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Edltor. -Ordinary Ad ^quaro, one insor rj?cqucnt Insertion, [l reduction made Imcnts. W. IV. Bam., I Vopriotor. iov., 1. 1N1M>. iVcqiiaiutauco. jobted to Mr. Jobn W. florsvillo, for quito a has laid upon our. table Imn books from the 11 ither, John Clark, who| Stato and county from in the early days of this [lived an Industrious and m is "A grammatical ln 10 English language" in [oah Webster, printed in \ the Columbian orator; Ketionary of tho English 5oston, 1801; YoungfLadles lll/a Leslie, Pha., 1803; from tho Scriptures, the uko of schools"; [;e oratory, (the date of ancient looking and (ijeot of every pnra n in tho margin: und er venerable and in "Momoirs of 13ml Eers" by Anna Maria ?Iba Laurens Ramsay is retched in this volume. I^eat women who have ^'Martha Laurons Fm Incut for her f, was born in Char Ina, November 3rd, /daughter of Henry Istinguished Ainerl * "She read with and Latin classics, with most of tho rcnlua, taste and im b in the English and b." * * * prolleient in astron j, moral and political [logy, natural and civil nobler character is of this devout ohris h* so many varied accom lectioii wo find "Beer's Georgia Almanack, 3d and sold by S. Bab |0 of Franklin's head, mrlcston. Tho South Isthing in those days. rentiVi was President, >f s. c, vice President;Mar [Chief Justice; William John and BushrodJ Washing jiiito Justices, Berrien, general, The sceptre tho hands of .Tudah,in urens, Nathaniel Day in Garlington, Clerk of llillcr, Commissioner of \Watts, Treasurer, W. Anderson, Ordinary. Hument has a calon and concludes with )s and good advico |f Poor Richard. Our fhn Clark, has pre pieee of antiquity fot our readers may {giving Day. L30th of November, well established cus ranl giving by the TrnVtion. In the State Seldom has this Na causo for profound " is the "ins" that I font. The "outs" |hallcl?ih, but they will g'say that our prosperity are IN BPITE of our na kd undeservings. But it fmbercd that if the "Ins" and tho "outs" were [would be tho same cho rpocrites, Pharisees."? isidefrom the "Nation" me things to be thankful. ItulAf os tho "na tbundant crops, and peace re >rld. Luzon Is of our dominion hnise of an early ?nco" in this Is that people, pnlliar with the _ncy we cannot last for a llu ? "Some hao meat t!mLcanna oat, And some would oat that-want it; But we hae moat and we can?eftt^. So let the Lord bo thanklt." *** John Barley-Corn, Somo of our cotemporarics discuss ktho late of tho Dispensary. Don't bo finoasy. It has mote lives than a cat. fhiskey can stand water without [thing and evorybody that iml takes toll. Tho live and thousands ?ipplo X strong. Let Ipair. It is the State ?South Carolina cannot fhto thin air. The thousands live by It will not lot it die. It is s^crlligeous, but we quote: The Bridegroom may forgot the bride. ^as mado nls wedded, wife yestreen; -monarch may forget the crown That on his head an hour has boon; The mother may forget the child That srallos eae sweetly on her kneo; But I'H romember thee, Glonoairn, And a' that th^u hast done for me." jr. A Thrifty ilamester. In tho virgin county ol Greenwood, an. Innocent citizen tackled a circus fakir- He lost $600 or thereabouts as reported. lie then appealed to tho jrirtuous authorities and had tho cir pus to disgorge. And now certain lowspaporn urge that -the authorities [ndlct tho follow for gaming. Bolter ?nd him to Sunday School and im press?"thou shalt not covot, etc. *% ij?he Columbia wins and the Sham :k does not carry the Cup aorosH tho lanllc. Tub Advkutiskii rather re grets tho outcome and sympathises rith the Irishman'. If Sir Thomas, however, only knew how sweet cold kepring water tastos from an o!d |ftshloned gourd, ho would never la ant over the little piece of whilo Tho Fair noxt weok. Of course you ' will go. Wo arc not advised as to whether l'ayuo's Flro works have boon secured. Dispensary pyrotechnics miy relieve the necessity. Good music, sovcrnl brass bands will bo en hand. Elections on the 7th In Kentucky.Ohio, Nebraska and other States. It will bo lively in Old Kentucky. On the Mth of November a meteoric shower (falling stars) at 1 A. M. is scheduled by tho astronomers?with great assurance. The earth will bo passing through the track of millions of the scattered remains of a bur?ted comet. They will bo attracted by our littlo globe and by their terrlllc spoed will bo set afire at about sevonty miles dlstarce as they strike our atmosphere aud go to extinction in blue blazes. If you are wide awake at the hour you may see tho si ow. It will put to the blush the littlo fusllade now going on botween tho disponsary Knights of the quill. In the meanwhile it is very hot In Houth Africa and as tho wot season Is ending at the Philippines, matters will brighten in that far olT region. Wo should hear from Joo Wheeler scon. *** In South Africa tho British aro hav ing hard knocks with tho Boors, tho advantage being with the former. Sev eral important engagements have been stubbornly contested and losses heavy on both sides. OKA LOCALS. Mr. S. E. Huutor, now of your city, spent Sabbath with relatives hero. Miss Cnrrio McClintook has been on an oxtonded visit to Duo West, Williamston and Fair view. Miss Summers Nabers has been on an extended visit to kinsfolk horo. Mrs. Woodruff, of Florida,spent several days here visiting her sis ter, Mrs. J. E. McClintock. "Who is ho that gootli to Clin ton from Ora with gay raiment?" Can this be true? Mr. N. A. Craig who has re turned to Greonwood from re cuperating horo was back again not long ago. Wo suppose ho was hardly well onough to stay Jong erf; ?). Those that attended the V ood ruff Fair from hero were Miss Mollio Hunter aud Messrs. N. E. and David McClintock. Miss Lizzie Craig is in Nashville taking a Bible course Mr. Hamp Huutor has been un well for Fovoral flays. Miss Belle Craig liab tolophono connection with tho central at Ora. Being out of town for several days wo heard a groat deal about small-pox at Ora, so much so that wo wore almost afraid to come back. On returning wo found it was all a fake. Strange what erro neous reports got out even without the slightest foundation. We aro glad to say that not a ?ingle case is anywhere within our commu nity. Miss Mattio Nabers will teach tho Wftrrior Creok School. We congratulate those people on se curing Miss Nabers. Our people are very much pleased with our teacher, Miss Scott. She is doing flno work with the littlo fellows. J. Y. B. .Million-, Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern in the land who aro not afraid to be generous to tho needy and suBor ing. Tho proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds havo given away oven ton million trial bottles of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchi tis, Hoarsenoss and all diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it. Call on The I aurons Drug Co. and get a trial bottle free. Regular sizo 5O cents and $1 .00. Every bottle guar anteed or price refunded. GRAY COURT NEWS. Tho cotton is poaror gathered than we ever saw It at this Ihne of Iheyoar. There was more cotton in the field on the 1st day of last Febru.(u*^_thAn there is now. -"tTncle Frank Curry is eighty years old and ho says that he does not remember but threo years in his lifo that thoro was not killing frost before the 30th of October ami this Is ono of them. Tho good weather hos continued so long that tho farmers have About gath ered'heir cotton and have be n busy putting In rye,barley and oats. Wo think thoro will bo more grain sown this winter than has been for a long time. Gray Court is a good place to sell your cotton or to buy your goods. Two ladles who livo in the dty of Laurons drove lo Orny Court in their carriages tho other day to do some chopping. Mr. J. D. Stone, of Willlamston, has oponcd a blacksmith shop here and will move bis family In a short time. That is what this community noeds; a good shop and Mr. Stone fills the bill. Mr. and Mrp. N. B. Dial visited at R. Gray's last week. D. What Would You Uivo To bo cured of catarrh? If you or your frlc ts have this disease/ you kn'%v. now disagreeable it I?. Its .,ymptoui9 aro Inflamed eyes, tbrobbing temples, ringing noises '.A the ears, headache, capricious nppetite, and constant discharge of mucus. Fortunately Its ouro is not a question of what you will give, but what you will take. If you will take Hood's Sarsaparilla, (be great constitutional remedy, hieb, thoroughly purifles,onr!ches at 1 vital!/, a the blood, you may expvOttobe completely and per manently cured. The good blood which . lood's Sarsaparilla makes, reaching the delicate passages of the uftuci'i* membrane, soothes aud rc-bub I? tho tissues and ult - mately cure.^ all symptoms of en SHON L?CA?. r. W. L. Bailey, of Columbia, bftfi b^en visiting this vicinity. Master Thofe Holmes wont over to Honen Path last Week with his grand-mothor, Mrs. Clatworthy. Wo hated to sco Mrs. Clatworthy go a3 she always makes horsolf so agreeable in our midst. Mr. W. M. Irby, of your city, was down a few minutes the other day. Mis3 Alma Shell, of your city, spent last weok with Capt. R. T. Dun lap and family. Messrs. Rufus Wilcutt, of Cross Hill, and Mr. Joo M. Pearoo, of High Point, visited J. T. A. Bal low and family last Monday. Miss Lutie Wright went up to your city last Friday to spend awhile with her many frionds and relatives. J. T. A. Ballow is on the sick list this week. Miss Mary L. Pitts will com menced hor school at this place next Wednesday, Nov. 1st. A good many will go from this place to the State Fair. Our ox Reprosontativo A. J* Smith says ho will take in the Stato Fair this time. Mr. It T. Dunlap will go down to visit his relatives and take in the Fair also. The fanners aro sowing oats right along now while thoy wait for l ho few bales of cotton to open. A good many will sow wheat this time that did not be fore and tho present outlook is somewhat better for the future. Telephone. You are risking nothing when you say 1 want, tho best Stove on the market. Buck's will fill your bill, or your monoy given back. AN'ill you allow us to show you how they aro constructed? S. M. A E. H. Wilkes A Co. His Life Was Saved. Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen of Hannibal, Mo., lately had a wonderful delivoranco from a frightful death. In telling of it ho snys: "I was taken with Ty phoid Fever, that ran into Pneu monia. My lungs became hard ened. I was so weak T couldn't ever sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. I expected to soon die of Consumption, when I hoard of Dr. King's New Discovery. One bottle gave great reliof. I continued to uso it, and am now well and strong. I can't say too much in its praise."This mar vellous medicine is the surest and quickest cure in the world for all Throat and Lung Trouble. Regu lar size 50 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles frco at The Laurens Drug Co. Every bottle guaranteed. We havo everything in Shoes except your feet. J. E, Minler & Bro. Kg Qduertigex AND Ryp-poHnl nrrangomontwith t.luipublishers, p'o aro enabled to offer the Aurrioan aohioui. ?iiIRIST, vlio load i in, agricultural wcolily of tho Middle states, in olubwith this paper,at an exceedingly l'>w flguro. Tlio American Aoiticur. yukist la remarkable lor tho variety and Interest of its contents, and Is undoubtedly the hestnud most praotleol paper of its kind. I ITS FARM FEATURES.! Such as Llvo SlonV, Dalry ' ?';?> :.i . Oar tlen'lnff, nnd i ' her (? pie i, written i>y pracli oalniul succossful lurmw, supplemented wilii Illustration? byablo artists, combine to make it Invaluable to those who "farm It fur a living." Tlio latest {Markets and Commoroml Agriculture are features In which Tin: Aouict i/reiosT is unexcelled. THE FAMP FEATURES; 35*25: csv J?artTii?;iw, vane y Work, Tito Cood c'., Puzzlo Oontentq, Library Corner, and *t<>ung l-'ollot' l'tifjo combine to mnko this li. ..ailment of as much value and inter est as most of < bo Spoolal Family Papers. 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After1 SSkm&r To assist digestion, relievo distress after eating or drinking too heartily, to prevent constipation, tnko Hooti'm Pills Sold everywhere. 2j cents. R.H.HUDGENS&Sons, ?DEALERS IN? Lumber Coal. WE can supply your wants in Floor ing, Ceilinjr, Weathorboarding, Casmg, Moulding, Shingles and Loths,- at Lowest Rates. R. U. IIUDGENS A HONS. Laurens, 8. 0., Oct. l?t, 1808. NOTICE, NOTICE. Partioshaving business with tho County Snporvisor will find him in his offioo on Monday and Kri <luy of euch weok, botWion tho hours of ton u clock a. m. and 4 oclook p.m. . ) li. P. ADA Hi, Jan. 0, LSU9~|^. .^(?wtforvisor. "Strike Fdrmmf1>ummKltars and Your Fires/' Patriotism is always com mendable, but in every breast there should be not only the desire to be a good citizen, but to be strong, able bodied and well fitted for the battle of life. To do this, pure blood is absolutely neces sary, and Hood's Sarsaoa rilla is the one specific which cleanses the blood thorough ly. It acts equally well for both sexes and all ages. Humor?" When I need a blood puri fier I lake Hood's Sarsaparilla. Jt cured my humor and is excellent as a nerve ionic." Josle Eaton, Stafford Springs, Ct. Itood'a Pill? euro IWerJlla Oie noii-lrrltnUng and inly ?Mllimtlc tu tuko with lloud'n Sar<iti?arlii?. NOTICE ?OF? County Treasurer. Tho County Treasurer's Books will bo opon for tho colloction of Stato, County and commutation Road Taxes for fiscal yoar 1899 at tho Treasurer's oflico from Octo ber 15th to Dec. 81st 1899. All persons owning property or paying taxes for others in more than ono Township aro requested to call for reciepts in each Town ship in which'thoy livo. This is important us additional cost and penalty may not bo attached.? Prompt attention will bo given those who wish to pay their taxes through the mail by checks, money orders, otc. Don't forgot to stamp chocks. Persons Bond ing in lists of names to be takon off aro urged to sond in oarly as tho Treasurer is vory busy during the month of Decomber. Tax Levy is as follows: For Stato purposes, 5 mills For Ooustiutioual School Tax, U mills For Ordinary County Tax, 24, mills For Interest on Railroad Bonds, Sty mills For past indebtedness, 4; mill Total County and State, 14 mills Extra Tax for Laurons City Graded School, t\ mills Extra Tax, Fountain Inn Special School, 4 mills Extra Waterloo Special School, 2 mills For Sullivan Township 1 Mill extra for Attorneys fee on Ra.il road, making a total for this Township 15 Mills. All able-bodied male citizens between tho ages of 21 and CO years are liable to pay a poll tax of $1.00; except old soldiers who aro exempt at 50 years of ago. Com mutation Road Tax $2.00 in lieu of working tho public roads to bo paid at the time as stated above. Como early and avoid tho rush it is said thoro will bo no exten sion this time. Respectfully, MESSER BABB, County Treasurer. Laurens, S.C., Oct. 2, 1899? tf. Atlantic Coast Line, Fast Lino between Charleston and Columbia and Upper South Carolina and North Carolina. CONDKNH E?> SCHEDULE. In Effect vin. 16th, 1890. (joinq West. fm. . Going East. No. 52. No. 53. tA. M. y J tP. M. 7 00 ii Charleston Ar H IX) p m s 2-1 a \p " Lanes " 0 20 p in 0 10 ?fit " Suinter " 5 13 pin J.'uonin Ar Columbia Lv 400pni 12 07 pin " Prosperity " 247 pm 12 20 pm " Newberry " 2 32 pin 1 03 p in " Clinton " 1 68 p m 1 25 p in " Laurens " 145 p m 3 oo pm " Greenville " 1201pm 3 10 p in " Spartanlmrg " 11 45 a m (i 07 i> m " Winnsboro " 11 -II a in 8 15 p m " Cbarlotto.N.C. " 0 35 a m 005pm " llendersonville " 9 14 a in 7 00 p in " Ashevillo " 8 20 a ni t Daily. Nos. 52 and 53 Solid trnius botweon Charles ton and Greenville via the Atlantic Coast Line, Columbia, Newberry it Laurons lt. It. and Charleston <v Western Carolina Railroad. H. M. BMEESON, General Passenger Agent. J. R. KENLY, T. M. EMERSON, Gen'l Mannger. Tradlc Mnnager, CHARLESTON & WESTERN CAR olina Railway Co. "Augusta and Aslie villo Short Line." Schedule in effect May 21st. 1809. Lv Augusta. 0 40 am 1 40 pm Ar Greenwood.1150 pm . Lv Anderson. 7 00 am Ar Laurens..? 20 pm 5 60 am Greenville. 8 00 pm 10 15 am Olenn Springs. 4 30 pm . Spartanburg.8 10 pm 10 20 am Snluda. 6 83 pm . Hender8onville.... 6 o3 pm ., Ashevilto.7 oo pm . Lv Aftheville. 8 2o am. Spartanburg.1145 am 4 10 pin Greenville.12 ol am 4 oo pm Ai Laurens. 1 2o pai 7 8o pin Anderson. 0 lo am Greenwood. 2 87 pm Ar Augusta.5 lo pm 11 lo am Ar Alken. 7 28 pm Lv Greenvillo. .12 ol pm Ar Clinton. 1 57 pm Newborry. 2 37 pm Prosperity. 2 52 pm Columbia. 3 68 pm Sumtor.i. 5 13 pm Charleston.8 oo pm Lv Charleston.7 oo am Lnnos. 8 84 am Smnter. 0 86 am Columbia. 11 05 am Prosperity. 12 07 pm Newberry. 12 20 pm Clinton. 103 pm Ar Greenville. 8 00 pm Close conneciloits at Greenwood for nil points on 8. A. L. and C. AG. Kail way, and at Spi.rtanburg with South ern Railway. For information relative no tickets, rates,schedules, etc., address W. J. ORA IG, Gen. Pass. Agent, , Augusta, Ga. O. H. Speights, Gen. Agent, Green ville, 8. C. T. M. Emerson, Trafflo Manager. Let Us Show You What a good shoo a little money will buy. We be lieve wo can givo you a hotter Shoo for your money than you can find anywhere olso in town. We want to convico you that wo uro right. Don't you think it's for your interest to givo us the opportunity? We invite all to inspect our lino of Shoe* before buying. Vory respectfully, J. I^iirtei: & Brro. Laurons, S. C, Oct. 18, 1809. Have Yo?. ai7 Eye For ?tisirjess? if so, see our. Millinory, Cloaks, Capes, Underwear, Cor sets, Hosiery, Cloves, Neckwear, ready made Skirts, Waists, Notions, and the biggest lino of Fancy Goods for the Hol iday trade over shown here. And all at the LouJest Prices Call and see us, and we will convince you wo are right" No trouble to show goods. Miss Bessie Bramlott and Mrs. Emma Richardson art* with us and will be pleased to see their friends. (Find the right place). ILVLrs. 3VH. Adams McCords' New Storo, Lauror.s, S. C. If) LaUf-etjs We havo been very caroful in solecting our stock and have tried to got the best, GOODS for ^ LEAST Our line is complete iu 4& &6 In Wo claim to havo up-to-dato Stationery at all prices School Books and Supplies wo have the largost and best stock. Wo givo in CASH, or Exchange, the host Price for Second hand Books. We earnestly solicit your patronage. We romaiVi'very respectfully, w?Mmm in? Laurons, S. C, Sept. 12,00. Next door to Davis, Roper Co's. old stand. "EM BROS. tinue the old stand. COFFINS, CASKETS the II PRICES_^ jouago hitherto extended res* 1ROS.,Iauron*,S C . Before tho ink is dry on this ad have opened another shipment of Dress LouJ Priced Also in lino ALL-WOOL Poplin and Be Special numbers will no shown iu Ladies fine Broad Cloths in Blaok and a W?? carry the sann; number in Mi Season. They are unquestionably the in this or any market. Ask to see the Ladies Oapes just goods. Respect . will Shades, bod Hose this 10 cents a pair w g wr T. N. Barksdale bogs to announci that ho I i i added to his business a fully equipped and woll-appointod lino of A handsome HEARSE has been purohasod. ?n<Lho conduct of funerals, good taste and judgment will govorn and padi ? * aro promised efficient and prompt sorvico, ? A very largo stock of Caskets, all prices and sizes, kept-Jon hand. A I ,?!jh>" l-.ad-s:d<' Public Square g&~ The stock of funeral supplies Is kept on tho !'.? )t with Mr. Barlos dale's line of vehicles. Mr. K. I*. Mtlum has gon< pal charj o of thesa depart ments and calls, day or ni^ht, Sundays and week days, will havo instant att< n tlou. At nights or Sundays, 'Phono Mr. Milara's residence. T. Sarksdalcl s sag e*'a VP'- a w eg i roil mm Hi AVc?etablcPrcparaiionforAs similallng ihcFood and Regula - ling theStoJDachs andBowela of Promolc9Dig;estion,Chrcrful ncss and Rest.Gontalns neither Opium.Morphiiie nor Mjjocml. !Not Nahc otic. liectp* of Old IhSAJ-lUELOTCnm JfompXm Sail ~ silX.Stnrvt > /?' .*..", Stiff - ytniic SeeU '* Jijiptmiint -? ith OutorvlttSoJj. * f>'?/,-> Sa.l - '*d Stigitr . jyw* flown Xlrrrifu<i. Apcrfectncmcdy for Constipa tion, Sour Stomach.Diarrhoea, Worms ,Convulsions,Fcverish ness ondLoss of Sleek TacSimile Signature of NEW "YORK. At b m'onths ohl 35 Doses - 33Cents EXACT COPY Of WRAEEEB. For Infants and Children. Alway? Bears )tk< Always \Bought. GAST?RIA 111, CENTAUR COMPANY, N^BvoilK CITV. d GO TO fe^ J. H. PON WHEN IN NEED OF Heavy and Famey dSrocer Provision, Vegetables, Fruits, Etc., at LAURENS, S. C, May 8th, 1899. s