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UNTER MUST SERVE PRISON SENTENCE /Appeal to Halted States Supreme Court Dlsmlaeed for Lacfc of Juris diction Defendant Killed K l be ii Co pel a ml tn 1906, According to dispatches from Wash ington, the appeal case of Q. Wash i hinter to the United States Supremo <iourt was dismissed Monday for want of jurisdiction. The appeal to the highest court ia tho land was made by at rneyB representing Hunter af ter his conviction of manslaughter at Greenwood in 1908 and a sentence of eight years in the State penitentiary had been affirmed by the supreme court of South Carolina. A motion to dismiss the appeal of Hunter was argued before the United States Supremo Court last week by Attorney General J. Fr?ser Lyon, and the announcement, that this court had no jurisdiction in the case and had dismissed It means that Hunter will have to serve tho sentence imposed ny the circuit court judge bofore v/hom he was tried and convicted nearly three years ago. This has been one of the most eele. brated cases in the annals of the criminal courts of the State._ In a little store house, near the railroad, almost in front of R. Lee Hunter's residence and a mile west of Goldville. It party of friends, including Wash and "Lee Hunter, brothers; Klbert P, Cope rand and two other young men of Clinton, met one night In* July, 190t>. und engaged in playing cards. As a icsult of dispute between Wash Hun ter and Copeland. a light ensued In which It was claimed that Copeland attempted to stab Hunter with a knife When the latter shot him dead with U pistol. In the several trials, three m the courts held at Laurens and one Ut Greenwood, following a change of venue in the case. Hunter pleaded self-defense. With the different trials aud their results, the readers of The Advertiser are entirely familiar. The ?:ase was prosecuted in all the State ROUrtS by Solicitor Cooper, assisted tiy C. C. Featherstone, of Laurens and P. B. Grier of Greenwood, while Hie defendant was represented by \V. It. Richey of the Laurens bar. C. L. Blease of Nowberry and B. P. Town vend of I'nlon. Notice! All persons are hereby warned against trespassing for any purpose on my property, situated In Sullivan's township. Persons disregarding this notice will he subject to tbe penalty of the law lifi-lt Mrs. M. L. Todd. V. D. ?. MEETING POSTPONED. The Laurens Daughters Have Been In vited to Participate in the Exercises at Clinton Tomorrow. The J. B. Kersbaw chapter, of the Daughters of the Confederacy, and Camp Ga-llngton, U. D. C. have been invited by the Stephen D. Lee chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, of Clin ton to participate in the unveiling ex orcises of the Confederate monument at Clinton tomorrow Both the Daugh ters and the Veterans have also been Invited by the Clinton Daughters to be their guests at lunch on the same day. The invitation was extended through the chapter Secretarp, Miss Henry. It is understood that both of the Laurens organizations have ac cepted the gracious hospitality of the Clinton Daughters. On account of this invitation and the attendant unveiling ceremonies, the regular meeting of the J. B. Kershaw Chapter, which was to be held with J. S. Be*nnett tomorrow afternoon, has been postponed. The meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon, at 3:lit) o'clock, with Mrs. Bennett. BENEFICIARY CANNOT COLLECT. Soverclsrn Camp, IV. 0. IV. Declines to Pay Policy on Life of Late E. A. Hamilton. Acording to information received by the officers of Laurens Camp Xo. !)8, Woodmen of the World, from the ofllce of the sovereign camp. Omaha. Ne braska. Mrs. Delia Brown Hamilton, i widow of the late Mr. K. A. Hamilton, will not be paid the amount of the policy carried by her husband in the Order of the Woodmen. The policy is for $2,OuO, and Mrs. Hamilton was named as the beneficiary. Because of the circumstances surrounding the. death of Mr. Hamilton, it is claimed that the beneficiary cannot collect the insurance. The proofs of death and other data were promptly forwarded to the head office, following the demise of the in sured, and it was only a lew days ago that notice was received to the effect that the policy had been render ed null and void by the act of the beneficiary herself. School House Burned. Cross Hill. .Ian. 17.?The Pine Bluff school house. '2l<- miles from Cross Hill was burned yesterday afternoon a short while after school was dis missed. It caught between the ceil ing and roof. It was insured for $<i00. WEDDING AT CLINTON'; Miss Sadie Elizabeth Phllson Becomes the Bride of Mr. Walter Anderson. Clinton. Jan. 17.?Last Wednesday evening In the First Baptist church was solemnized the first weddin gin that beautiful church. The bride was Miss Sadie Elizabeth Phllson, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Sarauel F. Phil son, and the groom. Mr. Walter Cary Anderson of Reidville, a son of the late Major Frank Anderson of Reidville, and himself a prosperous young farmer. The church was decorated with ex cellent taste, a color scheme of green and white being carried out by the use of filmy white draperies and white floor coverings, with garlands of ivy and banks of green terms and palms. Croups of silver candelabra supported green candles, the mellow light from which fell on the bridal party and enveloped them in a halo of radiance. Preceding the ceremony Miss Maud Sumerel at the pipe organ rendered several beautiful selections. Miss Margaret Parrbtt's song. "At Night fall," left the packed audience hushed and expectant. Then the familiar notes of the wedding march fell on the air and every eye turned to the main door which opened to admit the bridal procession. First entered the four little ribbon bearers. Misses Annette Todd and Nan Copeland. Tea Copeland and Nell Copd*an<!. They wore dainty white dresses with yellow sashes and rib bons. As they drew aside the rib bons, the bridal procession was led in by the ushers Messrs. lohn II. Langston of Darlington. Den Ander son of Reidville, .lames V. Phllson and Will 1). Copeland of Clinton. The bridesmaids and groomsmen entered by pairs alternately, and crossing in front took positions in a semicircle The bridesmaids were: Misses Lidlo Kern of Reidville. Flor rle Langston of Darlington. Henrietta Anderson of Reidville and Blackwell of Darlington. They wore soft, girlish white dresses and carried white car nations The sroomsmon wore Messrs Paul Leonard. Bnist Anderson. Mason Anderson and Toiv Anderson, all of Reidville. The maid of honor. Miss Harroll of Darlington wore -. ale blue, and carried roses. Tbe rinn was car ried in by Master Lewis Hunter Fow ler. The groom entered with his brother. Dr. Leland Anderson of Greenville. Mrs. .lohn Langston, handsome in a sweeping yellow crepe gown, and carrying an armful of roses. preceded the bride, who entered on the arm of her brother, Mr. Robt. C. Phll non of Abbeville. Her wedding dress was of milky white silk of exquisite design and workmanship A tulle veil held with orange blossoms fell over it and framed her face. She was as beautiful a bride as has ever been seen in Clinton. The impressive ceremony was per. formed by the Rev. C. Lewis Fowler and the soft notes of the organ blend ed with Its solemn phrases. When it was over Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cary Anderson led the procession down the aisle. At the door the carriages were wait ing to convely the party and a num ber of intimate friends and relatives to the home of the bride's parents where a brilliant reception was hold. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Anderson boarded the south-bound vestlbuled train for a wedding journey. Robbery at On lugs. The safe in the store of Mr. Joe Hunter at Owlngs was cracked ai.d robbed of its contents, about sixty dollars in cash, one night last week. Sheriff Owlngs and his deputies have made a number of trips to Owings and vicinity in the effort to "get a clue to the robbers, and it is under stood that very likely "something will be doing" before the olllcers give up their investigations. This is the sec ond robbery in that section within tb?| past three weeks, and the people of the (5ray Court and Owings communi ties are stirred over the situation. IT (JltOWS HAIR. Here are Tacts We Waal You to I'nnc at Our Risk. Marvelous as it may seem. Rax all "93" Hair Tonic has grown hair i on heads that were once bald. Ol' ! course, in none of these cast's were ' the hair roots dead, nor had the scalp taken on a glazed, shiny appearance. Rexall "93" Hair Tonic acts seien I tittcally, destroying the germs which j are usually responsible for baldness. It penetrates to the roots of the hair, stimulating and nourishing them. It , is a most pleasant toilet necessity, is delicately perfumed, ami will not gum 'or permanently stain the hair. We want yon to gel a bottle of i Rexall "93" Hair Tonic and sue it as directed. If it does not relieve scalp irritation, remove dandruff, prevent the hair from falling out and promote an increased growth or hair, and in every way give entire satisfaction, simply come back and tell us, and ( without question or formality we will ' hand hack to yon every penny you paid us for it. Two sizes. 50c and $1.00. \ Sold only at our store?The Rexall I Store. The Laurens Drug Co. COL McCRAVEY WITH GA. CHEtMICAL CO. Former Postmaster Now Helling Guano for Augusta Concern His Territory CoTers Several Counties, Including LaareoN. Col Geo. S. MeCravy, former post master at Laurens. and one of the best known citizens throughout this aection. has recently accepted a posi tion as traveling an teaman for the) Georgia "Chemical company, the hig guano manufacturers In Augusta. Col. McCravy's territory covers several counties in this section of the Stale, Including Laurens. and he has already engaged upon his new duties The fer tilizer he sol Is is popular In this sec tion and has been used very exten sively fur a number of years with satisfactory results, tl is the same guano that Willie Wolff used on his prize-winning acre of corn last year. It has a good record?just as the man who has been appointed as sales agent is noted as a thorough.going, hustling business man. A WEEK'S DOING IN THE LEGISLATURE (Continued from page live.) for a commission to be appointed to Investigate the system. A measure has been introduced In the house to cut down the appropriation of Clem son college from the fertilizer tax to $175,000, The school is now re ceiving about $'210.000. This will no doubt meet with opposition in the I house. A measure will be introduced asking for an increase of scholarships for Cleinsoil college. The report of the educational commission appolnt I ed to revise the school laws has been I sent to the general assembly. The report recommends a centralized school j system. The State superintendent of education is given permission in a constitutional amendment to recom mend the members of the State hoard of education to the governor for ap pointment. Tbe law is otherwise pro gressive and yet conservative iiead i amp \\, 0. v?. Mr. C. A. Power, chairman of the hoard of managers of the Head Camp. Woodmen of the World, met Th?r - day in Columbia with Hie officers of the Order in South Carolina for the purpose of deciding upon the place for holding the next annual meeting of the Head Camp. The invitation of Co lumbia Woodmen was accepted and the meeting will be held III the capi tal city in March SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. 1 ? ^ ftft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ftftft ftftft The January meeting of Henry Lau iciih Chapter. Daughters of the Aruer can Revolution, was held Friday , af ternoon at the home of Mrs. Willtain. L. Royd. (julte an interesting paper ou King George and the British Parliament was rend by Miss Kmtly - Meng, iu adltion to the transaction of many routine mutters. The meet ing wns very interesting and the mem bers were served delicious refresh ments by the hostess at the conclu sion of the programme. ooo Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hobo entertained at tea Mr. and Mrs. J. Willie Henderson. .Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anderson, of I.aureus; Mrs. C. P. Vincent, of Fnoreo, nnd T)r and Mrs. T. W. L. Bailey of Clinton, ooo Mre. C A. Foster, after n fortnight's visit to her mother, Mrs. V/. T. Dorrob has returned to her home ;;t Timmons vllle. ooo An Appronchlng Marriage. Mrs. Conway Qarlington has Issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter. Iss MFdnn Frlerson Garllng ton and Mr. Frank Killlnn Bpratt, the weeding to be celebrated Wednesday evening February tlrst, at six o'clock, at the Fust Presbyterian church, this city. This announcement has been re ceived with much Interest, not only IP Laurens, bit in other cities of the state. Including Spartnnbnrg, Chester and C-cnvill ? where both young peo ple are popularly known and promi rently cont.etied. Miss Gnrllngton has resided n Latrens during Hie past, year with her motlu r after a residence of several years In Spnrtunhur?; and Greenville. Site ;-; an nttnullve, ac complished young woman and be' marriage will be a society event o ?n-'i-kctl interest Mr. Sprat I l.t n I1U live of Chester and before oomlne to I.aureus Severn! years ago lie was for a time connected with a large busl noss ?Hinein in the elli "i Spartan burg. Since locating here he has lioen at Iho head oi the Dixie (.ruin am! .?"lour Company and Is regarded as one of the leading business men ?>' the Cltj ooo Mr. Berketl L, llendoraon, on > of the county's line citizens was iu the city Saturday from Mount Gallagher, ac companied by Miss Jennie Hnsnell Henderson, his youngest daughter. Come Early for Our PRICKS ARE Drawing Crowds Death Knell to High Prices will be Our Aim DURING THE Everything Selling i-AT COST Sale The Tribble Clothi REflEMBER That we are not simply getting rid of old stock. We are going to leave Laurens on February 1st, and therefore everything must be sold regardless of cost and to do this we are giving the most wonderful values on the finest line of Gents' Furnishings ever offered anywhere. Our stock is per fect, our prices right and our reason simple. Just a few prices to show that we mean business: $10.00 12.50 15.00 16.00 18.00 20.00 Suits $ 7.98 10.23 11.48 12.48 14.43 16.00 Everything in Stock cut to the Bottom John B. Stetson Hats for $2,98 Regal 3.50 shoes $2.75 Edw.Clapp5.50at 4.50 50c Ties for - 43c 25c Ties for - 19c 50c Underwear 39c $1.00 44 Wrights 79c This is the opportunity of your life. We dare imitation and court comparison. Remember Everything WILL BE Strictlv Cash Tribble Clothing Co. Remember the Place TRIBBLE5