The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, March 22, 1905, Image 2
THE ADVERTISER.
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cent a word.
Notos of thanks: Ftvo eent* the line.
W. W. Ball,
Pronrlotor,
Eatered at tho pos'ofllce at Laurens,
8. C, a" 8 ;coud class mail matter.
LAURENS, S. C, Mar. 22, 1905.
To (he Press and Banner.
The following is quoted from the
New York Evening Post:
"Mr. Frank Foxcroft, who writes in
the current Atlnntic on 'The Drift
Away from Prohibition reports that 39
out of the 45 States now nave directly
or indirectly the system of local option.
It can hardly be doubted that the total
area in which the sale of liquor is for
bidden is now larger than it was at the
time of widest acceptance of the pro
hibition idea, though it is subject to
constant changes as communities vote
from year to year on the license ques
tion. In twelve Southern States, ac
cording to a summary which Mr. Fox
croft gives, there are 619 prohibition
counties and 75 under partial prohibi
tion in a total of 1,109. In Kentucky,
which is included 35 of the counties
classed as 'license' had only one license
each, and 19 had but two each. South
Carolina's 41 counties, not included in
the table, are under the dispensary sys
tem, as are 11 counties in Alabama and
a number in Georgia, which are em
braced in the summary. Virginia, we
believe, has a system which permits
counties to choose between the dispen
sary, license or prohibition; but Mr.
Foxcro^.*" does not give the present
status oi the three systems."
These figures are respectfully re
ferred to our esteemed contemporary,
the Abbeville Press and Banner for di
gestion.
Our contemporary will observe that in
619 out of 1,109 Southern counties pro
hibition prevails at all hours, while in
39 of 41 counties in South Carolina
more than 100 whiskey and beer dis
pensaries sell liquors during 12 hours of
each work day.
Does prohibition in these 619 coun
ties prohibit? The answer is evident in
the fact that each year the number of
counties is growing.
Moreover we suppose that one "dis
pensary" county in South Carolina con
tains more "blind tigers" than any
other ten counties in the South.
Whiskey selling is more strongly for
tified in South Carolina than in any
Southern State. The State govern
ment here backs whiskey selling. Whis
key selling is just as strong as the gov
ernment itself. South Carolina is a
whiskey seller.
Unlike the barrooms, South Carolina
compels its customers to buy ?? ~ lea's t
six drinks at a time,
In a b?.v?V7?m one may buy one drink
I and quit.
In a dispensary one cannot buy a
drink and quit until he has bought six
drinks.
If a dispensary liquor buyer wishes
to treat his friends he can, and often
does, treat him under the back-stairs
or in the court-house corridor.
?
The Sale of Cotton.
The following editorial appeared in
the Greenville News of March 17th:
"Junk shop newspapers to the con
trary, it is always safe to accept the
statement of facts bearing on the cot
ton situation, which arc published in
The Greenville News. The first aim of
any reputable newspaper is to print the
truth and the news. For weeks the
cotton market was dead. The farmers
had naturally agreed to hold for ten
cents, but all at once they rushed to
market and unloaded large parts of the
surplus crop. They had a right to do
it, just as we had a right to inform our
readers of what was taking place. ?
Elsewhere this morning we print some
facts and figures which indicate that
selling has been free, especially in
Texas, where a quarter of a million
bnles were sold within three days,?
The selling record for the Piedmont sec
tion speaks for itself. We shall con
tinue to print it, not with the idea of dis
couraging the holding movement, but
simply to show that while some farm
ers are holding, others are not."
We don't know who are meant by the
"Junk Shop newspapers." For our own
part we do not question the facts as
stated by the Greenville 'News more
than those derived from any other
source. We have yet to see the man
or newspaper that knows anything
about the cotton question. We can all
theorize but the man who believes that
he k nows about cotton will sooner or late,
"bust" if he handles it, unless he dies
out of it.
For our part we do not believe the
farmers have given up the fight. The
heavy sales of the past few days and
notably those referred to were not un
expected. They were looked for by every
man familiar with the transactions of
the business world. These sales were
largely made from ware houses. Why?
In many instances the banks had ad
vanced money on this cotton when it
was worth 9 and 9 1-2 cents on the
market. A declining market had grad
ually eaten away the margins until
they were entirely gone and to sell
meant loss to the bank. The parties to
whom the cotton belonged failing to
put up additional collateral the banks
have watched the market and let the
cotton go as soon as it would pay their
claim.
We believe that the South will swing
to at least 20 per cent, of the crop of
1904 and if she does and a material re
duction in acreage is made cotton is
bound to go up.
We believe that the individual farmer
has awakened to the fact that it is to
his interest to reduce his acreage re
gardless as to what his neighbor may
do and when he arrives at that conclu
sion he will act on it.
*
In this County we have very poor
roads hut there is one consolation wo
don't attract the automobile, Think of
having to meet "even the old street
packer" or a traction engine at any old
time with a barbarian of a mule at the
"snail pace" that belongs to them but
to be liable to come in contact with one
of the same kind of "devil's devices"
going at the rate of a mile a minute
would destroy one's peace of mind eter
nally.
Will Plant Peas.
"I shall not plant a seed of cotton this
year," remarked Mr. Isaac W. Williams,
a successful young farmer of the Doug
las? section, in the presence of your
correspondent yesterday. When asked
his reason for cutting out cotton alto
gether Mr. Williams replied that there
was no money in the staple at 7 1-2 cts,
and he does not expect the price to be
any better than that next fall.
Mr. Williams operates a four-horse
farm and he intends to sow peas on every
foot of his cotton land this year. He
has already invested $125 in seed peas
for planting purposes. He expects not
only to make money off his pea and pea
vine crops, but to greatly improve his
soil as well. Lancaster Cor. in News
and Courier.
The Advertiser has repeatedly put
itself on record as an advocate of the
liberal planting of peas. In our opinion
more than any other one thing will the
pea be a prominent factor in the reclaim
ing of our wasted fields. It belongs to
this section of the country and in fact
is indiginous to our soil.
However we are not prepared to say
that the course of Mr. Williams is wise.
We believe in diversified farming and
not in the reliance on any one crop.
Even the pea crop we have known to be
an entire failure.
The statement of the Hon. IL H. Evans
printed in The News and Courier, "that
if the editor had inquired in Ncwberry
he would have learned that there is money
to be made in successful farming, and
that he was holding cotton and corn, as
good farmers are doing," is of important
and especially that part of it referring
to "holding corn." While doubtless there
are others, Mr. Evans is the first farmer
whom we have heard of as holding corn
this winter Whether or not the price
of corn shall be affected only the future
can reveal.
Mr. Evans ought to know about the
price of corn since he "Controls" a
monopoly of the "juice".
Young Tillman Son of his Father.
Lexington, Va., March 15th. ?Ina
preliminary debate here Monday
night, Henry C. Tillman won the honor
of representing Washington and Lee
University in the State Oratoricall con
test of Virginia. Mr, Tillman's oppo
nent was A. H. Herzog, of Virginia,
a speaker who but recently was
awarded a medal in an orator's con
test and a debator of great ability.
The decision was unanimously in favor
of Mr. Tillman, who will represent his
college in the state contest to be held in
Richmond on May 1st. The speakers will
select their own subjects.
Since young Mr. Tillman's entrance at
Washington and Lee two years ago he
has easily demonstrated his superiority
as a speaker and every man matched
against him has met df/eat. His de
livery is much the same as that of his
father, Senior Tillman.
Arrangements are being made for com
mencement at the Citadel Acadmey.
Officers and speakers of the two societies
are: Calliopcan, valedictorian, H. A.
Smith; orator, William R. Richey; sub
marshals, F. Bayard Culley and E. L.
Langston; salutatorian, Thomas II.
MofTett: orator, Richard F. Willingham.
O y?h. TJ? O? X -fik. -
Sears the /} VO'J H"IV9 Ai.vay3 BfiLfll"
Important Missionary Meeting.
A meeting in the interest of missions
will be held at Cross Hill Baptist Church
beginning Friday before 2nd Sunday,
7th ult. This is the first of a series of
missionary rallies planned by the Ex
ecutive Committee of Laurens Associa
tion for different parts of the county.
Bcthabara, Mountville, Beaverdam and
Waterloo Churches are specially urged
to attend this meeting. Invitation is also
extended to Churches and Christian
Workers of other demoninations who
can attend.
The character of the meeting is fully
set forth In the following:
PROGRAMMS.
friday morning.
10.30: Prayer Service - Rev. J. T. j
Taylor.
11.00: Addresses. Topic?Scriptural
authority for world-wide Missions.
Matthew 28:19-20: Acts 1-8.-Rev. M.
C. Compton, ltev. J. D. Pitts.
RECESS.
Afternoon.
I. 30: Addresses. Topic ? Our duty
toward the evangelization of the world
emphasized by present needs and en
larged opportunities. ? Revs. W. D.
Hammctt, J. T. Taylor, E. C. Watson.
saturday morning.
10.30: Prayer service ? Rev. M. C.
Compton. j
II. 00: Addresses. Topic?The spirit
of Missions, loyalty to Christ. ?M. A.
Summerei, I. E. McDavid, B. P. Estcs.
RECESS.
Afternoon.
I. 30: Addresses. Topic ~ Giving en
joined by the Scriptures. 1. The duty.
2. The motive. 3. The privilege. 4.
Methods, etc.-J. D.Pitts, C. B. Bobo,
J. A. Martin.
sunday morning.
II. 00: Mass Meeting in interest of
Foreign Missions, followed by sermon.
Speakers at Mass Meeting?C. H.
Roper, C. B. Bobo.
Sermon by Pastor.
J. B. Parrott,
Chairman.
C. B. Bobo, Secretary.
BEST REMEDY FOR CONSTIPA
TION.
"The finest remedy for constipation
I ever used is Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets" says Mr. Eli But
ler, of Frankville, N. Y. "They act
gently and without any unpleasant ef
fect, and leave the bowels in a per
fectly natural condition. Sold by The
Laurens Drug Co. and Dr. B. F. Posey.
O -<TX. ?7.? O X -
RBar3 tho .y 1M Kind You H.vUhyays Bfllifhl
bignature Jj^S^^fi. "
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Final Settlement.
Take notice, that on the 4th day of
April, 1905, I will render a final account
of my acts and doings as Executor of
the estate of Rosa Jones, deceased, in
the office of Judge of Probate of Lau
rens County, at 11 o'clock, a. m., and
on the same date will apply for a final
discharge from my trust as such Ex
ecutor.
All persons having demands against
said estate, will please present them on
or before that date, proven and authen
ticated, or be forever barred, and all
persons indebted to said estate must
make payment to the undersigned be
fore that date.
BEN MADDEN,
Executor.
March 1, 1905.-30-lm.
A CHICAGO ALDERMAN OWES
HIS ELECTION TO CHAMBER
LAIN'S COUGH REMEDY.
"I can heartily and conscientiously
recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for affections of the throat
and lungs." says Hon. John Shenick,
220 South Pcoria Street, Chicago.?
' 'Two years ago during a political cam
paign, I caught cold after being over
heated, which irritated my throat and
I was finally compelled to stop, as I
could not speak aloud. In my extremity
a friond advised me to use Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. I took two doses
that afternoon and could not believe my
senses when I found the next morning
the inflammation had largely subsided.
I took several doses that day, kept
right on talking through the campaign,
and I thank this medicine that I won
my seat in the Council." This remedy
is for sale by Laurens Drug Co., and
Dr. B. F. Posey.
WANTED?You to list your property
for sale or rent with M. L. Copcland.
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LAURENS.
WHEREAS, Carroll M. Miller made
suit to me, to grant him Letters of
Administration of the Estate of and
effects of Hattic M. Milter.
THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite
and admonish all and singular the kin
dred and Creditors of the said Hattie
m. Miller, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of Pro
bate, to be held at Laurens, C. IL, S.
C, on the 31st of March 1905 next, af
ter publication thereof, nt 11 o'clock in
the forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my Hand this 11th day
of March, Anno Domini, 1905.
O. G. Thompson,
j. p. l. c.
32-2t.
WE NOW HAVE THE
LATEST SPRING
STYLES IN
Hat Pins and
Waist Pins
Don't let Easter find you
without one
Fleming Bros,
--The People arc Coming from Everywhere to?
Red Iron Racket,
on account of their snjlip^&lme Oooils for Less Money.
Just Received Two Car Loads of General Merchandise!
Gur store is now Brim Full and Bubbling Over with Good Things in Every Department, consisting of
Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Underwear, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Ribbons,
Embroideries, Umbrellas, Shirts, Collars, Ties, Suspenders, Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Patent Medicines,
Tobacco, Cigars, Candy, Tin, Glass, Crockery, Lnameledware, Trunks, Bags, Matting, Rugs, Hardware
Specials, Picture Frames, Whips, Sewing Machines, Stationery and a little World of Notions and Racket
Goods, all going at Red Hot Prices.
Six Special Bargain Days Each Week.
Red Iron Racket
Two Stores That's Making Laurens and Greenwood Famous, w^^w^u^'j
BURNS OF LAURENS THE E3ARGA1N GIVER.
An Attractive Display
Fashionable Spring Clothing
For Boys and Juveniles
is now to be seen here in a magnificent gathering of all the
newest creations designed for this Spring and Summer, It's a
superb collection that will interest everyone who has the care
of boys. Everything is spic-and-span new, bristling with smart
ness, made of thoroughly dependable fabrics and artistically
tailored.
Outfit the lad now?it will be a wise thing to do while
onr style and fabric assortment is at its best. Our clothing for
boys is built to stand all the racket and knocks that lively,
strenuous boys can give it and is priced as low as it is possible
to sell really good clothing for.
Come and see the exceptional values we offer in little boys'
and big boys' suits and be sure to bring the youngsters with
you.
$2.00 to $5.00
Shoes for Everybody!
We are receiving our Shoes for Spring and Summer daily. We are show
ing all the latest styles in Patents and Tans in some of the most celebrated
makes of the Country;
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For the Ladies:
Ultra, $3.00
Southern Girl, $2.00
Dorothy Dodd, $2.50 and $3.00
For the Hen:
Florishiem, $5.00
Korrect Shape, $3.50 and $4.00
Crawford, $3.50 and $4.00
James Means, $2.50 and $3.00.
See the New Blocks in Hats,
Furnishings of all Kinds.
J. E. MINTER & BR0.
New Things in Dry Goods and Furnishings.
Spring Wear
Before this announcement is issued from the
press a complete Stock of Goods for Spring and
Summer wear will be opened here including all the
new Creations in Light Fabrics.
Silks in Black and Colored
The kind made for hard service. It is impossible
in this space to enumerate the many weaves shown
in Printed Lawns, the choicest designs culled fr< >m
the different Manufacturers. Attempt would be
failure to describe the patterns and blending of
colors shown here. They must be seen to be ap
preciated.
The White Mercerized Waistings are again
popular this Season. You will have no difficulty
making a selection.
Special Numbers and Choice designs in Table
Linen, New Ribbons, Hosiery and Ladies' Neck
wear, Laces and Embroideries of every description.
These are a few of the many articles just
opened. When quality is examined and price as
certained you will easily discern the values offered
at?
W. Q. Wilson & Co.
TEMPTATIONS!
You'll get your money's worth and
save more in these temptors.
White Star Coffee, the finest grown
large bean, even roasted splendid flavor,
per one pound can L'bcts. tour pound can
$1.00. Quaker Rolled Oats, large Hakes
carefully milled, free from faulty or
imperfect grains, per two pound pack
age 15 cents. Buckwheat Flour, deli
cious, appetizing, nourishing, per package
10 rents. Old fashioned Muscovados
molases?none better, per gallon 50 cts.
Kennedy Bros.
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PttOCLAMATION.
NOTIQE OF ELECTION.
STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA,
Executive Department.
To the Commissioners of State and
County Elections for Abbeville,
Greenwood, I/aureus, Newbcrry and
Saluda Counties, in the Eighth Judi
cial Circuit: ?
Under and by virtue of an Act of the
General Assembly of the Slate of South
Carolina, entitled An Act to Assign
the Present Circuit Solicitors to the
Proper Circuits in Order to Conform
to tho Provisions of an Act entitled
"An Act to Divide the State into Ten
Judicial Circuits and Arrange the Same,
and to Provide for the Elections of So
iicitors for tho Eighth and Ninth Cir
cuits approved February 20th, 1005,
notice Is hereby given that a Special
Election will beheld in said Circuits on
the 11 Ih day of April 1005, for the pur
pose of electing a Solicitor for the
Eighth Judicial Circuit for the term
expiring a( the General Election in
1008.
Now, therefore, you are hereby di
rected and required to hold said Spe
cial Flection for Solicitor of the Eighth
Judicial Circuit on the said 11th day of
April, 1905, for the term to expire at
the General Election of 19<>8.
The polls ar<- to be opened at the
various place.; of elections in said Cir
cuits on Tuesday, tho l lib day of April,
1905, and the said election shall be con
ducted in accordance with the laws
governing General ejections.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
Bel my hand and caused the
(!.. s.) Greal Seal to be affixed at Co
lumbia, this 20th day of Feb
ruary, 1905, and in the One
Hundred and Twenty-ninth year
of the Independence of the
United States of America.
I). C. HEY WARD.
Governor.
Ry the Govern* r
J. t. Gam r, Secretary of State.
Hard, Soft or Shop
COAL
Brick and
D raying
Wanted 1,000 Cards of Oak and
Pino Wood on cars your station or
delivered at Lnurcns.
J. W. Eichelberger.
Laurens, S. C. 'Phone H. Terry's
W. Y. BOYD,
Attorney at Law.
Will praotice in all State Courts.
1'rompt attention given to all business.
N. B. Dial. A. 0. Toni).
DIAL & TODD,
Attorneys and Coun>
sellors at Law.
Enterprise I Junk and Todd Ollioo Build
Ing.
l a u h en Si s. c
W. C. IRBY, Jr.,
Attorney at Law,
LAURENS, S. C.
W. B. KNIGHT,
Attorney at Law.
Strict attention to all business entrusted.
Ollice hours 0 a. in. too p. in.
Office second floor Simmons' Mock.
Simpson, Cooper & Bohb,
Attorneys at Law.
Will practice In all Slate Courts.
I'rompt attention given to all business.
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