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Subscription Price is $1.00 per Year Payable in Advance. S. K, DONEY, Editor. PUBLISHED BY ADVERTISER PRINTING COMPANY I.AL'RENS.S.C. R VTES FOR ADVERTISING. ? Ordinary advertisements, per square, or>*' inser tion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion, ?10 cents. Liberal reduction made for large advertisements. Obituaries: All over 50 wonta, one cent a word. Notes of thanks: Five cents the line. {?Entered at the postoffice at I.aurcns, S. C. as second class mail matter. i.UJRENS, S. C. SEPTEMBER 8. 1909. i:XLA ItGIMh "Weil sir. I wouldn't read the edito rial page of your paper under any circumstances", said a nood and sub- i stantial citizen some time ago to the editor of this paper. "I don't agree i with a single thing you say. ami [ don't like your policy-' all of which was said in perfect candor and with' > it ill feeling. "nut", continued our | friend, "I do rend every bll of the news nnd don't hesitate to sny thai The Ad vertiser is the best newspaper In the county; it has more news, a better class of new.-,, put up In finer and more convenient style than that of any county paper around here. It's a line newspaper, but I don't like the edito rial pago". "And yet you take the paper'' be was questioned. "Yes, for I don't luiv to read what i don'l want", sod he "l pay for The Advertiser because it i-, a newspaper", Contrast the above with the follow ing statement: "No. I don't want The Advertiser: I don'l like Its editorial writings and I won't have the paper". "Well", pur. tied the questioner, "Is it not the best paper in the county for news"? "Yes", replied the objector, "I have heard that it is. bill I don'l wallt It". We are fully aware of the fl.CI tiial there are a great many people in lite county who totally disagree with on almost every subject of public in- J (??rest. Some of these read Olli' opill lOUHt others do not. The point is that we do not fail out over our differences, Cond very often results from a fair discussion of a question; Indeed, hon i -it debate is the very best source of information. if we heard only those liiin.ns which u ? nlreadj know and cgiee upon there is little opportunity for mental growth, To brush up with opposing view.- is a mosi excellent In centive to deeper thinking, and a III I ml that meets no Opposition, will not hear the other side, very often mows ster ile, ami soon becomes circumscribed by very narrow hounds. The Advertiser i.i edited, uninflu enced by any particular Interest, save the good of all the people. What is said In the editorial columns Is based on an honest desire to be of benefit and Interest to the readers of the pa per. We have no pet schemes or ends to serve; our Held of discussion is not limited by any "interests" hid den from the public. Our desire is to discuss public quest Ions from our standpoint and let our readers know Our >tand. Nor do we quarrel with our friends tor holding the opposite \ iews. litit that U liol the point we would emphasize. The A.lv.-ri i.-er |s a S'evi'S paper, published for the purpose Of giving th'J people of Lahrens county Ike ?us. Tills we are end uvorlnn ' to do as best we ; ;.!>.. and we deem it not immodest io say that v. ? tire uu< - Ceodhlg in gratifying de-- e. Knelt week we jire seeking to improve our facilities, and. as the pati'onugt) war rants it we will continue to enlarge. Tue news is what the people want, fthd we are endeavoring to sttpply Ihftti Already The Advertiser print,, more reading matter, of home interest, than an. two papers in the. county, and y?l there is possibility for even greater things. if the p. opb' of this county wanl ;'. they can have the best county paper in South Carolina. Now is the time to lay the foundation. PI fly, sixty ami sevt r.ty new subscribers tit " coming in every week, if our frionds will take Up the cry, press forward the Work. the goal may bo reached ere long. Tiie Advertiser want.-. 2500 subscrib ers; why Cari'l e?Ch member of the present "family" help make if that number? * ? ? NORTH POIiK DISCOVERED. Or, Frederick Cook of Brooklyn has (" OVered the north pob>. according tt ews dispatches received f-om Eu rope. Hr. Cook is now in that coun try having Jusl landed on his return from the far north, where since early in l^OS he has bften battling with the cold in bis effort to locate the exact, rfpot from which all directions are outh. He el d 1.13 that he located the de ort April 21, l?03, p od there plant ed the American flay. , DISPENSARY ELECTION CONTESTS The. statt* hoard of canvassers has dismissed all the election contests ex cept that from Aiken. In Aiken, cer tain Irregularities are churned and the county board has been ordered to take testimony. Meanwhile tin* Aiken dis pensaries are (dosed. ? ? ? Lord Ideas our old souls! Here's the New York Tribune with '?A Pisa Kor netter Whiskey". Universal Is the cry: "better li ptor. cheaper Ihpior, more, liquor"! . ? ? ? Better net busy, Mr. Candidate; the election is hut a year o'Y. ? ? ? Most heartily do sv? wish an early termination to that Rock Hill school controversy. ? ? ? Anyhow, Mr. Lowe, the fellow was caught: and there's glory enough for all. ? ? ? The North pole has b >en discov ered but the price of ice will not be any lower. ? ? ? All honor to those seven mothers of Confederate veterans! Their days have been long in the land; may they be yet longer. May the love and ten derness of all the people make their last days beautiful and bright. A contemporary asks what platform Mr. Fentherstone will run on If the geuernl assembly passes a statewide prohibition bid. The whiskey ques tlon is only a .-mall part, and it should be, of tiny stron!?, candidate's platform. We hops It is growing even less important every year. That candidate v.l.) does hot stand for a strict enforcement of all law. for the relief of vi civic ill.-, lor improvement :i every depnr'nieni of the govern-1 men:, and .or I he bet term <>r.l and en largement oi all public enterprises thai work good for the people, is by no menus w'hti.t v..- consider a states man, a candidate who rides into ollico on som ! pnrlicul Issue, and i that alone, i.- hut :i time server. ? ? ? Kditor llnrl?y will learn nfter one or two issues thtil he t?'ttsi exercise a ' litti > care rn?l discretion In the i charges he pre"vi'A against pit< pie In South Carolina. 1 ? * ? Lovely Ltuir. us! There !.? none like her ia all ;lie tu ad. ? ? ? Much success to the new pap?r soon ! to be. issued !>>? the Aiitl-Salo: h league and the Woman's Christina Temper ance union, Lev. .'. L. Hurley is to ho the editor, and the purpose of toe publication is to assist, i to cause ol statewide iirohibitloti. V.'e earnestly hope the org! a will do goo 1. . ( i Rvery county whers dispensaries ; have been re-opened i> suffering the effect - ol" a ".-treat delug3 after a Ion? I drouth". That is just what Laurens ; escaped, thanks to t'.;?* peremptory ac- , ' lion of the hoar I. ? ? ? h While the CO'tOn crop is not so good j ( in our stai ?, it appears to be very lit Lle poorer than last year; and the gen eral average Is considerably lower. Dur farmers will get a better price for the staple this season, so why worry? ? ? ? Hr. Frederick A. Cook of Brooklyn says he has fotllt 1 the North pole. We have no reason to doubt his word. nor will we attempt an expedition to llsprove it. Mrs, \. iL Dnxnull Head. Mrs. Att'.cus li. h.iphall, n ???> Miss Dttrgnil or* Florence, died :?! liCf home u Ahdefi on Th? rSdtiy. ".'.?. Dughall. ? Ii .re The Woman's Home. The L. ? M; Pniiit decorates more Hum two million iVmericuh hohiesi. its beautiful finish an l lasting fresh* liesS distinguishes i resldeiice painted With It froth all oihers. li's Metal fclnC Oxide lOlilbluad With White Lead which make.- i* v. ear and ( over like Paint when mixed with El gallons ot Linseed oil til GS cents per ?all,at makes 7 ?allen- ready for use. Act* tinl cost about $1.20 per gallon. ,i. li. & M. L. N.ish. l.tutrens; .1. w, Copetnnd Co., Clinton: L. <v M. Paint Agents. There are. in all communities people dull of comprehension?hard to "catch on" hut everybodj by this time must know that The Advertiser I* going to give somebody a fine piano, somebody a tine buggy, somebody a fine watch, tltld KOUiebOdy a tine chair. Near Death in IM? Pond. it was a thrilling experience to Mrs. Ida Soper to face death. "For years a severe Inn? trouble ?ave nie Intense suffering," she writes, "and several tlmofl nearly caused my death. All remedies failed and doctors said I was incurable. Then Dr. King's New Dis covery brought uulck reliof and a cure so permanent that I have not have not been troubled In twelve years." Mrs. Sopor lives in hi? Pond, Pa. D WOrkfl wonders In Coughs and Colds. Sore Lungs, HomorrhaKes. Lu Orippe, Ast lav.,i Croup. Whooping Cough ani' all Bronchial affections, BOe and *l.(.0. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by l/turens Dr.? Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. Tribute by ('?mp R. S. Owens. Whereas Ood, In His all-wise Prov idence, has again thinned ou depleted ranks by removing from this earthly camp to the eternal camping-ground, where the Immortal hosts of departed Comrades have been so long gather ing, our beloved comrades, Geo. NV. Moore of Co. A, 3rd S. C. battalion, an 1 J. W. Adair of Co. [, 3rd S. C. regiment, both of Camp H. S. Owens. No. 9UL*. U. C. V:. Therefore, resolved that by the death of these dear comrades we have lost two as brave and loyal soldiers as ever went forth In answer to their country's cull, to do valiant service for their native state, or ever marched under the folds of the starry cross In the trying days of the great war be tween the North and South. These were soldiers that were al ways loyal, brave and true: men that shrank from no duty or peril, whether on the long, weary inarch, the regu lar routine of camp lite, the midnight vigils of the dangerous picket post. In the fevered ward of the dreaded hospital or in the carnage and tumult of battle. Enlisting in the early stages of the struggle, they were of Kershaw's fa mous brigade, which did heroic ser vice In ail the great campaigns? to all the world- of the far-famed Army of Northern Virginia, from Ma uassas to Apponiattox. To give the story of the war servie? of our comrades would he to write the history of that army whose cam paigns furnish lessons for the stu dent of the art of war in every land, and whose magnificent achievements excite the wonder of the world. Returning to thell" desolate homes at the close of the war. and again taking up the responsibilities of civil life, they were as true as citizens, as parents, and as consistent members of the Christian Church and in all the relations of life us they had been loyal and brave in the war. And again, when the dark days of reconstruction came and the avenging Itr.nd "i relentless conqueror was laid upon our prostrate state, these weiv; among thai faithful hand thai ro>e up j|, resistance anil, bidding de dnnce to the minions of power, drove ?he alien from our horders. and by forever assuring Anjf'o-Saxon rule, ni de possible the mag - growth, and atlory. and greatness of our beloved Southland. While sorrowing in our loss, we vould humble ourselves in Btibmls don to the Divine will. We extend to the bereaved families and I'rl nds of oar deceased brothers unr deepest sympathy nnd condolence, mil commend them to the loving com passion of lllm without whose knowl <d te not even the smallest of his i features shall fall. Thai a copy <a this resolution be forwarded to the families of our de ?ea t?d comrades and thai the county papers be requested to publish. Titos. .1. Duckett. David T. Copeltiiid, ,las. M. Simpson. Committee. NOTICE OF ELECTION. State of South Carolina, I.aurens County. Whereas petitions signed by more than one-third of the qualified elect ors and free holders residing in the Waterloo School District, Waterloo Township, No. 7, I.aurens County, South Carolina, ashing for an election on the question of levying a Four (4) Mill Tax upon property in said School District to he used for School purposes have been filed with the County Hoard of Flection, an election is hereby ordered upon said question, said election to be held on the 17th day of September, I90f?, at the Mt. Olive School House, under the man agement of the Trustees of the said School District. Only such electors as return real or personal property for taxation, and who exhibit their tax receipts and registration certificates as required in generul elections shall be allowed to vote. Those favoring the Tax shall vote a ballot Containing the word "Yes" written or printed thereon: those against the tax shall vote a ballot containing the word "No" written or printed thereon. Tolls shall open at the hour of 7 If Interested In Flour St e us this Week, we will make prices very interesting*. For good Coffee see us, for fine Tea see us, for fresh Vegetables see us, for seasonable Fruits see us. J. W. Payne The Cas!: Grocet Next Door to Palmetto Man'.;. PHONE, NO. LS3 o'clock in the forenoon and remain open until the hour of 4 in the after noon, when they shall be closed and the ballots counted. The Trustees shall report the result of said election to the County Auditor within ten days thereafter. GKORGB L. 1MTTS 6-2t. Co. Supt. of Education. FINAL SETTLEMENT. Take notice that on the 8th day of October. 1909, 1 will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as Ad ministrator of tbe estate of Susie P. Grler, deceased, in the office of the Judge of Probute of Laurens county, at 11 o'clock a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Administrator. All persons indebted to said estate are notified and required to make pay ment on that date: and all persons having claims against said estate will present them on or before that date, duly proven, or be forever barred. B. H. Grler, Administrator. Sept. 8. l'.?0!\ ? 1 mo. PHOTOGRAPHS f The McCord 1 1 Studio I ? s> I will copy any Photo, en- <> # large any picture and >^ I make High Grade Pho- g I tographs for you at the | ? very lowest prices. No >< photographer can do ? I more nor offer any & ? more special inducement | 8 than the \> 8 I HcCord Studio f ? has alwavs done. $ I " & I The McCord j I Studio's \ motto is "Best Pictures, Lowest Prices" u Come to see us. S Get it at Simmons! UR NEW FALL GOODS are arriving daily and we have for your in spection the largest, beet selected, and most exclusive line of merchan i , disc we have ever had the privilege of presenting to the trade. 1 All the new shades and weaves in Silks, Satins, Woolen and Cotton Dress Fabrics, Staple and Fancy Net-ens, Dress Trimmings in all the now Gold, Sil , ver and Felt effects. ? Our Millinery Department is filled with the most exclusive styles from the 1 best workers, an 1 the Northern and Fastern Markets afford. If you get your : hat at Siftimons you may rest assured that you have the proper thing. i *????-?~ ; Special Notice r , We have added to our stock an elegant line of Ladies' Tailored Suits and , Skirts and we wish to urge you to inspect our line before you buy elsewhere. , We can not only give you what you want, but can give it to you at the price i you want it and save you money. ? _-__ \ You get what you want when you want it at i -_^__ ! 0- B. Simmons & Son Citation for Letter? of Administration The State of South Carolina. County of Laurens. By O. O. Thompson. Probate Judge: Whereas. Annie Lou Balentino and .1. W. Balentlne made suit to me. to graut them Letters of Administration of the estate and effects of P?. Mills Balentlne, These are therefore, to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said R. Mills Bal entlne, deceased, that they be and ap pear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Laureus C. H., 3. C, on the 9th day of September, next, af ter publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administra tion should not be granted. Given under my hand tins, 'J.")th day of August, Anno Domini 1909. O. G. THOMPSON. ?-2t J. P. U C. A RARE OPPORTUNITY is here offered to the SICK AND SUFFERING of oar Community. READ REFLECT & ACT carefully thoroughly accordingly Visiting Specialists from the Cleveland institute of /Medicine and Surgery, tejrnllj chartered and incorporated " < LEVEL VXD, 031!.'?. will pay their ttrst visit to LAURENS. S. C. ami will be at the Grays Hotel. Friday September 10th. TELL YOUR SICK FRIENDS. One Day Only. 8 A. M. TO 6 P. to. FREE Thhj h'.stiiute, composed cf a group of regularly graduated physicians ana sur geons, licensed, lega'^f chartered and In corporated under the taws of t<'? Stato of Ohio, sends at Its own expense thejo eminent medical spec'allst3 In order to Introduce the newest .nethods and dis coveries In medicine and surgery, such as the system of treatment under X ray, Violet ray, Flnsen ray, Hydrotherapy, Etc., to give to tdose who call on tho above date, consultation, examination, advice and all medicines required to com plete a cure, absolutely free. Theste spe cialists wot diagnose your case and give you the benefit of their skill and med ical knowledge. There Is In this case no experimenting or guesa work at your expense. You will be told whether you can ba cured or not. If your case Is curable they will put you under treatment Immediately; If Incura ble they will give you suah advice ao may prolong your life. Their treatment always gives quick relief, and ultimately positively cures. Being prepared to cope with each Individual case the human sys tem Is thoroughly cleansed of the dis ease In a natural and direct manner, and Improvement Is noticed at once; even the worst cases are treated without any Inconvenience to the patient or the pur suing of his or her dally vocation. If you are Improving under your family physician, do not come and take up their valuable time, as they absolutely refuse to treat any cne who Is under the caro of the local physicians. They wi3h be sides to give eaca patient plenty of time ard their undivided attention, but can not listen to long stories not pertaining to your trouble. They have discarded t u Old methods imd remedies used for ago-, by the medical world, and which It woul i be folly to depend upon any longer, for they arc net known to cure, cs thousands die, depending en them f:>r relief. The fo:io/.ing list of diseases only r.re taken under treatment, tO'Wit] Dis a ej of the Nervous Syste n, Ho.i. t, Stem ach. Lures. Kidneys, Catarrh,' (pUCUlont 0:' do), Consumption, Epilepsy, Dei'ress, Dis eases of Women,Tumor6,Poeudo cancerc, Piles, Of a Chronic Nature c:^1y. They treat Deafness by en entirely new meth od, ar.d hearing in many ensse Is restored at once. Catarrh In all Its Varied forms, like other diseases If once ta>.en under treatment, Is cured permanently to re main so and to never return. It matters not whom you have seen, or with whom treated, do not fall to call, as a visit will C03t you nothing, and may restore you to health, or oven save or prolong your life, a3 thousands of persons Will testify by unassailable testimonials In all parts of the country. If you suspect Kidney Trou ble, bring a two ounce bottle of yo-r Urine fo.~ cherr;-:^! and microscopical an alyst. REM EMBER:-Th? free offer Is during this visit only, and will not be repeated, Persons commencing treatment upon their future visits will bo reculred to pay, but not one cent will be asked from those commencing treatment during this visit for any medicine necessary to ef fect a cure, Irrespective of your position In life, or the number of those who come on above date. Whensoever, or by whom wanted, a positive guarantee to cure wl'l be given under their system of treat meat. Those having long standing and complicated disease, who have failed to get well and become discouraged, are particularly Invited to call. NOTICE: ? Married ladles without tholr HUSBANDS, and minors without their FATHERS, will positively not be admitted to consultation unless accom panied by one of their local physicians. Office Hours: 9 A. M. to 7:30 P. M. DON'T FORGET THE DATE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER mm Call fur Dr. W. 1$. Smith.