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VOLUME XXIII. LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10. 1908. NUMBER 45 FUBMAN BANQUET TO BE HELD LATER Another Date Will be De cided Upon Tomorrow CHANGE NECESSARY. The Expectation of Tliose in Charge is to Make the Meeting a Notable Evert for the Alumni. The local committee to arrange the Purman banquet here for June 10th, met Monday morning and decided that for several reasons the date would have to he changed and the banquet held at a later date, probably about t hirty days from the first named. However a meeting of all Furman men in the city of Laurens and those from elsewhere, who can attend, is called for Thursday afternoon at .r> o'clock in the office of Auditor C. A. Power. At this meeting the exact date will be determined and sub-committees will be appointed lo perfect the arrangements. The postponement, though regretted, was deemed a necessity owing to many conflicts, altogether unforeseen, but which would materially lessen the at tendance. And it is desired that this banquet shall be one of the largest and best ever held by Furman men. The exact date will be announced ncxtjjweek. Benefit Entertainment Thursday, On Thursday afternoon and evening, beginning at 3:30 and ending at 10:30 p. m., the Gleaners' Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will have ( barge of the moving picture shows at the Electric Theatre and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to its cause. Manager Roman has arranged to have some exceptionally pretty films and illustrated songs for this benefit performance; since the cause is worthy, the crowds should fill the house. Let everybody come ?the usual prices ob tain. Veterans Go to Birmingham. A number of Confederate veterans hd't hero Monday morning for the an nual re-union of veterans which meets in Birmingham from the 9th to nth. Among the party were: Captain T. A. Willis and wife, of Cray Court; Mr. J. K. Willis, also of Cray Court, Captain J, R. Culberson, of Owings, Mr. T. R. Riddle, Captain J. S. Cunningham, Sheriff T. J. Duckett and Col. T. B. Crews, of Laurens. These left at 7:10 for Clinton where they boarded the Seaboard special, which carried them din ct to Birmingham. Bank Furniture Arrived. The elegant fixtures and furniture for the new Enterprise bank have arrived ae.d are being placed. The work is well under way and already the interior of the building presents quite a business appearance. This furniture is of the finest quality, having been purchased from one of the most reputable houses of the West, viz.: The Natchegal Man ufacturing Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich. The marble work is of the finest grade of Alabama marble, so constructed as to make an elegant show. The building will be ready for occu pancy about July 1st and when com pleted will be among the handsomest, both in exterior and interior, of its kind in South Carolina. Death of Homer Bulcntine. Ml*. Homer Bulcntine, aged 23, died it the home of his parents, Mr. and Mis. I). F. Balontine, of Ware Shoals, Monday, June 1. He had been in fail ing health for more than a year but up to a week before his death he was able to be about, most of the time. Several years ago he went to Cuba with his father, and Mills Halentine, a brother. Owing to the condition of his health he returned home last year. On Tuesday he was laid to rest beneath the sacred sod in old Poplar Springs churchyard Where sloop scores of his forbears. Criminal Court Convenes Monday. The court of general sessions con Venes i" Laurena Monday, June the lath, with Judge Klugh presiding. The docket, promises to be heavy, though not unusually so. Two murder cases are brought forward from the last term: thoseof John Wright and Marshall Irby. Irby is still at largo. There are three new cases of murder, those charged being Teaguo Nelson, Albert Hoyd and Henry Heasley, all colored. Several other cases of inter est will in ail likelihood be tried. MAO ISTRATE HEARS INTERESTING CASE. Owners of Cold Point Quarries Seek to Have Lessees Contract Annulled by Court. A case of considerable local and of some general interest was beard last week before Magistrate John M. Hud gens. The cause of action was brought against J. A. Blackweldor et al. and the Cold Point Granite company by Dr. H. G. Coleman et al. <>n a writ of eject ment and the case was decided in favor of the defendants. The Cold Point Granite company is a corporation formed about live years ago for the purpose of operating a quarry at Cold Point, this county, the company being composed of Newberry men with Mr. M. A. Carlisle president and Mr. J. A. Blackwelder manager and treasurer. The quarries in question belong to Dr. Ii. G. Coleman. of this city, and his children. As part owner and as trustee Dr. Coleman, it appears, leased the quarries to the Cold Poinl Granite com pany in 1903 for a period of live years at a stipulated consideration with the option of an additional five year lease on a royalty basis. On the first of May, this year, the first lease expired and the lessees de sired to continue operations under the optional contract. To this the lessors objected for various reasons, finally se curing a warrant of ejectment against the defendant company which was is sued by Magistrate Hudgens. Richey & Richey represented the plaintiffs, Col. F. P. McGowan the. defendants. As stated Magistrate Hudgens decided the case in favor of the defendant com pany, but notice of appeal to the cir cuit court has been served by counsel for the plaintiffs. The Cold Point Granite company is perhaps one of the most successfully operated quarrying plants in the State. It has spent about $16,000 in equipment and employs a large force of skilled and unskilled workmo" being one of the established er . 'of the county in which all fe< i WOFFORb i , COMING. College Boys Will Give Entertainment Here Tuesday Night, June 16th. Mr. W. B. Garrett, manager of the Wofford Glee Club, was in the city Tuesday and closed an engagement with Manager Roman of the local theatre for Tuesday night, June 16th. The Wofford boys are on a tour of the State, mak ing Laurens, then Greenwood and thence to other points. Already they have given a number of performances and the Spartanburg papers pronounce the Glee Club the best ever sent out by the college anil the performance equal to many of the professional plays. The entertainment will consist of col lego songs, up-to-date music, vocal, violin and banjo solos and readings. It is of high order and will certainly please. The admission is 50 cents. Mr. Garrett, by the way, isa 1.aureus boy, his home being in the western sec tion of the county. 11?' assures us that his club will give an excellent perform ance and that the people of I.aureus will enjoy it. May Teach Music Mere. Mrs. DeVCreUX Turner, whose artist ic singing and fine contralto voice was heard at the M. B. church morning and evening Sunday services will probably come to Laurens to form vocal classes. Mrs. Turner is the contralto and musi cal directress of the First Presbyterian church in Greenville, S. ('., of which Mrs. Mario Gowor Conyors Is the so prano. Mrs. Conyers' splendid voice and charmingly Unassuming manner of ren dering high class music will long be re membered by those who wen- fortunate enough to hear her at the installation of the new organ in the M. K. church. She is one of the few professional sing ers who enunciates go clearly that every word is distinctly heard, a quality rare indeed. Laurens is indebted to Mr. John Wil liams for the Coming of both these singers and also for a real musical treat in bis rendition of organ solos ami beautiful accompaniments played for Mesdames Conyers and Turner. We hope to have him with us again. Miss Hudgens I.letted. At a mooting of the school trustees Tuesday morning Miss Margaret Hud gens was elected to the position of as sistant principal. Miss Hudgens taught one division of the 7th grade last ses sion and her election Tuesday was in the way of promotion. MR. ORRIE MOORE'S UNTIMELY DEATH. Blood Poison Causes Death of Promising Young Man of Laurens. When the noble spirit of Mr. Orrie E. Moore went out into eternity a bright and promising young life was brought to a close on this earth. This sad event occurred late last Tuesday night .June 2, at the home of his mother, on Sulli van street, this city. His death was from blood poisoning, caused from a bruise on one of his lingers which was sustained more than a fortnight before his death while he was attempting to close a heavy door at the station house. Little was thought of the injury for several days though it caused him considerable pain and in convenience. Finally he had to take his bed, lingering about ten days. He had careful nursing, the best medical attention and the care and devotion of mother, sister, brothers and friends throughout it all. Mr. Moore was 27 years old, the old est son of the late Mr. J. LaFayette Moore who resided near the city for a number of years. Last winter Mrs. Moore and family moved to town. The subject, of this notice was employed by the city council as manager of the city tire department horses. As in his for mer trusts he was faithful, prompt and dependable. Probably no one disliked Orrie Moore; he made himself friendly and companionable. On Wednesday at noon the burial took place at New Prospect church, near Madden, the service being con ducted by the Rev. A Iva H. Langston, a life-long friend and schoolmate of the deceased, and Mr. Chas. B. Hobo, of this city. The pall bearers were six members of the police department, Chief W. S. Hagwell, W. H. Jernigan, Henry Dodson, McDuffie Stone, Frank Walker and John T. Langston. BRILLIANT WEDDING AT CLINTON Miss Ina Vance Becomes the Bride of Mr. Guy Pitts. Clinton, June 0. The wedding of Miss Ina Vance and Mr. Guy Pitts last. Wednesday evening was ?mite as bril liant as was expected. The bride's beautiful appearance in shimmering white was well set off by the bright pink gowns worn by Mrs. Albright and Mrs. Copeland The dainty little flower girls. Misses Helen Bailey, Hea Cope land, Pitts and Nan Copeland were as pretty as possible. The bridesmaids wore white gowns with pink girdles and hair ornaments. They carried gorgeous bouquets of pink bridesmaid roses. The bride's bouquet was of bride roses and was lovely. No sweet er music has ever been heard in Clinton than that rendered at this wedding. Dr. Jacobs made the ceremony very impressive. Following the ceremony Dr. and Mrs. Copeland threw their house open to over a hundred guests who offered the happy pair their best wishes. An exquisite array of presents attested the popularity of Mr. and Mrs. G L. Pitts. They are making their home- with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cope land. Street Work Progressing. The work on the public square is I moving along in fine style. Contrary to the expectations on the part of many, j the work has seen no let-up since its beginning. Some who are inclined to doubt, at one time mad*' this re-, mark: "Oh, well, they will finish this about next June." Fven these are now convinced that the city and the Construction Company are not dilly dallying. Over 2,000 square yards of the brick have been laid, and a large block now covered with the concrete will be laid with brick by Saturday. Superintendent McNeil stated that the brick used here were right jam up to the standard. If the work continues as it has begun, keeps up tlie* pace, the public Square will look like another place in a very short while. Rcid-McKittrick. Mr. .J. Rhett Heid, who has bpen a citizeu of this city for several years, and Miss Vnnnio McKittrick, formerly of Newberry county, were united in marriage last Wednesday evening, .June 3d, at the Presbyterian manse, the cere mony being performed by the Hev. ( has. F. Hankin, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Laurens Bank Statements. On the sixth page of today's Adver tiser is to be found the statements of the condition of the four banks of this city whose combined capital stock is $300,000, loans and discounts $l>20,oT>3.rt2, deposits $1544,466.21. A perusal of each statement will prove of interest. MASONS OFF TO ASHEVILLE TODAY. Large Number of Laurens Nobles Attend Sirriners' Meeting at Ashcvillc. Laurens will be well represented at the Shriners' meeting in Ashevillc to morrow, a full car leaving here today at 2.30 p. in. The "Omar Special" leaves with the train to Spartanburg and is there transferred to the South ern, so the passengers will not be in convenienced with changing cars. It was largely through the efforts of Mr. W. H. Gilkerson, Jr., that this car was secured. The meeting at Asheville is a joint assembly of the Oasis, of North Caro lina, and the Omar, of South Carolina, temples of the mystic order, Shriners, The nobles of Lauren.; who are going are: Messrs. ('. M. Miller. .1. S. Machen, W. W. Dodson, John W. Fowler, Brooks Swygert, Thos. I. Swygert, T. C. Tur ner, Jr., A. W. Tongue, B. B. Blakc ley, R. F. Jones, VV. H.Sloan. II. Terry, T. C. Swit/.er, C. M. Bnbb, W. C. Win ters, .1. M. Fleming, F. .1. Nelson and W. II. Gilkerson, Jr. With these the following candidates go for initial ion: Col. T. 1). Darlington, .i. A. Simmons, O. B. Simmons, W. II. Washington, L. G. Balle, dr., and S. l\ Hab'... The party is completed by Lhc pres ence of the following ladies: Misses Annie and Julia Gilkerson, Dorcas Calmcs, Fannie Winters, Mary Todd, Ina Little, ( lira Swit/.er, and Mesdames Brooks Swygert. Fleming Jones, J. S. Machen, ('. M. Bnbb, iL Terry, B. B. Blakeley and T. I). Dar lington. NEW ENTERPRISE FOR LAURENS. Mr. C. H. Mayhcw, of Seneca, to Manu facture iiiing. Mr. C H. Mayhcw, of Seneca, has been in the city for several clay pre paratory to beginning here ihe manu facture of tiling for paving and house fitting purposes. lie bar; a similar! work going on at his home in Son Mr. Mayhcw manufacture, the In xa gon black tiling, of varied . iscei . which is used in flooring vestibules, for hearths and for paving purposes. It is understood that he has made contracts with a number of people here to place this tiling in their residences, and bis work will begin shortly. An Unusual Accident. A rather singular accident, which oc curred Friday, is reported from Ware Shoals. A wagon on which a !i2-foot, I 8,OHO pound flume for the lleedy Liver Power company was b< ii Iran i ortcd from tin Ware Shoal- railway station, was ovortui nod on the stoop road oh the Laurens side about fifty yard fr< m tlte canal and before anyone could realize what had happened Hi ? pen 1 trous , of machinery landed in the botb in of tin; l(?-foot cann). Thowab i\ however, was cut off sind in a few hours i lie lluine was hauled to shore and re-loaded, Pea Ridge Personals. Pea Ridge, June 0. Bain i Im I ly needed m this section, The Rev. J. L. McLin fill) d his regu lar appointment lasl Sunday al ltock> Spring. His subject was "Adoption." Mrs. Mark Edney and Mrs. w . A. Copeland spent Monday with Mr.-. M. E. Hell. Mr. Elliott Sanders, of Cross Anchor, was on the Ridge Monday. Misses Ella Bell and ' Eliza Malone wen; the guests of Miss M. 01? Rial ol.\ last Sunday. Several from till) Ridge attended the tent meetings tit Laurens Sunday night. Mr. and. Mrs. Sam Franks, of Foun tain Inn, are the guests < i Mr. IL 0. Hairs ton. Mrs. Nowell and two handsome of Georgia, are visiting Mrs. Newell': brother, Mr. IL 0. Hairston. Brown Elected Governor, Atlanta, June Practically com plete returns from yesterday's Demo cratic primary give Joseph M. Brown approximately fifteen thousand major ity over Governor Ilokc Smith. Atlanta, June ">. With the return practically completed from all counties I iri the State. Jos. M, Brown's plurality in yesterday's Democratic primary foj" the Democratic nomination for govern or is 14,500, Smith lost his own county, j Fulton, and most of the larger counties j in lite State. i Parades of all description lions were held in Atlanta in celebration of Mr, BrOWn'fl victory. Many of the parades carried sticks with loaves of bread on ' their tips, to typify Brown's campaign slogan, "Brown and brend lloko and !hardtack." GRADED SCHOOL CLOSES SESSION. Exercises at Clinton Attended by Large Crowds-Prof. E. H. Hall Elected Sn periniendeni for Next Session. (Minion, .Juno '.). Last week, owing to an oversight, the account of tho graded school commencement exorcises, which were most creditable and greatly 1 enjoyed by tho entire community, was not sent to Tho Advertiser. These ox ercises included a declaiiners' contest on Thursday evening and the gradua tion exercises on Friday evening. The declaiiners' contest was participated in by a number of the talented boys and girls of Clinton and so well did they ac quit themselves that there was not a one whom somebody did not expect to j got the medal. This medal was won by Miss Beatrice Bennett, who recited ad- ! mirnbly "A, Mother's Day." Several | delightful songs and instrumental pieces j of music added interest to the program, j < hi Friday evening the lion. <). H. j Martin delivered an oration to the, graduating class on the value of having | a purpose in life. As was expected this speech was full of apt illustrations and I anecdotes. It was greatly enjoyed by tho large audience. The members of the graduating class were Misses Mamie Parks Adair, ( lass historian; Sallio Helle Dillard, class prophet; Edith Austin, salulatorian, and Mi. Paul Austin, valedictorian. All the young ladies delivered pleasing essays and Mr. Austin rendered an original oration on Mark Anthony which was quite creditable. The delivery of the diplomas by Prof. Colbert was the consummation of ten years' bard work to the happy recipients and he congrat ulated them on perseverance and ability vvl ich had led to so happy an end. He urged thorn to continue elscwhoro tho study which they had really but fitted themselves for. The Rov. .1. P. Jacobs delivered? the prizes, making a. characteristic speech, graceful and witty. He deplored the fact that all of the prizes he had to de liver were won by girls. These prizes with their winners were as follows: Scholarship medal, won by Miss Beatrice Bennett; ( locution medal, won by Miss Beatrice Heimelt; fourth grade prize, won by Miss Clara Scott; fifth grade prize, won by Miss Blanche Piddle; ' third grade prize, won by Mis.; McCar ter; sixth grade prize, won by Miss; Norman; seventh grade Latin prize, won by Miss Virginia Owens. The school has bad a successful year , and the prospect for next year is quite I bright, rrof. Colbert offered his rosig-j nation, which was accepted. The board; elected Mr. R. II. Hall, Of Chester, te (ill the vacancy. Mr. Hall comes Very highly recommended and it is hoped that next year will bo a continua tion of the prosperous past. Of the ? ?'her teachers Misses Tallulaii Neville, Lydia Milan) and Sara Copeland were re elected. Misses Ina Vance and Fli/.a both Bean refused re-election and tho board will elect their successors Thu rs day night. This week Clinton is full of visitors, I'm- the college commencement which began Sunday morning. A full account of the week's exercises will be in next wccli's paper. Mr. Melon) 's Promotion. I \ recent issue of the Cherokee Scout i published at Murphy, N. C, in speak I big of the reorganization Of the.I. L, Smathcrs Co., wholesale grocer.-, of ;.Murphy says that Mr. A. T. Molony, Who is well known in Laurens, was el ded secretary and treasurer of the I (.pany, and adds: "Mr. Molony camo here four years I ago from South Carolina to accept the position as bead bookkeeper for this lirm. and few men enjoy the confidence that is reposed in him by his employer . Iiis promotion Is but a small tribute to , his faithfulness." Revival Meeting Closes. After a series of religious revival services lasting one week, the meeting was brought to a close at the First, Baptist church Sunday night. The in . aching by Rov. H. F. Neighbour, of Salisbury, was strong and effective, ; resulting in much good. Just how many accessions to the church were made cannot vet be determined. Prof. A. I. fill by, musical director, won for himsoif tho affection of the congrega tions by his marked ability and his singing added much to the services. The Rov. Mr. Neighbour and Prof. Ruby left Laurens Monday morning for Salisbury. VARIETY OF NEWS FROM CROSS HILL Daughters Honor (lie Mem ory ol* Da vis. V KT Eli ANS KNJOIl HAY Some Good Legislative Possibilities are Suggested --Local Observations and Personal Mention, Cross Hill, Juno S. The IL W. Hall (lhaptcr, I huighlcraof i ho < !onfederacy, gave a dinner to the old soldiers last Wednesday al thehomoof Mr. und Mrs. M. 'I'. Simpson, Aboul lldrty-live vet erans were present to enjoy the many good things prepared by the Daughters and all had a good time, I am told. This correspondent does not share in these dinners because lie was not old enough for service when that little racket was concluded in LSOfi. Mr. and Mrs. I. I?. Wilherspoon left last Wednesday for West mill ilor, where they expect to make their homo. Wo regret to lose such g.I people. Messrs. Hill Brothers have Hold to Mr. Kvans uf Greenwood nil interest in their ginnery. The plant will he. re modeled and put in Ural eins -, condition and several additional gins put in Rev. Mr. Kinanl will begin a tent meeting here nexl Wednesday. There seems lo he n de.nib of candi dates for the Legislature, I will men tion a few in Cross Hill township who would make g.I Legislators: M. T. Simpson, \V. I!. Kuller, G. M. Ilaiuia, S. II. Goggnns, It. A. Austin, I'. S. PilisoU, All the above are business men but not politicians, and I suppo: e would not think of offering lor lie- ..Dice nt this lime. I think we ought to bring out such men and lei politicians stand aside. Dr. Miller's friends think ho ought to reconsider and come mil for that position again, lie is bolter (uial 'ifled now to represent the people than ever. Miss Kale Manheim, ..I' Marion, is visiting her friend, Miss Hlnnchu I'instill. Rev. James Bradley, of Jackson, Ga., preached al the Pre byteriail church yesterday. His many friends here were ghid to have him with I hem again Rev. G. M. Ilollingsworlh will make his homo with the Presbyterians here. Ho came last Friday and hi family will come soon. Mrs. Walker, wife of Trial .la lice J. (}. Wall.er, died yesterday and will be buried today al I !al haba ra. She had been an invalid for a number of year.. Messrs.. W. Ii. Kuller, W. I!. I.cnman and Robert Wado left ihi.. morning-over Iho S. A. I., for iii.minghaih to attend the reunion, Daughters of Confcd racj liulcrhiiiicd. The J. I'.. Kershaw <'; n itbr, United Daughters of the t wfodernc.y, wero pleasant ly entertained In i Wednesday afternoon by Mr.. j. Warren Boll, The meeting, while a social gathering, was on this occasion prii i:| ' i-i honor of the memory of Jell' rson Davis, Prosid Appropriate memorial c ercl i , wore held, the feature of which' .'.a a paper by Mrs. J. S. Hennef the life and Work ?f Davis. Thi Lroiiti o \a in did in ihe manner and nature of its subject mattet', It I .v I a careful study of the life and etivironmehl of ibis wonderful man, and It accurate appreciation of Iho idiun in sohli inonl effected in I lie year Which have elapsed since (he hile whr. Thoi'O were several matter of bit iho ; di cussed at this mooting, ainoh them the finan cial reports on Ihn rnniiomi'iil fund, Which showed ovoi i : i, uiln I dollar.-: in the treasury lor i i . pose* It . summer contrary !?? ? ? ? - I ??<> of ad journing for three rnbiit h >. Mrs. Ho!i. after i he bil Hi essioii of the chapter, serv I her guests with i delicious rofrc/hinent: in the form of ice cream and calie and grape juice. Social Chili Orgaifi/ed. Monday aflerno hi a' six o'clock a humhor of young .-.omen of the city mot at the resid -iiee of Mr . D. A. Davis, on We-a Main stroei and,organ i/.ed ft SOCial Club to be known a; the "Mystic Club." Al thi: so ion the enrollment was not completed,alt hough a large membership was eeiired, 'i'he officers elected were: Mi -. Elizabeth Shell, prosidonl; Miss Edna SHgrcaves, I vice-president, and Mi Willie Mae Childress, secretary and treasurer*