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All in the Asking. Ask fur a sack of flour and you get the Hour that boat suits your dealer. He may caro moro for his profit than your health. Ask for "Clifton", and Jrou get the host and purest flour sold n tho South. Men's suits and overcoats luxuriously lined and superbly tailored. All sizes, $3.00 to $18.00. J. E. Mlntor & Bro. Buck's Stoves are guaranteed to cook to please you or money refunded. Call in and see our line. 8. M. & E. H. Wilkea. Boys' suits and overcoats, sizes 8 to 10 years, $3.00 and upward. J. E. Minter & Bro. Only 150 different chamber eets to select what you want at our store. The prettiest lino wo have ever had from $2.05 to $15.50 per set. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes. Clothing?Tho very best makes and the prettiest patterns we have ever ehown. Davis Iioper & Co., Famous Outfitters for both sexes. If you want a nice bat rack call in and soe our lino. We can please you. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes. You are always welcome at our store to Eoo our line of housofurulehlng goods, and it will pay you to let us figure on your ontlro bill from kltchon to parlor. S. M. A E. H. Wilkos. Special Bargain lots In New Under wear for both men and ladleB. Davis Roper fc Co. Famous Outfitters. Quality counts for moro in shoes than in almost any other article of dress. Our shoes are the kind that wear. Try them. Tho Hub. Biscuit and Holls. The whitest, lightest, flakiest biscuit and rolls aro mado of "Uliffton" flour, and they aro pure and wholesomo, too. Buy It and try It. NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS. The undersigned, hereby forbid any entry on their lands in Cross Hill and Hunter Townships, or lands under their control as agents, for hunting and fishing, with doga and guns, trap ping, netting or otherwise hunting. J. G. Williams, W. C. Rasor, J. H. Rudd, G. M. Hanna. J. H. Miller, M. T. Slraoson, Mrs. N. B. Davenport, J. Y. Mathewe. NOTICE. ALL parties Indebted to us, either by note or account, must call and settle the same on or before the 15th of No vember next, as after that date said accounts will bo placed in the hands of an officer for collection. J. Q. PYLES & CO. Waterloo, S. C, Oct. 8th, 1001. WEIGH AND STORE YOUR COTTON WITH COLEMAN. I have charge of the Laurens Bonded Ware House. I want to weigh your cotton. Honest weights and courteous treatment will be my motto. Give me a trial. Sept. 10, 1901. J. irvin COLBlfAN, MERCHANTS' AND FARMERS' BON DED WARE HOUSE CO. Tho undersigned Is with tho above Company for tho season, as madi ger and weighor for tho Company. He guarantees entire satisfaction and will bo glad of tho public patr?nage, J. WADE ANDERSON. Sept. 26, '91?Smo. NOTICE ?to? Debtors and Creditors. All persons indebted to the estate of Dr. Thomas McCoy, deceased, will please settle same without delay with ci. w. Trine at the Peonle'a T.o?.n ru.i Exchange Bank, or with W. R. Rlchej . And all persons holding claims against s...d estate will present them duly proven to W. R. Rlchoy, at his law offlco, at Laurens Court House, S. C. c w. Tune, W. R. RlCHEY, Oct. 2, 1901?tf Executors. Free to All! ?A RACE TO? To People of Laurens County and Town: Wo will give to the persons who present before and on January 15th, 1002, the Greatest Number of Coupon Tickets. First. A round trip ticket to Char leston Exposition and pay ono day's ex penses, not to oxceed $3.00. Second. Ono who presents next greatest number of Coupons a Round Trip Ticket. N tQ&* We give these coupon? away with every 50 cents worth of Goods purchased FOR CASH. At time of purchase, ask us for coupon; ask your friends to save them for you. Remember we aro the people and whore to get them. Palmetto Drug Co. Look for sign with the Tree. The State of South Carolina, LAURENS COUNTY, In Court op Prohate. John C. Reeder, Executor of Katie L. Whiteford, Plaintiff, against John Henry Martin, Defendant. Pursuant to an order made January 16th, 1901, in the above stated case, I will soil at Laurens Court House, dur ing the legal hours of sale, on tho first Monday in November next, being the 4th day of tho month the following real estate, to wit: That tract of land of the estate of the late Ratio J,. Whitoford, contain ing Ninet'y-two ^Aores, more or less, situate in Cross (Hill Township, ana bounded by lands of S. W. Lowo, I. G. Lowe, Julia McGowan and others. Terms?One-half the purchase mon ey to be paid In cash, tho remainder on a credit of twolvo months, with inter est from dato of sale, fcecured by bond and mortgage of tho premises sold; with leave to purchaser to pay all cash. Purchasor to pay /or papers. Also, at tho same lime and place, and on same terms, all the Interest of de ceased under the will of tho late Mar tha Whiteford, reference being had to tho will of the said Martha Whiteford on fl!o in the Probate office of said county. O. Q. THOMPSON, J.PL.?. Oct. 2, 1901 4t._ Wanted?You to order your whig key for "personal use" from Cooper Farming Distillery Co., Brevard, N. O. Corn whiskey from 11.66 to $2.00 per gallon; vessel Inoluded. Ryo from $2.15 to $3.15. Peaoh brandy $2.66. Ap ple $2.16 per gallon. A. F. CoorsB, President. Court. The Genoral Sessions Court organiz ed at 10 a. in. Monday morning, Judge Gago prosidlng. The Judge had no oc casion to charge the Grand Jury as to general duties and proceeded at once to instruct them on the Solicitor's bills. These involve charges of crimes of every grado and variety from murder to assault and battery. Fifteen prisoners wore in jail besides a number on bail and several old cases brought over from last court. Will Chalmers, colored, ;-ot 0 mouths on the chain gang for assault with a pistol. Dave Scott, colored, was convicted of manslaughter with recommendation to mercy. Not as yot sentenced. In this case and other capital cases, objection was raised to tho legality of the jury, but His Honor overruled tho objection. (Judge Gary has ruled that the prcssnt jury Jaw Is unconstitutional.) Tho caso of Milam, white, for mur der of a nogro, (mistrial at last lorm) has been contiuuod. Good, a negro charged with murder of a nogro, Dendy, Is now on trial. The criminal cases will consumo the week. The Grand Jury, a vory olilcient and hard worked body, was dismiseod yos torday. His Honor, Judge Gage, Is prompt to rule, careful, and markedly courteous to all. Tho attendance Is small, as there arc few cases of Interest. P. S.?Verdict lu George Good's case?guilty, with recommAndatlou to mercy. This saves his neck. Alliance Rally. Hon. T). F. Eflrd and Congressman Talber met their appointments on Sat urday in tho Interest of reorganizing the Farmers Alliance. Sonator O. P. Goodwin presided. Tho attondanco was small, due doubt, to tho fact that tho farraei_ ad beon called away from business during tho early days of the week. Though tho attendance was small, their admirable speeches were well received and nodoubt the proposed reorganization will bo hoartily endors ed. Both speakors presented the Al liance demands, the necessity of organ ization among farmers, the curso of trusts and monopoly. Col. Tal her t favor ed all classes at the South joining to fight tho tyrany of the money power of the North and pressed the Idea that De mocracy and Alliance principles are hand in hand. The distinguished gen tlemen were cordially met. Old com rades In arms cordially greeted Col. Talbert. _ Death of Mr. Heury Noffz. We learn with rogret of the death of this gentleman, which occurred at bis home near Cross Hill on tho 1st Instant, after a long illness . He was a Prussian, served in tho German army against the French, and came to this country and engaged successfully In farming about twenty-five years ago. Ho leaves a wife and children and two brothers, Messrs Ernst and Ferdinand Noffz. His remains were burled at Liberty Spring cemetery. He was a most deserving citizen and the family are sincerely sympathized with In thoir severe affliction. T j Wallace Circus. Last Thursday was a big day in Lau rons. More people assembled in tho city than ever before on a day?proba bly 15,000 people. About 8,000 wore under the canvass at tho day exhibi tion and about 2,000 at tho evening performance. Tho exhibition gave groat satisfaction, everything was clean, the acting good, many of tho features new, magnificent horses, a largo collection of nandsomo animals, nothing to offend good taste. As cir cuses go it was good and commondablo. The city is to bo congratulated that tho groat aggregation got away with out an accident or untoward event. A Highlandor. Our friend Charley Simpson, of Gray Court, was bitten two weeks ago by a hlgh'and mocasin and suffered greatly from iiuc polsilif Ho wtts ui his barn at dusk and getting corn for his horse when tho reptile struck him on the hand. Ho had hid arm In a sling at the Gray Court Fair, but is getting all right._ His Maiden Effort. Mr. A. O. Todd had a grave respon sibility thrust upon him by the Court, tho defonce of George Good, charged with murder. But his defence was skilful, able, and eloquent, and doserv ed compliments aro hoard all around of our young friend's conduct of his first cause. _ Unique. At Gray Court and Laurons Fairs there was an exhibition of a unique suit of clothes?tho first suit worn by votoran. Dr. Manning Fdwards, of Dial Township, attracting much atten tion. He was probably about threo years old. Tho suit was spun at home and the Material tho handiwork of his mother, except the little dandy coat that was cut and made by a tailor. The Passion Play of Oberammcrgau coming to Laurens. Dr. Lewis, tho apostle of the Passion Play In America will present tho play by motion pic tures and colored views at the Factory Hall, Oct 24th. Dr. Carlisle, the Pres ident of Wofford College, says, "Take the Passion Play exhibition in all re spects, it wa9 an unqualified success. I hope Dr. Lewis will return to Spar tanburg." Tickets 15 cents, resorved seats 25c . Catarrh Cannot be Cured with local applications, as thoy can not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis ease, and in order to euro it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts di rectly on the blood and mucous sur faces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this coun - try for years, and is a regular prescrip tion. It Is composed of the best tonics known, combined with tho best blood purifiers, acting directly on tho mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Ca tarrh. Send for testimorials free. F. J. CHENEY A CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills aro the best. State of South Carolina, LAURENSCOUNTY, In Court of Common Pleas. The Bank of Laurens, Plaintiff, against J. 8. Weathers, ot al., Dofondants. Pursuant to a deoreo In the abovo stated aotlon, I will sell at Laurens Court House, South Carolina, on Salos day in November, 1001, to tho highest bidder, the following tract of land, to wit: All that tract of land, situate In the County and State aforesaid, containing One Hundred and Ten (110) Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of Julius Knight, P. B. Richardson, J. W. Baldwin, O. F. Anderson and others, and known as tho "Holding Place." Terms of 8alo?One-half of the pur chase money to be paid cash and the other half at twelve months time from day of sale with interest. The credit portion being secured by bond of the purchasor and a mort gage of the premises sold; with leave to the nuronaser to pay his entire bid oash. If the purchaser fails to comply with tho terms of the sale the p-eraisee will be resold on the same day without furthor notice or on some sub sequent Balesday, on save terms, at his risk. JOHN F. HOLT, C C. O. P. Oct. 4,1901-4t ^MMmmmmmMmmmmmmmmmmmMf FACTS PERSONAL AND BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT EVENTS. Head W. S. Gray & Rons' big ad. Col. J. W. AVatts was in town for the Fair. Mr. Haskell Dial has been elected president of bis class at Wofford. Mies Rosa Fullor was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Teague last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Teague, of Watorloo, were In tho city Thursday. Mr. W. M. Miller, of Cross Hill, was in the city Thursday. Hon. Colo L. Bloaso, of Newborry, is attending tho Court professionally. Dr. John R. Smith, was in the city on Monday. Son T helm a to-morrow night at Opera House. Mrs. Emma Rlohardson is visiting Mrs. J. T. Johnson in Spartanburg. Miss Floride Barron, of Columbia, was the guost last week of Miss Lll Caine. Fleming Brothers aro oponing out tiioir stock of jewelry. Call at their store. The Fair has orowded out much in teresting matter this week. Will have more spaco hereafter. The Messrs Hicks, of Tonneseoo, who havo Important business Interests here, uro In the city for tho Winter. Jack Frost observed yesterday morn ing?but not sufficient to i!o serious harm to vegetation. An Informal, but delightful dance was given at Mr. L. W. Simkins, last Tuesday evening. B r. John Miller, of Whitmlro's, was tho guest of frionds in the city last week. Mrs. Alice Bramlott was a guest at tho Leake-Moody wedding at Clinton last Wednesday. On the morning after the circus the small sinners paid the big sum of $100 in the city till. It is the usual way. M. H. Fowler handles llransford's flour. All tho brands. It's tho purest on tho market. Try It. Mrs. M. F. Anse of Greenville, and Mrs. R. F. Smith, of Easley, are the guests of Mrs. F. P, McGowan. Dr. H. G. Todd, a successful young dentist and prominent citizen of Clin ton, has moved to Columbia. Bo sure to read tho ad of the Pal metto Drug Company this week. You may win the trip to tho Exposition they are offering. See the bargains offered by W. S. Gray & Sons. Everything from Milli nery to farm implemonts. Their big supply store is wonderful. Misses Lucia Martin. May Putnam, Bollo Wharton oi.d Pearle Sullivan, four charming young ladies of Laurens, havo entered tho Greenville Female collogo. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dlllard aro in Au gusta visiting their son, Mr. John Dll lard a successful young business man, and taking in tho gayoties of Merry Makers Weeks. W. S. Gvay ?fc Sons will be glad to sef< all thoir friends during tho Wood ruff Fair, Oct. 17th and 18th. Their storo is a big Fair in itself. See It be fore you leave Woodruffs. W. B. NolTz and W. P. Turner left for Augusta Medical Collogo Monday. They aro both bright young; men ft?d havo the best wishes of the town.? Cross Hill correspondent to Green wood Index. MiFS Eva Man in, of Cross Hill, Miss Hattle McCullough, of Princeton, Miss Ida Sloan, of Laurens, Miss Euphemia Thompson and Miss Maggie Haddon, of Ora, have entered tho Due West Female College. Mrs. W. L. Boyd and Mrs. Robert Adams are delegates to the Woman's Missionary Union, of Enoreo Presby tery, which meets with Liberty Springs Church, Cros3 Hill, this woek. Messrs M: S. Bailey & Son, of Clin ton, are putting a handsomo front to their building in this city, on tho Con ner of Maine and Harper Streets, op posite the Robertson Hotel. In tho od of W. S. Gray <fc Sons last woek the dates of the Woodruff Fair should havo read 17th and 18th, Instead of 18th and 19th. Sec their act this week. Cards aro out for the marriage of Miss Ophelia Moore, daughter of Mrs. Lena E. Moore, to Mr. John Clinton Shell, of this city, at the home of the young lady's mother, Landford, on the 30th instant. On the 24th at the Cotton Mill Hall will bo given an illustrated lecture on the Passion Play. It will be ode of the most interesting attractions of the en tire Winter. Buy your tickets. They are only 16 cents. Mrs. R. R. Hell gave a beautiful re* ceptlon on Saturday afternoon at Belle meade, her charming country home, In honor of Mrs. Ansel, of Greenville, and Mrs. Smith, of Easley. In the receiving fiarty were MissFoucher, Miss Ida Fuf er and Mrs. W. D. Byrd. Tickets for the lecturo on the Passion Play only 15 cents. Reserved seats 25 cents. On sale at the Factory Store and Palmetto Drug Company. The best and cheapest attraction of tho sea son. October 24th. It has the highest recommendations. The marriage of Miss Laura Irby and Mr. R. Fleming Jonos Is announced to take place at the First Baptist Church on the evening of tho twenty-third. Dr. and Mrs. William Claudius Irby, havo issued cards to a reception in honor of the bridal party, to follow tho ceremony at the church. The con tracting parties are very prominent socially and tho wedding will bo tho I most brilliant evont.of the Winter. On Thursday evening Oct. 17th Mr. Aldon Benedict will present at the city Opera House Mr. Ohas. W. Chase's version of Mario Correlli's ''Tholma." Tho notion of the play is laid in Nor way and Ireland and is a moat refresh ing dramatio novelty, being entirely different from any other play ever pro duced upon any stage. The snow storm is a very reallatio scene and the death of the Viking on the burning ship will bring tears to every ones eyes. "Tho Company", Is an excellent one. The loading members having been associat ed with the best managers. Marie Corel IPs "Tholma" whloh has beon dramatized by Mr. Ohas. W. Chase the well known writer, will be produced at the Opera House on Oot, 17th.,by Mr. Aiden Benedict's excellent company. Mr. Chas. W. Chase has spent muoh time in making "Tholma" a most interesting and realistic drama, ?irwi t'h? snow storm scene which has been introduced in the fourth act la an elootrioal novelty, never before in* troduoed upon any stage. It ia the only version of "Thelma" and has been praised by ell the leading managers of Amerloa. Wet It Pore and Good', if yon. hny flour as foctLsee to it that it la pure and good. "Olifton" answers ?very requirement. Tin Waiters Given Away. Beginning Culubur ist., wo win Ereeont our customers with 100 andsomo embossed Tin Waiters of convenient size. This useful household article can be gotten upon the following conditions: Whenover you buy anything at this store from 6 cents worth up ask for a eheok. Bring $5.00 worth of these checks in and get a waiter. No catch?no advance no reduc tion in pricoB. Just a straight open plan to inorease trade. Ask to eoe them at The Laurens Drug Co, 103 West Main St. 'Phone 76 Goods delivered. Notice! Executors' Sale. By virture of an order passed by his Honor O. G. Thompson, Probate, for Laurens County, in the State of South Carolina, wo the undersigned Execu tors of the last will and testament of Dr. Thomas McCoy, deceased, will sell to the highest bidder, at the late resi dence of the said Dr. Thomas McCoy, uuuuwtuu, iu luu Ciiijr ul Laurents, in Laurens County. State of South Caro lina, at 11 o'clock a. m. on Monday the 21st day of Ootober, 1901, the personal property belonging to the estate of said docoased consisting of the follow ing: Medical Books. Surgical Instru ments, Office Furniture, Medicines, One Buggy, Household Furniture, etc. Terms of sale cash. C. W. TUNE, W. R. RICHEY, Oct. 5, 1001. Executors. Slate of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS, In Court of Common Pleas. Stephen D. Garrett, as Administrator, etc., Pinint'iff, against Enoch G. Mitchell, as Administrator, etc., Wm. H. Mitchell, et al., Defendants. By virtue of a decree herein I will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, In front of the Court House door, at Laurens Court House, S. C, on Salesday in November next, being the 4th day of the month, during the legal hours for sales, the following de scribed premises, situate in the county and state above named, to wit: The interest of the ohildren of W. M. Mitchell, deceased, (their Interests therein boing a two (i) thirds undivid ed interest) In all that lot of land, at Barksdale Station, containing Six (0) Acres, more or less, known as part of tho Thomas tract, bounded by lands formerly belonging to Mrs. M. B. Gar rett, lands of Mrs. Carrie Duvall and others. Terms of Sale Cash?Purchaser to pay for papers. If purchaser falls to comply with torms of sale, premises to bo resold at his risk on the same, or some subsequent 8alesday on same terms. T. J. DUCKETT, Oct. 2,1001?4t Sheriff L. C. Summer Comfbrt can only be secured when you send your Summer Clothes to a First-class Steam Laundry. We do good laundry work at all times and take special pains in the summer time, because we know it adds to the comfort of our custo mers and they appreciate it: We clean and press suits. LAUBENS I< A UN DRV CO. 309 E. Main St. Hollo) No. 60. Those who buy them Praise them There is more style, more comfort and more durability in a pair of shoes bought from our stock than you can get in a shoe you buy elsewhere?Why? because we give a great deal of attention to our Shoe Department and are very careful to get Shoes that are desirable, healthful, comfortable and fashionable. Davis, Roper & Co. |5f^iv\sSHIONS FURNITURE Change as well as the Fashions in Clothes. At this Season of the Year every ono is re-furnishing their homo and every housekeeper is looking for Bargains. Come and see the Great Bargains that we offer before mak ing your purchases. You'll be Delighted When you see the Beautiful Bodroom Suits you can got so reasonably. Coipfofts of the Kitchen are found in Buck's Ranges which have boon acknowledged as TJ?e Best by all who use them. We havo Buck's Ilcators In our stock at equally as jLow Prices as tho Rangos. .So when you buy think of US. JfjUT" Freight Paid on all Burohasos ol $10.00 aud up. J. E. MINIER & BRO. The Young Men's, Boys' and Juvenile's apparel which we are showing now. is the roHult of mouths of preparation and careful buying. Wo have choean only what we con sider to be the vory host in regard to Fashiona bloness, durability and High-class Tailoring. The young Men up to I9 years of age will find swell long trous er Suits, out and tailored in tho latest styles from imported and do mestic fabrics, at pricos froni $298 up $14.50. The Boys of 8 to 16 will find manly little double and single breasted short trouser suits, made from iron-wearing fabrics sewn so strongly in the seams, that they cannot rip apart. And the prices are right. 98 cts., $1.25, $15o, #2.oo up to $5.00. The little chaps, 8 to 8 years old, will find an enormous assort ment of Vesteo Suits in a va riety that will please the most fas tidious parents, and at popular prices 98 cents up to $4.98. In onr Men's Departmont we will show you the most superb col lection of Suits and Fall Ovorcoats in every Fashionable fabric at the ponnlar prico of $10.00. Other Snit.R representing extraordinary values as low as $5.00 and up to $18.00. Wo have overy little artiole in, the way of Furnishing Goods that you can ask for yourself or your boy, and at monoy saving prices for you. J. lyfi*)tei* & Bto. H. E. GRAY. J. C 8HKALY, GKAY & SHEALY, MEN of good judg ment own their own homes, and oomo to US for matorials, too. They realize that THE LIFE and satisfaction of their property depend upon the materials that go into it. They buy the best?the kind WE sell. Come to see US. First-class T'ire-proof Taints?guaran teed not to oraok or peel. Cold-wa ter Paints for Cheap Houses and Fencei, n Mantels, Columns, Scroll Worh; a Specialty. GRAlt & SHE ALT, Laurens, ?. C. CLINTON MARB%E W?IIS. --fcsfs*? J. C. SMITH, tho oldost dealer in Monuments in Laurons county, still has his placo of businoss in Clinton. Dealer in tho best -sf tfteanitKS aa<S ?liis?? Jjs native and imported from Italy and abroad. Tho latest designs, work done in tho most artistic fashion, promptly, and terms reasonable and satisfactory. He solicits your patronage and thanks you in advanco. Your attention to the fact of Clinton's exceptionable railroad facilities. Call and examine his yard. J. C. SMITH, Clinton, S. C. See change in -a THE HUB * Ad Next Week. itheoJ^irm KENNEDY BROS. ILr the Undertaking business at the old stand. COFFINS, CASKETS and ROBES, and HEARSE, at tho ? LOWEST PRICES_^ A continuance of the generou patronago hithorto extended us solicited. Reetfully KENNEDY BROS., Laurent, 8. G