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tKfje &btoertt?er flebscrlpfion Price Is $1.00 per Year Payable In Advance. PuhlIhIicd by ADVERTISER PRINTING COMPANY Laarens, 8. C. ALISON LEB Prosidont W. O. LANCASTER vice-Pres. ARTHUR LEE Sec. and Treas. AdTortialsg Rates on Application. Obituaries and Card of thanks: One cent a word. Knterod at th? poBtofflce at I.aurens, 8. C. as second class wall matter. LAUREN'S, S. ft, JANUARY SI, 1012. The Advertiser will he glad to receive the local news of all the communities In the county. Cor respondents are requested to aign their name to the contn bntions Letters should not he mailed later than Monday morn lag. Ground Hog Day Friday. Muff said. ? ? ? Let's *ut this softmess out and put on a smile. ? ? ? If cotton continues to rise as it has in the past month, it will get up to a reasonable price yet. ? ? ? Now weren't those law makers dis appointed when nothing but lemonade was handy at the race course. ? ? ? The Greenwood Dally Journal has a headline 'The Militia to Stop Gamb ling." If they don't stop The Journal ought to make them stop. This thing of gambling getting serious. ? ? ? Our idea of a systematic man: One who on a cold night and in a cold room in preparing to go to bed. turns the cover down and sits on the slice! to undress so as not to warm but one place ? ? ? The Advertiser stands ready and willing to print the names of those who sign pledges to reduce the acre age of cotton this year. Names should be sent in by Monday at noon lor Wo lnesday'8 paper. ? ? ? Dun's Rcvlcv , it will be noted in last week's Advertiser, stated that weather and other conditions in Texas] pointed toward a big crop there this year. Let s not go down with them loot's raise something else and steal a march on them. ? ? ? 8tree; Superintendent Henderson put in some good work with the drags, on the streets last week, A largo number of the clap surfaced streets! were given a thorough dragging and the results were very beneficial. Let j the good work go on after each rain. ? es It seems that the race track people had something to bide from the legis- : lalLe visitors. If their operations were such '.s were not liable to bei pleasing to our aolons, it looks as if they were somewhat Ill-flavored, h the rate track promoters are ashamed of tome of their own features, the ?t?te should be ashamed of them loo let's cut the gamblers out. ? ? ? To avoid muddying the atci and risking the possibility of defeat of the nntl-gambllng measure, why do not ; those, who are leading the fight, eliminate (hat injunction feature and let the case be fought out on its mor its? The Injunction feature if dcslrod ??an be made n bill within itself. 1'ak. the injunction feature out and let the anti-gambling bill g<? through ? ? The meeting of the South Carolina IJve Slock Association, which is to be hvu\ In Columbia beginning February sth should be well attended and taken note of. 7Mie association is endeavor ing to persuade the people to n ise more and better live stock and to plant less rotton. The association is a "hog and hominy" association and we hope Its work will be productive of much rood. ? s s "What has become of the Torren?? System bill introduced at the last session of the legislature and brought over? If our memory serves us right. m committee was appointed to look tato the matter and make a report. Has the report been made? This is a ?tatter of deepest Importance to the -people of this state and It should be Clren a full hearing before the* Leg e ? ? The work of Capt. Clarence Smith, ?sf the vicinity of MountviUe, In scrap lag the r.>ad:. from his home nearly to Lnurens Is certainly to be commended. This is a show of public spirit that n . should bo copied after by many more. There are otherB. perhaps, who have dragged the roads on their property and they are to bo commended also. Tho results of such work ought to he sept to the county papers so as to en courage others. Let the good werk keep up. ? ? ? Remember that K the other fellow plants a big acreage i? cotten it does not mean that you will have to do the same thing to get'even with him. By planting more cotton with him, you go down with him. If you curtail and the price of cotton stays up, you profit as well as tho traitor to tho cause, but if cotton goos down ho Is the man who suffers most. You haye your other supplies and he hasn't. This should always be borne In mind when pre paring for the spring's cotton plant ing. ? ? ? Do not listen to the argument that the other fellows are not going to curtail. Let the other fellows Increase their acreage if they would he treach erous to themselves and their neigh bors, but if by their treachery they cause the price to fall they suffer most. If in spite of their treachery, cotton goes higher, you make a profit that you would not have made had you not. with the others true to the cause, curtailed. And then, if you do not make the profit on cotton that the oth er fellow does, you make it on other products. If the farmers would come to realize this, no organization would he necessary. ? ? ? ELECTRIC CAR SCHEDULE. The electric car idea suggested by Sec. .lohn Wood, of the Spartanhurg Chamber of Commerce, whereby an electric car would make frequent trips between Spartanhurg and Laurens on the C. & \Y. C. Ry is a good one. Lau rena feels that the schedules, taken all in all, as they are run now are better than they were before, hut this electric car would make the schedule even better. This oar would enable people all along the line to go where they wish to. If they prefer going to Spartanhurg. they can go there and if they prefer coming to Laurens they Can come here. We do not believe in forcing people to trade where they do not want to, but we believe in giv ing all an equal chance. We believe in making the way clear for people to come to Laurons and then, after the way is made clear, make the bar gains more attractive and let them know that the bargains are here. Re gardless of schedules, the trade is going where better prices and more attractive goods are displayed. We know- that Laurons can show as wide a variety of goods as any of her com petitors, hut we admit she is a little slow in letting the folks know about I It. ? # ? (?ET OUT THE RRVtiS. "Its an ill wind that blows no one good." Referring especially to this spell of had wea'ther and the conse quent almost impassible roads. it se >ms that the people are really be coming aroused to the necessity of doing something sensible. Talking without doing seems to be entirely out of date. Action seems to he demand ed. Last week "Citizen" sent a commun ication to tl.is paper in regard to the roads. 11? asked for help. We sug gested that he ought not to ask fori help, but that he ought to help him self. ?"Traveler" comes in today's pa- I per and seconds the suggestion of The Advertiser, lie says that every own er or renter work the roads running through the property ho occupies, lie suggests using the split log drag, i111 ? I ing tip hob s and lining other things, lie is right. Cooperation and individ ual work is needed. It would be bet ter If the Supervisor had a large sum of money at hand with which to do permanent work, but right at this time when he hasn't got this money, coop eration and individual work is needed. Will it be given? We believe it will. The situation urgently demands that something he done at this time and nothing can be done except by the In dividuals. Lets have a general upris ing all over the county right now and lets work the roads. Kvery man get for himself a split log drag. And then every man uso it after it has been gotten. Tno need is now upon us. Let's get to work. tip! Up! nnd be doing. The roads must he ptu in condition for the spring travel and no better time could be se lected than right now. While it would be well for each man to work Individually, it would be better for several to meet together and work a long strip all at one time. If a convenient time cannot be ar ranged, for several to meet to gether, then let eacti Individual get at it by himself. And remember, the work ought to be done now. Supervisor Humbert Is doing all that his limited appropriation will allow and we are sure that nobody will be happier than he If everybody cooperate In the good work. Get out the drags and lets remedy t'.-.ls road situation. ! ROADS AO AIM. Editor The Advertiser: I notice a pico? in your paper from a Citizen on R. F. D. No. 4, from your city, asking for better reads and waat yeu to tell him kow to seouro better roads. Me states that the supervisor has his hands full, which we know is true, but you knew he oaa not do all the work without help. Now, I have a plan to suggest to our Citizen - and think it will prove a success if follow ed. Rut first I would like to ask a few questions. Is this "Citizen" a farm er? If so does he own tho land? Has he ever filled up holes In the road through his plantation or did ho drive' up stakes to prevent the public from driving out in bis field? Has he ever used a split log drag on the road through his land? If so this the plan which I have to suggest: That every land owner have a split log drag of his own and when neces-! sary drag the road as far as his land runs. Now, I think if every man would do this that we would have bet ter roads and 1 dare say that the farm ers would never miss the time spent on the road. 1 don't see that it would be a safe plan to appoint a man in each township to do tlds work for he couldn't do the work for the roads have to be dragged when the road Is ' in a certain condition. And then it1 would be an extra expense for the : county. Now I would ask this Citizen to study over this proposition and to ask ! Iiis neighbors what they think of it. Then appoint a committee all over the county to do likewise. "A Traveler." 1 Cray Court. S. C. PEA HI DHE. * ? Seems as If wo were going to have some more disagreeable weather, af- j tor some almost summer days last week. Mrs. O. P. Goodwin. Mrs. Hobt. Cun ningham and Miss Minnie Cunningham spent Monday afternoon with Mr. G. ! W. Cunningham and family. Misses Bessie and Venia Hlakcly and Cora Workman spent Tuesday night with .Misses Irene and Mabel Goodwin. Mrs. Margaret He/1 is visiting her daughter. Mrs. B. B. Hill of Laurens. Mrs. O. P, Goodwin and daughter. Mabel and Miss Minnie Cunningham spent Tuesday with Mrs. Jim Hipp. Quite a crowd of our young people attended a party at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Weathers Wednesday night. All reported a pleasant time. Miss Mabel Goodwin was the guest of Misses Bessie and Venia Hlakely Wednesday night. Mr. .1. T. Weathers of I.aurens visit ed bis son. Mr. Victor Weathers Wed-| nesday. Miss Minnie Cunningham of Gray , Court is the guest of Mr. O. I'. Good win and family. Miss Nenia Taylor is spending a while with her neice. Mrs. Will i'oole j of Tylersville. Mrs. Hobt. Cunningham and Mrs. O. P. Goodwin were in I.aurens Wed nesday as the guest of Mrs. Steve Tay- 1 lor. The Rocky Springs choir practiced singing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. i N. J. Anderron Sunday night. Mr. Gussie Poole visited Mr. Karl Hell Tuesday. Miss DeSsie Shockley spent the week-end with Mrs. X. ,T. Anderson. Mrs. Victor Weathers was C tuest of Mrs. O. i\ Goodwin Thursday af ternoon. Mrs. N. J. Anderson and her mother, visited Mrs. Jim Hipp Thursday. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. William Jennings is in with la grippe. Mr. O. P. Goodwin was in I.aurens Monday. A Hero In a Lighthouse. For years J. S. Donahue. So. Haven, Mich., a civil war captain, as a light- ' house keeper, averted awful wrecks, but a queer fact is, he might have been a wreck, himself, if Electric Hitters had not prevented. "They cured me of | kidney trouble and chills." he writes, "after I had taken other so called cures for years, without benefit and they also improved my sight. Now, at seventy. I am feeling fine." For dys pepsia, indigestion, all stomach, liver and kidney troubles, they're without equal. Try them. Only 50 cents at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. >'0tke Dials No. 6. The farmers of Dials No. 6 will meet at Barksdale school house Saturday, February 10th for the purpose of dis cussing the decrease in acreage in cotton etc W. H. Barksdale, "W. A. Putnam, W. W. Teargln, Jaa. 30, 1912. Medicines that aid nature are al ways most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts oft* this plan.- It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. Sold by all dealers. * NEWS FROM JONES. ? #????*????**? Jones, Jan. 29.?We recently had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Donnan, of Laurens, Qecd McCulough, of Honoa Path and Joel A. Smith of Waterloo. Mr. O. B. Rlley is having his house repalated. Mrs. J. C. Qambrell is on a vioit to relatives in Augusta. Mr. Gamevrell Majer, of Greenwood, ia on a visit to hiB boii, John, at Waro Shoals. Hon. Melvin Ashley, was at Ware Shoals, last week. Rev. Mlko McGee, of Honea Path, was the recent guest of Hon. J. F. Morrison and J. A. Hill. Mrs. G. W. Jenkins and Master Wil liam Jones, have returned to Colum bia. Messrs. S. C. Rlley, McCoy O'Dcll. and Walter M. .'/ones, are successful bird hunters. Misses Frankle and Nora Davis en tertained quite a number of their friends at a "Leap Year" party last Thursday evening. Those present en joyed the evening very much. Dr. Towncs Jones and son. George, were in Greenwood last week. Miss Oliva Jones spent the week end with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. Towncs Jones. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward oft' an Attack of croup and prevent all danger and cause of anxiety. Thousands of moth ers use It successfully. Sold by all dealers. The "Kilties" Concert. The "Kilties" under the leadership of Mr. Carroll W. Rhodes, gave a brilliant concert last evening in the Harris theatre. The Scotch-Canadian band has n world-wide reputation, and has boon hhled with enthusiasm wherever It has been. Mr. Rhodes is a man of great musical ability and has a char acteristic snap which is in keeping with youth and energy.?Spartanburg Herald. Do you know that fully nine out of every ten cases of rheumr.tlsm are simply rheumatism of the muscles duo to cold or damp, or chronic rheuma tism, and require no internal treat ment whatever. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely and see how quickly it gives relief. For sale by all dealers. SPECIAL NOTICES. Found- Bunch of keys, four keys on the ring. Finder can get same by pay ing for this advertisement. Apply at The Advertiser office. 27-t-pd For Sale or Rent?-House and not on Irby Avenue lve.ar Mr. O. M. Sim mons, with all modern improvements. Good outhouses for horses and cows. Apply to Charlie Duckett, Laurens. S. C. 27-lt-pd Far Sale?Long staple cotton seed. Price $1.00 per bushel. Terms cash. Supply limited. Apply to Watts Mill. 2T-2t For Sale -One hoy mare, six years old. working qualities good, safe for family use. Apply to A. Ross Blake ley. '27-It For Sale?Ideal residence lot on Church street near school, churches and public square. Bargain to quick buyer. C. D. Barksdale. 2T-2t For Sale?Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels and pullets. One cockerel and two pullets $2..">0. C. I>. Parks dale. 27-2t .Mul?>s for Sale?One pair of mules for sale, cash or on time. Fine bar gain. See me at once. H. Douglas Gray. Laurens. S. C. 26-:U For Sale- Two nice residences in the city of Laurens, well located In a popular neighborhood and tilted with modern conveniences. Large corner fots. Apply to Dr. W. II, Dial. 2C-tf For Sale?Two mules and one mare, cheap for cash. Apply at W. H. Hud gens & Co.. or to Dr. W. II. Dial 26-tf For Rent?One small cottage on Simpson street. Also suite of office rooms in Dial building. Apply to Dr. W. H. Dial. 26-tf Lost?One setter dog. white with lemon ticked head and ears. Answers to name "Joe". Suitable reward If returned to Thos. I. Swygert, Watts Mill. 26-2t For Rent?1 two horse farm and 1 oiie horse farm, at Witte place. New biuldings. rich land Apply to E. P. Mlnter. laurens, S. C. 2C-tf For Salt*?One 12 horse power Ajax Knglne on eornlsh boiler and one Lid dell Saw Mill with Heacock feed In good condition. J. H. Tumblln Broth ers. Hickory Tavern, Gray Court. R. F. D. 4. 25-3t-pd We Want?you as a customer. I now have In charge the Whitlock shop, have excellent blacksmith and wood workman. Will also grind corn Tues days, Thursday and Saturdays. Do business with us. Well endeavor to please you. S. N. Crisp, Mountvllle, s. c **-tf For Sale? A scholarship In a lead ing business school not many miles from this place. Will sell at dla counL For Information apply at this office. ? I Jno. W. Ferguson C. C. Fearers tone W. B. Knight FERGUSON, PEATHERSTONE ft KNIGHT Attorneys at Law Laureat, S. C. Prompt and careful attention given to all business. Office Over Palmetto Bank. It pay8 us to make as good building materials as can be made in our line. Our constantly increas ing trade proves that. It pays you to get just such materials into your building. Materials of that kind are economical to buy?no waste, no (nisfits, no annoyances?and they last longer than the indifferent kind. You cannot afford to buy uncertain building materials. Let us help you make your building better?more durable?better investments. ?'Buy of the Maker" Augusta Lumber Co. Augusta, Georgia Sash, Doors, Blinds, Ornamental Woodwork LET US RENEW YOUR GARMENTS \ AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS By our famous methods and processes of Cleaning and Dyeing None other can give you the benefit of long ex perience, modern appliances, or serve your needs as well as FOOTER'S DYE WORKS, Cumberland, Md., America's Greatest, Best and most complete equipped Cleaning and Dye ing Works. Discount from regular charges during months of January and February only. Ask for Illustrated Booklet. Very truly yours FOOTER DYE WORKS Cumberland, Md. YOU SHOULD USE Paroid Roofing BECAUSE IT IS GUARANTEED We have on hand 200 squares that we will jell at COST for Cash. \ We want to move it NOW. GRAY & EASTERBY Leading Lumber Dealers Laurens, S. C. The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders ? OP THE ? Merchants Building and Loan Association Will be Held at the Bank of Laurens Friday. Feb. 2d. 1012. at Ii P. M. Please be present or send in your proxy. The Third Ser ies of Stock will be started at tlii.c meeting. Wo desire ell old members to take stock In this sorlos, ns well as for new members to come In. Anybody can take stock who can pay as much as |1.00 a month in Installments on stock. One Thousand Dollars handed to you practically ns a present would certainly please the average man. Nobody is going to Klvc this amount away In thkj section of the woods, but the Building and Ix>an Association will come about as near doing this as any one rr!ll hand you the $1,000.00. You would not n.iss tho ;t3 1-3 cents and you certainly could use the Thousand. Do not wait until tho time has passed and then wish you had taken th* stock, but take the stock now, and get tho Thousand Dollars MERCHANTS BV1LD1NU AND LOAN ASSOCIATION M. J. 0 WIN OS, President J. J. ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer. W. It. Klchey, Directors?W. R. Rlrhcy. M. J. Owlngs, II. K. Alke^Thos. I Swl^t,_J,?AfKt;r,Sm)lh' Jr" n,fton Jon<,?. <? '?? Kennedy, J. r. Tolbert, J. J. Adams.