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< "I'M at Clinton* There Is little to report besides tho marrying of so many of t bo young la dies of Clinton, than whom is claimed by a neighboring city, none aro more attractive. The latost is that of Miss Lana Cope land, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J, C. Copeland, and our popular drug gist, Dr. J. H. Voung. The par lor ami hall wore beautifully decorated, with white and yellow chrysanthemums appearing In great profusion. At the Ural strains of tho wedding march, beautifully rendered by Mrs. Qeorge Copeland, entered two lovely little girls, Essio and Lola Voung, bear ing the white ribbon, through which tho party was to pass. Then came the bridesmaids, Miss Annie Copeland, of Clinton and Miss Lula Moseley, of Prosperity, wearing lovely gowns of white organdie, over yellow, and carrying yellow chrysan themums. Then followed Mr. II. A Copeland, of Newberry, brother of the brido. Next came iho littlo llowor girls, Evie Shands and Amy Copeland, veritable little fairies in frocksof dainty organdie. Leaning on the arm of the handsome groom, entered tho bride, wearing a lovely creation of white or gandie, satin and lace, carrying a bou quet pf white carnations nnd ferns. Soft lights ami blending of Chrysanthe mums in the hack-ground was indeed a beautiful scene, making one of the pret tiest weddings that has taken nlace this season. Dr. \V. P. Jacobs performed the cere mony in a style peculiar to himself, beautifully and impressively. It is needless to speak of the bride, not only at home, but wherever known, by her lovely character,she has won friend-.. The presents were numerous and beautiful, About eighty guests were present at the wedding and enjoyed the reception, which followed the cere mony. Among the guests were Mrs. II. C. Moseley, Miss Lena Mosoley, Misses Bessie and Delia Bowers and Dr. Klb ler, of Prosperity, Miss Li/.zio Cope land, of Newberry, Dr. and Mrs. Goo. Albright, of Lauren.-, and Miss Marie Smith, of Glenn Springs. Mr. ,f W. Copeland. Jr., not willing to wait the return of his lianee, left on Saturday's vestibule for Columbus, Ca.. and to the surprise and p'easure of all pa> ties brought back his lovely bride, NK1-5 Miss Matiel l'arrott. They are at home to their friends at the residence of iho bride's father, on Main Street, Rev. J.H.I 'ar>nt Miss Claudia i rby has returned homo after spending some time in town, \:s iting friends and relatives. Head the top and bottom lines of our .standing advertisement. Something now. Palmetto Drug Co. If you are in the dark as to where to i buy Lamps come to Laurens and see S At. & E. H. Wilkes' line from 98 cts. tO $7.00. _ CROSS IIILL ? ERDINGS. McGowan?Young. On Wednesday, the 20th Inst , Miss Mary McGowan was married to Mr. George Duekett Young at the Presby terian church, Cross Ball. The church was beautifully decorated with autumn leaves, ivy and chrysan themums. As tlie (dock pointed to half past twelve, the well-known strains of "Take mo," wedding inarch rendered by Miss Alleine Miller annoueed the approach of the bridal party. The doors were thrown open and in came Wilma Ktimey and Hello Madden, the ribbon girls: then came the candle girls, Lucia Ellis and Katie Austin: then the ushers, Jim Austin, Joe Carter. Horace MeSwainand John Mc Gowan ? each conducting his part gracefully. Then came the bride upon the arm of her sister, Kittie, and tho groom with his brother Pope, meeting in front of a lovely arch of chrysanthemums, where stood Rev. William Jacobs, of the Thornwell Orphanage. The bride wore a stylish dress of brown, with blue silk and applique, carried In her hand a bouquet of white chrysanthe mums. Miss Mary is a general favorite in town and is a bright and interesting young woman Air. Voung is one of Greenwood's best planters and progres sive young men. Mr. ami Mrs. Voung received many useful and costly presents They will make their home near Ninety Six, the home of tin' groom. Mr. J. 1). Heeks ami Miss Willie Wardlaw wero married Thursday at Abbeville and came to Cross Hill the same day. They will make Cross Hill their home; Vior.r.T. Messrs. S. M. St P.. II. Wilkes, Laurens. S. C: Gents: After looking at a great many Stoves I came to you and purchased one of your famous Sunny South Stoves, which I wish to say that it takes less wood for it than any Stove f have ever tried. I am glad that I came to you to buy my store. Yours Truly, J. P.* MURRAY, Winter Shoes?such as you will not be afraid to wear in bad weather: such as are made of solid leather and will wear. Da?'is, Roper Sc Co. W. ?. Gilkorson, who has been run ning as express mossongcr on tho C. <Sr W. C. road between Greonvillo and Laurens has been transferred to the olllce of tho Superintendent at Char lotte. Greenville News. Every day we receive now articles for our 10 cent counter. S. M. & E. H. Wilkos. Hargains in men's and boys' clothing at O. B, Simmons. We aro selling more over-coats than over before. Moral: Our coats are I good and cheap. Davis, I toper & Co . You can get tho lowest prices on millinery. O. B. Simmons. Smaller in price than quality. This is so of our lines this season. We havo tho largest and best stock wo have ovor had and wo aro selling more goods than ever, Davis, Roper St Co. Tho latest thing in nockwear and furnishing goods. J. E. Mintor .Sc Hro. We nave Shoes that will stand tho rougl winter?solid loather. J. E. MIntor & Bro. W vNTKn?Salesmen to soil Lubri cating Oils, Greases, Belting and Spe cialties to threshormon,on commission. Good goods and liberal proposition. Address giving references. TUP. HOWARD OIL & GREASE CO., Cleveland, Ohio. We always load If you need tho new school hooks we keep them in stock. Palmetto Dm g 0 ?. We have stoves "to burn" wood or coal that would make your dining room, bed room, parlor, store,oftlcoor church comfortable and pleasant. They are cheap. Got our price-;. We would like Mi seil you ono. 8 M. A' E. II. Wilkes. #25.00 REWARD. Alford Goodwin, a colored eoiu .i t, is <,aped from my farm. Ho is 40 or 46 years old, about 6 feet 8 inches high, woighs about 105 pounds, forehead dished back, very bald-headed and a 11 ..tie stoopod In shouldors. A rev/aid of $'25.00 will he paid to any person de llvci ,ng him to me. J. 8. BLALOCK, GoldvUlo, 8. O. Mr. B. J. Wells, of 0ro?8 Hill, is teaching the aoademy at Poplar Spring?, Ppartanburg (ounty. Tho school ch i hl reo and pitrons are luckv in scouring Mr. Well?. An alarm of Qro awaked tho town at three, ocloek this morning. The (ire was located at the ware house of the cotton mill, hut it was soon extingu ished without damage. fards have been received In theolty to the marriage on December 5th, of M18S Alllo Heall, of I.umpkln. Qeor Rjaand Dr. D. R. M itch i nor, of Abbe yille. Dr. Mitchinor formerly was in Pf. Posey's drug store and has many friends in tho city. Mr. .J. l'orcy Mahon, now of Now b^rry, mado a pleasant visit iti the county, where he has many kindred during last week. His visit recalls that while visiting Mr. Ambrose Mar tin several years ago, Mr. Martin's stables were burnt and his guest 1' St two horses, while Mr. Martin lost heavily. Dr. Jesso Teague. of Mountville, has moved with his wife to this city and Is Occupying the late residence of Mr. .1. M Hampton's family on Irbv Hill. Dr. lovgue Is a son of Mr. M. M. Teaguo, one of tho most prominent <!ii/.on!> of the county, and is a young man of ability and high character, ile will practice his profession hero. Total amount of taxes for collect ion in Laurenscounty for fiscal year looo, is ?77.724.S2. November 24th, total collected to date. $7,070.00. Balance to he collected, $70,054.82. Come forward with your taxes and save the 15 per ? ?ent penalty. The hooks will be closed on 31st of December. Miss Campbell, of Anderson. Misses Mariegeno and Llllette Caineand Ruth Shell, of Converse College, Miss May and Mr, J. .1. Moorman, of Columbia, are in the city for the wedding of Miss Virginia Moorman and Mr. W. Pierce Calne, which takes place at the Pres byterian church this evening. This .vedding will be a very brilliant social event. Mr.-. Carrie G. Col ton will he bnrled here this aft< rnoou. She was horn in I.aureus ???ui ty, but her parents Dr. and Mrs. Goidfog moved to Spartan burg, about sixty years ago, They woro educated, refined people, anil Mm. Colton was well informed on local history ai d was possessed of many ad mi rah'e traits. Spurt an burg cor. News and ( ourier, 24th Inst. Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin Hampton, of Charlotte, N. C, have issued cards to the marriage, of their daughter Miss Allco Louise, to Mr. Henry William Link. The wedding is to occur at home on the morning of December the fifth. 'I his announcement will be read with interest in Laurens, where M'.ss Hampton, who is a most attractive young lady has numbers of friends. Misses Lucilo and Nannie May Wright gave a reception from four thirty to live thirty on yesterday af ternoon in honor of their brother's fair and charming young bride Vlrs W illiam 1 ry Wright, Thoroceptlon rooms were, beautifully decorated, dainty refreshments were served, and the guests about forty in number,spent a most delightful hour. The stockholders of the C. & W. C. Railroad mot at Char'eston on tho 23rd inst. Says the State After tho regular order of business was transacted the following officers were elected: President .1. B. Cleve land: vice president, Harry Walters: directorr, D. A. P. J or don, Green wood: J. O. C. Fleming, I.aureus; J. B. Dowdy. Augusta: A very Patton, Green* vllle; J. B. Cleveland, Spartanburg; H, Walters and B. P. Newcomer, Baltl more. Mr. Fleming is a progressive, enter prising and leading business man of this city and will look zealously to the interests of this community and county. Valuable Real Estate Sale. Mr s. D. Childressbought from the National Bank during last week the valuable residence on Main Street known as the ( lark boarding house. At the same time he sold to the bank his residence on Hampton street. Death of II. Frank Fuller. Many friends and relatives of thi: gallant gentleman in Laurens lament his death, which occurred at Ninety Six during last week. He was reared in this county, lost his arm in tho war between tbj States, and had illustrated a noble citizenship by a successful and honorable career in business since the war . He Fooled the Surgeons. All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of West Jefferson, O., aftersuffering IK months from Rectal Fistula, ho would (lie unless a costly operation was per formed, but he cured himself with live boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the surest file cure on Garth, anil the best Salvo in the world. 12"> cents a box. Sold by the Laurens Drug Co. Concealed Weapons. Keprcscntati ve 11. A Cooper has prepared and early in the approaching session of the General Assembly will introduce a Bill on this important sub ject. Tts provisions among others make it unlawful to carry upon the person concealed or otherwise pistols of di mensions ess than thirty inchps in length, tireo and a half pounds weight, an.l 14 calibre' Other provis ions tend to correct and lesson the evil of carrying concealed weapons in tho State. Burglars. The Laurens Hardware store, of Which Mr. .fames Danklin is proprie tor, was entered by burglars Saturday night. The glass door of the store was smashed and the thieves boldly entered, though .in electric light was burning in a few f<'ot of tho door. Eight pistols, a supply of car tridges and about a dozen pocket knives wore taken. On tho same night a freight car hI the depot was entered and some patent medicines belonging to tho Pa motto Drug Company In terfered with. It Is supposed that tho party was Beaching for whiskey. Mr. Calvin I'hilpot's store whs also visited and tho cash drawer relieved of a small sum. The thieves have not been ap prehended aa yet. To he Married To-day.?Brown-Wil cutt. At noon to-day, at the Presbyterian church, Cross Hill, another beautiful wedding will take place. The con tracting parties will be Miss Lyllian Leo, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Brown, and Mr. .lohn RufUB Wilcutt. Miss Brown,who is very beau tiful and very charming, is oxcoedingly popular in this city, her home, until a a littlo more than a year ago, and Mr. Wlloutt, a son of Mr. F. B. Wilcutt, of Waterloo, is a very successful young businessman. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcutt. will have the good wishes and congratu lations of an unusually largo circle of friends. A number ef Laurens people In rosponso to cards received in tho (dty a week ago will bo present at tho woddlng. _ For men's, womon's an.l children's shoes you can got the best on earth. O. B, Simmons, Bargains in OloakB, Capes and Furs at O. It. yimmoAD. Now lot of jeans inst in from 10 cts. to 2n cents. A look means a purchase. .J. 10. Mintor & Bro. Do not send off for books, new or 2nd Ihand, but come to us. Palmetto Drug Co, FACTS PERSONAL AND BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. Mr. W. H. Rasor was in the city on Friday. Captain .1. U. Mintor visited Spar tanburg last week. Mr. Koubon Pitts, of Furman Uni versity, spent Sunday in tho city. Mrs. ?. C. Smith, of Waterloo, was in the city last Thursday. Mrs. T. F. Simpson spent Carnival Week In Augusta. Mrs Robert Adams is visiting rela tives in Georgia. Dr. .1. .1. Boo/.cr, of Clinton, was in tho city Monday. Mr. C. B. Gray visited his parents at Williamen last weok. Dispenser A. It. Sullivan visited Co lumbia last week on business. Profits to county and town last mont h from Dispensary wero $1,221.42, Mr I'. B. Watts, of Cross Bill, spent Monday night in tho eity. Mr. John II. Hunter, of Goldvillc, was In the city yesterday. Mrs. F. Z. Wilson, of Newberry, is visiting her sister, M rB. J. I). Pitts. Sheriff McCrnvy visited Columbia last week. Dr. anil Mrs. George Albright visited in Clinton last week. Hov. N. J. Holmes was in the city Saturday. Observe Mr. J. L>. Hlalock's adver tisement. Messrs. W. R. Rlohey and F. P. Mc Gowan were in attendance upon court at Greenwood last week. Mrs. II. X. Nabers, of Cross Hill, was the guest of relatives in tho city last week. Miss Anna Boozer, of Clinton, has been visiting her sister, Mrp. '. Han Little for the pnst ten days. Mrs. W.P. Nash and Mast r Wil liam Nash, of Walhalla, are visiting in tho city. Wo aro very much obliged to our friends who have settled, but we want to see all our friends. Miss Simpson, a charming young lady of Tumbling Shoals, was In the eity Friday, Mrs. N. B. Davenport and Mr. Eddio Davenport, of Cross Hill, wero in tho city yesterday. Miss Lucllo Wilson, of Converse College, spent Sunday with rolattves in tho city. A new switch board has been put in ?.t the telephone office ami other im provements made to the service. Thanksgiving serviere at the Epis copal church at eleven o'clock Thurs day morning. Mr. W. Perry Wright and bride arrived in tho city to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hasor, of Mountville, wero the guests of Friends in the city last week. Remember Tut-: ADVERTISER wants you to seUio up salesday, o: tho first time you are in town. Mr. John T. Hrnmlett, of Green ville, a veteran of the Hampton Le gion, was in the eity during last week. Mr. W. W. Graham, manager of the Fair, accompanied by Mrs. Graham, visited Spartanburg lust week . Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Garrett, of Clin ton, passed through the city Saturday, on their way home from Pickens. Mr. Niles J. Craig, a very promi nent young business man of Greenwood, was >n the city Monday, Miss Jessie Scott, of Augusta, will arrive in the city this week to visit Miss Alma Shell. Thanksgiving services will be held at the Presbyterian church at eleven o'clock on Thursday morning. Joseph T. Johnson received in the recent election the largest vote of the seven Congressmen elooted from this State, 8,189, Mr. B. L. Clardy went over to Abbe ville last week to he best man at the wedding of Miss Willie Wardlaw and Mr. James Heeks, of Cross Bill. Henry Laurens Conclave, of the or der of Hoptasophs, will celebrate Thanksgiving with a (swell oyster sup per to-morrow night. Mo sure to call and pay your subscrip tion on Salesday. Von aro not in town every day so be sure to settle this while you are bore. Miss Nellie Holt camo home from the Columbia Female College on tho sick list Saturday, hut her friends will bo glad to know slio is recovering. Mr. J. B. Norment, of tho News and Courier, was In the eity last week looking after the Interest of that on torprising paper. Mrs. John Godman returned to Florida on Thursday after spending several weeks with Mrs. T. F. Simpson and other relatives here. Rev Mr. Mitchell, of Christ Church, Greenville, preached an able sermon at the Episcopal ehurch Sunday morn ing. Misses Mota Sullivan, Bessie Todd. Louise Hichey and Emma Hudgens, of Converse College, are in tho city for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Greenewald, of Spartanburg, gave a very swell reception on jester day afternoon in honor of Mrs. J. 'J'. Johnson and Mrs. L. M. Roper. Rev. R. B. Jone.s^ and Messrs. C. 0, Foatherstono and Jno. F. Holt, mem bers of important commit'.cos, left for Conforenco on yostorday. County olllcers elected at the recent election may onter on thoir duties as soon as thoy give thoir bonds nnd have them approved. Complaint is made that the fine orop of potatoes recently harvested is gr.-atly rotting. It is thought that the freeze that preceded thoir harvesting did tho hurt. Tho Eufala, Alabama Daily Times, gives an account of a concert given Iry the faculty of tho female college there and Speaks In high terms of the sing ing of Mrp. Tliomus F. Jones. Mrs. J. D. M. Shaw wont over to Cedar Springs for tho woddlng of Miss Virginia Walkor and Hon. Robert M. Hitch of Savannah, which took place last Wednesday evening. ^ Hov. L. M. Roper, pastor of the Spartanburg Haptist church, ami one of the moat talented young ministers In tho State, was in the cily, the guest of relatives on Friday. A groat many gentlemen have made The Advertiser pleasant visits tins fall and left the most delightful souve nirs possible, but It is hoped that every man In the county who has forgotti u to do this will come in salesday. PERHAPS? Perhaps you have notdeolded what your Christmas presents will be this year. It is none too soon to decide. Wo aro showing a lino that wo think is a little linor than any other. A great many people think sti . i , judging by the sales. The prices will strike you as won derfully low. The quality brings people hack for more. The styles are elegant and exclusive Don't make the mistake of waiting for Dec. 20th before selecting See ing our Holiday Goods is better than reading about them. When may wo expect you? The LauroiiN Drug Co, Druggists. 'Phono 75 Goods dolivored. ATTENTION! ATTENTION!! Teachers and Scholars of Lauren County. Wishing to save you money, us well as to supply von with the latest books, we have put in stock Johnson's Read ers, Dec's Histories, Ginu's Arithme tics and Froy's Geographies. (Had to have you call. Palmotto Drug Co. Spectacles. Don't throw them away be cause they are 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, S, C BIG BARGAINS IN ?5 MILLINERY. A chance for every Lady to get a Hat. $1.00 and $1.25 Street Hats all colors, at 75 cents. 53" Don't wait until they are all picked over but come early and take advantage of the oiler. BT' ?3fc - fed .'.i?i- .-v:.?GHaBOBBBB Have You: Seer) GEORGE TNT "?llSS Sfc Co S liuoof T?ilor-m?do Suits we * -??^AA?-? <?A. VUV/ jj are displaying^just recoivod now lot of samples to-day that wo can sell you at about ouo-half their value. All tho now shades and materials, and remember you got noth ing but the best of workmanship. Buy at once then you will not break a commandment by envying your friend. Our 1Dry Goods IDepaftirjeirt is being replenished evory day with tho latest and newest Goods?Just received this wook special lots of French Flannels, Henriettas, Black and Colored Silks. 0 IReirjefptoef Wo carry the largest line, of Homespuns, Ginghams, Calicoes, etc., in Laurens. Oar prices are the smallest. Ladois Underwear, Corsets, Kid-Gloves, ltibbons--a mile or a foot. i~LL:u??uuy;j:xjCL:EL'kUL:u?Lu:uDU^ af Men's; IlMrtTO is more complete than ovor before, and wo are making buyers happy every day. How about You? Laurens, 8. ?. Be sure to see it. . Bettor Goods for Less MONEYS Freight I'.ihl on f?? $10 (HI Purchases. Mere Trjey fire! Some of tho itoms on which wo can savo you DIMES and $ * *. Mantels, Grates, Tiling, Lamps, Toilet SotB, China Closots, Sido Boards, Dining Tablos, Hat Racks, Etc. (otuX ' .Laurens, S. C. I ft Building a HOUSE Every item counts. Consult us and get the best Nails, Hinges, and all Hardware at the Figures that they can be furnished. Our line of Farm Implements, Tools, Chains, Locks, Wire for Fencing, Horseshoes and all kinds of Hardware are full and UP-TO-DATE. We arc Never Undersold. Our Paints are the most reliable. Examine our Cutlery line?it will save money. Our goods are lirsl-class always. If you buy cheaper , you will buy shoddy stuff and lose money in the end. Brooks cfic Jones. gimW Corner Main and ifarpor Streets. i Glenn Spring? Hotel GLKNN SPRINGS, S. C. Qtauig of Sotat|Krn StauwK* ifrtftortft, LEADS ALL OTHERS. There is but one Glenn Springs, and it has no oqual on the Continent for tho Stomach, Livor, Kidnoys, Bowols and Blood. Hotel Open June 1st to Oct. 1st. ~~T* Onisine and Sorvico Kxcollont. I]jb Breatgst Resort id f?g fioatB, For Board apply to SIMPSON <fc SIMPSON, Glonn Spring South Carolina. Water $1.75 por ease, hottlos to ho returned. Water for sale by The Lauren? Drug Co., Konnody Bros., Dr. B. F. Posey, Laurons, S. 0.