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HOME AFFAIRS. Cotton. The low price of cotton justifies farm ors holding as long us they oat) do so. Hut a comparison of prices will show that our local buyors aro paying as liberally and more so than any* of our neighbors. Again, our merchants have laid in tho best stocks over brought to tho South and at tho low est prices. Dr. Iloail. We join in the unanimous expression of regret that this most accomplished Kditornnd able divine wilt soon rotiro from the editorship of tho Southern l 'rosby icrian. Card of Thanks For tho many tokens of love for our little departed and the largo measure of sympathy bestowed upon us, we desire to most heartily thank ou ? friends and acquaintances. W. A. Johnson and Wipe, Small precautions often prevent great mischiefs. De Win's Little Early Kiscra are ver> small pills in size, but lire most effective iu preventing the most serious forms of liver and stomacli troubles. They < ure constipation and headache and regu late tho bowels. B. P. Posoy, wholesale ami retail druggist. I\>u SALE?A lot containing one nnd one-quarter acres, near Farley Avenue, and adjoining land of N. B. Dial. For terms apply to Mrs. L. N. Boyd. riiiHlnoBN Notices. If you want to know something about good values givo your wife a Sunny South Stove and you will see a happy wife. Freight paid. S. M. & E. II. Wilkos A Co. Have you soon tho warmest over coat for $7.?') at Davis, ltoper & Co.'s. The biggest stock of Clothing In up per South Carolina now to bo seen at Davis, Roper a; Co.'s. Shoes for the people at pricos to suit the times. Come and sco. Davis, Roper & Co.'s. The best nobby young man's suit ou oarth for the price $7.50. Davis, Roper & Co.'s. Want f.n?Tobacco salesmen, State oxpcriouco, referonco, onclose stamp. Manufacturer, Box, 134,Winston, N C. A LlfC'timo Accident Policy. The Southern Well Fixture Com pany, of Spartanburg, insures your wife and children against accidents. They are now in Laurons for a short time and their Well Fixtures make the matter of drawing water a luxury. Be eure and examine and make home comfortable. It is a Southern inven tion and homo manufactured, and han dled by homo people of Spartanburg and North Carolina. Tho cost is rea sonable. ."South Eastern Car Service Association for South Carolina. Columbia, S. 0., Oct. 1st, 1807. NOTICE. "Notice Is hereby given that on and after Octobor 18th, J8?7, Cars not un loaded within forty-eight (48) hours after arrival, and Cars which arc not loaded within fo ty-oight (48) hours af ter being placed iu position, shall be subject to a churgo of One Dollar ($1.00) per day or fractiou thereof, for tho detontiou of Cars and use of tracks, Sundays and legal holidays ox copted. Atlantic Coast Line. Charleston & Savannah Railway. South Carolina Sc Georgia Railroad. Charleston St \\ estern Carolina Hail way. I lorida Central & Peninsular Rail road . Columbia, Newborry Sc Laurens Kail road. Ohio River A: Charleston Railway. East Shore Terminal Company. Carolina and Cumberland Gap Hail way. Hlue Ridge Railroad. Southern Railway. j. C Haskkll, Manager. To heal tho broKcn and diseased tis sues, to soothe the irritated surfuces, to instantly relieve tho irritated sur faces, to instantly relievo and to per manently euro is the mission of De Witt's Witch Ha/.ol Salve. B. F. Posey, wholesale and retail druggist. SOW THE WINTER TURF OATS This month?tho freezes don't injure them at all. J. O. C. Floralng & Co., has tho pure sood. Moments aro useless If trilled away; and they aro dangerously wasted if consumed by dolay in cases where Ono Minute Cough Cure would bring Im mediate reliof. B. F. Posey, wholesale and retail druggist. Wo havo completed our storo build ings and have on hand a lino pair of mules for sale. Wo have no need for thom and will sell them cheap for cash. Call on Dr. Todd. Todd buo'j ?krs. FOR SALE. That valuablo tract of land known 88 tho homestead of the late Oapt. James Htidg-ens, situated three miles from Laurens, and one mile from Maddens Depot and contain ing Two Hundred nnd Seventy Six acres, more or less. Tho dwell ing house thereon Is largo und comfortable, togothcr with neces sary out buildings and a splendid well of water. This property can bo purchased at privato sale, but if not sooner disposed of, will bo sold at Laurens Court House, on salesday in No vembor next, at public outcry, to tho highest bidder. Churches and schools aro easy of access to this place. Cm-nil needful Information call upon either of the undersigned. A. II. MaktIn. John Moore. Octobor 6th 1807. , Executor's Sale of Valua * ble Land. By virtuo-of tho powor contained in tho Will of W. N. Wharton, do ceased, I will sell at public out-cry to the highest bidder on Haleaday in November, the same being tho first day of tho month, at Laurens, C. II., immediately afler tho pub lic sales?'ho homestead of W. N. Wharton, deceased, divided Into two tracts. Plats of samo can bo eoon at his late residence. Bounded by lands of A. J. Smith, T. 8. Tcague, M. F. Marlin and others. Terms?One-half cash, balanco on a credit of twelve months from date of aale, credit portion to bo secured by bond of the purchaser nnd a mortgage of the premises eold. If tho terms aro not complied with, land will bo re-sold on tho samo day at tho risk of the former purchaser. Purchaser to pay for paper r. J. H. WHARTON, Executor. Choice Thoroughbred Berkshires, ^^^jcliqiblk to registry. The Baptist's ]?eet. On last Tuesday the l aurens baptist Aesoeiutlon convened here In the Bap tist Church. A large number of min isters and lay delegates and visitors from this and tho neighboring counties wore present. Capt. C. W. Shell acted as Moderator for tho body, Rev J. ?. Parrott and Uro. B. L. Henderson as Clerk;., and Mr. C II. Hoper us Troas erer. Prominent among the visitors from outside tho county were Dr. T. F. Hailey, Secretary State Hoard of Mis sions, Rev. A. S. J. Thomas of tho Baptist Courier, Row Dr l'ratt, of Furman University, Col. M. L. Donald son, of Greenville! Dr. Vass, of Connie Maxwell Orphanage, Creonwood, and Uev.C. A. Wright, of Newberry. After the business B088ions were over a sermon was generally preached by some one of the ministers present. Rev. d. F.Martin, Rev. J, It. Parrott and Rev. C. A. Wright, of Newborry, ami others being heard in particularly Strong andetVeetive sermons. The Association adjourned Thursday. Its presence in I.aureus bringing bo many strong representative men Into tho community was a pleasure to tho Citizens of every denomination and its return in the future would bo warmly welcomed. COURT. The Court of Gonoral Sossions was concluded at noon on Friday last. More is the fruit of the weeks work: George Turner, (white), assault and buttery, $10: J. L Johnson, (white), false proteases, not guilty; Tino Gray, murder, recommendation to moroy, tife imprisonment in Penitentiary : .lohn Johnson, a young colored boy, twenty years Old, the only child of his mother, murder and sentenced to hang on the 20th of November, in this case a motion for a now trial was refused. Hob Allen, manslaughter, live years in Penitentiary1 Turner Meredith, three yoars in Penitentiary; Mary Fair, Maria Pool and Mary Pool, murder: Mary Fair, guilty of murder, with re commendation to mercy, lifotimo in Penitentiary: the Pools not guilty: Robort Hill, burglary and larceny, not guilty as to burglary, guilty of pot it larceny twenty days on chain gang. Saturday was consumed in equity cases Jury cases employed yesterday and will probably consume to-day anil to-morrow. The Court will probably last until Friday night. Judge Aldrioh conducted the business with ability and dispatch. Dr. Williams Wright. The death of Dr. Williams Wright, at the homo of his son Mr. J. N. Wright of this city, on last Monday afternoon was briefly mentioned in ein last issue . Dr. Wright had reached the ago of seventy-six, and had been in failing health for several years, lie was the son of Lieutenant-!iovcrnor Thomas Wright an 1 lived, until his ill health brought him to Laurens, at Lisbon whero he was a large planter. Ho married Miss Nichols, whom ho survived several years. Ho was a member and an elder of the Presbyte rian Ohuroh. Hia life and character won for him the respect and friendship of a large circle. On last Tuesday his body was taken to Lisbon, accompanied by relatives and friends and buried in the family burying ground. 0. 11. Simmons'8 Locals, All grades of Ladies' Underve f h, from the cheapest to the boat, at O. B. Sim mous's. Big value?PJl._. and 16 cents Red Flannels at O. B. Sinimons's. Rig line of ladies' l?ie?s Shoes. o. B. Simmons. The Jackson Cotton. Interest is just now attracted to new varieties of cotton and if a prolific species can be found which shall econ omize the production of this staple, it will be well for our farmers. Mr. Sanford MahafToy has shown us two stalks of a variety he has secured by careful selection for several years. They uro about seven feet high, with short limbs, the bolls clustered and c'ose around tho stalks which are very healthy and vigorous. Wo advise be fore sending far off for COStlv seed that you see and consult-in Intelligent Ka bon farmer. You may sco the speci mens at The Advertiser's ofllco. Certainly you don'I want to sutler with dyspepsia, constipation, sick headache, sal low skin and loss of nppetitO. You have never tried DoWilt's Little Karly Risers for these complaints or you would havo been cured. They arc small pills hut great regulators, lt. V. Posey, wholesale and re tail druggist. Ladies Claps from 08 cents up at Jamieson's. Seo our 11 ao of plush capes from $2.70 at Jamieson's. A nice yard wide outing; worth 8 centa for only 8 cents at Jamie son's. If you wish to buy a handsome dress cheap, Jamioson's is tho place. State of South Carolina, / County of Laurens. S I, T. S. Keaso, Solicitor of the 7th Circuit, do certify that an examination of Magistrate J. M. Gray's books, of I Youngs Township, and tho Treasurer's book, shows that there Is no shortage, as will bo shown by tho statements on fllo in tho Clerk of Court's ofllco. Amount of tino.-i collected, $230.95 One case omitted, the State vs. Honry Weed, 8.40 $230.86 By amount paid Treasurer, $230.86 Thos. S. Sease, Oct. 9th, 1897. Solicitor. Davis, Roper *v Co. Before buying your suit just step in to the Clothing Room at Davis, Uopor St Co's. a shoo to fit you nnd at a price that will suit the times will bo found at the Rig Shoo Store of Da/is, Hoper Sc Co.'s. Wo always havo what wo advertise and sell at p'decs we quote. Stop into our Clothing and Shoo Store and sco for yourself. Davis, Roper Sc Co.'s. Tho largest utock of boys and chil drens suits over shown In Laurons at tho lowest prices. No tariff on thoso goods. At Davis Roper Sc Co.'s. If you wish to buy a good school shoo cheap, go to Jamioson's. All wool suit clotlicri for men for only $1.75 at JamleftOD's. A high cut shoo for men all solid for 02 cents at Jumieson'a. HAS DISAPPEARED. ?'I was troubled with rheumatism In my back which was so severe that it was painful for mo to stoop over. I began taking Hood's 8ar saparilla and in a short time the rheumatism disappeared. I am. entirely freo from it end in good health. II. Kugeno Fant, Hex 62, Andorson, Houth Carolina. Hood's Pills are purely vogeiabl and do not THE WEEKS RECORD A FULL ONE?CROWDS Or PEOPLE OX THE 00 TO COURT, AM) TO Oil AY COURT, President Luces of, the ("otton Mill wont co Now York hist Thursday. Mrs. Mao Simktns, of Edgefield, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Slmklns. Mr. Alvin Curry Is olorklng at Mln tor's Store. Mr. Jo IT Connor, of Greenwood, spent a fow days in town last week. Ml', and Mrs. W. W. Hall spent Sun day with relatives in the oity. Senator TlUinan is recovering from an attack o. jaundice. Fx Senator lrbv hau recovered from a malarial .sickness of ton days. Malcolm Smith is clerking at the Reo Hive in Cray's Emporium. Mrs. J. A. Copeland and children went to Bpartanburg to make a visit last week. Dr. E. 0. Doyle was called to Seneca last. Wednesday by the sudden death of his Father, Dr. O. M. Doyle. Mr. E, S. McKinley and family have removed to Augusta. Laurons rogrets to lose tliom. Mrs. C. D. Harksdalo has returned from an extondod stay at Paris Moun tain and Greenvlllo. On the night of the 1th instant, Mr. R. Dillard, of Jacks township lost his barn by lire, with fodder and a valua ble mule. Colonel William Munroe, of Union, and Mr. Ddloaoh, of Yo'kville, wore prominent visiting attorneys at Court last week. Cheraw has a Fair Assoolatlon, with Judge R. C. Watts as President. Their Exposition comes off at an early day with exhibitors from several Statos. Senator Tillmun will deliver an ad dross. The round bale has made its appear ance In Barhwoll. Col. Mike Brown leads in this improvement. The cotton Is delivered from the wagon and ginne l and packed In ton minutes. And the proceeds of the bale can he packed off in still shorter order. Drs. Uorlheok and Wyman, of Char leston were in town last week as wit neS8es In tho case of Hob Allen who was tried for the murder of Sam Bar ber. It will be recalled that Barber died from his wounds in a Charleston hospital. Mr. and Mrs. \V. A. Johnson have the sympathy of a largo circle of friends in the loss of th.dr only child, Ida, a bright little L'irl of about five years of age, who died in Augusta. wboi'O sho was visiting with her mother, On l.'ist Wednesday- The burial look place at tho cemetery hero on Thursday afternoon in tho presence of a number of friends of the bereaved parents. The fifth of October, last Tuesday, found many of the ladies of tho city at Simmon's store, which was decorated most lavishly and beautifully for tho Kail Opening, New and handsome materials for every stylo of autumn gown caught tho eye on entering while at tho bnek of tho store tlio Millinery Department, over which Mrs. Adams and Miss Medlock preside, was simply an enchanting maze to tho feminine Ovo, Tlio hat . wore numberless on Tuesday but a later visit found tho first favorites rapidly disappearing while new ones ?vero all the while being fash ioned to take thoir place. Simmon's store is right now one of the places that you must inspect The Cray Court Fair on Wodndos day and Thursday drew very largely from Laurons in spito of the counter attraction of Court which of necessity kept numbers of people at home. Those who went came homo reporting this Fair tl(o best effort Gray Court has over made and doolahtng (he ^took exhibition to bo bottor than that seen at tho *tuto Pair. It is not difficult to beliovo this when tho situation of Gray Court and its splendid enterpris ing population is recalled. From tho county at largo tho attendance was groat and the exhibits numerous and to shovy that tho Fair is making a reputation horses irom droei.vlllo, An derson and the North wore on tho race track. The Advertiser was ono of the unfortunates who could not see tho show and so cannot spoak of it at greatgi*length. Laurons at College. In tho oleotion of Ciass Proside ts for'08 at the South Carolina College, Mr. J. W. Ferguson has boon ohoson President of the Senior Olasi and M r. J. S. Stoddard of tho Sophomoro. Thoso bright young men are generally to be found taking loading positions. Death of Dr. Win. I). B attou. The whole pooplo of tho State will Bymnathizo with Con. John Hratton in the loss of his patriotic son. Ho was attaches to tho Navy as Surgeon and oamo South to devote his sorvicoa to tho yellow fever suffers and falling through tho hold of tho vessel died from his injuries. Happily Married. At the home of tho bride, on Sun day morning, MlS3 Kasio Robertson anil Mr. Edgar W. Martin wore, quietly married, Kov. J. D. Pitts officiating. Aftor tlio ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Martin loft for tin; homo of the Groom's Father in the Warrior Crook section. The bride is tho attractive daughter of Mr. J. M. Robertson and Mr. Martin is ono of the most prosper ous and enterprising young business men of tho city. Good wishes and con gratulations are showorod upon tho couplo by numbr? ? of friends. A Public rtiiisaneo. Tho loose stock, cows and horsos which aro turned out to wunder through tho streets of the city aro a serious rcllcction upon tho city's gov ernment. Anothor public nuisance which la toloratod and silently encour aged Is tho tying out of cows wherever thoro ia a patch of grass, evon If it happens to bo growing it) tho vicinity of the most frequented stroot of tlio city. A party of ladies oamo noar mooting with a sorious accident a few ovonlng sinco by driving In tho dusk within an inch of a rono lying across tlio stroot to which was faatonod a fow foot distant an ox oltod cow. A dOXOn instances of an noyances resulting from this uuisanco can bo oltod. The police, and city off! cials in a body and individually aro responsible for this stale of affairs and ought to give it Immediate attention, ami attention which would offoot im provoinont. Tho streets intersecting the Graded School grounds aro locali ties whore from two to half dozen cowa and perhaps a borso or two may bo found tethered or looso at any tlino. No man or woman OBU QUloy life <>r ac complish mnob in this world while suffer ing from a torpid liver. DoWitt't Littlo Karly Risers, tho pills tliat cloanso. that organ, quickly. I?. F. I'oMi>y, whoiosalo and rutall druggist. Insure your property with J. O. t Fleming A Co. They represent Fh Insurance Companies that pay ail losai "?- - ? ? - ?? ? ? ' ? Presentment of Grand Jury. To His Honor James Aldrich, Presid ing Judge at October Term of Court for year 1807. The Grand Jury bog Leave to submit the following tts their dual presentment for this term of court: 1st. VVe havo passed upon all bills handed tons by the Solicitor. 2nd. Wo have examined all of the public buildings of tho county and find them in good repair with 1 he except ion of the lloors of the porches of the Court House, which [oak badly into tho offices below, and we recommend t hat t lie Super visor have same repaired so they will not loak if possible. 8rd. We further reoommond that (lie Supervisor's and county Treas urer's offices be enlarged by extending same out under (he North porch of (he Courthouse. Ith. We have as a committee noticed that certain repairs re commended by tho (irand Jury til February term of court havo not been made. We now repeat die rocoinoudation and urge that same be at tended to at once. 5th. Tho committee appointed by the (irand Jury at .July term of court, with instructions to meet at the CourthoilSO and employ an ex pert to assist them in a thorough examination of all the county oiHc08, report said duty performed and that thoy found all of tho public records weiland correctly kept and all of the bonds of the county officers sufficient, which re port is hereto attached as a part of this present IllOUt. 0th. We recommend and ask your Honor to approve tho claim of J. W. Shell for twenty dollars, as expert; also, per diem and mi lo ngo for the committee as follows: A. W. Sims, 1 days; W. M. Hun ter, J days; B. A. Anderson, 1 day, and H. Terry 1 day. Also to A. W. Sims for 1 day and mileage for coining to the Court IIouso on summons from the Comptroller (ronoral. 7th. The (Irand Jury have had complaint thai the following pub lic roads are in bad condition and in need of immediate attention of the Supervisor and Commission ers: llw road from Van Pat ton's Shoals to Madden's Ford, the road leading from the Greenville lim' out by Gilbert's Shoals, the road running by Goodgion's Factory, Also, tho road leading from Wash Sharp's to ISnoreo Mill's. 8th. In response to youi order all the .Magistrates of the county submitted their books for our in vestigation and we have found Magistrates W. M. McMillan, .1. C. McMillan, George 1'. Woods, Joe) Kllison and .1. W. Donnon's criminal dockets cor rectly kepi, so far as wo were able to judge, and all moneys received by thorn properly paid over to county Troasuror, Magistrate Cook went into office in Febuary, 1897, and his Docket shows ji number ? >!" eases, but doesn't show that any monoy >yhatovor has boon collected by him as lines or costs, anil nothing paid to county Treasurer. Magistrate Hudgens' criminal docket has no record of any cases since1 October 17th 1805. Therefore we were unablo to check it up or tell anything about it .? It seems to the Grand Jury that such a state of affairs should have the attention of the Solicitor. We And thai Magistrate Moore has paid to the county Treasurer lines and costs of which he has no re cord on his criminal docket: Deo. :50th, 1800, William Cun ningham, 10 cents. April 5th, 1807, Will Madden. #1.05.. April 5th, 1807, Bon Irby, 40 cents. April nth LS97, Wyatt and Will Logan, $2.00. May 3rd, Martha Hill, $1.00. Octobor Ith, Geo. Finley, 10 contM. October Ith, Kita Davenport, #2.50, We find that Magistrate J. M. Gray is short, in the year 1808? five dollars not turned over to county Treasurer, also, in 1894, short, one hundred and six dollars, also, in 1805, sixty-live dollars, also, in 1897, thirteen dol'a,.- j-.nd fifteen cents. He has no record <>f any business in the year 1890, except two cases in which both were sent to Higher (Joint. We find bis records badly kept and found several onso.s for \vl|ich he paid money to county Treasurer, thai were not recorded on Iiis Docket. 9th. In conclusion we desire to. thank your Honor and the other officers of the Court for courtesies extended to the Grand Jury dur ing this term of Court. Respectfully submit tod, A. W. Sims, Foreman. To the Grand Jury of Laurens County, September Term, 1897; Wo, the committee, appointed at tho July Term of Court, to ex amine tho various county offices, beg leave to make the following report: We have examined all of the county ollie.es with the assist ance of an exportaL.d find said of. lines neatly kept, and all bonds of t he various officers sufficient, and till books correctly kept. J. W. Shell, Expert. A. W. Sims W. M. Hunter, B, A. Anders? n, rj. Terry. Sept. 9, 1S97. 'I he six Graud Jurors that wero drawn to hold over for another year aro an follows: W. B. Owens, Jno. 0. Wasson, J. C. Cox, W. W. Yoargin, A, W. Sims, W. M. Hun tor Johnson's Chill nnd Fe ver Tonic is a ONF-DAY Cure. It cures the most ^stubborn case of Pever la Our Latch String Is Out We have opened a New Drug Store ou Todd's corner nnd arc going to ask you to trade with us. We cun t think of anything in the drug line that you or physician arc likely to want that wo haven't got. Wo have paid particular attention to fitting up what we think is a model prescription de partment. Everything is handy, plenty of room, and all tho latest appli ances for doing the host and promptest work in till ing your prescription. We put carefulness and oaro fully solooted drugs into it because t hese are neces sities and you must have thorn. Laurens Drug Co. Druggists. 37? Executor's Sale. By virtue of authority given me in the last will and testament of Lewie Yarborough, deceased, I will sell the following described real estate at Musgrove Mills on Knoree River In Laurens county, on Wednesday, the 3rd day of November, 1807. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock A. M. Tract No. 17, containing 300 acres more or less, situate in Union county, known at) the Craig Place, bounded on Knoree Kivor, and by lands of Mrs. Sheldon and others. Also, one tract, No. 18. containing two acres, situate in Union county, bounded by lands of LIuckaby and others. Also, an undivided 1 interest in tract No. 11), containing M l acr.CS, mo"e or leso, bounded by lands of the estate of Lewis Yarborough, W. M.Kelly and others. Also, tract No. 20, containing two acres, more or less, situate in union county, and known as tho Hopkins Shop place . Also, tract No. 21, containing one acre more or less, situate in Spartan burg county, near Wood mil bridge, across Knoree Itivor, and bounded by public road and lands of-, Also, tract No. (5, containing IS5J acres, more or less, situate; in Spartan burg and Union counties, bounded by muds of Daniel Yarborough, W. T. Bobo and othoiv, and by the public road from Cross Anchor to SiUSfifrOVO Mills. Also, tract No. 8, containing 171 and i acres, more or less, lying in Spartan burg county, by lands of K. WAtSOn, Helen Hawkins' land, anil lands of the estate Ol John Rhodes, and lot No. I I of the estate of bowls Yarborough. Also, tract No 14.containing 307 and S acres, more or less, situate in the counties of Spartanburg, Union and Laurens, bounded by lots Nos. 8,13, 12 and 7 of tho estate of Lewis Yar borough, deceased. This tract lies on Knoree Biver and contains a fine water power for either manufacturing or milling purposes. Also, tract No. 11, containing .'170 acres, moro or loss, situate in Union COUnty, bounded by lands of It ay Brothers, Mrs. Sheldon, Alma Tinsloy, and lot No. 10 of the Lewis Yar harough ostate. Also, tract No. 12, containing 201 acres, moro or less, bounded by Knoree River, Musgrove Mill road, Prat her land and tho Mill tiact. Also, tract No. Hi, containing (08 and J acres, moro or loss, situate in Lau rens county, bounded by lot No. Id of Lewis Yarborough estate, Knoree River, George Byrd, and lot No. 14 of tho Yarborough estate. Also, tract No. 16, con alniiitf 260 nnd 4 acres, moro or loss, in Laurens cot nty, hounded by lot No. 10 of Lowls Yarborough estate. Knoree Biver, lands of It, Prathor; McK innoy und J. H. Anderson. Also, tract No. 10, containing 283 aorcS, more or less, situate in Laurens county, bounded by GoOrgO Byrd, Knoree Hiver, and lots Nos. 13 und I? of the ostate of Lewis Yarborough, de ceased. Those lands are situated on and irar Knoree Rlvor, and contain n largo (pinnfity of line river bott >m land.? The upland are Hue farming lands, being well suited to grain and cotton. Plats of these different tr.uts will bo exhibited or day of sale, and can between now and day of sale lie seen by calling on tho undersigned at hi? residence near Cross A honor, in Spat tanhurg county. Terms of Salo?One-half cash, tho halanco on a credit of twelve months, with intorcst from dato of sulo, to he secured by note of the pnrohasor and mortgage of tho promises sold. Purchasor must pay for papers nnd can p:i\ all cash for 'j!jAif desired. Possession to be gjflftho first day of January, ihiw. ^^^L Danii Jfl Ii H E \V E H TON. Cotton Poing King, und tlie floooy stull' opening so fast it requires nil of our time, conse quently news is soarco. Mr. A. J. Smith has bOOU trav elling around this week in our SGO tiou with ToritT's Perfect Washing Machine. Miss Sallie Books 1?? rt our coin nutnily this wook for Cross Hill, where she will stay with her aunt, Mrs. Ella Rasor and go t?? school the remainder of the year. Mr. I.. T. II. Ihiuiel has boon in our community rocontly looking after t be ('ducat ion of tho children. Wo thank him and (be Board for giving us a school district in tho Brewer ton section. We appre ciate favors and we will uol ho so ungratofulas to lorgel thorn soon. Wo would call the attention of the Grand Jury that there is some roads not fur from here that have not been worked and are in a bad condition. The road leading by Poplar Springs church beginning lit the Waterloo line dow n to .). N. 0'(leH's,tlie ditch is in the mid dle of the road. We hope the Su pervisor will have the roads al ready in use worked instead of opening up new ones for tho bene fit of a fow, and closing an impor tant road to gratify a few who are t raiisiont . air. P. M. Buzhardt is now mak ing a kiln of briok and will soon be able to supply any ono with brick and build them a ohimloy low down. Frank is a benefactor and we don't BOG how we could got along without him in'our com munity. On Dir. The mission of Hood's Barsa partita is to cure disease, and thousands of testimonials prove it fulfills its misbiou veil. Quinine and other fe ver medicines dike from 6 to 10 days to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fei er Tonic cures in OA7J DAY. NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS. All persons are hereby warned un der the penalty of the law against hunting, fishing, gambling or ether wise trespassing on the lands of tin,' undersigned. .1. I). Watts. .1. II. Kennedy, T. A. Badgott, w. ,i. Copeland, T. I). Lake, W. A. Watts. State of South Carolina, County OK Lao 1< KnS. Court of Common Pleas. Public notice is hereby given that Mattio O. Clark anil the minor chil dren of .1. Mason Clark, deceased, has applied to me as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County for a Homestead in tho Heal and Personal Kdtalp of said deceased . John p. Bolt, <. c. c. l\ Oct. II, 1S!>7 - It. Tr_ SEE CHANCE IN ^DAVIS, ROPER & CO.'S ^ ? AI) NEXT WEEK. ^ Tho ' Bicyclist's Host Friend" is a fnmil iar name for DeWltt's Witch Ha/.?i Halve, always ready for emergencies. While a spec/lie for piles, it alao instantly relieves and cures cuts, bruises, salt rhmim, ocr.omu and nil affections of the skin. It nevor Running sores, Indolent ulcora and sim ilar trouble*, even though of many year's standing, may ba cured (>y using liowitt'a Witch Hazel Salvo. it south.-.-, Btrength ens and heals* it Is the great pile cure. 11. l?\ Poseyi wholesale ami retail drugglsjt. STATE 01 SOU I II CAROLINA, COUNTY OK LAURENS, PROBATE COURT, John F. Dolt, Oleik of Court C immun Pleas, in Administrator ol Sal Ho P. Riobardson, Doo'd, Pi Intlfl', against KSmma Duncan Itlchardson and Win. P, Rieliaids? n, I> (vndants, Pursuant t<> n t'ecroa in Iho abov stated action. I will soil at p ibllcou orj at Laurens C. II., S. C, within tit- - gal hours of i nlo, to the high et t biddor, on Salesday in November. 1897,1) intj tbo 1st day of the n ouili. the follow inj r al estate : ? All ti n- I >t of 'and situate in the oilj of Lamvns, In said Count; and State, on Han or strcot, containing Two-thirds of nn acre, more or loss (plat may !>;? seen at my otlice), bounded by Harper street and lots of Mary Y. Garlingtou and \Y. \V. .h;.iej, and known as the llicliards >n lot. Terms?One-halt of purchase monoy to he paid ca.-h, the baluucc on no '!l ono yoar,with inteiost from d ty ol sali-; uredit portion to bo secured by bond ol i uro baser and n o I a^- ol the premisi . with leave to pureha-ei to pay Ui t ? n tiro bid in cadi, farcbusor to pay lo* papers. If terms of sale are not com p ie I with property will l>e resold on 8 one or Borne subsequent Salcsd ty with out further order of the (Jem t and at the risk of tho former purchaser. o. (.. I IIOMPSON, Jndgo Probate Laurens County. Oct. 7. 1807?51? 4t 1 ?II ? .????I?I???Mil I I STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Laurons?Court of Probate? WiiRRKAS, J. R. Anderson bus applied i" m>', to grant him Lot" tors of Administration, on tho Ks? fcato of and ottoots of\V. T, Smith, Jr., deceased. Those are therefore to oito and admonish all und singular tho kin dred and creditors of tho said \V. T. Smith, Jr., docoasod, that thoy be and appear before me, in i ho Court of Probate, to I??? held at Laurens Court House, S. 0., <?n the L'otl day of Oetobor next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in iho forenoon, to show cause, if any thoy have, why the said Lot tors <>t' Adminioaulion should not bo granted. Qivon under my hand, ibis the '.hh day of Oct.. Anno Dom ini. l^'.?7. o. G. THOMPSON, .i.i'.i.-o (lot. 11, U '.iT-i'i Notiro to Creditors. The creditors "i (ho estate of Sullic 1*. llichards >?> <l iceascd, are hereby required In establish their claims against a lid estate at a ro ferenco In this Courl at 10 A. M., November Ith ist)-. t). (1. TlIOM I'SON , J. I?. Ii. o. October (Ith, 1807?4t-, 'I'l I ? Desiros ovorybody in Laurons County to know that thoy are now opening in ono of the handsome store rooms the ' I *.?* I?I Block the largest and most oomploto stock of? Carriages, Phsetons, Buggies, Surreys, Road-Wagons and Wagons, ovor established in the city. Thoy will also carry a largo line of? SADDLES, SADDLE BLANKETS, BUGGY HOBES WHIPS, And Harness of Every Description. In fact ovorything thai peri a ins to u first-class BUGGY RE POSITORY. Thoy will bo pleased to have you give them a-Call.? Thoy want you to remoinber that thoy are IN THE BUSINESS, and aro dotormined to never get LEETON PRICES, and to sell the BEST JOB for the LEAST MONEY. TODD & HUFF. ?MF" a. MutV is still representing Ihn Greenville Eortilizor Co., and can always bo found at tli" store of Todd a- llnlV. LAURENS, S. (.'., Sept. 21, LS97?ID?ttm Gonway Dial. Waters Fergus an. New OPENED UP IN mm, "HB.. M?* mm. r S m> Havo livod moro than 100 years in Laurons County, :>?>! wo oursolvos, but our ancestors, bo aro to the manor horn and known t<> most of you. Maving chosen Merchandise as :?. legitimuto business, we desire t<? ?*n 11 the Public's attention (" the facl thai wo have upon od up in the DIAL BLOCK, next to Bon-Delhi Hotel. a Brand Now Stock of Latest Stylo Our Goods woro all carefully selected, just from llio Mauufjic lory and bought Strictly for <1a si I on delivery. Wo olVnr these Goods to the Public, nol at cost or I/ESS, but as low as the -ant" article can bo sold in this or any other retail market. We solicit, sit loasi it call, examination and onmparis >n, before purchasing! DIAii"'iilGIIS?N. Laurkns, 8. 0., Sopt. 21, ls'.?7. 14 II, I tea Contains more Lithia Lhan any other natural Lithia Spring in the United Stales. Why allow thai c of Liver ov Kidney troubles to continue until it it. too far advanced b> be cured, when you can cure it. immediately by the use ol Harris Lithia Water. The following Physicians stand at the head ol the profes sion in South Carolina and Georgia. Ltcad what they saj : Mr. J. T. Harris ? Dear Sir.?I have found the tisi of the walci from your Lithia Spring in South Carolina so efiicacious in the case ol a young lady patient of mine, who lias suiTcrcd for year-- with Dia betes, with all its different attendants, that I want to add mj testi monial to tin" many you already have. The paliei ' i luis used the water freely at home for scarcely a month now, with more beneficial result than from months spcnlal nl noted lithia springs indifferent parts of the United St , best !< long continued use of the same waters at home. Oihei ol my patients and friends arc now using the same with best n nl 1 cordially recommend it to all suffering from similar di . ? Ver\ tvspect ftilly yours, Thomas S Pow i i.l, M . I)., Pres. Southern Medical t. olh . . All. nla, Ga. Chester, S. C. Mr. J. T. Harris, Harris Sp ling.S. . Dear Sir: For the past 8 months i have been using Harris Li thin Water with the most excellent results, where I have 1>. en able to get my patients to drink a sufficient quantity daily. The carbonated has no equal in Gastric disturbances. Ii i an excel lent table water. It is a pleasant laxative, and is a sure cine loi flatulent dyspepsia. S. M. Davega, M. I >. arris JLitliia \t ntvvJiUi.