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AMONU OUR FRIENDS. Mr. Ford Franks is in tho city. Rev. Charlton Todd of Macon is vis itlng his mother. Rev. Homer Owing? was in the city Tuesday. Mr. J. C. Burns of Greenwood was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Corinna Gihbon, of Asbeville, is visiting at Mr. J. W. Todd's. Monday was salesday . There were no public sales. Are you reading When Knighthood was in Flower? If not, you ought to be. It's a good story. Capt. and Mrs. Jas.F. Johnston, of I Ashoville, are visiting at Mr. J. Wells) Todd's. Mr. O. F. Kopp, ono or Grayoourt's] prominent merchants, was in the city | last week. Mrs. Stanyarne Wilson of Spartan burg is expected in Laurens next week to visit Mrs. Aloe Long. Attention Is called to the state ment of tho Peoples Loan aad Ex change Dank. The large deposits are a gratifying indication of tho condition of tho country. A year or two ago the editor of The Advertiser had about have an hour's chat with Charles Major, the Indiana lawyer who wrote When Knighthood Was in Fiowor, now running in Thk Advkrtisek. Ho is aB charming a talkoras he is a writer. Mr. Alvin Wilcox of Fra/.ee, Minn , was hero visiting Mrs. Z. L. Holmes and other relatives? Mr. Wilcox Is a nephew of tho late Rev. Z. L. Holmes. He is a pron:inont business man of the North West, lining 300 miles north of St. Paul. Ho is interested in lumber and is president of a bank. Comi ng to Lanrens. State Senator O. P. Goodwin is build ing a residence ' 1 North Harper Street near Major Watt'j' place, and, it is said, will move to Laurens with his family. He will be heartily welcomed to Lau rens. Two Stores Robbed. The stores of Dr. A. R. Fuller and Fuller & Fuller, at Mountvllle, were entered by burglars and robbed last Friday night. Bloodhounds were sent for, but tho burglars could not be traced. Tho amount of booty secured is not known hore, but it was fortu nately not very large. Death or Col. Croswell. Col. William Jefferson Croswell, dis trict superintendent of the Southern Express Company, died at his home in Wilmington last Friday at the age of 58. Ho was a brother of Mrs. Mary Bowen of this city nod of Mrs. Alexan der McBee of Greenville. Col. Croswell had friends all over the South, he was a man of fino business capacity, stood high with tho Express Company In the service of which his whole life from early youth was spent and his death 1b a great loss. Ho was well known to a number of Laurens people. Mrs. Bowen and Miss Mary Bowen went to Green ville for tho funeral. Col. Croswell was a native of Sumter County. SPRING"WENINGS ATTRACTED MANY. City Thronged With Lady Visitors Who Came to Sco and Purchase?Elegant Lines Displayed. Davis, Roper & Co. had their grand spring opening on tho 2nd. There was a magnificent display of millinery and dress goods. Tho spring hats wore voted as unusally artistic and beautiful by the many ladles who thronged the great establishment. The Hub on the same day was the trystlng place of hundreds of ladles. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson had prepared a display of pretty things in the scores | of linos on which tho fomiulne mind is l) 'lit at this season, which, judging from the expressions, gave tho keenest delight. W. G. Wilson & Co. had no formal opening, but their place is always pop ular with the ladles and it attraoted many shoppors, as did J. E. Minter & Bro's., O. B. Simmons and other lead ing dry-goods houses. It's the little colds that grow into big colds; the big colds that end In consumption and death. Watch the little colds. Dr. Wood's Norway Pine | Syrup. Letter to S. T. Davis. Dear Sir: Hore's an interesting story about paint. We givo you the name of I the story-teller; write him and find out all about it. Mr. John Ilanna, grocer, of Girard, Ponn., painted his house with Devoe Lead and Zinc paint. He thought it ex pensive, but bought it. After finishing the job, he brought back nearly half the paint and said it was the cheapest job of painting ho ever did. Write to Mr. Burt Young and Mr. E. If. Hilor of tho same place. Also to Mr. H. H. Stephenson, Cashier of Oil City (ra.) Savings Bank. It is the choapest paint in the world becauso it is all paint. It covers most surface to tho gallon, and it wears long est. There's going to bo a lot of this paint used in Laurens. Whon it gets a foot hold, it nevor lets up; and the painter who uses Dovoe Lead and Zino is going to save money for his patroos. Yours truly, F. W. Devoe & Co., New York. Barred Plymouth Rocks My hens are laying every day. Plenty of eggs at $1,60 the setting of 18. There is no better Plymouth Rook ?w?;k in the country. R. W. Z, PITTS, THROUGH SOUTH CAROLINA* g The spring session of Enoroe Pres bytery will be held with the Fairvlew Church. Major T. O. Sanders of Hagood, S. ?.| is dead. Rodger Fant, white, was shot dead at Santuc 8unday night by a negro named Brown, who later surrendered. Fant went to a negro cabin and was shot from within. Senator Till man delivered the grad uating address to the S. C. Medical Collogo in Charleston last week. Mayor Smyth and the city council gave him a dinner and a dinner was given him by a party of 100 citizens at the Charles [ton Hotel. The Senator roasted his hosts a good so it is said. In Ordinance ?FOR THE? Preservation of The Public Health. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Countt ok Laurkns, CITY OF LAURENS. BE IT ORDAINED by tho City of Laurens? Sue. 1. That from and after the pas sage of this ordinance, it ?hall be un lawful for any person or persons, afier tho 16th day of April, 1003, to keep a hog, or bogs, within the corporate lim its of the City of Laurens, unless the same be confined on a space of ground containing not less than ono-fourth acre to each hog. Sec. 2. Any pereon or persons violat ing tho provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than Two Dollars nor more than Twenty Dollars, or be imprisoned for a term not less than five days or more than twenty-five days, and during said period of imprisonment the person or persons so sentenced, may, in the discretion of the Mayor or City Council be required to labor upon the highways, streets, or public works of tho City of Laurens, under the control and supervision of the muoicipal au thorities of the said city, or auch person or persons as they may appoint. Sec. 3. That any other ordinance or ordinances inconsistent with the provis ions of this ordinance, shall be, and are hereby declared, repealed. Done and ratified by the City Council of the City of Laurens, and the seal of the Oity horeto affixed, this the 26th dav of March, 1903. (~*^) C. E. GRAY, \ (skai,. >? L. G. BALMS, Mayor, ( ?) City Clerk. April 2, 1003?3t._ State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. City of Laurens. An Ordinance to Prevent Tue Sale op Imported Fish Within a Certain Time. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Laurens:? Seo. 1. That from and after the pas sage of this ordinance, it shall be un lawful fur any person or perpons to sell, keep, offer or expose for sale, any salt water or other imported fish, with in the corporate limits of the City of Laurens, between the 1st day of April and the 1st day of October of each year. Seo. 2. Any person or persons vio lating this ordinance, or any provision thereof, shall be fined not less than Five ($5.00) dollars nor more than Fifty ($60.00) dollars, or be imprisoned for not less than ten days, nor more than twenty-five days. Sec. 8. Any person or persons con victed and sentenced under this ordi nance, may be, in the discretion of the Mayor or City Council, required to la bor on the highways, streets or public works of the City of Laurens, under the direction and control of the munici pal authorities thereof; or such person or persona as they may appoint. Sec. i Any ordinance or ordinances, thereof, inconsistent with the provis ions of this ordinance, shall and the same are hereby declared to be re pealed. Dohe and ratified by the City Coun cil of the City of Laurens, and the cor porate seal of the same hereto afllxed, this the 20th day of Maroh, 1003. C. E. GRAY, Mavor. I L. Q. Bame, City Clerk, |l. s. j GharlestoB aad Westers CaroUaa H B. AUGUSTA and ABBEVILLE SHORT LINE. Schedule in Effect Mar. 1,1903. 2:07 p m Lv. Laurens Ar 1:30 p m 3 30 pm ArSpartanburg. Lv 1201pm (Southern Railway) 3 40 pm Lv Spartanburg Ar 10 25 arn 5 32 pm Ar Saluda Lv 8 89 am 6 11 pm Ar Hendersonvllle Lv 8 05 am (0. A W. C. Railway) 1 55 pm Lv Laurena Ar 1 15 pm 2 51 p m Lv Greenwood Ar 12 41 pm 5 20 pm Ar Auguata I ,v 10 10 am 2 36 pm Lv Augusta Ax 11 55 am 0 30 pm Ar Beaufort Lv 7 50 pm 6 45 pm Ar Port Royal Lv 7 40 am 2 09 pm Lv Lanrens Ar 135 pm 3 25 pm Ar Greenville Lv. 12 15 pm For information relative to tickets rates, schedules, etc, address C, N. <& L. R. R. In effect Sunday, October i9th, 1902. No. 62. Passenger. Leave. Columbia, 1120 am Leaphart, 11 40 Irmo, 11 46 Balentine, 1154 White Rook, 11 59 Hilton, 12 02 p m Ohapin, 12 09 Little Mountain, 12 19 Sllghs 12 23 Prosperity. 12 32 Newberry,* 12 46 Juiapa, 100 Gary, 1 05 Kinards, 1 10 Goldvilie, 117 Clinton, 1 80 Parks, 142 Ar Laurens, 1 60 - No. 63 Pass. Leave. Laurens, 2 02 p m Parks, 2 09 Clinton, 2 22 Goldvilie, ? 2 84 Kinards, 2 43 Gary, 2 49 Jalapa, 2 51 Newberry, 810 Prosperity, 3 24 8liChs, 3 84 Little Mountain, 8 39 Chapin, 8 51 Hilton, 3 57 White Rook, 4 01 Balentine, 4 07 Irmo, 417 Leaphart, 4 28 Ar. Columbia, 4 46 For rates, time tables, or furtherein formation call on any Agent; or wrlt to? i W. G>. Child*, President. James A. Sumuwsett, Train Master r s Davis, Roper Co., L/AUR3N:?. ?. C. Men We want to Talk To We believe that if every man in Laurens and County was a Clothing expert?if every man in Laurens and County knew the positive facts in the case?that every man in Laurens county would come straight to us for all his Clothing. This is not mere braggadocio?it is not mere business bombast?it is logical, easily-proven fact. vJZvj^ \a/ M/ \?^ vj/ \1/ M/ M/ M/ \t/ \>/ V/ M/ M/ VM/ V/ My* \?/ NM/ M/ \M/ NM/ NM/ NM/ NM/ NM/ NM/ NM/ NM/ NM/ NM^ Below we publish a list of "MEN WE WANT TO TALK TO" on this subject, and as we think the best way to talk is through the public newspapers, we shall, from week to week,- issue "talks" as follows: MILLINERY AND DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. '?To Iho Man Who Wants to Dross Well." "To tho Man Wrho Wants to Dress Econom ically." "To tho Man Who Wants the Newest Stylos." "To tho Man Who Wants Variety for Selec tion." "To the Man Who's Something of an Expert on Dross." "To tho Man Who's Not an Export on Dress." "To tho Man Who's Uoon Disappointed Elsewhere." "To tho Man Who's Novor Been to Sco Us." &e,| Ac, Ac. fc?J'Look for Next Week's "Talk," Nothing Succeeds like success is an old saying. But true success cannot come except through hard work and true merit. We can truthfully say that our success is in giving the best goods at the smallest possible price. We have never had as many nice things said about the value we give our customers as compared to others, as we have this season. All speak in the highest praise of our MILLINERY AND DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT 3 and the proof is in the continued increase of our trade. Ladies FINE HATS just as cheap and cheaper than any other place. Ladies' Medium Hats just as cheap and cheaper than any other place. We have them at all prices 2Z c *nts to $15.00. Just received a nice lot of Ladies' Walking and Dress Skirts. Don't buy MILLINERY until you see what we can do for you. The famous "Best-Clothing-in-the-World,"isthe Clothing we sell our patrons, made by America's greatest manufac turers, Schloss Bros. & Co., and other fine makes whose gar ments all wear and give satisfaction. Largest Storo under ono roof. Largost stock in upper Carolina. Davis, x^oioef & Co. Famous Outfitters and Leaders of the Fashions. Not the Highest I Yio\ Not tho Lowest I 'rice But best Goods for tho Price OUR OPENING DISPLAY Fashionable flillinery and Spring and Summer Dress Goods and Novelties, on Thursday April 2nd, 1903, was by far the most successful in the history of business. The throng of eager shoppers that crowded our store from morning till night gave most convincing proof of the attractiveness of our Goods and prices. We are prepared to maintain this good beginning throughout the entire season with a complete stock and exceptional values in every # department. Our line of Dress Goods includes all the new weaves and colorings". Our White Goods and Wash Fabrics of every kind are ? pleasing in both variety and price. Our Millinery Department is bubbling over with charming conceptions from across the seas, and with the creations of our own clever countrywomen as well. Satisfaction with every purchase or your money back. Dial Corner. THIB HUB. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bough) *>?Mttu# ot (^/^/ifMi^u NOTICE. All persons hauling rook on roads ex pecting pay for same must have an un derstanding with the Supervisor or some member of the Board before hand. H. B. Humbert, Supervisor. , Pretty Women are not Pretty by AccidentI If they didn't take proper care of their beauty, how long would it last? Even a homely woman is attractive if she is "Well Groomed." We have all the little requisites for for the Toilet Table?the beauty helpers. Among them is Dodson's Pond Lily Cream, Which is the best preparation we know anything about for Beautifying and Softening the Skin. It is splendid for chapped hands , faces and lips. Also for] sun-bum and freckles. You can't realize how nice it is until you try it. _ W. W. DODSON. <?2ZZ3m*^ 1POR. ^*"*ssS^" Fertilizing Grain. .TOP COATING, There's nothing like NITRATE of SODA Any good Farmer will tell you so. ; WE HAVE \\% We also have, for sowing, these grains: Beardless Barley, Amber and Orange Cane Seed, German Millet, Red Clover, Lucerne and all Garden Seeds--Fresh and Reliable?Best Varieties. KENNEDY BROS* New Spring Styles From the dark sombre shades of Winter colorings the eye is refreshed again by the bright tints for Spring wear. All-wool Albatross in delicate Shades fo Waistings; Sickoline Zephyr, this is i\ mer cerized finished fabric of rare brilliancy for inr expensive goods, market value 20 cts., yours at 15 cents; We open another weave which resembles a wool Albatross, the price only 10 cents per yard. Many other new and exclusive designs in wash Goods. We show a specialty in a yard-wideBlack Taffeta .Silk?every fibre fine silk?see it and hear the price. Small White Checked Dimities are scarce but we offer a 15 cents grade at 12J cents. There arc Miscellaneous quotations. Every De partment has something in it for you. Another Article and we will give you a rest, we have reference to several numbers in nice Sheer White Linon : We placed our order last year for these goods shipped March ist, 1903, since then the price has steadily advanced. We will offer it at the same old price and when sold no such value can be secured again this sea son. Inspection and comparison solicited. Respectfully, W. Q. WILSON & CO. Office Days. Persons having business with the {Supervisor will find him or his olerk in the Office Mondays and Fridays of eaoh week. H. B. Humbert, Sup. L. 0. Jan. 29,1908. OABTORZA. Bt*r? tb? j$ KM Yon Haw Alwajrs Bou?M 1 I O ? T ?."> HIIA. I B??? the 1 ^ ^ Yo11 MI? Bo,l?to <2LctfM?&u. Geo. Johnstone. R. II. Wolch. A. C. Todd. Johnsone, Welch & To<l<l, LAWYERS. WUl Practice in ail Courts, Stuto and Federal. Office, Law linnge. W Money to Loan at reasonable in terest. JjAURBN s , s. 0.