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Ebe abbertiser Subscription Price is $2.00 Per Year Payable in Advance. PiJblished by AA)DVERTISINU IlJUNTING COMIANY Laurens, S. C. Advertising Itates on ApplicAtion. Obituaries and Cards of Thanks: One Cent a Word. Entered at the postoilice at Laurens, S. C., as second class mail matter. LATICENS, S. ., FEB. 4, 1920. Ground hog sp1ecialists disagree as to whether or not the little varment came out of his hole Monday and set tied the weather conditions for the -next few months. Sone say he came out, found it (loudy and staid out. Others say that he peeped out of the hole in the ground, saw his shadow from the shining sun and scampered ,back to remain several months longer -while the weather moderated. M1aybe he was a little undecided h3mself about the affair and just decided to split the differience and let it rain. 9**. The Legislature has saved the tax commission again in spite of the at tacks mado on it by those (yho dislike the chairi'man or who do not care to see the tax burden equalized. If the -ax commission had been abolished this year. the progress of the state ,wouldl have been set back many years. The great objection of many people to Paying taxes is (ue4, to tle colivict ion -llat property is unequally assessed. This conviction has stood in the way of an uibiased considcrat ion of the tax qIuestion. The tax commission is seeking to overcome thiis obstacle and in (oin1g F0 is laying tle foundation for more constructive legislation. TAX iS. It is a strange aversion we havc for taxes. MIost of us feel it as an impo sition and few of us give it its true value. As a. matter of fact, it is won derful the benefits we get from the in vestment. 'Without taxes we cou1d not have the woliderfll iedatiolal advantages of today. Without taxes we would not have the roads aln( streets twe travel on. Without taxes we would not. have the prot.(ctinn of lifoe and prpeity we (enjoy. Without taxes we would not have the joy of politics and (leetions. With out taxes thev country would go 1o tihe dogs and civili!zation would turn hack1 to unknown ages. l-:'en 'he savages ,paid trilite to thcir- chiefs. Biut a tax with its is no longer a tribiute to some loafer( by divine riight, but a joint 'ontribution to tle maint'naance of governmelnt and tlhe extension of tihe benefits o' lift. Then, wv'hy Ihe comn - non01 atverJ11n to it, exceept onl the. roundf tl f twt al ditributio ll. Take .-aur s ou y ow. It.- .I ome from ll surce. ding t - ht leat ~1.1( 0.00 (. Out of i s I Il. !:: up a lii il o meili 1 is tel I. le tiect, hie ak the incoistpos if :i>.. :Vi le:111 of the tol. T eg sln ilo Ih) countyI il probalt ql in : 7 axle 8 h ii . - h r is -ie i lt; e n the'ol atit(lude itoiard thle to.d Out s otis tt ( $1. t.0 thleges o..d ofe I he mt raelini ('rueges oa onfrschool '' ii(lts n ali (') l Itniuesill ; fr t le netat ~e adote mesol lit l at lexmpeniturtag . lie adop dion odfa athia ftiai aitudll colleged r(ededmnro eentatf e ssc to thf ceg.e linvesten n- Ti reon limiea ion Will. D..\ RD'l~Site tth sevi'a cllees forallt ioL a aJing .ne.son oftliigh entranc toer hintendanrsco d fo1ietshoe 'eidenits alcmnd o auis fi'gfh ( niolandard trance Is eedts, iuuit h tfo' o wi'( then ::1.-The ist fr tward yeaiing shoolnran. sndardIs omth mout C1(11anlin ionge woula e-l nit ihativeaso he atudnit whking the jint~ conventnf emthIon. prid nent ofathe stadte adould a reslio n theio-mmending' thegado (Ifn the tssta ndardll ine aln aolleg' reirthted inc tescatoasaleintion The option cofity th recommen tionwhic woud rquir allstudnt/ dation also carries a clause suggest Ing the establishment oil the higher entrance requirements by September, 1921. home objection to thus rais ing the standard was voiced by college presidents and high school men on the -ground that it would also tend to 'widen the breach now existing be tween the small rural school and the colleges to such an extent that gradu ates of tile schools could not enter the colleges under arny circumstances, being unable to meet the minimum entrance requirements of 13 high school units. This. however, it was )oilted out might easily be settled by the estalblishment of consolidated high schools supplementing the work of the usual * rural schools which would then confine themselves solely to the grammar school studies. A movement toward this end is now be ing pushed by the state board of edu cation and the action of the colleges in r .vsing their entrance require ments is expected to give added i petus to the movement with the result t that the high school by September, I 1931, the date set for the change, may be prcparcd to meet the new condi tions. Davis-Roper's adv. will mean money saved. SSinis' ('harges will be Probed. Washington, .lan. 29.-Charges by Pear Admiral William S. iFims that Ile navy was not .preired to enter thew war in 1917 ate to be investigated y tIe Cnate subcommittee already intrusted with inquiry into the navy's 'onduct of I.e war which has been 7riticised by the saie oflicer. Acting n )n a written suggestion front Admiral ( niis. Chairman Page of the naval 'omnmittee asked Secretary Dariiels to lay to submit full information as to t the condition of the navy just pre- E eding the entrance of the United States into the world <war. After conference with Senator 1Hale, chairman of the subcommittee, Sena- I tor Page wroto Mr. .Daniels asking that he transmit a detailed state ment sho.wing the location of Ameri ean war -hips two months and one wonth jrior to the declaration of war, anl theii location upon the actual day thh: Country entered the wair. Ii ad dition. Senator Page asked for the 1 name.. of the ships ready for distant I s(rvi ce when war was declared ar.. tihe namns of those not .ready and Ine n for their unipreparedness. AN N OUN CM E INTS. For Mfayor. - .iutn1Iee myiself a eandi- I] - I.- ( e of \layor of the City r Ihjeei t( te; tules of tiwe -e e '1e' ratic i'ru ary I .llectioln. It* eel .11 (!ndeavor to 11k4 the < ' a progre5ive one. I v.-r t enfore all of the S e:eal tIhe' "adn ones andl .. ernno~ii ::t .4nd a prop~ r4 - .4 W. 4( i l 1. R i('l Y lt . .i hJe ue.' ( I Aw I )emoe -ary.A 11'. 4.i.Hl. -- f t ( abd e y the raesult - -rme primary.' i. N 1.IRIN vnioneeec me1': If a 4Canili - f to athde 1 y thie res'ult o1 1 OV .\. 1I 'll' I. Th ir Id of I. I ' Sunpcon hereb~ly 1)n1 m hd i n ;i a Candttid~at eer i - di rioant frO) Wartd ' rubtject to the .1ai.s o. Tiio 4. 1cC) .::lit I'rima ry. I heerebly announe40e meysi'lf a Cand(i elateo [)r A lderman14 from~ Warid 8, atid teledge ajyStii to aide iby the results of' the I )m'crae IC jrimary. I h'eeby annlOumt(e m)y::elf aI (1andi dai for A ldern4i inl Wardt :! and phde'' myrv:e'f to acide hby t.he resuilts1 of the Ih-moecreati14 pimar)41y. I h erebey anmnounc m11)i)ysel f aL cand141 dlate. 14or Alderminan in -Ward 41 and pledge mnysel f to abcide by the rpuml t of hth' DeCmocratir P'rimary. WI-LLAM SOLO)MON. I hereby atInnounce myself a eanit date for Alderman from Ward 4, sub1 jet to the rules of the City Denmocrat ic Primary election. C. It. B1181101. Friends of .1I. M4. F'ranks hereby am. nouince him a candidate for Alderman . in Waird 6, subject to the rutles of the [Domocratic primary. 1 hereby annoumnce myself a candi elato for Alderman in War'd 5~ and pyledge my' -If to abide by the re'sults of the -Democrtic Ipri mary. JOE. F. $M IT Ii. I herebhy a,' onee mysel f a candi late for Aide & mcan from Ward 6, and piledge mryself to abide by the results 'f t hr.1 Democratfic ncrimnary. SPEUIAL NOTICES. $ $ * $ * S * (For .Saldeven building lots front ng on North Harper street, near my 10me. al. H1. Munter. 29-5t-pd Ford@ For Sale-We still.1 e a fesw low Ford cars, with Ind thout self itarters. Also a f second-hand ords cheap. T. 13. imerel. 2'-1t Lost-Somewhere around town 6bout three weeks ago, a grayish nackinaw overcoat. Finder pleasd re urn to The Advertiser office. 29-It-pd For Sale-Rhode Island Red Eggs. rho kind that stay red. Pen No. $2.00 iper setting; pen No. 2, $1.50 itthe yard. W. R. McCuen. 29-2t-pd For Itent-Preferably to young nen, several rooms, furnished and team heated, all modern convenienc !s. 'Will consider couple for light tousekeeping. lis Julia Irby. 29-1t-pd Lost-Silver car(1 case, initials "N. !. ." engrave(i onl back. Finder please eturn to Advertiser olice and receive eward. I 29-1t-pd Notice-I have I qase ie Garling on pastUre and lia c scontinigd the asturage of stoclki here, other than ny own. X. C. -Fleming. 29-2t Wanted-All your country eggs, but cr and chickens. Ail road Eating louse. 29-t-pd New Wood Saw Mlachlies-The Lau ens iachline Shol. expects to finish ive neow wood saw machines this :eek, litted with new 26 inch diameter ut off saw. Wants to sell thei. 29-1 t-p)d Wanted-Some oo,l- corn shucks heap. T. 13. Sunj-p'el. 29-1 t Eggs-Fmiron cioice pen of S. C. thode Isi1l( Reds at $2.00 per set ing. These hens are good layers, W. llolmes, 225 W. 'Main St. 29-it-pd For Sale or 'rade-Registered Du oc boar. B. I. Blakeley. 29-1t-pd For Sale--Young horse, new buggy nd stalk cutter in good condition. 'ash or terms to responsible parties. t. '. Henderson, larksdale Station. 29-it-pd Wanted--A law 1 inower and clec tic fan. 'Mustlb'a bargain. T. B. umerel. 29-It Wanted-Five or ten shares of 'armers N'tional Bank stock. G. W. hell, Phone 147. 29-it-pd For Sale-One i ew Aj1efi car. One ew Dlilance 1- ttruck, and one 5 Big Four Ove Mid touring car. T. 3. Sumerel. 29-It For Sale-G asol ie engine and wood aw, both in A-1 condition at a bar ain for cash. J. W. Saxon, Waterloo, Zoute 2. . Wanted--At once, live agents to sell tccident and IIealth Insurance in this erritory. Liheral comiission, re iable company. For particulars ap >ly to .1. S. Meares, Glen. Agt., 909 'Main It.. Columbia, S. C. 28-2t-1(1 For Servixe-Thoroughbred .rngis (eed lterkshire boar. tee ;u.Chas. 'ownisendl, Watts Mills. 28-4-pd Log- Saw For Sale-1 am now offer ng the last log drag sI for sale at -t. ome (1 e.k and save mllonIcy. n117inev has pull .y-and clutch and iay te used for puing and other small nachinery. T1. '.1 umr1 . 29-11 Strayed- --Tw) black Fow jigs about bree lmlontlis 01d. Left about two v(-eks ago. Iteward if reIt ued, or for nforiiiation. Wiill Ililson, 602 .Jersey z1.. LaurenRIs. 28-2t.-ipd Notilee--I have full eOuiient fou) nloving houRses. If you have work o is kilnd to be donie write Saiml J. un5, Gray(1 Cour, 2kvt 2. 28-5t -1(1 Cars Washed---Co e p 1'. t. Sum grage to. gt ; ars washed. :.!)-,t Lost, Straved or Stolen-First of u1111111Ry, oie hoind hitch, one year C . withI oak back am ii a:'n legs . l..b :fl reward for informtion1(1 leading (4 re:-overy oIf same,' l2. W. Itobo, Ow Rgs. S. ('. 28 -21-ud Lost'-T'wo) Wari Savings Stamp~l '(((ill wiithI $.41 itn stampl~s illn .1 Onec ilhieri of Iuhy Toth(1l. 1 tow~ard~( for t heiR' di inn to ()I. N. Todsd. 27-21t- pd iI~. Infsuirance'--- See I). i. T1oddl, at 'iurens1 Trus t (oman11y for god old ine life insurance. 27-if Mle~s--llave scild maod of lt k's (5hipmencit oif imib s. but exipect noth lerI lot last of t hi;s~ wek. Comle 4(d .'e them. W. I1. Wharton01. 27-if Not ie' -.m~ ready t(o move thai 2r,-S -pd NoticI< i ie-l.n Truist C'omipany iIjll p y y.ou G~ 1(r iCent int1eresCt for MoneyC) to Lendl---l1~i imiPepaed to are(( loans. on im.rovedl farm'.s on fav rah~e termsr, and1( at reasonabtle rates ind expn C1I. Apply ('arly to C. D). 1(r the (...ihlete' daily mRke(11t re 'Rrts. subscibe1( toi Th Gre(nw.ood ndel(x-.1(ournai thiromRh alir. WVill Ireby. Ic him1 at ont'Cctoly la4 (ents a Notien~ to ( rit ors. All parties haviung claims agatinst le deIate oif J1. II. D~ukce. deceasd re he'reby notI tIed thIiat samue mlust lie 4rocvenR blefore thle Cle(rk i of Cort onl 01 '(fore thie 25thI day of Febiruiary, 1920. C. A. P'OWI'0R, 9-3t--A Clerk of Court. FEATHIERSTON)E A hNIGHIT A ttorneys at Law Laurens, S. C. til husiness Initruisfted to Our Care Viii Have Pironmpt and Carcinti Atten-. lion. Offiee over Palmetto hnnk Ir. Feathierstone will spend Wedines (lay of each wveek in Laur'ns. 0. Langdon Long ATTORNEY AT LAW Farmers Nation'llBank Building All Tkegal IBusines,, (iven LAND SA-16 state of South Carolina, County of Lauren$, IN COURT OF OOMMON PLBAS . J. FL1EMJNG, Plaintiff, I against BIMMA AUSTIN JOHNSON, et al, De fendants. Pursuant to a decree of the Court .n the above stated case, I will sell at public outcry to the 'highest bidder, it Laurens, C. H., S. C.. on Salesday n February next, being Monday the Ind day of the month, during the egal hours for such sales, the follow ng described property, to avit: All that certain tract of land. known is the Willis Hunter place contaid ng 54 acres, more or less, bounded mn the north by lands of W. A. Mc-' ilintock and David, McClintock; on he east by lands of David McClintock, tnd lands of E T Blakely; on the iouth by lands of airs. Jane McClin ock and by lands of Mrs. JaneCraig ind on the west by lands of Pink Hun er and by lands of Lewis Brewster. Terins of Sale: One-half cash, -bal mnce to be paid twelve inonthi from late of sale; the credit portion to be &ecured by bond and mortgage.of the )urchaser over the said prenises, )earing interest at 7 per cent. from late, with leave to purchaser to pay ils entire bid in cash. Purchaser to )ay for papers, stamps and recording. f the terms of sale are not coin >lied with, the land to be re-sold on ame or some subsequent Salesday on aine terms, at risk of former pur haser. C. A. POWI1R, C. C. C. P. and G. S., Laurens, S. C. )ated, this Jan. 13, 1920. 26-3t-A 'ho Laurens Drug Co., Laurens, S. C. Dr. T. L. Timmerman DENTIST Laurens, South Carolina Office In Peoples Bank Building UNDERTAKING KENNEDY BROS., Undertakers and Embalmers ['alls answered any hour day or night Simpson, Cooper & Rabb Attorneys at Lad. Wil:1 Practice In all State Courts Prompt Attention Given All Business Blackw.ell & Sullivan ATTORNEYS AT LAW Prompt Attention Given All Business Money to Loan on Real Estate Telephone 350 Offiee In Simmons Building W. M. NASH SURVEYOR Terracing. Leveling NOTARY PUBLIC Gray Court, S. C. NITRATE OF See me for your Nitrate goods. Prompt delivery 'and right prices. D. A. B3ARKSDALE AT' F. P. & J. R. Childress Stable Phone 119 or 131 CLYDE T. FRANKS Agent For Ashepoo Fertilizer Few Eqh1 and No Superiors Also. Few Farms for Sale Farmers! See Me at FARMERS NATIONAL. BANK Laurens. S. C. PROTECT YOUR ROOFS BY USING Our Goodyear Liquid Roofing Cement Ben F. Estes, 'Special Representative, Laurens,S.C. We also carry a high class of paints and varnisbes. Will call on you at any time. Standard Paint and Lead Works, Cleveland, 0. PIPE, FIT'fiiNGS, PUMPS, CYLINDERIS AND WELL POINTS V BuiAUg - VUlII.tOJ AJOA and coal mines, and other unsettled p.zuq uooq sui 11 suollipuoo to secure material, but we have been teois qnoq ul '80>11.11s 01 ou i good Stock of Pipe, Fitllngs, etc. COLUMBIA SUPPLY COMPANY 823 WEST GERVAIS STREET, COLUMBIA,S, C. 45-tt We Can Save You Money By Making Your Old Clothing Serviceable We Are Doing It for Thousands of Others; Why Not for You? We Believe a Trial Will Convince You. FOOTER'S---Cleaners and Dyers N VIDVIFBEORE in the history of the world have suchm aston ishing opportunities been presented to young nen and wo men. Make 1920 the foundation stone upon -which to build years of future juccess and prosperity. Your future is In your own hands. Will yotl make of it a succes sor a failure? We have started hundreds of young peo)ple-oni the road to success. May we render the same service to you? 1Write for narticulars as to courses, rates, etc. GREENWOOD BUSINESS COLLEGE lzulerm sae, numagement j Emaulliu11sinless College un~l ~tm, . 0.Asheville, N. C. S CERL AND 4 TOU j NG THE NEW OVERLAND "4" is the most economical car on the market for the money. Come in and look it over. WILSON-OVERLAND CO. Sale of Surplus Government Goods . S. Army Leather Steeveless Jackets, BiANi) NIEW............$10.95 U. C. Army Olive D rab Wool Ilankets, weight .5 lbs, size ;'x82. Per feCt, (leai anld saniary A ra................... 1'. S. Army llentera, "I.A1)ANT I110\1". Ilot blast, large size, nickel trimmed, beautl sfi "tove. OilIy slightiv Vsed, Cost no'w $65 .... $1i5.00 1i. s. Army IrlA'ilRs "Cole lilast" No. 1,lq,. nicikel triiimuned, in very good condition special price .... .... .... ..... .g. U. S'. Army Field Shoes, good heavy .1hos for general ear.......$8 1'. S. Army RIu bber lii p hoots, branl nw, havy ru ibber, sizes 10 and it, per pair. .... .... .... ... . .... .. .. .... .... .... . 0. 16^ 1'. S. Army Rubber Artics and I0ibber -Shoes. good condition...... $29r* U. S. Army Canvas Leggings, extra strong, good condition, per pair...,650 11. S. Army Canvas 'Haversacks, heavy canvas baik, for hunting, etc. .. 8e U. S. Army Gold Medal Folding Canvas Cot........''.'2. U. S. Army Cot Mattresses, cotton, go!cd condition.....''''''.'.$. 11. S. Army Denim Trouisers, rlpaired, goo(d conidit ion, pal'........... 850 U. S. Army Denim Coats, good, servie.ible conditlion ...8 1'. S. Army Wool Shirls, seen iservice, but good Coldition, olive drab, A grade, $2.95 each; '1 grade, $2.50.ach; C grade, $1.93 each. 1. .A rImly Wool Suill, complete with "oat, br'eehes, leggings, in good condition, $8.45 per suit. Breeches alone would cost $8.00. U. S. Army Wool Overcoats, velvet collar. Seen slight service, but in good condition, special this week.... .... .... ........... . I. S. Army Olive Drab Wool Mackinaw, very desirable oat ..9A0 U. S. Army Sheep lined Coat. BRAND NUW. Will give good service $16.M 11. S. Army Rincoals, used but in go8d (condlit ion............. .. U1. S. Army Web llalters, made of good grade 'webting.75c U. . Army Regulation Comforts, olive (rab, good servlcea.bl condi - tion, renovated, standard size and weight ..........g,46., Arm Regulation Breast Collar Harness, standard double wheil sets, $79.50. Double load sets $58.50. You take no chances buying this. U. S. Army 'Leather Halters, good condition .. . ..g U. M. Army Tent Flios, 9x15 ft. excel-lent condition... . 18.76 U. S. Navy Hammocks, heavy canvas. excellent condition 40x71 inci. $09. U. S. Army Tents 16xi6x11 ft high, 3 ft. wall, free from tears and holes. (luaranteed 12.4 oz. khaki army dick.-.-.-..9.75 1'. S. Army Knives, 60c dozen; U. C. Army Forks 5Mc dozen; 'U. . Army Galvanized 'Water Buckets, worth $2.60, special 95c oaeh; U. 0. Army Wool Underwear, clean and sanitary. Will give good ser vice, all sizes, $1.00 per garment, $i.85 suit, or $i.75 per suit in ' dozen lots. 141tor$17pesutI WRITIC FOR CATALOG. TFIRMS: Cash with -(l'r. ffrouice: Any I)ank in Greenville. Include postage when ordering goods aent by parcel post. YOUR MONIEY BACK IF NOT SATISFljM BRADLEY "ONDED WAREHOUSE CO.. GREENVILS. . E I lemember-The enormous buying POWr of the Governnt onablof us t offer you such low Price" on out- goods,