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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-30

New York, July 29.-"Oh, yes, we're losing money,' said President Gilmore of the new Federal league when in this city, but we're making so many friends that we're not particularly worried about it. Every club in the circuit is losing money but the steady gains in attendance lea dus to believe that by next year We will be equally as we'll established as either of the big leagues"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-30
Caye.in Kills Texan.

Lockhart, Texas, July 29.-George Adams, IT,, was crushed to death when caught in caye-in of an em- bankment today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-30

peror has ordered a partial mobiliza- tlon and under it's terms, according to the Hungarian embassy here, reservists belonging to the Eighth army corps must immediately make arrangements to go home and take up arms.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05

it has now been six months since took
any medicine at all. l hope my little
note will assist you in helping other wo-
men. | now feel perfectly well and in
the best of health. - Mrs. AUGUST
W. KoNDNER, 1852 Hollins Street, Bal
timore, Md.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, and to-day holds the record of
being the most successful remedy for
female ills we know of, and thousands
of voluntary testimonials on file in the
Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass,
seem to prove this fact
For thirty years it has been the stand
ard remedy for female ills, and has re-
stored the health of thousands of women
who have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, inflammation,
liberation, tumors, irregularities, etc.
If you want special advice
write 70 r ydia Il. Pinkham Med
ic... rp.. cohfidential) Lynn,
~ buuc etter will be opened,
r.. Ind answered by a woman
Al sei3 "a ,trict confidence.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05
CHURCH AND BENEVOLENT
SOCIETIES..

Macabees.
The Ladies of the Macabees of the
World will meet Wednesday at p. M
at w. o. w. Hall for a regular review
i. j.
Circle No. 8.
Circle No. of First Baptist church
will meet Wednesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, with Mrs. ]. C. Herrin,
sol Southern avenue.
i 4 i
Bay Street Circle No. 2.
Bay Street Circle No. 2 of First Bap-
fist church will meet Wednesday af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. ]. M. Brown. sos Rebec-
ca avenue.
.s-.t..
Jr. Philatheas of Bay Street.
The Junior Philathea Glass of Bay
Street Presbyterian church will hold
an important business meeting this
evening at 1880 in the class room. A
full attendance is urgently requested
+
Catholic Aid.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid met Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Santa Carde'
none as hostess and with a full atten'
dance. The report of the festival was
most encouraging, showing that about
$4,000 had been realized. After the
business had been disposed of the
hostess served ice with cake and de
licious candies imported from Italy
.s..t.t
Fifth Avenue w. M. v.
The Missionary Study Circle of the
Fifth Avenue Baptist w. M. U. held
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05

Natchez this week are Mrs. M. Rowan,
Mrs. M. D. Foley, Mrs. R. B. Staple
ton, who is president, and Mrs. T. E.
Martin, of Kenmore.
i tf
Merchants Carnival.
The Merchants Carnival, under the
auspices of the Kings Daughters,
scheduled for this evening, has been
postponed until Friday evening on &C.
count of the illness Of several girls
who were to take part.
49,
Birthday Party
A pretty afternoon party had as
hostess little Miss Alberta Hoffman,
who entertained number of her lit.
tie friends in celebration of her sew.
enth birthday party, at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Holli-
man. Misses Mamie Hoffman and Ma.
BILE Griffin assisted Mrs. Hoffman in
receiving the little guests and in en-.
pertaining them with games on the
lawn.
Red and white was the keynote oil
the decorations of the dining room
carried out in roses and garlands Of
crepe paper and ferns. The birthday
cake, which graced the center of the
table, was white with seven red can
dies and red shaded lights added t.
the pretty scene. Delicious sherber
and cake was served. The little hon
Gree received a large number of gift
from her little friends, who were Lea
beth Conner, Alma and Levonne Chap
man, Mildred and Eva Bates, Heller
Cook, Josephine Thompkins, Gresham
Robertson, ]. B. Weaver, Claudel
Stogill, Grace and Annie Carr, Doroth,
Thompson, Helen Polk, Howard Lang
ford, Willie and Ruth Hoffman.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05
Ana personals

Mr.. A. E. Hoffman is among the
reunion visitors to Jacksonville, Fla.
+ i X
Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Willoughby. who
nave been living on Court street, are
now domiciled at 112 shart Bay street.
Z" + i
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Griffin and lit.
tie son, Ralph, spent the weekend on
their farm at Make, Miss.
+ So
MISS Corrie Haney had as her guest
Tor the weekend Miss Sara Frances
Rowan, OF Poplarville.
-tt.s.
Messrs, James S. Lea and D. c. Lea
are in Jacksonville, Fla, the guests
OF their brother, Mr.. Sam c. Lea.
.t.s.;.
Mrs. A. S, Wells, of Little Rock
Ark, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
W. Stevens at their home on Laurel
avenue.
.ffi
Miss Edith Crawford has returned
TO her home in Laurel after visit Of
several days to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L
Burton.
Mr. Smiley Haney, of Star, and Mr.
Joe Haney, of Varnado La, were over
Sunday guests of their parents Mr.
and Mrs. ]. R. Haney.
=. !.
Mr.. T. C. Spence, Mrs. ]. A. Carr
and Miss Nora Spence have been call
ed to Pass Christian by the serious
illness of their father.
\ + !.
Attending the Mothers Congress il
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05
800 Reward, 500

The readers Of this paper will be pleased 70
that science has been able to cure in all It's
STAGES. and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh cure
is me only positiye cure now known to the med.
icai fraternity Catarrh being q constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treatment;
directlv mon the blood and mucous surfaces or
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient streng. gu
nv building nm the constitution and assisting ma
tnre in doing its work. The proprietors nave
80 much faith in its curative powers anat ang Il
fails 10 cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & co.. Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists, Ioc.
Take Halls Family PAYS for constipation
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05

most profitable and interesting meet
ing Monday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. ]. s. Ellis, on West Pine street.
After the lesson a short business ses-
sion was held. The meeting was I'M
usually we'll attended. Next Monday
Mothers meeting will be held at the
church, with specially prepared pro-
gram.
tS
Baptist w. N. v. Aid.
The w. N. U. Aid Of Main Street
Baptist church met Monday afternoon
at three o'clock at the church with
large attendance. The devotional
exercises were led by Mrs. Ben Foster
and two excellent tracts were read by
Mesdames Wright and Hemiter. A
good amount Of business was disposed
of and the next meeting announced for
next Monday promptly at three at the
church.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05

V e G e t a Bile Com
pound did for me.
l suffered dreadful
pains and was very
irregular. l became
alarmed and sent for
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V g g ia BILE Com
pound. l took it reg
ularly until l was
without a cramp or
pain and felt like
another person, and
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05
WITH PNEU FORM

and a properly fitted waist lining the
most elaborate gown or skirt may be
completed without try-on.
PNEU FORM takes in the largest
part Of the hips and the adjustable
rod gives skirt length.
Made to be pinned to. The air chamber
is made of scientifically air-proofed
CLOTH - non-elastic will therefore
last many years in any climate.
One PNEU FORM will reproduce
any number Of figures provided il is
ordered in size little larger than
the largest person.
When not in use the small box base
holes II all. Weight ten pounds.
We would like an opportunity to
demonstrate this most economical
labor saving dressmaking device.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05
THIS WOMAN'S
SICKNESS
Quickly Yielded To Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Baltimore, Md. az am more than
glad to tell what Lydia E. Pinkham's
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-05
ON THE SICK LIST

Miss Mackie Powe is much improv'
ed from her recent illness.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03

Record Price for 40 Acres Of Land
The transfer Of the Kreiter farm TO
Emil RohIfs and wife was made yes
terday in the Offices OF Alfred Mueller
and Paul Meyer. The price paid,
S3s6.5O per acre IS believed TO be a
record price for Scott county farm
land. The farm consists of 40 acres
and is located one-half mile from the
county poor farm.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03
DAY IN DAVENPORT

I Tho case had been investigated by
the Ladies' Industrial Relief society
and pronounced meritorious. The hat
was passed and the sum of $3.50 con-
! tributed by the Rotary members. This
/ is ample for the purpose and the ar
tifcial limb will be purchased at once.
T. l.. Smart, superintendent of schools,
addressed the meeting in regard 10 the
Forthcoming school election, expiain-
ing in detail the several propositions
to be voted upon. He laid particular
stress upon the great need OF man
usl training building.
-
Obituary Record-Joseph Stafford, n
well known retired farmer and resi-
dent OF this county for over 20 years,
died at the family home, 905 East
Fourteenth street. of pneumonia after
a brief illness of only a few days dura-
ton. Deceased was born in Green
county, Indiana, Oct %. 1897. He came
west to Scott county in 1S4S and has
since resided here. The family set
tied on a farm in LeClaire township.
Later Mr.. Stafford purchased part of
the old homestead and other lands,
AC LEotutu uAAAA SAA osCs
then retiring and coming to Davenport.
Mr.. Stafford was united in marriage
to Miss Mary \. Paul, daughter of
John and Margaret Paul, in 1860. OF
this union three children were born,
Mrs. Ella Sorrowfree of Davenport,
William ]. Stafford OF Pense, Sas-
Canada, and II. L. Stafford
of this city. These with the wife, nine
grandchildren, two brothers and one
sister. survive and mourn the loss.
August Rohlff, 81 years old, a resi-
dent OF Davenport for GO years, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L.
A. Larsen, 202O Telegraph road. He
had been i'll for some time. suffering
with Bright's disease. He was born
July 2S, 1850, in Schleswig. Holstein, |
Germany. When a child of four years, |
he came with his parents to the Unit |
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03

ed States. The family came direct to
/ ScJtt county. Mr. Roh.n has since
made Davenport his home. Besides
/ the wife, three survive him, one daugh
| ter, Mrs. =. a. Larsen, two sons, D.
l.. Rohlff of Candy, Mimi, and Bert
Rohln of Bellfouche, S. d., four
brothers. Henry and William Rohln of
Davenport. Fred Rohlff of Eldridge
and Asmos Rohlff of Everly, Ia, and
four grandchildren. The funeral was
held at o'clock this afternoon from
the home of his daughter, with inter
ment in Fairmount cemetery.
After n lingering illness of several
wears. Fritz Theodore Zarnt, a resi-
dent here for over so years, died at
his home, 1547 West Sixth street. He
was 76 years old. Deceased was born
in Mecklenberg, Germany, Sept. 10,
1887. He resided there until 1864.
filled with n spirit of wandering, he
emigrated to the United States. I'm
mediately after landing at New York
City. he came west TO Davenport. Be
sides his wife be is survived by five
children, Mrs. George Steckel, Mrs.
Richard Collins, Louis and William
Zarnt and Mrs. Joseph Remer, and II
grand children. A son-in-law, Henry
Rochman, also survives.
Mrs. Dollie Katherine Earl died AZ
her home, 1914 Fulton avenue after
lingering illness, at the age of ~
years. Mrs. Early was born in In
diana, April Is, 1886. She came to
Iowa, in the early '4Os, and was mar
ried in Davenport in 1S45 to Geor,
Z. Davis, who died So years ago. agaan
in 1871, the deceased was united in
with Henry Earl, who sur
wives, so do also three children, L. A.
Earl. c. II. Earl and Mrs. A. NJ. Davis.
Word has been received here by
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Burr, 427 East
Fourteenth street. telling of the death
Of their son, d. r. Burr. who passed
away at his home in Milwaukee at 4
D clock yesterday morning. He was 50
years old. Mrs. Burr left Immediately
FOR Milwaukee. and will accompany
he body of the young man to Sand
gich, Ill, where burial will be made
tomorrow afternoon from the home !
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03
GIRL ACCUSER ON
ADVICE OF PRIEST
Young Chicago Stenographer
Charges Manufacturer Drug
ged Her in Restaurant.

Chicago, Ill, March 3.-Advice
given in the confessional led to the
swearing out of a warrant yesterday
for the arrest of John p. Cummings OF
5123 Sheridan road on serious charges
, made by Miss Dorothy Moore, 19 years
old, of 1866 West Harrison street,
stenographer. Mr.. Cummings is a
manufacturer of liquid cleaner and is
married.
Miss Moore, who is motherless and
came to Chicago from Detroit seven
months ago, charges that on Feb. Is
Cummings drugged her in a downtown
restaurant and while she was in
dazed condition took her to the New
Albany Hotel at 205 West Randolph
street.
why didn't you complain to som
judge before this ?" Miss Moore was
asked by Judge Scully, before whom
she appeared.
81 was ashamed to say anything
about it-I was terribly frightened"
the girl replied. ''Then 1 went to Our
Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic
church, and in the confessional / re-
lated what had occurred to Father
Mulherin. He told me it was my duty
to prosecute the man-to make an eX-
ample of him to save other girls in
Chicago. That's why / came to you.
My mother died three years ago, and
didn't know whom to go to until the
priest gave me his advice"
Father John Mulherin, assistant pas
tor of Our Lady of Sorrows church,
said that he could not discuss the
girls story.
"The secrets of the confessional are
sacred and my tongue is tied was
his only comment.
"Blackmail pure and simple" was
the comment that Mr.. Cummings made
last night over the telephone. THE
whole story is false from beginning to
end" Mrs. Cummings was also vigor-
Gus in the defense of her husband.
''The story doesn't appeal to my rea-
son." she said.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03

school near Reynolds, visited Saturday
and Sunday at the home of her grand
mother, Mrs. Gwen Thomas.
| Father Field of Galesburg haG
charge of the services at the Catholic
church Sunday in the absence oi
Father Mckinney.
Z. C. Fitch of Spring Ranch, Neb.
| arrived Sunday for visit at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Fitch
| living south of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ross visited
relatives in Keithsburg over Sunday
w. II. Bissell returned home Satur-
day from Creston, Iowa.
Jonathan Bliss and son, Jonathan,
who accompanied the remains of AL
bert n. Bliss here for burial, left Tues
day for their home in Loxley, Ala The
other son, Albert of st. Louis, who
was here for the funeral, departed for
his home the same evening.
a. w. Park arrived home Saturday
from trip to Greenfield, Iowa. His
daughter, Miss Alice, who has been
visiting in Greenfield. for several
weeks, accompanied him home. Mr..
Park attended the cattle sale in Cres-
ton and bought a load of cattle for
feeding.
Sam ]. Andrews, who brought the
remains of his wife back from Cali
fornia to Clayton for burial, came to
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03

Rotary Clubs Aids Unfortunate
The spirit Of charity prevailed among
the membership OF the Rotary club at
it's meeting and luncheon at the Com
mercial club yesterday. Without us
ing any names, W. II. Korn called
the members attention to a case
where the head Of a family lost leg
IN an accident and where it was de-
sired TO purchase an artificial limb.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03
VIOLA

Andrew Lanorkavic, laborer en-
ployed by the Griffin Tile and Brick
company at Griffin, was instantly kill
ed by a slide in the clay pit Thursday.
Feb. 10. There were others in the
clay pit at the time, but Lanorkavic
was the only one caught in the slide.
His death was instantaneous. The
coroner's jury rendered a verdict of
accidental death. Mr.. Lanorkavic came
to this country four months ago, leav-
ing his wife and children in the old
country. The remains were brought
to Viola Friday evening and funeral
services were held Saturday morning
at IL o'clock from the Catholic church,
conducted by Father Welsh of Keiths-
burg. Interment was made in the
Catholic cemetery in Viola.
The "42" club was delightfully."- en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Hafiin
Tuesday evening, Feb. "a. The hostess
served nice refreshments during the
evening.
Mrs. Z. c. Grove of Chicago is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Ella Bantle.
Lee Johnson moved into the Fisk
property which he recently purchased
the first of the week. Mr.. Drake will
occupy the place he lately vacated.
The Delta Sigma club entertained
at progressive dinner party Satur-
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03
MAJOR RAY DEFEATED
IN PROMOTION FIGHT

Washington, d. c., March 3.-MajoI
Beecher b. Ray of the quartermaster'
corps of the army, formerly a mem
Der of the pay corps, received a set
back yesterday in his efforts TO compel
the secretary of war to send his nomi
nation TO the senate as a lieutenant
colonel to fill an existing vacancy. The
court of appeals of the District OF
from jumping another officer over his
head.
Major Ray formerly was stationed
in Chicago. Before his appointment
to the pay corps of the army he was
an official of the railway brotherhood.
President Taft nominated Major Ray
for promotion to the next higher
grade. but the senate took no action
on the case.
Later Secretary OF War Garrison
submitted the question to the attorney
general, who held that the president
has the right to nominate an officer
Junior TO Major Ray in case he felt
that the major was not qualified for
the promotion. On May II last Major
Ray applied to the secretary of war
questioning his nomination for promo
tion. This Secretary Garrison declin-
ed TO do. following the opinion from
the attorney general.
Major' Ray then applied TO the su-
pTeme court OF the District OF Colum-
bia for an Injunction TO prevent nomi-
mating an officer junior TO him 10 the
existing vacancy The court denied
him any redress and the court of ap-
peals today affirmed this decision.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03

day evening in honor of the Misses
Ruth Wilson and Sara Megchelson
who attending Monmouth college an6
were guests of their sisters here over
Sunday. The first course was served
at the home of Miss Wilda Barnes
The second course was served by the
Misses Maude Megchelson and Wilson
at the home of Mrs. D. F. Ralston. The
last course was served at the home
of Miss Lena Terrey to which place
the young men were invited to spend
the remainder of the evening in good
social tinle.
Miss Ruth McCreary, who has been
taking treatment at the Galesburg hos
pital for the past three months, was
operated on for appendicitis last Tues
day. She stood the operation well and
is improving fast. DR.. Walter Miles
and her brother-in-law, NJ. j. Ryan,
went over Tuesday morning and were
present at the operation.
Mr.. andw Mrs. Percy McAtee return
ed home from a ten days visit with
relatives at Ainsworth and Crawfords-
vile, Iowa.
Miss Laura Harriet of Lathrop, Mo-,
home of w. H. Bissell
Miss Marie Greenwood of Sherrard
concluded her visit at the home of her
uncle. Wheeler Greenwood, leaving
Tuesday morning for her home, going
by way of Moline, to visit Der brother
before returning to Sherrard.
Mrs. Hattie Holloway McClung of
Monmouth attended the funeral of her
mn naIn D-r.
b. L. Christy left Monday evening
for Bloomfield, Iowa, on a business
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Snyder of Rock
Island were guests Tuesday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Phillips.
Mrs. III. <. Woods attended the fun.
eral of Mrs. Winbigler, in Alexis
Tuesday
Walter Corsepius went to Dewitt,
Iowa, Tuesday. He will then go to
DOMAIN. Iowa, to look after his farm
interests at that place.
Sunday morning the fire company |
was called to the home of William /
Terrey. where spark from the fur.
mace chimney had set fire to the roof
OF the kitchen. After hard fight the
blaze was eXtinguished The damage
VIII amount to several hundred dol.
lars which was fully covered by in
surance.
Master Ray Harper returned to
ialesburg Wednesday after a weeks
visit with his grandparents, Rev. and
Mrs. c. c. Harper.
c. W. Johnson and son, David, were
N Galesburg Wednesday.
Miss Ida Morsyths. teacher in the
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03

of the deceased's wife. Besides the
parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Burr. de-
cedent is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Louis p Amos of Davenport and Miss
Maudc Burr ut home.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03
Keeps Your Stove
Always Ready for Company"

A bright, clean, glossy stove is the joy
and pride of every housekeeper. But it
is hard to Keep a stove nice and shiny
unless Black Silk Stove Polish is used.
Here is the reason: Black Silk Stove
Polish sticks night TO tie iron. 1t doesn't
yn6 off or dNsf on Its shine lasts foHr
times longer than the shine of any other
rc!ish. You only need to polish one
fourth as often, yet your stove will be
cleaner, brighter and better looking than
1t has been since you first bought it. Use
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03

A great majority of persons a.
flicted with eczema have no QUE.
ailment, which is accepted as praoI
that eczema is purely skin as
ease. Meritol Eczema Remedy Is
recommended especially for eczema
and diseases OF the skin. If you als
afflicted with this terrible disease
we ask you to use this remedy % ou'
guarantee. H. o. Rolls, Rock lsiAnu'
H., exclusive AGENT (Adv)
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03

Viola the latter part of the week ics
short visit with his sister, Mrs. Hat
tie Stewart, and family. Friday ne re-
turned to Clayton and left Monday iol
his home in Los Angeles, Cal.
Rev. T. j. Mckinney, who was
called to Champaign Saturday by the
death of his father, left SUNDAY, re
naming until after the funeral VINCE
took place Tuesday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey har
menberg Wednesday, Feb. is. dausA'
ter.
John Senton and Glen Jones went
to Aledo Saturday.
Earl Phillips was accompanied home
by his college friends, Onie Day anu
Kenneth Gordon, Of Aledo, for an over
Sunday stay. Mr.. Phillips and MS 81.
ter, Mary, entertained friends. ~
was the diversion of the evening
Rock Island Argus., 1914-03-03
BLACK SILK
STOVE POLISH

on your parior stove. kitchen stove or gas stove.
Get can from your hardware or stove dealer.
IL you do not find IL better than any other stove
polish you have used before. your dealer is
authorized to refund your money But we feel
sure you will agree with the fbofttdndS OF other
Epto-dafe women who are now using Black
Sax Stove Polish and who say IL is the eest
QOze Ioif,h Szer yfcIr',
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04

and president of the Baptist State
convention; Jno. NJ. Kinard, president
of the Commercial bank of Newberry;
the Rev. iChas. A Jones, secretary of
the State convention; the Rev. Chas
E. Burts, pastor o.: the First Baptist
church of Columbia; H. A. Graham
furniture dealer Of Greenwood: Rob
ert Lide, lawyer Of Orangeburg; Will
Evans, merchant, Columbia; H. L.
Erckmann, lawyer, Charleston; the
Rev. w. C.. tAllen, pastor at Latta R.
]. Alderman, lumberman, Alcolu; E..
P. Vandiver, vice president OF the
Peoples bank of Anderson; the Rev.
w. D. Wakefield, pastor of the Second
Baptist church c.. Columbia; the Rev.
]. S. Dill, pastor at Gaffney; the Rev.
S. P. Hair, pastor at Fort Mill; G. H.
Roper, cashier of the Bank of Lau-
rens, and E. G. Ridgell of Batesburg.
This group brings together a large
number of prominent business men Of
the State as we'll as several leading
ministers.