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Kuhscription Price Is $1.0') per Year Payable In Advance. Published by ADVERTISER PRINTING COMPANY Laurens, S. ('. Advertising Itates on Application. Obituaries and Card of thanks: One cent a word. Entered at P"? postofllco at Laurons, S. C. a3 second class mail matter. LA UK ENS, S. C.. OCTOBER 1910. THE TOBBENS SYSTEM. Appearing last week In The Adver tiser was ail < 'client article on the Torr? iis System of I.and Registration and Transfer, written for this paper by Mr. A. C. Todd. It was a clear-cut, concise discussion or the elementary principles of a system, that gains In popularity with Increasing force as it is better understood. The Advertiser, for many months, has attempted to publish in Its col umns, every article obtainable on the subject tending to elucidate this wont derfully modern system of land reg istration. It would be Impossible to discuss the subject thoroughly in one short newspaper article and for that reason Mr. Todd has only given a gen eral view of tho system With the inten tion of contributing from time to time ;. series of articles explaining the de tails. Tho system should ho understood by every landowner and every prospec tive landowner in this State. A thor ough undorstnmllng Is essential before it can ever become a part of our State f.ovt rnnh nt. h is certain to become a part and the sooner the better. I; Is gradually becoming a world wide sys tem ami wherever used i- highly praised. That our next legislature will meet, consider the subject a few hours and proceed to enact a law es tablishing the system ill this Stale is an Impossibility. The movement la too revolutionary in form and the results ate too Intricate in nature to permit of In sty action. Once established legally the Torrens System is simplicity itself. Besides giving a simple mod" of land regis tration it is. as .Mr. Todd tersely ex presses it. "a system to render the title to land transferable witli certainty, celerity, ease, and cheapness." With certi luty in that, the title once estab lished and olllclally stamped it can never be altered. With celerity in that, whereas under the present sys tem days or even months are neces sary to establish rights to title, under tnls system a few /i.r.uites only are required. With ease in that, the hours and days spent tediously ransacking the old dusty records are eliminated, its cheapness la the dearest favors h'.r- point. The lawyers fee for such work becomes a thing of the past The lawyer rea*))s a portion of the general prosperity that results from an Intro duction of this system. t ? ? TilE TROLLEY SITUATION. Laurens must wake up If she ex pci ts to get the trolley system. She Is lauging far behind her sister cities in the matter of offering inducements to the promoters. Wo hnve every na tural advantage over our competitors Greenwood and Abbeville, bni nature certainly cnnnoi be depended upon to rl* !? ??!!. With '-!:< .. ;.a..:.i.-;c.; ot hay, lug tlie Seaboard nearer by many inih <. of offering the choice Sections tif the undeveloped1 Piedmont as tei'rl* (pry 1 > draw II pi a. and of necessitat ing cotnpai ttively no grading to reach] us, Laurens. with f little energy, can. win the light for the greatest develop-j ii<;. force thai South Carolina has eve-i bei n offered. The city of Greenwood has just vot ed * 15,000.10 in bonds a., her direci j financial inducement. But she has, this Important disadvantage; The competition for passengers between | thy . oulhern railway and the trolley I will practically make the passenger traffic a losing proposition, it is true Greenwood offers line rat!road connec tions but hardly any undeveloped ter ritory. On the other hand. Abbeville wiiib offering good undeveloped coun try (iocs not offer satisfactory rail road connections. Laurens. together with the Seaboard at Clinton, offers t xcollont railroad connections, the finest section of the Piedmont for territory, no railway competition and a level country for a road-bed. With these advantages and a some display of Interest Lau rens can get the trolley. ? ? ? THK COURT HOUSE. This from the Columbia State de serves careful thought by the people of Laurens and LntirettH county: "The plan of the |.pie of Laurens county to remodel ineir court house, which now stands in the middle of the 'public square, raises the ques tion, whether It is best for the growth of a town that it have a court house square with a county building in the middle. Noarly all of the older county seats in South Carolina were laid out on this plan a century or more ago. ?elir increa ie of population to .",000 or 20,000 probably Beamed so far away in those days that tue spreading of tho business district beyond tin squares warf scarcely thought of. Sonic IS years ago Mhen Spart anhing county was ready to build a new court house the wise plan or purchasing a handsome and spacious lot on one of the side streets for. the pew building and abandoning the old building on the square (which in Spartanburg was more like a triangle) was adopted. Now berry has followed Spartanburg's exa mple. The town of I.aurens Is rapidly growing and in- time the space now occupied by the court bouse would bo more useful and valuable for n?rk purposes than for n public building, The ownership of the ground by the county rather than by the town is : n obstacle to changing the site of the court bouse, as the county would perhaps object to taxing Itself to buy a new plot of land. If the county could he Induced to surrender the square to the town for a reasonable consideration, It would be to the town s interest to buy it. especially as the remodeling of an old building Is usually :< wasteful undertaking in the long run. When a town has eoire lu have live or six thousand inhabitants, it has outgrown its character as a county seat and that remains only one of tiie many factors in its importance It would he a sound policy for all of the towns in South Carolina, having court houses In the middle of squares, which must be torn down sooner or later, to convert the squares into narks and build new court houses elsewhere." We would suggest that the Chamber of Commerce, at its next meeting, dis cuss the feasibility of the plan sug gested above, and. since it is Itnprob able that they should disagree with the idea, take up at once the necessary steps towards carrying it through. The time is limited and a delay may mean the wnlsteful expenditure of a large sum of money on a building that would not only detract from the appearance of our square hut in ;? few years cause continual congestions of traffic. II Mit 11! \ I Til. If Von Ihne Scalp or Hair Trouble, Take Vdvtinlilge of This Offer. We could not afford to so strongly endorse Roxall I lair Tonic anil Continue to sell it as we do. if it did not do all we claim it will. Should our enthusiasm carry us away, and Itoxnll "03" Hair Tonic not give entire satisfaction to the users, they would lose faith in us and our state ments ami in consequence our busi ness prestige would Buffer, We assure yon that if your hair is beginning to unnaturally fall out or if you have any scalp trouble. Hex all "03" Hair Tonic will promptly eradicate dandruff, stimulate hail growth ami prevent premature bald ness. our faith in Rexall "03" Hair Tonic is so strong that we ask you to try it on our positive guarantee that your money will he cheerfully refunded it It does not do as we claim. Two sizes. 50c and $ 1.00 Sold only ot our store. The Rexall Store. The I.aurens Drug Co. -i Card? Editor The Advertiser: Hlease al low me room to thank my friends throughout the county who tendered their support to me in the pending election for county auditor. Business obligations prohibit tue from entering the race. With appreciation to every one for their confidence I am. Respectfully A. R. Cleveland Sept. 24, 1010. KggH for Sale White Leghorn, Hai red. Plymouth Hock and Rhode Island Red, pure strains. $1.50 for 13. Mrs. .(. S. Bennett, I.aurens. S. C. 10-H tor Sale Red rust-proof seed oats for sale. Applj to .lno. T. Stokes, Mountville. S. C. 1" -l Seed Wheat -The ByrdvlllQ Dairy and Stock farm has 150 bushels of Blue Stem wheat for sale. W. D. Byrd, I.aurens, R. F\ D. No. ". :'-ti r.OSl I round dug last Criday in Ora settlenn tit. Black and tan. tip ol tale and blaze in lace white, one white front foot, little white in breast. Any one knowing of this dog please npH.'y M. ll Leopard. Laurt n . S. ('. and gel suitabll reward. 10-ltpl Kar Rent Nice eight-room modern dwelling, two blocks frdtn square, wa fer works and electric lights in house. See Or, Dial. 10-ft Notice Large mohUlnent and un veiling scone photographs. 25 cents each ;.t McCord s Studio., Laurons. s. c. 10-tf KOI' Sale Kl even mules, ten head of Cattle, lot of hogs and pigs, also llU'CU good farms for rent. Apply to W. D. Putnam, Barksdalo, S. C. I0*2tp For Real Modern, nice eight room dwelling, two blocks of Square. Wa ter works and electric lights in house. See Dr. Dial, Laurens. S. C. Ml For Sale' Seed oats?applcr and red rust proof oats, at 75c per bushel. Ap ply to a. Pi Fuller, Mountvlllo; s. C, New (tinner) We have installed a new six stand ginnery with all modern improvements. Olve us a trial. Phoenix Oil Mill, Cross Hill. S. C. 7-It For Sab' "Happy lohn." splendid saddle borso, works well in harness. Any lady can handle him. price J100.00 L. C. Dorroh, Cray Court. S. C. 10-ttp See our new pictures, they are n>*7 reasonably priced. ?. M. A U. II. Wllkes & Co. The Pecler-Humphrlcs Wedding. The following from the Oaffney Ledger will be of Interest here, the groom having lived several years in Laurens, where he has a host of friends. He Is the son of Mr. H. K. Humph rles: One of the prettiest home wed dings that it lins been the pleasure of the people of t'.affney to witness, Occurred oh Wednesday, Sept. 2Sth, at the homo of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. a. Peeler, when Miss Qenle Peeler and Mr. Waltor V.j Humphries were united in marriage. The house was dale My and simply decorated with cut flowers and ferns. The altar was. a bower of pot plants and ivy and with this as a setting the bride - "How lovely she looked in her own lovely youth. As she clung to his side full of trust, and of truth!" The relatives and a few friends were assembled at the appointed hour*, and as Lohengrin's ''Wedding March" announced the bridal party Dr. A. M; Slmms and Rev. Fur man Moore, who was to assist in the ceremony, took their pla'ces. Then came little Miss Marion Peeler, sister of the bride, bearing the ring upon a pillow of roses. She was followed by the bride and groom. The bride wore a becoming suit of blue cloth and carried a bouquet of bride's roses and ferns. The "Wedding March" was played by Mrs. W. H. Gooding. sister of the groom, and while the words of be trothal were being said. Mrs. Good ing played Mendelssohn's "Spring Song," softly and sweetly. After the prayer the happiness of the hour was expressed by the joyous strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." The ( bride's bouquet Wns caught by MISS Mattio Slmms. The bride is the fourtli daughter of Mr. and Mis. Peeler and is a Charm ing girl?a favorite in the home and among her friends, of whom she has many. She Is "A perfect woman, nobly planned, j To warm, to comfort, and command." The groom Is one of Caffney's most popular young men and a prominent cotton merchant of this place. Both the bride and groom have been allied with the forces for pro moting the best interests of the town ?inning been identified with the church and Sunday school for a num ber of years and have n host of friends who wish them all the hap piness possible in their married life. The many presents were beautiful and tastefully chosen- indicative of the high esteem in which these young people were held. .Mr. and .Mrs. \V. V. Humphries left amid a shower' of rose leaves and good wishes for a stay of a few days in Laurens. at the home of tho groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Humphries, after w:i:eh they return to their new life in their own homo on Smith street. SUITS FOR THE! t\AH WHO HA?> OALY A LITTLE AO/HEY TO SPE/iD WE H^IVE AT $10.0 0 At\\b $151.50, Atilb OVERCOATS AT $10.0 0 $151.5 0. THESE ylRE GOOD, WELL SEWED, RELM&LE CLOTHES, FIT FOR EVERY MY MD SUAl D/1Y, TOO. $15 TO $515.0 0 WILL BUY YOU THOSE TMT TIRE BETTER. PAY US $SL0 TO $515.00 FOR A SUIT OR AH OVERCOAT yiMD YOU WILL FMVE THE TOPPIEST CLOTHED IM THE LAH?. WE H.4VE BUILT UP OUR BUSINESS BY G1VIMG OUR CUSTOMERS GOOD <?>TUFF FOR THEIR MOMEY. A&K THEM HOW THEY LIKE OUR CLOTHED. Ladies' Department! We Can Supply Your Wants! We are ready to show you anything you may want in Ladies', Misses and Children's Wearables. We are showing to-day the biggest and best line of Ladies' and Misses Coat Suits ever shown in Laurens. We guarantee our prices to be absolutely right. We buy with a firm intention of giving our customers every advantage possible as to style, quality and lowest prices. Ladies' and Misses' Suits from $10.00 to $45.00 Ladies' Skirts from. $5.00 to $15.00 Special Values in Dress Goods! Beautiful quality wool serge 36 inches wide at 50c Elegant line of Dress Goods in serge, panama and poplins at. 75c Broadcloths in all colors 52 inches wide, best we have ever shown at the price.$1.00 A Special Kid Glove Values. We are showing a Kid Glove that is as good as you buy at most places for $1.00 in all the best shades at .'. 75c The best Kid Glove and biggest asssortment of colors ever sold for $1.00. We want you to see them. Ladies', Misses and Children's Underwear. When we offer you a garment at a price, whether it be a low price garment or one of the better grades, you can rest assured that you are getting the very host for the price you pay. Corsets to Fit I:very Figure. Amercan Lady and W. B. ?n.onc better. You can get just the kind you should wear. Prices from $1.00 to $3.50 Ladies', Misses and Children's Hosiery in all kinds. Cadets for Boys' and Girls are the best. Ask those who wear them. Millinery Department! \\V are showing to-day the biggest and best line of Millinery ever shown here. We can give you a hat to suit your purse. We guarantee our prices are as low and in most instances lower than you get elsewhere. Gents' Department! 'Many Men of many minds Many Men of many kinds Many fishes in the sea Many Aten that don't agree" mm Wmmm U mil.. ii04 e, MUUtSi ????? ? (9 9.IV..i- ... .i, How tired we'd all get of our selves if we all wore exactly the same suit. Men are of many minds when it comes to clothing but all wise ones agree on Davis-Roper Company's Clothes Their superior styles and splendid Quality is instantly seen. - And the wide range of styles, patterns and models enables us to fit every man. No matter what his form or figure is. $15.00 to $35.00 Of course we have Suits from $5.00 to $15.00 that are extra good values, better than you get elsewhere. Shoes! Shoes! 'Everybody knows ours Shoes are the best money can buy. Come quick. WE AKL AL\/AY$> GLj4D TO SHOW GOODS. LET US SHOW YOU. Davis-Roper Company The Big Store -Outfitters for All Mankind