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McJUNKDr FAMILY. Interesting History of Family With Connections In Lanrens County. The following history of the McJun kln family, taken from tho Columbia Btate la of more than ordinary inter eat In Laurens because of the fact that the early heads of this distin guished Southern family are direct ancestors of a prominent Laurens family, that of Mr. D. A. Davis. Of Interesting connection with this ap pearance of the family history Is the fact that Mr. Davis has In his poses slon a unique and time-worn hook "Frc'estlnstlcal History" bv Rev. John Newton of London owned at one time by Joseph McJunkln. It was publish ed In 1796 and has many points of pe culiar interest. The history of the family follows: McJunkln.?Robert McJunkln, a fine specimen of Scotch manhood, and Margaret Caldwell, a pretty Irish lady, were married in Tyrone, Ireland. Lived there for quite a time. Samuel, one of their sons, was born there. Being staunch Presbyterians, they de sired a home whore they could wor ship Ood in peace and rear a family of God-fearing children, so they cross ed the Atlantic in 1741 and settled In Pennsylvania. Samuel McJunkln (married Anna Dryan) lived some years lu Cumberland county, then moved to South Carolina In 17f>5, set tled on Tinker Creek, four miles from Union court house. They had quite a family?Joseph, Jane, Margaret, who married ('apt. Meaty, and Oanlel, who was badly wounded at battle of Cam den, 8. C, are all I recall. Samuel McJunkln was a justice of the peace undor the royal government, hut took part with the provinces In resist ing the aggressions of the British government and was a staunch ad vocate for the HberCes of the peo ple. He was held a prisoner of war through a part of the time of Tory ascendancy In the State and was held by Cornwall!?} during the battle of Cowpens. In 1781, the Whigs having gained a good foothold, called a meet ing of the legislature early in 1782 at Jonesboro. Samuel McJunkln was a member of this body. Always alert to the Interest of his country, he aided In every possible way until the infirmities of age baC.c nlm seek u cooler climate. He roid his planta tion in Union county to his son-in-law, Capt. Beaty, started with some of his children to go to Indiana, was taken sick, died and was burled in Ken tucky beside the public road. He was an elder in a Presbyterian church 40 years. Joseph McJunkln, born in Cumber land county, Penn., June 22, 1755. Brought by his parents this same year to Union county, South Carolina. March it, 177? he married Annie Thom as, daughter of Col. .lohn Thomas and Jane Black Thomas, born January 15, 17",7. Their children were: Samuel McJunkln. born January 2b, I7S0, died June 1. 1815; Ann Jane, born November Hi, 1782; John Thomas, born January 2!), 1785; Abram, born February 27, I7?7; William Hum phries, born January 1(5, 1780, died December !>, I SOU; Joseph, born Oc tober 8. 1791; James Black, born November 20. 17!?:!; Benjamin, born October 20, 1796; Amelia Sarah Me.I., born May :i, 1799; David Waties. born May 2, 1801; Davis I... born Febru ary 16, 1803. An autobiography says: "Joseph McJunkln entered- the service of his country In the expedition called the 'Iron campaign,' against the Indians and Tories October 1, 3 775, under command of Capt. Thos. Brandon of Col. Thomas' regiment, until the last of January, 1770. May 1, under com mand of Capt. Jo Jolly, of Col. Thomas' regiment, he went on an other Indian expedition. May 10, 1777, won a captain's commission un der Col. Thomas and was by him or dered to do four months' .service along the Indian line. June and July, 1778, did two months' duty by order of Col. Brandon to Bacon's bridge, on Bdis* to, with his company, November, 1778, ordered by Col. Brandon to do duty at Thomson fort, ending February, 1779; ordered by Col. Mr.union to do four months' duty at Charleston, but permitted to do the same at Ten Mile Spring under Lt. Col. Steen. Ho -was in many battles, served with (5en. Sumter, was wound ed severely and had smallpox which kept him out of service quite a while. No braver nor more faithful soldier gave his service to the colo nies. Major Joseph McJunkln died 31st May, 1846, aged 90 years, 11 months and nine days. After the war he quietly spent his life farm ing. He was a devoted Christian, a presiding elder 60 years. He sleeps at his own request in a quiet spot near the home he loved so much, the grave marked by a slab of white mar ble." Abrain McJunkln, fourth child of Maj Joseph McJunkln and his wife, Annie Thomas McJunkln, was born February 27, 1787, and married Mar garet Savage, a daughter of Capt. John Savage, noted for firing the first gun at Cowpens. Was a farmer, mechanic and machinist?loved his country's cause and twice volunteer ed to go to Florida war, but was not called on. so he spent his life happily at his home. Was a faithful member of Presbyterian church and a ruling elder for 3f> years. He roared two sons and three daughters. Died April 29, 18"?!?, In his 73rd year. Burled at Cane Creek cemetery, Union county, S. C. James Mc.Iunkin married Miss Hob son. Rebecca married Rev. James H. Saye, January 30, 1838. Harriot mar ried George Spencer. Sarah married Rev. Wm. T. Savage. Abram died un married. He had been an elder in the Presbyterian church nine years. Rebecca McJunkln and Rev. Jas. H. Sayo had 11 children, as follows: Mar garet-Gardner, who married Dr. T. ,M. Shaw of Su inter district, S. C; Abrain Richard, who gave his life to the Southern cause: Mary J. B., who mar ried C. Fred Duck, of Horry county; Nlsba Breckinrldge, w'.io died In In fane> ; Sara K? who married Hon. H. O. Shaw fit Lee; Harriet F., who mar ried 1). A. Stuckey of Btshopvllle; Rosa (}.. who married Chas. Dusen bury of Horry county; James Mc Junkln, who farms in Chester coun ty; Win. M., who died in young man hood in Cameron, Texas; John Wil son, who died in childhood; Joseph H., a successful doctor of Sharon, York county, and a member of the legislature. The eldership is still kept up by sons and grandsons while any of these descendants would fight for his country, only one has 'chosen the army. Lieut. James Save Dusenbury, of Fort Totten, N. Y. Mrs. Mary Saye Buck Dublin, Va. DANGEROUS CA LO.MEL GOING OUT OF USE A Safer, More Reliable Remedy Has Taken Its l'lnce in the Drug Store and in tho Home. A few years ago, men, women and children took calomel for a sluggish liver and for constipation. They took risks when they did so, for calomel is a dangerous drug. Your family doc tor will be the tlist to tell you this if he discovers you dosing yourself with calomel. But the drug trade has found a safer, more pleasant remedy than cal omel In Dodson's Liver Tone. The Laurehs Drug Co. tells us that their drug store soils Dodson's Liver Tone in practically every case of bil iousness and liver trouble where cal omel used to be taken. Dodson's Liver Tone Is a vegetable liver tonic that is absolutely harmless for children and grown people. It sells for ?O cents a bottle and is guar anteed to be entirely satisfactory by Laurens Drug Co., who will refund your money with a smile. If It does not give quick, gentle relief without any of calomel's unpleasant after-effects. * ? ? HARMONY NEWS. ? Harmony. Oct. 21.?The efficient or ganist at Ulis place, Miss Joe Balen tine, is right sick with fever and is very badly missed at her place In the choir. Her friends hope she may soon recover and be able not only to be at her accustomed place at the organ, hut to meet her class as teacher und he herself again. Mr. He/sea Walker has been right sick for several rdays hut Is able to he up agaia. Barney .Mattlson has been quite sick several days. Mr. and -Mrs. J. A. Wood visited their daughter, Mrs. James Terry, near Fork Shoals, last Saturday and, Sun day. Yesterday morning looked so un likely over head that this community was not represented by a great many at the county fair. This is Satur day 3 p. m. It has been a continual rain all day and some that did at tend the fair have not returned yet. This writer did wish for it to be a great succcs but he was afraid to ven ture. However Its come and gone. What next? Laurens Is not to be grinned at, for she has courage and porseverence. If she falls in securing one thing, she is head on for some thing else. Take Chlcora for Instance. If she don't get that, she will have one of her own. Mail Order Houses. Don't undersell us for same quality goods. Tell us your wants. Note pric es. No paying in advance. No freight charges. No risk \vhate\v:\ Try us on Paint. We sell I.. & M. Paint It's thick. Must add Oil and then you have the best pure Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil Paint made, and it's cost Is onTy about $1.57 per gallon. Call on J. H. & M. L. Nash, Lau rens; J. W. Copoland Co., Clinton. $?15.000.00 stock for you to select from. Will sell wholesale and retail. J. C. Burns & Co. IHAYS HAIEL HEALTH I 3 Restores color to grey or !faded hair; Cleanses, cools and invigorates the Scalp. 3 Removes DandruiT-there by giving the hair a chance to grow in a healthy natural way and stopping its taiiing out. Keeps hair soft and glossy.-Is not a dye. SI.00 and 50c al Drug Store* or direct upon receipt of trice and dealer't name. Send 10c for trial bottle. ? Philo Hay Specialties Co., Newark, N. J? U. S. A. KEEPS TOO LOOKING TfflUNG For sale and recommended by LAUKENS DRUG CO. Lauren*. P. C. FINAL SETTLEMENT. Tnke notice that on the 25th day of October, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Administra tor of tbo estate of Isaac Garrett, de ceased, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens county at 11 o'clock a. m.| and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Administrator. Any persons Indebted to said.estate are notified and required to make pay ment on that date; and all persons having claims against said estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. W. L. Garrett, Administrator. September 25, 1912.?1 mo. Piles! Piles! Piles! Williams' Indian Pilo Ointment will cur* Blind, Bleeding- und Ilching- Pile*. It ab sorbs the tumors, allays Itching- at once, acts as a pouKlco. gives Instant relief. Williams' Indlun Pile Ointmont Is pre pared for Plies and itching- of the private pnrts. Drus-ajlsts, mall GOc and $1.00. WILLIAMS (WO, CO.. ProDi.. Clovolond. Ohl? LAURENS DRUG ^0. Laurena, 8? C Walk a Mock and Save a Dollar at J. C. BURNS & CO. MAKE MONEY EASY Walk a Mock and Save a Dollar at J. C. BURNS & CO By buying your Fall and Winter Goods from RED IRON RACKET, Cheapest: House on Earth. We believe in quick sales and short profits. Our stock is now complete with everything to wear for Men, Women and Children from the cheapest to the best. We carry the best Goods made, and sell them 15 to 35 per cent, cheaper than any other house. Our buyers while in the market bought six solid cars of high grade merchandise, which was divided among our Six Big Cut Price Department Stores. Our store is full and overflowing with the Greatest Bargains that was ever shown on -a retail market. Big Clothing, Hat and Shoe Sale now going on at J. C. Burns & Company's Big Cut Price De partment Store. Come! Big week all *his week and next week too. Remember, you can buy nearly everything for the whole family in this one house and save 15 to 35 per cent on your bill. Just Walk a Block you'll make money easy. We are located completely out of the High-Priced District, 208 West Laurens Street. Don't Spend a Red Cent until you get to the RED IRON RACKET And you will wear the smile that never com2? off and when you get back home with the Goods your Sweet Wife and Children will Smile and be Happy. ?1.00 watch? for . .Mc | j. c. Burns ?& C0.--6 Red I ron Racket Stores?Laurens, Spartan burg, Green wood, Anderson, Greenville, S. C, and Charlotte, N. C. :i pkgs. 061(1 Dust for.10c 7 cakes Gold Hand Soap.25c