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notation at Union ( hurch. Co. ? ?<*" o' tho I Uli S. ('. ami Co "C" < f t;,. ;i i s. c. Battalion had their doiiuul M inion at Union Church un Saturday. Tho attoudanco was la reo, und with n delightful picnic served by tlx ilaughtor* of 'he ?>1?1 soldiers, tho occasion was groatly enjoyed. A roso ? was adoptou endorsing a Sol diers' Homo by tho Stute. Our dole gat ion In tho General Assembly, Son* utor Goodwin and Representatives Me* i.un, Coopor und Klohols favoring it- establishment. Veterans O. O, 'I I.n ii:. in. M. II. Ferguson and Dr. J. It. Smith ma ''; enthusiastic talks sup. portiug tlio scheme, it was a ploasant day for ami especially the old und natu r< <! gray-boards of the no's- Long ina\ tiny live. t amp Meeting? An old timo camp mooting will bo hold in LnuroiiH from Aug. 23id to Sept. 1st. liby's Urove, where tho campaign incotiiu's liavo bien held, Iiuh hern k c.ned for the meetings. This being it splendidly woodod place it will furnish u beautiful atd comfortable place for tho meetings and tho campers. The moot in in will bo held in a large canvas t.d.crnacle. Snudlor touts will bo pro-* \ii|?d tllO'O wl10 may wish n> camp. M of those - cill. r tints were OUT n r..' touts used in the l . s. Army. '1 hoy ore largo on< ugh for several porsoun to Blui'p hi ami arc meat comfortable. Let thofe who wish t" tent hi lug along with them quilts and such other article? as they may need. Cooking utensils might be brougld al?o. Ums loduoing Iheex ik'i r'.' of yoitr stay nicking It as cheap be>0 ; s though yon were al Imme. Olli? ers ran foiue in coverod wagons. In Botno places, even llicugh tho meetings uro held in tho town, the town pet pic tnk ? teils, thus freeing themselves from It iisohold duties and enabling tlioni to u'ct the most out of the meeting. Tin city wator supply will be tapped. A restaurant will ho in foil operation on the i r, um!s, where regular meals and lunches ? an be second al a modorate price. Amoiigr' workers will l>e Kovs. .1. Rl. I'iki : At'anla, W. I'. b . Kinsid, Ol K|>worth, 8. C, N. J. Holmes, of At lant?, T. C. ! u ks ami D. II. Owinga, ?>f Lftiircns, and Mr. and Mrs. Todd, f Allan'.i. Whj So Popular. Tin popularity oi' "Clifton" Hour is duo to its uu glided quality?absolute ly pure, retaining! all tho nutritive and healthful rpjalit! sol tho 'iuist selected Wheat. Call for ??( lifton'' it you want the purest and best. Made at brans ford Mills, Owonsboro, Kv. Sold by T. a . Uarksdalo and M. II.'Fowler. Miss Annie Fiirman lo Weil Kcv. l-'ngi nc Peudletoii. Clem- n < 'allege, Aug.Announce ment has boon made of a wedding to take place in the autumn which will be of h.lerest to many in Qeorgta. Miss Annie Furman, daughtor of Prof. Charlc- M. Furman, of Olcmson Cob logo, S. C, ami graiidaugkter of tho late (lUtiiigulshou Dr. James 0. Fur man, ef Furman riv.ier.-ity, is to wed the I lev. KaigOUO ft. Feuilleton, for merly of Atlanta, now pastor of the baptist church at Fayottovlllo ami In dian Spring, Ca. Mr. Pendloton Is a son it Mr. II. C Fondle ton, of Vir glnia, hut now of Ooorgia, and is wide ly connected in both Georgia and Vir ginia. The wedding will occur in November al Clemson College. ? Atlanta Journal. Miss Furman has numbers of friends in this city who will ba interested in '.his announcement. 11' Von Knew! II you knew what the miller knows, ami what your physician knows about adulterated Hour, yon. too, would in sist on your grocer sending you ''Clif ton''. Try it! 11 is the best and pur est. Made, ai Bransford Mills, Owons boro, Ky . and -old by T. X. Barksdale and M. If. Fowler. '1 hire serial features of attractive qualities and also Of solid value are now appearing in The Outlook: Mr. Jacob A, Rita's autobiographical arti cles called ''The Making of an Amer ican," Dr. Lyman Abbott's "Tho Rights of Man: A Study in Twentieth. Century Problems," and "The Man from Olongarry," a serial by Ralph Connor, the lUUllOl'Of "Tlic Sky Pilot," and "Black Kock." ($3 a year. The Outlook Company, 28" Fourth Avenue. Is*csv York.) Good I llings to Fat. Ar.' made of "Clifton" Hour?a pure product. If you don't eat bread made of "Clifton" you don'l cat. the best bread. Sold by T. X. Barksdale and M. II. Fowler. Cray Court, s. C, July 27, 1001. Messrs S. M. & K II. Wilko3, Cents: The cooking stove I purchas ed from yon . ight years ago is giv ing 1110 perfect satisfaction in every respect, and I have not spent one cent for repairs for it since I nought it. I can cheerfully recommend your line of stoves t<> ovory one. Yours truly. D. F. Cl ukv. Wham's Lawn. The Annual picnic ut this famous picnic ground will take place Aug. 15, instant. Prominent spankers will dis cuss I've questions, 'the public are eoni ally invited lo attend and bring wcll-iillcd bask jts. M. W. Nash, Fi r Commit tee. We soil tho celebrated Guyol suspon? tiers. Try a pair at 50 cents. .1. K, M inter A: BrO. We can supply ail your wants in Mil linery, and we guarantee you'll have no cans'.! for complaint The Hub. Purchase a bottle of Oedorino for 25 cents and try it or your furniture and you will he. pleased with it, and you will not he without a bottle in your house. Sold only by S. M. .V I'. II. Wilkes. Ladies arc invited to inspect the "American Girl" shoo. It's sold and guaranteed by J. 10. Minter.v Bro. If yon have no! bought your slipper?, j,his is to tell you wo arc selling them bo ohoap von cannot alTord to miss us. The Hub. Forty-eight Hocking ("hairs receiv ed last week, an early visit to our store Will onablo you to see the entire line. Prices from 13.50 to $12.00. S. M. & K. H. Wilkes. Gentlemen And everything they m ed in the way of furnishings at the cloth ing store of ,1. F.. Mintcr & Hro. A visit to our -tori- will convince you that, we handle the largest and most COn pie to line of mantels, tiles and grates of any store in this State. We would like ygu to come in and see tin se goods. No trouble to show you. S. M. it F. II. Wilkes. Full supply Coats' spool Thread al ways on hand. J. B, Mintcr .v Hro. Everything in Ladies', Misse,?' and Children's slippers at and below cost. There arc values you cannot afford to puss. The 11 ub. boys' corduroy knee pants, fr.uii f| to 25years, the VOry thing for lio?s, at f>0 cent*;. J. K. Mintcr A Hro. Sec our 1)8 wonts shoes for men. Hig value. J. E. Mintcr Sc Bro. Married at tlio Methodist Parsonage, Tuesday night, L'lth inst . tho Kov. Mr. l).unouu pfliciatlug, Miss Kthol Pinch and Mr K. o. MoMukln; both of this city. At Oroonvllly, on Sunday afternoon last, Misses Lovl ami lluabco, young ladles, was killed by a bolt of lightning, and OthCl'8 SOVOrely hurl hut will ro* cover. Tho installation wop vices ?>f Kov. B. II. (trier us pastor of the Ora church w ill take place on next Wcduosdav, at 10 A. M. Kov. W. I?. Lindsay wliiud dress tho people and Kov. l>. (i. Phil lip-, the pastor. Religious services will he continued over Sabbath, with preaching by Kov . W, 13. Lindsay. Last week, for the lirst tillio during the year, the city was abundantly sup plied with chicks of frying ami broil ing sl/.o. They BoUlat l?cts and 1" ct;. lion. A. .). Smith, of Mountvllte, has supplied during the summer a few friends with delightful spring lamb. Ami tho inquiry arises what has he cos to of "old dog Tray," (the faithful friend of man', In that neighborhood? Tho Summer School after a very suc eussful session will close cm Saturday. The nttondnnco has lava good and tho teachers have been much Interested and have done good work. Professors Wnlktns, Wallace, and Superintendent i honks luivo b( en Indefatigable In their efforts to m ike the school a success and have BUCCCedod well. MUs Lucas, who has charge of the art department, will give an exhibit on i-Ylday which will bo opon to the public. It will be an Interesting occasion and tin oppor tunity not to be neglected. Capital Stock Increased. Tho stock holders of the Furniture Factory meet to morrow aed it is un derstood that they will increase by fifteen Thousand Iho capital stock of the plant. At a meeting of tho direc tors last week the management of thy Factory made a splendid show ing or what bus been accomplished since the factory w< nt Into operation u year ago. Ali tho new stock has been secured already. Yen Beautiful. Mr. Mark Pitts, of Jacks, sen! to his frlond, Clerk .lohn P. Holt, a splendid assortment of the Bradford melon. Clerk lot va- equally unsollli>h and a perfect beauty, weighing in pounds was consigned to ihc Junior of Tub Advkutisbk'sRtnlT and blessings wore showered on all coucornod. t he Exposition. Capt. J. li Humbert, the chairman for Lnurons, states that the prospect of a good exhibit from Lnurons is encour aging. Mi'. I .eve, tin; agent of tho ex position am1, visiting the counties, will bo in this county about tho23rd instant and give ir.p. lus and a practical direc tion to the work Of preparation. Bounties. Johnnie Parks, a handsome young fourteen year old gent!*.man. and aon of Mr, Pickcns Parks, brought us a half dox.cn perfect peaches of tho Chinese Cling family, one of iheso pouches was a good mess for an editor hungry for pcaohos without a Haw. Re i B. II. Crier. This accomplished young divine, re cently chosen to the pastorate of ihc Associate Reformed 1 'resby terian Church is now at Ortt, and will imme diately assume his charge We beg to add to this a: nouncoment that all of Laurent County wolcome this conse crAtcd gentleman to her citizenship and to tho exercise of his great otliee in our muht. ai CIciusou. The following is a list, in part, of those who are attending the Farmers fnstitUtO at Clemson this week, repre senting this city and county : Lafayotto W. Hamage, It. C Dun lap. ----- Celeman, James W. Boyd, Ben ffellams, Gideon Hol lams, T. N. Bnrksdalo, W. J. Barksdalo, .1, T. Gar rett, T. J. Weathers and son, Col. J. D. M. shaw and wife, C d. J . 11. Wharton, F.. A. Hamilton, W. A. Putnuin, Prank Owens, .lame- Wham, Walter PylOS, J. 0. Miller. J. L. Boyd. TlieWinncrs of Winthrop Scholarships Superintendent of K location, Rrooks, has been notllled that tho following brig'r t girN are the winners of the Winthrop Scholarships from this coun ty: MUs Daisy Harris, of Gray Court, Miss Ploronce llellams and Miss Clara VVelborn,o( Barksdalo's. Fifteen young lad.es stood the examination and the successful ones are therefore the more to bo congratulated. It is expected that they will take a tine stand at Win t hrop. Kxccutcd. Jim Harris, colored, who v.,n serv ing recont'y on the fjnurens ohain gang and was ideiltilied as the negro who killed Carter, the chain gang guard in Marlboro, carried to Bennetts villo. tried and OOnvictod of murder, was hanged Oil Friday bist. C ''tor, the murdered man, had two sons pres ent at the execution. A pathetic .scene occurred when Harris asked at the gallows to .-peak with these hoys, ear nestly protesting that lie did not mean to ki'il Mr. (..'arter. only meaning to es cape, and pleading thai the young men pray for him, which thoy did. The axe that killed Cuter W03 used in springing the trap of the gallows. Mr. L't.tle, of Tylorsvl le, identified llnrris, caused his t runsfer to Marlboro, and Kcts the reward, *200,00, Death of S. W. Vance. Tho many friends of this gentleman wl I regret to learn of his death at his home in Columbia on llio J)th instant, of acute 9tomnch derangement, He was fifty-four years old, and at tho llrao of his death held the office of State Phosphate Commissioner, having filled various positions ol trust In the State In recent years. He was horn In Cokoshury, lu Abbovillo County, and had bis education at the Stato Military Academy and lUllnburg, Scotland. Ho Borved In tho < Iv 11 war with the IJat tallion of State cadots. In early life he was married to Mi.-s Caroline young, a daughter of a prominent family in this county, and unt'.l a rocont removal to Columbia, mado his hemo in this city and county. His widow and the fol lowing children survive him : Mr. J. I.. Vance, Mr. Young Vance, Mrs. Wm. Banks, Miss Lilly Gray Vance. Nor wood [\.,Carolino Fli/.abethand Frank Vance. If.- was a Mason and member of itlcllland Lodge, Columbia Tho re mains were brought to Lauruns for in terment on Saturday last, escorted lo the depot at Columbia by following pall bearers: Honorary; Gov. M. B, McSwco* ocy, Col. I . It. Brook8, IIOO. J. P, Dor ham, Capt i>. J Grlllith, Col. T. J. Lip-comb, Col. Wille Jones. Activo? Col. 1*. IL Nelson, J. frost Walker, .1 T. (built, W. I> Molton, Jno. I'. Thomas, Jr., Col. U, X. Gun tor, Hon. F. II. Weston and s. T Carter* Capt. T. Walker, Col. F. N. (junter and Mr.J.T. (iantt accompanied the remains to Lauren*. At 2 P.M. they were met at the depot by Palmetto Lodge and interred at the city ceme tery with the fionors of Masonry, Pal metto Lodge conducting tho sorvioiis. Tho following acted as pall boarors; Hon. N. B. Dial, Col. II. V. Simpson, Hon. W. It. fllohoy, Mayor C. H. Gray, Dr. IL K. Hughes and Dr. P, B, Connor. The family have the. sympathy of our entlro community In tholr great aflilo' 1 'on. Tho "Hex" mattress is mado from South Carolina cotton, perfect in con - BtmoVion, will not pack or misshape, guaranteed absolutely. Only $H,f>(). S. M. A E. H. Wilkes. FACTS PERSONAL AND BRIEF NUT KS Ol KU TNT EVENTS. Mrs j, t. Poolo lias returned from a visit to relatives in Croonvlllo. Dr. O. C. Albright ^pent hist wook ttt Clinton. Mrs. Sal I io Duuhip spent last wook With Mrs. Eloise Shell. Miss Boyd, of Charleston, is visiting Miss Lily Miller. Mr. Ccorge Ferguson is n studont at the MacOQ Business College. Mi-, and Mrs. O. YV*. Babb spent las' week with friends atCorouaca. Miss Josdo Craven, ol Arkansas is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Todd. Capt. .1. B. Humbert", of Princeton, was in the eity on Friday last. Miss llossio Crews is visiting friends and relatives at Alma. Mrs. T. II. N'e'son leaves about the 20th for a trip North. Miss Cora tlolroyd Is visiting rela tives in Atlanta for a few weeks. Miss Coril.no Martin left for a visit to Chester last week. .Mr. Uaskoll Dial went to Ashvllle a few days ago. The Fleming block, West side of the Dinare, is being painted and renovated. Miss Evio Little, of Clinton, spool Sunday with friends in the city. Dr. Blakcloy, a promiuei.t ciil/.on of Ora, was In the eity Monday. Mrs. c. M. Clarke was called to'Simp sunvillo on Sunday, on account of the death of her mother. Mr. B. B. Parks, of Laurons, has been visiting Mr. .lohn Park-, of Greenville, for several days. Miss Grllllc Dor roh, of Grocnvliic, was the guest of friends in the eltj last week. Mrs J.T.Johnson, is recuperating from her recent illness at Chick Springs. Mess,-, w. r, Kichey, r. A, Cooper and P. P. McGowau wont to Green wood to attend conn last week. Miss Connie .I ones is at Henderson villo, N. O., and Mrs. XV. XV. Jones and Mis, \\ IHlo Jones al Brovard. Mr. T. A. Klvers, of Augusta was the guest of Rev. Hubert Ad.mis last week. Mr. Fleming Jones is spending a few weeks in the North Carolina moun tains. Mr. .). L. Gilkerson Is now with the Southern Express Company with head quarters at Greonvlllo. Mi-s Mary Waller ("amp is visiting her uncle, Captain J. W. Clark, at Union, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Tinsley, of Spar Canhurg, were the guests of friouds here last week. Mr. L. W. Simklnsspont several days in Greenville on important legal busi ness last week. Mrs. T. P. Simpson and children, and Mrs. Charles W. Tune, left on Wednes day last for Porter Springs. Mrs. N. C. McCall, of Weather ford, Texas, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. T I 'oolc. Our friend Murk Sanders laid at our feet a splendid Bradford melon, which was duly enjoyed. ("ram's Modern Atlas, sold by Mr. John H. Odell, is a library in itself of useful information. Miss Carrie Ray, of Jacks township, is visiting Mrs. W. A. Allison and Mrs. J. Butler Davis in Qreovlllc. Mrs. Swlt/er has romovod from the Itoland house, on Laurens street, to the McCoy house on Main street. Mr. B. IT. Boyd, of llopewell, ami a graduate of WolTord, has been oloctod principal of the Hebron High School, Darlington county. Mrs. .1. (). C. Dooming is spsnding several weeks at Glenn Spring's, and from there will go to the North Caro lin:, mountains. Mr. and Mrs. J. XV, Simpson, of Spartanhurg, were in town last Wed nesday the guests of Col. H. Y. Simpson and Mr. J. N. Wright of Lisbon. Miss Elizabeth Todd gave a recep tion on Thursday evening to her guost Miss Craven which was a brilliant and delightful affair. Messrs Walter Trlbblo and Charley Greer have enllstod in tho C S. Navy for a term of four years. They left a day or so ago for Port Royal. Maj. Wr. A. Watts, President of the People's Loan and Exchange Hank, and Judge H. C. Watts visited near Spring Cirove, on the Siiluda, on yes terday Mr. S. M. Wilkes has gone North to buy t he fall stock for his firm, w hich is one of the largest and most success ful in the furniture and china line in the State. Miss Katharine Jones will teach piano at Union Female College, Fufaln, Alabama, next session. Miss Jones is an accomplished musician and the at tractive daughter of Mr. J. W. Jones. Mr. Mac Munroo, who holds a posi tion at the Furnittiro Factory was no unfortunate as to have one of his lin gers cut oil a few days ago. He ex pects however soon to 1)3 able to be at work again. Misses AIIioand Kmmic Webb. I.cet< Kowarth, Messrs. II. A. and Hen Webb and Mossrs. Fliason and Clarke were members of a camping party which left for the mountains on Monday. On the farm of Col. Shaw last week appeared 0/ threatening crop of grass hoppers, which created some appre hension. The Colonel used vigorous measures, they were soon subdued and tho incident passed. Lieut. Smith of the H.H. Army, a nephew of tho Messrs G. P. and Flein Ing Smith of this city, has been pro moled to a First Lieutenancy. He was educated at our State Military Acad emy, whore he had a high stand. Mr. H. F. Fleming, a leading clti/.on of Greenwood, spent a few days in the eity lust week. Mr. Fleming will have tho building, lately occupied by Mr. B, C. Crisp thoroughly renovated, as it is there that the Mctsrs Fleming will Open their jewelry store. The City Mayi r had throe colored ladles around with old time brush brooms sweeping tho streets of ilio Public Snuaro last vock. it was a Unique show and atlra Stetl mueli atten tion. Thoy had indulged in fllcliini; some tender broilers f.'om a colored man. Mr. W. P. Thomason. Jr.. who now has a position in Darlington, will re turn to Laurens tho lirtt of September (0 accept a position with Messrs. S. M. & F.. II. Wllkos. The many friends of Mr. and Mi*h Thomason are doltghtcd I to learn that they will return to Lau | rena. Ancient and Modern Proverbs. "lit.' who kllOWS not, and knows not that lit! knows not, isa fool. Avoid him. "Ho who knows not, and knows that ho knows not, is simple. Touch him. "Ho who knows and knows not that ho know.-. Isasloop. Wake him. "But ho who knows ami knows that ho knows, is a wise man. Follow him," From the Arabian Proverbs. He who buys his TURNIP SliFiD of us knows that wo have new crop seed of all desirable varieties such as - llreadstono-White Kgg, lion Air Rutn Baga, i'ellow Aberdeen and others. This is a man of some judgement, Follow his example and get SKI-:l> THAT GUOVV bom Tlio Ijaureus Drug Co. 103 West Main St. 'Phono 715 Goods delivered. A number of ,\ oting men around town lire talking of making a trip (<> the mountains of Western North Carolina; t hey propos to fl rive Hi rough the coun try and jive a regular camp lite for several weeks. Itev, Mr. Watson, assisted by Rev, J. B. I'arrott have been ooudueting a se ries of meetings at Ilurrieaue Church this wee'.:. Two sermons a day have bei 0 nreai lied, large congregations have been in attendance.?Clinton Chronicle. To Save Her Child Prom frightful disfigurement Mrs. Nannie Galloghor, of La Grango, Ga., applied Buoklon's Ar nico salve to great sores on her head and faco, writes its quick cure exceeded all her liopos. It works wonders in Sores, Bruisos, Skin Eruptions, Cuts, 15 urns, Scalds and Piles. 25c. Cure guar anteed by I.aureus Drug Co. We are offering all lOots. Lawns and Organdies at "cts., ami all I5e and 20c ones at lPcts. The Hub. Teachers' Examinations and Certificates. By virtue ol an order to me directed by State Superintendent of Hdtication, John J. MoMahan, dated August the 10th, 1001, providing, among other t kings, as follows : '?please note section 12 of the Regu lations of the State Board, page 2(1 School Law. edition of |UQI. Also see tion 18, page 21, Advertise the facl that certificates are not renewed with out attendance upon the Summer School; and that attendance, means tak ing the coarse through the last day. Advertise the further fact the regular examination for teachers' certificates will be held on the last day of t lie Summer School, on Grammar, Geogra phy, and Sc hool Management, on the niiestlons used in the Summer School [examination; and on the next day, on the other regular common school 'sub jects History, Arithmetic and Alge bra, i "Section It, Subdivision 2 of the School Law. page .11 restricts Hoards of Trustees in employing teachers, to employ only those having certificates oi qualification, it further subjects Boards Ol Trusties to the County Board of liklUGAtlon in the details of employ ing teachers, and fixing their salaries. Sections 82and :i7 emphasize this sub jection "to the orders of the County Board." You should notify all trus tees thai no teachers shall he paid, un jess. before employment, the teachers registers Ids certificate in ,\our ofllco." IT IS IIKHKBY ORDERED that an examination for Teachers1 Oertifloatea he held on Saturday, August 17, 1001, Certificates ol proficiency from the faculty of the Summer School of those in attendance will he accepted in lieu of an examination on subjects therein taught. Those wdio do not attend the. Summer School will be roqulrod to Stand on the regular common school subjects' Grammar, Geography, His tory, Arithmetic, Algebra and echool management, CHAs. P. BROOKS, Superintendent of Lducation. i^^AiSU COCaINEanoWHISKY IIaIiKh OurfMl nt it.. HfWiMni i h,i. In UO tluyt. IIimxIk il< i>t luforanco*. 2fS your* u jiwiailr Itiok ?? il.?ii... 11.? .i.......i ..I no e. \.. i.. . H. M. WOGLLKV. M. D.. Atlanta. C -.. MOl NT villi: nlws. Miss Carrie ltiehcy. of Avbbovlllo, .-pent last week with Mrs. ?'? B. baser. Miss Maggl? Martin, of CrOOnwOOd, is visiting relatives in town. Protraotod sorvices wore held at tho baptist Church last week. The pastor was ably assisted by Uev. J. I). Pitts. Miss Julia Smith, of Lisbon is on a visit to Dr. A. It. Fuller's family. Mr. A. (i. Smith, after a week visit ing relatives and friends in this vicin ity went homo Friday. Cus is a street ear conductor lu Atlanta. Mr. lt. II. Pasloy, of High Point, is with friends here. C. I'llO Urea! Book ami Paper Sale. Clltll August loth we Will oiler our entire stoek of books, (except school books, at lcs^ than cost, for cash only. $1 60 books, new, . . Sil ots. l.oo book-, leather covered, Ofi ots. 'J? books,. 12 cts. l? books,. 7 cts. .">() box paper.Ill < ts. *J"> box paper. ! - ct-. Now is your time anil the place. Palmetto Drug Co. Men's belts from 10 cents up at J. F.. Minler & Bio. From Hoiiou ruth Chronicle. Miss Maggie Hudgens has been olcctoJ teacher of the eehool at Chcst DUt Uldge, Laurons county. Miss Maggie Is one of tho best teaehers in this county and the patrons of the Chestnut liidgo school are fortunate In (.curing her services. Mrs W. EL Simpson and children, of St. Mat,hews passed through llonea , Path last week en route to Laurons ; county to visit the family of Mr. das. Simpson. J. Wister Cooper, of LaurenscOlinty, lias accepted a position as salesman for Wright ei tirubbs and \vi begin work for them about September 1st. Mr. Cooper is well known to the people of thi.s section, having clerked for Monroe Bros, for several years. He will be glad to have you remember him when you get ready to purchase your fall goods. What a Tale It Tells. 11 that mirror of yours shows a wretched, sallow complexion, a jaundiced look, moth patches and blotches on tho skiu, its liver trouble: but Dr. Kings Now Life i'ills regulato tho livor, purify tho blood, give clear skin, rosy cheeks, rich complexion. (>nly 25c. at Lumens Drug Co. Personals front Clinton Ga/ettc. Mrs. EI. Y, Vance loft a few days since for a some ??hat extended stay with relatives and friends at her old home, Concord, N C. Miss Dial, a highly etViolont ami pop ular young lady, has been elected teacher of the Hurricane school for the approaching term. Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Albright, of I.au reus, are spending a few days this week with their parents here. Mr. David Duncan and family, utter several years residence In Clinton, have moved to Whltmlre, where Mr. Duncan will merchandise. We of Clin ton regret to lose these good people, but such is life, and it's Whitmiro s gain. Mr. James M. Pitts reached home last Saturday from Arkansas and Texas, and has volumes to tell about his Wes tern trip and what and whom ho saw. Friend Jim says our old Hurricane friends, Mr. and Mrs. Blufti Oopeland, Tommie Jacks, Dr. .1 im Bell, Jim Adalr, Gus Copeland and others are well and doing well. Jim seoms to think that Texas, especially, is a great country to live in, and that Arkansas is, too, a goodly land.?Clinton Gazette, August 8th, Tust. You arc assured of a good nights rest if you purchase one of our Iron Bods. \Vo have them from :f:l.7"> up. S M. & 15. H. Wilkes. STOCK 1101 ?GRS' MEETING? The Annual Mooting of tho Stock holders of tho People's Loan and Ex? change Hank, of Laurous, S. C, Is hereby called to >>e held at the oiiiee of tho Hank at 11 o'clock, a. in., Au gust the 20th, 15HJ1. i. W. Toon, t lashior. FOB KENT. A two* room cottage near the I'urnl tlU'O Factory. Terms. #2.50per month. Apply at this OlllCO. THE LAURENS BAR A NEW LAW FIRM. The undersigned have this day cu tered Into a partnership for the practice of law in the Courts of thisState, under the name of Simpson & Coopot and will promptly attend to all business en trusted to them. II, Y. Simpson, H. A. ?OOPKR. BALL & SIM KINS, Attorncyn at Law* Laurkns, South Carolina. We praetlco In all State amt United States Courts, special attention given collections. A BIG SUCCESS. So says every one that attended , ROPER & COMPANY'S reat 99 cents Sale. We desire lo express our appreciation to the people generally for their to our great offering4 of merchandise. liomoinbor that wo iJ ways do us wo advortiso and that wo always carry ?tho best goods for ;is> little money as Un> same values can bo bought elsewhere. LJoar in mind thai Shuthly goods cannot give satisfaction it matters not how cheap the PRICE and that OurJJMotlo is true, "THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST," Wo ash you to continue i<> visit our store as wo shall always have ?Special Values to show you, Afjrain ThauWmi' vi>-.i We are your I'riends. DAV1 Famous Clothing, Dry Goods, SHoe and Hat Store. Work! That's what wo "have given the girls to do this time. They must, lind the names ol the peo ple for miles around using Buck's Stoves and Ranges they must give ns the name and number of the Stove, where and whet) bought. Work hard. iT.??r~ Freight Paid on all Purchasos <>f $it).oi) ami up. ?mm Five grades in nice sheer white India Linons at 10, 12i, 15, 20 and 25 cts. Lawn Edgings, Insertions and All-Over to match. In colored Organdy and Dimity yon can find here the Quality, Color and Price you desire. Only a limited quantity of those heavy all-Silk Gloves, the 75 cents quality, :it 10cts. while they last. ? >hSpecial Value hi Sunshades at J^Qf W. G. Wilson & Co. Dr. Rolfe K. Hughes, I^Oflloein Dial Block ovorPal? motto Drug Store Specially prepared for Examin? ing and Treating diseases of Ky<1, Kar, Throat and Nobo. W. Ii. KNIOHT Ii. K. HA IUI. KNIGUT & ?ABB, Attorneys at Law. toy Will practice. In all the State ?od Kcdoral Courts. Strict attention to all business intrusted to them. Ofllce up-Htalrs, Simmons' Building. Glenn Springs Hotel, Ulenn Spring, S. ('. (JUEEJH)F SOUTHERN SU HM EK KENOltTS. There is but one Glenn ?Springs and it has n<> equal on the continent for the .Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Bowels and Blood. Hotel Open from June 1st to October 1st. Cuisine and Service Excellent. It is up-to-date and Everybody Goes Their. For hoard apply to Simpson Sc Simpson. Water for sale by Laurens Drug Co., Palmetto Drug Co., Laurens Cotton Mill Store. THE OLD FIRM KENNEDY BROS! will con tinue tho Undertaking business at the old stand. COFFINS, CASKETS and ROBES, and HEARSE, at tho LOWEST PRICES_^ A ooutinuanoo of tho generou patrouago hitherto oxtended us isolioited. Roctfully KENNEDY BROS., Laurens, S. 0