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Ee Zlbbertiser labsirlption Price to $1.00 Per Year Payable In Advance. Published by &DVEITISERi PRINTING COMPANY Lairens, S. C. ALISON LEEF, Presldeut AwiTHiiUR LloE Sec. and Treas. 4d'vertising Rates on Application. 9itniaries and Card of Thanks: One icent a word. ntutred at the postoffice at Laurens, S. C, as second class mail matter. LAItENS, S. C., NOV. 21, 1915. Was Dr. IIaiseldeni right in allow ing the iundeveloped baby in a Chicago hos;1a to die when a simple opera tion would have saved its life, though it would have been a paralytic wlvia a weakliig for life? D. (I idt has beenl both uiphold and . ycondenilted for hih seening h I rt i ess, thou.-I tile Iliotier' heri el iItight it best. Whent we con i1t it ildical scieice of late years has dioted ils best energies to the '.r n i inativ o) to hi1anl it has1 tilt' c I haiuse vI'of medicile, and ( - ;H ' a st1rites that have b tee maile ahlong that link, we caniltot help i0 s\angathize' and agree with the 'hicagt physician in arying out tIe teacni:lng.; of hi; proi'ession 'vetn in the face of the 'rif icisiu that he ilvited W 0 * Thiie num titerouis explosionis and141 fires along the large Ainerian munlitionl llilltelories call lairdly be lakein as ine Coincidences, but oil the other hadliI, knd to confitill thle charges hat '! ,,r exits a ialion-wide plot. finat - 2 antd direeled by influential ' iuil:;1ekin0 to diminisl the nman in:reof m'ini11tions for thle allies.. ,hi'al .!)ellglloenent has already lua lresis and i secur1ing evidence whoh protnie to involve offivials luh ::p in ite tierinaln and Austi'an d. '8atic serv:ce, the Autstro-l hun gtahi 11nin-sr having Ilo'en r-eenlled by his governmnt several weeks ago at flit sIggeioti of this corlity, as a1 ret'ult of his encoirt:geien t of strikes a ntong !ngaian labolrers in ti!- cv') nltry. It is said 1.tat. the huge 1411 W' ha,000000 h:a been at the dis posal of Teutonic agnt'uls iln tht is count i try. di;:' losing the vast scale of their ora ions. When we view these erinives ".aint the peopi l ad induIIs tries of this country anid ollsider what lhey m11ay lead to, it Is no longer tilme to talk about. peace treaties and arbitration, bt. uindivided suipport should hIe giveni the presidett Inl his caiiaigi for preparediness. These outlr:ges, if not actially perpetrated nuderi' thlie directlon of the Germnanii and Au striani governments, apparently are of litinai and Austrian origin and as such siggest. the dangers froill those iitatementnt of the ('onuIlion of the PE'iIS L()\N & E XCH.\Ntm BA NK L~octed' at,~ ~Lurents, S. V.., at,. the clIose of butsintess November 10, 19)15. Loacns i andI D iscouts ..l ..27,6117.56 Over'drafts..............',;76L.t7 Itondls and Stockls ownjed by the in k ........ ...25,000.00 FitriturteI aindt lei xlur es .. 3, 2501.00 IHank ng Iouse..........10,000.01) Duet Ilrom flanks and Ilanik ers . .. .. . .. . .. 18,178.91 ('il': !ny................11287.001 (.oldi.................22)000 itve andtju oItheri Coini . . .. 2,302.60~t ('apital .'ttoek Paid In . . . .$l00,000t.00 Sulu I'iind .... .......25,000.00 ID)ue to Ihiniks antd thinkers I .770.t6l 1Dividlnds I:nitht d .. ...... 0.00.d Ini~idl.ui I Deo~tsits Su4ibject to Ithek. .....$ ,00I.19 Tlimen (erItl'a Ies of D~e itosit . . . .. ... 9-3,27.1.40 C'aalthir's Chleek . . . 286;.27 203,296;.87 hitlIs Patyable, iniitdiing Cer tl'atIns for' Money Hlor Reserive 1%und Carr'iied on General Individual or Sav ings Ledger,. .. .. . .. 1,4 19.70 Total .... .. .... .... $405,99i.61l State oft South Carolina, ('unty of Laur tens, 5s. IBefoi'e me carne C. WV. 'lTtne, Cash Icor of thle above namtied bank, who, be lng duly13 sworn, says that the above and1( foretgoing statemient Is a tue Con dition11 of said batnk, as showvn by the books (If said ban1k. Swor'n to and snbsciribed before me tis 2:lrd day (of Nov.. 1915. JT. .J. Adams, Notary PublIc. C'oi'r'ct Attest: WV. A. Wattis, J1. WV. Todld, ii. It. Kenn tedy, Di1rector's. Confaing. Blare Mlx ( Fuel. E~conomiy o" fu'cl !o!) n uption i's nt "ami;hips of'en rrl(u~c~ the iin ;, of 1.t wo' or moC kinds tof c.on1 al an En,.';'tn P-as inv'eri.'.' n c: anei hf g i'~ nt mli1Cfs coal as ! I delives it lev' a. er + SOCIETY. + O1Ilver-Hiawlins. Invitations have been received here to the marriage of Aliss Mary ltlth Iliawkins to m r. .iosoih Tennyson Oliver which will take place at Keys Ville, Va., November "Oth. Miss Ilawk ins Is the daughter of Mir. and M.rs. iobert Hawkins, who were residents of this place at onc time and who are still pleasantly remembered here. 000 Luncheon for Miss Gelder. Miss Marjorie Gelder, a popular and attractive bride-to-be was the guest of honor at a delightful luncheon given last Saturday by Mrs. N. B. Dial at her handsome home on West Main street. Following the greatly enjoy ed seven-course luncheon the guiests were called upon to toast the honor guest and each apptropriately wished Miss Gelder the happiest. of futu res. Those present on this delightful occa siont were Miss Malarjorie Gelder, rs. William Gelder, Mrs. P". P. M1inter, .I\rs. Virginia Caine, M rs. Frank Caine, Nli;s lleurinoy Itill of (Greenvill, .l is: Dlonie Counts. Mlis.i Mary Todd. 71 !essio Todi an! B'r.. '. L. .lones. Yterday alernoon a0. 2 o'clo k M.\lis 1010y Trl'pleton), Owtht :-mativt. datighter of Mlr. 111d *Jr.;. Hlood T4in - pletonl, and .\r. .1. .\. D ilaan, a )0111" Ibisiliess m1an of tihe city, were u nited in matrilmony at the home of t he bride's parents on Iee street. 1iev. .1. 1'. .li.Iin peormed the utreiitnony Only the intimate friend: and rela tives of the couracling parties were l resent. linilediately after th le ce ei iloiny the young roltple left for GIeen I ville whire they will pend a sAhorl lioneyllool \v i w it l at ives of the groomi1. loth of the young in ople art Very popular 1mon011'g L wide circle of friends who wish them mutch htapi ness in life. In Honor of 3iss impsoin. One of the vret11ist parties of the Seasoni was given at tile honime of Mrs. Itober it ichelbiger Fiday aftcrnoon, whlich In a most. charming manner she ent.irtained abot thirty-six guests in honor of Miss Mai'rgaret Simpson. whose applrochi ng Ilarrlago was an nouniced some ldays ago. Rook and Forty-Two were chosen for tile ainuse Ient of the eveninig, which were en I.ered into with 11111ch zest and enthus iasm. After a nuitmniberi of very excit ing gaimes, a delicious salad course was served by Mrs. Pierce Caine, M is. 1irooks Swygert and Misses Nell and l uille Eichelberger. With words very appropriate tle hostess presented the honoroe with a beautIfuI mahogany tray, with the hopes as it was used, it would bring to mind the memory of hii s little occasion and tile number of friends gathered here. For 1iss Simipson. Among the most pleasant of the season's social functions was last Thuri sday when M\Iss AmelIa Todd en tertained most charmingly withl a lini enl shower in honor of Mliss Mlarguerite Simpson01, a popu11lar bride-to-be. Upon0 their arrival thle guests were met at. the door by Mlisses D~onie Count s and .\rary' TIodd an~d ushered into theo beau tifully decorat ed lower floor, which had been thirown ensuit11e for the occa slon. The a fternoon was delIihtfull y upent with many rounds of Forty Two a ft er lI whiha ainty little Mlisses .Jai I I lomes I)a vi s and llar riet Todd en I ered the room11 wilth ttv'o tiahogany wait ers l adened w Ith many beau tifil gifts of li nein for the gueost. of honor. l'ollIowling thle precsen tatlonl of thle gifts the hostess se rved t ho guests withi a dlelighitfl salad cou rse. 3its. (aine In tts. hta rmtin g In every detail was the I arty3 of Wednesdayt't afternrioon~ whetn irs. Willia Ialierce Ca Ine entort ained the youniger sot at forty-I wo in honor of Mliss Mlajorie Glelder, 011e of the poul11ar bride-cl (It s anid Mliss Flourn'ioy 11il1 of' G1reenv ille hter house-guest. Ship Loads Find New(C Those Fragrant, Mellow-as-oh That Make New Orleans the TiIIS is TIlE KIND WE US the Coffee that human hands green, unti II t reaches the take our wor'd for the goodn Itrejilcedh. Tr'y a can at our back If you aire not pleased. All Grocer Use Only HALF as Much a: THE REILY New Orit The handsome home was thrown on suite and arranged for eight tables. Tall vases of cl rysan theinums added to the usual attractiveness of the home. Mlrs. It. 1F. Fleming velcomed the guests at the door and introduced then to the receiving llie which Consisted of Mrs. Caine, Miss Gelder, Miss Hill, Mrs. William Gelder, Mrs. Edward Perrin Alinter and Miss Marguerite Simipsoni, another of the season's popu lir bride-elects. Delicious coifee and checese sticks were served by Mirs. George Albright and Mrs. Mark Hel laimis. The score for the afternoon was kept by pretty little Miss Vermelle Caine. After forty-two had finished its share of the afternoon's pleasure, a delicious sweet course was'served. The hostess was assisted during the afternoon by 'Mesdames James Davis, John Garlington and Frank Caine. onn Wright-lionmes. A wedding of very deep interest to fle hundreds of friends and relatives or the two families was that of Miss Kate Wright and Mi. Thomas N. Itolmes witIch was impressively per formed at tII htomiic of tihe bride's fa ther, Mir. Johnl N. Wright, last. Wednes (ay afi'rnoon. Tie ceremony was, simple inl every detail and to the na lur'al imei:'enc:i8s of the occasion tli:; sitnplicity added tiueh Iealty. 11 Was a1 VeryV <luiet hlomel wedding, thevre bting prsellt. only the mnil:ers of t h I t wo f mllilies. At th'' hiour' appointed for the cor mony an uncle of the groom, the lRev. N. .1. IHolies of Greenville and Rtev. C. F. Eankin pastor of lie First. Pre. bytrian church, entered the wedd ing room1, lasteflilly decorated in while rOOM, andl placed themselves inl front. of tihe altar. The ministers were ol low(-d by the little ladles who drew Ile white r'ibbioiS forming an aide for Ile passage of the bridal party. ThIiese little folks, MisS(' l.:itra Illidgeis and 'ise .liller, nieves of theo bride, were followed hy the ritp- hea rers Kather ine Itigens and Mart in Miller. Wilen thi.ese had takn their places. the 'bride and the prooml eintered and took their. places unlder the %white canlopy inl fronlt of the altar. The ring vervInlo y was thlien impressively ieiforimied by tie two mi4nistes. The great poimlarity of the yoni o couple was atlested by the beautifl display of silver, and chilnaware vIlm biraced in the large collection of gift; received on fhis occasion. After an extended northern trip, the bride and groom will be at hone in Pine View, N. C., where the groom is a siccess'isful young businiess main. The bride Is very popular I'n the social cir cles of Laurens and by hii' many at tractive (pialities has made hundreds, of frieids who r'egret that she will inake lier home out of town. She will also be tii ssed in tile various societies of the church, In which she has always taken ai active part. The out-of-town guests at. the wed ding were 'Mr. and Mis. N. .1. IHolmes of Gr'eeniville, Mt'. .John N. Wi'ighit oif Spar'tanhur tg, Mi'. W. S. Wright oif Sau vannaht, Mr's. S. J1. SItmpson, Miss Ala lie! Simpson01, and Mt'. E. A. SimpsJon, of Spattanbiur'g. J. C. In urns & Co. beats thle world on shoes and clothing--two big stores in Laturenis. (Citation for I etteres of Adtmnistrationi S~.tate of South Car'olina, Couinty of Lauirens. 113' 0. U. Thlompiison, Probat e Judge: W\hereas P'. A. Rtiddle has made stil to me, to grtanut him b et ter's oif Admnin istratlion oif thle e:t ate andil effects of I). ( . I rhodes. Th'ese ai'e ,het'efor'e, to) cile and ad iiioiishi all ~itd sitigular te kindred an tilCred I itor of the said I. G. Ilihodes dIec'easedo, thhiit thbey lie anld applear' tie fore tme, ini 'tie Cou rt of' I robalte, to Le hield at. la renus (out ilouse15, Lau1 reti;. S. ('., oun thle 8thii d;'y of Deemti her', 19il5, next, afltr publication hier'e of, at i i o'c'lock, In the forentootn, to show cause, If aniy they' hiave, wlhiy the saulid Adinmistrtati)1 lon houl ntit lie gtranted. Giveni under' my' hand this 22nd day 0. (G. iO.\IPSON, IHav'e you r work shoes gr'easeod ft'ce of charge a ~ t Clardyo & Wilson. Their Way Into )rleans I-wine Coffee Beans, the Ones Coffee Place of the World hM IN BLEFND~ING LUZIA NNE, never touch from the sack, coffeo' pot nt homo. 1Don't ass of Luizianne-we may lie expense. (let y'our tioiney s Have It. s of Ordinary Barrel Coffee ['AYLOR CO. n, L.. 888 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 .8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Local mild Personal Mentlion. 6 8 8 8 A 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Mr. T. A. Drummond was a visitor here on Monday. Mr. John W. Lanford of Lanford Station spent Monday in Laurens. AlNapoleon 11. Wood was among the Tuesday Visitors in the city. , lr. Pat Cannon came iII to spend the day yesterday. Mlr. Jack Coley, who resides on Lau rCns Route Three, spent Alonday here. Mr. Tom J. Brissey was a bisiness isitor in the city last Monday. AMr. John Nelson of Holly Grove spent Monday In town. Mr. Will C. Rasor of Cross Hill, spent Monday in the city on business. Mir. It. L. Gray a promineni busi ness man of Gray Court, spent Monday hero. Mr. Joe Chaney of Laurens Route Two was among the business visitors in Laurens last Monday. Mr. ,lDrnest McDaniel of McDaniels Mills came in Mlonday to spend the day here on business. Mr. Dan .1. Johnson, a resident .of the Hiuntington section of this coun ty wa's among the business visitors here .\olnday. .lr. \Villiam F. Butt of the Itabun section was a visitor in Lauwrenis oil .\ionday. M1r. \Villiam ilunter came down from Ora Alonday to Spend the day here. ir. Ihiisey Wathins a resident of te Burnt lPactory sectioi was amoig Ihoe-C here oil business .\londay. (ilu'ire Vess Doninon was ailonig tile buiiess visltors here the first, of (lie w ek. Mr. Sloall Malahon of the Itabn see loll eaine in Monday to spend the (lay oil businhess. Among those here for tle day .\lon dry was .\l-. Tom . lellais of (lie 'Ihilol i o SC nlOll. .\liss iiebeca Dial will leave today for ('ieisoni college to Spend 'Ilhailnk ghinlhg with friends. .\liss l'rancis itickliin, of Chester, is exicected inl fthe city to visit Aliss lHelen Sii lival for a few days. .ir,. .1. P. Kniight Came imp fromii his hoite neal \Vaterloo to spend the (lay on Monday. .11'. .James A. lBagwell of the lien (-ersonlvillo section ispielt Mlonday inl town oil businiess. .Nilr. .1olin Y. llnderson, or "The Knob" came in Monday to spend the day oii iusinless. .\Mr. George V. Proflitt, a residint of tboyd's Cross Roads, was among those in the city last Monday. Mr. A. Frank l(niglit of Hlenderson ville pent 'I'uesday here looking after business. .\Mr. Ceell Bolt of tle itabuln i commniun it was i bluisiiess visitor in laurenls yesler-day. M1r. George \V. Clardy spent Tuesday here. Alr. Ciar'dy is a resident of the Tylermsville sectioii. .\1lr. 11. \Vasson, a farmer of tle Fiendcship sectIon of thits county sipent Tuiesday hierec on buisiness. Mr . Iieiiry Ilakely froim one of thie Laurenls routes was hieire yesteorday on business. Alr'. Caspeir Smith, piresideint of thie ilanik of \Vater'loo was a1 bus1iness vlsi toi' here yesterday. i. J1imi M1. Siiimerel of Ilicekory Tav' ern sieint. Mondlay here looking afteir itiss5 in t erests5. Altr. Will 10. AleClinitock of Ora, was a business vIsitor in L'uireins the first irt. of thits week. A1lr. MItchell Owings was among the business vIsitors in the city th(le tfirst par't of thIs week. Mr. .tnek llrcown of Newbierry w~as amonc~ig Ithe business visitors in (lie ciily yc'sterd(ay. Mr . Lawirence 110oi whio lives in the Sh iloh Sectihon spenlt yesterday13 in Laui i. A. .Jaspei' 'Traynhlam oif lorse Crieek cominiiity 13 'a mle in yesterday to Spnid (lie (lay Oil butsiness, Mmrs. J1. J1. Acdaums will'leave today for Pendi~letonl wherie she w~ii Splend soy oral wee'ks with r'elatives. Mr'. anci Mr1s. Toy tDrumlmond~ of Lan foird spenlt M~onday in (lie city shop pinig. MIss ltber'ta D~orroh spent Satur da~y andlc Sundaiiy with relatives in Woodriiuff. Mrs. Neenie Owings of Owiings sp~ent the week-end in Laur'ens visiting r'ela tives. Mr. J. IRobert Crawfordt a r'esidlent of the Iliendlersonviilo section was amlong the busIness visitoi's hieire yes torday'. Mi'. Albert A. Garinigton spent Mon (lay hieire on business. Mir. (iarlington Is a pi'oinen t fairmer of the Itabun section. 31ir. Iild Nelson who lives in the Hiotly (Greve section of tis counlty, was hiei'e for a (lay the fIrst of thie week. Mr is. A. 10. Chanidler' and little son of Vitatoia~ liritishi Columiibia, are yis.. il ig hicere as the guests of Mr's. Chand Iei's pa rent , Mir. andc Mirs. J1. F. Tot borit. Th'le masny fiendcs in fwau rens of Stnteient of the Condition of tho BANK OF MOUNTVILLE, . Loented at Mountiille, S. C at Ihe t'lose of business NoV. 1o, 1915. RESOURCES: Loans and discounts .. ..$ 42,737.95 Overdrafts . 229.28 F'urnituro and Fixtures. . 1,500.00 thanking house .. .. ... 2,000.00 Due from banks and bank r 8,869.02 Crrency ..1,705.00 Gold 20.00 Silver and other coin .. .. 276.36 Cliecks and cash items .. 276.50 E'xpeiso .. .. 365.401 Total .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$ 57,979.51 LIABIITiE~S: Capital stock paid in .. ..$ 20,250.00 Surpltus Fund ........ 4,500.00 Individual deposits subject to chock .. ....$25,902.30 Time. cortifleates of de Posit .. .. .. .. 3,156.68 Cashiers' checks .. 170.53 29,229.51 Bills payable, Including cor tillcates for money bor rowed .............. 4,000.00 Total.............$ 57,979.51 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens, as. Before me came C. M. Fuller, Cash fer of the above imned bank, who, be ing duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true con dition of sald bank, as shown by the books of said banic. C. M. FUTILERl. Sworn to and subscribed before 1me [Ihi 18th day of November, 1915. W. F". Cr181), Notary Public. Correct Attest: .f. 1. Simmons, W. .1. Cluck, C. M. Fuller, Directors. RIP VAN WINKLE TO THIE FARMERS OF I After two years of constant gation, we have come to the who best protects his trade And in this connection, we bc say is iii perfect accord with t thinking and most p)rogrcssiv< namell That the low price of cotto blessing in disguise to onr pec every necessary prodnict possi sides inculcating a commenda there is yet one kind of eco farmers have yet to learn, amh --an economy that is jnst as i raising of cattle, hogs, corn, that we need. Now, having had a life-long (being raised on the farm) an the best interests of Iaurens c life time, I feel warranted in < lie benefactor by offering to o erally a car load of the very b end we have made up our mit try the experiment iln the holp farmers to raise their own sto< So) On the FIRST MONT wvill have at our stable a full ranging in ages from four to one thousand to twelve hund] many of them in fold as we c Any assertion withont re maintain that tihe farmer, ase mlonlths in the year to wvork, look at ; wvhereas, if lhe has s< wvill (10 the same work as the breed the other four-and t entire twvelve months, bringin Ed will leave Monticejlo, A Trenn., and willI go thrdnugh t lhe wanlts and will buy fr-oml t sell them direct to Laurens cc take longer to get what we w; dlirect fronm the Tennessee far our farmers here at home inlt We intend to sell these br< notes as the Banks will handl and we are positive that wve et thirty per cent. All we ask Your money is your friend. brood mares for good mules, Special values In boy's suits. Don't wvait-b-lring the boys in and dIress jhem upl aind save r50c to $2.00 on at suit att J. C. Burnis & Co., two Red Iron Itack Stores. lily For Less-,'eil for Less. $1.00 alarm clock fori 50c-wvako uip on timen andl comio to I ed I ron Racket t dwo) stores, red hot and still heat Statement of the Condition of the BANK OF OWINOS, Located at Owings, S. C., at the (lose of business November 10, 1915. RESOURCES: Loans and discounts .. . .$ 15,316.59 Overdrafts 7,061.13 Furniture and Fixtures . 1,276.24 Banking Ilouse ........ 1,287.54 Due from -Banks and Bank ors .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 17,479.72 Currency ............ 755.00 Silver and other Coin. 27.02 Checks and Cash lteni .. 337.25 Other Resources, viz: .. .. 26.93 Total........ .........$ 43,567.42 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid In .. ..$ 13,700.00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid .............. 1,025.60 Individual Deposits Subject to Check .......... 27,134.68 Time Certificates of Deposit 1,235.94 Cashier's Checks ...... 421.20 Total..............$ 43,567.42 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens, ss. Before ic came A. M. Owings, Cash ier of the above named bank, who, be ing duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true con (ition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. A. M. O VINGS. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of Nov.. 1915. It. M. 1ryson, Not:r:' Pubic. Correct Attest: G. W. OwHings, F1. R. Owings, .1. W. DuPree, I)ircetors. iSn ummaAMM na1MU .M HAS AWAKENED ,AURE'NS COUNTY: thought and careful investi. :onclusion that the merchant is ahnost certain to suicceed. lieve what we are going to he ideas and opinions of the citizens of Laurens county, n the past year has been a ple and taught them to raise ible on their own farms, be ble spirit of economy. But nomy and progress that our I that is the raising of colts inportant on the farm as the ats, or any other prodvcts experience as a stock iaiser, d having been identified with !ounty for more than half a laiming that I can be a pub ur trade and the public gen est brood mares, and to thuis ids to "take a shot" at it--to of inducing our progressive ,or most of it at least. )AY in D~ecember, 1915, we ear load of good brood mares seven years, weighing from -ed and fifty pounds, and as in get. asoni is no good. And we rule, feeds his mules eight mid thme other four months to >mie good brood mares they mules for eight mouths and bus work for the farmer the g huim good p)rofits. Lrk., this week for Memphlis, hie country till he finds what he farmuer direct, and we wvill unty farmers. While it will anit, we know that by buying mers, we cani saive mioney for lhe sale of this class of stock. >od mares for cash, or such le without our endorsement, in save you from twenity to is for you to give us a trial. We will also exchange these J. F. HICKS & SONS. Wise Rather Than Witty. Do rathler wise than witty, for much wit hath commonly much froth, and it is hlardi to jest uand not sometimes jeer, too, which many times sinks deeper tihan was intended or expect. ed1, and what was designed for mirtb.