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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-10
INSTRUCTIONS TO TEACHERS,
superintendent of Education and Rural School Super.
visor Issue Last Call to the Teachers Telling When
and Where to Assemble and Other Information.

The long expected and eagerly awit-
ed County School Fair is 10 be held
next week. Friday morning will sec
the roads leading to the county seat
lined with every imaginable kina Of
vehicle bearing people 20 aurens to
be present during the exercises. Tcu-
ly it will be day, the like of which
has never before been seen in this
county or in South Carolina. SuUer-
intendent Of Education Geo. l.. pits
and Miss vii Lou Gray, Rural School
Supervisor, assisted by Supt b. l..
Jones, of the city schools, have rcen
busy for weeks and weeks making
preparations for the event AL the
teachers of the county, with the chill
dren too, have been working inces-
sanity to make the day success.
From reports from all sections of the
county and from the indications gath
cred through letters in this issue and
in previous issues of The Advcrtiser
great preparations have been made on
every side, the children are vastly in
tcrested in the occasion and big
crowd will be here 1t is estimated
that four thousand children alone will
be present to Join in the exercises to
take part in the parade and to get
their pictures taken by the motion pic
ture man. In addition to the chill
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-10
BIG EVENT
OF YEAR
Athletic Contest, Display of
Handiwork and OratOry
to Claim Attention.
EVERY DEPARTMENT
TO BE REPRESENTED

Four Thousand Children Expected III
the Parade. Great Educational
Event, for which the County Edu-
cational Department, the County
Teachers and School Children have
been Making Preparations, will Take
Place next Friday, the 18th. Man,
moth Crowd Expected.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
PROGRESSIVE FARMER
BUILDS MODEL ROAD

Aberdeen, S. D., July 2S.-A. M.
Mitchell. a prominent farmer, of near
Hecla, in this (Brown) county, is a
good roads enthusiast who put his
Mitchell has built a road in front of
his farm which is pronounced excellent
by a~utomobilists and good roads ex-
perts. First he placed sand to a depth
of several inches over the roadway.
Then he spread stable mulch over the
sand to a depth of three inches. On
top of this he placed gravel to a con-
siderable depth. The mulch acted as q
binder for the sand and gravel, with
the result that the half mile of road
is as hard as a pavement, smooth and
with perfect drainage. Mr.. Mitchell
grades a mile of road in his township
annually, in addition to the road work
he is required by law to perform.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
GUIDE POSTS ON BLACK
HILLS YELLOWSTONE TRAIL

Philip, S. D.. July 2s.-Guide posts
marking the route of the Black and
yellow trail, h Chicago, Black Hills
Yellowstone park route, have been set
at convenient intervals from Hayes to
Philip to direct the tourist over the
right trail.
This trail promises to be one of the
most popular routes between Chicago
and the Black Hills and tourists to
the number of 5 to is autos per day
are now traversing this route which
with the exceptions of a few bad cross,
ings is in good shape to receive the
large delegation which will leave Chi
some time next month oversthis
route on their way TO the Black Hills
resorts and the Yellowstone park.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
TIE SIOUX VALLEY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Sioux Falls. S. D. July 2S.-The Sioux
Valley Medical association. which has
just held Its annua convention in
elected the following officers for the
coming year: President, DR.. E. D. Put
nam, Sioux Falls; vice presidents, DR..
Robert Evans. Fl. Dodge. Ia; DR.. j.
NJ. O'Connell, Ponca, Neb.; treasurer,
DIR. w. R. Brock, Sheldon. Ia. About
100 physicians from four states-South
Dakota, Iowa. Minnesota and Ne
braska--were in attendance. Several
sessions of the convention We're held, at
which papers on topics of interest to
the medical profession were cad by
leading physicians of the our states.
One Of the entertainment features was
a banquet, served at a local hotel, at
which DR.. G. o. Wright, of Luverne,
Milsn.. was POSTMASTER.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
SALOON LAW MAY Be
ENTIRELY VOIDED BY
ENROLMENT ERROR
Condition Relating to Majorit-
Does Not Correspond to
Proceedings.

Huron. S. D., July 29.-What is the
law In this state regulating elections
at which the question of issuing Ii
censes to liquor dealers is submitted
TO Il vote of the people? Is the law in
the 1913 session avs really a law or
IS II not? III it Is not, is the old law
stun in effect; or IS there, perhaps. no
law at all governing the matter?
These questions are being asked by
Representative Ernest u. EIDE of Beadle
county, and an important point in the
discussion raised by Mr.. EIDE will cause
much conjecture throughout the state.
Representative Eide points out that
IN the 1918 session laws of South Da-
Rota on page 3f6, under 'Intoxicatjng
Liquors, the following appears:
mi if a majority of the vot-
ers of such township. town or city vot-
ing or such proposition shall vote in
taVor OF such sale of intoxicating
liquors at retail, the corporate author
tiles thereof shall grant permission for
sucf sale Tor the ensuing year in &C
rdanc with the provisions of his
act"
Now, Mr.. Eide says further that the
law, known as house bill No ESQ, passed
the house without the words voting on
such proposition" which follow the
word city" While the bill was be-
fore the temperance committee, which
hSt "a eASiN SESSION, the same question
was brought up. a motion being made
tnat this clause be added. It was voted
down, weve In the house. on Feb
Is. Representative Ruckman. of
county, moved tina the bill be
by adding these same words
after city" but the amendment was
lost the bill passed the house with
out It, according to pages 1o2S-1024 of
the mouse journal for February is.
The bill was engrossed and Went to
the senate. BY reference to the record
the senate, senat journal mage 1888
on FEBRUARY rs, Mr.. EIDE finds that
the bin passed thai body without
amendment. 1t was then signed by
the governor.
While definite knowledge gained from
the records at Pierre is necessary to
taolls the matter. Mr.. EIDE. states
4 by bringing the question be-
ore the courts can a settlement be ar
riVed at. III the bill passed both houses
IA the form 1t appears in the house
journal. then 1t is not a law as it an
pears IN the session laws. Further
more, II IT did pass the senate in the
form in which 1t appears in the
session laws, IT is not a Law. beca,,se
~ pecofne one 1T must have been passed |
by both houses.
IL this law is not in effect. If is a
auestion whether the old one is in eff. |
.ecL And If the old one is nor in eff |
.ect then it may appear that there is
40 law on the question.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
FALL RIVER COUNTY
is DRILLING FOR OIL

Ardmore, S. D., July 2S.-Potter coun-
ty is not the only county in the state
where excitement Owe the discovery Of
oil exists, as there is similar excite
ment in this part of Fall River county,
which is adjacent to the northwestern
border of Nebraska. For some time
oil experts have been investigating the
possibilities of striking oil in paying
quantities in this part of the state, and
so pleased are they with surface indi-
cations that an order has been placed
for the purchase of the necessary ma
chinery to drill a test we'll Work on
TINS we'll will soon commence, and be-
fore many weeks it will be definitely
determined whether or not Oil is stored
under Ardmore n vicinity in suf-
flclent quantities to warrant the sink
ing of large numbers of oil wells. 1t
is said the indications here are much
more encouraging for striking oil than
they We're in the Casper, Wyo., terri
tory, Where the oil we'll industry now is
one of the big industries of the region.
If the test well about to be drilled in
this vicinity demonstrates that oil ex-
lists in paying quantities, a number of
companies will be formed by the per-
manent residents of Ardmore and vicin-
ity to engage in the oil well drilling
business.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
voLGA SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
VILE Full FILL CnNTRArr

Aberdeen. S. D., July 28.-Word has
reached here from Volga that A. FL.
Seymour, superintendent of the yolga
structor in the Northern Normal ana
Industrial school here. has concluded
to decline the place and remain at
VolgaS The reason for his decision lies
in the fact that he had signed a con-
tract with the Velga school board to
s~uperlntend the Volga schools for the
ensuing year, and the board expert
enced so much difficulty in finding. =
qualified successor. that he decided to
FIJI his contract. instead of coming to
the Aberdeen Institution, even though
the position with the normal school
is a decided advance in his profes.
sional career.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
TAX COMMISSIONER BILL
HAD SEVERAL AMENDMENTS

Pierre. S. D., July 2S.-A. capital city
newspaper to the contrary, the tax
commission bill die not pass and be-
come a law without amendment to the
original bill as introduced into the
senate by Mr.. Norbeck. Senate bill
NO. 36, the tax commission bill. was
considerably amended in various Sec
ions n the record of such adoption
of such amendments is shown in the
Senate Journal for the 18th of Janu-
airy, III which among other amend
commission vas changed from $1,000,
as introduced, to $1,000, and the stem
ographer's from $500 to 5000. The ORR
ginal bill on file in the office of the
secretary of state shows a numbe of
amendments, and the new session laws
read exactly as the original bill rs
passed with amendments, reads. There
We're amendments in Sections 6, 8, 8
n 10.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
SOUTH DAKOTA CAPITAL
GROUNDS BEING IMPROVED

Pierre, S. D., July 2S.-Work was be-
gun Friday on the new bridge and dam
at the capitol grounds, and under the
contract price, work will be continued
at the rate of 500 per day or a little.
The capitol commission in their reg
Ill meeting also approved the land
scape artists plans for the capitol
grounds, and work will be commenced
at once in such particulars as this sea-
sons work can be accomplished along
the line Of setting out trees and shrub
berry, and laying out flower beds later
on, the purpose being to have as largely
perennial plants as possible every
where.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
POLICEMAN FINED FOR
GROWING CROP OF wEEns

Yankton, S. D., July 26.-It is moi
safe e grow a crop ofSweeds in Yank-
Ton any more, as citizens are finding
.clty police ferce, Inc with little oues-
ton n ~of the Oldest ana most exne.
srienced officers in the state, who has
been sheriff, deputy sheriff. city mar
shall, etc, for many years, himself ap-
8peared in police court this week. OF
ST q citizen and paid a fine
Of $3.50 for negiecting his weeds.
Charlie knew himself caught WITH
the g0ods and pleaded guilty.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
LARGE INCREASE FOUND
IN STATE LAND RENTALS

Pierre. S. D., July 29.-Land Com
missioner Hepperle. in completing the
summary Of leasing prices on common
school lands and endowment lands in
South Dakota for the fiscal year clos
ing June 80, 1913. finds an aggregate
increase of $25.252.57, over the fiscal
year Of 1912. A total increase of $780,
73b.l6 Is shown in rentals of thes ON
MOI a scnool lands, with an increase of
l09, T61.22 acres of these lands over 1919.
leasings, but in the endowment lands
there was a decrease of $5,4S2.59. and
e decrease Of 11,855.08 acres Of those
ands, The totah acreage Of common
1919. was 1920, 1857, and the total
acreage Of endowment leases was 429.-
1852, grand total Of 2,O49.970.37
acres The total price received as
Tendals9on the common school lands for
1918 was S360.107.12, the. total for en-
dowment S~47.6S7.S2, a grand total Of
$407, 794.94.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
SIOUX FALLS TO HAVE
ANOTHER RECALL CAMPAIGN

Sioux Falls, S. D.. July 2S.-Follow-
Ing the filing some time ago of a re-
call petition against II. N. Gates. a
member of the board of city commits
sioners of Sioux Falls, the Taxpayers
league now has secured a candidate to
run against Mr.. Gates at the recall
election. which will be held August 10.
The candidate of the league is George
p. Harris. Both himself and Mr..
Gates were pioneer residents of the
city. The two men now are marshall
Ing their forces for what promises to
be one of the most animated campaigns
ever carried on in Sioux Falls.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
HEAVY RAIN WILL HELP
LATE PLANTED GRAIN

KimbalI, S. D., July 28JkBrule coun-
~ IN this section was visited by a
good downpour Of rain, Precipitation
was 81 of an inch, thus practically
~insuring an enormous corn crop. Those
VINO put in small grain early viii
hardly get enough to pay for the la
Dor. but all small grain put in late
VIII make q good crop. Wheat that
was put in late will 90 20 bushels tn
the acre and even better in some parts
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
RETURN FROM EXTENSIVE
TOUR IN OLD COUNTRY

Aberdeen, S. D., July 2s.-Mrs. John
Combs n her daughter, Bessie, haye
returned from a four months trip
through Europe, during which they
visited for some time with their daugh-
ter and sister, Miss Ernie Combs. who
is taking a five years course in music
IN Berlin. Afterward, they visited Ire.
land. England. France. Italy and othe,
European countries.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
RAN AWAY TO FIGHT
"lNJUNS,o RETURNS WEALTHY

Aberdeen. S. d, July 2S.-up to 20
years ago, or less, the American boy
dreamed of going west to fight In
juns." Occasionally. such q boy did
more than dream-he put his dreams
into practice. One of that sort of
boys was Henry Lafferty. who 81
years ago was a lad living at Durand.
Wis. He ran away from home and
came to the Dakotas, where there were
then plenty of Indians to fight. It was
in the fail of 1864 that young Henry
left home.
Recently he was in Aberdeen ar
ranging to make a return trip to his
old home, and he was in a position,
too, to astonish his old playmates, as
he used to dream of doing, with a dis
play of wealth beyond the dreams of
avarice." For he viii take a carload
or two of fine horses back with him,
and he says il he doesn't find a ready
sale for them he will give them away
to his old playmates, or those of them
who survive.
Upon coming west Lafferty secured
work as a messenger and later as a
scout for Stanley at Forts Sully and
Rice, on the Missouri river Later he
was With General Sibley and partici-
pated in he fights eliminating in the
campaign of 1868, in which Sibley
drove the Cheyenne River and Stand
ing Rock Sioux back to their reser-
-. y hSsAiASi y 60 c'h>
of five cowboys who were attacked by
a war party of Sioux, several hundred
strong, on the banks of the Missouri
river near Forest City. S. d. One of
the cowboys was killed. but the others
escaped and Lafferty still has the
arrow he pulled from his hip when
he reached a place of refuge that
night.
Later Lafferty made friends with
the Sioux, was adopted into their tribe.
a pretty quarter blood girl,
received an allotment of lane from
Uncle Sam, and made his home with
the Indians and became the father of
a large family. He is now working to
interest the government in the inves-
tigatfon of alleged wrongs perpetrated
the Indians by various Indian
agents on the reservations.
Latferty for years engaged in the
general merchandise business on the
reservations; then he retired to his
5,o0o-acre ranch and raises fine horses
and fat cattle.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
Grand total, 1913 assess

I,ouI.VU
The tax commission issued these fig
ures and then grant the railroads 10
days in which to appear and make
such complaints as may be made. II.
A. Polleys. tax commissioner Of the
Chicago, ST. Paul & Minneapolis rail-
road, appeared before the South Dakota
tax commission with tables and argu-
ments concerning assessment of that
railroad.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

Charley. dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, what Is a four-1ush? ' why
DO you ask?" Mother used the term
In conversation this afternoon and /
conidnt make sure whether she was
Washington Star
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

The British embassy at Toxic re-
formation o~btainable, the output Of
crude petroleum In Japan during 1912
was roughly 1.465,00 koku (69,S36,5T0
gallons.)
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

The state OF Kansas is erecting a
$500. 900 memorial building In honor of
the soldiers and sailors of the civil
war. Much attention will be paid TO
decorations. which will AXE the form
OF paintings. Chief anon these will
be q hfe-siZed portrait OF Abraham
Lincoln.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

The total importations from the
United States Into London In 1919 ap-
gregated in value s92, 427, 1851, of which
amount $50 .960, 4os represented nom
dutiable goods and So. 46s, 955 dutiabie
merchandise.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

A new process of printing from
plates. IT is expected, will permit the
printing OF postage stamps more
cheaply than ever Beforehand at a rate
OF 1900 @ minute. 1t will mean cheaper
postage stamps to the government.
even If the saving is only lilo of a
cent on each sheet of stamps 1t will be
stin a saving worth making, for the
UNITED States consumes just a few
postage stamps in the course
OF a year.-Springfield Republican.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
SOUTH DAKOTA


Turkish soldiers. a y A. j. B. Wa
veil. an English traveller, play a eur
tous game in which the players squat
In a circle facing toward the center,
while one of their number, armed with
a ropes end" leaves his place and
walks around outside till, choosing a
victim, he hits him as hard as he can
across the back. He her throws down
the rope and runs once around the
entire circle, trying to reach his place
before his comrade. who picks UP the
rope and follows hotfoot can catch
him; If he is not caught, the victim
seeks satisfaction elsewhere. The game
produces great merriment.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

Inc Pretoria Agricultural society is
erecting handsome new show hI,iIdi,rs
toward which the municipality is giving
$500 and lending SEE. 900, while the gov
eminent has promised 81 5000 a year for
five years,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

The integrity of afternoon tea in
England has been threatened by some
u~nscruplous member of the house of
commons. who have ordered steaks
and heavy o at the hour when the
aroma of tea should hold its own.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

SIT Aeraallus Irving. treasurer of the
Upper Canada Law society. is now in
his 90th year, and despite his great
age, has been at the society's quarters
practically every day since he was
elected in 1893.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
DETAILED FIGURES ON
RAILROAD ASSESSMENT

Flerre. 5 D., July 2s-The tax COM
missions assessment of the railrosds -
south Dakota is a total of sI24 ss1
IN comparison with $50, o02, s3s of last
year, or an increase of ss2, 22s.s 2s on
the 4,205.s5 miles OF railroad in the
state. The average assessment nar
miie under this 1913 assessment is
S29.529-s3, an increase of 20 as914a
over 1912. which was s~2s.5ST.s5 Tha
Illinois Central. known as the DUBUQUE
and Sioux City, has the highest aver
age assessment per mile, S4I.4q2.o0. and
the Crouch line. nov known as the
Rapid City. Black Hills and Western
mas the lowest average per mile. about
$4,000. The Omaha is second hirhest
with s~3S.149-00. BY roads the 1919
assessment is as follows:
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

Although the greater part of the
worlds coffee now comes from south
America, there are some states in that
country, where 1t Is scarcely used. In
Argentina, for instance. only the for
eigners ask for il. Hence 1t is classed
as a luxury and commands a very nigh
price. The natives drink mate" or
Paraguay tea
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

" the earth We're to revolve II times
faster than It does bodies at the
equator would lose their weight and re-
main stationary In the air without sup
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

The Oldest citizen of illinois. DR..
James Lynn, of Oconce, 10 miles south
Of Lynn, recently entertained los
quests including relatives and friends,
In celebration Of his l0Sth anntyersary
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

The project Of establishing a school
20 train university men In practical
politics Is said to be likely ct be car
RED U 1t will be established ia
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

AN motlon pictures In Bavaria must
be shown before q board Of censora Va
fore they can be- put on a I ia the
shows. n -
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

During 1912, 1858 vessels Engaged In
foreign trade entered the port of
Rangoons with an aggregate tonnage
oI i,oSs,OS3. as against $40 vessels OF
125, 272 tons in 1911
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

Releasing g spring In the handle per
Mifs aSnew form Of mop to be reversed
80 present q clean side for llse
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

AoilSas'gine propulsion for ocean GO
Ing vessels has reached so successful
2 stage that q $1,000 900 company has
been organized in London to operate
INES Of freight ships OF that tyne.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

Official figures, recently complied
place the cement production of the
United States last year at ss.35l.l91
barrels, which Is a new high record
and an increase of more thar $4,000 0
barrels in a year.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

annual precipitation OF Mobile:
Alanatg ~ inches. the greatest id iris
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

Permits have been granted Par the
development OF 700, D 0-horsepoweT
within the national forests Of Califor-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31
DEETs RESIGNS AS
PUBLICITY PROMOTER

Pierre, s. d, July 2s.AImnnigration
commissioner J. N. Deets filed his for
NAL resignation with Governor Byrne
this morning, AS soon as a meeting Of
me immigration q can be called,
an appointment Will be made The
probabilities are that it viii be Charles
McCaffree, Of Howard, former presi-
dent OF the State Press association.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

The English prison mission every
gnrlstmas "a 10000 personal
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

Rather than violate q vow MOI ~ nov
COW tax of STD. an Asheville IN. C.1
iairyIian sold his $4,000 farm for
t15.000.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

"a g new French telephone q second
~iscrophone rs provided to catch the
Sounds winch ON from its users nose
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-07-31

Bristol Tenn. will abolish all taIe-
phoIesstelegraph a dotherspol fran,
ITS business district.