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FARM LANDS. LOANS. Before You Bay or Sell any Kind of Roal Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. GARLINGTON & Co., Laurecs, 8* C. VOL XX. LAURBNS, Q C WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23. 1904. Ahh KINDS OF TURNIP SEED ?AT? Palmetto Drus: Co. Get them while stock is complete. TMO. ie FORMER GOVERNOR HUGH S. THOMPSON. Died in Kcw York City Sunday Night. WAS GOVERNOR IN 1882 With Eminent and Dtstlng alined A blllty Erery Daty of Public Trust was Faithfully I>Ischarfff <1. Former Governor of South Carolina, Hugh S. Thompson, died at his residence in New York last Sunday night. He was 68 years old, having been born in Charleston in 1836. He was de scended from distinguished pa rentage and in his long and dis tinguished career Gov. Thomp son reflected great honor upon every position occupied from a professor of the Citadel to the highest office in the gift of the State. Before his last term as Gov ernor had expired, President Cleveland offered him the posi tion of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, He resigned the Governorship and accepted the Washington position. Just before the close of Cleve land's administration, Governor Thompson was nominated by the President as a Civil Service Com missioner and for a number of years he served the national gov ernment with eminent distinction in this position. His last work was as Comp troller for the New York Life In surance Co., which began with the reorganization of the Com pany in 1892. Gov. Thompson's remains have been brought to Columbia and will be interred in that city today. OASTORIA. Be&n Um _/) 11? Kind Ycu Hate Always Bought Blgnatuia et _a 1hfl Kind Ycu Hate Always DEATH OF RANDALL MURPF. TFas, One of the Oldest Citizens in the Connty. Mr. Randall Murff, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of the county, died at his h ne near Brewerton about 6 o'clock Sunday evening last. His death was due to the gen eral infirmities of old age, though he sustained a fall Saturday night which gave him a great shock and possibly injured him internally, which no doubt has tened his death. He was eighty four years old. His body was laid to rest at Poplar Springs Baptist Church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Murff died where he had rispeut his entire married life, hav iing settled there before the war. He was a good man, was faith ful to every obligation to his Maker and to his fellowman. His wife, who survives was a Miss Riley and they reared a large family, one of whom Mrs. G. E. Moore, is a resident of Laurens. Two sons survive, J. M. Murff of Spartanburg and Green Murff .of Brewerton. Wafted From Waterloo. Waterloo, Nov. 22.?h. I*. "Dendy of Columbia has opened tip a new store in Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wharton arc in Charleston for Gala Week. Clarence Cunningham of Char laston is at Rosemont for the winter. J. C. Sims of McCormick was in town Sunday. Miss Martha Hellaras of Clin ton is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. E. Harris. Mrs. J. A. Smith is visiting relatives and friends in Newberry county. Dessie Henderson of Macon has been with relatives here for .the past week. T. J. Anderson of Clinton vis ited friends and relatives in Wa terloo last week. Runaway Accident. As the result of a runaway ac cident near Gray Court Sunday morning, Miss Madge Harris, daughter of Mr. W. P. Harris of Youngs had one of her arms tbroken above the wrist and dis llocated at the elbow. Mi?s Har ri?, accompanied by her brother, and Miss Willou Gray of this city was driving towards Gray Court, when the horse became frightened and ran. All were thrown out of the buggy. Mr, Harris and Miss Gray escaped with slight scratches and bruises, but considerably shocked. Miss Harris received prompt medical attention and was re ported as doing nicely Monday. BOLT MOYD NUPTIALS. PopnUr Ymmjr Couple or (ho Comity Wed. Miss Mary Bolt, the popular young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Bolt of Alma and Mr. Mack Boyd, a well known and progressive young fanner of Ekom were united in marriage at the home of the bride at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Nov. 20th. Only immediate members of both families and a few close personal friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the R.ev. J. F. Anderson of Gray Court. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have the best wishes of hosts of friends throughout the county for their future happiness. Church of Ihe Epiphany. A hearty invitation is extended to the public to attend Thanks giving service at the Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal) to morrow, at 11 o'clock. There will be service and ser mon appropriate to our National Thanksgiving and quite a num ber of the children from the Lau rens Mill School will assist in the singing. All persons should appreciate the blessings of God and show their gratitude by suspending work, and offering thanks to the Author of every good and per fect gift. Hknry Thomas, Rector of the Church of the Epiphany. Opera House, Thursday Might. Manager Vance of the City Opera House has been very for tunate ii; securing the world's famous Louis Salisbury Moving Picture Co. for Thursday, Nov. 24th. Louis Salisbury being one of the pioneers in the moving pic ture world surely surpasses every thing of that nature. The ,:Grcat Train Robbery," one of his most realistic and exciting features, shows exactly how the people and "travelers of the west have to suffer from the hands of the train robbers. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The National Bank of Laurens, nt I an rens, in the State of South Carolina, At the close of business, November 10th, 1904. RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts $75,660 26 Overdraft*, secured 311 5-1 II. S. Bonds to secure circulation 1G.0O0 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds 740 00 Stocks, BocurcticB, etc. 3,487 41 Banking house, furniture and fixturos 3,091 55 Other roal estate owned 8.880 00 Due from National Banks (not rcservtt agents) 388 3? Due from State Banks and Bankers 607 38 Duo from approved reserved agents 3,669 10 Checks and other cash Items 60 35 Notes of other National Banks 1.210 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cent* . 62 82 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, vii: Specie $7.663 35 Legal-tender notes 2.835 00 10.393 35 Redemption fund with IJ. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circulation) 800 00 Total $120.062 11 LIABILITIES: Capital stock paid in $63.0(*) 00 .Surplus fund 12.600 00 Undivided profit*, less expenses and taxes paid ?05 39 National Bank notes outstanding 16.000 00 Due toother National Banks 1,188 43 Due to State Banks and Bankers 30 T2 Dividends unpaid 129 60 Individual deposits subject to check 25.823 41 Time certificates of deposit 7.539 66 Total $126.062 11 State of South Carolina. County of I*aurons, as: I. Jno. Aug. Barksdalc. Carhier of a!>ovo-namcd bank, do solemnly swea' that the above statement is true to the best of mv knowledge and Iteliof. Jno. Aug. Barkhpai.k, Cashier. Correct-Attest: Jno. A. Bark.sdai.k. B. F. I'o.sky. John W. Kkrci'son. Directors. Subncril>cd and sworn to before mo this 18th day of Novembor, 1904, C. C. Fkatiikrhtonk. Notary Public. Spinal Tfrm Common Plciis. Hon. Ellis O. Graydon of Greenwood is presiding over a special term of Common Pleas Court which convened Monday morning. In the case of Hairston against Davenport the plaintiff was given a verdict for $325 Monday after noon. This was a suit brought by Dr. T. D. Hairston vs. John A Davenport to obtain the payment of certain rents due the plaintiff. Yesterday morning the Court was engaged with the hearing of one or two minor cases, after which the jurors were discharged until 9 o'clock this morning. An extra venire of jurors was drawn Monday as follows : T. L. Monroe, J. Z. L,evcrett, K. R. Powers, j. II. Peterson and C. M. Babb. 25-CENT COLUMN. NOTICE--Ml perfons aro forbidilen (o hnnt. fi?h or otherwise tr spass on my land. Dr. W. ir. Dial For Sale?Ono Diak Whoat, I) 111 good as now. J. W. fMNFORD, Lanforil, C. RESTAURANT?I am pre pared to furnish meals at all hours; oysters a specialty. 3t j. Y. Wallace. JvOBT ? One bob tail yellow pointer bitch. Finder will be liberally rewarded by returning same to S. G. McDaniki., I,aurcns, S. Q. 44 says "don't make Ninety-nine cents," Uncle Ephraim, a dollar" A shoe that is weak in any part does not, under any circum stances, represent FULL VALUE. Good workmanship and poor materials, or vice-versa, result in a short-lived shoe. A shoe must possess a perfect balance of good qualities to be worthy of consideration. Copeland's shoes for men and women and boys and girls are the best-balanced shoes on the market today. They represent one hundred cents on the dollar, and every pair is guar anteed. Customer's shoes shined free. "The One Price Store MR. D. A. DAVIS = of - DAVIS, ROPER & CO. is now on his second trip to New York buying fall goods. Our sales this season have surpassed any previous season and have been far better than we anticipated. Notwith= standing that we bought very heavily and expected a larger business than usual. For the next month and a half we want you to bear this store in mind for we are going to have values that you can't afford to miss. Mr. Davis has gone for the express purpose of picking up odd lots "and goods that many manufacturers are closing out at this season of the year. Come to see us and you can rest assured that you will see some of the greatest bargains you have ever witnessed in Clothing, Dry Goods, Shoes, Cloaks and Gents Furnishings, etc., that you have ever seen. Come to see us for dependable goods at right prices. Yours for business, Davis, Roper & Co. aOOOQOOOOOPPOOOOOOOOOOOPOOOOOt. A Necktie Party. On.j of too particularly ploamrable social uffairs during tho pant week was the necktie party given by Mr. Frank Jhillew Friday evening. A jolly party of nii young friends responded ai.d a very merry occasion was enjoyed from ? to 12 ending with the serving of an J.egant luncheon. The unique program as executed developed some very comical situations as the evening progressed. Each young lady cairled to'.the par y an envelope containing ? necktie?a gentleman's tie. These envolopes w?rro placed on a table and for a small con sideration each gentleman guest was permitted to draw a prize, an envelope. All the young men had appearecLat the parly tieless and of course every one was eager to secure the article neces sur y to complete his toilette. In tak ing chauces for a tio it was made known to each conttomnn outering the coutost who would be his future partner for the remaiuder ot tho ovon Ing. Tho result was that in every in stance tho young ladies found them selves assigned with a different beau. New Euterprise for Laurens. Application will be made today to tho r^cretcipy of State for a commis sion to organize a Eaurons company for tho purpose of manufacturing over alls, work whirls, etc. T. K. liudgens, socrotary and treasurer of the Eaurens Steam Laundry, is tho promoter of the new enterprise. Tho corporation will have a capitali zation of $10,000, which will probably to increased to $20,0o0. It is the pur pose of tho promoters to locate the plant, which will lie a co nmodioufi two Hto'y brick building, on the north s'de of East Main street, near the Laurens Laundry. PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Messrs. \V. H. Hichey and R, A Ci opor wont to Columbia Monday to attend the supreme court. Mr. Coope* carried down ihe returns of tho Federal election in this county. Tho C. N. & L Railroad has put on a through freight with passenger coach which U>avo4 Columbia nt ubout 1 o'clock a. m and arrives at Laurens al auout 6 a. in ; returning it loaves Lau i ens at about 5 p. m and gets to Col umbia at ab .ut 0 p. m. Miss Myrte Yetrgin ppent a few days last week with Mrs. W. T. Smn near the city. Mra C. L. Owens and children, of th.) Ba'ksdale section, spent a fow days last week in the city with her mo her, Mrs. M. F. Yeargln. Miss Mario Clifford, of Union, vi-itod Miss Joste Minter from Saturday until Monday. M<>n. I). E, Hydrlok, of Spartan* burg, Hon. O. L Blesso and F. H. I'ominick, Esq., of Nowberry, and II. F. Ilaynoaworth, Esq., of tho Green villo b ir, have been in attendance upon tho court this woek. Brooks Stewart and sisters, Misses Emma and Lula Stewart of Fountain [no, visit.-d In the city Thursday. Mr. ,I J, Dendy and Mr. 8. 1). Chi!. drew Hue ; t the r nuici-??? n..--< Dr. E. G Ei Anderson, of Newport, IVO;)., was iu tho oily Sunday and Monday. It, E. Babb, Esq., as messenger for the county, curried the State and oou l ty returns t'J Co'umhla la*it Th?rs lay Ho r.siurr.od Friday, bringing with him tlie money for clerks aud mana gers of l ho i kction. Lidy K. Willis of Gray Court, is clerking for K. W. Willis. John Bal o of Chicago aud Mrs. A. !'. Harris of Norwood, N. C, arrived In the city Thursday to visit their pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Balle. V. is* Willou Boyd is at bom 3 for awl ilo from Union, whore she his hi on (ngaged as stenographer and typewriter In the office of the Excol -i. r Knitting Mills. Mrs. S, 1.. Saxon and little daughter loft Saturday for a visit to Charleston W. 0. Peck, a prominent young ci i zen of Dia'u was in towt? Thursday. Co' John H. Wharton returned Fri day from tho National Convention of K ti 1 r< a 1 Commissioners wh'eh met in Birmingham, B. Wistar Nichols has moved his fami v to the city from Friendship. As M r. Nichols'position keeps him away from his family most of the t me ho de elded to move to town. Tli ? members of tho Baptist Church llltv? been invited bo join the Efldle? Aid Society of the I'irst Chur:h at n soc'al m eting on Ti anksgiving Hay fr.un :> to "? in tho afternoon al the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Fuller. Walter E Barksdalo left the olty Moi day afternoon for a visit to hm brotlf r, Q. B. Barks.lale, at Hohlen vilb-, I. T. He will bo gono several months. S'ato Geologist Karl Sloan was in the city Friday and Siturd .y. He had spent roveral days In the con-itv In specting the mineral produots and do posl's lu the various localities, Mrs.. I.. I. Pluss wont to Charleston Monday uftet'm on for a two weeks vial*. \Y, K. Bower of Power was in (own Monday, M . aid Mrs. Wil lam B amers of Columbia were In tho city several days during Ihe past week visiting Mr. and Mr.i i. T. Balentlne. Rev. J. L. McLIn of Gray Court was Installed as pastor of Kooky Sp i ga' Church Sunday morning at ll o'clock. The ln8*allatien services wore con* duoloil by Dr. Boot. Adams and Bev. B. 1?. Held of Roldvll'e. By reason of an accident to bis buggy Rev, ThornweM Jacobs of 01 u ton w as delavt d iu miking his < pp >int iiu'iit a* .he First I'resbytor'an t bureh Sunday morning. Ho was Invited by Dr. Adams to till the appointment In his ubscne and there was genoral re gret and disappointment by the con gregallon R not getting to hear Mr, Jacobs? Tho nexl enter ainment on the Ly ti i m Course is Dr. Ben. 0? Bl'Oogh? t> in, iho eminent Baptist Divine, of A lant ', Qa , who has a wor d*wido repu lat <>:. as an orator,1 cturcr and preach ( r He will bj bore on Wednesday, Dccomb r 7th, Hev. Rout Adams of the First Pre* byt< rlan Churoh addressed a in ss . llog Monthly night In Givenvil 0, . !i wiM held for iho purpo-n Ol arousing Interest In the work oi rais ing funds sufficient to purchase Ohl? COl'A CollegO for Iho several Prosby t. riO; !nt< rested. K- v. \V G. Nevll ??. i'n s diut of the Presbyterian Co)leg.?, Clinton was also one of the speakers ot ihe occasion, Tho President of the Charlotte Hard' waii! Co says: "I consider Dr. King's Blood and uivor Pills vory best I ever us* ,!." Dr King's always cure. 8old at 26 conti by Daimoto Drug Co. CLINTON S SOCIAL SIDE PRESENTED, Entertainment in Honor of Iho Misses Moseley. OTHER SOCIETY NEWS. Dr. Convert of Loaisri'to Buys South cm Presbyterian and Will More it to Atlanta. CLINTON, Nov 27th.?On Wed nesday afternoon. Mrs. Jack Young entertained most charm ingly in honor of her visitors, Misses Lula and Lena Moseley and Miss Marie Smith. The hall and reception rooms were lovely in yellow and purple chrysanthe mums, white ones being itsed in the dining room, where Mrs. Cal lie Copeland and Mrs. H. I. Hor ! ton, assisted by Misses Essie and Olla Young, served a delightful sal id course. Mrs. J. W. Young presided over the chocolate table. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Young's hospitality were, Misses Connie Bailey, Addie Horton, Ina Vance, Louise Horton, Katherine Cope land, Ljbbie Spencer, Ellene Mc Caslan, Sallie Wright, Laura Vance, Katherine Bean, Emma Adams,Clara Duckett and Fronde Kennedy, Mrs. J. Q. Phillips, Mrs. J. E. Adair, Mrs. Walker Hai ley and Mrs. Waters Fergu son. Airs. W. B. Owens leaves this week to visit her sister, Mrs. Nor man, in Chatanooga. IMss Katherine Copeland was the guest of relatives in L,aurens last week. Dr. D. E. Converse of I^ouis ville, Ky., has purchased The Southern Presbyterian and will move it to Atlanta very soon. Mrs. James Copeland spent sev eral days last week with friends at Kasley, Mrs. O. C. Peake, who has been very ill, was brought here Friday and is at her brothers', Mr. J. P. Uttle's. Mrs. John Bolt, Miss I^eila Wilkes, Mrs. Jack Davis, Mrs. Fleming Jones, Mrs. Clary, Miss Lil Irby and Miss Annie Gilker |Qe who attended the bazaar on Thursday. DO NOT DOSE THU STOMACH Hyomci, the Only Guaranteed Cure for Catarrh. No ono should confound Ilyomei With the patent medicines that are adver* tised looure catarrh. ? It is as far supe rior to them all as tho diamond Is more valuable th in che ip glass* Their com position is s.'erot, but Ilyomol gives its formula to a 111 reputable physicians and is prc?cribe.l by them generally. Its b;iso Is tho valuable eucalydtus oil, famous for its antisep!ic qualities. This is combined with aromatic and h aling giims and balsams, making a pur- liquid which, incd in tho flyomei pocket inhaler, tills the air you breathe will germ-killing, disease destroying and hoa'ing powers thai retore health to every part of tho nose, throat and lungs. 1 he only \\.\y to cure catarrh and all other diseases of the respiratory organs '.s to breathe Ilyoraei. Thii Wv.Uinont has been so success ful in curing ill) per cent, of all who have used it. that Ilyomei, that Hyo mei is now sold by the haurons Drug Company, under an absolute guaran tee to rofund the money In ease It does ! o' henelit. You run r.o risk what ever in buying Hyomoi. If it did not posse?s unusual powers to cure, it COUld not be sold Upon this plan. Tho c >mp!eto H?mel outfit costs $1.00 and comprises an Idhaler, a bottle of ilyomol and a dropper1 The inhaler will last a lifetime; and additional bot tleseof Ilyomei can bo obtained for 50c. MISS WIIiUE JONES HOSTESS At One of tho Most Delightful Occasions of the Fall. In honor of Miss Mary A.she of York ville and Miss 11 >sa Hailey of Clinton, Miss Willie Jones entertained in lavish and ( harming fashion on last Wednes day evening The reception rooms of thi.- elogant .Jonos residenco on Harper b:rt'Ot were decorated most artistically whh ferns and pa'ins and presented a brilliant and beautiful scone. The young hostess wa^graoioua and charm in g in an exquisite costume of white crope do ohino over whlio t?fTeta. Tablos were arranged for live handed ouchre and pretty and toothsoino bon bjii3 ?o'o fcrved throughout the B ?nie, Mrs. Jesie Teague was the fortunate winner o( tho prlzo, a handsomo gold stick pin. At tho close of tho game a delicious sal id course was served, followed by a dainty course ol sweets. in k (jfiimanTrii)ayIsight Was a Very lloAiittfut and Brilliant Affair. ()ne of the prettiest of the sev cveral Germans given this fall by the I Wintens German Club was danced in their hall last Friday evening. Handsome invitations were is? sued for the ball and elaborate entertainment was provided for tho occasion. The music was furnished by the Columbia string band, and throughout the evening refresh ments were served the guests. The German was led by S. R. Todd with Miss lUossom White hurst of Atlanta. The Chaperones were Dr. ami Mrs. W. II. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Adams, Mrs* W. R. Richey, Mrs. J. P. Burton, lA