The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, August 07, 1907, Image 4

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BSV.cnt thai Hon. John I would probably bo ap Bmbcr of the State board Bio fdl the vacancy caused Bat ion of J. E. Roland of Kin caused a decidedly caus Bnt to bo issued by Mr. O. V. the State superintendent Bfen. Mr. Martin says that Biing personal against Gov. Bxcept that ho protests on fi that all members of the Bd be educators. Before is B^temcnt Mr. Martin sent Belter to Gov. Ansel: Bel, Columbia, S. C. BQpPain informed that you B il t he position on t he St at e fine KMural ion from the second Bfa 'ivwycr and ex-governor. Hp~thr case, I wish to serve Bnor^^^^rt expect to make a vigor I ous protest Mirough the press. Such' B#',('"" will sferiously Injure the work B^fthhichjparmcnt, as well as have a BT ul10" the schools and Bp State. If I am cor B BKcond district, this will Bmointmcnts on the State B-ution, and tho teaching B B not been recognized. I ^^they will feel your atti ^1 very keenly. I shall not ^^TesiCTr^Tto speak frankly in rdgard to W this matter. ' Sincerely yours, O. B. Martin, State Supt. of Education. MR. MAKTIN'S I'KOTKST. x . The statement referred to is as fol lows: "I regard the appointment as polit cal rather than educational. While I have an exalted opinion of the ap pointee, I believe this position was ten dered him because of former associa tion in politics and because of hia po litical prominence. "The lav/ says the btatc board of education shall constitute an advisorv body with whom the State superinten dent of education shall have the right to consult when lie is in doubt as to his official duty. There are other statutes Which made the duties and relations of this board very close to the State su perintendent of education. The law gives the governor the power of ap pointment, but I think that common decency and courtesy demand that the State -^superintendent of education be ' consulted. At least several very dis tinguished governors, including that delightful and considerate gentleman who adorned that office during the past four years, have taken this view. I know that this is the view held by a very large majority of the educators of this State. "In the second district I did not even W know that tho name of the distinguish B <>(l ex-governor was being considered B tor the s^ilion until after the position r was tendered him. I refuse to believe that it was ever intended that the gov ernor should be a political and paternal Santa ('laus to tender surprise appoint ments to a child-like State superinten dent. This same chie*f executive made a similar surprise appointment in the sixth district and l-? concurred in the result because I rea" ze the ne cessity of having one excellent lawyer on the board. "In the name of the schools of South Carolina I insist that un educational board shall consist of educators. What would be said if teachers should be put on the. pharmaceutical board or the ? State board of medical examiners? Or why not let teachers conducl bar exam inations? There has been a decided disposition in the South recently to put educators in educational offices. Every Southern State superintendent of edu cation has had experience in teaching. A few years ago this was not true: States that have political boards of ed ucation are passing laws requiring that experienced school men shall constitute the membership of Slate boards of ed ucation. Rills to that effect r.rc now pending4 in the Georgia legislature. They have had a board of State officers. "i he Side bond of. education prc piros all questions for?icachers' exami nation.^ makcrr?lil courses of study, ^???'emmes reading circle papers, sclcctr. books for teachers and childrens and Es other duties more or less pro 1. f a man who is really looking ial efficiency and service to the does not want people who have their lives to that line of work than I can see. It looks to me appointment upon perfunctory ion and patronizing politics. Speaking plainly in regard to this matter because it is a luxury so to apeak; and because I am convinced that educational progress may be se riously handicapped by "pmhernatorial obtuseness, stupidity anH selfish politi cal persistency." THE (iOVKKNOR'S IDF.A. Gov. Ansel when asked about the matter yesterday had nothing to say in reply to the letter except that he con y . i<|ej-e<i Goy. Shcppard a good man and ' that his idea was to appoint another layman who could assist the board in reaching cecisions fiom a legal stand point. He said that he had no idea of giving olVense ami in the appointment had tho best interests of tho State at heart. Gov. Shcppard has been in public life for many years and the position was tendered him by Gov. Anel several ? days ago. Tho latter was out of the A city Monday, hut returned yesterday Hwhe-.jrthe statement from Mr. Martin w.n.:i given out. It was' the, causo of Bt.i.siderable comment at the State cap Bol when it became known. ') he singular part of this controversy Between the governor and the State Biporhuendent of education is that ^Bey,were both elfceted from Greenville B-gAv. Gen. J. C. Boyd, adjutant B^^md Maj. Jno. H. Earle, rail j^rittioner, ate also from Bi-hc first time that I^^^^Mppy family Bitted itself, Bgfc^ some ^LAr.sel about the [y that Gov. Ansel artin as soon as he ie State superintendent of luKRion was worked up over the situ ation. Gov. Ansel declined to make any statement at all, although it was stat ed yesterday that the situation in the second district had been discussed be tween Mr. Martin and Gov. Ansel, but all names proposed were not acceptable for ons reason or another and Gov. Ansel being responsible for the appoint ment named Gov. Shoppard. It is said that the precedent for Gov. Ansel's action dates back as far as Gov. McSweeney's administration any way, for Gov. McSwceney and State Supetintendcnt McMahan did not agree upon the appointments at that time. Withdraws Marsh Words. After thinking the matter over Supt. Martin within a day or two following I the above Btatement sent to Governor Ansel a note saying that he guessed he got mad and that the language used in Iiis statement was "harsh." Ho there fore desired to withdraw any part of the "statement" that was personally I offensive to tho Governor. Slate Superintendent Martin and Politics Let us examine tho extraordinary out break of State Superintendent of Educa tion O. B. Martin. It is a jet of dame, accompanied by rumbling and detona tion. But let us be calm, though crags crack and caverns crumble while we consider it. Mr. Martin'^ objection to Ex-Govern or John C. Shcppard for a place on the State Board of Education on the ground that he is a "politician" excites curi osity. Though he is doubtless a well trained and clever "school man," it is pretty well understood that Mr. Martin would not have defeated that rather ablo "school man," Mr. John J. McMa han, had he not been a "politician" himself?indeed one of the liveliest that ever "came down the pike." Mr. O. B. Martin objects to a "politi tician?" By the Lord, Harry! Suflicc it to say, that if there be a politician in South Carolina who can give Mr. Martin odds, he is a wonder that has not pas sed within our range of vision. Seriously, Mr. Martin's assault on Governor Ansel is excusable only on the ploa that it provides merriment. No tremendous issue can he had out of the matter. If the Governor was wrong in neglecting to consult the State Superin tendent, it was a little wrong, a wee, small wrong, by no means intentional and not deadly in its effects. The lan guage of the Superintendent is intemper ate and therefore absurd. The people will laugh at the Superintendent of Ed ucation and they will recall that the present Governor is never "stupid" or "indecent." It is quite impossible that the Governor would desire to reduce the importance of the Superintendent of Education. That would be a sin. Meantime, tne appointment of Mr. John C. Sheppard is wise. The State will be especially fortunate to have the services of this accomplished and suc cessful man of affairs on its Board of Education. Mr. Sheppard happens to be one of the foremost men in South Carolina, a lawyer of the widest cul ture and most admirable ability and attractive personality. Ho has had exceptional business experience and he has been deeply and actively interested in schools and colleges all his life. Mr. Sheppard would be a valuable member even of a "medical board" or a "phar maceutical board," to reply to Mr. Martin's fling, or of any other board upon which the presence of a really strong and big man would he desirable. Although the suggestion will scarcely peep into Mr. Martin's mind, we be lieve that Mr. Sheppard would prove "n uncommonly efficient State Superin tendent of Education could he be pre vailed upon to accept that post. When a man of his stamp can be induced to serve upon a State board, sensible per sons will find encouragement and cause for congratulation in the incident. But again, we would rebuke any inti mation from any source reflecting upon or belittling Mr. Martin V ronown as a "politician." Politics is his long suit and may make him Governor somo day. Nothing else will. ?News and Courier. ;? a <; t ##*<4 v**-* 4 >fc * -\ % A TRUE LOVE STORY. % BY w. i). s. $ -i-* * * ft * 5h * *. **** **** f f. * f All our magnificent farming lands lying up from Laurens county to the Blue Ridge mountains and to the Geor gia line were once owned by the Cher okee Indians. In 1783 the Governor^of South Carolina purchased these lande from the Indians and opened them up for settlement. The old Revolutionary war had just closed, and many men were seeking homes. The S? family were the first to move into Greenville District, They bought lands and located on Reedy river just aboye Dunklin bridge and up the branch to Lebanon church. Hew lett, Sr., married a Berkeley county girl who had just moved up into the New purchase. There were no wagons use by the farmers. Timbers were cut and hewed out into runners and vehicles made to haul their produce on. He placed his wife's clothing and household goods on one of the sleds and moved to his cabin. He and wife and negroes walked behind the sled to their new home. From land granta for his services in the war and trading cattle and horses he soon owned much valuable land. Money was a scarce commodity in those days. He paid the parson for marriage fee in a pair of shoes that he had made. He was blessed in his work, and in a few years had sons, daughters, stock, ne groes and lands. He named ono son Hewlett, Jr., after his own name. He grew to be an active, robust and intel ligent lad. Tho P? family moved up in this sec tion. They had a daughter, Sallie, an attractive young girl with raven hair, fair features and eyes that could charm a young man. Hewlett., Jr., was perfect ly infatuated with Sallie. He wont to school with her, both studied out of the old blue back speller, he accompanied me, saved the beat A chicken, the choicest pieces of cake and pies for Sal lie His brother had gone West to help open out the State of Alabama for white settlements. He wrote to How to come out and see the fine lands on the banks of the Tennespee river, before he made up his mind to marry and settle in South Carolina. It was a long journey on horse-back to Alabama, and he was gone over a year. On his return he found the P? family had moved to Abbeville, C. H. Hib father gave him a farm and a f? ' negroes to cultivate the lafiu, anilNj wont to work to put in a crop. After] everything was gotten in good shape, his mind was constantly going out to I the home of his sweetheart. A nice I suit of broad cloth was bought, a new saddle was purchased and he was ready to mount his horse and start for Abbeville. Everybodyjin these days rode horse-back. About sun down he reached the red hills of Long Cane Creek in a few miles of the village. As he was slowly picking his way through the mud I guiding his horse next to the ditch, the horse being blind in one eye, slipped off and icll into the gully with him. Hol was plastered with red mud, and his] fine broad cloth coat split from collar to tail. He was in u bad predicament, got his horse out of the gully and led him up to a neighboring house and ob tained leave to spend the night there. The good lady of the house hunted suit of clothes for him, washed off the mud and darned up the rents in his suit and had every thing in order next morning. After settling his bill for lodging and damages, he mounted one eye and started for the town. He rode up to the horse rack, dismounted and went into the hotel to meet Miss Sallie. Meet ing no one in the office but hearing voices in the adjoining room he looked in, the door being ajar, and saw Miss Sallie sitting by the side of a young man that was reading law at the Court House. From the happy looks and gen eral appearance of tilings he instantly came to the conclusion that he was too late, and walked sadly out of the hotel, mounted his horse and rode out of Abbeville. A day too late. If he had got in the night before he intended to ask Sallie to set the day and fix up everything to bring his wife home the next trip. He always (irmly believed the old blind horse failing into the ditch caused him not to marry, lie lost faith in woman kind, and through a long life never would court another woman but devoted his time to cultivating Iiis farm and making money. Not long before his death he related his courtship to me, and he advised all his nephews to marry and raise familes if they ever expected tobe any account in this world. I could see that the old man had a tender place in his heart for Sallie and loved her as long as he lived. Mr. P? resided several years at Abbeville, run the hotel and edited the independent Press, and finally moved to Alabama. Miss Sallie and the law yer did not marry. He moved oil' to Charleston and she af It rwards married a planter over in the flat woods, lived to a good old age, and left a family of very intelligent children. Barbecue at Beaverdam. The ladies of Beaverdam church will give a barbecue at the church Friday, Aug. 10th., proceeds to be used for church repairs. The friends of "Old Beaverdam" are urgently requested to turn out and help in this worthy cause. "Any woman can break her husband of smoking if she goes about it right." "Put a drug in his coffee?" No buy his cigars for him.?Houston Post. Notice of Removal I have removed my shop from near Red Iron Racket to rear of Todd Block. I appreciate the patronage of my rtl '. customers and hope for its continuance. John Fowler, l-ll Blacksmith. TUB KE\nVAYB ?fSf WAY. Tuft cii>S|BrwAV to raake^VCrean. BUnpIj Stir the c^fletita of on* package Jell-O ICE CREAM Powder Into a quart of mil* and f rcere. No heating or cooking; nothlu* elao to add. On* pack age malten nearly ??*? quart* of fine ice cream. Coil* abont 1 cent a plate. W94 kln>lt: Vanilla, Chocolate, Slrate bcrrp, /.o/iw.i ami Unjlavortd. Approved by ''ore Food Commlaatoejcta. Mo dlseaae gerraa or ptomalue poison in Jell-O lea Cream Powder. ?fY-r?? _ i _, 8 package* tec., ?\Ve<r^\ at all grocer*. *H\ O^aass^oA haunt it, aend t\'R\V^h~^la rtt us hi* nsnio and ages and our U liiRtrated recipe book will bo mailed to you. The (JrncMC Pure Feed Co.. Le Hoy. N. Y. Visit our booth at.lnincBlmvnKxuoHition. HISTORIC OLD LISBON. The Ladies Aid Society Qivcs Successful Barbecue. The Ladies Aid Society of Lisbon | church gave a barbecued dinner last Saturday for the benefit of tho church. Quite a neat sum was realized which will be used for repainting the church and making other improvements. Speeches were mado on this occasion by Senator P. P. McGawan, Judge O. G. Thompson and Col John F. Bolt, all I directing their remarks to the appropri ateness of the occasion. Congressman J. T. Johnson and the Hon. C R. Wal lace who had been invited to be present and deliver addresses were both pre vented from attending. Mr. Muggins?Your wife seems to be very persistent. Mr. Bubbins ? Persistent? Why that woman has been looking under the bed for a burglar for twenty-six years.? Philadelphia Record. Panama Cnnnl?Eric Canal. Machinery is digging the Panama ("anal a thousand times quicker than the shovel dug the Erie. Machinery produces the L. & M. Paint at fifty times less cost for labor, than if made by hand. The L. & M. gives tho best job in the world, because L. & M. Zinc hardens L. & M. White Lead and makes L. & M. Paint- wear like iron for 10 to 15 years. It only requires 4 gallons of this cele brated paint and 3 gallons of Linseed Oil at 60 cts. per gallon, to paint a mod erate sized house. If any defect exists in L. &. M. Paint will repaint house for nothing. Sold by J. IL & M. L. Nash, Laurens. Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. Notice of Election. In consideration of a petition suffi ciently signed by the freeholders and electors of that portion of Fountain Inn chool District No. 3-B which is sit uated in Laurens County, asking for an election to co-operate with Luna School District No. 3-E, for the purpose of or ganizing a High School at Fountain Inn as provides for by a recent act of the Legislature, an election will be held at Fountain Inn, August 21th., 1907, beginning at 7 A. M. and closing at 4 P. M. under the supervision of* the District Hoard of Trustees of said Dis trict. Those favoring the proposition will vote "For High School" thor.e oppos ing will vote "Against High School." Registration certificate and tax re ceipts are requirements of Electors to vote. R. W. NASH R. A. DOBSON L. D. ELLEDGE (Ounty Board of Education for Lau rens County. Aug. 3-1907. l-2t. Notice of Election. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO I, SUIX1VANS TOWNSHIP. An election will be held at Princeton academy, School District No. 1, "Sulli vans Township, Friday August 23rd, 1907, to decide whether a tas. of three (3i mills for school purposes shall be levied and collected in said District. Tu.? in favor of the tax will vote "Yes," and those opposed "No." It is ordered that tne Board of Trus tees shall act as managers of said elec tion, which shall be conducted according rules governing general election. Reg istration Certificates and tax receipt requirements of electors to vote. Polls will be open from 7 a. m. to 4 p. m. By order of the County Board of Education for Laurens County. R. W. NASH, Chairman. R. A. DOBSON. l-2t L. D. ELLEDGE. 50c. IN CASH FOR 100 Coupons FROM The Cigarette ot Quality 2 Coupons in each Package Coupons also Redeemable for Valuable Presents Premium Department AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. Jersey City, N, J. St. Louis, Mo. Chicora College For Young Women, .Greenville, South Carolina. A Christian Home School. A High Grade College. OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY THE PRESBYTERIES OF THE SYNOD OF S. C. 15. A.; B. S.; H. L. and M. A. degree courses. Schools of Music, Art, Expresa ion and {Business. Ellegant. buildings and grounds worth $50,000. J Modern con veniences. Handsome Auditorium. Large Pipe Organ. Hcalthjful climate in Piedmont section. Expenses: (A) Tuition, Board, Room and Fees $183.00. (B) All included in (A) and Tuition for Music, Art or Expc^dion $203.00. Lessons under Director, add $10.00. Next session begins j?ember 19th, 1907 For Catalogue and information address, ^^B- P* BYRD, President. ?63 acres, joining land of Watts Mills known as the Badgctt place. Nice residence. This is a well elevated tract overlooking the city of Laurena, just outside incorporat'jd limits fronting on North Harper street and divided by Sublic highway. This property can bo ivided into building lots to advantage. A good investment for right man. Price $50 per acre. One lot 71 x 304, more or less, front ing on Sullivan street, adjoining lot of J. M. Philpot. Good six room dwelling with city water. A bargain. $2,250.00. Eight room dwelling and 1 acre lot, corner Academy and Irby streets, Lau rens. Modern improvements. $1,600. 245 1-4 acres, moro or less, known as the Reuben Martin tract, 3 miles west of Lanford Station. Good dwelling, out buildings and tenant houses. Price $22.50 per acre. One-third cash, bal ance within 1, 2, and 3 years. 127 acres land, seven room dwelling, one tenant house, good out buildings, within two miles of Maddens Station. Price $1,200.00. 153 acres land, one-fourth mile of Warrior creek church, good dwelling; 3 tenant houses, good out buildings, good pastures well watered. Price $31.00 an acre. Can make easy terms. 87 acres of land with good improve ments and well timbered. Hunter Town ship. Price $18.00 per acre. 87 acres land in Hunter township, good improvements. Price $18 per acre. 62 acres inside of incorporate limits of the town of Gray Court. Cood improve ments. Price $36 per acre. 3-4 acre lot, Fountain Inn, 5 room house and good out buildings, wired in with good strong wire. Price $000. 147 acres of land two miles cast of Gray Court, known as the Carrett place. Price $2,000.00. Two lots in the city of Laurens, Nos. 15 and 36; part of Simpson property. Price $150.00 for the two. 62 acres land, two dwellings and out buildings, one mile of New Harmony Church. Price $35.00 per acre. 140 acres in Youngs township near Bramlett's Church, 7 room dwelling, good barn and outbuildings. Price $4,200. 33 Acres land with 0 room cottage in side corporate limits of town of Gray Court, a bargain at $1.500. 150 acres of land within the corporate limits of town of Cray Court, with dwelling and 3 tenant houses, barn and out buildings; also line rock quarry in good working order, price $4,000. 15 acres of land, bounded by lands of Albert Ramage, Bee Blakely and others. Price $50 per acre. 3 acres of land in town of Fountain Inn, 6 room dwelling, barn and out buildings, price $3,000. 100 acres of located between Alma and the old Eden postoflice, with dwell ing and out buildings, price $2,250. 15 acres land in town of Fountain Inn on Shaw street. Will be divided into 3 acre lots with one acre front. $200. per acre. 7 1-8 acre land, dwelling, barn and out-buildings, in town of Duncan, Spar tanburg county. Price $025. 140 acres of land at Maddens Station with one tenant house, one hundred acres in cultivation. Price $25.00 per acre. 225 acres of land near Stomp Sp?-ii)g, in Jacks township. CJood dwelling four tennant houses, and good out buildings. Price $2600. Terms easy. 300 acres oi land, bounded by land of Ludy Mills and II. A. Mill, and .1. D. Mills Home tract; 5 horse farm in cul tivation, fine timber fine pasture, price $35.00. Two lots of land in town of Fountain Inn, 33 1-3 x 150 feet each, suitable for business building lots. Price $650.00 each. 49 acres land 2 miles east of Fountain Inn, 2 tenant houses and good outbuild ings, price $1,470. Eighty-three acres uf land on Ml. Creek, in three miles of Cray Court, with two tenant houses and good out building... Price $20 per acre. One house and lot on Gulliver street, in town of Fountain Inn; seven room, two-story building. Price $1,400. One hundred and sixty-two acres of land, with dwelling, two tenant bouses, good outbuildings, mar Leesville, Lau rens township. Price $3,100. One lot in the city of Laurens, con sisting of three store rooms and vacant lot. Price $15,000. Sixty acres of land within two miles of the city of Laurens, with six-room dwelling, good ban* and outbuildings. Price, $2,700. One lot in town of Troy 30 x 120 feet with store house and dwelling. Price $000. 00 acres near Badgott's Old Mill $1,000 dwelling good out buildings. For $2,700. Sixty acres of land one mile Owings Station, well improved. Price $1,500. One lot in town of Gray Court, con taining two acres, nine room dwelling, servants' house, good barn. Suitable for a boarding house. Price $:5,000. One f.ve room cottage at Owings Station, with blacksmith shop, and out building, one-half acre of land. $700. Sixty-eight acres of land near Raplcy, beautiful dwelling, fine barn, good pas ture and well watered- price $3,400, 143 acres of land, three buildings, one hundred acres in cultivation, remainder in timber, in Youngs township?$25.00 per acre. 409 acres in Waterloo township, known as the Hamilton place -$15.00 per acre. 18-room building, tho Leatberwood House and 1-2 acre lot in town of Wood ruff. Price $0,000. One lot on Todd Avenue, containing 7-10 of an acre, well set in bertnuda grass. Price $125.00. Four lots on Chestnut street, part of the .1. L. M. Irby estate, 300 feet front, 264 feet deep, 1-45 acres. Price $800.00. One lot on Chestnut Street, 61 feet front, 225 feet deep. Price $125.00. One lot on Irby Avenue, 6! by 155. On this lot are 8 nice trees. Price $150.00 296 acres of land in Scu file town town ship known as the Teague place, 4 ten nant houses, 5 horse farm In cultlva tion, 40 acres fine bottom, also fine pas ture. Price $4500.00. 54 3-4 acres near Fountain Inn, front ing public highway and C. & W. 0 R. R., 40 acres in cultivation. Price, 2250. 100 acres of land near Rabtm' Creek church, two tenant houses, good out buildings. Price $3vs00. 100 acres, 2 milc.i of Rahun Creek church, dwelling and outbuilding. $2200. 178 acres in Hunter Township 1-4 mile Hopewell church, dwelling and three tenant houses, barn and other im provements. Price $3000. J.N. LEAK, Real Estate Dealer. TEN 5 -M-OF BARGAIN GIVING ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ... :THE HUB_ The-Hub has presented a busy appearance during the second week bflfrDWfoflufl Cleat-up Sale of Summer Merchandi e. Our store has been crowded with cngeflBhppPcrs whose appreciation of values was shown by liberal purchases. Vet there arc no (ttk?ian) wno have been unable to take advantage of this great money-saving opportuuitdfl therefore w< have decided to continue the vSale ten days longer, or until ?SATURDAY, AUGUST 17T Come the last week of the Sale effecting just as great value week. The Sale means absolute and imperative clearance of all S Lot Figured Batiste, all desirable patterns, 10c, 12Jc and 15c, this sale. Rc _i? I.?.i yard wide Percales, fast colors, worth 10c and 12Jc, yours for. 8c Lot Fancy Ginghams, worth 7c and 8c, re duced to. J..ot neat Figured colors .. ?-f. J 10 pcs. Brown Linen, the 15c kind, this sale J only. 10c Special 40-inch wide White Lawn, can't be matched. 10c 'ambric Fmbroidcri^n biggest values of tb^Bcnson; f>?Uh. ... Hj / i Lot of Dollar Corsets, your choice this 8a,e. G!)c Ladies' Fine Batiste Corsets with hose sup porters . 4;{c Special lot Marseilles Pattern Bed Spreads, you can't match them, 89c, $1.19 and_ 1.09 After two weeks' busy selling', a lot of short lengths have accumulated. These have been conveniently arranged oil a counter and marked at a fraction of their value. Do Your Shopping This Week at The HUB L/AURKNS, SOUTH CAROLINA Due West Female College, Due West, S. C. The ideal place for quiet study, thor ough work, sweet Christian influence, and kind personal oversight. Overflow ing attendance last year. Greatly im proved facilities. New Carnegie Hall with elegant accommodation for 100 hoarders. Electric light, steam heal, complete waterworks and sewerage. Delightful climate and splendid health record. The very best advantages for the least money. Beautiful catalog. The President's address till Sept., 1st will be REV. JAMES BOYCE, MUNTRE\T, N. C. 52-0t. FOR SALB. In Laurens County, S. C, 200 acres rieh red alluvial soil in Sullivan Town ship, 10 miles Ware Shoals, 12 miles Laurens, on Laurens public road, 150 open and rented for 7 bales cotton; one 2-rOOm and 2 four room tenant houses and necessary outbuildings. Land pro ; pei ly terraced and ditched, Reedy river is western boundary; 30 acres of rich river bottom. Sell for $3,600, 1-2 cash, balance easy to good party. I Address Lockhart. &Co., No. 1 Leon ard Building; Augusta, (Ja. Notice. Wc wish to announce to our custom ers and friends that Mr. F. K. Sprntt who has been in charge of our Spartan burg house has taken the management ot the Laurens Branch and Mr. <!. B. Bundrick, formerly Manager at this point, will henceforth be connected with the Spartanburg office. We desire to thank the trade gener ally for their very generous patornage and solicit a continuance of your favors for the new management. Yours very truly, Dixie Flour & Grain Co. COPELAND'S Shoes, Hats, Furnishings ..The One Price Store.. Customers' Shoes Shincd Froe Splendid location. Health resort. Hot water heat. Electric lights and othei modern improvements, 240 boarding pupils last year. High standard of scholarship, culture and social life. Conservatory advantages in music. Advan ced course's in Art and Elocution. Business College, Hible, and Normal courses Health record not surpassed. Close personal attention to the health and social development of each pupil. Uniform worn on all public occasions. CHARGES VERY LOW. 20th Annual Session will begin on September 18th, 1907. For catalogue, address REV. J. M. RHODES, President. LITTLETON, N. C. Col. J. Wash Watts' Estate FOR SALE. 250 acres, as good land as is in this Laurens County, possibly the best, of its acres, more fine timber, less waste land and more good water, with an extra good eleven room dwelling house and four good tenant houses, with good stables, etc. Apply to JOHN D. W. WATTS, Laurens, S. C. R. F. D. 5. IH. E. GRAY & SON \ # LUMBER, SASH, DOORS AND BUNDS, jL MOULDINGS, LATHES, LIME, CEMENT. fa /ft WE HAVE FRESH FROM THE WOOI >S A NTI) /? t MILLS: 8 JfJ 1 Car Acme Cement Hard Plastei y} 1 Car Atlas Portland Cement. 1 Car Fresh Lime. Jj? 2 Cars No. 1 and 2 Shingles. JJ^ JJ? 1 Car Sash, Doors and Blinds. fa Jg 3 Cars Flooring, Ceiling, Siding Etc. >!y y} 2 Cars one and two inch Rough Board 1 y} Long Leaf Yellow Pine. fa /?S _1_L.-.i?_ t_:_1 ...,.( ..vwwl $ /fc Call and see us before buying and get good ^ /j\ Material Rough or Dressed at Fair Prices, jf\\ $ H. E. QRAV & SON. I 4 READ OUR OFFER And Guarantee on Paroid $ j/k\ Roofing Sold by H. E. Gray & Son, Laurens, /j\ fa s.o. /?> /IS l>,l|y a roll of I'ariod, open it, examine it, and apply it to your /^S roof, and then if you arc not satisfied send us your name and ftd- /|\ jfj^ dress and we will send you a check for the full amount you have pa?d for the roofing, including the coat of applying it. fft^ /*S F. W. 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