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CROSS HILL WOMEN UNVEIL MONUMENT The B. >V, Kali Chapter, V. D. ('., Hon or Confederate Dead Addresses by l>r. Miller and Col. Whurtoil. Cross urn. July B.?The unveiling of the Confederate monument here Wednesday was an Interesting occa sion. Qiute a good crowd was pres ent, a number Of visitors from I.au reus, Waterloo and Mount vllle. The program arranged was carried out only Mr. J. J. McSwnln, one of the speakers, could not be here. Dr. Mil ler end Col. .1. II. Wharton made good addresses. Miss Leila Nance of Duo West recited a beautiful selection. We say well done to our women. The B. W. Ball chapter. C. I >. C, has done Well. All honor to them! Since our women have done so much to honor (he memory of the soldiers, Bitrely every one will contribute something to the monument tO he erected to the Women of the Confederacy. Mrs. Carrie McSwain and children Of Ncwbcrry were Cross Hill visitors last week. Farmers In this community are hav ing quite a tussle with the urnss, and the end Is not yet. Mr. It. A. Austin made u hurried business trip to Spartan burg last Thu rsday. Mr. Walter Grimes lots returned from Florida, whither he went to visit his brother, Laurens Grimes, who was seriously hurt by a train of cars. Lauren8 was flagman ami fell between (wo cars which passed over him. At first it was though! he would die of the injuries, but he escaped with only severe bruises and tin- Ions of one finger. I). W. Alderman & Sons Co., Alcubi. have bought a lot in town and are building a large Warehouso to store lumber. Mr. L. F. McSwnln repre sents them here. ('kiss Hill crossed bats with the Ninety-Six t,aui on the diamond here last Wednesday, it was quite an Interesting rann- ami resulted In a score of 2 to o in favor of Ninety-Six. Mr. W. A. Hough of Chester w:>s with friends here and played with the '"toss Hill team. Catarrh Cannot He Cured with local applications, as they can not reach tlie seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take Internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. it was proscribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the host tonics known, combined with the best tdood purifiers, act In.*; directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two Ingredients is what produces such wonderful re sults in curing catarrh. Sc:id for testimonials free. F. .1. CHKNI3Y .v CO.. Crops.. Toledo. (). Sold by drnj-'i-'ists. price 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constl pat ion. Made a Splendid Itccord. Among the most distinguished guests hero lor the re union and one to whom the newspaper pcoplo par ticularly give a warm welcome is Col. T. I!. Crews, of Laurens, the able ed itor of the Lnuronsvlllo Herald. Col. Crews was in (lie cavalry service dur ing the war. ami made a splendid re cord. II?' is a veteran newspaper man, enjoying among the pencil pushers of South Carolina the distinc tion of being the oldest among them in point of service, lie was for sev eral years president of the State Press association, ami regularly attends the meeting*! as he does those of the South Carolina division. C. C. V., and the general re-union.--Cluster Lan tern. <y, '** " A Horrible llnld-t p. "About ten years ago my brother was 'held up' In his work, health and happiness by What was believed to be hop,'less consumption", writes W. It. Llpscoinb, of Washington, N. c. "Me took all kinds of remedies and treat ment from several doctors, but found no h?lp till he used Dr. King's New Discovery and was wholly cured by six bottles, He Is a well man today". It is ipiiek to relieve ami is the surest euro for weak or sore lunns. hemorr hages, coughs and olds, bronchitis, la grippe, asthma and all bronchial affections. 50c and Jl.ee. Trial bot tle free. Guaranteed by Laurens Drug Co, ami Palmetto Drug Co. t'nreoonstruoted still. .lohn W. Smith of Konno. a member of Co II. Fourth S. C. regt., is an old veteran who proudly claims tliat he is "unreconstructed" ami will *o u> the grave so. Mr. Smith Is taking In the re-unlon and expects to have fl great time here with his old comrades. Chester Lantern. Pi sold the of j ral ato Wh state, the re-unions ... ter Lantern. . Von will find the best line of Jelly Tumblers at S. M. & E. H. Wllkes & Co. MISSION DAY AT HARMONY. Interesting Program Rendered Last SUNDAY MOHN IM.. Harmony, July :f.?On last Sunday the Sunday school of this place gave one of (he most touching and inter esting programs that has been given for many years in old Harmony church. The Sunday school seems to lie Improving In many ways. Af ter the program was finished Rev. N. (!. ncthea, the pastor, gave an excel lent talk ami brought out many inter esting points on mission work. The people seemed to lie touched for those in the heathen lands, as the collection was almost twice as much as ever taken on childrcns' day at Harmony. The farmers of this section arc hav ing trouble with the mass; it seems thai some sunshine would be very much appreciated. Mrs. Lnrkin Hughes, who has been visiting in this community, has re turned to her home in Tic-kens. .Miss Ksteiie Taylor of Princeton was in this section Sunday. Mrs. Tom Downey of I.aurcs has been visiting in this section. Mr. .lohn C. Cheek of Mountville was In this community last week. Rev. .1. A. Hughes of this section went to IMckens last week where he will represent the Owens Bros.' Mar ble Co. of Creenwood. I'IMNt ll'.M OP OKA SCHOOL. Rev. II. II. (irler Chosen I'or the Posi tion Other Notes of Interest. Ota. July .".th. .Mrs. Howard t'abl well and daughter. Kli/.abeth. have been spending several days with Mrs. Caldwell's sister. Mrs. (). I.. Hunter. Mrs. Duvaii Compton of Spartan burg and Master .lohn Lindsey of (Min ton are the attests of Mrs. A. H. Work man. An unusually large congregation gather..I at the A. R. P. church last Sabbath. The pastor, Rev. R. H-. drier, is one of the best in the synod and his sermon on yesterday was up to his usual high standard. Miss lOstelle McCllntock and brother of Due West are visiting their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McClin tock. Miss Virginia Owens and brother of Clinton are visitors at Mrs. <>. I.. Hunt* r*8. At a meeting of the school board this morning Rev. lb II. Qrler was elected principal. The assistant teacher will be announced later. Miss Helle Cralg will leave soon for Montreat, where she goes to attend the missionary conference. President Helps Orphans. Hundreds of orphans have been helped by the president of the Indus trial and Orphans' Home at Macon, On., who writes: "We have used Fleet ric luiters in this institution for nine years. It has proved a most excellent medicine for stomach, liver and kidney troubles. We regard it as one of the besl family medicines on earth". It invigorates the vital organs, purifies the blood, aids diges tion. Cientes appetite. To strengthen and I uild up thin. pale, weak children <>r run-down people it has no equal. Hest lor female complaints. Only ?"?"<? at Laurens Drug t'o. and Palmetto Drug t'o. l ite Cotton itloom. on Friday The Advertiser received another cotton bloom in a letter from Gray Court signed Robert Hill, in which he says ii is (he 11.st cotton bloom he has seen ibis season. He lives on Mr. W. Ii. Martin's place and says he has a line crop We are glad to h.ar this and to see the bloom. The Advertiser I Ikes to record the first blooms of COttOli, Like "The Last Hose of Summer", the first bloom of cotton is always interesting, Only it happens thirl the Hill bloom was not the firol tills season, as we made mention of several "11 ist I looms" re ceived last Week. NOTICE (IK ELECTION. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Whereas, petitions signed by more than one-third of the qualified elect ors and free holders residing in the Mountville High School District, Hun ter No. ::. LntirOns County. South Car olina, asking for an election, upon the question of le yilig a two i2) mill lax upon property in said High School District to he used for High School purposes have been bled with the Comity Hoard of education, an elec tion is hereby ordered upon said ques tion, said election to be held on (he 17th day of July. 19011, at the Mount ville High School HOUSe, under the management of (he trustees of said school district. Only such electors as return real or personal property for taxation, and who exhibit their tax receipts and reg istration certificates, as required in the general election, shall be allowed to Vole. Those favoring the tax shall vole a ballot containing the word "Yes" written or printed thereon; those ?*?v shall vote a ballot "? n or r of and ir of vheii s be es.llt dltor Co. supi. oi Kducatibn, July 3, P.Ktfi?I9-2H Din't buy Fruit Jars before yon see our line of Mason's In all sizes. I S. M. & K. II. Wllkes & Co. What about protecting your property against loss by fire. We have as good as the best in the way of Insurance. Laurens Fire In surance Agency C. W. McCRAVY, Mgr. ?.??????wiiiii?? wiPiiwiini-a N'ow is your chance to get at greatly reduced prices, all clean, good stock. Fountain Syringes, Hot Water Bags. These are sick room necessities and each household should have one. Now is your chance to get a good one cheap. See our line of Brush es, Combs and Toilet Articles. Dr. Posey's The Old Reliable. Glowing Springs Mineral Water $8.00 TO WILMINCTON, N. C AND RETURN VIA COLUMBIA- NEWBERRY AND LAU RENS RAILROAD Ton day excursion ticket? on sale each Thursday, May 27111 to August Ujth, 1909. All tick ets limited to reach original start ing point returning ten days in addition date of sale. All excellent opportunity to visit popular Wrightsville Beach, X. C, at a small cost. Kor information call on ticket agent, or write, W. J. CRAIG, tt" Passenger Traffic Manager. University of South Carolina Schools of Arts, Science, Kduca lion, Law, Knginccriug and (rradtiate Studies. Ton different courses h ading to tlu- degrees of A. B< and P.. S. College feel, room and light, $66.00, Board $12.00, per month. Tuition remitted in special cases. Petty-two scholarships each worth Si00 in cash and free tui tion. For catalogue address, S. C. MITCHELL, President Columbia, 8. C. GHICHESTER SPILLS DIAMOND BRAND I.ADlKs 1 A?1< your On DIAMOND 1 Coro nirtnlllc Rlbtxm Tai T>ri>|r?l?t ftnil _ DIAMOND IIKANI? PII.I.H, for twrnty.flro yciiri regarded *? ne?U.Stiffbt, A1 w Ay * Ki llaMe. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS $$& EVERYWHERE ?S AHE VOl THINKING OF Investing in real estate? Or are you merely looking for a home or place of business to rent? We will assist you. whatever your needs, and we can faithfully promise you a bargain in what lines we do business for you. SOME HOUSES FOR SALE that arc gems of fine building and attractive in appearance and arrange ment. Terms to suit. Better see our list. ANDERSON & BLAKELY. Todd Building Laurens, S. C. Picture Frames Any size," any style, any price. Line of neat oval Frames assorted sizes and finished suitable for Photographs. NICHOLS STUDIO Diamonds On Partial Payments. A small amount down and a little each month will soon Buy a Diamond You will have it paid for before you know it, and with the money you would have thrown away. Besides You know the quality and the weighty of the Diamond you buy from us. We sell the best and at rea sonably low prices. Fleming Bros. JEWELERS. Is There Sickness in Your Home? Then who's filling your proscriptions? Who is sup plying your sick room wants? < Inc tiling about our stock is that it is rclia blp fresh, the drugs and medicines can he depended on to do jnst what they are expected to do and best of sll our service is pjoiupt, We fill any doctors pre emption as it should be filled. TRY US Agent for Yours Dodson, Edwards Drujc Co. A Word to the Parents of Laurens County Do you desire a liberal education for your boy? If so can you send him to ft better place than ERSKINE COLLEGE, Due West, S. C. ? You know the good reputation of Due West. ERSKINE COLLEGE has been a neighbor to von for more than 10 years. It offers the opportunity for liberal culture at a reasonable cost. Free tuition in Wylie Home for girls, for illustrated catalogue, apply to J. S. MOFFATT, Duo West. S. C. $ LARGE PROFITS ? IN REAL ESTATE J Suppose you had bought REAL ESTATE five or ten years ago? What would your profit have been now? Why not profit by the past and buy now for the future. Five years from now there will be in crease in values as large per cent as in the past five years. We have for sale lots with or without buildings and nice farms and will make suitable term?! ? Laurens Trust Co. ? $ ^ C. A. Power, Mgr. Real Estate Department. * Misses Drop Stitch f I HOSIERY j mm) * The 15c quality this week ? 5j at 10c a pair, colors Pink Blue jf J and White. f *J Many have taken advan= ?? ij tage in the reduction of summer $ ?2 goods The cut prices will con= & ?5 tinue during this week an oppor- & * tunity to secure a nice dress at & * a small cost at, <f % W. G. WILSON & COMPANY f wm% Laurens, S. C: A, ?2 1* OW *i4 *i* ??* *if ?Si? *?* ??* UQ Littleton Female College One of the most successful and liest equipped boarding schools in the South with hot water heat, electric lights and other improvement ! 28th annual session Will begin Sept. 10, 1900. For catalogue nddre. | J. M. RHODES. President, Littleton. N. C. Sanitary Plumbing That's the kind we Guarantee to do. It is not every so called plumber that knows how to do good honest and sanitary work. But that's what you want, (iood and sanitary work?that is the kind we do. Wc use only the best material and will place the fixtures you select. We will not let you select a fixture that is not sanitary. Let us figure on your plumbing bill. All repair work promptly done and guaranteed. See us about Electric Wiring and Fixtures. J. H. Boyd & Co Electrical and Plumbing Contractors. Phone No. 240, Laurens. S. C.