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Etje ?llrtjerti?er Subscription Price Is %IM per Year Payable In Adfance. Published by ADYEBTISEB PBINTIJl? COMPANY Laarens, 8. C. Advertising Kates on Application. Obituaries and Card of tluniks: One cent a word. Entered at tb? postofflce at Laurens, 8. C. as s:tond claBS mall matter. LAUBENS, S. C APB1L '.??, 1011. The AdTortlKor will be ?lad to receive tbe local news of nil the communities In the county. Cor respondents are requested to sign their name to the contri butions. Letters should not be mailed later than Monday morn ing. A LETTEB TO LAUBENS. See. McKcand, of the Charleston Chattiber of Commerce, who recently accompanied the trade excursion of Charleston merchants and who spent a short time ii Laurons at that time, lias written a letter to us concerning his Impressions of Laurcns. What Mr. McKeand has to say is a food for much though! .by the people of this citv. It Is a well known fact that Laurens county is a magnificent conn ty and lite people are thrifty and sub stantial people, "but a man may starve to death with money in his pocket." The* city of 1.aureus does not make use of her natural opportunities and wealth. Iler moneyed men do nol in vest, their wealth In n way that would tend to Increase tho grow th of the city. The following Is the letter of Sec. WcKennd: Charleston, s. c. April 15, 1011. Editor, Lau ions Advt rl Isen I have road with much Interest your comments mi the Charleston Trade Coostors. Our party w is very much Impress: ed with the country surrounding your city an well as tho city Itself, end that you have natural advantages and a magnificent country, goes without say. lug but a man may starve to death tvith motley in his pocket, or a ?man may walk when ho has tars or othoi methods of travel. Individual effort is all right In its p'aoe, and Is commendable, but com munity effort- the one for all. all for one--splr!t is what builds a big city. Herbert Spencer says "The man who. expending his energies wholly on private affairs, refuses to take part in public affairs, pluming himself on bis wisdom in minding his own busi ness. Is blind to the fact that his own business Is made possible only by the maintenance of healthy business con ditions." I do not know what kind of an or ganization you have for tho purpose of elty building in your city, but I do know that you should hnvo n composite organization composed of all interest ed, one on modern lines w ith sufllcient money to back it to make n success, that you should havo someone employ ed who will devote his entire time to the gootl of the city lie should bo a good man and should be paid sulll clent money to make it worth whip If this organization can bo of any assistance to you wo would certain ly appreciate a chance to help you. I s we believe that wherever we help ;.s we believe that whatever wo help Charleston and whatever helps Char. Itston helps the ?Mitire s;tnlc. Very truly yours, A. W. McKeand. Secretery. "THE fall OF TKOY." Wonderful Spectacular Prodnction to be at The Dreamland Theatre Today. This motion picture, the greatest ever produced, Will be presented at the picture theatre here this afternoon and tonight It Is a most unusual and remarkable production, beneficial as well as entertaining. This wonderful, production, "The Fall of Troy" required months of pre paration and an expenditure of $:50.000 before the first film was ready for the earn eras. More than 2,i>0o actors were engag ed in the preparation of this great spectacle: the historic settings are absolutely accurate, as the staging and acting was produced on the ac tual location of the Trojan war. Meeting of it. & l. Association. The 4th annual meeting of the Citi zens Building ami Loan Association was held yesterday afternoon. Tho report of the secretary, \V. It. Me dien, showed the affairs of tho asso ciation to bo in a satisfactory condi tion. The sumc officers and bonrd of directors were elected for another year. COMMON PLEAS COURT MET MONDAY MORNING The Term Is Presided Over by Judge Watts So Far Only One Case Hae Deen Submitted to the Jury for De cision. The spring term of the Court of Common Pleas for Laurens County convened on Monday morning, Judge R. C. Watt*, presiding. The first case tried was that of Mrs. Sallle C. Sullivan against Allen J. Sullivan, for $63. the alleged purchase price for a mule and $30. the alleged purchase price of a cow. Matters con nected with the winding up of the es- ( Btato of Jno. I). Sullivnn. deceased. : of which Allen .T. Sullivan was ox ecutor, were pleaded in defence. The court directed a verdict for the plain, tiff for the purchase price of the cow and Interesti and a verdict for the de fendant for the other amount. In the cases of Mrs. Sallle C. Sul livan and .1. II. Douthlt against Allen J. Sullivan as executor, suit on notes, verdicts were directed for the plain tiffs, suhject to the right of the de fendant in an accounting in n snhse quent proceeding, to show his defense that nil the funds of the estate bad alorady been applied to the debts in proper manner. The Jury returned a verdict for the defendant In the case of S. M. & E. II. \Vilk08 & Co.. suit tor $236.43 against the C. & \V. C. Hy. Co. for damage to matting in transit. The defense was that the injury was done hy agen cies beyond the control of the railroad in the groat Hood of IHns. In tho case of 1>. \V. Burdett against .1. It. Anderson, suit for rent of land, a verdict of $275 was returned for the plaintiff. When court adjourned yesterday af ternoon the case of Gideon Owings against the Charleston & Western Carolina railroad for damages to the1 amount of $1.0(>n for alleged injuries received at the Laurens depot last! November when he war. struck hy a trunk that was being unloaded from tho baggage ear of the Greenville train, had been entered upon and will he continued this morning when court convenes. LAST LYCF.L'M M MULTL The Lyric Ulcc Club will tie at the Graded School Fridaj Evening with a Splendid Program. The last attraction of the Graded School Lyceum Course will he given Friday evening, when the Lyric Glee Club will give their splendid perform-' ance. The club Is composed of four members: Omar Covert, tenor and flute soloist: F. I. Hendy, tenor, cor-j net soloist and reader; IL M. Doolit tle. Tromhone soloist and pianist; and' Tom C. Polk, basso and reader. A' strong feature of the program is the' Urass Quartett, consisting of flute, ? coi net, trombone and euphonium. This1 Is said to be one of the best features of any number thnt hns yet been heard 1 here. The program of The Lyrics is a1 new and fresh one. They have made Bpecial effort to make this so. having taken a vacation of an entire season resting up and learning new pieces. When they come here Friday evening. ! doubtless they will prove the most' entertaining of any of the numbers yet put on at the graded school. The performance will begin prompt ly at s.::u o'clock. The price of ad mission will he the same as usual: fif ty emits to those not holding season tickets. 4 4 4 4 4 4 ?? 4 * 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ? 4 4 44 4 4* * *? 5 IN MEMORIAM % ?* * ft ft ft ft *? ft ft-ft ft ftftftft 9rfi * ft ft ft Clarence A. Simmons. On the eve of March the 2?th the spirit of Sov. Clarence A. Simmons took Its departure from earth, and re turned to him who gave it. Clarence' was the first of our camp to be taken. Ho was 2u years of age. the oldest son of Sov. J. P. Simmons. Clarence was a member of Poplar Spring Haptlst church. He had spent part of one year in Clemson College and whs there when attacked by his last illness. Ho was a dutiful son,: true to his friends, and true to the or-; der of Woodcraft, being a member of ML Gallagher Camp No. 471. Now be It resolved: 1st That while It pleased the Heav enly Father to take Clarence, In his youth, from among us, that we have sustained a sad loss, but bow In bum ble submission to the will of him who docs all things well. Resolved 2nd. Thnt copies of tTiese resolutions bo sent to The Laurcna vllle Horald, Thp Laurens Advertiser and to the Sov. Visitor, for publication, and that a copy be spread on our min ute books, Resolved .'trd. Thnt a copy of these resolutions be pent to the bereaved family, assuring them of our heart felt sympathy. W. E. Washington, M. 1). Mitchell, ' Oscar Henderson, Committee. I SPECIAL NOTICES. | For Sale?Coy tresh in milk and young calf. X\my to B. L. Blakeloy. Route 3, Clinton, S. C. For Sale?NarfcyFtall Sweet Pota to Plants frotlrcnoice stock. $1.25 per thousand. J. L. Power, Gray Court, S. C. R. F. D. No. 1 39-11 pd Lost?April 18th, in front of Red Iron Racket BtOro, a tan pocket hook, containing an rfld paper and a brokCU gold ring tiefrTTp in a white cloth. The finder will tia rewarded if it is returned to Mr. Ham Moore's Store, on Laurens Street. 3D-It pd .Milk Fevers?You cannot treat milk fsver successfully with a bicycle pump. I gUM iiutTI* to cure US per cent of the cases treated with the Improv ed apparatus. Earl C. Owens, V. S. 39-lt For Sale?Pure King Cotton seed. $1.D0 per hu. ?*\ O. B. Clinton, S. C. G. Wash Hunter, Clinton, S. C. 35-5t Spanish Jack?My big Spanish Jack. Sampson, wilMnakc the season at my stables He way Hired hy noted Samp son Jack from Spain and is IS 1-4 hands high and weighs 800 pounds. Fee $*2.-50. Also my noted stallion. William Denmark a standard bred sad dle anil harness horse will make the treason at the same ph.ee. Fee $10. E. W. Martin, Laurens. S. C. 35-St Chicken Food and Stock Powder: j See Hunter S/ Co. for Hollyhrook Chick Food, Oyster Shells, and Inter ' national Poultry and Stock Powders. 3G-5t For Sale?One hay buggy and sad ' die horse. Oye light top Golumbus i Buggy practicartrmew. One set harn ess. Will sell reasonable. Address P. O. Box No. G6, Fountain Inn. S. C. :'.7-:u pd. For Sale -Three Jersey bull calves. Two months old and entitled to regia trat ion. Prieqt?? at Waterloo If tak en at once. Would cost $50 to $ltn> at regular Jersey stock farm. Also registered cc.w for sale ; fresh in milk ?nice $75 W. Carl Wharton. Water loo. S. C. 37-3t For Sale Sweet Potato Plants. .Nan cy Hall and Poi*m-Uko varieties. $1.75 per thousand. Address L. O. Montjoy, Laurel's. S. C. 38-2t pd For Sah' CordJvVood. Two hundred and fifty cords or-gnTTd wood for Bale. Price $2.50 per (ord. G. H. Bolt. Lau rens. Route 5. 38-5t pd Notice to Ice Consumers -ice books sold for cash, dm'el's will deliver and collect for hocks. Lac.rens lee Fac tory. 38-5t pd Colton SeeJ^Khave about 40 bush els of Russel*Big Holl cotton seed left from planting. I will offer/tUfcuv- for sale at 60 cents per bushet. M. A. Sumerel, Route 2, Laurens, S. C. 39-lt pd. For Sale?Eggs,/Barred Plymouth Rocks, best strain. BTtTTTordlnary lay ers. 90c per setting of 1"> eggs. 0. D. Flnrksdale, Laurens, S. C. 39-lt News- from Rabun. Easter passed away very quietly in this community, but some rough weather was experienced and it con tinues. Miss Cora Putnam was the visitor of .Misses Mae and Allie Babh Satur day night. Mr. Tom Mahon and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mahon Sunday. Miss Niza Sullivan and brother, of Tumbling Shoals, visited Miss Rucla Wolff and brother last Sunday. Mr. Herbert Roper and Miss Janie Brown, of Laurens. were riding in this community in an auto Sunday evening. Miss Corrle Mahon and brother. Mr. Laurens. visited Mrs. Leo Mahon last Saturday night. Miss Vivian Owens, of Eden com munity, visited Misses Mae and Allie Babb last Wednesday night and Thurs day. Mr. T. Houston Babb, after spend ing several days with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Babb, returned to Greenville Monday. NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that I have sold out my Interest in the firm of Puckctt & Kellott and that all per sons indebted to the above named firm will make payment to J. H. Puckett and J. H. Puckctt has assumed all liabilities of said firm. W. P. Kellott. Lau;- ns. S. S.. April 21, 1911. :;;?.it pel Tumbling Shoals. Mr. Tom Sullivan lias been very ill with La (Lippe recently but is now improving. Mr. Willie Sullivan, of Augusta, Ca.. Is spending this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. 1). Sullivan. .Miss Agnes Bolt, accompanl id by Mrs. M. A. Sweeney, made a visit last Monday to Friendship Chun h section. Mrs. Agnes West, after spending a few days with, her father and mother here, has returned to her home in Princeton. Miss Maude Sharp and Miss Carrie Lae Rice visited in Princeton Friday Mid Saturday. SEASE OPPOSES JONES PARDON Strongly I'ws Thut Sentence be Curried Out?Says Itich Plunter Hud u Fulr Trial?Ample Time For Populur Prejudice to Subside Was Given?Case Reviewed. Columbia, April 22.?Hon. Thos. S. Sease, the solicitor who prosecuted W. T. Jones, recommended to the gov ernor that lie do not pardon the weal thy I'nlon county planter who is un der a life sentence for the murder of his wife and is now In the Union coun ty jail awaiting the final decision of the supreme court. Governor Mease said he would not act in the Jones case until the supreme court decides. He sent out the papers Saturday for Judge Memminger's recommendation. Mr. Sease writes: "This defendant was not unduly or hastily convicted. The offense oc curred In July 190S. and the trial was held in January. 1009, at least six months Intervening before the trial, and giving ample time for pub lic prejudice, if there were any. to subside and become normal. "Judge Hldrick refused ball on the showing made by Jones. From this refusal an appeal was taken to the supreme court. Judge Hydrick was sustained In refusing bail; then the trial took place and resulted in a con viction with a recommendation to I mercy. "Judge Memmlnger, who tried the case, refused a motion for a new trial. The supreme court, on appeui from the verdict and sentence, sus tained the judgment below. "An application was made before 8pecial Judgo Druber on after dis covered evidence, which was over ruled In a carefully prepared opinion From this refusal of Judge (iruber there Is now pending an appeal to the supreme court. This is in brief a history of the ease. "The petitioner has bad a fair trial a ml has the beneiit of able counsel and the jury from the evidence return ed verdict 0f?hlst him. "There should be no pardon in this case?the evidence was sufficient to sustain a conviction, and, therefore, recommend that pardon be not granted." Ora Personals. Ora, Ari il 24.?The farmers are busy planting cotton seed and corn. Mr. Jim Workman, of North Caro lina, is the guest of bis son, Mr \ Workman, this week. Miss Eupheunia Thompson enter tained her pupils at an egg hunt Sat urday afternoon. Miss Lizzie Ilagan. and sister. Mrs Itryson. are at their homo In Due West, to see their father who is critically ill. Miss Alice McClintOCk, spent Easter with her parents. Mr. Kston Hemhree and sister. Miss Odessa, spent a pleasant Easter in Spartanburg with relatives and friends A "Grist Mill' is being run by Flem ing Martin at this place now. TilwHY Wtry"~ j I J. C. Shell & Company for anything in the way of | I Fancy Groceries? 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