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["the news in brief i Huhatd Nelson, the negn chartred with. I lit* assassi nut ion oi Mr lv. A M< D*'\vell in Camden last October, was tried and ttc quitted la>t week. The fanu its ti^ht between W. E Lucas, ot Laurens, and the Midekens, of New York, fertile cotitrol ot the Laurens Cotton Mills, was settled Saturday. A million ?iii)i)jige plants, ;i a solul carload, were shipped ;i day or two ;?jzo liom Charleston to Iowa. " Jame* Slierbert, a well kiiojvu farmer ol Spartanburg County, committed suicide Friday night. Mount Vesuvius is again in a violent state of eruption, causing death and destruction. As many as 500 lives have thus far been lost and at least 150,000 persons liaye lied from their homes, seeking places of safety. Numbers of cities and towns have been either totally or partially destroyed. Judge Cage has rendered his decision in habeas corpus proceedings heard by him at the re cent court in Chesterfield, insti tuted by William J. Johnson for the custody of his two little girls, he and his wife having separated. The Judge decides to commit , children to the father on one year's probation. The .Farm Garden. Home and Farm. There are vegetables which some farmers never seem to think of growing, and yet they are among the very best of garden growths. We count both asparagus and celery in this list. There ought to be an asparagus bed ou fifty farms where now there is not one such bed. Aspar agus is among the earliest and Qpist healthful of vegetables. There is no secret about the making of a bed; and properly made and eared for it is good for an ordinary lifetime. It helps the physical nature of man to get the right sort of start for the year. Celery may be grown just an easily as asparagus, and it is one of the great and delightful appetizers. A dish of crisp ceiery helps to lift men far above the hog con dition. And then arrange to have tlow ern. ? iitij' win urn ue loriiioom ing if there is no plan for them They are of the class of foo<l or which all yonmr minds at le ast in the country best develop. It is not likely that a person wh ? goes any distance in this pVasing direction will stop shor of making the whole round Frui should come in. One who he lieves this way, and who Inn tasted of it. Hays : l'The man who has the irroum on which to plant fruit and doe fi "The Old < THE BANK OF LANC S CAPITAL SURPLUS Loans made en Real Kst Ifl Collections given promp ^ Interest allowed on time O Your business solicited, il the strongest Bank in Lan I not do so deserves to be fed on hop and hominy for the balance of his life, or at all events until f he learns the value of fruit and i puts his knowledge into prac , tice." 1 Professional Cards Dr. J. li. WELSH, DENTIST. > Ollioe over William-?Hughes Co's ! Store, lortuerly occupied by Or R. M Calloway. LANCASTER, S. C. i DR. R. G. RLLIOTT, l Lancaster, S. C. Residence 'phone, No. IS7. Ofliee, 1 Davis building, cor. Main and Diinlap , si reei s; piinne ,\o. a. Will practice in both town and rounty. All calls, day or ni>>lit, will receive prompt attention. i No. 7858 i Report of the Condition of iThe First National Bank OF LANCASTER At Lancaster, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business April 6th, 1906. RESOURCES. boanu anil Discounts 161.571' 'ii i Overdrafts, secured $111 68: unse......... ?, iid it? I*. S. llonds to Hocure circulation 25,000 on Premium on U s. llonds 688 16 Honda, Srcurltios ete. 2,4(1.30 ' Furniture and Fixtures 1,876.23 ) Due from National Hanks, not reservo agents, 43,746 74 Due from Slate Hunk-* and Hankers 4,360.60 Due from approved reserve agents 11,491 82 Checks and other cash items 10,670.04 Notes of other National Hanks 420.00 Fr ictlonal paper currency, nickels and cents 31306 Lawful money reserve In hanks, viz: Specie 8,564 95 Redemption fund with 1' S Treas. (5 per cent, of circulation) 1,2*0. no Total, .... (| 78.521.10 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in 4 25,i!OO.iiO ' Surplus fund 5,"00.00 Undivided I'roiits less expenses and taxes paid 1.917.58 National Hank notes outstanding 22.2HI.00 Individual deposits, subject to check ? ? 1116 267.0", 31 Time certilleatcs of deposit 25,219 03 I Cashier's cheeks cu 'standing 2.367 74 123.8">3.82 Total, ... 1178.521 40 State of South Carolina, I ^ > Count v of Lancaster t' 1, K. M. Crux ton. Cashier of ther.lmve-named II..nk. do soletiitil\ swear that the auoVo statement is true to the best of tny knowledge and , oelief K M. CROXTON. Cashier. Suoseritied and sworn to lietore mo lhls9'li day of April, 19 6 i F. It I'ORT111., Notary Public. , < on ct Attest ; 4 IIAS. D JONKS, R ( MiMANL'S, I UA l> ,IU.> >, 1) rrctors. I OSTEOPATHY. I could arrange to treat in Lancaster, if any desire l| to try the new science of treating diseases. Write me. 1 Literature and informa1 lion pertaining to Osteopat thy sent on request. All curable diseases sucsuccessfu 1 ly treated. DR. T* L. DAVIS, ()steopathic Physician, i j Rock Hill, S. C. s 4-7-OP-lm. I Reliable." Q (ASTER, Lancaster, S. C. St .$r>< ),(KK). 00. ? . .$50,ooo.oo. K at<\ at reasonable rates. A t and careful attention. ^ deposits.. ^ The oldest, the largest and |1 caster county. ?J ~ ^ ^ is the |g Hr !Sincerest Flattery" 1 wp The unprecedented popularity of Royster's < FARMERS' BONE fertilizer has induced some of Four competitors to advertise Fish Guano, claiming theirs ** to be "just as good." FARMERS' BONE is the original Fish Guano, and, to prevent being imposed upon, |H \ buyers should be sure that our trade-mark is on every bag. ? This is the only guarantee that you are getting the genuine Farmers' Bone I Made with Fish tt- -- - ?.? =_ 9 \ / APRIL 4th --2JS APRIL 4th nmn flmnnn mm nnnnn WfiW iilUKC * DbW M , Thursday, Friday and. Saturday will be our opening days and every piece of goods in our house will be at real bargain prices. Below we will quote some prices that will convince you that we mean what we say1 case Apron Ginghams, the vard 4c. 5 4 Table Oil ('loth the yard 15c. 1 case Evett Classic Ginghams for waists 5(1 inch Union Linen Daninsk this sale 25c. and suits, in a prettv line patterns, 5$c yard. 1 piece Cl inch Mercer-zed Damask, this 1 case Dress Ginghams, the usual 10c qual sale, a real big value, at 45V. tiv, the yard 7Ac. 25 doz Doylies at bargain prices. 1 case Figured Lawns in dainty patterns, 100 doz lowels. piece 5 and 10 cents, the yard 4U*? 10 doz Ladies' Straw Sailors, this sale 22c. 1 case solid colored Organdies in white and 10 doz Childrt n's Sailor*, with nice ribbon colors, usual price iuac, thin sale tii?* y?i. i$o | trimming, this sale only 25c. SPECIALS SPECIALS j See our Mercerized Grenadine in white, pink, black, nile green, red and blue, 25 inches wide, only 12 cents the yard. An elegant line of colored Voiles, 25 inches wide, only 10 cents the yards. 25-inch Opera Crepes, full line colors, special for this sale, 10 cents the yard. 1 dozen $2 00 white Lawn Shirt Waists for 2 doz IVrcale Shirt Waists only 25". this sale $i 89. 5 dozen 1'illow Cases 80x42 inches, for 5 dozen 75c white Lawn Waists, embroidery this sale onlv 12 I 2 cents, fronts, tins sale 49c. 10 yards 1 4 Barker's Bleach to the cur 5 dozen Bed ShcetR M x 90 inches, linen tomer for 75 cents, finish, only 59 cents. Come and get our prices on everything. Our manager, W. F. Broom, is no stranger to the. nennle r> ' ' ~ " r r of Lancaster, he having served the trade of this town and I county for 5 years with the firm of Wm. Ganson. - 1 | Yours truly, A. J. BROOM COMPANY 11 I Next Door to the PostofTice. i ?-? ?4. i