Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?* A BANK ACCOUNT SEEMS to BE a MAGNET; f when once Started it draws more. ! v Tho money men "fool away" in one year $ would start them on the road to true independ- f ence. When one has once begun to travel this \ road by banking his money he never turns bad:. J It's a comfortable feeling. Make OUR Bank Y< >UR Bank. We pay liberal interest consistent with safety. Enterprise Bank Laurens, S. C. N. B. Dial, President C. H. Roper, Cashier 1 WANTED All Young Men and Women interested in a business course to write or call at once for full information of The Special Opening Rates Southern Commercial Schools Fire Proof Building Greenwood, S. C. Chaleston and Spartanburg, S. C, Winston-Salem, Wilmington, Salisbury and Durham, North Carolina. The Highest Endorsed Business College in the South Atlantic. Secures Positions for Graduates or Refunds Money Bayers Guide and Classified BUSINESS DIRECTORY PRESSING CLUB! CALL E. V. FERGUSONS' Pressing Clnb For Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing. All Alterations promptly and neatly done. Telephone No. 254. Harness, Horse Goods and VehiclesI The difference between a rut and a grave is the length and the breadth of it. If yon deal with JOHN A. FRANKS there is no danger of failing into either. ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Come in and see about the West Ihouse Rugged Tungsten Lumps and| let ns reduce your light bill. W. P. HUDGENS Tinning, Rooffing and PLUMBING! S. S. BOYD Plumber and Tinner Dealer in Plumber's and Tin ner's Supplies. Upstairs opposite City Hall. MONUMENTS! P. F. Baxter & Son Marble and Granite Dealers Georgia, Vermont and Italian MARBLES IWinsboro Granite kept on yard all the time at No wherry, S. C. iL-, STE>M LAUNDRY! We wash everything but the Baby. Put your duds in my suds. The best combina tion in Laurens. Laurens Steam Laundry GROCERIES Delicacies of the Seasonl For all the Delicacies of the season KENNEDY BROTHERS is the place to go. Laurens1 Up-to-date Grocers BOTTLING WORKS! We are the sole bot tlers for Coca Cola, the famous drink. Coca Cola Bottling Works Advertiser Printing Co. ??The Quality Printshop" Specialist in Every Class of Job Work RUMORED CHANGE IN AGRICULTURAL DEPT Blease will OIt? Watson the I'imk 1 Slip and pot A.. Hudson In his Place say the Wise One?. For weeks there have been persis tent rumors regarding changes con templated in the State department of agriculture. These reports have caused much comment'throughout the State because of the great Interest the public takes in the work that has been accomplished by the department of agriculture* under Commissioner Wat son. Some things are known; about oth ers there (3 conjecture and some In- | ferences. Tlu> following seems to be the sit uation : Ira \V. Williams. United States farm demonstration agent for South Caro lina has been transferred from this st.ite to Georgia, supposedly because of opposition hy tho govornor. !?', J. Watson is to be displaced when his term expires in March, Mi. placc, offered to one or two others be fore; Is now offered to A. D. Hudson of New berry. Of ;:ii th ? departments of the i-: ii'te government there is more patronage attached to the olllci of the depart ment of as i'Ii tltUro than any other. The State (!? pi .'meat of ugt'lcului'? is constituted as follows and receives the following appropriations: Direct appropriation about $10,000. About $20,000 is received from the feed stuffs stamps. This work em ploys about ten men, including inspec tors and chemists. The legislature appropriates $10, 000 for the United states farm dem onstration work and an additional ap propriation of $25,000 is received from the national department of agri culture. The State aid is included in the direct appropriation. There are employed in this feature of the work a State agent, two dis trict agents and more than 10 county agents. The county agents come un der the direct supervision of the State agent and also come in direct contact with more people in the State than any other class of representatives of the State government. For Corn Hreeding. There Is also an appropriation of $3,000 for corn hreeding work, which is expended under the direct super vision of the commissioner of agri culture and two other members of a commission provided by the act. During tho past several weeks Com missioner Watson has been very ac tive In his work to help the farmers of the State and the South to devise some plan or means whereby the sit uation with reference to low priced cotton might be relieved. Early In the fall he attended a meeting of the cotton growers and business men in Montgomery, Ala., and was elected president of the Southern Cotton con gress. The election to this position devolved upon him the leadership in the light for a higher price for cotton. Dater, acting as the agent for the farmers of the State and South, he attended a conference In New York, when a loan of $.r>0,000,000 was prof fered on the cotton crop in the South by a syndicate of New oYrk hankers. The proposition met with Borne ad verse criticism at the time and has never been worked out. Several weeks ago Commissioner Watson, as president of the Southern Cotton congress, and not as the com missioner of agriculture of South Carolina, issued a call for the presi dents of the Farmers' unions and the representatives of the governors, tak ing part In the New Orleans cotton conference, constituting the executive committee, to meet in New Orleans on December 18 to discuss plans for a re duction of the cotton acreage. Letter to Commissioner. It was the intention of Commission er Watson to attend the meeting of the committee. Just before Commis sioner Watson was to depart from the State a letter, it is reported, was sent him by the governor informing him that the position of commissioner of agriculture, commerce and industries would be declared vacant should he (Commissioner Watson) attend the conference. The governor further stated in the letter that Mr. Watson must ask permission to leave the State in the fuure or leave wihout his po sition. To get back to tho tangle In con nection with the farm demonstration work this much seems certain: The next St.' te farm demonstration agent must be acceptable to C. L. Mease, governor of South Carolina. If the next farm demonstration agent Is not acceptable to the governor of South Carolina, then the governor will use his Veto power and cut off the state-aid appropriation of $10,000. Let it he remembered here that the national government gives $26,000 to assist In the work. This means that the Stale farm demonstration agent, who has Charge Of tho expenditure oT $35,000, MUSI he acceptable to the governor South Carolina. The Knmltj I Why the antagonism of the gov ernor against Ira W. Williams? It I? a long story and started nearly a year ago, just after the governor was Inducted into office. The ways and means committee of the house, of which Lowndes J. Browning is chairman, finished con sideration of the appropriation bill in a remarkably short time. Included among the various items was tho one giving $G.000 to the South Carolina Corn Breeders' association, for corn breeding work in thiB State and for the corn exposition. When the meas ure came before the committee for final consideration, A. D. Hudson, with others associated with the expo sition, was out of the State. Members of the wnys and means committee were averse in their opinion to the appropriation, contending that no ma terial results had been obtained. Ira \v. Williams, being an expert agricul turist, was called in by members of the committee and r.s an oSllclnl of the federal department of agriculture, was asked to give his opinion us to the results secured from the euro expo sition and the Corn lire tiers' associa tion. Ho gave his opinion, the exact j nature of which iu n->t known. Fol lowing (his conference tie commit tee < tit out the npprbjirlutlon I' corn I breeding work, .lust before the Until i adoption und when Iho m ? tiro was before the linnneo cbmniiltoe of the ! sonnte, nn lipproprhitlon of 5 ',' < 0 was , hiseit d, During the latl ?r par! of the last ; session of tho legislature it was rumored that Mr. William would bo removed from South Carolina, und it was reported that !>r. Knapp was 1 about to take this action on represcil- I I tations made by him by Gov. Dloase. T'-e governor, it wrs said, refused to eonsenl to the appropriation of ^lO.niiu for the farm demonstration work unless this was done. Later, however, Mr. HlctlSC withdrew his ob jection and consented to tho retain monl of Mr. Williams here, it Is known that, meantime, Ira W. Wil liams, together with s< verol friends, explained to the governor that he had not mxied in politics and that he had never waged a campaign against tho governor. The appropriation of $H>, 000 for the demonstration work went through and nothing more was heard about the removal of Williams until a few weeks ago. It is said that L. L. Baker, of Blsh opville, a district agent of the work, is spoken of for the position of State agent. The State agent is appointed by Dr. Bradford Knapp on the recommenda tion of the commissioner of agricul ture. The State agent has the ap pointment of 40 or T?0 subordinate workers throughout South Carolina That 1b an explanation of the interest of the governor in nn election year of having the department operated to suit him.?The State. PARISIAN SAGE Banishes Dandruff It quickly kills the dandruff germs that's why dandruff vanishes so promptly when PARISIAN SAGE is used. PARISIAN SAGE is Guaranteed by I.aureus Drug Co. to eradicate dandruff, to stop falling hair and itching scalp, or money back. Get a fifty cent bottle today and become acquainted at once with the most delightful hair dressing in the world. "I gladly recommend it as tho best hair tonic I have ever known. I Und it the only hair tonic that will cure dandruff, cleanse the scalp, and sake the hair grow long and beautl >." Miss Signa Ahl, 2 Karwell St., W. Worcester, Mass. Indigestion ?means lack of nourishment and consequent loss of weight and strength, Irritableness, nervousness, total tmfitness for the duties of fUie. Don't be handicapped?go to your druggist today and ask for ?the successful, harmless, quick relief giving remedy for stomach troubles. Its merit has been posi tively established "Your money back if you want it." Little tab lets easy to swallow. Try Digestit at our risk, 50c at all druggists. Or if you doubt wiite The Digestit Co., Jackson, Miss., for a full size package without charge. For Sale By DR. B. F. POSEY Simpson, Cooper & Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all State Courts, prompt attention given to all businetfl BIG LAND SALE! J. N. LEAK The "Land Man" Two nnd fifty iilhc-ono Into Iroths acres of laiicl with a two stori store room -IS \- 20, bounded by lands of Rufus Gray mid \V. 1". Adalr. This Is one of the lines! locutions for a general inorcnntilo business in tho upper part of tho county. Price flr toen hundred dollars. G Iota of land ranging from SC to i*l acres justoutsi.ic of tho Incorporat cd limits of llif town of dray ''ourt. This is known as tho Hill place and ,a in ouo half mile of the Gray Court Owings Institute, ami will be sold at prices rang;lug from thirty to sixty dollars per acre. Here is a (banco to get close to the best high school. One half acre of land with l-room cottage. WattS mill. Price $10."?0.00. 200 ?K^res of land, with dwelling, three tenant houses and good out buildings, hounded by Jel Davis, Huh Martin and others. Prices and terms made reasonable. 334 acres of laud within three miles of Princeton with dwellings and out tuildinga for the small sum of $1C per acre. 100 acres of land with six-room dwelling with good tenant houses, up to-date out buildings. This is a very desirable home nnd a beautiful farm, situated In three miles of Ware Shoals, on the main thoroughfare lead ing from Laurens to Ware Shoals. Price $4,000.00. Six acres of land, 5-room cottage, good barn and other outbuildings, 2 acres wired In, four nice building sites, at Watt? Mills village, price $2,500. lit 1-2 acres of land, half mile from Rnoree, with corn and wheat mills, the latter being in running condition. Price $:i,750. 125 oberes of land, with seven room dwelling, barn and outbuildings, bounded by lands of Rebecca Simp son, John Chlldress and others. Price $30 per acre. 85 acres of land more or less, eight room dwelling, 3 tenant houses, good barn nnd outbuildings, in the tovCn of Lanford. Price $6.500. I-:! acre of land with six-room dwell ing In town of Clinic a situated on rVdalr Struct. Price $2,200. 1 acres of land, more or less, and I ten-room dwelling, electric lights and water works on West Main street, Icily of l.aurons, 15!) foot front. This is tho I'.ncst location in the city of Laurens and tho building is up-to date, where you will have the nd jvanlagcs of a country home and stiil bo on the main Street in the city of 1.aureus. Terms and price made right. 167ncres of land with seven-room cottage, well supplied with tenant houses nnd out buildings, in three , tulles of day Court, S C, conven ient to schools ami churches. This Is a nice location in a thickly settled community, surrounded by the best white people. Price $117r>. Terms made easy. so ncres of land in tho town of Lan ford with beautiful cottage nicely lo cated. Prico $6,500. 2 beautiful six-room cottages in town of Cray Court, nicely local I, ( lose to business part of the town. Prices right and terms made easy. Al so lots suitable for residence lota, in town of Gray Court. One lot of land f>0 ft. fronting on North Harper street, 210 feet deep with store-room 20x50 near the Watt.? rail). Oni h t fronting North Harper St., / 100x210 feet deep, price $800.00. .'{ business lots near the Watts mill fronting North Harper street. 25x150 feet deep. ^ One lot with 6-room cottage front ing Mock street, 110x300 feet deep 2 acres of land, more or len3 and S-room dwelling, store-house and out building at Owings Station. This prop erty is well located to establish tho trade and is worth more than the mon ey we ask, $2,650.00. 4 ncres of land with two dwellings in town of Fountain Inn, nicely lo cated. Prices and terms made right.. 1 acre of land fronting on Nor'.h Harper street with five room dweili;|U? bounded by Dr. Walker and Lee r >n\uJJ| All under wire. TIiIb home was buirr.N in the month of May, 1910, prices and terms made right. 1 acre of land, 7-room dwelling with 4 fire places, all under wire, in town of Fountain Inn. Price $2,500.00 Li you do not find what you want let me know your wants and I will find it for you. J. N. LEAK The Real Estate Man That Divides the Earth to Suit Your Purse WANTED-A RIDER AGENT IN BACH TOWN and district to ride and oxhll>lt ft sample. Latest Model "Rangar" bleyelo furnished by us. Our atfentsovory wliero aro making DnOIU'V fust, ft'rlii for full fariuulari and ifituil orltr at (,na. NO MONEY REQUIRED until yon receive- und npprovo of your Writ, tot f REQUIRED until you bicycle. Wo ship to anyone any where In the IT. 8. iuiifc?ur?<??? i.yeiM In advance. ,*,fa, fn\tht, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL dime:? which tlnioyou may rldo the bicycle, and put. It to any test yon wish. If you uro then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep Um bicycle ship It bnck to us at our expense and you will not hiautant ttnt. FARTflRY PRIP.F^ NV(' furnish the highest fifrado bicycles It la rHwivni rniwt* lMwsu,i? ,0 ninko at ono Hman profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $-'5 middlemen's prollts by buy Ilmr director us and have tho manufacturer's cuamnteo behind your blcyclo. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from awtm at ant trit* until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of faimt prltfi and rtmarkablw tftilal eltri lo ridor agents. Yflll WSI I RF A^TfiftlKUFfl *hrn ?"'" r.?-?lvoniir beautiful ratalo.u/ ? R UU IVIbk Mfc MO I UNIantU aud^ndyourHUiwrbniodolaatthetronii-r fullu loir i>i-irv. wo can make you tbls year. Wo lu'll tlio blghent trade bicycle* f?r ?,.?,. lew money thanany other factory. \V?a'.nation.??! with 11.00 pmllt <il?>va factory OOBt ? IOYCI.K DRALCNR, yon can bell our bicycles under your uwu namoplato at double our pthJM. i Order? tilled (be day reoolvi-d. ? ECONO HANO BICVCLKS. Wo do not reruterty handle aecond hand bleycleii. but umially h*yo nurnl>.-r nn liamlUken In trade by our Chlra?n retail ?turvii. TUom> wo cloar out promptly at print*1 ?!^l,"iCr)lIl^ii'*^r^V>V.'!^r|tl,,TO,,?,'?*,nll?,','n?,1?J,l'e?. i CO ASTER'BRAKESa ,ln.*10 wh"]*,..'",.po.r,,,.d.ro.'!?r eh"ln. and padale, partd. rvpalni amd i 10 I b ' Bguipmammaiijitnqam\ ttcuftnt regular rm<Ul pnet* PJ? Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof* Self-healingTire$^?tS? Yrnrigutarrttall trUtafihtmlrii $10.00 frr fair, tut to tntrodu-.t tat mill mtllyaumiamfli fair for U.tOitaih loltharitrU.SS NO WOrETRO?BLEFROMP?MCT?RES rmiL??,T?oM,orOU?? will not lat Ih. alrout. A h undred thousand pairs sold last year. rtr~*tf&ni&Tin?l? Made In all sizes. It HEtfUffff ituns ,s ?V)>ly ail(, 0 rl?lnfr, very rlurablo and lined Inside with asueelal ouallty of ruhlicr, which never bo eornes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing tho air to oscapo >Vo have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers Htatltifrthat their tires have only been punn>ed up once ortwleo in a whole Reason. They wolgti no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities beliia alven by soveral layers of thin, rpeclally prepared fal?ile on the tread. Tho regular prleo of these tin s nSto.00 per pair, hotforadvertising purimseswr nie inrtkliu; n, si>eclal factor, day letter Is rocfllv lm vo examined nn wVTHwo'i?r^^^^!:^ttV;\;v.' ?r.rr ;?, ?*: p?lr> ?^?.i pull c*sm rfM.rn.dMbUR expend U forme; .. -,.,.? i.? v nro , ot t ? ", "".f' ,,r,1l'.'r ** "ffjliffi" "m* ??B.fWhW.WM lKP.-r.la?tl..ny.r-,r.d look ilm'r thn ,\ .. 11', v . V,', W,M ,,mt U"'y w'" ,"" Jl.!;i?r<v" "< J ''A r,o 'r of ?"'? 11 P? ?"??' l'?lr. All orders s vpq, wosnipi o. D. <<n ni.?vnl v<>u do not mv ? id found them Btrlntly as rei/reseiuod. y Notle? ihm thick rubbcrti^ and '^D" also rim ?tri?t "???? to prevent rim cutting. Thi?( tiro will outlast any othan makj^-BOFT^ELABTIC aodlT Bh tpnod saruoj ni. nutll you EASY RIDING. ?nr Ik t We> kii( roil to ? if you need X oo not WAiT\x:r::, It only costn a ixutal to Iparnevcrythln Jv Li f*3 know that yon will Im??o well plrs? i ll a ?i,m .?, ??; i.',', '", v"" '"??;; ?v'-r und nrac?natany i?ri< ??? t-? jndn-i^Morderat.m. h" eitb r,,' arUbioUn , ,ou t:,vo "H >""r"rd. r. VVo? tnl llw you need TISTES eV,',',l.|,,','v i''iv V!"1"': '" 1 "" ?<? "?'11 you ?.t?l for a pair of U.-trothorn r1c*quot?<l aboy.rwrltoforotir i.wTa roani ? ,,'V Li'I?'."" ' 1 ' ?mltrialal ti,..-?-i?i Intrnoiirtori \ivu .t t,r. ? ?t aboiithaif^ihioia at, ', ' '"l,yi *lulK "v' .wrmoaana quote. nti raakes ?u.i 1 i?i?tal toilav inyune mm v< niuit no PO KOT THINK OF BUVIHO n bloydfl ..r .1 pal > i'u koowuio now aou woaderfut offers wo aro malt