The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-02-11
STIRRING TIMES.
THINGS LIVELY In GENERAL
COURT NEXT wEEK-MORE
VISITORS.

vAVVjVVV w puilu odLtle ADD6y.
Measles and whooping Cough are
still raging.
Don't forget that Court convenes
Monday next, at 10 A. NJ.
Don't fail to hear Gen. Rosser's ia.
nous lecture.
Mr.. Ewbanks, of the News and Cou-
rier, was in the city last week.
The Kings Daughters will meet at
Mrs. j.. III. Traynham's, Friday after
noon at A o'clock.
Remember General Rosser will lee
ture on the 10th. Admission, 25 cents.
No reserved seats.
Mrs. Woodward, who will address
the ladies at the Opera House, on
Thursday afternoon has the highest
endorsement Of the Press OF this and
other Southern States. Hear her.
Don't forget to note the new adver-
lisement OF Geo: H. Boyd who keeps
the liberal hardware emporium on the
square, North of the Court House.
Mrs. Creswell Darlington has been
quite Ill with the prevailing whooping
cough, but we note with qualification
that she is convalescent.
Representative Wallace was called
home or account of the serious illness
Of his mother. We trust her early con-
valescence will enable him to return to
his Legislative duties.
They arc discussing in Union the ex-
nQ6IanRv nf hniIninn a nnnnnofinr 1.-Two
with the Sea Board Air Liue to Whit
mires or Clinton, Clinton is u live
town, q growing town and to Clinton
they should go.
The down train on the G. N. & L..
Road was wrecked at Jalapa on Satur
day last, the engine and passenger car
jumping the track. No one seriously
hurt.
Every Veteran must be sure to see
and hear the gallant Rosser, Wednes
day night. You may never again have
the opportunity to hear one of the
bravest OF Lees Lieutenants.
Senator Irby was brought from
Washington on account of illness in
his family with measles. Miss Julia,
his eldest daughter was quite sick, but
we are glad to note as convalescing.
DR.. w. G. Browne, Optician for the
New York OPTICAL Manufacturing
Company, will be in Laurens, pro
~fessionaily, during this week. All hay
ing weak or defective eyes and specta-
Giles wearers, generally should CONSUL
him. Examination and advice free.
Young Mr.. Leland Frierson, an old
typo of THE ADvERTIsER'R office, who
has been in Cincinnati and other live
cities of the West, is here among
friends and relatives, recovering from
a long and serious illness. All are glad
to have him home again.
Mr.. Creswell Darlington has returned
from Union where he visited Mrs Jno.
l.. Young, his sister, whose health is
not good. We sincerely trust that this
most accomplished and splendid lady,
who we are proud to claim of old Lau-
rens, may be speedily restored to
health.
We have received from Clemson
Agricultural College, Bulletin No: %,
new series, devoted to collie in horses
1t is valuable to all having to deal with
horses and may be had free by address
ing Clemson Agricultural College,
Enclose stamp.
A colorcd man leaving a mule at
tached to a wagon on Friday last, the
mule became alarmed, ran the circuit
of the square and narrowly missed half
a dozen vehicles. Leaving horses or
mules unhitched or unattended in pub
lie places should be looked after.
Mr.. w. w. Kennedy, who is en-
gagged In teaching at St. Matthews,
Orangeburg county, was called to visit
Mrs. Kennedy during last week. who
was stricken with illness while on a
visit to her old home. Mr.. Kennedy's
we are glad to report Mrs. Kennedy
greatly improved.
The Furman Echo, coming from
Furman University, Greenville, S. c.,
for January is on our table. The con-
tents embrace interesting and live
matters, as the Cuban question with
the United States. The number is full
OF dainty meat in its several depart
ments and Is creditable to the young
editors. Monthly, $l.0O O year, in ad-
vance. r. G. Bates. Busfdess Mana
ger.
We regret to learn that on Wednes-
day night last near Mountville the
handsome residence of Mrs. Pyles was
destroyed by fire. The origin of the
fire was supposed to be accidental and
was discovered about 10 o'clock p. NJ.
Very little of the contents was saved.
We learn that the building was insured
for $4,000 but this will hardly cover the
loss. Mrs. Pyles will have the sympa-
thy of many neighbors and friends =
The dwelling was, built and occupied
by the late MIR. w. A. Fuller.
Vick's seed and flower annual is a
beautiful publication, containing most
attractive Illustrations and valuable
information, Any one raising flowers,
or garden vegetables should have a
copy. 1t will cost only ten cents and
from the fret order for plants or flow
ers sent to that house the cost of the
catalogue will be deducted. Vick's
seeds are first class, true to name and
sure to grow. Address James .Vick's
Sons, Rochester, N. Y.
The Karninal Last NIght-Mr. and
Mrs. Basel.
The Opera House was crammed last
night to see the beautiful exhibition OF
the business enterprises OF the city, the