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ckoss 1111,1, NOTES. Our town has been highly fa vorod with religious services dur ing tho past wooks. Tho Pastor of tho Baptist ohuroh conducted a mooting of a week's duration and much good was dono. In tho ensuing wook the pastor of tho Presbyterian church, as sisted by Rov. J. Hi Thornwoll, D. D., conducted it mooting in that ohuroh for noitrly a week, whieh rosultod in great edification I and building up of the ohuroh. In tho onsuing week the Fastor of the Methodist ohuroh, assisted by Rev. R. A. Child and O. T. Harman conducted a meeting of soveral days, which was somewhat hindered .by bad woather, but good was done and fruit will be gathered in tho days to come. During the onsuing two weeks Rov. N. J. Holmes, assisted by Rov. Harloy, of Clinton and an able corps of laymon and laywo meo, conducted a meeting which resulted in much good to all who attended tho services. Those sories of meotings have brought about a groat revolution in our town and community and much good will bo borne to tho honor and glory of the groat head of tho church. The hoalth of our community is now good, only a fow oases of ill noss and those aro reported at this writing as being better. Tho change in tho location of tho depot and ware-housos has made a vast improvement in tho ?W/pearanco of our town. Oilr "Tarmors aro ?gttjioring in tho crops and tho advance in ^no prico of cotton has put a /broad grin on tho face of tho people,? Great is King Cotton. / ScfolDB. Tho walks of life will h0 rough and unpleasant to tlr&jhan who has the misfortujf? to /bo badly fitted with shoeg. Our'/shoes fit. J'-iC. Minted & Bro. To the Readers of Ili^Jh^T'aper. Tho enterprising firm of S. M. & E. Hj Wilkes & Co. have some thing jiow to say each week in their l<nd". Seo what they say in this iss^o. Try a rair of our Biou hand-sowed shoos?eyery pair guaranteed. J. E. Mintor & Bro. "If the Cup Fits, Wear ft." If ,vou uro suffering from the couseiuencos of impuro blood, ? how-boils, pimples or scrofula fores; if your blood does not di gest or you suffer from catarrh or rheumatism, you aro the ono who should take Hood's Sarsaparilla . It will fit your case exactly, make your blood pure and cure salt rheum, scrofula,rheumatism, dys pepsia, catarrh and givo you per fect health. Hood's Pills euro all liver ills. Non-irritating. There is something about the get-up of our winter suits that makes a man think that they were made foi him. J. E. Minter & Bro. Hand Washing! Steam Ironing!! On or about 15th November next we will add to our department a Steam Ironing Machine. The latest and best Washing done by hand, and pure material used for clearing. Will call for your clothes and ieturu samo in good order. Prices as low as can be done, Have been here about one year and l appre ciate your patronage'and solicit a con tinance. LIN COOPER, City Laundry. Laurens, S. C, Nov. 1st, 1899. ROBERT A. COOPER Attorney at Law, OFFICE?Up stairs over H. Terry's Store. Prompt attentiou given to all business. Laurens, S, C, Oct. 24, '?9?tf. TO COTTON PRODUCERS* Wo deslro to state that wo aro pre pared to storo and insuro cotton. We givo receipts upon which tho holders can borrow money, or if preferred we will advance it. Will bo glad to servo you. Call and eoo us. Laurens bonded Warehouse Co. n. b. Dial,, President or v. m. Sbxton,Manager. ^?r. Itolfc E. Hughes, Offices?Todd Building, Phone 76; and dot, ton Mills Store, Phono 109. Specially prepared for Examin ing and Treating diseases of Eyo, Far, Throat aud Noso. NOTICE Im herohy given under the provis ions of tho criminal statutes of this State, prohibiting tho entry on the lands of the undorslgned for the pur poso of hunting, or noy other purpose, on or aftor this date. W. II. Martin, T. B. Todd, if. D. Watts, Henry Konnedy, Jno.A.Barksdale, 0. D. Barkedalo, B. W. Ball. H. Y. Simpson. lr 28rd 1899. Evidence prosperity of any town is in big hotne enterprises, home tal "Thome industry. This is what' all our successful business i, and it is "t mo as gospol." advice applies with oqual force Mtinsignmcantbusinoss. Those Jnt thotr thousands, as well as cksmiths, who spend their in ul fruits of their labor with our >ple" are allko entitlod lo the ro of their fellow-citizens 8o, that E. H. CREWS, the will do your work in k prices that will ,com for same quality Htpck used. rec pin I wil tloi1 sor ren Hcvlval.SojJvIceg. 'He oditot* of Thk. Advertiser has vcd the following which will ex Ittel f. ?ak Hm: t will thank you if you havo inserted in your paper ?o concernlog the epeoial revival ces which will be held in Lau .. P.O., undor the auspices of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, from Nov. 17tb, Friday night, to Sun day night, Nov. 26th. ? The meetings will be held In n largo Gospel Tent in the center of the town, or ii' tho weather docs not permit, tho services will bo held iu the Court House. A number of ministers and Christian workers will attend and take part in the services. Amongst these will be Rev. Seth 0. ReeB and Rev. Byron J. Rees, of Providoqco, Rhodo Island, Rev. Rov G. Codding, a missionary to Africa, Rev. J. M. Pike, of Columbia, S ('., Kev. N. J. Holmos, of Green ville, S. C. and othors. Rev. Solh Reep, who will be the prinoipal speaker, is an evangelist of natioual reputation and muoh used of Gcd In his work. Wherever he has la bored God has given v'ctpry. Ho is a man of very tender and bloesed spirit. He is a Quaker and has been connected with the Christian Alliance for'years. His son, Rev. Byron Roes is a mo.-.t gifted young man and already God lias used him much. I am suro the coming ot these men of Ged to Laurens will bo a groat hlosslng, undor God, to many . Let all Christians who desiro to soo our young poople brought to Christ, as well as elder unsavod poople reached,be much in prayer that God will graciously pour out His Spirit upon tho town. Three services will be hold a day andmomes will be provided for all who maw' attend. Remember the dates, No;). 17th lo 20th, 18W0. j Yours In Christ, I S. C. TODD. / Groat Hue of Children's Clothing. /Prices right. Davis, Roper & Co. Sec our lino" oi S& .CSPtB Corsets. Think of getting a porfect fitting, V*Q.H made corset for only 26 cents. The Hub. This is overcoat weathor. Got ono before they all gouo. We have n treat Hue. Davis, Roper & Co. A good astrocan cape for $1.25 at Simmon's Bargain Store. Teachers' Association. Tho Laurons County Teachers' Association will meet in the Graded School Building at Lau rens, Saturdaj , Nov. '1th, nt 10 o'clock A. M. All teachers of the county are expected to attend those moot lugs and be prepared (o participate in tho exercises. Trust ees are also earnestly solicited to attend. It is the purposo of this Association to render the teachers and schools of Laurens county the best that it is possible for them to be and we desiro the presence and co-operation of all interested in such progress. PROGRAM. 1st: Should Latin, Greek and the foreign languages be taught In the Common Schools? Prof. J. D. Culbertson. 2nd: English in the Common Schools? Prof. M. A. Cox and Miss A. C. Spencer. 3rd: Recitation in physiology conducted by W. P. Culbertson. W. P. Culbertson, Jas. A. Madden, Miss Mary L. Pitts, Executive Committee. 1,000 pair of Knee Pants. Prices cheap for cash. Call and see them. Davis, Roper & Co. Big lot boy's suits juBt recoived at Simmon's Bargain Storo. Working Night mid Day Tho busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King's New Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated globule of health, that changes weakness in to strength, listlossnoss into en ergy, brain-fag into montal power. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only 25 cents per box. Sold by The Laurens Drug Co. For Men's Clothing at tho right prices go to Simmon's Bargain Store. Why have tho walls of your house look bare, when jou can get a ptctmo for 5 cents, at Palmotto Drug Co? Red Hot from Hie tf?ii Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman, of Nowark, Mich., in tho civil war. It caused horrible Ulcors that no treatment holpcd for 20 years. Then Buck Ion's Arnica Salvo cured him. Cures cuts, bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns, skin eruptions Best Pile euro on earth. 25 cents a box. Curo guaranteed. Sold by Tho Laurons Drug Co. "Don't got fooled." This is quoted from tho ad of S. M. <fe E. H. Wilkes. See what tho remain der of this sentenco is. They mean what they say. A full lino of Plush and cloth Capos. A fine plush Capo for $1.50. The Huh. New Oyster House. I have arranged for the season a Restaurant at my business place. Will be glad to soe and servo all friends and will ondoavor to pleaso. B. C. CRISP. STA1E OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF LAURENS. Court op Probate. WHEREAS, C. W. Burton has made suit to mo to grant him Letters of Administration of tho Estate ot and offocts of P. 0, Bur ton, decoased. Theso aro thoroforo to cito and admonish all and singular tho kindred and creditors ot tho Baid P. C. Burton, deceased, that they be and appear before mo, in tho Court of Probate, to 'je held at Laurons C. H., 8. C. on tho 11th day of Nov., 1899, after publicatjpn hoi oof, at 11 o'clock in the foronoou, to show oauso, if any they havo, why the said Letters of Administration should uob be granted. Given under my hand, this tho 27th ctoy of October, Anno Dom <iui,.1899. O. G. Thompson, .t. p, u 0. Oot. 81, i&09.? 2t. FACTS PERSONAL AS? BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. Mias Allio Webb lias returned from a visit t, ii lunds in Alken. Mr. C. 0,. Featheratono attended court at Greenville last woek. Mrs. N. B. Davenport, of Cross 1IU1, spent last Tuesday In town. Mr. W. H. Martin left for Baltimore* last Tuesday. Dr. B. E. Martin has gone to Bal timore. Mr. Henry Ho)met*, Of Bpartanburg, spent Sunday in,the city., % Mr. L. R. Meares, of Floronco, is in the olty. Mr. Jeff Connor, of Greenwood, spent la9t week in Laurons. Mayor Rltohey visited Greenville last week. Mr. Brice, a leading member of the Yorkvillo bar, was In the city Friday. Judge R. C. Watts spent several* days in the city last woek. vioevpresident Hobart* is vory ill and thought to bo dying. Mrs. Cox, of Tennessee, is in tho city visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. K. Lucas. Remember the great annual holiday for tho whole Ktato begins noxb Mon day in Columbia. Capt. J, \V. Clarke, of tho Ben Delia, spent last Tuesday in Spartan burg. Mrs. J.* D. Pitts visited her sister, Mrs. Frank Wilson, in Newborry. last week. Mrs. Mary Lites and Mrs. Jano Parks spent n few days at Dr. J. A. Barksdalo's last wcok. Attorneys F? P.,McQowan and N. B. Dial mado business' trip3 to Grcon vlHo last weck. ~ ?. Messrs. Carroll Nance and P. B, Watts, of Cross Hill, were In tho city last week. Miss Lutle Wright, of Lisbon, spent last week at Dr. Lawrence Fuller's, in Brooklyn. Tho Hon. William Munro, a prom inent attorney of Union, was In the city on Friday last, to seo Judge Watts on a professional matter. Mr. M. TV Simpson, of Cross Hill, spent Friday night in the city on his way home from Greenville where ho has been sorving as a juryman at tho Federal Court. Ariana Young, a colored woman and favorite among our colored popula tion, died during last week. Her fun eral and burial attracted a great crowd ahd almost every available horso and vehlole in tho olty wore in tho prooos sion. Mrs. Virginia Miller, whoso coining to Laurens, was mentioned last week, is now Installed in tho McCoy house where she will take boarders. Her house is now open for boarders and those who patronize her will have the best of accommodation. Jim Brockman, colored, wag raided on Saturday night and two gallons and a half of mountain dew obtained to help out tho contraband supply at Columbia. The Mayor settled with Jim at 850.00 or thirty days. The fine was paid in part and a littlo breathing spell allowed to raise the remainder. Mr. James Rogers ha=i been offered by Col. J. H. Wharton, of Waterloo, $100 for a fino Jersey cow.?Ninety Six Cor. Greenwood Index. Rev. Mr. Martin, of Laurons County, has moved to Due West. He comes to educate his children. Mr. Martin is a Baptist minister. We cordially welcomo htm.?Associate Reformed Presbyter ian. About taxes. Thoro is no dodging thorn. It Is not a pleasant business, and it is a good business to got it off your hands. It is a good ldoa to pay when wo have tho money. Tnen thero may be a rush to wards tho last. Again there ?9 a growing reluetanco to extending tho time unless there bo an urgent neces sity and bettor not taist that chance. A-Rare Treat. Tho people of Laurons havo some thing to look forward to with pleasure; for on November the 7th thoro will he a concort given by Miss Sara, Knight asclsic? bjr ^tVs Oaro Adams aim Mr. John Hicks Miss Knight is an artist of rare ability, possessing a woll train ed voice. What should Interest us most Is that sho belongs to 1.aureus, Mies Adams we all know and it Is use* less to make any comments for we know sho will perform hor part to perfection. Mr. Jobft Hicks we know to be ono of tho sweetest Baritone singers over heard in Laurens. .-...>>> "Tho Norwood Rovlow and Crystal I'alace Roporter" has tho following to say of Mi88 Knight; Miss Sara Knight, crhducted by Mr. August Manus and aicompanled by tho Crystal Pa'aco Orchestra, sang with much confidence? and good dra matic action, hor weR -trained voioo boing heard with otsd and. pleasure throughout tho largo rjom, June 17th 1809. Tickets for tho Conceit will boon sale at Davip, Roper & t-o's Store and Keoplc out of town should wrlto to the lanager of the Opera Honsc and se cure their seats In advance. Admission, gallery, 25 cents, general admission, 85 conts, reserved scats. 50 conts. M. Be sure to 8co our lino of Golf Capes A garment that is pretty, stylish, cheap. , j The Hub. ~-?-? FAMILY HORSE For sale?Trusty for family, 8 years old. Apply to J. Wade Anderson. Don't lot your wheat go toi^mut; but use Blue Stone from Palmetto Drug Co. Miss Myrtle Yeargln, of Lau? rena, Is now In charge of; Union, school, near Zievel LantfA- Miss Ysargln Is an experienced teacher and will do honest, faithful work. Tho sohool opened on the 10th ull., with more than thirty pupils.? Honea Path Chronicle. . The Ooonee Hoiae ?wa,pi>ors convention will be held at Wal halla on the 7th,8th and 0th of No vember. It befog court week, a largo crowd Is expected to a^iond. PIckons Hentfool. - .. ?..~ ?; The Laurons County Fftl-niovs Auxllary Club will moot vl\ the Court, House on ?alosday?u No vember, : / J ?[ Wy. P. ifAHltlM, Prosidont. Some Seasonable Items. ONIONJSETS. Culturo.?Plant the sets four iuehos apart in rows about half an-ineh deop and one foot between tho rows, but do not cover the sots entirely. All varioties oan be set out in the fall as well as tho Spring. Fall planting of onions are succeeding very well in tho South, and should bo moro gene rally practiced. Wo strongly advise our custo mers to givo more attontion to tho planting of onions, as tlioy are proving a very profitable and sat isfactory crop both for sale in our homo markets and for shipping Onions must be planted on clean, rich soil for host resuLtsv Silvor Skin.?Excellent varioty for family uso. Skin and llesh pure white; mild flavor and globe shape.- Tho best whito onion to grow la'rg&iy for s;jts. Choicest Easton-growlf sota 15 cents per quart. Western grown 10 cents per quart. Quantity pr?fcS-cm ftrp' plication. Yellow Globe Danvera.*--Stand ard variety globe-shaped, largo in size. Ono of tho principal main crop sorts. Keeps well, and is a most desirable or table onion. Prico samo as the white. Whito Multiplier Sets?10 conts per quart. Will be higher in( Spring. This is hardy?-gbo'd keeper and very prolific. Blue Stone, for wheat growers, 10 oqnts por pound, three pounds f?r a quarter. Thoro is grown annually in tho Unitod States about1550 million bushels of wheat from 40 million acres. Tho Wostern na tions of Europe requiro more than they can produco and are our best customers, taking 150 million bushels. Wo pay closo attontion to our seod business and aro mak ing a reputation for selling "SEED THAT GROW.'' The Laurens Drug Co. Todd Block. Laurens, S. C, Oct. 10, '09. CENSUS. Office Supervisor Census, Fourth District South Carolina. To The Laurens Advertiser: At tho request of tho Directors of Census, I hope you will print in ovory issue of your paper, if possible, from now until June 1st, 1900; information and suggestions concerning tho 12th caiisiis,-sr.hi?\h all desire should bo as perfect as possible. This request is mado realizing that none receivo groat or benefits than Editors from re liable statistics, neither enn this work bo dono satisfactorily with out their peculiar and valuablo help which can bo'furnishod from no othor source Tho idea is to havo the attention of tho people so continuously called to the va rious inquiries which tho schedule will contain, that they may be fully proparcd to answer them on tho arrive! of tho census enumera tors and agents next Juno. I am also authorized by tho Di rector to assuro the Editors who dosiro special consus matter for use in their papers to request it from his office at Washington, and it will be choorfully supplied. It is also his desire that copies of your paper containing artioles on the census, original orj'otherwiso, be forwarded to his oflico. Your'at tention will bo appreciated. Very respectfully, George W. Shell, Supervisor 4th Diet. An Authoritative Ktlquotto Work. The publication of what has been planned to bo tho most com ploto and up-to-dato authority on otiquotto bog ins in tho November Ladies' Homo Journal in a sories of articlos oallod "Good Form for All Occasions. The sories will run in tho magazine for a year. Tho authorship bolongs to Mrs. Burton Kingsland, which is really the nom do plume for ono of the most prominent- women in New York sopiety. j." . . . .- ?? - - -1 ?' On our 10 cents oonnter you will find a great many articles that sell for 20. cents, Our prioe 10 cents--chlna plates, china bowls, candle stioks, match safes, hair Ein boxes, ring trees, tooth piok oldors,booquo holders, with many others. ? -. Bargains, Bargains, in Styles and kinds. All who expect to wear Shoes this winter will save money and get right styles by going to tu I D u a a a 9 ?~ >: Q Q ja Q Splendid Solcction of ra ^GO-CARTS I from $7,60? $15.001 BtBBBODDDIiIMM on * 10.00 Purchases. Fooled Into buying cheap made Furuiiuro. How to buy and where t<> buy tho cheapest uro points that, overyono should settle upon. The myriads of bargains that can bo found hi this big store at all times can't bo specified?it would (ill a newspaper. Suffice to say t hat if you want Furniture of true worth you'll invariably find it hero,and always with tho Bat&fied knowledge that it's a little lower in price than anywhere else. W'c never sacrifice quality for tho sake of cheapness, und m> matter how low the nrico may seem, you can always dopend upon the quality being \.L. cp tho top notch. Wo want you to think of this place, as the Satisfactory Furniture Store, j Come in and look at our now Fall Line of Grand Rapids goods. You don't havo to buy. We're always glad to show you through', eu<l remember no house in South Carolina undersell \is. Laurons, S. C. Why I insured in The New York Life It is the Oldest Intornationnl Lifo Insurance Company m the world, and is supervised by eighty-two Governments. It is tho strongest lifo company in the world. -?mm-? Ashfcis (Jauiiftij i, 18??,).!$2I5,.M1,NII surplus,.$37,870,179 --mm-?? \ JJlIs a jwroly mutual Company. There^flfuo stockholders. All its assotsys*W4>dl^ exclusively to policy-hold-' ers, who incur no [un-Tw^ -Uftmlity. It has an honorablo record Vjp1 fty-four years, during all of which timo it has stead'ily i?'-reasod in strongth and prosperity. Its policies are incontestnhr|froni dato of issuo. Its policios as now issued a in no restriction as to residence, travel or occupation, as to lia\>its of lifo, or as to manner, time or placo of death. rho solo condition is that>il' rVremiums aro paid tho Company will certainly pay tho policy\immediately in tho event it becomes a olaim by donth, eithorvu one sum or a limited number of in stalments at option or insured, and thus leavo a widow or an estato a legacy and not a law-suit. Its policios cannot bo forfeited after being one yoar in force, the in sured receiving extended insurance, or after two years, either oxtonded insurance or a paid-up policy. Its policies will bo re-instated at lauy time during tho tivo years fol lowing tho non-payment ol any premium, if evidence of in surability is satisfactory t>>' the Company and non-forfeiture provisions havo beoomo operative. It givoa a grace of ono month in thd payment of premiums. You can borrow monoy from tjie Company any timo on domand at ft per cent per annum, after your policy has been two years in force. \ You do not have to die to win. If ycta live 10, 15, 20, 25 or 80 years you can sottlo your policy in any way that best suits your cir cumstances at tho time?tor Cu?h, paid-up insurance annuity, or other options. If you live to the ond of tho torm you will have made a substantial provision for yourself in old ago, and if you die before the end of tho term you will have made a substantial provision for your family or your estato. It is tho most valuable estato you will leavo behind you, more 0citain in its results than lands, houses, Blochs or bonds, as its value does not riso and fall with the market. Tho Now York Lifo Insurance Company is tho only company in which you can got ALL of thoso benefits. You want tho vory best?Che most privileges and tho fewest restric tions, whother small or great---and tho Now-York Life's Ac cumulation Policy furnishes it. Wo insure womon also. Address, (*E0. C. HODGES, Agent, Greenwood ,S. 0. itlery, (inns, I Oils, Harness and Sa We call special-'aitto.ntyiun to our B] Stdx SOT in town. Ooino and boo us yo ore in every respect! iVVhen you v Loaded buy them from us. We have a lin? to close out ?elou) Co mo in a rush to got them, they will friends und customers to get some of these a nice line of GROCERIES. Best Prices Paid for Hi Get your Window Glflflfr*al tho timo you uee^^j^-^*?u JfpUr* Wh'eii you want your old Harness "Old Joe" at his old stand, up stairs. MOSE LEV & K?1 Lourens, S. C, Oct. 18,1800. West corner, Pul J. II. SULLIVAN, President. It. A. SULL (QORPORATI03ST,) WE purpose; to sell the best quality of Goods, at LOWEST LIVING PRICES. WE handle, in things to wear: . Boots and Shoes, Dry Goods and Notions, Hats and >J Caps, Clothing. Agent* for coats' spool cotton. in things to eat: Staple and Fancy Groceries, all kinds, pure in qual ity and Honest in Value; Cigars and Tobaccos* WE cordially invite tho public, town and county, to visit our store, promising everybody fair and courteous treatment. Tun Pi.ace?ToDD BUILDING?formerly Todd A Hull's stand. JUST A WORD WITH YOU! we have just recoivnd our new Fall lino of Dry Goods, NOTIONS ft MIL