Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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P&CHB BIGOT ITEMS If INTEREST IN SOUTH CAROLINA Culled and Condensed foi Busy Readers. RESUIVME OF PAST WEEK Current Events of Interest in TlrJ? State Selected and Briefly Noted For Advertiser Headers? Spartanburg.?R. W. Rogers, ongtn err at the mill of the Valley Falls Man Ufacturlng company died Thursday morning at G o'clock aB the result oi a wound in the head with a roch thrown by Emory Bishop Wednesday evening. Bishop and his brother-in law, Andy Teague, fled immediately upon the occurrence of tho tragedy and have not been suen since. Coronor J. S. Turner went to Valley Falls and held nn Inquest over the dead body of Rogers. Tho tesiimony is thai Wednesday evening when the mill closed down at 6:20 o'clock, Rogers and Andy Teague came out of the mill together. They were fussing about an account Teague owed Rogers, Rogers claiming that it was about f>0 cents and Teague claim ing that it was not so much. About this time Emery Bishop, a brother-in law of Tongue's, came out of the mill. When he saw how the fuss was going he picked up a rock and threw it at Rogers. The rock struck Rogers in the left temple and felled him to the earth. Rogers was a hard working, highly respected man. He leaves a wife and several children. He was insured In the Woodmen of the World and carried some other protection. Spartanburg,?Dr. W. H. Kelly, of this county, h;ts offered to the state 240 acres of tine farming lands In Wal nut Qrove Township, provided the state will establish an agricultural col lege. County Superintendent. Woodruff and State Superintendent of Education Swearingen are in correspondence on the subject, and It begins to look as if the state will call upon Dr. Kelley to make good his offer. Rock Hill.?Mr. W. T. Steele, who ever since the opening of Winthrop college has been carpenter there, was stricken with paralysis Friday even ing and died, after a few hours. He was a man of sterling character and very popular with the entire college. Exercises were suspended there today. He leaves a widow and several child ren. TEACHERS' SUMMER SCHOOL. Wofford College Will Hold Regular Summer Session. The authorities of Wofford college will continue this summer the regular summer session for teachers, For the present summer the school will last only four weeks, beginning Tuesday, June 21, and ending Tuesday. July l!t. Twenty-live courses will be offered in the following branches: Drawing, English, French, German, Geography and Physiography, History and Civics, Latin, Geometry, Algebra, Arithmetic, Music, Physics, Pedagogy, Physiology and Primary Methods. Additional advanced courses will be given when five or more request it. The school has reeoived the endorse ment of the state superintendent, the county superintendents and the state board of education. Teachers who attended last session were granted renewal of their certifi cates. The enrollment of last summer was 146. The faculty will be made up from Wofford college, Converse college, the Spartanburg city schools, and other Institutions in the state. Issue Circulars. A circular will be issued before April, giving an outline of the courses, tho names of the faculty, and other necessary information. From the following outline of policy and purpose may be gained some Idea of the school and the lines nlong which it will be developed: 1. To offer in the state an oppor tunity to teaehers to prepare them selves for Increasingly efficient work in common schools. 2. To aid In equipping teachers for high school work. 3. To enable the Inexperienced grad uates of colleges, who Intend to teach, to profit by the Instruction and experi ence of practical teachers in the high school branches. 4. To keep up the work already no well begun by the former state sum mer schools of bringing tho teachers of ihe state together ror exenango of opinion and experience, for tho stim ulus and enlargement of personal and intellectual association, and for tho devolopment of a professional spirit and unity. 6. To develop courses looking to the degree of L. L, and to offer courses toward the degree of A. B. This will be done by lengthening the term, by gradually adding other brauchen am ' advanced courses in the fundamenta ' culture and professional studies, b; outlining work to bo done in the inter I val between Hummer schools. * 8. To enable our teachers to unlti with the foregoing opportunities am edvantages, tin; benefits of rest, recrea tlon, and social intercourse In the ihn summer climate of the near-mountali country. Expenses. A fee of $10.00 will be charged foi all school privileges. Hoard may b< had for $10.00. The railroads will b( asked to make reduced rates. For information, address, A. O. REMBERT, Spartanburg, S. C PKES11>ENT'S P HO C LAMATION. Calls l'pon AU Citizens to Answci Census tJuostionN. Washington, March 21,?President Taft In a proclamation urges every ; body throughout tho United StateB "to answer promptly, completely and ac curately, all inquiries addressed tu them by the enumerators or other OUipioyUf?" nliu w'ill b? CrigUgCd the taking of the thirteenth decennial census, which work will begin one month from today. The proclamation follows: "Whereas, by the act of congress, ap proved July 2, PJ09. the thirteenth decennial census of the Cnited States Is to be taken, beginning on April 15,1910; and "Whereas a correct enumeration of the population every 10 years is [ required by the constitution of the ? United States for the purposes of I determining the representation of J representatives; and 'Whereas it is of the utmost im portance to the Interests of all the ] people of the Cnited States that this census should be a complete and ac { curate report of the population and resources of the country: '?Now, therefore, 1. William How ard Taft, president of the Cnited States of America, do hereby declare ! and make known that, under tho act aforesaid, it is the duty of every per son to answer all questions on the census schedules applying to him and the family to which he belongs, ami to tho farm occupied by him or his family, and that any adult refus ing to do so Is subject to penalty. "The sole purpose of the census Is to secure general statistical in formation regarding the population and resouces of the country, and re plies are required from individuals only in order to permit the complica tion of such general statistics. The census has nothing to do with tax. atlon, with army or jury service, with the comuplsion of school attendance, with the regulation of Immigration, or with the enforcement of any na tional, state or local law or ordi nance, nor can any person be harm ed in any way by furnishing the in formation required. There need be no fear that any disclousre will be made regarding any individual per son or his affairs. For the due pro tection of the rights and interests of the persons furnishing informa tion, every employee of the census bureau is prohibited, under heavy penalty, from disclosing any infor mation which may thus come to his knowledge. "I, therefore, earnestly urgo upon all persons to answer promptly, com pletely, and accurately, all inquiries addressed to them by the enumera tors or other employees of the cen sus bureau, and thereby to contri bute their share toward making this great and necessary public undertak ing a success. "In witness wheruof, I have here unto set my hand and caused tho seal of tho United States to be affixed. "Done at the City of Washington this fifteenth day of March, A. D., one thousand nine hundred and ten, and of the independence of the Uni ; ted States of Amcitca the one hun dred and thirty-fourth. "By the president. (Soul) "William II. Taft. "P. C. Knox, Secretary of State." The proclamation Is for tho pur ! pose of removing fears from the minds of some people who are of the opinion that information which they give concerning themselves to the census taker may be used In some way to the detriment of their per. BOnal or business interests. Against any such abuse, however, the gov ernment has thrown tho strongest safeguards. Unclaimed Letters. Renna Caldwell, Laura Coghlll, Sam Cunningham, Mary Anderson, Mattlo Davis, Amelia Fulman, Thomas Henry, Harry Lee Kennedy, Willie Minor, Will Phiny, Lula Richardson, John Wilson, O. V. Harks, W. O. Nelson, D. S. Shel ton. Tho above letters havo remained In this ofTico uncalled for for a period of two weeks ending March 19th 1910. The owners of nny of the abovo will please call at window and say that letter is advertised and upon the pey ment of ono cent on each advertised [ letter same will bo delivered. till!; UALMUSNB ADVERTISER, "Good Things to Eat" That * all we carry. Whether It's a staple, like smgar, or a fancy table dell ( my, like ini|>ortcd cheese, we have ?., and in a quality absolutely dependable. Kvery product that enters this atore must stand rigid examination. Knch article la chosen from many bruuds offered, because it haa proved its su|>erior merit. Kftcli brand competes for preference, and none gains a place on our shelves if it fnila to measure up to our high Standard of quality. One of the recent successful contest ants for representation in our line is ELECTA COFFEE V A smooth and dainty blend of selected, highland grown beaus?the market's choicest. The F.lecta process of slow-coolcing and dry-curing preserves the gcuuine coffee flavor and improves it. In using Klecti* Coffee you at* sure o* the finest quality?a satisfaction that in Itself would make Eleota worth more than ether coffees. Compare It with any you ever drank before. You'll like the rousing flavor and the glorious aroma. J. M. Philpot Laurens, S. C. A watch gift may mean ^ everything?or nothing. It depends on the watch?not necessarily on the price you pay fur i:. The EXCELSIOR is made, finished and adjusted a fine ivate/l ? at a popular price?$4.50 to Jit.cjo. Ask us for ?lie EXCIiLSIOK WATCH. FLEMING BROS. Now is the time to buy the balance of the Coal You need Laurens Wholesale Grocery Co. is the place to buy your GROCERIES as cheap as they can be bought. We have on hand 80 Bbls. of Flour! Be sure and see us before you buy We have just received one car of Corn that we can sell fit 92 l-2c Meal, unbolted, and water ground, at 90c bait at 55c Peas at $2.50 We have also one car of Meyers Molasses which we sell cheap. Conic to see us before you buy Laurens Wholesale Grocery Company, R. C. Gray, Manager. mmm CHANGING AN ADVERTISEMENT DOES NOT CHANGE THE SUBJECT.... I am Ktill prepared to do all kin.lH of WATCH, CLOCK and JEWELRY Repairing at Moderate Prices, and Guarantee all my Work. A Full Line of EASTER GOODS Just Rccelyed. WATCHES, CHAINS, BRACELETS, RINGS, NECK-CHAINS, LOCKETS, AM) NOVELTIES. Wm. Solomon The Reliable Jeweler. Next to Hotel, Lauren?, S. C HAUKEN?, S. U., MARCH S3. 1910. FOR EASTER Hen's Department There is no better asset a man can possess than a well dressed personal appearance. Good clothes are not necessarily expensive clothes, but they are clothes that fit you, your body and your person ality. If stylish and well fitting garments appeal to you, by all means come here and look over our clothes. Men's Hand Tailored Suits at -.$18, $20, $22.50, $25.00 Other very good Suits at .$10, $12.50 and $15.00 Young Men's Suits in Blues and Grays.$8, $10, $12 and $15 Boys Knickerbocker Suits in the leading colors for spring.8 to 18 years $2 to $10 Men's and Boy's Hats Men's and Boys Hats, the proper thing for Easter, in all the leading colors for Spring $1, $2, $3 and $5 Men's Shoes and Oxfords Men's Oxfords in Tan, Black and Patent, in newest styles, including button, lace and two. eyelet ties at.$3, $3.50, $4 and $5. Hen's Shirts. The best selection of Men's Shirts.50c, 75c, $1 and $1.50 Ladies' Department Voile, Panama and Serge Skirts altered to fit. 3.50 to $8.50 Ladies' Wash Suits.3.98 to 7.98 New Collars, Belts and Belt Buckles, etc., at proper prices. Dress Goods for Easter Minorn Shantung in blue, cham pagne, pink and lavander, value 50 yard.39c White Shirt Waists at 50c, 20c, 15c 36 inch Percale, value 12 at 10c Good Calico, value 7c ftt .5c 36 inch Sea Island at.5c Linen in all colors, special.25c Flaxon, the great j Swiss Fabric at.15c, 20c, 25c 90 inch Linen Shirting at.75c yd. Fancy silverjstripe goods at.25c Ladies' Easter Shoes and Slippers. Oxford ties, ankle straps, pump and sailor ties, in patent, tan and black suede and plain leathers at.2.00, 3.00 and 3.50 Misses' and Children's oxford ties, ankle straps and two eye ties at.1.00, 1.50 and 2.00 Call in and let us show you the many things we are showing in new Spring Good. J. E. Hinter &1 Brother Build You a New Home We can furnish you with the Best Building flaterial to be had anywhere. We handle First-class Lumber, Sash; Doors, Blinds, Lime, Brick and Cement. Shop work of all kinds. Window and Door Frames ready made for any size openings a specialty. Our reputation has been built upon supplying honest goods only and having the right price. GRAY & EASTERBY, LAU RENS, S. C.