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The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

State Highway Commissioner +.
w. Bufium IS working OF a new
read law l~evying 10 cents on the
500 valuation for good road purpos-
-. II is a good one and the tax
would bring In a big road fund.
There has been q big change of
sentiment regarding a municipal cleo
trio light plant and prospects are
that the proposition viii be badly
beaten.
our people have sound business
judgement aud are LOOKING at the
lirht proposition IN a practical way
They don't want TO pay higher taxes
and bigger light bills at the same
time.
Underlying the light proposition g.
the feeling many Of our people have
of "swatting the company when
they get q chance. But mat likc
Lifting Off your nose to spite your
face.
In addition to the regular month
ly bills this week we're the big an
rual coal bills which made many u
iur-c sick. Cheaper living? Guess
rot.
Halloween was d rather tame affair
this year The boys didn't dare.
Maybe though they are learning
sense.
Timos were good. thank YOU. dur
ing the past sixteen years Of Rcpub-
lican protection. 1t Is up TO the
Democratic party now TO continue or
improve on these good times with
their new tariff bnl.-Boliyer Free
Press.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

The horse which u, II. Johnson of
Ridge Prairie was driving Saturday
evening became frightened ut an auto
IN front OF Jas. Gray's poultry house
aud Jumped, breaking the single tree.
lie ran down the street to +. ID.
Ault's blacksmith shop where the
buggy turned over. Mr.. johnson
was fortunate IN escaping from the
buggy without injuries.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Messers II. w. Haukins and j. 4.
Miller brought In two loads OF cattle
from Armstrong Saturday.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Postmaster Sullivan Ii fully con.
WINGED that the parcel post business
Ii growing: carrier Sam RAIDER "
equally positive that II is getting
heavier. Saturday mornings mail
brought ninety pounds OF l%sarcels to
the post office. II Is the record
parcel post mail for this office.
The local carriers are already
thinking about the possibilities OF
the Christmas season.
sydney Gray. deputy county clerk
under Mrs. Durrett, was IN, the city
Monday. lie will be a candidate for
the nomination for county clerk AT
the primary next August. Ills eX-
pcrience In the office .riyes him
practical qualific, lions for the place.
Miami News.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Frank Burroughs has sold his
Regal that he has been using as n
demonstrators TO W. II. Edward of
Arrow Rock.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

state ~ ohia city Of Toledo. Lneas County, M
frsnk q. fheng n,akssr cath mat Nv l. scsia
PARTNER OF the hsn ot D. ! Cheney 4 Coy do,
State aforesaid. and that said nrm will pay
the sum of M HUNDRED DOLLARS for
cured by Inc use OF Halle catarrh Care.
FRANK J.. CHENEY,
sworn 10 before me End lsnbsrribed In my
presence, this 9th day Of Deeepuber, a. D., issd.
Seal. Al W. GLEAaDN.
Notary Public.
acts directly upon the. blssln AND mucous sur
faces OF the system. send for testimonials
J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. Q.
Sold by all Druggists. roc. N
Take Halls Family. ralslYor cppstlpation.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

May Belle Long was a week emu
visitor of q. q. Hankins and wife
at stanhope.F g 'of,iiiA4G 1Gi-sll
rdt ri 4T.rra ,a. ~ the 80.
The Marshall republican., 1913-11-07

Halloween was q rather tame affair
THIS year. The boys didn't dare
Maybe though they are lcarninl
sense.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
HENRY COUNTS ATTACKED.
Greenwood Man Knocks Him Cncon-
sciOuS with Heavy Wrench.

Greenwood, April 29-Hcnry Counts
aged about 2l, was severely beaten
over the head late yesterday after
noon with a monkey" wrench WELD
ed by Doc Dixon, powerful white
man OF this city. Counts was knock
ed unconscious, and is in a precarious
condition, though not necessarily ia
tally injured. Dixon is in Jail charged
with assault and battery with intent
to kill
From the stories of the witnesses
TO the affair, it seems that yesterday
afternoon Counts was driving Dixon's
automobile, accompanied by the
owner. In some way the machine was
run into an obstacle and damaged. In
the dispute which ensued as to who
should pay for the damage, doc"
Dixon, who is much more powerful
man than young Counts, became en-
ragged, seized a monkey" wrench and
beat Counts over the head with It,,
rendering him unconscious. Medicau
attention was given the injured man.
and he gained consciousness this
morning. Dixon was locked in the
jail.
Henry Counts comes from promi-
nent family of Laurens, and has been
working in an automobile shop in
Greenwood for some time. He is well
liked. doc" Dixon, man of about
80 years, formerly ran butcher shop
here, but lately has been unconnectcd
with any business.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30

conditions required by the statutes
have been met by the petitioners, an
election Will be ordered within twen-
ty days from the date when the COM
mission makes it's report to the gov
time as the entire area has to be sur
veyed and then plated and a map
made of it.
The statutes require that whenever
petition is presented asking for an
election for a new county the petit
toners shall deposit with the clerks
of court of the counties affected
sum of money sufficient to cover the
expense OF sArveys and plats, the ex-
penses of the commissioners and for
the election itself. The portion of
this money due to be paid to the
clerk of court of Laurens county has
not been paid by the petitioners of
either of the proposed new counties.
In case the election for the proposed
new county results unfavorable to it's
formation, this money goes into the
treasury of the old counties. In this
way, the petitioners for the new coun-
ty are forced to bear the expense of
the election.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
Death OF an Infant.

The hundreds Of friends in Lau-
rens county Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Babb of Greenville sympathse most
deeply with them in the death of
their infant daughter, Lillian, which
occurred at their home last Friday
The little girl was buried in the Lau.
rens cemetery Saturday evening the
services being conducted by Rev. H.
p. McGee. The pallbearers were
Messrs Houston Roper, r.. e. Babb
r. A. Babb, e. o. Anderson, j. n
Richardson, and c. x. Ray.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
WOODRUFF WANTS TO BE COUNTY SEAT
Governor Biease Appoints Commission to See If Pro.
posed New County Complies With Statutes.

Governor Blease has appointed com
mission to see if a proposed new
county, with Woodruff as the county,
seat, complies with the statutes in
regard to the formation of new coun-
ties. A petition was sent to the gov
ernor several weeks ago praying that
an election be ordered, in which the
citizens in certain parts of Laurens
and Spartanburg counties could vote
on the question of the formation of
this new county. The name proposed
for the new county is Enoree.
The commissioners appointed to ex-
anime the records and maps for the
proposed new county are Herbert
Ferguson and Alexander Abercrombie
of Woodruff, b. G. Landrum of Spar
tanburg, and w. l.. Gray, of Laurens
The citizens of the town and vicin-
ity of Fountain Inn have also pre-
sented like petition to the governor.
This has not as yet been acted upon
or rather no public notice has been
made Of it.
In case the commission appointed
by the governor finds that all the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
MEMORIAL DAY TO BE
FITTlNGLY OBSERVED
DR.. S. A. Steele, of Columbia, to De.
liver the Address in the Opera
House i'm the Afternoon.

The Memorial Day exercises will
be held in the opera house this year,
instead of at the cemetery as last
year. Immediately after the exercises
in the opera house a line of march
Will be formed to the cemetery where
the graves of the departed soldiers
will be decorated by the ladies and
children. The exercises in the opera
house will begin at 5 o'clock. The
moving picture show will be in opera
ton until few minutes preceding the
opening of the exercises.
DR., S. A. Steele, of Columbia. has
been secured to make the annual ad-
dress. DR.. Steele is very eloquent
speaker and man who has made a
special study of Confederate history,
so his address is being awaited, with
great interest.
At the last meeting of the U. d. c.,
the following committees were ap-
pointed to act that day:
Year book-Mrs. NJ. l.. Copeland,
Mrs. Brooks Swygert, Mrs w. r..
Richey.
Assignment of graves-Miss Mayme
Ferguson, Mrs. w. ID. Ferguson.
Committee to receive wreaths at the
court house-Mrs. John f. Bolt, Miss
Minnie Babb, Miss Bessie Roland, Mrs.
j. r. Little.
On decorating the monument--Miss
Janet Facfarlane, Mrs. w. r. Richey,
Jr Miss Ella Roland.
To tie sashes-AIrs. j. S. Bennett,
Mrs. G.. Warren bolt, Mrs. w. IT,.
Barre.
On Program-Mrs. II. f.. Babb, Mrs
II. *. Aiken, Mrs. w. G. Lancaster.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
PRIZES ARE OFFERED
FOR SWATTlNG FLY
Civic League Decides to Offer 10
Cents Quart for Flies Killed dur.
ing the Month OF May.


The civic league at meeting held
last week declared war against the
house fly. They decided on cam
paign to last through the month of
May in which they will pay cash for
all the flies brought in to them. Ten
cents quart is offered for every
quart of flies delivered to any one of
their committee during that month.
In addition to the payment for the
pesky insects, the league is going to
offer two valuable prizes for the per-
sons bringing in the largest and sec
ond largest number during the whole
campaign. The campaign begins to-
morrow.
The following are the committee to
whom the flies can be delivered:
East Main street, Mrs. Fleming
Smith
West Main street, Mrs ]. S. Bennett.
South Harper street, Mrs. j. n.
Hudgens.
North Harper street, Mrs. E. w.
Martin.
Swat the fly campaigns are coming
TO be quite common over the coun-
try Cities everywhere have organiz-
ed such campaigns and millions and
millions of flies have been gotten rid
of which otherwise might have spread
disease. The fly has come to be CON
Ci1nrn1 nf. DT
spreaders that health authorities have
to contend with. AIicroscopis exam
ination Of their feet have shown mil
lions of germs upon single fly and
these germs are carried from place
to place so long as the flies are al
lowed to live or SO long as stores and
homes remain unscreened
While swatting the fly will certain
ly tend to reduce the number of them,
individual work to prevent their germ
ination will be productive of even bet
ter results. Since it is a well known
fact that flies are Matched out mostly
in the barns and outhouses, the peo-
pie of the city are urged to make ev-
cry effort to prevent them from breed
ing. A solution of iron sulphate Zone
pound to a gallon) sprinkled in the
barn and stables once day will kill
all the maggots. AS one gallon will
be sufficient for each stable, the total
cost will be very little
The campaign starts tomorrow. The
little folks are expected to kill the
big flies and the big folks are expect
ed to prevent the breeding of the lit
tie flies.
Go at it!
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
PLAINTIFFS WIN IN
FIRST COURT CASES
Vcrdicts Against Defendants In the
First Three Cases Tried in Common
Pleas Court.

Ihe court Of common please CON
vened Monday morning with Judge
Geo. 10. Prince on the bench. Steno-
grapher Paul Dodson, of Greenville.
is taking the testimony of the court,
assisted by Mrs. Dodson. All of the
other officers of the court were in
their accustomed places, including
Clerk OF Court Power, Sheriff Owings
and Uncle Jack Glenn. The first
two days of the session saw the work
dispatched with precision The three
cases finished resulted in verdicts for
the plaintiffs.
The cases tried so far are as fol-
lows:
McSwain VS. Adams Grain G. Pro-
vision Company, verdict for the plain
tiff in the sum of $219.64
A. l.. lIudgens VS. l.. c.. Culbertson.
verdict for the plaintiff in the sum
of $62626.
Bailey VS. John T.. Adair, verdict for
the plaintin in the sum of $2S2.7O
iHS NOuIl Is HOW occupied WIN
the case of Nanny E. Tucker, admin
istrator of the estate of Tommy Tuck
er VS. the Clinton Cotton Mills. This
is one of two suits now in the courts
in which Mrs. Tucker is suing the
cotton mill for $4,000 because of the
death by drowning of two of her lit
tie boys in the Company's pond at
Clinton. The suit will probably last
all Of today.
The case OF Sullivan VS. the G.. n.
G l.. railroad, involving the ownership
of certain properties between the
Robertson Hotel and the railroad sta
tion, is scheduled to come up some
time today.
The term OF court is expected to
last for two weeks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
RAILROAD GOSSIP
AGAIN IN THE AIR

elimination OF Plans to Build Line
From Augusta to Columbia Again
Starts RumOr as to Line from CO.
lumbia to Lnurens.
The talk of railroad or electric
Zine form Columbia to Laurens, via
Newberry and Clinton, will not down.
Phe announcement that the contract
had been awarded for an electric line
from Augusta to Columbia has again
given rise to a talk of similar line
from Columbia to Laurens. The fol-
lowing dispatch was sent out from Co
lumbia several days ago:
The announcement from Augusta
that the contract for the construction
Of the Geoggia e Carolina Railway,
which is to extend from Augusta to
Solumbia had been awarded was re-
eeived with general interest by all
Columbians. Business men of Colum-
bia were delighted with the announce
lent and expressed the opinion that
the new electric and steam line would
mean much to both Augusta and Co
lun1bia as well as all cities and towns
in Western Carolina.
There is movement on foot to
build a trolley line from Columbia to
Greenville by way ,of Laurens. In
that event Augusta would be given an
interurban connection with the rich
Piedmont section Of South Carolina,
which would mean much from trade
standpoint 0he question of construc-
ing the new line was discussed at a
meeting Of the business men held here
during the last general assembly. 1t
is thought that should this line be
constructed the power to be developed
at Paar Shoals on Broad River, twenty
two miles above Columbia, will be
used. One company Is spending sew
eral million dollars and $4,000 horse
power will be developed. The inter-
urban in this State is rapidly develop
ing. Greenwood is now connected with
Greenville and Anderson by an cleo
trio line, and work on the road from
Greenville to Spartanburg is progress
ing. The road it is said will be even
tually carried to Charlotte. Thus Au-
gusta would be placed in connection
with North Carolina cities by electric
line. There is also some talk of eX-
pending the line from Greenville 10
Atlanta
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
DEATH OF EDWIN NJ. NANCE.

Native of Waterloo Dies at his Home
in GuytOn, Ga. Invalid for Several
Years.
Edwin NJ. Nance, son of A. F.. and
Susan M. Nance, formerly OF Water
loo. both of whom have been dead for
several years, died at his home in
Guyton, Ga, April Goth. For some
years the family have made their
home in Greenwood, though Mr.
Nance was for many years employed
at different places on the railroad and
for the past several years had been
living in Georgia. An account of his
death was sent out from Greenwood,
as follows:
Edwin Al Nance, who was well
known by many in Greenwood and
Laurens counties, died at his home at
Guyton, Ga, April 20, after four years
of total invalidism, being sufferer
of multiple neuritis. He leaves a
wife and three children and two sis
ters, Miss Xina Nance and Mrs, W.
F. Milan of Greenwood. He was a
son Of A. e. and Susan NJ. Nance.
Mr.. Nance was telegraph operator
from early boyhood. For a number
of years he was employed by the AS
sociated Press and many newspapers
Of the larger cities Of the South He
handled the wires during the Spanish
American war.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
TO CLOSE AT SIX.
Many Stores have Signed an Agree
ment TO Close Doors at Six O'clock
beginning Thursday.
Go at it!

Many Stores have Signed an Agree.
ment to Close Doors at Six O'clock
beginning Thursday.
AS announced in The Advertiser last
week, nearly all of the stores of the
city, with the exception of the drug
ternoon at o'clock, in order to allow
the clerks to enjoy some freedom and
fresh air during the summer months
Since the early closing movement is
generally Joined by the merchants out
of consideration of their clerks, they
expect the people Of the city to CO.
operate with them in order that they
may not suffer from any loss of trade
thereby. The ladies Of the city are
specially urged to prepare for their
wants during the early hours of the
day so that when the closing time
comes their stores will not be forced
to stay open on account of them and
so that those who close their doors
may secure what trade should right
fully come to them. While it might
appear that ordering bill of grocer
les at 5:55 p. M. allows the store to
close on time, yet if several orders
come in at the same time it will be
necessary to keep op"" for quite
while to deliver the g \ So the
merchants have requested that the
housewives send in their orders early
in the day so that the doors may be
closed on time and so that they will
not lose any regular trade by closing
at O'Clock.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY.
Held Regualr Monthly Meeting Last
Monday in Offices of Drs. Teague
and Ferguson.

and Ferguson.
The Laurens County Medical Society
with DR.. Isadore Schayer, acting pre-
siding officer, held their regular
monthly meeting here last Monday.
The session was called to order in the
offices Of Drs. league and Ferguson
and very interesting meeting was
held. During the morning a report
on the state meeting held recently in
Rock Hill was given by DR.. G. F.
Klugh of Cross Hill. DIR. Klugh also
read paper on "Exophthalmic Goitre"
The paper was interesting and illum-
mating and elected much discussion
from the members present, showing
the great Importance Of more thorough
knowledge of the ductless glands.
During the business session com
mittee was appointed to raise this
county's share of the fund necessary
to build the proposed monument to DR..
j. Marion Simms. This committee is
composed Of Drs. Ferguson, Bailey and
Klugh. A local committee was also
appointed to cooperate with the Red
Cross Society in emergencies. This
committee is composed fthe Presi-
dent and secretary, ex-officio, and DR..
j. w. Davis, Clinton, DR.. C. e. Rogers,
Gray Court and DIR. j. w. Beason, Gray
Court.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
Congressmnn johnson in Town.

Congressman Joseph T. Johnson
mas been in the vicinity for several
days visiting friends and looking af-
ter appointments at the different post
offices where the terms have about eX-
pired. Monday he went to Woodruff,
where a warm contest has been on ev-
er since the election of Pres. Wilson
Tuesday he spent the day in Clinton,
where the applicants have been max
ing things lively for the past few
weeks. Congressman Johnson gave
no intimation as to who would be ap-
pointed in either place. The term
OF the local postmaster, Mr. c. IL.
Hicks, does not expire for nearly two
years 1t Is hardly probable that his
successor will he named until his time
has nearly expired
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
An Infant Dies.

Charlotte league, the infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Myers died
at their home here last Sunday The
little one was buried Monday morn
ing in the city cemetery, where many
friends gathered to attest their sym
pathy for the bereaved parents They
have hundreds OF friends who share
their grief. The services were CON
Quoted by Rev. NJ. l.. Lawson, pastor
of thc First Baptist church.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
Infant Child Buried.

The infant child of Nr and Mrs II.
e. Dallas, of Spartanburg. was buried
in the Laurens cemetery Friday
morning, Rev Mr.. Pendleton. of Spar
tanburg, conducting the services Mrs.
Dallas is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Addison Sullivan, OF this city The
parents have the sympathy Of their
friends in this city in thcir hereaye-
ment.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
DEATH OF MRS. WHAM.
Widow Of the Late James Wham of
the Trinity Ridge Section Dies in
Greenwood

Greenwood.
Mrs Sarah Wham, widow of the
late James Wham of the Trinity Ridge
section Of the county, died at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.. Williford, in
Greenwood, Wednesday after very
short illness. The body was taken to
Due West the following day where it
was inferred beside the bodies of 9TH
ers of her family.
Mrs. Wham was loyal and devoted
member of the Methodist church. She
was about So years of age Her hus-
band the late James Wham, preceded
her to the grave just about year
ago. Four step-children survive her,
as follows: Mrs Walter Mahaffey, Of
Greenvlle, Mrs. Benjamin Wofford, of
Woodruff. Mr. George Wham. who
lives at the old home place, and Miss
Nell Wham.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
Commencement Exercises.

The commencement exercises of
Long Branch school will be held Fri
day night, May 2nd. The exercises
will begin promptly at o'clock. The
public is cordially invited
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-30
NEWS OF THE WEEK
IN TOWN OF CLINTON
Important Real Estate
Deals Recently
COnSummated
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
ON POPULAR PEOPLE


to Look Over the Field In Order 10
come TO Conclusion as TO
Recommendation for Postmaster.
Other Matters.
Clinton, April 29--Therc have been
several important real ostato deals in
Clinton recently. On TUESDAY, of last
Week Capt T. j. Duckctt sold his
place on the south side of town to
Mr. j. Nj. Pitts for $4,000 The same
day Mr.. j. f. Jacobs sold the Horton
place on South Broad to Mr.. Arthur
J. Little for $505O. On Wednesday at
auction Mr.. j. |. Copeland and MIR.
T. ID. Copeland sold number of lost
on Florida street This section of
the town they have named Eastland.
and it is expected that il will build
mp rapidly, at least four Of those pur-
chasing lots, having siguified an in
tcntiOn to build on them the coming
summer Purchases wore made by
Messcrs. G. w stone, E. B. Adair,
p. NJ Pitts, w. A. Morchcad, w. b.
Farr, G.. 3. Sigh, Thos. j. Nabors. J.
H. Stone, n, III. IlattOn and others.
The prices were ON the whole verv
good
Mr.. l.. III, Davidson is erecting n
handsome colonial home on Musgroyc
street, on one or the mos, hoortisrl
sites in Clinton.
Mr.. Boutwell, Graham rocontIv
purchased a lot adjoining Mrs w q
Neville's on College street
Congressman Johnson's Visit.
Great interest was felt in Congress-
man Johnson's presence in Clinton
today. 1t understood that the chief
object of his visit was to- inform him
self on the post Office situation. There
are several able men at work for the
appointment and IT will not be easy {,
select from among them
Memorial Day Program.
Memorial Day Will be observed in
Clinton as usual on Nav TO- The
Stephen d. Lee chaptcr does NOT feel
that in entertaining the veterans at
ulnncr OH tllat DAY lney IN any way
mar the sacredncss and solemnity OF
the occasion and the old gentlemen
will be Toasted TO the bost Of the la
dies ability. The exercises will be-
gin at O'Clock with the decoration
OF the graves. At 10 o'clock the mon.
umcnt will be decorated and imme
diately the usual program for the
occasion will be carried out in Caro-
lima Memorial chapel. AT l2 O'Clock
dinner will be served in the grove on
Thornwcll Orphanage campus.
Social and Personal.
Mrs NJ. A. Hays will entertain the
members of the Halcyon Book club
at n luncheon tomorrow.
Mrs. Boutwell, Graham will enter
tain the members of the Actaeon book
clug tomorrow afternoon
Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs. W.
II Stands entertained the Friendly
Dozen book club.
Miss Irene Little was hostess to the
members of the young ladies embroid-
cry club and few guests last Wed
ncsday afternoon
Miss Zee Wright entertained a mum
Der of young people on Thursday cy-
cnine i'm honor of her ouoet Miss