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Home Made Have your cake, muffins, and tea bis cuit home-made. They will be fresher, cleaner, more tasty and wholesome. Royal Baking Powder helps the house wife to produce at home, quickly and eco nomically, fine and tasty cake, the raised hot-biscuit, puddings, the frosted layer cake, crisp cookies, crullers, crusts and muffins, with which the ready-made food found at the bake-shop or grocery does not compare. Royal is the greatest of bake-day helps. ROYAL BAKING POWDLR CO., N*VV YORK. A STATE UNIVERSITY. Slate Superintendent of Education Wants to Combine Citadel and Caro lina. . In h"s annual report made public '1 uesday State Superintendent of Edu cation O. B. Martin makes a number of important and some of them radical recommendations, as follows: Superintendent Martin discusses the Aull library act, passed by the last legislature, and reoommends that it continue in force with certain improve ments which he proposes. The law at present provides that when the friends or patrons of a school have raised $10 by prlva1 subscription for the pur pose of a library, the amount of $10 for said library shall be appropriated from the funds of the district in which the school is located and the same amount from a fund set apart by the State, making $80 for each count". Only twelve schools in eac'i county may avail themselves of the privileges of the aot during any one year. The law went into operation this year, and a large number of free school libraries have been established under Its pro visions. The report recommends that the time be extended when a dlstric'. may vote a special tax. That a school building law, based on the law of self-help, be enacted. It is earnestly recommended that the dignity and the salary of the office of county superintendent of education be improved. That the establishment of county high schools with Industrial features be begun. That an educational commission to rewrite the school law be appointed. That the South Carolina Military Academy, at Charleston, and the South Carolina College, at Columbia, be com bined, forming the South Carolina Uulversity. That South Carolina Day be observed In the public schools. That legal enrollment for attendane upon public night schools bo allowed. A brilliant man once said: "Dr. ('ink's Sarsaparilla Is the best medi cine I ever saw. I was run down, ner vous, weak; could not sleep?was a very sick man. I took a thorough course?six bottles?and am well. JNO. W. 8TAGG And it not only makes men as good as new, but women as well. Sold by Palmetto Drug Co. Dixie Clothing and Shoo Store Closed. The Dixie Clothing and Shoe St. re was closed last week under proceed ings in the United States District Court of South Carolina. Morris Swltzer of Gaffney and Greenville, as proprietor, has been adjudged a bank rupt and ho has consented to tho ad judication. The Laurens store was opened about the first of September with Mr. Will 8wltzer In oharge. The Switzers oper ated a system of stores and it is under stood that all of them have been closed under the same order. Assets and liabilities aro not as yet known definitely. HEAD ABOUT TO BURST FROM SEVERE BILIOUS ATTACK. 1 I had a severe bilious attack and felt llko my head was about to burst when I got hold of a frco 8*mple of Chamberlain's Stomach and I.Ivor Tablets. 1 took a dose of them a'ter supper acd the next day felt like a new man and nave been feeling happy ev^r since," s*ys J. Wf Smith of Jullfl, Texas. For biliousness, ?tomach troub1! s and constipation these Tab lets have no tqual. Price 25 cents. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. and Dr, B. F. Posey. MERCHANTS NEWS If you have not bought one yet, let us sell you a Buck Stove to ccok your Christmas dinner on. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. We have the latest designs and best prices in Japanese and Fancy (Jhina wsre,?things that would be much ap preciated as Christmas (riftp. S. M & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Don't try to plan your Christmas gifts at home?more Ideas hero tl an In a dozen heads. Come in as often as you like, we enjoy showing you the goods. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. A present that would be appreciated by anyone would be either a Reed or an Oak Reeder, which can be found at S. M. & E. H. Wilkts & Co. Cut Glass makes a (rift appropriate for and acceptable to any one. We've a splend d stock. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. A FINE FAMILY. "I bav? used Dr, King's Blood and Liver Pills in my family and with my tenants. Am sixty-nine, ant. have raised nine sons twenty-ono years old, and four daughters, have used all the leading liver medicine*, hut And King's to be the best of all. "Reuben F. Chriienbury." Experience tells. Gst theee pills at Palmetto Drug Co. SPECIAL EXCURSION TO HAVANA, CUBA. Do not miss this opportunity to visit this beautiful and attractive Island, as it will afford, not only the opportunity for you to make a delightful trip but, to the Manufacturer of the South, will offer the additional opportunity to in vestigate the possibilities of Cuba with the view of devel oping their business in that country. A personally conducted, special, excursion to Havana, Cuba, January 4th, 1905, from Washington, D. C, Richmond and Norfolk, Va., and' intermediate points in the States of North and South Car olina, will connect with the Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Company's steamer leaving Port Tampa, Fla., on the night of January 5th, 1905. The party will be limited to 150 persons, therefore reservations should be made promptly, in order to secure proper accomodations on the Steamship "Olivette", the most coinodious ship of the Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Company, which will convey the party to Havana. Tickets will be limited for return passage on any steamer leaving Havana until January 19th. 1905, with privilege of stop-overs at any point in the State of Florida, south of Jacksonville, within final limit of ticket, which will be January 22d, 1905. The rate from Laurens, S. C, for the round trip includ ing meals and staterooms on the steamship $39.10. Mr. A. W. Fritot will meet the party in Jacksonville and accompany them to Havana. Mr. Fritot speaks Span ish fluently and will place himself at the disposal of the party, furnishing any information desired. Trains for which tickets for this excursion will be sold will leave Laureus 2:02 p. m., January 4th, 1905. Make up your party and go and should yon desire any other information, books, pamphlets, etc., on Cuba, or "What to say in Spanish and how to say it", address, W. J. Craig. General Pass. Agent. H. M. Emkrson, Traffic Manager, Wilmington, N. C. * I'ERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. ? ' J. Ii. Mahaffey was in town from Eden. W. A. Burns of the Barksdale section whs in town Thursday. Rev. B. P. Estes spent several days of last week at Chester. The South Carolina Legislature will meet Tuesday, Jan. 10. William C. Deok, of Dials, was in town Thursday. T. W. Winn has succeeded Mr. Gainos at E. W. Martin's Bales stables. George Wilson of Alma was in town Wednesday. Clemson College will give holiday from Deo. 23rd to Jan. 3rd. Perry Riddle of Youngs was here Wednesday. Dennis Owings of the Eden seotion was in town Friday. Dr. T. 0. Lucas returned from Co lumbia Friday. Viotor Montgomery, a prominent cotton manufacturer oi Spartanburg, was in the city Friday. W. A. Sanders, designer at the Lau rens Mills has gone to his home at Chester to spend the holidays. You have only a little over two weeks left in which to pay your taxes without penalty. R. W. Willis has movfd into his ele gant new residence on South Harper Street. Ihree months from now and Laurens will be occupied with the election of a Mayor and City Cnuuoll. Mr. and Mrs. Jot owings, of Youngs, visited Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Owings a day or so last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sloan left last Thursday for Greonvlllo where they will be pr rmanent'y located. J. A. Austin and family now occupy the resldecce on too corner of Main and Jail Streets. B. F. Pegues, Et-q., of Union, was the guest of Cash Watts a few diys the past week. R. W. Nash, County Superintendent of Education e'ect, was In town Thurs day. Rev. J. B. Parrott of Clinton spent Thursday night In the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. I). Mahaffoy. Rev. J. T. Taylor of Wares Shoals hss beon called to the pastorate of Ce dar Shoals Church, Spartanburg county. J. Thos. Peden of Gray Court is re building his residence for the second time within the past six month", hav ing been burned out twice this year. Mrs. A. P. HairiB has returned to Norwood, N. C, her home, after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L G. Balle. The Graded School foot ball team is practicing hard in anticipation of a game Christmas with a school team from Greenwood. Calhoun McGowan Is captain of the Laurtns elevon. Mr. Adolphua Owings who has been with R. P. Mliam & Company for the past year, will return to Owings Sta tion, his home, January tho ilrst. He will probably open up a business of his own. He will have the best wishes of his numerous Laurens friends in his venture. Barn and MtablCH Burued. Col. Robt. B. Arnold of the Prince ton section, who resiues just across the lino in Greenville county lost his barn and stables, together with a quantity of fodder, hay, etc., by Ore one night last week. AN EMERGENCY MEDICINE. For sprains, bruises, burns, sca'ds and similar Injurie?, there Is nothing so good a9 Chamberlain's Pain Balm, it soothes the wound and not only gives Instant relief from pain, but cause? the parts to heal in about ono th'r.l the time required by the us.-ial treatment. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. and Dr. B. F. Posey. The Christian Churches at Constan tinople, Turkey, and Yakahoma, Japan, havi: long uted the Longman & Marti nez Paints for painting their churches Liberal contributions of L & M. Paint will be given fur such purpose wherever a church is located. F. M. Scofield, Harris Springs, 8. C, writes: 'J painted our old homestead *ith L. & M. twenty-six years ago. Not painted since; looks better than houses painted in the last four years." W. B. Barr, Charleston, W. Va , wrltea: "Painted Knakenburg B'ock wl*h L. & M. shows hoter than any buildings hero have ever done; stands o?t as though varnished, und actual c< at of paint was less than $1.20 per ga>lon. Woars and c.ivors like gold. These ce'ebrated pa ntsare so d by W. L. Boyd, Laurens, 8. C. Clinton Pharmacy, C inton. My wife was all run down, and I feared a long llmes?; but o-o bottle of King's Sursaparilla made a now wo man of her. It is a wo: derful medi - cine. P. j. Rkhman, Sever.-ville, N. C. Sold by IV.lmetto Drug Co. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. In tho Probate Court. Maggie N. Compton, individually in In her own right and as Administra trix of the estate of L. D. Compton, dccea?ed, and R. W. Compton, ot ah, PlalntiffH, against Udle Davis, et ah, Defendants. rwauant -to ft decrcf In this case, I will sell at Laurens. C. ft.", 8. C; within the legal hours < f sale at publio outory, on Salesday, In JHruary. 1005, it being the 2nd day of the moroli, the follow ing described tract of land, to wit: All that tract of land, situate, lying and b?lng In Laurens County, 8. C, containing Ninety ono (01) bore*, more or lese bounded on the North by lands of M .'oole, South and East by lands ?>, P. Little, West by lands of E E L' 4>ay estate and Other i, Terms A Sale: Cash. Purchaser to pay f?-r papers. If terms of salo aro not complied with, promises to bo re sold on the same or some subsequent Salesday without any further ord*r of the Court and at tho risk of the former purchaser. O G. THOMPSON', j. p. i., a Dr. Broughton Lectured. A Urge audlenoe heard Dr. Lea G. Broughton, tho distinguished Atlanta divine, at the Opera House, Wednesday evening in hit splendid lecture, "Down in the Dumps." Dr. Broughton was presented to tho audience by He v. John D. Pitts, D. D., and for over an bour and a lulf be charmed and electrified his auditors with humor, wit and pathos. Ho deolared that many of our ills and circumstances are purely imag inary and he appealed to all to quit trying to solve the unsolvable things of life but like brave men and women meet and solve the solvable things and learn to live. Do your dead level best all the timo no matter what your sur roundings. Our envlromcnt, however, might be ohanged and tho battle of life made easier. This leoture was given under the management of tho Laurens Lyceum Bureau, being the second attraction of the season, The next number will be the Hon. Oeo. lt. Wendling of Washington, D C, in his oelebrated lecture, "The Man of Gallllee," Jan. O h. Mr. Wendling has been heard in Laurons brfore but this is Baid to be tbe very best of his many fine leotures. '?Neglected colds make fat grave yards.'" Dr. Wood's Norway Flno J rop helps men and women to a i app.\, vigorous old age. Women love a clear, healthy ooin Slexlon. Pure blood makes It. Bur ook Blood Bitters makes pure blood. Card of Thanks. I desire to thank tbe goods people, both in the city and at the mi l, for iheir manifold kindnesses toward me and my family during the six mon hs illness of ay dear wife, recent'y de ceased. May God's benedictions rest upon t he I hearts and homes of all who so fahh-| fully stood by us during those days. Sincerely, j. D. Williams. Bodily pain loses its terror iff you've a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Elpctrio Oil in | the housn. Instant relief in oases ofj burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any sort. Ecz !ma, scald head, hives, itchlness of the tkin of any sort instantly re lieved, permanently cured. D an's O'ntment. At any drug store. ASSESSOR'S NOTICE. The Auditor's office will be open from the 1st day of January to the 20th day of February, 1905, to receive re turns of Personal Property and Real Estate where any changes have been made since last return for taxation in Limn us County. For the conven'ence of the Taxpayers] the Auditor or his deputy will attend the following n?med places to receive returns for said year, to wit: ScufTletown Township, Tylersvillo, January Oth, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Jack's Township, Dr. F. M. Setzler's, Jan . 10th, from 10 a m to 2 ? m. Jack's Township, Benno, January 11, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Hunter Township, Clinton, January 12th, from 10 a m to 2 p m . Hunter Township, Duck Young's res idence, January 13th, from 9am to 12 ] m. Cross Hill Township, Spring Grove, Jauuary 13th, from 1 p m to 4 p m. Cross Hill Township, Cross Hill, Jan uary 14th, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Waterloo Township, Waterloo, Jan uary Kith, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Waterloo Township, J. D. Culbert-| son's Store, January 17th, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Waterloo Township, Mt. Gallagher, January 18th, from 9 a ra to 12 m. Sullivan Township, Brewerton, Jan uary 18tb, from 1 p m to 4 p m. Sullivan Township, Princeton, Jan uary 10th, from 9 a m to 12 m. Sullivan Township, Tumbling Shoals, January 19th, from 1 p m to 4 p m. Dial's Township, Abner Babb, Jan uary 20th, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Dial's Township, D. D. Harris, Jan uary 21st, from 10 a m to V. p m. Dial's Township, V. A. White, Jan uary 23d, from 10 a in to 2 p m. Youngs Township, Cook's Store, Jan uary 24th, from 10 a m to 2 pm. Youngs Townehlp, Youngs Store, January 2?th, from 10 a ra to 2 p m. Youngs Township, Pleasant Mound, January 20th, from 9 a m to 12 it. Youngs Township, Lanford Station, January 2(lth, from 1 p m to 4 p m. It will savo much time to taxpayers, also greatly facilitate the work of the Assessor, if evory personbofore leaving home will make out a complete list of j every item of personal property in the | following order. Horses, cattle, mules, sheep und goats, hogs, organs and pianos, watches, wag-' ons and carriages, dogs, merchandise, machinery and engines, moneys, notes) and accounts above indebtedness and all other property, Including house hold. It Is always required that the Audi tor got the first given name of the tax-payer In full. Under the head of "place of resi dence" on tax return, give the town chip. All male citizens between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years, on the 1st of January, excopt those who are in capable of earning a support from be ing um imid, or from other oauses are deemed taxablo polls, Confederate veterans exoep'ed. And all taxpayers are required to | give the number of their school dls trlc/. They are also requested to state whether the property Is situated in town or country. After (he 20th day of February next, ilfty per cent penalty will be attached for failure to make returns. C. A. POWER, COcinty Auditor. Dec. 7, 1904?tf CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. 1 he Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signatare of Trespass Notice. Notice is hereby given that all per sons are forbidden to hunt, fish or otherwise trespssaon my lands. 19-4t M. B. 1'oouu h THE HOLIDAY STORE fl U Is ready with a stock of practical, bright, new and attractive U O Holiday things, such as we have never shown before. 0 fl The whole store is crowded with attractive |f II Holiday newness and brightness and I ? we know youil enjoy seeing U O our display. 0 II Holiday Chinaware and Furniture fl &J At the Fairest Prices. Just as Welcome to Look as to Buy. SJ Just a Word To You About Steam Fittings and Plumbing Materials. We have the largest and best assortment of Valves, Packings, Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Steam Quages, Oil Cups, Bolts, Nuts, Babbit Metals, Cap Screws to be found in Laurens County. Get Our Prices before You Buy? HUDGENS BROS, LAURENS, S. C. Foundry, Machine Shop, Building Material. E9 SIMPSON & COOPER Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all State Courts. Prompt attention given to all business. N. B. Dial, A. O. Todd. DIAL & TODD, Attorneys and Coun sellors at Law. Enterprise Bank anrl Todd Office Build Ing. Lau it kn 9 , S. C. Money Advanced on Cotton. We are preparod, as usual, to advance money on cotton stored with us. Laurkns Bonded Warehouse, N. B. Dial, President. J. I. Colemnn, Manager. OASTOniA. w.u. knight. r. e. hahm KNIGHT & ?ABB, Attorneys at Law. W Will practice in all the Htatc and Federal Courts. Strict attention to all bublness intrusted to them Office up-stalrs. Simmons' Build It g Notice to Creditors. All persons having claims against ihn estate of W. P. Richardson, deceased, will present them to me duly proven within thirty days from da'o and all those indebted to said estate, arc no'i fled and roqulred to mako payment by s iid dato. J. 1'. Dim.ahd, AdminiHtratot. Nov. 20, '04.?86. tl 01 ?my wi?pp?x ?VH'cfable Preparationfor As similating tHcFoodandRc? ma ting the Stomachs and Bowels of lM'.\N I S / (H1I.DKLN Promotes Digcstion.Cheerfur ness and Rest.Con tains neither Orrium.Morphine nor Mineral. Not Narcotic. jftx.Smn* * AperfecJ Remedy forConsUpa Hon. Sour Stomach,Diarrhoea y&rms ,Convulsioi\s .Feverish ness artd joas of Sleep. rac Simile Signatur*- ?r NEW YORK. ?A|Vi'iiifHiIhs CASTQRIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of EXACT COPY Oir WMARffCR. In Use For Over Thirty Years ASTORIA TW? MWTAWH MMMNT. Hl? VOM? CITY. John Y. Garlington & Co. DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Laurens, South Carolina AGENTS WANTED + /tF. 7W\ /W^ 7W\ 7W~\ 7Y\ 71\ 7W\ /1\ 7lr\ /Fs 7W\ TWs TWs 7m\ 7v\ 7W\ Twn 70S 7?\ 7F\ 71\ 7Wn /1\ TWs " GET IT OFF YOUR MIND! It is not necessary to remind you of the near approach to the Holidays when your customary Gifts must be selected. While we do not dictate to you what to buy we suggest a few Miscellaneous Articles that bear the Stamp of Utility: A pair of large White Wool Blankets. A nice Marseilles Counterpane. A handsome Linen Damask Table Cloth with a dozen Napkins and Towels. If the above Articles are not consistent with your ideas, then a good SILK DRESS in fancy or plain Black, and a Cloth Wrap of Latest Styles. You say none of these? Then a pair of Kid Gloves. A Dozen nice Handkerchiefs Or a Silk Umbrella either for Sunshine or Shower, at W. G. WILSON <& CO. *'JL' >h> "!Ai ?I? ?fti iiti X' il-i jA. .A i IAl' iA1 jAL'? An ilii JL. ?fl< ?\', ]A, ~JL .l. \,IL,k\. "i '/trT"/W\/k\W\/Ws? -TsJT./Is/f\?s,?\/i\/rs/fs,ix/i,IT"7f\H\)W\? ?. SCHEDULES <:. N. & L. Railroad Co. Schedule in effect November 21st, 1HU4 : No. 62 No. 21 No. 8r. PaaMnicer Mixod ex- Freight ox Dnlly coptSun- copt Sun day dny L.v Columbia 11 10 a m 6 15 p in 10(1 am ar Nowberry 12 36 p m 7 05 pm 3 45 a m ar Clinton 122pm 8 15 pm 625am or Lauren* 142pm 8 46 pm 6 00am No. 63 No. 22 No. 84 I . I mi..,. 202pm 700am 6 20 pm nr Clinton 222pm 7 30am 6 00 pm ar Newberry 3 10pm 8 86am 7 05 pm ?r Columbia 4 45 pm 10 30 a m 015 pm Trains 84 and 86 will carry a coacb. C. H. CASQUE. Agent. ^sto xn. XA. Bsan the ,4 lhfl Kni You Have Always Boujjii 0,5r ? Trespass Notice. All persons aro hereby forbidden to hunt or otherwise trespass on our lands and thoso In our charge. E, C. Owens, Maud Owens. Gray Court, S. C. 18 4t Dr. Chas. A. Ellett, DENTIST. Law Range. OABTORXA. Bears the A1,19 Kind You H?W Always Bought