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HOME ?FF THE RECORD OF LAURENS UP TO DATE, JUNE 88. There will be a picnic at Lisbon jBohool house on the 4tliof July. An educational address is ?ipccted. The public are cordially in-Red to come And bring their well nllff) dinner bask eta with them, At a mooting; of the Anderson Graded 8cl Prof. D. W. Daniel wi clpal for the next eessU is a son of L. T. H. Datf county, and is fast mal an educator.?Honoa istoes of the >ls last week olocted prln Prof. Daniel ?1, of Laurens ig a record as tb Chronicle. Col. J. T. Johnson Same of baseball at 1 ay was hit in the mot cutting his Up ho ?oveil bo sewed up. Col Jo] tense pain all thewayj ning. Yesterday he but his mouth was sol he could not talk.?Sf lo umpiring a Title last Fri by a fonl ball, that it bad to suffered in rae Friday eve* much better, swollen that tnnburg Herald. ison idly ?VqtortuiOi>i( to Richmond Re Jarllngton going will apply to un '??rsignedon Baturtl'M2**Mges. j?\ W. B.M.I., <r. B. OnKvys, ,TNO. M. HTJPQENS. bpwlngH, of ?nroy, 8. C, and Miss ILMcDanieflo* Laurens cbunty, rriod nt fto rc8i?on? <* the jer a*Ek?m la8t Weines* Tw rolatlves andlntl _ie happy couplo vkere [lately after the cere led tho Port Royal and a train for Troy wlforo ,\huh- home.?Honea rd of Pensions has sot List as to those in* it Class, Among the 1 class in this county i?8ton, James Ham, ".Goodman and James jSrll be a consldera Jnd for the other is are not completed, fcthc $90.00 will be md not distributed jdf.o j. j. Norton, home, Walhalla, H be greatly la th at of an honest sat gallantry.? riment of Rifles, ?wounded. He ttha Campbell .this county, lular young married to Ue belle of Stvwood, on Inrnftlclent ffMpI this 8.veVo cor wT>VVlSER -otttJV)r a e? record the Ml which oc il8 city on the rood Christian illnos8 with fremalns wero Ietery on Sat of the family ve little chil warm sympa >f friends, to 'was much en jhardson. tty to chronicle tho PTs most estimable lady, at ic in this city, after a pro [lness, at noon on tho 17th in was characteristic of this tan that she was uncomplaln ce her Illness with Christian fortitude. Mrs. R ic hard ly idow of the late R. E llant soldier of the 3d jerved as Clerk of the in the years in |ng tho war. Shi. ")r. James Dillard, imily prominent as independence.? to Southern wo rominent Individ tho most dis Noveraber last ififth year. At )urso of friends is on the 18th 'ist in the city i sons, Messrs. Richardson and Hard, who in to tho sincere 'community. ian. dement exercises at we find the following me doing themselves and Ttion honor. In declama the contestants were W. #7of Laurens, subject,- Death lonedict Arnold; W, B. Knight, lern Chivalry; B. F. Roper, Un Natlonal Acquisitions. Among 30 graduating with the degree of A. B., we find William Pearle Coker. On the roll of distinguished students: W. P. Coker, L. D. Pitts, B. F. Roper. Mr. W. P. Coker was awarded the McMillen Gold Medal for best decla mation in Collegiate department. W. B. Knight receiving "Honorable Men tion." We are glad to glean these names in the front ranks from the Greenville Dally News and we have no doubt others in the long list of "hono ra'tit*" belonging to Laurens escape us, as their residences are not identified in the reports. Park Holmes. Rev. N. J. Holmes, now of Green ville a native of and formerly a prom inent citizen of this city, has done a most gracious benefaction to his old home. He has donated for a city Park the necessary lands and the spot se lected Is most perfeotly adapted for the Furpose, and most happily located.? ust East of the P. & w. depot a small and limpid stream supplied by many beautiful springs empties into the lit tle river that winds around the town. With hill and dale, and undulating ground, covered with dense and native treos and dotted with those living fountains, we have tho lovely spot which must be known as Park Holmes, and for whloh the olty and those to come after must be thankful to thoir Sracious benefactor, Those who know [r. Holmes and his high and generous nature will not be surprised at his munificence and consideration for the Eleasuro of those who love and regard im so highly. With the taste and oare we anticipate the city will bestow It can be made an idoal and beautiful retreat. Annual Report Of the Treasurer of the Board of Trus tees of the Laurens City Schools from April 1st., 1895, to June 22, 1890. Balance last report,.I 10 11 Received of Coonty Treasurer, 8,484 18 Received Incidentals, Tui tion, Etc.,. 468 80 Total.13,903 09 Paid Teachers salaries. $8,469 35 Paid Sundry expenses including ' WXa7j? Etc. 403 47 ?#,872 82 Clinton Locals, Mr. Cad M. Bailey, who recently graduated from Davidson College, ar rived at his homo hero Saturday. Miss Jennie Nash is home from Converse College to spend the summer vacation. Mr. Clande Nash arrived home yes terday from Wofford College. Messrs. John H. Peake and Eb F. Copeland are homo from Erskine Col lege. Miss Mary Bailey Is homo from tho Lucy Cobb Institute, Athens, Ga. Student L, D. Bray left last week for Paris Mountain, where he will take a special course in Theology, under tho able tutorship of Rev. N. J. Holmes. President W. R. Riohey of the Lau rens Telephone Exchange, came down on Monday to assist President Biakely In adjusting the Clinton 'phones. Miss Janlo B. Duckett, who has been teaching in Virginia, for tho past sev eral month*, arrived at her home here Tuesday?Clinton Gazette. A Card. To The People of Laurens County: It has been said that I ought to with draw from the Senatorial race as Col. Irby has withdrawn from the race for United States Senator. In my an nouncement I propose to stand by Irby because he was the exponent of straight Democracy. He has withdrawn and I still stand on the same platform I did in the May Convention, for straight De mocracy, and a united people. I also propose to abide the decision of the peo ple at the Democratic primary. Conse quently I am in the race until the close of the polls on the fourth Tuesday in August, and hope to be in it on the first Tuesday in November. Alex j. Smith. Irby?8 Withdrawal. Senator Irby, as ho withdraws from the Senatorial race, carries with him to private life a large share of publio respect. He is stronger in defeat th?!\ he nas over been in victory. It is due to the fact that it was not in him to de mean and humblo himself constantly before a bullying boss that his retire ment is forced. Tho man in Irby has como out. Some of, us have opposed him, sharply, acrimoniously. Now wo are ready to lot bygones be bygones. We believe that In this withdrawal he has acted with dignity. An exhibition of spite at his old friends might have been pleasing to us of the opposition but it would have only provoked a sneor at Irby's expense. Senator Irby has risen higher In public life than he can hope to rise again. The chances aro a hundred to one against his returning at any time to tho senate and a smaller offiop vould have nothing to tempt blm. The chance is before him to win the regard of his own peOpu "Q a private citizen. Ho has made a good start. We wish him well.?Charleston Post. The death ot that gallant comrade and veteran, General I. G. McKissick leaves the position of Brig. Gen. 2d Brigade S. O. Division U. C. V. vacant. Gen. Mc Kissick was unaminiously chosen at the recent Charleston re-union. It is pro bable that the place must soon be filled by election. The name of Comrade B. H. Teague, of Alken, was suggested at tho Charleston re-union as a Comrade enthusiastically interested in the cause, but he gallantly declined to enter the race against the gallant incumbent. I now beg to offer the name of Comrade B. II. Teague for the distinguished place. He served as a private in Co. "B" Hampton Legion and surrendered as a mere boy at Appomatox. ? B. W. Ball. Resolutions of Respect. * At tho June meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society tho follow ing resolutions wero adopted: Whereas, our Heavenly Father has been pleased to remove forever irom us Miss Mary Greer, a devoted mem ber of our society, therefore bo It Resolved, By the members of above socloty that wo feel profoundly be reaved In tho death of one so tenderly endeared to us all. We cannot ade quately express our sadness and sorrow In the presence, of this sudden event which takes from the walks of life and from our Missionary cause, one so young and so lovely; one whose young and Innocent life was so full of hope and promise. We, as sisters, mourn for hor as a loving, beloved member, whom wo shall soo no more on earth. Resolved, That a blank page In out* minute book be ascribed to hor mem ory. Resolved, That wo extend to her be reaved parents and family our slnooro sympathy with thom In their great bereavement. Resolved, That a copy of those reso lutions bo sent her parents. Mrs. m. A. balle, Mrs. C. D. Mosklev, Mrs. A. F. Sherard. Committee. Christian Advocate please copy.- ? Duncan's Creek Church. This venerable church, organ ized in 1766 will be 180 years old this summer. For nearly three years Rev, W. 8. Bean has been preaching to tho congregation which Is scattered far away from the old stone church. It is a beau tiful situation, on a hillside, sur rounded by other ranges of lofty hills, while the creek flows through the valley between them. It Is ex pected that a meeting will be held there this summer, in August, pro bably, to commemorate the attain ment of the venerable age of 180 years, and to reVive the historic memories of the old church. We would be glad to get from any one sketches of any of the families once associated with the church, the earliest settlers, the places where their descendants have scattered, and any information which would throw light on the early days of the church. The Presbytery which ordained Rev. John Newton, the first settled pastor in Georgia, met in this church. Borne of the first elders were native Irishmen who had received ordination in Ireland and were elected elders at Dun can's Greek. Any contemporaneous history, old letters or records of any kind which might be used in this connection would be gladly ob tained, and the editor would use them carefully and return thom jo the owners. The elders think* that the first Records of (be Church have been lost, as the only records now In their possession go back in the beginning of this century. The Clinton church is a daughter ol Duncan's Greek, which is stated in Dr. Howe's History of the Synod to be the first church organized west of Broad River. Let all interested help us to make this a memorable occasion, and rovive an interest In the memory of the fathers whose piety founded this sanctuary lu what was then a wllderness.-South orn Presbyterian. A Correction. In the Annual Honor Roll published last week I by an oversight left the following names off In the Ninth Grade: Annual Roll, Ella Roland; Distingu ished, Lou D Hudgena. J. B. Watkins, Supt. .. , _ f 1 1 '** i HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK IM AND VHOUND THE CITY. Mr. Laurcng Pitts, a student of l-bt-a* man is home for vacation. Hon. J. T. Dunoan was in the olty on Sunday. (Jon. Farley arrived in the city on Sunday. Senator A. O. Fuller, as one of the Trustees, attended the Commencement Exeroises at Winthrop. , Professor Thos. F. Jones has charge of important branches in the Summer School, now in progress in the city. Mr. W. L. Gray, an alumnus of Wof ford attended Wofford College Com* mcncement. A wator tank to hold 50,000 gallons has peen built near the junction of the P. R. & W. C. Rail roa/Ts. Complaint of lice upon the cotton is general and it is thought that serious urt is being done the crop. Senator Tillman is at his homo, Trenton, in old Edgefield, "don't you know." Mr. and Mrs. Preston Wilkes, of Charlotto, N. C, are visiting relatives here Cleaveland and Carlisle are off At lantic bar fishing?pestering the "den izens of another sphere." Miss Hardin, of Spartanburg, was thu guest of Miss Mary Camp during last week. Miss Addio Cannon, an acknowledged belle and beauty of Concord, N. C, is in the city visiting at Dr. W. C. Irby's. Mr. Luther Roper attended the com mencement exercises of Furman Uni versity. Miss Emmie Jones is visiting Miss Louise Joynes in Columbia and attend ing the commencement exerclsos of the South Carolina College. > The city cemetery has been put in careful and neat condition by the la* dies with the assistance of the city counoil. Mrs. Dr. H. K. Aikon, of Laurons, and Miss Mamie Williams, of Nash ville, Tenn., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Alken, Jr.?Chester Bulletin. Juno Number of "Products of tho Plodmont" has reached us and the leading article "Bimetallic Prize Com petition" is a valuable paper. Misses Louise and Llllie Vance havo Eono to New Port, T6nn., to spend tho eatod term with their cousin, Miss Hattle Young. Wofford Collogo Trusteos honored themselves In honoring Rev. John 0. Wilson of tho Southern Christian Ad vocate with the diploma of D. DV The fruit crop may be set down as a failure in this part of the country and as indifferent In the most favored? Save the blackberries, If you are whe. "ALaurens county Reformer" In tho Columbia Register of Juno 16th nom inates Judge O. G. Thompson, for Congress from this District. Mr. J. N. Wright 1b now Freight Agent of tho Soa Board Air Line. His energy, tact and popularity will carry him to the topmost round in Rail Road work. Miss Mamie Clardy'a school at Rock Bridge will close on Saturday tho 27th with interesting exorcises?including a picnic .Let all attend and bring bask ets. Messrs. H. Y. Simpson and C. C. Feathorstone havo filed their pledges as candidates for the Sollcltorshlp of tho 7th Circuit. Thero are flva othor Richmond8 in the field from other counties. At the St. Louis Convention, South Carolina was represented as follows on the committees: Permanent organiza tion, T. B. Johnston; Rules, Robert R. Moorman; Credentials, J. H. Fordham; Resolutions, W. B. Crnm. Again we urge our democratic friends to look carefully to the matter of registering. Postpone, and it can not be attended to in a decade. Don't allow yourself disfranchised by your own carelessness. We are requested to state that there will be Ice cream and refreshments served at Mrs. Murphy's residence on Friday evening next, the20th inst., for tho benefit of Rocky Springs Church. Tho public are cordially Invited. Tho city was full of farmers on Sat urday ana they report tho crops clean and well advanced. The early and now fruiting corn has suffered In some sootlons for want of rain. Gardens have greatly suffered. Jeweler Johnson has offered a gold medal for the best declaimer of the Graded Sohools, at the '97 commence ment. Let other generous merchants imitate Mr. Johnson and offer medals for the best performances in other ex ercises. The Port Royal and Western Caroli na Railway, has been re-organizod un der the name?Charleston and Western Carolina. Mr. J. O. C. Fleming, of this city, is one of the corporators of the newly organized company. The annual basket picnic at Babb's Meadow on Reedy Rivor about two and a half miles south-west of Merna, will occur on July 4th. Several disting uished speakers are invited to entor tain the crowd and a pleasant timo is anticipated. Tho public is cordially invited to attend. Lot every body come. Col. Marion Saundera. Sheriff of Sum ter county, died at his homo In Sumtor on Wednesday last in tho 56th year of his ago. He served in the war in Co. G. the Hampton Legion Infantry, and surrendered at Appomatox as a ser geant. He was a true soldier, gen erous godtleman and will bo laraontod by surviving comrades. Senator Irby's doollnatlon was the sensation of Thursday and much dis cussion of what was to happen, who would be candidates, and what tho days would bring forth until to-day, when tho book is sealed and only thoso can run in the domooratlo primary who have filed pledges to abide tho rosult and support the nominees. The Cadets of tho State Military Academy are spending two weeks in camp life and drill at Sumtor, S. C. It givoB us exoeeding pleasure to note that our young friend John Ballo of Laurens, leads his elasB, a largo and splondid one, Tho boys will befur loughed at the expiration of two weeks. Sheriff McOravoy returned from Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday last with Pierce Anderson, who by the zeal of the Sheriff had been arrosted in tbat olty. Anderson is a colored boy eighteen years old who killed Martin Pasloy another colored boy in this olty in Ootobor last?-tho instrument of death being a pistol. Capt. .Too. W. Lanford. of Lanfords, scud us" threo llco infostcd stalks of cot tori. Thoy are marked 1, 2 and 3 with the vermin in various stages of devel opment. On stalk 3 tho ravage shows tnb loaf with holes, fading and other eadonoes of want of vigor. With tk v?Hble weather svo think the peat will I -l^SntHU-Al>T-i-*M_:) ri r I t.hfy ill ant Hi. vntii? ?I... J CROSS HILL NOTES. The exhibition at the close of the term of the Cross Hill High School be gan on Thursday night, 4th of June.? The exorcises consisted of dialoguos, charades, recitations and music. On Friday, the 5th there, were some exhi bition of the children as to their stu dies and followed by a most admirable, well chosen and well delivered address by 0. 0. Featherstone, Esq. Then came the picnic dinner, whioh was fully equal to the reputation of Cross Hill In that line and you know that the reputation of Cross Hill for good eating is of first-class order. After dinner Rev. J. F. Jacobs made a mo?t admirable address on the subject of "progress." He handled his subject well and was listened to with interest by the audience. On Friday night the exercises were very interesting consisting of dia logues and short dramas and drills by the pupils and fine musio. Tho muslo was presided over by Miss Thersa Davenport our own accomplished mu slolan. The Prlnolpal then made the announcement of prizes and the first prize was awarded to L. F. McSwain.? The second to Miss Annie Grant, the third to Miss May Parks. Thus closed a yoar of prosperity for Cross Hill High School. We havo had fino rains and crops are looking well. ? ECRIDE. BARKSD ALE'S. J. W. Duvali left a few days ago for San Antonio, Tex. W. Boosh Knight and Ben Par rott are homo from Furman. Miss Sara K. Knight and sister, Lulu are home from Rollins, Va. Mrs. M. A. Knight is thought to bo improving. J. W. Wishers little boy who was ho seriously burned some time ago is better. Mrs. W. B. Putman, of Gray Court visited relatives here last week. Miss Mary McCarley, of Ora, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Garrett some time ago. - 'vV. A. Garrett c?ys that he did not know that wild* chorry would kill a cow but positively does know it now for the other day he threw some to ono of his flue Jerseys and she died in thirty minutes after taking it. Readers of The Advkb tirer you had better put this down in your diary. Crops are looking well especially cotton except where it is attacked by lice. W. P. Garrett who has been teaching at the Columbia Business College is at home for a rest. S. Walter Garrett Is attending the summer school at Laurens. Mr. Editor, come up this week and we will give you a mess of roasting ears. Parks, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Garrett died on the morning ot June 4th. The burial services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Parrott who made a most beautiful and touching .talk, after which his remains were Interred in Highland Home cemetery. God in bin Infinite goodness and wisdom sent his angels to pluck this tender little human flower to bear it home to him who gave it, there to bloom again through eternity. Weep not dear parents for little Parks Is wait ing on the other shore to welcome you. Wo can hoar no sound of his littlo prat tle, From morn until night, As tho quiet days go by. No moments of compulsion, No scattered broken toys, His little garments aro uovor soiled or torn. But aro laid away for ever, Just as they last were worn. BlLl-y BARfcOw. EDEN DOTS. Mr. Charlie Brooks and his sis ter, Miss Sallie have closed their respective schools and are now en joying a vacation at home. Our neighborhood Is now bright ened by the presence of Miss Es telle Babb, who has been attend ing the Graded Schools In Laurons. We expect soon to have the pleasure of seeing Miss Emma Owens, who is now attending tho Greenville Female College, back in our neighborhood again. Tho Eden Literary Society had an interesting debate on the B'gi-i of the 6th inst- Mr, Jourt Brooks, of Laureus, has kindly donated a large lamp to this Societv and the Society has purchased a other, so we are not troubled for lack of light. Mr. Hossle Mahaffey, one of our most promising young men, is at tending tho summer school for teachers in Laurens. Prof. J. E. Alexander hos given his school a vacation, but will begin again in a short time In order to finish out his term. Tho Rabun Creek Sunday School is preparing to celebrate Children's Day on the 4th Saturday in this month, June 27th '96. There will be recitations, speeches and music.? As the exercisos aro expected to continue longer than a half day, there will be dinner on tho grounds. Mr. W. E. Mahaffey has a very promislog water-melon patch. Wo seem to be needing rain. Gar dons and upland corn are suffering. Cotton is looking well. You Know. Bo Sure You Aro Bight And then go ahead. If your blood is impure, your appetite fall ?nS? your norvos woak, you may be suro that Hood's Sarsaparll'la Is what you need. Then tako no sub stitute. Insist upon Hood's and only Hood's. This Is the medicine which has the largest sales in the world. Hood's Sarsaparilla is tho One True Blood Purifier. Hood's Pills are prompt, efficient, always reliable, easy to take, easy to operate. For tho next sixty days wo will soil at greatly reducod prlcos sovoral lote of summer olothlng. Call oarly and got cholco. J. R. MiNTER & Son. Uo to Jamieson's for a good pair slip pers cheap. 15 cents ginghams going at 8 cents at Jaroieson's. 38 cents will buy a neat slipper for ladies at .fftniieeonrs. See Jamieson's line of summer cloth ing before buying., A Free Trip to Harris Mihla. I will pay tho rail road faro from Laurons to Waterloo and return for f?artlos visiting tho Springs, Tlckots obe socurod on Saturday good to re turn on Monday. Call on Agont of the P(. R. & W. C. R. R. for tickets. <, y J. T. Harris. Juno 16th, 189tfv-4t. A FAILURE! This time a large paper concern has gone down. We secured? 100 Reams Note Paper, perfect, white, ruled goods, ('>' ,. pounds to the ream, at? 50 cents on the Dollar, and offer it to-day at these matchless prices: 1 to 5 quires at 5 cents per quire 10 " 20 " "4 " " " 20 " 40 " " $% *' " " As to the quality, see for yourself? there is 2,000 quires pvletl up in the cen tre of our store. To merchants, to teach ers, to all who use writing paper, this is the chance of a life time THE Laurens Drug Co., Near Post-Office. Ben L. Pardons was shot and killed by Clarence Long Monday near Woodruff. A negro reported that he and Parsons were riding on a wagon and meeting Long, Par sons requested him not to interfere with his hands any more. Long said he would if he wished to do so. They began to quarrel and Parsons dismounted. The negro said he went on, but hearing a shot in a short time he returned and found Parsons dead having been shot by Long. Perry Long married a widow Drummond, Parsons mar ried her daughter. 8o Clarence Lon? was a half brother of Mrs. Parsons, being the son of Perry Long. There was no eye witness to the affair. Long says that Parsons attacked him and took his gun from him and fired it off and then thrashed him. After that Long says he re-loaded hi? gun and when he got It ready Parsons made for him again when he shot him.? There were several persons work ing on tho farms a few hundred yards away. Some of them heard only one report of a gun; others think they heard other shots.? Parsons was shot in the' heart.? Long was arrested and lodged in jail Tuesday.?The Spartan. List of Lotters Remaining in tho Post Office at Lau rens, S. O, unclaimed, for tho wook ending June 22, 1806. B?Bull, P Wj Bean, Thomas, L; Blackston, Ohas A. C?Crout, Miss Lula B; Clifton, Mr. J?-Johnson, T L?Little, Mrs. Mary. P?Powell, J H. R?Reynolds, Chap, Mrs. FOR TUB WEEK ENDING JuNB 16. B?Border, Miss Cornelia; Byrd, Char ley; Crow, MIsb Mary Cain, Hugh. P?-Dandy, William: Denning, J W. E?Earnest, W J. H?Harris, Miss Mary; Hamilton, Iflmery. L?Love, John. M?McDaniel, Darling; Millan, Mrs. Lance; Miller, 1) M ; McClarke, Colin. P?Porter, J Pj Pinson, J A. W?Wilson, Mies Lizzie; Williams, David. Persons calling for any of above let ters will please say, "They are adver tised. T. B. Obbws. P. M. Business Notioea. Buy tho Mason Fruit Jar for thoy aro the best from Dr. B. F. Posey's. R. & G. and Feather Bone Corsets from 40 cents up at Jamieson's. *A25 cents summer silks going at only 15 cents at Jamieson's. 44 cents summer silks going at only 25 cents at Jamieson's. Sco tho paper lead poncils?-perfect points?clean hands?no ktiifo noedod to sharpen. Pencils revolutionized. Prize 5 cents at The Laurens Drug Co. We sell warranted shoes from some of the best manufactures In thetlnitod States. / J. R. MINTER Sf BON, The Leading Candidate. Mr. W. H. Ellerbe 1? the leading eandidate among the Tillmanltea, for the post of Governor. Our esti mate of Mr. Ellerbo Is that a colla tion on his part with the "ring" Is Eosslble. It Is possible that ho may e badgered and driven into a nar row vindlctiveness against the anti Tillmanites. At the samo time, we are satisfied that Mr. Ellerbe has not as yet made any compromising pledges to any body. There are certain strong elements of man hood In him. He is inoapable of the servility which it is possible for some Tillmanite governors to exhibit. It is not unlikely that Mr. Ellerbe will have a fine opportunity If he will stand squarely on his merit, making humiliating conces sions to no faction or party, remain ing not loss faithful to Tillmanlsm than he was, in the same self-as sertive independence, it is more than possible that he will not only be elected Governor but will enter the office with the respect and good will of the whole people of the State. A better man than Mr. Ellerbe may yet be announced, but with the present field and at (he present time our personal confidence in hi m Is sufficient to enable us to say, In spite of the fact that he has been labelled the "ring candidate," that he is the best man that has been named. Whether later on wo can say thie, is another and very dif ferent matter,?Charleston Post. Purify your blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla, which will give you an appetite, tone your stomach and strengthen your nerves. Attention Veterans! A special train to accommodate tho Veterans and other friends who wish to attend the Re-union at Richmond June 30 and July 1 and 2 will leave Monday, June 29th: Abbeville, 5.28 a. m.; Greenwood, 5.50 a. m.; Cross Hill, 6.17 a. m.; Clin ton, 7.26 a. m.; Carlisle, 8.22a. m.; Ches ter, S.55 a. 2Jt C?tawba7 9.35 a. m,; Mon roe, 10.17 a. m.; arrive RichrAoad, 7AQ p. m* This will be known as the "South Caro lina Veterans Special" and will bo ac companied by one or more representa tives of the S. A. L. An opportunity will be given those going this route to return by Norfolk by the James River. Special coaches will be provided for the different Camps of division. J. T. ANDERSON, J. N. Wbigiit, G. P. A. S. P. A. DON'T STOP TOBACCO, How To Cure Yourself While Ulng It. The tobacco habit grows on a man un til bis nervous system is seriously affect ed, impairing health, comfort and hap piness. To quit suddenly is too serverea shock to the system, as tobacco to an In vo.iiterate user becomes a stimulant that his system continually craves. "Baco Cairo" is a scientiQc cure for the tobacco habit, in all its forms carefully com pounded after the formula of an eminent Berlin physician who has used it in his Jirivate practice since 1872. without a ailure. It is purely vegetable and guar anteed perfectly harmless. Ynu can use all the tobacco you want while taking "Baco Curo." It will notify you when to stop. We give a written guarantee to eure permanently any case with three boxes, or refund the money with 10 per cent, interest. "Baco-Curo" is not a sub stitute, but a scientific cures without the aid of will power and with no inconven ience. It leaves the system as pure and free from nicotine astbo day you took your first chew or smoke. cured by baco-curo and gained thirty pounds. From hundreds of testimonials, tho originals of which are on file and open to inspection, the following is presented : Clayton, Nevada Co., Ark., Jan. 28, 1895. Euroka Chemical & Mfg., Co., LaCros se, Wis. ?Gentlemen: For forty years I used tobacco in all its forms. For twenty five years of that time I was a great suf ferer from general debility and heart disease. For fifteen years I tried to quit, but couldn't. I took various remidies, among others "No-To-Bac," "The Indian Tobacco Antidote" "Double Chloride of Gold," etc., etc.. but none of them did me the least bit of good. Finally, how ever, I purchased a box of your "Baco Curo" and it has entirely cured me of the habit in all its forms, and I have in crcaaOd thirty pounds in weight and am relieved from all the numerous aches and pains of body and mind. I could write a quire of paper upon my changed feelings and condition. Yours respectfully. P. H. Marbury. Pastor C. P. Church, Clayton, Ark. Sold by all druggists at $1.00 per box; three boxes (30 days treatment), $2.50 with Iron-clad, written guarantee, or sent direct upon receipt of price. Write for booklet and proofs. Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co., LaCrosse, Wis? and Bos ton, Muss. Registration Notice. The Board of Registration of Lau rens County will open tho books of Registration at tho following precincts for the registration of tho voters for Laurens County, at tho following times and places. Tho books will bo open from 9 o'clock, a. m., to 3 o'clock, p. m. on tho following days at tho following places: Langston's Church, Juno 29th. Sardis Church, June 30th. Clinton, July 1st. Cross Hill, July 2d. MooroB, July 3d. Tumbling Shoals, July 14th. Dials Church, July 15th. Youngs Store, July 16th. The books will bo open at Laurons, S. C, continuously for one week in each month, commencing on tho first Mon days in July, August, September, and tho first threo days of Octobor. W. L. Cunningham, Jared D. Sun 'van, A. Y. Thompson, Board of Registration of Laurons Co. NOTICE Tho Board of Trustoos of tho School District of tho town of Laurens hereby calls a public mooting in tho Court House at cloven o'clock A. M., tho 29th inst., of all those clti/.ons who re turn roal or personal proporty in said District for tho purposo of lovying a tax for tho support of tho Olty Graded Schools the noxt scholastic yoar. O. D. Barksdale, Soc'y of Board. June 11th, 1890?2t. Executor's Notice. All persons indobted to tho ostato of the late Samuel Loaman will mako payment to the undorslgned and ah porsons haviug claims against tho os tato will prosont thorn to tho under signed. M. A. LeAman. Exooutor, Jntie 5, 1896. DR. W. H. BALL Candidates' Column, i FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Tho friends or Prof. W. T. Mo Elroy respectfully nominate hirn as a competent and suitable person to represent Laurens county In the House of Representatives, subject to the Democratic primary. DEMOCRATS. I want to be a member of the South Carolina Legislature foi one term, and announce myself as a candidate for said position, as a free silver candidate, subject to the action of the primary election. J, H. Abercrombik. The friends of O. P. Goodwin, knowing bis loyalty and zeal for TiIIinun-Reform principles, and re cognizing his fitness, suggest his name for the Lower House of the General Assembly, subject to the primary election. * TILLMAIS DEMOCRATS. FOR SOLICITOR. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for re-election as Solici tor of this Circuit, and pledge my self to abide the result of the Dem ocratic primary. O. L. Schumpert. 1 ThoB. S. Sease, Esq., of Newberry, is hereby announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the 7th Judicial Cir. cuit and is pledged to abide the re suit of the Democratic Primary Elections. C. P. Sanders, Esq., of Spartan burg, S. C, is hereby announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Sev enth Judicial Circuit, subject to nomination by the Democratic elec tion. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Solicitor of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic pri mary. " - ? ?4^-,.'?.. ? * H. Y. Simpson. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Solicitor of the Sev enth Judicial Circuit of South Caro lina and pledge myself if elected to perform the duties of the office im partially, faithfully and fearlessly. My candidacy is subject to the ac tion of the Democratic party. * CoLK L. blea8e. I want to be Solicitor of the Sev enth Circuit. I pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic Primary election. * C. C. Featherstone. FOR CLERK OF COURT. This is to notify my many friends of Laurens County that I am a can didate for Clerk of Court, and promise to submit to the action of the Democratic primary. * W. P. Turner. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of Court for Laurens County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic primary. * J. H. WHARTON. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the offico of Clerk of Court for Laurens county, subject to the Democratic Primary. John F. Bolt. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court for Laurens county at the ensuing primary election and pledge myself to abide tho result of said election. * J. H. COPEliAND. FOR SHERIFF. At the solicitation of maio friends, I announco myself a can didate for Sheriff, and will abide the result of the Democratic pri mary election. * G. Pet Smith. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff for Laurons county subject to the action of the Democratic primary and I want all the votes I can get. Respectfully, G. S. McCRAVY, FOR TREASURER. The friends of Capt. A. E. Nance announce his namo to the voters of Laurens county as a candidate for. thojoffice of Treasuror fully aware that his competency for the position could not fail to give sat isfaction to the whole people of the county. Friends. I want the Treasurer's Office; Will abide the Primary. B. W. Lanford. Tho friends of T. S. Langston respectfully announco him to the Democratic Voters of Laurens county, a8 a candidate for Treasur er, knowing him to bo fully com petent for said position. Subject to the Democratic Primary. * Friends. To the voters of Laurens County: I announco myself as a candidate for tho office of Treasurer of Lau rons County, and pledge myself to abide tho result of tho Democratic primary. James W. Henderson. Tho many friends of W. E. Cook, of Youngs Township, knowing him to be a man of good moral character and fully qualified to dischargo tho duties of county Treasuror, would rospect fully nominato him a candidato for said oflico at tho noxt olection, subject to a Democratic Primary. * FOR AUDITOR. I respectfully announco mysolf to the voters of Laurens county ns a candidato for tho office of Audi tor. To all those who will glvo mo their support I pledge mysnlf to labor for the best Interests of all the people. I further plodgo my. self to abide the result of tho pri mary. * * W. sanford k'nioiit. i I respectfully announce that I will be a candidato for tho offico of j County Auditor, subject to thai choice of the Democratic voteriM tho ensuing primary. jffl * Jno. % VltM fett^, friends* of R. W. Nie? ?kitlileut of bis compoteiiB Hh^^y* a candidate f?| FOR SUPERVISOR. This is to inform my friends and the voters of Laarens County gen erally that I am a Candidate for Super visor, subject to result of Democratic Primary. * A. F. Coi.KM AN. The friends of Capt. James Dow ney respeotfully submit his name to the voters of Laurens county as a oandidate for the office of Super visor, and pledge him to acquiesce In the result of the primary. FRIENDS. I announce myself as a oandidate for re-election to the office of county Supervisor, and respectfully ask the people of Laurens County for rv* election in order that I may carry' out my plans and the public work of the county, believing that in so doing the voters will enable me to loave a record for the public good for which the entire county, irres pective of factious will bo proud.? Subject to aotion of the Demooratio primary. R. P. AD AIR. FOR THE SENATE. I announce myself as a candidate for the Senate and I will abide the decision of the people at the Demo cratic primary. * Alex. J. Smith. 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