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* 49 * 1P *@ 10 I9.* V. 0 ** * Looa and Personal Mention * * 0 * * 0 o. * S 0 '0*@*o e S 0 Miss Ella Bearden, of Enoree, was a visitor in 'Laurens Monday. 'Miss Louise Simmons has gone to Hagerstown, Md., to remain several months on government -wori. Miss Lucy Mclhail, -who is teaching in Barnwell, is expected home for the Thanksgiving holidays. -Mrs. Edward 'MdCrady and little daughter are visiting 'Mrs. T. D. Darl ington this week. Mrs. J. FI.'Burton will leave today for Chester to spend Thanksgiving with her daughter, tMrs. Rt. 1. Sims. Mr 1j. V. Waldrolp, a prominent farmer living near Enoree, transacted business here Saturday. Miss Marguerite Dunlap 'has accept ed work with the local chapter of the Red Cross and will 'give three days each -week to -work formerly done by the county nurse. Mr. W. Carl Wharton, of Waterloo, was a visitor In the c!ty .londay wear ing a ha'ppy smile and receiving con gratulations on the arrival of a baby girl at his home Saturday. Mrs. A. 8. Eastorby has returned ;home after a visit of several sweeks to her daughter, (Mrs. 'Roy (Hilton, at Camp Benning, Columbus, Ga., where Capt. Hilton is now stationed. Eston 'Nichols, a member of 'Uncle Sam's naval forces at Charleston, has returned to his duties after a fur lough of thirty days spent",with his ,parents, Mr. and Mrs. H1. Nichols, in this city. The many friends of Mrs. G. C. Young, mother of Mr. Ross D. Young, will be glad to know that she Is rapid ly recovering -from the -injuries she sustained several 'weeks ago as a result of a fall. 'Misses Myrtle Teague and Katherine Holmes, of IMountville, have recently taken rooms 1with Miss Julia Irby on 'South Harper street and will make 'Laurens their home while practicing their profession as trained nurses. Iiss Willie Jones left several days ago for Nowberry, where she expects to remain for several weeks in the home of her sister, Mrs. 0. -B. Mayer, who has been carried to a Cleveland, Ohio, 'hospital for surgical treatment. Mrs. James M. 'Stout and little daughter, Josephine, from Washing ton, D. C., is visiting her father, Dr. L. S. Fuller and other relatives. She was accompanied 'by Miss Sallie Stout who has recently returned to Wash ington. Mrs. F. P. McGowan was called to Ninety Six yesterday to attend the fun eral of her brother, Mr. 'Love Calhoun, whose death occurred the day before. 'Mr. J. Turner Martin, a nephew, was also among those who attended the funeral. The friends of .Mr. 'Mansel Owings 'wore glad to see him at 'his office agailL a few days ago after a serious illness and operation. Although not enjirely recovered, be is regaining strength rapidly and. hc~es to be 'himslf again soon. 'Miss Jennie Shealy, one of the clerks at the local freight omeie, was carried last Wednesday to Spartanburg, .where she underwent an operation for appen-. dicitis. The reports indicate that the operation was successful and that she is rapidly recovering from its effects. Bride and Groom Visitors Mr. and Mr's. Herbert J. Sullivan, wvho .were 'married at the home of the biride's parents, Dr. and' WMrs. C. IP. Vincent, in Vaughnvilleo, November 12, arrived hi ,theo city last week after their honeymoon and are now visiting the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Sullivan, for a few days. They were h'onor' guests at an elegant six course dinner -given Saturday evening .by their .parents and yesterday even ing they -were again honored by Dr. and Mrs. '9. P. Vincent, Jr., who ten dered them a large reception when a large number of guests called to offer their congratulations. 'Smith-Sims Sunday afternoon at the iparsonage of the First Miethodist church, -Rev, P. F. Kilgo 'u'nite~d in anarriage Mr. T. F. -Smith, *ell :liwn" young farmer of Waterloo, and Miss Lisi Sims, daugh tgJ M4r. And 'Mrs. A. W. Sims, of the sgme place. The marriage 'was attend 'ed by several friends and relatives of ~.the young 'people. Buys New '1otap . Mr. H. J. Shealy, bagg o-aster' on the C. N. & 'L. railroad,,. Jprchased the new cottage on East "atdn istreet just completed by tMr. Albert 'Dial. 'Mr. A'healy is ppW occupying the editt resi dence on 'Irby Avemlue and wil take 'possessioi of his neiv home abute ,celabor 14t" bu RiigSun 0iapter Io.6, B . A regular ebpvoc tiorn of Risin Bun.Qh N, . 0, 0 '~ ." , .I '1toGld On AV reue~ted to be prese~t' anid o and the aIn d4ti, FIRE DANAGES CH.URCR Serious Damage to Baptist Church Narrowly Averted Sunday. Serious damage by fire to the First 'Baptist church was narrowly averted Sunday morning when flames were dis covered in the basement of the building while Sunday School was in progress. t Excessive heat is said to have caused a large sill near the furnace to ignite, the dire traveling to the floor overhead. When smoke 'was discovered coming through the radiators, the services were immediately brougth to an end and an alarm sent in to the fire de partment. The chemical apparatus from the fire engine was first called into use, but it was found that this .was not in working order so the largerj hose had to be used. The fire was quickly gotten under control and in a fetw minutes was completely extin guished. The dainage was mostly due to the effects of water and smoke. The amount has not been exactly arrived at, but will run into the Hundreds of dollars. Although a large number of people were attending the service, they made their exit in an orderly manner and no one was hurt. Services for the (lay .were called off. It has not been announced as to when services will be resumed In the build ing. TERRY STOCK SOLD Large Number of Iidders Here for sa~kle of Merchandise Stock Monday. A large number of buyers from this state and some from adjoining states .were here londay to attend the sale of the merchandise stock and fixtures of the late I. Terry. Bidding was spirited almost to the last, but the en tire stock 'was finally knocked down to B. M. England, of Westminster, at $8,970. It is understood that the pur chaser intends to re-open the store and offer the goods at retail sale, although no .public announcement has as yet been made. Bazaar a Big Success The bazaar and turkey dinner, held by the Kings Daughters society in the old Robertson Hotel Friday .piu ved a big'success both from the social and financial standpoints. A large number of people patronized the flower and fancy-work table, while still a larger crowd enjoyed the splendid dinner. The ladies of the society have asked that their thanks Pe extended to all who aided them in any way. Winthrop Doughters to Meet The Novem'bor meeting of the Win throp Daughters will be held with (iss Pearl Clardy on Monday, Novem ber 28th, at 4 p. m. Every member is urged to be 'present. Legionnaires to Entertain At the meeting of the Thos. D. Lake Post, American Legion, held Monday night, it was decided to hold a big get together meeting and dance in the le gion hall next Monday night. A special effort will be made to get out as many ex-service men as possible.' The Vost' also discussed at length the formation of a woxrpan's auxiliary to the 'post and it was unanimously agreed upon that the plan was feasible and desir'able. Card of Thanks I ;wish to thank *my neighbors and .friends for all their kindness .to me during my Illness, and I sure did ap preciate the many letters received while I wvas at 'the 'Baptist hospital. M. J. Owings. .Wednesday Club - The WVednesday Club 'will meet with 3Mrs. S. H1. Templeman on Nov. 23, at 4 .p. m. The subject for discussion is "The Courts, State and Federal". These taking part on the program will' 'be ' Mrs. M. L. Smith, 'Mrs. HB. W. Gasque, and 'Mrs. J. Hl. Sullivan. No More Sunday Gasoline As previousl-y annfounced in the news and advertising columns of the local papers, gasoline 'filling stations 4 will 'be closed next Sunday and on eacb 8.nday thereafter, motoripts being forced to put In a su-pply of~ gasol-ine] and oil on the day before. The sale of gasoline and oil has been prohibited by an ordinance of City Council passed 1 at the request of oil and gasoline deal. era. Provision has been made for< emergency cases," however, policemen j bping allowed to faane permits flor al such supplies 'where they deem it I necessary.' 'Gins to Close t According to advertisements carried t on other pages of this ,paper, it will I L1' seen that all ginneries of this city I wvill 'be' closed after Saturday of this week.. The crop is 'picked, said Mr. i etig,. one of the ginnors, and there is s no use in staying open -longer.'ncl- s ditiitally, he'said In reply to, a question I as to ginnings last season, that h'e had j egmpiled flgureft that showed that last t Week the glas of this city ginned ,186 < bales of-. cotton ae' eomnpar'd to (5& liles for the 'eanie "afe'k last year, a Rt weeks et course,,there will be,no i gfiangs at all, iwhereas last year ~e( ginnings were IbAetIdf~l*' at tiI DNA A8R & O0EBCE TO BANQUET DEC. GTH ell Attended Meeting of Iejuvinated Body Held Friday Etvening. A well attended meeting of the re uvinated Chamber of Commerce was ield Friday evening In the banking room of .the Peoples Loan & Exchange )ank, President Geo. (M. Wright presid ng. The membership committee, com posed of Messrs. E. D. Easterby, .L. G. Balle, I. :R. Nickels and W. R. lcCuen, reported 63 members signed up, this iumber having since been increased to 14 ,with prospects of an Increase to LOO. December 1st was decided upon is the )paying date for the first quar ;er dues and December 6th as the date 'or the first formal meeting. On that late a meeting and banquet will be leld at 7 o'clock in the evening at a )lace to be decided on -by the commit ee appointed for that purpose. This sommittee is composed of AMessrs. R. It. Nickels, W. L. Gray and Ross -D. Voung. Much time of the meeting was taken 1 with consideration of the 'water ind sewer situation. A committee ,omposed of I1'. W. 11. Dial, W. L. Jray, W. G. Lancaster, 'W. R. McCuen nd N. C. Hughes was appointed to ook into the matter and report back -o the body on the practicability of requesting City Council to qprovide for in election on the issuance of $100, )00, in bonds for this purpose. The ,ommittee, it is understood, is to en luire Into the financial status of the 3ity and to discover if -possible .how arge a tax levy would be necessary to ,arry on .the city government with an idditional levy for the proposed wa er and sewer improvements. 'LISTEN LESTER" AT OPERA HOUSE k .ReaT Tonic Is "Listen Lester" -the Musical Comedy Which comes tQ the Opera. 1louso Saturday, Nov. 20. Potent, pleasant to the taste and imell and sight, and a sure cure for tIl the ills that flesh is heir to. For an .ntiro year at the Knickerbocker Pheatre In New York it helped to build ip the morale of the theatre-going pub ic. It comes under the "musical .omedy" head of tonics concocted :by iarry L. Cort, George E. Stoddard, tnd Harold Orlob, and John Cort gave t the final mixing which makes it so %xcellent and effective. The ingre lients are breezy dialogue, an amusing itory, bubbly music, artistic staging, )eautiful costumes, effervescent danc ng, with a .brilliant cast of Broadway nusical comedy favorifes headed by Fohnny Wright to administer it, and .he daintiest, danciest chorus to give ,t that stimulating quality so neces mary, and the whole is a perfect blend .alculated to .send you forth feeling it and ready to tackle anything and wverything. Lyceum at Gray Court-Owiugs The Operatic Trio, a company of alented vocal and instrumentals, wili )e the next attraction of the Gray jourt-Owings, Lceum Course Tuesday wvening, November 29. This attrac ion come's highly recommended and is maid to be one of the' best of the sea ion. Among the special features of ~heir unusually httractive program is m 'laughable skit involving -the famous dr. Jiggs and M~aggie. Will Celebrate Arbor Day All glay Arbor D~ay exercises 'will >e held at the 'Hickory Tavern school )f December 2nd. The principal fea .ure of the day's ceremonies 'will be an mddress .by iProf. J. F'. Thomason, of nhthrop college. At the conclusion f the address, three high school dlasses will plant trees on the school awn in commemoration of the local >oys 'who served and those wvho gave heir lives for theli' country's flag. A basket dinner will 'be served at :30 and at night "The Lone Star" vill 'be given in the school auditorium >y Gray Court-Owings talent. 30TTON LINTERS. CO]IN~qG INTO OWN low BeIng. Used in the Mpnufacture of High Grade Writing Papers.. Spartanburg, S. C., Nov. 21.-It is Lot generally known t'hat cotton lint ire, formerly a ;waste ptoduct of the il mills, are now usett in making high rade writing, ledger and book paper. .daters have at last been commercial y established as a staple commodity, cording to a letter received by eramik C. Rogers, cashier of the Spar anburg Clearing' House, from the In erstate Cotton Crusjers' Association, no., of Washiiqgton. The letter reads, a part, as follows: "To all interested In. 43outher pro .ucts, this distinct achievement of cientific researoh will appeal as rorthy of substantial recognition, and t is'"proposed tha't it be celebrated by >romoting the . use of - paper for stai lonory and .record Durposes in which otton hinter ipuip is largely used." 'The ,:writer called attention to tshe hoot of paper on 'Which the letter was ritten (apparently a e'aper of good uality) that fletitains fifty .per cent, f -liter pulp anid efty per 4ent of best ottor rag pulp Xeetlng of Civic League .-The Civic League will meet in thec Rest Room at 3:30 o'clock Friday at-! ternoon. A full attendance is re questcd. 'Ars. .B. L. Jones, See. * CLINTON NEWS . Clinton, Nov. -22.'Mss Myra Lea nan spent the week-end in Grcenwood with relatives. Mrs. 1. -11. 41all and sons, of Great FaIls are the guests of her sister, Mrs. Wi. P. Jacobs. Mr. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., has returned! from a ten days trip to New York City. Just Imaj Suite for It isn't very ofi ber for so little m< Jacobean finish, a] 60-inch Buffet. ) most in service ar unto itself why yo splendid opportur suite at a most m( you our entire lin< S. M..&E HOGS For Bi I Will Have a Fii Saturday, I These Include 15 REC SHOATS All Treat< Get ready for You can't starv bread on hand. E. R. Mesdames It E. Sadler, Jack Davis and J. A. Bailey attended (lhe D. A. R.1 convention in Oharleston last week. Mr. T. G. Robertson and daughter, Margaret, of Charlotte, N. C., pent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. J. T. Robertson. Mr. W. A. Johnson spent last Fri day In Greennwood. Mrs. B. H. 'Boyd delightfully enter tained at two Rook parties last Tues day and Thursday afternoons. Mrs. Boyd was assisted In entertaining by Mesdames Reece Young and T. 'D. Copeland. A delicious salad course and Russian tea were served to about sixty guests. The Musgrove Mill chapter, D. A. R., held their November meeting at the home of .Mrs. D. W, 'Mason, Mesdames ine This( Your Dini $184.75 Ten Pieces :en that we can offer >ney. The suite si l. full size pieces, witl KVe guarantee this suit A satisfaction, which u should see it. To Lity to get a high grad >derate price. Come i of dining room furn !. H. WILK AND SH reeding Pu ne Lot of Hogs and ov. 26, at I SDurocs, Big Bone I Berkshires. ISTERED BROOD FROM 60 TO 100 ad With Anti-Chole, the boll weevil by r, e a man with pleti BL AI< Phone 300 Mason, J. A. Chandler, W. A. Galloway', and Miss Dorcab Mason being hostess. es. After a very interesting business. hour the hostesses served a most deli cious salad course and tea to twenty monbers. Mrs. John i-iolland ullnter was host-: ess to .the "Idle Moments Club" last Wednesday afternoon. After n pleas ant hour of sowing and conversation the hostess Served delightful refresh ments to the 'following guests: Me4 damies (Lee Young, L. D. .McCrary, W. D. Copeland, J. A. Chandler, W. J. Leake, Jas. ltR Cajpeland, Reece Young, 'Illugh Simpson, (lary Dillard, W. A. iMorehead, Irby .11k)) and J. 1W. 'Dillard. MIss Mary Dillard returned Monday from Anderson where she has been in the hospital for treatment. .>'I'Il I 'karming ng Room a suite of this cali iown is solid oak, 54-inch table and :e to give the ut is sufficient reason lelay is to lose a e and dependable n and let us show iture. ES & CO. OATS. trposes Shoats For Sale icks' Stable moland China, SOWS POUNDS ra Serum. aising your meat. ~ty of meat and ELY