Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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tEtye gfouertt?et Subscription Trice Is $1.00 per Y< Tnyalile In Advance. rtibllshcd i.v ADVEKTINEK PRINTING COUP A J LaiireiiH, S. C A?!\ vi i; .ini: ItatOH on Application. Obituaries und Turd of thanksi O cent a word. Entered at the postofneo nt Laurel 8. C. aa socond class mall matter. c:- .: - ' ' ' ' LAUKENS, S, C, APRIL 18, 1910. Ii AUKENS NEXT WEEK. Tho coming week will bo a bu one for LauronB people. On Mondi tho sorlos of revival aorvlcea open the First Baptist church, t<> be co tinned through tho woele and longt perhaps. On Tuesday about two hu tired doctors from evory Hoctlon South Carolina will arrive for tl nniuiul convention of the State Med cal association. The sessions of tl association will nol ho concluded u ill Thursday uvoning. On Krldi nl?;ht the Laurcns county dcclalmor content will bo held at th<- gradt KChool building, Mlghl young mo representing tho High schools of Lot rona county, are to he the sponlcer and it Is expected that intorcstt friends from overy tpiartor of tl county will ho horo for tho occaslo Thoroforo, It Is seoti thai Lauroi Is to have within hoi gatos during tl week hundrods fo visitors, many i whom will bo strangers; hut to oi and nil the city extends a cordial we coino, wishing for them a plonsai Btny, not unmixed with prollt galm from attendance upon tho differoi public meetings and [isscmblies. ? ? ? It AI HE Til MM IIKKE. In a news Item, printed a short tin ngn In The Advortlsor, it was statt that nine or toil car lots of mules an ltorses had hern sold Mils season I Lauretta. I.aureus Is consldored <? si splendid stock market by the don era. Clinton likewise does a larf business each season in this lln Mules and horses are high, It tnk< "money to buy them" and every ye; tho farmers of Lauretta county \>; OUl thousands of dollars lor sloe The hulk of this money Koes to Kei tucky, Tonnesseo ami other stocl raising sections of the country. It an Immense annual drain on the pocl ct hook of the runners of (his count Hut it will continue thus until thei Is a goneral realization of the t'ai thai in this section in Lauretta col <:an he raised as cheaply as anywhei ?ISO in the union. The practicability of the foregoir Btatomctll lias heett repeatedly den onatrnted. For instances, take \v. Harris in Youngs township, .1. W. Doi nan in Schufllolown, .lohn M. Woe and M. B, McCtlOlt in Sullivan, Guy Copelnnd ami .1. Rhott Copolnnd Hunter. James Marksdale and othe In I.aureus and the rent of the towi Fhlps. who each year raise one or moi nice mule or horse colts. These me Kiv<> the matter attention and find thi it pays. They, or at least some i them, haven't bought an Import? tnulo or horse in years, and the farms are as well stocked as any the country. Besides, they are ie having to draw on their cotton mom or any other land every year In onh to keep up tholr Ktoek supply. RnlSO colts* This is an industi too long neglected. Corn product!* In Lauretta county has been gronl In crcnacd. itecauso of necessity ni the roconl Imputus given sclontil farming. The raising of cattle at hogs la receiving more attention at Grictmrngomenl than ever p^rhnpi there Is apparently a gottornl awake lng nmong our farmers as to the pOKSlbilltlOS, One of these. We I) llOVO, not yet fully grnspod, Is the It portnnl matter i'f lionio-grown sloe ? ? a JAMES II. SULLIVAN, KIHTOK. Mr. .lames II. Sullivan, son of M Und Mis. Jar0(1 l>. Sullivan of Laurer: has assumed editorial mammement the Hampton County News, publish' lit Branson. Mr. Sullivan is, in nd< Hop to his newspaper work, prlncin ?>f the Branson High school. lie n graduate <?f tho South Carolina ut VOTSRy ami a young man well eqttl ped for his work. The Advert is welci ines Kdllor Sullivan Into the fo and wishes him success. ? ? ? Attention Is Invited to the ofTtc.1 call, tanned by County Chairman Coo er to tho presidents of the dlffere precinct clubs. ? ? ? Tho last call to "elotin-up" ennr ho treated with Indlfferonce. Don't forget our line of Rurs, arei cat variety over shown In Laurel What elo you think of a 9x12 A Squnro for $t.2f>? Wo havo beau ful ones nt that price. S. M. & B. H. Wilkes & Co, OSE DAY WITHOUT MAIL. rxt Seaboard Wreck was the Cause?F< est Fires Near Cross Hill. Cross Hill. April II. Cross II railroad traffic was cut off en tin one day last week on account of t wreck at the burnt trosslo. No tral and no mall. Mrs. (I. W. HolIIngswortli return last Saturday fromConyers, On., win she was called on account of t death ;?f her father. She has the sy ne pathy of our people. In her affliction There was frost In this vicinity b _ Friday morning, but It did no damn) Mr. Robert Thompson and faml ,s' were; with bis people here last we* Mis mother, Mrs. Folly Thompson, h been very HI. Mrs. M. T. Simpson has been qul _ unwell for more thnn a week wl grippe. In a few more days we will beg to look out. for the comet, and for f ny census enumerators. '' Mr. John Rudd lost fifty cords wood by lire recently. People oug to be very careful and not try to bu new grounds till it rains. or >e I QUESTION'S FOR TIIK CENSUS. >?? Enumerators to ho Among the Pe n. pie Middle of This Month. ry The arrangements are rapidly b '?' ing concluded for the taking of tl d census, which will start in about tv n, weeks i President Taft has Issued a procl s, rnation requesting cooperation on tl 'd part of the public that the census mi 10 ; bo complete and Correct. n. I The census enumerator will ask tl is following questions: i" What is your house number? Of What is your nan. ? ?c 1 The name - of the members of yoi i- family? What is the relationship of the; td people to you? tit I I low old are you ? Are you single, married, widowi or divorced? How long have you been marrh to if at all. id How many children have you? id Where, were you born? In Where was your father born? is Your mother? 1- How long have you been In th ;e country e. Are you naturalized? ?s Can you speak ISngllsh? If n( ir what can you speak? ly What is your occupation? k. j Are you employed .or an emplo i- or? It- Wore you out of work April 1 is 1910? It- How long were you out of woi y. In 1009? re Can you read and write? et Do you own or rent your home? ts Any mortgage? ro Are you a survivor of the t'nb or Confederate navy or army ig Are you blind? One or both eye; a- i Are you deaf or dumb? P. April I", will witness the inaugur a- tion of the thirteenth census of tl >d United States and on that date r L. army of about 68,000 census take In will begin their work. Fach one rs these; census takers will be arim ii- with a badge by which "ye may kno re them" and you may have no hestltam m in telling them the truth, the who at truth and nothing but he truth. Shou of there he any further question as id their crodonllnls, oach one of them wl Ir bo provided with a certificate of a In polntmcnt and those who think he 01 not the real goods may request hi >y to show even that. Miss riitmiurs Success in boston. V Miss May Putnam of Dnrksdalo, wl ? ii i has appeared several times this sc ly I son on the programme of recitals gi id on by the studons of tho School of K lc presslon, Iloston, vvboro she is stud id lug dramatic art, was featured In i'l recital on March 30, Miss Putnam pr 85 sented an original adaption from "I> a- vld Copperfield" by Charles Dickel Ir portraying the story of "Betsey Trc e- I wood nnd the Donkeys". She won 0 a- thuslastlc commondnllon for her o k. colloid work. Surely Not in Oun'ucy. Ir. When we see a young man. who 18? a clerk, on a moderate salary in of store, smoking 10-cont cigars ni etl occasionally going to get his drln II- in a saloon, we make up our mil al thai the young man Is spending : i;i ho earns. When we see him In ad< ?!? tion to these riding about town In P" livery rig, we then are satisfied th Or same young man Is Stoailng from 1 'hi employer; and It ts strange that you men do not know that old buslnc men read them through nnd thront I'll and such young men can nevor i 'P* cure places of trust and rcsponslblll ?>t Qaffney Ledger. iot Have you looked through tho R Iron Racket lately? Its tho fulb bouse you over saw, nearly everytbl you can mention can bo found at t Red Iron Racket and they aro si t(. selling the goods. is. M t See our line of Water coolers, hn ., j them In either galvanized linings white porcelain, all sizes from 2 tc . gallon, nnd tho prices aro right. CJ \M H L< II MM 1W- a. OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. HU Tn-spnss Notice All persona arc f< L>ly bidden from trospasslng, HhIiIuk. bin ne Ing etc., on our lauds, t). C. Smith. jna B. Harris, Waterloo, s. c. 36 For sale. Kkk? from Manmovj , I Pelaln Ducks. The kind that lay winter. Price $1.00 for oloven. A ,re ply to W. U. and J. L. Copoland, Mi he street, Laurens, s. C. 36 m" I For Snlo I bavo from r,0 to loo l good cotton seed for planting. Rusi lS( nig Holl or Hreenseed at 60 cts. |; bu. W. A. Sumorel, I.unions, S. C, F. I). No. 2. 37 The Ryrdrllle Dairy and Stock fai lias purchased a line Tennessee 1)1 n .lock. Ho Is ready for service at t farm; fee $12.f>0. Insured. Phono > 10. W. D. Byrd & Son. Prop., Laurei S. C. U. F. D. 2. Wanted Our customers to knr that we have Just received fine I of beef cattle for our market. Blak ly & Anderson, Laurens. 37 Thrce Dollars Worth for One D( '" larl No! But I do promise you ho ht j est values. My line of Men's clothii rn will oxcell all others at the prices sell it for. I ask a trial. S. Pollako next door to postolnce. Laurens, S. Notice?Pasturage for rent. M. C'opeland. is rk Death of .Mrs. Rowland Ray. Clinton. April 10.?Mrs. Janle Fi ney Ray. wife of Mr. 0. Rowlend Rn suffered an attack of paralysis abo 7 o'clock Saturday afternoon and di during the night about half past tw The funeral was held in the Method! church Monday afternoon at 3 o'cloc conducted by the Re* r. E. M?haffe and the Inrerment waa in the Presb terlan cemetery. Mrs. Ray was a daughter of M Isaac Flnney. She is survived by h husband, eight children, a brot'.;* Mr. Joe S. Flnney. and a sister. M: D. W. Mason. Of the children two a married, Mrs. W. P. Horton of Abb ville and Mrs. Ross I). Young. The family had been living In Cll ton only since December but th have a wide circle of relatives at friends whose sympathies go out the boreaved family, Chamberlain's Stomach and Llv Tablets assist nature in driving : impurities out of the system, Insurll a free and regular condition and r Storing the organs of the body health and strength. Sold by l.aure Drug Co. Surprise .Marriage at Clinton. Clinton. April 10.?Miss Dora He i.-nd and Mr. Richard Callahan Wi lace of Kings tree were married at I home of the Rev. Dr. Jacobs Saturd; evening in the presence of a numb of intimate friends. This marriage was a surprise everyone as it was generally knov that the wedding day bad been set June. Mr. Wallace came Friday < a visit and gave such excellent ro sons for an Immediate marriage th he had his way. The happy pair loft here for Charte ton and will go from there to their f tore home In Klngstreo. The bride Is a young woman of III qualities and the groom Is to bo CO gratulated. She had many war friends here. She graduated from tl Thornwell college for Orphans In 19( and has since then been engaged teaching. Prompt relief In all cases of thro nnd lung trouble If you use C'hambe "I j Iain's Cough Remedy. Pleasant p- take, soothing and healing in effet js Sold by Laurens Drug Co. WnftCd From Waterloo. Waterloo. April 12.--Messrs W. Wharton, J. M. Pearco, I. J. Anders* and II. D. Winu left on Monday fi Charleston to spend the entire wei in the City by the sea. Mrs. W. II. Wharton returned Mo tiny !':::::! a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J, I Sheeley at Townvllle. Mr. nnd Mrs. D. C. Smith spent Fi day in Spartanhurg. Mrs. T. J, Anderson is visiting h home people in Clinton this week. Mr. Connor Nelson came over fro Clinton this week for a few days' vl: to friends and relatives. Mrs. Cheek of Chappcl Hill. N. I is on a visit to the family of Prof. ,8 B. Self. Owing to tlie continued dry spe j farming operations are greatly bohir . Some corn has been planted, but far very little cotton. The trustees and patrons of t j Waterloo school are contemplating t erection of a modern school buildli ! The present new school bullding w I be used and two additional rooms a i a large hall will be added. State Superintendent of Kducati Swearlngen is expected hero with tho next few days to deliver an n dress and to help formulate plans t the new building. Don't Throw It Away. Clean your old and worthless fun turo with scay and water. Then n ply one coat of L. & M. Varnish roady-for-use. It makes It new at cost of almost nothing. Get It from .1. II. & M. L. Nash. La ren8, J. W. Copoland & Co., Clint* Mr. J. H. Drummond of Fountf inn has purchased part of the est. of the late Dr. Halrston. near Wat* loo. the tract containing 335 acres a known as the Tlllmnn Fuller place. g I CANDIDATES' ANNOUNCEMENTS. ?r-' For Tho Legislature. nt- At ihn request of friends I here T. announce myself n candidate for t -3t I House of Representatives and proml {h to abide by tiie result of the Den ',, cratlc primary election. \V. R. RICH1 Lp- I am a candidate for reelection iln tho house cjf representatives from Lb ?21 i rens county, and hereby (>li>? n u self to abide the result of the Deii I crutlc primary. JJJ JARED D. SULLIVAN, R.;-' -It1 For County Treasurer. I I respectfully announce myself *?J I n candidate for reelection to the off! ?* Of county treasurer, pledging tnysi |ie to abide by tho result of the Dem "?- cratic primary election. J. D. MOC 18. ._ For Supervisor. >w f hereby announce myself as a ca ot didate for reelection to the office e- supervisor of Laurens county, subj. It to all the rules and regulations of t Democratic primary. If elected n. shall endeavor to render faithful s< lg vice. Respectfully II. B. HUMBER I tf. For County Commissioner. C. I her< by announce my candidacy f reelection as a member of the board u county commissioners, subject to t rules of the Democratic primary. T \t<- ROPE For County Auditor. >"? I am a candidate for the office ut auditor for Laurens county, my non }(j nation being subject to the rules the Democratic primary election. W. T. DORRO at _:_ For Superintendent of Education. ty, I hereby announce myself as a ca v. didate for reelection to the office county superintendent of educatfj of Laurens county, subject to the ru! lr- of the Democratic primary. GEO. L. PITT For Probate Jndge. ff, We ar* authorized to announce tl r.ar.h of O. O. Thompson as a canr date for the office of Probate Judp subject to the rules of the Democrat n- primary. nd Advertised Letter*. to W. E. Brag?. C. L. Boone, .\f:as 7.<i Gary. Henry Hoae, Misa Edna frb ! Sexton Moor* Mlsa Ander Hil! ^rurr er Mi Ks Nir.re Muhler Weaton .v.arl 111 Miss Mary Xesbli Willie Presley Ml ,e Mamie Ray. J. W. Simpson, Miss L to cene Wal lames ntt The above lev.e.-s .*. remained l this office uncalled tor for a period two weeks er.'Lr.g A;.*.. : ?: "'. ,1. owners of any of the above will plea ,j_ call at window and say that letter l10 advertised and upon the payment one cent same will be delivered. Geo. S. McCravy, P. M. Laurens, S. April 11th, 1910. In Democratic Club Meetings. an j The presidents of the several Dem cratic clubs of Laurens county a hereby requested to call their respe live precinct clubs together on St urday, April 2:', for the purpose reorganizing by the election of ofiicei the appointment of the several cot mlttees and the selection of delegat to the county Democratic conventlc to he held the first Monday In Mr The basis of representation is one d< egate for every twenty-five membe and one delegate for a majority fra tion thereof. ,s- R. A. COOPER, In County Chairma Laurens, April 12. 1'JlO. at! Our line of Summer Goods best ev r- shown In Laurens, freezers, Coolei to Refrigerators, Ice Picks, Flower Po St. Jnrdiniers, Lawn and Porch Chali all in great variety, and we guaranf our prices can't be duplicated. H. M. A. E. H. Wllkes <fe Co. C. tin tte sr- I nd tUusT Published WebsterNEW INTERNATIONAL Dictionary, (G. & C. M.iii.ii.i Co.) Spiingriclu, mill,) mrpmcs the old International as much as tha book exceeded it* predecessor. On tho oh foundation a new superstructure has been built The reconstruction has been carried on througl many years by a large force of trained workers, under the supervision of Dr. W. T. Harris, former United States Commissioner of Educa tion, and reenforced by many eminent special ills. The definitions have been rearranged am amplified. The number of terms defined ha been more thaa doubled. Tho etymology synonyms, pronunciation, have received un oparing scholarly labor. The language o English literature for over seven centuries, tin terminology of the arts and sciences, find tin every-day speech of street, shop, and house bold, are presented with fullness and clearness Id size of vocabulary, in richness of genera information, and in convenience of consulta tion, the book sets a new mark in lexicography ^400,000 words and phrasc?. 6000 illustration., t 2700 pages. Writ* i* um pn"t>'.jk?r? far Sp+cliMa Pit?e. Ml. CLIFTON JONES Dentist Office In Simmons building I',,....... Mir,..,, v.. oa. I I..,..,., o i i A Bank Draft Costs no More than either a post office money order or an express order. In larger amounts, the bank draft is much the cheaper, and in all cases just as safe-, and more convenient. A draft issued to yourself and then endorsed by you, is eventually returned to the bank of issue and may thereafter be used as a re ceipt, if necessary. Our drafts are drawn on New York and Chicago, and are payable at par any place in the United States. The Bank for Your Savings. METAL SHINGLES r*ot - :rn- Will noc 3P^1 or curl like wood shingles. Vv '.li -otcra.:i< and roll orf like slate. Will not rip at the scams like r-Uia tin. Neither will they rattle during high wind storms. They never neeti repairs and last as Ion? as the building. And last of all, they make the handsomest roof and are not expensive. Apply to Local Dealer or i Or.TRIGHT METAL ROOFING CO., Philadelphia, Pa. ? Specials J FOR ? Saturday AT J. L. Hopkins' Men's $2.00 Ox fords ?$i7qS EfJ Men's 1.75 -.'^JTT^ of 1*8, li es in, iy. il Boys' 2.00 " 1.69 ? Ladies' 2.00 " t.89 0 " I.50 " 1 39 J Men's 75c Shirts .49 B" $1 Fur Hats .79 Don't fail to get a Ijox of that fine Chewing Tobacco, ta'li worth $4, our price * $2.85 111 J. L. HOPKINS I I CHANGING AN I ADVERTISEMENT ? DOES NOT ? CHANGE ? THE ? SUBJECT.... I am still prepared to do all kinds ?of WATCH, CLOCK and JEWELRY 0'Repairing at Moderate Trices, and % I (?ii a ran tee all my Work. 1 A Full Line of EASTER GOODS Just Received. WATCHES, CHAINS, BRACELETS, RINGS, NECK-CHAINS, LOCKETS, AM) NOVELTIES. Wm. Solomon Tlic Reliable Jeweler. Next to Hotel, Luiirms, S. C. Ready forth vvwvw Needle BleacHed Linen Goods Table Damask, Linen Sheetitip; and Pillow Casino;, Skirting Linen, \Vush Linen and Linen Lawns? all guaranteed pure flax. Bleached Cotton Goods In all Weaves, Plain and Fancy. Here is shown the Kilkenney Suiting, a plain texture, while sheer, shows up a round thread, a guarantee for service. With the return of the season India Linon is still a strong com petitor among summer textures, having always passed the laundry test satisfactory. Special numbers are shown here at atractive prices with pretty designs in Yal. Kdges and Inscitions to match for trimmings. A limited quan tity of 27-inch Colored Figured Silks, the 50c quality, at 35c, while they last. Plain and Striped Cotton Pop lins with Mercerized Finish, in desirable colorings. "Hydegrade"?This is a double fold printed goods, prominently advertised in the fashion magazines. A durable fabric of sufficient weight to make a comfort able spring suit. New Neckwear and the latest craze in Hair Fixings, at W. Q. Wilson & Co.