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DECORATION DAY AT CLINTON ON FRIDAY Memorial Exercises to be held Under the Auspices of Stephen D. Lee Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy. The public is invited to meet with the Stephen I). Lee Chapter of the U. D. C. in observing memorial exercises at the Presbyterian cemetery in Clinton Friday, May 8th. The procession will form on the public square promptly at 2 o'clock and march to the cemetery in the following order: Veterans. Sons of Veterans. College. Graded School. Miss Perry's School. Thornwell Orphanage. PROGRAMME. 1. Prayer at cemetery. Rev. Hooten. 2. Stating object of occasion, etc. Rev. C. L. Fowler. Decoration of graves by marshals and daughters. 4. Song -"Star Spangled Banner." 5. Prayer?Rev. Hodges. ? >. Address?Rev. McCain. 7. Presentation of Crosses of Honor. 8. Song?"Dixie." 5?. Reading "Our Dead. " 10. Memorial remarks Dr. Bean. 11. Roll call-Dr. Shands. 12. Song?"Tenting on the Old Camp (iround.'' P5. Prayer-Rev. J. F. Jacobs. Dinner will be served at the city hall at 12 o'clock to the veterans of the R. S. Owens Camp, all visiting veterans and the members of the "Mace L?ng sten Camp." Demonstration Work SuccesfuL Mr. J. M. Jenkins, District agent of the Farmers' Co-Operative Demonstra tion Work, in speaking of his work this morning, said that they now had over a hundred farmers in Laurens county who were doing this demonstration work and that already the good effects of it were visible. These farmers have certain plots of land that are being cul tivated according to the government plan and under the direction of the de monstration department; these they are working faithfully, but that is not all, they are trying on their other grounds and by their own methods to outdo the government plan, thus arousing a wholesome competition, and rivalry with themselves. Mr. Jenkins is high ly pleased with the result of his work thus far, and is hoping for vastly bet ter conditions for the farmers in the near future. In another column is an article hand ed us by Mr. Jenkins that will be of special interest to the farmers. In Aleatory of a Child. l oving tribute to the memory of little Sarah Thayer, only daughter of Rev. W. E. Thayer, of the First. Baptist church, of Laurens: On t he 17th of April, 1008, as the sun had rolled behind the great western hills and the stars as lovely diamonds lighting up the whole canopy of heaven the sweet little spirit of Sarah Thayer slipped noiselessly away from under the tears and kisses of father, mother and loved ones and rode on the first bright ray that leaped from the home of her earthly parents and with a great convoy of angels was borne through the streets lo the lovely beyond. I could almost see in my finite vision the tears rolling down the cheeks of the angels as they stood around the threshold awaiting the entrance of her pure little spirit as they heard the dear mother and father pleading for their child in words char acteristic of parents' love, 'begging God to spare their only child. It is said (here are no tears in heaven, but Jesus wept on one occasion, and I believe that as His infinite love swept from heaven (o (he bedside of little Sarah, as He heard the cry of the mother and loved ones, He must have wept again. But Cod knew best. He had a mission for her to fill. So, early in the twilight, as the beautiful bud was sparkling with ?low He plucked it and pinned it on His bosom with a bright, beautiful star. And as she is leaving this world she is saying to loved 'ones; " Then nestle your hand in your father's, And sing, if you can, as you go: Your song may cheer some one behind you whose courage is sinking low; And, well, if your lips do quiver, God will love you better so." MRS. E. C. WATSON. Laurens, S. C. Mr. Reed Miller. Among the many artists engaged to sing at the Spartanburg festival was Mr. Reed Miller, of Anderson county. Mr. Miller is well known here, having made (his his home for a time and hav ing at one time sung in the choir of the First Baptist church here. The following words of praise by one of the music critics will be read with in torest by many of the Lauren,: people who know Mr. Miller: "Reed Miller, tenor, native of Ander son, v/as greeted with a burst, of ap iplause. It was his first ap|u?arance in Spartanburg and his beautiful tenor voice simply charmed the vast audience of people. The enthusiastic encores he received was the best evidence of the impression he made on the music lovers." LOCAL AMD PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. Jas. V. Copeland spent Sunday in Greenville. Mr. A. A. Garlington, of Shiloh, was in the city Monday. Mr. J. C. Anderson, of Gray Court, was in the city Saturday. Mr. J. P, Cash, of Newberry, was a visitor in Laurons Saturday. Mr. J. Ross Dor roh was among the visitors in Laurens Monday. Mrs. 11. R. Ilix is spending awhile with relatives in Greenville. , Mrs. M. L. Copeland was in Spartan burg last week at the festival. Miss Jane Purdy, of Sumter, is visit ing Miss Mamie Kate lludgens. Mr. F. K. Spratt went to Spartan burg for Artists' night at the festival. Mrs. James II. Shelley, of Wilming ton, N. C, is visiting relatives in the city. The hour for Saturday's memorial exercises is 10.MO a. m. at the opera house. Mr. F. R. Martin, of Gray Court, was in the city Wednesday and called at this office. Major E. M. Blythe, of the Green ville bar, was in the city Friday on le gal business. Mr. M. 'P. Simpson, of Cross Mill, was here as a delegate to county con vention Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Gilder, of New York, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. E. P. Minter. Miss Lyn Smith went to Union Satur day to spend Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Smith. Mr. C. R. Wallace, who is at the head of the new bank at Gray Court, was in Laurons Wednesday. The tent meetings of the Christian Crusaders commenced Friday night. A large audience was present. Mr. E. II. Schirmer, of Charleston, was in Laurens Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Schirmer is weil known and has many friends here. Judge (ico. W. Gage went to Green ville Saturday and spent Sunday there, returning for the second week of court Monday morning. Mr. Jas. C. Shopard, formerly of the Gastonia News, is in the city visiting his sister, Mis. .1. N. Richardson, and his aunt, Mrs. II. Terry. Col. W. W. Hall, of Charleston, ar rived in Laurens fromSparlanburg Fri day at noon and spent until Saturday with his mother, Mrs. B. W. Ball. Editors Joel S. Bailey and Ceo. W. Gardner, Jr., of the Greenwood papers, the Index and Journal, respectively, were in the city Saturday, returning from the music festival. Col. W. W. hall returned Saturday to Charleston accompanied by his daughter, Miss Katherine, and her friend, Miss Carla Sloan, who have been spending a few weeks here. Laurens is entitled to two delegate's to the Federation of Women's Chilis, commencing today in Greenville, Mrs. T. D. Darlington and Mrs. C. C. Foath erstone. However, only Mrs. Feather stone was able to attend. See our line of Lawn Swings, Ham mocks, Settees, Lawn and Porch Chairs and Kockers in different designs and colors at money saving prices. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Central Academy Commencement. Central Academy, at Littleton, N.C., closes on May 12th with tho exercises as scheduled below. This academy has had a nourishing year and is among the best high schools in the country. THE ADVERTISER acknowledges receipt of an invitation to attend the exercises. The present scholastic year will close on the 12th of May with the following program: Saturday evening. May 9th, a recep tion will be given by the students at the Academy building. On Sunday morning, May 10th, the annual sermon will be preached in the auditorium of the M. E. church by Rev. R. C. Craven, of Henderson, N. C. On Monday morning. May 11th, Dr. W. I. Cranford, professor of philosophy at Trinity College., will deliver tly an nual address in the college auditorium. Monday evening at 8 o'clock there will be a declamation contort in the town hall for a gold medal <--> be given to the most successful speaker, On Tuesday, May 12th, there will be held in the Open air on the Centra! Academy campus an all day farmers' institute. Dots from Rahun. Rabun, May 4. Last fourth Sunday this Community was the scene of a very severe and washing rain accompanied by wind and in some parts it is re ported that it hailed. The land is so packed by the rain and dry winds that have followed that many of the farmers are having to plant over. During the past week there were two frosts which killed much of the grow ing vegetation. It also destroyed the young cotton of all who had worked it out but did not injure that which had never been plowed or hoed. The gardens are very promising this time. The cabbage, beans, peas, etc., are growing fast and will soon be ready to prepare for tho table. Regular services were held at Rabun Saturday and Sunday, the services be ing conducted by Mr. Watson, the pas tor. Al| who were present Sunday heard a good and touching sermon from the text, ''God bo loved the world." From these words Mr. Watson showed the unbounded lovoof Cod; that though God hated sin yet He loved the sinner. Mr. Andrew Sweeney, who has been quite sick for awhile, is no better. EDEN SCHOOL CLOSES. Interesting Programme of Exerci6es?Very Pleasant Occasion. Eden school, taught by Miss Lillie Armstrong, closed last Friday, May 1st. Exercises were held at school house Friday afternoon, beginning at 2.30 o'clock. Mr. C. A. Babb, member of board of trustees, acted a?masterof ceremonies. First, song by the school. Next, an addross by R. W. Nash, county superintendent of education. Refreshments, consisting of cake and ice cream, were then served to the en tire crowd and balance of the afternoon was spent in a social way Nearly all patrons and friends were present and the occasion was a delight ful one. Hell at Chicamauga. A number of Confederate prisoners, during the Civil War, were detained at | one of the Western military posts un der conditions much less unpleasant than those to be found in the ordinary mili tary prison. Most of them appreciated their comparatively good fortune. One j young fellow, though, could not be reconciled to association with Yankees | under any circumstances, and took ad vantage of every opi>ortunity to ex press his feelings. He was continually rubbing it in about the battle of Chick amauga, which had just been fought with such disastrous results for thej Union forces. "Maybe we didn't eat you up at I Chiekamauga!" was the way he gen-| erally greeted a bluecoat. The Union men, when they could stand it no longer, reported the matter I to General Grant. Grant summoned | the prisoner. "See here," said Grant, "I under stand that you are continually insulting the men here with references to the battle of Chiekamauga. They have borne with you long enough, and I'm going to give you your choice of twoj things. You wili either take the oath of allegiance to the United States or be sent to a Northern prison. Choose." The prisoner was silent for some time. "Well," he said at last, in a resigned tone, "I reckon, General, I'll take the oath." The oath was duly administered. Turning to Grant, the fellow then asked, v?ry penitently, if he might speak. "Yes," said Grant, indifferently. .'What is it?" "Why, I was justthinkin', General," he drawled, "they certainly did give us hell at Chiekamauga."- -Everybody's. A Better Job. A father, whose looks are not such as to warrant the breaking up of all exist ing statues of Apollo, tells this on him self: "My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes she said: 'Papa, did God make you?' " 'Certainly, my dear,' I told her. " 'And did He make me, too?' ?tak ing another look in the mirror. " 'Certainly, dear. What makes you ask?' " 'Oh, I don't know. Seems to me He's doin' better work lately.'" Everybody's. OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. FOR SALE Twenty-five bushels of pure Crosland Cotton Seed bought this year direct from Charles Crosland, the originator. A. W. Teague, Laurens. 1 UNKNOWN PEAS. I have a lot of the famous Unknown Peas left that I will sell close. Call and see me. M. II. Fowler, Laurens, S. C. 40-It BABY CARRIAGE TIRES I am now prepared to put new tires on baby carriages and go-carts. New lot tires just received. W. P. Iludgens, Lau rens, S. C. 40-It COW PEAS: In order to move them quick I have a lot of good sound (May and Unknown Peas going at $2.50 per bushel. It J. H. Sullivan. FOR SALE or exchange for Laurens city property, 82 acre farm one mile from Seneca depot, Oconeecounty suit ed for dairy, poultry, trucking or gen eral farming. W. F. Strickland, 40-H Seneca, S. C. FOR SALE- Pure King Cotton Seed. Apply at Hunter & Co. store or to E. A. Hamilton, R. F. D. 3, Laurens. It WANTED- The trado to know that we are handling fresh South Carolina raised cabbage. Shipments coming in every few days. We buy in round lots and can sell you at lower prices than competitors are quoting. Phone us your orders. Dixie Flour and Grain Co. 39-41 MAKE YOUR HAY and Sorghum at home I have a lot of Early Amber and Orange Cane Seed nicely cleaned, price right. It J. H. Sullivan. WANTED AT ONCE.-A purchaser for extra fine value in Rubber Tired Top Buggy, Stanhope style. Makes a swell appearance and just the thing to take those delightful summer afternoon drive:; in. Will sell at a sacrifice Buggy on exhjbition at IL Douglas Cray # Op.'f, They will name you the price. R. P. Swoeny, Waro Shoals, S. C. 39-3t FOR SALE Twenty-five bushels of pure Crosland Cotton Seed nought this year direct from Charles Crossland, the originator. A. W. Teague, Laurens. 1 Lawn and Porch Furniture Consisting of a beautiful line of Settees in different lengths and colors, Hammocks in different colors, Lawn Swings in different sizes for 2 and 1 pas sengers. Well made Rockers and Chairs in different designs and sizes for the lawn and porch. Reflections of a Bachelor. 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