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WILL EiNTEU THE MINISTRY. Mr. C. IL Hobo Will Become * Bap. list Preacher. Mr* Charles B. Bobo of this city will enter the Baptist ministry. It is statod that bo will take a course in the Baptist Seminary in Louisville. Mrs. Bobo will accompany him to Louisville. Mr. Bobo, whilo he has been an active and successful business man, has for years been a zealous worker in his ohurch and liberal in Its support. At tho Baptist State Convention in Green vrie last week it was announced tbat the First Baptist Church 'hero gave more to foreign missions thau any other church* in South Carolina, in cluding those of the large cities. Mr Bobo has done his part well in all this good work. The people of Laurens believe and hope that his work in the ministry will be full of usefulness to the ohurch. Mr. M. H. Fowler has bought Mr. Bobo's Main street house and it is said that Mr. Warren Bolt will go to Mr. Fowler's house. Homo From Mississippi. Mr. Claude Babb is at home from Mississippi on a visit to his mother, Mrs. 0. M. Babb, and other relatives. Mr. Babb lives now in the llnest cotton producing section of the South, 18 or 20 miles from the Mississippi and 40 miles south of Memphis. He has a fine position on a 05 horso plantation . "The crop in our immediate section is fairly good" said Mr. Babb "but gen erally it is about as short in the South Wost as it is here. Mr. Babb is re ceiving a warm welcome from his num erous friends in Laurens. 9 Gone To Conference Rev. W. B. Duncan of the Fii*st Methodist Church loft yesterday for the Conference. As usual Mr. Duncan will be ablo to roport all cooforence dues collected from his church. Mr. J. F. Bolt will leave for conference tomorrow. Go to Williamson's lor Cut Glass. * Every bo'tlo of Our New Discovery uaruntced. BENT A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS. Congressman Johnson's Bright Little Boy Naturally Enough Thought Urosreuor Was St. Mick. The small grandson of Mr. and Mrs. ] H. \V. Anderson, the son of Congress man J. T. Johnson, Is himself known in congress. The following interesting story of the bright litt'e lad was writ ten to the News and Courier by its Washington correspondent; Representative Johnson is the only member of tho South Carolina delega tion who did not go home for the Thanksgiving holidays. Ho is very comfortably and oonveniently located with his family but one block from the Capitol, on North Capitol streets. Mr. Johnson has a son four years old who frequently attends the sessions of the Mouse with his father. Henry Wil liams Johnson Is bis name snd he Is very popular with the members of the House. Last Tuesday, during the "hour of talk" in the House over the proposition to adjourn over until the following Fri day, Mr. Johdson's little boy was pres ent. Naturally, at this season, the little fo] low 's thoughts were of Christmas and what he expeots to receive from Santa Claus. While the elder Johnson was absorbed In the debate between Wil liams and Do Armond for the minority and Hepburn and Orosvenor for the majority, the younger Johnson was busily employed scribbling over a sheet of paper on his father's desk. Having previously become familiar with the electric button, which calls a page, he pushed the button. His call was answered by one of the smart lit tle boys who run messages. At that moment Con. Orosvenor, of Ohio, was addressing the House. "Will you take this letter to Mr. Santa Claus, over there, and toll him not to forget that I want an express wagon," said the Johnson lad, pointing, to the white whiskerod statesman whose resemblance to St. Nick is exceedingly striking. Have you seen Williamson's now Jewelry Storo? A glas9 of water taken half an hour before*breakfast will usually keep the bowels regular. Marsh cathartics should be avoided. When a purgative is needed, take Chamberlain's Stom aoh and Liver Tablets. They are mild and gent'e In their action. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. MR. JACK COX LOSES HEAVILY BY FIRE. ___ Bam. Five ltalcs or Cotton and Five Mules llurned One Night Last Week Together With Provender. Nows has reached here of the burn ing in Youngs township last week of the barn of Mr. Jack Cox, a prominent citizen and farmer. . Five mules, live bales of cotton, provondor and various other valuablo property were destroy ed. It is stated that Mr. Cox lost all bis mules except ono and that hap pened not to be at home. There was no insuruncc. The loss is of course disastrous to Mr. Cox but he Is a sterling citizen and will get ou his feet again. Meanwhile, when a good map has such misfortunes he ought to bo helpod whether bo asks it or not. The origin of the fire Is not known here. Study the Jewelry Question! Don't buy Jewelry hap hazard. Look the ground over ^thoroughly, and buy when you find the place where you can get the very best, most stylish, most reliable Jewelry for your money. Of course, we think this is the place and want to convince you that we are right. IT FIRST-CLASS Watch and Jewelry repairing bj' an expert workman. Fleming Bros. "JUST THIRTY DAYS LEFT." Id this year to buy and sell HEAL ESTATE, so lof. mo have your pro positions on the following : 340 aoro tract in School District of Wa'erloo, S. O. Land in high state of cultivation, well watered and timbored, 6 good tenant hoires and necessary out houses. $3,400.00. 200 acre tract at High Point, S. C. $2,250.00. 145 aero tract on Itabun Creek. $900.00 fr21 acre tract at High Point, S. C. $1,(100.00. 11 room house iu town of Clinton, S . C. $4,000 00. 305 acre tract on direct road from Laurent to Clinton, 8. C. $4,000.00. 12 acre tract at Lanford Station. $1,000.00. 2 store rooms on public square of Laurens, S. C. $4.f>00 00. 140 acre tract at Power, S. O. $3,500. 1 house aud lot on East Main Streot. $1,800 00. 10 room houso on North Harper Street. $2,200.00. Dr. P. B. Connor hou-.os on Chostnut Street, 3, $5,200.00. 25 tenant houses In diiTeront parts of the city. Cheap. 5 shares Laurens Furniture Manu facturing Co. $75.00. 42 shares National Hank stock, $U0 50 without January Dividond, or $100.00 with Janua-y Dividend. Will pell this stock in any amount from 5 shnros up to suit purchaser. 1 largo Cary Iron Hnfe in lirat c!a?s order. Good si/.e. $35.00. OEO. W. SHELL, REAL ESTATE, STOCKS, HONRS AND INSURANCE. Laurens, S. O. McCord Building. The City Market Is the most up-to-date and the only place (or you to buy your FRESH MEATS, Sausage and Vegetables of all kinds. Come one, come all. Live and dressed poultry. Hello give 174 please. FREE DELIVERY. Winsome Winter Styles in Woman's Wearables, The HUB is, above all, a stylish store. There are other stores hereabouts that carry larger stocks, btti none pay quite so much attention to the style and character of their goods. Good taste and correct fashions are the strongest arguments in favour f our offerings in addition to the fact our prices are in all cases' the lowest that can possibly be quoted on up-to-date and reliable goods. We show splendid lines of every thing a woman can wear from which we quote this week the following notable items: Stylish Winter Hats, We make modish, handsome) jHats, full of style and distinctive novelty, at all prices from $2.00] to $10.00. They are patterned after the very latest city styles Nice Ready-to-Wear Hats, 75 ctsl to $3.00. Missessand Children's Hats 50 cents to $1.00. The' prettiest Millinery showing in town. Fair of Form and Fine of Leather, Our Ladies' Shoes are the neatest looking, finest fitting and best wearing that market sup plies. Ladies' Shoes are a spe cialty here, and you are sure of splendid satisfaction. Our three Shoe Leaders are the "Portia" at $2.00; the "Radcliffe" at #2.50! and the "Regina" at #3.00. Alii sizes, widths and styles for you| to select from. Dressy Skirts Modestly Priced, Do you need a Walking Skirt? We are showing the dressiest line in town, at prices unusuall) modest for such really fine styles and qualities. The materials are Serges, Zibelines, Tweeds and Homespuns, in very handsome, weaves, at all the way from $1.00 to #5.00 each. All are well made and graceful fitting. Exquisite Dress Goods Our showing of new weaves inj stylish Dress Ooods is simply ex quisite. Fine 44 inch Zibelines in all the leading shades, 75 cts; 45-inch Black Sicilian and 44-in Black Cheviot Serge, only 50 cts splendid value; 56-inch Coverts and Homespuns, for Walking Skirts, only 75 cents and hosts of other splendid offerings. See] them before you buy. THE HUB ', mmm^mlL *&U mim mmSm m?m Jm>'JLm m^ma* ma^m?m] ~mhm mmm mm* mxm\ mam ^L^* <6mm ?Jt> 4&? ?4? TAPP'S DEPARTMENT STORE. Christmas Presents. Our store is alive with the orowds o( enthusiastic Christinas >Shoppers. 'I hey are taking our advice and buying now rather than waiting to the last minute when everything has been picked over and the crowds jam the stores everywhere. Now you think a moment and see if our ad vies isn't good and sound. Shop by Hail if You Cannot Come Personally. There's scarcely any reason why you can't come here and do i your shopping. The trains are running on fine schedules now, al- y lowing ample time to spend the day In Columbia.- Come straight to 'Lapp's. We'll save you time, worry and money. But if you can't' , come, then wrlta to us and tell us what you want. We will take (J good c?ro of your ordors and we prepay mail, express or freight on any purchase amounting to $5.00 or over, shipped within a radius of i , GU? miles of Columbia. Store Full of Appropriate Gifts. Part of our store has much the appearance of au up-to-d-tto, Jowolry Store. The front part is filled with a beautiful line of Sterl ing Mlvcr Wai e, Brushes of all kinds, toilet sets and noveltios in numerable. And the Silver and Pearl handle Umbrellas we are showing cannot be surpassed in the South. Every one of guaranteed Slk. Then thcr.i are Rugs and Linens; Silk Dresses and Wraps; , Clonks and Suits; Hats and Caps; everything an up-to-date depart ment store shou'd havo. And at prices lower by far than any you've over had quoted to you boforo. t&T (Watch our "ADS" in The State.) THE JAMES L. TAPP CO., Cor. Main and Blanding, Columbia, S. C. 'jIT \IY ^ii TVftia 'Jfci \JL iAi 'mt\i .JK vli m%1 ImY \uY m%i ^An Yfti Vji imM Kmmi ?ft"' Yl " j>l ?fri ' Here are Some Specials at the Cash Bargain Store. The only place in town that you can get 6 Plates for 35 cents. TOBACCO: Brown Mule 29 cents the pound t by box; Rock and Rye 32 the pound by the box; Golden Grain 40 cents the pound. Parched Coffee 10 cents the package. J. L. HOPKINS, Proprietor. December PROCLAMATION. November has come and gone and we have only 25 days to supply the people of Laurens and County with their Xmas Clothing, Suits, Hats, Shoes, Dry Goods and flillinery. We want to thank the generous public for giving largest NOVEMBER business in our history. Our stock has been wonderfully decreased. But in order to have plenty for our December trade we had to rebuy on many lines. So we can say that we are in shape to care for your wants at prices that cannot be had elsewhere. DON'T ASK FOR CREDIT.?During December we want to sell entirely for CASH as we expect to make it the largest December in our his tory and want to devote all of our help to Cash Trade. We do this so as to have our books all balanced by January, and ask all of our friends who owe us on account to call and balance same, as all accounts are now due and we need all in order to meet our obligations. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! ? ? GREAT VARIETY NICE AND USEFUL ARTICLES IN OUR? Dry Goods Department FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS that will please OLD AND YOUNG. Never in our history have we had such a Clothing business as we have had this season. We attribute it all to selling only the best Clothing at Lowest possible prices. CONFIDENCE?Business is based on confidence ; Your business; Ours," Everybody's. There never was a time in the Clothing business when confidence w,A8 more important than now. You have to pin your faith to somebody, and our 12 years experience with our business constantly on the increase is a proof that those of our patrons that have put their faith in us have not been disappointed. AND WE SAY that we will not disappoint you in future, but will continue to offer the very liest at Lowest Prices. 1 <N<V?sO- . In order to complete all line? we have made price s 01 som* Suits th it can't b* had for the price : WE OFFER THE BEST SUIT FOR $4.50, 5.50, 6.50, 7.50 and $8.50. WE OFFER THE BEST SUIT FOR $10.50, 12.50 13.50 and $15.50. Big Job in Men's Colored, stiff bo9som, Shirts worth 50 cents, 75 cents, #i.oo and #1.50. Now 25 cts, 49 cts, 69 cts and 99 cts. Beautiful Neckwear for Xmas. AH colors, all shapes. Snappy a.id nice for Gifts to your friends. Nice Umbrellas for gifts. Elegant line of Underwear 25 cents, 50 cents, #1.00 and $i.$o the garment. Gloves, Hosiery and Suspenders. We call the hunters' attention to our line of Leggins? Prices 25 cts, 50 cts, 85 cents, $1.25, $2.00 and $3.00. Hats in all the newest Shapes and _ Lowest Prices. _ SHOES! SHOES!! You just can't afford to pass us on SHOES. The greatest lines at $1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, $5.00 i OVERCOATS! A few $5 and $6.00 Overcoats now $3.50 The BEST OVERCOATS for $5.00, $6.50, $7.50 BEST OVERCOATS $10.00, $12.50, $15.00 Elegant Rain Coat, 10.50, 12.50, $17.50 Ladies plain Hemstitched Handkerchiefs,. 5 c Ladies very sheer Hemstitched linen H'd'k., . 10 c Ladies very sheer Embroidery Lawn " . 15 c " " " Swiss and Linen " . 25 c " Beautiful lace and Embroidery linen,50 c to $1.25 A new line of handsome Towels for the Holiday trade. Union Linen Huck Towels 15 cents each. A great assortment of Huck add Damask Towels in fringed and hemstitched border 25 cents each. A beautiful line of Damask Towels from 50 cents to #1.00 each. Sweaters Cor Ladies and Children. Prices from 50 cents to $5.00. Beautiful Down Quilts light and Fluffy #4.50 and #5.00. Extra heavy Wool Blankets, beautiful quality 10-4, ii-io and 12-4. Prices $3.50, #4.50 and #5.00. New Heavy white Waistings at prices that wi? please you: Regular 50 c Waistings, - - - 40 c 75 c " - - - 50 c 15 c " - - - 10 c 40 c fleece black Waisting 30 c 30 c " 44 " 25 c (? it Ladies' Gloves in Wool and Kid. E. W. L, Kid, the "best made at the price,. #1.00 LaRome " " " ** " " ?? i,^0 Special lt ** ?? ?? " ?? 60 Ladies Wool Golf atid Jersey Gloves , 25 cents to 50 ecu ts. Call to see us and make our place headquarters. Now we say in all confidence that we can save you money and ask you to come and avoid the rush. Buy early while you can get the pick. We expect this to be the larges t December Sale in our history and have made great efforts for these results. Thanking you and asking a continuance of your valuable patronage, we are your friends, IDaYis, l^ojpef & Coirjjpapy, Laurens, 5. C. The Famous Outfitters for Men, Women and Children.