Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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AUTOMOBILE TRIP LAST WEDNESDAY. ( apt. J. Adger Smyth, Jr., Takes Furt} to Helton, I'elxer, Green v 111 e utid Iteturn Home. Last Wednesday u party from Lau rens, consisting of Messrs. J. Adger Smyth Jr.. T. B. Wallace, Thus. I. Swy^ert and S. E. Honey, made a fine automobile trip of 1U0 miles, going through parts of Laurens, Qreenvllle and Anderson counties. Capt. Smyth was to attend a directors' meeting of the Helton cotton mills at Hi o'clock Wednesday, and the automobile route was better than the train schedules; so the trip was made In his Chalmers Detroit, the now famous number III that bus broken so many records and nobody's neck. The others of the party went along to enjoy the ride, the scenery and Incidentally to watch number 31 do some pretty stunts. It was a beautifully clear day. crisp and cold, just cold enough for an over coat, to feel comfortable. The statt was made from Main street at 8:40 in the morning, and 11:40 saw the j party at the doors of the Helton mills office. The three hours included a stop of half an hour at the Helton power house, a magnlflcent electric plant on the Saluda river at Holllday's bridge. The Helton and Wil Hants ton mills are supplied with power from this plant. On leaving Holliday's bridge the roads were in excellent shape and tine speed was made. The worst roads of the entire journey were in the vicinity of Flabun creek. O? reaching Helton. Capt. Smyth at once went into the directors' meeting, while the others of the party were shown over the mill by Superintendent Jos, Hagwell. a brother of Chief W. S. Hag well of this city. Mr. Hagwell was especially kind and courteous and BeeniPd to take much pleasure in en tertaining the visitors. The party had the pleasure of meeting Maj. Augus tine T. Smythe of Charleston, ('apt. Ellison A. Smyth of Greenville, Mr. .lohn B. Adger of Helton, and Mr. Lew is Hlake of Helton, secretary of the mills and a brother-in-law of Capt. .1. Adger Smyth. Jr. A pleasant half hour was spent in Mr. Blake's home. After spending three hours in Hel ton, where dinner was gotten by all the party except Capt. Smyth, who by the way doesn't eat when on such a trip and doesn't see how anyone else wants to eat. the start was made for Hrponvllle by way of l'elzer, Capt. Smyth's former home. Here a stop of about three quarters of an hour was made in order to take a peep at the famous l'elzer park, u pel scheme of Capt. Smyth's, the care which greatl) Interested him while residing there. The party were agreeably sur prised at what they saw, the park be ing more than a credit to the village; and, it may be remarked here that there is no mill village in the state j the equal of Pelzer?It is a little Low ! ell in itself. In the park were found j un up-to-date skating l ink, with band I stand and long rows of excellent seats; ja swimming pool, canes of deer, par rots, monkeys (Mr. Swygerl bad an I interesting encounter with one of j these), snakes, coons, foxes, and many other animals The pari? is fitted with electric lights and is illuminated every night. At (Ireenville. which was reached about I o'clock, an hour and a half I was spent, the party leaving for I.au reus at 5:30, arriving at home at S ' o'clock. The trip was marred by no accidents or unpleasant occurrences; the people along the road were uniformly courte ous and only a few stops were neces sary to pass "scarry" people, the horses ami mules not minding the ma chine. Nine cases of ten || is the people who get frightened and not the animals. At Tumbling Shoals and at Princeton a number of min kindly gave road instructions, none of the party being familiar with that country Taken as a whole, die roads in I.an. rens county were decidedly worse than in the other two counties. The best speed, as indicated by the speedouie- ! ter. was made between (ireenville and Simpsonville on a beautiful stretch of road, 35 miles an hour being regis tered. The odometer showed the en tire trip to be 100 miles. ('apt. Smyth is an unusually cour teous driver; he never fails to choke down his engine or stop when eltbei people or animals seem to be fright ened. The trip with him was a most pleasant one. and not soon to be for gotten. The State Fair. The ?t?te fair is approaching and preparations are being made for a big ger fair than ever. The opening day is November 1 and the fair will last for six days. On November G Presi dent Taft will visit Columbia and will address those who are here then. The address will be one of the features of the fair and other attractions are: the Clemson-Cnrolina football game, a number of meetings of Importance, and better entertainments than the authorities have been abb* to secure in any previous year. * i.??i t. i a .?k.. k. *??. .. . . AMONG THE EXCHANGES & *? JMr* * * - *? JMi ?? In Spite in* Mr. Hurley. The Laurent) Advertiser continues lio insist that llev. .1. I.. Ilnrloy is in juring Hi" causo <ji* iirohibitlou. Well, prohibition scoins to in- standing it remarkably will. Spurlanburg Jour nal. ooo \ men! The Methodist and Baptist ministers in (Minton are discussing the proper modi' of baptism. They might both be more profitably employed. -New berry Observer. ooo Not So! Not So! "The man who can run n newspaper to suit everybody bus gone to heaven long ago". Even so; even so. -l.au rona Advertiser. Not so; not so. "The man who can run a newspaper to sub everybody" couldn't gel Into heaven If Ills life j depended on it : for t<> stilt sonn- peo. 1 pie ho would have t<> do and say things thai would render him a lit subject for another place. -Newborry ' Obser*. er. ooo Oh Von, Hill. Tlu? Times editor is honored with I an invitation to lunch with President ' Tafl on the occasion of his visit to Columbia Saturday. November I'db. i but accompany jug the invitation is a letter from the chairman of the invi tation committee which says if the aditor accepts the invitation he is re ipiested to accompany bis acceptance with a Check for $10. My. how gro ceries hnve advanced, it is extremely doubtful if (he invitation can be ac cepted, as a ten dollar bill is a scarce article with him just at this time. However, he appreciates the Kind re membrance, and will drink a silent toast to the distinguished visitor, at home.- Manning 'rimes. coo Nut Vet, lint Soon Maybe. "The man who can run a newspaper to suit everybody has gone to heaven long ago ". Even so; even so.?Lnu rens Advertiser. Von are mistaken, Brother Honey, we hnve not gone to heaven yet. Anderson Mail. ooo ConceitWell, Ves. The Laut ens Advertiser says it is Impossible to run a newspaper to suit everybody. Not at all; we've been doing it for the past nine years. Spartanburg Journal. IF Vor ARE PLUMB Tilt KD <>F PLUMBING that doesn't work or last try our kind. VVo'll (five you a job that will prove satisfactory or we won't charge you a cent for it. BETT Kit HAVE US OVERHALL YOU It PLUMBING NOW before winter shows up its defects in ways you wont like. A little good plumbing now may save you lots of trouble and expense later on. DoaK ? McHechnie South Harper Street Phone 292 Laurens, S. C. p Wood's Descriptive Q Fail Seed Catalog now ready, gives the fullest information ubout all Seeds for the Farm and Garden, Grasses and Clovers, Vetches, Alfalfa. Seed Wheat. Oats. Rye, Barley, etc. Also tells ull about Vegetable & Flower Seeds that can be planted in the fall to advantage and probt, and about Hyacinths, Tulips and other Flowering Bulbs, Vegetable and Strawberry Plants. Poultry Supplies and Fertilixers. Everv Farmer awl GRrdiuier ?liould have tills catalog. It invaluable In Its helpfulness and BiigRestlvo ideas for a prolltablo and satisfactory Kami or d'ardeii. Cat;i'o>jiie mailed free on roqucst. Wrilo for it. I T8 W. WOOD ft SONS, J Seed ".men. - Richmond. Vn. a A Check Account Saves Worry Because the probability of error is almost eliminated. Should an error occur, it is sine to be noticed and your attention called to it. This is seldom the case when you are paying out the cash. An error in a cash payment usually calls for an argument. A check account with this bank will .Save worry, Eliminate errors, Complete your record, Avoid disputes, Systematize your business. II THE BANKS'" LAU RENS L AU RENS, S ,C, . The Bank for Your Savings. I Announcement We have opened an Automobile Repair Shop, and are carrying a hill line of supplies, ami can take care of your work promptly. We an- also doing Iilectric Wiring and have a full line of supplies on hand. We guarantee all work and solicit a share of your patronage. Swygert & Teague Laurens, S. C. South Harper Street, Near Gray's Lumber Yard :xxx tEKJffaKSSWBSa?i?BSW TL: t.J:V^..i<ft,..i.Vi,-?!?Jj Copyright iv<?; br Him icbtrTnfi A- Mnn Clothing ( OMPANY Cold weather is here. Buying time is now at hand, you should visit fribble Clothing Company and let your wants be known. We can please you and save you money in anything in Men's and Boy's Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Underwear, IHtc. Regal Shoes for Ladies Just received a new and up-to-date line of Ladies' Shoes in 1-1 sizes, in Gun Metal, Vici Kid and Patent Leather, $3.50 and $4.00. Let us show you. Regal Shoes for Men Can fit any fool;and if you want, a comfortable Shoe the Regal $3.50, $4.00, $5.00. Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes. Its worth more than it cost to he well dressed, clothes don't make the man hut they have a good deal to do with it $l8.O0 to $27,50 Clothing! If its a Suit that you want let us show you that Hart Schaffner & Harx Suit, they fit, they wear, will hold their shape antl always look well $18 to$27.50. in the second place the fabrics in all of these clothes are absolutely all wool. For men and young men, for quiet taste in style and for the sporty chap who likes to put on style, we can please all. Boy's Clothing I f you want to save money on your Boy's Clothing visit Tribble Clothing Company. Suit $1.00 to $7.50 Aees 3 years to 17. Overcoats for Men and Boy's Any size, any price, Blacks, Grays and Tans. Coats for Boy's $3.50 up. Coats for Men $6.00 to $16.50 When in town let us show you. Stetson Hats There's a Hat here for every shape face in Black, Tan and Plum. All one price $3.50 Remember our door swings on just as welcome hinges to the looker as does to the buyer TRIBBLE CLOTHING CO. O The Up-to-Date One Price Clothiers. Laurens, South Carolina 15