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HOME AFFAIRS. Judge Ernest Gary who was re elected to the circuit bench has given general satisfaction to the bar of the t?te and his re-election will meet with cordial approval of all political parties. ?Charleston PoBt. Wofford College Journal. This admirable monthly for January is fully up to its standard in its literary merit. Male Day. It boing one of tho roughest days of the season, rain and sleet, the attend ance was small. Three shares of tho stock of tho Peoples Loan and Ex change Hank, sold by an Executor, brought 132 per share of $100. Pivo shares in tho Bank of Laurens sold at OOf por sharo of $100. The Sheriff sold a small tract of bind of 20 acres at a gOOd price. Court. Tho Court of Conoral Sessions and Common Pleas convenes on Monday noxt, Judge U. C. Watts to prcsido and hold tho scales of Justice The jail is now pretty full and needs'a clearance, seventeen colored and ono white man. The white man Is charged with larceny of an ovorcoat. Pour or five aro homicldo casos but none of great Interest. Y. M. C. A. In another place wo print tho card of Mr. Russell inviting all "Christian young men" to attend the coming con vention and help In Its noble work. The E'aco for this meeting could not be otter selected, for whilo Clinton is a noble ohrlstlan community, her gon orous and refined hospitality Is ono of her curdinal distinctions. The conven tion will sit from the 11th to the 14th inst inclusive BARGAINS AT J AMI KSONVS. Don't fall to go to Jamleson's closing out sale of all winter goods. If you want to buy a good winter shoo cheap go to Jamleson's. Fifty cents will buy a solid women shoo at Jamleson's. I am now selling all wool homo made joans worth .'15 cents for only 20 cents, at Jamleson's. Prop in and sco us wnilo attending Court next week. Wo will try to make it pleasant for you. At Jamieson's. To The Municipal Voters of Laurens : I take this method of announcing my candidacy for tho otllco of Mayor at the ensuing municipal e eotlon and re spectfully ask your support. P. B. Connoh. February 2d 1897. TO RENT, a six-room dwelling, with every convienience. For further information apply to Martin & Bramlbtt. Candidate for Mayor. I hereby ask the suffrage of every voting citizen of the city of Laurens for the otllce of Mayor at the election to he held on March 8, 185)7. Respectfully, W. R. RlCllEY. Business Notices. NOTICE.?A lot of Jersey Cows fresh to milk for sale by T. It. DeShields, Lanford, S. C. When you aro ready to buy Rugs wo request you to soo S. M, & E. H. Wilkes & Co.'a line short length carpeting Rugs from 20 cents up $16.00 each. Don't wait or you won't get these bargains, at S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co's, In short-length Carpeting and Rugs. ? ' Just what you want "Sunny South Stoves" at prices that will command your consideration. Sold only bv S. M. it E. H. Wilkes. We pay the freight. Find us under tho Ben-Delia. Make your own trade?name your own terms. Wo proposo to be ready for a splendid lino of spring dainties. Davis & Roper. When you are ready to look for the good things that you may consider ne cessary for your "house" see S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co.'a line. They are "House Furnishers" from kitchen to the parlor. Delivered free. Wo will bo back at our old and splen did stand on the corner. In tho mean* whilo our damaged stock must go to our old customers at the lowest prices. Davis & Ropor. To our many friends and customers wc extend thanks for past patronage, and promise to push our business with renewed zeal and energy, that we may merit a larger share of patronage in the future. We hope that this may be a happy and prosperous year with all. J. R. Mintkr & Son. Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and LaGrippo when laxative Bromo Qninine will euro you in ono day.? Doos not produce tho ringing in the head llko Sulphate of Quinine. Put up in tablets convenient for taking.? Guaranteed to euro, or money re funded. Price, 25 cents. For sale by Hill & Martin. NOTICE. Sale of Notes ami Accounts, By virtue of an order of Court of Common Pleas for Laurens county, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash, on Thursday, February, 18th, 1897, at i2 o'clock at Laurens C. IL, S. C, all the notes, accounts, books and chores in action now in my hands as Receiver of J. T. Poole. H. W. Andkkson, Receiver. February 2, 1897. NOTICE! The attention of Executors, Admin istrators, Guardians and others acting in a fiduciary capacity is called to tho fact that tho flmo for making annual returns will expire on 28th day of Feb ruary, 1897. O. G. THOMPSON, Dec. 31, 1896?2t J. p. l. 0. Senator Barle. Joseph II. Karle, of Greenville, was on the 26th of January chosen by the General Assembly to be Senator from this State for six years commenolng March 4tn. This oholee was made pursuant to a democratic primary of last autumn. It was a happy choice? lucky for South O 'olina,and we should not altogether ignore the Goddess of Fortune. Judge Karle is in the prime of manhood, and has had largo to do with men and affairs. Ho hau a high order of ability, in dustry which is equal to gonlus, i? no time server, will prove faithful to his high trust, and withal a courteous gen tleman. Ho will bo an honor to tho United Statos Senate and South Caro lina may bo proud of his record in ad vanco. New District . Tho measure proposed by Mr. Pat ton, of Richland, looking to a now ar rangement of tho Congressional Districts, is well worthy of tho serious attention of tho Legislature. Tho di vision whloh ho proposes Is as follows: 1. Poo Deo District ? Chesterfield, Marlboro, Darlington, Florence, Ma rlon, Horry. 2. Santoo District ? Georgetown, Williamsburg, Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester. 3. Edlsto District ? Orangoburg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, Beau fort. 4. Watoreo District?Falrfield, Kor shaw, Richland, Sumter, Clarondon. 5. Saluda District?Laurens, Groon wood, Nowberry, Saluda, Lexington, Alken. 6. Northern District? Spartanburg, Chorokeo, Union, York, Chester and Lancaster. 7. Piedmont District ? Abbovllle, Andorson, Greonvlllo, Oconeo. But what comes of "old" Edgofiold In this arrangomentand where Is Pick ens, that 'groat county of tho Bluo Ridge and tho limpid waters? Tho friends of ox-Congre6sman Goo. D. Tilhnan, appreciating his orudltion and philosophy, aro trying to persuade him to go upon tho lecture platform.? lie would mako a powerful lecturer upon popular subjects. Tho South Is in need of such mon in this field. It Is said that out of 500 lectures delivered in the South annually before lecture associations for tho instruction and In spiration of the people, not^ ono hun dred aro delivered by Southern men.? Augusta Chronlelo. Wo take leavo to cuution tho Hon. gentleman, If his "pullosphy" Is not put to sufllclent test by tho "friends" already, a South Carolina "platform" will soon settle to what "school" ho bo longs. There was once a wide spaco between Zeno and Epicurus and unless "Uncle" George Is woll hardened with the former ho had hotter fight shy of any such platform. Tho book of Job might also ho consulted. Clippings from HoueaPnili Chronicle. Mrs. Cleo Balentlno, wife of R. Mills Balcntino, of Brewerton, died last week and was buried at Poplar Springs Church. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn her lo38. Sho was sick for several days with a violont case of pheumonla. Mrs. Balontinc was loved and respected by everybody and her death will cast a gloom over the community in which sho lived. From reports received here this week it is very evident that the coming term of Court in Laurens County will develop a social scandal, In which a prominent young man of tho Austin's section will bo a prominent figure. The Fork Shoals Cotton factory was destroyed by lire last Saturday night. The factory is located in Greenville County and was ownod and operated by Hill Brothers of Greonvlllo. Dora tho ten yoar old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jool Wood, of Brewertown died Monday night after a brief Illness of pneumonia. Sho was buried at Poplar Springs Ccurch this morning. We aro very sorry for Grover Cleve land as everybody is "picking" at him and evon Congress has seen fit to dis pute his authority, but" thero is ono consolation, Billy Ball of tho Evening Post, hasn't found fault with him yet. ?Honca Path Chroniclo. Hen - Jam?In. Washington, Jan. 28.?Tho Senato Committee on Interstate Commerce to day Informally heard Senator Tillman of South Carolina in advocacy of his bill to limit the efFectof the regulation of commerce between the Statos so as to meet the objections of tho Supreme Court respecting the dispensary law. Women Will Get Ideas Here. Every woman has natural cu riosity to seo how other women furnish their homos. The Ladles' Homo Journal will publish during the yoar interior photographic views of a hundreds of the most artistic, cheerful and comfortable homos in America. These will Show in detail tho construction, fitting and furnishing of parlors, drawing-rooms, halls, reception, music, sittiug, dining, bed and bath rooms, kitchens, porches, piazzas, etc. This unique scries will be full of excellent ideas for every housekoeper or home-maker. It will prosont views of the in teriors of housos of moderate cost, which aro fitted and furnished with conspicuous good taste, and at comparatively small expense. $25 Reward Would bo cheerfully paid by almost any ono who has Catarrh to bo curod. You can be cured for loss than half that monoy by taking (B.B.B.) Botanic Blood Balm. Road tho following cor tlficato: CATARRH OP THE HEAD CUHBb. I cannot rofrain from tolling you what a glorious medicine you nave. K<ir two yoars my mothor has suffered with a severe catarah of tho head an'. u'eerated soro throat. Sho rosortod to ? arlous romodlos without offect, uv.tll sho used Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B./. which cured hor catarrh, and hoalod her soro throat. W. A. Pappcr, Fredonla, Ala. ForsalobyTho Laurons Drug C<"., and all other Druggists. Headquarters for best valuos and lov o t prices in clothing, frhoes, hats and staple dry goods.?J. R. Minter <fc Son. Stop at tho new cash store and save money. A dollar saved is a dolls/ made. Quick sales and short profits is our motto. J. R. Minter ?t Son. NOTICE. Parties having buslnoss with tho Coroner pleaso tolograph or phono to Ball & Slmklns, Laurens, who will communicate with the undersigned at Ora, S. 0. M, H. Ferguson, Coroner, L. C. Jan. 1st, 1897. LATE HAPPENINGS. THAT HAS TRANSPIRED IN AND AROUND THE CITT. Rev. R. N. Pratt, of Greenville, will Sreach at Beverdam on next first Bun ay In February at 11 o'clock a. m. Messrs Davis & Roper are at thoir old stand on their famous corner, and having ovorything as bright as a now pin. In the death of John P. Kennedy, who died at Due West on the 21st ult., South Carolina loses a noble citizen. All persons desiring seeds can get them by writing to Senator Irby at Washington, D. C. Observe the cards of two good citi zons in this issuo of The Advertiser announoing their candidacy for tho Mayoralty of tho olty. A pure play, teaching healthy les sons, slncero In motive, and clean In languago, such a ono Is "Old Farmer Hopkins." Seo It next Tuesday night, February tho 9th at tho Opera Hou6o. There will be a hot supper served at Owings' Station on Friday evening, February 6th, beginning at 6 o'clock.? Proceeds to go to school house. Pleas ant ovonlng oxpeotod to all. Mr. T. C. Lucas, brother of Presi dent W. E. Lucas, roached here Tues day last with a car load of oporatlvos for the Cotton Mill, from Hartsville, Darlington county. Mrs. George M. Boyd, wife of Rov. George M. Boyd, who has been quito sick at tho homo of Clerk of Court Bolt, wo are glad to state, is convales cent. Wo try to collect all tho county news, and to keep our readers posted on what is doing In the State and all ovor the land. Now is tho time to subscribe and advertise. Charleston is making notable pre parations for tho reception of the great muster of war ship* to occur this month. It will bo worth while to visit tho city and view the mighty monstors of mischief. T. O. Lucas loft Tuesday for Lau rens. Next Monday ho will enter Wof ford Collego as a ministerial student. In this important work ho will havo the prayers and best wishes of many friends in Darlington county.?Harts ville Messenger. Mr. J. T. A. Ballew, of Laurons county, camo ovor a few days sinco to 800 bis mother, Mrs. Sarah E. Hallow. Mr. Ballew says Laurens people are gottlng along fairly well and that tho prospects for tho future are flattering. Time has certainly dealt gontly with him. He looks better than wo ovor saw him.?Union New Era. At a place called Poplar, near Ora, on the 20th ult. on lbaving school, two colored girls, Hattie Fletcher and Ad die K?ster and a brothor of Addlo had trouble and fought. Addio was struck in tho neck with a knlfo and died dur ing tho evening. An Inquest was held by Coroner Ferguson. Hattio has boon committed to jail. The continental blizzard hit us with out ceremony on the afternoon of last Wednesday. The mercury ran down the column all the night long and at 0 A. M. Thursday marked 9. All that day and Friday wo had severe woathor for our latitudo. Still wo should not complain remembering how our coun trymen and especially in the far North are Buffering. A committee of two from tho opera tives of the Cotton Mill in this city, went to Columbia during last week to protest against legislation creating a labor commissioner and regulating tho hours of labor. Tho operatives aro democrats on principle and don't believe in enacting laws Interfering with freedom to contract. Dr. D. McNeil Turner, a distingu ished Presbyterian minister died in Arkansas, where ho had a pas toral charge, on Sabbath morning, tho 17th ultimo. He was In bis 84th year, was born In Charleston, married in Chestor county, has often preached in Liberty Springs church and was well known to tho older mcmbors of that communion. Mr. Wado Fowlor, a prominent citi zen of Mt. Pleasant, this county, do parted this life on tho 20th ultimo. Ho was about sovonty-four years of ago, had lived an honored, useful and in spected lifo. In every relation, neigh bor, husband, father and Christian he was most exemplary. His remains wore buried at Mt. Pleasant cemetery on Wednesday last. He leaves a widow and children, usoful citizens, wno have tho sympathy of a largo kindred and clrclo of friends. James M. Donnan, a prominent farmor, aged about sixty-four years, died at his home near Tylersvilie, on tho morning of the 27th ultimo. He bad been complaining for eomo days, but tbo sad end was unexpected and a shock to his family and many friends. Ho leaves a largo family to mourn thoir loss. No man has lived who had a more kindly and gonorous heart. His family havo the sympathy of many friends. Mrs. Mary Farloy Kennedy, the wife of Mr. W. W. Kennedy, died in this city on Sunday morning lust after a protracted illness. Sbo was the daughter of William R. Farloy, Esq., who died about tho beginning of tho lato civil war. She was first marrlod to Col. R. P. Todd by whom she had a son, Samuel R., who is now at tho state Military Acadomy. Sho was a lady of strong character, of variod accomplish ments, and much admired. Gen. H. L. Farloy, Mr. Liddoll Farloy and Maj. Henry Farloy, of Now York survive her. Mr. C. G. Jaogor, aged about sov enty years, died In Columbia on tho 28th ultimo, and his remains were in terred in tho Masonic comotory at Now borry. Ho was a natlvo of Germany, whoro ho was educated, taught music In this city, afterwards road taw In the ofHco of Attornc, B. W* Ball and was admitted to the bar od practiced his pr ifosslon succossfw y in this olty. He was a rast master r. Palmetto Lodge, \. F. in thi1, ?ity. K? WOfl an able Ir.-yy , ??ocor plihod t?hoUr, With at i ' . r as eve? filled a human b .-n honor 1o his speolea * , .name! bids attend bin icr.f-i spirit, m dt? v night, hbe 28rd ult, Will ft*ed RosomO'id had an^en 'stoloontht plan -.lion of Bon B eedj I I .or. There v .ln&te "hooting. Whon V. i/ battle lifted, Koaemond I w . ? . >? be shot, not seriously, and .?.. ted A.grs?y Thomas was dead, ? ?!r Jgh tho head. Coroner For t ? , > jf? in inquest, but the finding ol 6i?o Jury does not identify who fired the fatal shot. Tho two men aro in jail. All the parties colored. It leOUM that Kosomond sont by Wright to Urn Ooui t House for, a half dollar's worth of dispensary and Wright not bring ing tho stuff or tho monoy tho quarrel arose. "The Gorgooi.s East"?Opera House. To-morrow evening, at 8 P. M. sharp, the great Lecturer, Dr. Wa?sworth.? For the benefit of the Methodist church Sunday School. Don't forget, and if you do forget, then on Th ursday you will romemfcer to regret. 1 ' ( BARKSD ALE'S. Please give space for a few lines from our Community. There is a great deal of sick ness in this vicinity. Rev. B. F. Qarrett has been very sick, but is convalescent, also Mrs. A. M. Wat son. Tom. the seven year old ton of Mr. W. H. Barksdale Is very sick with pneumonia. Rev. E. P. Este?, our pastor has moved into our community aud is living In the Parrott house. He preached his first sermon as pastor to us last Sunday. He delivered a most able discourse on church co operation. We grieve at the loss of our fojmer beloved Pastor, brother Parrott, but are highly pleased with the one we have called in his place. Mr. Dave Balontine will soon move to Gray Court whore he will blacksmith and wood work. J. M. Monroe, of your city has moved into this community, where be expects to farm. Wo are glad to have him with us again. Mrs. Mary Barksdale, of your city is visiting her son, W. H. Barksdale. Farmers have as yet made but little show as to work for iho com ing crop. They have not had much chance to plow. A few oats havo been sown since Christmas. Farm eu. LONG BRANCH. Our long absence from these col umns is accounted for by old Slo oum having been sick since the lourleenth of November, but thanks to a kind Providence he is able to be on his feet again. Married, on the 2lst ult., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Samuel J. Todd, of this Long Branch to Miss Lizzie Boyce, of Cross Hill, and every body wishes them a happy journey down the sea of bliss. There has been more sickness in this community in the past three weeks than we ever saw before.? Al most every entire family has been prostrated with the grippe. Charles L. Hairston.a promising young man has gone from among us to take up his aboda in Mount ville. We are sorry to see such, but our loss is Mountvillc's gain. Misses Estelle Weathers and Bes sie Cunningham, after spending the holidays at home are off again for their respective Colleges in Green ville. Uur schools, Oak Grove and Long Branch are both in a flourish ing condition Our neighbor and representative, Mr. O. P Goodwin is in Columbia amending old laws and we expect him to cover himself with good deeds, so that when he returns home we can say, "well done, thou good and faithful servant." Our sympathies are with our friend, Bum Blinker in his recent loss by fire. As there wi.l be no politics this year to bother us, we propose to give the locals of our community in a simple and truthful way, and may be some times a little more. As we will have no more 16 to i for four years to come, we remain, Slocun Gilson. A COMPETENT AND OBLIGING CLERK STEPS DOWN. On account of the law directed against heads of departments em ploying those related to them by affinity or consanguinity, within the sixth degree, Mr. John T. Dun can to-day retired from the office of the 8ocretary of State. Mr. Tompkins is the fathor-in-law of Mr. Duncan. It is to bo said of Mr. Duncan that he made one of the most competent and obliging chief clerks ever in the State House, and that it is to bo regretted that ho has had to retire from office. Ho has not yet determined upon his plans. Secretary of Stato Tompkins has not announced who will fill Mr. Duncan's place, and for the present temporary arrangements will be made, although the suc cessor to Mr. Duncan has been chosen.?Columbia Special to News and Courier, 20ih. He Administered on his own Estate. Rev. Mark Boyd, of Nowberry County, known to everybody as "Uncle Mark," last year, after he had celebrated his ninety-third birthday sued out letters of admin istration and adtninisterod upon his own estate before his death, which has not yet occurred, and settled on all the business dividing his property among h|s heirs, and set Hing every thing by regular pro cess of law just as though ho was dead and somo one else was doing it. "Undo Mark" says ho started in life with $300 and in settling up Iho estate ho reserved the same amount to support him the remain der of his life and pay his burial expenses. "Undo Mark" has few equals in age, religious or business experience.?Saluda Advocate. DEAFNESS CANNOT HE CURED by local applications as thoy can not reach the diseased portion o Iho ear. There Is only ono way t cure deaf0068, and that is by con ditutional remedies. Doafncss i Caused by an inflamed condition o the mucous lining of the Eusta oh I an Tube. Whon this tube is in fiametl you have a rumbling soun or imperfect hearing, and when j is entirely closed, doafncss 1s the resulti and unices imflammatio can be taken out and this tubo ro I stored to its normal condition hoaring will bo destroyed forever 1 nine cases out of ten >^ro caused by catarrh, which i'-i nothing but a inflamed condition of tho mucous surfaces. Wo will givo Ono Hundred Dol hiM for ony case of Deafness (caused by Ofttarrb) lhat cannot I cored by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Rend for circulars; free. F. J. Cheney it Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 76 cents. Don't daily with rheumatism. Pun your blood and cure it at once by taking a course of Hood's Sarsaparille. Organs and Pianos. I do not bog beg any porson to buy of me, but If you vaiuo youi dollars, I will positively savo you many of thorn on the prlco of a piano or organ. Soo my Organs and guaranty. They talk. Call at my photograph studio, over Bank of Laurens. Don't buy un til you see what I can do. L, A. MoCORO. Yoiit Health At this season of the year,* >\vhen the weather changes soj 'suddenly. Do not let a cough] Jrun on. It may lead to Ca-< ktarrh or Consumption. You* >can quickly cure your cough1 |by using. [Red Flax Cough Syrup The ideal cough cure. Itf 'heals ; it cures. It's the lar-< >gest bottle of good Cough Sy-J >rup sold for 25 cents. Try it. >Trial size free. MANUFACTERED BY laurens Drug Co. //. IC AI KEN, M. D., Manager. tj)tF" Store near Post Office. BRETHREN:?In addition to the printed matter serit out by our State Committee relating to our coming convention, I, as president of tho Young Men'a Christian As sociation of tho Presbyterian Col lege of South Carolina send out this Invitation, assuring you of a most cordial welcome in our town. We invite all Christian young men of South Carolina, whether members of a Young Men's Chris tian Association or not, to meet with us February 11-1-1 and help us plan for this Important work. In behalf of our College commu nity, our pastors and our citizens generally, I extend a most cordial invitation to the Christian men of our State to moot with us. Our hearts and homes aro open to you. Hoping to see you faco to face and grasp your hand in Christian fellowship at the gathering, I am Sincerely yours, A. V. Russell , Pres of Y.M.C.A. of Pres.Ool. of S.O. Clinton, 8. C, Jan. 15, '97. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Court ol Probate. Stltt\mOMfor Jlclie/.? C<>>nj>l<(iiit >i<>t Served. Charlos S. Franklin and W. H. pendy, as Administrators of the personal ostatoof Willis J. Bendy, Petitioners against Francis Bendy, George Den* dy, Ida Andorson, Earnest Dondy, Fed Dondy and Bubbor Bendy, De fondants. ** To tho Defendants Francis Dondy, Goo. Dondy, Ida Anderson, Kurnost Dondy, Fed Dondy and Hubbor I)i ndy. You aro hereby summoned and requir ed to answer tho Petition in this netion which is this day tiled in the offlcO of Judgo of Probate for tho said County ami to servo a copy ot your answTr to tho HHid 1'ctitlon on tin? subscribers at thoir OfnC6 at Lnurons Court House, South Carolina, within twenty days af ter thosorvico hereof, exoluslveof the day of such sorvico; and if you fall to answer tho Petllion within tho tlmn aforesaid, tho Plain till' iu this action will apply to tho Court for tho relief demanded In the Petition. Docembor 18th, A. I).. 1896, ?ALL, 8IMKINSA HALL, Plaintiff's Attornoys. To Earnest Dendy, non-rosldont, Defend* an t: Please tako notiee that the Polltion In thil action was tiled In tho oflleo of tho Judge of Probate for 1.11. County, Htnto of South Caroliun, on tho 18th day of Deo. 1890. I)ALL, SIMKINSA- BALL, ? Plaintiffs' Attorneys. Attest:?O. G. THOMPSON, j. r. l. o. Laurens, 8. C, Doe. 21, 1800.- 6t *f L ISBON. Mr. MokoH b. Teague will'leave in a few days for Auguata, Ga., lo attend Osborno Business College. 8uccesa to you Btokes are the wishes of the community. Mr. A. J. Smith 1? out ngain this week with his washing machine and finds no trouble to sell thorn after he washes the clothing of u largo family. It certainly la the thing for a poor wouiau that has her own washing to do. Mr. W. N. Wharton is ut his eld home with his daughter, Mrs. 1H1 lew, and 1 am glad to state that he is gotting along very well. Mr. P. M. Fuller ami daughter, Mttlo Nellie are getting 80 they can got up and about again. Tho grippe ban had this neigh borhood for several days and nights hut I am ?lad to see those that had tho dreadful disease ont again. Mr. Joo Pinsou and family have been down for several day;1, but 1 am glad to stato that they are hot ter. Mr*?. Eliza Fuller is over among her relatives at Mountvilte and will leave soon lor th<> "Laud of Flowers" to spend awhile with her brother, Dr. Pasl-y and other rela tives. We extend lo her a pleasant visit. Farm work is moving <i'<>n^ very slow at present. The land does not gel dry until ii rains again, though the people have plenty to do while they can't plow stubble and tow oats. Tho man that has his sei d oats to buy had belter be a lfttl ?low about sowing right now. Feb ruary and March are yet t<> come. Wood mini be in demand at Lau rons, as J. T, A. Ballew, Esq. is rundlng his wagons every day. Your humble writer hears thai Messrs. L. 0. Wharton and E. F. Teague are well pleased with Ihoii jobs in the city by the Oongareo, Politics are down at a low ebb.? The people of this section found out that Bon Tillmnn und his re form did not amount to much only to Ben himself. But this ofllce will be the hist of his existence and be yond a doubt it will he a blessing lo the State. J. T. A. Ballew, Esq. Ims heeu lo Union to see his mothor and olh< r relatives and repoi Is that his mother is much bettor, but Ids gr ind parents not expected to live, we are sorry to hear. February is close at hand and some body is getting very nervous. F. THE BEST WAY TO Ctllti: Disease is to establish health.-. Pure, rieh blood means Rood health, Hood's Sarsaparille is the One True Blood Purifier. Ji tones up the wholo system, gives appetite and strength and causes weakness, nervousness and pain to disappear. No other medicine has such a re cord of wonderful cures as flood's 8arsa parilla. Hood's Pills are tho besl after dinner pill; assist digestion, pre vent constipation. 2."? cents. Watches Jeolelry if?ft" Mcndh j and Repairing done al Short notice, and spooial attention given to watolu s. W. A. JOHNSON, The Jeweler. Mills & Robertson's old stand ?next door Ben-Delia Hotel. Slate of South Carolina, County ok Laurkn.s. Court of Probato. Summons lor Relief.?(Comphtinl nol Served ) J. P. Simpson as Administratoroi A na B.Simpson, dec' !., I'iaintiff aizainst Samuel A. Barnelt, raabol 13. Terry, Anna M. Simpson, Iiillia B. Coolen V. undo B. Thotford, .1 ones I'. Spratt, Anna spratt and Isabel Spratt, De fendants. To the Defendants above named. You are hereby sum n ?nod nn 1 re quired to answer the complain! in II is action, of which a copy i - tin* day li 0 I in the ofllce or tha Jnugo of Probai i t' r Laurens County, nn I I i servo a co ?j > i your answer to tho Bald complainl on the subscribers ?t theirofllc >al L ?nen ? Court House, South Carolina, within twenty clays after tho Borvico berei f, ex elusive o( tho day oi ouch Hervice; and if yon fail to answer tho complainl will - in tho lime aforesaid, the. plaintiff in thia action will apply to Iho Oourl loi thi? relief demanded hi the complaint. Dated January 25th, A. l>., lsi)7. O. Q. THOMPSON, J.r.L.C,, [ti.C.] " SIMPSON & BARKSDALIS, Plaintiff's At tor no/. To Samuel A. Bit r no I , Lillia B.C . :.. Zannie Ii. Tliotfo*d, Jarno? P. Spratt, Anna Spratt rnd Isabel Spratt, lion resident, Defend ints. Please take notice that the complainl in this action was liltd In Iho ofll ? oj tho Judge ol Probate for Lauren * I' >u . ty South Carolina ou tho 26th <ia oi January, ISitT. SIMPSON BABKSDALI2, Plaintiff's Attorneys. Attest:?O. q. thompson, I.IM..0. ji..s Laurens, S. C, Jan 25, 1897--<B To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brome Quinine Tnb eta. All Druggists refund Lhe inone^ Jri'ii fails toOure. 26o, fT Vor sale by the Latirens Drug Com* I pany. List of Letters Remaining In the Poet Office at Lau rens, S. O., unclaimed, for the week ending Fob. 1, 1897. B?Blackwell, J U; Boyle, Edward: Butson, Mit; Aguess; Backman, J D; Butler, Miss Lilllo: Barnott, Mllos. C?Churcbor. Allen; < 'unit's. Dock. F?Fowl: , J Cleveland. (J?Ganey. Miss Woathor; Cray, J Walter: Gcrrett, Miss Jessie; Garrett, j 1); Curvy, Dansler; Garrett, S t. H?Helme, Johnnie. J--Jones, John: Johnson, W Y. M?Moseloy, Hill; McNiuch, Miss Nannie; Martin, Henry. R?Ramagc, Henry. 8?Smith, A J: Splllor, Miss Chas. II: Smith. J S ; Stone, F, L. T- -Tomppoll, Miss Minnie. VV?Williams, Adallne: Weens, Cbus t": Wbarton, j W; Warlen, Amy. FOB THE WEEK ENDING jan. 25, 18i>7. A?ArrnntK, R L; Adkins, Frank. B?Bird, Miss Addie; Bishop. Miss Maggie. C?Cobb, Mr?, W ii. D?Davis, Thomas; Davis tlreon. F?Ferguson, Mis? Martha; Flinn, Misj Ses'u, il?llickeon. Rev. R L. K -Kent, James. M- MoLainb, Charlie ?Moore, Hattie; Mills, F I). K?Robertson, Mies Florida; Rhyme. .1 0 Lr?2. S?Sharpton, Johney. T?Terry, M i h. j H. Y?Young, Bessie. I'crsons oalling for any of above let lers uill please Bay. "They are adver tise 1." T. B. Cr.KWs. 1?. M. the railroad station. Clflcs and ToWUS Aro Often I n|u.|l\ ? ? >i. 1 ?.? .I by Its Appearance. Tho travolor more often than not forms his opinion of a town hy his first impressions. This is unjust, tis he may. see hut a small portion of it, hut at the same time it is n fact. A cheap and ramshnoklo railroad station is a detri ment and a disgraco to any self respect ing town. Tho city of Omaha has long been a sufferer in this respect, until re cently the people rose in their might and held a mass meeting to express their indignation. Hero is tho call as printed iu tho Omaha World-Herald: "AND THIS OMAHA? WIM.I., WELL, WBLLl" Fivo thousand people pass through Oiuabn every day of tho year. Most of theso pooplo uro Btraugora to Omnhn, and many of thorn aro Booking homos and investments In Ibo west. Thoy hnvo hoard much of Omaha's growtb, Omaha's business and Omaha's po*.-a billtios. Wbou thoy roaob tins city, thoy ex pect to Ken Bomo evidences of tboso things, and as tho trains puss through tho city they gnzo outuud a!;..;-.: them. Tho railroads take them through a gorge which shuts oil' tho 1 est view of Omaha. And tho only ovidoiicosof Omaha's growtb, Omaha's bUSiuosa and Omaha's po~si biliticH is a "union depot" that would lea disgrace to any way station, a depot that t.H rooking with tilth, cold as an lcoborg in winter and scouted in summer by tho rich perfumes of tho long trains ot refuse that pass It every day. Omaha lias borno with this Indignity for 20 ye.us. Omabu has glvi n thousands of dollai ? for d> pot tuud has boon insulted by a disgrace ful apology for a mammoth pigsty. Patience has ceased to 1)0 a virtue, mat the time (IS C' lino to c< use begging lor tho city's rights ami make a demand that cannot lie ignorod. ThU interests every citizen. If you desire even jus tice meted out to Olliabu, attend tho depot mass meeting at Boyd'a theater. Everybody can help. Lend a band on the towliao. Copper From Orcen Water. One of the most interesting sights in the great mining town of Butlo is the prooi ss by which copper is caught from the i n:> raid colored water that Hows from the Anaconda and St. Lnwronco mint s. It is estimated that this water, Which for four or live years went to wade, is now briuging tho Auaooudn company $80,000 a month at u cost of about $1,000 a month. At tho present time Rovorul imtas of ground are covc/cd with woodou vats. These mo filled with all the old scrap irou Ihoy can hold. It has pro\ ed a splen did scheme for disposing of the tons and tons (d' old iron the company has accu mulated for 3'ears. Old hoisting cages, water pipe, wheolbnrrows, railroad iron ?in tact, any old thing that consists of tin < :? irou?is appropruted to this serv ice. It is raid for every pound of iron put in'?? a vat npound of coppor is produced. Where the water lirst attacks the iron, tin c< ppov absorbs tho iron completely within three weeks. After tho precipi tation is offcoted the water is drawn off and the slimy copper is transferred to (mother tank, whore the water is further drained oft'. Those latter vats hold about IS tons of tho copper, which now has tho nppoarailCO of a olayisll sub stance. This is sacked into packages of a! .1 lot) pounds. When in this shape, it is son I to tho smelters in this city. The product carries an average of Sti per ecu! pure coppor. The iron remain in i in it makes a fillO flux, and when mixed with other smelting ore it is said to bring the ore up to a value of about 01100 a ton. i ho water from tho mines is tho most profitable product of the Anaconda Cop per Alining company. ? Anucouda (Moii.) Recorder. Why not profit by tho exper ience of others wiio have found a permanent euro for catarrh In I (ood's S i rsaparilla. NOTICE ?op? ELECTION. i N ohkdi Id NCR to tho provl 1 Ions of tho Ohorler of tho city of l/.iu"en.-, rtn election is hereby or dered to b?' hold in said city, <><> Tuesday (hoOlh day of March, lsi>7, ut (ho city Council Chambers, for (ho purpose <>f electing it Mayor und six Aldermen, who uro to hold oillco for two years front tho Mon day following .stu b (diction, until ;lu if nueeossors ahull havo been oleclofl und quallih d. Tho polls to bo opened ut 0 a, in. and close at. 0 p, m, No person will ho allowed t<> vole unless he presents to the inniia^ors of oleo lion certificate of registration, NOTK IS is lit rcby given (lint \j. a. Hallo having been nppolntod supervise-.- (d llcghtratl mi, ull par lh do i. iiig to Vote must register with him before 12 o'clock, niorld i in mi the 127-h <d February, 1807, Mi us John Grcer, \V. II. Franks and W. lI.GafroU are horoby ap pointed Managers ol ISIoctlon. N. B. 1>I Mayor. l <;. Halle, Olork of Council? DR. W. H. BALL OFFICE OVEa NATIONAL BANK, LA?RENS Omon oats?Monday and Tivsdayp. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Court of Common Pleas. Summons for Hellof.?Complaint not Served. Wm. Hillary Dondy and Charlos Frank lin, Administrators of Willis J. Den dy, George Dondv, Francis Dondy und Ida Anderson Plaintiffs against Ernest Dendy, Fed Doudy and Bub bor Dendy, Defendants. To tbo Defendants Ernest Dondy, Fed Dendy and Hubbor Dondy. You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint In this action, which was tins day filed In the offlce of the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office at I.aureus Court House, South Carolina, within twen ty days after the service hereof, exclusive of th? day of SUCll service; and If you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the icliof demanded in the complaint. January 4th, in>7. * BALL, SIM KINS A- It ALL, Plaintitl's Attorneys. To Ernest Dendy, non resident Defendant. Please take notice that the Complaint In this action was tiled ill the olllee of tho Clerk of tho Court of Common Pleas for I.?miens County, South Carolina, on tho ?Ith day of January, ]s:>7. BALL, SIM KINS A HALL. Plaintiffs Atoornevs. Attest:?J. lMlOLT.c.c.e.i'. i. e. fi-.s.) Laurens, s. c, Janus.j 1807. m ?FOR? jjl|p of all kinds go to ||jX)r.B.F.Posey's U DRUG STORE J. B. PAUK, Attorney at Law. Laurens, - - South Carolina, t&tV Special attention given to the in vestigation Of titles and collection of claims. Notice! Assessor. The Auditor's Office will be open from the 1st day of January to the 20lh day of February, ISO", to re ceive returns of Personal property for luxation in Lnurons County. [I will savo much time to tax payers, also greatly facilitato the work of the Assessor, if every per son before leaving homo will make mit n oiupleto list of every item of pors mal properity in tho following order: Morses,Cattle, mules, sheep ind goat.-', hogs, watches, organs and pianos, buggies, wagons und carriages, dogs, merchandise, ma chinery und engiin h , moneys, notes ,md accounts above indebtedness, and nil other property including household. It Is always required that the Auditor ?.:ct lIm ftrstglvon name of iho Inxpnyer In full. Under tho hoad of place of resi dence on tax returns givo the township. All male citizen between tbo ?gi s of twenty-one and sixty years, on (hoist day of January, except lb who urn incapable of earning i support from being mained or Irom other eausos tiro doomed : \ l)!<> poll) (eonlodorato veterans except eu). And every taxpayer Is required lo give the number of their school district?. Aller Hi.--nib day of February iu i\ fifty per cent, penalty will bo attached for failures to make re turn.--. In ovoty community (here aro pi . ons who cannot rend or that do not Inko n newspaper. Those more fortunate may do such persons a , .it favor by telling them of tbo llmo to make returns or by return ing for tbeiii. Tho assessing and collecting I axes is all llono in the same year, nid wo I in " lo aggregate the num bi r and value of all horses, mules, cattle nnd other pieces of personal properly, us well as the ueres of land, lots and buildings and their value, :h tl there i i In this County, ,iiiil Im vn the fi in1;* on file in Comptrolh r General's office bj tbo 30 th of June of each year and Irom that llmo to tho lirsl day of October tho Auditor and Treasu rer's d'iplieafo littvii to l>o com pleted und nil abstract of the work in tho Comptroller's offlco by that lime, which will t how at a glance (hat the Auditor has no timo to tako rot urns, or anything else much between tho I-1' (lay of March and tbo 1st day of October but i\ork on the books and tbo blanks. Wo hope therefore that all taxpayers will mako their retuns in time. John it. FJNLEY, Auditor. Dec. 1, 1806?tf. To The Public I'i mi Ibis date 1 will be in my office only on Saturdays until I get tin. ugh visiting the schools In tho county. L. T. H. ?ANIKL, Jan. 25, 1897. Co. Supt. Ed.