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INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY News Letters From Many Sections. CORRESPONDENTS GIVE LOCAL NEWS Happenings of Interest to ninny Pro> pie nil over tin; County and to Those Who Have Left the Family Hearth, stone nnd frone to Other States. Hillside, Dec. 2.?Calvin Weathers, of near Hillside, and Miss Carrie Al exander, of Starr, were married Thurs day in Anderson. The groom is 0 nrosperous young tanner, and ii held in high esteem by all who know him. The bride is a beautiful young lady of many charms, and has a wide cir cle of friends. Their many friends wisli them both many joys and no sorrow on life's long voyage. May He that walked the waters, make their like one of joy. Hillside is soon to have a new store. Bdd Bradley, one Of Hillside's farmers will move out of this sec tion next week. Hdd doesn't expect to find a better place than Hillside, anyway he can't. C. L, Weathers was last heard from in Atlanta. Our farmers in both Greenville and Laureus counties would do well to not put quite sc much confidence, or de pendence in cotton next year, as they did this time. They staked all hopes on cotton, and the short crop, and tfemenoUsly low prices knocked out these props, and of course, it might have a very pleasant descent when they fell, but oh; such a landing! The farmers should plant more .potatoes; sow more grain, produce more corn, and raise more pork. Hut somehow or other they won't do this. Maybe, it's because that Is a new thing just at present, and they may he afraid of the leap. They should not be afraid of originality. Be original. There's no harm in it, but there's a lot of good sense. Whooping cough has about died down In tills section. Lanford, Her. 2.?The snow was quite & surprise to every one. It be ing a holiday, it was spent in hunting by a great many in this section, a num ber of rabbits and birds being killed. Moving seems to he the order of the day here. Mr. Hembree has mov ed Into Mr. L. M. Cannon's house, formerly occupied by Mr. Tien Wil liams, Mr. Will laug having moved to Bnoree, Mr, Wardell has rented Mr. Cloud Martin's farm and is mov ing his family there. Mr. W. T. Cooper has bought Mr. Wardell out. Miss lOtolia Lanford has been quite sick but is able to be back at her work teaching. Mrs. J. S. Higglns was called to the bedside of her brother, Mr. Wel lie Ferguson, of Greer, whose condi tion is critical. Among those who are sick are Mrs. J. W. Lanford, Mrs. H. C, Shore. Mrs. Mary Montjoy, Mrs. Minnie Willis nnd Miss Ruth Mattox. We wish for them a speedy recovery. Mr. J, Lee Langs ton spent Thanks giving here. Mr. W. 1*. Smith, of White Pine, Tenn., spent Sunday night with ('apt J. W. Lanford. Mr. J, M. Fleming and Mr. B. H. Moore attended the Masonic meeting In Columbia. Thanksgiving. Miss Bessie Brown spent the week end with her parents near Laurens. Mrs. W. B. Harmon and son, Johnte Bee, arc visiting in Newherry. Messrs. L. M. Cannon, .lohn Cun ningham ano J, W. Lanford were In Laurens Monday on business. Mr. J. B, Johnson nnd family of Gray Court, spent Thanksgiving here, with Mrs. H. M. Johnson. The Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Freman Lanford was hurried at the Baptist Church here on last Thursday. Mr. T. J. Little died at his home at Pleasant Mound Monday morning. 'Ho was hurried at Bethany church nenr their old home. Mr. Little has been in had health for some time. The family has the sympathy of the com munity. . Mr. L. M. Cannon has had lightning rods put on his house. Mr. Clarence May spent Friday night lit Capt. .T. W. Lanford's. Miss Flossie Lanford spent Thurs day here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J* Lanford. Mrs. Robinson accompanied her. Mr. Clyde and Baxter DeShlelds spent several days last week here. Mr. John Patterson- was here for Thanksgiving. Madden, Dec. 2*?A "few of the faithful" gathered to the call of the teacher Thanksgiving and helped beautify the school room. When the prize is won no doubt we'll all say "we did it!" Another case of "Betsy and I killed the bear." The friends of Uncle John Flnley will be sorry to hear that he was quite sick for a day or so last week. He is up now and we trust will soon be his usual self. For one who has led so [ active a life as he, H is hard to be confined to the house and as ho plain j tively remarked. "It is a little too soon to go into winter quarters!' Miss Bonnie Profitt is also sick with the grippe. We trust she will soon be out again. Messrs. N. C. and Brooks Martin of Greenville, were week-end visitors to our city recently. They were the guest8, while here, of Mr. .1. R. Flnley ' m.s. Allison. Mrs. Mollie Piusen and children and e e Thompson have returned from a pleasant visit at ICasloy. They nsnt Thanksgiving with their rela tes, Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Basloy. Mrs. Pinson also stopped over in Greenville to have the eyes of her lit tle son. Young, treated by Dr. Car penter. We trust the eye sight of the little fellow win he permanently bon efltted. . Mr. .1. A. Woyord, Who has had quite a serious spell of sickness Is now on a visit to bis sister's, Mrs. Cooper, of Greors, and Mrs. Greshaw of Simp SOnville. His friends will be glad to hear he is improving. Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and Miss Myra Wofford, were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dean. Auditor Thompson and family were the Thanksgiving guests of Judge and ;>?>:. Thompson. Master John Moore lludgens was out for the Thanksgiving holidays with his grandmother. Mrs. Langston and cousins, Tom R. and Harold Culbert aon. Mr. Claude Flnley ate a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of his sis ter. Mrs. Frank Martin, of Danrons, t being the 21st birthday of his neph ew. Mr. Roy Martin. Dials. Dec. 2.?Thanksgiving day, the day one is supposed to "Count your blessings, Name them one by one; Count your many blessings. Sec what God has done." is just past, although very few hardly attempted to count their blessings "one by one". To have done so would have been a stupendous undertaking, when one realizes the manifold bless isgs to he thankful for. Mrs. J. S. Brooks has returned to her home, after a pleasant visit w1 her daughter, Mrs. N. T. Nabors, of Columbia. Mr. Herbert Owings spent several days last week with his sister Mrs. Hattie Willis. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gillespie of Greenville, have returned to thodr home, after visiting Mrs. Gillesplc's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Curry. Mrs. .1. M. Rolt has returned to her home in Greenville after speeding a few days with her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Rrownlee. Mrs. II. Y. Simmons is visiting rel atives in Williamston. Mr. Langston, and daughter, Miss Hetty, of Laurens. spent Thanksgiving day with Mr. J. D. Curry and family. Miss Grace Owings spent (lie week end with Miss Sue Cook of Fountain Inn. Miss Clarrlnda Abercromble died ' Friday. Nov. 22nd, at the homo of her nephew. Mr. Laurens Darnell, after an Illness of several months. She was an earnest Christian, having been a member of the home department of the Dials Sunday school for some time. The funeral service was con ducted by Rev. J. P. Attaway at Dials Saturday at ii o'clock. The eyes of the Methodist world of South CarolIsa, have been turned to wards Anderson where the annual conference U in session. One nOVl r knows whom the Bishop Will See fit to change, and to many of the preach ers It will mean the "parting of the ways". It is to he hoped that Mr. (Continued on Page Four.) LAURENS BOY HEADS GAMECOCKS John Mills, Hefty Tackle Elected Carolina's Captain for 1018. The "C" men of the University of South Carolina last evening elected John 1). Mills to serve as football captain for the season of 1913. Mr. Mills has been one of the university's mainstays during the present season and Is expected to make the Game cocks a splendid general. The elec tion took place at the home of H. N. Edmunds, where the "C" men were delightfully entertained. "Big" Mills plays tackle on the uni versity team. He is from Laurons. He Is very popular with the men o! the university and has shown bj hlf playing and general work on the gridiron that he is fitted for tli< high honor that his fellow players have bestowed upon him.?The State. MIts. A. M. HILL. Lstimahlc Woman of Cross Hill Pass es to (he Beyond. Honorary h'scort of School Children. Cross Hill, Nov. 23.?A gloom was cast over our town last Wednesday when it became known that Mrs. A. M. Hill would probably not live 'til! the next day. She died Wednesday night. Mrs. Hill had been it great sufferer and everything that loving hands and medical skill COUIO <'n was done to no avail. "Death loves a shin i mg mark." She leaves a husband four girls, the youngest about two years old. and a mother to mourn. Her body was laid to rest Thursday afternoon in the Presbyterian ceme tery. Rev. .1. A. Martin, conducted the services, assisted by Rev, W. I >. Hatch ford. The following were pal 1 bearers: J. 0. Denny, .1. 11. Rasor. E. B. Ras o;\ M. A. Le.tman, J. R. Wllcut and Marvin Anderson. Ten girls of the ninth grade dressed in white, each ca ying a wreath and six little girls carrying Mowers acted as honorary escort. The floral offerings were pro fuse and beautiful. The grase was OVered with Mowers. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral. OFFICERS ELECTED. I,aureus bodge. Knights of Pylliias Holds Annual election of Officers. At the regular meeting of the I.au reus Lodge. Knights of Pythias, held last Monday evening the following officers were elected for the coining year: ('has. P. Brooks, ('. C.i L. <!. Kofi'. V. ('.; C. II. Casque. Preplate; Dr. Heard en, M. of \V.; .lohn Peterson, K, of R. & S.; J. P. Tolbert. M. of P.; W. B. Sloan. M. of B,: ("has. II. Rounds, M A.; Kennerly Todd, I. <!.: Thomas Downey, O. G. At this meet ing also, Mr. .1. A. Roland was elect ed 1). D. (1. C. At the regular meeting next Mon day, the second degree will be given. The attendance during the past year has been excellent- and much Interest is being taken in the lodge. L. II. Ferguson. Mr. V.. V. Ferguson was called to Creer Sunday, where he went to he present at the funeral of his brother Mr. L. H. Ferguson, who died there af ter an extended illness. Mr. Fergu son was a native of this county ami is remembered by a large number of people here, lie is survived by four sons, six brothers ami one sister, lie was about 55 years of age. At Copelnnd School. Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock, Prof, .1. G. Cllnksoalofl win make an address at Copelaiid school, it will ronomberod that Prof. Clinkscalcs was to make an address there several weeks ago. hut he was unavoidably de tained. As an admission fee was tak en up at that time and not rcttt- ned, no admission fee will be charged this time. However, a small donation from those who did not attend before will ':e welcomed by the school. Wlnonfl H?fel Leased. Mr. S. W. Mitchell, an experienced hotel man who has been running a hotel is Ilendersonville, has leased the VVlhona hotel property and has al ready taken charge. Mr. Mitchell is originally from Chester and is well acquaint* d with the hotel business. He states that it will be conducted on the highest plane and that it will ho a credit to the city. YOUNG BOY KILLED BY HIS BROTHER Deplorable Accident In the Hurricane Section of this County Saturdny. A very deplorable accident occurred In the Hurricane section of this coun ty, near Clinton. Saturday, when young Heeder Whltmlre accidentally shot his younger brother, Copelnnd. with a shotgun, causing his death. The two young boys are sons of Mr. and Mrs. J, P. Whltmlre and they have the deepest sympathy of all in their sore bereavement. The two boys being so young and the accident causing BUCh a shock to thfl elder one. no connected facts as to how the accident occurred can be secured. However, the two were out hunting rabbits. Heeder Wlhitmlro seemed to have been in front of his younger brother and walking with his gun on Iiis shoulder cocked. Some how or other, the elder hoy stumbled or the hammer of the gun hit a limb or In some other way the gun was caused to lire, the load hitting the younger brother walking behind. As sistance was Bought at once, but the young fellow soon died. He was bu ried at the Hurricane church Sunday, where many gathered with the parents at the Interment. MRS. I?. .1. HARRIS DEAD. Hurled !? Laurens Ccmeter) Yester day Morning, Rev. L. I'. McGce con ducting the Scr>iccs. Mrs. Leiha Harris, wife of Mr. P. .1. Harris, died early Monday morning at tho home of her brother, Mr. Dick Owings, where they have lived for several years. Mrs. Harris had been in poor health for several years, her death being momentarily oxpocted. TllO funeral services wore held yes terday morning in the Linnens ceme tery, Rov. I-. P. McQco, her pastor, conducting the services. I The deceased was a daughter of (ho late Mr. ".lot" Owings. She is sur vived by her husband and little daugh ter, JaniO, and other relatives. Moves Into Oun House. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Cannon have moved into the house recently bought by Mr. Cannon from Mr. \V. L. Cray. The house is located on West Main street, between the homes of Mrs. Ann Oar ret t ami Dr. II. K. Alkcn, Mr. and Mrs. Cannon have been making their homo heretofore with Mr. anil Mrs. John P. Holt. Sale of Kane) Work. The fancy work, left over from the ladies bazaar, will he on sale at Min ier Company's store Wednesday. De cember 11th. The display will he in the front show window. A large num ber of beautiful pieces are still on hand. The ladies will dispose of them at attractive prices. Pltts-Uuthrlo. A marriage of considerable interest to friends in this county took place Wednesday morning at Burlington, N. C, when Miss AI venia Clegg Guth rie, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B, O. Guthrie, and Mr. Olin Bascom Pitts, of Cross Hill, were united in marriage. The Forest Street. Methodist church was the scene of this beautiful event. Long before tlx* appointed hour. 10.4?? o' clock, the church was mied with rel atives and friend*. Mrs. W. .* Hives presided at the organ and rendered a program of wedding music. Just preceding tho ceremony, Miss Blolse Guthrie, Cousin of tho bride, sang "Because". Rev. J. O. Guthrie, uncle of the bride, performed th ? ceremony. | The ushers wer< : Messrs. Sfv Moore, lOrn.it Ik;:, Jooto Laxly and I Vitus Holt. Mi. B. s v. Da me ron was groomsman. Miss Florence Pitts, sister of the groom, was the bridesmaid. The groom entered with his brother. Mr. Wesley Pitts. of South Carolina, as best man. The bride entered on the arm of her sis ter. Miss Ada Guthrie. She never looked prettier than on this, her wed-' ding dav. ShO wore a suit of dark blue cloth with chiffon blouse and other accessories to match, and car ried a bouquet of bride's roses and' Hilles of the valley. 1 Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Pitts left for their home in Cross Hill The popularity of this young cotiide was attested by the handsome array of wedding gifts. On Tuesday evening a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for the brldaJ party. meeting of teachers. Prof. J. 0. (linkst nies will Address Teachers ut (lie Selieol Auditorium Saturday. MIhh Wll Lou Gray, rural school supervisor, hn8 announced that the "? County Teachers Association will hold Its monthly meeting In the graded school auditorium here Satur day morning. The meeting will op en promptly at 11 o'clock, so all the teachers are urged to he on time. The feature of the day will he an address by Prof. J. Q. Cltnkscntcs, of Wofford college. Prof. Cllnkscales is too well known In Laurens county to attempt to toll who he is, the mere announcement being sufficient t<> guarantee a splendid meeting. After the address by Prof. Clinks* calcs, a round table discussion on "The General Appearance of Schools" will bo held. It is expected that the teachers will come prepared to enter Into this discussion with a great deal of spirit as this phase of education is receiving more attention now than it over before. Laurens county has oc cupied a prominent part in the move ment to improve the school buildings and she is now expected to show an erpial Inten st in making beautiful those she has by decorating the rooms asd beautifying the grounds. Miss Gray states that many teach ers experience considerable difficulty in securing conveyances to attend ?ese meetings. She requests that ; the trustees lake sonic interest in this matter by providing a way for the teache rs to get here. She holds that inasmuch as the teachers are trying, with all tiie means they llOVO at band, to increase the OfliClOUcy of tllelll ' S0lV< - and their schools that Hie trus tees should lend a hand and cooperate by providing the conveyances for thoill to attend. A horse and buggy for a few hours Saturday would enable the 'enchors to attend this most Import ast meeting. union \\ wrs one. "The School Journal" Makes a lilt In Union County. Prof Goodwin, a Lnurens boy. who is teaching school in Union county, came over during the Thanksgiving holidays to get some information about the "School Journal" which Is being published by the Laurens Coun ty Teachers Association. He Hated thai those interested in school im provement in Union county wore strongly impressed witii the "Journal*' as an incentive to bettor school work, and bad decided to begin publication of a similar organ at onco. This Is only one of many score com pliments to the progrcssivoncss of the Laurens county schools obtain ed through the "School Journal", In I quiries are coming in almost every day as to the methods used in its publication and with each Inquiry i comes a compliment, It) land lloyd Dead. News was received In the city yes terday of the death of Rylnnd Boyd, the young son of Mr. It. Dunk Boyd, of the Trinity Ridge section. The young man, just about sixteen years of age, has been sick for some days with pneumonia and his death was not unexpocted. The Intorment took place yesterday afternoon at Chestnut Ridge church, a large number of friends be ing present to witness the last cere monies. Rylnnd Boyd was a young man of exemplary character and beautiful disposition being popular among all of bis friends and elders. The parents have tin- sympathy of all who know them in their great be reavement. Ilcniitifiil Song Service, Tbe choir.-, of the Mothodlsl and Presbyterian churches united at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening and rendered a splendid sacred Bong service, i short talk being made- by Rev. C. F. Rankln on the pb.ee music and song has occupied in the chris tianizing of the world. Besides se\ ernl duets and quartOts, a numbe r of choruses take n from the cantata Saul were sung. The service was largely attended and very much appreciated. Miss Jnnie Kentherstone Oenil. Miss JanlO Foatht fstone, of An lor son. well known in this City flfl the sister of Hon. C. C. Feathorstonc, died at her home yesterday morning. She was Btrlckon with paralysis last ?Ummer anil never recovered, Her death is deeply deplored by all who know nor i:ei>>. The interment will take place- in Anderson. URGE CROWD HERE M SALES DAY Real Estate Brought Fair Prices. BIDDING LIVELY ON SOME TRACTS In Spite of tho Depression in Business Circles nnd the Tight Condition of the Monej Mnrtcet, the I,und Sales Mondaj were Well Attended and Fair Prices Hilled. Monday was snlesday of December and ilie usual largo crowd was in tho city. A large number or boIos woro made by county olllccrs and by private patties, sonn? of the land bringing very good prices considering the short i crop and complain! of tight money. Clerk of Court Sales. In tho case of .loci lllackwell, et al.. vs R. A. Cooper. 100 acres known as the Thomas Coats place on Itahun creek, bought by It. A. Cooper for $000. In the case of Lucy II. Hunt, et a., vs c. I). Dnrksdalo, et a.. 122 acres known as the .1. Wash Williams place near MoUlltvlllo, sold to A. M. Hill for $3,000, In fee case of Hcssio It. Smith vs John T. Hill, acres of land in Cross Hill township, bought by .1. II. M. Smith for $1.77.'.. In the case of Dr. Krank M. Lander , vu draco .Matthews Lander and l.nl.t W. Allen. lOfi acre- in Cross Hill township, bought by Dr. Frank M. Lander for $1,000. In the case of M. s. it. Goodwin vs It. hi. Goodwin et al., 12-1 acres known as the Goodwin home place, bought by o. P. Goodwin for $1,000. In Iho case of M. S. Pulley K Son vs Watoroo Itapttst church, two and ouo half acres with church thereon, bought by It. t. Dunlap for $.135. In the case of lOllgOllhl Nichols et. al., vs IL L, Roper ami l>. A. Mar lin, et al.. all tracts bought by II. I. Roper for the total sum of $0,110. Sheriff's Sale. in tile case of the hlntcrprlse Rank vs Ursula M Wallace and Thus. M. Shaw, both tracts were bought by R. Y. Wallace, tract No. 1, a house and lot on Laurel Btl'OOt, for $2,700; trad No. 2, another house and lot on Lau rel strict, at present UlQOCCUplod, $1,000. in tho cast of Clara II. Rabb vs .lohn Williams et. al., a lot on Green street, bought by Ren Madden for $ I".'.. in tho case of Laurens Trust Co., ! vs F. R. Tcinpieton. .1. 0. Tomploton. et. al., six bits on place known as lladgott InndH, Umght by Lauronlfl Trust Co. for $500, Probate Judge's Sales. In the ease of Annie B. Hopkins ami .1 W. Ralontlnc vs Wellie R. Rai ontlne et. al., 40 and K7-I00 aorc-H near Ware Shoals, bought by Annie R. Hop kins for $500. In the case of M L. Nash, as ad ministrator of the estate of .lames A. Austin, vs Mary hi. Austin, 152 acres of land, known as the Samuel Austin home place, bought by M L Nash for $1,475; also, house and tot on South Harper street, bought by M. L. Nash j for $4,000. Private Sales. In addition to these sales, several I private sales were made-. W. I!. Knight, as administrator of the win i and testament of Margaret M. Dial. I -old inn a eres near Rnrkslale station ' known as tho "Quarter". This was ? hOUght ill b.v the estate ::t ?'i7.".. Dr. .1. S. Wolff bought in for himself (!:?? tract of 80 acres put on sali- by him, $1.500 being the highest bid. The Mo aoros advertised for sale by Mis. M. F. Farrow was bought in by her representatives for $4,000. TO MARK LONG I IM ISL. Samuel McGowan to \ecompanj \i I?>lIt* Flee! as Paymaster on Voyage lloglnnlng Januarj Washington. Dec. V. Pay Inspec tor Samuel McGowah was today de : tnehed from the navy pay office at Philadelphia and is in Washlsgton to settle accounts preparatory to becoin ! Ing fleel paymaster of the Atlantic fleol January ?"?? After remaining I bore a few days, Mr. McG?wftn will I go to South Carolina and say good bye to the poople at homo boforo, starting or. bis long cruise. The stato /