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Mt~eZEbber tizer Subscription Price $1.50 Per Year Payable in Advance l'nblishied by AlVE)TTISING PilNTING COMPANY Laurens, S. C. Advertising Itatot,1 .a .\pplientionl. 9hituaries and Cards of Thanks: One Cent a Word. Enteretl at ti: posto:lice at laurens, i. C., as seotli cltss maiSil maItti. M i.. S. C.. F EBl. I.lu? 1I1i1:11kIT.\N1-: T.\X An i:1n vat i in lite on1t h - Caro ltna ta Syvtem was steli ill tie as Io)hv the 'Senlate or t.ie" inher-litancve tax. 1h1 \d lertiset i.s intdispo.:< to ex press itself defiitely at tis vritinIg (n the ' roIISed l w sit ! eI I it is yet suje to Ic 4 ameimnits which I may make it aill; 1( ' Inl prin ciple Iow ever!. \We helit'vt ililind ndors'e a filodl (ratte ttx itn inlheritanlts. There is mnw unldisputled advanltage inl thle :1rollised tax --that it does not ill1so t* hilltdell oil allyolle; onl thle contr'ary, it offers thrlolighJ its revelille relief to those Iltarte'rs at present ov virtaxed. It is no mnore lin1jist to deprwive all be- O part of Iis pIrolrty Itan it is for le :iItate to adopt aty otthe i eas UV(, o1' a a' m It Lis rather, more r1:C!,onnHe anld righit to lax anl inheri-:1 -e ;;:ne,- that proinloty hias received dur1ing thle life tilme of thle o Iwn r all1 (IhI protectionl which the( State coulld give it. T.l-: FORiI ) OF'~ 1:1 1T1e problem of Ienry Fti's offor ,r .\ltsele Shoals resolves itself inlo the Ittestioln whether tle people If the U'nited States ar pgoing to foot the Ill (or. the wat-timtie ontstruction of thle big riVer dam11 Or AVhethier thle forl tilizer i anuftiatttctirters aret to pay tor it. If the gove tn mlenlit accepts the ord offer, it means, if we 0nderlstand the proposition correctly, that th farmiers may he able to secure nitrates at less cost than they do froi ma tnu factur er's. Mr. Ford being able to operate his ptlai at 1 low cost because the people will have alrtady paid for its building, r. Ford paying for only part of it. Tll1, of course, acts as a sibsidy to \Mr. Ford. While the farime's and the ultblic are thus making use of their investieit, getting plrobably a reasonable return'tt, the fertilizer people, who are tax-pay (MrS as well as atiy of ts, and who employ a lremm ef Inrtv payers, Will have their businiess and properties cither willed outt or seil ouisly criipled. Thus tie profit to the publi by .the acceltance of the Ford plan will 'be partly or entirly offset by the losses of another important in dust r- --a ease of robbitig Peter to pay Paul. Bttt, in retturnl for thle grteatt subidiy wvhich Mi'. Fotrd asks thle govternmnt.t to give hinm he otnly proi ses to try3 to prtodue fertiIizets at a reduced price. i hlie siceeds, it will only pe bly reanLIi of the subsidy amfl' ztt the ex penise .o( thle fert ilizer m'nanutfactuor er'a. If hio fails, the sutbsidy atnd the fertiIi zet' miti antiaet's tvill bothi he gotne and noebody btenel ttid butt Mr. F'otrd, whli will still have thle plan t for' other private uses. No d(libt the fertI iier' mnutttfactuitr ers ate malinag a strenituous fIght.t suenim'o I ho m1easuri tan td arte ma intlain Ing it itowerful lobby in oplpositiont. But, ther ('tCis not tmote reasotn to qutes tct thbeiri industrty thatn there is in quettstionling Mrt. Ford's, 'who (Is at .otetIitg to get it away fromt them. 'lTetr Is -hardly a tes peetablle indus t ry itt Sotuth (Carol ina otr in the ntiont thatit has n'ot it 101bby in C~ol utmb:a or 'Washilnglgn todlay. A few dollara diff'eretnce in thte cost of fert IIl'zgrs is not thle farmner's pirob lemt. Hihs. ptroblem Is tnat of beintg or'ganiz.ed- atgainst. I!~cry lndtustry in the cottr-y, from the gover'nmentt wIth its intiqittotus tariff law, Ott downi the lineo is organized to "maintain the American standard of living" at -the expense of the fariner', paticutlarly the sotuthiern farmetr, who isn't sup 1)0sed to have any standlard of living. Not until f~trm wvages r-' 'in a neatret or' come into his own. Trhis appear's to .be a distaht hope wvhen Samnuel (lom pers can dominate an a.c:s.tural ?c.. ferenco. ~Wedn'eday Club TPhe Wednesday club will meet with Mrs. J. 'H. Teagute Fiebruary 1st, at As this meeting we begin oir musi cal 'progranE and lie subjects for this afternoon's discussion will beo as fol lows: Developnigt of Churoh -Music Un der flach. Music ofithe -Master Composers. Hymn W'itets and Thefi' Most F1a mous 'Hymns. RtS. S. 'H. TA1PLIGMAN, ~ ' Secretary. Misses Weathers Entertali One of the most enjoyable parties of the season was the party given by Misses Marjorie and Eunice 'Weathers in honor of the 10th grade class of Hlckory Tavern school, op the even ing of January 21st, beginning at 7:30, The guiests %which iiinmbered twenty four, were asked to enroll in the "Gool Timiie College", after having been thor oughly exatitned by Pres. W. C. Feen. After the enrolllmiii" t therei'E was a KIneral reception to all members. I'rizes for tle best talkers were given to Afr. l''red Abererombie b (and Miss P'amela P'itts. Th classes werNe organized ~and or begill for lou ' ' I'S' (01 urse. The(- pupib.- makhing high marks for each year were awarded sititable prIZ oS. After, the <-omipetition of seiiior year there was a lestini g of senses. Next camie 1wardilg of diplomlas to 31is (erLtie Holt; certifica:tes- were giv el to Miss M-ll0 Aheierombie andl Mr. Ken inil Sunmerel. Delightful re frieshments Were served during the evening. The recepV;tionl roomn was attractive ly decorated inl plirple and gold, class colors, and the favors were small bun iches of violets tied with gold rib lIon. Those enjoying tile evening with tle Nlisses Weathers, the chai rmn ing hostesses were: .Misses Neoma Alex aniider, Annii 'Mae Moore. Virginia .\e Ihniel, iebecca Ael)aniel, (ertie Holt. Saria 1ioper. elle Abercromibie, Nan nie L.eo Thomsuon, Panelaa litls, (hqnova Pitts . .\arle Sullivanl, Maggie .1. .li1-eks: .lles!.rs. IBradley IN;oper, Ken mieth Sumeliron llellams, liranik Cirryi . J. . Suiim'rel. Roy 'iitts, \far vi l'l ts, Sidliny Bailey, Cliary Bolt, ''red Ablcrcromll:iv. l l'ari for New ('omuers I'ur attractive matr ons Who have r'cently moved to Columbia were ion oreo by .\lis..1E. S. Alather :with a love ly bridge liartly of seven tables yes terday afieroon at her home on G reen street. These hlonor guests .w r i'Ms. Thoinas Dean )arlington, iorlerly of Laurens; A1rs. Charles F. latthew alid lrs. Campbell Silmons, formerly of Charleston, and 'A irs. Ilenry 1). 'hillips, wife of tile new rector of Trinity Church. Pink carnations and jars of filower ing plan ts adorned the rooms and af ter the game a salad cou'se was served. The score prize, a pottery jar, was won by Mrs. F. S. Alunsell and thc consolation, a dainty embroidered handkerchief, fell 'c4 Alliss 'arolinie Guignard, each of' the honor guests being presented with a flowering l)lant. Frnjoying the game were: Mrs. Dar lington, .lrs. .Matthow, Mrs. Simons Airs. Phillips, Mirs. Eldinund A. Felder, Ais. loward -St. John, Mrs. Julius St .John, Airs. Robert A. . Cooper, A irs Wilson G. Harvey of Charleston, Airs George L. Baker, lrs. Thomas Taylor Jr., MNIis. Stanliope Sais, Mirs. Franik Schirmer, Ars. James Cathcart, a William Farber, Alis. Hlenry Fair, Al's Rufus larnes, Mrs. Washington Clark Mi's. Friedlerick M iunsellI, .\l ise Mlatt hiew oif New ltruniswick, N. C.; .\l iss Cai'o line Gluignard, Alirs. -11. (1. White, Mirs Goodle Hioimes, .\lris. I'.- P. u erard, J.1' Airs. Clint TP. G raydon, Mi's. Courtenla) iHatemian, .\irs. John Screvein of Savan-. niahi, Mi's. -Will11am Simiplsomn ando Alria l eniriy 11. lticha rdson. Mlrs. Joh11n '\M in aft'eir cards.- -Th'le State. Revival ser vices have been an nlounced to begin at thle Second Bap list, chur ich, Lanuenis Mili, nexst Sun-ii day, the services to be lead 'by 11ev. A M. Lockee, of North Carolina. Thc pli c is iniiitedl to attend. Bryan t-Hlughes Mliss Thiby 'Bryant, attract ive daugh teir f' Mi'. and Mi'rs. J. TV. Bryant, ol Pinceton, and William II. Hunghes, a young farmeri of the Mt. liethl sec Ition, were happily marrIed at the. home of the oflciatlng ninistcur, Rev, J. 'T. T1aylor, in W'arei Shoals. (10 NO F"ARIT1ERL The Evkleunce Is at Your D~oor. Laurens pr'oof is what you want and the statement of this hIghly respected resident wVIll banIsh all doubt: J. W. fITenderson, S. H-arper' St., Laur'ens, says: "My kidneys wore bad ly disordeird and I suffered from pains In the small of my 'back, acr'oss my kId. :i vys. ' .t ner vous and out of sorts, . d y.... s dIdn't act as they should. I would have dizzy spells and a dlull ache in the back of my head. Th'ero w. .. . e: Cnent in the secretions, -- c. ,in piretty h~ad shape. r'ead of Doan's KIdney 'Pills and bought a box~at 'the Lauirens Druug Co. Doan's inmedlately relieved ma~ and ROou1 'fixed mue uin 19. fine shaipe." NEARLJY I'OUR YEA'IS J.AT1ER, Mr'. -Henderson said: "I~ have had no use for' a kidney remedy since Dean 's KIdney:'Pills cured me. I konaw Doan's are just as represeited and hm 'gl% to gIve another endorsement'," . 600, at all dealers. Foster-Milburi Co0., nifra., Buffalo, I-j. When th %Ihg Tilps. When the klnr:'o6 England -goes to stay with one of hi* subjeq p there is ua fixed rule for is tIp .jQ~ ragtier his ;egtierry, 1e4 lij~lJ ouse tton anomr the saff, * 0 .e. .e. . * Local and Personal Mention * * *S S 505* B S S S S e 55... Dr. W. R. Wlnter, of Austin, Texas, Is visiting Mr. and Irs. E. P. Minter. Ir. Thos. C. Bolt is spending some time in Atlanta on business. . Alr. Al. 10. AlcDaniel, Jr., of Bikom, was a business visitor in the city yes! terday. Alrs. Chiles Calhoun, of G reenwood, is spending a few days in the city with hler. parents, Dr. and .\lrs. W. 1I. Dial. AIr. and Airs. IEdwaid AleCtady and little daughter spentt Studay in the city rWith .\Ir. and .\lrs. James C.' Todd. .\Ir. 'Faink AleCravy has returned hoie after assisting in a very sue cessfil revival service in Virginia. Airs. C. I... Parker and childiren, of Wilmington, N. C., are visiting their inrents, Ar. and lrs. W. I. Iichey. \I r. andl Mr's. T, '31. Divver aid lit Ile son, of Anderson, spent colUie of days in the city with relatives the first of- the wveek. 'riend of Judge It. C. Watts will he glad to learn that he is showing considerable improvemient at. the hos pital in Columbia. Ilr. it. P. E1vans, of Arkansas, is stopping at the Laurens lotel. le is here in the interest of the Arkansas Advancemedt Association. Alr. and Airs. kl,. C. Barksdale and Aliss Lucia lia rksdale attended the Billy Sunday meeting In Spa-tanburg Sinday. rtturn ing .\londay morning. .liss Flora. Bennett, of O. W. C., is spending several days in the city with her pa ronts. .\ir. and lrs. .1. S. Ben nett, followin g a slight operation for throat trouble. .\I-ss. alj etis ll ughies and Calvin Treague, seniors at Davidson college, are spending the ev'mination period in the city with their parents, having boon exempted from examinations by high marks in their monthly reports. Demcratie C (lin MI(ef ing A meeting, of the Dlemoeratic Club of the city of Laurens is hereby called to meet at the Court .llouse Wednes day afternoon, (today), leb. 1st, at four o'clock. The purpose of tihie meet ing is to reorganize an( arrange plans for the municipal primary election. I. E, IIAIMi, Pres. AilSON LEIC, Secretary. FOlD DELIVElIS SIGNEl CONTRACT Nugotlatlous with War Departietit at End. Veeks lVIII Report. Washington, .Jan. 27.-Four develop ments of outstanding importance narked progress today in the Mluscle Shoals negotiations and brought to a close tae negotiations between war do parttient officials and representatives of III-ry PoId which have extended over a pieriodl of more than six months. V. 11. .layo, acting for .r. Fod, dlelivered the signed contract proposal for purchase and lease of the iitrate and1( water power projects made by the I)etroit manifacturer to the war see rotarty in the afternoon, thbus ternii nating the negotiations -between the dlepartmet and Mr. Ford. Senator Uniloderood of Alabamn, after it conference swith Secretary Weeks, (litring wvhiich he asked app~rov al of the contract, announced that lie was "quite suret" the secretary would subm tiit a report to cotigress express inig a "friendly indotrsemnent" of the dlocutment and proposal it embodi(l ed. cr ietar i3 Weeks Continued wor~k of drtafting the repoit for conigrdiss and infortmed c'allers at tie depatrtment hat. he would( submanit the documnent and~ report at (lie same time, probably ..\onday of' next week. Alhotgh thle negotiations between the war- dela tmtien t atid Mtr. Ford wete cotncluded today, the dlepatment still faces work on the Muscle Shoals qtues tion fr'om two other~i angles. These lelude tile offer's of Fied erick ingstruam of .Wilmington, N. C., atnd C. C. intkler-, of San Francisco, bothI of iwhlich at-e in the process of modification by thieir maker's and have been made subject of atn announcement biy 'Secretairy 'Weekcs to the effect that they wvoutld he submitted to congiress after' they wvere given final formn and had beetn earefutlly stuied by hinm and war- department engineers. Polyneslans Not Dying Out, C'onitary to opitlitr belief, the Poly tiesian people0 as a r-ace are not dwln dlling, butt itt- being treinvlgorated by thte infusIon 'of alien blood. "The off spr-ing of the mIxed marrIages are tak lng wive's from eliong the full-blooded binwL'.lar, strinit, tihus. proventing the Hiawat.an blood( frotm losing its identity. A TONIO Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying ansi Enrichingithe Blood. When. oW feel its Istrengthening, invigorating effect, see how it brings color to' the ,cheeks unid how it imppowes the appetite, you will then apiprecIate its trne tonic valuer G(ove 4 Taatelet chill' Tonio is 'simply lien and Quinine. suspended in syrup. 'So pleasant even children like it, The blood asA QUININE to Purify it and IRON to ic it. Destroys Malarial germs and Orp germs by its Strengthening, Invigoga atigd Eifeot. Aao Wisdom. Every man aakes i. fool of himself occasionally, but the Wise ones are those who don't make mistakes as often as the others.-Atchison Globe. $ * $ $* e e9* *U $ SPECIAL NOTICES. $ ; * $ * 0 * 0 8 * 8 * $ * ; . Losi-A Winthrop ring with own er's Iamitle oil inside. Finder please niotify Aliss Marigaret D)unlap. 29-It For lheit--louse on Irby Avenue recently occtied by -J. 'e. Trevathan. lodern conveniences. See L. G. IHal e. 29-1 t-pd Syriup-Pure Geoi.;ia cane sy ru ). Try a gallon. Forty cents. J. A. Arm strong. 29-It-pd For Sale-I'arly 1prolific long staple potton seed, $2.00 per bushel. Early Tl'rucker's Favorite seed corn, P1.00 per peck. Charleston and Jersey Wakelield cabbage "lants, 20cents per 100. Three Plymouth cockerels $2 to $5 each. Will exchange for' peas or cane seed. Evans McDaniel, Jr., Lau rens, lit. 4. ? 29-2t-pd Notice-i have equipment for grad ing cotton seed, will grade any (lay for the public. J. A. Todd, Barksdale. 29-It-pd Noilee-I keep a stock of carbide on hand all the time an(d cal save You m1onec onl your needs. J. A. Todd, Ilarksdale. 29-1 t-)cl ('ars For Trade---We,'lav'e one or two good automobiles Iidlch we would like to trade for lot in town. T. H. Sunicrel, laaureuns, S. C. 29-it Used Cars -heap- -We have several Ood used cars which w -will sell cheap or trade. Itemuen r we trade for1 most anything. P. 13. Sumerel, 2aurens. 29-It ('nabbage P'lat--Charleston Wake field amd lEurly Flat Dutch. 20 cents aL hnlldrCed, $1.50 pe. thousand. W. 0. Comptoi, \Ware Shoals, lit. 1. 29-it-pd several 'I'lTousanitd11 Dollar1s to loans. Only first mutoi gage on real estate con sidered as security. 0. 12. Long, Atty., La ature'ns. 29-2t Wllnted-To rent by a w-hite man, a one-horse farn with 5 or 6 room house, on shares. Not over two miles of a cotton mill. No financial aid necded. Would consider renting house and few acres cash imtoithly rent, as above. Address "O-K'd", 213 Saco St., Green wood. 29-it-c Notlee-I anm going to Florida. Leave Iaurens at 2:10 P. M. Monday, Feb t'uary th. All parties that are inter ested, and can put in some cash to help develop some vegetable and cit rus lands, come go iwith me. "Let mc show you." I don't pay anybody's ex penses. If you buy from me after you look over my land, I pay your railroad fare both ways. See me at Probate .udge's office. J. M. Thompson, Box 19-1, I ati rels.- 29-It-pd For hent-iugh Gray shop pro >erty is for rent from first of January, 922, Call on Merchants & Farmers Bonded Warchouse, P. A. Simpson, .Pres. 20-ti Glovernment Wagons-For Sale, or offered in exchange for corn, oats, hay or lumber. Wagons in goo(l -condi tion. Dixie Ice and Fuel Co., Mlin ton. 16-ti Wailled-Responsible parties, with some cash to invest in a land syndi cate in Florida where there Is no .hard tinis, crops growing the year roiund Come see me at Probate Judge offlice I will show you how to make from 1OC to 250 rc' cent on small investments, and long term to pay for 100 acres of fine land 6 miles from Orlando, Fla, J. M. Thompson, Laurens, S. C., Box 19 -1. 26-5t-pd ('abamuge Pliatls-Plenty of them. 20c hundred. For sale at AleDaniel't VulcanizIng Plant and J. C. Shell' store. 28-3u Wan ted-To .huy yvoura chickens and tirrkeys at Armstrong's Mlarket. 28-51 Barred Rtock (ockerels-.\archa and A pril hatched, $4.50 each or 2 for $8.00, 'IEggs fr'om pen No. 1 $5.00 1)er 15; pen1 Xo. 2 $2.50 per' 15; delivered -by lpar cel lpost. Mlrs. Grover C. 'Roper', Laut "ens 'Rt. 6. 28-5t-,pd Jierford ('attle For Salo-Register'eu Ilerefor'd cattle at reasonable prIces, WV. Car'l Whaarton, \Vaterloo. 27-5t-pd ('abbatge Pianits-We grow otur plants and ship nlice fresh lan1ts. 5,000 $4.00' 10,000 $7.50; 1,000 $1.20, Prices F. 0. P. shipping point. Potate andl Tomatoc plants, $1.50 for 1,000, Kinsey ,Wholesale Plant Co., Valdosta, GIa. 27-4t-pd FINAL SETTlLEM ENT Tfake notlee that on the 13th (lay of Febr'uary, 1$22, I will render a final account of my acts and dloings as Ad ministr'ator of the estate of Abb Welle deceased, in the offIce of' the Judgo o1 Probante of L~aur'enn county, at 1.1 o'clock, a. mn., and on the saame day will apply for' a fInal discharge from my truast as Admninista'ator. Aany per'soan indebted- td said entite Is anotifled and refItlired to make -9y ment on that date; and all .lpersonls having claims against..said estate wvili lpresent them on or' ,before said date, duly proven or .he fot'ever bar'red. J. S. MADDE]N, Administr'ator, Jan. 9th, 1922,. 26-5t..A NOTICE OF SALE "Isy virtue of an Execution to me di rected in the case of -Minter Co., Plain tiff against the.American Railway E~x press Co., Defendant, commanding me to satisfy the judgment in .the said cause out of the perspnal -property of the said American Railway Express Co., the jud'Iment debtor, within the aforesaid county, 1 have levied on thse following t'escribt~fi lroperty of the said American -Railway Emupress Co.1 the judgmnt debtor, within the coun, ty of Laurens, to 'wit: One (1) lockc safe, steel. One (1) typewriter, One (1) adding machine. 'I~wo (2) table desks, One (1) paper or stationery case, SAlt of which is toyv in t1ie offide of oajd American Railway %!bapress Co. o. 9 at Laureuns, S, C, ' a~d I will sell to the highest bidder at pitblic outcry on the -Court Ilouse steps, at Laurens, S, C., 'terms' cash, the said property (so levied' upon to satisfy the aforesaid . Execution and co ), on 14ondy e ' ea76th, 1922, fu ~he legal' hou's (nr salog, 2 t herlft, FLOUR. PLAIN-WINNElt 24 lbs. .... .... .... ..95c 50 lbs. ............. ..$1.85 Birrel .... ..... .... ..$7.25 SELF-RISING-PANAMA 24 lbs. .... .... .. $1.00 50 lbs. .... .... .. $1.90 Barrel .... .... .... ..$7.50 These two Flours are manufactured by Ford Flour Co., and sold exclusively in Laurens by LAURENS CASH AND CARPY EVAl ItY SACK GUARANTEED OWEN BROS. MA,:,;LE & GRANITE CO. DESIGNiRs MANUFTACTURER --- ECTORS Dealers In everything for the ceme terY. The largest and best equipped nion uiental mills in the Carolinas. GAREENWOOD, - - S. C. This Piano Will Fill the Bill Wurlitzer Student Piano 'THE SMALL PIANO WITH THE BIG TONE IEIGHT 3 Ft. 8 Inches. Seven Octaves. Built -for Schools, Churches, Music Teachers and for Homes. Absolutely Satisfactory. ' iEconomical, efficient, beautiful, and niade by one of the largest manufacturers of musical instruments in the world. Write for Further Information. O'Daniel & Reid Clinton, S. C. GREENBURG'S SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Big Lot Ladies' Hats, worth up to $5.98, now . . . 98c Ladies' Tuxedo Sweaters, was $5.98, now - - . . $1.98 Heavy full size Double Blankets $1.98 One lot of Children's Shoes, 6 to 9, $1.48 One lot of Boys' Pants, all wool, 4 to 9, now - .. .. 49c Greenburg's Dry Goods Store North Side of Square Laurens, S. C Planters" Fertilizer & Phosphate"Co. Goods For Sale I have just returned from Charleston and I find we are in better position to accommo date the merchants and farmers in upper South Carolina than we have been before. I have secured an office in the Lairens Na tional Bank Building. My phone No. is4 13. You can call any day in the week and leave your wants at this phQne or at the bank and it will get prompt attention. Here are some of my agents: Butler Boyd, Clinton, S. C. Geo. -Blakely, Oia, S. C. Henry Raswi', CrQss Hill, S. C. P. N. Boozer, Chippeils, S. C. M. W. Gray, Owings, S. C. J. C. Smith, Wateeloo, S. C. Rex Lanford, Waterloo, . Givens & Thackston, Fon -4 C a/e~~pit Sh84"fg C . W. Carl Wharton, La'ken W. CARL WHAEN * W~tqloe9 4V.?K.