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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-08-29
EDEN MEMS.

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Eden, Aug. 27.-That immcmorial in
stitution tic Wham Lawn picnic was
held Friday. August 2i. A large crowd
was present, who paid strict attention
TO the patriotic addresses Of Congress-
man Sam. j. Nichols, Col. Alvin Dean
and DR.. IL. b. Stewart.
Mr.. Fred Armstrong who has been
teaching in Louisiana for the past year
is expected home this week.
Mr. NJ. w. Gray and family motored
to Grccnvllc one day last week and
visited their son, Booth who is a mem
bcr Of the Traynham Guards. They
were accompanied home by Mrs. John
Mahon.
Miss .Jcnovcc Babb spent the week
end in Grccnpond visiting friends and
relatives.
Miss Edna owens was the charming
guest of Miss Mcrlcc Ilodcr last week
Mr.. i. W. Martin who has been
working al the cantonmcnt in Green
willie. returned home Tuesday.
Miss Clara Campbell Of Dials on
tcrtaincd quite q number Of her
friends and relatives Tuesday with =
lawn party in honor OF Miss Ethel
curry OF Grc2nvllc and Nh Raymond
Abcrcrombic of llonca Path The oc-
casion was greatly enjoyed by all that
Iwcrc present.
Roy. Earl Babb and family visited
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-08-29
Wonderful Stuff!
Lift Out Your Corns
Apply Il few drops then lit cornS or
ciGluseS on with fingers no pain.


No humbuG. Any corn, whether
hard, soft or between the toes, will
loosen right up and lift out, without
particle OF pain or soreness.
This drug is called frcezonc and is
compound OF ether discovered by 4
Cincinnati man.
Ask at any drugstore for II small
bottle ot frccHonc, &hicll will cost but
a triilc. but is sufficient to rid ones
feet OF every corn or calluS.
Put 4 few drops directly upon any
tender, aching ocln or caiiuS. Instant
~ the soreness disappears and short.
~ the corn or calluS will loosen and
can be lifted OF S%ith the fingers
rhis drug trrczonc doesn't eat out
the cCrns or calluScS but ShriNcls them
without even irritating ;hc surround
inH SKIN.
ms Think No pain at all; no sore
moss or smartinS WHOM applying it or
afterwards II yom driGgiSi don't nave
frcc20nc have him order it for YOU.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-08-29
Chrnnir Cnn.linntinn-

II is by no means an easy matter to
cure This disease, but it can be done
in most instances by taking Chamber.
lain's Tablets and complying with ihc
plain printed direct; Us that accoa-
pany each package
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-08-29

To ai'i'lNc this week. the largest line
OF Rugs cv"r brought TO the state. Our
prices Will save you money.
S. NJ e. r. H. WILKES e co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-08-29
MARINE NEWS.

this community are busy gathering in
The harvest.
Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Martin and Mrs.
Mary Tcmplcton, all Of l.aurens visit
cd Mrs. L. ii. Burton last Thursday.
Miss Connie Mae Craddocli has re-
turned from Woodruff.
Misses Blanche and Dena Nelson
and Blanche Sanders visited at the
Burton home last Wednesday after
noon as the guest of Mrs. Annie Chap
man.
Miss jamie Caldwell has returned
home after Il pleasant visit with rcla-
tives at Friendship.
Mr.. Rex Patterson Of Atlanta, Ga,
visited his parents, MIR. and Mrs. w.
l.. Reid last week.
MIR. Earl Baldwin was in our com
munity Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Annie Chapman spent last
Thursday with Mrs. Luther Ball OF
the Warrior Creek section.
Mi Ford Garrett has returned from
Grccnville
Miss Dcna Nelson and Mr.. Amar
Burton attended The haptzing at
Chcstnu Ridgc Sunday afternoon,
lh. Arthur raylor OF Clinton is
SPENDING a while With hi, uncio, Mr..
". L. Caldwcll
little Miss Maiw Wade Of Laurcns
yisited her aunt Mrs. W | Sanders
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
ALAMO To BUILD
ROAD TOEL PASO
100000 Bond Issue Planned
With Good Roads All Over
Otero County.

Aiamogordo. " NJ. March 3.-That
the whole Of Otero county Is for good
roads. and further. that great effort is
going to be put forth to secure the
same was demonstrated by the en-
thusIasm shown IN the county road
convention just held in AlamogOrdO-
There were present three delegates
from each OF the 16 precincts in the
county. together with a great many
other good road boosters. including
judge Adrian Pool. Of FL Paso.
The afternoon session was held in
the pavilion with DR.. J. P Gilbert pre-
siding. The various precincts were
called on in their numerical order and
the delegates requested to enumerate
the roads which they were most vitality
Interested in as portion Of the gen
eral county road system The result
was the mapping out OF road system
which would connect OterO county with
FL PasO on the south and Roswell on
the north. and open the mountain dis
trict Up TO automobile tourists.
The proposed road from the south
would run from Newman along the west
side OF the f p & S. w tracks 10
Orogrande Valmont and AlamogOrdO.
Judge Adrian Pool. Of FL PasO. ad-
dressed both the afternoon and eve
ming meetings. He pleaded for good
roads. suggested methods OF procedure
to secure them and told OF the great
benefits to be accrued as a result OF
them. IF you win connect Alamo
gOrdo and your mountain district with
FL Paso." stated the judge. our people
Will pay for your rOads-they will pay
off your bond issue in five years by
the trade they will bring you during
the summer months. and you will have
the roads and the use 4 them free"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
TRAIN CONTROL APPLIANCE
co. MAY BUILD FACTORY HERE

The first meeting OF directors of the
Train Control Appliance company. an
Fl Paso corporation. held IN the Ramo-
ma hotel on North Stanton street. Sat
urday morning. heard reports Of presi-
dent NJ B. Bulla on the progress the
company has had in having its appii-
ance tested by railroads. The directors
present were. besides Mr.. Bulla. H. s.
Campbell G. ". Roberts and G. Mover.
The company is preparing. Mr. BuIIa
said, TO manufactre its automatic de-
vice to instantly stop trains in danger
of collision. and is considering the
erection OF factory here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
ARMY OFFICER MAKES FAST
RUN FROM ARTESIA TO Ell PASO

First Lieut. Frank Newkirb. OF the
New Mexico national guard. returned
from Artesia TO FL PasO Friday in nine
hours and five minutes, covering q
distance OF $50 miles. Lieut. New
kirk made a hurried trip TO his home
to see a new baby daughter, who ar
rived during the week-the second in
the family-and, a. the truck camp IL
20 be moved today from Grant avenue
10 Fort Bliss. he had 20 hurry back
He made the trip oy way OF Hueco
Natural Park and says the only bad
road he found was in Crow flat. The
rest OF the going was good. He trav-
eled by the Locke-Rinehart road log
The road needs a few mOEe signs, he
says. but otherwise. It IS good
Lieut.. Newkirk commands a company
OF trucks. The company was formerly
in service between Columbus, y. NJ.
and Gen. Pershing's troops IN Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
COWBOYS COMING
FOR BIC CONTEST
"Tex" Austin Says He viii
Have a Big Aggregation
Here Next Week.

Tipr Zip, Hurrahi Every train ar
irving brings more or the Yip-Yip boys
for the Rio Grande Frontier Days con-
test They are coming from Wyoming.
from Colorado, from Oregon and all
ether states where broncho riding and
kindred sports are a favorite pastime
and by Wednesday morning Tex Aus
TN, manager OF the big show which
s being staged at Rio Grande PARK,
says he will have gathered abott him
the worlds greatest gathering OF cow
boys. cowgirls, fancy and expert ropers
and horsemen and horsewOmen who
will compete for the big prizes and
the worlds champion in every line
OF frontier sports and dangerous west
ern pastimes wiz be present 10 defend
their titles.
Ed Lindsey the new worlds cham
pIOn all around cowboy" will be pres
ent and will compete IN riding ropinB
and steer bulldogging.
"Booger Red. jr." whose lack OF good
looks. with his ability TO ride the most
vicious bronx. has made him famous
is already in the city, and, as 'Booger'
Leonard Stroud, worlds champion
fancy rider arrived this morning from
the Pawnee Bill ranch In Oklahoma
As fancy rider Stroud is said 10 be
revelation. Picture a man putting his
steed at fun speed and then going
down on one side OF the horse. COM
pletely under his weathers and be-
tween his legs without ever touching
the ground This IS said to De one OF
the easiest things Stroud does
over loo cowboys and cOWgiris viii
participate in the event. which is b. ia
not as a wild west show but a real
contest. where the winner gets the
money and the loser has nothing to
console him but the knowledge that he
tried and lost"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
bush FOR j. 6.
CITIZEN PAPERS
February Big Month Here;
Germans and Austrians
From Mexico Apply.

An unprecedented number OF appl-
cations for naturalization have been
made during the past month at the
United States commissioners office in
FL Paso. Since February l, two petit
lions for naturalization and Il declara-
lions Of intention OF becoming Ameri-
can citizens have been filed
This number exceeds the record OF
any former month in the history Of
the FL Paso office Of the federal court.
The usual monthly average has been
from two 10 four applications
Refugees From Mexico Apply.
Two applications for naturalization
were filed by natives OF Austria Hun
gary. They are Mihaly Misik and
Frederick l. r&empen, both former resi-
dents of Mexico.
Seven former German residents OF
Mexico filed their applications Tor tlrst
papers. Among this number are julius
Sternau, a hotel man OF TOrreon; julius
Enrich and Frederick Hess, who are
connected with mining properties IN
northern Mexico.
The other applicants for first papers
were made by Scotchmen, Canadians,
English and one Mexican
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
NExICAN BRIDGE BURNED.

! large bridge on the Mexican Cen
traI railroad between Torreon ana
Zscatecas has been burned by Nilllstas'
according TO advices reaching govern
ment agents here. saturday Ine De
fraffic on the Zacatecas division or the
railroad for several weeks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03

A dollar saved by buying goods pro-
duced elise where is a dollar thrown Al
your neighbours birds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
CAMP COTTON IS
TOBE ABANDONED
Troops to Be Moved to Camp
> Owen Bierne Near Fort
Bliss Shortly.

Camp Cotton viii be abandoned as
soon as the national guard regiments
are moved away from Ell Paso and the
four regiments now in camp there
the Sixth, 18th. 18th and 23d Infantry
regiments-wiu be moved to the vi
entity O. Fort Bliss.
The 18th infantry Will be the first TO
move. It viii take station in camp
owen Bierne when the troops leave
there and the 2Sd infantry VIII be sent
70 the same location. il is understood
a short time Iaeer. The Sixth and 18th
have better camps than the other two
and will not move until later
Tt is the plan to house all the regi-
uents in cantOnments-fra barracks
and ouarters-as soon as such build
fnEs can be constructed
It Is said that the environments VIII
have sewer connections with the Fort
Bliss sewer system
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
E PiSOANS IN
I. P. COLLISION
Engineer Acocks Hurt, Fire
man Sullivan Jumps, in
Accident Near Van Horn.

IN a freight train collision on the
Texas & Pacific which occurred near
Van Horn late Friday night, engineer
J. .. Acocks, zoos Magoffin avenue.
FL Paso, was injured. Andrew Sulli-
van, Olive street, FL Paso. was the
Is reported to have jumped when the
collision occurred. Engineer Bradley
OF Big Springs. Texas, was on the other
locomotive
only 4 brief report Of the accident
was received at the superintendent
office Of the Texas and Pacific in FL
Paso and late Saturday It was not
known how seriously engineer Acocks
was Injured
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03

For quick resul5s-Use Herald Want
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
TOO MUCH ROBBED, MEXICANS
AT CALICO LEAVE HOMES

Practically the entire population of
CALICO. a small station on the Mexi-
can Central between Juarez ana Chl-
buabna civ reached Juarez Friday af
ternoon, deserving their homes because
of FREQUENT raids by Nillistas- The ar
rivals said all supplies, livestock and
articles of any value which they nave
possessed have been taken oy ths
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
TRUCK CAMPS ON GRANT
AVENUE MOVED TO POST

The two army truck camps in Cotton
EDITION on Grant avenue are being
moved today TO Fort Bliss. The ground
on which one Of the camps has been
located has been sold and the purchas-
er wanted possession at once, so the
trucks were moved out col George
White. 18th cavalry. IS commander OF
the truck trains. He is to en-
terrain the officers Of the trains at
party at his home or Bliss street Non
day night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-03
DRILLING SIX HOURS DAILY.

Six hours or drilling daily for all
regular troops stationed in the Fl Paso
military district has been ordered by
Brig Gen. George Bell. jr-, commander.
The troops have already begun their
6rflI work, which will last for several
weeks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
RED CROSS ORGANIZES
PETERSBURG CHAPTER
Large Number of Citizens ut Meeting
When Several Hundred Members
Are Enrolled.


Especial To The Times Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG. VA. April 24.-At u
largely attended meeting Of citizens
men and wouien--last might at the Y.
NJ. {. y. the Petersburg Chapter or In"
Red Cross was organized. with an en-
rollmcnt Of several hundred members.
The address of the evening was de-
livcred by !. w. Magrudcr. of the Red
Cross. with hcadquu in Wash
iuSion. in which lie told of the growth
and scope Of III" work of the RcJ
Cross. especially since the beginning Of
tn" present war.
Mayor Robert Gillian read the re-
port Of the nominating committee
recommending officers and committees
OF the chapter. and they were unnni-
mously elected. The officers are {:
chairman, Hatcher :. Seward: vice
chairmen. Mayor Robert Gillian. DR.
W. T.. Drewry, Benjamin r. Jones and
William Il. Mcllwane: secretary. Wal
lace -. Blanks. treasurer. John w.
Long
Twelve general committees each as
signed Ia different field Of work. were
appointed, ana II board of directors and
an advisory board were elected. In
point Of membership the committees
and boards are about equally divided
between men and women.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Prince George and surry Delegate.

meeting Of Democrats of the Coun-
ties OF Prince George and Surry was
held in tho rooms Of the Chamber Of
Commerce to-day for The purpose Of
discussing the question Of a candidate
10 represent the two counties in tho
next House OF Delegates. j. o. FAT
son. OF Disputan'a. presided. There
was a free expression OF opinion re-
pardiuc candidates. but no one was in
dorscd. The names mentioned III con
meet ON with the nominatio were
former Senator y. r.. Hobbs and Leroy
Hodges, OF Prince George and Editor
T.. =. prcttyman. Of the iiopcwcil En-
tcrpriS..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

is noted for her musical attachments
aud beauty. MAS III. widow of Thomas
W. Si"ck. a former widely known Fred
"riCk County fruit grower. whose cS
tate she has mauaGcd with ability aud
success since his death She is The
daughter OF W. y. EnSmiuE"r. editor
and publisher nf tn" Manheim Pa.
Sentinel and .NdrcrtjS"r.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

s5.ooc.ooo was sought orig inally. has
passed s7.500.0oo, Bishop William Law
renee announced last night At u dinner
given him by the Episcopalian club.
The exact use to which the overflow
viii he placed is uncertain. because the
Insurance department of tn" state of
New York must pass upon the pro-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

Conferences were held yesterday af-
tcrnoon and last night between - spc-
cial committee Of the city Council and
representatives OF the Wholesale and
Retail Merchants Associations OH the
matter of the merchants license tax
FOR til" ensuing year There was dis
agreement on the subject between tho
TWO branches OF the Council. and il
WAS referred to 81 conference commit
toe. Al the meetings tho wholesale
MOI chants were represented by Attor-
n.v :. ". thinner. ANA the retailers
by Attorney X. T. Wilson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 1917

who recently left on concer, tour
through the West and Sou,hwes, with
party Of former students Of Hood
college. Frederick. Md. Was married
on April II To II. Clay be Grange. in
Kansas city. Mo. according; to an
hounccn"nt cards received here yes
tcrday. the ceremony being performed
Ia Hotel MuShlcbach. The bride. who
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

vision In time. Bishop Lawrencesto,a
the club. the overflow would 20 10.
aG-sd or disabled clergy. or to tn.
widows and orphans Of clergymen. and
probably would be used toward bring
ing them into the fun benefits OF the
system soon than would otherwise have
been possible. 50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Virginia Navigation Company

The Navy Department having agreed
TO return. after request state Corpo-
lfONTAS which has been under lease
to tho Ipcpar, nicnt. the regular service
hcrctofor" performed by this steamer
on James IiVcr Will he resumed. the
steamer leaving Norfolk on her first
trip Thursday morning. April IS. and
leaving Richmond Friday morning.
April -. the steamer stopping at inter-
mediate points as usual
VIRGINIA NANICiATION co
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
tOlIi,S-NIurSt,.

ISrecial 10 The Times Dispatchl
GoRDoNSNIILE. VA. April "a
MISS NirSie Marsh. daughter OF Mrs
W. +. Hughes. Of this place and Will
liam Collins, Of Norfolk. were married
on Thursday in Louisa. The only at
icnd;int was Miss Jennie Melton Mr.
collins * in the United States Navy
Mmd Left ON Monday for Nnrfnlh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
FUND PASSES s7,5oo,ooo
Episcopal Inn., Seeking Originally Ia
Raise s5.OOU.nO0. go wny
Above That sum.

BOSTON. April 2i--Thc reserve fund
OF the Episcopal Church. OF which
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

Especial to The Times Dispatch
WINCH ESTER. VA. April 2s.-Mrs.
.lcmmic EmsminEcr Stock. Of Winchcstcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
TELLS OF WORK.
OF MARINE CORES

br 1homrSon was preceded 10y Scr
Ecant w. w Sihcrt. OF the Marine
corps, VINO gaze am Interesting: account
81 ihc history OF the Marine CorD..
which spranS into existence as early "a
""u Is Z. After detailing the part they
played In various ancient wars h.. told
Of the creation OF Tn. organization in
the hEh,inS forces OF The United States
by the first Continental Congress and
their participation in every trouble i'm
which the country has been cmbroilcd
since that time.
III you want to join some branch of
the lighting forces OF the United States
and want TO be assured OF active par
u'ipation get into the Marine Corps
said Sergeant Sibcrt, for believe |
may say with certainty that II rresi-
dent Wilson and the present Congress
decide 10 send troops abroad the
United states Marines will u. the hrs I
to land on European shores"
The meeting last night Was held on
Twcnty-hfth Street. just OF Broad
street. Or w. II. Parker. who with
Joseph !. stewart. had charge al the
ARRANGEMENTS for the Navy League. in
troduccd IN" speakers. and in the
course of the meeting. a three piece
orchestra rendered patriotic airs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
CONFLICT IS GREAT
IENEI.LEN or WEALTH

The rich man does not want war
conflict is the great lcVcllcr It js
wealth which must sustain the great
hiait OF men which arc needed To make
warfare success. Whcr. are those
HI.oneO00Vuo Of The war loan coming
from thu; tho Golfers Of the ricn? If
D, were not for wealth neither the
United states. nor England. nor Franc.
nor Russia could fight"
Dr. Thompson went on 10 point out
III" fallacy Of tho theory that the war
VII do much towards the enrichment
OF individuals by calling TO attention
ment in regulating tho prices OF meat.
fuel and food products
The time is coming when tho GOV
crnment VIII regulate all great in
dustries declared The sneaker
whore does the rich man get the
henon, in q process which makes every
man stand equal: In Western uni
N"rsities where unlimited wealth is
represented among the student body
ihcr" are ha!f-miliion Young men in
raining Tor ;he conflict In the Uni
N"rsity of Nire mia. l.i"N out Of - total
81 LOO students arc training. in the
Eastern institutions there have been
established training camps
In this conflict for the freedom OF
the human race. there are no distiuc-
lions. ] long for the time when the
army ana navy with their guns viii
ram That IL" down the throats of tho
hhrbarians who originated IL III Ger
81 the success OF her und.rsna as
sassins. and this lying propaganda
which has apparently arrested patriot
ism y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
RICH MANS WAR; POOR
MANS FIGHT" DENOUNCED
i'cv. w. A. Thompson Brands II as
Part OF Definite Propaganda to
Check Recruiting.
CALLS FOR MEN no MAN SHIPS
Rally Is Held in Invent Fifth Street.
Near BrOad, Under Auspices of
Navy I.eaguc-Wiil Hold Meeting
"n Broad Street Tonight.

y stirring charge 10 the youths
standing before him to join the navy
aud man the ships lying idle for want
81 crews was last night made by Rev.
w II. Thompson. -. -. pastor Of Park
l'lace Mcthodist Church. who addressed
meeting held under the auspices OF
we Navy League on Church Hill Dr.
thompson was the second speaker Of
'hc evening. and at the conclusion of
ms remarks il was decided 10 close
IN" meeting. Il chilling rain blowing in
rom The north prcCludinr all poSSi-
'In'S OF greater attendance.
In further effort TO stimulntc re-
'ru!tinE in l;ichmoud. the local branch
OF the Navy League viii hold another
at Sixth and Broad Streets. Some time
next week il Was announced. :: re-
turn meeting will be held on Church
nm.
Or. Thornpson's address. while di-
i"cted al the same end As that which
~" delivered on Monday night, was on
entirely different lines. Instead OF AN
hppeal. ii WAS direct attack against
'hc rich mans war. poor mans fight
propaganda. which lac characterized as
""" OF Gcrinany's widespread lies which
mas tended TO iinpcd" recruiting.
'lf believed this. I would seal my
Ups before would call for men" de-
clared the speaker
This propaganda bears tho trade
mark Made in Germany" yield to
no man my admiration for organized
labor. for i; is in the laborimE men
mat the strength and security OF the
nation lies. Without them the nation
must be lost