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K?ME AFFAIRS. THE RECORD Of LAUKENS IIP TO DATE, AUO. 20. Mr. L. F. Simpson, of Laurons coun ty, is In Easloy and vicinity this weok. ?Messenger. Groouvlllo's second nine was down three days luBt week taekllng our boys. Three oxcellont games were played. One Monday afternoon, the scoro standing 11 to 8 In Laurons' favor; one Tuosday afternoon. 13 to 0 in favor of Greenville, and the last Wednesday. 10 to G in favor of Laurons. The playing was good on both sides and was much enjoyed by tho fpubllc. DoCaraps and Rowley pitched for Grecnvillo and -Gray caught. Anderson and Rich ardson, of Gross Hill, twirled for Lau ron8; Hudgons did tho catching for her. Rlohardson's pitching was some thing lino. Sonator Irby's 'euo last Saturday 8oems to havo been quite a success, do splto tho rain that had boon falling tho day aud night before. The rain "slacked up" Saturday morning and soon squads of people began to pour in and by clovon o'clock- the grovo in front of tho Senator's houso contained an immonso crowd of bis political con stituents and a few who woro friends to him porsonally but "agin him polit ically. The crowd was unusually or derly and woll behaved and altogother the day was f.'eo from any sensation. Tho dinner was bountiful. Col. Mo Cravy was the Senator's right hand man in superintending tho affair. -- Thoro was speaking in tho forenoon and in tho afternoon, but upon tho wholo, good humorod speaking, tho Sonator himself coming tho nearest to gotting up "arousomonts" when refer ring to oho county "iilggor" ticket. Be sldos tho Sonator, Larry Gantt, (ion. Gray, Stanyarno Wilson and Rov. A. W. Moore spoko. Two bands worein attendance Tho dispensary was elosed for tho day, at the Senator's instance. On Sunday, the 11th instant William Bailoy, colored, shot and killed his brother, Ludy Baily, on B M. Henry's placo somo six miles from hero. It scorns to havo been an accident. Wil liam borrowed tho pistol the night bo foro, for what purpose is not distinctly stated, but it would seem as aporequis ito of "going to meeting" noxt day.? At any rate, at tho timo of the shoot ing, the boys, (tho deceased is 1!) tho other 18,) woro "fixing" logo to ohuroh and as a finishing touch tonisohurobly outlit, Ludy reached for tho pistol ly ing on tho bed which, becoming entan gled in tho bed clothing, was dis charged, the load entering tho abdo mon of William lounging on tho bed. Ho died at 10 o'clock the next morning. His outcry when shot indicate.-, that tho shooting was accidental. Tho Unding of the coroner's jury was simply that death resulted from a pis tol shot wound, the pistol being in tho hands of Ludy Baily. Tho coroner is sued a warrant for Ludy Baily and he is now in jail. Tho Young Men's Business League of Laurens, is a wide awake, very live and working body and is no doubt at tho bottom of a good deal of Laurens's unusual activity and very striking im petus to boom und shine among tho hills surrounding our fair county scat. ULWrt?n should havo just such a body )f co-workers for tho advancement of lor growth and prospriety. Laurens i not doad by a littlo river full.?Clin m Ga/otte. Anot tier Picnic. Everybody has a cordial invitation to it tend a picnic to bo held in the Wham Lawn near the residence of Miss M. Wham on Thursday August SOtb, 18!)?. Tho crowd will be entertained by a publle dobato, speeehos and base ball in tho evening. Committee. BuhIucss Notices. Wo havo pure spices and celery seed for your pickles. Laurens Drug Co. There is a time for everything and tho timo to mako a decided bargain in clothing and shoes is just now at Davis & Roper. Yollow coloring for pickles, vegeta ble, harmless. (rons Drug Company, lly Tuniblrs, leo Cream ins and Fly Traps can ho China Palace. E H. WlMvKS & Co. \s and see our stock of fee buying. Laurons Drug Co. that big window of Inly 20 eents at Davis & iy by riding ono of those jl's, wo are making a run Compare it with any tho markot. E. H.WlLKKS Sc Co. go to law to win one of Davis Sc Roper. [plated knives, forks and [pecial oil'er?tea spoons Ltablo i1TT, knives 50 cents, Fonts sot. Warranted to wear at M. Sc E. H. Wii.kks & Co. ing now arriving overy day.? Jyou up in a nobby fall suit. Seo fblack cheviots. Davis & Roper. It tirod feeling can bo cured by ono of those Kasy Rattan Roek 'that S. M. Sc liLJI. Wilkos aro dug a run on at ?7?8. Try it yome, see tho largo and beautiful fiok of clothing now arriving at the I'amoue Clothing Store. No trouble, >ut a ploasuro to show you our stock. 'All stylos, all cuts, all colors, all )rlccs. Livo and let live our motto. Davis & RoPER. Woll I confound thoso Wilkos boys, [ero they como again. Will thoy ovor t up on mo. Now iny wifo says she [ist navo oithcr a Sunny South or Art fato Stovo, becauso her neighbor has and sho says cooking is a pleasuro it. You will lind thoso stoves at S. \Sc E. H. Wilkos Sc Co. ilrts, shirts, drees shirts, faney bo shlrts, unlaundried shirts, ncgli ' shirts. Soo our selection. "mplo Shdbs! Sumplo Shoos! just loecived. Try a pair at f Davis Sc ROPER. i ^_ Wave your labor, timo, and do your work hotter, by buying a peach peeler from.f. O.G. Fleming Sc Co. 'Tis a porfect littlo machino, doos it work woll and rapidly. Nobby hats, latest blocks in etilf mts Latest shapes in caps for fall at Davis Sc Roper, {ANTED Farm lands, tracts b'.v sites or business dthor in Laurens or to consult thoir undersigned bo uksdam:, d Indus. Co. The editor still greets Els readers from abroad. When the cat is away, The rats will play. It is hoped however, that Sloeum, and Scrlbo and the rest of the Adver tiskk'S color guard havo been keeping tho lino steady, holding to the true faith. The editor hopes to be at his post as pilot in another weok. Thero is but ono big absorbing issuo beforo you; tho constitutional convention; it locks up as it woro another Pandora box tho good or tho ovil for the future. You aro not in chargo?you have not tho koy. Tho thing goes without you. You aro not responsible. Keop cool. Probably, all will go well. Tho wisdom of this World consists in keeping cool. The world was not made for Caesar. Wo aro all in tho ship with him. If tho craft goes down all goes to tho bottom; if sho floats into haven all go ashore. Voto or not voto on noxt Tuesday as you like. Tillman goes over to tho populists noxt yoar if he can't havo his way in th.o democratic party. Ho is then independent It will thon be no hanging matter for you to think us you ploaso, when your raas terdoclares himself for Marion Butler, speaks on the same stump with him, kisses hands and servos tho samo gods. Steady a u? keep cool and remember that ' here is luek in loisuro. C. W. B. P. S. Tho writer is anxious to got homo?where ho will bo wolcomed ? Laurcns is tho best county In tho world--peas, pindcrs and pork in pros pect and wc will all bo happy y-A. Luck to Laurcns. Many reasons might bo given to show that it is to tho intorost of any live town to havo tho service of more than ono railway system, ft will give more accommodations, reduced freights, and many othor advantages which will havo their inllucnco In developing new enterprises and building up business. In this connection wo would respect fully .suggest that tho extension of tho Columbia, Nowborry and Laurons Rail ltoad from Clinton via Laurons, Tum bling Shoals, Princeton. Pelzcr, Pied mont to Basley, would in a fpw years add many thousand dollars to the wealth of tho plaeos mentioned. A competitive lino would strongthon tho manufacturing interests of Pied mont, Pol/.er and Laurcns. Tumbling Shoals is ono of tho finest water powers on Reedy river and a railroad to it would mako It avallablo for building up a largo manufacturing interest. Princeton Is a beautiful place, in a lino farming section, and near to two more shoals on Saluda whoso powor might bo utilized and made to run thousands of spindles. Such a lino would bo a great bonollt to Fasloy and Pickons county, and we believe our people can be relied upon to do their share towards securing It, What say tho people along the lino and cannot the Seaboard Air Lino be interested in such an enterprise?? Basley Messenger. Tho routo abovo indicated would dovolopo a very line section of Laurcns ?a section greatly in need of railroad facilities and ono rich in agricultural lands and in water power. Along tho line, 8 miles from hero are Goodglons Factory falls on Gast Rabun?two miles from there aro the Burnt Factory falls on West Rabun--2 miles further Tum bling Shoals on Roedy river (one of tho best falls in upper Carolina)?two miles above, Kirkpatrick falls whore many years ago considerable business was done ?4 miles bolow aro Beeks fall. From Tumbling Shoals to tho beautiful little town of Princeton is something le*59 than 4 miles. About2} miles south west of Princeton are Irwin Mills and falls on Saluda. Tho route from Prince ton to Pelzer would be direct and over a level country. A rail road running anywhere along tho line indicated would cortninly havo a good country to hack it and it is well worth whilo for all interested to agitato the matter. Luurens has her tolophono oxchango all in good working order. Now why not Clinton make an effort to have the systom extended to this place theroby joining tho two towns closer together? This would most cortainly prove of groat convonlonco and benelit to us all and it would not cost millions oither. ?Clinton Gazette. A good idea. Clinton should first go ahoad and got up her local oxchango and then stops can be taken to connect the two. Col. Traynham tho Presi dent of our Company will take pleas ure in giving information about the costs of establishing an Exchango and running it, and tho probable dividends that it will pay. Ho is thoroughly fa miliar witlrthe details. Annual Mountain Excursion, Wednes day, August 14th. The annual Excursion, Wodnosday, August 14th, will afford all an oppor tunity to visit tho mountains of wost orn North Carolina, taking two weeks of recreation among tho famous rosorts of that section, and to viow tho Van derbilt palaco in that State and tho mngnillclont scenery of wostorn Caro lina. Tho Port Royal & Wostorn Caro lina, the famous short lino to westorn North Carolina, will offer the follow ing low rates: Spartanburg, $4.00; Greenville, $4.005 Harris Lithia Springs, $3.00; Glenn Springs, 4 50; Hot Springs, N. C , $7.25 j Wavnesvlllo, N. C.,$7.25; Flat Rock; N. C, *f> 40; Henderson, N. C, $5.60; Ashoville, N. 0., $0.00 Tickets to bo sold Wodnosday, Aug. 14th, good to return on any train until August 31st. This is tho only lino giv ing stop over privileges at Harris and Glonn Springs, and is ono hour and a half shorter going and from four to sixteen hours the shorter on tho return schedule with daylight sorvico in I mi 11 directions. For information communlcato with W. J. Craig, General Passenger Agent Augusta, Ga. List of Letters Remaining in tho Post Offlco at Lau rons, S. C, unclaimed, for tho weok ending Aug 10, 1895: C?Corloy, John. ??Dtyrroh Johny. M MeCall, N. C. K -llobinson, Rov. A R; Ramago, Mrs. Mary. T Tlminons* J M. fob tub wkkk kndikg AUG, 12, 1895. B Bamhill, Joo: Bodo, J F. K Fasloy, Miss Mattio. (; Garrlto, MissP: Galoroll Mr. K?Kolly. Rov. John; Kittle, King L?Loopard, 0 T. M?Monroe, William?3; Madon Andy. R--Rlppy, John. Porsons calling for any of abo\ let ters will please say, "They are ?...vor Used." T. B. Gnaws. P. M. BACK HOME. SI MM Kit TRAVELERS COME IN FROM VARIOUS POINTS. The Base Balllsts Enliven Things - More Beaatlful Visitors. President Lucas has returned from tho North. Miss Lucile Wright left last week on a visit to friends at Cartersvillo, Ga. i Miss Janie Ballow is visiting rela tives and friends in Laurens. Miss llattio Smith, of Glonn Springs, is visiting relative - in town. Mrs. Babb is visiting friends in the country. J. H. Traynham has gone to A?he villo, N. C, on business for o fow days. Miss Grace Thomas is tho guest of Miss Laura Irby. Miss Sara Bull after visiting Glonn Springs, is again at home. Miss Willie Joo Vance returned to hor home at Clinton on Tuesday Dr. .7. P. Simpson wont to (Bonn Springs for a short stay last wook. Mr. Zaek Wright, stopped over in Laurens on Friday last enrouto to his homo in Newborry. Miss Laurouco Conn, of Newborry, is one of soveral charming young la dies who aro guosts at Dr. W. H. Irby. Miss. Lyl Harris' old friends arc de lighted to see her onco more in Lau rens. Miss Mamo Ferguson is at homo after spending two weeks with friends at Saluda. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Feathorstone have returned from a summor tour through tho Mountains. Mi38 Corinno Pitts returned from a teu days stay in Asbovillo on Thurs day. Mr. Sam Garlington, a voting attor ney from Augusta, is in the city on a visit to his parents. Miss Lyde Irby eahno home from Clinton whoro she had been making a visit, a few days since Miss Maggie Anderson has returned homo after a pleasant visit to relatives at Moore's Station and Glonn Springs. Miss Mary McCarloy has been elected teacher of tho school at Shiloh next session. An excellent selection. Mr. George Anderson, wo aro glad to note, is tip and about again alter his serious illnoss. Miss Loo Nelson goes as teacher, to a nourishing school in Barnwell coun ty next session. Mrs. M. Crows and son, Josio, of At lanta, aro on a visit to relatives in this city. Rev. Mr. Carlisle is homo again look ing improved by even his short vaca tion. Miss Janio D. Wardiaw, of Colum bia, is visiting tho family of Mr. L. W. Simkins. Miss Graoo A. Thomas, of Warren ton, Abbeville County, is on a visit to Miss Laura Irby. Miss Lint Jones loft yesterday, Mon day, tO%pend a few days with licr sis ter, Mrs. O. B. Mayer," of Nowberry-. Judge Watts has roturned from Glonns improved and gone to Barnwell whoro he opened court yesterday. Miss R. Bettio Watts and Misses Porrin and Sue Farrow will leave this weok for a sojourn at Saluda. Miss Mary Burton, of Newborry, stopped a few days last week with her brother, Mr. J. F. Burton, on hor re turn from Glenns. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Mauldin passed through Laurens Saturday on his way to his homo in Greenville from Glenn Springs. Mrs. Gapt. McManus, accompanied by Misses Mamie and Maud, of Green wood, aro visiting thoir many friends in tho city. An especially pleasant impromptu dance was given at Mr. S. W. Vance's on Monday night, tho 12th hist., in honor of tho Greenville Maso ballists. Services will bo hold at Trinity Chueh next Sunday, 25th inst, aWll a. m., and 4 p. in., conducted by Revs. J. W. Shell and \V. A. Clark. Prof. II; L. Schaifo passed through Laurens the other day on his way to Union. Ho was sorry that his appoint ments woro stiel; that ho could not stop a wbilo with bis friends hero. Rev. States Jacobs filled tho pulpit of tho First Presbyterian church yes terday. Aftor an ablo sermon ho pre sided ovor a congregational meeting tho result of which was a call to Rev. Lowry Wilson, D. D., of Abbovillo, to tho pastorate of tho church. Dr. P. B. Connor's granitoquarry is now boing worked for rock with which to curb tho pavemonts. Tho quarry is happily in the very heart of tho city and therefore convenient to any work in it, thus minimising tho expense of hauling. Our venerable townsman, Mr. J. A Lockwood wont to Atlanta last week to consult an oculist. Wo regrot to say that ono of his eyes was found to bo be yond tho skill of tho physician the sight boing ontiroly gono. Tho. otbor eyo is defoctivo, but it is hoped that tho troatmont proscribed may bo of bonefit. Lewis, aged \\ years, youngost child of Mrs. Emma E. Hart and A. G. Hart, decoased, diod at Simpsonvillo on tho 14th inst , and was buried tin. next day in the comotery at this place. Tho many friends of tno family bore sympathize dooply with thorn in this thoir second groat boreavoniont and pray tho Heavenly Fatbor for Christ's sako to sond them tho Holy Com for tor. And now comes Mr. M. 11. Ferguson of Lun fords with his beautiful, golden tobacco loaves, speeimons of his 2,000 pounds raised on 7 aeros and being eurcd In Iiis now barn orcctcd for tho pur pose Ho has a tar-hcol superintending Iiis tobacco crop: bo says .the lands about Laufords aro as woll adapted to tobacco raising as any in North Car olina. Jim Mosoloy, Sam Todd, Charlie Greer. Gibbon Traynham, Boyeo Nol sod, Malcolm Smith, Joo Whittun, Ralph Martin and Dugan Hargrove spent two days last weok at Long Shoals on Reedy River fishing. Lowis Mills, colorod, wont a'oug as driver.? Tho boys report plonty of fish and fun. Thoir only complaint was that "tho cooks put too much gronso in the bread.'' Charlie Groor was ch'of cook aud J. R. Mosoloy, assistant. Tho lovors of Baso Ball have a treat In storo for them this weok. To-mor row, Thursday and Friday, Groon vlllo will niako a strong offort to win tho pennant, and Laurens an equally strong ono to rotain it. Our people may look for good' playing, as Greonvlllo will bring a strong toam, and whon it is necessary to play strong ball, Lau rens' Toam are tho boys who can show up. Linn ford Locals. Protracted meeting has closed at the Methodist church at this place. Ser vices were conducted by tho Pastor, Rov. Mr. Miller, assisted by Rev. Mr. Clarkson of the Union Oirouit. These Christian brethren labored very zeal ously among the people and wo hopo much good was done. Only one acces sion was made, but the members seemed to bo greatly revived. A scries of meetings will conveno at tho Baptist church noxt Saturday the 10th inst. Rov. J. T. Llttlojohn will bo assisted by J. B. Parrott, of Highland Home. Rov. Mr. Glvens, of Texas, traveling financial agent, for tho Baptist Theolo gical Seminary, at Louisville, Ky., and Rev. Mr. Pratt, of Greenvlllo, agent for Furman University were in town a fow days ago. Lanford has had quite a number of visitors rccontly, among them were: Mrs. Evans, of Texas, Mrs. Martin, of Enoroo, Mrs. Sltgreaves and children aud Mr. J. M. Floming, of Laurcns with Mr. M. BToming'8 family: Miss Spouk of Newborry, with Miss Lora Patter son, Mr. Moss of Now Port, Fast Ton nesseoe, Mr. Coopor, of Snartauburg, and Misses Simmons nnd Modlock, of Laurens, at Mr. J. W. Lanford. Miss Sallio Knight and brother, Booth, of Highlaud Homo visited friends and relatives In the community boiuo days sinco. Mrs. Rogors, of Duncan's is with her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Drummdnd nnd other relatives. Whilo we havo had quito a number of visitors, sovoral havo also absented thoinseves from among us: Miss Lillle Johnson left several days ago for More* boro, N. C, whore sho will assist lier cousin. Rov. J. .1. Heavaner in his school. She will also review some of her studies. Miss Alma Lanford bus resumed her work as teacher at Bramlotts. Mrs. Croft and daughter who havo been visiting Mrs. J. W. Lanford havo returned to their home in Greenville accompanied by her niece, Miss Mossio Lanford who will attend school there. Wo can now hear tho sound of saw and hammer, and oro long Lanford can boast of a bran now depot some thing sho has needed for quito si while. Capt. B. W. Lanford has been quite ill for nearly thrco weeks nnd is still confined to his room. Dr. M. C. Cox and wife have also been quite ill but are hotter. Mrs. William Patterson, nee Miss Fleming, who lias been a great sufferer for several years died at her homo near bore on last Monday night, was inter red at Lanford on Tuesday afternoon, services conducted by Rov. E. C. Wat son. Mrs. Patterson was a member of tho Lanford Baptist church and was a consistent ehristian: slio leaves a hus band and seven children together with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. May tho kind heavenly Father deal gently with these friends and sustain them in their groat affliction. Grraldine. Brewortou. The picnic given by the Sunday School at this place and the surround ing neighborhood on last Saturday was a decided success. Rev. a. 0. Stepp, Hon. .lohn it. Whatton und R. L. Rogers were tho speakers of the day and the addresses were all instructive and entertaining. The dinner was prepared by tho good ladies of the community, and to say that is all that is necessary to as sume the people that it was the best. Mrs. Monroe Pickons, of Greenville is visiting relatives here. Mr. T. G. Smith nnd family were with Mr. (!. P. Smith a fow days last weok. Messrs Stroud and Kcllctt. of Spar tanburg were with friends hero last week. .Mr. Wistor Babb and family of tho Rabun section were over for the picnic." Miss Mattio Balentine, of Barks dale's is spending some time with tho family of W. C. Balentine. Miss Sallio Br?ks, of Polzor, is with Miss Minnie Books. Miss May Pinson, of Madden's after spending three weeks with friends hero has returned to her home, and one or two of our young men aro inconsolable. J. T. Medlock and family of Green wood, aro visiting relatives horo Mr. ?J. P. Simmons is teaching a singing school at Poplar .Springs. F. M. Smith left hero a few days ago to resume work with Terry of your town. A protracted meeting is in progress at Harmony Church, conducted by Kevs. Whitakcr and Battle. Much in terest is being manifested. We havo been having partial show ers tho past few days and crops aro im proving in appearance. Tho health of the community is ex ceptionally good. J. B. M. Lisbon, Miss Minnie Rountrce, a beautiful and accomplished young lady of West Spring, is tho guest of Mrs. Ballow. Mr. R. H. Young has returned from an extended visit to Spartanburg and West Springs and reports a splendid time whilo among Iiis friends and rela tives. Misii May Hudgensand her cousin, of Florida, havo been visiting the family of R. T. Dunlnp. Miss Bess Wharto?1. and brother have been visiting the family of Capt. James Hudgens at Maddens. Capt. William Mitchelund family, of Patesburg, aro visiting tho family of Dr. Frank Fuller. Wo aro glad to stato that Dr. A. R. Fuller is fast improving though not ablo to leave Atlanta yot, but thinks ho will be ablo to return homo soon. Mr. and Mrs W. A. Wharton have returned homo in your city after a pleasant fort-night in this neighbor hood. .Miss May, tho accomplished daugh ter of tho Hon. A. J. Smith, lias re turned homo after a pleasant visit to Cross Hill with her friend Miss Mary Pitts. Mr. Ed. Tongue is spending a weok at Cross Hill. Now that must bo tho cen ter of attraction. Messrs Charlie and Bloom Mi lam havo returned to tho Thornwoll or phanage at Clinton. J. T. A. Ballow, Fsq., and good lady havo returned homo after a visit of ten days at West Springs and Oaklawn. Mr. Ballow says the crops are vory j small and has but little fruit, though tho pooplo scorn to bo in good heart as their expenses are so much less than usual and plenty of work to do tit tho Cannon & West Bros.'s Minos. Ho says tho short crop about Union will not affect the people like it will at a distance, as tlioso near by have pre piti ed for such an occasion. Evory man that has an aero of plno timber has made into cord wood and soils to tho Factory and Oil Mill for $1.60 per cord. That goos to prove that the Cot ton Mills pay in more than ono way There is to bo a second Mill, and It will bo four times the size of tho other ono. And a town is no town without a Cot ton Mill, and I hopo now soon that Lisbon wlllhave ono. Farm br. Street hettcr-Boxea. Street L?tter-Boxes having been rive ted at convenient points on the Public Square, mail matter will bo collected therefrom at tho following hours, and at no other time: For I,aureus Railroad at 0 00 A. M., P. R. A W. C. Railroad at 12 00 noon. ?kW On SctndaV mail will be col lected at 10.30 A. M. only. Mail matter Intendod for the'above Rtiilrottdn prepared aftor the hours des ignated must bo carriod t> the Post Of fice. T. B. Cbbws, P. M. Young's Store. Tho hours perish and aro laid to our chargo. I at once concede to thia start ling reality when I remember that s littlo more than a year ago I paid my last visit to Tue AnvEiiTisun in (his ca pacity, and yet it seems but a few weeke. Doubtless my long silenco has indeed been a gratification to your kind readers, nevertheless the serene silenco must be broken, and I shall now endeavor to pour into your unwilling oar a little stream o( iittle tattle. The first incident worthy ?f noto winch presents itself is a very enjoyablo occasion your humblo scribe had the pleasure of attending?Children's Day at Warrior Creek Church. Tho exercises cf the day woo well arrarged and conducted by tho profi cient Superintendent, Dr. J..B. Fowler. I cball attempt to give you in a brief way an account of tho proceeding, although I fool my ir.compcleucy in doing no, for words are inadequate to do justice to tho;occasion. There were several Sun day Schools invited, and with tho invi tation they woro requested to contribute something in the way of recitation?, otc. for the entertainment of the o present. It is needles:? to say that they undo a very liberal response. Tho crowd nr 8Pmb!cd about 10:30 A.M., and was oallod to order by the Superintendent, after which u beautiful com; was BttOg, and then wo were led in prayer by (he Hov. Burnett. Then everything went on as merry as a marriage bell until about 1:30 I*. M., when dinner waa an nounce 1, and when tho bountiful repast was spread boforo us, wo wore ready to join in tho praises t<> the good ladies of that, neighborhood. It is characteristic of them to manifest such liberality on such oecanions. After we had partaken of the neceesitieu of life, the fingments bad been taken up and wo bad a fow moments of recreation, tho exercises woro resumed and continued until about 4:30 P. M. When dismissed, all do parted well pleased, and bad decided (his is a place to entertain tho aged aud edify the youth. Rev. J. T. Littlejohn closed a very interesting meeting at Warrior Creek tho 3d inst. An addition of fifteen members was made. Quarterly mooting was held at Brain* lett'a Church tho second Saturday and Sunday of this month. Mr. C. It. Wallace is making soino addition to bis already convenient dwell ing. Mrs. E. Sltgreavea and littlo ones, of of your city, have boon visiting in lliio vicinity. Mrs. J. D. Watson and children, of Greenvillo, visited the family of Mr. A. J. Martin b\3t weok. Mr. C. I', llolcombo lost a valuable mule a fow days ago. This is ft severe loi-s to bo sustained by farmers who re ceive five cents for cotton. We heartily sympathise with our neighbor in hU misfortune. With host wishes for both Advkrti' otcu and its reader.;, I will close. Acinrcoi.a. Turn. Simpson's. A protractor) meeting began at tho gin-house on the Wittie Plaoo err the night of duly 30th aud closed on tho night of Aog. &lb. There wove quile largo congregations in attendance al most of the services, and the order wan excellent. Tho Rev. P. J. M. Csbonrc preached nearly all the sermons, ltav. .). (). Martin preached Severn] excellent sermons during tho meeting. There wero no conversions, '-:o far a* tho writer knows, but a large number of the young people during the meeting asked for the prayers of God's people, and expressed their desiro to be saved. A few days after the meeting closed, donations were sent in by the neighbors to liov. P. J. M. Osbornc and family, such as molasses, flour, meat, kerosene or!, elc. Mr. Jno. A. Eichelberger waa kind enough to gather tbesa up in the neighborhood and haul them lo their destination. The happy recipients de sire to return thoir thanks to all of the kind donors. A very successful school is being taught by the Rev. V. J. M. Osbornc at bis home, tho Wittie Place. Mr. Walter E, Caldwoll is scarcely ever r.con away from homo now-a-dirys. ICo a boy. Mr. George Martin was rrot at church last Sunday. Its a girl. Miss Lida Simmons, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. .lohn Williams, has returned to tho Clinton Orphanage. Mr1 James Taylor and family, from Fair l'lay, Oconeo County, have boen vidting Iiis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hen ry Taylor, but have returned home.? Messrs- Mack Terry arrd Ad Taylor ac companied them on their return to Ooonee County. Madam Rumor s.rys thcy have gone for tho purposo of se curing a homo in that county. Tho Misses Jones, of Abbeville, have been visiting Mrs. Notlio Williams and family. Mr. Thomas black woll and sister are visiting Mr. P, Caldwell and family. Miss Allie Eichelberger, of Laurens, io visiting at her uncle's, Mr. John A. Eichelberger, Jr. Mrp. Nancy Allison, who is at her non'a, Mr. Henry Allison, is quite Blok. Mr*. Dr. J. (). Martin and her little son, 0.?g)?d, have been very sick, but are about well irow. Mossrp. War. W. Stone and J. D, Ohaney returned a few days siuco from a visit to Andorson and Oconoe Coun ties. They exprosn thcmsclves as high ly pleased with the country, and report fine prospect* for goii ylold in tho crop.". Mlfla MolllO Caldwell hafl |dSt re turned from a visit lo relatives at Duo West. In comequene of lire continued dry sped', it is thought that the yield in com and cotton crops in IhoSP p ut i vei l h.; considerably, reduced, but late planted coin may do wel'. During llio brat few days past, re freshing showers have fallen and every thing is looking green and pretty. You Know. Editor Laurens Advertiser. The colored peoplo will have an agricultural and stock show at Pine Hill, S. 0. Greenville County, Friday, Somtembor, 27th 180ft. All colorod people are invited. W. J. SlIT.MVAN, Plnknoy Hunter, Prcsldont. Socrotary. TEACHERS' COLUMN. W. B. IIUNTEK, KDITOK. All communications for Hits column should be soot to W, E. Hunter, Laurcns, S. O. A Pleasant Day. In our meandering over the county it was oui good fortune to meet with the good people of Wa terloo at their annual barbecue on the 7th inst. It is the custom of the people of this flourishing little town to have a barbecue at the Springs, in the suburbs o( their town, every year, and there is not a more delightful place to havo such a gathering. A more social gathering wo have never met. The people of Water loo know how to enjoy such an oc casion, and how to make a visitor feel at home at their annual feast. The beautiful arrangement for din ner were real home like. Each one had his plate and ftonT tlr. groan ing table, heaped his dish witli the roast, the bash, and the accompany ing vegetables, and retired to his sea 1. After the sumptuous dinner was dispatched the old people grouped about to talk over the incidents that had occurred since their gath ering a year prcvi and the younger people repaired to Ander son's Hall to enjoy the amusements suited to young people. May the good people of Water loo ever be permitted to perpetuate their annual feast. Viator. Questions in Geography. What waters surround Africa? Name tlie countries north of Sa hara, and their capitals. Name the principal rivers of Africa. Which country in Africa is most famous, and why? Which country 01" Africa was peopled principally'"Ivy the negroes from the Southern Stales Where are the Congo States,""fend what great river drains that conn try? In what lake docs the Nile have its source ? What water route connects Port Said and Sue/. ? Why is Aflicn called (he Dark Contincnt? Is it possible that Africa will ever bo equal to the other continents in resources and wealth? Will the African race ever lie driven from the soil of Africa as the Indians have been from the American Continent? What is the climate of the great er poition of Africa? What noted river in Africa crosses the Equator twice? What crosses the tropic of Cancer? Which countries of Africa are in the southern temperate /one? ? Which in the northern temperate zone ? What lakes arc crossed by the Equator ? What part of Africa has the same longitude as Greenwich? Tin ough what desert docs tlie Nile How? Is it possible for the French to make the Great Desert fertile by means of Artesian wells? Is it likely that Africa will ever rival the United Stales in the pro duction ol cotton? or ever excel? What has prevented Africa from taking rank equal to the other Con tinents ? Mention the mountains of Africa. Give the principal railroad sys tems of A frica. Aro the people of Africa a progressive people? In what part of Africa is the ele phant found ? Give the domestic animals of Af rica. What large gull indents the coast of Africa ? Where is Ivory coast? Gold coast ? What large Island near the coast of Africa ? What countries of Europe are at tempting the colonization of Africa ? What capital city is nearest the Equator? The Tropic of Cancer? The Tropic of Caprieon? Nearest the Greenwich meridan? What are the barbery States? What are the chief exports of Africa? Which country of Africa excels in foreign commerce? Whole is the snow region of Af lica ? What are the valuable timbers of Africa? As some few teachers have writ ten the editor for answers to ques tions asked in regard to Circuit Courts and Congressional Districts he lias decided to give the answers through the column. The Stale is divided into eight circuits, composed of different counties, as follows: Pirat. Charleston, Berkeley and Ornngcburg. Second. Aiken, Barn well, Beau* fort, < lolleton and Hampton. Third. Sumter, Clarendon, Wil liamsburg, Georgetown ond Flor ence, Fourth. Chesterfield, Mailboro, Darlington, Marion and Hol'I'V. Fifth. Kcrshnw, Richlnnd,Edge field .uiil Lexington. Sixth, Chester, Lancaster, Yolk nnd Fnirlteld. Seventh. Nowbcrr.y, L a 111 e n s, Bpnrtanburg and Union. Eighth. Abbeville, Anderson, Oconce, Picken8 and Greenville. Tlie names of the Circuit Judges in order are as follow 8. First Circuit, Hon. W. C. Bencl; Second Circuit, Hon. Jas Aldrich; Third Circuit, Hon. ?. W. Buch anan] Fourth Circuit, Hon. R. C. Watts; Fifth Circuit, Hon. Ernes! Gary; Sixth Circuit, Hon. I. I>. Witlicrspoon ; Seventh C i r fi nil ,lIon. D. A. Townse'nd; Eighth Cir cuit, Hon. Joseph II. Karle. The S ate is divided into seven Congressional Districts, composed of the following counties: t. Charleston,Georgetown Beau fort and parts of Wiliianibburg, Uollcton and Berkeley. 2. Hampton, Barnwell, Aikcn and Edgefield. 3. Abbeville, Newberry, Ander son, Oconec and Pickens. 4. Greenville, Lauren?, Fuir?eld and parts of Spartanburg, Union and Richland. 5. York, Chester, Keishaw, Lan caster, Chesterfield and parts of Spartanburg and Union. 6. Clarendon, Darlington, Marl boro, Marion, Florence and parts of Wiliiamsburg. 7. Lexington, Orangeburg, Sum ter and parts of Collcton, Berkeley and Richland. State ok Ohio, City ok Toledo, { Lucas County. )88 Frank .1. Cheney makes oath that be is the senior partner of tho firm of P. j. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and tliut said Arm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED HOL LAHS for each and every ease of Catarrh that cannot bo cured by the uso of Hall's Catarru Cure, FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this Oth day of Decem ber, A. D. 18S0. j seal I A. W. gleasqn, ( ?1?? ) Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mu cus surfaces of tho system, bend for testimonials, free. P. J. Cheney & Co.', Toledo. O. r&" Sold by Druggists, 75c. Prices to Suit Hard Times. I will tell for a limited timo Water While 150 test Oil at 14 centra per gallon. Also a nioo line of Fancy Groceries at low prices. Call ami get tho benefit of these prices. J. S. BENNETT. ? Hamlin Beattie, President. F. F. capers, Sec'y and Treas. Julius C. Smith, Vice Pres. L. W. PARKER, Manu,.er of Loans. Piedmont Sayings # and # Investment Co., Greenville, S. C. Assets (over* #125,000.00. Why pay house-rent when with the same money In a short while you fan own your homo? Inquire of Lewis w. Siinkin8, Esq., or at tho office of the Company for our loan circular. Wo pay f> per cent. interest on de posits. Office in tho National Hank of Greenville. T TW m?5 JL-jJ-ri.-T1 Juji ?FOR THE? LIVER AND KIDNEYS Wards oil' malaria. Is a plea-ant and invigorating modiclno. Pnr-j Itloularly effective in tho cure of* | Dyspepsia] Indigestion, Nausea,j' I Siek Headache. Sour Sloniach, otc. A valuable liver regulator. Cor- i roots all disordors or tho kldnoys.l I Wonderfully bonollcial 111 female ' complaints. Taken along with quinino, Is an oltoctual euro forj Chills. A grout appetizer when taken before meals. After meals aids digestion. In large contd, ")') COllts and >M bottles. Sold wholesale by The Murray Drug Co., Columbia, S. C. Sept. 24, 180-1?iy. Latesi Decision By United States Judges that WO are Headquarters and Agents for all load ii g brands of Rye and Corn Whiskey, Brandies, Wines, Ales and Beers, tit Low Prices. All orders entrusted to us shall re ceive prompt attention. Sot Tii Carolina Saloon, L. Koppel, Manager, 558 Broad, St., Augusta, Ga. P. S.?Send us a sample order and bo convinced that our goods are. tin cheapest and the best for tho money. NOTICE Any person having business with tho County Supervisor. I will bo In the office on Monday of each week betwoon t he hours 10 a. in. to'A p. in. R. P. ada1r. Supervisor of Laurens County, S. C [Z HI LI? TONS IS JUST A6COOD FOM ADUL.T8? WARRANTED. PRICK BOefcS. OA f'ATI At ll'tS., Nov.lv', l'.t. PtrtaModlolnoCo., 8l.Lqulo,Mo. ? Oonttotnom?Wo wild in?t your, roo boltloa 01 OnOVB'8 TA8TKLES8 CHII.1. TONIC nn 1 h bought Uuwa rtom already thi > yoi ?? In nil porU'Ui-o of It (ropra, ni tho ilruu burlnc 1. Ii-.ivi novorsolU on nrticlo tlmteavo ;>.i<li lint 1 teoUou M your 'Xoulc, Your* truly, , AUNJ*Y,CAnri &Ce REWARD. I HEREBY offer a reward TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS 1 the arrest and delivery to me one Turner Taylor, colored, who! escaped from the chain gang in tin*' j County. The said Taylor is about Twenty-1" five years old, live feet eleven im es in height, of slender build, dar) copper color, black eyes and blacl hair. Wore a short beard at limo^ of escape. Taylor taRis in a fine, whining voice, and-has face. R. P. ADAIR, Supervisor Registration. Laurcns, Aug. 13, 1895. WOFFORD COLLEGE. Jas. h. Cahlislk, l.ld., President. Wofford College Fitting School, a. G. remoert, Head Master. Expenses for one year, from $150 to $200. Next Session begins Oct. 1, 1895. IfoV For Catalogue, address j. A. Gamrwell, Spartanburg, S. C. South Carolina College, Columbia, S. C. Session begins September 24th. Ton regular Courses, with Diplomas. Spe cial Courses, with Certilicates. Board, $8 a month. Total necessary expenses for tho year (cxclusivo of travel lit clothing, and books), from (113 Women admitted to all Classos. For further information, addross President. James Woodrow. July 20, 1806?5t. xponsos ^ velliiu^H '?i ross tn^^Sn Have You laud i In small or large ]^ without dclavdost Hartwell m. Ayer, 1 land-Book, Gharleji whether there is woj^ or minerals oh ""^PWTClh 1 -a i 1 i^H^^^ia v i gabl o Stream near. A ^^pecial featuro will be made of lands for salo in the State, and from the widespread at tention tho book is oven now attract ing there is every chance for teaching a customer through it. Hartwioll m. Ayer, Editor State Band-Book, Charleston, S. C. I ! We Handle. Dry (Soods. Notions. Shoes. Harness, Saddles, Glass Ware, Tin Ware, China Ware, Crockery Ware, A Few Special Bargains. Fust Black Hose and all . J Silk Mitts foi 10 cents per cd ^ iTTT" o pair. Needles, Pins and Fans 1 cent. ?r-a , 6n Lace curtains Cr5 * *'Sc VV' M 2 j Men's Shirts ? : Men's Socks c. , i?!?i)(B i for 4 cents. Stoves and ? <\- / W ?? "t j Knitting Cot Furnituro. -3 ; ton 10 e. lb. I Harness and j Saddles at Cost. .j. c. Burns, Assistant Manager. Travnham & Dial's Sun Block. tVar typewriters, gm" MIMEOGRAPHS, em" phonographs, MUT bicycles, gm* sundries. Cash or Installments. New Machines traded for old ones. A well equipped Bicycle Repair SHOP. Gonzales & Withers, Columbia, S. C. "IsrOIC.TGEI all road overseers must order out the hands on their respectivo roada and havo each road worked as tho law requires, and to havo all Ioojo rock, chunks and roots taken OUt of tho road, and to havo each road Widened from 10 to 20 feet, by the loth of September, 180?. r. p. adair, Supervisor L. 0 July 18?30?if. I_w