The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, April 10, 1912, Page PAGE EIGHT, Image 8
Will WHAM FINE WAS REDUCED:
Reasons Given by Governor Rlease
for Redwing1 Kmc From $l,.*>oo to
$500.
The Advertiser has secured a copy
of the records in the case of lohn G.
Wham, whose sentence of $l,f>00 or
two years at bard labor was
reduced by Governor Hlease to
a line of $500 or the same
number of years at hard labor. From
tho records it appears that quite n
formidable array of names was se
cured. The following utv tho niuo)18
set forth by the governor:
Wham, John G. (White).
Convicted of Assault and Battery of
High and Aggravated Nature, at the
Spring, 1912, term of court for Lau
rens County, and sentenced to two
years on chain gang of said county,
or In the State penitentiary, or pay a
line of $1,500.
Petition was presented by Col. John
M. Cannon, of Laurens.
The petitions presented, state that,
"Whereas, the said sentence and fine
imposed by the court Is excessive and
unreasonable, etc." Petition present
ed from Fountain Inn, signed by more
than one hundred of the best citizens
of that community; also a petition,
setting forth tho same facts, signed
by more than three hundred of the
best citizens of the town of Clinton,
where the said offense was committed;
also petition from Gray Court, signed
by about seventy-five of the best citi
zens of that**community; also petition,
setting forth the same facts, signed by
the sheriff, deputy sheriff, county po
licemen; clerk of court, deputy clerk
of court, city police, magistrate, mem
bers house of representatives, probate
judge, county auditor, county treasur
er, by the leading members of the
Laurens bar, by prominent physicians,
residents of the town of Laurens,
county superintendent of education,
the foreman of the jury who tried the
case, and by a large number of other
prominent citizen of the town of Lau
rens.
Inasmuch as the said petition stater,
that the said sentence and fine im
posed by the court is excessive and
unreasonable, and being signed by all
of tho county officials, and by such an
unusually large number of the promi
nent citizens of the town of Clinton,
where the offense was committed, and
the city of LiV'rens where the facts
and circumstances aro well known, the
sentence Is hereby reduced to a fine of
Five Hundred Dollars, or two years
imprisonment on the county chain
gang, or in the State penitentiary.
Comnnuatlon dated March 29th. 1912
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Lisbon Locals. *
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Lisbon. April 8.?Mr. William Posley,
son of Mr. B. H. Pasley of Cold Point,
has returned home after an absence of
twenty-six years. He has been away
so long that his aged father failed to
recognize him. Mr. Pasley was born
and raised near Mountville and went
west when a boy. He has worked
a while in most all of the western
states, and for the past twenty years
he has made his home In Los Angeles,
Cal. He is a brother of Hon. R. B.
Pasley, of the Spartanburg bar and
Mr. John Pasley, of Williston, Fla. His
only sister, Mrs. Mose Madden, died at
her home at Cold Point several years
ago. From some cause nothing had
been heard of him in several years,
and it was generally believed until
recently he was dead. Mr. Pasley is
now spending a few days with his
to his Carolina home. Mr. Pasley and
his many friends welcome him back
to his Carolina home. Mr. Poseley and
bis niece, Miss Ethel Madden will visit
his brother Mr. John Pasley of Willis
ton, Fla., in a few days.
Hon. B. H. Pasley, of Cold Point
spent a few days with relatives last
week.
Hon. A. .1. Smith, we are glad to
state, can walk about in the house.
Before many days Mr. Smith will be
so be can attend to his extensive farm
ing interests.
Mrs. .1. T. A. Ballew will attend the
music festival in Columbia Thursday.
Miss Sallie Holmes is teaching a pri
vate school in the old home at this
j place. These children are a part of
! the Lisbon high school who have Miss
' Maud Langston for their teacher.
The Danger After Crip.
lies often in a run-down system.
Weakness, nervousness, lack of ap
petite, energy and ambition, with dis
ordered liver and kidneys often fol
low an attack of this wretched dis
ease. The greatest need then is
Electric Bitters, the glorious tonic,
blood purifier and regulator of stom
ach, liver and kidneys Thousands
have proved that they have strength
en their nerves, build up the system
and restore to health and good spirits
after an attack of Grip. If suffer
ing, try them. Only r>0cents. Sold
and percfot satisfaction guarandted
by Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto
Drug Co.
Ware Slum's News.
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Wnro Shoals. April 8.?Mrs. A. C.
Durant and little daughter, Nellie
Dene, of Athens. Qa., are visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Duzhardt
near Ware Shoals.
Mr. J. R. Duzhardt. of Athens, Ga.,
visited relatives at Gray Court and
Laurens last week.
Mr. Frank W. Huzhardt. traveling
salesman for a large wholesalo con
cern of New York, will visit his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Duzhardt,
near Ware Shoals, before leaving for
the northern states, where he will take
up his work during the summer months
He will arrive at Ware Shoals, about
May the 14th.
STRONG NERVES
MADE TO ORDER
Worn Out, Run Down and
Nerve Wrecked Bodies
Feel Good Effects of
Root Juice Quickly.
The new Root Juice treatment
which has recently startled many cit
ies by its strange and remarkable
curative powers, will make you feel
like a new person in a week if you
suffer from nervousness, indigestion,
loss of appetite, sleeplessness, tired,
worn out feeling, weak kidenys or
backache.
Are your nerves "on edge", do you
worry and fidget ami fret over little
things? Do you lay awake nights
worrying about imaginary dangers?
Are you startled by every sudden
noise? Do you feel "all unstrung?"
Does your heart flutter at times? An'
you easily scared or excited Do you
find yourself backward, bashful, ill-at
ease when in company?
Root Juice will accomplish wonders
for you if you are in this condition.
It will promote a good healthy appe
tite and perfect digestion so that you
will derive full nourishment from
your food. It will cleanse the blood,
soothe the nerves, strengt hen the kid
neys and bladder and build up the
entire system. It will build tissue
and muscle and put new vim, new vig
or, new life force, energy into your
body.
You will be surprised at the re
markable benefit you will derive from
using Root Juice one week. Any gond
druggist can supply it or will get It
for you. but beware of tricksters who
insult your intelligence* by offering
something "almost like It."
"Cedarlne" Allen. Opera House
Thursday night April 18th.
S. M. & 10. II. Wilkes & Co.
* TRINTTY-RIDGE NEWS. *
Trinity-Ridge. April 8.?On last
Friday night, the preliminary oratori
cal contest was held at Trinity-Ridge'
high school. Mikes Parks was chos
en to represent the school at Laurens.
A Sunday School Institute, was held
at Trinity church the fifth Sunday.
Mr. J. M. Way, state Sunday school
secretary, was the principal speaker.
Quite a number of churches were rep
resented. Among the visitors were:
Mr. C. B. Owings and wife, Messrs. R.
R. Owings. H. Y. Simmons, Johnson,
H. Terry, Chas. Wolf, and John Holt.
Mr. Jacks and daughter of Simp
sonvllle visited Mrs. Elizabeth Lnng
ston.
Mrs. R. D. Boyd who has been quite
sick, wo are glad to learn. Is bettor.
The children of the school and com
munity enjoyed an Easter egg hu:i
Friday afternoon.
Mr. Jno. 1). W. Watts has offered
three prizes to the boys and girls con
nected with the school who will rnlse
the best watermelons. The prizes are
two of two dollars each, and ono of
one dollars.
Mr. J. Pierce Coats and Miss Payne
visited homefolks Saturday and Sun
day.
YOU RISK NO MONEY.
Our Reputation and Money nre Back of
Tl?s Offer.
We pay for all the medicine used
during the trial, if our remedy fails
to completely relieve you of constipa
tion. We take all the risk. You are
not obligated to us in any way what
ever, If you accept our offer. Could
anything be more fair for you? Is
there any reason why you should hes
itate to put our claims to a practical
test?
A most scientific, common-sense
treatment Is Rexall Orderlies, which
are eaten like candy. They are very
pronounced, gentle and pleasant In ac
tion, and particularly agreeable In
every way. They do not cause diar
rhoea, nausea, flatulence, griping, or
other inconvenience. Rexall Order
lies are particularly good for children,
aged and delicate persons.
We urge you to try Rexall Orderlies
at our risk. Three sizes, 10c, 2")C,
and 50c. Remember, you can get
Rexall Remedies in this community
only at our store?The Rexall Store.
The Laurens Drug Co., Laurens. S. ('.,
103 Main street.
Try a Country Gentlemen Cigar?the
best five cents smoke?twenty six
years old For sale by Palmetto and
Rays, King Hotel. Dixie Four and
Grain Co., Wholesale Distributors.
fWlhent you wan1
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SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY
RATES OPEN TO EVERYBODY
Tickets will be sold at all principal stations
on SEABOARD and cannections May 10th
to 14th, limit May 30th, 1912.
Round-trip rates from sonic of the important stations:
Chester, 8. C. .$39.20
Clinton. S. C.:iS.(lf>
Abbeville, S. C.36.80
Carlisle, S. C.38.90
Greet wood. S. ('.37.25
Calhoun Falls, s. C.36;35
Through sleepers will bo operated leaving Atlanta 4:15 p.
in.. .Monday, .May 13th, via Birmingham, Memphis and Rock
Island Lines, to arrive Oklahoma Citv early in morning May
15th.
Make resell ..'ions now.
Information may be had from SEABOARD Agents or by
writing,
FRED GEISSLER,
A. Q. P. A., Atlanta, (la.
There never was a spring so full of promise. The abundance of the world is greater to-day than ever before and the best of its
merchandise is here for you to choose from at the low prices made possible by purchases and shipments of great quantity.
The splendid success of our store this season is due to the fact tl at people well-informed on matters of Dress and
Economy have found in this store Fashion of the highest standard, coupled with prices that are gratifying.
Dry Goods Department
?10-inch White Lawn .10c
Superior Batiste, all the new shades, only.10c
3G-lnch Flaxon, short lengths, worth 25c, special .13c
16c White Repp, for the yard .10c
Cottosllk Foulard, just the thing now for your summer dress 15c
25c white Repp.20c
35c silk and cotton Foulnrd, all the new shades.2.">c
Notion Department
Ladles' bleached rib Vests with tape, only .5c
Fine Gauze Lisle Hose, black and white, special .15c
Fine seamless silk Hose .25c
Pure silk Hose, white, tan and black.50c
Ladles' white knit Hand Bags, for.? ? -50c d $1.00
You will And our stock In this department complete. Get your
wants In notions here.
We invite you to call and
inspect our lines
This is That J&K Strapless Pump
. That "Shoo Particular" Women are Talking About .
It hugs the foot In perfect fit and when properly fitted by our
export Atters It won't slip off.
The shoe dealers In some towns have fought for the J&K agency
because they know the women wouldn't have any other style after
seeing the JAK strapless pump.
? But we are exclusive agents here?you can't get them anywhere
else. Wo have them in various leather and cloth effects.
Price $9.00 and $8J>0 the pair.
Come in and see these while our stock is complete and sizes un
broken. You owe it to yourself to do this.
Our $1.00 Specials
12 yards good 10 cts Bleaching for j qq
15 yards 96 Sea Island for. <?j qq
20 yards be Calico for. <?j qq
15 yards best Apron Ginghams for <jjj qq
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.25 16 button Silk Gloves, Tan. <t>? em
White and Black,.' $1.00
$1.00
Black Sateen Underskirts for
White Lawn Trimmed Waist
$1.25 colored Parasol for.
Princess Slip Trimed with Lace and
Embroidery, ?.
SWITZER COMPANY
Come in to see us wheth
er you buy or not