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HOME AFFAIRS. A Sad Affair. Tho house of Lawrence Tuckor, a tonant on tho hind of Mr. W. S. Gray, noar Van Tattoo's Shoals in this couuty was burned on Friday night lust about nine o'clock and w'.u it four of his children. Ho and his ivlfo were out fishing on tho Knoree with their oldest child and the children were left in tho bouse. An inquest has been held but we have not learned the finding or particulars. The chil dren destroyed were three little girls und an Infant boy. Here We Arc. Col. Davlo, of Chester, has writ ton a letter to the New York Times, thn substanco of which is that, tho far mers of South Carolina aro not grow ing poorer, and that they are content with tho gold standard. Congressman McLaurio has mado a speech iu which tho vast resources of the South arc ag gregated and her contributions to the wealth of tho nation summed up. lb forgot to Stato that, of tho thousands of railroad mileage and telegraph, at the South, not a foot is owned by South ern men and so largely of all cotton mills and manufacturing establish ments. But see here, if you please : THRONGED WITIJ VISITORS, The streets woro crowned with visi tor* all day yesterday, and tho scene at tho depot was one of merry, stir ring animation. Stylish equipages la don with passengers wore continuously passing and repassing on the thorough fares of tho city, the street sprinkler was working all day, machinery for tho now mills was transported, tho storos were crowded, tho merchants looked pleased, and everything seem ed to point to the fact that has been before stated that this is the greatest week in the history of Spartanburg.? Spartanburg Herald. BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE. Mayor Riohoy and Aldermen Bon nett and Roper, of Laurens. who are in attendance on the Mayors'Convention, are interested in the ponderous rock roller owned by our city. They have been examining this maehino very closely and are perfectly satisfied with its working, and staled to a Herald man that they were seriously consid ering the advisability of purchasing .1 Bimiliar machine to Improve ai? roads of Laurons.?Spartanburg Herald. Atticus H, Dagnall, i?sq , of Lau rens, youngest son of Rev. it' K Dag nall, who served tho Hartsvillo Cir cuit in 1895, is now visiting his parents in Mars Bluff. In tho near future Mr. Dagnall will leave for Di-nver, Colo rado, whore he will resume tho prao tice of law.?Hartsvillo Messenger. Mr. Dagnall has resided in Laurons for a year practicing his profession, making a good Impression and many friends. Tin: ADVERTISER wishes him all succcb?. To Pensioners. The Township Pension Hoards re quested to act are expoctcd to make thoir returns at the earliest possible day. The County Board will meet at the Court House on the 17th Instant. In any Township where no Board Is acting pensioners may ask veterans to act and in case they can't hi? procured ?then three responsible citizens may bo asked to act and the State Board will appoint them at the request of the County Hoard. Mrs. Rebecca Christian, of Laurens County, is spending at while in Now borry with friends.?Ncwberry Ob server. Anderson, S. C, March 1st 1807.?L. O. Hall of this place writes the follow ing voluntary statement for publica tion: "I was allllctod for a long time with boils, and began taking Ho d's Barsaparllla, which has entirely cured mo. 1 recommend this medicine to all who are suffering as 1 was." Hood's Pills arc the favorite family cathartic. Easy to take, gentle, mild. 25 oents. Jamleson's Cask Store. Seventy-live ' will buy a neat suit of clothe oys at Jamioson's. Tho rush still continues at Jamie son's. Ladies see Jamleson's line of millinery before you buy your hat. The R and G and Foatherbono Cor set In all sizes and prices at Jamio son's. Yes forty-eight cents will buy a neat slipper for ladies at Jamleson's. If you wish to buy a stylish dress choap Jamioson's Is the place to go Big bargains in scotch lawn, fast colors to my regular customers at Jam leson's. Notice to Builders. Rev. John O. Wilson ? Dear Sir: Ploaso let the renders of the Advocate know that we aro on tho eve of letting to build a handsome now Methodist church at Laurens. It will bo as hand some as any In upper Carolina Also pleaso stato that parties desiring to put in bids must do so by May 20th.? Plans can bo seen by May 15th. Any further Information may be had by addressing tho undersigned. Very truly yours, C. C. Featiierstone, Laurons, S. C., April 28th ".?7. H you would drop in tho storos of S. M. St E. H. Wilkes & Co., you would bo much surprised at the splendid display thoy aro making in Hrass and Iron Hods, ChinaClosuts,Chiffoniers, Ladles Desks, Fancy Rockersand Tables. We pay tho freight. Ox bio id, Nobby Brown, Russet and Tan Shoo polishes at The Laurons Drug Co. Now don't think wo stole them, for wo didn't,?but we did buy a largo lot of Tim aro for 2."> per eont loss than manufacturer's cost. Come In and look and soo our price. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes VS; Co Wilkes pays freight. Rod Flax is tho bost Whooping Cough romody made. So say hundredsof peo ple (let a bottlo from Laurens Drug Co. NOTICE. All persons aro forbidden to hiro or harbor Alice Fuller, as she Is under contract with mo for the year ^ma^, .l s. Blalook. The Big Store. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Tho Cheapest Furniture and Music House In North or South Carolina. It advortlsos straight from tho shoul dor. No sonsatlonal vorballngs. No othor ro-lnforcemont but tho simple, keen-edged truth. Look through the storo or writo for prices. Goods delivered to any Rail road town within 100 miles of Clinton. TDK BIG STORE, Torms -Cash or Crodit. Mar. 16,97-6m Clinton, S. C. Memorial Services. Memorial day was duly obsorvod on Monday last, the day dodlcatod In honor of tho heroes who lost their lives a generation ago In tho service of their State. Col. Hall called tho as sembly to order in the Court House at 6 l\ M. and Introduced Kev. H. H. Jones, who delivered an eloquent and appropriate prayer. Hev. Robert AilaniB was thon introduced, as tho orator of the day. His adinirablo ad dross In defoneo of tho right of tho cause for which our heroes fought, w as able, logical, olonuent and beau tlfu'. A procession was then formed and proceeded under ('ol. Crews, Judge 0. ti. Thompson and Mr. J. M, Clardy, as marshalls to tho cemetery whoro the Holl of the ''Honored Dead.'' those who sloop In our "city of the dead'' was road by Col. Hall and listened to with bared heads and sorrowful hearts. Their mounds?"whore sleep the brave" were then by gentle and loving hands, strown with Mowers. lb v. W. S. Hohnes thon pro nounced a benediction and tho sor vices closed. May these proper and patriotic observances never fall in 1. aureus, and may a generation never come who shall not recognize that It is Bweet and gracious to die for ono's country. The patrons, teachers and pupils of tho Youngs High School have arrang ed for a basket plo nie to bo hold in the grove near Wallace Lodge, on Sat urday, May 16th. Several well known speakers will deliver addrosses and everything possible will be done to make the day pleasant and profitable. All friends of the school aro cordially invited to attend. A regular communication of Hal motto Lodge, No. 19, A. P. M., will ho bebl at Masonlo Hall, Friday 11th, at 8. P. M. h. w. Anderson, Scey. Clinton Gazette Clippings. The matrimonial market la firm. The Clinton Cotton Mills aro now making big shipments of cloth to the Northern markets. On May 28th, Corner-stone day, the State Press Association, en route to Nashville, Tennessee, will dinoatthe Thornwell Orphanage. We shall welcome the brethren to Clinton. How old ilo terrapins live to bo? A go n tie man living in tho upper portion of this county discovered a terrapin a few days ago on whoso back is plainly inscribed the char actors, "L. P., September 1st., 1869," thirty-eight years ago. How old do terrapins live to be? We are now connected by tclc phono with Gray Court und soon will be connected thereby with Greenville and Anderson. Tho phone is a growing institution, and mayhap, wo will ?to long not have to move out of our tracks to con verse with friends at a distance. Tilt AY COURT. The hearts of the farmers of this section were made glad by the copious rain that fell last week. Cotton planting is about over and nothing much Is being done, or will be until a stand of cotton come < up. The Holiness Association is in progress at Dials.' Considerable interest has been manifested from its beginning. Tho writer attended an exhibi tion of the closing exercises of tho school at Woodvllie Academy. A large crowd were present and woro well entertained. Credit is duo the teacher for tho good manage ment of the programme. Mrs. J. P. Tolbert has been visit ing friends and relatives at this place. Miss Paulino Switzer was sud denly taken sick last Thursday afternoon. Wo hope to seo her better soon. Johnson's Chill and Fe ver Tonic is a ONE-DAY Care. It cures the most stubborn case of Fever in 24 Hours. RKOM. Wo not ice that tho Honea Path election has been postponed. It seems that thero was some de ficiency In the papers. Wo would llko to see tbo people of Honea Path successful in their undertak ing, but wo object to having so much of Laurens county taken from us. We hope thai tho people of Laurens, who havo boon taken in proposed county will show by their votes that they are not ready to give up their old county for a new name. Our Pastor, Rov. Mr. Swindler preached an interesting sermon at Union ehurch Sunday to a large and attentive congregation. We have had nice rains and I farmers uro finishing up thoir planting. Miss Frankie Culbertson, of the Laurens Graded School visited her parents at this place Sunday. Prof. R. Y. Cooper, who has been tonching school near Fork Shoals is at home for tho summer. Mr. and Mrs. T, A. Cooper visited thoir daughter near Waterloo last week. Mr. G. W. ? ulberfson spent the day with friends in Skom Wednes day. Mr.j. A. B. Culbertson spent the day with Y. J. Cooper's family last week. Dr. B. P. Godfrey is talking of locating at Vordry. Mr. 0. H. McDanlel took in tho Augusta festivities and reports a nice time. Mr. Frank Smith, of Greenville passod through this soctlon yester day Rov. Quinine and other fe ver medicines take from S to 10 days to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic cures in ONB DAY. Executors Sale. By virtue of an order of tho Court of Probate for Laurons County. I will sell, at tho lato residonco of Rebecca Dial, docoasod, commoncing at 10 o'clock, a. m., on May 2(lth tho per sonal property of tho docoasod. con sisting of household and kitchen furni ture, ono mulo, one-horse wagon, etc. Terms?Cash. E. Owings, May if), 1897?2t Executor. KECOItD OF THE WEEK?CLINTON DRAWS A CROWD?MEMORIAL OBSERVANCES. Senator Karle contlDUOs very ill at hlB home In Groonvlllo. Mr. C. D. Barkedalo ylaltod Spartan burg last .week. Laurens sent her representatives to the Annivorsary this year on whoels. Mrs. S. M. Wilkes visited her sister Mrs. J. C Garlington, of Spartanburg, last wook. Tho Groonvlllo News chronicles tho prosoneo of Mr. J. 1). Watts In Groon vlllo on Saturday. Rov. W. S. Heimos is at Anderson this wook attondlng tho Diocesan Con vention. Messrs John Brooks and Niles Cralg loft last Thursday for Philadelphia and Now York. Miss Carolino Holmes went to Spar tanburg last Thursday to attend tho May FfStival. Mr. Walter Gray, of Greonvillo, has been visiting for soveral days at Mr. S. W. Vanees's. Mayor Riohey and Aldermen J. S. Ucnnott and C. II. Roper attended tho Convention of City Fathers at Spartan burg during last wook. Mr. Casper Simpson, of Glenn Springs, was in the cllv soveral days last week with his brothor, Dr. J. P. Simpson. Miss Cathorino Jonos, of Laurens. passed through tho city yesterday on her way to Union to visit relatives,? Spartanburg Herald, 5th inst. A California Firm has brought suit to test tholr right to soli wines and brandies In this State. It is believed that tho constitutionality of tho Dis pensary law will bo settlod in this ca?c. ' Mr. W. H. Minter, of this city will be graduatod this week from the Theological Seminary at Columbia.? Ho Is an alumnus of Davldeon Collego, N. C. ThoBO who attended the Anniversary from Laurons woro as usual dollghted with tho hospitality of Clinton, and re port its increasing advancomont and enterprise on all linos. Mr. and Mrs.Edward Matthews spent Sunday at Enoroe. Mrs. Matthews will not return to Laurens for somo months as she has gone from Enoreo to Vir ginia to visit her family. Among tho dolegates attonding the Southorn Baptist Convention wore Rov. J. A. Martin, Rov. J. D. Pitts, Mr. A. H. Martin and Capt. G. W, Shell. Mr. James Park, a Laurens boy and young Attornoy who has recently united his fortuno to those of tho new county of Greenwood, was here yester day. Todd, Simpson & Co., now occupy a store under tho Bon-Delia.? This tomporary move means that a now modern building is very soon to take the placoof their old block; Tho up town telegraph oilicc, which sovoral of tho businoss mon have been working for months to secure is at last boing fitted up in the Masonic build ing in a room baok of Dr. Ball's dental o til eo. Prince Parkins, colored, living on tho placo of Mr. Clinton Babo,Dials Town ship, descended into a wolt on Friday last to got a buekot. The wall foil in from behind him, and ho lost his life. The body was recovered. Mrs. W. E. Lucas and Mrs. John Welle Todd attonded the musical fes tival in Spartanburg last week and wcro also delegatos from The Wednes day Afternoon Club of this city to tho Fedoratlon of Woman's Clubs which mot there. Closing oxorcisoB of Highland Homo Aeadomy will tako placo May 18th and 19th. Childrens concert on Tuesday ovoning, 8 P. M., May 18th. AddroBS by Hon. C. R. Wallace, 10 A. M., Wed nesday, May 19th., aftor which t'uero will bo a picnic. Everybody bo sure to bring baskets. Brother G. E. Moore, tho hustling Editor of tho Honoa Path Chronicle was in our Capital on Friday. Friday Is an unlucky day and wo all know to what dark and gloomy abodo tho noisy blue Jay tilts on that tabooed day of tho seven. Brother Moore was looking after tho interost of tho proposed county of Honoa Path. On tho 20th of May Mrs. Charles Davis, of Now York and also a leading mombor of tho international associa tion of King's Daughters la to be In Charleston for the purpose of organiz ing a Stato branch of tho association. M18S8 Perrln Farrow has beon elected to represent the Laurens Chaptor at tho organization. Intelligence has reached relatlvoB of tho doath of Mrs. Mary E. Brag woll, at her homo, Boll Greon, Ala., on tho 3d Instant. Sho was a native of Laurens and agod fifty-three, and sls tor of Mr. E. Y. McQuown, of this county, and horo sho had othor rela tives. Sho loft this county twonty eight years ago, whore sho was a fa vorite, was a mombor of the Baptist church and a noblo woman. Tho family and Monde horo have tho sym pathy of their largo circle of friends. Ono of tho most horrlblo catastrophes of tho contury occurred at Paris on tho 1th instant. A great Bazar de voted to a numbor of charities took fire at 4 P. M. when occuplod by thousands of people. A panic ensued and It Is es timated that two hundred poreons, mostly of tho loading ladies of tho city were trampled and burnt to death. They were thoro In tho intorest of charity. School Picnic. Thoro will bo glvon a picnic at Prof. P. B. Lock wood's school, at Friend ship, on Saturday May loth, to which tho public gonor'ally, and tho dilToront schools particularly, aro cordially In vited. Come and join us, and don't forgot to bring woll-fllled baskots, Co?. B. W. Ball and othor prominent spoakore aro oxpoctcd to bo presont, and addrosa tho chlldron. A Concert Coming. Tho Ladies Aid Society of tho Pres? hytorian churoh will give a concort at the Opera House at an curly day un der tho management of Mrs. \V. E. Lucae. Mies Stella Charles and Mr. Cray, of Converse, and Mies Thompson, of Spartanburg, will assist. Tho day will be namod hereafter. Very Young Society Folks. On last Wednesday afternoon Mastor William Bruce Copeland was "at homo" to about sovonty-flve of hie lit tle friends. The afternoon was charm ing to all of tho little pooplo, games of overy description wore indulged in and all sorts of goodies enjoyed. Mrs. J. A. Copoland, tho mother of the host was assisted in ontortaining tho gath ering by the following youn? girls: Misses Lillian Jamloson, Rosa Lee Burton, Laura Barksdale, Lila Hart and Bessie Todd. ORA. As it has been some time since you had any dots from our little town, I thought I would send you a few. I don't know what bas be come of our regular correspondent. Tho health of our town is very good. A few cases of sickness. Miss Lizzie Craig, who bas boen sick is about well. We are glad to see her out again for wo missed her. Mr. Alex McCarley is very fee ble, not able to got about much. Mr. Mack Bryson and littio Allio Boll McClInlock havu also been on tho sick list. Miss Minnie Cheek we aro sorry to say is no hotter. Dr. Hunter Bryson is at homo from Charleston, where ho grad uated a few weeks ago. Miss Delia Bryson is at home from Charleston where she spent two or threo weeks with friends. Mrs. J. O. C. Fleming and chil dren wero visiting in town last week. Mrs. Eveline Byrd Is spending awhile at Mr. T. P. Dyrd's. Mr. and Mrs. Watson from Brad ley camo up for tho meeting at the A. R. P. church. Ho returned on Monday. Mrs. Watson will spend a fow days with her mother. Mr. D. ?. Philips from Bradley assisted Mr. Rabb in a meeting, commencing last Friday night and closing (Sabbath ovoning. He is a very fine preacher. It is soldom we hear fivo of as fino sermons at a time. He preaches the good old fashion gospel sermons and will always havo a warm welcomo at Ora. Mr. Murray, of Clinton Col lego will preach in tho Presby torian church on the second Sab bath. Quito a number of our young people attended the Annlversnry at Clinton. Mr. Willio McClintock killed a mad dog a few days ago. There was a shooting among tho colored pooplo at Poplar Springs last Sabbath, but no one hurt. Til* TOP. We are very glad the warm weather is gradually returning, for the farmers arc anxious for old Sol's rays to come down with a vim since the refreshing rains of last Friday and Saturday a week ago. The hand of affliction is still upon our community. Several new cases have developed since our last writ ing. Mr. A. T. Anderson had a light stroke of paralysis about eleven o'clock last Sunday night, but he is convalescent, and his friends hope he will soon be able to fill his accustomed place. Willie, the oldest son of Mr. W. K. Wells is Buffering from a se vere attack of pneumonia. He is critically ill, but we trust he will soon recover. Mrs. L. D. Puckett is visiting her brother, the Rev. W. B. Whar ton, of Donalds. Mr. Wharton was reared in this neighborhood, and bis many friends are sorry that they are deprived of his wholesome in fluence. Miss Agnes Puckett and Miss Clara Wharton, two of Waterloo's most promising young ladies visited friends and relatives in our commu nity last week. Miss Florrie Turner and Mr. Walter Ciowder, of Cross Hill, vis ited the family of Mr. W. R. Hill last week. Miss Turner is the sister of our last year's school teacher and we welcomed her most cordially. Miss Annie Hill spent last week in Waterloo. Mr. Eugene Smith has recently purchased a bicycle and he fre quently rides to Waterloo for the exercise; cenfequcntly we get our mail a little oftencr than we would under other circumstances. The young people of the neigh borhood and their guests went down to the river Saturday afternoon ex pecting to return home laden with fish, but they were doomed to dis appointment, for a rain came up and they were compelled to forego the pleasure of lowering a single hook, besides the river was rapidly rising. J^pwcver, they enjoyed themselves immensely. The gentlemen of the community gave a sociable at the residence of Mr. J. R. Fuller a few evenings ago in honor of their visiting friends.? The crowd was just large enough to be pleasant, and the fun continued until tire wee small hours of the night. Every one present reported a most enjoyable occasion. Mr. Fuller is an excellent host and he certainly treats a lellow right at his home. The principal topic of conversa tion now is the picnic that will come off at the close of the school. The arrangements have not been fully completed, but the picnic will be held on the lawn in front of the school house building. We expect some fine speeches, an ex cellent lemonade stand, a line din ner, etc. The young men arc plan ning to take their sweethearts to famous Harris Lithia Springs in the afternoon which will be just a pleasant drive. The friends of the neighborhood arc cardiolly invited to be with^us, provided they bring well filled baskets. We would be very glad to see you too, Mr. Edi tor. The picnic wil be on the 29th. Punch. J^NSON9S CHILL AND FEVER TONIC Cures Fever In One Day. It will cost you $34.50 if you look at S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co's advertise ment, for when you boo the prloe you are iure to want one. Onoo upon a time two frogs got into cool woll. Accidentally they were drawn up in a buekot of water by a pious milk dealer, who used the water to giye the milk more body(?.) The frogs, very much astonished to lind theWBOlves in a new element, had to kiek vigorously to keep their heads above the milk. Finally one got tired, bocamo disheartened, and said "Lets give up and go to the bottom its no use to kiek any longer" The other said "Oh no; lets keep kieking as long as can and what the outcome will bo, tilings may take a turn." But the first frog gavo up and sank to the bottom. The other kept on kicking: and when tho milk man opened his can in town the frog had kicked out a chunk of butter big enough to lloat on and was resting very comfortable. M O R A L . When you ask for the Best Cough Syrup and don't get "RED FLAX"?kick. (Large bottles 25 cents.) When you want an all round good Liver Pill and are not offered "Trash Movers" kick. (The price is 20 cents.) Wc make guarantee these two valuable house-hold remedies and all dealers can buy them :>t wholesale from Laurens Drug Co., //. Ks AI KENy M.D., Manager. Store near Post Office. Tribute of Respect, Whereas, the great Supreme Ruler of tho universe has in His infinite wisdom removed from among us our sis'er and esteemed co-worker, Mre. Cleo Ralen tine, wife of R. M. Baien tine; and where as tho long and intimate relation held with her in tho faithful discharge of her duties in the Poplar Spring Sunday school makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of her; there foro bo it? Resolved 1st, That her ability a: teacher and her aid by contributions will bo held in grateful remembrance. 2d, That in her death the Sunday school lias lost one of it.?, most failhft members, whoso Christiau character is worthy of our emulation. 3d, That while we deeply feel the loss our Sunday school sustains wo bow in humble submission to Him who do etb all things well. J. l\ Simmons, w. R. Washington, Miss Lizzie Pitts, " Sallik Ellkdge, Committee. Whereas, our Heavenly Father has seen fit in Ilia wisdom to remove from among us two of our little Sunday school scholars, viz: l).;ra ami Grace Wood, aged ton and six years respect ively, daughters of Joel A. and Francis Wood, tl eir faithfulness in tho Sun day school makes it eminently befitting us to record our appreciation of them; therefore be it Resolved 1st, That in their death the Sunday school has lost two faithful lit tlo members. 2d, That while wo groat I v miss them in the Sunday school we bow in bumble submission to tho will of our Heavenly Father. J. p. Simmons, w. E. Washington, Miss lizzie Pitts, Sallik Elledge, Committee. 'Cheap, as K.W. MARTINI 'sells it delivered at your )door. one need say How Hot It Is! Furnished for picnic and kOther parties. Prompt delivery, full 'weight and at the LOWEST Iprices. E. W. MARTIN, Laurens, S. C.^l 'Telephone No. 79. To Cure a Cold in One Bay Take Laxative Brome Quinine Tab? ets. All Druggists refund the money if it fails to Cure. 2?c. Forsale by tho Laurens Drug Com I pany. OKOSS Hllili. Married in Nevvberry county, near Saluda Old Town, by Rev. B. F. Cor ley, Mr. M. A. Moore, of Cross Hill to Miss Emma Daven port, of Nevvberry. We extend our congratulations and welcome this fair Newberry maid to our town. The health of our town is good. Farmers are about done planting and rain is needed. Dr. E. Pinson is now in Atlanta, (la., undergoing treatment for Ca tarrh of the bead. Mrs. Lucy Black, wile of David Black is now in Augusta for medi cal treatment. Mr.-'. Hot tic Calhoun lias relumed tt> hci home in Georgia. Mrs. Mary T. Miller visited the family of General Samuel Mc (1 iwan in Abbeville last week. Mrs. Annie Ellis is now on a visit to friends and relatives in Georgia. Miss Lillian Swygart, of Colum bia is in town giving instruction to a class in music and dtawiag Miss fessie Todd, <>f Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton. S. ('., i* vis ing the family of j. II. Bryson. Dr. E. G. Martin, of Greenwood, wn9 in town last week. Mrs. Tabitha Norton, widow of Judge Norton, of Walhalla,and her daughter, Miss Sallie Norton are in town visiting the families of Capt. J, G. Williams, (J. L. Carter and and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Sallie Nance, of Due West, is in town visiting her son, E. D. Nance ami other relatives ami friends. Mrs. Norton and Mrs. Nance arc natives of this place being the daughters of the late Dr. 11. E. Campbell. Alter an absence of many years these ladies are visiting the scenes of their childhood. We arc pleased to say that they are delighted with the great change for the better in our town. This "Scribe" recently paid a short visit to portions of our new sister counties, Saluda and Green* Wood. We were delighted with the hospitality we met, and pleased with the signs of thrift, industry and push among the people. We also visjted Saluda Old Town, New berry County, where we found W. A. McSwain, a native of our town, managing a largo mercantile establishment for I. G. Lee. SCRILIB. WHAT WE INHERIT We arc not to blame for. We can not be held responsible for the dis positions ami tendencicd which we derive from our ancestors,nor are we responsible for the germs of disease which may manifest themselves in our blood as a heritage from former generations. But we are responsi ble if we al ow these germs to de velop into serious diseases which will impair our usefulness and de stroy our happiness. We are re sponsible if we transmit to our de scendants the disease germs which it is possible for us to eradicate by the use of Hood's Sarsaparil.a, the one true blood purifier. This medi cine has power to make rich red blood ami establish perfect health in place of disease. Quinine and other fe ver medicines take from 5 to 10 days to cure fever. Johnson1 s Chill and Fever Tonic cures in OA'/i DAY, Constantly Pushing Ahead. You know our clothing. You'll he surprised when we toll you that we're going to sell even better clothing this year than we <lul last year. You didn't think it was possible. Hut it is. We're constantly looking out for a pos sible improvement. Our prices are lower than ever. Just come and sec for your sell. D.vVIS, ROPER oc CO. Laurens, S. C. RESTORED TO HEALTH. If you are suffering with any skin or blood disease, Rheu matism, Catarrh, Ulcers, Old Sores, General Debility, etc., send stamp to the Blood Balm Co ,? Atlanta, Ga., for hook of wonder ful cures, free. This hook will point the way to speedy recovery. Botanic Blood Balm ( B. R. B.) is manufactured alter a long tested prescrption of an eminent physi cician, and is the most building-up and blood purifiying medicine in the world. Beware of substitutes. IYice $1.00 for a large bottle. Kor sale by druggists, ONE IN A TIB >rs \ ND One summer, several years ago, while railroading in Mississippi 1 became badly nflUctcd with ma? laria) blood poison, that impaiicd my health for more than two years. Several offensive ulcers appeared on my legs and nothing seemed to give permanent relief until 1 took of Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.), which cured me entirely M. 1). Lane, i >cveraux, ' hi. CA8TOIIIA. Hallo Slf/ ,/fr7>-T-^ !'ca A GOOD SEAMSTRESS 18 A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY AND A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY I? ONE OF OUR NEW SEAMSTRESS SEWING MACHINES. ??on full Particulars Addrcss National SewingMachineCo. OUCCrSbOR* TO JUNE MANUFACTURING CO. BELVIDERE, ILL. > Manufacturers ol Fine Family bcwing Machines mm 0 ? 0 0 ? ?????? ??; ? ? 0 0 0 0 0:0 gj^MSIg 1 I i ? I COMING ?* 1 0 ? 1 1 0. And will be opened to-day smother big shipment .CO; ?j of Ladies m 0. 0 I iDress Fabrics i 0 y ? for Summer wear. You will see beie Dame Fashions' ? latest exhibit in Grenadine Novelty effects, pi ^ Also a full line of inexpensive Goods in choice <?> 0 ? (TV ;^ colorings, where a selection can easily be made without ?2 0 much injury to the pocket book. |s| y 0 rfdP Inspection respectfully solicited. No trouble '0' to show Goods. espectfully, ?5 1 W. G. WILSON & CO. I 0; Laurens, S. C, May to, 1897. i'?' 0 i p pi 0 y 0. y .? ,ft. 1 ??,?.???.? ?. ;?:??:?;?? :?:?;??? 0.0 0 0 ? ??:?.<?5 to oun HHHY Friends P We bey to announce that we are now receiving our sprini stock consisting- of? Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Most of which comes direct from Factories and will bo sold as LOW as any (ioods in South Carolina of ennui merit. Our motto is quick sales and short profits. Our prices are rock bottom. Favor us with a call and save money. J. II. MINTElt & SON. Laurens, S, C, Mar. 22, 1897. 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