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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Wins FirSt Place.

Mr.. u. l.. Madden spent last Thurs
day in Greenwood attending a confer
cncc Of the agents OF the Abbeville-
Greenwood Mutual Insurance Asso-
citation. The name Of Mr.. Madden was
announced at the meeting for special
honors, having won first place among
the agents in the amount Of fire nsur-
ance placed during the month Of April
The total amount Of insurance sold by
Mr.. Madden during the past month
was $217,500. He was highly compli-
mcntcd by the head officials OF the
company for his excellent work, not
only as to the amount but as to the
quality OF business. The company is
now covering sixteen counties and is
averaging over million dollars Of
insurance per month. Between fifty
and sixty agents attended the meeting
held in Greenwood last week
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Selected ns May Queen.

Miss Sara Bishop, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. G. r. Bishop, of this city
abs been selected as "May Queen" for
the celebration at Columbia college to
be held May 4th, according to an an
nouncement made few days ago
Miss Bishop is member of the Fresh
man class and one OF the most popu-
lar young ladies in school. Mrs
Bishop, Miss Harriet Bishop, Miss
Elizabeth SwitZcr and little Miss
Kathryn Switzcr will go down to wit.
ness the celebration, little Miss Kath-
ryn going to carry the train OF the
May Queen in the procession.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Out for Senate.

Mr. r. Dunk Boyd, who has served
General Assembly and who has been
frequently spoken OF as probable
candidate for the state senate, stated
last week that he had decided to en-
ter the race. This makes five entrants
already In this contest, Mcssrs. o. p
Goodwin, O. l.. Long, Phil d. Huff and
Jack Fl. Davis having previously stat
ed that they would be in the race. Mr.
Boyd said that after serving five terms
in the lower house, he felt that he was
fully capable OF representing the coun-
ty In the upper nouse and very much
coveted that honor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
on to Greece.

Mr.. George IIondros, member Of
the local Greek colony, expects to
leave in few days for New York
where he will take ship for his home
land. George expects to visit relatives
and undergo an operation on his leg,
which has been giving him much trou-
Bile since he had fall here several
years ago. He thinks that he will be
able to get relief from a famous sur
gcon in Athens, although he has had
noted surgeons in this country to
treat him. He expects to remain for
about three months and then return to
this country. 1t will be OF interest
to his friends here to know that
Charlie IIondros, who also went to
Greece few months ago has been
drafted into the army and is unable
as yet to return.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Clcan-up Day May 10Th.
Anyway, the lids on.

City Council, in formal assembly,
has sct apart Wednesday, May 18th,
as Ccan-up Day in I.aurens and on
that day all the cleaning cohorts of
the city will be put into action to
make the city as spick and span "as
the times will permit" as Senator
Dial says in speaking about being hon
est HOusoholders OF the city arc re-
qucsted to clean up front yards as
well as back yards the day before and
place the trash in recepticlcs on the
streets SO that the city garbage wagons
can come along and empty them
Mayor Richcy, in speaking Of the mat
ter last night, SAID that it was desired
to have the city as clean as possible
for Chautauqua week, May II to "a.
1t might also be added here that The
Advertisers representative was talk
Ing this piece of news down also whom
the cop "strafed" his automobile, an
account Of which appears elsewhere in
this paper.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
$500 RAISED FOR "Y"
Enthusiastic Meeting In the Court
House Monday Evening.

At a call OF r. X. Nickels, chairman
for this county Of the Y. NJ. c. A. drive,
the sum Of $500 was raised in the
court house Monday night to complete
this county's quota Of 81 900 allotted by
the central committee in Columbia.
The other $500 was raised in Clinton
several weeks ago. The meeting was
attended by about % men. Mr.. Nickcls
presided over the meeting and force
full addresses were made by Mcssrs.
Martin, Lanham and Dick OF The cen
trail committee organization. The OBJ
jcct Of the association now, as stated
by these speakers. was to extend the
work Of the Y M. G. A. to the smaller
towns OF the state and ultimately to
the rural districts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
LOOK OUT AUTOISTS!
Traffic Laws TO be Strictly Enforced
From Now On.

TGOln NOW U1ls
The traffic ordinance recently pass
ed by the new city council is to be
strictly enforced from now on, said
Mayor Richey last night. Since the
passage Of the ordinance, he said the
officers have been more or less lcnient
with traffic "traduccrs", but from
henceforth, lookout! This is the last
warning, he said.
Judging by the rapid-fire action of
one Of the buc-coatcd brethcrn mme-
diately following these warning words
of the mayor, the spirit of law en-
forcement must already have pcrmeat-
cd the force or taken Immediate DOS
ossion thereof, for as The Advertiser
representative turned to climb into
his car the laconic words were sound
ed Report at mayors court tomorrow
at H." He was under arrest, by gum.
The gentleman was very polite about
the matter. though, and may listen to
reason today.
Anyway, the lids on.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
MEMORIAL EXERCIsEs SUNDAY.
Memorial Day to be Fttingly Observed
mt the Cemetery Sunday Afternoon.

Memorial services will be observed
at the cemetery Sunday afternoon,
May the ninth, at six o'clock. Mr.. A.
G. Todd will have charge of the cxcr-
ciscs and it is hoped prominent
speaker will make short address for
the occasion. The school children arc
requested to meet at the school build
ing, at fivc-thirty o'clock and march
to the cemetery to place bouquet Of
flowers on each Confederate grave.
The Thos. ID. Lake, Jr Post, American
Legion, is invited to take part in the
exercises.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
OPERA HOUSE BIDS OPENED.
Piedmont Firm Makes Big Bid for
Opera House Lease.

""iHo"' IiIHl 4NukcS Blg 1911 Tor
Opera House Lease.
Piedmont firm made bid Of 500
per month for tho use Of the Opera
House when bids were opened at the
council meeting Monday night. This
firm was awarded the lease on consid
Grafton that they furnish suitable
bond to cover the contract The pres
cnt lcSSeeS, MesSrs. Lee Bros. & Swift
zer, will move into their new place in
The Advertiser building few weeks.
Their bid on the house was 5000 per
year, they stating in their bid that
they intended to use it only for road
shows and for pictures only when un-
usual business warranted.
The council, at the same sitting.
decided to raise the license on pool
rooms from $500 to 81 900 for the first
table and 800 for each additional ta-
bic This was done following a re-
port that parties were considering op-
ening pool room here.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
SENATOR DIAL SENDS.
GREETINGS TO CONVENTION
sen. n. Is. Dial Calls for Stand on
Principles OF Democracy. Coy. Coo
per Unable TO Attend.

per Unable TO Attend.
delegates TO the county convention
who expected the presence of Sen
n. B. Dial and Gov. r. A. Cooper were
disappointed at their inability to at
tend. Gov. Cooper sent a message to
County Chairman Power stating that
ne intended to be present, but that nc
was denied the privilege He wished
for Il harmonious convention.
Sen. Dial, who was detained in
Washington, sent a telegram to the
convention but it's late arrival pro
vented its being read. 1t was as fol-
lows:
Washington, ID. c., May 8, 1920.
TO the Iaurcns County Democratic
Convention:
| desire to extend to you my greet
ings and to congratulate you upon the
great progress our State is making,
especially along the lines of education
and good roads, but most Of all YOU
are to be congratulated upon your
strong and steadfast adherence to
Jcffcrsonian and Jacksonian princi-
pies Of democracy. If all the people
were as sound politically as we in
South Carolina, there would be no
room for the reds, /. w. w, anarchists
and other enemies of their govern
mcnt, the National progress and re-
ligion. There was never a time when
1t was more important that we should
stand true to principle The situation
demands that VIC shall see how much
good VIC can be to our country rather
than be always Gndcavoring to sec
how little effort we can make for the
up-building Of mankind. All good Cit
izcns should Enthusiastically and immc-
diatcly declare their allegiance on the
side Of sound morals and sound poli-
tics. We should encourage our pco-
pie to work hard, spend less and save
more and thus to increase the happi-
ness of the families.
The state and the union stand
strongly for your liberties There is
too much disposition at Washington
to tamper with the rights reserved by
the constitution to the states.
Prospects for democratic success
are bright, but we must pull together.
We deserve to win on our party's un-
PARALLEL record. We have accomplish
ed in six years more constructive leg
islation than had been enacted in the
preceding quarter century. Our vic.
tory depends on unity and the nom
ination at San Francisco of a man who
Will stand for principle and for
the rights Of all the people.
was gratified to hear our Gov
crnor, Hon. Robert A. Cooper, deliver
so vigorous and hcartcning a message
to the South Carolina Society of Wash
ington on Saturday evening. His
speech was inspiring and it's policy
N B DIAL,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
MINOR CASES TRIED.
Second Week OF Common Pleas
Court Presided Over by Judge

| PUerif0y.
The second week of the court of
common pleas opened Monday morn
ing with judge Jas. e. Pucrifoy, of
Waltcrboro, presiding. Cases involv-
ing very small amounts are being
heard, but the court Is making rapid
progress. The following cases have
been tried since the last issue Of this
paper:
a verdict for the defendant was
rendered in the case Of VIII S. Bolt
VS. laurcns County for damages to an
automobile. According to the tcsti-
mony the auto was damaged whom il
fcll from bridge over Rabun Creek.
its being alleged that The fall was due
to defective banistcrs. The suit was
for $3.50,
Thc next case was that of Miss Ida
Smith vs. ID. A. IIipp, the suit growing
out of trade Of automobiles The
jury decided to return each car 10 the
original owner, placing everything as
it was before the trade.
Columbus Hughes won a verdict of
$500 against II. l.. Blakelcy. In this
case the plaintiff, who was a renter
on the farm OF the defendant. claimed
that he was elected from the place
in August after he had made a crop
and before lie was allowed to gather il
In the case of X. B. Hughes VS. John
~. Gentry, where the pIaintif alleged
lhe removal from and destruction Of
property on land purchased OF the de-
fcndant, the jury awarded verdict to
the defendant.
In the case Of w. l.. Jones VS. w. ID.
McPherSon, where the plaintiff alleged
that the defendant had failed to carry
out me terms of rent contract, a
verdict was rendered for the defend
ant. Testimony in the case showed
that Mr.. Jones, after renting the land
had sub-rcntcd it to parties who at
tempted to place negroes on it. Mr..
Mcpherson ordered the negroes not
to go on the place and as a result Of
this the failure Of Mr.. Jones to repair
a house the suit was brought.
In the case Of G. Y. Hclams and
B. b. Owens VS. Hattie Oliver involv
ing the sale Of two COWS, the court
ordered the COWS returned to the
original owners, leaving the matter as
1t was before the trade.
In the case Of Erzo Irby vs. O. b.
Olsen, garage man, resulting from the
refusal Of Irby to pay what he con
sidcred an cXhorbtant charge for re-
pairs. viz, S20G, the jury settled the
case on the payment Of 500
The court was engaged last night
on the case Of J. Is. Thomas0n VS. Mrs.
b. w. Stevens, ct AL where Mr..
Thomason alleged damages as re-
suit Of collision between his auto
mobile and that Of Mrs. Stevens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
e. & w. G. TO ADD.
ADDITIONAL TRAINS
TlniH to and From GreenyilIc In the
Afternoon. no DC Given Try.out.

Afternoon. TO be Given Try.out.
An additional train is to be put
on by the Charleston q Western Caro-
lima railway, according to All an
nounccmcnt in the Grecnville papers
yesterday. The train is to leave Green
vile In the afternoon shortly after
four O'Clock and make the run to
l1aurcns and back to Grccnville. This
train is said to have been added at
the request of Grccnvillc business
men and people living along the
line of the railroad. 1t will no
doubt prove a great convenience to
shoppers all along the line.
1t is understood that the train will
be given GO days try-out and if the
patronage warrants, it will be con
t!nued permanently.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Electric Range Demonstration.

The Harncy Electric Company is
making extensive preparations FOR the
Hughes electric range demonstration
to be given at its place OF business
opposite the Dost office, Thursday, Fri.
day and Saturday Of th;g week. The
public is ordially invited &c attend.
An expert in the culinary arts will be
present to assist in the demonstration.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Many Stood Examinations.

About fifty applicants stood the
teachers examination held by Super
intendent OF Education r. n. Wilson
in the court house Saturday. or this
number over thirty were new appli-
cants. Mr.. Wilson states that certifl-
Gates for those who passed will be
mailed out In about two weeks or as
soon as tho papers are examined
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Special Legion Meeting,

a special meeting of the Thos. d.
Lake, Jr., Post, American Legion has
been called by J. McC. Barksdalc, Post
Commander, for Thursday evening at
8 o'colck in accordance with instruc-
tions from national headquarters
Plans for tho new membership drive
and other important business are to
be discussed,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Mt. Pleasant School.

The public is cordially invited to at
tend the commencement exercises Of
Mt Pleasant school Thursday evening,
May 18th, at $3.50 o'clock, and also to
the school picnic on the following
Saturday, the 18th.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
MEXICAN TROUBLE
GROWING CRAYER
American Citizens Murder.
cd by MexiCans
CHIHUAHUA
FALLS TO REBELS

Murder OF Americans Accrntuntcs
Concern in Washington over Mex
lean AmairS. American DcStr0ycrs
to Go TO Mexican Waters AT Once.
Washington, May 3.-rhc murder OF
TWO more Americans in Mexico, re-
| ported today 10 the state department
/ acccntuatcd the concern with which
officials here arc watching develop
mcnts beyond the border. There was
nothing however to indicate what en-
| tent the attitude of the Washington
government toward the Sonora revo-
lutionary movement might be affected
| by the fact that the incidents occurred
in Carranza controlled territory.
Requests for additional warship
projections on the east of Mexico al
ready had been forwarded to the navy
by the state department. While this
had no relation to the latest murders,
it was said to Indicate the view Of Of
flcials as to the unsettled conditions
prevailing in that region, nominally at
least, still held by Carranza forces.
On the border, loss of Juarcz, Of
1icial said, would be a serious blow to
the fcdcrals because Of its revenue
producing capacity. Thdy believed
complete rebel control OF the state OF
Chihuahua would bo tile logical re-
suit.
The murder Of Ebcn francis Grecn-
law and his young son by Nrexlcans
near El Orc, only 100 miles from
Mexico City, brought from the Amer-
can embassy in Mexico City a prompt
and emphatic demand that the Mexi-
can government arrest and punish the
murdcrcrs. The American government
contends that the Carranza authori-
ties were responsible for the protoc-
ton Of the Groenlaws because of the
presence Of Mexican troops in the
immediate vicinity.
The date of the sailing Of the fleet
not made public but the belief was ex-
pressed that they would be sent at
once.
Dcstroycrs will be stationed at
Tampico, Tuxpam, Vera Cruz and
Fronteras, ready TO take off any Amer
leans who may be in danger either
fro mtho Mexican federal authorities
or the rebels. The state department
were not to take any part in the strug-
| gle between factions in Mexico but
were asked for solely to provide a
haven in case Of need.
Reports were received here today
OF conferences attended by rcprcscn-
tativcs of Oregon. Villa, Manuel Pei
ae1 and Felix Diaz, which indicated
that definite coordination between the
various factions was being arranged.
Ohcial information showed that the
revolution had been planned for sew
cral months.
| Unofficial advices from Mexico City
indicate that the censorship is being
exercised more sharply than ever and
that newspapers arc not permitted to
print any news Of tho rebel activity
in the northern part OF the country.
! General Obregon has pledged him
self to protect foreign lives and in
tcrcsts if elected to the presidency, a
consular report to the state depart
ment said. Obrcgon also included in
his platform a declaration in favor Of
renewal of foreign investments in
Mexico, lie accused President Car
ranza Of violating the constitution in
assuming dictatorial powers and Of
having injured Mexico through adop-
tion of a policy calculated to drive out
foreign capital.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Address Sunday Afternoon.

Judge John S. Reynolds, Of Atlanta
ono of the most noted iurists Of the
south, is to make an address at the
First Methodist church Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock in the interest Of
the Salvation Army. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
ENGAGEMENT Announced.

Mrs. G. s. Garrett announces the
engagement of her daughter, Edmonla
Preston, to Mr.. Earle Rowland, Of
Sumter, the wedding to take place in
June.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Pay at Graded School.

The members of the graduating
class Of the high school will give a
play entitled Miss Fearless &c Com
pany" at the graded school auditorium
Friday evening, May Z,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Ice Cream Supper at Narnic.

The public Is cordially invited to at
tend an Ice cream supper at Woodrow
Wilson schoolhouse Friday evening,
May 7th at eight o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-01
TEXAS
FIRE UNKNOWN
go Ia.


Galveston. Texas. Oct. l.-(Unit-
ID Press) .-Cause and origin Of yee-
kerday's 2,00o. 900 water front fre,
ether than It started in . sulphur
bin Of the TEXAS Calf company'a
plant, today remained . myatary.
Fire Chief Ryan began an inves-
tigation to determine the exact
cause II posstbae. :
A complete check - to damage
today shows 1lO individual propefty
losers. This included many shAcks
and frame buildinss IN the negro
quarter.
Forty box carr, some loaded with
grain and cotton and some unload
ed, were burned. Yesterdays esd
mates Of $500 bales Of shielded cot
ton, stood today. Whether any a
the steamship Etna's z35. .o00 bush.
q wheat cargo can b. sslyaged TO-
day was problenAtical, but indica-
lions pointed 10 very small part
Of 1t remaining undamaged.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-01
D0|B|||1l|!|A
lD| FOR
n9A!P PR|cEs !


Minneapolis. MINI. Oct For
the ut time since Gsptember
1918, fimily patent flour eoId pnde1
The ~ par barrel mark u Soiine y
the mnls here today. At ons prin.
cipal Mill flour dropped 50 csnts
TO $3.50 a barrel, while, e anoth.
or laite flOarin4 concern = reduc-
tion rom $3.50 to 314lS was
madss !.
Br1a also declined ! do1lar I ton
at On mill, todsy's quotations be-
ing Si.oo035.o at one mill.
Chtagc, Oct, H. (United Press.
-Reqrns Of Ill commodities I'd
noru1l price Ii indicated in the
reco4 crops throughout the Unit.
cd SAtes. Joseph r. Grimm. presf-
dentpf the Chicago board Of trade
decleed today.
"Vse men Of industry. vhile
aninlted somewhat by other fae-
tors saw nothing that 70 surely
poined to the return Of normal
c0notlonS IN AL lines than the per-
fectf natural decline Of grain
prizes In the face. Of abundant
croD prospects," the statement said.
Gdmn praised the grain e.
chalges ~ important factors in
bri&ing the uncertain period Of -
ad1stment.
nod prices here have declined
IS Yer can't IN tho laxt four weeks,
Wholesale grocefs declared.
Nothing can stop the declines
unel . level i reached Approximate
Ing normal" they said.
As Csal Shortage.
Des Moines. lows Oct, 1L(Unit-
ed Press. There will be NO coa1
sh1rtage In the United States this
wtter, Colonel Deniel D. Wents
pllsideut Of the National Coal ss,
so(lattnn. declared hsss today.
The eeel 1rpductto In 4ee tn natjon
fshuW 10v6 normal, Vents stared
a1d added indications point 10 ttiG
being maintained throueh-
ct the winter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-01
OCEAN LINERS
WILL ANCHOR
m LAKE PoR IS


Chicago. Oct. Ian address ~
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h.rs.- s. "a =. uoetnAls
- :. ~ n.s Canai, VA
s.ls ~ sa.sa IS, ,svsIt 1, .oaey ON the pro
~ 49, = sne Nln.n Annual Conven-
-. - = ~ ...1 1scaa ASSOCIATION q
1gs ~ AatnortfaeA
go soasr - stress mas been piac-
-. 4 sue 1eiesstes ON waterways
~ "a 49, IEe.s Lakes 70 the Gulf,
.s s4l01yn tne St. Lawrence, and
~. s ye.seraay predicted that
49, As 49,. aaEo0rs would soon -
s.,.. ~. y it NoIla ports. said
~. 49, 49, y. ule.n, secretaly oI tne llii-
S.s .sss -sa.laI.e1es
80 ot v.sion can see the time
YEP drait ocean liners will
49, snelr nawssrs a = daily mat
se over fne mooring1
.,n =. ursat LAKES harbors.
80 a.Uussqos !, q nenter draft YES
- 49, =, W.. g WM come up
s.ss.Ssrp -. ssS.ps ,.0m 49, NeM Orieana
.."rs ~ 81. ssoal 2 nexicos nom Cen
as1.s 1 vuen Ametlc 4Ipm the
@ - 1nn tne antlpodes. Eu-
q. ev1al SAltlcrs wlu voya8e up the
z. .aIe1ce ana VII return With
S,s ,s'a a.a s.on sne aamost sexnausti-
~ ~ !, s'ue = 3 tne Misslssippl val
~ T...,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-01

Waeaaw RafkA "a. TshA AnA.n< ~
-. p.....,.. - n-,..ss 3,
- 1s - - 1
an Hont SEEMS very comptet&
The soviet troope are reported dee
inx eaatwara IN disorder IN an r.
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-. = 80. -. ..'As>A
tne roaes' VINO are IN close porsen:
Ihe result o. tne Polish victory
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so,.sa..s-: - ... s..s..sss A. -. ~, " a -
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t,rcn. -sr * -S 80. = 80 ...s..snaS ~ @ ~
rsshts. .,.sa..,.,.r~ ~ ~ ss.s.. ~.
bolsheyikf ali along the northarn
front were whipped numerically,
much to the discouragement Of
their commanders. Tho command
|er Of the 3rd bolsheviki army com
mttted suicide It = asserted. when
he realized that his command had