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tEtye giftert&er Subscription Price is $1.00 per Ycnr Payable in Advauce. Published by ADVERTISER PRINTING COMPANY I.unions, S. C. Adlet tUIng I'M Ics on Application. ObltunricH mid Cnrd of thanks I One cent a word. Entered at tb? postofllce at Laurens, 8. C. as second clnss mall mutter. LAUKENS, S. t? SEPT. 2*. tiiio. THE DEFENCE OF THE SOUTHERN FAITH. To tho credit of our country (and with no disloyalty to the Republic and its ling, wo may speak of "the South" as in a peculiar and loving Sense "our country"), It may be said thai more than any other country per haps it lias erected monuments to the memory of the men who defended it. In thousands of little towns and cities, in every State of the South, monu ments have been rilsod to the memory of the soldiers of the Confederate States of America Most of them are modest shafts, stones that toll the story of the poverty ami sacrifice no less than of the devotion of the South ern people, the people of a land over whelmed, and it crowns our people with honor that there are so many of them everywhere. In every instance, i the monuments stand .?.s the testimo nials of the abiding ami untarnished faithfulness of the Southern women to tho courngo patriotism of their fathers, grandfathers, husbandu ami brothers. Laurens today unvolls one of these monuments and joins tho ranks of sister cities who seal their loyalty to Southern memories in en during grnnli Wo Should b ar in mind thai the monument yonder on the public square Standing there by the conn house which represents tho authority of tho commonwealth and Its laws, has a practioal nse -ii Is ho daunting offer ing to pride In the prowess of a fight ing race, hutch as in that pride wo may ! glory, but it stands there as a defence.; Our country was conquered. Our' Country long was poor and still is poor in contrast with the land of the vic tors. The war swept away our prop- ! erty. it took from us not only our wealth but thousands of tho young men who were vigorous and able and would have Created wealth bad their strength not been given to the South's cause. Resides, disguise it as we may. there is a great world around und about that holds and believes that our people fought and bled for an un worthy cause, human slavery and not human liberty, and as the years pass, it writes and publishes histories that would pillory our fathers and kindred as the friends of an institution banned by civilized and righteous people. Wo know better -but human mem ory is short and the wealth and the resources of Northern universities and the Northern press outnumber the' defenders of our traditions and good faith even more largely than our sold iers were outnumbered in the Held. There rests upon us the duty and the necessity to protect our country's wounded but unsullied name, because. AS our children grow up to manhood and womanhood, they must not be ashamed and they must be strong in the flawless armor of the truth. There is no ?langer now; dvlng women and men remember the tale and they hand it down In its purity, but generations will troop by and crowd upon one an other so that, p0rhu;)8 in a far cen tury, some schoolboy in Laurens ramb ling through pages penned by an alien And unfriendly hand, may inquire, "A\ as my great grandslre n traitor? Or was hp a true man?" The monu nur.i yonder, weat lur-stalned and eruriiM.'ng perhaps, will am wer: for so long as a Southern lad's r.-s;> ct . 'or v. imnnhood shall not bo t;uencl1 id ? '" ?' ".'! accept tli proof thai soldiers of f.e Confeder: were honored hv TJiero is no nee sity that Northern toomen raise m< mi meat* to their sold tor dead, much as it in.... credit their Admiration for bravery and nchieve tueni and testify to their natural sor* I row and affection for their departed friends. The North's cause is safely guarded by tho victor's bays; the Souih's welfare for a sentiment must go OH with ranlcs forever tilled by the loving, whose duly and joy shall be to set sentinels on guard?even such sentinels as our little ones today Hhall reveal when tn?y loosen and let full the draperies that hang about the etone that their mothers have set up. We are living In a happy day. Pros perity abounding seems to have come at last to tho wea.-y and anguished South. The farms are fruitful and the gardens blossom and young men and maidens aro glad in the beauty of a bright hope of success. Here In this little village to which the beaten war rior, heart-sick and tired, crept 46 years ago; a village then without a Railroad and almost without a paint ed cottage; great manufactories and banks flourish, and there aro common schools which would have been called colleges and churches that would have seemed temples In tho e days of shat tered fortunes and saddened homos. And then, following those days, came the years when our civilization was assailed at homo and tho veteran soldiers whose lives (often not their limbs) had been spared, sprang to the defense again. In this second strug gle they conquored nod it was the skill and Btrength acquired In the lost struggle that made them victors, that enabled them to Inspire the younger men and drill them into a home de fending army that was irresistible?a force that gave pause to their con quers drunken as they were by vie. tory. Let us not forget that the school, the mills, the hanks and all our institutions a/> founded on the civilization rescued and preserved by the Confederate veterans and the young men who rode with them and trusted them in that Other campaign of 187C. Our Confederate monument speaks no malevolence to the conquerors, it fans no llames of hate and kinlcs no vain regrets; but. pointing heaven ward and "standing four-square to every wind that blows," It challenges the verdict of Innumerable generations that shall pass by, in the name of Justice, without apology and without tear, because Its foundations are laid in the pure love and unfaltering faith of the women of our land. ? ? ? A LITTLE HISTOilV. It is highly fitting that wo should love and cherish the memory of every deed of every soldier who wore the ".lacket of Cray." A nobler feeling was never born, than tin- inextinguish able llamc of love amounting almost to worship, that lills tho heart of every young Southerner as ho thinks of the deeds of valor of the heroic army of the South. Yet it is inexcusable that we should allow the sentimental side of iIn- war between the States io hide from vlow Important historical data. The program tor tho ceremonies here today has unenrtheo tin* question of how many Confederate States there really were. The selection of thirteen little girls, representing the thirteen Confederate states, to unveil the monu ment, was the cause of wide-spread discussion as to tlie actual number of aecedors. Whether or not the ladles in charge were right in their selection of thirteen depends entirely upon What set of states they Intended the num ber to represent. Here are the correct historical facts: There were eleven members of the Confederacy South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama. Mississippi, Florida. Louisi ana, Texas. Virginia, North Carolina. Tennessee and Arkansas. All of these seceded from the Union, the last four refusing to secede until the fall of Fort Sunder. The states of Kentucky. Missouri. Deleware and Maryland, though slave-holding States never se ceded. Of these four, Kentucky and Maryland furnished considerable bod ies of troops to the Confederate army, thus making practically thirteen states fighting the North. Virginia, the cen ter of the military activities seceded from tho Union April 17, 1801. Mary land was only prevented from seceding by the arrival of Federal troops just at the moment her legislature was adopting an ordinance of secession. Social ami Personal. Mr. It. H. Voting came in yesterday from a four weeks' visit to Ware Shoals and other points. ? About l'.Mi bales of cotton were sold in Lnurens Saturday. After a two months' stay in Marion. N". C, Mr. Dnscom Urownlee returned homo Saturday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jolly and littde daught er Mary Blanche of Spnrtanburg, Mr. S. M. Wllkos has gone on a business visit to Indianapolis and St. Louis. Mr. J, T. Urownlee and family who ha\ ? been residents df tho city for several years have moved baca to the Warrior Creek section of tho county, to tin i>i\ .1. it. fowler place. Mrs, II. I). Mnhaffey of Lnurens la visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dranileii, at the restdenco of .Mrs. Aubrey [lice. i nion i' ogress. Mr. \v. R. Rlchey, ti prominent lawyer of Lnurehs, wus hi tile city yesterday oh business, -^Greenville l News. Friday. Mrs. A. St. C. 1. e of C. r.. en Wood is spending a few days here a- the gltest Of Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Oilkerson. The Misses Hunter of Ora were visitors in Laurens ia*t Saturday. They were pleasant callers at The Advertiser oiilce. Mr. Carl W'hnrton of Waterloo was among the business visitors 111 tosvn Monday. Mr. H. L. Tolleson of Helton, one of the bravest of those who fought under the Southern standard, was among the .; noin here for the unveiling. He is spending a few days here with his son, Mr. .1. C, ToIIIhoii. On the morning of Thursday, Sep tember i5, the marriage of Miss Hat tie Roland of Lnurens and Mr. James Preston McNair of Aiken was aele hinted at the home of Hie bride's unit her. Mrs. M. E. Kolnnd. West Main ntreet, the ceremony being performed by the Rev, .lohn B, Carlisle of Lattn. The marriage was a quiet homo wed ding, and immediately after being sni eminlzed Mr. and Mrs. McNair left for a visit to northern cities. I'pon their return to the State they will lo cate at Alken, the homo cf the groom. Shot ?gro Woman. A negro woman, named Gener Jones living In the Tylersvllle section, was shot and probably fatally wounded Friday afternoon. The shooting was accidental or at least unintentional, according to the claim or Hen Blakely who does not deny being one of the principals in the affair. Blakely says be did not know the gun was loaded and simply pointed the lire-arm at the woman in fun. STATEMENT. Of the Condition of The Lucas Hank, Located at I,aureus, S. ('., at the Close of Business September 22, 1010 RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts .. . .$ 14,406.19 Furniture and Fixtures . . 750.00 Due from Hanks and Hank ers . 3.is2.63 Currency. 121.00 Gold. 215.00 Silver and other Coin .. KJO.Ti (?hecks and Cash Items . . 359.04 Total.$ 19.224.58 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid In .. ..$ 5,000.00 Surplus Fund. 450.00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid. 59.07 Individual Deposits subject to Check. 8,798.41 Savings Deposits. 2,636.10 Time Certificates or Deposit 832.50 Cashier's Checks. 1,440.00 Collections.' 8.50 Total.$ 19.224.58 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. ss. Before me came Thos. I. Swygert Cashier of the above named bank, who.) being duly sworn, stiys that the above ami foregoing statement is a true con-| (lition of said bank, as shown by the books of snid bank. THOS. i. SWYGERT. Sworn to and subscribed before me tltis 27th day of September. 1910. John ii. Peterson, Notary Public. s. C. Correct-?Attest: .1. Adger Smyth, Jr., T. h. Wallace, Thos. i. Swygert;) Directors. Misses Willow Boyd and Wessie Lee Dial have returned from ;: delightful trip abroad, having spent the summer i in Europe. ? CANDIDATES' ANNOUNCEMENTS. ? For County Auditor. I am a candidate in the approach ing special primary for the office of county auditor, subject to the result of said election. ALEX X. BRAMLETT. I hereby announce myself as candi date for auditor of Laurens county and promise to abide by the results of the special Democratic primary. R. M. BROWNLEE. I most respectfully announce myself as a candidate for the nomination in the special primary for the ofllce of county auditor, and hereby agree to abide by the result of the same. J. ROSS DORROIL I hereby announce my candidacy for the ofllce of county auditor, sub ject to the decision of the voters in the special Democratic primary elec tion. W. H. GILKERSON, SR. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for the office of auditor sub ject to the result of the special pri mary election. CLARENCE L. HAMMETT. I hereby announce myself as candi date for the olltce of auditor of Lau rens county in the coming special primary anil promise to abide by the results of the same. JOHN A. MAHON. ' hereby announce myself as a can didate for county auditor, subject to the rules governing the nomination of said office. MARCUS L. NASH. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of county auditor, the same being subject to the rules and regu lations governing the special primary election. .). WADDY THOMPSON. I most respectfully announce myself as candidate for auditor of Laurens county, subject to the decision of tin* voters in the special Democratic pri mary. B. .MARVIN WOLFF. A Real "Daughter." Among the thirteen little girls who are to unveil the monument today, there Is one who can claim the dis linction of being a real "daughter," or rat her g reat granddaughter of the Con federacy. She is Miss Beaufori Cope land, the granddaughter of .Indue W. I). Watts, who was one'of the signers i.of the Ordinance of Secession. I \ Hon? ('. Fentlicrstonc of Lnurens who makes tho address of welcome at Hu- unveiling* I OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. | Seed Wheat The Byrdvllle Dairy I and Stock farm lias 150 bushel* of I Blue Stem wheat for sale. W. D. Hyrd. Laurens, R. P. I). No. :i. 0-tf For Sale Splendid family horse, good rubber tired top buggy and surry. Bargain for somebody who will act quickly. C. C. Featherstone. 9-11 Wanted?A good milch cow. a gooil producer or butter. Apply to .1. Wade Anderson. 9-It For Sale?Seed oats?applcr and red rust proof oats, at 76c per bushel. Ap ply to A. P. Fuller. Mountvillo, S. C. For Sale?One entire stock of furni ture and household goods at greatly reduced prices. Reason, going out of business. The Calne & Pitts Furniture Co., Laurens, S. ('. Home Made Syrup Genuine Home made molasses, "The M. A. Sumerel Patent." Try a gallon. M. 11. Fowler. Laurens. 9-lt Wanted?You to know tha< you can now buy any article of fin liture or housefurnishing goods in our otore at a greatly reduced price. Reason, go ing out of business as soon as stock can be reduced. Come and get a bar gain. The Calne & Pitts Furniture Co., Laurens, S. C. Notice to Housekeepers?AVe are now offering our stock of furniture, cook stoves, kitchen utensils, heating stoves, rugs, carpets, crockery, china, silverware, parlor and bed room suits, etc., in fact, everything in our store, at greatly reduced prices. Come and see for yourself. Reason, we wish to reduce stock and go out of business. The Caine & Pitts Furniture Co., Lau rens, S. C. Notice?Found on my place thre yearlings about 8 months old. One dark colored, one jersey colored, the Other red. All males. Owner will please call for them at once. A. A. QarUngton. Lost?One pair of rimless specta cles. Lost during the meeting of the Womans Missionary union :.t Highland Creek church. Kinder please return to Mrs. .1. S. Bennett. ' Wanted?To buy a Corn Mill Rock. Apply to N. I!. Dial, Laurens. S. C. S-tf Now Ginnery?We have installed a new six stand ginnery with all modern improvements. Give us a trial. Phoenix Oil Mill, Cross Hill, S. C 7-lt For Sale- One good saw-mill and I? horse power engine at a very low price. All in good running order, a good bargain boys. Apply to S. L. Burdette, Route 2, Fountain Inn, S. C. Notice?Byrdville Dairy and Stock Farm Jack is still in line condition. Tho season is right for fall colts. We also have 20 pigs for sale. W. D. Byrd & Son, prop. Phone No. 10. Laurens, S. C. l.tf For Sale -One Llddell & Tomkins 25 II. P. engine, 30 II. P. boiler. Good as new. .1. H. Davis, Clinton, S. C, R. F. D. No 3. 3-tf For Rent?Very desirable farm three hundred acres live horse farm open. Hood dwelling and out houses. Schools and churches convenient. Good neigh bors, located two and half miles from Goldville. six miles from Clinton, thir teen miles from Laurens. Kent rea sonable. Apply to .1. K. Vance, care Southern Cotton Oil Co.. Charleston S. C. For Sale -One good family horse, nine years old, price $140.00. also one Habcock buggy and a set of harness nearly new. Must be sold at once price $r>o.oo. Apply to B. H. Grier Ora, S. C. 9_it Falrvlew Stock Show? Sept. 30, 1910 Premiums offered in all departments Write for list. C. C. Stewart, Sec' Falrvlew. S. C. f WE WILL 1 j Make it to Your Interest To see us before you place that order for building I I materials of any kind. We have a full line of X Flooring-, Ceiling;, Siding- Brick, I I Lime, Cement, Hard Plaster, ! I Laths and Shingles. I In fact everything with which to Build a house, 2 1 and our prices are extremely low. Call and see us r I We arc closing out our stock of Buggies, Wagons, | I and Harness at Cost. Come to see us and I inspect our goods. ''Seeing is Believing." Gray & Easterby |^ LAURENS, S. C. ! Grass and Field Seeds Lawn Mixtures and Blue Grass, Rye, Barley, Oats, Wheat, Lucerne, Red, Crim son and Burr Clover Seeds, Vetch, Pearl Onion Sets. Kennedy Bros. Laurens, S. C. Wrap Your Cot= ton With Good Bagging and Ties We have it. 2 pound and 2 1-2 pound re-woven Bagging. 2 pound and 3 pound brand new Bagging. New Arrow Cotton Ties. Fix your cotton up go?d and neat for that 15c per pound it's coining. Let us sell you your Seed Oats, Barley, Rye and Crimson Clover Seed. Prepare to live at home next year and have your cotton crop clenr. Yours for business J. H. Sullivan I.AURKNS, S. C. ~~ Big7" Land Sale! Several lots on South Harper street 94 acres nenr Mountville, rents for 2,400 lbs. lint cotton. $2."? per acre. House and lot on E. Main street, 8 1-2 acres ant! 15 room concrete dwelling; finest place in upper South Carolin; On easy terms. !?! acres at Madden Station at a bar gain. 221 acres near Qarlington station. $10 per acre. Two elegant residences on Sullivan street on easy terms. Two eight room dwollingft and < ? rour room dwelling on .North ilat'pt l" street, on easy Ifcrnig, One httnlred acres tillable land within corporate limits of city, vory reasonable ami easy t.-rms. IC9 acres south of Laurens. near good schools and church. Come at once. Two elegant farms near McDanlel's mill, well improved. 72 acres and t*>2 acres, lino neighborhood, schools and churches. A number of farms and other prop erty for sale, see us before you pu - chase or sell your property. ANDERSON & BLAKELY. Todd Building Laurens, S. C. dr. clifton Jones Dentist Office In Simmons Building Phone: Office No. 86; Residence 219.