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oe -12 MODtbH, ?1.00. FS IN ADVANCE. ' ItL, EDITOR. rUsUfg.?Ordinary Ad 'Or^lquare, one lnaer u jpKbsequeut insertion, t ion mado for larae Ad W. W. KAU-, Proprietor. 3. C, Jan. 9, 1894. e that Rills." stouling yver us that ?dng, '94 will bo a dull -DVEitTiSEU. It begins ly thattho Antf Tillman jent upon mixing thoni jtolit leal stew and all that tlawcd papors of our stamp about on tho lowor limbs of nd crow onco in a while when among the Rofawm cocks .tod. ? wo so long for a bit of fun .nnot refrain from ponotrat ?eesses and ret rents Of Re vonturing to lire off a few Reflections,'' as the cxtiu ueral Farley would say. o brilliant refawmaucos having been oxocutcd hero ?vo a passing notlco. lined to suspect that tho 1 >ns which our county Al ls hy norno*''?'; In'politics, ?> L sod Friday ndldato for uudor the .RY Evans, y positively right. This suro of. A lhabit Lau ho came a .or borders from Aikon ing at tho was a cor ? stars in tho i't care. Wo .ndly to that f "most oxelu gontlomcn" whom wo .aid thcroaro fow young .m and trim pattern whose lothes moro daintily and set off. Then Mister Evans lawyor and it wasdeind and . of the resolutions to suggest In persons not ollglblo to p In tho Alliance ought not ?red when the olllees are par . whether the reference was ? Stunynrno Wilson or both or J.o he perfectly frank wo this writing prefer tho unaf ikon brother who has an Al art in tho right placo to the jther Evans of high degree in r. A change may conic ovor fences but we uro for tho Gary betwixt tho braeo of Evanses the. Rcfawm 9tage. If it u though that the rovolv .eo against the youngster, =sd that there ulways lies sp the career of a Ward being constructed gome 0( course ho has moro i, thah Ward, oodles more, .so we chorish this oompar jctionato sentiment for Mis (GARY Evans) that we risk a story that John Kendriek Is in Harpers' Weekly. There rty in a diino musoum of in 0 tho morbid public simply be ? j Iiad-no logs at all but a friend took compassion and invented a f patent ones for him on which jjb learned;to make a mile in three 1 or loss. Thereupon our friend oak Tvtts Seized with a "vaulting'' V>n*to become a professional foot and so ho did and entered for j?test event of tho season, big and piles of glory. Now, tho of the logs was regulated by i by pressing which the gentle iding-fchom could show up or come doad stop. Our champion conclud M8t for exercise to tro't over the ;o bofol'o tho raco bogan. He 1 off Irt olqgant itylo. Thon he .ot,er and faster and the grand x roso and cheered and tho welkin j; and tho rafters shook and the 11 boys shrieked and the excitement t up to a frightful pl>6h. As tho ntor en me down the home strotch, ?ressod the -button. To his dismay ouldn't work. He 'pushed harder, esult. Away he skedaddled around rack a second time. Tho crowd n't understand It. Finally the >t out that tho man had lost his such running had never been .?o.' Tho police tried to catch & t^ no purpose. In the rrfe'an 10 runner'was pushing the but antlcally and at last in despair ho it.a terrific prossuro which broke umb nail. But tho logs stopped, ?oy stoppod so doad short that tho ping broke-and the body of the diot out forty yards ahead and d on Its stomach in front of the J stand. othron, mind how yon put patont on a proem-ions and inoxporionccd liko Evans. rn schomes that are doubtful, And trioks that are dotlous, sometimes happens, ?t'folks are too provlous, on forgot It. of Kos pect. t loss th? Carofu) stained by tho lociate, Miss *M heavier -> noaror ?lb Owlngsvlllo. Since our last issue sevoral marri ages havo como under our obBorvatlon which wo havo not us yet soon in print, and as (vo hcliovo in Kooplng abreast of the timos wo will report thorn hero, though all of tho parties aro not of Owingsvlllo. Thoy "aro of Laurens county and all of our people should know what is transpiring in their county. Mr. e. E. Pitfis and Miss Mag Sio Redden woro married at tho rosi once of the bride's father. Mr. A. F. Redden on tho 21st of December, 1893, Rev. Mr. Jones officiating. Mr. J. R. Redden and Miss Bossie ' Dodson woro marriod at tho rosidonce of the bride's father, Mr. William Dod Bon on tho samo date, Rev. J. B. Par rott officiating. Mr. J. W. Rodden and Miss Livla Davis woro jnarried at tho residonco of the bride's father, Mr. Washington Davis, on tho 20th of Decombor 1803. Mr. A. M. Gulbortson and Miss Mamlo Redden woro marriod at tho residonco of tho brido's undo, Mr. Harry Redden, on tho 14th Decombor, '03, Rev. Jodio Martin officiating. Wo extend to thorn our heartiest congrat ulations and pray that the blosslngs of Almighty God may ovor rost on them. Tho now yoar Is on us and wo should all bo thankful that wo havo lived to see tho lust days of 1893 und now as wo aro entering upon tho now yoar k1 us all strive to ho in a bettor condition financially, intellectually and relig iously In twclvo months' tiino. , Your correspondent had ihe pleas ure of attending tho Christmas treo at Union; which proved that tho people of Union know no such word as failure. Tho Christmus troe at Rocky Mount was also a grand success. S. A. Boland, who has been spending tho holidays at homo, has returned to tho Medical Collego in Chatanoogn, Tain., also J. G. Coopor has roturned to tho Modical Collogo In Atlanta. . Jno. R. Owlngs is in very fcoblo health at this writing. Press Boland, of Nowborry, visited his father, II. F, Boland and other rel atives in this section during tho holi days. J. N. O'Doll visited relatives in Ab beville, Xmas week. J. W. Cooper is quite ill at this writing. Tho entertainment at Jones on Fri day night before Xmas was a great success. Professor Culbertson knows just oxactly how to entertain an audi ence. Curtis Hitch, of your town has moved to this soction and located at his fa ther's. M. D. Mitchell is visiting relatives in Abbeville this wook. We wish him a pleasant trip. Mrs. W. W. Culbertson, of Ekom, is visiting her brothor, J. T. Cooper. Undo Joel Blackwell is a welcome visitor in our community. We wish him u lengthy and pleasant stay with us. There uro several cases of La Grippe in this section. Wo liopo to see every body up and doing again before long. Jack. Catarrh Cannot Bo Cured With local applications, as they can not r*tjach the seat of tho disease, Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis ease, arid in order to euro it you must tako internally, and acts directly on tho blood and mucous surfaces. IIull,s Catarrh'Cure is not a quack medicine. It was proscribed by ono of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular proscription. * It is composed of the best blood purifiors, acting directly on tho mucous surfaces The perfect combination of tho t wo in gredients is what produces such won derful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials froo. P. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, price "5c. Statement of tho Condition ?of the? PEOPLE'S LOAN & EXCHANGE BANK Of Lauren*) S. O, Close of Business December :11m., 180U. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts.$121,120.01 Overdrafts,. 2,475.00 Stocks and Bonds,. 21,707.51 Checks and Cash Items,_ 2,578.22 RoalEstato, F. and F. 0,100.00 Expenses und Taxes Paid,.. 1,803.38 Duo from Banks,. 58,001.50 Cash on Hand,. 45,518.90 $200,334.33 . MOBILITIES. Capital Stock,.$100,000.00 Surplus,. 20,000.00 Undivided Profits. 31,808.50 Dividends Unpaid,. 1,132.00 Due Banks and Bankers._ 3,588.83 Individual Deposits, subject to chock,. 103,804.91 $200,334.33 STATE of SOUTH CAROLINA, I County op Lauuknk. \ T, W. A. Watts, Cashier of tho above named Bank,do solemnly swear that the foregoing statement is true to the host of my knowledge and belief. Sworn to and subscribed before nje this 2d day of January, 1804. W. A. WATTS, Cashier, N. B. Dial, i J. H. TRAYNHAM, > Directors. W. II. Martin, ) Don'.t you want The Adver tiser this year? It 'will cost you $1.50. ?BUT? ^Don't^'you want The Weekly Atlanta Constitution too? Send The, Advertiser ?Hi you get both PAPERS for Twelve Months. votler is temporary ;?.// mat Mrs. David N. Kibler et Bhanley ton, Vn., was a sufferer with stomach trouble. At times she was lu severe pain and groat misery, Piercing paint would aolze her in tho right slilo and at times Bhoot from the hip to tho breast, she also suffered ohtlls In tho body and limits. Thyslelnns failed to diagnose tho caso ami medicines fulled to euro. Hood's Sarsaparilla qutokly brought about a change and tho result has been a perfect restoration to health. HOOd'8 Pills act ouslly, yet promptly and efficiently, on tho liver and bowels. 25o. NOTICE TO GUARDIANS Etc, Guardians, Administrators, Execu tors and other Fiducl&rlos are hereby notitlod that they uro required by law to make their annual returns to me be fore the 1st day of March, or OX. AU such failing to comply with the above notice will be ruled to show cause. JNO. M. CLAHUY, Jan. 9, 93-3t J. P. L. 0. Todd, Simpson & Co.. General Mer chants, have the exclusive sale of these Celebrated Glasses in Lnurens, S. C. From the factory of Kellain & Moore, tho only complete optical plant in tho South, Atlanta. (la. UOTIOEI THE Auditor's Office will bo open from the 2d day of January to the 20th day of February, 1391, to receive Returns of Real and Personal Property for taxa tion in Lnurens County. For tho con venience of Taxpayers I will attend at the following placea to receive returns for said year : Jacks's Township, Roseborn, Monday, January 8th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Jacks's Township, Ueynosa, Tuesday, January 9th, from 10 \. M. to 2 P. M. Hunter, Clinton, Wednesday, January j 10th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. ? Hunter, Goldvillo, Thursday, January 11th, from 0 A.M. to 12 M. Hunter, Milton, Thursday, January 11th, from 2 P. M. to 1 P. M. Cross 11 ill, Spring Grove, Friday, Jan uary 12th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Cross Hill, Cross Hill, Saturday, Jan uary 18th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Waterloo, Waterleo, Monday, January 15th, from 10 A.M. to 2 P. M. Waterloo, Moore's, Tuesday, January 16th, from 10 A. M. to 1 P. M. Waterloo, Mt. Gallagher, Wednesday, January 17th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Sullivan, litoworton, Thursday, Jan uary I8lh, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Sullivan, Tumbling Shoals, Friday, January 10th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Dial, Goodgion, Saturday, January 20th, from 10 A. M. to 12 M. Dial, Luther Owens, Monday, January 22d, from 12 M. to 2 P. M. Dial, I). D. Harris, Tuesday, January 23d, from 1 P. M. to 3 P. M. Dial, White's Store, Wednesday, Jan uary 24th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Young's, Parson's Store, Thursday, January 25th, from 10 A. M. to P. M. Young's, Young's Store, Friday, Jan uary 20th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. ? Young's, Plossant Mound, Saturday, January 27th, from 10 A. M. to 12 P. M. Young's, Lnnford Station, Monday, January 29th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Scufllotown, Tylorsville, Tuesday, Jan uary 30th, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. All Property, both Real ami Personal, is Returned this yoar. It will save much time to Taxpayers, and also greatly.- facilitate tho work of tho Assessor, if any person, before leav ing home, will make out a complete list of the number of acres of laud and build ings, also every item of personal prop orty, iu the'following order: Horses, cattle, mules, sheep and gents, hogs, watches, organs and pianos, buggies, wagons and carriages, dogs, merchan dise, machinery and engines, moneys, notes and accounts above indebtedness. .All other property including household. J It is always required that the Auditor I got tho first given name of tho taxpayer I in full. I Under tho head of place of residence on tax return givo the township. All male citizens, between tho ages of twonty-one and fifty years, on tho 1st flay of* January, 1891, except thoso who are incapable of earning a support Ironi boing mnined or from other eftOSOS, are doomed taxable (tolls. And every tax-payer is required to give tho Number of their School Dis trict. Aftor the 20th day of Fcburary next fifty per cout penal I ty will be attached for failures to maku roturns. In every community thore nro persons who cannot read, or that do not take a nowspapor. Those more fortunate may do such persons a great favor by telling them ol i he time to mako returns, or by returning for them. The sssessing and collecting taxes is all dono now in the same yoar, and w? have to aggregate the number and value of all horses, mules, cattle and other pieces of personality, as well as the acres of land, lots and buildings, and their value, that thore is in tho County, and have the Bnmo on file in tho Comp troller Genornl's Office by the 80th day of Juno of ?ach year; ami from that time to the 1st day of October the Audi tor and Treasurer's duplicate have to he completed, and an abstract of the work In tho Comptroller's Office by that time, which will show at a glance, that the Auditor has no time to tako returns or anything else much between tint 1st day of March and tho* first day of Octo ber but work on the books and tho blanks. We hops, thereforo, that nil taxpayers 'U make tie - t.ur?a in .time NOTICE Of Settlement and Application for Final Discharge. Take notice that on the 15th day of February, 1894, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Administrator of the estate of John D. Miller, deceased, in the office of Judge of Probate for Lau rens county, at 10 o'clock a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such administrator. All persons having demands against said estate will present then, on or before that day proven and authenticated or be forever barred. M. C. CO^, Jan. 9, '93-.it. Administrator. Infallible Itch Ointment! Scratch 1 Scratch! SCiltcll! That's The Question, Maybe for You ! If you knew how many hundred gioss ot this wc sold per year, you would agree with us that TUE ITCH is pretty live question. j YOU II AVE THE ITCH! j i WE HAVE THE CURE! j glkW Our Word For It g/M Infallible Itch Ointment will easily and Quickly Cure any case of Itch in American. We know what wc say to be absolutely true. PRtOE, 35 CTS. No Pain?No Guiriis in Livuk Aid. A graduated medicine glass goes free with each bottle. LIVEtt-AlD Cost only 80 cts., And It Cures You. All of the above Manufactured by -THE UuWARD & WILLET DRUG COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA And Sold by II. MARTIN and B. P. POSY, \* cots. LAURENS, S. C. NOTICE. THERE will be let to the lowest bib ber the building of a bridge at Good-* gion's Factory, across Rabun Greek, on Wednesday, 10 of Janury next, at 11 o'clock A. M. The Commissioners re serve the right to reject any and all bids Contractor to give bond, with ample po curity for their faithful performance of the Harne, Bv order of tlm lizard. R. P. ADA IK, c u. c. 0. Ii. c. M. L. Bui.lock, Clerk. NEW HRISIMAsOoobS Nice Line of Toys just received. Odd pieces of China and Crock cry Ware will be closed out very low. Currants 5 cents per pound. RAISONS, CITRON, PRUNES, NUTS, ETC., ALL NEW. BANANAS, ORANGES, APPLES, ETC., COMING IN EVERY FEW DAYS. Firo Crackers, Roman Candles Cheaper than ever before. KENNEDY BROS JAS. P. WILSON, DENTIST. In office at Honca Path, S. C, every day except Friday, when I will ho in office at Williantston, , ^&^@te=L, ,_ WE WILL MOVE NEXT WEEK INTO OUR BIG ?EW STO^E, TILL THEN SLAUGHTER PRICES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SIMMONS BROS l*.T?K.m?ll Mlllilll II llll MB Ii HM I II n IIIIIIB.IIIMIIIH IH11IHIII ??i?? UNDER BUY -A nd UNDER SELL. The Second World Fair is opening now at L. JE. BURNS ft 00, Two Stoics, one at Bnrksdnic, and old stand near Little Knob, S. C. Having enlarged our store room for our Large Stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Groceries, Huts, Millinery, Jeans, Woolen Suitings, Calicoes, Tin and Glass Ware, Hard ware, Furniture, Stoves, and all kinds of Bargain Goods that can be found. And it's so cheap. Our Goods must, shall and will be sold. Call and sec Thomas, because seeing is believing, High and low arm Sewing Ma chines CHEAP. We remain your faithful and obedient servants, L. E. BURNS & CO. STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA County ok Laukknh?Court of Probate, John I). Williams us Admistrntor, with tho will annexed, of Nancy Dunn, deceased, Plaintiff, against Nettie Williams, ot, al., Defendants. Complaint to sell land to pay debts. Creditors of Nancy Dunn, deceased, arc hereby iio! I fled and required to pre sent and establish their ela'vis before mo at a Court of Reference to bo held by me in tho above stated case in my of ?COOn tho 13th day of January, 1894, at 10 o'clock, u. m. JOHN M. OLARDY, j. v. l. c*. Dec. 0, 1803 it. ?Jinur ijniiji,in,jii?iMr?w??i-r~ Prof. ?:. \V. Amltli, l'rln. Commercial Collcm' I Ry I nlvertUy, Lexington, Ky.,w?s awnnlert MEDAL AND DIPLOMA OY I lit WGTiL?'S CuLUlhBIAN f" vof Hi !?%*?>.? ?>rn<Mii?-fc? E. J. O'CONNOR, -(dealer in) Pure Liquors, 1)08 Broad St., Augusta, Qa. choi CK old whiskies, BRANDIES, GINS, HUMS, WINKS AND LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS. -4 The Largest Liquor House in the South. jtikW* Mail orders receive prompt attention. Sept. 25, '93-3111 N. A. Craio W. C. Winters. WELLS B0IvED i'ok THE PUBLIC nv 8 inch or Iii inch Well:;. We do our work economically and guarantee satisfaction. Mr. W. C. Winter will be glad to give all needful information. Nov. 7, 1893-3111 DR. W. H. BALL, PENT! ST, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL RANK, LAUBENS. OPPlbn Days?Mondays and Tuesday*. TOTICE! Trustees of all tho School Districts of Laurons County are requirod to make immediate reports to School Commissioner of all tho chihlron with in their District between six and twon ty-ono years old. 4 Also, names-of all persons lin'olo to M tax. Promptness Is necessn' -' th' *v A. SENSIBLE Qja. A GOOD 1 Have just received a limited sup HOLI trade. So please don't wnint till they come at once and secured the lirst and our popular 30 cents books to 35 cents , We'have aga'n this a*. priately called "Old LadieV^. pair and you will always bless us for J. 0. C. FL EMI 1 have again .started for Uhristmas li fortuuo of a fire after working for Thirt > it is. I am however here to .stay, und wi cull on 100 and .see what I have. I have Beautiful1 over shown in Laurena, and realizing the pr< everything down at the very LOWEST Pill enjoy anil take advantage of^Cln istmas dull times demands, Remember thai I wil care of your interest. The Prices on my ei shown In upper South Carolina, are lower History of the Jewelry trade. Do not fall to ?fter you and y .11 will bo pleased. Her honest and save you more than you ever tho Jewelry line. J? ML VI Now is Y01 -I3SI Furniture, Car[ I*lass, Crokcry, T ?toves and G