The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, October 13, 1896, Image 4

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HOME AFFAIRS. THB RECORD OF LAURENS VP TO ^ DATE, OCT. 18. Job printing a specialty at this office. Old paper* for sale at this office oheap. Governor Evans is expected to noral nate*some one for the position on the board vacated by Mr. Allen. It is sug gested that Col. J. D. M. Shaw, of Lau rons 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 most of the day .--News 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 *fc toreste not demand all his time. The Books of Registration closed a week ago for this year except as to youths to come of age between this and eleotlon day. The qualifled elec tors are: ' White.2,622 Colored. 360 2,972 The number of colored may not be oxaot but tho above are about the figures. It is estimated that not ex ceeding fifty white voters failed to register. Earle and Evans received a fraction over 2000 votes in the recent primary, probably twenty-five colored democrats voting. The Chain Gang. The conclusion of the Grand Jury that the con vlets have been inhumanly treated was reached upon sued evi dence as was before them. This evi dence is necessarily ex-parto or one sided. The present Supervisor is a most conscientious man and^the young guarJ, Mr. Milam of high oharaotor.? A more full investigation would pro bably have led to a different conclu sion. We learn that Mr. Chesterfield MoDanlel, Jno. B. Boyd and James Downey from their own personal ob servation will testify to the human and proper treatment of these convicts. Short of Water. Spartanburg is a mighty county and leads 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 j^wator supply is scarce and the cotton mill people, at nightfall, eloso up all the passages for water and set It going in tho morning. The water reaches the corn mill at about 9.30 In tho morn ing, when the wheels can go 'round.? Ana now the corn and grist men, are asking an injunction against tho cot ton mon to prevent them from staying the waters, and the interesting ques tion was argued before Judge Gary at his chambers hero, on Saturdav last, by learned Spartanburg lawyers. In the meanwhile thero is no lack of an other kind of mountain waters in all those Spartanburg regions. r1 See Jamie son's all wool home made Jeans for only 25 cents, worth and sell "ng 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 beg beg any person to buy of mo, but if you value pour dollars, I will positively save you many of them on the price of a piano or organ. See my Organs and guaranty. They talk. Call at my photograph studio, ovor Bank of Laurons. Don't buy un til you see what I can do L. A. McCOKD. If you want a good shoe for $1.00 Jamieson's is the place to go. -qth 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 is thorough. All Sarente 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?3t. Business Notices. Notice.?I have six acros of land on Todd Avenue for sale. Terms easy. Oct. 0?2t, N. B. Dial. Wo bought a drummers samples of fine extracts and are retailing them at wholesale prices. The Laurens Drug Co. An Old Stale STORY, Which has been worn to shreds Is that we sell you as low as the lowest. The Common Sense Story is to come and see what we have, and the })1* l('(Jb S. M. & E. H. Wllkes & Co. Wilkes ought not to pay the freight, butdoes. Lyons Tooth Powder and Odontlne at Tho Laurens Drug Co. School books are moving off rapidly but we aro saving a few for you. The Laurens Drug Co. Why buy cheap stoves when you can buy tho Sunny*Sonth, New Enterprise, which is positively guaranteed to give perfeot satisfaction or money refunded at about what you pay for choap ones. Sold only by S. M. St E. H. Wllkes St Co. Everybody likes nlco soap. White Boso Glycerine No. 4711 is made in Germany and is dollghtful. We sell It close by the box of 3 cakes. The Laurens Drug Co. Do you havo that tired feeling after each meal? If so oomo 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. & E. H. Wilkes St Co. Have you scon the Lancor MatohesV We consider them the best made, 200 in a box?3 boxos for 5 oonts at THE LAURENS DRUG CO. If you want a nice-fitting, hobby suit of clothes, go to Mlnter Sc Son. "A Bridal Present" seleoted from Wllkes Sc Go's nlco stock of Wodgo Wood China, Bohomian Glass, Jet Black Chinas, Roman Gold Lamps. Dresdon China Chamber sots, etc., al ways spoken of as tho nicest presents given. Hundreds of othor nlco things for present. Call and look before buy ing. S. M. Sc E. H. Wilkes Sc Co. Latest blocks in Hats now to be seen st Davis Sc Roper. The beet $1.00 suit of underwear ever show n at Davis A Roper. Oar bnyer is now in New York. Come see what he has done at Davis A Roper. Tho best $7.50 suits on the market, in all colors, at Davis Si Boper's. Boslick SaUiran. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Bostiok, wbo were married in Laureu? Wed needay, left yesterday for Washington and other Northern oitiee, where 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 city have returned and report an at tractive 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 Blanch' Sullivan1, 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 the dining hall after which the bride and groom drove away amid a shower of rice, and boarded a C. A. 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 here 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. Mr. Johnson Goes to Battle for Bryan and Democracy. Mr. J. T. Johnson, of this city, some time ago received notice from the Democrrtic Executlvo committee that ho had been chosen one of the cam paign speakers and that ho would shortly be apprised of his assignments. Yesterday ho recoived a telegram from headquarters 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 will deliver two speeches a day for six days in each of tho three States. Mr. Johnson is thoroughly conversant with the financial question and is a forcoful and convincing de bater. It is predicted that he will Krovo himself a potent factor in be alf of the democratic party.?Spar tanburg Herald. A Family Reunion. The custom of families gathering at the old homestead 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 theso notablo ovonts took place on the 1st dav of October at tho residence of Mr. John Riddles near Lendorman, whoro was celebrated the 51st wedding anniversary of his aged father and mother who aro living with him. Mr. Molmoth Kiddle and Miss Elvira Wood woro united in wodlock by Rev. Silas Knight on tho 1st day of October, 1845, at tho home of tho bride's father, Mr. James Wood, in Laurons County. Tho happy pair have resided in Groonvillo and Laurons counties over since tholr marriage., and they are tho parents of seven ohildren, all of whom aro married, and all reside in this county except one son, Jasper Riddle, who lives In Alabama. Tho otnor children, with thoir husbands and wives mot at John Riddle to commonorato tho joyous annivorsary, and thcro wore eighty of tho family presont. 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. Somo boautiful presents wore given on the occasion, and all rojolced at tho oppor tunity of spending the day with this vonorablo couple. Mr. Rlddlo Is 84 years old and his wife a few years oungor: May their last days be thoir rightcst.?Greenville Mountaineer. Col. J. H. Mountain assures us that the town of Garhngton to bo settled. and built by Woaternes, is 'booming.' A goodly number of prospective immi grants have alroady mado application for lands and will arrivo as soon as the colony company can got ready to re ceive thom. It takes a good deal of Erolimlnavy work to build a town, and once there Is less of talk and more of action going on at Garllngton just now. Tno real material boom will sot in soon and thon we shall bo better proparod to toll our readers about it. ?Clinton Gazette. Pianos and Organs. McCord will sell you a first-class Piano or Organ cheaper than any other dealer. Ho has the State agency for tho leading manufactures, and no expense; common sonso would say, if you wish to save money, buy from Mc Cord. Thoso Pianos and Organs are moth and mouse proof. L. A. McCord, Laurons, S. C. Attention is called to an explo sion of the Spartanburg Herald reproduced In another column. With a question most portentous comes tho Herald to torment us; with a [clare in its eye, with a growl and a sigh, it scoks to roast Tho Post and conjures up the ghost of a letter that was writ by Mc Kinley Bill, the cit, whom republi cans are runing, for whom Bryan is a guning. Since The Herald would know why The Post would justify support John M. Palmer, let it listen while we 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 aro sane and somo erratic.? We support tho democratic. (The Herald's drunk.) For what Mc Kinley may havo said In a letter that Is dead we swoar by the beard of Uncle Sam that wo do not care a single free silver decimal fraction of a continental?drachm. ?Charleston Post. LONG BRANCH. Wo are pained to announce the death of Esther, tho five year old dauglher of Mr. and Mm. Boe and Cora Bailey which occurred on the evening of the fifth Inst. Of a truth death loves a shining mark for to know little Esther was to love her. The spmpsthies of the entire com munity go out to tho bereaved pa rents. Miss Mary J. T y lor had the mis fortune to get her arm broken and her wrist dislocated at the same time. And Mr. Charles Q. Holland had his shoulder dislocated. We aro glad to nolo that both are doing well at this writing. Married on the evening of the 7th instant at tho resldenco of tho bride, Mr. B. W. Willis and Miss Julia Lenke, Hov, W. A. Clarke officiating. And may their shad ows never grow less. Miss Maggie Carter who has boon visiting for the past two weeks in this section has returned to her home at Chester. Miss Nora Bennett, of Slmpson vllie is visiting at J. T. Blakoleys. Mr. Charles Brooks has beeu elected priuclpal of the Oak Orove 0 to 1. Bl.OOUM Qu.mon. DASHES OF INTEREST. j RE VITAL SERVICES?COURT ENDS ?COTTON ROLLING IX. The State Fair at Columbia will have a thousand new attractions. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Feather stone 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. Owlngs of Clin ton 8pent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Watte. President J. B. Cleave land, 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 tho 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 tho 27th instant. Adjutant and Inspector General J. Gary Watts was fn the city on yester day looking after our local mllltla. Tho Laurens Guards, our local mlllt la Company has dissolved and sur rendered thoir guns. Thos. Watson, Populist candidate for the Vice Prosidenoy is ill at his home in Georgia. Hon. Stobo J. Simpson, of Spartan burg, an old Laurens boy, was in the olty during last weok having business in the Court. Judge I. I). Wltherspoon, of York, It is announoed, will not be a candidate for re-election. There will be no lack of candidates for tho succession. The new dental firm of Connor, Albright and Wright will occupy ele gant parlors over Mr. O. B. Simmons' store. Mrs. Ed Burnslde camo down from Greenville last wook to attend the wed ding of hor sister, Miss Blanche Sulli van. Hon. D. P. Duncan is entitled to the thanks of our farmers for the persis tent and intelligent fight he has waged in their interest against tho Tie Trust. Attorneys A. H. Dean,of Greonvillo, George* Mower and Walter Hunt of Nowberry and Stanyarno Wilson of Spartanbnrg were looking after the in terests of olients hero last week. Two white men were convicted at tho recent Court of violating tho Dis pensary laws. In one of these cases tho Jury recommended tho party to mercy, a line of $100 was imposed, and a petition has gone to Gov. Evans to reduce tho fine. An improvoment boing made on the outskirts of the public square is tho renovation of the ancient and in firm carriago shop standing behind Todd & Simpson's store. Mr. J. S. Bonnett is the owner of the building. Rov. John O. Wilson, tho accom plished editor of tho Southorn 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.Simkins were called to Nowberry on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr.Robert Moorman who lost his life by the accidentaledischargo of his gun. Mr. Moorman was a brother of Mrs. Simkins. Mrs. Simklns has the sympathy of her many friends in this sad oereavement. It Is Gala Week all tho while in Laurens at this time and lasts up to Christmas. JUSt -read, our advertise ments and take a look into our splendid stores and you will think you have struck the biggest Pair of tho season, and it will bo no idle dream, but a glo rious reality. Chango that will hardly rattle ^in your fob pocket will buy almost a wagon load. A great crowd fdled 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 are unusually attractive and onticing. Our merchants are anxious to soli. Bead 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 the interior and stimulating the business of those splen did clothiers, Mlnter, Jamieeon's and Davis and Bopor's. Chill Novem ber's wintry blasts are at hand and now is the time to barricade against thorn. Services have been held in the Meth odist church morning and evoning for tho past week. They have had a good attendance, notwithstanding tho ex tremely busy season, of earnest, appre ciative hearers and much good is being dono. These services are conducted by Rev. J. Barr Harris, of Rock Hill, a sweot singer, a consecrated and gifted young Christian, who in his earnest work in many different places has been a power for good in tho hands of God. Great Gray-Court. We had hopod some good Gray Court friend would sond an account of their splendid Stock Fair held in thoir* growing village during last wook. The Court. Tho General Sessions woro closed on Tuesday morning last, tho homicide case of two negroes fixed for that day was continued on account of the se rious sickness of a witness. On the same day the Grand Jury was dis charged having faithfully served for tho year. Thoro wore few civil casos for tho Petit Juries and they wore dls : charged on Weddosday at noon. At 4 P. M. on Friday, tho Judge had dis posed of tho Equity cases and the Oc tober Term was adjourned without day. Judge Gary showed himself prompt to docldo and extromoly cour teous and made a good Impression upon our bar and people. Hib four years term expires in 1807; he will stand for re-election before tho present Legisla ture and it is not probable that ho will havo opposition. Qur Court sits again on tho 2d Monday of February, 1807. A Sad Death. Again gloom Is oast ovor our com munity by tho sad doath of Mrs. Mittle Kennedy, wife of Mr. 0. E. Kennedy, which occurred on tho morning of Saturday last. Sho wa9 tho daughter of Mr. J. Frank Honderson, a promi nent planter. Young and hopoful, a good Christian woman beloved by all,, her death is a severo affliction to the many to whom sho was much ondearod. She was twenty-five years old and leaves a devoted husband and three children. Sho was burlod on Sunday morning In the city cemetery from the Baptist church of whloh she was a member, all of tho olty churohos sus pending their morning services to at tend tho sad ooremontos. We are at the hoad of our class, and expect to stay there. Davis A Roper, PRESENTMENT. To His Honor Earkkst Oaky, Prk BimNO jodgx AT THE OfToHKK Tkrm, 1S96: The Grand Jury for 1890 bog 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 tho 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, but Inasmuoh as nothing to the con trary has been brought to our attention I we presume that they are still in good condition. 3d. We have heard a good deal of complaint as the treat mon t of the Con- I vlcts worked in the County Chain Gang. Those complaints led us to make an In vestigation and we 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 convicts receive proper treatment. We do not mean that they should not be worked hard and have the best of fare, but we do think they should have plenty of good, wholesome food, bo humanely treated and cared for. We recommond that the County Supervisor give this mat tor immediate attontion. 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 partioular 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 failue to enforce tho Drainage law, especially on I leaver dam Creek. Wo roccommond that this law be rigidly enforced. 5th. There are somo public roads In Hunter Township in bad condition and we recommend that thoy bo given at- I tention at once. 6th. Our Poor House Is In excellont hands. Tho matron is a good, pains taking woman. Wo find that sho has on her hands and has had for Lorn three to six months, four helpless in mates, colored, who requiro her con stant care and attontion. Sho has takon the inmates at $2.50 per head per month, which in our opinion is entire- I ly too small, especially for the help less inmates above mentioned. We are decidoly of opinion that she should have extra compensation and wo re commended that sho bo paid tho sum of Fifty dollars therefor for services rendered for remainder of her contract. I 7th. We havoexamined carefully tho Report of tho County Supervisor, hand ed us by your Honor, and so for as wo are able to ascertain it is correct and proper. 8th. In conclusion wc desire to say I that during tho ontiro yoar we have to tho best of our ability discharged the duios which have devolved upon us. Wo deslro to thank your Horror and tho other Officers of tho Court for various I oourtesies extended to us during the Term, and wo deslro especially to thank your Honor for special courtesies ox- I tended to tho foreman and other mein- I bers of our body on yesterday. Respectfully submitted, M. H. Fowler, ._.__.. Forernom. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Court of Common Pleas. Ella Owens, as an individual and as Administratrix of tho Personal es- I t?te of Lanson Owons, deceased, I Plaintiff, against Sarah Ellen Owens, as an individual and as Administra trix of the personal estate of J. T. I Owons. Columbus L. Owons, Ettda 1 Yoargln, Arthur R. Owons, Nyo Ow ens, Earlo Owens and Maud Owons, Defendants. Pursuant to a decree of the Court in the abovo stated case, I will sell at Laurens, C. H. B.C., on Salesday in November, 1R96, 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 more or less, hounded by lands of B. F. Qarrett, Z. F. Garrett, J. H. Leake and others and known as the Toliver Robertson place. Terms- -One-half tho purchase 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 promi ses and bond of tho purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers. If the terms are not complied wLh the land may be re-sold on the same day at the risk of tho former purchaser. Tho purchaser may pay the enliro bid in cash if ho so elects. J. H.WHARTON, c. c. c. p. lit o. I STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lauren*. Court of Common Pleas. J. H. Wharton, as c. c. c. P and o. 8., administrator, etc., ofJ.H. Irby and others, In Re G. M. Irby, as Executor of Wm. Irby, vs. Marcy E. Irby and others. Pursuant to a deoroe of the Court in tho abovo stated case, I will soli at Laurens, C. IL, H. O., Saleeday in November, 180G, tho aamo being the 2d day of the month, during legal hours of salo, at public outory to tho highost bid dor, nil f hat tract or parcel of land lying, being and situato in tho County of Laurens, Stato of South Carolina, containing ono hundred and sixty seres', moro or less, bounded by lands of B. F. Terry. Robert McDaniol, Jool McDaniel and others. Terms?One-half cash; balanco on a credit of twelvo months from date of sale, with interest from dale; credit portion to bo secured by a mortgage and bond of tho purchaser. If tho terms of the sale are not complied with the land may bo re-sojd on tho same day at the risk of the former pur chaser. Purchaser to pay for pa pers. 7 , Jf. H. WHARSON, W ' c. c. u. 1*. amd ?, 0. / LISBON. Mr. W. N-Wharton is suffering very much from a carbuncle In the back of his neck, and not being thoroughly recuvored irom hi* fall near Madden'* station some time back, mttkes tho old gentleman very feeble. He Is staying with his daughter, Mrs. Ballew. Mr. A. J. Smith had the misfor tune to lose ono of his fine mares a few days ago. It is oar sad duty to chronicle the death of littlo Maudaiine Sul livan, infant of Mr. nnd Mrs. F. M. Fuller, whioh occurred Oct. 6th.? Wo Mympal'iiz9 with tho fond pa rents In the loss of their little dar ling. Miss May Hudgens, one of Mad den's charming aud accomplished young ladies, spent last Wednes day with her prandpa, W. M. Wharton. Mr. Lee Young has just returned from a visit to his uncle, Gapt. Jas. Drummond, at Young's store. Mr. J. D. Watts, of Laurons, spent Wednesday with his friend J. T. A. Ballew. Mr. W. A. Wharton's furniture has been moved to his fathor's and he and family will spond a few days with frionds in Laurens, after which they will come to old Long Street to make their home. We hear that Mrs. Boulwaro and daughters will make their home in your city in the near future Wo are sorry to hoar it, as we have none to spare. Mr. J. L. Ballew, of Union, made a short visit to his brother a few days ago. -We'will ask Mr. Jack Davis to take a little trouble and look after the roads In this part, of Huntor Township. Wo think tbero are some roads between this and the Waterloo Township lino that have no overseers, as somo of Iho roads aro impassiblo. Mr. A. R. Holmes says ho expects to go Into stock-raising right next year, as ho can make more clear money off of stock than be can from big cotton crops. From tho looks of largo Holds of Bermad?, it would pay many others in this section to go into the stock business. GROSS HILL NOTE3. The insatiato reapor death has been in our midst and cut down a bright and unarming young lady. Miss Lulu Watts, daughter of Mr. E. O. Watts, Esq., died September 29th uit., aftor a brief illness. Sho was just budding into womanhood aud the light of tho household and many relatives and friends mourn her untimely end. J. J. McSwaln ho8 returned to tho South Car -Una College. Mr. O. D. Nanco has returned to the Citadel Academy. Miss Lulu Loamnn lies gone to the Duo West Femalo College. Miss Annie Laura Fuller has gono to Cuthbert, Qa., to College. Miss Annie Grant has go:ie to Nowberry to school. W. A. McSwaln has recovored from Iii? injuries and returned to Saluda Old Town. Rov. Marion Dargan, of Green wood preached in tho Methodist church on Sunday 27th ult. and ad ministered tho communion. Tho sermon was full of thought and tho tine appearance and eloquent de livery of the preacher made a deep and tailing impression on tho con gregation. It will doubtless bo of 3ad inter est to somo of your readers to know that Lucius S. McSwnin is no more. He died at Seneca, 8. C, on tho 5th instant after a long nnd painful illnesii of 15 months. Ho bore his suffering with tho fortitude of a Christian and has gono home to rest. During tho war he served In tho (ilh. Rftgljmont, South Caro lina Orwalry, Co? C., Capf. Good win. At tho cloao 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. Iiis many friends join in sympathy with them over their groat loss. This community was sad when the information wont out that John G. Turner was dead. He died on the 10th instant after a lingering ill ness at the ago of 71 year.-'. John Turner was a good man, an Intel ligent upright citizen. For over forty yoars he, was a consistent member of Bothabara Baptist church, and by his lifo adorned his profession, IIo served his country during the war and was a faithful soldier. A largo concourse at tended his funeral at Bothabara. His aged wife 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 Business, Oot. 6, 1896. KKsoi K( i ;.s, Loans and discounts, * 80,802 02 Overdrafts, secured, 105 95 U.S. Bonds to sucuro circula tion, 10,000 00 Hankiug-housc, furniture, and fixtures, 8,001 55 Other roal estato nnd mortgagor ownod, 4,982 00 Duo from National Hank.s (not Rosorvo Agents) 862 82 Duo from Stato Hanks nnd Hankers, 601 20 Duo from approved rosorvo ngonts, 01 21 Checks and other cash items, 1,108 20 Notes of othor National Hank.s, 1,105 00 Fractional papor currency, ntekles, and oents, no si Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: i Npoelo, <5,587 80 Logal-tondor notes, 8,020 CO 15,207 8U Redemption fund with u. s. TroaHuror (5 por cent, of circulation, 720 00 Total, *i:r>,lO!> 12 liabilities. Capital stock paid In, $ 03,(Vj 00 Surplus rund, 12,000 00 Undivided profits, less expen ses and taxes paid, 501 07 National Hank notos outstand ing, 11,100 0U Duo to othor National Hank, 510 70 Duo to Stato Hanks and Han korf?, 270 08 DividondH unpaid, 002 50 Individual doposlls subject to check, '2s780 88 Time certificates of deposit, 9,Mo on Hills payable, 5,000 00 Total, ?135,10!? 12 state of south CAROLINA, ) County of LauRens. I i, John Auguutus Hurksdale, Cashier ol the nbovo-namod bank, do solemnly swear that Iho abovo statement Is truo to tho best of my knowlcdgo and bollof. John Auo. Hahkhdai.k, Cashier. Subsorlhod and sworn to boforo me, this 10th day of Oct. 1890. F. P. McOowan, Notary Public, 8. ?. CoanBOT.?Attost: jno. A. HARKSDALE,) T. 10. TODD, > Pireotors. JNO. W. fehuuhon, \ Or)e Tr>iry?. Our specialty is having the best quality of drugs and chem icals for filling prescriptions, household recipes, and for other uses?we hunt the world over to get 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., tiJkW ' Store near Post Office. J. R. MINTER & s73^S-7;6\?7rL3. Extending thanks to our many friends and customers for patronage, we now of fer to tho public a large and wull-solect ed stock of clothing, shoes and hats.? Many of them homo directly from the factory, and can and will be sold as low as any goods of same quality in South Carolina. J. K. Minter <k Son. Wo don't deal in shoddy thoen. All our shoos aro solid leather. See our stock beforo buying. J. R, Minter <k Son. Wo fell tho King and Jefferson Hals. Don't fail to secure one. J. R. Minter it Son. We have a large lot in rear ot store, built at considerable expense, which Is free to our patrons ami friends. J. R. Mintor & Son . We have just received a fine lot oj hand-made shoos for gents and ladies. Wo invite a earful inspection of same. J. R. Mintor it Son. Messrs. Taylor and Knight are with us and will be glad to seo their friends. J. R. Mintor & Son. State ok South Carolina, Laurens Count)-. In Court of Common Pleas. J. Aaron Byrd, Plaintiff, against Carole Byrd, et al. By virtue of a decree of the Court of Common Picas, in the above stated case, I will sell at Lau rens C. IL, S. C., on Salesday in November, 1S9C), being the 2d day of the month, during the legal hours of sale in front of the courthouse door, to the highest bid der at said sale, all that tract of land, lying, being and situated in the county nnd State afore jaid, con taining Nineteen Acres, more or less and bounded by lands of Fow ler Park, E. J. Garlington and others, being the same land upon which Aaron Byrd resided Jan. 7, 188S. 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 of J. F. Park and S. I). Gar? lington Agent, and others. Terms of sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. If the terms of the salcd arc not complied with, land will be resold on same or some subsequent Salesday at the risk of former purchaser. Geo, S. McOravy, Oct. 12, 1800 Sheriff L, C. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to all land owners on Bcavcrdam Creek 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, j Oct. 12, 1890* Supcrviser. RANDOM SHOTS -FROM 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 Fabrics in rough effects from 25 cents to 75 cents per yard. see the NEW BLACK "G??DS j"slope"c^ 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. G. WILSON k CD'S. Administrator's Notice. AD po;sons having olalm.9 against tho ostato of Joel E. Wiloutt, do coascd, will present thorn to tho un dersigned on or boforo October 31st or they will bo barred. F. B. WlLCUTT, Administrator. Get. 2th, 1S0?. STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA, County ok laurens. Court of Common Pleas. E. M. Cainc vs. T. L. Cooper. Pursuant to a decree of tho Court in tho above slated case, I will sell at Laurens, C, EL, S. 0., on Salesday in November, 1890, tho same 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 in tho County of Laurens, Slate of South Carolina, contain ing Twenty-four and three-fourth Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Pink Noeloy, Mrs. Nancy Dendy and others. Terms?One-half cash; balance on a credit of twelve months from date of sale, credit portion to bo iv cured by a mortgage, and bond of tho purchaser. If the terms aro Dot complied with, the land may bo re-sold on the same day, with out further order of the Court, at the risk of the former purchaser. Purchaser lias the right to pay his entire hid in cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. H. WHARTON, o, c, o. p. and (;. a. STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA, Laurens County. In Court of Common Pleas. TJ\P Ppop'e's Loan and BxohangoBank of Leuths? ~S: 6.r Pdalntiffs, vs. M,? A. Langston, Defendant. By virtue of a decree of the Court in tho abovo stated case, I will sell at Laurons, C, IL, S. C., on Salesday In November, ISOtj, being the 2nd day of tho month, during the legal hours of sale, in front of the court house door, the following real estate to wit: all that tract , piece or parcel of land situated in Laurens county, Stato aforesaid, containing Eighty-eight acres, inoroor less and bounded by lauds of James Hudgens, John A. Mad don , R. C. Watts and others. Terms of Sale?One-half cash; tho balance on credit ol twelve months, interest from date of sale, secured by a bond of flje purchaser and a mortgage of the premises sold. If terms of sale are not com plied with land will bo resold on same or somo subsequent Solesday at the risk of the former purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers. OEO. S. MoORAVYj Sheriff; L. O. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Laurens Count v. In Court of Common Picas.?Order of Foreclosure and Sale. Joseph A. Bailey und P, 8. Bailey, partners in trade under the name of M 8. Bailey ft Sons, Plaintiffs, Against William II. Bryson and [tobt.J.Bryson, Bryson, Defendants. By virtue of a decree of the Court In the above slated case l will sell at Laurens; 0. IL, 8. C, on Salesday in November next, being the 2d day of the month, during the legal hours of sale, all that tract, piece or parcel of land situated In Cross Hill Township, county nnd State aforesaid, con taining One hundred und forty three Acres, more or less; known as the John Bryson place, bounded on the North by lands of Win. II. and Wlster w. Bryson, F.est by lands of Samuel Austin, South by lands of David Hoed Estate and Wost by lands of R. A. Austin. Terms of Sale?One-half cash; the balance on a credit of twelve months from dato of sale with leave to bidder to pay bis entire bid In cash, credit portion secured by n bond of tho purchaser and a mortgage of the premises sold. If terms of sale are not complied with land will bo re-sold on some or some subsequent Salesday at the risk of the forni.r purchaer. Purchaser to pay for papers, GEO. S. McoitAVY, Sheriff. Schedule C. N. & L. Railroad The new schedule on the Columbia, NeWborry & Laurens Road went into effect last Thursday and runs as fol lows : No. 5'J, Passenger from Columbia, arrives at Laurens, I -.15 p. m. No. f>:b Passenger, leaves Laurens for Columbia, 8 :10 p. m< DON'T STOP TOBACCO. How To Cure Yourself While Using It. The tobacco habit grows oa a uwv un til his nervous uy vm ig seriously aa^ot ud, impairing health, eoinfort ahd hap pino33. 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