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Aiken Standardi
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At: 1 i -S' "ft i -'la' i tbto pro- expMtod to A. Howolt of is -oyortod oa tko emra-, tltghUy Coon-tew, eake walk at the colored Odd Fellows Each yoar the affair Is patronised by many Northern visitors. Luther Von eon of the late Coroner Sprmdley 6f Alken and Mrs. Unit Spradley of Langleyr died at hia residence in Augusta last Saturday. Last Sunday waa Day.

on which the candles uaed durinr the year at aerrtcae In the Catholic and some of the Episcopal churches are blessed for that purpose. The flre department was called out Tiat Sunday morning, but it was the cause was the fallfnc Wills reaidence. No damage war done. letter from Lieut. David S.

Polier from overseas, states that he la enjoyfhg a two weeks vacation and bar been offered a promotion to Major to remain in France and act aa Interpreter between the French and American armies. The Lieutenant aneaka French fluently. The Home Service department of the Cross in the Bank of Carolina building, is open from 10 a. m. and from 4 p.

m. Returning soldiers will please register at the rooms, where they will receives a generous welcome. Mr. Richard Miller and Mr. E-Jtf.

Bailey, of Ellenton. have removed with their families to Greenwood, 8. much to "regret of their many friends. New Spring arriving dally at-tha Model Style Shop, Sergeant W. J.

Hastings, of Camp Barnard Bee; Confederate Veterans, haa removed from 5-to Day's Mill, on Rt. Though In hia 77th year the gallant old soldier ta still enjoying good health. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder," does not apply to-the absence of C. Coulton EVejntually, why not now? A very Interesting paper by Efetlmius A. Gregory, the young Aiken Greek, on the "Rights of Greece" In the world's -readjustment, appeared In last Sunday's Augusta Chronicle.

The article is well written and shows rich knowledge and patriotism. -The Journal and Review has a intersting letter written by Lucius H. Johnson, son of Mr. Wesley Johnson, which arrived too late for publication this week, but which we hope' to publish In It oli before greeted to Aaylui at lees at that tfce any momoat 4toe WWle narai- tt waa feared might at violoat. Private William SbaUr, .01 Oraagobvrg.

kiaaman of. J. T. Saalei of Aikea. WM iMtaatly kUled oa Oct.

whUeoporatlng with the British Army at Qaemtla. He was In the Dtvialoa that broke throogh the lino. Capt Ramer writss that MRS. JT. B.

Mrs. J. B. Eidson died at her home in Bath last Thursday after a short illness. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Ollie and Otis, thq later son now doing service France.

Funeral services were held Augusta, Ga. Any Careless Visitor may cause you thousands of dollars loss unless you are insured in a good company like the old reliable "Hartford.V We can insure you IT To TO AY YOU AY- us AYYOJJR LOSS LAIRD SON AIKKN, SOUTH CAROLINA. very cool aad dtod (rnme. "He waa a splendid aoUHer, and won the reapeet of and eomrader tor Ala hia Captain. Spring.

iSniU are- rare beautiful in dealfa. now ahowlnc the Model Style Shop. Henry -Devote, an aged colored broucht in to the Aiken Jail laat week by Mr. W. O.

Oratory, of Warrenrilie. with being lunatic. Dqvore ran in to Mr. home and wanted to take of the place. Late laat week the man's son from McCormick catne to the Jail after htm and took him to his home near -McCormick.

promising; to take care of him. The caddy boys At Palmetto Golf Links hare, repeatedly warned against playing but last Sunday seven of -them' sneaked behind the carriage house and had a game going at fuU tilt when Chief crept up on. the whole bunch to the lockup. Each of them was fined $5 in the Court Monday morning. Young Dalton Hall, convicted of the murder of Foster Kale at last term of Court here and sentenced to lite imprisonment, was taken to Columbia by auto last Friday.

J. B. Sal ley, his attorney make a strong appeal for a new trial one of-the claims being that oaly men were on the fury that convicted Hall. There is also after discovered evidence, ft la claimed, will act to the benefit of the prisoner. CAPT.

8TONK IN BOSWPORT NEWS A telephone message received by friends last week in Aiken from Mrs. T. C. Stone at Greenville, S. gives the'pleasing news that Captain Stone, who has seen such exciting service overseas with the U.

S. Army has arrived at Newport News, Virginia, and after a short stay at Camp Lee will be home among hia relatives and many friends. HEAVY FIRE LOSS. Last Friday morning at 3 o'clock, the barn and stables of Mr. Mayhew Hanklnson, on the Edgefleld road about 3 miles from Aiken, containing 7 head horses and mules 16 hogs and the feed crops Cor were completely destroyed by fire.

Mr. Hankinson has recently moved to the place and was well supplied with provender for the coming year. His reach 'over $3.000 with only $200 Insurance. The cause of the. Are has not been ascertained, and as an automobile was heard dashing by the place just previous to the fire, is believed by some that the work was that of an incendiary.

The affair is being investigated. EI.LEXTOX HEROE RETURNS Sergeant Furman MUTIS. of Ellenton, a member of S. Marines, nnd who was in the big Chateau Thierry an'd Argonne Forest engagements, returned last week to his home, and was the recipient of a general and hearty ovation from his kindred and many 1 friends. Sergeant Muns of his flnKera in the fiKh't, and while aiding a -wounded comrade wns sluu in the side, tho wound him unconcious.

the gallant TCllenton bor recovered his senses'he was safe in an -hosoital near the front. The shot 'hat reached his side "was deflected hv a cartridge belt nnd the force of the bullet retarded bv the Impact: Planting Seed Potatoes Early Bliss and Irish Cobblers at 75c per peck. Choice Selected Seed from the best Stock HAHN CO. The Grocers. i.

i tc, frae where aet work waa The will veil pleaaed wittk ajtsl tha novtfeemera wkosa wm the ol a girt irom New' IKSABTK. Last Wedaeaday Sheriff Howard waa called to Langley aad to arreat Rufus Jeter, colored, who had beem employed at the Peerleaa chalk near place, and jrho be oame suddenly and violently in sane Tuesday night. The demented vail attempted to annihilate the whole force" at the Peerless" from the foreman down to the water boy. He became so dangerous that the crew waa compelled to seiie him and nail, the unfortunate man up In one of the box until the Sheriff arrived. Laat "Friday Jeter war taken from the Alken jail to the State Insane Asylum.

COLORED PYTHIAN8 The annual election of Magnolia Lodge, Aiken No. 22 colored Pyth- iana. took place January 5th in Alken and resulted follows: W. McGhee, S. Macfarlan, V.

T. P. Hamonds. K. of R.

and M. H. Harrison, M. of B. Brown, M.

John S. Connor. M. of H. C.

Mitchell, Prelate; B. Henneberry, I. Noah Kimball O. G. Magnolia Is one of the banner lodges of the old Palmetto State having been instituted about 12 year ago with.

W. M. McGhee. one of Atken's leading colored citizens as foisftder. and who is still standing at the helm, and has merited the confidence of the lodge members until this is the seventh lime he has been elected.

The Grand Lodge meets this ye4ir at Columbia, the represena- tives are M. McGhee and W. A. Jackson two staunch Pythlans. Aik- well represented this year in Supreme Lodge, and is sending all The receipts of the endowment money from the state is about $2.000 per quarter.

MJtS. MARY C- MOSELEV The very many friends of this noble Christian woman will be deeply pained to of her death, which occurred last Thursday at her home near Aiken. Mrs. Moseley suffered an attack of influenza-pneumonia which ended fatally despite the kindest of care and the "closest attention of loved ones and physicians. She was in her 74th year, and Kad- been proceeded to the grave by her husband.

"Welcome H. Moseley in 1897. Hers was a high, noble character and her many deeds of many of them hidden from all but the cluster long around her name and her memory. Though long a sufferer she bore her suJTerlBps with patience. Before marriage she was Miss Turner of.

Silverton. Funefal services were held iast Friday afternoon at Levels Raptist Church, which was founded by her late husband, and of which was a pioneer member. Services wero conducted by the Rev. J. L.

Peacock and Dr. P. J. McLean. The pall bearers "were Messrs.

Fabian Summerall, Herbert H. Woodward. T. P. Johnson, Coward ami M.

T. Holley. Moseley Is by one G. L. Bovkln.

6f Jackson. S. C. dnncrhter, Mrs. B.

CuTlum and several nefres nephews. 4r Marca, win HBN1Y BOftOH. Cttj Oork and Treasurer INSPECTION COSTS NOTHING. Come in when you are passing our mind wnether you think you 'want to'buy anything or not. You may he may have something want extremely At any rate, we always have something new and interesting tc show, and inspection costs nothing Right now we have a new stock of Gop Brooches, Cameo Brooches and Rings.

B. F. GROHMANN WATCHMAKER JEWELER AIKEN. S. C.

a awarded aad Clare SetlUg. for auppllea covnty chain aad the county homo. Said to of. one month drtlT at iae kind aad of needed each rt upon ap- at the Chief omce. Attest W.

W. A. C. irtniT Get aow The Grocers. Abort operatires QranlteTille and Tllto weat out on strike IMC Moaday afttrnooa for an I Sheriff Howard was asked to awear in many ox the of the Mtila aa d.putu.

but refused. that could handle the situation and the act of swearing la the would cause frtetloa between oper- and employers. At this writing an to e.uiet it the mill and no case of disorderly conduct haa been reported. Both the milk mentioned above are cloaca down. w.

A -1 Mrs. Jane Inglett. Rprzelia. mother of Mrs. Fannie Oarnos of Bath S.

died at her Georgia home last week aged 82 years. XOT THK OXLY ONE. There Arc Other Aikcn People Similarly Can there be any stronger, proof offered than the evidence residents? After you have read the following-, quietly answer the qties-' lion. I M. Hendrix, 1401 Richland Avo.

Aiken, says: "About a year ago'l had constant pain In my back. In the morning-I was sore a'nd stiff and I often had headaches and dizzy spells. My kidneys acted irregularly, too. and the'secretions were very scanty and highly colored. A friend recommended Doan's kidney Pills tr me and I got a box, I used them they soon cured me of all cny complaint.

I have had no return of it since and I gladly recommend Doan's Kidney Pills." Above statement given June -6 and on February. 18. Mr. Hendrlx "I recommend DoanY Kidney Pills', just highly today ar I did in 19M. The cure they has prortfn permanent." SOc, at all dealers.

Don't nimply for a kidney remedy- get. Doa'n's Kidney -same that Mr, Hendrtx had. Buffalo; Y. MARRIAGE LICENSES Judge of Probate, George R. Webt issued the following marriage licenses-during the month of January: B.

Sanders and Lillian Cumbee Ridge Spring; Joseph Ford, Augusta and. Gertrude Clearwater S. C.r Ernest Williamson, Williston S. and Montmorenci; Robert Shires Alken, and Occie Chitty. Blackvllle, S.

George Jowers and Ora Turner, langley; Eugene Harsh and Louise Rodgers- consent, of parents for bride, who Is 15 years Benjamin W. Crosland and Rachel Price, Alken; R. B. Walker. Willtston.

and Lolia I. Owens, Hawthorne: Hoyt Rutland, Williston. and Eva Mills Montmorenci; John E. Busbee and Daisy Willard K. Bush, Flore'nce, and Florence McCauley.

N. Augusta; Culten Ban- forth Corliss. Detroit. and -Henderson. Aiken; Raymond 1 lovell.

Indanapalis. and Josle E. Augusta. Perry Sullivan. Warrenville S.

and Marie Merchant. Thornar Flowers and Agnes H. Wilford Clearwater, S. Frank M. Cook- and Frances mo'ri-, -Minnie Williamson F.

Lunch ford, Augusta; and Martha Grant. Columbus Robert Dowe, Bath. and Lillie Moody. Clearwater; T. Frye and SofHe Warrenville: Harold Godfrey, Seivern, and Dorothy Hutto, Samirrra; John Davis, Augusta; and Kato Barnette; Langley; Haskell Whetston' and Mary Ethel Perry S.

Frank Luke and Hattle Mar Morris, Langley BiFFTey. Ridpe Sprtnp and Ella Satchel-, Monet la. G. W. E.

THORPE 856 MAIN ST. The splendid business given us is continued, call attention to a fcwttems. We Self Raising Buckwneat in packages. Quaker Oats Becker's Oats, Corn Flakes. Splendid Prunes 15 cts pe Ib.

California cts per Ib. Monarcn Ketchup 30 cts pt. Fancy Peas 25 and Okra and Tomatoes 3 Ib. 30 cts Mixed Tea (black) 65 cts. Coffee.

Standard grade, 30 and 35 ctB. Fancy Coffee 37 1-2 and 40 eta Harrington Hall Coffee 45 cts. Tiger Brand California Peaches 30 cts can Apricots 35 cts. can 20 cts, 2-pkg's. 35 cts.

Pork and Beans 10 and 15 cts. Celery Salad 35. cla per jar. Whitejloee Sauce 25 cts Pkg Cocoanut 6 and 10 cts- Fancy Salmon Steak Special 1 Ib. can 45 cts.

PrlCe8 Cane in 1-2 and I cans 60 cts, -n. ana fl.15. Cheese 45 eta per Ib I Gardcn Socd8 an FIeld T- We are receiving Spring 'seeds and will sell you the very germlnating G. W. E.

THORPE 856 MAIN ST. "Cap" Carroll, a colored employee of the Fanners St-orrrgiJ and Fertilizer Company at Aikeiv met a frightful accident morning while working in the plant Tn trying to remove a bell on one of the pulleys Carrol's arm was caught in the powerful belt and he wai drawn taut'up to the revolving wheel wliich actually jerked the arm from hia body, the falling to the floor. The unftrrtunate rnanV leg was also badly injnred and It Is feared may have to 'be amputated. He -was hurried to the Aikeu-Hos- pital at once and the best of mcdica) attention giyon him. Frorfi last reports he was resting riuietly.

C.IXMNC. REPORT. The reports show that there werp iTO.O-in bales, of cotton ginned in Aiken county from the crop of 1 1 prior to January, '10, as compared with bales ginned up to (he same date last year. Making a difference of nearly 10.000 4Iave You Any Cotton Seed We wilbexchange Nitrate of Soda, Ac and small quantities of cotton seed meal, also hulls for cotton seed in moderate quantities. -We will also take orders for larger lots of cotton seed Tneal and endeavor to get it for you, see us about it.

We are prepared to thresh and grind Velvet Beans. Bring us your corn and wheat to grind, our mill is the best in the country. Aiken, OF OPKMNf! OF HOOK'S OF sUnSC'llIPTTOV TO. TlfK STOi'Iv OF C'OR- P.ORATJOX.- Xotice is that the having br-on duly authorized by iaw thereto, will on i February Tlh. at four o'clock 'in the a-fLernooiu at 707 Georgia Avenue.

North Augusta, Aiken County. South open books of Hiibscrlption to the capital stock of "Carolina Lumber Produces said corporation to be organized and create(l a pursuant to Petition heretoforemrule, and authorJza- tion thereon. This February 3. A. HACKKTT.

H. -W. OF FIXAL N'otice is hereby given that will on; 1 tho 2Sth day of 1 ID, apply to Probate Jurlgodf Aiken County at his offico in Aiken twolve, o'clock of Kald for my final 1 di.icharg*> an of the' Estate of W. L. Plunkett deceased and that on that day my final account, will be to him, Administrator of L.

of A VERY CHILLED PLOWS We have them in all sizes. Also the the well-known AVERY, Louisville and Cyclone Stalk Gutters, H.e. Stalk Cutters. A full line of the GENUINE OLIVER REPAIRS. A Fresh stock of Garden Seed just received.

HOLLEY HARWARE CO. Aiken, S. C. LAIRDandSON REAL ESTATE 'I AND 1 INSURANCE; In alllts Branches'-'--' HEALTH. ACCIDENT, LIVESTOCK AUTOMOBILE.

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