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LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1908. NUMBER 2 LANFORD SCHOOL CASE DISMISSED. The Supremo Court Refu sed tho Mandamus. tin: point at issue I ho Contention Arose Over the Amount of Certain Bonds Voted for School Purposes. The I,an ford school case hns been dis |>o cd of by the Supreme Court of South Carolina, the court refusing to grant the petition of Mr. John W. Lanford in which he prays that the other members of the school hoard ho required to sign the In,mis for the $3,500. After the election on the question of issuing the '"lids two of the trustees thought $2,01 II a sufficient amount, Mr. Lanford holding to the original amount, $3,500. Mis petition was to have the courts compel the other two members sign the $.'1,500, which the court refused to do, holding that the amount was left lo the di net inn of the hoard. Mr. Lanford was represented by Cannon and Black well and V. P. McGowan, while Simp Cooper and Babb represented the other members of the board. The Columbia correspondent to the tireenville News has the following on the matter: "The Supreme Court has dismissed |?i tit ion in tho Lanford school dis hond case, which came from Lau r< n count) and refuses the mandamus ,?0(1 for by one member of the hoard hool trustees. There were two opin rendcrcd in the case, the controll opinion by Chief Justice Pope and o other by Justice Gary, but both eon the conclusion and only Jus J< in dissents, holding that the ' mandamus should issue, as the act lo be compelled is purely min "An election was held in Lanford ehool district, No. 10, on the issuing h nds to erect a new school house,as provided by law. The bond issue re ceivi il a majority of the votes cast and rii tees differed as to the amount : the issue. J, W. Lanford, one of istces, held that the issue should he $."..500, but the other trustees,W. H. Li immond and W. G. Patterson, would ii ?I consent to this amount and held i $2,000 was suflicient, the amount not staled in the election but it is I. I > law to the discretion of the trustees, and a petition was presented to the Supreme Court by Trustee Lan t i I and certain taxpayers of Laurens I. for an order compelling the er trustees to sign tho $.'5,500 bond i .a . which they refused to do. The court holds that it is in the discretion of the board what amount of bonds shall be issued and refuses the peti t ion. Petition For Bond Issue. Mayor Babb and a committee of citi zen began yesterday morning getting up a petition for an election on the bond tie and at noon had .u "tired the sig natures of about a hundred freeholders. They propose the issue of a $24,000 bond lo complete the paving work al ready begun and the paving of about twelve miles of sidewalks. Much in terest is being manifested and from re ports it seems that the people are more than willing for the issue, White-Shell. Owings, S. ('., Aug. 7. On Thursday . veniug nl 7 o'clock at tho home of Dr. and Mrs. J. It. Culberlson, their daugh i i , Miss Lucilo Kathorine White, be* , line the brido of Mr. Clarence Bomar shell, of Gray Court, s. C. The ceremony was witnessed by the immediate families and a few friends, Uev. It. M. DuBose officiating. The parlor was beautifully decorated in polled plants and cut Mowers, the color ?chemo being carried out in green and white. Tho bride was beautifully gowned in , white princess and carried a bouquet of La I-'ranee roses and maiden hair fern?. Immediately following the ceremony i be guests were invited into the dining room which was beautifully decorated in pink and White, where a sumptuous dinner was served. Mr. Shell, who has boon a popular conductor on the c. & W. C. It. K., i? ? progressiVO farmer, while Miss White graduated from Limestone college in the class of 100(1, Is an accomplished music teacher of this place. The many friends of this popular young COliple wish them much happi ness through life. CAPT. ALEX A. KING GOES TO HIS REWARD Gallant Ex-Confederate Soldier and an Excellent Christian Gentleman Called Hence at an Advanced Age. ('apt. Alexander Adams King died last Thursday morning, August (Uh, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. A. Franks, near Narnie, a few miles west of Laurens. Captain and Mrs. Kitig have been residing with Mr. and Mrs. Franks for several months, having moved over from their old home near Mt. Gallagher where they had lived almost a half century. Though quite feeble, the immediate cause of his death was paralysis with which he was stricken Wednesday morning only 2-1 ' hours before the final summons. The ; burial service was held Friday morning from King's chapel church,located near his late home, the interment following! in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wile wli i was before marriage, Miss Mary ( lardy, an aunt of Judge John M. Clardy and Mr. J. A. Clardy, of this city, and Uiree children, Mrs. Fred A. Franks, of Narnie, Mrs. John W. Fowler, of Cold Point, and B. F. King, of Coronaca. Capt. King was a native of Abbeville county and was 80 years old last Octo ber. He volunteered for service in the Confederate army from that county, 1 going out with Company A, 3rd South Carolina battalion of infantry com- ; manded by Col. James, (who was killed at South Mountain, Maryland, Sept. 14, 18(52) Kershaw's Brigade, Longstreet's corps. Upon the death of Capt. Town- 1 send, Lieut. King succeeded to the com mand of Company A. At the battle of Gettysburg July 2, 1863,Capt. King was wounded in the arm which was ampu tated two days later, or 45 years ago 4th af July last. As to his capture and imprisonment, one of his comrades tells of this experience in the annexed letter. Captain King spent a most exemplary Christian life, living close to nature out on his farm, and no man in all that region was more highly esteemed by friends and neighbors. A COMRADE'S TRIBUTE. "To the Family and Immediate Friends of Alex King: "Allow me to mingle my tears and sympathy with yours in the death that sadly bereaves you all. He was my comrade and friend, a true soldier and a Christian gentleman. We shared alike the comforts and discomforts of orison life on Johnson Island, in Lake Erie. He quietly submit teil to the pris on restrictions which were sometimes very close, sometimes saying: 'The Lord tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.' We did not have much to eat and not much appetite for what we did have. "I assisted him in writing- his name the first time after he was wounded and I have that signature now. He was promoted on the army roll from lieu tenant to captain. Was wounded at Gettysburg and his arm ampuled in field hospital. Was captured and made prisoner by Gen. Stoneman's cavalry. "I am proud to have the privilege of saying a kind word in memory of Capt. A. A. King. .1. P. SLOAN. "Laurens. S. ('., Aug. 10, 1008." Dentil of a Child. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pass, of the Laurens cotton mills, was sad dened Tuesday, August Ith, by the death of their little girl. Mamie Iney, aged one year, seven months and twen ty-seven days. The remains of the lit tle child were interred Wednesday in the mill cemetery. NEW STONE QUARRY OPENED. Mr. W. S. Monteith Starts a Plant Near Cold Point. Cold Point, August 7. Mr. Walter S. Monteith, of Columbia, who has been genenal manager of the Cold Point Granite company here for sonic time, has withdrawn from the company and will open a stone quarry of his own. This will be located on the estate of the late Colonel ,1. D. M. Shaw, near this place. Mr. Monteith began work this week on his quarry and will only get out the very best stone, for which there is' always a ready sale. IIe has already sold some large con tracts tO Columbia dealers. Bryan Campaign Fund. Mr. John B. Brooks is meeting with success in his efforts to raise a fund for the Democratic campaign this year. Tuesday afternoon he had a total of $34.00 including the $2.00 turned over by The Advertiser. Mr. Brooks has not yet had time to see many of the citizens, but in the course of a week expects to call upon all the Democratic voters for contributions and they tire urged to contribute. DEATH OF MRS. W. S. LEE. Relict of Prominent Educator in Clinton Passes Away Wednesday. Clinton, August 6, Mrs. W. S. Loo. widow of the late Prof. W. S. Lee, one of the earliest educators of Clinton, and for several years president of the Pres byterian college located here, died at the advanced age of eighty, at the Me Cormick home at the Thornwell Or phanage, Wednesday morning. Mrs. Lee was born in Somers, Conn.; was married to Prof. Lee at Columbus, Ca., in 1859, and moved to Clinton in 1H79, when her husband took charge of the High School, which developed into the college. The first boarding house for this institution was conducted by Mrs. Lee. She will be kindly remembered by many of the old students scattered throughout South Carolina. Mrs. Lee is survived by one son, Mr. Ed Lee, of Charleston, and Miss Etta Lee, of Clinton. Tho funeral services were conducted in the Orphans' chapel at <> o'clock Wednesday afternoon and the inter ment was made in the cemetery of the Presbyteriau church. The sympathy of the relatives and friends goes out to the bereaved son and daughter in their affliction. NEWS OF ?lt AY COURT FOR TILE PAST WEEK. Gray Court, S. C., Aug. 10. One of the prettiest home weddings of the season was celebrated Thursday morn ing at the home of Mrs. H. L. Culbert son, when her only daughter, Lucile, was married to Mr. C. B. Shell, by Rev. R. M. Dubose. Miss White is a graduate of Limestone college and has I been teaching music at her home for several months. Mr. Shell is the eldest son of Mr. E. T. Shell, a wealthy far mer of this place. lie has been con ductor on the C. & W. C R'y for some time, but when business became dull he came home and has been working on the farm during the summer. Mr. Shell is to be congratulated on having won for his life mate such a lady as I Miss White. We wish them the best things ' this world. v inio Bolt, of Laurens, was Mrs. J. W. Wells on last '. lay it *' , v/illis is spending the week with relatives in the Rabun Creek section. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jenkins, of Ten nessee, were the guests of Rev. R. M. Dubose last week. Mr. Jenkins ad dressed the audience at tho Methodist church Thursday night in behalf of the superannuated fund. Prof. J. C. Anderson, of Pcndlcton.is spending a few days with friends about town. Messrs. A. C. Owings and J, W. Wells attended the old soldiers' reun ion at Quaker Saturday. Mr. L. II. Willis, wdio has been con fined to his bed for the past week is able to be OUt again. Miss Virginia Willis, one of Gray Court's popular young ladies attended the picnic at Little Mountain last week. Dirt is being moved and the erection of the new bank building will begin in a very short time. Mr. R. L. Gray, having boon awarded the contract, will be in charge of the work and will push it through as rapidly as possible, as the safe has been purchased and the bank will bo ready for business in tho early fall. Death of Elliott Estes, Jr. While in Laurens last. Thursday Messrs. Julian and Broadlis Estes re ceived tho sad news of their brother's Elliott, Jr., death, which occurred in Philadelphia. The Sparlanburg Herald has the following: Elliott Estes, Jr., died Wednesday in a sanitarium in Philadelphia, where he had been for some months, suffering from a complete nervous breakdown. The remains will bo brought to this city Friday. The announcement of the fu neral and burial will be made later. Mr. Fstos is survived by a wife and one child, The deceased Wnsonoof the general agents of the Southeastern Life Insurance Company, lie was one of the best known young men In upper Carolina and there will bo many through out the State w ho will bo pained to hear of his death. He was a young man about thirty years of age and bad tho reputation of being one of the best posted insurance men in South Carolina. Colonel Estes received a telegram noti fying him of his son's death Wednes day night, just a little too late for him to take the north bound train that night, so he left for Philadelphia yesterday morning. THI: J. W. TAYLOR FAMILY RB-UNION. Very Happy F.venl Celebrated Near Princeton on August 5. Princeton, Aug. 10.?The celebration of their first Be-union by the members of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Taylor's fam ily at the Taylor home near here last Wednesday, August r>, was in every re spect a very happy occasion. All the sons and daughters, some of the daugh ters-in-law and grandchildren were present and the day and the occasion was one that will linger long in the memories of all. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were married December ?">, I860, and have resided con tinuously at the same place since that time. They reared a family of twelve children, eight boys and four girls, all of whom assembled with their parents at the old home once again last Wednes day. The children are: Messrs. W. Lafay ette, Charles W. and John Arthur Tay lor, of Laurens; James B. Taylor, of Creenville; A. JciTcrson Taylor, of Se dalia. Union county: Mrs. W. E. Har rell, of Columbia; Messrs. R. Benjamin and T. Milton Taylor, of Greenwood; Misses Lula, Nora and Estelle Taylor and Mr. Goo. Evart Taylor, of Prince ton. THE CAMPAIGNERS VISIT CROSS HILL. Cross Hill, Aug. lit. Last Saturday was campaign day here. The crowd was estimated at about 600. Every thing passed off pleasantly and each candidate had a fair showing, Messrs. Ilitt brothers furnished a barbecue and the ladies of the U. D. C. furnished ice cream and lemonade. Mr. Charlie Davenport and family, of Warrenton,Ca.,are visiting his brother, who lives near here. He left South Carolina *2r> years ago when but a lad. He brings with him his wife and several children. Mrs. Hollingsworth, wife of Rev. C. M. Hollingsworth, is quite ill today. Miss Pansy Lanford, of HobbysvUlc, S. ('., is visiting Miss Ridona Owens. A meeting is in progress at the Moth-1 Odlst church. Prof. C. W. McSwain, of Clcmson, was in town last Saturday. Mrs. Mary Hollingsworth has gone to Atlanta on a visit. Mr. Ii. P. McSwain has gone into the lumber business and will keep on hand an assortment of lumber, shingles, etc. Cross Hill ami Whitmire crossed bats on Cross 11 ill diamond Friday anil Sat urday and while the home team lost both games the visitors cannot boast of a walk-over as both teams put up a fine article of base ball. The score was as follows: KIRST OAMK FRIDAY. Runs Hits Whitmire. Ii II Cross Hill. 0 1 Umpire, Ponkc; time of game 1:1"). SP.CONI) OAMK SATURDAY. Runs ||?tS Whitmire. 8 10 j Cross Hill. I S Cmpire, Dunn; time of game 1:10. j iili/.a Beverly l)a\ is. Little Elista Davis, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, of Fountain Inn, was laid to rest in the Laurens city cemetery yesterday afternoon, the] little one having died Monday night at Traveler's Rest. Little Beverly was in her third year, a bright and lovely child. Some weeks ago she became ' ill and after a visit to Laurens where she was treated ill the home of her uncle. Dr. R. F. Hughes, it was do cided to lake her to Traveler's Rest, hoping that the change would he bone licial, The Rev. Kirk land Kinlny of Columbia came up and conducted the funeral service, Mr. ami Mrs. Davis who, before their removal to Fountain Inn resided in Laurens, are the re cipients of the sympathy of all their friends. At Opera House ,V\t Week. Manager Roman of the Laurens the atre announces the coming of the Ma SOn-NeWComll Company nest week for a six nights engagement. There will be no motion picture shows at all dur ing this engagement, the entire time being given to the stock company. The Mason-Wwconib Company is playing this, week in Greenville and drawing good houses, their attractions being of a Urst-class order ami highly entertain ing. Comedies, dramas and vaudeville acts, including the "Toy Commcdicnnc, Ihlby Mason," will he presented to the Laurens people. Six nights, beginning Monday, and lasting all week, popular prices obtaining. HON. J. T. JOHNSON THANKED BY CITY. Chamber of Commerce Appoints Commit tee to Thank Hon. J. T. Johnson for Securing Federal Building. At a mooting of tho city Chamber of Commerce it was voted that a commit tee l)o appointed to thank Congressman Jos. T. Johnson for securing tho Fed eral appropriation of $50,000 for tin city of Laurens, the commit too being at once appointed by President Aikcn. Copy of Resolutions. In view of the fact that the Honora ble Joseph '1'. Johnson, representative of the Fourth district in tho Congress of the United States lias over been watchful and mindful of the interests of his constituents and has worked with commendable zeal and faithful ness in their behalf, and has secured for the city of Laurens a Federal ap propriation of $50,000 for tho erection of a United States postofilco building, and that the said city being duly appre ciative of these efforts, and wishing the Honorable Joseph T. Johnson to be ac quainted with this sentiment by the Chamber of Commerce of the city of Laurens in assembled session, there fore, be it Resolved, First, that a commit tee consisting of S. E. Bonoy, W. II. Dial and It. A. Dobson be, ami is appointee) to draft resolution of thanks to the said Honorable Joseph T. Johnson and convey same to him. Second, That it is tho sense and spirit of every citizen of Laurens, represent ed by unanimous vote of the Chamber of Commerce, that said citizens of the city of Laurens and deeply grateful of the efforts of the Honorable Joseph T. Johnson in their behalf and that their earnest thanks be and are hereby ex tended for same1; also that thej con gratulate both themselves and tIn- Hon orable Joseph T, Johnson upon the suc cess that has attended his efforts. Third, That a copy of those resolu tions be sent to the Honorable Joseph T. Johnson, and that they be published in the county papers of Laurens. S. E. RON 10Y, i VV. II. DIAL, Committee. R. A. DOBSON, * Following is Mr. Johnson's reply: Spartanburg, S. ('.. Aug. 10, 1008. Messrs. S. B. Honey, VV. II. Dial and li. , A. Itobson, Laurons, S. C. Gentlemen! I have the pleasure to acknowledge a copy of your resolutions relative to the appropriation for the United States postoflicc at Laurens. Let mo assure you I appreciate the sen timent therein expressed. Let me say further that whatever 1 have been able to do for Laurens or her people has been most cheerfully done. It gives me great pleasure to be able to render substantial service to any of my con stituents. I am, Very sinccrelv yours, JOS. T. JOHNS! >N. Farmers' Union Meeting. According to announcement tho farm ers' Union hold an open mooting in the court house hero Monday morning, a goodly number being present. The purpose of the meeting was to engen der interest in the movement of t'?? farmers and more closely consolidate them in their support of the Union. Mr. B. Harris, president of tin1 South Carolina State Union, was here and his speech was the feature ol the moot inc . Survivors' Reunion, The annual reunion of the survivors of the three gallant Confederate com mands, hold at Union ( hutch last Sat urday attracted a large crowd, and the day was thoroughly enjoyed. The ex ercises of the occasion were presided over by Mr. VV. II. I'm. on, chairman of the association. Mr. It, I >. Boyd, Judge Thompson and others made brief but appropriate remarks and an excel lent picnic dinner was served. Banna Mills Close Indefinitely. A telephone message to The Adver tiser brings tho news that the Raima mills at Coldvillo will (dose down indefi nitely on Saturday next. Lack of mar ket for goods is stated as the cause Of this decision on the part of the man agcmcnl. The mill hands have been notified in advance of the purposed action of the mill and given ample time i to secure work elsewhere. New Mercantile I inn. i On the Ural of September Messrs. A. L. Malta Ifey and Erskine Babb, two popular young business men who have been engaged for some years in this city as salesmen, will open a grocery store next door to the Enterprise Rank > building. COUNTY CAMPAIGN PARTY AT CLINTON Thursdays Meeting Slimly Attended THE FOOTER CK?WD" Aspirants for the Various County Offics Present Their Claims and Qualifications! Continuing upon their itinerary after leaving Langs ton church, the party of campaigners for office in Laurcns coun ty hold forth at Sardis, Clinton mills, and readied Clinton town on Thursday morning of last week. The speaking was in a grove about a quarter of a mile from the station and was heard by a crowd of voters numbering hardly over llfty. As usual then' was little demonstration, no applause to speak of and seemingly there were no prefer ences shown. However the small crowd was a very attentive' ?nie, giving each speaker a respectful nenring. A bar becue dinner was serv?d at 12:30 and the speaking resumed at 'J o'clock. Some one has been unkind enough to designate the seekers for the smaller and less pretentious offices as the "cooler crowd." These candidates seem not to mind the slur and rather take it good-naturedly. It was their lot to begin the lire-works at the Clin ton meeting putting forward one of their best orators as the first speaker, Mr. It. W. Ni? hols, candidate for Aud itor. Mr. Nichols is a good talker and entertained his hearers for the allotted time not, however, with silly jokes and such like, but with facts that go to prove that lie would make a good Auditor for the county, citing his expe rience in the clerical work. Mr. Nichols was followed by Messrs. William T. Dor roh, W. Lowndes Fer guson and Charles w. McCravy, each j presenting his claims and asking the. sulfragc of the people Mr. McCravy is a cripple but lie declared that this would in no wise interfere with the dis charge of his duties, (he work being altogether in an office. For county treasurer there are but two aspirants, the present incumbent Mr. .1. I?. Mock and Mr. .1. Wade An derson. Mr. Anderson claimed a little favor at the hands of his people. Mr. Mock reviewed his record as TrcaSUrer and hi. record as a Confederate .soldier, asking the people to keep him in the position as had made a good officer. The race for fiber ill' i a very inter c line one, there being much specula lion as to the result, especially on ac count of the large number of candi dates, there being seven in all. Cap tain Ducket I i- seeking re-election on the ground that he has faithfully tilled the requirement* of the office and wants it another term, Some of the others ask for the votes of the people because tin.', want the office and have been wailing for it a long time. Messrs. I'cden, Watts. Owinga, Caldwetl, Wliarlon ami Cunningham all spoke for a few minutes urging their respective claims. Some one in tiic crowd asked Mr. I'.. A. WhartOn ho.v he stood oh the whiskey question, to which he re plied: "I am glad you asked that ques tion, although it does not bear directly on the race for sheriff; lamatid always have been a prohibitionist, and if the people of this county vote prohibition and I am elected sheriff 1 will en for CO that law to the best of my ability as I would any law on the books." Mr. 0. C, Cunningham is a very forceful speak er ami touches upon almost every sub led of interest in the campaign. He is a dispensary man. believing that to be the best way to handle the business; ho thinks the preachers ought not to go out of their way to meddle into this matter. Mr. Cunningham seems to re gard the gambling evil as greater than the whiskey and he took occasion to de nounce these hotel gamblers as well as the negro crap shooters. For the position of Superintendent of Education there are four seekers, Mes srs It, W. Nash. d. C. KlirdOttC, Thos. I'. H> rd and Ceo I.. Pitts. The first speaker was Mr, I'ilts, who was at. home in Clinton and glad to meet his own people. II?' spoke forcefully on the needs of I he schools in the county and promised if elected, to give them his best thought and care. Mr. J. C. Ilurdette claimed that as a college man he was tilted l'< |- the office IIlid Would give his entire tune, which he charged Mr. Na d, vva hot doing. There was a right lively tdt between these two on that ground, Mr. Hurdello claiming he. (Continued on eighth page.)