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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
Cora Medlock, who has also been on q
visit In Atlanta since October.
Mise Pearl t. NJedJocl, /, ,,+,,, 30

Cora Medlock, who has also been on n
visit in Atlanta since October.
Miss Pearl e. AIedlock, a native of
this county and graduate of Wesley
Memorial Hospital of Atlanta, is now
with the base hospital at Camp Sewer,
Greenvlle. She has given her services
to the Red Cross work and expects to
nurse the boys wherever needed.
Miss Margaret Dial, who is attend
ing Sl.2ndcr college, is spending the
holidays.in the city with her parents.
DR., and Mrs. w. Fl. Dial. On account
or the shortage of coal, Lander's holi-
day season was heightened this year
by several weeks.
Prof r. T.Wison, of Gray Court
Owings school, was visitor in the
city Monday. Prof Wilson stated that
on account Of inability to secure coal
his school had temporarily closed
down, but that he hoped to be able to
open again early in January.
Rev. c. w. McElroy, of Appomat-
toN, Va, was the guest Of Rev. and
Mrs. S. III. Tcmpleman several days
last week. Rev. McElroy was col
lcge-matc Of Rev. Templeman at Rich
mond College and is now pastor of a
large and influential church at Apo
mattox.
MI. John A. Franks went up to
Spartanburg the latter part of last
week to visit his son, Henry, who is
in the quartcrmastcr's corps there and
to assure himself Of his comfort dur
ing the severe weather. He found that
the boys are not suffering from cold
more than other citizens, although the
quartcrmastcr'S work is done in q
large building which has no heating
facilities.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
Laurens Officers or.

Tho Laurens county contingent of
new officers, recently commissioned at
the various training camps, reported
Saturday to their different assignments
as follows: Capt. James ID. Crosby,
Lieut. w. G. Fowler, Lieut.. J. II. Pnin-
ny, Lieut.. Robert Paul Austin, Chicka-
mauga; Lieut.. Hugh p. Fuller, Lieut..
Thomas G. Bolt and Lieut.. Pierce But
Ter Irby, Camp Jackson; Lieut.. Rufus
70. Sadler Camp Greene.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
See our line of Electric Portablcs
priced from $3.50 up.
S. NJ. &c Il. II. Wilkes & Co.
Over Four Hundred Members Secured

"'S' Vui NlClIUCIS IStCuISNs
AS a result Of the recent Red Cross
membership drive, conducted under the
direction Of A C. Todd, temporary
president Of the proposed chapter, over
four hundred members were secured
and application for charter has been
made. AS soon as the charter Is re-
ccived and formal organization is per-
fectcd, further efforts will be made to
increase the membership in the city
and the forming Of auxiliary chapters
throughout the county A member
h... fee Of One Dollar Is asked in join
ing and anyone who has not been ap-
preached on the subject may become a
member by filing an application with
Mr.. Todd and by payment of the dues.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
SOCIETY,".
i. II !. !. i. \. \. !. !. !. eis !. j.

At the Service League headquarters
on Friday afternoon the ladies of the
Episcopal Church had sale Of fancy
goods. On Monday afternoon another
sale was held in the same place, this
time it was the members Of the Davies
Missionary society of the Methodist
church. These ladies had only Japan
csc novelties for sale. Both affairs
were a big success and quite large
sum of money was realized.
The members Of the Needle Craft
Club and several visitors, were de-
| lightfully entertained on Friday after
noon by Mrs. Frank Cainc. After
spending an hour with sewing, love
ly two-coursc menu was served by Mrs.
Cainc and her sister, Miss Carrie
| Fleming.
The members of the Wednesday Lit
erary Club gave rummagc sale on
Saturday in the vacant store-room
next to II. Terry. This sale lasted all
day, and most Of the goods, etc, con
tributed by the members were disposed
Of.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
Schools Close Early For Christmas.

On account Of the severe weather
and lack of fuel many schools in the
county closed last week earlier than is
usual for the Christmas holidays. The
scarcity Of both coal and wood is be-
ing kccnly felt all over the county,
coal being exhausted in many places
and wood difficult to get on account of
the difficulty Of cutting and haulin%
over the snow
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
Union Services Sunday Evening.

Union services will be held at the
First Methodist church Sunday even
ing. when the new pastor Of the
church, Rev. ]. Monroe Steadman, will
be extended welcome to the city.
Rev. Stcadman and family arrived in
the city last week and have already
received a cordial welcome by mem
bcrs of his congregations and other
citizens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19

poratc seal Of the said city hereto af-
fixed, this the Bird day of December in
the year Of our Lord one thousand,
nine hundred and seventeen and in
the one hundred and forty second year
o. the Sovereignty and independence
OF The United States of Amrica.
Attest: Mayor.
j. c. OWINGS.
G. W. KITCHEN.
City ClCrk
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
Member OF Co. ID Buried Saturday.

tMemDer OF 20. ID Burled saturday.
Private Tom Williams, 10 years Of
age, popular member Of Company d,
(Traynham Guards), died at the hos
pital at Camp Sewer Friday morning
after a prolonged illness OF pncumo-
mia following measles. His body was
brought down from Grcenyille Satur-
day morning and interment took place
at Chestnut Ridge church Saturday af-
ternoon, services being conducted by
Rev. J. r. Williams. Young Williams
was very popular soldier. both among
his officers and enlisted men, and his
death was source Of much sorrow
throughout the company. He was the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Williams,
OF the Chestnut Ridge community and
is survived by them and eight brothers
and sisters. This makes the third
death out of the ranks OF this COM
pany, ,Prvatcs Hickman and Gaultney
having died while the company was
cncampcd at Spartanburg.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
How to preYent Cronn.

In child that Is subject to attacks
of Group, the first indication of the
disease Is hoarseness. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as soon as the
child becomes hoarse and the attack
may be warded of and all danger and
anxiety avoided.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
Wise Words.

There Is so much good in the worst
OF us. so much bad in the best of U.s.
that a cooperation by some Of ua
Mould be big enough for the rest Of
as.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
Drives Out Malaria, Builds up svsten,

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic
GROVES TASTEIESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enriches the blood and bui up the sys.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
Tho ouInIne That Does Not Affect the Head

Because Of its tonic and laxative effect, L.AxA.
TIVE BROMO QUININIt Ia better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of II. w, GROVE. 3oc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19
"The Making OF the American FLAG,

"The Making Of the American Flag"
"rhe Making Of the American Flag"
will be given in the auditorium Of the
Trinity-Ridge school building on Fri
day night. Dec. 21st, beginning at 1880
o'clock. No admission will be charged
The public is cordially invited.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19

owing to Its Rarity.
Silence is frequently of unspcakablo
value.-Judgc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-12-19

Laurcns, S. c., Dec. 18th, 1917.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks-Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says DR.. Edwards, a Well-Known +
Ohio Physician

DR.. r. M. Edwards for II years
treated scores OF women for liver and
bowel ailments. During these years he
gave to his patients a prescription made
OF o few wcll-hmown vegetable ilgrcdi-
cnls mixed with olive oil, naming them
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, You will
know them By their olive color
These tablets are wonder-workcrs on
the liver and bowels, which cause Q nor-
NAL action, carrying off the waste and
poisonous matter in ones system
If you have a pale face, sallow look,
dull eyes, pimplcs, coated tongue head
aches, listlcss, no-good feeling All out
Of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one
Of DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
for q time and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women as well as men
take Or. Edwards Olive Tableis-the
successful substitute for calomcl-now
and then Just TO keep IN the pink Of con-
dlion. l0c and 25c per box. All DRUGGISTS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03

Lippman-Burkses Amy; Martha by
the Day; Martha and Cupid.
Lea-Sicily Ann; Chloe Malone.
Lincoln-Mary 'GusJa.
Mackenzie-Mr. and Mrs. Pierce.
McCutcheon-Light that Lies; From
the Housetops.
Norris-Heart of Rachael.
Parrish-Contraban
Parker-World For Sale.
Sawyer-This Way to Christmas.
Spearman-Nan of Music Mountain
Smith-Enoch Crane.
Rinehart-Fish.
TompkinsLSeel of the Righteous.
reingtou-Peurod and Sam-
Ward--Lady Connie.
Wells-Mr. Brilling Sees It Through;
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03
Approximate to the Occasion.

A corpulent tenor was about TO go
on in the oratorio Of "Elijah," when
his trousers gave way at the SCANS.
Numerous pins were brought into serv-
ice, and finally, well trussed up, he
went upon the stage and sang, "Ye
People, Rend Your Hearts, Rend
Your Hearts, and Not Your Car
ments."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03
Almnvn IN workIna order.

Mary talked so fast no one had mpcl
Of chance to say anything In her pres
ence. Her little neighbor had no on'
else to play with after school hours
but would not remain in her companl
long at time. After noticing that he'
boy returned so soon each time h'
went TO play with her, his mother IN
quired into 1t, and Walter replieu
ooh. she is always wound up SO"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03

Cobb-Local Color.
Cinderella Man.
Daviess-Daredevi
SINNERS Dress Suit.
Dodge-Bonnie May.
Deland-Rising Tide.
Donnell-Miss Theodosias Heart
strings.
Eaton-Bird House Man.
Grey-Border Legion.
Gould-Cap'n Kid.
Gray-Golden Lamp.
Hall-Clover and Blue Grass.
Harris-Circuit Riders Wife; Cir
cult Riders.
Hueston-Prudence Says So.
Johnston-Georgina of the Rain
bows.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03

Bill-Hope Loring.
Braun-Their City Christmas.
Barbour-Tom Dick and Harriet.
Daulton-From Sioux to Susan.
Observation-Disclosures Book of Christ
mas Stories.
-Tippity-Flippits
Fox-Adventures of Sonny Bear.
Faulkner-Ch Christmas Stories.
Gates-Nannette and the Baby Mon
key.
Holland-Boy Scouts of Birchbark
Island.
Lange-On the Trail of the Sioux.
Jackson-David Copperfield Retold
for Children.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03
CHICKASHA HAS


4 Chickasha is the largest cot =
! ton concentration point in the 4
j. state. +
+ Chickasha is on the main line +
+ of the Rock Island and Frisco :
+ the Oklahoma Central division +
! of the Santa Fe and three +
+ branch lines of the Rock Island +
+ center here.
Chckasha has an electric +
+ street railway system. +
+ Chlcl1asha is the home Of the +
+ Oklahoma College for Women :
+ Chickasha has a splendid +
+ System Of public schools. +
+ Chickasha has the only junior +
+ high school in the state. +
j Chickasha has more fine +
> church edifices than any other j.
4. city Of its size in the southwest. +
+ Chickasha has a Carnegie Ii i
+ brary. +
+ Chickasha has five banks +
+ with combined resources of i
+ s49l2, ,699OS. +
j. Chickasha has one Of the +
+ best water works and sewer +
i systems in Oklahoma. +
+ Chickasha has great cleo +
= trio light and power system. +
, Chickasha promises to be- +
!. come natural gas center +
+ Chickasha has one among +
/. the largest cotton congresses i
= in the South. i
+ Chickasha has two of the lar !
+ gest cotton seed oil mills in I
j. Oklahoma, the plants being J
i among the largest in the world. i
+ Chickasha has the only cot 1
i. ton oil refinery in the state. 1
j Chickasha has the largest I
+ flonring mills and elevators in !
1. the state.
: Chickasha has wholesale, 4
!. manufacturing and commission I
j. houses.
+ Chickasha has extensive rail- 4
+ road machine shops.
+ Chickasha is federal court I
i city.
+ Chickasha has a city mail de- I
j. livery and rural routes. 1
+ Chickasha has handsomely
+ paved streets.
i i Chickasha has many miles of
j. concrete sidewalks.
+ Chickasha las al abundance :
+ of good water.
j. Chickasha is a healthful city; :
j. death rate being the lowest in :
= the state.
= Chickasha's location in a cli-
+ mate that is as perfect as can :
j. be found anywhere-California :
+ not excepted-the winters be-
+ ing short and mild; the sum- :
i mers pleasant
i Chickasha holds out strong
= inducements to every legitimate
+ industrial enterprise.
+ Grady county is the natural !
j. home OF four great American :
+ crops-wheat, corn. cotton and :
j. alfalfa.
+ Grady county is the finest
= agricultural stock, fruit and
Il truck growing country on :
+ earth.
J. Grady county is particularly
j. favored in its climatic provi-
j. sions in that, as a rule, the far
) mer can plow the entire winter I
II Chickasha is the largest
-, stock feeding point in Oklaho-
ma, thus making great grain
md hay market, the largest :
- eding pens in the world being :
Nted here.
Nclasha is rated No. 4 by :
.aEe Underwriters bureau. :
= 90 : asha has a $4,000 fire !
Sck.
: has assessed valua-
: ban&o,o7e.oo.
+ craEo million dollar
!. on MN banks showed .
= rbicta lSyer s5,OOO,OOO .
J. eeposits oe&lb.
i November bowed total I
100000 on I
%++ 49,
CARNEGIE LiRRARM
Open to G and Z to 3. 81
ia s. Phone 1924.
New books received at the Il
BOsher-People Like That
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03

wANrED-CIean cotton rags at the
Daily Express office. Highest cash
price paid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-03
Our New Profit Sharing Plan
Makes You a Partner
in Our Business

adptsda Profit Plan
whu The wayne 0 hs is by
Cntnc edemahe r
Illustrated and describe 0 u b
w haven advanced m
ogveo o
is borne by i
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06

execution was placed in his hands and
20 do so by the Court he did not duty officer
right him he failed
duty But this the far the records show
that Mr. Lewis elected to the
Office Sheriff. year levied upon, and advertised in
Advocate for sos of the best citizens in knox
county He did this he had the to do and
records will bear out that this is true In December
advertised levied upon 46 of the citizens of Knox
county Quite difference between sos evies when he first
office and 146 in December 1916. The election was
dra wing close in December 1916
Now in regard Mr. Lewis that he had not paid
INV claims it is true that he has not paid til e ms
but h as ignored ii and would pay them when
he money and chance do Mr. Lewis knows that
poor and have capital to ahead with and
food stuff for the receive at all
from the county for but only receive county warrants
be misunderstood in this for know that when Mr.
did have the in his hands with which to he
could not do but Mr. Lewis has had the money in his hands
that paid with, but he has failed to do
have time and time again. been placed in hard
place.
am asking your vote Voter upon my record
your Jaer you will consider that will ask for nothing
more Investigate records make your minds from
same make you good, faithful and energetic
officer my open book for inspection and
Invite investigation Mr. Lewis would have believe that
lhe has not made any money his years Sheriff
needless for say, because all know that the Sherf
office the county bestow
cd the county will compare Mr. Lewis financial
will ob when he entered the Office and the tme
other hand hat he has not lost in the Office but the
Tbi. .4,.0n,ontf "a handsome thing out of it.
Mr. Lewis article in last We it because of
me- You people whom Mr. IN whcn ne attacked
Der his statement that he has LOT taxes remem
ty. "you OF your proper
If the people of Knox county will compare Mr..
INV rooord IN oHoo ord ,r;,I ,.o e.. A. - us and
the best officer during the last four years. will be satisfied
reelected to the Office of ale will continue in the futpre
as have in the past to make you faithful officer and will
always be during my term of office.
Advt. Your faithful servant
Frank J. Mitchell
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06
ALL WRONG
The Mistake Is Made BY Many
Barb0urviile Citizens.

Look for the cause of backache.
To be cured you must know
the cause.
If it's weak kidneys you must
set the kidneys working right.
A Barbourville resident tells
you how.
Mrs. Mayola Davis, N. Main
St., Barbourville. says: Il had
kidney complaint and suffered
awfully with my back. | could
hardly keep going and the action
from my kidneys was sluggish
and distressing. Different parts
of my body were swollen awfully.
Dark spots floated before my
eyes and my sight blurred. |
used different medicines, but
Doans's Kidney Pills, procured
from the Costellow Drug Co. did
me more good than anything else
| had taken. They rid me of the
pains and aches. the swellings
disappeared and my kidneys act
ed regularly. Ny general health
was improved also. SOC at all
dealers. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06
Coal Lands For Sa lie.

| have 100 acres Of coal land on
the C. & M. r. R., that / desire to
sell or lease. The coal is of good
4,~lity and easily reached; it is
~ ilo-'>s high with no slate or
partlngs. want to hear from
or see real live be-ipess men who
want a good proposlc.>n.
Call on or address,
John Marion.
jun 20 4t. Girdler, KY.
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06
WncioW Glass.

Window glass is blown IN the shape
Of long cylinders, which are cut open
along one side and then placed on a
stone In n bot furnace, where they
gradually collapse and fiatten out into
a big sheet Of glass Often the glass
breaks during this process or even ex-
plodes, forming thousands Of pieces,
which shoot I'm oil directions.
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06

r., ~ EMS md VOTERS or KNOX COUNTY:-
II Knox county Know, without my saying so in
- hat candidate for Jailer of this
klch candidate started out and have endeav-
II Fin expect to continue to run a clean
g. 49, it upon my merits, qualifications and my
YEer. 1t is my belief that every should
lpfice in this way, and abstain from singing mud
win, race by talking about his opponent.
from Mr. Lewis articles in this paper that start
mudsngng business, and attempting make this race
the voters of Knox county for HIM because he
levied the citizens property in Knox county, levied
stock, farm,&c. Now it to that that is poor
to put before the people of Knox county influence
Syote for him n'ths race running for office
tell the peopeths he has failed to do his legal duty
ana by reason thereof, asks the voters for
IF Mr. Lewis did not levy the peoples property when
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06

Special Offer For
Saturday, July 18th.
10 the first 100 customers who trade
$500 or more, in cash, on Saturday, July
18th, we will give, ABSOLUTELY FREE,
Genuine Aluminium salt and pepper
shaker SET
COME EARLY Only 100 Sets Given AWAY
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-13
E. 7. MILLER UFFERS
To SERVE CITIZENS
Purchasing Agent Of Arkansas Short
Leaf Lumber Company Announces
for Alderman.

E. T. Miller yesterday formally an
nounced his candidacy for the nomi-
nation by the Democrats Of Pine Bluff,
for alderman from the Third ward of
the city, in the forthcoming primary
elections.
Mr.. Miller is one Of the best known
residents of this city and is as wide
ly known, almost, in the surrounding
country, because of his business ac-
tivities. Mr.. Miller has been a resi-
dent of Pine Bluff for the past "A
years, during which time he has won
high place in the esteem of all who
have come to know him. During the
first year of his residence here, he
was connected with the general
stores department of the Cotton Belt,
and for the following 13 years he has
Ieen purchasing agent and train mas
ter for the Arkansas Short Leaf
Lumber company, the duties of which
position he still is carrying out in
eminently capable manner
Mr.. Miller is by training capable
business man, a progressive in every
thing that pertains to the growth,
welfare and advancement of the city,
and his friends are firmly of the opin-
ion that his election to the city coun-
Gil will mean that the city will have
the benefit of his abilities, in carrying
On its affairs. at this importan period
in its history.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-13
", G. M'BRYDE Becomes
COUNCIL CANDIDATE
Popular Young Business Man An
nounces Candidacy for Alderman
From TIE Second Ward.

w. G. McBrysle, one of the best
known residents Of Fine Bluff, and
Cne of the city's progressive young
business men. yesterday formally an
nounced his candidacy for the Demo
cratic nomination for alderman from
the Second ward
Friends of Mr.. Mcbride have been
urging upon him for a week or more,
that he allow his name to be placed
on the. ballot in the forthcoming pri
mary election, but not until yester-
day was he prevailed UPON to give his
consent. In acdsiing to the urgings
of his friends. NJ. McBryde made the
statement that he will not be able to
make close canvass OF the voters in
the campaign but that if he is hon
ored with the nomination and the
election, he will serve the city's
interests to the best of his ability.
Mr.. McBryde is one of the most
popular men in Pine Bluff. Secretary
of the Eagles for number of years,
and also treasurer and member of the
hoard of trustees of ire chamber of
Commerce, both of which offices he is
now filling most acceptably, he has al
ways been. energeticaliy progressive,
and has taken active part in many
movements tending to tie welfare and
advancement of the city. His friends
believe he has the qualities SO desir.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
All advance notices furnished by
Theatres.
BEST THEATRE.

Today--Dainty, magnetic Marguer-
ite Clark, the idol of millions of pho
to play fans, in return date of the
Famous Players Film company's
screen adaptation of Mark Twain's
fanciful romance. "The Prince and
the Pauper," the first work Of Ameri
cas- greatest humorist TO be presented
TO the motion picture public, which is
the Paramount feature attraction at
the Best theatre today. 1t is the sort
OF story that all will delight in and
the photo production is one that can
we'll be called part of a liberal edu-
cation, since it introduces to the mo-
ton picture public the work Of one
of the nations greatest men of let
tiers.
For those who would refresh their
memories--the story relates how a
little beggar chap of the streets OF
London in the time of Henry VIII,
meets the young heir apparent, a
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-13

chap his own age. Each envies the
life of the other, and they decide to
change costumes. AS a result, the
beggar lad is mistaken for the prince
and treated with royal consideration
by all he meets, including the king
himself. The real prince, in the rags
of the pauper, falls in the hands of
the thieving father of his protege and
is about to be beaten when he is res
cued by Miles Hendon, whom he
knights in gratitude. much to the
amusement of that gentleman. Many
adventures befall the luckless prince
before he is finally restored to his
throne just as the beggar who has
assumed his clothes is about to be
crowned. But neither boy has en-
joyed his experiences and each is de-
lighted to return to his former and
natural mode of existence.