Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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MR. W. H. GARRETT DIED THURSDAY Oldest Citizen of Lanrens Pusses Away After liinrerimr Ilness Funeral Friday Morning. Mr. Whimm II. Gnrrett, the oldest Citizen <?!' I.aureus and one * ?f the oldest of me county, died at 4 o'clock Thursday morning after a lingering illness extending over several weeks. The funeral Bervlces were held Fri day morning, first at the residence of the deceased on West Main street, and then the Masonic ceremonies tit the city Ct lie 11 ry. Mr. Oarretl had boon in declining health lor the past tour months, and about six wee Us ago was con (hied to his room. I low* v< ?? prior to this thin he was on the streets ami actively en gaged 111 l i; business as broker for l?\ W. Wagencr i\- Co. of Charleston. Ills strength gradually failed as the days passed and the end was mit unexpected. On Wodnesday it was seen that he could last but a little while longer. 'Iis children were sum moned to his bedside and were with him until the end. which came peace fully early Thanksgiving day. Funeral service wad held at the residence at ii o'clock Friday morn ing, conducted by the Rev. W. B. Thnyer of the First llaptist church. A large number of intimate friends were at this service to pay it last trib ute to one whom they had known and respected for years. Mr. darret t was a Mason, and the services at the grave were under Masonic supervision, con ducted by Mr. T. l.ane Monroe. w,<r Bhillftll master of Palmetto lodge, number 111. The pall bearers were: ?Mi.:.' (I,, f ii J.ake .!. |( owings. S. *G. McDnnlel, .1. Nf. Hunter, W. T. Dorroh ami .1. K, Callage Tip? body , was. interred jn (ho family plat In ? Ii?' eilv cemetery. Mr. Willi,on It. Carroit was born in th'o Warrior Creek neighborhood of the county about S7 years ago. There lie spent his early years, moving in 1849, sixty years ago. to 1.au reus, then a inert) village, He was engaged in those years, as salesman for several business concerns of the City. In the early sixties when the war between the states begi n he was then a member of the nid state Guards and with his comrades of Company A went to the front: he was a commis sioned ofllcer of this company and served faithfully until the end of the struggle. Among the survivors of this command are Mr. .1. O. C. Fleming of Laurens and Mr. R. Frank Fleming now of Greenwood. At the clos of the war, he was married to MIbb Anna Wallace, of the Hush River section of Newberry county, where a number of her relatives still reside; she was a member of the distinguished family of Wallaces who have been prominent in South Carolina and Georgia history. Of this union three children were born Messrs Cuy and Claud W. Garrett and Mrs. io. .1. Gage of Greenville. Mr. Guy Gnrrett yreceeded his father to the grave several years. At the close of the win", Mr. Car. rett established a business for him self in i.aureus, conducting the first shoe .Moie the city ever had. He was careful and painstaking, hard'* working and persistent, thereby es. lalilishing tt t ame for himself in the business circles of the county and state. For the oast few years he has not been abb- to devote all his time to business on account of Iiis falling health: but he faithfully attended to Iiis duties as representative for F. W. Wag' nor & Co. of Charleston up to within a few weeks of his death. Mr Ca net t was a high-toned gen tleman and held the esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. His familiar figure will he missed on the streets of Laurens, where all knew ami re spected him. He is survived by his wife and two children. Mrs. 15. .1. Cage of Greenville and Mr. Claud W. Gnr rett of Greenwood. THE \i:WS FROM RABt \. Run The People of That Community ?Speut Thnuksgivlng Day. Rabttn, Noy.30?Mr and Mrs. Dave* Carton of Green Fond npg.nl Wednes day night witii Mrs. m. C, Apffrcrom bie. Mr. Paul Wjllls and family were' t!;,; quests of Mr. W, P. Jtahlwjn Thursday night, Mrs. Marley Abercromble spent sev eral days last week with her mother who Is very sick, near McDanlel's mill. Mrs. Nancy Owens and son Mr. Den nis Owens spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. T. R. Itabb. jdl'i ami Mrs. Claude Wasson ami i I little girl. Kellte, of Friendship spent i Thnuksgivlng at the homo of her mothers, Mrs. Rebecca Owens. Mi s Carrie MallOll and brother. Mr. Will Mnhon were in Lattrcns Saturday on business. Miss Edna Owens spent Saturday ; night and Sunday with Misses Maiu*; : ami Lain Stone. Mrs. O. W. Bnbh and son Joel, were in Lauren* Saturday. Thanksgiving day wes spent very kuietly in this community. BABBTOWN BUBBLING8. Personal Mention Concerning People of Thrifty Section. Btibbtown, Nov. 29?Several people of this section attended the party Thanksgiving evening at the home Of Mr. und Mrs. Claud Kellett. Last Thursday afternoon Rev. S. T. Blackmail preached a missionary ser mon in Green Pond church. Mr. Mc. Thompnson and wife moved to Fountain Inn last week. I Mr. Tnlmnge Kelletl was visiting Mr. Cleon Woods Thanksgiving. Miss Llllie Barton spent, last l'ri- j day night with Miss Cora Bnbb. Mr. llaskoll Stonj} lett Friday for Piekons to spend a few days with pel at lyes. .Miss llattio Brownleo of Fairview and Miss Ida Mae Taylor spent Sat urday night with Miss Willie Curry. Miss Sal lie Woods was the guest of Mr. and _^s. Claud Willis Friday night, Jf Mr. rtftd Mrs. R. G. Woods have moved to their home in the pretty little grove. Miss LllUo Curry spent last Thurs day with Misses Eula and Daisy Stone. Mr. John Taylor and daughter Miss Ida Mae and little grand daughter. Clara Belb' Bnbb, went to Laurens Saturday. Mr. Sidney Armstrong of Eden spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. (*,lenn Woods. Mr. Ceo. Woods and family came down from Fountain inn Sunday in iiis automobile to spend the day with Mr. and .Mrs. Dee Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Marlor spent Saturday and Saturday night with thef.e sister Mis. Vaughn, near Green ville County I'nlon To Meet. On salesday in December, the Gth., the Laurens County Farmers' union j will hold a meeting in the court house at 1 o'clock, just so soon as the sales ' are completed. Several prominent speakers have been Invited lo h > pres ?n i ami address the farmers, and an , interesting meeting Is expected. Lot all the union moil in the c ounty he 0i> < hand. I . 1). < "s. Meet Monday. The local chapter of the United Daughters Of the Confederacy will meet on Monday afternoon, December 6th, at the residence of Mrs. T. D. Darlington at o'clock. All those who expect to attend are requested to | notify the hostess beforehand. Men's Storm Shoes Shoes for the Han who is out of doors ^ in all sorts of weather. Ideal Shoes for wet stormy dajs. Guaranteed to be thoroughly Water proofed. Medium or Extra High Cut. English grain, and heavy Calf leathers. Bellows ton gue, Viscolized uppers and soles. Soles double to heels. Leather lined. Soft insoles. #1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50 These Shoes are splendid foot pro= tectioti for Men on the farm, 5tock Men, Mall Carriers and Teamsters. They insure dry, comfortable Feet at all times. More colds are caught through ihc Feet than through the head. The Shoe Man, Laurens, S. C. /8* Customers .Shoes Shined Free The One Price Shoe Store. Fancy Northern Apples, Florida Oranges, Tangerines, Grape Fruit, Nuts, Raisins, Cocoanuts, Candies, fresh shipments arriving daily. Get your Christmas supplies from us. Quick delivery. Quality. Cheap prices. Low freights. Satisfaction guaranteed. Produce Car Danish Cabbage arrived yesterday, small hard heads, the keeping kind. Also Spanish, Red and Yellow Onions, New York State Irish Potatoes. We sell Produce cheaper than you can obtain it from any other source. Figure in the freights and compare our prices with those of other dealers. We are on the ground door. 2500 Barrels Flour?2500 Barrels We have 2o00 barrels (Hour on contract, 800 barrels in transit. This flour was bought before the advance, some of it very cheap, We didn't buy it to keep. We want to take the profits on it and close all contracts before the first of the year and in order to do this we are going to offer it a little cheaper than you can buy the same grades from any Mill in the business, [f you are "from Missouri" we can show you. Staple Groceries In addition to the above lists we carry a general line of staple and heavy groceries, both at Laurensand Clinton. Meal, Grits, Rice, Coffee, Molasses, Sugar, Soap, Canned Goods, Drugs and Extracts, Cigars and Tobacco. We want your business and if square dealing and correct prices cut any figure with you we ought to have it. Yours Truly Dixie Flour & Grain Company