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Mr. Junes (be Host. Sttpt. B. L. Joues of the City Seluo's gave a most ologant reeoptlon to tho ti?aoher* of iho schools nt tho homo of Mr. autl .Mia. Jas- A. Copland on M iiu Street las'. Wednesday evening. 'Iho Copeluutl homo was surpass ing'}' attractive for this occasion In de corations?artistic r.ud ol.ibirate. Mr. Jones was assisted iu receiving by Misses Connor, Young, Fitts aud Patrick. A sumptuous dinner was served and the evening was rendered ono of vory groat pleaturo. Tho teachers present were Mrs. Claude Fuller,Mi s.s May Miller, Em mie Moug, Holen Goggan?, Bortha Wills, LH ler Stevens, Ida Patrick, Martha E. Eit'.c, Eula Young atd Mamie Connor. Iho other guests wore Prof. John Hicks of Jclleo, Turn., Dr. 0. A. Kl lett, J. B. Brooks, R. E. Copolaud, 0. F. Brooks, A. C? Todd, Ceorgo Balle. Concerning the Negro Industrial School. The Advebtiser has received a card from Jcfl D. Pitts, who is pro moting a plan for tho ojiablislnnent of an Industrial homo and school for col ored boys ard girls near Madden, in which he begs to assure tho people of his appreciation of the encouragement lie is receiving;. Ho eoja thai ho does not intend to havo tlo management of tho school after it is established; but lie expects to see that the light man is placed in charge. Three thousand dollars will bo needed to s'.art with. Ho asks for a small con tribution from his whke friends and suggests that all money Intended lor this purpose be sent to or deposi'el with the People's Lo.n & Kxchange Bank. A OERTAIN CUBE FOR CROUP. When a child shows symptons ( f croup there is no time t~< exparilll -nl with now remedies, no matter how highly.they may b.* recommended. Thero is ono preparation tlut always can be depended upon. 1' has been in use for many years nud has lu vor keorj known to fai', vi/.: Chamberlain's Cough Remey. M. F. Compton of Mnrk> f, Texas, says of 't, '1 have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Id severe ca:cs cf*Froup with my chil dren, und oon truthfully say it always gives prompt relief." For sale by l.Mi rena Drug Co and Dr. I>. F. Posoy. CASTOR IA fhe Kind You Have Always Bought State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. in the Probate Court. Maggie N. Compton, individually in in her own right and as Administra trix of the estate of L. 1). Ccmpto. , deceased, and K. W. Compton, et a)., Plaintiffs, agamst I.idio Davis, et ah, Defendants. Pursuant to a decree in this case, I will sell at Laurens,C. 11-, S. C, within tho legal hours i f sale at public outcry, on Salosday, in January, 1005, it bting the .'Id day of the month, tho follow ing described tract of land, to wit : All that tract of land, situate, lying end being in Laurens County, s. (.'., containing Ninety one (01) core?, more or less, bounded on the North by lands of M. 1>. Po?le, South and East by lands of G. F. Little, West by landa of E E. Lind fay estate and other'. Terms < f Sale: Cash. Purohasor to poy for papers, If terms of sale arc not complied with, prem'ses to be re soldon the same or some subsequent Salesday without any further ordtr of the Court and at tho risk of the former purchaser. For Infants and Children. Bears the Signature of O. c. Thompson, j . p. l. a Uuckott?Whnrtou Nuptials. Charles 0. Whar'on and M!ss Pcnrle Duokctt were married at Groenwood, Sunday. December 18th,at the uume of Ihe bride, Dr. II. A. Bagby, officiat ing. Mr. Wha-ton is a bod of Henry What ton of Watorloo nud Is well and popularly known here where lie wi.s a salesman for several years. Since go ing to Groenwood ho has been con nected with one of tho loaJlng busi ness concerns of that city and Is highly regarded by oil. Mr. Uahh Kntcrtaiued Friends. In celebration of tho anniversary of hU birthday, Oscir W. Babb gavo a eharniiug dinner to a number of his f. lends Tuesday evening at bis elegant home on South Harper Street. Those who p-.riook of tho doli^htful hospit ality of tv:e evening wore Dr. VY, D. Ferguson, W. R. Rlchoy, B. 10. Babb, M. Li. Nash, J. F. Holt, E. W. Oope land, 0. M. Babb, C. II. Uoper, F. M. Smith, A Christmas Trco. The pupils cf tho I.aureus Mill School wore given a Christinas trco Thursday aft >i noon. Tho trco which Is given annually by tho Mi l and patrons of tho School was under tho management of Miss Harris and assistants Misses Simp son and Bail. Knights of Honor Fleet Ofllccrs. At a re coot meeting of tho Laurons Lodge, Knights of Honor, olllcera for the ensuing year, were olectod as fo'.lows: L. C. Balle, dictator; J. E. Pottorson, V. D.. T. F. Simpson, A. LV. U. P. Milan), treasurer: C. W. Tune, R ;T, N. Parksdale, F. R.; J. F. Ow ings, G.; W. H. McUlll, C ; J. H. Hon derson, Guardian; J. A. llarksdale, M, F. : W. S Hagwell, I/.: L. R. Roper, S. HEAD ABOUT TO BURST FROM SEVERE BILIOUS ATTACK. ' I had a severe bilious attack and felt like my head was about to burst when 1 got hold of a frco samplo of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. I look a doso of them after suppc ar.d the next day felt like a new man ami nave been feeling happy over slnco." siys J. W* Smith of Jullfl, Textis. For biliousness, stomaeh troubles and constipation thee Tab b ts have no equal, l'rico 25 cents. For s.<l3 by Laurens Drug Co. and Dr, 11. F. Uosey. CAPABLE IN MANY WAYS. Man in Franks and the Uood Work He is Doing. Tho Charleston Host has this lo say of a Laurens boy, the son of Cap\ W. H. Franks, who is aClemson graduate: "Engineer 11. Marvin Franks of the postollicc building, was busy today re covering a number of tables with felt, finding t'.me for this special work i.mong his other duties at the Federal building. Mr. Franks is never idle as a result of having tho faculty of per forming almost any artisan service and frequent rails result which take him from the engine room to the ollico about tho big building. Or.o of ti.o latest employments for his time and talent is in the recovering of a number of tables with felt and his work of this kind today sustains tho reputation that ho has in the building for making a good job out of anything to which h^ turns his hands." Nervous and Could Not Sleep. Columbia, S. 0., April 13, 1004. Dear Sirs: Aftor a severe attack of grip, I was all run down, and had no appetito r.r.d was exceedingly woik, aiul could not sleep. I sought relief in Dr. James' iron Blood and Liver Tonic, i n l the money was well invested? never got such good returns for money invested before. Beiora I had lioished the first bottle my appatlte was gool, ar.d I could rest well at night,, lean r.ot say too much in pralte of Dr. James'" Iron Blood und Liver Tonic This testimonial is unsolicited. Respectfully Yours, J. s. Hog an, 228 Marion St. SPEC I AL_ 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 vyitli the view 01 devel oping their business ill that country. A personally conducted, special, excursion to Havana, Cuba, January 4th, 1905, from Washington, i). C, Richmond and Norfolk, \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, Kla., 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 acconiodatioiis on the Steamship "Olivette", the most comodiotts 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. J905, 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 22(1, 1905. The rate from Iyaurens, S. C, for the round trip includ ing meals and staterooms on the steamship $39.10. Mr. A. VV. 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 L,atiretlS 2:02 p. 111., January 4th, 1905. Make up your party and go and should you desire any other information, books, pamphlets, etc., on Cuba, or "VVhat to say in Spanish and how to .say il", address, Wi J. CRAIG, General Pass. Agent. H, M, EMERSON, Traffic Manager, Wilmington, N. C. PEBS0N1L AND OTHERWISE. O. E. Gray has roturnod from a stay of sevoral days at Union. W. M. Huutor, of Lanfords, was in tow if Friday. Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Lucas returned from Columbia Wednesday. Miss Nell Bolt is spending tho holi days In Atlanta. Miss Clara Adams of (Jreenvil'o is visiting Miss Jessie Ulxa Martin Arnold of Princeton was in town Thursday. Miss Grnoe Simmons is at homo from the Columbia Fomalo Collcgo. Mr. and M'S. B. C. McArthur are visiting at Gall'noy. Dr. J. L. Donnen of Alma was In town Friday. Capt J. O. Meredith id In Macon, Ga., visiting hl9 son William Morcdltb. Llttlo Miss Mary Taylor is visiting at l'riuceton. Subscribe for THE ADVERTISER and bogiu the now yoar right. Gilliam Aikcn of Abbeville is tho guest of his brother, Dr. H. K. Alken Jamie Roland Is at homo from Wof ford College. Prof. W. P. Culbortsun of Mount villo was In the city Christmas Eve. Prof, and Mrs. Thoo. F. Jones of Ninety Six are spending tho holidays in tho city and at Lisbon. J. T. Garrett and family went to Ilattsvllle Friday to visit Prof, and Mm. S. W. Garrett. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Lookwood 0| Groonville visited in tho elty during tue holidays. Prof. W. II. Hamilton of tho Gray Court-0 *ings lustituto was in town Christmas Eve. Mis* Hallle Thames of Charleston is visiting her sister, Mrs. II. K. Aiken, on Main Street. Cadet Frank Crisp of Clcmson Col logo is spending Ohristmas with hlo parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. 0. Crisp. Mr. and Mrs. L, A. MeCord visited the family of J. M. Hampton in Char lotto this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Swlt/er of Wool ruil' spect a portion of tho holidays with relatives In tho city. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Maohou, Mr. ami Mrs. R. A. Cooper visited at Princeton and Honea Path this week. Gos Simmons, John Wright, and Tom Ray, Clemson cadets are at homo for the holiday vacation. Dr, J. D. Austin has moved from Coronaca to Hock Hill, where ho will engage in tho drug business. James Sullivan and Pierce Irby of tho South Carolina College came homo for Christmas. This is tho last week in which you can pay your 1U0I taxes without pen alty . Mrs. Bell Harris has returned from a two months visit to her sister in Co lumbia. Honnett Becks, a popular salesman at Kennedy Bros., is visiting at Mulllns this week. R. Frank Fleming of Greenwood spontseveral days of tho past week in the city. Col. Robert N. Ounlngham of Hose-1 mont was a visitor to tho city a day or two last week. John W. Taylor and daughter, Mies Nora Taylor, of Princeton were in the. city last Wednesday. Mrs. C. M. Gibbon returned to Char- j lotto last week, after a visit to tho family of J. W?lls Todd. Mrs. Lula Worts of Nowberry is vis iting her sistor, Mrs, Mattio Owiegs in the city. Next Monday will bo observed as a holiday. For that reason all public sales will not be made until Tuesday. Jas. A. Copelaud is spending the Holidays with his family hero. Ho has been buying cotton at Sum'.er, this Kta'.c, and at several Georgia stations. The reduced freight rates on Hour, cotton and fertilisers recently ordered by tho railroad commission will go into elTcct January 1st. Miss Annio Lucile Poolo of Green ville Is spending the Chrlstmas-tldo ftith her grand-parent?, Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Poole. Miss Rose Lynch of Augusta came lip Friday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waltor H. Lynch during Christ mas. Miss Eleanor Ball, the efficient teacher in tho kindergarten depart ment at tho Laurons Cotton Mill Schoo) Is sponding tho holiday vaca tion at her homo in Charleston. in tho last Issuo of Tin; Advertiser the bride's name of Mr. Beo Ovens appoarcd as Miss Maggio "Bahb" whereas it should have been Mies Mag gio Bobo. W. A. MeCollislcr, who has been mastor mechanic at tho Lnurcns Cot ton Mills for the past two years has ro turnod to Columbus, Ga., his former homo. Rev. WRiKon B. Duncan returned to tho city Thursday fiom Confcrenco. Saturday afternoon ho left for Rook Ulli, where he will bo Stationed this Conforouco year, as pastor of St. John's Methodist Church. Misses JjUcllo Martin and Ora Cub' man ol Laurens, Alpha Omega Mad den and Juauita Martin of Madden, Clara Winn, Lizzie and Ella What ton of Waterloo came home Thursday from tho Greonvillo Pcmalo Collego to spend the Christmas vacation. Rev. Jas. G. Huggln left Laurens last Thursday for Greors, whoi? he ?111 be located next year, having been as signed by Conference to tho churches at Victor and Batosburg. As pastor? of tho Second Church two years Mr. I lug gin did splendid work and his congre gation as well as a large contln^ at of warm porsonal friends and admirers In tho city gavo him up regretfully. HEALTHY MOTHERS. Mothers should always keep in gcod bodily health. They one it to their children. Yet It is no unusual sight to j see a mother, with bsba In arms, coughing violently and exhibiting all the sy mptoxs of a consumptive ten dency. And why shou.d this danger ous condition exist, dangerous alike to mother and child, when Dr. Hoscbco's German S.'rup would put a stop to it at once? No mothor should be without this old and tried remedy in the house ?for its timoly use will promptly cure uny lung, throat or bronchial trouble in horself or her children. Tbo worst cough or cold can be spoeilily cured bv Gorman Syrup* so can hoarseness and congestion of the bronchial tubes. It makes expectoration essy, and gives instant relief und refreshing rest to tho congh-rakod consumptive. New trial bottles, 25c; largo sizo, 75o. At all druggists. Trespass Notice. Notice is hereby givon that all por sons are forbidden to hunt, fish or othorwiso trespass on my lands. iu-it m. b. Pools. ?Ssr?R'S NOTICE. The Auditor's otllco will bo open from tho let day of January to tho 20th day of February, 190;'), to ncelvo re turns of l'crsoubl Property and Roal Estate where any changes have been, made since last return for taxation in Leurrns County. For the convenience of the Taxpayers] the Auditor or his deputy will attond tho following n'.med placos to receive returns for said year, to wit: Scullletown Township, Tylersville, January Otb, from 10 a m to 2 p m. .lack's Township, Dr. P. M. SeUler's, Jan . 10th, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Jack's Township, Ronno, January ll, from 10 a in to 2 p m. Hunter Township, Clinton, January 12th, from 1(1 a m to 2 p m Hunter Township, Duck Young's res idence, January lllth, from 9 a m to 12 m. Cross Hill Township, Spring Grove, January 13th, from 1 p m to 4 p m. Cro-s Hill Township, Cross Hill, Jan uary 14th, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Waterloo Township, Waterloo, Jan nary 10th, from 10 a m to 2 pm. "Waterloo Township, J. D. Culbert son's Store, January 17th, from 10 a m to 2 p in. Waterloo Township, Mt. Gallagher, January lSlh, from t) a m to 12 m. Sullivau Township, Hrewcrton, Jan-j uary 18th, from 1 p m to 4 p m. Sullivan Township, l'rinceton, Jan uary lOtb, from 9am to 12 m. Sullivan Township,Tumbling Shoals, January J9th, from 1 p m to I p m. Dial's Township, Abucr Qabb, 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 2 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 2llh, from 10 a m to 2 p m. Youngs Township, Youngs Store, January 25th, from 10 a m to 2 p in. Youngs Township, Flea-rant Mound, January 20th, from 9 a m lo 12 n\ Youogs Township, Lanford Station. January 20th, from 1 p m to 4 p m. It will savo much time to taxpayers, also greatly facilitate tho work of the Assessor, if every person before leaving home will inako out a complete list of | every item of personal property in the following order. Horse i, oatile, mule?, shcepand goats, hogs, organs and pianos, watches, wag ons and carriages, dogs, merchandise, machinery and engines, moneys, notes] and ace, nuts nhovc indebt?dnoss and all other property, including house hold. It id always required that tho Audi tor g'_t the first given name of the tax-payer in full. Under tho head of "place of resi dence" on tax return, give the town ship. All mule cii'/.?ns bolween the ages of twenty one and sixty years, on tho 1st of January, except tho.-e who are in capable of earning a support from bo tng maimed, or from other causes are deemed taxable polls, Confederate veterans excepted. And all taxpayers aro required to give tho number of their school dis trict. They arc ulso requested to state whether tho property is situated in town or country, After the 20th day of Eobrunry next, fifty percent penalty will bo attached for failuro tomakc returns. C. A. POWER, County Auditor, Dec. 7, 1901?tf loooooooooool Insure Your Proper ty In Old Line Companies. In case of loss we pay promptly, without discount, and do not claim the GO days usual to contracts of insurance. Only the best com p a n i e s represented, city and county prop erty written at regu lar rates. See us. j Every courtesy ex j tended. I A. C. TO DD, & CO. >OOOOOO0O< State of Soulli Caiolina, LAU RENS COUNTY. Hy vlrtllO of tho decrco of the Co Ift of common Pleas in the case of W. L. Gray vs. Wndo Finl-y and olhers, I will soil at public outcry to tho high est bidder f ir oath at Laurens, o. IL, 8. C, on Salesday In January next, being the 3rd dny of tho month, all that lot or parcel of land sit into In the County and Statu aforesaid, in Lau rona Township, containing five acres, more or loas, hounded hy lands of Dr. W. O. Irby, Sudic L?ngsten and Leoh Allison, Purohaser to pay for papers, if pur? chaser does not comply with torms of sale, land will he resold on famo day at risk of defaulting purohaser. John F. Bolt, , c 0< c. P. Dec 18, '01. W. C. IRBY7 jr.7 Attorney at Law, LAURENS, S. O. y |j"^Lj^^!^^^ Buck's Range ft J5 ^jlf^^^fp^^^^^^(^^^^_i- r*^" ' ' and make the entire New Year ^^^'?^O^^P^^^^"^ a happy one* ^jj^^^^^ P ] m A BUCK'S Stove or Range sim~ g| ^ES^p f I j| ply Can't wear out. It's built g| ?S 'jf^^^Sr -f^jjlZ?^ (& through and through of the very /t^^J^^r f^F^^??! highest grade material by best work Wm ' ^^SS^T men and lasts a life time. 0 w\^L^^S Q^^^^^P Has WHITE ENAMEL lining to M ^ ^^^^^^^g^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ L>O0rS ant* ^ac^s* s 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 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. ?Vegetable Preparation Tor As similating mcFoodnndRcguia ling the Sloinachs and Bowels of IN1 vr\ i s /(. h1l 1>? en Promotes Digcfllion?lveerful ncss and Rest.Contains neither Opium.Morphine nor Mineral, NotNarcotic. rtotfir tfmdJ3rSM4VSLPtTCHKR /Hx.Smttn ? tiotktlU Mtt - Aiiitr ,\Wrf *? Jiffy/nti/tl - . flmfttd -?ienr Hfhlnyrrr'i flavor, Apcrfccl Remedy for Constipa tion , Sour Stomach,Diarrhoea Worms ,Convutsions .Feverish ncss and Loss of Sleep. Facsimile Signnlure of NEW YORK. Alb iiionllis old J) Dos? S- j}Cl NIS For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. In Use For Over Thirty Years ,\THe ocNTAun comf aht. nrw voisk citv. SIMPSON & COOPER Attorneys at Law. Will practice In all State Courts. Prompt attention givon to all business. THE NEW NERVE TONIC AND KIDNEY CURE. Glonns?? tiio Kidnnyn mid Madder,nurlflea the HI.hkI. I'iiIh Flesh on thin p?opto. MreiiKtlienn the Nerven. CIcnrH tln> llrnln. Curon NorvotiH Oot'iuiy, iiiKomtiia, I'ViiiiiiK Uemnrv. Restored tho Vim, Vloor, Vitality an.l 6tr?no<h <?( Youth, in IkiIIi neuk Mon and Women. Tliln New Remedy workMliko Mnxlo. Init In nh ?olutely linruilcKH. Wel|;li yniirnelf Ufore taking, ,?Pr,0,(?f 5? c.u!,.? '? ???*??, SB.OO, by mall. Wo will rlieerfully refund tlut money If you uro Dot bonotlttod. Try It And Ik> convinced. l<aurens Drug Co. OA8TOI1IA. W.U. KNI'JIIT. R, E5. BAUD OJLUHT & HA HB, Attorneys at Law. far Will practice in all tho Ktate and Federal Courts. Stir lot attention to all bubinoas Intrusted t? them, Office up-stalr?, Simmons' Building N. B. ID at,. A. 0. TODD, DIAL & TODD, Attorneys and Coun sellors at Law. Enterprise Hank and Todd Oillco Build in?. . Laurent,, S. C. t i A * -???? ? ^/-?^f^cH?s trfe^ - - John Y. Garlington & Co. DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Laurens, South Carolina AGENTS WANTED IT OFF 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 Si ;imn 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. Ts/IN/I\ 71 Notice. All person?, holding claim* against Laurens county not previously present ed uro hereby notified that same must bo deposited with the Clerk of the County Hoard o( Commissioners on or boforo the first day of January, UK) >, n - requlrod by law. J. I). Mocic. Clerk County Hoard Commissioners, 20 21 W. Y. BOYD, Attorney at Law. Will practice In all Stale Courts, l'rompt attention given to nil hn?inef9. Trespass Nolhr. All perionn are hereby forbidden to limit or otherwise lie.pa?SOn our lands and those In our charge. E, 0. ou kns, MavI) OWENSi Gray Court, 8. C. IS 4t Dr. Chas. A. Inlett, DENTIST. Law Range. Bear? the / BignMnre /^f of tvf