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Arizona republican., 1916-12-24

in Brooklyn was q pioneer in organ i&ins woman's cluh 10 better civic conditions, and she waged d vigorous campaign for keeping the streets clean aNd rubbish picked up. against open garage cans and promiscuous eNpectoration. All children were warned against throwing papers and other refuse in the streets, and q largo painted can was put in each entrance and on each stairway on the Brook lyn bridge. bearing the legend on 1t. if you must spit, spit here.
 "Each town should see to it that boxes cans CT barrels are placed con VanIeEtlN iu the town so that people
 EfOnfinlie1 on rage ei.,hfh
Arizona republican., 1916-12-24

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Arizona republican., 1916-12-24

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
n. B. DIAL ANNOUNCES
FOR u. S. SENATE

Gives Out Interview in Columbia. w.
Jasper TCibert and w. p. Pollock
also Announced.
Mr.. N. B. Dial, Of this city, while in
Columbia recently, made public his
decision to enter the race for the Unit
ed States Senate in 1913, regardless
of who else may be in there with him.
Mr.. Dial let it be known that there
were to be no ifs and ands about the
business, but that lie was in the race
to stay until the close when he expect
ed TO come out Of the race as the nom
inee of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Dial gave no intimation of the
policies which he will advocate. Others
who have already announced as can
didates are w. Jasper Tolbert and w.
T. Pollock. Senator Tillman announc-
cd on the floor Of the Senate several
months ago that he would not be a
candidate again this year. If he has
changed his mind he has not yet
made it public.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Injured His Arm.

Mr. B. w. I-ockner, connected with
flcming Brothers, sustained a painful
INJURY to his left arm Thursday night
while attempting to deliver a phono-
eraph at the graded school auditorium.
Mr.. l0ckner was carrying the phono-
graph to the school building for the
purpose OF giving a concert before the
meeting of the teachers association.
~" was hauling the machine up 20 The
oniiding IN an inproviscd automobile
'rucK, wien an Ovcrhangng limb
struck him, brushing him and the
"H"nc@raph to the ground. The ma
chine fell upon him and severely
strained IT," muscles IL his arm. He
has had to carry him arm in sling
since the accident. The phonograph
was not injured.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
RECENT ABBEYILLE CRIME
STIRS STATE OFFICIALS
Governor Holds Conference With So.
I1cit0r Cooper and Resolves Upon
Thorough Investigation of Recent
Lynching.

Columbia, Nov. G.-Among the call
ers at the governors Office late today
was Solicitor II. A. Cooper, of Lau-
rens. After conference with Solicitor
Cooper Governor Manning gave out
the following statement in reference
to the Abbevlle lynching:
81 was out of the state when the
Abbeville lynching occurred. AS soon
as learned of it, called Solicitor
r. A. Cooper and Sheriff r. M. Burts,
OF Abbeville, to the office and called
on Coroner F. w. R. Nance. Of Able
vile county. to comply with the Law
and furnish me with copy Of the
testimony taken at the coroners in
quest. found that the coroner held
an inquest, but took no testimony.
Solicitor Cooper and Sheriff Burts
came to my office and requested
them to secure the names of all par
ties connected with this affair, those
who took part in the whipping, in the
taking Of the negro from the Jail, in
the lynching, and all those who we're
at the meeting reported 10 have been
held on the following Monday.
II have requested Solicitor Cooper
and Sheriff Burts to make a complete
investigation Of the whole matter and
get the names Of all parties concerned
and to swear out warrants and arrest
them. ] intend to do everything in
my power to uphold the law and let
the offenders know that such acts will
not be tolerated and that those guilty
OF violating the law must suffer for It,
| have requested Solicitor Cooper as
the states representative and Sheriff
l'urts as the highest peace officer in
the county to leave no stone unturned
In order to vindcate the law and all
the powers Of the governors Office
are at their disposal in bringing the
guilty ones to Justice.
special agent of the New York
Evening Post was in Columbia today
on his way to New York. He has
been at Abbeville for several days in
vestigating the lynching Of the negro
Nash. He passed off as prospective
land buyer and interviewed many citi-
zcns Of Abbeville county. He will
write a story of the lynching for the
Evening Post
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Heads Epworth Orphanagc.

Rev. II. Il. Nabors, native Of this
county and for several years a schoo!
teacher at Cross Hill and other places
has been elected superintendent of the
'Epworth Orphanagc, conducted in CO.
lumbia by the Methodist Conference
Mr.. Nabors succeeds Rev. w. b. Whar-
ton, who died several months ago. He
has been at the orphanagc since 1901
and for the past several years, during
the illness of Mr.. Wharton and since
his death, Mr.. Nabors has been acting
superintendent Mr.. Nabors married
a Miss Brooks, Of the Bden section OF
the county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Lee Simpson Caught.

Lee Simpson, colored, wanted by the
county authorities on charge OF muir
der, was caught at Saluda station by
Mr.. j. O. Denny Saturday and turned
over to the sheriff here the same day.
Mr.. Denny recognized the negro as he
was preparing to leave for other and
unknown parts, 80 he took him in
charge and turned him over to the
law officers. The negro Is charged
with the murder of John Campbell,
another negro, the killing having TAX
en- place near Cross Hill Saturday
night, November 28th.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Farmers and Business Men
Invited to Attend
GOV. MANNING
TO BE PRESENT
Gov. Manning, Mr.. W. w. Long and an
Expert in Dairying to Attend the
Meeting and Make Addresses. Meet.
ing being Arranged by Farm Demon.
StratOr.

Wednesday, Nov. %, is TO be Ob-
served as Boil Wccvil Day" in Lau-
rcns. The meeting is not to be held
to pay any undue homage to the little
pest, but has been called as step
in preparation to offset any damages
he Will do upon his entry into this ter
ritory when he Is expected several
years hence The meeting is being en-
gineered by Farm Dmonstrator p "
Moore and he has invited all the farm
ers and business men of the county
and surrounding counties to be pres
ent.
Mr. Moore has arranged for very
strong program for the special day.
Gov. Manning has consented to be
pesent and make an address, as have
w. w. Long and Mr. Mclean, in,
charge of the governmental dairy
work in the South. Gov. Manning and
Mr.. Long have both made recent trips
to the already infected boil weevil dis
tricts and are expected to give some
interesting facts and advice as to Off
setting the ravages to be expected
when the weevil reaches here Gov.
Manning, Will in the city short time
Friday, stated that he was very anxious
to be at the meeting especially since
he had been forced to cancel his en-
gagcment to speak before the teachers
Friday night
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
APPARENT VICTORY FOR HUGHES
Returns Last Night Indicate that tuahes Had Carried
New York. Illinois, Indiana and Other Pivotal
States.

Returns from the presidential cleo
ton last night were slow in coming in.
From early in the evening, however,
the reports seemed to indicate a
Hughes victory over Wilson. About
II o'clock last night, it was conceded
that Hughes had carried New York,
indiana, Illinois, pivotal states, as we'll
as the New England states.
The south, as usual, went solidly
democratic.
The Advertiser hopes to get further
returns this morning and will be glad
20 give what Information it can obtain
to those calling over the telephone.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Tic and iEip.

The Laurens high school went M
against the strong Spartanburg
highs" Monday afternoon in a gritty
contest, neither side being able to
score. Both teams showed up well and
reflected credit on themselves The
'Laurens and Greenwood high school
teams will go up against each other
here Friday afternoon at o'clock.
Iaurens has defeated this team one
time and Is expecting to do so again.
A big crowd is expected out at this
contest.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
CANNED THE CANS.
City Health Officer Franks Gives a
Few Figures.

How many tin cans were collected
by the health department dt9ing the
campaign inaugurated last summer"
was asked Health officer Franks by a
lounger in one OF the drug stores the
other evening. Mr.. Franks, with his
customary readiness. pulled out his lit
tie book from his pocket and gave the
figures. "17,i61 cans" he said. "And
they were all piled up, trash thrown
over them, kerosene applied and the
whole thing burned up"
And while we are on the subject"
continued Mr.. Franks you would be
surprised to know how many carcass
es are dressed at the city slaughter
house every month. Here is my report
which ! will put in tonight. 1t shows
liz head Of cattle and 81 hogs. You
would not have thought 1t, would you ?"
There was general chorus Of mos"
iand the conversation was about ended.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
EXON NEWS.

Exon. Nov. 6.-We are having
beautiful weather now and everybody
seems to be hustling around getting
their grain in the ground and cotton
picked and getting ready for the cold,
bad weather.
There was very good crowd out at
church Sunday and they hearu a fine
sermon by Pastor ]. o. Martin.
We were glad to see DR.. Cooper able
to be out at church Sunday.
Mr.. J. w. Moore and Mrs. Moore,
and Mrs. A. r. Thome are sick with
colds and lagrippe.
We are sorry to report Mrs. Martha
Gilmore not doing SO we'll.
Our school Is progressing nicely un-
der the management OF Misses Dun
woody and Spires.
Miss Myrtle Culbertson spent the
weekend with homefolks
Mr.. Marian Williams and family
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Duck
worth in the Mt. Olive section.
Mrs. w. w. Culbertson spent the
weekend with her sister Mrs. Loretta
Elledge Of the Poplar section.
DIR. Cooper and wife spent Saturday
night with Mrs. Loo Culbertson and
Sunday with Mr. L. c. Culbertson and
family.
Mrs. Pearl Cooper spent the past
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
l.. c. Culbertson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
PROFITABLE MEETING
OF COUNTY TEACHERS
Although Several of the Speakers Fail.
cd to Meet Their Appointments, the
Annual Institute was a Great Sue.
cess and Productive nr Murb GooI


cess and Productive Of Much Good.
After business session. the Lau-
rens County Teachers institute closed
its fourth annual session shortly be-
fore noon Saturday.
The programme for the concluding
session of the association included
addresses by p. w. Moore, county farm
dcmonstrator, on the subject of Dem
ontration Work and Its Relation to
the Schools" Prof A. Mason DuPrc,
professor Of Latin Of Wofford college.
and John e. Swearingen, State sun-
perintendent of education. Gov. Man
nlng was on the programme for an
address Friday night and there was
very general regret and disappoint-
ihent that the engagement could not
DE Kept because of the Anderson situa-
ton
The institute opened Thursday even
ihg' ,he teachers and visitors being
formally welcomed to the city by w.
i. Gray, member Of the board of
trustees of the city schools. very
happy response was made by Ralph
l. wilson, principal of the GRAY Court
OWings school. The president of the
association, B. L. Parkinson, super-
lntcndent of the Laurens city schools.
presided, and after The formal opening
exercises, Dr. w. s. Currell. president
or the University of South Carolina
was presented as the speaker of the
evening. Dr. Currell's lecture greatly
PLEASED the large assembly, for he IS
easily one of the most attractive pub
ic speakers in the State.
Friday mornings session was do
voted to demonstration methods of
teaching In city and rural schools.
Thls demonstration was conducted by
the teachers of the city school, the
schooi holding full session until
1880 for this purpose. Then followed
discussion of the methods used. the
high school department being led by
Mrs. Clara w. Frierson, supervising
'eacher Tor Laurens county Superin-
tendent Parkinson introduced the dis
cussion on grammar grades and the
primary grades by Miss Annie Work
man, normal training teacher for the
county.
AT the afternoon session two highly
instructive lectures were given by Wis
ltlng educators, Charles p. Barre. SUI
perintendent Of education for New
perry county, and Miss Sadie Goggans.
formerly supervising teacher for New
Derry and Richland counties Mr.,
Barre discussed the "Schoo as a So
cial Centre" while Miss Goggans pre-
sentcd in pleasing manner her idea
or making daily schedule and the
combination Of classes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
News Letters From Manv
Sections.
CORRESPONDENTS
GIVE LOCAL NEWS
Happenings of Interest to Many People
All Over the County and to Those
Who have left the Family Hearth.
stone.
HICKORY TAVERN NEWS

Hickory Tavern, Nov. 6.-Thc farm
ers are all about done picking cotton.
Mr.. Wellie Abercrombie has return
ed home from the hospital. He Is
slowly improving.
Mr.. IL. II. A1ahon is sick at this
writing.
Mr.. w. N. Knight is remodcling his
home
Mr.. John Roper has purchased a
new Overland touring car.
Messrs Billy Pitts and Herman
Traynham each have bought a new
Ford car.
Mr.. Todd knight had the misfortune
Of losing one Of his toes the other day.
While topping tree one of the limbs
slipped back on his foot knocking one
OF his toes off and bruising one or two
others. He is suffering very much.
His friends hope to see him out again
soon.
Several Of our young people went to
Eden to hear Rev. w. A. Baldwin Sun
day.
Messrs w. S. Bolt, Ludie Abercrom-
bia, Herbert Abercrombie and Clyde
Gray made business trip to Troy last
Thursday.
Mr.. j. M. Hellams visited with MIR. J..
NJ. Sumerel Sunday.
Miss Cory Manley and brother,
Hamp, spent Sunday with Mr. j. NJ.
Sumerel and family.
Little Miss Nellie Wasson enter
tanned a number Of her little friends
last Tuesday night by giving them a
partA
Miss Maye Roper, who is attending
school at Laurcns, visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Roper, Saturday and
Sunday.
Messrs Johny Butler, Jimmie Lee
kellctt, Melvin and Fred Abercrombie
motored to Greenville Sunday.
Mr.. j. G. Abercrombie and family
spent Sunday with relatives in Foun-
tain Inn.
Among those who went to the State
Fair at Columbia were: Mr.. and Mrs
Grover Roper, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII f.
Bolt, Mr.. J NJ. and Gillie Sumerel
They all report n nice time, saying
what they saw could not be mentioned
in a short space. All Of the exhibits
were fine.
Our rural policeman is very busy
catching hunters and gamblers. He is
always getting some one.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Oyster Supper at Oakyille.

An oyster and box supper is to be
given at the Oakville school house
Friday night for the benefit of the
school Improvement fund. The public
is invited to attend and help in the
cause.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Oyster Supper at Hountyi,,e

The ladies Of the BAPTIST churcn ar
Mountville will give an oyster supper
in the auditorium of the Graded School
building next Friday night, the 10Th,
for the benefit of the church. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Annual Bazaar Thursday.

The annual bazaar, given by the la
dies of the Kings Daughters chapter,
will be held Thursday Of this week in
the Traynham Guards armory. Meals
VIII be served as usual and fancy work
and flowers sold. The public is in
vited to attend and help the worthy
cause.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Mr.. Frank Owings Loses His Home

Mr.. Frank Owings, who lives in the
Trinity-Ridge community about five
miles from Laurens, suffered the loss
or his house and contents by fire Mon
day night. The origin of the fire is un-
known. 1t had gotten such headway
when discovered, that very little furni-
ture was saved. The loss was partial
ly covered by insurance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08

large number Of people was in town
and considerable property was hold
by the county officers. The following
sales were made:
Clerk Of Court.
In the case Of j. Y. Jones VS. CASPER
Garrett, ct al. 327 acres in Jacks
township to Letch Bell, $4,000;
In the case Of Copeland vs. Oxner,
247 acres In Jacks township, bought in
by the Oxner heirs at $4,000;
In the case Of Smith VS. Anderson,
80 1-5 acres in town Of Waterloo,
bought by j. c. Smith for $4,000;
In the settlement of the Weir es-
tate:
Tract l-92 1-2 acres, sold to T. p.
Weir for $4,65O;
Tract 2--s5 2-5 acres, sold to G. R.
Weir for $3.50.
Tract 3-1o1 as acres, sold to r. S.
Weir for $1.750.
Tract 4-1H 3-5 acres, sold to r. s
Weir for $1,1OO,
Tract 5-145 ITO acres, sold to c. w.
Weir for 1915,
Tract 6-120 ITO acres, sold to w. l..
Weir for $725;
In the case Of II. e. Gray VS. Marie
Swain, two lots in the city of Laurens
were bought by r. T.. Babb, attorney,
for $1,000;
Union Central Life Ins Co., VS. John
Terry, approximately 1875 acres sold to
N. B. Dial, attorney for $1,975;
Home B. & l.. Association VS. Rich
Jefferson, lot in City Of Laurens,
bought by plaintiff for $50;
McSwain vs McSwain. 1893 acres near
Cross Hill, bought by II. l.. and ]. ]
McSwan and F. p. MCGOWAN for
$3.50;
Home b. & l.. Association VS. Sue
Rice, lot In Laurens, bought by plain
tiff for $50;
Standard b. C l.. Association VS.
Lidie McMorris, lot in city OF Laurens
Judge OF Probate.
The Mat Owings land in Dials town
snip, was sold in two tracts, 70 acres
TO Mrs. Jane Owings for 1925. and
lot In Gray Court sold to w. r. Ow-
ings for 1880;
The John f. King land in Youngs
township was bought by Guy King for
$1,400.
Babb Lands.
Under the bankruptcy proceedings
against w. C.. Babb, Of Fountain Inn,
shree tracts Of land in the upper part
OF the county were bought by the
creditors for $5,325.
All other sales were called off.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Attacked BY Submarine.

Toulon, Nov. 4.-The French liner
Doukala reports an attack upon her by
a submarine, which she beat off after
fight lasting three-quarters OF an
hour, conducted at range Of G,10O
yards. The submarine is said to have
fired seven shells.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Aviator Killed in Fail.

San Diego, Cal, Nov. 4.-Joe Bou-
quel. aviator. fell in flight at the ex-
position grounds this afternoon and
was killed. This was the last day OF
his engagement to fly for the exposi-
ton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Meeting OF ID. A. X.

The Henry I,aurcns chapter, d. 4.
X. will meet with Mrs. r. r DUNLAP
Friday afternoon al $3.50 o'clock A
full attendance is desired.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Copeland, Sec.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Horse Ran AWAY.

Mrs. c. w. McCravy was painfully
though not seriously injured Monday
when the horse she was driving ran
away while in the city. He became
frightened from some unknown cause
ana dashed away without warning.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
BIRTH CONTROL
is PICTURE TOPIC

Opera House to Show "The Unborn"
Two Days.
The Unborn" will be the attraction
at the Opera House Thursday and
Friday. The manager of the Opera
House yesterday said "The Unborn
is an original drama by George Eliot,
Jr., dealing with a much discussed sub
ject, birth control. "The Unborn" he
said, handles 1t in most unobjection-
able manner. 1t was produced to serve
a moral purpose and as such, he said,
1t is an excellent and vivid preach
'ment, as we'll as interesting and enter
tanning. it strikes at the root of an
evil and frankly tells the truth.
The principal role is played by Ger
trude Bondhill, we'll known dra-
matte star, who has been identified
with large number of successful
theatrical productions.
OI
ters Of testimonials from those who
have seen the photoplay in other cities,
and who indorse 1t as picture of
moral worth, and one which should
be seen.
These testimonials are from people
who have seen THE Unborn"
II witnessed with great pleasure
your production, The Unborn think
1t is very wholesome picture, con-
corning phase of life we like to over
cerning a phase Of life we are likely
to overlook, however a picture that
will prove a wonderful education for
our young. Rabbi Newfeld, Temple
Emanuel, Birmingham, Ala"
"a full frank discussion of the del
icatc topic Of birth control is afford
cd In The Unborn as feature photo
play which opens an engagement at
the American today, with the approval
of the Rev. O. b. Chester and ex-
Mayor L. H. Chappell. In The I'm
Doi IL .'ioo iDouuHlii, famous stage
beauty, portrays the leading role
that of the trusting young country girl
who trusted unwisely- Columbus
(Ga.) Enquirer"
1T Is all right, Its teachings are
very good leson.-J. r.. Tate, Solic-
itor, birmingham, Ala"
II think it Is one OF the finest |
have ever seen on the subject. Abso-
lutcly worthy of the attention of cv-
erybody who could possible he at all
interested. 1t is worth while for ev-
cry grown-up to see John II. Winter,
Alabama Power Co., Birmingham,
Ala"
IL think the picture is very good
and every mother should bring her
daughter. Mrs. A. l.. Kale, Brming-
ham, Ala"
1T Is a grand picture. Girls under
10 years Of age should see 1t Also
Miss Fenwick, Trained Nurse, Bir-
mingham. Ala"
1T Is one of the hest picture shows
have ever seen. Nuff sed.-Dr. Cou-
sins, Brown Marx Bldg, Birming-
ham, Ala"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
BOLTERS SCARCE
IN ELECTION
Indication are that the Boiling Vote
Is Neglible.

reports from Columbia last night
indicated that very few of the ballots
distributed over the state with Cole l..
Bleases name on it instead of the nom
lhce OF the party, Richard |. Manning,
were voted in the election Yesterday.
The boilers were scarce as hen
tecth in Lanrcns county, the veriest
fcw OF the Blcasc tickets being cast.
In the Laurcns city box was cast, at
the Watts Mills was cast against 43
FOR the nominee, and over the county
they were even scarcer. 1t is probable
that hardly more than half dozen
were cast in the county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
At, Beayerdai,).

A Box Supper will be given at w l..
leagues home Friday night, Nov 10,
for the benefit Of Bcaverdam Church.
Everybody is cordially invited.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
LEGAL SALES MONDAY.

Large Amount OF Property Sold by
County Officers.
Monday being the November salesday
large number Of people was in town
and considerable property was hold
by the county officers. The following
sales were made:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-08
Babb Lands.

Under the bankruptcy proceedings
against w. C. Babb. OF Fountain Inn.
shree tracts Of land in the upper part
of the county were bought by the
creditors for $5,325.
All other sales were called off.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-10

Nesbit Neo Lighte, 4556 Kenmore
av., accused Of cruelty and infdelity
in divorce bill of Nellie Myra Eghte.
Wants custody of 3-year-old son.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clark wants divorce
from Harvey ]. Clark. Says he
threatened to kill her,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-10

Thos. A. Burgess, 1913 E. 42d, got
divorce from Evelyn Burgess. Said
she beat him. She confirmed his
wall.
Edwin Humbracht, Hanover town.
ship, sued for divorce by Mrs. Myrtle
s. Humbracht Drunkenness charged.