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A idea Benedict's "Fablo Romaal" whloh will bo presented at the Oity Op.-ra House, March 14th, Is an adapta tion by Chas. W. Chaso, of Marie Oor rolll's famous novel "The Vendetta" and Is pronouncod everywhere to be one of the best molodramas now on the road. It has b?en played continuously for the past 13 years, a longer contlnious life than has over greeted any other play In the history of the American Stage, its wonderful success is the best- proof of its unquestionable merit and for this season Mr. Benedict prom )ti? his patrons a stronger company .?im! I. m r i- production than ever before. Walter LlWt-rac? who created the part of Fablo and M?m .Martini Beauford will sustain the principal characters. Your Urocer Can (jet it. - Bransford's "Clifton" patent floursls made of the bost selected wheat growia on Kentucky soil, and l>< milled wHb a? much regard to the nutritive value of the Hour as It's color and rising quail ties, to say nothing of the fact that the Ant i-Adulteration League guaran tees its purity. Ask your grocer for "Clifton", he can and will got it, if you insistou having it. Our "White Fawn" (half patent) is just as pure; not so white, but cheaper. For sale by M. H. Fowler and T. N. Barksdale. Editok Laurens Advertiser: Enolosed you will And an Honor Roll for publication of Central School for month ending March Otb, 1002. Ninth Qrado?Mario Martin, Toy Drummond and Waller Fowler. Sixth Grade?Lora Cox, Belle Mar tin, Kittle D. Put man, Flossio I .an ford, Yatos Cox, Spoar Burdette, Edgar Burdetto and Paxic Joans. Fourth Grade-'-Winnie Jeans, Janet Martin, Joslo Cox. Ha Burdette, Brooks Burdette, Columbus Burdette, Dutch Grant, Willie Riddle and Guy Jeans. Second Grado?Dee Crow and Lottie Lanford. First Grade?Lola Grow and Frank Drummond. Maude L. Drummond, Teaoher. Alden Benedict's "Fablo Romanl" which will bo presented at tho City Opera House, March 14th, Is a fine cre ation and pronounced by the pross where vor It has been presented, to be an excellent dramatization of Marie Co rclir.s famous novel "The Vendetta" The company secured by Mr. Benedict Is one of the best organizations now travelling and the scenery and spectac ular effects are equal to anything of the same nature ever bofore produced in this city. A speolal feature will be the introduction by Mies Ollle Cooko, of her serpentine, Fire and Steroop tloan dance >. Rev. A. G. Wardlaw, pastor of West-" minster Presbyterian Church, Charles ton, has signified his acceptance of a call to become pastor of the First Pres byterian Church of this town. Mr. Wardlaw is an able minister and the churoh here will do well to have such a pastor. He will probably take oharge about April 1st.?Stato's cor respondent, Union, S. C. Humors of all kinds are prolific of worse troubles. They may be entire ly oxpelled by a thorough course of Hood's Sarsaparilla. The Union Meeting Of the Second and Third Sections of the Laurens Baptist Association will meet with Poplar Springs Baptist Church on Friday before the Fifth Sun day in March, 1002. All the churches in the Union will please send delegates. PROGRAMME: kridav, 10 a. m. 1. Devotional exercises, led by Rev. Mr. Renn. 2. Introductory Seimon, by Rev. J. O. Martin. 3. Organization?Recess. Afternoon subjects for discussion? 1. Tho secret of a happy Christian life?T. S. Langston, Rev. J. D. Pitts, A. U. Martin. 2. Soul-winning, a. An important Christian duty. b. The prerequisites? T. B. Brown, Rov. T. C. Jacks, C. B. Bobo. SATURDAY. 10 to 10.30 a. m. Prayer and praise service, led by Rev. T. C. Jacks. 3. Baptist Principles and their value to tho world?Bro. Lewis Martin, Rev. M. C. Ckimpton, John M. Hudgens. 4. Has Furman University any claim upon the Baptist of South Carolina? If bo, what are they??Rev. J. D.Plttp, Prof. W. E. Washington, Prof. B. Y. Culbertson. Recess?Afternoon. 5. The soripture teachings on giving ?Rev. Mr. Renn, O. H. Roper, Dunk Boyd. ?. A Revival, its need and source? Capt. John Moore, Rev. J. O. Martin, H. H. Mahon. sunday. 10 a. m. SundaylSobool mass meet ing. 11 a. m. Missionary Sermon, Rev. M. C, Compton. B. J. Woodward, Chairman. WOULD SMASH THE CLUB. If members of the "Hay Fever As sociation" would use Dr. King's Now Discovery for Consumption, the elub would go to pieces, for it always cures this malady,?and Asthma, the kind that baffles the doctors?It wholly drives from the system. Thousands of onee-hopeless sufferers from Consump tion, Pneumonia, Bronchitis owe tho'r lives and health to it. It conquers Grip, saves little ones from Croup and Whooping Cough and is positively guaranteed for all Throat and Lung troubles. 50c, $1.00. Trial bottles free \ at Laurens Drug Company. Have you seen tho new Panama hat? We have them. J. E, Mlnter &. Bro. We have just opened a beautiful lot Of Percale and corded Madras, in most desirable patterns. Price 8 ots to 15 cts per yard. The Hub. Your Hall is not complete without a hall rack. We have a pretty Hue, call in and see for yourself. S. M. & E. H. W likes. . Bryan's Commoner and The Ad vertiser for $1.65. * Buck's stove i and Ranges are sold and guaranteed by P. M. A E. H. Wilkos. Mothers 1 take your babies out in a baby carriage, it will help them. We have thorn at any price you wish. S. M. & E. H. Wilkos. To the Public. Stapdorcd-bred Hamilton Stallion, dark dapple bs/jf color, weight 1,100 pounds. Stand at Gray Court, Laurens' or at other places when called for. Living colt insured for foo $12.50. j. R. Wilus, Gray Court, S. Q. -i_i_rri INSURANCE! F3?E, ACCIDENT, STEAM BOILER, ~PLATE GLASS, FIDELITY and BURGLARY. When wishing any of these call upon. W. H. DIAL, Agent, Laurens, H. O. ?bonos? Office 44; Residence SO. Lecture -Robert Harper. The entertaining and instructive lec ture of Prof. Robert Harper cau bo enjoyed by o'd as well as joung, and thut the children may havo" an idea of great things in this world, the com mltteo has agreed to let all school cbildron in fur the small sum of 15 CM. Every parent should be glad for their children to hear this lecture and cce wonderful pictures. Extra Term of Session Court. The Governor has ordered an extra or special term of tho Court of Gene ral Sessions for tbis county to be held tho Second Monday in April, and last ing ten days if neco'sary- This term was granted at the solicitation of So licitor T. S. Sease< It is certainly needed. The Governor has also ordered spe cial terms for Union and Newberry . Tho bar of Barnwell gots an extra term of tho Common Pleas Court. The gentlemen, learned in the law, who are to preeldo at those courts have not as yet been appointed. This Is douo upon the recommendation of the Chief Justice. Death of Mr. J. K. Meinen. Mr. Jas. K. McCuon, a good citlzou and prosperous farmer of Prlncoton, died at 12 o'clock ou Thursday, (Ith Inst., from paralysis. Ho was In his (10th year, having been born July 5, 1842, within half a mile of his lato homo. At tho outbreak of tno war be tween the States, he volunteered and served throughout tho four yours, and bis gallantry and devotion to duty is readily recalled by bis comrades. Soon after returning from tho war ho mar ried Miss Mary E. Bagwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frederick Bagwell, of G-eenvllle County. There are six sur viving children of this union, tho wife and mother having died twenty-four years ago. Mr. McCueu was a Mason, being a member of Prlncoton Lodge, No. 129, A. F. M. He was a mcmbor of Princeton Baptist Cbucb, whore the funeral sorvlcs were conducted on Fri day by tho pastor, Rev. J. O. Martin, assisted by Rev. R. W. Burt", of Honea Path. Mrs. W. L. Taylor, of this city, is odo of the surviving children. Last Lyceum Lecture. The last lecture In tho course of tho Laurens Lyceum will be given at the Opera House noxt Tuesday night, Mar. 18-.h. This attraction will bo a very Bno one, a fltt:ng tinalo to a season of splendid entertainments. The subject of this lecture is ' Round the World in a Man 'o War," by Robert Harper, of London, England, Follow of the Royal Geographical Society. Prof. Game well, of Wofford College, in a letter to Dr. W. H. Washington, says: "The Laurens Lyceum, in securing tbis at traction, will glvo to tho pooplo of Laurons the opportunity of hearing a fine lecturer and of seeing tho very best spectacular exhibition nt-w before the public. Every man, woman and child In Laurens should see "Round tho World in a Man 'o war." No one oau afford to miss this attraction. Leon L. Motte. Mr. Motte has been appointed by JudgeTownsend, Circuit Stenographer to sucoed Mr. J. D. Campbell, deceased. The Spartanburg Herald has this to say of the newly appointed officer: "Mr. Motto, the newly appointed stenographer, Is a resident of this city having come here from Wilming ton, N. O.. nearly a year ago. He is a stenographer of efficiency, ability and experience, having in the past served as court stenographer In North Caro lina. He is a young gentleman of ex cellent habits and very popular in this city, which will cont'nuo to bo his home. His friends congratulate him on bis succees in securing tbo posi tion." Laurens Boys* Tbo annual Inter-Society Oratorical and debaters contest between the Clari osopbic and Ephradiun Societies of the South Carolina College was held last Friday night. Mr. J. E. Stoddard was tho Clarlosophlc orator. His subject was the ''Power of Wisdom". He made a fine impression but the decision went to the Eupbradian orator, in the debate Laurens was represented by Mr. Robert Pasley and his side was victorious. The question that was dis cussed was whether or not tho consti tution followed tho flag. The Colum bia papers state that this was one of the nest contests of years. AtFurman University Laurenscoun ty again carried off the honors. In an oratorial contest between the two lite rary societies, tho medal and decision was won by Mr. G. W. Cunningham, of Maddens, S. O. Laurens boys at tho various collcgos of the State seem to be carrying off most of the honors. Tbis speaks well for our young men. Tho Only One. Tho only fancy patent Hour manufac tured South of tho Ohio river that is guaranteed pure by tbo Ami-Adulte ration League and bears its registered trade-mark, thus affording tbo con sumer absolute immunity from the poisonous nvneral that is being used to adulterate flour, is "Clifton'*, made at Bransford Mills, Owensboro. Ky. Your grocer can get it, if you Insist. Our "White Fawn" (half patent) is just as pure as ''Clifton", though not so white, and is forty cents a barrel cheaper. For sale by M. H. Fowler and T. N. Barksdale. DAVIS, ROPER & CO.'S Motto for 1902-Scll Vory Little on Credit and all We can for Cash. For tho patt two years our cash trado has boon constantly on tho increase, and requires all of our attention and tho services of all cur salo^inon. Real izing that In many instances a cash cus tomer would not get waitod on prompt ly, wo have decided to do only a limited amount of oharging, on short timo. In doing this we wish to state that wo ap preciate very much the customora that we havo sold on credit, but for reasons given above wo can only do a limited amount of business on time this year We invito all of our friends and custom era to continue to call and see us as wo shall always have tho best of goods at the lowest possible price. We don't handle shoddy goods, but sell the good article as low as the shoddy is sold, and in many instance* much CHEAPER, You know our reputation for never misrepresenting an artlole?always sell the best?always-as cheap as the cheap est?never undersold. Come and see us* DAVIS, ROPER <fe CO. Big lot of children's suits at 69 ots at J. K. Minter & Bro. Houso to Rent. Mrs. R. W. Rail has a oix room cot tage to rent on Laurens street, very near the publio square. The house has six rooms in it, has a well on the prem ises and the rent is eight dollars. Any* one desiring to reut lue house 'phone or apply in person to Mrs. BaH. Special arrival of Imported Plaques 25 per oent less than aotual post to im* poet. Representing tho Capital, White House, Treasury Department, Depart ment of 3 ate, War and Navy, The Library of Congress of Washington, D. O. Also soeueries of Niagara Palls. 1 8. M. & E. H. Wllke?. FACTS PERSONAL AND BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. Col. L. W. Simkins bas been on a business trip to Wilmington, N. C. Mayor J. B. Park, of Greenwood, was in the city last week. Mr. Cordell Wright, of Paoolot, is in tho city. Dr. O. B. Mayor, of Newberry, was here last Saturday. Mr. W. White Jones went over to Greenwood on Thursday last. Mr. H. M. Franks, of Spartanburg, Is in the city for a few days. Major It. N. Cunningham, of Roso mont, was In the city Friday. Mr. J. Walter Gray, of Woodruff, was lu the city Friday. Mrs. H. K. Alken has retured from a vblt to Coronaca. Miss HUII10U80, of Augustai Ga., is visiting at Mrs. T. F. Simpson's. Miss Annie Kellor, Millnor at Wal ker's, has arrived in the city. Fabio Komanl at Opera House, Fri day night, March 14. Mr. Makenson, Supcrintondant of the Facolet Manufacturing Co., was in the city Saturday on businoss. Mayor and Mrs. C. E.,Gray, of Lau rens, were in the oity yesterday, says the Spartanburg Herald of Sunday. Miss Corlnne Martin, who is attend ing Greenville Female College, is at homo on a visit. Mr. J. T. Simmons, a prominent bus iness man of Greenwood, was In the city last Saturday. Mr. A. W. Anderson, of Augusta, was in the oity Thursday attending the funeral of his sister, Mrs. C. W. Tune. Mr. J. K. Vance, formerly of this place but now a travoling man, was In the city last week. Col. George Johnstono, of Newberry. was In town last woek on professional business. Miss Gertrude Ansol, of Greenvlllo, Is visiting Mrs. F. P. McGowan in Brooklyn. Mr. T. C. Poag, recently of Greon vtlle, now Superintendent of the Gold vlllo Mill, was In the oity Saturday. Rev. W. R. Minter. of Ruthorford, N. C , has been on a visit to his father's family. Mr. Walter Tribble, a young man of this city who enlisted in the United States Navy, is home on a furlough. Capt. J. R. Minter and son J. E. Mlntor returned last Friday from the Charleston Exposition. United States Deputy Marshal, J. D. Adams, of Charleston, is in the city for a few days. Mrs. J. F. Burton, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Wilson, of Newberry, ar rived in the city on Monday. Dlllard, little son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Hunter, of Ora, died on Saturday lost. He was about one year old. See tho Thrilling Earthquake scene In Fablo Romani, March 14th, at Op era House. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Machen left for a few days visit to Exposition on Tues day. Mr. W. W. Ball, of Jacksonville, Fla., arrived in tho city last Friday morning, being oalled to the bed side of his father who Is critically 111. Miss Evelyn Jonos, of Cartorville.Ga., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. G. Simpson, left Thursday for tho Charleston Exposition. Mrs. W. R. Rlchoy left yesterday for Charleston on a visit to tho Exposition and her son, Wilt, who is a cadet at the Clta?el. Col B. W. Ball is still orltloally ill at his home in this city. He suffered a stroke of paralysis last week. There has been very little change In his con dition recently. The Daughters of the Cenfederacy, whose last meeting was postponed on account of inclement weather, will meet at the residence of Mrs. W. E. Lucas on Thursday, March the 20th, at 3: 30 o'clock. Mr. Guy E. Sulliger, has arrived In tho city to assume the directorship of the lecal band. He comes highly re commended from Columbia, Newberry and other points where he has been engaged in the sign business as well as having had charge of several musi cal organizations. Don't fail to see Aldon Bonedlot's grand spectacular presentation of Fa bia Romani, a dramatic reprosontation of Mario Correlll's great novel "The Vendetta". The play Is said to be particularly fine. Friday evening is tho date. Members of the Bar have asked tbe Governor, and he has appointed an ex tra term of the Court of General Ses sions for this county. It is a credlta blo piece of work of tho Bar as it will clear tho jail and reduce the expenses of the county, and also relieve tho docket of criminal inattorg so that the civil business of the county can he done when, tho civil term comes. Deputy Sheriff, B. W. Wharton, has returned from Virginia where ho went after tho negro, John Henry Floyd who piurdered another negro named Nance, in the vicinity of Mountvllle, sometime last September. Gov. Mon tague, ot Virginia, notified Gov. Mc Swoeny of the apprehension of this criminal, and accordingly the proper requisition papers being obtained, he w;is brought baok here and lodged in the county hotel under the euro of Capt. Duckett. One of tho most enjoyable social events of the season was the entertainment given by Mrs. F. P. MoGowan, at her home jn Brooklyn, last Monday even ing, in honor of her charming guest, Miss Anael, of Greenville. Quite a number of sooiety young people were present and afforded an evening of rare pleasure. A Progressive Logo machy party was the stylo of the enter tainment. Delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. Tirzah Langston Olark, of Ty lersvllle, .was buried at Langston's Church Sunday afternoon, her death having ooourred Friday night after a short Illness of pneumonia. Her death was particularly sad from the fact that her husband, John W. Clark, had died only a short time before. Mrs. Olark was 62 years old. 3he loft three chil dren and a large connection. She was a daughter of Henry Langston. a woalthy planter of this county fifty yeara ago. Messrs John Langston and J. Leo Langston, Jr.,and Mrs Wofford Petoraon, of this city, were close rela? tlves of Mr. and Mrs. Clark. Camp Uarllngton, U. C. Y. The members of Camp Garllngton, U. C. V., are requested to meet on Sat urday, 22d instant, at 11 a. m. A prompt attendance is requested, na business of importance is to be transacted. T. B. OK KWH, Commandant, ?. W. Lanford, Adjutant. They are Here! Our Supply of New Crop Seed. Seed for Market Gardens. "Wo 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 tested. Seed for Merchants. We can supply smaller dealers with half and full quantity papers to retail at 2*q and 5 cents per pa por. Seed for small Gardens. Wo havo a full stock of pa pers In all the best varie ties. In Onions we can supply Red, White, ) Yellow and [-SETS. Multiplying, ) IN PEAS?Morning Star, First and Bost, Champion of England, Early May, American Wonder, Mar row Fat. BUNCH BEANS?Early Valentine, Green Pod, Mohawk, Black Wax, Golden Wax. POLE BEANS?Ky. Wonder, Crease Back, Southern, Pro lific Corn Field. MELONS?Rocky ford, Cantoloup, Rat tlesnake, Bradford and others. Give our seed u trial and you wont often lose a crop. Old and Inferior seed are dear at any prioe. Wo have a Book called "999 Questions and An swers" about Seed. Anything you want to find out oome in and see if we cant answer it for you. The Laurens Drug Co. 103 West Main St. 'Phone 76 Goods delivered. Aiden Benedict's "Fabio Romani" which will be presented at the City Opera House is a play with a strong and stirring interest in it. Those who have read the book "The Ven detta" will easily remember the pre text of the story. A deceived hus band Is burled al.vo, but escapes from tho tomb, and returns in dltigulse to tortuo tho unfaithful wife, killing her at the moment hu makes hlinseif known. The novel furnishes Intense scenes which are ably Interpreted by a strong company the principal members being specially engaged for the char acters assigned them. A speoial fea ture of the performance will be the introduction by Miss Olllo Cooke of her celebrated dances. CAN'T KEEP IT SECRET. The splendid work of Dr. King's New Life Pills is daily coming to light. No suoh grand remedy for Liver and Bowel troubles was ever known before. Thousands bless them for curing Con stipation, Sick Headaohe, Biliousness, Jaundice and Indigestion. Try them, 25o at Laurons Drug Co, We are offering some great bargains in underwear. Seo the lino at 85ots. J. E. Minter & Bro. Tub Advertiser and the Woekly Constitution for $1.76. Soe ad in this issue. All tho cowest designs in pompadourB and back combs. Price 10 ots to 2;> ots, See them, The Hub. Time to geloot a nice Lounge or Couch. We have a very pretty line. S. M. & 10, H, Wilkes, Subscribe for the Serai-Weekly State and The Advertiser, $2.26. For Sale, THREE residences owned by Dr. P. B. Connor on Chestnut Street. The first, Dr. Connor's old home, the house fitted up with eleotrlo lights and wa terworks, lot ooataining 11 Aores. Also, two cottages, just above, con taining 5 rooms eaoh, eleotrlo lights and water. Lots contain ope-pulf acre eaoh. For terms apply to. Dr. TP. B. Connor, Greenwood, S. 0. W. H, DIAL, M. D., No. 110 W. Main St. Special Attention ttlven Women and Children? Office hours In the oity from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. 'Phone?Residence No. 44; Offioo No. 89. Dr. Rolfe ?. Hughes, taT Office in Dial Block?over Pal metto Drug Store. Spocially prepared for Examin ing and Treating diseases of Kyo, Kar. Throat and Note. I Your Spring Business! Wo aro after your spring business with one of tho greatest lines of Goods over shown on this market. ? OUR BUYER has just returned from tho North whero ho bought a big stock of flen's and Boys' Clothing, Hats, Dry Goods and Furnishing Goods. , These goods are arriving on every train and in a short time our store will bo chocked full of tho best values of good morchandiso the peoplo of Laurens can Und. We want, our store to bo tho trading place for all tho people of Laurens county and we promiso to give you full val ue for every dollar you spend with us. Watch this space and sec what we have to offer you. We still have some of the bankrupt stock left that is going at bankrupt prices. Make our store your headquarters when in town. J. E. MINTER Sc BRO., _The Leaders of Lo\a/ Prices. Tl?e r^ep?tatioo which thiy store has of dealing in goods of first-class quality, is too well established to require repetition. This point is so firmly fixed in the minds of the people that it has come to be a household word. If it cottjes ffott) WIMPS' it's Wgtit. Prices as Low as can be had any where, and every price is altixed to tho very best qualities. <THAT SAVES Y ? 0 MONEY Iff FURNITURE, CARPETS, MANTELS, W[ecrJ CROCKERY, UTENSILS, LAMPS. A good place to Trade. 'Phone 58. Laurens, S. 0. Watch Us Grow! Largest Store under one roof ? in Upper Carolina! ^3" DAVIS, ROPER & CO. Wo want to thank the people, and our customers generally, for the valuable patronage thoy nave given us in tho past, and 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. H. Anderson will leave for Northern Markets Monday, February 17th, to buy our Spring Stock. Don't bviy Spring Stock till you see our line, because we can save you money! DAVIS, ROPER & CO., Famous Outfitters. pring VTOCK I. G. WILSON & CO. ?>&m'? White Goods, Laces, Embroideries Ladios who start early to make up those Goods bofore the hot weather sets in will Hud hero a choice lino to select from. We consider the White ludia Linons the best value wo havo ever shown. In Style the Embroideries are up to date and at reasona ble cost. We have a full line of Silks and many new articles to show and our space so limited here to mention them that we will kindly ask you to come and make a personal inspection of the same. Respectfully, W.G. Wilson ft. Go. the Undertaking business at the old stand. COFFINS, OASKKT? and ROBES, and HEARSE, at the ? LOWEST PRICES. A oontinuanoo of the gonorou patronago hithorto oxtondod us olioited. Reotfully KENNEDY BROS.,Laurens, S. C Guanos and Acids. I am now handling Koyster's Guanos and Acids, which are well known to the public and have been tested and found first class, and are warranted in every respect. Also, Ober's Guano, which has an es tablished reputation. Parties wishing to purchase, can find me at Palmetto Drug Company, where I will be pleased to give them prices, eto. W. O. IRBY, 8b*. NOTICE OF Final Settlement. TAKE notice that on the 13th day of March, 1902, I will rondor n final ac count of my acts and doings as Ad ministrator of the ostato of A. O. Mar tin, deo'd., in tho Office of Judge of Probate for Lauron? County, at 11 o'clock, a. mi, and on the samo date will apply for a final discharge from my trust as administrator. All persona having domands against said estate will please present thorn on or before that day, proven and authen ticated, or be forever barred. J. 1>. MILLS, Feb. 10, 1002?41 Administrator.