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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
FLAMES DESTROY
OLD LANDMARK.
Was Built by Alsey Fuller
About 1890.
KNOTLESS, JOINTLESS.
Hauntless Too Because No Spirits Ever
Winged Their Flight From
Within Its Walls.

Monday night, August 8th, the old
Fuller house at Old Mountvilie, two
miles North OF the present town of
Mountville, was destroyed by fire,
which was supposed to have l cen OF ac-
cidental origin. The destruction of this
old building removes tne Of the most
remarkable, If net one OF the Oldest
landmarks, in the county. 1t was built
about rs yeat- ago by Als.y Fuller, IA
ther of Dir. Frank G. Fuller, recently
deceased.
In its construction low country pine
was used and 80 carefully was the ma
terjal selected that not IA single piece Of
ceiling flooring or weatherboarding con-
tanning knot was permitted to be put
IN the building. The roof was of drawn
red heart poplar shingles and 1t lasted
about sixty years The house was
large two story building and the rooms
were twerty feet square, the ce ling
and flooring of which is said to have.
been without u joint rs we'll as with
out a knot.
Another remarkable circumstance
related in connection with this old and
unique house is the fac. that never a
death ot any ore occurred within its
walls. Mr.. Fuller, who built it, expired
suddenly in his store, three Of his sons
were killed in battle during the War
Between the States aud Mrs Fuller
then a widow, becoming suddenly Ill,
died while absent from home.
1t has always been occupied, and up
until few years ago by some member
of the Fuller family. When this house
was built the place took the name OF
Moun.ville, q post Office was estab-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN.
Mrs. Davis, Mother OF Mr.. ID, A. Davis,
Passes Away Suddenly In Union
County.

Mrs. Frances Davis, who lived with
her son, r. Thos. Davis, aboutS miles
from Union, af'er having eaten some
wate,m lion and entertained some rela-
lives last evening about six O'Clock, on
Going to her room suddenly exclaimed, !,
"I'm dying" and withou. any warning
her spirit took its fight,
Though eighty-fve years old, Mrs
Davis had appeared to he in good
heslth, and her unexpected death is u
great shock to her family. She was the
wife of Anderson Davis, who died sew
eral years ago. The five children who
survive her are II. Thoa. Davis, of
Mesdow; Jefferson Davis, who farms
near Sautuck: Ashmore Davis, who is
a member of the well known firm of
Davis, Roper & Co., of Laurens; Edwin
Davis, of Srartanburg, and Mrs. Chas.
Dunuaway. of Colombia.
The fureral services will lie held to-
morrow (Thursday) morning at Cane
Creek Ere by erian church at Santuck,
of whi'.h church Mrs. Davis was u men,
ber. - Union Progress, Wednesday,
Aug. 10.
Mr. Davis re urned Friday from the
funet,l of his mother
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
AMONG OUR FRIENDS.

Miss Willie Philson Is visiting at
Lavonia, Ga.
j. w. Beeks and Burnett Beeks of
Wares Shoals were here Monday.
EIwood Dillard of Clinton spent Mon
day night in the city.
Master Samuel Fleming left Monday
for visit TO the big Exposition in ST.
Louis.
After a ten days visit to her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. j. b. Cosby, at Pleasant
Mound, Miss Irene Cosby, accompanied
by her aunt, Mrs. Il. M. Gardner, re-
turned last week TO Birmingham, Ala.
w. III. b ,rton aud family OF Columbia
were here Mon lay having stopped off
here on their way up to visit Mr., and
Ms. j. O. Mcdaniel at Simpson. Mr..
Barton is assistant tn State Superin-
tendent of Education o. b. Martin and
was formally County Superintendent of
Education of Greenville county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
JAPANESE JAPL AND
RUSSIAN FLEETS
Meet in Open Sea. The
Russians Are Defeated
In Two Battles.
JAPS MASTERS OF SEA
Japanese Land Forces Now Marching
For Port Arthur. Commerce Is
Now Restored.

According to recent Press dis
patches military activities in the
far East have been renewed.
The Russian fleet at Port Ar
thur undertook to make the open
sea OH last Wednesday and was
engaged by the Japanese, and
several of their vessels seriously
injured.
Rear Admiral Without, COM
mander of the Russian feet, and
several of his staff were killed,
and others wounded. The flag
ship Czarevitch, was most serious
ly injured, but several others re-
ceived great damage.
The victory was complete for
the Japanese.
Another battle between the
two fleets took place OH Sunday
morning with even more dis
astrous results for the Russians.
Their naval strength III the East
is broken, and the Japanese have
complete control of the sea.
1t is reported that twelve regi-
nhents of Japanese are moving on
Port Arthur, and the Mikado has
decreed that it must be taken at
any cost.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
NEW A. II. p. CHURCH DEDICATED.
DIR. Mofett OF Chester Prcaches Ser
mon-Other Clinton News.

CLINTON, Aug. Misse.
Annie Belle, Matte and Grace
Martin of Virginia are visiting
their brother, Mr.. A. V. Martin
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Bailey, DR.
and Mrs. Jim Copeland leave Oh
Wednesday for trip North.
Robert Vance, who has been in
Maine for the past two years is
expected home this week to spend
several months with his mother
Mrs. Joe Vance.
Mrs. Robert Waring aud chill
dren of Columbia spent last week
with Mrs. John Davis.
Prof. A. E. Spencer left Satur-
day to join his family in Pickens.
The series of meetings in the
A. r. P. Church, beginning with
the dedication of the chapel by
DIR. Moffett of Chester, OH Sun
day morning closed last Thursday
night. The pastor, Mr.. Plaxico,
was ably assisted by DR.. Otis of
North Carolina.
On Thursday afternoon from s
to 7 o'clock, Mrs. ]. Q. Phillips
entertained complimentary to
Mrs. Robert Waring of Colum-
bia. The guests were welcomed
at the door by Miss Sara Davis
and usliered into the receiving
room, where they were greeted
by Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Waring
and Mrs. John Davis. The de-
corations were handsome pot
plants and roses. In the hall,
Mrs. Jack Davis served delightful
punch, while the menu was in
charge of Misses Sara Copeland,
Addie Horton, Ellene McCaslan,
Sallie Wright and Eta Lee.
Buildings are going up all over
town. The latest is another home
at the College, which Prof. A.
V. Martin will occupy.
Miss Rosa Bailey will join Mr..
]. w. Copeland's party from
Statesville, N. c., on their trip to
st. Louis.
The marriage of Mr.. N. A.
Young to Miss Nunnanaker of
Columbia was received with much
surprise by his many friends, this
having been Mr.. Young's home
until the past two years, when
he entered the mercantile bust
ness in Columbia.
John Gelzer of Rock Hill is
visiting, Tom Robertson for sew
eral weeks.
Miss Lutte Bewley of Chester
was the charming guest of Mrs.
Charlie Hale, the past week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
CONVICT ESCAPES FROM CAMP.
Joe Harris, After Shooting Pair of
Dogs Pursuing Him, is Re- Captured.

Joe Harris, a three year con-
vict, and Jim Walker, eight
months, both sent up at the re-
cent term of court, made their es-
cape from the county chaingang
i'll the vicinity of Cross Hill Fri
day just before noon. Walker is
still at large, but Harris was re-
captured late i'll the afternoon i'll
Greenwood county. This was
not effected however, until lie had
given his pursuers a long run cul-
ninating i'll his shooting the two
dogs used to run him down.
The dogs had come up with
the convict and were making a
desperate attack OH him when a
crowd of hunters, including a
brother of Harris, came upon the
scene. Instantly the terrorized
and desperate convict seized his
brothers gun and killed both the
dogs OIL the spot. Those in pur-
suit soon came up and Harris
surrendered. The dogs were fine
hounds, winch had been trained
to run people, and belonged to
MIR. Jimmie Turner, son of Mr..
w. p. Turner. Harris is noto-
rious COW thief, having served a
term on the gang in Edge6eld for
this offense. Making his escape
and getting over into this county
he stole the first COW he came
across. He was apprehendcd and
carried back to Edge6eld, where
he flushed his unexpired term,
bePbre taking his burden i'll this
county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
PARKER NOTIFIED ~
OFFICIALLY
Ceremonies Were Held at
ROsemOunt Wednesday.
SIX HUNDRED PRESENT
Chairman Champ Clark OF Missouri,
Representing National Committee,
Presented Notification.

Judge Alton B. Parker was formerly
notified of his nomination for the presi-
dency of the United States as the cam
didate Of the Democratic party last
Wednesday at Rosemount, Esorue, n.
Y, the Judges home.
In accepting the nomination Judge
Parker, for the first time, gave public
expression OF his views On the issueso Of
the campaign, in q thirty minutes
speech which evoked frequent and
hearty applause. The day was ush-
cred in with terrific rain storm which
continued until the afternoon. The no.
tificatiOn ceremonies were held on the
lawn near the Parker mansion and
were attei ded by about 600 people,:
During a ull in the rainstorm Champ
Clark of Missouri as chairman OF
committee representing every state
aud territory in the union, delivered
his SPEECH, formally notifying Judge
Parker of his nomination. At the con-
clusion of bis speech Chairman Clark
banded Judge Parker the following:
"Esopus, N. Y Aug. 10, 1904.
ITO the Hon. Alton B Parker.
"Si,: AS the regularly appointed and
duly credited committee of the nation
al conv ntion of the Democratic party,
held at the city of st. Louis, Mo, on
the 6 b, 7th, Sth and 9th of July, 1904,
we, tie undersigned, have the honor,
and it is our pleasure, to convey to you,
as we now do, the official announcement
OF your unanimous nomination by that
great and historic party of the people,
as its candidate for tho exalted Office of
president of the United States, at the
election to be held on November s,
l0O4~-a nomination so mauifestly wise
and appropriate that already the coun-
try has indicated lis approval of it, and
the most convincing anguries are rapid
ly increasing of its formal endorsement
by the American people at the polls.
Requesting your acceptance of this
nomination we are, with assurances of
cur high esteem and sincerest good
wishes, "Yours respectfully,
Champ Clark OF Mis-: :ouri, ~
Chairman.
1t was also signed by all tNlg gther
members of the notification commiNee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
AN EARLY MORNING MARRIAAE
MISS Nunnamaker and Mr. N. A. Young
Married Yesterday.

Miss Minnie II. Nunnamaker and Mr..
N. n. Young were married Yesterday
morning at O'Clock at No. 1Oll LADY
street by the Rev. Jacob Austin of
Leesvil(e. The marriage was set at
this early hour so that Mr. and Mrs.
Young could leave for st. Louis on the
Z O'Clock train. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. A. S. Nunnamaker of
Lexington but has made this city her
nome for some time, Mr.. Young is
well known "a popular merchant. -
The state, Friday, Aug. IL.
Mr. Young is native of Clinton.
and was resident of that town until
about a year ago, being successfully
engaged in business. His friends
throughout the county will be inter-
csted in the above announcement.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
CROSS HILL.
Newsy Items of Interest to Our Many
Readers. Personal Mention.

CROSS HILL, Aug. 13-The b. w.
Ball chapter of the Daughters of the
Confederacy held an interesting meet
ing at Mrs. M. Il. SiWpson's on Friday
evening. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President,
Miss Theresa Davenport; Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. j II. Wilicutt; Recording
Secretary, Miss Maude Martini; Cores
ponding Secretary, Miss Virginia
Black; Treasurer, Mrs. Nj. T. Simpson;
Historians. Misses Mary Boyce and Ida
Turner; Musicians, Mrs. Mamie Will
liams and Miss Belle Madden.
Mr. Henry Miller left Saturday to
visit his brother of Whitmire.
Miss Clara Pinson of Greenwood, is
visiting Misses Blanche and Jan ie Pin
son.
Miss Fannie Coleman Is the guest Of
her cousin, Mrs. w. II. Bryson.
Mr.. w. A. McSwain OF Winston -Sa-
lem, N. c., visited his mother last week.
Miss Lucia Danie', after spending a
few days with Miss Maude Martin, has
returned home.
Mr.. Albert Garrett, Mr.. M. A. Lea
mans popular book-keeper, is spending
his vacation at Asheville.
Mrs. l.. f. McSwain Of Clinton, is
spending awhile with Mrs. jamie Nc
Swain.
Mis- Mary Martin is visiting Mrs.
Aisle MCGOWAN.
Miss Lizzie Carter is visiting friends
near Saluca.
Mr.. Crews of Albany, Ga, visited
friends Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Owens of Landrum, is Wis
iting his parents here.
Mr., l.. M. Young aud fami visited
Mrs. Henry Coleman Saturday and
Sunday.
Mss Euaice Goodman OF Saluda, is
spending awhile with her parents.
Misses Ellie and Emma Coleman are
spending awhile with their g.and.
mother near Clinton.
Miss E'ma Pitts of Saluda is visiting
Mrs. Blue Goodman.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
J.. ID. ELLEDGE,
For Committee
Mr.. Smith Withdraws from Legislative
Race

To the people of Laurens County:
circumstances have so shaped
themselves that it has become ne
cessary for me to withdraw from
the race for the Legislature. | re-
gret very much to do so at this
time, but the condition of my
private affairs will be such this
winter, that if elected, It would
be impossible for me to attend
the sessions of the Legislature
without too great a sacrifice, and
believing that member should
always be at his post to watch
over the interest of his people, /
withdraw now, SO that | might
not be in the way of you electing
some who could serge you better
than / could under the circunl-
stances.
/ thank the people of Laurens
County for the honors they have
conferred on me in the past, and
for the kindly feeling that has
been rendered me from every sec
ton of the county since my an
nouncenent.
ALEX j.. SMITH.
August 13, 1904.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
Store Burned at MountviIIe.

The store and stock of
general merchandise of Messrs.
Fuller & Fuller at Mountville,
S. c., was destroyed by fire Mon
day night, August Sth. 1t oc-
Cured after 10 o'clock and when
discovered tie IT, had made such
headway all efforts to extinguish
the flames were futile. The build
ing was the property of M. S.
Bailey of Clinton, 1t is under
stood that the store and contents
We're insured.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
Miss Kern Entertains.

Miss Matte Saxon Kern entertained
quite Il number of her friends at her
lovely homo on Sullivan Street last
Thursday evening. Dainty refresh
ments of fruits, cakes and ices we're
served during the evening and all
thoroughly enjoyed most pleasant
occasion.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
Birth Day Party.

Toe fourth anniversary of Miss Mary
Leverett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. j..
u. Leverett, which occurred last We'd
nesdsy was u very happy occasion for
the little hostess, and her sparkling,
gleo full group OF dainty and petite
guests who spent two hours in fun and
frolIc, concluding with an exceedingly
pretty course Of refreshments.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
Peculiar Accident to Mr. Drummond

Mr. Wash III. Drummond was in town
Friday for the first time in several
weeks. He is just recovering from n
very painful accident which he suf-
fered about month ago In rather ne
culiar manner AT the time he was i'm
the woods assisting his hands in load
ing stocks when one of the skids slipped
and In falling the handle of an axe
which had been laid across stump
nearby was struck, causing the axe to
bound upward In its descent the
blade of the axe fell across the calf of
Mr. Dummond's left leg. cutting a
deep, ugly cash just below the ki
Mr.. Drummond says he saw the AZ
time to save his head and body
the blow. He has suffered intensS
from the wound.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
Mr.. Sanford knipht Dead.

Mr. Sanford knight, an Old and highly
respected citizen of this county, died
NJ the hCme of his daughter, Mrs. Mary
Crawford, near Mt. Bethel last Monday
morning. He was the father of Messrs.
Neal Knight of Tumbling Shoals and
j. Ed. Knight. of Chandler, Green
Vile county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
The Animal Celebration.

The annual celebration of the
Woodlnen of the World by Myr-
tie Camp No. 200 will be held at
Friendship Presbyterian church,
on Saturday, August goth, inst.
The public and all Woodmen are
cordially invited to attend and
bring we'll filled baskets. Adj
dresses will be delivered by prom
inent speakers on Woodcraf, and
other topics. All Woodmen are
requested to be present by 9
o'clock i'll order to take part i'll
the ceremony.
l.. ID. ELLEDGE,
For Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
An "At Home"

Misses Bessie and Annie Belle Chill
dress were at home to 81 score OF their
little friends Thursday afternoon from
to o'clock entertaining them most
delightfully."- with music, games and va
rious amusements, Refreshments con-
cluded very charsc'rs''--1'sipg.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
In MemOriam.

bn the morning of the 9th Inst,
{. clifton, infant son of DIR. Clif-
5 Mrs. Co-nelia Jones, Scarcely
s 3r was this bright little cherub
to these doting parents =
S, rarely was there
more attractiveness than
beautiful bud, SO early plucked,
bud. Emblem of all that spure.
beauty rested upon thy cheek.
s MOONLIGHT snow, while heaven
bd the fragrance OF thy smiles.
SLittte had the loved ones thought that
there was hidden wing, and so soon
would be seen the shining trail of
angels bearing it heavenward
With what unknown delight the
mother smiled,
When this frail tire Asure In h3r arms
she pressed
Her prayer was heard, she c!asped a
a living child.
A child was all she asked, with many
avow;
Mother, behold the child an angel
now.
"'Now in his Fathers house he finds a
place,
Or, II to earth he take q transient
's...Tls to fulfill the purpose of His grace
10 guide thy footsteps to the world
a ministering spirit sent to thee,
That where he is, there thou mayst
also be-"
SYNp ATUIZER
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

4 For a short time we will give a
fine I2xI6 inch Portrait, Free,
with each dozen Cabinet Photo
graphs. This offer is made to in
troduce our original Negative
Portraits. Call soon.
2-4t. McCord's Studio.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
MANAGERS pRlMAaY ELECTION.

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

y Col. j. N. Brown OF Anderson will be.
present and speak at the annual mee.-
lag of Company r.. 14th S. @. ". al
Langston's Church, Friday 10.
4 Rev. f.. III. WardIaw of Greenwool l,
Synodical Superintendent of Home
missions will preach at the First Pres
byterian Church next Sunday morninS
and evening.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

A little forethought may save Won M
end of trouble. Anyone whe makes il
ru C to keep Chamberlain's Ciolic
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand
knows this to be fact. For sale by
Laurens Drug Co and DR.. b. II. Posey'
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
2S.CENT COLUMN.
FoR SALE 500 bushels Appler Red
Oats at 60 cents per bushel. 2t
w. j.. Harris,

FoR SALE 800 bushels Appler Red
Oats at 60 cents per bushel. 2t
w. =. Harris,
Rnpley, S. c.
WANrED-A boz to learn printers
trade Mu50 b. inau,rio1s, quick and
anxious to learn Small salary no first,
increased as deserved. Apply at this
office.
WANTED -Eyoryba ly TO know that
at At Cross ilil., Campaign day August
Aug, 10. S. L. COATS.
MAsoNs Fruit Jars are the best.
55c per dozen quarts 75c per doz.
half gallon
Todd, Simpson & Co.
July 80, 1904.
Parties d string l9af bread for barbe-
cues, picnic7, etc. can save money by
cal iog on j. $. Bennett as lie has the
only bakery in Laurcus.
WANrnp AT once a man whois hon
est AMI sober and can furoish good re-
commendati ions, to sell the New I'm
proved Singer Sewing Machine. EX'
peti nee tuuece ss4ry. L. beral con-
tract, Address,
The Sinter Sewing Mochiue store.
3ll East Logan ST., Greenwood, S. c..
WANrjlD twenty Calves from thee
to Xix months old. Females preferred.
Apply u Lr Dial.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

Our country friends should never fail
TO bay or order through the mail
wi EETHlNA" for it surely fills
Tee bill FOR teething children's ills.
"TEETHINA" aids diges tion, repu-
lates the bowels of children of any age
AID makes teething easy, end costs oniy
% cents at Druggists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
NuptiaIs OF Mss Moselcy and MIR,
Beamecs.

Last Thursday at quaNer past
twelve o'clock Miss Emma Lee Maue.
ley, the beautiful and charming
young daughter OF Mrs. IrbyT. Ballen-
tine, became the bride OF Mr.. William
ID. Beamers, a well known postal clerk
employed in the post Office in Column
biA. The ceremony took place at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ballentine on
Esst Main street and was performed by
Rev. Watson B. Duncan, pastor of the
First Methodist church. twas q quiet
home wedding, only the immediate
m"mbars of the family and few per-
sonal friends being present.
After delightful luncheon, Mr.. and
Mrs Beamers left at two O'Clock for
Savannah and Other points in Georgia,