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ASSAILING WILIi OF TUE LATE E. J .D EM) Y Proceedings Commented in Probate Court for the Purpose of Proving a Will in Due Form. An action has been brought in the probate court by attorneys represent ing Mrs. May Finley as petitioner, ask ing that an order be granted to require Mrs. Lulu Dcndy, widow of the late Mr. E. J. Dendy, to prove in due form of law the alleged last will and testa ment of her husband which has been admitted to probate in common form, and letters of administration with the will annexed, have been granted to Mrs. Dendy, as no executor has been appointed. A hearing ha3 been given by Judge of Probate O. G. Thompson, but the case was not carried to a conclusion by reason of the absence of two or three important witnesses. Mr. E. J. Dendy, commonly known as "Coon" Dendy, died on the 8th of October, 1902, possessed of a considera ble estate of both real and personal property, leaving two wills bearing date of June 18, 1898, and October 7, 1902, respectively. Under the provis ions of the will made in 1898, Mrs. May Finley, niece of the deceased, is named as a legatee and devisee. In the 1902 will no such provision is made and the petitioner will seek to have said will and testament set aside on the ground of incompetency, alleging that said instrument of writing was ex ecuted while the deceased was fatally ill, death following within a few hours after the paper had been prepared. The petition of Mrs. Lula Dendy, as administratrix with the will annexed, of E. J. Dendy, deceased, recites that Mr. Dendy departed thi3 life on the 8th of October, 1902, leaving in force his last will and testament which was duly executed on the 7th day of Octo ber, 1902, thereby revoking all wills previously made by him. Mr. Dendy died on the fourth day af ter being attacked with appendicitis. Ono of his attending physicians who was present when the will, purporting to be the last one, was written, says that Mr. Dendy was in full possession of his facilities and that he was not suffering very much for several hours before and during the time of the ex cution of the will, which the deceased himself dictated and signed while he reclined on his bed. After the will was prepared, which was between 9 and 10 o'clock on the 7th of October, Mr. Dendy was that same night driven to the depot, and accompanied by a phy sician and one or two relatives he was taken to Augusta for the pui ;><>:.<? uf having an operation performed but the patient died shortly after reaching the hospital, which was on tho?morning of Octobers, 1902. The case is of considerable interest and a final hearing will probably be given in a short time when the result can be known perhaps. The proponent of the will is repre sented by Simpson, Cooper & Babb, while Johnstone, Cromer & Todd repre sent Mrs. Finley. Dr. J. D. An-;tin of Rock Hill was in tho city for a brief visit during the past week. Mrs. Lula P. Dendy and Mrs. J. W. Turner of Mountville were in the city Wednesday. Mr. Neal Knight was in town Friday from Tumbling Shoals. Mr. Laurens Dorroh was in tho city Friday from Gray Court. Mr. John R. Curry of Dials favored us with a pleasant call Friduy. Mr. W. R. Richey, Jr., returned from a brief visit to Columbia Satur day. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Layton of Lanford were in the city Friday. Messrs. Lee I Spoon and T. M. Adair of Jacks were in the city Saturday for the meeting of the Cotton Growers. Lyceum Season Closed. The Lyceum Course which was held this season under the auspices of the Laurens Mills management came to a close Friday evening with the appear ance at the auditorium of "The South ern Trio" and Mart King, a charming story teller. The feature of the eve ning's entertainment was the singing of numerous orignal Southern songs by "The Southern Trio," composed of three Georgia girls who are artists of culture and distinction. The season's course was a decided success from first to last, every at traction put on being of a very high order and in every way deserving of the liberal support accorded by an appre ciative public. HYOMEI KILLS CATARRH. Its Healing Balsams Kill All Catarrhal Cm ms SoId Under Guarantee. There is no more common disease than catarrh, and none that is more dangerous. It weakens and debilitates the whole system, if it is allowed to run, leads to serious, and sometimes fatal complications. It is a note-worthy fact that among the many medicines and treatment for catarrh, there is only one which The Laurens Drug Co. sell under their positive guarantee to refund the money if it does not cure, ? Hyomei Nature's remedy for the cure of catarrh. No dangerous drugs are taken into the stomach when Hyomei is used.? Breathed through the small pocket in _ baler that comes with every Hyomei outfit, its healing balsams penetrate to the most remote cells of the throat, nose and lungs, killing the germs of catarrh, healing the irritated mucous membrane, and making complete and lasting cures. The complete Hyomei outfit, consist ing of an inhaler that can be carried in the purse or vest pocket, medicine dropper, and a bottle of Hyomei, costs only $1. The inhaler will last a life time, while extra bottles of Hyomei can be procured, whenever needed, for only 50 cents. The Laurens Drug Co. are selling a good many outfits at this season, and they bave so much confidence in the remedy that they guarantee to refund the money in case it does not cure. Do Not Over Plant. The following very interesting letter from Mr. Wm. V. King, Supt. N. Y. Cotton Exchange, was received by Richard Cheatham, Secretary of the Southern Cotton Association: Mr. Richard Cheatham, Atlanta, Ga. Dear Sir: Your favor of the 19th inst. is received. Thanks for Presi dent Jordan's cotton statistics, etc., which give the facts clearly and intel ligently. In my opinion the coming planting season will prove to be the most try ing if not the most critical in the ex perience of the cotton growers of the South. Trying because there arc many who believe 10 or 10 1-2 cents will prove so serious a temptation to the planter that he will put every available acre in cotton. This opinion is not confined to this section of the country alone, but is endorsed by many of the good people of the South, not planters of cotton 1 am glad to say. It will indeed prove a critical season for the planter and for the entire South should the temptation to over-plant in cotton be carried out. The years of splendid work of your Association to gether with that of others who have co-operated, will be swept away, and a condition of servitude for the planter will be reenacted with its consequent 6c or 7c for cotton. This is not an extreme view of the busi ness. It is certain to occur unless the plan ers stand solidly together and for their own protection diversify the planting, putting in a moderate acreage only in cotton. If the planters will not protect themselves in a matter of ach vital in terest, to whom can they look for help? Certainly not to the buyer and the consumer. To sum up the matter, the situation for weal or for woe for 7 cents or for 12 cents is entirely in the hands of the planter. In a brief interval of time the world will know whether he has proven false to himself or has had the courage and manliness to resist the temptation which now threatens to wrest from him the control of the situa tion. Your3 truly, Wm. V. King. White Man to Hang. Columbia, March 16.?A Supreme Court decision filed today seals the fate of Bob Smalls and John Noll, North Carolina white men, who were con victed last spring in Darlington of the murder of a negro named Frank Scott, whom they shot on the public highway, the white men being in a drunken and rowdy condition. Smalls was only 22 years old, and Noll was just 19 at the time of the killing. Smalls was given a death sentence, and Noll, being recom mended to mercy, got a life sentence. Smalls was sentenced to hang last May. The Supreme Court affirms the results in the lower Court, and Smalls is to be rc-sentenccd in the near future. You can always find here a complete line of cooking stoves and ranges in different styles and sizes. They are sold under a guarantee that if they do not give satisfaction we will cheerfully refund your money. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes? Co. In Spring Array! Our Millinery Department just now is a fore-taste of summer. No more winter hats or trimmings for us. Everything wc show in Millinery is brand new and in full accord with the spirit of the season. You'll find our Millinery section a wondrously interesting place to visit this week. Special for Saturday, March 24th. Ready-to-wear Saturday 89c. Ready-to-wear Saturday $1.68. Ready-to-wear Saturday $1.89. Ready-to-wear Saturday $2.98. Ready-to-wear Saturc.iy 3.69. 'Phone 183. Hats worth $1.25, Hats worth $2.00, Hats worth $2.25, Hats worth $3.50, Hats worth $4.00, All Silk Taffeta Ribbon worth 35c, Saturday 24c. All Silk Taffeta Ribbon worth 25c, Saturday 19c. All Silk Taffeta Ribbon worth 15c. Saturday 09c. 30-inch Habutai Silks in white, black and colors, the regular 50-cent kind, Saturday 39c. THE HUB. Laurens, S. C. TRADE flARK The Fertilizer with Less Acreage Fewer acres, lighter labor, larger yields?a happy combination secured with FARMERS' BONE, the fertilizer proved perfect by twenty-one years of great crops from Southern soil. Farmers' Bone is richest in balanced food for every stage of plant growth from planting time till harvesting, and is suited to a great diversity of crops, from cotton to corn, wheat to small truck. ^N^^fe^ Made with Fish Fish scrap is used in every ton of Farmers' Bone, insuring; nourishment under all crop conditions and making: it famous as a crop saver. Look for the Roystcr trade mark. HERE'S THE SALES RECORD THINK OF THE CROP RECORD 1885-260 TONS 1890-1,600 TONS 1895?12,000 TONS 1900-58,455 TONS 1905-130,091 TONS Norfolk, Va. Columbia, 8.O. F. S. ROYSTER GUANO CO. Tarboro, N. O. Mnoon, Ca. DR. Q. C. ALBRIGHT, DENTIST. Office over Peoples Loan and Ex change Bank, Laurer.s, S. C. 55! CLIFTON JONES Dentist OFFICE IN SIMMONS BUILDING Phone: Office No. 86; Residence 219. Simpson, Cooper & Babb Attorneys at Law. Will practice lo all State Courts. Prompt attention givon to all business. Stocks Real Estate Insurance Business placed in my hands will have| prompt and careful attention. J. J. ADAMS! Broker, Laurens, S. C. Office over Enterprise Bank SCHEDULES C. N. & L. Railroad Co. Schedule In effect November 21st, 1904 : No. 52 No. 21 No. 85 i'nBsonKor Mixed ex- tYeitrht cx twiy ccptSun eept Sur. day day ? I.v Columbia 1110 am G15pm 100 am ar Newbcrry 12 30 p m 7 05 p m 3 45 am nr ('linton 1 22 p in 8 15 p m 5 25 a in ar Ldiurens 142 pm 8 45 p m 6 00 a m No. 53 No. 22 No. 81 I.v I^iurena 2 02 p m 7 00 a m 5 20 pm ar Clinton 2 22 p in 7 30 a m G 00 p m ar Ncwberry 3 10 p m 8 35 a m 7 05 p m ar Columbia 4 45 pm 10 30 a m 9 15pm C. H. CASQUE. Axent. . QUICKEST AND BEST ROUTE To Savannah.Waycross, Jacksonville and all Florida Points, via Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad. Leave Laurens, 1:50 p. m. Leave Augusta, 10:.'K) p. m. Arrive Savannah, 2:50 a. m. Arrive Waycross, 6:05 a. m. Arrive Jacksonville, 8:40 a. m. Through Pullman Sleeping Car Service between Augusta and Jacksonville. Tri-weekly through Parlor Car Ser vice between Augusta and Ashcvillc on trains Nos. 1 and 2; northbound Mon days, Wednesdays and Fridays; aouth l>ound, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur days. Close connections made at Jackson ville for all points South. Round trip Winter Tourist Excursion tickets to Florida points on sale. GEO. T. BRYAN, General Agent, Greenville, S. C. C. IL Gasque, Agt., Laurens, S. C. Ernest Williams, G.P.A., Augusta, Ga. 0 nndWHiGKuY HADIT43 curcil i.i lior.io with out paiu. Hook of par ticulars sent FItr.K. BS n. M. WOOI.I.KY. M. D. Atlanta, ?O, Office lOl N. I'ryor Street. Side and Back COMBS arc still in the height of fashion, and will also be worn this spring and summer. We have the Intest styles of fancy Combs from $1.25 to $7.00 per set of three. Also the newest de signs in Bracelets, Hat Pins, Cuff Pins, Fobs and Crosses. Give Us a Call Before Purchasing. Fleming Bros. Planting' Successfully First requisite?GOOD SKKD?that's our busi ness. Second requisite? that's up to you?in the planting. We've got the live "grow" kind of garden and flower seeds. You can take them away from us without any resistance on our part for a very small price. The Laurens Drug Co. LAURENS, S. C. 'Phone 75 floods Delivered. Whiskey, Morphine and other DRUGS, and nervous diseases treated. Chnrges more reasonable than other like institutions. $25.00 per week pays for treatment, remedies and board. Result absolutely the same. L. G. CORBETT, M. D. THE CAROLINA SANITARIUM, Greenville, S. C. N. B. Dial. A. U. Todd. DIAL & TODD, Attorneys and Coun sellors at Law. Enterprise Bank and Todd Offloo Build lng. Laurens, S. 0. r We have made a special effort to make this display the best we have ever shown. Our Couches are upholstered with the finest grade of cloth and finest grain of leather procurable. The springs are so constructed that the Couch will conform with body while resting. We invite your careful investigation and attention. CLOTHING! Distinctive Spring Models in | Boys' and Juveniles' Suits No parents of boys?those who do the buying?will do themselves, their purse or their boys justice when outfitting the youngsters, if they miss seeing our superb showing of Hons' ih) Spring Clothing. It's j Clothing that is the re * suit of years of thought and study?of skillful ap plication of the knowl edge of what to use and what not to use to make boys' garments that will hold together, stay in shape and give satisfac tory service. The moment you examine it, the minute the lad tries it on, you will readily sec that our Boys' Clothing is "different," enough so to appeal to you, and that it's worth buying. $2.50 to $5.00. Smart Spring Suits for Men and Young* Men More dignified and genteel suits are not made than those we offer you this season. These suits arc the product of America's foremost mak ers and possess every wrinkle known to high-class tailor ing. As an example of val ue-giving, conic see our Spring Sack Suits at $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00. They express the latest word in fashion?the longer coat with shaped back and deep center vent or deep side vents; the wide collar and lapels, single or double breasted cut?and may be selected in worsted in the new gray shades; also other ^^?,7?jf)fJn*c* effects, plain blue or black fabrics; say $10.00 to Jteo.oo, Another Shoe The crowd that attended our shoe sale last Saturday was enthusiastic over the great values we gave in shoes. We will have on sale another line of manufacturer's samples' mostly low cuts which will cc[ual or surpass the first lot. The sizes in men's shoos 6 to 8, in ladies 3 to A[ only one pair of a kind. Heed These Prices Men's $4.50 to $5.00 Shoes and Oxfords. Men's $3.50 to $4-00 Shoes and Oxfords . Men and Ladies' $3.00 to $3.00 Shoes and Oxfords $3.39 2.98 2.49 Men and Ladies' $2.50 to $2.75 Shoes and Oxfords Men and Ladies' $2. to $2.25 Shoes and Oxford? Men and Ladies' $1.75 Shoes and Oxfords. Great Values in Boys' and Children's Shoes. Remember the Bargain Basement! New goods are being received in this department every day. The great crowds that come here daily are astonished to find what wonderful values we are giving the people. Just spend a few min utes here and see what we are doing. Fancy Table Covers, Bargain Basement Price, 10 and 25cts. Fancy Pictures, Bargain Base ment Price, 10, 15, and 25cts. Yard wide Sea Island Bargain Basement Price 5cts. yard. Calico Bargain Basement Price 3icts. per yard. Men's Pants, Bargain )Base ment Price, 89c and $1.49 Ready Made Shirts, Bargain Basement Price, 49, and 69cts. J. E. Minter & Bro ? Laurens, m n i X outh Carolina. || Hi