Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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? LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. | Mr. Jonas Sparks has moved into his new home in the eastern part of the city. Drs. George Albright and Clifton Jones attended the quarterly meeting of the Piedmont Dental association which was held in Spartanburg Thurs day. Rev. Dr. It. D. Smart, formerly one of the leading members of the South Carolina conference, now in the Ken tucky conference and pastor of a church In Louisville, accompanied by his young son, was in the city for a day and night the past week, stopping ov er to visit Dr. Alken. Col. Robert Arnold, of Princeton, was at Ware Shoals last week. \\V were delighted to meet him. He is a typical Southern gentleman, tho |.r of any one, and we trust he may be spared many years to enjoy the even ing of a well-spent life?. Jones cor respondence Honea Path Chronicle. After a short visit to his parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Marksdale. Mr. Karl? Harksdale left Saturday for Hartsvllle, having accepted the posi tion of manager :;f the l-larl0.vil!e Wood Manufacturing company. Dur ing the past .year he has been keeping books for a business concern at Ben nettsviiie. Mrs. C. F. Rankln Is attending the music festival In Atlanta this week and Is the guest of her brother Dr. Strlckler. Mrs. J, D. Pitts has been the guest the past week of Mrs. C. C. Feather stone. Mrs. A. J. Taylor and little daugh ter. Elizabeth, are visiting relatives near Cross Keys. Mr. Yates Smith of Spartanburg visited his brother. Mr. Lamar Smith, during the past week. Col. George .Tohnstone of Newberry was In the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McCravy visited at Kan ford and Cray Court Saturday and Sunday. Miss Kthel Roper of the Hickory Tavern section is the guest of Mr. T. Me. Ro|)er's family. Miss Nora Taylor and Cora Medlock attended the Greenwood oratorical contest Friday night. Judge and Mrs. R. C. Watts are ex acted to return this week from a three weeks' visit to relatives in Miss isslppi. Miss Alice Slrlbllng of Spartanburg was the guest of her sister. Mrs. L. C. (looo.li, for a few days last week. Mrs. Pearl Kennedy of Williston is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. David FJ. Barnett, Bast Main street. Mr. A. C. Hragg and family spent Sunday in Spartanburg, making the trip in their new Ford. Tin- Oratorical Contest. In the oratorical contest held In tho chapel of 111?* Laurens graded school on Friday evonlng, April 22, each school In the COUlHy was invited to furnish ono Bpeuker. To seoura th< most widespread interest and n large participation Supt. Pitts offered n prI/,0 of a twenty-five dollar medal to the best dcclaliuer. There were several schools repre sented. The Clinton graded school sent Master Ferdinand Jacobs as Its champion and exponent. A large num ber from Clinton attended these ex ercises to encourage our youthful ora tor in Iiis efforts. The victor in the contest was Mas ter Barney Parrott, formerly a pupil of our graded school, hut now a stu dent of the ('ross Mill school of which Mr. (Menu Parrot! is principal. We do not mllld lending Cross Hill the talent by which she has won iliis distinction. Oratory is a charming and valuable accomplishment and we appreciate this effort on the part of our super. Intendent to encourage its develop ment. Tills and agrloiiKurnl priz es offered to the boys will doubtless stimulate them to put forth their ef forts. Hut the pen is more potent than orator's tongue or the ploughshare of the husbandman even as it is might ier than the sword, then If we would cultivate1 all our powers or our noblest gifts let the next prize be offered to the boy or girl who writes the best essay. This offer will reach a larger number and so exert a wider Iniluence. ?Clinton Gazette. Congratulations. Master Harnie Pnrrott. representing the Cross Hill High school. was awarded a handsome gold medal in the Inter-High School Oratorical con test, which was held in Laurents last Friday uinlit. There were seven oth er contestants, representing various high schools in the county, all of 1 Which did credit to themselves and the school. Master Harnie Parrott is a son of the late Rev. and Mrs. J. I!. Parrott of Clinton, and is to be con gratulated upon winning the medal in the firs! annual oratorical contest held in Laurens county. A .Man Wants To Die only when a \zy liver and sluggish bowels cause frightful despondency. Hut Dr. King's New Life Pills expel poisons from the system; bring hope and courage; cure all Diver. Stomach and Kidney troubles; impart health and vigor to the weak, nervous and ail inn. 25c at I.aureus Drug Co. and Pal metto Drug Co. Noiuitor Suiltli pubbiMl "Cyclone." Washington, April ?C. Senator Smith's sobriquet of "Gailling Gun" has been slightly modified Ii*')?1. I think this is largely due to the fact thai the Hon. Tom Pence, of North Carolina, does not know the differ ence between a galtling gun and a cyclone. I in t except for the name the Hon. Tom. or "Governor Pence," as he used to be known, is not re sponsible for the following story in the Washington Times this afternoon: "Senator Smith, of South Caroli na, hiis gained a Sobriquet. He is called "Cyclone Smith.' This is he cause of Ills cyclonic delivery in de. hale. He can speak faster than any man in the senate. "His lirst real debate came yester day when he attacked the attorney general because of Hie "cotton trust" probe instituted by the department of justice. The South Carolinian is a cotton expert. lie knows the bus iness from the seed in the ground to the frabric on the store shelf, lie or ganized tin- COttOII growers in the movement to hold tue staple (or bet ter prices. "This fund of cotton knowledge was used to overwhelm the senate yester day. For nearly two hours the senator spoke and 10 relays of stenographers were necessary to catch his remarks. Not a not did lie use. All the torrent of talk seomed to rise spontaneously and the deluge was complete. "Withal, Senator Smith spoke to good effect for a HOW senator. He held the attention of more Republican senators during his addres: 1'iUlll many of Iiis Democratic associates do when they rise to address the senate. He did more. He baited Senator Aldrich until that leader rose to defend the tariff from the South Carolinian's on slaught. That was how vigorously the attack was made. "Senator Smith is not exactly of the tire eating type, but lie borders closely on it. It is suggested that a little more senate training will tem per him somewhat and thai lie is therefore destined to become a force ful debater, /.ach Medice in The State. \ Regular Tom Hoy was Susie?Climbing trees and fence:-.. Jumping ditches, winding, always get ting scratches, cuts, sprains, bruise.:, bumps, burns or scalds. Hut laws: Her mother just appled Bucklen's Ar nica Salve and cured her quick. Heals everything healable Boils, Ulcers, Kc/.eina. Old Sores. Corns or Piles. Try it. 2f?C at Laurens Drug Co and Pal metto Drug Co. Oxfords WHAT an Oxford Season this will be! Every Woman will want Oxfords in one or two of the new and handsome styles. We anticipate the great call for all styles of Low Cut Footwear and made splendid preparation. We've the Best Makers Best In all the Correct Styles We've Oxfords, Pumps and Ties of unusual beauty and excellence. Patent Kid and Colt, Gun Metal and Suede leathers. Button, two or three hole Ties, aukle strap Pumps, etc. Medium or High heels, Perforated Tips, High arch instep $2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50. There is no slipping nor gaping at the heel about these Oxfords. Every Shoe fits the foot perfectly?we see to it that it does. See our line of Hats and Furnishings R. E. COPELAND Customers Shoes Shined Free THE SHOE HAN Laurens, S. C. The One Price Store Your GET Bin For Your Supply of Coal for the Coming Season! We will call on you about the 1st of May for your order. Wait for us. But if we do not see you we want you to see us, ior it means money saved to you to buy your supply of coal at this season of the year. Coal bought now at $5.00 per ton is the best paying investment you can make. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT NOW All we want is your order; you can pay for it when you get ready - - We Guarantee Every Pound of Our Coal = = As it comes direct from the Jollico District of Tennessee, where all the best coal is mined. Don't be fool ed into buying coal that you know nothing of and from people you know nothing about; but ==BUY YOUR COAL AT HQME = The difference in price is very little; the difference in the quality means much more to you. J. W. & R. M. RELIABLE DRAYMEN PHONE 33 9Ha