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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
A PRETTY HOME WEBBING.
Laurens Loses One OF Her Most
Charming Women.

At the residence OF the BRIDES father,
DR.. j. Il. Poole, of this city at noon, on
last Tuesday, Mrs. MA. Martin and Mr..
j. r. Bray, OF Charlotte we're married.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Jones, OF the Methodist church, in
the presence of q number of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bray left on Friday for
a wedding tour after which they will
reside in Charlotte.
OF this int costing occasion and q
pleasant reminder the ADVERTISER
had from Mrs. DR.. J. II. Poole q variety
Of most delightful and beautiful cake.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Resolutions
ADOPTED BY II LAURENs BAR AssoCIA.
TON, FEBRUARY 10, 1897.

ADOPTED BY THE LAURENs BAR AssOCIA'
TON, FEBRUARY 10, 1897.
Resolved 1st. That we unanimously
extend to the Honorable r. @. Watts,
Il former fellow citizen and practi-
TONER, u thanks for the kind, cour-
teous and able manner in which he has
presided at our terms Of Court.
I'd. That we hereby express our ap-
probation of his many virtues as n ju-
dicial officer, his quick perception of
legal principles, his patience and firm
ness, n happy combination of the theo-
retical with the practical in the ad-
ministration of justice.
3D.. That we tender to the Honora-
BILE r. @. Watts and the county press
a copy Of these resolutions.
b. w. BALL, President.
LEWIS w. SIMK1Ns, Sec'y.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

EX-Presidout Harrison has writ
ten of "a Day With the President
at His Desk for the March Ladies'
Home Journal. The article is said
to he slngularjy interesting in tho
detail with Which it describes the
wcarisome routine OF the Presi-
dent. 1T is said chat General lIar-
rison, in this article has delivered
himself with great dircctncss and
vigor, relative to the annoyances
that are visited upon q Chief Ex-
ecutive by persistent onicc-scekers,
and he suggests Il plan, by which
tho Presidents burdens in that di-
rcciion could be greatly lightcucd,
and he be enabled 10 devote moro
attention to more important mat
tcrs. y feature OF the article that
vii! have a timely interest TO those
ambitious to serve the country I'M
der the incoming administration,
describes very fully how the Prcsi-
doEt makes appointments 10 Of
flee. "a Day With tho President
at His Desk" is unique in being
the first time that the daily life Of
the President has been described
by one who filled the exalted Of
flee. Articles upon the social and
domestic life of the President by
General Harrison will follow in
issues Of the journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Obituary.,

Died at her home near Waterloo,
on the 18th inst, Miss Patsy Griffin
in her Saith year. AT an early age
Miss Griffin made a profession of
her faith and connected herself
with Smyrna NJ. e. Church in Wa
tcrloo. She adorned that profess
sion until the day of her death.
Like most OF her people Miss
Griffin was remarkable for her in
dustry, her caudor aud cordiality.
Ter sister and many kindred
friends are mourning over her de-
parture.
Let those of US who remain be-
hind initiate her virtues and
follow her example. w,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
BusincssN Notices.
Brick, Lime and Lumber for sale
by j. c.. Elliott.

Brick, Lime and Lumber for sale
by j. G. Elliott.
Seeds that grow are sold by us.
The Laurcns Drug Co.
We can make for you as we do for
others prices rs low as goods can be
sold. Furniture, stoves, crOckery,
glass and tin-ware. Phone 5S, write
us or better still come and see us.
S. NJ. & f.. III. Wilkes & Co.
Wilkes pays freight.
If you wish something nice try Col
gates soaps, perfumes and Vaseline
preparations. A full line can be found
The Laurcns Drug Co.
Give Us a chance to bid on your
House from kitchen to parlOr.
NJ & e III Wilkes & Co.
Every seed in our stock was grown
in 1896.
The Laurcns Drug Co.
Do you ever cook? Did you ever cook
on Sunny South Stove. S. NJ. 81 e. II.
Wilkes 81 Co. gives you a guarantee
that you need not be afraid Of. They
pay the freight.
oocu OotlSU pupCi CCbUo pCI pdChdPC
at The Laurens Drug Co.
For all Drugs at prices to suit low
price cotton 60 to DR.. Posey's Drug
Store.
Headquarters for best values and low
est prices in clothing, shoes, hats and
staple dry goods. r. Mater & Son.
When you are ready to buy Rugs we
request you to see S. NJ. & T.. II. Wilkes
& Co.'s line short length carpeting Rugs
from 20 cents up $1,000 each.
Find US under the Ben-Della. Make
your own trade-name your own terms.
We propose to be ready for a splendid
line of spring dainties.
Davis & Roper.
When you are ready to look for the
good things that you may consider ne
cessary for you "house" see s. M. 81
e. II. Wilkes & Co.'s line. They are
"House Furnishers'' from kitchen to the
parlor. Delivered free.
We will be back at our old and splen-
did stand on the corner. In the mean
while our damaged stock must go to
our old customers at the lowest prices.
Davis & Roper.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
NOTICE
People Of Laurens

| have opened up a large Harness
and Sadd)cry business in the in the
storcroom next to j. II. Sullivan's,
on Main Street. / manufacture all
Of my Harness and sell them
cheaper than you can buy this
shoddy Northern harness which is
PIT up by bays and girls that have
no knowledge of the business. l
h C been working at the business
for 20 v"ars, and can make any
kind of Harness from $3.50 up to
$4,000. | work from three II five
harncss.makcrs all the time, and
can make anything you want that
have not got in stock, but ! always
keep a large stock Of everything in
my line on hand. | sell one grade
Of harness at $500 complete, that
it you can buy elsewhere in Lau-
rcnS for the same money / will
make anyone that does it a present
of a set. ] sell all Of my goods on
twelve months guarantee if any
cling gives away will fix it for
nothing. also do all kind OF re-
pairing at reasonable pr. es. Call
and get prices and examine my
stock of goods.
have a trace attachment that | give
away with every set Of harness that is
worth i'm many cases from $50 to 800.
1t is apattcnt fastener to keep the trace
from slipping of of the si.glctrce.
You can't buy them from any one but
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Preselltlnent.


To His HONOR, r. G. WATTS, PRE-
SIDING JUDGE AT THE FEBRUARY
TERM OF Court FOR THE YEAR
1897:
The Grand Jury beg leave to
submit the following as their final
presentment for this Term of
Court:
1st. We have passed upon all
bills handed to us by the Solicitor.
Cd. Our attention was called to
the fact that the Courthouse roof
is in a leaky condition, and we
recommend that the Supervisor
have the same repaired at once.
Also that some repairs be made to
the windows and blinds in the
School Commissioners office, Au-
ditor's office and in the Clerks Of
fee.
3D.. We further recommend that
eighteen strong comfortable chairs
be purchased for use in the Grand
Jury room.
18th. We have visited and in
spected County Almshouse and
found the paupers comfortable,
and the house and premises in a
clearly condition and in good re-
pair, with the exception that some
repairs should be made to the
hearths and floors in two of the
cabins. We endorse the recom<
mendation of the Grand Jury at
October Term of Court to pay the
Stewardess of the Almshouse, Miss
Jane Starnes, fifty dollars extra
for faithful attention to four bed
ridden inmates of the Almshouse.
We find upon examination of the
minute-hook of the Board of
County Commissioners that fifteen
dollars of this amount has been
paid to her, and we know recon-
mend that the balance ($85) be
paid to her.
9Th. We have examined the Jail
and premises, and find that some
repairs are needed on the Jail and
outhouses, and we recommend that
they be made.
9th. We have examined the
County offices and find them APP
PATIENTLY well kept. We recon-
mend that a good new desk and
two chairs be provided for the
Clerks office. Also a good new
desk for Probate Judges office.
9TH. The public roads, gener-
ally, are in a very bad condition,
and in some places almost impas-
sable. We recommend that the
Supervisor, Commissioners and
Road Overseers give them their
attention as soon as possible, We
further recommend that q small
bridge be. placed across road ditch
near Franks graveyard,
9Th. We recommend that the
drainage law be enforced by the
proper officers.
9th. W. have examined the Re,
port of the County Supervisor
handed us by your Honor, and sc
far Us we are able to ascertain
it is correct and proper.
10th. In conclusion we desire tc
thank your Honor and the Other
officers of the Court for courtesies
extended to the Grand Jury dur
ing this Term of Court.
Respectfully submitted,
A. w. SIMS,
Foreman.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
State of South Carolina.
COUNTY or
Court Of Probate.

Summons for Relici.-(Complaint not
Served
j. p. Simpson as Administrator of Anna
T.. Simpson, deed, Plaintiff against
samuel A. Barnett, Isabel Il. Terry,
Anna NJ. Simpson, Lillis b. Cockrell,
Iannie Il. Thetf0rd, James p. Spratt,
Anna Spratt and Isabel Spratt, De-
PENDANTS.
To the Defendants above named.
You are hereby summoned and re-
lIired to answer the complaint in this
action, Of which q copy is this day filed
in the Office OF the Judge Of Probate for
lauranS County, AMI to serve a copy Of
your answer to the said complaint OH
the subscribers at their office at Laurens
Court House, South Carolina, within
twenty days after the service hereof, eX-
elusive Of the day of such service; and
if you fail to answer! hc complaint with
in the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in
this action will apply to the Court for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated January 25th, a. d., 1897.
o. G. THOMSON, J.r.L.C,, [L.C.l
SIMPSON & BARKSDALE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To Samuel a. Barnett, Lillis b. Cockell,
FANNIE b. Thctford James p. Spratt,
Anna Spratt and Isabel Spratt, non
resident, Defendants.
Please take notice that the complaint
in this action was filed in the Office of
the Judge OF Probate for Laurens Coun-
~ South Carolina on the 25th day of
January, 1897.
SIMPSON & BARkSDALE,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Aitcst:-O. G. THOMSON, J.P.L.C. LIS. |
Lanrens, S. c., Jan. %, l897--Gt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Court.

The Court Of Common Pleas ad-
journed finally at moor on Tuesday
last. 1t was Clerk John F.. Bolts
term at the official desk and the
Judge and bar unanimously express
their satisfaction at his ready and eff
ficient preparation and conduct OF the
business. Sheriff McCravy was just
entering on a second term and was
no novice, keeping things as straight
as q single, with good order notwith-
standing the court house was a crush
all the while.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Clinton Gazette.

For two weeks, this welcome visitor
and necessity at our sanctum failed us
and we wore making all sorts Of dire
full threats as to how We would have
revenge. Now comes the news all at
once that brother Dendy has been quito
sick indeed, but hat Richard will soon
be himself again. We condole and
congratulate him in the same breath.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Truth In q Nut Shell.

Impure blood is the natural re,
suit of close confinement In house
school room or shop.
Blood is purified by Hoods Sar-
saparilla, and all the disagreeable
results of impure blood disappear
with the S of this medi cine.
If you wish to feel well, keep
your blood pure with Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Card of Thanks.

extend my most grateful thanks to
the fire companies of Laurens, both
white and colored, for their splendid
work in saving my building on the
night of the fire on I'd inst.
II. F. BABE.
February Is, 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

Culhane's Comedians will hold the
boards at Opera House for three nights.
commencing Monday March LIST, in a
Repertoire of new and popular plays.
The company has just finished engage
ments in Montgomery and Mobile, and
the press of those cities have spoken of
them in Il most complimentary man
ner. Popular prices, %, 35. and 80
cents will prevail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

a beautiful Bingham. worth 10 to
Is cents, goeNsa at only 5 cents at jam
icson's.
A splendid Outing we sold for 10 cts
going at only 5 cents at Jamicson's.
A nice colorcd Lawn, worth 10 to
II! cents, going only 5 ccnts at Jamie
sons.
nice line of Spring Porcall just
1rrived at Jamieson's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and
LaGrippe when LAXATIVE BRoMo
QNININE will cure you in one day
Does not 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 81 Martin.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

Sam Jones always locates hell within
a half mile Of where he is preaching,
whether it be in Boston or Memphis.
Some people think that Sam is some
what mixed in his geography, but they
should remember that he raises the
devil where he goes.--Chattanooga
News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
NOTICE.

The Gary Watts Guards arc hereby
ordered to meet at their drill ground,
near Royd's Cross Roads, on Saturday
9th inst, at 10 o'clock, a. m. A full
Attendance is necessary, as business
Of Importance is to be transacted.
y. B. LOCKWOOD,
Captain.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Organs and Pianos.

| do not beg beg any person to buy %
me, but if you value youl dollars, I
will positively W. you many Of them
on the price of a piano or organ. Sec
my Organs and guaranty. They
talk. Call at my photograph studio,
over Bank of Laurcns. Don't buy un-
Til you see what can do.
l.. A. MCCORD.
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NOTICE


Take notice that ON the 3Ist day
Of Mar. 1897, | will render final
account OF my acts and doings as
Administrator of the estate of Anna
E.. Simpson, deceased, in the
office Of Judge of Probate, for
Laurens county at II o'clock
A. NJ, and on the same day will
apply for a final discharge from
my trust as such Administrator.
All persons having demands
against said estate will please pre-
sent them on or before that day
proven and authenticated, or be for.
ever barred.
]. p. SIMPSON,
Administrator.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Parties having business with the
Coroner please telegraph or phone to
Ball 81 SiUakins, Laurens, who will
communicate with the undersigned at
Ora, S. @.
M. III. FERGUSON,
Coroner, l.. O.
Jan. lat, 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

The big wheel of the factory made
its revolutionary debut on Monday
superintendent Sanborne, like
President Bailey, knows his business
and is the right mani in the right place.
Clinton Gazette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

The attraction of the year will be at
Opera Ilousr for 3 nights, commencing
Monday, March 1st-Culhanc's Come
dians-in new plays, new song and new
specialtics.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

Editor Ball makes his bow in a
new dress over in ~Grconville, and
the climate seems altogether more
copgenial, If the News does not
fairly shine hencoforth, we miss
our guess.--Spartanburg Herald.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
TO Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tab
cts. All Druggists refund the money
if ii fails to Cure. 25c.
For sale by the %Iaurens Drug Com
pany.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm OF Martin & Bramlett has
been dissolved by mutual consent. The
undersigned continues the business at
the old stand.
r.. w. MARTIN.
Feb. 18th 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
Candidate for MayOr.

| hereby ask the suffrage of every
voting citizen of the city of Laurens for
the Office of Mayor at the election to be
held on March 8, 1897.
Respectfully,
w. r. RICHEY,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23
To The Public.

From this date 1 will be In my
office only on Saturdays until l get
through visiting the schools In the
county. l.. i. III. DANIEL,
Jan. %, 1897. Go. Supt. Ed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

NOTICE.-Ths Cross Hill Graded
School publishes u neat newspaper
twice u month. Subscription is twenty
five cents. H. u. NABERS,
Proprietor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

| take this method Of Announcing my
candidacy for the office of Mayor at
the ensuing municipal election and re-
specially ask your support.
=. B. CoNNoR.
February I'd 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

Don't miss the performance of Gull
hane's Commcdians at Opera House
Monday night. They have the highest
endorsement Of thcatcr-goers every
where. Read advertisement elsewhere
in this paper.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

Hoods Pills are the best family
catharlic and liver medicine. Gen
tie, reliable, sure.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

For building matcrial-Brick, Lime
and Lumber. apply TO
j. G, Elliott,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

Short-length Competing at a bargain.
Come see our prices. s.. M. & Il. III.
Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-23

Summons for Relici.-(Complaint not
Cnr,al
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-09-25
WITH A RUSH,
The Public School Building
Will Begin.

Architect Is Here With Foundation
aud Excavation Plans-Bids Already
Observation-Disclosures to be Let I'm
mediateIy and Work Begun Within
Day or So-School Board In SEES.
sion This Afternoon = Meets Again
Tonight.
Mr.. U. j. L. Peoples, of Pittsburg
the architect of the new Public
School building is in the city. He
brought with him the plans for the
foundation and excavations to be
made.
The school board has been in SEES
sion all afternoon considering them.
Several bids have been already re
ceived on the foundation, /. N. Weav-
er and Grant & Lindsay being the
bidders.
A committee consisting of DR..
Fitch, Frank Cox and T. b. Williams
was appointed to contract for the
excavation. This will be done at
once and dirt will begin to be moved
as soon as the contract is signed;
within day or so.
The ground was laid Off for the ex-
cavations this afternoon.
The board will meet again tonight
and If the bids received are in ac-
cordance with the estimate of Mr..
Peoples the contract will be given to
the lowest responsible bidder. Work
will begin on the foundation ut once
and it will be completed before the
bad weather sets in.
At4:16 I. N. Weaver Wac awarded
the contrsct on The f0nndation.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-09-25
Jack Frost.

Jack Frost, following swiftly on
the heels of the hot wave, gives us
a chill.
Seldom has the country expert
enced so abrupt and radical jump
of the temperature.
Within a week the foliage was
whitening in the torrid heat and
curling under the blighting touch of
hoar frost.
1t was the first sharp reminder
that the summer is past and old
Boreas is lingering only little in
the background to introduce him
self. He may flirt with us for a
while, and make only feint or two
in the next month or two, but it
may be accepted as a fact that he
has broken the back of summer and
is in full control.
To those who appreciate the mel
low autumn with it's beautiful tints,
its clear atmosphere and its settled
skies, this is delightful season and
invites to outdoor exercise and ex-
hilirating sports as preparation
for the more somber winter season.
We have had a productive season.
The farmer has garnered abundant
harvests. We are all ready for the
nnproductiye months Of the &ear,
and there is no cause to com lain
that winter il coming too soop|
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-09-25
A tribute to Miss Addie Bonnifleld.

Died at her home near Fllckers-
vile, W. Va, Sunday, Sept. IL, 1897,
OF typhoid fever, Miss Addie Bonni-
field, aged 20 years, 5 months and
~ days. Funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. Henry B. Morgan, of
Marion county.
The remains were inferred in the
presence of large crowd of friends
and relatives in the Wisman GENE
terry. The deceased was daughter
of William and Mary Bonnifield.
The mother, two sisters and one
brother survive; Mrs. David Wade,
Mrs. A. 5. Baker, and George who re-
sides ON the home place. Her health
had not been good for several years
but she bore all pain with Christian
fortitude. She read the Bible regu-
larly from childhood. She said that
she did not want to get well and
live in world of sickness, and not
to grieve as she was going to better
world than this. Sod giveth His
beloved sleep" We feel that she is
singing with the angels above, We
will remember her conversation by
gentle and comforting words.
Sweet will be our remembrance
of you and how glad that you were
prepared!
You have but dropped your robe of
clay
To put your shining raiment on;
You have but wandered far away
You are not ''lost' nor "gone."
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-09-25
GRANVILLE NOTES.
Some News aud Comments from the
Historic Little Town.

DUKE, ". Va, Sept. 2l.-Wheat SOW
ing is delayed owing to the dry weather.
Ed Lazzell will teach the Granville
school this winter.
Rev. ]. 4. Alexander, of Moundsyille,
gave a Photographic entertainment
here last Friday evening which revealed
the reproductive powers of this wonder
full instrument.
Rev. Mortimer Ireland who was APP
pointed to the Cassyille charge has NOV
ed into the property Of J. N Myers here.
the former occupant Mrs. Dora Cole
having returned to Pittsburg.
For the benefit OF shippers at this
point we will say that the landing for
both the old and the new line is at the
lower end OF Granville upon the proper
ty of A. s. Barker, where the privilege
to receive and deliver freight is, and al
ways has been, free to everybody.
The church here has been papered in
side and is being painted upon the out
side, all of which adds greatly to its APP
pearance
Mrs. Mary Martin who slipped and
fell last week we are glad to report con-
valescent.
Mrs. A. S. Barker is quite i'll at this
writing.
J. II. Dent has been on Cheat for sew
eral weeks assisting in erecting large
club house.
d. 9. Reay talks OF taking a trip to
California.
Duke Dent is carving a very much
lacerated hand caused from bite from
Taylor Breakiron's dog Saturday morn
ng. Duke and Mathew Larkin were
out hunting and stcpTtd at Mr. reak-
irons to get drink; the dog sprang at
Duke while he was in the yard selling
his hand and making bad wound. He
went to town and had the wound dress
ed and it is doing finely up to this time.
We are very much surprised at we eds
of Morgantown as we'll as the teachers
of Monongalia county, eulogizing so
highly the compulsory school law passed
by the last legislature which as passed
is worse than no law at all.
There is one clause which destroys
the virtue for good there is in the rest OF
this act which is as follows: can offense
as understood by this act shall consist
in failure to send to school any children
for five consecutive days except in cases
OF sickness of such child or children or
other reasonable excuse"
Now, then, if your child is In the
school room but 80 minutes during the
week he is exempt from this law. Any
one who will read the law can see the
results of such an action. 1t simply en-
courages that evil which teachers have to
contend against so much-absence.
Teachers of Monongalia have you not
forseen the bad results OF such law?
If you have not you will realize its
full effects when you make out your re-
port at the close OF the present school
year.
We are in favor of a compulsory school
law as passed, but emitting the phrase,
for five consecutive days"