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NEAR-BEER SALOON GRANTED INJUNCTION (Continued from Page One.) the said non-Intoxlcntlug beverages, and has been notified that if he did not do so ho would be prosecuted be fore the Mayor of the said City for every sale, that his beverages will be seized and confiscated whenever re ceived. Fourth. Plaintiff i? informed and believes that It is the opinion of the City Attorney for the said City and also the Mayor of the said City of Laurens that it is against tho law and ordinances of the City of Laurens to sell any drink containing alcohol, ev en though the per cent is not sufficient to cause Intoxication if drank to ex cess, and, acting upon that opinion and that advice, the defendant City of Laurens, through its properly con stituted officers have instructed the police force to arrest and bring be fore the Mayor for trial any and all parties offering for sale within the incorporate limits of the City of Lau rens any drink containing alcohol, re gardless of whether it will intoxi cate if drank In excess, and to con tinue to prosecute any such person for any sale that he may make thereof. Fifth. Plaintiff alleges on informa tion and belief, that he has a right to sell "near-beer" or any other bev erage not containing a sufficient umount of alcohol to intoxicate if drunk to excess, just as he has the right to sell soda water or other soft drinks; that the said beverage Is harmless; that If there is any ordi nance in the City of Laurens, which makes such sale a criminal offence, it is null and void, since it Is In viola tion of and inconsistent with the sta tute law of the State; that to prevent him from selling said drinks and bev erages (not intoxicating if drunk to excess, but containing alcohol) is to deprivo him of his property rights, and to prohibit the tiifllc in a legiti mate article of Commerce, so recogniz ed by the laws of the said State, which right Is guaranteed to every citizen under the Constitution of the State, and of the United States of America; becausethe ordinance is contrary to and in conflict with the Act of 1909 known as the Dispensary Law. and also In violation of Section Eleven, Article Eight, of the Constitution of South Carolina, because the ordinance is unconstitutional and conflicts with the laws of the State, in that it seeks to confistlcate and seize the property of a citizen without authority of law, delegated or otherwise. Five A. As a further basis for this action and a further ground for test ing the validity of any ordinance of the City of Laurens which makes the sale of any beverage not containing a sufficient quality of alchol to In toxicate If drunk to excess, plaintiff alleges, upon information and belief; it hat such ordinance Is in excess of the police power of the said City of Lau rens, that it is not necessary for the health, peace, order or good govern ment of said City, that it is unrea sonable, that It Is not In harmony with hut repugnant to the Statute law and public policy of the State of South Carolina governing the manufacture, sale, etc., of liquors containing alcohol. Six. That by reason of the prem ises set forth in paragraphs three and four herein, plaintiff Is prevented from asserting and preserving his legal right; would he harassed with n mul tiplicity of prosecutions, and an ac cumulation of fines and imprison ment, should he undertake to contin ue his business; that irreparable in jury is being done him by reason of the discontinuance of his business, loss of trade and custom, expense In maintaining his establlshmet, loss of employment in his business upon vhich he is dependant, and the loss in value of his stock which he Is for bidden to sell. Seventh. Plaintiff alleges upon In formation and believed that he has no adequate remedy at law for the as sertion and preservation of his legal rights except by injunction. Wherefore plaintiff prays judgment against the defendants City of Lau rens, Mayor and W. S. Bagwell, Chief of Police: 1. That the said defendants be en Joined from interfering with the plain tiff In the sale of any beverage which if drunk to excess will not produce intoxication, the sale of which is not in any other respect illegal, and that the said defendants, their agents and servants, be enjoined from prosecut ing him on account of Bald sale. 2nd. For such other and further relief as to the Court seems just and prosper. Gwynn & Hannan, Plaintiff's Attorneys. June 19, 1912.. The order of Judge Gary is as fol lows: ORDER. (State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. B. B. Hill, plaintiff, against City of Laurens, C. M. Babb, Mayor and W. S. Bagwell, Chief of Police, defendants. This matter comes before mo at Chambers, upon tho ex-parte motion of dwynn & Ilnnnon. Attorneys for the Plaintiff, for an order of injunc ! tlon pendente lite. Upon rending the summons and veri fied complaint which has been mude a part of the affidavit of the Plaintiff, B. B. Mill, and tho said affidavit, It is i hereby ordered. Thai the defendants, City of Lau rens, C. M. Babb, Mayor, and W. a Bagwell, Chief of Police, their agents and servants, do show cause before me at Greenwood court house on the twen ty-seventh day of June at twelve o'clock noon why an order of injunc tion should not be issued pendente lite. In the meantime the said par ties are restrained from interfering with the plaintiff in the sale of non intoxicating soft drinks and beverages,, and until a further order, of the court or a judge thereof. Frank B. Gary, Judge Eighth Circuit, At Chambers. Laurens, H. C, June 19,th, 1912. When y?ur child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giv ing Chamberlain 8 Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough muscus and make it easier (to expectorate. It has been used successfully In many epi demics and is safe and sure. For sale by all dealers. * ? * PEA RIDGE. ? Pea Ridge, June 21.?Rev. J. M. Trogdon filled his regular appoint ment at Bell View Sunday morning and night. Mr. and Mrs. T. C" Sumerel of Clin ton, were the guests of Mr. M. A. Sumerel and family Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham, of Lanford Station, were visitors on the Ridge Sunday. Miss Fannie Bobo of Clinton, is the guest of Miss Nina Sumerel this week. Miss Nannie Rowland was the guest of Miss Bessie Blakely Saturday night Mr. Tannage and Miss Maggie Belle Patterson of Lanford vlclted their grandfather, E. Y. Cunningham, Sun day. MiHKQs Blakely ond Collier of Lau ren? were the gueatB of Miss Bessie Blakely, Sunday. Mr. W. G. McDnniel of Laurens, worshipped at Bell View Sunday. Miss Landford of Woodruff visited at the home of Mr. Victor Weathers last week. Mrs. Ala Benjamlne and Mrs. Sal lie Odair visited Mrs. Jim Hipp Thursday. Miss Mabel Goodwin was the guest of Miss Cora Workman Sunday. . Miss Irene Benjamlne of Darling ton, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Robt. Cunningham, Mr. Rylnnd Sumerel of Clinton, vis ited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Sumerel Sunday. Mrs. 0. P. Goodwin visited Mr. 0. W. Cunningham and family last week. Mies Nina Sumerel vlsltel In Clinton J last week. Mrs. S. M. Foxworth of Columbia Is house keeping for Mr. G. W. Cunning ham. Miss Lldie Sloan Is visiting her brother. W. J. Sloan In Darlington. it A 1.1? Hi: ADS. More Women are Bald Than Men, Says Authority. This Is a startling statement but It's true according to an article published in a standard magazine this year. One thing is certain PARISIAN SAGE will surely prevent baldness by stopping the hair from falling, but It won't grow hair after the head is bald. Ladles, look after your hair, destroy the dandruff germs with PARISIAN SAGE and dandruff will disappear. It stops scalp Itch over n'ght and is guar anteed to be the most refreshing, re fined nnd agreeable hair dressing that can be obtained. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. and druggists all over Ameri ca for 50 cents. "My hair was falling out, and I was troubled with Itching scalp. I received no benefit until I tried PARISIAN SAGE."?Mrs. George Thunder, R. F. D. 5, Marshall, Mich. Harri? Lithia Water for Laurens Coun ty People. Residents of Laurens County will be furnished with HARRIS LITHIA wa ter for personal use, free of charge, by applying at Bottling plant between nine o'clock A. M. and Noon Sundays. Bring glass vessels thoroughly cleans ed. Harris Lithia Springs Co., C. H. Pettus, President. 46- tf Motlce of Election. Notice is hereby given to the pa trons of Ora School District tio. 12 to meet at the school house at 10 o'clock on June 29th for the purpose of electing five school trustees for said district to serve for two years. ' L. P. Blakeley, Chairman of Board of Trustees. 47- 2t. We have all kinds of Porch Furni ture and you will find our prices very low. S. M. & E. H. WHkes & Co. HOT WEATHER HUMMERS Breezy Bargains With A Tremendous Saving Appeal These are the days when people who want true Bargains find this store a happy hunting ground. We have placed the hurry out mark on everything seasonable and have squeezed the prices way down about as low as they ever get to be. Whatever you need, be it wearables, Fabrics or Furnishings, come to Switzer's and you will find it priced with sure savings. We Quote Only A Few Bargain Prices! A Series of Rousin' Specials! READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT. $1.00 and $1.25 All Linen Waist now 85c $1.00 and $1.25 Fancy Linen Waist 85c $1.50 and $2.00 Mad rasa and Linen Tailor ed Waist, now for.$1.00 75c black .Sateen Underskirt now ....48c 1 lot Brown Skirts $6.00 and $7.50 . .$3.75 $3.50 Taffeta Silk Underskirt now . .$2.48 1 lot $10.00, $12.50 Voile Skirts now $6.00 1 lot black Panama Skirts, worth $3.50, now.$2.25 $1.25 full size Bed Spread.89c $1.50 full size Bed Spread now_$1.19 , $2.00 full size Bod Spread.$1.69 1 lot Lace Curtains, worth $1.00, $1.25. and $1.50 to go at .89c Come out and get your supply of curtains for the summer at Switzer Co. 36 in White Madras?, worth 15c special 9c 36 in. heavy Cresb Linen, grey, tan, black. and Ilelo, worth 40c. now.25c 27 in. stripe Linen, just the goods for sum mer Suits, worth 35c now.25c 27 in. Linen for boys' suits and waists, worth 20c, special.15c 27 in. Cottasilk Foulard, worth 15c now 10c 27 in. Superior Batiste and'Lnwn, 10c qual ity now.7c 27 in. cheek and stripe Dimity, white, short lengths, worth 15c going now lQ'i Every Purchase Means a Bargain! LADIES' OXFORDS. $3.50 value gun metal and tans, bluteher .$3.00 Tan Button Oxfords now.$3.00 $2.50 and $3.00 in all leathers, vici, lace, gun metal bluchers, tan button and pa tent Oxfords now.$2.25 $2.00 and $2.25 value, 2 strap gun metal 2 strap vici, 2 strap patent now . .$1.75 White canvass, 2 strap Oxfords now $1.25 White canvass, 1 strap Oxfords now $1.35 MEN'S OXFORDS. 1 lot $4.00 tan and gun metal value, now going at.$2.00 1 lot $2.25, $2.50 and $3.00 value in pat ent, tan and gun metal .$1.75 All boy's Oxfords going at a great reduc tion. 72 in. mere. Table Linen, worth 75c . .50c 27 in. Silk Foulard, all new spring pat terns, worth 35c, this week.25c 27 in. Silk Foulard, just the thing for sum mer dress, 25c quality now.20c Now is the time to buy what you want in Table Linen and Napkins. 72 in. all Linen, worth $1.00, now_85c All fancy White Goods, worth 25c and 35c special for, the yard.20c MILLINERY BARGAINS! An abundant showing of this season's most desirable Hats, all of the newest braids and shapes as well as the popular trimmings. The entire stock is offered at Reduced Prices. Every purchase means a Bargain. SWITZER CO. LAU RENS, S. C