The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, February 23, 1897, Image 3

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HOME AFFAIRS. ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. Horoaftor The Advertiser will bo 8ont ono year for ono dollar to persons who will pay in advance. Numbers ol persons complain that the prico of THE ADVERTISER Is too high. Thoy say that ono dollar a yoar Is enough. The prico of tho papor Is placed at or.o dollar a year only becauso sub scribers refuso to pay for it In ad vance. When tho proprietor has to tako tho risk of frequently getting nothing for the papor, and besides, has to pay for collecting, thoro Is no profit nt all in publishing tho papor at ono dollar. If all THE ADVERTISER'S sub scribers would pay one dollar in ad vance tho profit would be much bettor than at one dollar and a half on a cre dit. Therefore, in order that thoro may bo no reason for complaint, The Adveutiskk will be sont one year to any parson who pays the dollar in ad vance. Subscribers in arrears who wish the paper at one dollar must cf course set tlo their arrears and may then pay one dollar in advance for tho twelve months onsu Ing. This rule will bo rigidly adhered to. The cash must bo paid before tho pa por Is sent, else the price will remain ono dollar and a half. Oulhane's Comedians will hold the bonrdsat Opera Mouse for three nights, commencing Monday March 1st, in a Repertoire of new and popular plays. The company has just finished engage incuts in Montgomery and Mobile,and the press of those cities have spoken of them in a most complimentary man ner. Popular prices, 26, 85. and DO cents will prevail. ('Union (hl/Clte. For two weeks, this welcome visitor and necessity at our sanctum failed us and we were making all sorts of dire ful throats as to how we would have revengo. Now comes the news all at once that brother Dendy has been quite sick indeed, but that Richard will soon bo himself again. Wo condole and congratulate him in tho same breath. The attraction of the year will beat Opera II0U80 lor :{ nights, commencing Monday, Mnroh 1st?Oulhanc's Come dians?in new plays, new song and new specialties. " NOTICE. Tho (Jury Watts Guards are hereby ordored to meet at tboir drill ground, near Boyd's Cross Heads, on Saturday 27th hist., at 10 o'clock, a. m. A full attotidanoo is necessary, as business of importance is to be transacted. 1*. 13. Lock wood, Captain. Don't miss the Performance of Gul hnnu's Couiiuedians at Opera House Monday night. They have the highest endorsement of theater-goers every where. Head advertisement elsewhere in this paper. A beauUful Gingham, worth 10 to IT) cents, go^^cjit only f> cents at Jam leson's. v A splendid Outing wo sold for 10 cts going at only 6 cents at Janiieson's. A nleo colored Lawn, worth 10 to 12* cents, going only 5 cents at Jamie son's. _ A nice line of Spring Porcall just Prrrlvud at Janiieson's. BiisltiCHsNotloes. Brick, Lime and Lumber for sale by J. O. Elliott. Socds that grow are sold by us. The Laurcns Drug Co. Wo can mako for you as we do for others prices as low as goods can bo sold. Furniture, stoves, crockery, glass and tin-ware. Phono 58, write us or better still come and see us. 8. M. & E. II. Wilkes &Co. Wilkes pays freight. If you wish something nice try Col gate's soaps, perfumes and Vaseline preparations. A full line can bo found at The Laurcns Drug Co. Glvo us a chanco to bid on your House from kitchen to parlor. S M & E II Wilkes & Co. Every seed In our stock was grown in 1890. The Laurcns Drug Co. Do you cvor cook? Did you ever cook on Sunny South Stove. S. M. & 10. H. Wilkes & Co. gives you a guarantee that you need not bo afraid of. They pay the freight. Good toilet paper 5 conts per package at Tho Laurons Drug Co . For all Drugs at prices to suit low prico cotton go to Dr. Posoy's Drug Store. Headquarters for best values and Iow e t prices in clothing, .?hocs, hats and staple dry goods.?J. It. Manier Sc Son. When you are ready to buy H ig* we request you to see S. M. Sc E, H. Wilkes Sc ('??.'.-. line short length carpeting Hugs from 20 cents up $10.00 each. Find us undor tho Bon-Dcllu Make your own trade?namo your own terms. Wo proposo to bo roady for a splendid lino of spring dainties. Davis Sc Roper. When you are roady to look for the good things that you may consider ne cessary for your "houso" sco S. M. & E. H. Wilkes Sc Co.'s lino. Thoy are "House Furnishers" from kitchen to the parlor. Delivered free. Wo will bo back at our old and splen did stand on the cornor. In tho mcan whilo our damaged stock must go to our old customors at tho lowest pricos. Davis Si llopor. Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and LaGrfppo whon Laxative Bkomo Qninine will euro you In ono day.? Doos not produo^ tho ringing in tho head like Sulphate of Qulnino. Put up in tablets convenlont for taking.? Guaranteed to euro, or money re funded. Prico, 2? cents. For sale by Hill Sc Martin. To The Public. From this date I will be In my office only on Saturdays until I get thiough visiting the schools in the county. L. T. H. Daniel. .1 ail 26, 1807. Co. Hupt. Ed. A I'IC KIT Y HOME WKDEINU. Laurens Loses One of Her Most Charming Women. At tho rosldonco of the bride's fathor, Dr. J. T. Poolo, of this elty at noon, on lost Tuesday, Mrs. M.A.Martin and Mr. J. P, Bray, of Charlotte woro married. Tho eeroinony was performed by Rev. Mr. .lone , of tho Methodist church, in tho proaenco of a number of frlonds. Mr. and Mrs. Bray loft on Friday for a wedding tour after which they will reside in Charlotte. Of this Intot'osting occasion and a pleasant remindor the Advertiskr nad from Mrs. Dr. J. T. Poolo a variety of most delightful and beautiful cake. Court. Tho Court of Common Pleas ad journed finally at noon on Tuesday last. It was Clerk John F. Bolt's term at the official desk and the Judgo and bar unanimously express their satisfaction at his ready and ef llcicnt preparation aud conduct of the business. Sheriff McCravy was just entering on u second term and was no novice, keeping things as straight as a shingle, with good order notwith standing the court house was a crush all the while. Rewards. Governor EUerbo has offered $500 reward for tho approhenslon of Reose and $.'100 for L?chte, tbo parties who took leg ball from tho Yorkvllle jail on the night of tho Mth Instant. Hero is tho description of tho worthies as given in his Excellency's proclama tion. Description of Reoso?Color, white; education, poor: occupation, specula tor; sge, 42; weight, 185 pounds; height, 6 feet 10 inches; black thin hair; eyes, blue-grey; mustacho dyed; full red face; furtive look; bald spot on head; bullet scar behind right ear sldo of head: has considerable money; very cowardly. Description of Luckio ? Color, white; education, fair; ago, 20; height, 5 feet 8 Inches; weight, 110 pounds; hair, black; eyes, brown; largo turned, up nose: long upper Up. HONOR ROLL Of the Laurens City Schools for tho month ending Febunry 12th 1807. Tenth (j rude?Paulino Anderson, Mildred Cox, Lou 1) Hudgens, Louise Rlchoy, Ella Roland, Thomas Daniel. Ninth Grade-Llllio Brown, Delia Brown, Olivia Hurts, D. D. Blakely, I'oarlo Blakoly, Mariogene Caine, Bessie Davidson, Mabel Harris, Emma Hudgens, Lillie Irby, Connie Jones, George Halle, Reuben Clardy, Arthur Hughes, .John McKinloy, Reuben Pitts, Erskino Daniel. Eighth Grado?Mary Armstrong, Uosa l.ce Burton, Mary Fike, Sallio bangsten, Meta Sullivan, Lillie Vis anska, Henry Wright, Ernest Bram lott. Seventh Grade?Nannlo Bramlett, Bossle Brown, Lylliau Calne, Blanche Clardy, Lucy Clardy, Annie Denny, Mary Garrison. Nannlo May Hudgens, Mattio Kern, Nora Smith. Sixth tirade -Agnes Adams, Laura Rarksdale, Tallulah Calne, Lillian Jamlcson, Willie Jones. Fifth tirade?Jessie IIix, Yaughan Gritton, Eva Fike, Beo Peterson, Jamos MoMamus. Fourth Crude?Eliza Caine, Fannlo Garrison, Frankio Gritton, Ina Little, Annie R'choy, Annio Sitgreave-1, Dud Icy Young. Third tirade?Zelenc Gray, Susie Whitten, Annio Visanska, Loree Boyd, Mary Todd, Agnes Adams, Frank Crisp, Stobo Young, Charles Simpson. Second Grade?John Wells Todd. First Grade?Annio Diamond, Lil lian Potorson, Gus Hart. J. B. WATKINS, Supt. Sam Jones always locates hell within a half mile of where ho Is proachlng, whether it bo in Boston or Memphis. Some people think that Sam Is some what mixed In his geography, but thoy should remember that he raises tho devil where he goes.?Chattanooga News. Tho big wheel of the factory mado its revolutionary debut on Monday.? Suporerlntondent Sanborno, like President Hailey, knows his business and is the right man in the right place. ?Clinton Gazette. For building material?Brick, Lime and Lumber, apply to J. C. Elliott, Card of Thanks I extend my most grateful thanks to the tire companies of Laurens, both while and colored, for their splendid work in saving my building on the night of the lire on 2d inst. T. P. B-vnn, February 15, 1807. Truth in a Nut Shell. Impure blood is tho natural re* suit of eloso confinement In house, school room or shop. Blood is purified by Hood's Sar sapnrilla. and all tho disagreeable results of impure blood disappear with the use o( this medidne. If you wish to feel well, keep your blood pure with Hood's Sar snparilla. NOTICE.?Th;> Cross Hill Graded School publishes a neat newspaper twice a month. Subscription is twenty live cents. H. Z. Nahers, Proprietor. $25 Itcward Would bo cheerfully paid by almost any ono who has Catarrh to bo cured. You can be cured for loss than half that money by taking (B.B.B.) Botanic Blood Balm. Read tho following cer tificate: CATARRH op THE REAO cured. I cannot rofrain from tolling you what a glorious modlclno you havo. For two years my mothor has euffored with u severe catarah of tho head and ulcerated sore throat. She rosortcd to various reinedios without offeot, until she used Botanic Hlood Balm (B.B.B.), which cured hor catarrh, and hoalcd her soro throat. W. A. Pappcr, Frcdonia, Ala. For sale by Tho Laurons Drug Co., and all other Druggiata. Candidate for Mayor. I hereby ask the suffrage of every voting citizen of the city of Laurena for the cilice of Mayor at the election to be Hold on March 8, 1H07. Respectfully, W. R. RlOHBV, I taVo this method of aunonncing my candidacy for tho office of Mayor at the ensuing municipal c ectlon and ro Hpectfully ask your support. P. B. Connor. February 2d 1897. NOTICE. Parties having business with tho Coroner ploaso telegraph or phone to Ball & Slraklns, Laurons, who will communicate with tho undorslgned at Ora, S. C. M. H. Ferguson, Coroner, L. C. Jan. 1st, 1807. PITHY PARAGRAPHS. NEWS OF THE NEW SEASON?YES TERDAY A HOLIDAY. The 27th?Barlow Brothers. Mayor Dial went to Newborry on business last week. 8uperintendant Watklns, of the city schools went to Charleston on Friday. Get your Registration ticket by tho 27th or you don't vote. Mr. S. W. Vance, assistant clerk of the Senate, spent Sunday in the city. Tho March winds commonco to blow on the 22d of February. Barlow Brothers?tho 27th, at Opora House. Mr. L. W. Simklns mado a businoss trip to Newberry on Thursday. Register for tho municipal election by tho 27th. Mr. J. E. Mintor, of this city visited Charleston last week. Mr. W. W. Ball, of tho Groonvlllo News, was in town on yesterday. Miss Sallio Davis, of Clinton is visit ing Mrs. T. F. Simpson. Miss Janio Rivers wont to Spartan burg on Friday to spend a few days with her mother. Barlow Brothers Mlnlstrels will bo here on the 27th. A delightful enter tainment. Mr. P. B. Wilkos, of Charlotte, dropped in on his old friends here to spond Sunday. George Washington was romembored with tho greatest affection by all tho school ehlldron on yesterday. Tho Factory store, which is to bo an extensive and complete affair in every respoct will probably be finished and stocked In a couplo of months. Mr. and Mr6. O. C. Feathorsone, Master Douglas Fcatborstone and Miss Mame Ferguson visited Newberry last wKok. Mr. Tom Moorman, of Columbia, spent a few days of last week with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Simklns leaving on Thursday for Clemson. Tho debris of the burnt building of Traynham and Dial Is being removed and the spring will sec tho waste places with a handsomo structure. Mr. Morgan representing tho Green ville News was in the city on Wednes day last, looking after the interest of tho groat Piedmont organ. We saw a shad in our city last wock ?price 90 conts. But the editor of this paper sees occasionally such inter esting objects?as Paddy saw tho moon. Our groat guns were firod outside the bar at Charleston last week In tar got practice. Cuba Is not within ear shot of that locality. Tho prico of The Advertiser for a whole year goes precisely with tho hard times. There aro none but can afford to havo the paper. Tho General Assembly did a very sensible thing when it elected the Hon. D. M. Miles, of Spartanburg, to bo a mombor of tho State Board of Control. Money makes tho mare go, but it don't stop a har Ting. In Missouri, Dr. Arthur Duestnjiv, a millionaire was hanged on Wednesday last for the murder of his wifo an'' child in 1894. Spurgeon Suuimerol. of Clinton, a littlo friend of The Advertiser, writes us a handsomo letter and his re quest to preserve tho "coupons" of the Newberry Observer shall bo respected. Mr. D. A. Davis and Mr. C. B. Bobo oach have beautiful sites on West Main Street and will build handsome residences this spring and summer. Mr. J. C. Owens' pretty vacant lot is likely to bo graced with a handsomo rosldence. Charles F. Dorroh, a son of tho lato Dr. John F. Dorroh. formerly a promi nent citizen of this county, died in Greenville city, his home, on tho 17th instant. He was born in this county and was forty years of age. Greece, ono of the weakest and smalloat kingdoms In Europe, has seized tho island of Crete, a Turkish possession. Greece Is fool hardy or is assured of backing by the groat Eu ropean Powers, The occasion la tho war between uhristians and moslems In Crete." Mr. Abrain Parkur, about eighty years of age died at his home in this county on the morning of tho 10th In stant. Ho was a noble, good citizen, respected by all who knew him. Ho loaves a family of two daughters who havo the sympathy of a largo olpclo of friends, Tho Washington Post, a great paper, has prepared and has ready for distri bution its Almanac and Encyclopedia for 1897. Its title stylos It well?"Cy clopedia of Historic and Statistic Facts for tho Office, Farm and Housoho'd." It contains more than f>00 pages crowd ed with facts that every one should have the moanH of quickly knowing Prico 25 cts, Address Post Company, Washington, D. C, Mr. and Mrs. John Wade Anderson entertained a number of their friends on last Wednesday ovening In honor of Rov. Barnwoll Andorson and brido Rev. Mr. Anderson was married on last Tuesday at Acton, N. C. to Miss Blanche Vonable. His friends through out the county will doubtless join The ADVERTISER In slncorest congratula tions. Culhane's Comedians will begin an engagement of three nights commenc ing Monday, March 1st presenting a ropotoiroof brilliant dramas and come dios, tho oponing play boing tho great comedy-drama, "Tho Light of .Got tham, with special science effects.? In tho company is clever Clementina. St. Felix, of the woll known three St. Follx Sisters, and Will K. Cqlhano, both favorites with all theatorrgoprs. Many new and entertaining fuatur?s will bo Introduced, among the fore most being tho latest fad, 'illustrated Songs." Mr. John Mock, a highly respected citizen of this county, died at his home, Con'revllle, on tho 18:b instant in tho '.lot51 year of his age. His re mains were laid away at Durban ceme tery on tho following day attended by a largo clrclo of mourning frionds.? His (loath occurred on tho anniversary of his first marriage. He was tho fa ther of our well known County Treasu rer, Mr. J. D. Mock. His wqrk was well and faithfully done, and with tho lovo and affection of all with whom ho enmo in contact, he goes to his rest. Dr. Bonjamln F. Kilgoro died at his home at woodruff, Spartanburg coun ty, on Saturday last, Ho was advanced In life and bad long been an Invalid. He was a splondld man, at ono time a leading cltlaen and representative of Spartanburg county, He marrdod Miss Massy, of Lancaster county, one of the most lovablo and accomplished ladles in the State. At his novae on the Enoiee he dispensed a most generous and delightful hospitality. Ho leaves behind him Mrs. Kllgore and his chlldron, Messrs. Boiton and Samuol Kllgore, Mrs. W. W, Simpson, Miss Hattle Kllgore and Mrs. Annie Stall sworth. OltOSS 1111,1,. Married. February 16tb, by Rev. H. F. Hitt, William Austin to Miss Bottio Plnson, at the residence of John II. Pinson. Married, February 17tb, by Rev. R. C. McKay, at the residence of KU Hill, W. A. Watkins to Miss Nannie Hill. We extend to the happy couples our hoarty congratulations. Our community was greatly shocked by the announcement of the death of Edwin C. Cook, his young life was cut short by an accident near Prospect church, he was on the road to Laurens with a wagon and the wagon was over turned, he was thrown out and instant ly killed. Edwin was a very superior young man in every respect, the pride and hope of his family and was respect od and loved by all. His body was ac companied to the cemetery of tho Bap tist Church by a large concourso of friends and relatives. Our sympathies go out to the bereaved father and brothers and sisters. Wo hope to mcot him again "boyond tho River." J. C. McGowan has boon very 111 but is now convalescent. M. T. Simpson has painted his resi dence on Main street, and It is a thing of beauty. Our town was visited on last Monday night, tho 14th Inst., by a gang of burg lars who raldod the resldonco of Mar shall Loaman, tho storo of David Burnslde and the shop of William Thompson. It soems tho object of go lng in tho shop of Mr. Thompson was to eoouro tools to entor the othor houses. Mr. Loaman lost somo pro visions and a few articles of clothing, nono of any great valuo. Mr. Burn slde lost twelve dollars in money and a fow canned goods. Somo tramps who had been soon about town wore arrest ed but no proof could be found and thoy were turned looso. Our merchants are busy distributing guano and provisions among the peo !)le and preparations aro being made or a decided onward movement by the farmers. We havo seen a copy of tho Cross Hill School News It Is a spicy little sheet and reflects credlton tho teachers and pupils of tho school. Tho news paper is tho educator of tho times and wo aro glad to see evory vonturo in this Held. Scribe. Resolutions adopted 11Y THK I.ACKKNB IIAlt ASSOCIA TION, february 16, 1897. Resolved 1st. That we unanimously extend to the Honorable R. C. Watts, our former fellow citizen and practi tioner, our thanks for the kind, cour teous and able manner in which he has presided at our terms of Court. 2d. That we hereby express our ap preciation of his many virtues its n ju dicial ofllcer, his quick perception of legal principles, his patience and firm ness, a happy combination of the theo retical with the practical In tho ad ministration of justice. 8(1? That we tender to the Honora ble R. C. Watts and the county press a copy of these resolutions. B. W. Ball. President. Lkwis W. Simkins, Seo'y. Presentment. To His Honor, RC Watts, Pre siding Judge at the February Term op Court for the year 1897: The Grand Jury beg leave to submit, tho following as their final presentment for this Term of Court: 1st. Wo havo passed upon all hills handed to us by tho Solicitor. 2d. Our attention, was called to the fact that the Courthouse roof is in a leaky condition, and we recommend that the Supervisor have the same repaired at once. Also that some repairs be made to the windows and blinds in the School Commissioner's office, Au ditor's office and in the Clerk's of fice. 8d. We further recommend that eighteen strong comfortable chairs be purchased for use in the Grand Jury room. 4th. We have visitod and in spected County Almshouse and found tho paupers comfortable, and tho house and premises in a cleanly condition and in good re pair, with the exception that some repairs should bo made to the hearths and floors in two of the cabins. Wo endorse the reooin? mendation of tho Grand Jury at Ootobor Term of Court to pay the Stewardess of the Almshouse, Miss Jane Starnos, fifty dollars extra for faithful attention to four bed ridden inmates of the Almshouse. We find upon examination of the minute-book of tho Board of County Commissioners that fifteen dollars of this amount has been paid to her, and we know recom mend that tho balance ($85) he paid to her. nth. Wo havo examined the Jail and promises, and find that some repairs are needed on the Jail and outhouses, and wo recommend that thoy be mtfflo, Oth, Wo have examined the County offices and find them ap parently well kept. We recom mend that a good new desk and two eliair? be provided for the Clerk's office. Also a good now desk for Probate Judge's office. 7th. The public roads, gener ally, are in a very bad condition, and in some places almost impas sable. We recommend that the Supervisor, Commissioners and Road Overseers givo thorn their attention as soon as possible. We further rooommond that a small bridge be .placed across road ditch near Franks' graveyard. 8th. Wo rooommond that the drainago law bo enforced, by the proper officers, 0th. Wo have examined the Ro? port of the County Supervisor handed us by your Honor, and so far as wo aro able to ascertain it is correct and proper. 10th. In conclusion we desire to thank your Honor and the ot her officers of the Court for courtesies extended to the Grand Jury dur ing this Term of Court . Rospoctfully Hidup.ittod, A. W. Sims, Foroman. Hood's Pills are the l?? f family cathartic and liver medicine. Gen tle, reliable, sure. Notice of Dissolution. Tho firm of Martin & Bramlett has been dissolved by mutual consent. Tho undersigned continues tho business at the old stand. E. W. Martin. Fob. 18th 1807. short-length Carpeting at a bargain. C4>mo see our prices. 8. M. <fc E. H. Wilkes A Co. .. 1 .... v. ,_ .' Yotif Health At this season of the year, Iwlien the weather changes so< ^suddenly. Do not let a cought |run on. It may lead to Ca-< ^tarrli or Consumption. YouJ >can quickly cure }roiir cough? |by using. [Red Flax Cough Syrup The ideal cough cure. Itj kheals ; it cures. It's the lui Igest bottle of good Cough Sy rrup sold for 25 cents. Try it.< 'Trial size free. MANUPACTBRED BY ^Laurens Drug Co., I //. A, AIKEN, M.U., 0 Manager. r ti?F* Store near Tost Office. Thanks. At tho close of the successful Stato Convention cf the Y. M. C. A. at Clinton the following graceful Resolutions were adopted: Whereas tho success and the efficiency of our work depended largely on tho help of others, and whereas tho help has been so gen erously given, we, constituting the 20th annual convention of the Y. M. C. A. of South Carolina do resolve: 1. That wo hereby acknowledge o*ir high appreciation of and our sincere gratitude for tho kindness shown us by the Christ-loving and Christ-serving people of Clinton. 2. That we extend our heartfelt thanks to tho faculty of tbo Pres byterian College of South Caro lina for tho valuablo assistance rendered us. 3. That we dedicate a green spot in our memoiy as a reminder of the reception given us by tho la dies of Clinton. 4? That \ e express our indebted ness to the railroad lines of this Stato for a reduction of rates to those attending this convention. 5. That wo tender our thanks to the international commilto for the inestimable assistance of Mr. W. B. Miller, of New York. 0. That wo also extend thanks to Messrs. W. C. Douglas and \V. Woods White and Re vs. A. T. Jam ioson and T. G. Herbert for their highly esteemed services. 7. That woacknowledg tho valua blo aid rendered us by Mr. Kd Purse, tho organist, and by the young ladies of tho town in mak ing tho praiso servico eo satl 'ac tory, 8. That wo extend thanks to tin Y. M. C. A. of tho Presbyterian College of South Carolina for m ik ing and carrying out plans for the entertainment of the members of this convention. 9. That our thanks be extended to Dr. Jacobs for his courtesy in oponlng tho doors ol the orphanugt to the delegates. Respectfully submitted, I. S. Oaldwoll, J. T. Bacon, Henry Martin, Committee. Notice to Creditors, tinder a decree of his Honor Josoph H. Karle, dated Oct. I, 1896, In the caso of Thomas B, McGahau ami Charles I{. Pates as surviving partum'* of the firm of ?dwin Bates & Company against D. R. Crawford and W. R. Crawford, partners doing business un der the style and firm mime of It. fi W. H. Crawford and D. M. Crawford a reference in tho said case will bo hold in tho office of Simpson & barks dale, Attorneys at Laurens, S. C, on tho 6th day of April, 1807, at 10 o'clock a. m., and the creditors of D. U. ? W. R. Crawford are hereby notified that thoy must establish their claims before me at said reforenco or they will be barred from participating In the dis tribution of the funds undor this pro ceeding. H. Y. SIMPSON, Special Referee. Feb. 19th, 1897.--?t Editor W. W. BAIL It is announced that Mr. W. W. Ball has taken editorial control of tho Greenville News. For va rious reasons the Press and Hau lier is glad to havo Editor Bull In Greenville. Wo like to hi) at leas! on speaking terms with our neigh bors, and for this reason, if for no other, WO arc glad to have him it: this soction of the SI tte. Editor Ball, in point of ability and gentlemanly beariog, b is no superior in the journalism of South Carolin.. The fact i?', tho conduct of no editor to the State bus better comrnanded the respect und confi dence of the public than has fclie course of Editor Ball of th<> Char leston Evening I'osN \\ways hon est and outspoken, nlwa> - ah! , always i;dr and p ?1J to h ? has com manded the reap >cl of every b idy, ami his Influence wlil alwnya bo felt wherever ho may be. An editor of ability and e iui g< a gentleman by nature, as we'll at by force of habit, M r. W. Ii dl\s presence Is an acquisition to any coiUU] unity. We congratulate Qro nvlllo an'd shall always expect to road tho News with pleasun?at least as long as W. W. Bsll is tho editor ol it.?Abbeville Pu ss and Banner. Editor Ball makes his b >\v in a new dress over in Greenville, and the climate s ?eins altogether more congenial, If t'i<? No .s does not fairly ahine henceforth, we miss our guess.--Spartanburg Herald. Ex-Presidoul Harrison has writ ten of "A Day Wi.h tho President at His Desk for the March Ladies' Home Journal. Tho article is said to bo singularly interesting In tho detail with which it describns tho wearisome routine of the Presi dent, ft is said that General Har rison, in this article has delivered himself with great directness and vigor, relative to tho annoyauces that uro visited upon a Chief Ivs ecutive byper8is(ont office-seekers, and lie suggests a plan, by which the President's burdi us in that di rect ion could he greatly lightened, and be be enabled to dovolo more attention to more important mat? tors. A feature of the article thd will have a timely interest to those ambitious to serve the country un der the incoming administration, describes very fully bow (ho Presi dent makes appointments to of llce. "A Day With tho President at His Desk'' is unique in being the first titno thai the dully life of the President lias boi n described by one who filled tho exulted of fice. Articles upon the social and domestic lifo <>f tho President bj General Harrison will follow in successive issues of Ih? .1 lUlll.tl. DEAFNESS CA N NOT BE CURED by local applications as they can not reach (ho diseased portion ol the oar. There Is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by con stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an Inflam? d condition ol I ho mucous lining <>f the Eusta chian Tube. When this tube is in Hamen you have a rumbling sound or Imperfect hearing, und when it is entirely closed, deafn - is the result, and unless imllummation can ho taken out and this lube re stored to its normal condition, hearing wiii bo dostr iyi '? '. ?rev< r; nine cases out of ton i re iusevd by catarrh, which i: nothing but an inflamed condition 01 tho musous surface?. We will give One Hundred Dol lars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) I!: t cannol bo cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.? .Send for circulars; fr? <?. P. j. Chunky .v i '<?.. Toledo, ??. Sold by Druggists, 75 cents. Don't dally with rhonmalitm. Purify your bloo 1 ond euro it at on ? ? by taking a course of flood's Sarsapat ilia. Watches JeuJelry Pr-VV' Mending and Repairing don.- at short notice and spootul attention given to watches. W. A. JOHNSON', The Jewelei. Mills & Robertson's old stand ?next door Ben-Delia I.Iotel. NOTICE Of Settlement and Application Jor Final Discharge, Take notice that oil the fitti day of .Mar. 1897, 1 will rcndci u final account oi my acts and doings as Administrator of the estate of Anna E. Simpson, deceased, in the oilicc of Judge ?>i Probate, foi Laurens county at 11 o'cl< ok A. M., and on the name day will apply for a final discharge from my tru.-t as such Administrator. All persons having demands Rgainet said estate will plcnsc pro sent them on or before that day proven ami authenticated, or be foi ever barred. J. P. SIMPSON, Administrator. Feb. ?3, 1897?41 Obituary. I Died at her home pear Waterloo, on the 18th inst., Miss Patsy Qriffle in her 81th year. At an early ago Miss Orlflln made a profession of her faith and connected herself with Smyrna M. E. Church in Wa terloo. She adorneM that profes sion until the day of her death. Ij'ko most of her people Miss Griffin was remarkable for her in dustry, her candor ti'id cordiality. 11? r sister and many kindred friends are mourning over her de parture. Lot those of us who remain be hind imitate her virturos and follow her example. W. 'long branch. .Mis. Emily Hitch was thrown from a horse one day last werk and was hurt very badly about the head, some of the bones of her lace being broken. Thomas Young, a colored man lost a good horse the other day from "blind staggers" which makes it hard on Tom. Mr. Hampton Banks and Roheit Boyd, of Coronacn tabernacled with thfl GilsOilS one night last week. Mr. R bel t Boycc, of Cross Hill was visiting the family of Mr. Sam uel J. Todd one day last week. Dr. D. E. Bennett, of Simpson-^ vi He, S. C. and his son, John, of Greensboro, N. C, have been vis iting the family of J. T. Blakely lot the past few days. Mr. Charles Hairston, of Mount' ville, visited his father's family one day last week. All the oats sown in January in this community were killed by the recent freeze, except Mr. Ewell T. Taylor's, who has a nice stand. Will some smart man rise and ex plain? Slocum Gii.son. I .a ii i'or<l Do is. We are rejoicing in the pleasant breezes, the blight sunshine and the disappearance of some of the mud. The marriage bells are ringing quite loudly in this neighborhood just now. Rev. B. L. Anderson, of this pluco became wearied of a state of celibacy and secured as his life companion, the accomplished as sistant teacher at E no tee, Miss Blanche Venable. They were married in Ashvillc, n. C,Tuesday and passed through here Wednesday lo visit bis relatives. About the middle of next month they will go to Georgia, their future home. Mr. ('. 1). Cox and Miss Lola Johns n w ill be united in the holy bands of matrimony in the Bap tist church at this place next Wed nesday at seven o'clock p. m. The j ul lie is invited. Mr. J. W. Lanford has erected a number of small frame houses on bis land for his . i | ?ei s. The sell ;ol at bis place taught by Rev: J. M. Osborne is still well attended a,id prospering. Mi. II. M. Johnson has just had :i new coVCling put on his house. We miss the genial lace oi Mr. Rogers in our Sun jay school now ?it's a H nc hoy. Rev. Mr. Abcrcromhie tilled Ins regular appoiontmcntatthc Mctho ilisl church last Sunday afternoon, lie preached to n very attentive congregation. Mi. W. II. Drummond has re cent!) had a well bored for one of Ills tenants. He teemed a tine head of water. The farmers arc thinking about plowing scon, if it doesn't rain itgain. You Know, We all know that any tired mus cle e n be restored by rest. Your stomach is u muscle. Dyspepsia i ; its manner of saying "1 um lired. Give me rest." To rest the Hiernach you must do its work out Bide of the body. This is the Shaker's method of curing indigestion, und its success is b>st attested by tho fact that I hose pcoplo are practically tree Irom whit is without doubt tho most prevalent of all diseases.? The Shaker Digestive Cordial not only contains digested food which i ; promptly absorbed without tax ing the tired digestive organs, but it is likew ise an ttid to the diges tion of foo ls in Iho stomach. A ion cent trial bottle will convince you of its met its, und these j on e in obtain through all druggists. DAXOL is (he best medicine for children. Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil. NOTICE to Tin: People of Laurens! I have opened up a large Harness and Saddlery business in the in the storeroom next to J. H. Sullivan's, on Main Street. I manufacture all of my Harness and sell them cheaper than you can buy this shoddy Notthern harness which is p t up by b ,ys and gir'.s that have no knowledge of the business. I Ii VC been working at the business for 20 yais, and can make any kind ol Harness from $2.50 up to $500.00, 1 work from three t> five hai news makers all the time, and can mal:e anything you want that I h IVC not got in stock, but I always keop a large stock of everything in my line on hand. I sell one grade Of harness at #7.00 complete, that if you can buy elsewhere in Lui rens for the same money I will make anyone thai docs it a present of a set. I sell all of my goods on twelve months guarantee if any thing give' away I will tlx it for nothing. 1 also do all k nd Ol rc? pa'ning at reasonable pi. 08. Gab ami get prices and examine my stock of goods. I have 11 trace attachment thai I Rlvo away with every set of harness that is W'orill in many eases from |fi0 lO $100. 11. Isapattcnt fastcnor to keep the trace from slipping off of the sl.ifrlotroe. You can't buy them from any one but me as i have the right for this county. 1 soil them at !;*> cents a pair or 2 pairs for :.*"> cents. Highest prices pttid for Hides. The Laurens Harness Co., ^fc.B. B. II?GGIN, Proprieto?I AlliaiiV A grand rally\ men of Laurons Co, at New Prospect SV"" Saturday last, l?th" ins* In tho absence of M. President of County ?S .1. 1). Sullivan was called t\ ifo chair, and \V. S. Power was olootod Secretary. Tho President intro duced the lion. 1). P. Duncan, who had boon invited to speak on this occasion. After Duncan's speech dinnor was announced, ami we were really glad that wo were there, for such a dinner tho good ladies of New Prospect neighborhood know liovjj^a' to fix. ' Tho following resolutions were offered by 0. Gr. Thompson, and adopted unanimously: liesotved, That the thanks of this meeting are due and hereby tendered to Men. D, P. Duncan lor Iiis able, in structive and patriotic address. Thon followed the Hon. G. W. Shell, who made an able speech on combines and combine influences. A talk was made by 0. G. Thompson on corporations and the impositions upon tho laboring clllKS of people, especially the farmers and mill operators, He spoke in favor of Brown's (1 be lieve it is) Compulsory Educa tional bill. Ctipt. Shell a 1st? spoke in favor of same, and would have voted for it had ho been a member of i he legislature. .1. D. M. Shaw was call for, but Ii?? said that lie could not speak, but bo made a speech as only Shaw can make. Ho spoke in favor of compulsory education, and be lieved il nothing but right that if a man was so trilling as not to give his children an education, or at least learn them to read and write, he should be compelled to. Also it would give so many little children who work in cotton mills from before day until after dark a chance to go to school, and not be making a living for a lazy father. Ho declared, so help him God, that ho never intended for a single child to grow up in ignorance in tho community whore ho lives. Moved by G. YY. Shell that we do now adjourn; carried. So ended a day much enjoyed by all. J. D. SULLIVAN, President. \V. S. POWKH, See'y. Organs and Pianos. I do not beg beg any person to buy of me, but if you value yout dollars, I will positively save you many of them on the price of a piano or organ. Seo my Organs and guaranty. They talk. Call at my photograph studio, over Dank of Laurcns. Don't buy un til you see what 1 can do. L, A. McCouu. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Itromo Quinine Tab els. All Druggists refund tho money if il fails In Cure. 28c. Korsalo by tho I.aureus Drug Com pany . State of South Carolina, County ov Laurkns. Court of Probate. Summons for Relief.?(Complaint not Served ) J. P. Simpson as A Itninistrator of Anna K. Simpson, dee'd., Plaintiff against Samuel A. Uarnolt, Isabel IS. Terry, Anna M. Simpson, Lillis IL Cook roll, /. mi ie I). Thelford, .lame:- P. Spratt, Anna Spratt and Isabel Spratt, De fendant!1. To the Defendants above named. You are hereby summoned and rc <1 ilred t l an-wrr the complaint in this action, of which a copy is this day filed in the olllno of ihe Judge of Probate for Laurens County, an I to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their oflloeat Laurons Court 11 -use, South Carolina, within twenty days after tho service hereof, ex clusive oi the day Of such service; and if you fail to answer tho complaint with in tho time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for thi^ rc'ii'f demanded in the complaint. D.itcd January 25th, A. I)., 1897. 0. c. Thompson, j.p.l.o., [b.c.] SIMPSON & NARKSDALE, Plaintiff's Attorney. To Samuel A. Rai-nett, Lillis B.Oockell, Z innie \\. Thotfo'd, James P. Spratt, Anna Spratt and Isabel Sprntt, non i osidont, Defendants. Please take notice that tho complaint i;i this action was filed in tho office of tho .lodge of Probate f >r Laurene Ooun 1. s luth Carolina on the '2?th day of January, I^.it. SIMPSON a I1AHK.SDALE, Plaintiffs Attorneys. AIU (?<: -0. tt. Thompson, .i.p.Ij.O. [n.s.', Lamvns, S. 0., Jan. 25, 1897?Ot J9JRUGS1 of all kinds <'o to gjDr.B.P.Posey's DRUG STORE Notice Wili let to lowest responsible bidder the reparlng of tho bridge across Saluda Klver. at Watts' Perry, on Wednesday, tlio 24tli day of February, at n o'clock a m., with the right to reject any or all bide. i JAMESvbOWNKY, lguttK?. Supervisor.