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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
(SpnrtunJUry Ucrald.)

The first number of the Laurcns .id-
r]",tiScy has reached us, it is a neat seven
column paper edited by j. G. Darlington,
and was owned by j. &. Darlington *
Co.
To wish this gentleman happiness in
the t%urnnoilS of journalism, would, we
fear, raise II grim and CHASTITY smile ON
the faces of some of our older editors,
and that BROTHER Williams, if he gave
is crcditi for sincerity, would hold usup
to Scorn as II dreaming visionary. AS
long ny postmastcrs misplace papers,
and subscribers cuss, and write that
they want "cither their papers regular
or money back; :" AS long as advertisers
won't pay,and tho papcrmcn must have
cash Jas long rs n line OF iank printers
file into the sanctum every Saturday
night for "Iioncy" and tho "Bank can't
lend any morc,' and as long rs the
"devil" yclis copy when you lave no
copy, we dare not wish our new com
panions in misery happiness. IIu we
wish them SucccSS-a glowing SuccAs;S-
II success commensurate with their
merits.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
Death of DR.. L. G.. Taylor.

Our tOwnSmnn Mr.. s.. X. TAYLOR has
just received the sad intelligence Of the
death of his son., DIR. l.. q. TAYLOR,
which occurred on the 18th inst,
Mt Chandler, Texas, after an Illness
of about only ten days. DIR. TAYLOR
was II native of this town and moved to
Texas only II few years ago, where he
has been engaged in the practice of
medicine. Though II young, he had
made a namc-for himself and was rapid
ly gaining the topmost rank in his pro-
fcssion. AS Il citizen and ns IL physician,
he had the confidence and esteem of all
who knew him, both in this community
and his adopted State. The family of
the deceased have our heartfelt synpn-
thy, in this, their great bereavement.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
Tho Cotton W. rnl.

The register says the cotton
worm is largely distributed i'm this
State and its presence is more
general and ut an earlier date than
it can recall. The planter need
not dcludc himself with Il triHing
loss from its ravagcs. The register
estimates the cotton crop for scvcn
years of 100 pound bales at num-
bers varying from G,33S, 600 to $780,
600 bales, the latter being the cs-
timatcd number for this year. The
loss from the worm is placed at )
Per cent, the lowest, to 20 per cont,
the highest. If the worms arc
poisoned the loss will be reduced,
and the cost of poisoning them is
estimated at $10,OO0,0OO. This
would be Il loss OF 125,0O0 bales, at
$40 Il bale, even if only $5,OO0,On0
be expended in poisoning them.
We are virtually exempt from the
ravagcs of the cotton worm, us we
do not recollect their appearance
to any extent in this county but
II time since the war.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
CLINTON.
81 ~

Tho Annual Catalogue of the Clinton
College has just been issued from tho
Clinton Publishing House, mt the Thorn
well O~rphanagc, ~ reflects great credit
on the little boy printers. We notice,
however, II few errors, II Of which mav
work harm if not corrected. In sum
ming up the expenses of the Institution
1t is made to appear that the incidental
expense account is 81 per month. when
it should be 81 per school year. The
exercises of the College will resume ON
the first Monday in September, under
most nuttcring prospects, although
the new College building will not DO oc-
cupicd until about the first of January.
Mai j. G. Whitfield, of the Anderson
Bar, accompanied by his little son
Johnnie, has been spending a few days
with relatives in Clinton. The Mai.
seconds the praises of his own town, and
thinks that the completion of the Suvnn-
nah Valley Road is thing of the near
future.
IcncO TN,brus tx the motto ovcrhung-
ing the Art Gallery of j. f.. Jacobs.
Some people may not be able to trans
late tho sentence, yet they all go there
just the same to Il their pictures
taken, and Fred gives them all entire
satisfaction.
The Rccdy River Association meets
this ycnr with the Hurricane Church,
five miles from this place. y congre-
gational meeting has been held, and
ample provisions made to entertain all
who may wish to attend. The Assoc
citation will convene for business on the
18th of sept, and be in session three or
four days.
The Ladies' Aid Society, working in
the interest Of the Clinton Presbyterian
Church, will give this, CTucsdayJ even
ing, the 18th inst, II of their mos
excellent entertainments. The church
park and Sunday School rooms will he
occupied for the occasion.
Rev. MIR. Chrcitzburg, an ardent prohi-
bitioDiSt, gave MS one of his inimicable
which ho set fortiS most fnr"IhI ttbRn c,yi Is
of tho present State License Law.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
HIGHLAND HOME.
WIIITt.lM.

Good rain Inst Friday hut needing
cotton opening fast, peas ripening,
fodder ripe, and hence n busy time with
tho farmer.
Some sickness In our vicinity, chiIls,
malaria, fever, &c.
Seventeen converts were immersed mt
Worrior Greek Church on last Sabbath.
Quite n large Grove I'm attendance.
Among the converts were three of tour
bows" We are giud to see them Joining
the church Of their fathers.
Messrs. NJ. a. Knight and j.. w.
Shockly have much improved tho con-
v%enicnce of their lots by erecting com
modious barns i'm which to storo their
nice lot of fodder.
We were pleased to hnvo n visit from
our old friond and ,coilegc-mate Mrs.
Caroline stewart, from Fairvicw, tirocn.
Vile County.
Mrs. Rosa Fleming, of Florida. Is visit
ing re]etiyeS Ina our cOuaty. We wish
her. n pleasant stay.
One offtro's Young mcn was driving
DlIt with Ills girl ON last Sabbath, from
Worrior. with 10th traces down and SO
deeply atstribctcl he did uof notice IL
until lie got to DIR. Fowlcr'S She surely
must have had him transported to re-
nionA OF fmmEculato bliss, Cousin SAM.
hc moro careful.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
Correspondence.
SIMPSON MILLS.
FARE.

Rev. Jas. \. Martin has been carrying
Pn a protractcd meeting ut Union Church
during the past week. During the en-
tire meeting there has been II great deal
ofintcrcSt manifested. Up to thiS wri-
ting twcnty-Onc have joined. Brother
Martin is n good and faithful minister
of God.
Two runaway occurred in u COM
munity within the past ten days; on
the 9th inst, Mr.. lrby Box and Mrs.
Sallir tulbcrtson, aged ~, were on their
way to church, when tho horse became
frightened and ran away, throwing both
from the buggy and bruising ZIP Tho
former and breaking the jnw-bonc of tho
latter. She being an old lady, doubts
were expressed AK to her recovery, but
we arc glad to state thai she is doing we'll.
mother occurred on the 18th, in whicc
Miss. Elizabeth Madden was thrown
from Il buggy and her clothes becoming
cntanglcd in the wheel, she was dragged
soinc distance. Her right thigh wss
broken and sho was very consider
ably bruised. She was carried to Capt.
j. +. Boland's, and DR.. II. l.. Culbcrtson
summoned. Her leg vas set and her
wounds dressed, and she is doing well
ut this time.
Farmers are needing rain. Cotton is
two weeks behind for the same time
last year. Corn liz about two weeks
ahead of II same time last year, with
an increase in acreage ever last year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

AN APPLE TREE OVER \ CEN
TURY DLD:--On EnOrep River,
near Trinity Church., Spprtanburg,
stands an apple tree over IL hun
dred years old. 1t was planted by
Benjamin Rhodes, grandfather of
{. Il. Rhodes, Of Sterling Grove.
The top of the tree is dead, but one
limb still bears fruit-a specimen
was brought to the Ners Office by
Mr.. Rhodes on yesterday. The
history Of the tree is known, and
the instance of longevity is II rarc
one 1t is unlikely that there is
another bearing fruit tree i'm this
country which can be proved to be
rs old rs this one.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
(I0UrPRSriWr UPrU|d.)

The firt number of the LArRESs AD-
NERTISER, Il new candidate for public
favor made, its appearance on Tuesday
evening last, Il copy of which is before
us. 1t is Il handsomcly-printcd seven
column paper, well filled with interest
ing literary and news matter local and
general, while its editorials arc written
with vigor and force, though with be-
coming modcSty. The ADVERTISER is
published by }. G. darlington ~ Co.;
Mr.. j. G. ~Garlington, Editor. All con
ccrncd have our best wishes for their
success, AZ we recognize in it II just and
generous competitor. AS there is al
ways room ut the top of tho ladder, so
we II k for granted there is room in I.au-
rcns County for two newspapers, and
that each will receive patronage in nc
cordancc with its respective merits.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
What We Need.

Iaurcns is greatly in need of II Cotton
Seed Oil Mill. Now that VIC have fine
prospects for u large cotton crop and
cotton seed can he easily obtained, let
some of our cntcrprising mon take hold
of the matter md inauguratc the manu-
featuring boom in ON town. There is
mo- risk in such an enterprise. 1t has
always paid n handsome dividend in
G~rcenvillc and other places, and thcrc is
no reason i'm the world why it would
not do equally as we'll hero. 1t would
DC an a~dvantagc.t to the town and county
and could be operated ut II small cost.
The only thing that can materially bono
fit our country is to turn all surplus
money into factories.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
The>COlunbia Seminary.

The Directors of the Columbia
Theological Seminary held IL meet
ing in Augusta on Wednesday.
The principal business was the
filling of the vacant professional
chairs. Rev. G. &. IIersmun, ID.
ID, President of Westminster Col
lego, Fulton, Mo-, was elected 10
the chair of Biblical Literature,
formerly occupied by DIR. Hemp
hill. DIR. III. had previously been
elected to the Perkins Professor
ship, but declined; he has, how
ever, signiticd his Willingness to
accept this one. Rev. G. II.
Naughad ID. ID. Vaughan, u. d., of
Brownsbuog, Va, was elected to
fill the Faculty for the present,
which includes Rev. j. l.. Girar-
dcau, ID. d., Professor of Diductic
Theology, and Rev. DR.. TadIock,
Professor Of Church History. This
Is believed to be the strongest
Faculty the Seminary ever had.
Ihc Rev. DIR. s. B. Mack says
that the duties of the Perkins
ProfeSsorsliip, which ut present con-
SiSts oftwo rccitations Il week, were
considered too light to demand the
services Of separate Professor now
but as the chairi is to be enlarged so
as to include the whole field of
Christian Apologctics by the Synod
this fall, Il Professor will then be g.
lcctcd. The duties will he divided
among the other Professors until
then. The session of the Seminary
opens on DIST of September, and
the next meeting of the Board of
Directors will be held in Columbia
on the 18th of October.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
~''Oinmbid R"cOrH.

Tho Lmurcns .idrcrtiScr Is II new
weekly contemporary, issued at Lau-
Ems -. C., by McSsrS. j. {. darlington
the editor. TIL" paper is neatly gotten
up II the contents well chosen. The
-idr"IfiS"r ranges itself in line for tho
support of the South Carolina College in
AN apt and concise article. If Laurcns
can sustain W papers the Hcrohd and
IdrcTtiScr may well claim their support.
The FORMER undcrthat veteran jour ialist
md true man Tom Crews has always
deserved well of the people, and the new
paper starts out in u style to produce n
good impression. We hope there's "big
money" for both You, friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
lPrcNN 4 DnMMCr.l

We have received the first n; .nbcr Of
tho LAuRENs ADVERTISER, a now paper
ut l.aurcnS village, by j. &. darlington,
editor. 1t is nicely printed, and gives
evidence of hat Independence o%fthought
in which we are much pleased. While
such II course will ctfectually close the
door to political prcfcrmcnt, yet the AD-
NERTIsEn Will, in our opinion, find res
pccttul and outspokcn expression on all
subjects that interest the people, the true
WAY to journalistic success. rho editor
who does not seek political prcfcrmcnt
mt tho hands of the people, and who does
not have u faint hope Of receiving faVOrS
from official or Legislative appointment,
liz really the most indedcndcnt man In
state, and he will find IL to his advantage
To speak ont whenever occasion re-
quircs. II Is usually the and
not tho opinion, which gives offence.
The spirit and the one of tho I.AURPNs
ADvEHTisER is good, and If the price of
the paper had been two dollars, instead
of ono dollar, the editor might havo
hoped to make moro money, but as II IL,
he can anyhow havo lots of fun and
plenty of hard work. The ADVERTISER
receives II hearty welcome into the edi-
torial fraternity, and we hopc the editor
will bid adiew to all ideas of popularity
or office mt the hand of tho people. IL IL
hard for an editor to do his whole duty.
IL he is concious of injuring his popular
lily with n few voters; who may stand
ready TO threaten a withdrawal OF their
support we believe thah no place ia
higher or more honorable than that of
editor, though many positions of honor
reward tho Occupant with greater pay.
For our own part, we would rather be
editor ofthe Press aud Kramer at q small
remuneration than to he Congressman
at five Thousand dollors a year.
For want of space wo omit numer,
ous other noticed,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
LEAKE az PATTON.

The ladies' always said McCord
kept the nictst line of Hosiery
in Laurens; Hut his price was too
high. Now those same hose can
be bought At 5, 40, and Is cts.
that were tyfrth is, %, and 40
cents per p;r. They wont last
lcng ct tlloss figures
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
The first known nujntinr -

The first known painting of
Niagara Falls is said to be at the
South kcnsington. 1t was painted
by II Massachusetts man named
Wickcrs, from whom it was stolen,
sold to an EngliShman, and lost
sight of. 1t is said to have some
merit rs painting, and IL good
deal as historical record of the
appearance of the Falls before
houses were built near them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
(IIOncu ran I'IuindruIcr.)

We have received the first and second
numbers of the l.AGHENS ADVERTISER,
Published by I,C. darlington ~ CO., and
fui,Cd by j.. &. Darlington. ii - a.
page, T-column sheet, bright, ncwSv and
neatly printed, and shows Mechanical
FIJI to the county and rcmuncrativc to
its pr0prictOrs. We gladly welcome it
TO exchange list, and wish it un-
bounded success.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
important Arrest

Chicf-of-Poi Geo Greer, of Grcenvillc,
has arrested j I'm Benson, alias Ninson,
in Sewer couhty Tenn. This colorcd
citizen is wantefSin this state for the
murder ofRoBEn bird, which occurred
on Mr.. p. III. T~oDp'Splacc In the upper
part of this County, April ~, 1891. IIo
is now in jnil at GreCS,ville and will be
sent to this place to await triul,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
(.NrU'S uHH f'Dnrjrr.)

Mr.. j. G.. darlington has commenced
the publication of II new paper at I.au-
rcnsvillc called the LUAKENs ADvEn-
TIsER. 1T contains twcnty-cight col
ulnns and presents II very crcditablo
appearance. The ADVERTISER will he
"drvOtcd to the current news fthc day,
politics, agriculture, literature, science
and art" 1t will he purely Democratic
In politics, and us it is published in an
intelligent and thoroughly Democratic
community it will doubtless meet with
success. We hope SO at any rate.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Florida will vote ON the adop-
ton of her new constitution in No
vcmbcr. There is little or nooppo-
sition to the instrument, and its
adoption is conceded by il we'll
nigh unanimous vote. 1t is claimed
by its authors to be a great i'm
proVemcnt on the present one.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
(FUifctd .NcWS uDd Iycy,,y,I.l

The LaurcnS .idrcylixcr, II now con-
temporary published weekly at Lnu-
II c., by j. &. Darlington n Co., is
Il neatly gotten up sheet, and starts OIL
warmly supporting the South Carolina
college. We wish it unboundcd success
and feel sure it will commend itself TO
the people of laurcns and tho public
generally.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
The orccnville and Laurens.

The contract for completing tho Green
Vile and Laurcns railroad has been
hwnIdcdt tn Rice Il Coleman, contractors,
of Union, mndcr sealed bids. They will
begin work this week and push it Through
vigorously. Their first work will be the
building of trcstlcs. After that ~ done
1hc laying of the cross ties and steel rails
will bCgin.-MhecMriWr .NrWS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
bJcritir .Mcdium.)

Ihc l.aurcns Il drcyfiScr is Il new paper
published In our adjoining county. 1t
is very neatly arranged and bids fair to
be II leading journal of our state. 1t is
handsomely printed, with clear type,
ana its editorials arc brief and puiutrd.
we wish ii abundant and continued sue
cCSS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
(EcNIrN MCNNcMnCr.l

We note the fact that a now weekly
paper has been started at Laurcns, G.. H.,
called tho A~DTERTISEH, with J. &. Gar,
inEton as editor. It's general make up
is excellent, and we extend to il the
right hand of fellowship,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
LEAKE & PATTON

VIII sell Straw Hats worth $l.75
for 10 cents; worth 1926 for 65cts.;
worth $500 for 45cts.; worth IN for
86cs.; worth 80 for 2jcts. They
must be sold. McCord's stock OF
fine Far Hats, softand stlf, at Half
Price. Thcy Gre NICE goods all
nDbby shapes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
Ct NdcrSOH .~/OujUuy.)

We have received the first numbcr of
inc i'aurcns .ldrc'fiSci, II bright, ncwsy
ScNcn-column paper Just started Nv
McSSrS. darlington X Co.. We welcome
the new paper to the field of journalism
ana WISH for it afull share of prosperity.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
(tHiOn I'imcS.)

new paper i'm the good old borg Of I.au-
.rcnSrillc, but have lot been favored
with % pccp into the pages of our friend
',hrlinSton's bnntling. Why should an
old friend be thus snubbcd?
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
What the Press Has to Say of Us.
(Inders0n InteUigencer)

Tho first number of the Laurons Al
,~,c.ifiScr has been received. 1t il pub.
liShed by ). {. darlington II Co., is ably
Success to il.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

-"Our children cry for bread"
was the motto displayed at a re-
cent Socialist picnic i'm Chicago, at
which 800 kegs of beer were con-
Sumcd!
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
LEAKE K

Made IL good trade when they
bought the stock of Luther McCOrd.
Everybody knows that Luther kept
good goods, and everybody knows
that the trade made by Leakc &
Patton was II good one. Now, this
Stock must be sold before We al
get II fall stock of clothing in.
We haven't the room for all, and
don't want to handle Dry Goods.
You can buy elegant Embroidcrics
and Laccs ut less than half price.
y few pieces of nice dress goods
ut your own prices.
LEAKE q PATTON.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
Dry GOODS at Cost mt
GRAHAM q SPARKS.

The ADVERTISER Onicc is now pre-
pared to do all kinds ofJOb Printing, on
short notice, I'm tho latest styles and ut
notion prices. Give us u trial. Bill
Cotton Tickets, Posters, &C., always i'm
Stock.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
{Hcrdid ana .NrH.S.)

we have received tho first number of
INC la'urcns Adrci1iScr, publichcd by j..
!. ~Gnrhdgton X co. and edited by j. G..
harrington. 1T is SOUND and solid in
looks and tone.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
A & PATTON

Will sell 800 yards Nonparcil
Nclvets, I'm all shades, bought at
McCord' sale ut 25c on the dollar.
These goods positively cost Soc per
yard, Leake & Patton price Soc.
That attractive lot of silk & sat-
ms will be sotd at %, 35, As & Is cts
per yard.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

--Postmaster-Gencral Villas is
quite unwcll at Madison, wis. lie
is suffering with nervous affection,
brought on by ovcrwork.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Three of the original seven
men appointed, with one commits
stoned officer, to guard Garfic!d'S
grave have gone crazy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Mr.. c.. Warner, of Scnucu, has
already cleared 5000 this year from
o nc and one eighth acres in grapes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Nine monuments to Grautwill
be erected in this county unless
some of the present projects fail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

j. ID. Pope, Jr., of Columbia, has
been appointed postal clcark, be-
wccn Florence and Augusta
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
BUSIN ESS

try y bottle of Mrs. Joc Persons Rem
cdy! y Specific for all Blood Diseases
ana u~ncqualcd as II Tonic. For sale at
j. L.. WILKES
BOOk and Drug store.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Belle Boyd, Confederate spy, is
teaching clOcution in Little Rock,
Arkansas.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
lAURENS MALE
\ G. A ID f Nj Y,
FRAME EVANS,

The next Annual Session begins
the First Monday i'm September,
Gth) inst.
Thorough preparation for the
University of South Carolina, Col
legcs of Highest Grade, and the s.
g. Military Institute.
Tuition, $3.50 Per Month.
No deduction made for absence,
exccptin ease of prot led sick
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

PATHS spare moments arc be-
ing devoted to the writing Of her
memoirs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
More Lawlessness in Waterloo.

Mrs. Estcll Fuller left homo one day
lilSt week and left ,lic Hotel in chargc
OF McsSrs. Cobb, Quarlcs * Parks. cobb
was turned loose in the garden to get Il
bait of cabbngc, QuarlcS turned loose on
the grapes, and while Quarlcs was try
ing to halter cobb to bring him i'm to
thinner, Parks ate n whole% chicken.
Next time Mrs. l.. leaves she will leave
II guard in her garden.