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MR. CROUT SCORES OFFICIAL BOARD ?Cnnrgrs Lock of Cundor With Ulm and Writes of "Discontented Wom en" In Church .Mutter?. Following Is a letter, written by the Rev. J. U. Crout, now of Anderson, formerly pastor of the First Methodist Church of this city, to the Christian Advocate: To the members of the South Caro lina conference?Dear brethren: I am glad to use this opportunity to mai:e n brief statement concerning my re nnest for localism at our recent con ference. To my mind, it is the courte ous and brotherly thing to do. especial |j since for eighteen years 1 was one with you in every interest of Metho dism and our Father's kingdom. As 1 '??view these eighteen years, I am glad ? :,at 1 can say that my appointments have been all that I have desired. 1 k .tvp some times thought that 1 would ; fit have done better for myself if 1 had selected my own appointments. nly in out' instance have 1 felt an affliction, and that was not because the appointment to which I went was poor i r than the one I left. I am glad to s:?y that my association with the breth ???11 has been pleasant, congenial, and ? 1111u 1. I would record here and now, my gratitude for the very many kind nesses that have been shown to me and mine all through these years. 1 have appreciated the brethren, and the work ..'signed to me, and have tried to do r.y work faithfully, using the best judgment I could bring to the varied problems that have confronted me. My record has been made and will Show that the charges entrusted to . y care have gone upwards and not downward. For every success I would glorify Him, whose I am ai d whom 1 -? rve. As a pastor I have (instant ly . et problems in which the church was being fettered, and I count the bappi ? -t moments among those in which a v ise plan was executed that magnified irist. With this one thought I have ? ..ken. gladly, the work assigned me " y the conference all these years. This .ought wiis predominant when I be gan my work here at Laurens, three years ago. The same righteous In centive lias been the moving spirit of ? cry plan during my whole pastorate here and shall ever he. i am grateful to Cod for the success which has crowned our labors here, along every line. The record is made and Cods approval is upon it. When I came to Laurens a study of the interests of the church showed sev eral problems clamoring for solution, and am glad to say that some of them have been solved, and I believe per manently. Others of them are still unsolved and these are perhaps among the more important of all of them. It was the deep concern to finish this task, over which 1 had prayed much, that led me to ask to go back to Lau rens to complete my quadrenniuin. It was never a personal matter whether I went or remained, for I have never been wedded to any place of people, much as 1 may love thorn. The vital question was whether I shouid he permitted to finish a task in which 1 was succeeding, or whether I should be torn up to go out into a new Held to make new plans to bo. perhaps, torn up again before they wore wrought out. Will God's kingdom advance ' v wise but shattered plans? Lot me Bay frankly, that it ought to he something very vital to the interest of the church that would tear up the working plans Of a faithful pastor. Shall the envy of a few discontented women, or the demand of a member who does not pretend to keep his church vows or even an expression from an official board be allowed to j break into the pastor's work without some Investigation The answers to these questions are worth considering. My first thought of location came late Sunday evening, at Abbeville, when I learned that I was removed from Laurens. It was my earnest de sire to spend a number of years yet as an active member of the conference, but in this unreasonable tearing up there was a terrible clashing of judg ment between me and the bishop's cab Inct. Is the pastor who lives on the field, and who prayerfully plans his work capable of exercising an intelligent judgment concerning the work ho is trying to do, If so, should such judg ment be Ignored? Who is presumed to be Informed on 'every interest of the church? Is it the man who is rarely seen at the prayer meet inn. or who habitually sac rifices his church's interests for his own personal Interests? Whose judg ment is the best working basis for ad vancing the kingdom of Christ? \ Who will answer, at the bar of God, lor the pastor's incomplete work?the j individual who failed to do his work. i of the bishop's cabinet that picked him up, unwisely perhaps, and sent him away? These questions are pointers to very vital facts, as I see them. I*et me say that, in my own case, a little manly candor on the part of my official board would have saved much. In view of the fact that I have made up my mind to ask the conference just ;> year later to appoint me to district evangelistic work. I could not consent to my appointment to a new charge. 1 shall be happy to give my services gratuitously to my brthren wherever I may be desired. impressed as I am with the great need of evangelistic work. I feel that I can do more for Hod and humanity in this class of work. I pray earnestly that this may be a year of great spiritual advance In each of your charges. With brotherly love for till mankind, everywhere, and a passion to be more useful In saving the unsaved world, I am. Your brother. J. l). Crout. Anderson. December 20, 1909. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a very valuable medicine for throat and lung troubles, quickly relieves and cures painful breathing and a danger ously sounding cough which indicates congested lungs. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. SAY! ?ehtrsal Chorus is called for Thi n day Night at First Methodist Church. Orchestra meets Friday Night. WANTED Ail kind of furs, Mink, Muskrat and others. The highest market price will be paid. S. Poliakoff Next door P. O. Laurens, S. C. THE COMING EVENT! The Coming Event is the Sale of Valuable Building Lots in North Laurens at Auction. "We are going to make this an Epoch in the History of Real Estate selling in this part of the world. Already this sale is the talk of the town] Our contractors are now marking and grading the new Streets. This Sale will be featured with many attractions. 1'or in_ stance: A building lot will be given away absolutely free. Particulars of which will be announced later. We have already conceded the privilege to the well knov/n caters, Messrs Blakely & Anderson to furnish one of their old fashioned Barbecue Dinners on the premises on day of the sale. These lots will be sold on easy and accommodating terms with a small cash payment down, with privilege of paying all cash. And no deeds will be made by this Company to colored people. Watch our Ads for further attractive announcements. The North Laurens Realty Co. J. Adger Smyth, Jr., Thos. I. Swygert, B. F. Arthur, President. Treasurer. General Manager. GARLINGTON?YOUNG ADJUDGED GUILTY Former Laurens Bojs Convicted In I Columbia of Broach of Trust With Fraudulent Intent. The case of the state vs. .lohn Y. Qarlington and James stobo Young was concluded, so far as the 1910 j spring term of tbe*> court of general sessions for Kichlaud county is con cerned, when the two defendants were sentenced Saturday morning by Judge Prince. The declaration of the court as to John Y. ("aldington was three years at bard labor on the public works of Richland county or a like period in the penitentiary, while James Stobo Young was sentenced to spend one year under similar conditions. No alternative of tine was allowed by law. An iippeal will be made to the su preme court and pending action by ( the highest tribunal or South Carolina I the two defendants are accorded their liberty under bond in the sum of $."1,000 each. As soon as Judge Prince announced that be would not grant the motion for ii new trial, attorneys for the de fense served upon Solicitor Cobb no tice of an Intention to appeal to the supreme court. Counsel for the de-' tense then asked Judge Prince if he' would indicate his idea as to suitable! bond for the defendants while the ap peal is pending. The court thought the amount under which they had been held prior to this time was sufficient. Solicitor Cobb then suggested to the ; court that he would like to be heard j on the point. Counsel for defense said that they understood that Judge Prince had ruled and they were satisfied to accept the ruling without further ar gument. The court, however .Consented to hear the solicitor, and Mr. Cobb ill one advocated a heavier bond for the appearance of the defendants. He said that John Y. ({aldington lias I been long in Chattanooga and the gov ernor of Tt nnessee has refused to hon or requisition for another defendao; in a similar action, and for that iva I son the bond should be mad ! heavier, for if the defendants returned to Chat tanooga and they could not be extra dieted the bonds that would be est rat ed should be heavy, for $05,000 is in volved. Christie Beuel argued this question for the defense, saying that the bonds men who sign the bonds are responsi ble and not GOV. Patterson of Tennes see, and saying that the case should stand oil its own bottom. Another point made was that another bond stands In another case. He also said that under conviction the men could be secured from the state of Tennessee as fugitives from justice, as they would not be wanted to answer to a charge of felony. Judge Prince said that he would al low the bond of $5,000 for the appear ance of each to stand. The bonds were signed yesterday afternoon, the names affixed to the bonds being P. S. Karle ] of Columbia, J. J. Barle of Columbia, J. I). Watts of Laurens R. I). Boyd of Laurens. C. H. Roper of Laurens. A Wild Blizzard Raging brings danger, suffering often death 1 to thousands, who take cold, coughs and lagrlppe?that terror of winters and spring. Its danger signals are "stuffed up." nostrils, lower part of nose sore, chills and fever, pain in back of bead, and a throat gripping, cough. When Crip attacks, as you value your life, don't delay getting Dr. King's New Discovery. "One bottle Cured me," writes A. L. Dunn, of Pine Valley, Miss., "after being 'laid up' three WCOks With Crip." For sore, 1 tigs, Hemorrhages, Coughs, Colds. Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma, its supreme, 50c. $1.00. Guaranteed by Laurens Drug Co. & Palmetto Drug Co. A splendid opportunity to bnj a building site in North I.aureus, at auc tion. Von name the price, we do the rest. Building On Church Street. Property on Church street is being rapidly improved. At present Dr C. L. Poole is having a stone curb placed in front of his premises, Mr. B. C. Crisp is improving his dwelling, and Messrs Allen Brnthlcil and Lostcr Simpson are preparing to build a cot tage each on their lots which are be-1 Ing graded for tho purpose, What do you think of Ibis? A nice set of Tea Spoons, that look like sil ver and wears like silver, yet the price is only 10 cts. per set. Try fl set, you will be pleased. b. hi. & K. H. WilkoK &. Co. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR STOMACH? Do you wnnt a better one?one that won't belch gas, or turn sour, or iccl heavy 01 make you icel iniycrablo? ra-?NA Cures indigestion It relieves stomach distress in five minute*. It turnt old, tnvatidactnry, re'oelliou? stomach* inli> new ones, ever ready to digest the hearti est meal. We gunrAntce Mi-o-na tab lets to cure stomach disease. Money back if they fail. 50 Cents a Large Box Laurens Drug Co., Laurens, S. C. We have a large line of Bread Trays, Sifters and water bucketB. and our prices are lower than you will llud them elsewhere, try us. 8. M. * hJ. H. Wllkes * Co. A tine brass band ?111 furnish music at the North l.aureus uuctiou sale of lots. Ileaiitlfnl residence lots, hhrh, ?1 r> and level. Auction sale, North Lttll? rens Kealty Co. Ring np Camp phone, No. 1S4 ani ask Mr. Arthur. Have you S*en the new Hue of Rugs we are showing? They are marked at money saving prices. Won't you look them over? ?. M. & E. II. Wilkea & Co. The ladies are especially invited to uttend the auction sale of lots In North Laurens. The) will have the same chance at the free lot. Children Like to Make the Fires when they know you have our Free Burning Coal to make them with. It's the kind that burns up clean. The best dry Pine and Oak Wood, cut to your order; we also can sell you at the most reasonable prices, Brick, Lime, Cement, Plaster and Crushed Stone. Now is a good time to pave your walks. See us we can furnish you any kind Dray, on short notice. J,W,& R. M. Eichelberger Long Distance Phone,--153. VWVVVVpOOOOOOOOVVVVWVV>; MERCHANTS' I PROTECTIVE CREDIT ASSOCIATION 3 -?F" Laurens, S. C. livery merchant who buys goods at wholesale from the best wholesale merchants, has thf.se questions directly or indirectly asked him when he w ishes to open an ac count with the house, or houses he buys from: What is his capital in business? Is he honest ? Can you depend on his statements? Docs he pay promptly? ]f these questions can be answered satisfactorily, they will be glad to open an account with him, otherwise they do not want his name on their books. This refers to wholesalers who sell on smallest margin of profit, and every good retail merchant is anxious to keep up Iiis good name with these houses, as it is the life of his business. All classess of people who buy at retail should be in terested in merchants that they deal with in keeping up this kind of a record, as it assures them of buying their supplies at smallest possible profit, and cheaper than if it were otherwise. It is a great accommodation to some peo ple to buy goods on 30 or 60 lays time or longer, if so arranged, as it docs not always suit them to pay cash and it is a pleasure for merchants who charge goods to accom modate their friends and customers when they know that the party to whom they cha-.gc has some regard for his or her word of honor, ami will make every effort to meet their obligations whe n due. Knowing all this to be rea sonable and right, we, the undersigned merchants have agreed to run our business according to the following rules and regulations: First. All accounts arc due and payable the fu st of the month following purchase unless otherwise arranged. Second. When parties want goods charged longer than 30 days, a fixed lime to pay must be mentioned. Third. We will not lap accounts. All accounts must be paid when due, or satisfactorily arranged, or further credit will not be extended. Fourth, That we will mail statcnieu 011 our books when due. to all accounts Fifth. When a customer refuses to settle or arrange his account satisfactorily, his name will la- reported to the Association and 110 member of the Association will extend credit to him until he has settled with the merchant he owes. .Sixth. This organization shall be known as the Mer chants' Protective Credit Association <t I/an tens. S. C., and that each member of the rules as given above. Signed Association is bound by the R. K. Copcland, Ttibblc Clothing Company, 11. Terry, J, K. Minter \ Brother, I )avis-Roper Company, Switxci Company, W. 1\ Ili.dgens, Fleming Brothers, W. G. Wilson & Co., Brooks & Jones, (). B. Simmons & Son. [, I.. Hopkins, J. H. & M. L. Nash, Moselv ,S: Roland, Palmetto Drug Stoic, Laurens Drug Company, Dodson-Ivdwards Drug Co.