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Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
High Cost of Living.

Mir Mahels of Norwalk.-A resolution memoralizing senators and represen- tatives in congress on tariff revision. The bill recites that the present tarin bears heavily on Connecticut and her industries and her sister states, as it taxes all goods except tea and coffee and coal and thus raises the cost Of living and the cost of manufacture, and for the reasons stated our sen ators and representatives in congress are urged to secure tariff revision at the earliest possible day. The resolu- tion provides that copy of it be sent to the secretary of state and to each member of the Connecticut delega- tion in congress. Federal relations. Mir. Lynch of Waterbury-A bill prohibiting any officer or director of
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
sensitiua Plant Life

The craving of plants and trees for water has sometimes led them to ter rible extremes, A poplar has been known to burrow beneath a wall. un- der a road, and down a well-all in turnip which got the tip of It's root into the crack in a field drain went on and on until it was six feet long in the drain. So sensitive is the tip of the root on the water question that Darwin declared it must have a brain in if
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Beneficial StImulant.

The coca leaf is highly prized by the native of Bolivia as stimulant. He chews it like tobacco, but with a better excuse, since by it's use he can perform great feats of endurance and go many hours without food With a pouch of cocoa leaves and small bag Of parched corn he can run fifty miles a day, Fleet-footed Indians consti- tute the telegraph service of the coun. try.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Smith Left $2o, 900.

New Haven.-An inventory of the estate of John Smith, late owner of South End, filed by the appraisers, Grove J. Futile and Charles w. Gran miss, shows real estate valued at $20,- GOO and personal property at S6S4. The inventory of the estate of Mary L. Potter, also filed with the probate court, shows a total estate of Sb,- 026.91, divided between personal prop erty of $31275 and money on deposit in local banks to the amount, of $5,- 714.16.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Changes Plea to Guilty.

New Haven.-William J. Bowen, who was arrested by New Haven road detectives on January 1st, following a series of thefts of baggage at vari- ous stations on the noad brought be- fore the superior court and changed his plea from not guilty to guilty, and was sentenced by Judge Williams to a term of from to 10 years in the state prison.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Arrested for Selling HeroIn.

Bridgeport.-Irving Fields is the first man to be arrested under the new ordinance passed a month ago forbidding the sale of heroin. Patnol- man James Bray found Fields about Water street and got tip that he had been selling the drug to the habitues who are addicted to 1t. He was arrested and later admitted his connections as a peddles of the drug.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Struck, by Carriage.

Willimantic-Sarah E. Young, 4s years old, died at St. Joseph's Hospi- tai from injuries received when she was struck by a carriage and thrown to the ground, having concussion of the brain Medical Examiner Dr. l.. l.. Mason pronounced death as accident al. Horace Little and Lewellyn Lat ham of Chestnut Hill two young men, were driving down Main street and their horse became frightened at a trolley car.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Will Give Bridge to State.

New London.-Announce was made that bill viii be introduced into the Legislature to provide for the state taking over the old railroad hr3dge over the Thames River. The New York, New Haven x Hartford Railroad is to build a new bridge and will give the old one tc the state free
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
e.rcuat for Railroad Man.

New London.--Officials anf em- ploves of the Central Vermont Rail- road attended a farewell banquet f1ere in honor of William F. Costello, formerly superintendent of the south ern division Mir Costello is going to St. Louis to do railroad work there. gold watch and traEeling bag were given him.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
River Claims a Victim.

Ansonia.-William Mahoney was drowned in the Naugatuck river near the Derby line. His coat vest and hat were found nearby, which leads the authorities to believe that he may have committed suicide. Some small boys saw him standing the bank of the river, with his clothes off, and notified neighbors. After an hours search the body was recovered. He was 46 years old and single
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Rsoovsrs from -seIf.IntIIcsed Wounds.

dgeport.-Stephen Sos Cor Soto) who shot his wife and mother-in-law, Mary Sincola, at their home, January IS. and then attempted to commi1 suicide by stabbing himself in the ab- domen, was taken from St. Nincent's hospital, where he and his two vic tims have been since the assault, and placed in a cell at police headquar- ters on the charge of assault with in- tent to murder. He Is held ID ponds of S10,000.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Arreated for larceny.

WfIrimantic.-Frank Warrender, 1s years old, was arrested in this city charged with larceny. He was taken back to Lebanon, where he is said to have stolen an overcoat, a suit of clothes and other articles from the home of George E. Chappell, his em- pIoyer. Warrender. at the time Of his arrest, was wearing the suit of clothes alleged to have been taken
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14

f e m a l e weakness, pain and irregulari- ties. The pains in my sides were in creased by walking or standing on my feet and l had such awful bearing down feelings, was de-
 pressed in spirits
 and became thin and pale with dull, heavy eyes. 1 had six doc
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
ASK ANY HORSE
Chestnut Wood

Chestnut Cord Wood, s2.O0 Cord on lot. Horse Hay, s23 % per ton delivered. Terms Cash. 00,000 feet Standing White pine lumber and mill and waterPower and Good Farm. Price for all s5 .500, or will sell timber without farm. 40 acre farm; 200 apple trees. House and Barn miles from depot. Price q, 200. Easy Terms. Tel. No. 22132, Putnam Division. BOVINE BROS, West Woodstock, Conn.
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Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Unconscious VuIaarity.

You can be as vulgar as you like, SO long as you know that you are being vulgar; it is when you are vulgar With out knowing it that you are socially lost.-"Adams Orchard" by Sarah Grand.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Ilnaran kiIIed Rv shonk.

Branford.-Raymond Birch, a line man, was killed by an electric shock while working on the top of pole here. His foot hit live wfre and he fell of the pole. landing in the arms of Superintendent Jourdan, who was standing underneath.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Romantic. Indeed.

You can't imagine how romantic it is where we live! At night when everything is asleep sometimes l hear the nightingale singing in the woods. Then l take my horn and accompany him for hours s'-Fliegende Blaetter
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
WOMAN SICK
 FOURTEEN YEARS
Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

Elknart, Ind. =" suffered for four teen years from organic inflammation,
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Probe for Bribery.

eff the Senate committee appointed to inquire into my statement call me to testify, I will tell the members all about it,' said Senator John Hurley when asked whether or not he would give no details of the bribe offer to the Senate. The Senate took prompt action upon Senator Hurley's charge that he had been offered $500 and his expenses to absent himself from the Senate on the day of the Caldwell vote. After a few resolutions and bills had been offered Senator McNeil of Bridge port offered a resolution that Senators Isbell, MacDonough and Peck be ap- pointed a committee to thoroughly in vestigate the statement and charges by a member of the Senate that he had been offered a hribe to influence the vote and his action as a member of the Senate.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Restricting the Lobby.

Mir. Riley of Norwalk-"That no person shall be allowed to address any legislative committee with refer ence to proposed or pending legisla- ton before stating whether he appears as the paid representative or attorney of any corporation, person or persons interested in the subject to be dis cussed. and, if so, he shall state the name or names of such corporation or person. The secretary, or chairman if there be no secretary. shall keep a written record of all such statements made by persons so appearing as paid representatives or attorneys. and at least once week during the season of the General Assembly shall transmit a copy thereof to the Secretary of the State, in whose office the same shall be kept as a record open to public in spection." Judiciary.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14

any savings bank borrowing a", money from said bank or to be suresy for any person who borrows from said bank or place any insurance on any property mortgaged to the bank. Banks.
 MT Lynch of Waterbury-A bill providing for more thorough assess ment of personal property Finance,
 Mir Pardee of New Haven-Provid- ing a uniform charter for cities hay ing a population of 25.0o0. Cities and Boroughs
 Mir. Pardee of New Haven-Con- cerning uniform jurisdiction and prae- tice in city courts Judiciary
 NIT. OKeefe of Orange-A bill amending an act concerning tax on railroad companies, placing tax of per cent on the value Of the fran chise. Railroads.
 MT. Pardee of New Haven-Abol- ishing the office of prosecuting agent in the cities and vesting the power in the office of prosecuting attorney Judiciary
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
For County Commissioner.


 The Republican members from Mid dlesex county held caucus before the session to select a candidate for coun- ty commissioner, the candidate for the place being Charles F. Chapman of Westbrook. now a member of the board, and Representative Houston Landon of Old Saybrook. After Sena- tor Reynolds had remarked that he wished he could vote for both men MT. Chapman was selected, the vote being ' for him and 3 for MT. Landon.
 More "Souvenir" Trouble.
 There is more trouble now over the printing of the manual and ron. It was at first thought that the matter had been adjusted by division of the work between Souvenir" Taylor and MT Hall of Meriden, but now it ap- pears that Souvenir" is not satisfied and wants all of it. The upshot of the whole matter is that the commit tee is going to take up the question again.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-14
Engineer Before Senate comml

Engineer w H. Caldwell Governor Baldwin's nominee for highway com missioner appeared before the com mittee on executive nominations to answer questions. He refused to an- swer questions until Senator McCar- thy was present as well as the two Senators, Landers and Isbell, whom he declared were hostile to him.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02
Seen BY Traveller.

Newberry, June 2S.-The news of
the horrible death OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Jacobs and their children near
Peak this morning shocked and sad
dened the people here. Mr.. Jacobs
has brother living here, G. Walter
Jacobs and a sister. Mrs. Mary Moot,
and the family have many relatives
and friends in the county. Mrs Jacobs
was daughter OF the late Charley
Counts and n granddaughter OF George
w. Chapman. The daughter, Miss FL
lie spent several years in Newberry
staying with hrr aunt and attending
the city schools She was a very bright
and attractive girl and grew up to be
a fine woman, going from the school
here to Winthrop college where she
graduated two years ago. For the
past two years she has been teacher
in the Little Mountain school.
w. A. Brown a veterinarian, who
makes his home at Newberry, saw the
fire that burned the Jacobs home. but
did not know what ii Was till he
reached Newberry this morning. He
had ben to Augusta and was returning
home by way of Columbia, leaving that
city about s o'clock last night, trav-
cling at night because it was so much
cooler than the day. He was riding
in his buggy and had his saddle horse
and two or three othe rhorses with
him. When near Peak this morning he
noticed, some distance away on his
right, two or three miles, he Judged,
light like the light of large lantern.
1t was then just 3:45 o'clock. He
thought to himself that somebody
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02

to the Commissioners of Election to
be sent by them to the Managers of
Election for the use of the voters, to
wit:
Form Of Ballot)
Special Election upon the question of
the formation of new county out Of
parts of Spartanburg and Laurens
Counties. held July 29th, 1913.
Shall the New County be Formed?
Where shall the County Seat be 10
Gated?
What shall it's name be?
4. That at said election the ques-
ton of a name and a county seat for
said proposed new county shall also
be submitted to the said qualified
electors.
D. That said election shall be held
under the same rules and regulations
as are provided for by law for regu-
lar general elections: that the man
ayers shall be appointed as provided
in section Gal, Code of Laws, 1912,
Volume l, and be sworn before en-
tering upon the discharge of their
duties, and they shall open the polls
at seven o'clock in the morning and
keep the same open until four o'clock
in the afternoon, whereupon the polls
shall be closed, the votes counted, a
written return of the number of votes
cast for and against the formation Of
the proposed new county, also the
name thereof and the location Of the
county seat therein, shall be made
signed, and certified to by the Mana
gers of Election, and, together with
the ballot box, ballots, and poll list
shall be turned over to the Commits
sioners Of Election as required by
law; that the Commissioners of Eec-
ton shall then tabulate the votes and
make return thereof as required, by
law to the Governor OF the State and
to the Secretary OF State, and also
file copy Of the same in the office
of the Clerk of Court of Common
Pleas for each Of said counties of
Spartanburg and Laurens.
In testimony whereof have
hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal OF
the State to be affixed, at
Columbia, this 26th day Of
(SEAL) May, in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Nine
Hundred and Thirteen, of
the Independence of the
United States of America
the One Hundred and
Thirty-Seventh
(Signed) COLE l.. BLEASE,
BY the Governor: Governor.
r. M. McCOWN,
Secretary Of State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02
Cures Old Sores. Other Remedies VIM, g..

are crnS cases, no matter Of how long stard,n,,
po,,sto pea by the wonderful, old lins' reliaSiS DE
Pain and ep,is Heais pt C., Healing Oil. It relieves
"'' Ut 'he same time. 2sc. soc. 500
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02
Asst.
Notice Of Election.
State of South Carolina,
County of Laurens.

state or South Carolina,
County Of Laurens.
Whereas, petitions signed by legal
number of the qualified electors and
free-holders residing in Laurens
school district No. 2 Laurens county,
South Carolina, asking for an election
upon the question of voting an addi-
tional 2 mill tax upon the property in
said school district TO be used for
school purposes, have been filed with
the county board of education, an
election is hereby ordered upon said
question, said election to be held on
the 18th day Of July, 1913, at Pros
pect School House in said district,
under the management Of the trustees
OF said school district.
Only such electors as return real
or personal property for taxation and
who exhibit their tax receipts and reg
istration certificates as required in
the general election shall be allowed
to vote.
Those favoring the mill addition
al tax shall vote a ballot containing
ing the word YES" written or print
ed thereon Those against the 2 mill
additional tax shall vote q ballot con-
tanning the word mo" written or
printed thereon. Polls shall open at
the hour Of 8 o'clock in the forenoon
and shall remain open until the hour
OF four o'clock In the afternoon when
they shall be closed, and the ballots
counted.
The trustees shall report the result
OF the election to the county auditor
and county superintendent of educa-
tion within ten days thereafter.
GEO. l.. PITTS,
48-2t By order Of County Board.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02
FINAL SUPPLEMENT-.

Take notice that on the 18th day Of
July, / will render final account of
my acts and doings as Administrators
Of the estate Of Mary l.. Curry, de-
ceased, in the office OF the Judge of
Probate of Laurens coutny at IL
o'clock, a. M, and on the same day
will apply for a final discharge from
my trusts as Administrator
Any persons indebted to said estate
are notified and REQUIRED to make pay
ment on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
resent them on or before said date,
duly proven, or be forever barred.
j. G.. GRANT,
Administrator.
June is, 1913.-1 mo.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02

is getting up very early. As he rode
slowly along he watched the light.
which seemed to grow larger. In a
little while the doctor came TO the head
of the road that leads down to the
Jacobs place. He stopped his buggy,
and 1t was in his mind to mount his
Saddle horse and hurry down there
to see what was the matter but did not
In n little while what had appeared to
be lantern became a large blaze,
spreading very rapidly, an dthe doctor
thought to himself that somebody had
lost his barn. He says he would have
had time, if he had gone when it first
occurre dto him, to raech the place
before the fire burst into a big blaze
Some miles this side of Peak Dr..
Brown met G. w. Jacobs and oth9ls
in an automobile travelling at rapid
rate, but did not learn of the tragedy
till he reached Newberry. Mr.. Jacobs
had been called up by telephone by
Joseph Eargle, one Of his brothers
hSi6iboi o. Gill iclI OiiCe LOT Lne
scene. Sheriff Blease left here at 8
o'clockKgoing in his automobile and
carrying r. Perry and Richard
Burton, reaching the scene in an hour
and half. He returned to Newberry
at 1890 this afternoon. He said that
he found large crowd of persons
present, including Sheriff Miller Of
Lexington, who was doing all that was
possible to get the facts in the case.
Sheriff Blease said bloodhounds were
tried, but did not follow any trail He.
further said that the first theory that
the house was set on fire by tightening
was without foundation.
DR.. Brown, who saw the fire, as
above stated, says there was no light
ming at all at the time, nor anywhere
near the time.
The charred bone Of the bodies were
found on the springs of what had been
their beds. There were no tracks, no
clue, nothing to throw any light on
the terrible tragedy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02
Bridge to Let.

On tuesday the fifteenth of July A.
D. 1913 at l o'clock p. M, the Board
or County Commissioners of I.aurens
County will let to the lowest respon-
slble bidder the contract for building
a bridge over Reedy River at Tumb-
ing Shoals, in said county according
TO plans and specifications to be ex-
hlDited at the letting. All bids must
be accompanied by Certified check
OF $1,000 as guarantee of good faith
that bidder will if awarded contract
execute written contract and salts
FACTORY bond, for performance of same
within ten days after award The
right is explicitly reserved to reject
any or all bids, letting to be at the
site.
II. b. HUMBERT,
fo-ot. Co. Supervisor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02
LANFORD NEWS.


Lanford, June 2S.--We are having
too much rain through this section.
Farmers are getting anxious about
their crops. The small grain turned
out real we'll. Capt Lanford has an
improved variety OF wheat which
measured two hundred to acre.
Miss Nellie Welbcrn has returned
from very oieasan: visit TO Miss
Lucille Camp IN Spaa.tanburg.
Miss Alice Nelson ana little daugh-
ter Estell, are spending the week at
Mr.. l.. Nelson's, of Laurcns
Mr.. Palmer Thomas and wife are at
j. r. Frank for few days.
Mrs. j. S. Higgins spent Thursday
and Thursday night in Laurens.
Miss Lill Crews visited at r. r.
VOLTS last week.
Miss Ruth Patterson came home
from the hospital Friday where she
had an operation for appendices.
Mrs. o. f. Fowler is we'll enough
to be up again.
Mr.. NJ. Fleming and Miss Nellie We'll
born will leave Tuesday for Leesville,
where they will visit Mrs. T. B.
Crouch
Mrs. Lena Moore is sick at this
writing.
Mrs. B. f. Bonner spent the week
end with her parents here
Mr.. l.. M. Cannon and family spent
Sunday in Laurens with Mr.. j. NJ.
Cannon
Miss Maude Miller and sister are
visiting at H. c.. Shores
Miss Lottie Lanford spent Sunday
with Miss Carrie Lou Higgins.
Mrs. j. w. Johnson was the guest
of Mrs. II. NJ. Johnson Sunday.
Mr.. o. l.. Lanford attended the
union meeting at Durbin creek church
Saturday
Mr.. j. Lee Langston and wife visit
ed at Mr.. Jimmie Patterson's Sun
day.
Mrs. Lula Cox was in Laurens Sat
urday on business.
Mr.. Clyde De'shields is at home
from Hendersonville for a few days.
Mr.. Fred Walker was In town Sun
day.
Mr.. ]. M. Fleming was in Woodruff
Saturday on business.
Miss Minnie Lanford and Miss
Othella Johnson spent Sunday at Mr..
j. ID. Johnson's.
Capt. j. W. Lanford and Mr..
Nell Fleming spent Sunday in the
Gray Court neighborhood.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-07-02
FINAL SETTLEdENT.

Take notice that on the 11th day of
July, | will render final account of
my acts and doings as Administrators
Of the estate of A. w. Sease, deceased,
in the office of the Judge OF Probate
Of Laurens county at IL o'clock, a.
m, and in the same day will apply for
a final discharge from my trusts as
Administrators.
Any person indebted to said estate
are notified and required to make pay
ment on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date.
duly proven, or be forever barred.
Brooks Swygert
Administrator.
June II, 1913.--1 mo.