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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02
SHOOTING sCRAPE
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Mordecei Garrett Shot Dora Don.
ald-This Is Second Women
He Has Shot

The wave OF crime which broke out
in Anderson last Saturday appears to
have spread to remote parts Of the
county and to have continued over
Sunday. In addition to reports OF all
the lawlessness that occurred In the
city last week. came news yester-
day Of shooting which occurred Sun
day on the plantation CT Mr.. Johr
Pruitt, near Starr.
1t 10 reported that a negro named
Mordecai Garrett shot a negro woman
named Dora Donald. The woman war
struck, In the stomach and in the arm
and her condition Is considered ser
ious. The shooting occurred about
sundown Sunday. The negro mad,
his escaps. This is the second VIC
man Garrett has shot. About year
ago he wounded a woman. the shoot
Ing occurring on Mr.. Pruitt's planta
tion.
A warrant for the apprehension Of
the negro has been sworn out befort
Magistrate ]. H. Rainey.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02
:xONERATED DEPUTY
A|H0. KILLED X! NEGRO
Constable Ellis Hughes Not Blam-
ed for Shooting Arthur
Williams

Arthur Williams, the negro who was
hot late Saturday night at his home
ear Donalds by. Deputy Ellis Hughes,
Tho accompanied Sheriff Ashley when
,e went to place the negro under
.rrest for q crime committed In Honea
'ath several weeks ago. died OF his
INJURIES about 6 o'clock Sunday morn
ng. Sunday afternoon an inquest was
.eld by Magistrate j. C.. Martin, the
ury returning"n n verdict generating
he deputy who shot the negro. Sheriff
tshley attended the inquest, as did
he officer who fired the fatal, shots:
Arthur Williams had been wanted
y the Anderson. county authorities
or some time Several weeks ago the
egro engaged in, q pistol duel with
'oltcemen Page and Hughes Of Honea
>ath because one OF the officers seiz-
I'd Q package Of whiakey from another
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02
CONTRACT LET FOR
IMPROVING BASH!
w. w. JQHNSGN WILL PITT
CEMENT LINING In BIG :.
RESERVOIR
WORK STARTS SOON
Approximately 325 Cubic Yard,
of Concrete Will be Put
Down-Cost 81, 500

The contract for cementing the
basin OF the reservoir northwest OF the
city has been let by the Southern
Public Utilities company to w. w.
Johnson.
Preliminaries for carrying out the
contract are under way already, and
the actual work OF pouring the con-
crete will begin about March IL. Ap.
prOximately 32J cubic yards of con-
crete work will be necessary to line
the bottom and sides OF the reser-
vo!r. The improvements will cost aps
proXimately $2,500.
Some time ago, It will be recalled
the Southern Public Utilities com
pnny's resident manager, Mr.. II. A.
Orr. announced that the company
would build new filter plant on Cox
Creek and cement the bottom and
sides OF the reservoir northwest OF
the city. The new filter will be ready
for use In few days. and will double
the supply Of pure drinking water
for the city.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02
OSBORNE AND PEARSON
Going Out Of Business Sugar at Four
Cents.

In this issue OF Tho Intelligencer
will be found full page ad, announce
ing the final closing out snle of the
old. and we'll known firm Of Osborne
& Pearson who have done business in
Anderson for many years.
The prives quoted in the big page
ad will convince the most skepticcl
that they mean business. Because
the people OF Anderson realize values.
and viii no doubt respond quickly to
the bargains offered In this announce
ment.
One feature of this sale Is the sell
ling Of standard granulated yIgar at
26 pounds for $3.50. and with guar
Rnted price from that on down to
four cents a pound, according to the
amount OF other goods purchased.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02
PAID IN FULL

VIII BE Shown at Paramount Today
Instead OF Clothes.
Manager F. M. Burnett OF the Para
mount Theatre announced last night
that Eugene Walters season theatri-
cal hit paid In Full" featuring
Eugene Walters and members of the
original Broadway cast. will be shown
at The Paramount today instead OF
Clothes. which. was advertised to, be
shown there today. -. 49,,
Clothes. the celebrated = society
drama, with Charlotte Ives and House
Peters. will be shown: Wednesday. In
other words, the order of showing
these two famous plays has been, re-
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02
OLD TIME SINGING
Was Held last Sunday ut Orrvilie
( Church. With Many In Attendance.

There was an old fashioned singing
held last Sunday at, Orville church.
and the occasion was! henrtily enjoyed
by q large, number Of people. The
.ofhGera of the singing convention are:
W. P. Stevenson, president: w. W..
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02
HONEY BOY EVANS
Tickets For This Attraction on Sal,
Friday Morning.

Tickets for Honey Boy George
Evans Minstrels will go on sale at th,
box Office Of "The Anderson" on Fri
day morning. This famous minstrel Is
to be at The Anderson on Tuesday
evening, March 8.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02
Not This Lee Davis.

The police court records Of severa'
days ago record the fact that one Lee
DAVIS was convicted OF stealing egg.
OF the ,value,of Is cents and sentenc.
ed to pay q fino of.$i0.I A waiter a,
the Hotel CHI .nola whose name Is
Lee Davis wl-nes his friends and &C
qun.ntances to know that he is NOT
the Lee Davis who was before The
recorder.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02

Hail. VICE presldelt*swatt c. Lea.
secretary.
The next meeting OF the convention.
will be held at OaRwood Baptist
church On the second, Sunday in June.
The county conventions will meet on
the fourth Saturday: and Sunday In
May at Pelzer. Nh ~
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-02

w. o. w. Meeting.
Myrtle Camp No. 60. Woodmen o:
the World, will meet With Orr NIL
Woodmen Saturday night next ant
confer the noon degree.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
Lands SUES OWNER
OF RUNAWAY HORSE

Ellis F. Lands Instituted suit in the
City Circuit Court yesterday for $4,000
damages against the Singer Sewing
Machine Company.
Lands in his declaration charges
that the Singer Machine Company al
lowed one of its horses. which was
hitched to n wagon, to stand on Main
Street without being tied or fastened
and that it ran away. running over
him and permanently injuring him
about the face and head. He alleges
that the horse was one that would be-
come frightened, and that the company
was aware of this fact, yet did not
take precautions to see that 1t was
fastened when left standing In the
street. The alleged accident occurred
on April 90.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
SUFFRAGE ADVOCATES
APPEAR WITH CANDIDATES
tons and Appeal to Male
Voters.
GIVEN RESPECTFUL HEARING
Unique Method of Campaigning At
tracts Wide Attention, Suffrage Is
sue Being Put Squarcly Before
People In Attractive Form.

For the first time In the history OF
virginia, women have appeared be-
fore political organizations on the
platform with candidates for the Cen
eral Assembly, and have presented
themselves as candidates for the cleo.
: iorate. Women asking for the vote
nave In other States attended hearings
and "heckied" the candidates. and thus
nave forced the candidates to discuss
their question:: but II remained for
virginia to give tho women suffragists
place on the political program OF the
campaign.
The East End Progressive Aesocia-
ton has the distinction Of being tho
first organization before which the
equal suffrage committee appeared
Inc South Richmond Democratic
League came next, followed by the
Northeast Citizens Association. tho
Henry Clay Club in Clay Ward and
the Civic Improvement League of Full
ton.
1t was made evident at these meet
tngs that woman suffrage has become
political issue In Virginia, as the
speakers were listened to with serious
and marked attention. The sufrag!sts.
at their own request. were. with the
pei'' " W. VI inc meetings, the
last speakers on the program. Points
made BY them were discussed by the
candidates at each successive meeting
1t was interesting TO note how the
memory of those candidates who had
formerly been in Office was refreshed
on the subject OF welfare legislation
In which they had taken part. Toward
the close OF the campaign the tax ques-
ton and the Torrens bill have been
forced to share time and honors with
the bills on hours of employment for
women, child labor, pure food. age of
protection for girls and the CO. ordinate
college
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
LEG AMPUTATED

Mrs. Annie Mcintosh. OF Granite
Chesterfield County. received tele-
gram on Wednesday stating that her
son. Hugh. had met with very Sc
rious accident while at work a Quincy,
Mass. and that he had been rushed to
a hospital in Boston, where II had been
found necessary to amputate one of
his legs. Mrs. Mcintosh and her son,
archie. on receipt OF the news, started
at once for Boston, and they are now
by the bedside of the unfortunate
young man. telegram received on
Friday b. Mrs. McIntoshs daughter
stated that her, brother was resting
easily. and that hopes of his recovery
were now entertained
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01

sonal injuries sustained when a piece
of timber fell from the roof of the
black smith shop at the Fulton yards.
at which he was employed. striking
him on his head and fracturing bone
a the base Of his brain. Workmen
were engaged in repairing the roofing.
and he charged that due caution was
not exercised while making the repairs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
VERDICT FOR $500

The jury In the Hastings Court.
faFt ~. Eesterda; returned a verdict
for SI.3oe in favor of James Hendricks
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way Company. The verdict is subject
To the ruling of the court on de-
murrcr 10 the evidence filed BY the
railroad company
Hendricks was suing the railroad
company Tor $4,000 damages for per-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
smith Appointed Captain.

Tho Governor has appointed First
Lieutenant Charles c. Smith. of the
Medical Corps. Norfolk, captain in the
corns Lieutenant Smith will report
within sixty days for examination.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
NJ THE CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
LEAGUE OF FUITO,

President John p. Martin of the Civic
Improvement League. of Fulton, gave
the woman suffragists a place In the
middle OF the program, instead of al
the end of the candidates speeches.
protest was made against this arrange
ment by Miss Clark, of the Equal Snf-
frage Lea que, who declared that tho
suffrag ists had no desire to interrnnt
tho candidates. Mr.. Martin nut tbe
question squarely up to the candidates
who responded with n request that tho
suifragists be heard Immediately. Mrs
Frank l.. Jobson. Equal Suffrage chair
man of Jefferson Ward, said that she
believed she was the only person nres
cnt who had made house to house
canvas of the voters in Jefferson Ward
Mrs Johson stated that tho position Of
women in Virginia. where they havo
to obey laws which they have had M
part In making, is that of sharer. hut
no, OF shared holder.
Numbers OF members of the various
pclitical organizations enrolled as
members of the Equal Suffrage League
Of Virginia, and promised to support
the equal suffrage bill in the next Leg
islature.
The suffragists feel that they have
demonstrated at least that the women
of Virginia will meet with no discour-
tesy from the voters at the polls. as
these same voters treated them with
marked Difference and respect at every
meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
APPEARS BEFORE NORTHEAST
CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS

When President w. r. Akers pre-
sented 10 the open-air gathering of the
Northeast Citizens Association the suf-
fraeist speaker. Miss Nora Houston
the crowd which. owing TO the late
ness OF the hour, had begun TO scatter
came together and listened attentively
for ten minutes 10 the strong appcai
made 10y Miss Houston When sh.
closed her address, there were calls
from the audience OF Don't stop, Go
on speaking" Miss Houston stated
that while one OF the candidates had
said there was no Issue before the next
Legislature woman suffrage was an
issue in Virginia.
Tho sufragists held the crowd for
the Candidates at the meeting OF the
Henry Clay Club At sos Spring Street.
y delay in the arrival of the c;,ndi-
dates for the Senate and tho Admins
trat!ve Board made a difficult situation
for the chairman. Mr.. Williams called
on the suifragists TO aid him in this
dilemma, and Miss Houston and Miss
Mae Schaill addressed the club during
the half hours wait. Municipal house
Keeping. and the good effect OF the
woman's vote in Chicago were the sub
jcot of Miss Schaill's speech. Applause
greeted Miss Houstons statement that
the women OF Virginia were confident
that the men Of Virginia would sup
port them in their appeal for suffrage
through the Legislature of Virginia
Acting on this. several men in the au-
dience questioned two OF the candi-
dates for the Senate, who made mega
tive replies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
EAST END Progressive
ASSOCIATION MEETING

The enthusiasm and the courtesy
with which the suffragists were greeted
by tho East End Progressive Associa
coH was typical of their reception hy
each OF tho political organizations.
When President J. Y. Day. at tho clos
of the candidates hearing. asked for
a motion from the floor as TO whether
or not the suTragists should be heard.
mis- answer was storm Of applause.
MISS Adele Clark. speaker fc- the suf-
frasists. scored a point with the big
audience when she said that. while
politicians claimed that women WELD
ed indirect influence in politics. she
had not heard OF any o! tho candi-
dates asking for a hearing before the
Woman's Clubs. Of Richmond. the Fed
Grafton Of Mothers Clubs the Lady
Maccahees. the Lady Hibernians or the
Eastern Star. to ask for their indirect
influence
President Garter c. Jones. Of the
South Richmond Democratic League.
stated ~ the close OF the candidates
addresses that tho women from the
Suffrage League had been given the
last place on the program only because
they specified that they wished that
place. In order not TO interrupt the
candidates He said he would not call
70, motion on the question OF hear
ing the suffra rists. as he considered II
discourtesy 10 his organization 10
question their Willingness 10 listen to
tn" presentation of the suffrage cause
In her address. Miss Clark. following,
the lead OF the candidates for Office in
discussing their past services and their
qualifications for office. laid stress on
the services OF women to the com
rnunity, and 10 the country at large.
and their qualifications for the cleo
fnrl,e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
MUNICIPAL COURT
G A M E OF TAG
WON BY HINES
Two Men Arrested Each Upon
Complaint of the Other

A most unusual hearing took place in
the municipal court late Monday after
noon. John Hines was called before the
court upon the charge of intoxicaron
and the complainant was Eugene Grover
OF II Cony street, A few minutes later
tiines and Grover changed places and
Grover was made to answer TO a charge
OF single sale upon complaint of Hines.
Hines, mason better known as Jack
Hines, testified that he had earned s. 40
per day nearly all summer and some
weeks had been credited with enough
overtime work 10 allow much better
weekly average than 440 per day. He
| acknowledged that he was intoxicated
Saturday last and said II was the sixth
time he had been before Judge Lancas-
Ter on the charge of intoxication Grover
testified that ne was the man who made
the complaint and said that Hines was
| arrested at his house. The case against
Hines was continued
forthWlth Eugene Grover was no long
! ef witness but prisoner charged with
single sale. Hines testified that upon
july T. 1910, Grover sold him four pints
| OF whiskey. In response 10 questions OF
| the court Hines further stated that on
! other occasions Grover had obtained
lquor Tor him but he did not certainly
Know whether ne was the seller or not.
A further question was answered by
the statement that many times Grover
! obtained liquor for him without leaving
the house al "a Cony street.
Asked by Judge Lancaster why he left
the Grover house in August and secured
lodging IN different place, Hines said
ne left the house at the time of the
state muster because ne could not stand
the conduct of the tenants The irnmor-
atty was more than ! could stand" he
declared Continuing his testimony he
openly charged Grover with CONDUCTING
house OF ill-falne at p Cony street.
Answering the charges Grover cid MOI
succeed III convincing the court of his
innocence and was sentenced 10 nav !
me OF $50 and costs and 10 serve 50 dav.
| IN jail with 30 days additional in default
OF payment of fine and costs HE appeaI-
ed and was held in 5000 bonds. Up 10 q
late hour Monday night he had no, oh
tanned hondsn1ens It is not unlikely
that further formal charges will ne lodg.
ed against Grower within short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
o. 70 p &c % b q
OTHER BUSINESS


After hearing upon the case Of W. II
Works. the necessary papers were drawn
TO commit him TO the Augusta State hos
pital
An order was passed authorizing the
city 10 sell the Spaulding schoolhouse
property, so called. and to give deed Of
same
Orders were passed providing for an
arc light at the corner of Bennett and
North streets, for a 50-candlepower light
on Amherst street $50 feet south Of West
ern avenue. for a street light on Sewau
street opposite the house Of William
Stilkey, for the rebuilding of the side
walk OF the west side Of Melville street
pool room license was granted Ma.
chael Levine TO be used on premises at
Cony street and the petition was
granted which asked for the transfer of
restaurant license from John Poulin
Jr, TO Charles Dostie recent purchaser
Of the North End lunch room James
Drury was appointed special police.
A rare case, and one which called 70,
only one settlement, was presented in
the form Of claim from Charles r
Killing against the city for the killing OF
sheep by dog. The claim for SIS was
granted. The law provides such a meth
cd Of reimbursement when the dog is ar
unknown one and the city is ultimately
reimbursed by the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
Roderick Ashland

Henry Albert Frederick and Mary
Eva Ashland, both of Augusta. were
united IL marriage Monday morning.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Fr. Michigan at $50 at Nuptial mass,
g Mary's church The groom was
attended by William II. Thyng and
the bride by LouelIa Ashland, her sis
ter Through the aid of an automobile
the newly married pair succeeded in
making 4 perfect getaway from their
eager friends who for a long time fol-
lowing the departure Of the uneXpeet-
ed motor car expostulated amongst
themselves because Of their failure.
rhey were completely outgeneralled.
After the wedding trip the Rodericks
viii reside al the corner Of stone
street and Eastern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
NEW ORDINANCE
RI PORTED AND
ROUTINE BUSINESS
Hearing on Traffic Ordinance at
Next Meeting

Perhaps the most important business
OF the meeting Of the city government
Monday evening was the acceptance of
the report Of the special committee ap-
pointed to draft a new city ordinance
for street traffic regulations and rules
for driving After accepting the report
OF the committee. which presented a first
draft in most excellent form. il was or
dered that hearing on this ordinance
he held al the next regular meeting
Mayor Niles and members Of the board
Of aldermen said they believed that the
perfectins and early passage Of the orci-
nance is urgent. The full text of the
ordinance will he published in the next
issue Of the Journal.
ROLL OF ACCOUNTS
The following roll Of accounts. No 8.
was passed At the meeting Monday eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
Eortjn-Iambert

Joseph Forth Of Lewiston and Sadie
Lambert Of Court street. Augusta, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Lambert,
were united in marriage Monday in the
presence of a large number Of relatives
and friends After a wedding trip to
Boston and vicinity Mr.. and Mrs. Forth
will make their home III Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
Macarthur Norcross

Hall Macarthur and Miss George
Norcross. both Of Augusta, We're unit
ed In marriage Monday evening at the
home Of the officiating clergyman, Rev
Henry Z. Dunnacll. MI. and Mrs. Nc
Arthur will reside on Belfast avenue
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

All Of the household furniture at 70
Child street will be sold al public auc-
tior on Friday Of this week. The fur
nishings include what might he expected
10 he found in q well established and
comfortable home. The owner is break
ing Ut Housekeeping and goods will he
sold without reservation. W. II. Austin
viii be the auctioneer-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
Local Matters

a. E.-A. Hall Of Auburn was caller
II the city Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

Mrs Mary a. Savage OF Bingham is
visiting her niece, Mrs. George Daper,
2g Myrtle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

Mr. and Mrs. r. ]. c. Little are en-
joyinc a few days sojourn at their
cottage al Squirrel Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

Thomas c. Buckley and Herbert
Lily of Augusta and Mr.. and Mrs.
Osma Sumner and daughter Marjorie
Of Somerville arrived in the city at II
O'Clock last night. having made thu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

Mrs. Charles Clement, her daughter
Augusta and son Maurice. left the city
Monday bound for Montreal, where they
will he guests Of Mrs. Clements sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
Charities and Corrections

The following licenses to solicit
funds for charitable or benevolent pur-
poses were granted at recent meet
ing. Of the State Board Of Charities
anf Corrections
Opportunity Farm Association, New
Glov ester Me; international Reform
Bureau, Washington, y. G.: New Eng
land Home for Little Wanderers, Wa
terville. Me; Penobscot Bay Bethel
MISSION. Stockton Springs. Me.
To maintain boarding homes for
children:
Mrs. F. p. Fisher, go Capitol street,
Augusta. Me
Annie l. Cunning, 40 Quirby street,
Augusta.
Mrs Mary L. Jordan Auburn. Me.
Alvah l. and Annie Z. D. Knight,
North Yarmouth, Me.
Barbara A. Lambert, Brewer, Ne,
Mrs Ina B. Larrahee, Auburn, Me.
Ella X. Cross, Auburn. Me.
Mrs David Morgan. Scarboro, Me.
To maintain a child placing agency:
New England Home for Little Wan
derers. Waterville, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

Mr. apd Mrs. L. ]. Russell Of Ban
gor were visitors Monday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

Or. and Mrs. Ralph Hutchinson of
Westtrook are enjoying a short visit
with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

Raymond Swift will go TO Bruins
wick this morning TO continue his
studies at Bowdoin College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

Miss Irene Getchell and brother Ce-
| ell, went Monday To Readfield to at
tend kent's Hill Seminary this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

A L. Stevens of Portland was a
caller in the city Monday on matters
Of business