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r'LOYD?SMITH StIBT OCCASIONS COMMENT Friends of Mr. I). Casper Smith Be. lleie He Will Make 1'orrecl show log of Accounts* in last week's Issue of The Adver tiser appeared an article, entitled "Commence Interesting Suit", refer ring to the action brought by Mr. C. A. Floyd of Birmingham, Ala., against Mr. 1). Caspar Smith of Waterloo for a final accounting and settlement of the ? stat?> of fiie late Joel W.Anderson. Owing to Mr. Smith's prominence and the estate Involved, mach Interest is attached to the suit and many com ments have been made since the Item appeared stating that the suit had been (tied. a representative of The Advertisor called upon Mr. Smith's attorneys for u statement in reference to Hie mat ter, nut they refused to discuss the suit, saying that the merits of the ease were not to be tie- subject of a news paper controversy. However, they say (hat at the proper time, when the nuttier is before the courts, an abso lutely clean showing will he made. In talking of the case, a friend of Mr. Smith's caid: "Of my own knowl edge, there I? nothing in this suit; Mr. smith can show an absolutely cor rect management of the estal * of the late Joel W. Anderson, an I he owes Mr. Floyd ami the other heirs noth ing". Pursuing the subject, this gentle man said: "A lull an l lair settlement of thai estate was made twenty years ngo, as the records will show in the Judge of probate's olllee, an I as up ' proved by that u'llcnr. Mr. Smith owes nothing, as I happen to know, and Mr. Floyd lias been of ago some twenty years and ma until a few days ago was there iiliy intimation i he hi d claims against the executor id the estate", "The friends of Mr. Smith'', said he "know life-long reputation tor honesty t>n i Integrity and thai he would never wrong any one. Mr Smith' hoi !> receipt.-, for all Ids trans actions in this mailer, ami lie will m. Ke a el 'an and correct showing". Mr. Smith, who was executor of the w ill of th- late Joel W. And irson. nnd tl.e defendant in the notion, i- repre sented by the law firms of Ferguson ?v Pentherstono mid Itlchoy & Richeyi Mr. T. I'. Turner, .lr.. represents the plnlntlff, Mr. C. a Floyd. The case in all likelihood will lie railed at the November term of court, and there will l>e many who will watch Its pro gress an I outcome with keenest In terest. Why f From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all purls of the United Stales and to many foreign countries Why. ? Because it lias proved espe cially valuable for coughs ami colds For s' >y I.aureus Hin? Co. ?Jood tor Biliousness. "I ok two of Chamberlain's Stom ach .id and Liver Tablets last night, an?' I feel fifty per cent heiter than I have for w eeks." says .i J.Firestone of Allegun. Mich. "They are certain ly a line article for biliousness." For sale by I.aureus Drug Co. Samples free. OK A Til OF Mils. .1. V. tNDKKSON. Itclnvcil Wife of Waterloo Citizen Passed twit) Thursday. Waterloo, Sept. Ill Waterloo was very much saddened last evening when it became known that Mr-. Hvii An derson, tie* young wife o! Mr, .1 Frank Anderson; w is lead, sin- having died at hoi' home on Main street at li o'clock, Mrs Vnderson wns "s years old. and though her condition wtiii known to lie Critical, nevertheless (ho d ? tee a - a groal sinn K to i llj and fri< n ' - .lie deceased ..- survived by a <\ ? voted young husband and three Irina II Children, pretty l it! - golden haired Janie. a lovely little hrowh-eyod boy ami a tend >r babe. Before hod' mar rinse shii was Mis* RvS Smith, oldest (I lighter of \ir. 1) Casper Smith of ti i.-, plnco, tvho Stir vivos her. S o- i., also survived bj a sister. Mrs. I'Jttgi :i ? P. Walker of Atlanta, and on ? brother, Mr. J, Casper Bin I tit of Waterloo. Mrs, Anderson attended ChlCnrn coll <-> ?. Oreenvllle, n Session or two, later going t . Colum bia (female college, wher*j site re inaincd until suinmoued home by tlte sudden death of her motlior .Mis. i> CoepOr Smith, In the year i -n i. Mrs. Anderson was a consistent member oi the Flral Methodist Charon, .*? true and fond moth-r and a loving wife. The family an.I relatives haw (he sincere sympathy of many sorrow ing friends. Interment will take piace tomorrow in the town Cemetery, Why Druggist* Recommend Chamber lain's Colic, ( holer,i aa l Diar rhoea reinedy. Mr, Frank C. Hanrahan. a prominent drugulst of Portsmouth, Va ..says* "For the past six years I have sold and ror.omnieiidad Chamberlain's Col ic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, It is ft gr?at remedy and one of thO best patent medicines on the market f handle some other? for the name purposes that pay me u larger |>rofit, bit this remedy is so sur? to effect a cure, and my customer so certain to appreoiftto icv recommending it to him. that I give it tho proforcuce." For sale by l.aurcnn Drug Co. < KLKBKATKS .?HTII A.VMVKRMAKY. Mr. C. ?? Babb of Bubuu Muk?s Fount with Frioods uud Relatives* Rabuil, Sept. 20.?At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Q. W. Babb last Sunday was celebrated Mr Babb's 58th birth day. All Ms children, grand children, and all hit brothers, sisters, and a few visitors were present. The hall and dining room were beautifully decorat od with palms and ferns. At one o'clock the dining room doors were thrown open where a most elaborate dinner was served, ami everybody was made t<> feel perfectly free and wel come. Quite a number of line pres ents were given to Mr. Babb. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. I,. R. Babb. Mr. and Mrs. I! |.. Haid.. Mr. ami Mrs. T. I-'. Babb, Mr. and Mrs VV. c. Babb. Mr. ami Mrs. Tom Roper. Mr. and Mrs. Kutiis (Ira;.. .Sir. and Mrs. /.eh VailCO and children. Messrs. mile and Jerome Babb, Mr. and Mrs. John Putnam. Mr. M, K. Mahaffey. Miss Lizzie Coleman and others. Mr. and Mrs. John Muhotl and Miss Corrle Mahon, spent last Saturday and Sunday in Woodruff with their uncle, Mr. William Coleman. Mrs. Rebecca Owens and daughter, Miss lOdna. spent Thursday with Mrs. Claude Wasson. Mr. Willie Brown of Laurens, ac companied by his frier: ), Mr. Tha.l i Moore, were at Rabuil Sunday after noon. Mr. T. Houston Babb left Monday morning for Purinen, where he will 40 to school. Negro l.irl I) ran nod. Am unusual aCoident, thai a little negro girl drowning In a foot path, occurred last Thursday :ifj.oca near M.ui 1 11 si::ti:a. It >s learned from >r. J. 11. Tongue who was called to attend the eld! I. that d -Pi was due ro drowning. 11 seems 1 tat the girl, Willie O.loli. was hurrying Kohio in. 'he rain, when she fell i-i the path, presumably attacked by ;." epileptic tit. Face downward, si c was drown id a the rain, her head forming a dam or t'.i" water as it coursc-d down t'ie path. Kills Wnuld-Be Slayer. \ merciless murderer Is Appendlcl lis with many victims. But l^r. Kings New Lift? Pili? kill i' by pre vention. They gently stimulate the Uomach, liver and ho weis, prevent ing 1 hot clogging that unites nppen liiiii.,. curing (Constipation, Bilious ness Chills. Malaria. 11 'aduche an 1 Indigestion. 2"?c at Palmetto Drug ("o. nn I Laurens I irug Co. ' Wood's Descriptive C Fall Seed Catalog uow ready, aives the fullest informal oa about all Seeds for the Farm and Cardan, Grasses and Clovers, Vetches. Alfalfa. Seed Wheat. Oats. Rye, Barley, etc. Alao tells ill about Vegetable & Flower Seeds that can t>e plaate.1 in the fall to advantage and prorit, ami al>out Hyacinths, Tulips an 1 other Flowering Bulbs, Vegetable anil Strawberry Plants. Poultry Supplies and Fertilizers. i Every '/<irm*r and o<r-icn^r ?nouM !ii?v.? rhu catal i l: 1.1 lliva i.rtb;? t!i Its li-lo'tiVitf... and RUKZ?-"ttvo li.'m for >\ profitable ?n't ?atlMaomry Kami or Garden. Catalogue mailed Iroa on request. Write tar it. T. W. WOOD & SONS, ; V^j Seedin?an. ? Richmond. Vi. C> VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE We are offering for sale the L'udy Blakely home place at Ora S C Continuing 30 > acres, more or leys, one of tlie most de sirable farms i:i the np ebun* try. S it '. lauds will be sold .it Public Outcry at Laurens, C. H., P. C. First Monday in Oct ober. This ' can be purchased privatel) it' desired. For further information address. L. P. BLAKELY ORA, S. C. janmmsmmmmmKmMMmtt NOTICE OF EXAMINATION. Tlie County Hoard of Education will hold the regular Fall examination for teachers on Kriday. October 1st. The exam not t ion will he held In the City Armory 'over Philpot's store) bogin promptly ;?t !*:i'.0 o'clock a. m. GKOKHK L. PITTS. 7-2t County Supt. Education. 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. New Line Choice Groceries Let us call your attention to the following selections to tempt your appetite. Canned Meats Choice Salmon, Roast. Beef, Com Beef, Chipped Beef, Lunch Tongue, Potted Ham and Tongue, Van Camps Hominy an 1 Pork and Beans. Fruits Select Desert Peaches, Pie Peaches, Apricots. Prunes, Apples, Tomatoes, L\tc. We solicit your business and assure you the very best attention. Have you tried oar line of Tea and Coffee? Mahaffey & Babb PHONE 244 LAURENS, S. C. The New Store Makes Good! SATURDAY'S SELLING you saw with your own eyes?in spite of the steady down pour all day the people were here?this week we expect big things?new goods are rolling; in every day?the prices are cheaper than you ever saw before?ev 3ery day this wetk we will offer special "Not Ad= vertised Bargains." We want you to come every dav=-if our price is not less don't buv. Thursday Men's 35 c Negli gee Shirts A9 T1 urjday Apron Ginghams Der vai .04 Friday Window Shades 35c values |q Special Thursday Ifroiii ii {?) r i:16, i ? yards of best !'.'? onl\ A f\ vards to tl * ^ ? Special Thursd* y f??tit 2 to 2: i'>, good vai tie (>il C lotb .09 Cheapest Store in South Carolina Friday Ball Thread r\ r per doz ?n Spool Cotton .02 Special Friday From ii to I t;to, to yards of 12 des, all ( ol .: -., only a io i h ' cust nner ? ? Special Friday oin 3 to v- o, Calico in so!i -. pei ard ? %} Ah* Th ursday Domestic Checks This Store will be closed Saturdav on account of ?* Holiday. Friday One big lot Tan color Taf a r\ feta Silk .^V W. H. Ashendorf :eapest Store in South Carolina. 2 doors West of P. 0. Laurens, S. JC. Pianos, Pianos, Pianos. Here is a help for all workers in The Adverti ser's Popularity Contest. For the names of three prospective buyers this fall for Pianos, I will give 200, votes for every sale of a piano to any of the persons whose names have been sent to me, ! will give 5oo votes. Should all the pros pective buyers, sent to me purchase a piano, I will give 3000 votes. Listen? This moans much for every wprker or their friends. My Pianos ;ire equal( if not superior) to any pianos offered to the buyer and I sell for much less prices and on terms to suit you. Free music lessons for 6 months to every purchaser of a piano. Teacher of your own selection, Music Teachers are requested to give me their address, it is to their advantage. L. A. McCord Laurent, S. C. LAND AND WATER! See me about selling that property of yours or about buying before you buy. (?et my plan it never failes when I can get a buyer, jj I have a lot of choice property in Clinton for sale, write or phone me and see if I can interest you. P. S. Jeans CLINTON, S. C. BELL PHONE, NO. 75 Buy a Farm Now! In the fall of the year is the time the to buy a nice farm, you will soon have to plan for next years work, so come let us show what wo have listed. We have recently had some exceptional nice farms listod for aale ranging front 21 to 200 acres. Prices from *7 $15.00011 up. We have f irms all over the county well ^ located as to Neighborhood, Churches and Schools and we can please from oui list. S Laurens Trust Co. $ \ C. A. Power, Mgr. Real Estate Department. ^5 Now Is The 1 Ime Sull ivan's Store The Place Just arrived a car of fine heavy Red Rust Proof Outs for fall SOWillg. Crimson Clover Seed, Seed Rye and Barley now in stock. We have a full lino of Flour which we bought to sell see us prices are right. Clet a sack of that fresh water ground Corn Meal made from best Tennessee White Corn free from Pellagra Germs. J. H. Sullivan Headquarters for Bagging and Ties Laurens, S. 0.