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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13

HruSE BURNED YESTERD

The frame dwelling Of Mr.. Hood
Tcmrlcton, near the Watts Mills, was
totally destroyed by fire, yesterday
morning shortly before noon. When
the fire department arrived, tho flames
had already gotten under full hcad-
way and little could be done to save
tho building. %somc of the furniture,
however, waaremoycd and saved. The
fire originated in the Kitchen roof
and was thought TO have hccn duo 10
q defective fuc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
Aged Woman Dead.

Mrs. Frances Terry, widow Of the
late b .F. Terry, died at the home Of
her son, Mr.. John d. Terry, in Dials
township, Tuesday at 3 o'clock, and
was buried the following day at Mt.
Pleasant church, of which she had
been member for many years. Mrs.
Terry was in her 92nd year and had
been in feeble health for some time.
Death was due to ureamic poison and
other complications incident to ad-
Nancing age. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. l.. d. Bass.
Mrs. Terry was the last member OF
her family and is survived by two
sons, Messrs. w. L. and John d. Terry.
Complete line Of good Window
Shades, all colors and sizes, prices
right.
S. NJ. C Z. II. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
Mrs. MATTE SANDERS.
Died at the Home Of Her Daughter in
Long Branch Section Last Week.

iIbN- biUHtlI 'NVttlou lIdSt htck.
Mrs. Matte Sanders, wife of ID. NJ
Sanders. Of the Tylcrsvillc section,
died at the homo Of her daughter, Mrs.
{. A. Owens, in the Long Branch com
munity Monday Of last week after a
brief illness Of pneumonia. She had
been visiting there for somc time at
tending the sick Of tho family when
She became i'll herself. The burial
srvices were held at Rocky Springs
church Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Sanders, who was woman
greatly loved in her community. is
survived by her husband and the fol-
lowing children: c. G. Sanders, Grecn-
wood: J I. Sanders, Clinton, Route / :;
Roy and Marvin Sanders; Mrs. c. A..
Owens Mrs. Pearl Cole. Of Fort Motto,
and Mrs. Lizzie CLANCY. Of LaurcnS
Route g.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
Final PrcSCntmpnt.

state of South Carolina,
I.ourcnS County.
General Sessions, March Term, 1918.
Final prcscntmcnt of Grand Jury to
Ills Honor, the Presiding Judge:
Wc have passed on all bills placed
in our hands by the Solicitor.
We arc informed that some improve
mcnts arc contemplated by the Super
visor and his board on the county home
to better provide for the comfort OF
the inmates, which meets the nearly
approval OF this body
We beg to renew the recommcnda-
tion Of former Grand Jury, in ref
crencc TO officers making the proper
disposition Of weapons forfeited by
parties arrested for violating the law.
We note with pleasure that form
cr recommendation OF this body in
reference to appointing road super
visor has been put into OBJECT by the
last legislature which enacted the
same into law creating an office Of
same.
I'VE would earnestly request that
the authorized officers see that
the law in reference to cruelty to ami
mails be enforced, as in our opinion
this law Is being badly abused.
The Supervisor and Board Of Com
missioners have submitted their re-
port which we will give due consid-
GRAFTON.
1t Is OF interest to the whole people
Of our county that a new Jail Is to be
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
Pain GIvee WarnInu.

The nervous system is our lfe-sav-
ing service and every time nerve
aches or guivers in pain it Is bless"
ing In disguise. The first bit of tooth
ache warns you that disease germs are
attacking its structure An ache In the
head Is notice that something is wrong
somewhere and not always is it In the
head itself Pain IS not natures meth
cd Of punishment, 1t Is her way Of
warning When you feel pain don't
merely try to allay 1t, seek out It's real
cause and stop that.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13

elsewhere for about eight years Mr..
Stoddard had been living near them
! but had recently moved about half a
been pleasant between the two fam
| lilies, his sister having married a son.
Of Mr.. Stoddard. He said hc1irst heard
! OF The questionable relationship be-
tween his sister and The deceased the
night before when he was told Of It
BY Mr.. Stoddard's son. Dennis Stod-
dard. his brothcr-in-la He said he
left home on the morning Of the shoot
ing intending TO go to Mr.. Thompson's
store and Carried his gun along be-
cause there was trade up between
them. As he reached the pasture he
decided TO go down near the woods
along which his sister was expected
TO come to find out for himself about
what he had heard. He sat there for
awhile and later saw Mr.. Stoddard
emerge from the bushes and look up
the path as if expecting someone.
ltc repeated this three times and soon
talking and Mr.. Stoddard said some
thing about making Dennis under
stand not TO watch him. He heard
S;oddard say Como on" and they
started through tho woods, He called
out what does this mcan?" Mr.
St1ddord t,Urcd around and said "I'll
learn YOU 10 understand how to watch
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13


cNa& Grated.
TIn SlsNATnH,u; nkrr,
Mn aono,,n,pr,rnt or so,,,r, ,rt,,-
r.,an ,ha, Nn HI cptcr tna Iiaty FOR ro-
Cfcnl:nn tp 49,. sonata ton,n,ro,.;I,
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his rc:npmant Nro,hrr rno,ro in
conditions no,,rr.,. may r,,rr Mn, ia
rcugnaider hs Grrtsfou ana rc7yo ,l,a
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gron wcssn' on s.natoria1 nspira,iop.
Att.r "i'. ft,,r il B.. ,hyoV.n ont
By The .srapdnn,y nom W,#htng-
tCn Mr.. I.N.rr MAY vel give m
tIe "hun.n,r.rAD of ,nn yvcqt agri-
cuI.ral rnumiltoa IN th2 l0wcr house
to -awnuicr for nc Senate in case
II Gprra,a ''i4r Son. TiInan /, havinw
ron9h w.ilin- Wncthcr or no, rho
'attnr would turN withdraw |rn} ihc
racu Is no; ye. dNUlaad. II is hnrdlv
10 l5c th0ughi that the two would run
aHaiN&t oacN n.Anr. fJI defeat for one
or ,hc Other musl ncccssarily follow.
Mother Oi those gentlemen arc hard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28

Ocean, Battle Hymn of the Republic Amrica, Over There, Row, Row, Row, by Vfctrola, guests and school chil- dren; Red Cross speakers: Following the Red Cross, Theodore Garceau; The Red Cross, Arthur Hansen; The Founders of the Red Cross, Austin Smith. The judges were Mrs. J. Woods of Norwich, Mrs. Joseph Mac kenzie and F. Allyn Tracy of Frank lin. The certificate of honor was awarded Theodore Garceau, aged Il, with honorable mention, first to Austin Smith, second to Arthur Hansen. A large Christmas tree yielded gifts which Theodore Garceau distributed to the children, books for each pupil and toys to the young visitors The lunch of sandwiches, cakes doughnuts, cookies, candy, popcorn, fruit and cof- fee was furnished by the following friends of the school: Sandwiches, Mrs. Mary Burdick; cakes, Mrs. Louis Burdick, Mrs. Christopher Hansen, Mrs. Felix Garceau; cookies, Alfred Brown; doughnuts, Mrs. France; Woodruff; popcorn in fancy boxes with favors, Mrs. Joseph Mackenzie and
 Miss Agnes Woodruff; candy, Mrs. Mary Lad, Mrs. Myron Ladd Mrs. J. R. McHale, Mrs. Frank Allyn Tracy and Miss Shea; oranges, Mrs. Orin Banning; apples, Mrs. Adam Homicz Mrs. Aver furnished hot coffee aid Austin Smith furnished cream for t and milk for the children. School has closed until Monday, Jan. 6th.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
ABINGTON

The Red Cross has over one hun dred and eighty members in Abingdon and Elliott. The school at the Cor ners is enrolled one hundred per cent.
 Mrs. c. P. Grosvenor is recovering from an attack of influenza.
 Mrs. E. T. White and daughter, Sadie, were called to Boston because of the serious illness of Earle White and family.
 Miss Mary Wilbur is spending her Christmas vacation with her sister, Ms. Herbert Slye, in Stafford.
 The Red Cross held an all day meet ing at Library hall, Friday. Reports of the past year were given.
 Mrs. LeForte held dancing class at Abingdon hall, Saturday evening. Miss Alice Peal was pianist.
 Arthur Gallup is home having re- ceived hii discharge from service.
 Mrs. Paul Ceissler and six children have influenza
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
MYSTIC

Frank Bucklyn died at his home on Clark street Friday morning at 6 o'clock after a weeks illness from pneumonia following an attack of in fiuenza. He was born in Mystic, the son of Prof and Mrs John k. Bucklyn. He received a college education and afterward settled down in Mystic. he and his brother. Dr. John K. Buc5lyn, having been constant companions. He was a member of the Union Baptist church, of Stonington lodge, No. 26, l. o. O, F. He leaves his wife. a son, Harold Bucklyn, and a brother, pr John K. Bucklyn, all of Mystic.
 Mir and Mrs. George A. Lamb cele- brated their golden wedding at their home on West Mystic avenue with a dinner party Christmas day, all their children and grandchildren being present.
 Mystic people were saddened to hear of the death of William Vaughn in Stonington after only a few days ill., ness. He was a frequent visitor in this village
 Dr. and Mrs. Walter l. Russell and daughter of New Haven spent Christ mas with Dr. Russelrs father and brother John and Bernard Russell.
 Miss Louise Paige, is home from
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28

an attack of influenza. Miss Pickering was born in Westerly, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George Pickering. She died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Francis w. Taylor, Spring street. Be- sides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Ar mold Burdick, and three brothers, George, Joseph and John Pickering.
 Thomas sutcIiffe, 63, died suddenly from heart failure Thursday morning at his home on Lester avenue. He was in apparent good health Christ mas day and participated in the home festivities. Mir. Sutcliffe came to West erly from Pawtucket many years ago as oYerseer of the weaving depart ment of the Pawcatuck branch mill of the Lorraine Manufacturing company, later opening a grocery and general store in Mechanic street. He is sur Yived\ by Mrs. Sutcliffe, a dauglBer, Ida, and two sons, John, recently ar rived in this country from overseas service, and Thomas Sutcliffe, Jr. He was a member of the Masonic order, holding membership in the lodge at Pawtucket.
 Mistuxet encampment, I. o. o. F., in annual session elected officers as fol- lows: Adrian D. Pierce, Jr., chief patriarch; William E. Weeden, high priest; F. Earl James, senior warden; George B. Sharp, junio warden; J Edwin kGardiner, scribe; Frederic 8oulter, treasurer; Lewis A. Joslin, Lafayette L. Foster, Henry D. Smith, trustees.
 Local Laconcs.
 Four of the employees of the Wash. ington Trust company are away from business because of influenza.
 Sergeant Donald Ferguson passed the cigars to the other members ot the police department and some of his intimate friends Friday. Of course there was @ reason.
 sThere is a report that a theatre building is to be constructed on the Walton property in West Broad street Pawcatuck
 Charles A. Morgan, who continues to be seriously i'll at his home on Elm street, was reported asssomewhat i'm proved Friday afternoon.
 The special Sunday school exercises scheduled for this morning in the Pawcatuck Seventh Day Baptisl church have been postoned on account of the prevalence of influenza.
 Fire, Be Careful" posters have beer placed promiscuously in Westerly un- der the direction of r. c. Buffum chairman of the fire prevention com- mittee of the board of trade. Joseph E. King of Crafts court is being treated for blood poisoning at 2 Providence hosnital rellsed h1
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28

Washington, D. C., where she has
 been engaged in war work. She is
 stenographer at the Mystic River Ma
 tional bank.
 Miss Martha Gallup Williams of New York is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Fanny. Will Hams.
 Miss Lila May Douglas, daughter of Mrs. Frederick Douglas, and Irving Thomas, son of MT. and Mrs. Manning | Thomas of New London. were united in marriage at the Methodist parson- age by Rev. A. H. Withee Christmas
 evening at ' o'clock. They were at tended by the brides brother, Arthur
 Douglas, and Miss Marion Prentice. | The bride wore a brown traveling suit
 with hat to match and carried viQlets.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas left on a short
 wedding trip 10 New York and on 1 their return will reside with Mrs.
 Thomas mother on Bank street. ! Charles Eccleston of this village and ! Mrs. Hattie Peckham of Old Mystic were united in marriage Saturday 1 evening by Rev. Fred Sterling. Mr. ] and Mrs. Eccleston will reside Cn | Denison avenue Mystic. George H. Heydecker who suffered
 shock a week ago, is improving ] slowly.
 Miss Abby Williams, who recently sustained a shock, is critically ill at : the home of her niece, Mrs Eunice l Fish.
 Miss Angelo Davis of Boston is the
 guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. | Charles H. Davis.
 Miss Barbara Macdonald is home l from Baltimore, Md i Louie E. White has been spending ] a few days in Boston. Carroll Bliven and William McKone 1 have returned from Providence. Silas Fish and family of New York 1 are guests of Mr. Fishs mother, Mrs. i Eleanor Fish.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28

ment of the Netherlands granted ! spe- eial charter authorizing its sale.
 The good housewife of Holland would almost as soon be without food as with out her Real Dutch Drops" as she quaintly calls GOLD MEDAL Haarleu Oil Capsules. Their use restores strength and is responsible in a great measure for the sturdy, robust health of the Hollanders.
 Do not delay. Go to your druggist and insist on his supplying you with [ 6ox of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules. Take them as directed, and ii you are not satisfied with results youP druggist will gladly refund your money. Look for the name GOLD MEDAL on the box and accept no other. In sealed boxes, three sizes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
KIDNEYS WEAKENING?
 BETTER LOOK OTJTl

Kidney and bladder troubles don't disappear of themselves. They grow upon you, slowly but steadily, under mining your health with deadly cer- tainty, until you fall a victim to in- curable disease.
 Stop your troubles while there is time. Don't wait until little pains be- come big aches. Don't trif1e with dis ease. To avoid future suffering begin treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haar- lem Oil Capsules now. Take three or four every day until you feel that you are entirely free from pain.
 This well-known preparation has been one of the national remedies of HoI- land fer centuries. In 1896 the govern
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
YANTIC

The Christmas tree exercises at Grace church Wednesday evening were well attended. The musical program was well arranged by the organist Mrs. M. A. Bolande. c. Edward Car penter. assisted by Charles Carpenter and William E. Manning, distributed the gifts, which consisted of books, toys and games. w. D. Manning fur nished candy for all.
 l A few changes have been made at | the Central Vermont station. H. J. Gibbs has an assistant, Mir Allen, of i Norwich Town, who recently received an honorable discharge from the navy. James Counterman, who has been tenn 1 porarily filing the place, has returned | to his duties at the electric and steam railroad crossing at the granary, re- placing John Coughlin, who has been acting for MT. Counterman at the crossing for the past year.
 The Christmas exrcises at Sodom model school Tuesday afternoon were combined with a four minute speak | ing contest, subject, The Red Cross i in which five contestants were regis 1 terd but two were obliged to stay at home because of chickenpox. Twenty five. parents and friends attended and enjoyed the following program: High
 School Cadets March, Victrola Christmas Quotations, grades 1 to 8;
 story, The Birth of Christ, Austin Smith; A Christmas Carol, Adam Homicz; story, The Christmas Cuckoo Louis Wilbur; acrostic, Glory Be to God, grades to 8; song, o Come All Ye Faithful, pupils and Victrola story, Piccolar Adam Homicz: While Stars of Christmas Shine, Alexander 1 HomicZ: Christmas Night, Leslie Brown; story, The Christmas Fairy of l'Strassburg, Theodore Garceau: story
 The Shoes of Little Wolfe, Dorothy ] Banning; Hark! the Christmas Bells
 Louis Banning; group of patriotic
 songs, The Star Spangled Banner, The
 MarsAillaise- Col1anahia thA Gen of th4
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28

scratching one of the fingers of his left hand with a pin.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry R. Segar start ed Friday for California, where they will spend the rest of the winter.
 Raymond Crowley, 22, son of MT and Mrs. Crowley of Wequetequock died Thursday morning from pneumo- nia.
 Aubrey Maddocl1, formerly of Vest erly, is employed by a Hartford in- surance company as agency assistant
 Privates G. Benjamin Spargo and Frank P. Morimzoni, both wounded in action, are at their homes in Wester- ly for a short period before going away for hospital treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28

Why does a girl seldom disagree with a young man just before Christ mas?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
MOTHERS, DO THIS
When the Children Cough, Rub Musterole on Threats
 and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms may develop into croup, or worse. And then's when you're glad you have jar of Mus. terole at hand to give prompt, sure re. lief. It does not blister.
 As first aid and a certain remedy, Musterole is excellent. Thousands of mothers know it. You should keep a jar in the house, ready for instant use.
 It is the remedy for adults, too. Re. lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head. ache, congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, Iumbago, pains and aches of back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, chilblains, frosted feet and colds of the chest (it often prevents pneumonia).
 BOG and 6Oc jars; hospital size $2.50.l
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
Better Quit Whininc,

Marshal F'och has again refused to amend the terms of the armistice at the request of the German govern ment. Maybe Germany will get the idea some day that it was mighty lucky to get even, the terms of the arnistice.-Kansas City Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
A Discarded Fashion.

We do not suppose that anywhere in the wide world by this time next year will there be a turnedup mus tache.-Indianap News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
A Natural Deduction.

A Mulvane man, seeing a picture of the Venus de Milo on the back of magazine, wanted to know if that was some more work of the Huns.-Mul- Vane News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-28
For Father, as Usual.

Poor father-as Christmas ap- breaches he knows he is going to get it in the neck as usual in the form of a cravat.-Jacksonvi Times Union.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-15
MAY COMPEL OKLAHOMA
CITY GAS COMPANY
TO REDUCE IT'S BILLS

Oklahoma City, Feb IA material
reduction from the January gas bills
sent to Oklahoma City patrons by the
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
probably will be ordered by the corpor.
alton commission today, it was learned
at the commissions office yesterday.
The order will be made i'm combined
cases brought by Charles l.. Selby,
county attorney, H. f. Trip, Charles
H. Ruth r. f. Donnell and others
against the local gas company ana
against the Oklahoma Natural Gas Com
pany.
It is also understood that the com
mission will order the gas company to
adjust its charges to the patrons ac.
cording to the findings Of the commits.
sion as to the hours the gas pressure
was below four ounces.
Corporation Commissioner Campbell
Russell stated that the order would be
issued today. Commissioner W D..
Humphrey was to arrive in the city
sometime last night.
According to Russell. an expert Of the
commission yesterday worked on the
gauge sheets of the gas company,
twenty.eight in all, which show the
exact pressure for every hour in Janu-
arv, with a view of determining the
number of hours the gas was below four
ounces. Upon the findings of this eX'
pert, Russell said the commission prop
ably would base its order for certain
reductions in the bills.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-15
WAR SUMMARY.

Peace on German terms having been
refused by the bolshevist government
Germany will again take up military
operations against northern Russia
This resolution is reported to have been
arrived at at a conference at imperial
headquarters between Emperor William
and military and political leaders. i'e.
trograd probably will be the objective
Of the new invasion.
The negotiations at Brest LitovsK
broke up in stormy session, after
which Leon Trot2ky, the bolshevist for
egn minister enunciated plan OF mo
war, but no peace" This was rejected
by Germany, who holds that Trotzky's
declaration ended the armistice on the
Russian front The armistice expireG
Thursday.
1t is indicated in Vienna dispatches
that the central powers made peace
with Ukraine in order to offset their
diplomatic defeat at the hands of Trot-
2ky. 1t is reported that Germany viii
support the Ukraine against the boil
sheviki. one German newspaper says
that the bolsheviki are moving against
the Ukraine, and there is little doubt
that the central powers will use all
means to protect the food supplies
which they hope to obtain from the
Ukraine BY aiding Ukraine Germany
probably viii not have to bring back
from the western front more than a
few Of the divisions moved recently
from the east.
on the northern end OF the western
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-15

Nervous troubles, with backache,
dizzy spells, queer pains and irregular
kidneys, give reason to suspect kidney
weakness and to try the remedy that
has helped your neighbors.
Mrs. Winnie Cone, lO6 Second avenue
southwest Ardmore, says: Three years
ago, l was down with my back so bad
/ couldn't move without having knife
like PAINS across my kidneys. /
couldn't turn over in bed my back was
so weak and sore. My kidneys acted
much too often and trouble with my
bladder bothered me great deal. My
head ached and when | bent over to do
something, l would nearly pitch for.
ward on my face, / would be so dizzy
| fe'. sick and was nervous and rest
less Doan's Kidney Pills were recon-
menCed highly and | got Dox. \ rev
doses relieved me of that awful misery
in my back and regulated my Kidneys
] only had to take about three boxes Of
Doar's before 1 was as strong and well
as ever. l felt like different person in
every way
Price Coo, at all dealers, Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pns-the same that
Mrs. Cone had. FosterMilburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.-tAdvJ
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-15
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Says WatOga Lady, Gas To What
Cardui Has Done For Me, So
As To Help Others"

Watoga, W. Va.-MrS. S. W. Caldwell,
oth town, says: "When about IS years
Of age, suffered greatly -. Sometimes
would 60 a month or two, and had
terrible headache, backache,i d dbearing-
down pains, and would just drag and
had no appetite. Then =. it would last
two weeks, and was so weakening,
and my health was awful.
My mother bought me a bottle Of
Cardui, and began TO improve after
taking the first bottle, so kept it up till |
took three II gained, and was well
and strong, and owe it all TO Cardui.
| am married now and have 3 children
J.. Have never had 10 have a doctor for
female trouble, and just resort 10 Cardui
Il need a tonic. am glad TO testify TO
what it has done for me, so as TO help
others"
II you are nervous or weak, have head
hes, backaches, or any OF the other
nents so common TO women, why not
Cardui a trial2 Recommended by
y physicians. In use over 40 years.
egin taking Cardui today. 1t may
the very medicine you need.
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