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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
TOMATO CLUBS TO
HAVE RALLY DAY

Local Quartcttc Will Give Entertain.
Laurcns on the Sixth OF June. Sew
erHl Prominent Speakers.
According to an announcement made
yesterday, the Tomato Clubs of I.au-
rcns county will have big rally day
here on the 9th of June. Miss JAYNE
Darlington, who is county organizer
for the clubs, is making every pre-
paration to have most successful
and entertaining meeting. The exact
program has not yet been arranged
but it is understood that there will
be exhibits of various kinds and
speeches by prominent men.
feature Of the rally day will be
the presence Of Il North Carolina can
ming expert. who will demonstrate the
proper methods of canning. He will
bring with him all OF the necessary
tools for the work and his exhibition
Is certain to be both entertaining and
instructive. Among the speakers who
have already accepted the invitation
TO make talks are the following: Mr..
}. d. w. Watts, Miss Edith Parrott,
head of the Tomato Clubs of South
Carolina, and Mr.. Nivin Of clemson
Mr.. Nivin will be remembered as hav-
ing given Il most excellent exhibition
here during the county school fair.
Several other speakers Of statewide
n rnn I, M
expected to be here for the big rally
Miss Darlington is highly enthus-
iastic over the prospects Of a success
ful year among the tomato clubs
There are already fifty members of
the Laurens county clubs and every
member is working hard for a ban
ner year. Attention is also being Civ
Ell to the canning of other fruits. AL
ready some OF the girls have canned
strawberries.
Prizes for this Year.
So far ten prizes have been donated
for the Tomato Clubs. These prizes
will be given next fall when the toma-
to club girls show their exhibits. Re :.
sides these prizes there are addition
al rewards sor good work in the way
Of trips to Winthrop College. The
president Of Winthrop has offered
four trips this year to the prize win
ners in Laurens county. These trips
to The college last about ten days with
all expenses paid and privilege Of at
tending the summer school. Two OF
these trips will be given shortly, the
winners to be those who have the best
kept plat and the best kept record. The
fall.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
WILL SING At CROSS HILL.
Local Quartette vii lGive Entertain
ment There Friday the 22nd.

The local quartette composed of
Mcssrs. C. II. Hicks, r. G.. Franks, J.
10. Hicks and Jack McCravy have sign
ed up for an entertainment in Cross
Hill for Friday night, May 22nd. These
popular singers have visited several
of the towns near Laurens within the
last few months and at each per-
Torrance have made a great hit. They
have selected an excellent program
for these entertainments and it is
needless to say that the entire pro-
gram is well rendered. They are in
communication with several other
schools and expect to make many
more trips in the near future.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
SHRINERS TO ATLANTA.
Special Pullman Car Carried Laurens
Shriners to 10th Annual Meeting of
the Imperial Council.

the Imperial Council.
A special Pullman car left Laurens
over the G. & w. c. Monday afternoon
for Greenwood where it was attached
to the special Shriner train going to
the meeting Of the imperial council
in Atlanta. Besides those going in the
special car, several other parties had
already LEFT by other routes, making q
total Of over thirty Shriners from Lau-
rens attending the big meeting. Be.
sides the Shriners themselves, several
other people went along at the same
time to enjoy the gaiety fthe occa-
sion. The travellers will begin to re-
turn tonight and by the end Of tie
week all Of them will be at home
again.
Among those that are attending the
council from here and adjoining towns
are Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Darlington,
Mrs. J. N. Hudgens, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
w. Copeland, Jr.. Of Clinton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Brooks Swygert, Mr.. and Mrs. p.
B. Blakeley, Messrs. o. B. Simmons,
j. Warren Bolt, II. s. Blackwell, Bill
Fisher, Henry Madden, j. S. Machen, r.
&C. Gray, G.. NJ. Miller, A. w. league, G.
B. Shell, J. w. Fowler, II. Terry, II. A.
Cooper, G. u. Brooks r. J. SwyGcrt, w,
B. Sloan, G. A. Growing, Jr., Of Gold
VILE, c. M. Babb, l.. G. Bale, j. M.
Fleming, Of Lanford. 70. Fl. Moore, of
Lanford, and others.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
ATTENDED WINTHROP MEETING.
Laurens County had One Third Of all
Delegates Present at Meeting on
Home Economics.

Home Economics.
Fifteen ladies from this county at
tended the conference at Rock Hill
last week to discuss home economies
Laurens county was more largely rep
recented than any other county in the
state, having over one third of all the
delegates In attendance. The meet
ing was very pleasant and profitable
one and was greatly enjoyed by those
who attended.
Those attending from this county
were:
Hickory Tavern-Mrs. J.. r. Thom-
ason.
Trinity -Ridge-Mrs. J. D. w. Watts.
Mt. Gallagher-Nlrs. Jerry Martin.
Gray Court-Mrs. DR.. Rodgers, Mrs.
Effie Owings, Mrs r. l.. Gray.
Waits Mills-Mrs. E. ]. Jesse.
Rock Bridge-Miss Young.
Youngs-Mrs. Austin Abercrombic,
Miss Lee Glenn.
Lisbon-Miss Carrie Young, Miss
Pearl Corbett.
Shiloh-Siiss Maurie Simpson.
Barksdale--M Willis Yeargin.
Cross Hill, Mrs. Conway Dial.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
To Conduct Summer School.

Misses May Dele Barre and Emily
Mcng announce that they will conduct
a summer school for two months, be
ginning June 9Th to teach children
who desire additional training.
They propose to coach pupils on any
subjects in which special work is
needed
They will furnish any desired in
formation concerning the school. Aik,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
LAURENS NURSES GRADUATE.
Three Laurens County Young Women
Get Diplomas from Columbia Hos.

pital.
At the graduating exercises Of the
school for nurses at the Columbia hos
pital Friday afternoon three Laurcns
county young women received diplo,
mas, Miss Agatha Reid, of LaurcnS,
Dallys Watts, Of Cross Hill, and Mar
garct &. Gray, of Princeton. All Of
these young ladies passed their eX
aminations with very creditable marks
and will doubtless do honor to their
profession. Eight other nurses re-
ccoived diplomas at the same time.
The graduating exercises Friday ar-
tcrnoon was very happy occasion
the class room being profusely decor
ated and friends and relatives were
present to extend congratulations. In
or Of the graduates to which a large
number of people was invited.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
Increased Capital Stock.

The Banna Manufacturing Company,
Of Goldville,. this county, has been
granted permission by the secretary
OF state to increase It's capital stock
from $225,OO0 to $325,OOO. 1t is un-
derstood that the stock will be issued
at very early date.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
Brought Convict Back.

deputy Sheriff Reid returned sew
eral days ago from Greenwood with
John Wallace, colored, who escaped
from the county gang about year
ago. Wallace got into further trou-
Bile after leaving his "job" here and
had to serve time on the Greenwood
chain gang.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
WILL SPEAK AT TRINITY FRIDGE.
WTl Discuss Important Topics
Ihnre On May 1lfh-Nnxt SnfurIay

There on May 10th. Next Saturday.
Secretary j. W. Reed of the State
Farmers Union will address the Trim
ity-Ridge Union Of Laurens county
next Saturday night, May 18th, at
Trinity Ridge. Mr.. Reed will discuss
the topic Of farmers union and many
other matters Of the deepest interest
to farmers and to business men. The
public is cordially invited to come
that every farmer and every business
man that possibly can will be present.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-05-13
Joint Picnic.

Wadsworth and Youngs schools will
have a Joint picnic at Wadsworth
schoolhousc on Saturday, May l6. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
ENDORSED AT HOME
Such Proof AS This Should
Convince Any Richmond
Citizen.

The public endorsement of a local Cit
izen is the best proof that can be pro-
duced. None better, none stronger can
be had. When a man comes and testi-
fies to his fellow-citizens, addresses his
friends and neighbors, you may be sure
he is thoroughly convinced or he would
not do So Telling ones experience when
it is for The public good is an act OF
kindness that should be appreciated.
The following statement given by res
ident of Richmond adds one more 20 the
many of Home Endorsement which are
being published about Doan's Kidney
Pills Read it.
Mrs. Pearl Boon. 100 Halle Irvine St.,
Richmond, Ky. say: My back ached
and my kidneys were disordered. AT
times | was nervous and didn't sleep
WELL | felt little like getting about in
fact. was miserable in every way until
| used Doan's Kidney Pills. procured at
Middelton's Drug Store. began 10 feel
fine Immediately after taking them and
J their continued use made me feel better
| in every way.
F, Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
| Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Boer
had. Foster Milburn Co., ProprietorS
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
BEREA.

Mr. Harry Mcclure has purchased an
automobile.
Mrs j. s. Hughes and family. of Ida
may, are visiting her mother. Mrs. E
NJ Spence, this week.
Mrs. Mollie Lane continues very i'll
we are sorry to say
A protracted meeting is in progress at
The I'd Christian church, conducted by
Rev. Husbeth, of Louisville.
Mrs f. NJ. Spence had ID sudden a :
tack of acute indigestion Sunday morn
ing which alarmed her family Tor a
while, but she is now getting along
nicely.
The Easter exercises at the Baptist
church Sunday morning were enjoyed
by all; also the solo by Miss Flora Blaz
Ter.
Misses Sallie and Marg aret Lowen Wis
tied friends at Brassfield Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. H. c. Brewer, Of Richmond, was
called here on account OF the illness OF
her mother.
Miss Martha Durham visited relatives
at Hickory Plains Sunday.
w. N. Hughes went to Lexington on
Monday 10 attend court.
Mrs. George Golden, who has been i'll
of the grip. is getting along nicely.
| Mr.. G. H. FELTON,. who has been quite
sick for some days, is better at this
writing.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
CHURCH NOTES.

CHRIsTIAN-Last Sunday. Rev E. b.
Barnes preached on the Resurrection,
the Christians Hope The subject was
particularly apropos, the day being + S.
ter. Great interest was manifested by
the attention which his words produced
The large choir entered heartily into the
service and rendered the selections of
music with fine effect. solo by Miss
Laura Bright and duet by Miss Jamie
Caperton and Mrs. Netlie Ballard were
greatly enjoyed. The anthems evidence
ed careful preparation. The large audi
forum was filled.
Last Sunday night the Mission Band
of the Christian church gave an attrac-
tive service, which the large congrega-
tion certainly appreciated. 1t was one
one of the best children's entertainments
ever given in Richmond. Every num-
Der was a feature in itself. The train
ing of the children was the work of Mrs
James Hamilton and Mrs. Joe Chenault,
assisted by Mrs. Bland Ballard and Mrs.
5. J. McGaughey. Each child seemed
TO be perfectly lat home" in the rendi-
ton of their part"
AT an early date there will be given at
the Christian church an organ recital.
Something good and grand may be ex-
pected.
Bible School attendance last Sunday
was 1923; collection SIG 81.
. BAPTIsT-Rev. w. H. English, of Be-
rea, will preach at the Baptist church,
Kingston. Sunday, April 10, at 3 p. m.
DIR. Quisenberry's subject Sunday
morning The Way of Happiness - In
The evening 1.-The Battle of Life, spe-
cial sermon to young people in their
teens.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Subject Sunday,
April 10, IL a. m. Doctrine of Atone
ment" Testimonial service Wednesday
evening at 7'30. Reading rooms over
Perry's drug store open 2 TO p. m. on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
METHoDIsT-Subject Sunday morning
April 10. THE Power and Glory of the
Cross. Evening subject, 7:30 p. m.
Modern Conditions and Ideals"
CATHoLIc-Services at 10 a. m. and
7:30 p. m.
PREsBYTERIAN-Rev. j. Oscar Mann,
of Virginia. will preach Sunday morning
and evening. He visits the church here
with view OF being called as pastor.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
Stop! LOOk!! Listen!!!

Wednesday, April 18th promises to be
a gala day in the social calendar Rich
mond is to have a big Charity Ball This
dance is the first prominent social event
since the Lenten season and dancers and
onlookers are keen after forty days re-
tirement. The ball, which is for the
benefit of the p. A. G. Infirmary, is to
be held at the Armory, a building that
Uncle Sam has put in first-class condi-
ton and is a fit setting for this brilliant
event. Forty society matrons will act
as patronesses and assist the Infirmary
Board in receiving. Negotiations are
being made with two professionals to
demonstrate the Mexixe, Maurice, Hes
tia ion and other new dances. n good
orchestra has been engaged and many
additional attractions TO contribute 10
the pleasure and success of the evening
The hours will be from 8 10 p m.
Phone to GIL if you want a really good
beefsleak ora choice roast; groceries too.
NJ. NJ Hamilton. 81 If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
Missionaries Should Rest
When at Home.

Miss Belle Bennett, of this city, last
Thursday delivered her annual report
to the Women's Missionary Council of
the Methodist Church. South, at Fort
Worth, Texas. Miss Bennett, as presi-
dent of that assembly, recommended that
all missionary fields of the world be di-
vided into two parts, TO be known as
Oriental" and Latin America She
claims this would increase the efficiency
of missionary work She censured the
itinerating of missionaries through fur
Tough periods, and declared that mis-
sionaries at home from foreign fields
should be resting instead of making
speeches.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
Special Announcement to
Stock Men.

The Climax is gratifed 10 announce
hat with this issue we begin reporting
i've stock market quotations. They are
exported up to Monday night of each
week and may be relied upon as they
ire furnished by special arrangement
With one of the most reliable live stock
lealers in Cincinnati; 10y and po"
"a. advanced from a pennile
miner to a millionaire figure in tt
business world. At fifty his were y
fruits Of a well-spent, energetic lif
Handsome and immaculate in his pc
fectly tailored evening clothes, he Fl
ted into the beautiful room with i,
rich tapestries and oriental rugs wit
all the ease and naturalness of ma
born to culture and wealth.
Every now and then his eyes wal
dered from his newspaper to the fl
ure of his wife sitting at the other sid
of the richly carved table. The tin.
unimposing little woman in her badl
cut, dun-colored gown was the one II
congruous detail in the room. Sh
was like shabby little prairie fowe
suddenly transplanted to conserv,
tory where brilliant orchids and loveI
roses bloomed all about her, her fai,
little fragrance overpowered by thei
heavy sweetness-her delicate Lowell
ness completely submerged by ver
contrast with the radiant beauty {
her surroundings.
To SHADES critical eyes, the dowd
little figure, with the work baskSt
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
BRASSFIELD.

Easter Sunday was big day in this
neck of the woods, especially among the
colored population. Their Sun lay
school managers planned gala day Tor
the little pickaninies. About 3 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon they turned them loose
in 40 acre broom sage field and TO one
viewing the scene from distance they
resembled CoXey's army.
The Sunday-school at Speedwell is
brim-full of enthusiasm. The superin-
tendent and teachers think they have
the best lot of children in the county.
They were all invited TO the home of
DIR. Cocmer last Sunday night, where
two big treats were in store for them
First literary treat, which was enjoyed
bv all present, but. my. when it came
time for the second treat, served by the
doctors better two-thirds, the first
was lost sight of.
Miss Sallie Lewis and sister, of Berea,
were visitors here
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
ACloSe Call.

Miss Margaret Scrivner, the twel We
wear old daughter of Councilman II. b.
Scrivner, of Winchester, and grand
daughter of Mr.. Mort Scrivner, of this
CITY, came near losing her life last
Wednesday evening. Miss Margaret was
standing in front Of the gas stove when
her gown caught on fire. Miss Mayme
Scrlvner, her sister, was just leaving
the room wien she took backward
glance and Immediately saw the danger
in which her sister was placed. She
hastily caught her and tore from her body
the clothing which she wore. Although
she suffered from many burns, the doc
tor who was called relieved her, and
Miss Margaret, with true grit, Gid
not even whimper.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
TEXT BOOK COMMISSION 70 Be.
NAMED SOON BY GOVERNOR
M.GHEAHY.
Prof. ]. r. Johnson Named AS
One of The Commits
SiOnerS.

Some time this month, probably next
week, Governor McCreary will announce
his appointments to the State Textbook
Commission, which will let the fve-year
contract beginning July l, for furnishing
text books for the common schools, a
contract amounting to more than So. 0O0,-
600. In addition to President III. s.
Barker. of State University, President
III. III. Cherry or Prof. A. G. Burton, of
the Western Kentucky Normal School,
and Prof. J. Richard Johnson, of the
Eastern Kentucky Normal School, the
names of Supt. LII. G. Mckee, of the
Frankfort City Schools; Representative
V. ID. Hammond, of Franklin; and Prof.
r. w. Sheriff., of Pineville, are men,
toned as members of the Com mission.
More than 100 applications for appoint
ment have been filed with the Governor.
The State is TO be congratulated upon
the Governors selections. Prof. J r.
Johnson, of Eastern Normal School, will
be one of the commissioners, and more
paInstaking, conscientious man could
not be found He will do his duty to the
State in the selection Of text books and
in every duty in the responsible position
that he assumes, and is amply qualified
for the work.
Piano tuning and repairing by CON-
petent man. Leave orders at the Rich
mond Piano Co., at Yeager'S Jewelry
Store a.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
Richmond Negro Shot.

Last Saturday night at Shelbyyille in
a shooting scrape four shots were fired
by Jack Lewis and when the smoke of
battle had cleared. it was found that
Lewis had shot Horace Burnam, of Rich
mond, twice in the hand, once in the
leg and in the arm. An officer fired two
shots at Lewis as he ran, but neither OF
them took effect and up to this time has
escaped arrest. IL is said that Lewis
and Burnam did not even have speak
ing acquaintance. but when the former
saw the Richmond 'gentl' mum" talking
to his fair inamorato he billed over"
and let drive.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
THE OXFORD CO.
Normal Chapel April Is.

The Oxford Company is formed with
the distinct purpose in view of ''perma-
nenCy" The artists composing il are
professional singers and entertainers,
tried and good. Each one capable Of
giving a full evening recital alone-the
ombination is almost ideal. They know
the needs Of the Lyceum and have con
scientiouSly rehearsed year before ap
pearng under the great Lyceum ban
ner. Therefore their program is a care
fully planned battle to win Lyceum hon
ors. They sing as only artists who have
been together for years can sing. The
company is as carefully chosen as is
Grand Opera cast and their efforts Will
be as effective as a Grand Opera ensem-
ble Their program will be a revelation
to LyCeum audienceS-quartetteS, scenes
from grand and light opera, solos read
ings, sketches. crayon talks, in fact ev-
erything in keeping with the highest
aims of Lyceum art.
This is the last number of the regular
Normal Lecture and Entertainment
Course and is to substitute for the Beu-
lah Buck Quartette. The change was
made necessary because the Beulah
Buck Co. could not come to us on the
date for which they are advertised.
We confidently believe that the Ok
ford Company will present an entertain
ment much superior to the one first en-
gagged.
NORMAL CHAPEL, APRIL Is, SPIN
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
democrats Elected in EStIll.

In Estill county, where there was a
5nbt of the election of the Republican
5ket, although the returns gave them
'ght majorities in several offices, the
kmocrats, owing TO the fact that some
|the ballots were stolen, decided to
st the matrer before Judge Redwine,
Breathitt county. Upon a strict ex.
hination of the matter the case was
b week decided in favor of the Demo
hts. This gives the sheriff. county
|erk, jailer and school superintendent
u the latter.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15

If you miss the Oxford Company you
will fail To hear Mrs Stella Sebastian
Ogden, formerly of the famous Boston
ians" and at present soloist of the Sher-
idan Park Methodist church of Chicago,
is soprano of recognized worth in mu-
steal circles throughout the United
States and a reader and actress of more
than usual ability. Normal Chapel,
s %. M, April 18th
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
d E a TIL 3

Mrs. Martha A. Chasteen widow of
the late w. Il. Chasreen, died la st week
at her home in Louisville. She will be
remem bered as member of a pioneer
kentucky family and at the time of her
death was Daughter of the Revolution
She had attained the age of 81 years
Mrs. Chasteen was a native of Madison
county and had lived here all her life,
until she moved TO Louisville some II
years ago. She was for many years a
member of the Baptist church. Her
family who remain TO mourn her loss re-
side In Lexington and Louisville.
Sumner Park, son of Joshua Park. of
this county, who many years ago left
Richmond TO make his home in Kansas
City, died there on the llih inst. from an
affection of the lungs. He leaves wife
and two children. He had many friends
in this section who unite with those in
the West in sorrow for his death
Milton Crews, eight years old, son of
John Crews, living on the Irvine pike.
died Saturday of tuberculosis and was
buried i'll Richmond Cemetery on Sun
day.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Richardson died at their home on
Friday, 10Th, and was buried Saturday
near Caleast
Last Saturday night, llth, at the res
idence OF VIM. Montgomery, on Fifth
street, Mrs. Ellen Eads. mother oil Mrs
Montgomery, died of pneumonia. Her
remains were taken TO Nicholasville for
burial, Monday.
Prof. James Rice died of pneumonia
at Bolivar, Mo, on the 9Th inst, in the
I'D year of his age. He was born, rear
ed and married in Madison county. He
leaves wife and three children. besides
two brothers. Fount and David Rice, of
this county. Prof. Rice was a graduate
of Georgetown College and followed
teaching in early life, but had been a
Baptist minister for many years.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
AGED Horse Dead.

Daisy Second, the dam OF Red Peavine
and several other famous horses, died
recently upon the farm o. ]. S. Hocka
day, this county, at the age of 32 years.
1t was the request of the late DIR. Hook
aday that the mare should never be sold
out of the family and that upon her
death she should be given a decent bur-
ial. His wishes were carried out and
the mare now sleeps beneath the sod,
where she has for so long time been
loved and admired.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
Killed By Train.

Mr.. Frank Bills, aged - years, was
killed by an L. & n train in the cut
a short distance beyond the junction Of
the l. & n. and l. x y, near this city,
Friday last He was medicine ped
dler, but for some time past had been
staying at the Poor House, and it seems
that he had wandered away. coming 10
Richmond. lie was returning, when
the taain overlook him and whistled,
but 1t appears that he did not hear it,