Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I JOHN WALKER. 3 BY VY. D. 8. ? - Ho was one of the patriots of Poplar Springs?a man chock full of energy. There was no such word as quit with him when he commenced a work. For instance, the building of a new church at Poplar. He worked faithfully, col lecting money and timber to build this church. If a man came out for a*pub lic office in Laurens connty he might make up his mind that Father Walker would see and get a donation from him. After years of arduous work he had the pleasure of seeing a nice church built at Poplar Springs. Talk about shouting Methodists! When Father Walker and John Knight came up to Mount Bethel and assisted in a camp meeting a stranger would think they were leading members in that church. Both were gifted in prayer and they would pray, sing a,nd shout and get just as happy as their Methodist brethren. Mr. Walker was a careful man. He had a fine body of timber land, and he took good care of it. In the winter months he would send the negro men into the woods and cut and split the dead trees into firewood and rails, and have them racked up to dry. He saw that firewood and building timber would in a few years be an object. Other people would live in South Caro lina after he had passed away. Many men you can select our purchased woodland, cut it down and put the land into cotton. Now they are out of fire wood and have no material to keep up their houses. If we don't discover beds of peat and coal I don't see how we will keep warm in this country. John Walker was one of the most pre cise county commissioners we ever had in Laurens. When he looked over a road and found his overseer had only half-worked it out he sent him back, and would go with him and spend two or three days having it done right. The hands might talk ugly to him, but he stuck to them, and they knew better than to refuse to work, for he would have them up before the board and fine the last one of them. He had sign boards put up at the forks of the pub lic roads- -postoak posts squared and planted firmly in the ground. The pointer boards were mortired and pinned into the posts, and stood ten or twelve feet above the ground, so the first boy that came along could not throw a stone and knock them off. He also put up milestones along the high ways. When he let out a bridge con tract every t iling was reduced to writ ing. The kind and sizes of the timber; the tenons, mortices and pins were put down. First, the timbers were hauled up and every piece was turned over and closely scrutinized on all sides. Second, when the framing was completed the tenons and mortices were examined. Third, when the bridge was raised and finished the final inspection of the work was made. For years you could see along the roads signs of Walker's good work. He*was a man that looked after the interests of his family. When the boys came to see bis daughters, at bedtime it was: "Johnny, get your hat, and we will walk out. Here is a tub, water and towel to wash your feet. I know the gals have put on clean sheets." He Fired the Stick. "1 have fired the walking-stick I've carried over 40 years, on account of a sore that resisted every kind of treat ment, until I tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve: that has healed the sore and made me a happy man,,' writes John Garrott, of North Mills, N. C. Guar anteed for Piles, Hums, etc., by Lau rens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co., druggists. 25c. The Civic League Entertainment. At the entertainment given by the Civic League last Tuesday evening thirty dollars was cleared for the pur poses of city improvement. So much was the concert enjoyed that it will probably be repeated within the next month. When the stomach, heart or kidney nerves get weak then these organs always fail. Don't drug the stomach, nor stimulate the heart or kidneys. That is simply a makeshift. Get a pre scription known to druggists every where as Dr. Shoop's Restorative. The restorative is prepared expressly for theso weak inside nerves. Strengthen these nerves, build them up with Dr. Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid and see how quickly help will come. Free sample test sent on request by Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Your health is surely worth this simple test. Pal metto Drug Co. LOCAL ANB PERSONAL MENTION. | Mr. B. A. Anderson, of Waterloo, was in the city Monday. Misses Hertha Wells and Helen Gog gins left for their home Friday to spend Christmas. Miss Ella Hell Copcland is spending the holiday season with friends at Georgetown. Miss Bessie Brown came home from Chicora College last Friday, to spend the Christmas holidays. Mr. Nat K. Bolt of Greenville and Mr. Nat Franks of Grcers both natives of old Laurens visited relatives in the city and county during the past week. The Columbia "State" recently of fored an interesting contest to its read ies with a $25.00 prize to the winner. The contestants were supposed to de cide upon what they considered the best advertisement in the "State" of Dc CCmber 15th and then to write an arti cle giving briefly their reasons for so deciding. The winner of the prize was Chas. G. Singleton, of Manning, but of the 296 papers submitted to the judges in the contest several of the best were printed in the "State" of Sunday, among them a very clever argument in the favor of the advertisement of her choice by Mrs. H. K. Aiken, of Laurens. Those using PERFUMES eujoy a Change. Have you tried WM. H. BROWN & BRO'S. new odor, Pocahontas For Sale by Dodson-Edwards Drug Co. haurens, S. C. Give Christmas presents that will be useful, last and be appreciated. That is the kind you can get if you will see our line before you buy. S. M. & E. H. Wllkos & Co. . CALIFORNIA LEGENDS, ????? ? Weird and Thrilling Tales of the Olden Days. A MINE THAT WAS HAUNTED. The Ghost of Tom Bowers, an Elusive, Luminous Warning and a Race Bs tween Life and Death?The Building of Lofty Mount Shasta. A haunted bouse in the family sends delicious shivers down the spinal cord of tho ancestral tree, but even more delightfully spooky Is the possession of a haunted mine, and such a boast California can make on the authority of early legend. Once upon a time in the days of old and the days of gold a miner of the name of Thomas Bowers lived and delved In tho vicinity of Pike City. A shy, silent man was Thomas, doing Ids prospecting without a partner and even holdlug aloof from the Jolly com pany of tho other miners after the day's work was done. And in the same shy, silent way that he had lived he died? noiseless footsteps across the snow to tho brink of the slope where he had been prospecting and at tho foot of a landslide Ids speechless body ?alone In death. After his remains were burled de cently and In order there wore excited whispers about strange noises at the mouth of the old shaft, and soon, quite incidentally, of course, the mine was abandoned. The greed of gold, however, taps Im patiently at closed doors, and after some little time a thriftless miner hop ing for a short cut to wealth undertook to work tho old mine again aud sud denly surprised his creditors by pay ing his bills. But things flowed not so smoothly as they seemed. There was many a slip of nerve between nugget and pick. Every morning the miner found that bis sluice had been tamper ed with, that during the night the wa ter had been tinned on by unknown hands. Yot the most diligent search led to no discovery, and as a last hope of uutangllng the clammy mystery tho miner one evening inaugurated a watch, well armed with a rifle. The shadows deepened into dark ness, Into an absolute? blackness. Sud denly while reoonnoitoring a phospho rescent light attracted his attention, and as he boldly advanced toward It bo discovered a placard hung from a tree?a sort of spectral transparency, it seems bearing the following words: "Notice! I, Thomas Bowers, claim this ground for placer mining.'' When the reader's mind had recov ered from its earthquake of astonish ment the miner made a snatch at the 1 placard. A pricking thrill went through his lingers, as though they had taken liberties with an electric battery. The luminous writing was gone, but In his ears roared the flowing water of tho sluice and through the roar the sharp, clear cut tap, tap, of a pick. Again the flash of warning light?and before hbn stood Tom Bowers. The California minor is no coward. The rifle was lifted, fired. With a yell of rage tho ghost, brandishing pick and shovel in excited arms, pursued the trespasser. A race between life and death In a new sense was the one that followed? all tho way to Pike City. There the other miners, celebrating a new And by a dance in a saloon, were suddenly alarmed by terrified screams. Running out, they found neither man nor ghost. ' but tossed upon the ground a rifle and a pick ami a shovel with the initials T. B. cut ?n tho handle. A legend of an entirely different type Is connected with the samejporiod of California history. r During the rush for goldln^the 11 fties a party came west by the ftHa river route. The beat was intense, 'rjio sup ply of water gave out. On tjio hot. barren sands Just below Yuma tho dying cavalcade pitched their desper ate camp. In the silence of lho early night from one of the wagons came tho prattling voice of B little child 1! ted In prayer: "Do, dear God, give us water, and I never will be naughty again." And scarcely had the petition gone up to tho stars when tho sound of running water was heard, and up from tho dry, hot sands bubbled a pure, life giving spring. The water of this New river, ns it was called, swept north for twenty miles, at one place spreading lido a deep lake two miles wide, lud when migration went by the northern route, the pretty tradition naively ends, no lopgor needed, the New river's spring dried up. > ? ' Perhaps no more desolate spot can be pictured than Death valley, with its terrific heat, Its lack of water, tho soda dust of its plains strewn with mummified animals and tho bleached bones of lost prospectors. But fair and fertile once lay the valley, a flour ishing puiblo nded over by a beauti ful queoD. Alas, the beauty was only skin deep, and ambition alone ruled a cold, cruel heart. A palace to surpass the houses of tho neighboring Aztecs was her dream, and she cared not how many lives might be sacrificed In speeding tho labor. Foi miles the tribe carried slono and timber, and when they faltered by the wayside she lashed their naked backs. So sacred was royalty regard ed that her people dared not protest, but in hor zeal to have the palace erected before accident or possible death she, had forced her daughter even to jolu the throng of workers, A Fortunate Texan. Mr. E. W. Goodloe, of 107 St. Louis St., Dallas, Tex., says: 'In the past year I have become acquaineod with Dr. King's New Life Pills, and no lax ative 1 ever before tried so olfocLuall^v (lisposes of malaria and biliousness. They ..don't grind or gripe. 25c. at Laurens Drug Co.'s and Palmetto Drug Co. \s drug store. 8ure Thing. "Do you believe any of tho plant or arboreal kingdom would stick to man if given tho choice?" "I think tho dogwood."?Baltimore American. The Maj?ic No. 3. Number three is a wonderful mascot for Geo. H. Parais, of Cedar (hove. Me., according to a letter which reads: "After suffering much with liver and kidney trouble, and becoming greatly discouraged by the failure to find relief, I tried Electric Bitters, and as a result I am a well man to-day. The first bot bottlo relieved and three bottles com pleted the cure." Guaranteed best on earth tor stomach, liver and kidney troubles by Laurens Drug Co. and Pal motto Drug Co., druggists. 60o, Assessor's Notice. The Auditor's Office will be open from the 1st day of January to the 20th day of February, 1908, to make returns of personal property and real estate, where any changes have been made since last return for taxation in Lau rens. For the convenience of the taxpayers the Auditor or his deputy will attend the following named places to receive J returns for said year, to-wit: Keno, January 20, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Clinton,-January 21, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Clinton Mills, January 21, trom 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. Lydia Mills, January 22, from 9 a. m. to 12 m. Mountville, January 23, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Cross Hill, January 24, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Waterloo, January 27, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Dr. W. C. Thompson's, January 28, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Martin's Store, January 29, from 9 a. m. to 12 m. Brewerton, January 29, from 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. Sharpe's Store, January 30, from 9 a. m. to 12 ni. Princeton, January 30, from 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. Tumbling Shoals, January 31, from 10 a. to 2 p. m. D. 1). Harris', February 3, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Abner Habb, February 4, from Hi a. m. to 2 p. m. V. A. White, February 5, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Cook's Store, February 0, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Stewart's Store, February 7, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Young's, February 8, from 10 a. m. to 12 m. Pleasant Mound, February 8, 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Lanford, February 10, from 9 a. m. to 12 m. Ora, February 10, from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Watts Mill, February 11, from 2 p. m. to 8 p. m. All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 00 years on the 1st of January, except those who are incapable of earn ing a support from being maimed or from other causes, are deemed polls, Confederate veterans oxcepted. All taxpayers are required to give Townships and No. of School District: also state whether property is situated in town or country. After the 20th of February 50 per cent, penalty will be attached for fail ure to make returns. C. A. POWER, Auditor. Dec. 11, 1907. 101 f You will find it easy to select your Christmas presents from our line of Cut Class, fancy China, Dinner Sets. Toilet Sets, Chairs, Tables, Rugs and many other useful articles tb.it we have not space to mention. S. M. & 10. II. Wilkes & Co. Cough Caution Never, positively novcrpolson yourlungs. If you cough?even from a simple cold only?you should alwiiys heal, nootho. and ease tho irritated bron chial tubes. Don't blindly suppress it wilh a stupefying poison. It's strango how some things finally como alxmt. For twenty years Dr. Shoop has constantly warned people, not to tako cough mixtures or prescriptions containing Opium, Chloroform, or similar poisons. And now? a littlo late though?Congress says "Put It on the label. U poisons are In your Cough Mixture." Good! Very good !! lloroafterforthlsvory reasonmothers. and others, should insist on having Dr. Shoop a Cough Cure. No poison murks on Dr. Shoop's labels?and none In the medicine, else It must by law 1ms on the label. And it's not only safe, but it Is said to bo by those that know It best, a truly ro markablo cough remedy. Tako nochimeo then, particularly with your children. Insist on having Dr. shoop's Cotlfth Cure. Comparo carefully tho Dr. Hhoop package with others and noto tho difference. No poison marks there! You call always bo on the safe side by demanding Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure PALMETTO DRUG CO. J in the selection of your personal effects, whether apparel or jewelry, you will appreciate the Ui.tha Exclusiveness of THE HOWARD WATCH Let us present the newest models for your Inspection We also sell the Elgin, Wal tham, Rockford and South Bend Watches. Fleming' Bros. Reliable Jewelers. f Helpful 1 Holiday H ints. Begin your Christmas buying here. We have a superb line of those dainty articles of use and ornament that make the most ap propriate and welcome Christmas gifts. Fancy goods and toilet articles are here in great variety, and all at the very lowest prices! Here are some examples: Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, Military, Hair and Cloth Brushes, Smoking Sets, Shaving Sets, Jewel Cases, Fine China, Cut Glass and other things too numer ous to mention. Dodson Edwards Drug; Company Laurens, S. C. Notice. All persons holding claims against 1.aureus county, not previously pre sented, are hereby notified that same must be deposited with the clerk of the county board of commissioners on or before thejjth day of January, HKty, as required by law. MESSER BABBL_. -tTT-Ut Clerk of County HoardT Cut and Novelties We are showing a very pretty line of Cut Glass Imported Vases Hand Painted China Genuine Water Color Pictures and other very pretty and dainty odd pieces of fancy and de= corative goods. The Prices are as Attractive as the Goods. Palmetto Drug Co. .-^ y*>> yj>w ^ iS* *mi *mt 'S^ "S^ 'S" ' V v 1 Now is the Time S I to Buy a Buggy f I or Wagon. | k a <{> Now that the money market # ? 4rf 11 T a is gettjng easier, lay your plans a $ to get that Buggy or Wagon $ # you have been needing. We % a handle only the best and most a /(* reliable grades and will take % * pleasure in showing you our a a stock. a a a a a ? Yours to Please . j? a w I H. E. GRAY & SON | i 8 ..U.A Christinas Gifts for the Home That Will Last and be Appreciated. t ptf / - I 0 YOU WILL NOT HAVE any trouble in selecting your presents from our line. Ladies' Writing Desks, Morris Chairs, Lamps, Electric Fixtures; Cut Glass, Fancy Odd China, Dinner Sets, Toilet Sets, Rugs, Art Squares, Book Cases, Chiffoniers, Rockers, China Closets, Dressing Tables, Hall Racks, and many other beautiful and useful articles for the home that we have not got the space to mention. We wiM take pleasure in help ing you select your presents if you will see our line before you buy. You can get Christmas presents for any member of your family and friends III I 1 i I 4* 3 O iSRi ? rib ? A ? ? Highest S ?2/ & i?/ Grade & 'i Fruits i? * . ft 5 and $ 1 Table I *a- Groceries & * ??? & $j 'Everything ? ?8 to Eat.' I? ?5 & * ?=?? ft I Kennedy | ?5 Bros. ft ?2 ft A Great Christmas Showing. Drums, horns, banjos, musical toys, false faees, rattlers, checker boards, .Japanese lanterns, dolls, pictures, tea sets, toy guns, post cards, post card albums, autograph albums, combination dressing cases, Gent's traveling cases, military brushes, hair, tooth, nail^and clothes brushes, children's Hots, toy pianos, pockets knives, fountain pens and other articles too numerous to men tion. A Beautiful line of genu ine Cut Glass. Latest de signs. Prices right. dr. b. f. posey Laurens, S. C. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cuttft Colli?, Croup and Wh?opimj Cougli. Big: Closing Out Sale it I This Stock must be sold within 90 days If ? (;} fill M ^ We are closing* out the entire stock of mer? f|| chandise of fir. Simon Diamond, consisting of M clothing, shoes, hats, trunks, etc. This stock must f| be sold regardless of cost within the next 90 days W on account of the death of Mr. Simon Diamond. 81 ft I? n Now is your opportunity to secure X Big; Bargains. I k All Goods will be sold for Strictly Cash s - 8 J. J. PLUSS, Executor. 8 , SOS &?58?2??S&SO? STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, County of LAURENS. By 0. G, Thompson) Probate Judge. Whereas, J. H. Madden lias made suit to me to grant him letters of ad ministration of the estate and effects of (Scnia Madden. These are therefore to cite and ad monish :ill and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Genia Madden, de ceased, that they be and appear before mo in the Court of Probate, to l>e held at I-aureus C. H., S, ('., on the Itol day of January, 1008. next, after publica tion hereof, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. (liven under my hand this, 13th day of December, anno domini 1007. O. G. Thompson, J. P. L C. j Beardless Barley for Sale land 500 bushels of Field Peas at good attractive prices. M. H. FOWLER. OR.KINO'S NEW DISCOVERY Will Surely Stop That Cough. Simpson, Cooper <& Babb, Attorneys at Law. u.'il! practice in all Stute Courts Prompt attention given io all bnsine-s MONUMENTS. If you are in need of a nice Monu mont for loved ones I am prepared to furnish it to you at very reasonable prices. See me. J. WADE ANDERSON, Laurons, S. C Ml. CLIFTON JON KS Dentist OFFICE IN SIMMONS BUILDING Phone:Office No. ?<!: Residence210. Write at oneo and team wny wo secur? host I position*. and beat aalarlee for our graduates. I ^ Kik.Kni: ANi>r.RfK)w. I'ron. y KILL the COUGH and CURE the LUNGS WITH Dr. King's New Discovery OLDS 7fial Bottle Frco AND ALL THROAT AND LUNf TROUBLES. FORC GUARANTEED SATIS FA GTORY OR MONEY REFUNDED, HQ LUSTER'S Hocky Moimtain Tea Hugged A Bu9/ Medici o fi r Be y People! Brings Golden llcjlth end Renewed Vlcor. A sneoJflo for r*op,ittpnti(>n. InfllgnMlAn, T.h-^r mil Ivldncy ironnlos, J'lmnlcs, Kc/omn, in>i> >.? IIIOO?, M?'l MreaMi. Sln.'i.'Mi Mow. Is. Hi-..ill Mid liuOKacno. its itooVty Mountain Ten In ? let form, 35 cents i box, Gcnulno maO .1oi.Mfrrr.it D:u i; Cumpanv. MurilftODt VV 101 HEN MUG GETS FOR SALLOW PE' ? TeUcr, Salt \\\\?v,m and lam ro mred )>y OiamlKrtibi' ftntve <>??? , ?< ?:i n llcvcti Lit? limiting arid l>UI Ititlg < n.. i\ iil