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THE ADVERTISER. Subscription Price-It! Mont Iis, * I .00 Payable in Advance. . s. 10. BONEY,*Editor. published by advertiser puinting company laurens. s. c. katkh por advertising. -- ordinary advertisements, per square, one inser tion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion, HO cents. Liberal reduction made for large advertisements. Obituaries: All over 50 words, one cent a word. Notes of thanks: Five cents the line. Filtered at the postoflice at Laurens, s. 0. as second class mail matter. I.AURRNS, S. C, JUNK 24, 1908. Referring to the News and Courier's suggestion that a debate as to which city, Laurens, Greenwood or Newberry, had the best mayor would be interest ing, the Creonwood Journal says: "No debate is necessary, contempo rary. Greenwood's mayor sneaks for himself. He is the best ever!" Yes, he may be the best Greenwood ever bad, but even that does not prove him equal to the mayorof Laurens; and the fact that he "speaks for himself" is far from convincing. Come again, contemporary; you failed to make out your case. A Northern merchant has discharged one of his shop girls because she was too pretty. That assures us he was a married man and his wife was ugly as sin. Where was Moses when the light went out? Where would the instructed messenger boys be if their man fails to get the nomination? Now that all the problems of the day have been settled by the young college graduates we shall take a rest. "I travel all over the State and Lau rens is doing more right now in the line of progress and permanent improve ment than any other town or city in South Carolina," remarked a traveling man, well known and highly respected here, just a few days ago. Now, if ever, is the time for every citizen to join hands with his fellow citizen for the upbuilding of our city. The work has begun and we want to keep it up. To accomplish this a con-1 certcd effort is necessary "in union there h strength." All for a GREATER Laurens. The King's Daughters are engaged in a noble work just now; a hospital is a blessing to any city. Just last week a physician said to us: "I have a patient right now who must be taken to a hos pital and I wish there were one here. I should much prefer bringing my pa tients here than taking them out of the county." We see the need; the King's Daughters are endeavoring to meet that need. They deserve the sympathy and substantial support of all our peo pie. What the people in South Carolina are saying about Laurens is unquestion ably true. She is right in line with all that is progressive and up-to-date. Just a visit bereis convincing; the people go away talking. Voters of Laurens: An issue affect ing every man, woman and child within the bounds of our county, the progress, the moral and mental growth, and the future prosperity of her people, will be placed before you this fall. What are you going to do about it? Laurens has excellent hotel facilities. A traveling man made this remark a few days ago: "Your city is equal in that line to the best of its size in the State and far better than many larger places." This is a good advertisement for a city ; drummers talk and they love to praise good hotels. If our recollection errs not, Senator Tillman showed a decided preference in the gubernatorial campaign of 100(5 for a gentleman of the Pee Dec section of the State. That iK)litics is unclean and unfit for participation by "gentlemen" seems to be quite a universal conclusion. Note the Charlotte Observer on this: "We have about concluded that poli tics as ordinarily conducted in some States is an occupation entirely unfit for a gentleman. The only remedy, as we have always contended, is for "gentlemen" to get bu?y and doa little work of purification. There is a rich old bachelor out West whose name is I^emon. Needless to add that he comes in for a full share of squeezing. Ex-Governor Heyward's withdrawal from the senatorial contest is a matter of sincere regret to his many friends over the Slate. They wish for him n ?l>eedy recovery of his wonted good health. Dispensary Auditor West says that the prohibition sentiment is on the wane in this State. Such a declaration is to be expected from Mr. West in view of the class of people he has dealt with, officially, during the two years past. And besides, there would he no Dis pensary Auditor West if South Caro Una should vote prohibition. FOR OUR LAW-MAKERS. It is a source of gratification to us that interest in the coming political campaign is growing each day; this with special reference to the race for the Legislature. From various parts of the county come reports that indi cate an unusual concern in this impor tant matter. Just here we would em phasize the fact that in electing our law-makers it is not for Laurons county alone, but for the entire State of South Carolina. Let us urge that in this approaching election we choose wisely and judicious ly, mindful of tho importance of the ollice and the necessity for strong, pure men. The platform of the various can didates is well to consider, but not all. Platforms without men will do us but little service. Issues are of importance but not so much so as men. Fleeting an issue without a man to support it is poor judgment. The need in South Carolina today is the election of MEN; we have bad enough of the other .>ort; men who can comprehend the significance of move ments; who can see ahead of the pres ent day; who can legislate for a whole State and her people, and who are above suspicion in all their public acts. In a neighboring county is reported the candidacy of a man who car.;, write his name. This alone does m t condemn him, for he may be a man <.?: good, hard horste sense, yet it is a p commentary at the very beginn:: . Intellect and integrity are what we need in the General Assembly of South Carolina. What will Laurens county do about contributing her share*? If there be one thing in which I rens stands in greater need than any other one thing it is a new passenger station. Some days ago while or. I ? >ard an incoming train we heard this re mark: "My! what a gloomy, ugly little station." This is the general impres sion upon travelers and new-comers: we at home have been accustomed to it and are unimpressed. Our present sta tion is not a good advertisement for the city; it gives the wrong impression; it is not apace with the standard of other things. Now, the railroads arc building new and commodious stations all over the country. Why not in Laurens? We arc satisfied that with a strong petition, especially from the Chamber of Com merce, that the railroads will regard the matter favorably. They are al ways willing to regard the people's wishes. How about it, citizens? And might not this matter be discussed at the meeting of the Chamber of Com merce this week? The candidacy of the Hon. R. Good wyn Rhett for senatorial honors has been well received over the State. Mr. Rhett is recognized as one of the best business men in South Carolina and a man of high culture, intellectual ability and moral integrity. He will make a good race. _ The removal of the dispensary in Laurens would greatly curtail whiskey drinking in Newberry, Greenwood, Greenville and Spartanburg counties as well as here in our o.vn county. We people of Laurens are furnishing the means for intemperance not merely to our own people but to our neighbors also. _ WHOLESALE ARRESTS IN OOLDVILLE. Under tho above caption the Clinton Chronicle of last week prints the fol lowing piece of news: "On a recent visit to Goldville Mr. S. W. Low, of Laurens, Unding something wrong in that burg, went to work im mediately, got up his evidence and swore out tho warrants for nine trans gressors of ourState and county laws. On last Friday he, with the assistance of Mr. C. L. Owens and Mr. R. R. Milam, went down again and brought them back and lodged them in prison. Four of those are indicted for selling liquor, four for taking part in a general 'not' and shooting scrape which oc curred last weok, and one for assault and battery. Goldville will be well rep resented in the next term of count." This is reproduced here and attention is directed thereto for the sole purpose? of showing that all our laws, even tho statutes regulat ing the sale of whiskey, are sometimes violated. Several news papers of the State, and especially the Abbeville Medium, are very fond of citing instances of the violation of law in the prohibition counties and using ii as an argument against prohibition, j The fallacy and unsoundncss of such a contention is demonstrated by the above reported facts. All laws are sometimes violated, else I there would be no necessity for law. Heeause a law is occasionally broken is no proof that it is not a good law. This applies univorsally; the la?vs against theft, murder are good; they are sometimes broken. The dispensary law is violated; that alone does not prove it a bad law. People break the prohibi tion law; that does not mean that it is not a good law. The argument is unsound and cannot stand the lest. A dream: wo see a fine court house located on a corner lot near the public square of Laurens; In the center of the square a magnificent monument to our noble Confederate dead stands an ever lasting memorial to their valor and to our faithfulness to the legacy left by them. The Clinton Gazette appears now in a new form; much neater mechanically and with a greater amount of news. We congratulate Editor Dendy. "Newberry has the best preachers and tin; best churches of any town in the State," say our highly esteemed contemporary, the Observer. Exactly what we expected a clear surrender in that argument about mayors. The dearth of candidates for the Leg islature is now a matter of comment and much concern all over the Slate. In casting about for a reason explain ing the condition the Greenwood Index | says: "The reason is not hard to find. It requires the sacrifice of so much time to make a campaign and to serve for! even t wo sessions that few men feel j that they can afford to undertake it." The sacrifice of the necessary time is indeed a deterrent force; but the loss in actual money is as much a reason. A business man whose time is worth money can ill afford to spend forty days , away from his business on the salary i now paid our law-makers. The remedy as we see it is to increase the per diem ' to a sufficiently large figure to induce the candidacy of men whose services; are worth something* J Born in Iowa. Our family were all born and raised in Iowa, ana have used Chamberlain's' Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy I ? made at Des Meines) for years. We j know how good it is from long expe-1 rience in the use of it. In fact, when ! in El Paso. Texas, the writer's life was saved, by the prompt use of this remedy. We are" now engaged in the mercantile business a*. Narcoossee, Fla., and have introduced the remedy here. It has proven very successfuLand is constantly gr< wing in favor, Ennis Bros. Tins remedy is for sale by Laurens Drug Co. Prohibition In Union. "Only one homicide in this county this year ?the one at Buffalo. Some jurymen have been doing their duty," were words used by Solicitor Sease in a speech before a jury in this week's court. Let it also be remembered that we have had no dispensary in Union county and this has contributed to the smallness of the numbe of homicides. Whiskey is at the bottom of three fourths of the homicides. The destruc tion of the whisky traffic means the re duction of the number of homicides. And the jug trade is rapidly decreasing. We have noted this fact from day to day. The jugs are getting fewer in number. Prohibition does not abso lutely prohibit, but it helps greatly.? Union Times. If one feels dull and spiritless, in the spring or early summer, they call it ''Spring Fevor." But there is no fe ver usually. It is the after effect of our winter habits. The nerves are mostly at fault. Tired, worn-out nerves leave us languid, lifeless, aud without spirit or ambition. A few doses of Dr. Snoop's Restorative will absolutely and quickly change all of these depressing symptoms. The Restorative, 01 course, won i bring you back to full health in a day or two, but it will do enough in 48 hours to satisfy you that the remedy is reaching that "tired spot." Druggists OVOrywhero are advising its use as a splendid anil prompt general tonic. It gives more vim and more spirit to the spoonful than any other known nerve or constitutional tonic. It sharpens a failing appetite, aids digestion, frees sluggish livers and kidneys, and brings new life, strength and ambition. Test it a few days and be convinced. Pal metto I >rug Co. Watts Mill Wins dame. Saturday afternoon in a good game of ball Watts mill defeated the Laurons city team by a score of I to 2. Badly Sprained Ankle Cured. Three years ago our daughter sprained her ankle and had been suffering terri bly for two days and nights had not slept a minute. Mr. Stalling.1;, of Mut ler, Tonn., told us of Chamberlain's Pain {'.aim. We went ?o the store that night and got a bottle of it and bathed her ankle two or three times and she went, to sleep and had a good night 's rest. The next morning she was much better and in a short time could walk around and had no more trouble with her ankle. E. M. BftUMITT. Handelt, Tenn. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by Laurens Drug Co. Cough Caution Never, positively novorpolson vonrlungs. If yon rough?rvt'u from h simple cold only?you should ?lWOyS heul, gOOtNO, hi 11 i 11 ??Hi'' Imtabd bron chial ttlbofl. Pou't blindly suppress It with a stupefy Ing poison. It'sstrnngo now sorno things finally como about. Fort wont? years Dr. Snoop b.i i ? :? '..!.!?> warned people not to take cough mixtures) or prescription! containing Opium, Chloroform, or similar poisons. And now?a liuio lato though?Congress says "rut it on the label. If poisons are In your Couch .Mixture." Condi Very good!! Iloreaftorforthtsyoryroasonmothors, and others, should Insist on having i>r. slump's Cough Curi'. Mo poison marks on Or. Slump's labels?and none in the ini'<IIi iito. clso It must by law nfl on tin- i.ii ? i And it's not only safe, but it In ...I to be by those that know it best, a truly r? markable cough remedy. Tuko no < -11 it ? it .? tuen, r'artli ularly with your children. Insist on having >r. Snoop's Cough Curo. timpani carefully the pf? Shoop package with others and note the difference. No poison marks thernl You can always bo on the safe sldo by demanding Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure PALMETTO DRUG CO. Mir. King's New Lite Pills The best in tho world. The Humorist. Mrs. Henpeck?I suppose if I were to die tomorrow you'd marry some other woman immediately. Mr. Henpeck ? Not right away. IM take a little first. ? Hrooklyn Eagle. "Three of my girls are in love." "What are you going to do about it?" "Order a longer dining room table, I guess. " ? Louisville Courier.) our aal. Towne There's one thing about my wife. She makes up her mind if she can't afford a thing that she doesn't need it. Browne -Something life my wife, only she buys it first and makes up her mind afterward. Philadelphia Press. Knicker?It is feared that in future years our rainfall may diminish. Bockor?All they will have to do is to have more picnics. -Now York Sun. Singleton How long have you been married, old man ? Wedderly ? Nearly a year. Singleton ?Still billing and cooing, 1 suppose? Wedderly--Yes; that is, my wife cooes and I pay the bills. ?Chicago News. "I fear I am going to lose my com-' plexion." "You were born lucky!" Houston Post. Final Settlement. Take notice that on the 30th day of June, 1908, 1 will render a final account of my acts and doings as administratrix of the estate of J. Harvy Gray, de ceased, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens county at 11 o'clock a. m. and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as administratrix. All persons indebted to said estate are notified and required to make pay ment on that date; and all persons hav ing claims against said estate will pre sent them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. ISABELLA GRAY, Administaatrix. May 27, 100S. 1:5-1 m 17S5 . - ~=:l<ms College OP Charleston. Charleston, S. C. 124th Year begins Sept. 25. Entrance examinations will be held at the county court house on Friday, July:!, at 9 a. m. All candidates for admission can compete in September for vacant Boyco Scholarships, which pay $100 a year. One free tuition scholarship to each county of South Carolina. Board and burnished room in dormitory. Tuition $40. For catalogue, address HARRISON RANDOLPH, President. State ok Ohio, City ok Toi.eim), / ?? Lucas County. ? b ' Frank J. Cheney makes oath that ho is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney &. Co., doing business i:> the City of Toledo, County and Statcaforc said, and that said linn will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's (iatarrh Cure. PRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this (Ith day of Decem ber, A. I). 1886. (?bai ) A- W- OLBASON, v Notary Puih.ic. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY & ('(>.. Toledo, o. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take flail's Family Pills lor constipa tion. J. L. M. IRBY DIVI L _EN U 1 N 10 K It Office over I.aureus Drug Co. We know how to manipulate quality. That is why the Buggies we sell are so much better than every Other make, In every shaft an<l wheel and body there is the proper quota of quality. Ask some of our patrons how well our Buggies wear. They will toll you. For Buggies with quality sec ts. Barksdale & Franks Laurens, S. C. Real Estate Offerings One 50dior.se power engine with boiler complete, only used two seasons. Price $250. This is a rare bargain. GO acres of half mile from Dial's church with dwelling and outbuildings, with K? acres in cultivation, 10 acres of line bottom land. Price $1,800. 17 ' acrea of land in Dial's Township, known as I he Wham place, bounded by lands of W. M. Deck, Wm. Wham and ?. A. Nash, with good dwelling, tenant houses and three horse farm in cultiva tion. See this property for there is a bargain for you. Price $4,000. is acres of land, bounded by lands of Miller Curry, David Barton and others, with a beautiful eight room cottage, line well of water and good outbuild ings. In one mile of Green Pond church. Price $47.50 per acre. 53 acres of land in one mile of Green Pond church, bounded by lands of E. C. Stone, Robert Woods and others, with a six room cottage, tenant house, line wircd-in pastures. $35 per acre. 45.62 acres, bounded by lands of D. Woods, Clarence Curry and others, with a four room cottage and good out buildings, half mile from Green Pond church. Price $27 per acre. I acres of land near Green Pond church, bounded by lands of Miller Curry, Rufua Babb, Abner B?bb, with a six room dwelling, "food barn and nice outbuildings. Price $45 per acre. 500 acres of land within six miles of I.aureus, live miles of Clinton, with dwelling and four tenant houses, 250 acres in cultivation, balance in wood land. Terms made easy at $20 per acre. 22) acres of land near Sbilob church, bounded by lands of John Wolff and Drato Manaffey, with dwelling and oile r improvements. Price $11.50 per acre. 16.1 acrea of land near Green Pond church, bounded by lands of Robt. Bry son and Jasper DuPre, with dwelling and outbuildings. A bargain at $32 per acre. 76 acres land, 2 miles east Gray rt, bounded by L. Z. Wilson, S. M. Ball, W. R. Cheek, 5 room dwelling, ftood barn and outbuilding. Price $2,800. I i?0 acres land, bounded by Henry Mills and J. O. C. Fleming and others, seven room dwelling, 1 tenant house, barn and good outbuilding. Price $ :.:'.50. 1.37 acres land, bounded by lands of M . Hunter Bolt, G. P. Wolffe and Mrs. A. A. Garlington, seven room dwelling, two tenant houses, barn and cut-buildings two good drilled wells. Price $40.00 per acre. ! 15 acres in Fairview township Green ville county, near Cedar Falls, bounded by John Terry, Clyde Willis, John Ped ? ill d others, three dwellings close to church and line school. Price $18.00 pel* acre. StO acres in Laurens township, bound ed by lands of W. A. Mills, W. A. Simpson Ludy Mills and others, nice (I .'citings, well supplied with tenant U30S. This farm will be divided into 50 acre lots if so desired, ranging in price from $:T, to $50 per acre or will sell the whole for $32,000.00 4 acres land and nine room dwelliUfr, servant's house, in town of Gray Court, Price $2600. 84 acres near Friendship church, good dwelling and outbuildings. Hounded by lands of W. R. Cheek, 1). Woods and others. Price $2,600.00. One lot with four room house on Gar lington st., nicely located. Prico $1,650, 56 acres at Cray Court, 4-room house and out building, hounded by lands of E. T. Shell and M. H. Burdine. Prico $60 per acre. 240 acres land, 2 miles of Fountain Inn known as tho Tom Harrison place, good dwelling, 2 tenant houses., barn and out buildings. Price $8,600.00. Seven room house and two acre lot in town of Cray Court, modern build. Prico 2,600.00. 68 acres land 2\ miles Gray Court, bounded by lands of J. II. Godfrey, John Armstrong and others. Price$1,650.00. 488 acres land, bounded by J. II, Abercrombie,EnoreeRiver, J. P. Cray, O. C. Cox and others, known as the old Patterson home place. Price $7,500.00 112 acres land bounded by lands of W. P. Harris, Enoree river, J. II. Abercrombie and others. Price $2,000.0(1 200 acres land, Waterloo township, bounded by lands of estate of W. T. Smith, .1. R. Anderson and Sallldu l iv er. Price $2,500.00. One lot in city of 1.aureus, nicely located, six room cottage, containiu 5-8 acres. Price $2500.00. 268 acres in Waterloo township, nice dwelling, two tenant houses, good out building, bounded by lands of ,1. p. Anderson, D. C. Smith and other.-, known as the home place of the late Dr. J. R. Smith. Price $3,500.00. 200 acres land, bounded by lands of Mrs. Jesse Teague, Jno. Watts, Dr. Fuller, dwelling and tennent bouses, i horse farm in cultivation. Pricu $5.000.00. 200 acres in Chesnut Ridge section, bounded by lands of Mrs. Jessie .Martin, Jno. Watts, Dr. Fuller and others. Dwelling and tenant houses. Four horse farm in cultivation. Known as the Fannie Hudgcns place. Price per acre, $25.00. Part of lots No. 8 and ;> Convcrcu Heights, City of Spartanburg, S. C. Price $1000.00. 2 acres land in tho City of Laurens, on East Main Street, bounded by prop erty of Mrs. Catharine Holmes and oth ers. Price $1,300. 88 acres in Young's township, bound ed by lands of .lohn Burdcttc, T. Garrett, W. P. Harris and others, 60 acres in cultivation, good dwelling, two tenant houses. Price $1,850. I0:i acres near Mt. Olive Church, Waterloo township, known as part of the Washington place, two dwelling and necessary out-bui!dings. Price. $15.00 per acre. 42 acres bounded by lands of the Badgett farm, .1. O. C. Fleming, W. .1. Copcland, one dwelling and out-build ing. Price $2,200.01) 98 acres land near Watts Mills, bounded by S. O. Leak and M. A. Knight, I tenant house. Price $40 per acre. J. N. Leak Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds. Gray Court, S. C. Benefits. Thieves do not steal nor fire destroy a savings bank account. This safety of your account here elimi~ nates worry. Peace of mind and independence follow. Truly a dual com bination that is a tonic for long life that neither doc tors nor drugs can equal. We pay 5 per cent, on time certificates. Enterprise Bank Laurens, S. C. Littleton Female College One of the most successful and host equipped boarding schools in IhO South With hoi. water heat, electric lights; other modern improvements. 258 boarding pupils last year. '27th annual session will begin Kept. K'>. 1008. For catalogue address .1. M. RllODKS, President, Littleton, N. ('. CVntfll ArnHpmv A. high-grndo Preparatory School VL,,U cXl -TVVCtUClIl^ for |)()ys.an(| younK mon| wii|, in dustrial and agricultural equipment. Located on 7?M>-acro farm 000 milC'J from Littleton Colloge and under the management, of the same Hoard of Trustees. For new, illustrated catalogue address .1. P. Aikkn, Principal, Littleton, North Cnrolinn.