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Royal BAKING POWDER < Absolutely Pure ( Used and praised by the most competent and careful pas try cooks the world over i The only Baking Powder made from Royal Grape Cream of j Tartar?made from grapes 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. R. H. Young was a visitor in town yesterday. Mrs. M. .1. Ponrco was a visitor in the city Wednesday. Mr. T. 13. Wallace spent Friday in Greenville on business. Mr. II. Terry lofl yesterday for tbo north to buy a spring stock. Miss Annie Simpson spent Sunday in the city with her ramily. Mrs. J. II..Motes, of Mountville, w in the city one day last week. Mrs. John Smith is at home from a] two weeks' visit to relatives in Wa terloo. Mrs. It. K. Copeland and Mrs. Mary G. ?owon are spending some time in Clinton. Mr. .1. It. Plnson, of the vicinity of I Cross Hill, was a visitor in the city ycslordny. Mr. John Crews, now located in Co lumbla, spent Sunday in the city with his parents. Miss Hnttio Jones, o!' Charlotte, is in the city visiting Misses Mary Todd and Dorcas Cnlihcs. Miss .Wie Mnhaffcy spent the week end in Clinton as the guest of Mis Brnos! Ilrnmlctt. Mr. John Wright, of Spartanhurg. spent Sunday in the city with hit father and sisters. Dr. Isadoro Schaycr has been spending the past few days in Rock Hill with friends. Mr. Charles Fleming spent several days at Davidson College last week at tending the Junior Debate. Miss Heltlo Lake, who is attending Holl ins Institute, is at home for a few days visiting her parents. Dr. T. I.. Timmermnn spent Saturday night nnd Sunday in Clinton as the gUOtsl of Dr. Ralph W. Johnson. Mr. W. G. Wilson has returned from the northern markets after purchas ing n spring supply for his store. I.title Mi isc; Harriet Hughes and Mary Roper spent the week-end In Fountain Inn With Mrs. Robert Davis. Among the business visitors in the city this wook Were Dr. W. L. Hood and Mr. Taylor Good.wyn of Green wood. Mr. Dugas Marlin, a Laurens boy now residing in Augusta, spent the early part of the WOOft In the city on business. Mr. J, J, Crosby, now living in Greensboro, N. C, was in the city Monday attending the funeral of Mr. W. H. Riddle. Mr. W. G, Wilson has returned from New York and other northern mar kets, where he spent the past ten days buying spring got ds. The friends of Mr. Preston Milam will regret to learn that he baa buen confined to his home for the past few dayi? on account of sickness. Mrs. K. C. Watson and Mrs. Jno. A. Franks left Saturday for Gaffney whore they spent the week-end with their daughters at Limestone College. Dra. O. P. Klugh of Crosa Hill and J. L. Fonnel of Waterloo, were among the physicians here Monday attending the regular meeting of the County Medical Society. Misses Hnltle Hodges. Jessie Todd and Julia Loo and Mr. Joel I'.ailey. of Greenwood, spent Thursday in the city as iho guests of Capt, and Mrs. ?w. a. GUlf raon. Mr. Joel Smith has been critically ill at his home in the ML Olive sec tion of the county for the past week, lie is now slowly improving which will be good news to his many Lau rens county friends. Mr. \. c Watson, a one time resi dent of Laurent) county but now a prosperous merchant of Greenwood, was in the eity yesterday on his way to llarksdnle station where he went' in look over his farm land there. Free Carnations. Rnch lady who visits Hays Pharmacy Saturday, March 2nd, will be presented with a carnation, compliments of Oak hurst Green Houses. i>r. H. L. Branyon, Prop. "ALL A MISTAKE." Charming Play to be Given at Trinity Itldge School for tho Benefit of the Library Fund. On Friday evening March 1st. at S o'clock, the play "All a Mistake" will be given by local talent at Trinlty Ridga school house. An admission of 10 and 2"> cents will be charged. The proceeds oro to go lo the benefit of the school library. The characters in the play are: Capt. Ohediah Skinner, owner of "Oak Farm"; Goo. Richmond, nephew of Capt Skinner; Richard Hamilton. Nell [Huntington'? affianced; Ferdinand Llghthoad, foppish dude who has ad vertised tor a wife: Neil Richmond, wife of George; Nell IIuntIllglOll. a friend of the family: Cornelia. Cap*. Skinner's sister, sometimes called Nell, an old maid who answers Fer dinand's advertisement; and Nell a servant. A brief synopsis follows: George finds himself in a dilemma because his uncle has selected him a wife, and he has just married some one else. Nell Huntington, the selected wife, agrees to pass as George's wife so he may get his fortune. Richard Hamilton appears and Nell Huntington is in a trap. One of Ferdinand's letters, ad dressed to Nell (Cornelia), is read by Nell, the servant. Ferdinand conies to claim his bride, and Is accldently met by Nell. George's wife, whom he falls in love with. He afterwards meets Noll, the servant who falls in love with him, and filially he meets Cornelia whom he detests very much. George becomes so jealous thai he decides to pass everybody off as lun atics and himself as tho keeper of the asylum. The unraveling of a skein of mystery and. the finish of an exciting (lay to liinl that it was "All a mistake". The boys and girls are practicing quite often, and they arc sure of a great success. Blamed a Good Worker. "I blamed my heart for sever dis tress in my left side for two years." writes W. Evans, Danville, Va.. "but I know now It was indigestion, as Dr. King's New Life Fills completely cur sd me." Host for stomach, liver and kidney troubles, constipation, head ache or debility, 25c at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. *************** * M l. BETHEL NOTF.S. * * * *************** Mrs. Mamie O'Dollo Is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. J. II, Carlisle. It was with great pleasure that the children and grandchildren of Mrs. Eleanor Auld Sichert, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. IL Carlisle, on Wednesday. Feb. 21st to partake of a delicious birthday dinner which was given In honor of Mrs. Siebert's 76th birthday. Mr. Alfred Hughes Is visiting rela tives in Plckons. Mr. Jas. II. Carlisle has recently purchased three line mules. How* to eure n cold is a question in which many are Interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won Its great reputation and Immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds, it can alwavs bo depended upon. For sale by :.ll dealer:-. ** ******** **** X SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. ? l * .t .?? t *?*????** * One of the most enjoyable occa sions of the season was the Vulentlne Party given by Missis Cora Traynbam and Minnie Wallace, at the home of Mr. W. Ab Traynbam, of the Friend ship section. In the parlor, where the color scheme of red was carried out, was seen a profusion of red hearts Which were placed in such a manner to impress every one that it was in deed a "hearty party." On the For tune Tree was placed a hea/t for ev ery guest, on which was written their fortune. In the hall "Cupid's Archery Contest" was held, Miss Minnie Cald well and Mr. S. E. El ledge making the highest score. Miss Lucy 11 addon and Mr. J. L. Chapman won the prize, a heart-shaped picture, in the poetry content. After many game:- pertaining to St. Valentine's Day the guests passed in to the dining room where refresh ments were served. The dining room was decorated in red and white fes toons and hearts. The refreshments carrying out the "hearty idea" and colors. Those present were: Misses Lucile Wolff, Carolyn Smith, Mae Roper, ltess Madden, Harnie Wallace, Lucy Haddon and Minnie Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Madden, Messrs. Hal Roper, S. E. EUcdge, Lawrence and Nesbitt Million, .1. L. Chapman. Willie Wolff, stopp Heeks, Thrumnn Pitts, Haddon and Milton Wilson. Clinton People Wed. A surprise marriage took place at King's Hotel last Wednesday after noon, when Miss Madge York, of Clin ton, became the wife of Mr. Rhett Adalr, of the same place. Only a few intimate friends of the two young peo ple were present to witness the cere mony. They returned to Clinton where they will make their future lit., e. Both of the young people are prominent and popular Clinton people and their marriage is of interest to many people all over the state. * NEWS FROM JONES. * * * *************** .tones, Feb. 26.?Rural Policeman 121 ledge was recently in this section. We were very sorry to hear of the death of .Mr. I). C. Smith, of Waterloo, and tenderly sympathize with the be reaved family. After suffering for months after an Incurable malady Mrs, Ragsdalc pass ed,away on the 23rd inst at the home of her brother, Mr. Carl Austin. All of our people tenderly sympathize with the bereaved family. Wo recently met out friends. Messrs Lew Harper of Honen Path, and M. B. McCueil of Princeton. Hon. .1. T. Morrison is securing pledges from the farmers to reduce the acreage of cotton this year. It s a move in the right direction. The heartless speculators are ever ready to take advantage of the farm ers and force the price or cotton be low reduction. Thousands of fanners were almost bankrupted by the low price of cotton. Let them become thoroughly organized, decrease the cotton acreage, increase the cereals and demand a fair price for their cot ton. Mr. Calvin Cannon succumbed to an attack of pneumonia on the 2-lth inst. Our tendcrost sympathy goes out for the bereaved family. Mr. Thorn;:- Miller of Greenwood, was in our midst recently. The friends of Colemnn Cork. a former pupil of ti e ,Ibh< - high school, will be pleased to hear Hint he is tak ing a very high stand in the law de partment of tie- South Carolina Chi versify. Miss Oliva Jones > pent the week-end w ith her parents, Dr. mid Mrs. Townc* Jones, last Week. Quito a number of our young peo ple attended a valentine party given at the lovely Pome of Mr. and Mrs. P. It. Mitchell. The young folks will al ways hold in memory the genorou hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Reached the Limit. The last course was being brought on, and little John, who had partaken of each previous one, looked up and said: "Oh, this one will faint me away." ?Ith the Millinery Stores. The unwelcome news has been re ceived here that neither of the three young ladles who were employed as milliners last year are to return this season. As J. E, Minter & Uro. are not to continue their millinery busi ness, Miss ChllCOtO who has numer ous friends here, will not return. Miss Gertrude Llpscomb, who has been with the Switzer Company for several years and who has always been very popular here will go elsewhere. Miss ?VOlyn Ames, who has been with Das is Roper Company for several season;; and who has many friends her?', will also not return. In her place will he Miss Blanche Smythe, of Baltimore, Miss Wynhoop, ->f Philadelphia, will ii" at Switzer Company's the coining season. THOUGHT HE WAS A BURGLAR. One Negro Kills Anothor Near This City Mondaj Night, Thinking He was Defending Iiis Home. Jack Martin, a negro, was killed oil the Simpson place a lew miles west Of the city Monday night by .lohn Hud gens, also colored. The coroner went out yesterday to bold an Inquest and .lohn Hudgens was brought in to the county jail. According to the story of men from that neighborhood, Jack Martin, who lives In the same house, returned home at night and entered, .lohn Hudgens, hearing .lack and thinking him an in truder, called out to him. Martin did not answer and Hudgens warned be would shoot. Martin still did not an swer, so Hudgens shot In the direc tion of the voice and killed the ap proaching negro. Martin died soon after. Rudgens, it is said, claims that he bad no ill will against the deceas ed negro. Eat What f Yoa Want. BROWN'S ?J LITTLE TABLETS Cure* Indigestion. Dyspcpaln. Heartburn BOO PACKAQC Ask at Dr. B. P. Posey's. Citation for Letters of Administration, Slate of South Carolina, County of Laurens. By (). G. Thompson. Probate Judge: Whereas, Joel C. Smith made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Adminis tration of the estate and effects of Jnnic M. Smith. These are therefore, to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Janlo M. Smith, deceased, that they be and ap pear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to bo held at Laurens C. IL, S. C. on the l lth day of March, 1912 next, after publication hereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administra tion should not be granted. Given under my hand this, 27th day of February Anno Domini 1912 ?. C. Thompson. Probate Judge. 31-2t Statement of the Condition of the HANK OF WATERLOO, Located at Waterloo, S. ('., at the ( lose of Business February 20, 1012. RESOURCES: I Loans and Discounts .. . 55.195.48 ! Overdrafts. I4C.CI I Furniture and Fixtures .. 1,21-1.15 : Hanking House. 2,112.07 Hue from Hanks and Bank I ors. 5,104.00 : Currency. 380.00 j Silver and other Coin .. G51.29 'Checks and Cash Items .. 501.00 Total.$ 05,005.80 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid In . .?"? 25.000.00 Surplus Fund. 2,000.00 Undivided Profits, les< Cur rent Expenses and Taxis Paid. 2,520.78 Due to Hanks and Hankers ins. 17 Individual Deposits subject to Chock. 24,033.52 Savings Deposits. 338.70 Time Certificates of Deposit 77:'..or, Cashier's Checks. 225,27 Hills Payable, including Cer tificates for Money Bor rowed . 10,000.00 ! Total.? 65,905.80 State of South Carolina* County of Laurens. ss. Before mo came J. C. Smith, cash ier of the above named bank. who. be ing duly sworn, says that the above and forogolng statement is a true con dition of said bank, as shown by the liooKS of said bank. J. C. SMITH. Sworn to and subscribed before inc this 27th day of February. 1012. R F. Bahb. Notary Public. Corres! Attest: O. 1.1. Simmons, J. c. Smith. W. c. Whnrton, Directors. Statement of the Condition <>i" I he PEOPLES LOAN >M> EX< II INGE RANK, Lorntel at l.aiirens. S. C. at I he < lose of Business Februar) 20, 1012. RF.SprRC.E8: Loans and Discounts .. ..$331.722.71 Overdrafts. 13,823.34 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Hank. 27.OOO.0O Furniture and Fixtures .. '-'.?"."" Hanking House. 10,..00 Hue from Hanks and Hank ers . 32.078.15 Currency. 15,374.00 Cold. 2.1 To M.) Silver and other Coin .. .. 1,020.02 Cheeks and Cash Items .. 176.27 Totnl.$435,864.19 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid In . . ; .$100.1.' Surplus Fund. 25,000 00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid. 7!'.:.:.7 Due to Hanks and Bankers 2,093.50 Dividends Unpaid. 24.00 Individual Deponits subject to Cheek. 130.179.37 Time Certificates of Deposit 86.490.00 Cashier's Checks. 622.65 Bills Payable, Including Cer tificates for Money Bor rowed .10,000.00 Reserve Fund Carried on General Individual or Sav ings Ledger. 1.397.50 Total.$435,864.49 State of South Carolina. County of Laurens. sr.. Before me enmn 0. W. Tune, Cashier of the nbove named bank, who. being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true eondi Tion of said bunk, as shown by tho hooks of said bank. c W TCN'E. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of February. 1912. W. H. McCuon, Notary Public, Correct Attest: W. A. Watts. R Fleming Jones, II. n. 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