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HEALTH is the Most Important The manufacturers of Royal Baking Powder have had 4c years of scientific experience. Every method of bread-and cake raising lias been exhaus tively studied in this country and abroad. The result is a perfect prod uct in Royal Baking Powder. There is no substitute for it. The purity and efficiency of Royal Baking Powder . have been commended by the highest authorities of the world. These facts mean two impor tant things to all housekeepers: First: that Royal Baking Powder Is healthful and. makes wholesome food. Second : that Royal Bak ing Powder makes food good to taste. BAKING POWDER ABSOLUTELY PURE Kehoes From Fkom. EKOM, Dec. It).?The fanners have t.bout finished gathering their crops ond all seem to lo satMUd with tho result. Oar merchants arc djlng a good bu linoss at this pl*ce. Marvin Moore, who has been visiting his parents, Mr. at-tl Mrs. Joo Moore at this jl -.co has returnod to Florida, whore be is engaged in tin p'cture business. Dr. Owens of Greenwood was in this section Tuesday ou business. M!hs Sue Cooper of Owiogsvllle spent several days with her friend Miss Lawrence Culbcrts >n recently. Misses Lou and Jane Culbertson vis lt*jd Mis? Clara Cooper of Owtngsvllle Wednesday. Carl Culbertson was at Waterloo yesterday on business. John Boyd of Greenville is speeding awhile with his son, Robert lloyti, of this place. Tho school at Ekern is in a nourish ing condition under tho eflk-ient man agement of Mis, Corric Th' tne. HEAD ABOUT TO BURST FROM SEVERE BILIOUS ATTACK. ' I had a severe bilious altaok and felt like my bead was about to burst when I got hold of a free simple of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. 1 took a dose of them after supper and the next (lay felt like a new man and nave be?n fueling happy ever since." s.?ys J. W* Smith of Jullll, Texas. For biliousness, stomach troubles and constipation thc-c Tab lets have no equal. I'rico '2-> cents. For salo by Lamvns Drug Co. aud Dr, B. F. I'osey. Trespass Notice. Not'c? is hereby given th?t all per sons are forbidden to bunt, fi.?h or Otherwise trespass on my birds. 10-4t M. B. POOLE. OKA LOCALS. ORA, Deo. 10 -W. T. Blakoly has about completed his beautiful new i rcpider.ee a\ No. U> Main street aud ? will soon move in, \Y. B. Blakoly has bought tv o elc ! gant residence opposilo the now acad 1 cni)' and is now In possession. Prof. W. M. Bryson, who has been nursing a very painful and almost se riously injured artn, is about well again. Miss Alie* McCarley, a very charm iog young 'ady, is away with relatives. Prof. Bennett, of Laurons, has a very Interesting music class here. We are gbul to have to distinguished a teacher wr h us. The Ora High Sohool is moving along nleoly undor tho managetnont of Miss Bessie Byrd, principal and Miss Moffatt, asustant. Ora is justly proud of tho most boautiful, artist'.c and up to-d.;to eohord building in the entire county. Tho school building and gen ?ral school Interest are tho most ac curate indices to progress, intellectual tnclimt'.on and moral tone of a com munity. Ucclo Lewdy Blakely, to tho joy of his many friend-, is getting along vt-iy nicely now, und promises tobe ou*. again to a few days. All will wel come his smiling countenance on our streets again. Miss Mary MeCarloy gave a most de lightful dining to some of her friends a few days ago. Miss Sadler, tho progressive end energetic principal of Sandy Springs sohool) worshipped with the Ora peo ple Sabbath. Mr. llarlie Tumbling and Miss Ball were married a few days ago. Wo wish them a most happy and useful life. Our Womau's Aid Society expect to give an entertainment Christmas. It promises to bo very interesting. W. B. Blakely of the firm of L. P. & W. B. Blakely will occupy tho store now occupied by H. M. Hunter. Mr. lluntor expects to retire from business soon. Johnie Wallaco is making some ad ditional improvements on his resi dence. MERCHANTS NEWS Wo h?\o a beautiful line of Odd China and Glassware from which you can select brauttful and suitable Christinas Presents. S. M. & K. II. Wlikes & Co. O ir .-to>'k of cut glass is brilliant and attractive and before you select your Christinas or wedding picsects bo sure to sec our lire. S. M. & 13. II. Wilkos & Co. The line of house furnishing goods that we have on hand from which you can selcot your Christina* gifts are nr ieics that will last and will bo appre ciated. Don't buv btfor.i vou sou our line. S. M- & V.. H. Wilkei Co. Wc have not got enough s/)8cc to tell you of al! the different articles we have in stock suibible for Christina* Pres ent8, but before you make your selec tions b> s-iro to give 113 a rail. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co. This is the la^t week to select your Chriatmas Presents and If you have not a1 ready selected thtm be sure to see our biau'.lfnl articles for the home S. M. & B. II. Wilkes & Co. Nervous and Could Xot Sleep. Columbia, S. C, April 13, 1004. Dear Sirs: After a severe attack of grip, 1 wa? all run down, and hsd no appetite ard was exceedingly WOik, aud could not sleep. I sought relief in Dr. James' Iron Blood and Liver Tonic, an 1 the money was well invested? never got such good returns for money inves'ed before. Beiora 1 had finished the first bottle my appttite was goo I, and I could rest well at night. I can cot ?ny too much in prabo of Dr. James' Iron Blood and Liver Tonic. This testimonial is unsolicited. Respect fully Yours, J . S. IIOliAN, 228 Marion St. M if ill 11' II T~T WWTll^VTi'Hr***IT1f>^?*g*|ft III Ii II' w^nr? i --'or -S!-"--^.cTi 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 (level ling their business ill that country. A personally conducted, special, excursion to Havana, Cuba, January 4th, 1905, from Washington, 1). 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, I'la., on the night of January ^th, 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 comodious 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 I,aurens, S. C, for the round trip includ ing meals and staterooms on the steamship $39.10. Mr. A. W. FritOt will meet the party ill Jacksonville and accompany thein to Havana. Mr. Pritot 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 I,aur< ns 2:02 p. 111., January 4U1, 1905. Make up your parly and go and should you 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, Emkhson, Traffic Manager, Wilmington, N. C, PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Miss Lillian 1 rby lias returned from a visit at Newberry. Columbus It. Wallace was in town ouo day the past week from Youngs. Misses Sarah Books and lionni<> Profltt, oi Cross Hill, visited in tho oity during the past week. It will be well for all who arc inter ested to bear in mind that tho Jan uary sales will bo niado Tuesday, Jan uary 3rd by reason of Monday being a holiday. ? A. E. Cleveland of Tylo.'svllle was in the city Sunday, returning from Greer?, whero ho attonded tho wed ding on Thursday evening last of Miss Florlde Holtzelaw and Samuel II. James. W. W. Chamblec, who has beon con nected with Tub Advertiser ofllo for the past several months has ac cepted a position in the ollico of tho Greenville Mountaineer. Mr. Chain blee is a line young man and a good printer. Ills Laurens friends bespeak for him a full measure of success in his new position. Soml Animal Dividend Declared. The semi annual meeting of the Hoard of Directors of tho Laurens Cotton Mills wns held In tho ollico of tho Mill Company last Thursday at which time tho usual six per cent soml annual dividend, payable Dec. ills!, was declared. Messrs. Millikcn and Brewster cf New York. Halo of Posten and Bird of Charleston were present for tho meeting. llns Hone to China. Rev. D. Homer Owings left Laurens last Friday for a long journey, whose destination Is Macao, China, whither he goes to take up missionary woik under tho direction of a Missionary Board in this country. Mr. Owings went first to Greenville, thence to Oharlottedcaving the latter city Sunday night bound for San Francisco. Ho will sail from the California city Thursday, Dec. 2(.?th snd will he duo to roach Hong Kong about Feb. 1st. Burial or Dr. Martin. Dr. B. K. Martin whose death oc curred last Tuesday, was laid to rest in the city ccmetory Wednesday after noon at 1 o'clock. A brief service was conducted by Rev. J. IV Pitts at the hotel, being concluded at the cemetery. Tho activo pull bearers were.: T. D. Lake, M. L. Roper, D. H. Counts, L. A. McCord, Dr. W. D. Ferguson, F. P. McGowan, J. J. Plusa and Dr. R, 13. Hughes. Honorary?Maj. W. A. Watts, Col. J; H. Traynham, Col. T. B. Crews. W. H. Garrott, W. ti. Wilson and Dr. John A. Barksdale. MASOXS ELECT OFFICERS. Old Officers Chosen for Another Year by Palmetto Lodge. At the regular meeting of Palmetto Lodge, No. 11) A. F. M , Friday night all the officers were re-elected for the ensuing Masonic year us follows: IL E. Babb, W. K.\ M. L. Nash, S. W.j C. M. Miller, J. W.J O. B, Simmons, Treasurer: W. H. Washington, Secre tary; W. E. Meng, S. D.: O. E. Ander son, J. D.; W. H. Gilkorson, Jr. and J. H. Polcrson, Stewards; William Shock ley, Tyler. Tho officers wero duly Installed by Fast Mastor Chas. H. Roper. Carried North for Burial. Tho remains of Fred E. Knox, who diod in this city Sunday night, Decem ber 11th, were taken to Bordcntown, N, J., for interment. Wednesday afternoon at I o'clock, Rev. Roht. Adams held a funeral ser vice at tho residence, immediately of tor which tho body, accompanied by members of his family who were hero, was carried to New Jersey. Out of respect to bis memory (be Furniture Factory, with which Mr. Knox had been connected for some time prior to his death, did not run Wed nesday afternoon, The President aud all tho employees attended the funeral and accompanied tho bjdy to the do pot. Tho Christian Churches at Constan tinople, Turkey, and Yakahoma, Japan, have long use i tho Longman .v Marti ne/. Faints for printing tholr chtircllOS, Liberal contributions Of L ?V M. Paint will bo given for such puiposo whcroNor a church is located. F. M. Scofleld, Harris Springs, ?. ('., writes: 'i painted our old homestead with L. A M. twenty-six years ago. Not painted since: looks butler thin houses painted in the last four \ oars." W. B. Barr, Charleston, . Vn , writes: "Painted Frankonburg It look wi'h L. & M. shows ho!tor than any buildings hero have ever done; stands oat as though varnished, und actual cost of paint was less than $1.20 per gallon. Wears and covers like gold. T'heso celobrated paints are bold by W. L. Boyd, Laurens, H. C. Clinton Pharmacy, C iiiton. My wife was all run down, ar.d I feared a long illness; but o ,o buttle of King's Harsaparilla made a n w wo man of her. It is a Wonderful medl cine. F. J. Hi:nMAN, Seven villo, is. ('. Sold by Palmetto Drug Co. Slate of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. In the Probate Court. Maggie N. ComptOD, Individually In in her own right and an Adnilnlslra trix of the es'ate of L. I>. Oompton, deceased, and R. W. Comp ton, ct ah, Plaintiffs, against Lldio Davis, et ah, Defendants, Pursuant to a decree ia this or \ I will sell at Laurens, O. H . 8. I . ? Ithln tho legal hours < f sale at public outcry, on Salosday, in January, )!?'.?, it hi in^ (lie .'?d day of the month, tho fallow log described tract of land, In wit: All that tract of laud, situate, lylti ? and being in Lv.irons County, S. C., containing Ninety ono (i?l) acreJ, Dioro or less, bounded on the North by lands of M. B. Poole, South and East by land , of (i. F. Little, West by land? ol E E. Lindsay estate and oth r Terms of Salo: Cash, Puroha I : - pay for papers. If terms of silo are not compliod with, prem'soa to be re sold on tho same or some Bttb^cquonl Salesday without any furthor order ol tho Court and at tho risk of the former purchaser. o. G. Thompson, . J.V. h, o. Over Fifty Years Ago. By the courtesy of our valued friend, L. U. Hullo, It has been our pleasure ihls week to road two vory exccllont speeches delivered fifty tbree yoars ago hy the Hou. James L, Orr, mem ber of Congress from this State at that time and Lawrence- M. Keitt, member of the South Carolina House of Re presentatives. Congressman On's specoh was de livered Fob. 12, 1851, a joint resolution to indemnify tho public printer lelng under consideration. Ho oppotod the inoasuro and m;ul ) a strong protest against its passage. Tho occasion of tho delivery of Mr. Keitt's most admirable address was tt the laying of tho corncr-stono of tho Fire-Proof Building at Columbia, Deo 15, ISM At that tiiuo Mlllard Fillmore was President of tho Unitod States and John M. Means was Governor of South Carolina. Tho General Assembly was in session and tho programnn of tho duy had heen arranged by a special joint committee from tho Bonato and House of Representatives. Laurons at that timu was repre sented in tho Seonto hy William Dby and in the Houso by J. II. Irhy, C. P. Sullivan, John Smith and M. P. Kvine. II KALTllY M< > I'llKRS. Mothers should always Keep in gcod bodily ho.ilth. Thoy o*o it to their Children. Vet It is no unusual sight to sco n mothor, with b bd In nrins, coughing violently and exhibiting all thosymptojs of a consumptive ten dency. And why ehoiiid this danger ous condition exist, dangerous aliko to mother and child, when Dr. Boscheo's German S.'rup would put a stop to it at once? No mothor ahou d be without this old and tried remedy in tho hou-o ? for Its timoly uso will promptly cure any lung, throat or bronchial trouble In herself or her children. Tho worst ( ougb or cold can bo s-poedily cured by German Syrup * so can hoarseness and congestion of tho bronchial tubes. It makes expectoration easy, and gives Instant relief and refreshing rest to tho cough-raked consumptive. New trial boilloa, 2oo; large si/.o, 7?o, At all druggists. ?ssesstITnotice. The Auditor's oflico will lo opcu from the 1st day of January to tho 20th ! day of February, 1 *.)0.*>, to receive re turns of l'e sonal Property and Peal Kstate where any charges have been made since las', return for taxation in Lnurt ns County. For the conven'ence of tho Taxpayers tho Auditor or his deputy will uttond tho following n*med places to receive returns for said year, to wit: Soufll town Township, Tykrsville, January 0th, from 10 a m to 2 p in. Jack's Township, Dr. F. M. Settlor's, Jan . lOlll, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Jack's Township, Hcnno, January li, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Hunter Township, Clinton, January 12th, from 10 a m to 2 p m . Hunter Township, Duck Voung's res idence, January 13tb, from 0 a m t<> 12 in. Ci'038 I! ill Township, Spring Grove, January 13th, from 1 p in to I p m. i ' u s Hill Township, Cross Hill, Jan uary 14th, from 10 r. m to 2 p ra. Waterloo Township, Waterloo, .Tun uary 10th, from 10 a m to 2 p ra, Waterloo Township, J. D. CulLert s( n's Store, January 17th, fi om 10 a m lo 2 p in. Waterloo Township, Mt. Gallagher, fanunry ISth, from 0 a m to 12 in. Sullivan Township, Broworton, Jan uary 18th, from l p m to 4 p m. Sullivan Township, I'rincet.n, Jan uary 19th, from 0 r m to 12 in. Sullivau Township,Tumbling Shoals. January l'.Kh, from 1 p ra to 1 p in. Dial's Township, Abntr Babb, Jan liary SOtli, fr? in lo a m lo 2 p ra. Dial' I Township, D.D. Harris, Jan uary 21st, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Dial's Township, V. A. White, Jan uary 23d, from lo a in to 2pm. Votings Township, Cook's Store, Jan uary 21th, from 10 a m to 2 p m, Youngs Township, Youngs store, 1 January 2.')ih) from 10 a ra to 2 p in. Youngs Township, l'ira-ant Mound, January 20th, from !> a in to 12 n*. Youngs Township, Lanford Station, January 2(Hh, from 1 i> in t<> 1 p m. It will save much time to taxpayers, also greatly facilitate the w. rk of tho Assessor j !f evory person bob re leaving homo will raako out a comp'ele list of every Item of personal property in the following order, I lorsos, oattlo, mule-, sheep and goals, hogs, organs and piano-, watches, wag ons ami carriages, dogs, merchandise, machinery and engloes, moneys, notes and ticctunls above indebtedness and all other p operty, Including house ho'd. [0 Is ulways required that the Audi tor got tho first glvon namo of the tnx-payor In full. Under tho head of "place of resi dence." on tax return, give the town fhlp. All mule citizens bo \vt< v. tho ages of twenty one and sixty years, on the 1st of January, except thoso who are In capable of earning a support from be Ing maimed, or from other causes aro deemed taxable polls*, Confederate \ i lerjna excop'od. And all taxpayers aro :ci|i>bod to glvo tho number of H eir school d's trlet. They are also requested to htato whether the property is BitUHed In town or oountry, After the 20th day of Fob mry noxl, llfty percent penalty will bo attached for failuro to make returns. (I. A. POWER, County Auditor. Deo. 7, 1904?if qck5??^c5c>c>oc3o? 9 Insure Your Proper? 9 9 ty In Old Line 9 Companies. 9 1 n case of loss we pay x X promptly, without x q discount, and do not x x claim the GO days <q x usual to contracts of x Jpj in lurance. A x Only the best com- x q p.inics represented, x x ciLy and county prop- x q erty written at regu- x X lar rates. See us. x x Every courtesy ex- x Q A. C. TODD & CO. O OOOOOOOOOOOOO I Do Your n k Christmas R ? pl?ning here r ^r^wM mfc^^ Don't try to worry and decide at II home what to give each friend and Q II h<^^^^ Ig^p^ dear one. More ideas will be obtain- || ? f^Lm ^''l<([ ^^b^^ ed from one visit here, than with II ^1 W^m%'//;\V' 1 Wm*% weeks of planning' at home. O II '<Jmh % You'll be sure to see on display IJ H just exactly what you want, and at O |^ l iust the price you feel able to pay. ^ 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 Guages, Oil Cups, Bolts, Nuts, Babbit Aletals, Cap Screws to be found in Laurens County. Get Our Prices before You Buy? HUDGENS BROS, LAURENS, S. C. Foundry, Machine Shop, Building Material. Tho Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, lias borne tlic signature of i ? and lias been made undor his per y j&-?fl'/~tfL * sonal supervision slnco its Infancy. ^^^y/, '-t^C/UJlt Allow no ono to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are hut Experiments that trifle with and endanger tho health of Infants and Children?Experience against Experiment? What is CASTOR IA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups, It is Pleasant, it contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance* Its ago is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Fovorishncss. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Dowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Tho Children's Panacea?The Mother's Friend* GENUINE CASTORIA AILWAV? SIMPSON & COOPER Attorneys at Law. Will practice- in nil Stale Courts. Prompt attention givoa to ftll buslno N. B. Dial. A. 0. Tom?. DIAL & TODD, Attorneys and Coun sellors at Law. Uolerprlse Dink and Todd Ollico Build log. Laurkns, S. 0. Money Advanced on Col ton. \\ro are pt epa* od, asusuftl. to advance money on cotton stored with us. Laurkns Eondkd Warbhot/SB, n. B. Dial, President, j. i. Coloman, Manag' r. W.U. K'NIGHT. Ki U. UAI'IJ KNIGUT & ?ABB, Attorneys at Law. Will practice in ull the State and Fedoral Court--. Btrlotattention to all business Intrusted to them Ofllce up-stnlrs, Simmons' Baildli g No lice to Creditors. All persons having claims against 'ho est ito of W. P. Richardson* deceasi d. Will present them to me duly proven within thirty days from da'o and all tl OSO ^ndobti-d to said estate, are no'l? Qed atfij required to make payment by s.\id dt.to. J. P. DlM.AUD, Administrate. Nov. MWOi, 3t. _ John Y. Garlington & Co. DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Laurens, South Carolina AGENTS WANTED 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 J; with your ideas, then a good SILK DRESS [T in fancy or plain Black, and a Cloth Wrap of p? leitest Styles. You say none of these ??? Then a pair of Kit! Gloves. A Dozen nice Handkerchiefs Or a Silk Umbrella either for 2] Sunshine or Shower, at W.O. WILSON & CO. 1 SCHEDULES C. N. & h. Knllronil Co. Schedule In effect November 21st, ID 1! No. 62 No. 21 No. 85 PnHseiiKcr Mixed ox- Freight ox Oaily cept Sun- COpt Sun <l:iy day Lv Columbia ll 10 n m ."?15 p m 1 0> a m nr Newlierry 1? !M |? m 7 0.1 p m .'I 45 n m nr Clinton 1 22 p m 8 lf? p pi | 26 it in nr Laurona 1 42 p m H45 p m COO am No. 53 No. 22 No. ?I Lv I:iuren.s 2 02 p m 7 00 n ni 5 20 p m ar Clinton 2 22 p m 7 30 a in ('? 00 p m av Newberry 3 10 pm 885 am 7 05 pm ar Colombia 4 45 pm 10 30am 9 15 pm Trains ?I nn<I >s5 will carry a COOoh. 0. H. OASQUB, Agont, u -ix.? vp o is*, jc , Bca-a tho ?? 1hfl KindYrj Haw Always Dcu?jr? Trespass Notice. All poi'ions ore hereby forbidden to hunt or otherwise trespass on our lands and thoso in our charge. 13. 0. OWBNSj Maud Owens. GravCourt, s. O. 1? it Dr. Chas. A. Lillett, DENTIST. Law Kan go. ? yiL. J?J \C C3? Xt. X A. m flem tho >,,!! Kind Yru II.iyo AKvays Bough!