Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ANDERSON TROLLEY SOLD UNDER HAMMER Nought By E. W. Robertson of Coluiu hlsi Description of Property ami Cost of Construction. "Anderson, Oct. 12.?For $154,750 the properties of the Anderson Trac tion company were today sold under the hammer to Edwin \V. Robertson of Columbia. The properties Include 1C miles of city and Interurhan lines, rolling stock, real estate, power plant, equipment, etc., and are generally es timated being worth $250,000. "The sale was by order of Judge J. C. Prltchurd of the federal court and resulted from the case of the Interna tional Trust Co. of Maryland against the Anderson Traction company. The Trust company held the first mortgage on the properties and was responsi ble for the matter being brought In the federal courts. "Mr. Robertson was a receiver of the company and held second mortage on the properties. There were no bidders in Judge Prltchard's first de cree providing for an upset price of $I7."?,000 and encumbrance of prop erties, A second decree provided for no upset price and for damages that might accrue out of certain suits. Under this decree Mr. Robertson and the Trust company submitted bids. "The properties were knocked down to .Mr. Robertson, who announced he fore leaving Anderson that a company will ho organized to operate the com pany and that Anderson persons will he given an opportunity to take stock." Description of Plant. "The property consists of a modern plant, with power station, car barns, repair shops, rolling stock and other usual equipment, all practically new. The trackage covers the towu fairly well und there is a surhurhan line ex tending to Helton. 10 miles distant. "The Anderson Traction company has 8 1-11 miles of city truck, which In cludes the lines to several cotton mills, and 10 miles of interurban road extending from Anderson to Helton. "The total indebtedness of the company, including interest to July 1. 1009, is approximately $220.000. of which $100.000 and interest is owing to the International Trust company ot Baltimore, Md.. secured by mortg age; $55,000 and Interest is owing the National Loan and Exchange hank of Columbia, secured by mortgage; $5,000 and interest is owing the Hank of Anderson, secured by mortgage, and $:!,000 and interest is owing Edwin W. Robertson of Columbia, secured by mortgage: the city of Anderson holds a claim for about $3,500, which the mortgage creditors agree is a prior claim. Then the General Electric company has claims amounting to about $22,000 for part of which they tiled mechanic's lien, and the whole amount they claim under the reten tion clause in their contract. Balance of Indebtedness is to various credi tors on open account. Cost of Construction. "The city lines, including power house, car shed, park improvements and machine shop. $!i7,">.'!2.7tj. "Real estate. $8,610. "Interurban line, $189,814.23. "Power house equipment, $20,154.15 "Holling stock, city and interurban, $54,672.80. "The upset price of the property, as fixed by the federal court, was $170.000. Us sale to Mr. Robertson for less than that sum is explained by the fact that Mr. Robertson ac cepted a liability of $35,000 to dam age suits which may arrlse. "Those accidents from which suits have already arisen or may arise are as follows: Hoy's arm broken, hoy's leg broken, man's hip dislocat ed, two men killed, man badly in jured." Words to Freeze the Soul. "Your son has consumption. His case is hopeless." These appalling words were spoken to Qeo. B. Hlevens, a leading merchant of Springfield, N. C, by two expert doctors?one a lung specialist. Then was shown the won derful power of Dr. King's New Dis covery. "After three weeks' use." writes Mr. Hlevens, "he was as well as ever. I would not take all the money in the world for what it did for my hoy." Infallible for Coughs and Colds, it is the safest, surest cure for desperate I.ung discuses on earth. 50c. and $1.00. The Laurens Drug Co. ami the Palmetto Drug Co. guar antee satisfaction. Trial bottle free. Cut hay into about one-inch lengths and pour enough hot water on it near ly to cover. Let it stand over night, and feed in the morning. Peed about three times a week during winter. The Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment and hound on to the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest give It a trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt relief which it affords. This liniment also relieves rheumatic pains and is certain to pleaue anyone suffering from that disease. Sold by the Lau rens Drug Co. UltKAT IMiKl'AKATIONS M \IM.'. N'exl Week Will See Ureul Festivities III ('llilI'll StOII. Charleston, Ocl 18-?The week stuns off on the first day,?Monday, October 25th, with a magnificent spectacular exhibition by the Knights of Pythias. This seems to Insure a largo proportion of the arrivals on the opening day of the Festival, ami 11 is appropriate that there should bo Buch a compelling evenl thai day. for: ibis week will be one to bo remem bered among the most Interesting ami delightful weeks in tin' history of our ' stat?'. On Tuesday night tin- first concert is given. On Wednesday afternoon and evening there will also be eon certs. The committee on amusements have sent special agents to the north to select an assembly of the most edu cational and instructive yet interest ing entertainments thai could be ob tained in the eastern part of ibis country. it is proposed to make a mngulil-1 cent brilliantly lighted midway on a ; large open space located conveniently to tlie car lines around which the' cream of these entertainments will j be grouped. Arrangements have j been completed at heavy oxpense for [ the converting of King street into a veritable golden highway each night on a scale that can be equalled no where in this COtllttI') except on lb" larger thoroughfare of Rrondway in New York city. On Friday evening will be seen what will be to many of us a delight ful revival of the years gone by. The committee on illumination proposes to concentrate on that night the en tire appropriation for lire-works ami gunpowder display, instead ol" scatter ing this over two or three evenings, as lias been the case in several recent years. It is promised hal the result will be such as to fittingly announce the filial night s celebration of this me morable week in anticipation of which so much work and energy is now being expended in Charleston. "I'd Rather Die, Doctor, than have my feet cut off,-' said M I. Blngham, of Prlncevllle, ill. "But you'll die from gangrene (which had eaten away eight toesl if you don't.' said all the doctors. Instead, he used RllCklen's Arnica Salve till wholly cured. Its cures of Kczema. Fever Sores, P.oils. Burns and Piles astound the world. 25c at tin- Laurens Drug Co. and the Palmetto Drug Co. A POLICY OF INSURANCE may be the means of preventing your profit turning1 into loss. It has been so in many eases. It is tv?o bad to build up a profitable business and then have it ruined beyond hope of restoration for the lack of insurance. WE'RE READY TO INSU RH you right now in one of the best companies in the world. Say the word and we'll issue you a policy to-day. E.H.WILKES&SON STOCKS, BONDS ?4- Li?w Range Laurens, S. C. All Fire Insurance Companies are Good and any policy is all right if yon do not have a fire. When you have a fire, how ever, a properly written policy in a good company is the one you should have. P.etter see about this matter before the fire occurs. There are no better com panies in the country than the National Fire Insurance Co., of Marlford and Fire Association of Philadelphia, represented by J. J. Adams at Bank of Laurens Tin- Stale of South Carolina, County of I.aureus Court of Common Pleas. William L. Hryson. W. Hate;; Hryson, Wales (). Bryson, Alice A. Hryson, and Mamie L. Hryson, Plaintiffs, against Sarah Hryson and Annie Sue Hryson, Defendants. OKDF.lt. Pursuant to a decree of the Court in this case, all persons holding claims against M. II. Hryson. deceased, are hereby notified and required to present and esiahlish the same before me at a reference to he held in my ofilce on the L'sth day of October, 1909. JOHN' V. HOLT. Clerk of Court. Madden Market Copyright Flour per bbl. $6.25 25 lb. Sack Sugar 1.40 100 lb. ?Sack of Salt .60 Seed Oats per bushel .70 8 lb. package of Coffee 1.00 Fat Back per lb. .13 3 lb. can of Tomatoes .10 1 lb. can of Salmons roc or 3 for .25 We gin Cotton, per bale 1.00 We buy Cotton Seed, per hundred 1.15 We buy Cattle, at 2 >.. to 3c We buy most anything. We sell most everything J. D. Culbertson Madden, S. C. Be it ever so Humble there's no place like home if it is your own. It isn't necessary that it should be so humble in your case, however. We'll sell you a Home for a little money down and take the balance in easy monthly pay ments. You can move right in and free yourself from paying rent at once. Bring your wife when you come to see us about it. She'll appreciate the oppor tunity. ANDERSON & BLAKELY. Cypress Shingles all heart hand drawn, car load lots. Write for prices. Todd Building Laurent), S. C. For Sale Bell Augusta, Ga. Rij, 7th Street. GET IT AT SIMMONS We are now showing a Great and Varied assortment of Ladies Coat Suits, Ready=to=wear Skirts, Millinery, Dress Goods and Readv=to=wear Waists _i_-.-1 Get your Hat, your Coat Suit, and other wearing apparel at Simmons and know you have the proper style at the proper price AH the latest Novelties in Neckwear, Belt Pins, Combs, Bandeaus, Belts, Baretts, and hair orna= ments. We can please you if you will give us a chance 0. B. Simmons & Son Laurens, South Carolina