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6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 88888 Local and Personal MentIon. 8 .8 8 8 88 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 81 Prof. 13. L. Jones is spending a few 4lays here with Mrs. Jones. Mr. 'Cl'yde Mahaffey of the l0den sec Ition was aniqng the visitors in the city (on Monday. ir. J. K. Pegues of Cheraw, spent Mlonday night in Laurens as the guest of Dr. J. 11. Powe. Miss [Lilla Todd Is spending a few days in Greenville as the guest of Miss Polly Prentiss. Mrs. . 3. Greene, of Atuerson, is visiting her mother, Mrs. 1. C. Crisp on Church street. Mr. W. J. Sloan of Anderson, spent a short while here this week with his brother, Mr. \V. 1. Sloan. M1r. and Mrs. W. Al. llinson are vis iting their son, Mir. W. C. Hinson on North Harper street. Dr. C. Al. Miller is in Columbia today attending a meeting of the state pharmaceutical examiners. Amrs. W. H. Gilkerson spent several days last week in Greenwood visiting Alrs. A. St. C. Lee and other relatives. Ars. It. 1M. Hugies is visiting her brother, Mir. Robert Davis, and 'Mrs. Davis in Fountain inn this week. Mrs. W. A. Fairy and children have gone to Savannah, where they will spenild about a m1onth with relatives. Miss Fahnie (arrison, of Gray Court, has accepted a position as stenograph er in tihe Enuterprise nanik and oilce of N. 11. Dial. irs. Willie Alcxander and son, Paul, Jr., of Spartanburg, are spendlig the week here as the guest of her father, M1r. J. 1.). Sexton. Aliss Anna Prentiss, of Greenville. spent the week-end in the city with her mother, Ars. W. 11. Garrett, on West Main street. Miss Frances Thames will go to Greenville this afternoon to observe kindergarten methods taught in one of the schools there. Rev. W. A. Fairy an( Alessrs W. T. Gray and It. 13. Terry will attend the Methodist district conference in Greenville this week. 3i his ballIa Mae Dial, who is teach Ing in Abbeville this year. spent the week-end in the city with her par ents, dyr. and .Mrs. W. 11. Dial. 3\Itr. W. 11. A. Bal(wiln, formerly of the Trinity-Ridge section, but now of Creenville, is spending a few days In the county with homefolks. Alessrs lhenry Franks and Roy Ow Ings attended the-senior class banquet at the Greenville f'emale College which was given last\.londay even ing. Messrs .John Iludgens and Mlartin Teague have returned home after a trip th rough the country to Hlartsville. On their way home they stopped over in Coluinha for the automobile show. Misses Lucia and Annie Srimpson an(d .liss Nloise Zi mue rman spenit, tle week-enl in Spartanburg and Glenn Springs, visitig at the home' of Miss Zhumermani at tile latter place. irs. . . \ane2 Irby has retur home after .i pending seveira Iw'eeks4 ini THaltimore w'here she w'ent ('r sl(ecialI treatmnt. 11er many fr'iends will lbe glad to learn that she Is i mclh im tproved in health. ir. .1. S. hoennett, who wenit to At lanta last week to at tend the meiet ing of Uapti1st laymen, was taken sick whtitle there and had to returin home. lie has got ten better' slice hiIs ret urni andl has returned to his oilce. 'Card oIf Trhanks. good friends in Laurens for t heli' lassistance and expressions of nathy during the recent illness andI thi of our father, the R1ev. W.. A. arke. is Children. Why Th a/ Hoosier On4y Over a million 1j'00 The Ho'osier Co. is nov~, Immense productio We are selling Hoosiers no Select yours today S. MJ 'E HI. Tie' Wednesday Club. TheWednesday Club was entertain Od by Mrs. B. L. Jones on March fout teenth. Tie subject was "1ducation". The roll call was answered by quota tions from leading educators. Mrs. W. L. Gray read a paper entitled "Grounds for Objection to Offering Re ligious Instruction In the Public Schools". She argued that teaching the Bible formally would -be imprac ticable foriall faiths have' rights in Imblic schools and no one could be found to teach who could do so with out inculcating his own views. No ob jections were made to reading and lieiorizing the .Scriptures. - Mrs. P. A. Simpson took Opposite view ini her paper "Reasons for Adding RelIgious :1nstruction to the PuIlic School Curricula". She maintained that as many have no religious in struction in their homes this is their best olportunity to obtain it. Second, the foreign element also needs this to make good citizens of them. After a general discussion refresh menits were served and the meeting ad Jou rned. Favors Fair Diistribution. Sipervisor Ilumbert on his return from the meetilng at Princeton yester day stated that in addition to his form er remarks in this paper, lie wishes to say that he would not favor spending fle entire amount, nor even the larg er' part of the proposed bond money on any two or three roads radiating irom laurens court. house as some seem to fear, and lie does not believe that ile other mnem1bers of tle com missioi wotld favor such a polley. ile thint1k. that the olject should he to iimprove the imiortant market roads of every section of the county. EnIt ihiaiistle 3leeting it, Princeton. A large number of 1Lurtens county citizens met at Princeton yester(day and heard talks on good roads from .1. AW. Norwood and .1. .1. McSwain, of Greenvile, Jiames F. Mac1nrttoe, of Ware 'Shoals, J. F. .lacobs, of Clinton, and W. L. Gray, of Laurens. Follow ilg the neetinig, the crowd made a tour of a part of the (Greenville coun ty top-soiled roads and were enthu siastic over their condition following the recent rains. The various speak ers pictured tle roads as an invesi ment which would bring valuable re Itis, rather than as a burden or cost to the county. WOM AN USES (1UN EFFECTIVEIX. Mrs. Jones Puckett, of Btrewerton See tion, Shoots mian Who Tries to Break Into Her Home. Two white men. Chess Davis and Cliff Williamson, were brought to jail yesterday by Rural -Policeman Aber cromble, charged with attempting to maike a 1forcible entry into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jones Puckett, an aged couple who live i tile irewe'ton see loll. Davis is a residet of Green wood Couity and Williailsoll, of Abe vile couity, both livinig Oil the otler siu or ar simolis. One of the two men, Chess I vis, recei(vd a ui-shot 'youd 11 at t Ie ha mId s of .\lr Is. Puicket t whot~ open'lt'l fire on them whleu they it is unldlerstoo tha 111t Davis hld ( a riievan 1Ce atgan t thle IPutckettIs (It aeC 'oun lt (If a settIleeminlt over' cot tonl mad5(e several yearts ago arid that this was at the bo(ttoml of the diliulty. The two mient got togetherci at Ware Shoals anid wen'tt to the iPucket t homlle untdei' lie inlutence otf whiskey. They ap par'ently were unable to give a con nec(tedl stor'y about tile at'fai' yester (lay. Williamson was1 released onl bond1(, but1 'Davis1 wlas unable toI secure To Clean Mica. To eleati the mica in stove doors rub with a auft cloth (lipped in equal parts of vinegar and cold water. High-G radle Costs $23.35 it rs arie norv in use LiUgdheir second million ra makes low prices w at before-the-war prices on our easy terms WILKES &, Cr? A MIIS'iItIAL RESULTED IN JONES HOMiCIDE CASE Jury Itenialned Out Until After Ten O'clock Friday Night, After deliberating in the jury room for about nine hours Friday evening hnd night, the jury sitting in the case of Jno. M. Jones, charged with . the inurder of Ben Stephens at Cross Hill In January, reported to the presiding Judge that it was hopelessly disagreed mnd a mistrial was ordered. The fol lowing morning Jones gave hond for his re-aippearance at the next tern of court and was released from custody. The trial was begun Thursday morn Ing and attracted a large attendance. -le was defended by It. 11. Blease, of New-berry, and Simpson, Cooper & Babb, of this city. Solicitor Black vell was assisted by Featherstone & Knight of this city. The trial con tmed the greater part of two days. The. state relied mainly upon the test imony of H1. 1-1. 1 litt and J. W. Ropp who were eye witnesses, with others, to the tragedy. Mr. iitt, who was iorne out by Mr. Rfopp, testified that Jones came Into J. 1M. 'Spcprman's. tore, where the kiil!ng took place, and ordered a bottle of ale. le was 'hosely followed by Stephens, who :oimenced cirsing Jones and asked im if Ie were armed. .lones reipfied that he was not. Stephens said that he wouildn't take advantage of him then, but that lie had better get armed for there was going to be a settlement. Mir. 1ilt. testilledl that he and Mr. Ropp had about gotten Stephens "quieted ilown" when Jones shot. The deceas 'd fell liimply to the floor and asked h1iem to help hIm1 get iuip to )'et urn t lie Ii re. Wil considerable difficulty the cleceas ced sueceeded inl getting his pis tol out of his right hip pocket under teath his coat. and fired one time at Jones, who was retreating out the back way. Mr. Ipp and Mr. Ropp both testifled that Mr. Stephens had "quieted down" when the shooting be gan and that l. Stephens' right hand was resting on the counter when Jones opened fire. Testifying in defense .Jones said that Ie had received threats on his life roim Stephens and that he had gone ito Spearman's store to avoid a dilfli cilty. Ile was f6llowed by Stephens, who entered the store with ils hancd resting on his pistol in his coat pocket. lie invited itephens to join ili in a drink of ale and Stephens in tead cursed hiin and asked "Iave you got it?" lie asked Stephens what he mennt by the question and Stephens :ontinued to curse him and threaten his life. le denied that. lie told Stephens that he was unarmed, but iaid that lie thought his life in iper'il and shot to defend himself. lie said that the whole affair happened it ibout a minute's time and that lie sholt is quickly as lie could get his gun out lefore Stepihens had flhe opPortu ilt Y lo draw his. .1. G. ('oafs testil led that s1 e phirns w\as still vltrsing Jonces aniid had his hatnd on his pistol when fonevs fired. Con1flictiig testi tiotny an introuiced as to ilhe repittation of he de('(nased for' 1a and cc ortder'. 'ihe 100:ef2.. :( int r eh d M(evera!d wvit tesses ivhco testified that Stephencs hcad made brei t aga' Ic ~rc nst .1onies' litfe on accoun lt al a di!I'tliv which hadt o(cutrr'ed hce weI Jonesi . iii and( Sctetcns' son ac tfewi weeks before. it is itndherstoodl that the jitry stood hi to I rot' acqutlt IalI early a fter be ;inintg its (delibhera tions and~ that it remicned uinchanged to Ithe last. 0O lir ci'(ases iIsposed of durinug 1the atter' part of lihe week were gis fol 10ws: James Moratn, convicted of hoiuse >reaking andl larceny was given a twvo car' sentence and a fine of $1.00: Posey' Robo, found not guilty of vio lallo of the pirohibition law; ,Will Johnson, assault anid battery with intent to kill, mistrial; A plea of guilty wvas accepted fr'om V. 8. Bolt foir disposing of property inder mortgage though without fr'ad ~lent intent, lie was given a six months sentence with the alternate of S$150 fine, which lie paid. B. F. Hodge was found gnilty of violation of the prohiibition law and :iven a sentence of 4iwo years wvith tventy-two mconths susipendled. Wcill Thomipson, wvhosce trial for nurder duirinig thte earliy part. of the veek( resutlt ed In a istrial,. reconsid redO~ hiIs plea and the slate nceed ca -leair of c: rrying concea led wea ponis. Pls Curedt in 6 to 14 Days 'otar druggIst wi r~ find nmoney If PAZO OINTiMEINT falls to cure :m'r case of iithitag, nlludl mteedlng or Pi otruding e4 in 6 tc 14d das. hLie firsdt appi ctionc gives 1i:0 :n0,i lust. 50c. 'APRIL S8TH EVANGELISTIC SERVICES AT BAPTI'T CIIUIICH Riev. 3M. E. Dodd, D). D., of Shreveport, Louismin, Leading the Services. t Rev. M. 1D. Dodd, D. D., of Shreve Port, La., arrived in the city yester dJay to lead In evangelistic services to be conducted at the First Baptist Chturch for about two weoks. Tle services began Sunday morning, be Ing conducted until the service last night, by the pasto4', Rev. S. H1. Tomt plemian. luch interest has already been shown i the services and it is expected that the interest will grow as the services progress. AMorning services will be held each day at 10 o'clock and the evening services will begin at S o'cock. The public has been issued an invitation to attend and Participate in them. Dr. Dodd is pastor of one of the largest churches in Slhreveport, and is a preacher of great earnestness and power. R1ev. Templeman, lin speaking of him to his congregation, paid him a very high tribute, saying that lie was onIe of' lie ablest miniisters in the chmrch and a man whom it is a delight and Inspiration to listen to. A car load of 'orch lockers Jutst received. S. M. & R'. H. W[ILKHCS & CO. Stitenment of te ('iondit n 111 of the 11'('.\ A N K, Localned lit Lurens, S. C., at 11lie close of bisiness 31ireh ,.i 191. I11180 ('11W1 : Loans and D~ls comiu. . 21 .SX3.25 Overdrafts 26S.. i1tm-mun i t ' e andi I ixt trie.- 750. 10 DIIe from Ilaiks and Biank el's ..7..,8-... CII '' '' ' 0 . . . . r7renc.y7. ("old......... .. .....15.0 Filver and Other 'Coin . I 1.38 Tiotal........ ....$ l,3. bLARILITIllS: Capital Stock Paid In .. ..$ 5,000.00 Surplus Plund .. . .. .. 5,50000 Uindivided Profits-less Cur rent. Expenses and Taxes Paid .. 17.5 I Individial Deposits Su bject. to Check . . ..$ 8,006.75 Savings 'Deposits 12,996.7.1 'ashier's ('iheekIs 10.60 21,01 1.09 Total --.... .. ... $ :1,7:I.G3 State of South Carolina. County of I:alrents, ss: Ilefore mne came Thlos. 1. S'Wy.\ Cashier of time above nmied banMk, whIto being dilly sworn, says that tile above and foregoing stat elment . Is a triue voil ditioli of Sait bank, as slown by tlie books of said bank. Tmos. 1. SWYOICET. Sworn to and, subscllbed before me11N this 20th day of March, 1917. Chas. T. Simlipsonl, Notary Piblic. (:orrect Attest: J. C. Thomas, 0. it. Simmons, Thos. 1. S'wyge't, Diretor's. This House of B< attractions. Our nes holding a sort of Spri receive a call from y< You'll find here i wear that is way a bo like! We "Dress" feet Come see our Spi to fit you. Ciardy Wilson The House of' Expert Fitters Card of Thanks. (lice ('111 at (li11t1011 '%Ne este o cl~-c.,3oil- iliilcs o rho P1resbyterianl College Glee Clubl We desire to express our thanks to will give an entertainment at the col lihe re nddat o logo chapel In 'Clinton Thursday a tight ahe r, ntill Be l and a m y. at 8:30 o'clock. There are twelve at ei' 1lij Hawel ad ld~lul'.boys Ill the club and they have had special training by Dr. Cart ledge. It We are showing a dandy line or I I expected that quite a few people laby Carriages and Go-Carts, and from Laurens will motor down to take Our prices will interest you. s. r. & 14; 11. wiA S&CO l ge entertain ment. Shi'rt Waist Bwp~oxes New Line Just In Several Sizes to Select From Prices From $2.75 Up Boxes made of good material and covered in fine quality of matting, with reed bindings and brass hard ware, We would be glad for you to call and see all the..sizes. S. M. & E. H. WILKES & COMPANY 0U Sping Seveazsto Sct From BteSoes isd ofe good ma atoieialrang wtShos Oxfods bindins and Cooas hard Wg eporate would be eorsy to l ah er tall t "he"ize. 'ing Attractions.Whaeaseanwit ttrhosisofern machocSrn v Shes Oxod, up-ndClnil.r