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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
WHY RENT?

When you can own your own home
with the same money?
The Piedmont Savings and Invest
ment Company will enable you to do
this.
Instead of Paying Rent for years
and owning nothing at the end of the
term the property Is yours.
Meanwhile, you have had the home
from the first-with the motive to i'm
prove it.
Owning ones home does more to
make an independent man than any
thing else.
A man with little or no property finds
1t hard to borrow and build.
Such men this company provides
credit for.
There are hundreds Of working
men in this town paying REM on
houses that are not cosy and comforta
BILE, they have no c0nven!ences, that
r not kept up and that are not inn
proving in value.
Lots in Laurens are cheap. These
same men, with the rent money they
are paying, can all own homes in
which they will take pride and which
will grow more valuable each year..
The Piedmont Savings and Invest
ment Company is not a building and
loan association. Why? Because the
contract Is certain and definite. The
borrower knows to O day when his
DEBT will be due. Moreover the rate OF
Interest is lower.
w. w. BALL and M. !. COPELAND.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
LITERATURE OF TIE
SOUTH WAS THEME Il.
President Snyder of WOfford College
Here on the Invitation of the
Wednesday Club.

President Snyder of Wofford Col
lege lectured Friday evening in the
city school chapyl on Southern Litera
ture, at the invitation of the Wednes,
day Club, Ladies.
DIR. Snyder recognized the fact thai
the South has not produced a "%iitera-
ture" in the words full meaning. He
spoke of the efforts and aspirations O.
writer's having taken their direction
from the social and political conditions
OF which the characteristics most dis
tinctive were plantation life and the in.
ter.ocked ideas Of states rights and
African slavery. The South's real in.
tellectual achievement is to be found in
the sphere OF state-craft and until the
war the endeavors towards literary
distinction were secondary.
The address was scholarly and show
ed a lively familiarity with the theme.
The speaker has an easy, graceful and
finished platform style and the interest
and attention of his auditors were held.
In closing DR.. Snyder alluded to some
of the later writers who have In re-
cent years won at least apresent vogue
in reading circles.tWhile the lecturers
statement that the South has not yet
had q true "literature" is accurate.
the question arises: Does not the South
produce more than its share of contcm.
porary fiction and other writing when
the sparsity of its population, poverty
of its schools and colleges and thinness
of it's reading public are considered? In
other words, is 1T not almost remarka-
be that SO many like Page, Craddock,
Harris, Allen and lesser lights innum-
cradle OF the rank of Miss johnson, Jno
Fox, III. s.. Edward and Miss Glasgow
have been able to get the eye of the
whole American reading public? The
notable fact to THE ADVERTISER is that
the output of Southern pens seems to
be In such demand throughout the
country. While it's own reading pub.
lie Is relatively small, its writer's meet
those Of the North on equal terms in
their own territory. The explanation
is doubtless that the South before the
whole world is q theme of romantic
and literary interest and that the rich
mines from which they draw are the
sources of any extraordinary popular
ity that Southern story tellers may
have. This explanation was limited by
DR.. Snyder when he alluded to the
part of the South In the Civil War.
BY the way, DR.. Snyder did o men
ton the unpalatable truth that while
the South teens with clever story
writers,S none has come from South
C%arl'na, since, perhaps, William Gil
more Sims. No. one South Carolina
writer of fiction or poetry has won q
reputation in late years, SO far as we
recall. 1t is rather puzzling that for a
third of a century South Carolina has
been relatively 50 barren of literary
production. The lamented Coogler
warbled a solemn fact about his state:
She never was given to literature
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
State of South Carolina,
.LAURENS COUNTY.
In Court of Common Pleas.

In Court OF common Pleas,
Piedmont Savings and Investment Com
pany, Plaintiff, against G. M. Mills,
Thomas Sanders and Fannie Cald-
well, Defendants.
Pursuant to q decree of the court in
the above stated action, | will sell a.
December, 1908, 1t being the 7th day of
the month, to the highest bidder, the
following lot of land, to wit:
All that lot of land, containing one
acre, more or less, situate in the city of
Laurens, County and stato above
named. bounded by lands of Mrs. Mary
Y. Darlington, G.. M. Mills and Hamp-
ton Street, same being the lot con
veyed to Fannie Caldwell, by Jno. w.
Simpson, on July 18th, 1871.
Terms of Sale: One-half cash and the
Daiance on a credit of one year, with
leave to the purchaser to pay all cash,
the credit portion to bear intere st from
the date of sale and to be secured by
bond of the purchaser and a mortgage
OF the premises, the mortgage to pro-
vide for Insurance ON the buildings in
favor of said officer to the extent OfNthe
mortgage debt. IL the purchaser at
said sale do not Immediately comply
Herewith, the said officer Is directed
to sell Immediately, or on some subse-
quent Salesday at the risk OF said pur-
chaser, aud continue to do so until
there shall be found O. purchaser who
Will comply with his bid.
JOHN f. BOLT,
@. c.. G. p,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LAURENs,
Court of Common Pleas.

BY virtue of the decree of the Court
In the case of j. G.. Hutchinson VS..
Mamie u. Fuller and others, / will sell
at Laurens Court House, South Caro-
lima, at public cutlery, to the highest
bidder, on Salesday In December, 1908,
beiog the 7th day of the month, all that
tract OF land in Laurens County, i'm said
State, known as the Tillman Fuller
land, sold In two separate parcels.
Tract No L, containing one hundred
and sixty-nine acres, more or less,
bounded by lands OF Dolly Madden,
Geo, VIM, j. II. Pinson and others.
Tract No. 2, containing one hundred
and sixty nine acres, more or less,
bounded by tract No ], lands OF T.. s..
Fuller, IL. w. Pitts, Isaac Grant and
Others.
Terms of Sale-Onesthird cash, the
balance with interest, 10 be secured by
bond OF purchaser and mortgage of the
premises, due in two equal fnstaIments
of one and two years from day of sale,
with leave to purchasers to- pay ali
cSsh Purchaser to pay for papers. ~
purchaser does not comply land To be
rescld at risk Of defaaitsng purchaser.
john - EoLT,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
State of South Carolina,
u OF LAURENS.
In Common Pleas.

In Common Pleas.
Sallie l.. Daniel, Mamie s. Fuller and
Alta Lee Ellis, Plaintiffs. against
Mary @. Smith, Wilmot Smith, IT,
d~iv.dually, and as Administrators Of
the estate of DIR. John II. Smith, de-
ceased, ct al.
Pursuant to an order Of the court in
the above stated case, dated October,
80, 1908, L will cell at Lsureus, c.. H,
on Salesday In December next, being
the 7th day of the month, during the
legal hours of sale, the following de-
scribed real estate, situated In the
County and State aforesaid.
Tract No. 1,containiug 103 ITO acres,
more or less, bounded by lands OF j.. p.
Jones, Joseph II. Johnson. Thomas
Hood and tracts Nos. Q and 3.
Tract No. 2, containing 102 2-10 acres,
or less, bounded by lands of j. p.
Jones, estate OF John II. OwiDgs, ID. l..
Henderson and tracts Nos, 1 and 3.
Tract No. 3, containing OFT acres,
mor or less, bounded by lands Of j. @.
Martin, p. Fl. BALDWIN and tracts Nos.
1 and 2.
Terms of Sal,--One-half of purchase
money cash; balance on n credit OF
twelve months, secured by bond of the
purchaser and q mortgage OF the prem.
Uses sold, with interest from day OF
sale, with leave tothe purchaser to pay
his entire bid in cash. Purchaser tc
pay for paper. II the purchaser fails
20 comply with the terms OF sale, land
will be resold on the same or s0ms
subsequent sAlesday on tho same tesmI
nc the risk ofthe fofmer purchaser.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
GROWS CORN
SUCCESSFULLY.
Alvin j. Martins Fine
Specimens.
YIELD WAS LARGE.
Made Thirty-Five Bushels
to the Acre.
This was DOno without the Use OF Com.
mercial Fertilizers and on Up-
lands-Plenty OF Pork.

In these days of Ii cents cotton it is
worth while to observe that Laureus
County can produce corn. MI. Alvin
j. Martin Of Youpgs has shown The
ADVERTISER some specimens of rtcord-
breaking corn, that shcu'd encourage
all Leurens farmers.
The four cara which he left With
THE ADVERTISER measure an average
OF ten inches in length and eight in
circumference around the middle. They
are of the Hollis Straw berry variety,
the seed Of which Is sold by Il. w.
Wood 81 Sons Of Richmond.
This corn was raised by Mr.. Martin
on uplinds and the yield was from 80
to 40 bushels the acre. This was with
out commercial FERTILIZER, though
some stable and lot manure was made.
On five acres he harvested $50 bushels.
Mr.. Martin is one of those farmers
who makes his own hay, his own corn
and other %provender and most of the
meat. that he and his family consume.
lie is a farmer who believes in farming
and he finds it a good calling, While he
is not a rich man, he has cotton out of
farming what probably the wealthiest
of men do not always get out of other
cal'ings-solid and comfortable indie
%psndence.
Mr.. Martin also brought TO THE AID
VERTISER some magnificent specimens
ofpears, showing that he is a fruit grow
er as we'll as a corn grower. Moreover, he
has porkers, raised on his own corn and
other produce which will net 1900
pounds.
To some farmers South Carolina is
naturally the best country on the face OF
the earth.
Why not to all?
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
AMONG OUR FRIENDS.

Miss Ina Vance of Clinton is visiting
Mrs. G. G. Albright.
Mr.. Wash Drummond of Lanford was
here Monday.
MI. William Webb of Nashville is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j.. ID. Watts.
Miss Sal!ie Rivers OF Spartanburg is
Visiting relativesin the city.
Miss Hall of Georgia is visiting Mrs.
r. e. Babb.
j. Conway Elliott has accepted the
superintendency OF u furniture factory
in Yaldosta, Ga.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
Joints

In the fingers, toes, arms, and other
parts of the body, arc joints that arc
infamed and swollen By rheumatism-
that acid condition of the blood which
affects the muscles also.
Sufferers dread to move, especially
after sitting or lying long, and their
condition is commonly worse in wet
weather.
ut has been . long ti;mo since We haY6
been without Hoods S~arsaparipa. My
father thinks lie could not do Without II.
He has been tro;:aled with rheumatism
since he was q boy, and Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the only mcdicinc he can take that
will enable him TO take his place i'm the
field" Miss ADA DorY, Sidney, Iowa.
Hoods ~GGrsgpariIl0
and Pills
Remove the cause of rhcumatism-no
outward application can. Take them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
A Thanksgiving Suggestion.

If you would give the members OF
your family n good reason for a sin.
cere Thanksgiving by supplying them
with good wholesome bread, use "Clif-
flour in its making. 1t will pro-
duce bread that tickles the palate and
strengthens the body. Call for "Clif.
ton" if you want the best.
II. N. Barksdale,
M. H.. Fowler.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
Honor Roll

or Eden High School for month end
Ing, November, 1 3,61903:
First Grade-Ruby Babb, Lola Mar
tin, Margie Holder, Lila Babb, Booth
Gray.
Second Grade--Fred Armstrong.
Third Grade - Gihhon Armstrong,
Ralph Martin.
Fourth Grade-Yance Gray, Clay
Babb, Floyd Armstrong.
SIKH Grown-Sallie Brownlee Hask-
ell Gray, Murphy Mahaffey.
Eighth Grade-Claytie Babb, Jim
Mahaffey.
Sara Copeland,
Teacher,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
Gained Forty Pounds in Thirty Days

For several months our younger
brother had been troubled with indi.
gestion. He tried several remedies
but got no benefit from them. We pur-
chased some of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets and he commenced
taking them. Inside of thirty days he
had gained forty pounds in flesh. He
Is now fully recovered. We have a
good trade on the tablets.-Holley
Bros, Merchants, Long Branch, Mo.
For sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
ONE CENT A WORD.

LoST.-Between Laurens and Clin-
ton on Monday, Nov. 2, black overcoat.
Reward to finder if returned to
w. II. ADAIR,
1t Renno, S. @.
For SAL--Pine and oak lumber and
pine and oak wood. Call or write to
j. H. Davis, Clinton, S. C.
WANTED = Persimmon, Dogwood
Hickory and Holly Logs. Freight paid
on carloads. James Cockshott, Char
lesion, s.. @. a
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
Solicitor Sease Here.

Solicitor 7. S. Sease was in the city
laft week. His business here was to
examine the records of the sheriff's
and clerk Of courts Offices for data for
use In his annual report. Solicitor
Sease is a capable and careful officer.
He is always a welcome visitor in Lau-
rens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25
THE BEST

"Chamberlain's Pain Balm is con-
sidered the best liniment on the mark
et," write Post & Bliss, OF Georgia,
VT. No other liniment will heal a cut
or bruise so promtly. No other affords
such quick relief from rheumat'c
pains. No other is so valuable for deep
seated pains like lame back and pains
and In the chest. Give this linIment a
trial aud you will never wish to be
without it. Sold by Laurens Drug Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25

The finest quality of granulated loaf
sugar Is used in the manufacture of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and
the roots used in it's preparation give
it a flavor similar to maple syrup, max
ing it quite pleasant to take. Mr.. w.
L. Roderick, of Pooleville, Md, in
speaking Of this remedy, says; ~ have
with my children for several years and
can truthfully say it is the best pre-
paration of the kind 1 know of. The
children like to take it and it has no
injurious after effect. For sale by Lau-
rens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25

Hives are a terrible torment TO the
little folks, and to some oder ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
AT any drug store, 80 cents.
No matter how long you have had
the cough, IL it hasn't already deyel-
.orway Pine Syrup will cure it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-11-25

Energy all gone? Headache? Stom-
ach out Of order? Simply q case of
torpid liver. Burdock Blood Bitters
will make a new man Or woman of you.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08
School Board Elects Teachers.

At the last regular meeting OF the
school board nearly all the teachers
on the present force were re elected
for the next school year. It is under
stood that a number, however, will
not accept and there will be several
vacancies to fill. Miss Odelia Bauer,
of the First primary department., and
Miss Kathryn Bauer, of the Sixth
grade, in the Central building, noti-
fed the board some time ago that they
would not be candidates for re-elec-
tion. They will probably teach next
year in the public schools atIWheaton.
Miss Isabelle Chase, who will not be
on the faculty next. year, will be sue
ceeded in the Garfield : school by Miss
Ella Could ) nho-Hill he transferred
from the Lincoln building, and in ad-
dition to this it is expected that there
will be several transfers among the
present faculty. Miss Martha Haley,
of this city, who is at present teach.
ing in Alexandria,, has been elected
as member of the faculty for next
year. The board has another meet
ing Wednesday evening of next week,
when 1t is expected that all vacancies
will be filed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08
Week Of Player and Self Denial.

Week Of Prayer and Self Denial.
The present week is observed by the
Salvation Army as the Week of
Prayer and Self Denial. To many of
us the notion Of q special period for
such purposes seems wholly unneces-
sary In an organization whose every
hour is made up of prayer and all
too often of lasting, with endless hard
work on top of it all; but these sturdy
fighters against evil best know their
needle, and no one acquainted with
their work can doubt that those needs
are many and imperative. During
the week of April 5th to 18th, then,
the local body of Army workers while
themselves practising the most rigid
self denial, ask their friends to aid
them so far Is may be for further and
greater use against the powers of
evil.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08
Funeral Of Peter Carlson.

The funeral services over the re-
mains OF Peter E. Carlson, who
passed away at his home in the Fourth
ward Tuesday of last week, occurred
On Friday afternoon. Services were
conducted at the Separatist church
and we're read by Mr.. Swan Edlund,
who was present from Duluth to ofici-
ate at the last sad rites. The inter-
ment was in Fairview cemetery, and q
large number of sorrowing neighbors
and friends, 90 we'll as the relatives,
followed the remains to their. last
resting place. All the members of
the family were present at the funeral.
Mrs. Lottie Anderson, sister of the
deceased, was present from Kansas
City Mo.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08
Death Of sn Old Resident.

eric Borg, one of the old settlers Of
the county, passed away last Thurs
day at his home in the town of F Fahlun.
The cause Of death Is attributed to
lgeners1 debility Declared had been
In failing health for some time, and
had been confined to his home the
greater part Of the winter.
He Was nearly IS years of age and
had been resident OF the county for
the past "a years, coming direct from
his native home in Sweden. He was
born in Mockfjord. Dalarne.
Deceased leaves to survive him q
widow, two sons and three daughters.
The children are Eric, at present re.
siding at home; John, OF Brecken-
ridge; Mrs. Joe Galliford, of Will
mar; Mrs. Andrew He'd, of Lake Lii
lian; and Mrs. Lars Tornquist, of
Little Falls.
The funeral takes place today
Wednesday, at II O'Clock a. m and
the interment will be in the Swedish
Baptist church cemetery in the town
of Roseland.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08
Are Now WiIlmar Resldeaes.

Co. Supt. Dobbyn moved his family
here last week from Atwater, and they
are now nicely located in their new
home in the Bergquist residence,
corner of Becker avenue and First
street. Before taking their departure
for this city they were rendered = sur
prise by their Atwater friends. The
following is from the Republican
Press: -
A surprise was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Dobbyn Tuesday evening,
on the eve of their departure for their
new home at the county seat. They
were invited to spend the evening At
the home of l.. E. Covell, and on ar
riving there found the members of the
board of education and their wives
and also the teaching staff of the pub.
lie schools assembling! Mr.. aud Mrs.
Phillips we're also present The eve
ing was passed pleasantly with games,
etc., refreshments being served. Mr.;
and Mrs. Dobbyn were presented with
two very nice chairs as tokens of es-
TEEN from their friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08
Many Citizens Sec Train,

Although W1llmarttes were not ia.
vored Sunday morning with a sight of
the President, they felt that they we, e
amply repaid for being out at that
early hour in seeing one of the finest
trains on the continent. The train of
six cars was furnished by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad and it is said to be one
of the finest ever run ous of Washing
ton. Some of these Pullman coaches
were on exhibition at the Worlds Fair
in Chicago. President Roosevelt's
private car, the Elysian, was natural
ly the one which attracted the most at-
tention, and while the chief of the na-
tion was slumbering on the interior
the curious sight seers were busy max
ing an examin alton of the train during
its ten minutes stop. This private car
has parlor ard observ alton COM
partment, the state sleeping rooms, a
dining-room, two sleeper sections, q
kitchen ard sleeping sections for SER
wants. The other cars of the train
were the Texas, a compartment sleep
er; the Senegal, a section sleeper; the
St. James, diner; the Atlantic, a
combination buffet and baggage car,
and a regular baggage car.
The presidential train was preceded
by the pilot engine, No. 2l3, which ar
rived at the Willmar ST tation about
2:l5. twas pulled by Engineer Kemp.
At this point the private car OF Supt.
Boen was attached and was boarded
by both Supt. Boen and Asst. Supt.
Knebel, who accompanied the presi-
dents train through to Yankton, S. D..
The presidential train followed in a
few minutes, being in charge of Con-
ductor Bonney. The powerful Great
Northern engine, No. 2l5, which pulled
the special, was taken charge OF here
by George T! Ter, who pulled it to
Yankton. The Willmar men who &C.
companied the train had the pleasure
of spending Sunday at Sioux Falls,
where the president and party were
the guests of that city throughout the
day.
It is estimated that about couple
of hundred people were at the Will
mar depot Sunday morning to see the
train go through.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08

Easter Services at Presbyterian Church
Arrangements will be made for
holding regular services at the Pres
byterian church next Sunday (Easter
Day. Morning service at 1920 and
evening service at g.. Sabbath school
at the usual hour. The services
throughout the day will be appropri-
ate to the Easter season. The Chris
tian Endeavor societies, both the Sen
iors and intermediates, will hold their
customary "Sunrise" prayer meeting
at 6:15 q. M, to which all are cord
tally invited. Arrangements are be-
ing made for special music for the oc-
cssion. The meeting will be led by
Miss Louise Fancher, president of the
Senior society. Topic, "Christ's
Teaching About the Resurrection"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08
4 Quintet Of Offend ers.

Five arrests of "blind piegers" were
effected during the past week, after q
three weeks investigation by the
county officials. The dealers in ques.
tionable drinks were B. F. Miller,
Ben Waterman, Isaac Emerson, all
of whom have already gained consid-
erably notoriety, and William Peter.
son and Nels Hawkinson. Peterson
has been doing business in the Barn
stad building and Hawkinson in the
old Klevjer stand. The complaints
were sworn out by r. NJ. Rasmussen
and Ludwig Jenson, both residents of
the town of ST. Johns, on Saturday
last. and all except Hawkinson were
Immediately arrested. They were
brought before Judge Bitterness and
given preliminary hearing. All
waived examination and were bound
over to await the action of the grand
jury. Bail was fixed in the sum of
5000 each aud there was a lively
scramble to secure the necessary
bondsmen. Miller aud Waterman are
already under bonds on previous
charges. The two together with Emer-
son succeeded in raising the where
withal, but Peterson was not quite so
fortunate and will be obliged to await
trial as the guest OF Sheriff Lundquist.
Hawkinson's arrest was effected on
Monday and he also waived examina-
tion at the hearing in Judge Bitterness
court. Bonds we're placed at 5000 and
not being able to secure them he met
with the same fate as Peterson.
The county attorney Is confident that
the state has some excellent witnesses,
who are prepared to give damaging
evidence against the alleged dealers
in "bOoze'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-08
Wreck at tho Yards.

There was small wreck in the rail-
road yards here early Friday morn
ing, resulting in the damaging of sew
eral box cars. The switch engine
showed string of cars into train No.
246, which had just arrived from
Sioux Falls, and was pulling down
the lead at the time of the accident.
A car containing corn and two coal
cars were somewhat demolished. The
contents of the first car were strewn
over the ground, but were mostly
saved by q crew that was set to work
to gather up the spilled corn.