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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-21

Eggs-Pure Buff Orpington eggs, Is
for $l0O. Mrs. L. p. Poole, Laurcns,
K. f. ID. No. 2 32-4t
Eggs-From my prize winners Of
White Lcghorns and Barred Plymouth
Rocks at $1.2o per setting of 10; also
few White Lcghorn cockcrcls, March
hatch at $3.50 each Grover c. Roper,
Laurcns, S. c. Route 6 3l-5t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-21

IN order to find out who will pay
the taxes necessary to support the
proposed bond issue we have Sc
cured from the auditors Office the fol-
lowing figures:
Total assessed property in
Inc county $685., 4 lG
Assessed value OF rail
ROADS .$96G,362
Assessed value of cotton
mills $500, 900
Assessed value Of banks
$370,000
Assessed value of city and
town real esatc $l.023,675
Assessed value of city and
town personal property
testimated :. :. $3.50 900
Total assessed valuation of
railroads, cotton mills,
banks, city and town pro-
perry . $500. .O3I
Leaving total personal and
real property for rural
districts :. :. $685. ,379
Average assessed valuation Of
horses and mules in the coun-
Average assessed vtluation OF
cattle $40
Average assessed valuation of
horse-drawn vehicles :. :. 1900
AVERAGE assessed valuation Of
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-21
attending Head CuInD.

The following choppers" are among
those attending the Head Camp, w. o.
W. at Greenwood this week: G. \.
Power, Ernest Bramlctt, II. f. Thomp-
son. l.. +. Bishop, MaXcy Garrett, and
Rufus Carter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-21

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Its about limo to look ny vour roo
istration cgritiCoto ana no,l ,ov 70
coipt. If Won hovnn,t on, !, ,,u. ,no
ballot box Mil no, bn onnn IN vn,,
noxt Tuesd2v nnttnr b,vn !, hora,.
for ncyt Tucsday
ii a man will pay $40 for a shock
abSorbcr to put Oh his automobile. why
wouldn't it be economy for him TO pay
a tax OF less than 4 dollar on his ma
chine so ln Wont nncI . .bnlI, AZ
Sorbcr?
we request our friends at the vari-
GUS Notlhs precincts over the county
20 pelephohe us the returns from the
pond e!cctlon as soon as the vote is
'o'hteu we would like to be able to
"hno""ce ''e result IN the paper the
lo''o"ihs morning
- 'ol my" reason TOT coil-
'''''''9 ""'"' '''o S""' oi Soou roadS'
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-21
About as Quick,

The fellow who waits for something
to turn up will get 1t about as quick
rs the chap who sat down on Il stump
and waited for COW to back up and
he MIXED.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-21

CrcN Rugs wear we'll, and are low in
price. See our complete line. They
are different cOlOrS and all sizes.
S. NJ. & e. II. WILKES & CO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-21
S77S.2l

By including household effects and
iMcidcntalS, we will run this mans
tax returns up to $4,000. His total
yearly payment for good roads would
then not be over $3.50, not much
more than the tax on his dog if he has
one around
The Advertiser feels a little pre-
sumptous in laying this petty arith-
mctical problem before its readers,
but when we consider that so many
people never figure out these details
we do not think we are trying their
patience. 1t is really very small
amount that each property owner will
have TO pay TO get good roads and we
hope that the figures that We have
made out will be Of service TO them
II arriving al decision on the qucS-
ton. The question really ought not
10 be What will it cost to have good
roads" II should be. what will it
cost me further not to have good
roads,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-29
Must Secure Federal Licenses.

A Federal license is now required
in the United States for the legal
possession of explosives, any person
having explosives and not holding a
license therefor being subject to a
fine of $4,000 and imprisonment for
one year.
Only citizens OF the United States
and friendly countries may obtain
licenses. The purchaser o. dyna-
mite must state definitely what the
explosives is to be used for when OBJ
tanning his licen:e, and will be held
accountable for it's use as stated and
the return Of any that may be left.
With the strict enforcement of this
saw the Federal authorities hope to
prevent explosives falling into the
hands Of evillv disposed PERSONS, and
TO put a stop to all further dynamite
plots.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-29
GRAVE DUG FOR LIVE MAN.
False Telegram Announced Alleged
Death of T. W. Moore.

Relatives of burlington w. Moore
of Jacksonville, Fla, received a tel
egram here last Saturday announc'
inc the death of Mr.. Moore and ask
ing that money be sent to pay for
preparing and shipping his body to
Bennettsyille for burial. The money
was sent and preparations were
made here for the funeral. The grave
was dug in Oak Ridge cemetery and
it was announced at the churches OF
the city Sunday morning that the fun
eral would be at $3.50 Sunday after
noon. The body was expected to ar
rive on the noon train, and a crowd
of relatives and friends assembled
at the depot to meet it. The body
did not arrive and no explanation OF
the delay was received. Several peo-
pie who did not know that the body
had not arrived assembled at the
cemetery at $50 and waited about an
hour.
1t was generally thought that con-
nection had been missed somewhere,
or that there was some unavoidable
delay. The trains were met Sunday
night, but still the body did not ar
rive.
After the arrival of the last train
Jacksonville was called by long dis
tance telephone, and it was learned
that burlington w. Moore was alive
and we'll, and that the telegram an
nouncing his death was a pure fab
rication for the purpose Of securing
money.
Mr.. Moore's brother-in-law, Thad
Webster, left Monday night for Jack
sonville to investigate.-Pee Dee Ad-
vocate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-29
MASTERS SALE.

Pursuant to a decretal order of the
court of common pleas for Bamberg
county, in the case of Mrs. Florence
Rentz, ct al, plaintiffs, vs.. w. S. Pro-
veaux, ct al, defendants, I, the un-
dersigned, will sell at pubic auction,
to the highest bidder for cash, at the
court house door, Bamberg, S. c., on
the 3rd day of December, 1917, be-
tween the legal hours of sale on said
day, the following described land, to
wit:
All that certain tract or parcel of
land situate in the county Of Bam-
berg, said State of South Carolina,
containing seventy-three. acres G3)
more or less, being described as lot
e. on plat made by NJ. NJ. Proveaux,
surveyor, bearing date February 5th
to 9Th, 1899, which plat is on file
in the office of the clerk of court for
Bamberg county, and said land is
bounded as follows: On the north
by lands of H F. Kinsey, on the east
by lands now or formerly of William
Kinsey, on the south by lands now
or formerly of William h1nsey and
by lands now or formerly of ]. S.
Smoak; and on the west ny lands of
Mrs. Florence Rentz; said land be-
ing more particularly described on
said plat; PROVIDED, that the ff-
teen acres, described in deed execu-
ted by Malinda Proveaux, deceased,
to Charlie Smith, bearing date July
1st, 1916, recorded in the Office of the
clerk of court for Bamberg county,
in deed book M page 139, be ex-
cepted.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
]. J. BRABHAM, JR.,
Judge of Probate for Bamberg
County, Acting as Master for said
county.
November 12, 1917.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-29
TAKES VITONA AND
GAINS 35 POUNDS
Engineer Was in Badly Rundown
Condition. Had Spent 5000
For Other Medicines
Without Receiving
Any Benefit.

If everybody knew about the Won
derful good Vitona has done me, you
wouldn't be able to make it fast
enough to supply the demand" said
Mr.. F. S. Leak, a well-known hostler
engineer, who lives at 666 S. Pryor
St., Atlanta, Ca, in telling the vi
tona representative of the results he
had obtained from the preparation.
Il gained thirty-fve pounds by TAX
ing Vitona," he continued, land l
feel like brand new man.
II suffered with catarrh of the
head and stomach for years, and got
into a terrible rundown condition.
My head ached terribly and my nose
was so stopped up l couldn't hardly
breathe. l was also bothered with
Indigestion and had to be very care
full about what 1 ate. l couldn't
sleep good and got up every morning
feeling about half dead and hardly
able to make it to my work. I had
such terrible pains in my back at
times I. could hardly get on and off
nv engine. l seemed to be losing
weight and strength every day.
"I heard about Vitona and the
good it was doing people with troub-
les like mine and decided to give it
trial, and it is just wonderful how
it has helped me. 1t got right in
after every one of my troubles, and
now l am sound and we'll in every
way. | eat anything / want, every
thing agrees with me, and | have
gained thirty-fve pounds. l now
sleep fine every night and get up in
the morning feeling fresh and ready
for a big days work. I'm not ner-
vous any longer, my head and nose
are not stopped up; I don't have
headaches. In fact, l am in tip-top
shape in every way. Vitona put me
in good condition again after l paid
out over $4,000 for other medicines
that didn't help me one bit. | con-
slider Vitona in class by ITSELF
Vitona is sold by Mack's Drug
Store, Bamberg, S. c.; Peoples Phar-
macy, Denmark, S. c.; J. H. Roberts,
Ehrhardt, S. C.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-29
A Mercenary Admirer.

The engagement between wealthy
young society woman of Washington
and an impecunious business man OF a
nearby town came dangerously near
the ''breaking off, point not long ago
by reason of the unfortunate mistake
of a florist assistant, of whom the
young lover had ordered flowers for
his fancee on her birthday.
With a flutter of joyous antieipa-
tfon the society bud opened the box
and gazed with rapt admiration upon
the American Beauty roses which re-
posed within. Then, lovingly taking
them out, one by one, she came across
a card which she read first with as
tonishment and then with indigna-
ton. Upon the card was inscribed in
familiar writing:
'Roses. Do the best you can fol
$3.50"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-29
CAPTURE SUBMARINECREW
UNDERSEA VESSEL SENT TO
BOTTOM BY GERMANS.
Naval Craft Disable Hun Boat. Pre-
pairing to Tow it to Port When
Opened Cocks Sinks Prize.

washington, Nov. pa German
Submarine captured recently by two
American destroyers was sent to the
sottom by members of her crew
opening cocks below while their ship
mates stood on deck with hands rails
ed in signal Of surrender. All of the
crew were taken prisoners.
One of the Germans was drowned
while being transferred to Destroy
or and another died. The latter was
buried with military honors.
Secretary Daniel announced the
sapture and sinking Of the submarine
today in a formal statement which
made no mention of prisoners nor OF
the reason for the boat sinking. The
details leaked out at the department
later but the secretary would neither
confirm nor deny them, saying he had
issued the statement in agreement
with the British admiralty and could
not add to it.
There was a report in naval circles
that approximately 40 men including
FIVE officers, were taken off the sub
marine. If this were true, it was
pointed out, the vessel undoubtedly
was one of the largest of the cruiser
type known authentically to be oper-
ated by the Germans.
Story Leaks Out.
The action occurred in the war zone
several days ago and the submarine
went down while our destroyer was
attempting to tow her to port. Al
though the British policy is to pub
lish nothing in such cases, an agree
nent was reached between the navy
department and the British admiralty
to give out certain facts which Sec
retary Daniels announced today in a
brief statement. Officers Of both the
war and navy departments, however,
were too elated over the news to keep
it quiet. First the report spread that
some prisoners had been taken and
before the day was over the story of
just what happened was out.
Mr.. Daniels's statement said a de-
stroyer on patrol duty, sighting a
periscope at 400 yards, headed for it
and dropped a depth bomb; that the
submarine came to the surface soon
after and was fred upon by two de-
stroyers, a second having come up;
that the submarine apparently dam
aged, did not return the fi>e and
sank Immediately after one destroyer
lad taken her in tow.
Steering Gear Out.
1t is now known that the subma-
rine rose because her steering gear
vas put out of commission by the
explosion of the depth bomb. AS she
appeared above the water to meet
gun fire from the destroyers at close
range most of her crew clamored on
deck and raised their hands. Boats
But off from the destroyer to take
the prisoners on board and while this
was going on some members of the
crew were busy opening the sea cocks
below. When the prisoners were re-
moved and a tow line had been at
tached the captured craft, filling
through the open cocks went down.
Navy officers assumed that the Ger
man sailor who died was wounded
by shell fire, though it is understood
that Admiral Sims did not clear up
that point.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-29
MARKETING HOGS.

Beats burying them. Steve Hoover,
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, writes, Com
menced feeding my herd of about
100 hogs B. A. Thomas Hog Pow
der over two months ago. Fifty
were sick and off feed. Nearby
herds had cholera. l did not lose
one-they are we'll and growing
fast. &C. R. BRABHAM'S SONS,
Ranohorc g n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-29
Exercise.

My time," said the magnate, is
worth 500 a minute.
well, answered his friend casual
", lets go out this afternoon and
play $4,000 or $4,000 worth OF
golf"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
NATIONAL H0ME:

James Tracy, Of Portland, late CO. L.
lst Ne. Inf, and Cornelius Toomey of
oxford, late Co. II, - L. S. Inf, former
members Of this Home, have been re-
admitted.
Frank II. Hamlin of Brunswick, late
GO. |, Il, Me. Inf, and Andrew j.
Fogg of Exeter, late 1st Lieut.. Co. b,
S \. Il. Inf, were Tuesday admitted to
the Home.
The moving picture program for
Wednesday was The Great Divide"
with Miss Ethel Clayton and House
Peters in the stellar roles; and a com
edy, Mr.. Jack, the Hall-Room Hero"
David Bassett left Tuesday on a
furlough to visit relatives in New Mar
ket, Y. H.
The returns from furloughs Tuesday
were: John Kerrigan from Portland;
Harry A. Dow from Lynn. and Ernest
Waltham from Lowell.
Sewell L. Goodwin of Co. D, Charles
W. Colson of 60. X, Robert Price of
GO. q, and James Comerford Of co. Is,
have been admitted to the hospital
Henry w. Haslen and Michael Nc
arthy Of Go. 3, have been detailed on
extra duty in the hospital.
The following have been sent out
from the Hospital: Edward Burke to
co. NJ, and Michael Hosty TO Co. B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
Frederick N. White of Lynn, Mass.

Frederick H. White, veteran of the
Civil War and a member of Heath
Post, G. A. r.. Gardiner, and formerly
a resident of this city and at Randolph
as we'll, but later resident Of Ly mn,
Mass, for about 80 years, died at 6.45
o'clock Monday evening at the Sol
diers Home, Chelsea, Mass, as the
result of a shock which occurred about
three weeks ago. Since September last
Mr.. White had been in poor health and
just before Christmas was i'll enough
to be confined to his bed. He had been
an inmate at the Home for about three
years. He was born in Chelsea, Mass,
but had lived away from his birthplace
for the greater part Of his life.
Jan 18th, 1860 1T the recruiting sta
ton in Augusta, Maine, he enlisted in
the 18th Maine infantry and saw serv-
ice in the Civil War for a period of one
year when the war ceased. After be-
ing mustered out he remained in Gar
diner for some time. Later he went
10 Lynn where he was employed as a
shoe cutter.
Surviving him IS a wife, Mrs Minnie
+. White of - Ashton Terrace, Lynn,
and three sons, Frederick H., William
H.. and Walter E. White, the latter of
New York city; four sisters, Mrs.
Emma Smith Of Richmond, Maine,
Mrs. Nellie Tasker, Mrs. Florence Col
Inns and Miss Clara White all of Ran
dolph, and one brother, William II.
White a resident of Richmond, Maine.
Solemn requiem high mass for Com
rade White will be celebrated at St.
Joseph's Catholic church, Union
street, Lynn, Mass, at 9 o'clock,
Thursday morning. Rev. Father Ed
win j. Dolan will otiiciate as cele-
brant. Post ) Grand Army Of the Re
public, of Lynn, and a delegation rep
resentine the Soldiers Home in Chel-
sea Will attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
THE BUSINESS WOMAN
AND HER CLOTHES

Having had experience in my own
home, and noting in others also the
effect of small things upon time and
disposition, 1 have come 10 believe that
wise buying. and above all a provision
for the constant care of her clothes, is
essential to the business woman if she
would be successful.
Mary comes home fatigued from an
especially hard day at the office: her
eyes are aching from the close applica-
ton to black and white; she finds the
hooks are giving away on the one-piece
dress she wishes to wear tomorrow, the
collar is soiled, and she must mend her
gloves before another wearing She
signs and remembers that she can end
It all by saying yes to the Persistent
One-but alas her heart does not fully
respond. Her friend Jennie did that
and now longs to be back to her work
Mary has an inspiration. There is
sister who likes to mend and is mas
ter hand at renovating. She will deny
herself the new hat, trim the old one
over and give sister a stated sum to
keep her clothes in repair. Mary finds
other things she can ecopomize on and
thereafter the wheels of time roll more
easily and Mary is noted for her trim
appearance. If there is no sister to do
this. there are countless women who
would gladly come in for an hour oc-
casionally for this little service.
Mary provides for office-wear a tall
ored suit, and a one-piece dress to wear
with her long cloak in severe weather
often in the warmer fall days she wears
this dress with only her fur collar. She
buys the best material she can afford
when selecting her clothes. also a cut
that is stylish without being ultra.
She knows this selection will be in good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
kENNEBEC POMONA
ELECTS OFFICERS

Kennebec Pomona met Wednesday
with Gardiner lodge as hosts. The at
tendance was exceptionally large,
there being over eco present. The morn
ing session was devoted to the militia
ton Of Is candidates Who We're given
the fifth degree. At noon the seating
canacity of the dining room was taxed
several times and full justice done to
the fine dinner the sisters had pre-
pared The following are the officers
elected and then installed in a highly
ecient manner by p. r. Foster, worthy
steward Of Maine state Grange. assist
ed by Brother and Sister Leonard
Barber Master, c. /. Richardson Of
Belgrade; overseer, s. r. Merrill Of
West Gardiner; lecturer. j. Leslie
Hunt of Manchester; steward, c. =.
Washhurn Of Litchfeld; Asst. stew
ard. L. NJ. Clcaves of Manchester;
chaplain. Fred w Snow of Manches-
ter; treasurer, z. T. Clifford Of Win
throp; secretary, Frank S. Collins Of
West Gardiner; gatekecper. Ralph B.
Morrill, of Manchester; lady assistant
steward Mrs. L. NJ. Cleaves of Man
chester; Pomona. Ada +. Richardson
of Belgrade: Ceres, Lottic Merrill of
West Gardiner; Flora Mrs. J. L. Hunt
of Manchester; executive committee for
three years, Charles +. Fletcher of -Au-
guSta.
Below follows a list If the meeting
places for the current year:
February at Readfeld; March at
North Augusta; April with Capitol
Grange at Augusta; May at Mt Yer
non; June with Starting Grange at
Fayettc: August at Wayne; September
with Salmon Lake Grange at North
BELGRADE: October at Manchester: No
Nember at Monmouth; December at
Gardiner; January, 1918 with Cobbos-
seecontee Grange at West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11

taste for a second season, she also Sc
lects dark, serviceable colors for win
ter. Mary often longs to wear the
pretty things some of her friends do,
but she denies herself the new dress
for an occasional party and the theater
until we'll equipped for her work. She
has a rain-closk, good rubbers, and a
stout. plain umbrella.
Mary's waists for office-wear are
neat and suitable. Her skirts hang eV-
emily and do not sag at any. angle.
There are sensible Bingham ones, best
for most of the year if the material is
good; Of course in winter these should
be supplemented by the flannel or fan
nelette for warmth. These can be kept
clean, and are very economical. one
to be respected by her employers must
be Immediately clean in dress ana
person. and the knowledge that she. is
so keeps the temper even, and the serv-
ice willing.
Mary gives the full time she is paid
for and cheerfully. A soiled collar,
stringv hair, or button off. may seem
a small thing, yet such things have
cost more than one woman her posi-
ton.
Hats should never have plumcs on
for the daily wear, and not be over
trimmed, yet should be stylish. and be-
coming. One thing essential to comfort
is lightweight, well fitting corset,
loose enough for the deep breathing
one should hold to.
Mary does not wear silk stockings;
she believes at any price they are not
economical though she has one or two
pairs laid away for extra occasions.
Her shoes are of a good make. and
loose enough to be comfortable; and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11

she has given up the extra high heels
she once dotted on, being convinced
they injured her eyes. A woman being
great part of her time upon her feet
should never wear patent Leather
shoes. No matter how large these are
they will draw and fatigue the feet
Mary has plenty of plain linen hand
kerchiefs with a simple initial for iden-
tification. She never carries a soiled
one.
Fl seems 4 pity that one should feel
compelled to speak of the display Of
jewelry in this connection. and yet
what Of the many heavy bracelets. and
other things worn in department
stores, and other misfit places for
these? We feel sure the ones wearing
the baubles often do II because their
companions Go. also from the fact they
do not see from the viewpoint Of the
onlooker, and no doubt would be sur
prised could they hear the remarks
often made on the opposite side OF the
counters. D. Gardner in American
Woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
GARDINER REALTY co.
ELECTS OFFICERS

AT the annual meeting Of the Gardiner
Realty Co. the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Pres Rob
ert T. Hazard vice Pres, Loring c,
Ballard; Sec. and Treas, Will G. At
kins; directors. r. j, Hazard, L. c.
Ballard, T. y. Boston, F. W. Files f. L.
Russell, A. G. Chase, j. W. Robinson, A,
J. Burns, W. C. Atkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
GEORGE n. Nero

TIE death of George II. Nero oc-
Cured in the hospital here Monday
night. He was born in Fort Ann, n. Y,
July IS, 1S47. He enlisted in COB 9
y. Y. Cav, April 5, 1865 and was die
charged May Z, 1865. He again enlisted
in the Ordnance Department, Jan. 1,
1866, serving three years. He was adj
mitted to the Home from Shelburn,
VT, June %, 1915. A sister, Mrs. So
phronia Lavallee, Of Shelburn, VT,
SURVIVES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11

The Parent-Teacher Association has
been postponed for one week and the
January meeting will be held on Fri
day evening, Jan. 10, at the High
school building. The postponement
was made to give those who desire
chance to attend the Efficiency Con-
ference, which is to be held in Au-
guSta