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pressed in her campaign before the
primaries when she said ''women
who are replacing men called to the
colors should receive equal pay for
equal work. not only because that
would be just. but also because that
would be the only way in which the
men returning after the war could
receive their former employment at
their former salaries"
Mrs. Morton came to Wyoming / in
1903 to teach English in the seventh
and eighth grades in the Cheyenne
schools. Her previous experience in
teaching having been in Hiawatha,
Kansas.
For a number of years after ceas-
Ing TO he regularly employed she was
"A substitute teacher and taught in all
the grades and in the high school.
For the last two years she has had
charge OF the sale OF Red Cross
Christmas seals. and each year won
a new record and handsome pennant
for Wyoming for the greatest sale
, 1918-10-24
KATHERINE a. MORTON
Republican Candidate for State Sup
crintendent of Public Instruction


1t has only been realized in the
late years that the position of state
superintendent of public instruction
is one of the important state offices.
which fact has been impressed thru
the passage of legislation much need
ed in placing our school system on a
higher plane. and the fact that this
officer is a member of a number Nof
state boards, requiring one highly
competent TO assume these duties.
For this position the republicans
of Wyoming have selected a very able
m as a candidate for this posi-
ton, and the name of Katherine A.
Morton is possibly better nov in
the homes of this state as a thoroly
capable and able woman than that of
any other.
One of her big broad ideas was ex-
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per capita.
At the outbreak of the European
war she conducted, at the request of
the Red Cross, a statewide tag day
for the benefit of the destitute Bel
gians.
p During the past eleven years Mrs.
Morton has been an officer in the
Wyoming Federation of Women's
clubs, and served as president for
four years. During her incumbency
as President the Federation gained a
third in membership.
Since its organization she has been
secretary of the State Council of De-
Tense, and has directed the patriotic
work OF the women of the state, as
Chairman of the Woman's Depart
e of the Council. taking a lead
ing part in many var activities
wherein the women were organized
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LEONARD HARRIS


Republican Candidate for Representative to In 9Th Legislature
When Mr. Harris ws persuaded % become a candidate for representa-
tive to the next general assembly of the state Legislature a distinct favor was
conferred upon the constituency of Carbn county. lie is known o n Snake
River from IN end of the valley to the other as a conscientious square
business man. A substantial and progressive citizen of whom the town
of Dixon is Justly proud.
lore than MS friends have asked him to take Il lay-om from his
heavy bushes cares n during the respite render the public the splendid
serVice of which lie is capable, ut never AVE they succeeded untnt this
year If he IS elected to that important office the county will be represented
by a a worth while.
Every public enterprise in the town of Dixon and in the Snake River
valley bears the unmktakable imprint of the influence and financial sup
port of l. Harris and under his untring industry the firm known as the
Harris Mercantile has grown to be the most powerful mercantile establish
lei on the river. lie will do the same for the enactment of proper legis-
lation and for the securing of sensible laws upon the statute books of wy
omtng f'H.t rf
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d. Il. wINsoR

Republican Candidate for County Commissioner, 2ycar Term.
In presenting the name of D. z. Wmsor Of Saratoga for the considera-
ton Of the voters for the two year term the Board of County Commission
er, the republicans ire especially proud of their choice in the primaries
for the above office.
Mr.. Winsor was the unanimous choice from the Platte valley for the APP
pointmento of a mn to fill the unexpred term of the late Robert A. Day
The appointment met with universal approval as soon a his acquaintance
extended into the other parts of the county. In Saratoga he is known a s a
good straight business man. A man with a level head and a clean record
amongsth his fellow citizens. Today he has impressed Rawlns and all o.. ~
parts of the county with the very same qualities. He is a well baf7~e~1
business ma and will continue to prove himself a responsible party ON the
Board of Commissioner.
, 1918-10-24

HON. |. G. JEFFERIS
Rep~6hcon Candidate for the Office Of. State Treasurer.
Mr.. Jefferis was born in Chester County, Pa, 1868. He en-
gagged IN the mercantile business very early in life, staying with
that occupation uni. the year 1902 when the call of the west came
to him and he decided to move to New Castle, Wyo, where he is
ut present identified with the same large cattle company of which
he shortly became manager. The Kent-Bissell Co. is one of the
largest cattle companies doing business in the state and has been
incorporated since 1884.
Mr.. Jeferis has been identified with the banking business of
New Castle for a number of years, being at present vice-president
OF the Weston County Bank of New Castle. He is also interested
IN the mercantile life of New Castle, being treasurer of the New
Castle Drug Co. Was mayor of the city for one term; member
of the House of Representatives of Wyoming from 1905 TO 1911:
member of the State Senate from 1911 to 1919 and was vice pres
ident of the Senate in 1918.
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to lend great aid.

to lend great aid.
Mrs. Morton's experience in public
work is such as to qualify her ably
and for the duties she nay be called
upon to take up in our public school
system. She is deeply interested in
progressive measures, and is entitled
to the vote OF the people of the state
in order that the system may be
held on its present high plane, and its
advancement still continued.
As a member of the State Boards
she would bring to the administration
of affairs of state, a sound logical
and business judgment.
Mrs. Morton is highly qalifed for
tho position of state superintendent
of public instruction.
Vote for all of them, you'll
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Republican, Candidate fr County Treasurer.
h entirely satisfactory record of s. Park as county treasurer and IS
deputy county treasurer during the past several years is too we'll known
every taX payer rim the county to necesItate a lengthy discussion as o the
merits Oft this la who % seeks reelection to that Office. Mr.. Park is
one of the very few county officials who hsn not at some time or other been
subjected to more or less criticism from the public. It were impossible to
critiise so faithful a mn as Mr.. Park. There is not a flaw in any Of his
transactions any more than there is a flaw in his volumous records in the.
treasurers office.
II ii not only the duty of every AK payer to vote for this maj but we
firmly believe that it will be n of the voters real pleasures to do Sc O N
election day
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Republican, tandidate FOR shcTih II Carbon County
The republican party is very proud of the choice which was made in
the primaries fr the onice Of county sheriff Mr.. Rivera wal IN of the
very best officers the comfy eve had and when a a has been found to
he true to his duties as we'll as efficient in his work, it is indeed a comfort
to have to look no further for a mar to fill that place.
Mr.. Rivera Is a big man and 2 broadmnded one. One who commands
the attention and respect Of everone he meets. His record for handling
criminals az well as for hunting them was amply demonstrated during his
last term when he, alone, guided the eager posseo of men to the notorious
train bandit Carlisle during the wild man hunt If that memorable night.
sherins office tina cattle and horse stealing in the county was stopped.
With the able assistance of a splendid deputy he secured the conviction
Of several thieves and soon reduced that class Of crime in Carbon county.
Don't hesitate to vote again for Mr. Rivera IN November 9TH.
, 1918-10-24

Chas. r. Watson, Republican Candidate for Clerk of the District
Court has been elected to this office for a number of terms and always by
a very satisfactory majority showing that the people of the county continue
to reDose special confidence in his ability as n clerk.
Upon land matters in Carbon County Mr.. Watson is probably the best
informed clerk the county has ever had and to the ranchers of the county
Watson is practically indispensable.
Mr. Watson S S % thoroughly well acquainted with the routine work of
the Office, while his technical knowledge OF district court work is so thor
cugh that he is the ideal candidate for ths onice.
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Vote for all of them, you'll
make no mistake.
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CLINTON NEWS.

Clintn, Dec. 9-Misses Sadie and
Nettie Chandler Of Mayesville, are
guests Of Mrs. Josie Chandler.
Misses Matte Ban Browning, Enl-
mie Robertson, Mesdames Tom Rob-
ertson and w. b. Owens, Jr., spent
Friday and Saturday in Spartanburg.
Mrs. N. M. Kennedy is spending this
week with her daughter, Mrs. w. c.
Harper in Spartanburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Owens are the
gusts of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Edgar Ow-
ems.
Miss Evie Lewis spent the week end
In Bolton with relatives.
Mr.. Tom Robertson spent the week
end in town with his family.
Capt. Theodore Peake, of Camp
Wadsworth, spent the weekend in the
city.
Mrs. w b. Owens. Jr.. delightfully."-
entertained the Knitting Club Tuesday
Afternoon Those present were Mes
danes Cyrus Bailey, John Young, j.
il. Jacobs, Jr, Kenneth Burdettc, Ma
rion Scott, Robert Owens, Tom Rob
ertson, Jodic Chandler, and Misses
Emmie Robertson, Jessie billiard, Dor
cas- Mason. Sadie and Ncttie Chand-
Ter.
Mr.. William Anderson. Of Grcenville
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Bal
ley.
Lieut.. Hugh Simpson, of Camp Cor
don, returned home last week.
Mr.. Gary billiard, Of Laurcns, spent
the weekend With his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. billiard.
Mrs. Pei Fouchc and daughter arc
the guests OF Mrs. }. W. Copeland, Jr
Mr. Eugene Rchbourg is at home
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-11
ASSESSORS NOTICE 1919.

The auditors office will be open
from the first day Of January to the
goth day of February, 1919, to make re-.
turns Of personal property and all
transfers Of real estate, for taxation.
For the convenience of taxpayers
the Auditor Or his deputy Will attend
the following named places to receive
returns for said year. to wit:
Monday, Jan. 20, Scuffletown town
ship, IS. j Craig's Store.
Monday, Jan. 20, Jacks township, S.
w. Deans.
Monday, Jan. 20, Jacks township,
Renno.
Monday, Jan. 20, Hunter township,
Mountville.
Monday, Jan. 20, Cross Hill town
ship. Cross HILL
Tuesday, Jan. 81, Waterloo town
ship, Waterloo.
Monday, Jan. 20, Waterloo township,
w. G. Thompson's.
Tuesday, Jan. 81, Waterloo town
ship, Jerry G. Martins store.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, tDials township,
b. MahOn's store.
Tuesday. Jan. 81, Youngs township,
Stewarts store.
Tuesday, Jan. 81, Scufflctown town
S''pt Via. o.oo " Il. u. Ill.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, Laurens township,
Watts Mill $3.50 p. m. to $3.50 p. m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20, Hunter town
ship. Clinton.
Wednesday, Jan. %, Sullivan town
ship, Il. Il. Woods.
Wednesday, Jan. 90, Dials township,
d. d. Harris's.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, Youngs town
ship, Cooks store.
Thursday, Jan. 23, Hunter township,
Clinton Cotton Mills.
Thursday, jan %, Sullivan town
ship, Princeton.
Thursday, Jan. %, Dials township,
Owings Station.
Thursday, Jan. %, Youngs town
ship, w. p. Harris's.
Friday, Jan. "a, Hunter township
Lydia Cotton Mill.
Friday, Jan. "a, Sullivan township
w. ID. Sullivan. ST..
Friday, Jan. "a, Dials township
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-11
BOTH SPARTANBURG PAPERS
LOSE PRINTING PLANTS
Fire Wipes Out Newspaper Plant, En-
failing u Loss Estimated Mt $4,000.
Origin Of Fire Unknown.

VIlSlu VI TIC OuhHONUs
Spartanburg, Dec. S.--Fire last
night, which originated in the base
ment of The Herald and The Journal
building about 7:15 o'clock, complete
~ destroyed the plants of these two
newspapers, entailing a loss Of abou
$4,000. The damage to the building,
which is owned by Giles l.. Wilson, OF
Jacksonville, Fla, is estimated at $685.
600. The origin Of the fire is not
known.
The first intmation OF the fire came
~ Mhen G. 0. Hearon, editor Of The Her
aid, who was in his Office on the first
floor in the rear Of the building, heard
Il cry Of distress, the alarm being
sounded by a young son of A. T.. Per-
kins, employed in the composing
room, who was asleep in the press
room in the basement. Hearing tn
screams Of the boy, Mr.. Hearon left
his Office to investigate and found the
building to be on fire. Smoke was
pouring out of the basement in great
volume, completely filling the rear of
tho building.
Fighting his way through the clouds
Of smoke, Mr.. Hcaron continued his
search for the child, who was in dis
trcss, when finally he heard some one
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-11

Gray Court.
Friday. Jan. "a. Youngs township,
Pleasant Mound.
Saturday. Jan. 25, Hunter township,
Goldville.
Please make note that the appoint
ments will be filled just as advertised
and to please come out and make re-
turns. One man usually makes the
whole round and some may not under
stand the notice this time, as I have
divided up the territory in the several
townships.
All male citizens between the ages
Of 21 and 60 years on the first OF Jan
uary, except those who are incapable
Of earning support from being
manned or from other causes, are
deemed polls, Confederate veterans
excepted.
Also all male citizens between the
ages Of IS and so on the 1st day OF
January, 1920, are liable to road tax
of $1.50 and are required to make
during the time above specified and
their return Of same to the Auditor
shall pay to the County Treasurer at
the same time other taxes are paid in
lieu Of working the roads, school trus-
tees. students and ministers are ex-
cepted from road tax.
All taxpayers are required to give
township and number Of school dis
tricts; also state whether property is
situated in town or country. Each lot,
tract or parcel Of land must be en-
tered separately.
After the goth of February SO per
cent penalty will be attached for fail
ure to make returns on personal prop
erty and 20 per cent on transfers of
real estate.
J. w. THOMPSON,
2O-td County Auditor.
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tBBEYILLE.GREENWOOD. MUTUAL
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Organized 1891.

Organized 1892.
PROPERTY INSURED $s,5oO,Ooo.
WRITE OR CALL on the under
signed for any information you may
desire about our plan OF Insurance..
We insure your property against de-
struction by
Fire, Windstorm or Lightning,
And do so cheaper than any insurance
company In existence.
Remember we are prepared to prove
to you that ours is the safest and
cheapest plan Of insurance known.
Our association Is now licensed to
write insurance in the counties OF Alb
oeville, Greenwood, Mccormick, Lau-
rens and Edgefeld.
The officers are:
GEN. j. FRASER LYON. President
Columbia, ). G.
I. II. BLAKE, Gen. Agt., Secy. 4 Treas.
Greenwood, s. G.
DIRECTORS:
A. 0. Grast :. ;. MT. Carmel, 8. G.
]. M. Gambrell ;. ..Abbeville, S. 9.
Jno. II. Childs :. ;. Bradley, sc.
A. w. Younghlood :. Hodges, s. G.
J. N. Chamberlain. Mccormick, S. q.
4. H. Nicholson :. .Edgefield, s. G.
/. L. Zimmerman, Pleasant Lane, s. G.
]. G. Martin ;. ;. ;. Princeton, 8. G.
w. II. Wharton ;. Waterloo, S. Z.
j. II. BLAKE, Gen. Agt.
Greenwood, s. G.
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call out. GIVE got him. which came
from Mr. Perkins, the boys father.
The boy, who was caught in the base
ment, made his way through the smoke
to his father, who had also instituted
q search.
Plant Partially Insured
The loss sustained by The Herald and
The Journal is partially covered by
insurance, the former being insured
for $4,000 and the latter for $4,000.
1t Is understood that the building Is
partially covered by insurance.
The Herald today is being issued
from the plant of Band G White, COM
mercial printers, who unselfishly plac-
ed their entire plant and force at the
disposal of The Herald.
When the fire was first discovered
the basement and first floor were COM
pletely filled with smoke. When the
alarm was given that the building was
on fire the employees lost no time in
getting out, some getting out just in
llluc W plSfclll uGlHSo OfSlSOllS NY TIC
dense smoke.
Flames Spread Rapidly.
The flames swept through the entire
plant in an exceedingly short time,
and it was impossible to save anything
from the building. The dense smoke
which poured through the building
precluded the possibility Of removing
any of the machines or fixtures.
The records of the company were all
in the safes Of The Herald and Jour-
nal, and it is believed that no records
Of the company were lost. A mailing
list of the two papers was probably
saved intact. The files of the paper
may have been entirely destroyed.
Special values in spring scat leather
upholstered Rockers.
8. NJ. & e. H. WILKES G. co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-11
his parents for q few days.

with his parents for o few days.
Prof. A. e. Spencer returned Satur-
day from Montreal, N. G.
Mrs. lG. G. Briggs and Mrs. Julia
Griffin spent Sunday in Belton with
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis.
Nlr. J. M. Pitts spent last week in
Atlanta on business.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-22
HEIGHT MURDER TRIAL
WILL OPEN TOMORROW

Louisville, Ky. Jan. II After fac.
Ins poatponement four times. he
iIeeh; trial viii take place tomorrow
Mrs. Herman Ilecht and her daught-
n, lia. are the defendants They are
charged with ;he murder of Herman
Hecht on the night o. October %,
80.
The first theory was thar He tht was
murdered by burglar More than a
month after the killing Of Eleebt his
wife ami daughter were arrested
charged With murder.
The grand jury returned a blanket
Indictment holding on" guilty Of muir
Ter aud the other an accessory before
he Fact. The first trial was held
February 5. result Ng in n hung jury
after five days The case VAS reas-
signed for trial April >. continued to
June - and again continued TO Octo.
Der $, when it was again postponed 10
tomorrow IN account of the absence
OF OF the commemorative principal
witness.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-22
CHICAGO NIGHT SCHOOLS
FOR GOVERNMENT WORK

Chiesso mn Ian. y. u,cul atjous
ehlrA viii III mrh Tor places IN the
Goyrrrmsnt .rr,i,c arr being taught
th,- "su',s in CAis1rn- night schools
ubi.it yIeHrL tbi5 month. Class.
ere t"Iur hcld in thirts thru Chicago
schools
Ihe manufacture or munitions and
orduanr" f., l'iur taught aud e a,-
par;mcnf o., biography g., opcr to
men of draft age who have regis
tered t'ra .uaiiou from the class will
assure adm. sion Z" the saIdo corps
i, the applicant is physically dt 0ne
school il used exclusively a an auto
moi il" col e"
IN addition othc men enrolled in
The uisl >clluuls several thousands
Women arr attrnding n'sht Classcs.
taking household courses. which in
cludc sowing. millinery. cooking and
tn" canning and driving of food
products.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-22
ROOSEVELT TO SPEAK
Ar N. S. |. LUNCHEON

Now York. Jsu u Theodore
Roosevelt. will speak and IiIhu Rooi
pil preside 40 the National Security
Leagues universal military training
luncheon a. ibo Hotel Aston this nj
trrnoou approximately lOte rcS"r-
yat,uus have been made.
The luncheon /, being given by the
National Security League in honor "
senator George +, Chamberlain, VI
oregon. and Representative Julius
Kahn. of California, Senator Cham
berlaiu. who is chairman OF the Sen.
ate Committee on Military Affairs, t.
;he father OF the Universal Military
Training bill now pending in the sen
ate. Congressman Kahn led the fight
in the House for President Wilson s
sclect!vc draft Law and introduced The
Army General Stats Universal Mill
tary Training bill in the House.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-22
CALF HAS EXCITING
RIDE ClINGING
TO DOUBLE TREE

Aurora, Ind. Jan. 2l.-~Wben Geo
w Evans started to town hauling u
COW and calf In a stock wagon. the
calf became frightened by an auto.
mobile that approached from the rear
and jumped over the drivers seat OHIO
the horses back. The horses ihcn hat
n turn at the fright and ran away.
Evans was hurled from the wagon
and the team raced three miles with
The cali clinsing TO the doublo tree
and bawllng in fear. the COW bounc-
ing along In the wagon AMI augment.
Ing tho clamor of her offspring.
nall, the wagon akdded. struck
q telephone pole and rolled down a
fteen-Poot embankmont The COW
received broken leg
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-22
Jews WHO COURT
RACE MERGER ARE
DISCOURAGED By RABBI

New York.--What is regadcl here
as a check in the growing tendency
of Jews TO merge with other races has
boon annuncatcd BY Rabbi stephen
: Wise. Of The Church OF the Me-
Siah.
For tho Jew 10 merge himself
away With The people Of the world, %
declared tho rabbi, "a a thing I'M.
possible. Tho greatest wrong that
jewish people could intlict upon ,ha
world today would be TO surrender
and oifacc Themselves. Tho jew
reaches bis highest and best Nho /.
most Jew.
The rabbi said that now, when it
seemed peace was breaking, the Jew
SHOULD g.t9 ~ the dream Of a world
melting pot, With the end of tn
world war, lo declared, Chrictians
must lose ali prejudice against 'Ar
Jews.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-22
BEGIN lHl0T WAITER
DISCRIMINATING l1f YOU
DON'T E'El'lL RIGlarlr
Says glass Of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poisons.

II YOU wake up with n bad taste, bad
breath and tongue il coated ii your
head is dull or aching: II what you eat
sOurs and forms gas and acid in stOm-
8ch. or YOU are bilious. Constituted,
nervous, sali0w and cau't get feeling
just right. begin inside bathing. Drink
before breakfast, a glass Ot real hot
water with tcuspouniul of limestone
phosphate IN II. This will flush tho
poisoDs and toxins from stomach, liver.
kidneys AMI bowels and cleanse.
swecten and purify the entire alimen.
tary tract DO your inside bathing I'm.
mediatcly upQn arising in the morning
To wash out or the system all the pre-.
ylous days poisonous waste, gases and
sour bile before putting more food into
the stomach.
To feel like young folks feel; like
YOU felt before your blood. nerves and
muscles became loaded with body i'm
purities. get from your pharmacist a
quarter pound OF limestone phosphate
which Is inexpensive and almost taste.
less. except for a sourigh twinge which
Is not unpleasant
Just rs soap AMI hot water act On
the skin: cleansing, sweetening and
freshenng. so hot water and limestone
phosphate act on the stomach, liver,
kidneys and bowels. Men and women
who are usually cons'ipated, bilious.
hcsdschy Or have any stomach dis.
order should begin this inside bathing
befor breakfast. They are assured
they will become real crapks on III
subject shortly
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-22
Simple Way To
End DandruH

There is QUO sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruff at once. and
that is 10 dissolve il, then you DESTROY il
entirely. To do this, just get about four
ounces OF plain, common liquid aryon
from any drug store (tliis is all YOU viii
nccd), apply Il at night when retiring:
use enough to moisten the scalp and rub
il in gently with the finger tips.
BY morning, most ii not all, OF yox
dandruf will be gone, and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace OF Il, no matter how much
dandfuA you may have.
You viii find all itching and digging
Of the scalp viii stop instantly, and your
hair will be fluffy. lus1ols, glossy, silky
and soft. and hek and fcc9 o hundred
times better,