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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-02
Valuable Invention.

A man In East India has invented
an electric pen that carbonizes the
sheet of paper over which 1t passes
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
SUITABLE RING FOR A LADY
Young Man, Who ls Hard to Please,
ls Finally Told by Clerk 10 Buy
Pair Of Gloves.

81 want to buy diamond ring for
lady" said the young man who had
for half an hour been hanging around
in the iewelry department.
Just step this way. please" replied
the pretty girl behind the counter
About how much do you wish to
pay?"
Il don't know. want something
kind Of good"
Here is one for S17j that is very
nice. That's splendid little stone"
Yes, II seems to be quite fine. Let
me see something a little cheaper If
you have it,"
This one is $3.50 The stone is per
feet. too. It has a beautiful sparkle,
don't you think"
THE sparkle seems to be all right,
but ! don't Just like the setting
Haven't you anything that is not so
eapensive?"
"Oh, yes. can show you a very
pretty ring for s125."
Il don't believe I want TO go as high
even as that"
The young woman was in the act
of taking another tray from the show
case. but she put it back and. straight
ening Up. looked the niggardly fellow
in the eyes, saying
Il thought you said you wanted Il
for lady. II it's only for your sister
why don't you buy her a pair Of
gloves?"
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
Uncle RUDE uOeS TO Pine
vile

The Uncle Rube Company of
Union College goes to Piueville at
the l.yr c rheater Saturday night
of th week. Mr.. Needham. the
manager OF the Lyric Theatcr, is a
hust er and is working up big
crowd for the performance. 1t is
anticipated that quite a number of
Barbourville people wodld like to
g. with the party. Those desiring
to do so should call up the Union
College office and make arrange
ments to get on the party ticket.
IL will he remembeesd that Uncle
Rube made a yer, decided hit at
the Un'oa College Chapel a lew
weeks ago
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13

MIR. K. L. Wheeler, of Wheeler,
was in this city Saturday.
Mrs. W. D. Faulkner, of Pineville,
was in this city shopping Wednes
day OF this week.
You save money by buying at
Parker'S, remember the liberal dis.
count you get d, buying between
this and Christmas at their store,
10 to % cents on each dollar spent
with team.
ISIS Am INDIA Ian buin, who has
been for several months past at
Whitley City, the new Capitol of
McCreary County, returned home
Sunday morning for "A few DAYS
stay with her parents.
G. p. Balm left here Wednesday
afternoon tor Clovis, New Mexico,
where he will make his home this
winter with his daughter and SON
in law Dr. and Mrs. |. 3. Wester-
field.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. McDermott
aad little son James left last week
tor Chicago where they will spend
the winter. Their daughter Mary
was placed in the Sacred Heart
Academy at Louisville where she
will remain in school.
The recital given by the pupils Of
Miss Beulah Lee lluddleston at the
Baptist Institute last Monday was
very much enjoyed by those who
attended, and the pupils showed
that they had been carefully trained
and the selections were all well rem
dered
Mr.. and Mrs. :. T. Steele enter
tanned the Pinochle Club last Satur-
day evening at their home. The
guests were we'll entertained and
handsome prises were given Miss
Nell and MIR. w. K. Barner for win
ming the largest number of games
Delightful refreshments were served.
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
Her cnnsclenne Clear.

We'll" said Mrs. Oldcastle. 1T looks
as If my son had found his place at
last He has become a proctor in adj
miralty"
After she had studied the matter
for a moment Mrs. Gottalotte put an
arm around her friend and consOling-
~ said:
Try to bear it the best you can.
Noun always have the satisfaction Of
KNOWN you done the best you could
for him, anyhow
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
To COnSumptiVeS

Rev. Edward A. Wilson was cur
ed by simple means of a severe
throat and lung affection which de.
veloped into consumption. YOU
will write TO Mr.. Chas. A. Abbott,
so Ann ST., New York City, he will
send you (FREE OF CHARGED
Mr. Wilson's full description of his
cure. 1t will cost you nothing and
NAV prove a blessing.
i24-l2
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
LOCALS

arkrr's motto, hest goods for
the least money
W q Martin. at Warren, was in
he city Sunday.
Go TO Parker's for all valuable
goods, they have bargains until
Dec &c.
Steers" that's the brand oi
SANDY handled b, Uncle Ike, and
here is none better.
Mr. { o. Weed, of the Corbin
Steam Laundry, was in this city
Tuesday on business.
Miss Olive Johns N and Miss
Alice Metcalf OF Pineville were
charming visitors in this city Satur-
lay.
Rev and Mrs T. B. Ashley, Of
\allSend. spent the first of the week
visiting friends and relatives in this
city,
Little Frank Davidson was threat
ened with pneumonia the first Of
he week but is now much improv-
ell.
Dr. Albright, who has been in the
hospital for verai days past re-
turned home Wednesday greatly
improved.
Misses Nan Riley and Elsie Wilson
were visiting Mrs. W. r. Keesling
md Mrs. ". ", Snead the latter
p ri of last week.
Uncle Ike, as usual, has in a
Arge supply "f Xmas boxes of
teers' fine candies which are on
rs lay at his cafe.
Iessrs ) ". Me- ombs !. T.
8 dIe,, {, al nper ,torS 1T Trosper,
,,re in this CITY a few hours on
'uSin - saturday
'irke''s havt full line of
UYi ER'S andes On display give
ur sweet heart, YOUR wife or your
d ~ ntrr q hnx.
nSN-LtSt Nondav righr, to
tent Kew E Is CIV rl,. PAS
the Z hu,ch, , H., We
hoy.
\ 'boIN loves a st,ngv min. so
Va, YOU had better think about
'- 'ud : ttIt c,nd, io
rat Uncle lke's.
hester and Sarah Riley were cal
led home this week on account 90,
I've serious illness of their mother
Mrs. Joseph Riley,
luce Ike guarantees ever, u c.
candy sold bv him 20 be fresh
md pure II you are d,ssatis6e.
With single piece he refunds voui
money.
Miss Lucv Tinsle, accc mpanied
Mrs. Harry Marcum last FRIDAY
'cr return home to CattletS.ur
~ will remain there until nitrr
Xmas.
Rows, he'ter hegiu 20 think about
that box of candy that YOU are
going To get for her Xmas. You
might step into Uncle IL, s and take
a look At the beautiful boxes there
now.
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
Her Best Recollection.

Physiclan-Cold in the head? That
all? / won't need to give you any
written prescription for that, madam
Just send over to the drug store and
get an ounce OF tris-nitrate of bismuth
You can remember that easily enough.
Use It as you would snuff.
Mrs Lapsling tan hour later)-
johnny. | wish you'd go to the drug
store and get me an ounce OF the
Reconsideration Of Bismarck.
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
estiaation.

Did your investigation develop any
facts?"
Yes" replied the inquisitor We
have every reason to believe that the
answers given 10 our opening Ques-
tons as to the name, business and
residence of the star witness were
complete and absolutely accurate"
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
IuTImed.

she-I see the papers say the au
thorities are going TO shut up the
bucket shops.
He-Yes, that's so.
She-What a mean thing TO do Just
when fall housecleaning is due.
hope they'll let the broom factories
stay open.
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
Gave Him WARNING.

Western Judge-Why did you kill
Long Jack?
Hair Trigger lke-IIe was a bad
man, y'r honor, an il was a case O
chaw or be chawed
Judge-Did you give him any warn
ing before you shot him?
Hair Trigger lke-Oh yes. y'r hon
or. | told him to hold up his hands
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
Rouah Work

Il had 10 quit rooming with that
football player
Did he talk too much football?"
1t wasn't that so much. He was
always dreaming he was in a terrible
scrimmage.'
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13
Well Written Up.

What do you think Of the worlds
series?"
Haven't got through reading about
II vet I've read what the red-blood
noyelists and the dialect poets have
TO say. and am just getting around
to the essayists and analytical high
brows."
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13

MY grandfather s hard TO handle
He wants 10 play the races, give wine
suppers, and 20 a rapid pace.
my grandfather Is comparatively
easy 10 manage. All he wants 70 do
a 20 buy a chicken tarm"
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13

ST. GREGOl w. MAN ATI ono
Church.
Mass and Sermon every First sunday of m
mouth. Mt $3.50 a. m
sermon aud Evening PRAYER. every rhii
SUNDAY of the month. ut $50 y. IN
REV p. AMBROSE RFCFR. - S.n
Pastor. Corbin. KY
Mountain advocate., 1912-12-13

Mrs. Harlemhite-Did you tell the
janitor you'd complain to the land
lord if he didn't give us more steam
heat
Harlemhite-Yes, and he said he'd
make it hot for me If | did
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06

to those enteriEg said college.
9Th That said college and business
office will be located at Archery, Web
ster county, Georgia
7th. That they have the right to
sue and to be sued, to plead and be
implicated
Wherefore petitioners pray for them
selves, their associates and successors
to be made body corporate and po-
little, with all the rights, privileges, im-
munities and restrictions fixed by law.
(Signed) WILLIAM d. JOHNSON,
f. NJ. JOHNSON, A. J. JOHNSON, l..
s. RAVEN, j. G. MYERS, GEO. w.
BARNES.
Filed in office this, the 27th day Of
November, 1912.
GEO f. THORNTON, Clerk.
GEORGIA, Webster County.
|, Geo. f. Thornton, clerk of the SUI
perior court of said county, hereby
certify that the foregoing is true and
correct copy of the application for
charter of the johnson Home Indus
trial College" as the same appears on
file in this Office.
Witness my official signature and
the se9 of this court, this the 9th
day of November, 1912.
GEO. f. THORNTON,
Clerk Superior Court, Webster County
Georgia. iSeal)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
NEWS EVENTS OF
WEEK At PRESTON
Many Items From County
Site of Webster
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Preston, Ga, Dec. 4.-Miss Maud
Stokes left Monday for a few days
visit at the home of Mr.. Henry
Stokes in Americas, before going to
Decatur, where she will make her
home with Mrs. IRA Stevens, who NOV
ed there several months ago. Her
many friends here regretted very much
her leaving, while their good wishes
follow her into her new home.
Mrs. Cornelia Jennings, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Jennings and Mr.
Theron Jennings, of Plains, and Miss
Fannie Terry, of Shellman, We're
among the other out-of-town guests at
the Harp-Maddox wedding last week.
Mr. L. Passmore and Mrs. Tom Nc
Garrah, Of Weston, were visitors here
last week, attending the Tharp-Mad-
doX wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Cobb Tharp returned
home last Thursday.
Mr. ]. c. McEarchern is hunting in
Chattahoochee county few days.
Mr. and Mrs. King Stillman returned
from Columbus Tuesday, where they
have been attending the Georgia-Ala-
bama Fair.
Miss Annabel Kidd, of Americas,
spent a few days pleasantly with Miss
Sallie Thornton last week
Mr.. T. ]. WEIGH is spending a day
or two in Columbus on business.
Mrs. ]. F. Lunsford and Miss Flor
ence Stapleton attended the Clark
Stapleton family reunion in Goose
berry Thanksgiving.
Miss Lille Trotman, of Louvale,
was the guest of Miss Eva Welch one
day last week.
Little Fulver Cobb, the two-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Howell Cobb,
passed away Tuesday night, after an
illness of several months The family
have the sympathy of host of friends
in the loss of this dear little one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snellings, of Richland,
are in town for few days, having
been called on account of the death Of
little Fulver Cobb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
WHISTLE

Whitsette, Ga, Dec. A wedding
of much interest to the friends of the
contracting parties that occurred here
on the first of December was that of
Miss Annie Mae Pope to Mr.. Julian
Suggs, which was solemnized at the
Baptist pastorium at Smithville by
DR.. W. A. Mason at 10 o'clock Immed-
lately after the ceremony the bridal
party went back to the home of the
groom's parents.
Miss Pope is the only daughter of
Mr.. j. NJ. Pope, who recently moved
here from North Carolina.
Mr.. Suggs is a farmer of Lee county
and is most highly esteemed by many
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Dorman re-
turned home Sunday, after a pleasant
visit to their parents.
Miss Maud Suggs returned home last
Tuesday from Washington, D. c., af-
ter spending several weeks there.
Mr.. j. L. Wilkerson was in Ameri-
Gus Friday and Saturday on business.
Mr.. R. T. Mathis was a visitor in
Smithville Sunday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
BUDGET OF LIVE
news OF PLAINS
Social and Other Events In
Busting Town
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Plains, Ca, December AIR. J. C.
Zimmerman, of Vidalia, spent Thurs
day here, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w Zimmerman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston, of Smithville,
wede guests of Mrs. ]. E. Barker this
week
Miss Una Hartley returned Sunday
from Fort Valley, where she spent sew
eral days with her parents.
Miss Inez Brinkley returned Sun
day from brief visit to relatives at
Warrenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers Collins and
Mrs. Olin Dixon, of Americas, were
guests of Mrs. ]. A. Mcdonald Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. n R. Blackman spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends at Smithville.
Rev. William Taylor, from North
Georgia, filled the pulpit at the Bap-
fist church here Sunday evening. He
delivered and interesting sermon, US
ing for his theme THE Transfgura>
ton"
Mr. Evans, of Warrenton spent sew
eral days this week the guest of his
daughter, Miss Ella Evans.
Mrs. W. H. Beady, of Oglethorpe,
was the guest of Mrs. L. G. Croxton,
while spending Friday here.
Mr.. Ernest Spann returned to Ma
con Sunday to resume his studies at
Mercer University, after spending sew
eral days with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. S. Plowden, of VAL
dosta, were guests of Mrs. Ross Dean
this week.
Mrs. D. Inman and pretty little
daughters, of Albany, are guests of her
mother, Mrs. Victoria Salter at her
home near Plains.
Mrs. Mary Reid, of Thomasville, is
the guest of Mrs. ]. R. Logan.
Mrs. George Morton, of Richland,
and Mrs Frank Morton, of Griffin,
were pleasant guests of Mrs. A. G..
Kendrick this week.
Messrs J. L. Moore, R. L. Andrews
and Charles Glenn spent Sunday very
pleasantly at Brentwood.
Miss Carrie Oliver returne to
Macon Tuesday, where she is attending
Wesleyan College.
Mr.. an Mrs. George Beazley, of
Byromville, are guests of Mrs. J. f.
Chapel for several days.
Mrs. o. Lamar, of Columbus, is the
guest of her aughter, Mrs. Thad
Wise, having arrived Tuesday after
noon.
Miss Petula Graddick, of Aderson,
s. c., is the pleasant guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Jennings.
Rev. W. G. Glenn returned Tuesday
from Savannah, where he attended the
annual South Georgia Conference. His
return to this work for another year
meets with the hearty approval of the
entire work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
Application For Permanent Letters OF
Administration.
Sumter County:

GEORGIA, Sumter County:
To All Whom 1t May Concern; Mrs
Mamie Jossey Hasten having in proper
form, applied to me for permanent let
ters of administration on the estate
of Mrs. J. B. Jossey, late of said coun-
fy, this is to cite all and singular the
creditors and next of kin of Mrs. J. B.
Jossey to be and appear at my office
within the time allowed by law to show
cause, if any they can, why perma-
nent administration should not be
granted to Mrs. Mamie Jossey Hasten,
on Mrs. ]. B. Jossey's estate
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture, this I'd day of December, 1912.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
RENO, GA.
Especial to Times-Recorder. J

Reno, Ga, Dec. 4-Miss Susie Law,
who has been spending a few days in
Columbus and Cussetta, returned to
her home Monday.
Mr. Aubrey Daniel, of Americas
spent last Thursday in Reno
Miss Annie Peele spent last Tuesday
night the guest of Miss Susie LAW
Mrs. D. ]. Rodgers is spending this
month, the guest of Mrs. Speight.
Mr.. Spencer Turner spent a few
days last week with his parents at
Moultrie, Ga.
Mrs. Alma Baggett, of Macon, spent
last week with her mother, Mrs.
Kimberley.
Mr. Wesley Lassiter spent last
Thursday with friends in Reno.
Mr.. Leon McMath, who has been
on the sick list for some time, is able
to be up again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
AnnIicatiou For Leave to Sell Land.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Mrs. Edward Morgan, guardian OF
Roy and Guy Sandlin having made ap,
plication to this court for leave to sell
the real estate of said minors, situated
in Dooly county Georgia, for their
support, maintenance and education,
This is to cite all parties interested
to show cause if any they have why
leave as prayed should not be granted
at the January term, 1913, of this
court JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga.
Dec. 3, 1912
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
Application For Discharge as Admin
iStratOr,

EEORGIA, Sumter County.
> Whereas G. N. Mask, administrator
of w. NJ. Mask, represents to p the
court in his petition, duly filed and
uttered on record, that he has fully
administered w. NJ Masks estate:
This is, therefore, to cite all persons
concerned, kindred and creditors, TO
show cause, if any they can, why said
administrator should not be discharged
from his administration and receive
letters of dismission on the first Mon
day in January, 1912
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
BRONWOOO.

Brentwood, Ga, Dec. 5.-The farm
ers are still grinding cane as there
was such an abundant crop made it
will take a good while to finish.
Mesdames John and Charlie Ken
needy are wishing relatives at Fitz'
gerald.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Kenmore and
baby, of Americas, have visited Mr..
and Mrs. c. C. Turner recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Turner went to
Dawson Tuesday.
Mrs. z. c. Berry and T. E. McAfee
are spending the week in ocilla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
Legal Advertisements

of the SOUTHERN ART & METAL
COMPANY as the same appears on file
in this office.
Witness my official signature and
the seal of said court, this 5th day Of
December, 1912.
H. E. ALLEN, Clerk Sup. Court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06

Filed in office this 9Th day of Decem>
Der, 1912
H. =. ALLEN, Clerk Sup. Court.
FREDERICKSBURG County.
+. I'll. II. Allen. Clerk of the Superior
Court Of Said County, do hereby GER
tify that the foregoing is a true and
rect copyJof application for charter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
Appraisers Report.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
The appraisers appointed to set
aside a years support out OF the es-
tate of Milton L. Hudson, late OF sum
ter county, deceased, to Mrs. WINE
Cato Hudson, widow of deceased, haV-
ing filed their return in this otnce'
This is. therefore, to notify all per-
sons interested to file objections, II
any they have, on or before the hrst
Monday in December next, else SAD
return viii be made the judgment OF
this court. JOHN A. CObb,
Ordinary Sumter County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06
18TH DISTRICT
Especial to Times Recorder)

2Sth District, Dec. 4.-Mr and Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Parker and little daughter, Eel
ma, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs,
w. A. Parker Sunday
Mr.. Clyde Griffin made a business
trip to Americas Saturday.
The marriage of Miss Delma Parker
to Mr.. Otis Bray was quite a surprise
to their many friends. The marriage
.ook place at the residence of Mr..
George Suber morning, The young
couple then left for Macon, where they
will spend few days.
Misses Ida and Ellen Roach wentIto
Americus shopping Monday. X
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-06

Court of Ordinary, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
County, Preston, Ga, Dec. 2, 1912.
T. w. Perry has applied for exemp-
ton of Personality and setting apart
and valuation of Homestead. and
will pass upon the same at 10 o'clock
on the 23rd day of December, 1912, at
my office. w. H. COSBY. Ordinary.
sgt
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-10-04
Death of Hanna E. Wilcox

Hanna Emiline Riley Wilcox.
was born at Wysox in 1920, and
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. w. w. Carson at New Albany
on Saturday, Sept. IA, at 10 O'Clock
of old age. She is survived by three
sons and two daughters, Edwin S.,
of Monroeton township; j. M. Will
cox, of Carson; G. E. Wilcox, OF
Towanda; Mary ID. Strope, of Pow
ell and Emily j., of Carson. The
funeral services were held at her
late home on Tuesday morning,
Sept. IL.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-10-04
THE GREAT LYCOMINC
COUNTY FAIR

The Forty second Annual Lycom-
ing County Fair, to be held under
the auspices of the Muncy Valley
Farmers Club, at Eughesville, Pa. /,
October 8, 9, 10 and II, 1871, will
be greater and better than any pre-
vions exhibition ever held by the
Club.
The track has been kept in first
class condition all summer and is
consi Tered one of the fastest tracks
in the country.
The Flying Dordens, one OF the
best high bar and trapeze acts ever
shown at any fair grounds, will be
the leading free attraction.
The Midway promises to be well
filed with all the latest sensational
novelties of the season, including
an aeropIane on exhibition.
A new building being erected that
will house IA large number of birds,
and as the association fe, ds and
takes care of the birds all the ex-
hibitors have to do is prepay
the express on his exhibit and it
will he taken care of and returned
to him after the fair. No exhibits
will be received out of the county,
as this is strictly "A County Fair.
Good bands will be in attendance
each day and render appropriate
music. The HughesviIle Band on
ednesday, the celebrated Repaz
Band of Williamsport, on Thurs
day, and the Montgomery Band on
Friday.
Excursions on all railroads.
Special train Thursday morning
from WiIiamsport,
Remember the dates---October 8,
9. 10 and II, 1912. "Advt. "
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-10-04
Death of Herman Cook

Herman Cook, of Dushore, died
Thursday evening, Sept. 10, at 10
O'Clock, at the age OF "A years.
Mr.. Cook was son of Samuel
Cook, who came with his family
from Germany to America, when
the deceased was six years OF age,
and located in Bella Sylvia, Colley
township, in 1914. Herman Cook
married Martha McCarroll OF Col
ley township, and moved to New
York where the family lived for 20
years, when his health failed and
he came back to Lovelton, where
he went into the business of keep
ing bees. Later he moved to Sayre
and about four years ago moved
back to Dushore.
Mr.. Cook is survived by his wife,
one daughter, Mrs. A. Hope, OF
Sayre; and four sons, Samuel and
John, of Lestershire, n. y; Lewis,
of Wilkes. Barre; and Arthur Of
Bethlehem. The funeral was held
Monday morning, interment taking
place at Thresher's cemetery.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-10-04
South Carolina Mayor
Narrowly Escapes
Lynching by Mob

Aiken, S. c., Sept. % "A mob,
bent on lynching Hugh Long, may
or of Wagner and state represen-
tative-elect, at Wagner, was frus-
trated by the sheriff early today
and a call for state troops, made a
short time before, hastily rescinded.
The sheriff and his deputies rescued
Long when he was locked in his
Office and the building surrounded
by the mob.
During the political campaign il
is said, Long was warned not to
return to Wagner. He came back
yesterday and soon after Shot and
probably fatally wounded Pickens
Gunter, president of the bank OF
Wagner. 1t is said the shooting
was the outgrowth of political diff
ferenccs.
After the sheriff had got Long
out of his office he rushed him here
where he was placed in Jail.