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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Death Of Genrpe Mash.

Mr. George Nash, son OF Mr., ]. n.
Nash. died at the home of his father
in this city early Sunday morning
and was buried in the Laurens GEM
etery Sunday afternoon, Rev. H. p.
McGee conducting the services Mr..
Nash was 80 years of age and had
been afflicted all of his life His case
was a peculiarly sad ono and his faith
er and other members of the family
have the deepest sympathy OF their
large circle OF friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
"Young" Couple to Wed.

A marriage in which much interest
has been aroused will take place this
afternoon at the home of the bride,
when Miss Nancy Ellison will become
the wife OF Mr.. Aiken Todd, a we'll
known citizen OF the county. After
the wedding the happy young bride
and groom, ages e5 and 6S respective
ly, will go to the home Of the groom
where they will make their home in
the future.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
CONCERT CHORAL SOCIETY.
New Organization at Laurens High
School to Give Entertainment on
February 18th.

February 18th.
On the evening Of February IAN
the people of Lauren. will have =
musical treat presented to tbcm A,
this time the choral society of tbo bipb
school will give its initial concert
A word as TO the origin and nur-
pose of this society is fitting ot this
point. 1t was organized last October
and is composcd of thirtv-aigbt ~,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
SOLICITOR COOPER
MAKES ANNUAL REPORT
Interesting Summary of the Work of
the County Courts for the Past Year.

The report of Hon. II. A. Cooper,
solicitor of the eighth circuit com
posed of the counties Of Abbeville.
Greenwood, Newberry and Laurens. is
an interesting document, showing the
criminal statistics for the past year
The record shows an increase in crime
over the year 1911.
During the past year 202 cases were
brought 20 trial in the circuit and 14l
CONNECTIONS We're secured. or the
total number of indictments, thirty
five were for murder. of which eight
were found guilty of murder and elev-
en- OF manslaughter There were four
teen cases for violation of the dis
peEsary law, in which convictio
were secured for nine. The usual
number of indictments and convictions
were secured for other crimes. Lau-
rens county lead the other counties in
the number Of indictments How
ever, laurens has the largest popula-
ton and her officers might be the best,
so the number OF indictments does not
necessarily indicate that Laurens had
a proportionately larger number of
crimes than her sister counties.
The report OF Mr. Cooper is n com
prehensive statement of the criminal
records of the county and showed the
progress he has made in his work.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
SPEND SUNDAY
WITH HOME FOLKS
County Delegation Spend the Week.
end with Relatives i'm the County.

The different members of the county
delegation spent the weekend at
their homes in the city, Messrs. Irby
and Blackwell being in iaurens for
several days. They state that every
thing is going along quietly in the
legislative halls and that in all prob-
ability the session will not be as live
as the one last year. The Laurens
members have been honored with n
number of important committee as
signments. Mr.. Irby has several bills
that he intends bringing up very soon.
among them being a Torrens land sys-
tenn bill. Mr.. Blackwell intends to
introduce a bill amending the insur-
ance laws Of the state. Senator
Goodwin and Mr.. Browning also have
several bills under preparation.
Mr.. 1rby intends introducing a bill
that will probably attract considera-
bic attention. His bill will call for
the cutting up OF the asylum land
now used in Columbia as a farm and
the building of houses thereon for
the use OF poor people who are unable
to pay high rents. He states that it
is his idea to have those people favor
ed who wish to educate their children
This land now is very valuable as a
residence district, but is being used
for farming purposes. The state has
been trying to devise some way Of
disposing Of it for several years, but
no proper solution of the problem has
suggested itself. Mr.. Irby offers as
a precedent for such bill, the action
of the city of London in providing
homes for over 175,O0O people in that
city when they We're too poor to Sc
cure shelter. This bill will be intro
duced in a day or so.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Change mt the National Bank.
"Aunt" Riddcr Martin.

Considerable interest was attached
to the visit of Aunt" Ridder Martin
to the city last week, about as much
interest being taken in the visitor as
was taken by the visitor in the city
itself. Aunt" Ridder is nearly one
hundred years old and has not been
to the city since the year after the
war. She expressed desire to make
another visit here several weeks ago,
so last week she made a trip to the
city, taking in all the sights. Aunt"
Ridder is one of the "old time" slavery
darkies and is thought great deal of
by many Of her white neighbors whom
she nursed and looked after in their
childhood. Her home is kept always
spotlessly clean and is often visited
by the young fellows in search of
something to appease the appetite.
She visited several of her boys"
while making the round of the city.
Aunt Ridder lives up near Gray
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
EXCELLENT SHOWING.
Made by Traynham Guards in Report
of AdJutant Genera, for 1912.


Adjutant General w. w. Moore has
Just issued his annual report to the
governor, the report comprising statis-
tics and general information regard
ing the state militia Following his
report on the Laurens company, the
Traynham Guards, Gen Moore made
the following comment: Company
provided with all records and equip
ment needed in regular army; the
same kept in excellent condition. Dis
cipline and appearance excellent. All
property kept in excellent condition.
Condition of company reflects credit
upon the hearty interest and care of
its captain and other company Of
ficers."
The report of Capt r. II. McMaster,
incorporated in the general report, al
so pays Capt. Richey and his men a
very high compliment. In speaking of
obedience to orders in general, Capt.
McMaster says: at was suggested in
the order that companies provide
'he'hselNeS "llh iaTSe cnarJ OF tne
gun issued by one of the cartridge
companies. But one captain, COM
mandng the Laurens company fol-
lowed the suggestion"
The compliments on the local COM
pany speak for themselves. The
captain, w. r. Richey, Jr, is an un-
tiring worker in the interest of the
militia, and has received numberless
compliments on the general excel
lence of his company.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
LIVE STOCK MEETING.
Program of Meeting Of $. G.. Live
stock Association Received by Pres
W. ID. Byrd, of This County.

Pres w ID. Byrd. OF the South Car
olina Live Stock Association, received
few days ago the program Of tho
meeting OF the association ana the
butter scoring contest which is to be
held i'm the rooms Of the chamber or
Commerce, Columbia, January 29-&I.
The program of the 1--we stock meeting
shows that a long list OF prominent
breeders and experts will be on hand
to make addresses. Mr. Byrd intici-
patcs very enthusiastic meeting as
it will be held during the corn cxpo-
sjtlon.
The butter scoring contest is of um-
usual interest. In this contest. Mr..
Byrd is very anxious that Laurcns
county take a prominent part SO he
urges every man in the county, who
has good mich cows, to scnd in but
ter to be shown for the prizes.
The butter must reach Columbia by
p. m, Tuesday, January 28th and
must be addressed to Mr.. j. M. Bur
CESS. 1t should be shipped by pre-
paid express or parcel post A NUM-
Der of very valuable prizes have been
offered prizes being offered for dairy
and farm butter separately, so that
all Will be placed on an equal foot
ing.
Mr.. Byrd states that he is confident
that he will have a number of ex-
hibitors from this county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Inspected Organ.

Messrs. w. p. Thomason and d. A.
Davis spent Sunday in Union, where
they went to inspect the new pipe
organ in one of the churches there in
order to get an idea as to the kind
of instrument to purchase for the
First Baptist church here. They re-
turned Monday. The congregation
will make a selection OF an instru-
ment at an early date. They hope
TO have It installed before summer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Little Boy Injured.

Bruce Thompson. the little four year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. z. e. Thomp-
son, suffered by a very painful acci-
dent several days ago, when book
case around which he was playing fell
upon him making a deep cash in his
forehead. Medical assistance was Sc
cured at once and the little fellows
wound was given the best attention,
but he has suffered considerable pain.
He Is now getting along nicely and
Will soon be out again.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Will Remain Here.

Rev, w. e. Thayer, pastor of the
First Baptist church. who was called
to the South Main Street church of
Greenwood, announced to his congre-
cation Sunday that he had declined the
call and that he would remain in Lau-
rens. The decision of Mr. Thayer was
received with joy and satisfaction by
his congregation and, when the news
was spread on the streets Monday, the
citizens generally expressed their
pleasure at the announcement. Mr..
Thayer has heen the pastor Of the
church here for six years and his con-
gregaton has had to pass through a
period Of uneasiness nearly every year
since he has been here while he made
a decision whether or not to accept a
call from some influential church.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Mr.. John Bolts Office.

Mr.. John F. Bolt Is now located in
the Traynham building. occupying the
same office as Mr.. Ford Franks, the
cotton man. All papers that have not
been settled and are still in his hands
have been carried to the new office.
These Will be delivered either by Mr..
Bolt or his son, Mr.. Tom Bolt. Per-
sons owning papers are requested to
call at once and settle for them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Rents Martin Stable,

Mr.. Linwood Martin will move to
the city at an early date. hAs'- rent
ed the large stables OF Mr.. q. w. Mar
y. where he will conduct feed and
sale business. Just as soon as pre-
1arations are made. Mr.. Martin Will
build a new home on Farley avenue,
opposite the home of Mr.. John Hicks.
He is a welcomed addition to the city's
population.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
MAYORALTY CAMPAIGN
OFFICIALLY STARTED
Meeting of the City Democratic Club
Starts the Ball ArOlling. Two Cam
did0fps Ont

Meetlng OF the City Democratic Club
Starts the Ball Arolling. Two Cam
didates Out.
The meeting of the city democratic
club Thursday afternoon officially
started the campaign for the election
of city officers, a mayor and six alder
men. The meeting was called to or
der by Mr.. S. r. Todd, vice president,
after which the following officers were
elected for two years: r.. e. Babb,
president; s, r. Todd, vice presidents
Arthur Lee, secretary, e. w. Cope
land treasurer.
Executive Committee-Ward Nv.
G. Ross; Ward 2, E. w. Martin; Ward
3, r. s. Templeton; Ward 4, e. B.
Machen; Ward 5,J. T. Crews; Ward
6, ]. NJ. Clardy.
Enrolling Committee-Ward1 /, r. B.
Childress; Ward 2, Lester Simpson,
Ward 3, John Putnam; Ward 4, d. C.
McLaurin; Ward 5, John e. Switzer,
Ward 6, l.. B. Blackwell.
The first primary is little less than
a month distant, coming on Tuesday
the 18th Of February. SO far two can
didates for mayor have announced
themselves, G. M. Babb, the incum-
bent, and John M. Cannon, the well
known attorney of the city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Home Of Mr.. j. d. Harney Was Com.
pIetety Destroyed Last Week.

Home Of Mr.. j. ID. Harney Was Com.
pletety Destroyed Last Week.
Last Wednesday at about $50
o'clock IN the evening, the home OF
Mr.. J. d. Harney, on Chestnut street
was burned to the ground. The fire
was discovered by passerby but, un-
fortunately, after 1t had gained good
headway. The fire department re-
sponded promptly, and as is always
the case, rendered the best service
possible. Though the Harney home
was burned almost to the ground, 1t
was only the prompt and efficient
work OF the fremen that saved the
home OF Mr.. John Wright next door.
Through the quick work of those who
reached the scene early, much of the
household goods of Mr.. Harney was
saved. Both the house and the furn-
ishings were partly covered by in
surance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
To Omen Office Here.

DR., Jesse a. Clifton, OF Spartanburg,
was in the city several days ago and
announced that he would open an Of
fee here at an early date for the treat
ment Of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
He will make his home in Spartanburg
and make periodical visits to Lau-
rens. He states that he will he here
every other Saturday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
YOluminoua Hog.

Mr.. p. B. Bailey brought hog into
Laurens last week that weighed 60
pounds when dressed. The meat was
sold and netted the owner $5d.60 Mr.
Bailey is one Of Laurens countys most
progressive farmers and believes in
making money otherwise than through
cotton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Kings Daughters.

All members of the Kings Daugh-
ters are requested to send their state
and international dues to the treasur-
err Mrs. II. X. Aiken, 80 they can be
forwarded at the end OF the month.
Leila Wilkes,
Leader.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
LEES BIRTHDAY
is Gel EBRATED
and Around the Town of Clinton.
Other Items of Interest Gathered liz

Other Items of Interest Gathered In
Clinton, Jan. 21.-The biggest piece
of news Of the week from the stand
point of excitement is the appearance
of case of small pox at the Presby-
terian College last Sunday morning.
Several students left that day but the
danger of a panic has subsidized end
the scare seems to have subsided.
The case was contracted by the
student. it is supposed on a recent
trip. One Of his friends who has had
the disease is serving as nurse. Every
precaution is being taken to prevent
the spread of the disease. The stu
dents as we'll as the people of the
town generally are being vaccinated.
Lees Birthday Celebrated.
Monday morning at IL o'clock in
the graded school auditorium under
the auspices of Stephen ID. Lee chap
ter, U. ID. G. Lees birthday was cell
ebrated A very interesting program
was carried out under the supervision
Of Mr.. e. H. Hall. The college glee
club quartette sang THE Cross of
Honor, the graded school sang Tent
Ing tonight" Mr.. Spencer read a
most interesting paper prepared by
DR.. w. A. Stands on Lee and Jackson.
MISS Mamelle Langston, student of
the Thornwell Orphanage, read an
extract from DR.. j. O. Wilson'S able
address on Lee. The Rev. DR.. ia
cobs offered a feeling and appropriate
prayer. Miss Sallie Bell Mcmillan
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-22
Death Of Mrs. Adams.

Mrs. Lula Adams, mother of Mrs. B.
l.. King, and Miss Emma Adams, died
at 2 o'clock last Tuesday and was
buried at Shady Grove on Wednesday.
The sympatbes of the community
have gone out to the bereaved daugh-
ters and the family connection.
Change at the National Bank.
Mr.. j. s.. Craig has resigned the
presidency of the First National Bank
to return to his home at Tylersville.
He will be succeeded by Mr.. Butler
H. Boyd, who will be succeeded as
cashier by Mr.. George w. Copeland.
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(cOntinued on Page Four)
The evening world., 1913-05-05

". j." writes: ~ young man loves
me but he 10 hot-headsd. and when he
IL angry he says thinss which hurt me
very much. VIII you tell mo how to
make him stop acting that way?"
. I think It's up 10 him TO learn to con-
trCl his. temper.
"a. E., writes: '1s It proper for =
young girl to entertain young man
who has only called a few times on the
stairs In q boarding-house hallway?'
Il u hardly conventional.
&C. E." writes; "a young man paia
me considerable attention but I did not
care for him at that time. Now he calls
seldom and have found out that l
love him. What shall I doT'
Be nice to him when you do see him.
but It's pity you didn't know your
!. own mind earlier.
-
B." writes: "a certain youns
man end have been good friends for
sswersl years and have found that we
love each other. But he won't be In a
position 10 marry for few years
longer. Do you think ] An foolish u
The evening world., 1913-05-05


have opportunity 70 cultivate II.
Gov. 0ulssr has recently signed . BIN
70 make the pubic school Asuss . osn.
Ire Of eiv1e innusaos II every iosai
community in the state Of New Yerk.
The purpose Of shls msvsmsat 10 Dri-
MARTY to encourage eitissn apirit.
For II promises. N eject. that the
whole citizenship idea shall b stim-
ulatsd and 90 orsaniss itsslf - 70 3D.
vance the ends for vAe0 ne 0u1aie
school sg1sta. -.
In . word. II Jus, sss: eas sssp far
thsr than the present pNblis soaosl ilsa
which promotes the ctwuis!nG srts. and
sciences and sduoatss toward mailing
the .citisen.
With the new lev n win Be possible
for you and me 70 30 70 the school ~
The evening world., 1913-05-05
The Silent Bullet g d'; Ss,. H s{s, ;S &c.
By Arthur B. Reeve

versity. 'this promises % 10 IN unoemp
monty dimcuk Case" ,A,t
~ view Il aew." sail. u have
suspicions Of everybody cenoerned n It.
Even ne view Of the 0eAS. hat q y Q
oass Of sstoAs cue - ewsSWvouOAt
nerves. may explain H."
TT might even 30 . aatura1 le11hss
Craig ADDED. "ApA thAt w0ulA make 10
= greater mystery than svss-e caes tor
s am so' ss.! to a. tonight Vim tell ne
At the laboratory he salodAssA . glass
case and teois cut . little instrument
which looked Inc we horizontal Dsndu-
iums suspsnAsd by ans wires. There
was . hrUe magnet n1ar AA0h pendu-
lum. and the end Of each psndulwm bore
4 needle Wt1ch touched . circular drum
driven By oiook-woFek. Craig fused
with and adjusted the apparatus. whiis
aalA nothinG. for he'd long 80
learned that In applying . ncw AeDa-
Patus to doing old things CSssg Wa =
dumb - an oyster. untiI ~ wef8 wss
crowned WITH success.
We had no trouble In 6sttin6 In to see
yir. Vandam IN his seancbrocm. HIS
face vas familiar 10 me. for had seen
him in pubAo q number Of times. but II
looked stranssly sltsrsd. He was nsr-
vous, and showed his ass vsrv psrcsp-
tibly.
II was - the coroner's physician had
said. The house was Uttered with re-
mtnders OF cult. books, papers. curious
daubs Of paintings handsomely framed
ana photographs: hasy over-sxposurss
I should have called them. but Mr.. Xan-
dam took great pride In them. ana Ken
needy quite won him over BY Ms ~
niration for them. -
T,hey talked about the rapp!ngs. end
the old man explained where ana when
they occurred. They proceeded from z
little cabinet or closet at one end OF the
room. II was evident that he was 2
thorough believer IN them aad IN ths
messages they conveyed.
Craig carefully noted everything
about the room and then fell 10 admir-
ing tho spirit photographs. " sucf
they might b. called. -.
"Ths best Of all I do not display
they are too precious" said the ole
man. Would you like to see them
Craig sssented eagerly. and van
dam left US for y moment to get them
In an instant Craig had entered tn
cabinet, and In = dark corner on TIT
floor he deposited the mechanism III
had brought from the laboratory Thei
n. resumed his seat. shutting the Dol
In which he had brought the meahen
Ism. 80 that 1t would not appear ina
h. had left anything about the room
Artfully he led the conversation aioni
lines thst interested the old man until
he seemed to forget the hour. Not 60
Craig II kssw % wes nsardsS hall
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S'S' y31ESs|s'iiii:

have awful pictures prinssd Of him in
the newspapers ~ an elephant or .
donkey or things Of mat SORT" said
Mrs. Jarr. And II you are ssinS to say
II he gets UP early In the morning he'll
be PRECEDENT. why. I say It 10 wrong -
mislead the child. Your Uncle Henry
gets up early In the morning. and brays
about 1t I'll he goes to bed. II has never
tmads HIN Pres,dsn,. and Y never
will"
Icy slavinsly s.ys you've got to 70
to college before you can be President"
spoke UP Master Jarr. ''Ixsy slavinsky
says Il ne was President he would put
moving pictures In the schools. and hs'd
have classes In baseball. too" ....
Now. TN tell you whstii Do said
Mr.. Jarr. IT you are up early ell this
week you can 20 see the wild West eat-
urday. and lzsy s,svtnsky 90 90
along"
"oh. goody!' cried the boy.
And he hastened through his break.
fast and to school 70 spread the nSwU.
The next morning the bell rang from
below u 5 A. ~. and the whistle blew
| Up shrilly from the speakirs tube trom
the basement . o.,
IT'S me! 1zsy slavinsky!" came q
voice up the tube. II help the paper
man. and 80 Tn 10 can wiliie svory
morning 20 he can get up oily to see
the Wild West with mel
Mr.. Jarr. who had reused up think.
I, ing the place on fire. laid striot COM
mands on Master slavins,sy not to re-
peat the offenss But the next morn.
ing the bel, rang and the whistle blew
again. - %
IT'S me. 0ussis Bepisr!" called UP Q
! voice. I'm out NIT the meat for
, breakfast for my fathers. customers,
and Iszy eiAvinsasy says I'm 10 wake
W your wilAs u - 70 the VIVA West
shown
The nsxt morning and the next the
whistle blew and the ball rang till the
Jarr household was al reused (sll save
Gertrude. but the author Of the dis
turbancs was not discIoesd.
But. catching Master slsvinsky the
following evening. Mr.. Jarr save him
solemn warninH o.. I'D.
But" explained the boy. 'cowooya
and Prssidents Ill get up early, Mr..
Jarr. And willie and me wann 70 bs
'em both" \
Against such iaudabie ambitions
! what could Mr.. Jarr say?
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past twelve The more thsy talked the
more uncAnny did this house and room
Of spirits seem to me. In fact. was
rapidly reaching che p0int who're couid
have sworn that oncs or twice somsthing
incorporeal brushed by me.
Rap! rapi rap! vspi rap!. -y..,. :
Five times oAms . Curiousiy hollow
noiss from the caSinsG" II II had essa
possible / should certainly have aed. II
was 90 sudden and unexpected. The
hall clock downstairs struck the half.
hour In those chimes written BY Handel
for II. Paurs.
Craig leaned over to me and whispsreA
hoarseiy. Keep psrfsctly stiii-don't
move . hand or foot"
The old man seemed utterly 70 have
fersottsa Us. "is that you. Johnr Ne
asked sxpectantly.
Rapi rap! rap came the reply,
II, Mary strong enough to speak to
Rap! rspi
us she happyr'
Rapl rspi
'wAas nskss Ass saAasVys WhaA