Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Makes Home Baking Easy POWDER Absolutely Pure Tho only baking powder matla from Royal Grapo Oroam of Tartar HALUMpNO LIME PHOSPHATE SIX NEGROES LYNCHED " IN FLORIDA TOWN \ Dozen Armed .Men Wont to Prison House and Scoured Release of No* rjroos with Hofens Telegram and Shoot Them Down. Uike City. Pia., May 21.?Masquerad i ? as olllcors of tho law, a dozen men appeared before tho county jail at o'clock this morning and presented u bogus telegram to the credulous 16 your-old son of the sheriff, orderhif the releasn of Mark Morris, Jr., Jerry i luslo ami four other negroes, whol bad been held for safekeeping on the) ' Li rgo of murdoring B. B. Smith, kii mill man al Wadcsborough, Lean <?. ? mty, and wounding another white ii n named Register, on May 12. The men. Who had COtUO from Tal iiflssee to Lake City in automobilen, I . led the negroes about a mile out i ? of Lake City and COUpolled the t) - roes to stand in a line. About ten men commenced tiring with Win ; ?tera and pistols until every one of i1' sis bad been riddled with bul lets. The liritiK lasted about a ball' hour, and a few straggling citizens at daybreak found the negroes butcher ed beyond recognition, just after the automobiles left the scene of the lynch ing. Came From Capital. Tlie men who planned the killing of the six came overland from Tallahas see, a distance of 106 miles and cov ered most of the distance at night. It Is possible that the occupants of the two automobiles were never seen from tho time they left Tallahassee until they returned. The plans of the men were the most daring, and hut for a curious combination of circum stances would have never been accom plished. The sheriff of Columbia county was out of tho city and left the jail in charge of the boy. who. aroused in the early hours of the morning, allowed the six negroes to he taken from the jnil without know ing the sinister purpose of the mob. The telegram which the leader of the mob showed the boy was sup posodly from tho sheriff of Leon county and stated that the sheriff had received intimations that a mob was hclng formed in Tallahassee to take the negroes from the Lake City jail. The message ordered that the men be carried further south to frustrate the suspected mob. The telegram appear ed authentic as the six negt'OOS have been moved frequently, Vetaal Details I nknoun. The actual details of the summary execution oi Iho negroes are proble matical, for residents of Lake City knew nothing of the lynching util a fusllade ol distant shots were heard. A few citizens went in tho direction of the noise and found the negroes, imt nil traces of tin* mob were gone By some it is believed that the negroes were to b? hung hut resisted and were instantly killed. Some indications of a struggle lead to this belief. There was strong feeding in I.eon county against the negroes, as tho men shot were prominent. It was proved at the trial that the negroes had established an arsenal and were prepared for trouble. The negroes were first taken to Talla hassee and then to Live Oak for safo kcoptng, and brought hack to Lake City six days ago. Phone 244 When you want the very best things to eat at the most satisfactory ,prices. LOOK THESE OVER Fresh Cakes of all kinds, fine for Picnics Nabisco Wafers, Pickels of Every Variety and the Very Best Olives. Clean Stores, Clean Goods and Clean Methods make a big difference. Let us show you. MAHAFFEY & BABB Laurens, S. C. Some Things That The Other FellowHasn't 'Tours Truly" Pork and Beans, Royal Scarlet Salmon, Kellogs Toasted Corn Flakes, Quaker Corn Flakes, Grape Nuts. We believe that we are carrying the fanciest line of groceries in the State. Come in and let us show you. The daintiest kind of sugar wafer sandwich. A beautifully embossed chocolate cake with creamy vanWla filling. These are just three of the sunshine specialties from the "Bakery of a Thousand Windows." There is a cracker for every sort of occasion, and a flavor to suit every taste. Let us show you. EVERYTHING THAT'S GOOD TO EAT. W. H. HUDGENS & CO. 114 West Main Street Phone 50 Laurcns, S. C. *4 NEWS FROM JO YES. Joins. May 20.?Tho picnic was a groat success. The day was beautiful, the attendance four or five thousand, the exercises were splendid, the order was perfect, the orators acquitted themselves handsomely, Princeton Hand rendered inspiring music, the base hall games were good and ev erybody enjoyed the delightful occa sion. Dr. Jones called the meeting to order promptly at it) a. m. and the exercises were opened with prayer by Mr. C. W. Rrlssly, of Georgia. At the close of the oxercises Rev. .1. M. Dallas delivered eloquently prizes to the fol lowing pupils: Jones Graham, Misses Omega Cooper. Margaret Morrison ami Minnie Hill. Col. Whorton, Hon. Joshua Ashley and Gov. Cole. 1.. Rloasc delivered forceful and charming addresses. Gov. Rlenso captivated the immense nudl ence. His strong advocacy of a. more liberal appropriation to public schools and his intensely patriotic utternne along the line of protocting Hie masses against measures inimical to their interests were warmly received. Gov. Rleaso was the recipient of compli mentary congratulations. Ho spent several l ours here after the exercises and met large numbers of our beauti ful ladies. Hon. .1. F. Morrison thanked the audience for their presence and most excellent deportment. Ware Shoals and Coronncn played ball, which re sulted in favor of Ware Shoals. To tho distinguished orators the press that so kindly announced Pro gramme?, the ball teams. Princeton Hand, and to llie ladies who have al vays greeted the occasion with their ireseiK" and furnished bountiful "la. to our etile lent tonchcr, Miss Tolbert. to Sh -riff McMillan, the rural police and all others who contributed to tin* success of the occasion we re turn our sincere thanks The venerable Cnelo .Tool Bluckwoll attended the picnic. He is in his '.?1st year. May be spared many years. Senator Kelly, of Leo County, Mr. ? ad Mrs. .las. Smith, of Waterloo. Mr. Wade Pinson, of Laurens, Dr. I.egaro Connor, of Cokesbury, I. It. McGco of Due W st. M 'ssi's. W. C. Cobb and 13d. Haines, of Ware Shoals. I'M. Knight and Mr. I;. McCuen of Princeton, Jno. U. Ilasor, of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. Crnig of Anderson. Hon. Melvin Ash ley, of Abbeville, Mr. Krank Nash, of! Eden, and thousands of others mingled j with their friends at the picnic Messrs. II. W. Crow ami ?. H. Rlloy I attended the reunion at Little Kock. Horn. 7th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Jac Timms, a daughter. Dr. McGoo of I'elzer, has located at Ware Shoals for the practice of den tis? ry. WONDERFUL REMEDY. That's What is Said of Stomach Pre. seription Guaranteed bj Laurens Drug Co. Stephen Waite of Lansing. Michi gan, writes: "For >vor throe years I suffered <u< h pain and annoyance from stom ach disease. 1 had no help from my digestive organs, my food would sta;. in my stomach and ferment, causing gas I doctored and Used every remedy that I beard ot, bin it remained for Ml-O-NA to cure nie entirely, and be tor ? I ba<! used three boxes my appe tite and digestive organs became all right. Ii is a wondolTUl remedy." Ml-O-NA stomach tablets are small and easy to swallow. They stop the 'lost painful stomach distress in live minutes. The drive out soreness and gas ami make Hie stomach clean and sweet. They are eold by I .a mens Druj? Co. for ftO cents a box under ;i positive guarantee to cure any ease of IndigCS* ; ; ion or money back. We have on our t >n cent counter tho best values ever shown. It is loaded With crockery, china, glass ware ami novelties. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co. W. 0, W. Cut riling. The Woodmen of the World will un veil the monument, erected to the memory of Sov. I'. L. Thomas. Sun day June Ith. ai 11 O'clock A. M . at Green Hell Cemetery. Lidhi Mills, S. O. All other ramps are invited to I? present an dtake part in the exercises Col. .1. A. Wharton and ( apt. C. A. Power will make appropriate address es. Dist. Deputy D D, Daniel will al so be present T. E. Boyce, Consul Commander. For Maple Camp. Do (.hosts Haunt Swamps I No, never. Its foolish to fear a fanclel evil, when thero are real and deadly perils to guard against In swamps and marshes, bayoyift. and lowlands. These are the malaria germs that cause ague, chills and fever, weakness, aches In the bones and muscles and may Induce deadly typhoid. Rut Electric Bitters destroys and casts out these vicious germs from the blood. "Three bottles drove al lthe malaria from my sys tem," wrote Wm, Fretwell. of Lucama, N. C., "and I've had fine health ever since." Use this sale, sure remedy, only 50c at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. See us for your Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freezers. Water Coolers Ham mocks and Porch Furniture. S. M. &. E. H. Wilkes A Co. IntcrestJnsr. If your appetite is fulling you. don't become despondent just send your or der or phone No. 19 for a sack of Hepry Clay Flour, a nice First Family of Virginia hickory smoked sugar cured ham, the kind that makes red gravy. Get a can of French Opera or Dixie Land Coffee for every cup is a cup of joy. You need a can of Pure Lout Lard to use with the Henry Clay Flour. Try a gallon of Pure Louisiana Cane Syrup or a gallon of Muscovada Mo lasses. I have a good stock of unknown, Cloy and Speckled Peas, also plenty of Nitrate of Soda and Guano. J. H. Sullivan. WINTH HOT COLLEGE Scholarship ami Kntrance examination The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col lege and for the adinhision of now stu dents will ho held at the County Court House on Friday, duly 7. at '.? a. in. Ap plicants must he not less than fifteen years of age. \\ lien scholarships are vacant after July 7 they will be award- ' ed to those making the highest ver age at this examination, provided they meet tin- conditions governing tie award. Applicants for scholarships! should write to Prosident Johnson be fore ti.xamination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will oo.m Septem her 20, 1911. For further in formation and catalogue, address Pros. I 1). Ik Johnson, Rock II111. s. c. 7-9-1911 . I7s". r.ti I 1 COLI,KOK OF CIIAIILKSTON. 127th Year begins September 29, , Entrance examinations at .-ill the, county scats on Friday, .Inly 7. at 9 a. in. Tin- college is well endowed, en abling ii to maintain the highosl stau-' dnrdy It offers complete I-year courses in Ancient and Modern Languages, Math ematics, History. Economics, Science, and lOnginect-ing. Cott 1*803 for 11. A.. B. S . and I!, s., degree with Engineering. A free tuition scholarship to eneh County of South Carolina. Vacant I Royeo scholarships, giving $l?io n year | and froo tuition, open to competitive examination in September. Expenses reasonable. [Perms and catalogue on application. Write to Harrison Rnndolph, President. Charlesion. S. C. |'M\ i Itsi rv OF sol I'll (WHOM S \. Scholarship K\ninitiation, Ti. Fnlyornlty of South Carol inn oil : scholarships ill tile School of Education tootie young man from each county. Knell scholarship is worth $100 111 money, and SJ-fS term feo and ire tuition. lOxamination will bo held at the county seal July I I, 1911, Examina lion of students generally for admis sion to the I'nivcrslty will he held at the same time. Write for information to S. C. MITCHELL. President, < 'olumhia, S? c., 43-31 Citation for Letters of Vdinliiistrutloii. State of South Carolina, Count) of Laurcns. By O. G. Ilhoinpson, Probate Judge: Whereas, 1). R. Simpson made suit , to mo to grant him Letters of Admin istration of the Estate and effects of T. R, Simpson. These are, therefor ', to elt ? and ad- 1 lllonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said p, i;. simp son, deceased, that they h,. and appear before mo, in the Court <<( Probate, t<> he held at Laurcns C IL, S. 0. on the 7th day of June, CHI next, after pub-' Mention hereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, ii any they have, why the said Administration should not he grant id. Given lllldor my hand this 22lid day of May Anno I loiullii LH I. O. tl. Thompson, I3-2| probate Judge. SPK! I VL UOI'M) I IMP It M I S. Special round trip rates from Lau rcns to: Plliladi Iphhl, Pa $20,55. Ticket., on sale June 9, 10, L-\ 111 and 19. Filial limit June 29. Ashcvllle, X. C . $3.50. Tickets on sale June Mh and 9tll. Final limit June 28th, Black Mountain. $3.95. Tickets on sale June IS und in. Final limit Jltlle L'S|h. Knoxvllle, Tonn., $7. in. Account Summer School. Tickets on sale June is. I!i. 20, 21. 2.1; July 1. X. 1?. and 15 only. Tickets will he limited to reach original starting point not later than 15 days from, but not In cluding date of sale. Hochester. N. Y., $29.25, Account Ancient Arable Order Nobles of Mys tic Shrine. Tickets on sale July 7. 8. and 9. Final limit July IS. Atlantic City. N. J.. $22.45. Tickets on sale July 7. S, and 9. Final limit July 20th. For further information apply to F. J. Nelson, Ticket Agent. WILLIAMS' KIDNEY PILLS Huve you overworked your nervous sya tem and caused trouble with your kld neyn and bladder? Have you palnH la loins, side, back and bladder? Have you a flabby appearanee of the fare, ar|d un Ai-r ti.,. eyCS? A frequent desire to pass urine? If so. Williams' Kidney Pills will rare you?Prufrrlst. Price 60c. WILLIAMS MFC. CO.. I?r?p?.. CI.T.U?a. Ohio LAURENS DRU? tO. Lauren*, S. C Dil. CLIFTON JONKS Dentist Office In Simmon* Bvtldtn* Phone: Offlca No. 86; Residence 219. \ BIG LAND SALE! J. N. LH AK The "Land Man" 1-3 no re ot land with six-room dwell- 2 bcnutiful six-room cottages la \i\k In town of Clinton situated on'town of Gray Court, nicely locator Adair Street. Trice (2,200. close to business part of tho town. 125 acres of land, with seven-i Prices right and terms made easy. AI room dwelling, barn and out buildings. I so \\ lots suitable for residence lots in hounded by lands of Rebecca Simp-1 town of Cray Court, .son. .lohn Childless and others Price Cue lot of land 50 ft. fronting on $:'.<> per acre. North Harper street. 210 feet deep 2111 acres of laud with dwelling and with store room 20x50 near tho Watta outbuildings, bounded by lauds of .1. mill. M. Phllpol, H. K Terry and others, Olli 1< I f-oniiii". North IliU'per St.. Trice $1?) per acie. 100x210 fool deep, price $800.00. sr, acres of land more or less, eight- ?'. husli'oss Iota near the Watts mill room dwelling. :; tenant houses, good fr nlln", Xor'.h Harper street, 25x150 barn and outbuildings, in tho town of feet deep l.nnford. Prlco $0,500. Ono lot with ?' room cottage front ?10 acres ol land in Youngs township, ing .Mock street. 110x1100 fool deep, known as tho Old Smith Plnoo, nice 2 acres or land, more or less and cottage and coed barn and outbulhl- S-i'oom ilwelllligs Stori -botlso and out ings, Trice $l,S".0. building at Ow ing's Station. This prop so acres of land In tho town of I.an < rly is well located to establish the ford, with beautiful cottage nicely in trade and is worth mere then the mon cnted. Trice $0,500. < \ we ask, $2,050.00. If you do not find what you want let me know your wants and 1 will find it for you. J. N. LEAK The Real EslalC Man Thai l)i\iiles the Earlll to Suit Your Purse Flouncings This week we will throw on the counter two lots of the above. These we bought at a bargain and offered at almost half their real value. They come in 5 yard lengths and will not be cut under any consideration. The price is 50 cents and 75 cents. Only a limited quality offered. Act promptly before they are sold. Can't be dupli cated this season at these prices. LACE CURTAINS This week we open direct from the manufacturers a line of Lace Cur tains running from 50 cents to $1.50 a pair. Inspection will prove these to be good value for the money. W. Q. Wilson & Co. Eichelberger Bros The Coal JVlen with ex perience. Ten years in the Coal business. Orders taken now for your Winter supply of Coal. Phone No. 33