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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-10-28
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Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Dunk Curry were
shopping In the city yesterday.
Miss Manic Moore OF Yorkvillc is
here on visit to her brother.
Miss Annie Gilkerson spent Monday
a!ternoon in Clinton, with relatives.
Capt. w. N. Dyess spent Monday
night In Greenwood
Miss Nell Payne spent the week end
in the city with hometolks.
Mr.. Hiraf p Burdette, Of Lanford.
was in the city on business yesterday.
j. ~ Leak, Mayor of Gray Court,
was visitor in the city yesterday.
Miss Marie Philrot spent SUNDAY
and Monday at home with her parents
Mrs. w. d. Copeland and Mrs. J. A.
McFaddin Of Clinton, were visitors in
Laurens Monday.
Mr.. o. B. Simmons was visitor IN
Greenwood Monday afternoon and
night.
Congressman Jos. 7. Johnson has
been spending several days in tho city
with relatives.
MI. j. I. A. Ballew passed through
the city yesterday on his way to CO.
lumba to attend the state fair.
Mr. J. NJ. Matthews, Of Mountville
was business visitor here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McG. B. Simpson, Of
Spartanburg, were The guests n; tho
home Of Mr.. j n. Wright Friday.
Miss Marie Philpot, who is attend
ing Winthrop college. is at home with
her parents for a few days.
Miss Emily McCrady OF Charleston,
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
McCrady
Mr.. j. w. Mcl<ie has returned to tho
city after spending several days in
Abbevillc.
James II. Sullivan County Supcrin
tendent OF Education. is among those
attending the State Fair.
Capt. H. a. Webb OF Greenwood
was business visitor in Laurens
Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. FI. Parker and little
girl returned Sunday to Henderson
vile after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Richey, Sr, for some time.
Is very sick at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oxner, near Barks
dale Station.
DR.. w. P. Turner, Of Greenwood
passed through the city Sunday on his
way to Barksdalc Station on profes-
sional business.
Uncle Tack" Dendy, who has been
confined to the hospital for several
weeks is again able to be on the
streets.
Uncle Jack" Glenn, assistant to the
sheriff at the county jail. has been un-
well for several weeks but is now
about we'll
MRS. j. j. Pluss is spending the
week with friends and relatives in
Greenwood and will attend the Pied
mont Fair.
Miss VII Lou Gray Is attending the
state fair in Columbia this week She
has in charge the Laurcns school cx-
iibit.
Miss Jayne Darlington will be at
the State Fair in Columbia this week
handling the I4aurens County Tomato
Club exhibit.
Mrs. l.. r. Brooks and Misses Ethel
Willis and Claudia Gray, Of Gray
Court, were visitors in the city Mon
day. y
Miss Mary Barksale has returned
to Winthrop College after spending
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-10-28
How TO Give oulnlne TO Children.

FTsDRII.IN ME- Is the Trademark name given to an
improved Quinne. tits Tastcless Syrup. pleas.
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does pot nauseatc nor
It the next time you need Qesse8e for any pur.
pose. Ask for 2.ounce oriRlaa package. The
name FEBRII,INE is blown IN bottle. Is cepts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-10-28

in the leg. 1t is claimed the shooting
vas accidental. We failed 10 get any
names envolved in the trouble but un-
ddrstand that one arrest has been
made.
Mrs. James Koon has been right
sick for few days.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-10-28

n-(.
ciple. 1t is new, different formula,
never successfully initiated. 1t makes
corns shrivcl and then vanish. Two
drops do the work. You don't bundle
up your toe any more with sticky
tape and plasters that press down on
the poor corn-no more flesh eating
salves that don't "stay put" no more
hacking at corns with knives or raZ-
ors, no more bleeding or danger Of
blood poison. No more lmping around
for days with sore corns, no more
corn pains.
"GErS-IT' is now the biggest SELL
ing corn cure in the world Use 1t on
any hard or soft corn. wart, callus
or bunion. Tonight's the night.
"GBTS-IT' Is sold by druggists ev-
erywhere. % cents bottle, or sent
direct by E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago.
"GETS-rT' is sold in Laurens by
Laurens Drug Co. and Rays Pharm-
acy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-10-28
See J.rsWarren Kcrrigan
at The Idle Hour Thursday
in "His Fathers Son." Mag
nificent.
CORN COMES OFF As
EASY AS YOU PLEASE!

'"GetS-lt' Being Used by Millions!
1t is the first time that real, sure
as rate corn cure has ever been dis
covered. "GlGTS-IT" is the new corn
cnder based on an entirely new prin-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-10-28

Every woman visiting our store next
week will be allowed to purchase a
This size pan regularly sells for 35 to
30 cents. You don't have to purchase
anything else to get one Of these
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-10-28

Only Sl.00 will put lIoosier Cab
met in your home, If you join The
lioOsicr Club next week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
The Spring Campaign Sale

In this Campaign we're presenting vital
que ions-T alking Business.
The Spring Campaign Sale, indeed,
amounts to series of Business Opportunities.
Therere Six Days More Of Vigorous
Campaigning-the Sale began today
And Ladies this Campaign is to Your
Interest.
Wecspecially desire that you come down
Monday-Beds and Bedding Day.
Monday is going to be Great Day in
the South Annex-Om Home Furnishing
Store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
WILL HOLD EXHIBIT OF
ANTIQUES NEXT MONTH

For the purpose OF raising funds TO
place tablets or monuments To mark
historical spots i'm the vicinity of
South Bend. the Schuyler Colfax
chapter OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution are planning TO
mold an exhibit of antiques some time
during the month OF March
The exhibit promises to he one of
the most interesting things OF the kind
ever held ia the city. as articles of
rare value including old miniatures.
old silver and colonial furniture. be-
longing 20 members OF the organiza-
ton viii be placed ON exhibition. The
place has not Yet been decided upon.
The money raised viii be used 10 place
markers ON the old fort and the port
age near Niles the TaSaile landing
and for "a memorial tablet 90 Schuyler
ColfaN 20 DE hung in the new high
school building.
Among interesting things which will
Dee a part OF the exhibit viii be several
old miniatures belonging Co Mr.. and
Mrs = g. Pettengill. one being the
picture Of Nr. Pettengill's great great
great grandfather who lived at the
time Of George Washington. Miss
Virginia Tut. librarian. viii loan
some solid silver spoons moulded from
the silver anklets OF the daughter OF
an old PottOwatomie CHIEF other
members OF the club will loan colon
ial furniture. old spreads. linens and
other articles and the organization
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
Announcement is

The Norman Eddy Sewing circle
will be entertained the afternoon Of
Feb p with Martha Washington
party at the home Of Mrs. Emma
Strong. 1913 Rush ST The assisting
hostesses will be Mrs. Linebeck, Mrs
Netue Hobbic and Mrs. Mary Downey.
The North section of the Women's
league of the First NJ f. church will
meet Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Ludwig Blake. T45 Park av.
The assisting hostesses will be Mrs. T.
o. McNeff, Mrs. Dan Pyle, Mrs Q. J..
Dunning, Mrs. Harvey Balton. Mrs.
II. C. Welton. Mrs. c. d. Lancaster
and Mrs. T.. +. Burner.
The o. f. s. auxiliary will meet in
the Masonic club rooms Monday af-
ternoon. The hostesses will be Mrs.
Alice Hughes. Mrs. Pet Zellers, MS.
Otilla Kuss and Mrs. Minnie Judson.
The Current Events department of
the Progress club will meet Monday
afternoon for the discussion of Mod
ern Art Mrs. p. +. Gammack will
present THO painters and Mrs. e. NJ.
Anders the sculptors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
Church Affairs

The Young Peoples Aid society of
the United Brethren church was en-
tertained Friday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. higgins, sos
z. Ohio st. The hosts and hostess of
the evening were Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c.
Baker and Messrs. Arthur Edwards
Warren Atkinson and Joseph Au-
mick For a contest which afforded
a great deal OF amusement, the COM
pany was divided into Dunmore and
DOolittle colleges, the Doolittle col
lege winning out. Seventy members
and friends were present.
An interesting and instructive talk
by Miss Ina Burton, for several years
missionary in Iowa and Nebraska and
former extension secretary of the Y.
". c. A. was the feature of the meet
ing of the Ladies Aid society of the
First Baptist church Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. =. A. Anderson,
433 Harrison aV. Sixty members were
present and following the talk a short
business meeting and social session
were held and the hostesses of the
afternoon, the members of Mrs
Schryver's division, served dainty re-
freshmentS.
Miss Burton in her talk spoke of
the need of missionary work in our
own country and told of the methods
of missionaries in Japan, China, India
and Africa.
Under the auspices Of the state
board of Baptist missions, Miss Bur-
ton will carry on missionary work in
Indiana similar 10 that which she
has been doing in the western states
She will make South Bend her head
quarters. The society will meet again
in one month.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Presbyterian church met in the church
parlOrs Friday afternoon to sew for
charity The hostesses for the Oc-
casiOn were Mesdames II. \. Temp
son. G. ~ Lippincott, Sarah Irwin.
Stephen Babcock and Misses Anna
Stanfield and Marjorie Turner. The
society will meet again in one month.
The Aurora class of Trinity Presby-
terrain church met Friday evening at
the home of Mrs. c. PrOseius, 726 n.
Hill st. After a brief business meet
ing a social hour was enjoyed. The
class will hold its next meeting at the
home of Mrs. .. l.. Morgan, col +.
COrbv st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21

SOCIETY

One OF the prettiest of the patriotic
parties OF the week was given Satur-
day afternoon by Miss Ella Reiman at
the home Of Mrs. s. w. Nicholson. AS
w Wayne St Miss Reiman is the
principal OF the River Park school
and her guests. who numbered %.
were teachers OF that school and Of
The Jefferson, of which she was for
merly "a principal The house was
deliberately decorated I'm red. white
and Bike with flags and rope fes-
toOns. Hatchets and cherries were
also used IN prOfusion. In the dining
rooms red and white spring flowers
were employed effectively. The favOTs
Of the afternoon were small silk flags.
The time was spent most enjOyably
with games and contests appropriate
10 the occasion.
A company OF rs guests including
club members and their families en-
joyed family night Friday evening at
the Commercial Athletic club The
program was unusually good and the
entire eveniES was one Of the most
delightful Of the informal social
events OF the club season. Following
the program refreshments were
served and large portion Of the COM
pany remained 10 dance. The pro-
gram consisted OF selections by the
high school orchestra and bv the Ma
sonic quartet composed of DIR. HageT
DR. Meyer and Nessrs. Barnes and
Kruger; vocal solo by Mrs. Harry
Barnes and readings by Miss Jane
White.
The Benedict Dancing club gave
nfr.fr f
iu American nall. The entertaining
committee was composed Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. r. Johnston and Mr.. and Mrs
Ward l.. Mack.
Mt and Mrs. James Fulton, 1920
Miami ST., entertained Friday evening
with an old fashioned taffy pull com
plimenting their granddaughter Miss
Mildred Wilcoxen Of Detroit. who is
visiting Miss Gladys Barley. The
honor guest and Miss Bessie Hogue
delighted the guests with several
readings. At the close of the even
ing appropriate refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs John A. Byers. 1907
S. Michigan St. delightfully."- enter
tanned the faculty OF the eighth grade
at "A stunt party" Friday evening.
a series Of contests consisted Of
uuizzes on Shakespeare's plays, his
tory and geography in which prizes
were won by Miss Evelyn Harsh and
Miss Mabel DrOllinger. The hostess
served a delicious supper at the close
Of the evening. her guests numbering
10.
The second section or the depart
ment of literature of the Progress
club met i'm the club rooms Friday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Victor Hugo
in Romance was the topic of the
afternoon discussed efficiently by
Mrs. Stanley Stephenson.
Friends of Harry Clark 1916 :.
Franklin St, delightfully."- surprised
him Friday evening in honor of his
birthday anniversary. In a series OF
contests which made the evening
pleasant favors were won by Glen
I-ttlcin. Dan Spencer. Harley Girard.
Hazel Beagle and Amanda Page.
Among the guests was Miss Maude
link of Tyner. Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
MUESSEL CLUB MEETS
Talk and Musical Numbers Are Fea-
lures of Program.

An entertaining social and musical
entertainment was enjoyed by nearly
500 members and friends of the
Muessel Civic club Friday night The
Hagey family. Mabel Hazel and AL
vim, furnished musical and literary
numbers.
The principal speaker of the even
ing was l.. NJ HammersChmidt, who
addressed the club upon the various
good results Of the social centers.
Prof. Sim of the high school will give
a talk on the west at the next meet
ing.
After the program the audience
gave the Hagey family a rising vote of
thinks for their entertainment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
Social Clubs

The Ideal Embroidery club was en-
tertsined Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. oscar Bayman. Alb :.
Lafayette st. \ short program in
honor of Washington's birthday was
given, the principal feature of which
was an essay on the life of Washing
ton by Mrs. Barney Swartz. After the
program an hour was spent sewing.
Fourteen members were present and
the hostess served dainty refresh
ments. The club will meet i'm two
weeks with Mrs. NJ. w Bertch, 929
Greenlawn av- River Park.
Mrs. Elmer Strayer, TAT y. Scott St
entertained the members of the Acme
club Friday afternoon. At the close
OF the afternoon, elaborate refresh
meet in two weeks with Mrs. +. p.
Hewlett. 1925 w. Sample ST.
Mrs. J. NJ. Steffee. 932 Milton St,
was hostess to the members of the
MayflOwer club Friday afternoon, her
guests filling two tables at cards The
favOrs were won by Mrs. Edward
Stauffer Mrs. Frank Slaybaugh and
Mrs. @. +. Haslanger. Delicious re-
freshments were served at the close of
the games at a table prettily dccOrat-
ed in honor of the father of the
country. the Ce0terplece Oelng a
cluster of small silk flags The club
Will meet next Tuesday at the home
of Mrs. T.. +. Culver. 219 s. Scott ST..
when several new members will be re-
ceived into the club.
The 1909 Pedro club celebrated its
nth anniversary Friday afternoon
with a Washington birthday party at
the home of Mrs. Frank Bosworth.
Alp r. Ohio st. The house was at
tractively decorated and the tally
cards We're red and green hatchets.
The prizes were won by Mrs Ed Phil
lips and Mrs. Julius Parscel The
club Will be entertained i'm two weeks
by AIRS. John Hinkle, 351 Kuntsman
court
The Jolly Eight club was enter
tanned Friday afternoon at its fort
nightly thimble at the home of Mrs.
Eugene Dambacher, 90 =. Fellows st.
The hostess served delicious refresh
ments at the close of the afternoon.
The club will be entertained in two
weeks at the home OF Mrs Raymond
Cooley, 622 s Rush st.
Miss Grace DeWells. 1912 s. Rush
ST.. was hostess 10 the members of the
Penelope club Thursday afternoon.
The afternoon was spent with needle
work and dainty refreshments We're
served. The club will be entertained
i'm two weeks by Miss Gladys Goers,
$50 :. Laurel St. Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
Personals

Mr. and Mrs James Tong Of In
dianapOlis are spending a few days in
south Bend the guests OF Mrs. l.. G..
TonS of :. Scott st.
Mis- Maude Fink. of Tyner Ind.
visited South Bend schools Friday and
spent Saturday i'm the city with friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21

Mozart Lodge Sons of Herman will
give their annual prize masquerade
at their hall. corner Brick and La
porte av.. saturday evening. Feb. 21.
Admission 25c. Good music.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
RETURNS PROM EAST.

diss Sylvia Kreider has returned
from New York and other eastern
points after three weeks buying trip
n the interest of the Wyman store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21

will be Pleased to hear from anyone in
the city possessing rare old articles
which would add interest to the ex-
hibit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21
"SAY SKINNY. COME OVER"

"Pershing's moved to 2O3 +. Wayne
st. with his stamps, office supplies and
printing, and he will sell you any
thing he's got and get you what he
hasn't got Come on Over.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-21

til of opera fame is in vaudeville and
al Oy
o
be be worse
n Thee
But
tina is lite perfect"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-27
USES OF THE DOUBLE
AT AUCTION BRIDGE
Interesting Results From Bid
ding Certain Hands
Over Again.
MISTAKES BY SECOND HAND

Some interesting statistics have lately
been sent 10 The SUN by a correspondent
In the West who has been engaged with
friends In the experiment OF playing any
hand over again II there was any dispute
about the correct bidding. The result o.
these changes In the bids and tho play
that followed furnishes food for thought.
Starting with a convenonaliy correct bid
by the dealer IN every case. his bids be-
ing made by rule. Il was found that nearly
so per cent. OF the mistakes in subsequent
bids were made by the second hand and
tina; the largest proportion OF these mis-
takes were made when the dealer called
no trump.
While the figures given are based on the
observation OF u comparatively small
number OF deals and might easily be
changed by more extended series or by
giving the cards 10 other players with
different Ideas of the game. they presen,
several facts that should be- interesting,
and the hands invest gated show lnstruc-
tive points. revealing the great POSSIBLE
ties OF the same cards under slight
changes in declaration.
The largest percentage Of mistakes II
We Judge from the fact that the hands
eulis had the bidding been different was
IN calling suit second hand over the
dealers 10 trumpers. The next larges,
number OF errors seems to have been due
to bidding two no trumps instead or
doubling. Mistakes In passing were very
few and in calling the wrong suit fewer
still
one OF the most interesting hands sent
to THE SUN IL accompanied by not :
which show that II was considered an
error not to give the fourth hand a chance
To- do the real declaring instead Of shut
ting him out with u bid that was too
high Ia he ovcrcallcI or that made his
bid unnecessary. THE IL undoubtedly In
line with tn modern theory adopted by
the hes: players IN the East.
IN" advantage Of doubling instead o.
going two no trunpS l. tdat n leaves
tho fourth h1nd Ere" To- call suit with
out having To bid three IN u II il ~ a
major suit or four II t is a club. ~ tho
same tim" Il leaves tho way open TO him
To go ~" 10 trumps II that suits his
hand hettsv.
The beginner may consider IT strange
thai II the dealer holds a no trumpcr
one ~ his opponents should he strong
enough TO double and the other to bid
Two no trumrs. but 10 must not he for
gotten that the modern player does not
wait for four aces and three kings 20
call no trump. aud There j. uo law against
tho third hand holding Marlborough.
How about this hand. played At the
kni"l,"rbnclter Whist club the other day?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-27

D.
There are some very interesting prob
lens In acoustics and many uf the most
important discoveries no that science have
been mad. hy thoS, who might he called
IsNmrn. Il is quite well within the mem
uty ~ the majority NJ tn" readers Of THE
Sun when the m~ghphon" Was unknown
and auuouuccrs ~ athletic meetings had
to dapeuI OF thN power ~ tho'r lungs.
Tho m.cdphou" y nov an important
part Of the cpuipm. nj OF every man-u'-
wtr FOR transferring orders from one part
" tho ship TO another. the usual size
being ~ inches long, 10 Inches at Tin"
mouth, with \ IT, Inch opening 10 speak
through.
Tn" smallest merlphone ~ the type
tod to the head OF the ca>sw'ln In n
racing she'll The largest u"gaphone over
built was erected for the lighthouse hoard
at Talkncr Island in the Sound In 1890
II WAS over twenty feet long md had
a. aperture OF nearly .ighc feet II could
ho heard At Mdllet1wn, Conn. 30 miles
away.
There ar some very curious things
ABOUT mcgapnoNes that n" on" seems able
to explain During som" experiments
with various forms at Boston several
years ago one W N, science professors
AZ Harvard was asked to- witness them.
When he was questioned as 20 why the
mcgaplone did certain things H. naively
answered:
"lf ypu know WHY 'uegaphone megs,
yuN know more than " do.
Can any reader % rIiH Sr'S explain
why II IS tha, certain lengths and certain
angles project the voire more distinctly
than others Why iS Il that one person
can b heard very well through a given
pattern II nlysaphonr while another per-
son. voice Is not nearly So distinct yet
when they exchange Instruments the ad-
-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-27

F E-S . q H. . G.! &c CHI XIX Z"
R-KT, 3; . Kt-o ch. XXX
e....R--K 80 3 Kt-o oh. no, psR b,
cause Of KIP and draw, k---B & Kt-Q &
Corr-ct solutions N both these problems and
end game = udy received from pr II p,il
win. Norfolk. Conn. Jsmcs Roberts Phii7
deiph'a R"heri ~. Hhuu. New YORK, W
G-iflth. Ir. Sew work. CITY
CORRECT solutions received to problem No. e.
anu y" from william RInk. Rid.cwood y }:
Nillam Mason. bronlNvn: Prof y l. Perry
Brooklyn: Y 4 l. T.. New Haven, Conn
G w Walton. Jr.. Rldzcwood, y. j. p
snrr Ans%nia: Conn; w johnson
Correct solutions received TO problem NJ a.
New YORK william Dutemple Prov,
Correct solutions received to problem M a..
from W u l.. r., New York; NJ HeIrern.r
New York. who also solved tho end IAN
" !. Ferris Ncrcastlr Del also sol,,d
the end anne study
=. Addit onal correct solutIou. rs,eived fro,.
Mr- NeNdorn. New York To problem M a..
iron y. LAM. New York 20 problem No
w.. AMI from William D0anc BrookIyu. n
problem Nos q" aud t@
CORRESPONDENCE
Jonathan e LOring, New So-k-You arc al
't"u 10 write to tn" iper'cgn 'hsss B,IIrr,a
lou Nassau street where you can Obtain ths
required Information. NV
W Griffith. j., New York--Your probl.n
shaI receive que consideration