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^?e Qelueirtiser. LAURKNS, 8, 0., Aug. 28, 1894. LOO -A. Xj . Columbia, Aug. 27, '04. Special to the Advertiser: Sonator I3utlor to-day withdrow his plodgo to abido by tho Democratic pri maries. W. W. Ball. .i.YiK Delineator can bo subscribed for through us without oxtra ehargo. Simmons Bros. Charles Dudley Warner's novel, "Tho Golden House," now running in Harper's, continues to incroaso in in torost. Tho Soptcmbor instalment gives a strong portruit of tho pleasures of rich New-Yorkers contrasted with tho wretchedness of tho very poor. In Harpor's Bazar for August I8th there are shown a charming white mus lin gown from Worth, and?a new de parture?somo vory distinguished and beautiful costumes for elderly ladies. Summor is so nearly over that hints about deml-soason toiletts are in order, and tho novoltics in hats und bonnets for the early autumn are indicated in Now York Fashions. Kathorlno Do Forest's Puris Letter has tho flavor of summer cxcursloning?this timo to Normandy. Among the contributions to this number are a strong short story by Virginia Van do Water, enti tled "Of Her Own Household," and a skoteh, "Ephphatha," by Margaret Sutten Briscoe. Tho Groonvillc Female Colloge will open its next session on Wednesday, Sopt. 2<ith, under now management and with new equipments throughout. Tho new president is Dr. M. M. Kiley, latoly of Georgetown, Ky., who Is highly recommended in voluntary tes timonials by Dr. Jno. A. Broadus, Prof. W. H. Whitsitt, Rev. T. P. Bell, Hov. J. K. Pace and others. Tho boarding department will be under the supervis ion of Mrs. Riloy, and tho rooms will bo nowly furnished in evory particular. Tho Greenville Female College will maintain a higher standard than ever boforo, and a full corps of teachers has boon engaged for all tho departments, Including music and art. Send for cat alogue to Dr. M. M. Riloy, Greenville, S. 0. All Ideal Woman's Mn^n/.lno. The literary passions of a literary man are always Interesting and they are peculiarly so when an author of such ronown as William Dean Howclls toll8of them. The tenth instalment of Mr. Howolls' literary biography under tho title of "My Literary Passions" ap pears in tho September Ladies' Home Journal. Next in interest to Mr. How olls' contribution comes a page devoted to "The Daughter in the Home," by Mrs. Burton Kingsland, Mrs. Hamilton Mott and tho editor of the Journal. A particularly helpful article in res ponse to the question, "What are Building Societies?" is contributed by Mr. Addison B. Burk, so widely known as an authority upon tho subject. Mrs. Van Koert Sehuylor writes most ear nestly on the subject of women "Living Beyond Their Strength." The fourth paper of Mrs. Burton Kingsland's se ries, "A Daughter at Sixteen," is g'ven. A clover short story by "Oc tavo Thanet" entitled "Miss Maria's Fiftieth," is charmingly illustrated by Ali?e Barber Stephens and Mr. Frank R. Stockton brings to a conclusion ."Pomona's" most recent travels. Har riet Ogden Morlson gives a page of ex quisite designs for "Artistic Piano Covers," aud J. Harry Adams contrib utes somo handsome designs for "The Mantol and tho Fircplaee." Mrs. Mal lon's pages with original designs for "Tho Bonnots of the Autumn" and "This Autumn's Velvet Coats," will delight all women and mothers every where will bo pleased with Miss Hooper's valuablo suggestions on "A T Voolglrl's Outfit." Other articles in th.s issue are Miss Scovil's "Physical Culturo of Children," and Helen Jay's "Tho Farmer's Wife and Her Boys." Altogether this September issue, with its artistic cover by W. T. Smcdley, is an ic"eal magazine which every woman will do well to have. Published by the Curtis Publishing Company, of Phila delphia, for ton cents per number and one dollar per year. Business Notices. Big job whito cedar buckets 10c. How is this for a price? S. M. & F. H. Wilkos & Co. For the northern markets?our Mr. Ropon*now selecting novelties and Elcklr ; up big jobs in clothing for fall, on't fail to see them. Davis, Roper & Co. Throe big cuts this week?sideboard worth $50 for M5, one worth $:i."> for $2."), one woi th $32.60 for $21.60. Don't miss this opportunity. Wilkos & Co. Davis, Roper & Co., the bargain shoe men, are firm believers in Woman's Rights and woman's lefts too. They have somo vory stylish ones at $1.50 a pair. Don't forget wo have two solid cars of heating and cooking stoves on hand and can name you a price that cannot bo touched. Wilkcs & Co. Look out for fall. No matter how slim or wide you uro wo can fit you. Davis, Roper it Co. To arrive In a fow days - a lot of pictures and framos. To see them means to buy them. Wilkes & Co. Our great mammoth fall stock ar riving on every train and we propose to sell cheaper than over. See for yoursolf. Davis, Roper ?.V Co., tho Famous Clothing, Hat and Shoe Storo. You will lind everything kept In a first class furniture and erockoy storo and at prices to suit the times at Wilkos & Co. Twenty Five Cent Column. Advertisements will be printed undor this head for one cent a word each Inser tion, none to bo lnsorted for less than SS conta. Land p?R SALE OR RENT near Mountville; also two iersey cows, one with young calf, for sale. A. S. Nick els. To RENT, Commodious store room in the city of Laurons. For terms ap ply to F. P. MoGowan, 28-4t At tho old Hardware stand, near Robortson's hotel, will bo found Messrs Brooks & Jones, live young men, with a full assortment of Hardware. See their stock. Tho century is gotiing old and tho closing years uro on us, but tho Hard ware of Brooks & Jones will last an othor hundred years If handled with care. Prices to suit all cotnors. One Hundred and Twenty-flvo pounds right frosh turnip seed just received, all kinds of which wo offer to our custom ers at the old prices, though thoy cost moro. J. O. C. Fleming & Co. You cannot say you havo tried ovory bing fqr your rheumatism, until you ayo takon Ayor's Pills. Hundreds have been uured of this complaint by the uso of those pills alono. They were admitted on exhibition at tho World's ^atr as a standard cathartic. ( The People Who ore tu Town?Some are Going, Other* Coming. Miss Mary Bailey, of Clinton, is tho guost of Miss Emmio Jones;. Mr. Thomas G. Watts has gono to Camden for a stay of several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Crosswcll Garlington are visiting relativos in Union. Ex-Cov. W. L. Mauldin, of Groen vlllo, was in tho city on yestorday. Dr. O. B. Mayor, of Nowborry, ar rived in tho city on Thursday ovoning. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Vauco are visit ing in Greonvillo. Mr. S. P. Garlington, of Augusta, was with his family noro on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Brown spent a day in town last week. Main Street is boing refreshed with a fresh coat of paint. Mr. A. L. Adams, of Greenville, spent Sunday in tho city. Mr. I). H. Counts, of Bamberg, looked in on Laurons for a day laut weok. Mrs. Garlington, tho widow of the lato Genoral A. C. Garlington, of New borry, in visiting in tho city. Mrs. J, it. Mintcr, Jr., of Columbia, is at tho residonco of her father-in-law, Mr. J, B. Mintor on Main Street. Mrs. T. M. Philpot, of Augusta, is visiting Capt. J. M. Philpot in the city. Mrs. T. li. Crows roturncd on Satur day from a visit to rolatives in North Carolina. Miss Hattio .Tones has returned from a visit of several wocks at Glenn Springs. Miss Battle Friorson left on Thurs day for Cincinnati whore sho will visit her brother Mr. Edward Friorson. Bov. 1). M. Fulton, of Floronco, spent sovcral days with friends in tho city last week. Misses Nannie May Wright and Mary Simpson havo gono to Glenn Springs for u short stay. Dr. Barrett Wright, of Honea Path, eamo over on his wheel on Sunday and spent a day or so with Iiis family hero. Mrs. J. C. Garlington, of Spartan burg, who has boon visiting nor mother Mrs. E. O. Friorson, loft on Thursday for Washington. Capt. W. J. Cathcart.shoritT of Rich land, and wife, visited Mr, W. D. Byrd and Mrs. Byrd, their daughter, at thoir homo In this county during last week. Mrs. T. F. Jones roturncd last weok to her homo at Cuthbort, Ga., after spending some wcoks with hot* parents Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wright in this city. Miss Mary Walter Witsoll after a stay of two weeks in our city left on Thursday afternoon for Saluda. Miss Witsoll is a most attractive young lady and won many friends during her visit who hope to sco hor again in Laurons. Our young friend William Wright "let her roll" ono day last week. Ho traveled to Honea Path and returned on his cyclo doing tho distance, sev enty miles, in eight and a half hours. Going over in tho morning and return ing in the afternoon. The suicidal mania appears to have struek the town. Two of tho colored population endeavored to mako away with themselves last week, but were discovered in time to bo resuscitated. The mothods of doparturo chosen were laudanum in one case and hanging in tho other. Mr. W. M. McCaslan and family who have for tho past sevon years made their home In our midst removed on Saturday last to Clinton. Their de parture has caused deep regret among thoir numerous friends, and the good wishes of tho entire community follow them into their new homo. A mule driven to a buggy by Mr. Steven Robertson, near Thomas' being frightened, overturned tho vehicle upon Mr. Robertson, Mrs. Robertson and little daughter of Mr. John Duvall. Mr. Robertson was severely injured, but we trust ho will soon bo out of dan ger. The other occupants escaped without serious injury. The western side of the square is be ing somewhat renovated. Paint is be ing freely administered to Mr. J. H. Traynham's block and Davis, Roper & Co. appear to bo indulging in ondless sets of new shelves as woll as various other improvements by which a larger stock of goods than over brought on before can be displayed. Wc are glad to chronlelo the removal to the city precincts of Mr. L. E. Burns and family. Mr. Burns intends open ing out an extensive lino of goods in tho storo occupied until tho recent Bon-Delia fire by H. Terry & Co. The building is at present bolng repaired and generally rofittcd. Miss Lydio frby entertained the members of the Bon Ton Club and a unmoor of other friends most delight fully on Wednesday evening. Besides the Laurons young people wore present numerous visitors in tho city, somo of whom were: Misses Emma Leako and Janie Vanco of Clinton, Miss Hottic Barle of Columbia, Miss Laurence Glonn of Nowborry, Miss Georing of Louisiana and Miss Mary W. Witsoll of Waltorboro. The special fashion featuro of Har por's Bazar for tho 25th inst. is a front page illustration of Paris frocks for girls, in appropriately slmplo designs. There is a lino doublo-pago picturo, by Thulstrup, of a yachting oplsodo, ac companied by an article by J. II. Sears. Tho literary featuro is an illustrated short story, "Cast Upon tho Waters,'' by tho lato Howard Scoly. Mr. John Y. Garlington arrived at homo a few days since from tho Uni versity of tho South at Sowanco, Tenn., whero he has recontly graduated in law. Mr. Garlington purposes to loavo for Atlanta the first of September to begin tho practice of his profossion. P?r a young man of his ability a carcor marked only by SUCC0S8 can bo prodlctcd by his numerous woll wishors in Laurons. "A thing of bounty is a joy forovor." This is trito but no less true. All who come to Laurens are struck by tho ex ternal appearance of tho handsomo block of Simmons Bros: but you must go inside to sco ono of tho nrottiost sights in our good city. It will be of Interest to their many frionds to learn that Mr. O. B. Simmons goes to Now York to-day and to tho groat northorn cities to solcct a splendid stock for tho fall and winter for thoir many custo mers. Tired, Weak, Norvou?, Means impure blood, and overwork or too much .-train on brain and body. Tho only way to euro is to feed tho norves on pure blood. Thousands of pooplo cortify that tho best blood puri llor, tho best norvo tonic and strength buildor Is Hood's Sarsaparllla. Wnat it has done for others it will also do for you?Hood's euros. Hood's Pills cure constipation by re storing peristaltic action of tho all l montary canal.. (. ^ Sulphur Springs. A series of mootlngs began at Mt. Pleasant last Saturday, tho 18th inst. Mr. G. A. McPhorson has gone to Bradloys to visit his slstor, Mrs. W. H. Reddon. Miss Rosa Tcaguo, one of our fairest young ladies, has boon visiting tho fam ily of Mr. Julius Knight at Mt. Olivo. Wo gladly welcomo her homo. We attonded tho protracted meeting at Beavordam Baptist Church con ducted by Rov. Mr. Dougherty. Mrs. Mattlo McPhorson is quite sick at this writing. Candidate A. W. Sims passed tnrough our community last Saturday on his way to a picnic at Leesvflle. M. A. Riddloand sister, Miss Odessa, aro visiting friends and rolativcs at Fountuin Inn, S. C. Miss Ella Crow, of F.norco, has re turned after a visit to friends and rela tives in our community. Como again. Mrs. Hollnms, of Fork Shoals, is vis iting her brother-in-law, N. 1'. Hel lams. There is some fovor among tho col ored people. Somo have died and othors aro considered vory low. Mr. Joseph T. Johnson tolls us that tho raco for congress will bo run over between himself and Wilson und that ho oxpects to clean Wilson up. Three cheers for Johnson. Sam Titas. Owingsvillo. Tho picnic at Rocky Mount was a de cided success, although tho weather wus very unlavorable. Capt. Jno. E. Butler, of Rolling Fork, Miss., is visiting relatives in this and adjoining communities. Capt. Butler was born and raised in Laurcns county and many of his old friends as woll as relatives aro glad to welcome him back to tho home of his boyhood. Mr. B. A. Bolt's school at Rocky Mount closed Friday. Miss Ada Turner, of Cross Hill, is visiting relatives in our community'. Miss Clco King, of Waterloo, Is visit ing relatives in Owingsvillo. Crops aro needing rain and farmers now seem to bo of tho opinion that they will not bo so line as was expected some time ago. Fodder pulling is now tho order of tho day. Jack. Cedar Grove. An unfortunato dillleulty on the pub lic road near here occurred last Wed nesday morning at about half-past sevon o'clock. One, Berry Parks, col ored, bogan by cursing the overseer Mr. Perry N. Thompson; to avoid a dillleulty and have no trouble the over seer dismissed the hands for that day and told tho offender not to return to tho road again. Next day notwith standing this warning the negro re turned, and the trouble of tho previ ous day was renewed and the ovorseer struck tho aforesaid Berry Parks, over the head inflicting a verry serious though not necessarily fatal wound. Tho wounded negro has had the best of surgical attention by Dr. Parson, of Woodruff, who thinks he will recover if he receives good nursing and proper attention. The negroes are Hocking in for several mile? around to see him. All are quiet and orderly, and no trou ble is apprehended. Should the ne gro dio Mr. Thompson will immediately deliver himself to the Sheriff. ltcgrct fulness. How could I toll, That as the sun rose bright and fair, Dispelling chaos in tho morning air, That ere tho dewy eve came surely on This liory orb would abdicate his throne; And the dread Storm King in fearful pride, Would o'er the skies with carnage ride? How could I tell? How could I toll, When last I saw that face. Those eyes so dark, such queenly grace, Of her, tho queen of hearts, to mo ? That when away as merrily The voice that spoke to me again would speak And love would flush another's cheek? How could I toll? How could I tell, That Youth, begirt with snares and wiles, Yet glorious with Hope's dearest smiles Would soon decay, and leave the man A harder fate, with duller eyes to scan Life's horizon drear. Then would I know To suck thosweetsof knowledge where tho briars grow. Bow could I tell? Pi. Hi. Fi. For Yoiimjv Men and Ladies. Book-keeping, Stenography, Pon manship, the German language and other praotioal branches taught by mail. Students given diplomas and as sisted to obtain positions. Thorough instruction, shortest time, smullest cost. Atlanta Commercial College. Box 6-15. Atlanta, (Ja. Aug, 27, 180-1 3m. Tho Sea Hoard Air Line. Parties going East or West will do woll to write or see j. N. Wright, Laurcns, S. C. Attention, Ginncrs! 1 desiro evory ginner in Laurcns County to know that I have the Agency for tho best machine on the market for sharpening and gumming gin saws.? Price $10. Call on or address? j. H. GARRISON, Laurens, S. C. Greenville Female College, ~ GREENVILLE, S. C. Rev. m. m. Rilby, President. Miss M. 0. Judson, Associate Principal. Reorganized and newly equipped, with now furniture and new pianos, and under new management. A full corps of teachers in every department. Boarding and other oxpenscs reasona ble. Noxt session begins Wednes day, SEPT. 20, 18D4. Send for Catuloguo. Address? M. M. RlLEY. Greonvllle, S. C. NOTICE. Books of subscription to the capita] stock of "Tho Columbian Liquor and Opium Cure Company of Laurcns, S. O," will be open from August 20th to Soptember 1st, 1804, at the olllce of Messrs Ferguson & Foatherstono, Laurons, S. C, Aug. 27, 1801. " NOTICE. The citizens of Cross Hill School District arc requosted to meet at the Academy in tho District on Saturday the 8th day of Soptember, 1804, at 2 o'clock, for tho purpose of electing a Board of Trustees and to transact such other business as may properly come boforo tho meeting. E. G. Simpson, j. H. Miller. W. C. ra80r, w. T. Madden, Present Trustees. Aug. 27, 1804?2t. "NOTICE! There will bo an Examination hold in the Court House on Friday, 24th inst., for (2) Two Normal Students from this county, without tho payment ot tho an nual feo, which Is (10) ton dollars, or the tuition fee, (10) forty dollars. Ex Aininatiait commencing at 8 o'clock P. M., THOMAS.I. DUCKET!, chool Commissioner Laurcns Co. Sunday School Association. Programme of the Laurens County Sunday School Association, to meet with the Methodist cburch at Graycourt, on the 30th and 31stinst: FiasT Day (10 o'clock A. M.)-Open ing devotional service by S. O. Todd. Greeting and Responses. Enrollment, followed by President's annual address. 10:30 A. M.?Treasurer's annual ro port?VV. P. Turner. Annual election of oflicors and appointment of commit tees. . 11 A. M.?Discussion: History of tho International Sunday School Convention in Laurens County?Dr. A. C. Fuller, John M. Hudgenp, J. O. Templeton. KKCKSS. 2 P. M.?Normnl Bible Lesson?Bow J. W. Shell. Topic: Proper prepara tion of Lesson?J. B. Parrott. it sport trom Township Sunday School Conven tion. Skcond Day (9 A. M )?Bible Read ing and Praise Sorvice, by J. H, O'Dell. 10 A. M.?Topic: Tho proper uso and abuse of lesson helps?O. H. Roper and Rev. J. D. Pitts. 10:30 A. M.?Topic: Why should all be in the Sunday School, and how may wo interest them??Row J. F. Jacobs, Rev. U.R. Anderson. 11 A. M.?Normal Training Lesson.? Rev. W. I. Herbert. 12 M.?Raising funds for tho work. KKCKSS. 2 P. M.?What has tho Sunday School done for you? Open to all delegate?. Opening query hox. Election of dele gates to state convention. Miscellane ous matters. Closing devotion. J. H. WllAKTOX, Chairman Executive Committee. Homes for Delegates to the Reedy River Association Tho committee on hospitality has assigned the delegates from tho various churches, and other bodies who come as representa tives to meet with tho Reedy River Association, which will bo held with Warrior Creek Church, com mencing on tho 11th of {September, 1891, to tho following homes: Bethel, (J. L. Owens; Bush River, Mrs. Mitch el; Betharbarn, T. R. Simpson; Beaverdatn, J. A. Fow ler; Beulah, O. F. Cox: Chestnut Ridge, Mrs. E. Burnsido; Cross Hill, O. C. Cox; Cross Roads, Dr. M. O. Cox; Clinton, F. B. Martin; Durbin, J. II. Parson; Enorec, J. W. Fowler; Palrvlew, Mr?. Owens; Friendship, L. R. Burns; Highland Home, F. M. Leopard ; Holly Grove, F. M. Leopard; Hurricane, A. B. Burns; Harmony, B. Parson; iiUti re ns, J. I). Mills; Lower Duncan, W. A. Simpson; Lanford, A. B. Burns; Mt, Zion, Lafayette Hen derson; Mt. Pleasant, J. S. Todd; Mt. Olive, J. R.Patterson; Mount villo, J. S. Nabors; Princeton, Wil lis Veargin; Poplar Spring, Lewis Burns; Prosperity, J. R. Fowler; Prospect, Rev. J. A. Martin; Ra bun, B. C. Burns; Saluda, U. B. Pool; Union, Joseph T. Brownlee; Upper Duncan, Martin Riddle; 1st Newborry, J. It. Fowler; 2d Now borry, T. B. .Simpson; Waterloo, S. Q, C. Robertson ; Baptist Courier, Orphanage, Missions, etc., J. R. Fowler. Reserved homes for two with W. H. Drummond, two with J. W. Lan ford, one with Rev. J. B. Parrott, two with M. A. Knight and two with J. H. Parson. ? T. B. SlMl'iON, For Committee. $100 Reward! $tOO. The readers of this paper will be pleased to leurn that there is at least one droa/led disease that Boionco lias been ab)o to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the mod leal fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease requires a con tutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh JUl'O is taken internally, acting di rectly upon the hiood and mucous sur faces of the system, thereby destroy ing t*he foundation of the disease, and giving tho patient strength by build ing up the constitution and assisting nature In doing its work. The pro prietors have 80 much faith in its cu rative powers' that they oiler one hun dred dollars for any ease that it fails to euro. Send for circulars and testimon ials. Addross, F. .1. cheney & Co., Toledo, O. ?=i*/"Sold by Druggists, 75c. STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Laurens. Court of Comm m Picas. Copy Summons for Relief. C. M. Ferguson, Plant!ff, against Isa bella Harris, Laurens Harris, West ley L. Harris, N. S. Harris, William Harris and Lilly L. Harris, Defend ants. To tho above named Dofondantsin this action. You are hereby Summoned and re quired to answer tho complaint In this action, a copy of which is filed in the offlOO of the Clerk of the Court of Common "leas for said County and to serve a copy of your auswerte the said complaint on the subscriboi'8 at their office, at Laurens, s. O, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of SUOh service: and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs in this action will apply to tho Court for tho relief demanded In the complaint. [SEAL] J. H. WlIARTON, 0. 0. 0. r.. Ferguson & Featherstone, Plaintiffs Attorneys. Notice: To Laurons Harris, West ley L. Harris and William Harris, absent Defendantsabovc named, please take notice that tho Complaint in tho above stated case was (Hod 111 the ofllco of the Clerk of Court for Laurens County, at Laurons C. II., S. c, on L3th day of August, 1804. Ferguson & Featherstone, Plaintiffs1 Attornoys, Laurens, S. c, Aug. 13, '04?Ot, STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA County ok Laukkns?Court ok Probate. Where a as, a. k. Flko has np? pliod to mo for Letters of Ad ministration on tho estate of C. L. Flko, deceased. These are t herefore to olto anu ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear before mo at a Court of Probat?) to Imj holdon at my office at Laurens, S. C, on th'e 5th day of Sept. 1804, at 10 o'clock A. M., to show canst), if any they can, why letters should not bo granted. Glvon under my hand and seal this tho I7th day of Aug. 1S04. JNO. M. CliARUY, Aug. 21,11804-2t. j, i?. I,, a ANNOUNCEMENT. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Col. John G. Williams Is annoucod as a candidato for the Houso of Repre sentatives, subjeot to tho Democratic primary. * FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. Tho many friends of ?r, Willium? Wright rospoctfully present him to th voters of Laurens county as a candi date for School Commissioner of said county, subject to tho rosult of tho Democratic primary. * Many Friends. Wo are authorized to announce tho name of Rov. H. Fowler as a candidato for School Commissioner, subject to the Primary election. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. Wo are authorized to announco the name of O. G. Thompson as a candi dato for tho nomination of Probate Judge?subject to tho approaching pri mary. I submit my name as a candidate for re-election to tho olllco of Judge of Probato, subject to tho result of tho Primary election. John M. Olardy. FOR COUNTY SUPFRVISOR. The friends of William Lkaman, of Cross Hili, knowing that he Is fully competent and that ho will faithfully discharge the duties of the office, res pectfully announce him a candidate for the olllce of County Supervisor, subject to decision of Primary. Wo, the friends of V. L. Milam. ap preciating his services as one of our watchful and considerate County Com missioners, respectfully submit his name to the Democratic voters of Lau rens County as a candidate for the office of County Supervisor?subject to tho action of the coming primary. Friends. The many friends of Jas. DOWNEY, having full confidence in his ability to discharge the duties of County Super visor to the satisfaction of the people of Laurens County, respectfully submit his name to the Democratic voters of this county subject to the approaching primpry. * The friends of R. 1'. adair respect fully nominate him as a candidate for the office of County Supervisor, sub ject to Democratic Primary election. * FOR TREASURER. Tho name of messer bab11 is re spectfully submitted to the Democratic voters of Laurens County for County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Having full confidence in the busi ness ability and well-known integrity of Capt. A. E. NANCE to discharge with credit to himself and honor to the county the duties of any oflico to which the people of Laurens county see proper to elect him, his many friends respectfully present his name to the voters of Laurens county for the oiiice of County Treasurer. The friends of Mr. J. D. MOCK an nounce him as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the Democrat ie primary. The many friends of Capt. B. E. KNIGHT rospoctfully present him to the voters of Laurens County as a can didate for Treasurer of said County, subjeot to the result of the Democratic primary. Many friends. FOR AUDITOR. I respectfully submit my name as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to the Democratic Primary, w. Preston Hill. The many friends of JNO. R. FlNLEY nominate liim for County Auditor, sub ject to the choice of the Democratic Primary. * The many friends of W. L. FERGU SON announce him as a candidate for County Auditor subject to the Demo cratic Primary. * We are authorized to announce the name of R, DUNK ROY I) as a can didate for the olllco of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. * We are authorized to ^nVrounco A. W. SIMS as a candidato for tho office of County Auditor, subject to the ac tion of the Democratic Primary, * To tho untorrifiod Democracy of Laurens County: Having studied the Statutes in regard to the duties of Au ditor, I feel fully qualified for that Oflico, and do hereby announce myself a candidate for the said olllco, subject to the Democratic, primary. Yours truly, S. W. LOW E, Feeling myself competent to dis charge tho duties pertaining to the Auditor's olllce. [ therefore offer my self as a candidate for said olllce for Laurens County, subject to the demo cratic primary election. * \v. San ford Knight. List or betters Remaining in tho Fost Oflico at Lau rens, S. C, unclaimed, for tho week end ing Aug. 27, 1891 : B?Brodle, F F: Barksdalo, John, col. I) Darlington, T I). E Fast, Sandy M. F?Franklin, Miss Mary A: Kuller, L C. C Green, Win. II I lor ton, Mrs J N: Hunter, John I), col. M Malk. Miss Finerline. N?Norman, A B. S--Stone, Jl 11: Simpson, George. W Wilson ,v King. Y?Yuate, Paul Ion. von Tim WRKK ESDI NO AUG, ~<>, 1804. h Boyd, Miss Ella; Blaok, Mrs Francis, col.: Barksdalo, Mrs Francos; Beinhart, Miss May: Bird, Miss Jessie; Blackburn, S W; Bailey, Miss Annie. C?Olaxton, L R. D?Duncan, Jas: DosPorlos, Miss Dophhn. F?Farisson, Peet. II ttayno, Paul. L?LaWSOn, Loe: Ltgan, J II: Lyon, J II. M McCravy, Miss Marion. R Rogers, .1 A. S Smith, Will C: Subia, Mrs Agio: Shell, Miss N E, 1; Sawyer, F L: Witt son, J B. Persons calling for any of above let ters will please say, "They are adver tised." T. B. Citi-ws. P. M. Butteriok Patterns for sale by us at New York prices. Simmons Bros Bridge to Let. There will be lot tho bail.ling of A new bridge ftOrOSS Hank's Creek, near W. P, Turner, on Thursday, l!>lb of September, at II o'clock P. M. Specifications made known on day <?I lotting. Contractor to givo bond and security for his faithful performance of samo. Commissioners rosorvo tho right to accept or reject nny and all bids, by ordor of tho board. R. P. DDAIR, Chairman. M. L. Bullock, clerk. BIG CLEARANCE SALES OF* -A. I_i Li Hummer Goods to Make Room for Fall <GJo*&^ S?ur 25 cts White Wash Goods^ reduced to 16 cents. ?Our 15 cts White Wash Goodsws reduced to 10 cents. gOur 12.V cts White Wash Goods?? 0 I nOur Colored Argondier worthy 2K cts reduced to 1 K and 160 cenis. E B n iOur colored and fanc$\ stripe] Q Lawn worth 15 cts rqducedB to 10 cents. \ gWe yet have few pieces op>j: u orcd Lawn to be closeel oulgj 3 at -1 cents. ?Ladies Under Vest for onl) g cents. ICome to us for the R. & (i. e< r-! u y; u set, the best corset i-u theHj u market. u v i ur.r.tr.Er.r.r.r.ima7\?%wri 35s^LillirLei*3T, 3MCillir\ery If you yet have anything to buy in Millinery come to see us. If we have the goods lo suit you we will make the price to suit, as all Summer Millinery must be disposed of in next 30 day;;. Every thing in Oxford Slippers sold at Big Sacrifice to close out Stock and make room lor Fall Shoes. Very Respectfully, THE LAURENS CASH COMPANY. /??T* W. A. JamibsON and S. C. Todd, Managers. July 2d, 94 SOUTHERN [j?nd Advertising A gency -am) Real Estate Exchange. A Bureau of Information and Exchange Central Olllee, Columbia, S. C. C. U. STANLEY, MANAGER. Ueal Kstato Register and Descriptive Circulars Free. (Send two eents to cover postage.) 13ART1FS wishing to buy, sell, lease or exchange lands should send their address at once to this Agency and secure Register and Descriptive circulars, giving valuable information of improved and unimproved farm lands and real estate of kinds for Balo, also the address of parties wishing to buy. Inquirers should state whether they wish to buy, sell or exchange, and whether for cash, lands or marketable securities. Branch offices to be estab lished in every County in the South. S. D. Garlington representing Lau rens County Hureau, Laurons, S. C. July :i0, 1804?ly MACHINERY. The undersigned would repcctfully inform the people of Laurens County and surrounding country t hat he has accepted the agency for the sale of? all kinds of Machinery such as Kngines, BoilOI'S, Gins, Feeders, Condensers. Powers and Hand Presses. Thrashers. Cane Mills. Saw Mills. H?lting, and in fact any and all kinds, of Machinery and lixtrros needed, anil is prepared to (ill all orders at short notice at lowest prices, taking the quality of the Ma chinery into consideration, You will lind it to your interest to see me before buying. (ST (jinn repairinga specialty. J. ,T. PLUSS. Laurens, S. C, July 30, 1804?-tf $3.000.00 A YEAR FOR THE INDUSTRIOUS. If you wnnt work that is pleasant and profitable, icudu. your addrc.. immediately. Wo Icncli nun ami women how to earn firoin 90.00 per day to 83.000 per year without having had previous experience, and furnish Ihocinnlovinciit nl which llioy Clin make that nmouilt. Nothing ilillicull to learn or Hint require, much lime, Two work is easy, healthy, "ml honorable, ami CM) bedone dur ing daytime or evenings, right in your own local ity, wherever yon live. Tho ri'milt of u few hours' work often oqnnla n week's wfloccs. We have taught thoil.niul. Ol both sexes and all ages, and many have laid foundation, that will surely bring them riches. Some of the smartest men in this country owe their success in life to tho start Riven them while In our employ years ago. You, reader, may do as well;.try It, You cannot fail. No capital necessary. We fit you out with something that is new. KOllil. and mire. A book brimful of advice is free to all. Help your self by writing for it today ?not tomorrow. Delay, are costly. E. C. ALLEN & CO., BOX 42(3, AUGUSTA, MAINE. FREE TO ALL, The Pispensary Law Declared Unconstitutiona r.. Dear sik: With many thanks to our friends and customers throughout the country for their liberal patronage in the past, we wish ta inform them that we have increased our facilities and that we are better prepared to supply the increas ed demand for our I 'uro, < >hl-1 'ash ioncd, Unadulterated. I land-Made, Coppor Distclled North Carolina Liquors. These Liquors are the VI'BY BEST for family or medical purpose:; that can bo obtained, and WO ospoclully recom mend them for purity and lino llavor, and they are highly recommended and used by a great may Physicians and 1 lospltals oi i he country, Our prices per gallon are us follows, from one to livo gallons. Torms, strict ly cash with order. Wo do not ship C. <). I). N. C. Corn Whiskey .... per gal. fM..*><> " " " ? " old.. '7 1.75 " " " '* oldest " 2.00 Kyo Whiskey, old. " 2.00 ? ?? ?? . " .'1.(10 " ?' oldest_ M 4.00 N. C. Apple Brandy, old, " --<><> " Peach Brandy, old; " 3.00 Corn Whiskey, eases I do/., bottles O.?O live " ?' " " 7.f>0 Apple Brandy " " " 7,60 Blackberry Wine.per gal. 1,60 Special Prices to Dealers. Extra charge for vossol, 10 cts. por gallon. L. Kori'KL, Augusta, (-V South Carolina Military Academy, Ottico of Chairman Board of Visitors, ) Barnwell, S. C, July 11, 18W. ) Tho following Boneflolary vacanolos exist in the South Carolina Military Academy, to wit: Anderson 2, Burn well 1, Beaufort 1, Borkoley ^.Charles ton 4, Chester '2, Colleton 2, Chester held 1, Bdgoilold '2, Falrflold '2. Flor ence 1, Ceorgetown 1, Groonvillo 1, Hamilton 2, Kershaw 1. Lnncastor 1, Laurens 2, Lexington 1. Marlboro 1. Nowborry 2, Spartanburg L York l. These vacancies will lie tilled by Competitive examinations before coun ty boards, which will convene for tho purpose at their respective county seats on the 11th of September prox imo. The County Examining Boards will reeievc their instuetions from the State Superintendent of Kdueation, and will report results directly to the undersigned at Harnwell. Applications for information and forms on which to apply for permission to appear before the Examiners will he made to the Chairman of the Hoard of Visitors at Barnwell, in time to be reoioved prior to the 2nd of September. The Hoard of Visitors will pass upon these applications at Columbia on the Ith of September and grant permits to such as appear to be entitled thereto. No one without such pormit will he oxaminod by the County Boards. No application will be considered by the Hoard of Visitors which is not fully and o'oarly made out in accordance with the proscribed regulations and under no circumstances, whether the delay be from mishap or otherwise, will an application be considered after adjournment of the session of tho Hoard held for the purpose on the Ith of September. His therefore dosira blo that applications be forwarded to the Chairman at the earliest day. to the end that they may lie returned when necessary for amendment before the session of tin; Hoard, and parties he assured that their claims are prop erly presented. In the eager competi tion for these vacancies experience hat shown that justice to all rcqu.ros a rigid adherence to the conditions an nounced. The requirements fur admission to the 1th Class in the Academy are: Ability to read and write English with facility. Arithmetic completed, a knowledge of the elements of English Grammar, of doscrlptivo Geography and of the History of the United States. JOHNSON HAGOOD, Chairman Board of Visitors S. C. M. A. I WEBSTER'S INT J CRN A TIONA h %^,;,,;,.DWTIONA R Y , Successor tho i "UnabrMgett." liverybody Rliouhl own tlTis IHollonniy. It an HWCl'rf ,'tll (pICHI lulls concerning t ho his tory, spelling, pro linii<-i:i i it >ii, ami uicnning ui words. A Library in Itself. It also gives (ho often de sired Information concerning cinincul persona; facts concern ing lift; ( mint l ie-;. cities, towns, and nat ural fcalurcaol tltogloho; particulars con cerning noted Until ions persons and iilaccs; translation of foreign Quotations, ft Ij in valtialtlo i-i tiiu home, oiiice, study, and Kcliuolrooui. Tho Otic a vent fttnntlnrtl Authority. Hon. I>. J. llrowcr. .lustlco. i f P.S. I upn hihi, write* i "'Iho International I?lutlonarj hi iM-rfectlou <>i diet Innit Hex, I coiniiiviul r. Ilnstlioono great tttamlaid iiuthority." O. ?C- C. Marrlnm Co. Publishers. Bprinjfjlchl, Musj. ^15^?1)0 not tmy chcnpvlioto. inaplll.r icorilll;! ul UIK'IVUI CllttlollS. C3T*Seailforfrco pamphlet. & WEBSTE1VS 11NTERNATKIN.M.J ,DlCTIOy/sRY Stoves ?{ AND >? Sewing Machines New Goods arriving weekly. Call and sec them, for seeing is be ieving. Wo remain your faithful and obedient servants, L. E. BURNS & CO. Jff?T* J. T. ?iirrctt, Manager of Store at Burksdalc, S. C. UF*~ L. E. Burns, Manager r V Store at Little Knob, S. C. UNDER BUY -AND UNDER SELL IS OUR MOTTO ?We keep a full line of? Shoes, Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Hats, Millinery, Jeans, Cal icoes, Cottonadcs, Woolen Suitings, Hardware, Stoves, and BIG LINE of FUTffittlTe just arrived and they arc Bargains lor you to share. VVo have nl.so a full line of St. Josephs' Family Medicines which we guarantee to be the best in the Land. y We ca/give you bargains in . Wo luivo rocontly prepared Book on tho above, especially udapted u> "Homi; Study/' Soul on ??,| day ? trial. Ilundrods have boon bonolltod hundreds of dollars by ordot'ing out* publications. Why not you? Should you later douldo to outer our College, you WOUld receive credit for the amount paid. Pour wooks by our method of toachlng book-kcopin ? oqual to 12 weck? by the old plan. Positions Guaranteed und? r cer tain conditions. Send tor OUl* I ?' 1 lustra ted ski page catalogue and " your wants." Address- J.F.Oruu hoi Pros't.?Draughon's Prnetleul 1dues': College and School of Shorthand and Tologrnphy??f>hishvlllOf-Ti, a. I u> Toaoliors, (?00 stude7fpnie>s>-: ?'? yoaiy No vacation. Enter any time. ' ! 'v/ Board. N. IJ. We pay >?.?Ocji h for all vaeunclcH as hook-koopotv, btono graphors, touchers, clerks, etc., im ported to us, pro\ hie I w fill si May I, UMH dm. Partios wanting Guano and Acid i e lived any where in Lauren Counl save money by seeing ?r writing to P. I). BOLT, Alma, S. C. <sT I soil six dilTorcnl brands. SV TK? I'-OIU.O S R0LUA5?I Iii I). S-'Or .-;.v. U-'-: f. f ftOU [|.n :? , KimllltMM t'.UtM i\t:;?;). . (<-. Co! IIURill08!lC\>Ur>HtntM>UI ..".v.. Illdllll nml Ir.iar.l. Plionoifl'lipliy, 'I } |>U Teli'criipliy t.iiii;lit. l-'ur iiivulii ,. W. St. Mai&'i til, k*rc?lflctt<, . a- . W, 'X Valuable property in th Laurens. Tin- old I rcsb, ami lot eon! in!)] ' I out Tho church building i ;> the very best condition i;: .!.', f> verted into a splcndfc* ' Also a very dos Ira I '?? I to the new Baptist ehurt i, . on Main streel atid on ( <> Both of these loir- are . ?;. to the business |>ortio.i of all the churches and th'' g . ? This is a good opporl n tors and persons desiring Pi home in the thriving city ? Communicate v> I'.ii .1. (< '. or II. Y. Simpson, committ- e. Fl lime Table of 1?. (KUNO s.; ! : i. Lv Laurens, V Ii ? V. ; Arrive Greenwood, S A ! " Abbcvire, " Elberton. Alb. us, " Atlanta, (ICIN'O NOIt'l II. brave Atlanli , s A L, A ri ivo Athens, " " Elberton, " " Abbeville '? Groeu?:'d, " " Lr.iiens, 1' \\ V. C Train No. -10 on I'. !'. ? : ing here at 8.10 1*. M., i neclion at I h ecu wo id . vestibule Arriving Clinton " Chester Monroe " Soulhorh l'inc.'j Raleigh " Richmond *' Washington " Baltimore Philadelphia New York Tie:, tit.in n il'; so! Bullet! Hl< < i ;t);r Oars : nnd Parlor Cars betu felt Now Yoik ; Parlor Portmnoui h. V. 0. SMn ?, .1* Trafl'.c Manager IL M. B. QioVKli, 1). P. A. lUd I t pn (?-??. ;o. 0 NOTICE! Will I e lei (" lov; building o( a '.. w liridy . . Creek at A1 ford I'arkB1 mi i 3181 t.i AugUSt lllSt. A' bridge n< ross Win i i<>r t 'vi <??? Willinui M. ? . iler'i, on of Septemb r. next, . V: ? ? of a now bridge ? a i'..-t ricar (faipl. ?!. II. Ifntnbrii , ncsdny, Mb ?f Hei (tiinbrr i bridge u iii bo k! to ti e h at II o'clock A.M. C min bond, wilii SCt'lli i': discharge ol Ilm sun ; : . t loner.) rosei vo the i ,i i ?. jeet any and all I i !.;, i. board. i:. r. .\: i M. L. Bullock, Hecrotary. NOTICE. ALL Perron-. I ivlng i the School Oommi ,'. in ? ? I iu bis Ofllco on Halurday s until further notice. RcBpectfullv, THUS. J. DHCK1 j r. I School Commissionci haul r 1 .