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LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. ? It has been a hospitable custom witb Dr. W. H. Dial for many years to en tertain some of bis friends, at some time during the fall months, with a 'possum supper. This year. Dr. Dial invited the doctors, druggists, dentists and a few other friends to be his guests on Saturday evening at his home on West .Main street. Those who partook the hospitality of this home declare the supper the most ex cellent and the evening, the most de lightful ever spent. After the supper the jolly crowd enjoyed a pleasant hour In social intercourse. Those Invited were: Drs. W. I). Ferguson, II. K. Alken. B. F. I'osev, W. W. Dodson, W. C. lil y. J. ii. Teague, it. E. Hughes, J. A. Christopher, Clifton Jones, W. II. Washington, C, M. Miller. C. L. Poole, and C. ,C Albright; and Messrs. Albert Dial. J. F. Holt. C. W. Tune, C. II. Ho lier, w. L. G-ray. N. I?. Dial. W. A. Watts, R. C. Watts of Cheraw, and S. ES. Honey; (he four lust named, how ever, were unable to attend. Mr. and .Mrs. T. I). Darlington. Mr. Vance lrby and s.Mr. W. D. Ferguson left Monday afternoon for Ncwberry to see the "Lion and the Mouse.'' at the theatre Monday evening, making the trip in Mr. Darlington's new auto, mobile. The following went to Newberry on Monday afternoon to see the "Dion and the Mouse" at the theatre there that OVeningt Misses Willie Mae Childress, I Willie Jones. Josephine Fuller, Minnie Wallace. Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Hughes, Messrs. Barl Wilson. T. I. Swygert. W. O. Lancaster, R. F. Fleming, and J. B. P.rooks. Last Tuesday afternoon the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist "church were very hospitably entertained at the home of Mrs. J. S. Bennett. The ladies were requested to bring pennies, corresponding in number to their ages, the fund to be given the society. A neat little sum was realized, which argued, not that the ladies were aged, but that a large number of them were present. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Miller and chil dren left yesterday afternoon for Spar tan bur g where they will attend the circus today. They were accompanied by Miss Kate Wright. Mr. T. <\ Bobbitt was a visitor in the city yesterday. Messrs. N. B. I Mal. F. P, McGownil, W. R. Rlchey and M. J. Owlngs of this city attended the meeting on Monday of the stockholders of the Ware shoals Manufacturing company, Capt. J. Adger Smyth returned Mon day from a visit to Texas. Messrs. Larry Martin. A. R. G?sset? , and Albert Dial are among others who go to Spartanburg today for the fair, Mr. and Mrs. .1 N Leak of Cray Court were In the city yesterday. Through tic agency of Anderson & Blakcly, Mr. George Wilson of the Shi j loh section hns purchased the Dunk Armstrong tract containing 45 acres, for *i>00. Mr. and Mrs. \v. Pool Tbomason of Shilon visited in the City during tho past week. They are planning to move to the city within the next few Dr. and Mrs. .T. II. Tongue. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Anderson, Dr. und Mrs. H. K. Aiken spent Sunda> at Mountville as tho guests of Mr. and .Mrs. John Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rabb of Foun tain Inn spent Saturday in the city. Miss Kate Wright has returned from a visit to relatives at Woodruff, weeks. Messrs. Kniest Machen and Macben Moore, For man university students, spent Sunday in the City with relatives, The (enterprise bank of this city ev idences its enterprise in the adoption of the newest nnd latest money chang ing machine, a device by which all kinds of small change may be made with more than ordinary rapidity and with unerring correctness. Mrs. Ii. K. Alken left yesterday for Charleston whore she will visit rela tives nnd attend tin- music festival. Sent to Hie Chalugnng. John Crouch, a young mill opera tive of Clinton, charged with petty lar ceny, the theft of some cloth from the mill, was convicted before tho mayor of Clinton last Friday and sentenced to a term of 30 davs on the county chailtgang or pay a lino of He accepted the days and was brought tip and delivered to tho Laurons author ities Monday afternoon by Chief of Police S. C. Reld. DEATH OF MKS. A. B. SCHATE R, Mother of Dr. I. Scluiyer and Mrs. t. Shiner of Lauren*. I Mr. Adolph shaver received a tele I gram Saturday from Cincinnati an nouncing the death at 11:15 that I morning of his unnher-inlnw, Mrs. Jennie S( hayor. wife of Mr. A. H. Schayer. Wednesday of last week Dr. Isadore Scbayer and his sister. Mrs. A. Shayer were summoned to Cincinnati on account of the critical illness of their mother, and on Satur day news was received tolling of her demise. Mr. and Mrs. Schayer were residents of Laurons from 1885 to lStKJ and their many fri< nds hero sincerely regret the bereavement that has come to the family. The deceased was about 7" years old and was a most estimable lady, a devoted wife and fond mother. After January IRt, 1010, Tho Adver tiser will be put on a strictly cash-in advance basis. if you are in arrears please renew at once. AGRICULTURE IN ALASKA. Rrmarkcble Possibilities cf the Far Northwest Possession. The area of Alaska is so great that the United states government main tain* live agricultural experiment sta tions in the territory, so situated. th-.\[ crops may tie tested under till the ell* IQgtiC <;onUitinns. Sltkn. o>; the strip of const projecting southeast, has a fairly mild climate, while the station at Rampart is close to the arctic cir cle. C. C. Georgcsou, special agent in charge of all tliv stations, in his an nual report for 1908, recently issued bj the United States department of agri culture, declares unqualifiedly that "Alnska is an agricultural country,'' that good bay can he produced "In any quantity" for winter feeding, while the native grasses ?'can maintain livestock in excellent condition In summer.'' He says also that "potatoes, cabbage, caul iflower, rhubarb, turnips, lettuce and. In short, al! the hardy vegetables cau be grown to perfection tip to and even within (be arctic circle, as has been proved by thousands of settlers." P.ut before Alaska can be largely settled railroads and wagon roads must be built. Under present conditions, he Bays, "few farmers can afford to go to Alaska with their families, live stock nnd equipment," The expense of trans portation "would equal the cost of a farm in the states." Abundant sunshine is essential for good crops in Alaska. In 1008 the rain fall during the growing season at Sitka was 10.22 Inches against 24.7< inches the y< a; before and 18.01 inches in 1006. The smaller rainfall meant more sunshine, and the result in 1008 was large crops of potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower and various root crops. The quality also was better. Mr. Georgeson believes that Alaska has undeveloped resources sufficient for the support of a large population. Put there, as he says, '?Nature is stern and uncompromising, and wo must sub mit to the conditions she imposes." Among many Interesting facts given in the report Is this: Watermelons were brought to maturity out of doors on the Hot Springs farm, which Is in the Tanana valley, in latitude (14 de grees north. It seems that on part of this farm the soil is warmed from the same source, whatever it is, that boats the water of the springs. This farm has now ll>0 acres regularly under crop, (he greater portion devoted to po tatoes. Mis. Y. <\ Ifellams Is visiting her sister in Charlotte. Go down to the stable before bed lime and see that everything is all right with tlie horses. You may save a good horse by Just that litt'.o thing. MR, If. H'VMK WILLIS MARRIED, Lauren* Merchant Claims Bride In Andersen ( on lit y. Greenville, Oct. 21?At the residence of Mrs. Reuben P. Cllnkscales, the brides sister, on South Main street. Andeteon, the marriage of Mr K. W. Willis and Miss ?phe?n Hall of Iva was solemnized at S:Z0 o'clock last Thursday morning. Although one ? f th? most important social events of the Stason, the wed ding was beautiful in its simplicity, only a few near relatives and friends being nreso.it. Promptly at the appointed hour, to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, executed under the skillful touch of Mrs. Charles Spearman, came the bridal party. First Miss Iva Cook, then .Miss Ophelia Clink scales entered the parlor. Immediately preceding the bride and groom, form ing a semi-circle in front of Rev. j Chas. M. Boyd, who spoke the words which made them husband and wife, after the beautiful custom of the A. R. P. church. The home was artistically decorated in ivy, ferns and cut flowers. The bridesmaids wore beautiful princess dresses of white messaline. The bride was lovely In a handsome rasin color ed coat suit of serge, with hat and gloves to match. Immediately after the ceremony an elegant breakfast was served in the dining room, where the decorations were red and green. .Assisting in here were Mrs. Albert Kay. Mrs. Alma S. Penny and Mrs. Charles Spearman. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. M. B. Hall of Iva and a sister of Mrs. Reuben T\ Clinkscales of Anderson. She is highly cultured and possesses many personal charms, and will be missed by a larpe circle of friends. Mr. Willis is a resident of Laurens, being one of the leading business men of that town, and he has a wide circle of friends throughout the state. The pair left for their future home in Laurens Thursday morning, carry ing with them the best wishes of their numerous friends. Among the out of-town guests were: Mrs. M. E. Hall. Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Beattic of Iva, G. K. Willis- of Greenville and Mr. and j Mrs. Roborl A Ahrains of Lebanon. Greenwood Defeats Clinton. Clinton, oci. 2(1 The Greenwood High SChOOi football team defeated the Clinton school team in a', excit ing game of ball here Saturday after noon, by a scon- of 2.0 to '?. POINTS \ Life Insurance lifts mortgages. Life Insurance educates orphans. Life Insurance cultivates saving habits. Life Insurance gives repose to the rich man. Life Insurance gives courage to the poor man. Life Insurance supports the credit of the business man. Life Insurance justifies a man ? in living up to his income. ? 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