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SAFE VOYOE FROM NEW YORK TO RIO Sea Trip of Dr. and Mrs. Langston \a? In South America, Inter estingly Described* The many friends of Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Langston in Laurons county will be pleased to know thai they have ar rived safely in South America. Ti;< following letter will be t ad with much Interest: On Board S. S. "V< rdl", Ort 20 00?1 know of no belt* i' medium through Which l may reach a largo uumb< r of toy Laar? ns county friends than through the columns of The Advertiser and I'm sending you a few lines for your ne\t issue. Mrs. Langston and l left Ghent. K>\. Monday morning the ifcth of Oct.. go ing by way of Clncinhnttl and from there over the U A- O railroad to New York, Wo arrived In New York the afternoon of the Iflth and spent the night tu the Marl borough hotel. Of course we saw very little of the city in so short a time. But enough was Feen to give us an idea of what New York looks like. Our hotel was down town In the shopping district. We Chose this one for that reason; there were several little articles that we had put oft' purchasing until we arrived in New York. Wo made our purchases nt the big apartment store of Macy. One can find most anything he- wants at that place. It would not bo worth while to attempt to describe what I saw because of the very short stay there. It does not behove anyone to form judgement too Quickly. This morning rather than pay a big price for a cab we employed a messen ger boy to direct us to our steamer. By walking just a few blocks we took the elevated ear and with but one < hange soon reached Brooklyn. There after walking several more blocks we found another car going our way so wo rode again but ended oar trip to the boat by walking several more blocks. We found the S S. "Verdi'" at the pier so we went directly aboard! a friend of our whom 1 had met it: Bal timore came to see us off. Of course This was much appreciated. To any one who has never seen it. the start ing of one of these inimence steamers is greatly interesting. Wo sailed shortly before 1 o'clock and we arc well out from New York. The steam er is a good one and has every accom odation that you would find In a well appointed hotel Our stateroom, which is No. 4 is comfortable. I know you are wanting to know how we felt when we saw Our native Bhoreo fade from sight. Well, while l legtet leaving America, for mnay rea sons, yet never was happier in my life. And bo there was little or no "queer" feeling when New York faded from our Ivew. We are both conscious that \v<> are doing our (Jod-glven (buy, and that is til ways a Joy and brings with it no regio; Mrs. Langston and l are both quite well, and we are !:o;dng to remain so. A lady on board told in at the din ner table today about the trio to Rio was always a pleasant one. and that there was no need of getting sick at all. She has rode the trip three times It) this same Vessel, bUt it' WO keep well the trip I know v. ill he grand. Well i won't take up too much space the Ill's! time or else you will not want to hear from :ii<' again. Let me say however that I take this means of re im inhering all my friends iu Laurens and cherish the hope that they too will think sometimes of us. Sincerely, A, ?. Lang-ton. Twelve days later: ? Wo are now off the shore of South America. Land was seen yesterday for the first time since we left New York. The trip lias been an exceedingly interesting one. 'I*i:ere was little sea sickness. Neither Mrs. Langston or I were sick at all, and although it is rather warn this morning still we both feel well. We crossed the Equator at 20 minutes past 7 Sunday Morning, the Mist of Oct. The only recognition given to it was a few short blasts from the ship's whistle. Early last week a sports' committee w " organized and we have been having ' sorts of gam. esdurlng the week, pn f them were new to me, but 1 alwa s ,ako part. It would not be worth while to try to describe them all for fear of not be ing able to make myself understood. We are momentarily expecting to see some whales but none have been sight ed so far. Hut all of us who have nev er seen the monsters are hoping to have our desire satisfied. We land tomorrow and after a day's stop in port there we will then have a three day's run to Rio. Since getting married Mrs. Langston and 1 have spent :'. weeks in South Carolina. :'. weeks in Kentucky and almost :: weeks on the seas. So we have been much on the go. 1 am hoping to find one or more issues of The Advertisers waiting for me in Ftio. and I will let I you hear again from there. With best wishes for all. Sincerely. A. B. Langston. PRES. TAFTS CAR WAS IN LAURENS MO IN DAY At a stockholders' meeting of the Lumens Cotton Mills Monday after-1 noon. Mr. X. B. Dial was re-elected president, Mr. VV. S. Montgomery of Spartanburg, general manager and secretary, and Mr. Johu B. Cleveland, of Spartanburg vlcepn sldeus. a semi annual dividend of per cent was decla red. Tho stockholders Inspected the mill plan: and expressed themselves as much pleased v.'Jtli conditions, and with the report of the treasurer. The Miliken party from New York consisted of Messrs. S. M. Miltlken. H, B. Brewster, of New York, Frank .1. I.ah- of Newton, Mass.. and E. M. Green of Orange, N. .1. The Millikcn party nre traveling in the "Mayllower" the Pullman ear used by President Taft in his 13,000 miles trip around I the country. I'OTATOKg A VP TOM VTOES. V Queer Case et' Voluntary Growth In Farmer's Garden. Mr. .1. E. Johnson, rural mail car rier on Cray Court, route three, is a farmer and gardener in addition to he a very obliging and efficient mail ear lier. His gardening ability, though, is not responsible for a queer ease of voluntary growth, exhibited at this office yesterday morning by Mr. Chas. W. McCravy, Iiis brother-in-law. Has any one in Lauren8 County ever seen tomatoes and potatoes growing on tue same vine? If not. call n round and you may have that oppor tunity. Mr. Johnson has a patch in his garden where he has had tomatoes planted; later he put in a crop of Lookout Mountain Irish potatoes. On a number of vines, an excellent yield of potatoes was found at the roots and a prolific yield of tomatoes on the vine above the ground. Can anybody heat it? Georgia Sheriff Here. Mr. a. C. Philips, sheriff of Putmnn county, Georgia, was in the city Mon day and Tuesday of this week, having come witl; requisition papers tor one ?lim Wells alias Sid Lewis, wanted in his county for assault with intent to kill; Wells shot a nemo woman some two or three years auo. He came to i Laurens and lias been working on Mr. .f. I). Watts farm near the city. When taken in custody by Chief Bagwell on Monday he confessed the crime for which he is wanted. Sheriff Philips left at noon Tuesday with his prisoner. WEEK'S NEWS FROM EKOM. Mr. K. .1 .Cooper Celebrates His Fifty. Second Birthday Other Items. Kkom. Nov. 22nd.?On last Saturday < Mr. F. J. Cooper celebrated Ids fifty second birthday i>y having a picnic dinner at his home. Quite a number of friends and neighbors were present and enjoyed the day very much. Mr. H?rle Culbertson has been quite sieh for the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Purrs of Wave shoals spent Sattu'day night raid Sun day with their parents here. Mr. Paul Cooper and sister, Miss Suo Cooper of Laurens spent Sunday with relatives here. Dr. Cooper and family spent Sunday With the family of Mr. L. C. Culbert. sou. ST ATE MEM Of the Condition of The Knierprise Pank. I.oeated at I.aureus. S. ('.. at the Close Of Business Neu Pdn ,1900. RESOURCES: Loan and Discounts.$195,175.60 i Demand Loans. 477.ss Overdrafts. 4.122.TS Ponds and Stocks owned by The Pank. 7.7^::.::, Banking House. 21.560.16 Furniture and Fixtures. . . 4.935.S2 Due from Panks and Trust Companies. 74.40S.S2 Currency. 30.374.00 I Cold. 92.60 Silver and other Coin. 2.101.SO Checks and Cash items. . . 9,250.30 Total.$"..">0.."'90.47 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid In.$100.000.00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid. 24.S77.17 Dividends Unpaid. 129.50 Individual Deposits subject to Check. $124,792.77 Savings Deposits 36,223.31 Time Certificates of Deposit. 34.516.19 Total deposits.IV ?. ??? i Certified cheeks. n.72 Cashiers Checks. 42.SI Pills Payable, including Certificates for Money Borrowed. 30.000.00 Total.$350.593.47 State of South Carolina, i County of Laurens. ss. Before me came C. H. Roper. Cash* ! ler of the above named hank. who. du ly sworn, says that the above and fore going statement is a true condition of said bank. C. H. ROPER. Sworn to and subscribed before me. this 23rd day of Nov. pud*. w. c. Lancaster, Notary Public, s. C. Correct ? Attest: N. P. Dial. C. E. Kennedy, s. M. Wilkes, Directors. People like to be taken for what I they are worth, except when the 'ax assessor visits them. Taxes Not Being raid. county Treasurer Mock stated to the reporter Tuesday that the state and county taxes are not being paid up as they should. At present on!y about 1 $6,000 has been paid and there is pos sibly $130,000 to come. The time for paying expires on December 31st., af ter which a penalty is attached. At the last there will be a great rush; the people are urged to pay now. The wise man avoids temptations the foolish man tries to see how much he can stand. Repair Shop jT We ..vc prepared to repair Automobiles, Gasoline ? Engines, Electric Motors, Electric Generators, Electrical P Wiring, I >< or Bells.? r "Agent for StudebaKcr Automobiles" I Swygert & Teague | y South Harper Street, Laurens, S. C. C Special Prices on Ladies' Coat Suits at J. E. Minter & Bro. Laurens, S. C. RED IRON RACKET?RED HOT PRICES is making it warm in Laurens. Selling clothing, hats, shoes, dry goods, millinery, ladies' suits, skirts, underwear, hosiery, overalls, work shirts, boy's knee pants, boy's Buster Brown suits, jewelry, watches, clocks, rugs, tin, glas?, crockery and enameled ware, window shades, curtain poles, sewing machines, stoves, sugar, coffee rice, pepper, ginger, spice, extracts, candy, crackers, tobacco, cigars, cigaretts, stationary, soap, soda, matches, nt|tmegs, baking powder, gold dust, washing powder, bluing and thousands of notions, novelties and racket goods all going at way down prices. Come quick, goods j going fast. _^_?____'% A watch free with each suit this week $3.98 to $18.00 per suit. f?g sales and little profits?and keep the dollars rolling. Come and bjHng the whole family and buy your whole bill at Red Iron Racket and save l| to 35 per cent, of your hard earned money. 5 Stores 2 in I.aureus 1 in Greenwood I in Spartnnhur I in Anderson 208-209- 21! West Laurens street 1 a irens, S ('.