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Mijt Ztcrttrer flhttn 'i .tlon Price is $1.00 Per Year Payable in Advance. Published by to0vtitT'UiIERi 'UINTN4 COIP.NT Laurens. 8. V. &Mvertising lRates on Application. *bituaries and tard of Thanks: One ezont a word. rt.ored at the poatotince at Laurens, A. C, as second class mail matter. LAI UlENS, S. ('., (0T'OtiElt 4 ,1916. The meetinig being fostered by the Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce and Packing louse and the Southern Settlenient and I )evelopnent Organ ization ought to be productive of good results. This is a part of a general educational campaign to encourage farm (iver Sli(e'.fion and anything done along this line now, 'when the boll weevil is getting so close to us, ought to h:e given ene"tiragement. " " s The County lFair I." one of the most inaiiortant events in the edlucallioial lile ot' the county. It not only reaclt(.; the younger people ts they are roun ding otilt their scholastic edit cation, but it is a big school for the older people as well. Much can be learned by stuidying the exlibits and exchanging ideas with others. A great. deal of practical inflornation may be secured by anyone anxious to learn and we hope that. a large nuiber o' t hat kind will be here wlhen the lair i. held. W en ao '1'i;441 i ilh is' il 11.1 I. u ellaf :l' T liian4 (' 4t:41.ha fl blind ' and gan:bling. len .et4,s 1'V~ 1. iw I ,i 0ractic "4like" Wlill Take 10th PflE-: vislinal JDh islin to It. Steidoni, N. Mi. 10l Paso, Oet. '2.-South l Ca rol ina guardsmen, with those from Kentucky, Ohio and Al ichigan i, numbering ap proxlmatrely 18,000 In all, atre making a sixty-utile practice "hike" to Fort Seldon, N. 31., which Is expected to take litteen datys to coniplete. Thle troops, comprising the Trentht provi sional division, began their second day's march at sunrise today. With the arrival here todIay of the 8'econd and Third infantry regiments, North Carolina National Guard, the contingent htere from that State Is complete, the cavatry, ambulance and hospital commands having arrived last I week. The First, Third and Tenth Infan try, Pennsylvania National Guard, will 1 leave for Mt. Gretna, Pa., soon to be Inst.d4 out PALMETTO IODGE~ NO. J9, A. F. N. A re Jar communication c ~~ P9 etto Lodge No. 19, . F M. will be held Fri y night, October 6, 1916, a :5o'clock. The mem bers are urg d to be present. ThereI will bc balloting antd work in the Ft. 0. degree and imJ t~rt business. Visit KItig b ..'iron we.(ie a. . . derson,4 .hos. I. S wygert, C Secretary. W. M. eYLx-Fo' -hild, Effective La~ itive t. Liver 1'. Ser' ".t Gripe or Disturb the Stometh. In ada on to other properties, Lay.- Fo Contat.: Cascara in acceptable form,, a - *tlapui, ig JaxativeandToni~c. Lax-Vom va.ds -Ii. dvely and does not gripe nor e dIst> >mach. A t the satie time, It r4.L dige' . - ronses the liver av djecrett,n:. and' -. the l"aithy finctions, 50ec, )' S 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 $ 88 8 8 8 8 , Loeti andi i'ersonal Moution. 8 :1 8 I 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 'Mr. it. It. Milamn, of 'Clinton, was in town Monday attending to business. Mr. M. B. \lcCuen, of 'rincelon was Li visitor in town last 'T'hursday. l. 1Moss D. Young and family spent S'unday in Clinton visiting relatives. .ir. M. B. Chandler, chief of police >f Greenwood, was in town last week. Miss Mayo Ferguson has returned from a visit to Charlitte, N. C. Chief of P'olico Jernigan, of Foun tain Inn, was in the city last Friday. Airs. helle Gray, of Gray Court, was shopping in the city Saturday. Mr. Iiugh Wallace was one of the business visitors here Tuesday. Ex-Sheriff, Capt. T. J. Duckett of Clinton was in town Monday. )r. 1'elhan Knight, of (Greenville ounty, spent last 'T'hubasday here on musiness. Nr. A. It. 'honie of the Ekoim see ion, was a business visitor in town ast Saturday. Mr. W. S. Mlontgomery, of S pa rtan umrg, was in town for a few honrs last 'hursday. Iirs. I.. G. iloft and son have return 'd after spending several days with Or. and Mrs. S. NI. Wright of Woodruffi'. \l r. .l. A. Sunterel, of the long iranchl set tlelent, was a business aitor in town last Thursday. Alr. W. O. Coupson, of the WVare hoals vicinity, was a visitor in the ity yesterday. Mhr. I'. W. F'ergnson. of Clinton. pent a few hours in town on husi ess \londay. irs. Cornelia Owings, of Owings. is isiting her sister, Nhrs. W. T. ltorroh. mn East Ilaniplton streel. \!rs . .. . 1'. 'leming was t'a'iedO u I)u' \\"'es la:t \onday on ai'oiinit he '"1 .:n . of :Ir It ither', .\1r's. T .1 - .I(1 - T . I):1 l t 1i1 r( 1 . (. ,r . 1 ' I. .. i t. . , \ :' : 1'Ka 1. w Ih Ia b i - t ' ! . .i Vi i I. lei ed- and relatives in li na 'duh a nd (;reni i ili fo (everal wek .\hrs. Eliza hall andi Nit's. Ilihe Boydl have te titined to thieir' homet af er speniding thle stmmer('t in Vailuda. N. NI p. gK 11. K nox. managet' of thle Lev i'ett hiurnitutre Co. hier'e, made ai butsi ICss t r'ip thIiroughm sever'aIlidmont1 'ownms last. week. N\I ss Allhic Culber'tson and her cousin Wilss Myr'tle Cuhlbertsonu, of the Nkomn eCtIion, wer'e '\Iltitors in the c'ity~ Sat trdafy. Mr. and Mr's. George A. Copeland. it's. J. I). C'opeland and .\iss Lillie 'erguson, of ('linton, were in thme city fond~ay. Mr. Rlchiard( Dunlap, of Mountville, assed thr'ough hero Tuesday enroute romn Spartanburg where hie had been o purchase an automobile. Mrs. 5. D. Childress and family, to ether' with Mr. Roy Little, motored to ireenwoodI last Sunday to spenfd the Lay. Mr's. Ophelia F. Fowler who has een living at Lanford Station, has ioved into the home of Mrs. W. H. Iarrett on West Main street. Mr'. Frank h. Jlramlett, of McCor alck, who has been spendling several ays with friends and relatives in the pper part of the county, was in the ity Thursday og~ business. Messrs Henry Franks, Hugh Eichel erger and Roy Owlngs motored to reenville last sunday where they pent the day among friends of that ity. Mrt. Richard F'uller, who is a student tthe Univei'sity 'of Maryland, left ':iy to rse'- "'in :ies at that a '*utton. Th:In l'u third year of he~ ''ur years enoe' in medicine. r. Ro'>or'. 1P - '-"ho is lirw trav. lir for the '' - a-lasu Works, u. ' r 1ne - - r., lefte M .. Mr. oper reports success in sales and an increasing demand for the products of the factory. Mrs. C. P. Vincent, Sr., and daugh ter, Miss Clara Vincent, who have been spending the summer in lirevard, N. C., have stopped over with Dr. and .\irs. C. P. Vincent for a few days. From here they will go to their winter ho1m1e at Varnvillc. Mr. aed Mrs. J .S. Machen went to Spartanburg Tuesday afternoon where they were to meet their niede, Miss Anna ltuckman, of Staunton, Va. Miss Ruckman is coming to visit relatives and friends in 'this city and county for several weeks. A large number of Laurens people attended the Fairview Stock Show last Friday and report it as being one of the best that has ever been held. Al though it was threatening rain early in the morning, the clouds cleared away by ten o'clock and the crowd was exceedingly large. Mr. J. W. Watts, son of Sheriff J. D. W. Watts, left Sunday afternoon for L.ouisville, Ky., where he will take a three year course at the Southern Blaptist Seminary. It will be remnem bered here that Mr. Watts preach his first seruot at the First IBaptist church of this city during last stum mler. Mir. liliton l embree and daughters, Misses Odessa and Rlester Hembree, of Enoree, were shoiping in the city yesterday. Mrts. Mary Ilowen and .\rs. It. E. Copeland left yesterday for Sumter, Summerville and Raleigh. Mrs. lEtta Dorroh, of Gray Court, is visiting friends and relatives in the city for a few days. .\rs. W. It. Owens and Mrs. 11. L2. Scaife, of Clinton, Ire spending a frw days with .\lrs. E. II. \\'illes on WVest \Main Street. .\lr. and .irs. .John l'r.iisotn, of tlinlolt, were in town for a fetw hours "111 ~ illin I itt ci V 1 a" d b l iit. .f I a'timore. u ti ' 1I n. l tiwl ty' a -- \istlb , i I I : a f -'ilth t.:1 l l. l()i :1. !t, i , I III . hom1 e mI 1. \\ . I t i:ey, Si.. w:is 'l 111 i1 .i s of he ,a y f'all .son 1 Ill ii hionir of .\liss Im 1ogen ; W ,ilke's an O)ctobier bride-to-he. Ti h reIeptio ha, library; atnd and' t it. tivel, 1 decorait.ed with ferns and Ilotled plants. As the guests ar iived thecy wierie greetedl in thle recep tion hall by the hostess and her hionorete. TFables wer acitrranged~ for the favor ite games of Forty-Two andi Rook. Af Icir ian htour spent In this pleasant past Itine, mlost delicious1 ref reshmients were' servedl. Misls Wilkes wias presented with a beautiful pair of pink hand-made sat in hloririIO slipperCIs by her hiostess lui token of her love and friendship. Miss Richey was assisted In receiv ing by Miss Wilkes, Mrs. J1. J. Addms, Mrs. C. E. Parker, Mrs. W. R. Richey, Jr., and Miss Corri Hart, 000 Wilkesifars. Attractive invitatIons were issued last week to the wedding reception given by Mr. and Mi's. Ei. H. Wilkes which is to follow the marriage of their daughter, Imogen Jackson, to Mr. JTohn Moore Mars, of Abbeville. The wedding is to take place at home immediately before the reception Thursday evenIng October i9th. The two events will be looked forward to wIth a great deal of Interest by the friends of the young people0 In this city and elsowhere.. no One of the most beautiful enter tainments given to the bride-elect, Miss Imogen Wilkes, was the mis cellaneous shower aIt 'the home of Mrs. H. K. Aiken on Tuesday tfter noon.. For this occasion the rooms were very effectively decor'v 'd with riolden-rod and white wedding bells. About thirty-six guosts enjoyed sev erol games of "Fot-ty-Two", r ftnr idnilh a delicious .sweet course iand fralt pnnb were anrved. A v., unique feature of the evening was the presenting to each guest, as a souve nir, a ring with a tiny bell attached. After the refreshments were served ill were invited into the library. On the table was a large white bell which when lifted by Miss Wilkes revealed nany lovely gifts. Mrs. Aiken is not 3d for her charming hospitality and it is needless to say that each guest thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. SHOWER FOl HISS AUSTIN. Dlelightful Entertainment. for Miss Kate Austin on the Eve of Her De. parture for Egypt. Cross 11111, Sept. 28.-The most de lightful social event of the week was .t surprise shower given by Liberty Springs church through the mission ary society to Miss Kate Austin, one )f the fall brides, at her home, "The Daks". Mrs. W. M. Miller, president :>f the society, in a few well-chosen words made known the mission of the lparty. In behalf of the guests, she ex pressed her grief over losing such a faithful and devoted Christian worker that Miss Austin has proved to be in the Liberty Springs church since her Infancy. But, at the same time, she idded words of cheer and encourage ment, wishing her a long, happy and useful life in the Master's service. 't'hen .\Miss Austin was presented with rinite a valuable gift of silver from lhe church and the assembled guests. Presently, the brido-elect. :,lipped Iway, and, as the first glad notes of the wedding march rang out, she en lered the room dressed in her wed hIing costume, a lovely creation of hand-embroidered chiffon, taffeta, and real pearls. .lust four continents, Asia, Africa, l' urope and North Amer lea, were required to furnish the ma Ierial for this decidedly international w'etdlding gown. Many lovely and handlsomie gifts attest the populiti y of both the bride and groom. \liss .\ustin. a graduate of the l 'r" byterian ('olegi, and also o. I)r. b-' li Ihe SchIool in .i w Yok is I hiuvIy rmhed ill uN:. hol, mI c1I-- ,1 cl , ; it'i ' I 1 ; I~ ll' and[3311 ~V who md 1.i l", 1 \ fI.-lt:! ) c harmh reels' honor id \\ o e i cli her 1ow' n. eft T1::,1: 1}da evenin:_ fior New'V a''Connon1AIiid bhy hey' !. :. )r. '1in of Cobunhia. :he will :v, atur i.,r for .\I" xandri'a,1 1'-:eypt, %h'n \h il! I.- 11 t by the groom11), r. Syd I,. .'r .,, who ij j. . gra - [1- t C" 1 f ~. ;: . i11 I 1 I V. t - le *til is an Englishman, and a native of Aus tralia. They will be married ime diately upon the arrival of the bride in Alexandria. Mr. Crouch is secre tary of the Y. M. C. A. there, and Mrs. Crouch, who is especially fitted for sutch sei'vice, expects to join him in his work as soon as possible. Hosts of friends and relatives wish them ev ery joy and success in their new home and work, At. Idle 1our Theatre. An event to recollect will be at the Idle Hour Theatre Saturday, October 7, when William Fox, presents Betty Nansen, the actress who speaks with her eyes in a photoplay of Peerless Power, "The Song of Hate", based on Sardon's "La Tosca'. Nothing like it yet beheld on spoken or silent stage. Sways your soul with subtle wizardry. Prices 5 and 10e. (Clip This Out.) IDLE HOUlR PROGitAM For Week of Oct. 4t.h to 10t.h. 6 Big Days Each Week. WlEDNESDAY-'T'riangle Play, "The Edge of the Abyss", with Mary Boland. '1111 URSDAY--Plaramount Feature, "Diplomacy", with Marie Doro. FRI DAY---Bluebird Photoplay, "1lop, the Devil's Brew,", staring the Smal leys. Father smuggles "hop". Daughter falls victim. Race suicide follows. See this picture. SATURDAY-Fox feature and Key stone comedy; Betty Nansen, Mabel Normand and losoce Arbuckle star ring. MONDAY--'I'riangle Play, "Civiliza lion's Child," with Anna Lehr. TUI'l'SI)AY-"Seven Sisters," with Marguerite Clark. Monday is souvenir lay. A hand some photo of an Idle 1lour star free. Come and get yours. People's Favorite Playhouse. Salesmin wanted ('alling on retail' grocery e'nd fruit trade to sell a side line of ' to y fruits and vegeta'bIes on a com0mission lasis for a New York Ilouse: rp iv:':ir re(fe'rti(n '. experi rneec rn:1 erriltm " cove"redf. liom 111 1 . N ;,. ... ,. Y . ('. I I..It-pd 50T1'I-:. T h'1' ,tuns :; " in..: wf tle .Io-! Nodofio lnha Newrryv ' - -i co ('l m an will be 1 i 1 I of (t 111 mp ny, 112 T-v~r . Hn ntl~. . ', u S. C. 1'. s-.\l'4OON. 1 1 - 2 1 ' " l"4 t ". list of Boy requiremen An arm of Scl ill CO e here f< ey e going to :h ol Shoes ni ers, Best Foi ~st Shoemaking ig Service! It costs much le to keepthe Chili Shoes, when th bought here! sertion! Give i Clardy & Laurens. .. 6$$*$*$$*$ $. SPEC1AL NOTICES. $ For Sale- ed 3crkshiro ogs, gilts a pigs; registered Jer ;cy bull calf, three months old, $15.00. I). I:. Todd. It-It-pd Flowers--Ca ai .see Mrs. C. D. Moseley for a c ads of flowers and rerns at. reasonable prices. Jones St., Laurens, S. C. 11-1t (orn Mill-The 1iehelborgor mill lias been moved to the rear of Min ter Company's store. Old time water rock corn n 1. Wheat mill in good trim. JBrin utwheat and corn for riuality an iiuantity. J. A. Rodgers, Mgr-- 11-it For Sal ancroft Seed Oats, 85c; Codder, $ "2-In4.hundred; corn $1.00 per bushel; peavine hay, $18.00 per ton. D. 1. Todd, 11-1t-pd Wanted--A good milei cow. Do not answer you have less than a three gall row.. 'Mrs. Daisy M. Bagwell, Laurens. S. C. Il-t-i)d Notice-See 13. M. W\'olff, the Real 0state Man, before buying or selling anything in the Real 10state Line. Farm lands, houses, lots, stocks, etc. Laurens, S. C. 10-5t.pd. Notice-Please take notice that Tally Armstrong has power to act as my agent in collecting and receipting for all hills due me. 10-2t M. i. Uurdine. Sept. 25, 1916. 10-2t. Limestone-Use ground limestone on your land for better grain and clover crops. Ask those who have used it. See me for carload prices. I. V. Irby, 10-2t. Laurens, S. C. Money to Loan--on 5, 30 and 20 years. Interest 6 to 8 per cent. Reasonable charges. Dial & Todd. 9-5t For Stile: Second-hand Piano,Stein way. Price very reasonable. Address N. Y., eare of Advertiser. 9.St. For Sale--The Estate of Amanda Vaughn, :3 miles from Ware Shoals, 44 acres, good dwelling and out buildings, fine ipature and well. To be sold at. publie aiteion at home placLe on 1st day of Noveluber, at 1 I o'clock. Terms en h. .1, 1. Vat .\ au hn and sisters. 7-St-pd )Il .10' to Ilnd 1(l on -term loans no . l (n li'e \ '' d fill'!arn ; t 7 per 'nt :tniiiual 7it't('- . aimi reasonable lne',. 1 w i's 'wrill do wol ito ap Wa;nied ( )w ( o nunty real e I'., o \\o ld like to secure loans at Ittr:ative roles1 from a lFarmers Land I nk of i I th t"l(riI goveirnmeint, to s.', 11',. I. . l' ie t i ute rprise Na :. item on the Sand Girls' 100l Children >r Shoes and get the Best iade! Best rmed Shoes, and Best Fit is, in the end,. Iren in School' eir Shoes are Test this as Is a trial. .Wilson