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Mr. .Jarnos L. Kollott, son of Mr, John Kollott. of Fountain Inn, died at Spartaoburg, wboro bo was attending the business department of Converse College on Wednosday last. Mr. Kollett was the only son of his parents, and u most promising young gentlemen Fie spent some time in this city this spring and attracted many friends by hi* gen ial manners. The family have a large connection in Lumens who sineorlv sympathize with them in their se vere affliction. The Daughters of the Confederacy will lisvo a meeting on to-morrow af temopn, the anniversary of Sece-sion dav, at thn Ben-Delia hotel. The hour Of ?he meeting wil! he four o'clock. A full attendance i* urgod. Important matters will come up for dlsOUSSiOII and tho election of oltlcers postponed from tlie last meeting will take place Masonic F.lectlon. A special meeting id Palm dlo Lodge No. 10, Will he holden at 7. 1*. M . on '27th Inst . at the Lodge Hall, un der a dispensation of the Qrand Master of t'nis jurisdiction to elect a W. Mas ter and to till any \acancies that may he necessary. Jno. A. Barksdale, \V. M. II VV. Anderson, Sec'tv. Dec lsth IJJ00. Our City Cemetery. Our community will observe the card p! Mrs Li. A. Tune and Mrs. P. I). Pitts with regret. We are assured that our community thank tbese good ladies for their long and efficient set vice and won..I prefer tb oi they continue in their positions. Tho Hoard of Corpora tors will take measures at once to till their places. ( <d. 13. W. Ball, Chairman Hoard Cor porators, Laurons Cemetery Asso ciation, Laurons, 8. 0.: We, the undersigned members of the Committee, which have had in charge the Cemetery work for a num ber ol ye ; rs do hereby tender our re signation at once beg thai you take such steps as may be necessary for the oh Ctlon of our successors. Wo have some funds en hand which we will turn over to any one you may designate, to gether with a statement showing our reccip'S and expenditures. Your prompt attention will oblige. Very H"spectfullv, Mrs. P. D. Pitts. Mrs. L. A. Tune, .Minstrel Show. There will be a minstrel show Thompson Hall, at Ora, on Christmas night, December25th. The troupe composing this minstrel are home talent strictly and have se lected some of the very finest pieces accessible. The public are cordially in vited. Free admittance. So come and hear the funniest negro wit and ex pression and see the finest imitation of negro tactics ever produced by ama teur comedians, it is not our intention to make you die laughing, so we will have a kind and accommodating physi cian on band to take care of you. We will make sine re attempt to amuse you and make you forget your trou bles and cares and be young again. It is enough to say that the "Cake Walk" original negro's greatest fake, will bring hack ton years of your age. For full particulars wire S. J, Cral{ or enclose self-addressed stamped en velope to S. F. Blakely, manager. Remember the night. Christmas night* .1 V. B. $5.00 suits for $2.50; $10.00 suits for $5.00; $12.50 suits for $6.25; $15.00 suits for $7.50. Half price. Laurens Cotton Mill store. Mr. Jim McQuown, whom we men tioned last week as having been pain fully and seriously hurt at the cotton mid, is getting along nicely und it is hoped he will soon be well again. The good people on Factory Hill are greatly Improving and beautifying the streets of their surburban village, an example worthy of patronage on the part of the more pretentious.--Clinton Gaz' ttc See us for General Merchandise and urniture. Wo will treat you right. DORROIl & I 'EDEN, Crav Court. S. C, Every visit to our store gives you ; chance at the line gold watch. W. A. Johnson. Bargains in men's ami boys' clothin; at O. IF Simmons. A Christmas Jubilee will be held In our -tore every day from now until Christmas More useful gifts than you will litul in any other store I ?avis, Roper >!* Co. FOR SALE Five head milch cows. Jerseys and scrub. DORROH & Peden, Gray Court, S. C. We alwayslicad. If you need the new school books we keep them in stock. Palmetto Drug Co. If you are in the dark as to where to buy Lamps come to Laurens and see S.'.M. & 13. H. Wllkes1 line from 08 cts. to $7.50. A new hat for Christmas would not bo out of place if bought at our place. Davis, Ho per & Co. Shoos for everybody. We sell the best home made shoe that is sold in the county. DOBROII & PEDEN. Gray Court S. C. Holiday Excursion Rates lor 1000. The Charleston and Western Caro lina beg to announce that on account tho XmasHolidays, they will sell round trip tickets any point In Southern ter ritory, at ONE AND ONE THIRD PARES. Tickets will be on sale Dec. 22nd to 25th inclusive. Dec. 30th, 31 st, und Jan uar'- 1st, 10C1, witli final limit January 4th," 1001. Brass Buttons in all sizes just re ceived at Laurens' Dig F.nterprise. We know whnt you want and keep it. Davis, Roper & Co. Every day we receive now articlos for our 10 cent counter. S. M. & E. H. Wilkcs. Illsmarek's Iron Nerve Was the result of his splendid health. Indomitablo will power and tromendous energy are not found where Stomach, Livor, Kidneys and Bowels are out of order . If you want those qualities and the success they bring use Dr. King's Lifo Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25 cents at Laurens Drug Co. PARKER RYE None purer, ASK For if DISPENSARIES. Mrs. James P. Gray, of San Antonio, Texas, has been on a protracted visit to relatives and friends in the eountv and at this writing is visiting Mr. W*. L. Cray in the <-ity. The friends of Mr. .lames I". Cray who left the eountv two years ago will be glad tO know that bO Is doing wed in his newly adopted home. Mr. Jim \ ado Hid, of Mountville. ami Mr. Perrln B. Watts, of Cross Ulli, havo returned from a bunting trip in the low country. Thoj wore tho guests Of Dr. White, of Beaufort, and en joyed deer and thick shooting. Mr. Watts bringing home the proof of his spoi tmanship in a splendid stag. At a mooting of the !odg,* of the Knights of Honor last Thursday ove nlng the following otllcers were elected for tho ensuing year: L O. Balle, D.; T. K. Simpson', A. D.: T. X. Barks dale. 1\ C. W. Tune, R.; It. 1'. Mllam, Treasurer, Win. M. Irby, (lulde. A Lively Christmas. The Stato Dispensary sales for the last eleven months have boon bigger than p-eviously by half a m lllon dol lars. The State board of Control has laid in an immense Mock for Christmas and there need he no alarm about the supply falling short. But ours still is u temperance movement, and don't you forgot, Charleston. The city by tho sea was a ort of Mecca last week and her great ropute for hospitality ngn'n put to the touch, to in- splendidly maintained, as of old. The (I rand Lodge Jf Masons of this S'ate, a large body whs in session, and official representatives from the great oltie8 of the nation were in conven tion. The corner stone of the Exposi tion was laid, and this splendid advon ture of tho old city had the hearty good wishes and God Speed of a noble company. Ex Judge T. Ii Fraser Dead. This distinguished Carolinian died at his hoin.? In Sumlcr on the 14th lust. af?er a brief illness. Ho served from I^.s to l^'.u ;.s .lud je. He was an able, conscientious Judid .1 ofllcor. His hvst public Service was as a mem >or of the Constitutional Convention of l^U?, in which body he served Rh chairman of the committee on "order, style and revision." tie lived a pure, unsullied, laborious lifo, and was nn honor to his state and humanity. Coining .Marriage. Cards are out announcing tho mar ringe of Miss Myrtls, daughter of Mr and Mrs. W. J. Wells, of this city, to Dr. S. L. Swygert, of Phoenix! on Thursday afternoon, at it o'clock, at home. Miss Myrtls is a young lady of much beauty and accomplishments and is greatly admired by all who know h r Dr. Swygert is well known all over the county. Ho has been living in Greenwood county for a number of years and has built up a large practice in his neighborhood. Greenwood In dex. The Advertiser acknowledges cards to this interesting ovenl and tho host wishes are extended to tho young cou ple, whose parents Laurens claims as good old native stock. Bead This List. You will do your Christmas shop ping this week. Useful things or useless things, gifts for the children or gifts for tho house-keeper, plain things, fancy things, expensive or choap, all are to bo found at tho stores we name: Mrs. .1 . D. Adams. Brooks ?v .Jones, Davis, Roper & Co., Tho Fair, Tho Hub. W. A. .tohnson, Kennedy Brothers, Laurens Cotton Mill store, Laurens Drug Company, Laurens Mercantile Company, ,i K. Mlnter & Bro. Palmetto I Irtlg Co. O. B. Simmons. W. G. Wilson & Co, Wo would rather leave the half un told than to overtoil our story. Tho low prices are not the least attractive feature of our goods. w. A. Johnson, the Jeweler, Doing Ahead. Electric Lights will be allaino at the Laurens Furniture Manufacturing Company on the 10th of January. The contract is complete for the operation of the Plant by that date. The Fac tory is now running till 10 and 12 at night Struggling to keep pace with or tiers. Mr. Wilkes, tho enterprising head of the enterprise, may take The Advertiser's suggestion of doubling the capacity at an early day. Mrs. Adams has a Xmas present to suit ovory body from ft cents to if 10 00. In a kindly notice of the late Ex Senator Irby, the Spartanburg Herald of the 11th inst say SI "Fifteen or twenty of Senator Irby's person al and political friends i:i this city expected to attend hi i funeral, but were prevented becaUSOOf the fact that, the funeral occurred at eleven o'clock ami the train did not reach Laurens until one." ChrUtmas presents for your wire, sweetheart, husband and all tho chil dren at Mrs. Adams. Hymeneal* Cards are out announcing Mio mar riage of Mr. Hillary M. blakcly, a popular young business man of Tylors VlllO, this county, to Miss Elia L. Campbell, of Itldgeway, Fairfield County. And Till". ADVERTISER takes leave "to extend its congratulations. The most appropriate Xmas pres ents at W. A. Johnson, tho Jeweler. Each visit to his store gives you a chanco at tho prize gold watch. Minutes of Lam ens Association. The (Merks of the various churchos of the Laurens Association will And tho I minutes of tho last session of the Asso ciation at the storo of Mr. W. S. Knight, Laurons, C. II. Please call for them or get sotno ono else to get them. The blame, if thoro bo any, does not attach to me for tho dolay In puhlishirig and delivering tho minutes. J. H. I'AimOTT, Clerk L. B. A. A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bueklon's Arnica Salvo, tho host in tho world will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures old Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Kolons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions Host pile euro on earth. Only 2ft conts a box. Curo guaranteed. Sold by The Laurons Drug Company. Visit, the storo of W. A. Johnson, tho Jeweler, and got a chanco at tho Dia mond sot watch. Do not send olT for books, now or 2nd hand, but como to us. I'almotLo Drug Co. A Monster Devil Fish Destroying its victim Is a type of Constipation. J he power of this mur derous malady is folt on organs and nerves and muse os and brain. There's no hoalth t ill it is ovorcomo. But Dr. King's Now Lifo Pills are a safe and cortaln curo. Best In tho world for Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. Only 25 cente at Laurens Drug Co. FACTS 1'EHSOjNAL AND BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. Mrs. Press Little, of Clinton, was the guostof Mrs. J. R. Little last week. Mrs. Robert Thompson, of Augusta, spoilt last week with Mrs. J. R. Little. Mr. Beoket RUey, of Mountville, was In tho city Saturday. Mr. L. II. Watts, of Greenwood coun ty, is visiting at Col. Ball's. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Simpson, of Cross Hill, spent Tuesday in the city. Miss Lil Irby Is -at homo from the College for Women for the holidays. Be sure to settle for THE ADVER TISER before the .'list of December. Miss IVrrin Farrow will spend tho Christmas holidays in Richmond. Mr. Edwin Simpson spent last week in Columbia. Mr D. II. Counts left for a business trip to the West last week. Mrs. Gasper Smith. Jr., of Waterloo, was in the city yesterday. Mrs. H. K. Aiken returned on yester day from a visit to Charleston. Mr. George Ferguson has returned from a trip to Greenville. Mr. Reuben Pitts is at home from Furinan University for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wright, of I'aeo let, will soond tho holidays in the city. Barle Wilson and Haskell Dial are clerking at Wilkcs' for the holidays. Mr. T. J, Hughes, a prominent plant er of Youngs, was in the city on yes terday. Go to Wilkcs and the Palmetto Drug Company for beautiful calendars for 1001. Mr.Haskell Dial is at homo from Wof ford for the holidays. Miss Elleno McCaslan, of < Union,was the guest of Mrs. S. M. Wilkcs last week. Miss Jossio Todd, of Cross Hill, is visiting Mrs. Jesse Teagim, on Irby Hill. Mrs. .larod D. Sullivan has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Burneides, of Greenville. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilcntt. of Cross Hill, spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Brown. Miss Llllie Miller will come up from Bennetsvllle on Saturday to spend the holidays at home. Mr. John W. Fowler went to Charles ton last week on a pleasure and busi ness trip combined. Mr. J. W. Ferguson, Jr., Secretary of the Walhalla Cotton Mill, will spond the holidays in the city. k Mr. L. W. Simkins returned on yesterday from a business trip to New berry. Misses Carrie and Ada Reynolds, of Ashville, N. C, arc visiting Mrs. W. E. Lucas. ^Messrs. H. R. Chapman and John R. Heliums were among their many friends in this city on Saturday last. Mr. W. A. Johnson spent last week in Now York buying his Christmas goods. Rev. J. E. Carlisle and wife, of Spar tanburg, aro visiting at Mrs. Roland's on Main street, The National Union, one of the lar gest secret orders existing in the city, gave a splendid feast at the hotel last night. Judge R. C. Watts spent Friday night In the city, going on to Cheraw on Saturday, accompanied by bis sons, Cadet Cash and Master John Watts. Tho crowd in the city was big on Saturday, trade was more lively than usual and there was a distinct II a vor ot Ohristmas. The King's Daughters will have an entertainment on the 2Sth inst. ft is understood that it will be amateur theatricals. Miss Allie Anderson, the charming daughter of Mr. B. A. Anderson, of Waterloo, was tho guest of friends in tlits city last week. Every good business man in the county wishes to have every account settled up for 11)00. Don't, forget to pay your subscription to TllK ADVERTISER. Dr. J. A. Barksdale returned on Monday morning from a visit to his aged and only surviving sister, Mrs. Jane Parks, at Woodruff. Misses Bos6lc Todd, Mariegene and Llllette Came, Km ma Hudgens, Lou ise Rlcrioy and Meta Sullivan return from Converse College this week for tho holidays. Capt. A. B. Byrd, of Ilonea Path, was In tho city during last week. He is a veteran who went forth from Lau rens and is welcome with tho old fel lows of those times. Mr. Robert. Aborcromble, of Babb town, was in tho city yesterday. Among her Intelligent citizenship Laurens can boast no one more fully abreast of the issues of the day. Tho Columbia, Nowborry and Lau rens railroad will have special rates for the holidays. Tickets will be good from December 22nd to January 4th. There will also be special rales for stu donts. The weather was beautiful last, wook and tho grain crop (a groat crop in area) is safely In the ground. Many farmors havo sown wheat that had not in provlous years. Tho early sown grain is reported as looking vory prom ising. Hon. John R, Harrison and family of Fairview, have arrived in the city and aro occupying the J .T.Johnson residence on Irby hill. Col. Harrison wasonoof the host citizens of Greenville and Laurons Is glad to claim him. Cards are out for the marriage on tho 20th inst., of Mr. B. P. Parrott, of this city and Miss Nannie Griggs. of Columbus, Georgia Mr. Parrott is a SOn Of Rev. J. B. Parrott, of Clinton, and is now connected with tiie County Nows. Rov. W. B. Duncan, the now Motbo dlst pastor, arrived in t.bo city with his family last week. Mr. Duncan preaohed for tho first time to h'.s now congrega tion Sunday and mado a most favorablo impression. Ho and bis family aro cordially wolcomed to ?ne city. For tho convenience of State Pen sioners in Laurons Tiik, ADVERTISER states that tho State Board mot in Co lumbia last week and adopted now rulos under tho amended law. Now blanks will bo prepared and sent to ?It hn M. Hudgens, Esq., County Pen sion Chairman. Ho will givo notice by publication when theyare received, in evory case a now application must bo made and tho now blanks used. A Male. Tho Laurens Morcan?llo Company, Mr. B. A. Sullivan manager, has gone out of business and has sold its stock of goods to Mr. H. Terry, Perhaps you bave not decided what your Christmas presents will be this yoar. It Is none too soon to decide. We are showing a lino that wo think is a little liuor than any other. A groat many people think so too, judging by tho sales. Tho prices will strike you as won derfully low. The quality brings people back for more. Tho stylos are elegant and exclusive. Don't make the mistake of waiting for Dec. 20th bofore selecting. Sec lug our Holiday Goods is better than reading about them. When may wo expoet you? The Laurens Drug Co. Druggists. 'Phono 76 Goods dolivorod. How Many People will Enter our Htore Dec. 84th, 1900? A Gold Watch act 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. Bach guess must be left in poison, and one guess will be accepted at every visit to our store. Contest closes December 24th, 1 1 o'clock, p. m. Some body is sure to get the Watch, which is now on exhibition in our store. W. A. JOHNSON, 1.1. -.irons, 8. C. BIG BARGAINS INJ *e MHUNEKY. A chance fore very JLady to get a Hat. $1.00 and $1.25 Street Hats all colors, at 75 cents Don't wait until they arc all picked over but come early and take advantage of the otler. Peace ot) EaftJ^, f^irt Prices to fill. IReady for Crjr istfpas ^ You'll enjoy giving at our prices, and what you give will be worthy, if you buy from us. Talk is easy but we have the Goods to show for our statements and we know a few things too. We can save any pur chaser, of Clothing, Shoes or Dry Goods, money on these lines. From now until Christmas we intend to sell the Good*. It" quality and price counts we will win. Some straight Shots. Ciotr?ii)g. I Sijoes. | $>fy GoodsJUfjdefcrjear. ,> , , , # There uro Shoos, and there aro# In this department we have no# Men's, Ladies' Children's Boys knee suits m heavyishoeB| But; you will onl y find tho*,,,,,, f, \ lUTiictliii weights from 69 oents up. Men'sjbest Shoos in our store. >gold (lolIar8 gomg at '10contB- m,r# MUSlIll, suits in overy imaginablo oolorj we give ^Dress Goods worth $1.50 a yardf WiMil and stylo from $2.98 up. ? . ... . . , . Jfor lo oents per yard. BUT w?5 UUIj Overcoats that will keen von#yOU shocs without pasteboard or* v 1 J J at small prico for high equality uverooats tnat win keep > <lUf sf rap leather in them at the sameiaro selling Dry Goods cheaper than? material. Ask for our lleeco warm at small price, Jprice you pay for trash. Jyou ovor bought thorn before. J lined suits at 9? oents. v w v v v^ht v wv r ??'4rr'^p %r w w w %f^sr v^rwv at v *y )v*^ %v *w*v v*??vt^wv ?w1 Ginghams, Percales, Homespuns, Calicos, Flannels, a saving whether you want a . MILE OR -A We never fail to please those who want the best. Laurons, S. C. f.-.Ta.i 11 Borj't be guided by what you have seen in the past or expect to see in the future. l^oa) is ttye Tifpe, Trjis is tr>e PLflCE for you to select your PRESENTS Everything (or the Home beautiful. Buck's 28 A, Fame stove with 40 Pieces Ware $17.50 ^]#Frelght l?aid#| on $10.00 I'urchasos. Laurens, S. C. I n Building a FOUSE Every item counts. Consult us and get the host Nails, Hinges, ami all Hardware at the Lowest Figures that they can he furnished. Our line of Farm Implements, Tools, Chains, Locks, Wire for Fencing, Horseshoes and all kinds of 1 lardwarc are full and UP-TO-DATE. Wo aro 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 stuff and lose money in the end. Brooks <&, Jones. mWmWm Corner Main and Harper Streets. Going Otit of Business! Our entire stock must be sold within the next oo days ?a(?> Regardless of COST. <S^ Wo havo a woll selected 8took of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes, Etc, and tho bargain hunter will find that \VG moan just what we Bay, whou wo advertise selling out at COST, Every thing sold for the CASH,no goods will be charged to any one. This salo commenced Monday, November 5th. Rospootfully, Laurent* Mrcantile Company. Th? Plao*?Todd Building?formerly Todd & Huff's stand.