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HOM?! AFFAIRS. ! RECOlU>OF LAUKEN? UP TO DAtji l>rX*. 81. Bicycles daily grow in favor?wbot an opportunity to hi one. Election of Ofllcers. At the last meeting Laurens Lodgo K. of H. the following officers wore elected to servo for tho onsuing year: L (J. Halle. !>.: 1'. b\ Simpson, Ast. D ; B A. SullivanjF. lt.; O. W. Tuno, R.; W. L. Bovd, T>e ; J. F. Owing, O ; W. H MoDlli, Giu)rd; J. P, Simpson, Mod. Exam. A Rare Muslciil Trent At some day in jho near future tho most important uyisioal evont of this or past seasons is t > take place Mrs. \V. E Lucas, whoio musical ability is too well known for Tub Advertiser to discuss, is to givo a concert in the Opera House. She will bo assisted by home, and vory pijobably, by Spartan* burg talent. T^o numbers will be both vocal and Instrumental. Every one should soizo upon this opportunity to hear these 'accomplished musloians. Tho proceds will go to an organ fund for tho Episcopal Church. The Advertiser. Every body connected with The Advertiser has had glimpses of tho holidays and tho holiday seasons. The editor saw tho Atlanta great show a month ago. Last weok our foreman, Mr. J. T. Crows went down and had a glimp80 of tho evidences of the worlds progross. This week, Robort Walkor, our faithful type-sottor took his days Off in tho Magic Southorn City. On yesterday morning everything went squarely to work and promptly on this day, the ove of the now yoar, wo send out The Advertiser with hopeful signs to all our frlonds. Tho enfortainmont which was adver tised to come oir several nights ago, but whieh was postponed for several rea son', gwo their flr*t night'?* entertain ment M mJay nlrfbt. On ucconntof the inclemency of tho weather vory few were present and the Minstrel part of the programme w<?* c m?eqnpntly post pon.td until to nigh*, Tuesday. The rajital priz?. however, a birrol of flue ft>:ir was given awav in accordance with tho rules govorr.in? tho drawing, and the other priz .s wil l)o I lite wise disposed of to-night and ?vory niizbt un til nil ;\v giv<m away. An amusing en tertainment is assured th i public to night as well as a first class musical programme. Another capital prize will be given away, and it is hoped that our citizens will turn out. in full force. He Won The Doll. Considerable intorost has boon aroused by a very handsome doll which tho I /anreos Drug Co. promised to give away on Chrlstmast day. Tho condi tions wore fow and simple. Each pur chaser of ono dollars worth of goods at their store waa glvon a chance. No numbers woro used but tho names, numbering about 209, woro put in a box nnd well shaken. Master Broadus Clardy was blindfoldod and told to pick out ono slip. Tho lucky man was Mr. J. M. Gray, of Youngs. Messers J. S. Bennott, L. A. McOord and W. R. Rlohey kindly acted as Judgos. Noxt Jear tho Diug Company propose to avo tho handsomest lino of Christ mas Goods ovor soon in "Now" Lau rons. Masonic Installation. Tho coromony of the annual Installa tion of tho officers of Palmetto Lodge was had at the Opera House in this olty on tho 27th lost , Saturday last.? The following are the ofllcora for the ensuing year.* J. A. Barksdale, M.; E M. Catne, S D.; N. B. Dial, J. D.; O. B. Simmons, Troas.; H. W. Anderson, Sec.; W. C. Irby, 8. D.; W. C Wintera, J. D; D. A. Davis and John A. Maddon, Sta ; D. E. Barnott, T. Col. B. W. Ball, P. G. M., delivered an addroas. ' . In the evening in tho C. H. a festival consisting of oystora, and a menu of all manner of good things, woro greatly onjoyod by the craft, and many invited quests, ladles and gontlomon. Tho oc casion will not soon be forgotten, as ono of the most delightful to all who wero present. Baths. . Tho frlonds of Mr. nnd Mrs. O. B. Simmons will regret to learn of tho doath of their Infant son, W illiam on the twenty fifth instant Ho was burled in tho city cemetery on the following day. Tho death of Mrs. Susan Watts, tho wife of Col. J Washington Watta which occurred on Thuraday last will bo 8ad tldlnga to many loving friends. Col. Watta and family in their sore affliction havo the sympathy of a large circle of frlonda and klndrod. Mr. Jamoa H. Irby a well known citizen died at hia homo In this city on tho 27th instant. He waa a son of the lato Col. J. H Irby, a prominent law yer, and before tho war Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. The de coa8ed was tho senior brother of Dr. Wm. O. Irby and Ronator Irby. Ho had pursued tho avocation of a farmer during the greater part of life; had flno natural parts, and waa blessed with de voted friends. He, leaves a wife and a largo family to mourn his loss. His re mains wore laid away In the olty ceme tery on Saturday last attonded by a largo concourse of rolativos and frlonds. NOTIUK. Tho Regular Annual Mooting of the Stockholders of Tho National Bank of Laurons, S. C, for tho oloctlon of Di rectors, will bo held at their banking houso on Tuesday, tho 14th day of Jan uary. 1800, between tho hours of ten and four of said day. Jno. Auo. Barksdale, Cashier. Business Notices. Lost?A pair of Eyo Glasses, be tween this city and Clinton. Finder will bo rewarded. S. M. Wilkes. To Rent?Six-room Houso. Apply to L. W. Simkins. For Rrnt?The cottago opposite Mrs. Rivers' boarding house. Apply to B. W. Ball. STRAYED?Last Monday a spotted sow pig. Inform this offlco. Soo tho handsomo dross pattorna just arrived at Jamleeon's. Some beautiful dross patterns in nov elties just arrived at Jamioson's at big bargians. . A Largo stock of Christmas and Hol iday goods now being oponed up Laurens Drug Co. Shoes! Bay State Shoe*. Shoes at old prices, at Davis & Roper s. Soo tho beautiful lino of capos just arrived nt Jamleeon's from $2.75 up to ?jn.00. Big stock good, heavy boots. See trvna at Davis A Roper's. Wo koop on hand or oan have mado for you in 0 days any kind of speotaole ovor noedeiL-j^^Laurens Drug Co. Simpson Dot*. Mr. George Martin has been very sick, but is a little better. Mr. Ambrose Martin was too unvrell to be at church oo last Sunday. Maj. Eichelberger baa been quite sick. Chestnut Ridge Baptist Churoh has not secured a pastor for next year as as yet. The churoh, on last Sunday, declined to accept the proposition mado by Rev. O. E. Watson. A com mittee consisting of Messrs. J. G. Shell, A. B. Barksdale, Jas. Hudgens and Rov. P. J. M. Osbomo waa ap pointed to confer with Rabun Creole Church with a view to getting the two churches to call the same pastor. Messrs. Honry Taylor and John Wil liams are going to move to the Wittie Ploco. Mr Wm Terry is moving to a place near Tumbling fehoals, and Mr. Reed will jocoupy the house from which Mr. Terry moves. Nov. P. J. M.OsbornewlU soon move above Rabun Greek Church. Mr. C. 0. Sanders, of Laurena, and Mr. Willie Poolo were visiting at Mr. Wm. stone's a short while sinoe. Mr. John Eichelberger has returned from a visit to the Atlanta Exposition. Wo are having some cold weather. Warin clothing and plenty of firewood is the order of the day. You Know. Honor Roll Of the ' Voss Kill High School taught by Mr. H. Z. Nabors and Miss Bessie Goddard: Latin Class?Mary Nance, Bessie Owens. Lessle Fuller, Mattie Goddard, Allolno Miller, Frank Owens. Algebra Claas?Leslie Fuller, Bill Owens, George Ilanna, Frank Owens, Mary Nance, Bessie Owens, Alleino Millor. Advanced Arithmetic?Eugene Hol lingsworth, Mary Nance, George Han na, Alleine Miller, Mattie Goddard, Bessie Owens, Frank Owens, Bill Ow ens. Advanced English, No, 1?Bill Ow ens, Mary Nance. Bessie Owens. Geo. Hnnna, Frank Owens -Advanoed English, No. 2?Lessle Fuller, Alleino Miller, English No 3 (Tarbell's Lessons No. 1?Jumes Hltt, Pearl Goodman, Blue NofTz, Henry Miller. Henry Nance, Maurice Owens, Bessie Crisp, Joe Car tor, Etile Parks, Mamie Parks. History Claas, No 1?Anulo Good man, Bessie Owens, George Hanna, Frank Owens, Mary Nance. Intc mediate Arithmetic ? Henry Nance, Effio Parks, Manie Parks. Blue NofTz, Bessie Crisp, Joe Carter Lizzie Carter, Maurice Owens. The following in the primary classes deserve honorable mention: Henry Rasor, Rhidona Owens, Laura Hol lingsworth, Bonnie Proffit, Seymour Cook, James Winebronner, Theresa Crisp, Lila Bryson, Lilian Proffitt, Clif ton Smith, Walter Hendrix, Hortense Lowe, Marie Leaman. IMPURE FOODS. Some or the Many Things We Kat That Ar? Adulterated, A recent report of the dairy food com missioner of Pennsylvania name* so many food products which are adulter ated as to raise a query as wo what fa not adulterated. Among the many im pure things sold are allspice, which of ten is mainly composed of ground and roasted cocoannt shells; baking powder; beef, wine and iron prepared as a tonic; butter, buckwheat flour, candy, catchup, older, oheese, cinnamon, cloves?the latter made almost entirely from ground cocoanut Bhells, the odor and taste of cloves being scarcely perceptible; coffee ?consisting ohiefly of coffee screenings or damaged coffee, bot sold at a high price as a pureartiole; fresh "Java" made from wheat and barley hulls, roasted with sugar and containing no coffee; codfish not codfish at all?mere ly oheap dried fish; ore am of tartar adulterated with flour; flaxseed adul terated with starch; fruit "buttert," such an apple butter, peach butter, etc., very seldom pure, being adulterated with starch waste and salicylic acid; the same is true of grated pineapples; ginger adulterated with aah, riee hulls, rice flour and cayenne pepper; lard; maple sirup, made from commercial glucose thinned with about 20 per cent of water; mixed spicee; orange juico, lemou oil, lemon phosphate, molasns, mustard, olive oil, pepper, vinegar, va nilla extract, all kinds of preserves, ex tract of strawberries and tea. To add to the deception a few apple seeds are scattered throngh the so called fruit jams, or timothy or other seeds aro added to the mixture to represent raspberry, strawberry, etc. The prod?o tiou of artificial colors is particularly common iu confections. Indigo, turner io, annotto, logwood and cochineal are used in great quantities, and are proba bly not harmfnl; arsenic, copper and leads are very deleterious, but are not now used as mnoh as in former times before sanitary officials made such per sistont attacks on them. Milk and milk products are often colored. Annotto is very commonly used by dairymen to givo a rich yellow color. In itself an notto is probably harmless, bnt It pro duces deceptive results.?New York Post. Oddities of Sight. The two eyes really see two objects. If the two forefingers be held, one at the distance of one foot, the ether two feet in front of the eyes, and the for mer bo looked at, two phantoms of the latter will be observed, one on etch side. If the latter be regarded, two phantoms of the nearer finger will be observed mounting guard, one ou each side. List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Lau ron8, S. C, unclaimed, for the week ending Dec. 30,1895: A?Adkinson, Edmon. B?Boulware, Miss Faunle; Bailey Lee. D- Davis, Harry G. F?Floyd, M 8. G?Gofdon, J H; Garlton, Jamos Game, Honry, GUlam, Viney; Gillam Miss Sue Creasy. H?Hunter, Wash. M-Maok, Mary-2; Martin, A M McCoy. Phod; MoHarge, James. P?Plnson, William. R?Randal Fill. 8?Sholton, Thos. J; Soarry, Mrs. L; Sheppard, R. T?Teague, Mrs. W Lf W~Webb, D F; Wood, A. FOB THM WKSJK UNDING deo. 23, 1895, A?Adams, H Z; Addison, James Anderson, George W. B?Burdy, Pears. C-Ohaptman, R R; Oopeland, C R Campboll, Miss Minnie. D?Dunlap, Msss Ida. G-Grlffln, Jno. H; Garry, WG; Gar rett, Miss Sorlona. H?Hood, Rov. W D; Hastings, A ?2. I?Irble, Marshall. M?McCarloy, F A; Moalley Miss Mary: McDaniol. Daniel. P?Puokett, Mrs. L: Plneon, Dock. H -Sampson, Steve; Sympeon,' Miai Fannlo. W?Woody, John, & wife; Williams, Miss Mat. Persons calling for any of above let ters will please say, 4,They ore adver tised." A\\ T. B. Obsws. P. M. WHAT KIND OF MERRY CHRISTMAS THIS TOWN HAH HAD. Family Reunions -All Sorts of Social Functions Fire Works and General Bliss. Tomorrow brings Happy New Year. The thing to do to-nigh t is to soo tho Old Year in its death struggle. Mr. Will Wright was at homo from Paoo'et for the holidays. Dr. and Mrs. H. K. A ikon spent Christmas at Coronaca. Miss Thurston, of Greonvlllo, is vis iting her cousin, Mrs- J. M. Philpot. A very pleasant dance was givon at Mr. H. A. Webbs' on Friday evening . Christmas is responsible for moro hand-shakings and good feeling than any other anniversary or holiday. Gorton's Minstrels, on Saturday night, was a first-class show, and drew a large crowd to tho Opora House. Mr. Wilcox, of Napoli, N. Y , a rola tlve of Kev. N. J. Holmes, has boon visiting kindred in this city. Thero was a goodly representation from'Clinton at the minstrel show on Saturday evening. Who intends to present tho largest list of subscribers to this paper in Feb ruary P You've time, plenty of it, to win the wheel in. A re-union of tho Crews family took {dace at the home of Col. T. B. Crews ast week. Twenty-four members of the family wore prosont. A number of young people attended a ball at Clinton Wednesday evonlng ? They reported a gi'eat tlmo and a vory kindly reception t>y tho Clinton folks. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson and chil dren of Spartanburg, woro with Mr. H. W. Anderaon's family for tho holi days. Judge R. C. Watts returns to his home in Cheraw to-day. and will open an extra term of Court for Chesterfield County on next Monday. Many friends and admirors all along tho line from Laurens to Gray Court while regretting that Rev." J. W. Shell has been transferred to Fountain Inn rejoice that he is still our noighbor. Street lamps camo up missing aftor last Tuesday evening. The Squaro and Main Street rosounded with the roar and the explosion of oannon fire crackers and rockots. Rev. A. J. Cauthon will hold quar terly meetings as follows: Chorokoo at Cherokee, January 11, 12; Laurens, January 18, 10; North Laurens at Trini ty, January, 25, 20; Whitmlro at O'Doll, January 31. Mr. R. B. Holland, of Fountain Inn, has a Rod Jersey nog 24 years old, that it is thought will weigh one thou sand pounds gross. He wlllbo weighod on the 27th of this month, arid will be 2\ years old on that day.?Greonvlllo Mountaineer. * Mrs. Jane Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Stobo J. Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. J. W Simpson and Mr. Ernost Simpson, of Spartanburg, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Holmes, of Greenville, woro prosont at the re-union of the Simpson family, at the home of the eldest son, Col. H. Y. Simpson, last woek. The Board of Trustees and the Su perintendent of the Laurons City School finding that thoy could manage to have tho Eighth grado proporly taught for tho remainder of tho Scholastic year, without tho oloction of another teacher, rescinded their ac tion calling for applications, and pro viding for the examination of appli cants, for the position. No examina tion, and no election, therefore will bo had. Laulord Local;. Lanford sooms somewhat dull nnd this evening, for several days past wo have had quite a number of visitors for a small place, consequently socia bles seems to be tho order of the day, or night we should have said, and as several of the visitors have returned to their homes it cas.s a gloom ovor the society circle of the young people, especially some of tho young men who are wearing vory long faces just at present. Misses Lizzie and Daisy WofTord, of Hendersonville, N. C, have boon vis iting their aunt, Mrs. T. R. L. Gray and other relatives at this placo. Miss Lulu MoOravey and brother of Cross Hill have boon visiting Miss Lillle Johnson. Miss Mary Owings, of Powers, spont a few days with Miss Etolia Lauford. Rev. W. R. Owings and wlte of Mt. Tabor have been visiting relatives at Lanford. Miss Lola Johnson who has boon teaching for several months In North Carolina has returned home bringing with her Miss Annie Ford. Mr. J. M. Fleming, of Laurons came np home to-day and we arc sorry to re port that he is on the sick list. Mrs. J. Y. Cooloy and two children who have been visiting her mother at Leesville for some time have returned home. Mr. J. W. Lanford and wife and two daughters, also Geraldino had quite a pleasant trip to tho Atlanta Exposstlon several days ago. Mr. L. M. Cannon and family have moved to Reldville. Miss Minnie Lanford has gone to Carrollton, Ga., to enter school there Old Mrs. Franks who had a limb broken some timo ago is still very low. Rev. B. Anderson Is now boarding In town at Mr. R. P. Milam's. William Pattterson and two sons uro the champion hog raisers of tho com munity. Thoy haverooently killed ono apieceoaoh averaging?ovor four hun dred pounhs. Wishing tho Editor and the many readers of the Advertiser a happy Christmas and a bright Now Yoar, wo OlOSd. "geral.dine." CROSS HILL.NOTF3. Merrily rang the bell of the .Mel ho diet ohuroh on Christmas eve (24th) to summons the people to witness tho marriage of Dr. w. E. Goddard and Miss Ella 0. Hill. At tho appointed hour a large crowd had gathered, and the happy oouplo accompaniod by frlonds* marched to the front of tho al ter and the twain were made ono by tho Rev. J. H. Thacker, who pro nounced the beautiful and improssivo marriage ceremony of the Methodist church In fine style. Congratulations from friends followed aud tho newly married couple Immediately boarded the train for Atlanta on a bridal tour. Our best wishes are extended to tho Dr. and his fair bride. Ohristmas is passing quietly with us. A few persona aro rather oxhifiratod from the effects of North Carolina whiskey Thedlsponsary is not in favor with us, our people prefer something not chemically pure. Boihe. The undersigned aro adding to their new stook of Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Dry Goods daily. Como and oxamlno before buying. Mona suits from $2:50 jMriiMMWrta^?lJ:"" auitH from WHY THE SEA IS SALT IT HA3 BEEN SO EVER SINCE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD. Of Great Benefit to Mankind?Continent* l'rodaced by tue Bk^etone of Animals That Could Not Hiiro Lived In Freak Wa ter?Mose*' Short Account. Tlio sea at present contains 90,000, 000,000,000,000 touHof sojt. If this salt could ho gathered in a solid form and compressed into the shape of it cubo. it would coutaiu 10,1711,000 cubio miles. Each edgo of such a cubo would meas ure somowhnt more thou 200 miles. This is ouough to cover all tho luud on this globe with n uuiform layer of salt to a depth of 1,000 feet. This statement as to tho snltine?? of the sea is interesting enough iu itself, but it is also r-uggestive. Tho qtfostiona may well bo asked, Whoro did all this salt como from, and what is the uko of it? Sovcral scientific goutlomcn havo attempted to answer this first question, and their efforts nro net entirely satis factory. Tho second question is not so difficult. According to tho history of tho crea tion of the world, as told by Moses in tho Geucsis, it is implied that tho ocean existed before tho laud, for, on tho "third day" tho4'"waterunder tho heav ens" was gafhored together .unitIn? dry land appeared. This statement has bothered a great number of ablo philosophers, who, in their effort to stick to tho lotter of tho Soripture and at the same time to roa seir out everything on perfectly natural principles, havo been puzzled to kuow how such a grand transformation could be accomplished in one day. And thoir perploxity was not rolioved when lenrn ed geologists announced that it must , havo required ages for tho waters that, ouvoloped tho earth to subside and re veal this land that lay beneath. ?But when it was suggested that the word "day" as used by Moses monnt, not a period of 24 hours, but mi ora of thousands of years, tho difficulty was romovud. This meaning of tho word "day" is at present generally decoptod by devout scientists, who now dcolaro that there i? nothing impossible in Mo ses' account of tho creation. This description, to bo sure, is la mentably brief. It was hardly adequate to pass over such a huge ovent as tho creation of a world in a few lines. That was a big story from a nowspaper point of view, and all thoughtful persons must acknowledge that Moses did not tako advantage of his opportunity. Accepting tho Mosaic account, Dr. T. S. Hunt, a learned Writer on tho phys ical history of tho globe, supplies what Moses loft out, and in so doing ho gives a very good reason for tho presence of tho salt in tho sea. Having arrived at tho point of Moses' meager nnrrativo whoro tlio earth was in a molten state and surrounded by i ;i onvclopo of ases and of water vapor, Dr. Hunt says: "Tho carbonates, chlorides and sul phates (chemical combinations of car bon, chlorine and sulphur with oxygen) woro changed into silicates. Tho car bon, chloriuo ami sulphur, being thus freed from the oxygen, separated in tho form of acid gases. Thcso, with nitro gen, vapor of water and a probable ox ccss of oxygon, formed tho atmosphere, which was vory douso (and also vory unhealthy). "Tho surface of tho earth was cover ed with lumps of molten rock (probably resembling fnr&ucd sing). Tlio depressed parts of tho surface were filled with highly heated solutions of hydrochloric and sulphuric acids, whioh ate into the Surface and decomposed it. In this way the silicates were changed topuro silica, taking tho form of quartz as tho atmos phere cooled, and tho condensation of tho vaporous atmosphere produced sea water, holding in solution salts of sodi um, calcium, magnesium and ammoni um. Tho ntmosphero, thus freed of its noxious elements, became pure and lit for man." It is therefore evident that (ho soa has been salty from tho creation of tho world. Tho salt does not come, as generally supposed, from friction of the water against salt "rooks" in (ho bed of tho ocean. This, then, answers tho first question. Where did the salt como from? Tho second question is pretty well uuBwered by Mr. G. W. Little bales iu Appleton'h Popular Kcienco Monthly. 'It seems," he says, "that tho sea was made salt in tho beginning ns a part of tlio grand design of tho Creator to provide for tho system of ovululion which has been going on since tho crea tion. Many distinct species of living organisms oxist in tho sea as a result of its salinity, and their remains have largely contributed to tho growth of con tinents." Tho minute creatures that havo lived in tho sea for ages past havo left endur ing monuments in tho shape of islands, rocks and continents. If tho sea had not been ??lfcy, thcso marine animals could not have existed and secreted tho hard snbstanco known as a "calcareous skele ton," Which has largely contributed to tho growth of continents. Among thoso early inhabitants of tho sea wcro corals, crinoids, sea urchins and starfishes. Tho saltiness of tho sea has also much to do with the ocean currents, whioh distribute tho heat of tho tropics ovor tho colder regions of tho earth. Oarreuts nro largely due to tho difforonco be tween tho specifIo gravity of sea water and the fresh water of rains. Thus, when rain falls on a certain part of tho ocean, the effort of tho heavier salt wa ter of tho ocean to establish an equilib rium causes a current. ? Now York World. * Chevalier liayard. Tho famous Chevalier Bayard, who is held up in all the histories and ro mances ns a model of chivalry, was greatly opposed to tho nso of flienrniB, and always orderod Iiis troops to pat captured musketeers to death without morcy, as practicing a form of warfaro entirely uncivilized aud unlawful. Mr. Oratebar on I'l-lilnc. "I think," said Mr. Gratobar, "that tho talent for fishing, liko many other talents, is a gift. No doubt tho Utfo fisherman, like the poet, is boj^rjnot niado. Fishing is a faculty tluftoanljO cultivated, liko many othors; njl0'cu? loam by roto abont taoklo fltf(j baits and tides and so on, but whonVcoiuOH to actual contact with tho fish' t . oomos in tho art of tho fisherman. Tu? fact is thnt some men cau catch fish and some can't. I am ono of thoso who", oannot; thno and again I havo tint in n' boat alongside of men catching lots of fish aud caught nono or next to none. But I love to go fishing, all tho same." ?Now York Sun. Notice to Stockholder. The regular annual mooting of Stockholders of Laurena Im'.idlng and Loan AsJBMMHBBL1 ho hold in tho Court I next ISTfy[fIS!9 About ten days more and Christmas will be here. The business for 1895 will be over. I have just received a new lot of pes ana v to be closed out at a BIG BARGAIN in next TEN DAYS. If you have a Cape or Cloak to buy see up, before buying, just arrived some beautiful Novelties in DRESS PATTERNS to be sold at a Big Bargain. If you yet have v S?it of Clotfjes to buy see us before buying and we will save you money. SHOES ! 1 will sell you good- Shoes Cheap. See us for Shoes and we will save you money. Laurens, S. C , Dec. 17, 1895?Ihn W. jpk Jairjiesoi) I I 1 ? ? I 1 1 ?} I M I H (?; 1 CLOCKS. Beauty Adds Charm lo Usefulness, I I ? H I ?1 m m I i m M m m m m I I f?|that is why we hunt everywhere for-Beautiful CLOCKS, fes* But pretty is not it pretty does not, so the >? Movements must be as Perfect ugi m as the Cases.. |? _:_-_ ? ? ? ? i ? ? I I ? I ? n GS? B ? ? H 0s m A 6864. B _. m <; Tliis is for You ? Should you wish a Reliable Watch, fT|g ~ !?) ? g?T My WATCHES are new designs and the? (igvbest time pieces in quality? All Watches sohl by mc ^ (?jare fully guaranteed for both ime land wear. ^?j (?) ? ft ? W. A. JOHNSO ? JEWELER. 11 ^ Next door to New Hotel, Laurens, S. C, Dec. 17, 1895. |s| -r? Piedmont Savings and Investment Co. GREEN V IL L E , S . C . L. W. SIMKINS, Agent, Laurens, 8. 00F~ rVo BORROWERS: Before borrowing otf the instalment plan be sure and examine the Loan Plan of this Company. // will save you money. Dec. 10, 1895-tl Of Settlement, and >ATpi>lication for FluaLDischargro. Tnkc^xtticc that on^the 17th day of Ian., 189O, I"will render a fi>)?i account, of my acts and do -^rigs as Administrator of the estate of G. VV.Welborn, dee'd, in the office of Judge of Probate for Lau rens county at 11 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 pre sent them on or before that day l^nrovcn and authenticated, or be for eVer barred. \ W. L. WELHORN, S . Administrator. Dec.V^ 1895?41. \ WE HAV0N? ACENTfi from our factory of lofuilo prioM. Mlilp iny. for ?>*nnilo iilon; pny , both wnyn If iiot eat In f?doiy. 100 ?tylori of ['Arrl'iKcn. lOifylwof PORTER'S ' For Darb Wire Cuts, Scratches Saddle and Collar Galls, Cracked Heel 'Burna, Old Sores, Cuts, Bolls, BrUis< t, Piles and >.ll kinds of inflammation on man or beast. Cures Itch and Mange. TiiCo:?, Cat or Bars will nttor milur ?ftcr tho cli a&a tceu avpUil. ilo prepared for accidentsby kecplnglt inyoiti loretablw. AHOrugatatttfllliton agunran'.aQ Mo Caro, No Pay. l'rice ?$ cts. nnd $i.<i<>. Ifyoia Druggist dots not keop It send us i<, els. in pos. logo otamps and wo will send it to you by mall, Parli,T?nn.,Jan. 20th, lfOI. lVarBlnl linv? nted r-orler'a aall.ef.ite llri.il.. . Cl> for II?rneuand Saddle Oalla.ftcratcheeapd ii?rh Wlro tV: villi perfect aattafaetlon, and I heartily recommend K . M l.ivery and Stork men. C. D. IRVINE, Mrerr and FetU 8tiMc. BABY BURNED. OrntlcmcnI am pleated to tixak a word for rortar' tnlletptlc Manila* nil. My baby wat hnmed a few month ? ",.>, and nfler tryliiK all other reinedlM I appllwl your "OH' nid the lint application k?vo relief, and In a few day* tlx ot? w?? well. 1 ilio lire! the oil on my atoek and find Ihr .11? the baat remedy for tlila purpoio that f hat* ever und, Your., C. T. 1.BWI8. rarle, Tann.. January t>,1W4 MANCtMCTnURD 11T PARIS MEDICINE CO., ST. LOUIS, M< Kor sale by Du. B. F. Posky, incuts In part liaystoct ?. re.)>!;V. trraao Acme bi?y?;!p, vrnicq ?? ? w i l.icm t ?? nrrroval. No wofkdonotmtU tuo blcyclo univca auapitivcs satisfactory. Yousig Ladies ct&^^ Itboviorplrla r,*)jilv < ?,. ,? v. \ -'.V.o well IflOOUl? iucitc!o<i. av rito fur partlotUaxti. ACIY1F. CYCLH COMPANY, ELKHART, "1 Want It But Idas d Bi Would You Accept A lirst Class ^ Bicycle if it WerePffe, ed You 1 ,ee> pe Bicycle to the l>oy or gl The Advertiser will give a lip the largest list of subscril or woman or child who will bring ile cash to accompany the tween now and February i, iS(j6, til tion. ^ Com pi 1 by the Acme Cycle ladcferoftho Machine may i the Acme Is an "Acrhe" Machine nu Elkhart? Indiana. The Winrioguc. own selection from their cnlni?ne Hundred, Ninety and Ei| The "Acme" Bicycles costlr makes his or her choice live Dollars each. The winner Catalogue, regardless of price. itie_: A.vfc~ V-:.'? tilt*: uibscribcrs to The \ , person young ci lort. A li may ?j it if" All you have to do is to get casl Any boy oi giil can get subscribers. this fine bicycle by making a little ( win it. If a lady wins the bicycle s1 may get a gentleman's wheel and It is a good plan to begin work .at once As soon as you get a subscriber Send in his naT that the paper may bo promptly sent to him. State that testant for the bicych and an accurate list will 1- kept <>f you send. Two half year or four three mont lutoscril counted in the contest as one. No Loss Possible. Not Even of Time. "If I don't get my trouble for nothing" you say. ISu y* ti8br will give at the end oi the coptt; bicycle, twenty-five cents for each So if you get forty subscribers you I you get ten dollars anyhow. No person in any way allowed to enter the conWt? Don't lose a miiu^T Begin at once big advantage. )clta Cotton Co. V Menphis, Tknn., Oct. 3, '05. acme oyclf. CO., ELKHART, i Dear Siks?Yours of Mo 1 i inst. to hand; Also' tt).o Acme Bell for my daughter, and to say that sho delighted^ is witli it would In P iding It too mild. I had the wheol sent out to-Seminary, and at t ho close oi tho school, it created more excitement among tho girl?*, than the proverbial "Mary's Little Lamb." Again thanking you for nieo wheel, 1 am, Yours truly, It. W. Harris, Vlce-Pres, and ?en. Mgr. Ohio Agclatlofl Eic-Prl goners of Ihe RBB War. Columbus, Sept. 12, isii.">. A cm k cyclic CO., ElkIIART L\i{. ^ Dear 8ihh:?Tlio Acme j>ig Roadster came to hand O. K tho 101h inst., and I must frankly sny it ineots my fullest ex pee (fa tionn, and 1 am very much pfcaiwu with lt. I consider it a strictly high grade up to date wheel (in every detail of design, material, construction and tin is Ii und is fuflly equal, if not superior to many ,Ql the 9100.00 Whollssoid on tho n>;kr kethere. 1 believe the Acme fronhe is the strongest and most rigid nmd tho most graceful and lightest framo built. It is a beauty aiming beauties, and cannot fail to s>itifefy. CHAS. T. KEETOII, Roc. Heel 1 NOTICE TO Et Kxeculors, Guardians, Administrators and other.*, acting in a fiduciary erf par ity, will ploaso take notice that the] " requires them to mako their annual turns from tho 1st of January tothf of March. <>. <;. raOMPSONl !?? <.f Lauren*