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IL 800 Policies issued and Revived insuring,
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
what Laurens Boys arc Doing.

A Joint debate between students of
the South Carolina College was had at
the College on the night OF the 18th in
slant. the question being: "Resolved:
That the United States should recog-
nize Cuba as an Independent State"
The ~Euphradians held the affirmative
and Clariosophics the negative, the lat
ter wining.
Here is what the Register says OF
the Laureps boys:
Mr.. G. l.. johnson Of Laurens opened
the debate for the affirmative. He
made a review OF the history Of Cuba
from the time of Columbus to the
present, picturing the state Of oppres-
sion and cruelty practiced by the
S~paniards from the earliest time. He
then took up the question Of i~nterna-
tional law and contended that the re-
cognition of Cuba independence would
be in accord Herewith.
Mr.. j. J. McSwain, of Laurens, next
came forward, representing the rega-
tive. He made an earnest plea for the
laying aside of hasty enthusiasm and
shortsighted se~ntimentality and urged
that this was a cause worthy of a most
careful consideration, O profound de-
liberation and q just decision. News
paper rumOrs were unreliable, of
which the one fact OF Maceo's oft-re-
ported death was proof conclusive
Then Mr.. McSwain argued the ques-
tiOn from the standpoint Of our national
~precedents, the danger OF mourning a
war with Spain, our duties at home
and OF the folly of recognizing an in
surrectionary faction of q government
as an independent State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Gross Hill.

At an election on the 18th inst.
the following were elected as In
tendant and Wardens Of this town
for the ensuring year: j. G. Will
liams, Intendant; w. M. Miller, p.
Ell. Madden, w. II. Austin, M. Il.
Simpson, Wardens.
Our people approve of the adj
ministration of the above council
by unanimously re.electing all of
them. They have served US we'll
for several years and we are not
willing TO change.
DR.. w. E. Goddard and family
have removed to the new Court
House over the river, Greenwood,
and while we regret to part with
them we congratulate Greenwood
upon the valuable accession.
1t gives u pain to announce the
death of q. 81. Goodwin who died
on the 9Th inst. Mr.. Goodwin had
been living in our midst for some
years and had endeared himself to
all who knew him. He was born
in the town of Edgefeld sixty
seven yesrs ago, served in the Lost
Cause as a faithful soldier and
many Of his old comrades will
weep when they hear of his death.
Mr.. Goodwin was never married
but leaves many relatives and
friends to mourn over his grave.
SCRIBE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
WARNED TO EATSPARJNGLY

Every housewife has experienced
that delightful pleasure of being
caught scantily prepared at meal
time and a number of unexpected
guests on hand to provide for.
Recently such q situation pre-
sented itself to : lady in this city.
Turning over in her mind the con-
dition of the larder, she decided
that the supply was sufficient if
the members of her family would
curb their appetites and the unbid-
den guests were not ravenous.
Taking her seven year old SON
aside, she said:
'Now Johnnie, I want you to be
a good boy, and remember this, eat
sparingly, and don't ask for a sec
ond of anything. Mind that, and
III see IL your father won't buy you
that BICYCLE
At dinner the lady was so buslly
engaged in measuring things and
figuring out whether the quantities
would be sufficient that little
Johnnie was entirely neglected.
For a long time he struggled be-
tween his craving for food and his
fear of losing the bicycle.
AT last nature obtained the as
cendant and he walked out to the
shame of his mother and the in
formation of the guests, Say,
mamma, how can I eat sparingly
II l don't get nothing to eat at all
New York Herald.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Clippings nom Honca Path chronio,e

DR.. l.. s. Fuller a we'll known
travelling man Of Laurens was here
last Friday. DIR. Fuller Is one of
the most popular men who visit
this place.
Capt. III. Y. Fuller, who has been
Intending to go to Cuba to help in
the struggle for liberty, has been
forced E" abandon the trip on &C.
count Of ill health.
j. Y. Pitts, Of Beaverton, who
has been quite sick but was thought
to be improving, has suffered a re-
lapse, and his condition is very
critical.
Mr.. Daniel Mitchell an aged aud
highly esteemed citizen Of Lau-
rens county died at the home of
his son last week, and was buried
at Poplar Springs church. He was
a man of high character and liked
by every body.
Mrs. Kiturah Bolt, who for a
number Of years has made her
home in Indian Territory, return
ed to her old home in Laurens
county, a few weeks ago, and was
taken sick soon after her arrival
and died last Sunday night. She
was a noble christian woman and
her death is q sad blow to her
many friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
The State Printing,

We have no ~pecuniary interest in
the State public printing. We have
no friend who desires to put in q bid,
but the argumento of the Register. that
letting the work to the lowest bidder
is not economy, won't hold water
~Spartanburg Herald.
We agree with the above statement.
We have no interest in the public
printing and no interest in any con
Germ that may desire to do it or bid on
it, but it is no argument to say that
one establishment has gone to the ex-
pense to do it and therefore should
have it. There may be other print
ers that would be willing to 60 to the
expense if they were given opportu-
nifty to bid on it. That is not a matter
for the Legislature. 1t is O pretty
good job and is certain pay. 1t seems
to us that the State might save some
money by letting the work to the lowest
bidder and at the same time secure
efficient scrvice.-Newbcrry Herald
and News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
IIl NIeHlaOriaAll.

Johnnie Lee Pearce, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Pearce, Of Water
loo, died at the home of his par
ents July II, 1896, at the age of
fourteen years, seven months and
six days. For a number of years
the dear little fellow was afflicted
with epilepsy, which malady put
an end to his life at the time rela-
ted above. His sore affection
bound him closer to the hearts of
his parents, and when his spirit
was freed from it's prison house of
clay and his little form was laid
beneath the sod the blow came to
the loving hearts of father and
mother with intense severity
But the hour of their bereavement,
a thought as sweet as Heaven
blunts the edge of grief and makes
their sorrow less burdensome to
bear-the thought that when he
went he left his Affections here,
and now unhindered and untram-
meled he has entered upon a bright
and beautiful existence in q realm
whore there comes no SORROW, no
sickness, and no death.
"a precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
a place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be'filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love had given,
And though the body moulders here
The soul is safe in Heaven"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
NOTICE
People Of Laurens!

have opened up a large Harness
and Saddlcry business in the in the
storeroom next to j. III. Sullivan's,
on Main Street. | manufacture all
of my Harness and sell them
cheaper than you can buy this
shoddy Northern harness which is
put up by boys and girls that have
no knowledge Of the business. |
have been working at the business
for 20 years, and can make any
kind Of Harness from $3.50 up to
$4,000. | work from three to 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
if you a 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
thing gives away | will fix it for
nothing. | also do all kind of re.
pairing at reasonable prices. 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 in many cases from $50 to 500.
1t is apattcnt fastener to keep the trace
from slipping OF Of the singlctrce.
You can't buy them from any one but
me as have the right for this county.
| sell them at 10 cents a pair or , pairs
for % cents.
50 Highest prices paid for Hides.
The LaurGnS Harness Co.,
B. b. HUGGIN, Proprietor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
HOME
ONE DOLLAR A YEAH

Hereafter THE ADVERTISER will be
sent one year for one dollar to persons
who will pay in advance.
Numbers OF persons complain that
the price OF THE ADvERr User is too
high. They say that one dollar a
year is enough.
The price OF the peper is placed at
orc dollar q year only because sub
scriber5 refuse to pay for it in adj
vance. When the proprietor has to
take the risk of frequently getting
nothing for the paper, and besides, has
to pay for collecting, there is no profit
at all in publishing the paper at n
dollar. If all The ADVERTISERS sub
scribers would pay one dollar in ad-
vance the profit would be much better
than at one dollar and u half on O Gre
dit. Therefore, in order that there
may be no reason for complaint, THE
ADVERTISER will be sent one year to
any person who pays the dollar in ad-
vance.
Subscribers in arrears who wish the
paper at one dollar must CT course set
tie their arrears and may then pay one
dollar in advance for the twelve months
ensuing.
This rule will be rigidly adhered to.
The cash must be paid before the pa
per is sent, else the price will remain
one dollar and q half.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Beautiful Sea Shells.

Every one admires them. Since
coming South | have received nu-
merous inquiries from Northern
people for e shells, and now | an
prepared to answer yes, I can send
you shells, for / have made quite
q collection of lovely shells, both
from our own coast, the coral reefs
and some lovely ones from the
West India Islands, | will mail
q dozen or thore different kinds,
no two alike, to any II who sends
a stamp for postage.
Yours,
Mrs. r. A. WARNER,
Jacksonville, Fla.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
A CHARMING Affair.

Miss Eloiso Wright entertained a
number of her young lady friends with
a 5 o'clock tea yesterday afternoon at
the residence of Mr.. S. j. Simpson on
East Main street. The beautiful home
loveliness and the exquisite and appro-
pirate decorations lent a festive charm
to the happy occasion. Those who
were so fortunate as to be present are
indebted to their charming young
hostess for a most delightful afternoon.
-Spartanburg Herald.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Notices

Do you ever cook? Did you aver cook
on Sunny South Stow. S. NJ. 81 e.. FL.
Wilkes 81 Co. gives you q guarantee
that you need not be afraid Of. They
pay the freight.
For all Drugs at prices to suit low
price cotton go to DR.. Posey's Drug
Store.
Headquarters for best values and low
est prices in clothing, ahoes, hats and
staple dry goods. r. Mater e. Son.
NOTICE.-A lot OF Jersey Cows
fresh to milk for sale by
T. r. DESHIELDs,
Lanford, S. @.
There Is considerable rush going on
at the stores Of S. NJ. &. e. Fl. Wilkes
q Co. on account OF tob in rugs. 300
from 80 cents to $l4. 90. 50 rolls Of mat
ting from IL cents to so cents per yard.
Freight paid $40. 90 and up.
When you are ready to buy Rugs we
request you to see S. NJ. & T.. Fl. Wilkes
q Co.'s line short length carpeting Rugs
from 20 cents up $1,000 each.
Don't wait or you won't get these
bargains, at S. M. 81 E. FL. Wilkes d
Cos, in short-lcngth Carpeting and
Rugs.
Just what you want "Sunny South
Stoves" at prices that will command
your consideration. Sold only by, y. M.
& E. IL. Wilkes. We pay the freight.
Find us under the Ben-Della. Make
your own trade--name your W 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 your "house" see s. M. q
q. III. Wilkes & Co.'s line. They arc
"Honse 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
IL old customers at the lowest prices.
Davis 81 Roper.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Honor. Roll

OF Bailey School for the month
of January:
First Grade-Davenport Milan,
Eugene Brown, Estelie Ramage,
Lessie Martin, James Martin, En-
rette Jacks.
Second Grade-Pearle Temple
ton, Anna Templeton, Bessie
Brown, Lafayette Ramage.
Third Grade-Grace Templeton,
Matte Adair, Pluss Brown, Car
roll Templeton, D. Templeton,
Rennie Jacks.
Fourth Grade--Florence Ram
age, Essie Adair, Lila Adair, Beu-
lah Templeton, Joseph Rowland,
Emma jacks.
MARY BRAMLETTE,
Teacher.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16

Dashaway-Hcllo, Uncle Jasper, I
haven't seen you for a long time.
Uncle Jasper--No, sab. Dc fact is,
Use so shabby dat | kinder hate t.
pear fore spectacle folks.
Dashaway--Wcll, now, uncle, if I
should offer you the choice between Il
good glass of whiskcy and a pair OF
trousers I've got up stairs, which
would you take?
Uncle Jasper Scratching his head)--
Well, boss, dat a powerful hard nut to
crack. But ! pee if | had dat glass O.
whiskcy frs 1t be dat good | could
clocute you inter givin' me dat pair OF
pants, sah.-Harlem Life.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LAURENs.
Court IF

Court Of Probate.
Summons for Relicf.-(Complaint not
Served.)
j.. p. Simpson as Administrator of Anna
f.. Simpson, decd, Plaintiff against
Samuel A. Barnett, Isabel e. Terry,
Anna Nj. Simpson, Lillis b. Cockrell,
FANNIE Is. Thetford, James P. Spratt,
Anna Spratt and Isabel Spratt, De-
PENDANTS.
TO the Defendants above na.,ed.
You are hereby summoned and re-
CURED to answer the complaint in this
action, Of which a copy is this day filed
in the office Of the Judge of Probate for
Laurens County, and TO serve a copy Of
your answer to the said complaint on
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 The 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.
0. q. THOMSON, J.r.L.C, [L.C.l
SIMPSON & BARKSDALE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To Samuel a.. Barnett, Lillis b. Cockell,
FANNIE b.. ThetiOrd 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-
ty South Carolina on the 25th day of
January, 1897.
SIMPSON q BARKSDALE,
Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
College Presidents.

General r. E. Lee, his son, General
G. w. G. Lee, and now William l..
Wilson as president of the Washington
Lee University at Lexington, Virginia,
says the Greenville News. Three great
Virginians; the first greatest in war,
the last greatest in peace and all three
great in the hearts Of their country
men.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Left Home.

Early Gordon, my son, fifteen years
old, dark color, with scar on right tenn
pie, left my premises on Christmas
eve. Supposed to be at Spartanburg
or Chester. Any information about
his whereabouts will be gladly re-
ceived by the undersigned. A suitable
reward will be paid.
JOHN GORDON,
Clinton, S. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16

A series Of very interesting revival
services are being conducted at the
Methodist church here for the past
week, at which the Rev. j. Nj. Stead
man, Of the Cumberland Street
Church, at Charleston, has most Of
fcctivcly been ministering with elo-
Quent d%iscourscS. He has been ably
assisted by an excellent choir and the
beautiful voice of Mr.. G. p. Curry, Of
Laurens County. A number of new
members have been added to the
church through these ministrations.-
Beaufort letter TO News and Courier.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
S25 Reward

Would be cheerfully paid by almost
any one who has Catarrh to be cured.
You can be cured for loss than half
that money by taking (B.B.B.) Botanic
Blood Balm. Read the following GER
t~ifcate:
CATARRH OF THE HEAD CURED.
| cannot refrain from telling you
what o glorious medicine you have.
For two years my mother has suffered
with q severe catarah OF the head and
liberated sore throat. She resorted to
various remedies without effect, until
she used Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.),
which cured her catarrh, and healed
her sore throat.
w. A. Paper, Fredonia, Ala.
For sale by The Laurens Drug Co.,
and all other Druggists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
THE WORLDS GREATEST ARTE-
SIAN WELL.

The Boston Transcript mentions
the natatorium artesian we'll at
tort Worth, Tex. (the one drilled
IN lS91) as being the largest flowing
Well in existence, its capacity being
744 900 gallons per day. The Trans
cript further says that the Bourne
(Englaud) well. which has q flow
of about 500 900 gallons In "a hours,
was the greatest we'll OF the kind
prior to striking the great flow at
Fort Worth.
II the reference works in our
possession are to be relied upon,
and they are all standard publica-
lions, the Bourne and Fort Worth
wells r both pygmies, compared
with the ''gushers' located at Passy
and Grenelle, France. That at
Passy has had a steady flow Of 81
600 900 gallons per day for more
than half a century, while the one
at Grenelle, which is a Partisan
suburb, has averaged SS1 1854 gall
Ions per day every day since Aug
ust, 1S4l.--St. Louis Republic.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Organs and Pianos.

do not beg beg any person to buy Of
me, but II you value youi dollars, l
will positively save you many Of them
on the price of a piano or organ. See
talk. Call at my photograph studio,
over Bank OF Laurens. Don't buy un-
til you see what l can do.
l.. A. MCCORD.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications as they can
not reach the diseased portion Of
the ear. There is only one way to
cure deafness, and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of
the mucous lining Of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube is in
famen you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when it
Is entirely closed, deafness is the
result, and unless inflammation
can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition =,
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an
inflamed condition Of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol
lars for any case Of Deafness
Caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars; free.
f. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, rs cents.
Don't daily with rheumatism. Purify
your blood and cure it at once by taking
a course of Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Solicitor Thomas s.. seasc.

The Court just closed was this gen.
tleman's first official visit to Laupens.
He will never encounter O more fuller
or more difficult Sessions than con-
fronted him last week. Considering
this fact he met the occasion well, and
when that natural modesty which is
has been overcome, he win show him
self an able representative Of the
States interests,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
MY TOLD NE

About Hoods Sarsaparilla and
advised me to try it-This is the
kind Of advertising which gives
Hoods 'Sarsaparilla the largest
sales in tho world. Faiend tell
friend that Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures; that it gives strength, health
vitality and vigor, and whole
neighborhood use it as a family
medicine.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
A Fatal Runaway.

At eleven on yesterday morning the
tragic death Of Edwin Cook was tele-
phoned here from Maddens Station
1t seems that the young man was driv-
ing in the direction OF Laurens when
the horses took fright and ran throw
ing him from the wagon which passed
over his head. Edwin Cook was O
bright young fellow about twenty
3. Cook, o? Cross Hill, who has sy% n
thetic friends throughout the county
in his afiiction.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Taxpayers of Sullivan Township

Taxpayers of Sullivan Township.
There will be Il meeting of the
taxpayers of Sullivan Township on
tho 18th instant at = o'clock p. m.
at Tumbling Shoals for the pur-
pose of comforting together in re-
gard to the railroad tax voted by
the township to construct II rail
road from Augusta to Grecnvillc,
5. g. All taxpayers are urged to
como out, as it is Il matter of great
Importance to the township.
Respectfully,
c.. =. SMITH.
Feb. 10, 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
Right Thin : in the Right Place.

The Hon. Walter Hazard submitted
a petition signed by the members of
the Bar and officers of the Court re-
qucsting that the Court be opened
with prayer each day. In conformity
with this resolution the Court was
opened on Tuesday morning with
prayer by the Rev. L. @. Royal
Georgetown Times.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16

The last meeting of the Pension
Board for 1897, will be held at Laurens
@. H., on Monday the 22d day Of Feb
ruary, 1897, for the purpose Of consid-
ering new applications. Those on the
roll need not apply.
]. d. Mock, Chairman.
Laurens, S. c., Feb. 5, 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16

To IL many friends and customers
we extend thanks for past patronage,
and promise to push our business with
renewed zeal and energy, that We may
merit q larger share of patronage In
the future. We hope that this may be
q happy and prosperous year with all.
j. II. MINTER g. Son.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16

Mark Twain, the humorfst, is in
London, and Is In financial
straights. Some years ago he was
a rich man, but lost all his means
In the failure Of his publishing
house Of which he was q member.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
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. II. RICuEY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds ant
LaGrippe when LAXATIVE BRoMd
QNININE will cure you in n day. +
Does not produce the ringing in TIP
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, 1897-02-16

take this method Of announcing my
candidacy for the Office of Mayor at
the ensuing municipal election and re-
spectfully ask your support.
p. B. Common.
February I'd 1897.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-02-16
NOTICE
Sale Of Notes and Accounts.

BY virtue Of an order Of Court of
Common Pleas for Laurens county,
| will sell to the highest bidder for
cash, on Thursday, February, 18th,
1897, at II o'clock at Laurcns G..
H., S. c., all the notes, accounts,
books and chooses in action now in
my hands as Receiver Of j. Il,
Poole.
III. w. ANDERSON,
Receiver.
February 2, 1897.