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New-York tribune., 1920-11-13
=. 10 Prevent Undesirables
.OEn Entering Throunh Canad.

from ne Yribane'S WASHINGTON Burcou
WASHINGTON, Nov l2.-Amcrican
consuls in Canada were instructed to-
day by the State Department to cxer
else the greatest scrutiny of passports
Of aliens who seek admission to the
United States. The State Departments
orders inform the consuls that they
must refuse to wise passports OF for
elgners who endeavor to gain entrance
to the United States from European
countries by way OF Canada.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-13
Charlie Chaplin's Wife
Receives Divorce Decree
Gets 100000 Property Settle
ment and Promises Not to
Use Name Professionally

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12.-Mildred
Harris Chaplin was granted divorce
New-York tribune., 1920-11-13

McColdrick Gains 100 Votes

The Board Of County Canvassors Of
New York County yesterday discovered
a discrepancy of 100 votes in favor of
Edward McGoldrick, Democratic candi-
date for justice Of the Sup.cme Court
in the tally sneet of the 18th Election
District of the 9th Assembly District.
In the canvass Wasservogel had been
cred tod with 303, while it should have
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Greenwood Lost to Lnurens.

The boys basketball team of the
Greenwood high school lost to the
boys from the Laurens high school by
score OF 20 to 8. The visiting five,
by their superior speed, had the bet
ter Of the argument from the begin
ming to the end, though the locals put
up plucky fight Supt Fl. NJ. Gasque
accompanied the Laurcns team which
was composed of the following boys:
Monteith Cainc, Roy Childress, Lynne
Bobo, Harry Woodsidc, Perry Wallace.
Maurice Glenn and j. r. Ellis. The
local team consisted Of the following:
George Cothran, Richard Poole, Hen
ry Hartzog, James Crymcs, Henry
Morrow and Earl ,Metts. Capt. Kline
Of Bailey acted as referee for the
game. The contest scheduled between
the girls Of the two schools was called
off on account Of the failure Of the
visiting team to appear. The next
game will be doublc-header next
Wednesday afternoon with Gray
ourt-Owings school, Greenwood In
dex-Journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Mrs. Sallic OMings.

Mrs. Sallic Owings, widow Of the
late j. II. Owings, died at her home in
the upper part Of the county near
Fountain Inn Saturday and was buried
at Harmony church Sunday. Mrs. Ow-
ings was Il stcp-mothcr of Mr. j. G..
Owings, OF this city, and mother of
Robert C. Owings and Mrs. j. H..
Drummond, Of Fountain Inn. Mrs. Ow-
ings was So years of age and a woman
Of remarkable vitality and c3timablc
qualities During the war she deeply
interested herself in the soldiers and
even at her advanced age knitted over
hundred pair of socks for the Red
Cross. Her last work before the Ill
hess preceding her death was knitting
pair OF socks for an aged friend
and spoke of this as probably her last
work when she was taken Ill.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
You DO More Work,

You arc more ambitious and you get more
enjoyment our OF every thing when your
blood is in good condition Impurities in
the blood have very depressing effect on
the system, causing weakness lazincss
nervousness and sickness
GRCVE'S TASTELESS Chill TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
ana Enrichina tho Blood. When you feel
its strengthening, invgoratina effect. see
how it brings color TO the checks and how
1t improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVES ThSFELESS Chill TONIC
Is not patent medicine. it is simply
lkcN and QUININE, suspended in Syrup
SO pleasant even children like it. The
blood needs Quiniae to Purfyit and IRON
to Enrich 1t. These reliable tonic prop
critics ncvcr fail to drive out impurities in
the blood
inc Strensth-Creating Power of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made it
the fayorite tonic In thousands of homes
More than thirty-fvc years ago. folks
would ride long distance tc get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when q
member of their family had Malaria or
needed q bodybuilding. strengthening
tonic. Ito formula Is just the same to-
day. and you can get it from any drug
store. G0c per bottle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
ID. ID. LITTLE THANKED.
Former Resident of this County Hon
orcd In Resolutions Passed by Mill
SfOckhO1dnrS

Former Resident of this County Hon
0rcd in Resolutions Passed by Mill
Stockholders.
The following reference to Mr.. d. d.
Little, who was cotton buyer at
Clinton number Of years ago, will be
read with interest by his friends in
this county, the clipping being taken
from the Marion, ~ c., Star, the news
paper Of Mr.. Little's present home
city:
AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Marion and Clnchfield
mills on Tuesday, February 2, a re-
soiutiopawas passed voting the thanks
and confidence of the stockholders to
the president, Mr.. ID. D. Little, With
his assistants, for the able manage
ment and untiring efforts in the indus
tries Of the county. He was assured
that his counsel had been able and
his business methods conservative and
speculative; that he had managed
the business to the best interest of
every stockholder, ever keeping in
mind the contcntment, happiness and
welfare of every employee.
Mr.. Little came to Mcdowell coun-
ty 10 years ago and started the cot
ton mill industry in very small way
and has developed one Of the finest
properties in the South. which has a
wide reputation for excellent product
and fair dealing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
O o o
WernS-LayelIe.

Friday night at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. j. f. Hicks, on South Harper
street, Miss Dorothy Lavelle, of West
Point, Miss, was married to Mr.. Ray
mond Weems, of the same place. The
College this year and would have
graduated in June. Mr.. Weems is a
grandson Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks. He
came to Spartanburg last week to visit
his present wife and while there the
two decided to come on to Laurens
and be married at the home OF his
relatives. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. A. 'E. Holler, of the
First Methodist church.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
is YOUR FARM FOR SALE9

II you have any land for sale. either
improved farms or untmproved acre
age, we may be able to find you pur-
chaser IL you will list 1t with our
Homeseekers Bureau.
We are receiving a large number OF
inquiries about farming opportunities
in this State and it is the purpose OF
the G. &c W. c. Rilroad to prepare a
comprehensive list OF lands FOR sale
located along it's line, to be distribut-
ed among prospective settlers, and all
persons having such property for sale
are urged to cooperate with the un-
dcrsigncd. in order that accurate and
reliable data may be placed in the
hands Of prospective homescckers
making inquiry about farming oppor-
tunities in your community.
blank form will be mailed you, up
on application. asking for the specific
Information desired.
There is no charge for this service
w. w. CROXTON.
Room ). Terminal Station Bldg,
3|-tf Atlanta. Ga
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
TO Build SeyernI Cottages.

The Iaurens Trust Company has
let the contract for the erection of
several cottages on the Irby property,
on the east side OF Irby Avenue. which
was purchased from the Irby estate
several weeks ago. Lumber, has al
ready been placed on the grounds and
work will be commenced as soon as
more material is secured and tho
weather permits
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
ASSESSORS NOTICE 1920.

The auditors office will be open
from the first day OF January to the
10th day Of February, 1920, to make
returns of personal property and all
transfers of real estate, for taxation
All male citizens between the ages
OF u and 60 years on the first of jan
uary, except hose who are incapable
or earning support from being
manned or from other causes are
deemed polls, Confederate veterans
excepted.
Also all male citizonG between the
ages Of Is and so on the 1st day of
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18

Miss Isabel Sullivan, the attractive
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Sulli-
van, and MIR. Harold w. Laws, Of
Louisville, Ky, were happily married
at the home Of the brides parents
Thursday afternoon, February 5th,
a. e. Hollcr. pastor Of the GTirst Metho-
dist church officiating. The marriage
was the elimination Of romance be-
gun during the war, when Mr.. Laws
met his bride while in the service at
GrcenVillc. After the marriage the
happy young couple left for Louis
.Nille, sSMkhere they spent week with
the grooms parents before going to
Akron, Ohio, where they will make
their home.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Pearls Mo oyster Monopoiv.

True pearls from 1-32 to 1-16 inch
in size, were found in large numbers
Oh the mucous surfaces Of recent
shipment Of tripc received In England
curfence was not unusual, but had
merely escaped previous notice. was
shown by the examination of fresh
specimens taken from native cows,
says Popular Mechanics Magazine
The pearls were soft, OF course, each
lmDeddcd I'm cyst, and apparently
developed Just rs in Il bivalvc
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Honor for Miss GRAY.

Miss Wil Lou Gray, supervisor Of
adult schools in South Carolina, leaves
Tuesday for New York to make an ad-
dress OH alumni day at Teachers col
lcgc, Columbia university, on the work
that is being done in this state by the
department Of education and the il
literacy commission to fight illiteracy.
From New York Miss Gray expects to
go to Cleveland to attend the superin-
tendents' conference Of the National
there February 2t-29.-The State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18

January, 1921, are liable TO road tax
of $l50 and arc required to make
during the time above specified and
tnclr return OF same to the Auditor
snail pay to the County Treasurer at
inc same time other taxes arc paid in
lieu OF working the roads. school trus-
tees, students and ministers are cx-
cepted from road tax.
All taxpayers are required to give
township and number OF school dis
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Notice to Colored Teachers.

The colored teachers OF the city and
county are urged to attend the next
meeting which Is to Ae held Febru-
arS 2ist, at IL o'clock. A large num-
Der was present at the last meeting
and we want a larger number this
time, as wo have an interesting pro-
gram.
S. A. r. Sweeney, Sec.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Natural inquiry.

Our little four-ycar-old girl went
with me to feed the chickens. The
1ool was quite hot and the chickens
drew their bills out quickly. said {:
lhcS ought not put their noses In
mat hot food" ''IIave chickens got
hoscS? she asked. 7 told her they
had, ana her next inquiry was ::
where dc they carry their hanlkcr.
chiefs?"- Exchange.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
"My Swcctic" Pleased.

Laurens theatre goers who failed to
attend the performance Of "My
Sweetie" at the Opera House Monday
evening missed the best show of the
season and one Of the best that has
ever been in Laurens. Max Bloom
with his company Of comely and we'll
dressed maidens and talented male
Characters kept a rather slim audi
cncc in continuous laughter through
out the evening and made genuine
hit. Never before, probably. has a
prettior and better costumcd chorus
played here and few companies have
acted with more spirit and dash. 1t
is quite true that the fight on tho high
cost of wearing apparel was carried
to novel extremes, but daintinesS and
clcvcrncss was the outstanding fea-
turc Of it all making most enjoy
able evening. Absence of programs
prevents personal mention OF out
standing features. but Max Bloom
himself was real scream and the
two little twin dancers captivated on
their every appearance. The last
scene was somewhat marrcd by the
usual and objectionable rush for the
doors on the part OF some Of the audi
encc just before the last curtain
dropped.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
EriGhtencd Irto kindlinccs

In Japan Il child Is told that If hr
seven generations; or that if h" Ei'l>
q frog ana watches It's twitchinsS in
It's death struggles, ever after III.
hand Will trcmblc when he tries
to write
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
SOCIETY.
*
We
!. X y. i. j. j. y. j. Il j. j. i. j
Mrs. Zimmerman Entertains.

Mrs L. l.. Zimmerman entertained
twelve of her friends at her home on
East Main street last Wednesday af-
ternoon, the occasion being the firma-
ton of social club for weekly
tcrnoon, tho occasion being the forma-
work and otherwise amuse them
selves. After this meeting, which was
very enjoyable one, the hostess serv-
ed delicious refreshments.
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tricts; also state whether property is
situated in town or country Each lot,
tract, or parcel Of land must be en-
tered separately
ure to mako returns on personal prop
erty and 20 per cent on transfers OF
real estate.
After the Goth Of February so per
cent penaly will he attached for fail
+ w. THOMPSON, .
20-td y
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Influenza Increases.

Dr.sJ. M. Beardcn. city health Of
ficer. reported yesterday about 60 cas-
es.ofS Influenza in the city, this being
an increase, over last wek He says
that the disease Ia more prevalent In
Tho rural districts than In town.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Gard of Thanks.
dropped.

wish to thank my friends for their
votes and support In tho campaign
just closed and to assure them that
will try to measure up to their cx-
pcctation in tho administration Of the
Office they have elected me to.
Respectfully,
w. r. RICHEY, Jr.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
o O o.
StOne-Martin.

Married at the Presbyterian mansc,
by the Rev. c. II. Sluires, Mr.. Claud
Martin and Miss Francis g. Stone,
Tuesday evening, February II, 1926.
The groom is the manager Of the Star
Pressing Club, while the bride is the
daughter Of Mrs. Fannie Stone, of this
city, and has been for several months
one of the telephone operators in the
local exchange.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Local and Personal Mention.
> s'.. -. . /,

zion. j. P. Gray, of Woodruff, was
business visitor in the city Monday.
Mr. w. q. Wilson is spending this
week in New York buying spring
goods.
Mr. Johnny Inman is among those
who are quite sick OF influenza and
pneumonia.
Mrs. J. NJ Finncy wife Of the pro
priet0r Of the Finney Hotel, is very
sick OF influenza.
Mr.. T. G. Switzcr has returned from
the northern markets where he has
been buying spring goods.
Mr.. II. G. McAlistcr left the first OF
the week for New York to buy spring
goods for the Davis-Roper Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Yeargin and
little daughter Of Gray Court, were
visiting in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Roland Mosecy, of New York.
is spending some time in the city with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. iC. d. Nose
icy.
Mrs. J. o. G. Fleming and Miss
Caroline Fleming have returned home
after spending several weeks in
Florida.
The. condition Of Mr. NJ. j. Owings,
who has been very i'll for the past
several days, is reported to be consid-
crbly rbcttcr
Friends here Of Mr. T. *. Spratt will
be very sorry to learn that he is very
sick of ilcumonia at his home in
GrecnvlIc.
Mr.. }. l., Browning of Goldville, and
Mir. Rccdcr Workman, of Clinton,
were Business visitors in the city Fri
day
Miss Loule Eichclberger has re-
turned home after assisting at the
Connie Maxwell orphanage in Green
wood for several weeks.
Cadet Paul Lake, OF The Citadel,
has been spending a few days in the
city with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
d. Lake
Pinkney Simmons, who has been
sick Of influenza at Davidson college,
has recovered sufficiently to come
home for ultimate recovery.
Mrs. j. II. Crews went up to Green
Vile Monday OH account Of the sick
ness Of her son-in-law, Mr.. Boy Wal
lace.
Mr.. II. Terry returned from the
northern markets yesterday after buy
ing spring goods. Mr.. Terry said that
hp in
that he had ever seen 1t.
Mrs. T.~D. Darlington and daugh-
sters, Misses Lucy Vance and Claudia.
returned home yesterday after spend
ing several days in Charleston with
Col. Darlington.
Mr.. John Putnam, proprietor of the
Putnam Drug Store. has been very
sick of influenza and pneumonia at his
home on Irby Avenue during the past
few days. While his condition is not
critical, still he is very sick man.
Uncle Jack" Glenn, of Clinton,
passed through the city Friday on his
way to Gray Court to see his son who
has been quite sick of influenza. He
returned home Monday as the patient
showed signs of Improvement.
Mr.. S. G. Wood returned Sunday
from New York where he had been
buying spring goods for the Wells
Clardy Company While away Mr..
Woods had slight attack/of Grippe
and had to remain indoors for sew
cral days.
The friends Of Rev. S. II. Temple
man will be glad to learn that he has
sufficiently recovered from the opera
ton which he underwent at Spartan
burg to return home Saturday. AL
though not entirely recovered he is
much improved.
.i..1
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
Preaching mt Gray Court.

itcv. c. II. Squircs will fiji his ap-
prominent at Dorroh Presbyterian
church next Sunday at p. NJ, pro-
vidcd the quarantine is lifted
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-02-18
SuiliNnll.LnMS.

O o O
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER
MINNESOTA MEN SLOW: Isl ~ =
~. TO APPLY FOR MEDALS

st. Paul, Oct. 9.-Minnesota SER
vice men are not applying for Vic
tory medals as enthusiastically as
war veterans of a number Of other
states, according to information OBJ
tanned from army recruiting officers
in the twin cities, it was announced
today at state department headquart-
ers of The American Legion.
Captain Packard, of the army re-
cruiting office in Minneapolis has
been surprised and somewhat disap-
pointed by the failure of service men
to apply for the medals" said Horace
G. Whitmore, department adjutant.
at is claimed that less. than 10 per
cent of the men from Ramsey county
who served the colors have applied
for medals. t.,
|. "Once more, post commanders are
requested to call attention to the de-
linquency. Certainly q, h e medals
should be priced and department Off
Gals of The American Legion hope
that every Legionaire will apply for
his trophy" ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
Goldfish. and Education.

Has New England, in these days of
silk shirts and fur coats, become too
proud and fastidious for honest and
nutritious Goldfish balls? The sacred
cod still swims aloft above the heads
of our wise men assembled in the re.
vered General court. 1t is no mean
symbol. 1t stands for those days of
toilsome industry and frugal living on
which New England prosperity was
founded. - 1.-THE lone fstlball'' is a
poetic, work Of creative genius Illus
trating the close relation between cod
fish and education. Fish was always
reputed food for the brains. If we
have got beyond Goldfish we deserve in
our fat folly to be the prey Of the
gougers and are entitled to no COM
miseration from any one.-Salem
News.
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rance of the booth and collected the
threepences for admission. The
swimming match, was an ordinary
wooden vesta blown hither and hthith-
er by Captain Ramsey, whose roman
tic marriage to Princess Pat created
so much stir, and the Rev. John
Stirton.
The exit from this booth led into
another in charge of Prince George,
who also demanded threepence for
his entertainment. This consisted of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
PROPOSALS FOR WOOD

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned to be opened at a reg
ular meeting of the city council of
the City of Bemidji, to be held on
Monday, the nth day of October,
1920, at o'clock p. M, for
100 cords of wood, more or less
either green cut or seasoned, three or
four foot wood sawed at both ends
and split. Wood to be delivered at
the city wood yard or at city hall as
directed.
The city council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
:. Separate bids for wood in small
quantities for immediate delivery
will also be considered by the city
clerk.
GEO. STEIN,
City Clerk.
Bemidji, Minnesota, October 5th,
1920. 4t10-9
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VOL SOIO1STS WILL
APPEAR; HERE WEDNESDAY

An exceptionally fine program has
been arranged for Wednesday evening
at the Grand theatre when Mr.. and
Mrs. Carsten Woll, celebrated tenor
and piano soloists will appear. Both
are artists of rare ability and all
who attend are assured an evening
entertainment of high merit. The
program of numbers which will be
given by this pair includes we'll
known high class productions which
are sure to please the general public.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
WANTED -,
Clean cotttn rags at Pioneer Office.
Worlds Oldest Auto Driver.

Worlds Oldest Auto Driver.
The world oldest automobile driver
has been discovered.
He Is John Crook Of Lynton, Devon
shire, England, Crook is 90 years old
and has been drlvingNa car for the
past five months. In that time he has
not had an accident and has driven
through the densest traffic in London
without trace Of hesitation or nerv->
ousnesS.
Mr.. Crook intends to start out on
a tour of France, Belgium and other
parts of the continent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
3Y':: a@&z @i>
V .. s@: N<
GOOD. BETTER. BEST"
-. CLASS MET THURSDAY

On Thursday evening at o'clock,
the Good, Better, Best" class Of the
Methodist Sunday school met with
Miss Grace listed, 1915 Lake Boule-
ward. in regular monthly business
session. After all business had been
transacted, a social hour was enjoy
ed by all. Those in attendance were
Mildred McCleery, Agnes Hamilton,
Mildred Keith Florence lMinnick,
Martha Anderson, Pearl Phibbs, Wv
ian Hines, Miss listed and J. C.. Nc
Chez, their teacher.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
ELKS' DANCE WAS VERY
ENJOYABLE LAST EVENING

The informal dancing patty held
at the Elks' temple last evening by
the Bemidji lodge proved very en-
joyable affair and all who attended
report very pleasant evening. Ex-
ceptionally good music was provided
for the OCCASION.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
CONCORDIA LADIES' AID
HOLD SUPPER TONIGHT

The Concordia Ladies' Aid Of Sven
son Lake will give a supper and auc-
ton tonight at, the Swenson Lake
school house. |Bemidji citizens are
extended an invitation to attend
Charles .BloomQuist was in the city
this afternoon in behalf Of the affair
and promises first class supper from
6 to 8 o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
MODERN BROTHERHOOD OF
AMERICA MEETS MONDAY

The Modern Brotherhood of Ameri-
ca meets Monday evening, October
II, and all members are especially
urged to be on hand. A class OF
candidates will be initiated into the
mysteries of the order. Following
this there will be dancing and lunch
for the members of the order only.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-09
PRINCESS GOT CASH
FROM CANNY SCOTS

T.. (By United Press)
/ Balmoral (By Mail Princes
Mary has been having a good time
"spoofing" threepences out of canny
Scots.
At a bazaar recently in aid Of the
funds of Crathie Church, Princess
Mary and Prince George offered their
services as boothholders. Outside
a booth was notice:
"Swimming Match Within.
Admission Sd"
Princess Mary stood at the emit