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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that an clec-
ton, upon the question Of entering in
to contract with the Reeay River
Power Co. for period Of ten years for
the supplying of electric power to the
City Of Laurens for lighting and 9th
er purpores, at the rate Of 1-2 cents
per Nlowatt hour per month with q
minimum payment for month Of the
lowest amount due in any month of
first six months Of contract, will be
held in the City of Laurens on the
4th day of March, A. D. 1919.
The polling places and managers of
election are as follows:
J For Ward One, at the Opera House;
tAlanagcrs: Charles Hicks, John Smith
and Gilbert Tyler.
For Ward Two, at e. w. Martins
Stable; Managers: Il. w. Martin, John
Cunningham and jeff CLANCY.
For Ward Three, at Orr's Store;
Managers: Scott Templcton. Erskine
Blakcly and w. p. Powers.
For Ward Four, at Finncy Hotel;
Managers: George Hopkins, j. NJ.
t1nncy and John Langston
For Ward Five, at Hicks Stable: !:
Managers: b. NJ. Wolff. Henry Wright
and Ed Hicks.
For Ward Six, at the City Power Co. !;
Managers: Phil HUFF, +. Mac Roper
and ErSknc Todd
The polls will be opened at the hour
Iof eight o'clock in the forenoon and
closed at the hour OF four O'Clock in
the afternoon
MI electors voting in favor of en-
tcrlng into such contract shall deposit
IN the box provided therefor a ballot
on which there shall be printed or
written tho words: "Shal! the CITY of
lIaurcnS enter into the contract with
the Rccdy River Power Co. for the
purchase OF power for lighting and
other purposes Of said town for term
of ten Years? Yes.
All electors voting against entering
INTO such contract shall deposit a bal
lot on which there shall be printed or
written he words: Shall the City OF
laurens enter into the contract with
the Rccdy River Power Co. for the
purchase OF power for lighting and
Other purposes of said town for a term
of ten years? No"
No person shall be allowed 10 vote
at said election who has not been reg
ularly registered as an elector ac
cording TO law
Books OF registration for the regis
tering of voters will be opened by r.
II. Babb, Supervisor Of Registration,
at his Office in Laurcns, South Caro-
lima, on the 3rd day Of February, 1919.
and shall remain open until the 21st
day OF February, 1919, at the hour of
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
Death OF Cross Hill SOl,Ijrr.

Cross Hill, Feb. l7.-Thc first death
among the enlisted soldiers from Cross
Hill occurred at Camp Jackson last
Frlday morning, when Robert S. Turn
or passed away after seven weeks sur
fering OF meningitis. lie was the on
~ son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Turn
er of this place and his death is a
great shock and grief to the heart
strickcncd parents. His mother was
with MIN during the last week of his
sickness and Joined by the father be-
fore the end came. The body, enclosed
in caskct wrapped in the colors of
the United States, was brought to
Cross Hill Saturday afternoon, accom-
panied by an escort of soldiers and
placed to final rest in the old Baptist
Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Funeral
services were conducted at the home
by Rev. John G. Wilson, the family
pastor. Six young soldiers dressed in
military uniforms who were recently
discharged from service acted as pail
bearers: John b. Wharton, |. G. Hin,
Ernest Boazman, Walter Turner, Hoyle
Coleman and Erskinc w. Turner.
Robbie Turner was % years Of age
and Is survived by his parents and one
sister, Miss Connie Turner, to whom
the deepest sympathy Of the com
munity goes out in tender love and
compassionate SORROW. The deceased
was quiet, reserved, and inoffcnsivc
young man and was the object OF es-
pccial love and affcctiOnate care of
parents and sister While he was not
called into service on the battlciiclds
OF France he no less sacrificed his life
in the noble cause into which his
country had summoned him. When the
final Honor Roll is made up of those
who gave their all to the cause OF
world freedom and democracy on that
historic list must appear the name OF
Robert $. Turner.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
IN MEMORIAM.

whereas it hath pleased God IN His
lh',hlte wisdom to remove from our
1hiast TWO OF our beloved sisters and
most useful members, Mrs. w. C.
wharton and Mrs. G, Y. Culbcrtson
we, the surviving members Of orr n
o'es hid Society of the Waterloo Bap-
ust church, beg leave to submit the
. following resolutions:
resolved, That while we mourn thoi,,
loss, we thank God for their beautiful
example of Christian living, and pray
Hlm TO enable us to say: Even SO. Fa-
'her, ror so it sccmcth good in Thy
S'ght, THY will be done.
Second, That in the death Of orr
sisters the society has sustained a
great loss and one which is most keen
5ly felt and realized
Third. That We will ever cherish the
8memory OF our dear frcinds. and that
8the lessons drawn from tho;, livcs of
Epatlcnt faithful service for the Master
Sshall ever live in our hearts and be an
TO US.
v Fourth. THAT we assure the stricken
sh"Spanda and children and others of
3'heir dcar ones, Of our deepest sym
pathy and pray for them Gods sus-
staining grace.
Fifth, That a copy Of these rcsolu-
.tlons be inscribed upon our minute
book and a copy sent to the Grccnvillc
News and Greenwood Indcx-JIournal
1or publication and one to the bcrcavcd
families.
Mrs. Rex LanfOrd.
Mrs. Fred Culbcrtson
sWaterloo, ). {. Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
ASSESSORS NOTICE 1919.

Fhe auditors Office will be omen
from the first day OF January to tho
ShVen day or February, 1919, to make re.
.slurns or personal property and ali
transfers Of real estate, for taxation
All male citizens between the ages
E0s II and GO years on the first OF Jan
Suafy, except those who are incapable
~ earning a support from being
manned or from other causes, are
Rpeemcd polls. Confederate veterans
f6xce ptcd.
also all male citizens between the
fages OF Is and SO on the Ist day OF
sJanuary. 1920, are liable to a road tax
3pr l.5O 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-
4cepted from road tax.
aBsAil taxpayers are required to give
StoRnship and number OF school dis
stricts; also state whether property Is
5sithated in town or country Each lot
tact. or parcel of land must be en-
tered separately.
After the goth Of February so per
cent penalty will be attached for fail
tIre to make returns on personal prop.
ssrty and 20 per cent on transfers OF
j. W. THOMPSON,
15-td County Auditor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
LANFOND NEWS.

Lanford, Feb. 17-Mr. C. B. Bobo
made n very able talk or address to an
appreciative audience and all enjoyed
it very much. We were sorry to know
that our beloved pastor, Rev. j. r.
Williams was sick but glad to hear he
was better Sunday morning.
Mrs. G. l.. Waldrep celebrated her
birthday by giving her friends an old
fashioned quilting and bountcous
turkey dinner with all necessary ac-
cessories. Those present enjoyed it
extremely and wish for her many more
such occasions of pleasure and social
privileges.
Miss Lucille Moore has returned
home after visit to Mccormick.
Scrgt Eugene MIunch of Camp
Wadsworth, was the guest Of friends
here Sunday.
Miss Othcllo Johnson returned home
Monday, Feb. 1lth, from a three
weeks stay in Sparta1burg.
The Flu has visited our community
again and last week at one time there
were six members in one family in
bed with it, Mr. and Mrs. G. d. Cox
and four of their children. However.
they arc all now on the road TO re-
covcry.
Miss Othcllo Johnson also has a
slight case OF Flu and is much better
at this writing
The school is still progressing and
no new cases of Flu has developed
from these, as they kept closely quar-
antincd in order to keep school run
ming.
Miss Virginia Barksdalc spent the
week end in Laurcns with her mother.
Mrs. j. S. Higgins has been sick
with a severe cold for the past week.
Mrs. j. II. Franks visited Mrs. Moore
and Miss Thomas in Spartanburg for
the weekend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
lWHAT FRANCE HAS
Z. DONE FOR DEMOCRACY

9A france has poured out blood and
sfrcasurc to the breaking point to make
4thc world safe for democracy. America
SOWCS her an enormous debt of graft
8tudc for this and also for perfect
grcmcdy for stomach, liver and intcS-
&tinat trouble found by her peasants
Sand used with reported marvellous re-
8sults in this country. Geo IL. Mayr,
sfor many years prominent Chicago
sfhcmiSt, imports the ingredients and
sells this remedy under the namc Of
HMayr'S Wonderful Remedy. 1t is a
6simple, harmless preparation that re-
smovcS the catarrhal mucuS from the
3intcStinal tract and allays tho inllam-
smDtion which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal ailments,
.including appendicitis. One dose will
3GonvinCe or money refunded The
s Iiaurcns Drug Co., and Druggists cv-
leEyWhcrc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
GEORGE II. REID DEAD.
srominent Chnppeils Farmer Dies Of

81 neumOnia.
greenwood. Feb. 12.-George II.
seS5, a prosperous and prominent
farmer OF Chappclls, died at his rome
there Monday night, following an ILL
ness Of 4 weeks duration with pneu-
5Ilonia. supcrinduccd by influenza.
Funeral services were conducted at
y , Hodges today and intcrmcnt was made
In the Hodges Cemetery.
Mr. Reid was about 70 years of age
and has been engaged in farming and
In the mercantile business at Chap
lglpells for number Of years. He was
sactivcly in charge of his business un-
5Hl taken i'll week ago.
Nj. Reid is survived by two daugh-
atsrs, Mrs. j. l.. Webb of Greenwood,
sand another of Woodruff, and two
SONS, VIII Reid Of Chappells and
James Reid, an officer in the United
States navy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
LEMON JUICE
FRECklE REMOVER

Girls! Make this cheap beauty lotion
to clear and whiten your skin.
Squeeze the juice Of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces Of
orchard white. shake well, and you
have a quarter pint Of the best freckle
and tan lotion, and complexion beau
tillcr, at very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces Of orchard white for q
few cents. Massage t!.is swectly fra
grant lotion into the face. neck. arms
and hands each day and see how
frcckles and blemishes disappear and
how clear, soft and white the skin be-
comes. Yes! 1t Is harmless.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
Citation for Letters OF Administration,

State OF South Carolina,
County OF Laurcns.
BY o. G.. Thompson, Probate Judge:
Whereas Il. l.. Gray made suit to me
to grant him Letters OF Administration
OF the Estate and effects of Anderson
Robertson.
These are therefore, to cite and adj
monish ali and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said Anderson
Robertson deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court Of Pro-
bate, to be held at Laurens Court
House, Laurcns. S. c., on tho 28th day
Of February. 1919 next, after publica-
ton hereof. at | O'Clock in the fore
noon to show cause. If any they have,
why the said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand this 1dth day
OF February Ammo Domini 1919.
O. O.GaTIIOMPSON,
31-2t-A~ j. p. l.. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19
No Worms in u Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an un-
healthy color. which indicates poor blood, and as
rue, there Is more or less stomach disturbance
nkoVES iASIELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood i'm
prove the digestion. and act as General Strength
cnns Tonic to the whole system Nature will then
throw of or dispel the worms. and the Child will be
IN perfect health. Pleasant to take 60c per bottle
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19

ton shall make their return as to the
result thereof to the City Council OF
the City Of Laurcns as required by law.
Dated this tho 30th day of January,
A. ID. 1919.
G. NJ. BABB,
Attest: Mayor.
j. r. WORKMAN,
City Clerk and Treasurer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19

twelve o'clock noon, when the same
shall be closed.
The production of certificate Of
registration from the Board Of Regis
tration Of Laurens County entitling
the applicant to vote in the polling
precinct within the incorporate limits
or the City of Laurcns, shall be a con-
dttion prerequisite to obtaining q GER
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-02-19

tiiicate OF registration for this election
together with proof Of residence of the
applicant within the limits of the City
OF Laurens for four months preceding
the date of this election and the pay
ment or all taxes assessed against him
due and collectablc for the previous
fiscal year.
The managers conducting said cleo
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
INCORRIGIBLE GIRL
SENT PREPARATORY

Dimes Anderson. eolored, appeared
III the police Headquarters this morn
ing With his daughter Helen. axe Il
years. and stated that he had found the
girl incorrigfhle He asked Magistrate
Weieh to make some disposition Of
The child SO that she would be safe
from trouble. that she has been re-
Gently getting into 0fficer Fine said
that he had repeatedly ordered the
girl from West street. and that she
had told him that she vas old enough
MOI to fall under tie city eurfew ofdi-
nance
The girl admitted that she had mol
been home recently but claimed that
she had been at work After hearing
The diseus sion Of tie case Justice
Seleh advised the father 70 allow &
commitment To tie Home VI Good
Shepcrd for colored girls, as he felt
that she would soon BE placed under
arrest If allowed 10 90 out IN the city
again This advice was accented by
the father after 4 little consideration,
and Helen will be sent 60 the Hons
until she is wenty -one years old IN.
less she Is paroled for good behavior.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
AZ, THE PALACE TONIGHT

Alice Brady. the popular and charm
ing star, who has gained the reputa-
ton Of permitting no one 70 double
for her, viii be seen IN d dual role in
her latest Select Picture, His Bridal
Night, racing, rollicking farce,
which comes to the Palace tonight
His Bridal Night il the story Of
twins, Vi and Tiny. Miss Brady. with
her charming grace and manner and
gives q delightful charac-
terixation OF the twins In the role Of
Tiny she Is demure. thoughtful conscf-
entious, and a bit goody good BuS as
syi she il vivacious. headstrong. mis-
.chievoas, daring. Iovable, and bundle
OF pep.
Miss Brady gives each OF the twins .
distinct personality of her own They
are twins IN age and personal appear
ancs only. but not In disposition Each
is separate character, with q grip
pins. vivid. irresistible personality
You will love Alice Brady ID this pic
.ture, and incidentally the twins.
Edward Earle plays the lead and
James e Crane has another important
role kenneth Webb directed His Rri-
dal Night
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
HOSPITAL NINE HAS
TWO GAMES TOMORROW

The baseball team of the q s, Naval
Hospital will engage the fast going
Varsity Athletic Club Of Baltimore IN
a twin bill sunday at the hospital
grounds
Two good games are expected for
each team has win over the other
from their clashes early In the season,
and they are out for revenge.
Manager Moody Of the hospital team
lis very anxious Of winning both games
I'd keep up the already good record
set BY this team this season.
The medical lads are about To close
Tor this year az some OF the team are
going In civilian life IN q few days,
and unless new material shows up will
be forced to stop playing
The record Of the hospital squad so
far this season IN games played is
seventeen games won and six lost.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
fnr he Aaaoelased I,rraal

Paris, Jnly ~ The struggle be-
swesn Partisan landlords. who seck to
aonble or treble the income from their
properties. and tenants. who arc un-
abss to fnd vacant apartments at any
ssasonabse price. has reached dead
lock
House owners refuse 70 extend
leases Or ID advertise FOR rent apart
memsa that have been vacated Ten
rats unable To lind new quarters re-
guse to move at he behest Of the land
lords, whiie the courts have ceased to
aistertain applications for wrifs Of ex-
rRIglon. there not being enough pro-
cess servers to handle those already
issued.
Fifty thousand notices to yacate
were served on tenants for the end Of
lhs second quarter OF this year Such
noaices we're received BY all the ten
ants or some apartment houses, show
iaE how generally landlords have
sought To increase rents The extent
on the movement has provoked the
passage by the Chamber of Deputies
or bill extending for two years all
verbal leases made since the begin
ming Of tho war Leases made prior to
the war already we're protected By de-
Csees and previous legislation
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
GOOD DEEDS OF X OF g.
IN WAR ON OTHER SIDE

4
The good done by the Knights Of
Columbus during the war cannot be
appraised in figures alone neyertile-
less tn the report oil their expenditures
for the year ended June 30 last there
are Items which are specially illumi-
mating because they are typical Of the
spirit In which the organization did
its work. Thus it spent iii this country
/, lone $1,000, geo for free creature COM
forts for soldiers, ali amount larger
than that spent for similar purpose
by all the other organizations partici-
pating in the United War Fund Drive
The total disbursements Of the
Knights for the year were si6,794,-
552.4I: for collection, care and general
administration OF their funds they
spent sl66,619.76 They maintained
nearly 500 buildings iii this country,
and overseas they had $50 points Of
contact with the troops. including 125
clubs and huts Of substantial size.
Their activities stretched around the
globe In a belt covering Siberia, Alas
ka, Hawaii, Panama, Porto Rico,
America and Europe
Altogether the Knights of Columbus
have lived up to their name and have
reason to he proud of their record
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
F,lned For Disorder

Complaint was made last night BY the
Greek keeper 81 d culored restaurant
on Calvert street Of the disorder Of
John Richardson, who had been to
the establishment and acted HI an I'M
seemingly manner Officer Fine went
10 the place to arrest Richardson. who
fed The policeman pursued him. dis
charging his pistol In the air To fright
zen the fugitive The pistol shots had
the desired result and the officer took
the colored man to the police station
where Justice WEIGH imposed 4 fine u
Sll75, including costs
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
TIMoNIUM FAIR NEXT
CONTINUED From Page one)

Thursday Is Governors bay, and In
addition 10 Governor Harrington. the
two candidates for that high position.
Hon. Albert w Richie and Hurry w
Nice, Will attend on Thursday night
81 Z o'clock there will be marathon
race
Friday Is Mayors Day, when the
mayors Of Baltimore and of the nearby
cities and towns will be entertained.
There will be benefit for the boy
scouts ct night
Saturday Is carnival day and night.
This Will be d day OF fun from the
opening Of the gates In the morning
until they close late a night All dur
ing the week the fair VIII be open
until late and 500 arc lights viii be
used to illuminate the great midway
and the grounds
And the amusements features this
year are so great and 40 numerous
that those who go during the day Will
want To attend at night as we'll The
y sEurphy travelling exposition has
been engaged and ii will present q
score or more great features There
will be ono big free act, that Is said
10 eclipse any other 81 its kind and
tina performer - girl
she Ii Miss Margaret Stanton,
known al over the country as the
sDivlng Venus. and who Is said ID
esen excel Annette Keliernan In her
diving feats, one Of her stunts being q
plunge from q 125-foot ladder into q
tank OF water only feet deep.
She also has number OF acrohatic
and trick diving stunts from d spring
board She will give her performance
twice daily, at 1 and 10 p m. In the
center OF the grounds
Among the other features OF the
Midway are the wild animal arena. the
mosordome, with It's death-defying- rid-
ara; the Busy city. which is 4 wonder
Of mechanical work; Prof Bristol's
great society horse show; Happy
Jack. the worlds biggest man. who
tips the scales at 7Ss pounds: Won
derland, with lis freaks and animals:
No Mans Land, with It's thrills: Poi-
iyanM Sheba: Cullen's famous min
strais: 4 circus sideshow Monkey
land: dag and pony show. and other
attractions.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
ST. BARTHOLOMEW DAY
CELEBRATED TOMORROW

Tomorrow Is. ST bartholomew i
Day, and viii he celebrated III the
ritnalistic churches. ST Bartholomew
is supposed 70 he the Apostle called
Nathaniel, his surname being Tolnlai.
thus. Har- Tolmai, the son of TolmaL
He preached the Gospel In Armenia
and india, and suffered martyrdom by
being fayed alive hence he IS always
represented with d butchers. or cur
rier's fiaying knife.
AT Croyland Abbey 4 curious GUS
tom exists. or presenting laying
knives to all visitors on this day. This
Iis the anniversary 81 the fearful mas
sacre in Paris of protestanfs In 1872.
ST. bartholomew displaees st. Swithin.
for:
Ian the tears ST Swithin can cry
st. Bartlemy mantle wipes dry
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
Eastnort II. e. chnrcl,

Usual services viii bd held tomorg
row at Eastport Methodist Episcopal
Church. the REV. ]. i. Walsh. pastor
In the morning al the II o'clock sery.
ice. the pastor will preach and ali the
evening service the preacher will be
the Rev Walter Gelston Mcneil. ID. ii.
former pastor Of the First Methodist
Episcopal Church, this city, All are
invited
The usual afternoon service ait 3
o'clock will be held al Edwards Chapel
at Camp Parole.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
building Improvements

Robb Combs. 81 the firm R0bl
Combs Company. coal dealers. Is hay.
ing two more houses buff at sfurras
Hill One Of these Is on Murray ave.
nue.. where Mr Combs has alreads
built number 81 houses which have
been sold and are heing occupied b
their new owners. MI. and Mrs comhs
living IN one Of them.
Another house now under construc-
ton for Mr. Combs Is on Southgafe
avenue, adjoining the property of q
w Mnnford This viii be Of colonial
type and the one on Murray avenue
wiz be q stucco cottage.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
First N. Il. Church Services

Tomorrow all the services as usual
will be held al First Methodist Epis-
copaI Church. State Circle Ia the
morning a II o'clock the pastor, ReY
III. w Burgan. will preach on he
Kindness Of Obed MeIech At s p.
M. the sermon theme viii be q he
Religion oT Obadiah. brotherhood
Bible class and church seacol at 2 q
M The public IL cordially invited s.
ALI the above services
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
CoIIege A,enae BapIIsI ChurcIl

The services for tomorrow at tfle
College Avenue Baptist Church, tht
Rev. Jno. s. Sewers. pastor, the serv.
ices viii be as follows
10 a nj Sunday School superinten.
dent. III. II, Hall.
Ill a. M Morning Worship; theme
THE Foundations Upon Which Our
Civilization Is Based viii They BE
Destroyed p
The pastor. Rev pr. Jno. 5. Sewers
is home from his vacation and will
preach at the morning service There
will be no evening service.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-08-23
boulevard Receiving Cont 0f Tar

The surface of the boulevard be-
tween Annapolis and Glen Burnie Is
being tarred This coating OF tar helps
the road bed and LAYS the dust.
During the process Of tarring the mo-
florists are apparently much peeyed,
and keep on the boulevard as much
Eas possible