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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
PLAY AT GRAY COURT.OWINGs.
Laurcns Dramatic Club to Stage
"AmOng the Breakers" for School
Improvement Association.

After successful season Of two
night III Laurens, one at the opera
house and the other at tile Laurens
Mill school, the J4aurcns Dramatic
Club will open it's season on the road
at the Gray Court -Owings school build
Ing Thursday evening with repcti-
ton of it's popular play Among the
Breakers in which appear some very
talented amateurs Of the city. The
chief attraction in this play is the up
roarous comedy strain, which is alb
solutely irresistible, keeping the audi
ence IN a continuous spirit Of good
humor from beginning to end. Indeed,
those who are enjoying q crouch, are
possessed OF the blues, disappointed in
love, are affected with headache,
heart-ache, car-ache or any other all
ment or pain, are downcast, lonely
and detected are invited TO be on hand,
bringing the troubles along, for they
will be 'rollcd away like the clouds
of the morning. The dramatic critic
spread it on" very thick in regard 10
this play, as it was thought that moth
ing he could say would possibly do it
full justice, but he will refrain from
further cncomiums here until the
plaudits and praises Of the Gray
Courticrs Justify what he has already
said. Comedy, however, will not dis
place love, pathos and even tragedy
In their claim upon the audience for
all Of these are SO cntwincd in and
around the plot as to make a direct
appeal to- every emotion. But, get
ting down to the more practical side
of this business, the price Of admission
will be Is and 25 cents and an ice
cream festival will be held after the
show, for which all are expected to
come prepared in pocket and purse.
Cast of Characters.
David Murray, Keeper Of Fairpoint
light house ]. Nj. Fewell
Larry Divine, his assistant, Allie Lee
Hon. Bruce Hunter. w. r. Richey, Jr.
Clarence Hunter, His Ward
Charles Fleming
Peter Paragraph, Newspaper
Reporter -. -. Dr.. r. T.. Hughes
Scud, Hunters colored servant
w. e. Mcng
Minnie Dazc, Hunters Niece
Miss Annie Simpson
Bcss Starbright, cast up by the
waves Mrs. Albert Dial
Mother Carey, a rcputed For
tune Teller Miss Rcbccca Dial
Biddy Bean, Maid
Miss Lucia Simpson
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
LAURENS MUSICIAN
HIGHLY COMPLIMENTED
Mrs. w. Il. Lucas and Other Noted Mu-
sfcianS Entertain Club Federation
In Anderson.

Mrs. w. f.. Lucas has returned home
after spending several days in Ander-
son attending the Fine Arts Session
OF Federation of Womcn's Clubs. Mrs.
Lucas took a leading part in the muSi-
cal program and added much to her
already nationwide reputation as a
musician of the highest talent The
following clippings from the Ander-
son papers will be read with interest
by her Laurcns friends:
me chairman of music, Mrs.
Thompas Dottcrer, Of Charleston.
spoke beautifully of the influence and
Importance of music in her report
Demonstrating her knowledge Of
music, she selected the best musicians
OF the state 10 give the program for
this evening. Mrs. A. G.. Blotcky, of
Spartanburg, has sung with artists.
ana indeed she has the right to, for
she is an artist herself Her accom-
panyist is also 4 gifted musician who
has been connected with the music
many years, Miss Mary Hart Law. An
other young girl who shows unmis-
taxable talent is the volnist, Miss
Marie EDton, also OF Spartanburg.
Another talented woman is Mrs. w. T.
Lucas, of l.aurens. She has played
at many gatherings all over the
United States-and her fame is ma
tional. All of the players were en-
corcd, and generally gave other num-
bcrs"
IN speaking Of the musical program
during the sessions, The Anderson In
telligcnccr had this to say in regard
to the playing of Mrs. Lucas:
This interesting program was con-
cluded with brilliant instrumental
selection by Mrs. w. e. Lucas of Lau-
rcns, one Of the most attractive and
talented delegates attending the con-
vention."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
BAPTISTS CALL PASTOR.
Richmond Divine Extended Call to
Passionate Of First Baptist Church.

Rev. Samuel II. Templeman, d. d.,
for the past seven years pastor Of the
Northside Baptist church. Richmond,
Va, has been extended a call to the
pastorate of the First Baptist church
of this city, which has been without
pastor since Rev M. L. Lawson re-
signed several months ago. In case
DR.. Templeman accepts the call, he
will come to Laurens within several
months.
DR.. Templcman is a comparatively
young man, having been out Of the
seminary only eight years. He is a
graduate OF Richmond College and
Colgate Seminary and has taken post
graduate work at Columbia University.
At present, in addition to his minis
terial duties, he holds the chair of BIZ
bic in Richmond College. He is con-
sidcred one Of the most promising
young men Of the Baptist church in
the south. He is married and has Two
children.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
BELOVED YOUNG LADY
DIED AWAY FROM HOME
Miss Mary POscy Succumbs to Uraemic
Poison While in Virginia.

Miss Mary Poscy, only daughter Of
Dr. and Mrs. b. f.. Posey, succumbcd
to an acute attack Of glycosuria while
visiting relatives at Martinsvillc, Va,
Saturday evening. She had been COM
planning of feeling unwcll for several
days and Saturday morning her con-
dition became SO serious that wire
was sent for her father to come to her
bedside. He left OH the midday train
Saturday, but by 7 o'clock the same
evening she had passed away. The
news was received in Laurens with
profound sorrow, as the young lady
was Of noble character, possessed
Of a bright mind and beautiful dispo-
sition, and beloved by all with whom
she was associated
Miss Poscy had been away from
home for some time. Shortly after
Easter She went to Randolph Macon
College, where she graduated last
year, to attend a student celebrations
She visited friends for some time and
lilcll "eHI 10 AlafllnSNlllC TO Visit rel
ativcs. The attack came on while she
was at Martinsville.
The body was brought home for
burial Monday morning. Monday cv-
oning at 6 o'clock the funeral services
were held at the Poscy home on South
Harper street and Immediately after
ward the body was carried to the Lau-
rens cemetery for ntermcnt. Rev. j.
Il. I. Major her pastor, conducted the
services. Classmates of her graded
school days and members Of the Sun
day School class which she taught
marched in the funeral procession
bearing many beautiful flowers. The
pail bearers were:
Active-Alessrs Earle Owings, Clyde
Fowler, Phil Huff, Rice Nickels, Henry
Franks and Moore Dial; Honorary
Mcssrs. Calvin Owings, w. L. Gray,
John A. Franks, Ralph Terry, w. r..
McCuen, r. II. Dunlap, c. d. Barksdale,
0. B. Simmons, G. w. Tune, C. d.
Moseley, Dr.. w. II. Dial and DR.. j. II.
league.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
WILL ADDRESS BOY SCOUTS.
Public Invited to Attend Meeting In
Scout Hall Next Sunday.

There will be several addresses
made before the Boy Scouts of Lau-
rcns in their hall over Solomons s
Jewclry store next Sunday afternoon
at four o'clock. Several prominent cit
izens have been invited to address the
troop and very interesting afternoon
Is promised those who attend. The
public, and especially tho parents of
Scouts. are cordially invited to be
present to hear the addresses.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
Missionary Talked.

Mrs. j. II. Graham, a returned mis-
sionary from China, spoke twice at
the First Presbyterian church Sunday,
in the afternoon and in the evening
In both addresses Mrs. Graham upheld
the cause Of foreign missions, point
Ing out that the bible made no dis
tinction between home and foreign
missions. Mrs. Graham Is very en-
tertaining and convincing speaker and
makes a strong presentation OF the
cause OF foreign missions.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
MEMORIAL EXERCISES
HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Col. III. Y. Simpson Makes Short hut
ELOQUENT Address.

Col. III. Y. Simpson Makes Short but
Eloquent Address.
Exercises in memory of the Confed-
crate dead were held at the Laurcns
cemetery Sunday afternoon, presided
over by Col. II. Y. Simpson, mem
Der Of the Sons Of Veterans. The cx-
ercises were opened with song by
the children Of the graded school, af-
ter which an .invoaction was asked by
Rev. j. r. 7. Major.
Col. Simpson made short but elo-
quent address, in which he paid a
tribute to the brave soldiers Of the
'Confcdcracy and charged his hearers,
as matter Of love and duty, to cherish
their memory or the states heroes and
to defend the principles for which they
fought.
The Honor Roll of the Confederate
dead was read and the exercises were
brought to an end when the school
children and Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy placed floral wrcaths on their
graves. not forgetting the few graves
OF Union soldiers who rest there.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
PLEASED WITH LAURENS.
Rev. j. l.. BrOwmlee Visiting his
Daughter, Mrs. 4. {. Todd, on West
Main Street

ReV. j. Il. BrOWmIee Visiting his
Daughter, Mrs. 4. {. Todd, on West
Main Street.
Rev. j. l.. Brownlee, pastor for sew
eral years of the Madison (Ga.) Pres
bytcrian church, is spending awhile
in the city with his daughter, Mrs A..
{. Todd, and Mr.. Todd. Sunday morn
ing he preached an inspiring sermon
to an attentive congregation at the
First Presbyteria church, where he
was heard with much interest. Rev
Mr.. Brownlcc has recently accepted a
call to the Presbyterian church at
lcnatobia, Miss, one of the largest
churches Of northern Mississippi and
is taking a much needed rest before
taking up his duties there.
Mr.. Brownlcc will also visit Due
West before going to mississippi his
son being student at Erskinc coll
lcgc, and also Anderson, where his
brother, Mr.. S. D. Brownce lives. He
hopes also to visit Mountvillc, where
he taught school after his graduation
from college. Mr. Rr0whlcc speaks in
very high terms OF LaurcnS and of its
people. saying that it is always a
pleasure to visit here.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
4 SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
OF LAURENS COUNTY
ChIdrcn Of Seventh Grade Awarded
Diplomas Emitting Them to Enter
If,rI,

ChIdren Of Seventh Grade Awarded
Diplomas Emitting Them to Enter
High School.
Friday evening, at the city graded
school building, was held the first so
called "Laurens County School Com
mcncemcnt', which is part Of the
plan nauGuratcd by the department of
education this year to standardzc the
work OF the schools and to secure
higher efficiency. Twcnty-cight schools
participated in the commencement
each school having had one or more
pupils to pass an examination drawn
up by the department Of education
Each pupil was awarded diploma
carrying with it the right to enter any
high school in the county without fur
thcr examination. Some very fine pa
pcrs were submitted and the following
received the highest marks:
Annie f. Hatton, Clinton, 81 1-2.
Aldine Blakcly. Clinton, 81 IL.
William Gray, Laurcns, o.
Raymond Castor, Watts Mills, 90.
Clough Farrar, Mountville, o.
Lawrence Curry, Gray Court Ow-
ings, 90.
Mr.. }. II. Sullivan presided over the
exercises OF the evening. State Super
intendent Of Education j. e. Swcarin-
gen and Prof. W. *. Tate, of Peabody
College, made addresses, the former
discussing some phases Of the com
munity school system and the latter
THE Modern Educated Man.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES
FRIDAY, MAY 26TH
Two Actresses b, Distin-
guished Divines.
CLASS NUMBERS
81 MEMBERS
Baccalaureatc Sermon to be Preached
by Rev. L. q. Watson and Literary
Address wild be Delivered by Dr.. J.
$. MOifatt


The invitations 10 tho commence
ment exercises of ,he I,ourons lJ;s,,
School have lust been ssucd bv thn
members of thc aradu,tinp c1os. All
of the exercises this wear vii, bn Mold
in the auditorium of tbc graded schonI
The following is The commenccmcnr
program:
Wednesday evening Nav 2ith S.2n
o'clock. Commencement sermon hv
Rev. l.. O. Watson. Denmark s G
Thursday evening Nav o5,b s.3o
O'clock. Class exercises.
Friday evening Nav 2Gth $40
o'clock.-Ii,orarv address NV Dr
James S;,yon~ Moffo,i President of
Erskinc Collcsc, Due West. s C.-De-
livery OF Diplomas.
The following is thc class roll III
ploma Pupils-lIarry McAlistcr Covlo
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
Annual Jones, Picnic.

Invitations have been sent out to
the annual Jones Picnic, held ct
Jones high school,. near Ware Shoals,
program, addresses will be made by
Col. j. II. Wharton, DR.. d. NJ. Ramsay
and Gov. r. /. Manning. AS in the
past, large crowd Is expected to at
tend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
To Preach Next Sunday.

Rev. l.. NJ. Roper, ID. D., of Peters
burg, Va, will occupy the pulpit Of
the First Baptist church next Sunday
morning and evening. DR.. Roper is
a. native Of this county and always at
tracts large congregations whenever
he breaches here.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17

The annual school picnic Of Barks-
dale school will be held Friday, May
10th, In the grove at Barksdale sta
ton. Several prominsnt men will adj
dress patrons and children. The pub
lie Is cordially invited to come and
bring we'll filled baskets.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
Picnic at Baiiey's School,.

there will be picnic at Bailey's
scl.ool next Friday, May 18th. During
the day there will be exercises by the
children and addresses by well-known
speakers. The public is cordially in
vitcd
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17
Picnic at Fleming School,

Fleming school will have a picnic
in the grove at Mr.. c. d. Robertsons
on Saturday, May goth. The public
is cordially invited to attend and
bring well filed baskets.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-17

| Willie Jones, Of Columbia, who was
chairman for many years prior to Mir.
Evans encumbcncy. The Blcasc fac
ton openly announce that they will
select Gen. Jones for the position in
their Tuesday night caucus.
The only contest known is that
from Beaufort county, where the
Christensen and the Tolbcrt factions
Manning and Blcase, respectively
each elected set of delegates. The
fight in Beaufort was the outcome of
the effort to rcacll Mayor Danner, OF
that city, and bitterness continually
brewcd until it caused the split in the
county convention there on May /,
when the Tolbert fatcion walked out
and held a convention of its own.
Another interesting matter to be
brought up at the state convention
will be the probable consideration of
the resolution passed at the recent
meeting Of the State Warehouse asso-
citation which requested one hours
time be given to John L. McLaurin,
state warehouse commissioner, at
each of the county meetings for can
didates in the pre-primary canvass.
Senator McLaurin stated at the ware
house meeting that, should this time
be refused, he would then go into the
race for lieutenant governor. Those
familiar with political conditions in
this state are Of the opinion that the
former United States senator will
have to make good his words and
make a campaign for second place, for
they think 1t very unlikely that the
warehouscmen' request will be
granted.
Others May Want Time.
1t has been said that should the
warehouse commissioners be given the
time, then the state convention will
be requested by the fire insurance
people to allow one OF their spokcs-
men an hour in which to expose the
"fallacics" OF the Loncy- Odom anti
compact" law Also 1t has been sug-
gcSted that the Confederate veterans
might desire an hour in which TO tell
the people that increased pensions
are needed, and that the prohibitions
lists and the liquor interests might also
demand their hour to tell of the evils
and the joys Of conviviality, respcc-
lively.
II believe in compliance with the
rules of the Democratic party" stated
Former Governor Blcase yesterday in
discussing the improbablity Of the
state convention allowing any non
|, candidate to take up the time Of the
cOunty-to- county canvass, "and, there
fore, / am very much opposed to any
man that is not O. candidate being al
lowed to speak in the campaign
meetings, and l am also strongly op-
posed to any candidate being allowed
any more time than his opponent for
the same Office"
The former governor stated that he
would do everything in his power to
i
lowing a departure from the rules in
conducting the county-to- county can
vess. He said, however, that he
could see no objections to any man,
candidate or not, speaking prior to and
after the regular meetings, If ii Is
possible for him to get the crowds.
Other politicians are of the same opin-
ion as Ex-Governor Blease, but they
have not expressed themselves so
strenuously as he has. 1t Is thought
that these expressions will be given
voice from the floor OF the conven-
tion should the warehouse resolution
be introduced which some are so bold
as to assert will not be.-Columbia
Record.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-10
BURIED IN HOT ASHES
August sushins. Power House En-.
pioye, Caught Under cavins Ashes
in Pit and 10 Badly Durned.

Caught under hot ashes that caved
upon him, August Bushing, 607 East
Linn street, laborer employed at the
power house Of the Iowa. Railway &
Light Company, was badly burned
about o'clock this morning.
Bushing climbed into the large ele-
waited ASH pitt. from which ashes are
emptied by gravity thru chute into
cars, TO keep the ashes flowing out. He
found the pit had partly emptied, but
one side was we'll filled, high UP and as
far down as the outlet into the chute.
While standing In front of the face OF
this wall of hot ashes, trying to loosen
t!:em, the'bank caved upon him cover
ing him to the waist.
Bushing's screams brought fellow
workmen quickly. He was removed
and taken to the Deaconess hospital
where DR. G. NJ. johnson cared for him
Eoth legs and one hand were burned.
The burns on both thighs and the LEFT
hand are quite severe. The right leg
was burned on the front side from the
thigh to the knee. The left leg was
burned all the way down to the foot
1t will be few days before the
severity of the burns can be deter
mined, but they are not expected to be
fatal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-10
ANNUAL GATHERING or STOCK
HOLDERS TO BE HEIDI THIS
CITY NEXT MONTH.
NINE PLACES ON THE
eoARD TO EE FILLED
Terms of Five Country and Four City
Directors Expire With Close Of This
Year-Annual Reports of Officers
and Committee to Ee Given-Meet
ing at Marshalltown Club. 49,

Stockholders in the Marshall County
Fair Association viii gather in this
city on Wednesday. Dec. 6. when the
annual meeting Of the association will
be held at the Marshalltown Club. The
terms of nine Girectors-iive country
and four c!ty-expire with the close of
this year.
The directors whose terms are to be
aHed ut the stockholders meeting are
George Damien. Logan township; {. h
iNnch, Vienna township; f. G. Paul
TAYLOR township; President G. +.
E>tansberry. Greencastle township: H.
VI. Weeks. Eden; r. r. Benedict, A. u,
Click, George Gregory, and Fred Hop
k.ns. of this city. The elective terms
are four years each.
In addition to the election Of direc-
tors the stockholders will receive the
reports of Secretary w. NJ. Clark
Treasurer {. &. st. Clair, and the
auditing committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-10
COUNTY CHURCHES


Rev. NJ. c. Wilcox, OF Mount YER
non. long a missionary in China, who
preached at the Minerva Methodist
Episcopal church last Sunday, will
preach there next Sunday morning and
evening. Mr.. wilcoxs morning subject
/will be The Tragedy of Bethlehem;
evening. 1.-THE Transformation Of
China
AT the Albion Methodist church
Sunday Rev. c. Z. Luce will preach
morning and evening. The sermon
subject in the evening will bet"The
Desert Shall Blossom as the Rose"
Appropriate to the subject the distribu-
ton of 100 roses will be made to the
first 100 persons who reach the church
for the service.
Secretary Frank p. Harris, of the
county Y. NJ. c. A. will speak atSthe
Lamoille Congregational church Sun
day morning and evening. His talk in
the evening will be especially for the
boys of the community. The Sunday
school Syill observe rally day in the
morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-10
PILLS, CAL0MEL
AND CASTOR OIL
GIVE FRUIT LAXATIVE WHEN
CROSS, BILIOUS, FEvERiSH OR
CONSTIPATED.
"cAuIFoRNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
CAN'T HARM TENDER STOM-
ACH, LIVER, BOWELS.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil, calomel. cathartics. How
you hated them, how you fought against
taking them.
With our children it's different. Moth
ers who cling to the old form of physic
simply don't realize what they do. The
children's revolt is well founded. Their
tender little "insides" are injured by
them.
If your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only dell
cious California Syrup of Figs It's
action3s positive. but gentle. Millions
of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy: they know children
love to take it; that it never fails tc
clean the liver and bowels and sweeter
the stomach, and that a teaspoonfu
given today saves sick child tomor-
row.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
Of california Syrup of Figs" which ha,
| full directions for babies children Q!
all ages and for grown-ups plainly OF
| each bottle. Beware of counterfeit.
sold here. See that it is made by Cali.
sornia Fig Syrup Company. Refuse
any other kind with contempt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-10
KAISER GERARD CONCERT
Msrshalltown to Have Fine Musical
Treat Monday Evening When Tues
day Musical Club Presents Miss
Kaiser and Mr.. Gerard in Joint Re-

Without doubt the finest musical
Offering that Marshalltown will have
this season will be the Kaiser-Gerard
concert at the Odeon on Monday eve
nirg. Nov IS. Miss Kaiser possesses
a fresh, clear soprano voice of beauti-
full quality and she captures her
audience with the warmth of her inter-
pretation. Hard work and diligent
study together with her innate
ability have produced an artist from
W HON much may be expected While
Miss Kaiser has Won, special recogni-
ton in the field of oratorio and
festival work, she is at her best in
song rectals. such as will be given
here. Her program will be largely OF
English numbers, and she is at all
times responsive and gracious in the
matter of encores.
Mr. Gerard is also a fayorite with
American audiences. He is con-
scientious. talented violinist who has
acquired sllppleness of wrist and re-
serve force to a marked degree. His
c!earness of information and interpre-
tative ability make his playing fea-
ture of any program on which he ap-
pears.
The accomplishments. all Of which
viii be played by Ralph Mason Hicks
VIII also add greatly to the enjoy
rent Of the splendid program.
Seats will he 30, IS and 81. and
tickets are now oil sale at the Smith
music house. Reservations may be
made without extra charge at the
Odeon Saturday. beginning at 10
O'clock. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-10
BAD SPRAINS OR
MUSCLE STRAIN
RUB PAIN, ACHE, SORENESS AND
SWELLING RIGHT OUT WITH
"ST. JACOBS OIL"

Rub It on a sprained ankle, wrist
shoulder, back or a sprain or strain
anywhere, that's when you realize the
magic in old, honest st. Jacobs Oil"
because the moment it is applied, out
comes the pain, ache, soreness and
swelling. 1t penetrates right into the
injured muscles, nerves, ligaments,
tendons and bones, and relief comes
instantly. II not merely kills pain but
soothes and heals the injury so quick
recovery is effected
Get a small trial bottle of "St.
Jacobs Or right now at any drug
store and stop suffering. Nothing else
sets things straight so quickly-sO
thoroughly. 1t is the only application
to rub on a bad sprain, strain, bruise
or swelling. @'