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HOME AFFAIIt. , As to Obituaries. The mW? of this Oftloe us to the pub lioation of Obituaries, has always been that such matter in excess of ten lines was chargeable, nt the same rate us advertising?one dollar per square, space of one inch, We now extend the limit to twenty line*' All obituaries exceeding ?bis limit must be paid for at said rate. TO SUBSCRIBERS. A great many of THE Advektisku's subscribers aro in arrears,?Untuy more than usual. It is impossible for tho pa por to got along unless Its subscribers pay. During tho year we have endeavored to glvo you the worth of your monoy. /our county paper publishes news that ou can get in no other paper. The ig wookly odltlonsof duily papers published in Atlanta and other cities that you get for a low price make yoii think that the price of your county pa - per is high. Hut these big weeklies do not toll you who is on the jury in Lau rens. They do not toll you who of your frionds aro married and who aro dead. You cannot call upon them to publish tho rolls of honor in your schools and tho announcements of your picnics and club meetings. Even tho advertise ments in your county paper aro valua ble to you?thoy contain information which every man in i aurons county frequently ncods. This year Is elec tion year and vou will need a county paper more than usual. A county papor cannot havo a large circulation liko tho papors that tho dallloa publish and tho dailies can pub lish weekly editions much cheapor than wo can of course. Wo havo been indulgent?too much so for our good. Wo can ludulgo no longer. On the first day of March wo expoct to stop sending tho paper to those who havo shown no disposition to pay anything this fall. Between now and then, tho 80oncr tho better, we ask payment from all in arrears. If you can't pay all, and will pay a part, you will find us ready to meet you half way and to continuo sending the papor. Ono dollar for those who pay in ad vance. One dollar and a half strictly to those who do not pay in advance. We call attention to a verbal misprint in tho Herald's report of the ?gboIu tions of the Cotton Growers, introduced by Capt. Shell. Read "autocratic" for "aristocratic." The county's representatives in the Legislative halls left the city for Co lumbia to take their seals on yester day. They are Messrs. O. I*. Goodwill, .1. C. MoDatliel and Dr. .lohn It, Smith for the House and Mr. C. R. Wallace for the Senate. Our friend J. Wade Anderson ponds ub a Leghorn pullet-egg, about tho di mensions of a turkoy-ogg?a perfect beauty. Tho pullet laya every other day an egg of thin dimension, and will improve as she grows older. Our friend is on tlie right line, especially when it is considered that the poultry crop in the United States ranks cotton and is an even race with wheat. Tho Pawtuclcett, R. I., Bvening Times has a fine picture of tho late Samuel Clark, who died recently, and was Gen eral Treasurer of the State of Rhode Is land. State officials and a distinguished assembly attended the funeral obsequies. The dead Treasurer was a cousin ol our fellow-citizen, Mr. .lohn W. C ark, re siding near Tylcrsville, whose father, in 1817. camo to this State. Ho wan one of those who earlv engaged in cotton manufacturing in Spartanluirg County. A f#w nice dress patterns to he closed out at less than cost at Jamie ieson's. You can buy an over-coat at less than cost at Jnmieson's. One lot Of W. L Douglas $3.00 shoos to be closed at $1.09 at Jamieson's Sec our prices oil high out kip tie shoes for men before buying at Jamie son's. During the past week our little town was very much onlivencd by the numerous visitors among us from other sections. Dr. i*. 1$. Connor and family of Liurens and Dr. u.k. Aiken and family of Laurnns, where among thoso whose gladdened our hearts with tboir presence.?Coronaca cor. Greenwood Index . lourens Lodge, K. of II., 1302. The following are the Olllccrs elected at last regular meeting to serve the Lodge for the year IMPS : L. G. balle, Dictator; W. H. Ham men, Vice-Dictator; T. V. Simpson, Assistant Vice Dictator; C. W. Tune, Reporter; T. N. Harksdale, Financial Reporter; W. L. Boyd, Treasurer; o. M. Babb, Guide; W. II. McDHl, Guar dian; .1. i'. Simpson, Medical (exami ner. Tho mission of Hood's Snrsap arilla is to euro disease, and thou sands of testimonials provo it ful fills its mission well. To My Friends. For tho benefit of nay many eus tomers und friends who havo re contly asked nie about my moving from Laurons, I would say that I am in Laurons to stay and hope to bo able in tho future, as in the past, to off or my customers a lino of goods that will bo satisfactory in quality and prico. Wishing one and all of my frionds and custom ers a prosperous and happy Now Yoar, I am, very respect fully, w. A. Jamiebon. Hr.ltolfc E. Hughes, Offices?Todd Building, Phono 75; and Laurons Cotton Mills Store, Phone ICO, Specially prepared for Exuming and Treating diseases of Kyo, Ear, Throat and Nose. Sheriff's Sales for February, 1898. By virtue of sundry Executions to me directed by tho Clerk for Laurent? County, South Carolina, will sell at Laurons, C. If., during the legal hours of sale, in front of the Court Houso door, on Salesday in February, 1898, to tho highest bidder, all that tract, peico or par cel of land, situated in Laurens County, H. 0., containing (218) Two Hundred and Eighteen Acres more or less, or so much thereof as may be necessary, and bounded by lands of Thomas L. Pool, Mrs. Henderson , Misses J. Oy E. T. and A. P. Trayn ham and other lands of J. P. Lati sner. Leavled on and to be sold as the property of J. P. Latlmer to costs, ^erms?Cash. Wake Up A meeting will be called for one day lliis week 'ooking to Ibo formation of hp Investment ami BushlOPS Company, wilh lite iuw to developing ihe grow th and interest-* o.' the eity. lave citizens are moving in the matter. The call will be made at an early da> und we entreat all who are in the heart for helping up our town to hesure to been band?when you hear of (be hour and place of meet ing, don't wait to be hunted down. OUR SOI.ONS. They usscmblo to-day. There is nothing to keep them in session long er than thirty nays. The Dispensary may occupy a fow days of talk- thore Is nothing else of moment. It is a time for rigid economy of the people's money. But we will sec, what we will see. And we will endeavor to keep our good readers advised of what is going on down by the Congaree. Sub scribe at once for Tin: Auvr.ntiskk. OBITUARY. Brother Austin Ohoek was born April 21st 1820, ami was accident ally killed near Hnoreo Factory, Nov. 10th 1897. Ho was married in 1852; joined tho Baptist churoh at Harmony in 185!1. Tho writer knew htm only one year, but from his devotion to Ids church at Friendship and to all his religious duties, we know thai ho loved the Iiord and was striving to honor the blessed Savior. Ho died beloved by his lamlly, pastor, church and a large circle of friends. Wo fool confident that this ser vant of God is now enj >yin?* the rest and peace which remain sb for his children. J. W. Butts. Mr. John Whaley was accident ally killed near Friendship church, Laurens county, in Dee. 1807. He joined tho church at Friend ship in August IS!)7. He Was quiet, illustrious and generous. Every one who knew him loved him. His piety and consecration made their impress upon others and wo know that bo is now numbered among the rejoicing throng which ever and always sings praises around the great white throng. J. W. Butts. On the Otb day of October, 1S07, Sister Rlleu Riddle quietly and tri umphantly fell asleep in Jesus. She joined the Warrior Greek Baptist church, during tlm pastor ate of Rev. Tollver Robinson and was baptized by him. At the time of her death she was a member of Friendship church. Her husband, Ferry Riddle was killed during the war between the Stales. Left a widow with a largo family of chil dren She struggled like a heroine and raised her children nobly and creditably. Her pure, pious and consecrated life is left to her chil dren, to her church and to I hose who knew her as an imperishable legacy. J. \v. Butts. PROGRAM Of Union Meeting to be held with the Harmony Baptist church, Laurens county, the fifth Sunday in .1 muary and Saturday before. Saturday, 10 A. M.: Tbiity min utes prayer led by T. .1. Hughes. lo.:io A. M.: Election of officers and'discussion of queries. 1st: What Is sanctiflcation and bow is it to bo obtained? .1. R. Fowler, James Riddle, John Put man. 2nd: What are the evidences of regeneration and how may Ihey be best, illustrated? VV. H. Drum mond, Alvin Martin, W. S. Power. 8rdi What is tho best plan for tho study of the Bible for indiv iduals, families and Sunday Schools? .lohn Riddle, (Jasper Martin, J. s. Drummond. Sunday, 10 A. M.s Devotional exercises conducted by Ibo Mod erator. 11 A M.i Serin >n by Rev. U. I. M ast( rs. WHAT EVERYBODY KNOWS. Or ought to know,is that health and even life itself depends upon the condition of the blood. Feed ing, as it docs, nil tho organs of the body, it must be rich and pure in order to give proper nourish ment. Hood's Barsapari 11a makes the blood pure, rich and nourish ing, and in this way strengthens the nerves, creates an appotiio, tones tho stomach and builds up Hie health. Hood's Barsaparilln wards oil' colds, pneumonia and fevers, which are prevalent? at this time. For Sai.r?Three (3) Shares Clinton Cotton Mill Stock. Apply to Cki.y it Bao., Greenville, < '?. O. B. Simmons, W. E. Nash, Prosdent. ' Vlco-Presidont. J. J. 1'L.usa, Cashier. Statement cd' tbo Condition of The Bank of Laurens, LAURENS, 'S. C. At the clone uf Business, Doc. 31, 1897. RESOURCES, Loans and Discounts, 878,9<H.36 Kcal Estate and Furniture, 3,060.22 Overdrafts, 1,150.01 Cash on hand and due from Banks, 21,870.18 Total, $10r>,(ili0.O7 IjtAtlllilTIHH. Capital Stock, &.r>0,000.<><) Re-dlscount. 2,8-15.00 Undivhb*! Profits, 8,-608.14 Duo to Panks, 8!>.85 Duo Doposltors, II,717.OH Total, 8106,600.67 STATE of SOUTH CAROLINA, ' County OF LAURENS. { I, J, J. Pluss, ('ashler of tho almvo named bank, do solemnly awoar that Ihn above Htatemont is trim to tho host of my knowledge and belief. J, J, PfAJSS, Cashier. Subscribed and hwori. to before mo, this 10th day of January, W.)H. John V. Bout, c. c. 0. p. Correct?Attest: J. II. Sullivan, W. It. Rlchoy, \ Directors. O. B. Simmons, j To heal the broicen and diseased tis sues, to soothe tho irritated' surfaces, L to Instantly relievo tho irritated sur Vfaces, to instantly rollove and to per inro is tho mission of Do JOTTINGS DOWN OP PERSONAL NOTES?THOSE WHO HAVE DROPPED IN DURING THE WEEK. Mr. iinii Mrs. W. K. Lucas arc board ing ut Col. B. W. Ball's. Mrs 0. B. Mayer and cbildron of Nowborry. arc visiting In tho city. Miss Ilubhnrd, of Virginia, is visit ing her lister, Mrs. E. M. Matthews. Mr. Hen Webb has recently left Lau rens to accept a position at Hnoree. Mr. W. T. Ayeook, of Columbia,spent the latter part of last week in tno city. Mi. T. O. Lucas arrived in Laurens to spend bl *ulay with his friends. Mrs. .1 E. Bass has returnod from a visit to relatives at Ilartsvillo. W. Ii Gray, Esq., visited Spartan* burg (luring last week on business. Mr. J, T. Mauldin, Attornoy at fiaw, of Anderson, was In the city several days last week on legal business. Our correspondents In (he county will please sond us everything of note that happens in their localities. Messrs. Frasior Matthews and Montgomery Jones, of Enoree, wero with relatives in the city on Sunday Mr. Edwin LMiilpot was called to Augusta last week on account of the death of a relative thore. Mies Bell,of Knight's Station,spent a few days last week with Mrs. B. M. Matthews. The state of Sunday says thc.1 >,;s. Azile Wilson, of Laurens is the guest of the Misses Vance, of that city. Machen & Martin have awarded the contract for building their mill. It will be ready for the wheat. L. W. Simkins, J. J. Wilson and W. B. Rramlett have been appointed by (Jov. Klicrbo, Assessors for this city . Attorneys McGowan, Fergus n, Dial, Riobey and Simkins are in Columbia in attendance on the Supreme Court. Mr. H. P, and Miss Louise Fleming, of Greenwood aro in the city to be present at the marriage of tholr cousin, Miss Emmie Jones. Mr. W. P. Riohardson has returned to tho city much Improved in health after spending several months in Ark ansiis. As a wise precaution, vaccination was enforced before tho children were allowed to return to school on last Tuesday. Mrs Emma Riohardson accompanied her cousin, Mrs. McDonald to Mexico a few days ago. Mrs. McDonald and children have been visiting relatives at Ora for several months. Small pox In Greenville and Spar* tail burg. Vaccination is proceeding In the towns, It is equally as impor tant In the county. Consult your doc tor at once. Miss Mary Waller ('amp will leave in a few days for Charlotte to pursuo u course In stenography. Miss Camp has a largo circle of friends in Lau rons who regret exceedingly to lose her foi even a few mouths. A number of BUbserintions to this paper will explr.1 from the first of Fob ruary to tho l?th of March. Look up your dato and if you lind yourself in this class drop in *ind settle on Sales day and get the paper for a dollar in advance. Dr. W. II. Dial accompanied Coke Gray, tho bright nine year old boy of Mr. W. L. Cray, to Baltimore on Fri day last. Coke has had trouble with his eyes recently, and Is carried to Dr. Cbisolm, an eminent oculist of Haiti moro, for treatment and consultation. Miss Lila Holmes, of Georgetown, is to bo married to Mr .William I.owndes, at tho church of Prince Goorgo Winyah, Georgetown, on tho 10th inst. A few seasons ago Miss Holmes was a frequent visitor in l aureus and Is mos? pleasantly remembered by n ne aber of friends here. Court Is In session in Hpai'tanburg, this circuit, Judge Hcnot presiding. Tho case of Ncwbold, State Constable, for the murder of Mr. Turner Is on. It is said that he will move to change the VKNUE to some contiguous county, on the ground that ho cannot get a fair trial in Spartanburg county. Coroner Ferguson held an iuquost on January 6th, over the dead body of Dave Huntor, colored, at Clinton. It appeared ti. it the negro was bad y boa ten over the body, and a SOVOI'O in jury of the head. He was found near tho city of Clinton In a helpless con* dltion, takon by the police and died in It short while. The Inquisition failed to identify the authors of the; injuries Which onuipd his death. The Presbyterian church was oloscd On Sunday, He v. Mr. Adams, th ? pas lor bolng In Greenville where ho has been assisting In revival services at the First Presbyterian church for t o past verde. The Issues of tho Grcon viI In News of last week gave several highly complimentary notices of Mr. Adams' sermons, which lack of space forbids our reproducing. However, his homo congregation will not bo surprised to hear ol his making a lino Impression. The crowning social event of tho season was a reception given by Mrs. W. VV. Jones on Saturday af tor noon, in honor of Mrs. O. If. Mayor, of New berry and Miss Emmie Joni-s, who, one of the most popular and attractive of I ?aureus girls,Is to lcavo her old homo In a few days, as the bride of Dr. Doyle, of Seneca. Miss Louise Fleming, of Greenwood was a'so present on this oc casion, making one of the charming group who assisted Mrs. Jones in re ceiving. N. B. Dial. This prominent lawyer of Laurens is bolng discussed in connection with the Attorney Generalship ol the State. Mr. Dial is a lawyer of ability, experience and energy and would servo Iho Slato acceptably In the ofllco for which ho is named. Pnblic I/ecture. Mr. J. W. Todd, of Seneca, H. O , representing tho Grand Lodge Knights of Honor will he in Laurens on Thurs day night next, tho I8tll inst , ami will deliver a public lecture on the Knights of Honor. The public are cordially invited, especially those In terested in looking aboil for cheap and reliable insurance. L. (5 Hai.i.k, I). We call the attention of the public to the fact that we will oiler Ladies' Capos, shawls, men's over coats, men and boyB heavy clothing, bed blank ets, lap robes, wool Joans and winter boots, etc., for the next thirty days at greatly reduced prices. Call soon and save money. A dollar saved is a dollar made. Extondin thanks to our many customers an< friends for their liberal Datronage. Yours Respectfully, J, it. Mintkr & Hon. Kverythlng in colored dress gg Tlic Cotton Growern* Asst'la tlou. This Association mot in conven tion last Monday, and after read ing the proceedings of the Atlanta and Memphis conventions, Mr. R. <'. Davis moved that eaoll town ship send one delegate to n conven tion to be held at Lauvens C. jf. on Salosday in February. Tho following delegates were chosen to organize their Townships : Laurons, Col Ii. W. Bull; Souf llotowu, M . A. Sumerel; Hunter, Jack Davis; .lacks, John Copoland; Cross Hill, \V. B. Kuller; Water loo, .I. ii. Wharton; Sullivan, T. .1. Sullivan; Dials, W. II. Barks dale; Youngs, W. II. Drummond. It was tho request of the meet ing thai the townships assemble on third Saturday in January. Five delegates from each town ship are to be elected to represent fach township in convention on Salosday in February. The following resolut ion was of fered by <). ti. Thompson and unanimously adopted: While agreeing in the main with the utterances of the recent meet ings of Cotton Growers in Atlanta and Memphis, ns to the cause of the depress! n in t bis country, and believing that, a reduction of acre age in individual eases necessary, we deny that there is over-produc tion in t be aggregate. The farmer who grows cotton to buy his feed, is, individually tin over-producer, giiwi mi nst suffer tho disastrous con sequences Ol HIS lolly ; but in the aggregate out-put Of cotton there lias boon no over-product ion?tho worlds supply 1ms at no time been in execs:; of what should have been legitimate demand, under normal conditions of supply and demand, the surplus nt the end of each cotton season 1ms decreased stead ily for years, while we are con fronted with the strange and un natural spectacle of millions of producers of this God-givon boon to the human race, that are barely able to put a scanty covering be tween their bodies and the wintry blast. It is not over-production, but under-consumpl ion. The sumo merciless power that now fixes the prices of our products below the cost of production long before t hoy are harvostod, if unchecked by the st rong arm id' the law, will price a live million bale crop at three cents as easily as it bus fixed the present crop at live cents. And it is more than possiblo that reduction in the South, may, ander the fostoi'ing care of the great. Powers of Europe, result in greatly stimulated pro duction of Egyptian, Indian und ?razillian cotton, ami American cotton will no longer be ?'King.'' That while we urge our farmors to roduco cotton production, not because there is too much cotton, but for tin* potent reason that un der prevailing conditions our peo ple cannot afford to grow cotton to buy their feed, we realize thai relief for evils tllllt 80 SOl'elv press our people must como from reme dial legislation, State and Nation al, that shall relievo us from a viciou> monetary system that has ruinously reduced all values, and from trust control of the Govern ment of this count ry that has legal ized the robbery of the people. Wherefore, we reiterate and em phasize our expression nt our first, meeting urging upon mir represen tatives in State and National Leg islatures 'Mo use every energy to seenro such legislation, providing adequate penalties for infringe ment, as shall forever crush out. the wicked and ruinous practice" ol" gambling in the purchase and sale of farm products; and further, that they abate nothing in tho light for bimet-alism and relief from tin- blighting effects of the single Gold Standard. Tin? following preamble and res olutions offered by ti. W. Siedl was unanimously adopted: Whereas, unprecedented finan cial and industrial conditions, op pressive and alarming in their na ture, confront tho wago-oarners of our country, causing unrest, dissatisfaction, and demoralizn t ion: and Whereas, the greatest distress occasioned fhoroby exists amongst (he tillers of the soil whose labor bus ceased to furnish a bare sub sistence, whilst taxation and a will fill ex pond i ttl ro of the people's money continues to increase by fostering institutions inimical to a free popular government: and Whereas, autocratic methods and vicious legislation has pro duced discord, doubts, and lack of confidence in the minds of our people; and Whereas, it is nude and proper that the people assembl" them selves together to express their determination to resist and de nounce all excessive means of op pression such as liens on crops, chattel mortgages, bills of sale, and last but not least, a standing army at a time when poaco, pros perity and universal happiness should abound. Thoreforo, bo it Kksoi.vkd, 1. That we heartily en dorse the plan id reducing the acreage to he planted in cotton tho present yonr, and recommend its adoption i?y every patriotic citizen engaged in tann ing. "2. That t he plan of plant ing Hllfllclent land in the cereals to ahiindantly sup ply the needs of the plantation or farm is ihe only safe protection against dis appointment and disaster. 8? That we demand retrenchment in public expend it ii res, Township, County and State, and urgently request our legislative representatives to ll&c their Influence to have repealed all laws op pressive in their nature, such as Lien baWS, Chattel Mortgages, ami Hills of Sale, where applicable to crop culture, said repeal lo become operativ?' on the ist day of January, ihwi. 1. We demand the curtailment of public olllccs and reduction of salaries throughout the State to be placed on a parity with r> cent cotton, so ns to adjust equinimity on the principle of "equal rights to all and special privllcdges tb none." / J. H. WlIARTON, Chairniau. W. H. Barkfldalo, Soc'y. L Hood's Pills are the only pills ?otako with Hood's Sarsaparilla. RECEIVED DAILY Vaccine Points. _ Prices?l? conts each, tw<> for 25 cents, ton for $1,00, and a dis count on larger quantities. Send in orders to The LaurensDrug Co. We guarantee primary cases to tako when our virus is used. EX-MAYOR IS. II DIAL.OF LAUREN8 Is He a Cn nd Hin to for Attorney General] Yesterday morning whi e in tho Spartan Inn the roport r hoard some lively politionl talk,which is given for what it i> wort h Several prominent gentlemen from the town and county of Lau rens wero sitting around tho iiro talking politics generally. Draw ing up a chair, tho reporter joined tho group und asked tho news. After a pause one of the gentle men spoke up and said: "1 don't profess to l?e n political prophet, but if N. B. Dial, of Laurons, is not the next attornoy gen oral the people of Laurons county und (ho whole Piedmont section will bo ] badly disappointed.'1 "Right you are.*' was echoed all around the group. This sounded lively to tin- news man, as there aro several promi nent gentlemen of the Stille .already aspiring for this position, and this would mean u formidable candidate to the list. Rx-Mayor X. IL Dial, of Lau rons, who was in the city yester day, was found by the reporter and asked what was (.ho signifi cance, if any, in the conversation aboVO stated. Hut Mr. Dial was extremely non committal and merely sawod wood und said nothing, and could not. he induced to make any state ment, in the matter. N. H. Dial is n successful law yer und wast' reo limes mayor of Laurons, being the youngest und best mayor (hat oity ever hud.? Whet her he bo a candidate or not, one thing is certain he would make a good attorney general.?Spur tanhurg Herald, 5th inst. Dig down to the cause of your sickness, if you want to get well and stay well. Most likely it's indigestion. The irritating poi sons of fermenting, putrid food, left in the stomnoh by indigestion cause headache, nournlg n, lior vouhiiohh, dizziness, stomach-acho, nausea, irritability, and all the Other well-known symptoms of in digestion. They also Cause many pains und disorders which are offen laid to other caUSOS and hence ai'O not. easily cured? Hut an soon as tho poisons are removed, all thoso symptoms and disorders disap pear, because there is nothing loft to cause them, Nothing succeeds in this like Shaker Digestivo Cor dial, became it prevents tuo un digested food from, fermenting in tho stomach and helps the stottvi ach to digest its food. Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to $ 1.00 per bot tlo. Hnall precautions often prevent- great idett. De"Wltt'a bittlo Early Risers nro very small pills in size, but aro most effective it* preventing the moat serious forms ot liver and stomaoU troubles. They eure constipation and I., d,, .ho and regu lato t)><- Im.wmK It.,?yJ^plfggfegyhoU-sal? OW1NOSVILLF Another new yoar haa eonie and it lias been sometime since WO have given any news from this section. The health is exceedingly good, and as tins Bide is blessed with doctors we hope that it will contin ure so. Dr. Roland, from Enorec, is located at Ins father's, Capt. Uoland; Dr.J.O. Marlin, of Prince ton, has moved down to Emery Washington's place. Wo welcome lliem both in our settlement. Tin; young people have bad some fun this Christinas and from tie way that they are riding about in their buggies, I think there will be some weddings before long. There has been some moving in this settlement Ibis winter. Mr. Jim Hodden and family have UlOVCd to Mr. Jim Walker's place near Poplar Springs church; Mr. Rast Cooper to the Hitch p|ao? ; Mr. .lohn Taylor to Mr. Washing ton's place. By the way, Owingsville has got a new merchant. Mr, Frank O'Doll is selling goods at the Ovvings'u More, Ho is doing n good business. We think the birds will be scarce after awhile as Mr. W. \V, Cooper has bought him a now gun and is raising him a bird dog. Wo have a 11 lurlshiug school it :>it. olive taught by Miss b'rankoy Culbcrtson. A happy new yoar to the editor. Bat. ^TORTURED FOR MONI IIS. **t Witji.t.o.VturetLfoi' nine months j with nottl* rash. J louiftv^Ug, re lief until 1 began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. Tho first fow bot tles relieved me and I continued its use until 1 was cured. I am now in Iiet ter beult h t ban for years ami my skin is soft mid smooth.n Mr-. 1 .nov W. Bk.im.ow, Bushnell, Florida. Diseases often lurk in the blood before they openly manifest them selves. Therefore keep tho blood pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla, Cltoss IIIIjIj. Dr. D. R. Richardson died at the home of Mr. (icorge Profit in this town, on Monday morning Jan uary 3rd iS98, at the advancod age of 7S yea:s. Dr. Richardson was well known in Laurens and Abbe ville counties, having practiced ncdicine on Saluda River lor over 50 years. He was highly esteemed sa physician and man. IF had decided views on all question J and did not hesitate to express his sen timents. He was a loving father, a good husband, and for many years a consistent member of the Baptist Church. May he rest in peace. Our town has received some val uable additions to its citi'/ens in the persons of Mr. F. B. Rasor, Sr. and Jr., and Misses Maude and Ada Rasor. Wc welcome them. Mr. .1. ('. Rasor and lamily have moved to the Carter plac ? a mile from town. vYe are glad this worthy g< nlleman and family have moved into our town. Mr. A. K. La .Motte and lam ly of Columbia are now living in the boiuc of Mr. F. B. Smith. Our people are again talking oil mill aid factory. Married at the residence of Mr. Gco. T. Ueid, of Cbappel's, S. C., on January 5th by Rev. J. F. .Ja cobs, Mr.'W. A. McSwain of Old Town to Miss Carrie Lee. On Jan uary 6th Mr. McSwain and his fair bride came to Cross wlicro a ic ccptioil was given them by his fa ther. Dr. McSwain. We wisli the young couple every happiness. W. II. Turner had the misfortune to have his leg broken a few d ivs ago. lie is now doing w. !i. but it will be some time before lie can walk. P. M. Madden has retired from the store of Dr. .1 II. Miller ami is now a gentleman of elegant leis ure. Mr. R. A. Austin is electing a nice store and II. R. Owens with a view of going into the undertaking and luiniturc business. Si 111 in-:. Si a < onion 1 of Condition ? (OF TUN) People's Loan and Bxchangc Bauh Of Laurens, In tho State or South Carolina, At tho Close of hub1iio88, Dec. 31. 1897. hesouwces, Stocks and Bonds. * 20,500.00 Loans ami Discounts, 173,881.88 Due from Hanks. l7.!>s:i..V.i < Overdrafts, 0,001.00 Roal Estate, F. and P., 0,100.00 Expunsos Paid, 1,008.0? Cash on hand, 38,308.07 Total, $203,181.11 LIfl BI UITIES. Capital Stock, 100,000.00 Surplus, 20,000.00 (Jndlvlth i1 Fronts, 16,018.0? I)';. '.Mends Unpaid, 032.00 Deposits, 01,570.82 Due Banks. 2,010.71 $20.1,131.11 STATE oi- SOUTH CAROLINA, / County op Lauiienh t Personally appoared before me, VV a. Watts, who being first duly sworn Miy>: That be Cashior of the above aatnod Kank and that the foi'Ogoini Btatomcut is true to tho best of 1 *is knowledge and belief. \v. A. Watts, Cashior Sworn to bet?re me this the ltd day of January, ihus. .1. W. Tonn, n. p, L< ?. N. B. Dial, / .1. 11. Thaynham, ? Director.-. w. 11 Martin, \ Why take Johnson's Ct?Jl & f ever Tonic? Because it cures the most stubborn case CAST ?\rc?ctablcrrcparationrorAs slrnila ting ikcTof'l and Rc? uta iiiig tlic Stouuuhs and Dowels of THAT TH FAC-SIMILE SIGNA! -OR lV?moloslJiv;csti?n,Chccvfiil ncs* and Rest.Contalns neither Opuim/Morpliinc nor Mineral. KoT N ARCOTIC. Zte ;-e oro\?r,rs:\raT:Lrr/ui?ii si/x.Smtirt * /MUt/eSefU Jlnlst Si n I * /ij'pcmiiiit - /ii Vu/tii/ifiltSou-z * ? ...'/.?// .fir// - Ctiirifint Su?ar . Xiatitiyft'h fPtr/: Aprrfect Remedy forConstip.' lion, Sour Stomach,Diarrhoe VV'ori its .Convulsions ,Fcvc r i.?h nes5 and Loss OF S LEE1 IS ON THE WRAPPER OF EVERY BOTTLE OXH TacSi.nitc Signature < C NEW YORK. Ml ffltf IlnH {;<?i| Uaotorlft I; pot op lu ono-slio M?oa only. It ? i i* Uo not tf-\ \ hi bulki Don't iiilow anyone to coll yon. any t' Ibjj ols? on xho pic:! or promiso that It i3 "ingt nr. pood" and "will aoswof overy pur , - . ii ron got C-A-S-T-O-R-I-A. _? Ii??? r'/?/ ?? '^/.^^ 070,7 ChristmasPresents fl Good Book. Why not give your friends some nice Book, something they will enjoy in years to come. We have a niee lot to arrive this week to suit the tast of all anil prices to suit the hard times. J. O.C. FLEMING iluring the next Ten Days we will offer our entire stock of Ladies Capes and Jackets at reduced prices. RESPECTFULLY W. G. Wilson & Co. J. x ... J---*0mMm ? v ? : ? i ,.,vV ?? '- . .' Amt v >- BP" \\ ?.Jim* " , ? ^-Jir^i^i?#^ ....?y* ? Great reduction in prjee of <*lcnn Springs Water at The Laurcns Drug Co, Kennedy Bros., and Dr. 1$. F. Posey's. $1.7'5 per case, bottles to be re turned.