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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Obituary.

On Sunday morning of May I'll
1898, the spirit OF Col. Henry vii
liam darlington entered peacefully
into rest, after many months u
great suffering. Born i'm Laurens
village, November 18th, 1911, Inc
ended q long and useful life wei
beloved by his kindred and friends
and honored of all men. Brough,
up in the old times he was essen,
TALLY gentleman of the old school
courteous in manner, hospitable al
his home and honorable in his deal,
ings with his fellow men. In early
manhood he possessed much wealth
consisting of lands and slaves,
which he managed with ability
and success. He was an ardent
patriot and having the confidence
Of his people represented them in
the State Legislature and in the
councils at homo. He threw his
whole soul In the secession move
ment and was a member of the
convention which declared the
State separated from the Union.
Ready in spirit and means, he con-
tributed without reserve to the
Confederate cause. Its fall was
disastrous to his fortune, but he
lost more as surety to friends than
from debt Of his own. AT times be-
fore the war he a to some eX-
tent interested in the mercantile
business and was once president of
the Laurens railroad. In cvory po-
sition he held he WIS the embodi-
ment of honesty and fair dealing.
He was married four times and
had a numerous offspring who re-
we're his name and bless his men,
Dry. Col, darlington came of brave
and noble stScii, and many of the
name fill honored soldiers graves,
Among them are his two heroic
sons, John and Laurens, who fell
in battle on the fields Of Virginia.
Col. Darlington was q true Chris
tian and pious man and for many
years a consistent member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. He
lived a worthy example to his fell
low men of purity and rectitude.
His integrity of character was be-
You'd dispute. He dealt unto others
as he would have them deal unto
him.
His last resting place is in the
cemetery of his native village in
the silent company Of numerous
relatives and friends who have
Como before. Peace be to thy ashes
dear relative and friend of many
years; one who was true indeed
and never found wanting. Rest
free from tho pain and care of this
world and may the Almighty Oliver
of every perfect gift, in whom it
was your delight to implicitly trust,
receive your soul acceptable TO the
reward of q good and faithful life
and may it be a future existence of
everlasting and eternal joy and
happiness.
B. H. II.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
r.. J.
SARDIS

Congressman she'll 1nterrogatcd-He
Defines His Position.
Columbia Register.
SARDIs, S. g., Aug. ga large
and enthusiastic meeting Of the
Sub-AllIance Of Sardis was held to-
day. A large crowd was in attend
ance. Several prominent speakers
were present.
Col. ID. p. Duncan made a strong
speech in favor of the Alliance, and
explained the workings of the Elk
change in Columbia.
After a fine dinner had been
served Congressman Shell spoke.
His speech was we'll received and
was to the point.
at the the conclusion of Mr..
Shells remarks MI. S. M. Duncan
came forward and propounded the
following question to Mr.. Shell,
which he answered:
Duncan: DO you still consider
Ben Perry a Reformer and is he
not supporting Butler against Till
man, and you endorse him for
official position against q Refor-
mer?
Shell: I am not Ben Perry's kee-
per. I endorsed him because he
was my friend in 1890 and 1892.
have went in person and
asked for his appointment,
Duncan: Have you been advis,
ing the people to let politics alone
and attend to their farmsP
Shell, No,
Duncan: Are you using your in.
huence in the interest of Tillman,
and do you intend to actively en-
gage in the coming campaign
against Butler, and have you been
advising a.division in the party?
Shell: Tillman knows where
stand, ask him. No, I have not adj.
vised a division in the party, nor dc
1 intend to engage in the next cam
paign. / have already stated that
when my congressional term ex.
pires 1 will retire to private life
and spend my few remaining years
with nay family in peace and quie.
tude,
Duncan: Do you expect to give
your influence to the Reform adj.
ministratiop to the exclusion OF
your personal friends among the
ants?
Shell: No, I don't. Wherever !
have a personal friend who is an
anti, and I know him to be quail.
fed / will endorse him with pleas.
ure.
The meeting broke up with every.
body in a pleasant mood. There
have been splendid rains here and
the crops are much improved
thereby,
w. J, s,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
At Harris Lithia.

Those OF no younger population of
Laurens, who arc on pleasure BON took
advantage of the dance given at Harris
7 Lithia Spring on Wednesday evening
in ordor to obtain their hearts DESIRE
namely, plenty of dancing at a nice
place, with inspiring music, and in short
a good time generally. About fifteen
couples and various stays composed the
Laurens, party, which was chaperoned
by Mrs. Killingsworth and Mrs. l.. W..
Simkins.
1t is quite a delightful experience to-
drive down to Lithia and one chief
charm about it is to anticipate the warm
welcome sure to be extended by the
most accommodating and kindly Of hosts
and the good cheer OF a very substan-
tial order which always follows.
The hotel Is full of guests, many Of
whom participated in the German, which
was decidedly pleasant. At about II
O'Clock an intermission was granted for
refreshments, but it was not a lengthy
one for the moments were too precious %
be thus spent as everyone realized that
all the accessories which make dancing
what it is, the most pleasant of
amusements, were supplied them. At
about one 1T vas necessary to break
ranks as the visiting party wished to
reach home in time to have at Toast a
spice of their morning nap. Whom good
bye time came everyone said of course
that they had the very best time they
had ever had but the thing which was
not of course was hat they meant it.
Laurens joins with the rest of the
world in voting Lithia not only a resort
we'll suited to the sick bptra very haven
of delights to pleasure yekors.
.,ong the crowd 4 guests seeking
health and amusement by a stay at. the
Spring are Major and Mrs. l.. r. Izlar
and Mrs. M. T.. Izler, Mrs. A. l.. BUST,
Col. and Mrs. w. III. Hunt, Mrs. Frank
Evans, Mrs. +. N. Baxter, Miss Josie
Kershaw, Miss Leila Shannon, Mrs. p.
q. Gaillard, Mr.. and Mrs. J.Y. Culbreath,
Miss f. b. Ellerbe, District Attorney
w. Perry Murphy, DR.. J. N. Walker, DR..
o. b. Mayer, LIP. Moore, w. E. Ellerbe,
d. s. Wertz, Miss l.. Allwarden, Mrs.
John w. Folk, Miss Carrie Boyd, and j.
w. Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
BUM BLINKEP
gs

Since our last we have had a
very severe hail storm which has
done considerable damage to the
crops. Corn in some parts is liter
ally destroyed and tho prospect for
a cotton crop is not f%attering.
Mrs. T. j. Cooper, of EXON, is
very i'll of typhoid fever, also the
infant of MI. and Mrs. w. I. Box.
The protracted meeting at Pop
lar Springs is over and we feel that
great good has been accomplished.
Owingsville crossed bats with
the Powder Spring nine on the
latter's ground Saturday before
the fifth Sunday in July. The score
resulted 81 TO IL in favor of Owings-
vile.
Mrs. j. A. Cooper is no better
and there is not much hope of her
recovery. JACK.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
huntsville Notes.
Rain In abundance.
Crops are thriving and promis-

Rain In abundance.
Crops r thriving and promis'
ing.
Mr.. w. b.. Compton, the indefati.
gable music teacher is teaching q
church school of vocal music al
Warrior with about one hundred
attendants. They surely will re.
ward him with success.
The protracted meeting at War.
rior closed Sunday night, Both Inst.
% being received into the church,
4 by letter and "a upon profession
of their faith In Jesus Christ.
Those enterprising merchants, l.,
e.. Burns & Co. arc enlarging their
dry goods store.
MI. j. D.. Mills is king on raising
watermelons. He has them weigh
ing 60 lbs.
Allen Templeton, a colored far
mer, has the uncomonest peas ever
seen in these parts, they measure
from "a to % inches in length.
Nothing of general interest Is
transporting in u vicinity.
The health is good except J. @.
Burns who has been very i'll for
the past few days. 1t is the right
time to be love sick. Never mind
Jim, the singing will begin again
in a few days.
RuN PIINunp
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Death Of Mrs. Mary Nash, Sr.

Mrs. Mary Nash, ST., died July 18th
Mt the residence of II. G.. Nash, Laurens
county, at the advanced age of 81 years
and l month. She leaves three sons and
four daughters to mourn her departure.
They are as follows: Mrs. Eliza Meares,
Mrs. Carrie Bowman, nee Deck, Walter
Nash, w. Ed Nash, r. G.. Nash, Mrs.
Jane McKelvey, Mrs. Lou Modlock.
Mrs. Lizzie Deck, another daughter
went before some years ago. Her hus-
band and the father of these children,
Miles Nash, preceded her to the grave
twenty-soven years to tho d~ay.-Green-
vile News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
business Notices.

When in need of soaps, toilets, colo
gnes, etc., don't fail to call at tho Drug
Store under the Ben-Della Hotel, and
you will be treated right.
Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver trouble whom Glenn Springs
water will cure you. You can get it at
Kennedy Bros.
A large and select line of Patent Med.
icines, Blood Purifiers, Tones, ETC., at
prices to suit these times, at the Drug
Store under the the Ben.Della Hotel. y
Go to j. o. G. Fleming & Co.'S. for
Woods Perfect Preserving Powder, for
preserving Apples, Peaches, Pears,
Plums, Cherries and fruit or every kind.
Also, Vegetables such as Corn, Beans,
Tomatoes, Peas, oh. Perfectiul harm
less, and guaranteed a genuine preserva-
tive.
One package will be sufficient to cover
about @ gallons of Fruit, Etc. Price 90
cents.
For pure fresh Drugs of evory kind
call on II. p. Burdette at the Drug Store
under the Ben-Della Hotel.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Dial Dots.

The first and most important dot
this morning is u sick people. A
great deal of sickness In this COM
munity at present-fever is the gen
eral complaint. At Owjngs' Station
two miles from this place about
eight or ten cases of fever, W.
cannot account for so much typhoid
fever on the ridge,
The %protracted meeting just clos
ed here was very interesting
About ten Joined all coming from
the Sunday School, one by letter.
The Ministers seemed to do their
whole duty; In fact I don't think /
ever saw brothers Shell and Ander-
son more In earnest.
Miss Sue Cox, a charming young
lady of Williamson, is visiting Mr..
w. Y. Simmons. Also, Miss Cleo
Patton, Of Clinton, and Miss Nan
ME Smith, of your town are visi-
tors In our community.
Miss Bessie Watts spent last
week with Misses Lula and Matte
Willis,
We car say all the young ladies
made very warm friends during
their stay, and will look forward to
the time with pleasure when they
all come back again.
If there Is any county in the
State that can head this one for hot
controversies between public ohic-
ials politically I mean) let him
"rise up thimble."
MI. Aaron Cannon is again 81
home from Spartanburg much i'm.
proved In health we hope.
BILLY JINKENs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Low Rates TO Chicnno.

a general reduction OF rates to the
Worlds Fair by the Richmond Il Dan
vile Railroad.
The Ricbmond&Danville Railroad has
issued a circular to all its agents effec.
tive July 26th making the Worlds Fair
rates about five dollars less for the round
trip than heretofore. This rate will be
gratifying to the many patrons of the
great systom, and as a further evidence
that they are always given advantage of
the very lowest rates available.
The Richmond & Danville is q first
class passenger line and its agents are al
ways ready and glad TO provide tickets
to all points at the very lowest possible
rates.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Investigation Invited

or course II is proper to inquire
about what any man says, is II
true? y
The most rigid investigation is
invited into the testimonials pub
lished In behalf of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. Special attention Is called
to the high character of the persons
whose testimonials are published
by the proprietors OF this medicine,
as evidenced by their occupations
or Inducements. In fact, no mat
ter where q testimonial in behalf
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla may be
from, 1t is reliable and as worthy
your confidence as Ii &c came from
your most trusted neighbor,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
A Little Unplensantncss.

Mr.. w. T.. McElroy came to the AID
vERTIsER Office Monday afternoon and
requested the publication of the follow
ing
CARD.
"Mr. r.. l.. Irby, deputy sheriff, came to
me this morning in a threatening man
ner and said to me in Shumate u Gar
rett's store: 'McElroy, you have been
writing a good deal about Uncle John
(meaning John Irby) and L have come
to tell you that L hold you personally
responsible if you write anything moro
about him. I said nothing in reply for
1 scarcely knew the gentleman. He
again repeated the same thing, holding
a stick in a threatening attitude and l
said to him, Sir, 1 have nothing against
you, but will use my own pleasure.' He
then went of. This is what occurred in
the presence of several geutlemen."
w. r. MCELRoY.
A gentleman who was present informs
us that Mr.. Irby had a small stick, but
made no offer to strike Mr.. McElroy.
He could not say whether or not Mr..
Irby "drew" the stick upon Mr.. McEl-
rOY.--ED.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08

w. Dorroh Ferguson suddenly dissp-
peared yesterday morning. He wore a
slate colored hat, rose colored scarf, gray
coat and vest, q shirt which had been
blue In its early youth, blue striped
trousers and shoes Of a gloomy black.
lie stated that he expects to purchase a
duster in Asheville. He IL supposed to
have boarded the Spartanburg train and
pretended to some OF his pals that he
expected to go TO Chicago. II could not
be ascertained whether or not he had
any money. AS some OF his creditors
were at tho depot he refused to say.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Local Advertisements.

A large line OF the celebrated Buist's
Turnip Seed just in at the Drug Store
under the Ben-Della Hotel.
If you are suffering from headache,
loss OF appetite II weakness, try a case
ofGlenn Springs water and you Will feel
better. For sale by Kennedy Bros.
Best Gets cigar on earth, and the finest
line or smoking and chewing tobacco to
be had at Burdette's under Ben-DeIla
Hotel.
A fine line of handkerchief extracts
Ghoich perfumery, at Burdett's, under
Ben-Deiia Hotel.
Glenn Springs water is specially good
for all kidney u bladder troubles. It
VIII remove stone from the bladder In q
gentle and speedy manner. For sale by
Kennedy Bros.
TO RENT:-Bakery In the rear of Col.
BalPs building, Apply to w. w. Ball.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
County Teachers' Institute.

The announcement of the Institute, ap-
pears in another column. Prof. Hughes,
who has been selected to conduct it is
n Of the foremost educators of the
State, and will havo able assistants.
One city should give the teacers a
warm welcome. Arrangements have
been made to secure cheap rates of board.
If any Of our citizens can accommodate
a teacher or two, at thoir homes, inform
MIR. G.. l.. Fikc, Of number and price.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
PROGRAM AND SCOPE OF WORK.

- AND SCOPE OF WORK.
Language: including Primary and adj
vanced Reading, Elocution,
study OF selections, technical
Grammar, Analysis, Compo-
sition. Vocal music: Power,
~" Time, Pitch, study of rudi-
ments, exercises, intervals,
part singing, Expression.
s1listory; Local history OF Laurens, Lau-
rens County, History of Colo
NAL Times, South Carolina as
q State, American History,
the Study OF Epoch, Historical
Outlines, Charts, etc, General
History.
Mathematics Mental, number contents,
rapid combinations, practical
examples, problems written
Reading and writing numbers,
Operations, Fractions, Meas.
ures, Percentage, analysis.
Geography: Combinations of Sciences
in Geography Study of Die.
triots, Townships, Counties,
state, Nation, World; making
Maps, Charts, Globes.
Manual Work Writing, study of prin-
clples, analysis of letters, DO
sitlon, combinations drawing,
lines, figures. forms and solids
shading, perspective, design
ing, skctching making school
apparatus, models, paper work,
wood work, physical exercises
and apparatus.
Interesting and instructive letters, de-
bates and entertainments at night. Spe-
cial addresses 10 people and school trus-
tees or closing day,
The query box will DO n feature of each
days work. The exercises will be bright,
full OF variety and entertaining.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
THIS Is GOSSIP.
Tho Minutes OF tho Week in Laurens
What we all Say and Do-Your
Friends Name I'm Print.

@AO VI hO WYNN ~ kauEGnH
-What we all Say and Do-your
Friends Name I'm Print.
Congressman Shell has appointed his
son, r.. g She'll his private secretary.
Col. Ii. Rucker, Of Columbia, was in
town yesterday.
Mrs. Lucy Boyd and Miss Lulu Pitts
have gone to Saluda.
DR.. VIM. Stothart has returned from
Augusta.
Miss Lila Johnson, OF Newbsrry, is
visiting Mrs. I. Il. Todd.
Mr.. JAS. Clark is at home from Ashe-
vile, ". O.
Mrs. Cade, Of Nashville, Tenn is visit
ing Mrs. $. L.. Friorson.
Mr.. j. Dunk Adams OF Piedmont, was
in town last week.
Charles II. Henry, OF the Greenville
News, was In town Friday.
Mr., Arthur Traynham, OF Atlanta, is
visiting his uncle, Col. j. III. Traynham.
Miss Ellen Gordon, OF Anderson, is
visiting Mrs. Frierson.
Miss Prince, of Anderson, and Miss
Fouohe, of Abbeville, are visiting Mrs.
r. b. Bell at her home near the city.
Mr.. johnson of the Atlanta Journal,
the leading afternoon paper OF the South,
was in town Friday.
Attorney William H. Lyles, of Column
bia, was in the city during last week
professionally.
Miss Isabel Kennedy, of Charleston, is
on a visit to her father, Mr.. w. w.
Kennedy.
Prospect school will close with an ex-
hibition Friday night, Aug. 18th. Every
body is cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. j. N. Wright has returned from
Paris Mountain, where he has been for
a week.
Mr.. T.. G.. Sitgreavos and family have
returned to Laureus to live. They arc
heartily welcomed "home" again.
Miss Pet Moore, of Meridian, Mfssiss-
ippi, is visiting Mr.. w. H. Martins fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G. Ruckmau, of Staun-
ton, Va, are visiting their parents and
friends of Laurens and vicinity.
Senator Irby and his private secretary,
Mr.. TiYhe, returned to Washington Sun
day. Congressman She'll returned Sat
urday.
w. w. Ball, editor of the ADVERTISER,
hes returned from Columbia where he
has been Tor three weeks at work, toni
porarily, on the Columbia State.
Senator Fuller has como to Rock Hill
to attend a meeting Of the board of trus.
tees of the Woman's Industrial and Nor
NAL School.
Traynham e Dial's handsome block
on the south side of the public square
nov nearing completion adds greatly to
city's good looks.
Mrs. w. f. Young gavo a most delight
full reception on Tuesday evening last in
honor Of her friend Miss Razor, OF
Georges.
The residence of DR.. and Mrs. w. G.
Irby on Irby Hill was the scene of a bril-
liant and delightful reception rendered
Thursday evening to the Misses Glenn,
of Newberry, who are visiting the Misses
Irby. Most of tho young society people
OF the town were present and the occas-
ion was one of unusual pleasure and
merriment,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Narnic.

Plenty of rain in this section and
the crops are looking we'll.
Capt. Shell is having an elegant
barn built.
Mr.. A. II. Martin is rebuilding
the barn that was destroyed by fire
a few weeks ago.
Mr.. A. Leopard and his son, Sam,
have gone to the mountains on q
pleasure TRIP.
Mrs. Sallie Browning md dnugh.
ter have returned to their homo in
Columbia.
Mrs. Annie Greer is very sick at
writing.
Health of the community is very
good.
r.. A, J.
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TO THE TEACHERS OF LAURENS
COUNTY,

The County Board of Examiners have
arranged for a Teachers Institute to be
held at Laurens c.. II. for two weeks, be-
ginning August 18th, under charge of
Prof. l.. J.. Hughes, of Greenville, S. c.,
with competent assistants. We urge ev-
cry teacher and all others interested to
attend.
Efforts are being made to secure board
at nominal rates. The following plan
shows tho outline Of. the work contem-
plated,
II. j. DUcKETT,
y G. l.. FIKE,
A. M. HAssELL,
County Board Examiners.
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LOCAL.

A civil case that excited some interest
w. Kennedy and ajury. The plaintiff
was the Globe Phosphate Company, OF
Columbia, s.. Co. against a farmer on q
note given for fertilizers. The defend.
ant pleaded that the stuff was not good
and that the consideration for the note
had failed. The Jury found for the
plaintif. 1t Is probable the case will be
appealed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Buried with His Fathers.

Mr.. Aaron Visanska, father of Mr.. J..
M. Visanska, of this city, died in Joru-
salem, Palestine, on the 4th of July, aged
81. He was a citizen of Poland and a
truck farmer by profession. In 1873 he
went to Jerusalem and there spent the
remaining years OF his life in holy pre-
paration for the fiual summons from his
Mal<ar.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
A Fox Chase Mt Idthia.

The guests at Harris Lithia will be en-
tertained Thursday next with a drag
race. "Ovor the hills and far away" in
a semi-circle OF two or three miles around
the hotel a splendid pack Of twenty fvo
hounds will run.
The chase may be seen and heard from
the hotel.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08
Gold and Silver.

The old and reliable house of J.. o. G..
Fleming & Co.. advertise the celebrated
"Gold aud Silver shirts In another col
m and mention besides they nave a
full supply Of turnip seed of the best
yarieties.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08

Walter Bridges, Athens, Tenn.
writes: "For six years p had been
AFFLICTED with running sores, and
an enlargement of the bone In my
leg, l tried everything I heard
without any permanent benefit
until Botanic Blood Balm was rec.
commended TO me. After using
SIX bottles the sores healed, and /
am now In better health than /
nave ever been. / send this testi.
mony unsolicited, because 1 want
others to be beneftted.n
Children Cry for PITCHERS CAST0RIa
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08

prohibition in England" is the
SunJect OF q paper by Sir Wilfrid
lawson, M. p, the well-known En-
giish temperance advocate, that
VIII appear in the North American
Eoview for August.
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w. j, s.,

Two important articles on "The
Financial Situation" will appear in
the August number of the North
American Review. The first Is by
the Comptroller Of the Currency,
Hon. James III, Eckels, who is to
write on |The Present CrisIs,n and
the second, by Governor Pennoyer,
OF Oregon, will be entitled "After
the -Four Hundred Years-=What2 n
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-08-08

"The Useless House of Lords"
is the title of an article written by
Justin Mccarthy, M. r., that will
appear In the August number of
the North American Review,