Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I LOCAL AND PERSONAL MliNTlUN. | By all means if possible go on the Ullkersoii excursion to Charleston the lllh of July. Thme will ho no delivery of mall by the rural loner carriers iiexi Mon day, for It Is to be observed nationally as (be "(Morions Fourth." Messrs. J. D. Sex ion & Son have the eonlracl for building a sew tlitifnv room ami kitchen at the coutltv jail the preliminary work has in,: started Monday. Mr. Tll08. F. May of Fast Main streel made a line crop or oats this vear, tli.' yield being sixty bushels to tin- acre. Going to the mountains this sum mer? Met The Advertiser follow you. Mr. and Mis. F. YV. Ferguson of Clinton were in town Thursday. Messrs. Eugene and Vatos Drown, young sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. I! BrOWIl, who graduated this year from the l.aut ens city schools, will enter the University or Soutlt Carolina next fall. The Day bridge over Little river a few miles below (be elty was com pleted laut week by the contractor Mr. I). F. Bnllenttne. You will miss a line opportunity If you fall to go on the excursion to Charleston July 11. Misses Bessb Kudgeuu, Flla Belle Copetand, Little and Jennie Young, and Prof. c. F. Breoks are uttending the slimmer school for teacher., at Wofford college. The recent term or the criminal court for Laurens county made a m> tably hue record for I revlt) und dis patch of business, tiud there was no "farce" about it as lias been suggested concerning the summer term in an other county iu this circuit. Col. Hoheit X. Cuniughaill Of Mose lUOIlt spent a few ilays in Ilm city during the past week, taking a little recreation ami attending to some bus iness matters. Col. X. M. Dial lefl Friday afternoon for a business nip to Xew York. Miss Annie Oilkcrson spcut last week with her friend, Mis. I. C. Cross. in Chester, attending the Confederate re union exercise;;. Messrs. A. \V. Teague, .1. W, Dunk lin ami 11. s. Blackwell attended the re union at Chester hu t week. Mr. (1 c. Albi Ighl lefl Monday tor Uleiin Springs to attend the annual meeting or the South Carolina Dental association, before which body he read on yesterday an Interesting paper on BOIlie particular hi auch of dental work. Mr Clarence E. Kennedy attended the annual meeting or the Male Kim banners and Funeral directors' cm vent Ion, held in Charleston during the past week. .Illli II' That will be next WcdltOS da> week -the da> tor the excursion to Cliai lesion. Master John Terry Poole and sis ter. Miss .Nellie, base returned Mom u pleasant visit to relatives in ISreen ville. Messrs. .lames Y. Wallace and John Slims McCravy spent a few dass or last ssei-k in (Sreeuville ami at Chick Springs. Mr. Das id it Muhaffey or Fountain Dili WHS in the City Friday. Mr .1 M childless, the aged father of the Messrs. Childress brothers or Laurens, spent several days in Hie ?liy recently, returning to his home st Fountain Inn early last week. Miss \li<.? Carson of Spartallburg siid Miss Edna flarllngton of (ireon viile were the charming guests last week of Miss Jennie Fleming. Messrs. T. II ami .1. II. Cromcr or Newberry came to I.aureus las: week to do good work, the former to super intend the building of that luilldsoillC lless residence Ml. D. II. C' Ullis bits had designed. Mr. Cromer, who is thoroughly posted in this line, will see that (he plans are well executed. Sou can't all go to the Alaska Yukon exposition excursion .Inly :'? ami HOC the Pucilie coast lor '.hi odd dollars M. It. rare, hut mans or sou can and will go on the excursion to Charleston r<>r :; even dollars railroad fare from I.aureus. D you 1.d any extra rubbers and tops lor fruit jars you will lind the best ipillllty of both at H. M. & W. 11. Wilkes A Co. The llolii drove Singing. The third Sunday of this month was a rieal das lor Dolls Close chinch and surrounding country, the oceti (lion being an all day sour sei sice, mentioned in The Advertiser Ill's! of the month, QllllO a large party from Laurens, including some of the liest voic.-s in the First Methodist church choir, attended this service lllld joined with the Molly Drove choir ami the Tea ItldgC quartet, making a mighty strong combination mid a .-.elect company of accomplished singers. The occasion was greatly enjoyed ami will long be remembered. Rev. A. T. atoudenmlre, pastor of ihe Church, svas present and made an ad mirable talk in the afternoon, as did Mr. W. M. Cray who svas present by special invitation. Another feature or Ihe day was the excellent dinner served on tin- grounds by the rood ladies of the community. Prom Marl. TexH?. Mr. W. II. Marred, a native of Man lens, but for sixteen years a resident of Marl. Texas. In sending his sub BCrlption to The Advert i-er. says The paper gladdens, my heart each week, for it takes me back to rails days in Laurens." We have only a row more Ice Boxes 011 hand ami If von have not bought be sure to see our line 8. M. Ac E. H. Wllkcs & Co. Mottling Works Mined. The coco-coin bottling works of tills city, iif which concern Messrs. Gilkcrson \- Watkinu are proprietors, have nun. ii their plan) and stock to iio- basemen i of The Advertiser building. The new quarters are well litt.'.i for tho business, and the Urm Is doing (he same good business though not "at the same old Bland" on Main street. Neu Ituibilligt* in l.siirens. Wink Is progressing rapidly on the handsome new resilience being erected 011 W.-st Main street by Mr. |>. |f, Counts. This will he om? of the Hliesl buildings on that street; the solid granite foundation has been com pleted. Al an early dale. Mr. .1. D Walls will build on the she of his present residence. These two new residences will add a meal deal to the appearance of Main street. Excursion Itules fourth of .July. The Southern Itallway announces round trip excursion rates between all points tor tin- Fourth of July Celebra tion. Tii lo ts on sale July ::. 4 and ... with Haul limit returning July 8. itiny. foi further Information, call on agents of Southern Hallway or W. K. MCGee, T. P. A.. Augusta, Ca. J. I. Meek, A. 0. P. A? Atlanta, Oa. Notice to School tM'liciuls. Section 1210, Code of Laws. Volume I, as amended by the Act of the Leg islature, approved February i Tili. I?im;. directs "Fach County Hoard of Kducntion, on lite (Irs! Tuesday of July. IV.m;. and on the Urs I Tuesday in July in every two years thereafter, shall appoint lor each school district in their comity three school trustees from the ipialilled electors and tax payer-- residing in the district, who shall hold their olllcc for two years, ami until their successors are ap pointed ami ipialilled, unless sooner removed by the County Hoard of Kd ucal loh." In consequence of this Act the At torney General advises mo that there will be no election or appointment of ncliool trustees until 1010. Accord ing to the school lass trustees should have been appointed in 100(1 and again in lOOS. Therefore the trustees who wore appointed or elected, as the case may be, in 1007 svill serve until 1010 except In case of vacancies by resig nation, death or other causes. This < nor has occurred in several counties over the state. Yours very truly. Ceo. L. Pitts, Co. Sept. Kducntion. Have the feel of unshod colts level ed al h ast once a IllOlltll With a rasp. Hilles: the animals gel exercise on bare ground; also see Ihn) the feet are kept well rounded and the toes are not too long. Stllllg for Li Years by Indigestion's panes trying many doctors and $200.00 worth of medicine in vain Ii. F. Ayscuo, of Ingleslde, \. C. at last used Dr. King's New Life Pills, ami writes lliey wholly cured him. They cure Constipation, biliousness, sick headache, Stomach, liver, kidney and bowel trouble... J..C at Laurens lnur. Co. and Pal metto Drug Co, A silo 10 feet in diameter ami thirls isso feel high is large enough lo sup ply silago for twenty cows, two bun ded and twenty days, allowing an average feed of thirls live pounds per cow per day. If You Are Worth S.-.II.IIIHI Don't Head This. This will not interest yon if you arc worth litis thousand dollars, but if sou are a man of moderate nieans and cannot afford to employ a physi cian ss hen yon base an attack of diar rhoea, yon svill be pleased lo know thai one or isso doses of Chamber lain's ( oiic. cholera and Diarrhoen Itemedy svill cure it. This remedy has I.n in use for many year:', and is thoroughly reliable. Price :;."> nts. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. The physicians tell us thai Btliok ing makes men bald-headed. Smoking in the parlor after the lace curtains hove been freshly put Hp is apt lo have that effect when ihe smoker's wife finds ii out. Looking tine's Hcst. It's a woman's dolight to look her best, hut pimples, skin eruptions, Boros ami boils rob life of joy. LIB ten' llUCklen'S Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and vel vety. It gloi'liles the face. Cures pimples, sore eyes, cold BOI'OS, crack id lips, chapped hands. Try it In fallible for idles. '?'..<'. at Laurens Drug Co.. Palmetto Drug Co. Plums ami blackberries are ripen illg and if you want to find sour boy or hog go to the plum orchard. (oi-l'l) keeps Hies oh Homos ami Cat He. 2fiC and fiOC, At all drug stores. II Hit. wivrifitor COLLEGE SCIIOL \It Sill I' \ \P ENTII INCH KXAMIN VTION. The examination for the award of vacant Scholarships, in Winthrop Col lege ami for the admission of new students will be held at the County i 'on11 House on Frldayi .Inly 2, at 11 a. in. Applicants must hot be less than ilfteelt year., of age. When Scho'ai'SllipH are vacant after July 1! they svill be awarded to ibose making the highest average at this examina tion, provided (hoy llleel the Condi tions governing the award. Appli cant? for Scholarships should \s rile lo President Johnson before the ex nmlunlion for Scholarship examina tion blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 ami free tuition, The novl session ssiii open September I".. 1000, For fur ther Information ami catalogue) ad* dress Pi.-. D .11. JOHNSON, 41-td. Keck Hill, S. C. Real Estate Offerings] nr.! acres of land, bounded by lands of Mamu'l Owincs, Kva .lucUson. and Warrior ('reek. Price $20 por ncro. 117 acres of land near Cray Court, bounded by lands of K T. Shell, W, R. Cray; seven room collage, fine barn ami outbuildings ami lino past uri'. Price $00 per acre. 2 acres in (own of Cray Court; nice building site Prlco $500.00. 200 acres of land near Diu Inn Creek church, bounded by lands of W. T. Purks ami Laurens White: :: tenant ? houses. Well timbered, good Slate of cultivation, Prlco $20.00 per acre. acres, land, bounded by land;; of .1. It. Wells. Thomas Hurts, and others ' with live room dwelling, good mit buildings; uear h'Uoiu. Price $15 per acre. One lot at Watts Mills, with seven room cottar1. 2u0 feel front ami IUU feet deep, with meat market. Prlco $1,200. Some valuable property In town of Clinton. Nim- bit: Iness lots on Droud street, ranging in price from $500 lo $1,200 per lot. Two lots fronting on Musgrove street, $300 euch. one beautiful building lot fronting Mint grove street, price $2.000. til* lot with beautiful residence fronting on Musgrove street, price $2,500. See lue CUI'I) if von wish lo purchase, this I is an exceptional opportunity. 150 acres, land, one-half mile of Dial church, with a handsome dwelling, It tenant houses and good outbuildings. Come quick if vou want this place. Price $f?tl per acre. M! acres of land just outside of the corporate limits of the town of day Court, with one tenant house. Price $.V) per acre. Two acre lot In Ihe town of Gray Court, with i room dwelling, nicely located. Price $2,f>00. One business hit, 150 feet front, 150 feel deep, in town of Gray Court. Price $500. One lot at Watts Mills. 250 feet front by 7n feel deep, i room collage ami lout b tidings, Price $1,000, One . at Watts Mills containing J HC I'rice $250. SS m res of land near Rrninlelt's Church, hounded by lands oT W. I*. Harris and .Inn liurdelto, Seven room dwelling, tenant hous.es. good ( barn and out buildings. Price $20 per acre. One I room cottage, with hall and :' porches, on GarUiigtnn avenue. Price $1,150. NO acres of land hounded by Will Martin and GaiTctl land;, seven i room dwelling, 2 tenant hom e", good bain and out buildings. Prlco $25 per sei e, : l iu acres bounded by lands of V c. Heliums ami Mitchell Owens, in 2 miles of Laurens; dwellings and out buildings. Price per acre. Iii acres land near Owlnga Rtatlon hounded by bind of John Jones und Tom Hrunilett wil.li dwelling und uul buildings prico i?'?' ou per uere. 100 acres lumi n?'.if I .an ford stat ion bounded by lauds ol Duff Patter son. .1 innen l'ulcrsnn and others with dw<'lliiif: and Tenant houses Prico $ilf?.oo |ioi" uere. acres of land, with dwelling, good barn ami mil buildings, near Owlugs. l'rico $11,500; lurma mado easy. 111 acres bounded by lands of Jeff Davis und Herbert Marlin; good len aul Iioukch, ami goiai barn, Price $.'ai per am'. 20 acres lain! near Iho incoriioruted limits ui Hi,' Town of Fouutaln Inn bouudod by lauds of Hobt. Taylor, T. 10. Nelson, Jim Adams and others; dwellings ami out buildings, Price $7fi.00 |h?r ucre. 100 acres of land, with live room dwelling, It-room tenant bouse, good oul huildings, near Hickory Taveru, Sullivan township. I'rice $16.00 uei acre. r.'i acroH of land In town of Lanford, with truant liotlB, at $f?0.00 I'm' ucro, Dm- lol ai Laurens Mills, w ith well ami :' brick chimneys. I'rice $1150. S'.i acres of land In one mile of the town ui tlray Court, wllh iv>o dwell Inga. Price ? 10 per aero. ft!! acres of land in town of Cray ('uiiri. dwelling ami outbuildings Price $.".n per aero. Ills acres of land near liaimn Creek church, n room dwelling, throe tenant bouses. Price $22.ho per ucro, I'll arrc. of land in Hunter lowil :'.hip. bounded b> lamp; of ItllfllS Dun lap. liebecea t'hrisliaii and tleo ('raw 1 fold; 2 ....ir room cot I agon, good oul butldinr.a, line bottom lands, well lim j bereit; till in:res in cultivatbill, DnH i *' I 00 acres in Dial township, bounded by land i ol Pink I lellaii.s, I.inly Holt ml It. <'. Wallace. Price $ 1.200, 1 OX acres of land in f Sreen ville cou li ly, Itutler township, bounded by lands of Mar) Snow, and 'fay lor ami Crcigh tun place; Know n us i he Thomas lieu licit place, ni: 1*1 noree river; six room dwelling, 2 good tenant houses and store building. Price $11,000.00. Itfi acre:- of land Dial's township, known as the old W ham'- homestead, with dwelling und oul buildings. Price $27.r?0 per acre. 127 acres land in Sullivan township, il room dwelling, good oul buildings, l tenant house. I'rice $11(1 per acre. 100 acre-; of land in Votings township, II room dwelling, two tenant bouses, pood harn. Price $2.2>r?0, r< IV acre- land I miles of Laurens, bounded by lands Mrs. Iturgess, IJob llrown, .11iti. Madden ami others; (! ten ant houses; 7 horse farm m cultivation. Will l>< rut into loti of KMJ acres each I 'rice $2(1 per acre. J. N. Leak Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds. Gray Court, S. C INTEREST [? the greatest incentive towards savinji money. W hen yon find vom iiionc) i- earninj? something yon fee] more like saving. Interest, like a mncli adverti ed remedy, "work: while yon sleep. " VVe i>.iY interest <?n saving's aceonlit! from >'i up, and on certificates of deposit l* ? i 601 1 month1'.; time. Absolute safety, liberal^* and courtesy oni watch word. Enterprise Bank Laurcns, S. C. Now is the Time and Sullivans' Store the Place Sow Unknown Peas and Cane Seed. VVe have a lot of Sound Clean I'nknown I'eas, Rally Orange and Ambei Cam- Seed. A full slock of Molasses and Syrup in Vi Rai?, 1 gal., 5 gal, :md 10 gal. kegs, Country cured smoked Hacon mid Shoulders. A nice line ol I'resli Juicy flams. Headquarters 1?> 1 I'resli Watci ground Corn Meal. I'irst and second patenl I?Monr. Corn, ? hits and Hay. Kentucky Wondei l*olc lieans should he planted now. Lim ited quantity Cotton Seed Meal and ('.n ine Prices as low as the lowest considering fpialily. J. H. Sullivan Laurens, S. C Woman's Friend Nearly all women suffer at times from female ailments. Some women suffer more acutely and more constantly than others. But whether you have little paiu or whether you suffer intensely, you should take Wine of Cardui and got relief. Cardui is a safe, natural medicine, for women, prepared scientifically from harmless vegetable in gredients. It acts easily on the female organs and gives strength and tone to tho whole system. The Woman's Tonic Mrs. Verna Wallace, of Sauger, Tex., tried Cardui. Sho writes: I "Cardui has done more fur me than I can describe. Lnst spring I was takeu with female inflammation and consulted a doctor, hut to I no avail, so I took Cardui, and inside of three days, 1 was able to do I my houaowork. Siueu then my troublo has never returned." Try it. AT ALL DRUG STORES Let Us Sell Your Property! We will get the best price possible Kisten! We have prospective buyers in mind, several In vom ?nie. It is otir business to sell UKAI? KS PA 1 h. Yon may sell for less not knowing ju t how to secure it from tin- buyer, Oni commission will amount to less than the difference yon would gel and tlx price we possibly conld have gotten. It will p.cy \<>u to Ii t yoin properly with us. Do you wish to buy Real Estate? \\V may have jusi whal yon want, gel um Ii I "t choice city and county property. I,el ns how it to you Ihen make selection will mal e tin- l< tin to nit you Laurens Trust Co. C. A. Power, Mgr. Real Instate Department. _ (g& & $ ^ ^ ^ ? ?: ** 9 * ? S ? ? 'S $ ? 5 fa V/ Sanitary Plumbing 1 31 w \v vt> That's the kind we Guarantee \j> f i \U to do. vl/ It is not every so called pin in bei t Ii it knows how to * 111 good hone t ,in< I ? am I try work, I'ul that's whal yon waul, tiood and sanilaiv work thit i tin kind we do, We use only the besl malet ial and will place Ihe hxlliri ? voll select. \V< will not lei you selecl ( fix I ure thai is nol sani?iry, la t u figure on \ mn plumbing bill. All repaii work promptly done ind guaranteed, See us about lilectrk Wiring and I ixtures, J. H. Boyd & Co Electrical and Plumbing Contractors. & \\t t V?/ w t w Z to vV. Phone No. 2d(), \Sf ~ ~ ~ ~ tfKJ KJ >?.? ^ 4 X V Vf/ w \7 W S? \y to \!/ M/ to to Laurens, S. C. Land and AVater! See me about selling thai property of yours ol about buying before \><u l<nv (let nr. plan it nev< fades when I can get a buyer. 1 have a lot oi ( hoii e propert) in Clinton foi sale, write or phone me and see it I e in interest you, P. S. Jeans CLINTON, S. C. Bell Phone, No. 75