Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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? LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. ? Superintendent of Education Pins begun Iiis Itinerary of visits to all the schools in itie county; he may be found at his office here only on Satur days. Miss Ethel Mc Dan lei of the Ekom section, as teacher of the Pine Bluff school, Cross Hill township, opened the present session Monday. Mrs. 1?. G. Ruchman and children ol Sttiunton, Va., are spending some Lime in I.aureus with relatives. Mr. Clarence Mc Dan lei nttended the c.iiwood fair last week. Hon. O. P. Goodwin attended the meeting In ( olumbiu last night of the executive committee of the state Far mers' union. Mr. \v. D. Byrd, a Laurens member oi the South Carolina Live Stock as sociation, will attend a meeting of the executive committee, to be held Columbia tomorrow night. Mr, .lohn 1). VV. Watts, a.- unual, Is at the State Fair this week with a tin.' exhibit of cattle, hogs and poultry. The schools at Sandy Springs and Langs ton. Scuflletown township, open ed last Monday with Miss Margaret Cunningham as teacher of the former nnd Miss Stokes of the latter. Prof. I. E. Curry of Lander college, c. eenwood. was in the city Monday. Mi*, .las. E. Minter of Sedalla was among the visitors in the city Monday. Mr. .1. Adger Smyth. Jr.. went to Greenville Monday afternoon to see the automobile party enroute from New Volk to Atlanta. Messrs. C. M. Fuller ami .1. II. Kasor and s. a. Leu man of cross Hill were among the visitors in the city on Mon day. Mr. c. W. Garret! of Greenwood and Mrs. E. .1. Gage of Greenville spent Sunday in the city with their parents, Mi-.s Ethel Simmons who is attend ing the Columbia Female college spenl a few days in the < it> with her parents, returning to Columbia yes terday. Misses Annie and Elizabeth Itichey and Carrie liar! went t<> Greenville Thursday for the circus. Messrs.I.. M. Blackwell and .'. T. Crews attended the Barnum & Bailey circus at Greenville Thursday Mr. Milton Golden of the ML Gal lagher section was in the city Thurs day. Mr, and Mrs, C. E, Cray and son. Clarke, went to Greenville Thursday to -??.. ill,, circus: they went with Mr C. \l. Wing in his touring cur. Miss Anna Premiss went t.> Green ville Thursday for circus day. Mr. s. P.. Goodman, rural letter car rier on Mount villi* route No. 1. was in i twn Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Roper spent Fri day of Ins! week in Spartanburg. Mr. .1. T. A. Bnllew of Lisbon was the sity Thursday morning, leaving in th-* afternoon for Columbia to begin iiis work in connection with the state fair. Mr. .1. F. Little of Clinton was in :h<* city Monday. Mr. .lohn P. Weathers of Fountain Inn was among the visitors in the city Monday, making a call at The Adver i Iser office, The motion picture shows a: the new theotorilim on West Main street have been discontinued, the patronage being insutllcienl to warrant continu ance, Mr, .1. F, Cray of Cray Conti was in t e -py Saturday. Mr. Richard llnzel of Kinni ; ? as in ?!,?? city Saturday and paid us a < all. Mrs. P. II. drier and Miss Alle. Qra were Visitors in the city last Sat. Urdfty. Mis.-ses Pin-on an 1 Des Port - 1 '? er- in the Cross Hill High school ?vere in Laiirens on Saturday. Si I) -cs Archie < 'oats and B !e Mail *'???? of Friendship were In lb \ Saturday. M;i..or and Mrs. C. M. Rabb w i i 10 Greenville Thursd.a.v foi I he ? ? Chief of Police Bagwell ;.i d child attended the circus in Greenville las! Thu i - day'. Mr. Prior Pabb of the l>a\ js-Rnpcj company took in the circus :u ( ecu vlllo Thursday. Mrs, ,L H. Ma\weii ol Elherfon. (inj, i-; lh" guest tills week ()f M s. ,L N. Hudgens. Messrs. llnrl Itichey. F. W Greene and Win. McGownn lefl Monday night for Columbia to attend the State fall' Mrs. B. C. Crisp ami Miss Helen Cl'lsp are attending the state fall' this week. The Rising Sim chapter, No H Royal Arch Masons, will meet in the Mil ioi < hall Friday nlghl <>f this ? ? l< Mrs, s. K. Honey returned Monday from Charleston Where at! ? . i the music festival. Pi. .\. .1. Christopher ? ill "'I Pellitgra conference In Co , ? . SN Mevsrs. .1 i it a of Ci .cctc: daj. CROSS HILL WOMAN DIES IN ATLANTA Telegram Announces Death of MJss Francos llollingsuorth. Other Items of News. Cross Hill. Nov. 1.?Mr. Kay Reeder aud Miss Llllle Black were married Sunday the _m. He and his bride are visiting his mother. Their home is in Greenwood county. Miss Bettie Hill of Sandy Springs is with relatives '.".ere. A little negro boy six years old. son of Will Mitchell, was accidentally shot and killed by his brother a tew years older, last Tuesday. They were | left at home and were "fooling with i a gun." Mrs. Hugh Piuson has been very ill lor several weeks. Site is convales cent. Mrs. Lena Puckett attended the fair : at Greenwood last week. Mr. Henry Colemail has soil his home and Will move his family to ' Clinton the first of December. Mrs. .1. L. Fennel! of Waterloo visit ed Miss Lizzie Carter last Thursday. The tragic death of yottllg Hug-.1. Ri ser at Great Falls was sad. His father's family and relatives here have our sympathy. The Presbyterians here will welcome ' their pastor. Itev. G. M. Hollingsworth, and his bride, wit!, a reception at the, home of Mr. B. A. Austin front ' to '> ? Thursday afternoon. A telegram has jitst been received saying that Miss Frances Hollings worth died in Atlanta last night. The body will bo brought here today for interment. She has been siclc sev eral week.- with fever. Captured Alter Four Years. Vance Wilson, who was convicted about four years ago oil the charge of assault oiid battery, was captured at Clinton last Sunday by Chief Reld and brought to jail here. Wilson was out on a l hon I, pending Uli appeal in Iiis Case; he skipped out and has been tit largo ;:t:ti! Sunday. was charged with shooting Will Clnrdy, another negro. A hear" full dl faith menus short shrift to sorrow, The cows that have the most com fort are the ones that give the owner the most profit. NOTICF, OF F.LKITIOX. State ot South Carolina. County of Laurons. Whereas, petitions signed by more than one-third of the qualified electors and freeholders of Youngs School, ' Hunter District No. S. Laurens County. South Carolina, asking for an election niton the question of voting a three |'?) mill tax to be used for school pur poses in soil! school district, has been hied with ib.? County Board of ISduca tion, an election upon said question is hereby ordered, said election to be bold on the (Itll day of November. 1909, at Votings School House, under the man- , ngomehl of the trustees of said school district. only such electors as return real or personal property for taxation and ! who exhibit their tax receipts and registration certificates as required in the general election shall be al low d to vote. Those favoring the tax shall vote a ballot containing the word "Yes" written or printed there on! those against the tax shall vor-' a ballot containing the word "No" written or printed Oicreon. Bolls shall i.pen at the hour of 7 o' clock in the forenoon and remain open until tin1 hour of i o'clock in tin- af ternoon, when they shall be ??:..- >i l the ballot.- count* i The Trustees shall report (he re in 1 vudito- within ten days thereafter; 01-10. L IMTtS. i DAILY NECESSITIES Paper i lc Curd Hooks and Eyes lc Safty Pins, eard lc 10c Per: Buttons 2c Spool Ihre: i 2c ;;- / yd, P< h ' 6c Anno; dr. (fh Wi 5 ?'- U I Gi Col ndo'rf $ SOCIAL AMD PERSONAL. ? # * *? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ? * * * * #? * *?.? * Miss Rosalie Franks was the charm ing hostess to the members of the Wandering Mintrel club on Thursday evening of last week. An excellent musical program was rendered, de lighting the large number of guests present. During the evening delici ous refreshments wer?' served. Miss Franks being assisted by Mis- Zelene Gray ami Mrs. J. N. liudgetis. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. 11. K. Aiken. Mr. an 1 Mrs. .1, H. Teague. Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. K T. Dutllap. Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. S. K. bendy, Mr. and Mrs. B. F Posey. Mr. and Mrs. .1 N. Hudgens, .Misses Rose HudgetlS, Emily Meng. Jessie Bolt. Mary Tod I. Hessie McCarley of Elberton. Louise Erlnger. Josephine Fuller and Messt.-.. Ford Fianks and Ossie Anderson. ooo Nocturnes?Op. 1". No 32, No. I; No. I: No. 2. Waltzes?Op. 04. No. D. Rat Ma jor. Funeral March. Etudes?Op. -?>. No. i; 25. No. 7. Berceuse. Polonaise?('. sharp, Minor. Preludes ?op. 28. Nos. i. G. 7. .'. 2'). 17. ir?. This was the artistic program given l>y Mrs. W E. Lucas at her honte Oil las* Friday evening to a number of her friends The program Ittelu?led the thus! beautiful compositions of Chopin who was iiisHhctl> u tone poet for the piano. Mrs. Lucas Interspersed the pro? gram with exidatiritiou's ?f the differ-; ent styles as represented by the noc turnes, moxai'Uas, waltzes, etttdes, and preludes. The entire program was given from memory, which was unite a marvel to the listeners. The technique was as j accurate as the memory work. Mrs. I Lucas' friends have not had the pleas ure of hearing her for several years. In that time, she has not lost, but improved, ami is now a greater artist than ever. Kaeh number was played with perfect finish but some deserve special mention. Of th-' nocturnes, (he twelfth nave greatest pleasure. ? '> the Fun era I march, one could see what Chopin hud intended to portray: the death of als country. Poland, The F.tude No. 7. called the "Cello Ktude, shoived won derful work tor the left hand. Then the lovely cradlo-sohg. the Herceuse; which required such dellcai playing. Of tii preludes the 1>. flat Mtljbr, known as the Raindrop prelude, give- a pict ure oi a steady rain dropping into the SOU, Mrs. Lucas made the picture real to her audience, Thus" who were so fortunate a- to hear Mrs. Lucas thoroughly appreci ate her artistic work. Tii" social feature a; these muslcales is not to he disregarded. Mrs. Lucas' ability as bestes- is eqttol to her mus ical genius, and the evening's enter tainment will long be remembered ami cherished by those present ooo Mi-.- Lucile Marti:t. :!:?> bride-to-bo of this week, was tin- guest pt tumor a; a jlheh shower on Friday afternoon, given by Miss?- Rosalie Franks and jjelene Cray at the homo of (h>? for mer. The season being llallbwe'eh. tii-? occasion was characterisb?d by the ever-pleasing designs and effect- ol the celebrations. Miss Mar*:: receiv ed tic congratulations 01 her many friends, who with their well-Avishihgs bestowed upon the brld >?>?:> ? many I beautiful and handsome presents of ! linen. The guests were received In the halls of the Franks home by Mrs. K. E. Copolaud and Mrs. A. H Sanders; from there they were ushered Into the . parlors where they were met h> the receiving party consisting of Misses I Cray. Franks ami Martin Miss Mar tin wore 11 lovely gown of pink satin j with trimmings to mutch; Misses (tray tand Franks wore gowns oi bine silk. I trimmed in Haby Irish lace ami pink. \fter the guests had been received, the halls and parlors Were thrown to gether, ami little Miss .Martha Franks, daintily and prettily dressed as a witch, came riding into the the midst of the assembled guests, sweeping the way tot tit.- bride-to-be. ami bringing . a large pumpkin, made of crepe paper. In this pumpkin were the many beau tiful pieces of linen; thCSO the little . w itch took. p;ec.. |>j piece, and show ? I ered upon Miss Martin. The dining room was laslefull> dec. orated in Halloween designs, such as \ pumpkins, black cats, witches, au tumn leaves, and in the tenter of the table were two large jack-o'-lanterns. ' in which candle- were burning, A Isalad course and tea were served by Misses Ale.'tie Franks. Susie Cray. Kmma Cooper and Mary Posey. The little witch' stood at the dining room door with a tray <<? hearts and as each guest came, presented her with this I significant souvenir Those invited by Misses (5ray nhd : Franks wer.-: Misses Olynthiii Jones. .Willie Mae t'hildresst Josephine Ful 1 lor. Julia iSllkerson. Nell Miller. An nie and I'M/.abeth Klchey, Josle Sulli van. Daisy Sullivan. Elizabeth Shell, ! Crat e Simmons Mary Tod !. Kate I Wright. Nannie Kate lludgcns, Haitie I Kate Eustel'by. Ellen Smith. Hesslo i McCarley. Emily Met-.-. Annie CiUe: - I son. Lnllil Mae Dial, Wllloil Gray, Man I Little. Jessie Holt. ttunuah Tolbert, I tithe) SUuiuons, Mary Petorson, lau ' Little. Willie Ulee, Helen Crisp, Kost? I Hudgcus; ami Mesdumes Arthur Hud gens. Weils Clardy. Mark llellams. A. 1.. Mahafl'ey, s 1: Itouey, rear! Coop j er. and Oeo, A Hi owning uou ! Mrs C C I'Yatherstohe entertained the la i . > of the Kurt ?nightly social club on Thursduj afternoon at a Jap anese lea. The Japanese effects were I curried ottt th score cards, refresh-* I mens atnl iloeoratlons rendering tho j affair unit ? unliiue an '. most pleasing. ; Mrs I'Vatherstone ?,i> assisted In ser ving by Misses Joste Sullivan and Mary Todd. OilO Toda> at 12 o'clock at the home of Mr. Arthur llutlgeus, Miss l.uctlo Mar lin and Mr H Douglas Gray are to l>o married: lb'% W. K Thayer. pastor of the in hie w ill perform the ceremony Tin* eouplo will leave at 2 o'clock. Pound tor Columbia, and from there will take a short bridal trip. MISS ! Martin is the youngest daughter of the late Ambrose H Martin ot the county; Mr. Gray is the son of Mi Hugh K. Gray of Laurens. ? i \ou will lind the best line of Agate, I Utile GrttJ and Tin War.- from which you rait select an> articles you may want, and lit inone\ sa\iag prices S M & K H VVlikes ,v Co **!i ? is> way to light lie ? i.. ?(> drive down piists the yard: wird till old lo an sack soaked In < rud ? kerosene about i; and let the ho?s ilo the re-' Von WIM lind the jargeSl and best line ol Toilet Sc>. In different designs atnl colors, here, At prices that will be money saved for you 8. M. .M- K II, Wlllces & Co. Don't Miss These Jfc We have something in store for you in Real Seasonable Merchandise. The kind of Goods you want at Prices Lower than the Lowest. When we quote Prices it is on First=class Goods and not Seconds. One lot of ladies long coats at a bargain $8.00 Long Cloaks at 7.00 " 5.00 '? 3.00 " 2.25 " i i 14 $5.9S 4.98 3.48 1.98 L.48 Also one lot of Baby Outing Cloaks, was $1.00, only 48c 3 pieces of Silk to go on spec ial sale at 51 inch. Broad Cloth in all col ors, black, brown, green aha blue, was 7?e yd. now 59c 1") pieces of Ladies1 Dress Goods, was 50c, t< close at 35c The very latest Cloth for Coat Suits, full yd. wide only per yard 18c 11 pieces of Dress Goods, was 25c yard, only 10c Outing, which is one of the best goods now for the cold weather. 10c Outing onlv 8 l-3c " 1 9c yd. 7c yd. 5c yd. Merc is something special * Quilts ;>?> inch wide White Homes pun, yard . 5c S l-3cyd. Sea Island, yd. wide 7c 10c yd. Cheviots for skirts Sc Andresco3<rins and Fruit of the Loom Bleeching 10c Overalls Morotock, Blue Ridge and Nunnallvs, all of these are $1.00 goods, our special price 89c We have at least 200 | air boys knee pants, 10 and 11 years old, regular50c goods, special while they fast, per pair only 35c Men's $1.00 Hats, special 89c Men's Heavy Undershirts and Drawers, suit 75c Ladies' and Men's Sweater Coats 18 c Children's Sweater Coats 23c ()ii Cloth, white and colored 15c '?'able Linen, 25c ami 50c kind 23c and :Y.)c Shoes This is where we are going to do you more good than any house in town. M >h's patent leather $2.09 . -,, .. a O JO Ladies' Shoes l?.# > and 3.00 Radios' Shoe.s $1,8 2 .OO ! .' ? [.50 fine and heavy Shoes :.i riic best Ladies heavy Shoes in [?aureus, <itii\ >>S Children's Shoes W '? ' dI Lli - SI'.') 111? theV must !>e so!? 1 and c?>U! v.?? .t! 3 (&L iO Gent Store Bargains and six I' I' ? ? .?!!!, \v< irtll i t B A* 1 A