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Subscribe for the Advocate. Cubanola cigars are cheap those days( ?) Mr, Graves Conner left Monday for Charleston. Mr. Charlie Kneecc, of Baxter, was in town Monthly. Mr. Will Hartley, of Monetta, was in to see us Monday. Mr. J. J. Rio. 1 went to Columbia Monday on business. Mr. J. ('. Addy, of Fox, paid us a pleasant cull Tuesday. Bins Hoitense Lnndrutn, of John' ston, was u visitor in town Tuesday. Mr. J. A. Whitteu visited his mother at Mt. Carujel Monday and Tuesday. Mr. J. CJ, Etheredge, of Columbia, spent several da^sin town the past week. Mr. W. Bf. Mille*, of Perry, an agriculturist, was in our town Tuesday on business. Mr. C. T Major, of Columbia, spent Bundoy with his brother, Prof. J. K. T. Major. Mr. F. C. Smith, who has been on the sick list for quite a long while, is improving. Miss Maggie Covin and her sister, Mrs. Sistrunk, left for their home at Mt. Cainiel Monday. MtosCurrnn Maud Hartley, of Edgelield. is visiting Mrs. C. W. Sollee and mhor friends in town. Our town has been unusually favored with visitors ttiis week, many of whom came to attend the Daniel-Jones wedding. Dr. and Mrs. E. K. Hardin entertrined the young people of the town with a delightful reception last Thursday evening. Mr. James Brown, of Perry's, was her* Tuesday on business. Sir. Brown is a progressive farmer and visits Bales burg frsquently. * W. D. rimm one, 1 lio druggist, lias a < hauge of ad this week, one that will interest the reader who is ir need of anything in his line. Auditor Derrick, of Lexington, was here yesterday "endeavoring" to discover the wealth of our citizens. Representatives* llainer and Irby, cf Pauneltsville and Lam ens, respectively spent Sunday in our midst. Miss Mary Eliza Fox, who is attending Calutnhia Female College, was homo for the Jones-Daniel wedding. The nomination of Postmaster Kneece by the President was confirmed by the United States Senate last Wednesday. Mr. P. B. Asbill, our popular jeweler, who has been confined tv> his bed for some days on account of sickness, is much improved, we are glad to note, Miss Lila Glover,a charming young ladv of Bench Island, S C.. lias been visiting the family of Mr. J. C. Glover this week. She wil return to hei home today. Miss Margaret Hare, of B'ackville and Misa Clyde Stansoll, of Elko, win have been visiting friends in p?' j [ ' morning. There are man^^^^^H ' midst who hope they will ret^^^^^B early date,as their visit was eujt^HH Dr. W. H. Timmeaman, accompam ied his do lighter. Miss Salome, to Gall' ney last week, where the latter ha: gone to resume her studies at Limestone College. The Doctor reiurnec by way of Columbia and attended tin inaugural ceremonies on Wednesday, Evangelist W. P. Yarboro, and tin famous singer Mr. L. M. Graham of Chicago, III., will assist kcv. jusus in a revival meeting at Concord M. E Church, beginning tonight. Service: will beheld both morning and eve ning. All of the citizens or Hatesburg and Leesville are invited to attend. If some subscriber who owes us, am can not pay the eash, will bring in i load of wood we will let him sit by oui lire until we finish thanking him, and further we guarantee to puur fort I: thanks in abundance, lasting long en ough for him to at least get warm. Our editor is in Columbia and w< hope things are running smoothP down there. He has shifted the bur den and heavy does it rest, lie i broad-shouldered and could bear i well, but as our shoulders are not si broad, it weighs heavily upon us, but ho be it, we will struggle onward. Editor Harmon, of the Lexingtni Dispatch, as genial and affable as ever dropped into our shack yesterday eve ning, making us all happy. He ha | many strong points, and when no guns are leveled at what we tliiilk weak point, we linil that we have aim rd at. an impenetrable fortress. '1' our friend ''Josh," devil, printer, edi tor and manager, we wish many day [ of life and continued prosperity. Several of our citizens went t Columbia yesterday as witnesses in th preliminary trial of the alleged saf crackers held before I'. S. Coniinisiou erJas.S. Vomer. The four men ur der arrest were represented by P, 11 Nelson and John McMaster. The go* ernment was represented by Unitie States district Attorney J no. G.Oaj era, assisted by Capt. I.. U Meltor About fifty witnesses were snmmone from different sections of the State. The Advocate office is in need i w-~>od. We are too proud to beg, to honest to steal?but we need wooi Our toes are cold, likewise our finger: and Win e our lican is warm n noes in eiitllca to keep the chilling blasts i winter from penetrating our last sun nier clothes. Come hither, dear re.nlo bringing lis wood, light-wood, oak won pine wood, or any kind of wood, jus bii it is wood that will ruli he blood u to "normal." Cash preferred, for *\ can then purchase a little wood an have something left fi r provender. Ask your grocerymai. for the he and he will give you Liberty Hell T hacco. Try It. Jinllniaii-Adanis. On Sunday evenin<- last, at the Met I dist paisonage, V.. Jno. W. Adams, Haxter, and Miss Lola liaallmaii, i Leesville, were united tn marriage I Kev. K. T. (lodges. Mr Adams well known here and his many friem wish him and his fair bride a long li f happiness. Save Your Money and keep it in the Savings Departm-i of the First National bunk of Hate: burg?four per cent, per annum. Div dends semi-annually. .? > ***> J ones-Dun iel. On Wednesday, January 21st, h'gh noon, the Haptistcbureh was till* to overflowing by the people of th and other towns to witness the ma riage of one of our most lovable your ladies, Miss Kva Jones, to one r! Clei son's most popular young teacher Prof. I). W. uanlal. l'he church, beautifully decorate with evergre us, flowers and f? r.i and lighted only by the soft glow < shaded candles, was a picture of lov< liness. The decorations were curri" <>ut under the skillful direction < Mrs E. F. Strother and Miss Ka Itutlnnd, but one of the evidences the popularity of the bride was tl anxiety of everybody to lielp, ns be ( yvun? and old seemc' equally desiroi 'to do something for Miss Eva." The four ushers, Messrs. E 1 ritrothtr, 1>. P. Hartley, T. S. llatei and \V. 0. Cartledge, gracefull seated the large crow?'. At the a| pointed hour Mrs T. It. K?rnnghat a former teacher of the bride, begu the ever-beautiful weeding march. Dr. A.d.S. Thomas, of 'Jreenvill a I fe-loi g friend of t^e family, ai Or. W. W. Daniel, of the Coluinhi Female Oo'lege, uncle of the groon performed the beautiful Episcopi ceremony. After the ushers came in the bride: maids and groom-men in ?he followin order: Mr. A. C Jones and Miss Civil Stansell, of Elko; Mr. Walter Dani and Miss Eva IJlover of Batesburj Mr. A. S, Jones .and Miss Mar Milliiousfl of Rlnckvill*; Mr. ft. ( Bates and Miss Inn Weiss Hartley Rntesburg; Hon. J. It. Tow ill and Mi Maggie llair, of Itlnckville: Mr. 11. ] Edwards and Miss Maud Kernagbr of Columbia; Miss Kate Rutland ntai of hor.or alone. The cushion bearers were <ry at Caro Lee Culltim and the fiower-gir Editii Jones and Freeda Rutland. The hride came leaning on the ar of her father, Mr. K. Jones, and w met at the altar by the groom and h best man, Prof. Waller, of Cleiuson. Her gown of white liberty sntii trimmed in pearl passementrie ai embtoidered net suited to perfeeth her lovely face. Tlie veil was ciingl with natural rose-buds and a pin < pearls?in her arms a beautiful bo quet of bride's r- s?*s. The maid of honor wore white si molle, over tufettn. She ?nrried bouquet of l.a France roses. T bridesmaids wore white silk tnul with trimmings of liberty satin, e n carrying bouquets of pink carnatior The llower girls and cushion hearr i nun; nmvv v>6?iiu.? u iiiuivn ... .. buns. Entering from oppo'-ito doors tli . formed a semicircle of grace and ben ty seldom seen. Dr. Yi. rums, assisted by I)r. Danii read the impressive marriage sorvir After the ceremony the bridal pii i ty repaired to the residence of SI Tones, where a most tempting n elegant lutioh was served. The dec rat ions at t lie bouse were like the at the church and we could a I mi < believe we were really in fairy land, The dining-room table was a fo:i for eve anil palate. The lunch of ti I key, bam, bread, pickles, olives, sala celery, cakes, fru ts, and jelly w ' most delicious. The presents, over one hundred ' number were principally of cut gla i and silver but included other usel ' things. One of the presents was " solid silver sot'p Inile given by i ushers and a silver tea service of twi ve pieces given by the father a J mother of the bride and n chest of s ver giveu by the brothers of I'rof. l)a ! iel. Mrs. Daniel?left on t train for Oletnson. A Inr friends were at the depot ^ ^H^Hem goob-bye H > much happiness their 4 Every leading merchant in to 1 handles I.iberty Hell Tobacco. Lecture Monday Night. 3 While the audience was small at 1 , lecture delivered by Dr. Steel Mou< > night it was ore that apprecia . ' Home Life in Dixie During the Wa * and not one in attendance regret' - having braved the elements to h - tins entertaining talker. It was, in all. the best thing of its kind tl J we have run up against this season, i 1 It might be stated here, for the b i efit of lecture promoters at this poi r that tlie market has become glutt aud that a change of menu will he i j only thing that will satisfy the gene public and draw full houses. e Chew it and spit it, and you w< f forget it?Liberty Bell l'obacco. J "Water Works Talk. * A gentleman from Yornville, rep ? senting a water-works building syn cate, was in town la-t week endeay n ing to impress the fact upon our Co oil that llatesburg needed a sySten 1 waterworks. Our City Fathers met i s gentleman and talked over the matt r but in tneir usual conservative man a declined to act hastily. The talk visiting gentleman made t.i Cou. ? was full of lo>,ie and hard sense, set ingly leaving an impression upon t s body. Whatever is done, howei will be done in a deliberate manner, hasty actien being taken. Even if n Honorable Council decides that Ihi ? hurg needs a water works system tl e have no power to act, further than place the matter before the peonh i- an elect ion ordered by them The! I. tcm can he obtained at from $1H,0'>i ' $15,000. at a rcugh estimate. Tl d will be more of (his nlk from tiui - time, but as yet nothing can be saitl i. d The best value in town for ,C money is Liberty Hell Tobauco. o [' WANTED. ,( Scrap iron of every description, f all kinds of old machinery. Write pari iciilai s to J U (?A it KI' N K El r_ < - o I it in L>i it, ?S ql'KSTlON A.NsWEUKI*. 't| Ye*, Anlist Flower sli II h is (l largest sale of any medicine in civilized world. Your mot Iter's grandmother's never thought of ins? any tiling else for Indices! ini st liilioiisliess. Doctors were sea o- and they seldom heard of Ajipen Hi*, Nervous Prostration or II failure, etc. They used August Fl er to clean out the system and i fermentation of undigested food, i ulate the action of the liver, sti late the nervous and organic act a the system, and that is all they t 0' when feeling dull and had with In ,s aches and other aches. You only r Is a few doses of (Ireen's August Flm in liquid form, to nit e y ou sat i there is ,nothing serious the nin with you. You can get this roll remedy. For sale by All d gist. Price 2f>c and75n. lfc kj. The Advocate should visit yon < week. ' I s THE 61IM REAPER, z i fifflWWWWMVWN$ s Uoatli of Mrs. XV. A. Crouch. The people of Hatesburg were sat' oenod last Wednesday, The contrasi f. iiig services in the two ehurehes mid >f it doubly sad. On returning from tli -- wedoing we heard the funeral knel d which mimniuued the ren-.^ins of Rlrs f W. A. Grouch, who died Wedncsdn te morning at 1 o'clock, January !41sJ of 1903. Too much can never be said i e praise of the good qualities of a pur th and noble Christian woman, and sue is she was?the mother of eleven oliil dran, tin of them surviving. All th ! '. children, with the husband and othe loved cues, witnessed the happy part ly ni;i scene, t onscious until the ver >- I s', she tried to console the boreave< i. ones. A few mnnients before she tl eil 11 after the powerof speech had gone, sh looked from one of her children to th e, oflit'i' ar.d swwtly smihd. We David never witnessed a happier death Ik* ia scene; she parsed away so quietly, with ii, out a struggle. She had sull'ered fo ill nearly two years. She is no.v \v:l the angels. She wanted t?i go b it sai i- she hated to leave her children. Tl. >i? nighl beTore she d ed slio asktd cue 10 cnild individually to meet her i el Heaven, ami died with the assuranc that they would. She had been a lueiu ie ber of the Methodist Church frt mi Ik eailie-t youth and was a consisteii of iiu-nshi r with faith that could ucve s* he shaken. Sh was the daughter i It. Itev. Jessie Itodie, who died man in years ago leaving four children. Oni id | two brothers are now left. She wa 17 last August, a young age for on i<I who had accomplished so much in tu 'Is way of services to others, yet her wor was accomplished and she left an ii m tliience for good that will never dii as hut will live on through her clnhlre is and others long after we all shall I gone. We never know how much gou ii. a true Christian mother can d >. tdi irl plants lh" seeds when w? are tinawai in and they come up in later life, it Now, dear children, do not weep f< 11 f your mother, do not weep for >ut u- wife, husband, for she is singing swee Iv with tne angels- \\c would net ia Ik call her to this hitter world. She d ^a served this sweet rest. jj' 'I coin? half voiceless here and bring n The sorrow that I dare not sing; ,s* A grief set evermore apart ts In the veiled chamber of my heart, b llcr mouldering dust cm never hoi cv The tenderest footsteps drawing near ii- Hut far beyond oar Unite view Ilcr spirit walks tile bo.?ndlcss blue. Is l(, "And though I cannot see in r stand ,/ Wit liir. the soul's i lu u in a ted land ; [,. \ ci m)iik'a in re iiv r <h:i s si ,?j I know uiy mother wails I _>r me." o- M. so :?: MIIS. UKTXIAXY WIIlTTI.]*.. ist, Mrs. Pethauy Whittle, of Cloud ir- Creek. n,*.e ?, died on Friday ovenin ,js January 2J1. She was 1 he wife as in. Whittle an 1 leaves live ehililri to nuturn her d? part are The remiti jn were interred at the iamily Luryit ,<.? ground, ul i a ASIS8 MARY W A ITT hit. 'je Miss Mary Whittle, of this plac l*'" aged 18 years, departed this life 8ji m* urday morning at 10 uV.loek. The r ' '* mains were interred in the Mat! n" grave yard, near 8urdis church, Sii day evening. Deceased was the dang he 0j an V hrUie. ge . . to ish DR. Poi'K hit!*. hi- Dr. Pope Iiito. i f Deliaar. aged years, died at his home Saturday !iigl January 21th. His death was cans from pnuu.uonia, contracted in tl !I discharge of his noble t illing 1 Ilite leaves a wife and live children mourn their loss, lie was a member the Masons, which order took char the reir,a'ns' conducting the h I ' sad rites. Dr. Hite was well knot in this section and the sympathy ol ,, host of friends go out to the grii ted stricken family in this, their hour ear a" Dr. E. K. Hardin is visiting I aal brother in Columbia. en- Mr. I. Edwards spent Tuesday lit. ; Columbia. where lie went on husine ed, the Messrs. Gfit. C Rated and Peyt ral Hartley witnessed the rendition "When Knighthood Was in F'owc at the Opera House in Columbia h night. un t iroidi or;,?< 75 Mules. e r, ner l ho toil .Just arrived with i'er, cars new mules. leslu;i() now have more mul< at J'f;, in my stable tha lere ! ,e.tolany man in this pai t,Jof the State. I wi give you bettor pr "ml cos, and every niu I'jr ' U is sold Vt'ilh a gun 'antce. |t costs not] t iit> | Vh1 ing to look. Con i or I and see the bargain e .rt ;i M. E. mil"X RUTLSNE '?<!Jan. 27th, 1003 v?>r, ' ' Hid tier nol*? riiKPa(.|, Subscribe fur the Advocate. . ^ \ I ^ 1 (J Tobacco Nolle?. u Mr. M. R.Cooper, Secretary of State, ~ lias issued a commission to tlie stockC holders of the Planters' Warehouse of Leesville, and pluiis, etc., are-now being arranged for tlie erection of same. The warehouse will be completed for next season and all tobacco planted in I- this section will have u market lie?e, i- a>*d no one will have to ship their tnle banco as before. The erection of thin ic tobacco warehouse lias caused a large I. number of our leading farmers to plant the ween, and it is estimated that neary ly SOO acres will be cultivated in tot, baoco here this season. The tobacco ' plant bcil should be made at once and o the sect! sowed. All parties contcinh plating planting tobacco and having i- no seed, will be supplied without cost e if they will apply to Mr Tyre Ktherir edge or K S. i.aogley, of this place. - 'These gentlemen will be p;lsitl to give y all information desired for planting the J se?d and growing of sum". <J. I, Leesville, 8. C.. .fan. 24th. f ?' Who said Liberty Pell Tobacco tags e are not worth bje, each? Ask Ittknrd '1 A Sons, Thev .-e!l it. ,r Judicium and intelligent expend!tore in ty generally ba accepted as discreet oeoaomy. h Educative fellowship thrives only n in an a tin .sphere of confidence. 1 In order to perfect the path of duty * it must be paved with s itnet'iiiig more ^ than a senneof justice. r Sympathy for the sorrow of oltior? >f strengthens us to bear our own grief. The bow in itself is useless, yet it *. is tiie power behind the arrow of pro0 Kress. ie Few of us do wrong from inclinat lU on; temptation and ertvironiiient are i- generally the direct or tacit cause of f, our shortcomings. *' to the shadows, of what wo hope "j for !nrks the substance of our faith. ie Good resolutions vre often prompted e by what 'h >uld have been. (1. Tiie b-st inoiiuiueut to a mother's . 111 uiorv is the upright manliness of i her son's life. j The lirst pathway towards Ib aven | lea?is from the inliueuce c?f home and j love. I Silence is ?e!d "til censured, yet re marks are often produ* live of reg ret. A positive luxury nviy be only the outward condition ol a negative necessity. ir ; Appreciation and applause are productive of gri ater effort: censure letup's i ndeav-ir. j CHEW | Hatch et 'j* Tobacco ,n This brand is gaining popular ity |ts over all others, as it is positively The Best For The IVloney. For rale by all first-eblss dealers. ?t" Tags wortii 1-2 cent eaeh in cash. ?o?j n" Manufactured by Robt. Harris & Bro. Iteidsvili*, -s. ?i ?_ Subscribe to en The Advocate to of iXe 1st ;vn WANTKI) ? tine thousand (1,001 a bushels ol' "Cow" and "Unknown i*f- Peas. Highest cash prices paid. W of W. Watson, Batesbur^, S. C. Ilis Edwin Folk Strother, in Attorney & Ccunseler a Law. Will practice in all the courts of tin >r-' State and the United States. Your business sohceted. _ Eatesburg, - S. C. ~~ Mar. 2G? ILELsVILLE COLLEGI Stands for Christian culture and chara ter. Ideal location. Healthfulness unsurpassed. Beautiful town. I.ar^e and competent faculty. Improved course of study Lecturers and preachers of eminent ability. Superior advantages o flered in ^ M UbIC, ART, LXPRES SION, BOOK-KEEPING I STENOGRAPHY, ETC. ns well as in Literary Course, Miltury training. Close personal superv'sion. Expanses may be reduced t.y work. rt J. A. WATSON zD-ensrariso?, HATESHUKG. - - S. C. I m 1- Ollice over Harris' I) ru<; le ? GKO. IIKI.I. TIMMKRM VS. |. _ .1. Wm. TlllMlMOM). Till UMOND & TIMM EG MAX, I j ATToKX KY8-A r-I.A W, | Will prni'tiec in nil the Stale and I S. ' ourts. ie Oilk'o in KtiiU'iuan lliiihling, Lexington, S, C. IS. 1 UK. > . I". 1 I .u .'I ill If. .>1 i* iN , Oilers his professional service the people of Hatesbuix and vicinit, Vv OIUceovertheNation.il Hank, ai H & i can be found there day or nl^ht. BATES BURG, 8. C. | E. J. ETHEREDGE, DENTIST, I.KESYILIifflh^e - * S. C. next d^^^^^^^BOIllce. / * m*1 CHEW Hatchet Tobacco. TAOS WORTH ONE-HALF CENT EACH. ? ? ? ? - - I When in Need of cr o us T ISf rr-T i c?7 rj Ji?S3 Or Gallon The Advocate n ij ; t H 1 1 I f X i 0 8 Go to L. D'CULLUIV1 & CO.. When in Need of Anything in the GENERAL ! MERCHANDISE . - LINE 1 I p i p u n u 11 k Pi I I f . Ii $ lt,i 1; y. j y E. L. ASBILL, ATTOHNtV A i L A \? LKESVILLB S. Practice in all Court? Duaiues? so cited. , REM) THIS! * ?)?????))????) I NOW is THE TIME TO BUY YOUR SEED OAT8. I HAVE THEM. LARGE, THRIFTY TEXAS RED RUST PROOF?THE I$F:ST. Ai^SO STOCK OF CHEAP WESTERN OATS FOR SEED OR FEED. received-large quantity of single and douiile barrel breech-loading shot guns. thkv ark cheaper than ever. a few onehorse wagons left. will be closed out at bargain prices, i??????))))))))?)? i make a specialty of stoves and sewing machines. an immense nunber on hanp?the prick is low. ave carry a" big stock of dry goods. shoes, hats, groceries, etc, : : : all auk cordially invited to my store. i can please you in prices and quality. i will ko i be undersold by anyone. prices guaranteed. bicycles and bicycle sundries and iii1?y< i.e lisp airing?a new feature. : : ; : : !???????????? # ??*?????)?)??? EJONES ; MOTICICI * New Hardware Store in the McLenna Building. W<- nre prninj; up nn up-to-date line of the v*ry*best HARDWARE and CROCKERY. In fact, we Imve everything found in nn up-to-date bard* ware fture. We have a l!r?t-clus<t workman to repair Bicycles, Machines]] niul Cuus. We tnako this department a specialty. Before purchasing elsewhere, we ask that you come and get our prices Yours to serve R. S. SIMMONS Agt i o Absolute Price Economy To an intelligent buying public means ... Absolute Price Honesty?.? ? Our business during the last year has shown us that every n:on' hs' sale- surpassed the previous one, and we greet the new year with new zeal, new goods and a renewed determination to increase our business and supply the wants of our customers better than we hoped. Our line of drugs, perfumery and toilet articles are now complete. In addition we have a full line of Fancy Groceries. Our assortment oicigars and tolnco have no equal in town. If you know us, con e to see uu; if 3-011 do not, cume to see r ut, we wont to meet yon. ? ? ? ? ? 1 j. D. TIMMONS > CORNER STORE NEXT TO DEPOT. |Com e ami make your I selection from the new T.n^4 nfnTTrrrrree! Wwll GLU. Ui ' " ^ They are going fast. EememI)^y that avc carry a full line of %> Harness, Whips, Saddles and Robes. Also rxlr:i Butjjry Cushions and tops ami * heel*. We carry Bridles, 'ollars, Halter; Hrricli ii'.-', I.inps. Co'lnr and Saddle I'sds. Horse and Mare Brushes,Curry < "omits :?r<d Asle Oil. Come, for you are always welcome. STEADYAN & KILEY. Wanted. 1 Subscribe for the Advocate. i We would )ilet* to r-k, through lite j columns of your | nper. if there is auv person w ho has n-ed (iieen's August Flower for tin* euro of I inliuest ion, ^ " Our Ailt crtlHers. Dyspepsia, ami liver I roil hies Hint When so mnny of our advertisers ! hns not been cured and we a >o niriii ur,. changing it becomes necessary | their result, such ns sour stomach, ler- ,|?t( we should have some rule as to ! mentation of food habitual costivt nesa, the limead. copy mu*t be in. All ads nervous dyspepsia, Iter, laches, de*pon- to n.ct.lvc any attention at all must he lent feelings, sleeplessness-in fact in bv 12 o'clock Monday. This only I iiny trouble roniieeletl with the stooi- refera to display nilvertt*stTs. I ach or liver? This medicine has been | sold for many years in all civilized I countries, and we wish to correspond Subscribe for the Advocate. ? with v.iu and send you one of our hooks free of cost. It you r.ever tried August Flower, try .1cent buttle Couch's Quick Relief, first. We iiavo never known of its failing. If so. something more ser- When yonr joints and bones ache and C | ions is the matter with you. I lie your flesh feels tender aad sore, a " j cent si/.e has ju-t been introduced cent botHe of Hooch's Quick KelUf li* I ti.is year. Kegulnr sizs 75 cents. At will give o.. quick relief. Beat cure ; all druggist. for ?0lic. I G. O. Green, Woodbuiy, N. J. *