Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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IN ME3 OKI AM. WllBRBAB, it has deased an allwiso Providonce to rjtncrd from his field of nsefulneSP, :i worthy 15r ther < f ? ur no ble OrdeY?Bro. J . t 8IMT80N ; and, WuBRBAS, wo recognize in our depar ted Brother a mar. endowed with sterl ing and noblo qualities, who ever up ho'?l the high oharaaer and dignity of our Order. Therefore ho it? Resolved, That In the death of our wor thy Brother( the State bus lost a good cltl zcn,our Ordor a true ;ui<i worthy knusht, and his family and friends agreat and Ir reparable loss. De it further Resolved, That a copy of these Resolu tions ho sent to the family of our deceased Brother, with the earnest fxpresslon of condolence from the i/i<lgo.nuti the county papers bo requested to publish those pro ceeding in their respective issues. 0. w. TUNE, T. N. BARKSDALE, R. L. MIL AM, Committee. Dec. 14, IS'.iO. KJ^T" For BALE! A now twenty horse power engine and new DeLoaon grist mill on easy terms at Harris Springs. Also a lot of shafting and pulleys. j. T. Harris, (Jot her, have you? Well, what are you going to do? Don't you think keeping house is tho best for you? Only married a fow weeks. Well start out for your self; start now,?-the first of the your. Wo can furnish your houso from ''kitchen to parlor." S. M. & E. H Wilkes ^ Co. A Fright nil Blunder Will often causo a horrible Burn, Scald, Out or Bruise. Buok h n's Arnica Salvo, the best in tho w 1, will kill the pain and pro ;>?;y heal it.Cures Old Sores, Fever Soros. Ulcors, Boils, Corns, Felons, all Skin Eruptions. Host Pile cure on earth. Only 2F> cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by the Laurons Drug Co. Messrs. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co., Laurens, S. C: Sirs: The cooking stove I bought of you some time ago,I will say that it cooks perfect ly and has given mo entire satisfaction. Yours truly, Mrs. T. P. Joans, Bryson's Post ollice. To soil furniture for less than our prices they will have to bo stolon and then you don't want them. Save shoo loather and come to us. Prices are right. H. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. That Throbbing Headache Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King's New Life Pil's. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.They make pure blood and strong norv?s and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 2$ cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by the Laurens Drug Co. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. In the Probate Court. WHEREAS, W. W. Simpson has made suit to mo to grant him Letters of Administration of tho Estate of and effects of .). P. Simpson, deceased. These arc therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said J. P. Simpson, dee'd, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Laurens C. IL, S. C, on the 18th day of Jan uary, 1900, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Letteis of Administration should not bo granted. Given under my hand, this the 28th, day of December, Anno Domini, 1899. ?. G. Thompson. j. p. l. c. THE LAURENS BAR. W. H. KNIGHT U P. ROPER. KNIGHT & ROPER) Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. Will practice In all the Courts of the State. Prompt attention to all busi ness entrusted to them. Ofllce, Laurens, C. H., McCord's new building. March 14, 1 ??tl. ROBERT A. COOPER, Attorney at Law, OFFICE?Up stairs over H. Terry's Sto 5. Prompt attention given to all business. Laurens, S, C, Oct. 24, '?9?tf. ii. y. simpson. c. d. harksoalk. SIMPSON & BARKSDALB, Attorneys at Law, LAURENS, S. C. Special attention given to the investi gation of titles and collection of claimB. II. W. ball, la, W. SIMKINH. W.W. ball BALL, SIM KINS & BALL, Attorneys at Law, Laukkns, South Carolina. Wo practice In all stato and United Statos Courts. Hpocial attontlon given ?ollectionp. Surveying. Office of tho undersigned in Lit tle building, next door to J. IL fiullivttn, up stairs. Survoying and business requiring a notary promptly attended to. John M. Hudoknh, April 11, 1809. DR. W. H. BALL DENTIST, Office over Mosoly & Roland's Hardwaro Store. Office days? Monday and Tuesdays. New Oyster House. I havo arranged for the season u Restaurant at my business place. Will bo glad to see and servo all frionds and will endeavor to please. B. C. ORISI*. A Chance for a Home. If you wUh to buy on VERY EASY TERMS a desirable Home In this city, .apply to 11 W. W. BALL. P, S.?Wlll root if preferred. a Na?i Accident* la u hunt on Tuesday hist, young Mr. Casper Fuller was shot by tho ac cidental discharge of a gun in the hands of Mr. i\ Butler Richardson,tho charge taking effect in the leg. Young Puller died during tho night. Mr. Richardson had the gun rovers'd un der his arm und was disentangling himself from briers, when tho gun was discharged. A Jury of inquest relieves Mr. Richardson Ol all blame. Young Fuller wus much iked, but no one so regrets the accident as Mr. Richardson himself. "Laurens County News." The Messrs. Parrott have removed the plant of tin- "Clinton Nows" to this city, where it will bo published and Issued as the "I.aurens County News." We extend to our contem poraries a cordial welcome and bo speak for them abundant success. 10001 The la3t of the 10th century ? the time for opening new books and marking new years business. You need a new Ledger, Day Book, Jour nal and Cash Hook. Fxamino our stock and got our prlci s. Palmetto Drug Co , New Drug and Hook Store. Card of Thanks. Wu wish to extend thanks to our friends for their liberal patronage dur ing the past, and hope to merit a con tinuance of same during tho coming year. During this year we arc going to Constantly follow the same good meth ods which wc have always been well known for, and we will he better pre pared than over to offer to the people of Laurens County the best goods at the lowest market price. Wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year. Wc remain yours truly, J. E. Minter & Bro. Left over from Christmas. - -1 sack walnuts at 10 (routs per I omul; 1 sack almonds at I5 cents per pound. Just received 850barrels of Hour at rock bottom prices. Laurens Mercantile Co. Big lamps business wo have been having. Larger far larger than anything we have ever had. But it has left its mark?odds and ends. Sell them and sell I hem quick and how do wo do that? Cut the price ^ in two. Swinging lamps sold for $6.00. now $8.00; $7.00, now $3.50. Don't delay; won't last long. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. In Memory of Miss Bet tie Madden. We, the members of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church and Sun day School desire to express our appreciation of one who was so faithful to our church and Sunday School, and while we reverently bow in humble submission to the Divine Will, wo deeply feel our loss, both of a member and faith ful organist. Therefore be it Resolved 1: That in her death we have lost one of our devoted members. 2: That we desire to express our sorrow and loss sustained in her death. 8: That we express our grateful appreciation of God's goodness in that wo sorrow not as those who have no hope believing that sho sings now with tho redeemed in heaven. 4: That wo extend to tho be reaved family our heartfelt sym pathy. 5. That a page in our recoid book be dedicated to her memory and that a copy of these resolu tions bo sent to tin; family. Mrs. Florence McDaniel, Mrs. Josie Jones, Miss May Piuson, Miss Delia MePherson, Committee. Sideboards are going very fast. Every day some go out, but don't got tho impression, that we haven't a good---yes, a large va rioty of stylos still on our floors for your inspection . Our stock is simply immense, ranging in price from $9.00 to JSSO.00. S. M. & E. 11. Wilkes & Co. NOTICE. The regular annual meeting of Share holders, for the election of directors of "The National Bank of Laurens S. C," will be held at the banking house on the second Tuesday, (0th) in January. 1900, according to the articles of association of said Dank. JNO. A. BARKSDALE. President. O B. Simmons, W. E. Nash, President. Vice President. J, J. Pluss, Cashier. Statement of The Bank of Laurens, Laurens, S. C, at the Close of Business December 80, 180?, uksourcios. Loans and Discounts, $87,584.0 Hanking house and Furniture, 3.(?82.72 Cash on hand and due from Hanks, 21,570.03 Overdrafts, 484.01 Expenses and Taxes paid, 3,509.07 Total, $11(5,872.(10 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock, 50,000.00 Due Banks, 4.41 Due Depositors, . 68,613.68 Undivided Profits, 13,210.51 Dividends Unpaid, 44.00 Total, $110,872.00 STATE op SOUTH CAROLINA, County ok laurens. r, J. J. IMuss, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that tho abovo statement is true to tho boat of my knowledge and bolief. J. J. Pr.uss, Cashier. Sworn to before me this the 30th day of December, 18U9. John P, Bolt, c, Oi 0. r. & a. s. Attost: O . H. Simmons, ) .1. II.Sullivan, \ Directors. W. R. Richoy, ) N?TIGE The attention of Executors, Admin istrators and Guardians is called to tho fact that tho timo for making annual returns begins on tho first of January. In tho absence of these returns it is lmpos?lblo for parties In lntorest to ascertain the status of ostatos In this otllce. The law in regard to those re turns will bo enforced. O. O. Thompson, j. p. Tj. 0, Dec. 18, 1899.-4t. FACTS PERSONAL AND BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. It is now Knight & Koper. Observe thoit card. Col. Darlington, of Alh ndule, was tho guest of Dr. W. C. [rby last week. Mr. Will Meng visited Spartanburg last week. Mr. M. L. Copeland, of Clinton,spent Sunday with friends in the city. Dr. and Mrs. 11. K. Aiken spent Sun day with relatives at Coronaca. Miss Nellie Ca vis, of Spartanburg, is visiting Miss Pauline Anderson. Mr. T. <;. Watts, of Atlanta, is in the city. Mr. W. P, Garrett spent the holidays with relatives at Barksdale'. Dr. Alex MeCarlov, of Kasley, spent the holidays with relatives in the city. Miss l?mmle Meng is visiting friends at Greenwood. Mr. W. E. Lucas visited Walhalla last week. Mr. Claud Babb, of Spartanburg,was in tho city for Christmas. Mr. K. V. Irby. of Knoree, spent the holidays in the city. Mr. W. ?. Wright and bride, of Fel /.or. spent Christmas with relatives at Laurens and Lisbon. Mrs. Lcland G. Frierson, of Spar* tanburg, is visiting Oapt. and Mrs. J. It. Nolan. Mrs. John B. Henneman, Of Tennes see, was the guest of Mrs. B, M. Mat thews in the early part of the week. Mrs. O. B. Mayer and children of N'ewberry, are in the city, visiting Mr. and Mrs. \V* W. Jones. Mrs. W- Ot Irby and Mis urn Irby went to Clinton last week to at tend the Vance-A jI bright wedding. Dr, G. C Albright and bride have arrived In the city and are at Mrs. C. M. Clarke's, on Main stieet. Tho F. S. iloyster Guano Co., (if Norfolk, Va., sends us its almanac for 1WX). The old year appropriately went out in icicles, the last three days the thor moneterbeing in its teens. In an altercation in this city Tues day after Christmas, Jim Adatr, was shot by his wife and seriously wounded. A charter has been issued to the Laurens Laundry, capital $2,000, It. IL K. Aiken, President, H. K. Hud gens, Secretary. Treasurer Babb reports tlie average collection of taxes. The last day fall ing on Sunday the Treasurer kindly received all taxes tendered oil yester terday. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Wilkes gave an "Apron Party" last Wednesday eve nlng which was greatly enjoyed by the young people and proved the most delightful social event of the holidays Miss Hertie Jackson returned to her home in West Virginia last Wednes day, after looking after the millinery department of Mr. O. B. Simmons' store during the fall months. Mr. J. W. Ferguson, Jr., left for Walhalla last week to accept a position with the Walhalla cotton mill. Mr. Ferguson is a young man of ability and is a valuable accession to the manage ment of tho mill. Supt. N. F. Walker, of the Slate In stitute for the blind and deaf, one of the most prominent and popular gen tlemen in the state and a former citi zen of Laurens, was in the city yester day. Monday night at 15 to 12 the bells of the city were solemnly tolled and as the noon minute was touched the bells took up a lively t^ucli and the new year was fairly greeted for a half hour or so. Of course Lord Tennyson's "King out the old, King in the new," was the poetic inspiration. It will be recalled that a Mr. Brooks was killed by a freight train at Cross Hill two weeks ano and the inquest ex onerated the railroad. The inquest was re-opened on Thursday last and (as we learn) the railroad is he'd responsible for failing to give the lawful signals. The Magistrate has not as yot re turned the inquest proceedings. The concert given by tho Wednes day Afternoon Club came off on Sat urday evening and was a great suc cess, Miss Leila Thompson, one of tho most accomplished members of the Converse College musical faculty and Mr. John Hicks, of Laurens, rendering a delightful programme. Miss Thomp son gave a number of instrumental se lections and recited in inimitable and charming fashion sketches from Mark Twain and Kichard Harding Davis.? Mr. Hick's beautiful baritone was never heard to greater advantage and his selections were unusually heauti lul. A large audience was present in spite of the freezing weather and in all respects the concert was an entire success. Attention is called to the advertise ment of the Virginia, Carolina Chem ical Company in another column. This company is the largest of the South ern companies dealing in fertilizers. It is a stock company and all of its stock has been bought and paid for in cash. The company denies and resents the imputation that it is in any sense a trust, as has been charged, and pre sents facts and figures strongly forti fying Itselaim. The company presents figures to show that since it was or ganized thero has been a large reduc tion In the prices of fertilizers and de clares that while all commodities, in cluding cotton, havo risen in price from fifteen to a hundred per cent, the prices of fertilizers have risen in no such proportion. It Is cortaln that this company has not purchased all of tho fertilizer companies and Hint it is a stock corporation organized on tho same lines as other fertilizer compa nies. It is owned and controlled en tirely by Southern men and Southern capital and guarantees to use tho improved method and make the best possible classes of goods. Taxes Extended. Tho Governor and Comptroller havo oxtonded tho time for payment of taxes until the 1st of Fobruary. Now Is your time to take Tin*. ADVERTISER. Halesday. The attendance was largo consider ing that tho morning was cold as pro verbial charity. Tho crowd was in good cheer and started tho new year with plucky souls. Thero was littlo property sold by ofllcials, tho sales no test of the tlmep. Death of a Veteran. Mr. Aaron Wells died at his homo near Cross Hill, on Friday last, afUr a protracted illneas. IIo was a gallant soldier of the lost cause, having served In tho 7th S. C. Cavalry, Gary's Hri gado. Ho was a man or extraordinary onorgy, of kind anddiospitable disposi tion and will he much lamontcd. He was past threo scoro and ten and leaves a widow and children, who have, the sympathy of the entire community in thoir bereavement. HONOR ROLL Of Laurens Graded Schools for tho month of December 1809! First Grade?Nannio Burns, Maria Gray, Shirley Hlx, Mamie Sexton, Marguerite Tolbert, Blanche Walker, Imogene Wilkes, Kdgar Burgess, Hil ary Harksdulc, Frank Martin, Oslo Sitgreavos, John Watts. Second Grade?Julia Connor, Pearle Clardy, Mamie Crews, Elizabeth Simp* son, Sadie Smith, Fred Campbell, Ken nerly Todd, Austin Whitten, Jack Me Cravy Third Grade?Sarah Babb, Helen Crisp, l.ois Eltes, Laurens Barksdale, Hoy Gray, Ben Sullivan, Marion Wilkes. Fourth Grade Lillian Peterson, Ethel Simmons, Louise Simpson, Fan nlo May Wright, Samuel Fleming, Gus Hart. Fifth tirade -- Lily Miller, Mamie Whitten, Susie Whitten, Finest East er by, Charles Simpson. Sixth Grade -olio Adams, Lorce Boyd, Blanche Elliott, Zelone Gray, Beta Meredith, Ethel Sullivan, Josie Sullivan, FUie Walker, Hosa Wright, Frank Crisp, Kdward Hart, Copie Henderson, Grover Peterson, Stobo Young. Seventh Grade Lint Jones, Loulee Martin. Bessie Shell,Annie Sltgreaves, Leva Wadswort h, Clarence Hramlett, Chnrlie Kern, Vance Ta'or. Eighth Grade ? Agnes Adams, Mary Helle Habb, Vaugiian Gritton, Jesse Hlx, May Little, I en . MoDariel, Jean nit; Sullivan, Willie Kichey, Lewis Simkins. Ninth tirade ?Laura Harksdale, Nel lie Holt, Maggie ('lardy, Kate Michel le rger, Wllho Jones, Maggie Pinltb, renth Grade?Willie Harris. Emory Machen. J. H. Wat kins, Supt. Blood Cure Seal Free. By addressing Blood Balm Co. 885 Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Ca., any of our readers may obtain a sample Lottie of their famous B. B. B.?Bot inic Blood Balm, the greatest,graudost,best and strong est Blood Remedy known. Cures when nil else fails, pimples, ul cers, scrofula, eczema, boils, blood poison, eating sores, distressing skin eruptions, cancer, catarrh, rheumatism. Free medical od vico included, when description of your trouble is given. This gen erous oiler is worth while accept ing.Sample bottle sent all charges prepaid. Large bottle, (contain ing nearly a quart of medicine) for sah; by all druggists at $1 00 per bottle.' Try B. B. B. Food For Thought. There are some figures and facts that are always interesting. Royal Bilking Powder is shown by tho 1'. S. Government tests to yield 100.(5 cubic inches of leaven ing gas per ounce, a much greater strength than was found in any ot her powder. The alum powders wen; shown to yield about 00 cubic inches. It is economy to uso the Royal, even though t he alum pow ders should cost but half as much? Again, Royal is a pure cream of tartar baking powder, recom mended by health oflicors and physicians because tho food raised by it is roudered more digestible and healthful. Alum baking powders are con demned by physicians and boards of health as unwholesome. Their continued use will ovontually cause serious digestive troubles. Therefore there is both health ' and economy in the uso of tho Royal. Is it not imperative, the actual wholesomeness of tho food being at stake, that yoti should stubbornly reject tho in jurious and employ tho healthful agent? "Ho plays well that wins."? Hood's Sarsaparilla wins tho vic tory over disease because it pos sesses genuine curative power. "Self Preservation Is the first law of Nature." For this reason every Due who is ill desires to bocomo well. Those who have impure or impoverished blood turn to Hood's Sarsaparilla, because they know it will enrich and purify their blood and give them good health. To take this medicine on tho first appoaranco of impure blood is an important slop toward self preservation. Hood's Pills cures sick head* acho, indigestion. Make Both Ends Meet and Lap once is what you can do at our storo. If our prios aro small it is not because qualities have boon slighted. It is simply because* we sell lots moroby soiling cheaper. For? _(}() TO? W. A. JOHNSON, Laurens, S. C. Br. Kolfc E. Hughes, DflVccS?Todd Building, Phone. 76; and ? 'ton Mills Store, Phono 109. [Specially proparod for Examin ing and Troating diseases of Eyo, Bar, Throat and Nose. Fitted With a Shoe v ? ..? ?> FROM our stock of Footwear the pedal extremities of man, woman and child, will work or rest in comfort. Here is foot ease for u '. Kviry pair of Sli oa Is correct in stylo and perfect in finish; all are made of excollent material; narrow and wide lasts, and every length in Block. Prices AHE IS PLKASlNd a- tin goods. Keigler 8, in ladies and children's, ami li.iy State's in men's and boys', are our hobbies. In Dress Goods, Millinery Goods. Newest and liest, and to be bad at Prices t<> suit all. Yours, respretful'v, o. 1900 arance We have resolved to clear the decks, and when we determiiie to do a thing we enter into it heart and soul. We want to clear every heavy weight garment out of our store in the next 30 Days. During this sale no goods will he charged to anybody, so do not ask for credit, or to take goods out to look at. Pay for what you get and we will return tho money if they do not suit. We inaugurate this sale for two reasons: It gives us time to balance our books for 1899 and get our breath before launching out in tIk4 year 1900. With the ringing of chimes we bid good bye to 1899, and extend to the new year a hearty welcome. This store is very grateful for the generous patronage it has enjoyed, and we trust thai we have earned your confidence by deserving it. So good bye 1899. You gave us many new friends,and made us more solid with the old ones. You proved again that such merit as lies in our business methods is bound 10 win. We part with you gratefully but expectantly, for we are sure 1900 will do more for us than you have done. _ _ DAVIS ROPER & 00 2. Sh 0 Sunny South Stove It has brought Sunshine to many a home. Wo havo sold this famous private brand Stove of ours for over 10 years. And in that time wo have sold several hundred of thorn. Naturally you ask: Arc they pleasing thoso who bought them? With truthfulness wo can say over Sunny South Stovo is giving perfect satisfaction. Our guarantee is "It Cooks to please you or your money given back." That ought to satisfy the most sceptical stovo buyer. Then again you'll want to know another very important thing. Namely?the price. Again wo can truthfully say: That, thore is not a stove sold in upper Carolina, as largo and as good, with as LOW PRICK as these. It delights us to show you how well constructed they aro, and the stovo back dosen't burn out for I5 years?that's a part of our guarantee, also. Wo havo thorn in all sizes. [Freight Paid! on *10.00 Purchases. It has tho following mo-lorn improvements: Out long center with support, Boston Kim Oovors, Kieker, Nickle knobs, and is well mounted, Swinging Hearth, Removable cast ash pan, Aluminum lined ovon doors, If) years guaranteed tiro back, Top made in two pieces, no danger of warping or cracking, soporato (ire grate, large lluos mid ?.winning Hue tlooi Stationary shelf on out si.n- of ovon, and shelf (interchaugablo) for back or sid<>, smooth castings ami much heavier the samo sizo of sl< v< s sohl bv 1 top nice than Im. Standard Bottles Automatic Ink Stand that * II not spill v-ticn uf?l Absolutely non evaporating. Im Mom Importani Invention in unbiiNt tvtR AccoMPUstica - All sizes and styles lor sale by - The Laurens Drug Co. J, II. SIM,IVAN, President? (OORPORATION.) A BIG LOT of Shoes from 150 to 85 conts. Those Goods are raro Bargains. Wo hnndlo the Olios. Hisor's, hand-made, in all styles of iocs for men. The Cincinnati Custom, mado in all shapes for Ladies?this Shoo is a beauty? Soo our line of TRUNKS all sizes and pricos. Boys' Suits from $1.00 to $4.00; Ladios Capos from $1.00 to $5.00 Just received another shipmeut of Dove Hams?try them you will use no other brand. Buckwheat, Maple Syrup, Uaisins, Citrons, Currents, Prunos, Ktc, Now is tho time to make your Fruit Cako. LAURENS MERCANTILE CO Tuio Pi.aok?Tonn BUILDING?formerly Todd & Hull's stand. B. A. SLLLIVAN, Manager. Buying Shoes ~~ is quite a Borious matter if you havou'i money t<> hum. It pays to 1)0 caroful?i" look about ami lind llio I>? .si, placo??von in buying Shoes. Some one denlor must have better slnics than the others?must haw bettor prices. He's the one you want. book around until you And him. It. won't do any harm to start hero. V*0ry respect fill I v, J. lylif?tef & ?ro. Laurens, S. C, Dec. (>, 1MH)._ _ Glenn Springs Hotel, GLENN SPRINGS, S. C. Qtuutlt oS SaMi^M ^kxKw^ iizzvw,, LEADS ALL OTHERS. There is but one Glenn Springs, and it h is no oqual on tli" Continent for tlio St ?mach, Li'er, Kidneys, Bowels and Blood . Hotel Open June 1st to Get 1st. 0tf Cuisine and Sorvioe Excellent. 2*&? Kr?at?st Resort in tfte Soatfi, g?T' For Board apply to SIMPSON <fc SIMPSON, Glenn Spring South Carolina. Water $1.75 per case, bottles to bo returnod, Water for sale by The Lauren? Drug Co., Kennedy Brot?., Dr. B. iE. Posoy, Laurons, S. C.