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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
COCKILL COMING
HERE THURSDAY
Will Meet Prospective League
Stars; Anxious For Pro-
lection

Manager George Cockill will be in
Harrisburg Thursday. He has written
a number of youngsters who want a
chance TO play on the local State
League team to meet him here. Man
ager Cockill writes that he has re-
ceived TO date 1875 applications for
places on the team.
He also assures local hackers that
there will be no trouble in getting
players as soon as protection is as
sured. Baseball stars have had their
troubles in outlaw leagues and there
are a number of Federal League men
who are to-day without a place to
nj
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
STATE HIGHWAY TEAM READY

The State Highway Department
baseball team will get into the run
ming on Saturday. A game has been
scheduled with Harrisburg Academy
nine and the contest will take place
on Academy field. AS the State High
way team is made up of eX-college
players, an interesting game is antici-
pated The game starts at 2.30 o'clock
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
Halifax Discusses Plans For
Coming Baseball Season

Halifax, Pa, April 1S.-At meet
ing of the officers and directors of the
Halifax Athletic Association Monday
evening plans for the coming season
We're discussed. Samuel w Koppen-
haver was elected manager of the
baseball team and A. NJ. Smith was
elected vice-president of the asso-
citation to succeed MIR. Koppenhaver.
Baseball will be a sure go in Halifax
this year and will be represented in
the Dauphin-Perry League. A pitcher
and catcher will be hired and a strong
team will be put in the field
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
DEAF MUTE FANS TwENTY-oNE
SfecidI 10 Tie TcIcgrdi

Vancouver, Wash, April 1S.-Louis
Kotula. pitcher for the Washington
State School for the Deaf, continued
yesterday to receive congratulations on
his notable feat in striking out twenty
one batsmen in a game with the team
of the Benson Polytechnic School Of
Portland Saturday. His achievement
is said to equal the worlds record for
strikeouts in a nine-inning contest \
week ago Kotula struck out eighteen
in a game with the Lincoln High,
School of Portland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
BIG TROUT LANDED

DFttEu' 70 FHt e'es'"FN
Lewistown, Pa, April is. - j.
Clarke, of Yeagertown, caught the
largest trout of the opening day of
the season in a stream near that place,
the fish measuring % inches. Fred
Jones, of the same place. landed two
fine trout measuring Is and 19 inches.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League
American League

COLLEGE BASEBALL RESULTS
At mington-Indiana. -; Mar
shall College, 3.
At Lafayette - Wabash, 3; Purdee
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
National League

National League
Pittsburgh, 10; Cincinnati, l.
Chicago, 8; st. Louis. /.
Other games postponed.
American League
Boston, 5; Washington. l (S innings
rain.)
Detroit, 3; Cleveland, G2 innings)
Chicago, 6; st. Louis, G1 in
nings).
New York-Philadelphia, rain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
WHERE THEY PLAY TOMORROW

National League
Boston at Philadelphia.
New York at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
Chicago at ST. Louis.
American League
Philadelphia at New York.
Washington at Boston.
Detroit at Cleveland.
st. Louis at Chicago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18

indianapolis has signed Cy Falken-
berg, the former Tri-Stater and later
with the Federal League.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
Bits From SportIand

Young men wounded on the battle
field, 1t is said, will be given employ
ment as caddies on golf links in Eng
land.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18

Penn will start Spring football prac
tice April %.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18

In a five-inning game yesterday on
Academy field the Greeks defeated the
Romans; score. to 4. Each team
had IL hits. The Greeks made their
bingles count.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18

Rain put a crimp in big league
games yesterday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18

The Harvard tennis team yesterday
defeated the Philadelphia Cricket Club
team; score, to 0. r. Williams. I'd.
national champion, was the big star
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-18
Baseball Summary;
Where Teams Play Today
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

SNHbDt LIE FOX TO-DAY
National League
Boston at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
New York at Brooklyn.
Chicago at st. Louis
American League
Philadelphia at New York.
st. Louis at Chicago.
Washington at Boston.
Detroit at Cleveland
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10

Baker, superintendent Of pig clubs;
l.. w. Summers, district demonstration
agent; Dr.. l.. s. Wolfe, Orangeburg
county farm demonstration agent. DR..
Long delivered highly interesting
and instructive addTess. DR.. Long
showed that Orangeburg was the log
teal place for the packing plant, be-
cause as a result OF his census Of the
hogs raised in South Carolina moro
hogs are raised in a radius Of rs
miles of Orangeburg than any other
city in the state. DR.. Long told of
how the United States government
would assist in the work and in gener-
al impaired potential information to
the Orangeburg business men and
others Interested Dr. Long stated that
he was highly pleased with the meet
ing and the prospects for the plant.
Dr.. Long was cognizant Of the push
Of the Orangeburg business men, who
now are possessed Of the spirit to do
things.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
MRS VIRGINIA GRITTON
DIED IN ERIE, PENN.
Telegram Received Yesterday of her
Sudden Death. Body will be
Brought Here for Burlal.

DIouSHG 1cFc lOr DurlHIs
telegram was received yesterday
by Mrs. Vaughn Miller, from the en-
ploycrs of her mother, Mrs. Virginia
Gritton, that Mrs. Gritton had been
found dead in bed at her hotel in Erie,
Penn, where she had been engaged
for some time demonstrating women's
apparel. The telegram was very
Drlef one, giving merely the fact of
her sudden death, SO fuller details are
lacking, but the presumption is that
she died Of paralysis Of the heart The
news of her death was a great shock
TO her relatives and many friends in
l1aurens, which was her home and
which she always displayed much in
terest In. Funeral arrangements have
not been perfected, but in all proba-
b1lity she will be buried here either
tomorrow Or Friday.
Mrs. Gritton is survived by her hus-
band, DR.. Fl. B. Gritton, a daughter,
Mrs. Vaughn Miller, both of this city,
and one son, Thomas Lee Gritton, of
Boston, Mass. She was born in Texas,
her maiden name being Virginia Lee
MCGEE. She was reared in Horse
Cave, Ky, and was graduated from
Logan Female College. She was mar
ricd to DR.. Gritton at Horse Cave in
1884 and spent most Of her life in
Laurens. She was So years Of age
Mrs. Gritton was a woman Of un-
usual mental attributes and was an
ACCOMPLISHED conversatdonalist. She
was member Of the Wednesday Club,
Of Laurens, and Of the Pierian Club,
of Lawrenceburg, Ky, both literary
organizations For many years she
taught a class Of girls in the Metho-
dist Sunday school here and made
many attachments there that she re-
tained throughout her life
For some years Mrs. Gritton had
been travelling for large manufac-
turing establishment and was meeting
with much success.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
FOR COMMERCIAL BODY


Chamber of Commerce Organized and
Campaign for Membership to Start
Soon.
An enthusiastic meeting in the in
terest Of chamber Of commerce for
laurens was held in the Court House
Monday evening. Dr.. II. x. Aiken pre-
sided over the meeting and II. Rice
Nlckels acted as secretary. A motion
to go into an organization of the Lau-
rens Chamber Of Commerce was pass
ed unanimously and the above gentle
men were named as temporary officers.
A committee, with DR.. Aiken as chair
man. to draw up constitution, was
selected and this committee will re-
port back to the meeting Friday ev-
ening. At that time it Is though that
a definite organization will be per-
fected.
The consensus of opinion at the
meeting seemed to be that the organ
ization should be amply financed so
that well paid secretary could be
S'ipioS Su' HC iIdIlcl VI uuCS COlllllB
up for discussion, various expressions
on the subject were heard. The opin-
ion seemed to prevail that there
should be small membership fee
from individuals and voluntary or
assessed graduated scale 70 rbusi-
ness houses and manufacturers. All
of this will be discussed at the meet
Ing Friday evening, though large
number Of those present signifled their
faith in the organization by agreeing
to join without deciding on the dues
Upon suggestion of Mr.. w. l.. Gray,
Laurens was pledged to raise $500
for the survey Of the proposed rail
road through the Cross Anchor coun-
try. Mr.. Gray attended meeting of
the ocrporators at Union yesterday
where he laid the claims of Laurens
before them.
A large number of citizens attend
cd the meeting and much enthusiasm
was evident. The meeting Friday is
expected to be even more largely at
tnded, as every live man in the city
Is expected to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
w. p. Harris for tho House.

These are times when We need men
In the legislature, broad enough to rep
resent every interest or calling and
especially men that know from long
and constant experience the needs Of
the great agricultural interests Of our
country w. p. Harris Is such a man.
We respectfully suggest to him that a
large number OF yoter9 wish him to Of
fer for tho lower house Of the General
Assembly.
j. A. Fowler.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
Mrs. Ii. j. DObbins Dead.

Mrs. Maymelle Langston Dobbins,
wife of B. J. Dobbins, OF Caroleen, N.
c., died in Charlotte Wednesday and
was brought here for burial Thursday
Mrs. Dobbins was the daughter Of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Langston, Of
this county, and formerly lived here.
She had been married but few
weeks. She Is survived by two sis
tors, Mrs. George Flanagan and Miss
Kate Langston.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
CHAUTAUQUA SEASON
CLOSED FRIDAY EVENING
Madame Julia Classen and Compan!
gave Recital rs Last Number.

gave Recital rs Last Number.
The Redpath Chautauuua season
came to an end Friday evening with
the recital by Madame Claussen, at
tended by Pierre Henrotte, violinist,
and Marcel Charlier, pianist. One of
the largest audiences of the Chautau-
qua greeted these artists and showed
by their applause that the selections
were appreciated.
wednesday morning DR.. Amsbury
gave the last Of his series of morning
lectures. DR.. Amsbury's lectures were
intended to appeal to those of literary
inclinations and they met with wide
commentator. Wednesday afternoon
Everett Kemp gave an interpretatiye
reading "The Printer at Udell's", which
was pronounced by many as the
most helpful number on the program.
Wednesday evening the White Hussars
gave a popular and sprightly concert
which met with hearty approval.
Thursday afternoon Miss Franc
Dunning gave the last Of the Chill
dren's Hour entertainments. Miss
Dunning won the hearts of the chill
dren while here and they regretted to
see her leave. Thursday afternoon,
also, Ernest Harold Baynes gave a lee
ture on birds, in which he stressed the
Importance of preserving the insect
devouring birds and the birds of
plumagc. AS result OF his lecture
a Bird Club was formed with DR.. w.
ID. Ferguson as president, Dr. b. f.
'oscy, secretary, and Ralph Terry
treasurer. It's chief aim at present
Will be the determination of the Eng
lish sparrow which is said to be very
destructive Of other birds. Thursday
evening the beautiful bird maSQuc
Sanctuary" and pageant was staged
with great spectacular effect. a num-
bcr Of children of this city had part
in this and the audience was carried
away with them.
Friday afternoon DR.. +. II. Hagcr-
man gave the last lecture Of the sea-
son THE World We Live IN. DR..
Hagcrmann spoke in very simple Ian
guagc Of everyday problems Of life,
making an inspiring appeal for those
things which go to make success and
real happiness. DR.. Hagcrman inter
sperscd much wholesome wit through
out his lecture. which was greatly en-
ipvod l,y btc hnoror
After the Clausscn concert Friday
evening the big tent was Immediately
taken down and by daylight was
stored away, with all equipment, in
an express car ready for shipment to
Salisbury, ~ G. The total receipts Of
the Chautauqua were around $4,000.
The guarantee to the Chautauqua sys-
tenn was met by the local guarantors
and small sum realized as a profit.
The Chautauqau will return next year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
Winthrop College
Scholarship and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATIONS.

The examination for the award Of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lcgc and for the admission of new
students will be held at the county
court house on Friday, July Z. nt 8
n. III. Applicants must not be less
than sixteen ysays Of age. Whom
scholarships arg vacant after July Z
they will be awarded to those making
the highest average at this cxamna-
ton, provided they meet the condi-
tions governing the award. Appl-
cantS for scholarships should write TO
President Johnson before the eXamina-
ton for scholarship examination
blanks.
Scholarships arc worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September 20, 1916. For further
information and catalogue. address
Pres. ID. B. johnson, Rock Hill, S. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10

Miss Ivy Agnes Fogarty, daughter
OF Joseph J. Fogarty, was married to
Mr.. George Walter Hill, formerly Of
this city, at the Catholic Parish House
in Florence Friday, May 9Th, only a
few friends and relatives being pres
ent. Mr.. Hill was formerly employed
at the Powe Drug Company in. this
city and has many friends here The
bride and groom passed through the
city Saturday on their way to Gray
Court to spend few days with the
groom's relatives.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
Play at Eden.

A company Of amateur performers
OF Gray Court will give Mock Mar
night, May 18th, to which the public
is invited. The performance was Civ
en- at Gray Court some time ago and
scored quite hit, the young people
putting a great deal Of life into their
work \ small admission fec will be
charged
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
PACKING HOUSE
FOR ORANGEBURG
City on EdistO Subscribes Money. Mass
Meeting Held.

MceIinS HUI.
Orangcburg, May 6.-Orangeburg
will erect packing house in the near
future to cost $l50,000. The packing
house meeting held today at the court
house was big success. Men from all
sections of Orangeburg county and
other counties were present. The
meeting was representative one and
the purpose was accomplished At
this meeting $4,000 was subscribed
and the balance Of the $l50,0O0 will
be easily raised by canvass in Orange
burg and other counties.
Among the government officials in
Orangeburg today to attend this meet
Ing were: w. w. Long, State dem
onstration agent; G. A. McFadden, dis
trict farm demonstration agent; L. L.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
ID. 4. II. Meeting.

The Henry Laurcns Chapter, Daugh-
tcrs OF the American Revolution, will
hold their regular meeting at the res
idencc Of Mrs. Wells Clardy ON Friday
afternoon, May 18th, at o'clock.
Mrs. w. l.. Gray, Sec.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
SOCIETY
Hill.FOgarty.

/.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-10
Laurens Camp. No. os, W. 0. w.

I.aurens Camp No. 98, w. o. w. will
meet at the hall at p. M. Thursday
the 18th. We want full house. De-
gree work. Come.
II. ID. Maheffey, c. c.
J. w. Thompson, Clerk.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-28
EYENING COMPANY.

A delightful party was given on last
Saturday evening at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. John +. Brackin, near the
Mermaid in honor of the sixteenth
birthday anniversary of their grand
daughter, Miss Blanche Kersey. Miss
Kersey was the recipient OF many
beautiful gifts. An enjoyable evening
was spent in games and music,
Those present were: Misses Edith
johnson, Mildred Gregg. Elma Gregg,
Helen Pennington. Edna Klair, Edna
Ball, Florence Klair. Stella klair'
Helen Groves. Margaret and Gertrude
Atwell Rose GRANDCHILDREN Blanche
Kersey, Emma Welch, Sarah and Edna
Brackin. Sara Mitchell, Florence Ru-
dolph. Mildred and Naomi Brackin'
Bertha Hamilton. Leona Mitchell
Emily Wilson. Beatrice Banning
Messrs Carlton Kersey. Ralph Hon.
man. Harvey Brackin, Ralph and
Lewis Crouch. Norman Klair, Clar'
ence Guest. Warren Finn. Taylor
Eastburn. Steel Atwell. Warden Gass
Walker Pennington. Albert Mitchell
Charles Wilson. Human and Raymond
THOMPSON. Robert Eastburn. Harry
WATSON. Lewis, John and William
Brackin. Mrs. e. H. Rudolph. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Brackin, Mr. and Mrs
Harry Brackin, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Banning. Mrs. Lafayette Thompson
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Gregg, Mr.. and
Mrs. william Moore. Mn. and Mrs.
Calvin Eastburn. MIR. and Mrs. John f.
Brackin.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-28
INCENDIARY MAY have
Started This Blaze

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Sept 2S.-The ten
attn house and barn Of Joseph J. Ward
along the DUPONT Boulevard. near
town. was destroyed by fire between 9
and o'clock yesterday morning. en-
failing a loss of possibly $4,000. The
house was occupied by Charles
Mitchell, who lost nearly all of his
personal property. household furnish
ings and S15 in money
Mitchell and his family did not dis
cover the fire until the whole building
was almost a mass OF flames, and
were forced to fee from the building
with little wearing apparel. The or
igin Of the fire is unknown but many
are inclined to believe it was the work
of an incendiary. for a barn 200 or 800
feet away was burning as lively as the
dwelling by the time some OF the
neighbors reached the scene. Many
persons think the barn and house were
ignited at about the same time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-28
MYSTERIOUS Disease
KILLS MANY PORKERS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD, Sept 2S.-According TO
reports from Bowers Beach and that
section of the county numbers of hogs
have died recently from mysterious
disease. The farmers state the symp-
toms shown by the porkers affected
do not resemble hog cholera, and the
hogs die soon after becoming sick,
Several different remedies have been
tried but no cure has been found for
the disease Unlike cholera, the dis
ease does not affect the entire pen of
hogs. II is causing much alarm among
the farmers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-28
SHARK IS Captured
IN CRISFIELD water

CRIsFIELD, Md, Sept. ga man
eating shark about 8 feet long was
landed at the New York. Philadelphia
and Norfolk pier yesterday by one Of
the fish boats Of l.. r. Carson, one OF
the largest sea food dealers here. The
big fish was quite the center OF at
traction for the day, and hundreds
viewed the monster. which weighed
about 200 pounds, and was fully six
feet in circumference at the largest
part.
This Is the first shark to be caught
in these waters. Several have been
reported IN Soemrset waters. and
Tangier Sound has been the scene OF
several shark stories. Some time ago
shark visited the harbor and fed on
the dead fish.
When the shark was opened it was
found that its stomach was filled with
soft crabs and fish, which abound in
these waters.
Mr.. Carson shipped the fish to a
hotel in Cincinnati. where it will be
placed on exhibition.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-28
solemn Services
BEGIN NEW YEAR
Jews Of City Are Celebrating
Feast of Rosh
Hashanah
"SHAFOR" CALLS
ALL TO PRAYER

With impressive services in all the
temples and synagogues and in many
temporary places of worship, the He
brew New Year of 5677 was ushered
in at shutdown yesterday. While ortho-
dox Hebrews observe the holiday,
which is one of the most important in
their calendar. for two days. today
and tomorrow, the reformed return
to the ancient Palestinian custom and
observe but one day, ending at sun
set today.
Rosh Hashanah as the New Year
is known to the Hebrews, marks the
beginning Of the high holidays for
those of that religion. The new year
will be followed by 10 days OF peni-
tence. which reach their climax in
the Day OF Atonement or Yom Kippur,
the day of fast. on Saturday of next
week.
The services of last night, which
were continued this morning, we're
especially solemn. Prayers in prose
and poetry. dwelling upon the theme
of Gods judgment OF man. were re.
cited and sung. The rams horn,
the "shofar:" summoning men to
prayer and repentance, was sounded
in all synagogues.
Many Ancient Ceremonies.
Orthodox Hebrews observe many cere
monies which suggest the ideas and emo
tions of the day. This afternoon man,
of the more orthodox will assemble a
streams, shake crumbs from thei
clothes and recite, among other prayers
the verse from Micah, "And you will
cast into the depths of the sea all thei
sins"
The downtown section Of the cit,
presents a holiday appearance today, 70
many of the stores as well as othe
places conducted by Hebrews were close
for the day.
The services in the temples last nigh
and this morning We're marked by elabo
rate musical programs. Rabbs las
evening spoke Of the existing condition
of their people over the entire world
laying particular stress on affairs on tn
other side Of the Atlantic.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-28
Government Accepts
LIGHTSHIP NO. 1O1

One OF the two lightships under
construction by the Pusey & Jones
Company for the United States Gov
eminent is completed and was &C
cepted yesterday by Thomas p. Fowl
err. Federal superintendent Of con-
struction. The finished lightship Is
known as No 101. and is said to he
one Of the finest boats in the service.
The vessel successfully passed all
the government requirements.
The vessel is 10 feet in length
and 36 feet wide and is entirely OF
steel. She burns oil fuel i'm all her
engines and auxllaries. is equipped
with two systems of lighting. one kero-
sene and the other acetylene gas, and
has the latest fog signals and subma-
rine signals. She is made to insure
the greatest comfort to the crew and
is built throughout like a yacht. Her
focal plane OF the light which is so
feet above water level can be seen
from a distance OF from 25 to 30 miles
and the fog signal can he heard is or
20 miles distant.
The light vessel leaves the Pussy &
Jones yard tomorrow. and will pro-
coed 10 Edge Moor. where she will
take on a supply OF fuel oil From
there she will go az once to her sta
ton of Cape Charles. Va. Lightships
such as this one are placed by the
government in places along the coast
TO aid commercial navigation.
The principal officers of tho vessel
arc: B. l.. Loss. master. and John
II. Clark, chief engineer She has a
crew of twelve.