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^?e (?ctuetrtiser. LAUBENS. 8. O., Aug. 8, 1893. LOOAL; A civil case that excited somo Interest was tried In the court house before W. W. Kennedy and ?Jury. Tbe plaintiff was the Olobo Phosphate Company, of Columbia, 8. C, against a farmer on a note given for fertilisers. The defend ant pleadod that tbe stuff was not good and tbat tho consideration for tbe note bad failed. Tbe Jury found for the plaintiff. It Is probable tbo ease will be appealed. W. Dorrob Ferguson suddenly disap peared yesterday morning. lie wore a slato colored hat, rose colored scarf, gray coat and vost, a shirt which bad been blue la Its early youth, blue striped trousers and aboes of a gloomy black. Ho stated that he expects to purchase a duster in Ashevlllo. He Is supposed to havoboardod tbe Spartauburg train aud pretondoJ to some ot bis pal? that be ox|>o '.tod to go to Chicago. It could not bo ascertained whethor or not he bad any monoy. As some of his oreditors wore at tho dopot he refused to say. Cold and Silver. Tho old and reliable house or J. O. C. Fleming A Co. advertlso tho colobrntod "Gold aud Silver''shirts in anotber col umn and mention bosdes they have a full supply of turnip soed of tho best varieties. A Fox Chaso at Idthla. Tho guests at Harris Llthla will be en tortalnod Thursday noxt with a drag race. "Ovor the bills and far away" in a soml-oirclo of two or throo miles around tho hotel a splondld pack of twonty fivo hounds will run. The ohase may be soon and hoard from tho hotel. Hurled with His Fathers. Mr. Airon Visanska, father of Mr. J. M. Visanskn, ot this city, died in Jeru salem, Palestine, on the 4th of July, aged 87. Ho was a citizen of Poland and a truck fanner by profession. In 1878 he wont to Jerusalem and thoro spent the roinainlng y.iars of his lire In holy pre paration for tho ilual summons from his Mnkor. County Tonchors' Institute. Tho announoomentof tho Institute, up pears in a not lie r column. Prof. Hnghos, who has boon seloctod to conduot it is otio of tho foromost educators of the State, and will havo ablo assistants. One city should give the teacors a warm wolcome. Arangomonts havo been made to sccuro choap rates of hoard. IT any or our citizens can accommodato a toacher or two, at tholr homos, inform Mr. 0. L. Flke, of numbor and prico. Honth of Mrs. Mary Nosh, Sr. Mrs. Mary Nash, Sr., died July 28th at tho residonoo of K. O. Nash, Laurons county, at the advanced age of 84 years and l month. She loaves throo sons and four daughtors to mourn her departure. Thoy aro as follows: Mrs. ElisaMoares, Mrs. Carrio llowman, noo Deck, Walter Nash, W. Ed Nash, It. G. Nash, Mrs. Jane McKolvoy, Mrs. Lou Modlock. Mrs. Lizzie Dock, another daughter wont before somo yoars ago. Her hus band and tho father or these children, Miles Nash, prt.ccdod her to tho gravo twenty-soven years to tho day.?Oreon Villo Nows. At Harris Llthla. Those of tho younger population or Laurcns, who aro on pluasuro bont took advantage or tho dnnco given at Harris liithia Spring ou Wednesday OVening in ordor to obtain their heart's desire? namely, plenty of dancing at a nico place, with inspiring music, and in short a good time gonorally. About II f toon couples aud various stags composed tho Laurons, party, which was chaperoned by Mrs. Killingsworth and Mrs. L. W. Simkins. It is quito a delightlul oxporionce tot drive down to Llthla and ono chlor oharm about it is to anticipate tho warm welcomo suro to bo oxtendod by the mo3t accomodating and kindly of hosts and tho good cheer of a vory substan tial ordor which always follows. Tho hotel is lull ot guests, many or whom participated in tho Gorman, which was decidodly pleasant. At about II o'clock an intormisslon was granted for refreshments, but it was not a lengthy one for the moments were too precious to bo thus spent as everyone realized that all tho accessories which make dancing what it is, the most pleasant of amusements, wero supplied them. At ah.mt ono it was necessary to broak ranks as tho visiting party wished to roach homo in tiino to have at least a spico or tholr morning nap. Whon good byo timo camo evoryono said of course that they had tho very best time they had ovor had but tho thing which was not or course was that they meant it. Laurons joins with tho rest of tho world In voting Llthla not only a resort woll suited to tho sick bju^a vory havon or dolights to pleasure ^okors. - *iong tho crowd|\f guests socking health and amusement by a stay at. the Spring aro Major and Mrs. L. T. Izlar and Mrs. M. E. Izlor, Mrs. A. L. Buist, Col. and Mrs. W. H. Hunt, Mrs. Prank Evans, Mrs. P, N. Baxtor, Miss Josle Korshaw, Miss Lolla Shannon, Mrs. P. C. Gaillard, Mr. and Mrs. J.Y. Culbroatb, Miss F. B. Ellorbo, District Attorney W. Porry Murphy, Dr. J. N. Walker, Dr. O. B. Mayer, L. P. Moore, W. E. Ellerbe, E. S. Wort/., Miss L. Allwarden, Mra. John W. Folk, Miss Carrio Boyd, and J. W. Simmons. liow Ilntos to Chicago. A gonornl reduction of rates to the World's Fair by the Rlohmond ?fc Dan ville ltailroad. * Tho Kich moml.V Danville Railroad has issued a circular to all its agonts oft'oo tivo July 26th making tbe World's Fair rales about flvo dollars less for the round trip than heretofore. This rate will be gratifying to tho many patrons of the groat systom, and as a furthor ovidonce that thoy are always given advantago of tho vory lowest rates available. Tho Richmond A Danvillo is a first class passenger line and its agonts are al ways ready und glad to provido tickets to all points at tho very lowest possiblo ratos. i .oo,11 Advertisements. A largo line ol the celebrated Bulst's Turnip Heed fust In at the Drug Store umier tho Ben-Dolla Hotel. it you aro suffering from head-acho, loss ot appetite ami weakness, try a oase nf Glonn Springs water and you will feel bettor. For salo by Kennedy Bros. Best Cots cigar on earth, and the flnost line or smoking and ohewing tobacco to bo had at Burdette's undor Bon-Delia Hotel. A flno Huo of handkerchief oxlracts ehoioh perfumery, at Burdott's, undor Bon-Dolla Hotel. Glenn Springs water Is specially good for all kidney and bladder troubles. It will romove stone from the bladder In a Iontlo and spoody manner. For sale by [eunedy Broa, To Rrnt:?Bakery In the roar of Col. Ball's bulldmg. Apply to W. W. Ball. THIS IS GOS H P. The Minute? of the Week In Lsureni ?What we ?11 Say ami Ho--Your Friend'* Name In Print. Congressman Shell has appointed hie ?on, F. C Shell, hla private secretary. Col. H. Ruckor, of Columbia, was in town yesterday. Mrs. Lucy Boyd and Miss Lulu Pitts have gons to Saluda. Dr. Win. K tot hurt has returned from Augusta. Miss Lllla Johnson, of Nowborry, is visiting Mrs. T. E. Todd. Mr. Jas. Clark Is at homo from A*he vllle, N. C. Mrs. Cade, of Nashville, Tenn is visit iug Mrs. S. L. Prlerson. Mr. J. Duuk Adama of Piedmont, was In town last week. Charles H. Henry, of the Greonvlllo Nows, was in town Friday. Mr, Arthui Traynhatn, of Atlanta, is visiting his uncle, Col. J. H. Traynhatn. Miss Ellen Gordon, of Anderson, is visiting Mrs. Friorson. Miss Prince, or Anderson, and Miss Fouehe, ol Abbeville, are visiting Mrs. R. 11. Bell at her homo noar the city. Mr. Johnson of tho Atlanta Journal, the leading aftornoon paper of the South, was in town Friday. Attorney William U. Eyles, of Colum bia, was in tho oity during last week professionally. Miss Isabol Kennedy, of Charleston, Is on a visit to hor fathor, Mr. W. W. Konnedy. Piospoot school will close with an ex hibition Friday night, Aug. 11th. Every body Is cordially Invited to attend. Mr. J.N. Wright has returned from Paris Mountain, where bo has bet n for a wook. Mr. E. G. Sltgreavos and family havo. returned to Laureos to live. They aro heartily welcomed "homo" again. Miss Pet Moore, of Meridian, Mississ ippi, Is visiting Mr. W. H. Msrtln's fain ?y. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Ituckmau, of Staun ton, Va., are visiting their parouts and friends of Lnurens and vicinity. Senator Irby and his private socrotary, Mr.Tigbe, returned to Washington Suu day. Congrosstnan Shell relumed Sat urday. W. W. Ball, oditor of the Advertiser, has roturned from Columbia whoro bo has been lor throo weeks at work, tem porarily, on the Columbia Stato. Senator Fuller has gono to Kock Hill to attond a mooting of tho board of trus tees of the Woman's Industrial and Nor mal School. Trayubam .V Dial's handsome block on the south si Jo of tho public squaro now nearlng completion adds greatly to the city's good looks. Mrs. W. F. Young gavo a mostdolight ful recoptlon on Tuosday evoulng last in honor of her frlond Miss Razor, ot Goorgos. Tho rosldouco of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Irby on Irby Hill was the seouo of a bril liant and delightful rocoption tendered Thursday evoniug to tbo M Uses Glenn, of Nowborry, who aro visiting tbo Missos Irby. Most of tbo young society people ot the town were present and tho occas ion was ono of unusual pleasuro nnd merriment, A Little Unpleasantness. Mr. W. T. McElroy came to tho Ad vertiser oflico Monday afternoon and roquosted tho publication of tho follow ing card. "Mr. R. L. Irby, deputy sheriff, canto to mo thla morning In a tbroatoning man ner and said to me In Shumate & (Jar rett'a store: 'McElroy, you havo boon writing a #ood deal about Uncle John (meaning John Irby) and I havo come to toll you that I hold you personally rosponsiblo If you write anything morn about him.' I said nothing In reply for I scarcely knew tho gentleman. He again ropoatod tho same thing, holding a stick In a threatening attitude and 1 said to him, 'Sir, I have nothing against you, but will uso my own pleasure' Ho then wont off. This Is what occurred in tho prosenco Of several gentlemen." W. T. McElroy. A gent Ionian who was present informs us that Mr. Irby had a small stick, but made no offer to strike Mr, MoElroy. He could not say whothor or not Mr. Irby "drow" the stick upon Mr. McEl roy.?Ed. Uusiness Notices. When in need of soaps, toilets, colo gne?, etc., don't fail to call at tho Drug Storo undor the Bon-Delia Hotol, and you will bo troated right. Will you suffer with Dyspopsla and Liver trouble whon Glenn Springs water will cure you. You can get it at Kennedy Bros. A large and select line ot Patent Mod loines, Blood Puriilors, Tonics, Etc., at ?rices to suit those tunes, at tho Drug tore under tho the Den- Del la Hotol. Go to J. O, C. Fleming ?fe Co's. for Wood's Porfeot Preserving Powdor, for* preserving Apples, Peacbos, Poars, Plums, Chorrles and fruit of every kind. Also, Vogotablos such as Corn, Beans, Tomatoos, Poas, Ah. Porfoctful harm less, and guaranteed a genuine preserva tive. Ono packago will bo suiindent to covoi about 0 gallons of Fruit, Etc. Prlco 25 oents. For pure fresh Druga of evory kind call on H. P. Burdotlo at tho Drug Storo under tbo linn-Deila Rot?l. Your Summer Vacation! Where to go! Tho World's Fair! How to got Louisville and Nashvlllo route, Wh6li 'ogo! l.'-ave Atlanta W. ?t A. R. R. 10 i. in., 2:15 p. m., 8;20p. m. Anivo Chioago 8:53 a. m., 4:30 p. m., 9:30 p. m. Less than 28 hours to Chicago. Solid Vestloule Trains. Another fea ture and advantage by tho Louisville and Nashvlllo Lino are variable routes, stop over privileges and ohanco to visit Mammoth Cavo. For tickets and other Information ad dress Fnsn D. Bush, DIR. Pas. Agt. L. A N. R. R , No. 86 Wall St., Atlanta, Ga* r.> im Ayer's Hair Vigor Is cleanly, agreeable, beneficial and safe. H Is the most elegant and the most economical of toilet preparations. By Its i)8e ladies can produco an abundaat growth of hair, causing it to bocomo natural in color, lustre, and texture. "Tho Useless Hoip30 of Jjords" is the title of an article written by Justin McCarthy, M. P., that will appear In tho August number of the North American Ho view, Shall We Have a Dispensary. A petition for the appointment of Q. M. Langs ton as County Dispenser has been Mod in the Clerk's office. The names are given below. The list contains 55 namos. Of these 21 are white and 84 colored. Among the latter is G. T. Jennings, who Is now under sentence of doa'.h f?r mur der. The county board or control will meot Thursday. Mossrs. Johnson and Rlchey repre senting parties who will oppose the es tablishment* of a dispensary have askod in writing to be heard by the board. They claim that the board Is a quasi court, and should hold open sessions, that tho petition of Mr. Laugston does not con tain a majority of the freehold voters ot tho town and that it has several signers whose namos aro not entitled to be on It. A list containing the names ot 74 white freo holders and a Tow colorod ones whose names are not on tho peti tion Is also given below.* People who live in Laurcns know that tbo latter list is nearly If not altogethor accurato. With tho present showing it will bo Impossible to establish a Dispen sary hero without violating tho spirit of tho law. liesi<los Messrs. Johnson and Hichoy, Sonator A. C. Puller, j. II. O'Doll, Capt. John Moore, W. L. Gray,C. W. Tune and others aro actively intorosting them solvos In opposition to tbo dispensary movement. Hero is a list of tho signers: whitk8. j S Hlx. < Ires w'II'. Arlington, s O Leake, Max Zarek, j M MoCarloy, j T Crows, j D Mock, G II Hoyd, B M Riddle, II F Taylor, JLM Irby, Thus. McCoy, II K Gray, A R Sullivan, R C Watts, Jno P Tuokor, M L Bullock, T B Crows, j II Garrison, M II Fowler, j M Rlddlo. COI.OKED. C M Mills, John Blackstocks, Noah Minims, Win II Ab rams, I-ige MoMorris, G B Franklin, John MoMorris, Abram I i unter, ('has Duckett, Ed Davis, 8eat Woodruff, C H Harper, Tumor Jones, A F Bonds, Ham Woody, G T Jennings, W F Gray, Tom Crisp, Frank Monolleld, Wash Anderson, Cauloy Garlington, Drato Shol), Noah McCoy, Cappor Watts, E Woody, Bov Scott, Pink Loo|>y, Harrison Hunter, Shad rack Jamos, Sam Rice, Sam Patterson, Jack Williams. Hillary Woody, S C Sattorwhlto. The following 1? a list Of non-signers: wiiitks. J W?ido Anderson, C C Foathorstoue, B W Ball, j O C Fleming, S P Babb, C L Flko, W W Ball, J W Fowler, Dr J A Bnrksdale, H B Grittou, C D Barksdalo, D P Goggans, j Auk Barksdalo, W II Garrott, W D Barksdale, WLGray, A W Bramlett, Augustus Huff, C B Bobo, W H Hammond. S 8 Boyd, R II Hudgons, LG Balle, WO Irby. E M Caiue, W A Jamioson, W P ChildreSS, JT Johnson, S P Childress, W W Jones, N B Dial, Ii Koppel, W II Dial, W S Knight, A V Eichelberger, C E Kennedy, .1 A Franks, T D Lake, j W Ferguson, j \V Denk, j A Lockwood, Toliver Robortson, W II Martin, W R Ricboy, j R Minter, P A Simpson, F P McGoWan, JP Simpson, U 1) Moseloy, II Y Simpson, A M Moseloy, L W Simkins, J R Moselov, J II SMlllvan, J C OwiOgS, T E Todd, J D Pitts. j VV Todd J j Pluss, S C Toud, B F Po3ty, BE Taylor, J H Power, j II Traynhatn, J J Roland, C W Tune, j M Robertson, j M Vlsauska, R Kobortson, W A Watts, Lewis Robortson, 13 II Wilkos, Ooo F Young, R II Yoargin. Power Happenings. Misses Ella and Fannie Roland and Miss Pauline Auderson, of your town who havo been visiting at this placo returned homo last week. Mr. J. Q. MahafFey, of Texarkana, Texas, is visiting relatives and friends at this placo now. His many friends are glad to seohim. Mr. V. A. White is having lum ber sawed to finish off Iiis dwelling. Ho will also make some additions to it which will add greatly to tho appearance as well as to tho com fort of it. The picnic at this place on Fri day last was very well attended. Tho following gentlemen delivered addresses, Messrs. O. G. Thompson, W. B. Stoddard, J. H. O'Dell, O. H. Roper and J. Q. Mahaffey was Just getting in a good way when tho rain interfered and the crowd had to scatter. There aro several cases of fever around this place, nono serious though. Mr. A. C. Owings had tho misfor tune to lose a tenant house last week by Are. It was insured for $100 in tbo Farmers' Mutual Insu rance Co. On Dit. Dial Dots. The first and most important dot this morning is our sick people. A great deal of sickness in this com munity at present?fever is tho gen eral complaint. At Owings'Station two miles from this placo about eight or ten cases of fever, We cannot account for so much typhoid fever on the ridge, The protractod meeting just clos? ed here was very interesting.? About ten Joined; all coming from tho Sunday School, ono by lottor. Tho Ministers seemed to do their whole duty; In fact I don't think I ever saw brothers Shell and Ander son more in earnest. Miss Suo Cox, a charming young lady of Williamston, is visiting Mr. W. Y. Simmons. Also, Miss Cloo Patton, of Clinton, and Miss Nan nie Smith, of your town aro visi tors in our community. Miss Bessie Walts spoilt last weok with Misses Lula and Mattio Willis, Wo can say all tho young ladies mado very warm friends during their stay, and will look forward to the lime with pleasure when they all como back again. If ihoro is any county in the State that can head this one for hot controversies between public offic ials (politically I mean) lot him ?'riso up thimble," Mr. Aaron Cannon is again nt homo from Spartanburg much Im proved in health wo hope. BlLDY JlNKRNS. Investigation Invited. Of course It is proper to inquire about what any man says, Is It true? Tho most rigid Investigation Is invited Into the testimonials pub lished In behalf of Hood's Sarsapa rilla. Special attontion Is called to tho high character of tho porsons whose testimonials aro published by the proprietors of this medicine, us evidenced by tholr occupations or Indorsements. In fact, no mat tor wbero a testimonial In holialf of Hood's Sarsaparilla may bo from, it Is reliable and as worthy your conftdonco as it It camo from your most trusted neighbor. BurnsviUe Note?. Rain in abundance. Crops are thriving and promis ing. Mr. W. B. Compton, the indefati gable music teacher is teaching a church school of, vocal music at Warrior with about ouo hundred attendants. They surely will re ward him with success. The protracted meeting at War rior closed Sunday night,80th Inst., 28 being received into the church, 4 by letter and 24 upon profession of their faith in Jesus Ohrist. Those enterprising merchants, I?. E. Burns A Co. aro enlarging their dry goods store. Mr. J. D. Mills is king on raising watermelons. He has them weigh ing 60 lbs. Allen Templeton, a colored far mer, has the uncomonost peas ever seen in these parts, thoy measure from 24 to 28 inches in length. Nothing of goneral interest is transpiring in our vicinity. Tho health Is good except J. O. Hums who has been very ill for the past few days. It is the right time to be love sick. Never mind Jim, tho singing will bogin again in a few days. Bum Blinker. Owlngsvillo. Sinco our last wo havo had a vory severe hail storm which has dono considerable damage to the crops. Corn in some parts is liter ally dostroyed and tho prospoct for a cotton crop is not flattering. Mrs. T. J. Cooper, of Ekom, is very III of typhoid fevor, also the infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Box. The protracted mooting at Pop lar Springs is over and we feel that great good has bcon accomplished. Owlngsvillo crossed bats with the Powder Spring nine on the latter's ground Saturday before the fifth Sunday in July. The score resulted 21 to 12 in favor of Owings ville. Mrs. J. A. Cooper is no bettor and there is not much hope of her recovery. Jack. Narnio. Plonty of rain in this section and tho crops are looking well. Capt. Shell is having an elegant barn built. Mr. A. II. Martin is rebuilding tho barn that was destroyed by Are a few weeks ago. Mr. A. Beppard and his son, Sam, have gone to the mountains on a pleasure trip. Mr?. Sallio Browning md daugh ter havo returned to their homo in Columbia. Mrs. Annie Qreer is vory sick at writing. Health of the community is very good. B. A. J. SAUDIS ALLIANCE. Congressman Shell Interrogated?He Defines Ills Position. Columbia Resistor. Saudis, S. C, Aug. 3.?A largo and cuthtisiastic meeting of tho sub-Alliance of Sardis was held to day. A largo crowd was in attend ance. Several prominent speakers were present. Col. I). P. Duncan made a strong speech in favor of the Alliance, and explained tho workings of tho Ex change in Columbia. After a fine dinner had boon served Congressman Shell spoke. His speech was well reoeived and was to tho point. At tho tlie conclusion of Mr. Shell's remarks Mi. S. M. Duncan came forward and propounded the following question to Mr. Shell, which ho answered: Duncan: Do you still consider Ben Perry a Reformer and is ho not supporting Butler against Till man, and can you endorse him for official position against a Refor mer? Shell: I am not Ben Perry's kee per. I endorsed him because lie was my friend in 185)0 and 1802. I havo never went in person and asked for his appointment, Duncan: Havo you been advis ing tho people to let politics alono and attend to their farms? Shelli ho, Duncan: Aro you using your in fluence in tho interest of Tillman, and do you intend to actively en gage in tho coming campaign against Butler, and have you been advising a division in tho party? Shell: Tillman knows whero I stand, ask him. No, I have not ad vised a division in tho party, nor do I Intend to engage in the next cam paign. I havo already stated that when my congressional term ex pires I will retire to private life and spend my fow remaining years with my family in peace and quie tude, Duncan: Do you expect to give your influence to tho Reform ad ministration, to (he exclusion of your personal friends among tho antis? Sholl: No, I don't, Wherever I havo a personal friend who Is an anti, and I know him to be quali fied, I will endorse him with pleas ure. Tho meeting broke up with every body In a pleasant mood. There havo been splendid rains here and tho crops aro much improved thereby, W. J 8, Two important articles on "Tho Financial Situation" will appear in tho August number of tho North American Roviow. Tho first is by tho Comptroller of tho Currency, Hon. James H, Kekel.;, who is to writo on MTho Present Crisis," and the second, by Governor Ponnoyor, of Oregon, will bo ontitlod "After tho Four Hundred Years? What?" When tho hair begins to fall out or turn gray, the scalp needs doc toring, and we know of no bettor specific than Hall's Vegetable **? ciiian Hair H?nower, ^Prohibition In England" Is tho subject of a papor by Sir Wilfrid Lawson, M. P, tho well-known En glish tomperanco advocate, that will appear in tho North American Roviow for August. Walter Bridges, Athens, Tenn., writes: "For six years 1 had been afllictod with running sores, and an enlargement of tho bono in my leg. I tried everything I hoard without any pormanont benoflt until Botanic Blood Balm was rec ommended to me. After using six bottles tho sores healed, ami I am now In hotter health than 1 havo ovor boon. I send this testi mony unsolicited, because I want others to be boneflttcd." Children Cry for pTtchRIVsIasTORIA. Comity Sunday School Convention. The Fifteenth Annual Convention (In terdenominational) of the Laurena Coun ty Sunday Schools held its session with Liberty Springs Church, Cross 11 ill, July 24th and 27th. The following schools wero well repre sented : Bathabara, Bethel, Bethlehem, Brew erton, Bramlett's, Clinton (Baptist), Clinton (Methodist), Cross Hill.(Bap tist), Cross Hill OI>thodigt), Cross Hill (Presbyterian), Chestnut Ridge, Dial's, Laurens (Baptist), Laureus (Methodist), New Prospect, Princeton, Soule's Chap el, Sulphur' Springe, Head Springs, Green Pond, O'Doll's, Sardis, Pine Bluff, Mountville, Rose Dale, Patterson's Chap el, Jacksonville, Graycourt, Lisbon, Wa terloo (Baptist). There may have been a few schools represented at the Convention that are not roported above. If bo, the Secretary failed to get the names of such .schools. First Day. Tho Convention was opened by devo tional exercises at 10:30 o'clock A. M., by Capt. John Moore. Greetings to tho Convention wero cor dially extended to the delegates and visitors by Dr. E. T. McSwain. Re sponse on behalf of tho Convention by C. L. Fike. Tho President of tho Convention, Jas. M. Hudgons, being absent, Capt. John Moore was elected temporary Chairman and W. P. Turnor, Secretary. The President's 'annual address was omittod. B. F. Lanford, the Treasurer, being absent made his report through C. L. Fike. Report was received. A committeo of throe, Dr. E. T. Mc Swain, J. H. Copoland and A. B. Barks dale, were appointed by tho Chairman to nominate officers for the ensuing year. This committee, after duo deliberation, submitted the following names, which were unanimously elected: President, W. T. Austin; 1st Vice President, J. A. P. Moore; 2d Yice-Pres klent, George P. Martin; 3d Vico-Pres idont. J. P. Turner; Secretary, J. S. Ma chen ; Taeasurer, W. P. Turner; Statis tical Secretary, C. L. Fike. COMMITTKKS. Placo of next Meeting?J. L. Boyd, J. H. Copeland, E.B. Bolt. Finance?C. G. Anderson, II.t L. Ma chen, J. L. Simpson. Resolutions?C. It. Wallace, W. L. Bryson, R. J. Taylor. The first subject on the programme "Unity in Christian Effort," was well discussed by the assigned speaker, C. R. Wallace. He said thoro was never a time when Christian unity was so pressingly need ed as now, and cited many reasons for it. Among tliem ho spoko of anarchy and communism as they exist at the North, the Roman Catholic churches trying to dictate the corriculum in the schools, etc. Tho afternoon session was opened witli prayer by Rev, Melvin Shell, "Proppr Preparation of tho Lesson" was well discussed by tbo following brethren: Mulvin Shell, J. H. Wasson, John Moore, A. M. Hass-dl. "Work of the Stato Sunday School Ascociation" was reported by C, R. Wallace, A. M. Hassel), W. T, Austin and J. S. .Milchen, The last State Sunday School Associa tion at Abbeville was ono of unusual in terest and importance. The evening session of tho Conven tion, at 8 o'clock, was opened by devo tional exercises by Dr. Williams Wrigkt, after which addresses on "Missionary^ Work in our Sunday Schools" were de livered by Brothers Melvin Shell,>Gus 11 ohnes and A. M. ilasscll. Tho next subject, "Temperance .Work in the Sunday Spools," was an address to bo delivered by Rev. W. A. Belts, hut, ho being absent, a synopsis of his spsdeh was read to the-?qjAventiotrby'lr. Wright Nash, which was a very pointed and in teresting paper on tills sublect.^.MessrB. Nash and Sheli^lssWrilule interesting talks on tho subject. Second Day. At 9:30 Rev. A. M. Ilasscll conducted a Bible Reading on tho subject, Prayer, secret, breathed, opened, elc.; nnd all who had Bibles were requested to fako part in these interesting and profitable exercises. As Rev. J. W. Shell, who was to give a "Normal Bible Lesson," was absent J. S. Machen was requested to conduct this feature of tho Sunday School work. Miss Mary L. Yeargin made a very interesting talk indeed to tho Conven tion, ller talk waq potent of much good advico to tho young men and women, and their relation to the church, Sunday School and society. The topic, "Improving Opportunities of To-Day," was discussed by tho as signed speaker on tho programme, J. Wright Nash. His speech, though unavoidably short, displayod much thought on tho subject, and the great ne cessity of grasping opportunities to do good boforo they past, nnd were gone forovor. "The Sabbath Question" was zealous ly and earnestly discussed by C. l\. Ro per nnd W. T. Austin Miss tytvry Veargtn was asked to re cite "Creeds of tho Church Bells" for the benefit of the Convention. She dis played tho truo art of an elocutionist, and the audience was very much pleased and delighted with her recitation. , After the reports of the different com mittees tho following wero olepted as tho Executivo Committee: Col. J. H. Wharlon, J, W. Nash, Dr. Williams Wright, 0. R. Wallace ami J, L, Simp son. It was suggested thai ''^oafler the Executivo Com.>.'';eo Be0 lho S|)Cftlicr8 DCIor** assigning HiO?l a subject or topic on tho programme, and ascertain wheth er or not they might be able to attend the Convention. Delegates to tho Stato Sunday School Association?Col. J. II. Wharton, C. II. Roper, J. W. Nash, 0. R. Wallace. Alternates?Gus Holmes, J. M. Mnrff, A. B. Barksdale, J. S. Machen. ('. L. Kike returned the thanks of tho Convention to the church in which tho Convention was held, to the community for thoir very generous hospitality, to the choir for its splendid music, nnd to Miss Mary Yeargin for the beneficent ontcrtainmcnt to tho Convention. Such is only a brief report of the work of lho last County Sunday School Con vention, and the united efforts being put forth by somo of her best Sunday School workers of all denominations marching side by side under tho banner of tho groat Prince of Peaco, trying to oxtond and perfect our Sunday School cause. W. T. Austin, President. J. S. Machsn, Soc'y. Ii*'. . ?? Obituary. On Sunday morning of May 7th 1893, the spirit of CoJ. Henry Wil liam Gariington entered peacefully into rest, after mauy months of groat 8nfl'ering. Born in Laurens village, November 12th, 1811, ho endedaioug and usolul life well beloved by his kindred and friends and honored of all men. Brought up in the old times ho was essen tially a gentleman of the old school, courteous in manner, hospitable at his homo and honorable in ids deal ings with his fellow mon. In early manhood ho possessed much wealth consisting of lands and slaves, which ho managed with ability and success. He was an ardent patriot and haviug tho confldonce of his people represented them in the Stato Legislature and in the councils at home. He throw his whole soul In tho secession move ment and was a member of the convention which declared the Stato separated from the Union. Beady in spirit and moans, ho con tributed without reserve to tho Confedorato cause. Its fall was disastrous to his fortune, but ho lost more as surety to friends than from debt of his own. At times be fore tho war ho was to somo ex tout interested in the mercantile business and was onco president of tho Laurens railroad. In cvory po sition ho held ho w. s tho embodi ment of honesty and fair dealing. He was married four times and had a numerous offspring who re vere his name aud bless his mem ory. Col, Uarlington came of bravo and noble ?'.oc!' and many of tho namo fill honored soldiers' graves, Among them aro his two heroic sons, John and Laurens, who fell in battlo on tho fields of Virginia. Col. Gariington was a true Chris tian and pious man and for many years a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Ho lived a worthy example to his fel low mon of purity and rectitude. His Integrity of character was be yond dispute. He dealt unto others as ho would havo thorn doal unto him. His last resting place is in the cemetery of his native village in the silent company of numerous relatives and friends who have gono before. Peace bo to thy ashes dear relative and friend of many years; one who was true indeed and never found wanting. Best free from tho pain and care of this world and may the Almighty Giver of every perfect gift, in whom It was your delight to implicitly trust, recieve your soul acceptable to the reward of a good and faithful lifo and may it bo a future existence of everlasting and eternal joy and happiness. B. H. T. TO THE TEACHERS OF LAURENS COUNTY, Tho County Board of Examiners have arranged for a Teachers' Institute to bo held at Laurens C. II. for two weeke,bo ginning August 14th, under charge of Prof. E. L. Hughes, of Greenville,,8. C, with competent assistants. We urge ev ery teacher and all others interested to attend. Efforts are being mado to secure board at nominal rates. Tho .following plan shows tho outline of,.,the work contem plated. T. J. DuOKBTT, C. L. Kikk, A. M. IIasski.i,, / ' County Board Examiners. /' PROGRAM AN1> scoi'H OF WORK. .Language: including Primary and ad vanced Reading, Elocution, ,' (t.iidy of selections, technical Grammar, Analysis, Compo sition. Vocal music: Tower, ? Time, Pitch, study of rudi ? meats, exercises, intervals, part singing, Expression. '.History : Local history of Laurens, Lau rens County, History of Colo nial Times, South Carolina as a State, American History, the Study of Epoch,Historical Outlines, Charts,etc., General History. Mathematics: Mental,number contents. rapid combinations, practical examples,problems ; written? Reading and writing numbers, Operations, Fractions, Meas ures, Percentage, .\nalysis. Geography: Combinations of Sciences jn Geography] Study of Dis tricts, Townships, Counties, State, Nation, World ; making Maps, ('hart", (ilobes. Manual Work: Writing, study of prin ciples, analysis of letters, po sition, combinations j drawing, lines, figures, forms and solids Reading, perspective, design ing, sketching; making school aparalup, models, papev work, wcod work, physical exercises and apparatus, interesting and instructive letters, <le j bates ami entertainments at night. Spo | cial addresses to pcoplo and school ti ns tees on closing day, Tho query box will ho a feature of each j day's work. Tho exercises will bo bright, full of variety and entertaining. Sou?& Carolina ?olfcg?, Columbia, S. C. I The Session begins September I 26th. Four Courses: Classical, Literary, Scientific, and Law; with elective studies in higher classes. New Gymnasium. Well appoint' 1 ed Laboratories, Chemical, Physi cal, Biological, Etc. Necessary Expenses, from (145 to $310. For further information address the President, JAMES WOOdrow. Aug. b', V_3m. BRIDGE TO LET A Bridge across Ruhun Greek at Anderson's Old Mill Vinco will be let to lowest bidder on Friday 18th August, inst., At 11 o'clock, ft, m, A11 bids open to rejection. Con tractor to give bond to secure his contract. R. P. a da IB, 0. It, 0. ('. M. L. Bulluok, Clerk. Aug. 1, 1808-81 UOTICB To Road Overseers! YOU are hereby ordered to work the roads, as I he law requires, under your charge, and put them in good order and condition by 1st of September next. Af ter that time tho roads will he inspected and overy ono in default will bo dealt with according to jaw. Now govern yourself accordingly. By order of the Board : (Signed) It. P. A DAI R, Chairman Board C. 0. L. C. M. L. BUM.0CK, Clerk. July 6,1803-83?8t The Sultan's Favorite. The favorite wite of the present Sultan of Turkey was onco a poor fill, living in tho coal iuiues of 'ranee. Bho was a beautiful girl, as she is now a beautiful woman, and some charitable person founu her occupation in a famous dress making establishment in Paris, where her superior intelligence soon made her madame's most val uable assistant and she was sent to Constantinople with dresses or dered by tho Sultan's mother. Nothing moro was heard of her for many yonrs, until a little inhrri tanco was left her by a relative, and notices were published askiug for her whereabouts. In answer to these notices a wonderful equip age stopped at the door of the em bassy aud the Sultan's wife stepped down to declare herself the once Flora Collin aud renounce the leg acy in favor of her kindred, who wero still poor. It was the old story of love at first sight between tho Sultun and tho beautiful mod iste. B.B.B. Save Paying Doctors9 Bills BOTANIC BLOOD BALM THE GREAT REMEDY - FOR ALL BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES - Hn? Ixcn thoroughly tcsUnl by em inent phyncwni Mid th? ix"0)>!<j for 40 yrniK, and never [All. to euro quickly und pcr.unneutly SCROFULA. ULCERS, ECZEMA, RHEUMATISM, PIMPLES, ERUPTIONS. Mid .11 mnnnor of RATTNO, SPREADING r.ml hunniso souks. Invariably rare in? mori lo.itimonio blood atwMCji it plrecUon* arc fal low S3. PrlCO tl l>tr DOtttO, 0 bottles for t.'s Xor snlo by ilruKtf tow. SEHT FREE vsuMfSsin, BLOOD BALM CO., f.'.l&r.ir., ttfl Ice, Ico! Ice!! WHY will you suffer In this Hot Weather when a N1CKEI, buys 5 LBS OE ICE. 100 lbs for 75 cents. 50 Ids for 40 cents. And Smaller Quantities at One Cont a Pound. ALL THE COOLING DRINKS OF THE SEASON AT OUR Tho Freshest Fruit Flavors Usod. lieiinedy Bros? FAMILY GKQOERS, NEXT DOOR TO THE POST OFFICE. Is Life Worth Living? '/hut Depends On THE LIVER. For more ills icsult from an Un healthy Liver than any other cause. When you are Bilious TAKE LIVER-AID. When you are Constipated TAKE LIVER-AID. When you ieel Dizzy TAKE LIVER-AID. When you have Dyspepsia TAKE LIVER-AID. When you have no Appetite TAKE LIVER-AID. When your Skin is Sallow TAKE LIVER-AID. When you arc Out of Sorts TAKE LIVER-AID. No Pain?No Giui'Ks in Livku Aio. A graduated medicine glass goes free with each bottle. LIVEK-A1D Cost Only 50 cts, And It Cures You. All of the above Manufactured by -THE HOWARD & WILLET DRUG COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA And Sold by H. MARTIN and B. F. POSEY, Agents. LAURENS, S. C. PURE DRUGS Are very essential when a person is ill and adulterat ed medicines cannot possi bly have the curative powers like wholesome medicines but DR. B. P. POSEY keeps nothing but the best and purest Drugs and Medicines and people wanting anything in my line will do well to call. I also carry a large stock of Toilet Articles, Stationery, Tobacca, Cigars, Colognes, Toilet and Laundry Soap and a hundred ami one other things kept in a Hrst-class Drug Store. I keep GARDEN SEEDS of reliable houses constantly on hand and sell them at reasonable prices. Yours for mutual benefit, Bo Wo F?SE?9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST. DR. W. H. BALL, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL BANK, LAURENS. Office Days?Mondays and Tuesday. jVLuLst Have It. The Famous Clothiers, Hatters and Shoers, Are Cutting Prices I ?-IN j Every Department. CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, Cuffs, Underwear, Ladies' Slippers.Etc. Save money by trading with us. 10 per cent given I>;ick on Cash purchases from June 22d to July ist Worth making. f?t* Wc will allow a discount of 5 per cent on all accounts paid before July ist. Money is needed at once and we are willing to pay those big prices for it. This is a Golden Opportunity and as it is a recognized fact that our prices have been rijdit in the past, these prices make them VERY RIGHT. Straw Hats without regard to COST. Udio8 and Chil [**?''Red and Tan Shoes at HALF PRICE 3Dstvis7 Roper <&> Co / Famous Ciothing, Hat and Shoe Store.