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WE ARE IN THE School |Book Business and Sell at State Prices Palmetto Drug Co Laurens, S. C. VOL. XXI LAURENS, S O.. WEDNESDAY JAN. 3. 1906 NO. 22 NOW LET LAURENS WHEEL INTO LINE Fifteen Counties Have Vo ted the Dispensary Out. LAURENS VOTES NEXT. Dispensary System Reviewed and Strong Appeal Made to the People to Drive it Prom Laurens. To the Voters of Laurens County: The State of South Carolina embark ed in the monopoly of the liquor busi ness in December 1892, thirteen years ago. This was done by the law-making power of South Carolina, notwithstand ing our representatives had been in structed by their constituents by a ma jority of ten thousand votes to give the State Prohibition. The Hon. L. D. Childs prepared, with great care, a bill to meet the expressed wishes of the people, and to enact a Prohibition law, but the advocates of the Dispensary diverted it from its purpose, and mak ing a few alterations used it to estab lish the State Dispensary, the gist of it being that no one could sell liquor ex cept through the Dispensary. The will of the people was thus ignored, and the policy was adopted of rooting out in the most summary and high-handed manner Prohibition in all those counties where it existed at that time. They succeeded in placing the Dispen sary in every county except Marlboro and Greenwood. In September 1893 it was forced oi?Laurens County by en franchising negro voters. They made war on local option, and over-rode the will of the people in nearly every in stance. They made it a political ma chine of masterful power, penetrating every nook and corner in the State, and the slogan, "It is the best solution of the liquor question," was in the mouth of almost every office-seek?r. A solu tion that evcy other State in the Union has spurned; a solutioi that has bred an appalling amount of crime in South Carolina, "the mother of us all," for the sake of revenue to become the dis penser of "chemically pure" liquid damnation to her children; a solution heralded to prepare the way for Prohi bition, but resulting in the State selling three and a half million dollars of alco holic beverages a year to her people, and using the profits obtained, if any, by debauching them in educating her ehildren. What a burning shame! What a fatal delusion! Thi3 traffic in blood and human souls was growing at the rate of one hundred thousand dol lars per annum, when Cherokee county, all honor to her, opened her battery of ballots on the Dispensary, under the provisions of the Brice Act, and voted it out by a majority of six to one. Since then the investigating committee, appointed by the last legislature, has uncovered so much rottenness and pub lic discussion has shed so much light on ?every phase of the question, that fif teen counties by overwhelming majori ties have voted it out; Edgefleld, the home of its great champion, included, have voted it out. Why should not Laurens wheel into line on the 9th of January next and act with her sisters? She is surrounded on all sides by Prohi bition counties. It is shown beyond question, that the Dispensary furnished abundant opportunities for graft, and is an institution reeking with corruption. It is dangerous to the morals of the people; puts the purchasing power to the extent of millions in the hands of the State Board of Directors, and en dangers the public treasury; assays to make respectable the traffic in a busi ness that every sensible man knows will inevitably produce crime; devotes the profits, if any, of that shameful busi ness to the free school fund. But where are the profits when you have paid the expenses of the sessions court in forty-one counties, with two or three terms each year, and sunk three and a half millions of the working capital of the people with nothing to show for .it? We have said enough. I*et us go to the polls on the 9th of January and clean it out, as the other counties have done. A. C. FULLER. A very strong letter has also been re ceived from Rev. B. H. Grier, of Ora, in which he urges the voters to do their whole duty in the forth-coming election, but for the lack of space and time it is impracticable to publish it. Woodmen of Laurens. Members of Laurens Campy Wood men of the World, together with a num ber of iuviled guests, enjoyed a fine spread last Thursday evening. The supper was provided and served by Mr. .J. Y. Wallace. It was a fine spread, ?consisting of all the good things of the season, and was thoroughly enjoyed by fifty woodmen and their friends. Little Annie Lou Motes. At the tender age of four years this little jewel, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Mason L. Motes, was plucked from the home in which she was idol ized by the fond parents. Only trust Him, dear parents, who doeth all things well, and you will see that God knew best. .Beautiful hands of a little one, sec! Baby voice calling, oh, parents to thee. Rosy cheek darling, the pride of our home, Taken so early, is beckoning, come. E. D. Laurens, S. C. h. & M Paint. Lead and Zinc. Wears 10 or 16 years. Saves paint bills. L. & M. costs about $1.20 per gallon. W. L. Boyd, Laurens, S. C. 14?13t. PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Watch out for dato of big sale. Mr. Jas. H. Irby of Columbia visited in the city several days the past week. Miss Bessie Shields of Columbia is the guest of Miss Aliene Crews. Miss Josie Minter entertained the so cial club yesterday afternoon. Col. J. T. A. Ballcw is visiting in Union this week. Mr. Gus. W. Cunningham returned to Cornell University yesterday. See the statements of three of the city's banks printed today. Miss Ruth Payne entertained the M. M. C. club Friday evening. Capt. J. M. Philpot returned Monday from a brief visit to Augusta. Our young friends Mr. J. T. McDill has accepted a position with Mr. George Bailey of Clinton. Mr. Guy Moore has accepted the po sition of book-keeper with Capt. J. M. Philpot. A very congenial party of married la dies were entertained Monday after noon by Mrs. T. H. Nelson. The City schools, after a two weeks' holiday recess, will resume regular work today. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Philpot were with the family of Mr. W. E. Nash at Clin ton, several days during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Machen visited relatives at Princeton last Friday and Saturday. Mr. B. G. Peterson left Monday for Wisacky, Lee county, where he will engage in business. Misses Alice and Lucile Meadors of Goldville were the guests during the week of Col. and Mrs. G. S. McCrr.vy. Mr. J. C. Garlington of the Carolina Field, Georgetown's splendid newspaper spent part of Christmas week in Laurens. Prof, and Mrs. Thos. F. Jones of Ninety-Six were with relatives here and at Lisbon last week. Miss Helen Goggans has returned from Newberry where she spent the holidays with home folks. Rev. and Mrs. Graves L. Knight of Graniteville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Owings this week. Miss Mcta Allen, teacher in the City Schools, spent the Christmas vacation with her parents at Lowndesville. Mrs. D. G. Ruckman and children of Staunton, Va., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. A. P. Moore and other relatives. Miss AleineTurnerof Greenwood was the guest of Senator McGowan's family for the holidays. The members of the Euchre club were delightfully entertained last Thursday afternoon by Miss Alma Shell. Miss Fronde Kennedy of Clinton was the guest of friends in the city the first part of the week. Mr. J. C. Burns of Greenwood visited his mother and other relatives in the city and county from Saturday until Monday. Mr. J. O. Davis, student at Furman University, spent the Christmas vaca tion with relatives in the city and county. See the announcement of the Mill and Factory Sale of J. E. Minter & Bro., which begins Wednesday, Jan. 10th. Watch out for full ad next week. Dr. Ben Jones is in Greenville for the purpose of having his throat treated and will probably be absent from his office two or three weeks. Mr. N. M. Salley, superintendent of the City Schools, attended the annual meeting of school superintendents in Columbia last Friday. The Legislature meets in annual ses sion next Tuesday. Senator McGowan and Representatives Irby, Miller and Boyd will probably leave for the Cap ital Monday. Mr. J. Wells Todd and Miss Bessie Todd went to Augusta Monday after noon, and today at noon they will at tend the marriage of Mr. Samuel F. Garlington and Miss Mary Cozart, which will take place at Washington, Ga. Congressman Johnson and family re turned to Spartanburg Monday after noon, having spent most of the holiday season in the city. To-day Mr. John son will return to Washington for the opening of Congress to-morrow, after the holiday recess. Capt. and Mrs. T. J. Duckett had as their guests during the holidays, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones and Mr. Clayburn Pope of Petersburg, Va., Mrs. J. B. Townsend and little daughter, Miss Clara Townsend of Anderson, Mrs. J. F. Jacobs and Miss Clara Duckett of Clinton. Messrs. Earl Goodwin and Victor Weathers went to Atlanta yesterday to take a business course at one of the commercial colleges of that city. Mr. Goodwin is a son of the Hon. O. P. Goodwin and Young Weathers is the son of Mr. T. J. Weathers, both of whom reside near the city. Mr. John Y. Garlington, South Caro lina Manager of the State Mutual Life and Annuity Association of Rome, Gn., accompanied by Dr. J. H. Tengue, local medical examiner for the company, Messrs G. Wash Shell and M. G. Jeans, field agents, went to Rome Monday as the guests pf the company at a big banquet to-night tendered 35 represen tatives of the Georgia Home Life In surance Company. CHURCH WEDDING SOCIETY EVENT. Notably Pretty Ceremonies Marked Nup tials of Miss Martha Eliza Kern and Mr. Marvin P. Medlock. The wedding Wednesday evening, Dec. 27th, 1905, of Miss Martha Eliza Kern and Mr. Marvin Franklin Medlock was a notably pretty event, marked by all the impressiveness of tho church ceremony. The marriage was solemnized at half past eight o'clock at the First Metho dist Church, the ceremony being per formed by the Rev. M. W. Hook, pas tor of the Church, assisted by tho Rev. Robt. Adams of the First Presbyterian Church. The wedding had been anticipated as tho most brilliant society event of the winter and long before the hour for the ceremony the church, which has the largest seating capacity of any church building in the city, was filled with an assemblage of friends, including a large number of out-of-town guests. The ceremony was performed inside the chancel, which was made pictures que in its distinctive colonial suggest iveness and brilliant and unique electri cal effectiveness. From the chancel arose six white columns twined with garlands of white and green, and from pillar to pillar garlands were inter laced, as though the suggested colonial portico was lightly covered with green, while the letters MEDLOCK ap peared in white and green in a panel suspended between the two front col umns. The first and last letters, repre senting each name; and also the initials of tho bride, were illuminated with electricity as the bridal party entered, and then as the ceremony came to a close the intervening letters were il luminated and the name Medlock sud denly became the cynosure of all eyes. The idea of the rarely beautiful style of the decorations was a conception of Mr. J. E. Philpot, and its artistic con summation was due in large measure to Mrs. J. J. Pluss, Mrs. C. L. Poole and other friends of the bride. Mrs. M. L. Roper, organist of the occasion, ren dered Mendelssohn's wedding march as the bridal party entered and Tannhauser as it retired, and as the ceremony pro gressed the "Flower Song" was played, while wedding bel's chimed softly with a rhythm to suit the notes of the organ. At the appointed moment the bridal party entered, the four ribbon girls and boys coming first. They were Miss Es ther Fowler and Master Laurens Phil pot in the right aisle, and Miss Marie Philpot and Master John Terry Poole in the left. The color scheme was also ob served here. Then came the ushers, Messrs. Chas. S. Kern, Geo. L. Pitts of Laurens, Jockey P. Saxon of Hunt ington and Laurens Arthur of Spartan burg. The bridesmaids and groomsmen entered in couples, three in each aisle, and two at the same time, the brides maids entering and forming a semi-cir cle in the chancel, while the groomsmen crossed and took positions on either side in front. These attendants were Miss Madge Medlock and Mr. John Kern of Atlanta, Miss Zeline Gray and Mr. R. F. Fleming of Laurens, Miss Nita Earle of Greenville and Mr. Berry W. Philpot of Macon, Ga., Miss Irene Phil pot of Augusta and Mr. Coke McKel vey of Fountain Inn, Miss Robin Ar thur of Spartanburg and Mr. Brooks Nash of Merna, Miss Ada Nash of Merna and Mr. Jockey MurlT of Wof ford College. The bridesmaids were beautifully at tired in white organdie. Then came the dame of honor, Mrs. J. Edwin Philpot faultlessly gowned in white organdie, who entered the left aisle, while the maid cf honor, Miss Daisy Sullivan, strikingly beautiful in white silk, came up the opposite aisle and the two entered the chancel simul taneously. Both the dame of honor and the maid of honor reside in Laurens. Lastly came the fair young bride, most exquisitely gowned in white crepe de chine and duchesse lace, her veil caught back with orange blossoms, on the arm of her father, Capt. J. M. Philpot, preceded by the liltle ring bearer, Misa Sarah Saxon, the dainty little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Saxon of Laurens. The groom, with his brother as best man, Mr. J. E. Med lock of Greenville, entered from the study and joined the bride at the altar. The impressive and solemn ceremony according to the beautiful ritual of the Methodist Church proceeded, and at its conclusion the wedding party retired from the church in reversed order. From 9.30 to 12 o'clock tho home of Capt. and Mrs. Philpot on Sullivan street* where the bridal party and about 76 guests were lavishly entertained, was a scene of surpassing elegance and loveliness. Here the decorations were again strikingly beautiful, the bride and groom receiving in the parlors de corated with crimson, holly and Christ mas greens, crimson being the prevail ing color. In the dining room, white and green again predominated, and a most sumptuous wedding supper wns served. The large collection of handsome wedding presents, consisting of silver, cutglnss and bric-a-brac, was greatly admired by tho guests. On Friday Mr. Medlock and his bride were given a reception at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Medlock of Merna, this county. Mr. and Mrs- Medlock will also reside at Merna, whero the groom Is engaged in farming on a lnrgc and successful scale. The bride, who is a most lovable young woman, very popular and possessed of a charming and attractive personality, will carry to her new home tho good wjghes of numberless friends and ac quaintances. QUEEN OP THE CARNIVAL. Miss Annie Rlchey Elected by Over Six Thousand Votes. In the voting contest for the queen of the carnival, Miss Annie Richey, daughter of Mayor W. R. Richey, was elected, receiving over 6,000 votes. The crowning ceremonies took place at 7:30 o'clock Saturday evening in the city opera house in the presence of an im mense assembly. The Hon. C. C. Feath erstone made the coronation speech and at the same time presented a handsome diamond ring to the crowned queen. Unfortunate Shooting Affair. As the result of a dispute between two young white men of the county, Walter Thompson and John Boyd, which occurred on the out skirts of the city last Saturday night. Boyd was shot iri the neck and seriously wounded by Thompson. Boyd was immediately brought to the city station house, where he received prompt medical aid, and later in the night he was removed to the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. T. B. Brown, four miies south of the city. He is reported to begetting along very well. According to the best information re garding the affair it seems that the young men, after a lengthy quarrel, emptied their pistols at each other, and both had reloaded for another round, presumably, when Thompson fired the shot that took effect. 0. B. Simmons Company's Big Sale Will start on January 8th at 8:30 a. m. sharp. Special sales will be a feature every day during the week. They are making special reductions on these daily sales, and they request that you attend every day. Read their advertisement carefully and take advantage of their big sale and save money. Mr. H. B. Humbert to be Married. Accompanied by Mr. M. L. Nash, Mr. H. B. Humbert, county supervisor, and one of the most prominent young men in the county, has gone to Athens, Ga., where he will be married today, to Miss Julia Smith, daughter of Capt. A. J. Smith of Mountville, who has been at tending College at Macon. It is ex pected that Mr. and Mrs. Humbert will return to the city tomorrow or Friday. R. F. D. Carriers' Meeting. The regular quarterly moeling of the County R. F. D. Carriers' Associa tion will bo held in the city Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Death of a Little Boy. Master Ralph Cox, the four-year old son of Mr. Collier Cox, died at the home of his parents near Lanford, Saturday, Dec. 30, and was laid to rest at Lan ford Sunday afternoon. McQec?Moore. Miss Hester McGee and Mr. W. A. Moore of Laurens Mills were married last Sunday at the home of Mr. J. M. Compton, brother-in-law of the groom, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. M. C. Compton. Clicek-Koon. Married at the home of the bride's father December 2f>th, Miss Mattie Cheek, of Laurens county, and Mr. Joseph Koon, of Newberry, the Rev. W. P. Turner officiating. Klrby?Traynham. MissLillie Kirby and Mr. John Trayn ham, of Princeton, were united in mar riage Sunday, December 24th. The bride is a daughter of Mr. J. T. Kirby, while the groom is the eldest son of Mr. A. J. Traynham. The dreat Mill End Sale. Davis, Roper & Co.'s ever famous semi-annual Mill End Sale begins Fri day, January 5th. You are invited to read carefully the big ad appearing to day and then be on hand Friday for the opening of the bigger sale. January Salcsday. There was a large crowd in town yes terday for the court and January sales day. The following official sales were made: By the Probate Judge: Ben Delia hotel property to O. B. Simmsna, J. D. WattsandDr. H. K. Aiken for $15,400. Two hundred and twenty-eight acres near Goldville to Sam L. Gary for $2,500. By the Clerk of Court: Ono hundred acres to Dr. C. E. Fuller for $500. Sixty acres to A. J. Livingston for $400. Dr. E. F. Taylor as executor of es tate of the late JS. K. Taylor: Thirty two lots in the city of Laurens for $2,700. 4 Gals. L. & M. Paint and 3 gallons oil cost about $8.50 and will paint mod erate sized house. Sold by W. L. Boyd, Laurens, S. C. 14-13t. Death of a Carolinian. Mobile, Ala., Dec. 28-Edward Carew Rice, 33 years old, local representative of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co. and a prominent clubman, was found dead in his office today with a bullet through his brain. He left a telegram and letter showing that the act was a deliberate one. He came from Ninety Six, S. C,, and the body will be shipped to that point. Bodily pain loses its terror if you've a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil in the house. Instant relief in cases of burns, cuts, sprains, accident of any sort. COURT OF QFJNERAL SESSIONS. Was Convened Yesterday Morning With Judge Prince of Anderson Presiding. Tho Court of General Sessions for this county was convened at 10 o'clock yesterday morning with Judge G. E. Prince of Anderson, presiding, and with all the regular oflicers of the Court in their respective places. The Grand Jury was organized with Mr. J. Perry Simpson as foreman. In order to organize with a full body, an extra venire had to be drawn for two Grand Jurors, Messrs. J. S. Machen and John Armstrong being selected. After delivering a very comprehen sive and vigorous charge to the Grand Jury 'udge Prince adjourned Court un til 3 i clock for the official sales of the county. The docket is quite a heavy one and it will probably take a week or more to dispose of the criminal business. Mrs. Nelson Entertains. Mrs. S. L. Nelson delightfully enter tained a number of her young friends Friday night at a phamtom party. All the guests appeared in ludicrous cos tumes and many amusing situations fol lowed as the unmasking proceeded. Dainty and exquisite favors attached to pretty and artistic cards were dis pensed from a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, Master Thomas Nelson acting as Santa Claus. The decorations for tho occasion, con sisting of hoiiy and mistletoe were ex tremely attractive and appropriate. The guest were; Misses Sarah Dor roh, Clara Switzer, Lizzie Switzer, Fannie Mao Wright, Mario Drummond, Rosa Wright, Helen II ix, Nan nie Bramlett and Vaughn Gritton.? Messrs Jas. McLees, Stobo Young, Gus Mahaffey, Claude Boyd, Rhett Babb, Will Switzer, Oscar Riddle, J. H.Shelley and Eugene Yeargin. See the Big Stalk of Cotton. There is on exhibition at tho store of R. P. Milam&Co. a mammoth stalk of cotton of tho Floradora variety contain ing 1,000 bolls. The stalk was grown by a farmer of Allendale who used the celebrated Peruvian Guano. Tho speci men was secured by Col. T. D. Darling ton who sells Peruvian. The Colonel states that up to this time a thousand tons of his goods have been sold in this county against two hundred tons for entire season last year. See the big stalk and what Peruvian will do. Then call on Milnm & Co. for your supply of Stoney's Floradora cotton seed. NEW ENTERPRISES ON FOOT. Clinton Pythians Enjoy Annual Banquet. Other News Items. Clinton, Jan. 2.?Several new enter prises are s|x>ken of for the coming year, and new homes will be built by several parties who have bought lots on Owen's Hill. Land has been purchased for the College building and a very handsome plan selected for the new recitation hall. Dr. and Mrs. Jones and children of Virginia, and Mrs. Townsend of Ander son have been visiting Mrs. J. F. Jacobs during Christmas. Miss Fronde Kennedy was at home for I he holidays. On Christmas evening Miss Clara Young entertained the Nation club, and a rumber of other friends. The Friendly Dozen were invited by Mrs. W. J. Bailey to meet with her on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Hale Shands celebrated their linen wed ding. The souvenirs were cut from linen and hand painted in holly, the Christmas berry. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Albright of Laurens helped to receive the many guests who called during the evening. Miss Grace Martin was honored at the fancy dress reception given by Miss Duckctt on the 22nd. Mrs. J. I. Copeland entertained on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from three to five. The banquet, given annually by the Knights of Pythias, is a social event of the week and this year's was very much enjoyed by the eighty guests who wore present on the evening of the 28th. Dr. W. S. Bean acted as Toastmaster and Prof. A. E. Spencer, Dr. J. Q. Phillips, Rev. J. R. Parrott and Mr. W. B. Fan responded to the toasts. A delightful menu was served from ten to twelve, after which, dancing was enjoyed for several hours. The music was furnished by Thomas' Orchestra of Columbia. Mrs. W. G. Neville and Mr. 1). Wyatt Neville were in Yorkville for the week. Miss Sadie Philson and Mr. R. C Philson spent several days with their sister, Mrs. Ben Anderson of Roidville. Mr. and Mrs. Will Griffin of Green ville visited relatives here during Christmas week. Miss Lois Farr was at home from At lanta for a few days. Miss Mary Bowenof Laurens, attend ed the banquet on Thursday evening. Messrs. J. C. Copeland, R. E. Stone of Union, and R. E. Copeland of Lau rens, were in town during the holidays. Dr. W. H. Young was stricken with paralysis on Saturday night. He is conscious, but Is not able to articulate. (irateful Thanks. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in your columns to thank the good people of Cross Hill for the mnny kindnesses shown me in the recent sickness and death of my be loved Wlfo. J. W. GODPKKY. L. & M. Paint cost only $1.20 a gal Ion. Seven gallons paints a moderate size house. Sold by W. L. Boyd, Lau rens, S. C. I4-13L HOMESPUN SUIT FOK SPEAKER JOE CANNON. Speaker of the House of Representatives to Wear Qray Jeans Suit, Pres* cat from Congressman Aiken. Mr. Zach McGhee, Washington cor respondent of the Columbia State re cently sent the following interesting story to his paper: When Congress convenes again Uncle Joe Cannon, the speaker, will appear in a new suit of clothes of Confederate gray jeans woven by a South Carolina woman up in the mountains of Pickens county. On the opening day of con gress Representative Wyatt Aiken ap pearee in a suit of home-made jeans, a neat sack coat suit, the cloth of which was woven from the wool of Blue Ridge mountain sheep. He got the cloth of an old woman up in Pickens who clip ped the wool from her own sheep and wove it on her own home-making loom. It made a neat suit, and while a little odd for a member of congress, yet it was remarked by many of his friends that Representative Aiken was one of the "well dressed" members of the house. Just before leaving for home Mr! Aiken made Uncle Joe Cannon a Christmas present of a piece of this same cloth, explaining to him that every stitch of it was made on an old fashioned loom by a good old woman who came from the best fighting stock, from people who have fought for the United States in every war since long before the Revolution. He also told the speaker that if he would have it made up he would have the best suit of clothes in the house. This Uncle Joo has decided to do. He has gone to a Washington tailor and ordered an Eng lish walking suit made out of the piece of homespun. He tells of it with great pride. When congress reconvenes it may bo come fashionable to wear South Caro lina homespun jeans such as Confed erate soldiers wore during the war. Who knows? Death of Mrs. Roper. Mrs. Caroline Roper, wife of Mr. H. M. Roper, of Paul, died at her home Tuesday afternoon and will be laid to rest at the Rabun Creek Church Ceme tery today. She had been ill for seve ral months, Mrs. Roper was before marriage a Miss MahafTcy of the county. Besides her husband she leaves six sons, Messrs. C. II. and M. L. Roper of this city, Rev. L. M. Roper of Spart anburg, Mr. B. P. Roper of Toxarkana, Tex., Mr. P. J. Roper of Paul, and Mr, Broadus Roper of Fountain Inn. GRAY COURT WEDDINO. Miss Jennie Hellnins Becomes Bride of Mr. K. P. Sweeny. GRAY Court, Dee. 30th. Cray Court was the scone of a very pretty home wedding Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27th, the contracting parties being Mr. Robert Powell Sweeny, son of Col. R. H. Sweeny, of Woodruff, and Miss Jen nie Eloise Hellams, daughter of Mr. John Russell Heliums, Esq. of Gray Court. For the marriage ceremony a very at tractive nook was arranged in a beauti fully decorated parlor at the home of the bride's parents, a canopy of white ribbons, suspended from the marriage bell with pot plants and Florida palms, forming an exceptionally pretty back ground. The entire effect was dainty and artistic. To the familiar strains of the wed ding march the bridal procession was formed, with the Rev. J. F. Anderson, the officiating clergyman, in the lead; then followed little Miss Louise Hel iums, the bride's sister, as flower girl, with little Miss Gertrude Stopplebein, of Charleston, the groom's niece, as ring bearer; then came the groom, with his best man, Cadet Raymond I/.lar Sweeny; then Mr. Will T. Jones, Jr , of Wares Shoals, with Mr. L. G. Balle, Jr., of Laurens; then came Miss Nettie Irene Jones, of Ware Shoals, with Miss Bertha L, Anderson, of (Jray Court, and lastly came the bride, accompanied by her maid of honor, Miss Oclavia llellf'.ms, sister of the bride. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and their guests par took of a sumptuous dinner. The bride is from one of the oldest families in upper Carolina, and is one of the most charming and accomplished young ladies in Laurens County, and is as pretty and captivating as she is ac complished. The groom is well and fa vorably known in Spartauburg and Lau rens counties, having been for sonic time the right-hand man of Col. N. B, Dial, prcsldnnt of the Ware Shoals Manufacturing Company. About a year ago he entered a civil service examina tion and came out first In his class, as the result ho was given on appointment as clerk to the isthmian Canal commis sion on the 1st limits of Panama, where his sterling worth was speedily recog nized by his promotion to the position of chief clerk of one of the departments, having a large clerical force under him. Such a record for a young man only 22 years of age Is one that his family and friends feel justly proud of, The following guests were In attend ance: Col. and Mrs. R. II. Sweeny, of WoodufT; Gen. and Mrs. Jos. L. Stop polboin. of Charleston; the Kev. and Mrs. J. F. Anderson, of Gray Court; Mr. John S. Dinl, Miss E. M. Dial, Mr. R. A. Babb and Mr. and [Mrs, Broadus Roper, of Laureus; Mr. II, D, Burdine, of New York, and the following from Gray Court: Mr. Ivory E. Curry, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Hellams, Miss Fannie Brownlee, Miss Louise Cannon, Miss Sue Owings from Raplcy and other*-). Correspondence Sunday News and Cou rier. STATE AND GENERAL NEWS. Hon. W. B. Hill. Chancellor of the University of Georgia, died of pneumo nia at Athens last Thursday. Gov. Heyward has removed magis trate Ulrner for neglect of. duty in not reporting the recent lynching of two negroes in Barnwell county. Ed West, a white man about 35 years old, was found dead in the streets of Bradley, a small town about ten miles Greenwood, Saturday night, with his neck broken. Tho cause of his untimely end is not known but it is supposed that he was scuflling with some negroes and thrown violently to the ground and that this fall broke his neck. Dr. B. W. Taylor, a prominent phy sician of this State, died of pneumonia in Columbia last Wednesday. He was 72 years old. He was a colonel on Hampton's staff, chief surgeon of Char leston harbor at the fall of Sumter. Later he was Surgeon General of the cavalry of the army of Virginia. At the time of his death he was chairman regents of the State hospital. The inquest over the remains of D. M. Hill, Richard Rogers and J. R. Stone, who were killed by a locomotive in the Southern yards in Spartanhurg last Tuesday morning, was concluded Wednesday. The crew of the train No. 3<5 were present and testified. There was nothing of a sensation in the testi mony. The verdict was that the three men met their death by being struck by the engine of No. 36 in the Southern yards, while walking in front of the train. There was nothing in the ver dict to place blame on any one. The remains of Mr. Hill and of Mr. Stone were buried at New Hope Church in this county. Mr. Rogers' remains were interred in the Magnolia street ceme tery. Death of Henry Robertson. Waterloo, Jan. 1. ?Mr. Henry Rob ertson, son of the late Mr. V. B. Rob ertson of Waterloo, S. C, died in Clarksville, Ark., at the residence of his uncle, Mr. Benjamin Robertson, on Dec. 26th, 1905, aged 32 years. The deceased had been in failing health for the past fifteen months, and about six weeks ago, he was induced to try the climate of San Antonia, Texas, hoping thereby to be benefittcd, but af ter remaining there for a short time, he felt impressed that the end was drawing near, and had started home to his mother, but three days after reach ing bis uncle's home- was taken so ill, that after four days of suffering, he passed away, perfectly resigned to God's will. Mr. Mason Hill, brother-in-law of the deceased, went to Arkansas and ae COmpani n\ the remains to Waterloo, where the interment took place on last Sabbath in the presence of a large con course of sorrowing friends, who united in extending their sympathy to the stricken family, this being the thin! death that has come to them during the last three months. School Trustees Association. Yesterday at noon about thirty school trustees of the county met with County Superintendent of Education Nash for the purpose of organizing an association to be known as the County School Trustees Association. Supt. Nash called the meeting ing to order and after briefly explaining the object of such an association a per manent organization was effected with the election of officers as follows: R. W. Nash, President. M. A. Summereil, Vice President. G. M. Moore, Secretary. 11. G. J. Curry, Assistant Secretary. The President will appoint an execu tive committee and also arrange the date of the next meeting which will pro bably be held about the first of Febru ary. Bent Her Double, "I know no one, for four weeks, when I was sick with typhoid and kidney trouble," writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, of Pittsburg, Pa., and when I got better, although I had one of the best doctors I could got, I was bent double, and had to rest my hands on my knees when 1 walked. From this terrible affliction 1 was rescued by Eleetrle Bitters, which restored my "health and strength, and now 1 can walk as straight as ever. They arc simply wonderful." Guar anteed to cure stomach, liver and kid ney disorders, at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. Price 50 cents. 25-CENT COLUMN. For Sale at Once Three good milch cows. J. Wade Anderson, City Market. It. TAKEN UP On Christmas Day, Borrel, striped leg mule, 16hands high, thin. Owner can get same by paying all expenses including this advertise ment. K. L. Qwinga, Alma, s. c. POUND Bunch of small keys which owner can recover by calling at this office and paying for this advertisement, WANTED?By a prominent monthly magazine, with large, high-class circu lation, local representation to look af ter renewals ah/1 increase subscription list in Laurens and vicinity, on a salary basis, with a Continuing interest from year to year in tho basiness created. Experience desirable, but not essential. Good opportunity for the right person. Address Publisher, box f>!>, Station 0, New York. 22 2t TRESPASS NOTICE. All persons are forbidden to fish, hunt, Of other lyiso trespass on the lands owned Ot'UtV? dor my control. R, N. Cunningham, Waterloo, S. C. Wanted:?A few more girls to make overalls. Machines run by power. Nice and pleasant work. Some girls now making over $6.50 per wenk. Crescent Co. tf. ! I.OST K. A. Pin between Posey's' Drug store and N. B. Dial's residence, j Finder please return to Gilkerson house and get reward. 22?2t ON DIVIDEND DAY. Double This Sum Disburs ed During Year. TIMES PKOSPKROUS. Banks, Cotton Mills and Other Chartered Enterprises in City and County Pay Usual Scmi-Annual Dividend. Beginning last Saturday the officials and clerical forces of the various divi dend paying institutions of the city and county have been busy sending out the usual semi-annual dividends due Jan. 1. The total sum is a little over $40,000, which was earned during the past six months, a like amount having been paid in dividends last July. The following are the factories, banks and other in dustrial plants, declaring and paying semi-annual dividends Jan. 1: Laurens Cotton Mills, G per cent on $350,000-$21,000. Clinton Cotton Mills, 4 per cent on $200,000-$8,000. People's Loan and Exchange Bank, 5 per cent on $100,000-$5,000. Bank of Laurens, 1 per cent on $50, 000 $2,000. National Bank of Laurens, 3 1-2 per cent on $63,000 -$2,205. Enterprise Bank, 3 1-2 per cent on $50,000-$1,750. Laurens Laundry Co., 4 per cent, quarterly, on $2,000-$80. It may be stated in connection with the banking institutions of this city above named that their combined re sources arc now over a million dollars, divided as follows: People's Loan and Exchange Bank, $557,000; Bank of Lau rens, $295,000; Enterprise Bank, $205, 000; National Bank, $131,238.35. THE LATE MR. WM. PATTERSON. He Was a Most Excellent Citizen and Christian Gentleman. LANFORD, Jan. 2 The Christmas holidays have come and gone with all of their pleasure and gayoty and now we are ready to return to hard work again. While there lias been gladness in many hearts, still there are many bowed down with sorrow. To all of these our hearts go out in sympathy. On the 23 of Dec about 8 o'clock in the morning the summons came to Mr. William Peterson, "It is enough, enter thou into the rest I have prepared for thee." We all feel sure that he was ready for the summons as wo have heard him say that he was just waiting for the Masters will to be done. He has been quite patient in all of his af flictions. For several months he had lost his eyesight and had been confined at home for some time, still death was not expected so soon. He was 72 years old the 22nd of last July. One was always struck with the feel ing of kindness and devotion that ex isted between father and children when they went into Iiis room. A father's advice and loving care will be greatly missed. We can only commend the children to Him that docth all things, well, and never makes a mistake. Lanford has had quite a number of visitors this week among them being Misses Alice and Loucile Meadors, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson. Miss Elecla Willis spent a few days with Miss Florrie Lanford. Mr. and Mrs. P>. W. Johnson and Master Joseph Benjamin spent part of the holidays at the home of their par ents. Lanford's newly married couples Mr. and Mrs. Walsh of Edgefield, Mr. and Mrs. Willis of Owings, Mr. and Mrs. Castleberry of Ninety Six were home for the holidays. Messrs Robertson and Duncan spent a few days with Mr. Laurence Patter son on their way home from WofFord, NATURE'S WARNING, Laurens People V,us< Recognize and Heed II, Kidney ills come quietly mysteriously, But nature always warns you through the urine. Notice the kidney secretions, See if the color is unhealthy?< If there are settlings and sediment. Passages too frequent, scanty, painful. It's time then to use Dean's Kidney Pills. To ward off Bright's disease or dia betes. Doan's have done great work in Lau rens. Charles Loko, mill hand, of Factory Hill, says: "Doan's Kidney pill.; In my opinion are the best backache cure iii this world. They cured me and I have had backache for at least two years, and have been so bad at times I could not get out of bed, much less go to bed. 1 have had my wife rub it with lini ment until it was all a bllstor, I tried numerous remedies, but without them doing mo one bit of good. The secre tions from the kidneys were as red as blood, full of sediment and I could not hold them, especially at night when p,y rest was broken on account of my hav ing to get up a number of times 1 learned of Doan's Kidney pjl|.s an(j sent to the Palmetto Drue Co for a box. i did not believe they would do any more that; the other remedies I had tried, but I was mistaken. 1 fell beU*l' the very new day, and my back gradually became strong and the ach ing disappeared. I do not have to get up at nights now at all and the kidneys have become regular and natural in ac - tion. For sale by all dealers. Price 5!) cts Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. V. sole agents for the United States. Remember the name ? Doan's and lake no other. A Well painted bouse reflects credit upon the housekeeper, [Jafl Mastic mixed paint, "tho k.m<t that lasts " |a guaranteed strictly pure; the bes't re sults are thus assured. W. W. Dodson. Laurens, S. C,