Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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MR. W. H. GARRETT DIED THURSDAY Oldest Citizen of Lanrcns Posses Anaj After lingering Ilness Kuneriil Frida) Morning. Mr. Wiii?itM H. Qarrett, the oldest Citizen <?!' I.aureus and one of the oldest ot tue county, died at 4 o'clock Thursday mniniug after a lingering illness extending euer several weeks. The funeral services were held Fri day morning, first at the residence ol the deceased on West Main street, and then the Masonic ceremonies al ?tie city <"> ni< I? 1 y. Mr. Garret! had been In declining health for the past four months, and about six we. Us ago was confined to his room. However, prior to this linn he was on the streets and actively i n gaged in his business as broker for F. W. Wagencr & Co. of Charleston. Mis strength gradually failed as the days passed end the end was not unexpected. On Wednesday it was seen that he could last hut a little while longer. Mis children were sum moned to his bedside and were with him until the end, which came peace fully early Thanksgiving day. Funeral service vvtw held at the residence at 1 I o'clock Friday morn ing, conducted by the Kev. W. B. Thayer of the First baptist church. A large number of intimate friends were at this service to pay a last trib ute to one whom they had known and respected for years. Mr. Gorrett was a Mason, and the services at the grave were under Masonic supervision, con ducted by Mr. T. Lane Monroe. WOf Shluful master of Palmetto lodge, fiijmhcr 19. The pail hearers were: ?rbvis, f. if Lake.. .), I). Owings. S. V Mcbanlel, T. M\ Hunter. W. T. Dorroh ami ,1, k. tinllag) TJffl body t was, interred hi the family plat lit I ?l.e (?II.V C'e'utetei'>fi Mr. William 11. Gnrrclt was born in the Warrior ("reek neighborhood of' the county about sT years ago. There he spent his early years, moving in lvp.t, sixty years ago. to Lau rens. then a mere village, lie wai engaged in thosy years, as salesman '; for several business concerns of the lily. In tiie early sixties when the war between the stales began be was then a member of the old State Guards and with ins comrades of Company A went to the front; he was a commis sioned officer 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. It. Frank Fleming now of (Ireenwood. At the clos of the war, he was married to MIbh 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 Guy and Claud w. Garrett and Mrs. FJ. .1. Gage of Greenville. Mr. Guy Garrett yreceeded his father to the grave several years. At the close of the war. Mr. Car. roll established a business for him self in Laurens. conducting tho first shoo store the city ever had. lie was car il and painstaking, bard Working and persistent, thereby es. lablishing a name for himself in the business circles id* the county and state. For the past few years ho has not been able to devote all his time to business on account of Iiis failing, health; bul ho faithfully attended to his duties as representative for P. W. Wag' mir & Co. of Charleston up to within a few weeks of his dentil. Mr. Garrett was llgh-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 and re spected him. He is survived by his wife and two children. Mis. B, .1. Cage of Greenville and Mr. Claud \V, Gar rett of (Leenwood. THE NEWS FROM RADIX. lion The People of That Community Speut Thanksgiving Day. RftbUll, Nov.110?Mr and Mrs. Dave' Carton of Green Fond spent Wednes day night with Mrs. M. C, Abflrcrom bie. Mr. Paul Wjilis rind family were ijiG guests of Mr. w, i'. Baldwin Thursday pight, Mrs. Marloy Aborcromblo spent sov etal days last week with her mother w io Is very sick, near McDuniel's mill. Mrs. Nancy Owens and son Mr. Den nis Owens spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. T. It. Dahl). "Mr. and Mrs. (.'laude Wnsson and j little girl. Nellie, of Friendship spent Thanksgiving at the home of her mothers. Mrs. Rebecca Owens. Miss Carrie Mnhon and brother. Mr. Will Mnhon were in Laurens Saturday on business. Miss Edna Owens spent Saturday night and Sunday with Misses Main,*., and Lala Stone. Mrs. (i. W. Rnbb tied son Joel, were in Laurens Saturday. Thanksgiving day wes spent very kuietly In this community. IIABBTOWN BUBBLIXGH. Personal Mention Concerning People of Thrifty Section. Babbtown, Nov. 29?Several people of this .section attended the party Thanksgiving evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Kollctt. Last Thursday afternoon Uev. S. T. Blackmail preached a missionary S01' mon in Green Pond church. Mr. Mc. Thompason and wife moved to Fountain Inn last week. Mr. Tainingo Kellott was visiting Mr. Cleoil Woods Thanksgiving. Miss Lillie Barton spent last Fri day night with Miss Corn Babb. Mr. Husked Ston? lefl Friday for Pickcns to spend u few days with rel atives. Miss linttio Prownlee of Fall'Vlew and Miss Ida Mae Taylor spent Sat urday night with Miss Willie Curry. Miss Sallie Woods was the must of Mr. and >'l>. Claud Wiilis Friday night. Jf Mr. .**nl Mrs. R. (J. Woods have moved to their home in the pretty little grove. Miss Lllllo Curry spent last Thurs day with Misses Hula and Daisy Stone. Mr. John Taylor and daughter Miss Ida Mae and little grand daughter, (.'lata Belle Bnbb, went to Laurcns Saturday, Mr. Sidney Armstrong of Eden spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs Glenn Woods. Mi Geo. Woods and family came down from Fountain Inn Sunday in ids automobile to spend iho day with Mr. and Mrs. Dee Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Marlor spent Saturday and Saturday night with fheJ?' sister Mrs. Vaughn near (Jreen County l/'nlon To Meet. On salesday in December, the Gth., Hi"- I.aureus County Fanners' union 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 to be pres ent and address tho farmers, and an interesting meeting is expected. Let all the union men in the county be 0j> hand. V. 1). ("s. Meet Monday. The local chapter of tho L'nitcd Daughters of the Confederacy will meet on Monday afternoon, December 6th. at the residence of Mrs. T. D. Darlington at 3:30 o'clock. All those who expect to attend are requested to notify the hostess beforehand. b Men's Storm Shoes Shoes for the flan who is out of doors in all sorts of weather. Idea! Shoe, for wet stormy days. Guaranteed to be thoroughly Water? proofed. Medium or Extra High Cut. English grain, and heavy Calf leathers. I>ello\vs ton gue, Visc?lized 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= tectiot* for Men on the farm, Stock Men, Mail Carriers and Teamsters. They insure dry, comfortable Feet at all times. More colds are caught through the Feet than through the head, ?3 si Laurens, S. C. Customers Shoes Sinned Free The One Price Shoe Store. si X 8 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 floor. 2500 Barrels Flour?2500 Barrels We have 2500 barrels fllour 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 Httle cheaper than you can buy the same grades from any Mill in the business. If you are "from Missouri" we can show you. Stap 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 >OOQO<X