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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14
THE "WONDER STATE"

In spite Of the fact that we arc
wont to find fault with our own state
government and state institutions, and
our tendency 10 underestimate our
progress as compared to other states,
we md sometimes that people on the
outside do not entirely agree with us
on the estimate we place upon our
selves. The Atlanta Constitution for
instance, in recent editorial, called
.'outh Carolina the "Wonder State"
because OF the great things it is do
ing in the cause Of education with its
tax system and its small per capita
wealth For those who find pleasure
in placing their state at the bottom
OF the list in nearly everything worth
while, we print the editorial of The
Constitution and commend 1t as a
source Of comfort. 1t follows:
"In the Hollomon dispatch from
South Carolina today The Constitu-
tioE's correspondent calls that the
wonder State" for the reason that
she depends almost entirely upon a
property tax for revenue: takes in,
dll tolu, Olly ABOUT SO,OUO,uUU year.
and yet it is matter OF official
record that the state is actually lead
ing the south in school support, in
proportion to her per capita wealth
and white population
South Carolina has a population of
only 100000, or more than nil
lion less than Georgia She has no
private property. She is in debt, bor-
rowing each year to pay her obliga-
tions, but she pays" as she goes, alb
solutcly; and furnishes support to her
great agricultural college at Clemson
of around 100000 year; to her in
dustrial normal $4O0.0 900; to her uni
versity $250,00O. and to her military
college around 100000. She leaves
the responsibility OF common school
maintenance to the counties but ap-
lyropriates s1,000.000 year to encour-
age consultations, long terms, at
tendance, efficiency, etc, through va
rious state aid bonuses.
South Carolina, like Georgia, is
looking around for more modern and
adequate revenue system; but South
Carolina, unlike Georgia, Is not let
ting any of her institutions, education
al or humane, suffer in the meantime
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14

Carolina, making it point to come
home and vote unless he was at sea.
He was born in Laurens, the son Of a
Confederate soldier. His boyhood
was spent in Spartanburg, he has
lived and worked in Beaufort, Colum-
bia and Charleston. Surely he is q
representative South Carolinian Of
the whole state. He was educated at
Wofford and at the University of South
Carolina. where he was graduated
both from the academic and law de-
partments.
If the people would have gov
ernor who knows how to make a dol
lar do hundred cents worth Of work
who is recognized as a specialist in
saving public money, who has never
been politician but is acknowledged
to be one OF the most successful of
American executives and whose pride
in his state and affection for its peo-
pie have been the passion Of his life
"a life old in great service and yet
young in years, with abundant strength
left to give to the state as he has civ
en- it to the national, Samuel Meow
an should be their choice.
Why waste time, thought and words
on politicians when a man Of capac-
ity, a man for an emergency, might
be had if the people summoned him
Business"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14
NOMINATES SAM MCGOWAN
\ Proved Success as Business Exccu-
five for OyprCOr


tive for OyerEOr.
To the Editor OF The State
If ever in the history OF South
Carolina, the time required for gov
c"nor a man Of proved administrative
ability. that time is now. Governor
Cooper, in accordance with the in
variable custom will presumably re-
frain from seeking a third term.
For successful dealing with big
problems OF a public character no
South Caolinan perhaps has so good
a record as Samuel MCGOWAN, late pay
master general Of the United States
navy, who retired at the beginning of
this year with the rank OF rear au-
miral-the highest rank attainablc in
his branch Of the service.
Mr.. MCGOWAN earned a national
reputation for sheer business and ex-
ccutive ability. He won it first in
the American fleet sailed around the
world. The duty fell on him to direct
It's provisioning.
The world war brought tremendous
responsibilities and labor to him.
The purchases for the fleet had to
be made by him. When the war was
over he had earned the gratitude Of
the navy and of every branch of the
government and not one note OF crit
icism has been heard Of his labors
and achievements. Moreover, he in
troduced economies that saved mil
lions and tens OF millions of dollars
for the American taxpayers.
Mr.. MCGOWAN is in the prime OF life
and in vigorous health.
Though he spent nearly 80 years In
service, he never lost touch with South
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14
Quillen Again on the Job

According to announcement made by
tain Inn Tribune will resume publ
cation on September 20. The Tribune
discontinued publication early in the
year on account Of financial condi-
tions. according to Mr.. Quillen's an
nouncement at the time. Mr.. Wade
E. Boyle, OF Michigan, will have
charge Of the mechanical department
when the plant opens again.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14
LAURENS, S. c., SEPT. IA, 1921
COULDN'T REDUCE TAXEs

Elsewhere in this paper in printed
a communication printed in The State
from writer signing himself or her
self Business suggesting Samuel
MCGOWAN, late paymaster general Of
the navy, who still holds this state as
his residence as governor of the state
Business commends the admiral as
worthy executive principally. we
gather. on the basis Of his sheer bus
mess and executive ability.
1t goes almost without saying that
MCGOWAN would make a thoroughgo-
Ing governor, one who would exercise
care, discretion and great executive
ability. But we fear that voters like
Business" would no doubt be disap-
pointed in the administration he would
give for. reading between the lines of
this communication, we believe that
MCGOWAN as governor could not per-
form what Business" would expect of
him, viz, substantial reduction in the
expense Of government. Any substan-
tial reduction in state appropriations
would be brought about not by a re-
duc,ion j., pennro, odn,iris,,o,;ro ~
nensos o .p,s;s" a
others believe, but in a complete
change in the rolicy toward education,
cb.ritoh,a ,a ,,,o, ;,s.;.,.;o o,,
ana o,hor oc,i,.;,io hio ~,
b,s con,,,;,,oa ;.sa,s Eor .h.o
tbings no higoos, sh.ro &c ~
os f,nds for ,ho.o oo,sos 49, oro,
" econon,icoIlv snon, oo,.oo,,
could do con,naratiyel,. ,it,la n on
forcino fnrtbo, oooron,ias oxco,t y,
advocating . cnrto,,mont of no Gov
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Laurens County Highway Commits
sion will receive sealed bids until II
A. M. September 20, 1921. at the Of
flee Of the Supervisor, Laurens, s. c.,
on filling the east and west approach
cs to the new concrete bridge over
South Rabun Creek on the Princeton
road; and the surfacing and re-sur-
facing of approximately 720 lincal
feet
Bids will then be opened and pull.
licly read. Each bid must be accom-
panied by a certified check for Fifty
Dollars ($5000) as guarantee OF good
faith. The right is reserved to rejec.
any or all bids.
The quantities are as follows:
1.600 GU. yd. earth excavation, mean
haul not over 400 feet. 325 GU. yd
toDsoil. mean haul not over 2,200 feet.
Further Information on the above
may be had at the office OF the En-
gineer.
N. G. HUGHES,
Chief Engineer,
Iaurens Co. Highway Commission.
9-1t~A
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14
ReY. Yermillion Resigns

Rev. ]. E, Vermillion, who has been
pastor of a group OF Baptist churches
in this county for several years, has
resigned his pastoral work to pre-
pare himself further for his chosen
lifes work. Monday morning he left
for Boston. where he will take post
graduate work in the Newton Theo-
logical Institute. Mr.. Vermillion
first planned to go to Louisville, Ky,
but changed his plans during the past
few days His wife, who was Miss
Miriam Brown, accompanied him.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14
SLAYERS OF TAM DRIVER
GO TO ELECTRIC CHAIR
Continued from Page One)

in the stolen car The blackjack,
broken over young Brazell's head by
Fox was bought by Kirby the Thurs
day before the Monday morning when
the crime was committed, he testified.
Kirby exclaimed dramatically to the
jury at one point in his story, Cen
tlemen, I've got to die for this and
I'm telling the truth. There's only
one wish l want to make before | go
and that is that God will take care Of
my wife and baby"
Kirby admitted on the stand that
he had not been able to work for over
a year and had therefore been able to
contribute but little to the support
Of his wife and II year old daughter
His only defense as outlined in his
previous stories, told in Augusta, at
Leesville and in Columbia, was that
he was forced into hiring the automo-
bile, was ignorance of the real pur-
poses Of Fox and Gappins, and that
he was forced to continue with the
men in their trip to Georgia after the
through all the days intervening be-
tween his arrest and the trial Kirby
has maintained that he took no active
part in the killing, watching the beat
ing and stabbing from the back seat
of the automobile.
Kirby Still on Stand
Kirby was still on the stand when
court was adjourned at about $3.50
O'Clock, solicitor r. C. Callison to
begin his cross examination OF the
prisoner tomorrow morning at $50
O'Clock, when the trial will be re-
sumed. With the conclusion of Kirby's
testimony the defense will probably
rest. the case going to the jury fol-
lowing short addresses by Solicitor
Callison ard "a. ID. Martin, court ap-
pointed counsel for Kirby, and the
judges charge. Jesse Gappins and c.
O. Fox. also accused with Kirby of
the murder Of young Brazell. will be
I: led simultaneously, their case com
ing up Immediately after verdict
has been returned in the Kirby case
Kirby took the stand late in the
afternoon Just after tho state had
rested its case, Jesse Gappins. code
PENDANT with kirby and Fox, being the
witness for the prosecution. Gan
| pins tool, the stand voluntarily and
! contradictcd Kirby's original stor,
in essential details. Kirby, Gappins
said, was the only member of the trio
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14

She appropriated, to illustrate. in
1921. $7S4,O00 to her state hospital.
Indeed, it is Wonder State"
She never has deficit" If she needs
money she borrows it. She makes a
business proposition out of it,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14
To Stop a Cough Quick

take HAYES HEALING HONEY, a
cough medicine which stops the cough by
healing the infiamed and irritated tissues.
A box of GROVES O-pEN-TRATE
SALVE for Chest Colds. Head Colds and
Group Is enclosed with every bottle of
HAYES HEALING HONEY. The salve
should be rubbed on the chest and throat
OF children suffering from Cold or Group.
The healing effect OF Hayes Healing Honey ia.
side the throat combined with tho healing effect OF
Groye,s O-Pen-Trate Snlve through tho pores OF
the skin soon stops cough.
Both remedies arc packed In one cartoG aid the
cost Of the combined treatment 10 S5c.
Just ask your druggist for HAYES
HEALING HONEY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-14

TO Cure Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE (Tablets.) I,
stops the Cough and Headache and works of tho
Cold. E.W. GROVES signature on each box 30c
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

DR.. A. Lee Clifton, U. S. NJ. has
been spending a short furlough with
ms family and with his parents, DR..
and Mrs. j. w. Clifton. DR.. Clifton's
boat, the Hospital Ship "Solace," re-
Gently returned from Haiti. The $50
lace" left Washington, d. c., where it
has been for week or more and is
due to arrive in Philadelphia yester-
day. DIR. Clifton left yesterday after
noon to join his boat.
Rev. j. M. l.. Eckard returned ON
tuesday from visit to Mr.. Elwood
Cosden, Wilmington, formerly of
Smyrna. At the Hotel dupont Mon
day Mr.. Eckard was Ghost" at lunch
con given by the General Board of
Education of the Presbyterian Church,
Y. 5. A. The guests were selected
Key men" of the Presbytery of New
Castle.
Mr.. ]. ]. Bradley has given up his
position on The Smyrna Times and
has been succeeded by Mr.. w. Lester
Smith, practical printer who learned
his trade on the Times and was for
thirteen years or more in its employ.
Mr.. w. H. Hughes, who for several
years has been head man at SWANS
Drug Store, has resigned his position
and accepted place in the prescrip-
ton department of Llewellyn's, Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. John V. Postles, of Philadel-
phia, was visitor last week of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank E. Postles. Saturday
afternoon Mrs. Postles entertained five
tables of bridge" in her daughter-in-
laws honor. Sunday Mr.. John V. Pos.
ties, Mr.. and Mrs. Mason and DR..
Frances Van Gasken motored down
for her and spent the day in Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Calhoun, of
Germantown, and Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore c. Smith, of Philadelphia, spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
]. Rutan.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Hoffecker and
daughter, of Haverford, Pa, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Hoffecker over
Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson and
daughter, Alma, of Hillsboro, Md.
Mrs. Aaron Reynolds, Mrs. J. R. Sud
Ter and daughter, Ella, of Camden, N
j., and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones sanC
, son, of near town, were callers or
r Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Dea-
I kyne.
, Rev. Thomas Getz Hill had charge
= of the services at the Episcopa
: Church at Pennsgrove, N. j., Sunday
to which church he has been called
Mr.. Hill is looking thoroughly into
\ the parish work as we'll as opportuni
: ties held out but is reserving his de
e cision.
J. Mr. and Mrs James Seyers and Chill
: dren and Mrs Ella M. Brotton of Viii
;, mington was the guest of Mr. and Mr.
= w. H. Lurty over Sunday.
d Mr.. Robert Y. Wallen, Jr., and Nh
r Lyman Scotton motored to Baltimor
s. and Washington over the week end o.
l. delightful pleasure trip.
Mrs. Bertha Bailey Clifton enter
tanned the Afternoon Bridge Thursda
afternoon.
- - Mrs. Stoddard and children, of Wi
:. mington, We're visitors last week c
= Mr.. and Mrs. Cummins E. Speakma
= at Belmont Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Tatnall hav
~ been spending a visit with Mr.. an
y y Mrs. G. E. Grim, at Collingswood, N.
- Miss Beulah F. HAZEL spent tn
-e week end with DR.. and Mrs. w.
:. Messick.
- Mr.. George Turner, of Wilmingtol
'1I rT is visiting his family in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06

ArbOr Day Friday was observed by
the Dover Century Club by planting
two weeping willow trees on the east
side Of Dover Green, facing the State
House. The trees were placed at
either corner, replacing weeping will
low trees which for many years de-
eorated that side of the Green, but
which for several years past had be-
come extinct through decay. The
new trees were the gift of Mrs. Henry
hdgely, who had purchased the trees
Tor her own use, but donated to the
town for this special occasion. Mrs.
hdgely personally superintended the
planting, assisted by Governor Will
nam D. Denney, Mrs. R. L. Holiday,
shss Winifrde Morris, Mrs. c. c. Full
Ton and Mrs. D. F. Kinnamon. While
the trees were being placed in position
Governor Denney held them while each
lady threw in a shovelful of dirt, the
Governor also taking turn at the
shovel.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06

Work has already begun on the
removal of the wreckage of the part
Of the bridge over the Bohemia river
which fell into the river on Thursday
last. A force of about 40 men work
ed all Sunday. A pile driver has been
engaged and began work on Monday
morning, and the work will be rushed
night and day until the repairs are
completed. The bridge will be put in
to shape to carry light traffic and it is
said that work on the new concrete
bridge, abandoned during the war, will
begin the coming summer. The traf-
fc over the Maryland State Highway
which is being detoured through Mid
dletown, is unusually heavy at this
season of the year, and hundreds of
cars from both directions passed
through Middletown Saturday and
Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06
GROW MORE

If you want to grow 1-3 more
wheat, corn, oats or flax use Corbo
Lime.
JOHN P. HUDSON
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06

Thieves in Colts, Nd, Saturday
rght stole part of a ne wset of har-
rs off a colt belonging to Sidney
grenn, near Townsend. The colt
gas hitched at the side of a store.
Esley NJ. Rust has much improved
ts property on Delaware street by
yatting up a picket fence since re-
modelling his home and moving away
ae little One-story building, so long
occupied as a home by the late Miss
Clara Lafferty. His property makes
a decided Improvement to that part of
town.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06
HAVE YOUR CAR PAINTED

have made arrangements for a
dust-proof paint shop and am prepar-
ed to paint automobiles and carriages
in the best of workmanship. Prices
reasonable.
ORIE ROSE
Next to Century Club House
Commerce Street, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06

Cob Web and Shadow Social for
.,rmOnd's picnic will be held at the
..re of VIM. D. Ennis Thursday
r,ning, April 1. Everybody invited.
adv.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06

At the close of the Delaware (col-
ssd) ME-. Conference at Salisbury,
III Yesterday: J. w. Gillis was as
sned to Smyrna; NJ. H. Murphy to
1lessa and A. M. Mcdowell to Town
end
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06
WANTED

A woman or girl, fast sewer, willing
70 make herself generally useful in
tailor shop. Apply to
P. J. HENNEHAN
Phone 50 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06
,VYRNA AND VICINITY
+ Items of General Interest Gath
cred During tht Week.

,sk for Webb's White Loaf Flour.
,',,snteed satisfaction.-Adv.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06
ESTATE OF ROBERT C. WA
A
WARNER,

DECEASED
Nouee is hereby given that Letters of Ad-
WJV,nlstration upon the Estate of Robert Q.
nstner late Of Kenton Hundred. deceased.
ny ~ rirst day of April. A. D.. 1921. and all
sons indebted to the said deceased are re-
We vfslalea to make payment to the Administrator
s'ouL sa..1uL delay and all persons having demands
seS sa'lst the deceased are required to exhibit
ss;s Present the same duly probated to the
n administrator on or before the First day
mis- behalf
Ihe Clayton Bank. Administrator.
Address Clayton, Delaware
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06

The beautiful spring weather of
Sunday brought out automobile tour
is in large numbers, with the result
bat the highway traffic officers were
|Et busy all day long watching for
nsders and keeping the congested
1nts along the highways clear. In
lite of the large number of automo-
Z drivers everywhere no serious ac-
ents were reported.
u he state road is closed between
Ute Road station and Tybout's Cor
L. Caution should be used as the
|Ssing at Bear Station is dangerous.
4 alternate route is to leave Will
angton via the Market street bridge,
keping to the left south of. the cause
Tay; follow the electric car line to and
trough New Castle to Rogers Cor
Ter. The road south from New Cas-
lie to Rogers Corner is is poor con.
dtiOn.
Smyrna times., 1921-04-06

Bank, Administrator,
Address Clayton, Delaware
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-02
CLEVER COMEDIAN ON
PALACE HIP ELL

The management OF isnrw's Palace
HIP promises an exceptional enter
tninmeni treat 20 their patrons In the
hiE double vaudeville bill coming "a
that theatre tomorrow. seven acta.
Including several hcadiinrrr. being
announced. An outstanding feature
will be the offering Of IN. noted
musical comedy and vaudeville star.
Harry HineS who bills himself a.
tho ssth variety Absolutely moth.
,ng serious Aiiowesi.' ls tho subtitle
his act carries
The GypEy Trio WIN present an.
other stellar feature. Two men and
n pretty Eiri form tho trio.
a biz special added attraction
IN announced In The whiri Of
Variety" scenic musical revue.
Superstition" II the title Of n
roilicking farce IN which Bond Berry
and company win appear.
Jack and Mary Graham arc a yer.
Hn'lle pair. who include tho latos;
songs. dances and comedy in their
.FloaninEH Of fragments from
musical showu-
Ector and Dcna wfii offer a char.
actor speciality fun Of comedy rilnis.
Jack Gregory and company win ap-
pear in an exhibition Of juggling and
hoop rolling.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-02
BREEZE ALONG
BRISKLY

Treading on air. - high II was
thin air, too; gay. carefree. humming
az she went alive with Spring and
all that goes with tin fact, she
fairly vibrated happiness. Her Joy
was contagious. Everybody in her
vicinity felt a new thrill OF Joy. We
asked her the great secret of her Joy.
Had she been left a legacy Had jim
spoken the magic word, or what was
Il?
mo: but for two years I've been
longing to step into store and,
prestol TO come out completely out
fitted in everything brand new Ev.
erything trim and pretty. just as
want 1t. But, alas. ! didn't have the
million. And then saw Cherry's ad.
Saw that their store was fairly over.
flowing with lovely clothes that
could be bought on credit--bought
with only little down and the rest
as earn II. I obeyed that impulse.
and do you blame me for being
happy?
Just look me over. Happy Say
they don't spell the word big enough
to express how feel. Now I am try.
ing 10 make others happy by telling
them and giving them Cherry's ad.
dress. which is 2o7 Rialto bldg, on
Second ave, between Madison and
Spring, over the Pig'n Whistle. -
! Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-02
CHAPPED HANDS

A cook often has great difficulty
20 keep her hands from chappinF.
The many times she must wash
them and plunge them In water dur.
ing the preparation of a meal makes
The nkin very tender.
4 simple prccnution that costs
nothing but time In TO h~ sire ones
hands are perfectly dry after each
washing A dry hand Is not 20 suE.
cspiible 10 cold and will not chap a.
quickly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-02
EARLY GARDENS

II is advisable TO start your garden
early.
Tho best way. of course. II 10 SOW
seeds Of early vegetables In n hot
bed.
But you can start plants. vcge
tables and flowers. indoors.
Fifi a shallow box tor two with
rich garden soil. 20 the depth Of two
or three inches.
Sow seeds la tiny rows.
Place secd.box In warm place mot
too hot. near window 10 sunshine
can reach H. Water every morning
literally. and again more lightly
toward evening. n soil has dried.
When seedlings are NJ. transplant
20 sheltered. sunny location In yard.
covering with glass on cool days, and
with old carpet at night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-02
SAVE MONEY AND
TINE IN YOUR
KITCHEN

One source Of waste on n rms stove
Is generally overlooked II II tho
loss Of heat by radiation before the
saucepan reaches the boiling point
This is especially true In cold wealth
or and In the case OF big metal
pot.
Hot air always rises 7, r.. there
fore. possible 20 effect a considerable
saving Of gnA by covering tin sauce
pan lids with asbestos. To do this a
sheet OF asbestos one-siyth Of an inch
thick IL needed. From Il. with a sharp
pointed knife, circular pieces the
sizes OF various saucepan lids may
be cut. A hole made In the center
allows the knob TO come thru.
The asbestos must never 10 placed
over an open pot. an the steam
would soak Il with moisture. but
used as a covering for tin or gran
tie lid IL win shorten the time for
cold waters reaching the boiling
point by more than five minutes.
This is not only saving OF gas but
Of the cooks time az well.