Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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England, G France . on one thing, if onno c the sale of alum bal There must be a It is because alum healthful. Royal Baking PoN of tartar, derived fr< food product, and cc other questionable in ROYAL BAKIN( New 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 g 8 Loeal' and Personal Meation. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Mr. George B. Brown of Sagetown, was here for the day on Tuesday, Mr. William Mahon of Merna spent the day hero on Tuesday. Mr. Walter Reed of Narnie was among the visitors in town yesterday. Miss Annie Lucile Bobo of Spartan burg is the guest of Miss Helen Jones. Mr. A. B. Stone of Mountville No. One was here for the day on Saturday. Mrs. 'Dial Gray left last week for Baltimore to enter a hospital for treat ment. Miss Kathleen Wilkes is spending some time in Clinton as the guest of friends. Mr. L. S. Mahon of near Owings was among the business visitors hero for the lay Saturday. Mrs. T. Lane Monroe and Mrs. S. L. Saxon are attending the meeting of Kings Daughters in Charleston. Miss Grace Dupre, of Spartanburg, arrived in the city Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. C, It. Moseley. Mr. and Mrs. L. 11. Wilsonfl of Cross Anchor, were in the city shopping Wednesday. Mrs. Sam Tally, of Atlanta, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Boyd, the first of the week. Mr. Robert Roper has returned to the city after an extended trip in the interest of the glass factory. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Watkins, of An derson, are visiting Mrs. Watkins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tolbert. Mrs. T. D. Darlington has arrived from Charleston to be present at the Todd-irby wedding. Mrs. J. C. Harper and Miss Evie Shands, of Clinton, were in the city shopping yesterday. Mi'. Rt. L. Gray, a priomlinent Gray Courit banker was among the visitors in thle city on Monday. Mr. Gcor'ge Ridgeway of Pr'ineeton Spent the (lay hei'e Monday on busi niess. Mi'. William Hi. Ander'soin was among the Mi. Pleasant v'isitor's hero foi' the (lay on Mondany. Mr'. John W. Madden of Holly Gi'ove was hero foi' a while the first of the week. Mr. W. P. [Hipp of Milams Braneh, sp)ent part of the day in Laurens on Monday looking afteri business. Mr. Ludy C. Tribble was a Holly Grove visitor her'e for the' day yester day. Mi' Hampton Hellams of Fountain' Inn Jaient part of yesterday in 'Lau rens. Mr. Claude Templetpn who resides in the Holly Grove section was among those in the city yesterday. Mr. Shell Denjamin, a resident of the ,Lisbon section was here for a short while yesterday. Mr. James A. Bagwell spent the day here Tuesday. Mr. Bagweil resides'in the Hlendersonville section. Mr. Hiram P. Dlurdette of near Gray Court spent yesterday in Laurens look ing after business. Mi'. and Mrs. J. H. Workman, who have recently come here from New berry, are now keeping house on Chestnut street. Miss Lucia Cockrell, of Converse college, returned to Spartanburg today after spending the spring holidays with the Misses Simpson.- on -East Main street. Mr'. Percy Moore, county farm dom onstrator, has rented the home of Mr. WV. C.. Irby. Jr., just outside the in corporate limits, and has moved his family into it. Mr. J. L,. Andherson of Oklahoma wvas among the visitors in Lau rens last week. Mr. 'Anderson was born and1 raised in Laurens county but moved away when a young man. This is his first trip to his native county since 1897. Hte is yisiting his brother gnd other relatives in the contni. ermany and . Agree ther. They all prohibit ing powders. good reason for this. was found to be un vder is made of cream rm grapes, a natural nfains no alum nor gredients. " POWDER CO. York Miss Clara Cox, who is spending the winter with Mh's. Lucas, is visiting Miss Mabel Simpson in Spartanburg this week. Mrs. John Bolt and little child, who ve been visiting in Horse Cave, Ky., hav returned to the city. Mrs. Bolt was quite sick during a part of her stay away from home, but is nqw very much improved. On their return they were met at Knoxville, Tenn., by Mr. Bolt, who accompanied them to Lau rens. Mliss Cornelia Mayer, of Newberry, who is attending Converse Oollege, spent a part of her spring holidays here with her grandmother, Mrs. W. W. Jones. Mrs. 11. K. Aiken and Mrs. J. Ii. Teague left Saturday for Charleston, where they will attend the meeting of Kings Daughters. .Rev. and Mrs. C. F. Rankin, Miss Caroline Rankin and Mir. James Todd left yesterday for Atlanta, where Miiss Caroline Rankin will receive surgical treatment. They traveled by atuomo bile and will return Friday. Miss Maud van Bluren, who lee tured hsere several weeks ago in the interest of civic improvement, spent Sunday here with .Mrs. Cora C. Lucas. Miss van Duren has visited most of tile larger towns in the state since being in Laurens and has met with an enthusiastic reception in every place. Newspgenor reports tell of a real re vival of civic life in many places she visited. +++ +++++*I~l+ + +++ + SOCIETY. + Miss Olynthia Jones entertained a few couples at b1ridlge Saturday even lng in honor of Miss Cornel Ia Mayer, of Ncwberr'y. Three tables were pre lparedl for bridge and a number of in teresting games weore played. D~uring the evening delicious lee cr'eam and cake were served, followed by coffee. Ini Hlonor of Mrs. Newmani. Mr's. Ferd Newman wvas thme guest of honor at a delightful party givenm last Saturday afternoon by Mirs. R1. E. Dabb at her home on West Main street. The game of the afternoon was Forty--Twvo and the guests en joyed many rounds of this popular pastime. Following the games the hostess served delicious cream and cake. Mrs. Harney Entertains. On Thursday afternoon of last w4eek d1rs. J. F, Harney entertained in a most attractive manner at a bridge party in honor of Mrs. Ford Newman of Bristol, Tennessee. The home was decorated very prettily for the occa sion and a 'very delightful time was spent. Following several turns of bridge, the hostess served a delectable salad course. After the lunch, the guest of honor was presented with a South Carolina souvenir spoon. Dr. and Mrs. Teag-ue Entertin. Dr. and Mrs. .IU. Teague entertain ed in a very delightful manner last Tuesday evening in honor of the bride and groom-to-be, Miss Mary Todd and Mr. Vance Irby. The home was ap propriately decorated for the occasion with flowers and around the room were hung many handpainted' bridal bells. Shortly after their arrival the guests were a iranged around the tables and enjoyedl various gaimes. Fol lowing the games the hostess served a delicious salad course followed by coffee. *ne Mrs. Childress The Hostess. Mrs. R. Brooks Chidress was the hostess at a delightful afternoon tea yeterday, given la honor ot Mrs. Ford Newman of Bristol, Miss Lilla Dorsey of Jackson. Mine.. and .Miss T1rotter of Tennessee. The reception hall into which the guests were ushered after being introduced to the receiving line, was prettily decorated for the occa sion with carnations profusely ar ranged around the room. In the din ing room the decorations were of ap ple-blossoms, which added much to the beauty of the well-appointed room. During the afternoon the guests were served delicious block cream and cake, followed by coffee. 000 In Honor of Miss Todd. One of the most delightful social occasions of the spring season was the luncheon given last Wednesday by Mrs. :Earle Wilson at her beautiful home on West Main street. The luncheon was given in honor of Miss Mary Todd, a popular bride-to-be, Up on their arrival the guests were ush ered into the large reception room and after a short while spent in pleas ant conversation, they entered the handsomely decorated dining l'oom %w here they were served a delightful eight-course luncheon. Following the refreshments the hostess presented the guest of honor with a beautiful bou quet of white carnations. The hand some Wilson home had been made un usaually attractive for the occasion with decorations of carnations and greenery, the color-scheme, white and green being carried out in a very ar tistic manner. The following ladies were present: Mrs, D. A. Davis, Mrs. H. K. Aiken Mrs. J. H. Teague, Mrs. A. C. Todd, Mrs. Douglas Gray, Mrs. J. F. Harney, Mrs. L. M. Roper, Miss Bessie Todd, Miss Lizzie Glenn, Miss Amelia Todd, COO Miss 'Traynhnami Entertains. The picturesque Traynham home near the city was the scene of a most charming party Saturday evening, March 25th, when Miss Lucile Trayn ham entertained complimentary to her visiting friends from H-onca Path, Misses Lidc Coats, Eunice Carter and Eva Black; Messrs Clarence Black, .John Lattimore and Robert Jameson. The guests upon their arrival were served with punch in a most graceful manner by Miss Belle Moorhead in the spacious hall which was decorated with beautiful ferns and begonias. W'hen all had assembled they were arranged around tables in the parlor and enjoyed many games of "Rook" and." 'Set flack". In the midst of the playing Miss Lucile 'i'raynham had the guests to draw for their partners after which they were ushered out into the dining room. -There they were serve to pineapple sherbert and two kinds of cake by Mrs. Carl i'rofllt and Miss Lucile Pitts. The dining room was a scene of beauty which the color-scheme of yellow and green was carried out artistically. Fleming-ailey Wedding Plans. The chief social event of the com ing week will be the marriage of Miss Marian Fleming and Mr.' William Cyrus Bailey, of Clinton, S. C., which will occur Wednesday evening at 9 p. in., at the Reid Memorial church on The 11111. Miss Fleming will have the following wedding party: Ioer maid of hionor' will be .Miss i'1 len Tmaher oilier maids will be Mlisses 1Emily Th'iomias, Pauliine Veirdery, Cairolyn C'uimminw, Cal lbine I learid, Louise Ilowlandl, Al ice I lull and Anna llaker' Lamnar'. The gr'oomnsmen will be Messrs Car'l llarksdale, .John Young of Clinton, Alexander' Sprunt of W~il mnington, Ferdinand ,Jacobs andl Thom as Jacobs of Clinton, and Messrs Van Hiolt Garriett and Gheoi'ge Hiardwicke of Auigusta. Mr. William JTacobs, of Clinton, will be Mr'. Bailey's best main. The ceremony will be followved by a brilliant r'ecep~tion at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Femning on The Hill. Miss Fleming has been entertained with a number of lovely parties. Miss Catherine Heard gave a tea for her Thursdiy. Miss Alice Hull entertain ed for her with a bridge party Friday. Miss Pauline Verdei'y gave a beautiful luncheon for' lier' Saturday. Miss FEl Ien Thomas will enteitain with a buf fet supper for her after' the rehearsal Tuesday night.-Augusta Chronicle. Freedom Short.Lived. .Tohnson McNeill, colored, convicted of house breaking and larceny at the last term of court and sent to the county gang for 12 months, escaped Sunday night from the gang in the up per part of the county. Hie was traced to Fotintain Inn, however, and the trail became so hot behind him that he tried to catch a moving train, Hie fell beneath the wheels and had one leg so badly injured that ithad to be cut off. The officers caught him and are holding him until further order's from Sheriff Watts. Policeman Jerni gen, or Fountain Inn, headed the pair ty that arrested him. linys Todd Property. Mr. A, J. Davis, of Greenwood, has purchiased the RI. P. Todd plhace on West Main street recently bought and remodeled by Rev. Mr. Burton, of Honea Path. It is understood that Mr. D~avis will make this his home and will deal in real estate. White Mountain THE Perfect Refrigerator Solid Car Load to Select From Beautifully finished oak cases, pure baked white provision chambers, best cleaned and purest insulation. In our line you will find all sizes, in both Refrigerators and Ice Boxes. Prices the Lowest Ever Offered. Refrigerators, from $7.90 up. Ice Boxes, from $5.50 up. We not only offer lower prices, but lower prices and better quality. You ask how we can do this? We buy in solid car loads, getting the jobbers prices, and the factory pays the freight. This means a saving to those who buy of us from two to ten dollars in price and the best refrigerator made. It cost you nothing to see our line. Then you can easily see for yourself that we offer every advantage, better quality, lower prices, more complete stock. The health of your family largely depends on your refrigera tor. Better use the White Mountain and be safe. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. LEGAL SALES 30Nl)AY. ever, that the loys Cole highly recon- 11rs. it. 1, ('lurdy The hostess. ________- tmenldedl andl that they are a gentle- 1*.i .('adywstlelots Several Tracts of Land Disposed of nl set, ready ad willilg to l1 t a Cud L. las hirs T'hroutgh County Officers.ari adMrtlst'hu ThrughContyOfices.across one of thle niftiest little enter- day morning. "lven i1 honor01 of het The following sales were made by tamntents that a college cew has the clerk of court Monday: ever laid across the Ithite. Commercial Bank vs Sanders, halfsa to elate, of fort-o, the ess presented interest in 109 acres of hand, bought was also among the items that would by M. W. Sanders for $100; have been elucidated by aforesaid en- each w Ilh a beautiful hand-embroid Mrs. Rosa Bramlett vs W. B. Dram- velope. The time will be shortly af lett et al, lot hn city of Laurens, sold e''lc'led hn adecif let etallo incit ofLaren, sldter~ dusk tonight, probably about S:30 Pollowing the presentation of the sou to plaintiff for $300; o'clock. Come one, cole all. John A. Putnam et al vs A. D. Put nam et al, 29 acres to D. E. Peden for Presbytery t M lghiful salad course. $600; The South Carolina Presbytery, of The sheriff made the following which the First Presbyterian church sales: of this city is a member, will meet at NET SURttOI'NDING JuN Standard B. & L. Asoclation vs Sam Rocky Springs church April 11th at Garrett, lot in city sold to A. C. Todd, 4 o'clock p m. The Wednesday morn- Althotiglt Almost In the Grasp of Att'y, for $50; ing session will begin at 9 o'clock. Mr. American Cavalry lie Eludes Pur. Commercial Bank vs Robert Young, P. A. Simpson Is the delegate to the suers. 87 acres to plaintiff for $300. Presbytery from this city. : Paso, Texas, April 3.-Francisco Dr. Potest to Preach. RELIABLE REMEDY Villa again has become the man of Dr. E. W. Poteat, of Furman Tini- VESTORES KIDNEYS. Mystery. versiy, will preach at the morningthe vority wll rech t te ornng For muny years druggists h~ave American cavalry after the battie of and evening services at the First flap- watched with much interest the re tist church Sunday morning. The an- markable record maintained by Dr. Guerrero, the bandit was reported to nouncement of his coming here will iner's Swamp-Root, the great kid- day to have slipped through the net be ecivd ithPlasre asheison noy' liver and bladder remedy, closing about him, and to have cov be reeived with pleasure, as he is one itia hiin'j'eclitn. rete It i a hyscians pesciptin. redthetrail of his flight. Mexicatt of the most popular pulpit orators in Swamp-hoot is a strengthening med the state. Icino. Dr. Kilmer used It for years in otllcials in Juarez sought information - - his prtivate practice. it helps the kidl- of the brigand's whereabouts, but the WOFFO~iD GEE LUBneys, liver and bladd r (10 the work telegraph wires brought no (definite WOFFOItD LEE CLUnature intended they hould word. WILL SIING TONIGHT swamp-Root has tood the test of years. It is -101(l 1 all dlruggists on Wi1hile the bandit's main commandl Tuneful Melodies and Comic Songei Its merit and it Wi help you. No other was scattered at thc battle of Oler Will Vie for First Place in the Per- remedy can sucqe sfully take its place. rero, it is believed here that Villp. has formane. It ot ogt vm-otadsatseveral other' large bodies dispiosedl at treatment at once. The Woflord Glee Club, said to be a however, if you wish first to test convenient positions on the continen "Jam-up" organizttion of singers, this great preparation send ten cents tal divide, and that Col. Dodd may jokesters and all-round fun produc- to 'Dr. Kilmer & Co., Ilinghanton, N. eome in contact, with thent at any ers, is scheduled to hold the boards n, r a ampie hottle. le wt- time. While the search for Villa con ing1) sure and mentiton the 141urc rets at the opera house tonight. Unfortu- Weekly Advertiser. tinues, Col. Dodd will seek to destroy nately, in so far as the actual facts in ------. armed bodies of Villa forces, which are this case go, the reporter lost the en- Insonia. a constant menace to the line of Amor velope on which was scribbled the indigestion nearly always disturbs lean communications. the sleep more or kss, and is often notes on the Wofford boys, so noth- the cause of insomnia.' lat a light There is no light on the recent oi ing but a general outline of their tal- supper with little if any meat, and no orations of the'tarranza forces. What ents, looks,. "speed" and other ac- milk; also take one of Chamberlain's assistance the troops of the do facto coutroments will be given at this Tablets Immediately after supper, and government are giving General Per 1ss i you do not rest much better. O r tainable everywhere. sla