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TRAYNHAM GUARDS HOLD ANNUAL DRILL Interesting Contest for the Four Gold Medals. THE PROUD WINNERS. Two Officers and Two Privates Suc cessful Contestants-Darlington Medal Will be Awarded Later. On Thursday evening the Traynham Guards, one of the crack military com panies of the National Guard of South Carolina, engaged in a competitive drill for four gold medals offered a few months ago by different citizens of the city. The drill was held in the Armory of the company and was witnessed by quite a large number of interested spectators. The different squads con testing were formed by Capt. O. W. Babb and the commands given by First Lieutenant W. R. Richey, Jr. The judges were R. E. Babb, Esq., gradu ate of the South Carolina Military In-1 stitutc; Rev. W. E. Callender, who! holds a commission as chaplain of the Naval Reserves; Lieut. Isadorc Schay er, assistant surgeon First regiment of the National Guard of South Carolina: Lieut. J. Nathan Richardson, of the regimental quartermaster's depart ment. The awards were made as follows: "II. Terry" medal to Sergt. John Ar thur Taylor, of the second squad; "J. Y. Garlington" medal to Sergt. D. R. Simpson, of the third squad; "W. H. Washington" medal to Private R. M. Eichelberger, of the first squad; "S. M. Wilkes" medal to Private J. E. Wade, of the fourth squad. At the request of Capt. Babb the medals were presented to the winners by R. E. Babb, Esq., who congratulated the boys and the company on such an admirable showing in military usage and bearing. It is the purpose of the company to hold these drills annually for the hand some prizes thus donated to it. Col. T. D. Darlington has also offered a medal in target practice which will be com peted for some time later. The prac tice will commence at once and the con-1 test will be held early next year. Piano Recital at Virginia Institute. An interested and appreciative audi-, ?ence filled the large auditorium at Vir-; ginia Institute last night, tha occasion being the appearance of Mr. Elmer Eu-1 gene Putnam, pianist, who was heard 1'or the first time by a Bristol .audience. Mr. Putnam gave as the first mil dier on the programme Reethoven's So nata, Op. 27, No. 2, and his perfect in terpret ation of this work of the great master not only delighted those pres ent, but convinced them of Mr. Put nam's skill and genius. At the close of Ulis number Mr. Putnam was enthu sistically encored. Throughout the well arranged pro gramme each number was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Putnam was heard with special attention in one of his own com positions, which was wonderful for its harmony and scope. In a second group Gottschalk's Tremolo was Riven with such spirit and expression as to call forth a splendid applause. Mr. Putnam ?closed the concert with a Raff number.: ? Bristol Herald Courier. Waterloo News Notes. Waterloo, Dec. 17. Mrs. T. W. But ler and daughter, Miss Janie, who have been spending some time with the fam ily of Mr. Carl Wharton, left Saturday for their home in Charleston. Prof. W. S. Wertz spent Saturday in Laurens. Mrs. W. W. Jones has returned from an extended visit to relatives in Ander? .son. Messrs. Eugene and Charley Walker sire expected in the city next Sunday to epend the Christmas holidays. Mr. W. I?. Boyd, of Greenville, spent Sunday in Waterloo with his family. Mr. B. W. Getsinger, of Spartan burg, spent the week end in Waterloo looking after his farming interests. Mr. G, Wash Long spent Tuesday in Simpsonville on business. Waterloo no*v has two first-class gins $m.d both seem to be doing a good busi ness. Last. Monday both were busy all day. Christmas talk is abroad in the land and our merchants have their stores full of Christmas goods. Christmas Day Service. The following will be the service at tho Church of the Epiphany on Christ-, mati day, at 11 a. rn.: Opening Sentences. Hymn-"Shout the Glad Tidings." Venito. Psalter. Psalms xix. 45-85. First. Lesson. Isaiah ix. to verse 8. Te Deum Laudamus. Second Lesson. St. Luke xi. to verse 15. Jubilate. Nicenc Creed. Prayers. Hymn?"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!" Sermon, by Rev. Mr. Thayer. Offertory - "All Things Come of Thee, 01 God." Benediction. Hymn "Come Hither, Ye Faithful." The Offertory will be given to the Dioocsan Orphanage. "Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this: To visit the fatherless and the widow in their affliction." All seats free. A cordial invitation is extended to you to be present and ^worship with us. W. EDWARD CALLENDER, Rector. LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. Mr. John E. Carlisle has returned to Kingstree. Mrs. J. H. Parks will spend Xmas in 'reenville. Mr. Dick Childress is at home from Wofford College. Messrs. Hal and Marion Moorman are visiting their sister, Mrs. W. P. Caine. Miss Pauline Anderson spent Sunday and Monday in Spartanburg. Miss Tew, of Columbia, will spend Xmas week with Miss Grace Simmons. The holiday trade is on this week and everybody is busy. The roads are said to be unusually bad for the time of year, owing to so much rain. Mrs. J. A. Copcland left Tuesday for Spartanburg, to visit her mother, who is quite sick. The Christmas holidays at the Graded schools begin Friday, and last until the 2d of January. Mr. M. B. McCuen of the Princeton neighborhood, was in town on business Monday, and paid us a pleasant call. FOR RENT?Several good Rooms, with necessary conveniences, near city Graded schools. J. A. Kodgers. 20-lt Co'. J. D. M. Shaw has hosts of friends in Laurens and elsewhere who will be sorry to learn that he is quite sick at his home. Mr. M. A. Riddle of Waterloo, R. F. D. No. 2 was in the city Saturday. Mr. Riddle is preparing to remove to the Van Robertson place on the railroad above Waterloo. Mr. J. F. Seay, formerly superin tendent of the Electric Light and Water Company of Clinton, has resigned that position, and Mr. C. E. Hix has been appointed to fill the position. Messrs. Meli Fleming, Jim Miggins, Paddcn Martens and R. II. Fleming, prominent citizens of Lanford, S. C, left yesterday for Colliersville, Miss., to spend a few days with friends and relatives. Former State Senator Daniel S. lien derson, of Aiken, has announced that he will enter the race for the U. S. Senate against Senator Latimor. Mr. Henderson, it will be recalled, made the race for the Senate in \U02, but was defeated. He is a leading member of the Aiken bar and well known in the State at large. Rev. C. E. Rankin, of Portsmouth, Va., preached at the First Presbyter ian church at the morning and evening; services on Sunday. Mr. Rankin is' ?uite a young man, but a preacher of orce and fine address. He made a most pleasant impression in Laurens upon everyone who made his acquaint ance. While in the city ho was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. McGowan, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. G. Fleming and other members of the Presbyterian congregation. PROHIBITIONISTS HOLD A MEETING! Propose to Organize Campaign for Rid ding the County of the Dispensary. Committees Named. In obedience to the call published two weeks ago, a body of enthusiastice Pro hibitionists met in the court house last Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. W. E. Thayer. Dr. A. G. Puller was chosen chairman and Mr. G. R. Kobo secretary. On motion, the chairman was request ed to appoint a central committee of five members who should organize a campaign for the purpose of voting out the county dispensary as soon as it can I be done under the Carey-Cothran law, which will be May 1, 11)08. This com mittee will appoint sub-committees throughout the county, and petitions will be circulated without delay. The I chairman took this matter under ad visement and will name the committee later. A finance committee, consisting of |C. P. Hobo, P. A. Simpson and W. F. Wright, was appointed, as was also a [committee on publication, consisting of Rev. E. G. Watson, Rev. B. II. Grier, Rev. W. II. Hodges, Messrs. G. C. Featherstone and W. F. Wright. On motion, the chairman, the secre tary and Mr. C. C. Featherstone were requested, as a committee, to thank Congressman Johnson for introducing his bill in Congress affecting the trans portation of liquor. On motion, Mr. E. C. Watson was requested to confer with some of the women of the county and invoke their aid, and urge them to organize and work for prohibition. A substantial collection was taken up, and the meet ing showed that those present were in to win, and a talk with several showed that they were very sanguine. MRS. WALTER H. LYNCH. Death of an Augusta Lady Who Former? ly Lived in Laurens. The Augusta Chronicle of last Friday I contained a notice of the death in that [city the flay before of Mrs. Alice Louis Lynch, wife of Mr. Walter H. Lynch, formerlysuperintondentof the Laurens Cotton Mills. During their residence in this city, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch made many friends who will regret to hear of the death of the latter who was a most estimable lady and beloved by all who knew her. In addition to her hus band she leaves six children, four girls and two boys. The burial service and interment took [place in Augusta Friday morning. How about a new Range or Cooking Stove fur your wife or mother th?s Christmas? Something you have to uso three times a day and every day in the year. See our line in different styles and sizes. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Before you buy your Christmas pres | ents, be sure to seo our line of Fancy China in different designs, colors and decorations. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. VIOLENT DEATH OF JEFF B. KNIGHT. Young Laurens County Man Killed by Negro in Alabama on Last Sunday. Sunday afternoon news was received in Laurens from Alabama by long dis tance telephone that a young man by the name of JelT B. Knight had been killed that day by a negro in the vicin ity of Riverside, a town about .'10 miles from Birmingham. Young Knight was identified by a tax receipt, which was found in his pocket and which issued last February by Treasurer Mock. The description of the deceased was phoned here left no doubt as to his identity at this end of the line, and his Alabama friends were advised to care for the body until Monday, when Mr. VV. N. Knight, father of the deceased, wired them to ship remains to Laurens. The body arrived yesterday and was taken out to Friendship Church, Sulli van township, for burial. The deceased was 27 and unmarried. He had been in Alabama since last June, engaged as foreman of teamsters for a big saw mill company. He visited his parents about three weeks ago, and of course the news of his untimely death came as a great shock to them. UK WAS BEHEADED WITH AXK. Following press dispatch of the mur der appeared Monday: llirminghom, Ala., December 15.?J. B. Knight, a white teamster employed at a lumber mill in Shelby county, thirty miles from here, was killed to day by a negro named Patterson. It is said that both men were drinking and that Knight applied at Patterson's home to-day for something to eat. Pat terson was chopping wood in his yard at the time, and after a few words had passed the negro raised his axe and struck Knight, severing the head from his body with one blow. The negro then escaped to the woods. The sherilf of Shelby county has sent deputies to the scene. A posse of citi zens is scouring the woods in search of the negro, and if he is found iL is fear ed a lynching may follow. JUDGE OAOE TO HOLD COURT. Sessions of the Next Term of the Crimi nal Court Begins Jan. 6. The January term of General Ses sions Court for thij county will be con vened on the first Monday with .1 tidge Geo. W. Gage, of the Sixth District, presiding. The docket at this time is not as heavy, perhaps, as was the case with most the sessions of the present year, although there are several murder cases, including the case of the Stale vs. John C. Jerry, charged with the murder of his brother, Frank Jerry. The jury commissioners met yester day and drew the 12 Grand .Jurors for the approaching term. GRAND .MJKY. Hold Overs?-M. L. Nash, G. M. Brooks, H. Y. Simmons, T. C. McCau ley, A. L. Owens, W. S. Adair. New Names?S. J. Rasor, II. F. Tumblin, Willis Davenport, C. M. Fow ler, J. H. Ballentine, Jr., V. A. White, W. N. Austin, Duff C. Martin. [. O. Ray, B. M. Langston, W. II. Suttles, O. G. Hix. PETIT JURY FIRST WEEK. Lee I. Spoon, W. R. Sloan, W. M. Rhodes, R. J. Copeland, Jr., J, H. Wolff, S. 1). Puckett, Watt Robertson, T. H. Henderson, Effio Owings, VV. W. Fowler, John B. Ferguson, S. II. John son, W. I. Freeman, J. VV. Baldwin, J. T, Bramlett, C. B. Owings, John M. Copeland, J. C. Cluck, John VV. Knight, I). M. Barton, J. L. Mahaffoy, I). C. Lee, B. A. Wharton, R. i). Young, P. B. Bailley, W. B. Owens, I). J. Entrakin, J. 1). W. Watts, J. M. Wallace, (J. W. Bailoy, K. J. Franks, W. A. Putman, C. VV. Stone, M. G. Patterson, J. F. Davis, J. A. Owens. A marvellous preparation, containing the most healing ingredients. Ilollis tor'a Rocky Mountain Tea relieves when all else has failed. 35c, Tea or Tablets. Palmetto Drug Co. HAPPENINGS AT CROSS HILL. Mr. Reeder Drives Into an Old Well-Two Mules Drowned. Cross Hill, Dec. 16.?Mr. Dorsey Reeder hauled a load of wood to Mr. Jack Cook last Wednesday. After un loading the wood as he turned the wagon in the yard the mules fell into an old well about forty feet deep. The well was never walled and was about five feet wide. It was covered with poles and trash had partly covered the poles, and when the mules stepped on it both mules were precipitated to the bottom. All the harness was left above ground except the collars even to the bridles, and the wagon was not broken. All the neighbors came to his assistance but nothing could be done to save the inules. The accideiv. happened about 12 o'clock and the mules were drawn out dead just before night. This falls pretty heavy on Mr. Reeder, being all the stock he had. Mr. Reeder saw the poles and thought they were the tloor of an old pig pen and that he could drive over it. The oyster supper Tuesday evening by the D. C. was a success. Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Ashley, of Ab beville, visited their sister, Mrs. Elkin Griffin, last week. Mr. John Rudd and sisters have moved to town. Miss Rebecca Wilson, of Fountain Inn, missionary from China, made an interesting talk to our ladies last Wednesday afternoon at. the Presbyte rian church. She is at home on her first vacation, having been in China eight years. Rev. Mr. Fowler, of Clinton, lectured at the hall in town last Thursday even ing. The address was interesting and instructive and was enjoyed by those present. Miss Helle Maddon will leave this week for Cartersville, Ga., to be pres ent at the marriage of her cousin, Miss Annie Tinsley. Miss Tinsley visited in Cross Hill last summer and made many friends here, all of whom wish her much happiness. There will be a Christmas tree at the Rock School, Miss Sara Becks teacher, on Tuesday, the 24th, at o'clock. Mr. T. N. Barksdale no Better. The latest news from Mr. T. N. Barksdale, who went to Arizona two weeks ago in search of health, is very discouraging. A few days ago Mrs. Parksdale re ceived a letter stating that he was con lined to his bed and that if he did not get better in a few days he would wire to his brother in Oklahoma to come to him. Mrs. Barksdale received a tele gram yesterday stating that he had .vired to his brother to come. The DeKoven Male Quartette. On the 20th of February the DeKo ven Male Quartette will give a concert at the opera House, which is to be a musical event of note. The concert will be given under the auspices of the Civic League, which is to share in the profits on this occasion. Miss Estelle Van Home, a recitationist, will also as sist in the programme, about which full particulars will be given later. LAURhNS BOY WITH FLEET. Oxner Campbell on the Rhode Island Making Trip to Pacific. Oxner Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell, of this city, is one of the 14,000 men aboard the 1(5 battle ships which cast sail Monday from Hampton Roads for a cruise to the Pa cific coast. Young Campbell is on the Rhode Island, one of the big battleships of tlu; American navy, and his Laurens friends will watch the reports of the voyage with a persona! interest. NOTICE ! Dr. W. G. Browne, the optician of Columbia, who has been visiting here professionally for many years, will go to Fountain Inn tomor row, and remain there one week. All having eye troubles, or needing glasses, should call on him and have their eyes examined free. 20-It WEEK'S NEWS FROM CLINTON. Marriage of Miss Hays and Mr. Owens Celebrated?Personals. Clinton, Dec. 17.? At the residence of Mrs. M. A. Hays, last Wednesday evening', at 8 o'clock, was solemnized the marriage of her eldest daughter, Miss Bessie Hays, to Mr. William Bai ley Owens, eldest son of Mr. W. E. Owens. The guests included intimate friends and relatives to the number of about fifty. The ceremony was per formed by the pastor of both contract ing parties, the Rev. Dr. Jacobs. The only attendants were little Misses Bee Copeland and Nan Copeland, who car ried the ring, and Miss Pearl Hays and Mr. Robert S. Owens. The house was charmingly decorated, and during the evening delicious refreshments were served. An array of handsome and useful gifts was displayed. Mr. ar' Mrs. Owens will make their home for time with Mrs. M. A. Hays. The Rev. and Mrs. T. Ellison Simp son spent the first week of their honey moon with Mrs. A. M. Copeland, leav ing on Monday. They were the recipi ents of many social courtesies while here. The steady growth of Clinton has ceased to attract the attention it did a year ago. Several new buildings are already completed, and have been oc cupied. Mr. Henry Young's lovely home on South Broad is finished, and he and his family have moved into it. This house is modoled on an old Colo nial mansion, with broad piazzas and high-pillared porticos. Work has pro gressed well on Mrs. Neville's new house on Church street. The contrac tor states positively that the two new buildings on the campus of the College can be occupied the first of January. The "Utopia Building," being erected by Drs. Young on Musgrove street, promises to be a valuable addition to the looks of Clinton's business section. It is to be of cement blocks. The new store of E. L. Pitts & Bro. and the ad dition to W. B. Farr's furniture store have greatly improved Bailey street. A list of slight improvements, like painting ami lawn improvement, would be long. Miss Marion McCrary is in Winns boro, where she will be a bridesmaid at the weddings of Miss Mary (Hover Jordan and Mr. James Henley Thorn well. Cards have been received by a number of friends of the Thornwell family in Clinton to a reception to be given the bride and groom by Dr. and Mrs. Thornwell at their home in Fort Mill on Christmas day. Prof. A. V. Martin attended the meet ing of the Inter-Collegiate Athletic As sociation at Clcmson College last week. Miss Eliza Horton returned to Co lumbia today, after a visit at Dr. Bean's. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Adams went to Rock Hill for a few days this week. Several officials of the Seaboard Rail way were here last week, trying to ad just the complaints of the Business League. Rev. Jonas Barclay, of Greenville, paid a farewell visit to the two churches in Clinton last Sunday. He has re signed his post as Presbyterial evangel ist of Enoree Presbytery, to accept similar work in Georgia. He preached at the First church in the morning, and at the Clinton Mills Chapel in the eve ning. Rev. Fred K. Smith has charge of the Presbyterian mission work at Lydia and Clinton Cotton Mills. He was present at tho First church ser vices Sunday morning, and gave some account of his work. Sunday School Superintendents' Notice. As Secretary of the Laurens County Interdenominational Sunday School Convention, 1 want the name and ad dress of each and every Sunday School Superintendent in the county. Tho samt; will do me a great favor by send ing their names and addresses at once. Yours very truly, GEO. L. PITTS, 20-It Laurens, S. C., Box 243. CONFUSION OVEK STATE MEETING Some Officials of State Farmers' Union Call Meeting While Others Call it Off. Greenville, Dec. 12. ?While officers of the Farmers' Union, South Carolina di vision, are not taking the general pub lic into their confidence, it is very evi dent, from notices and orders that have made their appearance recently in the newspapers, that all is not as tranquil and smooth, as it might be in the big association. Yesterday there appeared In the newspapers notices of a State meeting to be held in Columbia on December 18, and today another notice makes its ap pearance calling off "th>. , '?-mptuous call." As was noted at the time, the call ^or the meeting was not signed by the president of the State division, Mr. O, P. Goodwin, of Laurens, but bore the signature of B. F. Earle, secretary and treasurer and State agent; T. T. Wake field, vice president; and W. L. Ander son, secretary of the executive commit tee. The notice in which the proposed State gathering is called olV is signed by President Goodwin and four of the five members of the State executive committee, including J. B. Pickett, the chairman. From these contrary notices it ap pears that there is some decided dissen sion among the State officials in South Carolina. It is very likely that there will be somebody on hand in Columbia on the date fixed for the meeting, and a big fight can be expected. Probably an effort will be made to oust President Goodwin and other officials, but whether the secretary-treasurer and those al lied on his side will be able to control the meeting remains to be seen. President Goodwin spent yesterday in Greenville, and while here had a con ference with four members of the execu tive committee. It was at this meeting that the following notice, calling off the Columbia meeting, was adopted and ordered published : "To the Members of the Farmers' Union, South Carolina Division: "We, the State president and the fol lowing members of the State executive committee, in session assembled, hereby call off the prumptuous call sent out by one L. A. Watson, a private member of Greenville, by circular, and later sent out through the public press, call ing a State meeting of the Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union of America to convene in Columbia on De cember 18, signed by T. T. Wakefield, vice president State Farmers' Union; B. F. Earle, secretary-treasurer, and W. L. Anderson, member State execu tive committee. "Any action taken by said meeting will be null and void, and will not be recognized by the South Carolina di vision or the national union. (Signed) "O. P. Goodwin, President. "J. 13. Pickett, Chairman Executive Committee. "W. C. Brown. "W. L. Kennedy, "John T. Hoggs, Executive Committee." STATE FARMERS' UNION. President Goodwin in Columbia to At* tend State Meeting Today. Mr. 0. P. Goodwin, State President of the Farmers' Union, left Tuesday morning to attend a meeting in Colum bia of the State branch of the Union today. By reference to another article in today's Ai>vi:ktiskk it will be seen that some confusion has arisen in the ranks of the officials of the State Union and it is expected that today's meeting will settle the existing difficul ties. Mr. Goodwin was seen by a represen tative of The Advertiser; before leav ing for Columbia but he declined to dis cuss the "situation" further than to say that he expected to be on hand at the meeting and set forth in a proper way the status of the whole matter. A Merry Christmas. Come to our Slipper show. There's nothing that exactly fills the requirements for so many friends as Slippers. Slippers are always right. Father, Mother, Grandfather, Grandmother, Sister, Brother, Wife, Husband?not one of them ever had too many Slippers. =:= We've House Slippers for Everybody! We have choice styles, selected with care, from the lines of the best Manufacturers. We've Slip pers for all purposes, at all prices. ? $1.00 to $2.00. ===== To attempt a des2ription of the different styles in our Slipper stock would be an endless task. We simply ask you to come here to see the best Slippers?the best money could buy. You probably know the size, but, if you guess wrong, we will make it all right after Christmas. COPELAND'S Shoes, Hats, Furnishings. The One Price Stone. Customers Shoes Shined Free. LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tally are visiting Mrs. W. L. Boyd. Mrs. Marcus Nash has returned from a visit to Brevard. Mr. J. S. Babb, of Fountain Inn, was in the city yesterday. Mr. J. ES. Johnson, of Gray Court, spent Saturday night in the city. Mr. Berry Philpot, of Fitzgerald, Ga.. is at home for the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Gage paid a visit to Spartanburg last week. Miss Huggins, of Norfolk, is visiting her niece, Mrs. Edward Callender. Mr. J. W. Peterson is on a business visit at Melvina, Miss. The McPhail Ice factory is going up, with Mr. James Nabors as contractor. A Christmas tree^ will be given at Sandy Springs on Ckristtnas Day at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The City Schools will suspend Friday until after the holidays, exercises to he resumed on Thursday, Jan. 2. Mrs. Jell" Evans and daughter, of Roanake, Va.. will arrive in the eity Saturday, to visit Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Ball. Before another issue of THE ADVER TISER the college girls and boys will be at home making "merry Christinas" for the old folks. Miss Annie Gilkerson left yesterday for Chester, to attend the wedding of Miss Edna Hardin. Miss Gilkerson will be one of the bride's attendants. Mrs. It. C. Richardson and children, of Pinewood, and Miss Susan Richard son, of Columbia, will arrive in the city Friday, to spend Xmas with Mrs. J. H. Sullivan. Rev. J. L. McLin, pastor of the Todd Memorial and other Presbyterian churches in the county, has moved to Laurens with his family from Gray Court. He occupies the Nichols resi dence on Sullivan street. The concert given for the benefit of the hank account of the Civic League last evening was a success. There is much talent among our own home peo ple and the entertainments given by lo cal talent always give much pleasure. Oyster Supper. The ladies of Lanford will serve oys ters and other refreshments at Lanford station, from 1 o'clock to 10 o'clock, on next Friday afternoon, December 20. All are invited to come out and help the ladies in their good work, and at the same time get their money's worth. (j}()V. ANSEL WILL NOT HUN FOR U.S. SENATE Issues Card to the People, Saying Thai He Will Stand for Re-election to Office of Governor. To the People of South Carolina: Within the last few weeks I have been very deeply touched by the many kind letters received, and by the many words of encouragement and commen dation from friends all over the State, and also by the appreciative notices frequently appearing in the press of the Slate, with reference to my administra tion as governor, and the request and desire of so many that I stand for re election for another term. For all these manifestations of confidence I feel truly grateful, and 1 appreciate the same more than words can express. I have tried to discharge the duties of my of fice with an eye single to the best inter ests of all the people; and, while 1 have doubtless committed errors, they have been of the head and not of the heart. In obedience to the expressed wish and desire of so many of my friends, I have decided to stand for re-election to the office of governor for another term subject, of course, to the will of the democratic voters in the next primary election. I take this method of thanking the citizens of the State; for the loyalty with which they have stood by me in this first year of my administration. 1 have received numerous letters and messages, urging me to enter the race for the United Stales Senutorslup this coming summer; and, while I appre ciate tho interest and compliment thus expressed, I have thought it my duty to stand for re-election to the office of governor. Respectfully, M. V. ANSEL. Columbia, S. C, Dec. 10. DR. M. C. COX DI-AD. Valued Citizen and Prominent Physician (iocs to His Reward. Dr. M. C Cox died at his homo near Lanford, in this county, yesterday morning at 6.30 o'clock. He was sev enty-two years of age and had been a practicing physician, up to two years ago, for fifty years, Dr. Cox had been In foeble health for a long time, never having fully recovered from a kick by a mule about thirteen months ago. He had been confined to his bed for a month previous to his death, i He was the head of a large family and is survived by six sons, a widow of a second marriage and thirty-nine grandchildren. His sonsaro Messrs. 0. F, Cox, O. C, Cox, A, M. Cox, S. A. Cox and ('. D. Cox, of this county, and M. A. Cox, of Fountain Inn. Ho was a veteran of tho civil war and was Captain of Company "F," Goodwin's Brigade. The burial will tako place today at tho family burying ground near his home. Dr. Cox was township Democratic chairman in 1876and during all the sub sequent years of health and activity was executive committeeman from his township. He [was a pleasant, social companion, |>opular with his neighbors and the possessorof numberless friends, who will rogret his death and sympa thize with the bereaved family. AND CANDIDATES Next Year's Campaign Is Already Under Way. SOME OF THE RACERS Nearly All of the Incumbents Want Kc. election or Promotion?Several New Aspirants in the Field. A subject that has been receiving more or less attention for the past few weeks, and one that will blossom out with the now year, is local politics. Next year is campaign year, and it is predicted that it will be a memorable! one, nationally and locally. In this county the lists will include the election of a State Senator down to County Coroner, with the exception of Probate Judge. As usual in Laurens, there is not likely to be a dearth of candidates for the various jwsitions, and already there are a number of avowed aspirants for these honors, and numerous others are being discussed as probable entries. Senator F. P. McGowan, who has ably represented the county in tho Up per House of the General Assembly si?ce 1904, has stated that he will not stand for re-election. However, there are two avowed candidates in the field for senatorial honors Col. John II. Wharton and Hon. John M. Cannon and there may be others long before the lists are closed. So far little is heard of legislative aspirants. One of the races that has loomed up ahead of any of the rest in interest is that for Clerk of Court, with Mr. John F. Bolt, who will offer for re-election, and Mr. G. A. Power, actively in the running for this position. Other prob able candidates have been discussed in connection with this race, but Messrs. Bolt and Power are the only aspirant s. in the field at this time. Sheriff Thomas J. Duckett has state { that he will oiler for re-election. 11 : will have opposition, as it is known that Messrs. John D. Owings and .1. Thomas Peden, of Gray Court, and 15. A. Wharton, of Mountville, will be candidates for this office next year. And i', is said that Mr. R. W. Nichols, former representative to the Legisla ture; Mr. J. P. Caldwell, and Mr. It. Dunk Boyd, member of the present delegation to the General Assembly, may enter the race. At any rate it is going to be one of the big contests in the apporaching campaign. Superintendent of Education, R, W. Nash is another officer who will have opposition, Just who these will be is not definitely known now, but it is un derstood that Mr. G. L. Pitts and Mr, J. C. Burdette expect to offer for tho place, and there may be others in ti e field. For the office of County Supervise it is understood that Mr. 11. B. Hum bert will ask for re-election, and Mr. B. B. Blakely's name has been men tioned in connection with the race. Mr. Charles W. MeCravy wants to be the next County Auditor, and he is letting his friends throughout the comi ty know his desires. Mr. Joel A. Smith, it is said, has signified bis intention of entding the race tor this office, too. And the friends of Mr. John R. Finhy want him to offer for the position, but ho is understood to be undecided as yet. County Treasurer J. 1). Mock will probably seek re-election, and so far no opposition has developed. And the same may be said of Coro ner W. I). Watts. OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. FOR SALE?Several hundred Cedar Posts, measuring from ? to 20 feet in length. Apply to E. C. Owens, Gray Court, Route No, regarding same. 10-lt. NOTICE?Dr. Pooh; says he is Im proving, but needs a tonic; and if his patients would come and pay op, it would lie a better tonic than any medi cine he could take. WANTED A good cow fresh in milk. Would Iii..- to exchange cow to come in in the Spring, but will buy. Mrs. Jane C. Clark. 19-11 FOR RENT- Several good rooms, with necessary conveniences, near city Graded Schools. J. A. Rodgers. l'l-lt WANTED To buy an old Melodian, for cash. Name price wanted. Mrs. R. E. Copeland, Laurons, s. c. 19tf FOR SALE - My bouse and lot on Sullivan street is offered for quick Bale at $1,250. J. J. Dendy 1!? 2t Laurens, S. G. FOR SALE A good, nieq, two-storjj House, containing nine rooms, front and rear piazza; good well of water also good barn. Lot contains two acres, fronting on North Harper stroot; and a good selection of different kinds of fruits. TitJJes perfect; terms cay. S'-e Dr H. g. Coleman, oity, ' 1 s-4t. FOR SALE- If you want to buy a good farm, line timbered land, etc. I oiler all of my land consisting of 308 acres. Will sell in small tracts or any way to suit purchaser. Terms made easy. For particulars set! mo. John T. Blakely. Clinton, S. g. 1? g| BUGGY FOR SALE. Second hand ton Buggy, in good repair, fur sale at a bargain for cash. Apply at ADVBR TIBER office. 17tf COPYRIGHT FLOUR Is pure. The family that don't use Copyright Flour is to lie pitied. Don't, let your mer chant sell you something as good buy the bast. FOR; SALE or EXCHANGE -One "Donkey," about 2k years old. Gent le as can be. Apply to T. K. Hudgons at Steam Laundry. 20*lt FOR SALE -Two good Mulea and ono good Wagon. Apply to W. G. M< Daniel, Laurens, for further reference. 20-It