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Tbe 2bbertiser Subscription Price $1.50 Per Year' Payable in Advance Published by LDVEITISING PRINTING COMIANf Laurens. 8. C. &dvertislng Rates on Applicatoin. Obituaries and Cards of Thanks: Ono Cent a Word. Eatered at the postollice at Laurens, .i. C.. as second class mail matter. VOL. 38, NO. 23 12 PAGES LAUIENS, S. C., DEC. 20, 1922 The Advertiser wishes all of its readers and friends a 1i1appy Christ * * * Pulication of Thle Advertiser will be (e1ayed one day next week on ac colint of tihe Christmas holidays. * * * When the I ,aurens har endorsed the enn: idavy of a local at torney, James 11. Su llivan, as a suitable man to be el etd as judge of the Eighth Judli '1a; disttict, it e(ndorsvd a man who, thouh icomparatively young in years, is 8:) extraordinarily endowed witi mucIl erluipment and so unuis nd . :>o.;sessed of moral courage that the -!isadvantage or youth are out wei"d by the more important qualIl h. h'lose who know him intimate ly , nfident ly plredict, that if elected, he , "I in time come to be recogniazed as a ong th. e stat( 4 ablest presiding o . %Already his ability as a law yer is recognized. * * 0 W. publish today a letter from . R. C l -. of Iltartsville, addre(ssed to The St 11 regard to boll weevil poisoni in' This is a longer article than The in ier ordinarily publishes, but we "'sider it of sullicient impoo tance to e If s iaee. It' will be observed I 1w 1lr. Cokhr Sucessfuliy :rows vot unr) ler boll wrevil conditions aie: partial to tile seetenled poison mo ' of i-ghing the weevil. II is rea Sor " found inl the article. lie lays g : ci r''ss on poisoning the early wI( to trevet a Ila rge increase in ilb. 1d croli. Iie has previously * ; it a :state-wide campaign of ear 'misonling to give tle greatest S ..to the )poisoning method. We ( ' '-ow that the state-wide cam pa will pan 011t. but we helieve I hiLt a county-wide iovement. in this (ou I for early poisoning with the sw e nod mnixture w\ol(1 be immeas urt(a profitable. t. ' utetndeot of ('onnie Maxwell (.. t te Send'! Thlinks for Mar. 1n'und (' tollet! bv dertiser. I. cek The Advertiser mailed to Re .%T. lamn icson, superin teident of 1 Connie .\Maxwell Orph:mage at .r1.d where the chIldren of ite lat.- -0. Martin are betng cairir for, t he n of $1 7:.70 'ol lectel hbi this pa - :rom friends of .\t '.\lf. rir to he. ?fray their pOnitses it- the or 1)h1. I . It will be recalled that Mr. Mar "oflicrr of the Laurens police form, was killed in the peirfrance of Ina: :luty white attempting to make an sr t of Luther Timmhons and 1 .Mom Willard, who were carrying a I load .whiskey from the North Caro lina :nountains to Clintuu ear.d that thin wvo mon are now serving sen tence'e. in the stato penitentiaty after* trial -id conviction of manslaughter. The tetter of Supt. Jamieson is as e follov s E'ditor The Advertiser:e It is rey pleasure to acknowledge at your 'rinde receipt for i!73.70. Wet noto thiat this money was collectedt soile months ago by frievnda of H. O.t Mar9i" ywho was isei wh'le in per-t form:. ce of pulblic duty als a poli1ce- 1 mnz. It..will be our. ileasure to ad mn!er this fund for the -benefit of c the c''ldren of the late Mr. Martin in such a way as to give ,threm futll benie fit anel to- carry out as- nearly as pos Sible the wishes of the good friends< iwho co-ofierated to make up thet money. Thankihig -you itncerely for your e -personal interest in this matter, Your4 veory truly, A. T'. Jamison, Stipt. and Treas. - NEORGEN CONTL IUE TO LEAVE IN LARGE NUMBJERS ~ Rleports Frrn 'Wetern Part of State Indiente that the Moedus Hass Gabled ~ Notable Proportions. Abbeville,".Dec. 16.-The emigration of negroes to western and northern epoinits from along the Seaboard con tinues in' full force," Abbeville sold. 7q tickets- to negroes leaving duringc the month dt Noenib~ir, the largest 1 number In one~ day 'being '13 to. Chica- 4 gO. Cahit 'A~s siati station I euth of Abh ville.1ingeported seillii agty tikds'e leAhes advera.geg zoef' 'e* a day. M( was around 4300. The movement seems to be to Chi cago, Philadelphia, Washington, De trclt and a scattering few to Clevelani New York and other points. The mia jority buying tickets have enough cas] to pay railroad fare iylth two or thre dollars over to make the trip on. Of ten a man will send his family flrs and hold on here until .the faiily I established in the new home, and agali the head of the household will go firs and make enough money to send bacl for his people. Those leaving belong to the laborini or- farming class, who have not mad a crop in two years anI are withou food or credit. A visit to the one-roon homes in the country discloses th< fact that the majority is living 01 baked sweet potatoes cooked in hto ashes in the d11 place. -A small heal of cha'rred potatoes piled on the heart] furnishes the family dinner. Ther, was nothing else. The potatoes wen burnt looking blut sweet and good t the taste. Occasionally this wa: varied with a pot of boiled peas. Thes, Ete dished out in tin pint cups an 'atLen With a ) spoon. Riding througl the coant'ry it is a common sight t< iee three or four youngsters sitting 1h :t .cabin door eating their dinner of 4 .ilp of peas. These families do no wei to be suffering from the experi "lce though and wh-Iien "hog killing ime cones along will probably ill Lip on fresh meat and be none the vo'se off. These people are what is known a, 'shalr criovpers." A landlord own Ale land andl furnishes stock feed, fer. tilizer and rations for the negro an 'aImily who inl turn wqrk and make . brop, and when the crop is made th >wner' an1d crol)per each take a share tie division usually being share an< share alike. This year the landown Ars are pressed to the wall aId- arl Liniable to furnish Cither fertilizer o: rations or' credit at tile iceal store 111d the negro hiais 11o choice but t< mOVe 0in. Biread is at the boiton of tile miove mnlit. There are maniy side issues o ::ourse that have a decided bearing o the ease as the fear of th Ku Kim Kan and ile superstition about til boll weevil. 'hIe negroes believe ti loll' weevil is a curse sent upon tl , aople and1l they refuse to bur1n then nr inl any way "hinder tle 1,01(d i Ais wo'k." And the burniing of th s eevil is v'ery necessary in the contro )f the pest. A reiresentative of tihie )epartmen If Agriculture illndelrtoolk to comba tlis suterstition amolng t(e leri'oes at i chuircllh lieetin, he was invited to ad 'ress by tle colo'ed Uishopi. The de partment man made a good talk an aid, "The lord had. nothing to do wit) ,ending the bill weevil here to destrol Fou r living, I the Devil did that, an 'ou've got to light the devil with fire. P'he congregation replie'd with at heart: 'esPonise of "Amen" and "Yes Lord mt one familia' with the traits of tih iegro will know they were only bein uolite to a guest, and that they wil level' burini (lie 'weevil as long as (lie: lye anid consider it "bad luck." Hut if' there' was plenty of fat-hacd ind lhack miolasses in the land, thes >therl troubles would fade as (lie aad >ws of night. The shadows, hioweve', are i'eah, an mutgoimig trains from Atlanta to th vest and north average from qno t wo coaches daily, -filled with negr'oe caving homes and fridnids to' liv miong strangers. HO~ME ORCHAR4JD WORtK p e * .9 9 9 9 * * 9 9 9 By (Y. L. Vaughan, County Agent The. home .orchards are not wha hey should ,be -in 'haurens county.r lie first place ther'e isn't enough fri roees in the average home orchard an here ai'e. Very few grapes and( es iccially bunch grapes. .lt only take little time to have a good house or hard. If you don't know how to pruni xactly as it should be done you cal se the saw and hand -pr'uner's and eu cut -the -dead limbs and the diseasec nes. You can spray fou (lie scale -an he 'worms'- and summer rots. Oooi r'uit means health 'to the faily ami specially to the children, I will ;be glad to help you with youl iruniag and spraying. if you will ie rie know your' needs. You can Still order peachl and appli rees viofy .cheap If 'you care tQ in resage your Qrchard. or sitart a nit With .peachl trees .from thIrteen to ourteen cents and apples from .six een to seventeen' 'cents you can 'af ord to have an orchard. 7 uib,. a Good feed. The bureau of plant illdtry, ftf hat nattye of the Far' East''' 'aten grass in the forni f ediI. bs coo sprohts foua yT~his lr srout een be fr able o'teFd 2R&aMl* codiS t4 oe * ig 'I ot a 4A on payirmnt of 20 pot .'ent. deposff' to responsible parties. Prices are ad, vancing rapidly. Place ol'der now. W. G. Lancastet, at Ente'prise Na tional Bank.. 23-2t For &al--Two bicycles, girls' large size, $20.00, and man's $20.00. -Phone 124 'Laurens. . 23-It-pd Walnuts-$1.00 -per 'bushel, not hulled. Also one Franklin . heater, large size. Phone 124, Laurens. 23-1t-pd Wvanted-Pea of any hkid, any quantity. See R. V Irby. - 23-it-pd Eggs-Pure Rhode laiand'Eggs. Pen No. 1, $1.50; 'Pen No. 2,.$1.00 -per set ting of 15 eggs. J. C, 43hell, Laurend. 22-5t-pd Men-Our catalog tells how we teach barbering quickly, mailed free. 'Moler Barber College,- 192 Marietta St Atlanta. 2-2-2t-pd Aoney to Loin-4Loans on farms and city property negotiated. Applications landled with the First Carolinas Joint Stock Land Bank, the Federal Land Bank, insurance companies and of.her sources. Apply to iDial & Todd, Attorneys, Laurens. 22-tf Cotton Seed-I am paying.top pric es for cotton seed, Meal and hulls for s.ale or exchange. Meal guaranteed .07 per cent pure and clean. John L. Fin ley, Moore Bros.'store. 22-5t Farms Small and Large Good farms at a rental to yield you a handsome profit. See at once, A. D. Gray, M. C. Garlington, 21-5t-pd Executors. Trespiiss Notice-No trespassing, hunting or otherwise grazing on my lands. Violators will be punished to full extent of law. S. (L. Moore, Wa terloo. 21-3t-c. Fresh Sausage-We will have fresh country sausaage every Friday and Saturday. 25 cents per pound. Ow ings & Owings. 15-tf .oney to Loan-On improved farm and city property for a period of years at seven per cent interest. 13omar, Osborne & Brown, Attorneys, Spnr tanburg, S. C. 34-tf Loans on Real Estate-Funds imme diately available irt six per cent. In surances companies, Joint Stock 'Land Bank, Federal Land 'Bank and other sources. Apply to Simpsol, Cootper & Babb, Attorneys.' -i-tf A rare opportunity to rent 'Te Caine ionie Place containing 1 1.2 acres, more or less An ideal home with all improvements. A. D. (1ray, M. V. Garlington, 21-5t-pd Executors. (Per Cent Money--Under Bahilcer Reserve' System 6 -per oent loans may be secured on city or farm property, to buy, build, improve or -pay indebted ness. ;Bankers Reserve Deposit Co., 1648 (alifornia Street, Denver, Colo rado. - 9-St Wanted-lickory logs, cut 8. 10 and '12 feet long. Highest cash price, F. 0. 13. cars your station. Write, phone or see' F. H. Caine. . I 19-St ' Cabbage VIlants-Early Jersey Wake fleld 20 cents per hundred. McDaniel Culcaniying .Plant. 20-tf Steam Pleating-Seven kinds, button making, different sizes,,pinking. Mrs. Lidie Watkins, at Davis-~Roper Com pany. ,20-5t-p'd Canades-Fresh .home-made candy for your Christmas cats. I am now making tihe most delicious, of caindies for the holidays. Let me have your order. One-half pound boxes, one pound boxes, two pound iboxes, and ive pound boxes. Wafer mints a specialty. &lrs. W., E. Meng, phoene 175. 19-5t-c Ilosir-Near Oscar Stone's, one white atid liver colored beague bitch named "Bleauty". -Reward for her return or information as 'to wherea'bouts. Car' ' 4dor4 *oodl-75 co-ds .bf sound pine slabs, 'skwedl in 15 indh'blocks. Makes 'fine stove wood. $2.00 dash per cord 'it my home. Grover C. Roper, Lau rens, Route 6. 22-6t-'pd Wanted- Hardwood timber. Will any cash for -poplar,. white .oak and ash ylpgs delivered' to .your nearest shipping point. For patticulars tele 1phone' or write kmur representative, 'ack Hi. .tDavis, at Clinton. -Hoffman Lumber Co., Columbia, .5. C. 22-5t-pld Notice of Applicatilon fot' Ellemibsyn ary Corporation. Take notice that the -'undersigned will -apply to the Secretary of the State of South Carolina at his oillp at' Columbia, South Carolina, on De comber the 21st, 1922, at 12 o'clock 'M., for a'charter for en 'Ellemosyaary' co 'poration under the name of H .M 'sion Aid -Society of 'Laurens, M. E. Chalp peli, - Sallie Blackstock, Lucy. Anderson, Corporators. Dec. 19, 1922, ' 23-1t NOTICI~ The adnmtal meeting ..f thy goiicy holderb of 'the All vile qeeniood Mutual Insurance AsociajAn will -be head 'it the associatio$'elces, Green .wod S. C., on Jan. a,'m2a, at '11 A. M, 28 lt ..J. IR. Ifliako Gen. Agt. -BBORSBINAL~ T4I ~hii is to '1jl) e tilt have r' tu ied to the oft *nd e resumed m$ ractice, 'I, Z:.~ T.D.b M1 1lme Jers'are reixtsted 'CAPT. B. L. IENDERSON PASSINiD AWAY THURSDAY 1, Esteemed Citizen of Poplar SPrings - Section DhaId Suddenly at the Home i of Ills Daughter Near Honea Path, a Capt. Berkett L. 'Henderson, one of - the county's oldest and most highly es t teemed citizens, died at the home of s his daughter, Mrs. Laurens Burts, a i few miles eait of ionea 'Path, some t time during the night or the early t morning hours of Thursday of last week.- His lifeless form was found in g bed where he had passed uwvay with L, out any .previous signs of sickness. Al t though his death came without warn ing it was not unexpected to those ' who knew that the complications of i old age -were rapidly claiming him. t At the time of his death he was 81 3 years of age. SThe funeral services were held in e Poplar Springs church, of which he a had been a life-fong member, Satur day afternoon at 3 o'clock. The ser a vices iwere conducted by his' former p pastor and close friend, Dr. J. W. 1 Langston, of Greenville, who paid a i beautiful tribute to the sterling char ) aeter of the deceased as a citizen, sol i died and Christian. Dr. Langston was t assisted by the present pastor of the I church, Rev. Coleman, and by Mr. C. - 1. Bobo, of this city, who also spoke a Few words of culogy. Interment I took place in the cemetery nearby. Capt. Henderson spent practically' his entire life at his home in the i western part of the county. In recent years, since the death of his wife, he - has lived with one or the other of Ills I children, at . his death being at the t home of his daughter' near Hlonda Path. Ile served throughout the Civil ,War, for the greater part as a mem I ber of the Fourteenth South Carolina - regiment, being wounded through the hand during the seven (lays fighting r roind Riclinond. After the war he returned to his home to take up the pursuits of peace andi had a success ful career as a farmer. He took a - prominent part. (luring the dark days ' of lieconstruction and until the later 1 years of-his life took an active inter C est in the .welfare of his state -and county. As a citizen lie was always found a leader in every good cause. Capt. Henderson is survived by four sons and three daughters, as fol I lows- Floyd 'Henderson, of Ware Shoals; James and Bob Henderson, of B Branchville; Oscar 'ilienderson, of Ltaurens; Mrs. Algary, of Algary, (t 'cenwood county; .\I rs. Wilmot t Smith, of Greenville, .and lirs. Law t rens Burts, of lonea Path. lie is al - so survived by two sisters, .irs, Jim, - Iienderson and Mrs. James A. Clardy, of this city. Pas~tng of the Seahorse. That renirkbln e fish. tlie sea horse, has been growing scarcer in the north ranges of the Atlantic coast waters. The gradual extinction of this pic turesque animal Is believed to be due to the heavy fuel oils used in vessels. I SPECKA.L NOTICES. For Sale-Cabbage lants, leading varieties, 20c -per hundred. WV. 0. Compton, Ware Shoals. 23-It-pd Cit11y Barber' Shop--Now open, over y Armstrong's iarket, Opposite p)ost-of. lice. li- cut 25c.' Clean and quiet place. J. R. Setzier. 23-5t-pd h lenry Clay Flour--Everythming eats to live. iBread is the staff of life, thierefore have It good. Buy Henry Clay flour from J. H. Sullivan, Lou rens- 23-lt-pd Notice-Our store -will be open nights until 9 o'clock the balance of this week. S. M. & E H.,"Wilkes & Co. 23.-it Coal--When in need of coal phone your orders to Gray's Coal Yard. Prompt deliveries. Phopo 229. 23-5t-pd Carolia's .Best Flour-TPumblin Shoals ground flour from Laurena Icounty. grown. wheat, makes good bread that's hard to beat. Only $60 the 'barrel while it lasta. J. 1i1. Sulli van, 'Laurens. 23-1t-pd For Sale-JNice 'Poland China and Hampshire -Pigs. See' Ed. il-licks at stable. --23-1t For Sale.-Hlarnpshire , pigs eight weeks old,; $4.00 each, Bred gilt $15. Tried sow, bred, $22.00. D. mE. Todd, 'Laurens. -23-It I For Sale--'irl's bicycle, in perfect repair, cost $27.00. First cdeck fof $7.00 geta .it, 'Ritby Totid; Laurens, 23-It Breakfast .1ell FlOur--.This splendid t self-rising flourumakes light ;biscuits and wil), please you. .Price is right at J. H. Sullivan's, Ijaurens. 23-it-pd ,Cord Wood---10 MrIt pine 'wood all - trendy cut to stovew'pod length. Pricq a deliVered '&nywhere iff Laurens $Q,0 .per ford.; .&35.Q. half drd ;' $2.00 fourt y of cordl. Phone 265. A. IDial Gray. 2394t - For' Sale--The Joos"WIlliains house - ntnd lot near tVatts; Mills- is for bale. Apply to 0. -Li. Long or F. P. McGowan L~aurens, S. C. , 23-2t-pd Kihopherd PuppIes -For Sale-White andi t-an, $6.00 for male, $3.00 for t4 male, Also Duroc pigs, six weeks old, $ 5.00 each, 0. L. Hunter, Ora. Pfe~itnt at~it'Flor-A23-It-pa Piedhen Paent:Flor-Agood all rpound higlig~raderpatent flour.'We' and' # ell you.gat less thh~n wh lo. .t ale~ ' Get i .from 3. II. ,8 -i 't e a23jit-pd a n i y1U,' haye. 50 tlaa anda 4, OI 141 Arsenate" (OI difWgetinhii aoflW00.OtVin l Habit of Catfish. *'W . .Soie South American catsh.; have a remarkable way of getting upptreamli. Being encased in a stiff arrhir; they cannot jgnp. So they (elibe'ately leave the wiater, using their sidelfIns which have sharp spines, like feet; and crawl around the falls, entering the yater on the other side-, FOR FRESH MEATS AND Prompt Delivery CALL OGLESBY'S MARKET . PHONE 232 W. R. GRACE & CO. NITRATE OF SODA . Imported direct froni SOUTH AMERICA Use it on your 00OTTON--GRtAIN-C0tXN And grow a crop. Get latest prices froi J. A. GRESHAM Greenwood, . C.,A or Nitrate Agencies, Co., Agents; Savannah, oa. IF BILIOUS TAKE N "Dodson's Liver Tone" Strai Salivating, Dangerous Ca You-Don't Lose a Day'. You're bilious. Your liver is slug gish! You feel lIazy dizzy and all knocked out. Your head is dull, your tongue is coated; breath bad; stomach sour and .bowels constipated. But don't take salivating calomel. '-It makes'you sick, you may lose a day's work. Caldmel is mercury or quicksilvgr which causes necrosih of the bones. Caloniel crashes into sour bile like dynamite, breaking it up. That's when you feel that awful' nausea and cramping. If you 'want to enjoy the nicest, gentlest liver and howel cleansing you ever experienced just take a spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone to night. Your druggist -or dealer sells We have found that counts for much, an yoursi Let MERRY Cl an HAPPY N LAURENS IjA - J.W. DUN BOXING AN4D B /'yS e Habitual Constipation Cured 1 in 14 to 21 Days "-LAX-FOS WTH PEPSIN" Is a specially r pared Syrup Tontc-Laxative for Habitual natipation. It. relieves promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to Induce regular action. It Stimulates and legulates. Very Pleasant to Take.a 60c. per bottle. Simpson, Cooper & Babb ..ttorneva at Law. WMl Practice In aq) State Courts Prompt Attention Given All Business C. E. Kennedy & Son Funeral Directors and Embalmers Motor Equipment LAURENS, - - - S. C. Dr. T. L. Timmerman DENTIST - Laurens, South Carolina Office In Peoples Bank Building W. M. NASH SURVEYOR Terracing : Leveling NOTARY PUBLIC Gray Court, S. C. SICK! CALOMEL ghtens You Up Better Than lomel and Doesn't Upset Work-Read Guarantee you a bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone , for a few cents uni(der ily personal money-back guarantee that each spoonl ful will clean your sluggish liver bet ter than a dose of nasty calomel and that it won't make you sick. Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver medicine. You'll know it next morn ing because you will wake up feeling' flne, your liver will be working, your headache and dizziness gone, youir stomach will be aweet and your 'bowels regular. You will feel like working; you'll be cheerful; fWll of vigor and ambition. oDodson'8 iver Tone is entirely vegetable, therefore harniless and can not salivate. Give it to your children. friendship in business d we are grateful for tLis wish you a FIRISTMAS dia EW YEAR RD WARE CO. ~Llk, Mgr. ATTLE ROYAL Opera House. Dec. 23rd (12 Rounds) , Grady Shs Welterwelght npa State of South Cprol na 150 Lbs. ., of PhIladelphaa' 154 L.s - ;I ingside 78e