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THKMAMMflMWOAT BENNRTTSVILLB. S, 0. Friday December 7, I9Q8. ff. 4. hfUOWN - - - tZttiior ISubsevl^tlou r?lcoj One year....$1.00 Bix months.60 Three months.25 ttmmmmmKmmmmtmmmmtmmm?mmmmmammmmmmamammmm? The Cotton Association. Thoro will bo a meeting oft ho Marlboro Cotton Association held in tho Court Hruso Deo lt th for the purpose of reorganizing, and reooiving tho reports of the com mittees and tho money collected by them for tho Association. Lot everybody como proparod to pay their subscriptions. That we may eund on to tho State A association tho amount due hom Marlboro. Lot everybody that is interested ?nd are in sympathy with the Association, como out to the moot ing. ft. M. Pegues Pres, O. E. Breeden Seo & Treas. THE FANCY FAIR? The Fancy Fair for tho benefit of the Confederate Monument will be.opened next Weduesday at 7.30 p. m. at Croslaud's Hall. Admis sion lOots, elvi ld vc n octa. A tull attendance is solioitcd. Ladies will find, the opening night of thc Fair especially attractive, and tho oppor tunity for seeing the Bootha and making purchases will bo best on Weduesday night. Tho voting for the prettiest Booth will he one of the matures on this occasion. There will be grab bags and candy sales for the children, and refreshments of various kinds will bc offered throughout the evening. At every Booth will bc offered for sale articles suitable for Christ mas presents, and wo hope that every ono will carefully examine our goods and make liboral pur chases, from our interested sales ladies. Contributions to the various de partments will bo gladly received up tp~ opening hour of the Fair, by n committee at tho Hall. Lady Mauagers. CORN AND POTATO CONTEST. Groat Disappointment. After months of planning and sus pense on tho part ol tbe U, D C. -chapter the oom and potato contest tpropoaed for the benefit of the Con federate Monument caine off ns an. .non need at 12 o'clock ou last Mon .day. Not mentioning tho timo and ?work we have given to tho undertnk irlftUlv roi ..?.*. th*n lite. Ed. Broaden 100 oars coro, laira II. II, Nowton 100 cara oom 100 potatoes, BU Gibson roo Rut* Bega Turnips. H. H Nowton, 100 oars corn. D. W. Woathorly 100 cara coro, Thoa B. Evana roo oara ooru, 100 pota ?toes, ioo Turnips. Oharlos Humor ioo oars oom. Edgar MoOnll ioo nara oom. T. A. MoLondon ioo cara com. -Olarenoo Qroou ioo ears oom. '-William Groon ioo oarB oom. .'J. P. Bolton ioo oara oom. .J. O. MoRao ioo eara oom. .?. K, Fletouor ioo oura oom, ioo Pota toes. Nlok Kollook ioo oar? oom. Jim Weloh loo oars oom, ioo potatooa. Carolina Johnson ioo oara corn. Dook Edwards ioo eora oom, The four last names are colored mon. The matter was mentioned to tho three first named, and thoy willingly consented to enter tho contest. The last named read of the contest in tho newspapers, witkout any solicitation whatover, he brought an open box ol corn aa a contribution to the monu ment fund. Theso donations were unexpoctod and aro groatly apprecia ted hy our chapter. Wo sincerely thank the few contri butors who responded to our call. One blessed man sont us word that if the premium was awarded to his corn, that he would contribute that amount to the monument. It was Mr. J. C. MoRao of Dunbar, Our thanks are truly extended to the Judges who examined tim corn, but could award no premiums, as thc condition? had not hcon complied with, Also to Mr. I). IC. McCall for valued assistance MARLBORO CHAPTER U D. C. To the Teachers of the Country Schools Wc, the committee on member ship, of tho County Teacher's As sociation, give you a most cordial invitation to attend thc meeting of thc Association on next SattV'Hy, Dec. 8 th. Tho meeting will bc hold at eleven o'clock, in one of tito class rooms on thc Second Hoor of thc , Murchison school-building, Tho session will he One hour long, ant! will bo made as interesting and profitable as possible. Tho pro gramme has been published in thc county papers. Out of honest hear ta we ask you to como. Mauy of you are strangers and wo wish to know you. Come that you may help us by your presence, and that, by our meeting wo may bc able to help you in your work. Mattie Covington. Lizzio Rogers Prof. MoKittriolc. Committee DEATH OF JOHN F. MCLAURIN. JOHN V. MCLAURIN was thc son o? Ivmtchliu Mclaurin, ?md was born in Marlboro county on the 17th day of Oct ober, 1841 ?mi die<l at McColl, on tlie 2oUi any ot November, 1906. He did ?ot have the advantages iii a collegiate education, but upon the foundation laid in tlie 8cltools of the county he-built se curely and steadily in after life, and nc_ quired an education auch as fitted imn for any stationl in life. At an early age he volunteered in the Confederate service, in Co. "K," 8th S. C. Regiment, one among tlie first organ ized in tlie State, and remained in this Regiment until after tlie battle of Frede ricksburg, when lie waa transferred to tlie cavalry company of Capt. Peterkin, and then to the "Hampton Legion." in which lie served until tlie close of tlie war. His experience in tlie army was valuable to him, like it was to many others, in developing his naturally strong mind, and teaching him self-reliance, the necessity of individual judgment and of practical common sense in the affairs of life. Like all the other young men who ser ved the Southern Confederacy so patriot ically, lie started life after the close of the war with the gloomiest prospects of success. But notwithstanding Iiis adverse environments, he, with the hopefulness and invincible determination horn of His Scotch ancestry, was not appalled by the situation, but went to work with energy and resolution to secure success from thc Untoward circumstances in which he was placed and tlie want of opportunities. Sy dint of unflagging energy, and unwaver ing self-reliance, and by thc exercise of n strong individual judgment and a fixed determination to overcome all obstacles, he did succeed. He was emphatically thc architect of his own fortune. It was his own unaided efforts, coupled with his indomitable will power and energy, that made him the man he was. Most of the great and successful of our country have been such self-made men. They have acquired fame and fortune not hy colle giate educations, onccstrol advantages or the influence of the great, hut by these native qualtities heroism and what thc world calls genius, which impelled them to rely upon themselves and their own efforts to attain success. John F. Mclaurin was not only a self made man, but impressed himself upon and was appreciated by the generation in which he lived. Recognizing his mental and moral qualities he was made a leader in his community, in his church and in Iiis county. He was elected hy his fel low citizens several times to the General Assembly, and during thc last slimmer, at the solicitation of his many friends, was a candidate for the State Senate. Ile was always ready to serve the peo ple in any office or capacity in which he was wanted, and thus exhibted his pub lic spirit, his patriotism and desire to do all he could for the good of his State and country. It is needless to say how faith fully he discharged the duties of legisla tor, for all in the county know his record, ami attested to him while living that he was a faithful public servant. He was no time serving politician. Tie did not seek office simply for personal prefer ment and advantage, but because he be lieved he could serve his people and ben efit them. His patriotism was broad, unselfish, untainted by love for Office andi such as made him ready for any sacrifices necessary for his state and country. Thc writer served with him one term in the General Assembly and con truthfully say that he was one of the most conscientious untiring, punctual and useful members,' in the body. His unflinching adherence to what he believed was right, Iiis strong common sense, his good judgment and his earnest desire to do what was right irrespective of personal considerations, were his prominent qualities as a public servant. As a man, John F. Mclaurin stood ed to be to all is what he really was. He disdained to do a mean act for his own advantage. He was conscientious almost to a fault. No man can say that he was ever deceived, injured or oppressed by John F. Mclaurin. His benevolence and charity embraced the whole brotherhood of man. His striking characteristics as a man were his strong common sense, Iiis good practical judgment, his conscien tiousness, and his unwavering desire to do right. As a citizen he was always ready to do his full duty. No sacrifices were too great for him to make in response to his patri otism. In conventions, public assemblies and in elections, he was always present, i conferring with his fellow citizens as to the public weal. He always sought duty rather than shirked it, not for the pur pose of benefitting himself but for the good of his country. As a soldier he was gallant and faithful to duty, as all his comrades in arms can attest. As father, husband and brother he was loving and faithful, and discharged the obligations growing out of these delicate relations with the same fidelity and con scientiousness which characterized him in the other relations of life. The loss of this model husband and father to thc family is irreparable. To the writer it is a sad bereavement, for he was his true friend. Tenderly and lovingly his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at McColl, on Thanksgiving Day, in the presence of a large number of his friends and neigh bors. The minister in preaching his fu neral selected the text, "A good name is better than precious ointment," and it was very appropriate, for John P. Mc laurin throughout life sought to do right and have a good name. T. I |South Carolina mourns tho loss or Attornoy Qonoral Loroy Tou rnons, who diod in Columbia on the 3d, in hi? t3(i yoar. Ho was .a groat and good man. AGENTS WANTED-Kev. Sam Jones' Lifo and Sayings, by bia wife, is tho biggest seller ever published. Price only $2.50 Mag nificent outfit and right to terri tory only 50 cents. Dont miss this chanco of your lifo to maleo money. Circulars fYoe, L. J Nichols ev Co., Atlanta Ga. nll-'t Warning Notice. 1hornby worn auy and all persona from Hiring or Harboring my wilo, JANE CAMPBELL, who lina loft homo without any causo whatovor. I will onforoo tho i Jft.if nrrnji?it O??O V.'liO viol?itOS OT (??*?rO.? gards eli in not'.oo. At laut aooouiitH oho ttafl working for Aaron Morrison on Mr. T. D, Moo di'* OosHiiaham plaoo. Nov, 26, 1906. ENOCH E. CAMIMH?M. NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE EMT EM/.AIIICTII TUKNAOR, HAVINO flied in tho Probato Judgo's Of lico of Marlboro county my final return [fte Executor of tho Estnto of Bbl'/AllBTn j Tu UN AUK, Notico is berob'y yivon that I will apply to said Court on tho 19th day of Duconiber 1906, for ? Final DlHolifir^o an Riioh iixouutor. A K MoINTyitK, Ex'or. November ip; lyoG, What Can The Mattor Bo? Mr. Editor-What has becomo of tho much boasted Ontton Association and tho Cotton Warehouse started by tho samo, Tho farmers started oui for once like they mount to do some thing, but after a little self.glorifica lion ihoy seem to have collapsed alto gether. They romiod nie of ao old hou that laid a big egg, and died in tho effort. But, seriously, so much good results to us, them, and every class of citizens from their organization, and agitation of tho questions and measures ot relief to tho wholo country, by high prices for cotton, that they can onforce, if they would, that we had hoped they meant what they said, and would not give up so soon, but would go on and perfect their organization, and bring that tremendous prosperity to all the country, thal thoy can if they would. Thoy must lead in all these great move ments on account of their being pro ducors, and their uumbors give them power, and we of other classes will follow and help them as we cnn, but we look for them to .'take tho lead " They never will have such an oppor tuuity of aid from us, the baukersnnd all other professions, and they had better not lose this opportunity to help themselves, while wo arc willing to assist them, and at same time bouefit ourselves. There is too much selfishness among thom. We have contributed to their fund lo aid in tho grand movement much moro liberally thnu they as a class have themselves dono. Wo are willing to continue, but before they como around aud asking us again lot them show a disposition to help them selves It has boen told us many ol the farmers, and largo well to do ones too, not only have not joined tho or ganization, but refuse to contribute to a fund to better their own condition. Shame on such farmers who are will? ! ing to bo carried by their neighbors and other classes Wo merchants have our organiza tions, so do tho doctors, lawyess, and all othor professions, and evon the j preachers seo tho benefit of some or ganization, and will tho farmer nover learn that his powor, is only in acorn pact organization, with that ho can do almost everything. It makes us sick lo hoar some of thom talking in our hearing, "That they have found out that every man eau manngo his own business best without dictation from anybody olso or any organization " Don't thoy know, nor can thoy never learn that almost all largo fortunes aro made by wiso mon pooling their interests, and submitting to just such dictation as they call it. But these Solomons can't bo taught any lesson, [ suppose. I would urge tho brainy mon of tho Marlboro Cotton Associa tion to pick thoir flints and try again, don't be discouraged ; you havo done too much good to the general country to give up tho fight; but say with old Paul Jones when demanded to sur render his ship, "Why I havo just begun to fight." Too much is at issue to give up tho fight now, let us all enlist for tho war. Tbc stntu? of ?he rv>ff"?i \Vnrehen??p ,'! . . /ell Hf/ !(.-". , ti o invum.i .j M . oj th-. 1..? -u . oinhihinp n?n .'- P. ll; 'I '. fal Viv ty. ership, don't sacrifice our intorcst oud our oounty prido too. We have disliked to say some things we have said here, but think tho time and circumstances demand it. Tho farmers have said much in the past about merchants antagonizing them, and now when we have shown substantially that wo will assist them, and they are road y to back down, we hopo nover to hoar anything more from them about merchants not sus taining their movements Lot mc say in closing,we are readv to assist again in means nod person, and think wc can speak for the bankers, lawyers, doctors and in fact all our profession al classes, but we want to eec tho far mers first help themselves, especially those well able m es who have never yet put their shoulder to tho wheel. MERCHANT. Dec. 1, 1906. Congress convened Monday. Munnin Mood Murks. Atnie of horror was told by marks of human blood in tho home of J, W. Wil liams, a well known morohant ol' lino. Ko., lie write?: "Twenty years ago 1 had severe hemorrhages of tho lungs, and was near death when I bogan tak ing Dr. King's New Discovery, lt com plofoly cured me and T have remained well over since." It cures Hemorrhages, Chronic Coughs, Settled Colds and Bron ohitis, and is thc only known cure for Weak Lungs, livery bottle guaranteed by ,T.T, Douglas Druggist, /ino and $1,00 Trial bottle freo. Tho Cotton Association. There waa an enthusiastic moot ing; of tho Association and friends of tho causo in tho court house Monday and after listening; to able addresses hy F. H. Weston and Dr. Hay, ot Richland association it wa? resolved to meet again on tho 17 th. iSco notico oise where. Citation For Letters of Administration STATIC OP SOUTH CAROLINA, MARLBORO' COUNTY-By Milton McLaurin, Judge of Probato. VJIIKUUAH, darlinoo McLaurin and I). L. y McLaurin hath mado snit to mo to grant unto thom Loltoro of Administration of tho Batato and l'J?FcotH of .fohn V. Mo Laurin, dooeased ; Tlioso aro thoroforo to oito and admonish all and singular tho kindred and croilitora of tho wiid John V, MoLaurin, rico'd, that they bo and appear beforo mo in tho ('oort i.t /'robato to ho hold at ItonuotlHvillo on tho 17th (tay of pOOOinbor, 1906, af tor pub lication thereof, at ii o'olool; i:i tho foro noon, tu show oaitflO, if any they havo why said administration Shonld not bo granted. GlvOn under my hand, thin 3d day of Decombur, A. D., 1906. MILTON MCLAURIN, Doo. 61 tooo. Judgo of Probate, ifiWBRfo' J' i '..".SB rOMY?KIPNDSI I W?*?S0? you to come in my &lor0 anil see what ?'km? Things M have fm* #OM? 1 wit ? l?o my best to treat yon ifight. M <?: K>e*s?-"'-s my Iii? hoe; idcrwear an Shirts, 7 is now plete. Uly Sta] GROCEf is also ? fresh Satisfaccio Youri nd Fancy ARTMENT lete, with ls. nteed ; - tay, i vi ?viilo. S. C. TUST arrived, a large si ?** Painted and Decorate CHOCOLATE SETS, CUP AND SAUC: TRAYS, Sucli a Dazzling, Spec been shown in Our Oily We also have a Kine I land Other Goods, suit: Presents. COME EAR Nov. 8, 190?. ------ HANDS TO CUT 10,000 Cr. Will pay a liberal price for si Apply to J. A. DU/ Bonnettsville, S. C. Don't Forge I Am Still Repairing 0RGA? SEWING MACHINES & 0, ALL my work guaranteed satisfaction or no pay. Can any missing or broken parts Machino on thc market. Will do your work at you if preferred, where you can F DONK, and TEST *fT before for it. Xi. WIOI Bonnettsville, S. C), For Sale, IE II WE H E V E H A L DES FARMS FOR SALK, and twe for rout to tho right partios, AU nour Payottovlllo, good Hchoo water. Apply lo W. T. Cook iV. ( Fayetteville, City Tax Not NO'IT OK is hereby given (hat t for tho eollcotion of City Beul Kstatqond Personal Proper upon and will rennin open until day of January 1007. after wi they will bo elosed and penalty a The rates are as: followfl : I? els on $100 for ordinary pu 21 els " " to pay 1 nt ll (i eta " " tc create sinki for tho llailro ls els " " Int. ou K. h. I S eta " "to create sinki to retire K L. Total 08 cts on $100 tor all pi MILTON MOTJAUK Nov. 1, 06, Oily ( WARNING NOTT? I hereby warn <|ny and all pors hiring or harboring my wife, HARRINGTON, who has left 1 without any cause whatever, force the law against any and al who violates or disregards thia Dee. 6, ?06, G. Gi I?ARIU! vjr W VV OlC/l\ the most beautiful! "Ham China Sets, consisting of R AND CREAM, AKE PLATES, NUT BOWLS, ETC. y, of such Goods has neve Sterling Silver. Cut Glass Iding, birthday and otho NI J. PEARSON. [RIVING NOTICE 'J Persons aro hereby warned not t< m on nny lande belonging to mo c my control in Smithville Towoshi| town na tho Coward lund, either lr tl g, riding, hunting, cutting timbor ? alrnw, or allowing atocle to run a m tho premiaos, , 29, 1906. C. P. SWETT. FOR SALE! vo two Milk Cowa and aovoral nie Hoifora to soil, /'BO two good heavi ages II and 12 yoara, aamo woight >od cheap family horao. A. L. EASTEltLING, ifttaville, lt F, D. 3. mr stomach, a bad breath, a past; ixion and other conscquonoos of avod d I gos t iOU ure quickly removei mo of Ut Ogs Dyspepsia tnbh;t> ays troatm't free, t?old by Marl )rug Co. ft ?(I 5 !'i rn i lion Will .!'. p r?oactlnjr. 0 Domoorat and McCall' zinc-an excellent Lady' for $1.36 e Sunny South and tho Demo br only $1.00 he Tri-Weekly Atlanta Const i 1 and DEMOOKAT one yea dy $1,75. This is thc cheap ailing ever offered. IV USE the c o in in 0 n, oheaj I I Tar Pooling, which is alway; islactory, WHEN you can ge able "Rock and Glass^Coated' ing for leis than coat of Shingles us or write lor samples & prices OLIO NOVELTY CO. 'EMA AND PILE OUllti [J Knowing what lt was to Buffer, ] vo FREE OF OA AUG E to any nill o positivo euro for Eczema, Salt Ithnum ' ?elua, Piles and Skin Diaoaaoa. tri? i roliof. Don't dafter Jongor, wrlto F, A \\ IL LI A MS, 400 Manhattan Avonuo, N i Knoloao stamp, [Sept ao, 06 up SO called, che cheapening su only one sun and its injurioi Cream of Tar Say \ Royal.is made R< Read Prepared for the Work. Mr. 8. J. Pearson, the Jowoler, has now one of tho lnlest improvements for ongraving your name or initials ?on any artielo of gold or silver or plato in the most tip-to dato manner. Tho samples of work alroady dono by him are just fino. Call aud sec him. What shall it he? That's tho question that is asked over and over again when there is a present to bo chosen for a bride. Most people agree that it should come from a jewelry store-because somehow jewelry and presents aro always associated. If those interested only know it, wo could relievo them of their uncertainty in a minute. Our stock furnishes tho hints. It reven?s in a minuto more appropriate presents than anyone could ??t ) tye invite buj .. i. >j( pi ? 1 . ?o, promise fen Kfi? Pu ''. \ '] 2? \ ill v ..d tin : ? >.-.'). :\> \ v?. .\n tpiy? B'AM j, Pi A H;-OK , ?f?v\ k\ i'M \N Or i'Oi ' f. o nil in ps, ed Crabs Lobsters and Devil at W.M. Rowe'a TAX NOTICE ! Treasurer's Ollioo Marlboro County Bonnettsvillo, S. C., Sopt 27, 1906. NOTICE in heroby given that tho Book? for tho collection of Taxes for Marl boro county for tho fiscal year commencing January i?t, 1906, will bc opened nt the Treasurer's oflloo io Bonnettsvillo on Mon day October 151b, 1906, and romain opon until Dooombor 31st, 1906. A penalty will bo charged on all taxes remaining unpaid at that dale. Tho following is tho lovy Btato tax Ordtnnrycounty tax Constitutional .School Total levy SPECIAL SCHOOLS Bonnottsville Graded Tatum McColl Beauty .Spot Salem Lester Brightsvlllo Boylon Clio Kollock Qebron Harmony Antioch Willi* Ebenezer Clio Bombi special, special, special spcoinl special special special special special 5 mills 6 ? mills 3 mills 14 ? mills 4 mills <! mills 4 mills 3 mills 3 mills 2* " 24 ? 2 * " 2? " 2j ? 2 mills 2 mills ?z mills 2 mills 2 mills 4 mills A Poll Tax of ON ic DOLLAR on all malo porsons betsveen tho agOB of 21 and do years, except confodornto soldiors, and thone otherwise exempt by law. Commutation Hoad Tax of Ono Dollar, all ablo bodied malo porsons botsveon tho ages of i ft and 50 years. Said tax duo between tho 15th of October, 190G, and March 1, 1907. J. H. THOMAS, Treasurer Marlboro County. More glasses are worn Nowadays than ever before No doubt of it. People used to think that the wearing of glasses should bo put oil a.; long as poasiblo. We know better now. Wo apply every known agency for tho relief and euro of eye weakness, and there are methods in common uso to day which weren't heard of even ten years ago. Now wo com meneo to right eyesight just as Boon as it begins to go wrong. Now school children by the hundred wear glasses. And it's wiso and propor, too. Lot us toll you what shnpo your ey os are in. SAM J. PJCAUSON, JKWKTi?a & OlWoiANt aa BK ? \VLV\ Vigorous Health is tl,c ;0 ^^P, most Dependable ^eahhlte possess: ' It rcaps*?!stcady harvest. Alum in foodlwill change Health's ruddy glow into pinched paleness by drying the rich red blood, which'nature provides? . You take alum into yourYood by the"u8C_pf, ap Powdet8 in which alum is' used as' a bstitutc fpr pure Cream of Tartar.r There"is ? . way to guard your health against' alum is* effects-Buy only an absolutely pure Grape tarJBaking Powder-buy by thename-? plainly MVAI BAKING till YAL POWDER from absolutely pure Grape Cream of Tartaff jyal is a safe-guard to health. -rs,, the Sign at the Top A gain. Citosing Out Sale. For the Next Sixty Days I will Dispos?0' of MY STOCK AT COST, CONSISTING OF Felt Mattresses, Cotton Mattrasses, Comforts, Dining Tables Dining Chairs, Oak Dressers, Bedeteads, Kooking Chairs Mattings, Rugs, Art Squares, Trunks, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Conter Tables, Kitchen Safes, Clocks, Etc., Etc., NOW IS TIME TO COME AND GET BARGAINS. A. SUSSHAN, BENNETTSVILLE, 8. O , Nov. 1,1900. te Sis ?0? frpwA*- ? i???1 !few JLrHv??te at the BENNETTSVILLE MERCANTILE GO'S. Corner Store. HORSES and MULES. H. B. FULLER, Successor to FULLER BROS., is now in Hie West BUYING STOCK for his STABLES IN BENNETTSVILLE, and the new invoice of Horses and Mules will arrive in Bennettsville APRIL 24th. A FT ER THIS DATE I will keep my STABLES well filled with a select lot of Nice Horses and Mules During the entire summer. Give me a call before buying elsewhere. I WILL SELL ON SHORT P RO F [TS-QUICK SALES. Large supply of Buggies, Wagons and Harness ON HAND AT A LL TI M US. RESPECTFULLY April 19, 1900. H. B. FULLER. p AshcrdJfs Condition Powders Makes poor horses and mules fat without bloating. It docs this hy first thoroughly cleansing the system of ail Impurities* allowing perfect assimilation of food, thereby creating solid muscle and fat. Horses and mules improve in appetite and spirits after the first few doses, the hair sheds, and the new coat is always sleek and glossy. Ashcraft's Condition Powders are packed in doses, without "filler," and good for horses and mules only. It is a most powerful tonic and appetizer, being the formuhc of a practical veterinarian of over a quarter of a century's experience. It is easily the foremost remedy in its class on tho American market to-day. Price 25 cents package. SMITH NEWTON, Bennettsville, S. 0. MoOOIiL DRUG CO., McColl ?. 0.;