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HOME AFFAIRS. THE BEC02D OF LAURENS UP TO DATE. SEPT. 89. Job printing a specialty at this office. Old papers for sale at this oflico cheap. Look in on us and pay your subscrip tion. Snow throughout New Hampshire on the 23d notwithstanding Bryan was on hand. Mrs. Wistar Wright and children will leave this weok for ClemBon Col lege, in the Mechanical Department of which Mr. Wright ha9 hold a posi tion for some time. The friends of Mrs. Wright and her charming sons anl daughters regrot their departure exceedingly. A great deal of cotton is bolng mar keted at this place from Laurens coun ty. Bring on your cotton and we will insure you tho highest market prices. ?Honea Path Chronicle. A first rate place to sell?but not as good as Laurens, mind. Miss Emmio Brooks and Mr. Jack Spearman of Cross Hill wore married at the homo of the bride on last Thurs day evening. Tho brldo is a nieco of Mr. J. G. Brown, of this city and has numorous frionds in Laurens who wish her all happiness. Mr. Spear man is one of tho best known and thought of young men iu his section of tho county. At tho home of Mr. W. J. Wells yesterday afternoon at 4'oclock there was a quiet, thouerh happy marriage. The contracting parties were Miss Lila Wellsand Mr.Geo. H. Anderson? Dr. E. J. Forrester officiating. Tho happy couplo left on the Vostlbulo shortly after tho coromony for Lau rens tho homo of tho groom. Tho Journal cxtonds hearty congratula tions.?Groonwood Journal Sopt. 24. Change of Meeting. It was announced that Mrs. M. D. Wightman, President of tho Woman's Missionary Sooclety for tho M E. Churoh. South and Mrs. J. P. Camp bell, Missionary to China would hold a Missionary mooting in tho Methodist Church In Laurons, Tuesday, Septem ber 29th at 8 P. M. This appointment has been changed to Wednesday, Sopt. 30th, at 8 P. M. The public Is invited to attend. To Tho Ladles. To the Ladies of Laurens county and city: We will not have any special days for our opening of Millinery tin??. fall. Oar opening days are six days in every week. Our millinery and dreBs goods are now ready for inspection. Every lady in the county of Laureus and city are cordially invited to visit our store and inspect our line of above goods. We have the largest line of millinery and dress goods we have over shown. Many thanks for past patronage. Very Respectfully, W. A. JanTieson. What Will Happen. Ono solid car-load of Sunny South Stoves reached us Tuosday. See what did happen In tho way of improvements on them. 8. M. & B. H. Wilkos & Co. Wilkos pays tho frolght and kills competition. The Free Coinage Of Building Matorial goes on tho shops of H. E. GRAY & CO. Just rocoivod 150,000 Thousand Shingles, ono car of fresh limo, to say nothing of Sash, Doors and Blinds. Wo thank our friends for past favors and hope for their continued potronago. To our friends whose names are on our books, wo will ask prompt sottlomont as we have not on hand a sufficient vol umn of silver, gold or currency tc pay bills and keep tho wheel in motion. Rospoctfully, H. E. GRAY & CO. Laurons, S. C, Sept. 21,1890?3t Business Notices. For Sale?An extra largo feather bed. Apply at Advertiser ofllce. Wo bought a drummers samples of Hue extracts and are retailing them at wholesalo prlcos. Tho Laurons Drug Co. An Old Stalk Story, Which has been worn to shreds is that wo soil you as low as tho lowest. Tub Common Sense Story is to corao and soc what wo huvo, and tho prlcos. S. M. Sc E. H. Wilkos & Co. Wilkos ought not to pay the freight, but does. To arrive this wook one solid car load of those famous Sunny South, New Enterprise and Art Agato Cook Stoves sold by S. M. Sc E. H. Wilkos & Co. Also a full lino of heaters and Wilkes pays tho frolght. Lyons Tooth Powder and Odontino at The Laurons Drug Co. For Sale.?Incubator of 120 egg capacity for $12.00. Apply to Post of fice Box 71, Laurens, S. C. Sohool books aro moving off rapidly but wo are saving a few for you. Tho Laurens Drug Co. Why buy cheap stoves whon you can buy the Sunny Sonth, New Enterprise, which is positively guaranteed to givo perfeot satisfaction or monoy refunded at about what you pay for cheap onos. Sold only by S. M. Sc E. H. Wilkes St Co. Everybody likos nice soap. Whlto Roso Glycerlno No. 4711 is made in Germany and is delightful. Wo sell it close by the box of 3 cakos. The Laurens Drug Co. Do you havo that tired fooling after each meal? If so como and buy one of onr Sunny South Stoves and you will never bo bothorod any more. Its a a pleasure to cook on one of them. S. M. Sc E. H. Wilkes Sc Co. Have you seen tho Lancer Matchos? We consider them tho best made. 200 in a box?3 boxos for 5 cents at THE LAURENS DRUG CO. If you want a nice-fitting, nobby suit of clothes, go to Minter Sc Son. "A Bridal Present" selectod from Wilkes St Co's nice stock of Wodgo Wood China, Bohemian Glass, Jet Black Chinas, Roman Gold Lamps. Dresdon China Chamber sots, etc., al ways spokon of as the nicest presents givon. Hundreds of other nice things for present. Call and look before buy ing. S. M. Sc E. H. Wilkes Sc Co. COUNTY ALLIANCE MKETIN?. Tho quarterly meeting of the Lau rens County Alliance will meet with Shiloh A'.lianco on Friday, the 2d day oxt, at 11 o clock, a. na. oe is desired. All Al Reedy River Association. The Reedy River Baptist Association met at Bethel Church, near Prosperity, on the 15th instant, and continued In its 6oventieth session for three days. Thirty four churches were represented by fifty four delegates and among the visitors present wore: W. W. Keys, of the Baptist Courier; the Rev. J. L. Vass, of the Connio Maxwell Orphan age and the Rev. R. N. Pratt, repre senting Furman University and the Greenville Female Collegev Tho ses sions were devoted to discussions of re ports on ohuroh work and election of delegates to tho Stato Convention. An important action was tho applica tion of nineteen churohos to bo dis missed in order that a now association could be formed. The Association had grown to such an oxtont that this ac tion was considered necessary, and it was so ordered. Tho churohos dis missed are: Beaverdam,Boulah, Durbln Creek, Chestnut Ridge, Friendship, Hlgh'and Home, Lanford, Laurens, Mount Olive. Mount Pleasant, Poplar Springs, Princeton, New Prospect, Rabun Crook, Union, Upper Duncan's Creek, Waterloo, Warrior Creok, Mt. Gallagher. Tho new Association will bo in Octobor. The following were elected dologatos to the 8tato Conven tion1 J. D. Pitts, Joseph A. Martin, J. B. Parrott, G. A. Wright, A. H. Mar tin, J. R. Leavel, J. W. Blanton, J. D. Mahon, G. C. Riser, I. M. Smith, J. S. Drummond, G. W. Sholl, C. H. Roper, J. E. Johnson, M. W. Rankin, W. H. Pin80n, B. L. Hondorson, B. F. Corloy, P. J. M. Osborne, J. T. Llttlejohn. G. A. Wright was oleoted dclogato to tho Southern Baptist Convontlon with J. D. Mahon as alternate Tho Association will meet at Cross roads Church In September, 1897.? News and Courier. Gray Court Stock Show. Mr. Editor:?Please allow us a littio ?pace iu your valuable columns to put in a word for our coming Stock Show which will be on the 8th and 9th Of Oc tober. We are not sparing any pains or money this time on our grounds or buildings, but are determined to make this show eclipso anything we have ever had yet. We are making arrange ments for your comfort as well as for everything else. We havo two wells of good water on the grounds for the bene fit of all. The ladies department has been over hauled and there can be no damage to any exhibit in that denattment. We hope the ladies far and near will biing out all they can and help us out in tbis department. This show is not con fined to this section, but would be glad to soo people from all parts of this or any other county. The races this time will be worth see ing. Somo of as fast horses as thoro are in the Stato arc ontorod for thorn. There will bo no inconvenience ingot ting from the depot to tho grounds and back, as theie will bo conveyances to meet each train and don't forget the date 8th and 9th of Octobar. A silver cup will bo awarded to every ring oxhibit. 0. C. W. In Memoriam. Died September the 9th, 189G, Arthur Johnson, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Johnson, just nineteen years and two months old. He was sick three weeks and not a murmur was made through his Bickness. Ohl dear sister weep not for him. May God comfort the be reaved parents and speak peace to the mourning brothers and sisters and all tho sorrowing relatives and ft lends. Arthur thou hast gone bofore us, And thy saintly soul has flown, Where tears aro wiped from every eyo And sorrow is unknown. And whon the Lord shall summon us, Whom thou hast left behind May wo untainted by tho world As sure a welcome find. May each like thee, depart in peaco, To bo a glorious guest Where tho wicked cease from troub ling And the weary aro at rest. Lettie. Ladies don't forget to see Jamleson's Btock of millinery and dress goods be fore buying. .1 nnicrion'H is the place to buy a hand some hat cheap. See Jamieson's line of trimmed felt bats for only 25 and 50 cents. Jamieson's is selling a beautiful line of trimmed hats in felt for only 52 cents. Clippings from HoncaPath Chronicle. Miss Iola Machen is spending awhile with her brother, Seab Machen of Laurens. W. G. Garabrel, of Greenwood, pa-sed through hero last Sunday on his way to his old homo at Prince ton. R.A.Monroe and family spent last Sunday with relatives at Princeton. J. P. Elledge a prosperous farm er of Austins, Laurens county, was here Saturday with a load of ecltou. IIo reports good times across tho river. Miss Nora Sharpe, of Sullivan's, Laurens county, was hero last Saturday visiting her brother, W. C, Sharpe. Sho was accompanied by her cousin, Miss Kilgo. "Litttc BiTty Ball" is rathor a hot potato and hard to handlo, Oh, Stato? ?Edgeflcld Monitor. Tho Chorloston Post ha9 boon shov ing In some hot curves to tho Colum bia Stato. Bill Ball pitches all va rieties?oxcruclatingly not and paral izlngly swift. Got a good eyo on you, Brother Gonzales, olse Billy will fan you out.?Edgofleld Monitor. Miss Boatrico Nolan, of Laurons, Is the guest of Miss Adolo Dunoo. Miss Nolan is a charming young lady who mado many friends whon sho visltod thl8city last summor.?Sumter Watch man and Southron. Hon. Frank B. Gary,-it is announcod, will bo a candldato for tho Speakor shlp of tho I louse, whon the Loglsla turo moots In January. To the Baptist Churches of Lau rens County. Wednesday after the first Sunday in October next was the day fixed for the organization of a new Asso ciation. Let the churches wiehing to enter this new organization send their delegates to this meeting. The delegates representing the var ious chinches at the last meeting nt Laurens will be eligible, inasmuch as this is an adjourned meeting of the former one. j. B. Parrott, Moderator. B. L. Henderson, Clerk. BRISK WEATHER, BRISK TRADE-BACK TO COLLEGE ?TO MORROW EVENING'S LECTURE. This is Opening Week. Now is a good time to subsorlbe for The Advkrtisbr. Mr. Laurence Pitts has returned to Furraan University. A few residences are still going up more of them are needed. .Miss Ida Adams, of P'edmont, is vis iting Mrs. J. D. Adams on Main Street. Remember your subscription is due, and The Advertiser is in straits. Albert Todd, Perrin Minter, John Ferguson and B. A. Bolt left yesterday for the South Carolina College. Dr. W. D. Ferguson returns In a fow days to tho Charleston Medical College. Wo are Bonding out our annual state ments of accoudts. Don't let them'pass unheoded. Mrs. J. T. Poolo visited Spartanburg during last week, stopping at tho Spartan Inn. Tho Prosperity Roportor Is now tho Prosperity Advertiser, D. H. Withor spoon, Editor. Miss Laura Irby will to Columbia this wook whoro sho w '1 become a student at the Collogo f< vomen. Now is the best timo foi merchants to mako known thoir choice and select stocks of merchandise. Tho next meeting of Enoroo Presby tery will bo at,Liberty Springs church, Cross Hill, this county. Miss Lutlo Jones returns this week to Nashville, Tennessee, whore sho Is a student at tho Poabody Institute. Mr. Enoch West went to Spartan burg during the past week, visiting a sick son. A meeting of Camp C. R. Holmes Is called for Saturday tno 3rd of October at Waterloo. The County Medical Association, Dr. W. H. Dial Its chief exocutlve pre siding, held an intorostlng mooting in tho city on yesterday. Tho Gray Court Agricultural Asso ciation have issued an interesting programme of tholr groat stock show which is announcod for tho eighth and ninth of October. *' Misses. Mame Ferguson, Lydo Irby and Grace Mooro wont to Clinton on yesterday to have a look at tho Or phanage Mrs. W. E. Lucas aftor spending tho summer at Saluda and Tryon Is again at homo to tho delight of her largo circle of friends. Misses Annie and Connio Simpson after a pleasant visit of three weeks to Mrs. Cresswell Garlington have re turned to tholr homo In Pendleton. Senator TUlman is at homo at Tren ton. He Bays that Evans managed his campaign like a youth in his salad days. Laurons is getting to bo large enough to draw good shows. Tho Opera House ought to bo occupied by a good com Eany, occasionally, anyway. What's ecomo of ontorprise in that line? Attention is called to tho change of dato of tho Missionary Lecture at tho M. E. Church from Tuesday night, Sopt 29th, to Wednesday night, Sept. 30th. Mrs. Sallio Young, of Cartorsvlllc, Georgia, and Mrs. John C. Davis, of Clinton, spent last week in town with Mrs. T. Ft Simpson and other rela tives. Keep In mind the Stock Show at Graycourt for tho 8th and 9th October. It will bo a delightful occasion for the ladies and gentlemen, and the thought ful Graycourtor8 will have everything in trim for everybody's comfort. The season for bird shooting is close until November 1st. A fino of ton dol lars for every bird shot before that day. If peoplo In this county looked aftor onforclng this law game would bo plentiful. A message from our young friend, W. S. Killingsworth, locates him at present at London, whonce ho will go to France and Spain, looking into tho fruit districts of those countries in tho intorest of tho large Fruit House ho represents in New York. Mr. Edgar Langstn, an employee of tho Cotton Mill, met with a sorlous and most painful accident ono aftornoon last week. His right hand was caught in a card machine and so crushed that it was necessary to amputate, tho thumb and first finger. At present ho Is do ing us well as his condition permits of. Dr. M. F. Kenoloy, the accomplished Veterinarian, will bo in this city dur ing tho early days o* next weelc and treat all horses and domestic animals that may bo brought to him. Ho will subsequently mako a tour of the coun ty. Wo aro glad to state also that he proposes to settlo In the county. The Port Royal and Augusta Rail road and tho Port Royal and Western ?the system from Augusta to Ander son and to Groonvlllo and Spartanburg via Laurons form ono corporation and John B. Cleaveland of Spartanburg is the Prosidont. Mr. J. O. C. Fleming, of this city, is a Diroctor. Miss Porrin Farrow loavos in a fow days to spend sevoral wooks with friends in Richmond. During her ab senco her position in tho Graded School will bo filled by Miss Suo Far row, who has been elected by tho Trus tees to fill any vacanoy which may arise during tno term. The oil men of this Stato had a largo mooting in Columbia on Thursday last. Tho Laurens mill was represented by Mr. R. H. Hudgons, the President.* Thero sooms to bo a scarcity of eoed, tho oil is not in groat demand and tho outlook is not bright. And pray what outlook is bright except Bryan's and tho silver mine owners? Answer, Mr. J. H. Kennedy, a promlnot farm or, two miles North of tno city, lost his gin houso and appurtonanoos, with t wen ty bale j of cotton by an accidental lire on Thursday last. A spark caught upon the roof and tho fire falling on tho cotton In tho houso oausod tho de struction. Mr. Konnedy's lo i- a thousand or twelve hundred dollars.? It Is a sorlous loss to Mr. Kennody who has tho sympathy of many friends. Whon tho "train from Columbia pulled in Saturday night it halted for a few minutes on the trestlo over the river while the porter called out Lau rons in order that tho passengers might bogin (o pull themeelve* to gotnor. Dave Holmes, colored, stood on the platform and being slightly muddled r.bout his bearings .stopped out and down somo thirty fdot. He escaped with ono leg broken in two s. Ho is reported to bo aNnatlvo , oL-Kowherry atttl ,hahd? of Editob Advertiser: The approaching State Fair bids fair to bo so successful one, that en quiries for slo3k accommodations come daily to the officials, indlcat Ing a deep Interest in having a splendid exhibition In all depart moots. To Induce an unusually large number of visitors and Increased exhibits, you are appealed to, to use your pen frequently th-ough your columns to that end. In the absence of an appropria tion by the Legislature since 1890, except tho $2,400 for 1890, the management has been forced to lessen the amount' of premiums prior to 1892, amounting before that time to $6,000 which went di rectly Into the pockets of farinors. By a united effort upon the part of the press and to friends of pro gress generally It is confidently be lieved the Fair of 1800 will be equal, if not surpassing all others In the past. Belying on tho patriotism and public spirit of which South Caro linians aro noted, success la as sured. Tho rates of passage for tho Fair as announced by the several roads will receive the immediate atten tion of the officials of the Society to the end that the rates ol 2 cents a mile for tho round trip may be secured. All persons wishing a premium list will apply to either of tho un dersigned. Respectfully, L. D. CHILDS, President. Thos. W. Holloway, Sec'y. TOMMY'S DISMAL OUTLOOK. Washington Evening Star. The son of a down-town mer chant was found crying when his father returned home. ?'What's the matter, Tommy?" asked the merchant. "I had a fight with Charley," was the reply. "Well, you ought not to fight.? It served you right to got whipped, I guess," said the father. "But I didnt't get licked. I licked him," sobbed the boy. "Well, what aro you ciyiug about then?" "Why, if I had let him Jick me he couldn't hurt. And I never thought about that,so now 1 have to fight his big brother, about my size, and I can lick him, and J'm going to, becauso I'm mad at him; then I've got to fight tho blggost brother, and he's three siz^s bigger than mo and won't I catch it." And Tommy refused to bo comforted. Davis & Roper's Locals. Our Mr. Davis is now in New York, and we expect to cive our customers up to-date Clothing, Hats, Shoes Underwear and every thing in the gent's furnishing line. Goods are cheap and we expect to sell them cheaper. Wo dont put out catch adds, only advortise as we sell and what we keep. We are tho leaders in our line, and are in a position to give you the lowest prices. Honest goods at honest prices is our motto. Give us a call and look over our stock. Davis & Roper. Have you seen the water-proof Shoe? Every pair guaranteed. Absolutly water proof in laco and congross. The best winter shoe on the market for $3.00. Call and see them at Davis & Roper's. The beat line of Fall and Winter Shoes for women, and men children. Don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Davis & Roper. The famous little Giant School Shoe for children, the best wearer on oarth. Every pair guarrnteed at Davis & Ro per's. The best $7.50 suits on tho market, in all colors, at Davis A Roper's. See our lino of $5.00 suits. Davis oc Roper's. Boy's Knee Suits in endless variety. We are the leaders. Davis & Roper. Shoes to the ceiling at lower prices than ever. Give us a look. Davis & Roper. Latest blocks in Hats now to be seen at Davis & Roper. The best $1.00 suit of underwear ever shown at Davis & Roper. For Nobby 8uits that wore made to fit see Davis & Roper. Our buyer is now in New York. Come see what he has done at Davis & Roper. We are at tho hoad of our class, and expect to stay there. Davis & Roper, The Famous Clothiers, The only daily newspaper in South Carolina openly supporting Palmer and Buckner is tho Char leston Post, edited by W. W. Ball, who is ono of tho most brilliant writers in the State. Ball of the Post and Gonzales of the Columbia State, are having somo interest ing financial discussions and thoy both seem to bo well matched.?Man ning Times. Mr. T. C. Lucas, who was recent ly licensed to preach by the Dis trict Conference at Landrum.mnde his first effort In tho Hnrtsville Methodist church last Sunday.? Tho subject of "Entlro Consecra tion" was discussed in a manner which would have reflected credit on a preacher of many years ex perience. It is evidont that Mr. Lucas has a bright futuro boforo him as a minister of tho Gospel, and his many friends wish him overy possible success In this, tho noblest of all callings.?Hartsville Messenger. Tho doath of T. R. Gibson American consul at Beiruth, Syria, Is greatly regretted. Mr. Gibson was one of the most popular nows paper men in this section of the South and at hi t old home, Aug usta, everybody loved him.?Char leston Post. Weekly Excursions.-' Commencing Friday, August 28th, the S. A. f.. will operatespocialwookly excursions to Portsmouth, Va., and re turn at following rates and conditions: Greenwood,.$9.00 Clinton. 8.00 Tickets to bo issuod Fridays only. Good for roturn passage up to and In cluding five days from date of sale. T. J. Anderson, a. p. a. J. N. Wright, t. r. a. Schedule C. N. & L. Railroad. The new schedule on the Columbia Newberry A Laurens Road wept In effect last Thursday and runs as fol lows: No. 62. Passenger from Columbia, arrlvesafj?M?n% 1:16 p. in. Nqyflfl^Hnser, leaves Laurom C>entleuien of the Jury. The following is a list of Jurors drawn for the Ootobor Term of Court: William A. Simpson, E. T. Gwiu, S. S. Boyd, J. S. Davidson, J. M. Donn, John Stone, R. A. Nash, W. H. Piuson, B. W. Dav enport, Thomas J. Hughos, Blu ford Putman, William C. Stewart, Willis H. Hellams, M. L. Bullock, B. E, Leonard, Thomas J. Weath ers, W. T. Dorroh, Joseph Pineon, J. Wilson Blakoly, W. J. Ander son, P. W. Madden, Joseph H. Suljivnu, S. J. Glenn, Robert Wham, James W. Bolt, R. L. Mears, Lowis Aberorombio, W. B. Parsons, George A. Sponoo, James H. Epps, J. G. Loner, Belton Ow ens, Anderson Aberorombio, James E. Martin, P. B. McKolvy, J. D. Saxon. LI8BON. Messrs. Guy Smith and Leap stratt, of Augusta, Gn., arc visiting the family of Col. A. J. Smith. We aro glad to see that time is dealing gently with Guy and we extend to him and his friend a pleasant fort night. Mr. L. 0. Wharton will go back to Augusta with tho young men. Mr. T. S. Toaguo und family did move tothociiyof Madden's and we miss them so much, but our loss is Maddens gain. I would like to suggest to somo-young lady this being leap year, that Mr. Stokes Teague is keeping bachelor hall at his father's old home and It would be a good llmo for somo young lady to come and take him in or let him tako hor in. Miss Mattio Teaguc gave a Lawn party last Tuesday night and all attended had a delightful time. Mr. Walter Wharton and family will movo down soon as he is fast improving and wo will bo glad to welcomo him in our midst. Wo are pained to stato thatCapt, W. N. Wharton fell from his buggy near Maddens Station last Monday on his way homo and was seriously hurt and was carried to Mr. T. S. Langston's. Since our last letter to your valuable paper to have had a de lightful rain and it was bully needed, so those that had not sown turnips could sow, turn stubble, sow barley, ryo and oats and wo farmers can do our work with a little moro satisfaction since tho atmosphero has been cooled. F. LONG BRANCH. The political atmosphere has be come so calm in this section that one could hardly tell that there had been a primary election In two hundred years. And we sigh for a land where they don't occur ofteti er than that. Mrs. Margaret Franks and little Willie, son of Bee Bailey, aro both quite sick at this writing. The patrons of the Long Branch School have recently had their school house coiled and floored, and Miss Ruth Todd has tho school going again. A certain drummer of the city of Laurens, and by tho way, a wid ower, is making frequent visits in this section; oflener, wo think, than our country merchants need to recruit their steck of shoes.? Will somo one rise to explain. This weather is so hot and dry that the cotton will soon all be gathered, and as we have live good gins in our section, it will all bo ready for tho market in a few thvys. A?Ml_all at tho rate of 1G to I. \ SL0CUM Gh.son. October\Ladlcs Home Journal. Among ils'many strong, attract ive features, the October Ladies Home Journnl presents the open ing chapters of Ian MucJaren's new story, and one of the best that ho has written, "Tho Minister of St. Bede's;" fgnaco Paderewshi's long promised composition for the piano, a minuet--"Menuet Moderne;'' and Albert Lynch's "American Girl"?a dlsfinctivo characteriza tion of young American woman hood, by tho famous French artist Which is shown on the cover. Of exceptional interestvlso la Hamlin Garland's article on the cliif-dwell ers of tho southwest, who under tho apt caption of "The Most Mys terious People in America" ho de scribes, and tells of their home-life, customs, religious rites, etc. In "Tho Most Luxurious City in tho World" John GUmer Speed pre sents a surprising array of statis tics showing tho vast sums spent on luxuries and necessities, amuse ments, churchos and charities in a single American city. Edward W. Box makes a clever rejoinder to tho authors who claim that our literature lacks vigor and force because everything written must be smooth and ptoasant to plcaso young girls. Mr. Box also decries "talking shop at home" and points out tho valuo of laughter. Ex Prefiideot Harrison's "This Coun try of Ours" paper deals with tho. Secretaries of tho Navy and of the Interior, and pays high tribute to theoflicers and seamen of our Navy. Dr. Parkhurat forcibly discusses "Tho Young Man at Play," empha sizing tho value of hoalthful diver sion. Lilian Bell tells "How Men Fall as Lovers," in her character istically bright vein, and the con clusion of "Tho, Experiment In the Cloister" Is reached. A drawing, by W. L.Taylor exquisitely Illustrates Virginia Woodward Cloud's poem "The Mother's Song1' and M. Wooli's "Littlo Comedies" consti tute a page of humorous interest. Mrs. Garrett Webster writes on organizing and conducting "Wo men's Ohorusos" and John Spar rowhawk presonts a practical and illustrated paper telling how to make "Dlvana and Cozy Corners." " A Boy's Booksholf," by Thomas Wentworth Hugginson, namos-and comments upon tho best ono hun dred books, by American auth .rs, for hoys. There aro articles also upon plant culture, dresses and of varied household interest besides the usual departments. Tho Octo ber Journal uniquoly answers every requirement of a family magazine. By The Curtis Publish ing Company, Philadelphia; one dollar per year, ten cents per copy. Jamieson's shoo for *1.00 is the best shoe on the market. Don't lall to try pair. Our solid button shoe f?*f vvuu wm vvw.r tlio batttlo of ballots nox *. Novomber is being dobatcd cvorywhoro Wo oonfoss to an admiration lor t <e new man from Nebraska who has tho courage of his couvictions and the brnins to de fend his principles. But no nnittor which side wins this country will lot stand still or go backwards. Tho fam the faotorlos and tho mines will still yield their in croaao to reward honost toi , and only tho chronio croakers or tho instating idler havo time to wasto in tolling ol? the aw ful things that aro always "going to hap pen." Tho oauso that is right will provmi in the ond and tho othor side will join in sustaining tho vontict. We are liko tho noxt pre ldont In ono respect?wo hnyo many y -od things to give away. Mere are a few of them : 400 page, cloth bennd, blank books Ledgers and Drys, regular prico $1.00 now 60 conti'. 500 pago Manilla Daj Books, reg ular price 50 cts, only 30 cents. Cloth bound Pockot Memoran dums, old price 10 cts, now 5 cents. Ponstnffs straight, rod 10 cts a dozen. 129 (littlo soiled) School Books all kinds, from { to I less than catalog prices. Perfumed Crabs Eye? 10c boxes, ? cents. Japaneso Tooth Brushes, regular price 15 cents, now 10 o?nts each. Tan Shoo Polish 10 cents. 150 pcs. Sheet music, popular songs, words nud music complete? to bo given away. Thoro aro many oilier things wo will bo glad to show you and remember its "your money's worth or your money back and no questions asked" that brings so many peoplo to tho Laurons Drug Co., f?tf* Store near Post Office. List of Lcttcrr. Remaining in the Post OHico at Lau rens, S. C, unclaimed, for the week ending Sept. 28, 189G. B?Brittain, Thos. R , Bussv, William ; Brown, Goo. B: Blaksly. WO. C?Orout, Miss Lulu Bell. D?Dial, Bill, col., Dorr, Laurence A. F?Felix, Rev. M L. G-Gary, WaBh. II?Harris, P W. I? Ivoy, O E. J~~Jaekson. W A; Johnson, Rettie. M??M?cro Miss Sallie Lee; Madden, Perry. N?Nelson, Harvey. O?Owingp, DD. P?Potman, Lee . > R?Reedy, R. S ?Stell, A W; Sampson, Stove; Tmith, Miss Lula. FOK THE WEEK ENDING SEP. 21. "A?Armstrong, D D; An LI, Miss An na; Allison, Tola. B?Bell, Miss Lovoy. C?Cort, Rov. E H. F?Foster, Albert. G?Goodman, A 11. II? Henry, Robert, cel.; Halolson, J K. J?Jonos, Miss Hettic. K?Knox & Pallium. L?Littles, Mrs. Mary E. M-Mills, F W: Milam, J W. It--Rogers, Miss Viola; Reeder, Miss Sarry. S?Sanders, Miss llotsy. T?Thompson, James: Thompson, Miss B L. W? Wallace, Charlie; Williams, Mrs. Matilda. Persons calling for any of above let ters will please say, "They are adver tised. T. B. C'.itws. P. M. NOTICE ?TO? Tax Payers. Treasurer's Ofricb, Laurens C. II., S. C, Sept. 28th, 1896. PI ft Books for the c ollection of St and County Taxen for the Fis cal _ycar commencing November ist, 1895, will be open for the col lection of eaid Taxes from the 15th day of October to the 31st day of December, i896. Tho Levy is as fallows: State Tax,. 1.? Mills. County Tax,_ 2| 11 Railroad Tax, . . 3} *' School Tax, .... 3 " Total,_ if? Mills. Special Levy Lauren a Graded St:hool,M4Mum. I Mill Special S? New York AT YOUR Doors! Wo have put forth our best effort this Fall, and we are now prepared to prove to you that we have the l irgest and most complete stock of? CLOTHING, HATS, and SHOES. ever shown in Laurens. WE ARE THE LEADERS. Nobby men's suits $5.00, *7.50, $10 and $15. See our $7.50 suits. They aro big values. In all cuts, sizes and colors. See our? FAMOUS BOYS' KNEE SUITS. LOWEST PRICES ON SHOES. The greatest $1.00 shoe on the mnrket. Neat woman's button shoos at 75 cents. Best lino of good wearing shoes over shown for the price. tu.vo us a look?no trouble to show you and give you prioes. We will not be undersold. DAVIS Sc ROPEH. r Motru fe of Juli" occurr? I" Memory of a.\? fag' uly lui fiU The angeX^ I came an visited our W,^M? .Jook for precious one/inj;,.^ j,^ JTvenly cho| my dear m?thcr. **or three Jot months sh suffered Ytpry muci though sh. bore it all wTfh^xsUrll tian rcgisiation, ever exclaim in] that whd'bet* time came to die sill was rcatf .and willing to go. All that lo/?g hands and physician! could <J the Lord saw best, anc' she w/taken from us. While oui heartsArc sad, yes doubly sad, it il hard A give up one who was sc dear Joving and kind to us whiW in thp life, and so dear to us whib in tiy lonely grave you sleep. ar mother we know that yot carnot return to us, but by BVXCt assurance we ban go to y] *Hao Lord has removed a kind ar loving wife, a deaV and lovid mother, and a kind and generous friend into a highen clime than this. Mv iloar mother so nei.r my heart, That nature BeeniB to bind, It uriovos mo so for you to depart From one that has been eo truo and kind. My loving mother, my best friend, The dearest of my love; The time has boeh sweet l'vo spent With you, You seeaicd a harmless dove. Yes, I know you cannot come to me, While ii grieves my l.'cart; Though I e.ui go to you, dear mother, Whoro wo shall never part. Dear ono clothed in white linen, And walks the stieete of gold; Oh loved one safo fovevar 1 U thy Savior's fold. Yes, we lay your garments by That you oaco wore, And think in the sweet byo and bye, Wo .shall meet on that beautiful shore. Faro well 1 dear uiotho;*. farewell 1 Thou art waiting in that City, Where the saints and angola wait, And I'll k tow ilio de n-esl mother When I reach the pearly gate. I .I II.A. Owlngsvllle, 8. C. DON'T STOP TOBACCO. . How To l ure Yourself While Using It. 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