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Subscription Price Is $1.00 per Year Payable I? Advance. Published by ADVERTISES PRINTING COMPANY Laarens, S. C. Advertising Rates on Application. Obituaries and Card of.ttaakst Ob* cent a word. Entered at th? poatofflce at Laurens, 8. C. as second class mall matter. c:- '? ? -*-==-.?^-? LAURENS, S. C AUGUST 10, 1011. The Advertiser" will be glad to receive the local news of all the communities In the county. Cor respondents nro requested to sign their name to the contri butions- Loiters should not be mailed later than Monday morn ing. Get out the old pal mottoes to rein force the electric fans! The weather bureau has predicted that this section will bo exempt from the coming heat wave. * ? * Tho Fountain Inn Hoard of Trade lias Instructed its secretary to request the supervisors of Laurens and Green ville counties to have sign posts erect ed on the roads leading to Fountain inn. The secretary of the Lauretta Chamber of Commerce has already had them erected himself. a ? o "GIVE I S LIGHT." Many criticisms have been made re cently and are still being made as it recent acts of. the city council. Many questions aro being asked as to how the city govorntni nt is being run. Dis content is Widespread. Charges of ex travagance and mismanagement arc being heard, but none seem to vouch safe 0 satisfactory explanation. What is the floating indebtedness of the city' Aro the salaries of the city employees paid up to date? What does the CltJ get for the rental and current sup plied the opera house management' "Who is ?in tho pny roll of the city bow much do they get and what d< they do? Why did council turn off tw< of Its most reliable policemen, one ol whom only about two years ago was heralded and proclaimed almost a here for bravery and botl: of whom have Wished their lives on several occasions when duly demanded that they make arrests? What kind of contract hat the city with the Reedy River Powei Company; does the city meet Its ob ligations to that company promptly or aro accounts allowed to run months nt a time? A satisfactory answer tc these questions would be greatly ap preciated by the taxpayers of tho city Since city council has authorized i\ Statement that It will set forth its rea HOJ18 for turning down that trolley line petition, it might at the same time allay a great deal of dissatisfaction by giving n satisfactory answer to a fow of these questions. We believe that n clear and candid statemont o* the council's position in these matters would put the council in better fav or with the citizens than It now Is. ff ? * ? u LET'S HAVE A REPORT* We do not believe that it Is th? duty of a county newspaper to attempt to "run things". We do not find it a pleasant occupation to criticize any body. We do not believe that It is good business policy for a county pa per to "dip" into everything that goes wrong. Put when the occasion de mands It, wo believe that we should do what we Can to aid in getting at a proper understanding of affairs when ??content Is evident and expressed on every side. Tbe charter of the City of Laurons directs that within a certain time af ter a j?ow council takes the reins of governnif-nt that a report of the fi nances of the city government shall bo mndo and that the same shalf bo published. Wo haven't the charter b*' fore us, but to tho best of our knowl edge the limit within which this report is to be made Is sixty days. The pres ent city council has not complied with 'his provision in the charter nor has J<ny other .council for a number of yea*** Past. The people are becoming Impatient; thoy are doslrous of know ing the exact status of affairs in the city in which they live and for whoso support they pay their hard earned money. City council would greajtly re lieve this anxiety on the part of the Mtlzens If it would see Its way clear obey tho law and set forth In plain "es tho exact status of tho city's WS FROM JONES. ? visited his sister, Mrs. W. T. Jones last week Mr. and Mrs. Voater Jones of Wash ington are visiting relatives In this section. We are Indebted to our good friend, Mr. J. R. McNinch for a nice melon. Mi:-,. Willie Sadler of Holly Hill is visiting relatives here. Dr. W. T. Jones was called profes sionally to Fairfield recently. Mrs. Proctor of Ninety Six, whilo on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Jerry C. Martin, passed away on the nth Inst. She was a devoted Christlar. and all of our people sympathize most tenderly with the bereaved family. Mrs. M. M. and Mrs. Johnle Hovis were both severely shocked by light ning during the storm of last Thurs day Their escnpo was miraculous as they were within a few feet of a tree that was struck. There are good farms for rent here and wo cordially Invite good people to cast their lot with us. ) On the 12th inst. we bad the pleas ure of attending the annual reunion of tho old soldiers at Quaker. There was an Immense attendance and every one enjoyed tho happy occasion. These reunions reflect great credit and hon or upon the people of Ekom for en tertaining tho grand old veterans and their frlenls In such a charmingly de lightful and? hospitable manner. Messrs. Thomas Hurts and Wade H. Plnson gracefully presided over the meeting. The old veterans marched Into the beautiful cemtery and tho children decorated the grounds of our brave heroes who passed away during land since the war. After appropriate I exercises by the children addresses were delivered by Col. J. H. SVharton, Judge O, G. Thompson, and Dr. W. T. Jones The Tumbling Shoals Brass . Hand enlivened the occasion with Dlx , le and other appropriate pieces. The occasion was a grand success. The ? grand old veterans were entertained . In the most affectionate manner and . we trust they may be spared to attend . many more of these delightful reun . ions. All honor to the old heroes who responded so cheerfully and promptly t to their country's call to arms. Sold , lei'S never enlisted in a nobler, holier ? or more sublime cause. All decent . people everywhere respect and honor > the brave Confederate Soldiers al the reunion. We met our friends Prof. > and Mrs. W. P. Culbertson, of Mount > vlllo, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoydof Grcen f vllle, Mrs. Young and Mr. and Mrs. , Henry Kuller of Honea Path, Col. J. > 11. Wharton of Waterloo Hon. Dunk . Boyd and Sheriff Owens of Laurens, - Prof. Berley Culbertson of Maddens, > Mr. A. R. Thome. Mr. and Mrs. Joe , Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Wlstar Culbert ? son. Mrs. Young Culbertson and host . of others. Dr. C. E. Hurts, pastor of 1st Baptist , church of Columbia. , ached the , dedicatory sermon of the new church . at Turkey Creek yesterday, to a large . congregation. The sormon was care ! fully prepared and delivered in a forceful and charming and eloquent ? manner. Dr. Burts was reared at , Gentsvllle and his father was pastor ? of Turkey Creek church for many ? years. Miss Lolla Jones has returned home i after an extended visit to Florence. I and the Islo of Palms. Pots From Ora. Mrs. J?ith McClintoek and children, Miss Alley aiid Master John, have re turned home After several days' stay in the mountains. Messrs. R, D, and Wh Ho Byrd, George and Sam Blakeley. hre Spend ing a while at Caesars Head. Mr. Ludle Hlakely is now nt hid home for a vacation. The Misses Nesbltt are vhltlng Miss Nannie and Lizzie McClintoek. Mr. Will McClintoek went to John son City Thursday. Miss Eliza MoDiU's friends will be glad to know she is able to be up after her spell of sickness. Mrs. S. Blakely, of Spartanbtirg, visited relatives and friends here last week. Mr. Bston Hcrnbroe, accompanied by Messrs. J. C. Barksdnle and Walter f/ilf, have returned fo their homes af ter a~ pleasant stny together with Ly dla's bail players at Royston and EI bertAnr, Ga. Messrs. W. L. and L. W. Ifemhree of SphVtanburg are visiting their brother/ Mr. C. C. Hembreo this week. At flie fsle of Palms, on Labor Day, motorcycle races will be herd, and the Isle of Palais management fs airxfous to have a wide entry of motorcycle rider*- from' an parts of SOuth Caro lina. Substantial cash prizes wITI be offered for each event. Local motor cycle owners/ are invited to p*rtfcf^ pate. Entries are expected ?r- i Charleston, Augusta, Columbia, Sai nah Atlanta, ?Tacon, and Jncks<y> but the majority of riders fro"' fi Carolina is specially des/P year nearly (f,0?<V peoplo v motorcycle races at the 7 '?Bot Dot. A large/ 'hla year. V I SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. | Barton-LolMs. Miss Sudie Barton and Mr. Ed Lol lia were happily married In Dials' township Sunday afternoon. Many1 good wishes of numerous friends go with the happy young couple, ooo Master Paul Phllpot, the young s?n of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Phllpot celebrat ed his fourth birthday Saturday af ternoon by inviting a large number of young friends around to a party. A number of "young men and young] dadles" gathered at his home and a merry afternoon was spent enjoying suitable games and partaking of nice refreshments. ooo .Misses Edna and Annie Sltgreaves I entertained about lifteon intimate friends Friday afternoon In honor of Mrs. L. O. Halle, Jr., the guests be ing Invited to the home of Mrs. W. H. Martin. No special amusements were provided, just a pleasant afternoon be ing spent enjoying the pleasures of] being together. Two courses of salad and ices were served, rounding out the afternoon's enjoyment. Mrs. Balle was radiant in an exquisite dress of apricot marquisette over the same colored messaline trimmed In black velvet and pearl trimmings. This was a very delightful little entertainment and was greatly enjoyed by all who were present. ooo Lclster-Dorroh. A marriage which is of great In terest to a large circle of rriends all over the county was that of Mr. S. It. Dorroh to Miss Ada Leister, which Wat solemnized at Baltimore at one o'clock Thursday afternoon. Among the few Intimate friends present was Mr. Thos. C. Swltzer, or this city. Mr. end Mrs. Dorroh arrived In Laurens Friday afternoon and remained here with Mr. Dorroh's mother, Mrs. W. T. Dorroh until Monday morning. .The happy young couple then went to the beautiful country home of the groom, "Riverside Farm," where they will make their home. Mr. Dorroh is one of the most prominent young fann ers of the county, being one of the firm of Dorroh ft Harris, conducting Riverside Farm near Woodruff. Mrs. Dorroh was for several years milliner in one of the stores of Woodruff and is a young lady of many excellent qualities and of a very becoming man ner. O SPECIAL NOTICES. | For Sale?17 1-2 acres of land on South Harper street, Laurens, S. C, with five-room dwelling, on edge of city limits. Apply to W. C. Irbv, Jr. 3-tf. Notice?Mr. W. Solomon will be out of the city for several weeks but his store will remain open and in charge of Mr. Ray Simpson, who will attend to all business as usual. 3-lt House to Kent?Commodious six room dwelling on Sullivan stroet. Modern improvements, garden and barn. Apply to W. G. Lancaster. En terprise Bank, Laurens S. C. 2-tf Lost?A G. & Wi 6j fly. mileage book IssUed interchangeable" form Z, No. 4D97, probably lost lit Iti? Mrv of Laurens somewhere. Flndtir will please notify J. Dendy, Laurens*, S. C. Bl-t/ IS You lVis/i l? Roll That farm, tim ber iiind, store or rosldence, writb" us at once and send full description as we have an attractive proposition to I offer you. Lioox LAM) CO., Satnter, S. c. 51-12t For Sale?Pinson and Yates apple trees for fall delivery. They are the best. Send me your order. Price 25 !cents ench. Will be in Laurens first Monday in November to make deliv ery, David A. Madden, Ware Shoals, R. F. D. No. 1. 2-1 Ot Buy a Farm lu Southwest Georgia. Flue pebbly lands: labor abundant; best roads in Georgia; best cotton lands in the South; it is like living in town; good neighbors, schools and churches. Plenty hog and hominy; im proved or unimproved; in small or largo tract In the famous pecan dis trict; colonization tracts too; fine crops now growing on these lands. Come soon or you cant buy. Write for my booklet of farm lands for sale. W. B, CRA.GMILKS". THOMASV1LLE, GEOHt! i \. 3-lt. FOB RENT?Store-room next to Swftaer Company. For information tfp piy to E. W. Martin, or N. B. Dial at Enterprise Bank, Laurens, S. C. .V5t pd. STOP! LISTEN! I? you are It. nood of a monument for yoor loved ones, see mo before you buy. ! am located at Laurens, 8. C, and can give you any design that you> want. See me. J. A MARLER, Special Representative for The American Marblo and Granite Co. 3-lt. When you feet JJssjS*' is. tired, worried or dmpondent it ia a i sign you need MOTTS NF.RVERINE 'S. They renew the normal vigor and life worth living. Bo tor* and ask for Nerverine Pill? W S MFG. CO., P do .A?R?A4 Lauren 3 ?AM ES' OF REAL 3 BASE BALL! 1 1 Gray Court-0wings vs. Laurens Wednesday, Thursday and Friday This Week _ Games Start Promptly at 5 o'clock The Husky Aggregation from Gray Court-Owings will Cross Sticks with a Picked Team from Laurens Admission 25c. Ladies Free CHOICE Farm Lands for Sale Li-JLi111 IN: BSBMBM SOUTH GEORGIA Parties desiring to purchase lands for homes, Of for investments in South Georgia, where values of farm lands are doubling in a very short time, can obtain very valuable informa tion here, The following are just a few of the hun dreds of bargains in Real Estate that are be ing offered: 450 acres choice farm fand nenr Brldgeboro, 275 acii# in cul tivation, 200 acres stumped,- six tenant houses with brier* chim neys, barns, etc. Price $25.6?1' pter" acre. Terms, one-fourth' Caan balance ono, two and three yoaw}' with interest. 125 acres good farm land, one'ditU-one-half miles from Bridge4*'' boro. Will sell as a whole or sub-divide to suit purchaser. Terms, one-fourth cash, balance ono, two and* three years, with Interest. 50 acres unimproved land two miles*' from Hrldgeboro, on the extension of the Gulf Line nallway, level1 rfttd? no waste land. Price 4.15.00 per acre. 1,500 acres Immediately on tho railroad.' Conservative timber cruiser says it will cut 3,000 feet per acre, very little swamp and no over-flow, fine soil for agriculture. Price JHVBO- per' acre, easy terms, 7 por cent. Interest. 93 acres of lot number 99 In the 7th district of'Worth county, at $10.00 per acre. 13,000 acres cut over timber lands in Washington crVphty, Flori da, on tho A. & St. A. B. R. R. Cholco farm lands, high- and dry. Price $2.00 per acre. 80 aores near Brldgeboro, 30 acres In cultivation, level, stumped with good wiro fence; good flve-room dwelling, barns, etc., almost in Sight of Brldgeboro, and a big bargain at $25.00 per acre. Lots Nos. 249, 251 and half of 250; 625 acres, in the 9th dlStrfK' of Mitchell county. Price $10.00 per acre. Terms. Lot 761 In the 9th district of Mitchell county. 250 acres well' improved, on the public road, near new town site on Gulf Lino ex-*' tension. Price $21.00 per acre. This land is situated in a fine, beautiful locality, convenient to Railroads, public roads and markets. * FREE TRIP TO GEORGIA! A special oxcnrslon leaves for Sooth Georgia August 22nd, Year expenses will be paid for this trip If yon take It and purchase any of the lots offered. An excellent chance to reap a rich harvest For Information Apply to ALBERT DIAL prise Bank Laurens, S. C. Dr. Geo. N. Bunch DENTIST Gray Court, S. C.7 Phone 23 Hours 6 to 9 LEARN AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS. Take a thirty days Practical coarse In our well equipped Machine Shops and lenrn the Automohllo business, and accept good positions. CHAR LOTTE AUTO SCIIOui.. Charlotte, N, Simpson, Cooper & Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will practice 1ft all State Courts, prompt attention given to aH business. _*t>t- ; . ' ~ , ' DR. CLIFTON JONES Dentist C&ricV ia Slntmoni building* Phone: Offiefl No. 86; Residence 219'. Jno. W^fJrjOri C. C, J^eatheViftone "W. Bv Knight FERQL'SON, FEA?ntoT?WE & KNIGHT Attorneysr4? law ^ ,1 . Laarens, S. ?. Prompt and careful atu'tffion given to all business. - ,? Office Over Palmetto tfauk. tdjttmw wjmmnm with PAR-A-SIT-I-CIDE PIMPLES Sr\flSffi!fi!?W5 Tilts bo tubttllate. " >6f<?by rn?UW?ctireM from Man(? Dr. I? J. tka? * Co*. Commerce. C, orS04romdru?(rlM?. Laurens Drug Company Laurens,. gv C. 4.^ 1