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ROY?t BAKING POWDER AbsolutelyPure ROYAL?the most celebrated ot all the baking powders in the world?celebrated for its great leavening strength and purity. It makes your cakes, biscuit, bread, etc, healthful, it insures you against alum and all forms of adulteration that / go with the low priced brands. ' LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. and Mrs. John Spratt will spend Thanksgiving in Atlanta. Mr. B. A. Brown, of Barn well, was a visitor in tho city Friday. Dr. W. H. Dial made a business trip to Cnmden Thursday of last week. Mr. J. Ed. Corbett, of Mountvllle, was a visitor in the City Saturday. Albert C. Todd, Esq., loft Monday for Atlanta to be away lor several days. Miss Edna Harro, who is teaching In Clio, Is hero on a visit to homo-1 J'o'.ks. Mrs. Sam Tally, of Columbia, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L, Boyd. Mrs. .1. F. Holt, alter a pleasant vis it :o her daughter in McColl. return ed home Friday. Miss Bet Brown, of Lancaster, spent the week-end in the city as the guest' of her sister. Mrs. It. F. Fleming. ' Mr. Toni Lahe, a student at Wofford college, spent the week-end in the city with his parents, Mr. and Mis. T.I d. Lake. Miss Amelia Todd returned last week 10 Gainesville, da., where she will continue her studios at Brcunu college. Mrs. .1. T. Simmons and Mrs. \V. I. Moore, of Greenwood, are here to at tend the funeral of Mrs. Grace Sim-1 moils Hart. Mrs. R. E. Copeland and Mrs. 11. S. Blackwoll attended tho performance of '?Ihm Hur'" in Columbia last Thurs day evening. Mr. Frank Little and a party of sev ' oral friends and relatives attended the' performance of "Bon llur" in Colum bia Isst week. Mrs. II. I.. BOinar ami Miss Ella ? Brown, of Spa it an burg, are coming to Laureus Friday to spend the week-end with Mrs. M. 1,. Copclnud. Mr. rtnd Mrs. It. B. Childress, Miss Willie Ma.' Chlldress and Miss Jessie Trotter composed a party t' went to Augusta Friday evening to 'Hen Ifur." Mr. and Mrs. James R. Davis spent Thursday in Clinton where they at tended a reception given in their honor by Mrs. .1. Q. Phillips and Miss Agatha Davis. Chief of Polico \V. II. Bagwell, who was reported in the last Advertiser as Improving, was forced to take to his bed again several days ago ami yester day was not at all well, Mr. .1. E. Wntkins is spending a few days here, lie returned last week from Columbia whore he successfully stootl the examination for license as a pharmacist in this state. Mrs. It. F, Fleming, Sr., and Miss Louise Fleming, of Greenwood, spent the weekend in the city having come over to attend the reception given for Mrs. lt. F. FlenrtiUg, Jr. Rev. M. L. Lnwson Is moving this week from the Garllngton cottage on North Harper street to the new par sonage erected for him by the Baptist congregation on Church street. ? Miss Annie Sltgronvcs, who has been in .1 Columbia hospital for sev eral weeks recuperating from an op eration, returned homo Friday after noon much Improved in health. Miss Annie Davis, of Columbia, spent the week-end in the city with friends, having come up to assist In the en tertainment Kiven by her and Mrs. W. IL Caino for Mrs. R. V. Fleming. Misses Marguerite and Hattlo Simp son will arrive Friday to spend the week-end with homefolks. They will have as their guests Misses Kathorlno James, Mary Jones and Vera Murrah. Mrs. L. Meng and Miss Bornico Meng wero among those who attended the performance of "Hen Hut" in Colum bin last. week. While in Columbia they were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Lucas. Mrs. J. L. McLltl, who has been quite siek for some time, was carried to the county hospital Monday for treatment. Rev. Mr. Me Lin. who also has been sick, is now well enough to be up and about. Mis. .1. II. Wallace, who has been living in the country beyond Walls Mills, left Monday for Winter Park. Fla., to join her husband, who went down several months ago with the view of making iiis home there. Mr. Lock ridge and daughter, Miss I Nona Rockridge, who havo been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Fergu son, left Monday for Atlanta where they will visit for several days he fore returning to their home' in Lynch burg. Va. ??heriff .lohn D. Owings returned yes tcrady afternoon from Cray Court, where he had been at the bedside of .Mrs. Claude I.. Owings. who is very ill of pneumonia. Mr. Owings stated that when he loft Mrs. Owings was very lo'w. Mr. .lack McCravy. who has been in the post ofllco here for a number of years, loft several days ago for Ker shaw. where he will take up work as traveling salesman for the Liggett & Myers Tobacco company. The best wishes of his many friends go with him. Mrs. .1. A. Hicks, who was called to Allonadlo several weeks ago to attend I the funeral of her mother. Mrs. W. T. Brceland, returned home several days ago accompanied by her father. Dr. Drcelnnd. Dr. Uroeland, a very court ly gentleman of tho "old school", will make his homo 111 the future with Mrs. , Hicks. MKS. CRACK SIMMDNS II VIM. , Wife of .1. Kdw. Hart Died in Okln< hninu Sunday Morning, A pall of gloom was east over many j homes in Laurens Sunday morning when the news became known that Mrs. Grace Simmons Hart, wife of J. j Edwin llart, had died after a very short Illness at her home in Oklaho ma City. Saturday afternoon a telc I gra'IU was received by relatives here from Mr. Hart, stating that Mrs. llart was desperately 111. A few hours lat er another telegram announced that her condition was lower. Sunday morning still another cu'ino telling of tho sad event Which had take place at T:::t? that morning Further than that death was due to urncmic poison, no particulars as to the last hours, are obtainable. Her brother, Mr. Gils Sim inons, and her sister, Miss Ethel Sim mons, of this city, had been visiting there for several days, but both had de parted for other points. Whether they got back to her bedside before death i is not known. I The body was expected to arrive last night and it is expected Hi it the funeral services will he held this af ternoon at :: o'clock, The services will j be conducted at the grave's side in the Laurens cemetery by Rev. C. F. Ran kln in the absence of her former pas tor. Rev. L. P. McOoo. Mrs. Hart was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mr:;. (). It. Simmons, of this city. In Juno of mil she was mar ried to Mr. Hart, who bail been mak ing his home in Oklahoma for several i.veais previously, Im mediately after tho wedding they went to Oklahoma, where they have since resided, Mrs. llart was a very lovable young woman a most estimable character, admired by all who knew her for a quietness and goodness ot disposition Which at I traded and hound numerous and lasting friendships. The news of her death was received with great sorrow by all who knew her. I SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. || The homo of Mr^-and Mrs. .lames \V. Dunkltn was the bcouo of a beautiful affair Thursday evening when the Ju nior Aid society of the Methodist church hoUi a reception in honor of Rev. and Mrs. L, l\ McGoo, whoso term of service la 1.aureus en<l8 this year. The entertainment was in the nature of a farowell gathering as Mr. McGoo was to leave several days later for the annual conference where he would re ceive directions to go elsewhere next year. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. McCSee were presented with a set of silver by Mr. R. 10. Babb, in behalf of the society. In making the presen tation, Mr. Babb in a fow appropriate remarks expressed to Mr. and Mrs. McGoo the esteem in which they are held by the congregation and stated that it was with a feeling of deep regret that they tue given up, Mr. McGco accepted the present for him self and wife and thanked the society for their thoughtfulncss. ooo Thursday afternoon Mrs. lt. L. Clar dy entertained tit her home on West Main street in honor of Mrs. \V. M. Mjillloy, who is visiting her sister. Mrs. A. ('. Todd. Ten tables were pre pared for Forty Two and several hours were spent In playing this game. Dur ing the afternoon delicious refresh ments Were served. ooo Mrs. Frank Sprat! entertained Sat urday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Gor don Gnrilngton, of llcndcrsonville, N. ('. Quite a number of ladies were present during the afternoon to meet Mrs. Gnrilngton and to enjoy the hos pitality of the hostess. A delicious ice course was served. ooo The regular meeting of the Wednes day club was held with Mrs. W. II. Dial during the past week. The pro gram arranged sotno time ago was Carried out. proving very interesting and enjoyable. Rofeshmcnts were served after the program was finished, ooo The Henry I.aureus chapter, D. A. IL. not with Mrs. W. 1?. Childless Monday afternoon, at which lime the regular program of the chapter was carried out and greatly enjoyed. Dur ing the afternoon a delightful sweet COUrse Was served. coo Friday afternoon Mrs. Virginia ('nine and Miss Annie Davis, of Co lumbia. (ntertalned at the home of Mis. Calnc in honor of two of the re cent brides, Mrs. R, F. Fleming and Mrs. Jas. lt. Davis. A color scheme ! of white ami gi.n was carried out. making a very beautiful and effective decoration. This was quite a huge affair and a great number of holies called during the afternorn to meet the honored guests, A delicious Ice course with coffee was served. Sinilh- Malmn. Waterloo, Nov. 21. A wedding of much interest was solemnized here last Sunday at the bride's home when Miss Mary Smith was married to Mr. Claude Mahoil, of Laurcns. The cere mony was performed by Rev, .1. T. Mil ler, Hie bride's pastor. The bride is the lovely daughter of Mr. and Mis. .lames M. Smith and Is a young woman of many sweet charms and graces. She is very popular In ih.- social life of the town and will he missed by n large circle of frh nds. The groom is a prosperous young fanner and belongs to one of the hi t families in the county. The happy couple bit today lor their home in the upper section of the county. They carry with UieiU the liest wishes of hosts of friend-. ****************** * ? * TYLERSVILLK DOTS. ? * * ************ * .* *''.* * Tylorsvllio, Nov. 21. Rev. B. P. Mitchell preached ^t. Lungston yester day. They have called Rev. Mr. Trog don to lill Mr. Mitchell's place next year, L. s. McChray was in Laurcns Sat urday. .1. S. Craig was in Clinton Wednes day on business. Thanksgiving will soon be hol'p. W'o all should return thanks to the Great Giver for ihe many blessings we have received during these twelve months. New life will spring up in Tylorsvllio as some of the >oung people will be al home for Thanksgiving. Everything is quid when the hoys and girls are away. PARISIAN SAGK. For The Hair If your hair is too dry brittle col orless?thin- stringy or falling out use Parisian Sage?now?at once. it stops Itching scalp, cleanses the hair of dust and excessive oils, re moves dandruff with one application, and makes the hair doubly beautiful .-oft fluffy abundant Try a 50c bot tle today. It will not only save your hair and make it grow, but gives it the beauty you desire. Laurcns Drug Co., Laurons, S. C. SPECIAL SHOWING OF HOLIDAY GOODS Dolls, Doll Carriages, Wagons, Velocepedes and Children's Rockers. A Beautiful selection and Priced so Low that every Child can be Made Happy. Beautiful Dressed Dolls 10c., 25c., 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.20 and $1.75 Doll Carriages 75c, 1.25 and $2.00 Iron Wagons 75c, 1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Undressed Polls from lOcts up to $2.00 \ eloccpedes fi<>m $1.65 up I Cliildrt n's Rockets From 50cts up Come and see our special showing of Holiday Gift Goods suitable for every member of the family. S. M. & E. H. WILKES & CO. BIG Thanksgiving Offerings Will Arrive This Week Direct From One of New York's Biggest Suit Houses. 75 COAT SUITS 75 Extra Good Quality, Serge and Bedford Cords, Blacks, Navys and Copenhagens. All Sizes. SPECIAL PRICE $10.00 $12.50 and $15.00 Get in Early for These for they wont Last Long Davis-Roper Co. Outfitters For The Whole Family Laurens, South Carolina