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CLINTON OBSERVED ANNUAL HOLIDAY. Visitors and Others Here For Thanksgiving. FATAL It. R. ACCIDENT Approaching Marriage of Miss Hays and Mr. Owens a Surprise. Other Newsy Paragraphs. Clinton, Dec. 3.?Thanksgiving Day was observed as usual in Clinton. In spite of the disagreeable weather, there was much feasting and pleasure. Services, were held in the various churches, and collections taken up for the orphanages. There were a number of family gatherings, a few formal din ners and a brilliant dance wound up the day. A number of the college students went home for the day; others got boxes from home. Mrs. McKellar pro vided at the dormitory a sumptuous dinner, to which she invited a number of young ladies. At the Orphanage the usual good dinner was enjoyed. For many years the same man has made it a point to provide the Thanksgiving dinner at the Orphanage. In the after noon there were various parties and frolics in the different cottages. Mr. Tom Scott, as usual, collected a liberal Biipply of provisions for the inmates of the county home. Mr. Haskell Copeland, of Statesville, a student at Wofford, spent Thanks giving with Mrs. W. A. Shands; Miss Emmie McCrary, a student at the Col lege for Women in Columbia, was at home from Wednesday to Monday; Miss Marion Fleming, of Augusta, a Converse student, visited Miss Mary Bean; Miss Mary Cooper, of Mayes ville, visited Misses Katherine and Elizabeth Bean; Mrs. Austin, of Union, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rhett Milam; Miss Moore, of Georgia, visited her sister, Mrs. J. Groves Col bert. Several former pupils of tho Or phanage returned for JThanksgiving at the old home. Mr. Wallace, of ?ie Columbia Theological Seminary, and Mr. Clinkscales, of the South Carolina College Law School, visited friends; Prof, and Mrs. A. V. Martin visited friends in Newberry. A Bad incident following Thanksgiv ing was the killing of Mr. C. A. Dun can, an employe of the Lydia Cotton Mills. It is said that he had been drinking during the day, and it is sup posed that he sat down on the railroad track. He was struck and instantly ^^llcd by the northbound vestibule at ^bout 6 o'clock Thanksgiving Day. No other serious accidents were reported. The announcement of the approach ing marriage of Miss Bessie Hays and Mr. William Bailey Owens came as a surprise to the entire community. Miss Hays was a member of the senior class of the college up to last Wednesday. She is very popular in the young set, and her friends regret her leaving them bo soon for the ranks of the mar ried. She will be one of the youngest brides Clinton has seen in a long time. Mr Owens is in the employ of the Seaboard Air Line Railway, and is generally yknown as a young man of much business ability. Both these young people have many friends, who wish them success and happiness. The marriage is to be at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. A. Hays, on the 11th of December. By the time this is read the Ladies' Aid Society Bazar will be in full swing, and, as usual, it is looked forward to as a social event of the first magni tude. Preparations are now under way for a better dinner and better booths than ever before.' Mrs. R. B. Vance was hostesn at a charming meeting of the Actaeon Book Club last Friday. Mrs. Roach, of Savannah, who has paid an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. George Ellis returned home Tues day. Miss York, of Georgia, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Barrow. Miss Mary J. Meadows, of Alabama, is spending the winter with Mrs. J. Ed Adair. Miss Ellen McCaslan is visiting in Seneca, where she will take part in the wedding of Miss Inez Dickson, her cousin. Mrs. II. L. Scaife and children leave this week for a visit to Union. Mrs. John C. Davis and Mrs. Watts Davis returned Saturday from Charles ton, whore they enjoyed the D. A. R. convention. Mrs. John C. Davis and Miss Lydia Henry are in Cheater this week, at tending the U. D, C. convention. Mr. Hi Q. Adams is in Charleston this week. Mrs. Emma Glenn, of Spartanburg, is visiting in Clinton. Miss Sally Aiken, of New York, is L the guest of Miss Tallulah Neville. Mr. B. L. King and the Rev. Mr. Hodges attended the meeting of the Methodist Conference at GafTncy. Mr. Hodges has served tho Clinton people most acceptably for three years, and they petitioned for his re-appolntment. The churches of Clinton hold a union service on the first Sabbath night of each month. Last Sabbath night the Rev. Mr. Wooten, who has recently been made pastor of the Associate Re formed Presbyterian church, preached at this service, whiclj. was held in the Baptist church. He made an excollont impression, and tho congregations of all the churches were glad to welcome him into fellowship with them. A marvellous preparation, containing the most heaiing ingredients. Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea relieves when all elso has failed. 36c, Tea or Tablets. Palmetto Drug Co. Miss May Little spent Thursday in Clinton. Miss Laura Barksdale has returned from a visit to Spartanburg. Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Ferguson spent Thanksgiving in Newberry. Mr. Homer Black well spent Thanks giving at hishome in Due West. Mrs. Ragin, of Summerton, is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Mary Bowen. Mrs. Robert Adam3 of Clinton spent several days in the city last week. Messrs. Dick Childress and Tom Bolt have returned to Wofford College. MiBo Lizzie Parks of Fountain Inn is visiting at Mr. H. B. Kennedy's. Mrs. Carlisle Nottingham of Cape Charles, Va., in visiting her mother, Mrs. Rosa Caine. The Daughters of the Confederacy of South Carolina will meet in Chester, December 4. An election will be held in Union county December 27 for the purpose of voting on the dispensary question. Miss Annie Childless, a student at Chlcoro, spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Childress. Mk??.os Toccoa Caine and Lucia Simp son were at home from Converse for the Thanksgiving season. Messrs. Charles and Richard Simpson, students at the South Carolina Univer sity, spent Thanksgiving at home. Miss Tallu Neville, who is teaching in the Graded schools of Clinton, spent Friday and Saturday at Mrs. Aiken's. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Shands and child ren of Clinton were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Albright for Thanks giving day. Mr. H. H. Evans has been defeated for mayor of Newberry by Mr. J. J. Lanford by a majority of 34 out of a total of 688 votes. Mrs. H. K. Aiken went to Charleston Monday to attend a meeting of the ex ecutive board of the South Carolina branch of King's Daughters. Miss Julia Irby arrived from Phila delphia Sunday and is with her mother, Mrs. Nannie Irby. Miss Irby has re cently returned from a trip of several months to Europe. D. W. Alderman, a wealthy lumber dealer of Clarendon county, has brought suit against the treasurer of Clarendon to recover the amount of money he paid as income tax. j E. D. Smith, president of the South Carolina Cotton Growers' Association, has been sick for six weeks in a hospi tal at Florence. It is feared that lie will never be a well man again. A. G. Kcllock, of Dnrlington, has been elected treasurer of the Cheraw Cotton Mill, recently organized with a capital stock of $150,000. James Dil lingham, of New York, is president. Mrs. J. R. Wilcutt of Cross Hill is the delegate from the B. W. Ball chap ter Daughter?, of the Confederacy, to the State meeting of the U. D. C. which is being held in Chester this week. Miss Sally Barnwell Aiken, of Yon kers, N. Y., was a guest of Dr. and Mrs. H. K. Aiken for several days last week. Miss Aiken's father, whose business oflice is at 719 Broadway, is a I first cousin of Dr. Aiken, and belongs to the Georgia branch of the Aiken family. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Morrisett are at Mrs. W. L. Boyd's for a month, and would like to remain longer in Laurens, if they can secure a cottage. Mr. Mor risett travels for a Richmond firm, and his charming wife was formerly Miss Lila Calyin, of Augusta. As the society editor of the Chronicle, she was already known of Borne here, and we are glad to welcome both of them for as long a stay With us as they can make. Just about a year from now wc shall be entertaining the Methodist Confer ence. So strong was the expressed de sire of many to come to Laurens that other towns withdrew from contesting. We will be delighted to have all the "bretheren" with us next December. They are a fiM body of men, and when they return there will be 250 more ad mirers of our city speaking a good word for it in every part of South Caro lina. This will more than repay each Individual who does his small part in taking care of a few. "Be not loath to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have entertained angels una wares" is still gospel truth. "A Confederate Spy" in Our Midst. The famous Confederate Spy, Philip Bradley, who did such valiant service under the immortal General Robert E. Lee during the stirring days of the war of '6I-'65, will visit this city Wednes day, December 4. Many of the older folks will recall this flashing hero of the war days, his hairbreadth escapes, and needs of valor in behalf of the Con federacy; but to the younger genera tion, alas! he is unknown. Such is fame! But those who are possessed of any after-sentiment, which made possi ble the great struggle which gave us only a "Lost Cause," will be glad to see the hero of those stirring days. He will re-enact some of tho start ling episodes of his life?particularly the part ho played when condemned to death by Genoral Banks. Here is a most dramatic incident. His sister's sweetheart, a Northern officer, offers to save his life on condition that ho re nounce his Southern rights. But Brad ley spurns the offor with fine scorn, preferring death. At tho opera house Wednesday, De cember 4, Mr. Philip Bradley, the Spy of the Confederacy, surrounded by an excellent company, will be in evidenco, Tickets now on sale at Laurons Drug Co., 26c, 50c and 76c. When tho stomach, heart or kidney nerves got weak then these organs always fail. Don't drug the stomach, nor stimulate the heart or kidneys, That is simply a makeshift. Get a pro scription known to druggists every where as Dr. Shoop's Restorative. The restorative is prepared expressly for these weak Insldo nervos. Strengthen these nerves, build them up with Dr. Shoop's Restorative ?tablets or liquid* and see how quickly help will como. Free sample test sent on request ? by Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Your health is surely worth this simple test. Pal metto Drug Co. See tho extra good values that wo have in beautifully finished solid oak Beds. S. M. & E. H, Wilkes & Co, SCHOOL FIGURES SHOW GROWTH' Quarter Century Progress Tabulated by Mr. Martin, and Enrollment and At tendance Given for Comparison. Mr. O. B. Martin, the State superin tendent of education, has prepared some interesting figures on school at tendance and expenditures for the past quarter century. The figures show the organization under Hugh S. Thompson, afterwards governor, and the difficul ties with which he had to contend over opposition in putting the school system on a business basis. The report is as follows: m Twenty-five years ago State Super intendent Hugh S. Thompson was clos ing his term of office, after haying done Borne very successful foundation and building work for a public school sys tem in South Carolina. In order to ac complish results it was necessary for him to encounter a great deal of oppo sition. The statistics in his reports of his last term of office show marked de velopment contrasted with conditions when he first assumed tho position. This year's statistics are very interest ing when contrasted with those of a quarter of a century ago. The follow ing items are worthy of attention: 1882. 1907. Enrollment. 145,974 314,399 Attendance. 101,816 222,189 Expenditures. .$373,597.95 $1,148,474.11 School Houses... 2,781 3,780 Value.$470,600.00 $3,120,000.00 No. teachers. 3,413 6,044 Tax districts.... 7 501 Local taxation.. .$28,600.00 $326,072.96 Libraries.- 1,007 Books in public school libraries- 300,000 The appropriation at the last session of the Legislature ot $50,000 for State aid to High schools will mark an epoch in the figures of our school system. In addition to tho development which has occurred in the public schools, the facilities for higher education have been very greatly improved. Twenty-five years ago the Citadel and the South Carolina College had just been reopened and were getting fairly started after the war and Reconstruc tion. The denominational and private colleges were just beginning a new era of prosperity. It would be a conserva tive estimate to say that at least $1, 000,000 had been added cither in equip ment or buildings to the colleges which were furnishing higher education to the boys and girls of the State in the early eighties. The increase in endow ments would approximate the same amount. Besides this, the State of I South Carolina, during that period, erected three new State institutions,' viz., Clemson, Winthrop and the State Colored College. The plants of these three institutions are easily worth one and a half million dollars. Private and denominational enterprise have erected Converse, Lander and Columbia Col leges during the same period. These, with tho private academies and High schools, which have been erected with in the last few years, would add at east three-fourths of a million dollars to the total value of the educational property in South Carolina. Of course these figures do not indicate the full LAROfc LAURENS CONCERN. A Securities Company Capitalised at $300,000 Secures a Commission, The secretary of state yesterday com missioned the Seminole Security Com pany of Laurens. The capital is placed at $300,000 and the concern will do a general investment and security busi ness. M. G. Jeans and W. H. Gilkerson are named as the corporators. This is the first concern of importance commission ed or chartered in several days. At this season moat of the new companies in process of formation prefer to wait until the first of the year to be incor porated.?Tho State, Dec. 1. Pea Ridge Personals. Pea Ridge, Dec. 2.? Thanksgiving Day was spent very pleasantly by all. Mr. T. J. Weathers had a turkey dinner Thursday to which a number of his friends were invited. There was a pound supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hipp on Thursday night. Everyone had a pleas ant time. Miss Ola Blakely spent Saturday night with Miss Eliza Malone. Misses Weni Taylor and Eunice Tem pleton were tho guests of Mrs. Lee Temploton last Sunday. Mr. P. Fahey and family spent Sun day afternoon with Mrs. William Gen nings. Mr. Leese Cunningham will remove to his home on the Ridge in a few days. See our line of Dinner Sets, in differ ent designs, colors and decorations at prices cheaper than you can buy the same quality at any other place. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Its virtues have been known U years, and thousands of people hav > been made happy and well by takinj Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Keep*, you well- and makes you weller. 35c, Tea or Tablets. Palmetto Drug Co. development which has taken place. The greatest improvement of all is found in the sentiment which supports the work, and in the desire which the people manifest for continued progress. There are some points in the statis tics of this year in contrast with last year which are favorable, and some which are not. The average attend ance last year was 218,862. The total this year is 222,181). This is especially encouraging, in view of the fact that the enrollment did not increase. Thero was a decrease in the enrollment. The enrollment last year was 318,075. The enrollment this year was 314,399. In a number of counties the session was shortened, presumedly because of a re duction in funds. Some counties miss the funds which they have received from the dispensary more than other counties. This is especially true in poorer coun ties. I believe that the Legislature will soon see the wisdom of making a State appropriation which will guaran tee a certain per capita per child in the counties where the funds are smallest. If a general appropriation of $100,000 were made providing first for deficien cies by counties, and afterwards for general distribution, it would have the efi'ect of helping to strengthen the weak places and of helping those who really need it most. K. OF P. ELECT OFFICERS. Mr. 0. L. Pitts Chosen C. C. of Laurens Lodge Number 43. On Monday night Laurens Lodge, Number 43, Knights of Pythias, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Geo. L. Pitts, Chancellor Commander; Oscar W. Babb, Vice Chancellor; John M. Cannon, Prelate; R. A. Dobson, Master-at-ArmH; W. R. Richey, Jr., Masterof Work;C. AlvaPower, Keeper of Records and Seal; Jas. P. Tolbert, Master of Finance; Walter B. Sloan, Master of Exchequer; John Bramlett, Inside Guard; Richard Owings, Outside Guard; John B. Brooks, Trustee foi one year; John M. Cannon, Solicitor; Jesse H. Teague, Medical Examiner. Mrs. W. H. Washington (Incut of Honor. Mrs. 0. W. Leonard gave a pretty card party Wednesday morning in honor of her sister, Mrs. Washington, of Laurens. The cosy rooms were made bright and beautiful, with quantities of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and potted plants. Progressive euchre was played at five tables and two prizes awarded. Mrs. E. W. Johnson, having the highest score, won a pretty hand painted cup and saucer. To Mrs. Bay lis Earle fell the consolation prize, which was cut for a deck of cards. A dainty pair of silver mounted embroid ery scissors were presented to Mrs. Washington, tho guest of honor. At one o'clock an elegant luncheon was served. Mrs. Leonard invited the following ladies to meet her sister: Mesdames E. W. Johnson, Baylis Earle, W. S.Mont gomery, H. A. Ligon, A. D. White, A. B. Calvert, W. P. Irwin, T. L. Gofr, C. '. Rowe, Giles Wilson, Fred Rowe, C. . Band, Wareham, D. U. Little, D. C. Correll, C. P. Matthews, Muckenfuss, Thad Dean, Joe Gamewell, Misses Mary Irwin, Eloise Irwin, Lucia Dean, Van Lear and Jessie Thompson.?Spartan burg corresixmdence News and Courier. The clock ticks and ticks the time away, Shortening up our lives each day. Eat, drink and be merry, For some day you will be where There is no Rocky Mountain Tea. (Free sample at Palmetto Drug Co.) Children's Wagons and Velocipedes in different sizes, made of iron and can not be broken up. See our line and get our prices before you buy. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co. To the Memory of W. Pierce Cainc. Whereas, God, in his infinite wisdom, has removed from our midst our beloved brother, W. Pierce Caine, a true friend and faithful member of Laurens Lodge, No. 43, Knights, of Pythias; Be it Resolved, 1, That wo bow in ' umble submission to the will of our Heavenly Father in breaking the earthly ties that have so closely cemented us in Friendship, Charity and Brotherly-love; 2. That we lovingly bear testimony in memory of our deceased brother, in whose death our Lodge has lost a loyal knight, our community a progressive and trustworthy citizen, bis family a devoted father and an affectionate hus band ; 3. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the bereaved family, be sent to the County papers and Pythian Jour nal for publication, and a page in our Minutes be inscribed to his memory. J. F. TOLBERT, R. A. DOBSON, JNO. M. CANNON, Committee. THE APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS DISTRICT Rev. W. M. Duncan Becomes Presiding Elder and Rev. Messrs. Crout and Merrill Returned. The following appointments of preach ers for another year for this, the Greenville district, were read Monday night by Bishop Morrison at Gaffncy at the conclusion of the session of the annual conference. Greenville District?W. M. Duncan, Presiding Elder. Buncombe street, W. A. Massabeau; St. Paul's, J. L. Bar ley; Hampton avenue, A. E. Driggers; Greenville Mills, W. B. Justus* Clin ton, W. H. Hodges; North PickeYis, S. P. McCarthy; Travelers' Rest, J. R. Walker; Greenville Circuit, J. P. Atta way; Laurens Station, J. D. Crout; Gray Court, P. M. Dubose; Piedmont, S. T. Blackman; Monaghan and Wood side, T. A. Gro?s; Easlcy Circuit, C. B. Burns; South Easley, D. D. Jones; Fountain Inn, G. IL Waddell; Laurens Circuit, A. A. Merritt; South Greer, J. G. Huggin; Greer, J. A. Cook. The continuance of Rev. Mr. Crout in the pastorate of the First church of this city causes great satisfaction to prevail among his own people and the many strong friends he has made in this city during his residence here. A tickling cough from any cause is quickly stopped by Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. And it is so thoroughly harmless and safe that Dr. Shoop tells mothers everywhere to give it without hesita tion, even to very young babes. The wholesome green leaves and tender stems of a lung-healing mountainous shrub furnish the cui*ative properties to Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. It calms the cough and heals the sore and sensitive bronchial membranes. No opium, no chloroform, nothing harsh used to in jure or suppress. Simply a resinous plant extract that helps to heal aching lungs. The Spaniards call this shrub which the doctor uses "The Sacred Herb." Always demand Dr. Shoop's Cough ('uro. Palmetto Drug Co. ROYAL, ARCH MASONS. Rising Sun Chapter Elects Officers for Another Year. At a regular meeting Friday night of Rising Sun Chapter No.6, Royal Arch Masons, the following officers for an other year were chosen: R. A. Cooper, Excellent High Priest. C. M. Miller, King. G. L. Pitts, Scribe. W. W. Dodson, Treasurer. H. Terry, Secretary. R. A. Babb, Captain of the Host. A. C. Todd, Principal Sojourner. J. N. Richardson, Royal Arch Cap tain. Thos, Downey, Master 1st Veil. W. G. Lancaster, Master 2nd Veil. O. W. Babb, Master 3rd Veil. W. II. Gilkerson, Sentinel. The finest ColTee Substitute ever made has recently been produced by Dr. Shoop, of Racine, Wis. You don't have to noil it fifteen or twenty min utes._ "Made in a minute," says the doctor. "Health ColVee" is really the closest cofi'ee imitatior ever yet pro duced. Not a grain of real colYee in it, either. Health Colfec Imitation is made from pure toasted cereals or grains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really it would fool an expert, were he to unknowingly drink it for cofi'ee. Sold by J. M. Phil pot. jag f- l WK hark rig us SSt?^^ i HIIHttWK MEN'S SHOES These early clays of Autumn find us ready for the Fall Shoe business. We never entered upon a season better prepared to fit every Man's feet correctly au \ to suit every Man's purse. We're ready for the Smart Young Fellow, who wants extreme styles, and for the Dignified Man of modest tastes, looking for comfort and durability. Men's Shoes at 3.00, 4.00, 5.00 up to $6.00. Patent Colt, Vici, Corona Colt, Box Calf, Velour Calf and Gun Metal Calf, are some of the good leathers that go into our Men's Shoes. Straight or swing lasts. Perfect Shoe building. A size and width for every Man's foot. We're Experts in Fitting The Men we shoe arc fitted with exactly the right Style of Shoe as well as the right size and width. REGISTERED COPELAND Shoes, Hats, Furnishings. The One Price Stone. Customers Shoes Shined Free. LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. ? Mr. R. L. Walker of Enoree spent Friday night in the city. Mr. Henry Counts ha3 returned to Clemson College after a short visit at home. Miss Annie Huff of Converse college spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents in the city. Messrs. Alfred Barksdale and Clyde Fowler have returned to Furman after spending a few days at home. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cooper and Mrs. R. L. Holland of Langston Church sec tion were in the city Monday shopping. Mr. William A. Copeland, son of Mr. W. J. Copeland, will be married today to Miss Jim Edney of Edneyville, N. C. Mr. Moorman Simkins, of Greenville, was here for the funeral of his broth er-in-law, Mr. Pierce Caine, Tuesday afternoon. Col. W. G. Rice, of Ninety-Six, spent several days in the city during thejnist week with Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Swy gert. Mrs. Kate Cureton of Greenville and Mies Lillie Proflitt of Cross Hill have been the guests of Mrs. A. Huff on West Main street. Messrs. J. W. Todd and A. C. Todd left last Thursday for Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla. Mr. A. C. Todd will re turn at the expiration of a week, but Mr. J. W. Todd will be away for some weeks. Mr. Geo. T. Bryan, a popular railroad traveling agent and eminent commander of the Greenville Commandery, Knights Templar, was in the city yes'erday and participated in the Masonic ceremonies at the uurial of Mr. W. P. Caine. Mr. Archie L. Adams, a veteran typo who learned the printing business in the office of The Laurensville Herald and who has held important positions with the various newspapers of Green ville and Anderson, has accepted a pos ition with the Advertiser Printing Co. Mr. Adams is a native of Laurens and all his friends are glad to welcome him back. Miss Ina Little, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Little, who has for some time efficiently filled the position of stenographer and type writer in the office of the freight de partment at the Laurens depot, having been promoted to the position of billing clerk, will be succeeded as stenographer by Miss Willie Rice, of Coranaca, who has during the past year filled a similar position with the Southern at Spartan burg. Cross Hill Ladies Will Serve Dinner. A delicious dinner, all the good things of the season on the bill of fare, will be served by the ladies of the B. W. Ball Chapter, Daughters of the Con federacy, on Saturday at Spearman's Hall, Cross Hill. The price of the din ner will be thirty-live cents. The en tire town and the neighborhood for sev eral miles around are invited to dinner at the hall. A good dinner and a boun tiful dinner will be served. Airs. Anderson Entertains. On Thanksgiving eve Mrs. W. H. Anderson received the Fortnightly So cial Club at one of the pleasant infor mal and truly social gatherings of this club. Progressive "Nations" proved a most charming diversion, the tally of the games being kept on score cards prettily decorated with the bird and fruits emblematic of the Thanksgiving season. Mesdames J. H. Toague and II. K. Aiken assisted the hostess in serving tho refreshments, a beautiful fruit salad, charlotte russe and cake, chocolate and wafers. The players occupied tour tables, the only guest not a club member being Miss Barry, of Norfolk, who is visiting Mrs. W. E. Callendcr, LAURENS GETS THE NEXT CONFERENCE On Invitation of Mr. W. L. Gray, South Carolina Conference Voted Unani? moiisly for Laurens. After an interval of thirteen years, Laurens will have the pleasure of en tertaining the South Carolina Metho dist Conference next year. This city was chosen as the next mooting place for the annual gat hering of the Metho dists la?t. Friday by the Conference whoso annual sessions have just closed at Gaffney. The next annual Conference was se cured by the unanimous invitf tion from the church Conference ami *ho official board of tho First Methodist church of Laurens, which was presented by Mr. W. L. Gray. By a unanimous vote the invitation was accepted. Carnival Coming. Tho "Johnny Jones" Carnival is to be in Laurens Christmas week. As carnivals go, we don't take much stock in them. We don't know that they help 'die town, or elovato tho nesthotic sentiment of the people, Neither does a minstrel show, but both afford a lot of entertainment to a great many peo pie and take them out ( t the humdrum of their daily life. As wq understand it, the "Johnny Jones" carnival is com posed of clean shows none of them in the least immoral, and some of them instructive. Then, too, a gratifying feature is that a portion of tho gate receipts go to the honefit of our "sol dier boys" and our "fire laddies." Concert Postponed. The concert scheduled for presenta tion at the Graded, school building, on the evening of December 10, has been postponed, for good reasons, until the night of December 17. As was an nounced last week, this entertainment is to be givon under the auspices of the Laurens' Civic League. "Aunt Jeru sha Dow's Family Album" will bo a feature of tho concert, and this part of the program will be presented by Mrs. Jesse H? Teaguo. Full program will appear next week. UNTIMELY DEATH OFMR.W.P.CAINE The Unfortunate Effects of Antitoxine. A SHOCKING CALAMITY The Deceased Was Cashier of the Bank of Laurcns and a Young Man Most Highly Esteemed. One of the most shocking calamities that has ever happened in this commu nity occurred in the sudden death of Mr. W. P. Caine on Monday at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Caine's little daughter was very ill with diptheria and on Sun day 3,000 units of antitoxine was ad ministered to the child. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Caine took a preventive dose of 1,000 units each of antitoxine as a precaution against contracting the disease. The dose that Mr. Caine took caused a convulsion immediately and he died in a very short time. The inci dent is most remarkable as the practice of inoculating with antitoxine as a pre ventive for diptheria is very common and serious results are so rare that physicians regard this as an idiosyn cracy. As stated, no death in recent yeurs has caused such general sorrow as the deceased was one of the most highly regarded young men in Laurens and en joyed the esteem and acquaintance of a large circle of friends throughout the State. Before attaining his majority he entered the Bank of Laurens, an in stitution founded by bis lamented father and assumed active and responsible duties and within a short time became assistant cashier. About two years apo, upon the resignation of Mr. John J.Pluss as;cashier, Mr. Caine was promo ted to the position which he tilled with efficiency and satisfaction to all con cerned. About the same time he was elected cashier of the bank ho was of fered the position of assistant bank ex aminer of the State, which he declined, lie was also president of the Caine & Pitts Fun ure Co. one of the success ful business concerns of the city. Socially Mr. Caine enjoyed wide pop ularity and as a fraternity man he was Junior Warden of Palmetto lodge, No. 19, A. F. M., a Royal Arch Mason, Knights Templar and a Shrincr, and a member of Laurens lodge No. 43 Knights of Pythias. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian I church. He was 28 years old being the eldest son of the late Dr. E. M. Caine and of Mrs. Rosa 1. Caine of this city. Seven years ago the 28th of last November he; was happily married to Miss Virginia Moorman, who with two children sur vive, in addition to several brothers and sisters. His family connection is one of tho most prominent in the State, including the Irbys, Hammonds, Earles, Garling tons, Grays and others. The burial soivic.es, conducted by Dr. Robert Adams and the Masons, took place at the city cemetery Tuesday af ternoon at I o'clock. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any ease oi Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Wo, the undersigned, have known F. J, Cheney for the last 15 years, and be lieve him perfectly honorable in all his business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. Walding, Rinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 7f? cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipa tion. Wo have just received a solid car of Chairs, consisting of the best values ever offered at the prices we are asking for them. Don't buy before you see this line. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co. I OUR SPECIAL NOTICES, | TAKE NOTICE. I hereby warn all persons not to hunt or otherwise tres pass on my lands. Parlies so doing will DO dealt with according to law. Elijah Riddle. FOR SALE A good, nice, two-story House, containing nine rooms, front and rear piazza; good well of water also good barn. Lot contains two acres, fronting on North Harper street; and a good solection of different kinds of fruits. Titles perfect; terms eay. Sea Dr. H. (J. Coleman, city. 18-4t FOR SALE If you want to buy a pood farm, fine timbered land, etc. I offer all of my land consisting of 803 acres. Will sell in small tracts or any way to suit purchaser. Terms made easy. For particulars see me. John T. Blakely, Clinton, S. C. 18-3t. BUGGY FOR SALL. Second-hand top Buggy, in good repair, for sale at a bargain for cash. Apply at Adver tiser office. 17tf FOR SALE Cabbage Plants: Char leston Wakelield, Early Jersey Wake field. $1.50 a thousand, 20 cents a bun-, dred. J. Wess Donnan, Rfd. 2, Lau rens, S. C. l.r>-4t. RESIDENCE TO RENT My resi dence on corner Laurens and Hampton streets, containing 12 rooms, fitted up with lights, city water and sewerage, is for rent. E. W. Martin, Laurens, S. C. l?-4t. FOR SALE- Two tracts of Landen East Main street, containing 40 acres in one tract and 31 in other. Terms easy. Anderson & Blakely, Laurens, S. C. 15-4t < I0PYRIGHT FLOUR Is pure. Tho family that don't l?8? Copyright Flour is to be pitied. Do t let your nu r chant sell you something as good buy tho best. 8