Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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HARD TIMES L'OJIINU Waterloo Correspondent is not a Croaker But Thinks Hard Times Arc Coining. Waterloo, Sept. 11. Prof. W. S. Wcrtz of Johnston is the guest of friends in Waterloo. Our farmers are very busy now gath ing their crops. The corn cron in this section is almost a failure. All tho bot tom corn was washed away. The cot ton crop is also short, not more than 65 per cent, of a crop being made Wo have all heard of "money panic," "hard times," "poor luck," and all that kind of stuff, but the real genuine article will come this time. We try to be op timistic in our views, in spite of tho gloomy situation, but things certainly look "tight" to us. Mr. Ernest Miller of Greenwood coun ty was a Waterloo visitor last Sunday. Miss Ida Mae Wharton is visiting tie family of her brother, Mr. ('. C. Whar ton, in Greenwood. Mrs. E. E. Smith and Children have returned to Columbia aftee an extended visit to relatives in tin- Fork section. Mr. and Mrs. T. .1. Alverson the week end in Clinton. Mrs. J. II. Wharton is visiting daughter, Mrs. Alon/.a Keller, in On n wood. Miss Minnie Toaguo is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Davis, in Columbia, Work is progressing nicely on Ilm Ivy Bluff bridge and the indications are that the work will he completed in about two weeks. The people in tin Kork section cross the river now in a. boat. Mrs. Johah Bourne, who has been spending some timo with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. O. I.. Durant, returned Sunday to her home in Georgetown. Mr. I,. I). Henderson is at home from a business trip to Macon and An Mr. Marvin Anderson of Cross Hill spent Sunday in town. STATEMENT Of the Condition of the People.. Loan and Exchange Hank, Located at Lau rens, S. C, at the Close of Business Sept. 11th, 1908. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.$1190,228.92 Overdrafts. 11,007.241 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank., 17,000:00 Hanking house. 10,000.00 Furniture and fixtures . 2yl72.12 Due from banks and bankers 1.Y987.28 Currency . 5,441.00 Gold. 5,100.00 Silver, nickels and pennies.. 9,480.4" Checks and cash items. 1,418.01 Total.$473,925.60 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in.$100,1..00 Surplus fund... 20,.,00 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and taxes paid.[.... 83,654.20 Due to banks and hankers... 1, l.'i!.'.".? Due unpaid dividends..]. Individual deposits suhjeVt to check .'.]. I I?...1S. If. Time certificates. 93,001. :M Cashier's checks.. V..]. r>;{J.*.? 1 Bills payable.\...'. 30,000.00 Total.,y I.$473,925.60 STATE OF SOUTH t AHoLlXA. COUNTY OP LAOBENS. Before me came C. v?L Tune, cashier of the above named batik, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said hank, as shown by the hooks of said bank. C. W. TUNE. Sworn to and subscribed before me this, 15th day of Sept., 1908. W. It. McCUEN, Notary Public. Correct At test : W. L. OKAY, , J. O. C. FLEMING, Director . W. A. WATTS, \ STATEMENT Of the Condition ot the Hank of Lau rens, Located at Laurons, S. C, at the Close of Business Sept. 11, 1908. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.S-O'.t.'JL'."..7 1 Demand loans. 4,699 Overdrafts. 2,89? . \ Hanking house. 2,8< 1 Furniture and fixtures. 1,714.00 Other real estate. 500.1 1 Duo from banks and hanker* 18,7:15.1(1 Currency. 2,237.00 Gold. 2,087.50 Silver, nickels and pennies., 2,0I5.3H Checks and cash items. 1,1, ,84 Total.$248,788.17 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in.$ 50,000,00 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and taxes paid. 35,295.27 Due to banks and bankers.. 4,228.96 Duo unpaid dividends. 52.00 Individual deposits subject toeheck.$17,:{:!^>L' Savings deposits.. 48,929.45 Timo certificates.. 22,078.31 Total. 118,310.58 Cashier's cheeks. 871.36 Bills payable. 40,000.00 Total.*24*,7SS,I7 STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF LAURENS. Before me Came IL K. Aiken, cashier of the above named bank, who. being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown bv the hooks of said bank. IL K. AIKEN. Sworn to and subscribed before n 0 this, 14th day of September, 1908. J. J. ADAMS, Notary Public. Correct - Attest: W. R. RICHEY, ) J. H. SULLIVAN, Dire-tors. O. B. SIMMONS, V Fall Season 1908 Davis=Roper Co. A Distinguishing Element or Characteristic In announcing the opening of the Fall Season of 1008 we wish to extend our thanks to those who have aided us in making the Spring and Summer season just passed the most successful spring and summer business we have ever had. We shall continue as in the past to use our efforts and best energy to keep up the high standard of quality in every department of our store. OUR FALL STOCK Has been selected with a great deal of care as to style and quality. Our efforts are al' 'ays to have the best at the lowest possible price. This season we have excelled ourselves. We will offer to the trade some of the most remarkable values ever | shown in Laurens. Men's Department Quality is the first thing we call to your attention. In selecting our stock for this Dept. whether it be Neckwear, Shirts, Hats, Shoes or Clothing, the first thing we consider is quality===quality of mate rial of which they are made and in the quality of their workmanship. Our styles are absolutely correct===our prices as low as anyone can sell. We are better prepared than ever to serve you. We call your attention to our Clothing Stock, complete in every detail. We can give you a low=priced, medium or high-priced suit. Special in $5, $10 and $15 Suits. X LADIES*, MEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SHOES X To meet the call for ladies', men's and children's shoes we have the goods with snap, style and grace, and withal, moder= ate prices. Shoes that are made right throughout. We sell only reliable makes, such as Hanau, Stetson, Howard & Foster and Crosettes in Men's fine Shoes. Zeigler Bros., Selby and Queen Quality in ladies' fine Shoes. Trunks and Suit Cases. Best line to be found in Laurens prices absolutely the lowest for high-grade goods. Ladies' Department 1 Never in our experience have we been | in such shape to offer the trade such val= | ues in the right merchandise as now. Silks, Dress Goods, etc. We have the best stock of Silks, Dress Goods and wash fabrics in Upper Carolina. Special! 32-inch black Taffeta silk, worth $1, wearguar- ^wz^ anteed, special. * 36-inch black Taireta silk, worth one dollar and a half, d*| guaranteed, special. *P I Big lot of 18-inch silk waisting, worth 50c to 75 cts, new, good, special *J >^C Great line of 36-inch colored Taffeta silks in popular shades, special. $1 44-inch black voiles, regular price $1.25?our ?| Vw^k special. %pi*l/jj> 52-inch broad cloth in all the colors. They are 4 aa special values. 1 * Big range of dress goods in all colors, best assort- c *\ ment . OUC Greatest line black dress goods we've ever shown. <*y All prices, 25c to Ladies' Tailored Suits, Coats and Waists. We are showing this season the great est liiie and best assortment we have ever shown. A visit from you will convince you that we are keeping up the standard of quality and sell at the lowest prices The quality of merchandise we sell has largely aided us in establishing for us the reputation we today enjoy. Davis-Roper Company OUTFITTERS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.