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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
ROADS THAT GO SOMEWHERE
NOW AN INCESSANT DEMAND
Ono Plan Would Connect All State
Capitals With Highways.

Roads to 20 somewhere" is an cI.
preston heard necessarily in conncc-
ton with the country wide attention
to the Improvement o. the highways
n road cA ending across II township.
of course, has value; it has increased
value when it goes across Il county: 1t
has considerably increased value when
1t extends across IL state. but Il Is OF
infinitely more value when 1t extends
from state to state across the CONT
nent
IF | had my way about il | would
build great national system of roads
leading from our national capital to
the capital OF every state in the I'm
ion. Some say that that would bank
rupt the government. Have YOU ever
stopped to think what It would cost?
Probably $4,000 miles would complete
trunk line through every capital TO
build the best road that modern en-
ginccring has devised would make the
average about $4,000 per mile. The
western half of these roads will cost
whole lot less than the eastern half.
Eighteen thousand miles multiplied by
$4,000 makes $216OOO.0OO. We have
spent millions of dollars upon the i'm
provcmcnt of rivers and harburS ana
millions of dollars ON the Improvement
of the Panama canal" said j. NJ.
Lowe, president of the National Old
Trails Ocean to Ocean road. the other
day.
In connection with road matters. va,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
BAD ROADS DID 1T.

farmer old so we've been told
With team OF horses strong
Drove down the road with heavy
load
While singing his merry song.
But his m.rth in song was not so
long.
For his horses gave a leap.
AS he ran amuck in the mud he
stuck
Clear up to his axles deep
Bad roads did IL.
And a wheelman gay went out one
For joyful morning spin
with the weather bright. his heart (
was light
AS he left the country inn.
But he went not far when he felt n (
jar
Which started his troubles and {
cares.
lie was laid up i'll. while the doc
tors bill
Came in with the one for repairs. (
Bad roads did It!
In an automobile of wood and steel
a millionaire prim and neat
went out for ride by the rivers {
side
In style that was hard to beat.
But. alas, he found that the broken
ground
And the ruts and the holes so {
great ,
Had smashed a wheel OF his auto :
mobile.
What he said we cannot relate
Bad roads did II.
Harry Eilard in Cincinnati Com (
mercial Tribune.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
GOVERNOR BLEAsE SAYS NAY.
Tells BnrnMell SheriH Can't Arrest
Alleged Georgia Fugitive Without
Rcquisition Papers.

Barnwell, August l6-Governor
BleaSe has placed Sheriff j. b. Nor
ris. OF this county. in very emhar-
RAISING position by his refusal last
night TO allow the Barnwell official to
arrest an alleged murderer from Goor-
eia Sherifi Morris had been request
ed by the sheriff OF Richmond county
Georgia, to be on the lookout for Will
Rush. negro, who is charged with
having committed murder last Dccem-
Der. Rush was located AT Olar and n
warrant for his arrest was sent to
the sheriff here. Capt Morris went
to Olar last night to get his man and
found him in the employ of Or. Law
ton liartzog. DR.. Hartzog objected TO
being deprived of his cook. and asked
that he be allowed to communicate
with Governor Blcase He did this
over the telephone and the Governor
informed Capt. Morris that he had no
right TO arrest the negro without re-
QUESTION papers. Governor Blease. IL
Is said. told DIR. Hartzog that If reuui-
Sluon papers were gotten out that he
would set date for a hearing that
as the Georgia officers refused to ar
rest iuSltiNcs wanted in this State
they would be accorded the same
treatment, the reference doubtless be
ing TO the Iachry case. Having no 9th
er recourse sheriff Morris was obliged
TO leave Olar without his prisoner
The affair has caused considcrablc
adverse criticism OF the governor. both
mere and at Olar In addition Shcrim
Norris is embarrassed over not being
aOle TO arrest men for the Georgia
authorities. who he says. have always
done all that they could to assist him
in arresting criminals wanted in This
county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
Remarkable Cure of D,scutcr,

was attacked with dyscntcry
about July 18th, and used the doctors
medicine and other remedies with no
reIlel' only getting worse all the time.
was unable to do anything and my
weight dropped from li5 to 125 pounds
| suffered for about two months when
was advised to use Chambcrlain's $
Collie, Cholera and Darrhoca Remedy.
used two bottles of it and il gave
me permanent relief" writes b. w.
Hill OF SNOW Hill, y. c. For sale by
all dealers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
LITTLETON COLLEGE

For more than 80 years wo have
been training girls and young women
for successful teaching and for useful
ness in life. We furnish scholarships
to young women preparing to teach
and free tuition to all students who
take instruction III our Practice and
Observation School
We guarantee positions to all teach
"rs who compete our courses OF study.
FOR catalogue address j. Nj. Rhodes,
Ihttlcton, y. C.. 52-Ct
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
John M. Graham Will Can.
sci Contract.
HELD FIVE YEAR
CONTRACT WITH STATE
Rather Than Have Litigation Graham
Decides To Abide by Ruling OF Leg
islature to Abolish The Mill. Is At
Present Employing 90 of The 400
COnNicts at The State Pen.

Anderson, Aug l7.-Henry w. Glenn,
one of the five directors of the State
Penitentiary, stated tonight that Capt.
John Nj. Graham, who holds five
year contract. dated three years ago,
for the labor employed in the hosiery
MILL appeared before the board at
the meeting held in Columbia on last
Thursday and announced that he
would submit without any litigation
to the order abolishing the mill on No
vember l, next, at which time his con-
tract will be cancelled. Capt Graham
stated that he preferred to conclude
his contract, but that he thought best
to abide by the action Of the legisla-
ture and that he would turn over the
20 convicts employed by him to the
board November /, without any effort
to retain them.
Director Glenn says that the board
having this assurance from Capt. Gra-
ham discussed the matter of employ
ing the labor now engaged in the ho-
siery mill, but no definite action would
be taken until next Wednesday week,
when an adjourned meeting would be
held in Columbia.
The directors. it is said arc unani-
nous in believing that the state is re-
ceiving as much as it could get for the
labor by the present contract with
Capt. Graham, and at the same time
the labor is being we'll cared for. The
matter of grinding lime by the labor
for agricultural purposes was propos-
ed by Capt. Mobley, one of the direc-
tors, but this suggestion did not meet
with unanimous favor in the board
meeting.
Letters were addressed TO all State
penitentiaries to learn what disposi-
tion is made of the convict labor, and
when the board meets next week they
will have replies giving valuable in
formation to guide them to some con
clusion. There are about four hundred
conNicts in the penitcntiary now, ana
OF this number 225 arc employed in
the mill. The remaining 80 arc en-
PloHeu dDoul th" fehltcntlarN Naru or
iii the BUILDINGS, while a large number
are unable to do any labor at all The
proposition to send the ablc-bodicd
men out on the country roads does not
meet with favor because the directors
say that the apportionmcnt to each
county will not be more than three or
four more would be unwsc because
OF these few convicts VIII be too
heavy on the counties Then, too, they
think this move would he unwise be-
cause of these class OF criminals now
behind the walls of the Pcnitcntiary.
Capt. Glenn admits that the directors
are up against a big proposition and
he is not willing to make any prcdic-
ton as to what Will be done
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
Citation for Letters of Administration


State of South Carolina,
County Of Laurens.
By o. G. Thompson, Probate Judge:
Whereas Cora f. NcCord hade suit
to me, to grant her Letters of Admin
istrat:on OF the Estate and effects of
Luther A McCord.
These are therefore, to ci'a and al
monish all and singular the kindred
AMI creditors of the said luther A.
!IcGord, deceased, that Mcy Be and
appear lnfore me, iii Mr. Court Of
Probate. to be held a LrIv"ns Court
House. aurcNs, S. c., Sn the :" nd day
of August, 1913 next, after publication
hereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon.
to show cause, if any they have WHY
the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand this 9th day
of August Anno Domin 1913
o. c. Thompson,
3-N Probate Judge.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
PLANS FOR ILLINOIS ROADS.
Would Allow Various Counties to De-
fray All Expenses

fray All Expenses.
Hard road building came into the H.
linois senate in new form when Al.
bert c. Clark of Chicago put i'm bill
providing for n county road system
1t provides for referendum plan of
appointing three county road commits
sioners in county that may decide to
take up hard road building. These
points are urged in favor of the plan:
First It is an equitable plan, spread
ing the cost of constructing main roads
over all the taxable property in the
county.
Second.-It tends to make continuous
main roads, with no breaks at the
township lines. This desirable feature
Is never attained under the township
plan, while town line roads Invariably
suffer.
Third.-Money enough is secured to
improve difficult pieces of road that
could never be touched under township
supervision.
Fourth.-Under the county plan there
are always two experienced men on the
board. This tends to retain skilled EN-
ployecs in their positions, and 1t is true
that county roads, rs rule. are dis
tinguishable by their superior work.
manlike features
Fifth.-Thc county plan tends to
economize in the matter of road build
ing equipment,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
The Best Pnin Killer.

Bucklens Arnica Salve when applied
to cut, bruise, sprain, burn or scald.
or other injury of the skin will i'm
mediately remove all pain. T.. e.
Chamberlain of Clinton. Me. says: at
robs cuts and other injuries of their
tcrrors. AS a healing remedy it's
equal don't exist" Will do good for
you. Only 25c at Laurcns Drug Co.
and Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20

Don lose your clothes. IL or i'm
u"Iioie INK, stamping pad and rubber
stamp Tor 40 cents. different stamp
lor every member of the family, 20
cents each Advertiser Printing co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20
WATTS MILLS
+. 49, - .... . y

Watts Mill, Aug. 1S.-Thc sick of
this community are improving Mr..
Brownlee and daughter, also MIR.
Charlie Pulley, who have been sick
with fever, are able to be out again.
Rev. G. C.. Hedgepeth preached two
strong sermons at Lucas Avenue Bap-
tist church Sunday. At the morning
service he preached on Giving, and at
the evening service he preacchd on
The Growing Church. Bro Hcdgcpeth
is a strong and able pastor, not only
in the pulpit but he is a most excel
lent worker among the people and in
the homes, K is safe to say that great
aud lasting good has already been &C
complished by his noble work among
the people. The church is growing,
both in numbers and spiritually.
On next Saturday evening at :
o'clock an ice cream supper Will be
given by the Sunbeam Band at the
school house. Everybody is invited
to come.
Mn. and Mrs. ] NJ. Moore ana family
visited at Mr W. a. Moor sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-08-20

Completely changed, remodeled and
returnlshed Accommodation. CUISINE
and service equal to anything in the
city. Rates $500, $3.50, $500. Single
meals soc. Rooms large and airy,
building only three stories high and
absolutely safe
A. A. GATES, Proprietor,
Formerly Of the Mansion House.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03
ARRANGING FOR
 HORsEsHOER'S CONVENTION
Will Meet in New London in Latter
 Part of April.

M. E. Ring. president of the Con necticut branch of the National Asso- citation of Horseshoers, and State Organizer William B. Shannon of Hartford were in New London 1as week making arrangements for the annual convention of the state associ- alton which will be held there We'd nesday, April 23. The state officers were accompanied by William Black burn, sercetary of the Norwich local.
 The state association will be the guest of New London local, 42S.- There will be a morning session and at noon a banquet will be served, followed by an afternoon session. The hotel at which the banquet will be served has not been chosen.
 It is expected that 100 members of the association from all over the state will attend In addition there will be 35 or 40 travelling statesmen. Hard ware concerns always send a number of representatives to these conven- tions to demonstrate goods
 The Horseshoers' association is one of the strongest of the kind in the state. Among it's objects is to keep its members in touch with the most scientific methods.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03
Music Teacher Confesses Robbery
Benjamin A. Morgan Arrested in Putnam After Thefts at Home of E. H. Berry Here-Took Money and Goods Valued at $7O-TeIs Where He Has Sent the Goods- Part of the Money Him.

Late Saturday afternoon Policeman Charles Smith went to Putnam and returned from there with Benjamin A. Morgan, who gives Brookline, Mass, as his home, and is wanted here for the theft of about s70 worth of money and property from the home of FL more H. Barry, No. F Oak street. last Friday. Morgan was arrested by the Putnam police Saturday. after he had woman at whose house he had engag- ed board. As several blank checks are missing from a check book belonging to MT. Berry. it is probable that a for bery charge also be preferred against him.
 According to Captain Linton. he has confessed to taking money and vari ous articles from the Berry house. The sum of s23 which was found on the man when he was searched at police headquartrs, Is part of the s21.50, which he got from the home of MT. Berry, the prisoner admitted.
 Morgan gave the name oI Merrill when he applied at MT. Berry's last Wednesday for a place to board and take his meals. He had a music roll with him, and said he was music teacher with twenty pupils in Willi- mantle and eight here His appear ance inspired confidence, and he was rceived and given a room.
 Friday MT. and Mrs. berry sepnt the day out of town, telling their boarder that thege were to be away for the day. Upor their return, Morgan or Merrill or Ernest Nelson, which was another name he gave, was not there. Seeing a pair of scissors with their points broken off Mrs. Berry started to look around, and seen found that
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Henry G. Huntinaton.

At s.30 o'clock Saturday morning ths death of Sarah Ruggles Gladding, wife of Henry G. Huntington, occurred at her home in Hartford. Mrs. Hunting ton had been i'll with grip for the past few days and seemed to be recovering, but suffered a relapse and passed away, her death coming as a shock to her many friends. Mrs. Huntington was the daughter Of Samuel Giadding and was born in Providence At one time she attended Dr. Webster's scho JI in this city and later was united in marriage with Henry Huntington. who about twenty years ago conducted 2 furniture business in the building now used by the Del-Hoff hotel. Later fe was em pIoyed in q local bank after : wards locating in New York. For the past few years he has made his home in Hartford.
 Mrs Huntington leaves her husband. two sons. Samuel Huntington and Henry Huntingdon and one daughter Mrs. Frank Harrington, all of Hart ford, and a brother Frank Giadding The deceased was a niece of the late Henry RuggIes. Burial will be In Yam tic cemetery, this city, today.
 Mrs. Erwin R. Smith.
 Following a short illness, Joseph R Young, wife of Erwin R. Smith of Pearl street extension, died about II o'clock Friday night as the result of a surgical operation.
 Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Young and was born in this city 43 years ago On June 1, 1898. she was united in marriage with Erwin R. Smith by Rev. James J. Smith. MT. Smith, who is a native of Dublin, Ireland, is a foreman in the plant of the Crescent Arms company Besides her parents and husband, she leaves two children, aged 12 and : years There are two brothers. An drew J. and Daniel Young, of Greene vile, and two sisters. Miss Mary T. Young, who lives at home, and Mrs. Daniel J. Williams. of Pearl street
 Mrs. Smith was a loyal wife and an ideal mother and was always ready to do any service that would assist thos near and dear to her. She leaves many warm friends whose sympa thy goes out to the grief stricken family.
 Sylvester Wade.
 The death of Sylvester Wade at the age of 8S occurred on Saturday eve n ing about o'clock at his home ir Qakdale. He had suffered from a ean- cerous trouble for some time. M-. Wade was one of the oldest residents Of : town. of which he was q native Ee was a Civil war veteran, going to He Is survived by two sons Gerard and Austin.
 Mrs. 9. J. Morrisssy.
 The death of Mrs. D. J. Morrissey of this city occurred on Saturday evening at S.45 o'clock at the Norwich state hospital, to which she had been removed last Tuesday, following an illness for the last 1a months with nephrtis For the last eight or nine months her condition had been seri ous. Mrs. Morrissey was born in Boston g wears ago. She had been 2 resident of this city for 2 number of years and Is survived by her husband
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03
FOUND INNOCENT OF
 SERIOUS CRIME CHARGE Samuel Siosbere Discharqe After
 Trial in City Court.

Samuel Slosberg. young man re- siding on the West Side, was acquit- ted and discharged in the city court on Saturday afternoon after the tria of the case in which he was accused of serious offense against a young woman of about his own age
 In dfscharging the accused, Judge Brown said in part:
 It Is evident that this girl is to be- come 3. mother and this man, Mike Lebeck. will be the father Of the child. It is true such a thing may happen, but on the other hand, one can be ac- cused who is perfectly innocent of such a charge, and 1 firmly believe that this young man. Samuel Slosberg. had nothing to do with it. Judging from the evidence given by various citizens as to his character and his family surroundings. I think that 1t is a1- most next to impossible for him to commit himself to the said charge I therefore not only discharge him. but take great pleasure in doing so.''
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03
BLACK WALNUT ALTAR
 TO THE GOOD TEMPLARs Presented by Amos A. BaldWin-His s
 Own Werknn anship.

Amos A. Baldwin has presented the Good Templars a handsome mahogany and black walnut altar MT. Baldwin made the altar by his own handiworlz and il is an excellent example of work manship It will be used for the first time at the meeting of the Good Fem m- plars this evening. Among other bus.- ness matters to come before the meet ing will be the completion of the plans for the open meeting that will be he'G at the Buckingham Nj emorial Tuesday evening. when Dr. E. C. Chfpn1an of New London will speak upon The Con servation of Mankind. showing the eff fects of alcohol from the standpoint of a physician. Other features of ths evening will consist of violin solos b., Gilmour.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03

the desk had been priced open and that $30 in bills was missing from it Mrs Berry found that $1.5o was gone from a handbag which he had left in the house. and it was further discoy- cred that several blank cheeks had been torn from MT Berrys check book. Various articles, such as hand kerchiefs rings, and articles of cloth- ing were also gone, the whole with the money amounting to about $70 in val ue. Mir. Berry estimated. They later found out that their boarder had bor- rowed $2 from a man who takes his meals at the house. He had visited the Arcanum club and borrowed the money from him there.
 When searched here by the police, Morgan was found to have a dolly and Handkerchief which came from the Berry house. He also had an express nam on Friday to an address in Mid dletown He acknowledged that this was the stuff which he and taken from Mr Berry's, the police say.
 Captain Linton was in comm unica- tion with the Middletown chief on Sunday regarding Morgan The police said they knew him, but not much about him, as he had only been there a short time.
 The prisoner also had two gold watches, one an Elgin with the initials B. W. M engraved on the cover. This he said he had bought from a man who was hard up and wanted to raise some money. The other watch was a Waltham which he said he had bought for his own use. He also had q small bottle of red liquid marked Carmine He could nto explain what he carried this for.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03
Mission at FitchviI,e Church.

Through their pastor and chaplain Rev. David O'Dennell. the Holy Name society of St. Johns church, F1tchvil1e has succeeded in securing a Dominican Fla ther from New Haven to conduct 2 mission in St. Johns church, Fitch vile. this week. It is several years since a mission was held in this lit L mission church of st. Andrews parish of Colchester and 1t Is expected tha' a large number will be present at each service from the time the n1iss,n n opens Wednesday, evening to the closing lecture Sunday afternoon. Sur day morning the Holy Name society will ge te communion in a body.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03
PERSONAL

| Mrs. AIvah Geer of Waterford has gone to Florida.
 l William Kirby of Danielson was the week end guest of relatives on Lincoln 1 avenue
 l w. w. Evans of Norwich, school su- pervisor. was visiting schools in Kill ingworth last week.
 Mrs Mary E. Curley of Norwich, was recent visitor with Mrs. Annie T. Henley of New London.
 Leonzo Young attended the sta g convention of moving picture machin , operators at New Haven on Sunday.
 Miss Sarah B. Hemings, who was in Norwich Friday calling on friends, re- turned to Hartford Saturday morning.
 Mrs. Harvey Harrison and daughter Leonore of Franklin, Mass. have been guests the past week of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Berard of the East Side.
 Frank E. Peckham and son Howard of the East Side left Saturday nisEt for Washington, D. C.. to be in at tendance at the inaugural ceremonies
 Mrs. D. Paul Duggan of Deep River is visiting in Norwich while her hus- band, Representative Duggan is in Washington to attend the inaugura- tion.
 Christopher G. Newbury of New London and his cousin, Andrew E. Good, of Cromwell, who were in Nor wich Friday to bid farewell to relatives sailed from New York for Galveston on steamer San Jacinto Saturday Galveston, on their way to California for a months trip.
 Mrs. Daniel Harrison. accompanied by her grandson, Master Edward Wentworth, who have been visiting Mrs. Harrison's daughter, Mrs. An thony Berard, of the East Side, left Saturday for Franklin, Mass. where they will pass a week before returning to their home in Sanford. Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-03
Caught Runaway Horse.

David Fishkin made a pIucl<y and clever stop of a runaway horse Sun day afternoon in West Main street near the corner of High. The horse with an express wagon attached had started from West Main street just above the fire station, gene westward to Mechanic street, through Mechanic to Spring. down Spring to High and down High to West Main again where Mr. Fishkih caught him.
 He get held ef q shaft and then of the harse's nese as he had ne bride eH, The haFse had been left stand ing in the street te feed without q bfidIe.
 About the tifae MH Fshkin grabbed hina the horse fell and was then held down. Tile damage dane te the ~agea was slight.