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THE ADVERTISER. Subscription Price-12 Months, $1.50 Payable In Advance. B. W. ball, Ldltor. Rates for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad vertisements, per Hquarc, one inser tion, $1.00: each subsequent Insertion, 50 couts. Liberal reduction made for large Advertisements. w. w. Ball, 1 'ronrlctor. LAUBENHi S. C, OCT. 24? 1?UU. Campaign Apathy. The Oroonville News bus: written despairingly of the apathy pervading the demoefaey of South Carolina in the Bryan and Stevenson campaign. The News lunches the fact that only (200.00 has boon paid to the Bryan Na tional Committee, Probably Tillman ns a canvasser gets $2,000. We must agree with the News that the thing has a rather had odor. The office hold ers in tho counties counties, get, say, four hundred thousand doll.vrs, then the State House oHlcers. Judges, Supreme Court Judges, S'.i't'eitors, etc . another hundred thousand. Senator Tillman only asU<..' for $4*000. The Democratic office-holders of the State should have raised it for Col. Jones in a few minutes. There is some excuse, howoveh for the apathy. Really there is interest for Bryan ami Adlai. Hut there is no light on in our neighbor hood. We are live hundred miles from the huzzah, the shont, tho rush ami the charge ami it is difficult to appreciate from reading the cold dispatches that the world is ablaze North, South, Mast ami West of us. However the younger gen eration ought to have a little education and training, they may neotl it some day, and a few torch light processions might be instituted. There is an emi nent instance of getting In training in time of peace. In Longstreet's Georgia Scenes the hero riding the road in a secluded part of the highway, heard a mighty BCUtlle proceeding In the forest ?"give it to him, under the 6th rib, there you had him, biff his gizzard, mi? his mug, nuff, calf rope, take him off1 and all in a half dozen voices. Thinking an awful battle proceeding and riding aside to investigate, a soli tary combatant was found on his knees in the act of gouging out the j eyes of an imaginary antagonist, acting all the parts, "just to see how he could have fontin preparation for the next muster day. *nd just so we Should have answered the cry for help, have shown some concern, if for no other reason than to have part and parcel In tho vic tory when it comes tin the night of Nov. Oth III (tie Clouds. There is more or less of doubt and speculation in all elections. What ten millions of people are going to do on the 0th of November is big guessing. Hryan'B tour of Now York, ending at Buffalo on the I.akoa was a grand Car nival. He Is now lighting his way home through the middle West. The situation is this: If Bryan carries In diana, Illinois and Michigan, mighty ln'ddlo States, he wins out. Without these States and the States for him in '00 lie must capture New York, with her 3d votes, West V irginia and Mary land. So the matter is In the clouds? wo must be "calm" and wait events. Sir Hoger De ('overly when pushed for an answer always dodged with" much might be. said on both sides of the question." So with the wise squire when Bill Stallions and Bob Durham, two Georgia bullies, were brought to gether by Ransey Snillie, on a Georgy C. H. Square We look for a landslide for Bryan and hope he will win, but If ho fails wo can tough it out for four more years, as we have done in tho past. # * A careful politician keeps a scrap book where all that escapes the other follow Is carefully storod away for use at a convenient sec son. livery farmer should keep a scrap book. There are hundreds of valuable articles and re ceipts that ought to be preserved for handy use and the papers are cumber some tt> keep. Cut all stich and paste Or pin in a blank book, taking care to index the subjects with reference to the pages Assay.Colic?page?Founder page ami sofortb. A little book-keep ing will athl considerable to the com fort of the farm. ? # Hon. W. L. Wilson, President of Washington and Lee University, died suddenly on Thursday last. He had served in Congress from West Vir ginia, was author of the Wilson Tariff Act, and served as Post-Master Gen eral in Cleveland's Cabinet. He was an able man, evenly balanced, and will pass Into history as one of the purest men and statesmen this country has produced. ##? Get out your Registration ticket at once and have it ready for the 6th of November. You can't vote without it and remember what The Advertiser said last week, if the?Publicans and sinners beat us and have a comfortable majority in the next Congress they are sure to attempt to reduce our repre sentation. They have a candidate In every District In this State, Pointer, of Spartanburg, tho candidate from this District. There is no use to vote early, late and often, but vote. * * * It is rumored that Germany and Groat Britain have formed an Alliance and will oppose Russia and Franco In any scheme to partition China. I'ncle Sam will likely be a silent partner with Britain. Japan Is the other doubtful factor. If Japan should join these, with their naval reeorves, thoy may dictate terms to the world and avoid a general world war. * * Nobody knows where the pivotal point ;s. One dav it is New York? ??the next the middle West The muddle is extremely nebulous. # ? The betting is still at 3 to 1 in favor of McKinley. But the favorite nag is as often beaten as otherwise. * m- * * Tho coal troubles in Pennsylvania arc still unsettled. ci tn:s blood hhson. Scrofula, I'leers, Old Sores, Bono Pains Tlinl Treatment Free. First, second or third stages pos itively cured by taking B. B. B. (Bo tanic Blood Balm.) Blood Balm kills or destroys the Syphilitic Poison in the Blood and expels it from the system, making a perfect curt!. Have you sore throat, pimples, copper colored spots, old festering eating sores, ulcers, swel ings, scrofula, itching skin, aches and pains in bones or Joints, sore mouth or falling hair/ Then Botanic Blood Balm will he;-.! every sow, stop the aches and ,nako the blodd Pure and Rich and give the rich glow of health to tho skin. Over 3,000 testimonials of cures. B. B. B. thoroughly tested 30 years. Drt g stores $ 1.00 "Trial treat ment of B. B. B. free by writing Blood Balm Co , Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice givon. Don't despair of a cure as B. B. B, eu os when all olso fails. Wanted: Local or travoling sales man to soli our oib', Greases, Paint?, White Lead, Petrolatum, on commis sion or salary exclusively, or as a side lino. Penn Petrolatum Co., Oil Refiners, Coraopulls, Pa. For Election Managers. Boxes for tho general oleotlon aro being prepared. There are nlno boxes for each polling place. Manager?, Federal and Stato are ex pected to be here on or by the 2d of November and got them together with all papors connected with the election Managors should remembor that nine boxes aro a big buggy load, and come prepared accordingly. The Teachers Meet. Editor Advertiser: Tho I.aureus County Teachers' Asso ciation, met at Laurens, Saturday, Oct. 20, President J. B. Watkins in the chair. Tho Seorotary being absent, I'rof. W. P. Culbertson was appointed to act pro torn. Tho first subject for discussion was tho Purpose aud Importance of Organ ization. In the absence of tho ap pointee, sevora' members made short ta'ks, ottering some valuable sugges tions, in regard to tho im|K)rtanco of prompt and regular attendance by all teachers, and the kind of programs which aro most interesting asd ?oneli cial. A unanimous sontimont seemed to pneraff that teaohors must maintain their mutual instruction and benefit, if they would keep pace with tho educa tional demands of the county. Then came the consideration of the (piostion, Is Bread-winning tho Chief Aim in Education? Miss Bessie Hud Kens read a very po'nted and interest ing paper, taking tho |>osition that, while bread-winning should receive some consideration, tt is only secondary or incidentmI. That education reaches beyond this selfish end and alms at the preparation of the child for a higher life of genuine joy and usefulness. This posit ion was endorsed by all members who followed in the discussion. The Association then elected th- fol lowing officers for the ensuing year by acclamation: President, Prof. J. A. Madden; Vico President, Prof. J. B. Watkins; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Bessie Hudgons. The President appointed Prof. VV. P. Culbertson and Miss Mamie " lardy, who, with the Vice President, as ex-officlo chairman, constitute the Kxoeutive Committee. After transacting somo other busi ness of minor importance tho Associa tion adjourned to meet again on Sativ day, Nov. 10, 1000. W. P. ClJI.hkrtson, Sec. pro torn. Other papers copy. ' Catarrh Cannot bo Cured With local applications as thoy can not reach the eeat of tho disease. Ca tarrh is a blood or constitutional dis ease, and in order to euro It you must take Internal remedies. Hall's Ca tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous -iurfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this coun try, and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the be9t blood puritierp, acting directly on tho mucous sur faces . The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results In curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY A- CO., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills are tho best. NOTICE OF Federal Election FOB PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AND REPRESENTATIVES IN THE 57th CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. State of South Carolina, ) County of Laurens. \ NOTICE is hereby given that an elec tion will be hold at tho several precincts established by law in Laurons County, <m Tuesday, November 0th, 1900. for nine Presidential Electors, anil for a Roi reSentative in Fifty-seventh Cong ess of the United States, Fourth Con gressional District. Polls at each vot ing precinct will be opened at 7 o'clock a. m. and close at 4 o'clock p. m. The following named persons have been ap pointed MAN AC KItS OK election: Laurens Township? Laurens C. II. Box?Clarence Gray, John A Madden, Tom Downey. Hunter Township? Clinton?G A Miller, W V Montjoy, .1 T Robertson. II<>pcwcll?J L Crawford, J J Young, J L Dicard. Mountv^illc?R T Dunlap, J Laurens Buyd, A J Smith, .lacks Township? Sardis?S W Dccn, J II Hayncs, W C Kay. Souflletown Township? Langston's Church ? J W Blakely, vVilliam Myers, John Pulley. Ora?J Y Bryson, L N Ferguson, R I. Smith. Young's Township? Pleasant Mound?O F Cox, Jerry Putman, W L Burnslde, Young's Store?C R Wallace, F B Martin, vVill Bobo. Parson's Store?W P Coker, Riley Phelpps, John Cook. Dials Township? Power?A S Owings, V A White, Will Peden. Crny Court?W II Barksdale, 0 B Brooks, E T Shell. Dials Church?J R Hellams, A C Owings, J H Curry. Shi loh?H S Wallace, L S Bolt, Paul Willis. Woodville?S O Babb, W F Mcdlock, L A. Armstrong. Sullivan's Township Tumbling Shoals?A 1) Mitchell, James Crawford, J C Gambroll. Brcwcrton?J II Crano, J B Davis, J A Wood. Waterloo Township? Daniel Store?J E Goddard, Lafay ette Cooper, .1 0 Martin. Tip Top?E It Anderson, J A Smith, Sam Puckctt. Mount Pleasant?G M Moore, Pat Madden, J W Fowlor. Waterloo?J M Pcarcc, J E Hender son, J 0 Smith. Ekom? John R Boyd, L C Culbert son, W Ii Torry. Cross Hill Township? Cros* Hill?R D Nance, David Black, K G Crisp. Tho ballot boxes in tho precincts must be so located as to be in view of pernons outsido tho polling place during the timo of the election. A space or en closure separate and distinct from that used by the managers of tho State elec tion must be railed off or otherwise pro vided at eacli precinct, under direction of tho undersigned, But one voter mu t bo allowed to enter any voting place at a time, and no ono except the managers must bo allowed to speak to tho voter while in the voting place cast ing his vote. For further instruction see notice of Commisionors of State election. . One of the managors at each precinct named above must call upon tho Board of Commiaioners for the Federal elec tion at Laurens Court Housoon Friday, November 2d, to receivo ballot boxei>, pol! lists and instructions, and to be qualified. G. P. SMITH, A. ?. OWINGS, R. J. COPELAND, Commissioners of Federal Election. October lb,' 1900. Robbed the (Irare. A startling Incident of which Mr. John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was tho subject, is narrated hv him as follows: '1 was in u most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow,eyes sunken, tonguo coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given mo up. For tuatoly a friend advised trying 'Hlec trlc Bittern,' and to my groat joy and surprise tho first bottle made a de cided Improvement. I contlnuod their use for three week*, and am now 11 well man. I know they saved my life and robbed the grave of another vic tim." No one should fall to try them. Only 50 conts. Guaranteed, at The I.aureus Drug Co. NOTICE of ELECTION FOR STATE AND COUNTY OFFI CERS AND FOR AMENDMENTS TO STATE CONSTITUTION. State op South Carolina, [ County or Laukkfs. J NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will he held at the several precincts established by law in Laiuons County on Tuesday, Novem ber 6tb, looo, for the following offices, to wit: Governor, Lleutonant-Governor, Sec retary of State, Attorney < lenera1, Comp troller General, Adjutant and Inspector General, State Superintendent of Indu ration, one Railroad ConimioHioner, one Circuit Solicitor, one Senator, three Representatives in the General Assem bly, Supervisor, Sheriff*. Clerk of Court, Coroner, County Superintendent of Ed ucation . Pursuant to the Constitution of South Carolina, and the terms of Joint Uo folutlona Nos. 340 and .'111, approved Feb. 10th, A. D. 1000, (Acts of South Carolina, pp 570 and 671,) an election will also be held at tho same time and place for amendments to tho Constitu tion of South Carolina, as follows: Amend Section 7, of Article VIII, of the Constitution of South Carolina, as follow?: Add at tho end thereof the following words; "Provided that the limitations imposed by this Section and by Section ?">, Article IV, of this Constitution shall not apply to bonded indebtedness Incurred by the cities of Columbia, Hook Ulli, Charleston and Florence, where the proceeds of said tionds are applied solely for tho pur chase, establishment, maintenance or increase of water works plants or sewer age system, and by the cityol George town when the proceeds of said Bonds are applied solely lor the purchase, establishment, maintainance or in crease of water works plants, sewer age system, gas and electric lights plan's, where the entiro revenue aris ing from the operation of such plants or systems shall he dovoted solely and exclusively to the maintenance and operation of the same and where tho question of Incurring such indebted ness is submitted to the freeholders and qualified voters of such municipal ity, as provided in tho Constitution, upon the question of other bonded In debtedness " Amend the Constitution of South Carolina by adding theroto the follow ing to bo known as "Article 1 of Amendments to tho Constitution:" "Tho General Assembly shall provide by law for tho condemnation, through proper ofticJal channels of all lands, necessary for tho proper drainage of the swamp and low lands of this State: and shall provide for tho equitable assessments of all lands so drained, for tho purpose of paying tho expenses of such condemnation and drainage." The said amendments shall bo sub mitted in such a manner that the olec tors qualified to voto for members of the House of Representatives shall voto for or against each of such amend ments separately. Amendments should be on separate tickets. Ballots In favor of the adop tion of an amendmcut should contain tho amendment voted upon in full, fol lowed by the word "Yes:" ballots op posed so the adoption of an amend ment should contain the amendment voted upon, followed by the word "No." MANAGERS op ELECTION! For Stato and County otlices, and for Amendments to State Constitution, to wit: Laurens C. H.?J W Thompson, ii W Anderson, .1 B Brooks. huntkh's TOWNSHIP. Clinton?T B Owings, WP Murphy, G O Smith. Hopewell ? G C Hopkins, llaync Workman, J H Williams. Mountville?M B Crisp,Hogan Motes, John Grant. jack's township. Sardis?J W C Bell, P M Pitts, P E Ferguson. SCOPFLETOWN TOWNSHIP. Langston's church SM Donnon, J I* Dil lard, W B Clark. Ora?R II Fleming, II M Hunter, W B Herman. YOUNGS' TOWNSHIP. Pleasant. Mound ? VV II Drummond, J A Fowler, J H Johnson. Youngs' Store?W T Dorroh, W W Wallace, John J Kiddle. Parson's Store -Henry Pryor, Sea bron Parks, B F. Leonard. dials' TOWNSHIP. Powor?H G Curry, Will Stewart, James Curry. Gray Court?.1 N Leak, C L Owings, II F Tumblin. Dials' church W R Harris, W A Kopp, Morgan Gwinn. Shiloh?J H Wolff, Wlster Simpson, Pinknev Heliums. Woodville?John Curry, Willis Pot man, Laurens Babb. sullivan's TOWNSHIP. Tumbling Shoals W A Baldwin, W D Sullivan, J M Wood. Browcrton ?Jeff Jonos, WI Freeman, W S Knight. WATERl<)() townsh11?. Tip Top W J Anderson, A W Sims, W A Anderson. Daniel's Store J I. Jones, B L Hen derson, W W Coopor. Mount Pleasant J 0 Williams, W W Fowler, W I Miller. Waterloo?lion Anderson, W II Cul bortson, Thos. J. Coleman. P.kom?Y G Cooper, A B Colbert son, M F, MeDaniel, Jr. CROS8 hill TOWNSHIP, Cross Hill?W B Fuller. B Goodman, Tuck Madden. On the day of election the managors must organl/.o by the olection of a Chairman and a Clork. Tho Constitu tional oath must bo taken by oach manager beforo ho can act, and also by tho Clork. Tho Chairman elected is empowered to administer oath.-. The managors havo the powor to fill a vacancy, and if none of the managers attend, tho citizens can appoint from among tho qualified votors tho mana gors, who, aftor being duly sworn, can conduct tho olection. At the close of tho election the mana gers and clerk must proceod publicly to open tho ballot boxes and count the ballots thorein, and continue without adjournment until tho samo la com pleted, and make a statement of tho result for each ofnei and sign the same. Within threo daya thcroaftor, tho Chairman of the Hoard, or somo ono designated by the Board, must deliver to tho Commissioners of Kloctlon tho poll list, the boxes containing tho bal lots and written statements of the re sults of the election. One of tho above named managers at oanh prooinct must call upon tho Hoard of Commissioners for tho State Elec tion at Lfturens on Friday, Novombor 2, 1000, to rocelvo ballots boxes, i>oll lists and instructions and to ho quail nod. J. O. MoDANlEL, A.Y.THOMPSON, J. E. BOY I), Commissioners State ttleettea/ Second Time on Earth No Bo . Nor Carbuncles Now ?A Good Blood Modlclno. " I became convinced of the merit of Hood's Sarsaparille when I took it myself as a blood purifier. So, when my husband had boils and carbuncle- I urged him to take Hood's and the re sult was that when he had used but one bottle 'ho boils had nearly all dis appeared, lie continued the use of the medicine and after taking two bottles he \ as completely cured, and, as he expressed it, felt as if he was on earth for tho second time. lie has never had any bolls since. We take Hood's as spring medicine ami gladly recommend it." Mus. A. E. Stays . Yonkors, JS. Y. Scrofula from Birth. " I have fouud Hood's to be the greatest blood purifier I ever took, ami I have tried many medicines. I was a sufferer with scrofula from birth. My eyes wore so badly affected I would be almost blind for a week at a time. My neck began to swell so that 1 could not broathe freely. Medicines failed to do me any good until 1 began taking Hood's Sarsa parille. Today I have excellent health and my eyes give me very litt 1 ? trouble! I ?wo it all to Hood's, which I recommend to ail suffering from any disease of the blood." Miss KkTTIF McGuiRE, Silver Creek, Ky. That Tired Fooling. ? I cannot saj' too much for Hood' Sarsaparilla as a remedy for that tire and worn out feeling one has in the spring. As a strongth builder and appetite creator it has no equal." Mus. L. B. Woodard, 28o Ballou Strcot, Woonsockot, R. 1. Hood's is Peculiar to Itself. FREE PRIZES FOE HEIGHT PEOPLE If 800 Cats Can Kill 800 Kais in 800 Bays, How Many Cats Will it Take to Kill 100 Bats In 100 Bays.' Can you solve tho problem'.-' II so, you will win a prize. Do not send any money with your answer, but send name ami correct address, ami by re turn mail a beautiful prize will be sent you free. A-> our object In giving away thoso premiums is to attract attention to. ami increase the circulation of our popular Magazine, wo request you w hen you receive your prize to show it to as many of your friends as possible. We want large lists of readers in every neighborhood, and are going to oil >r many handsome prizes to secure thot i. Among the prizes wo are olToring $250 in ??ash and many articles of silver ware. Full particulars of the awarding of theso prizes will be sent you with your prize for answering the above problem. Address, with stamp lor re ply. CHICAGO lb ?USEHOLD GUEST, Chicago, it.t.. NOTICE ?OK? County Treasurer. The County Treasurer's Hooks will l)o open lor the collection of Stato, County and Commutation Road Taxes for fiscal year 1900 at tho Treasurer's office from Octo ber loth to December 31st, 1000. All persons owing property or paying taxes for others in more than ouo Township aro requested to call for receipts in each Town ship in which they live. This is important as additional cost and penalty may not be attached. Prompt attention will bo given those who wisli to pay their taxes through tho mail by chocks, money orders, etc. Don't forgot to stamp checks. Persons Bond ing in lists of names to bo taken olt are urged to send in early as the Troasuror is very busy during tho month of December. Tax Levy is as follows: For State purposes, - - - 5 mills For Constitutional School Tax, - - - - ) mills For Ordinary County Tax, 2 { mills For Interest on Railroad Bonds, - - - H mills For past indebtedness, - - \ mill Total County and State, - 14 mills Extra Tax for Laurens City Graded School, - )\ mills Fxtra Tax Fountain Inn Special School, - 4 mills Fxtra Waterloo Special School, - - - 2 mills Cross Mill Special School, - - J mills For Sullivan Township 1 Mill extra for Attornoys foe on Rail road, making a total for this Township 15 Mills. All able-bodied malo citizens botweon the ages of 21 and (50 years aro liable to pay n poll tax of $1.00: except, old soldiers who aro exempt at 5O years of age. Com mutation Road Tax $1.50 in lieu of working tho public roads to bo paid at tho time as stated above. Come early and avoid tho rush. It is said there will be no oxton sion this timo. Rospeotfully, Mkssrr Bahr, County Treasurer. Laurens, S. O, Sogt 27, I !K)0-t f. State of South Carolina, COUNTY op LAUHKNS, In Court of Common Ploas. Thomas A. Burnsido and others, Plain tiffs, against David Burnsido and others, Ilefendants. Pursuant to a decree in tho above stated ease, I will sell at Laurens C art House, South Carolina, On Sab? day in November, 1000, to the big1.est bidder, tho two following tracts of land of tho estate of Margaret '.>. Anderson, to wit: Tract No. I situate In said State and county, containing one hundred and Seventy-one and one-half (1714) acres, more or less, ami bounded by lands ol .lohn I). M. Shaw, the estate of Dr. Frank D. Coloman, and W. L. Gray. Tract No. 2, situate in said State ami county, containing 0110 hundred and ninety and one-half (1001) acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of tho es tate of Henry Fuller, Mrs. Kmma Mad den, Messer Hailoy, .lohn D. M. Shaw, Tract No. 1, and Charleston and West ern Carolina Railway Co. Plats of said tracts of land can he soon at my office. Terms: One-half of the purchase money to be paid in cash and the re mainder on a credit of twelve months, with Interest from tho day of sale, 80 cured by the bond of the purchaser or purchasers and a mortgage of the premises sold, with leave to tho pur chaser to pay the ontire bid in cash, the purchasers to pay for papers and revenue stamps, and If any purchaser fails to comply with his bid or the terms of sale the property bidolT by such pur chaser shall bo ro-sold at his or her risk on the samo or somo subsequont salosday on the same terms. John F. Holt, c, o. c# p. for L. O. 1 Oct 4th, 1?0C. OUT Pays when one has cotton to sell and much buying to do, for it moans saving LJMKS and DOLLARS, which in the aggregate represent a largo sum. Lauren* Cotton Mills Store otVers splendid opportunity for the study of values. People who find out what other buyers pay for cotton and what othor mer chants ask for goods, and then oomo here, loam that their dollars will go further, and everything that they buy is entirely reliable in quality and oorreot in style. Wo therefore invite all the people of this vicinity who want to sell right and buy right to pay a visit to THE LAUUENS COTTON MILLS STORE. D. H. WADSWORTH, Manager. Cordial Invitation IS extended to you to call at our store and inspect our EARLY PALL STOCK. DRESS (i< >ODS in all tho now shades and weaves. FLANNEL ETTES for shirt, waists, NEW HOSIERY. UNDERWERR and COR S ETS in 0. I! grades. In Millinery, all the latest shapes, new trimmings and new shades in VELVETS, SILKS and fancy Feathers. Best GOODS for the Least oney. L our motto, and we are fully propaiod to accomplish it. A earofully selected stock, bought at Right Pricks, enable us to olVer you i>xc'|?! ? al values in all line's. Every artic jold by us is sold under our guarantee as to Qual ity ami Price. Your mom j hack, if goods are not as represented. Call and b< e us whether you buy or not. THE 11 UB Under Beudella hotel. State of South Carolina, COUNTY ( >K bAURENS. prohatk court. W. J. Wells Individually and adminis trator, etc., of Aaron W?lls, de ceased. Plaint ill, against J. It. Wells, Elizabeth Dornoll, Alice Ilia, of al., Defendants. Pursuant to I e ilecroo of this Court in the above sti ted action, I will sell at Laurons, (.'. M S 0., within the legal hour.- of sale d public outcry to the highest bidde ou salesday In Novom ber 1000. be in i he f>th day of the month, the followi ig real estate: All that tract or | ,* I of land, lying, being, and siluati In Laurena county, containing Two Hundred and Twonty two (222) acres more or loss, bounded by lands of II. \V. Hall, Alice Hltt, A. M. Turner and others. 2: All that traet of land situate in said county and State, containing twenty-two acres, more or le?,?. and hounded by lands of Mary Ii. Dar nall. Ii. W. Hall and others. Terms of Sale?One-half cash, the balanoo on a credit of twelve months, with Interest on credit portion from day of sale, with leave to the purchaser to pay the on tiro bid In (.-ash: credit portion to be secured by bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premi ses sold. If the purchaser fails to com ply with the terinsof sale the premises to be ro-3old at his risk on the same or some subsequent Salesday upon the same terms. Purchaser to pay for pa pers and stamps, O c;. Thompson, J. p. i,. <:. Oct. *th, WOO It. Executor s Sale. HY vlrluro of power vested in us by the will of John Lanford, deceased, we vt ii' sell at public out cry, at Laurena c. II.. on the first Monday in November next during the legal hours of sale, the follow ing real estate of the said John Lanford: Trael No, l being a part of the Reuben (i. Hal! tract, containing Fifty-three Acres, more or less, bounded by hinds of Fowler Cox, Dr. James A. Martin and Tracts No. '2 and 3. Also, Trael No. 2 Containing Sev enty Acres, more or less, bounded by binds of Mr". Putman, estate of W. M. Hunter and Tracts No. I and 2. Tract No. :> Containing Seventy three Acres, more or less, bounded by binds of Perry Ourrott and Tracts No. I, - and 1. Tract No. I Containing Fifly ( ighl Acres, more or less, bounded by lands oi J. W. Fowler, J. R. Martin, estate <>f w. M. Hunter and Tract No. '?>. These tracts will then be offered as one trael, con I ai tig 2?-I acres, and should llto bid exceed the aggre gate of the bids for tho several tracta, the bidder to take tho whole, otherwise" the bidders for tho seve ral tracts take according to their bids. Terms?One-half the purchase money cash, the remainder on a credit of twelve months with in terest from date of sale secuted by bond of the purchaser and mort gage of the premises. Purchaser to pay for papers and atamps. H. W. Lanford, J, W. Lanford, Executors. FOR SALE. Mr. J. II. Garrison's place, on Farley Avenue, (t) of a mile from public sqilftro, about 100 feet frontage, on Far Icy Avenue. Good home, well and im provements. Pino level land, ideal place for truck farming. Highest and most hoalthy section of the city. Terms reasonable. Address, j, iL Garrison, Cray Court, S. 0. Sept. 17,?tf. Land Sale. I will sell at Laurena Court House, South Carolina,at publlcout-ory,within the legal hours of sale, on salesday in November, A. I). 1900, that tract of land, situate In the county of Laurens, siat'! of South Carolina,near the town Of Cross Hill, known as the 'Me Wil liams'1 tract, lately belonging to the estate of Homer L. McGowan, dc oeascd, containing Three Hundred and Three (908j Acres, more or less, and bounded by the "Homestead" tract of William McGowan, deceased, and Rocky ( reek on the Bast, by lands of Jane McSwaln and CanoCreek on the South and by lands of .1. W. Plnsott on the West. Terms: The purchaser to have the election of paying either one-third or one-half of the purchase money cash, and the remainder at 12 months time from the date of sale, with interest thereon from that time at the rate of 7 per cent per annum if one-half is paid cash, and of 8 per rent if one third is paid cash, the credit portion to lie secured by the bond of the pur chaser and his mortgage of the premi ses sold with leave to the purchaser to I p ?y his entire bid in cash. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. W . U. PAHKKR, As Kxooutor otc. of s. McGowan, Oct. loth 1900.?it. The Entering Wedge To your consideration is gen erally tho cost, though cost, should always bo relative to value to boa fair tost. Tho lumber we soil may not always bo tho cheapest in price, but it's always cheapest in tho long run, because w<> give the host value. Thoroughly kiln-dried,pro perly sawed and planed, you'll find it. "matches" well, and will l?o a life-long sourco of satisfac tion, R.H.Hudgens&Son. A Shirt SPOILED l>y mischievous boys, mud elhrowitlg lads is scarcely worse than one spoiled by poor or indifferent laundry work. Our reputation for first-class work is well known. We are doing a great deal of cleaning and pressing just now. Let us clean tip your winter suit. Hello No. 60 and our wagon will call. LAURENS LAUNDRY CO. T. K. Hudgkns, Manager HATS! H?TS1! THAT IS SOMETHING THAT IS OF INTEREST TO EVERY LADY. Wo invite every lady in this county to call and price our Hats to he convinced that this is tho place to buy. Full lino of Notions, Cloaks, Furs, Corsets, Gloves, Neckwear and everything to bo found in a ladies store. MRS. J. D. ADAMS. If) fo?iidif)?; Motise Every item counts. Consult us and get tho best Nails, Hinges, and all Hardware at the Lowest Figures that they can hr furnished. Our line of Farm Implements, Tools, Chains, Locks, Wire for Fencing, 11orseshoes and all kinds of Hardware ate full and UP-TO-DATE. We are Never Undersold. Our Paints are the most reliable . Examine our Cutlery line?it will save money. Our goods are first-class always. If you buy cheaper , you will buy shoddy stuft' and lose money in the end. Brooks <&, Jones. jgflP* Corner Main and Harper Streets. RaiseYour Own Broad and Compete tor a Valuabl I ri: ?OFFERED BY The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company -for the Best Wheat Crop Made in the State. For particulars apply to the Company at Charleston, or any I of its authorized agents in the State. Competitors must register their names not later than Decem ber ist, 1900. Three prizes offered : A REAPER AND HINDER. A WHEAT DRILL. TWO TONS STANDARD A M MON1 AT ICD IT.RTI LI/.KI 5. ' :' ""TV ' ?' 111 p will con tinue the thk^?, KENNEDY BiJOS. he Undertaking business at the old stand. COFFINS, OASKETri I and RORKS, and HEARSE, at tho ?^?LOWEST PRICES_^ A continuanco of tho gonerous patronage hitherto extended res |peotfully solicited. KENNEDY BROS.. Laurons, S.C Wo offer our IMMENSE STOCK of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Hats and Shoes at greatly induced prices. We bought, these Goods beforo the recent heavy advance and can save you mon?y if you will oidy givo us a trial. Big Stock of at Rock Rottom Prices. Wo have something in this line that will Bttit your appetite. LaureiiN Mercantile Company. THB Place?Todd Building?-formerly Todd & Hull's stand. State of South Carolina, LAURENS COUNTY, COURT CF PROBATE, WHEREAS L. F. Simpson ami .1. F. Simpson have appliod to mo to grant t'i.'in Letters of Administration on the Estato and oll'eets of A. F. Simp son, deceasod. Those are thoreforo to elto and adm onish all and singular the kindrea and creditors of tho said A. F. Simpson, deceasod, to bo and appear beforo me, in the Court of Probate, to be hold at Laufens (? H\ s. c, on the 26th of October P.JfOO, aftor publication horoof, to show ertuse if any thoy have, why tho said ICettors of Administration should not bo grantod. Given uhdor ray hand this, the 10th day of Ooiobor, Anno Domini, 1000, / O. O. THOMPSON, J. P. L. C. Oct. 10th, 1900?2t. JUALL, SIMKINS & BALL, Attorneys at Law, Lauukns, South Cakoi.ina, Wo practice in all Stato and United Statoa Courts? Speolal attention given nolloctionn. <W Parties desiring to l)uy or sell Factory, Hank and other Stock, bonds, etc, or real estate may consult W. W. Ball. Several town lots tor sale. Sales of lots on monthly installments nego tiated. Dr. ltofc E. Hughes, Offices?Todd Building, Phone 76: and Cotton Mills Store, Phono 1011. bpocially prepared for Examin ing and Treating diseases of Bye, Kar. Throat and Nose.