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Laurens, S. C., Aug. 20 (Special)—-
(Farmers of the county met In the
Court House Monday morning and
formed the Laurens County Marketing
Association the object of which is to
cooperate with the cotton grader se-
cured for this city and to further the
cause of Cie farmers in this vicinity.
Mr. Geo. M. Wright, president of the
Watts Mills and Banna Manufacturing
Company was present and gave a val
uable talk on the value of improving
the grades of cotton grown here and
the benefits of careful ginning and
storing of cotton after it is harvested.
County Agent Moore also made a short
address explaining the work to Lc
done by the cotton grader.
The following officers of the asso
ciation .were elected for the coming
year: Pres., G. H. Bolt; Vice Presi
dent, Mr. Workman, of Qinton; Sec
retary and Treasurer, County Agent
M. D. Moore; Directors: W. L. Gray,
J. ^ Dendy. W. B. Knight. B.- W. Hel-
lams, C. L. CpatsT L. G fiaife aid 'i 1 ;
-C. Switxer ’
Policy Regarding Mexico v
4 Is Announced
Washington, Aug. 14.—The first de
finite move toward the long expected
change in policy in dealing with Mexi
co was disclosed today.’
Carranza has been warned that if
the murders and outrages continue
against Americans, "the United States
may be forced to adopt a radical
change in its policy with regard to
Mgri co/ 1 ;
With the announcement at the state
department, however, came no au
thoritative indication of how far the
American government is preparing to
go to enforce what lacks only the dip
lomatic technicalities of an ultima
tum.
The government announced its ac
tion by pubishlng an exchange 'of
' notes with Mexico City, and prefaced
1 its official statement with the explana
tion that the diplomatic representa
tions referred to had been taken “in
view of the long series of murders and
out-rages of American citizens in
Mexico, culminating in the murder of
Peter Catron in San Luis Potosl last
month, and the perpertration of other
and property."
PERFECTION
Mosquito Canopys
Suitable for any Bed.
Phone 335.
Clinton, One Week
The Kadell-Kritchfield
Players-Company o£22
phony Orchestra.
UNDER CANVASS.
The oldest, best, finest equipped and
most favorable known Dramatic
company in the South, offering all
Royalty Plays—The Minister’s Dau
ghter, The Man of the Hour, The
Natural Law and others; presenting
Miss Clara Hampelton and a power
ful acting cast of actors and actres
ses. Finest Portable theatre ever
built, car load scenery and affects—
The Dramatic Treat of the Season.
- Clinton -
Weefc September^ 1st
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ALFRESCO PARTY.
Mrs. Clayte Bailey entertained
with an Alfresco party Wednesday
evening at her home on North
Broad Street, when Miss Susan
Qraee Moody of New York City
was the honoree. ,
' The guests were assembled on
the spacious lawn and porches
where progressive conversation
was enjoyed.. The Victrola furn
ished music throughout the .even
ing. Those who assisted in enter
taining were Misses Collette Grif
fin, Helen Bailey, Nellie Bobo and
Messrs. John Little and Eugene
Richburg. At the conclusion of the
evening a delicious ice course was
served. § A bout seventy-five guests
were .present.
Miss Frances •O^Daniel enter
tained several of her friends at a
acFs lir dfiffegard 'of‘American-itve*- gpwfng' ’parfy Tiir~Thtn^dny~ aftt^
Upon. The hostess served a salad
course and iced tea to the follow
ing guests: Misses Sarah Hunter,
Agnes Henry, May Owens, Helen
Bailey and Mary Stokes.
Mrs. W. B. Owens entertained at
Bridge On Thursday evening. A
salad course with ginger ale was
served to the following guests:
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Coleman, Mr.
aitd Mrs. Will Bean, Mr. and Mrs.
Cyrus Bailey and Mr. John Young.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Bailey en
tertained at Bridge on Friday ev
ening. After the playing of a
number of games delightful re
freshments were served to the fol
lowing guests: Mr. and Mrs. Irvin
Coleman. Mrs. W. B. Owens, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Bean and Mr. John
Young. . .
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Miss B. Copeland entertained on
Thursday evening. Mrs. J. F. Ja
cobs, Jr., delighted the guests with
a number of piano selections. Miss
Julia Ferguson served punch, while
Mrs. D. C. Heustiss, Mrs. J. • F.
Jacobs and Misses Ethel and Ellen
Copeland servetl cream and cake.
About seventy guests were invited
to spend the evening.
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The satisfaction that Buck’s Stoves
arid Ranges have given in this commun-
yearsns
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positive that BUCK MEANS QUAL.
ITY- Ask the housekeeper
been using a Buck stove < ^
hear her tell of its quick hes
irig and perfect baking qua]
BUCK MEANS QUALITY a
price. We buy Buck’s stoves and
and now have on sale a large dis
and prices. All we ask is that you
. ' BUCK’S ARE BE!
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The Home-Makers.
Mrs. J. F. Jacobs entertained the
Knitting Club on Wednesday af-
tenioon. The hostess served a salad
course and iced tea. Besides the
regular members, the following
guests -were present: Mesdamcs
George Copland, E. W. Ferguson,
J. R. Copeland, S. C. Hays, Joe
Little and Jodie Chandler.
Duncans Creek, Service postponed
until the fifth Sunday of August.-
W. S. Bean.
LOST— Ladies blue serge coat on
road between County Home and
fflinton. Finder return to J. R. Todd
at Edgar Todds store ('linton, S. C.
and get reward.
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People Read
Newspaper
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Good Inter
only out of the head.
come only out of a good store
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We buy good Shoes and se
only, and at reasonable prices;
That’s why it would be
profitable for you to
advertise in it
If yoa wuit a fob
If you vxunt to hire somebody
If yoa xosnt to sell something
If'yoa xosnt to boy something
If yoa wnt to rent yoar boast
If yoa •went to sell yoar boast |
If yoa event to sell yoar farm
if yoa event to bay property
If there is anything that yoa
event the quickest end best evey
to supply that event is by placing
an advertisement in this paper
The results wiQ surprise
and please you
We deal fairly and squarel;
one the same prices and stand
pair we sell.
~ We study our business-eve
ery week. We are doing ai
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do our level best to please yo
Next time you need a p:
acquainted with this store’s r
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Piles Cored in 6 to 14 Days
DrattlsM refund money if PAZO OINTMENTfeil*
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Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you oen get
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