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I LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. 1 Miss Lucile Hix is visiting relatives in Clinton. Mr. Hugh Mahon, of Eden, was among the visitors in the city Friday. Mr. Hugh Divver, traveling repre sentative for The Greenville News, was in the city Friday. Miss Llllie Earle Sadler, of Rock Hill, arrived in Laurens Friday and is visit ing Mrs. W. H. Dial. Mr. Edgar W. Boyd, of Greenville, has been appointed superintendent of the oil mill in Clinton. Miss Lucilo Calmes, a charming young lady of Greenville, spent Mon day and Tuesday with her cousin, Miss Dorcas Calmes. Miss Net Spratt, of Chester, after a few days' visit to her old schoolmate, Miss Mae Dell Barr, returned to her home Monday. Dr. G. C. Albright attended the con vention of dentists in Columbia last week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Albright. The Hon. R. Goodwyn Rhett, of Charleston, announces today in The Advertiser his entry to the Senatorial Contest. See his card. Mr. Frank Condor, of Greenville, was in Laurens last week filling the place of Operator Nelson at the depot while the latter was in Asheville. Mr. .1. A. Willingham, who has been engaged in painting here for the past several months, finding Laurens such an inviting field for his trade, lias moved his family to the city from Anderson. Messrs. A. B. Langston and G. W. Cunningham, of Madden, were in the city Saturday. Mr. Langston has just received his Th. M. degree at the Lou isville seminary and Mr. Cunningham his Ph. D. at Cornell. Both are grad uates at Furman university also. Statement Of the Condition of The Bank of Cross Hill, located at Cross Mill, S. C, at the close of business June 4th, 1908. resources. Loans and discounts, - - $89,974.78 Overdrafts, - - 894.48 Hanking house, - 1,250.21 Furniture and fixtures. - 2,040.87 Due from banks and bank ers, . 4,718.47 Currency, - G75.00 Gold, ----- 20.00 Silver, nickels and pennies. 189.'{.5 Checks and cash items, - 20.00 Total, - $99,783.16 liabilities. Capital stock paid in, - $25,000.00 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and taxes paid, ... . 6,144.24 Due to banks and bankers, .'15.09 Individual deposits subject to check, - - - 22,980.72 Time certificates, - - 15,r>,- 1.69 Cashier's clucks, - - 32 f>2 Bills payable, - - - 30,000.00 Total, $99,788.16 Statk ok South carolina, i County ok Laurens. \ Before me came E. B. Rasor, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing Btatcmenl is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. Iii. B. RASOR, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of June, L908. j. E. L KAM AN, |l. s.] Notary Public for S. C. Correct?Attest : W. C. Rasok. ) A. M. hill, ? Directors. M. A. LEAMAN, S The medicine that sets the whole world thinking, The remedy on which all doctors agree, The prescription all your friends are taking is Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Palmetto Drug Co. Candidates' Announcements. For the Stale 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. II. WHARTON. Por the Legislature. in announcing myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives I deem it but fair to the voters of Lau rens county to state that I shall advo cate local option as one of the cardinal principles of Democracy, fair and just treatment of all capital invested in public enterprises, as well as all possi ble protection and safeguards as are necessary to the welfare and encour agement of the agricultural interests of State and county. On this platform 1 exipeel to make my campaign and leave the results to the good people of Lau rens county, abiding always the voice of the Democratic majority in the pri mary election. S. R. TODD. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the lower house of the General As sembly, subject to the rules of the Democratic party, pledging myself to abide by t he same. CLARENCE CUNINGH AM, "^'raigends," Cross Hill Township. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate lor Sheriff of Laurens county in the coming Democratic Primary election, and pledge myself to abide by the re suit of said Democratic primary. J. THOS. PEDEN. 1 hereby announce myself to the vo ters of Laurens county for re-election to the Sheriff's office for the ensuing term, subject to the rules of the Demo 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 results of said Pri mary election. JOHN D. OWINGS. At the solicitation of many friends I oiler 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. H. A! WHARTON. I hereby announce myself a candi date l or the office 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 office of Sheriff of Laurens county in the next Democratic primary and promise to abide the result of said primary election. J. P. CALDWELL. For Clerk oi 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 election. JOHN F. HOLT. 1 respectfully announce myself n can didate for the office 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 Ojfiicc of County Auditor, subject to the result of the Democratic Primary elec tion. WILLIAMT. DORROII. 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 Lauren.; county in the approaching Democratic primary eleetiooand pledge irv..elf 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 ami promise to abide the result of said election. W. LOWNDES FERGUSON. For Coroner. I respectfully announce myself for re-election to the office of Coroner for I.aureus county, subject to the rules of the Primary Election. W. 1). WATTS. I respectfully announce myself for the office of County Coroner and will abide the rules governing the Demo cratic primary. R. (). HAIRSTON. At the solicitation of friends 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Coroner for 1.aureus county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. 15. GOODMAN. For Superintendent of Education. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for re-election to the office of County Superintendent of Education for Laurons county, subject to the rules and regulations of the approach ing Democratic primary. R. W, NASH. Peeling a deep interest in the educa tional work of the county and having tfivon it much thought and study, 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education for Lau rens county in the approaching Demo cratic primary election, and I believe if elected I can fill the office acceptably and with benefit to the schools through out the county as 1 will not let my farming interests interfere with duties of said office. 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 elect ion. GEO. L. PITTS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education for Laurens county in lite coming Demo cratic primary, and pledge myself to abide the result of said election. J. ('. BURDETTE. For Treasurer. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Treasu rer of Laurens county in the approach ing Democratic primary, and 1 promise to abide the result of said election. .1. I). MOCK. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Treasurer <d* Laurens county in the Coming democratic pri mary election and pledge myself to abide the result of same. .1. WADE ANDERSON. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as County Commissioner for Laurens County, subject to Demo cratic primary, W. F. BAILEY. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Commissioner of Laurens county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. T. McD. ROPER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as County Commissioner for Laurons County, subject to rules of the Democratic primary. M. W. CRAY. For County Supervisor. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for re-election to the office of County Supervisor for Laurens county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary and if re elected will endeavor to faithfully dis charge the duties of the office. Respectfully, IL B. HUMBERT. The friends of.I. M. Summeroll here by announce him as a candidate for Supervisor of Laurens county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. For United Stales Senate. I beg to announce my candidacy for the United Slates Senate in the ap proaching Democratic primary and I respect fully solicit Iho support of the Democratic voters of this State R. G. IM I K IT. Mason's Fruit Jars in pints, quarts and half gallon sizes with porcelain lined lops and I be best quality of rubber at S. M. & K. 11. Wilkos & Co. BURNS' FAMOUS Cut=Price Department Store. FRIEND! Stop and Consider -Spend your money with a cash store and get the full benefit of Spot Cash Prices. Factories hard up for cash and some busted. They were forced to sell the goods. We bought at reduced prices and as you well know Red Iron Racket always sells same goods for less money. Come quick, goods don't stay here long. We List Belowafew Stems From Our ImmenseStock Here goes at Busted Prices Overalls at Busted Prices. .r>0c Men's Overalls. 35c (>5c Men's Overalls. 45c $1.00 Men's Overalls. 7Gc 85c Boys' Overalls. 2.r)C We bought lf)(M) men and boys' Shirts from factory hard up for cash. Here they go at cut. prices: 50c Men's Shirts. 30c 65c Men's Shirts. 45c One dollar Men's Shirts. 75c 45c Boys' Shirts. 26c 15c plug good Tobacco. 10c Job lot of Men's Ladies' and Chil dren's Straw Hats in our base ment at down-stair prices. Your choice each. 6c 9,000 Pairs Hose For Men, Women and Children. 10c Men's Sox . 5c Men's Sox. 20c Men's Sox. 7c Ladies' Hose. 10c Ladies' Hose. 15c Lathes' Hose. 10c Children's Hose. 25c Hose. And many odd lots going at prices. _ 74c 4c 13c 5c 7c 10c 7c 18c cut Big line of Ribbon at lc up to per yard... Ribbons. prices from Undershirts and Drawers. 3,000 Men's Undershirts and Drawers going fast. 25o garments. 19c 50c stretchy seam Drawers. 39c 35c drill Drawers. 23c Special lot Men's Shirts . . . 1000 Ties. 35c Men's silk four-in-hand Ties. 25c Men's Ties. 24c 23c 15c 2 nice Handkerchief for. 5c Boys' Knee Pants Suits. Big values and a big line of Hoys' Knee Pants Suits going at cut prices. Bring Buster in and tit him up. Men's Blue Serge Coats. Fine lot of Men's Blue Serge Coals. Lots of comfort in those coats just now. Come in and try on one?we will trade. Men's Pants. Made by Cleveland Woolen Mills Sold everywhere at $1.50 pair. For this sale our price. $1.19 1 Do/.. Fruit Jars. 72c Heavy Blue Demin Overalls. A regular 50c value; full sizes. Per pair. Men's Dress Shirts Which usually sell at 10c to 50c, while t hey last. each. 39c 24c Window Shades Best quality. Have been selling at 30c. Now reduced to. Just received big lot of Men's $3.50 Tan Shoes and Slippers, doing to sell them while they last. 23c $2.98 |o lb. Baby Ruth Tobacco worth. $3.35. Our price per box. 5c cake Fairy Soap. lc 5c cake Putno Skin Soap. 4c 25c 7 cakes Octagon Soap. 12 cakes Polo Soap. 25c One nice set of Goblets. 39c $5.00 Men's Line Paul-.. 3.48 One pair Men's Moleskin Pants.. 48c Clothing Specials this week, come and get your suit. $7.39, S0.S7 and $12.30 25c Men's Underwear. 19c 35c Men's Drill Drawers. 23c $5.00 Men's Sorgo Coats. $4.23 Six Spools Cotton t Host Six Cord) for. 25e Light Halls of Thread. 5c $3.50 Bight Day Clock. $1.98 in lbs. good Coffee, parched or green, for. $1.00 Trunks and hairs going at special prices, come and see. BuggV Whip/. Big Deal, 9c, 13c and 18c. Whip up Balcm. Millinery, new arrivals, Roses in full bloom, come and see seeing is believ ing. Prices away dow n. Jewelry and Watches, special values at less money ju ices. Dress Goods, India Linen, Lawns, Laces, Embroidery. Bargains Galore. Nickel Alarm Clocks This Clod, is usually sold at 75c. Our special price. 50c Boys' Wool Knee Pants Made by one of the largest mak ers to sell at 50c. Special. 25c Fast Color Cham bray Ginghams. Worth 74c. Special per yard.... 05c Ladies' Tan Hose. All the rage; line gauge; regular price |5c per pair. While they last, per pair. 10c Ladies1 .Embroidered Shirtwaists. Csualb. sells for SI.00. Our spe cial price. 50c The Regular Stem Wind Dollar Watch 59c Mennen's Talcum Powder and Colgate's. Usually : old at 25 cents per box. Special at. Decorated Crepe Paper You always pay 15 cts. per piece. Now . . Men's Dress Shirts. Detached cults; all si/.- s. A 50c Shirt for. Ladies' Full Size Umbrellas. Latgo assortment fnrtev handles. A regular 75c valtl for. 13c Premium Washing Powd'r 5c package for. lc Large Size Hemmed Huck Towels. Never sold for loss than 25c per pair. Special per pair. 19c Table Oil Cloth. Good quality; \\ yards wide. Per yard. 12/c Red Hot Prices. 10e Ladies' taped neck gauze Vest, our price. 5c Ladies' \ si worth 1 fi cents, Reil hot. 11 it Men's Underwear, 25c kind lory busted we sell 'em 19? Ladies' Long Cloves, special big values, 48c and. 98c Patent Medicines. $1.00 bottles, cut price . 87c 50c botlies, cut price. 42c 25c bot t les, cut price. '.'b We have the best Standard Patent Medicines; call for what VOU want 1 pound Epsom Salts, worth lOc, going at. 03e 50c Clastic Seam Drawers, cut price. 3'.?c Good yard-wide Sea Island, worth lie, going now at . IJc $1.00 Alarm Clock, our price. . . 59c Just received one case of PollgOO Silk Dress Goods. Sells every where al 25c per yard, our price while it lasts, per yard . (5c 25 fresh Nutmegs. 5c Flower Pots, per gallon . Ski $2 Men's Pur Hals, special 1.4* Children's slippers, Tan and Pat ent Leather, going at 48c, 09c, 98c to. !.:'.'? $2..'>o Lathes' Tan and Latent Leather Slippers. Big value, going at. 2. l!i $1.00 Watch, going this week. . . . 59c 0 nice White Plate- for. I c ('? nice Tumblers for. I < 60c Agate Dish Pan for . $1.50 Men's Pants going now at. 1.19 50C Men's Shirts, red hot . 3Sl< 14 I Shirt Hut tons for . lc 25c Mexican Bamboo Hat . best work Hat. 1 :<? 1 Do/.. Jelly Tumblers. 25c Shirting Prints. Yo'i have been buying them at 7c per yard. They're cheap per yard. l/.c Men's Dress Shoes. Solid Leather inner-soles; calf skin, blucher front. Worth $2 pair, special. \ '?' '? 5,556 Yds. Fine Vai. Laces Worth regular 10c and 15c yard.. We bought t hem from '' fa< 1 i ry hard-up for1 cash." Whibj lots lasts, per van I. 5C Come quick ! Goods don't stay at Red Iron Racket long. Red Iron Racket FOUR CUT-PRICE STORKS Come early and fjfej first choice of all (he special Bargains, J. C. BURNS&CO., originators of selling more goods for aim- money, same goods for less money in Laurens, Greenwood and Sparta 1 Littleton College. Wo call attention to an advertisement i of Littleton College and Central Acad emy which will he found in this issue of <?ur paper. Littleton College has had during the past year a patronage of 2K5 pupils, of whom were hoarding pupils. Central Academy is a very successful school of great promise and is one of i lie kind so much needed in every State ? in the Union. We know of no educa tional work that is more desirable than this kind. Extra Fruit Jar Rubbers and tops at S. M. & K. H. Wilkes & Co. See our line green Porch Shades in II sizes, 6, 8 and 10 feet wide, with 8-foot drop,at prices that will be money saved for you if you will see our line before you "buy. S. M. & E. H, Wilkes & Co. CIcmsoM Agricultural College Examination. The examination for tho [[award of Scholarships! in Clomson Agricultural College will bo hold in UlC < 0 . ty Court House on Friday, July 3rd, ul 0 a. in. Applicants must fill out proper form ,to he secured from the Counts Superin tendeni of Education, before Ihoy n\ 11< he allowed to stand the examinations. For detailed information apply o> the Supt. of Education or to the President of < ?omson (!ollcgo. Applicants for admission to the Col lege, who are not seeking for the sehol Iarships, will also stand entrance es tin I (nations at tho court house July 3d. The Scholarships are worth tfiou and free tuition. The next session of tho college oportfl Sent. 9, 1008. For Catalogues and information apply to P. ||. MELI., |?n Hiflenl. , 16-3t CITATION The Stute of South Carolina, County of l.mircns, By 0? 0. Thompson, Bs? ij lire, Probate Judge. Whereas, T. P. Moore, made suit to mo to grant him letters of ad ministration,of the estate of and effects of I >. K Moon-. These are thoreforo to fit<? and nd moni I) all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said O, 13. Moore , deceased, that they be and nppoar bo fore nie in the Court of Probate, to be held at I,nitrons c. II.. s. c, on (ho I st h day of June, 1908, next, after pub lication hereof, at II O'clock in the forenoon lO show cause, if any they liaVC, why the said administ ration hould not bo granted. < liven umler my hand this, Isth day of May, Anno Domini 1908. O. <;. THOMPSON, l G 21 J. P. [,, c. Prof. hirntnn l lioittai ? n. 1 *>?<?1". .1. Fniman Thoina- ohj "i LitU 1 rens county, returned Inst weck lo Iiis I homo nftel'the closing exerei . 61 his ttchool ill North A?guslu. Iii referring to tlic o exercise., (ho Angin t? Ohrdiii? elo has the f6llowing compliment to our citizen: ; "After Ihn ex 0r< i 0! . Indi ? t und geh* 11leinen remained to do so, ami, ai (inic . since Ihoh, the princlpali l'rpf, 'l hf> fi ? 'son, hllH hoen warmly limp! il for I lid marked cfliciolicy of the sc'ltdm under hin charge. I'i'of, Thorns ? n m man of high ahilii y n<< an educator, Thishe demonstrated, lie ha devoted evorj en. rgy and every etl'orl to advance Ins school a i id he ha ; . UCCC< ded. " If you have not bought yet he n*C to see our line of K< frigi rotors, Kroozorfi and Watt r Coolers in diliel'cnl si/eS. s. M. & i;. il. Wilkcs a i o,