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A Letter Written to Mrs. ?. P. Smith. Dkak MRS. Smith. As I promised some time ago I novr sit down to reproduce my recollections of tho Incidehts of our expedition to Kansas in 1850 under tho leadership of your grandfather, Gen. A. O. Jones. At that period he had grown tobe past middle age, having led a company from this county in 1836, in a war with the Seintnoles in Florida. It is a tiro remark, but nevertheless accepted as more than truo that a re Ireduction of past facts Is only toaeh ng by example. The writer as a sur vivor and participant In the incidents sent you boiieves that the prompt re spon8o by young men of our county to a call of * he South in a cause which in volved her constitutional rights in times past will have a patriotic effect upon our youug men. While the names of some noble actors of Laurens will be preserved. The writer only regrets that his memoranda are so Imperfeot, but the faets ere ?tili vivid in his mom It was pending tho quasi-war in Kan sas, the question being the adoption of a constitution by the Terr lory, and tho bona fide Southern set'lers and proBlavory people wore being butcher ed by the roughs 8ont out by Eas tern Abolitionists under the leader ship of the "Sainted" John Brown, ho who by his slaughter of men and women of Southern proclevltles for ever baptized tho territory as "bleed ing Kansas". At a meeting called at Laurens to take steps for the relief of the South ern sufferers, (I think in January 1850 ) James H. Irby, W. R. Farloy, B. W. Ball, A. C. Jones, W. D. Watts, Ohas. O. Lamotte and others took part. The following promptly upon the first call, responded as to their readiness to go to Kansas at any sacrifico In aid of their suffering Southern brethren: Gen. A. O. Jones, P. T. II. Jones (his son), G. W. Moore, A. W. Anderson and W. B. Anderson. At a subsequent meeting, W. H. Manly, Thomas Harris,'Thomas Burton, Thomas Lindloy, R. Watt* Hill, Thad. S. Teague, Danuridgo M. Boyd, Marshall Arnold, Baker Mc Dowell, George W. McDowell, Laurons Balleutlne, John W. Fraukp. 8tan> B. Chappcll, Jack Goldlng, Willism B. Moore, W. H. Carter, R. B. L'gon, Lowndes Griffin, all of Laurens joined with us, and from Abbeville, A. M. Richardson; from Andirson, Middle ton Norrls, Evans Norris, Ibzan J. Rice; from Edgefleld, L. R. Cogburn, William Evans George Reddon, Char ley L'ndsey. William White, James Maroney a Mexican veteran,, and sub sequently - McCleman a lawyer of Georgia und wife. Othors united with US in our long route to Kansas and after our arrival, but their names now escape me. I recall however, of Union and Fairfield, Dr. Thos. White sides, William Traylor, William Augh try, John No'and, William Price, a Mr, Clifton, and a Virginian named Hancock. On the 10th May, 1850, we met at Laurens In the Court House, organised with Gen. A. C. Jones as leader. Fiery Bpeeches were made by Charles O. La motte, B. W. Ball, W. D. Farloy and others The good ladles, whose hearts were in the movement, presented each man with a copy of the blble(I regret to have to say that while I carried mine safely through the Kansas troubles I lost it in the struggle that followed hard upon it). The next morning wc; boarded thctfruin for Columbia accom-: panied by otlr- disiinguiihed fr'.ond,' Col. J. H. Irby, (then Lieut. Governor' I believe,) who thero secured for us an equipment of arms, State Yawgers. Spending the nightat Columbia where we were entertained free of charge at a hotel. The next morning, at tho de pot, Col. Irby bade us good bye assur ing us that we had only to adviso hlih of our wants. We proceeded by way of Brauchvillo to August* where we spent the night, thence to Atlanta where tho night again was epent. All along the route speeches were calltd for and our companions .... McClellan and lbzan J. Rice, eloquent speakers performed this servico for. our hand. Thence to Chattanooga and on to Nash ville where we boarded a little stem wheel vessel, Tuscumbla, thence to Paduca, Ky., where we embarked on a magnificent steamer the Fashion, thence to Cairo and on to St. Louis, where we further equipped ourselves with pistols and tho bowie knife, a ne cessary part a soldier's outfit in that day. Provisions and medical supplies wore also l^.id in. Thero we boarded the steamer Martha Jewett, reputed named for the handsomest woman in the United States, ai:d commanded by Capt. Silvers an elegant gontleman and truo bluo Southerner. As wo pro ceeded up the Mo. at night the dark less was so Intenso that the vessel \>u'd strike the bank and the passen jrs be thrown to the Moor by the jolts After various adventures and hardships we arrived in time to join in tho excit ing events then tramping in the con tested territory, run mad with slaugh ter and murder by Brown and Lane the abolitionist leaders and murder ers, of which wo propose to write in a subsequent issue. G. W. MOORE. THE SECRET OF LONG LIFE, Consists in keeping all the main or gans of the body in a healthy, regular action, and in quickly destroying deadly disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate Stomach,Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood, and give a splendid appetite. They work wonders in cur ing Kidney Troubles, Female Com plaints, Nervous Diseases, Constipa tion. Dyspepsia, and Malaria. Vigor ous health and strength always follow their use. Only 60c. guaranteed by Laurens Drug Co., druggist. Biscuit and Rolls. Tho whitest, lightest, fl :klest biscuit and rolls aro made of "Clifton" flour, and they are pure and wholesome, too. Buy It and try it. For sale by M. H. Fowler and T. N. Barkedale. Messrs. S. M. & E. II. Wllke?, Laurens, P. 0.? Gents:?After using my Bucks 83 A Emblem Stove for several weeks, will say that I am well pleaded with it; its baking is pp.rfoct. I would not take $100 for it if I could not get another one Yours truly, Mrs. S. A. Loaman. ??The prettiest ever soon" is what everybody says about our Spring Shirts. The price is only $1.00 J. E. MInter & Bco. Our Special Sale is continued till Saturday, 15th. If you havo not at tended, bo sure to do ?eo during the week. The Hub. Albert C. Todd, ATTORNEY AT LAW. 93F Every case a Specialty. Office In Law Range, South Harper Street. Wanteo?You to order your whis key for "personal use" from Cooper Farming Distillery Co., Brcvard, N. C. Corn whiskey from $1.65 to $2 00 per gallon; vessel included. Rye from $2.15 to $3.16. Peach brandy $2.65. Ap pie $2.15 per gallon. A. f. coopkr, President. A NEW LAW FIRM. The undersigned havo tbio day en tered into a partnership for the practice of law in tho Courts of this State, under the name of Simpson & Cooper and will promptly attend to all business en trusted to them. if. Y.Simpson, R. A. Cooper, Our Maid of Houor. Among tho many fair maidens from other counties and other States, chosen to represent their homes in the Car nival in Charleston last week, there woro none more lovely than our own Maid, Miss Meta Sullivan. In tho procession on the Exposition grounds, where tho young Queen and her Maids of Honor rode in carriages beautifully decorated 'with Unworn, and in the eooial attentions given by day, and re ceptions in the evenings, our Maid, in exquisite costumes, did tho honors of old Laurens royally, for which she receives our sincere thank?. Death of Former Laureus Gentleman. News has reached his rolatlves hero of the death of Dr. Asbury H. Nabors at his homo In Rutherford county, N. 0. Uo was a son of tho late Alexan der Nabors, of this county, and about 00 years did. Ho leaves brothers and Bisters In this county and many friends. Uet it Pure and Mood. If you buy flour as food, see to It that you got flour that is pure and good. "Clifton" answers every requirement. For ealo by M. II. Fowler and T. N. Barksdale. College Boys. At tho recent examinations at South Carolina College, Laurens bo\ s are re corded : Senior, J. A. Stoddard, profi cient in pedagogics, ethics, geology and Spanish. Sophomore, J, H. Machen, proficient In Biology. Senior Law, R. B. Pasley, highly distinguished in law, distinguished in psychology, proficient in political science. A regular communication of Palmet to Lodge No. 10. A. P. M., will be held at Masonic Hall, this city, Feb; 21, 1902. H. W. ANnKKSON, Secretary. "fcotter out than in"?that humor that you uotlco. To he sure it's out and all out, tako Hood's Sarsapurllla. GRAY COURT DOTS. A new onterpriso for Gray Court is a marble yard run by Entrekin Quarry Co. Mr. G. P. Puckett io tho experi enced cutter for the company and Is turning out some nice jobs. At the Methodist parsonage on Sun day the 0th, lost. Mr. Ebb Knight and Miss L!da Hughes wore married by Uov. J. K. McCain. This makes nlno marriagt-s in a llttlo over a year In our suburbs Riddleton, and they all live in a mile of each other. A wid ower of this community was married a short time ago and by that marrlago ,the widower's married son became step-brother to his own wife. Our Prof, and our Rail Road Agent went out for n stroll on last Sunday afternoon they thought they would go to the rock Quarry about a milo from town, they got lost and when about three miles from Gray Court had to inquire tho way homo. Mrs. VVady Hill widow of tho late Henry Hill who lived near here was found doad in her home where she lived by herself. On last Sunday, she was sixty-three yenrs o'.d. and from the circumstances she must havo dird from heart failure od the day before she was found. Wo want ovcrybody to come on next, Frii . y night to the Hot Supper at Gra,.- (?ourt, at which a regular supper, with Oyste.s in all the dtfferont dishes, Will be served by the ladies of tho town, for tho bouelit of the school library. D NEW CENTURY' COMFORT. Millions are daily finding a world of comfort in Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It kills pain from Burn?, Scalds, Cuts, Bruises; conquers Ulcors, and Fever Sores; eures Eruption, Salt Rheum, Bolls and Felons; romoves Corns and VVarts. Be?t Pile cure on earth. Only 25c. at Laurens Drug Storo. Messrs. S. M. & B. H. W Hires, Laurens, S . C.? Gents?Tho Buck's Stove I bought of you over one year ago la giving per fect satisfaction and its baking is per fect, and can highly reeommond your line of etoves to anyone. Yours truly, \V. P .-mlllvan. Laurens, 8 . C, Feb. 8, lin)2. Bryan's Commoner and The Ad* vertiser for $1.05. 0WLNUSVILLE, Mrs. Geo. Culbertsou has been very sick with Lagrlppo this week at her father'*, J. A. C. Martin. Mr. John Culbortson, of Baldwin, visited relatives at this plnco one night tin- week. Mrs. Frank Odell, of Atlanta, Ga., is visitiDg her father-in-law, Mr. J. N. Odell, of this place. Mr. J. W. Cooper, of Ekom, was on this sldo one day this week. Mr. F. M. Buzhard,of Browerton, is doir.g somo work on Mr. Daniel Balen tlne's dwelling, which will soon be completed. Mr. Johnnie Wronn, visited at Bald win's ono day this week. Mr. Luther Bo'and and wife, of Poplar Springs, visited their parents, Mr. S. F. Boland, recently of .this place. Mr. Willis Washington and wife, of Mt. Olive, visited the family of Mr. J. A. C. Martin this week. Peet. HEADS SHOULD NEVElt ACHE. Never enduro this trouble. Use at once the remedy that 3topped it for Mrs. N. A. Webster, of Winnie, Va., she writes "Dr. King's New Lifo Pills wholly cured me of slek headaches I had suffered from for two years." Cure Headacho, Constipation, Bilious ness. 25o at Laurens Drug Co.'s drug store. Just received a beautiful lino of Por calos at 10 cents per yard. J. E. Minter $ Bro. If it is an Iron Bod you wish we would like to show'you our line. Wo brought the entire line of samples from a house at- the Exposition at Grand Rapids. S. M. & K. II. WIIkm. Uood Things to Eat. Are made of "Clifton" flour, a pure product. If you don't eat broad made of "Clifton," yon don't eat tho best bread. For sale by M. II. Fowler and T. N. Barksdale._ If you have not. attended our Special Sale, anothor opportunity is afforded. The time Is extended till Saturday. The Hub. WANTED?A good, energetic per son In-evcry locality, Will pay a lib eral commission amounting tyom $3 to ?5 a day. Address Box 07, Laurens, S C. Hopse and Lot kor Salb.?Valua ble house and lot for sale at Gray Court on easy terms. Known as tho Dr. R. G. Christopher placo. Attaohed Is every convenience. Address Dr. A. J. Christopher, Gray Court, S. C. Don't fall to visit our store this week. You'll regrot It if you do. Ask those who attended .Monday and Tuesday. The Hub. A line of 0 to 7 cents Outings to go at 4ots, as long as they last. J, fi. Minter & Bro. Calico at 31 cents at J. E. Winter & Bro. FACTS PERSONAL AND BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. Mrs. Alex Long visited in Spartan burg lust week. Mrs. Casper Smith, Jr., of Waterloo, was in tho city on Thursday. Miss Janie Simpson, of Tumbling Shoals, was in the, city Thursday. Mr. G. L. F. Toaguo, of Waterloo, was in the olty Thursday. Mr. D. A. Davis is in New York buy ing bis Spring stock of goods. Got tho Atlanta Journal, Southern Cultivator and Advertiser for $1.75. Mr. and Mrs. C. C, Featherstono went to the Exposition last week. Mrs. Emma Mosely has returned homo after a visit to Tennessee. Mr. H. Terry left yesterday for the Northern markets. Mrs. Rosa Caino and Miss Lil Caine have returned from Baltimore. Subscribe for tho Sunny South and tho Constitution. Now is your oppor tuny. Mr. W. J. Balloy, a leading business man of Clinton, was in tho city last Wodnesday. Messrs Lewis Simkins, Jr., and Gib bon Traynham visited Greenville 'last weok. Mr. Edgar Owens, a prominent mer chant of Clinton, was in the city Fri day. Mr. W. B. Putman, of Carksdalc, made a plea?n?u call on Tu? Adver tiser on Friday last. Tuk Advertiser and the Weekly Constitution for $1.75. See ad in this issue. Mrs. W. B. Owens, of Clinton, and littlo daughter Nancy were the guests of Mrs E. II. Wilkes last week. Mr. W. B. Bramlett Is erecting a cot tage on Church Street noxt door to Mr. A. N. Bramlott'8 rcsidonce. Tho Weekly Constitution, Tho Sun ny South and The Advertiser for $2.25. Read tho offer. Mr. S. M. Wilkes left for New York Monday to buy furniture and china for his big concern. Miss Nannie May Wright has return ed from a visit of several weeks to her brother Mr. Perry Wright of Pacolet. Read the splendid clubbing offers this week. Subscribe for "The Com moner, or Tho Atlanta Constitution. Mrs. P. A. Simpson ontortalncd a large number of her friends at a beau tiful Valentino Tea on the afternoon of tho fourteenth. Mrs. John F. Bolt and little Sadie are visiting Miss Nellie, Mrs Bolt's daughter, and other young ladies at tending the Columbia Female College. Read about Logan's flour in The Advertiser. It Is one of tho purest, best flours on the market. Ask your grocer for Ids brands. Tho Presbyterian College for Wo men, Columbia, on Friday night last, presented tho play of "Florlnda," which was much enjoyed. Miss Lillian Irby of ill's city had a part in tho cast. Mr. G. C. Young, residing near Clin ton, lost his dwe ling by a supposed ac cidental lire on Thursday night last, Be carried no Insurance and his many friends sympathise with htm. One of tho most delightful affairs of the season was, a "Harlequin Party" given by Miss Connio Jones, on Friday evening, in honor of her guest, Miss Relnhart, a charming young lady from North Carolina. Tho National Association of Rail road Commissioners aro touring tho South, and visited Columbia and Char leston last weok. They aro in Florida this weok. Commissioner Wbarton and Mrs. Wharton aro of the party. Mr. T. J. Hughes, a prominent far mer of Jaohln, In Youngs, was in the city last week and called on The Ad vertiser. He was in good spirits and not hanging his head at the price of corn and bacon. Two horses belonging to Mr. Ed Martin ran away with a sleigh on Sun day afternoon last, and In passing the crossing on Northeast corner of Public Square both horses slipped and fell, one of them breaking his neck. This is quite a serious loss to Mr. Martin. Ten days of unusually cold weather culminated in a fall of snow on tho night of tho 14th, (St. Valentine) of about ten lnc ios. Sleighing and snow balling havo been greatly indulged, by the lads and lassos. The small grain may bo benefltted but crop prepara tions are delayed. Mr. W. E. Owens, a woll known cit izen of Clinton, was in tho city on Frl* day last. He Is assured Mr. Cad Bai ley's Cot'.on Mill is a cortainty. A few years and our enterprising neighbor, with her colleges, academies and churches will be In the column of In dustrial, educational,ami architectural cities In the State. Lewis Berry, colored, a notorious thief, who has committed many rob boring during the last six months, was run down and captured on Sunday last by Chiof Hughes Tho follow show ed fight, and nad to be Rhot with a shot gun. He Is not much hurt. He had two pistols on his person. Hen roosts and Smoko houses wore his favorite re sorts. Invitations are out to tho marriago of Jas. B. Henderson, son of B. L. ! Henderson, a prominent oltlzenof this county, to Miss Elizabeth Catherine Dukes, daughter ot Mr.and Mrs.A.F.H. Dukes on the morning of February the 10th, at the homo of latter, at Branehvllle, S C. YeungMr. Hender son is a flao young citizen engaged in taaching at Branohvllle. lie is an alumnus of Furman, Our young kinsman, RoubonS. Ball, Proprietor of "Meokor Hotel," Bonds us his Calendar and picture of his ro mantic establishment in tho midst of the wild and far off "rookies". Look at the ploture when you drop In on The Advertiser. It Is hoad-quartors of President Roosevelt and there he finds tho mountain lion, tho elk and almost every living thing to interest au eager and strenuous sportsman. Mr. Ball is a native of Laurpns and so Is his lair Dial Township wife. Federal Grand Jurors. J. II. Neighbors, of Renno, and R. Li Gray, of Gray Court, are down as Grand Jurors for United States Court, at Florence, Maroh 4th. Cotton. The Advertiser Is not used to give advloe on this trioKsy Jade. We will not be responsible, But, if you have held out till now, you may get nine conts In a month. House to Rent. A 6-room Cottage on Laurens Street, near Public Square. Apply at this Offloe. Terras, $8 per month. Buck's great Whlto Enameled line are the best stores on the markets. Sold only by S. M. A E. H. Wilkos. They are Here! Our Supply of New Crop Seed. Seed for Market Gardens. We can give Truck growers who buy in quantities as Low Prices as those of any reliable Seedsmen. Our Seed come true to name and are tosted. Seed for Merchants. We can supply smaller dealers with half and full quantity papers to retail at 21& and r> cents per pa per. Seed for hi nail Gardens. Wo havo a full stock of pa pers in all tho best varie ties. In Onions we can supply Red, White, ) Yellow and ^SETS. Multiplying, ) IN PEAS?Morning Star, First and Best, Champion of England, Early May, American Wonder, Mar row Fat. BUNCH BEANS?Early Valentine, Green Pod, Mohawk, Black Wax, Golden Wax. POLE BEANS?Ivy. Wonder, Crease Back, Southern, Pro lific, Corn Field. MELONS?Rocky ford, Canteloup, Rat tlesnake, Bradford and others. Give our seed a trial and you wont often lose a crop. Old and inferior seed are dear at any price. We havo a Book called "999 Questions and An swers" about Seed. Anything you want to find out come in and see If we cant answer It for you. The Laurens Drug Co. 103 West Main St. 'Phone 76 Goods delivored. Capt. J. Hampden Brooks, of this county, has been 6poken of as a candi date for tho office of Secretary of State. Capt. Brooks is of service to Green wood county now, and his voluntary retirement from the role of legislator would bo regretted. This report does not have the sanction of Capt. Brooks, and his feelings in the matter are not known.?Greenwood Index. Don't think loss of your system than you do of your house. Glvo It a thor ough cleansing, too. Take Hood's Sarsaparllla. If you Knew! If you know what the miller knows and what your physician knows about adulterated flour, you, too, would In eist on your grocer sending you "Clifton." Try it. It is tho best and purodt. For sale by M. H. Fewler and T. N. Barksdale. A few Bicycles already roceived by us, and wo aro offering some special bargains in them. 8. M. & E. H. Wilkes. We are offering some great bargains in uuderwear. See the lino at 8?cts. J. E. Minter & Bro. Last week wo received throe foldln beds from the sample fioor of tho Fur niture Exposition at Grand Rapids. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes. We have just received an early ship mont of whlto Goods?India Llnena Elain and oheoked Nainsooks, Persian ?awns, etc. Call and see them. Tho Hub. Notice to Creditors, A.LL persons having claims againit the Estate of the late O. P. Edward are required to present tho.in u> the undersigned by the 23d of Fobrunry, next, or they will bo burred. W. P. COKER, Jan. 22, 1002. Executor. Wood's Seeds BEST FOR THE SOUTH. Every Gardener, Partner and Trucker should have Wood's 1002 Descriptive Catalogue It not only givos roliable, practical, up-_ to-date information about nil' Seeds, but also the best crops to grow, moat successful ways of growing different crops, and much other information of special inter est to every one who plants seeds. It tells all about Vegetable and] Flower Seeds, Grass and Clover Seeds, Seed Potatoes, .Seed Oats, Tobacco. Seed Corn, Cow Peas, Sola, Velvet and Navy Beans, Sorghums, Broom Corn, Kaffir Corn, Peanuts, nillet Seed, Rape, etc Catalogue mailod freo on request. ? T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, RICHMOND, ? VIROINIJ Two Weeks Lon We will continue the Bankrupt Sale. -We do this in order that every one may have an opportunity to get some of the We are giving the people. All goods to remain at the same mark-down price."%Jf you havejiot visited our store come now, and we are sure you will be pleased with what you buy. We want to clean our shelves of all goods, so as to have room for our Mammoth Spring Stock. Our buyer leaves for New York in a few days to buy our Spring Goods. J. E. Minter & Bro. Watch Us Grow! Largest Store under one roof ? in Upper Carolina! DAVIS, ROPER & CO. Wo want to thank the people, and our customers generally, for the valuable patronage they have given us in the past, aud as sure them that they will always find us with an UP=TO=DATE STOCK. Good Merchandise, with prices that cannot and will not be undersold! Our Mr. Davis and Mr. W. II. Anderson will leave for Northern Markets Monday, February 17th, to buy our Spring Stock. Don't buy Spring Stock till T> you see our line, because we can save you money! DAVIS, ROPER & CO., Famous Outfitters. TJ?e Ivet?ft? of tr?e f)oitaf. When a business man sees his Dollar go away, lie wants to see it return bringing another dollar with it. When a Man Invests in Furniture Ho wants a Dollar's worth of good value as well as a Dollars worth of satisfaction. That's what he gots whon we furnish his home. A good place to Trade. IS*;. , .. .illI . Thone 58. Lanrens, s. C. journ- are supplied from the river Soil after- filthiest river in nil Franco. On ti, of dred detoctlvot f.ro employed to ? and those boys, but vho boys have (urinal lives, too, and aro soldom cau arrested. The superlntennent of I out. says it is impossible for one hi lurall) men to follow and watch eight hi )ssible boys and ho now asks for two oceod- aud. This watorcd milk quickly vov tchard oy tho tima it is delivered to o and lajior at daybroak it haa to bo wl , olhoi again with a solution of bicarl of soda. This is the milk that so in out, ftn Paris, and is daily fed to - children and in a brief lirao the; cholera infantum or diarrhm at IA Tho medical faculty all lestiflei Jr^ this milk caused the doath of ov n 000 infants in Paris in one yea! PD , tho mortality was on thr> increaS ?OU?lll ihiB does not include tho doa1 children over one year old. eight hundred boys are organize a powerful syndicate for pro and defence. Each pays int< NOTICE OF Final Settlement. TAKE notice, that on the 18th day of March, 1902, I will rondor a final ac count of my acts and <loing?-??H Ad ministrator of the estate of A. O. Mar tin, dec'd., In tho Office of Judgo of Probate fur Laurena County, at 11 o'clock, a. in., and on the same date will apply for a final discharge from my trust as administrator. All persons having demands against said ostato will please present thorn on or boforo that day, proven and authen ticated, or bo forever barred. J. D. MILLS, Feb. 10, 1002?4t Administrator. Dr. liolfe ?. Hughes, *9" Office in Dial Block -over Pal metto Drug Store. Bpeoially prepared for Examin ing and Treating diseases of Bye, Bar, Throat and Nose. '^2AIBM KENNEDY BKOS. wiLr. the Undertaking business at tho old stand. COFFINS, CASKETS and ROBES, and HEARSE, at- tho ? ?^ LOWEST PR10E3. A oontmuanoe of the gonoron patronago hithorto extended us olioited. Rootfully KENNEDY BROS., Laurens, S. C