davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
THREE LAURENS SOLDIERS
ARRIVED SUNDAY
Reached New York on Army Trans
ports Sunday. Capt. Hudgens,
Lieut.. Smith and Private Babb.

Capt. R. w. Hudgens, of Mountville
Lieut.. JOS. II. Smith of this city and
Private Luther Babb, Of Watts Mills,
arrived on government transports at
New York Sunday. All of them have
been wounded more or less seriously
and will be transferred to hospitals
before they are allowed to come home
ICapt. Hudgens and Lieut.. Smith were
members Of the 1lSth Infantry of the
IThirtieth Division and Private Babb,
1t Is understood, was member Of the
S1st Division. Lieut.. Smith was an Of
ficer in the old Traynham Guards,
known now as Company D.
Capt. Hudgens was interviewed by
reporter OF the Associated Press up
on his arrival in New York and made
the following short statement which
will be read with interest here:
Germany was in dire straits when
the war ended, according to CAPT.
Robert w. Hudgens, Of Laurcns, S.
c., who arrived on the Comfort. He
was attached to the 118th Infantry.
3Oth division, and when the town Of
Bellecourt was captured the captain
said the Americans found the bodies
of German soldiers being prepared to
be rendered into fats
complete rendering plant was
found in tunnel beside the Belle
court Canal, Captain Hudgens said.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
GOVERNOR r. A. COOPER
lNAUGURATED YESTERDAY
LUTHER B. BLEASE
Killed BY TRAIN
Caught In Front of Fast Passenger
Train at MOuntyille Saturday.

Caught In Front Of Fast Passenger
Train at Mountville Saturday.
Luther B. Blease, a we'll known citi-
zen Of Mountville, was almost instantly
killed Saturday evening when he was
oyerrun by the fast vestibule train on
the Seaboard Air Line railway very
near the depot at MOuntville. Mr..
Blease was standing on the opposite
side Of the railroad from which the
mail is thrown from the train and it
is thought endeavored to cross over in
front Of the fast moving train to get
a copy of the evening papers before
they were carried off. The train does
not stop at Mountville, but passes
through at a fairly fast rate of speed.
Mr.. Blease evidently msjudged it's
speed and allowed it to catch him on
the track. 1t struck him fairly in the
middle Of the body and carried him
quite a distance before the engineer
was able to stop
Mr. Blease was a cousin Of EX. Gov.
Cole l.. Blease and was native of Sa
luda county, but had been living in
this county for number of years up
until several years ago when he moved
back to his old home. He returned to
Mountville about year ago and had
been living there since then. He is
survived by his wife and several grown
children. He was spoken Of by his ac-
quaintances as good friend and
neighbor, his death being a great shock
to them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
MRS. MLEIER STEVENS WILKES.
Wife of ;. NJ. Wilkes Died of Influenza
at the Hospital Friday Morning.

Mrs. Lillier Stevens Wilkes, wife of
5. NJ Wilkes, died Of influenza and
pneumonia at the Julia Irby SAM
tarium Friday morning after brief
illness. Mrs. Wilkes was first indis
posed just a week before, while acting
as volunteer teacher in the city
schools while filling vacancy due to
the influenza epidemic Short services
were held at the >home Saturday after
noon after which interment took place
in the Laurens cemetery, the services
being conducted by her pastor, Rev.
c. Il. SQuires, Of the First Presbyterian
church.
Mrs. Wilkes was from Kershaw coun-
ty. Prior to her marriage several
years ago she was a teacher in the
public schools here and always dis
played a deep interest in them. She
was an active worker in the various
war activities and all matters Of pub
lie improvement, giving much of her
time to these things. She is survived
by her husband and little son and two
daughters, Misses Mary and
Juanita Wilkes, her mother, Mrs. Anna
Stevens and the following brothers and
sisters: John Stevens, of Kershaw:
Walter Stevens, of Biitmore; Mrs. Hat
tic Mckay, Of Cheraw; Mrs. Leroy Da-
wilson. Of Camden, and Dr.. Stevens, of
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
SUPREME WAR COUNCIL
HOLDS FIRST SESSION
NO LIKELIHOOD
OF NEW WARD
D1fercnce of Opinion as to Where the
Line Should Run and Legal OBJ
StacleS in the Way.

That the desires Of certain residents
OF the eastern section of the city to
nave new ward created out OF Dor
tions Of Ward Three and Ward -Four
will not be realized at an early date.
has developed since the last meeting
OF council when the matter received its
endorsement. The committee appoint-
ed to look after the matter while the
Legislature is in session in Columbia
composed Of Mayor Babb, Alderman
Bishop and Mr.. f. p. MCGOWAN, did not
go down to Columbia Thursday as
originally intcndQd, although Mr.. Nc
"o"ah gave the matter some atten-
lion while there on other business con-
nected with the local cemetery.
MI MCGOWAN, who was the spokcs-
man for the promoters OF the proDosod
new ward, stated that he was advised
or objections to the new ward when
Mr.. w. Fl. Gosnell, one Of the residents
or Ward Three, accompanied by Mayor
Babb and Alderman Bishop, came TO
him Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Cos
nell proposed a new boundary for the
new ward which would take in more
Of the Laurens Cotton Mills village, a
part of the line to follow the railroad
TO the company store and then run
along Fleming Street to the edge Of
the city instead Of up Pine Street and
along Holmes Street to Fleming Street
Later in the day some OF the original
promoters Of the ward objected to the
change in the original plans. With
this division Of opinion, stated Mr..
McGowan, he decided not to push the
matter but merely 10 look into the
legal phases Of it. He found opposition
in Columbia on the part Of leaders OF
the legislature and NOW, he says, he is
through with the matter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
Automobile Recovered Yesterday.

Murray Mcdaniel negro man liv-
ing on the Cannon place near Barks-
dale Station, was arrested and put
behind the bars yesterday for the theft
Of Mr.. l.. w. Martins automobile. Sev-
eral Of the peace officers were hot on
his trail all yesteray morning and he
was finally located about noon when
Sheriff Reid went up and found him
actually at work on the car. After
taking it out OF the garage behind
Lureys store Saturday afternoon Nc
Daniel had been uanblc to run it very
far because the batteries gave him
trouble. He came to town Monday and
had the battery rc-charged and also
bought oil near Gray Court, these two
proceedings helping to locate him.
When arrested he said that he had on
ly borrowed the car and intended to
carry it back, but had not been able
to run it. Mr.. Martin did not miss the
car before Monday, because he had
been confined to his home on account
Of sickness.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
Th|RT|fTH DIVISION ORDERED TO EMBARK.
Indicates That South Carolina Troops Will Arrive
From Overseas at Early Date-Laurens
Company in This Division

Washington, Jan. 21.-The 27th,
3Oth and 37th divisions including all
attached organizations have been in
structed to prepare for cmbarkation
home, the war department announced
today.
The 9th division is composed of
New York troops and was trained at
Camp Wadsworth, S. c., the Goth, or
Wildcat division as it is now known,
is composed Of Tennessee, North and
South Carolina, and District of Colum-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22

bia troops, and was trained at Camp
Sewer, Greenville, S. G. The 37th is
composed Of Ohio and West Virginia
troops and received it's training at
Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala.
The 102nd trench motar battery of
the 9th division, the 316th trench
mortar battery of the 346th field ar
tillery Of the 91st division already
have sailed. All other units of the
91st now on priority will be embark
ed as shipping becomes available.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22

Reached LaurenS Last Wednesday and
was Heartily Greeted by His
Friends Here

FfltnNS here.
Lieut. a. G. Hart, who was with one
Of the first dctachmcnts sent overseas
i'm 1917, arrived in Laurcns last
Wednesday and was given hearty
greeting by his friends and relatives
Lieut.. Hart was member Of the 26th
Infantry in the First American Army
and was twice wounded in the Second
Battle Of the Marine on July 18th. He
has about recovered from his wounds,
though he still feels some effects OF
them.
Lieut.. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,
Jr, was Lieutenant Colonel Of Lieut..
Hart's regiment and is now in com
mand. Lieut.. Hart himself was recon-
mendcd for promotion shortly before
he left, but he failed to pass the ply
sical examination on account Of the
wounds he had received and consc-
quently failed to gain his promotion
He speaks very Interestingly Of his
experiences "over there, but says
, that he Is glad to get back home again
1t is understood that Lieut.. Harl
will resume his law practice in Green
Vile as soon as he secures his dis.
charge from Tie army.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
Lasting World Friendship
is Keynote.
CLEMENCEAU
TO PRECIDE

"reat Solemnity to the Scene When
President Poincarc Opens the Sos
sions of the Peace Conference. First
Steps Taken in the Formation OF
League of Nations.
Paris, Jan. 1S.-The peace conrcr-
cnce, destined to be historic. and IN
"nlch the eyes Of the world are now
centcrcd was opened this afternoon
IN the great Sale dc La Park.
The proceedings, which were con-
llncd to the election of Georges Clc-
mcnccau, the French premier. as per-
ilahcht chairman Of the conference,
an address Of welcome by the president
OF the French republic Raymond Poin
care, and speeches by Pres. Wilson,
Premier Lloyd George and Baron Con
hiho' were characterized by express
sions of lasting friendship and the ap-
parent determination OF the represen-
tatlves OF the various nations to come
TO an amicable understanding with re-
sbect to the problems to be decided by
the conference.
When President Poincare spoke the
entire assembly stood, and the fact
That, according to custom, no applause
greeted his utterances gave greater
solemnity to the scene.
M. Clemenceau's acceptance Of the
presidency of the congress was both
feeling of expression of personal
gratitude and a definite outline of
the great questions Immediately ahead.
Three of these larger general subjects
he defined as responsibility for the war,
responsibility for crimes during the
war and information labor legislation
The league Of nations he declared was
at the head of the program for the next
full session
Our ambition is a great and noble
one" said NJ. Clcmcnceau. 1--WE wish
to avoid repetition Of the catastrophe
which bathcd the world in blood. IF
the league Of nations is to be practical
bic we must all remain united. Let us
carry out our program quickly and in
an effective manner"
Referring to the authors Of two war.
he said he had consulted two eminent
Jurists on the penal rcsponsiblity of
the former German emperor, and each
delegate would receive a COPY Of that
report.
In all seventy-two seats were provid-
cd for the opening session of the peace
conference. On the outer side of the
great horseshoe were arranged the
Japanese, the British and colonial del
cgatcs and the seat Of the fifth British
delegate. a chair for the fifth Ameri-
can delegate also was reserved immc-
diatcly to the right Of the table Of
honor.
The Italian, Belgian, Brazilian Gu
ban. Haitian, Peruvian. Portuguese,
CZccho- -Slovakien and Uruguayan dele
gates sat in the order named Across
at the left wing Of tho table sat the ST.
amcSe, Rnmanian. Polish, Liberian,
lIcdias, Guatamalan, EcuadOrean, Bo-
livian and Chinese delegations.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
A. II. SANDERS DEAD.
Passed Away at Julia Irby Sanitarium
Friday. Funeral Saturday After

rrioa!. fuhefal saturday After
noon.
Friday afternoon Mr.. A. Haskell
Sanders, manager Of the Chero Cola
plant, died ut the Julia Irby Sanitarium
after an illness Of about two weeks.
Mr.. Sanders had been critically i'll for
several days SO his death was not un-
expected. He had not been in the best
of health for the past year and an at
tack Of influenza aggravated an already
serious malady. After short service
at the house Saturday afternoon the
funeral was held at the Laurens cemc-
terry, the services being conducted by
Rev. Wilmot S. Holmes, rector Of the
Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. S.
Fl. Templeman, pastor OF the First
Baptist church, his own pastor, Rev. A.
e. Holler, of the Methodist church be-
ing indisposed.
MT Sanders was native Of Ker-
shaw county, having been resident of
Laurcns for about fifteen years. He
married Miss Pauline Anderson, daugh-
ter Of the late Harvey w. Anderson, of
this city, and she with a small son
survive him. He was a son Of Mr.. II.
p Sanders, Of Hagood, and the follow
ing arc bOthers and sisters: Mrs.
Thomas II. Spain, wife Of Judge Spain,
of Darlington; Mrs. r. T.. Rcmbert, of
Hagood; Mrs. James Lenoir, OF SUM
ter; Mrs R.'F. Jackson, OF Greenvillc; !;
Mr.. B. II. Sanders, of New York City;
and Manning Sanders, now in the med
ical corps Of the British army.
Mr.. Sanders was estimated highly
for his honesty and integrity. OF a
rather modest and unassuming dispo-
sition, he made close friends of those
with whom he associated and to them
his death Is a peculiar loss, but by tn
whole community his death was a
source Of deep sorrow.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
Greenwood IndcX.)

Columbia, Jan. 21.-Robert A.
Cooper, Of Laurens, took the oath of
office as Governor Of South Carolina,
on the front portico of the State Capt.
tol today at | o'clock. Complete ar
rangemcnts for the ceremonies Incl
dent to the change OF administration
and the inauguration Of the new Gov
ernor were completed last night.
Following the administration Of the
oath by Mr. Cooper's former fellow
townsman and lifelong friend, Asso-
ciate Justice r. c. Watts, of the State
Supreme Court, Governor Cooper de-
livered his inaugural address.
Mr.. Cooper recently has been Ill at
his home in Laurens suffering from a
severe cold, but has completely re-
covered, and he, with Mrs. Cooper and
their little daughter, arrived in the
city Monday morning.
a distinguished assembly surround
ed the central figure of the imposing
ceremoies this afternoon. The i'm
augural procession started from the
Governors office headed by Governor
Lieut.. Governor Bethca, Lieut.. Gov.
Elect Lilies and the Associate justices
Of the Supreme Court, circuit judges,
State officers incumbent and elect,
members of the faculty and trustees
Of the University Of South Carolina.
The party marched between lines OF
students Of the University Of South
Carolina.
The members of the Legislative COM
mittcc on arrangements acted as es-
corts.
The two houses Of the Legislature
met In joint assembly in the House at
1890 this afternoon and proceeded to
special seats which have been arrang-
ed for them on the front steps OF the
State house.
The prayer was offered by the Rev.
S. II. Templeman. Of Laurens, who is
Mr.. Cooper's pastor. Following the
inaugural address the two houses Of
tho General Assembly reconvened.
After the ceremonies public re-
ccption was rendered by Mr.. Cooper
on the steps of the State house, assist
cd by the legislative committee and
other distinguished citizens.
Lieut. Governor Lilies was also
sworn in. He was reported i'll at home
hut recovered in time to be sworn in
today.
The weather was ideal warm and
balmy and the great crowd seemed TO
be in fine humor. Everybody was
happy. All the photographers in town
were busy and pictures galore were
made OF the event.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
MRS. MARY LEVER BhRKSDALE.
Wife Of j. {. BarkSdalc Died at the
Hospital Friday Night. Buried in Co.
lllm lin SundnN iffnrnnnn

Wife Of j. {. BarkSdnlc Died at the
Hospital Friday Night. Buried in Co.
lumhia Sunday Afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Gertrude Lever Barka-
dale. wife of J. G. Barksdale Of valley
Farm" in the Trinity Ridge section
died Of influenza and pneumonia at the
hospital Friday night after a brief i'll
ness. The body was carried to Colum-
hia, her former home Saturday after
noon and intcrment took place in Elm
wood cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Barksdalc was a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs w. ID. Lever, of Columbia and
was married to Mr.. Barksdalc in Do
ccmhcr Of 1917. Just a few weeks ago
a girl was born to them and she and
the husband survive her, besides her
parents and several brothers and sis
tcrs. Mr.. Barksdalc himself was very
i'll at the time of her death and was
unable to be at her bedside during the
| last hours.
Mrs. Barksdale was a young woman
Of sincere and lovable traits Of char
acter, with an attractive personality
| that won many friends during her resi-
dencc here. Her death so early in
life under peculiarly sad circumstances
! excited general sympathy in the city
as well as her own community
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
Miss Enlarina Walker.

Miss Eularina Walker, sister OF DR..
II. II. Walker and Mr.. Fred Walker, of
this city, died at the home of her par
ents near Woodruff Saturday and the
remains were brought here for burial.
The funeral was held in the Laurens
cemetery Monday afternoon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
STATE OFFICIALS
TO GET MORE PAY
Christensen Bill, Amended in House,
Signed by Governor Manning Mon
day Night

signed ny Governor Manning Mon
day Night.
Columbia, Jan. 20.-Thc Christcn
sen bill providing increases for all
elective State officials was enacted in
law tonight and has already been
signed by Governor Manning At a
brief session this afternoon, the bill
received its third reading in the house
Tonight the senate accepted the house
amendments and no free conference
committees were necessary.
AS finally passed, the bill calls for
la salary Of five thousand dollars for
the governor; seven hundred and fifty
for lieutenant governor; and twenty
five hundred dollars each for the at
torney general, the secretary Of State;
the comptl oller general, the adjutant
general, the State treasurer; tho
superintendent Of education, the com
missioner OF agriculture, commerce
and industries, and the three railroad
commissioners. The total increase is
less than $4,000 in that the railroads
pay the salaries Of the railroad com
missioners.
| A bill was introduced in the house
tonight to provide for separate ac
commodations in street cars for The
whites and the negroes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-01-22
Exercises Take Place I'm
Open Air.
LARGE CROWDS
WITNESS SCENE

In Inaugural Speech Governor Cooper
Stresses Importance Of Education
and Tax Reform. Oath Of Office Ad-
ministered by Associate Justice II.
{. Watts. Prayer by Rev. S. II. Tenn
plcman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-11
NOVELTIES

Our collection of Novelties consists
of many dainty accessories for the
Bcudoir and Dressing Table that are
different than those seen in most
shops.
100 to 1000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-11
Free Theatre Tickets
ADVERTISING CONTEST
Contest Details

~ ~ ~ First read carefully every adve~.
LOnLGSE DGEQuS tsernent this page. Choose
The that appeals most and write in ink SHORT essay
In your story tell why the advertisement.
appeals you and why think is the best advertisement
the Have the Office Of the Empire Advers
ing Agency, sol Empire Building, before Monday
December 18th Tickets will be sent the winners for the Forrest
Theatre Thursday evenings performance December 25th
Awsrd-Fist prize, four second prize, two seats
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-17
WATERBURY,

Rev. William L. Boicourts new adj,
dress is, Bureau Regional des Foyers
20 Rue St, Martin, Laon 0Aisnel
France.
The condition Of Evan Hills, who is
at the home OF Ezra Sherman in South
Duxbury, has not been as favorable of
late.
The regular meeting of the Woman's
Benefit Association of the Maccabees
will be held this evening The follow
ing officers were recently elected: Com
mander, Alice Hill; lieutenant com.
mander, Bertha Cullen; record keeper.
Iva Decker; past commander, Susie
Wood; sergeant, Mary Griffith; chap
lain, Lillian Carr; sentinel, Ruth Stew
art; picket, Florice Stewart; lady at.
arms, Sadie Sullivan; captain of the
guard, Bessie Hopkins; musician, Ma
bel Woodland; color bearers, Ruth Wal
enstein, Rose Marcus; ensigns, Glen
ME Little, Angie Childs
Sidney Hills has been called to the
farm of NJ. H. johnson in Middlebury
in his work as official tester for regis.
tered herds.
Mrs, Joseph Ather has received word
OF the death of her aunt in New York
state, Mrs. Julia Porter, who formerly
lived on Perry hill
There will be a special meeting of
Winooski lodge, No 49, this evening
Work, third degree
A delightful home party was held at
the home of Luther Graves Sunday
when the children of Willis Morse and
most Of the grandchildren gathered in
honor of the 10th birthday of Willis
Morse, There were 20 present, and four
generations sat down to the delightful
dinner party.
The funeral of Franklin Carpenter
was held from his late home Monday
afternoon, Rev. George II. Lock Off
,iating. Burial was in the family lot
n the village cemetery The bearers
were j. S. Somerville, DR.. f. A.
Stanley, DIR. Fl. d. Hopkins, f. Z. Camp |
bell, r. 4. Scott and w. B. Clark |
Among those present from out of town
we're Miss Lena Carpenter of Roches
er, N. Y, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Evans
# Burlington and Mrs. Mildred Carroll
# Boston.
Among the students expected home
or the holidays are the Misses Ruth
iraves and Lois Alger from Simmons
ollege, Boston, Homer Campbell from
Albany Business college.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-17

rAhM-l9T acres. will keep 90 cows and
s IAN !, enough lumber, pulp and wood % pay
LOT y mile TO school, miles TO church
and good village terms reasonable or will
sAcnanse for small cottage house pair work
norses weighing $500 MS. f. b. House,
Barre. Vt. tel 1881. ietS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-17
IF TOO Thin
TRY BITRO-
PHOSPHATE

While excessive thinness might be attrib-
uted 10 various and subtle causes in differ
ent individuals, it is well-known fact that
the lack of phosphorous in the human system
is very largely responsible for this condition.
1t seems TO be well established that this
deficiency in PHOSPHORUS may now be met
by the use Of Bitro-P Phosphate. which can be
obtained from any good druggist in con-
yenient tablet form.
In many instances the assimilation Of this
phosphate by the nerve tissue soon produces
a welcome change nerve tension disappears
vigor and strength replace weakness and
lack Of energy. and the whole body loses
It's ugly hollows and abrupt angles, becom-
ing enveloped in a glow Of perfect health
and beauty and the will and strength to be
up and doing.
CAUTION While Bitro- Phosphate is IN
surpassed for the relief Of nervousness. gen
eral debility, etc, those taking Il who do
not desire TO put on flesh should use extra
care in avoiding fstproducing foo.s.--Adv.