PYTHIANS ENJOY
ANNUAL BANQUET.
_____
Delightful Refreshments
and Good Cheer.
ELOQUENT TALKS.
About 150 Guests in At
tendance.
Speeches from Mr. Sununcrsett, Mr.
Hay nes worth, Mr. Carlisle and Mr.
Feathcrstone?The Committee.
Laurens Lodge, No. 43, Knights of
Pythias, had its annual banquet in the
dining room of tbo Bendella Hotel
Wednesday night. It was one of the
brilliant soeial events of the year.
About 160 knights, ladies and guests
wero present, and a delightful supper
was served by Dr. and Mrs. B. E. Mar
tin of the hotel.
Turkey salad, fried oysters, various
other accessories and coffee and punoh
wore included in the menu. Mr. W.
R. Rlohey welcomed tho guests in an
appropriate manner and Dr. Hugh K.
Alken gracefully presided as toastmas
mastor. The divine blessing was aksed
by the Rev. Robort Adams of the First
Presbyterian Churoh.
The toast, "Our Sistor Societies,"
was eloquently responded to by J. A.
Summersett, formerly a member of
Lauren* Lodge, now of Columbia, and
ono of the grand officers of the order in
the State. Mr. Harry J. Haynesworth
of Greenville responded to tho toast
"The Ladies" In a manner which cap
tured bis auditors. It was clever, hu
morous and pointed, and made a de
cided hit. Mr. J. B. Carlisle of Spar
tanburg responded to "Our Guests"
brlelly but happily. "The "Babies"
was an impromptu toast to which Mr.
C. C. Featherstone responded with fer
vor.
The committee in charge of the ban
quot consisted of M. L. Nash, W. R.
Riobey, M. G. Jeans and Johu B.
Brooks.
Mr. Cleveland's Daughter Dead.
Ruth, the eldest daughter and child
of Ex-President Grover Cleveland and
Mrs. Cleveland, died at their home in
Princeton, N. J., of diphtheria last
Thursday. She was about fifteen years
old.
Copelaud's Announcement*
The storo of R. E. Copuland has al
ready won a gocd ropule in Laurens
County. Its customers will find it a
good pluco to visit?especially will
they be pleased with the the quality of
goods to be found there. Read their
advertisement.
Look Out Next Week.
,T. E. Minter& Bro. today havo some
thing interesting to say to their num
orous customers and the public
generally. Thoy will have more in the
near future. Keep an eye out for them.
FARMERS AT WORK
AROUND ?RAY CUURT
Social nod Personal Items?Marriage
of Prof. Stephens and Miss
(Barrett?Other News.
Gray Court, Jan. 11.?Mr. Joe A.
Chapman, the man who buys poplar
trees, has moved here with his family
and is occupying Miss Dorroh's house.
Mr. W. T. Coleman, with his bride,
who was Miss Frennle Fair Stewart,
I daughter of Dr. H. B. Stewart of Fair
view, has moved to bis new home at
Knight's Station, which he recently
bought from Mr. M. A. Knight.
Miss Janie Fulmer of Peak's has
moved here to make her home with
Mrs. A. Q, Rice.
Mr. Willie Rice of Union is bore go
ing to sohool. He Is boarding with his
uncle, Prof. A. Q* Rice.
Messrs. W. A.Putnam, Jr. and E. V.
Carrott have returned to Clemson and
Misses Eula Check and Luoile White
have returned to Limestone College
since the holidays.
D. J. Entrekin is building a dwelling
on his plantation near the rock quarry
Tbo formers are making prepara
tions for another crop. The plows dur
ing that nice weather last woek were
just going like it was planting time,
and they are ploughing deep too.
Rev. J. F. Anderson has been sick
for two weeks, but is able to bo out
now. He says be hopes that none of
his congregation will ever have grip.
Miss Anderson has gone back to her
school at Whltmirss and Mr. Cosey
Anderson has gone back to resume his
studies at Wofford.
On December, 80th at the residonce
of the officiating minister, Prof. A. E.
Stephens was married to Mies Annie,
second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. C.
Garrett, by Rev. J. L. McLln,
D.
BOLL WEEYIL GREAT
FOOD FOR TURKEYS.
Latest Report Concerning the Pest of
Texas Is That It Has a
Value.
A boom in turkeys is roportod from
Texas as a result of the boll weevil
plague, and that State, particularly in
the boll weovil section, will produce
from three to four times as many tur
keys as heretofore. The shipment
from Giddlngs amounts to 6,000 tur
keys. The town had never shipped any
before, all those raised there being
j used at homo.
The raising of the turkeys is the di
rect result of the boll weevi', tho farm
ers holding that the turkey is a fine
bird in the cotton fields, boiug able be
cause of his long reach, to get at the
top of the stalk during the season of
greatest activity among the infects.
Then the boll weevil will bo exter
minated and the turkeys fattened at
the same time. The extermination of
birds in Texas la claimed by some to
be largely responsible for the increase
of the weevil nuisance. The turkey is
the only domestic fowl able to get at
the weevil easily.
Those who wish to have the Semi
Weekly News and Courier and Tiik
Advertiser?three papers a week?
can get them through The Adver
tiser for $1.60 for both papers. tf.
. Shaw's Pare Malt.
Its value in sickness has been tried
and proved. In the home it is not safe
to be without it. Absolutely puro. On
sale at all dispensaries, Adv.
LIFE AT SIMPSON.
A Worthy Colored Man Has Iamb By
Fire.
Simpson, Jan. 11. Wo uro having
some fine woather now and the farmers
are beginning to prepare their laud for
another orop.
Everything is gotting along nicely,
with no sickness to report ut present.
Mr. Wylle Dolt and charming sister,
Miss Sallle, of ltibun, were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. W? W. Sbono last
Thursday night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. CaldAoll, also
Mr. J. I). Chancy and wife, visited Mr.
E. H, Adair, of Holly Grovo, last week.
Mr. Arthur Owens aud family and
Mo3srs. Herbert and It jx Simpfon, of
Bitrksdale, spent Friday night and
Saturday at the home of Mr. J. A.
Stone*
Rlley Johnson, colored, living on
Capt. J" M. Phllpot'a p'aco, lost his
dwelliog and con touts by 11 o last vVcu
nesday afternoon.
Mr B. F. Terry is suffering with rheu
matism.
Mrs. J. P. Caldwoll is spening a while
with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Pitts.
Misses Minnie and Maude Stono vis
ited Misses Magglo and Mattio Co'oy,
of Alma, Tuesday
Mr. H??nry Pitts is all smiles. It's a
boy.
Yucatan.
Rloh, warm, healthy blood is given
by Hood's Sarsaparilla and tlius
coughs, colds and pneumonia are pre
vented. Take it now.
Our New Discovery is sold by W. W.
Dodson, Laurons Drug Co. and Youngs'
Pharmacy under an absolute guar
antee.
"Tho nicest and pleasautost modicino
I have used for indigestion and consti
pation Is Chamberlain's Stomich and
LIvrr Tablet?," says Melard F. Craig,
of Middlegrove, N. Y. ,lThey work
like a charm and do not gripe or have
any unp'easant offect." For sale by
Laurens Drug Co.
For a bad taste In tho mouth take a
few do^os of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Livor Tablots. Price 2f> cents.
Warranted to euro. For sale by Ltu
rens Drug Co.
Notice of Dissolution.
By mutual eonseiH tho firm <f O*
iugs& Bobo has this day been dissolved.
C B. Bobo having >old his interest in
said business to J. C. O.vlogs. The
business will bo carried on at old stand
by J. C. Owings.
Uotll the 27th C. B. Bobo will bo In
Laurcns settling up affairs of said Urin.
Aftor which timo tho affairs will bo
be loft in the hands of J. C. Owlnga.
J. C. Owings,
C. B. Bono.
As I now retiro from business lifo, I
can but roturn my sincere thanks and
gratitude to all with whom I huvu had
business relations. As I now enter in
to a now field of lab >r, I earnestly re
quest the prayers of all God's people,
that I may bo kept at the foot of the
cross, where I may bo effectual for tho
spiritual welfare of mankind at large.
My friends and brethren shall each
have a warm pluco.in my heart while
laboring In tho Master's vineyard.
Sincerely,
C. B. Bono.
ONE CENT A WORD
$5000 to loan In next ten days; 8
per cant straight interest. In snms of
fclCOOandup. Terms to suit the bor
rower.
Ferguson & Featherstone.
Thoroughbred Registered Berkshire
Boar, Lord Sanford, will make the sea
son at my lot, Gray-Court, S. C.
J. N. Leak.
Jau. 0~4t.
WAN!ED ? Persimmon, Dogwood
Ulckory and Holly Logs Freight paid
on carloads, James Cocksbott, Char
leston, S. C.
DOMESTIC TROUBLES.
It is exceptional to (lnd a family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but the^e can be lessened
by having Dr. King's New L'fe Fills
around. Much trouble they save by
their groat work in Stomach and Liver
troubles. They not only relieve you,
but cure.- 25 cents a'. Laurens Drug
Oo. und W. W. Dodeon.
Go Williamson's for Silverware.
Torriblo plagues, those Itching, pes
tering diseases of the skin. Put an end
to miserv. Doan's Ointment cures.
At any drug store.
Women h?ve a clear, healthy com
plexion. Pu . blood makes it. Bur
dock Blood Bitters makes pura blood.
\V. B. KNIGHT. R.F.. BABB
KNIGUT & BABB,
Attorneys at Law.
<aF Will practice in all the State and
Federal Courts. Strict attention to all
business intrusted to them.
Office up-stalrs. Simmons' Buildings
WONDERFUL NERVE
Is displayed by many a man enduring
pa'ns of acoidental Cuts, Wounds,
Bruises, Burns, Sealds, Sore feet or
joints. But there's no need for it.
Buoklen's Arnica Salvo will kill the
pain and cute the trouble. It's the best
Salve on earth for Piles, too. 26 cents
at EaurouB Drug Co. and W. W. Dod
son.
Only Results Tell.
There is little or no difference in the
appearance of Hour, but there is all the
difference in the world in the result*.
"Clifton" flour will produce light,
white wholesome bread?you know
from sad experience just what other
kinds will do. For more broad and
better bread, iwe our ',Clifton" every
time.
T. N. Barksdalo,
M. H. Fowler.
Notice Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Enterprise Bank will be
held in its rooms on Friday, Jan. 15th,
at 11 a. m.
N. B. Dial,
President.
Two nil'lion Americans suffer the
torturing pangs of dyspepsia. No need
to. Burdock Blood Bitters oures. At
any drug store.
CASTOR IA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Have you seen Williamson's new
Jewelry Storo?
?fc WE TAKE T1IIS METHOD $T
?r to thank oar customers 7r
/for their liberal patronage dur- ?K
mrf the year now drawing to a tIS
5* close. Hoping by strict attcn- 71?
f|S lion to the demands of the trade
merit a continuance of the
?R May live dawn of the New TR
2*c<W' nslier in Happiness and ?
TR Prosperity to all.
lies pect fully,
& IF. 6*. WILSON ?? CO. &
?iU -Li ULI ^ s 11^ iAlilu. jAI -II 1A1 JL 'T-'
SAVED FROM TERRIBL'E DEATH.
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt
of Bargerton, Teno., saw her dying
end were powerless to save her. The
most skillful physiolans and every
remedy used, failed, while consump
tion was slowly but surely takln e her
life. In this terrible hour Dr. King's
New Discovery for Consumption turned
despair into joy .The first bottle brought
immediate relief and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
60 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles free at
Laurena Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug
Co.
TO CURE A CO^D IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Crove's signa
ture on each box. 26 cents.
WHY RENT?
When you can own your own home
with the same money?
The Piedmont Savings and Invest
ment Company will euablo you to do
this.
Instead of Paying Rent for years
and owning nothing at the end of the
term the property Is yours.
Meanwhile, you have had the homo
from tho first?with the motivo to im
prove it.
Owning one's borne does more to
make an independent man than any
thing else.
A man with little or no property finds
it hard to borrow and build.
Such men this company provides
credit for.
There are hundreds of working
men in this town paying rent on.
houses that are not cosy and comforta
ble, they have no conveniences, tliut
are not kept up and that are not im
proving in value.
Lot9 ?** Laurens are cheap. The f=o
same i tu, with the rent money they
are paying, can all own homes fn
which they will take pride and which
will grow more valuable each year.
The Piedmont Savings and Invest
ment Company is not a building and
loan association. Why? Because the
contract is certain and definite. The
borrower knows to a day when bis
debt will be due. Moreover the rato of
interest is lower.
W. W. BALL and M. L. COPELAND
CUT THIS OUT.
Take this ad to WILLIAMSON
The Jeweler and get 5 per cent
discount on all Watches, Dia
monds, Jewelry, Cut Glass and
Silverware bought of him within
next 60 days.
Williamson Co.,
Jewelers.
WAIT
K?R
RED TAG SALE
Jan. 22,1904.
FORTUNE FAVORS
THOSE WHO BUY NOW!
Fortune favors frugal buyers at The Hub just now.
For reduction prices are quite general all through our
'stock. This is "house-clearing" time in the store?the
jtinie when all remnants, reminders of broken lines, odd
Jpieces and odd ends of every sort are closed out at cut
?prices. And, in addition to this, a great many complete
[lines have been reduced in price; so as to stir trade up a
;bit in the otherwise dull season of the year. We believe
?that there's no lubricant that will grace the wheels of busi
ness hajf so well as "oil of bargains" and we are offering
?all sorts of good bargains to those who will come and
Jget them. These items we print below are fair samples:
i
?New Embroideries and Insertions, select patterns 5 to 25c.
[New lot Valenciennes and Torchorn Laces, extra
values,.5 and 10c.
[Elegant line Ladies Fancy Neckwear, Silk,
Mousaline and Lace,.25 and 50 c.
All Ladies' Fancy Neckwear, at greatly reduced prices.
Ladies Fleeced Union-suits, worth 40 and 50 cents
land 25 cents.
Lot Misses and Children's Cloaks at actual cost.
THE HUB.
Garlington * Company,
Stocks, Bonds, t^eal Estate and Insurance
Insurance of all Kinds Written in Leading Companies.
ST
A POINTERI
We are engaged in no other business and give our entire
time and best energies to the lines we advertise.
In specializing we are in a position to offer the public the
best possible service.
Long Distance Bel! Telephone,
127 in our offices.
CAPITAL
Secured for meritorious enterprises and corporations
organized.
Bond issues negotiated, underwritten or guaranteed.
Second Suite,
Todd Office Building,
Laurens, S. C.
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