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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-08-25
PROGRESSIVE LAURENS,
SOUTH CAROLINA

Paragraphs With Points to Them,
From a Reporters Note Book, While
in tho City.
Progress is law which must be
respected and followed. 1t concerns
not only the character hut the very
life Of town or community.
Unless there is progress in the
professions, the Industries and busi-
ness of q town or city it must retro
grade, there is no middle position, for
when growth ceases decay begins.
Therefore it Is necessary either to go
forward or turn to the rear. Lau-
rens is fighting steadily for the sue
cess which is now crowning her eff
| forts, and the growth of the city for
the past few years has been more
marked than at any period in it's pre-
vious history, certainly it has shown
no signs Of decay Laurens has and
Is looking forward and not backward,
toward the goal of still greater
achievements in the future. The old
days of Laurcns have passed away
the days when she revelled in the
indolcnt Southern sunshine and
fought her glorious battles over again,
younger generation has come INTO
the arena and is now fighting for SUI
prcmacy in the field of trade and
commerce. The battle has none Of
the horrifying spectaclcs OF the COS
but is now for homes, education and
employment for all. The men Of Lau-
rens are Of a race now who build
cities, make desert places bloom and
Enow not the meaning OF inc worn ue-
feat, and they know that the success
Of every business means step for,
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The midland journal., 1915-05-21
States prettIest Girl Is Selected

Miss Clara M McAbee of Frederick
county has been selected from among
nearly goo pretty girls of the State as the
prettiest in Maryland.
Her photograph was among the large
number submitted to The Baltimore
Evening News in Beauty Contest, the
prize for which is TO be trip to the
Panama Pacific Exposition and other
points in the great West.
The photographs were of young ladies
from throughout Baltimore city and from
all over the State.
The News secured the services Of FIVE
prominent citizens OF Baltimore as judges.
They were William F. Lucas. Jr.. Fred
erick H. Gottlieb, Charles E Ford, Ed
ward Berge and Col John Peasants.
The Judges inspected all the photo
graphs and eliminated all but 20. Invi-
tations were sent by The News to the
young ladies so determined upon to tea
at the Hotel Stafford. where they met the
judges. The latter. after much delibera-
ton. decided upon Miss McAbee.
She will leave for California June 2.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
pilgrimage To St. Mary's.

Through slight change in schedule.
the prairie schooner expedition of the
Just Government League of Maryland, to
the home of Margaret Brent, will reach
St. Marys City on June 8, instead of
June 10, as previously announced.
June s. the day given to celebrations
and meetings at St, Mary's City. will be
a great day for the caravaners They
will be within mile of the Sisters Free
hold the home oil Margaret and Mary
Brent. They will see the monument to
the memory of Leonard Calvert. on the
site of the OLD mulberry tree where the
treaty with the Indians was made; they
will stand in the shadow of Trinity
Church. built from the bricks of the old
State House erected in 1858. They will
be entertained at White House," the
home of Giles Brent. which is still stand
ing and is owned by Mrs. Thomas
Brone. cousin of Mrs. Ramey's.
The route beyond ST. Mary's City will
extend through Great Mills. Leonard
town. Clements. Chaptico. Newport, Bel
Alton. Port Tobacco, LaPlata. Pomonkey.
Waldorf, Hugesville. Charlotte Hall,
Mechanicsville, Bryantown, Upper Marl-
borough. Davidsonville, reaching Balti-
more on Saturday. June 20.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Delaware Shooters Defeat Mary.
land.

Fifty FIVE gunners from Maryland on
Saturday competed with sixty-6ve from
Delaware in team race held on the
grounds Of the DUPONT Trapshooting
Club. Wilmington. The Delawareans
were victorious by score of oo7 breaks
against soS by the Marylanders.
For the visitors, Lester S. Germ an. of
Aberdeen was high gun with a perfect
score of so out of SO. H. L. Worthington
followed with 4S. Each man shot at so
targets, and the 20 high men on both
sides composed the teams. For Della
ware Alden B. Richardson and William
Foord were high with 4S out of so.
A. Armour, of Greenhurst. was one of
the twenty high score men. with AZ breaks
to his credit. and H. M. Duyckrdck. of
Rising Sun. with AZ.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Farmers Cooperative Demonstra
tlon Work.

G. F. Marsh. County Agent. reports
that the series of spraying demonstrations
held last week were very successful as the
farmers were greatly interested and ask
ed many questions.
Prof, Shaw made up the dilute lime sui
phur and arsonate of dissolution for apple
trees and also the selfboiled lime and
sulphur and arsenate of lead mixture for
peaches trees. described the various in
sect and fungous diseases that 1t was
necessary to combat and gave advice on
the application of the spray and the equip
ment required.
Much more spraying is being done this
year than has been the case in previous
years and it Is apparent that an area OF
better fruit has dawned for Cecil county
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
WOODLAWN.

Do not forget the festival to be held in Hope
well Hall this Friday evening by the Ladies'
Aid Society.
Miss Annie SINNERS spent several days in
Baltimore this week.
Mrs. r G. Terry was weekend guest of
Mr.. and Mrs Willett Ewing, of Coatesville.
Miss Leila Thompson is visiting Miss An
netta Phillips, of Wilmington.
Miss johnson, End vice-president OF the VIII
mington District Epworth League. will speak
at Hopewell this Sunday evening, during the
League hour. after which Rev. @. N. Jones
will preach as usual.
Messrs. Chas. Churchman. Ralph SINNERS
and James Churchman spent Saturday and
Sunday in Wilmington.
Messrs. Edward Ewing and Ernest Williams
attended Ringing Bros. circus in Wilmington
on Saturday.
Mr.. Clinton jackson has been spending sew
eral days in Wilmington.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Isaac II. Hammond

Isaac H. Hammond died Saturday from
cancer of the stomach, at his home near
New London, aged 70 years. He was a
native of Cecil county. Mr.. Hammond
was veteran of the Civil War. His wife,
who was Martha Jane Wier, survives
him, as do seven of family of sixteen
children, born to them. They are Joseph
and Marshall, of New London; Isaac, of
Port Deposit; James, of Perryville; Mrs.
Florence Holly. Havre de Grace. Floyd,
of Oxford.
The funeral was held Tuesday. with in
terment at Hopewell M. E. cemetery.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Orphans Court.

The following bonds have been approv-
ed and accounts passed by the Orphans
Court:
Bonds Approyed-Bond of Carrie M.
Cameron. executrlx of William A. Cam
eron: bond of Harry D. Barnes, executor
of Edwin Barnes; bond of Aaron l..
Duyckinck. executor of Mary A. Shade;
bond OF Georgianna j. Zebley. adminstra-
trix OF Charles F. Wildman.
Accounts Passed-First and final ac-
count of Frank R. Scott. administrator of
Annie E. Scott. and distribution struck on
same; first and final account of Uriah
Drake. administrator Of William Drake;
administrator of William Drake; first and
final account of Robert c. Thackery. ad
minstrator OF John Miller; first and final
account OF Emma M. Peoples. executrix
of Adam Peoples.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
FARMERS DAY.
Interesting Program Arranged For
Day At Agricultural College.

The outlook is bright for a large and
enthusiastic attendance of farmers and
their families at the Agricultural College
on Farmers Day, May 2o. Indications
are that all who attend will have most
eventful and lively day. In addition to a
thorough inspection of the College and
Experiment Station grounds, numerous
interesting demonstrations have been ar
ranged for, that will be oflvital interest to
ever farmer and his family. The pro-
gram for the day includes wide variety
of attractions. The new Founders Gate
at the entrance of the College grounds will
be the scene of most impressive dedi-
cation. There will also be plenty of good
music, picnic lunch served by the Col
lege, and live baseball game as interest
ing diversions among the days more
serious proceedings.
PROGRAM FOR FARMERS DAY
8:oo-I2:oo a. m Upon arriving at
College Park. visitors will be escorted to
the Institution. to observe the buildings
and various experiments in progress on
the farm, and the special demonstrations
for the day.
1890 p. m. Picnic lunch, served by
College.
200 p. m, Assemble for meeting.
Music by College band.
Invocation, Rev. D. c. keenan,.
Greeting. DR.. H. ]. Patterson, President
Maryland Agricultural College.
THE New Agriculture" Hon. Carl
Vrooman. Assistant Secretary U. S De-
partment of Agriculture.
Music.
Address, Robert Grain. Charles County,
Maryland.
3:15 p, m. Procession to Gate.
Dedication of Founders Gate.
Address. R M Pindell, Jr., President
Alumni Association.
Unwilling OF tables. Miss Mary H.
Goldsborough, and Miss Emily McLane
Merryman.
Benediction, Rev. Henry Thomas.
Music by College band,
400 p. m. Baseball game M. A. c. VS..
ST. Johns.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Property Transfers.

w. T. B. R. Robertson and wife
to Eleanor E. Hunter, lot of land
at Rising Sun, $5 and other consid-
erations.
Henry 81. McFadden and others
to Margaret E. McFadden, interest
in property at Andora, $5 and
other considerations.
Joseph a. Holman and wife to
Cornelius B. Short, property at
northeast corner of Blue Ball road
and West High street, Elkton,
5000.
Maybell Armour to Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Co., right
of way, %.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
6eoree W. England.

George w. England died May II at
Wildwood, N. 7. The deceased was a
son of Mary and the late Job England.
and was born near Zion. He followed
the plumbing business. His wife sur
wives; also his two sisters. Mrs. J. B.
Slicer and Miss Olive England, who reside
in this town, and two brothers. Clifford
and Howard England. of near Zion.
The funeral was held Thursday, with
interment at Northwood cemetery.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
School Commissioners.

The School Board was in regular ses-
sion on May II.
The contract for stationery for the year
Iors-I6 was awarded to Meyer & Thai
heimer of Baltimore.
Trustees were appointed for the various
schools.
The Board decided TO visit all schools
during the week Of May "a.
The Board reorganized by electing
Wilmer J. Falls President. Henry M. Nc
Cullopgh. Esq Counsel, and Joseph M.
McVey Secretary. Treasurer and County
Superintendent,
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
mrs. Thomas q. Freeman.

Mrs. Clara L. Freeman, wife of Thos.
R. Freeman, of Elkton, died at Union
Hospital May I3. after several weeks ILL
ness, aged 46 years. She was formerly
Miss Clara Scott. daughter of the late
James T. Scott. of Elkton. For some
years past Mrs. Freeman had conducted
a stationery store in Elkton. She is sur
vived by one brother. Asher Scott. The
funeral was held Saturday; interment in
Elkton cemetery.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
THEODORE.

Mr.. Charles t. Nesbitt has been visiting in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. George Hyland and Miss Tacy Williams
attended the circus in Wilmington. Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oswald Irwin are spending
some time with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Reynolds.
Mr.. Charles R. Nesbitt is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Kibler spent Sunday
with Mr.. Oscar Kibler and family.
Mr.. Rowland Atkinson spent week here.
with his wife. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Williams.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
John 3. Mackey.

John B. Mackey, of Lewisville. died
Saturday. after long illness. aged 76
years. He was born and spent his entire
life in the vicinity of Lewisville. David
and Emeline Perry Mackey were his par
ents. His wife and four children survive:
DIR. David Mackey and Thomas Mackey,
of Oxford; Misses Helen and Emma
Mackey. at home. One sister also sur
wives.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
CECIL COUNTY ALFALFA NOTES.

1
Agent, called to look at the alfalfa of
Williams Bros, Elkton. and found that
while it was a good stand it was very
yellow and was making but very poor
growth with the exception of patches
scattered through the field, which were
dark green and twice as high as the
rest of the field. Upon examination 1t
was found that the green patches were
loaded with nodules while the yellow
places had none, or at the most very few
on the roots, and this in spite of the fact
| that the seed had been carefully inocu-
lated in the fall. This only proves the
fact that it is much harder matter than
is usually supposed to inoculate field for
the first time and explains the numerous
failures where men. have carefully follow
ed direction. for the probability is that all
uninoculated plants will die out the first
winter. 1t is also an argument in favor
of sowing timothy with alfalfa, If for
or If it should die out in patches from lack
OF incubation the timothy will fill in and
make crop and farmer will not loose the
use of his land, as so many alfalfa grow
ers have done the first time that they
sowed it. If the soil from round the in
oculated plants is scattered over the yell
low ones with shovel or the whole field
narrowed with a spring tooth harrow
which would draw the inoculated dirt
from one plant to another the field could
be saved.
The same difference between inoculated
and uninoculated plants is seen in piece
of new seeding on Mr.. Crukshank's farm
at Cecilton. Though he has several
acres of especially good alfalfa on the
farm.
A still further example of the same
thing is seen in field of crimson clover on
Elkton farms. where the manager, w. ]. |
Gorrie, sowed two pounds of alfalfa to the
acre in the seed. There is good sprinkl- |
ing all over the field and about ten per |
cent of it is green and about fifteen inches
high and well inoculated. while the re-
mainder is uninoculated. yellow in color
and not over seven inches in height.
The fact that when the land is lined
and the seed inoculated thoroughly alfalfa
will do well in Cecil county has been
proved by large number of farmers.
Among others, J. F. Cobbage, Cecilton,
has an acre of alfalfa that is thick and
making splendid growth.
w. B Bayles of Principle Furnace,
has half acre of alfalfa that has been
cut three times for several years and is
still thick and making good growth.
Peter Hartenstine, Principle Furnace,
has alfalfa scattered all through one of
his fields and has sown two and half
pounds of seed on fifty acres of new seed
ing. Such demonstration is we'll worth
the attention of the neig ghboring farmers.
Father Arnd, OF Eikton, who was one of
the first to grow alfalfa in this county,
prefers sowing spring seeding with oats
and in order to prove his side of the argu-
ment can show a splendid stand of alfalfa
seeded with oats this spring. He says
that spring is the natural time to sow
seeds and that the oats will keep down the
weeds ana will not injure the alfalfa.
His is another demonstration that is well
worth watching, especially as all the au-
thorilies say that alfalfa should be sown
in the fall.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
mrs. MARY e. EMS.

Mrs. Mary E. Ellis. widow of late DR..
c. M. Ellis of Elkton. died May 10 at her
home in Elkton, aged IA years. She was
a Miss Cantwell before her marriage,
daughter of Robert cantwell. and spent
her entire life in Elkton. One sister sur
wives, Mrs. Caroline A. Price. of Elkton.
Her funeral was held Saturday afternoon,
with interment at Elkton cemetery.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
DEATHS.
Hylahd |. Marcus.

Hyland L. Marcus, for years watchman
at the Blue Ball railroad crossing in Elk
ton, died April g, in that town. aged "a
years He is survived by his second
wife, tour sons and one daughter.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
George ". Green.

George w. Green. 40 years old, was
found dead in bed at his home at, Como
wingo. Saturday morning. He was sub
ject to epileptic fits and it is thought that
he died during the night in spasm.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
mrs Isa Anna Euler.

Mrs. Isa Anna Euler. wife of Christian
Euler, died at her home near Rising Sun.
Wednesday, May TO-
Funeral services Friday, May 2I. in
Union NJ. E. church. Fremont. at 2.3o p.
m. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21

In accordance with the will OF the peo-
pie as expressed at the ballot box last fall,
all saloons were compelled to close their
doors and go out of business in Charles.
Carroll and Garrett counties, Maryland.
on May Ist. The rummies are catching
it on all sides, and the lines are slowly out
surely being drawn tighter and tighter
against the booze business.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
WILL OF DR.. c. N. ELLIS.
Medical and ChlrurglcaI Faculty
and Union Hospital Re-
ceive Be0uests,

The estate of the late Dr. Char les M.
Ellis. for years president of the National
Bank of Elkton, consisting of real, per-
sonaI and mixed property valued at $780,
600, which was held in trust during the
lifetime of his widow. Mrs. Mary E. Ellis,
will now be distributed. his widow hav-
ing died last Thursday.
The will devises $4,000 TO DR. Ellis
niece, Rosana Ellis; So. 900 to his niece.
Elizabeth Rudolph Ellis; $500 to Kate
Ellis Foard, daughter of the late N. E
Foard, OF Baltimore; 20 shares of stock of
the National Bank of Elkton to his niece.
Mrs Richard Reese. OF Wilmington. Del ,
20 shares of stock of the National Bank of
Elkton to his niece, Roberta F. Tull of
Washington; 90 shares of stock OF the
National Bank of Elkton to the Medical
and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland;
81 500 to his sister, Mrs. Mary E. Tull;
81. 500 to his deceased sister. Miss Mamie
Louise Ellis, 81, 500 to his nephew, Chas.
N. Tull; $500 to his nephew. Rudolph
F. Tull; $1,000 in trust to Nathaniel
Knowles. of Philadelphia; SO shares of
stock of the Scott Fertilizer Company of
Cecil County to the Union Hospital of
Cecil County
The rest of the estate is devised equally
between his two nieces. Mrs. Richard
Reese. of Wilmington, and Miss Roberta
F. Tull. children of his sister. Mrs. Mary
E. Tull.
William S. Ellis. of Philadelphia, and
DR.. Howard Bratton, of Elkton, are
named as executors. DR.. Ellis was for
several years president of the Medical and
Chirurgical Faculty at Baltimore. and
died about four years ago.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Calvert Agricultural High School

The Calvert Agricultural High School
Commencement. will be held on June 4.
1915, in Rosebank Church. DIR. Lewis,
from Western Maryland College. will de-
liver the address.
The members of the class and the sub
jects of their essays are as follows: M.
Alice Brown, "The Country Life. y
Horace Churchman. ''Some of Americas
Problems" Herman Crothers. "Educa-
tion." Lawson Crothers. "The Panama
Canal" Thomas Crothers. THE Inven-
tions of the Twentieth Century Ralph
Crothers, 1.-The College in the Service oi
the Nation Cecil Ewing. The Life Of
Washington. Eugene England. "A
Practical Education" Clayton Reynolds,
"The Employment of Children in Fac
tories " Norman Touchton. The De-
struction OF American Forests.''
Class Night exercises will be held
Thursday evening, June 8, at Rosebank
Church.
The Baccalaurate Sermon will be
preached by Rev. ]. M Mccoy. in Rose
bank Church Sunday evening. May goth,
at O'Clock.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21

In Buhineton's SHOE Department is a
table loaded with Pumps aud Oxfords.
All money savers.-well worth inspecting.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21

Oliver Twist suits aud Rompers can be
obtained at Bufington's for 2sc and soc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
VOTERS WILL
PASS ON BUS
EXPENDITURE

Councilman Hesketh's bill trans.
ferrlng t6usp00 from the municipal
railway fund for tho Use OF auto.
buases 10 operate on downtown
streets and 10 connect Divisions A
aud & OF the "muny' carline. was
assured OF sufficient votes for pas
sage al the council meeting Mon.
day afternoon. Mayor GIN has ais
nitied his intention OF signing H..
so that II may be submitted 20 the
people March 2
The mayor also will sign Erick.
sons ordinance referring 90 the
people using 100000 TO extend III
vision 4 10 Ballard. In an address
at the Labor temple SUNDAY night
Erickson declared that owing 10
the unpayed condition Of streets
leading 20 Ballvd. the autohus
would be impractical for this con.
nection.
Il think n was almost proyiden.
tlai." he said. that there has been
such continued opposition 20 the
purchase OF the Seattle. Renton a
Southern line. for | do not believe
II ever will be necessary To pur.
chase Il. In the light OF the prac'
teal results obtained with the auto.
bus"
In expressing his intention TO
sign both the Hesketh and the
Erickson bills. Mayor GIN said that
never before had the question %
municipal ownership been No thor.
ntvhtv dlaruaN.d Ga tina gifV
The voters should be given an
opportunity 90 express themselves
ON these matters" he said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
CALLS FRIENDS
ON PHONE, Then
KILLS HIMSELF

Hls fortune lost with the failure
OF the Seattle Sporting Goods Co. Of
which he was manager. Frederick
W. Clewiey shot himssf Sunda,
morning at his home In Kirkland.
Ciewley closed up his affairs. pay
Ing some small debts. then wrote n
note of farewell 10 his wife. and an
other 10 friend. Harvey Woods
In this note he made arrangements
for his funeral. naming the pail
bearers. In another letter To Cap'
Harry Cade OF the Kirkland ferry
he asked that Cade take care OF his
dog
clewley then called up Woods and
Cade on the phone and asked them
10 come 10 his home.
Il can't explain over the tclc'
phone he said
They came. A. they knocked 81
the door they heard n shot ant
rushed In TO find Ciewey dying on
the floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
LEGISLATIVE
Proceedings
BEGIN TODAY

OLYMPIA, Wash. Jan. H.
In accordance with caucus de.
eislon Saturday and sunday,
the house OF representatives
OF the tath session Of the
Washington legislature organ
ixed at noon today with the
election OF William w. Conner.
Of skaeIt county, 40 speaker.
The senate elected Senator
Edward L. French. OF Clarke
county, az president pro tenn.
c. r. Maybury Of Seattle was
chosen chief clerk Of the
house, the same position he
held two years ago, and Frank
L. pallam. former secretary 10
Gov. Meade and Gov. Hay. was
elected secretary OF the senate.
In the caucuses which preceded
today's proceedings. the return oil
several bull moose senators TO ths
fold was tho most I'm
portant feature.
Senator John y. Campbell OF Ev
srett. progressive candidate for
In the Second district IN
he recent election: Senator Peter
Iverson OF Poulsbo. Senator Fair
,hild OF Tacoma and Senator Dick
OF Spokane we're this
tour progressiyes who participated
IN the republican csucuses.
In the house the seven progress
,iyes caucused By themselves and
decided upon DIR. Black Of Pomeroy
'or the nominal honor OF speak
srShip nomination. The same
honor was extended by the IL dem
ocrats to r. l.. Farnsworth OF Lin
coln county.