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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
Beautiful Oranges.

Everything went merry as marriage
bells during our Christmas. There
was much JOY and most of US were
thankful and jubilant over good health
and the substantial blessings that
flowed upon us in the old year. But
there are beautiful things in this world
and life is not all material. We refer
to q sprig of orange from the garden
OF Mrs. Augustus Huff with two wen
grown and ripened oranges almost
as perfect as II coming from Hesperides
beautiful for our sanctum and hold
their place with the mistletoe holly
and other Christmas emblems that
cheer the Christmas home. The
oranges have had little artificial pro-
duction. Mrs. Huff is one of the many
OF our fair ladies that cultivate flowers
and is one Of the most successful.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
LANFORD'S DOTS.

Nearly all of the cotton about
here has been picked but the farm
crs are still having some ginned.
Dam sorry to say that MI. w,
r.. Drummond recently lost a very
fine COW.
Mr.. John Pierson will soon move
away from this neighborhood. We
are sorry to see him leave.
Mr.. Willie Powers has q very
sick horse. He is expecting to
move down about Ora before long.
We would be glad if he could see
his way clear to remain in our
neighbOrhoOd.
Capt. j. w. Lanford has moved
his engine away from the cotton
gin out into the country a short
distance, for the purpose of saving
up some lumber. Some of us are
very glad, because we want some
plank.
Mr.. James Jones went to Union
county a few days ago and brought
back a valuable prize in the form
Of a beautiful bride.
Mrs. b. w. Lanford is better but
is not entirely well.
Miss Caldwell, of Simpson is Wis
itiDg at Mr.. j. N. Jones. We are
sorry to learn that her visit will be
short.
Rev. j. f. Littlejohn preached
his farewell sermon as pastor OF
this church last Sunday. Rev. Mr..
Burts succeeds him and is expected
to begin his work on the third
Sunday in January, 1897.
The school taught at this place
by Rev. Z. j. NJ. Osborne is still
prospecting.
Mr.. A. M. Lanford and family
have had quite a severe attack OF
the grip. 1 am glad to report that
they are all batter now, except the
baby.
Mr.. E. H. Moore and family have
moved into their new house about
ono mile from the station.
M. III. M. Johnson [ regret to
say, was thrown by his mule and
had the misfortune to have his arm
fractured.
Our town has been frightened
for some days by the presence OF
Miss Burton, of Woodruff, who has
been visiting the Misses Moore.
You KNOW.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

their a-blowin In the dust an forRitten
what they went fer, do your ventured
one.
You'd better not let Pete know you
made that remark. You might spend
yer New Year In o warmer climate
than this"
The argument that threatened was
averted by a yell from Con Brennan,
who had been gazing up the road.
Here m n on 'em, hell bent
fer electionr'
Rushing out into the road, called by
courtesy a street, they saw in the dis.
lance o horseman bent down over his
animals neck and flashing the beast
f~uriously.
AS they, running, came up to him he
stopped his horse with a jerk and sway
ed In the saddle. It was Independent
Ike, and as he slipped from his painting
horse into their arms he gasped:
"1njuns. Pete's holdin out down at
the Bowlders. I come after You fellers.
Must save presents fer the kids. Git q
move on. I'm afraid I'm--done-fer. "
The last word was not uttered before
there was a rush for horses. o quick
o~ouAb6 wv 1ulOhcG hlOuueluB anu u
score Of men swept down the road to the
rescue Of 'the kids New Years" and,
incidentally, Peto.
At the foot Of the immense rocks,
seemingly dropped there from the sky
and which wore known as the Bowlders,
there lay q dead horse with bundles and
packages tied to his saddle, and above,
In an opening between two Of the rocks,
there shone the long barrels Of two six
shooters, at the other end Of which was
Pete.
A dozen yelling redskins, hideous in
war paint, oiroled around the spot, FIR
Ing their guns and making dashes to-
ward the dead horse and his bundles.
Each time that they neared him puffs of
smoke would issue from those two bits
OF steel and the Indians would swerve
of again. Three dead braves lying on
the sand were warnings against too
near an approach.
"They won't git them thar fxin's Of
yours, kids, as long as I kin pull trig-
ger" soliloquized Pete. II wonder II
X got through. Bout time the boys
was here II he did. I wonder"-
His m%onologue was out short by a
movement Oh the part Of the Indians.
They had spread out in a half circle,
with him as a center point, and now,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
AT sLUICE CITY.
A NEW YEARS STORY By ,.
THoRNR.
tCopyriRht, 1899, by tho Author.I

Copyright, 1895. by tho Author.l
"Say, boys, them two kids didn't hev
no Christmasl bat, by thunder, they has
got ter hev a New Year. Jest cause they
amt got no mothers no reason they
should be counted out Of the deal"
"Now yer talkinf'
Right you air, Pete"
"Them's my sentiments to o tee"
"Been so long sence I knowed what
New Years vas I've most forgot thar
was seoh a thing"
"You don't hev ter know. All you
wanter do Is ter chip in."
"Bet yer life I kin do that. Mosey
along the hat"
"Mine'll do"
The crowd Of men lined along the
bar in the little frontier town had soft
hearts beneath their rough exteriors,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
Happy New Year.

The ADVERTISERS best wishes for O
happy Q year. 1t is a good time for
good resolutions and it is good to keep
them. Let us all bid adieu to the
cares, the disappointments and black
shadows of the past year, face the In
coming Guest with joyous greeting,
undaunted courage and bright smiles.
Once moro unto the breach, once
more"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

BY virtue Of power vested in me as
Administrator of the estate of Mrs. A.
r. Simpson, deceased, | will sell at pub
lilo sale at Laurens, G.. H, Thursday,
January l4th, 1897, at IL O'Clock A. NJ,
IS shares of Newberry National Bank
stock and SO shares of Clifton Manu-
featuring Company Stock. Terms of
sale cash.
j. p. SIMPSON,
Administrators.
Dec. goth, 1895.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
j. r. MINTER & Son.

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and
LaGrippe when LAXATIVE BRoMo
QNININE will cure you in one day
Does mo- produce the ringing in the
head like Sulphate Of Quinine. Put up
in tablets convenient for taking
Guaranteed to cure, or money re-
funded. Price. 25 cents.
For sale by Hill g. Martin.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
Notice to Creditors.

The creditors of the estate OF e. M.
Game, deceased, are hereby notified to
render an account Of their demands,
duly attested to the undersigned, and
those indebted to said estate are called
upon to make payment to the under
without delay.
FRANK HAMMOND,
Executor, &C., of E. M. Caine, decd.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
Organs and Pianos.

do not beg beg any person to buy of
me, but If you value youi dollars, L
will positively ave you many Of taSm
on the price OF a piano or orgapsSSee
my Organs and guarants< They
yer Bank of Laurens. Don't buy UNI
til you see what / can do.
l. A. MCCORD.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
Veterinarian.

I will make Laurens my home
hereafter, and can be found at Chill
Dress Stables, where / will be pleas
ed TO serve the public In my capa.
city as Veterinarian Surgeon. 1
make specialtIes of Castrating
Ridgllng Horses and old StallionsD
removing fungus growths, warts
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
500 Shares.

The Perpetual Building aud Loan AS
ISOLATION, by order of Board of Directors
will Issue January l, 1897, second series.
Shares are 100 each. Ultimate value
5000, Persons disiring stock will pie ase
call on the secretary and Treasurer.
j. II. TRAYNHAM,
President.
w. R. RICnEY, Sec'y and Treas.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

; The bright children of one Of our
delightful homes put their claims on
Santa CLAUS in writing. One wee-bit
writ as follows:
DEAR SANTA CLAUS:
81 wish you'd come to see me-,
It isn't very far,
The chimney's always open,
You'll find my stockens thar"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
Settlement of Estate.

All persons having claims against
the estate OF Mr.. A. Reid Anderson
will present them to the undersigned
by the 2lst of January next or they
will be barred. All persons indebted
to the estate will make payments forth
with to the undersigned.
j. WADE ANDERSON.
Dec. 28th 1896:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

A goodly number OF Clintonians took
advantage of the opportunity and wit
messed the splendid play, Captain
Dick" rendered by the local talents
of Laurens at the opera house last
ThursdaS night and they all sing the
>same sol of praise.-Clinton Ga
'zette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

d. III. Templeton and daughter, Miss
Nora, of Laurens County, are visiting
the latter's sister, Mrs. DIR. w. A. Shell
don.-Liberty cor. OF Register.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

Extending thanks to our many friends
and customers for patronage, we now Of
fer to the public q large and well-select-
ed stock Of clothing, shoes and hats
Many of them home directly from the
factory, and can and will be sold as low
as any goods Of same quality in South
Carolina.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

The Gazette agrees with several of
its contemporaries that Colonel John
III. Wharton ought to be Superinten-
dent OF the Penitientary.-C Clinton Ga
.Zette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
Petition for Homestead.

Notice is hereby given that Caroline
Meadows has applied to me by pete
tion for n homestead In the personal
effects OF Whitmore Meadows, de-
ceased.
JOHN r. BOLT,
G. G. G. p. l. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
NOTICE.

On january Goth, 1897, L will render
a. Executor Of the estate of samuel
Leeman, deceased, In the Courtof Pro-
hate. Cor L4aurens County, aud will APP
Div to sea Courtsfor 8 fnal discharge
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

1t should be borne IN mind that 73O is
a good rocking chair to have in YOU
house. 1t is cheap. See S. NJ. s. f. ii.
Wilkes s. Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money
If it fails to Cure. 25c.
For sale by the Laurens Drug Com
pany.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

At the Close OF Business, Dec. II, 1896.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, 5000 OF
O~verdrafts, secured, 1920 25
U. Bonds to secure circula.
ton, 10000 90
fixtures, 1901 IS
Other real estate and mortgages
owned, 1882 60
Reserve Agents) 4,O39 "a
agents., 1904 80
Checks and other cash items, 455 20
Notes or other National Banks, LAS 90
fractional paper currency,
nickles, and cents, 800 81
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN
BANK, VIZ:
Specie, 1882 90
Legal-tender notes, 5,4l5 90 1851 90
Redemption fund with u. s.
treasurer % per cent. of
circulation, 100 90
Due from u. s. Treasurer, other
than b per cent redemption
fund, $50 90
Total, $1a4l37 SO
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, S $4,000 90
Surplus fund, 1900 90
Undivided profits, less expen-
sos and taxes paid, 2,l82 rs
National Bank notes outstand-
ing, 1880 90
Due to other National Banks, 55 SO
Due to State Banks and Ban
kers,, 800 70
Dividends unpaid, 500 90
Individual deposits subject to
check. 5000 O6
Time certihcates OF deposit, 1923 rs
-~-------
Total, $l34,137 Sc
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LAURENS.
/, John Augustus Barksdale, Cashier
OF tho aboye-named bank, do sclemnly
swear that the above statement Is, true
10 the best Of my knowledge and belief.
JOIN AUG. B~ARKsDALg,
Cashier.
Subscribed and worn to before me.
this gath day of Dec. 1896.
j. r. MoGowAH,
Notary Public, g. o.
CoRBEcT.-.Attest:
TIE TODD.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

II you want q nice Calender for next
year leave your name with us now.
The Laurens Drug 90,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

Just tell my friends that you saw me
at Owens, Bobo & Co., and they will
know the rest.
r. P. MILAN.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29

Wekell ahe King and Jeffesson Hats.
Dnnllz Ia sAnl1fn nnA
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-12-29
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The NATIONAL BANK OF LAURENS,

At Laurens in the State of South Carolina,
At the Close OF Business, Dec. II, 1896.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-21
JERSEY CITY CHURCHES.

" VIZ EZ 80
The usual masses will be celebrated at
st. Patrick's Church tomorrow. On
Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, the usual
months mind mass will be celebrated in
memory of the deceased members of the
Catholic Benevolent League.
st. PanIss.
The school hall of the ST. PauTs r. c.
Church. Linden avenue and Old Bergen
Road, presented a pretty appearance last
eve ring. The event was the annual fair
benefit of the church. The fair will run
for another week. Each evening there
will be a fine musical entertainment and
dancing. Pnofessor F. De stefano's cele-
sishes the music. The booths are very att
tractive, particularly the chifdren's, in
charge of the children Of the Sunday
ing decorated in gold and silver, draped
with the National eolors and contains
everything that a child could wish for.
The booths are in charge of the follow
Linen booth, the Misses NJ. wal, $.
lyS Sodality booth, the Misses S. Ritter.
N; Haaiey, A Rein. y. Hickey. 3 Han
Misses G. Petit I. Stanley. M. Kelly. M.
Mahoney and Mrs. G. Routh; Rosary
booth, Mrs T. Coogan, the Misses II.
der; chdldren's booth, the Misses A.Parks,
A. Rohrefbeck, K. sFIarathy, NJ. Burns,
A. Walsh, N. Flarathy, M. McCarron and
B. Losey; Refreshfnent booth, Mrs. NJ.
Hauser, Mrs. a.. McCarron, Mrs. E. Dag
get, Mrs. r. Weth, Mrs. T. Miller, Mrs.
K. Dickenscheid, Mrs. A. Esau, Mrs. NJ.
Barber, Mrs. K. Jungermar1 and Mrs. B.
aid, Jr.; Mineral Refreshment booth, Mr..
George Barber and Mr.. Thomas Foy.
ST. Peters.
The young men of ST. Peters Sodality
Lyceum, assisted by the young women of
college hall on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
resday evening, entitled THE Merry Milk
maids The proceeds of the play VIII
go towards the erection of a new Lyceum
building.
st. Brfdsct,s.
breaking His Bonds will be presented
by the young men of St. Bridget's
Lyceum in the school house on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
st. Johns.
Wednesday night last saw the end OF
what was probably the most successful
fair ever held in this parish. The young
ladies who did the hustling for the fair
deserve a great deal of credit for the
capable manner in which they emptied
the pockets of everybody they came in
contact with.
The first b~nstaIlment of material for the
marble affairs IN the new church has ar
rived, the artists who have been decoraf-
their work, and the scaffolding will soon
come down, an of which denotes the APP
proach of the grand finish.
The members OF st. Aloysius Society
will go to Holy Communion in a body at
the nine o'clock mass tomorrow morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-21
fHB LINDBNS WON
IClintons We're No Match
for Them in Green
Vile.
OTHER LEAGUE GAMES
Notes Among the Wheelmen-
Shots on the Rifle Range
-McAuliffe Beat Carroll.
OTHER LEAGUE GAMES

The closing games of the week in the
Jersey City League were rolled last night
in Greenville between the Lindens and
Clintons, the most formidable of the
numerous Hubs in the contest. They are
old rivals and there was a large attend
ance at the alleys, everyone expecting a
bitter struggle for the championship. The
Clintons are supposed to be stronger than
they were last year, but in the games
the organization lacked many pins in the
comparison of strength between the two.
Linden was greatly superior to the Gin
tons and excelled them very easily in
the bowling. They rolled in champion
ship form and 1t will be a hard matter
for n of the teams to beat them in
this competition. Clinton had confidence
IN their ability to win one game at least,
but they failed to carry this ou and the
home bowlers gave them a bad beating.
Clinton did not succeed in worrying their
opponents in the least. They were be-
hind n pins in the first game and So in
the other. The feature of the night was
the clever bowling of Chesterfield, who
beat 200 in each game. Frantz rolled 222,
the best score of the match. Joe Ruddjck
and Captain Duke bowled good averages
for Clinton, but the others were not
above the average. The result was not
unexpected by G~reenyille rooters, who
offered considerable money on the result
The scores Wefe.-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-21
AMATEUR DRAMATICS.
An Elaborate Presentation by sum.
mir Cnuncff No oAQ q I ~


The dramatic corps OF Summit Council
are making great preparations for their
coming histrionic success, Nevada, or
the Lost Nine" at Prasser's Central
Theatre, on next Monday evening. The
best talent in the council been
brought forth and everything. has been
done to insure the successful production
of the piece. The play is one of those
stirring Western mining camp dramas.
Full of heart interest, absorbing and in
tense in its power, admitting of thrilling
episodes, and the members of the cast
have been carefully rehearsed under the
skilled hand of Mr.. George E.. BaImes.
whose indefatigable energy and indebted
ability as a coach are well known to
the theatre-goers of that section of the
Hill district; In the staging of the drama
every detail as regards the mechanical
effects have been carefully looked after.
Regarding its dramatic success a glance
at the cast of characters is of itself a
guarantee that the many stirring scenes
OF the play Will be refreshingly shown
with that characteristic ability which has
won for these talented amateu ~thespians
the plaudits of the enthusiastic audiences
who have witnessed their several success
full productions. The Following is the
cast of the ladies and gentlemen to whose
care has been entrusted the portrayal Of
the characters of this realistic American
DRAMA
Nevada, the Wanderer Of the
vermont MlneI; an ojd fnin MT. Frank A. Dale
......-..-.Mr. Stephen P. Meehan
Tow Carew, a young MINER.
Michael H. Doran
Dandy Dick, a young miner....
.-.-....t..-...Mr. George J. Balmes
Silas Steele. a missionary of health
...... .............Mr James L. Lindsay
Jerden. a detective. Mr.. Peter J. Foley
lube, a black miner. Mr.. Vincent Mcneil
Win Kye, a Celestial member of the
camp..:.@.t...:...-..Mr. John Golden
Mother Merton, the mother of the
camp...... .......Mrg Frank A Dale
s. III. Koncke
Mpselle, the pride of the CAMP.
......s.....-...-Miss Mary Al. Cassidy
During the progress of the play the
Manhansett Quartette will render several
se1ectiOns-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-21
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD

Leave E~eunsFfVan3& r. e. Depot
$50 a. NJ. daily (Sunday If2 a. M.l for
MAUCH CHUNK and intermediate stations.
S-33 A. n. daily for ITHACA GENEVA
ROCHESTER,. BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS.
SUSPENSION BRIDGE and the West, and
principal local points. Dining Car to BunaIos
11.0s A. NJ. daily. except Sunday, for MAUCH
CHUNK and intermediate points
12.H noon daily, except Sunday
BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS"
arrives Buffalo 9.55 P. NJ Through car ia
Rochester. Pullman Vestibuie Day Coaches
and Parlor Cars Dining Car Service. Meals
a Ia carte. Connects at Buffalo with through
sleeper to Chicago.
12.5 P. M daily, except Sunday, for MAUCH
CHUNK and intermediate points.
1853 P. II. daily, except Sunday, for WILKES
BARRE, stopping only at principal interme-
date stations. csnnects for all points in coal
Az P. NJ. daily, except Sunday, for WILKES
BARRE and principal intermediate stations.
Connects for all points in coal regions Pull
man Buffet Parlor Car 10 Wilkssbarre.
diate stations.
622 P. NJ. daily, except Sunday. Express for
SLATINGT0N and principal intermediates sta
lions. Connects for Reading and Harrisburg.
7.42 p. NJ. daily for BUFFALO.
FALLS and ali points West. Pullman Sleeper
yestibuled Train. New York to chicago. Sleep
ers to Buffalo and Toronto.
s.12 P. II. daily for ITHACA GENEVA.
ROCHESTER. BUFFALO. NIAGARA FALLS
and all points West. Pullman Sleeper 10 Chi
| cago and Buffalo. Sleeper 10 w1lkssharre.
Additional local trains daily. except Sunday,
for BOUND BROOK and intermediate points.
leave as follows: s.is A. NJ, IA. s.Ss and e.42
2. N.
Tickets and Pullman accommodations at
Pennsylvania Railroad Depot.
n. Y. Transfer Co. will call for and check
baggage from hotel or residence through 70
destination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-21
CORPORATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the sth day
of September, 1896, application was made TO
the Board of Street and Water Commissioners
by Elmer A. Barring and others for the con-
struction of a 30-inch brick oval
IN WEST SIDE AVENUE,
from Belmont avenue to and connecting with
15-inch vitrified pipe in Belmont, Kensington,
Jewett and Fairview avenues, from a point
about 20 feet west of Hudson Boulevard to and
connecting with the sewer in West Side avenue
Said sewers to be built confornably TO the
provisions of Chapter 27 of the Laws of 1898.
and In accordance with the established plan
OF sewerage, together with all the necessary
manholes, receiving basins and appurtenances.
Notice is also given that on the 18th day OF
ment filed in the office of the Board OF Street
and Water Commissioners their preliminary
able total cost of the contemplated improvement
and the probable amount to be assessed on
property specially benefited thereby. and the
same is now open to public inspection in the
office of the Clerk of said Board
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections there
of are included in said assessment, namely
WEST SIDE AVENUE,
from Belmont avenue to Duncan avenue.
BELMONT AVENUE,
from Hudson Boulevard to West Side avenue.
K~ENSINGTON AVENUE.
from Hudson Boulevard to West Side avenue.
JBwETT AVENUE.
from Hudson Boulevard to West Side avenue
FAIRVIEW AVENUE.
from Hudson Boulevard to West Side avenue.
And that in accordance with the
provisions of the act above cited the
Soth day Of November, 1886. at tive
Board of Street and Water Commissioners are
hereby fixed as the time and place when and
where the Board of Street and Water Commits
sioners will meet to hear parties Interested in
said application. and all remonstrances against
the said proposed improvement that may be
presented in writing.
BY order OF the Board of Street and Water
GEORGE 7. BoUToN.
Clerk.