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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-22
Steam Shovel Arrives.

o-tdW SHOVEL NrfIVeS,
The seventeen-ton steam shovel for
use on the deep waterway excavation
Is on the railroad track here II vii
be switched around - the CresCcn.
company siding thence across tho
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
no TRY GOSSETTS
AT SPECIAL. TERM
Governor Cooper Orders Extra Ses.
sion Of Court for First Week of
April at Abbeyillp,

sion OF Court for First Week of
April nt Abbeyille.
Following a conference here Thurs
day between Governor Cooper and So
licitor Blackwell, it was stated that a
special term of court will be held at
Abbeyille Monday, April s. for the pur-
pose Of trying Kenneth Gossett and
John Gossett, the two men who are
charged with criminaly assaulting the
two young women near Abbevillc last
Sunday. Governor Cooper was on his
way from Greenville to Columbia and
stopped over in Laurens for a few
hours when he held conference with
the solicitor of the Eighth circuit.
The two Gossetts were arrested fol-
lowing the release from the penitcn-
tiary Of the two Greenwood boys pre-
viously charged with the crime and
who were found to be thc wrong
parties. The Gossetts were identified
as their assailants by the young girls
and hurried to Columbia for safe keep
ing.
The young men, states a Columbia
dispatch, admit having been in Able
vile last Sunday and taking the two
young girls out riding. The boys are
first cousins. Kenneth Gossett is the
younger Of the two, being about 81
years Of age, but is married. John
Gossett bears good reputation in
his community.
Kenneth Gossett, whose assault is
said to have been successful, claims
that he did not get out Of the auto
mobile. John says he walked back M
the road short distance to Long
Cane bridge with the other girl. where
the car was first stopped. When the
latter two came back the girl who re-
mained behind in the car with Ken
meth, the other girl says, came run
ming down the road crying, Gle has
ruined me-" Kenneth denied last
night that he had made further ad-
vances than laying his hands on the
young woman.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
Lafayette Henderson Dead.

Mr.. Lafayette Henderson, an ex-
Confederate veteran and highly re-
'spected citizen OF Barksdalc, died Sun
day, March If, and was buried Monday
afternoon at Warrior. He Is SURVIVED
by one son, Reuben r. henderson
of the same section. The deceased
was member Of the Gray Couri
Methodist church. During the war he
served in Company c, James battalion
and was wounded at Cold Harbor. He
was in the nth year OF his age and
had been in declining health for some
time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
HIGHWAY OFFICE
TO OPEN SOON

State Higway Engineer Informs Sec
retary Of Chamber Of Commerce that
Offices will be Needed by April Is.
Capt. j. Roy Pennell, state highway
engineer, in replying to a letter from
ALISON Ice, secretary OF the Ibcal
chamber of commerce, states that the
department expects to open the divis-
ion highway office here about April
18th. Capt. Pennell states that he
VIII need at least one office for the
forcc at first and would like to have
an option on an adjoining Office until
January 1st. When the letter was
written, he had not secured tenders
Of Offices and said that he would like
to get into communication with any
one having suitable offices to let He
may be written in care Of The State
Highway Department, Columbia, S. C.
AS already published, Laurens Is to
be made one OF four division Offices to
be maintained by the state highway
commission under the revised act
passed at the last session Of the legis-
lature. For the prese1t, one Division
Engineer with an assistant will be in
stalled here with the likelihood of a
larger force being added later. The
office here will have supervision over
all state aid work in this section of
the state. The three other Offices will
be located at Florence, Charleston and
Columbia.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
BOMAR NOT TO RUN.
Candidate for Congress In 1918 An
nOunceS that He is Out Of the Race,

HVuhCSS thtU lIC ~ Vut OI TIC ItCp
Horace j.. Bomar, of Spartanburg
candidate for congress in 1918 against
IS. j. Nichols and ID. B. Traxler and
mentioned as a possible candidate this
year TO succeed Mr.. Nichols who has
announced his intention not to run
has given out a statement in Spartan
burg saying that he would not be in
the race this year.
With the announcement of Mr.
Bomar, only two avowed candidates
are left in the race, d. b. Traxler and
j. j. McSwain, Of Greenville. However
numbers OF names are being put for
ward as likely candidates when the
campaign opens. 1t has been rumored
that Judge II. S. Sease Is considering
entering the race as is A. e. Hill and
Ira G. Blackwood, all of Spartanburg.
The congressional germ does not
seem to be working as yet in Laurens
and Union counties, though neither OF
them have given up claim on the Of
fice. j. j. McSwain is a native of this
county besides having many relatives
here and no doubt is counting strong
ly on support here On this account.
Interest in the race for the United
Estates senate has taken on added
impetus also during the past week be-
cause Of the announcement by Geo.
Warren, Esq, Of Hampton, that he
would be in the race against Senator
II. ID. Smith. Junius II. Lilies, at pres
ent Lieutenant Governor. has an
nounccd that he would not be can
didate to succeed himself.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
Place Of Meeting Changed.

The Presbyterian churches of the
counties Of Laurens, Abbcville, New
erry and Greenwood will please take
notice that the place OF meeting for
Auxiliary has been chang
ed from Old Greenvalc church to
Greenwood Presbyterian Church.
The first session will begin at 4
o'clock Tuesday April 9Th. Send
names Of representatives and time
of their arrival to Miss Louise C.
Fleming, Greenwood, S. c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
DEXTT Of J. RhEIT REID.
Died at His Home Here Wednesday
Night After Brief Illness.

NlBHt AItcF IL bCle1 lllnCSSs
Mr. ]. Rhett Reid, well known and
highly respected citizen OF Laurens,
died at his home here "Wednesday
night about nine o'clock after an ILL
ness Of several days. Death was due
to apopleXy. On account of the brief
ness Of his illness very few people
knew Of his condition so the announce
ment OF his death came as great
shock. The funeral services were, held
at the Laurens cemetery Thursday af-
ternoon, the services being conducted
by Rev. S. II. Templrman, pastor of
the First Baptist church, assisted by
Rev. G. II. Squires, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church. The following
acted as pail bearers: C. A. Power,
Hicks f. OwiDgs, Laurens G.. Philpot,
l.. G. Rolf, j. r. Ellis, and r. w.
Briggs.
The deceased was 5 years OF age
and was twice married His first wife
was Miss Minnie Pinson and OF this
union four children survive: Mrs. A. b.
Mathis, Of New Haven, Conn; NJ.
F., and Tom r., both travelling sales
men, and Coy, student at Furman
university. His second marriage was
to Miss McKittrick OF the Hopewell
section Of this county. OF this union
three small children survive. He is
also survived by his mother, widow of
the late s. Warren Reid, besides the
following sisters and brothers.: Mrs.
r. l.. Bailey, Of Clinton; Mrs. Laurcns
Lanford OF Spartanburg county; Jas.
II. Reid. OF Texas; Sheriff S. C. Reid,
and John t., OF this city, and Walter
H., who lives on the Greenville road
Mr.. Reid was a member OF the police
force here for several years and more
lately has been employed in the store
OF j. NJ. Philpot, where he was first
| stricken Tuesday afternoon. He had
| many sincere friends who were great
| ly shocked at the news OF his death.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
MRS. MARY BOWEN DEAD.
Greatly Beloved Woman Died mt Ad-
yanced Age Monday Morning. Fun.
cral TOday.


cral Today.
Mrs. Mary Crosswell Bowen, widow
Of the late John j. Bowen who was
station agent here when Laurens was
just village, passed away at the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. r. e. Copeland,
on South Harper street Monday morn
ing about $3.50 o'clock. Mrs. Bowen
had been in declining health for some
time but hope for her recovery was
not given out until few hours before
her death.
Mrs. Bowen was 70 years Of age and
the daughter Of VIM. j. Croswell, Of
Sumter, The family came to Laurens
about forty years ago and have been
closely identified with the city since
that time. All OF the boys of the fam
lily took up their residences elsewhere
after they becam grown, but Mr.. Bow
en- died here while his widow and
daughter have since resided here. Be-
sides Mrs. Copeland, the deceased is
survived by four sons: J. j. Bowen,
Of Raleigh, N. c.; j. d. Bowen, OF
Summerton, S. c.; W II. Bowen, of
Hamlet, N. C., and B. c. Bowen, Of
Toledo, Ohio. The first three arrived
in the city Monday morning just after
the death Of their mother, while the
last named is expected this morning in
time for the funeral. The following
sisters also survive her: Mrs II. T..
lDinkins, Of Sumter; Mrs. j. J. Ragin,
of Asheville, N. c., and Mrs. Alex
McBce, Of Greenville.
The deceased was a consistent men,
ber Of the First Methodist church and
a very lovablc character. Even in ad-
vanced age she did not lose the charm
Of manner and sweetness OF disposi-
ton that made her favorite with all
whom she came in contact.
The funeral services are announced
to take place at the residence this
morning at II o'clock. Interment
will be in the Laurens cemetery.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
CROSS HILL CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY
w. II. Austin, Prominent Citizen OF
Cross Hill, Found Dead in Bed Yes
terdny Morning.

We - AuStiu, IIOHfntIt SlIlZGn on
Cross Hill, Found Dead in Bed Yes.
terdny Morning.
wv. II. Austin, a prominent citizen
OF Cross HILL was found dead in bed
in the early hours of yesterday morn
ing. His wife was awakened about
three o'clock by muffled sound com
Ing from her husband and on arising
to discover the trouble found him al
ready dead.
Mr.. Austin was about 65 years of
age. Besides his wife, who was a Miss
McSwain. he is survived by two broth
ers, DR.. j. d. Austin, OF Clinton, and
K. A. Austin, of Cross Hill, and a sis
ter, Mrs. w. H. Leaman, Of Cross Hill.
He had no children.
The funeral services are to be held
this morning at Liberty Springs Pres
byterian church, of which he was an
officer for many years.
The deceased was well known all
over the county and had many friends
who will regret to learn OF his death.
He was a man OF an upright character
as well as scholarly attainments and
will be missed in his community.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
.Lmniors Give Dolly ShoM.

The members OF the Junior Red
Cross in the first. second and third
grades of the City Schools will give
doll show in the high school audi
tOrlrm on Friday, March Goth, the
proceeds from which will be given to
the Junior Red Cross fund. An admis-
sion fee of FIVE cents will be askcd
The doors will bc open from 10 A. M
till IL NJ. A prize will be given for
the most attractive doll.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
UNABLE TO AGREE
OVER MIR. THURMOND

RenOminated by n-UndcrstO0d
Edgefield Lawyer Is Opposed by Sen
ator Dial. No Action Expected.
Washington, March 1S.---An impasse
exists In the senate with regard to the
confirmation Of District Attorney j.
William Thurmond, of the Wetsern
district of South Carolina. Some time
ago Mr.. Thurmond was renominated
by President Wilson on recommends
ton OF Attorney General Palmer, the
department Of Justice having found
the Edgefield man a competent official.
Senator Dial, 1t Is understood, is un-
willing to agree to the confirmation OF
Mr.. Thurmond, and the result Is that
the denomination will probably not be
| acted on by the senate before the ex-
piration OF the present administers
tiOn.
A renominated appointce remains in
Office until rejected by the senate or
until a successor Is appointed; hence
the outlook Is that Mr.. Thurmond will
remain district attorney until March,
1921, at any rate. After that time,
IL a Republican administration comes
in, he will doubtless be superseded
with little delay. If the Democratic
forces win, the action OF new Dem
ocratic attorney general and prcsi-
dent as to filling the position would be
problematical.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SOLDIERS.
\ Number OF Scholarships to be Civ.
en- EX-SOlaicrs by Y. N. c. 4.

4 Number OF Scholarships to be Civ.
en- Ex-SO'aicrs by Y. NJ. c. A.
j. McC. Barksdalc, commander Of
the local post Of the American Legion,
s in receipt OF letter from Eugene
II. Pendlcton, State Supervisor of
Education OF the Y. NJ. G. A., advising
him that there are still n number of
scholarships available to cx-soldiers
Of the World War which may be Sc
cured by Laurens county men. The
scholarships are provided out Of a
fund left over after the close Of hos
TILES and are being equally distribut-
ed over the United States. However,
IL any section fails to take advantage
of the fund provided for it, the fund
is placed at the disposal OF another
part OF the Union.
Any cx-soldicr desiring to secure
one OF these scholarships may secure
full particulars by applying in per-
son or writing Chas. f. Fleming, Post
Adjutant at the Palmetto Bank.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
EBERT GOVERNMENT
AGAIN in POWER
German CounIer Revolution
Fails
MUCH DAMAGE
is WROUGHT

German Capital Resuming Normal
NLffc. Outside of Capital, However,
Signs OF Spartacan Activities Cause
Uncasiness. Move to Placate So
cialtstS.
Berlin, March 21.-The government
iof President Ebert, which left Berlin
week ago when DR.. Wolfgang Kapp
and his reactionary troops entered the
city, is again in power in the capital.
President Ebert and the members of
his ministry reached here at II o'clock
this morning from Stuttgart, and soon
afterward the order for a state Of in
tensified siege was withdrawn.
Meanwhile the signs and symbols
of the kapp dictatorship, the wire
cntanglements and the barricades
were being removed. Public services
have in measure been rc-cstablished
and it is hoped that Berlin will soon
resume it's normal activities, though
it will be long time before the dam
age wrought, material and moral, will
be repaired.
a cabinet council delibcrated
throughout the afternoon to deter
mine the steps necessary to brina
Germany back TO her position prior
to the revolt. This, it is believed
will require considerable maneuver-
ing and delicate handling, for the in
dependent Socialists and workmen are
making heavy demands for conccs-
sons. to which they feel they are en-
titled because Of the commanding
position some OF the groups hold in
other parts Of Germany outside Of
Berlin. The situation in parts of the
country appears serious. From the
group OF industrial centers on the
Rhine and the Ruhr district continue
to come reports Of Spartacan agita-
ton. In several places, particularly
in the Ruhr districts the Spartacans
are said to be in absolute control.
Here their available force is estimat-
ed at 10000 men.
Concentrations Of loyal government
forces, however are taking place, and
their arrival at the scenes Of disor-
der is expected to bring quiet.
The future position Of Gustav
Noske, minister OF defense, is the
subject Of discussion. While his res
ignation has been demanded by the
radicals, it is considered probable
that he will retain his position for a
time at least in order to restore the
confidence OF the Berlin population
generally.
Tcrc are rumors that later Noskc
and DR.. Mueller, who are represented
as pcrsonifying a system Of policies
which has failed, will be omitted
from the new administration. Pres-
dent Ebert who is protected by the
constitution will undoubtedly remain
until after the new elections 1t is
declared that the new cabinet will
include active representatives OF la
bor, Carl Rudolph Lcgien, president
Of the Federation OF Trades Unions,
being named for chancellor
| SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SOLDIERS
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
Mlgway Commissions to Meet.

The highway commissions Of Lau-
rens and Greenwood counties are cx-
pected to meet in Laurens next Tues
day morning to discuss the crossing
point on the Saluda river Of the road
connecting the two county seats.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
Dusiness Woman's Club.

The Business Woman's Club Is to
have social meeting in the rest room
OF the court house Tuesday night at
$3.50 o'clock. All members are urged
to come and bring @ friend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
Oyster and Meat Supper.

On Friday night, March 26th, there
will be an oyster and meat supper at
Friendship school building. The pro
ceeds will be used as a benefit to the
Y, w. A. The public is corlially in
vited to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
Preaching at GRAY Court.

Rev. G. L. Squires will fill his regu-
lar appointment at Gray Court next
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
Meeting Nf u. ID. c.

The ]. b. Kershaw Chapter, U. ID.
c., will meet next Monday afternoon
at four o'clock with Mrs. j. IT, league.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

nesday evening at the sorority house
on University Alumnae of
the chapter entertained on Monday
afternoon at a tea in the home of Mrs.
Margaret Reid, Fourth avenue. There
were rs guests.
Formal appointment featured the
dancing party given on Monday eve
ming in the Guild hall by Alpha Theta
chapter of Delta Gamma. Autumn
We're used in abundance in
decorating the room and the sorority
shield lighted the room for moon
lights. Presiding at the favor table
was Mrs. w. A. Mcintyre. There were
twenty couples.
Tonight Alpha Theta chapter and
its "~rushees' have beef invited to
the home of DR.. and Mrs. G. a. Alb
bolt. SOS Hamline avenue. for IAN
evening aroun the fireside." Miss
Marjorie Moore will be hostess in
formally in her home to Delta Gamma
members n rushee on Wednesday
night. A marshmallow roast is to be
enjoyed.
An old fashioned "County Fair" is
to be held this afternoon in the
Alpha Phi house, 1908 University ave-
nue.. between the hours 4 and 6
o'clock. There will he fortune telling
and booths displaying many attrac-
tons. On Wednesday afternoon a
formal party is to be given in the sor-
GRITTY house. Miss Catherine Allen Of
Lisbon, N. D., who is here for rush
ing, will be an out of town guest.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
Rushing in Full
Suing on Campus

OF pleasing variety are the formal
and informal functions which are be-
ing given during Rush week" for the
university "rushees" and this weeks
calendar includes among it's fore
most social events several attractive
teas. %luncheons and out of doors
picnics.
At the Country club on Wednesday
evening the Gamma Phi Beta sorority
will give a cotillion party. There will
be favors for eac dance and punch
is to be served throughout the eve
ming. Autumn. foliage combined with
the sorority colors, brown and mode,
will decorate the club, and hours will
be from 8 to IL o'clock. These are
the -patronesses: Mrs. T. D. Cameron,
Mrs. T. j. Smith. Mrs. c. Z. Ladd,
Miss Nellie Martindale, Mrs. c. N.
Barnes.
Tonight the Gamma Phi Betas will
have an auto picnic at the Ryan
grove south of the city. Actives,
pledges and rushees, numbering
thirty, will take part. Dancing will
be enjoyed at the Ryan farm home.
On Monday night a vaudeville party
was given in the home Of Miss Gladys
Haagenson, Reeves
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy
Bangs, 513 South Fourth street, the
~patronesses of Alpha Phi chapter Of
Kappa Alpha Theta will give a bridge
tonight at which rushees OF the chap
ter will be honor guests. a fudge and
pop corn party is to be given on We'd
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
Low SPEED A1RsHIp PLANNED.

Cardiff, Wales. Sept. 9.-(Mail.)-
L~ow-speed cargo airships for towing
other aircraft were suggested by
Wing Commander T. r. Cave-Browne-
Cave in an address before the engi-
neering section Of the conference Of
the British Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Science held Here.
When no speed greater than IS
miles an hour is required. and when
reasonably favorable weather can be
waited for, cven small airships can be
used for transport owe otherwise inn
possible country, he stated.
1t has been demonstrated that air.
ships with a gas capacity ranging from
10000 to 2,400. 900 cubic feet can
transport at low speed from Ola to
4S.1 tons when used as airships' with
crew and machinery, and from la to
So tons when used as dumb" vessels.
Such an airship service, the com
mander said. would be of inestimable
value in civil engineering, such as the
construction Of railways nld in pros
pecting for old and minerals by trans
porting material. 1t would be possible
to land one or two men or even a
survey party by means OF sings from
q strong wire while the airship was
practically stationary,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28
Committee Named :
For Finance Drive

There is every indication that the
finance drive which the Y. w. c. A.
is to hold in Grand Forks next week
is to be one OF the most active ever
conducted in the city and today a
committee of workers who will be in
charge of the drive was announced
by Mrs. Guy B. Fairchild, general
chairman, Giving further assurance
of it's success. =.
The drive will open Monday. Octo-
Der 4. for a seven day size and dur
ing that Ime committee members
and representatives will visit the
homes and business establishments in
the city in the interest of the local
Young Women's Christian ~associa-
ton.
The assisting committee includes
Mrs. M. G. Olson, Mrs. H. O. Bird
ston, Mrs. Thomas f. Kane, Mrs. H.
K. Chidlaw, Mrs. c. Z. Wright. Mrs.
Il. f. Sherman. Mrs. w. e. Begg, Mrs.
r. Z. Bridgeman and Mrs. A. Nj. Lom-
men. ---. +- #E H aa
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-28

The ladies of st. MAry's Altar so
ciety are making arrangements for a
chicken supper to be served in the
church basement or Wednesday eve
ming, October 6. An invitation is ex-
tended to all members of the church
and congregation and to all friends
interested to attend. The social COM
mittee of the altar society will be in
sist with arrangements. Serving will
begin at $3.50 and continue until z
O'Clock.
The Bethel Young Peoples society
will meet this evening in the church
parlorB at s O'Clock.
The following program has been
prepared by the Misses Bertha Lunde
and Amanda Midland:
Devotionals-IIildur Hermanson. .
Reading Of the Minutes-Verna
Skaug.
Vocal solo-Belle Rude.
Observation-Disclosures Kilen.
Duet-Rev. Engebretson and !.
Gilseth.
Reading-Johanna Fryhling.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. M. Aandahi.
Address-Rev. Engebretson.
Selection-Belle Rude.
Closing Prayer-Emil Rude.
The usual social hour will follow
the program and Mrs. /. Gilseth. who
will be hostess for the evening, will
serve refreshments.
The society extend a cordial invita-
ton to all persons Interested to at
: tend.