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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
The EXpOsitiOu.

The committee appointed by Capt.
>. B. llumbcrt, representing the diff
ferent townships, largely attended in
the court house auditorium on Monday,
Capt. liumb'rt presiding. Looking TO
the rcprcst ntatiOn of Laurens by q
county exhibit at the Charleston Ex-
position, 1T was decided to appoint com
mlttCcs on the following subjects: ON
ii"ld crops: J. u, sullivan, John H.
iihntcr; manufactures, wood and iron.
w. II. DrummOHd, j.. G.. williams:
textiles. 9. M. Bale l.. NJ. Was,on:
minerals, j. J.. aXon, Il. !. Hender-
son; dairy T. apiary, j II. Pc'cn, j.
ID. w. Watts: horticulture, NJ. a. sum.
mere, Frank Mcdl0ck; forestry, DR..
II. Is. Aiken, &. Martin: household,
w. :. RasOr, G.. &. Vourg: stock. ca.
j. H.. Wharton John T.. Bell. These
committees arc called to meet ut Lau,
rens &. II. on SaleSday in May next
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
4 Fire Alarm,

When the alarm Of fire is sent IN in
Laurens tic town bell rings and the po-
lice discharge their pistols On Saturday
morning a tenant house on the prcmi-
scs OF Capt. j. Il. Minter was reported
ablaze. 1t resulted in q royal fusiladc
OF some ten minutes, as il every cham
Der window in the city were thrown
up and a six shooter emptied Of all its
chambers. Fortunately the fire was
promptly cXtinguished. 1t is probably
a good regulation to arouse the citizens
in small towns dependent upon the pa.
tr!otiSm Of volunteer fire departments.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

The State Convention Of KINGS
D"ughterS will meet here on the l7th
OF April. the delegates arriving on
me lGth inst. 1t IS expected that there
VII be about thirty.nvc in number.
me sessions Of the convention will b,
hc!d IN the Presbyterian church, and
Mrs; Edgar Martin, President Of tho
locai chapter, and its various members
are making clabl"Ate preparations for
Ine entertainment of the visiting
Daughters. a reception will probabIyy
be rendered them at the Presbvtorion
church on the evening Of the lcth inst.
Mrs. Davis, Of New York, President of
the ordcr in America will be present,
and OF cour:c the State officers as we'll,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
A Big Steal.

Oa saturday last at noon Il package
containing five hundred dollars was
stolen from the Express Office, this
city. Mr.. Stewart Miller, in charge of
the office r,ccipted for the package at
noon, placing in Il table drawer and
absented himself for a few minutes.
Later making up his express invoice
ne found the package gone. 1t was to
have gone on the midday train to
S~impsonville, Greenvillc county. a
negro, Press Watts, employed about
the Depot has been arrested and at
thiS writing is In Jail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
SaIeSday.

Their was a goodly crowd. No pub.
lie sales. 1t was more social than
otherwise. Farmers say, especially IN
Young and Dial, that the great rain
did considerable damage. Much Of
the %ploughing and preparation must be
done anew and anxiety is expressed
that the lands nav not be in the for
ward state they had counted on,
Since the rain much attention has
been given to terraces, in many in
stances washed away and needing re
newiDg.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

III the weather is dry enough the
early farmers will plant some corr this
week. We heard an old time farmer,
who planted corn before guano was
heard Of, say that he preferred to wait
for Il warm spell after April /, to
plant, for he noticed that corn that
came up soon after planting, grew OF
rapidly and did better than that which
was several weeks in the ground. He
generally had corn to sell.-Spartau-
burg Spartan.
An old farmers rule is to plant when
the poplar leaf IS as bio as o SQUIRRELS
esr.-ED. ADVERTISER.
Mr.. d. II. Wadsworth, of Laurcns,
arrived in town last week and will
make Darlington his home He will
have charge Of the new store At the
cotton mill and horcs TO be ready for
business in about ten days. Mr.. WadS-
WOrth's management of the cotton mill
sure at LaurcpS has demonstrated the
lact that he is a safe conservative
business man, and gives assurance that
The enterprise in Darlington will be Il
success darlington Messenger.
DR.. II. l.. Todd, n DENTS. from Gin.
ton, S. c., is in the city for Il few days.
Or. Todd is u young man we'll up in
ms profession and he is here with an
ldea OF locating in Spartanburk. If he
decide to make ~Spartanburg his home
he will be gladly welcomed and will
receive the patronage that he de-
rves.-Spartanburg Herald, 18th nit.
Hon. A.. c. Latimcr, of Bolton, left Il
few days ago for Mexico, to be absen:
for several weeks. Mr.. Latimer has
publicly announced himself q candi-
date for the United States Senate and
Will give some one a close race as he is
one of the most hustling politicians on
the stump in the State. = Honea Path
Chronicle.
1t is said that an alligator was seen
on the banks OF Reedy river yesterday
afternoon by several boys who we're
playing near the stream. The saur'an
was doubtless washed here by the re-
cent heavy ins.-Greenvillc News.
Miss Mary Rivers leaves tomorrow
Tor Clinton to accept a position as
strenographer and Neutrality-suspicious.
tanburg Herald, 3lst ult.
The "Amcrican Girl" Shoes and OK
ford in all the latest styles. Every
pair guaranteed. Soc aCents.
j, IT,. Minter 4, PRO
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
; Adams Opening on Saturday

N, adams opening on saturday
AS,,e,. success i'm spite Of the in
~ weather and on Monday ana
ttD. ,,y furrc vv,y big RUSS there.
T'TG, y, are beautiful of course and
S.,nrte accord Gly to fashions
s,sst departure. The silks and
70! dress goods are also lovely. Miss
ty,,,on. Miss Armstrong and Miss
s m,,is BarkSdalc are assisting Mrs.
Iiin'.
r,,f Hughes found Bonnie Maddox,
,...,r. old. and a small cOlOrCd boy
Snar,anburg on the streets Sat
,n1r The Cnl.f carried the boy
,,rs with him aud managed to get
iSn m the sundays train. The boy
trsrpr got q chance to Skcdaddle and
.,is a bold rush for the Augusta road.
rorcy Darlington, colorcd, lost his
,,me in this city 10y an accidental fire,
%Tie:Gay evening, the 10Th ult. He
", mos, OF his fGrniturG ard house
Va stuff. The house was insured for
1GW aud lis value 500. 90. He is an
i],jcsrious man and the loss falls hard
uCn hin.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club have
selected Ms. }. ., G. Fleming and
YD Il. X. Aiken to represent them
!, the State Federation Of Women's
Cgts, which meets at Grccnville next
month. Mrs. Fcsthcrst ne, who is
President Of the Wednesday Club and
aydaOr for the State Federation, will
,S attend the Convention in Green
vile. The Laurens club will be ropre-
serted by three of its brightest and
most cultivated members.
The Schuberts gave a splendid con
ert Moniay night, but the rain kept
nsuy away and the library did not ben
so largely as was hoped for. The
House was kindly rendered the
,dieS Of the library association free Of
mt for the occasion by the city couu-
| and Mr.. Luther McCord also aided
lem very materially by lending ore
bis best pianos.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
800 Reward 800.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased 10 learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all It's stages and
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires Il
constitutional treatment. HaU's Ca
trrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
s~isting nature in doing it's work. TIL
proprietors have SO much faith in Us
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list Of tcsti-
mOnials. Address,
+. j. CHENEY e. CO.,
Toledo, O,
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
The Appetite Of II Cont

Is envied by all poor d~yspeptics
whose Stomach and Liver are out of
order. All such should know that DR..
Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful
Stomach and Liver Remedy, gives a
splendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit hat inSures per-
feet health and great energy. Only 25
cents at Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
Perfection Never Attained.

1t is not claimed hat perfection has
been attained in the manufacture of
"Ciifton' hour, but it approaches per-
lection more nearly than any other
hour sold in Laurens. 1t is, however,
absolutely pure, and makes the most
delicious bread, cake AID pastry. Sold
by II N. Barksdalc and Nj. II. fowler.
the retail grocers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
Bulletins +. ON Clemson.

THE ADVERTISER is Glad to have
Bulletins from Clemson on the follow
log subjects: Grapes "Fungicides,"
Substances that XIII and prevent dis
eases in plants and Rice" Seat free
to South Carolinians asking for them.
Information on spraying is invaluable.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
Game Birds.

The time is up for shooting the
quail. owners of lands and hunters
should look wei TO it, that the law for
the protection OF game is observed
There is no reason that the wild ur-
key Should no, ~ umd in our midst OK
cept the Indifference OF Our own poo
plc,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
iOuT' lee Cream

PRESIDENT II. II. Hudgens, OF the Oil
Mill, tells THE ADVERTISER that his
Ice manufactury will be in operation in
due time. So we need not be concerned
about our ices OF the purest water and
ahead CT the picnic season.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
EaSley News.

This is a new venture in the Jour
nalistic field, four columns, neat, clean,
fresh as the neighboripg mountain
breeze, 1t is diminutivc now, but
should grow" rs its motto reads
Large oaks from Little Acorns grow
We believe the reading should be
N,all
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
Religious Notice.

There will be preaching in the First
Methodist Church on Thursday even
ing. This Will be the opening service
Of the protracted meeting to be held in
that church. The meeting will con-
tinuc several days and the public is cor
daily invited to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
Roy. Mr.. Estes.

The many friends Of this gentleman
is in Augusta, where he under
went Il delicate operation, will learn
with pleasure that he is doing well.
We hope to hear Of his early and en-
tire restoration to health
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
Laurcns ~Complimentcd.

Gov. insolvency has appointed his
stan ard among them w. II. Martin,
Esq, of this city, as Aide dc Camp
with the rank of Lieut-Colonel.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
4 FlOur of Ouolity.

No Hour sold in Laurens matches the
Clifton in quality and purity. The
wealth OF rich gluten contained in this
flour makes sweet, wholesome bread of Il
Tutty llavor. II. n. Barksdale ard Nj.
h. Fowler, the grCccrs, have it for sale.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

Mrs. Adams can show YOU the most
complete line of ncckwear and belts.
Sdeethem.
Always ready to give a square deal
for a round dollar. Sit down in q quiet
place and read our advertisements.
O. B. Simmons.
See the Hats and the prices before
buying. We have them to suit every
body. Mrs. Adams.
What about a nice Hat Rack? You
will need one, won't you? Cal at cur
store and LOOK at our entire line Of
these goods. No 81 in Oak, height Z
feet, width 4 feet, with 81 X 30 French
Beyel Mirror Only $l5 IS
s. M. 81 Il. Fl. Wilkes.
See the 10 cents Ginghams that arc
going for 81 cents.
Romember il you cannot call there
is still a connecting link between US
the telephone. Call No. SO.
o b. Simmons.
Bucks Stoves lead the procession.
Others following the Great White
enamel line. Sold only by
s. M. 81 Il. III. Wilkes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

The Prettiest line of laces and m
bro!deites at Mrs. Adams.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
NOTICE

NOTICE
Tho payment of City Taxes has been
extended till April 10Th. After that
time PENALTY WILL CERTAINLY
AND WITHOUT EXCEPTION BE
ADDED.
Take due notice and govern yourself
accordingly.
By order OF Council.
G. T.. GRAY,
Mayor.
l.. G.. BALE. G.. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
ATTENTION! ATTENTIONu
Teachers and Scholars OF Laurens
E0unty

Wishing to save you money, rs well
as to supply you with tho latest books,
we have put In stock J%ohnson's Read
ers, Lees Histories, Ginu's Arithmo-
tics and Frey's Biographies. Glad to
have you call.
Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03
G. T.. Barrett Living.

C.P Barrett, formerly OF this city,
who had q most remarkable career in
this State, was lately seen in Philadel-
phia by II gentleman from S~partanburg.
"A few months ago Barrett was seen
working q a butcher shop.
II was published a year or so .
that Barrett had died. This was pro.
badly published for a distinct purpose
and originated with that remarkable
man.
G. II. Bal 'ett'S record is unique
Brilliant, well educated ana as,ute to
the last degree. he planned and car.
ried ont an almost endless succession
of frauds against, though partly under
the protection, Of that NEST nearly
perfect organization - the United
States %postOnIce department. - Spar
tanburg Journal.
brilliant rascal" he.-ED. ADvER-
User.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

The "Amcrican Girl" Shoes and OK
ford in all the latest styles Every
pair guaranteed. Soc agents.
j. T.. Minter 81 Bro.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

The opera house has been leased for
two years to Carroll NJ. Miller, an en-
terprlsing young business man VINO
will doubtless secure good theatrical
attractions for next winter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

a great rain is falliLG as we make
up our paper and the streams are
already Overlooking. Unqucstionably
much damage will follow.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

On account Merry Makers Week,
April % to 81, the G.. 81 w. G. road will
sell round trip tickets to Augusta for
one fare. Great opportunity for q de-
lightful time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

Our new city authorities showed
c~ommendable activity in repairing
promptly the damage done by the
downpour of last week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

MIR. A. Fl. Dagnall, a member Of the
Anderson bar, and formerly Of this
city, was in town last week on pro-
fessional business, receiving a cordial
welcome from his old friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

Il. G.. BALLE. G.. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-04-03

Mr.. w. p. Thomson, lately with
the Laurens cotton mill store, has ac-
ceptcd a position at Darlington. Mr..
Thomason and his charming wife will
be greatly missed in Lanrens.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-11
HORTICULTURAL HINTS.

Plant no fruit trees unless you in
tend to feed and cultivate them. Set
out first diverse supply for home
use; there is as much profit in these
as in those planted for sale.
The peach will not thrive on low
ground, preferring an elevated situa-
ton. Plums prefer stiff, damp soil,
therefore, plum stocks are often used
for an orchard of peaches where the
latter are to be planted on low ground.
According to conservative esti-
mate there will be ~ beet sugar fac
tories in operation in the United
States by, the end of next autumn.
Everything indicates that the industry
is thoroughly established throughout
the country. L -.-~.. 80.
Z While weak solution of copperas
will rid the cabbage plants: of worms,
if >sprinkled upon them, a, solution of
pine tar will be found preferable.
Prepare quantity in a barrel, and
have but little care as to the propor-
tons, as the water will take up Just
so much of the tar, and no more.
r. If an old apple orchard is composed
OF trees having sound vigorous
trunks, it is well worth caring for,
even if it bears poor kinds of fruit 1t
does not take more than three or four
years to regraft and will then be more
profitable than a young orchard is
likely to be ten years after planting
Midland Farmer. - :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-11
{ FARM HOUSE CELLAR.
II Should BE Built or Repaired In
Summer When theSsoil aWater $.
" t~'T1 Il at ITS Lowest. xs#: '<<4'

The farm house cellar is an impor-
tant factor in the management of the
farm. A poor cellar hastens the de-
'terioration Of the farm produce that
may; be stored in it for preservation
during the winter If any improve
ments are to be made in it., now is the
time when they must be considered;
as they should certainly be made dur
ing summer time and when the soil
water is below the bottom of the eel
lar. If cellar is to be valuable,
dampness must be eliminated. There
is no doubt that cement floor is a
desideratum in most cellars. The ex-
ceptions are the cellars where the nat
ural texture and lay of the land are
such that the bottom of the cellar
is perfectly dry. Such cases are not,
however, numerous in the prairie
states where the ground is level. Cen
orally the moisture in the ground
works sideways enough to get under
the cellar and then works upward.
Two results come from this: the cell
lar gets wet in spots and in rainy
weather even pools form in the low
places; the walls have their support
softened and settle enough to cause
cracks to appear in the ceilings ard
around the chimneys. The moisture
once >present is with difficulty removed,
no matter how much the windows and
doors are opened. This condition OF
affairs in the fall causes considerable
loss. The fruits and vegetables are
put into the cellar and should be kept
cool. To do this the doors and win.
dows should be opened during a part
of the night to let in the cool air and
should be closed during the day to
prevent the cool air being displaced by
the warm air. But in the numerous
damp or wet cellars this is not posi-
BILE. The doors and windows must be
kept open during the day to assist in
drying out the water that has soaked
in during the time of the fall rains;
This, of course, renders the cellar OF
very little value during the whole an.
tumnal season.. Just when the farm
products should be kept cool they are
repeatedly exposed to conditions OF
heat and moisture that start the life
principles into activity. Not only so,
but in the fruits and vegetables the
molds and germs that make rot multi.
ply and begin their destructive work
1t is therefore manifest1y to the in.
terest of the farmer to have a dry
cellar and ono that can be kept cool
in the manner indicated, The first
principle is to have cellar that will
not have to be kept open to insure
freedom from moisture. A small sum
of money spent in improving the cellar
is sure to be paying investment, to
say nothing of the improvement in
the sanitary conditions of the farm
home.-Farmers' Review.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-11
TEMPORARY DAM.

and set each with one end on two
horses four feet high, A in sketch,
spread out at the bottom and strongly
braced: The timbers are placed in the
stream with the long pieces up stream,
and the horses are set the required
distance apart to constitute the spans.
These are made by putting two or
three stringers on each span from one
of these horses to the other.
Plank and cover the long timbers,
driving one end of the planks into the
bottom of the stream, as at in
sketch, and fastening the other to the
horses. Note particularly that these
planks, b in sketch, are laid lengthwise
and not crosswise in the stream. Dur
ing the construction it may be neces-
sary to weight down the long pieces,
but as soon as the water flows upon
the long slope it will hold the dam
securely in place. If the water is shall
low, few common grain sacks filled
with dirt and laid along the foot of the
planks will seal the bottom and keep
the water from rushing out under the
dam.-C. j. Blanchard, in Farm and
Home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-11
= His CIaasiAc.<aou

There was q rug on the line that needed
attention, and she had been looking fox
some able-hodied man. T.
L"Are you q carpet beaten" she asked
OF the hobo who applied for little financial
assistance.
hastily backed away. Tm dead besa te
IT don't believe you do any beating at
oil" she retorted.
"Just give me a chance" he said, ITO beat
q woman out Of little coin, and see what
happens" Chicago Post.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-11
AN ADJUSTABLE DAM.
Temporary Structure That Can Ne
:: Quickly Pint in Place, and Re- -
moved ~ Quickly.

In the irrigated sections Of the west,
where bitches are supplied with water
from mountain streams and near their
sources, it is very frequently neces-
sary to build dams which can be quick
ly put in place and as quickly removed.
In the spring the melting SHOWS con-
vert the tiniest brooks into torrents
which no dam of aught save the most
solid masonry can withstand. Under
the tremendous pressure which these
torrents exert, the temporary struc-
lures would stand the strain long
enough to back up the water in the
stream for distance, and then go out.
with a rush. The water loosed from
restraint rushes down, carrying out
headgates and filling bitches with rock,
sand and refuse, and frequently caus-
ing such damage as to prevent any irri-
cation for that season.
In sections where these conditions
prevail the following suggestion for
temporary dam will be of value: Take
pieces of timber about eight feet long
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-11
THE TRAINED NURSE HABIT
Fad That Is Growing Quite Com.
mon Among Women Who
Can Afford It,

One modern ailment which, like
nervous prostration, affects only those
wealthy enough to afford it, is known
among it's victims as the trained-nurse
habit. 1t may be acquired by it's VIC
i'm in various degrees. The wealth
Ter person is, the oftener will she-it
is usually she-have a trained nurse
in the house. With the cost, $25 a
week, it will be seen that the ha bit is
indeed luxury. When the victim lives
in hotel the expenses is proportion
ately greater. Expensive hotels have
often been recommended as the best
means Of curing the worst cases of
the trained-nurse habit when the
trouble was so deeply seated as to be
a cause of anxiety to the patients
friends and family, says the Cincinnati
Enquirer. :,..>"
The disease is always to be dag.
nosed from the desire Of the sufferer
to have a trained nurse on the least
provocation and to Keep her beyond
the time she is needed. The most ae-
grayated cases Of the disease are seen
when the patient has a: trained nurse
regularly in the house. It is usually
found in these cases that the victim
is a young mother who needs, OF
thinks she needs, the care of the nurse
for her small children. In this class
of cases the amount of wealth is usu.
! ally sufficient to make the attack very
aggravated. ~
This disease has been known to take
such hold on its victims that in. per.
feet health they still retain their nurse
on the pretext that she may be need
ed at any time for the members OF ths
family. The luxury of such mem
Der. OF the household staff is not to be
denied and the habit that keeps her ii
the house. leads to comfort under near
~ all circumstances. " - :. =
The trained nurse fortunate enough
to find employment in one of thes.
homes Of the rich is indeed to be con
graduated. The work is light and TIL
payment regulated by the regula1
staff; thus It is necessary to be ill i,
order. to get the full value Of the none.
paid to the nurse. 81 /.