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Subscription Trice Is $1.00 per Year Payable in Advance. ? Published by ADYERTISER PRINTING COMPANY Laurcns, S. C. ALISON LEE President W. G. LANCASTER vlce-Pres. ARTHUR LEE Sec. and Troas. Advertising Rates on Application. Obituaries and Card of thanks: One rent a word. Hinter?d at tna postofllce at Laurens, S. C. as second class mall matter. LAURENS, S. C -May 1, 1012. The Advertiser will be glad to receive the local news of all the communities in the county. Cor respondents aro requested to ?Urn their nunie to the co"lr> butlons Letters should not be nailed later than Monday morn ing. Call the attention of young men to the importance of joining the clubs. * * ? Senator Till man seems to be trying to "straddle" in the governorship race. ? ? * Every young man in the county, who has become of age since the last elec tion, should see to it that his name is upon the club roll. * * ? Replying to the numerous inquiries "Did the Titanic sink to the bottom of the ocean or was she held sus pended at a depth of a few hundred feet?" the Scientific American states emphatically ? The Titanic is at the bottom." ? ? ? A general campaign is being waged over the country and has been waged for several years against the common house fly. It is a matter of common knowledge that they are carriers of disease germs of many Kinds. They are very dangerous as well as bother some little animals and they should be stringently dealt with. To many the war against the fly seems trivial. To those who keep in touch with the advanced methods of sanitation, the war is a very Important one. While wo do not know what to suggest in dealing with their eradication, wo do know that the time to begin the war is right now before the breeding sea son begins. The fly has its breeding place in the stables ami outhouses. Your druggist should be asked what to get to deal with them. He will advise you. Take what he gives you and get to work. It may be that the life of some member of your own family will depend upon the action taken now. ? ? ? The Titanic disaster naturally caus es one to look around and see if there are not Home things that should be remedied in our own immediate vinoin Ity before an accident might occur and the cry of too late goes up. One such dangerous place in this city is at the passenger depot where the trains come into the yard from the direction of Oreonwood, it is necessary here for the engines to stop at ti e tank to get wate-. When it does stop the rear Coaches ate left standing on the tres tle. A stranger in the rear end of j one of those coaches is liable to think that the front part of the train has reached the depot and that the place has been reached to get off. Instead of going to the front of tlu coach tp alight, In- mighl gel oft' of this rear! end during Bomo dark night and In stead of stepping to the ground he Is liable to steii off of this trestle twen-' ty to thirty feet bclOW. Although, for-* innately no accident of this kind has j et happened at this point, this fact Is no guarantee that It will not hap-' pen. It is quite* possible and it is a mystery to us why some one has not 1 been hurt here before. The railroad should put a railing here to protect passengers before some one is killed and a law-suit is upon its hands. ? ? ? We do not know of a more beautiful custom than that which the ladies have of providing the annual dinner for the old soldiers of the Lost Cause. The enjoyment of the occasion, for the old soldiers, does not come ao much out of the mere satisfaction .'?f appetites as It does from the pleasure* of being waited on by the ladles, In termingling with each other and know ing that in this dinner Is an actual manifestation of the continued love and Interest which the women of Ihn South have for them. As we see the old heroes fall In line and slowly, and some feebly, march to the hall pre pared to receive them and see the la dles tenderly, eagorly and with watch ful care sot before them the many good things prepared for them, our Imagin ation stretches back to the dark days of '61 to'66, when the old fellows (young follows thon) fell in line, inarched firmly and horolcally to bat tie and to death, while the brave and self sacrificing women "strove while they wept". With their Children sur rounding them at home. It Is a beau tiful occasion, symbolizing, as it does, the heroic sacrifices of the women of the Confederacy while, at the same time, showing to the old soldiers that the daughters of those brave women cherish the memory of those trying days and love the survivors of the cause. ? * * THE COUNTY FAIR. We do not want the people of the county to let their minds get away from the fact, even for a short time, that the county fair this year Is got to be made a success. Do not forget to make preparations for it now while planting the crop. Plant a variety of things and work them so as to got the best results. Also, keep an eye on the stock so that an unexcelled ex hibition of horses, cattle and other domestic animals can be shown In the fall. This Is an important matter that should not he allowed to go with out attention, for we must be progres sive. * ? * ENROLL YOLK NAME. Every man in the county who is in terested in the coming primary elec tion, and we take It that all the white citizens are Interested, should see to It at once that his name Is upon the club rolls. It must be remembered that there Is a reorganization every election year. A member of one club In 1010 is not still a member of the same club, it is necessary for him to have his name re-enrolled. Of course, It has gotten so that the can ditates see to it that a large part of the names are enrolled each year, but it should not he taken for granted that this will be so this year. Each man should look into the matter person ally, see if his name lias been placed upon the roll and if it has not then put It there. This is an important matter and should not be allowed to go unattended to. Enrolling commit tees have been named in ench club. Go to a member of the committee and have your name put down. ? * * DEALING WITH BLIND TIGERS. Those who keep In touch with the I city affairs are aware that a detective was hired by the council or the mayor i a few weeks ago to ferret out the blind tigers. Those who read The Ad vertiser probably saw in the last is sue that the detective had rounded up 3 number of the evil-doers and had succeeded In convicting several of them. Although we have not much opinion as to the permanent good to he derived from this little campaign, as the results are evidently temporary, it suggests to us. what we think would he. a very effectual method of dealing with this class of law breakers. The suggestion which we would make is this: Let the city make a con tract with some detective agency to send a detective here at uncertain in tervals, at least six or eight times a year. Have the contract provide that a different detective be sent each time so that the law breakers will not know who to expect and when to expect them. After ench campaign made by the detective let such heavy sentences be placed upon the offenders that they will not take the chance of being caught agnin soon. It seems to us that this would prove entirely practical and very effective. Tho fact that there would be a con stant danger of being sought by de tectives would keep many a lawbreak er from attempting to sell whiskey, knowing arrest to be almost tin ab solute certainty. In fact, it seems to us tiiat it would be practical for the .-t?te to enter Ino such a contract and have a largo number of detectives (ac tual detectives) going from place to place ferreting out the law breakers. It seems to us that the plan would keep the entire lawbreaklng element on the lookout. The plan is found ef fectual in other lines and It seems to us tha| it would be in th? whiskey line. IT HAPPENED IN LAURENS. And is Happening to Laarens People Ever) Meek. ? The case told below is not an un common thing. The same occurs fre quently and will continue to happen as long as folks have kidneys and over tax the kidneys. It. E. Sexton, carpenter, Carolina St., Laurens, S. C, says: "I have had no need of a kidney medicine for years and I give Doan's Kidney Pills the credit for freeing me from kidney Complaint. In 1903 I publicly recom mended them and at this time I nm glad to do so again. I suffered Intense ly from a weak and aching back and rest brought no relief. The kidney secretions were unnatural and filled with sediment and I had to get up sev eral times during the night to pass them. I tried any number of reme dies and used liniments and plasters but nothing did me any good until I got Doan's Kidney Pills at the Pal metto Drug Co. The first day after beginning their use I Tell better nnd after I had used two boxes of this remedy I had no further trouble. Doan's Kidney Pills certainly made a wonderful Improvement In my health. For sale by all dealers. Price r.O cents. Foster-Mllburn Cql, Buffalo, New oYrk, sole agents for the Cnlted States. Remember the name?Doan's?nnd take no other. ONLY ONE WEEK OF COURT. Judge Scase Adjourned Tour? Saiur? day Afternoon, as lew Cases were Heady fur Trial. Contrary to expectation, Judge Sease adjourned the court sine die Saturday afternoon. The court was expected to he in session for two weeks, but enough cases were not on the calendar to justify the court in organizing for another week. The fol lowing cases were disposed of after Tuesday of last week: C. P. W. Sullivan vs. Southern and C, N. & L. railroads. Vprdlct for de fendants. Jim Poole vs C. & W. C. Ry., verdict for defendant. Smoothing Iron Heater Co. vs A. B. Blakeley, verdict for the plaintiff for $324.99. T. H. Ley ton vs W. F. Lawson. ver dict for the plaintiff for $271.38. * LACHENS COTTON MILL. * ? * Rev. L. S. Shealy preached his llrst sermon in his new pastorate at War ren Creek church last Sunday. Those who were fortunate enough to hear him were delighted with his excellent sermon, preached in an Interesting and illuminating style. Hereafter Mr. Shealy will preach two Sundays in each month at Warrior Creek, the Second and Fourth. At the Second church he will preach every night and also on the llrst and third Sun day mornings. Rev. A. T. Stoudemire, the former popular pastor here, spent Wednesday nlb'H with Mr. Shealy. The entire Mill Village was sadden ed last week by the death of Mr. J. Pass, who passed away early Thurs day morning. He had a host of friends in Laurens who join with his wife and children in their great bereave ment. He was burled Wednesday af ternoon, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. L. S. Shealy. Rev. S. R. Pass of Greenville spent Wednesday and Thursday here. About $;;o w;,s raised some time ago for the purpose of putting new gates and a wire fence around the cemetery. For the past several months the peo ple have been working to put the cem etery in better condition and already many improvements have been made. Those who are interested have made preparations for a meeting next Sat urday, at which time a lot of work will be done. It is hoped that a large crowd will he present to help in tills most worthy cause. The Demons of the Swamp. are mosqultos. As they sting they put deadly malaria germs In the blood. Then follow the icy chills and the tires of fever. The appetite tlies and the Strength fails; also malaria often paves the way for deadly typhoid. Put Electric Hitters kill and cast out the malaria germs from the blood; give I you a fine appetite and renew your strength. "After long suffering," wrote Win. Fretwell. of Lucaina. X. C, "three bottles drove all the malaria from my system, and I've had good health ever since." Pest for all stomach, liver and kidney ills. BOc at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. Notice to Creditors. All persons having claims against the estate of W. Rhett Pryson deceas ed will present them, duly attested or proven, to either of the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of May, I 1912. T. W. Poyd. H. M. Pryson. Admtnist rators. Mountvllle, S. C, April 30, 1912. Statement of the Condition of the HANK OF < ROSS HILL, Located n( Cross Hill. S. ('., nl the ( lose of HtlsJllCSS April 181 ll, 1912. RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts .. .,$153,860.32 Overdrafts. {?>2.!?7 Furniture and Fixtures .. I..".on.no Banking House. 1,250.21 Due from Panks and Pauk ers . ."..713.89 Currency. 705.00 Silver and other Coin .. 515.83 Total.$163,457.22 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid In . . .$ 50,000.00 Surplus Fund. 10,000.00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid. 10,926.72 Dividends Unpaid. 16.00 Individual Deposits subject to Check. 38.111.60 Time Certificates of Deposit 39.295.82 Cashier's Checks. 104.08 Pills Payable, including Cer tificates for Money Por rowed. 15.000.00 Total.$K 57.22 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. ss. Before me came E. B. Rasor, cash ier of the above named bank, who. be ing duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement Is a true con dition of said bank, as shown by the books said bank. E. B. RASOR. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of April, 1912. J. E. 1 .oainan. Notary Public. Correct Attest: W. C. Rasor, J. H. Miller, A. M. Hill, Directors. Heard In 8ehuol. "Why did Atlas have to support the earth?" "Ho didn't have to; he was Just practicing his physical culture leu ?on " CHICOBA GLEE CLUB. To ti?> nt Graded School Auditorium Friday Evening, May 10th, tor the Benefit of the Hospital. it will bo very pleasing news to the large number of music lovers in the olty when they hear that the Chlcoro Glee club will be in Laurens on the evening of May 10th to give a recital or performance at the graded school auditorium. The mere announcement Is enough to enthuse the large num ber of people who are sure to be there, for the Glee club comes highly rec ommended in many ways. It is stated on good authority that old bachelors are to be charged $5.00 a seat. The young ladles are coming down tor the benefit of the county hospital and while here will be guests of mem bers of the Presbyterian church. Dr. Byrd will probably come with them. A delightful evening is anticipated by those who have heard of their coining and doubtless the young ladles will be given a royal welcome. Card of Thanks. Wo desire to express to the people of this community, our sincere appre ciation of all their kindness to us dur ing the illness and at the time of the death of our beloved husband and fath er. The sympathy that has been shown us has greatly helped us to bear our grief May all those who sorrow be Comforted "through the comfort where with we ourselves are comforted of God." Very Respectfully, Mrs. B. K. Humphries and Family. To Speak hi Anderson. Hon. R, A. Cooper has been Invited by the Anderson chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy to de liver the Memorial Day address In that city on the 10th. Mr. Cooper has accepted the invitation. Mr. Cooper considers himself highly honored by the invitation. That he will come up to nnd surpass the expectations of the Anderson people is a foregone con clusion. CANDIDATE'S CARDS I_ For Clerk of Court. To the votors of Laurens County: Fully appreciating your support in tho past and with my record as a public ofllcial before you, I take pleasure In announcing myself a can didate for re-election for Clerk of Court for Laurens County, S. C, and will abide the result of the Democrat ic primary. JOHN P. HOLT. I hereby offer myself as a candi date for the office of Clerk of Court of Laurens county, pledging myself to abide by the platform of the dem ocratic party and to support the nom inees thereof. Respect fully, C. A. POWER. For Coroner. The friends of Mr. R. O. Halrston hereby place his name before the peo ple of Laurens county for tho ofllce of Coroner, pledging him to abide by the principles of the democratic party and to support the nominees thereof. For Auditor. I hereby offer myself as a candi date for re-election to the olTlco of auditor of Laurens county and prom Iso to abide by the platform of the democratic party and to support the nominees thereof. Respectfully, J. WADDY THOMPSON. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election as County Commsision or of Laurens county subject to the result of the Democratic primary elec tion. T. MAC ROPER. Having been solicit, d by numerous friends, I hereby offer myself for re election to the office of County Com missioner for Laurens county, subject to the democratic primary. VV. F. BAT LEY. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the ofllce of Sheriff of Laurens county, pledging myself to abide by the platform of the Democratic party and to support tho nominees thereof. JOHN D. OWINGS. For State Senator. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for tbe ofllce of Senator from this county, pledging myself to abide by tho platform of the Demo cratic party and to support tho nom inees thereof. R. D. BOYD. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the house of representa tives of Laurens county, subject to results of tho Democratic primary election. J. Hi Mlllor, M. D. For House of Representatives. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of representative from this county in the legislature of the state subject to the rules of the democratic party. H. S. BLACK WELL. The friends of Joseph G. Sullivan, of .Tumbling Shoals, respectfully sug gest him as a suitable candidate for the House of Representatives, and can vouch for his tnterct In the wel fare of the common people. Subject to result of Primary Election. FRIENDS. ANDERSON HOSPITAL BURNED. Whs Built Four Yean Ago at a Cost of $60,000?Patients Made Norrow Escape, The following special to The State describes the burning of the Ander son hospital Thursday afternoon: The Anderson county hospital, a three-story brick building, constructed four years ago at a cost of $50.000, was completely destroyed by lire late Thursday afternoon. The lire originat ed from a lighted match carelessly thrown by a white man, an oil wagon driver, near a can of kerosene which he had Just deposited on the side porch The gasolene nearby exploded, throw ing flames in every direction. The ne gro orderly was the first to discover the fire, and he hurriedly informed the superintendent, Miss Utes, who In a composed manner instructed the nurs es to help her get the patients out of tho building. All patients who were well enough to walk were led from their beds to the elevator and were taken to tho ground in safely. Six other patients, who had undergone operations in the last day or so, were too weak to help themselves, and these were carried to the ground by ladders put up to the second-story windows. The flames so rapidly spread over the building that no time was given the rescuers to even bring bed clothes around the patients as they passed them through the windows. Four pa tients were brought to the ground in nude condition. WARNING! Notice All persons are forbidden to hire or harbor any laborers living on my place who are under contract to me for this year, 1012. M, P. l'oole. 40-41 SPECIAL NOTICES. Lost?On January U7ih, one hound dog. White with one black spot on back. Reward given if returned to G. D. Young, Laurons. S. C. 40-lt-p<l For Sale?A one-horse wagon in good condition. Apply to J, S. Ben nett. 40-lt Notice?All persons are forbidden to hire or barber one Peter Copelnnd, colored, who Is under contract to me. M. 1$. Poole. 40-lt Notice?All persons are hereby warned against hiring or harboring one Lee Todd, colored, who Is under contract to me until August 1st. W. 13. Caldwell. Cow For Sale?One good grade Jer sey milch cow. fresh in milk for sale. See L. S. Bolt, Laurens, or Carlisle Rolt, Gray Court. 40-1 t-pd Ann Arbor Flour?We have for sale a lot of Ann Arbor Flour. Tests in tho past prove its superiority. Hunter & Co. 31)-2t For Sale?Wo have a lot of air-slak ed lime on hand. Valuable for sani tary purposes. 75 cents per barrel. Special prices made to farmers in ton lots for fertilizer use. Call or write Gray & Easter by. 39-tf Notice?Byrdvlllo Dairy and Stock Farm Jack now ready for service. Colt to show. Will appreciate any patronage. 34-tf Duek Eggs for 8ale?We have set tings of Indian Runner duck eggs for sale, best stock. $1.00 per setting. Apply to Mrs. M. A. Jones, Gray Court, 8. C. 29-tf For Sale?:ioo bushels Improved King Cotton Seed. This is lirst crop seed purchased from King Farm. North Carolina last year. Seed were grown and ginned on my Waterloo farm. Also have line Rig Roll, grown from lirst year. Purchased from orig inator. Price on application. J. R. Anderson. Waterloo, S. C. 40-3t-pd Feature Attraction SI ides I OF THE Will Be Shown Friday, May 3rd. AT THE Motion Picture Show OPERA HOUSE ST Admission as Usual Sets and 10 cents D. R. 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