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A correspondent of the News and Courier in speaking of the proceed ings of tho Southern Baptist Conven* tion in session at Bot Springs, says: "The Rev. .1. D. Pitts, of Laurons, is chairman of an important convention committee." Rev. W.A. M. Plaxco passed through tho city Monday on his way to hi homo i" Clinton. He had been to liOwor Long Cain assisting Rov. it. F. Ilradloy at communion sorvieo.?? Abbovlllo Medium. A (.nod Shot. \ mad dog went to the home of Mr. J. H. Thomas On Saturday morning last and hit two of Mr. Thomas's dogs - one a very Hue bird dog. Miss Mattie Thomas, who had witnessed the attack upon the yard pets, secured her broth er's 83-ealiber Komington rille and killed the maddog at a distance of 7.0 yards. The animal was malting his re treat at full speeil when -hoi. Union Progress. Beautiful polka dots P. K.'s at 121. <). B. Simmons. Iii?; line of Children's -Uppers to dose on t. O. B. Simmons. Again we wish to call your attention to our mammoth lo cents counter. Call In aral see it. S. M. v\ B. H. Wllkos & Co. Warm weather is next to US now. It is time to got next to our summer un der wear. Half a man's comfort in Hllinilior lies in the shirt ho weirs. We have negli gee that are cool, neat and stylish. Davis, K?per ?S < o. Kxllibitioil of Ora High School. The closing exorcises of the Ora school took place Friday night, Ith, For some time Miss Scott, tho prin cipal, bus boon devoting time to this feature of tho school, although it was not definitely known when the school would close. This delightful oc casion took place In Thompson Hall,on account of the seating capacity and other conveniences. It would have been a pleasure to any one just to have seen the beautiful and artistically arranged stage with its profusion of Mowers and beautiful trim mings, even if not anticipating the treat in store. After we had feasted our eyes on such splendor of fastidious llowery decora tion and had given some provision to the ease and convenience of the large and anticipating audiences, Mr. Blakely, in a very courteous address, announced that the time had arrived for the exorcises to begin. It would be futile for mo to attempt an elaborate description of the taste fully arranged program. Only I hose present are able to conceive the design. Silfllec it to say that although all tastes may have bad representatives there, none went away with a disconsolate mind. Enough would it have been just to notice the expressions on the faci a of tin whole audience. When the ludicrous w.i.- being acted it never went without a responsive approbation,\\ hen tin," stern realization of lifo was being vividly presented, all were eagerly at tentive and the touching addresses of two or more plays bordering the clos ing scenes of life never failed to bring even tho mo-t Inconsiderate to solemn reIIcot ions. AH the way through the emotions of the audience wero completely at the mercy of the amateur comedians, Wit, puns, humor and sarcasm kept the laughter going. Not too much of any style to be monotonous,and yet enough to be highly gratifying, enough to comprehend and entertain all tastes and not too much to any one. All were tastefully dressed in gorgeous attire. The universal criticism was, "It could not have boon bettor. Mrs. S. ! . Itlakeiy added greatly to the pleasure ol tho audience, by her beautiful sluging and orphic music. Mi-- Scott has just, completed her first term as principal of the Ora school and while here has certainly won the respect and conlidence of all who know her. It is the unanimous de sire of the pupils and patrons that she Will be their teacher for next term. The trustees will make an effort to that elTcct too. and then we hear of two (young men) who, too, aro making ofTortS to induce her to become con tented here. The writer joins the com? inanity in their efforts and wishes that she may long be principal of the Ora Academy. Miss Scott is a native of Florida but expects to remain at Ora until the opening of The Winthrop Teachers' institute, which she intends to attend and from there she expects to re irn home. May she have many pleasant occasions equal to last Friday night. .1. Y. H. What do you Think of tho War Ques tion .' To decide one has to weigh both sides of the question and sec if the strong is not imposing upon the weak, or the weak force the difficulty upon themselves. Such is the case with the potato bug. If in time of peace, you have failed to prepare for the war, come and got your Paris Green. Also, while amusing yourself with Paris Green don't forget the little house 11 y and get your Insect Powder. Palmetto Drug Co. For Sale.? A lot of machinery, and house anil lot for sale at Gray Court. Price ami terms easy. \V. H. PVTMAN, Gray Court, S. C. Sec the latest in neck wear?largo English squares just received at Davis, Roper Ss Go. Where quality and low prieos count we get the trade. Davis, Roper A: Co. OBITUARY. It Mrs. Nannie J. Comp ton, the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Workman was born in I.aureus county S. C, August L'2nd 1866 and died after a brief illness U Petersburg, Va , April 17th, 1000. In fcrly life I he joined the Rooky Springs Presbyterian church. .she married hlr. Hobt. W. Compton Nov. 7, lNs<) and to them God gave four children, bne of which he has already taken to bo with him. She was buried at Old fields, to which she and her husband had moved their membership. He cause she was always patient and cheerful arid uncomplaining no one, ;really know how much sho suffered in her sickness. I She was a consistent member of the ttburoh in her life and therefore stcad ka: ' and hopeful in her death. May ijod's grace bo always sufficient for those whom bo has bereaved by this tyrovidor.ee. A FlOKNO, How's This.' We oiler One. Hundred Dollars Ho ward for any case of Catarrh that can not bo cored by Hall's Catarrh Cure. P. J, OHENEY Ac Co., Props., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned, havo known F. J. Cheney for the last Iiftoon yoars, And believe him perfectly honorable in Vil,' business transactions anil finan cially able to carry out any obligations made by their lirm. West* ?fc Truax, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, O. Wald in g, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon tho blood 1 and mucous surfaces of tho systom.? I'rice 7.5 cents por bottlo. Hold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills aro the best. N' New line of beautiful val. laces and Insertions at O. B. Simmons. Ural h of a Former Lauren* Lady. The death 0( Mrs. Lilly Stokes, wife Of Mr. a. II. Stokes, of (irecnville, oc curred at Greenville yesterday, after a long Illness, she was a daughter of the late Dr. I). A. Kiohardson. of this county and a sister of Mrs. A. HutT, of this city. Prof. Culhei (son's School at Mount vllle. The closing oxorclsos <>f this school commonco on Prldu\ ovenlng,Mu,\ 18th, Hr. I. W. Daniel will dollvoran address und there will he other interesting OX* ereises. Tho following dayi the exor cises will l>c continued, with uddrossos bv It. A. Cooper, Ksq., of thisolta and Col. J. II. Wliurton. A picnic dinner will he served. The public is cordially invited. Ilonutir?l Wedding at Princeton. Miss Sophronia Machen, the accom plished daughter Of Col. ?'. T. Machen, of Princeton, was married at the home of her father, at six o'clock on Wed nesday afternoon last to Mr. A. .1. Monroe, a prominent young planter of Princeton. Rev. .1. A. Martin, of tlie Baptist church offlclatod. Mr. ami Mrs. It, A. Coopor of this city, relatives of the bride,were present at the wedding. Dr. A. I'. Montague to Lecture. Dr. A. P. Montague, the distinguish' ed educator and President of Ptirmun University, will dollvor an address at New Prospocl llapttsl Church on Sun day Ma\ i he 27th, at II o'clock on ( brist hill Kductll ion. I)r, Montague Is one of the most no complishcd scholui's hi the State, and all who can should be sure to boat1 him. Jonu Lawrence Maiilden. This noble citizen of Anderson, uni versally respected and beloved wher ever known is dead after along illness. Mo entered the Confederate service at Ii ft ecu years of age, was a brave nol dlor of the Hamilton Legion, and stacked bis arms at AppomattOX. Com rade's, drop a tear at the bier of this true and noble hearted comrade of a lost cause. Mr. Uoorge B. Coole. This good citizen died at his homo in this city on the 8th instant alter a protracted illness, aged sixty-one years. His remains wore buried at Langston's church, where he held his membership in tho Baptist church. He loaves .a widow and three sons and was a brother of Dr. Poolc, of this city and Mr. M. B. Poole, of the Hnoree. He whs a veteran and after the war dili gently pursued the arts of peace, a man of extraordinary energy and faithful to his friends. The Jones lli^lt School. This sulendld academy is just across the Saludn in Abbeville. The com mencement exercise-, occur the 18th inst, (next Friday.) They will be most entertaining. State Superin tendent of Kduoation, .1. .1. MeMahan, Speaker of the House, Hon. F. B. Gary, of Abbeville, and Rev. I). V. Bon ner will deliver addresses. Due West Brass band will discourse the music. There will be base ball in the after noon. It will be delightful to go. Dr. Willie 'J'. Jones semis the Kditor a cor dial invitation to lie present, but he is afraid he must miss this most charm ing occasion. Card Club Lossip. Tlie card club met lor tho lirst time In several weeks with Miss Maine For guson on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Ferguson is a charming hostess ami tho hour passed most pleasantly w ith pro gressive whist, ices appourlng til tho finish. Among the guests were Mrs. Claude Fuller, Mrs.T.D.Darlington, Mrs.W. VV. Ball, Mrs. C. C. Fciitherstonc, Mrs. ('.. ('. Albright, Missos Laura n-by. Lutie t'. Jonos, Knnnie Moug, Sara Ball, Amy Nolan, Clara Han. Lil Harris, .Mary Wullor Camp and Miss Ada Kevnolds, of Ashovillo. A short business session was held bo fore tho close of the afternoon to elect a President for tbe club. .Miss .Mary Wal ler Camp was chosen for t be olllco ami eleeteil with enthusiasm by aeclaimi t ion. The Tenth of May. The loth of May was observed as Memorial day in Laurens, as in other nnrtfl of the Slat" and the program on last Thursday, if more simple than usual, was very beautiful. Tlie Daugh ters of the Confederacy, Sons of Vete rans, veterans ol Camp Garllngton, U. 0. V. and many children met, at the Court House at six o'clock and pro ceeded in a body to the cemetery, where brief exercises were held, Col. T. B. Crews presiding. Rev. Robert Adams made the oponing prayer and Judge <>. G. Thompson read the honor roll of the dead heroes who went to the battlefield from Laurons. Mr. John M. fludgons followed Judge Thompson with a few appropriate remarks, after whieh tlie children under the leader ship of Mrs. John F. Holt decorated the ?raves. The lloral Otterings were profuse and some of theni very hand some. Who Are (Joillg to Louisville.' All veterans ol' Laurens County who anticipate attending the reunion of the United Confederate Veterans, to be held at Louisville Ky.,May 30,81, June I, 2, 8, Should immediately send their names to Col. B. W. Ball, com manding the several Camps of the County, it is altogether essential to ascertain the number who intend fil ing, so that transportation may be ar ranged lor them. The Railroad authorities have agreed lo send a special ear to (his place, pro vided as many as thirty persons can be assured. In ease this number can be guaranteed, the railroad Care for the round (rip will be $10.05, otherwise the fare will be one cent a mile each way, which would be something more than t be amount stated. The proposed reduced railroad rates are not confined exclusively to veter ans, bul apply to any membor of a vet eran's family, or to any one not a vet eran. Should the requisite number (thirty) be secured, the special coach will run through to Louisville without change. Adjutant Ounoral Moorman, of the United Confederate Veterans, says preparations are being made at Louis ville for the grandest reunion ever yet held. So let all go who can, and those who contemplate going should send their names at once to Col. Ball. t. B. Crews, Commander Camp (iarli ngton, P. C. V. Col. Williams Declines. Mr. Kditor: Please allow inothrough The Advertiser to thank my friends who have so kindly urged mo to become a candidate for the State Scnatt. I fear I will not be physically able to canvass the county, as I suppose all candidates for office will be expected to do, there fore I must respectfully decline the proffered honor and say that I am not a candidate . Respectfully, John G. Williams. Cross Illll. May 12th 1900. Wo wish to call your attention to our Itoyal Pelt Mattress?something that you will need these hot nights. Wn sell them with this guarantee?thPt af ter von have given it t/njrty nights trial and you tiro not satisfied send it back and we will cheerfully refund you your money. Price $12.60 delivered. S. M. ?fc R. Ii. Wlikes & Co. fok Sau: or RENT?-Home, 4 rooms and kitchen, newly repaired inside and out, known as the "Illll Property," on Acadomy Street, near tho Irby Spring. W. W. Ball. Mrs. Adams has a now lot of pretty sailors in at all prices. FACTS PERSONAL AND BRIEF NOTES OF BECENT EVENTS. A clamor goos up for rain. Mis.s Mottle Balootlno bus gone to Altauaout Bible Institute. Mr. s. I). Ghlldrcss visited Spartan burg last week. Mr. Cbas Henry, of Spartan burg, spout a few days In the city last week. Mr. James < 'lark, of Groonville, spent Sunday in the city. Mr. W. W. Simpson, ol Woodruff, was in i he city ,\ ostorduy. Miss Jane Hallow i- et?it,ing friends at Glenn Springs. Dr. J. A. Bai'ksdalo was In Spartan burg for a few days this week. Mr. J. S. Holt, of Honea Path, was In tho eity yesterday. Miss Jessie Scott, of Augusta, is tho guest of Miss Alma Shell. M r>. Anna Simpson and children havo returned to tho eity from Woodruffs ami arc* at their home in Brooklyn. Mr. Henry Holmes has arrived in tho eity from Baltimore and is visiting his mother, M rs. S. I'. I folmcs. Mrs. Fleming Brown, of Spart anburg, is visiting al Col. Hall's a few days. Col. .1. I). M. Shaw, a leading cotton farmer, is said to have a magnificent llohl of wheat. Miss fjldio Hoblnsou has rolurnod from Waterloo where she WHS the gtie-! of her cousin, Miss Daisy Hobinson. Mr. 0. H. Hobo is attending the Southern Baptist Convention at Hot Springs. Rev. B. J. Woodward attended the meeting of the Southern Baptist Con vention. Miss Sallle Watklns and Miss Lois Hstes visited relatives at Honea Path last week. The prospect is that the base-hall season in Laurens will be lively. The games will begin in June. Dr. .1. <k>. Wilbur, the accomplished physiolan of Waterloo, was in the eity on Friday last. Mr. LJ. .1. Dendy, a prominent farmer of Mountvllle, visited this bailiwick on Friday last. See Mr. Ptitman's notice of house ami lot for sale in the growing town of (Jray Court. Miss Welch, of Anderson, was the guest of Misses Lee and Mamie Nelson last week. A large crowd from Luurens went down to Clinton to participate in the pleasures of their annual picnic on Sat urday. Mrs. W. M. McCaslan, of Clinton, was called to Charlotte on Saturday by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. .I.e. Norman. Teachers for the Laurens County Summer School will lie as follows: Frank F.vans. Superintendent Spartan burg Schools; J. Porter llollis, Chester (I railed Schools: Miss Margaret Law. Instructor In drawing. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hull went down to Charleston on Monday to enjoy the Spring Festival and will have a week's outing at Magnolia Cardens and the Isle ol Palms. They will return by way of Augusta. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Laurens Cotton Mill will take place to-morrow, May 17th. A number of prominent gentlemen from the county and from abroad are ex pected to be present. Rev. S. C. Todd filled the pulpit of the Baptist church at both tho morn ing and evening services on Sunday Tho services were attended by very large congregations. C. t'. Foatherstono and Dr. Hugh K. Alken as members of the order <>i Knights of Pythias and Rev. R. Ii. Jones, anil Mr. II. Terry, as delegates from the local lodge, went to Charles ton Monday to attend the grand lodge Knights of I 'ythins. At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Walhalla Cotton Mills, held on the 8th insl., and attended by Col..I. W. Ferguson and President W. B. Lucas, the former presided. Mr. F.. R. I.ucas was re-elected President and Treasurer. K. R. Lucas and W. F. Lucas were elected direetors. Itev. W. A. M. Piaxco will be in stalled as pastor of Providence church on Saturday at eleven A. M. The ser vices will take place at the academy at Clinton and will be conducted by Rev. F. P. McOlintook ami Rev. J. B. Mood, of Nowberry. The public are invited to be present at the installation, tin Sunday communion services will bo held at Providence church. Messrs. Fdgar Crews, Clarence Gray, Sam Todd, Vance Irby, Fleming .Jones, Fugene ITudgens, Will Meng, Robert Davis, Will Richey, Robert Walker, George Ferguson, Wells Olardy ami others went down to Clinton Thursday to see the base-ball game between the Presbyterian College boys and Char leston College. The score stood seven to three in favor of Charleston. The attendance at the Prohibition Convention on Saturday was fair. Hubert Aboi'crombio, Rov. J. B. Par rot and ('. ('. Foatherstono were ohosen nsdologatos; Rov. J. M. Friday, Dr. A. ('. Fuller and .1. A. Putmnn al tornatos, A resolution was adopted as the sense of the meeting thai tho state con von* I ion should name no candidates except for Governor and Lieutenant Govornor. Anot her resolut ion t hat the stale Dem ocratic Convention bo requostod to al low an election at t.ie Democratic Primary upon the matter of each county having 01'not having a dispen sary in the county. Col. John 0. Williams. The many admirers of Col. John G. Williams in Laurens county will re gret to seo Iiis declination to be a can didate for the Senate, in this issue, and especially that he Is driven to this' courso by bis health. Admitted to Hie Rar. Young Mr. H. R, Morrison, of Abbe ville, who will be remembered as a student In the office of Ball. Simkins .\ Ball, Wits pnpolled as an Attorney al Law, after examination before the Su preme Court on Friday last. Laurens Puriiian Hoys. Saturday night at the election of OfHoera of Philosoph lan Society for tho fall term tho following were chosen: G. W. Cunningham, Record ing Secretary: A. B. Lungston, Treasu rer; W. A. Abercrombi?., Sergeant at Al .on. Coining Events in Laurens. county Summer school. Juno ilth. The Stillt? Super! ntondont has ar ranged two courses one in nrlthmotlo, Geography and Bngllsh, another In Al gebra, History ami English. There may be schools in drawing. School to last four weeks for public school leach el's. State Press Association at Harris Lithla Springs, beginning Monday evo I nlng July 22nd. PAST' lO Gents BUYS :{ OUNCES PAUL'S INK IN AN Automatic Safely Bottle. Non-Spiliable and Non-Evapo rating. ()iu> bottle outlasts three corked bottles of same size. All damage from spilling Is avoided. The Ink is fresh for ovory dip. No dust gets in?no thickening up. Congress und ill 1 Departments of United stales Government have adopted this ink. ?SOLI) II Y? The Laurons Drug Co. Druggists. 'Phono 70 < loods delivered. The.I. \V. Copeland Company will begin the building Of their handsome brick block within a month. Mr. J. P. Pi arson's hnndsomo new dwelling is Hearing completion and is going to be an o namcnt. Quite n goodly I umber of buildings are in coiUS". of erection about town and others are undor com tern plat ion. The sound of thomechanic's hammer and saw can bo beard in every direc tion and "the half has never vet been told." Mr. .!. A. D. Young brought in three bushels of nice st raw he im-it's Tues day, whilo Uncle Pink and Laiircns Blakoly are in almosl daily with the luscious fruit.? Clinton Gazette. A Single Pnci Is worth a shipload of argument," What shall be said, then, of thousands of facts? Evory eure by Hood's Sarsa parilla is a fact. pr< sontihg t he strong est possible eviden, e of the merit of this medicine. Thousands and thou sands of such fae'- prove that Hood's Sarsaparilla will cure all lllsonsos caused or promoted by impure blood. It is the best medicine money t an buy. Indigestion, nausea are cured by Hood's I'ills. The College is fortunate in securing Rev. .lohn I) Chalmers, I) D. pastor of the 1st A. R, Prcsbytorian church, Charlotte, N. O., to preach the bac calaurontc sermon before the Senior Class on Sunday, Jlino 3rd. Clinton Cazctte. Tho handsomest line of Chamber Selsen hand thai was ever brought to 1.aureus from 1)12.50 to $10.50. s. M. ?v E. II. Wllkea & Co. Sullivan and Hunter Institute. The public is respectfully invited to attend a basket picnic of the Sullivan and Hunter Institute at Tumbling Shoals on May 25th Inst, Several prominent speakers are ex pected to be present. Committee. Mis. Adams has reduced all hats and Mower?., so now is your chance for summer hats No. 413 Nosula Dinner Sols contains 100 pieces very handsomely decorated, .-.tippled gold," Worth $14.50. We sell it for $10.f><>. Eroighl paid. S. M. A K. II. WHK08& Co. AKTE j Spectacles. Don't throw them away be cause they arc broken. Per haps it will take but little money to make them as good as new again. If your watch does not keep time take it to W. A. JOHNSON, Laurons, IS. C. i The Greatest Opportunity Ever Offered the Ladies of Laurens and Laurens County to Buy MILLINERV. Hinnlrod of oloun fresh shapes to olVer you ut 26o., ."><><?, 75c, +1 <>u, $1,25, $1.50 and *2.00, Wo furnish tho bosi Trimming Material id tho most urtistic skill, and best of all our prices ore tl)?> L o u) e st. Also u lino of handsome $2.00 Sailor Huts to oloso out at $1 50. This is a hig valuo. Wo have Baby Cups of ovory description that wo are sidling for 00 per oeut less that real value. This is your chance if you need MILLINERY. m \ ^" o "5 ..i .; Ladies' SI ippcrs tiro sold by most merchants. But ih.> kind WE SELL uro Exclusive in Stylo and Quality. Children's Slippors in every imaginable shape and price. Watch next week for the groat em. KATE SALE. Oxxr A.im \?Lt. "The While front.' Oxir Motto ??ri* Laurens, S. C. The People's Clothiers." S?nijy SotitJ? Stoves. By Ti^e CarnJoad. That', the way wo buy?in Car-load lota and wo give our customors the benefit of this wholosalo dealing That'- ivhv w, can allord to soli at pneos with which potty dealers cannot hope to compete. ? Jtist Tljiijk of ItT A wholo Car-load of those Famous Sunny South Stoves, and not one loo many. ?HeW Our Famous Sunny South Stoves is a guarantoo for tho highost quality, most durable and economical Stove made. t? . PFrclgl ffht I'ai.M on JUO.OO . 6 I'urclmses. Laurons. S. C. ICE, ICE Tho OiJ und Fortilizor Co. will doli vor puro Ice made from Artesian wator as following rates: Loud Ii.- Hook, 200 Iba a duy, $10.00 25uts. per Hundred, 50cls per day. 2,0(H) Ii?-, Rook, 100 lbs a day, 0.00 ItOcls. por llundrod, !10ots por day. 1,000 lhs Hook, 50 His a day, 11.50 iJ.Vt-.. per Hundred, 17jo. por day. 500 lbs Rook, 25 lbs a day, 2.50 lovts. por llundrod, loots par day. 200 lbs I look, 10 lbs a day, 1.00 50ots. por Hundred, 5ctsporday. HWF~ Socuro coupon hook at once, as drivers are not allowed to do Ii vor ico oxcopt for coupons. Oil afjcl Fertiliser Co. ? Laurons, S. C, May 7th, 1900, Glenn Spring? Hotel, GLENN SPRINGS, S. C. <|4a&&i!jj ?t M?MfyKm Steu^x^Ksr SUtoets? LEADS ALL OTHERS. Thorn is hut one Glonn Springs, and it has no equal on tho Continent for tho Stomach, Livor, Kidnoys, Bowels and Blood. Hotel Open June 1st to Oct. 1st. H?F* Cuisine und Service Excellent. Tfie tatest Resort in the fioqtfi. tm~ Por Board apply to SIMPSON <fc SJMPSON, Glonn Spring South Carolina. Wator $1.75 per oaso, bottles to be returned. Wator for salo by Tho Lauren* J)jug Co., Kennedy Bros., Dr. B. F. Posoy, Laurons, S. C \ We oiler our IMMENSE STOCK of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Hats and Shoe* at greatly reduced prices. Wo bought those GoodH boforo the recont heavy advance and can savo you inonoy if you will only give us a trial. Big Stock of at Rock Bottom Prices. Wo have something in this lino that will suit your appetite. Laurens Mercantile Company. Tim Place?Todd Building?formorly Todd & IIu'l's st^mL THE OLD FIRM KENNEDY BROS. ? tho Undertaking business at tho old stand. COFFINS, CASKETS and ROBES, and HEARSE, at the * -^^-LOWEST.-PRICES.? A eontinuanoo of the generous patronage hitherto oxtonded res pectfully solicited. KENNEDY BROS., Laurens,S. q