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CLINTON COLLEGE BEGINSJTS WORK. Opening Made Under Aus picious Conditions. MEETING OF BOARD. Successor- to Late President to be Chosen To-morrow?Other Clinton News Items. Clinton, Sept. 24.?The Presbyterian (kdlege of South Carolina opened last Wednesday morning with a large at tendance. There are more than fifty students at the dormitory and quite a number boarding in town. The local patronage is excellent. When the members of the Board arrive next Thursday they cannot fail to be grati fied with existing conditions. The board will meet on Thursday to elect a successor to the late Dr. Nev ille. A special memorial service to Dr. Neville will be held Thursday night in the college chapel to which tho pub lic in invited. The Rev. and Mrs. S. P. Fulton are visiting in Clinton for the next ten days. The self-sacrificing spirit of missionary work is exempHLed by them. They sail next week for thfflr work in Japan after enjoying a year with their old friends in America to be gone seven years. Both their sons remain in Clin ton to be educated. Dr. and Mrs. Fulton have many friends here. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church gave a large recaption to Mrs. Fulton at the home of Mrs. W. J. Bailey yes terday afternoon. The Daughters of the Confederacy and their friends look forward to a rare treat in the address of Col. Lumpkin next Friday evening. This address will be delivered in the Carolina Memo rial Chapel of the Thornwell Orphanage and the public is urged to be present. There was a dance Monday night in Copeland's Hall. The Actaeon Book Club will resume social meetings Fri afternoon when Miss Mollie Manson will be hostess. Mrs. Plowden has returned to her home in Greenwood after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Wofford. Miss Eunice Woliord accompanied Mrs. Plowden to Greenwood to visit Miss Plowden. Mrs. Brooks of Verderv visited the family of Mr. W. M. McCaslan the past week. Mrs. W. M. McCaslan is in Chatta nooga. Mr. R. B. White is visiting in Flor ence. Miss Emmie McCrary leaves for Co lumbia Wednesday where she will be a student in the college for Women. Mr. Reese Young left Saturday for Ringham, N. C, where he is a student in the Military Academy located there. Mr. L. M. Kennedy left yesterday afternoon for Baltimore where he will enter the coliege of pharmacy of the Anniversary of Maryland. Miss Annie Green of Newberry visi ted Miss Orrah Bess Little Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Cyrus Bailey left for Davidson college last Wednesday. Miss Laura Vance and Mr. Thomas Vance returned this week from dew berry where they have been with Dr. and Mrs. P. G. Ellisor. Mrs. Josephine Vance has broken up house keeping and is with Mrs. G. C. Albright in Laurens until December when she will go to visit Mrs. D. M. Frierson in Batesville, Arkansas. Miss Ina Vance is making her home with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Copeland. Miss Aurelia Vance is with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dillard. Master Barr Vance will be a student again this year at Horner Military Academy. Get a handsome set of ware, worth $7.50, free. See S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co's., advertisement in this paper for particulars. Teacher's Examination. The next regular examination for teacher's certificates will be held at Laurens Court House, Friday Oct. 18th, .1907. All teachers, principals and assis tants, who have no diplomas or certi- ? ficates, and who expect to teach in the County next session, are respectfully requested to attend this examination. R. W. NASH, S-4t. County Supt. of Education. Note of Thanks. DEAR Mr. Editor:?Please allow us space in your columns to thank the many friends of Laurens who so liber ally rendered their services during the protracted illness of our beloved Daugh ter and Son. Very respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. T. Mc. Roper. STATEMENT Of the Condition of The Peoples Loan & Exchange Bank, located at Lau rens, S. C, at the close of busi ness Sept. 17th, 1907. resources Loans and Discounts $411,177.38 Overdrafts 7,484.55 Bonds and Stocks owncs by the Bank 12,000.00 Banking House 10,000,00 Furniture and Fixtures 2,172.12 Due from Banks and Bankers 23,205.43 Currency 12,749,00 Gold 5,500.00 Silver, Nickels and Pennies 2,874.01 Checks and Cash Items 4,067.33 Total $491,229.82 liabilities Capital Stock Paid in $100,000.00 Surplus Fund 20,000.00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and 'fcixea Paid 83,778.30 Due k> Banks and Bankers 4,606.14 Due Unpaid Dividends 96.00 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 140,642.94 Time Certificates 81,978.07 Cashier's Checks 67,77 Bills Payable ?0,000.00 $491,220.82 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Before mc came J. W. Todd Cashier, The Peoples Loan and Exchange Bank who, being duly sworn, sr>ys that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as xhown by the books of file in said bank. J. W. Todd, Cashier, Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th day of September 1907. W R. McCuen, N. P. S. C, Correct Attest J. O. C. Fleming H. B. Kennedy S. J. Craig Directora. Mrs. Bcbcrt Sims of Cheater is visit ing Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Burton. Misses Lucia Simpson and Wessie Lee Dial havo returned to Converse College. Miss Lalla Mae Dial returned to the Methodist college in Columbia this week. Miss Elizabeth Alexander, who was the guest of Miss Lil Jrby last week, left for Elberton, Ga., Friday. Miss Aonie Macfeat returned to Columbia Friday after a visit to Miss Lillian Irby. Misses Josie Sullivan, Sadie Sullivan and Toccoa Caine leave for the College for Women, at Columbia, this week. Messrs Frank and Earle Caine leave in a few days for Charleston to enter the Porter Academy. Miss Mary Belle Babb will teach in the Greenwood graded school thi.s win ter and left a few days ago to take up her work. Miss "Qra Coleman of Laurens was the guest of Miss Rosa Ridgell last week.?Batesburg Cor. State. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Simpson of Spar tanburg were guests last Thursday of Col. and Mrs. iL Y. Simpson. Mrs. J. W. Hampton of Charlotte, her little daughter Marion and grand son, Master Henry Poole, made a brief visit last week to Mr. and Mrs. L. A. McCord. Misses Annie and Edna Sitgreaves, who gradutaed in June from Winthrop, will teach this winter. Miss Edna Sitgreaves left last week for Kershaw, where she has a position in the graded school and Miss Annie Sitgreaves is teaching at Woodruff. CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE. Mrs. Fanl of Anderson Visits Laurens and Makes Notable Address. Mrs. Ruf us Fant, of Anderson spoke in the opera house last Tuesday evening to a large audience of men and women who were present to hear hcrirlcas upon civic improvement. Mrs, Fant came to Laurens upon the invitation of the civic league, an organization very re cently here and anxious for enlighten ment. While in the city Mrs. Fant was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, C. C. Feath stone, Seated upon the rostrum with Mrs. Fant last Tuesday svening were Mrs. Jesse H. Teague, president of the Lau rens civic league, Mrs. W. L. Gray, Mr?. P. A. Simpson, Mrs. T. D. Darl ington, Mrs. C. C. Featherstone, Miss Bessie Roland, Dr. H. K. Aiken, and the Hon. W. R. Richey.' Dr. H. K. Aiken, president of the Chamber of Commerce, acted as master of ceremonies, stating briefly the ob ject of Mrs. Fant's visit and introduc ing her to his audience. Mrs. Fant is well known over the State as a lady of wide culture, but her address was a finished production of a high order, and was full of practi cal suggestions which were eagerly heard by those new to civic work. The address possessed one fault. It was too short. Her audience would have gladly heard her longer. However the ladies of the city were given another opportunity to hear Mrs. Fant Wednesday afternoon at the first Methodist church and the regret was generally expressed that this talk also could not have been heard by the gen tlemen. On this occasion Mrs. Fant simp'y told the story of civic work in the city of Anderson. She described old Ander son and Anderson physically regene rated?and she told in detail how hard the women worked to make the money to pay for the wonderful amount of work which has been done. Anderson, like Laurens, has a public square and the Anderson ladies went to work first on one side of the court house then upon the other, and Mrs. Fant, whose ideas are entirely practical, strongly, advised the Laurens League to undertake oply what they could do well. She said that it was a groat mistake to plant trees and (lowers on half a dozep sections of the town and let them all die. Two things she strongly advised can certainly be done without great cost. One of these is the purchasing by the City Council of garbage cans to be used by the merchants instead of of throw ing trash In o|i] boxes in front of the stores. Another is to ask the City Council to appoint a day for all the housekeepers of the city to clean up their own premi ses, thelx back yards and wood ynrdy, Mrs. Fant said that an intense rivalry in cleaning yards grew up in Anderson, extending even outside the city limits. She also gave the post of various flowers etc, recommending some and giving warning against others. She strongly recommended Cannas as being hardy and prolific. The ladies of Anderson have transformed their court house square into two parks in one of which is a two thousand dollar fountain and t)iey arc now working on their cemetery, Mrs, Fant dwelt upon the advertisement the "city beautiful" had proven for Ander son, .stating that numbers of people had been attract/?') to move to the town by the civic work. She said that the b^iness men, and aldermen, some of whom jejere scoffers in the beginning and disgusted by the feminine interference would ftQty do anything for the civic league of An derson, bcreusp fbey realize how the work of the league has ready benefit ted the town. Mrs. Fant was convincing, and we wish the whole town could havo heard her Wednesday afternoon, The Majestic Manufacturing Co., of St. Leuis, Mo., have a man at S. M. & E. H. Wilkes ? Go's., storo this wee)f. showing the Majestic Range in actual operation, baking and serving biscuits to the large crowds. GENERAL SESSIONS ADJOURNED FRIDAY. All Motions for New Trials Refused. Sentences Passed and Notice of Appeal Uiven. The work of the fall term of the General Sessions court was concluded Friday morning and the jurors dismiss ed at noon. A heavy docket was dis posed of and every one connected oflic jal ly with the court was anxious to push everything through without any un necessary delay. Good work was ac complished and many lawbreakers will have cause to remember this session of the Laurena term of court for a long time to come. After all cases to be tried at this term of court had been disposed of the court heard arguments on the various motions for new trials. These included that of the State vs. It. LeoIIunter, who was found guilty of violating the dispensary law on four counts All motions were overruled. Friday afternoon Hunter appeared in court and sentenced.to pay a line of $800.00 or serve 12 months on the public works of Laurens. Notice of appeal to the Supreme court was giyen by Hunter's counsel and he was released under a thousand dollar bond. Allen Foster and Wash Young, guilty of murder, with mercy recomen ded, were sent up"for life: Wash Ow ens, manslaughter, live years; Mose Herbert and Lillian Herbert, ten and five years, respectively. All these were colored. G. M. Tucker, charged with killing a negro, was found not guilty. Two Mistrials. When THE ADVERTISER went to press last Tuesday night the juries in the cases of the State vs. G. Wash Hunter and Henry Williams, botli charged with murder, had not agreed on a ver dict. After deliberating all night no agreement could be reached in either case and the Court ordered mistrials entered. Thus the Court record shows that Hunter has been tried four times under the same indictment, mistrials resulting in the last three. Change of Venue Wanted. Today at ten o'clock a motion will be argued by Solicitor Cooper and associ ate counsel for the State in the case of the Commonwealth vs. G. Wash Hun ter, asking that the case be transferred to another county in the district. This motion will be made on affidavits signed by seventy-seven citizens, to the effect that they do not believe a fair trial can be secured in Laurens, owing to the prominence of the families involved and by reason of a series of mistrials etc. The motion will probably be opposed by counsel for the defendant. In Common Pleas. The Court of Common Pleas recon vened Monday morning. The first jury case called was that of E. L. Barton, a traveling solcsman, against, the Sea board Air Line railroad for damages in A VBRY PLEASANT MORNINO Miss Lila liar' Hostess to the FortnYxhtly Club. Srturday morning at ten o'clock Miss Liln Hart intertained Very delightfully for the Fortnightly Social Club. The game of Nations was much enjoyed, the players finding their places at the tables in the hall nnd parlor which were beautifully decorated with fans and palms. A delicious punch was serv ed in tho hall by Miss Lola Anderson. Misses Elizabeth Simpson, Edmonia Garrett nnd Imogene Wdkes gracefully served bon bons, cream and cake. Altogether the first club gatering of the faff was a most pleasant occasion. The Central Committee which is collect ing funds for the Confederate monu ment is hard at word and is meeting with success. Hospital For Laurens. The local chapter of the King.s daughters have interested themselves in ths establishment of a hospital in Laurens. This is an exceedingly com mendable undertaking and means that sooner or later the hospital will surely be established. As yet there has been no denitfie course of action determined upon by the daughters, but committees will be appointed at an early date to solicit subscriptions and it is understood that all the funds that are raised in the fu ture will be set aside for this purpose. It is also understood that the annual bazaar which has been held in Laurrns by the ladies for the benefit of the churches, will be held on Octbber 8th this year and will be under the auspices of the King's daughters, tho proceeds of which will go to the hospital fund. Only the correct things will be shown at the opening Thursday and Fridav at The Hub. the sum of $5,000. The plaintiff alleged that he was for cibly ejected from a f .-?;ight train oper ated by the defendant company and was thereby damaged to the extent of the amount named above. The jury found a verdict for the rail road company. Monday afternoon the case of IL V. Leopard vs. the Laurens Cotton Mills was taken up and concluded just after the noon hour Tuesday. At half past A o'clock the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, giving him $5,000, or one half the amount sued for. Leopard as an employee of the Laurens Mills, lost a portion of one of his bands while at work about the machinery in tho Card ing room. This was in 1903. Subsequently suit was begun against tho Mill Company for damages in the sum of $10,000. UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS. This Charming Play Will be Presented for Benefit of Monument Fund. This beautiful play will be given in Laurens early in October under the management of the Daughters of the Confederacy and for the benefit of the fund for trie Confederate monument. The cast of characters has not been finally detrmined upon but some of the parts will be taken by the following ladies and gentlemen, several of whom have acheived laurels in other theatri cals: Misses Helen Goggans, Emily Meng, Lila Hart and Mrs. J. IL 'league, 'Dr. R. E. Hughes, Dr. C. A. Ellett, Mr. Gue Simmons, Hon. R. A. Cooper. However, as stated above others will participate as the cast has not been entirely arranged. "Under thoSouthern Cross" has been given in several towns and cities in South Carolina in the interest of the monument fund. It will be recalled that it was most beautifully and suc cessfully produced in Columbia during the State reunion about two years ago. Apart from the cause of which it is given the play is said to be extremely pretty and interesting and it will be un doubtedly well given in Laurens. Let no one doubt but that the Confederate monument will be built, and soon. The Price of Cotton. Between 75 anc 100 bales of cotton were sold here yesterday, the price ranging from 11 to 11 5-16. Ginnery Burned Last Wednesday morning the ginnery of Mr. W. L. Gray, located on the Sul livan place, near ML Bethei, was de stroyed by fire which is supposed to have been of accidental origin. Mr. Gray's loss is about $2,500, partially covered by insurance. A Correction. The Rev. J. D. Pitts, pastor of the Firsfc Baptist church, authorized the statement that th# clipping printed last week and credited to a Barnwell paper, to the effect that he had recently preached at Barnwell and had under consideration a call from the Baptist church at that place, was an error, as he has never been to Barnwell in his life and has received no invitation to the pastorate of that church. Lame Back. This is an ailment for which Cham berlain's Pain Balm has proven espec ially valuable. In almost every instance it affords prompt and permanent relief. Mr. Luke LaGrange of Orange, Mich., says of it: "After using a plaster and other remedies for three weeks for a bad lame back, I purchased a bottlo of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and two ap plications effected a cure." For sale by Laurens Drug Co. REV. M. C. COMPTON'S WORK IS FINISHED. His Death Occurred Suncfay Night?Mad Been in the Ministry for Thirty Odd Years., Tiio Rev. Miles C. Compton has pass-1 ed to his reward, full of years and ?;ood works* The summons of the teaper came Sunday night and this man of God went hence unafraid. He had been ill at his home at the Watts Mills village for about three weeks. He had careful nursing and skilled medical aid. When his condition became so criti cal as to require the prescribed use of stimulants Mr. Compton declined to submit, saying that he had preached against the use of alcohol all his life, and though it might be the means of prolonging his life he would not at the last yield to the enemy. The funeral and* burial services, con ducted by the Uev. E. C. Watson, of this city, a nephew of the deceased, took place yesterday afternoon at Cedar Shoals Church, Spartanburg county. He is survived ?by his wife who was a Miss Gentry of Spartanburg and six children, one daughter and two sons, one of the latter being the Rev. I?. B, Compton of Asheville. Mr. Compton was born in IJfhion county October 2nd., 1841. After the war in which he did a Confederate sol dier's full duty, lie located in western North (Carolina and entered the minis try of the Baptist Church. For more than twenty-live years he devoted his best energies to preaching and building churches throughout that region. Eight years ago ho returned to this State and for a year supplied Cedar Shoals church with which church he first held his membership, having joined when a young man. At the expiration of the first year he came to Laurens and be came the pastor of the Second Baptist church (I-aureus Mill.) The church and pastor wanted a church building. Mr. Compton at once undertook to raise money for this purpose, and with sub stantial aid from the Mill Company, a handsome church was completed in a few months. The membership grew rapidly under the leadership of the be loved pastor and church in the section enjoyed greater prosperity. About a year ago Mr. Compton re signed this pastorate and accepted the work at Watts Mills. Subsequently he was offered and accepted the supply at. Now Harmony and Warrior Creek churches in the county. Had he lived, in a few weeks he would have been comfortably domiciled in a new cottage being built especially for him, and nearby he would have seen his Watts Mills congregation occu pying a new house of worship. He was greatly beloved by al! Chris tians and had the esteem and respect of the world. His death, therefore, is deeply deplored and he wiil bo sorely missed. Agency Butser Brown Shoes for Boys and Girls. J.E. Hinter &|Bro's. Agency for Bostonian $4,00 Shoes for Men. Fall Stock is Now at its Zenith New Goods have been arriving ever predate an early call from yon. We r believe we have n line of goods that is our constant aim to improve our stoi. find what they want and at the right price, come out several dollars to the good. wmniBiiiiiiii mil LADIKS DEPARTMENT Have yon seen onr Dress Goods, if not, we have something in store for yon. Von will our line complete in ail the best numbers of the season, including many novelties. BROADCLOTHS?In Black, Navv, Brown, (ires', Garnet, the very best number, at #1.00 per yard. BL/ACK GOODS?In Panamas, Voils, Batiste, Chiffon Panama. Serge, etc., at $j,oo per yard, also 50, 75 and 85 cents yard. FANCY SUITINGS?In all the popular plaids and stripes, 50, 75 and $1.00 yard. - for several weeks. We have these goods ready for your inspection and ap" enthusiastic over our magnificent stock in our various- depearlmeuU, foe we n .-ou and on which you cau save money In making your Fall purchase. It .store service and make this the great family store where every one can If you have not traded with us before, try us on a Fall Bill, see if you dont CLOTHING Your Fall Suit is Ready for you here. Come, we'll show you the nobbest patterns for men and young men and all at the right price. Men's suits in the Famous Michaels-Stern line of fine clothing, 1S.00, 20.00 and #25.00 equal to any tailor made suit and at 1-3 less. See our popular lines at 10.00, 12.50 and *J5.00, Hoys Suits, 2.00 to #5.00. Pall Hats, the latest blacks in Derby and .Soft Hats, 1.50 to #3.50. Fall Shirts, a splendid showing of the newest designs at 1.00, 1.25 and $1.50. crpvniaHT 100T cy Tin mahim or MICHAELS STERN FINE Q L O T H I N a ftlCHACLB, STIRN ft COs ?ocHiirin, M. v. SILKS- Guaranteed Black Taffeta $1.00 yard. Fancy Silk for waists, 50 75 and $1.00 yard. LADIES JACKETS?A great assortment of Ladies Jackets in Black, Tan and Brown. Our special prices, 5.00, 7.50, 10.00, 12.50 and $15.00. LADIES SKIRTS?In Voiles and Panamas, Black, Navy and Brown, 5.00, 6.50 and $7.50. LADIES SILK PETTICOATS?See our line of Guaranteed Silk Petticoats, G.00, 6.50 and $7.50, also at $5.0Q. Mercerized Skirts, 1.00 and ?1.50. Heather block Skirts 2.00 and $2.50. Shoe Department We are keeping up our reputation of giving the best Shoe value in Laurens, It is a reoord for selling good Shoes that has increased our businoss in this line every year. It is not how cheap a shoe is but how good a shoe we can give you, Quality always first with us. Men's Shoes 1.50 to $6.00. Ladies Shoes I.25 to $4.00, Make this your Trading Place, polite, courteous salesmen. Salesladies will take pleasure in showing you through the various departments. J. E. MINTER & BRO, The Reliable Store Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Gape returned from the Exposition Saturday. Messrs. Henry Young and Larry DU? lard were in the city Sunday. Mr. J. M. Gannon spent Saturday at Woodruff. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Smith ipent Sat urday and Sunday in Spartanburg. Miss Brownlec, of Abbeville, is visit ing Miss Julia Gilkerson. Miss Annie Huff will leave today for Spartanburg to enter Converse College. Mrs. Jas. Parks has returned home after a visit to Mrs. A. D. Childress. Dr. Jas. Y. Fair and Miss Dodie Fair aro the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wells Todd. Work on the excavations for the foundation of the McPhail Ice Factory was begun yesterday. Mrs. Allie Irby left a few days ago for Converse college, where she is at the head of the Infirmary. Mr. Edd Shell and Geo. F. Dorroh of Gray Court were in the city Monday on business. Rev. Jas. IL Machen, of Princeton, has goi.?> to Colgate Seminary at Ham ilton, New York. Mr. F. B. Grier, one of the leading attorneys at the Greenwood bar. was in the city for a day or so last week. The heavy rain and wind Sunday night done considerably damage to the crops and all the streams Monday were greatly swollen. Mr. Vester S. Jones has returned to Washington, D. C, where he holds a government position in the division of publications. Mr. J. G. Scott, of the Greenville Fire Department came down Monday to apply for the position as Chief of the Laurens Fire Department. Mr. Jas. H. Irby, a guard atthepen etentiary, came up for the prisoners who who were to go to the State in stitution as a result of the term of! court just ended. Mrs. H. A. Mettze of Leesville is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy Hud gens, and family of Mr. T. K. Hud gen. Mr. Mettze came up with her Saturday, returning on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J, W. Todd entertained at an informal but most charming re ception yesterday afternoon and again last evening for their guests, Rev. Dr. Jaw. Y. Fair and Miss Dodie Fair, of Savannah, Ga. Palrvlcw Stock Show. The Fairview Stock Show was at tended by a crowd estimated at 0,0(10. It was the 22nd., annual event and was fully up to all previous records for dis plays of fine horses, cattle agricultural products, etc. Laurens was well rep resented, as usual. STATEMENT I Of the Condition of tHe Hank of Lau rens, Located at Laurens South Carolina, at the Close of Bus) ness Septombor 17, 1907. kes0urce8' Loans and Discounts.$208,474.79 Demand Loans. 11,411.34 Overdrafts. 1,130.03 Hanking House. 2,800.00 Furniture and Fixtures. 1,714.00 Otner Real Estate. . ,. 500.00 Due from, Ranks and Bankers 9,593.35 Currency. 9,715.00 Gold. 025.00 Siver, Nickelsand Pennies.. 717.Oil Checks and Cash Items. 1,258.80 Cotton Account.. 4,738.00 Total.$262,708.30 LtniLiTiBS: Capital Stock Paid in.$80,000.00 Undivided Profits Less Cur rent Expenses and taxes paid 31,506.45 Due to Hanks and Hankers.. . 2,773.39 Due Unpaid Dividends. 121.00 Individual deposits subject to check 48,778.79 Savings Deposits 51,283.35 Time Certificates 23,166.95 Total Deposits .123,229.09 Cashier's checks. 075.37 Hills Payable.45,000-00 Total.252.70S.30 State ok South Carolina, County of Laurens. Before mo came W. P. Came, Cashier of the Hank of Laurens who, being duly sworn, says that the above and forego statement is a true condition of said Hank, as shown by the books of ftilo in said Hank. W. P. Caine, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of September, 1907. M. L. Copcland, Notary Public. Correct Attest: 0. H. Simmons, Hugh K. Aiken, W. It. Itichey. I directors, STATEMENT Of the condition of The Hank of Cross Hill, located at Cross Hill S. C. at I lie close of business Sept. 17th, 1907 resources. Loans and Discounts $91,378.19 Overdrafts 475.83 Banking House 1,250.21 Furniture and Fixtures 2,040.87 Due from Hanks and Hankers 12,137.97 Currency 2,125.00 Gold 20.00 Silver, Nickels and Pennies 150.5!? Total 109,678.66 MAItlLlflRS. Capital Stock Paid in 26,000.00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses anil Taxes Paid 3,829.20 Due Ml Hanks and Hankers 277.03 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 24,600.93 Time Certificates lf?,03?,00 Cashier's Checks 38.90 Hills Payable 40,000.00 'total 109,678.66 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. He fore me came E. H, Kasor, Jr. Costl ier of The Hank of Cross Mill who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Hank, as shown by the books of file in said bank. E. B. Kasor, Jr., Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before mo this 23rd day of Sept. 1907 J. E. Leama.n, N. I*. S. C. Correct Attest w. Hasop .LH. Miller M. A. Lea man i Directors. HIGH SCHOOLS FOR LAURENS COUNTY Laurens, Cross Hill and Mount ville Approved WILL GET $500 EACH The State Board of Rducatlon Approves Thirty Five Applications?Eighteen Others Were Incomplete. Columbia, September 21.?The appli Hons of thirty-five high schools for State aid under the new high school law were approved by the State board of education at its meeting to-day. Un der the law and regulations of tho Slate board no school gets more than 60 per cent of the amount which it uses ? in tho high school department, and no school can get more than $800. Tho schools which were approved will aver age about $500 each. So that the total disbursement of the State board of ed ucation was less than $20,000. The schools which were approved areas fol lows ; Brunson, Bamberg, Cross Hill, Cross Anchor. Gavins, Batesburg, Dillion, Denmark, Faslev, Fort Mill, Fountain Inn, Heath Springs, Hampton, Jones ville, Johnston, Jefferson, Little Moun tain, Laurens, Mauldin, Mountville, McColl, Mullins, Ml /.ion, Marion, Nine ty-six, North Augusta, (Mar, Prosperity, Ridgeway, Snluda, St George, Union'* Townvillo, Zoar, Williamston. There were eighteen other places which had incomplete records, or which had not properly complied with tho law. The State board of education ex tended the time for receiving applica tions until (he first of December, so that doubtless these schools and several others will comply by that time. The probabilities are that a large part of the $50,000 appropriation will not bo used this year. High school student:; from all parts of a county in which a State aided high school is located re ceive free tuition. The board had re ports from several places where the high school attendance had been very greatly increased as a result of this provision. The members of tho board think that if the High School Act can be modified and simplified at the next session of the Legislature the $50,000 appropriation will in a year or two put free high school facilities within tho reach of all tho boys and girls in South Carolina, Culbert8on*>?Long, Miss Ola Culbertson, daughter of Mr. and*Mrs. W. II. Culbertson and Mr. Art emus <'. Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. (1. Wash Long, all of Waterloo, were married by the Rev. Jodie A. i Martin, at Cross Hill last Wednesday j evening. ? tiray Court Ware House. President W. It. Cheek of the Cray Court Warehouse Co. was in the city yesterday and stntrd that the ware house would he ready for cotton in a few days. All that ("ray Court needs now iu an up-to-date hank and the fi nancial equipment of tho little city will he complete. OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. FOR RENT. Three horse farm, live miles Ware Shoals; good land, dwelling, tenant houses and out buildings. Apply to Mrs. Mary C. Smith, Waterloo, or to Wilmot Smith, Laurens, S. C. 7-R. WANTED- Persons desiring a good Cow to see me. Have several. Will sell for cash or exchange for dry cattle. J. Wade Anderson, Laurens, S. C. OH. WANTED You to buy our lino of legal blanks .such as, Title to Real Es tate, Mortgage of Real Estate, Chat tel Mortgages, Liens, Lien Mortgage:., Hill of Sales, Subpoenas, Subpoena. Tickets, Kent Blanks, etc. New line now in press. Advertiser Printing Company, Laurens, S. C. 2-tf. FOR SALE: Two line plantations for parties wishing a home gear Colo Point, S. C. Apply to J. B. Wharton, Greenwood, S. c. s-:u. Have you -eon the modern cooking wonder at S. M. A!- E. II. Wiikes & Co., store? Come in any day this week. Read S. M. & I). II. Wiikes & Co's., advertisement in this paper and you will not wonder why they have 3uchi crowds every day. S. M. & E. II. Wiikes & Co., are giv ing freo a handsome set vf ware, well worth $7."?0. See advertisement in this paper. YOU arc cordially invited to attend our exhibit any day ibis week. Como and havo a cup of COffoO and hot bis? cults if you intend to buy or not. * S. M. & B. II. Wiikes & Co, Don't fail to road can-fully S, M. & E.H. Wiikes & Co's., advertisement in this paper. He sure to attend th<> Fall Opening, Thursday and Friday at The Hub See the display of fashionable Milli imry Thursday Friday at The Hub Read Davis-Roper Cn/s opening an I nouncomont In ibis papor, STRAYED: Largo whito malo hog: ' information of same desired. Also two l good young horses and one good inik'Jl cow tor sale. Apply to Dr. Dial. x-'.'A FARM TO RENT Two horse farm two miles of Ware Shoals, on good terms to eight party. Good Market, Schools, etc. JOHN W. BEEKS, Princeton, S>, C. U. R. F. I). No. ?>. F()R SALE Five room house ami , lot on Simpson street, For further in i formation apply t? II? F. Taylor. ' 8 It. ', Don't fail to attend tiio Millinery Opening at Davis-Ropev Co., Thursday September 20th. FORSALF, or RENT Several nice farms os convenient size and location and desirable in other particulars. J. M. Simmons, Mountville, S. C*.