Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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"Cidams' Opening on Saturday i weather ? 1 ' Monday und I *Xn liiere v ? ' ' ? nU>h l,,?M'' tlrirv liruot iful >>i course and litc*! departure. 1110 Silks and "wdrrtS !UV!l,n ' ,ov'?V1,--s iVelsoii Min Vrmstrongaud Miss jj^i, ?arksdalo are assisting Mrs. riief llugbca foiiLd ISonnlo Maddox, iirtirjoij, and a small colored boy ?jj$nartanbiirg on Ibo s-ivots Sat ( ": f ,';ll',,',-'d tho boy SS'with biui and managed to get [oca th? Sunday's tram. 'I ho boy uMfergot a chance toskoduddlo and tide a Kddl rush fee the Augusta road. forleyQsrlioglon, colorod, lost his weiDtbUeb> by an accidental Uro, 'jj-w, ay evening, the 2Gth ult. He C|ib($iof lus furniture and house E| Stuff. Tho house was insured for tatfaild Its value $500.00. Me is an jr'duitrit'Us roan and the loss falls hard afcn bin'. foe Wednesday Aft* rnoon Club have ?elected Mrs. J. 0. C. Fleming and Ki$.U.K. Alken to represent them it tbe Stato Federation of Women's (Ms,which meets at Croonville next ?ODtbi Mr*. Foatherat ne, who is President of thi Wednesday Club and Auditor for the State Federation, will lls)attend tho Convention in Ore n flllft The Laurons olub will bo ropre jerted by three of its brightest and post cultivated members. The Schuberts gavo a splendid cote ?KMonday night, but tho rain kept nioyaway and tho library did hot beu fit 50 largely as was hoped for. The Opera Houso was kindly tendered the tidies of tho library association free of net for the occasion by the city couu c I and Mr. Lutbor McCord also aided tlem very materially by lending 01.0 ><bi$ best piano?. Easley News. This is a new venture in the Jour Dlllsllc field, four columns, neat, clean, fresh as tho neighboring mountain treez.\ It is diminutive now, but ihoiild "grow" as Its motto reads? "Urgeoaks from Little Acorns grow." We believe the reading should bo "tall. A Flour or Quality. N'o Hour sold In I.aureus matches tho "Clifton" in quality and purity. Tho wealth of rich gluten contained in this lour makes sweel,\vholosomo bread of a nuUyllavor. T. N. linrksdale and M. II. bowler, the grocers, have it for sale. the wcatbor is dry enough tb early farmers will plant some corn this week. We heard an old time farmer who planted corn bofore guano was heard of, say thai he preferred to wait for u warm spell nfter April 1, to plant, for bo noticed that corn that came ti|t soon alter planting, pi'OW of! rapidly and did better than that which wa- several weeks in the ground, lie generally had corn to sell.?Spartan burg Spartan. An old funnel 's rule is to plant when (ho poplar loaf :s as big a> a squirrel' ear.?Kb, A i>\ krtishu. Mr. I>. EI. Wadsworth, of Laurent: arrived in town last wool: and will make Durlington Iiis hi me He will have charge of tho now store at the COtton mill and hop'OS to be ready for business in about ten days. Mr. Wad worth's management of the cotton m il store at Laurons has demonstrated tb fflVt that he is a safe conservative business man, and gives assurance that the enterprise in Darlington will be a tUCCess. Darlington Messenger. Dr. IT. L. Todd, a dentist from Clin ton, S. C , is m the city for a f w days Dr. Todd is a young nein well up In his profession and he is here with at idea of locating in Spitrtanbur_'. If hi decide to make Spartanburg bis home he will tie gladly welcomed and will receive the patronage that he dc serves.?Spartanburg Herald, 2^th ult. Hon. A. C. Latlmor, of Helton, left a few days ago for Mexico, to bo absent for several weeks. Mr. Litimer li es publicly announced himself a candi date for the 1'nited States Senate and will give some one a close race as he is one of the most hustling politicians on the stump In the State. ? Honoa Path Chronicle 11 is said that an alligator was seen on the banks of Reedy river yesterday afternoon by several boys who were playing near the stream. The saur'on wa* doubtless washed hero by tho re cent heavy rains.?Greenville News. Miss Mary Rivera leaves to-morrow for Clinton to accept a position as strenographer and book-keeper.?Spar tanburg Herald, iUst ult. The "American Girl" Shoes and Ox ford in all the latest styles Kvery pair guaranteed. So'e a?entp. J. K. Minter & Hro. Perfection Never Attained. It is not claimed that perfection hss been attained in the manufacture of "Clifton" Hour, but it approaches per fection more nearly than any other flour sohl In Laurons. It i--. however, absolutely pure, und makes the most delicious bread, cake and pastry. Sold by T N. bark-dale and M. IL Fowler, tbe retail grocers. The Appelile of a (mat' Is envied by all DOOr dyspeptics whoso Stomach and Liver are out of order. All such should know that Dr. King's New I ife Pills, the wonderful Stomach and Liver Kotncdy, gives a splendid appetite, sound digestion and a regular bodily habit that insures per fect health and great energy. Only 25 cents at Laurons Drug Co. 4 V. I*. Darrel I Li vi tor C>P. Barrett, formerly of this city, who bail a most remarkable career in thisfctatc, was lately seen in Philadel phia by a gentleman from Spartanburg. A few'months ago Harrett was BOCIl working |p a butcher shop. It was published a year or so ngo that Harrett had died. This was pro? bably published for a distinct purpose and originated with that romarkablo man. C. P. Bai sett's record is unique? Brilliant, well educated and astute to the last degree, he plannod and c .r rlcd out an ;?11111 >st ondloss succession of frauds against, though partly under the protection, of that mist nearly perfect organization ? tho United States postofllco department.?Spar tanburg Journal. "Brilliant rascal" ho.?Ed. Advisu tikku. Mrs. Adams can show you tho most Complete line of neckwear und belts. Southern. Always ready to give a Pquaro deal for a round dollar. Sit down in a (pilot place and read our advertisements. O. B, Simmons. See the Hats and the prices before buying. We havo them to suit every body. Mrs. Adams. What about a nice Hat Pack? You will need one, won't you? Cal at cur store and look at our entire line id these goods. No i3l in Oak. height 7 feet, width 1 feet, with 21 x U0 French Devel Mirror Only $15 7."? S. Mi ? B. H. Wilkes. See the 10 cents Ginghams that are going for hi cent--. ^Remember if you cannot call thero is still a Connecting bnk between us? the telephone. Call No. M. O Bi Simmons. Buck's 8toves lead the procession. Others following tbe (Ireat White enamel line. Hold only hy I S. M. & K . II. Wilkes. lho Openings are largely what lias! hnppeni .1 ?. in?.? a, -:.. The i Wlint! after !.i ? i. was an Opening I iiul Simmons and I !??? Hub uro having their big displays as ih< pat., r u, press. Ovt-rat Simmons*, Mis-; Frit*/, is pre siding over a department rich with laces and Mowers, th.. consensus ol at tent i?>n bo ; devot? d to t lie hats, which arc lint tin.-, xcasou. They must be Hat says Fashion'and so Ihov arc inn tiiey are beautiful with wonderful rowns of luce and rolled brims ol lib i?rty silk nnd llowors appearing from their various nooks and corners. Tin; editor is not exactly a uonuoisseur of hats, still it strikes linn (hat it would he bard to top these creations and a lot more of the snme spocius, whii !: Mrs. Kelson and Mrs. Tucker,of Haiti more, are showing at the Hub. Mr. Nelson has a lovely lit.f (bin goods, piques, organdies, the latest novelties, in belts ami ribbons, the beautiful ere pens, crepe do < hiiues \\ Ith the laces to combine With them, and down at Sim mons there are (beams in grt nadlues, etc., etc. even forever, do and see for yourself. The state Convention of Kind's Daughters will meet here on tbo 17th of April, the delegates arriving on the 10th ins!. It '?; expected that there will bo about thirty-live in number. The sessions of the con vent 'on will hi held in the Frcsbytorian church, and Mrs. Kdgar Martin, I'rosident of the local chapter, and its various mombers are making elabt tute preparations for the entertainment of the visiting Daughters. A reception will probably be tendered them at the i'rosby terian church on the evening of the loth inst. Mrs. Davis, of New York, President of the order in America will be present, and of COUt*t0 the State ollieers as well. I.aureus t'ompllinentcd. Gov. McSwccney has appointed his stall' and umong them \V. II. Martin, Ifisq., of this city, as Aldo de Camp with the rank ol I.ieut-Colonel. Your ice Cream. I'rosident K. II. Hudgens, of the Oil Mill, tell.-. Til!'. A DVEKTISKK that his Ice manufactury will bo In operation in due t in". So we need not be concerned about our ices of the purest water and ahead c I the picnic season. Hov. .Mr. F.sles. The many friends of this gentleman who is in Augusta, whore lie under went a delicate operation, will learn with pleasure that he is doing well. We hope to hear of bis early and en tire restoration to health. Religions Notice. There will be preaching in the First Methodist Church on Thursday oven ing. This will be tho opening service of the protracted meeting to beheld in that church. The meeting will con tinue BOVeral days and the public is cor dially invited to attend. Game Minis. The llmo up 'er shooting the quail. Owners of lands and hunter* should look we I to it, that the law for the protection of gamo Is observed There Is no reason that th ? wild tur key should no. ub und In our midst ex cept the ludilVeivneu ol our own pco pie. _ Columbia. She is setting her house in order lo entertain the old heroes in May. All the battered vets should ^o. They will particularly enjoy seeing their handsome capilol city, made ashes by Sherman, an up-to date town, full of pluck and go, bedecking herself like a bride lor the new century. Mullet ins ft out Clonison Tin-. AOVKKTISKK is glad to have Bulletins from Clcmson on the follow ing subject?: "Grapes," "Fungicides," (substances that kill and prevent dis eases in plants,) and "Jtlce." Seat free to South Carolinians asking for thorn. Information on spraying is invaluable A Fire Alarm. When the alarm of lire Is sent In in Laurc ns the town bell rings and the no lice dUcharge their pistols On Saturday morning a tenant house on the premi ses of Capt. J. R. Mlnter was reported ablaze. It resulted in a royal fusiladc of some ten minutes, as if every cham ber window in the city were thrown up and a six shooter emptied of all in chambers. Fortunately tin; lire was promptly extinguished! It. is probably a good regulation to arouse the citizens in small towns dependent upon the pa triotism of volunteer lire departments. Salesday. Then was ft goodly crowd. No pub lic sales. It was more social than otherwise. Farmers say, especially in Young and Dial, that tho great rain did considerable damage. Much of the ploughing and preparation must he done anew and anxiety is expressed that the lands mav not be in the for ward state they had counted on. Sinco the rain much attention has been given to terraces, in many in stances washed away and needing re newing. ~ A Bu7 Steal. On Saturday last at noon a packs1 go containing flvo hundred dollars was stolen from the Kx press ofllce, this city, Mr. Stewart Miller, In charge of the office receipted for the package at noon, placing in a table drawer and absented himself for a few minutes. Later making up his express invoice lie found the package gone. It was to have gone, on tho mid-day tra'u to simpsonville, Groonvlllo county. A negro, Press Watts, employed about the Depot has been arrested and at t his writing is in Jail. The Exposition. The committee appointed by Capt .1 II, Humbert, reprosontlng the dif ferent townships, largely attended in the court house auditorium on Monday, Capt. Humbert presiding. Looking to the roprestntation of l.aureus by a county exhibit at (be Charleston Ex position, it whs docided to appoint com mittees on the following subjects: On ? Id tr ip-: .1 D, Sulllvnn. .lohn n Hunter; manufactures, wood and iron, W. II. Drumuiond, .1. (i. William.: text ties. C. M. it lilev I:. M. Wasson; mineral-, J, I'. axoh, It. 1,. Hender son; dairy if d apiury,.I T. I'cUii, J, I). W. Watts: horticulture, M. A. Sum mere', Frank Mod lock; forestry, Dr. H. K. Aiken.G. D Martin; household, \v. i . itasor, 0. c V< ung; stock. Ct I. .1 II. Whartou, John I'. Bell. These committees aro called to mcot atLau* rons C. 11. on Salesday in M.iy next (amp tiarllngton* Tliis Camp held Its meeting on Mon day, Commander T. II, Crews in tho chair. F. I*. McG?wan, Ks(j., one of the sons of vetei ans, was kind enough to ac t as secretary of tho meeting, As the meeting was not full, May Ith, was li.\ >d lor anothor meeting of the ( amp at IIA. M. The following delegates were appointed to represent, the camp at the division meeting to ho held in Columbia earl v m May . Comrades Jno. M. Hudgens, .lames Wham; alternates, Comrades John li. Smith and Jasper K. Martin. To the 1'. C. V. convention at Mem phis, delegates, Abrain Cook and Com mander T. I'.. Crews, alternates, com rades J>niies Wham and T. .1. Duckctt. Col 11 W. Hall commanding the Hau r. us Regiment, whs authorized to ap point the sponsors and maids of honor for tbo camp at the Columbia and Mom |ihis re-unlona. All members of this camp aro expected lo pay their dues, twenty-live edits a year, on or before I he Ith day of May to comrade (). O. Thompson or comrado John II. Copo land. a The urcttiost lino of lacoa and em broidcifics at Mrs. Adams* PACTS PERSONAL AND UKin NO i KS Ol' RECENT EVEN IS. Mr. T. G. Wutts ;s in the city. Mrs. 0. G. Thlcllog Is visiting rek lues at Clinton this week. r Mrs. .). ii. Sulllvan l.i s returned Irom a visit to s; urtauburg. Mr. Wmis Davlf, of Clinton, was in tho city Friday. Mrs. .1. R. Dilti.- visited relatives at Clinton last winde Advertise in TlIK AUVKUriSEIt. It's gOttitlg new subscribers every day. j Col..). D. M. Shaw visited Columbia during last week. Mrs. Wilson, of Vorkviile, is the guest of Mrs. Alex Long. Col. .1.11. Wharton was in the city Monday. Mrs G. W. I j. Teague, of Waterloo, spent last Wedliosday in the city. Atlanta Jour aal aril Advertiskr now $1,75. Dr. Sol/.lor, of Whltmires, was in the eity Monday. Mr. M. T. Simpson, of Cross Hill, was in town Monday. Mr. Willie Cilkcrson has taken charge of the up-tOWu express oflioe. Mrs. Josephine Watts returns this week from Kinards, where, she has been visiting for several weeks. The foot bridge over Little ittver, North Harper Street, was washed away last week. The Liberty Springs ohurcb, Cross Hill, has extended a call to Rev. Mr. Sadler, of Williamsburg county. Mr. R, C. Davis, one of the promi nent gentlemen in the county visited tho city salesday. Mr. Frank Hammond, a leading busi ness man of Greenville, was in the city Friday. Mrs. C. M. Olarko spent several days last week with relatives at Simpson ville. Mr. J. 11. Davis and Mrs. Philips, of Clinton, were in the eity last Wednes d ay. Mr. W. F. Carrel', the succe.-sful young artist, has returned from a tour of the State of Florida. At the COttotl mill store the Opening comes off to-day. It will he a beautiful millinery show. Cadet Marvin Franks, of Clemson, has been at home lor a short visit to his parents. Complaint is made that tin' poach crop was considerably hurt by the- s? - yore fro t of t wo weeks ago. Mi-- Ida Adam , alter a visit to Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Adam- has returned to l'ei/.er. Captain J - It. Swit/.or, of Cray Court, was in the eity Monday, warmly greeted by his many friends. F.x-lloproscntativo Dr. John It, Smith, of Mt. Gallaghorr, was in the city Monday. The Semi-Weekly Atlanta Journal has gone up in rates. It can now he had with Till'. ADVERTISER for $1.70. All the crossings on Hampton street are in a bad way from the rains, two of tbom washed away. We understand that board at Con verse College during the State Teach ers' Summer School will be fourteen dollars a month. Our new eity authorities showed commendable activity In repairing promptly the damage done by tbe downpour of last week. A great rain is fallil.g as we make up our paper and the streams are already over-llowing. Uuquestionably much damage will follow. The opera house has been leased for two years to Carroll M. Miller, an en terprising young business man wno will doubtless secure good theatrical attractions for next winter. On account Merry Makers' Week, April 22 to 27, the C, & W. C. road will sell round trip tickets to Augusta for one fare. Great opportunity for a do llghtful time. Mr. A. II. Dagnall, a member of the Anderson bar, and formerly of this city, was in town last week on pro fessional business, receiving a cordial welcome from his old friends. Mr. W. I*. Thomason, lately with tho Laurens COtton mill store, has ac cepted a position at Darlington. Mr. Thomason and his charming wife will be greatly missed in Laurens. Mrs. Harry Link, of North Carolina, NKK Miss Louise Hampton, is visiting her uncle, Mr. Luther MeCord and is cordially welcomed back to tho eity by her old friends. Dr. A. J. Christopher's patients are during his absenco in New York in the hands of Dr. lt. G. Christopher, who Is giving them tbe very best of at tention. The skating carnival Friday night is eagerly lookod forward to ami some very fetching costumes are being made for it. Uoatltiful prizes will bo given to those, who excel in tho art and a vo.-y delightful ovening is anticipated, Managing Kditor of Iho Augusta Chronicle, M. I*, Walsh, retires and Mr. John R, Dut ke takes his position. It is a most admirable newspaper and pjpulur in a largo territory oi South Carolina which it reaches daily. The Slate ConvOntlon of K .m?' 's D uightors will mcoi horo on tho 17th of April. Tho to al chapter of King's Daughters is making elaborate pre parations for the ir reception and en tertainmont. Veteran If. I*. Rlakely, who loft a leg at Gettysburg, and h an expert on fruit, was in to see us last week. It will lake worse than Cottysburg to kill his spirit. He is, however, timid, about Jack FrOSt) as ho nurses bis fruits and vegetables. Mr. J. T. Harris, who recently sold the Harris i.ithia Springs in this county, it is announced has purchased the Kirby Mineral Spring in Spartan burg county. He is the very man to develope it [t will not interfere with his establishing a bank at Hpartanbtirg. Mr. Ri O Davenport has recently graduated in pharmacy from a College in Atlanta, taking a very high stand In a class of forty-live. Mr. Davenport now hat a position with Dr. Land, of Augusta, lie Is a bright young man and a son of Mr. and Mra. N. B. Dav enport, of Cross Hill. Davis & Roper drew great crowds last Wednesday and Thursday, their Opening days. The display of dress goods and handsome rendy made cos tumes was truly a delight to all wo mankind, beautiful taffeta skirts, shirt waists in nilks and linens, tin new foulards and grenadines aro all there, and they will take your meas ure and order everything for you that I they have'nt in stook. Preparing He medics For Stock Is a feature- of our Prescription De partment upon which WC pride ourselves. Wo do not slight such prescriptions simply because the medicines are to bo given to do mestic animals. Drugs and chemi cals of doubtful quality are not "good enough" at our store. This is why you should bring us your proscriptions for Condition Pow dcrs, Liniments, Poultry medi cines, Hog cholera rcmldlcs, Dog medicines, etc. Wo also have a large number of formulas for preparing all kinds of remedies for all diseases of all do mestic animals. The Laurons Drug Co, Druggists. 'Phono 75 Goods deliver d. MKHI Reward $100. The readers of ibis paper will bo pleased to leam that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure In all its stages and tint is Catarrh. Mall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Cn trrh (hire is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous BUrfaeeS of the systom, thereby de stroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as sisting nature In doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in Its curativo powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to euro. Send for list of testi monials. Address, f. j. chknky a CO., Toledo, o. Sold by druggists. 7?c. Hall's Family i'llls aro the best? NOTICE Tho payment of City Taxes has been extended'till April 20th. After that tlmo PENALTY WILL CERTAINLY AND WITHOUT EXCEPTION HE ADDED Take due. notice and govern yourself accordingly. Hv order of Council. C. K. GRAY, Mayor. L. O. Hai.i.k <?. (5. THE LAUREMS BAR A NEW LAW FIRM. The undersigned have this day en tered into a partnership for tin; practice of luv. in 111(? Courts of thisState, under the name of Simpson ft Cooper and will promptly attend to all business en trusted to them. ii. y. Simpson, it. a. Cooper. \v. 1?. knight. lt. es. HA Uli. KNIGHT & HAlill, Attorney8 at Law. Uf>" Will practice in all tho State and Federal Courts. Strict attention to all busin? ss intrusted to them OHlce iip-stairs, Simmons' Building, A TT ENTIONI ATTE NT IONM Teachers and Scholars of Laurons County. Wishing to savo you money, as well as to supply you with tho latest books, we havo put In stock Johnson's Head ers, I oo'h Histories, Ginu's Arithme tics and Froy's Geographies. Glad to have you call. Palmetto Drug Co. ii n.f I i. ? ? Osse of the neatest anil prettiest line of Dress Goods, Percales, Organdies, Swiss China SiBk9> Ginghams, and everything that yon may wish to find in the Milli nery Department. Prices on Spring Clothing, Shirts, "ats, Shoes and Gents' Furnishing Goods to suit the Respectfully, Special Sale of Ladies and Childrens Sailor Hats. Every Lady and Child should come to this sale and buy a new Sailor for Kastor. r^euJ SJ^ape in White and Black rough straw at 25 cents. Good quality at the price. Neu) SHpPE in White, Black, Navy, Oxblood and Brown Leather Sailor, rough straw?sold everywhere at 75 cents?our price Friday and Saturday 50 cents. quality in plain straw, black and blue bands. Sold every where $1.25 to $1.50,0111- price for Friday and Saturday, 98 cents. A Good Thing in Children's While and Tan Mexican shapes at J5 cents. Children's White Mexican shape worth 7 S cents, Our price Friday and Saturday So cents. Children's New Shap Sailors, while, rough straw, w ith assorted hands and crush crowns, very popular this season. Friday and Saturday 50 cents. ?..Special Sale in Ladies Waist from &5 cts to 85.50 Cts atjcl etise arc equally important. With each round Dollar put good square sense and you'll be sure to come out square by the time you t(ct 'round* We ca.t) Save Yoti JDiipes af>el jDollafs. Laurous, S. C. t, m l?Yom tin- Sombre Shades of Winter Colors the shelves are being rapidly Tilled with new and desi rable (ii >ods for Spring Wear. Sec the Now Dress Goods from 15 cents up. We show a handsome Weave in Crepe Tissue?this is a very showy I'rabric and only 25 cents a yard. Just opened two numbers in Black Taft'cta Silk?ask to see them. Mercerized Foulard an article rcsc.n blinj^ silk so closely but such a difference in price will prove a quick seller. As usual we carry a choice line of plain White Lawns, Embroideries, Insertions and All-Over, with Laces in all the favorite makes. An endless variety in printed Pique, Batiste and Twentieth Century Styles in Lawns. 1$jn Defer your purchases until you glance over the styles opened at / W. G. WILSON & CO. / LauroiiB, S. C, Feb. 26, 1901. / THE OLD FIRM kennedy, MiOS. 1 will COU? tinuc tho Undertaking businoss at tho <>ld stand. COFFINS, OASKKTsi and ROBKS, and HEARSE, at tho ?-^^^LOWeST PRICES* A continuance of tho generous patronage lithorl ? oxtondod r*s octfully solicited. KENNEDY [JllOS., Laurens, S. G NORTJ ?and k! Direct from Distiller to Consumer^ Saying Middlemen's Profits. Write for Prices, J. H. WOOL LEY, CHKRHYVILLE, N.C.