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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Thursday night. The creeks
were swollen yesterday.
Cotton is bringing from 7.25
to 7.40 in this market. The best
grade would bring more.
1t is reported here that one or
two cases of diphtheria have ap-
peared among children at Kershaw.
The blood hounds purchased by
the county have not arrived yet,
but they are expected on every
train.
The newest attraction on Main
Street is the new sign-POR~
TER BROS, THE CHEAP
STORE.
The Supervisor is making every
effort to have the Jail put in
proper repair by the approaching
term of court.
Mr.. John G.. Lee continues 10
be quite sick, though there has
been some improvement in his
conditlon.-Rock Hill Herald.
Mr.. w. G. Twitty of Heath
Spring has gone to Charleston to
complete his course in medicine
at the Charleston Medical College.
Joe Williams, col. of the Heg-
Ter mine was committed to iail
Wednesday charged with taking
part in the row at the negro camp
ground.
The latest from the seat of the
dispensary troubles is that com
missioner Douthit refuses to sur
render his office, has employed
attorneys and will fight the mat
ter in the courts.
Capt. j. ". Welsh has a con-
tract for grading one mile of the
new railroad. His works are
about nine miles from Camden at
what is known as the old Perkins S
mill place. -Kershaw Era.
Mr.. Ed w. Sistare, who for
merly clerked at this place, has
accepted position with Shannon
x Co., at Monroe, n. c., and de-
sires his Lancaster friends to call
and see him when they are in
Monroe.
Services are being conducted in
the Presbyterian church every
morning and night preparatory to
communion tomorrow after the
morning service. Rev. Mr.. Me-
Alister of Rock Hill is assisting
the pastor.
Cotton is beng hauled from
Heath Springs to the Cotton Mills
hele in wagons. The farmers, 1t
seems, can deliver it as cheap or
cheaper than the railroad from
that point. 80 cents q bale, VIC
understand, is the price paid.
Next Tuesday, Oct. 10th, is the
day for the big millinery opening
at the Lancaster Mercantile Co.'S.
With two of the most expert mil
liners in the State, they can GER
tainly please the most fastidious.
Read their ad. in today's paper.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

DR.. Miles Pain FfiIsare guaranteed TO stOp
Headache in 20 minutes. "One cent "A dose
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Ed Truesdel, Columbus Trues
del and VIM. Curry, all colored,
had a preliminary hearing before
Magistrate Caskey Thursday and
were held to answer al the ap
proaching term of court for com.
plicity in the camp meeting row.
Jas. Clark and VIM. Reeves, both
colored, were discharged.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

MIR. John G MobIey of Pleasant
Hill, returned Thursday night
from the Cedar Spring Institute
for the deaf, dumb and blind.
where he went to take his little
blind daughter, Miss Hcnnie, aged
about l3 years. Last year was
her first year ut the institution
and she learned to read well, and
bore of the prize of the institu-
ton for proficiency in music.
The Lancaster Mercantile Com
pany has vacated all of its eleven
storeroOms except the four for,
merly occupied by Heath, Springs
u Co., ana the Ganson stores.
They are making slaughter that
Will do you good of both old and
new goods. Their big ad. in to-
days paper tells the tale. Read
it, and if any other town can down
the prices they are selling at, we
have to find it out. The Ganson
stores are strictly cash stores
no goods charged there for the
reason that they keep no books
there. The bargains advertised,
however, can he had at any of
their stores. Ask fo1 them and
you will get them.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Next Tuesday, Oct. 10th, is the
day for the big millinery opening
at the Lancaster Mercantile Co.'S.
With two of the most expert mil
liners in the State, they can GER
tainly please the most fastidious.
Read their ad. in today's paper.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07
We HAVE NOT BEEN
MAKING A VERY BIG FUSS ABOUT It


tie public
offers
carr led nefor ''''''
WARE we have all kinds l
complete line of the kind
weareex exactly Imia
right
mrke 20
EpsA in he
Forks ats On
could before anu here ~ ' '''
COME TO SEE OUR GUNS in
Douli Barr
Our $50 ' ''
When
ancaef think We
aud eyeglasses We Fit o Eyes
come TO see when
Books
WachF Hunin
Lunch Baskets
Dolls
required Pocket Knives
Frames, Glass aud thing ~ ~
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Cotton is bringing from 7.25
to 7.4O in this market. The best
grade would bring more.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Mr.. Ed w. Sistare, who for
merly clerked at this place, has
accepted 3 position with Shannon
x Co., at Monroe, n. c., and de-
sires his Lancaster friends to call
and see him when they are in
Monroe.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

The latest from the seat of the
dlspensary troubles is that com
missioner Douthit refuses to sur
render his Office, has employ ed
attorneys and will fight the mat
ter in the courts.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Andi
ao and gentemen furnishing goods and Oh couldn't
to tell all this time glad to
show you anything you wish to
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Capt. j. ". Welsh has con-
tract for grading one mile of the
new railroad. His works are
about nine miles from Camden at
what is known as the old Perkins S
mill place. -Kershaw Era.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Services are being conducted in
the Presbyterian church every
morning and night preparatory to
communion tomorrow after the
morning service. Rev. Mr.. Me-
Alister of Rock Hill is assisting
the pastor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07
Matters,

Heavy rains hele Thursday and
Thursday night. The creeks
were swollen yesterday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Cotton is beng hauled from
Heath Springs to the Cotton Mills
heie in wagons. The farmers, 1t
seems, can deliver it as cheap or
cheaper than the railroad from
that point. 80 cents bale, We
understand, is the price paid.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Shoes that are vaitOIs and shoes hat aiut
SkOes Tor the sluuer and shoes fpr the saint.
Shoes that button and shoes that tie
Sho"S that will make you fee mighty sUrv,
shoes that are nic, and SHOES t,,nt " in ',rn.e
Ana th~ you AN wear iu comfort and ease
Sho"s FOR the men and shoes for the ladies
shoes for the children and -noes fpr the haOips
-; SHOES tnat Will suit you Whatever YOU be-
f\uu DONE believe il, ust come here ard We
VIII Sci! y"n pair, frr cheaper than YOU
Ever paid before for all up 10 date I'll,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

1t is reported here that one or
two cases of diphtheria have ap-
peared among children at Kershaw.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Joe Williams, col, of the Heg-
Ter mine was committed to jail
Wednesday charged with taking
part in the row at the negro camp
ground.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-07

Mr.. w. G. Twitty of Heath
Spring has gone to Charleston to
complete his course in medicine
at the Charleston Medical College.
The Irish standard., 1899-06-10
Gov. Lind's Staff.

Governor Lind, as commander-in
chief of the military forces OF the state
of Minnesota, has at last surrounded
himself with staff the following con
missions having been issued on June 3
Inspector Gcneral-Brig. Gen. w. c.
Edgar, Minneapolis.
Chaplain-Col. and Rev. James M
Clcary, Minneapolis.
Aidcs-dc-camp-Coloncls J. M. Haw-
thornc, St. Paul, vice G. B. Ward; F.
W. Bergmcicr. St. Paul, vice Lewis B
Krook; Edward w. Murphy, Mime
apolis, vice Tams Bixby; Roland H
Hartley, Minneapolis; George o. Eddy
Minneapolis, vice Ray w. Jones; J. c.
Hardy, St. Paul, vice Robert Fl. Seng;
II. II. Hawkins, Carleton, vice E. NJ
Hoover; Majors r. F. Shields, Park
Rapids. vice S. S. Mckinley; Rukard
Hurd, St. Paul, vice A. L. Alness.
Assistant Surgeon General-Col. E.
II. Whitcomb, St. Paul.
Assistant Quartermaster General-Col
Roy Wall, Spring Valley, vice F. c.
Barrows.
The Irish standard., 1899-06-10
Died at Prescott, Wis.

Edward Foley, aged rs, died May 80
at his home in Prescott, Wis, where
he had lived for over forty years. The
funeral took place on the ed inst. from
the Catholic church in that city and was
largely attended by sympathizing friends
and relatives. Three of his daughters
survive him, namely: Mrs. Peter Harris,
Mrs. Martin Murphy and Mrs. James
Dellmore, the two former of Prescott
and the latter of St. Paul. Mr.. Foley
was man Of kindly impulses, scrupu-
lously honest and fair in his dealings
with his fellowmen. In his death has
passed away good man, an excellent
citizen and practical Ghtholic. May he
rest in peace.
The Irish standard., 1899-06-10

Municipal ownership OF utilities is
also marching on. The city of Glasgow
earned net, in 1898, from such control,
$374,5oo, after paying all expenses, and
giving the people the cheapest street
railways, gas, water, parks, gardens
and concert halls-all OF which the city
conducts-in the world. The Twin
Cities could do the same, but what
would poor Colonel Lowry do without
his $3o,ooo,ooo property which is taxed
as $1,5oo,ooo.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
State OF South Carolina,
County of Laurens.

In Court Of Common Pleas.
Foster N. Martin as Administrator OF the
estate Of j. N. Martin, deceased,
Plaintiff, against M. Young CARING
ton and others, observation-disclosures
closure and Sale.
BY virtue OF decree OF the Court in
the above stated case I will sell at
Laurens Court House. S. c., on Sales
day in December, 1890, being the 4th
day OF the month, during the legal
hours Of sale, at public outcry to tho
highest bidder, all that tract or parcel
Of land lying, being and situate in the
county and state aforesaid, containing
S~ixty-ive Acres, more or less, on the
waters of Duncans Greek, known as
the Mill tract, and bounded by lands
Of w. r. Tarrant, M. Y. Darlington
and NJ. g. Langston.
Terms of Sale-One-half cash, bal
ance on q credit Of one year, with leave
to the purchaser to pay the entire bid in
| cash. The credit portion to be secured
| by the bond OF The purchaser, and q
mortgage of tho premises sold, with In.
terest from day OF sale. III the pur-
chaser fails to comply with the terms OF
sale said premises to be resold at hif
| risk on anne or some subsequent Sales
day upon same terms. Purchaser tc
pay for papers and stamps.
GEO. 9. MCCRAYY,
I Sheriff, I. o.
Nov. Z, ls99-4t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
The "Twentieth Century Fund.-

The various bodies of Methodists of
the world have undertaken to raise,
during this and next year, a goth Cen
ing to Almighty God, and devote it to
educational purposes. Southern Metho-
dism has placed its figures at 81 500, 900,
The South Carolina Conference has &C.
cepted as its share of this amount
Sl5O,O00. The whole church is waking
up to this great opportunity and the
movement grows in popularity as the
Zoth Century approaches. The Metho-
dists Of Laurens will hold their spe-
clal service on the Bird Sunday, 10Th
inst. Prominent ministers of the Con-
terence will be here and Bishop w.
w. Duncan will preach the sermon of
INC occasion The community at large
is cordially invited to these services.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

1t IS n purely mutual Company. There are no stockholders. All its
assets, surplus and earnings belong exclusively to polcy-hold-
cs, who incur no personal liability.
1t has an honorable record of fty-four years, during all of which
time it has steadily increased in strength and prosperity.
Its policies are incOntcstable from date of issue.
Its policies as now issued contain no restriction as to residence, travel
or occupation, as to habits of life, or as to manner, time or
place of death.
The sole condition is that if premiums are paid the Company will
certainly pay the policy Immediately in the event it becomes
q claim by death, either IN II sum or q limited numbero of in
stalments at option or insured, and thus leave a widow IT ell
estate a legacy and not a lawsuit.
Its policies cannot be forfeited after being one year in force, the in
sured receiving extended insurance, or after two years, either
extended insurance or a paid-up policy.
It's policies will he re-instated at any time during the five years fol-
lowing the non-payment of any premium, if evidence of in
suitability is satisfactory to the Company and non-forfeiture
provisions have become operative.
1T gives a grace Of one month in the payment of premiums.
You can borrow money from the Company any time on demand at
5 per cent per nnnum, after your policy has been two years in
force.
You do not have to DIE TO WIN. If you live 10, IS, 20, % or 30 years
cumstances at the time-tor cash, paid-up insurance annuity,
or other options.
If you live to the end of the term you will hay made q substantial
provision for yourself in old age, and if you die before the end
of the term you will have made q substantial provision for
your family or your estate.
1t is the most valuable estate you will leave behind you, more certain
in it's results than lands, houses, stocks or bonds, as it's value
does not rise aud fall with the market.
The New York Life Insurance Company is the only company in which
you can get ALL of these tenofts.
You want the very best-the most privileges and the fewest restrlc-
tions, whether small or great--and the New-York Lfe's Ac-
emulation Policy furnishes it.
We insure women also.
Address,
GEO. g. HODGES, Agent,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

Last Monday the Laurens Drug Co.
ana Davis, Roper 81 Co., who are Civ
ing away money to their customers
had their second opening at the boxes.
AT the former Mrs. Aaron Cannon and
Taylor Campbell held winning keys
AT the latter II. @. Mahon, Eugene
Low and E. p. McCravy took away the
Simoleons.
Both of these firms say there are more
winning keys out and request all hold
crs TO bring in the same on next Sales
DAY, Dec. 4th. With each purchase of
one dollar the customer gets u key at
their store. There is no advance made
in prices but the money is absolutely
given away and charged up to the
stores advertising account.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
An Unusual Offer.

Attention is called to the proposition
by which THE LAURENS ADVERTISER
and American Agricu!turist, together
with the lea book of the American
Agricultnrist. are all offered for $l.35 Il
year.
The American Agriculturist is re-
cognizcd rs the foremost agricultural
paper published in the United States.
The year book, included in thu offer,
contains about five hundred psgcs full
OF valuable nation, statistics and
recipes and the book is alone, to the
practical farmer, worth the price of
the subscription. Send $1.35 and get
TIE ADVERTISER, the Agriculturist
and the year book.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
The attention of the public ia in

The attention Of the public is in
y1ted TO the advertisement OF the New
York Life Insurance Company APP
pearing regularly In this paper. This
company is not only one of the strong
est life insurance companies in the
world, but also n OF the most pow.
erful financial institutions in exist
ence. 1t Ia a progressive company and
Its policies are always in the van for
liberality to those who wish insur-
ance. Mr.. George G. Hodges, Of
Greenwood, South Carolina, is tho
very intelligent and courteous repre-
sentative OF the company in this Sec
tion of South Carolina and he will be
glad to give Instant attention to all
inquiries with regard to his company
and its business.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LAURENS.
CURT OF PROBAT

ooN VIZ NoDh
WHEREAS, G. w. Burton has
made suit to me to grant him
Letters of Administration of the
Estate OF and effects of p. q. Bur-
ton, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the
kindred and creditors of the said
P. G.. Burton, deceased, that
they be and appear before
me, in the Court of Probate, to
be held at Laurens G, H., s. c.,
on the 18th day of Nov, 1890,
after publication hereof. at 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
9th day of October, Ammo Dom
I'M, 1899.
o. G.. THOMPSON,
J.P. L @.
| Oct. 81, iSa0.---2t.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
ClintOn'S Fathers.

at an election on the Goth ult., Dr..
w. A. Stands was elected to succeed
himself as Intendant Of our progress
sive neighbour, Clinton. The fact that
they have re- elected DR.. Stands indi-
Gates hat the town will not halt in
its forward movement. Besides a
strong Board of Aldermen are chosen {:
p. l.. Pitts, L.. II. Davidson, N. A.
Young, w. B, Owens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

November 20
AND CONTINUES ONE WEEK.
ONE CENT A MILE IS THE RAIL.
ROAD RATE.

See A. A. Duchemin's Grand Vaude-
vile Show and Moving Pictures, dis
playing Dewey's Naval and Land Pa
rade and Yacht Races-New York's
latest successful the Auditorium.
Horse Races, Fireman's Floral Pa
rade and q running dash for water,
Chrysanthemum Fair, Mother Goose
Tableau and many other attractions.
Entries for Horse Races must be
made to A.. Marion Stone, Secretary,
Charleston, S. @. -
Visit the Isle OF Palms, Americas
favorite resort; Ferris Wheel, Steeple-
chase, Caroussel; largest Pavilion on
Atlantic Coast.
Free Oyster Roast at Chicora Park,
Bicycle Races. ADJUSTMENTS every
where, every day and every night.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
HAMPTON Ayenuc.

When our good neighbor, Mr.. p. A.
Simpson, last spring on Hampton
Avenue converted his cottage into a
handsome mansion, adding q story,
with wide piazzas ard artistic porticos,
we neglected to call attention. Now
with brick and mortar and modern APP
planes, the premises are being beau
ti(ully enclosed and there is nothing
more attractive in all the town.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
One Evidence

OF the prosperity of any town is in
patronizing home enterprises, home tai
ent, and home industry. This is what
you hear all our successful business
men preach, and it is true as gospel"
to the most insignificant business. Those
who count their thousands, as we'll as
the Blacksmiths, who spend their in
comes and fruits of their labor with our
''home people" are alike entitled to the
patronage of their fsllow-citizens So,
don't forget that f. IL. CREWS, the
JOB PRINTER, will do your work in
neat style, and at prices that will COM
pete with the lowest, for same quality
OF work, and grade of stock used.
j.. III. CREWS,
The JOB PRINTER.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

Thos. K. Hudgens and family, OF
Easley, T. now located at Laurens,
S. O. The best wishes of The Senti-
mel and Toms many friends through.
out the county attend them.-Pickens
Sentinel.
THE ADVERTISER extends to Mr..
Hudgens and his family a cordial wei.
come to Laurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
The Southern Field.

A splendid publication Of the South.
err Railway Co., devoted to the inter
ests OF the territory adjacent to that
great company in the South. The Oc-
tober number is specially admirable.
Address M. V. Richards, Esq, Wash
ington and gets copy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

IS cents is what they arc sell
ing it for---S. M. & e. II. Wilkes
& Co. Do not thinh that any one
can sell something as good. See
their cad" this week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

M . H.Burdine, of Gray Court, passed
through the city yesterday on his way
home; MIR. Burdine has been spending
a week In Atlanta attending the Geor-
gia State Fair. = Greenyille News
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
Jack Frost.

There was on Saturday morning last
q killing FROST" '"Then comes a frost
"a killing FROST" 1t could do little
hurt and its appearance would drive
away Yellow Jack.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

The $4,000 Bucks Steel Range
Given Away---Jim Whitmire, a
very worthy colored man of Cross
Anchor, S. c., was the lucky
holder Of ticket No. 1860.
S. M. e f.. II, Wilkes q Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

See those new hats Just in on
Saturday. All styles and colors
at Mrs. Adams.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08
For bargains don't stop till you
get to Simmons Bargain Store.
Glorious News

Glorious News
Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile,
of Washita, 1. T. He writes:
"Four bottles of Electric Bitters
has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula,
which had caused her great suffer-
ing for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face,
and the best doctors could give no
help; but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent" This
shows what thousands have
proved,-that Electric Bitters is
the best blood purifier known. It's
the supreme remedy for eczema,
letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils
and running sores. It stimulates
liver, kidneys and bowels, expels
poisons, helps digestion, builds
up the strength. Only 50 cents.
Sold by The Luurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

Think of a plush cape trimmed
in fur for $1.25, but you can get
II at Mrs. Adams.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

Messrs. S, M. e. e. II. Wilkes
az Co., Laurens, S. c.: Please find
my check on the Banks of Column
bla for $54,47 in payment for
Furniture. This comes from Dr..
j. j. Watson, Columbia, S. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

Is hereby given under the provis.
ions of the criminal statutes Of this
State, prohibiting the entry on the
lands of the undersigned for the pur-
pose of hunting, or any other purpose,
on or after this date.
w. II. Martin,
II. E. Todd,
j. d. Watts,
Henry Kennedy,
Jno.A a. B%arksdale,
@. ID. Barksdale,
b. w. Ball.
H. Y. Simpson.
j. w. Jones,
October 28rd 1890.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

Laurens Exhibitors at the State Fair.
Mr.. j. d. w. Watts sent a car loaded
with poultry and sheep to win pre-
miums at the fair.
Col. j. III. Wharton, Of Waterloo,
sent a herd of beautiful jerseys.
Messrs. Warren Bolt, DIR. w. Ii. Dial
and DR.. Bell will try their horses.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

Something new---hot drinks at
Palmetto Drug Go.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-11-08

The cheapest line of plush and
cloth capes ever shown in Lau.
rens at 0 b. Simmons.
Bargain in all kind of Shoes at
O.. B. Simmons.