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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
PROGRESS ON FUND
FOR MILES COLLEGE
Enthusiasm Marked Yesterdays Jubi-
lee Convention of ColOred
Methodist Church

Enthusiasm marked Fridays session
of the jubilee eonvocation of the Col
ored Methodist Episcopal church. held
in Smith park, in interest of Miles Me-
mortal college. Strenuous efforts were
made to raise the $4,000 necessary to
complete the facilities of the institu-
tion according to the present plans and
according to Bishop Williams, success
is in sight A good .natured challenge
was read from Bishop Nj. +. Jamison
of Texas, which stirred the pride of
the Alabamians, and made several min
listers rise and pledge $1OO in cash be-
fore they would allow the Texas con-
ference to surpass them in raising
money for education. To the statement
of S. j. Elliott of the Alabama confer
ence that he would give s100, Or. James
A. Bray, presiding elder OF the Birming-
ham district Of the north Alabama con-
ference, replied that as many men could
be found in the north Alabama confer
ence who would give 800 as in any
other conference. He pledged 800.
He Pledged $1OO
The South Carolina conference, over
which Bishop Williams also presides,,
sent by Dr. n. c. Cleaves of Columbia
S400 for the work of Miles Memorial
college, which DR.. Cleaves presented in
a neat and happy speech. In the mean
time the committee of 100 appointed
yesterday, has been hard at work dur
ing the day in the effort to secure
$1,000 from interested people i'll Bir-
mingham
Three conferences in the central Ala
bama conference reported today
$110A.01, which brings total TO date up
20 =, kx,,1
district conferences in the central Ala
bama conference and all in the Ala
bama conference.
Several addresses of much weight
were delivered yesterday. Dr. A. Nj.
Moore of Nashville of the Methodist
Episcopal church, south, delivered the
principal address ON rThe Training OF
the Ministry"
Lucy Laney, principal of the llaines
institute, made another strong address,
pleading for the education of the
young. other addresses We're made dur
ing the day by Bishop Elias Cottrell
of Holly Springs Miss, Bishop Isaac
Lane of Jackson, Tenn, and DR.. w.
II. Nixon of Selma. presiding elder OF
the African Methodist Episcopal church.
An open forum was held in the aft
ernoon at which several five minute
addresses We're made by ministers at
tending the convocation. among them
Revs. O. c. Watts. J. H. Grffiss, K. NJ.
Mckenzie. +. NJ Bailey. NJ H. Smith
and G. \. Thomas
Practically the major portion of the
session today Will be occupied in the
hearing of the remainder OF the re-
ports from the central Alabama con-
ference and from the Alabama confer
ence. What is then lacking to make up
the $4,000 will be raised by volun-
tary contributions? one address is on
programme. which will be delivered by
DR.. l., c. Branscomb. pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church. south. on
"The Minister as Leader Services
will be held in the tent at Smith park
both morning and afternoon sunday.
Bishop Williams and Bishop cottrcll
are scheduled to preach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
Well Known Lawyer Robbed =

4 Sneak th1ef Stole the gold watch
and coat of Judge James nj. Russell
in his office at 21S1a Twenty first
street yesterday morning. Judge Rus
sell had taken off his coat and vest
and, stepping outside his office for a
few moments, gave the opportunity for
someone to come in and relieve the
well known attorney of his timcpiece
and part of his wearing apparel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
Suits Filed

Among the suits filed yesterday in the
city court were the following:
Dave Barrett rs. birmingham Boiler
works, 5000 damages claimed for alleged
personal injuries.
j. Z. Rener vs.. Asliin x Marine COM
pany, $4,000 damages claimed for an al
legged publication of false and malicious
letter.
Reuben Cunningham VS.. Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company, $1,000
damages FOR alleged personal injuries.
Esse NJ. Williams Us. Southern Railway
company,S 1900 damages claimed by the
plaintiff, who alleges she was carried
beyond her destination.
Max Karpeles, administrator of the es-
tate of Nathan Lowenstein, VS.. Brming-
ham Ice Factory company, $4,000 damages
claimed for the death of the intestate.
Mrs. Mary Naming VS.. Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company, 5000
damages claimed. the plaintiff alleging
She was carried beyond her destination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
Baldwin Gins Make Full Time

Bay Minette. September 12.-(Special)
Cotton gins are running more steadily
III Baldwin county the last few days than
tie earlier part of the week. The weather
during the last few days has been ex
cellent for cotton and all other crops.
The reports generally from over the coun-
ty are more optimistic than they were
earlier in the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
Weather Forecast

Washington, September 12.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers
Saturday and Sunday; slightly cooler Sat
urday.
Georgia. Fair Saturday; Sunday fair in
east, local showers and cooler in west
portion.
Tennessee: Showers Saturday; cooler in
east portion; Sunday fair and warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
COUNTY GRAND JURY
MAY REPORT TODAY
Board of Registrars Had
Busy Time Yesterday
THE CITY JUDGESHIP
Understood Contest Is Now Between
Judge and Pugh-Criminall Docket
Is Concluded-Suits Filed
Yesterday
THE CITY JUDGESHIP

The grand jury for the fall term Whicl
has been in session since September ]
will probably make its first partial re
port TO Judge William f. Fort this morn
ing and return a number of true bills
The grand jury has been very busy since
the session commenced and has exam
ined a large number of witnesses daily
Nothing has been given out sas to the
nature of its deliberations or the result
of the findings. Assistant Solicitor Ec
Winston is attending the sessions of the
grand Jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
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Auto Ride for Normal Girls

Florence. September 12.-(Specia!.)--The
Baraca class of the Methodist church ten
dered an automobile driveA to The yourg
ladies OF the new dormitory this after
noon at clock. They were driven over
the eitg out to Wildwood park and down
to the Tennessee river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
HOUSTON GUANO CO,
BURNS At DOTHAN
Plant Totally Destroyed by
Fire Entailing Loss
of $4,000

Dothan, September 12.-(Special)- AT 8
o clock tonight the plant of the Houston
Guano company, located near the center
OF the business section of the city, was
totally destroyed by fire. The building
was frame affair and burned so rapidly
that il could not be saved.
Dothan's new auto fire truck did fine
work, and the firemen were able to con-
me the flames to the fertilizer factory
Several Central of Georgia freight cars
standing on the factory siding We're dam
aged. The loss amounted to $500. covered
by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
Burns Receives Commission

Bay Minctte. September 12.-(Special.)
j. C. Burns received his commission from
the postoffice department at Washington
Thursday and took his place in the post
office at once. Mrs. +. |. Dinwiddie, the
retiring postmistress, will stay for few
days until the new official becomes ae-
cGstomed TO the duties of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
Sheffield Schools Open Monday

Sheffield, September 12.-tSpeeial.)-Th
public schools of Sheffield will open on
next Monday. All the city school build
ings have heen put in excellent condition
for this occasion. The teachers will meet
at the school tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
ArOuscs the Liver und PuriHcs Il
iblOOd

The Old Standard general strengthcn-
Ing tonic, GROVES TASTEI.ESS chill
tonic. arouses the liver to action. drives
Malaria out OF the blood and builds up
the system. For adults and children. Soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
Board of Revenue

The regular monthly meetings, of the
Board OF control Of the lIillman hospital
and of the almshouse have been held by
the members of the board of revenue and
other members of the boards. The meet
ing in each instance was largely of a
routine nature. The reports OF the officers
of each institution were received and
acted upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13
O. s. Matthews Very III

O. s. Matthews. is very seriously i'll at
the Birmingham inhrmary In West End
with appendicitis, ana grave doubts are
entertained about his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-13

miniature fair was held last night OF
the lawn of DR.. and Mrs l.. V. Stabler.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
WARRIOR CREEK.

Warrior Creek, June 9.-Mrs. Su-
san Anderson of Laurens is spending
some time with her brother. MIR. j. O.
Fowler
MI. Clifton Brownlee entertained
at luncheon Sunday. Those enioying
his hospitality were Mr.. and Mrs. G.
E. knight and sons of Barksdale. Mrs
.. f.. Fowler and Leroy Patterson OF
Lanford, Mrs. Mary Brownlec, Misses
Eta and Erilla and Mr.. Bascom
Brownlce and Masters Raymon, Ralph
and Ithiel Burns.
Misses Erilla Brownlec and Caroline
Fowler returned Friday from week s
visit to Grecnville, where they at
tended commencement exercises at
q. f. c. and Furman university.
Miss Nora Patterson of Lanford. is
the guest of her aunt, Miss Ruth Mar
tin.
Mrs. NJ. w. w. Fowler spent last
week with her daughter, Mrs. r. A.,
Drummond, of Lanford.
News reached here Yesterday that
Mr.. i. A. Drummond was seriously i'll
at nome in Lanford. 1t is hoped that
he will soon recover.
MIR. Walter Ball and family and
Miss Lottie c. Cannon of Gray Court
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus
stevens Sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
DANDRUFF GERMS
ARE RESPONSIBLE
For Grey, Faded, Dry, Life
less and Falling Hair.

No new, healthy hair can grow If
your scalp is covered with Dandruff
Get rid of 1t at once with Hays Hair
Health. There is nothing so reliable
so sure to relieve the itching and irri.
tatlon; to thoroughly cleanse the scalp
o. Dandruff. Get bottle TODAY. n
few applications will remove Dandruff
restore the grey hair to it's natural,
youtnfu' color and bring back the vi,
taiity, lustre and beautY>to your hair.
i,und eds of people wyite us every day
that Hays Hair Health has been the
only really satisfactory preparation
@ onat they have ever used for Dandruff
and grey hair.
Your druggist will guarantee it.
free: Sign this adv. and take 1t to the
following druggists and get a soc. bot.
tie of Hays Hair Health and a 25c
cake of Harfina Soap, for Soc; or 81. 90
Dsa ooetle or Hays Hair Health and two
@hc. cakes of Harfina Soap Free, for ST.
Fer sale and recommended by
LAURENS DRUG co.
Special Agents
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
LANFORD NEWS.

Lanford, June 9.-Capt. j. w. Ian
ford has new threshing outfit and is
doing some good work. The grain
crop is very good in this section but
the fruit crop almost failure. Veg
etables and fried chicken are plenti-
full.
There will be an ice cream supper
II the grove at j. w. Lanford's
Thursday night, June ~. The pub
lie is invited. If it is raining Thurs
day night will have it Friday night.
The continued rain has put n stop
to farm work for a while.
The college students are coming
home from the different colleges: MIR.
Jimmie Willis and Mr.. Frank Drum
mond have arrived from Furman. Mr..
Baxter Deshiclds and Mr. Charlton
Patterson from Wofford. Misses Min
ME and Matte Cooper from Hat
Springs. \. c. The town has already
put on new life. so many young peo-
pie.
Mrs. Lena Moore is spending the
week in Laurens this week.
Mr.. Vance Johnson spent Sunday
with his parents here.
Mrs. Martha Hurbert has returned
home from an extended visit at Ow-
ings Station.
Mr. e. G. Allen Of Spartanburg.
was in town Monday representing the
Union Central Life Insurance com
pany.
Mr.. W. p. Patterson is in Spartan
burg for Wofford commencement.
Mrs. Alice Mills and Miss Bell Pat
terson spent the week end at Pacolet
with Mr. and Mrs. Gossett.
Mr.. Tay Drummond is very i'll.
Mr.. T. r. Wolff and Mr.. Jimmie Pat
terson are on the sick list this week.
Miss Ruth Patterson is at home
from Spartanburg for the summer.
Mrs. j. r.. Franks has returned
from visit to Spartanburg.
ute number OF the young people
from here attended the closing exer-
ciscs of the Hillsville school. They
report fine play.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
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EDEN NOTES.
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8 II s 6 8 s 8 s s s 8 8 8 8 s 8 8 8 8 8
Eden, June S.-Nr. and Mrs. l.. r.
Brooks spent Thursday night with
Mr.. w. e. Gray and family.
Carl Reeves has returned home af
ter successful years work teaching
at Waynesboro, Va.
Mr.. c. V. Hipp and Horace Gray
spent the latter end of the week in
Mountville.
Grady Babb and sister Miss Jeno-
wee Babb spent Saturday night with
Mrs. Betsy Babb of the Green Pond
section
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Sullivan of Lau-
rens, visited Mrs. l.. r. Brooks last
week
Miss Sue Gray has returned nome
after pleasant visit with Mrs. J. A.
Armtrong of Laurens.
Miss Sadie Gray spent Thursday
night with Miss Bruce Gray of GRAY
Court
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
II. c. Godfrey.
NJ. C. Godfrey.
Guaranteed Eczema Remedy

The constant itching. burning, red
ness, rash and disagreeable effects of
eczema, letter, salt rheum, itch, piles
and irritating skin made clear and
smooth with DIR. Uobsons Eczema
Ointment. Mr. ]. Cleveland, of Bath
ILL.,, says: 81 had hczcma twenty-five
years and had flied everything. All
failen When | found Dr. Hobsons
Eczema Ointment | found cure"
This ointment is the formula of a ply
sician and has been in use for years
not an experiment. That is why we
can guarantee it. All druggists. or by
mail. Price SOC Pfciffer Chemical CO.,
Philadelphia and ST Louis.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
1855 1918
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

South Cardinals Oldest College
129th year begins September 26th
Entrance examinations at all the
county-seats on Friday, July 11th, at
9 a. m.
Full four year courses lead to the
b. "A. and b. S. degrees.
A free tuition scholarship is assign
ed to each county OF the State.
Spacious buildings and athletic
grounds, well equipped laboratories,
uneXcelled library facilities, and the
finest Museum Of Natural History in
the South
Expenses reasonable. For terms
and catalogue, address
HARRISON RANDOLPH,
4f-tf President
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
START YOUR LIVER,
DON'T STOP WORK
DOdson'S Liver Tone Acts Mildly, but
Surely. Liyens Up the Liver and
You Stay On Your Feet.
Yours truly,
II. j. MOORE.
| rennair

Dodson's Liver Tone Acts Mildly, but
Surely. Liyens Up the Liver and
You Stay On Your Feet.
1t is the experience Of calomel us
ers that if they take enough of the
drug to have the desired effect, it Sc
riOusly interferes with their work the
day after. But this is the least i'm
portant item, for calomeI is often a
dangerous drug and acts on the sys-
TEN violently.
Get bottle of the pleasant. safe and
perfectly harmless Dodson's Liver
Tone, guaranteed to take the place of
calomel. Instead of making you feel
worse the next day it makes you feel
better-and you actually are better,
for no remedy in the whole world liv-
ems up the liver, regulates the bowels
and really reiuvenates the system any
better than this dose.
You are the sole Judge of its mer-
it's The Laurens Drug Co. is fully au-
thorized to hand you back your money
without question if it fails to please
you-and relieve you.
Remember, if YOU feel constipated
and bilious, what YOU need is Dod-
sons Liver Tone large bottle and
a good guarantee for 90 cents from
Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
NO LIQUOR ELECTION.
Hampton County Board Refuses TO
Order Voting.

Order Voting.
hampton, June G.-Liquor has been
one OF the burning Questions in Hamp-
ton county for the past few weeks. A
number OF petitions have been circu-
lated among the citizens, addressed
to the county board OF commissioners
asking that an election to be ordered
In August of this year to decide the
issue OF f'dispensary" or no dis
pensary.' The board refused, hold
ing that the petition did not contain
enough names.
Petitions containing the names of
o35 men were presented to the board
on Saturday. The legal requirement
was that a petition signed by one
third OF the qualified electors of the
county, addressed to the board of
county commissioners, asking for an
election should be filed prior to June
/. a careful examination of the
books OF registration showed a total
Of 1851 registered voters in the com
ty. The petitions bore, as stated all
ready, 5&5 names O. these. there
were but 800 whose namcs appeared
on the registration books THO ncccs-
sary onebthird meant l52 qualified
electors. The board refused to order
the election.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
DIALS.
.

Dials, June 9.-Mrs. Ambrose Hold
er and children have returned from
a visit with Mrs. Holders sister, Mrs.
Roberts of Blackberg.
Mr.. Roy Gray of Gray Court, spent
several days last week with Mrs. j..
S. Brooks and family
Misses Kate Curry and Marie Curry
have returned from Lander college,
where they were students the past
session.
Miss Ellen Willis of Gray Court,
spent several days with Miss Cecil
Owings recently.
Mr., Langston of Laurens was the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. j. ID. Cur
ry Thursday.
Mrs. Smith Boyd and little daugh-
ter of Greenwood, are spending a
while with Mrs. II. Y. Simmons and
family.
Mir. c. F. Brooks and Mr. and Mrs.
b. A. Sullivan of Laurens, spent the
Weekend with Mrs. Isabelle Brooks.
Misses Eliza. Anna and Ruth Swift
zer spent Saturday and Sunday with
relatives in the Friendship communi-
ty.
Mr.. ID. ID. Brownlee had as his guest
Thursday Mr.. Wellie Abercrombie of
Hendersonville
Mr.. and Mrs. John Godfrey visited
relatives in Fork Shoals last week.
Miss Ruth Curry had as her guest
Saturday night and Sunday Miss Nell
Mccall.
MIR. James Robertson of Honea Path,
paid a flying visit to home folks last
week
The members of the Young Peoples
Missionary society spent several
hours in social enjoyment at the
church Saturday afternoon Owing TO
the absence of the secretary no busi-
ness meeting was held 1t will how
ever, be held Sunday afternoon. af
ter Sunday school Ice cream and
cake were served during the after
noon in the grove. Those present
were Misses Cecil Owings, Ostell Will
lis, Grace Owings, Salle Brownlee
Ruth Curry, Marie Simmons, Nell and
Clara Mccall, Willie May, and Irene
Godfrey and Jewell Curry; Messrs ].
Nj. Owings and W. l.. Brooks.
Rev. T. w. Munnerlyn filed his an
pointment here Sunday morning. He
preached very instructive sermon
to large and attentive congregation
Mr.. jim Baldin of Texas, visited his
uncle. MIR. ID. ID. Harris and family
last week.
There's to be a township Sunday
school convention at Dials church Sat
urday, June the 10Th. Representatives
from all the churches in the township
are supposed to be present regardless
of denomination
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
For Weakness and Loss of Appetite

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic
GROVES TASTELRsS chill TONIC. drives out
Malaria and builds up the system. true tonic
and sure Appetizer. For adults and children. SOC
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11

BE sure to look through our Kitchen
Utensils. w are showing the best
and most complete line ever brought
to Laurens. You will see a number
OF new articles that YOU Will be sure
to want
S. NJ. & Il. II. WILKES & co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you overworked your nervous sys-
tenn and caused trouble with your kid
neys and bladder? Have you pains in
IoiDs. side, back and bladder? Have YOU
a fabby appearance Of the face and un-
DER the eyes" frequent desire to pass
urine? II so. Williams Kidney Pills will
cure you-Druggist, Price 5Oc.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props. Cleveland. Ohio
LAURENS DRUG GO.
Lanrens. s. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-06-11
Mrs. A. l.. Nash.

we desire TO thank the people who
were so kind to us during the long
illness and death of our beloved
aunt, Miss Temperance Manley. May
God bless them
The evening world., 1913-10-02
GIRL GETS PERMISSION
TO MANAGE HOUSEHOLD
Court Tells Parents to Work and
Not Hinder Pretty Craze
f'lemming.

Grace Blelnmlns. a very PRETTY. vel
low-halred girl. appeared before Magis-
rate Nolan In the West Side Court
to-oay with plea that her father,
John Flemmlng. and her mother. Ellen,
% compelled to let her run their house,
nod AZ No. II West one Hundredth
street in her ow way.
The young woman said that she had
Dsen helping to support the family since
she was eleven years old by working IN
dressinaking shops. or late she has
been able to bear the whole burden o,
caring for her fifteen year-oid sister
evelyn and dead sisters baby boy
John. but she asserted that the drunk
enness and quarreling OF the father and
mother were unbearable. They wee
reaching the baby 70 swear and they
were constantly threatening to have
Evelyn and the sister committed to q
society.
The Magistrate said that he was
much impressed and that Miss F1en-
ming was a brave girl and was doing
exactly right. The parents were or
oered to get TO work and help their
daughter support the family and 10 put
the entire management OF the home in
her hands.
The evening world., 1913-10-02
WOmen'sand
Misses Coat
Sweaters, 81

For Friday only.
FACTORY rsjsc ..
Firmly Knitted sweater
OF eDl and sufstsvi
nised Sith cotton. In.
prrf~tDns oonsist on Is
II Irregular lengths Of
sizes. but you viii find
your are In thu lot,
SDrse have high collars
ANA . Erketa. othars
have r,n neck. In GrAy .
navy. mArcon and br0Uu.
o.eNp. M NAL OrdSn,
None q. u. d..
Man Floor. CAntss.
The evening world., 1913-10-02
Huck Towels

A special purchase Of several hun.
bred dozen Huck Towels. from one
Of the largest mills In America at con-
siderably less than regular prices.
~ &c medium size Huck Towels 8 J &c
l5c large size Huck Towels. lOC.
l8c extra size Huck Towels. l2l2c.
Turkish Bath Towels Reduced
Towels made from the finest &C.
lected yarns. making them soft. spongy
and very absorbent; buy enough at
these prices to last several months !;
these small prices:
ISc Turkish Bath Towels, I2Iac
3sc Turkish Bath Towels, 25c
7Sc Extra Heavy and Large Turk.
ish Bath Towels, 49c
aOc Bleached Table Damask. Zoe
Excellent. serviccable quality. with
mercerized finish. which repeated
wa.hines will not impair. Various
pretty designs. Presents a splendid
bargain opportunity for hotels and
restaurants an well - thrifty house
wives; yard. nc.
$3.50 Irish Linen Table Cloths, $l.79
Sizes 66xS2; warranted grass bleach
ed pure linen; hemmed. ready for use.
Size 66x66: Sl.75 values. at $l.@.
Main Floor Front. Centtn.