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Full MALYEHTON. A Considerable Fund Collected and Forwarded to Uovernor Bayers? W. W. Ball oarrlod around a sub BerlplioQ list for tho Galvoston suffer ors Friday afternoon and In a short time ever a hundrod dollars was con trlbuod by the citizens. Mr- Ball for warded to Governor Bayers In tho name of the citizens of Laurons, ?107.60 Saturday morning. Thero will bo an other i'omlttanco. The list of Sub scribers will be published in Till: AD VERTISER at a later day. Meanwhile, Mr. Hall was-unable to see a number of people who will he glad to contribute. They may leave their contributions at the People's Loan and Exchange Bank, Mr. Hall boh)},' out of town for a few days. Beautiful line of rugs at O. B. Sim mons. We wish to call your attention to our big llnoof box paper and tablets. Some thing new. I'a 1 motto Drug Co. Card of Thanks. I desire lo express my gratltudo to tho people of Laurens county for the honor which they have done me in electing mo to the Sheriff's otilce. No one could more highly appreciate the friendship and confidence expressed in the honor conferred than myself. While 1 hope to personally express my appreciation as opportunity occurs, I desire now to thank my many friends fli all parts of the county for tholr ac tive etTorts in my behalf and for then1 personal vote. I am deeply impressed with tho responsibilities placed upon mo and hope to re-pay the people of Laurens county by a careful ami con scientious discharge of the duties of my office, holding ever In vlow the best Interest of tho county. i desire also desire to express pub licly my deop appreciation of the cor dial appreciation of tho cordial hos pitality extended me even by the per sonal friends and supporters of my op ponents during my canvass of the county. Yours Truly, TnOS. J. duokbtt. A Card of Thanks. Ml!. EDITOR! Please allow mo space in your paper to express my thanks to tho 1<ind people Of Laurens county for t heir generous hospitality during my lato canvass and for their handsome vote that was given me on August 28th and September 11 th. 1 feel proud of the confidence the voters of Laurens have in me and will show move fully my appreciation by my careful attention to tho oflice that the people have elected me to HU. Ohas. F. Brooks. Story of a Slave. To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst of slavery. George D. Williams, of Manchester, Mich., tells how such a slave was made free. He says: "My wife has been so helpless for five years that sho could not turn over in bed alone. Alter using two bottles of Electric Bitters she is wonderfully im prov. tl and able to do her own work." This supreme remedy for female dis easea quickly cures nervousness, sleep lessness, melancholy, headache, back ache, fainting and dizzy spells. Thlfl miracle working medicine is a god send to weak, sickly, run-down peo ple. Every bottle guaranteed. Only ">0 cents. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. REPORT OF THt. CONDITION Ot-' THE NATIONAL BANK OF LAURENS, At Laurens, in the State of South Car olina, at the Close of Business, September 5th, 11)00. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, ?583,06251 Overdrafts, secured "11 60 U.S. Bonds to secure circula tion, 10,000 00 Premiums on U. S Bonds, 740 00 Stocks, securities, etc. 8,516 52 .Hanking-house, furniture, ami llxtures, 8,991 65 Othor real estate owned, 4,082 60 Duo from National Ranks (not ReBerve Agents) ?ft 23 Due from approved reserve agents 388 85 Cheeks and other cash items, 291 53 Notes of other National Ranks, 845 00 Fractional paper ourrenoy, nickels, and cents, 151 n'J Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Specie, 5,517 15 Lofral-tender notes, 525 00 0,072 15 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circulation,) 800 00 Total, $127,011 63 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, $ 03,000 00 Sin plus fund, 12,600 00 Undivided profits, less expen ses and taxes paid, 746 11 National Rank notes outstand ing, 11.210 <K) Rue to othor National Ranks, 2,680 32 Rue to stato Ranks and Ran kers, 93 26 Dividends unpaid, 224 00 Individual deposits subjoct to check, 16,331 71 Time certificates of deposit, 0,125 03 Rills payable, 8,000 00 Total, $127,011 63 STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA, I County op Laurens. f I, Jno. Aug. Barksdnle, Cashier, ol the above named bank, do solomnly swear that tho above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and boliol. John Aim. ILvuksoai.h, Cashier subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 14th day of September 1000. John F. Boi.t, c*. o. c. P Correct, Attest: JNO. A. BARKSDALE, it. F. POSEY, !? Directors. T. H. TODR, E1 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT of SOUTH CAROLINA. In the Matter of E. Si I greaves, Bank rupt.?Notice of Application for Dis charge. To all creditors and persons otherwise interested in the bankrupt estate of E. Sitgrcaves: Take notice that the said E. Sit greaves has applied to tho United States District Court for tho District of South Carolina for a discharge from all his provable debts and that said application will come on for a hearing before tho sa d Court at Greenville, South Carolina, on Oetobor 17th, h)00, at cloven A. M. C. J. C. iiutson, (Merk U. S. Court. For Sale. .".0 and 00 s aw, Hall Cotton Gins. 1 Scoflold Water Cross. 1 pair, ">2 inch French burr mills stones. 1-30 horse power, Ruruham turbine wheel. 2 tracts of land. Wm. D. S?lm van, Tumbling Shoals. NOTICE. I am ( losing-out my hoard of Jersey Cows. (16) fresh to milk. T. it DeShields, Lanford Station, S. C. NOTICE. An examination for teachers' cortifl catos will bo held at Laurena on Fri day, Oetobor 12th at 10 A. M. Teachers will take due notice thoreof and gov ern thomsolvea accordingly. J. K. Martin, County Superintendent* The Race for Sheriff. The race for sheriff last week was tho most romarkabto |X>lltical contest wagod In this county since Throe thousand und olghty throo votes wore cast. Contrary to the rule, the vote in tho second primary was larger by more than a hundred than tho vote In the first. On the one hand, MoCravy's l?>a<] In tho first was tremendous, ?1283 to 010. Tho pertinacity with which the Duokott men worked to overcome it was rc markablo. Their onergy ami pluck were wonderful. On the other hand, it was still more remarkable that Mc Oravy hold his 1,283 and Inoreasod them by more thun200. It seemed to us that live-sixths of the men who have boon locally prominent in Laun ns po'ttlcs for ton years and more were allied in an aggressive fight against Mo?rovy. The men who have been coming to county conventions from all over the county, former ttUtls ami form er conservatives, for ten years, who were not outspoken Duokott men were exceptions. Yet against all this, Mc Oravy rocolvod over 1500 votes. The majority <>f the "antis"' doubtless voted against McCravy. Nevertheless, of the throe Antl townships of l^rj, McCravy carried one, Youngs', and divided the vote evenly in another, Laurons. The race illustrated a nowalllgnmont in I,aureus politics. Mct'ravy to an un common extent was supported by tho poorer people. .\s a rule he received the VOtOS Of the small farmers and the renters. He carried tho factory vote in Laurens two to one and at the Clin ton factory box, In Capt. Duckott's home town, ran nock and nock with his opponent, Of course we are speaking generally, many poor men voted for Duckett and mail) well-to-do men voted for Mct'ravy. hut WO merely call atten tion to what prevailed in most places. This new alllgnment was largely ac cidental and we 'nope will not he per manent. We do not wish to see divis ion on any suoh lines of cleavapc. Wo call attention to these things simply bc cause they are interesting to any stu dent of politics. ("apt. Duckett, was. if anything, a more pronounced reformer than Mr. McCravy hut in spite of it re ceived most of t'ne ami strength. He is recognized by everyone as an honest, clean, brave gentleman, a Confederate veteran who did the full duty of two or three good men. He is hound to make an efficient, fair and sat isfactory sheriff, for his long and faithful services to the county and his country,he fully deserved this small reward. The time has come when.if we could have our way, no vete ran of the Confederacy, having home the cruel hardships of the war if he asks for office will he denied, provided lie is fairly competent to do its duties. There will oc fow moro of them before the people, they are going mighty fast, anil they have had to endure for South Caro lina and tin- South a thousand limes more than we younger ones wi l he called upon to hear. SheritT McCravy accepts his defeat in graceful fashion. IU' has the con sciousness of having polled more votes than any man ever did before against such diQlcultlos. The man who i tickles Hunters and Jacks runs up against tough propositions. BREWF.RTON ITEMS. Another battlo-SCarod Confederate veteran gone, from whence no traveler ever returns, i in the 20th of this month will he \ ears ago. when a noble young man just 25 years old then was on the battle-field of Chlckamauga, fighting for his Southern country ami in that struggle, during the 20th day of Sep tcmber, lost one of his legs. He came hack and lived with his relatives near where hi- was brought up, (as he never married i. until the 25th day of August MOO. when he passed from earth to heaven. He was always considered to he a very harmless man and was greatly to be pitied, as he suffered a great deal all ot his life from his wound. Not withstanding his sufferings, ho was fol lowing some honorable occupation for a living. Many a hoard which now en closes the roof of many dwellings and other buildings were made by his hands: many an aero of cotton did he hoe standing ou his orutches and ptoked many pounds of tho Ileccy staple. This same man I never thought over re ceived justice in the matter of pensions from his countrymen. However, wo will let that matter oass, as it was an over-sight. Early in the year, Gabriel H. Wil liams, (who this biography is intended for,) bocamo paralyzed and was una ble to pet up only as he was helped and on the 25th day of August last passed away at his brother-in-law, William l)odson's,near Austin's,Lauronscounty, S. C. His body was borne to the gravo in Poplar Springs cemetery by old Confederate veterans and interred to wait till the groat resurrection morn, i Vace to his ashes. Uncle Gabe as he was commonly called was ahout 02 years old at his death. Dave Cooper's residence on GllS Hulf's plantation was struck by lightning on the 20th ?>t August. The top of tho chimney was knocked oil, a few shin pies and some of tho weather-boarding torn oil'. Not ono of the family was hurt. Provldentally the family was all in bed. The only life lost by the bolt was a dog under the house. Prof. It P Fleming, of Greenwood, came up on tiie 31st of August on busi des. and returned on the 6th inst. The Prof, will always he a welcome visltOl to cur midst. On the 12th ho went do> n to Boykln to take charge of a nine months' school. The tent mooting at Wood's Grove, near Mt. Bethel, dosed on Tuesday, the4th Inst., ami ten candidates wero immersed in the waters of the Reedy, just at the head of the Loop; Shoals, by Revs. Todd and Codding. A beau tiful and very impressive sceno it was ?buried with Christ In baptism. The Browerton school is without a teacher so far. Applications arc in or der and will bo considorod with duo courtesy. Mrs Polly Books has roturnod from a loop visit to Williamston. .lohn Heeks has been sowing oats to meet out tho short corn crop. Tho pinners are making preparations to put the lloocy staple in pood shape for market. Some few bales already pinned and sellinp at 10J cents per pound ut ffonea Path and Donalds, I low ahout Laurons? Our neighbor, Hon. G. P. Smith loft for Laurons on the 12t h inst, to work in the Cotton Mill store on factory Hill. Our loss will bo Laurons' pain. Tho 2nd Primary passed off quietly each candidate for the different of flcos receiving a respectful voto at Hreworton. Oalhoun Hooks left for Clemson Col? lepe. Tuesday the llth inst., in com pany with Robt. Henderson, of Mt. Gallagher. May they both have a happy and prosperous time at Clemson. We admire Editor Parrott's sympa thy for the work animals, but if ovcry man should he arrested who hitches Iiis horse at Laurens in the sun you would drive the majority of the people who now po there away from the fact that there are no accommodations for the horse made. We have either to hitch in tho sun or not hitch at all. Hope that tho Editor will see to it that the merchants will pive us bettor aoeo modations in that matter, _On Dit. All staplo goods at lowost prices?all boupiit boforo the rise in cotton. O. B. Simmons. Call and got 10 ets worth of our now extract 1'alo Alto Pink. If after using it is not satisfactory will refund money. Tis delightful. Palmetto Drug Co. The nowont things out In men's and boys' hats at O. B. Simmons. The latest out in Gont's fancy hose, shirts, ties and suspenders. O. B, Simmons. FACTS PERSONAL AM) BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. He sure and como to the fair. Field's minstrels will he here during tho fair. Laurons ware-houses are doing a good business. I)r I'. B. Connor is at home again af ter a short vacation. President Lucas, of the cotton mills, lias returned from Ashville. W. W. Hall has gone on a living busi ness visit to Florida. Mrs. L. N. Boyd has returned from Cross Hill. Mr. David T. Copeland, of Jacks Township, was in the city Monthly. Miss Swink, of Woodruff, is visiting Mrs. Habb, on Main Street. Miss .(ones, of Cartersville. Ca,, is visiting Mr. \\ . X. Wright's family. Dr. Rolfe Hughes has purchased the Vance property on East llarpor street. Mr. D. C. Durham, of Greenville, was in the city last week. Mr. C C. Featherstone has recov COvered from a slight indisposition. Miss Pearl Sullivan has returned from a visit to Tumbling Shoals. Miss Lucy Ladshaw, of Pacolot, win) has been visiting Miss Meta Sullivan has roturned home. Miss Nannie May Wright has re turned from a visit to friends at Green ville. Dr. and Mrs. 13. II. Lucas arc visit ing their sons, Capt. W. E. Lucas and Mr. C. L. Lucas. Don't forget that we have the besl cotton market in the South. That fact was established fully last soason Main street is a lively boulevard in lhe afternoons. The young- men witli their fast horses make It gay. Mr. N. R. Dial attended the meeting of the state executive committee in Co lumbia last week. Tho city schools opened Monday with a lino attendance. The out-look is for a prosperous year. Mrs. Lldle Darlington delightfully entertained the card club last Thurs day evening. Mr. Henry T. .Jones and son Hugh left Thursday last for their home near Rome, Ga. Hugh will return. Hon. R. W. Nichols bad the misfor ture this week of having Iiis hand very badly cut in a cotton gin. J. Willie Jones, Jr.. came down from Greenville Saturday and spent Sunday with his father's family. Miss Katharine Jones left Monday for Eufaula, Ala , where she will as sist her brother, Thos. F ., in College work. Misses Bessie Barnett. Rosa Leo Bur ton and Dorcas Calmes loft on yester day for Rook Hill, where they will en ter Winthrop College. Prof. Joseph Holmen, state goologist of North Carolina, is visiting in Lau rens, his native heath. He is always a welcome visitor here. Mr. Walter S. Gray, of Woodruff, was in the city Saturday. Mr. Gray ought not to be a visitor here ? he ought to live here. The factory store will have its open ing on the *2?tth and there will be a magnificent display of merchandise.? All tho ladies in tho county should be thore. The furniture factory is running beautifully now and line suits arc being rapidly turned out. President Wilke.-> has dono remarkably well in getting this enterprise on its feet so quickly. A report comes from Greenville that twenty of the up-country cot ion mills, spinners of coarse fabrics, will run on snort time on account of the high price of cotton and the low price of cloth. Misses Meta Sullivan, Louise Rtehoy, Bessie Todd, Emma Hudgens, Marie gene and Llllotte Cainc and Willie Jonos will leavo for Converse College on Saturday. Representative Stevenson, of Che re .v, a candidate for speaker and an able man, was in the city last week. He is a splendid man. but should retain the leadership on the floor while the speakorship goes to Weston. Mrs. Dorcas Shell and Miss Gcna, v?''1 leavo for Texas at an early day to ma*e their home with Mrs. Shell's eldest son. Mr. Thomas Downey will occupy the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Shell. Mr. James H. Machen, of Princeton, has been appointed after a competitive examination to a scholarship in the South Carolina College This scholar ship is awarded by the alumni of the College. Col. Wharton was in the city Satur day. The vote of Charleston and Spar tanburg elected Col. Wharton. Char leston deservos well at his hands and he should sco that a new union depot, is built for tho town. The influence of the Charleston Post had much to do with his Charleston vote. And the Spartanburg Herald, edited by Gar llngton, a Laurens man did splendid work for him in tho powerful empire of Spartanburg. Many relatives in Laurens are de lighted at the election of Lewis Dor rob, a son of tho late Dr. .lohn Dorroh, to the house of representatives from Greenvillo county. He is a youngster of character, independence and unusual ability. We recall an article or two that ho wroto for tho Greenville Xews sevoral years ago which manifested this trait in a marked degree and wo know that Greenvillo county has dono well in olectlng him. Miss Rosa Elmore, of Columbia, is teaching in tho city schools for a few weoks for the accommodation of her friend, Miss Porrin Farrow, and is the guest of Mrs. S. S. Farrow. Miss 131 more is ono of the best known and most successful toachors In the Statt!. She is a daughter of Senator Frank Elmore, who succeeded Sonator John C. Cal horn) and was tho distinguished presi dent of tho state bank of South Caro lina for many yours a financial institu tion without peer in its day in I lie United States. Senator Elmore was a native of Laurens county Und was pro bably the most distinguished citizen that the county ever gave to the slate and nation. A Homicide. Last Wednesday afternoon Jell' Tur ner shot and killod Newton Irby in n Held bolonging to Mr. J. W. Jones, in the Somborn part, of tho city. No body saw tho deed, but it is un derstood that Turner after Bhootlng frbj made an effort to conceal the body. Turner then fled and is sti'l at largo The quarrel is said tO have been over tho right of Irby to cut grass on the property, Turner claiming that he had control ovor it. Tho verdict of the coroner's jury was in accordance with tho facts above statod. fixing the re sponsibility for tho killing on Turner. Evorj one ?'i tho 1,351,150 people In s. ('. to-day 'our guess) should got n TOOTH BRUSH from us. It was so hard to find a good one thai IVO havo had made for vis a lot branded L. D. Co. and each one of those wo guarantee to ho pood and stay pood or your money given back. Price 25 cents each. Try one. The Laurens Drug Co. 1 "'igpists 'Phono 76 (ioods delivered. FERTILIZERS. 1 will keep on hand a full supply of Acid and Anunonaitod fertilizers for the fall trade. Will also pay the high est price for your cotton seed. Aug. Huff. Sept. 10th 1000.?3t. Those morninps are too warm and you are in need of one of our Wickless nine flame Stove. S. M. .v E. II. Wilkes & Co. FOR SALE. Mr. .1. If. Garrison's place, <m Parley Avenue, ('() of a mile from public square, ahout 700 feet frontapc on far ley Avenue. Good homo, well and im provements, fine level hind, ideal nlace for truck farming. Highest and most healthy section of the city. Terms reasonable. Address, .1. II. GARRISON, Grav Court, S. C. Sept. 17.-tf. NOTICE I will sell to the highost bidder on salosday In Octobor next, one lot con taining one and one-fourth acres in the town of Laurons, fronting Harper and Sullivan street, lying in front of Mrs. R. M. Caine's. Terms of sale -Cash. Will sell at private sale. Aug. Huff. Sept. loth moo?3t. Sett lenient of Estate. The estate Ol W. C. Madden will he sottled in the Probato office for Laurons county and the Administrator will de mand'his discharpo October 0th. 1000. All persons having claims against the estate will present to the undersigned on or before that day dulv proven. JOHN P. BOLT, Administrator. Sept. lsf, 1000 It Spectacles. Don't throw them away he cause they arc broken. Per haps it will take but little money to make them as good as new again. If your watch docs not keep time take it to W. A. JOHNSON, Laurons, S. C. NOTICE. We will let to tho lowost bidder, tho Building of a Bridge, at tho Stoddard old mill forden September 1th., 1000. R P. A PAIR, Supervisor L. C fXll 1900 * A Dollar saved is ;i Dollar made, and there is no easier way for you to accomplish this than by buying your wants from vis. We have over $30,000.00 in Dry Goods, Fin s, Capes, Jackets, Millinery, Notions, Shoes, Clothing and Gents1 Furnishings. Our line ol IDress Goods is by odds the largest ever brought to this market and is composed of all the latest Silk and Woolen Fabrics, and we will guarantee our prices to be as Low as the Lowest. In Furs, Capes and Jackets we have a liuc of the newest things out?bought below the market value, and those who are interested in new Raps for Winter will save money by inspecting our line before buying. lylillifjery ^ejpaftrperjt. In this Department we have all the latest things in street hats, all the new shades, the new shapes, new trimmings in the richest colors in Silks, Velvets and Fancy Feathers. All at the very Lowest Prices. Corsets, Underwear, etc., in nil grades from the cheapest to the best. fHi 119 ? 1-1'efHl IE? ftfrfllH/ is immense. We have Ladies and Children's shoes in all grades, and can tJr vUr Ii "drUJIii 5? 1 \J ?\ give you the best $1.00 shoes on the Market. Inline have the famous Zeigler Bros., and those who have worn them will bear us out that there are none better made?every pair warranted. We sell the Bay State for men and hoys from brogans to the very best grades, and we want to impress upon you to gei our prices In lore buying. i#?&ft Hfc^r)A ^r uaVi> Pul m il complete line of _ ^^^^?$J2&? *^ Ready-made Clothing in all grades. We have all the nobby shapes and the new colors in men and boy's hats. We have the latest things in tics, shirts, suspenders, fancy hosiery, and everything in an up-to-date Furnishing store. Our aim is to sell goods and in order to do this we have marked our goods at right prices, and we will not be undersold. Qli'M'ml * * Rant's * I 0? jo. m * FIRST ANNUAL DISPLAY * The Laurens County Agricultural and Mechanical Association ^g.TQ BE HELD AT ?k, Laurens, S. C, October 4th and 5th 1900. Exhibits of all kinds solicited, Good Half Mile Track and Crrand Stand. Free Street Parades and Trade Display. tf-SSF" Tho homes of Laurens will be open to entertain all who can come. fWF" For Premium List and other information apply to Secretary, Box 12, Laurons, S. <'. Lowell lias truthfully said, "Earth's noblest Illing, a Woman Perfected.5 Now we do not propose to undertake this job, but WO intend to help them. Why should a woman have to fret and worry over a Sowing Machine, and prick her linger with a needle every three minutes? NOW Mere is uirjere We fyleai? to HELP We have added an annex to our store which is Ninety foot long, and wo will till this wit h Ladies Ready-to-Wear Garments ,._?^ Stiits, Skirts, WTajps, Waists, and a full lino of Hosiery, Corsots, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Towels, Quilts and Underwoar. We hav secured the sorvicos of a Lady who knows tho business and she will soon arrive from New York. davi Laurens, S. C. i ^JfFroljrht Pald{lk ?: f on $10.00 # [p Jl i Purchases. # I fltaska Refrigerator ONLY ,v_- . $11.35 7 LS Laurons, rf. ICE, ICE? Tho Oil and Fertilizer Co. will deliver pure Ico mado from Artesian water as following rates: 4,000 Iba Book, 200 lbs u day, $10.00 2.*>cis ?2.000 lbs Book. 100 lbs a day, 0.00 30c1 l,ooo lbs Book, 60 lbs a day, 3.60?36cts 500 lbs Book, 25 lbs a day, 2.60?lOct 200 lbs Book, 10 lbs a day, 1.00 60c( per Hundred, 50ctS per day per Hundred, 30otS por day per Hundred, 17$e. per day por Hundred, lOotS per day per Hundred, 5ots per day fimW* Seoure coupon l>ook at once, as drivers aro not allowod to deliver ico except for coupons. Oil afjcl Fertilizer Co. Laurous, S. C, May 7th, 1000. Wo oiler our IMMKNSK STOCK <,i Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Hats and Shoes at greatly reduced prices. Wo bought those Goods boforo the recent heavy advance and can save you monvy if you will only give us a trial, big, Stock of at Rock Bottom Prices. We have something in tliiH lino that will suit your appotito. Laurens Mercantile Company? The Plage?Todi> BUILDING?formerly Todd <St Hull's stand.