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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
COTTON MILL LOCALS.

AS it has been sometime since l
have cen anything in your paper
from the Mill | will try and tell
you who die and what those do
who have not died, aad who go
Visiting and who stay at home.
Mr.. j. a. Miller has been sick
for some time, also, Mr.. Meetz.
Mr.. r.. w. Wright foreman of the
Machine Shops has been sick for
the past two weeks.
Mr.. Charley Huff from Enorcc
visited at Mr.. q. Il. Templcton's last
Sunday night.
Mr.. Leo and Miss Lidic WooG-
ruff, Of liiilsviIlc, visited their Sis
ter, Mrs. L. f. Bishop last week.
j. G. Smith has resigned as loom
hX"r, but don't think no has left
town,
Mrs. John Compton died on the
Dad INST. She had been in i'll
health for some time. Her remain,
were Inferred at Trinity, Spartan
burg county OF the following day.
Mr.. j.. O. Russell, ole OF Mr..
Crosby'a section bands is about the
j]r'lirNt fellow the writer has seen
lately. He says lac has IL section
hand at his house.
j. a. Norris has severed his con-
nCction with the Mill a. ovcrscer O!
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
Assessor.

The Auditors Office will be open
from the LIST day of January to the
2Oth day of February, 1898, to re.
cclvc returns Of Real and Personal
property fol taxation in Laurens
County.
~. Real property to be returned
thassyear.
1t wffasave much time to tax
payers, also greatly facilitate the
work of the Assessor, if every per
son before leaving home will make
out Il complete list Of every item
OF personal property in the follow
ing order: Horses, cattle, mules,
sheep and goats, hogs, watches,
organs and pianos, buggies,
wagons and carriages, dogs, mer-
chandlse, machinery and engines,
moneys, notes and accounts above
Indebtedness, and all other prop
erty including household.
1t is always required that the
Auditor get the first given name
OF the taxpayer in full.
Under the head of place of resi-
denco on tax returns give the
t. wnship.
All male citizens between the
ages of twenty-one and sixty
years, on the lst of January, eX-
.cept those who are incapable of
earning Il support from being
manned or from other causes are
deemed taxable polls Confederate
veterans eXceptcd).
And every taxpayer is required
to give the number of their school
district.
After the Goth day Of February
next, fifty per cent. penalty will
be attached for failures to make
In cveIy-community there are
personSywho cannot read or that
do noB take a newspaper. Those
mor9fortunatc may do such per-
great favor by telling them
otfhc time to make returns or by
rsturning for them.
y The assessing and collecting
taxes IS all done in the same year,
and we have TO aggregate the num-
Der and value of all horses, mules,
cattle and other pieces of personal
property, rs we'll as the acres of
land, lots and buildings and their
value that there is in this county,
and have the same on file in the
(Nnto,I pNl1nr {N.,,.u, y, n. " IL
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill Il bottle or common glass
with urine and let it stand twenty
four hours; q sediment or settling
indicates an unhealthy condition
of the kidneys. When urine stains
linen it is evidence Of kidney
trouble. Too frequent desire to
urinate or pain in the back,i also
convincing proof that the kidneys
and bladder are out of order.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County Of Laurens-Court Of
Probate.

WHEREAS, r. N. Cunningham has
applied to me, to grant him Let
ters of Administration, on the Es-
tate of and effects of b. ID. Gun
ningham, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said
B. ID. Cunningham, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in
Che Court of Probate, to be held
at Laurons Court House, S. c.,
on the I'd day of March 4. xt,
after publication thereof, u II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the
said Letters of Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this the
18th day of Feb, Ammo Dom
mi, 1893.
O.. q. THOMPSON, J.p.L.o.
Feb IA, l898-2t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
Advising Farmers.

A newspaper has no right to adyise
people-it is prcsumptuous. But the
views Of sensible editors are valuable
on all subjects and a hint is sometimes
serviceable to a big politician. so it is
competent to suggest that corn, wheat,
oats and potatoes in abundance might
be blinking the way to independence
OF the lien" merchant. But this is a
free country and people are bound to
think and do rs they please. LS&evcry
fellow exercise his w iudgmcne~and
his concern and sympathy fos
himself.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
NOTICE
OF Settlement and Application
for Final Discharge.

Take notice that on the roth day
of March, 1898, l will render a
final account Of my acts and do.
ings as Administrator with will
annexed, Of the estate Of r.
A. Jones, deceased, in the Office
of Judge of Probate for Lau.
rens county at II o'clock A. NJ,
and on the same day will apply for
a final discharge from my trust as
such Administrator with will an
nexed.
All persons having demands
against said estate will please pre-.
sent them on OF before that day
proven and authenticated, or be for.
ever barred.
p. b. COOPER,
Administrator with will annexed.
Feb. 8, 1898.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

1t will be to the interest of ginncrs
ana cotton growers 10 read and ponder
the card Of Alex Sprunt q Son pub
lished in this issue Of The ADvEr-
TIsER. There is no question but that
there has been in the past great
slovenliness in preparing our cotton
for tho market, from the field to the
putting it into packages. The immense
production now and the low price
must lead to the study of economy in
ell the stages Of production OF this sta
Pile.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowl-
edge so often expressed, that Dr..
kllmcr's swamp Root, the great
kidney remedy fulflls every wish
IN relieving pain in the back, kid
neys, liver, bladder and every one
OF the urinary passages. 1t cor
reefs inability to hold urine and
scalding pain or passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor.
wine or beer, and overcomes the i
unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to get up many times.
during the night to urinate. The
mild and the extraordinary effects
of Swamp-Root is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its won-
dertul cures Of the most Distress
ing cases. If you need q medicine
You should have the best. Sold by
druggists, price fifty cents and one
dollar. You may havs a sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent
free by mail, Mention THE Nd
User and send your address to
DR.. Kilmor 4 CO.., Binghamton,
n. Y. The prdprietors of this pa
per guarantee the gonuineness Of
this offer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
OUR SOLONS.

Tomorrow is fixed for adjournment
SINE DIE. There has been little lcgis-
lation of u general character affecting
n State at large. The Dispcnsary
was the question OF questions from the
jump-but as we prophcsied nothing
has been done From the dwarf to the
giant Statesman every mothers son Of
them was wary on this burning Ques-
ton, looking to go to Congress, to be
Governor, or on the Board Of Control,
upon the issue-dispensary or no
~dispensary. Mr.. Child's prohibition
bill was finally knocked out. Oconce,
York and PiCkcns have been exempted
from the operation of the Dispcnsary
Law. These arc border counties, re-
mote from the dcmoralizing c~entors OF
civilization Gas it cXists) and their Re
personalities urged that the faint of
the great moral institution imported
by Tillman and Gannt from Gcorgy
should not touch the hem Of their gar
mcnts Let no thirsty soul ~venture
into the confines of these political di-
visions. (Mr. Toole wanted his salary
reduction Bill made a special order.
Mr.. Stevenson thought the salaries
wore already below the dignity OF
the %otices.) We should be content
If dignity is on top.
The Senate killed the FREQ pass bus
ness. 1t was 4 kindness to the states
men Of the House.
The county government Act will
likely be materially amended. The
Dispensary stands.
~
The State Agricultural Building
where the Stato's liquor is kept turns
out q water haul for the state. In
Tillman's time it was ordered sold and
bought by Wesley at a low figure
llllman set q guard upon it and Sec
rotary OF State Tindal was directed to
hold the property and an Act was
passed by the Legislature to hold him
harmless against the costs. Aftcf n
long tusslc in tho Courts we have Host
our case, the splendid property, great
bill of costs, and we must pay dafnapes
Tor holding over and big back rents.
1t is said that the State will rent the
building at $l75 per month. The sam
pie rooms are kept all over the State.
we are not going to say that we said
So" but the readers OF TIE ADvER.
TISER INC what we did say. 1t isn't
the first Of the great volume Of LIQUOR
cases that the state has lost, and sc
class it us a liquor case because the
building is the biggest liquor wa G.
nous the State and the temperance
people ever had. If Wesley fails tC
get his rent, he can have the remedy
OF seizing the liquors under Il "dis-
tress" warrant, and without question
he will have on hand the biggest lot OF
"guarantied u~nadulterated stun ever
acquired by a private Individual
Wesley, his descendants and fricnls
may be envicd by all those who are
given to looking upon wine when it is
red within the cup.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
SIS REWARD,

Fifteen Dollars reward will be
paid for the capture of one Tom
Beasley, colored, who escaped from
the chaingang on the 28th day of
December, 1897. Said Tom Beas-
ley to be delivered to the guards
of She changing in Laurens coun-
ty.S r.. P. ADAIR'
Jan. 2o--14-4t. Supervisor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

spanish Minister at Washington, De
LONE, In a letter home uses this lang
uage respecting President Mckinley:
weak n catering to the rabble"
from Reed and tho Republican mem
pers), "low politician who desires to
stand we'll with the jingoes OF his
party" And now De Lone must take
TO his trotters at once for home.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

Illlman's whiskcy Bill before Com
gress was garoted in the House. so.
you can't fool all the people all the
t.as@. Tillman will conclude that he
had better have remained at old Age
field for luck.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

To heal the broken and diseased It's
sues, to soothe the irritated surfaces,
to Instantly relieve the irritated sur
faces, to instantly relieve and to per-
mancntly curo is the mission Of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. b. f. Poscy,
wholesale and retail d~rugrist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
NOTICE..

There will be an election held at
Waterloo, S. c., on the 10Th Of
February by the tax payers Of
Waterloo Special School District
to determine the amount of tax
levy for the purpose of maintain
ing the Waterloo Special School
District for the year 1898. Elec-
ton to be held at two O'Clock, p.
M. by order of the board of Trus-
tees.
j. II. WHARTON.
Chairman.
February 6, 1893.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

III you have ever seen II little child in a
paroXysm of whooping cough, or if you
have been annoyed by a constant tickling
in the throat, yeu can appreciate the value
OF One Minute Cough Cure, which gives
QUICK relief. Is. f. Posoy, wholesale and
retail druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

Al Chicago, L%uetgert, the wife
murderer, was convicted and sentenced
n ihe imprisonment. Luetgert
laughed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
NOTICE., NOTICE.
Teachers Examination.

The next regular examination of APP
plicants for Teachers County Certih-
Gates will be held at Laurens on Sat-
urday, Feb'y 10th, 1893, beginning at
10 O'Clock, q. IN. Parties Interested
please take notice and be present at the
hour specified.
II. n. III. DANIEL,
County snpt. Education.{
Jan. "a, I808-8t ~
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

Ills said that the several Legislative
oultas' have completed the official
slate for the coming campaign.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

y VIII not do to measure our Legis-
iatire by the gentlemen who have
molly held the floor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

It Looks now like Spain was bent on
sgettinea licking.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

Governor Ellerbe is taking lessons
on the.'wheel."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

Richard: "There be seven Rich.
nonds in the fed; l have slain six
~afeady."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15
Pains of
Rheumatism
Have Completely DIE
appeared Since Taking
Hoods SarsaparJIa.

Rheumatism is due to acid In the
blood. Hoods ~Sarsaparilla neutral
Ices this acid and permanently cures
the aches and pains of rheumatism.
Read the following:
81 was troubled with rheumatism when
1 was a small boy, and have been q suf-
ferer with it more or less all my life. Not
long ago L ook a bottle OF Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and it did me SO much good 1
continued it's use, and since taking three
bottles have felt no symptoms OF rhou-
matism." II. b. BLALOCK, Durham, N. c.
81 was troubled with rheumatism and
could hardly walk. l have taken three
bottles OF Hoods S~orBnuarilla and today
am n we'll man." ROBERT JONES, 3O2
Macke ST., Wilmington, North Carolina.
Hoods SarGapariHa
Is the bcst-in fact the one True Blood Purifier.
All druggists. 81; six for So. Get HOOPS.
$50 -, A..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

Women always cry at weddings
the married ones because they
know how it is themselves and the
un-mNrricd because ones they
don't. All the same you must have
Bridal Presents and we sell Bridal
Presents.
The Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

What all the fuss aboutq
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

outoiPontlcs-The Columbia News
papers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

Policeman j. b. Milan informs
us that on Sunday morning last he
was for the first time in three
years attracted by the chirping
notes of II swarm of bIuebirds, and
upon Investigation discovered that
the air about his premises seemed
almost thick with the little
f%eathered songsters. 1t will be
romombed that n few winters ago
it a thought that the bluebirds
were frozen to death during Il Sc
we're snow storm, and really they
were greatly thinncd out by the
hard and mercilcss freezes, and
have since been very scarce. We
re glad to hear, however, that
tho little blue coats are coming
around again and hope they are
coming to stay.-Clinton Gazette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-02-15

February 6, 1893.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21

Syndicate Buys the Right to Work
Nearly 300 Miles of Cana
dian Streams.
Bis Money Paid For the Conces-
sion, But 1t Is Considered
Worth 1t.
Probably Most of the Stock Will
Be Subscribed in the East
ern States.

MONTREAL, Feb. 2l.-Joseph \. Mer-
by Immense capital, has, just concluded
q deal with the government, by which
he has the sole right to dredge $50
miles Of river i'll the heart of the klon.
dixie district. The arrangement cover
from D to 30 miles on each of the rivers
i'll the klondike district. An immense
sum Of money has been paid for the
privileges, but the present owners Of
these concessions have no intention Of
operating for themselves. The idea is
simply to launch the scheme on the
London and American markets, and
Mr.. MERCER says that while for the
present the names Of the men inter.
ested are not to be made public, they
are mostly of New York, and it will
undoubtedly be mostly New York
money hat will handle the deal for the
present.
\ cable from London says that Lon.
doners approve the scheme, as it is
known there hat gold lies in the beds
Of all the rivers, but the English re.
quire further particulars before invest.
ing their money.
THAT means" said Mr.. MERCER,
that American capital will control
fully two.thirds Of the undertaking."
1t is estimated that between $500, 600
and 5000, 900 will be paid for the leases
before the actual dredging is com.
menCed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21

bition, or money, or pride.
But men are slow to believe that over
work sometimes kills; a man hates to ad-
NIT that his health ever needs any particu-
lar care. He feels miserable and "out of
sorts but tries to bluff it Of" until he
gets fiat on his back, unable to do a stroke
of work. He ecomes obliged to spend no
end Of money for doctors and even at that
can hardly save his life.
How much more sensible, and in the end
how much cheaper at the first signs Of ply
steal weakness to write to DR.. K. V. Pierce,
chief consulting physician Of the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, of Buffalo,
N. Y, and obtain, free of charge, the add
vice of a skilled and educated physician
who has a wider reputation for the success
full treatment of chronic diseases than any
other physician in this country.
In a letter to Dr. Pierce, Mr.. ]. w. Brittin, of
Clinton, Dewitt Co., Ills, (P. O. Box 470, writes:
"For over a year / was troubled with liver COM
plant. Had no appetite, could keep nothing
on my stomach, and had severe pains in my
stomach and bowels. l doctored with home
doctors but did not obtain relief until a friend
advised me to take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. ] began taking it at once and after
taking four bottles l think myself cured as I
can eat anything l want and my food never
hurts me-"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti-
patton. At all medicine stores.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21

The annual catalogue sent out by the
old reliabla seed establishment Of James
Weeks Sons, ONE to hand in a dainty
and tasty cover of blue Pink Day break
Aster, a brace of blue birds, and the
artistic lettering in black, blue, green,
crimson and gold, all in harmonious com
b~lnatlons, make "a cover of exquisite de-
sign and appearance. Many of the Illus
trations are fine half tones. Four hand
some colored plates Of begonias, dahlias,
nasturtlums and sweet peas add to the
attractions. The list Of seeds and plants
covers a large and varied assortment, in
Guiding nearly everything that can be
desired for the garden, the lawn. the
greenhouse. Valuable new varieties are
offered as we'll as the thoroughly tried
andproved standard sorts. Wick $ novel
ties are noted for their uniform ex-
cellence.
In vegetable the Gradus pea is a great
advance over all other extra early
varieties. The Jones Wax Bean is an
essential gain in that liue. Potato grow
ers are offered the White Beauty" as a
new variety with model qualities, COM
bining size, high quality and great pro-
ductiveness. But it is impossible here
to Eote the many valuable offerings of
this firm in fruits, flowers and
vegetables. If you are nc a customer
Of this firm send for their catalogue.
1t is free to all applicants. address
James Eick's Sons, Rochester. n. Y.
DeWtt's Li...~ ~
The E. nous ii Il
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21
FRENC ADV ANCE.
Seize y Gold Coast Station in Spite Of
British Protest.

Seize y Gold Coast station IN spite OF
British Protest.
LONDON, Feb. 2l.-In the house of
commons the Rt. Hon. Joseph Cham.
berlain, replying to a question by Sir
Charles Dixie, with reference to grave
news from West Africa, read the fol-
lowing telegram from Major North
cote, who is III the gold coast Hinter.
land:
Il regret to inform you chat the
French have established a post at Wac,
consisting of su baltern officers and
about 30 other soldiers. NJ. Codrenier,
whom l believe to be a lieutenant.
though | have not yet ascertalneu his
rank, accompanied by Captain B.
Mlnot, : lieutenants ana f4 native SOL
diers, arrived at Eassa on Feb. !, and
tried to establish Il post. l dispatched
Major Fortescue to protest against his
passing by this point. and suggested a
conference at Wac. Despite my pro.
test, he advanced. After protests III
the usual form between both parties,
NJ. Codrenier left for Leo, leaving be-
hind the above mentioned post, unmo.
lesteG,'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
According to Bradstreets Favorable Fea
lures Dominate.

According to Bradstreets Favorable Fea-
lures Dominate.
NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-Bradstreets
says: Favorable features dominate the
general business situation as a whole
and few commercial conditions present
themselves which can be regarded as
in any degree disturbing. Chief among
the favorable features may be men.
toned the renewed tendency toward
advances Of quotations Of all staple ar.
ticles and the steadiness of prices in
other lines where increases are not at
the moment r%eportable. Perhaps sec.
ond in the list Of suspicious features is
the continuance Of marked activity in
nearly all branches of the iron and
steel trade. Business failures continue
to decrease, ~aggregating only 269 for
the week against 273 last week, and 1925
in the corresponding week of 1897.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21
HZ

in the county court of the county of Lake,
state OF South Dakota. In the matter Of the es
tate Of Henrietta Haas, deceased. Notice is
hereby given by the undersigned. Charles Haas,
administrator of the estate Of Henrietta Hase,
deceased, to the creditors of. and all persons
having claims against the said deceased. to ex.
hibit them with the necessary vouchers, within
four months after the first publica'ion Of this
notice, to the said Charles Hasa, administrator
at his home in Franklin township, Lake county,
SOnth Dakota.
Dated at Madison, 8. d., Feb. II. lSas.
CHARLES HASS,
Administrator OF the Estate Of Henrietta Hass,
Deceased.
d.. ID. HOLDRIDGE & son.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21

WAsHIsGToS, Feb. Ala delegation
Of Southern cotton mill men appeared
before the judiciary committee of the
Louse to oppose the passage Of the Joint
resolution proposed by Representative
Lowering Mass to authorize congress
to regulate the hours Of labor in the
different states.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21

CHICAGO. Feb. 2l.-Joseph Letter
says that he has engaged freight room
for 1000, 900 bushels Of wheat since
for about 1000, 900 bushels. He added
the significant remark tnat most of the
1000, 600 bushels had been sold to con.
sumers i'll Europe, principally to Eng
lish millers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21
Soldiers Kill Peasants.

PALERMO, Sicily, Feb. 2l.-Three
hundred villagers made a demonstra.
ton during the day in the village of
Stroina, demanding succor. They re.
fused to disperse and the soldiers who
interviewed o!ere greeted with a shower
OF stones and pistol shots. The troops
returned the fire, killing two peasants
and w%ounding four.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21

st. PAUL, Feb. 2l.-Measles are said
to be epidemic at the State Agricul.
tural college, St. Anthony Park.
1Wenty-tArce Of the young men are
said to show the strawberry marks that
reveal the ravages Of the disease, but
as yet the complexion OF the young
adles has been spared. None Of the
patients are seriously i'll.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-21
st. Paul Union stock Y.rIs.

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Feb. 10
H~OGS-Market strong at yesterdays
prices. Range Of prices, s3. 10 IS %.
CAIILE-Markst steady
Sales ranged at S}.2j@4.25 for st1ckers:
s2.15W3.65 for COWS; S2271..3 - Tor
heiters; Si.00@i 10 for steers.
SHEEP-Market firm.
Lambs. s. 5000 40; muttons, s4.GJ.
Receipt: Hogs, 500, cattle, to sheen
1000.