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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22

py young couple have the best wishes
and hearty congratulations Of their
host of friends here
Mr.. Hiram Burdette had the misfor-
tune to lose his residence and all the
household furniture by destructive
fire last week, the family barely escap-
ing with their lives. We learn the loss
was very heavy, as they only had Il
very small insurance. They have the
sympathy Of the entire community in
their loss.
Prof. Fred d. Cox, and Miss Jeanette
Cox. members of the faculty of the
Burroughs High School in Conway.
have returned home to spend the
Christmas holidays with their parents.
Mrs. c. ID. Cox has returned home
after a very pleasant visit to her sis
tors. Mrs. Bycrs and Mrs. Randall, in
l!entGrsonvilc, n. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Langston spent
tho weekend with their daughter, Mr.,
and Mrs. j. II. Patterson.
Mrs. G. l.. Waldrop and Mr.. j. F.
Waldrop went to Hondersonvillc sat
urday TO visit Mrs. II. r. DeShiclds
who is very sick. She suffered a fall
which dislocatcd her hip and she il,
no. expected to recover the shock in
her weakened condition However W.
nope She will recover and be spared
many more years.
Miss Elizabeth Martin. OF Ora. spent
'no weekend with Miss Garry Fowler
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
SEARCH BEING MADE
FOR PAT w. MAJOR
Rockil Hill Nan Missing Since Las,
NcdncSdny.-Leftf for Charlotte


ROCK Hill, Dec. 1S.-Pat w. Major,
Woii known resident, who moved here
from Anderson year ago. has been
missing since Wednesday afternoon
and all efforts to ascertain his where
aponts have been unavailinE. accord
ms 10 admission made this afternoon
~ DR.. j. p. Major his cousin Wednes
day Mr. Major was in Shelby on busi-
mess with G. p. Williams and s W
Parrish Of this city. On the return
trip he left the car at Kings Mountain
SAVING he was going to Charlotte.
Since that time he has not been seen
although Inquiry has been made IN
charlotte. Spartanburg, Grccnville and
anderson and members OF the family
arc completely at a loss regarding his
disappearance. He asked that his Fam
ily be notified of his intention ia snond
ednesday night in Charlotte, but
when he failed to show up THURSDAY
n'eht or as was his custom to either
telephone or telegraph homo when u,
"aS unexpectedly detained members
OF the family became uneasy and fear
nc suddenly became i'll or temporarily
d'nentcd and is among strangers IN
Whom he Is unable to explain who ae
Is. Today 1t was decided to make the
matter public in the hope that some
one might be able to furnish q clue
aS TO his Whereabouts. Members of
the family, DR.. Major states are aware
OF no reason for his Disappearance c
ana those who were with him on tho
ulp Wednesday say he was in his
dSnal jolly mood during the day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
BE LIBERAL

a statement issued bv tho con,p,;.
tee of governors after ,ha coyorr
of many states adjourned thei, mootinn
at Harrisburg, Pa, several weeks aro
carries ont the idea OF mutual helm
ana cooperation which should pcr-
Vade all business relations in the
present S'rlnsency if the best interests
- Oo"E are to be served. The
80" w ''Fcs 10 get ahead Of his fell
III '"eHs man or secure himself
' "'' iiohest creditor by exact
'i'' oi''E Goes MS creditor
""'ch ne may not re-
1own ,. ~ '""'S a chance on bringing
rouni,,. ' 81" 'he "hoie com
ana Soma i,d.n "''''n ''Derahty
The sta,cnon, m'"'o AVOID.
governors as ,iyon 49, o'''''.''ee 0!
IS as follovs; :
lie. cverv ina,v;d,a 49,
10 help and encmraee ni, '
Let there be a complete n,oh,,,s. snuoi
Of the financial and spiri,ua, asse,s =,
every community No,,ho ~, ,''''''s oi
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
SAYS COTTON GRADER
SHOULD BE Used MORE
District Supervisor of Cotton Grader
Work Yisied Laurens Last Week.


Mr. e G.. Parker, in charge Of cot
ton grader work in this state, visited
Laurens last week to inspect the work
being done by the local cotton grader,
Mr.. Rush. Mr.. Rush was in Clinton
inspecting cotton there and was not
able to meet Mr. Parker, but the lat
ter went over the situation here with
local ueoplp. lie expressed consider
able disappointment that the services
of the grader hero were not being
more generally utilized and urged the
farmers to carry their cotton to him
before selling or storing.
He wrote out & statement TO the
farmers before his departure and il is
printed in part as follows:
- was very much surprised upon
my visit here today to find the small
number of farmers taking advantage
OF the Government Cotton GradinS
service. very few in comparison to
other points where government grad
60
some farmers mere "harrS'and'
49, "N'''',' ~ ~ '''o '''".''!s '''e'l
so''oh "''"o'' H"'l''s II grace" at an
my may 'e s"> s''"i l''.''e' : p"'
''o> 'i'''. '""''' nay
~"
PAID for If this cotton burned? Well,
hn No, 1,n m -,
" '''' O' o''''' '''''' '"e 'o''o''
c,, ,,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
.

Lost. dog, male white with
large brown spot around one eye.
Named Bull. Reward. Notify Thos. +,
Jones, at l,aurens Hotel 23-2t-pd
Taken Up.-Small Jersey COW last
Wednesday. Owner can get same by
paying costs. w. NJ. Hinson, S. Har-
per 81. 23-1t-pd
For Sale-New automatic Winchcs-
yer shot gun II guage, price $4,000. d.
Il. oda. 23-1t-pd
For Sale.-Dry oak wood, cut and
split for crates or stoves, SlO per
cord delivered. b. II. #. Todd, Barks-
dale Station. 23-3t- pd
For Sale or Exchange have a
few monographs which we are now
oifering at attractive prices. Will
trade for pianos, organs or other
things. They are real high quality
monographs and will play any record
made. T. b. Sumcrel, East Main st.
231t-chd
Wanted-To buy hcifera. Will wont
about fifty in all Fat or lean. j. w,
Henderson, Jr.. Laurens, S. G.
92-1t-pd
Trcspass NOtlce--.Ni! pcrsors are
hereby forbidden t. hunt o. otherwise
trcspass on my .ani. Wm. Frances
Wcathcrs 23 it'd
Wanted-To trade touring car for
light truck. T. Is. Sumerel, East
Main street. 23-lt-chd
For Sale.-Two COWS, fresh in milk.
Both with heifcr calves about ten days
old Thursday. One reg: tered Jersey.
S. j. Burns, Gray Court, Rt. B
23-1t-p pd
Found.-s5 bill. Loser call at Ad-
vcrtiser office and prove ownership be-
fore Christmas. r. l.. Walker.
23-1t-pd
Used Cars and Buggics.-We have a
f"w used cars, Fords, Maxwells and
OVcrlands; also some buggies and
wagons, either new or second hand.
Will sell cheap or trade for other
things. 7. B. Sumcrcl. East Main
street 23-1t-chd
Farms For Remit have two nice
farms for rent with good buildings
and new dwellings. d. e. Todd.
23-5t-pd
For Sale One Richmond heater,
practically new. SIS cash. Mrs. r. e.
Richards, Farley Ave. 23-lt
NOticc-Have your cars washed for
Christmas. II. b. Sumercl 23-lt-chd
lost.-On public square gold stick
pin, heart shaped set with pearl and
opal. Finder will please return to
Advertiser Office and receive reward.
23-1t-pd
For Rent. Three rooms on South
Harper street with all conveniences
MISS Maggie Martin. 23-1t
Lost-Strayed- Jersey COW.
horns broken II. c. Fleming, I.aurens
23-1t-pd
For Rent Three first, floor rooms
partly furnished. Write Room"
care The Advertiser. 23-1t-pd
Fer Rent Good four or five horse
farm. known as DR.. c. A. Saxon home
place. See J. NJ. Philpot. 22-3t
Wanted-To buy one peacock and
two hens. M. L.. Copeland. 22-tf
For Sale-One new Ford touring
car. Clyde T. Franks. at Farmers Ma
tional Bank 2l-tf
For Salc.-Ono secondhand mahog-
any case piano In good condition. J.
s. Machon. 21-5t
For Sale Six horse power gasoline
engine. Waterloo make, comparatively
new. Price s75 ID. -. Todd. 2l-lt-pd
For Sale-I have for sale Ave good
mules; will soil at half the price that
| stock dealers will charge you. See me.
| will give you terms y. f. Todd.
21-5t-pd
For Rent.-Five horse farm w. j..
Fleming. Ora. 9. C. 16-tf
Now on Hand-Bunch Of fresh
horscs and mares. Come and see
them at old stand in Laurens. W. H..
Wharton 13-tf
Picture Fremes--Any size, both
square and oval with plain or convex
glass. Good assortment picturo
moulding inst renniNad Michnla Cfn-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
AoW big New YORK urucery Firm
Keeps Down Rats

NFoome & Co.. Butter & Cheese
hcFchants, New York City, says: I'VE
keep itAT-SNAP in our cellar all the
t.me. 1t keeps down rats. We buy
~ oy the gross, would not be without
II. Farmers use RAT-SNAP because
rs pass up all food for RAT SNAP.
Ehrcc sizes. 35c, CSC, ande$l.25. Sold
guaranteed by Laurens Hardware
Io.. Putnam's Drug Store and Ken
nedy Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
To Santa Claus

Gray Court, S. c.
Dec. IS, 1920.
Dear Old Santa:
am a little boy just six years old.
go to school at Hickory Tavern. I
want you to bring a little train. little
automobile, some oranges, apples,
oranges candy, mats and fire crackers.
and just lot of things to me.
Gray Nelson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Mayor to fill out
the uneNpircd term of w. r. Richey,
Jr., and pledge myself to abide by the
results Of the Democratic primary
election w. II DIAI.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
Mr.. Fred White Says, Don't Idle ne.
cause You Only See One Rot.S

ala, pretty soon I found my cell
Lar fnll. They ate my potatoes. After
trying RAT-SNAP 1 got dead Mats.
Ihe rest later. They pass up the Npo
tatoes to eat RAT-SNAP." II there
are rats around your place follow Mr..
whites example. Three sizes, Csc,
Coo. and $1.25. Sold and guaranteed
Laurens Hardware Co., Putnam's
J!ag store and Kennedy Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22

l hereby announce myself a candi-
GATE Tor Mayor to fill out the unexpired
term Of w. R. Richey, Jr.. resigned.
and pledge myself to abide by tho re-
suits Of the Democratic primary.
c. r. BISHOP
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
Had Him Long Time.

My little brother, six, was asked how
old his grandpa was. and he answered ::
II don't know how old he Is, but
know we have had him q very long
time."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22

hereby announe myself candidate
Tor Mayor of Laurens, and pledge my
self to abide by the results of the
Democratic primary. PHIL d. HUFF.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
ANNOUNCEMENT

hereby announce mysef a candi-
cate tor Mayor OF Laurens and pledge
myself to abide by the results OF the
Democratic primary.
JOHN A. FRANKS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Mayor of Laurcns and pledge
myself to abide by the results of the
Democratic primary.
GEO. c. HOPKINS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-12-22
Notice Of Lost Certificate of Deposit

NotIce oI IOSt tcTtITChte Of deposit
Notice is hereby given that Certia-
cate of Deposit No. 0, dated October
30, 1919, of Bank of Mountyille OF
Mountville. S. c., issued to VIM. NJ
Pinson, deceased, has been lost or
misplaced and that will make appli-
cation to said bank for duplicate CT
samo on Thursday, December 80,
1920.
Miss " ra Pinson,
A, inistratrix.
MouEtville. s. c., December 49, 1920.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-05
DELAWARE BOYS FOR I. S. NAVY

A new campaign for recruits for
the United States Navy in Whining
ton and throughout the state has just
been opened. Up to this time the
number of boys entering the Navy
from this state has not come up to
expectations, and special efforts are
now being made to bring the advan-
tages of Navy enlistment home to ev-
cry young man in the lower counties.
This special work has been intrust-
ed to E. J. Seller, Chief Gunner's
Mate, and c. II. Martin, Chief Turret
Captain, both of whom are in Navy
service, and have come up from ap-
prentice seamen through almost all
the grades. These men have been
their wide hIiO wi " Ss;assc sc &C NavY condi-
tions and because they themselves
have made good in the ratings thru
which they have passed. Captain f..
r. Naile, in charge of the Philadel-
phia Station, to which Wilmington
and the state of Delaware is attach
ed, feels that they are amply quail
fed to show just what Navy training
means. One of the first things under
taken in the drive will be a poster
campaign. and this will extend not
only to bill-boards, but also to trucks
and other vehicles. Merchants will
be asked to aid and business men
will also be asked to allow Navy
stickers to be used on their corre-
spondence.
c. H. Martin announced today that
they were in touch with Navy head
quarters in New York, and expect
soon to have in hand a number of
very attractive films showing differ
ent aspects of life in the Navy which
they will be glad to offer to associa-
tiOns, organizations and societies.
These films, besides showing differ
ent phases of life among the enlist
ed men, are also fine specimens of the
moving picture art, and are enter
tanning as well as educational.
r. J. Seller, attached to the sta
ton in Wilmington in the Law Build
ing, states that the Navy Recruiting
Truck will be brought back again
and will be sent down the state, stop
ping at all of the principal towns and
carrying the message Of the Navy to
the young men in those counties.
Both Seller and Martin, in talking
of the advantage of the Navy to young
men, laid special stress on the oppor-
tunities now being offered in the var
ious mechanical branches. Firemen,
men of electrical knowledge, radio |
operators and mechanics in all bran /
ches are wanted. Seller and Martin /
are enthusiastic boosters for the Ma
" and believe that the number of .
Delaware men who will enlist will
,e much greater as soon as the full
Of the service are known
o them.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-05
THE STEEL TRUST OF AMERICA i.


THE STEEL TRUST OF AMERICA is responsible for
the holding of the United States position in business
where possible feel that the real interest of
capital will protected Without this assur-
revolution and destruction of all business would have
followed quickly. This great American business inter
represented by the United States Steel Corporation, is
all business, and the firm stand of
Judge Garry stopped the Of demands made by
labor agaors which would have ruined the business Of
this country finally brought all countries in
the world 1t is well known and admitted fact, that it
is necessary for great aggrgons of to be form
into controlling business that the greatest
fit may to all interests, well to the money in
vested But for years past before the there
great clamor the dissolution of all trusts and scat
ering of their interests. and the attempt carried to
the Supreme Court for decision In the matter of the
Standard Oil sort of a compliance with the desires
Of the government at that time demanded dissolution
effected since the price OIL gasoline and
other products Of that company have mounted high in
price to the The beef packer have recently
been ordeded dissolve what this will
the only time tell, but it is certain that
the cattle will have saddle the in the
end, or that the consumer will be called upon to pay.
But the United States Steel Corporation has won a fav-
orable decision from the United State Supreme Court
which the people generally will applaud. That body
fused to order dissolution of the Steel Industries basing
its opinion upon the public interests served that
this interest might be jeopardized by dissolution The
steel trust far in its history. has proved be good
for the manufacturer for the laborer the
and for that should be let alone until its
ord iustifes regulation the business in
eTests OF the country.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-05


PROHIBITION WILL NOT DOWN and the liquor in
erests making fight which will keep the question
before the people for years The beer and whs-
key manufacturing Of the wet states of New
York Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Wisconsin are es-
pecialy active bring Of questions before the
COURTS and the Federal District instances
in states where the sentiment strong the manufac-
ure and sale Of alcoholic drinks have made decisions
which adverse to prohibition which give the oppo-
sition the chance carry the contest into the United
States Supreme Court where it get its final decision
In the fight against liquor history repeating itself and
the rulings Of the Supreme the old question of
States Rights will be gone again in the present at
tempt to overthrow national prohibition From every city
in the United States and Canada where the prohibition
laws in force there unanimous record Of the great
decrease in drunkenness and the police records Of ar
rest have fallen off from sixty ninety per cent while
the people generally in better physical as well as fl
nancal condition. We're it for the manufacturing in
terests composed Of the and dser interests there
would not be single instance Of open opposition to
the prohibition laws It is the people who prosper nan
cay by the degrading OF human beings thru alcoholic
drink, who making the fight thru the courts to nh
fy the prohibition laws and it well that there are band
ed together twenty and states pledged to sup
port the United States Government TO fight for the main
tainance Of the prohibition laws This country is bet
ter place for all the people to live n since the enactment
Of prohibition laws Help maintain them for the bene
fit Of the country Every mother interested that her
son or daughter be not victim Of alcoholic drinks Every
parent opposed to his child falling temptation from
ne social custom of drinking every business every
private interest knows that sober and women can
ana 90 perform more and better than the habitua
or even the occasional driner Be vigant for the main
ainance OF local option laws; its your work to perform
20 do not walt for another to do It,
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-05
SAFETY FIRST ON THE FARM
BY Frank A. Huntington

While so much is being said in the
newspapers and by lectures about
safety rules as applying in factories
mines, street crossing in cities, on
children's play grounds, etc, why
isn't it a good time for farmers to con-
slider accident prevention.
Every summer in this locality news
papers report accidents caused by
farm machinery striking stumps or
obstruction in fields being plOwed,
cultivated or cropped.
For instance, last summer an eld-
erly man was killed by being thrown
off his binder against a transmission
chain which caught his clothing and
drew him into the machine. The ac-
cident was caused by a stump against
which the binder struck while cutting
wheat.
After the accident the field was
cleared of stumps. But why wait un-
til some one is killed or severely hurt
before thinking of a cleanup? Why
are so man people prone to lock the
stable after Dobbin has been stolen?
Another farmer near me nearly lost
a leg due to his mower guards catch
ing on a low, hidden stump in the
grass he was cutting. An artery was
severed and he had a marrow escape
from bleeding to death
OF course, the stump should have
been marked in the early spring be-
fore the grass became high enough to
hide it, or better still, / believe in
blasting them out and being rid of
them forever. The stump that caus-
ed this accident was taken out after
it had done the damage, but why
wasn't it disposed of before?
The safety societies are trying to
teach forethough; trying to impress
on people how much better it is to
avoid accidents than to hire doctors to
patch up damaged parts or under
takers to bury victoms of avoidable
mishaps. A good rule on the farm or
anywhere else is: Play safe first and
last longer. Il
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-05
S9GGGE SSG9TGGGGGEE FGR + GR ESGGGiHfE G'SGGGlHE TixFFATEEs

Don't wait for an Income Tax man
to pull your door bell or your coat
tail He is too busy these days to seek
you out; but he is where you can find
him if you need his help"
This bit of advice is contained in a
statement given out today by Collec-
tor of Internal Revenue, H. T. Gra-
ham. The statement continues:
Everybody who had an income dur
ing 1919 must now determine whether
his or her net income was sufficient
in amount to require an Income Tax
return. The best way to find out is to
get a Form 1040A and follow the in
structions printed on it. That form
will serve as a reminder of every
item of income; and if return is due.
il tells how to prepare and file it.
One of the important points to keep
in mind is that persons net income
is found by a computation prescribed
in the law, and that each item of in
come from every source must be con-
sidered, unless specifically exempted.
Another thing to remember is that
the personal exemption allowed tax
payers by law has no relation what
ever to the requirement to file a re-
turn. This exemption is not to be
considered until a person has figured
out his net income and determined
whether it was sufficient to require
him to file return. Then, if return
must be filed, he should read carefully
the instructions for claiming exemp-
ton, and complete his return.
If in any doubt on any point as to
income or deductions, a person may
secure free advice and aid Deputies
stationed throughout the District.
Many banks and trust companies are
also furnishing similar service dur
ing banking hours.
Early callers are getting better at
tention than those who rush in Just
before the filing period ends on March
18th. Taxpayers can help the govern
ment and themselves by coming early
for any needed advice or aid. anq ny
early filing Of returns ana p@shneN1s'
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-05

IT is NECESSARY that go after what we want
strong the other fellow will grab OFF the best and
leave nothing the chaps who honest This IS es-
peciav true as to locating permanent concrete
roads opening up the waterways Lower Kent coun-
y wants running east and west at the lower end
of both the Milford and Harrington districts We want
and have the road running across the northern
part of Sussex County RehObOth and, with this es
peca concrete completed the northern part OF Sus
southern part of Kent counties will be in po
son go right ahead producing more and better crops
fruits poultry, grain and vegetables Of all kinds and
sending them the city markets by auto trucks at
proft which will bring back to the farms those folks
who have gone the large cities in past to make
their fortunes good roads available this section OF
Delaware will bloom like the and prosper like the
Standard But do not forget that we must have
the Chneoteague Canal and inland waterway brought TO
the Mspilion River Keep your attention fix
ed upon water, road railroad for need them all
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-05

DOES MILFORD NEED COUNTRY CLUB? YES.
decidedly YES has been made by some of the ac-
of Milford to get expression Of opin-
ion people Milford who would be benefited by
having Country Club with golf and other forms of mod
exercise and where amusement could be enjoyed
all the year. There and women in
Milford would live many years longer than they will
present conditions. With opportunity for out
golf the which goes with that splendid
game. the tissues of the body would be kept healthy,
strong vigorous the fresh air help to restore the
vitality up in the Offices the and in the lazy
habit of lounging home Country Club will be worth
far than it will cost to the and women of Mil
ford So you the letter with its
post card. look at this proposition from broad
unsefsh view and your reply will certainly be fav
orable the proposition Milford does need Country
Club. and every active business and woman
who can afford for amusements once
each week, will find the club a great blessing There is
splendid site right at the edge of Milford consisting Of
more than sixty acres, which will afford the Country
Club with its beginning You money makers interest
of all in this for it is your lives which will be
heightened, and your happiness which will be made
greater thru this opportunity Just think the matter
away the simple amount Of cash it will involve to
establish the Country Club in Milford.