she was
at the advanced age of 20 years. she
was i'm fairly good health up until Il
few weeks of her death However
with the feebleness of old age She
was unable to withstand the attacks
of organic troubles the combination
of the two resulting in her death
Up until few years ago Mrs. Shell
lived at the old home place in this
county, in the Chestnut Ridge section.
For tn past few years she has been
living with her daughter i'm Spartan
burg. AT the time of her death and
ever since in early years she had been
member of the Baptist church and it
was at Chestnut Ridge Baptist church
the funeral services and interment
TOOK place Friday afternoon. In the
absence of the pastor Rev. f. c.. Wat
son, under whom she worshipped for
many years, Rev. w. E. Thayer, of this
city, conducted the services. Messrs.
Herbert Martin, S. j. Davis. Arthur
Hudgens, n. b. Dial. Nathaniel Aus
tin and A. b. Barksdale acted as pail
bearers
The following children survive Mrs.
Shell: Mrs. a. C. billiard, Mrs. w. E.
Martin, Mr.. A. H. Shell all of Spar
tanburg; Mrs. John Cathcart, of
Winnsboro; Messrs. Fred and Don
Shell, of Oklahoma. Messrs. G. w.
Shell, Mr.. Henry Shell, Mrs. Burkett
Clardy and Miss Beth Shell, of this
city are grand children,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
SHAM BATTLE TODAY.
Traynliam Guards will do n Few
Stunts i'm Darlington Pasture This
Evening,

Capt. w. r.. Richey, Jr., has issued
orders to the Traynham Guards to be
in readiness this afternoon to march
to Garlingtons Meadow where a sham
battle will be founght This is the
first sham battle that the company has
held in some time and doubtless n
large crowd will be out to witness it..
Capt. Richey has decided ii have
the battle just about dusk, so that the
light effect will be brought out more
realistically. The order to fire will
be given about seven o'clock.
A sham battle is a very interesting
spectacle and one that always draws
large crowds. A full company will
be in exhibition this afternoon, so as
an especially fine exhibition is expect
ed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
Death of Mrs. Trayn!lam.

Mrs. Amanda Traynham, an aunt Of
Messrs, Ryland and Gibbon Traynham
of this city and a sister of the late
Col. j. H. Traynham, died at the old
home place near Princeton Tuesday
night. She had been in declining
health for some time. She was con
sistent Christian woman, having been
member of the Baptist church for
many years, taking great deal of
interest in its affairs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
NEWS OF THE WEEK
IN TOWN OF CLINTON
Building Operations have
Been Extensive.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
ON POPULAR PEOPLE
The New President of the Presby terian
College, DIR. Douglas, has Arrived
and Great Satisfaction is Expressed.
"A Number of Social Features of the
Past Week.

Clinton. Aug. 22.-Clinton is growing
rapidly. Among new dwellings being
erected are those of Mrs. Myrtle Hun
ter, Mrs Rhett Copeland, w. B. Farr,
and w. II. Shands
A great deal of work has been done
in the business section of town this
year and the first of September, and
its usual livening up of business, will
lind all the merchants in the best con-
dition they have ever been. The new
Bee Hive building is one of the big
gest mercantile establishments in the
county and is a credit to Musgrove
street Plate glass fronts and i'm
proved display windows have made a
Wonderful Improvement in the Red Hot
Hustler and Kings. New fronts are
being added to the store, until recent
ly occupied by the Bee Hive. Work
is going forward rapidly on Mrs. Phil
lips modern store building on the
corner Of Main and Broad streets.
Among the years new firms are Gallo
way and Godfrey, furniture, Taylor
Brothers, furniture, and Scaige's book
and stationery shop.
Work is being pushed to improve
several streets.
Great satisfaction is expressed at
the arrival of the president of the
college, the Rev. DR.. D. Med. Douglas.
His family will not come until some
time in September. DR.. Douglass has
strengthened the splendid impression
he made on his visit in June and sue
cess is expected to result from his
work here.
The Rev. DR.. Jacobs will preach his
final sermon to the F1rst Presbyterian
congregation next Sunday morning.
Beginning with the first Sunday in
September the Thornwell Memorial
church will have services in the morn
RpSs which DR.. Jacobs will conduct.
S Many social pleasures have been
crowded into the past week. Several
visitors have been in town and many
attentions have been shown them.
Miss Schwing spent the feek with
Miss Jane Kennedy and was the guest
of honor at party given by her on
Monday evening. On Tuesday evening
the young men of town gave a dance
in honor of Misses Schwing and Aleen
Deaver of Carlisle, Miss Kennedy's
guests.
Wednesday morning Mrs. J. d. ia
cobs entertained in honor of her sis
ter, Miss Connolly of Nashville
Miss Aleen Hipp entertained on Sat
urday afternoon in honor of her Wis
itors the Misses Haigler of Abbeville.
The Baraca and Philathea classes
of the First Baptist church enjoyed a
delightful camping party at Musgrove
Mill from Monday to Friday.
a large number OF Clintonians are
enjoying Northern tours or noun
tain pleasures. Among those north
are Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.. Spencer, Mr..
and Mrs. E. j. Adair, Misses Meadors.
Matte Mae Neville, Orrah Bess Little,
Messrs. r. l.. Bailey, j. w. Copeland,
Jr., r. u. Wright, Joe Phinney, Ken
meth Burdette, Ferdinand Jacobs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
JUDGE THOMPSON
ELECTED COLONEL
Judge Thompson Elected Colonel of
tn, Laurens Regiment OF Conicd-
GratG YCtcrnnS.

crate Veterans.
Acting upon the orders of Brig. Gen.
Crech, the camps of the Laufens Reg
iment, Confederate Veterans, met at
their respective headquarters Satur-
day to elect a commander. The choice
of all the camps was Judge o. G..
Thompson and SO he was unanimous
ly elected
The Laurens Regiment was organ
lied by Col. b. w. Ball. who was Colo
mel until 1903, when Col II. n. Trayn-
ham became the ranking officer. Up
on the death of Col. Cunningham some
weeks ago another election became
necessary. Col Thompson has been
Adiutant Of the regiment since it's
formation in 1901 He takes Il great
deal of interest in Confederate history
and is greatly beloved by all the old
soldiers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
prOtracted Meeting.
ed

Rev. b. p. Mitchell will hold Sc
ries of protracted meetings at Poplar
Springs church beginning Thursday
night Aug. 81. The public is cordially
invited to attend all of these services
and those who attend are sure of
hearing some excellent sermons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
MUST HAVE MAIL BONES.
Postmaster Micks Receives Letter
From Washington Stressing Import
ance of Receptacles.

From Washington Stressing Import
ance of Receptacles.
The following letter from Assist
ant Postmaster General Grandfield in
regard to the institution of free de-
livery has been received by Mr.. Hicks
1t would be well for everyone to read
this carefully since free delivery will
not be allowed anyone who does not
take the proper measures required.
The letter is as follows:
Washington, ID. G..
Postmaster,
Laurens, South Carolina,
Sir:
1t is the policy of the Department
to make the establishment Of city de-
livery at new offices and it's extern
sion to new territory at old Offices con-
tingent upon the provision Of mail
receptacles at all residences and plac-
es Of business. If person prefers
he may cut slot in the door, which
Will serve the purpose of facilitating
the wo.K of the carrier. Please take
measures at once to notify all pros
pective patrons of the mail receptacle
requirement.
1t is to be distinctly understood that
no patron will be served unless he
provides some means for disposing of
his mail by the carrier.
G, p. Grandfeld,
First Asst. Postmaster Gen'l
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
HUGHES GRANTED BAIL.
Man Who Shot Laurens Hughes Let
Out Under Thousand Dollar Bond.

Application for bail was made and
granted before Magistrate Hudgens
last week in the case OF Boyce f.
Hughes, who shot Laurens Hughes in
Youngs township last Sunday morn
ing. Bail was granted in the sum of
$1,000.
Application was made before Magis-
lte Hudgens, certificate being
snown from the wounded mans physi-
clan stating that he was out Of dan
ger and on the road to recovery.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-23
INTERESTING ITEMS
FROM THE COUNTY
News Letters From Manv
Sections.
CORRESPONDENTS
GIVE LOCAL NEWS
Happenings of Interest to Many Pe0-
pie nll over the County and to Those
Who Have Left the Family Hearth
stone and gone to Other States.

Princeton, Aug. 21.-Mr j. T. Allen.
of llonea Path, accompanied by his
wife and little daughter. Helen, came
over Thursday to visit r. Fl. Carter.
Mrs. w. r.. McCucn and sons, Miller
and Robert, of Laurcns, are visiting
relatives here.
Misses Helen, Margaret and Edna
Harrall of Columbia are visiting their
grandparents, Mr.. AM Mrs. j. w. Tay-
lor.
Misses Iaidee Mahon, Mae and Jes-
sic Ridgeway have returned TO their
homes here after Il pleasant stay with
relatives i'm Greenville.
Mr. Lee Chapman of Fountain TIM.
was Sunday visitor here.
Those from here attending the w.
0. w. picnic at Friendship Friday.
were: Mcssrs Jno L. Bagwem. w. Nj.
Woods. j. n Machcn, w. |. Freeman.
p. l.. Davis, j. Frank Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.. Knight and Mr..
and Mrs. r. w. Arnold went by auto
mobile to Anderson Thursday to visit
the lattcr's son, Mr.. Frank Arnold.
Mrs. Hattie Hopper of Birmingham,
Ala, is here for visit to Mr.. B. Nc
Cuen and other relatives.
Messrs Arthur Britt and Garvey
Ridgeway are spending few weeks
in Pickens with Prof. G. e. Welborn.
Miss Margaret Taylor of Laurens is
visiting her grandfather, j. w. Taylor.
Mr.. W. S. Bagwell and daughters,
Tina, Ruth and Josie and little son,
Jack, en- route to their home i'm Lau-
rens after visit TO relatives I'm Bel
ton, spent Saturday with MIR. Jno. l..
Bagwell.
Messrs Forney and Monte McCuen
left Saturday for their home in Altoon,
Ala, after spending fortnight with
relatives here.
Mrs, f. l.. Bramblet; has gone ON Il
trip to the mountains of North Caro-
lima.
MIR. Samuel McCuon and family of
Spartanburg spent last week here
MIR. b. c. Bramblctt has returned
from visit to the mountains.
Mt Olive Aug 2t MIR. w r.. Wash
ington spent from Thursday until sun
day AT his home here
Mr. W. w. Cooper has begun build
ing on his place
Mr.. j. n. IInl and family spent
from Saturday until Momday with Mrs.