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FARM 1? Before You 13uy or Sell any Kind of Real Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. GakljNgToN & Co., I<aureii3, S. C. VOL. XIX. Bristles are very well in their Place. Wo have them and koep them in their places. In our fine line of Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Eto. Our stock is made up of the beat American, English and French Goods, and will be sold at popular prices. noasoN's lutua store. LAURBNS. S. O.. WEDNESDAY. NOV. A. 1903 NO. 13 BIG LAND SALES MADE MONDAY. Spring (jjrove J'luce on the Bloek. LIVELY BIDDING. The Property Brought Fair Trices. Over 1700 Acres Disposed of In All? Who 1 lie Purchasers Were-One Town Lot Sohl. Tho Spring Grove Placo was sold Monday by Clork Bolt in 14 tracts, in tin case of J. J. Burnett as trustee of John D. Garlington against J. W. Watts, surviving executor of tho late Col. John D. Williams. Tho property was sold in 11 tracts and brought an ag gregate of $12,435 or about $7.70 tho aero. The bidding was lively and the prices aro regarded as fair. In (he case of Simpson against Simp son li'.? acres near Lisbon wore sold to J. D. M. Shaw for $500 Tho W. T. Crows place, ono and threo quarters acros in this town, was sold to J. N. Loako for $205. The following are the descriptions of the Spring Grove tracts sold with tho names of the purchasers and their bids: Tract No. 1?Containing one hun dred and twonty-on*5 (I2l?) and one half acres, more or le^Vbounded by lands of Ben Owons, W. C. Hasor, Chappoll's road and tract No. 2. J. H. Kusti, $769. Tract No. 2?Containing one hundred and oight and throe-fourths (1081) acres, moro or loss, bouudod by tract No. 1, Chappelt's roSd, Ninoty Six road and lands of h, s. Griffin and Mrs. Williams. N. L. hangaton, $600. Trao* No. 3?Containing soventy-tlve (75) acres, moro or lest?, bounded by Hill lands, lands of R. S. Grillln, Beth ab'ra Church and tracts Nos. 4 and 5. J. II. Eusti, $725. Tract No. 4 ?Containing ninety-seven (07*) and one-half acros, more or less, bounded by Chappoll's road and Ninety Six road and tracts Nos. 3 and 5. W. R. Brown, $080. Tract No. 5?Containing seventy and one-half (70V; acres more or less, bounded by Chappoll's road, Jones and Hill lands and tracts Nos. 11 and 4. W. R. Brown, $880. Tract No. 0.?Containing ono hun dred and ten (110) acres, more or loss, bounded by Chappoll's road, lands of S. D. Jones and tracts Nos. 8 and 7. S. A. Brown, $850. Tract No. 7?Containing one hun dred and fifteen and three-fourths (U?T) acros, more or less, bounded by Cro?s Hill road, Milton road, and tracts Nos. I), 8 aud?. 8. II. Goggans, $1030. Tract No. 8?Containing ono hundred and soventeen and ono-half (117 A) acres, moro or less, hounded by lands of S. D. Jonos and tracts No?. 0, 7, Oand 10. S. II. Goguans, $735. Tract No. 0?Containing ono hun dred and fifty-four (151) acres, moro or loss, bounded by lands of Mrs. Wil liams, and tracts Nos. 12, 11/10, 8, 7 and 13. S. II. GogRan?, $810. Tract No. 10?Containing eighty-five and throe-fourths (851) acres, moro or less, bounded by lands of S. D. Jones, S. T. Coats and tracts Nos. 11, 0 and 8. W. F. Coats, $005. Tract No. 11?Containing one bun drod and seventy three and three fourths (173?) more or lees, bounded by Government lands, lands of S. T. Coats and tracts No?. 10, 1) and 12. J. H. Wltherspoon. $075. Tract No. 12?Containing ono hun dred and eighty and one-tenths (180-one tenths) acres, more or less, bounded by Government lands, Mudllck Creek, lands of John Rudd, Mrs. Williams and tracts Nos. 0 and 11. J. H. Wlther spoon, $1,005. Tract No 13?Containing one hun dred ami ten and one-half (1101) acres, more or loss, bounded by lands of Dr. MUler, Mrs. Williams, negro church, Milton road and tract No. 14. R. D. Nance, $020. Tract No. 14.?Containing one hun dred and throe-fourths (1001) acres, more or less, hounded by Cross Hill road, lands of W. C. Rasor and tracts Nos. 13 and 7. R. D. Nance, $1,830. QUICK A BREST. J, A. Gulledgo. of Verbena, Ala., was twice in tho hospital from a severe case of piles causing 51 tumors. After doctors and all remedies failed, Buck len's Arnica Salve quickly arrested further inllammation and oured him. It conquers aches and kills pain. 25 cents at Laurons Trug Co. jjnd W. W. Dodson. Oar New Discovery is sold by W. W. Dodson, LaurensDrugCo. and Youngs' Pharmacy under an absoluto guar antee. Price $1.00. THERE IS 1 ~^ BETTER INVESTMENT than a homo. In It you havo a necessity and likewise a liSXUvy, irifcb only tho cost of tho nccosslty. I can sell you any kind you liko and located u'horp you wish, at n l?w prlco and on eaysy terms. I havo forsalo; ?t 30 Acros, ono mllo from Watts Mills. 188 acres ono and one-fourth miles from "Stomp Spring", Jacks Township. 05 acres one and one fourth miles from Watts Mills. ID acres lino bottom land, four miles ffovpb Of I.aureus. Several houses and lots in town, and larger plantations in tho county. iComo to sco mo and let mo talk over some propositions with you. For *alo ok- Rent 7 room house and lot with servant's house, on West Main Street. M, L. Copeland, MKAI, ESTATE, STOCKS AND BONDS, FIRE INSURANCE. J. N. LEAK, Auctioneer, Offers his services to the pco le o< Laurcns County. S AMONG OUR FRIENDS. | Mr. J. H, Curry of Dials was here Saturday. Mr. J. O. C. Fleming attended the state fair lust week. Mr. Jool Blackwell was in tho city Moaday. Mr. W. M. Ooker of Young'a town ship was hore Monday. Mr. II. 1'. Blakoloy, the strawberry and fruit export, was in the city Satur urday. Master Houston Bramlott and sister, Elizabeth, havo returned from Colum bia after a delightful visit to relativ 8 and the Fair. Mr. W. O. Babb, deputy clork of court, was in Columbia for a few days last week. Mrs. \V. E. Lucas and Masters Ed win and Robert Lucas havo returned f om Tennessee whore they have been visiting. At tho request of tho bar ex-Judge Hudson has been appointed to preside at a special term of court to be hold hero this month beginning the 23rd. Mr. Allen Barksdale exhibited four splendid home raised mules at tho state fair las* week. He won two sec ond and one third promium on them. Helps You To Save. Elsowbcro will bo scou tin adver tisement of the savings d-'parf^mcnt of Tho Bank of Laurons. Thero is no better plan to save by than the?o little Iron banks which aro distributed. In is a good idoa to obtain i no for each of the children in the family and let them acquire tho saving habit. Mr. Rice's House Burned. The residence of Mr. A. Q. Rice, which he recently purchased of Dr. Christopher, was burned Sunday night. It was insured for $80!). but cost a groat doal more. The origin of the flro is not known hore. Mrs. Malinda Crews suffered a stroke of paralvsls a f iW days ago and is not expected to roeover. Mrs. Crews is at tho homo of her son, Mr. Charlie Crews In Atlanta. She has many relatives and friends In this city and county to whom this will bo very sad news. OPE??S ON NOVEMBER, 10TH. Chrysanthemum Fair the Next Great Event In Town. The Chrysanthemum Fair to be given by the ladies of the First Presbyterian and First Methodist Churches will open on the morning of November 10th. and will continue for two ilays, including the evonlngs. Delightful refreshments, including substantial, will bo served and every body will havo a good time. Tho object is a worthy ono and the laelies should be liberally patronized. Ladies of tho county, not living in town, are extended a cordial invitation. No admission fee will be charged. Money to Lend. On first mortgage of improved farms. Easy terms. No commission. Borrower pays only actual oxponses of loan. C. D. BARKSDALE, Attorney* Laurons, M. 0 October, 20, 100.1. KELLOGG IS NEXT ATTRACTION. Will Bo lloro 011 Novem ber, 19th. THE ?BIItlTwARBLEIt, What is ma of His Tal ent. One of Most Delightful of Lyceum's Entertainments May be Expected? Other Features of 1 lie Course The Advertiser has received tho following: Tho Laurens Lycoum Association of fers Hvo more attractions to its mem bers. Charles Donnison Kellogg, Novem ber, 10th; Montauk Ladies Quartette, Decombor, 10th; Charles Lano in Jan uary: ono yet to bo secured for Feb ruary or March*, lion. G. A, Goarhart in April. Double season tickets can yet be so cured for those live attractions at $."1.00. The amount of advertising that ac companies the Kellogg Leoture-Re citals is Immense, without question this will bo the greatest attraction wo shall havo. From personal letters re ceived wo are assured that everything, that is claimed for Mr. Kellogg in the circulars and booklets, is true. Members of tho Lyceum will please call for these circular.* and got some idea of the rich treat that is in store for them. Get others to secure season tickets. Seats will be reserved on No vember, 18th. Genoral admission will bo $1.00. 13. L. Jonks. Tomplo Maga/.ino of Philadelphia says: "Mr. Kellogg startled the whole au dience by his marvelous warbling. lie claims not to bo a whistler, but a warb ler, and his claim is certainly a correct ono. Never in our experience have wc heard anything like it. At times the sweet and bird-like notes seemed to bo away in the distance, and then, coining nearer and nearer, increasing in vol ume all tho time, the whole building scorned to vibrate with the mighty song. Then the nightingale and other songsters woro perfectly reproduced, and when he sang the ".Mocking Bird* song, and warbled the answers from the woods, one could almost fancy him self far away from tho hum and roar of the city and in the heart of the coun try listening to tho romantic singer and hearing the answer from the won derful forost warbler.' ? ONE CENT A WORD. If you want a bargain in a piano apply to M. L. Oopeland. Fon sale?A valuable farm In good state of cultivation, situated on tho Greenville ?fc ..?aurens Railroad. Con venient to schools and churches. A desirable place, to live. Apply to j. L. Power, Power, S. C. For Sam:?A piano in first class condition. A great bargain. Apply to M. L. Copeland. LOST ok STRAYED?One small red cow with 2 white spots on her. Re turn to residence of Mrs. IL M. Miller. WANTFD?Cotton Mill Hands for new Mill just Increasing its plant spinning, card and woavo room help. All new machinory, good tenements, pure water, and best of .wages. No hoboes or shiftless hoi]) desired. Apply to MOLLOHON MF G. CO., New berry, S, C. Mr. Martin Kiddie Killed I? a Ulnncry. A very Uoplorablo accident occurred In the county on Monday by which Mr. Martin Kiddle, u highly esteemed citi zen of Young's township, lest hi* lifo. Mr. Riddle was having otton ginned by his own nnichiuery when a belt or part of tho gin broko and in somo way ho bojomo entangled In tho ginnery and was crushed to death. IIo leaves two sons, MesM*s. Perry and HHjnh Riddle. Mr. Riddle was about 70 years of age and had tho friendship and ro speot of all who know him. Extra Communication. An oxtra communication of Palmetto Lodge, No. 10, A. P. M., will bo held at Masonic Hall, Friday night, tho 0th of November. Second and third do grees to bo conferred. Visiting breth ren wolcome. H. W. Anderson. Many Mothers of u Liko Opinion. Mrs. Pilmor, of Cordova, Iowa, say?: "One of my children was subject lo croup of a sevcro type, and tho giving of Chamberlain's Remedy promptly, always brought rollof. Mmy mothers In this neighborhood think the same as I do about this remedy and want no other kind for their children " For salo by Laurens Drug Co. Clothing Economy. ".Save enough on your 6uit to buy you a hat," is the rather attrac'ivo text of Da' K Boner & Co.'s advertisement elsewnero in this paper. This linn so ls the hand-!ailored clothing of tho best clothing makers in the United State*. They are tho largest dealers In LaurOOS In mo-i's attire, and their JJrigbton S;?ok i* ono of tho most popu lar suits. A very handttomo suit can be had for so little money as Ul?. MERCHANTS NEWS. Soe tho new line ofE nglleh crockery wo aro now showing ; its the kind that don't era/.e. S. M. & E. H. Wllkes. Fifty now Chamber Sots just arrived beautiful, new shapes and decorations, cheaper than ever. S. m . & E. EE. Wllkes. Now Is tho tlmo to buy your Heater. No tue to put It off. Wo have a com ploto lino and can lit you up for a littlo money. S. Mi & E. H. Wilko?. See our new Picture, tho M.00 kind for $1.50, A call will convince you of this. S. M. & E. H. Wllkes. Sick headache, backacho and all Rheumatic Pains destroyed by Our New Discovery. A guarantee with eaoh bottle at Laurens Drug Co., Dr. Dodson's and Young's Pharmacy. Price $1 00. Figure It Out? This has no reference to the age Ann. Simply a request to figure out and sec what you will save buying a new Dress here for 25 cents the yard. MELROSE, HENRIETTA, SERGE and FIGURED BROCATKLS at? 50 cents a yard, l^ftT" These are all-wool goods. Zibeline, Melrose, Venetian, Brilliantiue and light shades Albatros? 65 cents the yard, 52-ineh All-Wool Outing a Bargain. 52:inch Union Black Broadcloth same price? at 85 cents a yard, NEW BLACK VOILE? One Dollar the Yard, Breneh Serge, Poplin, Prunella, Crapesaia and Broadcloth. B*??" See the quality of these goods at these prices at "v0)\ W. G. WILSON & CO. DON'T TRIFLE WITH COUGHS. Every Cough means tearing down of tissues and the accu mulation of waste products in the system. The morbid state of the membranes of the air passages invites throat and bronchial troubles, and is the favorite condition for breeding the germs of Consumption. It is serious, don't trifle with it and waste time and money on inefficient remedies. Dodson's WhiTK Pink and Tar Cough Curk cures effectually and as promptly as an efficient cure can that removes the cause. Cheapest because best. Price 25 cents. W. W. DODSON. AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, Two Series of Sermons Commouced by tho Pastor. Cood congregations attended the services at the First Methodist Church last Simhay. In the morning tbo pas tor began a scries of eormous on Morn ings With the Master. Tho subject next Sunday morning will bo Tho Master In tho Church. In the evening tho pastor began a se ries of evening sermons on The Mes sages of the Bible, preaching on Tho Message of tho Bible to Young Men. Next Sunday evening tho subject will be The Message of tho Bible to Youug Women. Public cordially Invited. Executor's Sale. By authority of O. G. Thompson, Probate Judge, I will sell on Friday, November, 20th, 1003, beginning at 10 o'clock A . M., at tho late residence of L. W. Ramage, deceased, In Laurens County, South Carolina, a lot of farm produce, plantation tools and imple ments, horses, mules, hogs, cattle, at public outcry to tho blghost bidder for cash. II. B. Bell, Executor. November, 3rd, 1003.?2t. WHEN IN COLUMBIA. Whenever a person goes anywhere, he goes for a purpose. If it is your purpose to buy anything for Ladies' wear, or Home Furnishings, you had best come to TAPP'S in Columbia. For we have the most com plete assortment of any Department Store in the South. And besides our .Styles being the latest, Our Prices are The Very Lowest. Especially cmi we be of service to uV Ladies if they wish to purchase Silks, flillinery or Tailored Garments. In these departments we lead by long odds and we are proud of the showing we make in these lines. Everything the Newest and best. #?y When in Columbia, come to TAPP'S. IF YOU CAN'T COME TO COLUMBIA, SHOP BY MAIL. WE PREPAY MAIL, KX PRESS OR FREIGHT ON ALL PURCHASES AMOUNT ING ,TO $5.00 OR OVER, WITHIN A RADIUS OF 600 MILKS FROM COLUMBIA. The James L. Tapp Co., 1644 and 1G4(> Main St. Columbia, S. C. vi/M/Stvf /'-1/ ' t'' ^ VM/ v? ^ M?? v*/ M^ vi/ vt/ vi/ '^ v 1 "Jt*' M.: v^ v? 'WVJt ?L1^?1 ^l.^l'M '>&r Vfl.' Vl^ I' ' *'V1' ^1' ^11 Vfli' 11' 'ill V*' * *-' ^/t ^ri^ rlr iA One Dollar Will Start a Bank Account bank: OR LAURENS, Laurbns, s. o. Savings Department Save Your Money, Watch it Grow, ajjjjr'T'-' -OF THE bank: op laurens. IT\S WHAT YOU SAVE, NOT WHAT YOU EARN, THAT MAKES YOU INDEPENDENT. vSave the Pennies, and the DOLLARS Will Take Care of Themselves, The Bank of Laurens Will Loan you FREE, a handsome Private Home .Safe, like the one shown here to hcep at home.? When the safe, is handed you, it is securely locked and the Bank of Laurens keeps the key. Drop your coin or hills into it as you can spare them. Occasonally bring the safe to the Bank of Laurens, where it is unlocked and the money counted in your presence, and the amount, whatever it may be, is placed to your credit on your pass book. The safe is then locked and hand ed you again. Don't put it off, but start while you have the apportunity to get a little safe?the supply is limited. Remember every dollar belongs to you, and is credited on your pass book. The Bank of Laurens is Always Absolutely Safe. Oi-iacKRS: O. B. SIMMONS, President, J. J. PLUvSS, Cashier. W. P. CAINE, AssH Cashier. Directors: H. K. AI KEN, FRANK HAMMOND, J. J. PLUSS, J. H, SULLIVAN, L. IL WILSON. R. T. DUN LAP, W. E. NASH, W. R. RICHEY, O. B. SIMMONS. The Bank Pays 4 per cent. Interest on Deposits in the Savings Department. ,^?ss^>The System Installed Under the Supervision of-^^ C. 0. BURNS CO., 13-21 Park How Unfitting, New York. ORIGINATORS AND MANUFACTURERS. GENERAL McCIUDY OF CHARLESTON DEAD Tho Distinguished llisloriau Passed Away Last Sunday Morning. General Edward MeCrady of Char leston died suddenly at his home in Charleston last Sunday morning at the age of 09. Genoral MeCrady wroto tho History of South Carolina, a work ui inestima ble value to the peoplo of this state. It was highly commended by literary critics throughout the country and will have a permanent place In literature. General MeCrady was a lieutenant colonel in the Confederate army and a brigadier in the militia sorvico aftor tho war. He was a man of exalted character aud his death is a profound loss to South Carolina. Have you seen that $22 r>0 Sideboard? Its a beauty and worth $30.00. If you want a board now Is tho time to buy. S. M. & E. U. Wilkes. IF YOU COULD Call at my oOice, seo my equipment, and havo mo explain to you persmally how I do business. I bolfevo you would be absolutely satisfied that I am better equipped to make a quick cash salo of your property than any other Real Es tate Broker In the city. 1 would like to explain to you how I lind buyers for all kinds of property In all parts of the State. My object is to build up an extensive brokerage business for the good of the country and myself. If I fall to do your business, it costs you no money. Describe property so as prospective buyer will not be disap pointed when ho sees It. If you wish to soil for full value it is v.-ry essen tial to lot the world know it, but if you wish to buy cheap tell no one except your Broker. A Broker who can't mako or savo a client more than ho costs don't know tho business and is not worth employing. I wish all the desirable proporty possiblo on my list, and then it is my aim to let as many pooplo know what I have to offer as the business will justify. Lot a Broker lind you a purchaser and change your Investment to some thing more pleasant and profitable to your ideas. I'm in business to do busi ness, I lim not out to blow but to lind a customer for your wants or Otterings. Are you interested in any of the fol lowing? Two store rooms on public square, good location, cheap. T. W. Wright house and lot on Bast Main Street. Good neighborhood, ex cc'lent water, eto. $1,800. One lot in Jersey, "'acres. Good house and good location for poultry farm. ?$07'">.00. 5 three room tenant house on Gray's hill. Rent for $2 50 per month. Will sell sepoiately or all. $270.00 each. 305 acres of splendid land on public road from Laurens to Clinton. Good house and out-housos. Will sell at a bargain 145 acres on Rabun Creek. WiM sell at big bargain, 11 room house, just insido corporate limits of Clinton, new and freshly painted with all modern improvements. Will sell at a bargain numerous oth er tracts in different parts of the county. Anything you desire to buy, sell or exchange?just so it is proporty, let me hoar from you with full particulars. Remember I am writing moro In surance than any other agent in the city. Fall in line if you believe in the rising generation. I do not write in surance to save agents commission on my own proporty liko some others. I write for a living and am still living. Take this into consideration, when you take on your additional insurance. UEO. W. SHELL, REAL ESTATE, STOCKS, BONDS, INSURANCE. McCord Building, Laurens, S. C. SUGGESTION TO THEJJARlnERS. Why Not Prepare for Sheep Haising. DOG LAW NEEDED. The Labor and Fertilizer (Questions. Solution to Both Might lie Helped if Legislature Would Euaot Statute for sheep Protection. The Advertiser takes the liberty of suggesting that tho farmers at their mooting Friday pass a resolution of tho following purport: Whereas, the increasing prices of com mercial fertilizers and tho increasing scarcity of labor both threaten to re duce tho profits in cotton production. And whereas, a large proportion of the lands in Laurens county aro adapta ble to the profitable raising of shoep, an Industry that would require a com paratively small number of laborers and no commercial fertilizers, thus helping to solve both the difficulties above mentioned. lie it resolved, by tho farmers of this county in muss meeting assembled that they hereby petition tho stato senator and members of tho house of repre sentatives from this county to Intro duce and endeavor to havo enacted at tho next session of tho general assem bly a law that will protect sheep rais ers in Laurens County from shcop kill ing dogs, and so make tho sheep Indus try possible. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO RAILROADS AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY. RK IT ORDAINED by City Coun cil of the City of Laurons? Sec. 1. That on and after November 1st, lOO.'l, it shall be unlawful for any railroad corporation, its agents, ser vants and employees, to operato any railroad trains, engine, or car, within the corporate limits of tho city of Lau rens at a greater rale of speed than four miles per hour. Sec. 2. That all railroad corporations, their agents, servants ami omployees, shall bave a flagman at each crossing of tho rail road tracks ami streets of thi> city of I,aureus, and said flagman shall walk ahead at a reasonable dis tance of each train, engine or car of said railroad corporation. Sec. 3. That any person found guilty of, or of participating in, the violation of this ordinance or any part thoroof, upon conviction, shall be fined i.ot less tbau Ten Dollars nor more tban Ono Hun drod Dollars, or ho imprisoned with or without tho requirement of labor upon tho streets or public works of the said city, for a period of not less than ten nor more than thirty days. Sec. 4. That owing to the dangerous nature of the stroet and railroad cross ings, grades, curves and embankments within the corporate limits of eaid city, it in considered by the said City Council that the acts herein prohibited are against the public safety of the said City. Sec. S. Thai all other ordinances, or parts thereof, iaconsislant with tho provisions of this Ordinance be, and the 8am? are hereby, repealed. l>one and ratified by the City Council ( ^a^, ) of Laurens, and tho Corporate < L.S. ,? Seal of City of Laurens hereto ( ) affixed this the 20th day of Oc tober, 100::. C. B. GRAY, Mayor. L. (J. B.VLT.B, Citv Clerk. A Dainty Foot Is what every woman craves. Every woman can have it if she wears a DOROTHY DODD SHOE The reason is that they Hit. There is no superfluous leath er anywhere. Consequently the shoe is reduced to the .smallest proportions. Every woman in I,aureus should try a pair of our shoes. We can doubtless lit you with a smaller size than you have been wearing. It won't be necessary to get a large si/.e just to ease your foot at some par/in:fur point. Our lasts are wide where they ought to be and nctfl'OV) where they ought to be. They are scientifically made. *HAT\S WHY WE SAY WR CAN FIT YOU WITH A SMALLER SIZE THAN YOU'VE BEEN WEARING. LET US TRY IT. ?* ??* ?? ??'?*?&??fc'i'ik?? MrtH i?*?*I * * * - > '*?? >? i 4 *? t v i i 4 it-irit Ideal Patent Kid Dorothy |Soft, Flexible, Yici Kid, Dodd, '. #3.0o| Dorothy Dodd, . 3.00 ????????^f?r???f,l|????????????*< < * 1 * ************* SOUTHERN GIRL, the Queen of all $2.00 Shoes, in all Leathers and styles. SOUTHLAND BELLE, the best #1.50 Shoe on earth for Ladies. We guarantees abso lute satisfaction with every pair of these ?--SHOES. You can't lose by buying your Shoes hero. J. E. Minter & Bro.