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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
DIAL CHALLENGES M'LAURIN TO DEBATE
Would Have a Meeting at Some Centrally Located
CountySeat i'm Each Congres essional District Would
Have Facts Brought Before the People

Mr.. n. b. Dial, connected with the
Enterprise National Bank, the Lau-
rcns Bonded Warehouse and other en-
terprises Of this city which would en-
able him to famliariZe himself with
economic conditions in this state, has
issued statement to the public in
which he invites Senator McLaurin to
debate the warehouse question with
him in each of the congressional dis
tricts of the state. The statement OF
Mr. Dial is as follows:
TO the Press:
Senator McLallrin and some of his
friends seem to think he should have
an opportunity to explain the present
warehouse system and his manage
mcnt thereof to the public In answer
to this it could be said that the law
establishing the warehouse is already
in existence and he has been elected
Tor a two years term. Anyway, if he
expects the legislature to appropriatc
funds with which to operate, think
the public should understand tie sys-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
Address by DR.. Cunningham.

Those who contemplate going to
hear DR.. Gus Watts Cunningham de-
liver the address before the literary
societies at FnrmaU University will
be interested in knowing that the adj
dress will be given at / o'clock We'd
nesday morning, June 7th in Alumni
Hall. The train will reach Greenvillc
at 1920, giving plenty Of time. Dr..
Potcat extends cordial invitation to
to hear the young orator, who is a ma
tive OF this county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31

posed Carolina Rapid Transit Railroad
posed Carolina Transit Railroad to
to connect Spartanburg with Laurens,
Clinton, Union, Woodruff, Cross An
chor or other points in the interven-
ing territory, met in the directors
room Of the Peoples Loan & Exchange
Bank of this city today and completed
the work of drawing up charter un-
der which 1t Is expected the railroad
will operate a committee was ap-
pointed to have the charter issued by
the Secretary of State after due notice
by advertisement in the newspapers.
The committee did not let the con-
ract for the surveys, as was expected
as several engineering concerns re.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
Boy Scout Meetings Poplar.

The Sunday afternoon meetings Of
the local troop of Boy Scouts arc
growing very popular. The meetings
are held each Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock when short talks are made by
recently talked to the boys at these
meetings are Rev. c. f. Rankin, Mr..
b. L. Parkinson, Mr. ". l.. Gray and
DR.. II. X. Aiken. These short talks
have been very inspiring to the boys.
The public is invited to attend these
meetings and Join in them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31

tom thoroughly | am thercrorcSwill-
ing to join in a movement whereby
the facts can be brought before the
people, and to this end | would sug-
geSt that Senator McLaurin and
have one meeting in each Congression-
al District. We could get the county
chairman in some centrally located
county to call a meeting at some time
to be agreed upon.
! am strongly OF the opinion that q
large majority Of tho people of our
state favor a warehouse system pro-
perly organized; properly, economical
~ managed. At the same time am
satisfied they do not approve of the
present make shift of warehouse
system nor the way it is managed,
If the above suggestion meets With
the Senator's approval, il will afford
mo pleasure TO discuss the matter with
him.
Yours truly,
y. B. Dial.
Laurcns. S. c., May 20. 1916
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
BGraca-PhiIntlca Meeting.

The B&raca-Philathca classes OF the
First Baptist church will have a So
cial gathering in the auditorium OF
the church Thursday evening at $50
o'clock. The program will consist of
music and an address by Ira w
B!ackwood, Of Spartanburg. Mrs.
Blackwood will render several mus
iacl selections, The public is cordial
ly invited TO attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
GRAY COURT.OWINGS CLOSED.
Successful Session Came to an End
Last Week. Teachers Reelected.

Gray Court, May 29.-Thc Gray
Court -Owings school closed it's COM
mencemcnt Sunday with an eloquent
sermon by DR.. Moifatt OF Erskine Col
lege. On Saturday night play "A
Regiment of Two" was rendered by
the high school pupils. This play was
a success and was attended by an APP
prcciative audience. On Friday night
an address was given by Dr.. ii. w.
Provence, of Furman University.
These exercises were we'll attended.
The medal given for the highest av-
cragc in the high school work was won
by Jetcr Owings. This medal is given
by the Masons and is one that is ap-
preciatcd very highly.
The following composed the cXcrcis-
es of the graduating class:
Address of welcome by Paul Bobo.
Class history, Sara Lou Bobo.
Glass Prophecy by Elford Rogers.
Glass Will, by Marion Bryson.
Eight pupils finished this year, there
being four boys and four girls. After
the class exercises the names OF those
that passed their grade, the names Of
those that were present every day
during the year, and the names OF
those that received library certificates
were read.
The school has had very success
full year, and the work Of the teachers
was appreciated as was shown by
their H-elcction for another year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
CHARTER OF PROPOSED RAILROAD RATIFIED
Finance Committe Met in the Peoples Loan and Ex.
change Bank Yesterday. Bids to be let for Sur.
veying Soon.

questcd to be allowed further time in
which to make up their estimates. The
committee will meet at an early date,
upon the call OF the chairman, when it
is expected that the bids will be form
ally opened and the contract let.
The committeeman from the various
towns interested in the road reported
much enthusiasm for the railroad and
the indication arc that stock will be
literally subscribed for when it is Of
fcred for sale. No definite plan Of
financing the road has been decided
upon yet, though 1t is thought that
most of the stock Is to be sold to peo"
pie along the line of the road and the
remainder of tho funds raised by tho
sale Of bonds,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
CARRIERS MET TUESDAY.
Addressed by j. T.. Johnson and Col.
j. ii. Wharton. }. 4. Johnson Elect
ed President.

ed President.
The Laurens County Rural Letter
Carriers association met In the city
Monday with full attendance. The
meeting was one of the best that the
carriers have ever had. Addresses
were made by Mr.. j. b. Johnson, of
Gray Court, and Col. j. II. Wharton,
of Waterloo. both of which were great
ly enjoyed.
Officers for the next year were elect
ed as follows: President, }. e. John
son; Secretary, J, II. Notes; Executive
Committeeman, b. r. Todd, j. w. Leak
and w. Y. Mcneil; Delegates to the
State Convention which meets in CO.
lumbia July ga, G. G. Johnson, II. C.
Fuller, G.. Y. Hellams.
The carriers will meat next year at
Gray Court by special invitation.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
ANOTHER INSTITUTION
BECOMES NATIONAL BANK
Farmers Bank IS Now Working Under
the United States Treasury Depart

tHe OnItcd STATES treasury Depart
ment, Beginning Last Saturday.
telegram last Friday from John
Shelton Williams, Comptroller of the
Currency, to President NJ. J. Owings,
authorized the Farmers Bank to open
books and commence business as a ma
tional bank. Saturday morning at nine
o'clock the bank opened for the first
time as national bank, and business
from then on was done under the laws
governing such institutions. The
necessary changes in the books,
stamps and stationery arc being com
pleted as rapidly as possible and in
short order the bank will be full
flcdged member of Uncle SANS or
ganization.
This makes the third national bank
for l,aurens, the other two being the
Enterprise National Bank and the Lau-
rcns National Bank. The Farmers
hank is the Youngest of the Laurcns
banks and since its organization has
enjoyed continuous growth and pros
pcrity. They paid a dividend last
January and will pay another mid
year dividend in July. Mr.. NJ. j. Ow-
1ngs is the president Mr. J. Earl Ow-
ings the cashier, and Mr. CLYDE
Franks is bookkccpcr. Mr. Owings
tho president IS a recognized force in
the business circles Of tho county. and
the other members Of the banks force
arc Young men of excellent rcputa-
tions.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
a Big Day at Prospect.

a large number Of people from here
attended the "Childrens Day" excr-
cises and picnic at Prospect church
Saturday. An interesting program
was carried out and a bountiful pic
nic dinner served. 4 collection was
taken up for the Connie Maxwell Or
Dhanage and neat sum realized. The
day was a pleasant one in every re-
Spcct.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
Our Regrets to Candidates.

Space being very limited at the last
moment last night and having no new
announcements to make, we took the
liberty Of leaving out all cadidate's s
cards to make space for a few
news items that we wished par
ticularly to publish. AS the candi-
dates column was open rather early
anyway this year we hope that our
action will be excused.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
VISITING IN LAuRENS.
Rev. and Mrs. John galloway, Returns
cd Missionaries Mere with Friends,

Mrs jamie C. Clarke has had the
great pleasure of short visit from
Rev. John Galloway and wife. mission
aries from China, at home for a rest
Mrs. Galloway was well known to
many friends as the wife of Rev. S.
Charlton Todd Together they worked
for years in Maceo, China, were sue
cessful in their labors. Mr.. Todd came
nome in the interest Of the mission
cause six years ago and to visit his
mother. While here his life ended his
Dody rests In the Laurens city ceme
terry, Two years ago his widow was
married TO their co-laborer in Macoe
Rev. John Galloway Of Canada. To-
gether they are carrying on Mr. Todd's
work, so faithfully begun. They will
be in Ashvlle, n c., for awhile; will
visit Laurcns again before returning
to China
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
Ice Cream Festival.

The Miriams, a society Of young
folks in the Presbyterian church, will
give an ice cream festival on the
church lawn Saturday evening, begin
ming at 6 O'Clock. The proceeds from
the sale will be devoted to work Of the
society. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
DR.. MOiintt Preached

Dr. j. S. Moffatt, OF Erskine College
preached an eloquent sermon at the
a. r. p. Church Sunday afternoon,
hl!;ng the pulpit of Rev. I. n. Kennedy
who was called awsy to conduct fun
eral.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31

rotary of every club at the end of this
week by the secretary of the state ex-
ecutive committee.
Two years ago there were approx
mately $4,000 votes in the first pri-
mary.--Greenville News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
Exercises at Methodist Church.

'Childrcn's Day" exercises will be
held at the First Methodist church next
Sunday morning at | o'clock. These
exercises are always interesting and
instructive. The public is invited to
attend
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET
VIII Meet In the Jury Room Of the
Court House Saturday Morning mt
0:30 O'clock,

The County Democratic Executive
committee will meet in the jury room
or the court house Saturday morning
at 10:30 o'clock, according to no
tice issued by r. e. Babb, chairman.
AT this time the itinerary of the coun-
ty campaign, the assessment of candi-
dates, election of managers and other
matters will be acted upon,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-05-31
Lost Valuable Animal.

Mr.. w. d. Byrd had the misfortune
to lose his jack last Saturday. The
cause Of the animals death is un-
known.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

The state board of immigration
urges the Exchange to publish a
folder giving information on this sec
ton to satisfy the demand being
made on the immigration commission
er by intending settlers and investors
The San Luis valley wishes to CO.
operate in an effort to bring hun
dreds of auto tourists to this region
next year. The Denver e. Rio Grande
asks that an extensive advertising
campaign be put on by the Exchange
thru postcards to attract travel to
the Mesa Verde, which is easily our
strongest tourist drawing card. Then
there is the new Spanish Trail high
way over Wolf creek pass to be wild
ened this fall, the Cortez- -Shiprock-
Gallup road to be started the sugar
beet factory effort to be made, and
the San Juan railway bill to follow
up at the next session of congress
So, take it all in all, the Exchange
has big work cut out, and its sue
cess in its undertakings depends en-
tirely on the support it receives
Every individual citizen Of this town
and basin should take personal
pride in giving his best efforts and
time and money to the Exchange, foi
it will return large dividends to one
and all. Call at the rooms in the
Century building and join, IL not a
member already; 1t takes something
more than good wishes to keep ths
big institutisa 0ks9.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
CANNOT MELT GOLD COINS
FOR MUNITIONS WORKERS

LONDON, Sept. 5.-England's ia
nous Defence of the Realm act,
that elastic pieces of legislation
framed by Parliament at the begin
ming of the war, again has been
stretched. This latest stretch prohib-
its the melting down of gold coins.
This measure became necessary it
was learned today, because of the
enormous wastage of the nations
gold reserves caused by the reduc-
tion of gold coins for the manufacture
Of jewellery for which the exception
ally high wages of war workers have
created an extensive demand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that examina-
tions for the position of stenographer
and typewrites (Male) will be held
IN this city on September ~ and 26,
1916, for the purpose of providing
eligibles for appointment to about 200
newly created positions in the Depart
mental Service, Washington, d. c.,
at entrance salaries of 5000 to $1,000
per annum.
Age 1S years or over on the date
IF the examination.
Applicants must be examined in the
State or Territory in which they re-
side and show that they have been ac-
tually domiciled in such State or Ter
ritory for at least one year previous
TO the date of the examination.
These examinations are open to all
male citizens Of the United States who
meet the requirements.
Application blanks and further in
formation may be obtained from the
Secretary, Twelfth Civil Service Dis
trict, San Francisco, California, or the
local secretary, Board of U. s. Civil
Service Examiners, in this city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
POLICE ARE BAFFLED;
MURDERERS IN HIDING

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-Bafled aft
er nights search the police arc
coming to Van Cortland park for two
men that it is claimed shot and kill
ed Dwight Dilworth, lawyer, as he
was sitting in an auto Sunday night
Mary McNiff, a stenographer who
was with the man is hysterical. She
has not been arrested.
Dilworth's wife and children reside
in Kansas City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
2i-HOUR AUTO RACE
ABANDONED AT SHEEPSHEAD

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-The Trade
Racing association has announced It
has abandoned the plan to hold
24-hour automobile race on the
Sheepshead bay speedway this fall.
Manufacturers Of automobiles, Off
eials of the association say, failed to
give the plan any support and no en-
ties were made. An attempt may
be made to hold the race next year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

u. Il. Gooch, who is drilling for
oil in tae Pennington Meadows, says
as soon as oil in commercial guam
tity is struck the people will be in
formed of the fact and everybody will
be invited to come and be convinced.
This he expects to be able to do in
short time, as the indications ap-
pear to be very favorable to him.
Material for another derrick has al
ready been ordered, and as soon as
the report of his geologist is receiv-
ed he will decide where the next
wells will be drilled. - Pennington
Times-Hustler.
A. I. Olischlager, of Animas City,
pne OF the substantial residents of the
section, died very suddenly in Love
lock, Nevada, Sunday, where he had
been for a number of weeks working
as millwright. For several years
he had been in poor health. The
morning of his death he was taken to
hospital suffering with pain in his
heart. Just few minutes after he
reached the Institution, the end came.
The news of his passing did not reach
his wife until this morning. His re-
mains will arrive here tomorrow
night. Definite funeral arrangements
are delayed awaiting advice from rel
atives. The deceased was man not
far from so years of age. He is sur
viyed by his wife and two children
married daughter and little girl
about 6 years of age.
Mrs. Olive Orme, county clerk, to-
day issued a marriage license to
George Lincoln Gillispie and Miss
Hamblin, both of Breen.
Liquor Shipments.
During the month of August 2o6
liquor shipments were received in La
Plata county.
ehbrthttt
In order to profit by the provision
of the "absentee" voters law, persons
who expect to be away from their
regular voting precinct on the date
If the Primary election, will have to
secure their certificate from the coun-
y clerk before next Tuesday. In ac-
ordance with the advice given by
county Attorney Pulliam, each certif-
cate issued in La Plata county car
les 10 cent revenue stamp.
New Mexico Democrats have nomi-
lated our former townsman, II. l..
Hall of Chama for state treasurer.
His many friends predict he will win,
regardless of the fate of the other
candidates on the ticket.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
GIRL SPRINTER GETS
MUNICIPAL HONOR BADGE

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. g. Edna
Nash, II, is a regular. She can
sprint 75 yards in 10 seconds and clear
26 feet in a hop, skip and jump.
That's why she was the only of 1000
children to get a municipal honor
badge for playground work. She is
an "alI round athlete, too.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
ALLISON NOTES

Miss Myrtle Woodward departs for
Rocky Ford on Saturday morning to
'inish her high school education.
Miss Marie Egger of Denver is over
in the Bayfield, vicinity spending a
fortnight with her parents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
FFlRST SPECIAL PRIMARY
ELECTION IN ARKANSAS

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Sept. 5. -
This-Garland-county today is vot-
ing at special primary to select a
candidate for sheriff to succeed
Charles c. Webb, recently killed
while attempting to arrest an insane
man. This is the first specia, elec-
tion ever held in Arkansas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

The game between the Smelter
boys and Bayfield, yesterday after
noon, to decide the championship of
the San Juan league, resulted in a
victory for the Smelter team. The
score was a to 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
DILLON AND GIBBONS
MAY EXCHANGE WALLOPS

ST. PAUL, Sept. 5.-Efforts are
being made to arrange a match be-
tween Mike Gibbons, local middle
weight, and Jack Dillon of Indianap-
oils, the light heavyweight champion.
Harry Sherman is dickering for the
match, and claims to have tentative
agreement from each man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
FREIGHTER RAMS wARSHIP

MONTREAL. Sept. g. Canadian
Pacific Steamship officials received
word the freighter Montreal, sailing
from here, coilided with a British
warship near the English coast. But
slight damage occurred The steam
err is now docked at Gravesend. 1t
carried neither troops or passengers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
OBJECT OF MEETING
EXPLAINED BY SECRETARY

NEW YORK, Sept. Permanent
solution Of the border trouble is the
object Of the meeting of the Amer
iean-Mexican commission, said Secre-
tary of State Lansing at a luncheon
here yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED AT
DURANGO PUBLIC Libra AIRY

Among the new books at the Pub
lie Library, Harold Bell Wright's
new novel, "When a Mans a Man"
easily holds first place in the inter
est of the readers. 1t is fine,
wholesome story of simple sweetness
and virile strength. While the pages
are crowded with the thrilling incl
dents that belong to the adventurous
life of the unfenced land depicted.
one feels, always, beneath the sur
face of the stirring scenes the great
primitive and enduring life forces
that the men and women of the story
portray. In the Dean, Philip Action,
Patches, Little Billy, Curly Elson,
Kitty Reid and Helen Manning the
author has created real living, breath
ing men and women and we are made
to feel and understand that there come
to everyone those times when in spite
of all, above all and at any cost,
man must ne man.
Hamlin Garland's new novel, "They
of the High Trails" introduces, The
Widow Delaney; Sherman Bidwell,
the grub-staker; Roy Pierce, the cow
boss; The Hon. George Adelbert, the
remittance man; Ed Hatch, the hay
roller; Pogosa, the ancient guide;
The Lonesome Man; Tall Ed Kelly;
The Outlaw; Alice Mansfield; The
Woman Reculse and The Forest
Guard.
The Lightning Conductor Discov-
ers America by c. NJ. e. A. NJ. Will
Hanson is story that will delight
all who love a tale Of mystery, adj
venture, romance and travel. The
charming Patricia Moore, motor
car, and very eventful trip over
the Grand Tour affords the authors
one of the best opportunities they
have had for gay, sparkling novel.
You do not need to be an autoist
to enjoy "By Motor to the Golden
Gate" by Emily Post, but its book
that will add greatly to the pleasure
of all motorists to read.
A complete list of books placed in
circulation by the Public Library the
first of the month is as follows:
Stockton, Adventures of Captain
Horn.
Spearman, Daughter of Magnate.
Brady, For the Freedom of the
Sea.
Riis, Children of the Tenements.
Allen, Flute and Violin and other
Kentucky Tales.
Jordan, Creeping Tides.
Austin, David Alden's Daughter.
Collins, Poor Miss Finch.
Crawford, Via Crucis.
Foote, Coeur D'Alene.
O'Brien, Best Short Stories of 1915.
Adult Non-fiction
Bates, Talks on Writing English.
Barlow, Irish Idylls.
Hay, First Hundred Thousand.
Percy, Reliques of Ancient English
Poetry.
Post, By Motor to the Golden Gate.
Compton, Indian Life in Town and
Country.
Childrens Books.
Sexton. Wild Animal Ways.
Dix, Hugh Gwyeth.
Dix, Soldier Rigdale.
Tappart Reth's Old Hone
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
DESPITE STRIKE IRON
SHIPMENTS WILL BE HEAVY

ST. PAUL, Sept. 5.-Despite tho
Misaba iron range miners strike, ship
ments of ore from Minnesota this
year will exceed all records, accord
ing to State Auditor Preus who says
40 million tons will go out as COM
pared with SO million odd in 1913.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
ANNOUNCEMENT

l hereby announce myself as
candidate for the nomination for
District Attorney for the Sixth
Judicial District at the ensuiog
election, subject to the action of
the Republican judicial assembly
and primaries.
F. C. PERKINS,
D-9-12 and S. w.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07
STREET CAR RIOTS
VIOLENT AT Ell PASO

EL PASo, Sept. 5.-The police are
unable to control the street car strik-
ers and riots here. Several have been
injured and many cars have been
smashed. Soldiers have been order
ed to the quarters to prevent further
trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

BERLIN. Sept. 3. = The Bulgar-
ians captured Bobric, 12 miles inside
Rumahia. 1t is announced that Ger
man warships bombarded Bucharest,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

Mrs. Clark, Miss Disbrow and Miss
Wilson who We're visiting Mrs. Chas.
Harper left Allison Saturday morn.
ing
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

Paul Mitchell and ]. w. Pollock ship
ped carload of hogs to the Denver
market this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

The threatened railroad strike was
responsible for the sudden departure
Of our most worthy and beloved citi-
zens, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mikulasek
on Saturday morning instead of Mon
day for Imperial valley, California.
Many friends and acquaintance were
at the Central depot to bid them fare
well and "Bon Voyage"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-07

The auction sale of John Mikulasel<
took place on his ranch on Friday. A
fairly good crowd was presend in
spite of the very busy season.