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. LAURENS, ?,C., June 6, 1804. LOO AL. A writer in the Louisville Courier Journal (rives an account of tho seasons in 1HIU, the year without a Sunimmer; ice occurrod in every month in the year, in Kentucky, tho middle and Eastorn States, likewise in Northern Europe, and no crops wore made worth speaking of. Our young Col logo friond, Piorre H. Fiko, sonds tho Aovektisek a hand Bomo work of art?an invitation to Wofford commencement, for which he hnuiur thank .. We ulso hopo oxami uatTOiiB will have a wholosomo terror for him and tints ho will ho proparod for the joys of vacation. The ladies of tho city aro i oak in;, an olTort to organize a Circulating Li brary, a movement which should re coivo the eneouragomont of all who uro public spirited and especially those who feel an intorest in tho wollfaro of tho young pooplo. It would bo a good idea if thoso wno cannot givo money to tho entorpriso would contribute books or periodicals. The crowd in attendance on yostor day was not large. A large contingent were candidates or prospective candi dates. Good humor, hand shaking, "howdy do's" and smiles prevailed. Farmers report dry weather, but crops in good lix mid all are hopeful for tho future. They say: a dry May and Juno and plenty of rain in .July and August make full barns and cotton houses. Mr. Jus. A. Madden's school at Chost nut Ridge had its closing oxorcisos on Friday lust. A largo audience of friends and neighbors attended and enjoyed tho recitations, dialoguosand other features. Rev. Mr. Parrott and Rev. Mr. Shell delivered addresses. A bountiful picnic dinner was enjoyed. In tho evening the children had a grand torch light procession, music and recitations and much onjoymont. P.tof. Madden has taught a successful sossiou and THE ADVERTISER bespeaks for all a pleasant vacation. On Wednesday last at Richmond a monument was unveiled to the Private Soldiers of the lato Confederacy. Hampton, Gordon, Pitz Lee, Rossor and other great leaders were thereto honor the men, whose only rivals "sleep in their proud mausoleum at Thermopolto." All the Southern States were represented in the irnmenso pro cession which required one and a half hours to pass a given point. The In comparable Hampton had a recoption worthy of his great record as a citizen soldier. Between live and six dollars was contributed by the audlenco at a dime reading given at the residence of Mr. W. II. Gilkorson Tuesday evening for the benefit of tho Methodist Church Parsonage, and almost bettor than the money consideration was the pleasuro which all who attonded the entertain ment were everywhere expressing and the next of the series of recitals which have been promised '.s being gladly anticipated. The Republican Executive Com mittee havo employed counsel to pros ecute a test case in the State Supreme Court as to tho Registration Law. Douglass and Obear, of Columbia, Democrats, Melton and Melton, of Co lumbia, and Lathrop, of Orangcburg, Republicans, will represent the Re publicans. It is not known what tho State will do in the matter. Tho Re publicans will move in tho matter this week it is said. Hardy Gill, a young negro, was taken from the jail at Lancaster, this State, on Sunday morning betweon two and three o'clock by a mob and shot to death. He had gone to tho house of a Mr. Clark in his absence ami being boisterous was ordered from the promises by Mrs. Clark. Gill thereupon boat her unmercifully with an andiron, and seizing her baby threw it across tho house. It is believed the lady cannot recover. Trial Justico Burns had adjudged the negro insane, but it is probable this was not known to the lynchers. A pretty complimont to Mr. Scaife, the Superintendent of our Graded schools during the past year: "The Advocate has watched with pride the upward career of Mr. Scaife. A ripe scholar for his years, he shod honor on himself and his Alma Mater by authorship before ho left tho cita del in Charleston, where he graduated with distinction. As professor in tho Rock Hill college, as likewise at Lau rens, the excellency of his work gained universal applause. The college is indeed fortunate that secures tho ser vices of Professor Scaife.'"?Greenwood Advocate. One W. H. Newbold, a Texan, was employed by Gov. Tillman as a spy, and has continued in the State's employ in that capacity up to date. Iwtist week he threatened the life of and wanted to kill in true cowboy fashion Mayor Sloan of Columbia. Re had a hearing before Alderman Hrennan and was lined $80.00, which he drew out of the State's exchequer and paid down. Ho was not handy enough with his littlo gun. If he had killed tho Mayor he would have been bailed, or pardoned, or both and then sent to Congross. Ho should learn to be a littlo lively with his shooting irons. W, B. Stoddard, Esq., a young and prominent lawyer of Grconvillo city, died suddenly at his homo at 1 A. M. Juno 1st. inst. At the tlmo of his death ho held the responsible position of Clerk of the Hoard of County Com missioners for. Greenville county. Ho was a native of Powers in Laurons county, belonging to a highly respect able and old family and leaves many relatives and admirers to lament his Untimely death. Mr. Stoddard married the daughter of the late James II. Shell, of Gray fftcourt, a nelco of Congressman G. w. Shell, who with three children, survives him, He was thirty-One years old at his death. His remains were brought to Now Harmony in this county on Saturday and interred in tho sllont ci^y of his fathers. A "muss mooting was held in tho in terest of prohibition in the Court Souse on yesterday. It was attended by about one hundred intelligent and prominent citizens. Senator A. C. Fuller was called to the chair and C. L. Fike requested toactassocrotary. Tho meeting was addressed by tho chair man. Rev. J. W. Shell, Dr. E. C Mc Swain, Rev. .f. I). Pitts, Mr. Jonathan Owens, w. L, Gray .and othors. No particular question was discussed, speakers addressing thomsolvos to the evil of liquor and tho necessity for pro hibition. Tho following dologatlon was appointed to represent this county at the State Prohibition Convention to assemble at Columbia on tho 7th instant. Rev. J, 1). Pitts, Rov. W. I. Herbert, W. Li. Gray, Esq., C. L. Fiko, Esq.. State Sonator A. C. Fullor, A. H. Martin, Esq., S. C. Todd, Esq., and Rov. J. w. Shell. Tho dologatlon goes uninstructed as ? to tho matter of nominating a State ticket and as to all other matters. The delegates are also authorized to ap point tholr own alternates. Railroad ratos from this point, M.6T> round trip and rates for board in Columbia re joiced. Tho great value of Hood's Sarsapa* |rilla as n remedy for catarrh is vouched (for by thousands of people whom it cured. / H. UKNUtAL.!,* NEWSY. In format ton Coiieomlnn Ounelvce and the People We Hear of Only. Seo change in Fleming & Co.'s ad. Master Gibbon Traynham is visiting friends in Augusta Ga. The mayor's matinee on Monday morning was quite a levee. Dr. J. P. Simpson went on a profes sional visit to Glenn Springs last week. Mrs. J. W. Callaham, of Piedmont, is visiting relatives in the oity. A week and the College girl will hold the town in thralldom. Mrs. Josephine Watts is with rela tives in Newberry. Tbl? 1b commencement week all around. Tho Commonwealers at Washington aro on hard tack. Mr. A. L. Adams and family, of Greenvlllo, aro in the oity visiting friends. Mrs. Eliza Ferguson of Cross Hill spent several days last week with her niece, Mrs. Corrie Rivers. Mrs. Mary Lites, formerly Miss Mary Bird of this county, is at tho home of her uncle Dr. Jno. A. Barksdale. Mr. Jesse Vanco ontortained his friend, Mr. Walter Gray, of Greenville last wook. Mrs. Jas A. Clardy and children arc visiting friends at Briggs, Plckons County. Ryland Traynham has just returned from a vory pleasant visit to his aunt, Mrs. Dr. Gibbon, Charlotte, N. C. Two more days to got your Registra tion ticket all right; Salesdays in Juno and July. Mi'b. James P. Boyco, widow of tho lato Dr. Jas. P. Boyce, well known In South Carolina, died at Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Bowen and Miss Mary Bowen aro on a visit to friends In tno city of Greenvlllo. Cadot John Poolo is at homo from Clomson Collogo, where ho has been a student for the past session. We aro roquostod to announco that "Tho King's Daughters" will meet at tho Baptist Church on Friday, tho 8th instant at 5 o'clock P. M. Tho Mayor and Council aro using vigorous efforts to suppress tho traffic Indlquoi'j In the city. Several parties have boon arrested and lined. Morgan, a white man, was hanged at Greenvlllo on Friday last for a most atrocious murder. Gov. Till man re fused to interfere with tho execution. Mrs. W. M. McCaslan and Miss Nnn nio McCaslan will leave on Tuosday for Plckons whoro thoy will pass sovo ral wooks. Miss Fannie Smith of Arkansas and tho Misses Alken of CokoBburry aro on a visit to tho family of Dr. P. B. Con nor. Sheriff MeCravy has i*ocoivod a let ter from Jonnings, who escaped jail recently. It purported to come*from Troy, N. Y. Tho Groonville club got a game from Spartanburg on Tuosday last and the Greenville News thereupon was behind for a day. All hands -. All wishing lino whiskies and bran dies will do well to order from Koy & Co., St at es vi lie, N. C, whoso advor tiscment appears in this issue. Miss Carrie Hill, of Groonville, al ways a most welcome visitor at Lau rons, is staying with Mrs. Mamio Dor roh. Fantastic tricks of the weather keep fashionable and brought a cold wave on Thursday evening last. Early risers report slight frost on Friday morning last. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Webb, Col. T. B. Crows and Mr. C. D. Barksdale were among those who went up to Green vlllo on Tuesday to hoar Gonoral Gor don's groat lecture. Mr. M. L. Copeland, now a full Hedged farmor and hayseed, visited the city last week and was complaining about tho chilly weathor and 'possum eared cotton. Mr. H. H. Covington, formerly of the l .aureus Graded Schools, has pur chased tho Bonnottsvlllo Record and will edit tho same. Covington is an invaluablo addition to tho pencil push ers' gtlild in this State. Ono of tho good things that tho hol idays have brought around is tho pres onco of Miss Mary Garrett who has had charge of a class in music and elo cution at the Barksdale High School during tho past session. There is talk of having Gen. J. B. Gordon to deliver his groat lecture, "The Last Days of tho Confederacy" in this city during tho summer. The gallant veterans from over the county will to a man most gladly welcome him. Harrison Hunter, colored, lost his dwelling on Friday last about 5 P. M. by Uro. Tho.occupants were absent in tho hold at work and tho oi lgin un known. Tho loss of the house was small, but tho furnlturo all tho family had. No insurance Clerk of Council, L. G. Balle and Miss Mattlo wont to Roanoke, Va., on Friday last. IIo visits his daughter, Mrs. Evans, who resides in that city and attends tho commoncemont of tho Fomalo Collogo, whoro his daughter, MIsb i ten luh Balle, will graduate. Monroe Copoland, colored, who was convicted with the batch of ten ne groes of the murder of Thornton Nance, was recently released from tho penitentiary in desperate health and died Saturday last at Piedmont in this county. Sonators Irby and Butler will bo in tho State during this week, Irby to at tend the mooting of the State Demo cratic Executive Committee on tho 7th and Butler to look after his Sena torial prospects. An invitation to tho commencement exercises of the St. Matthews High School comes to us from tho principal, Mr. M. H. Danlel,*who by the way is bo fortunate as to have had Laurens for his natlvo stamping ground. Wo acknowledge with thanks an in vitation to the commencement oxer ci8es of the Virginia College for young ladies at Roanoke, Va., whioh will graduate at this comtnencement with tho degree of Bachelor of Arts, Miss Beulah Balle, the daughter of our townsman, Mr. L. G. Balle. Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Lulie White, daughter of Capt. W. R. White, of Greenville, and sister of Mr3. J. A. Copeland, of this city? and Mr. W. R. Dlllingham, at the Buncombe street Methodist church, Greenville, on the evening of June the fifth. Sarah Grand the author or the "Heavenly Twins" whoso artioles in th? North American Review on tho Woman Question havo been the subject of so muoh comment and criticism, continues the series in tho Juno 'num ber of that porlodteal with a trenchant paper on "The Modern Girl." i Frankio Cleveland with Misses Ruth and Esther has gone to Gray Gables for tho summer. Nobody over men tions now ox-President Harrison's little grandson, who but a little while ago was so great a toast in tho White House. There is nothing singulur in this, however. There aro others, stripped of tholr official robes what woo potatoes thoy would be. Jeff Crawford, a nogro, convicted of tho murder of David P. Bluckburn, a white man, was takon from tho jail at Yorkvlllo, this State at 1 A. M. Friday last and hanged by a lynching boo. He was under sentence to bo banged that day, but tho sentence was sus pended ponding appeal. Ho con fessed his guilt. /-: Dick Hunter, colored, farmer, shows his pot cotton patch 'getting thai*.'" Ho brings specimens twelve inches high and looking strong and healthy from a six aero patch of two of which his specimens uro nn average. Ho uses homo made manure. Intensive farming will one day bo tho rule in this section. GREENVILLE, May 28.?W. C. Dor rob, a brilliant young lawyer, died sud denly yesterday morning of paralysis of tho brain. Mr. Dorroh studied law In tho ofllcoof Bryan & Bryan of Char leston. Ho practiced live yo^rs In Birmingham, Ala., and roturned to this city recently to prueticu his pro fession. Ho is connected with the most prominent fumllios of upper Car olina.?Cor. of State. Mr. Dorroh has a numerous family connection and mnnv friends through out this county who will deeply regret his death. Olllclnl Sales. No proporty was sold yesterday by public olllelnls. Receiver 11. W. An derson sold the handsome residence of Dr.-J. T. Poolo on Main Street for $3751); purchased by National Bank of Laurons. At the Captain's Olllco. Rocoivor A. B. Andrews of the Rich mond & Danville Railroad settled on Thursday last with Treasurer Mock for back taxes, pursuant to the decis ion of Judge Simonton. Kor Fiscal year, 1800-91, $205.30: 1801 02. $534.08: 1802-93, $440.21; Total, $1245.08.1 Orig inal Tax $1,083.23; Penalty, $102.45. Tho State will get a little more than ono-third of the amount, the balance to County and School funds. So, wo tax payers aro on velvet once more. For Gnrdonors, President C. 13. Craighead, of Clem son, sonds The Advertiser Bulletin No 10, Now Series. It embraces "Fx porimon' ..; 1*h Tomatoes." Kxperi mcnts were .dado with 11 varieties. Among conclusions we note: ''As u rule, tomato plants grown from cut tings make a better crop than from late seedlings." if you want to know further about this inestimable vegetable, address Prof. J. F. C. Dupre, Clemson College, Calhoun, S. C, inclosing stamp. Waterloo lti;;li School. Projpram of Waterloo High School lv\hi#Ttion on Thursday June 14th. Literary addresses by Gen. Hugh L. Farley and Col. Ii. W. Ball, commenc ing at 11 o'clock, a. in.; Barbecue at 1 o'clock, ]>. m. Afternoon exercises by tho children consisting of music, dia logues, recitations, etc., commencing at 2 o'clock. School exhibitior at night commencing at S o'clock. The public is invited to attend. W. T. McElroy, Principal. Business Notices. BUTTERIOK PATTERNS for sale by us at New Yorft prices. Simmons Bros. Men's und boys' straw hats at half price at the Laurons Cash Company. Has it over occured to you how much enjoyment you can give your child by buying a baby carriage. We have some bargains. S. M. & E. H. Wilkos ?x Co. Havo you soon our elegant line of dress styles in ginghams at 8ets. They aro very pretty. Simmons Bros. These days arc long and hot, *2.?o will make you comfortable. A large Rattan Rocker will do the work. S. M. & E. H. Wilkos & Co. Wo have a beautiful line of satin, damask, fancy fringed towels at 25c.ts. Soo thorn. Simmons Bros. Groat bargains in lino dress goods, ^oc them if you want a line dress for a littlo money. Simmons Bros. Does your bov need bumping?'If so wo have a good bumper, Velocipedes, Tricycles, Wagons and Sulkies. ? S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. THE DELINATOR can be ordered through us without extra charge. Simmons Bros. Sec our line of china silks at 30cts. per yard. They aro nice for dresses and waists. Simmons Bros. If you need ?n Cooking Stove or a Bicycle let us name you our special prices. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Oxford tics and slippers to be closed out at and below cost In order to make room for fall shoes. Now is your chance to secure big bargains In ladies' oxfords and slippers at the Laurens (..'ash Company. Wo can interest you on millinery. A flno assortment at very low prices. Simmons Bros. Prices on all millinery goods have been greatly reduced to close out the stock at tho Laurens Cash Co. Great bargains in clothing. We want to clean out all spring and sum* mor goods and will make interesting prices to do so. Simmons Bros. The Laurons Cash Company Is clos ing out everything In summer dress goods at greatly reduced prices. All summer goods must be (dosed out. Aro you still drinking water these hot summer days? If so you should got a Cedar bucket for 10 cents. S. M. St E. H. Wilkos & Co. Wanted at tho Laurens Cash Com pany any lady wdio wants to buy a china silk dress at half prico. A few patterns left tobecloseu out. Owlngsville. Most farmers aro about through bar vesting the wheat crop. Ills not as good as was expected some time ago, having been damaged considerably by rust. Mr. Ollio OwingS and wife of Tip Top, were the guests of Mr. W. II. Redden last Sunday; also Mr. .lohn Maddox and wife of Princeton. Mr. D. II. Owings was in our midst last Sunday. Wo are always glad to have them with us. Rov. G. S. Doughorty, pastor of Pop lar Springs church, preached a vory ablosermon on church discipllno, last Sunday. Rev. Mr. Butler of Princeton, will freach at Poplar Springs church on he second Sunday in Juno. Mr. But ler Is a young man-and is just entoring tho work of hl? Mastor. Jack. Most coughs may bo cured In a fow hours or at any rate In a fow days by the use of Ayor's Cherry Poctoral. With such a prompt and suro remedy as this at hand, there Is no need of prolonging tho agony for weeks and months- Keep this romcdy In your house. ?nrksdalc. Nothing of note worthiness has hap noncd in this community in tlio last row weeks. The farmers aro getting along very well with their crops. Grass dob. t scorn to mako much hoadway on ac count of the cool dry weather, hut cot ton is aleo very small. A hall storm visited us on Monday, tho 28th inst., but did vory littlo dam ago. Harvest is on us, but from all infor mation will bo light, as wheai has rusted and oats aro not good. Some one ontercd M r. Mel MeClin took-'s house while ho was in tho Hold at work and stole a pair of pants, a hat and fifty cents in silver. The second commencement of the Highland Home school was held last Thursday, May 24th, at the Highland Homo Church. A largo crowd was present and^when tho oxorcisos were ended everybody felt amply repaid for their attendance. Miss Mary Garrett lias dismissed her music class at this place and returned to her homo in Luurons. Sho has proven a most successful toaeher, both in music and elocution, and has given universal satisfaction. Tento. Youngs* It was our pleasure to attend tho annual commencement exercises of the Highland Homo Academy, which took piaee May tho 24th. In tho morn ing at eleven o'clock the audience was entertained with a debate by four of thr young men. The subject was, Resolved that Inventions have im proved the condition of tho laboring classes. Tho question was decided In favor of the negative. The speeches were interesting, and showed study. After the debate was ended we had a basket picnic. In the afternoon all listened attentively to an able address on the subject of education by Rev. J. W. Shell. At eight o'clock came the exhibition proper, including recita tions, declamations and dialogues, which received great applause, Miss Mary Carrett's elocution and music classes added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. Walter Martin is very ill of typhoid fever. We wish him a speedy recov ery. DPS Patton, of Cross Anchor, and Miss Nivia Patton of Graycourt, were the guests of Mrs. A. C. Wallace and Mrs. P. B. Martin a few days siltOO. Since spring has again returned crops look much bettJ"- and are grow ing nicely. The small grain crop is nearly ready for the reapers. Rain is much needed in this section. AORICOLA PUEIt. Power Happenings. Crops in this section of thocounty are looking gloomy. Tho cool weather seems to last so well. We have been having some warm days but the nights are still too cool for the tender cotton plant. Those who are harvesting grain re port tho crop very sorry. Married at the residence of the bride's father on last Tuesday evening the 2?th Uli., Mr. K. S. Ball, of Meeker. Col., to Mis> Nannie, daughter of (.'apt. A. C. Owings. On Wednesday they started for Colorado, where they intend making their future home. The good wishes of this entire community go with them. Archie Owings and N. T. Hryson. of Birmingham, N la., are at home, on a visit. The bo; arc' looking well. The Sunday School at this place is in a nourishing condition. One man in our community has taken a step in the right direction. He has cut his cotton crop down to three acres and planted the rest In po tatoes. If some more of our farmers would do that the price of cotton would be better. Those who attended the exhibit ion at Highland Home from our town re port it as being a grand success. Miss Sallio Willis who has been sick for some time we are glad to state is improving. News has ju.st. reached us of the death of Col. W. H. Stoddard, of Greenville. His remains will be brought down this evening and interred at New Harmony Church to-morrow at 11 o'clock. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. < )LD J EU, Sulphur Springs, The cold weather lias done much damage to our cotton crops in this sec tion. . Mi>s Rosa Teague, tho toaohor of the Sulphur Spring School, is at Waterloo With six of her pupils I raining Prof. MoElroy's pupils in a Fancy Dress Drill. Wo wish hot* succoss, She gave us a drill on the 18th ult., which was one of the most entertaining features of her exhibition. Mr. ('hauler, of Clinton, visited the family of Mr. T. W. S. Teague last week. Mr. W. I). Holt celebrated his thirty fourth birthday with a few special in vited friends to dine with him on the 2i)th ult. Miss Rosa Teague went to ISnoroo on a pleasure trip last week. vw^ Mr. ,1. H. W'inn and family vTBitod friends and relatives in our community last week. Col. J. H. Wharton passed through our community last week on his way to Abbeville county, where he made an elegant address on education. Mr. T. R. Riddle had a dog to go mad la*t week and is still at largo so far as we can learn. Wo had some frost last week in low places. Slighted Boy. Health and happiness are relative conditions; at any rate, there can bo little happiness without health. To give the body its full measure of strength and OUOrgy, the blood should be kept pure and vigorous, by the use of Ayer's Sarsapurilla. Twenty Five Ccnl Column. Advertisements will bo prlntod uudor thls head for ono cent a word each Inser tion, none to bo inserted for less than 23 cents. Notice. Harvey Rlohai'dson, colored, under contract with the undersigned its a la borer, has left my servict/und any per? son hiring him will be held responsible. May 29, u?-2t W. B, Owk.nv.. For Sale or Rent.?-Col. B. w. Hull's residence on Hampton Street. A proposition has lately been made to lake tho Columbian Bell to tho Holy hand, and on Christmas ove, 1S!I0, to connect it by cable and wire with all pails to Christendom, ho that tho ono thousand and nine hundredth anniver sary of the birth of dhri8t may be cele brated by all the world at the H?mo in stant. A new sect in Russia is known as the Underground People, lately organised in Saratoy. When a person fulls 111 the nhleru come in and bapti/.o him anew. Thon they carry him down into an Hit (iergrown labyrith, whore ho ifl left to wrestle with death alono. Aftor a week tho elderr, como to inspect tho Hick man, if dead, ho is duly buried. Attention, (iiiuiorat I dosiro every ginucr fiv Laurens County to know that I have tho Agency for tho host machine on tho markot for sharpening and gumming gin saws. Call on or address j. h. garris< >n, Laurent:, S. C. 4 * ??i Orn. Locals. Tho young ladies of Ora, mot last Thursday afternoon aud. organized a Heading Circle, and after quito au en thusiastic meeting, Resolved to have a public spelling match, on next Frl-' day night, tho 8th inst., in Thompson's Hall. Exorelses begin 8:30 o'cloek. They Iioihj the surrounding towns aud communities will send re prose utathtes who will participate. Adinlsskm^ee only cents. A largo crowd can bo ac commodated, and is solicited, as there is something inspiring in numbers. WlLHKLMlNA. List of Letters Remaining in the Post Offico at Lau rens, S. C, unclaimed,for tbo week end in? May 28, 1894: B?Barksdale, Ed; Bird, Miss Gener. C?Coloinan, Henry. D-Duvnll, Mrs C B. !?'?Frndy, .loo. II?Hitch, Mosely L; llcudorson, J F. J?Jamee, Bbaderick. N?Nance, Miss Carrie. O?Owing*, Rov W It. P?Pitt*, John, colored; Pitts, John. S?Shell, Miss Nannie. W?Williams, Mrs Oinda. kok ti1k wkbk knd1xo may 21, 1894. A?Anderson, Wash ; Adelle, James. II?Blear, Jasper. C?Christopher, W N; Crout, Miss Lnla. 1)?Dorroh, Miss N 1). E?Eekford, W H. G? Goodson, Mis* Linit; Qreer, J A. L?Levingston, Miss Hannah ; Leake, J W. M?MoElrath, Miss Minnie; Moore, A C. N?Nettlos, s A. P?Parker, Andy ; PeJen, Miti.s Eliza. S?Saxon, Tbos A; Simpson, Miss Kattio. T?Torrence, J A. W?Webb, Mies Sal lie. Persons calling for any of above lot tcrs will please say, "They are adver tised." T. B. Ckkws, P. M. Somo c j tbo native women of Austra lia have a queer idea of beauty. They cut themselves with shells, keep the wounds open for a long time, and when they heel, huge scars are the result. These scars are deemed highly ornamen tal. In Gray county, Kansas, there is a BChool district that contains only one family. The father, mother and oldest son have elected themselve-i trustees, and engaged their oldest daughter ut$.">5 a month to leach the young children. How's This, We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for nnycaso of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. f. J. chun 13Y & Co., Props.. Toledo C). We the undersigned have known f. .). Cheney lor the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their linn. West .v Trunx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo: o. Wald lug, Kinmui & Mar vin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon tho blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Prico 05c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. A dark-eyed man \va3 kopt for 15 years in an nnlighted dungeon in Salz burg Austria. Dining that lime bo never saw a human face. When ho came forth ito dayligh it was noticed that his black eyes had become blue. J. .1. Hogan, a mechanical student of Yale College, has invented u remarks* instrument called the KineBynetcr, which is used to measure the slighest motion perceptible to the test of touch. The measure is one millimeter per sec ond. If you r ? ?sei weak and all worn out take BROWN'S IRON BITTERS NOTICE Of Settlement and Application for Final Discharge. Take notice that on the 6th day of July, 1S94, 1 will render a final account of my acts and do ings as Administrator of the estate of Matilda Goodgions, dee'd, in the ollicc of Judge,of Probrfte 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 please pic sent them on or before that day, proven and authenticated,or he for ever barred. W. 11. GOODGIONS, June 2, '9404t Administrator. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County ov Lauukns. In Court ok Prorate. YVlIRKEAS, S. Jane Park, has applied to me lor Letters of Administration on the estate of J. Fowler Park, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of said deceased, to he and appear before mo at a Court of Probate to he Jiohlen at my ollicc at Laurens, S. C, on the 2 ISt day of June, 1894, at 11 o'clock, a. m., to show cause, it any-they can, why letters should not he granted. Given under my hand and seal this 2d day of June, 1891. JOHN M. CLARDY, June 2, '9 |.-2t j. P. L. 0. NOTICE IS hereby given to each and all per sons owning lands on water courses, ex cept Saluda and Reedy rivers, to have BUoh obstructions removed from said streams by 1st of July next. All de faulters returned at this office will he dealt with according to law. By order of the Board. R. P. ADA! K, Chairman Board Countv Com. M. L. Bullock , Clerk. 22-121 BKNJ. I). CUNNINGHAM, Attorney at Law. Lauhknb, S. C. Will practice in Federal and Lutto Courts. ?5T Ofllcc in Traynham & Dial's now block. Fob. 6, '94-ly DR. W. H. BALL, DENTIST, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL BANK, LAURENS. I'M v.1: Moinl.iyg and Tuesdays ... ., \ ? BIC CUT IN PRICES. Laufens Casrj Co., Commenced May the ist, 10*94, to make a big cut in price! in all Summer Goods F?R SP^*"^ We hold the reins on Low Prices and arc making special drives in every Department. Wc ha'CAES quote only a few prices: The best Indigo Prints, 23 yards for only $1.00; Nice Dress Muslin for oVy. worth 7 cents. Beautiful line of Zcphcr Ginghams, selling everywhere for 15 cts., wc arc sellings" 10 cents; Our Imported Scotch Gingham, worth 35 cts., reduced to 20 cents: All our 10 cts. Ging! duccd to 8 cents; All our S cts. Gingham reduced to 5 cents. Wc yet have a few patterns in Summe! Goods that wc will close out at hclf price. Wc ask any lady who wants a handsome Dress at a smfl to see the above pattern. This week wc reduce all our 75 cents Summer Dress Goods to 50 cents. Aj $0 cents Dress Goods to 29^ cents. The above Qoods must be closed out. We have made a bigVifiTn prl in order to close out above Goods. Wc request any lady who may want a handsome Dress for very Hi money to see the above Goods before buying. Millinery in Abundance. The R. & G. Millinery in abundance: Hats Trimmed or Untrimmcd frinn 15 cents up to $10. We arc sole Agent for Thompson's Glove Fitting; Corset. Also the R. & G. Corset. Corset is the best Corset on the market. Buy one and you will have no other. Shoes and JSlrpjpers. Wc call special attention to our Shoe Stock. Wc will begin next Tuesday, May 8th, to knock the bottom out of all former Prices in this city on Shoes and Slippers. Wc request the Ladies to sec our Beauti ful line of Oxfords before buying;, Very Respectfully, _ _ THE LAU RENS CASH COMPANY. f^kW W. A. Jamikson and S. C. Todd, Managers. April 2d, 9.) The Sea Hoard Air LillO. Parties going East or West will do well to write or seo j. n. Wright, Laurons, s. O. Solioltlng Kriecht and Passenger Agent of Sea Hoard Air Line. We are roqnested to note that Mr. J. N. Wright has his oilloo in Minter's building where he will be glad to S00 his business friends, DISSOLUTION. Whoroas the uudorsigncd did by agreement sell stoek for their joint account during the yoars 1801, |s>?:!, lxu,-!, and whereas the stock business has boon discontinued by us, and the debts all paid Incident to said stock busiuoss so carried on by us under! lie limn name of H.H. Grltton & Co. and whoroas we havo this day and <!o here by mutually dlssolvetho said partner ship; and there still boing some out standing debts d 10 said Ilrni and it hoing doslrablo that some one should colloct all such outstanding dobts, wo do herein onoh and severally appoint W. L. Gray, agont, to take ohurgo of till and every cvidoucos of indobtcducss due .-.aid llriu with lull power to collect said uncollooted indobtodnoss as his judgment may direet and in every way manage said outstanding business as if it were his own personally and hold any such collootions subjocl to our joint general Oidor. in witnoss where of wc allix our names this, May the 12th 1804. ii. 11. gritton, j. i". u.ynerson. w. L. Gray. Laurens s. c. May 20. 04.?3t FREE The Dispensary law Declared unconstitutiona Li, Dear Siw: With many thanks to our frionds and customers throughout the country for tholr liboral patronage in tin- past, wo wish ta inform them that we have increased our facilities and thai we are better pro pared to supply tho incroas oddemand for our Pure, < >ld-Fashioned, Unadulterated, Hand-Made, Coppor Distolled North Carolina Liquors, These Liquors are tho VFRY BliST for family ormodical purpose - thai can be obtained, and we ospcelally rocom inond thorn for purity and line llavor, and they are highly recommended and used by a great may Physicians and 1 hospitals of the country. Our prices per gallon are as follow: from one to live gallons. Terms. stl'iot ly cash with ot'dor. We do not sill] C. (). I). n. C. Corn Whiskey_per gal. $1.30 " ? " " old.. " irk " " " M oldest " 2.00 K.\ j Whiskey, ohl. '? 2.on ?T . " 3.00 " ?> old OS t_ 4.00 N. C. Applo Brandy, old, " 2.00 ?? Peach Brandy, old; " 11.00 Corn Whiskev. eases I do/., bottles thoO Bye " . 7.?0 A pple Brandy" 7.50 Blackberry wino.per gal. 1.50 Spkciai. Pricks to Dealkks. Kxtra charge for VCSSOl, cts, per gallon. 11. k.oppkl, Augusta, Ga. For Sale, Valuable properly In tho city of Laurons. The old Prosbytorlan clinch and lot containing about three, acn -. The church building is of brick, and in the very best condition and can bo con verted Into a splendid residence lot. Also a vory doslrablo building lot noxt to the new Baptist church, with a I on Main st reel and Oll Co I logo street. Both of those lots arc very convenient to the bushlOSS portion of town and till the churches and thogrudod school. 'Phis is a good opportunity for inves tors and persons desiring to socuro a homo in the thriving city of Lumens. Communicate with J. 0 C. Fu ming or II. Y. Simpson, committee Time Table of L\ It. & ? . C. & S. A. L, noise SOUTH. Lv haurens, P It & W 0, 1 i 50 A VI Arrive Greenwood, S A L, '2 II l' M " Abboville, '? :?? 111* M " Elborion, " I 03 P M " Athens, " 6 08 I* M Atlanta, " 7 15 I" M 00INO NOKTII. Leave Atlanta,S A L, 7 20 A M Arrive /.Ibens, ?? 1,) 00 \ M Hlborton, " 11 On \ M " Abbeville, ?? 12 I* I' M " Green w'd, " 12 '.(> P IVI Laurcns, I' U ? W 0, 10 P M Train No. 40 on P, IL ?< W. 0., leav ing hero at 8.10 1'. M., makes close con nection at < IrOOUWOOd with .North bound vestibule Arriving Olinton 11 12 P M " Chester 12 ; I' M " Monroe I 50 A M " Southern Pinos 1 20 A m " Raleigh <> 30 A M " Richmond 11 l , \ VI " Washington 3 40 I' M '* Baltimore 1 54 1' M " Philadelphia 7 i:: p M " New York .1 06 I' M 'Ihis train runs solid with Pullman linOett Stooping Oars and Pullman linf fott Parlor Oars between Washington and New York; Parlor Oar, Weldonand Portsmouth. O. V. Smith, Jno. C. Winsi.br. Trafho Manager. Gon'l slan'g. II. M. B. Glovbb. J. N.Wiimur, /v ?r*? 4. J a. p. a. ANNOUNCEMENT. \-< >R PROBATE JUDGE. Wo aro authorized to announce tho name of o. G. Thompson us a candi date for tho nomination of Probnto Judgo- subject to tho approaching pri mary. I submit my name as a candidate for ro-oleotion to the otllco of Judge of Probate, subjoet to the result of the I 'rlmury oleot Ion, John M. Clakdy. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. The friends of William Li; a ma v. of Cross Dili, knowing that ho is Cully competent and that ho will faithfully discharge the duties of tho oflleo, ros pcctfully announce him a candidate for the Ollicc of County Supervisor, subject lo decision of I Yimary. Tho many friends of .I as. Downry, having full conlidonee in his ability to discharge tho duties of County Super visor to the satisfaction of the people of Laurens County, rospcctfltlly Submit his name to the Democratic voters of this county subject to tin; approaching priinpry. Tlie friends of R. I'. Adair rospoot fully nominate him as a candidate for tho ollicc of County Supervisor, sub jOCt to Democratic Primary election. v EOR TREASURER. The frionds <>f Mr. .1. I). MOCK an nounce him as a candidate tor County Troasuror, subjoet to the Democratic primary. The many friends of Capt. B. K. KNIGHT rosnoctfully presout him to the voters of Laurens County as a can- j dldttto lor Tie surer of said County, subject to t he r iSllltof the Democratic primary. Many Friends. FOR AUDITOR. I rospoctfully submit my name as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to tin: Domoci atie I Vimarv. w. preston Hill. The many friends of .1 NO. R. FlNLEY nominate him lor County Auditor, sub- | jeet to the- choice of tin- Democratic: Primary. * The many frionds Ol W. L. FBRGU SON announce him us a c- i Ida to for County Auditor subjoet to .he Demo crat ie Primary. We are authorized to announce the name of |{. DUNK BOYD as a can didate for tho olllceof County Auditor, subjoet to the act ion of the Democratic Primary. We are authorized to announce A. W. SIMS as a candidate for the oflleo Of County Auditor, subject 16 tho ac tion of the Democratic Primary. * To the UUtorritled Democracy of Laurens County: Having studied the Statute- in regard to tho duties Of Au ditor. I fcol fully cjuullllod for that olllce, and do hereby announce myself a candidate for tho said olllce, subject to the Democratic primary. Yours truly, S. W. LOWE. Eeellug my sol I eoinpetonl to dis charge the duties pertaining to tin'. Auditor's olllce. I tnoroforo offer my self as a candidate lor said ollicc for Laurons County, subject to tho demo cratic primary oloctlon. W. Sankord Knight. Stoves ?s( AM) ?? Bowing Machines Now Goods arriving weekly. Call and sec lliein. lor seeing is be lieving. Wo remain your faithful and Obedient servants, L. E. BURNS & CO. $0T J. T. Ganclt, Manager id Store at Ihtrksdnlc, '. C. ^rjy* 1.. Ii. 1 on ns, Managet' ' ? Store at Little Knob, S, C. UNDER BUY UNDER SEI 1. ISOUK MOTTO ?Wo Ki ep a lull line of? Shuts, Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Hats, Millinery, Jeans, Cal icoes, Cottonndcs, Woolen Suitings, Hardware, Stoves, and BIG LINE of Fur fjiture just arrived and they are Bargains lor you to share. We have also a full line of St. Josephs' Family Medicines which we guarantee to he the best in the Land. Wc can give you bargains in Shorthand und Penmanship. We have recently prepared Books on tho above, especially adapted to "homu study.'' Sent on 00 days trial. Hundrods have boon bonofltod hundreds of dollars by ordering our publications. Why not you? Should you later decide to enler our College, you would receive credit for tho amount paid. Pour weeks by our method of teaching book-keeping is equal to I- weeks by tho old plan. Positions Guuritiiioctl utidor cer tain conditions. Scud for our i'reo il lustrated '.tii page catalogue and "state your wants." Address J. P. Iteaughon, I 'res't. -Draughon's 1 'rtict ical Businoss Col logo and School of Shorthand and Tolography Nushvlllo, 'JW. lilovon Touchers, i?00 Students tho past- yeotv^ No vacation. lihitor uny time. Chkap Hoard. N. B. Wo pay $5.00 cash for all vacancies as book-keopoi'S, steno graphers, teachoi'Si clerks, etc.. re ported to us. provided we hii sumo. May 1, 1894?0m. lark Pennyroyal Pills Tho celebrated Fkmalm Bkgu LATOit are perfectly bai-'H and always reliable. For all I'rrogu larltios, painful Menstruations. Suppression, etc., they never fail to afford a speedy and certain relief. No iSxporimont, but a soiontillc and positive relief, adopted Oljly after years of oxporlonco. All ordors supplied di root from our ofllco. Price per puok itge. $1,00 or six packages for $5.00, by mail postpaid. ICVUUY PACKAGE GUAHANTKKD. Part lettlurs (soaled) ic. All Correspondence strictly Coillldon tial. PAUK I.IEMKDY CO., Boston, Mass. E. J. O'CONNOR ?(deai.eh in) Pure Liquors, 1)08 Broad St., August;!, On. UUOIC13 OLD W1IISKIKS, I'.KA.N l'l KS, GINS, HUMS, WINKS AND LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS, - The Largest Liquor House in the South. //iff*' Mail orders receive prompt I attention. j Sept. 25, '93-3111 ' At* J tv.t'Mil it-y NOTICE. ALL i'ersohs having bushipsn tvit I ho School Commissioner w ilt hud hii in his Oflice on Satin day ol each \\c<. until furl hot notice, Itospeolfully, THOS, J, DU0KKTT, School Comtrii.s-doii.., |,;',un C. Aug. 8th 1803?30' .. cnvsTAi. urns TOADi MARK. ftuAllty 7.:.: Air;; ' a, ' / --y >? mm Todd, Simpson A: Co., Cenernl chant ,, have t ho exclusive sale of Celebrated Glassos In Lauren . from t be factory of K.dlum & M the. only complete optical plan!] South, Atlanta, Ga.