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FARM _&% Before You Buy or Sell any Kind ol Real Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. GARLINGTON & Co., Laurens, S. C. Mit?! tu WE AHE IN THE - School Book Business and Sell at State Prices Palmetto Drug Co Laurens, S. C. LAURENS, Q O.. WEDNESDAY SEPT. 20. 190S. FALL TERM COURT NOW IN SESSION. J udgcAlemininger of Char leston is Presiding. JOHN KVAN8~0U1LTY. The Case of the State Against Powell Baldwin and Others May be Called Tomorrow. The fall term of General Sessions Court was convened at 10 o'clock Mon day morning with Judge W. R. Mem minger of Charleston presiding. Solici tor Cooper, Stenographer Aull, Clerk v}N)lt and Sheriff Ouckett were at their nkipectivc places and the machinery of the Court was promptly put in motion. This is Judge Memminger's first ap pearance at the Laurens Court since his election to the bench last January. He has made a fine impression upon all connected with the Court and his decis ions and rulings are prompt and always clearly presented. Monday several appeal cases from Magistrate's Court were disposed of and in the afternoon John Evans was tried and found guilty of manslaughter with a recommendation to mercy. Ev ans killed another negro, Geo. Gilliland a few weeks ago in Dials township. Self defense was his plea. Yesterday three or four minor cases were tried. It was the expectation of the Solicitor to call the case of the State against Powell H. Baldwin and others accused of the murder of Abe McDaniel last April, in the afternoon, but he had to leave at noon. It is understood that the case will probably come up Thursday. Mr. W. R. Richey is representing the State in Mr. Cooper's absence. DEATH OF AN AGED LADY. Mrs. Julia Smith, Mother of Mr. A. J. Smith Died Sunday. Mrs. Julia F?rster Smith, aged 84 years, widow of the late Jas. F. Smith, a prominent minister in the Methodist Conference, died at her home in Spar tanburg at 4.30 o'clock Sunday after noon. Mrs. Smith was ill for about a year, but her mind continued perfectly clear to the end. She was a Miss Forster of Wilming ton, N. C. She is survived by four sons and two daughters. Her sons are Mr. A. J. Smith of Lisbon, this county; Dr. Charles F?rster Smith, professor in the University of Wisconsin; Prof. Landon F. Smith, of the Southwestern University of Texas; Robt. D. Smith, a successful merchant of Newberry; Dr. James Perrin Smith of the Leland Stanford University of California; while her daughters are Mrs. S. M. Hawkins of Spartanburg and Mrs. C. W. Miller, of Social Circle, Ga. The funeral was held Monday after noon at 4.30 o'clock at Central Metho dist Church, Spartanburg. A large crowd of friends of the deceased and the members of her family were pres ent. The services were" conducted by Bishop W. W. Duncan and Rev. E. O. Watson, both of whom were her per sonal friends. The interment was at Oakwood Cemetery. GOOD CITIZEN PASSES AWAY. Mr. B. E. Leonard of Youngs Died at His Home Saturday Night. Mr. Ben E. Leonard, one of the most successful farmers and substantial citi zens of the county, died Saturday night at his home in Youngs Township. He had not been well in several months, not since the death of his wife in April, but he did not become seriously ill un til about ten days before his death. The funeral and burial services were held at New Harmony Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, being con ducted by the Rev. D. P. Boyd. Mr. Leonard was a native of Spar tanburg county. He moved to I^aurens and settled in Youngs 24 years ago. His wife was a Miss Stewart, sister of Mr. Haste Stewart, of this city. Four children survive, Messr. Claude and Ryan and Misses I,ora and Bessie. Notice. The Laurens Roller Mill will shut down grinding wheat after Oct. 25, cx bept in forty to fifty bushel lots. Please order over phone and be sure you get Laurens Roller Mill. Yours truly, 7?2t Laurens Roller MIll. The Price of Cotton. The price of cotton yesterday and for the past several days was ten cents for short staples, eleven and a half cents for Florodora and other long staple varieties. About 575 bales were sold here last Saturday, the largest single day's receipts off the wagons in the his tory of the Laurens market, so it is claimed by those who know. Judge Garrett Dies in Texas. Houston, Texas, Sept. 15.- Judge C. C. Garrett, who resigned last week as chief justice of the first district court of appeals at Galveston, died early today at his home in Brenham, agec 59. He was former law partner of Justice Se?h Sheppard, chief justice of the District of Columbia. The abovo announcement is of inter est to many Laurens people as the de ceased, who was a son of 0. H. P. Gar rett, was probably born in this county. He was a relative of Mr. W. H. Gar rett of this city whom he visited on two or three occasions. He also has a sister in the county, Mrs. Jerry Martin, of Youngs township and other relatives throughout this section. His father moved to Texas from this county in H850. Judge Garrett was educated at the ^University of Virginia. He enjoyed a *V?vrgc measure of success in his profes k ^before being elevated to a Ju<?g*> E?.-a\"" S mim PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Mr. E. P. Minter spent Sunday and Monday at Sedalia. Mrs. S. L. Friorson has returned from a visit to Spartanburg. Col. J. C. Boyd was in the city yes terday from Greenville. Miss Olinthia Jones will attend Con verse College this session. Mr. Rhett Ried has accepted a sales man's position with Mr. R. W. Willis. Mrs. T. C. Lucas and Mrs. Powell of Cheraw are visiting Mrs. W. E. Lucas. Miss Mary Singleton of Acton is vis iting Miss Mame Ferguson. Mr. P. G. Harris is spending this week at Jonesboro, N. C, with home folk. Miss Mazie Little is visiting her friend, Mrs. R. S, Thompson, in Aug usta. Miss Mary Todd leaves in a few days for the Presbyterian College for Wo men in Columbia. Mrs. M. A. Bray and little daughter, Miss Margaret Bray, return to Char lotte today. Mrs. Sluder and Mrs. Barnard of Aaheville are the guests of Mrs. W. H. Martin. Miss Josie Minter has gone to Se dalia for a two weeks visit to Mr. J. E. Minter. Capt. A. P. Pifer of Newberry spent Sunday in the city with Mr. C. D. Barksdale. Mr. Joseph G. Sullivan was in the city yesterday on his way to WolTord College. Messrs. Wm. D. and Thomaa Q. Sullivan were in the city Saturday from Tumbling Shoals. Rev. M. C. Compton is at Clifton this week, assisting in a series of re vival meetings. Dr. W. H. Dial accompanied the Lau rens contingent leaving for Wofford and Winthrop yesterday afternoon. Miss Willou Gray left Monday for Vanderbilt University, where she will take a post graduate course. Messrs. Guy and Luther Stone have gone to Atlanta to accept positions in one of the Inrge furniture factories. Mrs. D. L. Haddon returned to Ab beville yesterday afternoon, after a week's visit to her sister, Mrs. M. W. Hook. Miss Laurie Gray, daughter of Mr. R. L. Gray of Gray Court, has entered the Randolph-Macon College at Dan ville, Va. Mrs. H. G. Simmons has returned to Charleston, having spent the past three months with her daughter, Mrs. S. L. Saxon. Misses Lucile White of Owings Sta tion, Eula and Bessie Cheek of Gray Court, Ada Hughes of Jachin and Ada Nash of Merna left yesterday for Lime stone College. Hon. B. A. Morgan and Mr. J. B. Park of Greenville and Mr. J. N. Mor gan of Central while in the city on Friday were the guests of Mr. Downs C. Barksdale. Mr. James Wham went to Woodruff yesterday to see his brother, who has been sick for several weeks. Mr. P. B. Bailey carried his daugh ter, Miss Lillie May Bailey, up to Limestone College, Tuesday. Rev. Robert Adams of the First Pres byterian Church, after a two weeks' vacation spent at Eagle Nest, near Waynesville, N. C, has returned and will preach next Sunday morning. Rev. Geo. M. Sexton has returned from Spartanburg county. He will leave in a few days for the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, IiOuis ville, Ky., to resume his studies. Misses Lalla May Dial, Donie Counts, Annie and Edna Sitgreaves, Mary Bell Babb and Josephine Fuller returned to Winthrop College yesterday afternoon, accompanied by Misses Olie Adams, Nellie Miller, Elizabeth Shell, Hamp and Mamie Tolbert, aud Ina Little. Mr. Ben F. Roper returned to Tex arkana, Texas, on Monday. He and his family spent the summer in the county with relatives. Mrs. Roper and little daughter will follow in a few weeks. A Naval Ball will be given to-night by the South Carolina Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy, at the St. John Hotel, Charleston. Mid shipman Haskell Dial, class '07, is a member of the South Carolina con tingent. Instead of the regular services at the Second Baptist Church Sunday evening the large congregation had the very Sreat pleasure of hearing a splendid ad ress by Prof. Gus W. Cunningham on "The Significance of Life" or as he termed ?t a "Common Sense Talk on Life." Mr. J. Wade Anderson has received a letter from his son, Mr. Richard Ander son, who is located at Zacapa, Central America, stating that he and his wife have just recovered from an attack of yellow fever. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson went to Central America several months ago, where they are engaged in mis sionary work. Mr. and Mrs. Conway G. Anderson, who are also at Zacapa were in a quarantined district as it hap pened and have escaped the fever so far. MERCHAl^lJEWS Mens Talcum 12 c. box or 2 boxes for 25 cts. O, B. Simmons Co. Your dollar will earn dividends if you trade with Davis, Roper & Co. A great show of An tings and Flan neletta 5 to lOcts. O. B. Simmons Co. Buy a changeable silk Suit $1.00 kind for 75c at Davis, Roper & Co. 38 inch Sea Island 5cts. O. B. Simmonf Co. We have the beat values that can be hadtn valuable foot wear. Davis, Roper Outings and Flannelettes 5c to 10c Our line of English Satin Quilts is the Latest Our Price Is low WE RAISE OUR As we salute our hundreds of customers with our Fall Announce ment. Let us say we may not, like Uncle Sam, be able to knock out everything that faces us, indeed we don't claim to have a monopoly of all the good things, but we have no fear of contradic tion when we say that no customer who comes to our store seeking a complete and strictly up to date line of Dry Goods, Millinery and Shoes, shall be disappointed. With 25 years of experience we know what bargains are and where to find them. We have spent a great deal of time in the great centres of style, selecting only the best and with plenty of cash have gotten the very lowest prices. We cordially invite every body to come and look through if your object is nothing more than to get posted on all the new goods. 38 1-2 inch Sea Island 5c New Dress Styles in Calico 3 l-2c Sec our line Shirtwaist Silks 48c, 50c, 75c $1.00 |T Mennen's 25c Talcum Powder 12c box, 2 boxes 25c Ladies, Read this list of stylish Dress Goods. English Drabette, per yard #i-?S(> English Broad cloth, chifTon finish, per yard 1.00 French Soiles, per yard .75 French Serges, silk finish, per yard ?<> English Serges, 44 inches wide, per yard .50 German Henriettas, s?k finish, per yard [.00 Silk and lvolines, Pannamas and Crepe DeChine 1.00--1.25 All wool Cheviots, per yard .40 Elegant Dress Goods Cheviots, per yard .25 Splendid Dress Flannels, per .yard .25 Silk Values Guaranteed Chiffon, 36111. Black Taffeta $ 1.00 and $1.25 Guaranteed 36 inch Taffeta Silks, per yard Colored Shirtwaist Suit Taffeta Silk, 36 inch Handsome Shirtwaist Suit Taffeta Silk, cannot be matched, only Pretty all Silk Shirtwaist Silks .87 1-2 1.00 ?5? .48 Our Housefurnishing Department Has received special attention and we invite the trade to see Our White Quilts at 69c, #1, $1.50, #2, $3 and ?3.50. Our great line of Blankets at 75c to $5.50. Our grand Hue Table Linens at 25c, 40c, 50c, to #1.25 Our big line ready made Sheets, 50c to 75c. Our Hue of Pillow Cases at 10c and 15c. Our line of 10-4 Sheetings at 19c and up. Our line of Fine Comforts at $2.00 to $4.00. A Strong Notion Stock The best guaranteed Kid Gloves at $1.00. The greatest Kid Glove on the market for the price. 75c A full line of Cashmere and Jersey (Moves, 10c to 50c All Linen hemstitched Handkerchiefs 5c, 10c 15c, 25c Ladies' and Children's Cambric Handkerchiefs, icto 10c Ladies' Belts, in the newest styles, 15c 25c to 50c Ladies' Fancy Collars, 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c, $1.00 to #2.50 A Great Line of New Trimmings to match everything in Dress Goods. Bring us your Feet When you need SHOES. We have bought "The Hub's" large Shoe stock at a big discount and we will unload them at prices that cannot be met. This line contains many of the best makes. Sec them early, before sizes are broken. Our Regular Lines of Shoes arc the strongest we ever carried. Kippcndorf-Dittinan Co.'s fine Shoes for Ladies, G. H. Gerbcr's High Grade Children's Shoes, the wcllknown Bay State line for men. All of these are the best that money can buy, and every pair is sold under a guarantee. We also carry a great line of staple Shoes for Ladies from 50c to #2.00; in Children's Shoes from 25c to $1.00; in Men's Shoes from #1.00 to #2.00. Ladies will find every convenience at our big store and we cordially invite them to feel at home with us whether they are buyers or not. 0. B. Simmons Co. The Big: Dry Goods Store. N. B. Look out for Announcement of our big Fall Millinery Opening. We are going to have the greatest show of Pattern Hats you ever saw. Hiss Fretwell of Baltimore, is again at the head of this department, and is assisted by Mrs. Thomas Downey and Miss Hattie Boulware. LUCAS-MILLIKEN CASE IS ARGUED. Arguments Were Made at Ashcvilic Before Judge Prltchard-Who Reserved His Decision. Asheviile, N. C, Sept. 16. ?Argu ment was concluded before Judge Pritchard this nfternoon in the United States Circuit Court on the rule to show cause why W. E. Lucas, president and treasurer of the Laurens, S. C., Cotton Mills, should not be enjoined from fur ther proceedings in the State Courts of South Carolina against Deering Milliken & Co, of New York, and also why the present board of directors of the cotton mill should not be removed. Although Judge Pritchard did not formally deliver his decision, he plainly stated that he was of the opinion that the complainants are in no danger of suffering irreparable injury at the hands of the present management, and that if injured they should seek relief upon legal and not equitable grounds. A decision along these lines, refusing to remove the present board of directors, will probably be delivered in a few days. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the coun ty Board of Commissioners of Laurens county is now open to bids for the man agement of the county Poor House and farm for the ensuing year on either of the following plans:? 1st. For matron or manager to hove charge of the Poor House on salary, said manager to employ all help neces sary for care of inmates out of said sal ary: County to furnish necessary sup plies and to have management of the farm. 2nd. For a superintendent to have charge of both Poor House and farm on the above basis, county to furnish neces sary farm labor. 3rd. Propositions will also be received for contract under tho present system of management, viz: Contractor to furnish all supplies ctc.Cexcept clothing medical attention and burial expenses, and to have use of the farm for agri cultural purposes, except land usually reserved for county use, with such ad ditional allowance per capita as may be agreed upon. All bids to be aecomnan lediby a cash deposit of fifteen dollars as a guarantee of good faith, bids to be sealed and left with county clerk by Monday the 2nd, day of October :.ext. Bidders must give their age &nd num ber in family. Suitable bond required. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. 11. 13. HUMHEKT, Sup. L. C. Sept. 18, 190T). THE FIRST LYCEUM ATTRACTION. Frank Dixon Will Lecture at the Lau rens Mill Auditorium, Sept. 30. Under the auspices of the Laurens Mills management the first of a series of lectures and other attractions to be given during the fall and winter will be a lecture by Frank Dixon, the brilliant and eloquent orator. Mr. Dixon will ap pear at the Laurens Mills school audi torium on Saturday evening, Septem ber 80th. Frank Dixon is the youngest of tho famous group of preacher-orators, fa ther and three sons, who have gained national and international reputations, Previous to 1902 ho greatly distingu ished himself as a pulpit orator, being pastor ot churches in California. West Virginia and Connecticut for 14 years. He has been lecturing constantly for the past three years. He is a brother of Thomas Dixon, Jr., author of "Leop ard's Spots," "The Clansman" etc. Competent critics say he is stronger than either of his brotners. Dr. Potent, President of Furman University, says this of Frank Dixon: "He has action, voice, language, logic, passion, lire, pathos, and, deeper than all, a noble moral earnestness for the highest things. He has insight and sees into the heart of things. He is a patient student and careful in his analysis of his theme, and so simple, so direct, so captivating in his style, his audience grasps in a moment the results of his months of careful toil." "He is a great success."- Dr. Len. G. Broughton of Atlanta. Secure a season ticket and hear this matchless platform lecturer at the Mill Auditorium, Saturday evening Sep tember ItOth, ?leasc Released on Bail, Senator Eugene Blcase who killed Joe Ben Coleman at Saluda Sept. 8 was granted bail in the sum of $3,000 by As sociate Justice Gary at Abbeville Mon day. 25-CENT COLUMN. Big stock of Calla Lillv patent flour and second patent Hour fresh from the mills. Cheap. J. H. Sullivan. WANTED:- The farmers in Laurens County to know that I will pay a pre mium on Floradora cotton. M. L. COPELAND, Buyer for Laurens and Watts Cotton Mills. 5 td I want to call the attention to all who want a very line grade of patent Hour, "Henry Clay" at a little more than price of ordinary patent. Try a sack. J. H. Sullivan. FOB SALE Parsonage property, (Methodist ) consisting of lands and iiii provements. located at Clinton, is offer ed for sale, public outerv. 11 o'clock, Saturday, Oct. 7. 'V. E. Nash, for Committee. , 21, Largo stock of heavy pieced bagging, new and rebundled ties cheap. J. H. Sullivan. REWARD.?A reward of One Hundred Dollars is hereby offered for the arrest, with evidence to convict, of the party or parties who fired the barn of Mr I Li, Milam on the night of Aug. 27th, 1905. Carolina Mutual Fire Insurance Co, 6 21 Now is the time to fatten your hog I have feed ?rice meal, rice flour, bran and shorts and corn. Prices right. J. H. Sullivan. WANTED:?To sell milch cows and beef cattle. J, D. M, SlIAW Cole Point, S. ('. V :;i Large stock of Indian Territory Red Rust Proof Sued Oats, Feed Oats. Rye and Barley. J. M. Sullivan. NOTICE: I hereby warn all persons not to trespass by hunting or other wise in any way oh my place, also the Dry Fork place, both near Waterloo. Persons 80 trespassing are liable to law and will be prosecuted if caught, J, J. Dendy. 7 lit SPECIAL:?Now is tho time to tee ' my fall and winter samples for your I tailor made suits or odd pants. I E. J. Dancy, Tailor. 7-3t Laurens, S. C. . NEGRO LYNCHED NEAR HONEA PATH Had Out Young White Man's Throat. COHONKirs INQUEST. Jury Returned Verdict Thai Pcndlcton Came to His Death :il Hands of Parties Unknown. Hone a Path, Sept. 17th.?About three miles bolow hero in Abbeville county this afternoon just ln-fore sun set Sam and Jim Moore, two white men, got into a difficulty with Allen Pondloton and another negro. A fight followed in which Jim Mooro was cut and killed bj Pondloton. Pendleton escaped and was captured by a crowd about half a mile below here. He was carried back to the scene of the killing and shot by about a dozen men. Messrs. C. E. Harper, John F. Mon roe and Magistrate Ashley arrived on the scene and tried to prevent the lynching. The negro was kept till 10.2? before be was lynched. Most of the parties engaged in tho lynching were recognized by a considerable number who were present and not engaged in the affair. The crowd was dispersed and though the negroes are greatly excited no fur ther trouble is feared. * * * At the inquest which was hold Mon day the jury returned a verdict to the j clfect that the negro came to Iiis death at the hands of parlies unknown to them. This was done in the face of the testimony <>f ;,], isrs. Harper, Mon roe and other substantial citizens of Honea Path who wert- present and re cognized the men who participated in the killing of Pondloton. It now appears that the SO called lynching was a foul, brutal murder. ~ Jim Moore, the young white man, who was killed by the nogro seem:; to have been drinking ami attacked the -negro first. According to published accounts Moore was beating the negro in tho face with tho hut I end of a whip when Pondloton drew his knife and cut Moore's throat from ear lo ear. Evidently the authorities ate not sat isfied with the action of the jury re j turning a blank verdict an.I there may he further dcvelopemonts in the affair. Acting on telegraphic instructions from Governor Hoywnrd, Solicitor Cooper left his post herein tho Court yester day afternoon ami wen! to the scene of tho late trouble, where lie will proceed to make a thorough investigation. "Now good digest ion waits on appe tite, and health on both." If it clooscn't, try Burdock Blood Bit ters. Death of Mrs. B. R. Martin. The friends everywhere of . Mrs. Delia Martin, widow of the late Dr. B. E. Martin, will regret to hoar of her death which occurred at I o'clock Tues day morning at a hospital in Spartan burg. She had boon seriously ill for several weeks. Hor remains will b6 brought here this afternoon and the interment will take place ai tho City Cemetery immediately after the arrival of the Spartanburg train. Mrs. Martin was about ">l years old and leaves one son and three dnughtors. She was a sister of Mrs. C. M. Moyd, with whom she had resided since tho first of January in Spartanburg, and Mrs. P. L, Bramblottof Princeton, Mrs. Van Robertson of Waterloo, Mrs. Belle Pooro of Williamston and Mr. William Anderson of Ninety ,si\. No need lo fear sudden attacks of cholera infantum, dysent? rj diarrhoea, summer complaint of any sorl if von have Dr. Fawler's Extract of Wild Strawherry in the medicine chest. Death of a Lady. CKOSS HIM., Sept. 19th. Miss Sara Austin died at her home near Cross Hill. Friday, tho 15th inst., and was buried at the Liberty Springs ceme tery. She was a yoUlig lady of many noble qualities of mind and heart. A large concourso of relatives and friends attended the burial. Tho service was conduct ad by tho pastor, tho Bov. Jas. Bradley. W. L. Boyd, i.aurcii!, S. C. Who sell.-; the I.. X- M. Taint, say to every tax payer that Lhey need to paint only once in in lo In sear.-' with L & M. Paint. It wears ami covers like gold, and it's made to last, 6-2fc Mr. D'Arcj Ornj lo Wed. This morning at lit o'clock, Miss Her tha Anderson and Mr. D'Arcy Cray will bo united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Ceo. ?W. Anderson of Willlnmstoii. The wedding will he a homo affair. Mr. Cray is a brother of Mr. W. D. Cray, wh? wcn( over to Williamston yesterday afternoon to be present at the wedding this morning. The Slate I air. Beginning Tuesday morning, October 24, the thirty-seventh annual display of the State Agricultural and Mechani cal Society of Solith Carolina will bo held in Columbia, closing Kridaj evening October, 27. Have Von Registered? Ill tho event, of atl election on tho "Dispensary" or "No |)i iponsary," and The Advertiser is assured that the election i.-. practionllj a cortalnty now. every voter no doubl expects to participate in it ca8t his vote for or against tho proposition. To do this ;< will be necessary to have a registration ticket and your tax receipt, There i tration board moots eery first Mon day. The first Monday in October may be your last opportunity to register befr.ro tho election. It will bo well enough to bo prepared.