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12 PAGES. PART 2, PAGES 9 TO 12 VOLUME XXIX. LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1914. FIRE DEPARTME NEW ANDl SP'E DY HORtSE Beautiful Animal Weights Over. rweive Hantids li1gh. The city council has purchased a fine and sprightly young -ire horse for the use of the fire department. Neith er of the tNo proud ani-mals, Henry and Counts already owned by the city will be disposed of but all three hors es will be retained, so that .ach may act in the capacity of relief horse. The new horse, given the name TIDWELL CHEERF Converses Without - Hesi Avoids all Reference. Month (From Trhe Greenville News.) Thoughts of the old game-that of a newspaper man in quest of a story must have rushed to the mind of George W. Tidwell, Sr., who will go en trial Monday for the killing of U Immett Walker, as he was ap proached Saturday night by a repre sentative of The News and asked for a statement. He has himself been connected with various newspapers bin the South. "I know your position, know why you are asking for a story and real ize-how you stand in this matter," said the prisoner from behind the grated bars, 'But I cannot talk.' I have been Instructed by my counsel to have noth ing to say of the case, and besides I feel that it is for the best that I give out nothing now. I appreciate your coining to see me and the manner in which your paper has handled my ease." Having said this the prisoner dip locatically switched the subject. He talked of other things, mentioning (during the conversation the fact that he' had been in prison eight weeks! and how be looked forward to the end * Poplar SprIng Dete, * Poplar Springs, May 18.-''his cool dry Weather is causing the far'miers So get behind with their work. W~e are havin~g trouble getting a stand of tetton. Some few are chopptig cot Yoii, but the majority in this section will not got a stand until it rains. Rev. L. l(. Simpson Apeznt last week 'with his p-arentsb Mfr. and Mrs. Jas. W. #lmps'o and retirned to Tigervifle 'rida'y. The:I 'was a large congregation at Popla~ Spring church yesterday who -ltihtd an able sermon by the pastor, R'v. W.~' H. WVaters, on the importance of making a decision. Mr's. ,Jas. S'imp~son has been vIsIt lng his son. R1ev. W. HI. Simpson. of . Walrfax.' lie stopped over with 'reltt tiyes in Greenwood for a day or two on0 his return home, *Mr. Jas. P. Davis, of Andersoni, was y'tsiting lis father, Mr. .J. El. tiavis, Sunday. We were glad to "e6 him in the community. Misses Agnes and Vary Si-mpson bave been visitfhg Miss Nellie Liptord peatr Donalds ide punt week. ''Mr. Jnn. W. Simpson paid a visit to NT SPEED KING BOUG1HT FOltR -:1. Hundred Pounds and Stanids 16 1.2 "Warren" Is not as hayas thle oth er fire hiorses, but 14sia strong and lithe animial. Ile weighs something over 1,200 pounds -and stands 16 1-2 hands hi. Ile is a speedy animal and will doubtless manke a strong contenaer wr prizes at the annual fire tournaments. The now horse was bought by Iayor Babb and Councilman Bolt while they were in Atlanta last week. [UL BEFORE TRIAL tation but Diplomatically to Tragedy of Several s Ago. of his trial. "They have been good to meC here, though," lie said. My people have sent me things to eat, and I have been able to buy some things for myself. The wait has been a long one, and I will be glad when the trial Is over." Stch nerve and fortitude as shown by Tidwell since his incarceration In March Is unique In this county at least. Monday morning he will go oy trial for'his life, and even the knowl edge of the fact that his fate is soon to be decided has unshaken him. The prisoner In not to say overly optimistic or cheerful, but his demeanor Is quit Tnd his voice even and calm. Five hundred or more people have talked to te jisoner' since e entered the Jail, an average of 15 visitors a day having been allowed to Reo him. fors has dlone much to cheer him. Although ee did not deny- making a statement some time ago that hie would be acquitted when he came to trial, he positively reftised to discuss thrcs ihse unithe ints countath leasetedsfaiy orgh wnill gona tmaorise and e thewode knwih himg of the ftr tatialt iso hrse iug t, Ms.y oLuly Poptiyist or ceerfle, bast wi eeanrque and his vors. eve an. Pcttmt wihe hund-are ort mnst. peoehng talkedut the hrners broke hanthee hre jal anvruge o 1ad vistorws and Mrs.in Pbten aeeoved toseoral.brnis hat (lone meiucht ceer him. erkne as sotement some tmeago hatl he wonflnd boe buted when o came to tralea tostvy tearee tot dius wlatthis sriftng ae, wie sidheo ethed iseed y hoerery. Mna morninand hayt they ou 1)0nm with him and the trsth' wl 'ool n hoinag hter rs. he l Posyh, Mr. and MrJ. T. Pettawmotlwit abv vnerserou,\s 'acident atoWr hiagh Suay' the wetein.Soehnabu The Mses Mror an d th orsve Ma aay, and thewton ere othe gues'. o Mo is 1lnier oend ken'und. s thuieda ith Mr.l andwlon Mrs.. . Yl sous excu ept nerf anyrhnyo was s adlyC Burnt tha she willrtmen coine.ed tonvn: bemfrn omtme.W * LANFORD .NEWS. Lanford, Mlay 19.-MNiss N1ol110 Aloore and grandiother. Mrs. Lena Moore, leave today for Andersoni to visit, relatives. Qu1Ite 3 noer from here attend-d Col. C'aiinon's funeral at Laure vis. Among thema were M1rs. .1. . leainig, Nir. and Mirs. J1. S. Biggins, .\r. anld .\lvs. 0. 1'. 1anford, J. W. lanfo'-d and o(hers. Mr. Osvar falion, of F'olintainI 1111n, visited his parents, Mr. andi Mrs. L. M. Cannon. Air. and M1 rs. Frank 1om1ar111 and son spnlit Situiday with ir. and Airs. L. N.\ Cannllon. Mrs. Paliner Thomas spent Sunday with her parent:i, Mr. and .\lrs. John Franks. iMr. Walter 01e1ll, of Spartapbnrg. spent Sunday ill this com111 (Iity. Mrs. J. W. 1.anforid is itite sick at this writing. -Mr. Jim Fleming and Mr. lEd Moore have returned froi Atlanta where they attended the Shriners meeting. .\I. W. 11. Druniiond is attending the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Henderson were atliuong the visitors at Mr. Drummond's S'unday. Mrs..M. G. Patterson has returned to Spartanburg after a week's visit here. Mr. Roland Willis, or Gray Court, is v-4siting his daughter, Mrs. Ton' Wolff. We are glad to *h.ar that Mr. Oscar Thomas, who has be n ill at Steedley's hospital, will return on next Tuesday. We are sorry that Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hunter have moved to the country. Mr. Dick Moore has returned to Gray Court after a week's visit to rel atives and friends. Mr. M. Fleming celebrated his sev enty-fourth birthday on last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. L. Patterson. Four generations were present and the day was greatly en joyed by every one. A perfectly grand dinner was served on the lawn. We hope that lie may live to celebrate many more. Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham. of Laur its, spent Wednesday in town with ur. Jimmie Patterson. Mr. Van Lanford and family of 1-lob byville spent Sunday afternoon with Capt. J. W. Lanford. Mrs. Chas. P. Vincent, of Laurens, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Wash Dru'mmond. Mr. Chas. (amp, of Spartanburg, visited his sister, Miss Lucille Camp, Saturday night. Among those to visit the city Fri day was a motoring party from Spar tanburg, consisting of the following: Messrs Hilton Turner, Baxter De Shields, Chas. Patterson and John Harmond. We are sorri to report Mrs. 13. W. Lanford quite ill. Miss Lenora Thompson, of Laurens, visited Miss Sarah Wolff Friday night. Children's D~ay will be observed at the Methodist church Sunday. D~inner will be served' on the grounds. The public is cordially invited. The young folks here are amusing themselvyes fishing andI playing tennis. Some of them are very profleient. Mr. and Mrs. Fitz Lanford of Wood ruff, sipent Sunday with Mrs. 1D. WV. Lan ford. Miss Androy Franks is visiting her sister, Mrs. Palmer Thomas, of S-par tanburg. Mr. Gray Moore. of Gray Court, spent Sunday with* his parents, Mr. andl Mrs. Ed Moore. Mr. Burns, of Laurens, '(va~ among the visitors here S'unday. Mr. llaxtem' DntShieldsi, of Wofford college, is visiting his parents, Mr. ati Mr. 3.. M. DeShields. Mrs. J. M. Fleming will entertain the W. M. U. Saturday afternoon. All members are urged to attend. Mr. W. L. Patterson has just finish ed painting and remodeling his house, which has improved it very much.. Mr. John Hlarmonld is expected romo in a few days fronm Spartanhurg, where h has been attending Cecil's Uunsines~ School. We are glad we will have on boy in town. Mr. Harper liiggina spent Sunday in town. Kur fo Stomach Ilsorders. D*odesof the stomach may he avoided by the use of Chaingherlain's Tnblets. Many very remarkable cures have bcen effected by those tablots. t1,1 he' all dale A Lesson Abo Teacher-Johnnie, into how many class Johnnie---Two; Fords and Automobiles. Teacher---Correct. What is a Ford? Johnnie---A Ford is a scientifically cons car intended as the safest and the least cost. Teacher---Does it fulfill the purpose for Johnnie---It does. Teacher--- What can you say of a day's Johnnie---It consist of a continuous spin pleasure, fun and incidents, b Teacher---What are the necessaries to t a Ford? Johnnie---A little gasoline in a tank, a I a little water in the radiator, in the car. Teacher---Why are Fords more cheapl rated than automobiles? Johnnie---Because they are mechanicall bersome adjuncts; in other w plified. Teacher---Now, what is an automobile? Johnnie---A car usually of heavy weig pneumatic tires, high-rated h self-starters, storage batterie network of wiring, autome pumps, oil pumps, oil feed pir ometers, odometers, clocl meters, air pressure gua; shock absorbers, and other m intended as a medium of sepa cash. Teacher---Does it fulfill the purpose for Johnnie---It does. Teacher---What can you say of a day's Johnnie---It consists of break-downs, blow-outs. Teacher---What are necessaries to take automobile? Johnnie---Four big extra casings, ,ext inechanician, an able-bodied and a good account with your need to frequent gasoline sta and garages. Teacher---Why are automobiles more em Fords? Johnnie---For the same reason that it locomotives with pneumatic ti Teacher:-Johnnie you may go tc Oray (Court-owings School Will Close.f oray Court, May 18.-The closing exercises of the oray court-Owvings P)L~A'' FM school will be held May 27th, 28th, and3 29th. Wednesday night (27th), a play, lelietiaikprr "The Merchant of Venice U~p-to-D~ate" will be given by the high school boys eadmaymnia and girls. Trhursdlay night the entire a ese olI~ school will take part in drills. songs.,nui u dialogues etc. Friday will be the pic- i4ft3 ll(I nile day on wvhichm there will be severail bigot(Ia~~o n to adldress the crowd. Thmta will close a very successful uiiy year for the school. There will be ioeusfraAppi no regular graduating exercises as the stnd~ard (of the school will be raised and an oppmtuntyndillneygivnnpth Pui~ils tmxt year tecoepletta higher Also a ne bubldig woll bharrctedt anduj atiantge tothse hogoPuthoon e usfora Apo tpeupol ext yearn to ompe . higher r it the Ford as are motor cars divided? Lructed four-wheel motor surest mode of travel at which it was intended? )uting in a Ford? over hill and vale full of at without accident. ake for a day's outing in. ittle oil in the engine and and your wife and babies y and satisfactorily ope y perfect, free from cum ords, are simplicity sim ht, with big, expensive >rse-power, made up of s, magnectic clutches, a tic pumps, air-pressure es, sight oil feed, speed Es, voltmeters, areo ;es, deep upholstering, echanical conglomeration rating the rich from their which it was intended? outing in an automobile? bog-downs, lay-outs and for a day's outing in an ra tubes, an electrician, chauffeur, a check book local bank; and you will tions, telephone stations :pensive to operate than is impractical to operate res on dirt roads. the head of the class. iimJnso. W. Ferguson C. C. Featsera no W. B. Knigtb6 PEROUSON, PIA THERSTONII & FKantrF aIt~s of Afternoys at Law fer us Laur.es, 5, C, htPrompt and earet) attentloD given~ Sfuu once ~ hweritto Banh. B. R. TODD Iment Engineering anid Contracting Land Suirveys a specialty werete Work SkIllfully donew or Irse e ,pected. -- Draings ang estimuates of sai Kinad0 PLTelephone No. 346 Laurens, S. C n 1)on't fOrget. that we '.ve yoti mlono( - o Frsuit .1 n olyT mbe S.a.& E. I1. W~i K E & Co.