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LAURENS TOURISTS IN CANADA Written for The Advertiser. Some weck? ago. a party of tourists left Laurens for nn extended trip, on Ibe "Seaboard's Specially Conducted Tour", through the northern parts of the United States and Into Canada. My special request, "One ol the Tarty" inis prepared for The Advertiser the following Account of tin trip: Believing it would 1? of interest to our Lnurens friends to have some tl* dlngs from us while on oar tour, and at the solicitation of some of the nu in born of our Immediate party, we de cided to write a letter from this place mentioning some of the points ol In* loreBt wo have passe?! by. Of course we cannot attempt elaborate descrip tions or details, as time v\iil net allow, only cursory n< I OK Oil the more prom inent feature as Been on our "stop over". Our pleasant party from lnurens consisting ol Mrs. Tallulull .lines. Mrs. J, II Teagno, Mr. and Mrs. Rrooks Swygert, Miss .tlllta Irby, Missis Wil lie and Olynthln .lones, Miss Ina Little and Miss Willie Rice boarded the o'clock train for C Inton, our starting point, on the afternoon of Aim. "1st. Here our part) dispersed In different dlrectior.8 to spend a few hours, pleas antly chatting the time away while we wee waiting for our car to be put in readiness. Promptly at 10:80 o'clock the little "No. !?" reassenil led and were more than willing after a day of ex cited anticipations to r< tire. O ir car the "St. (Jeorge". a c< ir.mo dions. up-to-date, well i ipiipped Pull man was now ready for occupancy Some of us wi rc soon in the 111'III8 of "Morpheus" dreaming of loved ones loft behind, othors of the sic!.is ol be seen on oar tour, and others still so full of "the sweetest story ever told" on i moonlight drive to Clinton as not to he able to ev? n u ink of sleep. At ?t a. m, on thi morning of Sept. 1st we were aroused by the shrill whistle ol the regular passenger train on S. A. t... which was to take ns to Raleigh, from which point our tour really be gins; by this time our little number I had Increased to !'0, many having Joined us nil along the rente. After traveling all <!ay on the S. A. L., a road which, by the way. we would say just here without "odious comparison" with I other roads, has established for Itself a reputation which can scarcely be equaled ly others for comfort, cour- | (cons and persistent attention, We arrived at Portsmouth about 11:30 p. in, Hi re the party was transferred to the beautiful boat "Southland", owned by the Norfolk Mid Washington Stei.m Boat Co.; of course wo "south nors" all felt ;.t home <n The "South land." We were soon conveyed across the Bilsenhcth river to Norfolk, then up the I ny and out into the Potomac; here we liegen our voyage to WashingB 11,11 ride long to be n mi mben ; by some of ' the members of bur party from more than one standpoint, because some us had a very decided touch of "sea sickness." as our boat became pretty rough In passing out of the hi.y into the ^ rand ol ! I i: riiac. We arrived in iishingt a? 7 a . had covered Httfttciently to enjoy bur break fast at the Rlgjs hot?!. one jtf the I > t In the city. ]\, -. ;. day replci ? with liniere*I wits spent. Sight-seeing ears, supplied with guides were promptly at the doors as ivo repaired from tl." dining loim. to Convey ns over this beautiful city, orte <?!' the prettiest in America. We \vere shown tie most proa.inc.-.i streets : l.d avenues, \It* lug the ci pltol. white house, treasury building, congressional library' and various other places too numerous t<> mention. In 'he afternoon We wen car: it d out i II ? IC< t I'lc Cars to Mt Verm.n. ti e home of the "'Father of our CoUhtry 1" here we felt as tl o we we-" walking on hallowed ground, on li i'ddtn had s ?nie sweet, sacred as SOC.'titlon. some little StOl'J Of its own to place In :!?? li'- history of fids llltM lrlOtlS fi.miiv. As we stood nil the piazza of this sweet oid home over looking the Potomac we could readily see why he loved M(, Vor lion; beauti ful Mt Verm n! by nature'-"! beautiful, while art has 1< t.t much to the en chantment of the scene. Next we were carried Id Arlington, the home of our famous IL c. Lee, of Confed erate fame, now the national come* lory. As we rode end walked thro' this "silent city of the dead" we thought what a beautiful resting place, yet. we could not refrain from think ing lew Lurtful WOUld he to the proud, patriotic spirit of Lee to know that tils on'"' beAUllfUl home on li e Potomac is now the national cemetery. Thus ended a day in the national capital. Friday night finds us on our way (0 Niagara; we hoarded the train now ready for occupancy on the Bui tlmorfl and Ohio railroad, passing through Philadelphia. South Mc-thlc hem and Arriving at Manch Chunk on the LehJgh Valley railroad, a name given by the Indians to Pear Mt. One of the greatest attractions here Is the ride up the famous gravity rail road?a most delightful and romantic trip. The scenery is one continuous panorama of beauty, vast and exhaus live is it is ever changing, Kuhlime Hi)(I Impressive. After enjoying this famous ride up IMsgaii and*Ml. Jeff erson making the ascent by steam ami eabie, and the descent ly grav Ited, Iranglit with danger, it was bill natural tl at we, should have some misgivings as in ear safety; we felt grateful indeed lo be safely landed at the tout nt the mountain where we now begin our rid" up the beautiful i Lehigli valley. Too much cannot be said ot this beautiful valley. We follow the pretty little Lehigh live: fur miles and miles with mountains towering above to make tie beauty ot the scenery all along more graphic and pit turesqiie, passing ? II ami on Ihro' that portion of our country known as the "Swit/enland ot America.'' At 7::i(i o'clock p. m. or. the Srd instant we lind ourselves at Niagara, here we stopped at the "Im perial" hotel, the best in the place. The night being dark we could scarcely control our1 impatient deslr? to see the falls, so of coarse all rushed to the river early Uext morning. It is useless to attempt here a descrip tion of the grandeur and sublimity cd this scene. Who can forget the first Impression id this grand, stupendous spectacle? It surpasses any concep tion one could possible have. The roaring of the falls, it is said, under favorable conditions may be heard at a distance of i*> miles. The t urisi on his first visit to the t.:iis is im pressed with an inexpressible sense of ama/.emi r.t. While we stood gaz ing in speechless wonder- upon the scene, we could Hot bill he r< mllldi il nf the beautiful couplet by Tom Moore: 'I dreamed not I should wander hen In musing awe: should tread the wondrous world: See all its store t.i inland water hurled in one vast volume down Niagara's steep.'' A light is required to bring out the colors of the rain-bow. so is a trip around the Niagara belt line, to bring out the true beauty and grandeur of the American and Canadian falls; the great whirl-pool rapids, the wonder ful porge and the magnificent scenery that has made Niagara world famous. Wjp find that we n us! now tear our selves away from this magnetic scene hs our ' time is up" and we must turn i our faces toward Toronto. We bee the indulgence of the kind read' r lor i ur lengthy letter, even ! now "The half has not been told." hut we were really oblivious of the fact I thai one tires ot nailing: however, before we close our biter, we wish ' to make especial mention of tire beau- | llfui service, kind ?* "ourteous at tention we ; iv r? u t the hands of Messrs. (Sip' and their most estimable . v. avc made themselves fnmo . onduetlng parties tin touts thro' tin- different portions of our Contim nt. Thanking yon for- your kindness in advance, we promise to try and not liOI'C our rcatb r s with our i:c\t teil?, r. which will begin at Toronto and com ideie the schedule of the "Seaboard Mr Line Canadian To:::." We hoarded the train at Niagara a: ;?:!!<? p. m. and are now en out' way !o Toronto. The last census gives' this place 350.00(1 inhabitants. it is i most modern and beautifully kept ritv. Here, autos rtiei am) conveyed is in haste to "King Kdward" hotel, a most magnificent building; we will ?mi attempt a detailed description ol this grand hotel, which cost several millions of dollars, I .it would like to inept Ion some of the features that Im press the tourist most. One among Others is its Immense rotunda with ils marble pillows and Mosaic doors. ' the unusual size and brilliancy <>; Its European dining rooms, with its dainty finish of ivory and >.???.<!. pie si nt a picture of luxurious elegance no: easily forgotten. Strangers who \*si Toronto whether from Kurope or "The Slates" are surprised beyond measure at the general evidence of pro-perity. In proportion RH cities are being judged by their public buildings, Toronto is deserving of abundant credit. Alter a delightfully served break fast, we are out again in observation cars, nil comfortably seated, the (berry bugle announces our start and we are oft' sightseeing, Turning into Froill street, we see many beautiful banks, Insurance offices and whole sale houses; now westward along King St.. the guide calls our attention to St. .lames' cathedral with its lofty spires. Tltmlng into Toronto streit we see Innumerable buildings of great COSt and beauty, notably among them the city hall and court house, a mag nificent building erected at a cost of $.1,000,000; here the guide takes you through, so that the beauty of the in lerlor may be enjoyed by all. "All aboard" again, we pass along Queen streel where our attention Is Called to many beautiful churches. ContlniM d on page nine. It FA DY FOR ('INNING. Both the Oil Mill and Hudgene' Oin neriee have been thoroughly over hauled, ami we are now ready for cot ton, and will appreciate your patron age. R. H. H FUG ENS. h-4t JK. Bargain For a limited time will offer for sale Apple seed Oats at 70c per bushel. Red Rust proof Oats at 65c per bushel. No I S'ove?- at $7.00 per ton. Oi 35c per hundred, llic best value in rough feed for the mom y on the mark* t. J. S. George Phone No. 44 Laurens, S. C Columbia College Burned Value of Buildings $250,000 Insurance 85,00* Loss $165,000 There is plenty of food for thought tn thtso figures. Sup pose you had a fire, could you rebuild with your insurance money? Better look into the matter and aee where you stand. If it is more insurance for you, then see me and get the best to be hr.d. My companies have over $16,000.000.00 and ;>re ab solutely safe. J. j, Adams at Bank of Laurens eise, however. We'll sell you a Home for a little money down and take the l>.il 1 nee in easy monthly pay ments. You can move! fight in and free yourself from paying rent at or.ee. Bring your wife when yen come to see Iis about it. She'll appreciate the oppor tunity. ANDERSON & BLAKELY. Todd Building Laurens, g, C. Weekly Ballot 10 VOTES CREAT POPULARiTY CONTEST I Vote for SC (Not Good After October 11th.) 4> ?A POLICY OF INSUKANCE may be the means of preventing your profit turning into loss, it lias been so in many cases. It is too bad to build up a profitable business and then have it ruined beyond hope of restoration for the lack < f insurance. WE'RE READ "i TO INSURE you right now in one of the best companies in the world. Say the word and we'll issue you a irt.hcy to-day. E.H.WILKES&SON STOCKS. SOA/DS Laurens, S. C. ANSWERS By Dr. F. J. En man O. Why do school children with e, od sight, require glasses? A. Mainly to rest the eyes, i The eye does not obtain it's growth until the child is about I the age of twelve. The growing e\e is taxed beyond its strength; the proper glasses Test and pre serve the e\ es. Q. Why do children squint? A. By squinting or frowning the muscle in the eye is relieved of strain; this is nature's way. Study-glasses relieves this strain and thus prevent squint, t^ Why do children have eye hcadachts? A. An eye headache is a reflect pain caused by straining the eyes; the pain may he over the eyes or through the temples. The remedy for eye headaches is relief glasses, t? be worn while studying. Dr. F. J. I NM AN Eye Specialist Enterprise Hank Building I.aureus, South Carolina f & J Fresh J V istum, !'< st '. ? -*.:?. h ^ j? Grape nuts, t >at flakes J* T in air tight tin can, T ^ Figs, Seedless Kaisins, J ^ and cleani n Cm rai.ts, California Lemon cling ?j^ and yellow free stone a|? 4"! peaches, Canr.t i Peas, 4* "f^ Cam atoes, ^ Sardines, Cl Bulk Bottled V Hh 4? Snov\ Flake iul Pack + Vegetable; ni the ^ ?fri Const and all 4* 4- 4 4? ' 4* ?f? it> and prices i ight. 1 KENNEDY BROS. * ]Ji Laufens, S. C. J GHIGHESTER SPILLS DIAMOND /fj^&i^ BRAND A.V your l>rnrr1?? for CTTI-CTIItS TI{R'S IUAMoND KKANT) I'lia.S in Rp.n and. Goli> tnrtnlllc boiea, ?mied wil?t h\ut\ Alta-on Takb mo <? r nr r . May ai yomr ItrairftWt and Mk fur < II I ? II EA-T f It H DIA MONI? 11 It A \ II I'I I.I.K, for twrrtv-fivO vf; t r rrpardrd *? Bc*t, Sri fest, At way* Kr Ii able. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS Timk FUPftYWUFRP woktii TKiau ttttlil Wfltrtt TB8TB? Real Estate Offerings :\2~> acres land A miles of Cross Hill, known j:k \. e old Campbell place. ' Price per jure. Easy terms. ! IC7 acres of land bounded by lands M. ii Holder, W. i>. Abercromble, and others; * room dwelling, :'. tenant i o.is< s. good barn and outbuildings. Priee $25.00 per acre. Terms: $i,U0 cash, remainder in Bye equal liistal 17"? a-res known :is old Goodgyn place, has s> room dwelling, 3 tenant t.OUSCS, ! no corn mill in good running order with 75 horse water power. Price $-1,500. Terms made easy. 122 acres of land. Pounded by lands of Manse) Owings, Eva Jackson, and Warrioi Creek. Price t-0 per acre. 117 acres of land near Gray Court, bounded by lands of E. T. Shall, W. E. Gray; seven room lottage. fine barn and outbuildings and tine past ure. Price $00 per ac re. 200 acres of land near Durbin Creek church, bounded by lands of W. T. Parks and Laurens White: 3 tenant houses, well timbered, good Btate of cultivation, Price $30.00 per acte. 37 acres land, bounded by lands ol .1. II. Weils. Thomas Units, and others with live room dwelling, good out buildings; near Ekom. Price $15 per tore. One lot at Wafts Mills, with seven room cottage. -<"t' fofet front and loo feet deep, with meat market. Price $1.200. Some valuable property in town of Clinton.? Nine business lots on It road street, ranging in price from $r,t?u to $1.200 per lot. Two iots fronting on Mnsgrove street. $300 each. One beautiful building lot fronting M.is grove street, price $2.000. One lot with beautiful residence fronting on Mnsgrove street, price $3,500. See n.e early if you wish to purchase, this is an exceptional opportunity. I'd acres land, one-half mile of Dial church, with a handsome dwelling, ? tenant houses and good outbuildings. Come quick if you want this place. Price $50 per acre. 52 acres of land just outside of the corporate limits of the town of Cray Court, with one tenant bouse. Price %'>'> pt r t.cre. Two acre lot in the town of Cray Court, wttt) 7 room dwelling, nicely located. Price $2,500. One business lot, CO feet front. lf>0 feel deep, in town oi Cray Court. Price $500. One lot at Watts Mills, 2r>0 feet front by 70 feet deep, A room t'Ottnge and oat buildings. Price $1,000. 1-10 acres of land bounded by Will Martin and Garrett binds, seven ?ooiu dwelling, ? tenant houses, good barn and out buildings. Price $l.? per acre. ?tri acres hind near Owines Station bounded by land of John Jonen and Tom Bramlett with dwelling and out buildings price $35.00 per acre. is. acres ol land, with dwelling, good barn und out-buildings, near Owing*, Price $3.500: tenns made easy. |<H acres bounded by lands of Jeff Davis and Herbert Martin; 3 good ten* ,nt bouses, and gund barn. Price $00 jar acre. 2fi acres land near the Incorporated limits of the 'iown ol Fountain Inn bounded by lands :-f Kobt. Taylor. T. ii. Nelson, Jim Adams and others; dwellings and out buildings. Price $">.iu per acre. 100 acres ot land, with five room dwelling, a-room tenant bouse, good out buildings, near Hickory Tavoru. Sullivan township. Price $15.00 per acre. 59 acres of bind in town of I .anford, with tenant nous, at $50.00 l?er acre. One lot at Laurens Mills, with woll and u brich chimneys. Price $350. S!> acres of land in one mile of tlte town of Gray Court, with two dwell ings. Price $-<0 Jit r acre. 52 acres of land in town of Gray (dart. dwelling and outbuildings. Price $50 per ju re. 34 R acres Of land near It a bun Creek church, 8-room dwelling, three tenant bouses. l.-iee $32.50 per Jicre. 88 tu res of land near Brnmlett's church, bo it tided by lands of \V. P. Harris and .Ino. P.imlctte. Seven room dwelling, 2 tenant bouses, good barn and out buildings. Price $20 per acre. 60 acres In Dial township, bounded l> lands of l';i;k Hellnms, I.inly Bolt ml R. C. Wallace. Price $1.300. % 108 acres of land in Greenville coun ty, Butler township, bounded by lands 01 Mary Snow, and Taylor and Creigli ton place; known as the Thomas Ben nett place, on Bnoree river; six room dwelling, 2 good tenant houses and store building. Price $3,000.00. 140 acres hounded by lands of Y. C. Hel lams and Mitchell Owens, in 3 miles of Laurens; 2 dwellings and out buildings. Price $25 per acre. One 4 room cottage, with hall and 2 porches, on Garlington avenue. Price $1,150. 2 acres in town of Gray Court; nice building site. Price $",00.00. 127 acres land in Sullivan town-hip 9 room dwelling, pood out buildings. I tenant house. Price per acre. 100 acres of land in Youngs township, 11 room dwelling, two tenjint houses, good barn. Price $2.250. f47 acres land 4 miles of Laurens, bounded by lands Mrs. Burgess, Bob Brown, Jno. Madden and others; 0 ten suit houses; 7 horse farm in cultivation. Will be cut into lots of 100 acres each. Price $20 per acre'. J. N. Leak Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds. Gray Court, S. C. School Supplies Books, Tablets, Inks, Pencils, all that is needed for school boys and girls. Oet a list of the books yourgrade will use and buy them before school opens and save time. PALMETTO DRUG CO. Laurens, S. C. LAI TIN ATTlESal CORTRIGHT OORTRIOHT METAL SHINGLES make a perfect roof waterproof, fireproof, noiseproof, almost wearproof. Laid in half the usual time no solder, no scams, fewest nails, least cutting ? Shipped painted both sides or galvanized ?no raw edges to start rust. If yon want the best roof money ean bay, Jet ns show you the four styles of CortHght Metal Shingles, and houses right here that have been covered with them. FOR SALE BY Brooks & Jones, Laurens, S. C.