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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
For Sale-MisceIlaneous
DESK AND BOOKCASE (coMeIN.

I DESK AND BOOKCASE (coMBIN.
ed2. chamber sets Springs and mat
small stands, couch, l sofa. 6 sitting
room chairs. l easy chair. kitchen ia
pies, dining room table, l chest tools.
Ga; A: T. Smith, 1872 Brunswick Ave.
FIVE TONS OF PRESSED HAY,
one good using horse. Telephone 59-W.
). A. Norton. IA West Crescent St, Au-
gusta. iune5dlw
RUBBER TIRED TOP BUGGY, IN
good condition. Inquire of Jos. A. Shaw,
Jr.. Randolph. Telephone 26S-M.
june3d1w'
so BUSHEL GREEN MOUNTAIN
seen potatoes; seconds soc per bu., mixed
5oc per bu, small 25c per blu; also one 2
burner OIL stove with covers, $3.50; used
very little. H. H. Hewett Belgrade Me.
june3d6t'
SECOND HAND BABY CARRIAGE
IN perfect condition. Phone lO51-W or
call at 81 Capitol st. Mrs. Grin Frost.
june3d3t*
SILVER BLACK FOXES FOR SALE.
1 MP5e \ US before buying. Box SIG. =, St. It,
LARGE ICE CHEST, WHITE
full size. Folding mantel bed. Large
open bookcase. Folding canvas boat
frame. Estelle Brainerd, China. jn3d3t"
SEED POTATOES, SECOND SIZE,
Gid and Early Michigan. NJ. j. Mosher,
Windsorville, Maine. jn2d6t+
CHOICE SEED BARLEY $500 PER
bushel, seed potatoes, SOC, 75c, and $l.0O,
ding for building purposes, $50. delivered
IN Augusta. ID. f. Foster. Tel. 1878.
jn2d2w*
AiREDALE TERRIER BITCH PUP
seven months old. SO. Mrs. NJ NJ. Clarke,
Windycrest Farm. Winthrop, Me. Tel;
EIGHT SHOWCASES, FROM S FT.
to IL it. long. in 1st class cond.. will sell
Wafer St., August. s" Tel 5s SIM c jnsd l
NOW ON SALE, PART OF THE
household goods and furniture of the late
l.. Ardell Reynolds at the Home Place,
North, Nassalboro bargain Prices). a.
f. Wood. Executor. in2d1wk*
SEDD OTATOES-GREEN NOUN
tains. Walter Brown, River Road. Sid
ney, (R. F. D. No. 3 AugQsta). Tel 6-l5;
jnld6t'
one NEW sHARPLEs CREAM SEP
arator, Tubular "a. No. 4. Inquire of E. l..
Blaisdell. Mercer Me. june1d6t*
DiAMoNDs-IF YOU WANT A
Diamond Ring of distinctive design you
will find it here. prices from $3.50 to
$4,000. Drew's Reliable Jewelry Store,
% Lisbon ST.. Lewiston. june1. div
A DELIVERY GROCERY WAGON
in good condition, nearly new, also
double seated carriage and a new mich
coW-a good one. Jos Grondin, Hallowell
Me, 15i Second st. may30dlws
FOUR PASSENGER BUICK, MOD
ell 10. 1910. Driven less than 5000 miles. In
good condition. New tires. Price very
low. Bradstreet Motor Co.. Hallowell,
Maine may21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

OVER so ACRES OF BEST LAND. A
good hay barn. so rods on electric car
line. Short miles above Fairfield vii
lage. Further information on inquiry e.
G. Lowe, Fairfield. Me feb2edtf
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REpAIkING DCPLRTMENT Az

ter June /. 1876, all repair jobs remaining
in my shop more than 50 days will be sold
to satisfy repair bill Jobs left on these
terms and at owners risk. q. z, Herrick,
Ill Water st. in3d6tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

HOUSE OF 10 ROOMS ON LINCOLN
street, in Hallowell. Used for two fam
flies. In good condition and a good trade.
Apply TO w. H. Perry. Hallowell, Me.
may1sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

KITCHEN GIRL AND EXPERT
eAced table girl. Apply y. l.. McCaus-
land Community Club, Gardiner.
iune5d2ts
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A MIDDLE AGED LADY WOULD

Ike position as housekeeper for a Wild
over or couple, wages four dollars
week, best of references. Address SO West
Front St. SkOMhegan. Maine. in3d2tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

SMALL FRUIT FARM IN HALO.
we'll; acres, with small house. Formerly
carried on by the late Richard Moran.
W. H. Perry, Hallowell. may12dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

RELIABLE MAN FOR STEADY
work selling roses. shrubs, trees. Weekly
pay Quick. Permanent. First National
Nurseries. Rochester. \. 7. june1d1w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
A COTTAGE AT CORROSSEECoN-

lee lake Within few minutes walk to cleo
trics. Rates must be reasonable Write
to IS Winthrop St, Augusta, Maine.
iune3d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

NEAT, CAPABLE GIRL OR WOMAN
for general houseWork in family of three
adults Apply to Mrs. 2. W. Morrill,, Tel.
3s-il, Augusta. iune5dlw
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
DEATH or REV. LEITCH.
WeM-Kn0wn Methodist Evangelist
Passes Away In Columbia.

Columbia, June 12.-The Rev. Thorn
as II. Leitch formerly superintendent
of the Oliver Gospel mission, died sud-
denly at a Columbia hospital last
night about 1890 o'clock
For 80 years Mr. Leitch has been
an evangelist Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church and in this capacity has
been throughout South Carolina and
in many sections Of the United States
from New York to Denver and in the
South
Mr.. Leitch, who became editor Of
The Way of Faith about year ago.
succeeding the Rev. James NJ Pike,
was born in London, England, in 1850.
He came to America at the age Of 8
years and up until three years ago
had spent large part OF his life in
Charleston. He there became a local
preacher in the Methodist church and
was not connected directly with the
conference.
Funeral arrangements have been
postponed until his sons reach Co
lumbia.
Mr.. Leitch is survived by his wife,
two daughters, Misses Jennie and
Maybellc Lcitch. all Of Columbia; a
son I. j. Lcitch in the United States
navy, and two sons in Charleston, w.
W. and B. NJ. Lcitch
I'll
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
PICNIC At GRAY COURT.
Baptist and Methodist Sunday School
Classes Have Jolly Time.

Hfay court, June l2.-Alrs. Donald
paiioh Oh INC BaptlSl sunday school
ana MISS n'a Shcll OF the Methodist
entertained me lttle folks OF their
SUNDAY School classes with a joint
pichic iast frldaN About ten O'Clock
III 'he morning me children i.'ei ;ncir
'c"cilcfS IN INC grove az me ola Dor
ron nome ana lhere they formed IN
me ana iharchcd 10 the spot where
'hcS N'o oe'idca TO serve 'hcn am
iio'' Hi'ei more ihah Il hllicS walk
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
HUGHES AND FAIRBANKS
ARE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES
PROGRESSlVES NAME
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Colonel Declines the Nomination Con-
ditiOnally. Leaves Decision in Hands
OF National Committee.

Chicago, June 10.-Thc Progressive
National Convention, after four days
tumult with only one purpose in view
today nominated Col. Roosevelt fol
President and a few hours later listen
cd without protest to message from
Oyster Bay that he would not accept
at this time. The convention adjourned
at 4:5S D. III.
Col. Rooscvelt's dcclination was con-
ditional and it was placed In the hands
of the Progressive national committee
to be held until such time as state
ments to be issued by Justice Hughes
the nominee Of the Republican party
shall satisfy the committee that it is
for the interest OF the country that he
be elected"
In the event the committee shall be
satisfied that aid should be given to
the Republican party Col. Rooscvclts
refusal to make campaign is to be
considered final. 1t will then be au-
thorizcd for the representatives of tho
Progressive party to say whether to
endorse the position taken by Mr..
Roosevelt or whether they will name
another man to fight for their party.
John Nj. Parker, Of Louisiana, was
nominated for Vice President, the Sc
lection being by acclamation.
Col. Roosevelt's running mate of four
years ago, Governor Hiram Johnson,
of California, refused to let his name
be placed before the Convention, be-
cause Of the information he had con
cerning the intentions of Col. Roose-
velt toward his nomination. Several
other names, and notably that Of Ray
mond Robins, who was both temporary
and permanent chairman Of the Con
vention, were offered, but not seconded.
Prior to reading the message from
Oyster Bay some minutes were con-
sumed in drawing from delegates and
party supporters the usual sinews of
war in the form Of voluntary financial
contributions.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
BUYS MARTIN PROPERTY.
Three store. Rooms Next TO Enterprise
Bank Bought b! Mr.. l.. T.. Burns.

Mr.. l.. +. Burns, Chief of the Red
iron Racket stores, has purchased
from Mr. +. w. Martin the block Of
stores next to the Enterprise National
Bank building. The block consists of
three store-rooms, one occupied by the
laurens Bakery, another by Whitencrs
barber shop and the third unoccupicd.
Mr.. Burns announces that he will be-
gin the ovcrhauling of these three
rooms at very early date, most
probably the first part Of July. The
building will be made into three
handsome store-rooms and will be
made thirty feet longer than they now
arc. He has not decided as to the
plans for the second story The front
of the entire building Will be changed
and modern plate glass and pressed
brick fronts will be installed. The
rooms vii be for rent after the com
plction of the overhauling. The sale
was made through b. NJ. Wolff.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
Cream Route Started.

Nh p. w. Moore, the county farm
dcmonstratOr, said Monday that he
route on which he has been working
for some time has been established
and the first trips made around the
circuit. The trips will be made tri-
weekly for the present The route
started with 67 COWS on the list with
II moro promised. The cream is ship
ped to the Spartanburg Creamery and
the butter sold in large cities. Mr..
Arthur Putnam Is collecting the cream.
The amount of cream being collected
Is on the steady increase.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
GUARD MAY
BE CALLED INTO SERVICE
In Order Issued by Governor Manning
Guardsmcn are Urged to Prepare
for Mexico

In Order Issued by Governor Manning
Guardsmcn are Urged to Prepare
for Mexico.
Columbia, June l2.-A strenuous cf-
fort Will be made to place the South
Carolina national guard on a wartime
footing. 1t is probable that the state
forces will be called for service in
Mexico at a very early date and this
state was urged in an address today by
Governor Manning to furnish its full
quota Of men.
Governor Richard I. Manning as
COMMUNICATIVE chief Of the South
Carolina national guard issued the fol-
lowing executive order this morning:
In view Of the probable call for the
mobilization of the national guard for
service in the near future ! deem ii of
the utmost Importance that the officers
and enlisted men in this state begin at
once and in earnest, active prepara-
tons for increasing the strength and
efficiency OF the several commands"
Il do not believe that the citizens
and soldiers of any state in the Union
are more loyal and patriotic than those
of South Carolina and should the call
come It is my desire that the organ
izations from this state make the best
showing by being the first TO notify the
president of our readiness and pre-
paredncSS both in men and efficiency to
respond to the call Of duty in defense
OF our national honor
Il desire this order read in the
presence Of each company and division
and that the men be impressed with
the urgent dcsirablity and necessity
FOR prompt patriotic and enthusiastic
action looking to increasing the
strength and efficiency Of the South
Carolina guard and naval militia"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
LAURENS WINS 0 TO :.
Defeated the Greenwood Mill Team
Last Saturday In Fast Game.

hhSO IodCuIuhy Ill ruSC UdiHes
In one Of the snappiest and fastest
Games Of tho season the Laurens Mil
team defeated the Greenwood Mil
team last Saturday afternoon by the
score Of nine to seven. Both ,oams
were In fine form and 1t was net un-
til the last minute Of play that fhe
winner was certain. The games this
season at the local park have been
day and the performance last Satur-
day and the performance last Satur-
day reached the high class stage The
leading lights in the Laurens- Grecn-
wood battle were the outfielders Nc
MILAN, Fuller and Gregory and the
battery, Frady and Sudders. For
Greenwood the man In the box and the
man behind the bat proved the stars.
Next Saturday the local team will
tackle the husky Enoree bunch at
Enoree. These two teams are pretty
we'll matched and another good bat
tie Is expected.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
Lecture at Gray Court.Owings.

An illustrated lecture or Europe"
will be given al the Gray Court Ow-
ings school building Friday night at
$50 o'clock by Miss viii Lou Gray.
Readings by Miss Rebecca Dial and
instrumental music by Miss Hattie
Gray will also be on the program. The
entertainment will be given under the
auspices Of the school Improvement
association. The public Is cordially
invited to attend. An admission fee
of 10 cents will be charged.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
ID. 4. DAVIS LAID TO REST.
Funeral Services Held WcdncSta, Ey.
cning at The LaurenS Ccmctcry.

Funeral services over the body Of D..
\. Davis, whose death was noted in
the last issue OF this paper, were held
at the l.aurcnS cemetery Wednesday
evening, attended by large number
or sorrowing friends and relatives. Tho
services were conducted by his form
cr pastor, Rev. w. +. Thayer, OF sum
ter and Rev. c. \. Baker, temporary
pastor OF the First Baptist church. of
which Mr.. Davis was member. The
HOral tributes were numerous and
beautiful. During the service an i'm
prcssvc musical program was render
cd by q choir composed OF many Of
those with whom the deceased had
been associated in the musical ,lifc
Of the city.
The active pail bearers were: l.. NJ.
Roper, f. NJ. Smith, S. p. Babb, w. p.
Thomason, S. NJ. Wilkes, j. A. Franks,
w. r. McCuen and e. p. Minter. The
honorary pail bearers were: G.. b.
Bobo, c. II. Roper, r. d. Lake. J.
Wells Todd, w. l.. Gray, w. II. Dial,
W. a. Watts, NJ. J. Owings, w. r.
Richcy. ST., J. S. Bennett, j. c. Ow-
ings, DR.. w. G. Irby, G. c. Albright,
}. \. Wright, c. u. Barkstlale, j. II.
Sullivan, II. *. Aiken, II. Y. Simpson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
BETHEA ANNOUNCES.
Lieutenant-GOyern0r Oiiers for Re.

Lieutenant-GOyernOr Oiiers for Re.
Election.
Columbia, June l2.-Urging an in
creased respect for constituted au-
thority, and stressing the necessity of
educating the children of the state,
Andrew ]. Bethea, of Columbia, lieu-
tenant governor, last night announced
his candidacy FOR reelection.
Mr.. Bethea said that he had been
urged by many to make the race for
governor, but that he feels compelled.
from sense Of duty to continue in
the Office that he now holds for the
next two years, II the people SO elect.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
Meeting OF ID. A.. II.

A called meeting Of the Henry Tau
rens chapter, d. A. r., will be held
at the residence of Mrs. Brooks Swy-
CERT at five o'clock this "Wednesday
afternoon. All the members are urged
to be present as business Of import
ance Is to be transacted.
Mrs. Brooks Swygert, Pres.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
FEELING RUNS HIGH.
McXicans Bitter Toward Americans in
NouIoniIHO

MnnZanilla.
San Diego, Cal, June 1l.--Amcri-
cans arriving here today from Man
camilla, Mexico, reported that condi-
tons in the Guadalajara district were
critical and declared Mexican au-
thoritics and others were fomcnting
anti-American feeling.
The lack Of purchasing power Of
the dc facto currency was given as
the cause of present conditions.
The United States collier Mars was
due to arrive here tonight with II
Americans from Sina aboard
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
ARMY OF DEMOCRATS
MOVING ON ST. LOUIS
''Pcncc, Prosperity and Preparedness
Slogan OF Invading Host. Leaders
OF Party to be Nominated.

st. Louis, Juno LITTLE forerun-
ners OF the .092 delegates who are
to nominate President Wilson and
vice President Marshall at the Demo-
cratic national convention this week
are moving into st. Louis with the
slogan Peace. Prosperity and Pre-
parcdness". The convention will hold
It's first session at noon Wednesday.
a contest over six seats from the
District of Columbia in the convcn-
ton Will be taken by the national
committee tomorrow. The committee
Will also decide contested seats on the
national committee from Texas and
the District Of Columbia. Thos. Love
is contcsting the seat of William Poin-
dexter Of Texas and four Democratic
clubs in Washington arc contcsting
the selection Of John T.. Costello as
committeeman.
Every delegate either is instructed
for or committed to the denomination
of President Wilson
y few votes arc expected to be cast
Tor some favoritc sons for The vice
presidential place, but party leaders
predict the other names will be with
drawn and that Vice President Mar
shall's denomination, like that Of
President Wilson, will be made By ac-
clamation
I'VE are here to ratfy the desire OF
the Democratic party said National
Chairman McCombs tonight. There
might be fight if VIC could hold the
convention in Europe. It's a certain
ty there will be no fight here. The
programme Is all arranged and there
should be no hitch"
Woman suffragists who led the fight
for suffrage plank in the Republican
platform are ready to wage a similar
campaign for suffrage plank in the
Democratic platform. Members on
the committee from the suffrage
States are expected 10 lend their aid
The leaders now here do not expect
any sustained fight for prohibition
plank.
Eyes on Bryan.
There were unconfrmed reports to-
night that William J. Bryan, though
not delegate, would find some way to
precipitate fight on the prepared
ness plank, but none Of his friends
were in position to say how he
might touch on the issue in convcn-
ton in which he is not a delegate.
Mr.. Bryan will only he able to ad-
dress the convention with the unani-
and he may not occupy scat on the
floor OF the convention unless both a
delegate and his alternate retire and
give him their proXy.-Thc State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
TWO CONFERENCES Of
THE EPWoRTH LEAGUE
State Conference Decides
to Follow Church
1916 SESSION
A PLEASANT ONE

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! carolina state Epworth League Con-
ference into two conferences 10 con
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
Roosevelt Nominated By
The Progressives
BUT HE DECLINES
THE NOMINATION
Within an Hour After Chairman Hard.
Ing had Advised Justice Hughes of
his Nomination, the Justice had Ac.
cepted. Resigns Justiceship,

Chicago, June 10.-The Republican
National Convention today nominated
Charles Evans Hughes, of New York
and Charles w. Fairbanks, of Indiana
as the candidates Of their party for
President and Vice President.
Almost at the same moment Theo-
dore Roosevelt was nominated by the
National Progressive Convention, and
later in the day John NJ. Parker of
Louisiana, was named as running
mate.
The Republican nomination rcuuircd d
a ballot, the third Of the convention
while the Progressive nomination was
made by acclamation.
Mr.. Roosevclt's provisional dcclina-
ton to accept the Progressive nomina-
ton is believed by the politically wise
to leave the door ajar, if not wide op-
en-, for eventual withdrawal of the
third ticket in the event Mr.. Hughes
position on what the Progressives feel
to be the vital issues of the campaign
meet their approval. To this extent, at
least, the leaders in both parties feel
that his efforts at harmony, even if not
directly fruitful Of result, may yet be
realized.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
Langston Church BOX.

The enrolment book of Langston
church club may be found at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Il. p. Poole.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14
ERROR IN ASSESSMENTS.
Schedule rs Printed last Week Con.
tninCd Several Errors.

In the schedule of assessments
printed last week, errors were made
in regard to the assessments for shcr-
If and county commissioners. The as
$50 and for county commissioner $500.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-06-14

realized
Washington, June 10.-Charles Ev-
ans Hughes resigned today from the
Supreme Court and accepted the Re-
publican nomination for President. In
telegram denouncing the Adminis-
tration's foreign policies and deelar-
ing for dominant, thoroughgoing
Americanism," he gave his decision to
Chairman Harding, Of the Republican
National Convention, and broke the
long silence which had kept the lead
ers Of his party in the dark as to his
attitude on what they termed the
great issues of the day.
Il have not desired the nomination"
the telegram began. 81 have wished
to remain on the bench But in this
critical period of our national history
| recognize that it is your right to
summon and that it is my paramount
duty to respond"
Within an hour after Chairman
Harding had notified him of his nomi-
nation Mr.. Hughes had accepted the
call. His resignation, scant two
line letter without superfluous word,
was on its way to the White House
from the Hughes home before the
nominee had dispatched the message
of acceptance President Wilson ac-
ccptcd' the resignation in q reply al
most as brief.
In legal circles Mr.. Hughes greatest
work has been regarded as the opin-
ions in the two-ccnt rate cases from
Minnesota and half dozen other
States. In his first year on the bench
he announced the decision holding un.
Constitutional an Alabama statute that
the court decided sanctioned a form
of pconagc.
He wrote the decision holding the
Oklahoma jim Grow law, applying to
interstate commerce, unconstitutional
and dissented from the Court in It's
action in annulling as unconstitutional
Kansas statute making 1t Grim
inal offence for an employer to re-
quirc an employee to agree not = to
join union. He also dissented in the
Leo NJ. Frank case, joining Justice
Holmes in holding that Frank had not
been accorded fair trial
Resignation Accepted.
The letter Of resignation OF Justice
Hughes contained one brief sentence.
1t said:
"June 10, 1916
ITO The President:
II hereby resign the office Of Asso-
ciate Justice Of the Supreme Court Of
the United States.
IL am, sir respectfully yours,
(SignedO Charles Il. Hughes"
The President sent this reply;
Dear Mr.. Justice Hughes:
II am in receipt OF your letter OF
resignation and feel constrained to
yield to your desire. l, therefore, ac-
cept your resignation as Justice of
the Supreme Court Of the United
States to take effect at once.
Sincerely yours.
Woodrow Wilson"