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HOME AFFAIRS. HE RECORD OF IAURENS UP TO DATE. FEB. 18. A Regular Hammer. The February number of the South ern Cultivator Is a regular hummer.? It came prompt Ty to our table, and its table of conteuts breaks the record for variety and standard merit. Every thing that a farmer wants to know and should know can be found in its well filled columns. Every department is replete with interest. Its editorial pages are rudlant with thoughtful sug gestions. Specially noteworthy are the Sagos devoted lo Inquiries froin^fro eld, which cover the whole range of farm work. We commend the enter prising spirit of this splendid agricul tural Journal now in the fifty-fourth year of its usefulness and urge all in terested in agricultural development to subsoribo for it without delay. We will send The Southern Cultiva tor and Dixie Farmer and the Laurens Advertiser one year for $1.76. Send in your subscriptions. Stockholders' Meeting. At the annual meeting, on the 7th in* stant, of the Stockholders of the Perpet ual Building and Loan Association of Laurons, S. C, the following Directors were elected for the ensuing year: Col. J. H. Tray nimm, J. O. C. Flem ing, O. D. Simmons, Col. J. D. M. Shaw, Capt. J. M. Philpot, J. H. Sullivan, Hugh S. Kennedy, Dr. Thomas McCoy and M. H. Fowler. The said Directors met on the 11th instant and elected the following officers: Col. J. H. Traynham, President; O.B, Simmons, Vice-President; W. H. Mar tin, Solicitor; W. R. Richey, Secretary and Treasurer. Pianos and Organs. If you intend buying a Piano or Or gan it will pay to see me. Remember all Pianos and Organs sold by me are warranted by reliable manufacturers.? Write for prlcot. Torms satisfactory. ~ I" A. McCord, %HS Laurene, S. O. Jrimleson's Locals. Go to Jamieson's for a good pair of Shoo-! cheap. Soc ire Tiokets with each puroliase from the originator of the tick et system. Don't- forget to, secure a ticket with each purchase at'Jamieson's store, the originator of ticket system. A neat Button Shoe at Jamieson's for ladicB at 96 cents. Thirty-five cents Jeans to be closed out at 26 cents at Jamieson's Cash Store. New goods arriving daily at Jamie son's Cash Store. See goods and prices. The best 50 contn Shirt on the market at Jamieson's Cash Store. Beautiful line of wash goods just ar rived at Jamieson's Cash Store. Sec goods and prices. Get yon a ticket at Jamieson's Cash Store with each purchase, the originator of the ticket system. We cordially invite our friends and customers to make our house headquar ters while attending court You will al ways find a good fire. W. A. Jamieson. i;usiurns Notices.. Husbands! Let us givo you soino good advice, "in timo of poaco prepare for war." for if your wife should see that tremendous stovo we arc exhibit ing daily in front of our store you will have war till you buy one. Wo deliver goods $10.00 and up in South Carolina. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. For the cough of measles or in whoop ing cough nothing is as good as Red Flax Cough Syrup. Largo bottles 25 cents at Tho Laurens Drug Co. Soe our bargain counter for cheap shoos and odd pants. Davis & Roper's. Another lot of second hand school books cheap, at Tho Laurens Drug Co. Man's failure in this world may often be attributed to tho fuct that ho uses blank cartridges when firing at the target of success. Davy Crockett's motto "Be sure you're right, then go ahead." David know what ho was talking about, so do wo when we say that we have art squares 25 per cent ohoaper than over. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Still alivo with a big stock of cloth ing and shoes at lowest prlcos. Davis & Roper's. Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and LaGrlpno when Laxative Brono Qui nine will cure you in one day. Does not produce the ringing in tho head like sulphate of Quinine. Put up in tablets convenient for taking. Guar anteed to cure, or money refunded.? Price 25 cents. For sale by Hill & Martin. From a Former State Official. I have used Cheney's Expectorant in my family for years, and cheerfully re commend it as an excellent remedy for Coughs and Croup. Col. T. 0. Howard. DeKalb County. Oa. For sale by The Laurens Drug Co. List of Letters Remaining In the Post Office at Lau? rens, S. O., Unclaimed, for tho week ondlng Feb. 17,1896. B-Boll. Capt P W. O?Olark, J N. D?Davis, Tom. F?Fahey, Patrick-2*. - G?Gilllaro, Mrs Noah; Glenn, J J: Garrett, Miss S L. J?Johnson, Miss Mandy. ? 1/?Low is Henry. M?McOonnell, J G F; McDade, Miss Jannie ; Manly, J F, constable; Milam, G W; Martin. E B. 0?Oxner, Mrs Jane. P?Pyles, N O; Pitts John. R?Robinson, Mrs Rachel. S?Simpkins, Porter: Spearman, Steve: Smith, 6 G; Shell, Drate; Shell, Mrs Alice. for tub wkbk kndino fed. 10, 1890, G--Oarey, A 0; Caskie, Miss Mattie; Campbell, Miss Mary. D?Davis, Preston; Dickson, John. F?Ferris, John. G?Golden, J II. H?Hill. W-2; HarlH, John: Heard, Lady; Holman, Mrs Harvey; Hairston, Mrs Laura. J?James, Willie. M?McOravy, Howard; Milam, J W. R?Richards, F. T?Torner, W O. W?Weir, T- J-2; Williams, Essex; Wright, Elias; Williams, Miss Emmar lie. Persons calling for any of above let ters will please say, "Thoy are adver tised. T. B. Orkws. P.-M. The Time for Building Up tho system is at this season. The cold weather has made unusual drains opon the vital forces. Tho bio id has become Impoverished and impure, and all the function* of tho body suffer In consequence. 'Hood's Sarsaparllla Is the groat builder, because it is the One True Blood Purifier and nervo tonic. -; Hood's Pills booome tho favorite thartlo with nil who uso 11 Eden Jottings. Measles have about gone the rounds in this neighborhood. It will be a long lime before the dreaded monster can find any more victims about here. Quite a number of tho people have been quite sick as a result of an attack made upon them by this trouble some disease. Quite a sensation occured In this neighborhood a few days ago, growing out of the fact that Mr. Lee Malrs caught and held a good many herd of cattle that he found trespassing on his land. Prof. Alexander, the teacher at Eden, has a large school. He seems to be giving entire satisfaction to his patrons. Mrs. Alexander is quite ?ick with the measles. RevT Mr. McMillan, the new pastor of Rabun Greek Baptist church, preached two very accepta ble sermons at that place last Sat urday and Sunday. He Is a native of Georgia, but has been In this 8tate years. He is now a student at I umian University and Is serv ing threo churches, viz: Fork Shoals and Standing Springs In Greenville county and Rabun Greek In this c tin ty. The Rebun deck school taught by Rev. P. J. M. Osborne, Is In a prosperous condition at this time. Mr. Walter Gray has another fine boy. Mr. M. E. Mahaffey is making an addition to his house now occupied by Bev. P. J. M. Osborne and fam ily, that will add greatly to its ap pearance and convenience. Miss Estelle Babb has returned to school at Laurens. Miss Daisy Mahaffey to the de light of her many friends is up and attending to her household .duties after a some what prolonged attack of measles. Many of the farmers made u?e of the pretty weather the latter part of January by plowing as a preparation for another crop of cot ton. Mr. Lee Mahon and Miss Lida Nash wero united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Mr. Boyd on yesterday morning at tho residence of the bride's father Mr. James Nash. You Know. IN MEMORIAM. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Laurens, B.C., held on the nth day of Februaiy, 1896, the follow ing preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, Our Heavenly Father in the exercise of His providence has removed from the scenes of earth to the Mansions not made with hands, our brother, Director, R. L. McCaughrin. And Whereas, R. L. McCaughrin, as a Director of the National Bank of Laurens, South Carolina, was ever courteous, wise in counsil and alive to the prosperity of the Bank. Therefore, be it? Resolved, That in the death of R. L. McCaughrin the National Bank of Laurens has sustained a loss which cannot be replaced. Resolved, That a page in our minute book be inscribed to his memory as follows: In Memory of Director R. L. McCaughrin, who Died on 27th day of January, 1896. Resolved, That a copy of the preamble and resolutions be fur nished his family, with whom we deeply sympathize. JNO. A. BARKSDALE, President. Deafness Cannot be Cured by local application, as ihey can not reach the diseased portion of the ear. " There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is by con stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of tho Eustach lan Tube. When this tube gets in flamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out, and this tube re stored 10 its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous s u faces. Wo will give One Hundred Dol lars for any Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Oatarrh Oure. Send for circulars free. F. J. OHENEY A CO., Toledo, O. ^fSold by Druggists, 75c. Now Stock Flower and Garden Seed now ready at Tho Laurens Drug Co. Watch our add now for prlcos on spring goods. Wo are loaded with big trade. Davis Sc Honor's. FOR AUDITOR. Tho friends of R. W. Nichols, foal ing confident of his competenoy, nom inate him as a candidate for county Auditor at the onsuing Democratic Primary. > FOR TREASURER. The many friends of W. E. Cook, of Youngs Township, knowing him to bo a man of good moral obaraoter and fully qualified to disoharge the duties of county Troasuror, would respeot fuliy nomlnato him a candidate for said, office at tho noxt oleotlon, subjoct to a Domooratlc Primary. * FOR CORONER. Many friends of Miles H. Ferguson, of Youngs Township, believing him outlroly competent, respeotfully nom inate him for Coroner, subject to the Democratic primary. Fob. 3d, im. _ Johnson's Magnetic Oil kills all pains whether internal or externel. $1 size 50 cents; 50 cents 25 ents, ThcLauums Drug Co. r TSTotice Tax payers will call at the City Clerk's Office and settle. The tax office will close March 1st. L. Q. BALLE, City Clerk. J. B. PARK, Attorney at Law,. Laurens, - - south Carolina. fiT Speelal attention given to tho in vestigation of titles and oolloct'ju of FEBRUARY DAYS. STOBT OF THE WEEK?COURT IN HESSION. Small Matters Briefly Chronicled - Items About Persons and v Things. The college session will commence at Clomson on the 20th Instant. Our thoughtful and kind friend, Killlngswortn sends us interesting New York papers. Mrs. VV. II. Martlu and son have re turned from Tennessee whero they have been visiting relatives and friends. Yesterday meterologically was a ter ror, a fioroe wind with snow blowing away until nightfall. It came equarely from the point where Nansen has just located the Arctic pole. Messrs. Dan Harris and Marlon Knowles, of Atlanta, special agents of tho Insurance. Co. of North Amorica and Pennsylvania Firo Insuranco Co., were In the olty a few days ago. Loroy Pluss, infant son of Dr. and Mrs. ?. M. Calno, died of pneumonia on tho morning of Feb. 12th, agod ono month. The sympathy of many friends Is with the family in this bereavement. Any number of the Southern Culti vator Is worth the subscription price for a wholo year. No farmor can af ford to be without it and no lady who delights in a garden. Cotno to the new storo of J. R. Min ter & Son, and savo money by buying your goods for cash. Our stock is sold at the lowest prices. , Messrs. McCord and Hampton are with us and will take pleasure in waiting on their many friends. The Advertiser and tho Cultivator will bo clubbed for $1.75 for a year.? Tho Cultivator is tho loading Agricul tural Journal in the South and pre cisely suits our conditions, boing pub lished in Atlanta. By taking The Ad vertiser at the rates given you got tho best Agricultural Journal In the South. The rows of theMenth of Mrs. P. D. Elliott which occurred at Newnan, Ga., while on a visit to her daughter and son in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming was n great shock to her family and friends here. Mrs. Elliott was about sixty years of age, a devoted chriatian woman and much respected and beloved. A be reaved husband, son and daughters, have the sympathy of tho entire com munity. Her remains reached* here by rail yesterday and were laid away in the city cemetery, attended by a large con course of friends. In our last issue we noted that Sena tor Archer, of Spartanburg, had a bill about the 7th circuit of tho pro visions of which wo wero not aware.? Tho bill provides for the meeting of our Court the 2d Monday in July In stead of the 3d and tho 1st Monday of October Instead of the 3rd Monday In September- It will properly distribute our Courts through tho year savo largo expense to the county and is in the lino of humanity to poor prisoners who can not givo bail. Mr. J. T. Johnson, now of Spartanburg, drew tho Bill and it will probably become the. law. Our Immediate representatives should look closely after tho matter. Wo aro in recoipt of a pamphlot copy of proceedings of tho Cotton Growers' Protoctlvo Association for 1800. Tho proceedings involve cotton acreago for 1896. Tho suggestion of a crop not ex cooding eight million bales is power fully presented. Col. Godwin, ofTonn., said: If this can be practically accom plished for tho space of flvo years, "it will make this tho riebest and most prosperous agricultural country tho world has evor known. Our planting and farming friends will readily sea that a short orop for one year to Oe fol lowed up with a ton million crop will not bring about tho desired result? ?'the most prosperous agricultural country the world has over known." The ral?ing of everything consumed In tho South oy farmer, tenant, tho homo market, and beast or birds is stoutly urged. Knights of Honor. Grand Dictator, John E. Holmes will deliver t?".- "''cadclross In tbja Opora House, wi .n the next fow days in tho interest of that fraternal society. Resplto Granted. Wash Owens, colored, who was to bo hanged tomorrow at Laurens, was yesterday respited by Governor Evanb until March 13. Tlria Is tho second respite for Owens, ho having bcfm originally sontoncod to bo nang*il Sent. 6,1895. Ho was convicted at tho February term, 1895, of tho sessions court court for Laurens county.?Tho Stato. II y men in I. On Wednesday, tho 12th instant, Mr. Thomas N. Barksdalo was married at the home of tho brides parents to one of tho fairest of the bellos of Laurens, Mary Waters Ferguson. Tho young lady Is tho daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ferguson rosiding near Clin ton. Mr. Barksdalo is a prominent young bus i n ess man for merely of Lau rens now of Fountain Inn. May tho fountain of puro bliss fall not tho young couple along tho pathway of a long and happy pllgrimmago. Death of Mrs. Annie MoCullough. J. P. Charlos yesterday rocolvod a tologram from J. W. McCullough'at Darlington announcing tho doath of Mr. MoCullough's slstor-ln-law, Mrs. Annie MoCullough, widow of tho lato David L. MoCullough, formerly of this county. The docoased lady was a daughter of tho lato Thomas Smith, of Laurens, and the two branches qj, the family had largo connections arid a hOSt Of friends In both counties. Sho was a sister of Mrs. Mary. Mosoloy, of this county. Eight chllilron survive her, Her interment will tako place at Darlington.?Groonvllle Nows. Mrs. MoCullough had many friends and relatives in this county, who will learn of her death with soro griof and regret.?Ed. Court. Judge Townsend opened the Court of General Sessions on yesterday at 10 A. M. The able and courteous Solicitor Schumpert, and the accomplished Stenographer, Campbell at their posts. Notwithstanding the savago weather Grand and Petit Jurors fillod their places. The Grand Jury of which Mr. W. H. Fowlor is tho foreman, after being fully charged as to their duties by his Honor, went intelligently to work and promptly famished the Court with work. Harry Owens, colored, was con victed of retailing and eo of John Dial, white. In this case notice of motion for a new trial was given. John Y. Hen dorson and W. H. Henderson, whito, were acqnitsd of retailing. Annie Sea* wright, retailing, also acquitted. The following trno bills were returned: Jno Jacks, alias Jno Barksdalo, colored, assault.', Jno Simpson, colored, murder, charged V with killing a nogro; Mack Joel, assault'. Lou Dendy, retailing; Jno. H. Powers, retailing. There is no cose exciting interest. This is Judue Townsend's first term here and his promptness. and courtesy, made a Eleasant Inwresaion upon bar and at Mutants. The Sessions will probably occupy tho Court tfttil Wednesday evo niog KAHMVAL OF KOMMERLE. Below we publish the programme of the Karnlvat given at the Opera House on Monday night, the 3d of February. The following Is a complete pro gramme: PROGRAMME. Laurens Advertiser?Miss Lutle Wright. Laurens ville Herald?Miss Em mie Jones, and Master Prank Webb as newsboy. Hardware. Geo. H. Boyd?Miss Eugenia Shell. J. J. Roland?Miss Mattle Balle. Brooks & Jones (Sporting Goods)? Miss Mary Bowen, hunting costume, shooting ducks on the wing. Drugs. Laurens Drug Co.?Miss Perrin Far row. Hill & Martin?Miss Cora Adams. B. P. Posey?Miss Lai la Stokes. Meats. Smith & Henderson?Miss Bessie Bramlette. J. A. Armstrong?MissBlancbo Shell. W. P. Jerry?Miss Mary Miller and Master Mitchell Dial. Dry Goods. Simmons Bros.?Miss Luoilo Wright. J. O. C. Fleming <fc Co.?Miss Louise Vance. W. G. Wilson & Co.?Miss Mary Po torson. W. A. Jamieson?Miss HattieRoland. Groceries. Owings, Bobo & Co.?Miss Corrio Bark?dalo. B. 0. Crisp?Miss Alma Shell. Todd, Simpson & Co.?Miss Esslo Robertson. J. S. Bennett?Miss Kato Hampton. J. M. Philpot?Miss Lilllo Vance. B. A. Sullivan?Miss Lucia Barks dale. Clothing. Minter & Son?Miss Sallio Watkins. Davis & Roper?Miss Mayme Nelson. Banks. National Bank of Laurens? Mlssl Josio Mintor. Peoplo's Bank?Miss Lou D Hudgens. Bank of Laurons?Miss Clara Hart. Buggies and Wagons. W L Gray & Co ?Miss Mary Har per. C T Whitton?Miss Amelia Kenne dy. Jewelers. W A Johnson?Miss Mary Camp. J M Visanska?Miss Corrino Pitts, J Guy Dauiol8?Miss I.ouiso Richoy. Cotton Buyers. C e Mason?Miss Louise Hampton. J P Bolt?Mrs Mattio Martin. Railroads. SAL ?Miss Laura Wright. P R & W 0 ?Miss Loulso Meredith. 0 N & L ?Mrs. Aikcn. Livery. W P Childross? Miss Mary Simpson. II B Gritton?Miss Boatrico Yoar gin. Fertilizers. A Huff (Groenvillo Fertilizer Co) ? Miss Lidio Robertson. T.aurons Oil Mill and Fertilizer Co ? Mis3 Irono Ray. Miscellaneous. Clarke's Barber Shop?Miss Mildred Cor Souti >rn Express Co ?Miss Louise Meredith. S M & E H Wilkos & Co?Miss Allio Webb. Harris Lithia Wator, Tableaux? Miss Louiso Hampton. Bon-Dolla Hotel?Miss Kato Bobo. M L Roper, Laundry?Miss Josie Anderson. P B Connor, Dentist?Miss Mildred Cox. J W Jones & Son, Coal?Misses Lillle Brown and Lillie Irby. L A McCord, Photos, (Grecian Stat uary)?Misses McKinley, Burts, Cox, Cunningham, and Mrs Killings worth.' J H Traynham, Fire Insurance, (Tableaux)?Miss Loulso Hampton. Simkins & Clardy, Farmers?Miss Sue Farrow. T II Nelson, Building and Loan? Miss Nannio May Wright. Tolophono Exchange?Miss Lena Wallace, J C Elliott, Contractor and Build er?Miss Hattie Young. C T Whitton, Blacksmith?Misses Ida Fullor and Claudia Irby. Jamos H Boyd, Gunsmith?Mrs J S Bennett. Sheriff and Prisoner?M16S Mary Bowen and Reed Miller. H E Gray, Lumbor?Mle3 Pearlo Barnet, Laurens Graded School?Miss Willie Philson. End mon, clog dancer.-', porters, walt ors, shoo blacks and clowns?Messrs. Rood and Joo Miller. Had we i.paco we'd be glad to doscribe every costume, but wo shnll havo to content ourselvos with woll meriled praise and congratulation for the young ladiea and little lads and lasaos who acquitted themselves so handsomely. The Herald was gracofully and beautifully represented by Miss Emmio Jones in appropriate cost ume with Master Prank Webb as Newsboy and "Dovil" crying tho Herald and its contents, with happy hits from its columns. The Advertiser had a place in the picture as* one of the live electric establishments of the time keeping pace with the royal march our town is now making towards a city in deed. She had for her repiesenta tive Miss Lutie Wright, who was the observed of all observers for her light step, dignity, and charm ing grace. Mr. McCord will take her picture in her appropriate cos tume as a delightful remembrancer. Mies Boatrice Yeargin in trim driving suit?with Jockey Richey and Will Jamieson with his majea tio Newfoundland "Dover" in livery Harness?did Gritton's Kentucky Stables finely, "Dover" made hia debut with grace and dignity ; Miss Bowen hunts duoks as successfully as Cleveland and brings them down with greater graoo ; the laboratory and office scenes of the Drug Co.; Miss Miller and the pig; the cloth ing houses, with their more than handsome Adonis-like representa tive!), made specially fine hits. The young men will bo shamed into sulklness after seeing how hand somely all those ladies graced their broadololh. Miss Mintor and Mas ter Luther Hampton as Uncr*-?afn, with his money bogs, show60* UP tho finsnbial baoking of thf Na tions banktt \ >. The Railroads and thelfyboauti- j ful uniformed officials; the komical barber scene; the lolly hits on ex press packages and telephone mes sages; the baby stove drawing real fire and smoke energetically, and drawn by a fair damsel for S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co.; the'Ben-Delia Hotel; the painful extraction of a gigantic tooth in the dental tab leaux; the coal# dealing, coal-black topsies?the two Lillies by name, but not in appearance; the well in sured burning building; the fair haymaker; the ludicrous laundress; the familiar school scene; the ex quisite statuary, and the grand march to the inspiring strains Of our own dearly loved Dixie, with the Rebel yell, its inspiration, un der the beautiful calcium lights, made a kaleidoscopic scene of home beauty, talent and enterprise never to be forgotten. When the vote for the most pop ular scene was counted the ??village smithy", represented so well by Miss Claudia Irby and Miss Ida Fuller polled the popular vote, and a silver casket, given by W. A. Johnson, the jeweler, was presented the two sooty beauties by the bash ful drummer, Capt. Webb. Too much cannot be said in re gard to the perfect management and decided fairness with which Mr. and Mrs. Bassel conducted the Karnival and treated our committee. The Cemetery Pavilion fund will be more plethoric to the amount of $65.00, as the result of the Komikal Karnival. Our Brass Band deserves the ap plause showered upon it, and their kindness in furnishing the music is appreciated by the committee and the public. We cheerfully commend Prof, and Mrs. Bassel to our sister cities, and regretfully turn away from the perfect pictures the evening gave us. TEACHERS' COLUMN. J. A. MADDEN, EDITOR. Divide seventeen apples among three boys, without cutting an ap ple, as follows: One boy a half, one a third, and one a ninth. Two men dig a ditch 100 rods for $100. One man digs at 75 cents a rod, and the other at $1.25 a rod. How many rqjls of the ditch must each man dig to receive $50? Mental arithmetic is too much neglected in the common schools. Not only the primary pupils should be drilled in mental exercises, but more advanced pupils should not neglect this important study. The school fund will icccivc only the two-mill tax and the same poll tax during the present term that it received last year. The thrce-mill tax, the increase in the poll tax, and the Dispensary profits will not come into this year's Iund. The Teacher's Dream. The day had been intensely warm, and the children unusually restive Time and agnin I had been forced to use the "hickory". At length the closing hour came. At tap of bell the pupils filed from the build ing. I was alone; silence reigned supreme, and yet my bioin throb bed miserably. A drowsy feeling came over me; shadows danced fitfully across the walls, nature yielded, my head drooped to my desk, and my senses .were stuped in refreshing rest? sweet sleep. I wandered into dreamland?the room was again filled with the boys and girls, many of whom had sat before me for years. My soul was filled with delight at the evident interest manifested by many in their duties, and again with sorrow at the apparent careless indiffer ence of others. The picture shifted?I was no longer within the class room; t great city arose before me, its rc sounding streets filled with hurry ing throngs. It was Sabbath morn ing, and churcn bells were ringing out their welcome upon the still air. I joined the passing throng, and soon entered the portals of the house of God. The services began and the very first sound of the preacher's voice awakened old memories, and yet I could scarcely tell why. At length it all came back to me?the gestures, the pose of the head all made it plain. Th eloquent divine upon whose utter ances the vast audience hung as if spell bound, had in the long ago been one of my dullest boys, yet hero he is honored and beloved and noted. ??Truly", I thought, '?my work was not all in vain", and in a spirit, of thankfulness I murmered ?'God be praised". Again the scene changes. I am vvithin legislative walls; burning words of eloquence flow from the lips of the speaker, and the great audience drinks in with delight the every utterance of the orator. H ceases and thunderous applause greets him as he retires to his scat and I exclaim, "will wonders never cease". "That boy was one of my worst and most indifferent pupils' Legislative halls vanish, and there arises before my vision the walls of a lovely cottage home. Birds fit among the shrubbery and carol their lays of gladness to the sinking sun. Upon the porch sits a mother. Kneeling around her are three lit tie children, and their upturned faces evince every mark of rapt at tention. I draw nearer as if through magnetism, and hear her impart words of wisdom and goodness and truth. "That girl", thought I "was a favorite pupil in the year gone by, and now she fills the sphere of true womanhood. A passing breeze slams a door. I awoke with a start?my dream is over I The sun is fast disappearing, and as I walk across the school grounds a feeling of sweet content Mils my4??ing, and I murmur, "Af ter many apys". T. E. E. Mountv) ^etpovaiT Remember that (j*QQ j"^ B0y(l **** remove<1 his ?( STOCK OF )? to the store room under the Advertiser Office in Ball's building, and also remember that his stock is full and complete and the LOWEST PRICES. ^ rjeuj Yof k E. "Going! Going!! Gone!!!" Cries the auctioneer lustily, these Goods must be sold. The Manufacturer must have money to continue his business. The auction rooms are full of goods and these goods must be sold. We can buy them at price we name, it is true we have to pay cash right down, but what is that in comparison to the LOW PRICES we obtain. Our way of doing business is to Under-Buy and Under-Sell. We do not buy goods to make a big print upon them but move them quickly at a small advance. Wc have bought within live days an im mense stock of seasonable goods comprising Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats and Caps, Tin, Glass and Crockeryware, Stoves and Furniture. Also Watches, Clocks, Spectacles and a fine line of rolled Gold and Silver plated Jewelry. YV'e have just received a big lot of Stationery at a bargain, in which there is over one thousand Tablets and writting pads which we are selling at a close margin, 3c, 4c, 5c, 7c, 8c and 10c. To this line wc call attention of all students. Call on us while in Laurens. Thanking you for past fayors and soliciting your future patronage, wc remain very respectlully, I_. ES. Burns <&> Co. 503 Traynham & Dial's Building, West side Public Square. New Pianos of All Grades On Installments. Easy payments? The Cheapest I handle,.$225.00 The next grade " " .? 275.00 " ?? " ?< " . 300.00 " " " << ? . 325.00 " " " " " . 450.00 ** " " *< " . 500.00 See Higher Grades of Uprights and Grands from $500.00 to $1,500.00. Second hand Pianos at ALL PRICES. Address? M. A. MALONE, Columbia, S. C. If you desire to learn why legitimate Pianos can not be sold at retail for less than $200.00, and that any sold below thai price are without merit or value. Ask by mail The Musical Cou rier, 19 Union Square, New York, the greatest musical paper in the world, and it will explain to you without charge if you send this advertisement in your letter. STATE of SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY 01? LAURENS. In Probatfj Court. WHEREAS, J. H. Wharton, c. c. 0. I*., made suit to tne to grant him Lei tern of Administration of tho estnto and offeots of Susan E. Fuller, deceased. THESE ARE THEREFORE to cito nnd admonish all and singular tho kin dred and creditors of t ho caid Susan E, Fuller,deo'd, that they bo nnd appear beforo me, in the Court of Probate, to bo hold at Laurens 0. n., S. C, on the 17tii day of February, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in tho foronoon to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. GIVEN undor my hand, this 4th day of January, Anno Domini, 1890. O. G. THOMPSON, Jan. 6, 1890?Ct J. P. L. 0. MAGNETIC NERVINE. I* told with wrlttsn Susrnntee to euro io^jn;.rtt?E Ress,lTondncho nnd ouralglaandWake fnlnosfl,oau?pdbyex oosslvo useof Opium, Tobacco and Alco hol; Montnl UoproB T'BSPORE - AFTER* sion, softening or the Brain, cniwlnjrMlssry, lrn?anU?nndpe?lhi llnrroiiosH, Inipotoiioy, Lost POWSfln ?Ithor ne>x. Premature Old Ab?, Involuntary bMMS, 0*a8?d by ovor-Indulgence, ovor-oiorll<n of the Drain and Errors of Youth. It ?ivoii to. 'oak Organa their Nnlurnl Vigor and doubles thcV joya of lifo; cures I.ucorrhooa nnd FoniiJo WcaknosB. A month'* treat ment, In plain package, by mall, to any oddrcofl^f 1 por box, 6 bozea SS. With every t5 order wo glvo a. Written Quaran tae to euro or refund tho money. Circulars froo. Ouorantoo Issued only by our ex clusive agent. For Sale by tho Laurens Drug Co, NOTICE Having bought tho notes nnd ac counts formerly v.\>nging to tho firm of Mintor & ./amioson and moro ro cently owned by J. R. Mintor, all per sons indebted to said 'firm aro horoby notified to pay the samo at once, and save thotcosts of action. State of So.uth Carolina, Lf CfcoUNTY OP LAUKHNS, In Probat n Court. WHEREAS, F. B? Wllout has vnndfe butt to mo to gt ant him Let ters of Administration Of ine es tate of and offeota of J. ^wfeut. THESE ARE THEREFORE to clto and ydmonish all an d Singular tine kindred and Credit,->rs of the Huld J. E. Wilcut, deceas Rd, tnai they be and appear bofc? me, in tbo Court of probate, to ho hewi at. Laurens, B.C., on the 2d usji of March, 181)0, nox't. after k?*"1" cation theroof, at 10 o'clock in "je forenoon, to show cause, any !cy have, why the said Adm>l8lrftt'on Should not bo grantod. Given under my bund, tl."*9 12tk ?day of February 1896. ' O. a. THOMPSON, J. p. i '?? c Fob. 17, 1896?2t. ^ HTATE OF SOUTH CAROLIN, ^^?>Countv or Laurbns. In The Probate Court. WHEREAS, J.* II. Davis has made suit to mo to grant him Let ters of Administration, with will annexed, of the Estate of and ef fects of Susan O. Watta. Theso aro therefore, to cito and admonish nil and .singular tbo kindred and creditors of said Su- \ san O. Watts, deceased, that they be and appoar befofp me, in tho , Court of Probate, th be hold at ] Laurens, 8. O., on the! 22d day of February, 1896, noxt,/after publi- , cation thereof, at 10 o'Alock in tie forenoon, to show ca(isy, if any they have, why the Administration should not bo grantod. \ J ? Given* undur my hanll, thus 0th day of February. We Employ Young Men raIilj{U rcrttdo Aeyi- _ ti'.cui onnjjpK.val. Not >*olo anivca uuu proves moats Iii part li.iyment fc bloroJo. YlikhVu fc.'M ti w^^doDo^uUl Hxq WcytJl Young Ladies t^&$?2& ACME CYCLE COnPANY, ? EUCH ART, 1ND. .tw>1"".'.*.?t Notice! Assessor, Tho Auditor's Offlco will bo open from jo 1st day of January to the 20th day of ebruarv, 1890, to receive returns vt 'ereonal property for taxation in Lau 3U8 County. ? For the convenience of taxpayers the .uditor will attend the following namod laces to receive returns for said year, 3 wit: Jacks Towuship, Dr. F. M. Sender's, anuary 13, from 10 a m to 2 p m. . Jacks Township, Renno, January 14, ?om 10 a m to 2 p m. Hunter Township, Clinton, January 5, from 10 a m to 2 p m. * Hunter Township, Milton, January 0 om 10 a m to 2 p m. Cross Hill T ownship, Spring Grove, anuary 17, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Cross Hill Township, Cross Hill, Jan ary 18, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Waterloo Township, Waterloo, Janua f 20, frotn 10 a m to 2 p m. Waterloo Township, Ekom, January I, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Waterloo Township, Mt. Gallagher anuary 22, from 10 a m to 2 p in. Sullivan Township, Brewerton, Jan ary 23, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Sullivan Township, Princeton, Jan ary 24, from 0 a m to 12 m. .Sullivan Township. Tumbling Shoals, anuarf 24, from 1 p m to 4 p m. Dial Township, Luther C. Owens, anuary 25, from 9 a m to 12 m. Dial Township, D. D. Harris, January 7, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Dial Towuohip, V. A. White, January 8, from 10 a m to 2 p in. Young's Township, Parson's Store, anuary 29, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Young's Township, Young's Stoie, anuary 80, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Young's Township, Pleasant Mound, anuary 81, fiom 9 a m to 12 m. Young's Township, Lanford Station, anuary 81, from 2 to 4 p m. SoufHotown Township, Tylersville, 'ebruary l, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Pveal Property is not returned this ear. It will tave mucl\ limo to taxpayers, lro greatly facilitate tho work of tho Lfiseesot, if every person before leaving lOinc will mako out a complete list of very item of personal property in (ho allowing order: Morses, Cattle, rnuleB, heep nnd goats, hogs, watches, organs tvd piano.;, buggies, wagons and earri ges, dogs, merchandise, machinery and ngines, moneys, notes and accounts hove Indebtedness, and all other prop* rf v Including household. It is always required that tho Auditor et the first giveu name of the taxpayer II full. Under the head of place of residence n tax rotorns give the township. All malo citizens between iho ages of v. cnty-one and sixty years, and except Confederate Soldiers, on tho let lay of January, 1800, except those who ,ro incapable of earning a support from ?eilig maimed or from other causes are loomed taxable polls. And every taxpayer is required to [Ivo the ?umher of their school district. After tlie 20th day of February next lity per cent, penalty will bo attached or failures to mako returns. In every community thero are persons vho cannot read or that do not tako a lews paper. Those more fortunate may lo such persons a great favor by tolling i.em of the timo to make returns or by oturuing for them. The assessing and collecting taxr:j In til done in tho samo year, and wo have Lo aggregate tho number and value of all !iorso:3, mules, cattle and other pleats of porsonalty, as well art the acres of h?feif i la and buildings and their value, that [hero )3 In tho County, and have tho jame on file in Comptroller General's jfllce by tho 30th day of .lune of each year, and from that time to the first day of October the Auditor and Treasurer's duplicate have lo .bo completed aud an ?!l ntractoi the work in the Comptroller's tifiico by that timo, which will show at a glance that the Auditor lias no time to take returns or anything else much be tween tho 1st day of March and the 1st day of October but work on tho books and the blanks. Wo hope therefore that all taxpayers will mako thtir re turns In tune. JOHN R. FIN LEY, Auditor. Dec. 8, 1895?4?tf South Carolina and Georgia IX R PAS8ENOBII Dr.PARTMBNT. Charleston, S. C.May 20, 1895. DAILY. 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