Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. | ^ Mr. Jack McCravy spent Sunday iu ! Clinton. Miss Mazlo Little spent Thursday in Greenville shopping. Mr. J. A. Brown from Route Three,! Laurens was In town Thursday. Mr. Qeo. W. Riddle of Mountvillel was among tho visitors here last Sat urday. Mr. Jamie Watklns Is visiting his) pother, Mrs. L. D. Watklns, for a| few days. Miss Annie Halford. of Blackvllle, ] is in the city visiting hor cousin, Mrs. John Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Childress return ed Sunday after spending a week at Glenn Spring. Mr. B. B. Gossett from near Foun tain Inn was among tho visitors In Laurens last Thursday. Miss Mary Peden, of Gray Court, spent a part of last week with hor aunt, Miss Beta Meredith. Miss Annie Lucllo Poole, of Green ville, is visiting Miss Nolllo Poole at her home on North Harper street. Mr. Carlos R. Moseloy returned yes terday after visiting friends In Char lotte, Spartanburg and Greensboro. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Huff, of Green ville, arrived In the city Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Huff for a fow days. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Davenport have returned to their home In Augusta, after apondlng a lew days with home folks. Mrs. W. M. Miller and two daugh ters, of Knoxvllle, are visiting Mrs. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hicks. Mr. M. L. Copoland returned Mon day from Saluda whore Mrs. Copoland and others of the family are spending the summer. Miss Laura Barksdalc of Laurons is the guest of Miss Marian Evans at ] her home on North Dean street. Spar tanburg Herald. Miss Cornelia Malier, of Newberry, returned last week after a pleasant | visit to her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jones. Mayor C. M. Rnbb and Messrs John Switzer and John Brooks loft yester day for Rock 11111 to attend the fire men's tournament. Mr. E. P. Minter Is making an ex tensive trip over the lower part of the state In the Interest of the South ern Land Development Co. tHPllss Blanche Smythe, who has been With Davis Roper Company during the past millinery season, left for her] homo near Baltimore Monday. Miss Mattie Harney, of Spartanburg.] has been In the city for a few days visiting her brother, Mr. James F. Harney, at the Gllkerson House. Miss Ethel Teague and Miss Lorle Te>ague, who are now residing In Washington. D. C, are spending some time In the county with relatives and friends. Misses Mary Wllkea and Hlattlo Simpson returned .Monday after spend ing about throe weeks with their aunt Mrs. Annie Garllngton, in Henderson ville, N. C. Miss Dixie Lambert, of Wisconsin, and Miss Ruth Harris, of Spartanburg, schoolmates of Miss llettle Lake at llolllns Institute, are Visiting her at her home here. Mr. o. It. Simmons, accompanied by Misses Ethel and Louise Simmons,] will leave Saturday for New York.] Whore Mr. Simmons will attend the Bankers association meeting. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Dial are spend ing some time In Baltimore and oth er northern cities. Mr. Dial will take advantage of the opportunity to "take in" the domocr.iMc convention. Mr. W. J. Thomason, who was oper ated upon at a Columbia hospital sev eral weeks ago, Is reported as Improv ing steadily. His friends will be glad to know that he will probably return o the latter part of this week. he many friends of Mr. Richard Dunlap were glad to see htm on the streets during the past fow daya af ter many weeks confinement with a broken log. Though not yet able to play ball, ho can hobble around on crutohes a "fow". Miss Nina Lockrldgo, of Lynchburg, Va., arrived In tho city yesterday to] spend a few days at tho homo of Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Ferguson, after which she and Mrs. Ferguson aud little Miss Laura Jones will go to Sullivan's Island to spend a few weeks. I SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. | Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Richey, Sr., cn tortalned at a brilliant reception Wed nesday evening In honor of their 3on and his bride. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hart Richey, who camo up from Florence tho day before. The house was beau tifully decorated for tho occasion, ev erything being faultlessly and taste fully arranged. The guests were re ceived at the door and ushered Into tho parlor whore, besides the hosts and honored guests, Rev. and Mrs. C. F. Rankln, Judge Frank B. Gary, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Teague, Dr. and Mrs. H. K. Alken, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gllkerson and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Richey, Jr.. received. From here tho guests were directed to another parlor where delightful fruit punch was served. After a short period of con versation, In which the opportunity was grrasped to converse with the bride and to oxproaa congratulations. In small parties the guests were shown Into the dining room where delightful Ice cream and cake were aervod. Af ter this the guests were made com fortable on the veranda and In the parlors and allowed to pass the time pleasantly intermingling and Joining In conversation until the time came to repair to their homes. Mr. and Mrs. Richey wore assisted in entertaining by Mlas Annie Richey, Mrs. Elizabeth Richey Bobbltt, Miss Annie Gllkerson, Miss Julia Gllker son, Miss Kathleen Wllkes,' Miss Cor rle Hart, Mrs. J. J. Adams and Mrs. W. R. Rlchoy. Jr. ooo Moonlight Picnic. One of the most enjoyable occasions of tho season was the moonlight pic nic last Thursday evening, when a large crowd of young Laurens people enjoyed themselves at Davis Springs. They embarked for the moonlight cruise In one great big wagon and with talking, laughing, singing, music and a luscious lunch they entertained themselves till late in the evening. Messrs Pelham Chaney and John Stone furnished Instrumental music for the evening. The following were those who attended the picnic: Mlssos Clara Davenport, Bessie Coldwoll. Edith Sexton, Stella Mock, Ruth Blakely, Wllllo Sexton, Alburta Burns, Blach Burns, Floy Templcton; Messrs Pellam Chaney, John Stone, Jim Moore, Carl Bramlett, Carl Roper, Rex Simpson, Hugh Hill, Maxle Tem plcton, John Hudgcns; Mr. and Mrs. S. B, Sexton. ooo Miss Hettle Lake will entertain this afternoon In honor of her house guests Misses Dixie Lambert, of Wisconsin, and Ruth Harris, of Spartanburg. ooo Thursday afternoon Misses Annie and Julia Gllkerson entertained with a reception in honor of Mrs. R. Hart Richey. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Delight ful punch was served the guests when they entered and after they had greet ed the guest of honor and tho host esses, they were shown to the dining room whore an ico course was served. About seventy five people called during the afternoon to meet the bride, ooo Mrs. C. F. Rankln entertained the Fortnightly club Friday afternoon, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Striekler, of Atlanta. During the afternoon delight ful refreshments were served and a most enjoyable time was spent. OOO Mrs. 11. K. Alken and Mrs. J. H. Teague will entertain this afternoon In honor of Mrs. C. F. Rankln's guest. Mrs. Strickler. of Atlanta. ooo Mrs. A. D. Gray entertained Friday afternoon for Mrs. II. N. Snyder, of Spartanburg. During the afternoon the game of authors was played. A delightful lee cream and cake course was served after a few games wore played, ooo Little Miss Katharine Hicks was hostess at a party Tuesday afternoon, celebrating her 5th birthday. A large number of her friends came to enjoy the afternoon and to offer felici tations upon the momentous occasion, ooo The following invitations have been Issued to a large number of friends and relatives In thla city and else whore: Mrs. John Michael Clardy requests tho pleasure of your company at tho marriage of her daughter Margaret Ernestine to Mr. Edward Lee Vlckers on Tuesday morning the ninth of July at - ten o'clock Three hundred and t-vent^y-two Church Street- ? Laurens, South Carolina Miss Clardy Is a winsome and pop ular young lady of this city, where sho has numerous friends, while the groom-elect Is well known In Spar tanburg. whore he Is employed In the office of Hon. John Gary Evans. Tho wedding will bo of wide Interest to their many friends In both places. R. VVISTER NICHOLS PASSED TO BEYOND Popular Laurens Citizen and Former Legislator .Suddenly Taken Siek und Slowly Passes Away. After an illness of only (several days, Mr. Robert Wlstar Nichols passed away at the County Hospital Monday morning. At a late hour Thursday evening he became sudden ly 111 with a pain In his stomach. Phy sicians were called and It became evi dent that an operation for appendicitis would be necessary. The operation was performed early Friday morning, but the eppendlx was in such a dis eased coudition that the wound would not heal after the ligaments had been sewed up. HIb life was momentarily dlspaired of until Monday morning, when he passed away. The funeral sorvlces were held yesterday morn ing at Friendship Presbyterian church, near Tumbling Shoals, u largo num ber of people gathering to pay him a last tribute. Mr. Nichols was born In tho Friend ship section of thin county. He at tended Ershjine college [and then taught school for several years. He later went In business In Laurens. He served one term In tho state legisla ture from this county and made an exceptionally fine record. He was at his death a member of the firm of Nichols it Ropor, lumber dealers of this city. He was a man of a splen did disposition and greatly liked by all who knew him. His death will be mourned by hosts of friends. He was first married to Miss Leila Roper, daughter of Mr. T. Mac Roper, of this city. She died several years ago leaving flvo children. Mr. Nich ols luter married Miss Ethel Sulli van, daughter of Mrs. Clifton Jones and Bhe, with one other child, survives him. Besides these, he leaves two broth ers, M. C. Nichols of Fountain Inn, and A. P. Nichols, of Laurens andtwo Bisters, Mrs. M, L. McDanlel, of this' county, and Miss Annie Nichols, who recently graduated as a trained nurse at the Anderson hospital. COMMITTED SUICIDE. Posey Hollingsworth Drank an Over dose of Laudanum at Renno and Died Sunday Morning. Mr. Posey Hollingsworth, a young man who has been until recently run ning a grocery store In Clinton and who Is well known In different sec tions of the county, died suddenly at his home at Renno early Sunday morning as a result of an overdose of laudanum. Whether he took the laud anum by mistake or whether his act was Intentional Is not known, though it is generally believed to have been premeditated. Mr. Hollingsworth had been drinking for several days and had probably grown despondent. He was found by his brother In his room suffering Intense agony Saturday night When asked as to the cause of his pain, he could only mumble something about "laudanum". Why he to' k it or whether it was intentional he could not toll. The bottle was found, the entire contents being gone out of It. Physicians were summoned at once and they worked with him nearly all night, but early Sunday morning he expired. Mr. Hollingsworth was a young man about thirty years of age. He was the proprietor of The Variety Store in Clinton up until a few weeks ago when he sold out. He was of a very pleas ing disposition and greatly liked by all who knew him. Heeling W. <>. \V. Laurens camp No. 98, W. O. W., will hold a special meeting next Thurs day evening, .Mine 27th, for the pur pose of initiating candidates. A full meeting is requested. Monkeys and Gum In tropical countries tho natives have ninny unique ways of catching monkeys. One of them, as explained oy a traveler. Is this: Tho hunters walk about In short boots In sight of the monkeys. Then they take the boots off, place some gum In the bot toms an ' leave them on the ground. Withdrawing themselves to n great dis tance. Presently the monkeys come lown from tho trees and try on the OOOtfl Rltd when the hunters come after them tho hoots Btlck to the feet of the monkeys and they are unable to climb. Thus the imitative little animals are captured. Habits of Hedgehog. Tho hedgehog passes the winter in ?ieop. with circulation almost sus pended and body fires banked. It car ries a reserve of glycogen and fat. however, and recent Investigations have shown that soon after awaken ing it warm* up by a rapid burning of glycogen. This carbohydrate proves to be tho chief fuel, the fat being quite unimportant. The animal may bo awake at a low tenaperatui?, for the awakening in distinct from the warm ing up, and whether the latter Is vol untary or an automatic process Is not yet determined. "Extra Release." "Every little movement* Togo med? while here In a moving picture Shortly will appear. 1 ? tn> JAK ?V THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO BUY Porch and Lawn Furniture Than right now and we were never better prepared than right now to show you a big, complete stock of reed and wicker Porch Furnishings. Our ability to supply the needed new porch goods for less money than our competitors is due to our tremendous buying power?we buy in large quantities and we buy for cash?the manufacturers, therefore, make us big price concessions and we givo our customers the benefit of these reductions. Compare the following values with those offered elsewhere for the same money: Large Solid Oak Rocker, color Green, Woven Cane Seat,.$1.25 Genuine Old Hickory Rockers,.-._.? $2.90 Large Rattan Rockers,._.-.-.-.$2.90 Vudor Porch Shades,.$3.25 Mission Porch Swing complete with Chains,.$2.90 Crex Rugs from 50 cents up We are showing big line of Refrigerators,?Ice Cream Freezers, Water Coolers, Fly Traps, Fruit Jars, and Jelly Tumblers. S. M. & E. H. WILKES & CO. LAURENS, S. C. Buy Peas! Plant Peas! Drill Peas!! Sow Peas!!! We have got the Peas to sell you and you need our Pea*5 to sow. Plant peas in the row to gather for seed. Sow peas in the corn middles to enrich the soil. Sow peas broad cast over all your stubble and vacant spots on your farm, even sow some in the water melon patch. We offer you good sound speckle Peas and sound mixed at $2.50 per bushel, and fine Unknown Peas at $2.75 per bushel. Sow peas to the good of your land and for the need of your stock, and buy them from J. H. SULLIVAN Laurens, S. C. No Mori Pudding. Margaret, a little girl of four, was Msltlng her grandparents. There were a number of aunts who were somewhat careful of her looks as well as morals. When ready to go homo Margaret said: "When I get homo I'm not going to wash my feet, I'm not going to say my prayers, and I am not going to put pudding on my face." CHEAP EXCURSION -:- TO >: SPARTANBURG, S. C. AND RETURN VIA CHARLESTOW S WESTERN CAROLINA RY. Tuesday, My 9,1912 Round Trip 1 ickets to Spartanburg, S. C. will be on Sale at the Following Rates: Ooronacn, 8. C.#I..V> Bnoreo, S. C.1.00 Greenwood, 8. C.1*75 Lnnford, s. c.1.00 Laurons, H. C.I?8*> Ora, S. C.1.00 Waterloo. S. C.l."?0 Woodruff, S. C.i.*> Tickets will be sold for train No. 1 July 9, 1912 with final limit returning July, 10, 1912. For further information, call on Ticket Agents or GEO. T. BRYAN, Gen. Agent, Greenville, S. C. F. J. NELSON, Ticket Agent, Laurens, S. C. S. F. PHILIPS, Ticket Agent, E. WILLIAMS, Gen'I. Pass. Ageut, Greenwood, S. G. Augusta. Ga. W. J. CRAIG, Pass. Traffic Manager, W?ming, N. C. ? M1UIMHHIUM M?ft?ft?gw Mi??eS8S8?aS*( Easy Bluff?. "Ajax stood and defied the light nlng." "Yea, because he knew tie was In sulated by oh rubber boots." Asking To0 Much. The airman flew, the crowd proclaimed The show no good at all; And some there were who loudly blamed Ulm 'cause he did not fall.