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VOLUME XXVII. LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1911. NUMBER 4 NEWS OF THE WEEK m TOWN OF CLINTON Building Operations have Been Extensive. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS ON POPULAR PEOPLE Tho New President <>f the Presbyterian College, Dr. Douglas, has Arrived and Great Satisfaction Is Expressed. A Number of Social Features of the Fast Week. Clinton. Aug. 22.?Clinton Is growing rapidly. Among new dwellings being erected are those of Mrs. Myrtle Hun ter, Mrs. Rhett Copeland, W. D. Fai r, and W. H. Sbands. A great deal of work has been done In the business section of town this year and the first of September, and its usual livening up of business, will find all the merchants in the best con dition they have ever been. The now Bee Hive building is one of the big gest mercantile establishments In the county and Is a credit to Musgrove street. Plato glass fronts and im proved display windows have made a wonderful Improvement in the Red Hot Hustler and King's. New fronts are being added to the store, until recent ly occupied by the Bee Hive. Work is going forward rapidly on Mrs. Phil lips' modern store building on the corner of Main and Broad streets. Among the year's new firms are Gallo way aud Godfrey, furniture, Taylor Brothers, furniture, and Scalge's book and stationery shop. Work is being pushed to Improve several streets. Great satisfaction is expressed at the arrival of the president of tho college, the Rev. Dr. D. McD. Douglas. His family will not come until some time In September. Dr. Douglass has strengthened the splendid Impression he made on his visit in June and suc cess is expected to result from his work here. The Rev. Dr. Jacobs will preach his final sermon to the First Presbyterian congregation next Sunday morning. Beginning with the first Sunday in September the Thorirwell Memorial church will have services in the mom* fci?rs which Dr. Jacobs will conduct. P/Many social pleasures have been Crowded into the past week. Several visitors have been In town and many attentions have been shown them. Miss Schwing spent the feek with Miss Jane Kennedy and was the guest of honor at a party given by her on Monday evening. On Tuesday evening tho young men of town gave a dance in honor of Misses Schwing and Aleen Denver of Carlisle, Miss Kennedy's guests. Wednesday morning Mrs. J. D. Ja cobs entertained in honor of her sis ter, Miss Connelly of Nashville. Miss Aleen Hipp entertained on Sat urday afternoon in honor of her vis itors the Misses Haigler of Abbeville. Tho Baraca and Phllathea eins os of the First Baptist church enjoyed a delightful camping party at Musgrove Mill from Monday to Friday. A large number of Clintoninns are enjoying Northern tours or moun tain pleasures. Among those north aro Mr. and Mrs. A. 10. Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. 13. J. Adalr, Missen Vendors, Mattie Mae Neville, Orrab Hess Little, Messrs. it. L. Bailey, J. w. Copeland, Jr., U. Z. Wright. Joe I'hinney. Ken neth Burdette, Ferdinand Jacobs. HI GHKS (HUNTED BAIL Man Who Shot Laurcns Hughes Lot Out Under Thousand Dollar Bond. Application for ball was made and granted before Magistrate Hudgens last week In tho enso of Boycc E. Hughes, who shot Laurens Hughes In Youngs township last Sunday morn ing. Bail was granted In tho sum of 11.000. application was made before Magls ito Hudgens, a certificate being g uown from tlie wounded man's physi cian stating that he was out of dan ger and on the road to recovery. No Peace to Gamblers. Rural Policeman S YV. Lowe, assist ed by J. T. Watts, rounded up sovon ? ?gamblers Saturday night, between 'ross Hill and Mountvlllo. All plead guilty before Magistrate Culbert t, : on Monday and paid a line of $10.00 each, $70.00 for the seven. OLD VETERANS AT SANDY SPRINGS Company F of the Gallant 11th South Carolina Regiment Holds Reunion. Ono more time tho old warriors of Co. F, 14th S. C. Regiment gathered at Sandy Springs Saturday and joined in stories of the great struggle and listened to several inspiring address es In addition to tho old guard from Company F, a number of veterans came from other points, even from Spartanburg and Union counties, all bent upon the same object of joining in good fellowship and recounting tho trying days of the sixties. The company was called to order by Lieut. W. A. Shands and was lead In prayer by Rev. J. C. Davis. A com mittee was then appointed to draw up resolutions on the death oT those who, since the lnst meeting, bad passed "Over the River". The committee ap pointed was composed of Lieut. W. A. Shands. Mr. G. M. Harrison, Mr. L. S. Machray and Mr. W. F. Wright. It was moved that the original roll call of the company be recorded by the Clerk of Court and then placed on deposit with the National Dank of Clinton. This motion was seconded and passed. The following honorary members were elected: H. D. Henry, Clinton: Hugh McKelvey, Manning; W. D. Sloan, Laurens and .lohn Patton, Lau rens No. 2. After the business meeting all the old veterans with the assembled friends repaired to tho grove where the roll of tho company was read, eight members answering to the call. A memorial address was delivered by W. F. Wright in memory of those who last year had met with tho company for the last time. These departed comrades were Lieut. William McKel vey, Capt. James P. Sloan and Private D. M. Henry. Mr. Wright paid elo quent tribute to these old heroes Following these ceremonies, Hon. V. P. McGowan, of Laurens, was In troduced and made tho address of the day. Mr. McOowan's address was giv en tho closest attention by tho audi ence and was greatly enjoyel by all who heard It. Following the address of Mr. Mc Gowan a bountiful dinner was spread and was done duo justice. During tho day Camp. R. S. Owens cast its vote for Judge O. G. Thomp son as the next Colonel of the regi ment to succeed Col. R. X. Cuning ham, deceased. FIRST COTTON RALE. Mr. Z. R. Traynhnm Brings the First Hale Saturday and it Brought 1*2 Cents. Laurens' first bale of cotton made its appearance on the street Satur day, having been brought in by Mr. '/. H. Traynhani, of the neighborhood of Marksdal? station. The bale weighed ISO pounds and brought 12 cents. Mr. E. w. Copelnnd bought it. Only a few hours later Mr. J. W. A. Boyd, who lives Just on the eastern edge of the city, brought In two bales. This brought 11 1-2 cents a pound and w;\s bought by Mr. J, II. Sullivan. The first hale brought to this mar ket last year was brought by Mr. T. L. Sumercl and brought the handsome price of IT cents, the total sum receiv ed from cotton and seed being over $100. That bale weighed ,r?2:{ pounds. Medical Society Meets Monday. The Laurens County Medical Socie ty will hold its regular monthly moot ing next Monday the 28th. Dr. B. A. Illnes. secretary of tho State Medical Society will address the doctors at this session. Dr. Illnes was invited to be present at tho last meeting but was unable to attend. His talk prom ises to be an excellent one and all of the members are urged to bo present. Dr. H. FJ. Hughes of Laurens and Dr. .1. H. Miller of Cross Hill will also present essays on selected subjects. Death of Mr. A very Finger. The death of Mr. Avery Finger In Charleston several days ago recalls to tli" minds of many In this county of Mr. Finger and bis father, Rev. John Finger. Rev. John Finger was a Meth odist minister, preaching on the then i Tumbling Shoals circuit, now the Princeton circuit and was greatly loved by a large following. Mr. Avery Finger was a boy at the time and win he remembered by those men who played together around Tumbling Shoals and Princeton. Mr. Finger has since been in this section and where over he went he was greatly admired. FKATHERSTONE HOME SOLI). Dr. II. K. Alken Buys Beautiful Prop erty OU West Main Street?Other Kcal Estate Heals. Monday afternoon Bishop & Wolff closed a deal by which Dr. H. K. Alken came Into the possession of Mr. C. C. Featherstone's beautiful place on West Main street. The deal has been In progress for some time, but was not closed until Monday afternoon. Dr. Alken will move Into his new home at an early date. It is understood that I Mr. Feather8tone will move bis family to Greenwood about the 1st of Septem ber. Another real estate deal that has been consummated within the past few clays was pulled off by Bishop & Wolff when S. L. Owings purchased J. R. Armstrong's place about three miles from the city. Mr. Armstrong himself has purchased the place formerly owned by J. T. (larrett, about live miles west of Laurens, In the Trinity Ridge section. This place contains 147 acres. It is understood that all of these places brought good prices although it is not stated how much each brought. However, about $10,000 was the amount involved in all of them. Several other deals are now on foot, but are not quite advanced far enough to make mention of. It looks though as if the real estate market is pick ing up and will soon be In a healthy condition. COMMITS SUICIDE I IN THE ASYLUM Unhappy Incident at the South Caro lina Hospital for the Insane. Luther Knight, a well known young man of Sullivan's township and a son of Mr. William Knight, committed suicide in the South Carolina Hospital for the insane Saturday and was brought home the same evening. Sun day ho was buried at Rabun Creek Church, near his old home. Mr. Knight was a young married man, his wlfe having been a Miss Tol llson, a daughter of Mr. Joe Tolllson. For some time he had been despondent and on several occasions had threat ened to end his life. Just about three weeks ago it was thought best, on ac count of his mental condition to cor ry him to the state hospital in Colum bia. His case apparently not being a severe one, the officials there evident ly allowed him more or less liberty as is usual in such oases. Taking ad vantage of the freedom accorded him, be got hold of a knife of some kind and severed the arteries of his throat. He died shortly afterwards. His death is greatly deplored by a large number of friends who bad hoped that bis mind was only tempor arily unbalanced and that be would soon return home a well man. MKS. ELLA SHELL. Widow of the Late Congressman shell Dies in Spiirtlinhurg at the Meine of her Daughter, Mrs. Kila w. Shell, widow of the late <!. W. Shell, congressman from this district and a resident of this coun ty, died at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Martin, In Spartanburg Thursday morning. Although she was at the advanced ago of 70 years, she was in fairly good health up until a few weeks of her death, However With the feebleness of old age she was unable to withstand tho attacks of organic troubles the combination of the two resulting in her death. Up until a few years ago Mrs. Shell lived at the old home place in this county, In the Chestnut Ridge section. For th past few years she has been living with her daughter In Spartan burg. At the time of her death and ever since in early years she had been a member of the Baptist church and It was at Chestnut Uidge Baptist church tho funeral services and interment took place Friday afternoon. In the nbsence of the pastor Rev, E C. Wat son, under whom she worshipped for many years, Rev. W. B. Thayer, of this city, conducted the services. Messrs. Herbert Martin, S. J. Davis. Arthur Hudgens. N. B. Dial. Nathaniel Aus tin and A. B. Barksdale acted as pall bearers. The following children survive Mrs. Shell: Mrs. A. C. Dillard, Mrs. W. E. Martin, Mr. A. IL Shell, all of Spar tanburg; Mrs. John Cathcart, 'of Wlnnshoro; Messrs. Fred and Don Shell, of Oklahoma. Messrs. 0. W. Shell, Mr. Henry Shell, Mrs. Murkett Clardy and Miss Beth Shell, of this city are grand children* k MIST II AVK MAIL R?XES. Postmaster Micks Receives Letter From Washington Stressing Import' ?nee of Receptacles. The following letter from Assist ant Postmaster General Grandheld In regard to the institution of free de livery has been received by Mr. 1 licks. It would be well for everyone to read this carefully since free delivery will not be allowed anyone who does not take the proper measures required. The letter Is as follows: Washington, 1). C. Postmaster, Laurens, South Carolina, Sir: It is the policy of tho Department to make the establishment of city de livery at new offices and its exten sion to new territory at old olllces con tingent upon the provision of mail receptacles at all residences and plac es of business. If a person prefers be may cut a slot in the door, which will serve the purpose of facilitating the work of the carrier. Please take measures at once to notify all pros pective patrons of the mall receptacle requirement. It is to be distinctly understood that no patron will be served unless he provides some means for disposing of his mall by tho carrier. C. P. Grandfleld, First Asst. Postmaster Gen'l. PICNIC AT CROSS ANCHOR. Masons and Woodmen .loin Hands and II i.l.l Annual Picnic. The Masons and Woodmen of the World at Cross Anchor joined forces Thursday and held an enjoyable pic nic in the large pasture in the rear of the school building. Two splendid addresses were made by Hon. L. J. Drowning, representative from I'nion county in the legislature, and Hon. R. A. Cooper, of Laurens. Mr. Drowning spoke on Woodcraft and Cooper on Masonry The addresses were given the closest attention by the large crowd and all of them were Impressed with the uplifting influence of the two orders. Following the addresses, the good people of Cross Anchor and the sur rounding country repaired to a large table, where a bountiful dinner was spread. After this the people mingled together enjoying the pleasures of seeing ( ach other and discussing the a flairs of the day. Picnic at Friendship. The Woodmen of the Worjd held a picnic at Friendship Church Thursday at which a number of prominent Wood men made addresses. Head Advisor of Jurisdiction I, C. A. Power acted as master of ceremonies and Introduced Head Consul Toni C. (lamer, of Ben neltsvllle, Solicitor R. A. Cooper and Rev. .1: M. Dallas who made splendid addresses. The day was a very pret ty one and was; greatly enjoyed by a large number of people who had as sembled. A bountiful picnic was ? spread by a select committee. Another Veteran (Jane. Mr. David Anderson, another one of the old veterans, died at Iho home of his son in Fairvlow Saturday morning. Mr. Anderson was 77 years of age ami is survived by several children and grandchildren, His death look place at tho old home place, where his son. Mr. James Anderson now live.. The burial services were hold Sunday j morning and the body Interred at i Fairview. Accepts Florence oner. Mr. W, C. Eichel hergor, familiarly known as "Officer Eichelberger," un it il a few weeks ago was a member of the police force of this city, has accepted a position on the force at Florence and has already gone there to protect the town. Mr. Eichelber ger always made a fearless olllcor while on the force here and many peo ple regret that circumstances forced him to take up bis residence else where. DiY to A labama. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Wallace, Mr. C. X. Wallace and Misses Minnie and Mabel Wallace left Saturday morning in their machine for an extended trip to Alabama and the states between. They will be gone several weeks. This is porhnps Lhe longest trip ever under taken by a Laurens man In an auto mobile and is a much longer trio than is usuallt taken by automobiles any where unless; some record Is being at tempted. JUDGE THOMPSON ELECTED COLONEL Judge Thompson Elected Colonel of flit Laurens Regiment of Confed erate Veterans. Acting upon the orders of Brig. Qcn. Crech, the camps of the Laufens lteg imeilt, Confederate Veterans, met at their respective headquarters Satur day to elect a commander. The choice of all the camps was Judge O. G. Thompson and so he was unanimous ly elected. The Laurens Regiment was organ ized by Col. B. VV. Hall, who was Colo nel until 1003, when Col. lt. N. Trayn ham became the ranking officer. Up on the death of Col. Cuninghatn some weeks ago another election became necessary. Col. Thompson has been Adjutant of the regiment since Its formation in 1901, He takes a great deal of interest In Confederate history and Is greatly beloved by all the old soldiers. SHAM BATTLE TODAY. Traynhani Guards will do a Few Stunts in Gnrllngton Pasture This Evening. Capt. VY. R. Richey, Jr.. has Issued orders to the Traynhani Guards to be in readiness this afternoon to march to Carlingtons Meadow where a sham battle will be founght. This is the first sham battle that the company has held in some time and doubtless a large crowd will be out to witness it. Capt. Richey lias decided ti have the battle just about dusk, so that the. light effect will be brought out more realistically. Tho order to Are will be given about seven 'oclock. A sham battle Is a very interesting spectacle and one that always draws large crowds. A full company will he in exhibition this afternoin, so as an especially line exhibition is expect ed. Protracted Meeting. Rev. B. 1?. Mitchell will bold a se ries of protracted meetings at Poplar Springs church beginning Thursday night Aug. 31. The public is cordially Invited to attend all of these services and those who attend are sure of hearing some excellent sermons. Death of Mrs. Trnuiham. Mrs. Amanda Traynhani, an aunt of Messrs. Ryland and Gibbon Traynhani of this city and a sister of the late Col. J. II. Trnynhnm, died at the old home place near Princeton Tuesday night. She bad been in declining health for some time. She was a con sistent Christian woman, having been a member of the Baptist church for many years, taking a great deal of interest in its affairs. Won Citadel Scholarship. Winners of Citadel* scholarships were announced Monday by Supt. 0. J. Bond at Charleston. R, 1'. Thor lon Is the lucky candidate from this Hilly, having stood at the bead of the class that, stood lo re scvoral weeks j ago This is quite an honor for young Thorlon and lie should feel vory proud of his Mice .-; and gratified at being ; abb- to got such a line education with out the usual expense. Painful Operation. Dr. Gubrry came up front Colum bia Sunday and perform 'd a major operation at the CoiUilj Hospl'.al on young Curtis Toaguo, ?< ;i of Mr, Ar ? thur Toaguo of Motint\ lllo. The younw follow became Injured through a fall from a bicycle and his condition be came such that til ? operation was nec essary. The young fellow passed through the ordeal safely and is now doing very well. Mr. Anderson, Monday, was showing on the streets a sack of ensllogo like some he Is having cut Up at bis farm. He Is having tho green coin stalk cut down lust as it begins to mature and it is then run through a machine and cut up into small pieces, corn and all. Then it Is placed in tho silo and kopt green all tho wintor for the use of tho stock. Only a few silos arc In this county, three or four, but Mr. An derssn Is agitating thoVmaltor of hav ing tho. farmers build Viore, especial ly sine.- the <?!?? nki inn I along^cattlo raising lines. The ! M iners all over the West iee them to great advantage and thoy could /iq used to equal ad vantage In this country. The build Ing of the silos and the increase in cattle raising go band in band, i >< Ii being iu.-ei A ry for the other. INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY News Letters From Many Sections. CORRESPONDENTS GIVE LOCAL NEWS Happenings of Interest to Many Peo ple nil ?vor the Count) und to Those Who lIllVC Left the KnillII) Hearth stone ami gone to Otlior States. Princeton, Aug. 21. Mr J. 10. Allen, of Honen Path, accompanied by his* wile and little daughter. Helen. Came over Thursday to visit T. II. Carter. .Mrs. W. R. McCuoil and sons, Miller and Robert, of 1,aureus, are visiting relatives hero, Misses Helen, Margaret and Edna. Hnrrall of Columbia are visiting their grandparents, Mr. anl Mrs. .1. \V. Tay lor. Misses Zaldee Million, Mae and sie Ridgoway have returned to their homes here alter a pleasant stay witli rein lives in Qreenvlllo. Mr. Leo Chapman of Fountain inn, w as a Sunday visitor h< re. Those from here attending the W. (i. W. pienie ai Friendship Frldny, were: Messrs. ,lno. I.. Ilagwell, W. M. Woods. .1. T Mac-hen. w. i. Freeman, P. L. Davis. .1. Frank Davis. Mr. and Mrs. .1. K. Knight and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Arnold went by auto mobile to Anderson Thursday to visit the lattor's son, Mr. Frank Arnold. Mrs. Hnttlo Hopper of Hirinlngliam, Ala., is here for a visit to Mr. D. Me Cuen and other relatives. Messrs. Arthur Dritt and Garvey Ridgoway are spending a few weeks* in Plckens with Prof. G. B. Welborn. Miss Margaret Taylor of Laurens Is visiting her grandfather, .1. W. Taylor. Mr. W. S. liagwell and daughters, Tina, Ruth and Joste and little son, .lack, en route to their home in Lau i? !is, after a visit to relatives In Pof ? ton, spent Saturday with Mr. Jno. L. Ilagwell. Messrs. Forney and Monte McCuoil left Saturday for their home in Altoon, Ala., after spending a fort nigh I with relatives here. Mrs. F, I., lirnmhlntt has gone on ji trip to the mountains ol North Caro lina. Mr. Samuel McCuoil and family of Spartnnburg spent last week here. Mr. it. c. Drambleti has returned from a visit to the mountains. Mt. Olive. Aug. 21. Mr. w. E. Wash ington spent from Thursday until Sun - day al his home here. Mr. W. W. Cooper has begun build ing on his place. Mr. .1. It. Hill mid family spoilt from Saturday until Monday with Mrs;. Hill's parents, Mr; and Mrs. John M. Hudgens, in Laurens. Mr. Scotl Davenport of Pel/.er, Is vis iting Mr. Cleveland Unland. Mpst of the formers in this nolgli borbood are busy pulling fodder. I!s;11 another droiilli i:; upon us? Suro ly. though) ,\ ??. .vhen the fains did come, we should have seasouH enough to make the lam crops, hut alas! for human expectations! Tho Into corn Ih .to share (.he same fate of the early ! plantings, unless tho rain comes soon. 'Wh' re crops have received tho need - ed seasons, the out look is promising and truly tho liusbntlduion (Ulli sing "Tho Harvest Homo" but where, like some places, Uie drouth eamo early and then again later the out look Is not. : so roseate. 1 The te w buildings ate about, finish ed. Mr. P. II. Martin will open Up bis stote at an early date. The sub stantial gin house, erected by Mr. J. I >. Culberl n Is Hearing completion and we hope the machinery will be In stalled in llnio to Clllcll the first Cot lon. Mention whs formerly ma'' nboul Iho plentiful water s upply, so7 thing ii .ii a ginnery fit Madden ? had. nw & <'uiuiinghnm snnl hard e?rued dollars Into well did UudgenH ? WOltord, ' (Continued on pa?