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Subscription Price $2,00 Per Year Payable in Advance Publnshed by ADVERTISING PIUNTING COMPANY Jaurens, S. V. Advertising Riates on Application. Obituaries and Cards of Thanks: One Cent a Word. bintered at the postoilee at Lauirens, S. C., as second class mail matter. LaAV'RENK, S. ('.. DEC'. 22. 1i120 'lhe Adiveritiser Wishes its r'e:ders and frin:: Ilapp% ('brimis'Ia. ltendersz of Th'le Advorti ,er- may not be stried-il if the peapier' is issued a day. late no Y t week. * * 0 We al., r(t !in a moed t m c a1)oult taxci.i and increased appropria tionsi just a tle Chrisitnas scason. but the li(o :.' d bi tl. einz rriel oin by the adtvoit'.te t h w!i ( ans build in a't t:ie 'I Iiversity a am i:. The munho 1.<' * i'-SOrtin ':'-I' a::I a mlouis as ' .' or "1.' * e ' "M~'lTE AlD V 1,IHS EIt" We dircet atttntion to the iplea of the Near !ast otlhitee found on an other )a'- of this paler. There are many 1Nis for aid at thi' time, and one alnos-t heomes har(encd to them. but th 0Ic:t for the thousands of chil dren whiih the Near East committee is seking to saveI t t tou ch1 the hearts of us all. As we understand the plait .sinile efntthution may he se4nrt to llm i hadquar-terls. Alr one monthL'. e'ntribution aid a pledge for so minhy ltoinths after that. The Ad veItis(:' is n1ot refuested to open a (ontriblution column, btit it will he glad to r((eive' contrilbutions and for Ward thrm to the prope'r .-ource, mak ing acknowledgement of the same through the paper. The Advertiser will bei1n a subscript ion with $5 per month fo' five months. How many will "Iatclh The Advertiser" by send ing in 'th(ir names and contributions to this iCe, the first contribution or the nt1i7r amount being sent here and' latei contributions either here or to Columita. Or who will "double,'' or tripl<" The Advertiser? Or who twill o lore and help In this great cause? Do It Now' BEl LIBERAt~L A State.iint issued by the commit lee of governors aft(r the goverrcr' of many state adjotIrnled their meeting at -1;arrisbur:'. Pa., several weeks ago CaTries oulit the. idea, of mu il hp and co-operti whi.h should per vade all busi ness relaion( in the present st ringency it tle best interests of e. yody are to be served. TIhe man who lie to e ahearl of his fel low m4i ii ian 3 0!' sr lre hi imself gainst n ahonest creditor by exact ng(man not on l does hi creditor na mtuiiy firom ' h ich he may not re -- k a ('hiantce ottn l Iring dw c: Lis e'f and the whole comn mn v, . .a ,oh e whli chlib era lity andl aound judgmiten~t would avoid. The statemnent by the 'ommtitee of governors as given1 to u9 by :t bankeir Sas follr<~ ''Iat e'very' individlua do(1 all he can to help and encourage his neighbor. Le hcre be a consplete mobilization of the finanet:l and spiritual assets of every comImunity. Nei-ther God nor the Governmnt ought to be asked to help those who (do not first make every ef trt liossible. to help themselv'e~s "There ought, however, to be a 'initedl e'ftirt In Cvery community to keep any' good rman from being de stroy'ed becausr' he cannot immedI ately met his obligations. Under ex.. sting conditions it 'would be the acme of inhumanity' and of unwltsdomn to torc aly dr-f'or irat0 beankruptcy If the most liberal indIulgenc e he would uiltimtelyi beo able to pay. Jlusinessq fiil ures cto moere than wreck business; th-y ofttimic destr'oy men. 'Libr ia indlulgnees'. aind renewvals ;'hould a4 granted bey the manufactur Crs to the jobbers, by the jobbers to Tem('rehnnis. by the mci'hants to the nldividuals. It Is no tIme "'r a' red ie.; 0 se ize his debtor1 by t he lie"' 1(1 'agely say: 'Pay :te what Crocs 20f, 1920. lhear Santa Claus: De.2019. I am a little girl ten years old, am in fifth grade at school. I have one little afsteri five years old. 'We 'will (expect you n'ext. F~riday nIght, LoIs, miy little s'iste'r wants a (loll bed, and "ome othcr things. I want a Pair of 'bedroom slIppeeru, a book and we both want lots of fruilts and nIco ,things to eat, and~ d'rmt forget my little cousins who live in' Asheville. imr little friend, TN tue!c Wa de. SAYS COTTON GRADER SHOULD BE USED MORE District Supervisor of Cotton Grader Work Visled Laurens Last Week. Mr. E. G. Parker, in charge of cot ton grader work in this state, visited Laurens last week to Inspect the 'work being done by the local cotton grader, Mr. Rush. Mr. Rush was in Clinton inspoeting cotton there and was not able to meet Mr. Parker, but the lat ter went over the situation here with local p'eople. ite expressed consider able disappointment that the services of the grader hero were not heing more generally utilized and urged the' farmers to carry their entoin to him before selling or storing. lie wrote out a statemelt to ihe farmiiers before his doparture and it is printed in part as follows: "I was very much surprised u'on Ily visit ier totday to 11i1( ithe siaill number of farm1ers taking advantage of the Government Cotion Gradii , service, very f w inl comparison to ot he' points wilt te government grad ers are staton1d. "Some farmners here, I uniclersFtand, are actually storilg :111d illsurine their cotton without 1av1ir it graded at all. They liy e successfIla rmers. but it is certainly not their fault. What grades- do they think they wold .iet paid for if this cotton burineld? Well. it wouldn't he bitter tlan the etfitoll is. SupI)osc they wainted to borrow mlloley Onl tilat cotton. Would yo. like for your bank to auvance money On cotton not graded Would you like for your bank tit advalice (tile other felloiv) money oI cottoll grade(d by Tom, Dick and larry. who have lever l4een tested as to their ability to gradle ? Some banks are loaning mloney o311 on'. cotton grIaded I governmlletli graders. SuIppose you have that cotton stored and want to sell it. If it has not been graded and you think the price near yotr 10ea you cail on a buyer, give him11 a lost of your' numbers al(d he pro ceeds to have it sampled. Oftetn it is tiered In the warehouse and tills lier has to be torn udown, for tile cotton to be sallpled satisfactrily. Well, tile iyeir goes through It and make yo a price. If the price doesn't meet your idea what hop ens? The cotton Is either allowed to i main ol a wet platform oi the ground. exp ')oaed to wrCather, or' ele it is tiered again in tie warihouse in itht latter casc yo' hai '' tle same per fom'Illance to go through a.zain when offering again. and certainly so if yo1 offe(r to another buyer. "If a 'free griader' has grated It, wI, yes, you can sell it to your local buyer's soletim( S. bit ar to u gett In. paid for what you' etton tuiaili: grades? Cotton fairimers, i i, tim to s-top h. ing the goat for the "whole world. Ila%( 'our 'otton gradtl Ieftor,' sell ing. 11i'e Your cotton gradedebefore storlilg ld insuring. Place yourself In a lposition where YOU can mlarkect your cotton iltelligently.~ Where you know what you hav'e and are n1ot de pendent ur320on y'our1 local mariket, bit ('an offer as wtell as a ('otton buyer~i to any' buyer' or' mnil any where. .2 G. Parker." * LANFO~iD STATION V :' * * * *, * * * , I Lanford Station, 'ilec. 19---The ha1I'erl9fCoiifeence convened twith the M. E. church here Friday and was well attended by the oflicial members. Thie preitid~r'g elder will In'each next Sunday m1onfing. -The j'lay giv n'n our school auidito r'i1l-lstifrIduynight b~y thle Gray Cburt'ewli git 'talent was very mucn pnjoyed, and the play Pronounced a good dn9 Thqe sihool .elosed lFridlay nilght for lho Chlristmaas holidays andI the schooi children gave a very delightful little Christruas entetainmtent w~hich de.. serves much praise for both teachers and -pupils. 'Mis Nina Le'wis, the principal, lpft Monday morning for he)' homW' '%In Conway, Miss Jennie Bulrges, intermediate tenehler, will "spendi the holiday8 at her home in 'Manning, and .Miss Searity Chapman primary teacher, is at home with her 'parents in Foulntain Inn. We want to stay about our teachers ini their ab. sence that two have a faculty that we .are proud of and one that is u~p to dato In every respect. We can boast of a faculty as good if not the best of any in the county, if not the whole state, Messrs. Yates and Charles Waldt'op have returned from Wofford College to spendi the holidays at 'home. Afis Lottie .Cooper -and Mr. L, H. Wilburn of Enoree, were happily mar ied last.SV~eday, D~ec. 12, by the 11ev. C. B. Prince. They left imme1Cdiately on a .bridal' trip -to several important b'ities~ tipi Northl andI returnedl to their hlomle nt mnrcn thi mve. Tsap py young coiple have the best wishes and hearty congratulations of their host of friends here. Mr. Iiram Burdette had the misfor tune to lose his residence and all the household furniture by a destructive ilre last week, the family barely escap ing with their lives. 'We learn'lhc loss was vc'ry heavy, as they only had a very small insurance. They have the syns:lathy of the entire community in their loss. Prof. Fred ). ox, and Miss Jeanette (Cox. iembers of the faculty of the l3urroughs High School in Conway. have returned home to slieni the Christmas holidays with their parenits. -Mrs... 1). Cox has returned home after a Very pleasant visit to her sis ts Ai's. itycrCs and r Randall, in !ic ndersonville, N. C. 11r. and \ rs. J. T. Langstonl spent Thev wek-nd -with their daughter, Mr. -nd Mirs. 1. T. Patterson. Crs . '. Waldrop and %Ir. .1. F. Waldrop wcat to !!endersonville Sat .rday to visit Mirs. T. R. Deshields. who is Very sick. She suffe'redl a fall ddisocated her hip and she' is lo' (":1ected to recover the Fhoek in htr weakened condition. However, we :ope '-he will recover and be s;iared nuay more years. iiss iElizabeth Martin of a. the week-end with .\oiss Carry F wlie. FOR PATJ iW. Mil.oU 1loektiI 11111 3Man Missing Since 1,(iq Wedniesdilye-Ieft for Charlotte Rock 11111, Dec. 18.-Pat W'. \lajor, ' ;Il known resident, who nove(d here from Anderson a yoar ago, has been missing since Wednesday afternoon and all ff(o'ts to ascertain his where abouts hav e been iinavaillir. accord ing to aimission made this afternoon y IDr. .1. 1. Major, his cousin. Wednes. day Mir. .Major .was in Shelby on busi 'fless with G. P. Williams and S. W. Parrish Of this city. Oin the return trip h( left the car at King's Alountain, sayin; lie was going to Charlotte. S'nce that time he has not been seen, althougb taquiry has beeii made in Charlotte. Spartan.hurg, Greenville and Anderson and members of the family are completely at a lo-s regarding his ilsa ppearance. lie asced that his fain Ily lc notified of his intention to spend Wednesday night in Charlotte, but when he failed 't show ulp 'iThursday nicht or as Was his custom to elither tehie;'hone or telegraph home when) hLe wa-- tlcc'%te-dlyN detained, members. of the family became iieasy and fear h( suddenfly became ill or teimborarily dicented and is among strangers to whom lie is unable to explain who he is. Today it was decided to make the matter uJiblic in the hope that somie onle light be able to ftinish a clue :i.? to his whereabouts. .Iemjbers of the family, Dr. Major states, at iware of no reasoi for his disappearance arm] tI' ose who were with hlimI on the tr ip \\ednesday say lie was in his wnal jolly' mood during the diay. EGolden~ Wedding Celeb~rated. .mir. and Mirs. J1. L. Niahaffey, with lifty<!ipht guests Celebrated their 50th~ anm P (earmy of their wedding Sunday, the I t h, in their home near here. F'ifty-three~ of'the fifty-eight present were sons, daughters and grandchil dren. .\r. and Mirs. Mahaffey' wvere Uresented with a beautiful gold ring and watch by the immedhi.'te family. Other beautiful gifts were handed in l:-y visitors. A splendid mid-day lunch was ser'vedi to those present. .Mr. Ma haffey gathered the immlediate family into -the living room after hupcheon and in a few well chosen' words, spoke his appreciation and that of hIe bride for the presence of the good.. ly number on this anniversary. Jewr Big New York tirocetry Firm Keep~s Downt Rats Yroome & Co., Butter' & Cheese Mecrchanmts, Newv York Cilty, say's: "We keep R AT-SNAP in our cellar all the time. It keeps down rats. We buy it by the gross, would not bo without it." Farmers use lRAT-S.NAP beeanuse h; pass up all food for RlAT-SNAP. Phre sizes. 3tGc, 65c, an@$.25. Sold , ilaranteed by Laurens Hardware ('o., Putnam's Drug Store 'and Ken niedy flros, * To $amta Clans Gray Court, S. C. D~ee. 18, 1920. Dlear' Old Santa: I am a little boy jumst six yea~rs old. I go to school at ickory Tavern. I want you to bring a little train, little a utomnobilec, some oranges, aiples, oranges, candy, n.ts and fire crackers, and just a lot of things to me. .Gray Nelson. Mr. Fred White Says, "D~on't Idle lie. (eanse You Only See One Rat." "1 (lid, pretty noon- I found my cel .Lar full. They ate my potatoes. After trying RAT-SNAP I got 5 dead ha. The rest later. They pass up the po tatoes to eat RAT-SNAP.'' If there ar~ r'at ar'ound your place follow Mr. White's example. Three sizes, 35e, G3e. anid $1.25. Sold and guaranteed Lau rens Hardware Co., Putnam's D:'ag S'tore and Kennoe nreg I hereby announce mysef a cqn4w date for Mayor of Laurens and.'pledge myself to abid- by the results of the Democratic primary. JOHN A. PRANKS. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Mayor to fill out the unexpired term of W. -1. Richey, Jr., resigned, and pledge myself to abide by the re suits of the Democratic primary. C. R. BISHOP. I hereby annoiee myself a candi date for the office of Mayor to fill out the unexpired term of W. R. Richey, Jr., and 'pledge myself to abide by the results of the Democratic primar' election. W. H. DIAL. I hereby announe myself a candidate for Mayor of Laurens, and pledge my self to abide by the results of the Democratic primary. PII1IL D. I1UFF. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Mayor of Laurens and pledge mynelf to abide by the results of the Democratic primary. GEO. C. HOPKINS. 5 SPECIAL NOTICES. S S Lost.---Hull dog, male white with large brown spot around one eye. Named Bull. Roward. Notify Thos. F. Joines, at Lailrens Hotel. 23-2t-pd Taken Up.-Snall Jersey cow last Wednesday. Owner can get same by paying costs. W. M. Hinson, S. lar pc r St. 23-1t-pd For Sale-New automatic Winches ter shot gun, 12 guage, price $36.00. D. E. rodd. 23-It-pd For Sale.-Dry oak wood, cut and split for grates or stoves, $10 per cord delivered. 11. It. T. Todd, llaris dale Station. 23-3t-il For Sale or Exclange.--We have a fear phonographs which we are now offering - at attractive imrices. Vill trade for pianos, organs or other things. They are real high quality phonographs and will play any record made. T. H. Sumcrel, East Main St. 23-1t-chd Wauted-To buy heiferr. Will want about fifty in all. Fat 01' len:1. J. W. Henderson, Jr., Laurens, S. C. '3-1t-pd Trespags Notice--.\l per-ions are hereby forbidden it hunt or othetvise trespass on my .ani . Wml. Franeei W eathers4. 2." 1 t-pdl Wanted-To trade a touring car for a light truck. T. '3. Sumerel, East Main street. 23-lt-chd For Sale.-Two cows, fresh in milk. Both with helfer calves about ten days old Thursday. One reg! tered Jersey. S. J. Burns, Gray Court, Rt. 3. 23-1t-pd Foun(L-$5 bill. Loser call at Ad vertiser oflice and provc ownership be fore Christmas. It. L. Walker. 23-it-pd Used Cars and Bugles. -We have a few used cars, Fords. Alaxwells and Ovelands; also souc buggles and wagons, cither new or' second hand. Will sell cheap or trade for other things. T. B. Sumerel. East Alain street. 23-It-chd. Farms For ltent--I have t'wo nice farms for rent with good buildings and new dwellings. .I). 'E. Todd. 23-5t-pd For Sale.--One Richmond heater, )ractlcally new. $18 thtl. AMrs. It. E. R'ichards. Farley Ave. 23-it Noticee-Il ave your a'rns washed for C'hristmas. T. H. Sumerel. 23-i1t-chd L~ost.--On public square gold stIck pin, heart shaped, set with plearI and op~al. Finder will pleast. return to Adver'tiser omele and rcceiv'e r'ewardl. 23-it-pd For len'-Tharee rooms on South Harper .street with ttil conveniences. Miss Maggie Martin. 23-.1t. Liost-Strayed-Dark ,1er'sey cow, horns broken. Hf. C. Wi'-minig, L~aurens. 23-it-pd ~For 114'nt-Tharee firt) floor' rooms partly futrnished. E H'te '"Room," care The Advertiser. 23-it-pd For Rent--rco'd four or five horse farm, known as D~r. C. A. Saxon home place. See J. M. Philpot. 22-3t Wanted-To buy one peacockt and two honil. M. 'L Copeland. 22-tf Por Sale-One new Ford touring car. Clyde T. Franks, at Farmers .Na For Saie.--One second-hand mahotr any case piano in good condition.. J S. Machen. 21-5it For Sale---Six horse-power gasolIne engine. Waterloo make, compartliely new. Price $75 D). Fl. Todd. *21-1.-pd For Sale--I have for sale five good mules; will sell at half the pries that stock deale,' will charge you. See mi. I will give you terms. D. Fl. Tddd. ?1-5t-pd For Itett.-Five horse farm.. W. J, Fleming, Ora, S. C. 16-tt Now on Hand--Bunch of fresh horses and mares. Come -and see themi at old stand in L.aurens. WV. H. W'harton. 13-tt Picture . Frantes-Any siz~e, both square and oval with plain or convex glass. Glood assortment pictuiro mouldIng .iust received. N'ichols Stu die. 3.tt Had Him Long Time. My lit tle brother, six, wais asked how old his ganadpa was, and he answvered: "I don't know how old ho is, but I knowv we have had him a very long time." ,a Notiee of Lost Certlhicate of Deposit Not ice is hereby given that Cer'tifi cate of Deposit NA. 9, dated October 30, 1919, of Baink of Mountville,- of Mountyillo, S. C., issued to 'Wi, M. Pinson, deceased, has 'been lost or misplace'd and that I will -make liappli cation to said bank for a dirplicate of stame on Thursday, Deccemaber 30, 1920. -Mists N ra Pinson, A. inistratrix. Mour.tv'ille, . C , neer,,hm. 13,'190. OWEN BROS. MARBLE & GRANITE CO. DESIGNERB MANUFACTURERS ERECTORS Dealers in everything for the -eme tery. The largest and best equipped mon umental milA in the Carolinas. GREENWOOD, - - - S. C. THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF AUGUSTA ----- ANNOUNCES-- -- THE N CELEBRATED JOSEF HOFMANN IAUNO "MASTER OF THEM ALL'"-..(N. Y. Wcrld) In Concert... THURSDAY EVENING JAN. 6, 1921, 8:30 GRAND, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Prices: $1.00.$1.50, $2.00, $2.50. Ticket sale at Grand Theatre Box Office Jan. 4-6. Mail orders addressed to Mrs. C. Kellogg, "The Hill," Augusta, Ga. For Real Tire Repairing RIM CUTS, BLOWOUTS REATREDING A SPECIALTY City Vulcanizing Station AT CITY FILLING STATION HOSIERY Worsted He atherand~ Mercerized "LuTe FROM FACTORY TO USER S.PEIAL OFFER To litrodnee .'Cataiiba Chie r" Men's Half Hose, We Will Mall, Iostrpald, to any Address4 floxtof six pairs AlERCERIZE D for $2.25. Blox of twelve pairs MERCERIZED for' $4.25 Two dozen or more at $4.00 per dozen. 11 igh-splierd HCel and Toe. fiuble Sole, (-ARANTlIT D TO UIVE SAT ISFACTORY WIOA R. Sizes 9 1-2 to 11)1-2. in Black, White, Nrv, Pearl, Smoke, Tan, (or dova. Green, Palm Beach,) eae''. THESE SOCKS 13ETAll AT 60e to 76c Wie pair. "CATAW1.I CIIIEF" WO1)STED HEATHER lALF HOSE are also Box of Three pair for $2.50. Box ot' six pai: for $1.50. hiox of twelve pair for $8.50. Two dozen or moret at $8.25 per dozen. These sox are giaranteed)to give satisfactorY wePar. Sizes 9 1.2 to 11 1-2, In Fawn. Green and Brown Heather mixture.. These. are thc popular' weight wvorated Fieather' that ar e so popular for low shoesa and arie still retajling :or $1.00 to $1.50 per hpi. Order At Once. Cash With Order., Liberty Hosiery Company ROCK HILL, S. C. Table Damasks A Thanksgiving day is approach' ing, we offer some nice goods for the dining room thble. We have gone through our Hos iery stock again and adjusted prices in keeping with the present market value. A clean cut is made in all Sheet ings anid Domestic goods. -A reduction is seen .~ Sweaters and all Knit Goods at SW 6. Wilson & Co.L ~OOSE LEAF LEDGEIRS ..Fr Sale By.... SADVERTISER PRINTTNG2 Co