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A LAURENS VISITOR TELLS OF CHARLOTTE Hoard Address of President Tuft IIlid WHS Pleased Charlotte Queen ( it) of North Carolina? Several Laurena people attendod the Mecklenburg colebratlon In Char lotte last week. One of them, upon returning to tho city, being asked abpul the visit said: '? Come, and WUtCll Charlotte grow' ?this was the message thai came to mo from my friend, to width was added: 'The especial occasion I wish you to enjoy is our annual COlobratloil of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and tho visit of Pres ident Taft, on the ?.'nth.' "To this kindly invitation you may bo sure I responded and in due time was speeding 'over (he hills and far away,' hound for tho queen city of our twill sister stale. North Carolina. And right well does this busy, bus tling city deserve the title of 'queen'; with her broad streets, shaded every where by grand oaks and elms, which, meeting overhead, makes an arch ing canopy of green, under which it WOS 0 delight to walk; the grassy, shady lawns of many lovely homes; tho splendid business houses, among them a twelve story 'sky-scraper'; grand electric cars dashing along among fine horsos and automobiles in quantity and variety; then last and best of all the progressive, hos pitablo Citizens, makes Charlotte a really Ideal city. "The I9tll was governor's day and i ho coildil ions perfect ; " 'That nameless splendor every where. Thai v. IUI exhilaration In the air. Which makes the passers In the city St feet Congratulate each other as they moot.' I "With an outpouring of homo people and tin tupourlng of thousands of labors the day I? gait auspicious ly; alas! though, lor human calcula tions), th? raill came. 'It would take,' said a newspaper man, 'a cy clone to slop it Charlotte celehralion as gi???at as our Mecklenburg, which is now an established event.' Tin? speeches wore made, the cavalry, ar tillery ami infantry 6f th? regular! army as well as tho enthusiastic I sigit seers stuck manfully lb thotr job, as If unaware of tho weather, "Wo saw 'Charlotte grow' oh the mo uihg of the eventful IndepoUd <. and President'? day: the visit or-; were estimated til 3fi,000?every where crowds good unturediy trudg lb . along in tho rain. Fri ill a win dO his! opposite the residence of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson. I saw (he lot . procession pass. In a carriage ilri ? a by four lino black horses President Tafl was riding: as it came in froill of the home of the widow .ii (hu grand Confederate leader, so long dead) the president rose in the ? .. l?ge and stood, with bead bared, as it it were tho home of a queen. ?? \ little Inter I stood in the splen did Selwyii hotel, and after the recep tion was over saw the Confederate I Vot< raus form in lino around the car- 1 ring? with the (lue black horsos; they, w-'.e (ho president's especial escort and guard to the grand stand where he Ivh'fi to speak. Aged and gray, many of I latins y.t (hey lib 1*0 thelnsfdves if! on .?I hags. (Charlojte is bailed, l be lle.? lorm the 'queen.') " The scene was unique! A repub lican pI'OS bleu I guarded by veterans of the civil war and the widow of tit'ii. JackSoh tho guest of honor along with the president in the pro cession. And over all. the clove bl peace, bearing the olive branch, hr?pdod tenderly with white wings aud the angola looked down from above and mulled.' "Tho trade review was magnificent, reminding one of tho splendor of Ml I'dl Cras in New Orleans. In one float was a persimmon tree on the limb of which was several 'possums rod." in shite; at the fool of the Ir?O were hound dogs vigorously barking ah ! the iibigiiitoils 'small boy' sick ing Muni on as IhCj treed the 'pbs I heard the president's nddrc h in the aft uT.no,i in (ho auditorium and wus pleased with his very unpreten tious dress and address; he seems one of the people and not spoiled, but very delighted and happy over (be many attentions shown him. lie be lieves, he said. 'In two opposing par ties in polities, with a fighting nu cleus in every state in the union, to make the party In power do business propei ly." He also said: 'I will appoint to ofllCO tho moil in every community who are best known for character and ability, Irespectlve of party. 'Worth makes the man. the [ want of it the fellow.* ' j "From a leading Charlotte paper I quote: 'Carolina people, who think they know a true man from a mas tpierador, when they look into his eyes, titter a I dig licquu i ill a nco with his life story, have made op their minds that they like Win. II. Taft thoroughly. What he said to them was manly ami attractive; it was an hour tilled with the spirit of genuine good-fellowship and uplifting patriot ism; tie- audience believed in the speaker and he in the audience." ?''You are OUI' harinonizor' God bless you,' Mis. JackSOU said when presented to Mr, Toft. 'And over all the white wings 01 peace brooded tenderly.' May we never know of civil strife again." FAMILY Hh'-IMON \ T It A HC X. Mr. Tulh I". Pahh lintertnhis Ml Iiis brothers and Sisters. RabtlU, May 2 Ith. Since the recent showers the crops are growing well, and general green Isn't losing any time either. Mrs. Maggie AbcrCI'omblc spent the week-end with her mother. Mrs. Wil liams near Me Dan lei's mill. Mr. Willie Cheek and wife \isitod Messrs. (I. W. and T. I\ llnbb last week. Mr. and Mis. 1. Mal.on spoilt Sat - ur?lay night and Sund ty with her sis ter Mrs, Dob Chapman. Mr. Homer Nash of Mernn spent Sunday with Messrs. Sloan and Nes bit) Mahon. Miss Kdua Owens speni Ihe week- i end with her sister Ml'S. Claude Was- ' son. Mrs. William Vance and mother of Augusta cross road visited Mr. ami Mrs. /.eh Vance Saturday High I and Sunday. At Mrs. T. I\ Habb's home last Monday, in- celebrated Ida birthday j by having all ids brothers and sisters,! Mr. W. D. Owens and mother to take j dinner With him. It was one id' the , most pleasant events of this season. At I2:?10 they were Invited into the dining room where the, Set'Ved tur key, and dressing, boiled linin. pies, pickles, raisins, oranges, and for des ert, cakes and peaches. This was the lirst time in several I years they had all been together at once, ami remarkable to say. nil that family are still living and enjoying! good health, I Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. I.. It. Bnbb. Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Ilabb. Mr. and Mrs. II. I.. Ilabb. Mr. .-.lid Mrs. W. c. Ilabb, Mr. and Mrs. S. it. Cray. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Itopef, Mr. W. 1). Owens and mother. Mr 'f. I\ I'.abb [ received several nice presents. His Vrill \ uipnt.il. il. Mr. v.'. I.. Muchray, a well known ! citizen and an ex-Conft'deratc soldier of the TylersvUle section, hid his right ; ? ? ? a few day- ago at one of the hospitals In Hpartanburg, Amputation became Hnccessary because of blood poison which developed In his hand some two I weeks ago from the effect,, p was thought, of a fish (Inning tie- member. The operation was successful and Mr. j Maehray Is reported to be getting along quite satisfactorily. The VYemail s Home. The I.. & M. Paint decorates more than two million Amdricaa homes.; Its beautiful finish and lasting fresh- j 11088 distinguishes a residence painted with it from all others. It's'Metal l /ine o.dde combined with White Load , which makes it wear and cover like | gold. Every i gallons of the L, & M. j Taint win Ii mixed with ?'? gallons of; Lihsccd on at ?'.."> cents per gallon ; makes 7 gallons ready for H8tt, Act ual cost nbotit .*i,20 per gallon. Sold by .1. IL & M. L. Nnslh Laureils: .1, W. Copcland Co., Climen. There ai'O lot -? of p op' > in the 1 world Who appear tO havo Ihe brains of a mule. am they seem lo be able to do i.; to <at. sioop and kick. -.-?? . . ?. v .iwdji.*;f^w/SE^.. ;rSuiSrarai?''' Now is the Time and Sullivans' Store the Place Sow Unknown Peas and Cane Scud. We have a lot ofrSouud Clean Unknown Peas, Marly Orange and Auibcr Cfiic ftecd, A full stock of Molasses and Syrup iu '.. gah^NiiJjjal., 5 Jf^l. and ro gal, kegs. Country I cured smoked 15.icon niul^Shouldcrs. A nice line of Kresll | Juicy Hams. Headquarters for Fresh Water-gr?und Corn r Meal. l?irst and second patent t'lour, Corn, Oats and Hay? | Prices ?s low ns the lowest considering quality. 1 J. H. Sullivan SCHOOL CLOSING AT HARMONV. .Miss Alma Wallace Ke-Klectod Touch er?Personal Mention. Harmony, May 22nd.?This commu nity was very well represented at the closing exercises of Jones High school on the 13th. All report a line time. The Drewerton school, of which Prof. J, C .Durdelte is principal, has closed, and Prof. Purdetle luis gone home. We are sorry to see him leave he has been a regular attendant at ehurch and Sunday school while here and will he in'ssed, especially, in the Itible class and choir. I think all will he glad to welcome him hack at any time. The closing exercises of the Poplar Springs High school were held last Saturday with a debate by four of the hoys, a lecture by the Rov. K. I.. Ktlg ley and a line picnic dinner. All enjoyed the occasion. Miss Alma Wallace, who has discharged her du ties as teacher of this school so faith fully, was unanimously elected for the next term, and has accepted. Parents its well as the children have all fallen in love with Miss Alma, and the best wishes cd' all go with her to her home. Her lather, mother and brothers ami Bisters came to be at the (losing exercises Saturday. Miss Molly Walentine has returned home after a three weeks' visit to relatives in Gl'OOnville. Milton Taylor and Miss Pell Duch anon of Greenwood passed through this section last Sunday on their way to Princeton to attend church and visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Cleo. Balentlne is on a visit to her son, W. ('. Palentine. at Oreon vllle. Mr. Farmer Before you buy a new Cotton I'lauter, we want to show you the best one for you tbvttsc. Because it v ill save yotpx seed. Time and labor, that means money to yott. The Deere & Mansur Cotton Planter is the P.cst?there's several reasons. Let us tell you. Eureka Foundry and Supply Co. A Big; Sav ing to you! Take advantage of it. \Yc have just installed one of tlic\ latest and best of cash K?fester Systems, at my store, i/.ach purchase is registered and a little ticket is printed the amount of your purchase. Ke ep this ticket and when you have aceummilated to the amount of > fo.oo, I will give \<>u ine of futher cost. 25c worth of any goods in my st?re. Pay cash and get ihe ticket. J. S. Bennett Laurons, S. C. Simpson, Cooper & Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all Slate Courts, prompt attention given to all business See Us This Week for IGenuine Bargainsjj All 50c Soft Silks for Summer Drosses, reduced to Yard wide Taffeta Silk, $1.00 quality India Linens ^| Persian Lawns Linen Lawns Lingerie Lawns and French Nainsooks If lJcst makes in Ginghams, all fast colors gl Towels VI1 6c and re Calicoes 39c 89c 10c, 12 'jc, 15c to 25c 20c, 25c and 35c ^ 35c, ,|oc and 50c 2oc and 25c ioc the yard 5c a piece 5c yard tj ft A great variety of Ladies, Misses a"d Childrens Muslin Underwear at attractive prices. (y A big lot Linen Laces just received, y A beautiful line of Yal Laces from 5c, Sc. ioc, 12,'jc and 15c yard .jc to .}oc per yard 9 ? Ask to see the new Dutch Collars, wc have a beautiful assortment and can fit yon. See our line of Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Waists, we have just received by express, beau tiful lot Ladies' Tailored Waists, the price while they last is $1.19 Make our store your headquarters while in town. We will make your visit both pleasant and profitable. I 1 I O. B. Simmons & Son ^o^ OUR MEN'S SHOES The Shoes for the new season are ready for your choosing*, Sir! Any particularly good thing in a Shoe that you may be wanting, you are right sure to find here. Our Men's Shoes come to us from the Makers that best know how. Lace Button or Blucher Cut, in High or Low Cut Models. Patent Colt and Kid Skins, Vici, Gun Metal, Calf and other Good leathers. Conservative styles and the extreme, natty models. $2.50,$3.00, $3,.50,$4.00, $5-00, to $6.00, We start in with some splendid Shoe values at $3.50, 4.00, and run up to Shoe elegance and luxury at 6.00. We don't expect to sell all the Men's Shoes sold in town, but we expect to sell and do sell the best Men's Shoes sold in town. tl?Vill.^..'>.4 W^l'lJNI COPELAND The One Price Shoe Store. Customers Shoes Shined Free. 0