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FARM J? Before You Buy or Sell any Kind ol Real Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. Garlington & Co., . Laurens, S- C. WE ARE IN THE School Book Business and Sell at State Prices Palmetto Drug Co Laurens, S. C. VOL. X.X.L PHYSICIANS HOLD ANNUALMEETING. Laurens County Medical Society Reorganized. ADDRESS HY DU. MAYER Under the Reorganization the County Society Becomes a Component Part of the State Medical Association. The Lnurens County Medical Society held its annual meeting in this city on Monday. Dr. Job J. Boozer, president of the Society, presided. There were present for the meeting about twenty physicians. Two sessions were held in order to have Dr. Mayer of Newberry present at the meeting in the afternoon. The morning session was devoted to gen eral business and the report of cases. The election of officers for the ensu ing year followed, resulting in the se lection of the following: Dr. J. H. Miller, president; Dr. W. H. Dial, 1st vice president; Dr. S. F. Blakely, 2nd vice president; Dr. A. J. Christopher, treasurer; Dr. Rolfe Hughes, recording secretary; Dr. W. D. Ferguson, Dr. J. H. Teague and Dr. T. L. W. Bailey, standing committee on ethics. Dr. Isa dore Schaver and Dr. Bailey will read papers of their own selection at the January meeting. The afternoon session was given over to the reorganization of the Society by Dr. O. B. Mayer of Newberry, coun cillor, for this district, and his practical address before the Society. As reor ganized the Laurens Medical Society becomes a component part of the State Medical Association. The out of town physicians present were: Drs. S. F. Blakely of Ora, J. Q, Wilbur and J. L. Fennetl of Waterloo, E. W. Pinson, B. Noffz and J. H. Miller of Cross Hill, J. W. Beason of Gray Court, C. D. East of Goldville,. E. F. Taylor of Renno, Bailey and Young of Clinton, C. A. Saxon of Huntington. Thanksgiving Day. Tomorrow being Thanksgiving the day will be observed in the usual way in Laurens. All the merchants have agreed to close their places of business and at 11 o'clock, a. m., union services will be held at the First Presbyterian church, sermon by Rev. M. W. Hook, pastor of the First Methodist church. Collection for the orphanages. Tomorrow night the Baptists will hold their usual Thanksgiving service at the First Baptist church and the collection will be for Connie Maxwell orphanage. Valuable Farm Sold. It is understood that Mr. A. H. Shell has sold his farm, located 3 miles west of this city, to Mr. D. A. Davis for the sum of $14,000.00. It is also understood that Mr. Davis made the purchase for his brother, who lives in Union county and who will move here and reside upon it. The papers have not yet been pre pared. Prof. J. A. Holmes was in the city a few days last week on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Kate Holmes, and other relatives. Prof. Holmes arrived in America last week, after spending sev eral months in Germany, and after a short stay in South Carolina has returned to his home in St. Louis. His wife and children have been the guests of rela tives here for some weeks. R. B. RIVES, Honea Path, S. C, has an up-to-date Funeral Car, and car ries a full line of Coffins, Caskets and Furniture. Parker Dunlap, who has had several years' experience in the Undertaking business, will give you prompt service night or day. 17-4t 25-CENT COLUMN. NOTICE- All parties indebted to me can settle with Mrs. Godfrey, J. W. Donnon, Esq. or W. B. Sloan. (Dr.) B. F. Godfrey, Laurens, S. C. 16-4t FOR SALE?Thirty-four acres land and six room dwelling on Academy street, Cross^Hill; price $1,800. Address Lock box 13, Cross Hill, S. C. 16-4t NOTICE-I have on hand plenty of pieced bagging, new and rebundled ties; also, lot of Red Rust Proof seed oats. J. H. Sullivan, Laurens, S. C. 17-lt WANTED?Good Cow, fresh in milk. M. L. Copeland, Laurens, S. C. 17-tf LOST?In or near Peoples Loan and Exchange Bank building, a Ten Dollar bill. Finder will please return to D. M. Sanders, R. P. D. 2, Laurens, S. C. and get reward. 17-lt Notice of Election. STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Laurens. Office of County Supervisor. By H. B. Humbert, County Supervisor of Laurens County. Whereas, a petition has been fded in my office purporting to be signed by one-fourth of the qualified voters of Laurens County asking for an election under and according to the provisions of Act No. 276, approved the 25th day of February A. D. 1904, entitled "An Act to Amend Section 7 of An Act Entitled An Act to Provide for the Election of the State Board of Control, and to fur ther Regulate the Sale, Use, Consump tion, Transportation and Disposition of Intoxicating and Alcoholic Liquors or Liquids in this State, and Prescribe Further Penalties for Violation of the Dispensary Laws, and to Police the Same" Approved March 6th, 1896, found on pages 485, 486 and 487 of the Acts of 1904. upon the question of "Dispensary or "No Dispensary"; and Whereas, upon a canvass of the said petition I have found that the said pe tition does contain the signatures of one-fourth of the qualified voters of said County of Laurens, Now, therefore I, II. B. Humbert, Supervisor of Laurens County, South Carolina, by virtuo of the authority in me vested by the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly already cited, do hereby order an election to be huld according to law in said County of Laurens, South Carolina, upon the question of "Dispensary" or "No Dis Sensary" on the second Tuesday of anuaiy, being the 9th day of the month, A. D. 1906, the said election to be held and conducted according to the laws governing other Special Elections. Made and dated at Laurens, South Carolina, the 27th day of November, A. D. 1905. [U sj H. B. HUMBERT, Supervisor of Laurens County. J. P. Mock, Clerk. 17- 4t. PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Miss Mazie Little of Clinton visited her patens Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Crisp of Mount ville were in the city Friday afternoon. Mr. R. F. Jones spent Friday with Mr. R. T. Dunlap. Mr. L. S. Bolt of Alma was in town Friday. Mr. W. W. Wnsson of Friendship was in town Thursday, selling cotton. Miss.EvA Martin of Cross Hill was in the city Saturday. Mr. N. B. Wood was in the city Fri day from Mt. Bethel. Misa Hattic Rowley of Greenville vis ited Miss Lila Hart this week. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Taylor of Dials were in the city Monday. Dr. C. D, East of Renno was in town Monday. Mr. J. K. Vance of Newberry spent Sunday in the city. If you have something to sell why not try a want ad in The Advertiser? Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Grumbles of Youngs were in the city Monday. Mr. W. G. Henderson was in town Monday from Youngs township. Mr. George C. Hopkins of Hopewell spent Monday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Swygert are spending Thanksgiving at Ninety Six. Next Monday is Salesday for Decem ber. Price of cotton yesterday ranged from 11 to 11.35 cents. Mr. Herbert Allen of Princeton and Miss Mary Allen of Barksdale spent yesterday in the city. Miss Blanche Simmons of Greenwood came over yesterday to be with rela tives here through Thanksgiving. Miss Olivia Ingram left Tuesday for Manning, where she will spend Thanks giving. The Horace K. Turner Art Exhibit can be seen at the City School Audito rium, Dec. 6, 7, 8 and 9. Mr. Marvin Franks of Charleston is spending a few day3 in the city with relatives. Mr. Marvin Medlock and Miss Madge Medlock of Merna were in the city Monday. Montauk Ladies Quartette at Mill School Auditorium, Saturday night, Dec. 9th. Miss Jennie Charles of Greenville was the gu*-st during the past week of Miss Adams. A treat is promised those who attend Dr. Scherer s lecture at the Opera House, Friday night, December 8. Miss Margaret Miller of the Horse Creek School will spend Thanksgiving in the city. Mr. B. J. Dobbins, Superintendent of the Appalachee Cotton Mill visited rel atives in the city during the past week. Miss Mame Ferguson was the guest of Mrs. F. Z. Wilson, in Newberry, last week. Mrs. Grey Ellisor, of Newberry, was the guest of friends in Laurens last week. Mr. R. G. Franks went to Charleston Friday for the funeral of his sister-in law, Mrs. IL M. Franks. Supt. Nash is visiting some of the schools in Cross Hill Township this week. Messrs. I. T. Balentinc and "Tack" Dendy were omitted in the list of those who went from here to Oklahoma last week. Dr. R. A. Child, financial agent of Wofford College, preached at the First Methodist Church Sunday morning and evening. Misses Rosa Davenport and Blanche Campbell, of Greenville, are spending the week with their aunt, Mrs. C. L. Poole. Mr. Englesby, secretary and treas urer of the Appalachee Cotton Mill at Greers, was the guest of Mr. J. L. Langston Friday and Saturday. The Montauk Ladies Quartette, Sat urday evening, December 9th, is the next number to be given at the Lau rens Mill school auditorium. Mrs. Clarence Hix has gone to Green wood to join her husband, who is con nected with the electric lighting plant in that city. Rev. J. D. Pitts, Rev. E. C. Watson, Rev. M. C. Compton and Mr. C. B. Bobo will attend the State Baptist Convention, which opens in Columbia Friday night. Misses Clara and Lizzie Switzer, Blanche Shell, Margaret Barksdale, and Messrs. John and Tom Switzer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Byrd. Rev. J. T. Taylor of Wares Shoals has accepted calls from Enoree, Cedar Shoals and Bathabara Baptist Churches for the ensuing year. He has been the Sastor of Cedar Shoals and Bathabara uring the past year. No Mail on Rural Route for Thursday. Thursday being Thanksgiving Day there will be no mail service on the Rural Routes for that day. Sunday hours will be observed at the post office. Meeting Postponed. The special meeting called by Camp No. 98, W. 0. W. for Thursday night has been postponed on account Thanks giving church services, until Thursday night, Dec. 7. IROU.I COMRDY CO., DEC. FIRST Ed. DcGroote, The Scar, and the Young Sport. During the time Ed. DeGroote, the French champion, was training for his third fight with Billy West, the noted English boxer, at Liverpool, England, in the fall of 1900, a very young sport ing man chanced to visit his training quarters one day whil^ DeOronte and one of his sparring partm-n? were hard at work. After the l>out the youth wandered over to where the Frenchman was being rubbed down and remarked vacuously: "I see you have a fresh scar on your left temple." Ed. made no reply, and the other repeated: "I see you nave a fresh scar on your fore head." Again receiving no reply, he once more repeated his idiotic remark. DeGroote finally turned wearily to him at last, and said: "Son; you know the scar is there, because you've seen it; But I'd know I had a fool talking to me even if I was looking the other way." Seats on sale at Laurens Drug Co. PASSENGERS HAD NARROW ESCAPE. Augusta Train Met With Peculiar Acci dent While Here Last Thursday? One Passenger Injured. Quite a singular accident befell pas senger train No. 1 on the Charleston & Western Carolina road while here Thursday afternoon. The train was bound for Spartanburg and before com ing into the station a stop was made at the chute for coal. After coaling the train pulled up slowly and had gone about 140 feet when the big coaling apron, carrying a ton of coal and weighing several hundred pounds in it self, in some inexplicable manner be came detached and crashed into the top of the colored and white coaches, spill ing a quantity of coal in the latter and injuring one of the passengers, 11. W. Solsbee of North Carolina. He was struck on the head by a lump of coal. The local railway physician, Dr. R. E. Hughes, who attended the man, found only a slight cut, which he dressed. Among the passengers aboard were: J. H. Wharton, railroad commissioner, Col. R. W. Hunt, division passenger agent of the Southern, J. J. Dendy and Guy S. Garrett of Laurens. Together with several other ? passengers they were standing or sitting at the front in the smoking compartment of tho coach when it was struck and the entire ton of coal came through. Luckily most of it fell in the aisle and all escaped ex cept Mr. Solsbee, though some wore struck on the arm and hand. Considerable damage was done both coaches. The train was held here a lit tle over the limit in order to allow the injured passenger to have medical at tention before proceeding on his jour ney. Preached Special Sermon. Rev. J.B. Parrott of Clinton preached a special sermon for tho members of Laurens Council No. 24, Jr. 0. U. A. M., Sunday afternoon at the Second Methodist Church. The Lau rens Council attended the service in a body, wearing lodge regalia for public occasions. Mr. Parrott's theme was particularly appropriate and his discourse was en joyed. A special and very pleasant musical program was also rendered. Stone?Flimm. Miss Rosa Stone, daughter of Mr. William Stone, and Mr. W L. Flimm of Greenwood were married Sunday af ternoon at Watts Mills by the Rev. M. C. Compton. In the Realm of Society. The members of the Fortnightly So cial Club were beautifully entertained by Mrs. Jesse H. Teague Tuesday af ternoon. Sixteen members of the club enjoyed an interesting game of "Na tions" and a delightful course of re freshments. Mrs. Teague's home has been open to the various clubs of the city at a number of charming affairs this year, and her entertainment of Tuesday was, as usual, in every way a success. In honor of her house guests, Misses Pearlcand Grace Barton, of Greenville, and Misst Jennie Hostiek, of Spartan burg, Miss Lillian Irby was hostess Thursday evening at a large and bril liant reception. The reception rooms of the Irby home were ablaze with lights and most effectively decorated with quantities of magnificent chrysan themums and autumn leaves. The re sult was beautiful and artistic to an unusual degree. Salads, ices and other tempting refreshments were served, Mesdames It. Fleming Jones and J. E. Clary presiding at the punch bowl. Tho German Club gave one of its pleasant dances Tuesday evening in honor of three charming young ladies who are visiting in the city, Misses Lottie and Ada Slorah, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Miss Dorothy Oakman, of Pittsheld, Mass. The evening was greatly enjoyed by a large crowd of dancers. L. & M Paint. Lead and Zinc. Wears 10 or 15 years. Saves paint bills. L. & M. costs about $1.20 per gallon. W. L. Boyd, Laurens, S. C. t4?13t. ANDERSON VOTES OUT DISPENSARY. Another Big County Rejects the System by a Vote of Two to One. Andhrson, Nov. 25.? By a vote of practically 2 to 1 the dispensary was rejected in Anderson county in today'o election. The total vote will not ex coed 2,000. The rains prevalent through out the county helped to keep the vot ers at home, and the returns from the remote districts are slow in coming in. The boxes reported, including all the large precincts in the county give a to tal vote of 4'3'\ for and 821 against the dispensary. The vote in Anderson gave the dis pensary the hardest blow it has yet re ceived under the operation of the Brice law. The dispensary in that city is the most important one in the State with the possible exception of Window's place at Sumter. Violation of Contract. Deputy Sheriff Sullivan went to Spar enburg Saturday afternoon for For tune Austin, colored, who is wanted by John W. ltopp of Old Town, Newberry county, for violation of contract. The just as cheap as Ours are not as good as Ours The just as good as Ours are not as cheap as Ours Thanksgiving Shoes that you can be Thankful you Bought NOTICE! On Nov. the 30tn Uncle Sam's Big: Family will Dine It is not our business to attend to the dressing of the Turkey, but it is our business to attend to the Dressing of every man, woman and child in Laurens County. We've something for each and every one. Come and make your selection, you will be thank ful if you do, your pocket-book will have a thankful look, and so will we. Always buy here and be pleased every time. For the Gentlemen. In this department we have the very latest effects to show you, such as Schloss Brothers' clothes, the best for the money and the most stylish?more than satisfac tion fivers. We have Shoes also for you? Shoes for every day wear $1.00 to #3.50; for dress wear $1.50 to $5.00. Get a pair and you will always come to us for ?Shoes. Your feet will look and feel right when we get through with them. We've got the Furnishings you need also. Collars, Cravats, Un derwear, Shirts, Etc. You won't feel well dressed until you get on one of our outfits of stylish wear. Now you'll be all right when you top off with one of our stylish Hats. Put on one and complete the dress. For the Children We have Suits, Overcoats, Cloaks, ?Shoes, Black Cat Hosiery and other kinds. A stylish and complete outfit for each. DeSlGNEO SchxxxssBroo nn*Ck>tho?Mok?r For the Ladies The ladies who buy their Dress Goods, Millinery, Etc., here may rest assured that they are getting the latest in style, weave and cut. We call your attention to the following: 52 inch Broadcloth, the best quality to he had for $i.<xx 36 inch Black Taffetta Silk, the kind thai others charge a dol lar for, only 89c. 36 inch Black Taffetta Silk, the $1.25 kind, our price $1.00. Cheviots, in black and colors, none better for the price, 50c. The American Lady Corset, the one they all like, $1.00. 1\ W. I,. Kid Gloves, in black and all the best colors, $! 00. The latest in Trimmings for any of our I Iress (roods. Millinery In this department we arc now showing sonic of the more recent later-season fashions?just conn in by express. CoiUC see for yourself and leave an order with our milliner who will be sure 0 pie is.- you. To say that we are thankful for the very liberal patronage given us during thisyeardoes not express our feelings. Our hearts are full of gratitude for mercies shown us this year, and full of gratefulness to you for your liberal patronage, and our aim shall ever be, as in the past, to make this the greatest bargain giving store in South Carolina. THIS STORE WILL BE CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY. Davis, ^oper & Co. Outfitters for Everybody Laurens, South Carolina ThankHgiving Clothing that you can feel thankful in. The Ladles are thankful for tlie Bargains wo offer them. STATE AND OENERAL NEWS. ?Sumter's annual Gala Week celebra tion opened Monday. The dispensary has been voted out in Williamsburg county. The famous State House suit was in progress in the court of common pleas in Columbia during the past week. Seven cadets of the South Carolina Military Academy were put under ar rest Saturday, charged with hazing a fellow classmate. Gov. Heyward has decided not to withdraw the constables from Spartan burg and Greenville, following the vot ing out of the dispensaries. Fined $50. in Mayor's Court, George Fields, colored, was convicted in the Mayor's court Monday morning and sentenced to pay a fine of $50 or go to the chain gang for 30 days for the violation of the dispensary law by maintaining and harboring a nuisance. Fields was arrested and bailed on this charge about two weeks ago. He was tried by a jury. Attorneys for Fields took an appeal in the case and the negro was released Monday afternoon on bond. Death of Mrs. Marvia Franks. Mrs. Mary Hanckel Franks, wife of Mr. Marvin Franks, died of typhoid fe ver at the family residence in Charles ton last Thursday night. The inter ment took place Friday afternoon at Magnolia cemetery, Charleston. Mrs. Franks was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hanckel, of Charles ton, and was married to Mr. Franks, who is a Laurens boy, a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Franks, about nineteen months ago. Mr. W. T. Traynham Dead. Mr. William T. Traynham, one of the oldest citizens in the county, died at his home-near Ekom Monday night. Mr. Traynham was a good citizen and true churchman. He was about seventy seven years old, and is survived by hi^ wife, five daughters and four sons, all of the county. The funeral and burial services were held yesterday at Friendship (Presbyte rian) church. Dispensary Election January 9th. The election on the Dispensary ques tion in tili? county has been ordered by the County Supervisor, as was indica ted in The Advertiser last week, for the second Tuesday in January. Was a Good Investment. Three or four years ago Dr. W. II. Dial imported a yearling colt from some of the large Tennessee stock farms. Kitfhteon months ago the doctor sold three-fourths interest in "Hummer" for $300. Since that tk ' 'he value of the horse has doubled, Dr. i^.^. closed out his remaining interest this week on a basis of $800, "Hummer's present value. Big Oyster Supper. The members of the Woodmen of the World camps at Gray Court and Owings met at Gray Court Friday night and enjoyed a big oyster supper. Mr. C. A. Power, consul commander of the I.aureus camp was present and acted as master of ceremonies. Aho it a hun dred and forty "Choppers" partook of the feast. CLINTON NF.WS NOTRS. TIlC Orphanage Sustains Small Loss by Fire'-'Other Matters of Interest. Clinton, Nov. 27th.-The Methodists arc building a new parsonage next to the Church, having sold the old one sometime ago. Dr. and Mrs. Jones of Virginia will arrive this week to visit relatives here and at Laurens. Mr. .1. W. Copeland of Statesville, N. C, was in town the first of last week. The Orphanage suffered a small loss by lire on Wednesday, when the lum ber kiln was destroyed, amounting to about $100.00. Miss Laura Candler of Atlanta and Miss Martin of Virginia are guests of Mrs. A. V. Martin. Mrs. .1. A. Bailey and daughter left Thursday for a trip to Louisiana. Uev. .1. B. Parrott will attend the Baptist Convention in Columbia this week. Messrs. John Young, Guy Pitts and B, L. King joined the party here on iIi?' ()klahoma trip. The "Nation's Club" was delight fully entertained by Miss Grace Martin on last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Jack Brown and Miss Brown of Newberry were in town Thursday on their way to Cross Hill. nFINAl^EnSMT:NT.~ Take notice that on the 30th day of December, 1905, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Ad ministrator of the estate of Adele A. Martin, deceased, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 11 o'clock A. M., and on the same day will apyly for a final discharge from my trust as Administrator. All persons indebted to said estate ire notified and required to make pay ment by said date, and all persons hav ing demands against saiil estate will present them on or before said date duly proven or be forever barred. G. M. Bovi), Administrator with Will annexed. Nov. 2Xth 1905 td. FINAL SETTLF.MRNT. Take notice that on the 29th day of December, 1905, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Ex ecutor of the estate of W. L. Cunning ham, deceased, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at II o'clock A. M., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trusi as Executor. All persons indebted to said estate are notified and required to make pay ment by said date, and all persons hav ing demands against said estate will present them on or before said date duly proven or ho forever barred. G. W. Cunningham, Executor. Nov. 28th td. J. M. Aborcrombie Takes His Own Life. A 8II00K1NU TllAUKDY. The Deceased was Fifty-two Years Old, and Leaves a Wife and Several Children. Within an hour after leaving the home of Laurens Darnell, the lifeless body of John Manning Abererombie, a citizen of Dials township, was found in the bottoms near Dials Bridge, half a mile from Dials Church, by Earl Smith, bis wife and Miss Abererombie, sister of the dead man, at about 8 o'clock Monday morning. The body of Mr. Abererombie was lying some fifty yards from a by-path, and was discovered by Smith and the women who happened to meet at that point and had stopped to chat. The top of the dead man's head had been shot off, and at his side lay the weapon, used by his own hands in com mitting the terrible deed, a single bar relled shot gun. Mr. Abererombie had spent the night at Mr. Darnell's, and shortly after day light Monday morning he took Darnell's gun out, ostensibly to shoot a hawk. In a few moments he returned and asked for the loan of the gun for the day, and immediately left without get ting breakfast. That was the last seen of him alive. No cause can be assigned for the man's rash act unless it was the result of recent domestic troubles, said to have existed in the Abererombie fam ily. He was about fifty-two years old, and leaves a wife and several children. He was buried at Dials Church yester day. Coroner Watts held the inquest Mon day afternoon. The verdict of the jury was in accordance with the facts as given above, in substance. CHARGED WITH PORGRRY. lt. C. Boland, a youne; whit e man of Little Mountain, Lexington county, was arrested here late Saturday night by Sheriff Ducket, acting under advises from Spartanburg. Deputy Sheriff White came down and carried youne; Boland to Spartanburg, where he is wanted ?n the charge of forgery and obtaining goods under false pretenses. Within an hour after turning the man over to the Spartanburg officer, Sheriff Duckett received a warrant for the ar rest of Holand, charging him with forging a check, September 18th for $15.40 on the First National Hank of Spartanburg in favor of J. C. McMil lan, of Renno, this county. Marriages at Lanford. Married, at the residence! of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Thomas of Lanford, on n,,'?\sday, Mr. W. P. Castlebury of ff \'V " and Miss Dotie Thomas of Lahfor?V-. '? Mr. E. 1). Hannah of Enoree and Mi.,> N'-??mie Woodruff of Lan ford. Town Lots.to be Sold. By consulting the advertisements car ried today In Tino ADVERTISER you will not only know when- to buy your Thanksgiving and Christmas goods, but you are told of the forthcoming oppor tunities you are to have for buying a nice, valuable building lot, either in Laurens or Clinton, or both, just as you like. City and town property is en hancing in value every year. Notice of Opening Books of Subscription. Whereas, upon petition of M. A. Car lisle. S. H. Aull. G. T. Bryan, J. D. Davenport, and J. A. Black welder, all of the State of South Carolina, the Sec retary of State of South Carolina has constituted and commissioned the said parties a board of corporators and au thorized and empowered them to open books of subscription to the capital stock of Cold Point Granite Company, to be organized and t reated ns a corpora tion of the State of South Carolina to quarry the rock and granite and dress stone for buildings and other purposes. Now, therefore, the undersigned board of corporators hereby give notice pursuant to the commission of tin; said Secretary of State that they will open books of subscription to the capital Stock of the said corporation in Cold Point, in Laurens County, S. C, a! Hi o'clock in the forenoon, on Wednesday, December (?, 1905. Capital stock, $30,000.00, to be divided into 300 shares of the par value of $100 each. M. A. carlisle, s. H. Aull, G. T. Bryan, .). i). Davenport, J. A. Blackwelder. MERCHANTS NEWS. We have just received another car load of bed springs and Iron Beds and you can find here any styles and colors in Iron Beds and any kind of spring!-; you may want at prices thai will be to your interest to see our line before you buy. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co, Twenty pounds of sugar $1.00 at Red Iron Racket. Wo have just received another car of solid oak beautifully finished beds, bureaus and wash stands and they art? going at prices that will make' it to your interest to see our line before von buy. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co. Executor's Sale. By virtue of power vested in me by an order of 0. G. Thompson, Probato Judge, 1 will sell at the late residence of W. L. Cunningham, deceased, com mencing at 10 o'clock a. in., on Friday, the 15th day of December, 15?).'., the personal property of the deceased, con sisting of one mule, household furni turo, stove and utensils, set of black smith's tools, one two horse wayon. one buggy, lot of com ami fodder and other articlos. Terms: Cash. g. w. Cunningham, Executor. Nov. 28, 'Of) 17 3t. No! ice. Notice is hereby given that we. (he undersigned, will open books of sub scription to the capital stock of the Bank of Gray Court, at the store of R. L. Gray, at Gray .t, S. C, on Sat urday, the soeoiii. of December, 1905, at 10 O'clock, m. Said books will remain open until the proposedcap ital stock of $25,000.00 is subscribed. L. C. Doitltoll, lt. L. Gray, j. n. Leak, 0. P. Rom-, Hoard of Corporatoi i. Nov. 2?, 10(15.