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A 8 8 8 8 88 8 8 8 8 888 8 888 8 8 Local and Personal Mention. 8 8 , 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Mr. J. W. Edwards, of Hon'ier, La., is visiting his sisters, Misses Lizzie and Mary Edwards and Mrs. R. M. Was *n.' Mr, and Mrs. Jolhn Law Anderson, of Columbia, spent Christmas day with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ray Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Ander son were recently married in Columbia and this was their first visit since the happy event. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Wolff have as their guest Mrs. Wolff's mother, Mrs. W. M. Hinshaw, of Winston-Salem. N. C. Mrs. Hinshaw came to Laurens with Mr. and Mrs. Wolff, who spent the Christmas holidays with her. Mr. Geo. F. Wolff spent Monday and Tuesday in Columbia on business. Mrs. W. H. Gilkerson and her broth or, Mr. Sam Sherard, of California, who is visiting the Gilkerson, attended the marriage of Miss Mary Sherard and Mr. Chapman at Ninety Six Saturday. Miss Louise Fleming, of Greenwood, has been visiting relatives in the city for a few days. Lieut. R. A. Little, stationed at Camp Jackson, has been snending a few days in the city on furlough. Lieut. Claude Garrett, attached to tne aviation branch of the service, re turned to his post in Texas Friday. Mr. and Mirs. W. H. Miley and two children, of IHampton, spent the Christ mas holdays with Dr. and Mrs. It. R Walker. Mr. Miley was principal at the Watts Mills school several years ago and he and his family are pleas antly remembered here. Miss Rebecca Quattlebaum, of Lees ville, spent the week-end with Dr. and Mrs. I. . Walker. Mrs. F. II. Walker and children, Eulahyrene and W. M. Walker, Jr., spent the week-end with relatives ir Spartanburg. Judge and Mrs. William Gelder, of New York, will arrive this week to oc. eupy their beautiful new home on West Main street. Judge and - Mrs. Gelder wi be here permanently in the future, except for intervals in the year wher the former will have to go to New York on business affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Hermes, of Brad ford. Va., are visitiug their parents, Mr. end Mrs. John Finkbeiner, Mrs. Isla Crumpler, of Latta, and son, Lieut. Deans Crumpler, of Camp .Jaokson, were guests of Mr, and Mrs, D, T. Kinard at "Springdale Farm' last week. Robert and Duncan Dew, of Latta, have been visiting Marion and Hubert Kinard near the city. Mr, Albert W. Teague, who is tem porarily located in Atlanta, has been spending the holidays with his mothei in the city. Mr. Tongue, who is sell ing automobiles, expects to go to Vir ginia as soon as the manufacturers arc able to ship cars there. Miss Annie Workman has been spending the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Frederick Tupper, in Charleston. BRIGHTISN Flood the room with Strong enough to illumi tirely free from uncomi - ~ItAYO LAMPS ligt the gallery and touch a lve in design, they are No cheap Sligree work If your dealer deem negreat station. Aladdin Security di satisfactory results fron STA ND A RD W oshlngk'e.C. 1No Rioblond VS Sergt. Harry Thames, now. stationed at Camp Sevier, has been visiting Dr. and Mrs. Aiken for several days. Capt. and hirs. B. R. Todd and children spent the holidays with rela tives at Barksdale Station. Mr. Gregg Jeans is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Hunter. Miss Flossie Patterson, of Barnwell, is the guest of Miss Lilla Todd. . Mrs. J. MeD Moore and little son. who have been visiting relatives in Morganton, N. C.,,are oxoected to re turn home today. Mrs. V. H. Clinkscales and son are visiting relatives in Morganton, N. C. They expect to return home about Saturday. Mr. Clinkscales, in their absence, has been taking a part of his vacation in Spartanburg with his pa rents. Prof. and Mrs. Jonn G. Clink scales. Mr. Grover Richey, now stationed at Camp Sevier, has been visiting home folks for several days. Mr. Richey re cently stood a successful examination for entrance into the aviation branch of the service and will leave the latter part of the week for the trainin camp in Texas. Lient. J. M. Bearden, who has been undergoing training at the medical of ficer's training corps, Fort Oglethrope, has completed his course there and is now attached to the sanitary depart ment at Fort Sherman, Ohio. Mr. J. N. I(icnardson spent the early part of the week in Union at the hed side of a kinsman, Wlr. Jeff Caudle, and returned Monday evening when it appeared that Mr. Caudle was improv iug. f Messrs. It. F. and Cresswell Flem ing made preparations early yesterday evening to go over to Greenwood to visit their father, who fell on the slip pery ice during the afternoon and was reported to have been painfully in jured.' On account of his advanced age and feebleness, the Messrs. Fleming were very uneasy about him. The Cap tain's many friends in Laurens hope that he is not painfully hurt. , In a letter to The Advertiser, about business matters, Lieut. E. Shaw Cun ningham, a native of Cold Point, but for many years at Clinton and later at La Grange, Ga., states that he is now connected with the inspection branch of the Quartermaster's office, stationed at Philadelphia, and has recently returned from a southern tour visiting cotton mills which are filling government con tracts. Lieut. Cunningham was form erly in cotton mill offices and is well equipped for this branch of the ser vices. Card of 'l'lhuks. \Ve wish to thank the many friends tand neighbors for their sympathy and help at the death of our dear aon and brother, and we ask that God's richest blessings may rest on you all. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Williams and Family. Just received a case of beantiful hand [ainted chlina S. M. & 1J. H. W'I LK'IS & CO. FTHE ORNERS nellow, usa te Rayo light. nate a larg room---yot en. brtable glar at like a jst. Just ratsc match. Simp and gt an ornament any. tokeepyou b cea g. t have themn, .to our Sis a guarantee 6trmost a lamps, stoves and heaters. DIlL COMPANY "enAvmC$aNT~e~..i. .4+ + SOCIETY. + .+ ++++ + 4.+ + +4.4. Of interest to many friends in this ity and throughout the State was the announcement of the engagement of Miss Helen Engenia Sullivan to Lieut. Lucius S. IDolt, Jr., U. S. Army, the wedding .to take place in March. The announcement waa made at a party on Thursday afternoon given by Miss Sa (lie Sullivan, her sister. Only the mem hers of the Needle Craft Club and sev eral visitors were present. After play ing progressive games for an hour, the guests were invited into the dining room where the engagement was made known. On the centre table was a miniature bride standing beneath an umbrella from which hung numerous ribbons tied with orange blossoms. Each guest pulled one of the stream ers and out of the umbrella dropped cards disclosing the engagement. Af ter congratulations had been extended, a delightful sweet course was served by the little Misses Richardson. Miss Sadie Sullivan presented the honor guest with a lovely piece of lingerie. Miss Sullivan is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Sullivan and is a charm ing girl of unusual accomplishments. She is a graduate of Converse College. Lieut. Bolt is also a native of Laurens, and at present is stationed with the 323d Infantry, at Camp Jackson. 0 00 Among the many Christ.mas gaities here none was perhaps more enjoyed' tihan the big dance given on Thursday evening at the 'Traynham Guards Arm ory. Music was furnished by the l8th Regiment. band of Camp Sevier. A large number of visiting girls, as well as those from the Colleges who were at home for the holidays, added greatly to the pleasure of the evening. An admission fee was charged, the pro ceeds of which will be given to the lo cal Red Cross Chapter. 000 The following invitation has been is sued: Miss Mario Philpot At Home Friday, January Fourth, Nineteen Hundred Eighteen Three-thirty O'Clock Miss Helen Snilivan Miscellaneous Shower 0 00 On last Saturday evening Miss Mary Blackwell entertained a number of her friends at her home on Hampton street. A large crowd was present in spite of the bad weather and enjoyed a delight ful party. The two front rooms of the home were decorated artistically in holly wreaths and mistletoe, while be tween the rooms hung large bells amid bright green foliage. A delicious hot course was served by little Misses Ma rion and Legare Blackwell. The host ess was also assisted by Miss Amy Wolff. 0 o 0 The Wednesday Club had Southern Women WVaiters for the subject of the meeting December nineteenth at the home of Mrs. W' L. Gray. Mrs. L. George Balle talked most charmingly on Mary Johnston as a wo man and a writer, giving her a perma nent pilace in literature. Mrs. B. L. ,Jones talked on the very clever writer, Cora Harris. Mrs. WV. II. Dial read a very inter esting article, on "'The Ilistorical Ele ment. in Mairy .Johnston's Boks" ay ing tribute as a true chronicler an d a woman of' vision. Mr s. I ,neas, wvho knows Cora lIar 1.is personally3, told several anedotes of her. and the Misses Simpson returnedl yes t(erday after sp)endilng the Chitstmnas ithldays wvith -relatIves in Jackson ville, Pia. Upon0f their arrival home hey dIiscoveredi that the water heat lng lank ini the kItchen had butrst in their absence and that water had form edl and frozen on the kitchen floor so that It resembled a small sized skat.. ing rink. Miss Mell (Glenn, of Clinton, Is the guest of Miss Caroline Fleming this week. -Miss Mamie 'Blackwell, of Due West, visited 'Mr. and Mrs. H1. S. Blackwell t!ring the holidays. Mir. and Mrs. Plumer Blackwell, of Columbia, vIsited Mr. and Mrs. 'H'. S. Riackwell during the holidays. Miss Margaret Dunlap, of Palestine, Tex,, Miss Care Wyche, of Prosperity, and Messrs. Andy Smalling and Rain soy P'awcett, of Bristol, 'Tonn., are vIe iting Miss Margaret Dunlap this week. 31Iss Mattie Cobb Whitner, of Atlan ta, dnd Mr. J. C. 'Whitnor, of Porter Springs, 'Ga.; are visiting Misses Vir glnia and E~lizabeth SImpson. Mir.! RIichard Simnpson, who is attendIng the Seminary at Columbia, is also at home. Mr. Sam Ii. Shur. d, wvho has :e vIsIting Mr. and1( M.i W . ii. Giia a. begins liis journey et~k to Los A - lea, Cal., tomorrow. Del Beautil To B Here is a g shoppers. The trade, but have congestion, and marked them at to you. Come and se and rahogany, factories in the i Prices I S. M.& burg, and Mrs. Pierce Irby attended the funeral of Henry Irgy Saturday. Magistrate Ryland P. Traynham has been very sick at his home on Vest Main street for several days. His aunt, Mrs. Gigbon, has also been con fined to her room on account of injury she received when a piece of household furniture fell upon her. * * ** *e* * ** * * S * *0 * LONUi VIEW NEWS * * * 'Long View, Dec. 31.-We are having some very cold weather now. We are very sorry to know that Miss Lois Reedler is on the sick list this week. Mr. Mason Cole spent a few days at Clinton (luring the past week with his sister, Mrs. J. L. Chancy. Miss Allc Wells, of Grconwood, is v'is it ing relatives and friends during the hlidays. At iss .iariy 11111, of Alt . Olive spent the I hol idalys with her j fr'iendl, M isas Lid io Mr. iin;slkiu ('ole ia visiting his sis ter, Mlrs.. J1. L. Chianey, at Clijiton. -lMiss Sophiaii SmithL has returned after a v'ery lpleasant, visit to her aunt, Mr's. J. C. Wells. , , Misses Allic and Dollie Mae 'Cole visited at Mrs. L. N. bteeder's Satur (lay night. Mr. I lenry Smith and sister, Myrtle, spent yesterday wvithi their aunt at Mt. Olive., Mr. Stepp Smith was at home for a few days this week. The young people of this place enjoy ed a pound supper last Friday night at the home of Mr. 11. L,. Cole. Those who attended reportedl a nice time. 'Miss 1Ella P~lack, who h..i been visit ing her father at Ninety Six has returD-. ed home. Miss Kate Pinson is visiting her grand- father, Mr. Thomas Carter. Misses Ethel and Lois Reedor spent Thursday night with hiiss Dollie Mae Cole. Misses May and Bessie Hitt, of Cross 11111, visited Miss Dollie Mao Cole during the Christmas holidays. Wishing the Editor and every one *lse a happy new year. f" ' ?.l"' / j) ayed Shipment of :ul Davenports a Sold at Old Prices reat opportunity for after-Christmas se goods were' bought for the fall ust reached us on account of freight now to move them quickly we have prices that will mean a great saving e these Davenports; they are in oak and are made by one of the best Jnited States. rom $25.90 to $50.00 E. H. Wilkes & Co. Laurens, S. C. Thousands of Good Stenographers Are Needed Clerical Help Wanted Tihe government has just. written to this sehool poiliting out their targent need of stenographers, both male - and female, and asking us to help them in securing the great number needed. The starting salary offered is $900 to $1200 a *year.' Examinations are being held week ly in 4100 eities. liesides the demanmd of the government, the conscription is taking thousands of yolngir men fromt colly mmercial posit ions, and( their positions wiii lhve to be filled ....... . .l..N.ngtilir imI itixokejw. ".. ..%ap.. ... - Vii~ for detailedl lforfll~tol. \tdrss DRAUGHON'S PRACTICAL B'SINEPS COLLEGE, Greenville, S. C. THE UNIVERSAL CAR Ford cars are not an iex periment. Years of concentration oil a single mo(1el have proditcod a motor car of proved value. It is as important in mode rn life as the mail sor vice or telephone. Ilchind the Ford ear is gen utine Ford service, by competent mechanics using genuino Ford parts - with regular standard Ford prices. That is the - service given by this agency. Ryntifout $346, Tour ing Car $360, Sedan..$6'4i',- Coupelet $606, Town Car $595-all f. o.11. Detroit. On dis play and for sale by WALDROP'S GARAGE Laurens, S. C. X4 ..'r . it tr . ir n i wv....' .''...".w.r.. , _ :'. . ....w 'lL5.'Y~S.M~ 1.:( LTtt:. Ii .. ,v. .....,t ..e AT t a1