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HOME AFFAIRS. ONE DOLLAR A TEAR. Hereafter The Advertiser will bo sent one year for one dollar to persons who will pay in advance. Numbers ot persons complain that the price of The Advertiser is too high. They say that ono dollar a yoar Is enough. The price of the paper is placed at one dollar a year only because sub scribers refuse to pay for It in ad vance. Whon the proprietor has to tako the risk of frequently getting nothing for the paper, and besides, has to pay for collecting, there Is no profit at all In publishing the papor at ono dollar. If all The Advertiser's sub scribers would pay one dollar in ad yanco the profit would bo much bettor than at ono dollar and a half on a cre dit. Therefore, in order that there may bo no reason for complaint, The Advertiser will be sent one year, to any person who pays tho dollar in ad vance. Subscribers In arroars who wish tho paper at one dollar must of course set tle their arrears and may then pay one dollar In advance for the twelve months ensuing. This rule will be rigidly adhered to. The cash must bo paid before tho pa por is sent, else tho prico will remain one dollar and a half. Our New Council. The election on. last Tuesday was a good humorod contest. Two substan tial and popular citizens, W. R Ritch ey, Esq., and Dr. P. B. Connor, contest ing for the Mayoralty, tho contost was close, Mr. Richey, in a full vote, win ning by fifteen majority. The Alder men elect are: C. 11. Ropor, L. S. Ful ler, F. P. McGowan, C. B. Bobo, J. S. Bennett and B. A. Sullivan. What was known as the "young American" ticket is considered to have provailed. Those chosen aro all business mon, in terested in building up and taking care of the town,and wo aro all happy. As they will have a hard task in pleasing everybody, wo extend our sincere sympathy in advanco and advise them that thoy need have no apprehension of tho old Greek ostracism, with which citizens, who by reason of their popu larity, had grown dangerous, were sent out of tho country. Greenwood County. The Act creating this now county attaches the territory in its bonders to tho .*ld Congressional District and to the 7th Judicial Circuit, now composed of Spartanburg, Laurens, Union and Nowborry. Three terms of Court arc fixed for the .'Id Monday of March, tho 4th Monday of July and tho 4th Mon day of Novombor. Tho first term of the Court will be lrs4d in Novombor next. At Clemson. Messrs. Furman, C. M., Robertson, B. F., and Sloan, B. F., are taking post-graduate courses in ohemlstry.? Mr. Tillman, B. K., Jr., is taking a post-graduato course in English, at tho same tlmo studying Latin and law. Any one wanting a lino Jersey bull calf should write to Dr. Quick at once. A base-ball team has been organized with Sullivan, J. F., as manager; Irby W. C, as Captain, and Brock, W. F., as scorer.?Cor. Abbeville Press and Banner. U. C. V. A mooting of Camp Charles Rutlcgo Holmes is heroby called to meet at tho usual place and hour on Saturday the 27th instant. R. N. OUNINGHAM, Mar. 11, '07 Commander. Attention, Veterans! A mooting of Camp Garlington U. C. V. is heroby ordered for Friday March 26th, at Laurens Court House at 11 a. m. A large attendance re quested. By order of B. W. BALL, Commander. B. w. Lanpord, A. A. Business Notions. Only one Rambler Cyclo $100.00 for $(50.00. Croscent cyclo guaranteed fully foj a limited time?$:<4.50. S M & E II Wilkos & Co. A singlo fact out-weighs a thousand claims. The single fact about S. M. & E.H. Wilkos & Co., is that thoy sell you a bicyclo for $34.50 with as good a guarantee as any $100 wheel. It's quite easy to order from us a Sunny Souih Stovre and thoro aro many ways of doing it through tho invontions of Boll and Edison, tho Wostorn Union or Uncle Sam will do the trick for a 2 cents stamp. Try us. S. M. & E. H. Wilkos ik Co Wilkes pays freight. A big lot of spongos in a now show case so that you can see what you want at Dr. Posey's Drug Storo. Briek, Lime and Lumber for sale by J. C. Elliott. If you wish something nico try Col gate^ soaps, perfumes and Vaseline preparations. A full lino can bo found at The Laurens Drug Co. Good tollot paper 6 cents per packago at The Laurens Drug Co. Headquarters for best values and low est prices in clothing, phoes, hats and staple dry goods.?J. R. Mmtor & Son. When you are ready to buy Rug* wo request you to see S. M. A E. II. Wilkos & Co.'s line short length carpeting Rugs from 20 cents up $16.00 each. When you are ready to look tor the good things that yon may considor no ceesary for your "house" soo S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co.'h line. Thoy nro "Honse Furnishers" from kitchen to tho parlor. Delivered free. Wo will be back at our old and splen did stand on tho corner. In tho moan while our damaged stock must go to our old customers at tho lowest prices. Davis & Roper. Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and LaGrfppo whon Laxative Bromo QtflNiNK will eure you In ono day. ? Does not produce tho ringing in the head like Sulphate of Quinlno. Put up In tablets convenient for taking.? Guaranteed to euro, or money re funded. Prico, 26 cents. For sale by Hill & Martin. Do you ever cook? Did you ever cook on Sinnv South Stove. S. M. <fe E. II. It Co. glvos you a guarantee need hot be afraid ot. Thoy freight. WEDDINQ FESTIVITIES Attended Upon The Marriage of a Popular Youug Couple. The elegant reception at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Irby on Tuesday evonlng last was the crowning social event of tho season?on this the wed ding ovo of their eldest daughtei, Miss Lvdie to Mr. Thomas Dean Darlington, of rhomasvillo, Ga., friends and rela tives of the popular pair thronged the hospitable mansion to do them honor and enjoy tho parting reception of their charming hostess. Many a time have these Monds partaken of the hospitable cheer of this homo, but this ovening pro?cnted a 6co'no that would make the heart of an anchorite glow. Never did a bonnlo brldo look fairer, as sho stood radiant with expectant bapplnosson the throshhold of her new life, than did this daughter of Laurens as she stood besldo tho handsomo groom receiving her friends. Beauti ful maidens lu full evonlng dress, handsomo matrons in gowns of soberer huo and distinguished looking men, did homage to this pair who were so soon to tako upon themselves the most solemn vows lifo can Impose. Ip tho halls and parlors good cheer, music ami laughter roignod with de lightful Informality. Up stairs tbo ta bles groaned under scores of tangible expressions of tho estoom in which the twain were he'd. Tho love of near fivo BCOre friends soomed crystallized lu Bohemian glass?cut glass and china? moulded into every conceivable shape in brass and copper, silver and gold or carved Into wood or woven Into linen fresh from Krlus Is'o. In tho dining room a delightful repast Buppllmonted the "feast of reason and the flow of soul" tlil the guests folt they were In tho houso beautiful on tho doloctablo mountains. Tho guests lingered loth to leave tho fair hostess 'til tho noon of night warned thom of her much needed ro*t. Tho brido-oloct novor looked moro beautiful than on her last appearance among her friends as Miss Lydlo Irby. Ilor gown of pure whlto brocade silk? with zouave of silk netting ombroldorod in silver thread and pearl rosos lent a now charm to the slondor graceful figure. She wore diamonds, the gift of tho groom and carried an exquisite bou quet of bride rosos and maiden hair fern. Her friends will never forgot her as she stood among thorn a perfect picture of purity and lovllness, and as wc passed out from tho beautiful scone our 'hearts echoed as ono heart this sentiment ? "Send to them pleasure passing In measure God that is over us all." On Wednesday morning, March 10th the Baptist church was comfortably filled with the friends of Miss Lydio Irby and Mr. T. D. Darlington who had ass-mbled to witness the marriage of this popular young eouplo. The church was beautifully with lloral decorations, gracefully arranged by loving bands and the glorious sun that had beon hidden by murky clouds for ton days Hashed out in prodigal loveliness and Hooded the sccno with a glorious burst of light. Just as tho minute hand marked the dial at half past twelve Miss Emma Ualc,of Clinton,S. C. began the wedding march. The ushers, Mr. Gus Tompkms, of Port Royal, William Elliott, of Beaufort, Chas T. Baker, ot Augusta, L. W. Boyd, Ciaudo Babb, and lt. V. Irby, of Laurons forraod a group at the alter step. Tho groom and best man Mr. A G. Allel): of Al lcndale, S. O, ontorcd from tho vestry and stood waiting for tho brldo who entered upon tho arm of hor sister, Miss Claudia and joined tbo waiting Carty at the Alter. As soon as tho ride had joined him whose name was now to be hers, the music dropping in to the tender strains of "call mo thine own" lent solemn effect to tho tondor doss and solemnity with which the be loved pastor, Rev. J. D. Pitts pro nounced the holy words of life's most solemn vows. The entire party wore gracefulbuttonleros of Mexican violets and the white rug upon which tho contracting parties stood was bordcrod with this fragrant emblem of inno cence and faithfulness. Tho bride wore a beautiful dark cadet blue tailor made travelling suit trimmed in navy blue braid and buttons. The Maid of Honor, wore a blue brocade gown of lighter shade trammed in lilac gilt chillon and dark blue velvet. The universal esteem in which these young people are held speaks volumes for their sterling quulitcs ami augurs well for their fu ture. They left for points of interest in the South after which they will make their homo inThomasvillc, Ga. The following visitors attondod the Irby-Darlington wedding: Mr. Jack Davis, of Clinton, M. L. Copoland, of Clinton, J. H. Irby, of Columbia, Miss Carrie Baric, of Columbia, Miss Lizzie Glenn, of Newberry, Miss Km Halo, Switzer, Miss lanle Vanco and Miss Nan Vance, of Clinton, Miss Em Lcakc, Mrs. S. P. Vance, Mrs. W. T. Vanco, of Clinton, Miss Laura Darlington, Allcndale, Miss May Singleton,, of Acton. Tho Public Acts, Tho News and Courier is doing an act of public charity as well as show ing newspaper enterprise In printing the recent Acts of General Assembly. It will bo a month beforo thoy sro available in their usual printed form. Correspondents Wanted. THE ADVERTISER wishes corres pondents at or near all tho post otllcos in. the county, excepting of course, those where wc already have regular correspondents. Paper, envolopes and stamps will be furnished thom and the paper will be sent thom froc. Their letters must bo received by Friday. Important happenings, such as Ores, murders and deaths, if thoy oc cur after tho letter has beon mulled, should be sent In at anv time later, but very brlolly, if thoy can reach the ollice by Monday noon. Romomber In writing to: Write on one sido of papor. Write legibly, and proper names es pecially so. Give us simply tho facts and nothing moro. Don't make long comments ? Toll about tho visitors, deaths, births, woddings, entertainments, crops, schools and any thing of interest but soo always bow few words the story can bo told In. The best newspaper writer is tho writer who can say most, glvo most facts, in the least spaco. To Cure a Cold in Ono Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tnb cts. All Druggists refund the money if it fails to Cure. 2So. For sale by the Laurens Drug Com pany. Go to SI inter's for your staple dry goods and save money. Prices are right. J. lt. Hinter & Son. Don't fail to see our new arrivals that are rolling In, J. K. M inter it Son. The Big Store. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL The Cheapest Furniture and Music Houso in North or South Carolina. It advertises straight from the shoul der. No 8onsatiQnal vorballngs. No other ro-lnforcomcnt but the simple, keen-edged truth. Look through tho store or write for prices. Goods delivered to any Rail road town within 100 miles of Clinton. THE BIG STORE, Mar. 16,07-0m Clinton. S. 0. SPICY STUFF AFFAIRS OF THE STREET CORNERS ?PEOPLE WHO'VE DROPPED IN FOR A FEW DAYS. "St. Patrick's day in tbo morning" comes to-morrow. 8everal interesting communications are crowded out this week. Tbo new woman will be largely in attendance on tin ?.Cor butt and Fitzslm mons entertainment to-morrow. Miss Florine Bolt, a pretty and oopu larjyoung lady of Easley is visiting in town at Mr. D. O. Barksdale's. Mrs. Oha?. W. Bostick wont to Lau rens yesterday to visit her parents.? Greenvillo News. Governor Ellerbe has ordered an olection of county ofllcers for Cherokeo county on tbe 27th instant. Greenwood county will hold primary oloctions on the 18th and 26th Instant to choose candidates for various offices. Miss Eva Gary, of Nowberry is vis iting her sister Mrs. J. A. Barksdale, Jr., of this city. Miss May Singleton, of Acton, is in town, tho guost of Miss Mame Fergu son. Mrs. Ann Culbortson, wife of Maj. G. W. Culbortson, died at her home, near Ekom, In this county, on the 6th Inst. after a long Illness. Township Commissioners aro not commissioned by tho Governor. They simply take an oath of office before tho Clerk of Court. Great Hoods prova'1 in tho great rivers of the North W'jst. The Mis sissippi threatens to change its bed, and Memphis is in danger. Miss Sarah Sullivan, who has been spending several weeks with Mrs. J. E. Burnside, returned to her home In Laurens yesterday.?Greenville News. The friends of Miss Emma Jones who has recently been so extremoly 111 will bo glad to learn that she Is now confidently expocted to recover. Enoreo Presbytery has been called to moot in the Presbyterian church horo this morning in order to dismiss Rev. Barnwell Anderson to the Pres bytery of Cherokee Georgia In which he Is soon to assume the pastorate of a church. The Southern Railway proposes to give tho low rate of ono first-class fare for tho round trip to Wilmington in May when the Southern Baptist Con vention meets there. Rev. \. J. Uolmos, Evangollst for Enorec Presbytery Is to begin on next Sunday ovonlng a series of services In the Pre8bytorlan church here. This will doubtless be agreeable intelligence to all Mr. Holmes Laurens friends. The dispensary constabulary force la tho Stato has been largely reduced by Governor Ellerbe. John T. Lang ston, of this county, Is retained, and J. P. Ellogo, a new man appointed. Tho Hon. H. H. Evans, Mayor of the city of Newborry, has been In tho city for several days and Laurons seoms to put on a livelier look. Ho was formerly our Chief Magistrate, but our city has not outgrown him. Tbc Laurons Harness Company havo just completed some of the best har ness that has boon made in tho South. Laurens should bo proud of thl? new enterprise as you do not have to send off from homo to get lino harness. Corbott and Fitzslmmons as repre sented In pictures are fine Herculean follows with "foreheads villainously low." Aftor tho fight tho winner will be a monkey and the loser a baboon. This is Augusta's grand week of at tractions?all should go and have a good time. The rail way fares are reasonable and the hospitality of tho city is unex celled on the continent. The Advkk tiser acknowledges an invitation to the Banquet to the Press on this evening and must loose the glorious occasion, as many delightful occasions aforetime have been missed. William N. Wharton, Esq., a prom inent farmer of this county, died at the homo of his son Col. J. H. Whar ton on March the 4th, and his remains were buried at Beaverdam on the fol fowing day. He was seventy-eight years old and had beon a member of Beaverdam Church for forty-nlno years. He was a good neighbor, dis tinguished for modest, unassuming worth, public spirited, a true patriot, and universally reBpocted. It is estimated by competent author ity that tho cotton crop of tho South will be twenty million bales a quarter of a century hence. The possibilities of tho crop in Egypt is giving anxiety to Southern planters largely interested in this plant. This estimate for the future doos not take in improved moth nds of cultivation and handling, but has reference to the natural develop ment of tho labor supply. Mayor Dial resigned his office of Mayor during last week and was elected a member of the Commission of Public Works, In placo of W. R. Richoy, who resigned to accept the office of Mayor. This Board held a mooting on yosterday to receive bids for the construction of Water and Electric Light Works. A number of bids wore filed and the city has beon lively for several days with anxious contractors from all parts of the country. Tho South Carolina State Pross As sociation will meet at Newberry on the 25th of May. Hon. Patrick Walsh, of tho Augusta Chronicle. Is expected to make the annual oration* A trio to Nashville has beon arranged. Editor Aull is president of the Association. Tho Association will visit Nashvlllo, taking in tho great Southern Exposi tion, soon to open In that eity. Thoy will stop by Invitation at tho growing town of Clinton, visit tho Orphanage and see othor sights in that progres sive burgh to astonish tho nimble pen cil pushers. Under tho conlty of State's rules the kind hearted Governor of South Carolina honored a requisition of the good Governor of Georgia, for the re turn to that Stato of one Fowlor, charged with forgery. Tho requisition was placed in tho hands of a Laurens deputy, who located Fowlor near Foun tain Inn and wont to arrest him. Fow lor though a handy man, had lost both hands in accldonts, while he had acci dent policies all the while. There are several versions as to tho Deputy's ad ventures, one that ho found tho inter esting Fowlor In tho midst of a largo household; Fowler being an ex-minis ter, tho deputy was invited to join in prayer and in the midst of the prelimi naries, the accused disappeared; an other version, that all Bat down to a sumptuous dinner and that betweon tho substantial and the desert the ac cused vamoosed and made good his es cape at a Nancy Hank's paoe. At any rate the Interesting character, wbo is figuring largely In the papers; made gvod his escape, and the laugh Is now i upon the Laurons deputy. / A ! New City Government* Tbe newly elected Mayor and board of Aldermen were duly installed into office in the council chamber at 0 A. M. yesterday, N. B. Dial, Esq. as Notary administering the constitu tional and oQlolal oath. They imme diately proceeded to a business meet ing, the first business being the elec tion of a Olerk and Treasurer. Mr. L G. Balle, the efficient Incumbent was chosen by ballot; then followed the election of the Incumbent and faithful Chief, L. A. Langeton. It was re solved to eleot three Instead of two As sistants as formerly, resulting in the choice of J. O. Richardson, Wm Irby, and D. C. Barksdale. Uitherto a man has been employed on Factory Hill, but the three Assistants are now sub ject to duty throughout tho city. The salary of the Clerk is fixed at 9500. of the Chief at 9000, while he is required to keep mounted, and the Assistants get 9400. They arc required to bo in uniform and to wear their batons. A committee on streets consisting of L. 8. Fuller, B. A. Sullivan and J. 8. Ben nett was appointed. A finance commit tee was appointed with C. B. Bobo, ohalrman, F. P. McGowan and C. U. Roper. The Mayor is ex officio a mombor of all committees. The offi cials are to bo paid every two weeks. A resolution was passed that no liquors aro allowed to be drunk about tho city offices by policemen or others and inebriety on the part of the officials will be visited with removal. The In dications are that the new board will prove an efficient working body and that the affairs of the olty are In good hands. ClHppings from Houea Path Chrouicle. Cspt. J. B. Humbert, of Prince ton was here last Friday. John A. Balentine, a prominent young farmer of Brewerton was here for awhile Monday. Rev. W. B. McCuen will be or dained in the ministjy of the Bap tist church at Princeton next Sun day. Wo are glad to note that our neighboring city, Laurens is to have a system of water works and electric lights. Q. Wash Davis, of Laurens coun ty was here Monday soiling cot ton. Mr. Davis is a farmer who raises his own "hog and hominy" and has his cotton as a surplus crop. T. C. McDaniel and wife Spent Sunday with relatives here. John Ellodge a prominont young man of Laureus county was here for a few hours yesterday. Dr. J. R. Wright, who has been In Nashville for several months attending a medical college ar rived at home on last Saturday. We predict a brilliant future for him in the medical field, Mr. G. Pet Smith of Brewerton was in the city for aw bile last Fri day. Mr. Smith is one of the most prominent citizens of Laurens county, and is very popular with our citizens. How's This! Wo offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. OHENEY & CO. Props. Toledo, O. We the undersigned have knov? n F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac tions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firms. West <fe Truax, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, O. Walding, Kinnan, & Marvin, Whosesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is takon in ternally, acting upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 7G cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Roll of Honor. Following is the honor roll of Bailey school for tho month of February, 1897: First Grado ? Estello Ramage, Davenport Milam, Errette Jacks. Second Grade ? Anna Temple ton, Bessie Brown. Third Grade ? Ronnie Jacks, Grace Temple ton, D. Templeton, Mattio Adair, Pluss Brown. Fourth Grado ? Alma Tribble. Florence Ramage, Sallie Jacks, Lilla Adair, Essie Adair, Emma Jacks, Johnny .Madden. MARY Bbamlettb, Teacher. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF LAURENS, At Laurens in the State of South Carolina, At the Close of Business, Mar. 9, 1897. llESOUIlCKH. Loans and discounts, $ 02,093 7." Overdrafts, seeurod, 290 79 U. S. Ilonas to seoure circula tion, 10,000 00 Hanking-bouso, furniture, and fixtures, 3,091 55 Other real estate and inert gages owned, 4,082 00 Due from National Hanks (not Reserve Agents) 120 23 Duo from State Hanks and Hankers, 291 20 Due from approved rosorvo agents, 1,303 97 Notes of other National Ranks, 100 00 Fractional paper ourroncy, mokles, aud couts, 202 00 Lawful money reserve m Bank, viz: Specie, 0,782 00 IiCgal-tender notos, 1,315 00 8,097 00 Rodomptlon fund with U. S, Treasurer (5 per cont. of circulation, 720 00 Total, ' $128,352 15 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, $ 63,000 00 Surplus fund, 12,000 00 Undivided profits, Iohs oxpun sos and tuxes paid, 1,029 96 National Hank notes outstand ing, 12,180 00 Duo to other National Itsnks, 1,840 23 Duo to Stato Han Us and Ran kers, 539 19 Dividends unpaid, 582 00 In ividua! doposlts subject to oheek, 27,310 07 Time cortltioatos or deposit, 2,3-10 70 Notes and bills rodiscounteil, 6,000 00 Total, $128,352 15 STATE op SOUTH CAROLINA, ? County of Laurens. j I, John Augustus Rarksdalo, Cashier of tho abovo-namod bank, do solemnly swear that tho abovo statomont is true to tho best of my knowledge and belief. John Auo. iiAiuen.u i:, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to bofore me, this 15th day of Mar. 1807. F. P. MoUowan, Notary Public,8? 0. Counter.?Attest: T. B. To d D, ) <'. I). makkbdale, V Dlreo r. F. POSEY, I Clipping* from Clinton Gazette. The very interesting series of meetings held during the past week at the Baptist church wero con cluded last Sunday night. A great deal of spiritual good has be6n ac complished through the earnest preaching of the pastor, Rev. J. B. Parrott and some accesions to the ohurch were made. Clinton ought to have an oil mill. An ice factory would pay too. There is none at Newberry, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville nor Chester, nor Union and Clinton being cen trally located is a fine shippiug point. Sorao minor industries would pay here; such as theso go far toward booming a town, and we fail to see why somebody does not take hold and push it along. One among the handsome things that might be done in tho way of improvements about Clinton, is the building of an Auditorium for holding great assemblages, such as on Commencement and iiko occa sions. We would suggest that some body "figure" on estimates and that such an enterprise be under taken. There is no hall of any kind in Clinton sufficiently largo to nc comodate the immense throngs that gather on many occasions and hence let it bo built. The city ot Laurens is sure enough going to have electric lights anc water works. Congratulations to you, Fair Laurens on tho Hills! A girl told rao recently that she thought she and I wero old enough to get married. If that lick is kept up awhilo there will ho somebody to soothe tho brow of this lono star. tilt OSS HIM,. P. S. Pinson has been elected a Warden in place of W. T. Austin resigned. M. M. Teague, A. R. Holmes, G. C. Ruer, R. C. Davis and J. R. Copeland have been e'ected as Trustees of the Wardsworth School and Estate to serve for the next two years. This property is now yielding some revenue, which is being carefully used by the Trustees in the support of educa tion in the way devised in the will. The prospect is favorable for a great increase in the value of the estate, as many of the leases will fall due in the next few years. The Trus tees are capable business men and we feel assured that nothing will be left undone which may be for the benefit of the trust. The Town Council has sunk a well on the street near the depot, which will be of great tue and convenience to the public. Our neighbor, Mr. Geo. Proflitt is glad over I he advent of a girl at his house. Ernest Fuller has beenepjito sick but is reported to be better. P. H. Madden has been quite sick for ten days but is now con valescent. Dr. J. H. Miller has returned from New York where he has laid in a full stock of spring and sum mer goods. The Doctor took in the Inaugural display at Washing ton on the 4th. He reports the business outlook as promising and on the increase. Mr. Black, of Columbia is in town visiting the family of P. B. Smith. Mr. Tom Anderson who has been in Greenville for some years has come to our town and is building a handsome residence in the suburbs. The Presbytery of Knorcc will meet at Liberty Springs church in April. Our good people are mak ing all needful preparations to give the visitors a characteristic wel come and entertainment on the oc casion. Rain is in great abundance and farmers are doing but little on their farms. Scuiiiic. Cambridge, England, March 11.-Hon orary degrees wero conferred to-day by Cambridge University upon United States Ambassador Bayard and upon tho retiring French Abasgador. Baton deCourcett, with the usual ceremonies. There wero many ladles present. Tho recipients of tho honors wore attired in scarlet and from tho undergraduate gal leries were heard tho usual comments on the proceedings. Mr. Bayard was wild ly cheered and applauded for about five minutes and a big American Hag was un furled and waved by tho undergraduates Tho public orator delivered a laudatory oration in Latin, full of co-npliments to the United States Ambassador. As U9ual the orator was interrupted by the undergraduates with jocular yells of "Take your hat oil," "Take no notice of him, Mr. Bayard," etc. Vico Chancellor then presented thedegreo amid applauno and cries of "Speech," "Speech." The ceremony ended with three cheors for the United States Ambassador and sing ing "For he's a jolly good fellow" and with whistling "Yankee Doodle" and "La Marsellaise." Here is a diamond, hero a pieco of charcoal. Both carbon; yet between them stands the mightiest of magicians Nature. The food on your table, and your own body; elementally tho same yet between tho two standa tho digestion the arbiter of growth or decline, life or death. We cannot mnko a diamond; wo can not mako flesh, blocd and bono. No. But by means of tho Shaker Digoative Cordial we can enable tho stomach to digeBt food which would otherwise fer ment and poison the system. In all form of dispepsia and incipient consumption with weakness, In? of flesh, thin blood, nervous prostration, tho Oordid is the successful remedy Taken with food it relieves at once. It nourishes, and as sists naturo to nourish. A trial bottle? enough to show its merit?10 cents. LAXOL is the host modiciue for chil dren. Doctors recommend it in place of Uastor Oil. For building m"atorlal?Brick, l.ime and Lumbor, apply to J. O. Blllott. Notice to Creditors. Under a decree of his nonor Joseph II. Karle, dated Oct. ??, 1805, In the cuso of Thomas B. McGahan and Charles K. Bates as surviving partners of the firm of Edwin bates Si Company against D. R. Crawford and W. U. Crawford, partners doing business un der the stylo and firm namo of D. R. Sc W. R. Crawford and D. M. Crawford a referonce in tho said case will bo hold in tho office of Simpson & Barks dale, Attorneys at Laurens, S. <' on tho 6th day of April, 18!>7, at 10 o'clock a. m., and the crodltors of D. R. & W. R. Crawford aro hereby notified that thoy must ostabl sh their claims boforo roe at said roforonuo or thoy will be barred from participating in tho dis tribution of too funds under this pro ceeding. 11. V. SIMPSON, Not Looking*Well? NOT FEELING1WELL? Signs of Spring convey a warning that certain ailments?general debility, dys pepsia, skin diseases, rheuma tism, liver complaints, etc., need attention. There isn't anything better for a blood purifier than our Sarsaparilla Compound. Nothing secret or mysterious about it?simply Sarsaparilla, Iodide Of Potassium, Dandelion, Stillingla, etc.?drugs you per haps know something about, and and which aro recommond ed by all medical works and physicians. Then it is honestly and care fully made like everything else that we make?and we give you a bigger bottle than you usually get, and charge but 75 cents for it. We are not ashamed to put what it's made of on each bot tle. Laurens Drug Co., //. K. AIKEN, M.B., Manager\ Store near Post Office. Alliance Meeting. The Laurons County Alliance is here by called to meet with Power Alliance on Friday, tbo 2d day of April at eleven o'clock A. M. All sub-Alliances will t.\ko notice and send in their reports and full delegation as 111 Itters of im portance will ho considered. M. A summbrki., President. Met of Lettern Remaining ill the Post Ofllce at Lau rens, S. C, unclaimed, for the week ending March 15, 18D7 : B?lloyd, Mrs. Lonn; Bass, B Vv"; Boyd, Miss Dora. I)?Heering, W T. F?Fuller, Miss Annie. G?Gossott, John; Gaston, Griffy: Graham, J A; George, M A; Green, (1 P. M?Morison, J T; McLury, Miss Al ice; Mitchell, (ieorge. N?Nabors, Miss Maltie ; Neefers, II W. 0? Owens, Misa L T; Owens, TC; Owings, l> W; 0*Gara James. P?Prior, Miss Nannie; I'ece, Al Sig nor Antonio. S ?Sullivan, J W ; Sloan, Messes L L & L. T?Tucker, Walter. W?Whitnoy, T J; Williams, Miss Shalart: Woodruff, Mrs. Millissia; Wil liams, Miss S I.; Williams, Louis; Workman, Miss Matilda. COR THE WEEK ENDING MAR. S, 18U7. A?-Adams, Willie .1. B?Brown, Miss Mary; Benjamin, Miss Senora; Hlaekwell, J II. C?Churshiro, Allen. D?Dorroh, Miss Slllle-2 F?Flainlar, John ; Cranks, George; Frady, w L; Frady, W G; Fernell, M lss Corrie. G?Gawen, Jasper F; Golden, John 11 amp. 1? Irwin, John-2. Ii?Little, Miss Lula; Littlu, Miss V.. M- Mills, L J ; Moots, John; Morant, Henry. P?Petit 15 P. R?Ithyns, J C I. 2 S?Stevons, Miss Ola; Simpson, V P; Simpson, Israel A. T?Thompson, Nelson; Todd, Miss Julia; Thompson, Albert. VV Whitmire. Ilix; Wells, John; Williams, John Lu. Persons calling for any of al>ove let ters will please say, "They are adver tised." T. B. CnKws. P. M. The Greenville Nows says that ho far at* it is informed no sound money democrat has indie-ted to McKinley a desiro to bo appointed to any olnee--:i fact which hau brought keen disappointment to certain newspapora \v h i c h have never boon aide to e??n ceive of political notion based upon anything 6<hor than tho hope of preforraenl.-AIohnaon Monitojfa A Delightful Entertainment. A delightful entertainment and most delicious supper was given last Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. B. 8. Glardy In honor of their charming guests, Miss Gertrude Coinpton, of Coronaca, Abbeville county, aud Mrs. Idallne Ed wards Gray, of Woodruff. Among the at tractive guests, Miss L?he May Woodruff, of Woodruff, looked charming in a lovely palo blue albatross (eveuing costume) elab orately trimmed in lace and satin ribbons. Miss Alma Lan ford, of Lanford whose many charms have won her a score of friends and admirers woro n lovely toilet of black, trimmed in Dresden silk and ribbons. Tho others looked very sweet and charming In their evening costumes, especially Miss Ina Clardy who woro a beautiful cream, trimmed iu pretty Dresden ribbon. Tho guests wero enter tained in tho early part of tho eve ning with sweet music rendered by Mrs. Weathers, of Woodruff, Mrs. Comptou and Miss Compton, of Coronaca. At "nine thirty" suppor \\ ns announced. Tho dining room was beautifully decorated with evergreens. Tho tablo also was very pretty. In the centre was a vase of beautiful flowers and evergreens. Tho snow white cloth and doiloys was a beautiful con trast to the handsomely trimmed cakes, luxurious bright colored fruits, bon bons and other exquisite decorations. After supper* was over tho guests assembled In the parlors to enjoy tho charming mu sic and other features appropriate to tho occasion which made the hours slip by. Wo can truly say, that counting all,it was ono of the most enjoyable entertainments we have ever attended. G U K??T. Woodruff, S. 0. HOW HE MEANT TO SETTLE IT. Judge Murphy was trying a case In San Rafael once. It was a mur der case, and bitterly contested.? It had not proceeded very far be fore the attorneys got to logger heads. Tho attorney for the de fense did his best to Imitate the attorney for the prosecution, ami the prosecuting attorney retaliated with all his might. Finally matters got to such a pitch that the attor ney for prosecution turned upon bis opponent in open court and called him down. Judge Murphy, interrupted, saying: ''Gentlemen, gentlemen, this won't do. This sort of thing is very disrespectful to the court.? This is no place for such exhibi tions. If you gentlemen have any differences to settle, settle them out of court." The attorney for Hie defense Im mediately rose and said : We have no differences, if Your Honor please." "If Your Honor please," said the prosecuting attorney, "I wish to say that wo have differences. Ami I give notice that when court adjourns 1 intend to crack that man's head over there." Judge Murphy exploded. ''How dare you, sir? How dire you? This is the grossest contempt of Court! How dare you to come here and attempt to terrify counsel? 1 fine you $.30, sir; $00." Tho attorney replied: "That is rather hard on me, if Your Honor please. Ymir Honor distinctly sug gested that I should settle my dif ferences with this man out of court, and I gave notice of my in tentlon to do so That was all. 1 have the highest respect and appreciation of Your Honor's ad vice.'' Judgo Murphy was not proof against such subtle flattery, and tbo fine was promptly remitted.? San Francisco Bulletin. Minter's New Cash Stoi c Is headquarters for lowest prices and best styles in men's, youth's and chil dren's clothing, ladies', gents' and chil dren's shoe?, men's and hoys' hats, etc. J. Ii. Minter & Son, Up-to-Date Clothiers. Go to Minter's for your staple dry goods and save money. Prices are right. .). R. Minter it Son. Don't fail to see our new arrivals that arc rolling in. J. K. Minter & Son. Minter's new cash store is headquar ters for lowest prices and best styles in men's, youth's and children's clothing, holies', gentlemen and children's slates, men's and hoys' hats, caps, etc. J. R. Minter & Son, Up-to-Date clothiers. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK RICHARD A. McCURDY President STATEMENT For tho yoar ending December 31 1896 According to the Standard of dio Insurance Department "f lite State of New Vork IXCOMlv. Rcrclvcd lor l?r.i.s . . $:l!>..".:>::. IM 20 From nil other Sources - - I0.I0U.2KI o; % ii),;o*.',ut)o PIKIW HsKM IMS. To I'otlry.hulilttrs for claims it) lientli .... $l2,ft0*>,l HI SO To I'ollrj Imitier? lor KnilOH iiit-nis, Dividend*, ote. I2,si2,l.*?fl II Vox nil other Accounts - - I0,7.S|,00.1 ill $so,isi8,?;? 11 asskts. Uolb'il Kin (ON Itomls nml other Kern I'll Ich - - - - $| IO,12>t,082 15 1'lfnl Ih'ii I nans on lloml nml Morltriige .... 7l,ft|:i,020 ?(l Loan- nil Stocks anil llomls ? 11.0'.'l .."..'.> 00 Real Kslnlo .... 22,7<I7,I1IUI 05 Ciisti in itiiiik.iand Trust Com imideN .... 1)1,080,09000 Accrued IttfCTCftl, Nol Deferred l'n Illinois, vie. ? - 0,.?:;.'?..'> .'?.*> 00 $201,7 11,1 is 12 Roncrve lor I'ollcles nml oilier l.inbllltlc? ? ? ? 20.1,010,?:t:l 72 sin plus .... <.-;n. ;.::(..*. 11 70 liisoianir anil Allltultlu<i in Forco.$0lg,00S,lM8 V? I h.tvo careful!) examined du foregoing Siutc? meiK .mit lind ihr name 10 I - correct) liabilities calculated by tin- ln-.ni.. |ic|tattniclit CllAKI 1 ? A. I'ltKLI.KK Auditor from il<- Surplus a dividend will I?.- apportioned us nsn.il nOOGRT a. QSANN188 Vics-Pbi 10cm Wai 11 h K. I ill 11 in. i a \. i.i I .1\ l> Vhi i 'i mc 1 1 oMWKi.i. Euosv McClintoCk Gen . .1 Manager id Vice-i'll-.i.l. ill 'l if.i im r Actuary F. IJ. HYATT, General Agent, Col inn hi a, S. 0. Hood's Cum all llvor ft 11 <?bilious m s.. hoadaohe, sour Ktohv ?til UriKKlM*. *>><llt?. tti Hood'* Sarf.ipArllti\. State of South Carolina,' County of Laurbns. Court of Probate. Summons for Relief.?(Compll Served.) J. P. Simpson as Administrator of . K. Simpson, deo'd., Plaintiff against Samuel A. Barnett, Tsabel E. Terry, Anna M. Simpson, Lillis B. Cockrell, Zannio B. TheLord, Janus P. Spratt, Anna Spratt and Isabol Spratt, De? fendants. To the Defendants abovo named. You are heroby summoned and quired to answer tbe complaint in this action, of which a copy is this day tiled in tbe office of tbe Judge of Probate for Laurens County, and to serve a copy of your auswer to tho Baid complaint on tbe subscribers at their office at Laurens Court House, South Carolina, within - twenty days after tho sorvice hereof, ex clusive of tho day of such Bervice; and if you fail to answer tbe complaint with in the time aforesaid, tbe plaintilf in this action will apply to tbo Court for tbe relief demanded in tbe complaint. Dated January 25th, A. D., 1897. o. g. Thompson, j.p.l.o., [l.c.] SIMPSON & BARK8DALE, PlalntifT's Attorney. To Samuel A. Barnett, Lillis B. Cockoll, Kannte B. Thotford, .Tamos P. Spratt, Anna Spratt and Isabel Spratt, nou resident, Defendants. Pleaso take notice that tho complaint in this action was filed in tho office of tbe Judge of Probate for Laurens Coun ty South Carolina on tbo 25th day of January, 1807. SIMPSON & BARKSDALE, PlalntifT's Attorneys: Attest:?0. g. thompson, j.p.l.o. [l.s.J Laurons, S. O, Jan. 25, 1897?Ot Watches JeuJeify c>?v Mending and Repairing done at short notice and special attention given to watches. W. A. JOHNSON, The Jeweler. Mills cc Robertson's old stand ?next door lien-Delia Hotel. W%VMt %/%^ NOTICE TO Tin: People of Laurens! I have opened up a large Harness and Saddlery business in the in the storeroom next to J. II. Sullivan's, on Main Street. I manufacture all of my Harness and sell them cheaper than you can buy this shoddy Noithern harness which is put up by boys and girls that have no knowledge of the business. I h ive been working at the business for 20 years, and can make any kind of Harness from $2.50 up to $500.00. 1 work from thiee to live harness-makers all the time, and can make anything you want that I have not got in stock, but I always keep n large stock of everything in my line on band. I sell one grade of haincss at $7.00 complete, that if you can buy elsewhere in Lau rens for the same money I will make anyone that docs it a present of a set. I sell all of my goods on twelve months guarantee if any thing give.-: away I will fix it for nothing. I also do all kind oi re pairing at reasonable prices. Call and get prices and examine my stock of goods. I have a trace attachment that T give away with every set of harness that is worth in many cases from $50 to $100. 11 i> a pattont fastoner to koop the trace from slipping off of tho singletree. Yo 1 can't buy them from any ono but me as I have tho right for this county. I stdl them at !? cents a pair or 2 pairs for 25 cents. , t,: ,-? Highest prices paid for Hides. The Lumens Harness Co., B. II, IIUOGLN, Proprietor ?FOR? of nil kinds lo p5 jg$Dr.B.F.Foscy's| DRUG STORE