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A RECOMMENDATION. Electric Lights and Sewerage (or the Court House. The Grand Jury's report, made at the term of general sessions court for this county just held, is about of the usual tenor, w'tli the exception of the follow ing purgraphs: We thank your Honor for calling our attention to this matter of needed im provements in the court house building, if not advisable to recommend the build " of a now one. We would like to have the people agitate tho matter, in order that the question might the better be under stood, and the proper steps to be taken, etc. ! We do, however, recommend that the proper authorities put electric lights in all the county offices, and in the court and jury rooms, and to also provide the building with a complete system of sew erage. supervisor's report. Following is the County Supervisor's report to the court, which will be found j of general interest: To His Honor, the Presiding Judge, and Foreman and Gentlemen of the Grand Jury: The Board of County Coii) missioners of Laurens county beg to submit the following report for your consideration: county poor. We would report the county paupers as well cared for. The Poor House will be under the management of Mis3 Jane C. Starnes for the ensuing year. There are at present eleven inmates at the Poor House. In addition to the regular paupers, the county is extending aid to thirty three old Confederate veterans in indi gent circumstances, as provided by the Act of 1902, in amounts ranging from $1.50 to$3.00 each; and while the means provided are inadequate, we are endeav oring to do all within our power to relieve suffering among the poor of the county. road and bridges. Wa would report the roads of the county, with some few exceptions, in good condition for the season. Most of the road work has been done with the county chain gang at less expense than the same work could otherwise be done. While the condition of our roads are not what we would wish, still we believe that methods being used will eventually result in better roads. Our bridges, with some few excep tions, are in good condition. We of course have some bridges out of repair, which will be put in good condition at the earliest possible moment. finance. The financial condition of the county is good; and while the tax levies for ordinary couuty and road purposes are inadequate we have endeavored by judi cious management to keep within the limit of our appropriation for these purposes. We are gratified to be able to report the retirement of $25,000.00 of our 7 per cent R. R. Bonds which will enable us to reduce our Tax Levy for this pur pose. About $17,000.00 of the above amount has been accumulated during the past three years. public health. We know of nothing at present seri ously affecting the public health, and while there were some cases of Small Pox, the disease is now apparently stamped out. expenditures for year 1905. County Com. and Clerk, $1,300.00 County Auditor, 334.00 County Treasurer, salary 334.00 Board Equalization and Town ship Assessors, 268.60 Jury, Witness and Constable Tickets, 3,353.65 Clerk Court, salary 400.00 Sheriff, 2,634.48 Magistrates and Constables 1,781.16 Coroner, 234.57 Poor House and Poor, 1,720.99 Repairs on Roads and Bridges, 4,336.86 Repairs on Public Buildings, 151.07 Books, Stationery and Printing, 728.10 Contingent Expense, 2,700.57 Interest on R. R. Bonds, 7,585.00 Chain Gang, 8,146.24 Woodmen Elect Officers. At a recent meeting of Magnolia Camp, No. 156, W. O. W., the follow ing officers were elected for the ensu ing term: W. S. Adair, Consul Commander. C. D. Kellett, Adviser Lieutenant. W. B. Putnam, Banker. L. A. Armstrong, Clerk. J. T. Holder, Watchman. J. C. Willis, Sentry. J. L. and W. C. Babb, Managers. NATURE'S WARNING, Laurens People Must Recognize and Heed It, 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 Doan's Kidney Pills. To ward off Bright's disease or dia betes. Doan's have done great work in Lau rens. Charles Loke, mill hand, of Factory Hill, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills in my opinion are the best backache cure in 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. I have had my wife rub it with lini ment until it was all a blister. I tried numerous remedies, but without them doing me 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 my rest was broken on account of my hav ing to get up a number of times. I learned of Doan's Kidney Pills and sent to the Palmetto Drug Co. for a box. I did not believe they would do any more than the other remedies I had tried, but I was mistaken. I felt better the very next 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 50 cts. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name ? Doan's and take no other. OASTOIIIA. PERSONAL AND OTHER NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Anderson of Wa terloo were in town Saturday. Mr. J. M. Hellams was in the city Saturday from Princeton. Mr. W. L. Satterfield of Gray Court was in town Saturday. I Miss Allewee Watson is visiting at Hobbyville. Mr. W. S. Adair of Fountain Inn was I in town Friday attending Court. Mrs. E. C. Roland was in the city for the sales Friday. Miss Niza Sullivan of Tumbling Shoals spent a few days in the city dur ing the past week. Mrs. John Young Fowler of Anniston, Ala., is spending some time with rela tives in the city and county. I Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Watson visited relatives at Hobbyville, Spartanburg county last week. Mr. W. B. Cooper, one of The Ad vertiser's staunch friends,was in town Monday from Rapley. Mr. Frank L. Bramblett, merchant and farmer of Princeton was in town Friday. Miss Marian Evans of Spartanburg was a much admired visitor to the city recently. Mr. J. T. Crane, a progressive farmer and good citizen, has bought Mr. J. W. Thompson's farm near the city and moved to it from Princeton. Mr. R. P. Sweeny, one of the clerks to the Isthmian Canal Commission, spent Friday in the city, returning to Woodruff in the afternoon. Misses Jennie and Lutie Young of Chicora College srtent the holiday vaca tion with relative ;n Laurens and Foun tain Inn. Mr. Adolphus Shell of San Antonio, Texas, is visiting old friends and rela tives in the city and county. He is al ways a welcome visitor to his native heath. Dr. W. C. Irby, Col. J. H. Wharton and Mr. T. Mc. Roper represented Lau rens in the State Cotton Association, which met in annual session in Colum bia last Wednesday. Misses Annie and Sadie Wheeler, two charming girls of the Mountain City, who visit Laurens occasionally, were the guests of Mr. J. H. Sullivan's fam ily during the holidays. Mr. Robert Cofield of Spartanburg, who has been employed in the secre tary's office at the Laurens Cotton Mills for sometime, has returned to his home. Qaines?Richardson. Miss Hettie Gaines, daughter of Mr. H. J. Gaines of Princeton and Rev. D. D. Richardson of Simpsonville, were united in marriage at the home of the bride, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1906, the Rev. Mike McGhee of Honea Path, of ficiating. It Was Quick Work. Within five minutes after the alarm was given Satumday afternoon; the fire fighters had two streams playing on the roof of the small tenant house, located near the Laurens Hotel, which was on fire. The blaze was promptly extinguished and very little damage was done. Two Marriages. Last Wednesday afternoon Miss Susie King and Mr. F. J. Rick man were mar ried at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. King. The Rev. M. C. Comp ton, officiating. Thursday afternoon, Jan. 4th, Miss Maud Donaldson and Mr. Virgil Bobo, both of the Laurens Mill village, were united in marriage by the Rev. M. C. Compton, the ceremony being performed at his home. LETTER TO ADVERTISER'S READERS. Laurens Drug Co. Guarantees Hyotnei to Cure Catarrh or it Costs Nothing. Editor of The Advertiser: In view of the prevalence of catarrhal troubles at this season of the year, we want to tell your readers that we have never sold anything that gave more satisfac tion than Hyomei, when used in catarrhal troubles. You get immediate relief from the treatment, and consis tent use will prove to every sufferer, as it has to many of our customers,the vir tue of l his preparation. Personally we are interested in Hyo mei, for it is made and sold on honor, and we do not want your money unless you are benefitted and satisfied. There is no stomach dosing in con nection with Hyomei. It is a thor oughly local disease, and its soothing, healing medication goes direct to the snot where it is needed. The complete Hyomei outfit consists of a pocket inhaler, a medicine dropper, and a bottle of Hyomei, and the price is only $1, while additional bottles can be obtained for 60 cents. % We positively guarantee a cure when Hyomei is used in accordance with di rections, or we will refund your money. This certainly shows our faith and be lief in the virtues of Hyomei. Yours very truly, Laurens Drug Co. NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. The Annual meeting of the Stockhol ders of THE ENTERPRISE BANK of Laurens, S. C, will ho held in its rooms on Saturday, January 20th, 1906, at 11 o'clock, a. m. N. B. DIAL, President. ?CJ jt\. JGI1? ? JT?. "31 .A.. ?*.iro tLo y>11,6 Kind You Have Aiwajrs BougJi1 FINAL SETTLEMENT. Take notice that on the 13th day of February, 1906, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Executor of the estate of D. It. A. Mason, deceased, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 11 o'clock A. M., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Administrator. All persons indebted to said estate are notified and required to make pay ment by said date, and all persons hav ing demands against sain estate will present them on or before said date duly proven or be forever barred. D. W. MASON, Executor. Jan. 9, 1906-23-4t THE MUSSULMAN. Ulm DevolloH ?m Intense nad II? la Frond of Uta R?ll*lon. A traveler hi Africa writes: "Tills Is a Inud of religion. Tho Mussulman's UttVOtloU Is Intense, ever present and all i>orvading, bel?g uut an accessory tacked on, as it wore, to his life to bo practiced more or less surreptitiously, but au essential part, wherowltb and wherein he liven at all times. A Mus sulman prays openly aud publicly, lu uowlse afraid to be seen. Every man wears bis striug of beads wliereou be records the number of bis dally pray ers. Notwithstanding Its, to us, uu- j Inviting appearance, the religion bus inndo and still Is making great strides in Africa, and one can only nttrlhute this to the fact that here at last Is a religion of which Its adherents are In no way ashamed. It offers to the fuithful absolute assurance of snlva tlou and engenders that hllnd, unhesi tating faith therein which Is so com forting to the native mind. "Seeing a crowd of pilgrims hound for Mecca patiently?nay, with pleasure? enduring the worst treatment that Olio could imagine meted out to herds of driven slaves, one envies the excess of faith that can engender such a dis position. Though robbed, slain, starv ed, herded with pestilence and sub jected to countless hardships and un noyances, yet year after year they come from far and near thousands ami tens of thousands strong on this the most wonderful and far reaching of lat ter day pilgrimages. "At Jedda one bcch pilgrims from all corners of the globes-Dutch sub jects from Java, Chinese from Peking, shiploads from India und Farther In dia, Russian subjects from all parts of the great empire, French subjects from Algiers, from Morocco, and dusky negroes who have tramped for months from the western shores of Africa. Through many lands and midst many tongues they come, all to meet at this thronged center of the maelstrom of the Mussulman faith." GREEK ATHLETES. The Way They Ran and the Style of Track They Used. "In the foot races of the nncieut Greeks," says a writer, "the shape of the stadium caused a grent difference, sluce it was not circular, but long and narrow, with one or both ends semicir cular. Consequently the runners had to take a sharp turn at the end of each lap, while except at the turn they were running a straight course. Evidently this turn needed much practice, for the pictures on the old vases show athletes practicing this one part of the race ns a kind of drill, taking each movement separately. "In early times, when all the runners turned round the same post, the turn gave opportunities for foul play, and there are stories of one competitor trip ping another at the post or seizing him by the hair to prevent his winning. But later, In the shorter distances at least, each ruuuer had his own track and post to turu round, and probably tho separate courses were roped off hi much the same way as they arc now In sprint races. For the start elaborate arrangements were made aud at Olym pia the stone slabs are still to be seen, with the grooves at regular intervals that had to be toed at starting. "Greek long distauce men ran in the most approved style of the present day. But the sprinters apparently em ployed a considerable amount of arm action and took very long steps, rising well on to the toes. Then there was the race in armor, an event highly praised by several of the Creek writers as a valuable preparation for war and Which Is supposed to explain the fa mous running charge of the Athenians at Marathon." Composite I'ronouii Wtintcd. The want of a composite pronoun to express both "he" and "she," and, what is sometimes more important, to ex press neither he nor she, must have embarrassed every one at some time or another. There are uugranunutlcal ways of shelving the difficulty, such as, for Instance, by translating the con venient French "on" as "they," when we really mean one person who may be either masculine or feminine. The lack of a port mantes u word to express both sexes without specifying either did not, however, trouble the new maid who approached her mistress with the ingenious remark, "Pleaso'm, a friend of mine has called and may I ask it to tea?"--Loudon Chronicle. A Point In I'unctnntlou. For a century past, probably longer, tho rule of the best printers aud pub lishers has been, "Three words in the same construction are separated by commas." Two examples will Illus trate the rule: "John,.Tames and Thomas have come." As so punctuated the first name Is vocative, the second and third nomina tive. Two persons have come. "John, James, and Thomas have come." And now the three names are nil nominatives. Three persons have come. The two meanings can be indies ted otherwise only by a footnote. ? New York Times. A Stahborn Opening, The bend of the household was going through her husband's pockets the next morning. "What kept you out so late last night?" she suddenly demanded. "It was the opening of the campaign, my dear," the lesser half replied. "Well, It didn't take three corkscrews to open it, did it?" And she drew the offending articles from his side pocket and waved them before him.?Cleveland Plain Denier. Sword less. "Yes," said the condescending youth, "I am taking fencing lessons." "Good," answered Farmer Corutos sel. "I nllus said ybu was goln' to turn In an' do somethin' useful. What's your specialty goln' to be?rail, stone or barbed wire?"?Washington Star. The Diamond Cure. The latest news from Paris is, that they have discovered a diamond cure for conumption. If you fear consump tion or pneumonia, it will, however be best for you to take that great remedy mentioned by W. T. McGco, of Vanleer, Tcnn. "I "had a cough for fourteen years. Nothing helped me, until I took Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption, Coughs and Colds, whi^h gave instant relief, and effected a per manent cure." Unequallod quick cure for Tnroat and Lung Troubles. At Lau rens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co.; price 50 cents and $1.00, guaranteed. Trial bottles free. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought SUPERVISOR'S QUARTERLY REPORT. The Following is the Report of the Super-1 visor of Laurens County for the Quarter Ending Dec. 31st, 1905. County Auditor, $ 66.66 County Commissioners and Clerk 325.00 Clerk of Court, 100.00 Sheriff, 601.27 Magistrates and Constables, 391.00 Coroner, 58.60 Poor House ann Poor, 428.18 Roads and Bridges, 787.17 Public Buildings, 161.09 Books, Stationery and Printing, 177.00 Contingent, 740.61 Chaingang, 1,743.14 Court Expenses Sept. Term, 1,145.70 Commutation Road Tax, 188.87 Total, $6,903.29 H. B. HUMBERT, [l. s.] Supervisor rj. C. J. D. Mock, County Clork. Laurens, S. C, Jan. 8th, 1906. Sullivan Township Coiton Orowers. A meeting of the Sullivan Township I Cotton Association will be held at Tum bling Shoals, at 2 p. m., Saturday, Jan. I3th for the purpose of reorganizing the township association. All officers and members are urged to attend and bring your friends. T. Mc Roper, Chairman. Don't pay $1.20 a gallon for oil be cause labeled mixed paint. Oil only costs 60 cents a gallon. Buy L. & M. Paint and add oil. It makes paint cost $1.20 a gallon. Sold by W. L. Boyd, Laurens, S. C. 14?ISt. 25 CENT COLUMN. FOR SALE AT ONCE-Three good milch cows. And also for sale 600 pounds home-made lard. J. Wade Anderson, lt. City Market. WANTED?By a prominent monthly magazine, with large, high-class circu lation, local representation to look af ter renewals and increase subscription list in Laurens and vicinity, on a salary basis, with a continuing interest from year to year in the basiness created. Experience desirable, but not essential. Good opportunity for the right person, i Address Publisher, box 69, Station O, New York. 22-2t Wanted:?A few more girls to make I overalls. Machines run by power. Nice1 and pleasant work. Some girls now j making over $6.50 per week. Crescent Co. tf. LOST-K. A. Pin between Posey's Drug store and N. B. Dial's residence. Finder please return to Gilkerson house land get reward, 22?2t TAKEN UP-Red and white spotted heifer calf, which owner can get by paying damage and cost. J. W. Saxon, Waterloo, R. F. D. No. 1. It. NOTICE?The office of A. Huff, Lo-! cal Agent of the Virninia-Carolina Chemical Company, is now over the Peoples Loan and Exchange Bank. NOTICE-We are handling a large nantity of fertilizers and are prepared to supply all demands made upon us. J Wares Shoals Manufacturing Co., Ware Shoals, S. C. 2t._ Forced to Starve. B. F. Leek, of Concord, Ky., says: 'For 20 years I suffered agonies, with a sore on my upper lip, so painful, J sometimes, that 1 could not eat. After vainly trying else, I cured it with Buck len's Arnica Salve." It's great fori burns, cuts and wounds. At Laurens I Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. Do You Need New School Supplies? If so get them here. We have a complete line of the School Children's ne cessities, such as Tablets, Pencils, Pens, Ink and all the School Books used in the Public Schools. PALMETTO DRUG CO. SCHEDULES C. N. & L. Railroad Co. Schedule In effect November 21st, 1004 : No. 62 No. 21 No. 86 Pasnnnger Mlxod ex- Freight ex PV.lv c?ptSun- cept Sun day day I.v Columbia 11 10 am 6 16 pm 100am ar Newberry 12 86 pm 706 pm 3 46 am ar Clinton 122pm 816pm 6 26am ar Laurens 142 pm 8 46 pm 6 00am No. 63 No. 22 No. 84 Lv Laurena 202pm 7 00am 620pm ar Clinton 222pm 780am 6 00pm ar Newberry 3 10 pm 836am 7 06 pm ar Columbia 4 46 pm 10 80am 0 16 pm C. II. GASQUE. Agent. Charleston <& Western Carolina Railway (Schedule in effect April 16, 1905.) No. 2 Daily Lv Laursns 1:50 pm Ar Greenwood 2- 46 ;< Ar Augusta 5:20" Ar Anderson 7:10 " No. 42 Daily Lv Augusta 2:35 pm ArAllendale 4:30 " Ar Fairfax 4:41 " Ar Charleston 7:40" Ar Beau ford 6:30 " Ar Port Royal 6:40 " Ar Savannah 6:45 " Ar Waycross 10:00" No.l Daily Lv Laurcna 2:07 pm' Ar Spartanburg 3; 30 " N >. 52 No. 87 Daily Ex. Sudday Lv Laurens 2:09 pm 8:00 am Ar Greenville 3:25 " 10:20" Arrivals:?Train No. 1, Daily, from Augusta and intermediate stations 1: 45 ?m; No. 62, daily, from Greenville and in jrmediate stations 1:35 pm; No.87,daily, except Sunday, from Greenville and intermediate stations 6:40 pm; train No. 2, daily, from Spartanburg and interm ediate stations 1: 30 p m. C. H. Gasque, Agt.. Laurens, S. C. G. T. Bryan, Gen'l Agt. Greneville S.C. Ernest Wilhams, Gen. Pass. Agt., Auguata, Ga, T. M. Emerson, Traffic Manager. The Inner Construction Of a Great BUCK'S RANGE is something we particularly like to show you. No range except the Buck's can stand the search light of thorough inspection. It is a question which part of a Buck's the inside or outsiders the best. This applies to Buck's Ranges, Hea ters or Cook Stoves?any thing with a Buck's trade mark on it. More Goods FOR Same Money. Same Goods FOR Less Honey. Red Iron Racket HERE'S TO 1906 Another milestone has been passed, a new year with all of its wondrous possibilities lies before us all. Farewell to 1905. We are marching forward, forward with a big heart full of energy and light feet, to make 1906 the Biggest Bargain=giving Year in the history of Red Iron Racket. Now we find that we have about $2p,ooo.oo Worth of Desirable and Seasonable Merchandise, and we are going to throw this Immense Stock on the market in a few days regardless of Wholesale Cost in New York and Baltimore markets. LOOK OUT FOR A RED HOT SALE Announcement in a few weeks. We are going to make several big changes in our business for Spring, I9O6. Our Stock Must Go! Watch for the day and date which' will take place in a few weeks. We are going to give you RED HOT BARGAINS. REMEMBER! OUR ENTIRE STOCK MUST GO. RED IRON RACKET, Laurens, South Carolina