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THE RECORD OF LAUBENS UP TO DATE. APRIL 7. ihrst clus job Work done promptly at this office. wMm The Advertiser and the Weekly Atlanta Journal one year for one price, ?oqe dollar and a half, cash. The Alliance Resolutions published to-day squint suspiciously towards Tillman. Read between the lines (as all <wise men do) and they mean Till man?Tillman?Tillman. Dr. P. B. Connor, our Dentist, has been very sick for the past week and un able to attend to the duties of bis ofTico. His attending physician says that it will be several days before he will be able to attend to business. Salesday was largely attended, old soldiers forming a great element of the crowd. The Green property at Clinton was sold by Clerk Wharton at a good price. The city band discoursed splen dUjbmusIc on the square in compliment tithe old soldiers which they greatly enjoyed. _ As we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Nathan L. Wallace, on yesterday at bis homo six miles north of the olty. Mr. Wallace leaves a widow, the daughtor of Mr. Alexander Nabors, and children. We regret we have not time and space to give to the oharaoterof this exemplary and esti mable oltizen. Now that the Cotton Mill is actually at work on cotton it Is the fad to go over and inspect lt.. People are divid ing time though between It and the Artesian well and the quoor devices which are to bring it into existence. Laurens is getting to bo such a pushing town that one would havo to dispense with all other occupation in ordor to Inspect nil of her Improvements. It Is impossible to keep Laurons down, sho is going on and up in the most irresis tible endless boom. The Free-Silver Democrat appeared on Saturday evening last, bright and prim as a now pin. It is published by W. B. Motto and edited by W. T. Crown. It comes from the press of the Laurensville Herald. So far as the first number discloses, it has a double mission; secondarily, to boost the free coinage of silver, and first, last, and all the time to blow tho horn of Tillman,"but striking out with both right and left for Senator Irby. It Is published at a dollar a year.? The more the merrier ? there is al ways room for one more and we extond the heartiest welcome to our neighbor to a plaee on our sanctum table. Camp Garlington held a meeting imme diately after the survivors on yesterday and appointed delegates to the re-unionB at Charleston and Richmond. To Charleston, April 22 snd 23: B. W. Ball, T. B. Crews, A. S. Owings, Dr. Thos. McCoy, J. R. Smith. To Richmond: B. W. Ball, J. II. Oopeland, J. F. Bell, J. R. Smith, J. Q. Wilbur, A. S. Owings, J. H. Traynham, T. B. Crews, W. A. McOlintock, A. C. Owens. The Confederate Survivors met in the court house at 11 A. M. yesterday and proceeded to organize pursuant to the Act of the General Assembly regulating EensioiiH. About two hundred of these ee's Miserables, with gray boards, stout and hearty still, anewered to the roll call?thankful for the generous help the State Is giving the old helpless braves and their widows. Col. B. W. Ball was called to the chair and J. M. Hudgene, Esq., acted as Secretary. The result of the action of the meeting was the elec tion of G. W. Moore and A. S. Owings to form the county board with Treasurer Mock and Auditor Finley. Dr. J. R. Smith was elected as a Burgeon to act with them and complete the board. All are good selections and pensions will be faithfully disbursed in this county. One Word. We readily recognize that advice that costs nothing is not regarded as of much value. Howover, we would im press upon our farmers that a great and vast acreage is being seeded to cot ton this year. The only safe and sure way of competing with the South-west in raising this staple is for our people to make it a surplus crop. Thon, pitch your crop bo as to be sure of independ ence in bread stuffs at homo when No vember comes, corn, peas, potatoes, molasses, milk and butter, first, last, and all the time. The Advertiser and tho Weekly Atlanta Journal one year for one price, ?one dollar and a half, cash. Fresh arrivals and lowest prices for Clothing, Shoes. Hats and Staple Dry Goods at Mieter & Son. Don't fail to call and be convinced. J. R. Minter & Son. Our Laurens ih>: s. The following Is tho report of our Laurens laddies at the South Carolina College at the recont examination at that institution. "Highly distingu ished" means a mark from 05 to 100, the maximum; "distinguished" means a mark from 90 to 95 and "proficient" from 80 to 90: Junior class?J. J. McSwain, highly distinguished in Greek, English, his tory, psychology, botany and physics. Sophomore?J. W. Ferguson, highly distinguished in Latin and history, and proficient in French and German. Freshman?B. J. Wells, distinguished In Latin and pedagogics, and proficient in history. E. P. Minter. highly distinguished in ? mathematics, distinguished in history, L and profioient in Latin and English. A Card of Thanka. Many thanks to tho Ladies for their compliments with reference to our Dis play of Dress Goods and Millinery. We certainly appreciate their compliments. Very Respectfully, W. A. JAMIESON. The Time for Buildlug Up the system is at this season. The cold weather has made un usual drains upon the vital forces. The blood baa become impoverished And impure, and all the functions of the body suitor in consequence. Hood's Sarsaparllla is the great builder, because it is the One True Blood Purifier and nerve tonic. Do uot take any substitute when you ask for the one true purifier, Hood's Sarsaparllla. Insist upon Hood's and only Hood's. To the Ladies! Having served for tho leading Dress Makers of different eitles, J feel pre pared to give satisfaction to the ladles of Laurens in style, fit and finish. Prices reasonable, and while asking a share of their patronago can be found at the Dr. McCarley's old residence. Miss Nannie Henderson. The best man's $5.00 suit on earth at Davis A Roper's. The prettiest line of ladles and chil dren's slippers ever shown in this mar ket at Davis & Roper's. You can get a full pound of good linen note paper, ruled or plain, for 26 cents at the Laurens Drug Co. Mourning paper Foreign Missions at the Methodist Claarch. The Conference of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Spartan burg District convened in the Methodist Church here on last Friday evening, There were present the fol lowing delegates: Mrs. Humphreys, of Clinton, Mies Smith of tho Central Churoh Spartan burg, Mrs. M. J. Cooper of Grace Chapel, Mrs. C. E. Mason of Laurens, Mrs. M. A. Gray, of Lanford, Mrs. Lit tleflold of Tabernacle, and Miss Louise Hampton of the Laurens Juvenile So ciety. Mrs. J. W. Walt, the Distriot Secretary presided over tho body, and Mrs. Herbert the Treasurer was also present. On Friday and Saturday business meetings wore held and reports read from tno various sooletles. Sunday Rev. Chas. Smith, of Wofford College, preaohed an able sermon addressed to the members of the organization and on Sunday afternoon the exeroises of theJuvenllo Society were held. Rev. Mr. Smith again making an address. It was agroed that the Conference should meet at Woodruff's next year. Its assembling hero aroused much in terest, Its meetings being attended by all denominations. Last Wednosday and Thursday were Important days In Laurons?Opening days?the ladles of the olty could bo seen on the streets from early morn verily to dowy eve, bent on seeing the world of beautiful, tempting new dress goods at Jamleson's on Wednesday and at Simmons' on Thursday. Winter goods are handsome and rloh in effect but airy summer muslins, organdies, chif fons and fiowors make a store room a perfect maze of lovliness. Tho crowds which camo to admire had good roason to do so. Evoryono who entored Mr. Jamleson's ologant store had a badge of ribbon with a bouquot given them and from above tho Laurens Band played their llvollost and host. Tho hats themeelves wore as lovoly or lovelier than over and exceedingly Dresden.? In fact It seems to bo a Dresden season all tho goods having a touch of It. In conclusion It Is vory safo to say that tho lino of goods brought hero this season surpasses anything which has ever been shown here before. A beautiful line of silks for waist for only 25 cents at Jamieson's. All wool serge 33 inches wide for only 25 cents at Jamieson's. Ladies sailors and hats from 25 cents at Jamieson's Every lady should see the beautiful line of hats and bonnets before buying, at Jamieson's. 46 inch all wool serge at a big bargain at Jamieson's. If you wish to buy n good suit of clothes cheap for children, boys and men go toJamieson. Latest oxford ties and slippers from 48 rents up at Jamieson's. Ladies Button Shoes from 75 cents up at Jamieson' Meeting of tho Enoreo Presbytery at Fountain Inn, April I -ItIt. The Port Royal & Wostorn Carolina Railway will operate reduced rates from all points to Fountain Inn, S. C, on the occasion of the meeting of tho Enoree Presbytery, which convenes at that place on Tuesday April 14th. Tick ots will bo on salo on the 13th and 14th, good to return until tho 20th. Parties leaving Spartanburg via tho P. R. & W. C. at 11 A. M. will reach Fountain Inn at 2.12 P. M. Leaving Greenwood at 12.10 P. M., or Laurens at 1.15 P. M. will arrive at Fountain at tho same time. W. j. Craio, General Passenger Agent. Honor Roll Of Friond Ship School for the month ending the 3rd of April, 1896: Anna Riddle, Burncl Riddle, Eula Cheek, Bessie Chook, Clovoland Jones, Rosa Cheek. D. H. OWINGS, Teacher. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. "Blessed are they that rest with their living Lord in the evergreen fields beyond where sweet be their rest until the Resurrection morn when they will come forth arrayed in a blessed immortality." It becomes my ead duty to speak of one who departed this life on Sunday morning, the 22d day of March, 1896. 1 refer to Mrs. Mary Emma Dagnall, wife of J. T. Dag nail. Sho wuh one of earth's noble women. No purer, better spirit has it ever been my good fortune to be associated with, and I lov ingly lay this tribute upon her new made grave with the hope that it may be an incentive to others to live as she lived, that they may die as she died. For about eighteen hours she was a great sufferer from that terrible dit ase, hemorage of the lungs. Duriug the few hours she romained on earth she was sus tained by tho lovlug hands of her Heavenly Father, upon whom by faith she rested. So patient and restful was she that not a murmur escaped her, not a sign of restive ness, not a doubt as to furthor blessedness ever troubled her. She was born near Goodgion's Factory, July 25,1840. Sho professed faith in Christ and united at Raburn Greek church and was a consistent mem ber. She was an affectionate wife and|mother. She was a useful mem ber of the church and always ready to help in any Christian work. Sho leaves behind a heart-stricken hus band and three step childron, one brother and sister to mourn her death. While the hearts of remaining ones were saddened because of her going none could grieve but for her absence from home, as all knew it is to her the rest which remains for the people of God. She was burled in the cemetery at Pisgah M. ?. Church, Greenville County, the 28d tilt., in the presenco of a great throng of people who paid their last tribute to ono they know and loved so well. Mary Emm, but sweetly sleeps in Josus to rise with Him in the crowning day that's coming. J. H. A. Alma, S.O., Mar.28, 1896. Laurensville Herald and Green ville News please copy. There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and un til the last fow years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local reme dies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment pro nounced it Incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitu tional disease, and therefore re quires constitutional treatment.? Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio la the the only constitutional core on the market. It in taken inter nally in doses Irom 10 drops to a teaspoonful. They offer one hun dred dollars for any case It fails to enre. Send for circulars and testi monials. Addross, J. ohkmjhv * co., Toledo, o. I ,#oto by Brugglste, 7Ao. 1 EASTER BRINGS SPUING AGAIN-THE CHURCHES DECORATED. Interesting Services?Home Comers for Easter. Mr, Silas McCaughriu, of Newberry, was in the city on Friday last. Mr. Leland G. Frlerson has gone to Spartanburg (or a few days. Mr. W. II. Chunn, of Georgia, spent Sunday with Col. T. B. Ore*s' family. Miss Fannie Roland was at home from Converse for Easter. Miss Mary Simpson is spending some time with relatives in Spartanburg. The supply of sugar throughout the world is said to be a million tons short. Fishing parties are now the order of the day. Mrs. H. K. Alken spent Easter with relatives at Coronaoa. Cadet S. R. Todd is at homo from tho Citadel. Laurence Pitts, of Furman Univer sity spent Easter with his parents hero Mrs. Thos. Puokett Is visiting her brother, F. P. McGowan, Esq. Tillman as we prediotdd will be at Columbia to-day. Mi's. T. F. Simpson and childron were with relatives in Groonville last week. A. uew lot of cottag03 are to be built over at tho mill?sixty moro. They will begin to go up this week. The Advertiser and tho Weekly Atlanta Journal one year for one price, ?one dollar and a half, cash. Mrs. J. W. Clark and Miss Mary Camp were with relatives in Spartan burg for Eastor. A half million dollar fire at Bruns wick, Ga., on the 2d Instant. Insuranco about covers tho loss. Mr. S. M. Wilkes has purohased tho house now occupied by Mr. W. E. Lu cas on Hampton Stroot. Mr. Mason Langston. and wifo visited relatives in Spartanburg during last week. Mr. J. W. Copeland, of fltatesvillo, N. C, was in town on 4* visit to Mrs. Corrie Rivers last week. Miss Janlo Vance, who has boon' vis iting Miss Lydie Irby returned to Clin ton on last Wednesday accompanied by Miss Birdie Vance. Miss May 81ngleton after visiting Miss Mame Ferguson for a fortnight returned to hot" homo at Acton last week. The Advertiser and the Weekly Atlanta Journal ono year for one prlco, ?one dollar and a half, cash. All Confederate Votorans are in vited to tho re-union at Charleston on the 22d and 23d whether or not they belong to a Camp. Good Friday meant holiday for tho childron at tho Graded Schools who spent it delightfully plcnlclng at Barkudale's Pond. The Advertiser dld't hoar of a single April Fool. Even tho school children seem to have abandoned the oustom. Mr. C. S. Goodin, tho popular cotton buyor of Heath, Springs & Co., tho season boingovor here, wont on yester day to Charlotte. Mrs. S. L. Frlorson has returned from Spartanburg, where sho has been staying for some weeks with her daugh ter, Mrs. J. C. Garilngton. The work of opening up the new street from Main to Hampton street was begun somo days ago and under Chief Langston's supervision is rapidly being accomplished. Miss Mary Greor has been lying sev eral days very seriously ill at tho home of her father In this city. Her many friends are full of regret on hor account and much Interested in her recovery. Brlek-maklng for the ej -.tension of tho cotton mill has already begun. In another year tho factory and thoir vil lage will rival this side of the river in size. Don't you want tho Weekly Atlanta Journal, Southern Cultivator or Wookly News and Courier. You can ta.ke ad vantage of the Advertiser's Clubbing rates and get either. The puffing of the engine over whoro the artesian well is being bored or driven is now a regular accompaniment to the six working days. In good earn est, the work on tho well has com menced. A fine rain fell on tho evening of April 1., tho growing grains nooning It. At Waterloo there was considera ble wind and wo regrot to learn that the frame of tho now Presbyterian church, In eourso of construction was seriously damaged, The Seaboard Air Lino performs a pa triotic work in publishing a handsome pamphlet?"Farms and Farm Lands," descriptive of tho splendid country to which It Is tributary. A.ddress General Agent S. A. L Portsmouth, Va , In closing four cents in stamps and ro colvo a copy. In an altercation on tho plantation of Senator Irby throo milos from this city, Lyn Lyon shot a colored man namod Lewis Wolch. Ho is dangerously wounded in tho hip, Lyon having used a Winchester rlfTo. Lyon camo from Edgeflold, and has not boon arrostcd. Mr. J. H. Brown, who has for tho past two months been conducting tho sor vico at tho Episcopal church hero, loft on yesterday for Sewaneo whore he will rosumo his theollgieal course. During his stay hero ho did much to rondor tho ohurch attractive and made many friends for himself. A prominent oitizon of Dial's town ship requests us to say that of thirty five houses vlsitod recently by odltor Gantt and Senator Irby all wore Irby men out-and-outors, exc opt throo who are doubtful. Laurons correspondent of tho Register to thc> contrary not withstanding. Capt. Edmond Pasley diod at his home In this county, near Mountvllle on the morning of the 4'th instant. Ho was in tho olgnty eighth yoar of his ago and for many yeara a member of the Prosbytorlan church. His remains wero burlod at Lisbon ohurch yard on the 6th instant attended by a large conooursoof neighbors and friends.? Capt. Pasley loft a family of four daughters and two sons surviving him. The church of the Epiphany was full to overflowing on Eastor afternoon and thanks are rendered tho neighbors who so kindly lent chairs for the accommo dation of the orowd. Mr. J. H. Brown read the services and the musio was furnished by a choir of twelve or more ?vonllo voices rocently trained by rs. W. E. Lucas, and by Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Mason and Miss. Lyl Harris. Mrs. Lucas presided at tho organ and di rected the muslo generally which was beautiful enough to reflect much orodlt upon her as direotress und to rondor i the members of the ohuroh and all who I hoard very grateful to her for hor efforts In behalf of the choir. COUNTY ALLIANCE* The quarterly meeting of County Alliance convened at Lisbon on Friday, 8rd inst. State Lecturer Welborn was present and delivered one of the most praotioal ad* dresses on the principles, aims and purposes of the order ever listened to in this county. The meeting was enthusiastic and a large crowd was in attendance. The most im portant question of the times?the financial issue?is the result of Al liance teachings, and the three patriotic souls?three old farmers of Texas?who first agitated the alliance question ought to have monuments ereot<<d to their mem ory as imposing as that to Wash ington. While tho Alliance throughout the entire county may not be as largo iu enrolled members as for merly thoro is no disputing tho fact that its principles aro in stillod deeper than over in the minds of the people and they do not intend to be "blown off tho track" by designing politicians and place-seekers. The following resolutions were reported by a committee appointed for the pur pose and passed almost unani mously: WIIEREAS, certain interested and self-seeking politicians, are attempting to blind the people as to the great, burning and paaamount issue of the nationul cninpaign now pending, towit: the question of finance, by magnifying the name of Democracy, while they up-1 pear to ignore its true principles and to be oblivious to the vital interests of the people involved, it is becoming in this County Alliance, which claims to represent in part, the producing classes in the contest now waging, to give a public expression of opinion. Be it therefore, Rksqlvbd. 1st. That we value the name of JefTersoninn Democracy for its grand achievements in the past and its unwavering loyalty to the true in terests of the people under the leader-' ship of Jefferson, Jackson and Calhoun, while we spurn, loathe and abhor the name of a spurious democracy domi nated by gold-bugs, who, instigated by selfish greed, would enslave the people and confiscate their property. 2nd. That the National Democratic party is soon to undergo the crucial test, by the attitude it shall assume on the question of financial reform at its meeting in Chicago to lay down a platform and to nominate a Democratic candidate lor President of these United States, and should it, by its action, prove false and an enemy of the inter ests of the great producing classes, we, as Jeffersonian democrats are hence forth absolved from all obligation to give it further support. 8d. That it is the duty of every white democrat of South Carolina to go to the electjon and select delegates to the May Convention at Columbia, who are true to our alliance demands and "the principles we have been con tending for." The State Convention should send a trusted delegation to Chicago with a platform of principles clearly laid down as a basis for their action. And on the one overpowering and burning question of finance, we should demand of the National Demo cratic Party a clear and unmistakable utterance for free silver at 16 to l, the issue of all paper money by the govern ment in sufficient volume, and a sys-. tem of banking which will provide against the concentration and conges tion of money in the large cities to the detriment and ruin of the country. 4th, That to ensure victory all true friends of free-silver should subordi nate al other issues to this great one, and vote for no candidate for President who is not a honn-fldc and uncondi tional friend of free-silver, without re gard to party name or affiliation. Tho newspaper business is still boom ing in Laurons county. A son of tho Lauronsvillo Herald will soon start a Tillman paper. The Herald is for Irby. The Advertiser may in tho meantime find a man it can support.? Pickens Sentinel. Presbyterian College of South Carolina.? The Rov. Robert Adams, of tho Laurens church will preach tho baccaluaroate sermon at this collogo before tho graduating class, on tho Sunday preceding the next Commence ment, Juno 7th.?Southern Prosby terian. ^Vnniial statement -of- ? Receipts and Disbursements -of the City of I.am onh, 8. C, for tlte Fiscal Year Beginning March aotli, 1895. and End ing March aoth, 1896. reoeipts. License, special, $2053 90 Dispensary, 594 91 Taxes, real and personal, 2957 57 Taxes, street, 195 00 Taxes, dog, 39 00 Criminal Docket?Fines, 831 75 Rental, 101 50 Sales, sundries, 110 45 On deposit in hank last year, 1529 42 Cash on hand last year, 1 45 Cash to balance, 75 $8415 70 disbursements. Street work and material, $2212 21 Guard House, 40 20 Lamps and Light, 237 52 Lamp Lighter, 180 00 Fire Department, 35 10 Engineer, 00 00 Team, 302 58 Driver, 148 00 Wagon and gears, 70 70 Salaries, 1910 50 Opera-House, 118 40 Council and Police Offices, 42 15 Advertising and Printing, 90 50 Stationery, 21 40 Charity, 18 80 Traveling Expenses, 18 15 Fire Insurance, 134 75 Board of Health, 19 20 Telephone Stock and Rental, 38 60 Managing R. of H. Election, 2 00 Doctor's Bill, 1 50 Extra Police, 28 25 Laurens Brass Band, 13G 00 Fine Remitted, 1 00 Sundries, 12 10 Interest on $8,500 Bonds, 595 00 Cash in Banks, 1936 01 Cash on Hand, 4 18 $8415 70 In addition to the above report, I'll state that 370 days have bean worked on C~-?^) itreeta in lieu of street tax, ? l.h.Msnd 32 days in lien of dog tax; 1 ? 'mail of which is respectfully sub Submitted. \ L. G. BALLE, Approved! Clerk of Council, imwwmmwmmmmmi E It May Not Bo Too | ^ Late. i Perhaps a little stimulation of : :the scalp will rovivo the hair fol lliules and renew nature's covor-^^ 'injr for the head. In case of loss^ :of hair whore tho roots havo not" [entirely lost their vitality, our Z ^ Quinine Hair Tonic 1 ^deserves a trial. Wo recommend^ _ ?^:it because it is made from drugsrg S^whieh physicians generally re-C^ fc^commond as best suited to stimu-= fclato tho growth of hair. Price,Z C60 conts per bottle. Z While we think of it wo will" ^mention our other preparations^ SJ^for othor hair troubles: Z ^ Lyon's Katharion, 50 cts. ^ Trlcopherons, 50 ots. " C Parker's Hair Balsam, 50 cts.I 5^-and $1.00. = Hair Promoter, 50 cts. (sarne^ ?-style as Ayer's.) Z ?E Barbers Hair Oil. = Ayors Hair Vigor. ~ n Hair Dye, 25 cts. ?aurens Drug1 Co j Near Post Office. E Kev. J. B Purrott, pastor of tho Baptist Church at Barksdalo, in Lau rens County, was in Columbia last night on his way to Bishopville, where he will preach tho sormon in tho exer cises dedicating tho now Baptist church there, built to replace the ono destroyed by Uro somo time ago. Rev. T. W. Scruggs, is pastor of the Bishop ville Baptist Church. Its new sanctu ary is a neat and pretty house of wor ship.?Rogister. Pianos and Organs. If you intend buying a Piano or Or gan it will pay to see me. Remember all Pianos and Organs sold by me are warranted by reliable manufacturers. Write for prices. Terms satisfactory. L. A. McCOKD, Laurens, S. C. Crystal and Fresh. On Saturday of every week I shall deliver tho Harris Llthia Waters in tho city and will bo glad to receive your orders on those days. At tho same time 1 will keep a supply constantly on hand with Konnedy Bros., in tho city who will deliver it i:. quantities wanted. J. J. Bendy, Machinery, Vehicles and SUFFLIES, Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Threshing Machines, Cotton Gins and Pressos, Wood Working Ma chinery, Briek Machines, Cane Mills and Evaporators, Hay Press es, Steam Pumps, Saws, Injectors, Bolting, Shafting, Pulleys, Boxes, Etc., Grist Mills, Wind Mills, Horse Powers and anything In the Ma chinery line. Wo represent several of tho oldest and most reliable manufac turers in each of tho above lines and are prepared to name bottom prices. We are agonts for the A. B. Ear quhar Co., Liddell Co., Lane M'f'g Co., Doering Harvester Co., Henry R. Worthlngton, Daniel Pratt Gin Co., WInship Machine Co.,Chandlor <fc Taylor Co., Brennan & Co., and others. Wo carry In stock a full lino of the Deoring Harvesters Co's Har vesting Machines, Disc Hurrows, Disston Saws, Cano Mills and Evaporators, Rubber Belting, a large supply of pipe and fitting, valves, etc., pumps, etc. The Deering Ideal Roller and ball bearing Bicycle Mowing Ma chine Is without doubt the finest working and light machine in the world. It has many wonderful im provements over any machine in the markot and Is one third lighter in draft. These Machines guaran teed to satisfy anybody, no matter how great a "kicker" he may be. Wo also carry a large stock of Studebaker ono and two horse wagons, Iron Axlo and Thimble Skein and a full line of opon and top buggies, surreys, etc. We often havo bargains in se cond hand Machinery. Correspondence solicited, from Ftartles wishing anything in our ioe and fair treatment, bottom prlceo, and reliablo goods guaran teed. W. II. <HBB?SJr.,&C0. Near Union Depot, HE CHICAGO EXPOSITION. \ A Convention of the people of South f Carolina in the interest of a State Ex hibit at the Southern States Exposition in Chicago next' Fall is to be held in the oity of Spartanburg.on Wednesday, April 15th, for the purpose of forming a plan by which the said State Exhibit can be collected and shipped to Chi cago. Mi*. E. L. Roche, the duly appointed Commissioner for the State of South Carolina, has issued an address request ing the Mayors and Intendantsot cities and towns each to appoint three dele gates to represent their respective municipalities. He also requests all manufacturing enterprises and railroad companies to send representatives. It is specially desired that the agrioulural interests of the State be represented, and the Supervisor of each County is hereby requested to appoint one dele gate. We now tako pleasure In seconding Mr. Commissioner Roche's request and hereby invite you directly to bo with us by representation on tho 15th Inst. It is unnecessary to emphasizo tho im portance of a hearty and enthusiastic acceptance of the opportunity Chicago has offered the Southern States to ad vanco their material interests. All con cede the desirability of an appropriate South Carolina Exhibit. We are arranging free transporta tion ovor the vurlousrail roads. Please send in promptly the names of your delegates who will attond and we will try to provide transportation for all. Tho hot.'Is will give reduced rates to delegates. Convenience requires that wo should hear from you as soon as practlblo. Yours Very Respectfully, Arch B. Oalvert, Chairman. Candidates' Column. <@T Candidates and their friends are reminded that before announcements are made in this puper Three Dollars CASH must bo paid down. Don't ask for credit. FOR SOLICITOR. C. P. Sanders, Esq., of Spartan burg, S. C, is hereby announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Sev enth Judicial Circuit, subject to nomination by the Democratic elec tion. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Solicitor of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Subject to the action of the Democratic pri mary. * H. Y. Simpson. I hereby announce myself as a candidate tor Solicitor of the Sev enth Judicial Circuit of South Caro lina and pledge myself if elected'to perform the duties of the office im partially, faithfully and fearlessly. My candidacy is subject to the ac tion of the Democratic party. * Cole L. BlkabE. I want to be Solicitor of the Sev enth Circuit. I pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic Primary election. * C. C. Featherstone. FOR SHERIFF. At the solicitation of many friends, I announce myself a can didate for Sheriff, and will abide the result of the Democratic pri mary election. * G. Pet Smith. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff for Lauron? county subject to tho action of the Democratic primary and I want all tho votes I can get. Respectfully, G. S. McCRAVY, FOR CLERK OF COURT. ' This is to notify my many friends of Laurens County that I am a cau didato for Clerk of Court, and promise to submit to the action of the Democratic primary. * W. P. Turner. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of Court for Laurens Couuty, subject to the action of tho Democratic primary. * J. H. WHAltTON. I hereby announce myself as candidate for the office of Clerk of Court for Laurens county, subject to the Democratic Primary. . John P. Bolt. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for tho office of Clerk of Court for Laurens county at the ensuing primary election and pledge myself tonbide the result of said election. * J. H. Copeland. FOR AUDITOR. I respectfully announce that will bo a candidate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the choice of the Democratic voters in the ensuing primary. * Jno. 11. Fin ley. Tho frionds of R. W. Nichols, feel ing confident of his competency, nom inate him as a candidato for county Auditor at tho ontsuing Democratic Primary. FOR TREASURER. Tho friends of T. S. Lungs ton respectfully announce him to the Democratic Voters of Laurens county, as a candidate for Treasur er, knowing him to bo fully com [ petent for said position. Subject to the Democratic Primary. Friends. To tho voters of Laurens County: I announce myself as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Lau rens County, and pledge myself to abide tho result of tho Democratic primary. James W. Henderson. Tho many friends of W. 10. Cook, of Youngs Township, knowing him to bo a man of good moral character and fully qualified to dischargo tho duties of county Treasurer, would rospoct fully nominato him a candidato for said oflloe at tho next olection, subject to a Democratic Primary. * FOR CORONER. Many frionds of Miles H. Ferguson, of Youngs Township, believing him ontlroly compotont, rcspoctfully nom inato him for Coroner, subject to tho Democratic primary. Fob. 3d, 1890. FOR~ SUPERVISOR. I announce myself as a candidate for re eleotion to the Office of County Supervisor, ond respectfully ask the people of Laurens County for re cloction in order that I may carry out my plans and tho public work of tho county, believing that in so doing the voters will enable me to leave a record for the public good for which tho entire county, irres pective of factions, will be proud. Subject to aotion ci the Demooratic primary. paid. R. P. Adair. Arrived this week a beautiful line of pictures and frames. Pictures from 25 cents to $0.00. Come and see them, It is a pleasure to show goods. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes&Co. Statement of (he Condition -(OF THE) People's Loan and Exchange Bank Of Laureat In the State of South Carolina, At the Glos? of Business, Mar. 81,1896. RESOURCES. Stocks and Bonds,.$ 25,188.55 Loans and Discounts.160,580.26 Duo from Banks,. 43,320.51 Cash Items,. 1,791.03 Real Estate, F. and F.,. 0,100.00 Expenses and Taxes Paid, .. 2,273.10 Cash on Hand,. 19,958.80 $266,218.97 ->S< MOBILITIES. Capital Stock.$100,000.00 Surplus,. 20,000.00 Undivided Profits,. 41,070.07 Dividends Unpaid,. 1,882.00 Duo Banks and Bankers,.... 3,663.64 Deposits. 97,103.20 205,218.97 STATE op SOUTH CAROLINA, ) County of Laurens. J I, W. A. Watts, Cashior of tho abovo named Bank, do solemnly swear that the forogoing statement is truo to the best of my knowledge and belief. W. A. WATTS, Cashior. Sworn to and subscribed before mo this 1st day of April, 1890. J. W. Todd, n. p. s. c. W. H. Martin, ) W. L. Gray, > Directors. N. B. Dial, ) E. M. Caine, J.\ President. \ SAVINGS DEPARTl ?OF? V TteltatkotUun WILL be opened on Feb. 1st. l\ payable on deposits every \ months, viz.: 1st January, April, July\ Ootober. \ Depositors must state whether they w\ deposits iu Savings Department or on ol dinary account. Interest also uaid on Time Certificates c Deposit. For particulars call on E. M. CAINK, President. Jan. 20. 1896?3m. NOTICE Any porson having1 business with the County Supervisor. I will be in the office on Monday of each week between the hours 10 a, m. to 3 p. m. r. p. adair, Supervisor of Laurens County, S. C, IN otice -to TEACHERS. Teuohers wl o still hold their School warranti, will present them to ihn bchool Commissioner for his approval to ht cashed. Claims which have been sold at discount will n< : he paid I til taxes are col lected. JAMES A. MADDEN, School Com., Lau.'ens County. 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