Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I BAKING POWDER I II Absolutely Pure M Absolutely bus no substitute t\ lij] Many mixtures are offered as w %} substitutes for Royal. No other (R) baking powder is the same in M j& composition or effectiveness, or $9 ?S so wholesome and economical, 70 nor will make such fine food. fj, Rj) Royal is the only Baking Powder made cS from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar K lL and personal mention. I Mrs. L. G. Balle, Jr., Is visiting rel atives In Newberry. Mr. It. C. Gray made a flying trip to Aikeri last week. Miss Glaudlne Copeland has return ed to her home in Norfolk, Va. Miss Helen Crisp, who has been vis iting In Columbia, has returned home. T. Coke Turner, Esq., was a visi tor in the city for a short while Mon day. Miss Sadie Sullivan has returned home after a pleasant visit to Green ville. Mrs. H. K. Alken and Mrs. J. H. Tengue are spending a few days in Charleston. Mr. J. Fuller Lyon, father of Attor )!? y General Lyon, was a visitor In the ei:y Monday. Mr. \V. P. Sanders, of the Poplar Springs section was in the city on businoss Monday. Mr. Charles Fleming has accepted a position with the Palmetto Pauk and ha-, entered upon his duties. Miss Annie Gllkerson and Mrs. A. H. Sanders have returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Chester. Miss Jessie Thompson is on a visit to her brothers, .lohn and Todd Thompson, who live at Emornldo, Fla. Mrs. J. M. Mo Lees, of Greenwood, ha.- been spending several days in the City With her mother and Dr. Clifton Jor.es. Mr. J. P. Simmons a prominent farmer from over near Ware Shoals was among the business visitors here Saturday. Mr. J. T. Brownlee, a former good citizen of Laurens county, hut now a re. idem of Greenville was a visitor bete last Friday. Mrs. Westmoreland and Miss Mat k Westmoreland are in the city vis iting Mrs. Westmoreland's daughter. Airs. J. II. Parks. Messrs. Robert Roper and Ynles Brown, who are attending Fur man Univorstty, spent Saturday and Sun day with their parents. Mrs. James Wham of the Trinity Ridge section, will leave the latter pari of the week for Chester where She will make her home in the fu ture. Miss Levey Splcer of Philadelphia is in the city as the guest of her sis ter, Mrs. William Solomon. Miss _ I Spicer will remain in Laurens for some time. Messrs. Erskill Todd, John Watts and Hillary Barksdalo, who are tak ing courses at the University of South Carolina, spent the week-end in the city with their parents. Miss Lila Hart was the hostess at a charming bridge party last Friday evening. After several interesting games of bridge the guests' were serv ed a delightful salad course. NEW COM MA IN DA INT FOR CONFEDERATE HOME Major Richardson Elected to Fill Va cancy .Made by Reuth of Col. Mix on, Cannot Serve. Mr. James T. ('rows, one of the di rectors of the South Carolina Old Soldiers Home, received a letter from Oov. Dlcase several days ago advis ing him that Major Richardsqn, who was recently elected to the position of commandant of the home, had de cided thai he could not serve after December 1st. The governor, in his letter, called a meeting of the direc tors for Friday December 1st, at which time another election will he gone Into. Mr. Crews intends going down on that day to be present at the elect Ion. Major Richardson states that his other affairs will interfere with his fulfilling the duties so he asked to be relieved. It is understood that Mr. J. P. Caldwell, of this county, will he an applicant for the position. Mr. Caldwell was at one time on the Hoard of Registration of this county and at one time was candidate lor sheriff. Farm Land Buyers sc ad of "Ben ham" Tract of estate .1. C. Wietels at auction next Salesday. Have Moved t<> l.aureus. Dr. and Mrs. .1. S. Wolff, tt ho have been making their home a few miles in the Country from Laurens have de cided to make this their home in the future. They moved into the city yes terday and are living on Chestnut street. Both Dr. and Mrs. Wolff are well known in Laurens. where they have a host of friends who will wel come them here as residents. Their son. Mr. Marvin Wolff will make Iiis home with them. Buy your apples and oranges from people who get them in solid cars, thus insuring prompt delivery in good condition. It is dangerous to handle local shipments at this time, as they are subject to Indefinite delay and will probably he frozen in transit. We handle solid cars and guarantee deliveries in good condition. Dlrie FIOUI" and drain Co. Farm I,mid Buyers sec ad of "Ben ham" Tract of estate J. C. Wietels at auction next Salesday. Your Christmas Present will be appreciated if it comes from the Old Reliable Jewelers. Watches Diamonds Fancy Goods Fine Jewelry Sterling Silver Send for our New Catalogue. It Is Free. Win. Schweigert & Company Augusta, Qa. Dai ,c>-('cimptoti Wedding. Athens, Ga.,?One of the prettiest events of the BCason was the wedding of MIbb Ida May Darsey and Mr. Charles Saxon Corapton, which was solemnized Wednesday evening, Nov. 8th at the homo of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Darsey on College Avenue. The ceremony was witnessed by up ward of two hundred friends of the young couple, who afterwards were entertained at a delightful reception, a complete and enjoyable hospitality being extended. The entire houre was thrown open to the guests of the evening, and elab orately and beautifully decorated for the occasion. In the hallway was draped smtlax and in every available space handsome palms, ferns and pot ted plants were grouped. In the li brary, where the presents were dis played, the mantle was banked with ferns and vases of salvia, the chande liers draped with smllax, and witli the burning tapers, tipped with red shades, the color scheme of green and red was completed. The ceremony was performed before an altar of smilax and ferns in the front drawing room where a wealth of greenery was strewn with vases of white ohrpsanthemuins. On the man tle there were clusters of great white chrysanthemums and on either side of the floral altar were candelobras. bearing white tapers, and great vases tilled witli quantities of these white (lowers. White ribbons formed an aisle, and to the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by Miss Claude Harper, the fair young bride entered witli her father. They were joined by the groom and bis best man, Mr. .lames O'Melley, at the altar. Dr. M. L. Troutman performed the beautiful ami impressive ceremony. The bride was a picture of youth and beauty, in her lovely gown of white messaline satin embroidered in valley lillies and white seed pearls, the collar and sleeves were finished witli point applique lace. They long i tulle veil was caught to her hair with a wreath of orange blossoms and she) carried a large shower botiquot of I bride's roses and valley lillies. Standing nenr the bride, was her' mother, who was handsomely gowned in gray messaline; Mr.s w. u. Comp ton of Greenwood. S. ('., who was beautifully gowned in black messa line and Miss Maud Cnmpton who was prettily gowned in white marquisette over white. The bride and groom received the Congratulations of their friends and the the reception which followed was marked by the happiest spirit of hos pitality and was much enjoyed. The color scheme in the dining room Was yellow ami white. The beautiful ly appointed table bad for a center decoration, a silver vase mounted on a Cltiny lace over yellow, filled with large yellow chrysanthemums, around which was silver candelabra with yel low shades and cut glass comparts witli yellow and white mints: the hon bons and Ices carried out the at tractive color scheine. The many present received bespoke the popularity of the young couple. Among them were a beautiful chest of silver, and a set of silver after dinner coffe cups and numbers of cut glass bowls. Many gifts in China were substantial checks, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Comp ton left on the' midnight train for an extended trip north and east. On their return I hey will be at home to their many Athens friends. The bride's going away gown was brown cloth with a tan chiffon blouse embroidered in brown and blue with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Compton are popular young people. Mr. Compton is city ticket agent at the S. A. I., depot, and a native of Greenwood, but for the last two years has made his home in Athens indentfying himself in the bus iness and social world. Among the out of town guests were Mrs. Dan llosey of Atlanta. Mr. K. s. Compton, Mrs. w. B. Compton and Miss Maud Compton of Greenwood.; Mr. and Mrs. Chandler of Crawford,1 Ga.. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hargrave of Crawford. Ga., Mr. and Mrs. .1. W. Moore of Comer, Ga., Miss Louise Darsey of Gainesville, Mr. John Quill I of Augusta and Mrs. Fuller of Sparta. Wedding at Friendship. A very pretty home wedding took place on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 26th at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Traynham near Friendship when their eldest daughter, Miss Ina Jones, was wedded to Mr. Cecil Orcs tus Madden. The wedding took place in the parlor in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the young couple. The bride looked very sweet In her traveling suit of hl'ie cloth with hat to match. When ?he took her place by tl>e side of thei groom at the. altar the young people looked very handsome indeed. The marriage ceremony that made them man and wife was performed by the Rev. J. M. Dallas, pastor of Friendship SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. J r4HMIH|k1|H|H|H|i4ri|n%1|H|H|riMfc ooo Big Value in Cook Stoves No. 8 Stove Only $12.00 Complete with Forty Pieces of Ware. Sold under a Perfect Guarantee jiS. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Presbyterian church. After the si r vice the happy pair received the con gratulations of ;!ieir many friends. The young people are very popular, the bride and groom being loved and respected by all the people. They re ceived many handsome gifts. The wedding feast took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Madden, parents of the bridegroom, it proved to be a de lightful repast, the table being tilled with good things to eat and drink. At the conclusion of the wedding the young folks accompanied by their friends drove to Prlent ship church where the communion was observed and where a large congregation greet ed them. Mr. and Mrs. Madden will make their future home on the farm near Friendship. ooo Married in Virginia. Mr. Karl (iarrett. son of Mi. and Mrs. \V, a. Garret) of llarksdale, who is now making Iiis home in Virginia, was yesterday married to Miss .lain leson, a young lady of a prominent , family of that stale. The young cou ple will spend a few days with Mr (iarrett's parents at Harksdalo while on their honeymoon. More Modern. The Trance Medium "You're look ing pretty prosperous, Ferdinand?I thought the slate-writing sum was played out?" Former si.it. -Writer? "Oh. I cut that out many moons ago - why, the spirit messages I dispense nowadays are written on souvenir post curd?!" There is underwear to keep you warm at ("lardy & Wilson. Jno. W. Ferguson ('.('. Featherstone W. B. Knight iWiUSON, FEATHERSTONE & KNIGHT Attorneys at Law I.aureus, S. C. Prompt and careful attention given to all business. Office Ovor Palmetto Hank. NEW MINISTER FROM SWEDEN Count Albert Ehrensvard, newly appointed minieter from Sweden to the United States to fuctteJ Mr. Herman do Lagercr.vitz, is a member of a dis tinguished Swedish family. One of bin ancestors was Count Karl August Ehrensvard (174f>- 1f CO |, who was admiral-general of the Swedish navy under Gustavus III. He thoroughly reorg,- 'ized the navy, and commanded at the first battle of Svensksund In 1729, which he lost because Gustavus reversed his skilful tactics at the critical moment, Regular Forty Dollar Bed Room Suit Only $28.50 This is without doubt one of the best Suits ever put on the market. It's made of selected first quality Oak. Finely finished in rich golden color, large size French Plate Mirror in both Dresser and Washstand, large rolls on every piece. Note the handsome hand carvings. This is a value you can't afford to over look. Don't delay. Come right away and get one of these before they are all gone. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Company