The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, December 12, 1900, Image 3
Professor Clinkscales, of Wofford
Collogo, leotured to a large audience In
the hall over tho cotton m'll store on
Sat in day ovening, his subject being
"Self Culture." Professor Clinkscales
is a very entertaining speaker and a
man of unusual ability and scholarly
attainments and bis visit to Laureos
will be most pleasantly remembered
by all who heard him.
At the Cltntou cottou mills last Mon
day aftorooon, Mr. Jim McQuown, an
operative and section foreman in the
card room was caught in tho maohtnery
and painfully and seriously injured.
A belt jorked him down on one of the
machines, his head striking an iron
bolt, fracturing the skull. Theattend
Ing physician removed a small portion
of the. concussed bone, and at this
writing the patient, though in a Bomi
conscious condition, is thought to be
dein? very well, under such painful
circumstances, and it is hoped that he
will recover Ho is the son of our old
friend Mr. k y. McQuown and an In
dustrious and sober young man. -Clin
ton Gazette.
A Idea Benedict's, "QuoVadis."
"(inn Vadis," the masterpiece of
Henry Slenklewloz, dramatized by
Chas. W. Chase, will be produced at
tho City Opera House, on Wednesday,
December 111 h.
The scenes and characters of tho
play take us into the Roman world and
tin Roman atmosphere at the time of
Kl ine's splendid ?b-cadence, and this is
historically Interesting, We have Nero,
tho fat emperor, crazed by the abun
dance of power ? poetaster, musician
and tiger. We have Poppoeo, wily,
snakollke, lustful. We have the noble,
high-smiled Pretonius, the cringing,
vengeful, yet repentant Greek philoso
pher. Chile: I'rsus, the fair-haired
mighty-limbed barbarian, and Lygia,
the Chrislinn maiden, the Apostle Pe
ter and a hint of the court whose mag
nificent dissolution and in exhaust-able
resources "f lust, and crime havo been
the astonishment of the world. And
we have the 'xalted enthusiasm of the
Christian martyrs, tholr inspired and
steadfast faith. We tee the torture of
tho martyrs and the cruelty of the im
p-rial court and the doom in the arena,
all of which carry the autVonco back
with deep and over-powering impros
s'i>! s to tho strength and triumph of
tho early Christian Church Addon
Benedict has spi nt a vast nmount of
money on the produclIon, the scenery
and costumes h lug nr. only histori
cally correct, but alike beautiful and
appropriate. Tha company Is said to
he a most excellent one throughout,
and without a poor or ordinary actor
in ir i*. The clergy, tho press and pub
lic wherever the company have plnyed,
pronounce the play one of the great
est moral lessons and grandest Instru
ments id good that has ever been pro
duced upon any stai'e- Seats now on
sale at Davis. Roper ..V Ce. Admission
50, 7f> and $1.00.
Kvery visit to our store gives you a
chance at tho lino gold watch.
W. A. Johnson.
I largalns in men's and hoys' clothing
at < >. B. Simmons.
A good line of ready made Clothing
ami men's underwear cheap.
DORROH .V PEDEN,
Gray Court, S. 0.
r.ditor's Awful Plight.
P. M. lliggins, of Seneca, (Ills..)
vva? hfilleted tor years with Piles that
no doctor or remedy helped until he
tried llneklon's Arnica Salvo. He
writes two bottles wholly cured him.
It's tho surest Tile cure on earth and
the hot salvo in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 2-r> cents. Sold by
The l.aureus Drug Co.
We are selling' more over-coats than
ovoi before. Moral: Our coats are
good and cheap.
1 ?avis. Roper ?V Co .
Kon Samc?Five head milch cows.
J erseys and scrub.
DonKOi i ?V Peden.
Gray Court, S C.
Ilolidaj Rxcursion Kates for 1000.
'In- Charleston and Western Caro
lina bog to announce that on account
the Xmas Holidays, they will sell round
tickets any point in Southern ter
ritory, at ONE AND ONE THIRD PARKS.
Tickets will be on sale Dee. 22nd to
25th inclusive, Dee :50th. :Ust, and Jan
uarv lsi. tf>ci, with final limit January
1th, 1001.
Buy your Xmas presents of W. A.
.lohnson, the Jeweler. Puch visit, to
I ;- store entitles you to a chance at the
clogant watch.
Tili: NT. WS AT CLINTON.
We are glad to note the Improvement
of Messrs. II V. Vance and W. B.
Owens, both of whom have been quite
sick
Mr. .lam-s McQuown mot with a
painful accident at the cotton mill a
few days since. He was struck by a
band and thrown violently to the lloor,
concussion of brain resulting from his
head striking an iron tap His condi
tion is still (ptite cril leal.
Clinton can now boast of one of the
host equipped post-offices in upper
Carolina. The upper story contains pri
vate Offices and the Masonic Hall.
A number of line lectures have been
secured by our Lyceum, on tho ove
ning of the 11th W0 are to have Polk
Miller. Henry Watleison says he is
the best one man show in America.
The Parmeloo Library recent j es
tablished is a popular institution, us
Ml*. Jack Young, our Librarian, can
test i fy.
Mrs. Thompson, of Augusta, and
Mi - Ran Littl?, of I.aurens, aro visit
ing at Dr. Boozer's*
Misses Sadie and Annie Wright left
on Saturday to visit friends in Bam
berg.
Mrs. George Cornelson is spending'
Borne time with hor father, Mr. M. Si.
Bailey before going to her homo in
Concord, N. C.
L.
LOST OR STHAYKI).
Lost or stolen ono black horse
with bridle and saddle stolen from his
hitching place on Saturday night 8th
Inst. Hrown spoton nose, 15 hand high,
8 years old. Notify undersigned at
Laurons, s. c. J. c. Todd.
Shoes for everybody. We sell the
? best homo nr.de shoe that Is sold in the
county.
DoitKoil & PEDEN.
(b uy Court S. C.
We always lead. If you need the
new school books wo keep them In
stock.
Palmetto Drug (Jo.
Deatb of Col. J. L. M. Irby.
Ex-Senator John L. M. Irby died at
bis borne in this city a few minutes be
fore eight on Sunday morning after an
acute illness of three weoks. Bright'8
disease was the trouble, Iiis friends
being apprehensive from the first. Ho
was aware of his situation and with
great fortitude mot tho fate which
awaits all mortality. Ho was tho son of
?lames II. irby, a Distinguished lawyer
Of the State, of whig ancestry, two' of
his great uncle-, having been massacred
at Hays station as boys by Bl 1 Cun
ningham, and a party of tories, during
the revolution. His father was lieuten
ant governor in the administration of
Governor Jonn I.. Manning, after whom
the deceased was called. His mother
was Henrietta Karle of the well known
Greenville family of that name.
After a primary education at the
academy in this city be was a student
at Princeton and at the University of
Virginia. He was called to tin; bar in
1870 and practicing bis profession for a
short time retired to bis farm.
Tfe was elected to the Legislature in
1886 and in 1888 In lH'JO, be was
re-elected and chosen speaker of the
bouse, from which position he was
made United States Senator to succeod
Gonoral Wade Hamilton, serving in
that body for six years, from March
1801. At the end of the term be volun
tarily retired, being succeeded by
Judge Joseph H. Karle, of Greenville.
He was also a member of tho con
stitutional convention of 1895, taking
an active part in the proceedings of
that body, For the last three years ho
has assiduously practiced bis profession
in this city wit h SUCCOSS.
In 1890 he active y championed what
is known as the reform movement in
this state, going into power with Till
man and his confederates.
In early life be married Miss Nannie
McFarlan, of Oheraw, the daughter of
Colonel McFarlan, a prominent citizen
of the Pedee section of the State. His
widow survives him with ieven chil
dren, two daughters and fve sons. He
also leaves three sisters an. one broth
er, Mrs. .1. .1, Wilson, Mrs. R. M.
Caii.e. Mrs. .1. W. .bines and Dr. Wil
llam ('. I rby, all of this city.
While never a student Colonel Irby
was distinguished for quickness of ap
prehension and readiness of applica
tion. He had strong convictions and,
tinlike the proverbial politician, never
hesitated to express them. Irby was
any thin;;- but a time server. He at
tracted many friends, attached to him
by hooks of steel.
Tho fpnoral services vvoro he'd at
imon at (he cit v cemetery on Monday,
conducted ii Palmetto Lodgo A P.M.
of which the deceased was an officer.
Campbell Lod?_'e of Clinton, (\\. M.
Oromor) attended and joined the large
procession, witli visiting brethren
from other lodges, The local lodge of
Knights of Pythias also attended and
with the largo concourse, of eili/.ens
made, the cr>rt<ge one of the most im
posing seen in this c'ty. The beauti
ful masonic burial service was read by
Worshipful Master.!. A. Harksdale,as
sisted by Rev. Robert Adams, of Pal
metto Lodge. The active pall-bearers
wero Col. H. Y. Simpson, Col. J. W.
Ferguson, R. A. Cooper. Dr. W. D.
Ferguson, W. A. McOllntOck, of Wal
lace Lodge, E. T. Shell, Schroder
Lodge, Dr. P. 15. Conner, I. D. Adams,
J. A. Copeland, R. J. Copeland, J. P.
Bolt, Dr. W. II. Washington, R. P.
I ones.
On a fresh made mound iie the ever
greens and beautiful dowers placed by
loving hinds, which covers the re
mains of this gifted son of Laurens,
among the ashes of an honored ances
try.
Revs. J. B. Parrott, J. D.Pitls, P. B.
Rstes and lie v. Mr. Woodward, promi
nent ministers of this county, attended
the Raptlst State Convention and took
leading parts in the proceedings.
A New Bank.
T: e enterprising town of Clinton
will establish a Hank with a capital of
$50,000. n.'A Wright, Jos. Phlnney,
W. E Nash. R. P. Bryson, R. O. Davis,
Guy Copeland, Todd Bros, and John
D Davis are mentioned among the pro
moters. Mr. Wright a prominent mer
chant and most ellicient business man
will probably be the President.
Another Laurens Cotton Mill.
Fine progress is making with the
cotton mill at Goldvill ?. the enterprise
Of Mr. Jas S Blalock. The mill is
constructed for 10,000 spindles, to be
first operated with 5,000. The capital
is $100,000, and the building so con
structed that the plant may be devel
oped to $250,000 and this is contem
plated at an early day. The building
is 7"i by 280. The wheels will begin to
go round early in 1001 Coldville is sit
uste in a great cotton helt.Mr.Malock's
crop alone being over a thousand bales
and with his characteristic energy the
enterprise must succeed and bo a no
ble stimulus to our counties industries.
In Menioriuin.
lb-solutions of respect to S. W., J. L.
M. Irbv, passed at a special meeting of
Palmetto Lodge, No. 1!), A. F. M. ca'led
to conduct the funera'services, Decem
ber 10th:
.lohn L. M. Irby. our beloved brother,
di. d at his homo In this city on the
morning of the 1? Ii instant. He was in
tho flower of his manhood, with worldly
honors ripe upon him and bis life's
work well done, which reminds us the
more forcibly that an all-wise ruler of
tho universo govern* still and that we
must bow to an Irrevocable decree,
sine--, the aililiation of our deceased
brother with u-> ho h-'s most strikingly
and fervently accepted til ? noble tenets
of our order, become learned in and
reverent ol uM its precepts, devoted in
soul to its honor, interest and welfare.
We mourn him as a faith full oiiicer.
carefully guarding our outward and in
ward gates. Had he in the wisdom of
providence survived to our succeeding
Festival, the 27th of this month, he
would have be n e'Othed with t be high
est honor and responsibility of i bis an
cient Lodge, as its worshipful master.
Therefore be it?
Resolved I: That Palmetto Lodge
mourns the death of a zealous officer
and a polished je\ 1 >f our ancient or
der.
Ii: That we sympathize with his
family in this, their great and Irre
parable bereavement
111: That, the Senior Warden's desk
be clothed in emblems ol mourning for
thirty days.
IV: That these, resolutions be spread
u|Min our minute book and a page
dedicated to bis memory.
V; That an engrossed copy bo fur
nished by the Secretary to bis family.
B. VV. Ball,
H. Y. Simpson,
J. W. Ferguson,
It A. Cooper,
It. 11. Hungens,
C. IL Roper,
Committee.
A line line of suitable Xmas presents
at W. A. Johnson, the Jeweler.
Bismarck's Iron Nerve
Was tho result of his *plondld
health. Indomitable will power and
tremendous enorgy are not found
whero Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels aro out of order . If you want
theso qualities and the success they
bring use Dr. King's Lifo Pills. Thoy
develop every powor of brain and
body, Only 25 cents at Laurens Drug
Co.
Seo us for Ceneral Merchandise and
Furniture. We will treat you right.
Dornoh & Pkdkn,
Cray Court, S. C,
VUlt the store of W. A. Johnson, the
Jeweler, and get a chance at the Dia
mond set watch.
FACTS PERSONAL
AND BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT
EVENTS.
President Lucas, of the cotton mill,
left for New York on Monday.
Mrs. S. L. Saxon left on Monday for
a visit to relatives in Charleston.
Mr. Claude L. Fuller left for a busi
ness trip to St. Louis On Monday.
Mr. J. G. Brown and family have re
turned to tho city from Cross Hill and
are occupying a cottage on Bich Hill.
Exercises were suspended at tho
graded schools 00 Monday on account
of the death of Colonel Irin .
Mrs. Watts and Mrs. Stone, of Eno
reo. spent Monday with friends in the
city.
Tho Stato Baptist Convention will
hold its annual mooting at Florence in
1001.
Bo sure to read the supplement to
THE ADVBRTI8ER. It will tell von all
about Mr. I). II. Counts' big stocks
Mr. John Robinson, a prominent
business man of Clinton, was in town
Monday.
Mr.and Mrs John Simmons.of Mount
ville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
< >. B. Simmons.
A white man was lined $16 00 by ihe
Mayor Tuesday morning for laying his
hands too roughly on his gentle spouse.
Mr. W. D. Watts, of Denver. Colo
rado, arrived in the city Saturday to
spend tho holiday season with his rela
tives and nuinorous friends in this city.
Jonas Swlnk well known In Laurens.
tried last week for tho murder of a
Mrs. Pearson, In Bpartanburg, was ac
quitted of the charge.
Mary McMorris, colored, was shot
and slightly wounded on Monday
night by Stobo Mills, colored. Mill's
was arrested and will answer before
the ofAoial in the silken gown.
By order of Gov. McSwecnoy, the
Hag over the State Houso was placed
at half mast Monday In respect to the
memory of the late Col irbv, Ex-Sena
tor.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
will meet at four o'clock Friday after
noon at the Ben-Delia Hotel. OHleors
will be elected and the meeting will be
very important. Members aro urged
to attend.
Mrs. C M. Clarke has rented from
Dr. Posey the residence on Saxon St reet
now occupied by the Misses Meredith.
Several rooms will be added to the
house and it will bo fitted up with all
modern appointments.
Dr. .Jno. S. Wolff, by the collapse of
a buggy, had a severo hurt ton days
ago, but we learn with pleasure that
"Richard" will soon bo himself again.
But he is at that age when his ruling
tackle should be carefully inspected.
Rev. R. H. Jones preached his fare
well sermon at the Methodist church on
Sunday to a large congregation. Mr.
Jones will leave with his family for
Abbeville in a few days, bearing with
him the hearty good wishes of num
erous friends in Laurens.
Mr. Joshua Saxon, President of the
Laurens County Sunday School Con
vention made a pleasant visit to Tin:
Advertiser on Saturday, He is ono
of the progressive farmers and is
watching the problem of making the
farm self-sustaining.
in the libel case of Rev. Gattis vs.
John Kilgo, Duko and O'Dell, tried in
North Carolina last week, the Jury
found for the Plaintiff $20,000, the suit
boing for $100,000. There will be an
appeal.
Miss May Nelson represented the la
dies missionary society of tho Baptist
church at a mooting of tho missionary
societies of the Stato held at Green
wood last week, in connection with the
mooting of the state Baptist conven
tion.
Clom8on College was dismissed ten
days ago on account of a case, of scar
let fever in the institution and a sup
posed epidemic at Nowry . Tho sus
pension is till the 15th of next January.
WhitrairoB, In Newborry county,
where they aro building a half million
dollar mil', is just three miles from
the Laurens and Newberry lino and its
bonelits must extend into the good
land of Jacks's township.
Lisbon church, Presbyterian, has
contributed $4.Oh to tho Texas Hood
uuO'erors, remitted to Gov. Saycrs
through tho Peoples Loan and Ex
change Bank on Saturday last. Lisbon
is a very small eoirmunion and their
charity very commendable.
There scorns to bo some mistake. Tho
illst of December is the last day for
tax-paying without the penalty. Ac
cording to tho Hera'd, the rich and
prosperous county, Spartanburg, has
paid only 20 per cont. of her taxo?. So
Laurens is in good company w ith tho
rich.
Wc havo commented in this issue
upon the President's message, and our
aobsoribers, men and women, uro about
as brave and undauntablo 'i set as tire
likely to be located, but wo doubt ii
there be a baker's dozen to tackle that
fearful document. Charging a battery
would be a picnic to the job.
Roy. W.E, Johnson, a Baptist preach
er, killed Willie T. Hellonger with a
shot gun last April, ami was tried last
week for the homicide at Bamberg,
After being out eighteen hours the
Jury brought in a verdict at 5 A M,
Sunday morning of not guilty. Tho
case excited groat interest owing to
the prominence of tho parties.
Just a round dozen days and Christ
mas, and the small boy will blow his
horn. This is fair play, the big boy
blow'ng his the year round. Make the
children happy, the boys and tho protty
girls, tho maidens fair, the over
thoughtful wife, tho tendor mother
and auntio, tho fal'hful old servant.
Run your oyo ovor tho columns of Tun
Advertiser and you can't miss the
liberal advertisers who have what you
want and tho politest c'orks In tho
world will k'ndly wait upon you.
A movement Is on foot to amend tho
charter of tho olty so as to divide the
city Into six wards, that the city bo re
presented by wardens oleoted from tho
8overal wards. 'Iherc is no question
but a bottor selection of city lathers
will ho thut, soured, a more ace' rato
knowledge of tho conditions in di or
cnt parts of tho town, the streets,
hoalth and llnancos hotter looked af
ter. Tho proposed division will bo at
tended to at once and the necessary
bill placed In the hands of our Repre
sentatives to be nut through at tho on
smng session of the Legislature. A
mayor and wardens aro to bo chosen In
March.
The Masons.
The Grand Lodge A. F, M. con
voncd at the Tumplo, Charleston, at
high twelve yesterday in annual ses
sion. At 4 P. M. to-day the body will
lay tho corner stone of tho groat Im
position Building. Palmetto Lodge,
thlflclty, is represented by (W. M.) J.
A. Barksdale Mrs. Barksdalo accom
fianles Dr. Barksdale, visiting friends
d the city by the mil
Perhaps you have notdeolded what
your Christmas presents will he
this year.
It is none too soon to decide.
Wo are showing a lino that we
think is a little liner than any
other. A groat many people think
so too, judging by the sales.
The prices will strike you as won
derfully low. The quality brings
people back for mere. The styles
are elegant and exclusive.
Don't make the mistake of waiting
for Dec. "JOth before selecting. See
ing our Holiday Goods is better
than reading about them When
may we expect you?
The Laurens Drug Co.
Druggists.
'I'honc 75 Goods delivered.
How Many People will
Knler our Store Dec.
24th, 1900?
A Gold Watch set with
Four real Diamonds will
be given December 25th,
1900, to the party who
guesses nearest the num
ber of people who enter
the
Jewelry Store
of W. A. Johnson on
December 24th. Guess
as often as you like?it
is absolutely free.
Each guc;is must be left ill
person, mil one guess will
be accepted at every visit to
our store.
Contest closes December 24th,
II o'clock, p. m. Some
body is sure to get the
Watch, which is now on
exhibition in our store.
W. A. JOHNSON,
Laurons, S. C.
BIG BARGAINS IN
-** MHHNEXY. ?*>
4 rlimscc for every Lady to get a Hat.
$1.00 and $1.25 Street Hats all colors, at 75cents.
?!s*J Don't wait until they are all picked over but come early and take advantage of the oiler.
?>? E
Have Yo?
Seen GEORGE
?llSS C^O'S lmo ?.f Tailor-made Suitfi wo
a^xa^-? aro dieplaying^just reooivod
new lot of samples to-day that wo can soli you at about one-halt their
value. All the new shades and materials, and remember you got noth
ing hut the best of workmanship. Buy at once then you will not break
a commandment by envying your friend.
O?f IDry Goods Bejpaftnpefvt
is being replenished every day with the latest, and newest QoodsrSJust received
this week special lots of
French Flannels, Henriettas, Black and Colored Silks.
We carry tin' largest lino, <>l' Homespuns, Ginghams, Calicoes, etc., in Laurens. Our pricoB aro the smallest.
Ladeis Underwear, Corsets, Kid-Gloves, Ribbons?a mile or a Toot.
'uncr
is more complete than ever before, and we aro making buyers happy evory day. How about You?
?'?1? fife
Lanrens, S. 0.
double
Buck's
Goes with every
, STOVK
AND
RANG '?)
that we sell. They are
warranted by the mil
kers and by us.
Bof/t Buy a Trashy Stove
when wo sell good onos for so little money
BUCK'S HEflTEfiS wUIwoaPfora 1If?tlme-^
buck's Stovo No. 28, IS Favor with 10 pioeos of Ware $21.00
d\ jfrolglit I'ftidjk
on wt?k>
21J 110.00 #(P
Purohaeos. <
Laurons, 8. C.
I n BuUding a HOUSE
Every item counts. Consult us and get ihc
best Nails, Hinges, and all Hardware at the
Lowest
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.
Wo aro Never Undersold.
Out Paints aro 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 stuff and lose money in the end.
Brooks <&, Jones.
Corner Main and Harpor Stroete.
G-oing
OUt of ?tisi^ess T ; ^
Our entire stock must be sold within the next 6o days
.ag> Regardless of COST,
Wo havo a woll selected stock of
Dry Goods, Notions,
Clothing, {Shoes, Etc,
and tho bargain huntor will lind that \v<> mean just what
wo say, when we advertise soiling out at COST. Every
thing sold for tho CASH, no goods will be charged to uuy
ono. This sale oommouced Monday, November 5th .
Respectfully,
Laurens Mrcantile Company.
Thk Pj*aok?Topp Buiiping?formerly Todd & Huff's stand.
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