Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Too Late, Too Late, to think about taking out a policy on your house if it is already burning. We take a risk but not a certainty. If you have taken time by the forelock, and insured your property against fire, you have the Absolute Certainty that the company Will pay all your losses. The race is to the swift, and you owe it to your family to protect them from all troubles. Do not be a laggard. E.H.WILKES&SON Stocks - Bonds - Insurance Enterprise Bank Building Laurens, S. C. PHOTOGRAPHS ) The McCord ? Studio will copy any Photo, en large any picture and make High Grade Pho tographs for you at the very lowest prices. No photographer can do more nor offer any more special inducement than the ricCord Studio has always done. j The HcCord \ Studio's motto is "Best Pictures, Lowest Prices" | Come to see us. j i jThe New Year i Should be started right 1 by doing] business with \ us. We have always been known as Despen sers of PURE DRUGS \ and medicines, and dur- J ing the coming year you will find us with the best quality of goods and the best service for handling them. I Dr. Posey's 'Drug Store "Purity at Posey's" Laurens, S. C. When you feet vons, tired, worried or despondent it is a wire sign yon need MOTT'S NF.RVKR1NK PILLS. They renew the normal vigor and make life worth living. He sure and ask for Mott's Nerverine Pills ?'afifl! WILLIAMS MFG. CO., Prop... Cleveland, Ohio I,\( HI. ,.j DHl'd CO. Lanrcns, S. ('. UR.KING'S NEW DISCOVERY Will Surely Slop Thai Cough. RURAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS Article Two TRINITY RIDGE SCHOOL Editor of Advertiser: I band you herewith an article for our educational column. As will be seen this is written from the Trinity Ridge School by Miss Bessie Hud gens, principal of the school. As will be seen from the article this school has made rapid prgress with in the past few years. This general improvement of school conditions is the direct fruits of consolidation. I am glad to announce nlso that this school has recently been acknowl edged as a State High School, and will receive High School appropriation this year. Trinity Ridge will have a rep resentative at the High School Con test in April. Geo. L. Pitts, Co. Supt. of Education. Trinity Ridge School. '"In union there is strength" is what the trustees and patrons of Chestnut Ridge and Trinity schools realized in the summer of 1907. These two schools were situated about a mile apart on the lonely church grounds of Chestnut Ridge and Trinity churches respectively. Each with something like an average of twenty pupils from the ilrst through the ninth grade. Each with a teacher deeply interested in the pupils and doing the best work possible under the circumstances. Hut the wide awake people of these communities saw at once that with the schools consolidated more efficient work could be clone by two teachers, than to re main as they were and expect one to teach In one day all subjects from the primary through advanced class, es in Latin and Mathematics. Ac cordingly a meeting of the patrons and trustees was called and consol idation thoroughly discussed. The de cision ws to buy a lot half way be tween the two schools and roll the two old buildings together. In a few days the trustees had selected one of the most beautiful building sites in the county and three acres at $f.O per acre purchased. Across the field on one side came rolling the old Chest nut Ridge school room, while down the road facing it, came Trinity. They met on this beautiful knoll and to them a third room containing a nice stage was built. These three rooms arc separated by folding doors, which when thrown open gives a nice audl torlum. We then had a neat comfort able building, valued at $1,000. In order to maintain me school thus es tablished, a four mill tax which waa at that time the limit, was voted. At the opening of school in Septem ber, the grounds were covered with cotton even to the door. After It was gathered, the patrons came with their plows, wagons, scrapes, etc., and lev eled off the grounds, laid off walks, planted trees and sodded the lawn with Bermuda grass. At the December meeting of the State School Improvement Associa tion, we were given a $f>0 prize which we used to paint the house. A little later the local Rural School Improve ment Association gave an entertain ment from which a nice sum was real ized. This was used for Improving and better equipping the interior. The teachers realized that there exist in the heart of every boy and girl a love for the beautiful and that the more at tractive and home-like the pupils' en vironments, the better the attendance and more efliclent the work. In the summer after the close of the second session, the trustees decided to divide those seventy five pupils in to three departments and to elect a third teacher. In September of 1909, the third room was fitted up with desks, table, stove, black-boards, etc.. and into it the eighth, ninth and tenth grades began work with one teacher to devote her whole time to them. Think of the change. In the spring of 1907, this same teacher had closed school at Chestnut Ridge where she had nine giades. hearing on an aver age of forty-live recitations a day. Our school has. made rapid pro gress since the consolidation. The enrollment each year has been from seventy to seventy-live, flood work has been done and is being done by the pupils. Those who left the tenth grade last year are doing good work at college. We have just finished putting a fresh coat of paint on the house. On the grounds a good well has been bored; the pump for which was pre sented by a true friend and stanch supporter of the school. Dr. A. C. Ful ler. Many thanks are due to our efficient board of trustees, Messrs. G. A. Fuller. Frank Owings and John D. W. Watts for their interest and untiring efforts to maintain a high standard for the school. THE LAUREINS GIRLS AT WINTHROP COLLEGE What is Being Done at the State Col. lege t'or Girls that is of Interest to Luurens County People, Written by u Luurens Count) Girl. Winthrop College. Feb. IS.?Rev. \V. H. Thayer. Raster of the First Bap tist church of Laurens, preached a very impressive sermon at Winthrop on last .Sunday evening. Iiis many friends were glad to see him and all enjoyed the sermon. The Student Volunteer Convention of S. C. held its first meeting in the College auditorium last night. After , Devotional Services Dr. D. 15. Johnson gave a welcome address. The two speakers of the evening were Rev. .las. (). Reavis, D. D.. Sec. Presby terian Hoard nf Missions, and Rev. K. II. RawllngS, Hoard of Missions. M. E. church. South. The whole meeting was a real success and great good is expected to come from having this splendid organization meet here for two and one half day's work together. Dr. .lames I*. Kinard. Professor of English at Winthrop, and Miss Sarah Withers, an instructor of the Train ing School, have recently had it new English grammar published, it is be ing used now in the Training School. They expect to offer it to the StatG Hoard for use in the public BChOOls of South Carolina. It will no doubl he Int resting to many to know that there are daught ers at Winthl'Op 'if two hundred sev (rtty-throo farmers* and that agrlcul ure is. now a rOf|Ulrod study at Win throp. Until this year, those; girls Who ( ho<<- might take horticulture, but OW all t king the normal course are Iii i o take agriculture In the lophomoro year. This course is In d not only to prepare tho girls i t >ach the subject In the schools, hm also to give them some very valu able information about plant growth In general. Mr. Niven, the teacher, Is very enthusiastic about his subject. The classes are now grafting apple ti es and putting out grape cuttings. They tire also learning several meth ods of spraying for the purpose of killing insects and fungous diseases. The classes are not Just learning lie theory of this work but each pu :l has a garden and does actual plant 'in' and working. A few examination questions will suggest something of the'practical value of this work: "What is meant by 8-::..*, fertilizing goods?" "Give details of the only way by Which a fanner may determine just what fertilizers his soil needs to grow a certain crop." "What do you understand by crop rotation, and of what benefit is it?" The Lurens county girls at Win throp this year are: Cora Armstrong, Sara Babb, Edmonia (larrett, Shirley ilix. Katharine Irhy. Willie Dorroh. Edith Austin, Chloe Johnson, Poarle Clardy, Lilly Miller. Charlotte Me Gowai), GUa May Martin. Ruth Payne, Lillian Peterson. Daisy Phillips. Willie Stewart, Kli/.a May Sullivan. Maurie Simpson. Ruth Stokos, Marguerite Toibert. Imogcne Wllkes, Eileen Young. KILLED BY CAROLINA SPECIAL. S. 15. Cenncr, Principal of School at Port Motto ( rushed in Attempting to Alight From .Minim; Train, Fort Motto, Feb. 18.?S. Bland Con ner, principal of Fort Motto school, while attempting to get off of the Carolina Special, No. 7. this morning, was thrown under the train and against the platform at the depot and] horribly mangled. lie died at o'clock Immediately after his mangled arm was amputated by Dr. T. II. Dreher of St. Matthews and Dr. Paul K. SwlUer, His arm was crushed to pieces and his head was cut in several places. This accident is deplored by his many friends. Mr. Conner graduated at Wofford College last year and was elected principal of the Fort Motto school. He left Fort Motto this morning, go ing to St. Matthews to attend a meet ing of teachers am) returned on train No. 7. Which does not stop here. It Is supposed he thought he could safely get off the moving train. ?The State. How's This. We offer One Hundred Dollars P*i? ward for any case of Catarrh that can not ho cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cseney & Co., Toledo. O. We, thn undersigned, have known F. J, Cheney for the last l.r> years, and believe him perfectly honourable in all business t rani-act ions and finan cially abls to carry out any obligations made by His firm. Waldfug, Kliman & Marvin, Wholesale DrUjTgiet? Toledo. O. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Inter nally, acting directly directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys tem, Testimonials sent free. Price 7?c. per bottle. Sold by all durggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. OVER TWO HUNDRED ?MURDERS I IN ONE YEAR That is the Record of Sooth Carolina for the Year 1910? Only 86 were Convicted. Columbia, Feb. 12.?There were 205 persouB murdered in South Carolina last year. There were 86 persons con victed of murder during the same period and there were 103 found not guilty and there was no bill found against 1G. There were 311 houseB entered last year by criminals. Of this number 23.r> were convicted and 51 were found not guilty and bills were discontinued against 25. These criminal statistics are taken from the annual report of Attorney General Lyon, which has been sent to the general assembly. The report covers the work of the olllce during the year. The report contains a state ment of cuses pending and disposed of In the various courts, state and federal, showing the status of same, some of the opinions given by the at torney general's ofllce, a financial statement showing the disposition of appropriations made for the ofllce, re ports of the circuit solicitors and criminal statistics. Corporation License. "I desire," soys the attorney gen eral, "to call the attention of your honorable body to the dlfllcultles at tending the collection of some of the corporation license tax each year and respectfully refer you to remarks made upon this subject in my last annual report. Some plan should he adopted to both facilitate and insure the col lection of taxes under the corporation license tax act." A review of the proceedings insti tuted against the city of Augusta to require the proper fish way to be erected or to have the dam demolished is given in the report. The report shows that injunctions were obtained in the Rlchlaod county court against eight "social clubs." As to the case of H. H. Evans, the attorney general has the following to say: "This Is an indictment against 11. H. Evans, formery a director of the State dispensary, charging him with accepting rebates for his own use and nor for the benefit of the State. It Is my purpose to dispose of this case during the ensuing year. An attack of the grip Is often fol lowed by a persistent cough which to many proves a great annoyance. Chamberlain's ('ought Kemr dy has been extensively used and with good success for the relief and cure of this cough. .Many cases have been cured after all other remedies had failed. Sold by Laurens Drug-Co. SENATOR TILLMAN OVERCOME. In Making Eulogy on the Life of De censed Senators South Carolinian Cnable to Continue. Washington. Feb. 18.?So affected by his emotions and weakened by the illness with which he was strick en during the last session of con gress as to be unable to continue. Senator Tillman of South Carolina, sank sobbing into his seat shortly af ter having begun a speech in eulogy of the late Senators Alexander s. Clay of Georgia, and Jonathan P. Dolliver of Iowa. Senator Bacon of Georgia moved hastily over and took a seat by the South Carolinian. A few Words from Mr. DaCOIl in a measure restored the control of bis nerves to Mr. Tillman and soon thereafter he feebly left the chamber. The scene was an affecting one, and members on the floor and spectators in the gallery visibly were moved. The attempt to speak at length was the first Mr. Tillman had made since his return to Iiis duties, and his friends had feared that it might prove too great a lax upon Iiis Impaired strength Mr, Tlllman's concluding words were J "Dolliver. as we all called him. was a great man. Great men tire plenti ful in this country, hut not as great as Dolliver. Good men are plentiful in this country, hut not us good as clay. The both have loft us and we know not how soon our own time may come. I fe >! that with especial force. Hut-Hut I cannot go on Mr. President. I >..i?. thoughts, but the words will not come. So I will sit down." A few minutes delay In treating some cases of croup, even the length of time it takes to go for a doctor of ten proves dangerous. The safest way Is to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy In the bouse and at the first Indications of croup give the child a dose. IMeasant to take and always cures. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. Pass Upl St. Peter (to applicant)- What was your business when on earth? Applicant - Editor of a newspaper. St. Peter? Rig circulation, of course? Applicant- No. small ; smallest In the country. St. Peter?Pick out your harp. Your chance now to hava consul tation with an expert truss litter next Tuesday, Feb. 28th., at the Laurens Drug Co Dr. BlgolOW of New York will be there. New trusses fitted, old ones readjusted. Our establishment is in tended for the particular people?folks who appreci ate the fact that the best is none too good for so valua ble an asset as their eye sight. EVERYTHING OPTICAL. Our superior equipment means better service, exact results, in gauging your eye trouble, in correcting it with proper glasses. Reasonable charges. Wm.SOLOMON, Reliable Jeweler, Laurens, S. C. OH! YOU LADIES Stop! Listen! Read! "Bread is the Staff of Life'* Therefore Have it Good. We know you are a good cook, but you can't make good bread out of sorry flour, can you? Then why do you use the so-called Patent, First Patent or Fancy Patent Flour that is now being sold you, simply because you have never tried HENRY CLAY FLOUR the 100 per cent pure wheat flour, which we will sell you at a very little over the cost of so-called patent flour. We guarantee each and every saek of Henry Clay Flour to do better than any other flour on the market and stand ready to back up our statement. Henry Clay is good for breakfast, good for dinner, good for supper and good all the time for the children between meals. Yours for business J. H. Sullivan LAURENS, S. C. ?UMittafWTiwwivai m-ix Vim. THIS Tooth Preparation Steps Teeth Decay It r-'.j [-.to ever/ ?:-.cvcn pu? J. }.:? too:!) ? pcnclf&lc3 every crevice, inside and outsido ill) loot.), Cavities u:irca<-!:c!;!<: With powder* are quickly cleaned willt ANTISEPTIC TOOTH PASTE Ai it carrici llie cn'.Lrptic* to the very placo needed ? the uiueer? o[>eningi caused l.y l!ie decay. Package* ere large, handy and ceo nomiccl. A'l you liavo to do is squeeze out ca your brui.li ju:t wiiat you want. 1 ho illustration thows how it* done. 1 ho flavor i* particularly pleating. Price, 23c. Laurens Drug Company Laurens, S. C. Jno. W. Ferguson C. C. Fenthorstonc W. B. Knight FRRGUSON, PEATHERSTONE & KNIQHT Attorneys nt Law I.aurcns, S. C. Prompt and careful attention given to all business', Oflicc Over Palmetto Hank. NOTICE -OF THE County Treasurer The Books of the County Treasurer will be opened for the collection 6f State, County and CuxnmutaUon Roaj* Taxes for fiscal year, 1910, at Ufe Treasurer's Office from October 15th, to December 3lst., 1910. After De cember 31st., one per cent, will 'Ut? added. After January 31st. two per cent, will be added, and after Feb ruary 28th., Beven per cent, will Be added Oil the 15th of March, 19W. when the books will oe closed. All persons owning property In more tjian one Township are request ed to call for receipts In each of tt\ts several Townships In wnlch the prop erty is located. This 1b important, as additional cost and penalty may be attached. All able bodied malo citizens be tween the ages of 21 and 60 years Of age a.-e liable to pay a poll tax of $1.00 except old soldiers, who are ex empt at 60 years or age. Commuta tion Road Tax $1.00, in lieu of road duty. Road Tax to be paid by the 1st day of March, 1911. Other taxes to be paid at the tlmo as staled ?bufe. The tax levy 1j as follows: For State purposes.5% milln For Constitutional School Tax 3 mlllH For Ordinary County purposes 3 mills For Interest on Railroad Bonds 1 mit! For Roads and Bridge Bonds 3 millr For Court House Bonds .. ..1 mill Total.16% millH Special Schools?I?urens Township. Laurens No. 11.6 mills Trinity Ridge No. 1.4 mills Maddens No. 2.2 mills Narnie No. 3.2 mills Baileys No. 4.2 mills Mills No. 6.2 mills Oak Grove No. 6.2 mills Special Schools?Youngs Township. Youngs No. 2.3 mills No. 4.3 mills No. 6.3 mil Ik Fountain Inn No. 3B.10 mills Lanford No. 10.2% mills Ora No. 12.2 m?h Special Schools?Dials Township Green Pond No. 1.3 mills Dials No. 2.i.3 mills Shiloh No. 3.2 milks Gray Court-Owlngs No. 5 .. ..2 mills Barksdale No. 6.2 mills Dials Church No. 7.2 mills Special Schools?Sullivan Township. Princeton No. 1.3 mills Poplar Springs No. S .. ..2 mill* No. 4.4 mills No. 5.4 mil Ik Tumbling Shoals No. 6 .. ..2V& mills Brewerton No. 7.3 mills Sullivan Township R R Bonds 4 mills Special Schools?Waterloo Township. Waterloo No. 14.3 mills ML Gallagher No. 1.3 nulls Bethlehem No. 2.2 mills Kkom No. 3.2 mills No. 4.2 mill. No. f>.3 mills Mt. Pleasant No. 6.2 nulls ML Olive No. 7.4 mills Special Schools?Cross III11 Township Cross Hill No. 13.6 null Cross Hill No. 1.2 mills Cross Hill No. 2.2 mills Cross Hill No. 4.2 mills Cross Hill No. D.2 nulls Cross Hill No. 6.2 mills Special Schools?Hunter Township Mountvllle No. ig.4V1> mills Hunter No. 2.2 nulls Hunter No. 3.2 null Clinton No. B.3 nulls Hunter No. s.3 mills Special Schools?Jacks Township Jacks No. L">.3 mills Special Schools, Seutllotown Township Scufflelown No. l.2 mills Lanford No. 10.2?/j mills Ora No. 12.2 mills Prompt attention will be given thosi who wish to pay their Taxes through the mail by check, money order, etc. Persons sending in lists of names to be taken off are requested to send them early; and give the Township of each, as the Treasurer is very busy during the month of December. J. D. MOCK. County Treasurer. Oct. 7tb.. 1010?tf. FINAL SETTLEMENT. Take notice that on the 2Sth day i<i February, I will render a final it count of my acts and doings as Ad ministratrix of the estate of It I. Met/.s , deceased, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens county, at II o'clock, a. m.. and on the satin day will apply for a final dlschni from my trusts as Administratrix Any parson indebted to said esi id are notified and required to make pay ment on that dale; and all person, having Claims against said estate Will present them on or before said (late, duly proven or be forever barred. Alice M. Met/.s, Admlnlstrati Ik. January 2B, 1911.?1 mo. FINAL SETTLEMENT, Take notice that on the 27th da, ol February, we will render a final i count of our act8 and doings as Ex OCUtors of the estate of J. R. Swltzer deceased, in (ho office of the Judge o Probate of Laurens county, at II o clock, a. in., and on the same day will apply for it finnl discharge from our trusts as Executors. Any person Indebted to said estate are notified and reunited to make paj ment on that date; and all person having claims against, said estate will present them on or before said (1 duly proven or he forever barred, J. M. Shell. Louise Cannon Executors. January !.">, 1911,?1 nin.