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COMMITTEE HEBE. [Inspected Various Possible Sites for College. Expressed Themsolves Greatly Pleased With I,aureus?A Communication from itov. W. B. Duncan. The committee of trustees of the Co lumbia Female College which is inves tigating- the advisability of removing that institution oame to Laurons last Wednesday and examined various sites in the city.' In the party were Rev. E. O. Watson, chairman; Revs. W. L. Wait, T. E. Morris, G. H. Bates and Rev. Dr. W. W. Daniel, president of the college They wore entertained by friends hero and driven about tho city. They inspected a number of places in tho city available for the proposed in stitution. The committee went to Greenwood Thljjtsduy. Before leaving hero the members expressed great satisfaction with thoir visit and spoke favorably of tho city. The belief is among those best informed that Laurens can {jet the college provided she will make a reasonable contribution. The following has been received from the pastor of the First Methodist Church hero. MB. Editor: Please allow me space for a brief note in reference to the Col lego matter. i am more encouraged than ever in the effort. Laurens lias the opportunity of her history. She cannot afford to slight It. Prof. 1). B. Johnson, President of Winthrop, in writing to a friend in re ference to the benolits accruing to a community by the location of a College in it, says: *' Winthrop College brings to Rook Hill every year not less than $100,000.00 of outside money. Promi nent business men of tho place \?tve said that they consider the C /fl?ge ?worth as much to tho town in a busi ness way as its livo factories. Real es tate has advanced very materially in value since the establishment of the College and many people have chosen Rock Hill as a place for residence to enjoy the educational advantages of fered hor. The population of the placo has doubled In the past ten years The town voted $(10,000.00 for tho College and consider it a lino investment in every way. Any community that in vests in larger educational facilities makes the best imvostment possible. Sincerely Yours, D. B. Johnson." 1 give the above extract to show the wisdom of the investment of a commu nity in an educational institution from simply the material standpoint. Not only is such an institution desirable from a moral and intellectual stand point, but it pays in hard cash. 1 do not hesitate to say that, in case Laurens secures the College, it will be the best paying investment the p'ace has ever made. Will Laurens get the prize? She can If she will. Very sincerely, 'Watson B. Duncan. MB. CUNNINGHAM HONORED. Talented Laurens Boy's Ability Re ceives Recognition. Mr. Gus Watts Cunningham, who recently graduated at Furman Uni versity and represented this state in the Southern Inter-Collegiate Oratori cal Contest has been selected as in structor in English and Philosophy at Howard University, Birmingham.This is the Kreat Baptist College of Ala bama, of which Dr. Montague, recently of Furman, has been elected President. It is a high honor for Mr. Cunning ham, who is not quite 21 and his friends and those of his father, Mr. W. L. Cunningham, while not surprised, are greatly pleased that his ability is thus recognized. The Campaign Closed. The campaign meetings In the county last week were without special inci dent although tho attendance was gen erally good. At tho Wallace Lodge meeting the candidates held a meeting and unanimously adopted resolutions thanking the people of the county for their hospitality. The candidates also agreed (to waive any objections that might bo suggested as to the legality of tickets printed privately?that is, to other printed tickets than those fur nished by the county executive com mittee. Captured and Escaped. George Williams, tho negro who is charged with stealing Mr. L. G. Dalle's horse, was captured the morn)ngjaftor tho theft, Wednesday, near Fountain Inn. He was carried to Gray Court rid ing the horse and was tied but there he managed to roll off the horse and dart in tho bushes. Chief Hughes fired at him once, but without effect. A pocket knife which was identified as belonging to James Dunklin's stock of goods was found in the man's pos sosslon. Mr. Dunklin's store was en tered Tuesday night. Williams is said to be an escape from the Anderson county chain Rang. He is low and stocky, ginger-cake color, and has scar about left eye. Henry Hurts Killed. Tho freight train from Columbia of the C. N. & L. road arriving here in the morning was wrecked Monday morning near Sligh, in Newberry county and Fireman Henry Burts was killed. Engineer Oscar Land was badly hurt and two negroes were also badly hurt. Go To Glenns. This Is the ideal season of tho year for a visit to Glenns, that most popu lar health resort. One always finds a jolly crowd ab Glenns, old and young the best the Stato and the South have assemble there at this season. No where is a place more pleasant than Glenns in September. Stomp Spring Picnic. The Advertiser has reoeived the following: "You are cordially invited to attend tho great mid-summer picnic and gala day at Stomp Springs, Thursday, Aug ust 28tb, 1002 Don't fail to come. S. S. 8. Club. Bring everybody." ALL WERE SAVED. "For years I suffered suoh untold mi sery from Bronohitls," writes J. H. Johnston, of Broughton, Ga., "that of ten I was unable to work. Then, when everything o'.se failed, I was wholly cured by Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. My wife suffered in tensely from Asthma, till it cured her, tuid all our exporionco goes to show it Is the best Croup mediolne in the world." A trial will convince you it's unrivaled for Throat and Lung dis eases. Guaranteed bottles ?0o and ?1.0ft, Trial bottles free at Laurens Prqg Co. and Palmetto Drug Ca > - GLENN SPRINGS WATER Cures Dyspepsia. For ?alo by Laurens Drug Co., Pal metto Drug Co., Dr. B. F. Posey, W. W. Dodsor* and J. 8. Bennett. Oar of Corn, car of Flour and Meal, just received, at R. P. Milam A Co. B VISI 10KS AND OTHERS.S| Albert C. Todd, Esq., has returned from a visit to Wayncsville, N. C. Judge Watts and family left for Oheraw Wednesday. Mr. Charges l'ulley was In the citv Friday. Mr. H. Terry is now in the Northern markets. Miss Sue Farrow is at home from Georgetown for a few wooks. Mrs. Mary Prentiss has returned from a visit to relatives in Greenwood. Mr. Dick Brown, of Cross Hill, was in town Monday. Miss Mary Ferguson has returned from Saluda. Miss Emmie Meng is visiting in Ilonea Path. Dr. M. C. Cox, of Youngs township, was in the city Monday. Mrs. John C. Davis Is visiting rela tives In tho city. Mrs. John Simmons and Mlds Teague of Mountvllle woro in tho city Monday. Mr. Dave Mahaft'ey's friends are glad to see him able to bo at his business again, after a long illness. Mrs. J. M. Hampton and children arrived in the city yesterday from Charlotte. Mrs. M. E. Knight, of Clarendon, Arkansas, is visiting Mrs. Salllo Bram lett. Mr. D. E. Barnett was in tho city yesterday and his many friends wore glad to seo him. Henry Stone, the well known colored barber, is at homo from Hot Springs much improved in health. Miss Fannie Templeton, who Is one of tho nurses at tho Stato Hospital for the Insane in Columbia, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Adlino Temploton. Prof. J. B. Watkinsand family have returned to Honea Path after a pleas ant visit to Laurens relatives and friends. Misses Mattle Lake and Llllte flol lingsworth and Mr. John Audy IIol lingsworth, of Union, arc visiting tho family of County Treasurer John H. Copcland. Mr. J. W. Shell returned to Beau mont, Texas, last week after a pleasant visit to relatives and old friends hero. Mr. Pick Hudgens returned with him and will be absent a few weeks. Dr. Hugh K. A ikon and Messrs. J. F. Tolbert and Thomas Downey went to Enoree last v\ ednesday night and assisted in the installation of the Officers of the Enoree lodgo Knights of Pythias. Mrs. T. H. Nelson has gone to Balti more and New York, where she will purchase a largo and handsome stock of goods for The Hub, for the autumn and winter trade. Mr. David Jennings, of Charleston, a recent graduate of Clcmson College, has been employed as designer at the Laurens Cotton Mills and has entered upon his duties. Mr. \V. G. Wilson has gone North to buy his fall and winter stock of goods. This is one of the most reliable houses in the city and the ladies are always interested in Wilson's store. Master John B. Wardlaw and Master Field Wardlaw, the young sons of Rov. and Mrs. A.G. Wardlaw, of Union, are visiting Masters Gharlcs and Richard Simpson. Mr, G. W. Walker expects to occupy the store-room on the east side of the square recently vacated by ('apt. l'hil pot. The room is being ro-floorod and otherwise renovated. The line of goods that Mr. Walker will handle will be announced later. Opens iMuntlay. Tho school at Ora will open on next Monday. Meeting Postponed. The meeting at Head S.ning A. R. P. church has been postponed. Regu lar service will be hold At 11 a. m. Sunday. Write Often. Correspondents of The Advertiser arc again requested to correspond. They should send in thoir lotters so they will arrive by Saturday morning. Had Narrow Escape. , A lamp exploded in Col. J. H. Trayn ham's residence late Thursday after noon and tho alarm of fire was given. No one was in tho room at tho time but the noise of the explosion attracted notice and the (lames were promptly quenched. Tho furniture was damaged to some extent and it was a narrow escape for tho house. Mr. Cunningham to Speak, Mr. G. W.Cunningham, of Maddon's, S. C. will address tho young people's Missionary Society of Highland Home Church next Sunday afternoon, Aug. 31st., at 4:00o'clock- Mr. Cunningham Is an M. A. gradmud of Furman Uni versity and is well known as tho suc cessful contestant In tho Stato Oratori cal Contest of 1002. The public is cor dially invited. Mr. Watts Allison Dead. Mi*. Watts Allison died at his home three miles south-west of tho city Wed nesday morning of last week. Mr. Al lison was in his 87th year and all hjs long life had lived in the neighborhood where ho was born. Ho was never married. He. served in tho Confeder ate army, having entered with the el derly men towards tho closo of tho struggle. Mr. Allison was a warm hearted man and a good neighbor and there are many who will miss him. He was one of the oldest citizens of Lau rens township and The Advertiser with sodnogs chronicles his death. Goes to Newberry. Mr. H. D. Burdine has accepted a eoslflon with 8. J. Wooton, of New erry. Ho will be in charge of tho dry goods department of that loading concern. Mr. Rurdine is a young man of fine capacity and Laurens rpgrets that he will leave but wishes and pre dicts for him a fine careor. He will always be glad to see his Laurens friends when they are in Newberry. He Is a young gentleman of good edu cation and address and has had Uno business experience in Laureng. He will be popular in his new homo. Holding Services. Rev, N. J. Holmes commenced a meeting Friday, his tent having been erected on the graded sohool campus. Rev. Charlton Todd is hero assifcUng him. Mr. Holme? is a strong proaoher and is greatly beloved in the county. lip, Todd is also a native Laurens man and a good preacher who Is very popu lar. While there are many who do not agreo.entirely with these evangelists, it Is generally conceded that thp result of their work is for good and for the Christian religion and The Adver tiser is alwayr glad when they oome to Laurens. HEY WARD LEADS. Latimcr Ahead for United States Senate. lib) and Cooper Elected?Joe Johnson Has Walkover? McOowun, NIcIioIh Itiiuuhig Close?Other Elections. In yesterday's primary Irby and Cooper aro elected to tho house. Mc Gowan leads Nichols 110 votes Ten boxes remain to bo heard from and Nlohols may yet be elected?as Sulli vans has not been reported. John Copoland is re-elected treasu rer. Humbert loads Drummond 138 for supervisor?704 to 566. Brooks is elected superintendent of education by a safe majority. Hunter leads couuty commissioner with 1.002. Babb, Deck and Sims fo' lovf in order named. It is possiblo ? hat no ono trill bo elected on this bal lot. For Probate Judge, Thompson 1,111; McCllntock 620; Clardy 070. For auditor Power has 8/18; Fergu son 615; u ill. v.- 533. It is possiblo that Hallew will overtake Ferguson and be in the second race. Those 1!? boxes cast 2,265 votes. About f>00 votes remain to bo hoard from. Johnson for congress 1,460, Wilson 623 in this county. in the statk. Everything is uncertain. At 10,30 last night the Columbia Stato had 12, 000 reported. Of these Elliott had 1,132; Evans2,335; Homphlll 3,003;Hen derson 2,012; Johnstono 2,774; Latlmer 8,271. For governor, Ansei 1,227; iloy ward 4,725; Talbert 2,653; Tillman 2,817 Tim merman 1,0C8 Tho News and Courier 11 p. m. re port was: Ansel 2,049; Hey ward 5,549; Talbert 2,823; Tillman 2,298; Timmer man 1,046. Choster county complete for Gover nor gave Hoyward 784, and the other four together 892. Hey ward's present lead indicates that ho will lead in tho lirst primary by from 10 to 13 thousand with Talbert and Tillman running closo for second place; chances favor Talbert. The total State voto will bo about 85,000. The States wires THE Advertiser that Johnson has a walkover for Con gress. Johuson is elocted beyond doubt. Nothing definite is as yet known about other state contests. LATER?By long distance 'phone to Columbia this morning. 53,000 vote? hoard from. Hey ward leads Talbert by by 11,000. Tillman is fourth man. Latiiuor and Homphill loading for the Senate. See Advertiser's extra issue to morrow. SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY. Books and Satchels will now he Watchword. Professor Hand Will Lecture?Sonic Interesting Figures and Important Improvements Made. Superintendent Jones furnis\es The Advertiser with tho following which should interest every cit'zen of Lau rens: Monday morning, Sept. 1st , tho school bell will proclaim tho fact that a new session has begun, Parents aro again urged to start their children in on the lirst day. A day lost in the bo gln?ing can never be gained during the rest of the session. As we are on tho threshold of a new session, it may be of interest to our pa trons and frionds to read tho most im portant statistics for last session: Population of tho town, 1900, 4,029 Total assessed value of proper ty, real and porsonal, (1902) $1,0S9,180 Total number pupils enrolled (white 336, colored 246) 582 L?gal ten-day enrollment, 555 Per cent of attendance on num ber belonging, 90 Total number of days presont, 66,461 Total number of days absent, 6,320 Total number of days belonging, 72,781 Total numbor of tai'dies, 473 Number of casual visitors, 100 Co3t of tuiiion per pupil a year, $8.28 Cost of tuition per month, 0 09 Tho Hoard of Trustoes consists of the following gentlemen: Col. John W. Forguson, chairman ; C. D. Barksdale, secretary, C. C. Feathorstonc, O. B, Simmons, C. II. Itoper, J. J. Pluss and J. 0. Owlng8. These are some of our leading bus'ness men and to whom tho community is indebted lariroly for the present condition of the^ schools.? Through their interest grdatly needed improvements have been mado on the school building and tc-day it Is more comfortable for both pupils and teach ers than it has been for a long time. Mr. Clarence E. Gray, our public spirited mayor, has about comploted a wide walk in front of the school build ing, which will add greatly to the gen oral appearance. Hereafter red mud will not bo tracked all over the build ing by the children in rainy weather. Mr. Gray has our most sincoro thanks for the interest he has manifested in our welfare. ?Mr. Arthur Hudgene, of the firm of R. H. Hudgens & Sons, has promised to place on the grounds a joggling board and a lawn swing for the enjoy mont of the children at recess. A school can attempt greater things when not only the patrons but the public minded citizens will manifest such an interest in the work. In this connec tion allow us to suggest that some wide-awake citizen make himself a monument on our grounds by sowing tho front yard down in grass. If this were done, the School Board would not be long- in seeing tho groat need that cxists for enclosing the grounds with a suitable fence. We hear a great deal of talk about gotjjrng a College in our town. That is right. We need it. Wo want it. But the parents in our town should be thor* oughly in oarnest, tlr*t, about tho edu cation of their children in the oommon school branches, Tho graded sohool here should bo not only tho best of its kind in the county, but one of the host in the State. To this ond we invite your co-operation. Tho toachors need your support and encouragement. On Monday night, September 1st, SuperintondentW.il. Hand, of Ches ter, will dollver an address to the pa trons and frionds of our school. The exercises will bo held in thp ohapol of the graded echool building and will begin at 8.30. We urge the attendance of ovory citizen and tax-payer in town. An invitation is also extended to the trustees, toachors and patrons of coun try flphoolq, Wo trust that a large number fron, thp neighboring ephools will tako advantage of the opportunity and come. Admission is free. Yours very truly, Ii. L. JpNMBj gllpt. Any Church or parsonage or institution support ed by voluntary contribution will be given a liberal quantity of the Long man & Martinez Paints whonever they paint. Note:?This has been our custom for' tw&nty-Boycn years; any building not satisfactorily painted, wil: bo re painted at our expense; about one gal lon of Linseod OH to be added to every ?gallon of giiiloh of paint to make ready or use; it's mixed in two minutes, and cost of the paint thereby made loss in prlpe than any other. Yearly produot Dyer one million gal'ons, Longman >\ Martinez. Sole Agents W. L Boyd, Laurens, 8. C.;J. O. Hutchinson, Cross Hill, 8.G. YOU NEED THEM! WE MAKE THEM! Picture FrameB?All sizes and prices from 25 cents up. The material (Moulding) comes in different styles, colors and prices. Bring in your pictures and you can learn beforehand just what thoy will cost ready to hang up. Tho Laurens Drug Go. 103 West Main St. 'Phono 76 Goods delivored. SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSED. Examinations Held Saturday and Monday Successful Institute. Tho slimmer school for teacheis has closed. The examinations were hold Saturday and Monday and moat of the teachers took the examinations. Tho institute has been highly suc cessful. Prof. Jones and Miss McLean have labored devotedly and tho teach orshavo all shown a lively interest.Tho work done in moulding, map-making, etc., has been especially creditable. Miss McLean made a line impression here. the colored school. The summer Institute for colored teachers closed last Tuesday. It was highly successful In every way, the at tendance was largo and much inter est was manifiested. Entire satisfac tion was expressed with the principal. Thomas Panders, who is the principal of the colored graded sohool here. Before final adjournment tho teachors unanimously passed tho following pre amble and resolutions: Whereas, tho public and tho times demand modern and well trained teachers, and Whereas, the* State Superintendent of Education, supported by tho great State of South Carolina, has como to our relief and appointed a summer schcol for tho colored teachors for Lau rens county, nnd Whereas, ho has appo:ntod an ?111 clent instructor In the person of Prof. Thos. Sanders, principal of the Lau rens Graded School, colored. And whereas, Our County Supf rlntendent of Edu cation has manifested special Interest in muking tho school a success, Be it rosolved; That we, the teachers of the summer school for l!)l)2, do here by tender the State and County Super intendents a vote of thanks as our ap preciation for the samo. Bo it further resolved, That in grati tude for his faithfulness in the dis charge of his duties aud his untiring interest in the work, that a voto of thanks bo tondorod Prof. Thos, San ders. E. m. Metts, h. e. Lewis. Union Meeting. The Union Mooting of tho First Sec tion of Laurens Association will moot with Friendship Baptist church, Sat urday before the Fifth Sunday in Aug ust 1002, The following is the program : 1st. Devotional exercises led by Moderator. . 1st Query: How to develop our churches In tho grace of givlnsr.?B. W. Lanford, Alvln Martin, T. J, Hughes, 2nd Query; Are we nqt as Baptist churchds tod liberal with disorderly members??J. A. Put man, J. A. Rid dle. W. E. Cook. Third Query: Is a church that falls to fester mission spirit a spriptural church?--W. H. Drummond, J, K. Fowlor, John A. Riddle. 4th Query 1 What are some of tho results wo may oxpect from Sunday 8choolsy--W. T. Putraan, Tom Hen derson, Tom Brownlee. Sunday Morning. Sunday School Mass Meeting.?Ad dress by Dr. J. R. Fowler. Preaching by Rev. O. L. Jones; al ternate, Rev. Waters. Commltteo. LOOK PLEASANT, PLEASE. Photographer 0. O. Harlan, of Eaton, <>.. can do so now, though for years he couldn't, because ho sufTorcd untold agony from tho worst form of indigest ion. AU physicians and rpedloinos failed to help him till ho tried Electric Bitters, which worked such wonders for him that he deolares they are a gedsend to sufferers from dyspopsla and stomach trouble. Unrivaled for diseases of tho Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, they build up and give new life to the whole system. Try them Only 50e. Guaranteed at Laurons Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. GLENN SPRINGS WATER For the liver. For sale by Laurens Drug Co , Pal metto Drug Co., Dr. B. F. Posey, W. W. Dodsou and J. S. Benroett. When other people are out R. P. Mi lam & Co. hare It qf course^ i - I BALL SEASON OVER. Laurens Defeated Grcen . wood in Last Game. Fine Record of the Homo Team?Some or the Players -Uanio Has Oiveu Much Enjoyment to the People. The Laurons base ball team closed its season by defeating Greenwood in the third and last game of tho series by a score of 14 to 2 Wednesday. Trib ble, tho Greenwood twirler, was batted liberally and Laurens won in a canter. Manager Sam Todd and his players have gone a great deal to make tho sum mer pleasant. Tho team has done oplendid work. Nearly everybody re grets that tho season is over, limes are dull in summer and base ball lias done a lot to enlivoa them. Some of tho merchants have derived profit too, especially the soda fountain owners. Last week after the games tho public square each ovenlng was an animated picture with scores of young people re turning from tho diamond held. During tho season Laurons played 23 game.", won 14; lost 8 and tied 1. Piedmont was the only team in the state that defeated Laurens and the Tarboro, N. C., team was tho only other that was too much for Laurens. On the other hand. Laurens defeated Newberry, Columbia, Greonwood, Fair Forest and Waterloo. Among tho men at different times composing tho toam were: Williams, of Clinton, Harrison, Fierce Calno, Ford Franks, Swygert, Sam Todd, Dod son, Ossie Anderson, Ernest Hender son, Hilly Irby, Pope Irby, Hen Mar tin, Sayler, Jeff Adams, Will Richoy, Mock Monroe and perhaps others. All of thoso boys have played good ball and they have added a great deal to the pleasure of the people. Moreover, thoy have played a clean gatno and thero has boon no bad bohavior at tho games. It is hoped that they will re organize tho toam early noxt summer and Tino ADVERTISER is sure that they will have better encouragement from the town than thoy had this year?the people won't wish to bo without base ball in 1903. Wanted 20 good mules four months for their feed and care. N. H. Dial. These cool mornings remind you of fact that you havo not bought your Mantels, Tiling and Grates. Why not lot us Qt your house up. S. M. & B. 11. Wilkos. SHATTERS ALL RECORDS. Twice in hospital, P. A. Gulledge, Verbena, Ala., paid a vast sum to doc tors to cure a severe case of piles, causing 24 tumors. When all failed. Bucklen's Arnica Salve scon cured him, Subdues Inflammations, conquers Aches, kills Pains. Best salve in the world. 26o at Lauions Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA THE HEAD Of tho State's Educational System* Academic Department, Law* Medicine. Pharmacy. One hundred and eight scholarships. Free tuition to teachers and to minis ters'sons. Loans for tho needy. 503 Studonts. 54 Instructors. Now Dormitories, Water Works, Cen tral Heating System. Fall term begins September 8, 1902. Address, F. P. VENABLE, President, Chapel Hill, N. C. Gou. Johnstone. R. II. Welch, A. C. Todd. Johnstone, Welch & Todd, LAWYERS Will Practice in all Courts, State and Federal. Ollice, Law Range. Lau nens, s. C. w. u. knight. r. e. ijauh. KNIGHT & HABB, Attorneys at Law Will practice in all the Stato and F?deral Courts. Strict attention to all business intrusted to them Ollice up-stairs, Simmons' Building. SiG,enn sPrin?s 9 Ginger Ale! jjj The best on the market! A For sale at Q KENNEDY BROS, X Laurens, S. C. 8 Mid=Surnnier CLEARANCE S?LE Of ah Summer Goods. We have cut the prices on all Summer Gcods, Light-weight Clothing, Etc. We want to clear our shelves in order to make room for our Mammoth Fall Stock. In every department you will lind extraordinary values, and it will pay you to come to our Store and sec what we have to offer you. Our stock of Clothing is always complete and Up-to-Date. It is at this store that you get the best Clothing for the least money We are always in the lead with the best goods for least Money. J. E. MINTER & BRO., Leaders of Low Prices. R. P. Milam & Co. How to Tide Over a Long Dull Summer! ?^is Does That Question Bother You? Suppose you V rnA/^rnirn"" ^ inspect our Stock of GROCERIES A Got OUR Prlc08 on Flour, Corn, MEAT and Supplies. When You do, things will not look so blue. The situation will clear up. We are selling goods to meet it. Our Undertaker's Stock is Complete. Wc carry a well selected stock of everything from the cheapest Coilin to the best Me lalic Cases ; in cloth goods we carry the best?among them embossed white plush goods ; also black, full draped in cloth. A First-class Hearse when wanted. We can furnish while or black horses when desired. At night or Sunday 'Phone R. P. Milam's residence or call on J. Mills Hunter or R. R. Jones at the Switzer House. Respectfully, R. P. MILAM & CO. 4bove Them AU, the fact that our stoves are of superior workmanship and easily out class all others is known by every woman who has the cooking to do and they are H ELD UP^-n by them above all others. We carry a full line of Stoves and Tin ware, Crockery, Glassware, Qjieensware, Graniteware, Wooden ware, Furniture, Carpets, Shades, Curtains, Mattings, Rugs, Lin oleum, Lamps and Refrigerators. II. B. GRAY. J. C. SHEALY Gray & Shealy. A WORD ON SHINGLES ought to interest tho man whosa roof has a holo in it, ' Also tho man who lias no roof, but intends to build one. Our Long Leaf unbled Pine Shin gles are tho best offered in this city. Made from a fine grade wood and right in every particular. And those figures ought to provo that prices aro right, too. Gfay & Sijealy. Laurens, S, C. NOTE THIS FACT. You know wc arc anxious for a share of your trade and it will be our earnest endeavor to please you in every way. Come to see us, and let us know your wants that we may make purchases to suit you. Our present stock consist of goods in Millinery* l>ry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats and Gents' Furnishings. All of whichare bought right and will be sold at reasonable profit. Our goods are pretty and you are requested to call and inspect them orne whenever it is possible to do to. Very respectfully, The McCord Merchandise Co. Laut ens, S. C. i