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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

Mr.. Editor: Will you please give
space in your paper, for this remote
corner,-Brewerton.
The writer had the good pleasure OF
attending a reunion and picnic of Mrs.
Polly Beeks family of o mi and sons-in-
law, daughters and daughters-in-law
and grand children, the 2rd inst, on the
banks of the famous Ware Shoals of
the Saluda River, Mrs. Polly Beeks
being present herself at the advanced
age of IA years and equally enjoying
herself with the young. The number OF
children and grand children present
with the Beeks family were Mrs. Ale
wines family, Mrs. b. e. Knight and
son, w. b. Knight and family and
others. Grand total A.
1t has been the custom for several
years for the family to unite in a kind
OF picnic and fishing party in the spring
with we'll filed baskets of the good
things to eat, of which this was not
any exception,
While the women were ENJOYING
themselves on the banks in conversa-
tion, the men were enjoying them
selves catching the fnny tribe from
its waters.
Those that were caught in the fore
noon were cooked and served in the
picnic. Dinner, of which thelamount
was sufficient to satisfy all present =
Only n candidate was present and
many voters.
The chicken crop is bountiful and
the farmers are in good spirits on &C
count of the fine rain recently. The
corn crop we're damaged some by the
winds during the recent rains, but the
cotton is doing finely, the earliest to
bloom that ever was known in this
country.
stop for the present and IL agreeable
to the Editor will give the news weekly.
Success to THE ADVERTISER.
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r.. p.
FOR THE SENATE.

L announce myself as a candidate
for the Senate and l will abide the
decision of the people at the Demo-
cratic primary.
x ALIEN. j. SMITH.
To meet the expressed wishes of
many friends, [ hereby consent to
become a candidate for reelection
to the Senate, subject to the rules
of the primary election.
A. @. FULLER.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

We are now closing out everything in
summer goods to make room for our fall
stock. Come at once and secure some
OF the bargains before they are all gone
at Jamieson's.
All summer goods are being closed
out at a sacrifice at Jamieson's to make
room for fall goods.
Big bargain in oxford ties and slip
pers at Jamieson's.
We cordially invite our friends and
customers to make house headquar-
ters while attending Court or whenever
in town.
w. A. JAMESON.
Jamieson's is the place to buy a rs
cents slipper for only 40 cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
To the voters of Laurens County:
JAMES w. HENDERSON.
FOR AUDITOR.

[ respectfully announce myself
to the voters of Laurens county as
a candidate for the Office of Audi
tor. To all those who will give me
their support I pledge myself to
labor for the best interests Of ali
the people. 1 further pledge my
self to abide the result of the pri-
mary.
". SANFORD KNIGHT.
l respectfully announce that /
will be a candidate for the Office of
County Auditor, subject to the
choice of the Democratic voters in
the ensuing primary.
Yno. r. Finley.
The friends of r. w. Nichols, feel
ing confident OF his competency, nom
mate him as a candidate for county
Auditor at the ensuing Democratic
Primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

This is written with the object of
making you a convert to the best
Toothbrush In the World. Full in
structions are" sent with each
brush. Every night before retiring
adopt the habit illustrated in this
scene. Let father mother, and chill
dren all join In giving the mouth
and teeth a healthy and refreshing
bath.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
The Court.

The Court of General Sessions, for
this county, was called at 10 O'clock,
q. m, on yesterday. Judge I. ID. With
erspOon presiding, and Solicitor
Schumpert at his desk. S~tenographer
Campbell had snapped circuits with
St~enographer ID. Watt Aiken, of the
Eight Circuit, who was present, a
most accomplished officer.
His Honor forebore addressing the
Grand Jury upon their general duties,
they having been fully instructed at q
previous term and proceeded to instruct
them upon the Bills before the Court.
In the course of his remarks he stated
that In some counties complaint was
made that the county chain gang
was abused, boys for economy and In
competent parties employed as guards,
the convicts abused, and inhumanly
treated. He had heard no complaint
as to this county, but the Grand Jury
should look into thu administration OF
the County Chain Gang law.
The first case tried was the State VS..
William Williams, colored, charged
with house breaking and larceny. He
fenced to nine months on the chain
gang. To-day Is fixed for the trial OF
Pierce Anderson, colored, for murder,
and also for the trial of Ike Dial, col
ored, likewise for murder. These cases
excite but little interest. The crowd in
attendance is large. The criminal
court will probably hold the court and
jury until Wednesday night. There is
but little civil business for the Court,
which will probably rise on Friday.
AT this writing a jury is out in the
case of John III. Powers charged with
violation Of the ~dispensary law. The
case of the State vs.. John w. Moore is
now being investigated charged with
the robbery Of Syrian peddler during
last spring. The prosecuting witness
claims to have been robbed of $50. 90
in cash. He testified through an in
a Syrian.
Since writing the above Powers and
Moore have both been acquitted and
discharged.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
Mysterious Disappearance.

The staff of THE ADVERTISER, the
law firm OF Ball g. Simkins and the
sanctum OF DR.. j. p. Simpson received
o valuable reinforcement a few days
ago. The new arrival was fully COM
petent to further the we'll being Of all
In an exciting and useful career when
yesterday revealed that the young
aspirant to fame had intact become O
''once was" had succumbed to the ter
tors Of solitude and stray dogs and ap-
parently sought refuge in cat Heaven.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
FOR E OF COURT.

This is to notify my many friends
of Laurens County that I am q can
didate for Clerk of Court, and
promise to submit to the action of
the Democratic primary.
w. p. TURNER.
I respectfully announce myself
as a candidate for Clerk of Court
for Laurens County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary.
J. H. WHARTON.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Clerk of
Court for Laurens county, subject
to the Democratic Primary.
JOHN +. BOLT.
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office of Clerk of
Court for Lanrens county at the
ensuing primary election and
pledge myself to abide the result of
said election.
j. H.. COPELAND.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
FOR SHERIFF,

At the solicitation of many
friends, I announce myself a can
didate for Sheriff, and will abide
the result Of the Democratic pri-
mary election.
r g.. PET SMITH.
1 am a candidate for reelection
to the Office of Sheriff for Laurens
county subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary and 1 want all
the votes I can get.
Respectfully,
G. S. MCCRAVY,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

Our Junior Typo In last issue blum
dered In putting. the name OF Mr.. Cook
to the request that Mr.. Daniel be a
candidate. 1t was In the absence of
the Editor. The card was signed "by
request of MANY Voters"
But really, friend Cook was the in
strument in making a most capital sug-
gestion.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.
SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE,

JUNG 70, Io8b.I
A competitive examination for the
Normal Scholarships of the South Caro-
lima College will be held by the School
Commissioners of each County in which
there is a vacancy, on Thursday, July
30. Applicants will be examined on
English, Mathematics, and History, the
requirments in these subjects being the
same Is for admission to the Scientific
course of this college. See page 38 of the
Catalogue of 1895-98.
F1ther information, il desired will be
cheerfully furnished by.
JAMES Woodrow,
Pres. 81 a.. NolIaoai
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

DIR. G.L. Martin has recently pur-
chased the residence and lot formerly
owned by Mr.. Amos Adams on the
western edge of the town. He has al
ready begun to improve the place, and
has finished.-The Carolinian.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

The Kings Daughters will be glad to
receive contributions OF money, cloth
ing, flor women and children), bed
clothing, shoes, calico and cotton cloth
in the piece and groceries. Persons
contributing can send TO either Misses
Wilkes or notify them and they will
call for donations.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

The question is asked "How did we
get on without the Telephone?" The
service In Clinton is splendid. The
connection with Laurens, however,
fills the earpiece with booms, crackers
and ~sky-rockets. What's the matter
up there neighbour, that you keep up
such a perpetual stewing and sizzling?
Our Monthly.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the Stock
holders Of the Peoples Loan and Ex-
change Bank will be held in the Office
OF said Bank on August IL, 1895.
w. A. WATTS,
Cashier.
Laurens, s. @. July Goth 1895.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
ClintOnss Locals.

Mr.. Il. w. Martin a rising young
merchant Of Laurens, was in town
Sunday.
Mr.. Philpot, Of Laurens, was in
town Sunday.
Mr.. Sam McCravy, brother of Sher-
LII Geo. s. McCravy, was in town Mon
day.
Miss Rhoda Boozer is on q visit to
her sister, Mrs. j. Ran Little, at Lau-
rens.--Clinton Gazette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

Capt. Frank Evans, Superintendent
OF Schools of Spartanburg, is visiting
in the city where Mrs. Evans and the
children are with their parents. Capt.
Evans has just returned from Buffalo,
the beautiful city, where he attended
the National Convention of teachers,
the attendance being twenty thousand.
Capt. Evans is Ii Of the enthusiastic
teachers of the State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
FOR TREASURER.

The friends of Capt. A. e. Nance
announce his name to the voters
of Laurens county as a candidate
for the Office of Treasurer fully
aware that his competency for the
position could not fail to give sat
isfaction to the whole people Of the
county. FRIENDS.
I want the Treasurer's Office;
Will abide the Primary.
B. w. LANFoRD.
The friends of II. s. Langston
respectfully announce him to the
Democratic Voters of Laurens
county, as a candidate for Treasur-
or, knowing him to be fully COM
petent for said position. Subject
to the Democratic Primary.
F. Friends.
To the voters of Laurens County:
l announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Treasurer of Lau-
rens County, and pledge myself to
abide the result of the Democratic
primary.
JAMES w. HENDERSON.
The many friends Of w. e. Cook, of
Youngs Township. knowing him to be
@ man Of good moral character and
fully qualified to discharge the duties
OF county Treasurer, would respect
fully nominate him q candidate for
said office at the next election, subject
to q Democratic Primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
A "Trip to Harris tithia.

l will pay the rail road fare from
Laurens to Waterloo and return for
parties visiting the Springs. Tickets
to be secured on Saturday good &c re-
turn on Monday. Gall on Agent of the
z. r.. & w. @. r. r.. for tickets.
June 10Th, 1864.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

The Sunday School of Bethabara
church, will observe %children's day on
the 25th instant. They are q cultivated
people, generous and a delightful day
NAV be expected.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
CLEMSON COLLEGE

Will begin her fourth years work Au-
gust LIST. .Atthat time applicants fer the
School and special Students who
may not wish to take the regular courses
will be matriculated. For catalogue adj
dress.
PREs'T Il. b. CRAIGHEAD,
Clemson College, Sc.
July B. I898-88-2E
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

Be Ire to call and see us before buy
ing your goods, we feel sure we can
save you some money on Clothing,
Shoes, Hats and Staple Dry Goods.
j. II. MINTER g. Son.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
p. II. & w. C. Railway.
"Augusta and Asheville Short Line
j. b. CLEVELAND, Receiver.
Schedule in effect July z, 1896.

Close connection at Greenwood for
all points on s. A. l.. and @. e. G.. Rail-
ways, aud ~Spartanburg with Southern
Railway.
For any information relative to tick
cts, rates, schedule, ETC., address
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
HOME AFFAIRS.
THE RECORD OF LAURENs UP TO
DATE. JULY 81.

Eugene Hudgens, OF Laurena, spent
part Of last week with the family of
Mrs. Ella Hudgens OF this place
Honea Path Chronicle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

Fleming Jones and Albert Todd, two
popular young men Of Laurens, came
In Monday to spend q week with the
family OF Mr.. Il. +. Fleming.--Green-
wood journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

For Fruit Jars, Turnip Seed, Drugs,
Soda Water, Milk Shakes, Bon-bons Of
Pineapple, Strawberry, Flake Orange
and Cherry Phosphate. Also, Ice in
any quantity go to DR.. Posey's Drug
Store.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

sunday ScnOO
Convention, which meets with tn e
Green Pond Methodist Church on
Thursday and Friday, August 9th and
9TH.
FIRST DAY-MORNING.
Convention called to order by the
President at 10 O'Clock q. m.-sun time.
Song service.
Devotional exercises conducted by
Rev. II. b. Craig.
Organization. Appointment of COM
mittees. Presidents speech.
AFTERNooN-FIRsT DAY.
Song service. Report of committees.
Verbal reports from each school as to
their work and spiritual interest, by
delegates. Reports limited to five min
utes.
o DAY-MORNING.
Song service.
Devotional exercises conducted by
Rev. James "A. Martin.
Normal Lesson, limited to twenty
minutes, by Rev. j. w. Shell.
Discussion of queries:
LIST. The possibility of the teacher to
develop character i'm the pupil.-Lee
Rogers, b. f. Roper, w. G. Curry, CO.
FeatherstOne.
I'd. Importance of good music in the
Sunday School.-R. J.. Henry, r. Aber-
crombie, I'll. III. Mahon, @. r. Wallace.
Intermission
AFTERNooN-sECoND DAY.
Song service.
3D. query: The chief end of the Sun
day School work: the conversion OF
sOuls.-W. s. Knight. DIR. A C. Fuller,
D.. o. Templeton, Col. j. III. Wharton.
Speaker limited to fifteen or twenty
minutes.
Miscellaneous business. Adjourn.
Each school is entitled to two dele
gates and a superintendent. Schools
sending delegates please notify Mr..
r.. Abercrombie, Fountain Inn, S. G.
II. ABERCRoMBIE,
j.. III. WHARTON,
w. l.. GRAY,
w. O.. CURRY,
B. A. ANDERSON,
G.. III. ROPER,
Executive Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

We have several lines of goods that
we are selling at greatly reduced
prices. Don't fail to see them.
j. r. Minter g. Son.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

Yes, "Prophylactic" is a peculiar
word, and hard to remember, but it
is a Splendid Name for a Tooth.
brush, because you use a tooth
brush to prevent your teeth from
decaying, and Prophplactic means
o preventive of disease" With
every brush comes a neat little
hook secured to the brush, and
there Is a hole in the end of the
handle which enables you to hang
it up. The head will not touch the
wall. Ask your dentist about the
"Prophylactic Toothbrush" and
see If he will not recommend it.
The Price is 35 cents at
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
ATTICUS III. DAGNALL,
Attorney at Law.

LAuRENs, sourF CAROLINA.
Will practice In all Courts of
ohice ID Mfnter Rullai
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
Obituary..

Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord from henceforth: yea saith the
Spirit that they may rest from h cir
labors' and their works do follow them"
These words may with propriety be
applied to u Sister, Mrs. Polly Brown,
who departed this life June 20 tn, 1896.
For many years she had been a mem
Der Of Durham Creek Church, where she
was baptized in the days of her youth.
She was a woman Of good report, having
lived SO as to impress the people that
with her religion Of u God was a reali-
ty and not a mere profession
1t was her delight to meet faithfully
the obligations that rested on her as a
Christian and a church member.
Though an invalid for some time be-
fore her death, and confined to the mar
row limits of her bed room, she never
murmured or complained, but bore it all
with a Christian fortitude.
A brother called to see her a few days
before her death. She said to him, she
had nothing to fear. She could see her
way clear. She was only waiting Gods
time to call her up higher. She could
read her titles clear to mansions in the
Skies.
She requested before she died that at
her burial "Let us pass over the River"
be sung at her burial.
A large company OF her relatives and
friends gathered at Durham Greek Church
to witness the burial.
On the 4th of July, 1896, Mrs Amanda
Chapman was called from earth to heav-
en-, and on the fifth day her body was
laid to rest in the Beulah Baptist ceme-
terry. The funeral service was conduct
ed by the writer, and the high esteem in
which this noble christian was
held, as evidenced by th 9 hundreds
that attended the service.
Mrs Chapman was the wife of our be-
loved Bro. w. e. Chapman. She was
born in the upper part of this county,
near the Greenville line, where she lived
and died. This dear sister was the Vic
time Of that much dreaded disease,
cancer. She a long and patient
sufferer, exemplifying most beautifully
the character of Jesus, whom she truly
and devotedly loved. Mrs Chapman was
truly q good christian woman. Was de-
voted to Beulah Baptist church, OF which
she was a member, and was always
ready for service in every good word and
work. Perhaps no member OF the church
was moro willing to sacra6ce than she
for the happiness Of others and for the
glory Of God. She was a dear lover
OF the woman's missionary society, and
when not possible, by failure of strength,
for her to attend the meeting Of the So
ciety she was not forgetful OF her duty.
In the death OF our esteemed sister the
church has lost one of its aggressive, de.
voted and consistent members. The
community has lost one OF its noblest and
purest characters. Her relatives have
lost a generous and tr lover. Her
Husband mourns his sad fate.
Bother, how dark must seem this world
While left alone;
When il6st kindness, affection and faith.
fallness
Speak in idGdest tones.
ia. MARTIN.
We are headquartefS for low prices
In Clothing, Shoes and Mats.
"a 1900 -.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
FOR CORONER.

Many friends of Miles FL. Ferguson,
of Youngs Township, believing him
entirely competent, respectfully nom-
mate him for Coron&r, subject to THE,
Democratic primarA
Fab. 3:h 12QRuHMu
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

Wanted-Rl idea ; 4 KS $s$ ST. S S : !s'$f
Write Q W~EDpERBURN Co, Patent Attor.
and list OF two hundred inventions wanted.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
Sunday School Convention.

Program Of the Laurens County IN
ter-denOminatiOnal Sunday school
Convention, which meets with TIL
Green Pond Methodist Church on
Thursday and Friday, August 9th and
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21

We are headquarters for low prices
In Clothing, Shoes and Fats.
5. r.. MfIErEa& Son,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
Business Notices.

Late styles in correspondence and
invitation stationery just arrived at
The Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-21
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

State papers please copy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28
TALKING BASEBALL.
THE PROSPECTS FOR THE TEXAS
LEAGUE ARE BRIGHT.
The Opening of the scnson is Awnit-
ed With Much Interest by
Many Admirers.

As the opening of the baseball sea-
son approaches the many "cranks" in
Fort Worth are becoming very much In
terested in the prospects and look for
ward with pleasure and anticipation
TO witnessing some spirited contests
on the diamond when the mines that
compose the Texas League encounter
each other.
Manager Ward was asked yesterday
about the baseball prospects and he
SAID that they We're very bright. Fort
Worth Will have IL first-class team in
the field ready to meet all Corners. Mr..
Ward stated that the interest in the
game was increasing every year and
he expected better season this year
than last. The season viii open April
u.s. though there will probably be a few
preliminary games before that date.
The Chicago team will play here on
April II and the st. Louis Browns will
play In Dallas, and it is expected will
play several games In Fort Worth.
There VIII he. an eight-club league
In Texas. composed of the teams of
Dallas, Fort Worth. Houston, Calves
ton, San Antonio, Sherman and Denl-
son, There were some negotiations
with Waco. but Waco people were too
SLOW and did not get in. The Denison
franchise has been awarded to G, X.
Blackford, one of the promoters OF the
club,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
Three Young Men Held on Charge OIL
Taking Money.

Yesterday afternoon Officers Towns
and Shilan arrested four young white
men named William Brown. Mike kee-
ley, John Shea and Tony Hanson. on
the charge Of robbery. The charge was
made by +. II. Kent, who says the
men came upon him while he was
asleep In the Texas and Pacific stock
yards. He charged that the men held
him down and went through his peck
cts. The amount taken was S7.S5. After
the robbery the men came down the
street near tie Union depot, where
they were found by the officers and
taken to the city hall. 1t seemed that
one of them, Shea, was not with the
others when Kent was robbed and he
was not held In custody. The other
three were held until this morning. and
will be tried in Justice Adams court.
Kent, the man robbed. claims TO be a
newspaper man and says he has been
to the prize fight a; Langtry. He is on
his way to Arkansas. The money was
recovered.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-28

The following transfers OF real estate
We're recorded yesterday;
Martha Harum to j. NJ. Crosbie, $40
acres A, V, Nordstrand and Texas and
Texas and Pacific railroad surveys.
Sa0i9 .25.
Texas Loan Agency to j. NJ. Cros-
bic, $40 acres y. V. Nordstrand and
Texas and Pacific railroad surveys,
$500.
j, NJ. Crosble ana wife to w. II. and
A. L.. Eaton, $40 acres A. V. Nord-
strand and Texas and Pacific railroad
company surveys, saOl6.70.
Estate OF 4. ana NJ, A. Roche to Da-
Nld Jameson, northwest quarter of
block 81. city, $500.
H. Farmer to II. d. Hovenltamp,
S2Sl.
G.. q. Molborn and wife to II. u,
Hoyenkamp, il5 LIZ acres Joel Walker
j.. g. Buckner and wife to Ada II.
Graham, lot l, block ., Edwards heirs
addition. $500.
:. John Brownson ct al. to w. II. Will
lie. part block 80, fuckers addition.
$500.