Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SANTA CLAUS Befrilled Powder Box Makes a Useful Christmas Present. IlaTe you seen talcum powder boxes covered with ribbon? If you bare ob served these attractive additions to the toilet table you very likely made a note of tbem for use as Christmas presents. The box seen in the cut is of the regulation size for holding talcum powder. Dresden ribtH>D sufficiently wide to fit over the sides of the box and allow a small frill to project is selected. The sort with a plain satin edge is prettiest for the purpose. The ribbon is turned over at either end for about an lucb to form a cas ing at the neck of the box. The rest of the ribbon leugtbs are gathered ninnoN covfkjcd taxctu box. tag fashion around the box. Baby ribbon matching the predominating thade of the Dresden design Is used to tie the ribl>on covering in position mound the neck of the bos with loops and ends at the sides, a number of these little offerings may be made at tmall cost if the same coloring in rib tons is used. A bolt of the baby ?width will be enough to trim about tix boxe?. Dere is a fancy workbag with decid edly new and useful features. As ev ery needlewoman knows when work, t-ewing silks, etc.. are put into the same bsc they have an unpleasant Labit of l>ein>: hard to extricate with out tumbling about on the door. The bag illustrated obviates this difficulty. Jt is made of ^ dainty design in cre TilL DOUBLE PAXCY WOBKBAO. tonne. The bag proper Is about a foot deep and lined inside with china silk. Coming bnlfwny up on tue si?ics of this img are i.kets <>f the cretonne. also lined with >ilk. which .ire in tended f<>r holding the working torials. The large bag is drawn up with rlbbou at Ibe top, but the han dles proper are <>f half Inch stitched cretonne and r;re attached like those of a Boston sh..;'; Ing bag. The Dainty Sachet Greeting. Little sadift? are always a dainty way to send the Christmas greeting, and sachets are always welcome, if one can use a brush at all attractive sachets can be easily and Inexpensl e ly made by taking large envelopes : lettering thorn appropriately or i ing Bketcblly some flower upon them envelopes legal Blze should be used, nnd they should be in soiuo col deep cream. ri> !? brown or some other equally artistic tint On this too mes sage can be lettered in contrasting color or somo flower spray painted. Slip inside 0 thin pad of cotton sprinkled with sachet powder. Another dainty sachet is made of odds and ends of ribbon or silk in the Khape of a flower. A pansy, for in stance, can be fashioned of lavender and white ribbon, the two ui per petals of tho lavender, the other three of white tipped on the edge and striped In the center with lavender paint This painting can be done by the veriest tyro, for it is merely little dabs und lines. The petals are simply snipped into shape with the scissors. Under one of the petals is a tiny bag hold ing the sachet. A flaming poinsettia made of sqarlet rlbbou would be most appropriate. Hints For Homemade Gifts. Sofa pillow cases of rudely stenciled denltu?Splendid winter colors?ready to make up and as low as 50 cents. White felt padding for ten table cloths, cut in the required size and neatly bordered with white tape. Bureau nnd pincushion covers of bright cretonne, edged with a coarse white curtain lace. Cretonne Bag. WHAT TO MAKE. Presents That Will Delight the Trav eler and Houtewife. Dainty accessories for the traveler are the toothbrush case and spoiure case photographed here. Both of the** are made of coarse gray crai-u. the TOOTHBKCSH UOLI>KB edpes of which are bound with plain blue silk. The cases are lined with white rubberized silk. The initial of the recipient of the gift should be embroidered on the outside of -the flaps of the cases. A case for the comb and brush, the wash nig and other toilet accessories may be added SPONGE CASE. to the outfit Instead of pale blue the favorite color of the one who is to re ceive the gift may be used for binding the set and for working the monogram. Crochet Table Set. Crochet tabie sets are now popular, and any woman who can crochet will find that the housewives of ber ac quaintance will be gratified to receive even the simplest handmade outfit. The doily illustrated here is worked in coarse linen thread or a moderately fine crochet cotton. The pattern con sists simply of a combination of wheels or rosettes, if a larger doily Is wanted the row of single trebles around the inside wheel may be in creased until the border is wide enough to make the d<?ily of the de sired width when the outer row of wheels is added. To make each wheel crochet a chain of twelve stitches and jjin it to form a riug Then on the ring work thirty-six trebles For the second row make one treble 1 ?et ween each two trebles of the preceding row with a chain of two between each tre ble. Tor the third row turn, crochet four treble into every third hole of tDe preceding row with four chain be tween each of the four trebles. For the fourth row crochet four trebles in the center of ihe group of four trebles of the previous row and connect by chains of four For the fifth row crochet twelve trebles in the center of the group of four trebles, make a chain of two and THB PLATE DOILT. draw a stitch up under the chains of four in the two preceding rows, chain two more and make a group of twelve trebles, and so on to the end of the row. This will complete one of the wheels. Twelve of these wheels are required for the dolly. For the cen ter of the dolly connect each of the scallops that edge the wheels with a chain of twelve. Fur the next row crochet eighteen trebles on each of these chains. For the next row turn nnd mako one treble and two chain between each of the two trebles of the preceding row. The three other rows are done exactly like the third, fourth and fifth rows of the wheel. The Wheels may bfl fitted for the out side row into position and join d into place with a needle and thread. An inexperienced crochet worker will find this dolly u very easy affair to make. The pattern merely repeats It I self, which simplifies the design. Christmas Suggestions Those who put thought into their Christmas shopping appreciate tiie fact that gifts of real and lasting value are those which are use ful as well as ornamental. "With this thought in mind, we have select ed for this year, a large assortment of holiday goods that are practical as well as pretty. DODSOX-EDWARDS DRUG COMPANY. Stationery There is nothing better for a Xmas present than a beautiful box of Stationen-. We have an excel lent assortment of fancy box pa per at reasonable prices. Fountain Pens An article that will surely please anybody. A gift that will be ap preciated because it is practical and us.ful. Gifts for the joilet Table "We have everything carried by Santa and a multitude of other things for gifts. Our stocks comprise the choice selection from the best grades and daintiest designs. Mirrors Hair Brushes Manicure Sets Powder Jars Combs Toilet Sets Candy A Christmas present that always carries pleasure with it. We are agents for Huylers und Allegretti candies and our stock includes their choicest bits. Shaving Sets Eventhing can be found here "for the man who shaves". Beau tiful shaving sets, brushes, shov ing lotions, strops etc. Toilet Water Perfumes V Sachets Perfumes Face Powders Rouges Soaps In jllSt t' brother'' wi CIGARS rrht si/.<- b<-.\es for gifts. A present that ''father" or nerober \\ itli pleasure. Dodson-Edwards Drug Co Prescription Druggists Laurens, S. C. NOTICE - OF THE County Treasurer. The Books of the County Treasurer will be opened for the collection of State, County and Commutation Road Taxes for flBcal year, 1911, at the Treasurer's Office from October 15th. to December 31st, 1911. After Decem ber 31st., one per cent, will be added. After January 31st, two per cont. will be added, and after February 28th.. seven per cent, will be added till the 15th. day of March, 1912, when the books will be closed. All persons owning property in more than one TownBhlp are requested to call for receipts In euch of the several Townships in which the property 1? located. This is important, as addition al cost and penalty may be attached. All able-bodied male citizens be* tween the ages of 21 and CO years of age are liable to pay a poii iax of $1.00 except old soldiers, who are exempt at 50 years of age. Commutation Hoad Tax $1.50, In lieu of road dut>. The Tax levy is as follows: For State purposes.G% mills For Constitutional School Tax 3 mills For Ordinary County purposes 3.mills For Interest on Railroad Bonds 1 mill For Roads and Bridge Bonds 3 mills For Court House Bonds .. . .2 mills Total.1794 mills Special Schools?Laurens Township. Laurens No. 11.7 mills Trinity Ridge No. 1.4 mills Maddens No. 2.2 mills Narnie No. 3.2 mills Baileys No. 4.2 milh^ Mills No. 5.2 mil^W Oak Grove No. 6.2 mills Ora No. 12.2 mills Special Schools?Youngs Township. Youngs No. 3.2 mills Youngs No. 2.3 mills Youngs No. 4.3 mills Youngs No. 5.3 mills Fountain Inn No. 3B.5 mills Lanrord No .10.4 V* mills Ora No. 12.- mills Youngs No. 1.3 mi.Is Special Schools?Dials Township. Green Fond No. 1.3 mills Dials No. 2.3 mills Shiloh No. 3.2 mills Gray Court-Owlngs No. 5 .. ..4 mills Ilarksdale No. G.2 mills Dial Church No. 7.2 mills Fountain Inn No. 3B.5 mills Special Schools?Sullivan Township. Mt. Bethel No. 2.3 mills Princeton No. 1.3 mills Poplar Springs No. 3.2 mills Rahun No. 4.4 mills Hendersonvllle No. 5.4 mills Friendship No. G.2>j mills Brewerton No. 7.3 mills Sullivan Township R R Bonds 4 mill Special Schools?"Waterloo Township. Waterloo No. 14.3 mills Mt. Gallagher No. 1.3 mills Bethlehem No. 2.2 mills Kkom No. 3.4 mil If Centerpoint No. 4.2 mills Oakville No. 5.3 mills Mt. Pleasant No. 6.2 mills Mt. Olive No. 7.2 mills Special Schools?Cross Hill Township. Cross Hill No. 13.6 mills Cross Hill No. 1.2 mills Cross Hill No. 2.2 mills Cross Hill No. 4.2 mills Cross Hill No. 5.2 mills Cross Hill No. 6.2 mills Special Schools -Hunter T iwnship. Mountvllle No. 1G.mills Hunter No. 2.2 mllh Hunter No. 3.2 mills Clinton No. 5.G mills Hunter No. S.3 mills 3|)CCln1 Schools?Jacks Township. Hurricane No. 15.3 mills Shady drove No. 2.3 mills Special Schools -S< uflletown Township Langs ton Church No. 3.3 mills Scullletown No. 1.2 mills Ban ford No. 10.i% mills Ora No. 12.2 mills Prompt attention will be given those who wish to pay their Taxes through , the mail by check, money order, etc Persons sending In lists of names to : he taken off are requested to send them early; and give the Township ot , each, as the Treasurer is very busy during the month of December. ROSS D. YOUNG, County Treasurer. September 1,",, 1011. td. Notice .it' Vdiulnlstrntrlx sab St ite of South Carolina. Laurens County. In Probate Court. Fx Parle. RIHo M. limns, na administratrix of the goods, chattels, rights and credits Ot B. C. Pinns, deceased. Petitioner. ? Notice is hereby given that I. Mis. Rfllo M. limns, as administratrix, In obedience to mi order passed by his Honor, o. G. Thompson, Probat? .Judge for Laurens County, South Car ollna, in the above stated case, on i November 28th, 1011, will Bell th? , personal property belonging to the estate of p. c Hums, deceased, at tbl late residence of the said deceased, ir. Palliens County, Sbtltll Carolina, at eleven o'clock A. M., ?? Wednesday tho 20th. day of December, 1011, at public auction to the highest biddei I mr cash, said personal property con sisting of household goods, horse*, mules, cows, hogs. p|Ks, farming Im plements, cotton etc.; also one a4x horse power engine, one forty hors?' pOWor engine; one grain thrasher. Bme M. Burns. Administratrix of the goods, chat tols, rights and credits of B. C. Burns, deceased. Nov BOW., 1011. i?.4( NOTICE, Rxccutors, Administrator's, Truste and Guardians are reminded that the 1 period lor Illing their annual return! commences on the hist day of Janu ary every year. O. G. Thompson. Nov. 2!>. p.m. tf. .imige of Probate. See our line of F.uicv China suit able for (M i Isttnas gifts. ' S. M. ,V F. II, Wilkes ,?i Co