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n. OU oih icct u nice Oak Kasel for 44 coots ut s. M. vV 13. II. WilkOM & ( o. 'I hero will ho a rounion of old "vets" at Unlotl Church on the tlth iii.-tnnt utul a good time awaits all who attend. 'I h ? Ladies Aid Society of the church will furnish refreshments for *he 00 casino. One <?f the candidates for Lieutenant Governor did us tho honor to say that Lauren- Is a lighting county. He hadn't counted on -cruppers being Imported. Von have boon wanting a book shelf or something to put your books in and your attention is called to No. IM in Oak. t Inly sf.'?.7.>. :-'.' M. a B. II. Wilkes & Co. A big picnic will take plaoo at Wham's Lawn on Friday. August the lent'.: Hon. Statlvarne Wilson. Hon. J. T. Johnson and Other candidates will speak At Lar Eton's Church the 14th, the county campaign opens and young politicians will fiesll their maiden Bwords. May the best of the gooil fellows win. A wreck occurred on the 0. ?V W. 0. about two miles from Laurens Monday morning, tin- freight from Augusta, due at live-thirty A. M. being derailed *<l.rt t wo box ear-smashed up. No one was injured. To-day Rdgeflo'd unveils a monu ment Sober Conti derate soldiers, the result of the noble efforts of her noble Pomcn, notaMy 'be late Mrs. K W. tokens, w'dow of the War Governor. The orators are Gen M ('. butler. Congressman Talbort, Senator Tllhnan and ex Govornor Sheppard. They art; ali Kklgcfiold men. the two first named old soldiers, Butler a distinguished cavalry oftloor andTalbort a prlvatein the Hampto? Legion Cavalry. The I'.di or was in Hearing. There was a deal of brazen, hollow sound preceding the powwow Saturdty Ther.ee forward. |( o. C, 14th S. ('. The annual re-union of the survivors of Co. ( '.. 1 Ith S C. V . C. S. A., will be held next Saturday. 11th hist, at Hamilton's < ?M Muster Ground. Every body is invited. Prominent speakers will make addresses. Sunday School Convention. All who expeet to attend the Lau fen- County Sunday School Convention Which meets at Waterloo, S. C, Aug ust 8th and Hth. will please notify Mrs .1. II. vV barton, Waterloo al once. .1. P, TOM?hrt,Socrotary. Ihirhncuc at Cross Hill. The Ladios1 Aid Soicly of the Cross Hill I la pt 1st church will serve a first <das- barbacued dinner at Cross Hill. August the 17th, tho day of the county campaign meeting. Public is cordially invited. Don't forgot the date, Aug ust 17th. To ( lean the Cemetery. We are requested to call tho atten tion of the members of Henvcrdam church to tho fact that on Friday, the 17th lust , has been -et apart to elean oil the cemetery. All persons who have relative-or friends buried in the ceme tery arc re-|n-ct fully urged to be on hand to assist in this work. Mrs. Nannie Miles, wife of Mr. 1). M. Mill-, formerly chairman of the State board of Control, died at her home in this city this morning nt 2 o'clock. She hail been s'.ck of fever for the past two weeks. Her husband ig also very eick with fever. The re mains of Mrs. Miles were carried to Cedar . lu als churchyard, in this county f r interment. She was a Mis* Young, of Clinton, and was 30 years of age. Her goutc.ol hearing and many graces and virtues made her CSleomcd by all who knew her.?Spartanburg Special to she State, duly 2Mb. The Clinton Cotton Mill is a well grounded, paying institution. Hut that Is Dot all. "Another big mill" is tho end in view now. The Street Fair and Carnival is a big thing The decorations are grand ami give ti." city Lair Week nppenr ance. Large crowds of visitors swarm the streets day and night ai d it's a sea-on of gayoty and good cheer. Tin- Unp'ist, eongiegatlon have voted their pastor, Rev .1. H. Par rot t a per iod of a month's rest from his labors and he. in company with Rev. O. O. Brown will have this week for a fish ing expedition down about Beaufort and Port Loyal.?Clint n Gazette. A meeting of (he stockholders of the WJImot cotton mill wa- held in J. W. lira* k's store yesterday at which the following board of directois were elected. .1 A Brock, R Harris, M B Glinkscales, .1 F Monroe. Jt M Shirley, ?I H Brock and W J McGee. Mr. J A Bro wrns elected president and treasu rer and K K Lig' n was elected Secre tary. It w - decided to oall for the first assessment on October 1st. it bus not been decided when the work of erecting tho mill and buildings will begin, but it will probably ba spring before til's step is made. Rov. W. H McCuen, who has been In charge of the Princeton High School for the past two years has been olected principal of tin: Dm; West Gradod School. Mr. McCuen is a com petent teacher and will doubtless givo entire satisfaction to the patrons of this school. Honea Path Chronicle. A scheme is on foot to build a rail road from Grccnvillo to some point on tbo Seaboard Air Line. Spartanburg is going to build a line to Clinton Both cities want competing lines of rail roads. Lot thein k cp their ryes skinned and not, vole any bonds before the road i* built. Mrs Garlington has received a cu riosity in the shape of a wo den shoe which the Filipino elllo wear In M:.? jiilu. It was sent to her by her son, Harry Garilnglon, who Is in the Gov ernment service in the Philippines. JNewborry Observer. A Nigh! Of Tel cor. "Awful anxiety was fell for the widow of tile hravo Goneral Burn ham, of Maohias, Me., when the doctors said she could not live till morning" writes Mrs S. H. Lincoln, who attended her that fearful night. "All thought *ho must Soon die from Pneumonia, but she begged for Dr. King's New Dir covery, saying it bad more than once saved her life, and had cured her of Consumption. After three small dosen she slept easily all r. gilt, and \'.s fur ther oho completely i ..red her." Thia marvellous mediolno Is guaranteed to cure all Throa?, Chest and Lung Dis eases. Only 60 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Laurens Drug Co. Public Roads. H Is the o-fd.cr of the County Board tluit all road oyAf-soers in tho county call out their respective hands and Eut in their full four days on tho roads y the 10th of September I'.kio R. I\ ApAfg, Supervisor, L. ('. duly .'list it. A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible burn, scald, cut or bruise. Buckleii's Arnica Salve, the best. In the world will kill the puin and promptly beul it. ('urea old sores, /ever sores, ulccre, boils, felo:i , corns, lib hktn eruptions Best pilo CUT? on earth On'y 2? cents a hox. Cure guarantied. Sod by The Lauren ? Dwllg Co. The Notification. The national democratic campaign will lie formally oponcd at Indianapolis tvdight, when IJryan and Stevenson will 06 notified of their nominations. Mr. Bryan's speech will indicate tho linos on which tho doinoerats will pitch their light. . Tile Adrerliscr. TlIK Advkrtiskr has passed its lif tecnth birth-day It was founded on the lif Ii ?luv of August 1885. It has been under the pri sont business con trol since Aueust lS'.io. Thk Adver Tis kr is not the l)i'si newspaper in thr world, indeed, we ?ometlmoa think that there arc several better, but it Is reasonably honest and we hope is worth a dollar a year. Wo doubt if i ho best newspaper in the world can bo produced for a dollar a year and to I?Ivo ouly the best newspaper thai a dollar a year will produce is our aim now-a-days. Hy the way. we think the political reports in this week's paper are pretty full, for a county newspaper. County Campaign Appointments, Langston's church, August nth. Sard Is church, August I6th. Clinton, August 16th, 8 P. M. Workman?, August 10. Cross Hill, August 17th. Laurons (' II., August 20th. I.aureus Cotton Mill, August 20th ? 1*. M. Waterloo, August 21st. Tumbling Shoals, August L'2ud, Dials' church, August li.'trd. Wallace Lodge, August 24th. THK CAMPAIGN MKETINU. The Occasion Enlivened by n Fisticuff Itetwcen Candidates. The oampaignors came to Lumens Friday CVOniDg and were entertained by iho citizens. The speaking took pi ce Satu day in Irin s grove bv 0 crowd estimated from live hundred t < a thousand. Thi re whs a considerable sprinkling of ladies, Sonator Tillman mado the closing speech at about six o'clock in the afternoon in which lie maintained his original ground in the matter of the alleged alliance between the preaohe S and bnr room element, lie took hand primary as to the dis pensary and the response indicated that tl o crowd was almost unanimous ly in favor of the disponsary. Senator Tlliman received a cordial welcome and much cheering. It was very evi dent that his popularity continues. A dispute took place between Messrs. Gary and Patterson with regard to Mr. Gary's Charleston speech. Mr. Gary In his speech re'atcd his version of the Charleston Incident and Mr. Gary vigorously <1 sputed Mr. Pat terson's word and Mr. Patterson struck him. Mr. Gary quickly re sponded and there WHS a momentary but savage combat between the two men. When they were pulled apart Mr. Gary (bowed a half ir.eh cut on the left cheek bom< and Mr. Patterson a slight cut on the Hp. The affair created consldernb o excitoment, but tho crowd wn< > .ood humoured and seemed to care very little a- to the event of the content There was more cheering fur Gary than for Patterson. Col. Uoyt was interrupted once or twice, but soetned to have a following in the audit nee. Governor McSweeny was well received. For railroad commisloner the crowd was of coursesttongly for Col. W harten, Indicating that ho will carry the coun ty by a handsomo major.ty. The other candidates mi) lu tl e:r Usual speeches but created no great nteres'. Chairman G. P. Smitli prosided and as u-ual performed, his dutlos with fairness, promptness anil dignity. The two lighting candidates put up live dollars each for their apoearance before the mayor, but this was after wards returned to them. They made friends before leaving Lourcns and rhook hands like , 'otty boy?. REV. S. C. TOD I). A Prominent Young Minister Weds Mrs. Lillian Reeves in Xew York. Married, at 12:30, August 1st, ill Mis sionary Institute of ( hristian and Mis sionary Alliance, Nyaek, New York, by Lev. A. Ii. Simpson, of Xew York, assisted by Lev. Kennette McKenzie, of Newport, Conn . Rev S. < '. Todd, of Laurons, s. c, to Mrs. Lillian Reeves, of .-an Francisco, Cal. Miss Agnew, of the Institute, played the Wedding March. Rev and Mrs. Funk accom panied, and stood with tin; bride and groom. The ceremony was simple and beautiful A number of friends from New York and other points were in at tendance. Among them Mrs. Abide c. Morrow, Rev. Mr. Marsh, of ling land and Rev. Mr Newell, from the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. After a luncheon at 1 I'. M., Mr. and Mrs Todd look the train for New York city and at 5 P, M.. boarded the boat Plymouth for Providence. Rhode Is land, whore they were to spend a day ut Rev Sethe. Rcos1 camp-meeting und then on to tho Convention of ('hristian and Missionary Alliance at (Mil ?)r chard, Maine. They will attend the camp-meetings in Atlanta and other points before reaching Laurons. Mrs. Todd went shortly after her lirst mar riage as a missionary to China, her husband being a missionary also. Sho continued In tho work after burying her husband there, came home last year for a I'OSt. She was here during t he Con vent ion in March and won tho hearts of her hearers by her "Bible Talks" and accounts of God's teachings and care of herself and Mr. Reeves during their stay in China. Henry Laurons Conclave. Tho following is from the Advocate, the organ of the independent Order llcptnsophs: Dopilty Supreme Organizer, .lohn ita Sloan, in charge of our work in South Carol.ua, wisely soleetod the little city of Laurons, In what is known as the Piedmont section <u" tho State, for Rrothor Louis L Liftman to try his skill upon as an organizer. Alter a hard battle, not only with the residents in convincing them of the morlts of tho order, hut also combating with com petitors of other fraternal Orders and several old line men, he succeeded in giving us a line Conclave, numbering about one hundred. The Conclave was named after one of the colonial gov ernors of the State, one who diu his pan In assisting tho colonies b0 throw Oil the yoke of oppression and become free and independent States The city of Laurens is tho county seat of LaurensCOUnty, and has a popu lation of five thousand inhabitants. It is the base for supplying the surround ing country witli all the products a SUl'? rounding cptintry needs. It streets are well kept and lighted with electricity. There are several cotton mills, furnh tme factories and other manufactories that give employment to a large nuin her of tho Inhabitants. It Is also a railroad centre, having connection with all parts of the country by railroads, North, South, Fust and West. Tho merchants urn men of not only excel' lent business capacity, but arc genial and sociable. They take a pride in tho pity, and to them is due a large share i)t j>r.ijnn for the prosperity of the little ?it.v. The officers Of the Copelave areas follows; Past Archen Dr. llugh K Alken; Archen, .1 R. Nolan; Provost, ,f. M. Philpot; Prelate, Rev. P, B. [fetes; Secretary. Kobt. A. Cooper; Treasurer, Dr. C U. Albright, Finan cier, L. D. Pittol Inspector, W. II. An derson: Warder, C. M. Miller, Senti nel, G. F. Duvall; Trustoes, W. L. Gray, .1. A. Madden and Dr. R. F. (lucm*?. ^ FACTS PERSONAL A XI) BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. Mr. T. (J. Watts is in town. Mrs. J. I). Adams loft for Ashevllle on Monday. Kcv. W, S. Holmes leaves lor Ash ville this week. Miss Vanghn Grltlon spent Carnival week in Clinton. Mr M. II. Burdino, of Gray Court, was in tin- eity Saturday. Miss Claudia Crews visited Clinton during the Carnival Mr. B. c. Crisp visited Greenwood during the He-union. Mr. Brooks Sullivan is c orking at the Palmetto Drug Co. Mr. W . L. Taylor and family .-pent last week at Princeton. Miss Cora Adams is visiting relatives at Mllledgevillo, Georgia Mr, Jesse Vance, a popular travelling man, was in town yesterday. Miss Lou if e Meredith went to Hanls Lithln Springs on yesterday, Mrs .1. W. Callalian, of I'h dmont, is vis.ting Mrs. .1. M. Hampton. Miss Emma Hudgens went over to Greenwood for the Reunion. Mr. James Drummoud, a prominent farmer, wns In the city Monday. Misses l.HIa and Edith O'Dell are visiting relatives at VV hit mire'.-. Miss May Blackwell, of Dae West, Is visiting at Mr. J. A. Austin's Miss Agnes Scruggs, of Greenville, is in the city the guest of relative?. Mrs. Harris and children of Texas, are visiting at Dr. B, E. Martin's. Miss Eugenia Bramlett has returned from a visit to frlonds at CrOfS Hill. Mr. Walter Kiddle, of Frlond-lllp, is employed at the Furniture Facory. Miss Bessie Bynnm has returned to Columbia after a visit to friends hero Mrs Frank Hammond, of Columbia, is veiling at Mr. .1 . M. Hampton's. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Godfrey have re turned from a visit to Owings Station. Mrs. Klolse Shell will leave in n few days to visit relatives near Mountville. Mr. Haarens Dorroh and Mr. Peden, of Gray Court, were in the city Satur day. Miss /.alino Sullivan has been the guest of Mrs. If, K. Gray for several days. Mrs. Leo Langs ton and Miss Flor'rle L?ngsten left last week for a visit to Ashvllb?. Miv. II, Terry and Mr. Nathan Richardson left On Monday for North ('aro'ina. Miss Lizzie Griltln, of Newberry, is visi ing Mrs. J. A. Barksdale .lr. on Main street. Misses Sarah and Millie Callahan of Piedmont are visiting their aunt Mrs. J. M. Hampton. Miss Donie Adams, of Hampton, Ca., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. .1. I). Adams last week. Mr. .lohn F. Kern is with the Bon Delia Pharmacy, where he will be glad to see his friends. Kcv. J. H. Hood, of the A. It. P. church, will preach In the Academy ill Clinton, at 11 A.M. Sunday. Miss Belle Skinner, of Georgetown, is visiting Miss Martha Cannon at her charming home near Narnie. Mr. William B, Rcattio. a prominent business man ol Union, was the gu.jst of .Major Kichey on Monday. Mr. A. 0. Owings one of the ivhool? horses of t he Haurens Democracy, was in the cit y for the campaign meeting, Misses Katharine and Elizabeth Renn, of Clinton, were in Laurens Friday on their way to Olarksville Georgia. Mr;;. N. B. Dial gave a reception at her elegant home on Main BSrect from six to seven Friday afternoot, which war a very charming affair, Misses Fannie and Onnlo Langston left yesterday for Laurens, where they will spend several days with friends and relatives. Greenville News. Misses Fronde Kennedy and Annie Bird D vis, two ch rmiiur young ladies of Clinton, were the gues's last week of MUseS Mary and Willou I'oyd, A party from L u eui went to Har ris Litnia last evening to take In the fancy dress ball, one of the SWeHest affairs given at the hotel this summer. Tho Covenantor's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church sold Ice cream on Ihn graded school lawn on Fr'.duy evening ami netted a neat su m. Dr. J. S. Wolff sent to Tin: Amvkk TIBER office last week a splendid speci men of fully matured corn. 'The ear is about ten inches in length, the grain is perfectly hard and in every way the car Is entirely r'pe. Some of the boys of tho Presbyter ian church have organized the Coven anter's Band, a missionary society with the following officers: President, Tom Hay, vice-president, Knox Simp* sop, secretary, Mac Irby, treasurer, Edward Hart. Mr. V. IT. MeMastor Is a candidate for the house in Charleston Tiik AD VERTISER may be regarded as a Me Mastor organ for this campaign. We ran imagine no possible contingency in which thepooploofCharleston would fail to oloci si exceptionally good and able a young man as \'r. 'cMastor. Misses \\ Plough and Mary Boyd en tertained the Social Chili with a "Tackcy Party" on Friday evening which proved a most delightful affair. Misses Kennedy und Davis, of Clinton, were the guests of the Misses Boyd for the occasion and the Club member.-, worn out in force .Miss Fronde Ken nedy carried off tho ladies prize and Mr. Mnnlon Frlorson the gcntleinon's. Dainty refreshments were served and at the close of the evening new offlcoi'S were elected for the club. Miss Lyl Irby is tho new president, Mr Hen Roper the vice president and Miss Lillian Caino, t he seerotary. The Clinton CainiVal was a gro.il success F.v. rybody who went ! ad a a good t me. and a grest many people wero there. The exhibits were line, ihoro was goi d base-bull between Clinton and Ninety-six, but the great leature of 11)0 Fair was fho Moral and trade's parade which took place en Widnesday. About ROVonty live ve hie'es of var'ous dotorip'.lous, every* thing in fiOt but automobile/*, were entered, bci'iillfiiMy dreoratid. Tbc lirst. prize, was nwarded |{. F.: Cope land's live y stible. 'I he ever pro grcFslvo llrms of Dhvis, Roper ?V Co. and S. M. Si E II. Wilkes &Co., of thlc city were represented by the well known dray and gray horses of tho hitter firm, decorated with much taste, by Mcsms. Will Merg Bi rket Clardv and Lane Monro-. ? "_ Messrs S. V. A- E. IL W likes Si Co , Laurens, S. 1'. Gents: Tho Sunny South Stove I bought, of von three and a half years ago is giving me perfect satisfaction In every rospeci It cooks perfectly and my wife's work's lighter. I consider I it the best Stove on the market. Yours Truly, m. a. Stone, TUKN1P SEKI). Crop of 1000. BU Ii ADSTON K, EARLY FLAT DUTCH, EARLY PURPLE TOP, LAUG Ii RED TOP GL< >BE, SOUTHERN s.\o\V WlIITIi GLOUli, EARLY Will I I-: liGG, POMEHANBAN WIMTIi GLORli, WHITE NORFOLK, YliLLOVV GL< >UE, YELLOW ABERDEEN, YliLLOW STONIi, RUTA BAGA, SEVEN Top. All the ubovo in bulk nr In scaled package* holding i, j ami 1 pound each. Send us your orders. We sell "SLED THAT GROW." The Laurcns Drug Co. Druggists. 'Fnone 7:. ,?., delive r, d. Your Shirt Will Suit When We Send it Home! We are careful about the de tails of our business, careful about the washing, starching and ironing, about the button holes and brands, about the color in colored goods. WE LEAD, OTIIKks ARE TRYING TO POLL >W. LAUKENS LAUNDltY CO. 'Phone 60 will bring our team. T. K. I [udohns, Manager II You Can't Go to the Paris Imposition You -ure ought not to miss going to S. M & Ii IL W ilkos ? Co.'s Store'and see the wonderful Bl.ok Ff.amk WlC'K< i.ksk Oil Stovb they arc agents for the most perfect Cooking Stove on the market, cheaper than wood, absolutely safe, no wood to buy or chop, no heat, no BOOt. Call to-day. Your money back it they an- not as represented. Stockholders' Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the S:ork holdors of the l\op! 's Loan and Ex* change I'ar.k , of I.aureus, S. ('.. 'i hereby called to he. hold at the ollice of the Bank at II o'clock, a. m . Aug. 21st 1000. In ca>e of neu attoudanco please send Proxy .1. W. TODD. Cashier. Laurcns, S. ('., July 30 1000. A Monster Devil Plsli Destroying its victim :.- a type of Constipation, lie p.>wer of tin* mur d rous malady is felt on organs and nerves and musoloiand brain. Tnere's no health till it's overcome. But Or. King's New Life are a safe and eer tain cure. Rest in the world for stom ach, Liver, Kidney and Howe's. Only 25 cents ai Lanrona Drug < o. 0 PIUM COCAINE"?WHiSKY inn.. In ?O dar*. of refaronOM. 26 jnnr? n ?i*?clnlt7. Hook '>" Homo Tinfttiniiiit ?eilt KIIF.K. A.I.I run. B. M. WOOLLEY, M. O.. Atlanta, On. C'^_ &3gj? 'p., ... -ir> Spectacles. Pon't throw thorn away be cause they arc broken. Per haps it will take but little money lo make them as good as new again. II your watch does not keep time take it to W A. JOHNSON, Laurcns, b. C. IPrioes lELedixoeca: on EJ-verytlxixig in I Sttiprner Goods. IJitf Line of 10 cents Muslin to be closed out ut 6 cents. Lot of 5 cents Muslin to be closed out at 3 cents. THESE AHE BIG VALUES. While Trje Sale Coes Of?! "Wlall? "W~e ar? Closing ouit, Slammer Goods ett, 4' will have a G?essirjf* Contest. Wc have '(lass decanter Ii J led with Peas and with every Negligee Shirt, Straw Hat or Tie, you buy for cash, you get a gucs at ihe numhei of IV. the decanter. i t Prix.? l pair $5.00 shoes. 2nd. Prize i pair $3.00 shoes. 3rd. Prize 1 pair $2.00 shoes. 41h. Prize 1 pair ?> 1.00 shoes. Call and we will explain it. Laurens, S. (J. Can't G-et Away from IT () T H K R S II A V E T R I K I) T 0 , T 1 M K A N 1) AGAIN, R 11 T T II B Y C 0 V L 1) N O T-T II E Y HAD T 0 ACK N 0 W L K I) t! 12 It T II E Y C 0 U L I) N 0 T L K A V E -S O T HEV BOUGH T \ N i) w K w A N T YOU t O ii A V E It It is the Wonder of the Age Tr>is Wonderful IT is the Crowning Feat of American Brains and U-os One-half tho other Ranges uso Rakes more Quickly, and more Evenly. I ^. Has the only Ventilated Oven Assuring You that Moats will not ho DRIED UP. Uses < Null or Wood. The BULGE'S Jr^etng;? Como ?? ? Vine Enamel Finish. Tho wonder of all who see Xt, '8 tho Romarkable LOW prioe at whicli wo arc selling this High OrTELCt? COME AND LET US EXPLAIN IT. u?!te , i ^Fr< Ight FuldJ ? ?: ^ on 9 *io 00 r Purchases ijj Laurens, ti 0. ICE, ICE. Tho Oil and Fertilizer Co. will deliver pure Jce made from Artesian water as following rates: 1,000 Iba Hook, 200 lbs a day, *lo.<>!) 2?ots. per Hundred, ?Octs per day. 2,000 lbs Hook, 100 lbs a day, ?;.oi? .iiiets. per Hundred, SOcts per day. 1,000 lbs Hook, r>0 lbs a day, .'l.oO Il?ots. per Hundred, 171c. per day. 500 Iba I took, 2."> lbs a day, IOcIs. per llundred, lOcts per day. 200 lbs Hook, 10 lbs a day, 1.00 ?Oots. per I (undrod, 5ctsporduy. Jf?ff Seeuro coupon book at once, as drivers are not. allowed to deliver ice except for coupons. Oil atjd Fertilise* Co . Laurons, s. c, May 7th, 1000. Wo oiler our IMMENSE STOCK of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Hats and Shoes nt greatly reduced prices. Wo bought these Hoods before the recent heavy advance und ?an savo you monvy if you will only give us a trial. Big Stock of Stallt 8Pai?is$j fin^ritf at Rock Bottom Pricos, Wo have something in this lino that will suit your appetite. Laurens Mercantile Company. Thk Place?Todd Building?formerly Todd & Huff's stand. The Location Marked. It is conceded by lady experts in shop ping that for White* Pique and all tho diver sified weaves in White Goods, Embroideries and Laces, quality and price considered, this is tho place to buy. Another lot sunshades just opened from 35 cts. up at W G WILSON & CO .uurons, S. 0., Juno 0, 1900. ?ill \' I! the^dfirm KENNK1>Y BEOS.? the Undertaking business at, the old sland. COKKINS, CASKETS and RORES, and HEARSE, at tho ? ~ LOWEST PRICES. A contmuanco of tho generous palrouago hitherto extended ro?>. Pectfully ?olioitod. KENNEDY BROS., Laurens, S. C.