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|| LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. | MIhs Laura Rnrksdule spent Satur day and Sunday in Columbia visiting her father, Mr. C. D. Darksdale. who Vas been at the Columbia hospital for ! -mvcral weeks. With favorable con ditions it is now thought that Mr. :!arksdale will be able to return home within about ten days. Mr. Broadus Cook and bride of Ow lngs were in the city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. TT. H. Muhon of Rabun rh-cok were in the city Monday. Messrs S Y. Culbertuon and Lnt'n t.r Stone si)ent Sunday a Cross Hill. Mr. Qrovef Peterson returned last ?eek to his home in Mississippi. Mr. W. M. Stone from near Gray hjurt was among the business visi .yrs to Laurens Friday. Mr. Calhoun McGowanj, who has been making Ids home in Columbia for some time has returned to Lau rens. Col. 1). A. Geer. a prominent busi ?ss man of Hol ton and a member of ibe governor's stuff, was a visitor here Monday. Miss Caroline Vance, who has been | visiting frionds in Laurens leaves to ?r;}r for Newberry where she will re main for several days before return ing to her home in Columbia, Miss Mary Todd has gone to New- ? r ? rry to spend several days with friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. "R. Hill of Mount Olive spent Sunday in the city at the home of Mr and Mrs. .lohn M. lhul g< ns. Mr. L. Di Ell edge, principal of the Ekom High school, was in the ctty g ? turdny. Mr, and Mrs. J. T. Owlngs of Ow-1 ga, are visiting at the horn- of Mr. | I, C. Owings. this City. Mr. J. Rapley Ilellams of Grnj v mtrt was in Laurens on business :-t Saturday. Mrs. Alice Sloan, of Anderson, and iV:i3S .Mary White, are visiting Mrs. V. P. McGowan, In Brooklyn, ? Mr. and Mrs. S. <;. Mc Daniel, of I .urens. are visiting .Mrs. .Mamie ?and Goodwin.- -Augusn Chronicle. Mr. and .Mrs. W. W. Grumble of Owings were visitors in Laurens lasi T ursday. Mr. John it. Harmon of Lanford iv s In the city Monday. Mr. John \V, Taylor and daughter. Miss IC?teile Taylor were in the city i? .'s week from Princeton Ool. Titos. B. Crews, executive oom t" itteeman from Laurens county, and . J, C McDanlel, one of the Fed * al elect i|>n commissioners for this county, went to Columbia last night. Mr. R, it, Owings, a well known fa nier of Dials township, was award ?? 7 a cash prize of $2."> by the Hank of Fountain Inn for the largest yield ? corn on one acre. Mr. Owlngs having r. 'de ti'.t 3-4 bushels. Mr. Ernest Machen of Furman Unl. vceslty spent Sunday here with rela tives. Mrs. L J. Massey of Ronnoke, Va., I a arrived in the city to spend the winter with Mrs. w. II. Gilkorson. Mr. and Mrs. McNalr of Alken are '? i re on a visit to Mrs. MeXair's mother ' s. Mary Roland. Misses Annie and Elizabeth Richey have returned home after spending several weeks with relatives In McColi. Mrs. Crosby of Virginia arrived last . ? ek to spend the winter at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. K. Hughes. Mrs. W. ll. Anderson was among the Laurons people who attended the bt ?aar held In Clinton last week. Mr. Jimmio R, Davis spent yester ?. V in ('Union visiting friends. Mr. Lukullus Brennecke spent so\ al days in Columbia* and Greouwood r: is week. Miss Ethel Simmons is visiting in (.1 eenvllle, Mrs. W. II. Dial. Mrs. Dnnklin Watts ? d Miss Olynthla Jones are in ,< > nngeburg, where they went to attend t) e siate convention of D, A. It. as del* ? fates from the Laurens chapter. Vljss Aurella Lodge tms returned to 1 r home in Gafflicy. Miss llattie Dent/., who has been visiting Miss Rosalie Franks, has re ft tied to her home in Greenville. The old. Old story, told times with hMi number, and repealed over and live regain for the last 36 years, but it i.- always a welcome story to those In - ?ii ( h of health -There is nothing in the world that cures coughs and colds ?as quickly as Chamberlain's Cough K< medy. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. Special Election N'olleo. , ?'!'!)e secod special primary election foj auditor will be held nexi Tuesday, November 22. I!>lu. and the same State and county managers are requested ntd expeoted to manage this election. J. Ross Dorroh and J. W. Thompson hjtring rcelved the highest number of Votes in first primary will run over end for the convenience,of the mana gers they are authorized to provide their own boxes r.nd send result of vote, together with the polling list *nd tickets by mail to the chairman county Democratic executive commit tee. Tickets will he sent the managers through the mall. R. A. Cooper. Chairman. Card of Thanks. I wish to take this method of thank ing the voters of Laurens county for the support that they gave me in the recent election for auditor ol thli county. Very truly yours. 4 ?. L. Hammen. ! ******** *? ?4******4 44* 4* ** I J SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. | ft SHMt* S? * *<-*? On Wednesday evening. Nov. i*tli. the First Methodist church. Laurens. South Carolina was the scene of a most beautifully appointed und large ly attended wedding ceremony when Miss Annie keline Gray became the wife of Mr. James W. Dunkliu. The handsome church had been elaborate ly decorated for the occasion, the Chancoi and altar being especially ai listic with their soft draperies of tulle and Ivy. while our graceful south ern pine, banked in the rear, with large palms and ferns and lighted by many candles in crystal candelabra, made a Utting background for all. In the tall arch ovorhead were dainty festoonings of soft white, with airy bells of white and In the centre a handing basket of asparagus with white and yellow chrysanthemums. The waiting friends were entertain ed with line selections, on the splen did organ by Miss Mary Alice Dew of Limestone college and then came the "Bugle Call' of Mendelssohn's always thrilling wedding march and the ush ers entered and took their respective places; Messrs. T. I. Swygert, A. W. Teague, it. A. Babb and B. I). Basterby. And now came the bridesmaids and groomsmen, half of these pretty maid ens wearing robes of white and the other half yellow messuline, with bou quets of white and yellow chysanthe mums. Miss Rosa Lee Franks and Mr. Barle Wilson: Miss Grace Sim. mons and Mr. L. G. Halle, Jr.; Miss Jlllla Gilkerson and Mr. C. R. Watklns of Richmond, Va.; Miss Beth Shell and Mr. T. 11. Yeargln; Miss Ollnthia Jones and Mr. E. O. Anderson: Miss Bdna Sitgrenves and Mr. R. P. Flem ing: Miss Willie Mae Childless and Mr. C. T. Franks; Miss Caroline Vance of Columbia and Mr. W. O. Lancaster. The uames of honor wore elegant suits of messaline. Mrs. A. S. Sheldon of Hartvllle, Qa. in white and .Mrs. II. 1). Gray, yellow, while the maid of honor. Miss Susie Cray. Bister of the bride was lovely in robe of yellow messaline. It was a beau tiful sc1!!!', these handsome, happy young people grouped around the altar as Ihe dainty little flower girls. Uattle Cray and Louise Simmons came down the aisle, strewing roses in the bride's pathway. And now came the fine young groom witli his best man. Mr. W It. Sloan, while down the opposite aisle came the bride, always lovely and fascinat ing, with her brother Mr. H. 1). Cray, who ga> ) her away. She was eXQUitely robed in messaline with ornaments of peal: while .he dainty bridal veil was held in place and gracefully looped with orange blossoms. Her shower bouquet was of lilies of the valley and maiden hair fern.. Standing under the traditional "Good Luck Wedding Bell" that hung in the arch above them, these fair young lives were united by their pastor, Rev. L. P. McGee. Immediately after the ceremony a delightful reception was given to the bridal party and a few friends by the groom's sister, Mrs. W. L. Cray as her handsome home on Main street. She was assisted in reeclving, in the drawing room, made beautiful with large yellow chrysanthemums, palms and ferns, by Mesdames Christopher, Dial, Cray and Tatum. The guests wore shown through the hall, very handsome with crimson car nations, ferns and red hells, by Misses Meng. Halle. Cilkerson and Tolbert. who were beautifully robed for the oc casion; to the library which was re splendent in the soft light, with au tumn leaves and the glitter of cut gl::ss. silver and hand painted china, the numerous and elegant gifts of lov-1 ing friends, to Tue bride and groom. And now in the dining room, very lovely in white and green the guests gathered around the polished mahog any table on which was an exquisite centre piece of renaissance lace, mir ror and cut glass vase of white? carna tions, wish dainty festoonings of tulle. Delicious refreshments in three cours es were served. Mr. Dunklin is a successful mer chant in this city, .Mrs. Dunklin is the eldest daughter of Mr. H. E. Cray, also of I.aureus. Hoth are very highly es teemed for their many excellent qual ities and many friends bid them "Hon Voyage". ooo Among the social functions of the week was the delightful bridge party given Saturday evening by Miss Mary Todd. complimentary to her guest Miss Carolina Vance of Columbia. There were present about twenty young peo ple who enjoyed several rounds of pro gressive bridge. Following the games a delicious salad course and coffee were served the guests by Musses Amelia Todd and Helen Sullivan. Those who were there to enjoy the evening wore: Misses Caroline Vance. Olyntltla Jones Willie May Childress. BtUtule Meng. Wessie Leo Dial. Lalla Mae Dial Julia Qllkerson and Messrs Albert Teague, W. G. Lancaster, Barle Wilson, Kniest Knsterby. Ossio Anderson. Vance Irby and Georgo Hallo. We bavo just received a beautiful I line of Nlckle plated Chafllng Dishes, I Serving Dishes, Syrup Cans, Kettles, Coffee and Tea Pots, these goods wear beautifully. and are reasonably priced. _S. M. ft R H. Wllkes ft Co. No. (5 0.4? (1.4? 5.10 C. & \\. C. By. and C. N. & L. tt). Schedule In Bffeel Oct. :t. 1910, Bet vt ecu Augusta und Spa I tnuhurir. No. 54 7.00 8.20 No. No. s?; 4.30 0.15 Ar Ar l.v Ar l.v lletu een No. s? i2.:ki i.v 8.44 Ar llet? pen Augusta Ureenwood Laurens Laureus Spart ifn burg 1.aureus i,ud Creotnlllo l.v Lv Ar Lv Ar No No. 1 10.00 12.57 3.00 2.83 4.05 No. 7.15 S.17 Greenvllh Laurens I.aureus and Ar 4.00 Lv 2.35 Columbia. io.no No. No. Nt>. 55 S7 85 8.30 11.25 9JW 8.00 U.25 10.30 No. 1.55 11.25 3.85 8.41 3.13 8.20 I and 2. and Nos. and Spartanburg over C Nos. r>2 and .">;'., dally over C. & W. C. ami (\ N Ar Columbia Lv Clinton Lv Lau h i.s 5 and ?',. daily pass. : . & W. C By. passenger trains between Greenvllh . & L. No. No. 52 54 11.15 ."..(Ml 1.50 7.35 2.12 7.;>r? trains between Augusta Lv Lv Ar No. 12 3.00 0.25 6.55 and Columbia Nos. 54 and 55, daily except Sunday passenger trains, between Greenville and Columbia over C. & W. C. and 0. N. & L. Nos. 84 and 85, SO and 87, freights with coach utlachcd, between Grecu. vllle and Laurens over C. & W. C, malting connections to and from Co lumbia over C. N. & L. Daily except Sunday. Nos. 12 and 13 freight, dally except Sunday between Laurens and Colun bla over C, N. & L. making connection tt) and from Greenville over C. <^ NV. C. Note?Black face type is for P. M.,and light face type Is for A. M. Our Beds are made of best malleable iron, withjfsteel side rails, end rails and fillers, the Iron Beds come in either White, Blue, Green or Vernis Martin finish, the Brass Beds are in both satin and polished finish. Some Wonderfully Good Values! Brass Trimmed Iron Beds $5.25 Strikingly neat in design, height of head 59 inches, height of foot 40 inches, 1 i-i<> inch pillars, brass top rails on head and foot, brass spindles in head and foot and font large brass vase s on posts, baked white enamel finish. This High Grade Brass Bed 10.50 Corner posts nrc i x/i inches thick, top rod <ai head and foot , inches, filling rods i-s inches, head is 53 inches high, foot 3.' inches high, satin or polished finish. N'otc the ner.t and elegant design. This Massive Brass Bed $21.50 Massive corner posts i 1 inches in diameter, surmounted by lurge brass knobs, the top and bottom rods are i 1-16 inches thick, all other filling rods 1 inch thick, the head stands 65 inches high, foot 44 inches high. Note the massive heavy hnsks on the corner posts, especially attractive Hed at the very low price of $2 r.50. ^ <nmm _ .iM.Hfr-li li r |rrn Mere is Novelty for You $6.75 Never did you see anything that even remotely re scmbled this'one, head 49 Inches high, foot ::<? inches high, steel pillars 1 1-1C> Inches thick, horizontal sheet steed Ii I lings 2\ inches wide, ornamented with h dainty little motning glory design in genuine hand-painted in oil, baked on to stay, vertical sheet steel fillings Ii incho wide, the little cut shows in mute detail tin- large 1inch hrass vases and ornamental castings, finished in either White, Blue or Vernis Martin, the de ign conforms to and harmonizes with the latest productions in dressers and other bed room furniture, a big value tit .*<'..7.\