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SBbcripton Price Is $1.00 Per Year Payable In Advance. Published by ADVERITISER PRINTING COMPANY Laurens, S. C. WLISON LEE Presidreat AI.TH IUR LEE Sec. and Treas Advertising Itates on Appliention. *bltinries and Card of Thanks: On cent a word. ntered at the postotlice at Laurens, S. C., as second class mail matter. LA I'ItENS, S. C., APllI 21, 1915. The Advertiser will be glad to recAelve the local news of all the comrmuilties In the county. Cor. respondenits are requested to sgria their names to the contri butions.. Letters should not be ma.ed later than Monday morn. hng. L.ast Wednesday vas Clean-Up Day III the ('city. Conlsiderable cleanilng, paithi1g and whitewashing was done. it is unildel.tood. but not is much in teret was taken in it as might, have been. Still, a little work of this kind is helpful. The nex t thinlug to be tn del'takel is the "Swat-the-Flay" cai paign. Already considerable interest has been artoused in the campaign, some organized effoit only being lack Ing to bring about actual results. Now would be a good time for' the civic league to bestir itself adti take the lead ership in this phase of town better ment. COM l1l'lSOl1Y l) 'C.\TION LAW. The .\dvertiser' is printing today the Comll, oisory eduication act as iassed by the last legislattire. It will be seen frum a readilig of the act that in those distrivis adoptilig the provisions of the act all childrell betweeni tile ages of eight. and loui'teeni will be required to attenli school at least I'ourtt months In the foin. This applies to rural scihoo. In towns 1thoy will have to alttend the fullI1 terli. In outlin Lim I le law Sn.t. Sweariin gun direlcs atteiiiioni to the three ways by \1 hi hi copiluinlsoiry editactioni iiay he "erired inl school distrticts, as fo1 lows: Vlon pot it ionl o1f a imiajorit y ol t he (Iitu;li!icd lellor. residing inl the (i trict. Vl n ('leelionl 1i1tqr p'tition by one fourth of the qualilied electors 'esid ing inl aniY distrtict. I'pon l etion afle' 'et it i by a maoity of the Board of, Tru1stevs of any disiet containinlg .n incoiporat ed tiwX'n of lilltee lunldred inhabitants. 'Elections shall Is held upon the or (ei' of the ouitv lIoztird ol' Ed eation onl 0!.m sevond Tsdyinl .11un1. Petii tion l:iniks niiay ho had on apiplient on either t'roli the S1at4 Supe:'int-dent or t'r 'nm the Conuunty Sitperin t endenit. Cit:ies desiing to mi:tke the law ('f witk at onice atnd the e'lei'tiotn should( he hab iilun Xith. Some (listrtict should .4eek the hinor of bein)tg the lirst in Death Iii .h. I1. Setizler. dciit of Ibis contty. died in G reenaville Mon day aniid was biouighat Ihrei for' but tial ye st erd a af-teron i'intnIermitet be ing made ini the ILaurt ens ('emuetery. Thel Perices(t' wer 'con'ttdutled by llev. WV. It. Garr'e'ttI, of Grceenville, assistedi by 1ter. \V. II. Lewis, 1pastor1 of the Second N'.ethod1(1ias 'i 'l hu h, thIiis city3. Mr. Set z ier muovedI to Greeniville several yeatrs ago. I Ie was a br'av.e soldier In the Con fedcra te arimy, set'v'inug I throughoul the wai'. PElRSONA LS. Mr'. F. WV. Car'lisle has gone- to Opelika, Ala., to spend secral weeks looking after busIness matter's. Mr. Land~er Willis, of Gray Coutrt, was a vIsItor In the cIty yesterday. Mr'. W. hi. Nash, of Gr'ay Court, was in tile city yesterday. Miss Mattie Gilasgow., of New.berry, and MIss Annile Mae Law.son, of Colutm bla, wer'e among those who came to the city to attend the funciral of Mr. A. e. Easterby. Mrs. C. S. Mcbauirin, of McCall, ar rived1 In the cIty yesterday to attenid the funrital of 'Mr. A. S. Easterby. First Lifeboat Station. One hu'ndi'ed anid t'.enty-nilne ye's.rs ago the Massachiusetts lumane so. elety buIlt Its first lint on L~owell's Island, near IHostoni, to succor the stranded marIners along the danger. Otis and desolate Cape Coid coast Frotn that little dark red hut, the first hiovse of mercy of the sea to be tracted, arose a score of lIko huts sdlong the coast that hail been bleached wIth the bones of sailors for two cen tutries. in 1807 the dlrst lifeboat sta. L~ton wes orga~iz'ed' at Cohasset and out tof that sprun's the most efficient * * * * * * * '* * * * * * * * * * * *t * ABUN NEWS. * * * Rabun, April 19.-Mrs. Lillie Cheek returned to her home Alonday after spending two weeks with her daughter Mrs. Anna West of Poplar Springs. Airs. T. F. llabb an(d little grand daughter, Mary, spent Alonday with Airs. Naney Owens. .\lr. and Mrs. Smith Martin were at .\r. T. F. IBthb's Monday to spCend the day. A.\is. It. .\. Owvens an1d .l s. Alark Ow ens visited at \lrI. and .lrs. Iloardie OwenVls' of E-denl, TI'esdlay. 3liss dna Owens had for her gtitt Wednesday .liss laeola Ile ilams of Shiloh. lRev. H1. 1. ltaggott of Gray Colrl, was visiting the sick in this coinnaouniii ty Wednesday. .lrs. Rebecca Owens and daughter, .lIss 'dna visited relatives in Green Pond section Wednesday and Thuirsday. Dr. Ilabb of Ilionea Path passed through our sectioll Wedilesday en rioute to his old home on a visit to his parents. Mr. and Alirs. I ltcian Ilabb, of Green Pond section. .lr. and Mrs. llelton Owens of' Gray Coil't, were at Air. and Airs. T. 11. Uabb's Sunday. .ir. anid Airs. Harley Abereroiubie Were the visitors at .lirs. lebecca Ow ens Sunday. Aliss \Marie Alahton had for het) week eld guest Mliss lBetliune of U. W. C. .lr. Will Bolt ald family visited rela tives in Friendshlip Sunday. liss Ruth .\artin and .\lr. .1. F. Poole were the guests of Ar. and .lrs. Smith Martin Sunday. Plies Cured In 6 to 14 Days Your druggist will refund money it PAZO OINTM1UNT falts to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in6to 14 days. The first application gives Ease and Rest. 50c., YOUR HIEAJ1LH. Dit'f Entdanger li nith ('alomtel. It is gotterally agreed by experts in this coltlitry and tilttrope that calbimel has a ery violent effect Oil tile systemli. T'his aicotills for the familliar is agrecable feeling aecom ipattying a (lose and the weakened condition following It. l.iv-Vetr-lIaix is a harmless vegetable componlid. tlhat Is a mild, but effective sihstittite for valomtel. It has all the tffect iveness. blit not tho elfect, of eal otnicl. Its spii(idld valuift has brotght it into such wide lise that in some stat(' it has almost entirely reiilaced calonuel. -lus; try 11-in-Ver-l.lx once, and you'll iever uise ealomiel againi. Iisist Onl the enullinlv, bearing the4 likenelss and signature of 1'. K. Grisby, which is giarateed to give saiisfactio or1 iloney re fun ded. For salt by I.au 'ens IrgCo. [* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 310'NT1'ViLLE NEW.S. * ** * * * e * * * * * *. * * & * * Alouitville, .\pril 1'..--On last ThuIrs day evening AlMiss Lee Nelsou, dauight lei of Alr. and .\lrs. Andrew Nelson, was married to Alr. Clyde P. Smith, at he holie of I tle bride's parelits. The c1eemonly was performied by Rtev. .1. T. Aliller, of the .lethliodist chuitrch and ani utncle of the groomi. A large nit n beri of fr'iends antd relatlies werec pres ('illo te oi'(ccasioni. 'lThree diays pr'ev iou s to lheri marrtiage, Aliss Nelsoin was~ gi ven a linen1 shtower at the h1ot.'e of .\lrts. C. .\l.' llier, ait which abiouit IWo scoie ladiles~ w('re pr'eent, brlinging a eopious shionrci of' beaut ifl't lie peces, aflter' whliih The1 niext niotable evet, oft sotial ini leirest, 1ince out' 1last lyceumii numbt~er' wviilie thte liresenitatio IOn Oinexi i' day evening in the school audiitoiumii, of' "T'he Old Alaids' (lib yth3 be Ia diles oif thle School umprovemntl aiI tsso ci atin. UTe per'sontnel of thItis play' is miadle up of s4omei of Al Outtitillle's strionigest t alenit, and( thle plic ( is as sureld of a t'ar ictreat. Don't miss it. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly The o'ld Standard general strengthteningc tonic, GRovE'S TASTlEiLESS chill TONIC, drives out Malarianenrichesthe bloodand buids upthiesys tern. A true tonic. For adulIts and children. 500 A ('tiie for Sour Stomatch,. Airs. Wil. AT. Thiompson01, of flattle Creek, .\licht., wrtites: "I hiave bteen troublled with indigestion, sour' stoim ach anid bad breath. After' taking tw~o b)ott les of' Chtamiberla i's Tablets I ami well. These tablets are sptlendid nione better." For sale by all dleatlers. * ORSS ILL~ NEWlS. * Cross Hill1, April 19.-The Cr'oss Hill1 tenam la playing good bail! this season. So far they have played four' games, one0 at home and three awvay from home, all of which have resulited in their favor'. The One at Chiappells last Iidtay was almost a cleani sweep, 28 to 3. The next game wvill be wIth the L~autrens teanm on the home dIamond tomorr'low. Air. J. H-. Nance hats exchlangedl his rilcd rutnabiout for a new tou ring Ford alnd is now enjoying steadlier' rid~ing t ind smtoothter sailinug. Pr'of. TI. J. G)eartner' of Atlanlta, was here Suinday ini thue interest of Ogle t~hor'pe University. lHe sp~oke at the Presbyterilan ehurceh Sunday mornIng 'llnd evening. E4Ight hiundr'ed dollars was contribu~ttedi vestetrday to thlat in stitution at this place and it is ex pected that the gifts will be increased to one thousand today. The subscrip tions are to be paid in ten annual in stallments. Several here have given one hundred each. The county road force is in this sec tion making some very needed repairs The iublic roads below the town and those leading towards Laurens and Waterloo have been smoothed up for better travel. Mrs. 1. W. lioon, who has been in tvhe Baptist hospital at Columbia for some weeks, for treat'ment, returned home last week and is now 'rapidly im proving to the delight of her many fienwids. .l r. T. J. Coleman has also returned from Spartanburg where lie has been some time for surgical treatment. Ills recovery is almost Complete. Mr. James Guthrie represented the Cross 11111 high school in the declaim ers' contest at the Clinton college last Friday. Mrs. .Thos. F. Jones has been (ilite sick for several days. She is at her fat her M\r. John N. Wright, of Lau Mrs. Cora Pinson isited Mrs. L. F. AleSwain at Clinton last week. Bhev. W. D. llatchford aid Dr J. I11. i Aliller atteided lie meetuing of the South Carolina Presbytory At Cli ntoni last week. Mr. IIlugh I lendrix of Indiana caie home a few days ago on account of his fatir 's sick ness. Mr. Ii endrix is still very low. Messrs. J. 0. Denny and RIussell Lynch have each a right sick child. A large portion of the cotton crop here has been planted and the first planting is coming up. Corn is up also I and simall grain is making some show. I3ecause of the dry cool weather, farm ers are beginning to feel some uneasi ness as to a good grain crop and all carly stand of cotton. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. The worst cases. no natter of how long standing, are cured by the wouderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Pai and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, $J.00 Notliiig So Good for a Coup-ih or Cold. WV'hen you have a cold you want the best medicine( oblai nable so as to get rid of it with Ile least possible delay. 'i'here are man' who consider Cham herlalin's Cough itemedy unsur11 tpassed. Mrs. .1. iloroff, El ida, Ohio, says, "Ev er s ice iny dat.ghte'r uItith was eured of a soevie cold and Cough by Cham ber lain's Congh liemeiNdy two years ago I have felt kiidly disposed towaril the mnantifacture's of that preparatol. I know of nothing so iliick to relitve at cough or ciur' a (ohl." 'For sale by a1ll dealers. * * * * * ,. * * * * *5** * *5** * *,ONES NEIW'S. * * * e0* * ** * * * * * *5*5*** .lones, April 19.--Those wishing to put in a bid for tlie privilege of oplerat iig tie refreshiiieiit stand at file .lones pienic oin Thursday, May 20th cacnn write Dlr. W T. .Jones, Ware Shoals, S. C. After a long ill ness .1r. Micha rd Kirkpatrick passed away on the 13th da.1y an d. Was laid to rest It Turkey ('reek elmte ry in the ipresenl(e of at large assemiblage oif sorrow ing r'ela I ivesan fr1 uiendis. lie wais it brav1e ex (oineeate solier, good ('it izen, af fectlinate fat her and husband and a ilyal frienid. tl iss I sabel Ialiiham, acconipinied by two of' her school mates, of Lander, Mlisses I 'layer andt hi tiSOni, Spenit the we('k-end~ at hiomie. We are ver'y gi'atefiil to1 M\iss Azelle Ii ughecs, Iteachier of Rtiddlle's Old1 lield school, for ani in vitaltion to attend heri commiil~enement on the 2 ith Inst andi~ gr'eatlhy regret Out' iniiillity to at tend. Mi's. W. C. I lughies nld .\irs. Adger (obb1 wvere thle receiit guesits of ' s. (G. L. Graham. it. was ouri good fortun on0 1 yester day 1o hear' two goodl sermiions in the miorinitg by Iter'. Edwards at Walnut G rove and1( in thle afternoon by R1ev. Copeland at hoc .e. .lessrs Ed~ P'itts of' Bre'wertonl andt recenthy. Inl the dheath of Eli Starks last week we lost oneC of our best color'ed men. lie was a goodh cit izeni and was held in high esteem by all of his white frienids. Pr'ior to emancipation he was a fallih full and tr'ustworthiy servant of the late D~r. W. T. Jones. Hie was always our warm friend and we tender our sympIathy to Is bereaved family. The Quinne That Does Not Affect The Hesad Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA TIVIE DROMO ,QUINlIE s better than ordInary Quiadin and does not cause nervousness nor rIn ging in head. Remember the 'iti name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVft. 25c. TO IE.MOVE EVElRY SION OF DANDIWFF If your hair is not prletty; If it is losing coloi', too dry, full of (dandrufif, falling out, or if your scalp itches, you Can (quickly oercoime all of these con dttions at a -tritlinig cost with this sinm plc home treatment.i .lust get from 14. rens Drug Co. sonme parisianl Sage, 4most helpful and inivigorat Ing ton'c tlfat supplies ever'y hair need. It is 1asijy appiliedl and ab solutely hlarmles . Improvement be gilns with the firs ( ypdication for Pa risian Sage nlot only nourishles th' hlair roots but stimulates~ your hair to grow long, thick, soft, huffy and lustrous. It immediately removes every bit of dandruff, stops itching scalp a-nd sure-~ hy gives your hair new life and beauty, JOSEPH T. JOHNSON BECOMES FEDERAL JUDGE (Continued.from Page One.) laid down without spot or blemish. I wish I had an 'opportunity while still your congressman to go all over the district-over the rural routes, to the country stores, the churches, the schoolhouses, to the mills and towns, and I used to do long ago-to express to the people my gratitude to and care for. them. With the very best wishes for your prosperity and happiness, I cease to be your congressman with the hope 1of becoming an honest, patient, upright judge. Joseph T. Johnson. Washington, April 19, 1915. War Atlas and Map. Have you got youir war map and atlas? Clip the coupon elsewhere in this paper, enclose it with a Dollar bill for one year's subscription and secure them. Stomach Trotilie C'ured. Mrs. I. G. Cleveland, Arnold, Pa., writes, "For some time I suffered from stomach trouible. I woulld have sour stomach and feel bloated after eating. Nothing beniefited mne ui 0 1 got :Chai herlain's Tablets. After taking two bottles of them I was cured." For sale by all dealers. USE "TI'Z" F)R1 SORE, TIIIEI), A('liING FEET "TIIZ" Is ist womnderful for biurnming, swollenl, swenty, calloused feet antd Conse Good-bye sore feet, burning feet. my toot swollenl feet, simelilng (eet, tired feet. Good-bye corns, callouses, hunions an(d raw spots. No 1 ore shoe tight ness, no more 1 ipi pifi g with pain or drawing up your the in agony. "TIZ" is magical, acts rliA off. "TI%" draws 0111 all tie poisonlovik exiudations whiich puff up the feet- the on1ly remedy that does. I'se "IZ I" an(d wea' smal lot, shoes. Ahl! "TIZ" is a delight. 'Tl%" is harm less. (Get a 25 cent box of "I'" now at( any (Irliggist or departlenit store. Ill't su ffer. Ifave good feet, glad feet, feet that never swell, never h1urt, never get fired. A yar's foot comfort Public Survice AUTOMOBILES By the Day or by the Trip ALWAYS ,'READY Laurens Motor Car Co. Telephone 286 SPB3CIAL NOT!CBS. Foir Sale-One more good cow wIth young calf. WV. D. Boydi, Mlountville, S. C. 39-2t Nolle-if you want to make a big cr01) of oats and wheat use nitrate of soda. I have plenty on hand. J. 1I. Suil livan- 39-It Yanited-.Just a wordi to the people of laturens county. if there is any one that has any hlooster' Coupons they wvill be greatly appreciated by Miss Mayo Roper. Vote themi by or before May 1st at the Rled hmron Racket. Sinu eerely, Maye Roper. 39-1t-pd (Cotton Sceed For Sale-A quiantity of good dry cotton seed for sale. Ap plIy to J. T. A. Ballow, R. F. .D. Mount ville, 'S. C. 39-2t For Sale-Shepherd i)ups), six weeks )ld, two dollar's each. J1. H. W'harton, Itr., \Vaterloo, S. C. 39-It-pd For Sale-Cabbage plants $1.50 per~ thousand. Phone 256, Mrs.,(G. F. Young, Laurena, S. C. 39-1t For Sale-Good horse and wagon, nxtra cheap). See Dial Company. 39-It For Sale-New home made wagons, tiso seome bargains ln good second iand buggies, wagons and carriages. 1. D. Sexton & Son. 36-5t Plants For Sale-E~gg plants 200 lozen; Bell pepper 10e prr' dozen; to natoes 15c per dozen; 5e higher each IOozen; ieol peipper' 15e per dozen; to tir's. T.' M. Shuaw, Laurens, RI. F. D. 36-tf Percheron Stahllon-Thoroughbredj mnd registered. Will stand for this season at Martin's Stable, Laurens, S. 3. Pedigree furnished to those inter ated. Guarantee living colt or no )ay. W. L. Toague, L. W. Martin. 22-12t The Proper Shoe For, Every Foot Our spring line of shoes is un surpassed in quality of work manship, durability and rea sonable price. Every foot can be fitted here and you are certain of perfect satisfaction. FOR LADIES, we are showing an unusually attractive line of Shoes and Slippers, in prices from $1.50 to $4.00. FOR CHILDREN, our line of Shoes is the best, most lasting and true fitting that can be found and most reasonable in price, 50 cts. to $1.50. MEN'S SHOES: Just come and look them over. We are sat isfied that our complete line of Oxfords will please you in every respect. Prices range from $1.50 to $4.50. H. TERRY Get It By- Get It By Parcels Post - Parcels Post The Ford car is built to serve and to save. It is low ini first cost, but its greatest econ oiny is in the after-cost of operation. No extravagant upkeep charges-no heavy tire and repair bills-just the satisfying day after da) ability to go anywhere, over lany kind of roads-in any kina of weather -and get back again--less tian two cents a mile. More than seven indi-d thousand Ford owners are enjoying Fori' seryice and ex periencing the reality.of Ford econoiny. Buyers will share in profits if we sell at retail 300 000 now Ford cars between August 1914 and Aug ust 1916. Runabouts $440; Touring Car $490; Town Car $690 Coupelet $750; Sedan $975, f. o. b. Detroit with all equipment. On displa and sale at Laurens Motor Car Co., Laurens, S. C. Ice Cream DELIVERED IN Any Quantities AND AT Any Time Phone Us Your Order Powe Drug Company ' Laurens, S. C.