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Thje Nbbertter Subscription Price is $1.00 Per Year Payable in Advance. Published by ADVERTISER PRINTING COMPANY Laurens, S. C. ALISON ICE President W. G. LANCASTER vice-Pros. ARTHUR LEE Sec. and Treas. Advertising ITates on Application. Obituaries and Card of Thanks: One cent a word. Entered at the postolilce at Laurens, S. C., as second class mail matter. 1A'RIENS, S. C. JANUARY 7, 1914. The Advertiser will be glad to receive the local news of all the communities in the county. Cor respondents are requested to sign their names to the contri butions.. Letters should not be mailed later than Monday morn ing. Speaking of singing, a lost voice can't be found[ by advertising. The new year Is now in full swing. Make the very best of the opportuni ties that arise as the days pass. There is a better spirit of optimism in this city right now than there has been in a long time. The year just passed has been a successful one gen erally and the people of this city have shared in the prosperity. The thing to do now is to begin making prepara tions for the future and make every dollar of capital count. Southern agricultural leaders are advising the farmers against being carried away with the high price of cotton this season and increasing the acreage for the coming year. Though the high price of cotton this fall has brought in considerably more money th-an several (rops previous, even at that the crop was not as large as the acreage justified and if the acreage is increased this spring and the seasons are good the markets will be btrdened with the crop the coming fall. " " " The report of Su perintenlent of E.d ueation .1. 11. Swearingen shows that there art only nine out of forty four counties of this state which have not "crensed the salary of the county ,rintendent of education since 1907. Laurens county is one of them. And we have been bragging from year in to year out about the progress we are making in education! It appears ais if we are about at the bottom on this. Laurens county is one of the wealthiest and most populous in the state, yet her superintenlent of edu cation, tile milost m1111ortant oficer ini the county from the standipolnt of the possibil ities for good to be done,0 is p~aidl $150 less than tile average for the entire staite. Wer believe that the people of this county as a while are in favor of parttinzg with enoughi mlonley from the treasury to pay this official a wvage commensurate with the ser v'ice and~ rt'5ponii llties whliich the place entails and~ the abliity' which It TI lid IlIClE 09' WIll SKi1V. One of the best Instances of the de moralizin1 g influe (lnes wh'iich follow tihe open1 sale of whiiske(y inl a comiinilty is contain ci in a Iletter' of the mnayor (of Kllent on,. in A iken ('ouniity, to the edi tor of iThe Aumgust a Chironicle , In replly to a 'lettiAor askinig for a review of conditions in that. vicinity. Tile let icr to wvhiichi the 911len ton mayor re plied( wa-u one( of at11 nuber' addressedC( to town ofileiauls in the territory In the vicinIty of Aulgusta. Th'ie replly of AMayor Cassels 'follows: 'Nliaton, S. C., D)ee. 27. 1913. Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Ga. Yours of I19th inist. to hand. In reply bheg to enay thauit I can anOt give you a r'eport thIat wvoumld be worthy of mnentioni. Aboult five months ago th1ey p1haCed a dis.pensar'y in Ille t own). Trhis, of couriso, c:aulsed a reverse as to values0 and 1 malIs and1( ever~yth ing has been1 goinig just opplositeo 5ince. I r'egre', thiiat I canni ot 1make( a good report. Very truly, Ii. M. CA.SFMi,S, Mayor. ti. M. C1wseles is a hanmker andi busi ness man of 'll liton and a leadier In his communilty. It will be remembered that lie It was who contested the Aiken county recturuns inl the last pimary election. Iis promlinience in the comn mnunity commnands a resect which tile average letter' dions not receive. COMMON SI'JNS10 POITI{t. W. K. Tate, state supervisor of rui ral schools, ill his report to the state stuperintadenlt of education, Incor porates a "suiggestedl organizatiomi of the state andg county departments of educatiotn for the better administra tHon nnfdi1 .iueriion of the rutrai schools." lie deals at length with the matter of the selection of the stete and county superintendents of edu cation. At the outset, Mr. Tate lays lown the general principle that "Since the administration and super vision of a school system require cer tain abilities and training, the law should give the people a reliable method of selecting their school of ficials" and then recommends that the state superintendent of education should be selected by the state board of education and that the county sup erintendent of education should be appointed by the county board of ed ucation. Mr. Tate says that then these boards could thus "deliberately seek for the man best qualified" for the oilices, whereas now the people are limited in their choice to those offering for the places. The state board of education should also, says M r. Tate, 'be authorized to offer sal aries commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the oflices. "The election by a board chosen by the people would merely give the peo i ie a sensible way of finding the best man. At present the choice of the people Is at present limited to those who seek the -place. The people of a county should have the privilege of hunting for the best man. In spite of the appeal to democracy, which Is scohlnetimeu raised to justify the pres ent system, our lack of confidence in its merits Is reflected in the meager salaries which we are willing to pay to those whom we have chosen." The selection of the state and coun ty superintendents of education by state and county boards and adequate salaries for each, are only several of many valuable recommendations made by \ir. Tate, but these are very im portant recommendations that the coming legislature would do well to give serious consideration. While to make a really harmonious educational system for this state would retquire the putting into execution of a. well roundeld plan from the very .bottom up, such a plan as Mir. Tate outlines in full, still this ,natter of the selec tion and salary of the state and coun ty superintendents could be dealt with separately if the legislature is not ready to accept the whole plan. The entire recommendation of Mr. Tate is too long, for publication here, but a hasty glance over it impresses one with the real, hard common sense contained in the whole plan. * * * ** ** *** * ** ** ** * * * NEWS FROM JONES. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Jones, .an. 5.---The Christmas tree was a perfect success. Ion. J. F. Morrison made a very appropriate al dress, the tree was beautiful and heav ily laden with choice presents, the order was perfect and the audience entered heartily into the spirit of the hal'ppy occasion. The following officers were elected and appointed to ,ierve Brewerton Lodge No. 183 A. F. M. for the next e'utzinig year: )r. W. T. .lones, W. M.; .1. W. G:odfrey, S. \V.; TI. Rt. Jones, JT. W. ; 1. 1L. Henderson, treasurer; Mi. I). Mitchell, secretary; T. I,. Martin, S. ID.; G. T. O'dell, .J. D).; C. W. Jlones and W. C. Smith, Stewards; F. 13. Bo land, Tyler; Drm. .1. 0. Martin, Chaplain. Misses Nona Riley, Olivia Lillian andi Belle Jones, after spiendling the holidays at home, hav'e returin ed to their schools. A fter protracted ill ness, Mirs. Frank WillIianis, (laughter of' our life-long friend, Mir. W. Hi. H ughes, passed away on the 3rdt inst. and was laid to rest the following day at T1urkey Creek cemetery ini the 'presence of a large assemly of friends and relatives. Mr's. Williams wats rearedi here and was hldi in high esteem by all of her ac Eluaintances. The tenderest sympathy is extendled to hem' husband, parents, sisters, brothers and other relatives in their overwhleling sore, bereave mentt. IF" C111ILD IS CRtOSS, FEVEILISII AND) SICK Look Mfoth~er! If TFongume is Coated, Cleanse Little llowels with "Call fornia Syrup of Figs". Children love this "fruit. laxative," and nothing else cleanses the tender stomach, liver and bowvels so nicely. A child simpllly will not stopi play ing to empty tihe biowels, andi the r'esult is, they 'become tight ly clogged wit h waste, liver gets slumggikh, stomnach sour's, then yourm 'little ione becomes cross, hal f-sick, fmverilsh, dlon't, eat, sleep or' act natu rally,; br'eath Is bad, systemi full of cold1 I as sore throat, stomlacht-ache or dliA 'hoea. Listenl, Mothbet'! See if tongue Is coatedl, then give at teaspoonful of "Onlifornia Syrup of 1"igs," and in a few hours all tihe 'onstiriited waste, sour bile andi uin dilgested food passes cult of the system, and yi3oui have a well, playful child again. Ni llions of mlotiher's elive "Callfor'niai Syr'up of Figs" because it is perfectly ha rmleiss; childr'en love it, and It nev er falls to act on the stomach, liver and b~owels. 'Ask your dr'uggist f<,r a 50-cent bot.. tie of "Califor'nia Syrup of lFigs," which Itasa full dirtections for babhies, chiIldr men of all ages and for gr'own-ups plaintly pr'in ted on the bottle. Itewa re of cottn terfeits soldi her'e. Get tile genuine, mtade b~y "Cal Ifornia Fig Syr'up Comn Ipany."' Refuse anly othler kintd wvithi * MT. BETHEL NOTES. * " * * * * * * * * * * * * " Mt. Bethel, Jan. 5.-Christmas pass ed off quietly in this vicinity. Health in the community is very good at this writing. 'Mrs. Larkin Hughes, of Pickens, is visiting her son,. Mr. A. K. Hughes, and other relatives. Mr. W. A. Wood made a flying trip to Augusta, On. last week. Mr, Everett Taylor spent Friday in Laurens. Walter Davis, son of J. F. Davis, had the misfortune of getting his arm broken last week. Rev. Edgar Davis is spending his vacation at home with his father, Mr. Jf. 13. Davis. Mr. R. O. Carlisle is moving to his farm recently -purchased near Ware Shoals. Miss Ora Mitchell, of Chester, is vis iting her sister, Mrs. E. 1. Simpson. Rev. J. A. Hughes is visiting in Pickens this week. Mr. William Snipes, who recently moved into this community, died Sat urday with pneumonia and was buried Sunday at Columbia church. He leaves a wife and several children and friends to mourn his departure. We are glad to welcome the Rev. Mr. Morris, pastor of the Princeton cir cuit, back in our midst, preaching at Mt. Bethel on the second Sunday at 11 o'cloek. There was a special meeting held at Brewerton church last week, conduct ed by the pastor, Rev. Ray Anderson. YOUR HilR NEEDS . arisian Sage ['nslight, matted, colorless, scraggy hair made fluffy, soft, abundant and radiant with life at once. Use Part Sian Sage. It comes in 50c bottles. The first application removes dan druff, stops itching scalp, cleanses the hair, takes away the dryness and brfe tleness, increases the beauty of the hair, making it wavy and lustrous. E'veryone needs Parisian s:age. I aurens Drue; Co.. Laurens, S. P. * * * 1'ARE SHO.L-S NEWS. ** * * * * * * * * * * *" * * * * * " * Ware Shoals, Jan. 5.-Mr. J. C. hecks, after having spent the holidays with relatives in Atlanta, Adamsville, Cartersville and Kingstree, Ga., re turned home yesterday. The following college students spent the holidays with parents: Misses Ag nes Simpson, Katy G. Pitts, and Mag gIe flecks, Messrs. Houston and lien ry Simpson and Wilbur Woods. Mr. Edgar )avis, who is teaching in Clyde, N. C., spent a few days with relatives here. Miss Mario Smith, of )onalds, is vis itinug hr' cl ass-mate. Miss Maggie Ileeks. Messrs. .J. 1). and J. Rt. Henderson, of Blranchville, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. It. L. Hlen derson. Married at the home of Rev. .J. M. D~alias, of Ware Shoals, on Christmas D~ay, MIiss M ae V'aughtn and Mr t. Frank Hushartz. Misses Minnie and Ilarnie Wallace andi Lucile Wolff, after having spent the holidays with lparents near' Gray Court, have returned to their schools. 'Mr. 'Leonard Simpson, principal of North G reenvIll high school spent a few days with parents here, recent, 13y. Mr t. and Nits. Arthur flramnlett, wh'o have heen mnak Ing their home hero for several years, will reside near' Lau rents this year'. Nir. W. M. Sniiper, who has been ill of pneumonia for several dlays. (lied on the 2nd of Jlanuar'y. On the follow ing day his body was laid to rest in Colutmbia cemetery. 'rhe funeral ser vices. were conducted by Rev. Mrt. Morris, of Princetotn. Is family have the most heart-felt sympathy of the people of this community. Th'le first amusement of the New Year' was a pat'ty given -by Miss Mag gie flecks, in honor of Miss Smith. The evening was dlelightfilly spent in guessing andl "love-making" contests. T[he pr'izes were awarded to the fol lowing coupjles in the guessing eon test.: Miss Smith and Mi'. Abrams, M'iss Reeves and~ Mr. Martin; in "iove making," Mr. Harris and Mr. Huzhardt. Those prtes3ent were Misses Ilarnie Wallace, Lucile Wolf?, Agnes and Lula Simpryon, Iilen Abrams, Sudle and Mattie Lou and Ethel Hialentine, Ma,. rio Smith, Mazie Knight; Messrs. Grady liarris, Hiouston Simpson, Ed gar' W. 'Davis, Willie Abrams, Grover and Tommie Adams, lien Martin, J. F. Pltts, Riosemond fluzhardt, Henry hlalentino and Parrott Knight. A beautiful souvenir of cardl atnd mistle toe was given to each. Cham inberlai n's ('oufh Hlemedy. '[his 'rnmedy has no superior for coughs and colds.i it is pleasant to take. It contain Ino optium or othet' narcotic. It alwh. a cures. For sale by all decalers. To Prevent Blood Poisoning apply at otnce the w.o derfuli old relIable DR, PORTERG's ANTrlsvPT IIIlhlA IJNG OIr,,a sur rical dresnilng that rel ves~ pain atnd heala at TWO JAILBBEAKERS CAUGHT. Loomis Ellison Caught Wednesday and John French Caught Friday. Two of the six prisoners who es caped from ' the county jail several weeks ago have been apprehended and are again behind the bars. Loomis Ellison was captured last Wednesday near Cross 11111 and John French was captured Friday near Cross Anchor. These negroes were held for minor crimes. Sam Price, convicted of mur and with a life term hanging over him, is still at large, as are also the remaining three who escaped. WILL CATAlRIL GERM USE 1OOTH1'S HYOMEI Try the sure and most. effective way to reach the raw, tender inflamed mnu cous ndnbrano infested with catarrh germs-use Hyomel. You breathe it no stomach dosing. If you suffer from raising of mucus, frequent sneezing, husky voice, dis charge from the nose, droppings in the throat or any other, symptoms of ca tarrh--breathe the germ-destroying air of Ilyomel. It acts directly on the in flamed nenbranes, destroying the disease germs in the nose, throat and lungs and giving quick and perm anent relief, or money refunded by T.nurens Drug Co. The complete outfit, including pock et inhaler and bottle or liquid, costs $1.00. Extra bottle of liquid, if later needed, 50 cents. SPECIAL NOTICES. Notice-Parties having roofing, plumbing o'r any kind of metal repair work, should call on 'Martin & Martin, successors to Divver Bros. All repair ,work done promptly for cash. 24-5tpd To pent-The farm of W. A. Cope land, one and a half miles of Laurens. A good two-horse farm. Two thous ands pounds middling cotton, .J. Wade Anderson, Laurens, S. C. 24-2t-pd Warned-All persons are hereby forbidden to hire or harbor my son, Sammy Byrd, who is a minor. Gaines Byrd, Laurens, Route 2. 24-It-pd Lost: Reward-One gold bracelet with initials "N. A. S." on outside and inside. Lost about 10th of December somewhere in town of Laurens or on road to Gray Court. Reward of $1.00 if returned to L. I. Henderson, Foun tain inn, S. C. 21-It-p( For Sale or Trade-One 5-passen ger automobile in first-class condition for sale or will trade for real estate. Address Box 147, Laurens, S. C. 24-5t Ginuing Notice--The McDaniel Gin nery will gin on Friday and Saturdays until further notice. 24-1t-pd Cotton Seed For Sale--ISO bushels of Improved Big Boll King Cotton Seed for sale. See me at once. IErnest Easterby, Laurens, S. C. 24-5t Lost-One bunch of 5 keys lost be tween town and depot or on the square. Finder will please return to C. F. Hiondros. 24-1t For Sale-Two imules, two good sec ond hand buggies. Will sell cheap, cash or on time. II. Douglas Gray. 24-tf Salesman Wanted to look after our interest in Laurens and adjacent coun ties. Salary or commission. Address The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland, O. 24-1 t-pd Saleswomen: Take notice-if you want to earn good money in a digni fled and pleasant occupation write ''Te McAl lister Company, Peoples Gas Buildintg, Chicago, Illinois. .24-5t-pd Dr. M. A. Simmons' yegetable Iver Medicine is one of thte old time reme dies. First offered to the publlic in 1840. To this (lay it ranks as the best remedy for' the relief of biliousness, indligestion, constipation and~ all (Its orders dute to a torid liver'. 'Te gen uine is puit upl in a -lithographed tin box. Ask for it. Price 25c. Sold by all diruggists. For IRent-Five room cottage on Sullivan street. Apply to Wt. E. Menig. 23-tf Notice-Beginning 1st of January, my oice wvill be located in thte 01(d Bank of Laurens building, now owned by Laurens Trust Co. J. F. Tolbert. - 22-3t Corn and liay--! have for sale about 4100 bushels of cor'n in the ear and ab~out 35 tons of lpeavinte hay at market price. Call or write G. H1. Bol-t, Lau rena, Rlt. 5. 19-5t For Sale-Splendid 8-room home with water and lights on 1-2 acre lot, well and conveniently located at Lau rena. For further information and terms apply Dr. W. H-. Dial, Laurens, S. C. 11-tf B. R. TODD Engineering and Contracting Land Surveys a Sptecialty - ncrete Work Skillfully done or In spected. Drawings and estimates of all Kind. Telephone No. 346 Laurens, S. C. lil. CLIFTON JONES Dentist Offic Ia-SImmons Bu&Iding Phone: Offkee No. 86; Residenog 219 When you fed fue',"'c* rous, tired, worried: or dles ondent it is a auro sign you need MO'd" NER VERINE PillS. They renew the nuormal vigor and make life worth living, lie suro and ask for Mott's Nererin~e Pills C;'%22? WIl LJA MS MFC. CO., Preps. Cleveland, Ohik Laurenj, S. C. FINAL SETrLEMENT. from any trust as Administratrix. Take notice that on the 21st day 9t Any ersons indebted to said ea January, 1914, I -will -render a~ fif are notified and required to snake 'pay account of my acts and doings} as 4- ment qn thait date; and all persons inistratrix of the estate of-Robert having claii againut said estate will Jones, deceased, in the office .f the present then on or before said date, Judge or Probate, of Laurens~ bunty, duly provon, dr be forever barred. at 11 o'clock, a. -n., and on the same Ermna Jones, day will apply for a final discharge Admniistratix. Dec. 17, 1913.-1 'mo. e " . YOU CAN GET " " BARGAINS . NOW . 0 . TH0RCSMRE AYDONO-WATRMISO S" . YNRIGHT NOW, MRE THAE T AY OTHERWTIME "OF THE WHOLE YEAR--BECA USE OUR PRICES ARE SO "MUCH REDUCED. FLEMING BROTHERS Laurens, S. -C. NEW REPAIIR SHOP * URCHIC HLIA GODITL PAYYOEO E Open.January 1t BY J. D. SEXTON & SON In connection with our contracting, we are adding to the old shop opposite Martin's Stable in which we expect ,to do a wood-working OUsiNEEDRGH rearNOW ORE every ATn AN OTHE TIME We wlaLsmakrewns yorCrdr.n dOpan ekn _Jfanryt Will netin wit urln cofncinewachie adn tos the very shops oposte Markt' able we inwih wbe ec to do tha eto wookwrmptly andsns reprtnoevekn ndalwr usually doae ina laksieho shopenldooi ng hs-shoeig. Rubetire to on whees wthe WeGillaae uyrwoans to your orde and andtoolsnhegverynlatst., on the aretundty ~SclBoswill beabeandothledbsto wor prmply an n sort noice. G .Pts eas Weawil alo makeo a lies scn-os end sash Spcil tenin to es tee h -W HADRUG ALLAN Benngth Jamn. 1 T. anllof te Cout