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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR WHOLE STATE To bo Organise* at a Dollar Dinner !? Colombia July 9th, to which All Interested are Invited to Partkl. nate. A South Carolina Chamber of Com merce will be organized In Columbia at a dollar dinner to be given on July 9. The Idea Is for not only the com - merclsJ. organizations of South Car oline but for all citizens to get to gether and work for the State. At a preliminary meeting held Wednesday Lewis W. Parker of Grenvlll, was elected temporary president and A. ?ScP. Hamby secretary of the Co lumbia Chamber of Commerce, was selected temporary secretary. A call to the business men of South Caro lina was Issued. After the permanent organiza tion has been perfected meetings will be held from time to time, and mem bers from every notion will be urged to attend and tell their troubles or what they have done to advance their interests. The dues will be very light and every good citizen Is urged to join, whether he be a member of a chamber of commerce or a board of trade or not." Those Represented. The towns and cities represented at the meeting either by proxy or in person included, Charleston, Columbia, Sumter, Florence, Orangeburg, Green wood, Laurens, Spartanburg, George town and Greenville. The dollar for the dinner must be sent in to Secre tary Hamby not later than June 26. The following is the call issued: "To Business Men and Ail Good Citi zens of South Carolina: "A meeting of the commercial sec retaries of the State was iield In the offices of the Columbia Chuiuber of Commerce today for the purpose of starting something, in the line of gen eral State publicity, which means en listing the Interest and services of the business and public spirited citizens of the State. "Lewis W. Parker of Greenville, S. C, was unanimously elected tem porary president of the organization and A. McP. Hamby of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce temporary secretary, who was authorized to give due publicity to the movement and arrange for the permanent organi zation on Tuesday, July 9, 1912. "The proposition Is that a dollar dinner be given at Columbia on Tues day, July 9, next, at 8:SO o'clock p. m., to all men throughout the State, who send in their dollar to the un dersigned not later than June 26, 1912. There must be a limit to the time In order that the prepara tion may bo made for the exact num ber Who will attend the dinner. At this dinner Dr. M. Asbly Jones of the First BaptlBt church, Augusta. Ga., will be invited to deliver the same ad dress that he made at Dallas, Texas, during the meeting of the Associated Ad Clubs of America, and an near as I cau come to describing this address la to quote the expressions of several who heard him, which were that 'It was worth the trip across the conti nent to hear him.' There may also be one or more addresses made by men of national reputation in the line of advertising and clty-bulldlng. When Called to Order. "The organization meeting will be called at 3 o'clock p. in., &t which time the views and opinions of the leading business men of South Carolina will be expressed with respect to the pur poses of the organization, looking to the advertising and upbuilding of the State of South Carolina in its en tirety. "In addition to the business men and all others Interested in the wel fare of South Carolina, the editors of all papers In the State are invited to participate and to join this organiza tion and all officials and other Inter ested in the agricultural development of the State, at whose head is our esteemed commissioner of agriculture, B. J. Watson. Papers Asked to Copy. At least five representatives citizens of each county In the State are ex pected and urged to attend this meet ing and as many more as will send In their dollar for the dinner. "Nearly all of the secretaries who attended thin meeting today also at tended the meeting of the Associated Ad Club "A America in Dallas, Texas, during the month of May, and their determination to organize a Cham ber of Commerce for Statewide good is but a manifestation of tho Texas spirit, which made possible tho great est convention of business men ever hfld in this country. "We have everything that tho State of Texas has and more, too, with one exception and that is what we are af ter now, viz: through cooperation on tl.n part of every city and town In the State is letting the outside world know whit we have to offer. Everybody Coming. "Every county In South Carolina will be communicated with by one of those present at the meeting today, and the chambers of commerce or boards of trade will be urged to send at least five representative men from each county and as many more as will come. "Bear In mind that only those who have forwarded their dollar to the un dersigned will bo provided for at thl3 dinner, also that Wednesday. June 26, Is the laot day when the scats may be procuded. "It may be well to state here that It matters not whother a city or town has a chamber of commerce or board of trade at present; the representa tive citizens of overy town and city in the Stato arc Invited to join In this movement and help to put South Car olina where she belongs In tho line of agricultural and mnnufacturliiG pursuits. "A. McP. Hnmbry, Temporary Sec retary, South Carolina. "Chamber of Commerce, Columbia, S. C." WARRIOR CltEEK. Warrior Creek, Juno 10.?Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Drummond and children of I I^ant'ord visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fowler, Sunday. Mrs. O. F. Fowler and Master LeRoy Patterson, of Lanford, were the guests of Mr. J. R. Martin and family Sunday. Miss Pauline Owens entertained about seventy-five of her young friends at a lawn-party Saturday night. Ev erybody enjoyed it hugely. Mr. Jos. T. Brownlee, of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jolly and little daughter, of Spartanburg, Miss Fan nie and Mr. Joe Brownlee of Dials, I were the guests of Mr. James Brown lee and family Saturday and Sunday. Quite a large congregation was dis appointed at Warlror Sunday morning, on not hearing Mr. Ovens, of China, business having called him away tho latter part of the week, but all en joyed a fine sermon delivered by our noble pastor, Mr. Shcaly. Miss Ethel Garrett spent Sunday with Miss Joste Entrekln. Miss Mittle Todd is spending a few days with homcfolks, having finished the junior class at G. F. C. this time. She will return to Greenville to spend the summer months, till school op ens again. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rhodes of Gray Court spent Sunday with Mr. Mack Burps and family. Our base ball team took a game from Gray Court lads Saturday even ing. "Big Dock Hill" pitched the game for Gray Court, Jackson and Poole batteries for W. C. It seems our boys are sure to win as they have only lost one game this season. Mr. Arthur Little and bride of Clin ton are spending a few days with his father, Mr. T. J. Little. There Is no real need of anyone be ing troubled with constipation. Cham berlain's Tablets will cause an agree able movement of the bowels without any unpleasant,effect. Give them a trial. For sale by all dealers. PINK GHOYE. Pine Grove, June 10.?The crops are looking nicely In this neighborhood; General Green is making the farmers got about; the gardens are Just line. Miss Lila Bramlett has returned home after eight weeks' stay In Lau rens with her grandmother, Mrs. Sa rah Bramlett, who died June the 2nd. Mrs. Fred Franks and little daugh ter, Caroline, have gone to Greenville] to spond a few weeks with her broth er Mr. Ben King. Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Craddock spent j last Friday night with their daugh ter, Mrs. John Knight. Mrs. A. L. Nash is still on the sick list. Miss Ora Powers and her aunt, Mary Alison spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Z. R. Traynham. Mr. Zeno Craddock of Laurcns, spent Sunday at home. DOWNWARD COURSE. Fast Being Realized by Iaiurens Peo ple. A little backache at first. Dally Increasing till the back Isj lame and weak. Urinary disorders may quickly fol low; Dropsy and often Brlght's disease. This frequently Is the downward course of kidney ills. Don't take this course. Laurcns resi dents should profit by the following experience. Mrs. Alile Goodman, Mill House 150, Clinton, S. C, says: "My Kidneys were in bad shape and often I felt dizzy and nervous. I had headaches and back aches most of the time and In tho morning when I got up, I felt all tired out. Nothing helped me until I got Doan's Kldi.ey Pills. They soon made mo well and I am certain that they will do just as much for other kid ney sufferers. I do not hesitate one moment in advising the uso of this preparation." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster .Mili.in n Co., Buffnlo, Now York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name?Doan's?and take no other. ? MOUKTVILLE NEWS. ? ? * Mountvllle, June 10.?Seventeen years ago last May, a little boy staud lug on a platform on one side of the Jones school building, made his first commencement speech,-. He was clad in a dress, not yet having donned his first pants. His declamation ran somewhat thus: I've been to school and learned to spell, I've said my lessons quick and well, And now I'm glad that school is done So I can play and have some fun. We had the pleasure, and let me say also the relief, last week of see ing this boy receive his diploma of graduation at Furman University. Dur ing thc30 years of study and toll many pleasures have mingled with strug gles both to the boy and to his par ents Last Wednesday afternoon, at tho home of the bride's parents at Con yers, Ga., Mr. Hassell Bryson of Mountvllle was married to Miss Bertha May Street of Conyers, Qa. The hap py couple returned to Mountvllle Fri day and were given a reception at the home of the groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Bryson. Mrs. C. L. Baskin and little daugh ter llattle of Temple, Qa., are here visiting the family of Mr. W. P. Cul bertson. Dr. C. L. Baskin is attend ing a surgeon's convention at Wash ington, D. C, and will join Mrs. Bas kin hero Thursday of this week. It Is a great pleasuro to have these good people and warm friends in our midst Miss Frankle Culbertson of Ekom spent a few days last week with her sister here. Our college students are beginning to come In from the various institu tions. The quaiterly conference of the Wa terloo circuit "was. held with the Mountvllle Methodist church last Sat urday and Sunday. Presiding Elder W. P. Meadows of Greenwood preach ed both days to good congregations. Mr. John Miller, formerly of thiB county but now of Greenwood, at tended quarterly conference and will remain in the county for some time vMtlng his many relatives and frlendB. Mr. Miller was a faithful Confederate soldier, having served through the war In Co. C, 14th Regiment. He is ac tive and well preserved notwithstand ing his advanced age of 74 years. Mr. Henry Fellers of Columbia came up Saturday to see home folks. He was accompanied by his friend Rich ard Simpson of Laurens. Bn.es or stings of poisonous Insects which cause the flesh to swoll should be treated with DARBY'S PROPHY LACTIC FLUID. It counteracts the poison, reduces swelling quickly and eases pain. It is equally as valuable when applied to flesh wounds, burns, scalds, cuts or bruises. It causes the flesh to heal over and leaves no dis figuring scar. Price 50 cents per bet tie. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. Money to Loan. Apply to T. Gibbon Traynham, Laurens, S. C. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All persons holding claims against the late Dr. E. W. Piuson will fllo itemized verlfled statemeut of same with the undersigned and all persons Indebted to the late Dr. E. W. Plnsnn will make payment to the undersigned. Mrs. Sophia C. Piuson, Qualified Executrix, Will of Dr. Plnson. Cross Hill, S. C. June 3rd, 1912. 45-3t N. B. DIAL A. C. TODD DIAL & TODD Attorneys ut Law Enterprise Baak Building, Laurens, S. C. PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS BIONEY TO LOAN DR. CLiFJL'ON JONES Dentist Office In Simmons Building* Phone: Office No. 86; Residence 219. BIGGEST BARGAINS EVER OFFER ED IN LAUREN'S IN LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR GAR MENTS. SUITS, DRESSES, SKIRTS, WAISTS, ETC. ASK TO SEE TBE SPECIAL LADIES' SILK DUES ES, WAISTS, SUITS, LOXGERIE DRESSES Davis-Roper Company's SPECIAL SALE BEGINNING Friday, June 14th. OF Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Consisting of Silk Dresses, Longerie Dresses, Suits, Skirts, Wash Suits, House Dresses, Longerie Linen and Tailored Waists. Some of these are small lots of Odds and Ends, others right up-to-the-minute in style. All are priced so low that purchaser can easily afford to buy because of the great saving. You can't afford to miss seeing these special things as we have determined to close them in spite of the great loss to us. Get in early, tell your friends. Don't ask to take out on approval. Don't ask to charge, as none will be sent on approval or charged at these prices. The price is made to CLEAN UP. Read below the items we are offering: Ladles' ready made Waists of all kinds in the greatest values that we have ovor offered. IX)T NO. 1?Ladles' beautiful Lawn Waist, worth 69c, sale price .49c LOT NO. 2?Ladles' Waist in a big assortment of styles, worth $1.50, $2,00 and $2.50, sale price.98c LOT NO. 3?One lot of odds and ends In Ladies' Net Waist, only one and two of a style, worth up lo $5.00, your choice for . ,98c Ladies' Longerle and Silk Dresses at bargains that you have nov er seen before. Rend the prices wo are giving here. Ladles* white lingerie Dresses, worth $6.00 to $7.00, sale prlce$3.89 Ladies' Longerie Dresses, worth $7.50 to $8.50, sale price ... .$4.98 Ladies' one-piece Silk Dresses In a big assortment of styles. Some of them not as good as others, but at the lowest prices, that you havo ever Been on this kind of merchandise. Wo want you to see what we are offering at .$4.98, $0.98 and $8.98 Ladles' Wool and Linen Summer Suits in just a few of this sea son's best styles at prices that will open your eyes. Ladles' Linen Suits, worth $7.50 to $8.50, sale price.$5.98 Ladles' Linen Suits, worth $10.00, dale price.$7.98 Ladles' Cream Wool Serge Suits, worth $12.50 to $15.00, salo price.$8.98 Ladles' Cream Wool Suits, worth $17.50, sale price.$12.98 Ladles' Colored wool Suits, wonh $25.00, sale price.$15.98 Ladies' House Dresses, In a big variety of styles and materials specially reduced. Ladles' Dresses, worth $1.00, sale price.89c Ladies' Dresses, worth $1.50, sale price .$1.29 Ladles' Dresses, worth $2.00, sale price .$1.09 Big lot of odds and ends in Children's Dresses that we nre going to sell. You will And the styles right but only one and two of a kind. If you are interested in Children's dresses It will pay you to see this lot. Special prices .19c, 89c, 89c You will find Odds and Ends in a great many other things that we do not mention here that will be on sale and Specially Reduced. It will mean money-saving to you if you will visit our store and get the advantages of many Specials that will be on sale during this Special Sale. Davis-Roper Company OUTFITTERS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY RIO LOT OF EXTRA LARGE COTTON] TOWELS WORTH 15o, ONE OF OUR SPECIALS AT 10c. BIO LOT OF LADIES' COLO BED TAnASOLS AT OBEATLY REDUCED PRICES. on 10?