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BAIL IS GRANTED. Amount Fixed at #2500 in Edwards Case. Hollered that Prisoner will Find lloiubmen Meanwhile He Re mains In Jail. Walker Edwards had a preliminary before Magistrate Hudgens last Wed nesday) and wns hold for trial on the charge of murdering his wife, Mrs. [loss IM wards, Monday he applied for hail in C olumbia before Associate Jus tier Pope, and was grunted it in the sum id 12500. Ho was represented bv II. K. Mabb, of Knight & Rabb, his at torneys. It is believed that Edwards will have friends who will sign his bond. Meanwhile, he is in jail. The preliminary bearing consumed a whole day, and many witnesses were examined, most of thein persons who lived near the scene of the killing or visited the Edwards house after the killing. Dr. lt. E. Hughes testitied that while it would have been possible for Mrs. Ed wards to have shot herself over the left eye with a pistol In her right hand it would not have been easy. ! aid the ball ranged slightly down ward, and that no powder burns were visible, only a discoloration under the eye. Various witnesses testified that Ed wards was not on the front ]>orch when the pistol shot was beard, that they could plainly see the porch in the moon light. Edwards had said at the inquest that ho was on the front porch when the shot was tired within. Other witnesses testified that they saw three drops of blood on the pillow slip in the baby's cradle in the dining room before the body of the dead wo man was removed from the rear porch where she was found. These are the main circumstances which the State, represented by L. W. Siinkins, brought out. The evidence so far is entirely cir cumstantial, and while considerable, is not regarded as convicting, else Judge Pope would not have granted bail in the sum that he did. Of course It is seldom that the whole of the State's case is developed on a preliminary, and what may come out at the trial nobody knows. On Factory Hill sentiment runs against Edwards. .His notoriety as a sporting character is against him. It is hinted that on the trial evidence of a decidedly rucy nature may be adduced. MISS IDA HOLMES DEAD. One of the Most Useful and Beluved Women In Laurons. Mi--- Ida Holmes, one of the most beloved teachers and one of the best women who have lived in Laurens, died Monday morning at 6 50 o'clock at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. S Fuller, at the age of 47. She was the daughter of the late R^v. Z. L. Holmes and Mrs. Z. L. Holmes. Her mother, anil her brothers. Rev. N J. Holm- s, Prof. J. A. Holmes and A. R. Holmes and her t-isrers, Mrs. Fuller and Miss M. B. Holmes, survive. Mi-s Ida Holmes was all her life a teacher. She was an intellectual' oman with abundant common sense and force of character. Sbo was one of those rare women who could successfully teach boys and youths and numbors of Laurens' leading young men were taught i y her and have always liked her. She was a Presbytorian member and worker and her Christian life was earnest and faithful The funeral ser vices were held here yesterday at 4 o'clock. i WAS SUCCESSFUL MEETING). Sunday School Institute Adjourned Last Thursday. The Sunday School Institute of the South Carolina Conference, Methodist, adjourned last Thursday. The attend ance was hardly as large as was expect ed, but the proceedings were intensely interesting. The addresses of Prof. Hamill, of Chicago, were greatly en joyed. His address on the Sunday School and Methodism was especially excellent. Among the prominent delegates were: Prof. J, VV. Pooser of Cokesbury. the able principal of the Cokesburv school: S. B. Ezell, W. M. .Tonesand J. Wright Nash of Spartanburg. Mr. Nash is a Clinton hoy, who is now a leading law yer and partner of Hon. J. T. Johnson In Spartanburg. He is a brother of Mrs. Edward Philjiot of this city. Rev. J. W. Shell, formerly of this county, was a delegate and bis friends were glad to see him. MIL J. H. PHINNEY DEAD. Errat Loss to the Town of Clinton and the County. The sad news of the death of Joseph II. Phinnoy, of Clinton, Sunday night reached here Monday morning. Mr. Phinney died at Glenn Springs. His death was unexpected. He had been Indisposed, mit serious consequences were not looked for. Mr. Phinney was bet ween forty-live and fifty years old, a prosperous merchant and a line citizen. A widow and one child survive him.? They will have deep sympathy of the people of the county generally. .Mr. Feathers!one Returns. Mr. C. C. Featherstone returned from the Southern Methodist Confer ence *?? Dallas, Tex., Saturday Mr, Featherstone thoroughly enjoyed the Conference and/Was greatly impressed with Texas. Mr. Featherstone doet> hot talk of his part in the proceedings of Conference but news papers which have come here show that he was one of the strong laymen In the body and, though he did not speak often, It was always to telling effect. Company Organised. Tho Home Building and Saving Com pany was organized in A. C Todd'8 office yesterday by the eleotion of the following directors: W. A. Watts, W. H. Martin, J O. C. Fleming, A. C. Todd, J F. Bolt, W. W. Ball, H. K. Alken and C. W. Tune. W. W. Ball, W. II. Martin, C. W. Tune, A. O. Todd and W. W. Graham were appointed a committee on by-laws. The company expects to begin business about July. 1. Neatly 200 shares have been subscribe. Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Examinations. The examinations for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col lege and for the admission of new stu dents will bo held at the County Court House on Friday, July 11th, at 9 A. M. Applicants must not be less than fif teen years of age. When scholarships are vaca'ed after July Uth. they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this ex am In a'Ion. Tho next session will open Septem ber 17,1902. For further information and a cata logue addrens Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rook Hil?, S. O. German Club Formed* The Laurens German Club is being formed. The club has rented the elegant dancing hall in the second floor Of J. W. Fowle r's new building and will give frequent dances. Among the members are James Dunkljn, W. H. Washington, R. F. Jones, Albert jeague, Ed Phllpot, J. C. Philpot. ?lbbon Trsybham, 9am Todd and ?stars gSOME VISITORS AND OTHERS. |? ?S!K??iS?fi<->?<;? ::saw Dr. Marlin has had the Ban-Delia ro painted. James Copeland has returned from Hot Springs much improved. Pretty soon arrangements should be oommenced for tho county fair. Mrs. Webb of Greenwood has been visiting Mrs. S. M. Wiikes. Mrs. N. B. Davenport of Cross Bill was in the city Thursday. Mr. H. P. Milam and family have re turned from the ( hurloston Exposition. Miss Llzz'o Craig of Ora was a visi tor to the city 'I hursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Copeland. Mrs. W. H. Uarrett and Mm. W. O Pren tiss went to tho Exposition last week. Reuben Pitts was at home last week from Furman University on a visit to his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Pitts. Mrs. W. A.Shanda, Mre. J. II. Phln ney, Mr?. Hayes md Mr*. J. F. Jacobs of Clinton spent Thursday in the city. Mr. C. D. Barksdale visited the Fx h>sition last week, and also wentteCo umbla. Muster Houston Bramlott has gone to the "City by the Sea" and to the Expo Bition. The State Oonfederation of Women's Club-? at Spartanburg last week re eleeted Mrs. C. C. Featherstone Secre tary. Miss Josephine Minter left yesterdav for Boston, wher<> she will spend the summer. She will take a course in music while in Boston. Miss Maude Tillmnn and Miss Fronde Kennedy, popular touchers in tho city schools, loft Tuesday for thoir homes respectively in Lancaster and Clinton. Mrs. W. B. Wil-on and Miss Fl. rcnoo Wilson left Monday for Spartanburg after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lonir. Deputy Clerk Oscar Babb, has re painted tho interior of the Clerk's office. The county paid for the paint but tho work cost the county nothing. Mib'9 Florid? * mlth of Woodruff and Miss Ella Haske 1 of Abbeville havo been visiting their cousin, Miss Vir ginia Slmkins. Mrs. E. P. M inter will leave for New York the latter part of the week, and from that city will go to Denver, Col., her old home, where she will spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs J. D. Fowler, of Tampa, Fla , are visiting their brother M. 11. Fowler and other relatives Mr. Fow ler will return to Florida in a few days, but Mrs Fowler will spend the summer in Laurens. Tho Furman Fitting School of Green ville has invited Hon. C R. Wallaee to make an address. Mr, Wallace will have something interesting to say to tho boys and they have mado a good selection of a speaker. It Brings Business. It takes a little hook to catch a big fish Drop your line in the Adver tiser's one-cent-a-word column. It's the best business bringer in Laurens county. Tilhnau's Speech Appears. On the Advertiser's first page will be found Senator Tillman's Columbia speech entire The AjDVBRTISER prints the news. Will Close Early. Dr. G. C. Albright has carried around the list and the stores will elose at (5 o'clock, beginning June 1st. The sales men and saleswomen of Laurens are under obligations to Dr. Albright and to the merchants. Death ef Little Girl. News was received here Saturday of tho death of Lucile. the 18 months old little girl of Mr. and Mrs J. S. Switzer, formerly of ibis city but now of Wood ruff. Many friends in Laurens sym pathize deeply with the parents. They are Laurens Twins. At the baby show given in Greenville the twins of Mr. and Mrs-J. O. Mere dith, Jr., were of conrso tho winners. Mr. Meredith lived long enough In Laurens to be a I.aureus boy and these prize twins are Laurens twins. On Mr. Dnvis's Birthday, At ?:30 o'eloek in the afternoon of June 3rd, the local chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the residence of Mrs. B. E. Martin (the Bon-Delia Hotel). This day is the birthday of President Jefferson Davis, The attendance should be large. What Laurens (jots Back, The life insurance companies paid losses and dividends in this city in 1001 of $?,000, In the county $:5,tKM) was paid at Hopewell. $2000 at 1 luntersville, $4000 at Princeton, and at Waterloo W000. The figures are from tho Insur ance Press, The Chance is Yours. The chosen few who receive sample copies of this brand of t he printed elixir of lifo are at liberty to construe it as a delicate, but hearty invitation to them to subscribe at 25ets. for three months, ?Octs. for half a year, or one dollar for. a whole year. Now is the happy time. An International Office The Laurens po3t ollice. beginning July, 1, will become an international post office or money order ollice. From that dato persons may send remit tances to foreign countries. Another evidence of the town's growing impor tance. Mr. Simpson Promoted. The friends of John W. Simpson, bet tor known here by his boyhood name of Jack Simpson, hear with great pleas ure of his promotion to the position of cashier of the National Bank of Spar tanburg. Mr. Simpson has been with this bank since ho loft collogo. He is the youngest son of tho lato Chief Jus-, ties Simpson. Orphans Have a Trip. The children of tho Thopnwoll Or phanage will go to tho Charleston Ex? ]K>sition to-day, about ono hundred and nixty strong. They are enabled to have this splendid trip through tho generos ity of tho C. N. & L. and A. C. L, Hall ways, Pat Us to tho Test. We hack up all wo say about "Clif ton" flour. Back it up, first, with our goods, and second, with our guarantee. We have said a good deal about "Clif ton" in the last few years, and espec ially in the last few months, since we on'arged our capacity and improved our plant. We have made some pretty strong statements about the quality of "Clifton" flour. If we can prove all we say, you oan hardly afford not to use "Oliftou." Come In under our guarantee and put us to the test. Bransford Mills, Owonsboro. Ky. A full and complete line of Water ?kk)h?rs atS. M. & E. IL. Wiikes, SCHOOLS CLOSING. Picnics and Oratory arc tho Order of tho Day. The Laurent* City Schools?The Gray Court School?Tho Mountvillo Academy - Children's Day. Vast numbers of fried chickens have bo n slain throughout Laurens County during the past week and numerous orated have eaten them. The picnic has prevailed universally and the can didale has had moro than he could do to attend them all. The pcor candi date? p!eace excuse him. the city schools. The Laurens City Schools had their entertainment) and graduation ex< r cl-e8 last Friday night In the chapel of the building. The Octave of Life was the instructive theme which Rev. W . B. Duncan, the orator of the even ing, handled eloquently and to fine effect. It v. Mr. Woodward made the openltfg prayer. The graduates were: Mies Maggie Clardy, daughter of Mr. John M. Clardy; Miss Blanche Clardy, daugh ter of Mr. James Clardy ; Miss Agues Adan s, d<ughtcr of Rev. Robert Adam?; Miss Mary Bolle Habb, daugh ter n| Mr Mosser Bahb, and Miss Einma Ferguson, daugblor of Mr. W. Li Ferguson. Those received diplo mas. The audienco was entertained with music nnd recitations by tho children, who acquitted themselves with credit. Mr, B L. Jones.the sup erintendent, and his corps of teachers hive done excel Im', work aud with an enrol ment fo- the year of o or 300 the Laurens schools wore never in better c -ndition than thoy are now. at ouay court. Last Friday night Mr Hamilton's school et Gray Court had its closing entertainment. There wore recita tions, music and tableaux. The acad emy hall was crowded, about 000 people being present. Albert C. Todd of Laurens presented tho prizes in a graceful speech. On Saturday the BObool picnic was given in the beauti ful grove behind Mrs. Dorroh's place. Albert O. Todd and W. W. Ball spoko. Then an elegant dinner was served which everybody enjoyed. Mr Hamd ton has been at Gray Court for only a x ear but bo has mado a tine Impression and his patrons are proud of him and their school Mr. Hamilton is assisted by Miss Hamilton, hi? sister, who is also an accomplished teacher. Suoh people as Mr. A. C. Owings. Ed She 1, Liureus Dorroh, Dr., Christopher, Mr. Yeargln, the Pedens, Mr. Cannon. W. B. Putman, tho Grays and the Knights and others and ladies of their families made tho day a delightful one. at MOUNTVILLE. Friday night Prof. Culbertson's schcol at Mountvillo had its closing oxercisos. Ex-Congressman John J. Himphlll of Ches'er deliverrd tho commencement address and Mr. Robert A. Cooper also spoke brlofly. Both addresses were well received. The school has had a fine vear and Prof. Culbertson stands high In the esteem of the community. HURRICANE. At Hurr'cane Church Friday a picnic was largely attend* d by the people of the lower part of the county. J. Wright Nath of Spartanburg, formerly of Clin ton, made an address. County Super intendent C. B. Brooks attended this picnic. new PROSPECT. Saturday was Children's Day at New Prospect Church. A vast throng of people attended and heard the address of Rev. Mr. L?ngsten of Greenville and the clever recitations and songs of tho children Of course there was a fine picnic dinner, city SCHOOLS, The children of tho Laurens City schools bad their picnic Saturday. The day was delightfully spent near Burnt Mill Creek. Snm P. Junes To-night. Sam Jones will lecture to a big bouso to-night at Factory Hall, and those who hear him will be delighted. Ho Is perhaps the brightest man on the American lecture platform. But It should be remembered that he is an earnest, fervent man who strives to do good,?that is his purpose- and the The Advertiser believes that he does do great good for humanity. Sam Jones may be a litt le rough sometimes, but he is no humbug and no fakir, and it will do this town good to have him here ? Let him be well patronized. He. talks Uli dollars, worth every ten minutes. May and June Sale* Davis, Roper & Co., the Famous Out fitters, will begin their May and June sale on May IlOth. In their advertiser mont they convey strikingly interesting news about nut prices; and beautiful goods to tho people of Laurens.. The opportunity thoy offer to purchasers is remarkable. Ladies will lind it one pot to bo neglected, and so will attend, Their advertisement tells the story, and it is one worth reading, Opportunity Presented, J, E, Minfep ?.V Bro, will begin their great sale on June 4th, Thfl knifp ha?? gone deep into their stock, prices have been pruned low and all sorts of sum mer goods aro ofTorod at onticing figr urea, Thoy have u groat stock to se* lect from, of which their advertisement gives some idea. But a visit on the nays of the sale will bo necessary to tind out what all should like to know of their inducements to purchasers, Mr. Jeremiah Bell Dead, Mr, Jeremiah Boll died suddenly at his homo on Factory Rill Monday night. He was about sixty-live years old, and leaves a large family. Mr. Bell was'promincntly connectod in the county. Mr. R. H Boll was his brother. The Confederacy bad i]o ipore gnjln,nt> soldier than "Jorry" Boll. Ho soi'vpq in the Third Regiment, in that brave company) the Clinton "Divers." STREET SPRINKLER. The Subject is Now Being Agitated In the City. Laurens wants a street sprinkler, A number of the business men have been discussing tho situation, and tho mattor may bo brought before tho city coun cil/ It has been suggested that tho water could bo brought to the squuro from the branoh south of tho square by means of a hydraulic ram, SOMETHING FOR READERS. The State Convention's Proceedings? Lots of Good Reading. In The Advertiser today will bo found in full the proceedings of the state convention. Everybody in the county is interested in the convention and so everybody in the county is in terested In The Advertiser Per haps. The Advertiser does not set Itself up to be the brightest, biggest and most enterprising newspaper in the county. But The a dv k kt is Kit does invite com fiarlsou?it urges the people to oompare t with other papers. By the way. you merchants, oompare tho setting of your ads with ttyoae ip other papers. Sep our line of Ice Cream Freezers, before you buy. S, M. & E, H, Wllkes. We have a new stock of Holmes' self-Pro nouncing Bibles and Testaments. HIKl?fi 2r?i 85. 50, Toots. $1.00, mines t j5> j#60? 2>00) 2>60) ?>60 Testaments 'ft&fl few Somo of these are small, handy volumes, others are largo print for old eyes. The higher priced ones are silk sewed, flexible bindings with Concordance Maps and Teachers Aids to study. Also a few dainty editions of Psalms, Testamont and Psalms, Bible Dictiona-1 ries and Questions and Answers. These j make nice presents for old or young. Come before the stock is too much broken. The Laurens Drag Co. 103 West Main St. 'Phone 75 Goods delivered . WHAT MERCHANTS SAY. Fifteen Dozon Ladies* Vests just re ceived. Tho price is 8c. oach, or 15c. a pair for the regular JOo kind. The Hub, pon't forget that the lino of Baby Carriages we have this season sur passes anv over shown on our floor. S, M, ft E, H, Wilkes, In the sploction of your Millinery you' want oopreot style and right prices.? You get both here. Try us. The Hub. For 8abE?One cow, $85. Shepherd pups $5 per pair, registered siro. J. WAPE A NltKKSON. Can eat anything and not suffer after , taking Dr. Hawes Lexative Dyspepsia Powder, Fop sale at Palmetto Drug Co. Buck's Stnvps. app guaranteed to I nook t? please you or money refunded by 8, M, & F. H, Wilkos, Tho female form divino is dlvinest yet when ombraeed b.v a Thompson's Glove Fitting Corset, Get one at The Hub. The line of Baby Carriages and Go Carts we are showing this season sur passes any that we have ever shown in design and in price. 8. M. & E. H. Wilkes. The ladies can eertainly be suited I here in Summer foot wear. See our | two strap sandals. J, B, Mlnter & Bro. Just received our lino of Alaska Re frigerators, Prices from $0,1)0 up, S, M, & E, H. Wilkes, Water Coolers, Ioe Cream Freeaers on hand. See us before you buy. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes. We want Poplar lumber, green or] dry, delivered atonoe to our Factory, tawed 1 and 1J Inches thick, any width and length. Must be full thioknessj given. it Laurens Furniture Man'f'g Co. Our study and aim is to see how good an article we oan glvo you for the Ftrioe, not how cheap. We study qual ty and value. We want all we sell to give the best possible wear for the price, and we are succeeding because our customers keep trading with us. Won't you be one of the nappy and contented lot too? Davis, Roper it Co., Famous Outfitters, WHAT THE FQLK8 NEED Is a greater power of digesting and assimilating food. For them Dr. King's New Life Pills work wonders. They tone and regulate the digestive organ?, gently expel all poisons from the system,, enrloh the blood, Improve appetite, make healthy flesh. Only { 26o at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto j Drug Co. 1 Mark-Down Sale AT, J. E. MINTER & BRO. BEGINNING Wednesday, June 4th., We will inaugurate the Greatest Sale in the history of Laurens. We have gone through our entire stock with the knife, and made the prices so low no one can resistthe matchless bargains we offer. Thousands of people reveled in our Great Sale in February. We mean to surpass those, in our JUNE SALE. We have not spared anything, neither haveweco .sidered the cost=-our object being to give all the people of Laurens County the opportunity to see how cheap we sell good mer= chandise. What You Find Here! We carry the largest and most complete line of CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS AND J? GENTS FURNISHING GOODS in Laurens. Also a complete line of Staple Dry Goods. We haven't space to quote many prices, but come and let us show you. COPYftlOH r. I 902 A It KIRSCHBAUM A CO 25 yards 38 inch Sea Island, Calico per yard, . 32 yards Check for . Shirting Plaids, worth 9 and 10 cents, at "American Girl" $2.50 Shoes, Bion F. Reynolds' #4.00 and #4.50 Oxfords at $1.50 Shoes at .?. $1.25 Shoes at. $1.00 Shoes at . 15 Hall of Thread, . $1.00 o3i 1.00 06 \ 1.99 3-39 I.19 99 89 05 CLOTHING! This is our strong point. Our stock is large, and most everyone can be suited here. Those who have tried us know what kind of Clothing we sell? Good, Reliable, Honest Clothing at a Moderate Price. $18.00 Suits to go at . $'3-49 I A big lot $8.00 to #10.00 to gi $15.00 Suits to go at . 11.49 I Some children's $5.00 suits at Some Children's Suits to close at 59c, 79c. and 08c. JL IB. MINTER & B LAURENS, S. O. >6.79 3.49 1 1 i 7W\ I : ^ 1 A. -4^1 i nir ji. \i? \?i 'Jt. 1 i'- * i ? ? !? v<iu 'A1 'Ai ^ i can be prepared by the small girl of the family if she has one of our Ice Cream Freezers and dainty desserts taste best when served on our Dainty China Ware. When you think Fruit Jars, think S. M. & E. II. Wilkes. We are ready for you with a most complete line. See us for Go-Carts. See us for Iron Beds. See us for Sideboards. See us for Hall Racks. See us for Rugs.