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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05

Wilma, and Misses Lille Garrett and
Thelma Phillips.
Mr.. w. NJ. Coker Of Gray Court Wis
tied his daughter, Mrs. w. G. Garrett,
recently. Mrs. Betty Wilson and Mrs.
Nye Wilson were the guests OF Mrs. l..
M. Ball last Wednesday.
Miss Thelma Phillips had as her
guests recently Misses Anna Rhodes
and Maude Riddle.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fl. Hughes spent the
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Riddle
last week.
Mrs. c. II. Hughes and Mrs. b. r.
Hughes visited Mr.. Gary Hughes last
Saturday.
Neil, the faithful old family mule of
Mr.. Sam Ball died last Tuesday night
and was given a decent burial We'd
nesday.
Mrs. ELLA Owens is still right sick
with grippe at tnis writing.
Mrs. Betty Wilson has been right
sick again for the last few days. The
other sick in the community are much
better.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05

You better attend ]. C. Burns & Co.'S.
80 days spring opening sale.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
LEGAL Day Of Rest.

The New York court of appeals has
given q decision sustaining the "one-
day-rest-in-seven" law that meets the
strong approval Of progressively
minded citizens. The following SEN
fences are worth quoting: We have
10 power IF decision of the question
whether it is the Risest and best way
to Offset these conditions and TO give
employees the protection which they
need, even If we had any doubt on
that subject Our only inquiry must
be whether the provision on its face
seems reasonable, fair and appropri-
ate, and whether it can fairly be be
Iieved that its natural consequences
viii be in the direction Of the better
ment of public health and welfare,
and therefore that it is one which the
state for its protection and advantage
may enact and enfOrce.-Chicago Eve
ming Post.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
ELEPHANT GIVES FIRE ALARM
Baby Pachyderm's Grunts Save Large
Menagerie From Flames Only
Just in Time.

Credit should be forthcoming to
Little Memo She, 1.-The worlds small
est elephant" at last has gained a
legitimate story.
The ]. H. Eschman World United
Shows winters in a couple of vacant
lots at Guinotte avenue and Salisbury
street, Kansas City, in the East bot
toms. There are ten cars A spread
ing barn protects the animals
The barnkeeper and assistants were
playing rhum in the private car of Mr..
Eschman- They heard big grunts from
Little Memo. They rushed ou- The
interior of the barn was blazing. The
elephant had kicked over a gasoline
stove in the straw. Gap" Watkins
rushed IN. Little Memo was fast los
ing her senses In the smoke. 1t was
dark and the cap" CROPPED about, un-
tied Nemo's halter and shouted,
Come, Nemoi" Memo came
In the meantime someone had called
the fire department. Before it arrived
other assistants had removed the
South American llama and the wagon
of screaming monkeys from the barn
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
ALL BIRDS FLEE FOREST
Are in Conflict, Deserted by Their
Natural Inhabitants.

When the history Of the present Eu-
ropean war is written. the forest OF
Argonne will be recorded as the
place where more blood was shed than
IN any other spot on the wide fields
OF conflict The French made a stand
there on the first German drive to
wards Paris, and, later. when the
Germans were forced back. it was the
scene Of weeks and months Of desper-
ate struggle.
Not a bird is left in the forest and
practically every tree. which remains
standing, bears the mark of battle. It
was swept by artillery fire time after
time, and was the scene Of desperate
hand-to-hand fighting.
But it was not the first time. for in
the campaign preceding the battle OF
Sedan, in the Franco-German war Of
1870, it was the scene OF many san
culinary struggles
The forest covers a number OF
wooded heights. 500 or 900 feet high.
in the northeastern part OF France in
French Lorraine and Champagne II
is about thirty miles long, and from
one to eight miles wide II IS bounded
by the sources Of the Aisne. runs along
that river to the Heuse and northward
TO Chene Populeux, separating a
stretch OF fertile plains from the bar
rem steppes between Vftry and Sc
zanne.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
CHAPTER xxx.
A STRANGE Interview.


Releasing the girl instantly, before
the crash had ceased to reverberate
within those walls, Lanyard slipped to
one side of the doorway, whence he
could command the perspective of
salons together with a partial view of
the front doors.
He was no more than established
there, in the shadow and shelter of the
portieres, when light from an electro
lier flooded the reception hall.
1t showed him first a single figure,
that of a handsome woman well be-
yond middle age, but still well poised
and vigorous of mien, lady of com
handing presence. She was in full
evening dress of such magniicence as
to suggest attendance at some func-
ton of state. Even had he not known
well the features of Nine. Omber, he
would have guessed her to be the mis-
tress of the establishment
Standing beneath the chandelier,
she was restoring key to brocaded
handbag. This done, she turned her
head and spoke over her shoulder
Promptly there came into view a sec
ond woman of much the same age, but
even more strong and able Of appear
ance-a woman in plain. dark gar
ments, undoubtedly madame's maid
Handing over her handbag, Nine.
! Omber Unmatched the throat of her er-
mine cloak and surrendered it to the
servants hands.
Her next words were audible to the
eavesdropper. and reassuring In so far
| as they indicated ignorance of any
thing amiss:
Thank you. sidonie. You may go
to bed now"
MANY thanks. madame. Good
night. madame"
Goodnight"
The maid moved of toward the main
staircase, while the mistress of the
| house turned deliberately through the
salon toward the library.
At this, swinging back to the girl In
q stride. and impulsively grasping her
wrist to compel attention, Lanyard
| spoke in a rapid whisper, mouth close
beside her cheek
This way, he said, imperatively
drawing her toward the window by
which he had entered. There's bal
cony outside-a short drop to the
/ ground" And unlatching the window
he urged her through it. TRY to leave
by the back gateway-the one
showed you-avoiding Ekstrom-"
but you are coming!" she insisted
hanging back.
| Impossible There isn't time for Us
both to escape undetected.@ shall keeI
her interested only long enough to give
you plenty of time to get away. But
take this"-and he pressed his auto
matte into her hand. -No-take it
I'VE another" he lied. and you may
/ need. It. Don't fear for me, but go
oh, my heart-go."
The FOOTBALLS of Nine Omber ver,
sounding ominousiy near by this time;
and without giving the girl more tim.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

And now. as naturally as though
they had been lovers always. Lanyard
possessed himself of her hand
You cared as much as that" he
said.
Il love you" she declared tensely-
81 love you so much l am ready to sac
rifice everything for you-life. liberty.
honor
Hush, dearest, hush!" he begged.
half distracted between joy and pain.
81 mean it; if honor could hold me
back, do you think l would have bro
ken in here tonight to rob for Ban
non?"
HE sent you, eh?" Lanyard COM
mented in a dangerous voice.
HE was too cunning for me. I was
afraid to tell you. l meant to tell-to
warn you this evening in the cab. And
then 1 thought perhaps if 1 were cold
and distant and let you go on believing
me the worst of women-perhaps you
would go away, save yourself, forget
me-"
"Never.''
i tried to carry out my program of
lying to him, but he wouldn't have it.
They forced the truth from me by
threats"
They wouldn't dare"
They Care anything, l tell you. But
it wasn't threats of personal injury to
me, but to you, if l refused to tell them
the truth, the whole truth They knew
enough of what had happened,
through their spies, to go on, and they
tOrmented and bullied me until broke
down and told them everything And
when they learned you had replaced
the jewels here, Damon told me must
return and bring them to him. He said
if l refused he'd have you killed be-
fore morning I held out until to-
night; then. just as was going to bed,
he received a telephone message, and
told me you were driving a taxi and
were being followed by Apaches and
wouldn't live till daylight if 1 refused. .
you came alone?"
mo. Three men brought me to the
gate. They're waiting outside in the
park"
"Apaches?"
1.-TWO of them-I presume they're
Apaches. at least. The third is Cap
tain Ekstrom."
"Ekstrom!" Lanyard cried in de-
spair "Is he
The dull but heavy slam of the great
front doors silenced him.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
and then-repented. 81

And then-repented. eh2"
81 own it
But came here again tonight to
steal q second time what you had
stolen once2"
That's true, too"
But interrupted you"
Pardon. madame-not you. but my
better self. 1 came TO steal could
not"
'Monsieur-you do not conceive. 1
fail to fathom your motives. but"
A sudden shock Of heavy feet tram
ping the parquetTy OF the reception
hall. accompanied by a clash Of VIC
lently excited voices. silenced her and
brought Lanyard instantly to the face
about.
Above that loud wrangIe-of which
neither had received the least warn
ing, so completely had their argument
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
CHAPTER Xxx.
Many Things Happen East.


Incontinently- as little cere-
mony as though the bullet had lodged
in himself Lanyard tumbled back
ward into the room, while to tune Of
heavy boots Gathering through the
salons, two sergents de vile numbered
valiantly into the library and pulled up
at sight of Nine Omber, erect and
composed beside her safe, and Of Ian
yard picking himself up from the floor
by the open window.
Behind them Sidonie trotted, wiring
ing her hands.
"Madame!' she bleated = they
wouldn't listen to me. madame
couldn't stop themI"
All right, Sidonie. Go back to the
hall. I'll call you when I need you.
Good morning, messieurs!"
One sergent advanced with a halt
ing salute and a superhuous question:
Nine. Omber-" But the other waited
on the threshold, barring the way.
Lanyard measured the two specula-
tively-the spokesman was old and
fat, ripe for pensioning, little apt to
prove seriously effective in a rough
and-tumble, but the second was young.
sturdy, and broad-chested, with the
poise of an athlete. Furthermore. he
carried, in addition to his sword. a
pistol naked in his hand And his
clear blue eyes, meeting the adven-
turer's, lit up with a gIimmer of invf-
tatiOn-
ITO C-nN-TTA-r-Ena
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

empty weapon itself he tossed into a
wastebasket beneath the desk
Hope I didn't hurt you" he added
abstractedly-sbut your pistol was in
my wayi"
He took stride toward the door,
then hung there in hesitation, frown-
ing absently at the woman. who. with
out moving. laughed quietly and eyed
Lanyard with a twinkle of malicious
diversion
The adventurer returned her stare
with one Of thoughtful appraisal; from
the first he had recognized in her a
character of uncommon tolerance and
amiability.
Pardon, madame, but" he began
abruptly; then checked himself in con-
strained appreciation OF his imDudence.
s'f that's permission to interrupt
your reverie." Nine. Omber remarked.
81 don't mind telling you you're the
strangest burglar ever heard OF"
FOOTBALLS became audible on the
stairway-the hasty. scuming sounds
OF siippered feet
Is that you. sidOnies" madame
called
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

absorbed them-SidOnie's accents were
audible, clear against the grumble OF
two voices of heavier timbre-
Madame madameI"-a cry Of pro-
test
What is it?" Nine. Omber demand
ed of Lanyard
He uttered the word. ''PoliceI" as he
turned and threw himself into the re-
cess of the window.
But on wrenching it open the voice
Of an invisible picket, posted on the
lawn, saluted him with harsh warn
ing; and when, involuntarily, he
stepped out upon the balcony, fash
Of fame split. the gloom below, re-
port rang loud in the quiet of the park,
and a bullet slapped viciously the
stone facing at one side of the win
dow.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
fearful Note.

The Texas onion crop viii be 49,, 22O
bushels short of the 1915 crop, though
there has been an increase Of II per
cent in acreage, according to the esti-
mate of the department Of agriculture
just made public here. The depart
ment predicts that the state viii pro-
duce 1885, 1872 bushels this year, about
50 per cent Of normal The total
acreage of the state in 1915 was s.943
and this year is 10,G57.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
ALIENS FoOT-EAsE DOES IT

ALIENS FOOT-EASE DOES IT
When your shoes pinch or your corns and
buniOns ache, get Aliens F'Oot-Ease. tbs
antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes
and used in foot-bath- Gives instant re-
lief to Tired. Aching. Swollen feet Over
10000 packages are being used By the
troops at the front Sold everywhere, &c.
Don't accept any substitute. Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
These Dear Girls.

Aimee-Young DeSwift paid you
such a lovely compliment last night
HazeI-Indeedi What did he say?
Aimee-Re said you looked enough
ike me to be my sister
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
What He said.
Zauue.

what did the furniture dealer say
when you told him the mirror he sent
up vas cracked ?"
said had Icok into It.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

Frzncis-And Why do you prefer
yachting to motorings
Frances-A girl doesn't have to
wear goggles when yachting
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

In the neighborhood of Reading,
England, there are three army horse
depots stated entirely by women.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

The Most Beautiful Wal Tint

And when you consider that yos
obtain the most beautiful, mellow,
nature Colors, viz, soft bufs, delicate
green's and exquisite blues, or azJ
shade you wish by combining shades
of Alabastine, then you Il kzs1O why
AlabaStine IS one of the most popular
wall decorations with millions of
Painters and Householders, Decorz-
tors and Womenfolk, who take pride
In their homes the wide world over.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06

When some men start out 70 look
for the deserving poor their first stop
is before a mirror
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-06
The Alabastine Co.


Be ne red and circle ezch pzczEe q
AIzbzsine you buy Azozsae il sold by druEEsk
hardware dealers and paint everywhere II you7
dOeI handle Alzbastin= Izke Ea5Srru-z Wire
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-08-02
NOTICE OF STOCK
HOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that meet
ing of the Stockholders of The An
treville Oil Mill will be held at Antre-
vile, South Carolina, on Thursday,
August 31st, 1916, at 8 o'clock P. M,
for the purpose of considering re-
solution then to be presented, that
the said corporation be dissolved, 60
into liquidation, and wind up it's af-
fairs and to elect trustees or direc-
tors thereof for that purpose, or to
take such other action as may be nec-
essary therefor, the said directors
or trustees to have the power to sell
the plant, property, goods and chat
tells of the said corporation, and to
pay the debts of the corporation, and
to divide the surplus, if any, among
the stockholders according to Sec
tions 1912 to 2816 of the Civil Code
of South Carolina.
All stockholders are urged to be
present and to vote at said meeting.
G. E. HARPER, President.
July 25th, 1916. 4-26-7
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-08-02
A DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION.

Mrs. W. Frank Nickles entertained
at a lovely reception Monday after
noon at her home on North MAN
street, complimenting her slsters-ln-
law, Mrs. Hugh W. Cromer OF Allan.
to and Mrs. wv. o. Cromer, Jr., OF
cleveland. Ohio. The hours were
from five till seven thirty and during
this time there was constant stream
of interesting ladies going back and
forth meeting the handsome visitors
and enjoying Mrs. Nickles' hospitall-
In the hall the guests were reeelv-
ed by Mrs. E. r. Thomson and MIS-.
G. A. Neuffer, and here as always the
nunch bowl, presided over by Miss
lone Smith and Miss Margie Bradley,
was the center of lively interest. In
the receiving line aside from the
honorees were, Mrs. David Henry,
Mrs. w. O. Cromer, Sr., Mrs. Arthur
Ellis of New Orleans, Mrs. J.: =.
Burns of Greenwood, and Mrs. Kate
Carlson Ashmore. Here the decora-
tions were in pink, and assisting Mrs.
Nickles were Mrs. Mamie Wharton,
Miss Louise Watson and Miss Jessie
Hill.
In the dining room delightful sal
ads, sandwiches, cheese straws, tea
and mints were served to the guests
by bevy of pretty young girls and
entertaining were Mrs. w. E. Leslie
and Mrs. J. C. Hill. The decorations
here were of brown eyed Susans and
the souvenirs were hand palnteo
daisies which were pinned on eacn
guest.
this delightful occasion and the
guests came away indebted to Mrs.
Nickles for a charming afternoon.
Other young ladies assisting Mrs
Nickles were Misses Ruth and Ger
trude Calvert, Rebecca Jones, Helen
Cromer and Gladys Norris and Bes-
sic Lee Cheatham.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-08-02
ANTREVILLE

Antreville, July 31.-The annual
W. o. w. picnic will be held August
18th. All the candidates are invited
to come and every body come with
we'll prepared dinners. -
Misses Sadie Prince, and Zula Su.
Der are visiting relatives in. Piedmont
and Williamson.
Miss Gladys Norris, one of Antre..
ville's pretty girls, is the guest OF
Miss Calvert in Abbeville this week.
Miss Annie Bell spent last week in
Honea Path.
Mrs. W.. w. McCarter is on the
sick list. We truly wish for her a
speedy recovery.
Miss Mary Killingsworth, one OF
Antreville's girls, who has been TAX
ing special training in Chester Hospl-
tai, is at her fathers home, for her
summer vacation.
Mr.. Frank Anderson is visiting
relatives in Ninety Six.
Mrs. Fillmore of Campobello, was
a visitor at the missionary society
held at Mrs. w. w. McCarter's Fri
day afternoon, which was a success.
Interesting talks were made by Mrs;
Fillmore and Mrs. w. F. Belvin and
instructive papers were read by
Misses Mayme Bowen and Mary An
derSon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-08-02
BRADFoRD-POWER.
fChester Semi-Weekly News.)

(CheSter SEMI w eekly NeWS.y
A wedding of unusual interest in
Chester and throughout the State
was that of Miss Florence Bradford,
daughter of Mrs. E. S. Badford, and
Dr.. R. Power of Abbeville, which
was. solemnized Wednesday after
noon at $50 o'clock, at the residence
of Mrs. Bradford. Relatives and most
intimate friends gathered at the
home to witness the ceremony, which
was pc, formed by the Rev. H. A.
Bagby, D. D.
The lower floor of the home was
thrown en- suite and simply but beau
tifuIly decorated. The brides chosen
color of briday white and green was
used. and in the parlor an altar was
arranged in one corner with back
ground of palms and ferns and vases
of brides roses, intermingled were
burning white tapers which made a
scene never to be forgotten. Ivy
and Southern smilax was also used
in this room with pretty effect. 10
the strains of Mendelsshon's wedding
march, sweetly rendered by Miss Bes-
sic Lee Cheatham of Abbeville, the
doors to the parlor were thrown
open, thus presenting lovely scene,
the bridal party in tableau against
the background above described.
Miss Hattie Bradford, sister of the
bride. was maid of honor, and MIR.
w. L. Power of Abbeville, was best
man. The impressive ring ceremony
yas used. during which time "A Per
fec. Day" was softly rendered on the
piano by Miss Cheatham.
The maid of honor was beaomlngly
gowned in white georgette crepe and
lace, and carried an arm bouquet OF
white carnations.
The bride was charming in styl-
ish midnight blue taffeta, a white
georgette crepe waist with accessor-
ries to match. A huge shower bou-
uuet of brides roses and fern tied
with tulle completed her toilet.
A reception followed the ceremony.
Delicious block cream in green and
white and white cake was served by
a bevy of attractively dressed young
ladies. In the library large collec-
ton of wedding presents were on dis
play, notable among which were a
number of checks.
The bride and groom left on the
Southern train for a wedding trip
of several weeks, afterward they will
be at home at Abbeville, where the
groom is located.
The bride is one of Chester's most
popular and accomplished young wo-
men and has scores of friends who
wish her much happiness.
The out-of-town guests present
were: II. ]. Power, w. L. Power, Miss
Allie Mae Power, Mrs. J. L. McMil-
Ian and Misses Bessie Lee Cheatham
and Nina Wilson, Of Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-08-02
Summons. For Relief.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Abbeville.

Sounty or A0DeVllle.
Court of Common Pleas.
Louisa Jenkins, Hiram Bell, Mary
Sue Childs, Minnie Robertson Car
ter, Robert Bernau, Sam Bernau,
Ella Morris, Charlotte Fair, Isom
Lee, Zilphey Lee, Ivory Maxey,
Edwin Lee, Alvin Lee, Martha Lee,
Amanda Bell, Josie Bell, Maggie
Wright, Irene Bell, ]. E. Smith,
Lula Haddon, Tom Smith, John
Smith, Ella Bowie,
against
Robert Bell, Mollie Bell, Watt Hack
EFT, and Sloan Bernau, Defend
To the Defendants above named:
You are hereby Summoned and re-
ouired to answer the Complaint in
this action, of which copy is here
with served upon you and which is
on file in the office of the Clerk of
this court, and to serve a copy of
your answer to the said Complaint on
the subscriber at his Office at Able
vile Court House, South Carolina,
within twenty days after the service
hereof, exclusive of the day Of such
service; and if you fail to answer
the Complaint within the time afore-
said, the plaintiff in this action will
apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
Dated 9th day of May, 1916.
J. HOWARD MOORE, +
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To the nonresident defendant, Sloan
Bernau:
Take Notice, That the Amended
Complaint in the above stated action,
together with the summons, was, on
May 9th, A. D. 1916, filed in the
office of the Clerk of Court for Abb
beville County, South Carolina,
where the said papers are now on file.
J. HOWARD MOORE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
May 27, 1916.
3-26-7.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-08-02
BROWNLEE.

Brownleee, July 31.-The pro
tracted meeting held at Bells church
this past week, closed last Sunday
afternoon. Rev. MIR. Belvin preach
ed two sermons each day, in thu
morning at II o'clock, then in ths
afternoon at 5 o'clock. Large crowd:
assembled each time.
Miss Marie Cam, of Iva, spent
last week with her aunt, Mrs. Will
Ferguson.
Miss Ruby Ficquette, of Lowndes:
vile, who taught the Hodge schoo!
last session, visited her pupils and
friends last week. We are proud that
we will have her with us this coming
year. -.
Mrs. Ben Lewis, of Greenwood, is
at the home of her father, Mr.. j. o.
Cam, for short visit.
Mrs. Will Williams spent the day
with Miss Eunice Ferguson on Tues
day. The enjoyment of the day was
canning BEANS . =,
Mrs. Sam Cam has been very sick
with throat trouble. We hope she
will soon recover.