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SURVIVORS HOLD ANNUAL REUNION Veterans of Three Famous Commands Meet. COL,. BROWN PRESENT. Laurens "Briars," Comrades and Friends Enjoy Fine Day at Gray Court-Owlogs. On Saturday, the 11th, survivors of Companies "E" of the 14th, "E" of the 3rd Battalion and Co. "G" of the 3rd Regiment South Carolina Volun teers met at the Gray Court-Owings Institute. Capt. W. A. McClintock presided. The day was fine and there was a. splendid crowd. Survivors to the num ber of perhaps 75 or 80 from various sections and representing all arms of the service were there. Special men tion is made of that old tried veterans, Col. T. B. Crews, Dr. J. S. Wolff, W. H. Franks and "Uncle" Joel Crisp. Joel Crisp, 89 years of age and active, of the "Briars," and Capt. William Stewart, above 80, loyal soldier and citizen than whom I never knew a more useful man amongst his neighbors. Like "Uncle" Joel he never misses these meetings Then there was Comrade Tom Parrish, from Alabama, who left this country 60 years ago and served in the 48th Alabama Regiment, Longstreet's corps. John B. Jones, Co. "E," 14th, sang "Richmond's a hard road to travel" greatly to the amusement of the meet ing. Amongst those who have died since our last roll call are Dr. M. C. Cox, John Dial and "Uncle" Alex. Leopard. Letters full of love and loyalty were read from Comrades Capt. H. P. Grif fith, of the 14th, and Capt. O. L. vSchumpert regretting that on account of sickness they were unable to attend. Col. Joseph N. Brown, who never misses a meeting, made a splendid ad dress, devoted chiefly to recounting the marches, battles and achievements of his own and other commands. Short impromptu addresses were made by ex-Senator Wallace, O. G. Thompson and others. Now as to Gray Court there is little use to discourse upon her hospitality. We had good things to eat and plenty. We had hash?hash made by Tom Senn at that. We have a standing invitation to go .to Gray Court and Lanford Station. The time and place of next meeting \v:iH left to a committee. Among those who attended Gray ?Court-Owings reunion were: T. J. Duckett, J. D. W. Watts, J. D. Mock, J. V. Bolt, C. A. Power, T. P. Byrd, G. L. Pitts, R. W. Nash, R. A. Dob won, L. D. Elledge, W. D. Watts, O. G. Thompson, J. M. Cannon, T. C. Tur ner, R. W. Nichols, C. W. McCravy, VV. L. Ferguson, Miss Beta Meredith. O. G. T. Easter. Once again the Queen of the Church Festivals is about to dawn upon us and -around the whole world will echo the joyous Easter Anthem, "Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over Him. For in that He died. He died unto sin once; but in that He liveth, Ho liveth unto God." Easter day as the day of the resur rection of our Blessed Lord was, and is naturally the great centre of the Christian year. It is not a new day. We did not invent it. Our fathers did ?.not invent it. We received it from /.hem. They received it from their fathers, and their fathers from their fathers before them and so down through the ages the festival of Eas ter has been handed down to the pres ent generation and will continue to be handed down for all ages to come. By ,a decree of the Council of Nicea A. D. ;325, Easter day was fixed as the Sun day nearest to the calculated anniver sary of the actual resurrection, and being determined by the Paschal moon it is (in relation to the Solar year) the centre of the movable, as Christmas is of the immovable feasts. The derivation of our word "Easter" will no doubt prove of interest:?The ?venerable Bede, who lived A. D. 673 !to 735 and was a monk of Wearmouth and Yarrow the great teacher and writer of the early Anglo Saxon church, and the author of many valuable treatises, states that "our word Easter is taken from the Anglo Saxon word "Eastre," the name of the greatest Spring festival." The old name for ? aster was "Pascha" the Pascha of the Resurrection both in the East and in the West. The original Pashca cm braced Good Friday also, meaning the Passover season, and the word still survives in the term Paschal as ap plied to the Paschal supper, the Pas chal Lamb, etc., and many titles of honor and reverence wero neaped up on that day. In any event is it not, should it not be a day of great joy to all denominations regardless of creed in that it is the day of the resurrection of our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who conquered sin and death for us, whilst Christmas, the festival of childhood allies itself with the joys, the natural joys of humanity. The Pasch ?gg and the salutation, "Christ is risen," are borrowed from the East, as well as the name "Lamos," meaning "the bright day," and on that morn oriental Christians salute each other with the words of salutation, "Christ is risen." The testimony of the Orient is valuable as showing to the Occident the beauties, the dignity and ,tho venerableness of this festival, Mr. Casper Smith, one of Waterloo's big farmers, was in the city Monday. Mr. C. H. Hart of Columbia was a visitor in the city Sunday. Mr. J. R. Wilcutt of Cross Hill was in the city Monday. Mr. E. C. Connor, the efficient post master of Greenwood spent a few days in the city last week. Messrs. E. 0. Briggs, Jr., and E L. Bobo of Clinton were visitors in Lau rens on Sunday. Col. J. H. T-rnynham left Monday for a two week's trip to New York and Washington. Mr. T. T. Bobbitt, of Virginia, spent part of lust week with friends in the city. Miss Annie Jamieson, of Union, has been spending a few days with Miss Julia Gilkerson. Mr. Samuel Fleming, a student a student of Davidson college, is at home for a few days visiting his parent here. Dr. Ferguson left for Newberry Tuesday to attend the Vance-Copeland wedding. Mr. F. K. Spratt returned Monday from a Sunday visit to his parents in Chester. Dr. T. C. Lucas, of Chester, spent Sunday with his family at Mrs. W. E. Lucas. Miss Lucia Simpson, who is a student at Converse College, spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. J. P. Simpson. Mrs. R. L. Gray and Mrs. W. P. Harris, of Gray Court, were visitors in the city Sunday. Mrs. Darcy Gray, of Williamston, was among the Sunday visitors in this city. Mrs. G. H. Mahon and children, of Greenville, spent week end with friends in the city. Mr. Z. N. Gray, a prosperous planter of the Gray Court section and one of The Advertiser's first readers, was in the city on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gilkerson spent Sunday with relatives in the Princeton section, returning home Monday morn ing. Mr. B. C. Burns, one of the most ex tensive and prosperous planters of the Barksdale section, was in the city Fri day. Drs. I. Schayer and J. L. Fennell are delegates to the Medical Association convention at Anderson next week. It is expected that both these physicians and others will attend. Attorneys F. P. McGowan, T. C. Tur ner and W. R. Richey, Sr. are in at tendance upon the session of common pleas court now holden in Greenwood. Rev. A. T. Jamieson of Greenwood was in the city Sunday and preached to the congregation of the First Baptist church. Dr W. II. Dial left yesterday to at tend the meeting of the medical asso ciation in Anderson this week. Dr. Schayer, on account of his accident was unable to attend. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Darlington, Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Irby, Mrs. W. D. Ferguson and Mr. Vance Irby, of the city are attend ing the Vance-Copeland wedding at Newberry to-day. The revival meeting at the Second Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. C. L. Fowler of Clinton for about ten days closed Monday night. The meeting re sulted in a general awakening of the church and quite a number of new members were received. Rev. C. F. Rankin and Mr. C. W. Tune left yesterday for Greers to at tend the Presbytery which convened at that place last night. Dr. Robt. Adams of Clinton and Mr. J. N. Jones of Lis bon joined these delegates here and together they left for Greers. Mayor C. M. Babb has sold his hand some new residence on South Harper street to Mr. A. H. Sanders, proprietor of the Pepsi-Cola Bottling company. The deal was closed Monday, the con sideration being $4,000. Mr. Sanders gets possession finst of next October. Meantime Mayor Babb will build on his lot adjoining Mr. II. Terry, located on the same street. Tag Day Boxes. As was announced in last week's is sue April the twenty-first is "tag day" in Laurens. The Kings Daughters have instituted this day for the purpose of raising funds for the city hospital, and it is hoped that contributions will be received. Contribution boxes will be placed at the below named stations and upon depositing a coin at any one of these places the donor wdl be given a tag which ho is expected to wear the remainder of the day. Let every one see that they wear a tag on next Tues day. The places for contributing are: 1. Grays Hotel. 2. Busy-Bee Lunch Koom. 3. Opera House. 4. Post Ofiice. 5. Passenger Depot. 6. Todd & Simpson's Corner. 7. Burns Racket Store. 8. Graded School Building. 9. East End School Building, showing to us that it has been and still is the greatest and purest of festival of Christian love and hope. The teachings of Easter day point us to the "Blessed hope" through the res urrection of Jesus Christ. Not believ-, ing in the resurrection of Jesus Christ' would mean the utter rejection of Christianity and all that it stands for, its aspirations, its incentives, its hopes1 and its abounding consolations. Fail ure to respond to the teachings of Easter would make it impossible for us ever to say again over the open grave of our dear ones, "I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write from henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; oven so saith the Spirit, for thoy rostfrom their labors." Silently, sadly without, prayer, hymn or benediction we might return the body to mother earth and say with Rabelais, It is only a great perhaps, a leap in the dark. May Easter blessings rest upon each true worshipper on this glorious Easter day. EDWARD CALLENDER, Rector Church of tho Epiphany. PREPARING TO MEET THE ISSUE. Secretary Riegel of the Ware Shoals Company Confers With a Number of Local Stockholders. Mr. Benjamin D. Riegel, secretary and manager of the Ware Shoals Man ufacturing Company, was in the city Saturday in conference with a number of the local stockholders of the mill regarding the pending suit instituted by Mr. J. O. C. Fleming andothersand the motion for injunction to be made before Judge Gage at Greenwood on Friday. The conference Saturday was for the purpose of finding out the attitude of the local stockholders in re the suit and the prayer for injunction. It was Mr. Hiegel's desire also to meet and know the local men connected with the mill; until Saturday it was his belief that all the Southern stockholders were against his and his father's interests and in sympathy with the suit brought by the minority interests. The outcome of the conference was pleasing to both Mr. Riegel and those who met him; for 24 of the local stockholders signed an un qualified repudiation of the course pur sued by Messrs. Dial, Fleming and oth ers, both in the suit and in the motion for an injunction. The Ware Shoals property is capital ized at $1,000,000, of which amount the Riegels own $700,000, the remaining $300,000 being held by local men; but in addition there have been many improve ments made and paid for by the Riegels and not included in the amount of their holdings. In the meeting Saturday it developed that the mill owed notes amounting to about $70#,000 and some thing has to be done. The issuance of the additional $500,000 stock is the only salvation, so it is said by Mr. Riegel and those in sympathy with his policy. Mr. Riegel considers the issuance of the additional stock a positive necessity at this time to save the property and it seems that some of the local men agree with him. They seem to think that the policy of the minority is detrimental to the interests of not only the majority but to themselves as well. In the petition for an injunction will be stated charges of mismanagement and extravagance on the part of the present management. It was learned Saturday that in reply to these it will be shown that the mill earned about $200,000 last year. The erection of the $15,000 mansion for the residence of Mr. Rcigel lias been cited as evidence OLDEST CITIZEN DIED SATURDAY. Mr. Alien Motes, Aged 95, Passes Over the River. Mr. Allen Motes, Lauren county's oldest citizen, ao far as can be ascer tained, died last Saturday at his home about a mile from Madden's Station. The deceased had reach the great age of 95 and practically all of his life was spent at the Motes homestead which was settled by his father more than a hundred years ago. He is survived by his second wife who was a Mrs. Loving He never had any children. Mr. Motes was an ex-Confederate soldier, he having enlisted in Company B Ninth regiment, First corps, South Carolina Reserves, in 1862 at the age of 50. He was a farmer and mechanic and assisted in erecting the present court house building. He was a good man, a loyal and true citizen and a life long member of the Baptibt Church. On Sunday afternoon he was laid to rest at Now Prospect Church, near his late home, with simple and appropriate ex ercises. The following veterans acted as pall bearers: Judge O. G. Thompson, John R. Finley, B. F. Terry, John Jess Mad den, W. H. Terry and J. A. P. Moore. Postoffice Receipts. The total receipts of the Laurens postoffice for the year ended April 1 were $0,200, which is a gain of $1,200 over the year before. With the same ratio of increase this year Laurens next April will be in the city delivery column. Be sure to see our line of Toilet Sets in different designs, colors and decora tions at prices that will be money saved for you. S. M. & E. H. Wllkes & Co. of extravagance and has been com mented on considerably; it now devel ops that Mr. Riegel pays an annual rental of $1,000 for this house and that he had offered to buy the property, but his proposition was rejected. The resolution adopted at the confer ence Saturday was in substance: That the signers thereto are emphatically opposed to the pending suit and the motion for injunction; and that Messrs. Dial, Fleming and others do not repre sent their ideas in the matter; and that they deem the course pursued by these gentlemen detrimental to the interests of the corporation; that it would result eventually to great damage and injury, and that they protest against BUCh course of action. MAY REDUCE WAGES IN MILLS. Important Meeting of Cotton Manufac ture Meld la I.aureus. An important meeting of representa tive mill presidents has just been held here, at which the advisability of re ducing expenses was discussed and an agreement to reduce employees' wages was practically reached. Just when the reduction will be put into effect, if de finitely decided upon, is not known. The prevailing idea seemed to be that there must be a cut in running expenses and that a reduction of wages of the employees was the most feasible and wisest plan. The presidents were not disposed to run their mills on short time, and it was about decided to keep up the full time. The majority of the mill interests of this entire section were represented at the meeting. Among those here were: Messrs. W. S. Montgomery, of Spartanburg, Z. N. Wright, of Newberry, A. F. McKissick of Greenwood, Alex Long, of Rock Hill B. D. Riegel, of Ware Shoals, and M. L. Copeland, of Laurens. Automobile Accident Sunday. Dr. I. Schayer barely escaped serious hurt last Sunday afternoon when his automobile got away with him and ran off the embankment at the approaches of Little river bridge on the Watts mill road. By some means the doctor ran too close to the right embankment and then turned too suddenly and ab ruptly; before he could get control of the machine it went off the embank ment to the ground about fifteen feet below, striking a wire fence and send ing the automobile a somersault over the fence. Dr. Schayer was thrown out beyond where the machine fell thus escaping serious injury. He suffered only a few bruises and scratches. The automobile was wrenched out of gear but was otherwise unhurt. Attention Farmers. Now is the critical time of your ma terial prosperity, the cotton plowing season, the money powers north have combined to reduce the price of cotton and the South Carolina mills are con templating running on short time, and some mills, north are begining to shut down for a season. The producer can and should reduce his acreage. He can plant more up land in corn, on the Williamson plan. Be sure of one thing you can get more money for a short crop of cotton than you can for a large crop, why wear yourself out making cotton for other people. Sympathizer. CITY SCHOOLS CLOSE NEXT MONTH Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. Mr. Mas sabeau, Annual Address by Dr. R. P. Pell. The closing exercises of the Laurens city schools will be held May 22-25, in clusive. A complete programme of ex ercises has not been finished, but Supt. Dobson announces that the Rev. W. A. Massabeau, pastor of the Buncombe Street Methodist church of Greenville, has accepted the invitation to preach the baccalaureate sermon and Dr. R. P. Pell, president of Converse College, Spartanburg, has consented to be pres ent and deliver the annual address be fore the graduating class. The commencement exercises will open Friday evening, May 22, with a debating contest by the members of Calhoun Literary Society, the winner of the contest to be awarded the "Cal houn Medal." On Sunday morning, May 24, the ser mon by Mr. Massabeau will be deliv ered at the First Methodist church, and Monday evening, May 25, Dr. Pell will address the graduating class. Dance Friday Evening. One of the most pleasant social events of the week was the dance given at the armory Friday evening by the young men of the city. The dances in Lau rens are always occasions of genuine pleasure and the ovent of Friday eve ning was no exception. Music was rendered by the Laurens String Band. Those present were: Misses Josephine Fuller, Mary Todd, Mary Barry, Annie Richey, Elizabeth Richey, Mary Can non, Annio Jamieson, Sue Dean, Dorcas Calmes, Eliza Sullivan, Nellie Miller, Lucile Martin and Mae Little; Messrs. T. C. Turner, Jr., J. A. Simmons, C. Brooks Sullivan, I. B. Magness, Ernest Easterby, Yancey S. Gilkcrson, DeWitt Norwood, IL D. Gray, R. Hart Richey, John Crews, Gary Eichelberger, Brooks Childress, Frank K. Spratt, T. I. Swy gert and S. B. Boney. The chaperones were: Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Todd, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Richey, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Richey, Jr. Cross Hill Democratic Club. The Cross Hill Township Democratic Club will meet at Cross Hill, S. C, Saturday, April 25th, at 3 o'clock. M. T. SIMPSON, President. Easter Footwear 5 I We've a pair of new, bright and handsome Easter Shoes for every foot that comes to us, we've gathered for our trade, from the best makers, Shoes with a reputation. We never sell uncertain Shoes Shoes we cannot fully guarantee. Men's Oxfords. And low cut Shoes in Blucher, Lace or Button styles, selected leathers of Patent Colt, Calf, Kid, Gun Metal Calf, Russian Calf, etc., Conservative or extreme lasts, high or medium heels, The best Men's Shoes in the land. $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $5.00 to $6.00. as 8 Women's Oxfords. Lace or Button Models, Oxfords, Ribbon Ties, Colonials, Pumps, and Slippers, Patent Kid and Colt, Corona Kid, Golden Brown, etc., Medium or Narrow Toes, Cuban or French Heels, Short Vamps, and every idea in artistic Shoe building, well worked out. $2.n0, $2.50, $3.00, $8.50 to $4.00. 4* i 8 Boys', Misses' and Childrens Shoes. We have an almost endless variety of Shoes for young people, High or Low Cut Models. Shoes for Dress and Shoes for Service. $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 to $2.50. According to size. We've every variation in size and width, and we spare no pains ttr see that every foot is correctly fitted. Furnishing: Goods. We are now showing new things in our Furnishing Department. New Block in Felt and Straw Hats, Panama Hats, Shirts, Collars and Cuffs,?all the new styles and stripes, and our showing of New Neck wear is not equalled in the city. Come to see us for your faster outfit. Customers' Shoes Shined Free. Copeland's. The One Price Store. Mr. William C. Wharton, of Water loo, was in the city on Thursday. Mrs. E. P. Milam, of Waterloo, was in the city Thursday shopping. Mr. B. Goodman, of Cross Hill, an nounces his candidacy this week for coroner. A large number of Laurens people at tended the reunion of veterans and the picnic at Gray Court Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. McCravy have moved into their new cottage out on the West Main street extension. Mrs. J. L. Dean, of Greenville, after spending a few days with her daughter Miss Sue Dean returned home Monday. Messrs. N. B. Dial and A. C. Todd left Sunday night for Greenwood to be present at the opening of court Monday morning. Mr. W. S. Simpson who is attending a business school in Columbia, visited his parents near Barksdalc during the past week. Mrs. J. W. Clarke accompanied Mrs. C. E. Gray, who has returned from Rutherfordton this week and is the lat ter's guest at Gray's Hotel. Mr. T. C. Turner, of the local bar, returned Thursday night from Green wood, Cross Hill and Clinton, where he has been on professional business. Mr. Jas. A. Hoyt, of Columbia, Sassed through the city last Wednes ay, returning from Clemson college, where he went to "write up" tho stu dent trouble there. Mr. W. H. Gilkeraon, Jr., went to Greenville Thursday to attend the meet ing of Knight Templars there. He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Annie, who attended the banquet. Mr. J. H. Balentine of the Princeton section of the county, was in the city Tuesday on business. He brought his young son with him to consult Dr. Hughes about his eyes. The musical Friday night at the graded school auditorium was largely attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The program was well arranged and interesting, the singing of Mrs. Willard deserving special mention. The annual Easter dance to be given by the young men of the city Friday evening is to he the most important social event of the week, many visitors are expected for the occasion. One of the show windows of the Watts Mills store this week presents a very unique and attractive appearance in a fine and artistic display of canned goods, delicacies, etc. The Laurens base ball team defeated the Clinton graded school team Monday afternoon by a score of 7 to 2. Batteries Clinton; Plaxico and Balais, Laurens; Mills and Mills. Misses Gladys and Annie Huff of Con verse College will spend Easter with their parents Mr. Jand Mrs. A. Huff, accompanied by their friend, Miss Stella Budge of Miami, Fla. who is also a student of Converse. During the past week a number of negro laborers on the line of construc tion work from Boyd's mill to Laurens went on a strike. This did not inter fere with the work at all; and later sev eral of the men came back. Mr. Jos. P. Bagwell, assistant super intendent of the Belton Cotton Mills, accompanied by his family, visited his brother, Chief of Police Bagwell, and other relatives in tho city from Satur day until Tuesday. Mr. Bagwell is the second son of Mr. W. H. Bagwell of Princeton and is another Laurons county boy who is "making good." News of Gray Court. Gray Court, April 13th,-The Gray Court-0wings Institute Loys crossed bats with the Laurens base ball team here on Saturday afternoon. The game was very interesting and at times ex citing. The final score was 10 to 7 in favor of Laurens., Bailey's moving pictures were shown at the Institution Saturday night to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. W. H. Dodson of Donalds was the guest of Mr. and M.rs. Willis Saturday and Sunday. Mr. J. I). Owings candidato for sheriff is very happy since Thursday "its a girl baby." Mr. and Mrs. T, W. Wells accompani ed by Misa Virginia Willis have return ed after a very pleasant visit to Mr. Wells, parents at Coronaca. Mrs. L. H. Willis returnod Saturday after a weeks stay with her home folks at Donalds. Our hustling Mavor J. N. Leak is still on duty, having dead dogs carviod from the streets; five or six more went last week from effect of some coward drop ing poison on the streets. Miss Beta Meridith of Laurens was in town Saturday for the rounlon. We are glad to report Mr. William Curry improving in health. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gray spent Sun day with relatives in Laurens. HRLD ANNUAL MKPJINQ. Laurens Trust Company, According to the Presidents Report, Had Good Year. The first annual meeting of the stockholders of Laurens Trust Company was held yesterday at the Peoples Loan and Exchange bank. The n?eot ing was presided o.yer by Mr. C. C. Fcatherutonu and Mr. C. W. Tune ac ted as secretary. The annual report of the president showed that the company had enjoyed a very successful yoav's business, hav ing earned about 21 per cent on its in vestments. This department of the company has heen satisfactorily man aged, as has the insurance department under the direction of Mr. J. F. Tol bert. This company was organized a year ago with a capital of $25,000, all of which was paid in by the first of last November. The same board of directors was re elected, with tho exception of Mr. Wharton of Greensboro, N. C, who was succeodod by Mr. Mebane of the same city. After the stockholders' meeting the directors met and reelected R. A. Cooper president and C. W. Tune secretary and treasurer. After July Postoffice Goes to Second Class. USEFUL INVENTION. Brother of Dr. Bean Dies in New Orleans and Remains Brought to Clinton for Burial. Clinton, April 14. ?After the first of July Clinton will take rank as a second class postoffie. Our people will not bo content nOw until they have grown up to the city delivery class. The business of the postofllce here is very large for tho size of the town. 1 he many friends of Dr. W. S. Bean sympathized with him in the death of his brother, Mr. Thomas Bean, at New Orleans last Wednesday. The remains were brought here for interment. Dr. Bean has his two brothers and his parents buried here. Mr. Joseph Bean, son of the deceased, and Mr. Lane, of Atlanta, a cousin, came for the burial. The widow was unable to undergo the fatigueing journey. An interesting business has grown up in Clinton almost unnoticed. Mr. Irvin Chandler, who is gifted with a turn for mechanical contrivances, invented some time ago a metal pin for mending broken slats of blinds. lie had faith enough in the value of the invention to tako out a patent, lie then took Mr. J. A. Bailey into partnership with him in the manufacture and sale of the articles. Mr. Chandler meets with success in placing his goods everywhere he goes. He is giving his entire attention now to their introduction. A gentleman whose opinion ought to have weight remarked the other day that there ought to be a small fortune in the invention. A number of friends and relatives of Miss Laura Vance and Mr. W. D. Cope land are going to Newberry tomorrow to attend their wedding. The Rev. Dr. Jacobs will perform tho ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Copeland will reach Clin ton tomorrow evening and will be at. home with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cope land. The college boys have hud a very successful baseball season so far an I they hope to win against the Charles ton college boys tomorrow, Wednesday. They play Newberry college Saturday in Newberry. Up to this time they have played fivo games, winning three. A very pleasant concert was given in Copeland's hall by the Schubert Sym phony Club last Saturday night. The young men's Baraca class of Clinton gave a delightful inaugural re ception last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Copeland, Jr. A large number of guests enjoyed the occasion. Tho Actean Book Club met last Fri day afternoon to pack a box of linen gifts for Miss Laura Vance. Custom has decroed a linen ohowor for every Book Club bride, but as Miss Vance was out of town this substitute was planned. The Mill Men's Lcapic. WATTB MILLS VICTORIOUS. In a very fast game of ball at the Watts Mills park in Laurens Saturday the strong Whitmire aggregation went down in defeat before tho Watts Mills team by the score of 7 to 3. The game was fast from start to finish and except for errors at critical times by the Watts Mills team they would have recorded a row of goose eggs against their rivals. Batteries: Whitmire?Aughtrv, Gil liam and Gilliam; Watts Mills ?Prince, and Swygert. Score: R II E Whitmire.3 4 5 Watts Mills.7 10 4 WILLIAMSTON DEFEATS HELTON. Tho game between the Williamston and Belton teams of the South Carolina Mill league resulted in a victory for Williamston by a score of 5 to 1. WAKE SHOALS WINS FUOM GRHNDBL. Ware Shoals, April 12. - Ware Shoals defeated Grendel Mifi? in the opening game of the South Carolina Mill loague series hore yesterday by a score of 6 to 1. The game was fast and interesting though lacking in foaturcs. OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. Go take a look at Copelands new line Neckwear before Easter. All the new shades and colors a beautiful line. LOST. ?Between North Harper street and Fleming Bros.' jewelry store on Thursday morning a Gold Necklace. Finder please return to Miss Julia Gil kerson. 37-11. FOR SALE My home, the old Car ter place, one mile from Harris Lithia Springs, 157 acres, good dwelling and other improvements. Apply to Mrs. Henry Coleman, Cross Hill, S. C. 37-It LOST-Cow, ashy color black, one red spot in flank, short horns, will weigh about 700 pounds. George Garlington. NOTICE OF TRESPASS -All pel sons are hereby forbidden to hunt, <>r otherwise trespass upon my lands. Any person caught so doing will bo punished to the full extent of the law. Albert. G. Irby, :i7-?/( FOR SALE - Improved King Cotton Seed. Makes fine staple. Try a lot. For price or other information apply t<> E. A. Hamilton, R. F. D. 3, 'Phone 79, Laurens, S. C. 37-2t NOTICE?All persons are hereby for biddon to employ one Ilammott Woody and one Daisy Woody, they both being under labor contract with the under signod. E. T. Shell. 87-21 Go to J. H. Sullivans and buy your cotton planters viz The Celebrated Cot I ton Bloom Planter for $5.00, The Old Reliable Balentine Planter for $4.50 ml Tho Now Winder Plantar for >t 0]