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FARM LOANS Before You Buy or Sell any Kind ol ltcul Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. Garlington & Co., Laurens, S- C. VOL XX. itttrett NEW GARDEN SEED. We Mean Every Seed New. Not one seed carried from last year. PALMETTO DRUG CO. Laurens, S. C. LAURENS, S O.. WEDNESDAY 1VIAV 3. 190S NO. 39 TERRIBLE WRECK AT GREENVILLE. Pullman Palace Cars Made into Kindling Wood. FOUIl DEAD. Ogdcn Party's Southern Tour Interrupted. Glorious Hxpcctations Chilled by Sadness. Running into the yard limits of Green ville at fifty miles an hour, the special Pullman train bearing President Rob ert C. Ogden of the Conference for Education in the South, and one hun dred of his guests, crashed into the rear end of a shifting freight train on the main line of the Southern Railway just opposite the factory at 7.55 o'clock yes terday morning, killing four persons and injuring four others. As a result of the tragedy, the trip of the Ogden party to Spartanburg, Biltmore and other points was abon doncd, and the special left Greenville nt 7.45 last night for Philadelphia and New York. The wreck was due to a misunder standing of orders on the part of local officials of the railroad company. At the inquest held during the afternoon the testimony of the dispatcher showed that orders were received to the effect that the special would arrive from Spar tanburg at 7:15 o'clock, and that subse quently another order was filed in the yardmaster's office that it would arrive at 7:55. Yardmaster Riser, who went on duty at 7 o'clock, testified that he had received no orders and that he knew nothing of the train. Conductor Agnew of the freight, testified that he was not advised of the coming of the special. It is evident, however, that the or ders were received, even if there may be a question in the public mind as to their filing. Train 36, passed Green ville shortly after 7 o'clock, with or ders to take the siding at Paris for the special to pass. Engineer Hunter, who jumped after applying the emergency brakes, and just before the crash, came from the Savannah division and was not familiar with the roadway of this divis ion. Seemingly, he did not regard the sign to slow down at the yard limit line, and instead, he came whirling into the station and around the sharp curve at a dangerous rate of speed. It was due almost to the mercy of God that a hundred people were not slaughtered, for 15 minutes later the dining cars would have been filled with a happy throng. The baggage car Quintus was next to the engine and be hind it were the diners St. James and Waldorf. Dr. McKelway, Prof. Far nam and Mrs. Farnam, Robert M. Ogden, Mrs. Thorp and Dr. Dreher were in the St. James. Their car was literally torn into thousands of pieces and the passengers were picked out from under the debris, pinned down to the track by heavy timbers which threatened every moment to end their existence. The three negroes, two waiters and a cook were nearer the flames, and it is supposed that the fire, which broke out like a flash of light ning, injured them internally. Covered with mud and slush and stunned by the horror of the thing, Dr. McKelway said: "Thank God, my good wife was in another car." With all the terrible noise, in the presence of death, and dazed beyond description, not a guest, not a woman lifted a voice in lamentation, and every soul was brave. The only sound that made people shudder was the low, pit eous moans which came from beneath the cai-s where three negroes were hemmed in, dying slowly with no power to save them. Walking about in the brisk, cool air of the morning, President Ogden, with the occasional rays of sunshine glisten ing on the silvery hairs of his head, of fered comfort and cheer to his friends. When the full realization of the disas ter dawned upon him, his lips were drawn, 'his eyes flashed fire, and his voice carried words of denunciation for the railroad folk who had blundered. His telegram to Governor Hey ward ex pressed his feelings. Put in.the midst of it all, he thanked and praised the people of Greenville for the kindness of their hearts and for their sympathy. And as the day wore on and the rain came pouring down, he called his flock together and annoudced that the Ogden people would pick up the remnants from the baggage car fire and go bae1?j to New York. I-ast night the palace'on weeds was turned toward Charlotte, and the glorious expectations of the passengers were chilled by sadness and gloom.?Greenville News, April 30th. A Marriage Today, This afternoon at 3 o'clock Mr. Guy Stone of this city and Miss Ada Hol lingsworth of Cross Hill will he united in marriage. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's father, Mr. R. T. Hollingsworth and will be performed by the Rev. Mr. Bradley of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Stone is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. C. Stone and is popular with a large circle of friends. One of the greatest blessings a mod est man can wish for is a good, reliable set of bowels. If you are not the hap py possessor of such an outfit you can greatly improve the efficiency of those you have by the judicious use of Cham berlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.? They art pleasant to take and agree able in effect. For Bftle by Laurens Drug Co. and Dr. B. F. Posey. 3f)-3t _ _ See our Millinery Department for the latest in Ladies Hats. O. B. Simmons Co, PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Mr. J. L. MahatTey of Eden was in the city on Monday. Miss Willie Jones is in Spartanburg for the gaities of Festival week. Mr. Ben Bishop of the Ora section spent Sunday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. John Holder of Eden was in the city on Monday. Mrs. T. D. Darlington is attending the May Festival. Miss Irene Wallace of Alma is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Davis of Foun tain Inn, spent Sunday in the city. Mr. Watts Davis of Clinton was in town Monday. Mr. W. D. Byrd of the Sandy Springs locality was in the city on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Waters Ferguson of Clinton were in the city on Monday. Mr. Frank Owens of the Trinity sec tion was in the city on Monday. Mr. T. P. Byrd of Ora, was in the city on Monday. Congressman Johnson was in the city for a few days last week. Dr. G. F. Moseleyof Tylersville was in the city on Monday. Rev. J. T. Jacks was in the city on Monday. Mr. J. P. Dillard of Tylersville was in the city on Monday. Mrs. Janie Berry left on Saturday for Clinton, where she will visit friends. Mr. J. M. Winn returned from Spar tanburg on Saturday. Mr. L. II. Langston has accepted a position in Spartanburg. Mr. J. T. Crawford of Ware Shoals was in town Monday. Reports from all sections indicate cot ton up to a nice stand. Mr. J. Warren Blakley of Tylersville was in the city Saturday. Mr. F. L. Donnan of Tylersville called on the Advertiser Saturday. Miss Laura Senn of Watts Mill is quite ill, she had a relapse on Sunday. Mr. Chas. F. Brooks, who is now teach ing at Hamer, Marion county, visited home-folks from Saturday until Monday. Mr. Milford Cheek was in town Mon day from Princeton, for the farmer's mass meeting. Mr. Thos. Weathers and Mr. Robert Hairston of the Bell View section were in the city on Monday. Mrs. W. O. Jones who has recently moved to Greenville spent a few days last week with friends in the city. Mr. Thos. Lynch of Parks Station, left on Tuesday for Tuccapau where he will spend a few days. Mr. Robert Watson and Mr. E. M. D. Watson of Cross Anchor were in the city on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gore of Cross Keys are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Sim Ray. We regret to learn that Mr. James Wham of the Salem community is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harrcll visited the parents of the former in Columbia during the past week. Mr. M. B. McCuen and daughter, Miss Mamie McCuen of Princeton visit ed in the city Thursday and Friday. Dr. and Mrs. Robt. B. Gilkerson of Princeton were in the city Monday and yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. W. Taylor were in town this week from Princeton, visiting relatives. Misses Ida Patrick and Mamie Cannor attended the Oratorical Contest in Greenwood. Miss Dollie Roland returned Monday from a visit to Mrs. J. E. Carlisle in Greenwood. Mrs. J. O. C. Fleming will be the guest of Mrs. O. W. Leonard in Spar tanburg during the Festival. Mrs. Nannie West and son have re turned to Charleston, after a visit to Mrs. E. Shell. Mr. T. Mack Roper ami Mr. II. Ii. Ro per of Hickory Tavern were in the city on Monday. Mr. Matthew Bryson of the Sandy Springs section was in the city on Mon ?ny. Messrs C. C. Jones, Cook Henderson, and Clarence Leonard of Fountain Inn were in the city on Friday. Mrs. Jennie Taylor and Miss Florence Taylor of Cross Anchor were in the city shopping on Friday. Mr. C. D. Riddle has gone to Spartan burg to enter the Converse Commercial School. Mr. II. P. Burdette, one of the most progressive farmers in the county was in the city on Saturday. Mr. I). R. Lynch and Miss Fannie Lynch of Cross Anchor were in the city on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Sanders of the Musgrove locality were in the city on Tuesday. Dr. W. H. Dial, Mr. J. F. Bolt, Misses Nell Bolt, Julia Gilker.son and Kebe Vance attended the Oratorical Contest at Greenwood on Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond of Green wood who have been visiting Mr. Lee West returned to Greenwood on Sat urday* Miss Halt ie Roland will return from Bishopville tomorrow, where she has been teaching this winter. Mrs. B. H. Balle is expected to arrive from Philadelphia this week to visit Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Balle. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chapman of Hickory Tavern were in the city on last Monday. Mr. Willie Hunter and Miss Deb Hunter of Clinton were in the city Sat urday. Mr. R. A. Cooper has received his commission as Solicitor of the 8th Judi cial Circuit. His first Court will be at Abbeville on June 12th. Mr. J. O. Teague spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Gid Hellams of Barks dale. Mrs. Hellams has been quite ill but is now convalescent. Col. James Armstrong, of Charles ton, who will address the veterans on Memorial Day will be the guest of Dr. H. K. Aiken. The Hendersonville School, Hickory Tavern, will have a picnic on Friday, May 5th. Col. C. C. Featherstone and Hon. R. A. Cooper will address the school. The public is cordially invited. Powell Baldwin charged with the killing of the old negro Abe McDaniel in Waterloo Township has been admit to bail in the sum of $2500.00. He is represented by Ferguson & Feather stone. Mr. Mack Brysonof Ora went to Dil lon Saturday to see his brother, Dr. Hun ter Bryson, who lias been very ill. Dr. Bryson has sufficiently recovered to re turn home with Mr. Mack Bryson on Sunday. Among the visitors in the city yester day were Mrs. J. C. Copcland, Mrs. J. H. Young, Mrs. G. A. Copeland, Miss Amy Copeland and Master Pringle Cope land of Clinton. Teachers' Examination. The next regular examination for teachers will be held in the Court House, Friday, May L9th. Teachers whose certificates are about to expire will please take notice. In addition to the regular subjects, questions will be submitted on "Hughes Mistakes in Teaching," Potermnn's Civil Govern ment and Current Events. Ii. \V. Nash, County Supt. Education. May 1st '05.~3t. Chrysanthemum Pair. The ladies of tho Chrysanthemum Fair Association have reelected Miss Leila Wilkes, President; Mrs. John F. Bolt, Vice President; Mrs. C. W. Tune, Secretary; Mrs. W. II. Gilkerson, Treasurer. The only premium to ho given this year will he one for tho largest and fin est collection of twelve blooms. Each exhibitor will have their flowers re turned at the close of the Fair, unless they donate them to the Association. No flowers will be sold except those do nated to the Fair. The Association in vites all the ladies of the city and county to take part, so as to make this a real County Fair. The members of the Association have been greatly en couraged by the liberal help the mer chants have given them and the inter est and financial help from the whole sale merchants. See our 40 inch white organdies 10 cts. O. B. Simmons Co. Young Lady Injured. Miss Nannie Roland, of Greenville, fell from the rear platform of the South bound passenger train on the Charles ton & Western Carolina Railroad Fri day and fractured her left wrist bone. Miss Roland was on her way to the oratorical contest at Greenwood, which met Friday night and had to change cars in Laurens. When the train to Augusta started to make its shift to the side tracks in order to lot the North?bound train in on the main line, she thought it was pulling out for Augusta and ran to it and in attempt ing to board it, lost her balance and fell. A Telegram from D. A. Davis. New York, May 1st, '05. Davis, Roper & Co., Laurens, S. C. Have secured fine bargains from mil lion dollar sacrifice sale of wash fab rics. The prices we will name for May ought to crowd our store with eager buyers. Some big bargains in Clothing too. D. A. Davis. IS /WS /WS 71 A Million Dollar Sale OUR MR. D. A. DAVIS is now/ in New York attending the $1,000,000.00 sale of the H. B. Claflin Co., one of the greatest sales ever held, and we will have sonic of the greatest values ever put on the counters in South Carolina. During the month of May we will olfer lots of specials in clothing, shoes, wash goods, notions and millinery at prices never before equal ed. Don't miss the opportunity we are going to offer you. Look for our announcement next week. Save your money and come to our store and you will see the greatest line of specials ever offered. We are going to save you big money on your May purchases. Watch us. Wait for us. Come to us for bargains. Davis, Roper and Company Laurens, S. C. /WS^s! r^s/i How Memorial Day Will be Observed. At a meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy held on Monday after noon at the home of Mrs. J. A. Cope land, arrangements for the observance of Memorial Day were perfected. All the veterans in the county are expected to be present for the dinner, which will be served at twelve o'clock, and Col. Armstrong's address, which will be de livered in the Court House at four o'clock. Col. II. Y. Simpson will act as mas ter of ceremonies, Mr. J. P. Holt and Mr. J. K. Vance as marshals. Crosses of Honor will be presented to the vete rans and the children are expected to be out in force and are urged to bring plenty of flowers. The Daughters of tho Confederacy and Sons of Veterans arejin charge of the dinner. The following Committees have been appointed to assist in carrying out the day's programme: Committee on Table ? Mrs. L. N. Boyd, Mrs. R. B. Bell, Mrs. W. H. Gilkerson, Mrs. J. F. Bolt, Mrs. Y. C. Hellams, Mrs. Alex Long, Mrs. W. E. Lucas, Mrs. Arrah Sullivan, Mrs. T. F. t-impson, Mrs. W. R. Richcy, Miss Bel tie Watts, Mrs. Clarence Babb, Mrs. T. B. Crews, Mrs. W. W. Jones, Miss Lil Harris, Mrs. J. O. C. Fleming, Mrs. F. D. Bolt, Mrs. G. C. Albright, Mrs. J. Warren Bolt. Lemonade?Mrs. Oscar Babb, Mrs. W. D. Ferguson, Mrs. J. W. Todd, Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Miss Mame Fer guson. Decoration?Mrs. C. C. Featherstone, Mrs. J, D. Watts, Mrs. J. H. Sullivan. Miss Mary Miller, Miss Hattie Roland, Miss Minnie Babb. Young Ladies Who Will Present Crosses.? Misses Lola Anderson, Aga tha Davis of Clinton, Beulah Balle, Mary Bowen, Lila Dillard of Tylcrs ville, Nellie Bolt, Claudia Crews, Sue Martin, Lil Irby. ?I ThanK the Lord!" cried Hannah Plant, of Little Pock, Ark., "for the relief I got from Buck lens Arnica Salve. It cured my fear ful running sores, which nothing else would heal, and from which I hat! suf fered for 5 years." It is a marvelous healer for cuts, burns and wounds.? Guaranteed at, Palmetto and Laurens Drug Co. 25cts. 39- 3t HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR Spring Dress Goods? If not you are in Luck. We have made some late purchases of Wash Dress Goods at heavy discount from early Spring prices and it is our rule to sell cheap when we buy cheap. You will find in these Goods many impressive bargains. Special in Wash Goods! One lot Figured Batiste, 40-inches wide, sold in early season at 8 cents, now 5 cents. One lot Sheer Figured Muslin, many of them look like 10 cents goods, now 5 cents. One lot Newest Style Figured Organdie, look like 15 cents goods, at 9 cents. One lot 36-inch White Dress Swiss, a value extraordinary at. 10 cents. One lot Sheer India Linon, .5 cents, 10 cents, 15 cents, 20 cents and 25 cents. One lot very Special Persian Lawns,.10 cents, 12 1-2 cents and 15 cents. One lot Silk Mulls in plain colors, . '.15 cents. Wool and Silk Dress Goods in all That You Wish. Fine line Brillianteens, Mohair, Voils, Mistrals and other new weaves. Up-to-date line of Shirt Waist Silks in all colors, 25 cents, 35 cents, 48 cents, 50 cents, 65 cents and 75 cents. Our Millinery Department is full to overflowing with all the new designs. We receive one to three shipments every week and thus keep this Department full of the newest. See us for Hats. SHOES AND SLIPPERS in great variety and of the newest styles. See our Ladies' Oxfords at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. A great line of Children's Oxfords at 50 cents to $2.25. Men's Shoes in all grades and styles 98 cents to $4.00. Model 833. Tho new It & (I models are preferr ed by dressmakers who wish their pro ductions to show the latest style touch. They give the Tapering Waist lino which is tho distinctive charac i erist ic of i ho SPRING FASHIONS. Wo have all sizes and Stylos. Prices SI.00 to $3.00 Every R &G corset is guaranteed. Very Special this Week Ladies' all Linen Handkerchiefs at . 5 cents, 10 cents and 15 cents. Ladies' Bleached and Taped Undervest at 5 cents, 10 cents, 15 cents and 25 cents. 40-inch White Organdie,. 10 cents. More 36-inch Percale. 5 cents. More Dress Calico,. 3 1-2 cts. [Make yourself at home with us when in Laurens. O. B. SIMMONS The Largest Dry Goods Store COMPAf STATE AND GENERAL NEWS. Emma Kinard, a negro woman who lived near Kinards, was killed last Thursday by her husband, Lumas Kin ard. She was shot four times and re ceived two deep wounds from a knife, one nccross the shoulders, the other across the stomach. She lived about two hours after the fray. Before olli ccrs could reach the place Lumas had fled. General Eitzhugh Lee Dies of Apoplexy. General Fitzhugh Lee, of Virginia, died at Providence Hospital, Washing ton, at 11.20 Friday night as a result of apoplexy and paralysis with which he was stricken early in the day while traveling by rail from Boston to Wash ington. At his bedside when he died were his brother, Daniel Lee, and Doc tors Eddie and Kenn.The end came sud denly and was without pain. General Lee was doing fairly well considering the severity of the attack until about 10 o'clock when there was a change for the worse. Church of Epiphany. rev. henry thomas, hector. Next Sunday March 7th. 10 a. m. Sunday School. March 7th. 11 a. m. Morning Prayer Sermon Holy Communion. March 7th. 4.30 p. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. Cotton Growers Meet. In obedience to the call of the Presi dent of the County Cotton Growers As sociation, a representative body of farm ers and business men met in mass meet ing in the Court House on Monday. Partial reports from the different town ships indicate that there would be a general reduction of 20 to 25 per cent in cotton aci'eagc and the use of fertili zers. Tho following resolutions was unani mously addopted by the association: Whereas, it has been demonstrated that cotton to an amount that would materially increase the annual con sumption of the crop can be utilized in the manufacture of bags for the hand ling of an unlimited number of articles of Commerce, such as fertilizer, grits, rice, salt, grains, etc., taking the place of barrels and Burlaps, the latter which is imported from India at an immense animal outlay and that it would mean incalcuable good to the Southern cotton country. Resolved, That this Association re commends to the Royal Pag and Yarn Manufacturing Company of Charleston, S. C. and to all other Hag Manufactur ing Companies the use of cotton in their work, and that wo ask all wholesale shoppers in every department of com merce or trade to use hags made of cotton as a substitute for Burlaps or packages ami time *>c win give nib ton bag preference as far as practica ble, when making purchases. SPRING CATARRH. Changeable Weather Causes Disease.*" Breathe Hyomei ami Cure Catarrh. The changeable weather of Spring, with its warm days and cold nights, is responsible for a great increase in the number of cases of catarrh. It is now that Hyomei, the only guaranteed treat ment for catarrh that cures without stomach dosing, should he used in every home. For more than a century physicians have been sending persons suffering from catarrh to Egypt, Colorado, or Australia, where the pure, healing air would cure the disease. For one person who could take this trip, thousands have been compelled to stay at home and continue tneir daily toil. To these suf ferers who could not change their cli matic conditions, we oiler Hyomei, a method by which pure air impregnated with Nature's own remedies for the cure of catarrh, can be inhaled by every sufferer in his or her home. Breathed through the neat pocket in haler that comes with every outfit, its healing, volatile, antiseptic fragrance reaches the lungs and air passages as no stomach dosing possibly can do. It | gives immediate relief and makes last ing cures. The complete outfit, consisting of the inhaler, medicine dropper, and bottle of Hyomei, costs only one dollar, and extra hollies of Hvoinei. if needed, can be procured for fifty cents. Proof that the Hyomei treatment will do all that is claimed for it is found in the guarantee under which. The Laurcns Drug Co. sell it, an agree ment to pay back the price, if the pur chaser can say that Hyomei has not given satisfaction. Mrs. Dolph Knight of Enorce spent a few days last, week at her sister's, Mrs. Edd Bishop's. A Disastrous Calamity. It is a disastrous calamity, when you lose youi- health, because indigestion and constipation have sapped it away. Prompt relief can be had in Dr. King';; New Life Pills. They build up your di gestive organs, and cure headache, diz ziness, colic, constipation, etc. Guaran teed at Palmetto and Laurcns Drue, . Co. price 20 els. 39-5t 25 CENT COLUMN. FOR SALE?Fino Jorscj Cow with a calf l wo weeks old. For further in formation apply to .1. II. Sullivan, Laurcns, S. C. 80-lt \'< ITICE Hudgcns' < Hnnory will close this season's ginning May 15th, (let your cotton in before that time. 39?31 WANTED- To sell a fine Jack, age seven years, jet black with white tips, 14 1-2 hands high, thoroughbred Ton ne oo Jack, good foal getter, for price write B. 1'. Martin, Easlcy, S. C. 39-It FOR SALE- <'<>m cheap tor the cash call on us at Barksdale Stable. 30?It For Sale:-Two good mules with some age on them, cheap. Apply to ? [ F. M. or A. P. Fuller, Mountvillo, S. C. 35-41 Wanted :-You to know that I have a fine Spanish Jack stationed at Gray Court this season. Fee $10.00 D. D. Peden Gray Court, S. ('. 31-81. Carnegie Provides Annui ties for Professors. TWENTY-SIX TRUSTEES Professors of United States, Canada and New Poimdland to be Benefi ciaries-.-What the Securities Arc. New York, April 27. ? A gift of $10, 000,000 by Andrew Carnegie to provid annuities for college professors of V United States, Canada and New Found land who are unable to continue in ac tive service was announced today by Vice President Vanderlip of the City National Hank. The gift consists of United Stales Steel Corporation 5 per cent first mortgaged bonds. A corporation to be styled "The Car negie Foundation," will be organized to manage the funds, which applies to universities, colleges and technical schools regardless of race, sex, creed or color. State or colonial inst itutions are not included where it is preferred that their relations shall re main exclusively with the State. In stitutions requiring trusts, officers, faculty or students to belong to any special sect are also excluded. Each in stitution participating in the fund shall cast one vote for the trustees who hold office five years. Twenty-six presidents of leading universities, including Presi dents Craighead of Tulanc and Denny of Washington and Lee, are named as trustees. The present value of the be quest is $11,000,000. D. A. K. Chapter at Clinton*"Soclal and Personal News. Clinton, May 2nd.?Tho Musgrove Mill Chapter of the D. A. E. was or ganized on Friday afternoon l>y Mrs. John C. Davis. This Chapter will be composed of members from Clinton and I.aureus. Regent, Mrs. John C. Davis; Vice Regent, Mrs. Sallie Dun lap; Historian, Mrs. Jim Copeland of Laurens; Secretary, Mrs. William Bai ley; and Treasurer, Mrs. John Robert son. The next meeting will bo with Mrs. J. A. Bailey. The Friendly Dozen were invited by Mrs. A. V. Martin to meet at her pretty home on the College grounds one afternoon during the week past. In tho parlor and dining room lovely pink roses were used in profusion, At six .>.U?lr flin (riinpfn i<.n ,\?.;?.. I U4-n ., lunch of six courses. A most delightful afternoon was spent by tho Club. A large party of students, chape roned by Dr. and Mrs. Neville and Mrs. A. E. Spencer attended the Oratorical Contest in Greenwood on the 29th ult. Mr. Jack Clark represented tho P. C. of S. C. Mrs. Sallie Dunlap, Mrs. Ruf US Dim lap and Miss Alma Shell were guests of Mrs. John Robertson last week. Prof. A. E. Spencer spent last week in Columbia at the Educational Conven tion. Mrs. Jack Young asked her friends in from four to six on Friday afternoon to a rhyming contest. Each lady drew some package and was asked to com pose a verse on the enclosed article. Mrs. CJeorge Copeland was given an ex quisite salad howl for her verso on that useful article, a feather duster. These packages were carried home as memen tos of a "poetic" hour. Cakes ami strawberry ices were served in the din ing room, which was charming in deep red roses, and ribbons of the same shade were used to carry out the de signs on the table. In the hall and parlors pink and white roses wi re used. Mrs. Sherard and Mrs. Gilkcrson of Laurens were with Mrs. Edgar Owens from Wednesday until Friday evening. Mrs. J. D. Watts Stopped over a few hours with friends Tuesday on her way to Nashville. Mrs. W. J. Bailey, Misses Katharine Copeland, Addio Horton. Rosa Bailey, Connie Bailey. Katharine Bean and Mollie Mnnson will leave Wednesday for Spartanburg to attend the Music Festival. Mrs. 11. 1.. Seaife and children arc visiting Mrs. W. M. McCaslun. In Honor of Judfcc Bnrksdalc. The "Briars," Company "G" 3rd. S. C. Regiment, gave a dinner at the Now Bendella IIolol on Wednesday in honor of their old comrade Judge Allen Barks dale of Ruston La. Owing to thi-very threatening weath er not as many of his comrades were present g.H were expected and it is to be regretted that any had to misSSO pleas ant an occasion. There worcnboul 125 enrolled in the com pany and of that number there are now living about thirty live, Nine of those wore present at tin- dinner on Wednes day, as follows: B. W. Lanford, Allen Barksdnle, W. II. Hollams, J. B. Hig gins, Mel. I' loming, Manning Edwards, M. B. OwingSi A. Y. Thompson and O. (5. Thompson, Wash 1 lei Ton, servant of Thos. Barks dale,who fell at Chickaniauga was also present. Wash is one of the most re spectable negroes in tho county and the trustworthy character which caused hirn to be selected as a body servant, to a Confederate soldier remains with him still. He always finds time to meet with the "Briars." It is not surprising that we should have the crowd with US with.such a stock and such price., as we are naming. O. B. Simmons Co.