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REV. C. A. B. JENNINGS. Short Biographical Sketch Printed in Union Progress. Rev. Clarke Alexander Buckner Jen nings was born in Laurens county Feb ruary 16, 18(58. When a young man his father and mother died. He received his early education at the schools of Clinton, later graduating at the Pres byterian College of South Carolina in that town. Having decided to enter the ministry, he took a theological course at the Theological Seminary at Columbia, later taking several years at Princeton Theological Seminary. It was immediately after his graduation on June 18, 1892, that he preached his trial sermon in Ulis city with a view to becoming pastor of the First Presbyte rian, church. He was called and in stalled as pastor on October 8, 181)2. In December of the same year he was married to Miss Elizabeth Landrum, daughter of the late Dr. J. B. O. Lan drum, and of this union three daughters were born, the eldest of which is Miriam, now about fifteen years old, [Catherine and Dorothy being younger. For ten years Mr. Jennings continued his pastoral relations with the First Presbyterian church here; in January, 11)02, resigning to take charge of a group of Presbyterian churches which include Reidville and several other [joints, being succeeded here by Rev. A. G. Wardlaw. In May, 1903, Mrs. Jennings, who had practically been an invalid for four or live years, passed away, since which time Mr. Jennings, with the aid of Mrs. Landrum, has bad the sole oversight and care of his young daughters. Fol lowing closelv upon this sorrow came another in the death of his youngest brother. Dr. J. Mac. Jennings, who had just completed a medical course. Dr. Jennings passed away in November, 1905. Still another sorrow was to be fall him when his only remaining brother, who had been bis boon companion, Rev. P. Comwell Jennings, who was pastor of the Wakelield Memorial church at Germantown, Pa., and an unusually gifted and promising young minister, died in February of last year, all of them being buried at Clinton, where their boyhood days had passed so pleas ant ly. Stomach Troubles. Many remarkable cures of stomach troubles have been effected by Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man who had spent over two thou sand dollars for medicine and treat ment was cured by a few boxes of these tab lets. Price 2") cents. Samples free at Laurens Drug Co.'s drugstore. MUST RE-ENROLL. All Who Want to Vote Abist Get New Registration Tickets. In order that the electors may prop erly understand the act passed by the the last, legislature in regard to the re enrollment of voters we publish it be low: "Sec. 1. Bo it enacted by the gen eral assembly of the State of South Carolina, that the supervisors of regis tration in each county of the State are required to re-enroll all the qualified (doctors in this State during the year 1DIIS. "Sec. 2. That at the same time the said supervisors shall register all per sons who may make application there for and who may be entitled thereto. "Sec. :>. That, for the purpose of ?uch enrollment and registration the said su pervisors shall keep the hooks of regis tration open at the several county seats everyday (Sunday excepted) between the hours of !> a. m. and (1 p. in. during the months of July and August, 1908; and in addition they shall attend during the month of September, IHOS, at least one day in each township, in their re spective counties, of which at least ten days notice shall be given by advertise ment in a newspaper published In the county; and In counties containing 60,? 000 inhabitants they shall attend in each city, town or industrial community con taining three hundred or more inhabi tants, at least one day, upon similar notice." Sore Nipples. Any mother who has had experience With this distressing ailment will he pleased to know that a cure may be ef fected by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it oil* with a soft cloth before al lowing the babe to nurse. Many trained nurses use this salve with best results. For sale !>v Laurens Drug Co. North Carolina Voted ?'Dry." Raleigh, N. C, May 2(5. North Car olina was carried for State prohibition today by a majority that is estimated at from 40,000 to 42,000 on reports and estimates received up to midnight. The prohibition ticket has carried 78 out of the 98 counties by majorities approximating 48,000, The anti-prohi bition ticket has 20 counties by majori ties approximating 1,600. This calcu lation is based on some estimates and the prohibition leaders say it is possible for the prohibition majority to reach 50,(100. A close estimate of the vote would glvo a prohibition majority of about $4.r?,(i(i<i. The election passed off very quietly, no disturbances of any moment being reported. Tho total vole cast in the State was about I7f>,<. LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. Miss Kstollo Aull, of Newberry, ar rived in the city Monday and is the guest of Mrs. Fleming .loin s. Miss Claudia Darlington, the pretty little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. I). Darlington, returned Friday from a' visit to relatives in Sumter. Miss Gussie Harper, who is teaching in the Westminster Graded School, is .spending the summer with her mother, Mrs. Nancy Harper, on South Harper street. Miss Lillic A. Peter on, daughter of Mr.J.W.Peterson, has graduated in the literary department of the Orangeburg Collegiate Institute, having received her diploma last week. Miss Rosalee Franks left Friday for Greenville, where she will attend the commencement exercises of I he colleges this week. Messrs. A. C. Todd, W. R. Richey, Sr., and T. C. Turner, Jr., of the local bar, appeared in their several cases he fore the Supreme Court in Columbia last week. Miss Mazie Little left Saturday for Columbia, where s! " will continue as stenographer for Mr. .lohn V. Garling ton, who recently moved his insurance office from here to thai city. ?RAND LODGE K. OP P. Officers for Another Year- Next Meeting in Charleston. The annual convention Knights of Pythias was held in the city of Aiken last week, adjourning Thursday to meet next year in Charleston. The ofllcers for another year arc: L. S. Mattison, of Columbia, grand chan cellor; Prof. A. C Rembcrt, of Wof ford College, grand vice chancellor; J. W. Doar, of Georgetown, grand pre late; C. D. Brown, of Abbeville, grand keeper of records and seal. Dr. Waller H. Nardin, Sr., one of Anderson's oldest and best beloved cit izens, died at his homo at the corner of south Fant and east Whitncr streets at 3 o'clock last Saturday morning. Then' was no one more closely identified with the progress of Anderson than was this man and the loss sustained by Un people, by his dca'Jl will never bo rem edied. Winthrop College Scholarship and En trance Examination. The examination for the award of va cant Scholarships in Winterop College and for the admission of now students will be held at the County Court House on FRIDAY, JULY 3 at !> a. m. Ap plicants must not lie less than Iifteen years of age. When scholarships are vacant after.Inly they will In1 award ed to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the exam ination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships an- worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 10, ions. For further infor mation and catalogue, address President 1). B. JOHNSON, 89-tf Kock Hill. S. C. I 7S;, {00.8 College OP Charleston. Charleston, s. C. mth Year Begins Sept. 25. Rntranco examinations will be held at the county court house on Friday, July 3, at fl a. hi. All candidates for admission can compete in September for vacant lloycc Scholarships, which pay $100 a year. One free tuition scholarship to oa< h county of South Carolina. Hoard and furnished room in dormitory. Tuition $40. For catalogue, address HARRISON RANDOLPH, Presided I. We Want You to See ? THE ? New Veil Pins und to know what values we have to offer in this line. These pins can be used on the new style bows called the Merry Widow Bows or they can be used for Veil Pins or Bell Pins or for any similar purpose, Fleming Bros. JEWELERS. ?i * * A >l ****** ****** J CANDIDATES' ANNOUNCEMENTS. J For the State Senate. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Office of the State Senate, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic Pri mary election. JNO. M. CANNON. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of State Senator, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. J. 11. WHARTON. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a Candida! * I for Sheriff of Laurens county in tl coining Democratic Primary election, and pledge myself to abide by the re sult of said Democratic prll mrv. J. ti10s. I 'I DEN. I hereby announce myself lie vo ters of Laurens county for u tion to the Sheriff's office for the en term, subject to the rules of the Den. 1 cratic primary. THOS. J. DUCKETT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Laurens county in the ap proaching Democratic primary, and promise to abide by resu. . of said Pri mary election. JOHN I). OWINGS. At the solicitation of many friends 1 offer myself a candidate for Sheriff of Laurens county and pledge myself to abide by the result of the Democratic primary and to give my entire time and natural detective ability to the office. B. a. WHARTON. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the oflice of Sheriff of Laurens county, subject to the result of the ap proaching Democratic primary election. ) .JOHN d. w. Watts. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the oflice of Sheriff of Laurens county in the next Democratic primary and promise to ab.Jc the result of said primary election. J. P. caldwell. For Clerk of Court. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court and pledge myself to abide the result of Democratic primary . lection. JOHN P. BOLT. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for the oflice of Clerk of Court for Laurens county, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. C. A. POWER. For Auditor. At the solicitation of friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for the oflice of County Auditor, subject to the result of the Democratic Primary elec tion. WILLIAM T. DORROH. I hereby announce my candidacy for County Auditor, subject to the result of the Democratic primary election. R. W. 'NICHOLS. I am a candidate for Auditor for Laurens county in the approaching Democratic primary election and pledge myself to abide by the result of said election. CHARLIE W. McCRAVY. I hereby respectfully announce my self a candidate for Auditor of Laurens County in the coming Democratic pri mary election and promise to abide the result of said election. W. I.OWN'DCS FERGUSON. For Coroner. 1 respectfully announce' myself for re-election to the office of Coroner for Laurens county, subject to the rules of the Primary Election. W. I). WAT TS. I respectfully announce myself for the office of County Coroner and will ! abide the rules governing the Demo cratic primary. R. 0. HAIRSTON. At the solicitation of friends I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Coroner for Laurens county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. B. GOODMAN. For Superintendent of Education. 1 hereby announce myself as a candi date for re-election to the oflice of County Superintendent of Education for Laurens county, subject to the rules and regulations of the approach ing Democratic primary. It. W, NASH. Feeling a deep interest in the educa tional work of the county and having given it much thought and study, I Hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education for Lau rens county in the approaching Demo cratic primary election, and 1 believe if I elected 1 can fill the oflice acceptably and with benefit to the schoolsthrough out the county as 1 will not let my fanning interests interfere with duties I of said oflice. THOMAS P. BYRD. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Superintendent of Education of Laurens county and promise to abide by the results of the approaching Dem ocratic election. GEO. L. PITTS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education for Laurens county in the coming Demo cratic primary, and pledge myself to abide tne result of said election. J. c. BURDETTE. For Treasurer. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the oflice of Treasu rer of Laurens county in the approach ing Democratic primary, and I promise t<> abide the result of said election. J. I). MOCK. For County Commissioner. i hereby announce myself a candidate for ro-election as County Commissioner for LaurCUS County, subject to Demo cratic primary. VV. F. bailey. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for t he oflice of County Commissioner of Laurens county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. T. Mod. roper. I hereby announce myself a candidate i for re-election as County Commissioner for Laurens County, subject to rules of t he 1 ?emoerat ic primary. M. W. CRAY. For County Supervisor. I In rehy announce myself as a candi date for re-election to the ollieo of County Supervisor for Laurens county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary and if re elected will endeavor to fait lift.'.iy dis charge the duties of the otliee. Respect fully, II. B. HUMBERT. Mason Fruit Jars In Pints, Quarts and Half Gallon Sizes. Made of best quality of glass with Porcelain lined tops and fruit / 'A 7 i: EH sA\ C I the best quality of Rubbers. On account of buy ing them in car load quantities we have them at prices as cheap as you can buy them anywhere. Be sure to let us quote you prices before you buy. 1 Goinsr Out of rs /i ? ? ."w ?5 <& ft' tf>- & y, p if r/ 9 V usmess \ Bailey Furniture Manufact sale /Vianufacturers Direct to Con 04 Main Street, Union, S. C. s Wholesale /Vianufacturers Direct to Consumer. * Hit by the Panic. riust Raise Money. Musi \ to Wind up Business. $18,000 Stock of 3 piece Bedroom Suits, Dressers, W'u Wood Beds, Side Boards, etc., Mus. (io. Sale Positively Opens Thursday, June 15 Days Only. 3 Piece Bedroom Suites Regular $26.00 Value, Solid American Quartered <'.ik, well made, elegantly finished. Price i'<>i the ; pieces only 1 $13.Q6 3 Piece Bedrooi Regular $40.50 3 piece Medrooih Suit going in this sale .it $22.24 Sideboards, s.:<>.<>i> Value <ml\ $0.08 Rccrular $26 60 $31.26 $6.50 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June I, 2 and be closed to arrange and remark stoch Free Trip to Union, S If utiablc loconic lo this '-k ul Mouey-Sav'iii^ S il?-, atid you uro in large Circular and particulars. All mail orders given prom;'! attention. I auteed as represented <>v Uloncy ill be refunded. Remember the Day and Date Thursday, June 4th, ? a. 15 Days Only. Bailey Furniture Mfg. i 94 Main Street, Union, S. C In the hands of the Furniture Sales Co., appraisers and fldjin Chicago III. A. (i. Joseph, Manager in Chicago. JWW/^AVVfV^pVVVVVVVr VVV* V \ n 1 X > it 7-, > X o-i *i u\ 0 V i V V