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HOME AFFAIRS. Farmer? tiro woll up with thoir work oxoopt in portlona of Laurons und Kaluda counties where it )ia? boon delayed by too much rain.? Woekly Koport of Woathor Bureau. Misses Sara Hall and A /.lie Wilson, two lovely young ladies of Laurens, aro in the city oujoying the Muslo Fes tival feBtivltlo?.?Spartanburg Herald, 80 tilt. At a joint meeting of the Euphra ftian and Clariosophic Societies last night Mr. John W. Ferguson, of I.au reus, was elected presiding olllcer of the oratorical contest to be held the 18th in-t.?s. O.College Oor. of state. See t hose elegant Platinums at the the It. It. Photo Car. $2 '2.', per dozen. Tho Clinton Cotton Mills had to be he closed down last Tuoaday for the first time, on accout of a hot box and babbit bearings molting off the en gine. She was soon sot right and wont ahead however.?Clinton Ga zette. At a meeting of tho Presbytery of Enoree lust week, tliroe TrustooH wore appointed. Her. C. H. Jenninga, of I'nion, Kov. N. .1. Holmoa, of Groen villo, and Hov. Robert Adams, of Lau rens, will represent Enoree Presbytery on the Hoard. ? Soul horn Presby terian. Greenwood County baa every roason to bo proud of tho now Court House. Tho Court room, which is tho only part of tho interior llnishod, is prob ably the handsomest in tho stato. Tho Commissioners of Public Works have buildod woll.?Greenwood Index. Hov. J. H. Cray was installed as Pas tor of tho Presbyterian ohurch at WoodruIT Sunday. Kov. Hobt Adams, Of I.aureus, Dr. T. II Law and Presi dent H. F. Wilson took part In the scr vloos. -Spartanburg Horald. Spnrtanhiirg, Greenville, York, Chester, /. oderson, Abbeville and Itichland are responding: with volun teers, and it now looks that the State's quota of troops would be ready in a few days. They will be mustered in to service at once. Cabinets '.Hi cents per dozen. R. R. Photo Car. Commissioner Ya^ee has presented Mr. R, E. Hlakoly, retiring clork to tho commissioner, a handsome silver oup, bearing this Inscription: "From 8. W. Vance to R. E. Blakoly as a tokou of friendship and ostcoin." Mr. Blakely bus boon connected with tho Olltoe for a nutnbor of yorsrs and has | been faithful and clllciont. He was not re-oleotod by the Board of Con trol .??Register. Riverside Hospital. Dr. W. 1>. Ferguson, of Laurons, was yesterday aleoted physician in charge by tho executive commltteo of the Board of Health. Dr. Ferguson is a graduate of tho Charloston Medical College and has just finished a yoar's service in the City Hospital In Charloston. Ho ia quite capable and is now in charge.? Columbia Register, Our stock of Clothing )!? large. We carry stouts, slims and regulars. Give us a call and see if we cannot suit your purse as well as your fancy. j. R. M in i ku ei Son. Laurens Public Library. The ladies of L. P. Library Associa tion are reminded that their next meet ing will be held Friday afternoon, I o'clock, May Hth in the Library. Busi ness of importance will be under con sideration, and all the members arc requested to attend. Will all those having out books over the allotted ten days please bring them in ? The members are urged to keep the rules. This will prevent much worry to those in ? b?rge of the books. The room is epen from8.80 o'clock to 5.80 o'clock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. YELLOW JAUNDICE CURED. Suffering humanity should ho sup plied with every moans possible tor its rel'of. It is with pleasure wo pub lish tho following. 1 This ia to certify that I was a terrible auffoier from Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was treated by some of tho boat physicians In our city and all to no avail. Dr. Boll, our Druggist, rocom monded Electric Hitters, and after tuking two bottles, 1 was entirely ourod. I now tako groat pleasuro In recommending thorn to any person suf fering from this torriblo malady. I am gratefully yours, M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky. Sold by B. F. Posey, Druggist. t?F~ Remember that M inter is head quarters for lowest prices anil best values in Clothing, Shoes and Hats. Please take Notice.- -ah persons arc forbidden to hunt, to fish, to enter, or to trespass in any way, upon my lands near tho city of Laurcna, known aa tho Hansom place, and part of the Young place. H. Y. Simpson. PIANOS AM) OltGANS. Why not lot me save you money. I can positively soli you Pianos and Or gans lowor than any othor doalor, and on as oa?y terms. I reprosent Manu factures and have no oxponse, such as salesmen, wagon and toam, nor houso rent, honco all of this oxpenac lowo.-s the price of an instrument. Call on mo, or write for prices and I will as sure this fact. Respectfully, L. A. McCobd. BLCKLEN'S ARNICA BALVE. THE BEST HALVE in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Bores, Ulcors, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tottor, Chappod Hands, Chilbains, Corns, and all Bki? Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay rcqulrod. It is guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Price '26 cents per box. For Bale by Dr. B. F. Posoy. Wanted -People of judgmont and taato to come to S. M. & R . H. Wllkos & Oo's. Furnlturo Store. Wo have many things that will interest you. Johnson's Chill and Pc rcr Tonic is a GNU-DAY Cure. It cures the most stubborn case of Fever la 34 Hours. Please pardon us and be patient, we will romlud you again, that we have a magnlfioent line or Furniture. 8. M. & E. H. Wilkes&Co. Unbecoming forwardnoseoftene r proceeds from ignorance than im - pudonce.?Greville. THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. This body was called tu order by County Ohairman, Q I*. Smith, at 11 a. in., yesterday. All tho townships were represented except. Youngs, by by 1011 delegates Ool B. W. Ball was olioson Prcsl dent.Ool. J. H. Wharton and J. <;. Williams Vice Presidents, W.O. Deok Secretary, and w. I. Cunningham Treasurer. N. B, Dial was chosen member of tin-stat?- Executive Com? mittee, and Q. I' Smith County Chair man. Delegates to the Slate Convention: J. II. wharton, <;. S. MoCravev. L. W. Simkins, R. 0. I>a\is,<;. 1*. Smith, J no. b\ Bolt, J. G. Williams and Dr. J. 8. Wollt. Alternates: Joel A. Smitb. P, M. ileliams, m. a. Suiumercl, A resolution was passed allowing Younjta to name a member of the Com mittee. Tho business was done promptly In good humor, harmoniously,' and the Laurcus Democracy arc in as usual for victory. Countv Executive Committee: U. I*. Smith, Chairman; B W. Ball, W. T. Crews, G* 0. Young, U. .1- Gopeland, A.C.Owens, '. O. MeDanlel, M. \. Summerel, .1. K. Boyd, \V. U. Kuller, <;. I*. Smith. Youngs to be 111 led. TO YOCNW MEN OF THE COUNTY: Our country is involved in war ami our Slate bas been called on to furnish Sixteen Hundred Soldiers. Allmosl every county has responded to the call and o lie rod the services of a full Com pany of her patriotic sons, Kor some reason our county at present bas nol an organized Malitia Company, and we desire to organize a company nssoou as practical?not a holliday company,bill one to oiler to our count ry for any ser vice it may have for u> to perform as soldiers. We will be glad to have any who de sir*-to do so to meet with u- at the Court House to-morrow. Wcdnesduj May lib, 1898. Very respectfully, .1, i). ADAMS. RELIGIOUS CONVENTIONS. The Christian and Missionary Alli nuce.with head-quarters in New York, will hold Convention- in Greenville, May it, in and ii. and Liiurens, May 12 and 18. A party of Alliance Workers are now making a tour through the South, ho.ding religious services, sel ling forth Cio truths of tho Four-Fold (lospcl, viz, Jesus, as saviour, Saudi tier, Healer and Coming King. In the body are Kev. Dr. A C. Feck, of Den ver, Colo., Rev. Dr. Wilson and Kev. Stephen Merrill, of New York, Rev. I). C. Cook, of Washington, i> C , Kev. 0. Mitchell, a Missionary to Africa and Miss Mallie Perry, of S. C. These worker-* cannot he in 1.au reus but one day and two nights. The services will be held in the Opera House, beginning the night of May 12th, at s o'clock. The "Alliance" i- an inier denomi national work, being composed of Christians of various denominations tied has inosi markedly blessed Its work. It was nol organized until 1881 with Kev. A. B. Simpson, a-* Presi dent, and lo day its influence is world wide, ll bas over four hundred Mis sionaries in the foreign Held. I.a t year at a Convention held at <>ld Orchard, .Me , a Missionary oll'eriug was raised of $70,000.00, while jusl after thai a similiar Convention was hold in New York city and about the same amount was raised there- the iwo offerings netting about $1 10,nun.no. These facts show God's approval and endorsement of their work. We trust many will come in from Laurens County to attend these ser vices. Yours in Jesus, S. C. Tono. notici;. Any able-bodied young men de siring to join the Gary Walts Guards, and hold themselves in readiness to answer tho call to arms when issued, can do so hy communicating with moat Water loo, B.C. Wo desire to increase our enrolment to 80, ami will re ceive volunteers to that number. By order of the Oaplain. P, li. Lock wood, Captain. W. L. Terry, O, 8. BRBWERTON. Undo Snin has doolarod war with Spain, and Iiis war vessels aro now plying tho waters around Culm. We boliove the timo is soon coming when Fit/hugh Lee's name will ho prized above every otlior name of mortal man in our United States. The Allwiso Creator even has caused to grow upon the shell of tho back of an upland tarrapin in two distinct linos tho name of Lee, thus i.kk on each side length wise in raised colored letters. This is no jest for I havoseeu with my own eyes and handled with my hands, and know whereof 1 spoak. Mr. Billio Dauiol, of Mt. Galla gher, has tin? tarrapin now in his possession, and any one can see for themsolvos if tboy should so dosiro. Jimmie Beeks, with W. Rasor of Cross Hill, was up visiting his father's family last Saturday and Sunday. Thomas Downey and Fleming Smith, of your city, worshiped at Poplar Springs on Sunday tho 24th ult. W. B. Knight, a son of Capt. P. E, Knight, received the ordi nance of Baptism on Saturday at Poplar Springs, and was made a full member of saidohuroh, while his father, Capt. P. E. Knight, and Frank Redden wore ordained dea cons. Religion seems to bo pro gressing in our section. There will be an effort to get Kev. Mr. Poarco Kiuard, with his big tent, in our section in July to carry on a series of revival meetings. Mrs. Pollie Hooks i < visit ing at Pelzar this wook. Mr. S. E. Beeks, of Polzor, was in our section a little while last wook. I will say for the bonufit of eit izons, of Tip Top/ in regard to th'd suspicious old man, Iiis namo is O'Connor, and he has been in this country before, and we can't think there is any harm intended by the old man. We think ho is a kind of a crazy old fellow and not on a mischief making tour. On Dir. JOHNSON'S CHILL AND FEVER TONIC Cures Fever la Oae Dqy. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS ABOUT YOU AMD YOUR FRIENDS. Tho May Day was delicious -perfect. Rotnember, Ice oream at the Court House this afternoon. (lot your straw-hat tho Aovertis kk Ih the Polutor. Mm W. W. Ball Is visiting at Col. B. w. Ball's. Miss Baeot. of Florenoe. 1? visiting tho family of Dr. II. M. Holmes. Miss Bottlo Dukes, of Rranohvllle, is the guest of Miss Luolle Wright. Mrs. Matthews, of Charleston, is visiting Mrs. E. M. Matthews. Sei op your best girl to ereain at the < 'ourt I louse t his evening. Mr. and Mrs. A 0. Wright and family, of Branohvillo. aro visiting at Mrs. W. N. Wright Mossrs. Will Menu' and Eugono Hudgens went up to Spartanburg last Wednesday for tho muslo festival. Miss Fannie Roland was one of the many visitors from Laurens to Spar burg last week, i The Columbia Record was a year old April 26th and bason its faeo the glow of health as woll ns of youth. There vns a good attendance in the city on Saturday last for supplies?of war news. Miss Ida Fullor arrived homo on Saturday after n visit of sovoral wooks to relatives in North Carolina. Mrs. Calhoun, of Ninoty-S'.x is vis iting bor daughter, Mrs. F. P. Mo (rowan. Mrs Ada Arthur and little daughter, Robbie, of Columbia aro visiting at Capt. J. M. Philpot's. Mrs. A. C Wardla v ami children are expected to come up from Charles ton this week to summer in Laurens. Mrs. S. M. Wllko* and Miss Bessie Todd wore the guosts of Mrs. J. 0. Gurlington, of Spartanburg last week. Mr. L. G. Fr'orson, of Spartanburg, came down to Laurens to spond Sun day. Messrs. w. L. Gray and E. IL Wi kos made short trips to Spartan burg last woek. Miss Elot80 Wright spent last Sat urday and Sunday with hor parents. Mr. and Mrs. ,J. N Wright, Superintendent A.W.Anderson and wifo of Augusta spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Simpson. Miss Laura Irby returned a low days ago from a visit to friends in Now borry. Get all your summer wear before tho culling Is done. The AdVKRTISKR points the places. Coal is a mighty factor in present Ben warfare, it requires ?? to 100 tons a day for a tirst-claes monstor of the deep. Mrs. Martha Wllkes was called to Charlotte Saturday by the illness of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. P. B. Wilkos. Mrs. Marion Evans, of Cheraw, spent last Tursday with Miss Azllo Wilson, and accompanied Miss Wilson to Spartanburg on Wednesday. Tho small pox sonsation Is still alive and if net already vacoinated you had best attend to that pleasant precau tion. Dispatches say that France is aotlvely preparing for war. A little more actlvety in war would improve her rocont record. First Lieut. (U.S. A.) W. F. Lewis, assistant Surgeon.has been designated to examine South Carolina Volunteers as to physical qualifications. The doing exercises of the Jones' High School will take plaoeto-morrow, Wednesday, the Ith of May. I?r. W. M. t; reer will speak at 11 o'clock, a. in., and the exhibition at night. Tho Veterans and Sons return from tho ro-unlo:i at "tho city by tho Sea" enthusiastic at tho delightful trip and the glorious hospitalty of tho city ? above all the graeoful and beautiful attentions of her fair women The offloials of Olemson propose to organizo Farmers lnstitutos in the State. It is a vory important matter to our farmers Wo suggest that our county Alliance offloials write at onco to President lIart:-.og for information Tho Mastora degree win conferred by Palmetto Lodge, A. F. M., on Friday night last Visitors attondod from Campbell, Brewerton, Scroeder. Tum bling Shoals, Wallace and F.noreo Lodges. It will be a memorable meet ing. Laurens unconquerable.-) met Clin ton Invlnciblos on tho tatter's homo diamond on Friday afternoon last. Tho Laurons boys caught Tartors and tho game stood (i to t in favor of tho homo team. 11 was a flno game. When the Clinton boys oome up this way thoy will soo what they will see. Tho twenty-lirst annual convention of tho Stato Sunday School Association will meet in Georgetown May 17th 19th, Tho first session will bo Tuos day evening, May 17th and tho closing one Thursday morning. All persons oxpocting to attond tho Convention should send their names to Itev. A. J. Stokoa by May 12, so that homos may bo providod. PENSION MONEY. Clork Bolt is prepared to pay tho Pensioners. Youngs High School. Tho public and especially tho frionds of the school aro cordially invitod to attend a basket picnic, at Wallnco's Grovo, near Youngs post office, on Sat urday, May 7th. Hon. C. 0, Foathor stone, of Laurons, and Others will do liror addrosaos. A pleasant crowd and pleasant speaking aro anticipated. Dolightrully Cool. This afternoon at 1 o'clock the ladies of the Library Association will begin to serve ice cream in the Court House. The cream will be served until 10 o'clock to-night and it is hoped that the attendance will be general. It ia certainly a good cause and there will doubtless be good and vory cold cream so every one will be wise to slop in for some. To the Hon. Mayor and Council I The good work boing dono on Church atreetls highly appreolatod, but tho crossing at the Rail Road on Hampton stroet is and has bcon dangerous and should bo lookod after. Tho Editor of this paper la poraonally Interested and theroin the public.Sogontlomon, don't forget tho long suffering Editor and when you havo dono his work expoot your pay in good wholosome printors Ink. His blandlshmonts aro worth something. The R. Ft. Photo Car will only ret main a few days longer. Call at once. LISBON. Miss Carrie Furr's school closed lust Friday and she left tor Clin ton to spend ln>r vacation at home. Miss Fan- made many friends while in this community which give her up reluctantly. Ex-Treasurer J. B. T. Scott, of Union, luts beeu <>n a visit to Iiis friend, J. T. A. Bui low. Mrs. Clat worthy,of Honea Path, who lias been visiting her duugh ter, Mrs. A. P. Holmes for the last mouth will leave for her home in a few days. Misses May Hudgens a,nd Mat tie Teague, of Madden'a have been on a visit to Mrs. Ballew. Mrs. Frailk Martin was called to tho bed side of her sick mother, Mrs. John R, Finloy, of Maddens, a few days ago. Mrs. Sallie Milam is very sick yet, but we hope to See her up soon. These last rains are keeping some of us from (iliishing plant ing cotton seed and ii will be up in May before we can finish. Tho first, corn and cotton that came up don't look woll. Some of our boys are ready for the call, while others say that it is the wrong season of the year to have to go to war, but 1 guess when Undo Sam wants us we all will soon get ready and be oil' for Cubo, and really if we are needed ought to go. Telephone. Quinine and other fe ver medicines take from S to 10 days to cure fever, Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic cures in ONE DAY. MADDENS. The past three weeks have been somewhat on the wet order, and farmers are getting behind. Some sections have almost a stand of cotton from the early planting. Tlie small grain, of which there is a great deal sown, is looking line and wit h suitable seasons t here will be a good yield. Mrs. .1. R, Finley, who has beon very ill for several weeks, we are glad to stale, is some better ut this writing. Mrs. .1. W. Henry, we are glad to report. is convalescent from n severe illness. The writer is anxious to learn who enjoyed themselves the great est loving over the hills of Rabon on a fishing four on the 25th, tilt. O.NK X. Why take Johnson's Chill (St Fever Tonic? Because it cures the most stubborn case of Fever in ONE&A Y. Along with the war, and com ing crop of candidates another evil threatens us. in fact it is on us right now. If you do not be lieve this statement, examine your Irish potato plants and you will be convinced. The Kansas potato bug is horcj. He is voracious and very tough. Two of these potato bugs will populate a whole potato patch in a few weeks. The best thing to drive them away is Paris green. Dissolve a teaspoonful in a gallon of water and sprinkle with a watering pot or : lix the powder with land plaster or air slacked lime, putting four ounces of tho Paris green to iv peck of the plaster or limo. Mix thoroughly and dust this over the plants. You should keep this up for four weeks. The Paris green is the only thing, so far as wo know, that will drive them away and save the potatoes. ?Spartanburg spartan. Quinine and other fe ver medicines take fror. 15 to 10 days to cure fes er. Johnson's Chill andPcver I Tonic cures in ONE DA V. UP AT WOFFOItD. Tho Senior Class is making plans for Oommonoemout now.? Plans wero dismissed at a class mooting hold yesterday. Mr. M< M. 0wings, of Uuurens, the poet of tho class, was unanimously re quosted to deliver Iiis oration in verse, and something unusually good may be expected. Mr. I. C. Rlaokwood who was olootod at a former molding to deliver the commencement prophecy,resigned the position, much to the regret of everyone present. Mr. K. A. Paw was oleotod in his stead?Spar tanburg Herald. DISCOVERED BY A WOMAN. Anothor great dincovory has boon made, and that too, by a lady in this country. "Dlaoaso faslcnod its olutohofl upon hor and for uovon yoars ?ho withstood Its sovorost tests, but hor vital organs woro undermined and death ?ootnod imminent. For throo monthr. she coughod Incessantly, and could not sleep. She finally found a way to rocovory by purchasing of us a bottlo of Dr. King's Now Discovery for Consumption, and was so much re Uoved that sho slopt all night: and with two bottles, has boon ontlrcly cured. Hor name la Mrs. Luther Tutz. Thus writes W. C. lUmick A Co. Trial bottles free at Dr. B. F. Posey's Drug store. Regular slzo f>0o. and $1 00. Every bottlo guarantood. DR. W. H. BALL DENTIST, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL BANK, LAURENS OrviOE Data Monday and Tuesdayk. It often happens that Iho doctor out of town when most needed. The two year old daughter ol J. V. Scliunck, of Cnddo, Ind. Tor., was threatened with croup, he writes. "My wife insisted that I go for tho doctoral once: but Rf> he was out of town, I purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's < 'onch Kcinedy w liicli relieved the child immediately." A bottlo of that remedy in tho house will often save tho oxpenso of a doctor's bill, besides the anxiety always occasioned by serious sickness, When it la piven na soon as the croupy cough Appears, it will prevent the attack. Thousands of mothers always keep it in their homes. The 25 and 60 cent bottles for sale by Dr. B. V. l'osoy, l.anr. UH, S. (J. JOHNSON'S CHILL AND FEVER TONIC Cures Fever In One Day. Notice. Will be lot to lowost bidder, repairs on bridge across North (labon Crook, known as the Dr. Fuller bridge, on Tuesday the 24th of May, 18i?s, ftt It) o'clock. K. P. Adair, >\i Suporvisor. NOTICE, NOTICE! The law requires all streams) to bo ol oar od of all obstructions in tho month of Mny in oacli year. Ploaso govern yoursolf accord ingly. 11. P. ADAIR, Suporvisor. Hood's Keatoro full, regular notion of tho bowels, it<> not irri tate or Inflame, but low ? 11 the delicate rtlffcutlve or KnUm In perfect condition. Try them. V> oonttf ?pared only by 0. 1. Hood A Co., Lowell, Um? Pills A IIISTOKIO LOCALITY. A recent visitor to Laurens ' w> ting to tho Fair field News und Herald has this to say <>f a point in our county of poetto interest. I( is now Yarbarough'a RIill,the prop erty of Mr. Daniel Yarborought an enterprising citizen, The mills aro founteetl miles from this city on tho EnoreO und the scenery is bold ami picturesque. It is the popular picnic ground of a wide section : In Laurens county on the banks of Enoreo ivivor, (with its lovely shoals, picturesque and romantic scenery) stands the historic Musgrovo Mills, the scene of a battle (August 18, 1780), between tho Ameri cans under Col. Williams.of Nine ty Six, aided by Cols. Shelby) and Clarke, and a regiment of British and Tories under Col. Innis, in which the latter wero routed .There are many spots of interest ren dered memorable during the strug gle of our forefathers for Ameri can Independence. On tb" ores! of a hill, near tho banks of Iho river, in Laurens, stands the miller's residence (Allen Muskgrovo byname, whose daughter has been justly styled a hcroino of tho Revolution, having rendered euch conspicuous services during thoso troublous times ,whoso life was embittered by the death of her lover (John Ramsey) in his atti mpt to ?berall* the gallant Ar thur Butler from Iho hands of a cruel foe he, ( Butler) having been confined as u prisoner of war in her father's house. A portion of the old bouse is preserved from Whence tho dauntless hero made the hazardous leap, ami tho tree which rendered such friendly aid n receiving him among its spread inn houghs?a bilent but forcible reminder of that eventful night. The old mill house, long since re duced to ashes, lias been replaced by another on or near the .same spot. A powerful combination ol machinery is operated under the roof entirely water?-grisl, siw, 11 air mills, thresher and ginning. Stauding within its wails (in Lau rens County) the eyo can rest al most at a glanco upon two adjoin ing counties?Spartanburg and Union. On the opposite hanks of the river, in Spartanburg county, Is the "Gullied Hill"?grand and majestic in appearance?with Ms red gullies and waving pines, touching high above tho rippling waters of the streun below. Up on its crest wero displayed the beacon-light thai apprised the gal lant Butler of the approach of his friends, Horse Shoe Robinson and John Ramsey, and was a signal that the hour for his liberation had arrived; Iho former a marvel of \Vai like valor, the "Hero of the VVaxhaWS," a modern Hercules, who was ever and anon rendering timely aid to his compatriots. Within a stone throw of the mill in Laurens County is a lone neg lected grave, on a rugged hillside over-looking tho river, reputed to be the last resting place of Mary Mu-grove, with rude stones for marble^, -imply ttdoroed tin tho balmy month of June) with Chero kee roses, which seem to cling vol untarily to the hallowed mound. II. E. K. A CLEVER TRICK. It certainly looks Uko it, but there is really no trick about it. Anybody can try it who has Laim, Hack and Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles. We mean ho can eure him self right away by taking Elootrlo Hitters. This medicine tones up tho whole system, acts as u stimulant to Liverand Kidneys, Is a blood purifier and nervo tonic. It cures Constipa tion, Headache, Painting PpolIs, Sloop lessnoss and Melancholy. It is purely vogetable, a m'ld laxativo, and re stores the system to its natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be convinced that they aro a miracle worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 60 cent* ii buttle at Dr. B. F. Posoy's Drug Store. Our bravest .'>iul Lest lessons aro not loarnod through succoss, hut through misadventure.?A. B, Al cotl. Johnson's Chill and Fe ver Tonic Is a ONF-DAY Cure. It cures the most stubborn case of Fever ia 24 Hours. If thou art a master, Bomotimo ho blind; if a servant, Homotimo bo doaf.?Mnllor. Our Repair Shop IS now fitted with M. & \Y cani/or. ff your Tiro is snaj wo can mako it as good us new. S. M. A 10, II. W ILK ICS & CO. Vul tged C, N. & L. R. R. Schedule to take effect Jnnua,? 24, lsiis. sou I'll boon l>. Daily Excrpt Sunday Laurens, I. Clinton, N dw berry, Prosperity, Little Mountain, White Kock, Columbia, Ar Passenger. 1 45 p 2 lo 2 f?7 8 18 :i 80 8 56 i -to Mixet. 0 no a m o 86 7 .'>() k 15 S 10 0 PJ 10 10 southbound, Daily ExOKPT Sunday Passenger. < loluinhin, Le 11 oo p m White Rot k. II i?s Little Mountain, 11 16 Prosperity, 11 -r>s Newberry, 12 10 Clinton, 12 50 Laurena, Ar 1 lo W. G. CHILDS, Superintendent. J R. NOLAN, Train Master. Mixed. 6 oo p in .') ;>7 n 80 7 oo 7 26 H 50 lo oo NOTICE, NOTICE. Parties having business with the County Supervisor will find him in his offtoe on Monday of each week, between the hours of ten o'clock a. m. and 1 oclock p. m. It. P. A DA III, Jan. 20, 1898?ly. Supervisor. ANNOVNCBMEMT8. Notire? of candidates for otlice under thi.? bond must Invariably t>e accompanied i>y tbe f?'?, TiiaKK DoIjLaus. FOR PROBATE JUDUE, We are authorized to auuouueo O. G. Thompson as a oaudidato for re-olootion to the oflloo of Pro bato Judge, subject to tho notion of the Demooratic Primary. I announce uiyBelf a candidate for iho Office of .indue of Probate, subject to the will of the voterH of Laurons county as expressed at the primary election, and pledge myself to abide the result. JOHN M. HUDGKNS. FOP SUPERVISOR. I announce myself a candidate f<>r the otHoe of Suporvisor, sub jeot to the will of tho voters of Laurons county as oxprossed at tho primary election and plodgo myself to abide the result. (i. Marion Mooub. I rospootfully announoo myself a candidate for Supervisor of I.au reus County, at tho ensuing elec tion, subject to the action of tho I>omocrati<" primary. It. P. An.vnt. FOR TREASURER . The many friends of Messer l?altl> respectfully nominate him for re-eloction to tho oflico of County Treasurer, subject to tho notions of tho Democratic Pri mary. FOR AUDITOR. 1 respectfully announce myself a oaudidato for County Auditor, subjoot to tho ohoioo of the Dem ooratic primary, at the ensuing election. W. U. PkR?USON. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Auditor, subject to tho result of the Democratic pri mary. W. it. ftfaOuKK. Mr. B. F. Arnold is announced as a candidate for Auditor of Lau fens county, subject to the choice of the Pt tnooratic Primary. Many Kkiknuh Modesty seldom resides jn a broat that is not enriched with noblor virtues.?Goldsmit h. Care to our coMin adds a nail, no doubt, and every grin, so merry, draws one out.?Woloott. FOR COUNTY SUPERINT DENT OF EDU0ATION1 1 hereby announce myso a oaudidato for re*eleotiou to tl oflion i>t* County Superiuteudei of Eduoation, subject to the re suit of the appronohiug Demo oratio primary olootiou. L. T. II. Damk:, Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic Cures Fever In One Day. Dr. Bolfo E. Hughes, Offices?Todd Building) Phone an LaurentCotton Mills storo, Phono lov Specially prepared for lOxamiu ami Treat ing diseases of Eye, Ear Throat and Nose ? ? &\ -5;" Z& THE jit r i-:at HINDIP RESTORES VITALIT Made a Well Ma cf Me. the nho\ <? 11 '.n| out Debility* /in/ <->,, > X/tMOfy. Stops all ?Ii .uns mid KRKNCII REMEDY produc in 30 ila>s. < ?<c.v yv< ?-i I'ltticoct'le, I'oi/iuf! A/ttnoi, lo sc? caused by cm is ol vottlli. It wauls ofl hi - mlty mid Consumption, yo?iik Men regain M;wi io"d and t>l?l Men recover Vouthio.1 Vigor, it < - vi.;.i and size to shrunken organs, and fit* \ mau i"i business or marriage. Easily carrier) in the vesi pocket, Price Cn PTC 6 Boxes f. * mail, in plain pack? DU \j I O, age. w 11. itti ii guatuntee. DR. JtANO'HAHRA, Parit Dr. B. P. I'osey, Druggist, sale Agont, 1,aureus, S. (J. Sawing ami Lumber. Prompt Sawing by W, D. Byrd. Moves bis Mills when wanted, Quick delivery of rough lumber. Terms satisfactory, See (be suli scriber, w. i). BYRD. Tylorsvlll .. K i i % S> THE Nev, Store ;Vj ??s I Our Spring Stock of Clothing, | i Shoes and Hats 1 .. i 05 Has just been opened, and wo ask 0111 Iriends ?>i CO, ^Laurens and Laurons County to give us a call and Ihosc^g '?.that we do not know, as we want to become known to the,?) ?' ? ?) :->people ol Laurens County, and we will make yott <>ui'<?? 6 " 0; ?friends by giving you as good bargains as can ho given?! 838, W ,;V<;iii Laurens or in any other town in the State. We wantW m ' . M '0to call special attention to out Spring and Summer linens ?.of Hats. Wc have all the latest Styles and Novelties in? ? . M Q-IIats?.something that will please the people. ^l'Q ?earnestly ask a call from all. ? m . ? ?, n .j0'i Very rcspcctlully, qjj ? DIAL & FERGUSON. I Is ??^?i?^?:?:????? MMM<&8MM&M? ?? School Books Of all Ainds. New Books at Publishers prices. Good se cond-hand books at about half price. New Home Sewing Machines. Not at Agents figures but at |>rices^to suit the hard ti mes. We mve a first-class machine we sell for $25.00 with a guaran tee for 5 years. Will sell on easy terms. J.O.C. FLEMING & CO