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- 1 1 u', m ? Powder ^^^?m<??. Royal BakingPowder fTj, A^utefr-PurejQ ijtW^api JVo At urn Wm^^ ^ ^? *^mG Phosphates ^fjh FIVE WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS Five little Santa Clauses knocking on your door! "Shop now," they cry, "for soon we'll be but four." THEY ARE GOING FAST. So Arc the Toys. Buy Those Christmas Things Today LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. | Capt. J. W. Copelnnti, of Clinton, was In the city yesterday. Mr. L. ttroadus Clardy spent several days in the city last week. Mr. Henry Yeargln has been spend ing several days in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mahaffey, of Greenville, were in the city yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wofford, of Woodruff, were in the city yesterday. Mr. Paul Cooper, of Greenville, spent the week-end in the city with relatives. Mr. J. E. Todd. who lives on Rural Route No. 1, out of Clinton, was in the city Friday. Mr. H. M. Young, of Clinton, is now in the county treasurer's office assist ing with tax collections. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Boyce of Clinton spent Sunday and Monday In Laurens visiting friends and relatives. Mr. John D. Mills. Jr., now a stu dent in Columbia, spent several days near the city with his parents. Misses Sarah and Roberta Dorroh and Fannie Garrison spent the week end In Woodruff visiting relatives. Mrs. Frank Ferguson and little daughter, Caroline, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Clardy. Mr. Ross D. Young has moved from his former home on Main street to Irby Btreet, next to Mr. O. B. Sim mons. Misses Grace and Helen Dupre, of flpartanhurg, spent the week-end in the city as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Moseley. Mrs. Harrison Fr?ser, of Abbeville with her little daughter, has been vis iting Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rlchoy, Sr., for several days. Mrs. Hi K. Alken, Mrs. J. H. Teague, and Mrs. W. R. McCuen are In Charles ton this week enjoying the festivities incident upon fair and fleet week. Miss Marguerite Simpson, now at tending Chlcora college, spent the week-end in the city with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Simpson. Mrs. G. W. Bailey and Mrs. J. P. Little, of Clinton, have been spend ing several days in the city visiting Mrs. J. Ran Little and Mrs. Ross D. Young. Mrs. H. C. Strauss, who left the city several weeks ago to make her home In Spartanburg, has returned to the city to live and is now at the home -of Mrs. Mollle Tucker. Mr. Randolph Little spent the week end In the city, taking the place of his brother, Mr. Job Little, at the Pal metto Pharmacy, while the latter was contlned to his home because of sick ness. Mr. G. B. Fuller, who has been liv ing on Rural Route No. 1. out of Mounrville but who will move to the Counts plantation near Cold Point very soon, was in the city on business Monday. Mr. W. L. Qarrett and daughter, Miss Leila Garrctt, were in the city Mon day. While here they called at the offico of The Advertiser and were shown through the building while the llpnotype and presses were in opera tion. Mr. Ross D. Young and family spent the week-end In Clinton with Mr. Young's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Young. The sixty third birth day of Mr. G. C. Young was celebrated Sunday, five children and seventeen grandchildren being present, besides other relatives. Mr. W. R. Richey, Sr., left Monday night tor Washington over the S. A. L. railroad. Near the North Carolina line his train was wrecked and six persons were killed and others in jured, but fortunatery Mr. Richey came out unscratched. His many friends will be glad to know that he got through without being hurt. I SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. | fr^^^fe A^A^t^^SjA^^ai?^%aajft4tejt^ft^^^ Miss Ella Roland entertained the Social club Saturday afternoon in honor of Misses Grace and Helen Du pre, cf Spartanb'ii The game of Forty Two was played and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. A de lightful sal a I course, with coffee and Cheese EtraWH, was served during the afternoon. ooo Miss Florence Brown entertained the Bridge club Saturday afternoon, a delightful time being spent by all who wore present. Dellclous refreshments were served after the games were played. ooo Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Gray entertain ed at bridge for Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Wllkes Friday evening, a few friends of the recently married couple being present. A delightful evening was spent by those enjoying the hospital ity of Mr. and Mrs. Gray. ooo On Tuesday afternoon Miss Jose phine Fuller was hostess at a lovely miscellaneous shower g?vt.n in honor of Miss Julia Gilkerson, whose mar riage Wednesday to Mr. W. O. Lan caster will be one of the society events of the fall. The Fuller homo Is beautifully arranged for entertaining nnrl was never seen at better advan tage than on this Ideal Indian summer day. Miss Frances Davis received the guests at the door and ushered them through the llb'ary Into the spacious parlor where Miss Fuller In eham payne chameuse and lace, gracefully received her guests, assisted by Miss Gllkerson, the bride-elect, who was particularly handsome in old rose Charmeuse with touches of cream and gold lace and wearing a large pic ture hat. In this room potted plants, pink carnations ans white candles were used with charming effect. After an hour speDt in conversation and merriment over writing notes of good wishes for" the bride, at the sound of Mendelssohn's Wedding March by Miss Charlotte McGowan, the guests walk ed by pairs into the back hall which was a veritable bower of pal Dies and ferns. Suspended by white ribbons 'from the balcony above was a hugh | umbrella and at a given signal the bride was showered with a profusion of beautiful gifts, attesting her popu larity among her many friends. After drawing for seats, the merry party was ushered Into the handsome din ing room where a scene of wonderful beauty greeted them. The bride's ta ble under a huge wedding bell entwin ed with Ivy, wns snowy white with a vase of magnificent white chrysan themums in the center and crystal candelabra with white candles on either side. Smaller tables were ar ranged around the room for the other guests, upon which were the artistic place cards decorated with very sug gestive cupids. A delicious salad course with coffee was served by Misses Charlotte McGowan, Mary Simpson, Mary Anderson and Mrs. Conner Fuller. ooo Mrs. W. B. Lucas entertained at an elegant luncheon Saturdr-y morning for the Misses Duprec, of Spartan burg.. Covers were laid for six. A beautiful eight course luncheon being served In the artistically decorated dining room. A profusion of phik ros es were .used in making the home ev en more attractive than it usually is. This was a very charming affair where a few congenial friends were gathered together. ooo Guthrle-PItts. The following Invitations have been received here by a number of friends of the contracting parties: Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Guthrie request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Alveola Clegg to Mr. 01 In Bascom Pitts Wednesday evening, November 27th Nineteen hundred and twelve at ten forty- five o'clock Front Street Methodist Episcopal Churcn Burling.'on, N. C. Miss Guthrie has been living for some years in Cross Hill, where she is highly regarded because of her per sonal charms and good graces. Mr. Pitts is a well known young business man of Cross Hill and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him. The young couple will be at home af ter December 1st, in Cross Hill, ooo Iturns-Putnnm. The following Invitations, which will be of much Interest, have been received: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burns request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Ellen Alberta to Mr. Arthur Donald Putnam at two o'clock On Wednesdny evening, November twenty-soventh Nineteen Hundred and Twelve At home Laurens. Both of these young people are popular and well-known in Laurens and throughout this section of the state, where they have hundreds of friends who wish them a beautiful wedded life. ooo Miss Saida Sullivan entertained Saturday evening, in honor of the Misses Dupre, of Spartanburg. After a number of games were played, de licious refreshments were served. This was a very delightful entertainment and was greatly enjoyed by all who wero present. ooo (? IIkci-sim. Lancaster. A wedding of unusual Interest to a large number of friends and acquaint OlVCea of ihe young couple will be sol emnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gllkerson ai 12:.10 today, when their daughter, Julia Sherard. will be come the wife of Mr. William GifTord Lancaster The home was been pro fusely decorated for the occasion and everything is In readiness for the beautiful service. An arch of white, with autumnal decorations, has been* erected In the parlor of the Gllkerson home and beneath It, under the glow of electric lights, tho marriage ser vice will bo performed. The bride, at tended by her sister, Miss Annie Gll kerson, will enter from one door, whllo Mr. Lancaster, with Mr. I>. G. Balle as best man, will enter from another door, the wedding march be ing played by Miss 8uslo Hodges, of Greenwood. Tho couples will meet beneath the arch and Rev. L. P. Mc Gee will perform the ceremony, the ring service being used. Only a few relatives and Intimate friends will he present and these will sit down to a Only a Few Days to Thanksgiving! Don't delay longer the buying of that New Dining Room Fur niture, but come at once and select at least one new piece to brigh ten up your Dining Room for Thanksgiving. You will be surprised to see how little it will cost you to select handsome Furniture from our immense stock. We are showing nice Dining Room Sets complete from $48.00 up. We have them in Golden Oak, Mission and Mahogany. Come and see the beautiful Just think of it! We are showing Pedestal Dining Tables that we genuine quarter-sawed Oak Buffets are offering at $6.00, $8.75, from $14.75 up. $9.90, $12.50 and $16.50. Call and See Our Complete Dining Rooms S. M. & E. H.WILKES & CO. wedding dinner Immediately follow ing the wedding. After the dinner the young couple will depart on the afternoon train for Columbia, from where they will go to Florida for a wedding trip. Upon their return, on the twenty-seventh. Mr. and Mrs. Gll kerson will tender a-reception in their honor. Dubose Missionary Soclely. All members of the Dubose Mis sionary society, of the Presbyterian church, are requested to send their contributions for the annual mission ary box to Mrs. C, M. Miller, on or before Monday, Nov. 25th, GROSS IRREGULARITIES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY (Continued from Page One.) not a single petition was filed and not a single contract was let," says tho presentment, "Commissioners Newby and Austin drew $100." The grand Jury recommends that they bo required to refund this money to the county treasurer. Bad Management Again. "The claims of one establishment In the city of Greenvttle. J. W. Ood dard, for repairs on machlnory, wag ons, material and shoeing of horse*, and mules, filed against the year 1912. for nine months, amount to $12,892.38. "Resides this enromous expense, the loss of time to mules and drivers. In bringing in the machinery for re pairs, Is a considerable loss. If the present system Is to bo continued, arrangements should be made for doing much of the repairs at the camps. "Our opinion Is that the work could be accomplished much more effectively and economically by let ting the repairs of the roads to con tract, and recommend to our dele gation the earnest consideration of tills proposition, "concludes the grand jury with reference to the Hoard of Commissioners. Flays the Sheriff. Kurther over In the presentment the grand jury Mays the sheriff. ,T. Perry Poole, They state that the sheriff is 11 months behind lime in making returns on tax executions, Up to the :tIst of October, 1!II2. the grand Jurors were unable to gel a statement from the sheriff as to the executions Issued in March, I912, al though they should have been re turned July 1st, three months pre vious. Hecoiumend New Courthouse. Notwithstanding the fact that the been frequently recommended nnd the fact that the proposition has twice been voted down by popular vote, the grand jury again recom mends the erection of a structure erection of a new courthouse has that shall be In keeping with the re sources and standing of the county. Tho grand Jury attributes the de feat of the, measure to the fact that there was no definite plan submitted for disposing of the present property. It recommends tho oroctlon, upon the present site, of a six-story, re-en forcod concrete building, brick vo noored, provided with two storerooms on tho ground floor, all county offices on the socoiid, business offices on the third Moor, sleeping rooms on the fourth floor, a rest room for those attending the court and vising the city and grand jury rooms on the fifth door and the court room on the sixth floor, with full equipment of light, heat and elevators. The esti mated cost of such a structure is $12.'>,000, and the income from store rent, etc., not less than $7.000 annual ly, while the Interest on bonds would be 16,250. For Sale Davidson Middle Musters, Turn Plows, Disks and Smoothing Harrows and all kinds of harness. Moseley & Roland. Laurens, S. 17-lt Notice. We have a big lot of flue fruit cake ready for Thanksgiving. Only 2Bc per poii nd. J. H. Hennett. X Household Goods For Sale! X LN One Mahogany Fading Bed, ThTce Dining Room ?^ ^5 Chairs, One Dining Room Table, Two Bed Room Dress- \j (*J crs? One Kitchen Stove with hot water connections for ?5 ^5 hard or soft coal or wood, One Antique Chair, One Regiva 1^ Music Box with 20 pieces of music cash $6000, One plain 7? Book Case, One Hall Rack, One large Ice Box. Can be 7? X seen at? X X MRS. H. P. NIVISON X Main Street Next to Western Union Telegraph Co.