The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, October 13, 1896, Image 3

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HOME AFFAIRS. TBK RECO HD OF LAUKENS VP TO ^ ?ATE, OCT. 1?. i ? Job printing a specialty at this office. Old papers for sale at this office cheap. Governor Evans is expected to nomi nate* some one for the position on the board vacated by Mr. Allen. It ie sug gested that Col. J. D. M. Shaw, of Lau rens will receive the appointment.? Governor Evan* was not seen about the matter to-day, as he was at the meeting of the sinking fund commis sion moat of the day.?-Newa and Cou rier. Col. Shaw is a good man for the place and the interests of the State will be in safe hands should his large homo in ^torests not demand all his time. The Books of Registration olosed a week ago for this year except as to youths to come of age between this and election day. The qualified elec tors are: ' White.2,622 Colored. 350 2,972 The number of colored may not be oxact but tho above are about the figures. It is estimated that not ex ceeding fifty white voters failed to register. Karle and Evans received a fraction over 2600 votes in the recent primary, probably twenty-five colored democrats voting. The Chain Gang. Tho conclusion of the Grand Jury ?that the convicts have been inhumanly "treated was reaohed upon sucu evi dence as was before them. This evi dence is necessarily ex-parte or one sided. Tho present Supervisor is a most conscientious man andithe young guarJ, Mr. Milamof high character.? A moro full investigation would pro bably have led to a differont conclu sion. Wo learn that Mr. Chesterfield McDaniel, Jno. R. Boyd and James Downey from their own personal ob servation will testify to the human and proper treatment of these convicts. Short of Water. Spartaaburg is a mighty county and loads all the rest in tho matter of mills and cotton factories. On one of the streams is a grist mill and higher up on tho stream is a cotton mill. The ^wator supply is scarce and the cotton mill people, at nightfall, close up all tho passages for water and sot It going in the morning. The water reaches the corn mill at about 0.30 in tho morn ing, whon the wheels can go 'round.? And now the corn and grist men, are asking an injunction against the cot ton mon to prevent them from staying tho waters, and tho Interesting ques tion was argued before Judge Gary at his chambers hero, on Saturdav last, by learned Spartanburg lawyers. In tho meanwhile there is no lack of an other kind of mountain waters in all thoso Spartanburg rogloas. See Jamie son's all wool home made Jeans for only 25 cents, worth and sell ing elsewhere 33 and 35 cents. Ladies caps and jackets in latest styles and lowest prices at Jamieson's. Too much Clothing. We are over stocked on Clothing. It must be sold. See us for Clothing before buying. We will save you money. At Jamieson's. Organs and Pianos. I do not bog beg any person to buy of mo, but if you value pour dollars, I * will positively save you many of thorn on tho price of a piano or organ. See my Organs and guaranty. They talk. Call at my photograph studio, over Bank of Laurons. Don't buy un til you see what I can do L. A. McCoUD. If you want a good shoe for $1.00 Jamieson's is the place to go. Yon can not beat Jamieson's shoe for $1.00. You will have to start soon to beat Jamieson's on shoes. 75 cents will buy all solid leather but ton shoe for ladies at Jamieson's. To Parents. A thorough system of Graded Schools has been established at Cross Hill, S. C. Board and tuition rates are reason able. Instruction ie thorough. All Sarents desirous of giving their chil ren a good education are invited to correspond with H. Z. NABOBS, Principal. G. W. Hanna, Pros. Board Trustees. Oct. 6?St. Business Notices. N?tige.?I have six acres of land on Todd Avenuo for sale. Terms easy. Oct. q-2t. N- B. Dial. Wo bought a drummers samples of line extracts and are retailing them at wholesale prices. The Laurens Drug Co. An Old Stale Story, Which has boen worn to shreds is that we sell you as low as tho lowest. Thb Common Sense Story is to come and see what we have, and the prices S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Wllkos ought not to pay the freight, butdoes. Lyons Tooth Powder and Odontine at The Laurens Drug Co. School books aro moving off rapidly but wo aro saving a few for you. The Laurens Drug Co. Why buy cheap stoves when you can buy the Sunny^Sonth, New Enterprise, whioh is positively guaranteed to give porfeot satisfaction or money refunded at about what you pay for cheap ones. Sold only by S. M. A E. H. Wilkos Sc Co. Everybody likes nlco soap. White Roao Glycerine No. 4711 is made in Germany and is delightful. We sell It cIobo by the box of 3 cakos. The Laurens Drug Co. Do you havo that tired feeling after oaoh meal? If so come and buy one of onr Sunny South Stoves and you will never be bothered any moro. Its a a pleasure to cook on one of them. S. M. Sc E, H. Wilkos St Co. Have you seen the Lancer Matches'? Wo consider them the best mode. 200 in a box?3 boxes for 6 oonta at THE LAURENS DRUG CO. If you want a nice-fitting, hobby suit of clothes, go to Mintor Sc Son. "A Bridal Present" soleoted from Wilkes Sc Go's nice stock of Wedgo Wood China, Bohomlan Glass, Jet Blaok Chinas, Roman Gold Lamps. Dresden China Chamber sets, etc., al ways spoken of as the nicest presonts given. Hundreds of other nice things for present. Call and look before buy ing. S. M. * E. H. Wilkes Sc Co. Litest blocks in Hats now to bo aeon at Davis Sc Roper. The best $1.00 suit of nnderwear ever show n at Davis Sc Roper. Ou r bnyer is how in New York. Come see what he has done et Davis A Roper. The best $7.50 suits on the market, in all colors, at Uavui & Roper's. Bo0llck~-Bulllvaii. Mr. and Mrs. Oharies W. Bostiok, who were married in Lau renn Wed nesday, left yesterday for Waehington ?nd other Northern cities, when' they will remain a week or ten days, re turning to this city where they will permanently reside. The attendants who accompanied the groom from this oity have returned and report an at traotive marriage ceremony. The Ceremony was beautifully and impressively preformed by the Rev. A. J. Stokes at the residence of the bride's father, J. D. Sullivan. Miss Blanehe Sullivan, the bride, was attired in an elegant traveling suit of brown trim med with brown and green lace. She carried a lovely shower bouquet of Cape Jasamines, roses and ferns and looked radiantly beautiful as she appeared be fore the preaoher. After the ceremony an elegant recep tion was given in tin- dining hall after which the bride and groom drove nway amid a shower of rice, and boarded a C. &. C. train at Laurens for Green ville. The presents were numerous and elegant, among them many handsome pieces of silver. The groom on his arrival hero was showered with congratulations by numerous friends and the bride was cordially welcomed by those with whom she will hereafter make her home.? Greenville News. Hr. Johnson Goes to Battle for Bryan and Democracy. Mr. J. T. Johnson, of this city, some time ago received notloe from the Democrrtlc Executivo committee that he had been chosen one of the cam paign speakers and that he would shortly bo apprised of his assignments. Yesterday ho recoived a telegram from headquarter-, that he was billed to speak at the meetings in West Vir ginia, Kentucky and Illinois, and loft on the north bound vestibule for West Virginia. He wllldelivor two speeches a day for six days in each of tho throo States. Mr. Johnson is thoroughly conversant with tho financial question and is a forcoful and convincing de bater. It is predicted that he will Erove himself a potent factor in be alf of the democratic party.?Spar tanburg Hora'd. A Family Reunion. The custom of families gathering at the old homostead is becoming far more common than it was in the past, and it is indicativo of a truer apprecia tion of family ties among our people. Ono of these notable ovonts took place on the 1st dav of October at tho residence of Mr. John Riddles near Lenderman, whoro was celebrated tho 51st wedding anniversary of his aged father and mother who aro living with him. Mr. Molmoth Kiddle and MIrs Elvira Wood wero united in wedlock by Rov. Silas Knight on tho 1st day of October, 1845, at tho home of tho bride's father, Mr. Jamos Wood, in Laurens County. Tho happy pair have resided in Groonvillo and Laurens counties ever since their marriage., and thoy are tho parents of seven children, all of whom aro married, and all reside in this county except one son, Jasper Riddle, who lives in Alabama. Tho otner children, with their husbands and wives met at John Riddle to commonorato tho joyous anniversary, and there were eighty of tho family present. Children, grand children and great grand-children gathered around a table, which was forty foot long, and enjoyed a sump tuous feast at the dinner hour. Some beautiful presents wore given on tho occasion, and all rejoiced at the oppor tunity of spending the day with this vonorablo couple. Mr. Kiddle is 84 years old and his wife a few years younger: May their last days bo their brightest.?Groonvillo Mountainoer. Col. J. H. Mountain assures us that \ the town of Garhngton to bo settled J and built by Wosternes, is 'booming.' A goodly number of prospective immi grants have already made application for lands and will arrive as soon as the colony company can get roady to re ceive them. It takes a good deal of Eroliminary work to build a town, and enco there is loss of talk and moro of action going on at Garlington just now. The roal material boom will sot in soon and then wc shall bo better proparod to toll our readers about It. ?Clinton Gazette. Pianos and Organs. McCord will soil you a first-class Piano or Organ cheaper than any other dealer. Ho has the State agency for tho leading manufactories, and no expense: common sonso would say, if you wish to save money, buy from Mc Cord. Those Pianos and Organs aro moth and mouse proof. L. A. MCCORD, Laurons, S. C. Attention is called to an explo sion of tho Spartanburg Herald reproduced in another column. With a question most portentous comes tho Herald to torment us; with a glare in its eye, with growl and a sigh, it seeks to roast Tho Post and conjures up the ghost of a lettor that was writ by Mc Kinley Bill, the cit, whom republi cans are runing, for whom Bryan is a guuing. Since The Horald would know why The Post would jnstify support John M. Palmer, let It listen while wo hammer into Its silly noddle, now crammed with rot and twaddle, this fact In a chunk Among the candidates, who are showing off their gaits, some are sane and some orratlc We support the democratic. (Tho Herald's drunk.) For what Mc Kinley may have said in a letter that is dead wo swoar by the beard of Uncle Sam that wo do not care a single free silver decimal fraction of a continental?irachm. ?Charleston Post. LONG BRANCH. Wo are pained to announce the death of Esther, the five year old daugther of Mr. and Mrs. Boo and Oora Bailey which occurred on the evening of the fifth Inst. Of a truth death loves a shining mark for to know littlo Esther was to love her. The spmpathles of the entire com munity go out to tho bereaved pa rents. Miss Mary J. T.:ylor had tho mis fortune to get her arm broken and her wrist dislocated at the same time. And Mr. Ohailes Q. Holland had his shoulder dlslooated. We aro glad to noto that both aro doing well at this writing. Married on tho evening of the 7th instant at tho residence of the bride, Mr. It. W. Willis and Miss Julia Leake, Bev, W. A. Clarke officiating. And may their shad ows never grow less. Miss Maggie Carter who has been visiting for the past two weeks In this section has returned to her homo at Chester. Miss Nora Bennett, of Slmpsou vllle Is visiting at J. T. Blakoloys. Mr. Charles Brooks has been elected principal of the Oak Grove to 1. Sjlooum GlI-son. DASHES OF INTEREST. REVIVAL SEK VICE*--COURT ENDS ?COTTON ROLLING IN. The State Fair at Columbia will have a thousand new attractions. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Feathers tone are visiting relatives in Anderson. Mrs. Annie Thurston, of Greenville, Is visiting Capt. J. M. Philpot. Charleston is putting the old "city by the sea" in great trim for her com ing Gala Week. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Owings of Clin ton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Watts. President J. B. Cleaveland. of the Port Royal and Western Carolina was In the city during last week. Mr. J. T. Langston, Jr., the liberal cotton buyer, with his family, is home for the season. Mr. and Mrs. Perrin Matthews of Enoree spent last Thursday with friends in town. Tho Presbyterian Synod of this State assembles at Orangeburg on the 27th instant. Adjutant and Inspector Gonoral J. Gary Watts was fn the city on yester day looking after our local militia. Tho Laurons Guards, our local milit ia Company has dissolved and sur rendered their guns. Thos. Wat sod, Populist candidate for the Vice Presidency is ill at his homo in Georgia. Hon. Stobo J. Simpson, of Spartan burg, an old Laurens boy, was In the olty during last week having business in the Court. Judge I. D. Withorspoon, of York, it is announced, will not be a candidate for re-election. There will bo no lack of candidates for the succession. The new dental firm of Connor, Albright and Wright will oeoupy ele gant parlors over Mr. O. B. Simmons' 8 tore. Mrs. Ed Burnslde camo down from Greenville last week to attend the wed ding of her sister, Miss Blanche Sulli van. Hon. D. P. Duncan is entitled to the thanks of our farmers for the persis tent and intelligent fight ho has waged in thoir interest against the Tie Trust. Attorneys A. H. Dean,of Greonvlllo, George* Mower aud Walter Hunt of Nowberry and Stanyarno Wilson of Spartanburg woro looking after the in terests of clients hero last week. Two white men woro convicted at the recent Court of violating the Dis pensary laws. In ono of these cases tho Jury recommended tho party to mercy, a fino of $100 was imposed, and a petition has gono to Gov. Evans to reduce tho fine. An improvement boing made on the outskirts of the publio square is tho renovation of tho ancient and in firm carriage shop standing behind Todd & Simpson's store. Mr. J. S. Bonnett is the owner of the building. Rev. John O. Wilson, tho accom plished editor of tho Southern Chris tian Advocate, on a bridal tour to Eu rope, is writing interesting letters to his paper. His last letter is dated- - mid-ocean. Mr. and Mrs.L. W.Slmklns were called to Nowborry on Sunday to attend tho funeral of Mr.Robert Moorman who lost his life by the accidental-discharge of his gun. Mr. Moorman was a brother of Mrs. Slmklns. Mrs. Slmklns has tho sympathy of hot* many friends In this sad Dereavement. It Is Gala Week all tho while in Laurens at this time and lasts up to Christmas. Just read our advertise ments and tako a look Into our sphsndid stores and you will think you have struck tho biggost Fair of tho season, and it will bo no idlo dream, but a glo rious reality. Chango that will hardly rattle [In your fob pocket will buy almost a wagon load. A great crowd filled tho streets and stores on Saturday, the colored cus tomers predominating. As a business day it was a success. The splendid stocks filling the shelves of our mer chants aro unusually attractive and enticing. Our merchants are anxious to soil. Road The Advertiser's ad vertisements. A savage North-Easter swept tho South Atlantic coast on Friday and Saturday last making It altogether un pleasant with us in tho interior and stimulating tho business of those splon did clothiers, Minter, Jamleson's and Davis and Roper's. Chill Novem ber's wintry blasts aro at hand and now is the time to barricade against thorn. Serviceshavo boon held in the Meth odist church morning and ovonlng for tho past weok. Thoy have had a good attendance, notwithstanding tho ex tremely busy soason, of oarnost, appre ciative hearers and much good is being dono. These services are conduoted by Rev. J. Barr Harris, of Rock Hill, a sweet singer, a consecrated and glftod young Christian, who in his oarnost work in many different places has been a power for good in tho hands of God. Great Gray-Court. Wo had hopod some good Gray Court friond would soud an account of thoir splendid Stock Fair hold in thoir' growing village during last woek. The Court. Tho Goncral Sessions woro closed on Tuesday morning last, tho homicide case of two negroes fixed for that day was continued on account of tho so rious sickness of a witness. On the same day the Grand Jury was dis charged having faithfully served for tho year. Thoro were few civil cases for tho Petit Juries and they wore dis charged on Weddosday at noon. At 4 P. M. on Friday, tho Judge had dis posed of tho Equity cases and tho Oc tober Term was adjourned without day. Judge Gary showed himself prompt to decide, and extremely cour teous and made a good im pre"sion upon our bar and people. His four years torm expires in 1897; ho will stand for re election before tho present Legisla ture and it is not probable that ho will havo opposition, our Court sits again on tho 2d Monday of February, 1897. A Bad Death. Again gloom Is oast ovor our com munity by tho sad doath of Mrs. Mittle Kennedy, wlfo of Mr. 0. E. Konnody, which ooourrod on the morning of Saturday last. Sho was tho daughter of Mr. J. Frank Henderson, a promi nent planter. Young and hopoful, a good Christian woman Dolovod by all,, nor death is a sovoro affliction to the many to whom sho was muoh endeared. She was twenty-flvo years old and1 leaves a dovoted husband and three children. Sho was buried on Sunday morning in the city eometory from the Baptist church of which she was a member, all of tho oity churches sus pending their morning sorvloos to at tend tho sad ooremomes. We are at the head of our class, and expect to stay there. _ Davis A Roper, PRESENTMENT. To His Honor Earnest Gaby, Pre HiDINO J?ttOB at the october 'J'khm, 1896: H The Grand Jury for 1896 beg leavo to submit the following as their final Presentment for the October Term, and for the year 1896: ist. We have passed upon all Bills handed to us at present Term. 2d. We reported at the Summer Term that we had carefully examined the County Offices and found them well kept and In a good condition. We have hot made another examination, bot inasmuoh as nothing to the con trary has been brought to our attention we presume that they are still In good condition. 3d. We have heard a good doal of oomplaint as the treatment of the Con viots worked in the County Chain Gang. These complaints led us to make an in vestigation and wo find some of the convicts have been inhumanely treat ed and the foreman of the Guard has been negligent of his duty. It is use less for us to say that common human ity demands that the eon v lot * recelvo proper treatment. We do not moan that they should not be worked hard and have tho best of fare, but we do think they should havo plenty of good, wholesome food, be humanely troatod and cared for. We recommond that the County Supervisor give this matter immediate attention. We have had a good deal of trouble with the cases for violation of the Dis pensary law. A good many cases that there is nothing in are brought into Court, and thus the Court is put to a great deal of unnecessary trouble, and the county to unnecessary expense.? We recommend that the State Consta bles be more particular in the future as to the class of cases they bring into Court. 4th. Thore is a good doal of com plaint as to tho fallue to enforce the Drainage law, especially on Boavordam Crook. Wo rcccommond that this law bo rigidly enforced. 5th. There aro some public roads in Hunter Township in bad condition and wo recommend that thoy bo given at tention at once. 6th. Our Poor House is in excellent hands. Tho matron is a good, pains taking woman. Wo find that sho has on her hands and has had for from three to six months, four helpless in mates, colored, who require her con stant care and attention. Sho has taken the inmates at $2.50 por head per month, which in our opinion it entire ly too small, especially for the help less inmates above montioned. We aro decidely of opinion that she should havo extra compensation and wo re commended that sho bo paid tho sum of Fifty dollars thorofor for services rendered for remainder of hor contract. 7th. Wo havo examined carofully tho Report of the County Superviser, hand ed us by your Honor, and so for as we are able to ascertain it is correct and proper. 8th. In conclusion wo desire to say that during tho entire yoar we have to tho best of our ability discharged the duies which havo devolved upon us. Wo desiro to thank your Horror and tho other Officers of tho Court for various ?ourteslos extended to us during the Term, and wo desire especially to thank your Honor for special courtesies ox tended to tho foreman and other mem bers of our body on yestorday. RoBpcctfully submitted. M. H. Fowler, .._Foromtfn. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Court of Common Pleas. Ella Owens, as an individual and as Administratrix of tho Personal es tate of Lunsen Owens, deceased, PlaintitY, against Sarah Ellen Owens, as an Individual and as Administra trix of tho personal estate of J. T. Owons, Columbus L. Owens, Euda Yoargin, Arthur R. Owons, Nyo Ow ons, Earlo Owens and Maud Owons, Defendants. Pursuant to adocreo of the Court in tho abovo stated case, I will sell at Laurens, C. H. S. O, on Salosilay in November, 1896, being tho sec ond day of the month, during the legal hours of sale, at public out cry, to the highest bidder, all that tract or parcel of land being and situate in the County of Laurens, Stato of South Carolina, contain ing one hundred and fifty-one Acres moro or less, bounded by lands of B. F. Garrett, Z. P. Garrett, J. H. Leake and others and known as the Toliver Robertson place. Terms--One-half tho pnrchaso money cash, tho remainder on a credit of twelve months, with in terest from tho day of sale, se cured by a mortgago of the premi ses and bond of tho purchaser. Purchaser to pay for paper?. If the terms are not complied with the land may be re-sold on the same day at tho risk of tho former purchaser. Tho purchaser may pay tho entire bid in cash if he so elects. J. II. WHARTON, c. 0. 0. p. l. 0. STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Laurens. Court of Common Pleas. J. H. Wharton, as c. c. c. P and o. I s., administrator, etc., ofJ.H. Irby and others, In Re G. M. Irby, a.M Executor of Wm. Irby, vs. Marcy VI. Irby and others. Pursuant to a docroe of the Court In tho above statod case, I will sell at Laurens, C. H., S. O., Salesday In November, 1896, the same being the 2d day of the month, during legal hours of salo, at public outcry to tho highost bid dor, nil tliat, tract or parcel of land lying, being and sltuato in tho County of Laurens, Stato of South Carolina, containing ono hundred and sixty acres", moro or loss, bounded by lands of B. F. Terry. Robert McDaniel, Jool McDanlel and others. Terms?One-half cash; balanco on a credit of twelvo months from dato of sale, with interest from date; credit portion to bo secured by a mortgago and bond of the purchaser. If tho terms of tho sale are not complied with the land may be re-sojd on tho same day at the risk of the former pur chaser. Purchaser to pay for pa lisbon. Mr. W. N_Wharton is suffering very much from a carbunelo In the back of his neck, and not being thoroughly recovered from his fall near Madden's station somo time back, makes the old gentleman very feoble. He is staying with his daughter, Mrs. Ballew. Mr. A. J. Smith had the misfor tune to lose ouo of his fine mares a few days ago. It Is oar sad duty to chronicle the death of little Maudaline Sul livan, Infant of Mr. nnd Mrs. F. M. Fuller, which occurred Oct. 6th.? Wo sympathize with tho fond pa rents in. the loss of thoir little dar ling. Miss May Hudgens, one of Mad den's charming and accomplished young ladies, spent last Wednes day with her prandpa, W. M. Wharton. Mr. Lee Young has just returned from a visit to his unele, Capt. Jas. Drummond, at Young's store. Mr. J. D. Watts, of Laurens, spent Wednesday with his friend J. T. A. Ballew. Mr. W. A. Wharlon'd furniture has been moved to his father's and he and family will spond a few days with frionds In Laurens, after which they will como to old Long Street to mako their home. We hear that Mrs. Boulware and daughters will make their home in your city in the near future Wo are sorry to boar it, as wo havo none to spare. Mr. J. L. Ballow.of Union, made a short visit to his brother a few day8 ago. We will ask Mr. Jack Davis to take a little trouble and look after the roads In this part of Hunter Township. Wo think there are some roads between this and the Waterloo Township Uno that havo no overseers, as somo of the roads are impassible. Mr. A. R. Holmes says ho expects lo go into stock-raising right next year, as ho can make more clear money oft' of stock than he can from big cotton crops. From tho looks of large fields of Bermada, it would pay many others in this soction to go into the stock business. CROSS HILL NOTES. The insatlato reaper death has been In our midst and cut down n bright and charming young lady. Miss Lulu Watts, daughter of Mr. E. O. Watts, Esq., died September 29th nil., after a brief illness. She was just budding into womanhood and the light of tho household and many relatives and friends mourn her untimely end. J. J. McSwaln has returned to the South Carolina College. Mr. 0. D. Nanco has returned to the Citadel Academy. Miss Lulu Loaman has gone to tho Duo West Femalo College. Miss Annie Laura Fuller has gone to Cuthbert, Qa., to College. Miss Annie Grant has gone to Nowberry to school. W. A. McSwaln has recovered from his injuries and returned to Saluda Old Town. Rov. Marion Dargan, of Green wood preached In the Methodist church on Sunday 27th ult. and ad ministered tho communion. Tho sermon was full of thought and the fine appearance and eloquent de livery of tho preacher made a deep and la-ling impression on tho con gregation. It will doubtless bo of sad inter est to some of your readers to know that Lucius S. McSwain is no more. He died at Seneca, S. C. on the 5th instant after u long nnd painful illnesii of 15 month?. Ho bore his suffering with the fortitude of a Christian and has gone home to rest. During tho war he served in the 01h_ Rsglmontj South Caro lina Orwalry, Co? C, Oapf. Good win. At tho close of tho war he took up tho profession of teaching and followed it with success in Georgia and this State. IIo leaves a wife and one child to weep over his grave. His many friends join in sympathy with them over their great loss. This community was sad when the Information wont out that John G. Turner was dead. lie died on the 10th instant after a lingering ill ness at the ago of 71 year.-3. John Turnor was a good man, an Intel Ilgent upright citizen. For over forty years ho. was a consistent member of Bothabara Baptist church, and by his lifo adorned his profession, IIo sorved his country during the war and was a faithful soldier. A largo concourso at tended his funeral at Bothabara. His aged wlfo and a large family of children and grand children are sorrowing over his grave. May ho rest in peace. Scribe. report of the condition of'| THE NATIONAL BANK OF LAURENS, At Laurens in the State of South Carolina, At the Close of BuBlaeoa, Oct. 6, 1S96. It Iv'lOl UK I ,S. Loans nnd discounts, ? S9,8o2 02 Overdrafts, soeurod, 105 05 U. S. Honcls to sueuro otrcuhv tlon, 1(5,000 00 Hanking-house, furniture, and fix tu roe, 8,001 56 Oilier roal estalo nnd mortgages owned, 4,982 60 Duo from Nationnl Hanks (not Reserve Agents) J-'52 82 Duo from Stato Hanks nnd Hankers, 501 20 Duo from approved reserve agents, 01 21 Chocks nnd other cash items, 1,408 20 Notes Of Other National I tanks. 1,1"(5 (HI Fractional papor ourronoy, nicklos, and cents, 00 81 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Spocio, (5,587 80 Legal-tender notos, 8,020 00 15,207 80 Kodomption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 por conti of circulation, 720 00 Total, $l!r>,lOi) 12 LIABIIjITIBS. Capital stock paid In, $ 03,000 00 Surplus rund, 12,000 00 Undivided profits, less oxpen h?h nnd tnxos paid, 604 07 National Hank notos outstand ing, l l,IOo (Hi Duo to other National Hank, 510 70 Duo to Stato Hanks and Han kor?, 270 08 DivldondH unpaid, 0?2 50 Individual dopOsltH HllhjOCt to check, 28,780 88 Tlmeoertlfloatosof deposit, 0,840 oo Hills payable, 5,000 00 Total, ?135,100 12 ST ATM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ) County of Laukkns. \ I, John Augustus Harksdalo, ('ashier of the abovo-nainod bank, do solomnly swear that tho ahovo statomont Ih true to tho best of my knowledge and boliof. John Aua. Hauksdai.k, Cashier. 8ubsoribod and sworn to boforo me, this 10th day of Oct. 1800. V. P. McGowan, Notary Public, 8.0. Corrkot.--AUosI : JNO. A. HAKKSDALK,) t. K, Tonn, v Directors. 3ruuson, j Our special!*' is having the best quality of drugs and chem icals for filling prescriptions, household recipes, and for other uses?we hunt tho world over to got them and never knowingly put in the other?cheaper kind. We don't do any more than right to the doctor, the sick one and ourselves in being thus careful. That's all we do. But we do it. Laurens Drug Co., f?kW " Store near Post Office. J. It. Ml NT KU & ST^SiJ?OMjS. Extending thanks to our many friends and customers for patronage, wo now of fer to tho public a largo and well-solcct ed stock of clothing, shoes and hats.? Many of them homo directly from tho factory, and can nnd will be sold ns lo>v as any goods of Bame quality in South Carolina. J. It. MlNTJBR & Son. Wo don't deal in shoddy shoes. All our shoos aro solid leather. See our stock before buying. J. R, Mlnter & Son. Wo sell the King and Jefferson Hats. Don't fail to sceuro one. J. H. Minter <k Son. We have a large lot in rear ot store, built At considerable expense, winch is free to our patrons and friends. J. R. Minter & Son . We have jti9t received a fine lot oj hand made shoos for gents and ladies. Wo invite a earful Inspection of same. J, R. Minter it Son. Messrs. Taylor and Knight are with us and will be glad to sen thoir friends. J. It. Minter & Son. Static ok South Carolina, Laurens Count)-. In Court of Common Pleas. J. Aaron Byrd, Plaintiff, against Carol^c Byrd, et al. By virtue of a decree of the Court of Common Pleas, in the above stated case, I will sell at Lau rens C. II., S. C., on Salesday in November, 189?, being the 2d day of the month, during the legal hours of sale in front of the court house door, to the highest bid der at said sale, all that tract of land, lying, being and situated in the county and Slate aforesaid, con taining Nineteen Acres, more or less and bounded by lands of Fow ler Park, B. J. Garlington and others, being the same land upon, which Aaron Byrd resided Jan. 7, 1888. Also, that Lot or tract of land, lying and being in Laurens County, State aforesaid, containing Eleven Acres, more or less and bounded by lands ofyL E\ Park and S. D. Gar lit.; ] others. Te?s Jasb. Purchaser to pay lti If the terms of the sales ot complied with, land will be rbiold 011 same or some subsequent Salesilay at the risk of former purchaser. Oeo, S. McOravy, Oct. 12, 18U0 Sheriff L. C. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to all land owners on Bcavcrdnm (/reek that all obstruction in the stream must be at once removed or the law will be strictly enforced against them. According to report of Grand Jury. R. P. AD AIR, Oct. 12, 1896' Supervisor. RANDOM SHOTS ?PROM W.G.WILSOH&CQ. 58-inch Heavy all Wool Cloaking, worth $1.25, at 75 cents per yard. 36-inch all Wool Serge, Blue and Black, at 25 cents per yard. 46-inch all Wool French Serges, Black and Colors, worth 75 cents, at 50 cents per yard. A full line Dress Fabries in rough effects from 25 cents to 75 cents per yard. See ?ho NEW BLACK GOODS just opened. 50 dozen Ladies Heavy Ribbed Under Vests?market value 40 cents, our price 25 cents. g0T Visit our NEW SHOE DEPARTMENT. No trouble to show Goods at W. 0. WIL80N & CO'S. Administrator's Notice. All poisons having claims against tho estate, of Joel E. Wileutt, do coased, will present thorn to tho un dersigned on or bo Tore October 31st or they will bo barred. P. B. WlLOUTT, Administrator. Oct. 2th, 1890. STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA, County ok laurens. Court of Common Pleas. E. M. Caine vs. T. L. Cooper. Pursuant to a decreo of tho Court in tho above slated case, I will sell at Laurons, C. IL, S, C, on Salosday in November, 180(5, tho sumo being tho 2d day of the month, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, all that tract or parcel of land lying, being and situate iu tho County of Laurons, Slate of South Carolina, contain ing Twenty-four and throe-fourth Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Pink Neeley, Mrs. Nancy Dendy and others. Terms?One-half cash; balanco on a credit of twelve months from date of sale, credit portion to bo secured by a mortgage, and bond of the purchaser. If tho terms aro not complied with, the land may be re-sold on the same day, with out, further order of the Court, at the risk of tho former purchaser. Purchaser has the right to pay bis entire hid in cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. H. WHABTON, 0. C. C. P. AND G. S, STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA, Lauruns County. In Court of Common Pleas. T1\C Ppoo'e's Loan and Exchange Bank ot Liui"ohs? *S\- Cr Bta?Uffs, vs. M... A. Langston, Defendant. Hy virtue of a decree of the Court in tho above stated case, I will sell at Laurons, O, IL, S. C, on Salosday in November, 180(5, being the 2nd day of tho month, during the legal hours of sale, In front of the court house door, tho following real estate to wit: all that tract, piece or parcel of land situated in Laurons county, Stato aforesaid, containing Eighty-eight acres, more or less and bounded by lands of James HudgenS, John A. Mad den, R. ?. Watts and others. Terms of Sale?One-half cash; tho balanco on credit ol twelve months, interest from date of sale, secured by a bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the promises sold. If terms of sale are not com plied with land will bo resold on same or some subsequent Selesday at tho risk of tho former purchaser, Purchaser to pay for papers. GEO. S. McUlUVV; Sheriff; L. C. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Laurents County. In Court of Common Pleas.?Order of Foreclosure and Sale. Joseph A. Balloy und P. s. Balloy, partners in trade under the name of M 8. Bailey & Sons, Plaintiffs, Against William II. Bryson and Robt.J.Bryson, Bryson, Defendants. By virtue of a decree of the Court in the above slated ea-o. I will sell at Laurens; C. IL, S. C., on Salosday lu November next, being the 2d day of the month, during the legal hours of sale, all that tract, piece or parcel of laud situated In ('ross llill Township, county and State aforesaid, con taining One hundred and forty? thron Acres, more or less; known as the John Bryson place, bounded on the North by lands of Win. II. and Whiter W. Bryson, K?st by hinds of Samuel Austin, South by lands of l);tvid Heed Estate and Wost by lands of R. A. Austin. Torms of Sale?One-half cash; the balance on a credit of twelve months from dato of .sale with leave to bidder to pay his entire hid in cash, credit portion secured by a bond of tho purchaser and n mortgage of the premises sold. If terms of sale are not complied with land will be re-sold on same or sonic, subsequent Salesday at tho risk of the forme* purchaer. Purohasor to pay for pa pars. QEO. S. McoRAVY, Sheriff. Schedule C. N. .& L? ltnilroad The HOW schedule en the Columbia, NeWbcrry & Laurens Head went into effect last Thursday and runs as lid lows : No. 53, Passenger from Columbia, arrives at Laurens, 1 :ir> p. m. No. 08. Passenger, leaven t?aureus for Columbia, 2 .10 p. m. DON'T STOP TOBACCO. How To Care Yourself While Using It. The tobacco habit grows oa u uiav un til his norvous ay.~ j'jm is seriously aivjot od, impairing health, comfort ahd hap* pino33. To quit suddenly is too servorea shock to the system, as tobacco to an in ventorato user becomes A Btimulant that his system continually cravos. "BaOO? 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MOCK, County treasurer, Sept. 28, 1896? tf 5o Per Month or 60i; Per Year Guaranteed to All Investors on Investments Both Large and Small when made with BROKERS IN ? Slocks, Bonds, Griiin and Col (011, 40 and 12 Broadway, New York Citv. P. 8.??Pooplo who de.dre to havo a steady and sure Income on a small or large investment, send for our explan atory olroular, mailed froc. May 2t>, 1800 -6m J. W. PARK, Attorney at Law. Laurens, - - South Carolina. ti./i' Special attention given to tho In veatlgatlon of titles and collection of [claims.