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TO PUT ENTHUSIASM IN MISSIONARY WORK Meeting of Ministers and Laymen at First Baptist Church Last Tuesday Morning l'roved very Kencticial. The following account of the meet ing of ministers and laymen of the Baptist church of this section was written by Rev. B. P. Mitchell, who was present: At the request of Rev. W. E. Thayer vice president of Foreign Missions for the Laurcns Association, the follow ing pastors gathered at the First ^church, Laurens, Tuesday. m The pastors present were H. L. Bag ^gott, O. A. Alison, J. J. Paysour, L. C.j Ezell, B. P. Mitchell. W. E. Thayer. As visitors, E. C. Watson, D. H. Owings. W. H. Canada. Also a few of the In terested laymen. Mr. Thayer stated that his object In calling the conference was to cre ate enthsuiasm In the missionary work engaged in by Cue association, and to discuss plans and methods by which we might have more elllclent service along all lines of Christian work. The matter of more earnest prayer was first considered. We believe that God is waiting to give us great things, but He must know that we will ap preciate them before granting them. Information will result in consecra tion, and consecration to more active service. A praying people will be a working people. We need especially to pray and work for more laborers. Anoth er thing was getting good religious tracts among our people, believing that more information is needed espec ially among our country churches re garding the work we ate expected to do. k was iho sense of the brethren that the time had come for our pastors to preach the law of tithing to our people. Brethren Baggott and Mit chell stated that they had already be gun it in tholr churches Brother Canada, stated that Dr. Wll lington had prepared to furnish a few of the returned missionaries to the most needy places in our State, and our conference gratefully accepted the offer and hope to have the services of one or more a part of the time. The question of holding missionary ?allies' in various communities was dis cussed with much favor and it is hoped that several will bo held. Il was decided to refer all matters discussed and recommended by the conference to the Laymen's Missionary Committee by adding the names of W. E. Thayer and B. P. Mitchell and that thoso Brethren compose an advisory hoard of suggestion und action for the association. Those present very much regretted the absence of several pastors. We had a good lime togother and feol that it will bear much fruit. H- We completed our work about one IK o'clock, am! caiinol fail to mention P'ethat. the thoughtful ladies of the ? church had prepared at tholr homes something for appeasing the appetite which was much enjoyed by those In attendance. We hope this kind of meeting will occur annually until we all receive the spirit of missions thai character ized our Master. [ AMBITION TALKSl ^a^l^ifi <j?ifimall ..J^kjiM SHOULD CHILDREN WORK? The constant agitation against child-labor is a good and proper thing, fo far as it applies to sweat-shop work and the practice of taking children from school to put them to making money; but of late years many school teachers and parents have been passing to the other extreme, in relieving the child altogether of work. This In much more true in the case of city children than country children. The country boy goes home from school at 4 o'clock, to milk cowb, feed the cattle and chop the wood; but the city boy Is turned loose from 4 to 6 to fall directly Into the hands of that sulphurous old party who "always finds work for idle hnnds to do." One cannot commend too strongly the action of many leading public school boards in introducing manual training and domestic, science depart ments In their school, In which children are taught to do useful work with the hands. The first principle that should be taught to every child Is that usefulness is the true test of greatness, and that actual service will mako one of far more value than will mere book learning. Cross inn, Jan. 2'.?.?Mr. R. p. Watts attended the funeral of Mr. M. F. Sanders at Greenwood last Tues day. Mrs. Sanders is Mr. Watts' sis ter. Messrs. I'arris and Cleveland, gen tleman from Greenville, were the guests of Mr. .1. H. Rasor last week to enjoy a bird hunt. Mrs. Laura Burnsldo and little David were Greenwood visitors last Wednes day. It begins to look like "Marse Henri" is a little jealous of Qov. Woodrow Wilson and willing to discredit him. Mrs. A. M. Hill returned from the hospital in Chester last Thursday and is convalescing nicely, Two prominent citizens of our town wore in I.aureus last Wednesday and saw the drag at work on the streets. They came home and talked about it. The next morning this correspondent had the road near his home dragged. That afternoon our Intendant paid Mr. lt. W. Brown to drag part of one street, and was so much pleased he engaged him to come next day and go over all of Main street. It is such a transformation I believe the farmers will take it up and drag all public roads near their homes. Mr. Mill Ow ens has dragged his mile. Mr. Drown used the fore part of his wagon with a heavy drag attached, drawn by four mules. I hope Mr. Brown't work wjll CROSS HILL NEWS i be an object lesson and that much good will result from it. Mr. MUler Lindsay of Arden, S. C. was a Cross Hill vis,tor last week. Mr. GU8 Chapman of Saluda Old Town was in town Friday. Mr. Q. W. Proffett of Madden was here Thursday. This correspondent went from here to MountvIUe last Friday. The road was very rough and especially so right at tin' town. A team with a good drag could make it good, a mile every half hour. Rev. J. c. Brown of North Carolina pr? ached for the Presbyterians here Sunday evening. There has been quite a drop in the mercury since Saturday. It is raining this morning and the trees are covered with ice. FIVE MlM IKS. Sourness, Gas, Heartburn and Stom ach Distress will Disappear. Distress after eating, sourness, gas and heartburn can be qluckly relieved by taking one or two MI-O-NA stom ach tablets. They are guaranteed to bai ish any case of indigestion, acute at* chronic stomach ailment no matter what it is called, or money back. MI-O-NA stomach tablets uro small and easily swallowed. They are sold by Laut ens Drug Co. and druggists everywhere for .">0 cents a bo:;. Tluy are put up in a neat metal box thai can conveniclly bo carried In the vest pocket. They are especially recom mended for nervousness, sleeplessness, bad dreams, constipation, dizziness and biliousness. A TRUE COTTON STORY Let roe lei I JfOU the Story of 1000 tens of my M I.lie it St lain," made h> I arm en in 1911. It ii to your inteteit toread theie certified tepotli. MAKE 15c COTTON .BEAT THE WEEVIL by planling the " l.iteit Str..; " o( the Kinf. Keid these sample* Ol SOU re ports in hind " Col ? eitta bales Irom 5 acrei in ipite of weevil. J. S. BligEli Mope, Atk, Made $92.CO extra Irom 5 ?eres King's cotton." J. W. Jar red. Ali. "Mide (8S.S0 more from 5 tcrei. "C.H. O'Neal.C hinry. Ci. "The S icre big made $70.00 ?extra." J R.l.eRoy,l.eeibiiig,C;i. 2 BALES EXTRA FROM EVERY 6 ACRES PLANTED. Swnr nrnt. Wrile us for 50jj reports like^bove. KING SEED AND [MPUMENT CORP., RirtinonJ, V? " Werri I didn't h? rt your cot ton while it ruined otheri," DennisO' 11 riant, Koicuitko.Miii erefafe?rlilizer? ?<?fll & ........... i. ? ?ff%'r.'<? 'vPoIaaU...,.,...,,. ?rtfEnSTATE CHEMICAL CORPORATION Charleston, vS.O. YOU COULDN'T expect a half fed child to grow up big and strong, could you? Nor can a big profit-making crop come from your soil, unless the crop is properly fed. Few soils known have enough plant foods to remain fertile when cultivated. Exacting crops draw heavily ipon its fertility. Ammonia, Phosphoric Acid and Potash are drawn from the soil?some crops requiring a great deal of one and less of another. Fertilizers must be mixed as accurately as a doctor's prescription to supply the elements that are lacking, that the crop takes out. The fertilizers made by us are conscientiously made. We could cheapen them, and analysis would not show the difference. But we prefer to give you the utmost in plant foods for the price you pay. For we consider reputation our richest asset. The bountiful yields of cotton?the mammoth yields of corn?produced by them, are winning for them Southwide prestige. Write us now for information about the fertilizers of the Interstate Chemical Corporation?mixed as you would have them mixed?and the name of our nearest dealer. Interstate Chemical Corporation, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA QUALITY TELLS OUR PRICE SELLS THE JUST AS GOOD AS (M RS ARE NOT AS ( HEAP A.s OURS Stock Taking! We are now engaged in taking stock and balancing up for year 1911 pre paratory to our going to market for Spring Goods. Keep both eyes open for surprises in the merchandise line. We will have lots of Odds and Ends after taking stock that will be put on the market at ridiculously Low Prices. It will pay you to anchor your business to the Big Store because we are ever on the alert for your interest. Then we only sell reliable, dependable goods, and yet they are no higher priced but better value. "This is Our Way" of doing business "THE BEST IS NONE TOO GOOD" Is an old adage that is true, and the value we give for the price is generally always the best-best for the customer too. No article of merchandise is cheap which does not give value for price paid. Remember we are anxious to serve you. Our Motto for 1912 "More Cash Less Credit." We want your business. Let your motto by "Will Give Our Business to the Old Reliable." Davis-Roper Company Outfitters for the Whole Family REM EM BE It Positively all accounts must he set tled at once. All are past due and Me only charge fronds to those who pa\ prompt l\. REM EMBER Prompt pa\ makes good credit and low prices., Vour Interest to paj nun. Ml 1011 accounts must he paid hcl'ore further credit is extended. 1 TO School Trustee -OF LAURENS COUNTY We think that your teachers would feel encouraged to try in getting some of the books which we are offering in return for new and old subscriptions if you would speak to them and show them that you favor the proposition. We feel quite sure, on our part, that if you have read our advertisements, that you think our offer a good one. We would direct your attention to the fact that this is not a contest, but that every school ge s full benefit for every dollar collected. Speak to your teacher the next time you see him or her. Advertiser Printing Co. PUBLISHERS OF The Lawens Advertiser