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I LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. | Mr. Ilen Hunter, of Ora. was Jn the city Friday. Mr. Joo Phlnney of Clinton was in I/aurens yesterday. Miss Jule Chlldress si>eut the week end with homefolks. Mrs. W. E. Meng Is visiting for a few days In Honea Path. Mr. Mike Webb of Greenwood spent the day in town Tuesday. Mrs. J. E. Mlnter, of Sedalla, is vis. iting Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Mlnter. Mies Mario Langston. of Winthrop college, cpout the week end with home folks. Mr. S. H. Goggans and W. S. Atcht Bon, of Cross Hill, were visitors in the city Monday. Mrs. C. C. Featherstono and Mrs. Jones Fuller of Greenwood, were among tho?e who came over for the concert last evening. Mr. Ernest Chlldress, son of Mr. Tom Chlldress who lives a few miles from the city, left some time ago to take a 'business course in Augusta. Dr. W. H. Dial, Dr. Isadore Schayer and Dr. Rolfe E. Hughes have return ed to the city after attending the an. mial meeting of the Tri-State Medical society, which was held In Norfolk last week. These gentlemen were well pleased with their trip and feel that they were greatly profited by what they saw and heard at the meetings. PAINFUL IMPRESSION IN WASHINGTON i Killing of Madero and Sun re/. Causes Feeling of Grave Concern In Ad ministration Circles. Washington, Feb. 23.?The killing of Francisco I. Madero and Pino Suarez, deposed president and vice president of Mexico, after Provision. ( al President General Huerta had as sured American Ambassador Wilson of the safety of his prisoners from just such attacks created a painful impression in administration circles here today. When the first feeling of surprise had passed it was realized by officials that this last tragic event had added greatly to the gravity of the situation and undoubtedly had placed an ad ditional train upon the already tense relations between this government '' and that In the Mexican capital. Still, as President Taft himself declared, the event In itself was not sufficient to demand any departure from the policy of strict non intervention which so far has governed his ad ministration. Hastens War Preparations. Probably the immediate result will be to hasten the military and naval preparations in order to have the sol diers and sailors and marines ready to answer a call for instant embarka tion if further developments In Mex ico should uomand their employ, ment. Tho one dangor to be apprehend . od, which almost certainly would re \8ult in the launching of an army of invasion, would be the commission of eomo act or acts in Mexico that would endanger the lives oT foroign citizens and Americans, for having assured the diplomatic representatives in Washington of the disposition and ability of this government to protect their nationals In Mexico In the same degree as America* s, the gov ernment has assumed an obligation that cannot be Ignored. Therefore any attack upon the Americans or foreigners by the tac.lt consent of the Huerta government, or even the exhibition towards them of mob vio lence clearly tieyond tho ability of the provisional governm.Mit to pre vent, probably would be '.ho signal for active Intervention. The administration officials feel that they have discharged their full duties and exhausted their consttttt. tional powers In the orders they have gdven or planned for the preparation of a sufficient military and naval force to ensure a successful entry to the Mexlcnn capital In case of need. Tt Is practically certain that beyond this point tho executive would not proceed except upon direct Instruc tions from congress, as the exhibi tion of military force beyond the sea coast towns of Mexico might bo re garded as an act of war which un der the constitution can be directed only by congress. Madden Postoffice Discontinued. Announcement has been made from the postoffice department that the of fice at Madden will be discontinued af tor March 1st. After that dato the mall for the people of that community will be delivered from the Laurens office and sent out on Rural Route No. 4 Thore is no better medicine made for colds than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It acta on nature's plan, re lieves the lungs, opens the secretions, aids expectoration: and restores tho system to a healthy condition. For sale by all dealers. PASTORAL SERVICES ARE ENDED SUNDAY Rev. w. E. Thayer ( loses Iiis Pastor ate Here with Strong Sermon to Int. niense Audience Sundny Evening. The last sermon as pastor of tho First Haptist church was preached Sunday evening by Rev. W. B. Tbayer to an lmmenso congregation made up of members of nil the churches'of the city. Long before the hour of the service the people began to reach the church in order to be sure of a place in the congregation. Fore-going ser vices in their own churches out of respect for tho retiring pastor, mem bers of the different denominations Joined with his own congregation In attending tho farewell service con ducted by Mr. Thayer. Such an out pouring of people was in itself a tri but to tho love and esteem in which the departing minister is held in Ijau reuB. Sunday morning, after the regular sermon, Dr. L. S. Fuller introduced a set of resolutions commendatory of tho services rendered by Mr. Thayer since he began his pastorate here and these were adopted after several of the congregation had spoken in the highest terms of Mr. Thayer's work In the church. The resolutions were as follows: Whereas, in the providence of God, conditions have arisen, that make it advisable for our much loved pastor, Rev. W. E. Thayer, to sever his con nection with us and take up work in a different field, and we desire to ex press in a few short resolutions our appreciation and esteem for our dis tinguished pastor. Therefore be it Resolved First, That in the resigna tion of Brother Thayer, this church sustains a great loss and that we feel very keenly the fact that we will be deprived of his wise counsil and mas terful preaching of the Word. Resolved 2nd, That it is the sense of this church that since becoming our pastor, he has devoted his best efforts to the maintenance and devel opment of every interest that made for the good of the church and the ad. vancement of the master's kingdom. That he has preached the Word ac cording to the Hook, regardless of consequences. Resolved 3rd, That this church ap preciates very highly, the splendid service he has given her and rejoices in the results that have accrued from his faithful preaching and ministra tion in that he will leave the church in a well organized condition, with brotherly love and union of seutlmenl and purpose, existing between all of our membership. Resolved 4th, Thai the services, as pastor and preacher, rendered by our brother since he became our under shepherd, has been not only entirely satisfactory, but highly pleasing to this church, and that his uniformly kind disposition and courteous bear ing have given him a place in our af fections that time can not eradicate. Resolved 5th, That our very best wishes will go with our brother into his new field of labor, and our earn est prayers will often ascend to the Father of all good, asking that God's choicest blessing may rest upon him. his family, and his work. Saturday Mr. Thayer leaves Laurens for Chester, where he will take up the pastorate of the First Haptist church. In leaving Laurens, Mr. Thayer takes with him the best regards of people of all denominations nnd faiths. His resignation from the Baptist church was as deeply regretted by people of other denominations as by his own congregation. Johns McNeill Escapes. Johns McNeill serving a 27 months sentence on tho county chain gang escaped from custody Monday morning before iaybroak and has not been heard of since. Tho escape occurred frorti the chain gang near Roland's mill. In Scuflletown township. This is the second escape from the gang In tho last ten days. John Carter, anoth er prisoner having escaped last week. <Both negroes were trusties and neith er of them had much longer to serve. Supervisor Humbert has offered a re ward for the capture of McNeill. The following Is a description of him: age 22, height f> feet 8 1-2 Inches; weight about 100; dark mulato; black hair; dark brown eyes; scar 1 1-2 Inches long back of head left of center; scar as from rock on left side of head; wears No. I? shoes; lower jaw tooth out; small scar on right of neck over Juglar vein; small, well formed ears; small scar about 3 Inches above navel : pock marks on bac kcalf of legs: Ro man nose; axe.scar on Inside of left foot; well buill and erect; wearing dark Bult with broad, light stripes up and down; tan shoes; soft hat. Bore is a message of hope and good cheer from Mrs. C. J. Martin. Boone Mill. Va., who Is the mOthei of eighteen children. Mrs. Martin was cured of stomach trouble and constipation by Chamberlain's Tablets aftor fivo years of suffering, and now recommends thftBo tablets to the public. Sold by all dealers. VISITS MAM' F Kl ENDS BEBE. Mr. .Inmos II. Nash, Former Laurens Cltlzcn Here for Short Visit. Aimong the visitors in Laurens last week there was one who is remem bered here by hundreds of his boy. hood friends. "Air. James H. Nash of College Park, Georgia, was here vis iting his 'brother and other relatives and renewing old friendships. He is always a welcome visitor for by his genial, wholo-souled disposition ho has mado many fast friends In his native county. His visit recalled to mind the clipping given belcw which was taken from the Atlanta Georiian some time ago: James H. Nash, of Adamsville, en Joys the unique distinction of having served Uncle Sam four times as an enumerator of the census, a record al together without parallel so far as Su pervisor McCUand haa been ablo to ascertain. In 1880, 1890, 1900 and 1910 Mr Nash has secured the census figures in his homo district, and although he Is now 82 years of age. he rivaled the young est and the most alert of the Inquisi-, tors in the last official count. The age limit for enumerators was fixed at 70 years, hut on account of the excellent service Mr. Nash had ren dered in the past. Census Director Du rand made an exception lit his case '.his time, making his experience all the more remarkable. Mr. Nash was born in Greenville county, South Carolina, in 1828. At the organization of tho provisional gov ernment of the Confederate States at Montgomery, Ala., he was offered and accepted a position as warrant clerk to the secretary of the treasury. "Lat er, when the permanent government was organized at Richmond, he was elected to tho office of secretary of the senate and served the Confedracy In that capacity until the close of the Civil war. In his long and eventful career Mr. N'ash has practiced law, taught ;:choo! and managed an insurance company. He is now discharging the duties of no tary public and ex-offlcio Justice of the peace for the district of Adams vine. To Have Athletic Field. The large vacant lot next to tho res idence of Mr. D. H. Counts has boon routed from Mr. John Fowler by the authorities at tho grandod school for tho purpose of using it as an nthlotiC Hold for the boys. A quarter mile track will be laid off around the lot nnd a base ball ground put In the middle. The school has boon in groat need of an athletic field and this one will fill a long felt want. Mayor Habb baa agreed to allow tbe city's teams to be used In laying the grounds off and leveling ?. At Friendship Church. For the benefit of Friendship Bap tist church, the Ladles' Missionary society will gtvo an oyster and meat BUppor on Saturday night, March 1st, at the Church. A sweet course will also be served. Everybody is invit ed, und it Is hoped that a large num ber will be present to help the cause. Do you know that more real danger lurks In n common cold than In any other of the minor ailments? 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DINING TABLE Our line of handsome Tables are unsurpassed, they range in price from $8.75 up SEWING TABLE We are showing Sewing Tables to match most all our Suits from $9.75 up. Our complete Dining Room Suit in Golden Oak at Our complete Dining Room Suit in Mission at Our complete Dining Room Suit in real Mahogany $46.90 $89.00 135.00 SEE We have other Suits that range in prices from $39.00 up to $225.00. Come and see them. You don't have to buy anything to visit our store, we are always glad to see you. S. M. & E. H. WILKES & CO. LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA