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Ebe Zbbertser Subscription Price $2.00 Per Year Payable in Advance Pub i ed by ADVElTIIN 142WIING COMPANY Lauriens. .4. C. Advertishig 1a4te om Application. Obituaries and Cards of Thainks Ono Cent a Wor'dI. Eterod at We poatoillee at La yens, Z. C., as socond alass mail mat- r. LA1UltlNS, N. c., FlE H. 9, 1921. Taxes cannot be reduced by abolish ing the tax commission. The total ap propriation for the commission is but a few thousands of dollars, while it iplaced on the tax books of the state last year about $50,000,000 worth of property. Statistics will also show that the Welfare Board also sustains itself. Opponents of these two de partments of the government will have to seek some other cause thani expense to justify their opposition. * * 0 'NV[SNi LECISLATION This is an inauspicious time, to say the least, to launch a campaign for a reduction of working hours in the cot ton mills of the state. In the face of widespread stagnatioll inl busin ess the textile indistry is at least -partially taking care of its employees, runnmg full or part time when it could more profitably close down for a revival In demaild for goods. It occurs to us that. in the face of such a serious conlldition it is not to the best interest of em ployees to add to the troubles already existing in the industry. As a matter of fact, it is ((ll)tful whether the em iployees actulally care for the shorter hours proposed for them by self-appointed sponsors in the legislature. A great deal of thei r work is (lone by the piece alld when their time is reduced production is re duced ald automatically they receive less pay. PEiiployees of the textile in(lustry I this state have never appeared to be happier, more (j-roSperous, More con tented and made 'llore advllancelleit than during the last several years iwhile tile politicians have let them alone. We believe that alco-operatIve spirit exists between thom and their emnpiloyers that it will not, be to their advantage to dispell. Working condi tions in the mills are yearly becoming better and it may be safe to assume that there will be much improvement yet if the mills have prosperity them solves. COMMON SENS "The gravity of tile sitluaion con fronting the Sout'h as regards the I)lan IItilng of an1other otloi crop and the apprehension on our ipart that there are thousands of 1).eol)le in our stato who do not comprehend just vghat we are lp againstimipels us to ine thlkafS paftjb tie~ farmors,'biusi xss and ilfesai9nal emnjp .,of .Southl rolina, s'' ostAtument isEd eriai Colo Asocatin."We f I that It is our duty .to place the f iuar'ely before thlem, as start 11 g as they are, in order thlat every o .ganizedeighney i th(fe sitate niay join with u1s inl our efforts to see to it that no farmer in Solith Carolinaiplants over' one-third of his cultivatedl land in cetton this year." The American Cot~ton Association is a little tard(y ill placing "thle fBacts srliarely" 'before tho 'peop)l. tLet us hlope that tile ass9ociation is Onlly re ce'ntly in possossion ot these facts and thlat last year ny:hen it was telling tihe teopjle that tile worldl was noarly starving for our cottonl and we wvere t.h reatened with "commiercial slaver'y" if we had to sell for 35 or 40 cenis, thlat It was 4entstaken, 'fe~ propaganda of tile American C!o on As.'ppigtlion makes good read inf and its idea of organlzatlon andl en e-ing is a good one If it can be ca iled otut. iut, tho farmers this ye r-, if wejlay. bei allowed to say :It, needi not dagend upon any organiza tio#, gover'nmlent aid 01r anythling else besid~es individulal bommon sense to help them this year. The time is too iato for an organization, even If it cotild ho perfected. The ground is ready in o b roo M goon as theO rain !tops. Tver'yhody knows that there is more cotton on 'hland of all kinds than tho worldi is goIng to consuime this year. Moreover, thore is no de 111nd for' it no0w and world conditIons do not waranot an ear'ly dlemandi. Tho only t hing to be dlone thlen is to plant as much as can reasonably be sold and tha-t won't he mul~ch. Somobody, it may 'be as!:pre~d. Is going to gamble on the crloll and chant a b~ig 011e. Let him ganible. le ma win 0or he may not, laut thle gambieti often loses as wins. Tile .0ound bulsiness man is 'going to follo-w a sound business h)olley, cut down hi' home expenses by raising his own supplies, raise anything else he can raise at a profit and1( thlen plant nouwh cottoan to ireep him 'bt,,. Visitor from the West Friends here of Mr. Charlie Gray, who left this city with his farther 21 years ago 'and who has lived in the West since that time, were very much surprised to grqet 'him again 'Monday when he arrivcd in the citty with his aunt, Mrs. R. L. Gray, of Gray Court, to spend a few hours 'here! 'While here lIe went around the tpubilic square -and renclhved his old ac(luaintences, being heartily greeted on every hand. Mr. Gray is now living in Nogales, Ariz., and was enroute to New York on busi ness only stop)ing over for a day or so to visit relatives. He is it niephow of W. L. G-ray, of this city, and R. L. Gray of Gray Court, his father being recalled as "Jim" Gray by his friends 'here. * ** * * . . . . e * * CLINTON NE'S. * * Clinton, 'Feb. 8.-Miss Mary Ruth Copeland of Winth rop College sipent seveal'l days last week with her par cnts, Mr. an( Mrs. A. N1. Copeland. Mrs. W. 'N. Scott -and daughters, of Hlishopville, are t-he guests of NIr. and Mrs. Edgar Owens. Mrs. John C. Tienry andi laughter, of G-reenville, are visiting her par cnts, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young. IIvs. Idgar Owens spent several days last week in L'aurens with Mtrs. Gikerson. NI rs. H* J. Adair had as her guest last week for. the Copeland-Iip wed dig Miss Annie Green of New'herry. -Mrs. W. 13. Owens, Jr., and Billy re turned last Thursday from McCormick, after spending ten days with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. cveis. Mlissvs Melence TlornIley an1(d Eliza hetli I)ouglas, of Clliceor-a ('o*llege, spen11t tIhe week-end at hiome1 wit hi tIheir parents. .\lr. William Neville, of Colutmbia, sl:ent the welek-nd in town withi la tives. .\i1u. and .\Irs. Duncan Johnson, of Newberry attended the ('opeland-TIlip weddilig last week. Mrs. Taylor, of Greenville, is the guest of Mrs. Neville. Miss Mary King, of Washington, ). C., Is the guest of her parents, Mr. and M 3rs . 1,. King. Irs. Shiockley, of Spartanbutg, is visiting her (laughter, Mrs. W. P. Jacobs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IIAILMONY NE WS * *. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9** Harmony, Fob. 7.-Miss Aline Kill itngsworth, who is attending school at Donalds, was et hom1e last Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J'rnest 'Hurts spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mr's. Al bert Mai'tin. Miss Nell Stewart entertained her friends last Saturday night by having r. birthday party. All reported a fine timue. Miss Susan Huighes spent Fridlay night with Misses Pauline and Tirzah Hlugheas. Messi's. Fruank Gilmer and 'B. P. Dav enport from (Greenville county were visiting in this community a few (lays ago. Mr. L,. H. H~arper, 'from Greenville, spent several days with his grand mother, Mr's. J. A, Hughes, of this coim mu nity last week. Mr. .Jatmes F. D)avis, a native of this community, who has been living in Spartanbutrg fot' some time, has moved back and two are gladi to welcome him andl his~ family back home. I~wis Stoney Better. Many friends horo of Lewis Stoney, brother of Mrs. if. S. Blackwell, will be0 gla~d to learn that he is rapidly im. proving from an attack of sleeping sickness which overtook himi in a v-mall town ' near St. Louis several weeks ago. Mr. Stoney, who travels for the ti~nPontis, of 'Wilmington, Del., was suddenly stricken iwith blindness while in 'a restaurant and had to 1)e taken care of by strangers until his branch office could be notified at St. Louis. .Assisitance was sent him at once and he wvas carried to St. Louis and pIaced under the care of skiliful physictans who succeeded In restoring his sight and r rtially reatoring him to health. It h dought that with a few weeks more of treatment he will be recovered sufficiently to return home for trecutperation. Is mother, Mrs. Jane Stoney, is 'here with Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell and lie twrill likely re turn here, Mr. Stoney taught at the Watts Mills school here Tot' several terms and has many friends in the city. Card of Thalinks We wish to thank ouri ft'iends and neilghbors for the many acts of kind ness showvn uts (luring the sickness and at the (dealth of our lit band and fathet'. Tlhe memory of ti~s thought futlness wvill always be cherished b~y uts. Mi's. J. T. Peden and Family. Gray Crnt, . C. Dr. S. P. Blakely Locates Here. Dr. 'S. P. Blakely, a native of this cotunty sbut who has recently been practicing in Cherokee county, arrived in the dity lust week and wJi take up his residence here to practice his pro fesslon. He has not secured an ofnice as yet, but hopes to -be located some time this week. 'Ils il)lans are at pres ent a little unsettled because lie is giv ing much of his time to attenti6n to hIs wife Who is undergoing treatment in a Spart'anburg'hospital. For the pres ent he is boarding with Mrs. Temple ton at the Gilkerson House. Ills many fkiends will be glad to welcome 'in back to the county again. $ SPECIAL NOTICES. ' a * $ For Sale-I have an extraordinary line, btg-boned Poland China boar registered "Tennessee King," 2 1-2 years old. \Veighs between 600 and 700 pounds. Will exchange for two good mnhic cows. 'Worth four milk cows, 'but will take .0wo It they are good ones. This is an unusual oppor tunity to get a high class boar. I. W. Conipton, formerly of Laurens county, present address 1508 Candler BUuild ing, Atlnta. Ga. 30-3t-pd For ileni-lalle house on West Main street. .Albert Dial, , 3o-I t if you want to convert your Liberty Bonds into cash, see Home Trust Co. at Enterlrise National Bank. 30-2t Waitd41--The public to know that the Cash-and-Carry Beef Market Is now ol)en for busines.i at old City .\Market stand. E. liakely. 30-1t Yord For Sale-In' good condition. Price $200 cash. Box 52, Laurens, S. C. For Sale-Pure Rhode Island Red eggs. $1.50 per setting. Call and see .the stock. J. C. Shell. 30 -4-d For Itent-T--'h ree unfurnished roolis suitaible for light house-keeping. Aliss laggie Alarm tin, .111 S. l1larperi St. 30- 1t I'or Sale -horoughbied Iihode Is land lied cockerel s, early sprimig hatch, '2.50 each: later hiartched, $1.25 each. .'ggs, $1.10 per setting of 15. .1 nulius c Al. Todd, Gray Court, lout 3. 30-lt-p(d Found-About week ago Collie dog. Owner can h.Lve same by describing him and paying for feed and this al vertisement. Walter Fuller, Waterloo, 30-i t-l(l Notice--The corn mill at Yar borough's is again in operation. We grind for one-tenth and take toll. Bring us your corn, John Yar borough. 30-2t-pd Wanted-To trade good milk cow for registered Duroc sow. 'W. G. Clardy. laurens, Route 5. 30- It-pd For HInut-Two furnished rooms. Mrs. Clyde T. Franks, Jones Street. 30-1t For Rent-A seven-room house on Main Street of Gray Court, near school building, one acre lot, good orchard, well and .iarn. See T. Houston Babb, Gray Court. 30-2t-'pd Lost-One 33x4 Goodyear smooth tread tire and rim 'between Greenville and Laurens on Augusta-Princeton road. Liberal reward if returned to Vincent's Garage. 30-i t-Jd For Sale-Nice DIuroe-Jersey shouts. Albert irial. 30-1t For Ient-Five horse farm known as Jerry )lace. J. II. -Powers. 30-it-pd For Sahe--Pure Rhode Island Red henls, $1.50 each, plenty of eggs at $1.25 for 15. Mrs. A. Coke Holt, Far lby Ave.. Laurens. 30-1 t-rad 'Hemstitching and Pecoting Attach ment, works en any sewing machine, $2.50. Self--thrmeading nieedles, package 25c, Mutual Sales Co., IRox, W-934, Chiarlotto, N. C. .30-It-pd For Sale-Rggsq from twoe pens of fine R. I. Reds, Your choice, $2.00 or $1l.50 per 15. Also one April-hatched cockerel, $2.50. W. B. Holmes, 225 W. Main St., iLaurens. 30-5t-pd Notie--All trespassing on my 'qlan tation strictly forbidden, especikthly in and aroundl my houses. All violations or this notice Iwill be punished by law. t Miss) Ehiza Mol~ill. 30-1 t-ud Thme Cash-anid-Carry Market.--The undersigned has opened up a new and up)-to-dlaft meat market on the cuish arxl-carry plan, and am- now readly to carve my friends and the spublic igen orally with the best beef andl pork to be had. Give me a call--at the old City' Market stand. E. R, IBlakely. 30-it Why don'tAS FERTILI THEY wil Tbackc to of productio: you to sell, tobacco, trg< money crip substantial ~ The American Agri Ashepoo Fertilizer BUILT UP SOLD BY M. J. OWINGS CLYDE T. FRAN Notice-eWe will give the highest narketprice for Liberty Bonds. Pal metto 'Dank. 29-5t-pd Notice-I have arranged to be in Laurens two days each month. If your piano needs tuning leave order with S. M. & E4. H. Wilkes & Co. 0. M. Tully, "lano Tuner. 28-tf Cabbage Pliants For Sale-I have nice stocky plants just the right size to set out. It will pay you to have plenty of early cabbage in your gar den. Can make prompt shipmont- of the following varioties: Charleston and Jtarly Jersey W'akeflold, Flat Dutch and Succession. Prices, less than 5 thousand at $1.50 -per thousand; 5 to 10 thousand -at $1.35 por thousand; 10 thousand and over at $1.25 pe thousand. Send money with order. Plants by mail 30c per hundred. C. F. lethington, Meggett, S. C. 28-5t Eggs For Sale-Ithode Island Iteds (Reds that stay red). $2.00 for 15. W. It. AlcCuen, Laurens. 28-tt Wanted-Soineone to saw lumber 'on shares near Warrior Creek church In this county. For further information write W. M. Suttles, Box 301, Ander son, St C. 27-5t-pd Notle-Laiurens Trust Company will ipay you 7% for your anoney. 26-10-c Horses and Mules-I have a few nico horses and a bunch of good mules for sale.' W. H. Wharton. 13-tf NOTICE Notico is hereby given that a Cash ier's check dated Oct. 24, 1919 and is sied to .I. It. Coward and payable to It. It. Coward, has been lost or inis placed by the said owner andi holder thereof, and that the said -Cashier's clc'k by any other than the said I. It. Coward is unlawful and unauthorized. Notice is further hereby given that a duplicate Cashier's check wIll be Is sued to the said owner in lieu thereof after advertisement for two tweeks. BANK OF WAltE SiOAI4S, WaIe Shoals, S. C., -Fee, 1, 1921. 30-2t-c Citation for Lettors of Adinilstratign State of South Carolina, Coility of Laurens. Ity 0. (. 'T'homll psoni, 'robate Judge: Whereas lenry Grant and W. L. Grant made suit to ine to grant them Letters of Adiiinistration of the estate aid effects of Taylor .rant. These are, therefore, to cite and ad ionish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Taylor Grant, deceased, that they be and appear be fore me, in the Court of Probate. to he held at Laurens Court House, Lati rens, S. C .on -the 23rd (lay of Febru ary, 1921, next, after publication here of, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, If any they have, why the Haid Administration should not -be granted. Given under my hand this 7th dayto February, Anno Domini 1921. 0. G. THOMPSON, 30-2t-A J. P. L. C. VULCANIZING Don't throw away your old tires. Have them Vulcanized at ~. McDaniel's Vulcanizing Plant All modern tools in use and first class work guaranteed Tires, Accessories, Oils and Gas. Free Air and Water. Next door to Post Office. HEPOO ZE RS % al I help you get pre-war costs ri and enable your cotton, ~k and other &at a more rof it. cultural Chemical Co. Work., Charleston o a standard NO-r DOWN to a price ~, Laurens, S. C. KS, Lauren., S. C. Aa. eat meSmAmnieal caondAtion.n NOTICE! It is our desire to open an AGENCY for our HIGH GRADE SERVICE in CLEANING AND DYEING in your city. We prefer this agency to be in connection with some reputable and estab lished business as a side line to such business. An excellent opportunity. If interested advise promptly, giving nature of business. FOOTERS DYE WORKS CUMBERLAND, MD. COAL The Good Kind Burns Up Clean FOR PROMPT DELIVERY Eichelberger Bros. Phone 33 Drag Saws at Special Prices As long as our Type "W" Drag Saws, which are equipped with Bosch Magneto and lever control, last and until Feb. 15, 1921, we will make a special price f. o. b. Columbia of $150.00 on these mach ines, which means a 25 per cent cut. Columbia Supply Company 8M8 Gervals Street, COLUMBIA, S. C. WRIG9wLEY After Every eal" Everywbere, All over the :world people use. this goodsy fQr its beefts, as* .Pleasure.-CHAG clean.ibreath - sweet. throat Sealed - ?l~h. K p t it