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Whe Advertiser. J_j O Q -A. IJ . . MIK W. II, BoyO is on a visit to Hunts ville Ala. Mrs M. IO. Atlanta is visiting hoi" daughter In Boauford s c. Three new stores ill one weet, is pretty good for Laurens. 'Provisions aro higher now than at tho Hame tim i last year. The I ll lill X ot population lo t du place was never grantor. One hundred li ?les of cotton were sold hereon Saturday. What has hocomo ot tho new school question? Head wo hopo. W. ll. irvine-, Rn(|., ol'Cl roon ville, was in town professionally last week. Potordarlington an old-tlnio ami raith ful nogrodomoorut,died last week. Mr J. J. Piusa, wont down to Augusta to represent us lu tho Savannah Valley Convention. .Indue Wallace will prc.ddo at tho up prottclilngTorin of Court beginning Pob mary the 20lh. A llmltod (pi anti ty ol' tobacco Heed will ha sent Iroo by addressing Thoa. Wi Holloway, Pouiaria, S. c. Miss Sallie Norton, tho accomplished daughter Ol J edge Norton, is visiting rotativos at Cross Hill. ?XOUrsion HekotH to Jackson ville, Pla., and return, uro odored lor 20 days for $13,00 from Laurens. Married, at Hu- residence ol' mc bride's brother, Mr. .1. ('. Templeton and Mi*s Alice Milnm, Kev. !>. A. Todd olheia lng. Tho addition lo tho "Brooklyn Bridgo" ls about completed. Contractor Wright Ix a contractor . i^bt, but this is not cop ywrighlod. The Laurena County Conforonoo of the Deacons and hilders ol' tho IVesby torinii Church will mool at Horrell on Saturday next. Inasmuch as returns l<i Hie County Au ditor are coming in very slowly, WO again romilld our readers of the shol l ness of the lime;. Mr George \V. Williams, ot eimi le .ton was recently elected a director in the People's bonn und Kxchnng'o Hank of Laurens nee (!. V? . Sullivan deceased. Miss Jeiiyo Sue Counts, of Bamberg, a highly aeeompllsbod young lad?, was visiting ber brother, H. H. Counts, at this pla.-o for soveral wooks, and re turned home this morning. At lim municipal election Inst wook Dr. H. S. Pallor was elected a Warden in place of Capt. lt. il. Iludgous, rosignod, Dr. Puller will faithfully roprosent thc citizens of thc 2d ward, I brooklyn. | Married, on Wednesday IStb inst, at the roaidenco of the bride's father near Fairview, Mr A. s. Kennedy, of Duo Wost, and Miss Jonnlo Anderson. Hov. T. B. Craig, officiating, assisted hy Kev M. C. Brill, v Hon. K. B. Murray, has retired from the editorial oluur of tho Anderson tn tOlligOUCOr a posit ion bc has occupied for ll ft oo n yours. J. F. ClinRsonloa nude. C. Langston will continue the conduct of the paper. A pleasant time is the report from the Tournament and Hall at I.antoni, .las. Casey took first prize and made Miss Montjoy "(pieen of Hove and Beauty." A number of you K people from this pince attended. A few wooka ago, al the annual moo ting of tho stockholders of the Nail >nal Dunk of Laurens, tho old directors and Officers were made to succeed them selves. The bank declared a small di vidend and now has tim sim? little sur plus of $2800 due stockholders. Died, On Sunday last, at his ''onie live miles from this place, Mr. Walter L. Shell. Mr. Shell has for a number ol' years suf fered from consumption, which hauled all climates ?ind doctors. H eaves a loving wife and live children to mourn bia loss. Paint il Hod. Tho County Commissioners sro eon Mldoring a proposition to have Ibo Court House painted Insldb and outside, lt ls earnestly hoped that tho arrangements will bo made. Wo have a magnilleent building, but it needs to catch on tim spirit of improvement lt needs a now dre*-, and should have it. Merely ?s n mailor of preservation Hm building should bc painted, apart bom thc Im proved appearance. 'I ho wood work needs allen t ion, and a st itch to dc taken In limo must Ix* tnkon now. Dramatic. It ls seldom Indeed that this commit nlly ls favored wit h t ho presence of such an artist as Miss KOKO osborne. Tho applauso her Company has won in thc largest cities, North and South, entitle her to the highest rank. On Thursday and Friday Walts' Hull will surely be packed as never before, and all who would mea tho only first-rate show that will come to Laurens this Henson should securo seats at once. Tho Orchestra luis boen pronounced tho flnost that bas been South HllSSOaSOn. See notice olso whero. Among Our I'M-bangos. Wijliamshutg Herald: Beware of credit in '8$, and leave off Hie lien if you can. Nenator-Lditor IlOinplllll thinks "tho bod Leglslaturo undoubtedly the most extravagant body wo havo lind undor Demo) ratio rule, Aiken Itoeorder: Tho rushing work of short sessions sometimes pan out most ridiculous monstrosities in tho fftf of law and merciless cruellies ppon tho proprieties of tho Kngllsh language. Itev H. lt. Kiley occupied tho pulpit of tho Presbyterian Church hore last Sun day morning. Ho preached an eloquent sermon to which lils congregation gave I the closest attention, Irom Hie subject Of "Ollorlntfs without coat," Wo heard *n nhl gontloinn . say dbe hoit bis fath er," Those who have heard tho Doctor can appie.-int.-t he ior.-e oft ho compli ment --Bael cy Mossongor, CLINTON. j. Tlio Thriving City Holds Hor Own Mer chante, Bankers and Builders A Num ber of New Firma Eulshta of Honor DuUtllUg aud boan Town Council Eloc tcd and OtLor Mattera. Clinton, in a commorvial polnl of vlow, is holding her own remarkably wi ll. From tho opon lng ol'ibo cotton season Sept. Isl, liiere Joe; lie. n more ol" the sta ple mark, led boro Iban last year by something moro than a thousand bah-;. Our merchants aro all in good condition, and Ibo Clinton Hank reports tho out look UH exceedingly brigid, especially so as lo domestic deposits. There have boon soul.) littlo chango in business (inns, via! J, I?. Littlo has withdrawn from the linn ol' Littlo lires. A* Co., and ls Willi M. S. Hailey A Sons. W. S. Scott has added as partner Hr. J. A. Mar lin in his business of tinware, Btovcs, Av, H. S. Thompson is a partner in the house of ll. Y. Vaneo. Davidson A. Ferguson - Laurens anil Lee are doing a grocery business on Musgrove Stroot. Illnkoloy, Voting ?V Co. luivo moved up their stock from Milton and aro in the store formerly occupied by C. IC. Franklin, tn the mat ter ol' II building boom: Siiininorel <V Uro. aro laying down the material for two concrete store rooms ou a porliou of the old Foster Hotel lot. briggs and Irby will build three store-rooms on the same lol. Dr. Martin and T. C. A \V. M. ?Slimmoro 1 arc each preparing lo build a dwelling on tho old .steam mill lot, and H..I. burdett, H. H. Carviu and .1. C. Blackwell w ill all bulbi on lots recently purehnsodof Mr. N. A. ??reen. Atan election hold on tho Otk inst, for Town Council, Hon. W. A. Sham! was elected Intendant, with C. K. Halo, W. H. (iwens. lt, H. McCrary and F. c. ?riggs ns Wardens. Thc Clinton Lodge of Knights of Honor, nt tho llrst meeting of tho year, elected tho following ollleorsi lt. s. Thompson, H. ; U.c. Wollbrd, V. I).; c. lb MeCrary, A. H.; W. s. Loo, lt.; H. 11. Hourn, T.; W. J, Leake, C.; S. T. Hailey, Quides O. VV, Hanee, Guardian; f. IL Compton, s.; J. .1. boozer, Med. Fx., w ith Prof? Leo, principal, and ll. F. Fer guson alternate representative to the Crand Lodge. The Clinton Ibiildingand bonn Asso ciation was organised a few days ago j w ith lt./.. Wright as President','J. W. Copeland, V lee- President ; W. F. Owens, Secretary ami Treasurer; Masc L. Cope land, Fsq., Solicitor; and tho fol low lug Board of Directors: H. n. blakeley, W. c. irby, j. .\. Hailey, W. H. Owens, K. C. Briggs, lt. !'. Ferguson and H. I>. Little. Tho total number Of shares taken was something over four hundred up to tb? time of organization, and it is confident ly expo ded thal much good will result both in profit and progress from this en terprise. WATERLOO. HI 1.1.. Proparlag for a Railroad-Tho No-tall Horso will Re Hero Robbing tho Hon Rooot and Othor Matters. Mi .s liosa Seymour, daughter of Rev. U. \V. Seymour, ls visiting rotativos al < I roon wood. Misses M : 111 . I and J on ll lo Anderson, two of our young and popular young In dios, who have boon visiting at Corona ea, havo rt t urned home. Mrs. I I. Seymour, of Bradley, who has I.n visiting relativos hero for some time, rel urned homo last week. Mrs. A. H. Carter is visiting hor broth or, Mr. Joo Llgon, ol' Bradley, who is quito Bick. Mus Wyobe Wilber, who has been spondhig soino tliuo with relativos and friends at Ninety rsix, has rot il rued home. The* citizens of this placo have called II meeting to be boldon bi Anderson's I LUI Friday noxt, for Ibo purpose of raising a HUlllcient sum to have the Hoad from this point to Clinton Stll'VOyod. It is de sired tiru citizens of Ibo surrounding country wdll attend, as the survey will have lo bo made al one,-. Mr. .lames Aliderson. tho owner of Ibo tailless horse, w ill have him on exhibi tion at Laurens on Sale Hay in Fobruary, where all those who have not seen this wonderful freak of eal ure call avail themselves of this opportunity. Mr. Anderson will also oller this animal for salo to any ono w ho w ishes lo purchase. lloyd Hates, with two oilier negroes, was brout;lit before Trial .1 us: iee Ander son, charged with stoalingchiekcns from ! one of th. ir own color, Hates denied having stolen tho chickens IdlUHOlfl that the ot .hers give bim one, while on the oilier band it was proven beyond a doubt that lie did steal them. After hearing both sides of tho caso Judge Anderson g ive him twenty days or $10.00 tine ho preferring tho former, Mr. f. <?. Thompson, who has been buying cotton hero for Carroll A Stacy, has been moved from boro lo Ohappella Depot, where he will remain tho remain der of t he Henson. POWER? Abounding in Book A?entu A To.ichor at Fountain Inn lad Weather. When we huvo no new song wo have to sing some of the dd ones. Wc are having so miicli rain alni shad, that it seems as if it is novo" going to cease. It ba t been so pleas ant until now that WC think it too lind to have oven a little sleet. There Innot no much sickness In tilts neighborhood as have beeil for merly, und W6 hope that people Will enjoy better health after sueli .?' siege of measles, typhoid fever, und mumps. The. topants although Ibero aro n groat many of thom havo succee ded in getting homes and have gone to work. Our place bas been well canvass ed lately by agents, WU bin a fow weeks there hus been nearly a doz en n ron; nd, Hov J, T. Cf wyn, with bis bible, Mr. McCelvy with his beautiful story of tho bible, Mr. ?a-di with (irand l'a. (baldwin's story or tlie bible, Mr. Willis with stories of tho bibb; for children, and Mr. Woods with silver-ware. All good, look out for them, look sharp or they will get you, they nre equiped for picturing and galvaniz ing The school at Power Academy Is progressing finely. Tho patrons ure pteased with their selected teacher. Miss Mary Williams, of Buffalo Iiithiu Hprlngn Va., has boen given the Fountain inn High School,and ht\8 tlVkei) charge. This youn^ lady waa two or three years ugo a teach er in tho Laurensville Female Col lego, and subsequently a teacher In tho Power Academy. She is n young Indy of highest culturo and refinement, and wo anticipate for her u ?grund success ns lonelier nt Fountain I an. I J A N IOU I). UHUTUft. Notwithstanding tho? continued and sovoro inclemency of tho weal hor for tin- lind few days, tho Tournament und Hot Supper ap pointed ul this place came oiT on Friday thoiiOth, al thc time appoin ted. F.arly friday morning tho Knights and spectators commenc ed coming in, and hy noon a good ly number woro assembled. There wore several from Spurtunhurg, and a few from ('ros-; Keys in Un ion County. So much rain liad fal lon in tho lasl few days that it was impossible to got Cae track in good condition, yet nothing daunted tho young men were determined to have the ride. There was about ton Knights who rode in tho contest, Tho contest commenced about 2 o'clock and WUSCOUl inned for about two hours, and resulted in Mr.lohn Casey, tho Knights of Cross An chor winning tho lirst prize, and crowning Miss June M un joy as Queen ol' llcnuty. Mr ICIijuh il. Kay, tin* Knight ol'Cross Keys, won tho second pri/.e, and crowned Miss ('ora Patterson Isl, maid of Honor. Tho third pri/.e was won by Mr A. C. Cox the Knight of true blue and Miss .Janey Mills second M a'ul of I loner. Although tho track was in such extremely had condition there was some splendid riding dom?, and tho Knights as well ttH all tho.spectators wero well pleased, and the adair passed oil" vc ry plea sa ul ly and with mu dj good cheer, and alter the presentation of tho crowns, the Knights und spectators adjourtio?! to the house, which is just being finished for the Munford High School, where Hie hot supper and , dunce was to bo. Tho hot supper was a success beyond our ox pinda-. tums. Tho tables fairly groaned with good things t<> eat. Although ? tho assembly was largo wo could bave led as many mort; as partook of lt. Ham, Turkey, ( 'bb kens, Cake, ? Custards und Flos were (lu rc in profusion, and during Ibo whole evening- not a single incident oc curred to mar Ibo enjoyment, and went merry asa marriage hell. And tho youirg folkes seemed to enjoy themselves so much wo nlmosl wished we "were boys again."' Wo had a good sociable time, and can not help thinking (hut If such occa sion wore to come oftener in every community ii would draw us closer together, and make the bonds of fraternal love stronger all over Cle land. lt is good lo dwell together in peace and tinily, and the moro mich social reunion; are fostered in a neighborhood, Hie grouter and more lusting aro tho pleasures of those who participate in Hmm. lt brings neighbors closer together, make thom better acquainted, and I cultivates a >pirii of friendship and ' kindnoss thai is enobling and grand. Wo do no) think Ibero was j 1 ti single individual who contributed to Hie adair, but what felt thal they were aiding; and abetting a good cause, in trying lodo what they. COllld to linisli up our School I louse i as well as cementing closer togo th- ' er the bonds of friendship and love in our community. Aller the supper was over Ibo young folks had a nice social party. Timi o who wanted to "trip I lie light fanth'tic too" did so, and those who did liol Wish to participate in the dance joined In social converse, ; and all scene d to lay aside tittil ear.- lot' a SCtlSOII and give them selves o respite for enjoyment, lt Wits a notable fud that every one seemed bi exert themselves to make the occasion as enjoyable as possible. A mil her very pleasing thing con nected willi tho occasion \\a> the receipts which amounted nftor all expense were deducted to over fif ty dollars,which was placed in the bauds nf the treasurer of the school house fund Mr .1. I\ Milton, which will ovory farthing bo placed to tlie* finishing- of mir --hool house, to make it comfortable for our teach ers ami children. Wo will soon have, liol a line house, but a good substantial, com fortable one, and as thc communi ty grows and gets aide to do so wc intend to have a school here sec ond to none in this county. Wc havooho of tho best touchers in tho stale employed in the person of (Japl .J. li, William '?ii, for the Lit erary Department, ami in connec tion with tho school Prof A. M. Golden will (cadi instrumental and Vocal Musi.', Penmanship, I Book-koepingaml Drawing. Prof. I Holden is un adept in what he pro fesses to touch, and has already -i j large -class mntlo up In this commu nity, and several students from a distance are expected. Any person wauling thoro ugh, practical Instruction on tho Organ, -it a reasonable charge, could do no better than avail thom -elves of this chance to obtain it. Hoard can bu hail in good families especially forthos:' wishing to at tend our school at very reasonable rates, LI i rn: i M (ins. Culled from Curren! Journals. The men who aim ry most froqUOtllly for money are thc ministers, Money is KO tight now that soino peo plo haven't even any loose change. The man who is slow lo r xpiess au opinion might just as well semi it by freight. The t lung tin t a woman always knows beti IS how some other woman ought U> dress. Odd,' Isn't lt, hut people who pass tin ii lives, ?o to speak, on beds of down, sel dom get down in tho mouth. George Wcatinjihouso, Jr., inventor of the air brake, ls worth 19,000,000. TIM? is, perhaps, tho largest forta?e ovoi made out of wind. Tho hay presa was invciitod by a wo man, willoh loads a wag to suggest thal si.o got tho idea from a dosiro to ho hug ged from all sides ut once. "I thought you took un unusual inter est in my wed taro," remarked an unsuc coss'ful lover? "No, indeed,"she replied, "only in your farewell." The man who wouldn't take "no" for an answer hus gono into amateur photo, graphy and is taking negatives right and loft whonoYor ho gots a chanco. VV hon you soe a man ou a moonlight ll Itch t trying to cotivlnoo his shadow that it le improper to follown gentleman you may bo sure it is high limn for him to Joi ll a tOllipCrailCO society. Little brother, whoso sister Is playing cards with a gentleman -Mr. Smiler . Iocs Minnie play card S well? Mr. Smi lor- Yes, very well, indeed. Little bro ther Then you bad bettor look out; mamma said if sim played bur cards well site would caleb you. Mary had a little bair Its hue was auburn bright, And ovorywhoro that Mary went A white horse hove ir, sight, "\V hat makes Hie horse love Mary so. The people all dbl cry. ?Il wouldn't," quoth Jack Wilke's man, "If she'd use Itabltop's Dyo." Yourself "As Others Sec You;' A QR0UP OF BACHELORS PEN-PICTURED BY ONE OF THE FAIR SEX. A Laurena Girl Facilitating Tho Work Of Tho Yoar of Loap. M a. EDITOR! Tho enclosed nrtielo waa boru of a purely philanthropic spirit. First, my object is to nlloviatosulVoring. Laurens nhouiids in marriageable young mon, who, on account of extreme bash fulness and fear of women, hold them selves aloof. Now to bring them graphi cally before those of my own sex, who arc dhtposod to aid In the jz<>od work of leap year, I will do my part. SUE PIPER. I'. S.-Please don't tri ve me away or allow your printer lo betray the seerot. TI I Ii PHOTOS. I. Ami ilrst in tin- group ls a lawyer sago, Who now has arrived al uncertain agu; behold, bro\ < and chivalrous, by woman admired, lint never as ye! by Ulipid inspired. A peail of groat price who wins tills prize Must calc?lale Well lo attract bright eyes. 2. A merchant ii is who deals in soap, Tho girl to hold bini mus; have a strong rope. For in love he ls, and 'ii-; said quilp BOOH Ib 'll ?gel th. re Ell," or liv to the mo .11. 8. A partner be has who ne'er bas felt The sting of (.'lipid'sdart nor knell At woman's shrine. Uni alas! so handsome, it gives me thc Lilies To think thal all girls this pri/.u must lose. .I. Has excellent health you eau plainly see-. Just as fat and plump as a bumble' bee; !tul hard lo < al< h, like the nimble Ilea, . A student in legal lore. A planter conies next, with picturesque luce, Who sometimes buys cotton in this very place. Kind-hearted and tender, devoted will he, A dear little creature quito soon shall soe. tl. A handsome gallant, who is always in style, And looks almost too resthotlc to smile; Hut careful always high collars to wear, Whoover gels bim \\ ?II haVO her shari . And now comos a morehnnt who stays I on tho corner, I And the li ist girl who "poje," is surely a j goner, i ll? is ready to marry - So strange be should tarry. y, A "host within himself" they say Of him who dorks across tho w ay. So strange that all the. girls don't sue What au easy caleb I ?. A. would be. H. The Itali rolls on, ace him? There! With largo brown eyes and sandy hair, 1 if lUnckston chock full bc is totllO brim, Hear girls, 'twill pay to koop watch on hi in, IO. On the corner, second Moor, Is the mau whom all adore, For he is both learned and wise; Too bashful to woo, Hut n0\ er to sue. Make a miali for be's bound to risc. II. Tho Captain now ls In command <u' noble boys a chivalrous hand. I Who wins thc jewel lillis! have speed, For her rival is surely hi < prancing steed. 12. A cotton man from the <Md North State, The girls bas e pim od him on their slate, Ile is so very Witty 'Twould surely lu- a pity. To tell such a mau he'd hn\ e to wait. 1/b bi handsome and fair, bas thc tin too to back lt, Vnd now is engaged in making a Kucket. I (as often ?xl mired hut inclined now to w cd, If only sonic maid w ill go right ahead She may capture a prize for be will nea r be lank, While lie Keeps nc\t door to the National Dunk. * ll. Hark, 'tis music; yes, a tenor, Whose mustache ls light but thinner. I han the nonp we had for di lino 1, . At thc boarding house to-day. Although not tull, tic's higher Than thc ladies or1 the choir, Hut bis heurt ls all on lire, For a fair ono, so they say 15. A nd her.' cones Mc. Who'll stand to tho rook And UlU dry goodi all dav, To tho girls too ho'U talk Hight squaro to tho chalk. For ho dorks ff?r M.* A J. |Tt> bp continued.; - THE - FASHIONABLE EVENT EASON! MISS ROSE OSBORNE And her strong Dramatic Co. Brass Band and Orchestra. Watt's Hall, Two nights, THURSDAY ana Titi DAY, January 20th and 27th Thursday evening (ho great society tlruinn-"FORGKT MK NOT," in which Miss Osborne lias nu equal Trice of Admission-fin cts. SPECIAL BARGAIN (MUM. Tho new year of lssd ls hero and linds tiie store of I. II. Jamos loaded with new nod frosh fancy and heavy greco rles. Suvcral big loin of llour and molnssos just received at J. II. .lames. lt will pay pou boforo buying lo exam ino the well assorted fancy grocery store of .) II .lames. Fancy Mio coll?e and Prime roasted coll?e cheap lit J.H. .lames. A hlg lol of tobacco just arrived at J. 11. James. Don't forget that hog Cabin Soap is still in the lead ii pounds for 25c, at J. LI. .James. Seed Oats al J. II. .lames. Nineo linoel'Sugar and Cottee at J. II. Jumes. J. If. James has a mighty pretty lino of fancy and boavy grocorics try Ulm, cheap for cash. Probate Judge's Sales. STATIS ol' SOUTH GAROMNA, I. A i lt K N S Cor N T Y , IN IMIOUATI: t oi nr. Pursuant Injiidgmoul for salo in tho follow ?u^ stati d case, I will sell, it pub lio'ontery, at Laurens <'. IL. on Salo Day io I'obruary next, tho property do Kcrihed in said eas,', upon lin tenus spooillod, lo wit! 1 ll the ease of IO. T. ItlUl I VS. fl V. Kudd et al. Alli lint certain 11 act or piece of land, lying and hoing in Ibo Mate and i '.ninty aforesaid, containing Four Knud reit and Ninety-two Acres, moro or less, mid hounded hy lands of John H. Williams, lands ol' thc estate of Itiebai'd hood mil ll, deceased, Hr. J. IL Miller, Coo, IL Han nah mid ol hors, Tomlin ''m. half cash: tho hillanco ch a credit of twelve months, with Interest 1 rom dav of sale, tl.redit portion t> im seen red liv bond of tho purchaser and a mortgage of tho promises, with leave to thu purchaser to pay his entire hid in cash. Purchaser to pav for pape rs, A. W. nURNSIDK, .1 migo of Probate Mortgagee's Sale. STATU (>F sol Til GA liol.INA, L A I lt i NS cor N r V. DY virtue ol' thc authority conferred in ?iud by a certain mortgage given to mo by Chilly IL Daniel mid Jas. Daniel, . il the County mal State aforesaid, on ibo IStli day of February, ISSI, and re corded ono dav tlieroafier lu mort (rage book i's pago liSl-fi, I will sell lo tho hlgh cst bidder, at Laurons C. If., s. (!., on Monday, tho nth day of February, \. l>. I Sss, :lb Um! trac! ol' land. situ.ile, I.Vlllg and hoing in tho sahl Cornily und state, In m.deii by lauds of I.. T. ll. Daniel, I .?-wis Martin, Augustus Hull ami otb ors, and eouttdiiiug One I lund roil and Fifty Acres, moro or less. Terms of sale rash. Purchaser to pay for papi i s. .1. lt. SM I Til, Mort gugoe. N o T I C E ! ALL persons holding claims :i?^:i? ii st tho Fstate ol" VAV/A Ghooli, dee'd, will present and establish them before me on tho 8th day of l Vbruarv next, or bo forever barred. * A. W. DUKNHIDK, JtldgO of Probate. .lan. 17, -:'d Emporium Of h\ishion. I am now prepared lo meet your de mands for Fall and W inter (JlOtllieg. 1 have tito lu st selected stock of clothing tor men, youths and how, Hint you can lind in the city. The doods aro correct in style, make and fullish, and abai per fect in tit lind will hold their shape as long as the garment lasts. 'Phis stock consist of Sack and Cutawnv Suits in Cashiniere, t'htviols and Silk mixture, also Diagonals Worsted, Whip-cord. Tho leading novelty is the Strtpo-Chov' nts in Sack and Cutaways. bicss Suits of Fdegam material and cut"in the mus? fitsionablo Riitl porfoot lilting styles, in whip-cord and cork screw s ol' imported goods. Full bress snits with Pyke coats and vest. A lull lino of these goods always on hand, ind I guarantee a perfect lit in every instance. A full lino of Cents furnishing Hoods of e\ erv description, under wenr.l ?loves II alt-hose, Collars mid t 'nd's etc. A beau tiful line of Neck Wear of all colors and styles. "In the lint Stock von will lind nil tho loading styles. The DCNhAPSUk and SI ill -hat H also I lie boston Self conform lng Still'Hat, theso makes 1 nm sole Agent for, and can only he had ut Ibo emporium. Dosldos those other mak es of hats In a groat variety of styler. Silk. Cassi mere, still and soft hats in all grades and prices. Phis is I bc large.il stock ol hats I have ev< r had, ile picas bovshowing io my patron .. ai this clothing stock [p. v.o.ry attractive knees time, the a.- .ritueol is beautbu 1, loiigpnnl.i sn Hst rom 4 lo 1ft y oars, anil ?ties pant ?pits b'un ll to ls y,.ar*. (pud itics aro good, and prices are low, (l?lllH I inc Shoes in ?ill the leading styles and mau. M, among thom you will lind the Colobrntod rtnnnifltci shoe in (?ongress, base ?md Hutton, y on wit I soe tho Douglass slim'lor men iii ?3,00 and boys nt$2.00, avery pair mia: ?inte,al. When von visit the oltV I WOlllO bO pleased lo have yoe, io cull inspect this I ni ie eu so stock, ?'his is tito enly placo where you' .ul BOO thc eonect sivies. Rospcet fully, ( olnrnhia S, C M. b. KLN A RD, My m w fall stuck is HQI-.' ready for your Inspection, whore you w iii timi thc correct stylos, and (lass of gooda ns von will find al the Emporium of Fashion, you will find this stock completo in every rospcet, end tor lit and make these garments cannot ho excelled as they are manufactured expressly for lue! Von will lind a completo lino of C. en ts furnishing, nml Hals of nil stylos and qualities, al n n handsome lino of Shoes, III all the IntOSl styli Hi I am much pleased willi v,?v success for thc past Vi ar with this ste:c, and for tho confidence of th<><dtl/(>iis of Spartan burg and the up country In mv endoa* vor? to place before thom ? strict iv first OlnSMOlotbm'g house and ut prices that eau"..'.I be OXOOllod hy anyone. You will find no mi., d stock here. !I hftVO plac ed.Mr Levin Twitly in charge of this house, whore he will bo pleased to soo all hi i friends, and will take pleasuro tn showing tho now stock. Respectfully, M, L, KIN ARD. FItVIN TWIT'P Y, Managor, Sport a II burg H. C The Cold Wave Signal ls Floating to the Breeze, but it will be a colder day in August when W. G, R BOBIRTSOIM Is Undersol ci on Sta/pl? a.nc3. Fancy Groceries 1 TO (lie ci tizona of Lauren? County 1 announce that my SIOCK o.f goods, consist? UR of Flour, Meal, Corn, Bacon, Molasses, (?lits, Sugj^r, Coffee, Rice, and everything usually kept in a first-class Grocery House, has Just arrived fresh from the great dealers, cigars and Tobacco a specialty. All 1 ask is to give me a trial. Tho goods are here and must bc sold. Pol i tost attention will bo given to customers, and every article guar anteed as represented, al ID W. ID Fowler's Block ROBERTSONS - - Laurens, S- 0. Jan. 17, 1888-Gm. Ttl/fiy ANNOUNCEMENT. Having opened out a full stuck ot* -tapio and Fancy Groceries in the town ot Laurens, we beg leave to invite tho buying public to call for our prices boforo purchasing. Wc koop everything in the way ol' Flan talion Supplies, and propose to soil them as cheap as tho choapost. Farmers will take note that wo havo Just recolvod ono car-load REI* RUST PROOF SRtil) OATS,-homo raised-which we aro. soiling at less than the market price. F 0 W L E B B L0 C K , HENS, S jan 17 ly AS wo contemplate making soma changos In our ba dness, wo will continue to oller our stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Dress Goods, Gloves, Ho siery, Embroideries, CloaKs, Shawls, Cloth ing, Boulevard Skirts, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Scarfs, Cambrics, Combs, Hats, Boots and Shoes, and various ether articles at and below cost. Come now and gel bar ga i ns. TRAY N H AM & DIAL. Wt; cnn prove timi iftfift ld ^CHS ^m 1 tw?' If you don't believe lt, oa/Ll a/t BOOK AND DRUG STORE, The big bole loft there after tho immense sale ol Holiday doods hus been filled up with a new slock ol* Drugs, Patent Medicines, School Hooks, Blank Books. Stationery, Caper Novels, Pictures, Frames, and Faney Goods of all kinds. Fresh puro ?larden Seeds. Second-hand Schot)! Books bought and sold. Xew lot Birthday Cards. J. B. WI LU KS, IM horohy given thnt wo will apply to A. W. llumsido, Judge of Cioliate, on tho25th ?lay of Januar , 1K8S. for n final discharge a? RxMtltors of Kev. S. Knight, doo'd. All persons holding claims will presnnt them no Kuhl dav or be forever burred. All indented will pay up. .7. M. IT0I.<:0"M??K, Vf. H. KNIUHT, Kxecutora, ruder Bendella Hoted. ' ' ? ? t ? i 1 ' i _igg W. KC. jVEetr tm ATTORNEY AT CA NV, CACRHNS O. U . H. V J. T. JQUN80N. W. ll. RIOrfKT JOHNSON A mm HY, ATTOlt N i : Y H AT 1 ?A \V. ()KVic?-FlemlnK'H Cornor, Northwest ?hie of Public Shearn. I?A I'lt I* NS. ('. II-, - - - H. Ot