Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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TROLLEY MEETING People Interested In New Electric Line. COMMITTEES APPOINTED New Syndicate Asked To Kxtciul Lines from Greeinlllc to Clinton lly Waj of Laurcns. Fountain Inn, Fob. 12. Since tbc1 purchase, some time ago, of the Ander son Traction company by certain capi talists of Oreonvllle, associated with J, It. Duke of North Carolina, the ques tion of Intorurban electric railways has been the principle topic of conver sation in this section of the State?, and Jt Is the earnest desire of every town j aud community to he on one of the pro- | posed lines. Through the instrumental- ' ity of ("apt. .1. Adger Smyth, Jr., dele gates from each city and town, from Greenville to Clinton, met yesterday to j formulate some plan whereby the co- : operation of the Dukes and their asso ciates may la; secured lit a line run niug from Greenville to Clinton and passing through Mauhlin, Slmpsonvllle, Fountain Ian, Owings. dray Court. Uarksdale, and Laurens, and possibly continue either to Newberry or Union. Notwithstanding the fact that a fierce northeast wind, accompanied by sting ing sleet, made the day one of the most disagreeable of the winter, each town along the route was fully repre sented, as follows: Clinton -Dr. W. A. Shamls, Intend enti II. I>. Henry, Chancy Stone, and W. M. Mason. Laurcns- 11. K. Alken, president of chamber of commerce; W. R. McCuen, secretary of chamber of commerce; .Ino. F. Holt, clerk; C, M. Babb, mayor; It. I-:. Uabb. city attorney; .1. M. Can non. Dr. \V. II. Dial. C. C. Feather stone, YV. I.. Gray, and F. K. Spratt. Uarksdale .1. I). Mills and It. C. Bw rns. Gray Court?J. N. Leak. Intendent; ' R, L. Gray. Owings .1. \V. Dupro. Greenville .Ino. Woods, secretary of board of trade; .1. I). W'oodside, A very Patton, and \V. c. Cothran. Fountain Inn was represented by i e tween 60 and 100 leading men. includ ing the town council in a body. Dr. \V. A. Shamls of Clinton was elected chairman and .Ino. Wood secre- J tary. In the absence of Capt. Smyth, who was unexpectedly called away upon business. W. I.. Gray slated the pur- ? pose of the meeting. At the suggestion of C. C. Feather stone a committee, composed of three citizens from each town interested, was appointed to canvass the territory along the proposed route, ami secure rights of way. On this committee the following were appointed: A. F. Spencer. W. A. Shaads. and I S. Craig from Clinton; II. K. Alken, W. II. Dial, and W. L. Gray from I Laurcns: .1. D. Mills, B. C. Burns, and W. A. Putmnil from Uarksdale; R, L. Gray, .1. N. Leak, and T. A. Willis, from Gray Court; .1. 1). Woods. W. .1. Hunter, and V. A. White from Owings; D. M. Garrett, H. L. Shaw, and J. F. McKelvey from Fountain Inn; A. R. Hunter. F. F. W'oodside, and F. F. Richardson from Simpsonville; T. M. Verdin. Dr. A. White, A. S. Grosham from Mauldln; W. J. Thackston. C. O. Allen, and .1. A. Russell from Green ville. This committee was authorized to commence ?vork at once securing rights of way along the route. Another com _ Worthy of Confidence An Offer Backed by One of Our Most Reputable Concerns Wo pay for all ilc? medicine used during tho trial, if our remedy fails to completely rolievo you of con stipation. Wo take .all tho risk. You arc not obligated to us in any way whatever, if yon accept our oiler. Thai 's a mighty broad state ment, hut WO mean every word of it. Could anything bo more fair for you ? A most scientific, roinuion-sen.se treatment is Iloxnll Orderlies, which are eaten like candy. Their active principle is a recent, scientific dis covery that is odorless, colorless and tasteless; very pronounced, gentle and pleasant in action, and particularly agreeable in every way. This ingredient does not , causo diarrhtea, nausea, (la; ulence, griping or any inconvenience what" 15VCI'. Ivc-A.oi Oidei!u.-> .kiO par- ' ticularly good for children, aged j and delicate persons. If you suffer from chronic or , habitual constipation, or tho as-j jocir.to or dependent chronic ail ments, wo urge yen to try Ucxall Orderlica at our risk. 12 tablets 10 cents; 30 tablets 2,r> cents.-?Tho [texall Storo. Laurcns Drug Co., Laurens, S. C. mittee, consisting of J. D. Woodslde, H. I K. Alken, W. A. Shand, W. H. Dial, and Jno. Wood, was authorized to pro ofed to Greenville Immediately after this meeting, and to report the results of this meeting to the promoters of the (JrcenvHIo, Anderson Spartunburg Traction Co., who were assembled in a special meeting. Arrangements were inado tor the committee from this meeting to have a hearing by the Duke interests at onco, and ascertain upon what terms their cooperation can be secured. Another me ting will be held soon at some place along the line to hear the report of this committee. The committee went to Oreenvllle Immediately after the meeting at Fountain Inn and bad a conference With W. .1. Thnckston, the newly elect ed president of tbe company tbat will build the Intorurban line from Ander son i?> Spartanburg. Mr. Thackston pledged himself to do all be can con sistently do to build tbe Greenville Clinton branch. Mr. Thackston ex pressed himself as being highly pleas ed with the plan. Tbe proposed line from Greenville to Clinton would be about 45 miles in length. The section between I.aurens and Clinton, a distance of nine miles, was begun some time ago by unother company but would be used by tbe proposed branch of the G. S. & A. From Greenville the line would follow a ridge nearly all tho way. hence the o. t of construction would be eom parltivoly small. Tin; country along the route is a thickly settled one and a rich fanning section. An electric railroad through this section would mean much for the county and would no doubt be a paying proposition.?The State. Do you know that croup can be pre vented? Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even alter the oroupy cough appears and it will prevent the tack. It is also a certain cure lor Cl'OUp and has never been known to fail. Sold by I.aurens Drug Co. Repartee. A lad was standing with bis donkey and barrow sidling vegetables in Lon don one day when a smartly dressed young man came up and asked: "I say. boy. would you like to drive me to the Mansion House?" Tbe boy thought for a moment and then replied: "Yes, guv nor: but I don't think tbe 'arness would tit yer."?Exchange. While It is often Impossible to pre vent an accident, it is never impossible to be prepared ?It Is not beyond any one's purse. Invest 2f> cents in a bot tle of Chamberlain's Liniment and you are prepared for sprains, bruises and like Injurlees, Sold by Laurens Drug Co. Moving Pictures. Most Southerners are gallant. An exception is the Georgian who gave his son this advice: "My boy. never run after a woman or a street car there will be another one along in a minute or two."?Ev erybody's Magazine. TO TIIK PUBLIC. We arc Agents for Parisian Sage, and We Know the Guarantee is Genuine. Laurens Brag Co. Parisian Sage, the quick-acting hair Invigorator is guaranteed? To stop falling hair, To cure dandruff, To cure Itching of the scalp, To put life into faded hair, To make harsh hair soft and luxuri ant. To make hair grow, or money back. It Is the most delightful hair dress ing made, and Is a great favorite with ladies who desiro beautiful and luxu riantdiair. Price ?Oc a large bottle. A Restaurant Dictionary. Pie?An invention of Satan, the copyright of which seems never to run out. Sandwich Any old thing between two slices of any other old thing. SnucagO A lineal descendant of a dog. Fish Brain food that will make you weak-minded. Roast Beef?Meal thai you can't help roas'ing while you are eating it. Cake?A concoction tbat once -as pliable. Butter -A substance not navigable wltb a knife. Dread The staff of life which is hard enough to lean upon. Food Something that the restaur ant is out of. check Something that is with you al ways. Walter?One w',10 expects and waits for a tip. How's This I We offer one hundred dolnrs reward for any case of catarrh that cannot bo cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure F. J. Cheney fi Co.. Tob do, O. We, the undersigned, have konwn p t Cheney for the last 16 years and believe him perfectly honorable In all* business transactions and financially able to cany out any Obligations made by his firm. Walding, Kliman & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, (). Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken intern ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 7T.tr per bottle. Sohl bv all Briggls?ts. Take Hall's Family Pills for consti pation. Mit. W1IART0N OFFERS PRIZE. Will Give Awaj A Ton of Fertiliser In Hoys' Corn Contest. We will give to the boy raising the most corn on one acre of land sacks of Planters' Soluble Guano 8-3-3. To the hoy who raises the next largest a. mount we will give :'. sacks of Planters Soluble Guano s-:i-:i. The boy who comes third, we will give two sacks of Planters Soluble Ounno s-::-::. All boys who belong to the Laurcns Coun ty Hoys' Corn club and who will use Planters fertilizers to make this corn will have the right to try to win these tin >u prizes. You have a chance at the regular prizes offered by state and county and if you use Planters ferti lizer yon have a chance at one of the three prizes offered by Planters Ferti lizer and Phosphate Co. of Charleston. Planters Soluble GUSUO 8-3-3 Is the kind to use. If your agent does not handle it you can get it from one sack up at the warehouse at Faurens. All boys should enter this contest. W. Carl Wharton, Traveling Salesman for Planters Fertilizer and Phosphate co. COUGHS AMI COLDS. Catarrh, Croup ami Sore Throat Cured by Ilyoinci. Hreatbe Hyomel and relief from ca tarrh, coughs, sore throat or cold will come in two minutes. Hreatbe Hyomel (High-o-me) and that stomach straining hawking in the morning will quickly disrppear. Hreatbe Hyomel and kill the catarrh genus; heal the Inflamed membrane, stop the discharge of mucus and pre vent crusts from forming in the nose. Hreatbe Hyomel for a few minutes each day and forever rid yourself of contemptible catarrh. Hreatbe Hyomel?give it a faithful trial and then, if you are not satisfied, you can have your money back. Hyomel is sold by druggists every where and by The Faurens Drug Co. A Complete outfit costs but $1.00 and con - sists of a hard rubber inhaler that will last for years, one bottle of Hyomel and full instructions for use. If a sec ond bottle of liquid is needed you can get an extra bottle of llyomei inhalant for 50 cents. What Is It.' 'Sa\-. Pat. phwat is dis ting dey call i chafing-dish?" asked Tim. "Why man. don't ye know? Its a frying pan dat's got into society."? Ladies' Home Journal. Saved From Awful Peril. "I never felt so near my grave." writes Fewis Chainblin. of Manchester, Ohio. H. U. No. 3. "as when a fright ful cough and lung trouble pulled me down to 115 pounds in spite of many remedies and the best doctors. And that I am alive today is due solely to Dr. King's New Discovery, which com pletely cured me. Now 1 weigh 100 pounds and can work bard. It also cured my four children of croup." In fallible for Coughs and Colds, its tho most certain remedy of LaGrippe, As thma, resperate lung trouble and all bronchial affections. f,0c and $1.00. A trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Fau rens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drue Co. ltenieinber you can borrow money from the Muildimr \ Loan associations of I.aureus with which to build you a house on lots of North Laurcns Realty Co. at ?1.(17 per month for each $100 so borrowed and at the end of SO months your house Is paid for.. .Why pay rcntf The auction sale is Thursday the 21th. North Laurcns Realty Co. Why pay $1.00 when you can get it at $2.90? Our add in this paper will explain, read it. b. U. & E. H. Wllkes & Co I The "Square Deal" Stoic You get n square deal hrre bf uj came the goods nre right, the SH prices nre r:>:ht, the treatment BS is ri^ht. BJ We traltl cur cirrus to be ns pnr pH tlcttlnr for our customers' interests ?* r.s tiny would he in buying for yj themselves. So you get, always, the freshest Ha K<><x!s, and the purest. We allow H no other kind to be sold over our Kfl counters. iW S' in. licncles have jus; arrived, E8 nnioiig i.icm ,i consignment of tare ELECTA COFFEE for u "so v ho ; ppreclate quality, 'Hits I ,'nud :.m no equal f'ir true c< tier . \,-< :!( j, stow cookjng mi l Other'cedit i IJlcotn, proce.sr.es, are nn Inn i .\ ?? ist en anything used by otii. r < ? fn ?. It: iridis. The scaicd tin cans keep all the delightful toffee nroma In, and a'.i tie.- dust and dirt out. (Jet a can todny so you will hnve it for breakfast toinotlov/. J. M. Philpot I.aureus, S. C. WANTED All kind of f?r?, Mink Muskrat and others. The highest market price will be paid. S. Poliakoff Next door P. O. Laurens, S. C. Dr. B. F. Posey's Drug Store De Bell's Kidney Pills. If you have any derange ment of the kidneys try a box. BunsenV[Catarrh Cure for all catarrhal deafness, hay fever and colds in the head. The above preparations are among the best of their kind and fully guar anteed. Fresh lot of garden seed that will grow. Dr. B. F. Posey Laurens, South Carolina For Sale! Minter's Highly Improved Prolific Seed Corn! Field Selected ! $2.50 per Bushel Apply to J. EJMinter & Brother, Laurens, - S. C. r -1 Red May and Blue Stem Seed Wheat Rice Meal and Wheat Bran for fattening Hogs Multiplying, Sil ver Skin and Yellow Danver Onion Sets Kennedy Bros. Laurens, 5. C. The big hailnon from which Prof. Svtartz will make Iiis grand leap lor life ut north Laurens on Thursday the ?_'.">th? Is now stored in the warehouse of Watt's mill under the rare of Slipt. Wallace. North Laurens Itcalty Co. Plant Wood's Seeds For Superior Crops Wood's 30th Annual Seed Book is one of the most useful anil com plete seed catalogues issued. It gives practical information about the bestand most proiitable seeds to plant for The Market Grower The Private Gardener The Farmer Wood's Seeds are grown and selected with special referenco to the soils and climate of the South, and every southern planter should have Wood's Seed Book bo as to bo fully posted as to tho beet scocIb for southern growing. Mailed free on request. Writo for it. T. W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen, ? Richmond, Va. We are headquarters for Grass and Clover Boeds. Seed Po tatoes, 8eed Oats, Cow Peas, Soja Beans, and all Farm and Garden Seeds. Simpson, Cooper & Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all State Courts, prompt attention given to all business. As Property Values Increase RENTS INCREASE On the other hand interest, rules will not advance. Don't, you think it will pay you to buy a lot, borrow from the Building and Loan Association, und pay for a dw 'ling in this way? Think the matter over, and then see me about it. J. J. Adams Secretary Merchants Building and Loan Association. Laurens, S. C. Dlt. CLIFTON JONES 1 Dentist Office in Simmons Building Phone: Office No. 86; Residence 2W CKoicej Lots in Clin tori i lot on Centenial street, So feet front and 121 feet deep ji 1 lot on Centenial street, So feet front and 23?) feet deep, j 1 store ami house oil 3 acre lot on Sloan street. 1 six room house on 3 acre lot on Sloan street. 3 lots on Pitts street. 167 acres laird on Enorce River, near Orphanage Option on other lauds and lots. propert) P. S. JEANS Bell Phone No. 75 CLINTON, South Carolina Just Opened Anticipating advance prices on all spring fabrics we purchased months ago many lin"s that could not possibly be duplicated, at the figure-;, had the purchase been delayed. The goods consist in part of Sheeting and Waist Linens. Handsome weaves in White Waisting and the best grade of Shirting, Percales and many other fabrics adapted for spring wear. W. Q. Wilson & Co. WALL STREET ARITHMETIC 10 mills make one trust. 10 trusts make otic combine. 10 combines make one merger. 10 mergers make one magnate. 1 magnate makes all the money. The Original Step Toward Becoming a Magnate is the Step Toward a Bank's Door to hay by YOUR FIRST SAVINGS. Enterprise Bank Laurens, S. C. Wishes to Aid You to Become a Magnate