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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

have kept soaring in spite of the in
crease, there is no reason to believe
that the automobile will ever drive
them out of business. Instead OF the
automobile causing scarcity Of
horses, it would be more reasonable
to say that the scarcity Of horses has
caused the temporary advent Of the
automobile and auto-truck.
Farmers in Minnesota need not
fear to grow more horses. II they are
large. sound, and serviceable, they
will always demand the highest
prices The horse industry is found
ed on a permanent basis, and has no
reason to conflict with the automobile
industry in any way.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
Atlanta. Ga.
Coal and Wooa.

We have in stock at our yards LykenS
Valley. Stove and Nut, free burning
white ash broken, genuine Pocahontas
lump and run of mine. Wood sawed and
split. Hay corn and clover seed. All
orders left with the Farmers Supply
Company will be fillei day received,
Both phones. A visit to our yard vii
convince you that we have the goodswe
advertise. Thanking you for the past
patronage we are, Very truly,
John C. BURNS & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
etturs That Resists disease.

Il the earlier reports are to be relied
upon, the experts In greenhouse cul-
ture at washington have discovered
something OF value in connection with.
dollhouse lettuce BY crossing seeds
II healthy winter lettuce with yaries,
sees related to the wild lettuce and se-
4cfing the results with care. 1t Is al
.aged that variety has been secured
which Is practically free from disease
and which vet his lost nothing Of the
liner qualities Of the highly bred va
isties Of lettEee commonly grown In
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
Turkey Gro,winu.

Turkey growers in middle Tennes
see report very poor crop this sea
son. Not 20 per cent. of the poultry
hatched were raised. owing to the
ong-continned, cold while the poulta
were very young. All told there will
be scarcely half an average crop
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
Hue and Cry.

See the young woman. Is the
young woman being suddenly and nm
expectedly kissed? All, yes. Aud
does the young woman raise q hue
and cry? The young woman raises a
sIight hue, but no cry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
Stylish new. well tailored wash suit.
In white, tan, and colors. Shirt waists.
the styles are the newest design, price
within reach Of all. Burns & Shugert
The Presbyterian OF The
South.
$500 a Year In Advance,

Contains departments for the Sunday
school Lessons, Westminster League
Books and Literary, and Church New
and is fully abreast with the Times,
Send for sample copy to show what
wehaven' space to explain. Address all
communications to
The PRESBYTERIAN of the so UTH
Atlanta. Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

greenhouses ia lettuce which is not
liable to mildew. rot. ETC.. would GER
tasnly be prize for the lettuce spe-
cislties It Is stated that the seed
win be furnished to the greenhouse
men by the department Of agriculture
and that great results are expected
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

Rev Edgar G. Cannon, son of Mrs.
J. P. Cannon, Of Fredericksburg, has
resigned his charge of the Presby-
terrain Church at Clarksburg, and will
devote his time to home mission work
on the frontier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

In fit of dependency Harry W.
Brand, aged 40, a contractor of Char
lottesville, committed suicide in q
downtown poolroom, by drinking an
ounce of carbclic acid. Before taking
the poison he wrote a brief note to HE
wife and children. saying that he was
going away and praying for Gods
mercy upon his soul. He was son
of the late William Brand and married
Miss Julia Jackson, of Warrenton, who
survives with two daughters misses
Cora and Normal. The former teaches
school at Somerset. He also leaves
one brother e.. j. Brand, of Culpeperl
and three sisters tMrs. Q. w. Loving.
Of Charlotte; Mrs. B. P, Ketcham. OF
Winston-Salem. and Mrs. Rey H. Car
ter, of Charlottesville
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
r. e. GREEN

ATTORNEY-AT-EAW
Cha leg Town, Jefferson ounty, ". Va
VIII ractice In the courts Of Jefferson
rkeley and Mo gan counties, In the
gntt,d States district court at ,lartinS1
burg. the pui,reme court Of appeals Of
W q Virginia. special sttont on to the
Hectic Of laims aA1 prompt REMIT
: of the saYne
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
]. Edwin Howard has instituted suit

]. Edwin Howard has instituted suit
in the Circuit Court at Pulaski, against
T. A. Windle for $4,000 damages
About a year ago Howard was shot in
the back by Windle, who claimed the
shooting was accidental. Windle is
now out on bail pending trial, having
been indicted some months ago. How
ard was confined for many weeks in a
hospital.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

The Holston extract plant here, the
property Of Charles A. Schieren &
Coz Of New York, burned Thursday
morning, entailing an estimated loss
of more than 100000 and throwing
100 men out of employment. The prop
erty was insured and the plant viii
be rebuilt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

DR.. Pieroeps Pellets, small, sugar-cOated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invigorate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
FRANK L. BUSHONG.
A xoeney-A,-Law

win prac leo in the courts Of Jeft rson
and { Joining counties, Supreme you . !,
of Appeals Of West Virg MIA ana re : eaela y
Courts. office: Lawyers Row Charles
Town, W. Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

The only way TO cure q man OF bach
eiorhood Is to feed him to q designing
widow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

Some men 60 lame when It comes to
minding their own business.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

The new High School building at
Herndon was dedicated Monday. Prof.
w. S. Currell, of Washington and Lee
University, was the chief orator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

The jury which heard the case of
Harry Brady, the young steward OF
the Hotel Bristol, charged with hav'
ing murdered Robert Weaver, color
ed bellboy, after being out one hour
brought in a verdict of not guilty.
Brady shot Weaver down in the hotel
dining room Sunday morning, Septem,
Der 81 The plea Of self-defense was
sustained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

As result Of four weeks eyangelis-
tic services In the six Baptist churches
in Lynchburg. S42 additions are 70
ported to these churches.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07
DEMAND FOR HEAVY HORSES CONTINUES
GOOD AT ALMOST PROHlBIIIuE PRICES

Enormous Number Of Not crowdnp Animals Out Of
Business as Many Are Led to Believe Number Increas-
ed From 100000 70 2l,o000O0 in Decade.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

J. R Lupton sold for $4,000 the
Spotswood property in Harrisonburg
to the Virginia Amusement Company,
which will erect a theatre. with seat
Ing capacity Of 1000, on the site.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

DR.. William Mackenburg Polk, Of
New York, has accepted an invitation
from Lee-Jackscn Chapter Daughters
ofethe Confederacy, to deliver an ad
dress at the celebration Of the birth
day Of Jefferson Davis at Heathsville
on June 8 next. Dr. Polk. who is
dean OF the medical department Of
Cornell University. is a son Of the late
Gen. Leonidas Polk and was himself
1 captain in the Confederate Army
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

The asbestos production Of the
United States was doubled last year
Is compared With that Of the pro.
gious period
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

Rev. ]. L Koiner, OF Lexington, has
accepted a call to Dacome pastor of
the Lutheran churches at Pulaski and
at Radford and will enter upon the
work December 8.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

Page county merchants, summoned
to appear before the grand jury here
to tell the amount of their purchases
and annual incomes, are growing re.
sentfnl at the probe which they allege
is being put into private business.
The object of the investigation is to
determine who have incomes in ex-
cess of $4,000 and are liable under ting
income tax law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

In connection with the semi-annual
meeting of the Valley Conveeation of
the Protestant Episcopal Church, held
at st. Stephens Church, Yancey, q
new schoolhouse was dedicated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

The hattleships of the Atlantic feet
a,e beginning to arrive in Hampton
Roads preparatory to their fall target
practice on the Southern drill
grounds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

The contract for the construction of
water works and sewerage system
zin Bridgewater, Rockingham county,
has been awarded to the Newport
News Construction Company, its bid
being S22,704.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

A Newport News company has been
awarded the contract for building
water system for Bridgeport, Rock
lngham county. The price to be paid
II 500. 324
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

Engineer T. J. Hyde was scalded to
death and Fireman Nelson and Brake
man Nelson were injured in the wreck
Of westbound freight train on the
Chesapeake and Ohio early Wednes-
day, when an engine went into land.
slide two miles west of Albert
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-07

With his engine running at 60 miles
an hour, J.. M. Blackburn, engineer on
a westbound Chesapeake and Ohio ex-
press, leaned out Of his cab to examine
his sand pipes, which were working
badly. He was instantly killed by a
mail crane at Lee Hall. The fireman
grabbed the throttle and stopped the
train.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-08-28
PINE GROVE.

Pine Grove-The sunday scboo, an,
prayer meeting at this nloco oro o.
ting along niccIv
We are still needing rain had in this
neighborhood and the red snidere oro
making the cotton look had in eomo
places.
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar ModIooL ons A..
NJ. l.. Reid spent SUNDAY with NJ, and
Mrs. Austin Bramlett and family
| MIR. Rex Patterson snent SUNDAY viii
Mr.. A. L. Nash
Mrs. w +, Re;d and ,;tt,o do,
Remeu aro yisi,in ,o.,.
ion and Pacolet, this week
Miss Carrie Chairman of fountain
Inn. and Mrs. A 7, Nash srort ,o.t
Tuesday with Nissas Iua and >tao
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-08-28
SAFER THAN CALOMEL.
DOdSOn's Liver Tone at Night viii
Straightcn You Out by Morning. Col.
omel May knock You Out OF ii Days
Wnrk

If you are a calomel user. next time
you are tempted TO buy it ask your
druggist if he can absolutely guar
antee the drug not to harm you He
won't do it because he CAN'T do it.
But here is a perfect substitute for
calomel which the druggist does guar
antee-the famous Dodson's Liver
Tone. The Laurens Drug Co. will re-
fund your money without question IL
you are not thoroughly satisfied
Go to the Laurens Drug Co. whom
about the great number of people who
are taking this remarkable remedy and
feeling better, keener. healthier, and
better able to enjoy life than they ev-
er were when taking calomel
Why? Because calomel is a poison
one that may stay the system,
and while seeming to be 1T you tenn
porarily, may do harm in the end.
III you haven't felt these ill-effects
so far. it is because you are fortunate
enough TO have strong constitution.
Don't take the risk any longer. Get
bottle OF Dodson's Liver Tone (50c)
and note how easily and naturally ii
corrects all bilious conditions, how it
clears away that sick headache and
coated tongue, how 1t sets you right
without ache or grippe. The most won
derful thing in the world for consti-
patton.
All this without the slightest inter
ference with your regular habits.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-08-28
State of Ohio, city Of Toledo,
Lucas County


Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F.. J..
Cheney &c Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF HALLS
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence. this 9Th day of De-
cember A. ID. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
f. j. Cheney e. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for const-
patton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-08-28
THE SUNDAY MAIL
THING OF TIE PAST

Cogress Has Taken Hand in Sunday
Delivery Of Mail and has Ordered It
Stopped.
Under an act passed on Saturday by
Congress, just before final adjourn
ment there will be no more Sunday
mall. The mail trains will run all
right, but the mail will not be distrib-
uted on Sundays. This applies not on
ly to the general delivery window but
the mail boxes as we'll The daily pa-
pers may make some sort of arrange
ment for getting their papers to sub
scribers on Sunday but if they do
1t Will have to be outside of and inde-
pendent of the postoffice. The follow
ing statements explain themselves and
the situations
Postoilice Department.
First Assistant Postmaster General.
Washington, D. c.
August "a. 1912.
Postmaster.
Sir:--The post office appropriation
act for the fiscal year ending June 30
1913, provides:
That hereafter post offices of the
first and second class shall not be open
on Sundays for the purpose of deliver
ing mail to the general public, but this
provision shall not prevent the prompt
delivery of special delivery mail"
I'nInr &c 10
general delivery, carriers windows,
and lock boxes and discontinue all de-
liveries by carriers on Sunday. You
VIII note, however, that special deliv-
cry mail is excepted and you will
therefore arrange to have on duty a
sufficient force to handle this mail mat
ter promptly
The department desires to reduce
Sunday work to the minimum. so that
as many of the employees as possible
may enjoy complete day of rest ON
Sunday. You should, therefore. re-
qulre only sufficient number of
clerks to report for duty on that day
IN order that transit mail and the mail
collected for dispatch may be handled
without delay. If no mail is dispatch
ed on Sunday a very early collection
should be made on Monday morning
and the mail for local delivery dis
tributed before the carriers leave for
their first trip.
Respectfully.
G.. p. Grandfield.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-08-28
WATTS MILLS

Watts Mill Aug. 25.-Mr. Walter
Shockley, Mr.. John Owens and others
from Watts mill went on the excur-
SIGN to oJhnson City, Tenn. and also
to Bristol Va-Tenn. They report a
most pleasant trip.
MIR. j. W. Bishop from Dials visited
friends and relatives at Watts mill
during the past week.
Quite large crowd was out Friday
night to hear the county candidates
make their last appeal in this cam
paign. Very good order prevailed ex-
ccpt some cheering and hollering dur
ing speeches of Mr.. Copeland and Mr.
Aycock with the exception of this.
all went we'll
The friends of DR.. n. r. Walker are
glad to sec him out again, after q
weeks illness.
Miss Dora Whaley and Mr.. Sam
spoon. both of Watts mill, were hap
PLY united in marriage last Wednes-
day evening, Rev. w. d. l.. Baldwin.
officiating.
AT the parsonage on last Sunday
morning, at nine o'clock. Mr.. j. ID.
Aiken. of Laurens, and Miss Myrtle
Gautney also of Laurens, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev.
J. NJ. Trosdon. officiating
Rev. J. Dawson Bowen, pastor of
Bush River and Mt. Zion churrhcs. of
Newberry county. visited at the home
of Rev, j. Nj. Trogdon last Tuesday
and Wednesday.
MIR. Douglas Mckee of Greenwood
was at Watts mill Sunday.
Mr. James Crow of Ora, visited
friends here Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. VIM. Fisher, outside oversecr al
Watts mill is off on vacation for a
week or so.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-08-28
CHURCH ORGANIZED.

Baptist Denomination Organizes n New
Church In Gray Court With Forty
Members.
On Sunday August the 21th i'm the
Gray Court Owings Institute at the
call of Rev. II. l.. Baggott presbytery
consisting of DR.. W. T. Derieux. Dr..
W. j. Langston, Rev. H. l.. Baggott.
Rev. w. T.. Thayer, w. S. Power, S. NJ.
Garrett, c. b. Bobo was called for
the purpose of considering the estab-
Iishment of Baptisr church at Gray
Court. The council organized by elect
ing DR.. w. r. DorieuX chairman, and
c. b. Bobo secretary After devotion
al exercises the letters of thase wish
ing to enter the new organization were
read and approved by the council
Brother Baggott then read the articles
of faith held by Baptists as laid down
in Pendleton's Manual The same was
adopted by a rising vote by those en-
tering the new organization After
this Brother Baggott read the Church
covenant, " ulCn was also duODlpu. Inc
new organization was then recognized
by the council as a regular Baptist
church G.. b. Bobo then led in pray
er. Remarks were made by Brethren
DerieuX and Langston. A collection of
$6.25 was taken for State Missions af-
ter which the benediction was pro-
nounced by w. f.. Thaycr The new
church numbers forty members, thirty
seven of whom were received by let
ter, and three under watch care. This
young church expects to occupy its
own house of worship, which building
is now in process of construction some
time in November. On the second Sun
day in September the church will meet
for the purpose of considering the elcc-
ton OF officers. and the calling of a
pastor
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-08-28

The odor of stale perspiration about
the body can be gotten rid of by using
little of DARBY'S PROPHYLACTIC
FLUID in the bath tub 1t purifies the
skin thoroughly and lends a refreshing
influence to the bath. Price, large
bottle so cents. Sold by Laurens Drug
Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-08-28
Respectfully.
c. p. Grandfield,
First Assist. Postmaster Gen.

Don't take calomc! and don't buy
limitations of Dodson's Liver Tone
you may run into danger If you do.
Buy DodSon's-the medicine that
Laurens Drug Co. recommends and
guarantees.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-14
Today's Juarez Entries,

First race, eleven-sixtsenths of A mile
gellng-Mori1er Ketchanl, 1o2; Zenotek
1o2: Bula Welsh lo6; Mercurium. 1oo;
Garter. 105: Sharper Knight. Io6; Luria
los: Sprlshtiy Misc. los; Swiftsure. 1oSi
CounauEht, j0S.
Second race. eleven n-sixtccntfns Of a
mile. sellipg-LaGy Young, -10,;' hiore,
1o7:, Ultrum. lo7: Minco Jimmie, 1o7i
BredwcN. l01: Orhed Lad, 1l0: Canten
III; Iron Queen, 1le; Butter Ball, li2i
Frank 6. Hogan. 112, Hidden Hand liz;
Rosy T9osey, 1lz; Native Son. 112.
Third race, eleven -siIteenths OF q mile
selling-Ethel Sampson 102; Camurade
tOe; Duke OF Brldg ewater, 1o1; Auto
Girl. ioi: Al Moon. 1o5; Hazel G.. Io7;
Songs OF Rocks. liz: Gaiene Gale, 112
Evran. liz. Salvage. liz: Lady Willy
l12. FOOL. 1l2; Pedro. 1io.
Fourth race. eleven -sixteenths of a
mile, fandlcap-Ban Zareta- 90: Lady
Pauchits, aS. Kootensy. 100: Cracker
box l02: Pswhuska, fo9
Fifth race. three-fourths OF q mile
scllng-Ocean Queen, 104: FRAGILE. f04
Puck Pa, 1o7; Sir Alvescot, 1o1: Colinet
10; cliapultepee. ~.
Sixth race. mile and sixteenth sell
ing-orperth. le5: Eoeeyale. 1oS; MaiSlc
Girl. l05: Gretchen c., 100: Lily Paxton
1o5. Rose ONeill 1n1: Compton, f0s
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-14
Yokel and Gehring to
Meet in Finish Match
In Cleveland or Salt Lake

Mike Tokel of salt Lake City and
Henry GehrinG Of Cleveland viii soon
meet in a wrestling bout which will de-
termiue the mddleTeight wrestling cham
pionship fokel, who Is wrestling in
Structor of the Y. NJ {. A. received YES
terday an offer from NJ j. IInkIc, the
Cleveland promoter to wreslle Gehrng
in Cleveland In February.
Promoter Harry IIeJgren OF this city
is In correspondence with Gehring with
view TO having the match between tho
world's leading middleweight grapplers In
Salt Lake City early in the new year.
lokel would prefer meeting Gchring in
this city, hut the latter naturally wants
the bout staged in his home town.
''lliukel offers us Il purse of $1,000 or 60
per cent Of the receipts. which he suys
Will exceed $1,000 says Yokel I've can
get twice that sum in Salt Lake and
am trying TO persuade Gehripr to cvne
here for tho bout. However, II he will
not come TO me. I will so 10 him, and We
surely win meet within the next three
months.
Yokcl rccentI,. wrestlcd Gehrng in
Cleveland and neither secured a fall.
Gehring being awarded the match on
points. The men wrcstlcd in this city
several years ago without fall. the bout
being declared Il draw. When tie two
next meet whether In Cleveland or In
this city, It will be TO finish, best two
In three fails,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-14
Palzer Changes Plans
And Starts Hard Work
For Fight With McCarty
BY International News Service.


Los ANGELES. Dec 13,-lt seems
that wholesome respect for one Luther
McCerty has brought about an entire
change in the training plans OF Al psizer
and Instead of taking things easy for =
week the mig Iowa boxer bucltled down
to hard work today.
IT'S long run from New York, you
Know explained genial Tom ORourke
at Doyles S camp today. Climatic coadi-
ditions are different here. and as AL needs
a lot Of work We have decided 10 begin
day
After a four-mile hike on the road to-
day Palzcr put in u lot OF time at gym
nasium staunts. punching II new-fangied
10 pound bag lhat lie brought with him
from the big town. Three rounds OF box
Ing were then induIged In with Al Nc
Clushey. Boxing is not the best word 30
use, as the two big fellows slueged,
faizer being more anxious 10 trade
punches rather than 10 avoid blows
o Rourke is after Jim Cameron black
giant and clever boxer, TO hclp palzer
III his workouts. PalZera daily routine
from now on VIII include boxing and on
SUNDAY afternoon he will entertain yis-
ltors at his quarters with ten To;lnds OF
sparrnS. provided he can scare lin enough
sparring partners who can take the gaff
Jim Flynn left for New Yorj, soda on
the Santa Fe limited. Flynn plans TO
take short rest and then 90 after an;
hght heavywetshts left in the market.