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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
Let Ia Repeat 1t,

Let us hope that the next st. Louis con-
yention will rival the last st. Louis con-
vention in the clements which compose It.
That OF 1876 was in oil ways Democratic.
There was not a flaw upon its representa-
tive character, or its honorable and patri-
otto purposes. The nomination Of Tilden
was procured without the outlay OF q
penny, or n unworthy dickcr. 1t was
the logic of the situation that the eminent
reform governor of the Empire state
should be the reform candidate of his
party for chief magistrate of tho nation.
Though there seemed TO be q contest, there
was, In reality, none at nil. At least two
days before the assembling OF the conven-
tion the friends of Mr.. Tilden knew that
they had everything in their own hands,
and the little friction made by Tanmany
Hall merely added q Zest to the occasion
and lifted 1t out OF the dullness Of nlonot-
ony. The sparring between John Kelly
nnd John Morrissey was beautiful. But
the gloves were on and nobody was hurt
by i~t.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
Much Bark and Little Wool.

"But for these worthless animals South
Carolina could, and probably would, soon
become one Of the leading wool producing
states in the Union. The farmer saves 81
O year on each cur he has and loses hun
drcds of dollars or the sheep and wool lie
has not, md on the food and clothing he
consequently has to buy" Exactly.
Where dogs are more thought OF than
sheep, there can DO no wool industry.
Einety.n nine dogs out of 100are n nuisance,
a loss, q pest, n danger and not worth q
tax Of 81 o ycar.-Globe Democrat.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
Shiloh Agricultural Club.
~Laurensville Herald.

Shiloh Agricultural Club met
Saturday evening, on regular NEE
ting day. DR.. A. G. Fuller in the
chair. After the regular rOutine,o of
business the Club proceeded to dis
cuss the following subject: The
best plan Of preparing and planting
bottom lands for corn, and destruc-
ton Of insects injurious to anne
Mr.. G, a. Fuller said he first drain.
ed the lands, collected and burned
all stalks and weeds. He discover
ed thousands of white worms with
black heads in the stalks and weeds
and thus destroyed them. First,
breaks with scooter plOws shallow,
then cross breaks, thoroughly pull
verizcs the soil with harrow, plants
very early or very late, favors dis
lance, say by 2 in drill, puts ma
nure in drill, continuously, runs fur
row through it, covers corn lightly,
run shovel furrOW in middle if bot
tom is wet. When corn Is up, bars
off and leaves corn on narrow ridge.
If dry sandy bottom, plows out and
out. Salt, sand, ashes and kerosene
oil have been recommended for
worms but has proved Of very lit
tie advantage. Mr.. James Wham
agreed with Mr.. Fuller in thorough
preparation Of land, can't plow clay
bottom too much. Plants 10Th to
Goth Of April. Rolling corn in cole
tar prevents crows and mo,es from
eating it, nothing prevents the bud
worm. Bar off corn and trim with
hoe, believes in thick planting In
good bottom. In good bottom hea-
Willy manure and plant feet wide
and in double row, eject i'm each
row, 80 corn Will stand on foot
likes to bed bottoms and plant in
water furr0w.
Mr.. w. Fl. Uellams, burns stalks
says land run in corn too long
makes blasted ears, plants s by z,
says no use planting two stalks for
two ears, when one stalk will make
two ears, with distance.
Mr.. j. w. Bolt, somewhat soured
on bottoms, burns weeds and stalks,
to kill worms, plants late, runs
round and and puts in middle fur
lO"j IcNtI llthCS llluIll wv We
heard OF him selling home raised
corn.0
Mr.. l.. s.. Bolt burns everything
on uplands and bottoms. Beds up
lands and bottoms, and plants on
top OF bed, likes the hoe for first
working, runs round, plows the
middle afterwards, hand full OF
sand in hill prevents bud worm, has
heard 50. Guano best n for
corn.
DIR. Fuller add something in ma
nure that bottoms do not contain,
rich bottoms contain heterogeneous
material enough, needs acid phos-
pilates, land plaster, lime, &C., does
not burn litter but hauls on more,
has planted thick but now disposed
to widen out. If 6 by 4 gives 20
bushels on up land 6 ty 1 ought to
give 100 on good bottoms, distance
prevents 50 many defective ears.
Subject for next meeting: The
pea, its cultivation and manural
and feeding qualities.
A committee was appointed to
draft suitable resolutions defining
the political principles of the club,
to be presented at next meeting.-
Committee, w. III. Hellams, j.. w.
Bolt and Jas. Wham. On motion
the President was added to the
committee.
Club then adjourned after q very
pleasant and profitable meeting.
A, G, FULLER,
President.
j. s. WOLFF Secretary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A valuable lot on Brook
lyn side, partially improved.
FOR SALE-A neat residence on Jer-
sey side, containing six rooms. Splen-
did wei; OF water. Two acres. Fine
land attached.
FOR SALE--Two Hundred and Fifty
Acres OF land Just outside the incorpo-
rate limits Of tho town of Laurens. An
elegant home and all necessary out
buildings.
FOR SALE-A two-story Brick.Store-
house in the town of Laurcns. Also a
half interest in a good warehouse.
FOR SALE-A number of farms in
different portions OF Lnurens County.
a valuale lot of2W Acres partially i'm
proved, II mile west of LaurenS.
a bargain offered.
second hand two horse wagon and
splendid set double Harness-hand-
made. Also II pair Fair banks Scales.
Purchcrcrs for lot OF property i'm the
Town of Laurcns. Also n large quantity
Of lands il. this and adjoining counties.
To borrow one or two Thousand Dollars
for one, too or, three. years, Mortgage
on splendid Real Estate in the Town of
Iaurcns, will be given.
a valuable horse and lot In the Town
OF LaurcnS ON main, street.
House has nice rooms and a number
OF out buildings. Convenient TO all the
Churches and Female College. The lot
c%ontaines ,bout five acres land.
a small tract OF land near Hopowcll
church, One II onc-half miles west OF
GOldville. Said tract contains about 10
acres, about 30 acres cleared and in good
state of cultivation balance in mixed
forcst-Pricc low.
j. NJ. Hnnlnton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
NOT ICE.

ALL overseers OF public high
their public roads and put them in
good condition os or by the first of
April next. And all Supervisors
in Laurens County, where any pub
lie highway has no o~verseers, are
hereby notified to appoint over
seers in their own Townships and
sec that the public roads are put
in good condition as early rs the
1st of April next. And all persons
and landowners r hereby Motif
cd not to move from any public
road any sand hereafter, as SO much
moving of sand from public roads
has caused much damage.
NJ BELL, c. u. c. c. l. C
March IA, 1888 Al
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
Our representative in Congress

Our representative in Congress,
Mr.. Perry, is a member Of the com
mittee on the Census of 1890, and
if it is in order we suggest that he
use his best efforts to induce the
compilers Of that document to
draw a line Of distinction bctweeA
genuine ard "dry-land" military
titles. For instance, let us know
how many Of the Colonies ire
hOmc-Spun.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
VIII Congratulate Themselves.

Blaine declines and Sheridan refuses,
but Sherman continues to smile, Allison
to hope, Gresham to expect, and lTawley,
Edmuuds, IIoar, Evarts and Harrison TO
maintain lightning rods. 1t will DO n
comfort for the uulucky fellows at Chi.
cago TO reflect that they will be congratu-
lating themselves on the 7th of Novcm-
bcr.-St. louis Republican.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
j. s. WOLFE Secretary.

A bill TO amend the naturaliza-
ton laws SO as to require would-be
citizens to make oath that they are
not Anarchists or Communists was
introduced i'm the House by Repre-
sentatiyes Stewart of Georgia.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
p a t 9 n t s T..
Caveats, Trade Marks and Copyrights

Obtained, and all other business in the
US. Patent Office attended to for MOD
ERATE FEES.
Our office is opposite tho U. S. Patent
Office, and we can obtain Patents in less
time than those remote from Washing
ton.
Send Model or Drawing. We advise
as to patent-abllity FREQ or charge; and
we mako no charge unless we obtain
Patent.
We refer here to the Postmaster, the
Supt. of Money Order Div, and the Off
Gals of the u. s.. Patent Office. For cir
cular, advice, terms and references to
actual clients In your W. State OF
County, write TO
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
Lcft Out n Word.

Mr., Phelps, OF New Jersey, remembers
that the Republican Philist:ncs were de-
fcatcd in 1854 'by the jawbonc Of an ass"
but he forgcts that it was the jawbonc OF
II Republican ass in the hands OF q Demo
cratic Samson.-St. Louis Republican.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
The "Old Reliable
Still Tie The Front.

We extend thanks TO our friends for
their generous support through the fall
and winter, and propose, by close buy
ing, close selling, and first-class gccds 10
merit a continuance OF the same.
Tho ''one-tenth" has grown largely,
and We propose to get our legitimate
share ofthe trade by sticking close to
hcabove precepts. We have a full limo
OF goods usually found in n Il, st class
Hardware store. Those In need of a Ka-
sor, pair Scissors or a pocket knife
should call on us and get ono OF the cleo
trio,
Every farmer should have q Penning-
ton side Harrow. Flo can't do without
IL also tho Farm crs Pet.-Double foot
plow.
Anowners OF fine Roofs should call
and see nov their old roofs can be made
ns good IA new and tho now ones can be
prevented from ever growing old, at n
nominal cost.
Intact, u line is complete, in Hard
warc Agricultural Implements, Paints,
Oils, Putty, Glass, DC, and we mako IL
to the advantage orall buyers to give us
call.
Call on mo before buying your cook
stoves. a mako 1t to your int0rcst,
TOBACCO a SPECIALITY.
We are Agents for DIponts celebrated
Rifle and Blasting powder. Can supply
our MOI chant friends at factory prices.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04

II Mr.. Blaine Is out of politics forever,
he should favor his cOuntryInen with a
straight, truthful story about tho Multi
gan letters and his memorable case Of
sunstroltc.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
Or of Any Other Place?

Who is running the Republican party
OF Kansas City this ycar?-kansas City
'IilncS
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
OF Course.

Mr.. Blaine will never be president and
he knows ~it.-Louisrille Couricr-Journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
State of South Carolina,
County Of Laurcns,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.


COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Toliver Robertson MS administrators of
Rufus j.. Bishop, deceased, Plaintiff
against John ID. SEcahan Defendant
Summons for relief, Complained not
Served.
To the defendant John d. Sheahan-
You are hereby summoned and requir-
cd to answer the complaint in this action,
which is filed in the office OF the Clerk Of
the Court OF Common Pleas. for tho said
Coui[y, n to serve Il copy OF your an
swer to the said complaint on the sub
scribcrs at the Office of Il. ID. Cunningham
or l.. w. Simkins, at Laurens G. IT,, S.
c., within twenty days after the service
hereof, exclusive of the day OF such ser
vice; and if you fail to answer tho com
pidiHt within the tiIno aforesaid. tho
plaintitlin this action will apply to tho
Court for tho re lief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated Feb. 18th, 1888.
lSEALl c.. w. SHELL, G. G. C. p.
BENZ. ID. CUNNINGHAM,
j.. w. SIMKINS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
To John d. S%heahan, defendant above
named:
You will please take notice that tho
complaint in tho above stated case wos
filed in the Office of the Clerk OF the Court
Of Ploas for Laurens County
South Carolina, on the 18th day Of Febru-
airy, 1888.
BF 7. ID. CUNNINGHAM,
l.. w. SIMKINS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-04-04
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
LA Y,

COURT or COMMON PLEAS.
Amelia =, Burton and Letitia gilbert
son, Plaintiffs, against Elizabeth Nee
ly, Nancy Avery INC r.. j. Lark, Do
fcndants.-Summons for Relief, Com
plant Served.
To the Defendants Elizabeth Nicely,
George Nicely, Nancy Avery and IL. j :.
Lark.
Yon are hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the complaint in this
action, OF which Il copy IL herewith
served upon you, and to serve u copy Of
your answer to the said complaint on the
subscribers at their Office at LaurenS G..
H., South Carolina, within twenty days
after the service hereof, exclusive OF tho
day OF such service; and III you fail to
answer the complaint within tho time
aforesaid, tho plaintiff in this action will
apply to the curt for tho relief de-
mandcd In the complaint.
Dated Jan. 81, a. ID. 1888.
g.. w. SHELL, &. O.. g. p.
JOHNSON 81 RICHEY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
To Nancy Avery, the absent Defendant
herein-
Please take notice that tho summons
and complaint in this action were filed
in the Office OF the Clerk of the Court OF
Common Pleas for Laurens County Jan.
Fl, 1883.
JOHNSON & RlCHEY,
PLAINTIFF Attorneys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

The way people are questioning their
grocerS about the adulteration Of bak-
ing powders has stirred up that part of
the mercantile community to taking
more care in their selection of manu-
featured articles. The consumers are
rapidly awakening to the fact that
nearly all the cheap brands and prize
goods, as well as some high priced
brands advertised as absolutely Pure"
contain either Alum, Lime or Ammonia
and some Of them all of these
adulterants.
\ simple test of the purity of baking
powders, is to mix in a tin cup two heap
ing tea-spoonfuIs of the Powder with
three teaSpoonfuls Of cold water, place
it over the fire, stirring constantly,
allowed it to boil thoroughly, or, until
the gas escapes freely; then smell; if
adulterated the oder of Ammonia will
be plainly perceived. The presence of
which in most cases indicates that Alum
is used, as nearly all the Alum of com
merce contains Ammonia. Pure Bak-
ing Powder will not give the faintest
Ammoniacal odor Baking Powders
composed principally of Starch, Alum
and Terra Alba, boil into a thick dirty
paste.
1t is important for housewives to
know that DR. Prices Baking Powder
is free from Ammonia, Alum, Lime
and all authorizations whatsoever; also
that it is healthful and economical;
really the most perfect made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
Taxes on Drinks or NcccSsarieS.
The Chicago Globe,


Taxes on drinks and chewS and
smokes taxes which bring revenue
into the treasury, but which do not
bring revenue out of the pockets of
most Of us into the pockets of a few
Of us are offensive to the genius of
t,c few of us who wax fat and greedy
and arrogant on taxes collected 10y the
helm of the government from the many
of us. They are not offensive to the
genius Of such of us as prefer to keep
in our own possession So much OF our
own earnings rs is not needed for pub
lie purposes. They will be readily toll
Grated 10y such of us, not only as a
measure of emergency, but as a meas
ure Of sound economic policy, and as
measure Of Justice when offered as an
alternative to taxes on the necessaries
and comforts of live, and taxes which
take three or four dollars to satisfy
private necessary expenses Of the gov
eminent. And they will be tolerated
with great cheerfumeSs until the
emergency has passed until there
is no longer huge war debt IN bonds
and pensions still unpaid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
4 NomanS Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by a lady in
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests, but her
vital organs We're undermined and
death seemed imminent For three
months she coughed necessarily and
could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption and was SO much re
lieved on taking first dose that she
slept all night and with one bottle has
been miraculously cured. Her name is
Mrs, Luther Lutz." Thus write W. c.
Hamrick X Co, of Shelby, \. Get
free trial bottle at W. II. Prideaux's
Drug Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

Il is a shame that the third Wis
consin district should be 50 terribly
misrcprcsented in congress as it is at
the present time \ great question IS
before congress -whcthera redundancy
Of revenue shall be prevented by re
ducing taxes upon articles Of necessity,
or upon liquors and tobacco. Upon
this point the thinking, intelligent re-
pllblicans and democrats Of the district
arc practically Of one accord. They
would have the reduction made in tariff
taxes. But Mr.. La Toilette mecky
follows the lead of Pig Iron Kelley,
and acts and votes as though he rep
resented the protected barons and
trusts of the country, instead Of an
agricultural district in Wisconsin.
The great trouble is that the people
usually have but very little to say in
regard to the election of represent
atiycs from this district. The Mil
waukec Daily Journal thus truthfuIly
tells how they are chosen:
The machine bosses are getting in
their usual work in selecting WiScon-
sim congressman in advance of any
action by the people. The state was
organized in 1913, and III the south
west district Green county has never
been permitted a candidate, although
il has many citizens of marked fitness
and ability. 1t lacks the trading fac
ulty. and has thus been no match for
professionals in that line, The name
of j. i. Treat, Of Monroe, has re
GENTLY been suggested for the place,
but he has been promptly rcprmanded
and retire | by the Madison state Jour
nal i'm the usual way. lie IS very
rood man, but lacks drill in which
la Toilette has grown perfect. More
over as the district is strictly an ag
ricultural one, he might vote to reduce
national taxation. and thus get rid of
the treasury surplus. That settles
things. Little Green must still stay
out in the wet Mr.. Treat keep a back
seat, and the real sentiments OF the
county continue uureprescnted. La
Toilette has come to stay. lie has
mjsreprcsentcd every real interest of
the district and that is the thing most
wanted
The voters Of Dane, Grant, Green,
chou III
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
IINDEN.


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''' - "'i'S',' i'0,'l 'i''' li'''e' D. + e.
The Linden school plcnic which was
announced tor Memorial day was post
poned on account OF ram, till Thursday
afternoon. Owing to the diSappoint-
ment OF the day before and the cool
ness OF the weather on Thursday, the
pIcnc was not great success imam
claLly; but III respect to numbers pres
ent, the street parade, decoration eX-
ercISeS at cemetery, the address, recIta-
TONS, music and dinner at the grove,
and the s"cElbillty ct the occasion. 1t
was pronounced one OF the best pic
MICS ever held in Linden which IS a
high compliment. Many were present
from ncighboring towns and surround
ing country to witness the exercises
and tht taGtIE-ltIHg Tho
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

4 correspondent, writing from New
York. recently requested The Boston
Pilot to express its opinion Of Presi-
dent Cleveland, and that great relig
ious newspaper replied as follows:
I'VE think that President Cleveland
is true democrat, and firm, conSci-
entious and courageous man, who de
sires the best for the American people,
and who knows or sees no distinction
between citizens. In one word. Judg-
ing from the Presidents acts and eN-
pressions, we think he is patriot"
Could endorsement be stonnger?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

Hon. Patrick \. Collins, of Massa-
chussetts, presided as permanent chair
man of the democratic national con
vention. and delivered an admirable
speech, which will prove a tower OF
strength to the party in the coming
campaign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.
CORB.

Our cheese factory began operation
Monday.
Our public school closed Friday with
a festival in the evening.
Rev. Swartz breaches a memorial
sermon Sunday at 2:30. It's hoped
that every veteran and all Others who
can, will be present. The speaker has
the ability to present us with some
thing to entertain and enrich our
minds: and he is well known as one
of the most jealous workers in his
calling and eloquent preachers that
ever occupied our pulpit. Let all
come.
Robert PooIey, of Scale Mounds, H.,
who has been visiting friends in the
village and vicinity the past few days
returned home Monday.
Quite an interest is being shown
among many of our citizens in the
possessing and breeding of driving
horses. f. Cunningham has a very
promising colt he is Just beginning to
drive. J. Bailey has just purchased
four-year Swagert mare that throws
dust on all she comes in contact with.
What we are now much in need Of is
a boulevard
Several from our village attended
the picnic at Linden Thursday and re-
port a pleasant time. The pupils who
took part in the program did remark
ably well and merit much praise.
Corn that is planted on sod is, as
usual, being Infested with cut-worms
and much Of it has been, and is, being
repIanted.
+. Cunningham has a large force out
this week putting our usually fine
roads in first class condition. Mr. G..
has been our path master for num-
Der of years, and knows just what
should be done when it comes to the
matter Of roads. The bridge in the
eastern part Of our village was taken
down Monday to be rebuilt which
necessitatcd teams crossing in the
brook. The gentleman who drives the
Mineral Point Soda water wagon had
the misfortune to up set while crossing
the stream braking several bottles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
Advertised [ ettprS

MINERAL POINT, Wis. May ). IS.
w. z. SteamS. J. l.. Rood.
Persons calling for the above Will
please say Advertised" and give the
date of this list.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. P. NJ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
nIRrIIr Cnurt Iowa County.

CIRCUIT Court Iowa County.
Y Peter X Demuth, Plaintiff, vs.. Nancy A.
Ives Adeliue \. Ives, Amos L. Ives Charles II.
Noble Charlotte ]. Noble his wife, Emily Sims,
Samuel Hooking, Samuel Jenkin, Henderson q.
Raiue simon uarker. y. T. Martin, James NJ.
Ioay, Defendants
The state Of Wisconsin TO the said defendants
and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty DAYS after service of this summons, eN-
elusive OF the day of service, aud defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
in case OF your failure so to do Judgment VIII be
rendered against you according to the demand
of the complaint; OF which copy IS herewith
served upon you. J. NJ. SMITH,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address, Mineral Point Iowa Co., Wis. IS