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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
MISS JONAS TO GIVE RECITAL.
BY Invitation Of knights Of Pythias
Celebrated ElOcuti0nist Will be Here.

AT the recent State meeting of the
Knights Of Pythias held in Greenville.
Miss Annie Jonas, teacher OF expires.
sion at Chicora College so captivated
the knights from Liurens by her won
derful powers as recitationist that
they invited her on the spot to come to
Laurens and give recita'. Miss Jonas
consented to come with the proviso
that musical program be given to as
sist her by competent musicians. Up
on coming home the Pythians asked the
ladies of the Episcopal church to take
charge of the affair and arrange q
musical program. Mrs. w. T.. Lucas
will accordingly have charge of the
musical end of the entertainment She
will be assisted by Miss Leila Thomp-
son of Spartanburg, who has played so
often in Laureus for the benefit of va
rious charities and by Misses Mallie
Brown and Gertrude Burnett two young
Violinists of great promise. also from
spar'anburg. Miss Thompson is just
from New York, where she spent
the winter in studying the piano,
upon which she was already a brill
liant performer. Miss Mallie Brown
has visited in Laurens since her
childhood and is a charming girl and
since the age of five has been studying
the violin at Converse College. She in
herits decided musical talent and is
regarded as remarkable player by
musical critics.
Miss Burnett is also young violinist
with bright future before her. She
is daughter of Mr.. w. f.. Burnett
of Spartanburg and has had fine train
ing on the violin. She and Miss
Brown will play number of selec-
tiops together.
Miss Jonas, who will be the star of the
occasion is daughter of that Confed-
crate officer, who wrote The famous
lines on the back of Confederate bank
note, beginning Representing moth
ing on Gods earth now and naught in
the waters below it," which are famil-
lar to and beloved of every South erner.
She has studied with the best teach
ers of expression in America and is un-
doubtedly one of the most accomplished
elocutionists in the South. TIE AID
vERTIsER will publish press notices
elsewhere In regard to her success and
standing.
1t is possible that the program will
embrace other features. The enter
tainment will be given on the evening
of the 18th OF June at the opera house
Admission so cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
THE COMMENCEMENT
PROGRAM AT CLINTON.
Numbers of Visitors Expected-Rey.
Mr.. CornelsOn VIII Preach Bacca-
laureate SermOn-Senator Till
man to Make Address.

CLINTON, May 30.-The College
commencement will begin Sunday
June 9Th, with the baccalaureate SER
mon by Rev, George H. Cornelson, OF
Concord, N. G. In the evening the
sermon to the Y. M. G. A. will be by
a former student, Rev. Preston Marion.
The alumni speaker this year is Mr..
Richard Hayne King, of Charleston.
On Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock
Senator b. r. Tillman will deliver the
annual address. A full meeting of the
Board of Trustees will brig in a mum.
bor OF visiting members.
Mrs. II. Il. Wright was hostess to the
Friendly Dozen last week In honor of
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Hague OF
North Carolina.
Mr. and Mrs. III. l.. Scaifo of Union,
Mrs. Il. N. Brooks and Mrs. Nj. M.
Lipscomb of Ver1ery ars visitors at
Mrs. McCaslan's.
The spacious porch of Miss Addie
Horizons home was made very attrac.
tive to the Tuesday Club at the last
meeting. The afternoon passed very
rapidly in trying to recall childhood
rhymes. Miss Eliza Horton served
ices to the following guests: Misses Ca
mile Vance, Laura Vance, Anna
Booze, Mayme Little, Allen Leake,
Ellene McCaslan, Rosa Bailey, Bond
aud Davis; Mesdames Boozer, Phillips,
G. M. Bailey and r. b. Vance.
Miss Katherine Bean leaves this week
FOR Clemson to attend the commences.
ment exercises.
Miss Rosa Bailey will spend this
week AT house party near Rock Hill.
Mr.. J. IIobson or Mississippi was the
guest of his sister, for few days last
week.
Messrs. Jack Davis and Nj. l.. Cope-
land, of Laurene, were in town last
week.
Mr.. Eugene Adair, of Greenwood, is
at home for u few days. Mr.. Adair
was boarding ut the Central Hotel and
made very narrow escape during the
recent fire.
In the death Of their little boy, aged
eleven months, Mr. and Mrs. Gus
Blakely have the sympathy of the COM
munity. The interment was at the
family burial grounds, five miles in the
country.
Mr.. p. S. Bailey has bought out the
livery business of Mr.. Hipp, and has
added some beautiful horses and hand
some turnouts.
Mrs j, L. Phillips and daughter have
returned from visit to Ninety Six.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
COL. HOYT GONE
TO HIS REWARD.
Passed Away After Brief
Illness i'm GreenyilIe.
DIED LAST FRIDAY.
Was Gallant Soldier, Leading
Churchmau, Useful and
Patriotic Citizen.

Col. James Alfred Hoyt died at his
home in Greenville about 3 o'clock last
Friday afternoon. This announcement
was received in Laurens, as it was
throughout the State, with deep sor-
row and regret. He was i'll only few
days, having been attacked Monday
with stomach trouble, which affected
other organs, causing death within 9
few days. With Masonic rites the funeral
took plac, Sunday afternoon, attended
by large assemblage, many attending
from the surrounding counties and the
various towns in the Piedmont section.
Hs was born October II, 1887, in
Waynesboro, Va, and was, therefore,
In the 9th year of his age. His father
was cultured man, who at one time
edited the Laurensvle Herald. 1t was
while living in Laurens with his
family that James A. Hoyt entered
the Office of the Laurensvflle Herald
as an apprentice. AT Is he went to
Anderson as foreman Of the Anderson
Gazette, and year later he was editor
of the paper.
He was Il leading spirit in the orga-
niz zition of the militia in 1860, and
when his company vo'un eered the next
year he was mustered into the service
as lis orderly sergeant. He was in the
eRrjy engagements, participating in
the battle of First M ,na:sas At the
battles of Williamsburg and Frazier's
Farm he was wounded. He was pro-
NOTED from time to time for gallant
aud meritorious conduct.
After the war he returned to journal
ism and continued in the work to the
last lie took an active part in all pub
lie affairs and his services were always
rendered in patriotic and conserva-
tive spirit which made him safe and
dependable man.
He was leading member of the Bap-
tist Church and for nine years he was
president of State Baptist Convention
and a trustee of Furman University for
over twenty years. He was Mason of
high degree having been elected Grand
Master in 1874. In 1909 he was a can
didate for Governor as q Prohibitionist
making strong and memorable cam
paign.
Two weeks ago Col. Hoyt was elected
by the State Democratic Convention as
delegate from the Fourth District to
the National Convention at ST. Louis
July 9Th.
He is survived by his wife who was a
Miss Webb, three daughters, Mrs. A.
g. Furman, Misses Gertrude and Lucy
Hoyt and James a. Hoyt, Jr, Of the
Columbia State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS CHOSEN.
Committee to Arrange State Campaign,
Which Opens June 21st.

The State Democratic Committee
met in Columbia Thursday evening
last and nominated Presidential Fec
tors as follows:
At-Large-George Johnstone and TT {.
Cunningham.
First District-M. p. Howell,
Second strict-B. w. Crouch.
Third District H. H. Watkins
Fourth District-W II. Jeter.
Fifth District-W M. Shannon.
Sixth District-Olin Sawyer.
Seventh District-A. w. Sumner.
committee WAS appointed to ar
range itinerary OF State campaign,
which will begin June 2lst.
On motion of Mr.. Richards, Of Ker-
shaw, it was resolved that it was the
sense OF the committee that candidates
who have no opposition should not be
required to attend the campaign meet
ings; and it was further resolved that
county-to-county meetings were not
necessary, that meetings in Congress
sional Districts would be preferable.
This, however, wac simply an express
sion OF the committee, and the rules OF
the party were not changed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
WHAT THE PRESS SAYS.
About Miss Jonas Who Recitcs Here on
June 18th.

The Washington I'd. o. Post, in
speaking of the Maine Memorial Bene-
fit given at the Columbia Theatre in
that city, March, 1899, says: "The per-
formers were all stars. Mr.. Homer
Davenport, the caricaturist, Clara
Morris, the greatest emotional actress,
and Anna Lowe Jonas, the Southern
elocutionist were the best efforts of the
programme"
"Miss Annie Lowe Jonas Is a lovely
woman of wonderful elccutionary pow
ers, and daughter of Major S. A, Jonas,
author of the beautiful and renowned
poem, Lines on the Back of Con-
federate Note Miss Jonas recites
many of her fathers poems, and has
been enthusiastically received wher-
ever she has given readings, and has
made reputation as skilled, polished
reader from New York to Louisiana. -
Macon (Miss.) Beacon.
The Buffalo IN. " Courier in its re-
port of Georgia Day" at the Pan
American Exposition says: GA recita-
tion by Miss Annie Lowe Jonas, OF
Mississippi, was enthusiastically re-
ceived This young lady has charm
ing presence and is an elocutionist OF
uncommon ability"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
CASE AFTER CASE.
Plenty More Like This i'm
LaUrenS.

Scores of Laurens people can tell you
about Doan's Kidneys Pills. Many
happy citizen makes q public state
ment OF his experience. Hers is case
of it. What better proof of merit can
be had than such endorsements:
ID. M. Stribbling, former proprietor
OF Dairy farm, says: II am highly
pleased with the results L obtained
from the use OF Doan's Kidney Pills
which Ised for backache and kidney
trouble. | suffered for some years with
dull aching pain across the small of
my back, especially bad at night. At
times IL was SO severe that was to-.
tally unfit to attend to my work. The
kidney secretiOus were dark coiorad,
full OF brick dust sediment and of a
very strong odor. AT night | was OBJ
liged to rise frequently which to-
gether with the constant backache and
loss ef sleep caused my general health
to be very poor. / used any number of
remedies and took doctors prescriptions
but 1t was the same old thing, very lit
tie II any relief. / saw Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised and went to the Pal
metto Drug Co.'s store and got box of
them. To my delight after taking them
my back regained it's strength, did not
ache and the kidneys acted naturally
aud | could rest ell night without re-
ing disturbed"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cts,
Foster.Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doaa's-a
take no substitute.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
A Victory for Japs.

In the attack by the Japanese on the
defences of Port Arthur, the battle of
Nanshan Hill is described as one of the
fiercest and bloodiest of modern war
fare. The battle began last Wednes-
day, and in the earlier rushes OF the
engagement every man taking part In
the onslaught was shot down before
reaching the first lines of the Russian
trenches. The Japs made charge after
charge, finally driving the Russians
from their position and clearing the
way to Port Arthur. Over 5000 men
were sacrificed in the assault. Fifty
guns were captured and valuable po-
sitlon was gained. The Russians left
hundreds Of their number dead in the
trenches.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
NEWS OF THE WORLD.

United States Senator Matthew S.
Quay, of Pennsylvania, died last Sat
urday. He was prominent figure in
State and National politics for many
years.
Jersey City, New York, had million
dollar fire Sunday evening, burning
the waterfront for nearly a mile and
destroying many large piers and nu-
merous small boats.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
Observation-Disclosures
THROUGH THE STATE.


Mr.. Joseph Major, union soldier of
illinois,, has returned to Mr.. McDuffie
Hampton, son of Gen. Wade Hampton,
sword that belonged to his distin-
guished father during the war. Mr..
Major says, in courteous letter to
Mr.. Hampton, that he bought the
sword in February, 1865.
Mr.. Hugh Wilson, of the Abbeville
Press and Banner, has sold his paper
and job plant to the Messrs. Bradley.
of Abbeyille. He will, however, con-
tinue to edit the paper. Mr.. Wilson
has been In the newspaper business for
about fifty years and has made the
Press and Banner one of the most sue
cessful county papers in the State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
THREE CHILDREN SAVED.

In the early summer of last year an
emergency arose to which Mr.. r.
Monroe OF Marion, s. O., was equal.
'He writes: "Dr. Kings Darrhoea and
.Dysentery Cordial is the best medicine
for bowel trouble I. ever cav. saved
the lives of three children in INV
neighborhood in the last few days, az
ter tue doctor had given them up to
die" It's the best and surest on earth.
70 cents the price. Sold by Palmetto
Drug 90.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01

81 have been troubled for some time
with indigestion and sour stomach"
says Mrs. Sarah w. Curtis, OF Lee,
Mass, "and have been taking Cham
berlain's Stomsc ch and Liver Tablets
which have helped me very much SO
that now can eat many tbiogs that
before could not If you have any
take these tablets and get we'll. For
sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
STARTLING EVIDEN CE.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds to be uneqaled. A re-
cent expression from II. j. Mcfarland,
Bentorville, Va, serves as example.
He writes; 81 had Bronchitis for three
years and doctored all the time with
out beirg benefited. Then / began
taking DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
few bottles wholly cured me. "Equa'ly
effective in curing all lung and throat
troubles, consumption, pneumonia and
grip. Guaranteed by Laureus Drug Co.
and Palmetto Drug Co. Trial bottles
free, regular sizes so cents and 81 or.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01

Jim Walker, colored, was lodged in
jail Monday to await trial at next term
of court charged with larceny and en-
tering house in day time. Last
Sunday while Mr.. Posey Copeland of
Jacks Township was at church his house
was entered by thief who stole 81 in
cash, suit of clothes, pistol and a
watch. Walker was suspected and
after chasing him several hours he was
captured at Carlisle,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
Autumn Flower SlloM.

The Village Improvement Society of
the progressive town of Fountain Inn
will give a Flower and Fruit Show on
the 10th and llth of November. Pre-
miums will be given for chrysanthe-
NUNS, roses, dahlias, pot plants of va
rious kinds, and fruits.
There ought to be twenty flower
shows given in the county, instead of
some three or four, and THE ADvER-
TisER hopes that the Fountain Inn
people will meet with great success
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01

A growing industry and new one
is the production of bulbs on the is
lands in Puget sound, where climatic
and soil conditions favor the produc-
tlon Of bulbs-lilles, tulips, gladioluses,
hyacinths-in every way the equal Of
those produced in Holland. country
which has enjoyed n monopoly of the
business for centuries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01

On the special occasion of my recent
attendance as Commissioner to the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church at Nashville, L was taken with
severe dysentery, accompanied by
great pain. Two doses of Dr.. Kings
Dysentery and Diarrhoea Cordial gave
me relief and enabled me to be in
regular attendance and participate in
the leading movements OF that body.
JOHN w. MOORE,
Commissioner Mecklenburg Presby-
terry.
% cents at Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01

Mr.. j. Furman Thomas on, Superin-
tendent of the Bishopville Graded
School, after q three weeks visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. =. Thorn.
ason, at Alma, returned to Bishopville
Mon lay. He has been reelected to
the position and he goes back at this
time to look after the completion of
new and handsome school building.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
PUBLIC MEETING
To be Held In Court House This After.
noon.

Several influential citizens bave
asked THE ADVERTISER to announce
that there will be public meeting in
the Courthouse this "Wednesday al
ternoon at 4 o'clock, to take some steps
looking to the location OF the Episcopal
College in this city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
OUR NEW DISCOVERY

Is not an alcoholic stimulant which
does good "only" Tor the time being,
but 1T Is nature's remedy. effectng u
speedy and lasting cure by cleansing
the bio I'd from all impurities, such as
Itching Skin, Pimples, Eczema, Blood
Poison, and 1t Is a positive cure for all
Nervous Troubles, Heart Troubles,
Backache, Rheumatism, Dropsy, Kid
ney AMI Bladder Troubles, Fever and
Ague and Female Diseases. Price 81. 90,
For sale by The Laurens Drug Co.,
DR.. w. w. Dodson, Lsurens; Youngs'
Pharmacy, Clinton; DIR. j. IL. Miller
Gross Hill.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
5 cents at Palmetto Drug Co.

One of the very best types of Euro
pean agriculture is to be found in Hol-
land on lands reclaimed from the ocean
and which lie twenty feet below the
level OF the ocean, protected from 1t by
dikes. These lands, largely In grass,
are made to produce an annual income
Of 500 per acre and over.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
DRIVEN TO DESPERATION

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in burns, wounds,
cuts, ulcers, etc. Lay in supply OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. us the best
on earth. 20 cents at Lsurens Drug Co.
and Palmetto Drug Co,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
Baptist Ladies Give Successful Enter
tainment.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap-
t'st Church gave a Birthday Party at
the lovely Main street residence Of
Mrs. Calvin Owings on last Thursday
afternoon. Each guest was invited to
bring as many cents as his or her
years amounted to, and delightful re-
freshmens, ices and cakes were served.
There was good large crowd present,
and the sum of $4,000 was netted.
Mrs. Owings' homo is delightful
place for an entertainment, and, apart
from the lioancial side of the affair, the
afternoon was much enjoyed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
CARD OF THANKS.

L wish to express my sincere thanks
to my friends and the fire company for
their kindness in saving my property
from fire Friday night.
G.. i. POOLE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
Death OF a Little Girl.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. M. Scarborough sympathize with
them in the loss of their 15-months-old
daughter, Marguerite, who passed
away Saturday, after brief illness.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
Teachers, Summer School.

Laurens Summer School for teachers
with Superintendent Evans of Spartan
burg in charge will open 2Sth of June
and continue four weeks. Prof. Evans
will have two able assistants.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
SUED BY HIS DOCTOR.

"a doctor here has sued me for
$l2 so, which claimed was excessive
for q case of cholera morbus," says r
White. OF Coachella, Cal. ''At the trial
he praised his medical skill and medi-
cine. | asked him il it was not Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Kennedy he used as had good reason to
believe 1t was, land he would not say un.
der oath that it was not" No d>ctor
could use better remedy than this in
q case OF cholera morbus. 1t never
falls. Sold by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01
COLUMBIA, NEWBERRY
AND LAURENS r. r.

Charleston, Greenville, Coluln-
bia, Atlanta.
SHORT LINE.
Schedule in Eject January 10, 1904.
Eastern Standard Time.
NORTHBOUND.
S, A, H.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-06-01

$I n. - IN @ E Z
Bears the ~ The Mind You Have Always BoVSa
Signature u l,1l1lIlLzlx
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-25

two days." he said, with the next Gov
ernor ,of New Jersey, CharlessC. Black.
While there | witnessed scenes that will
forever live in my memory and should
gladden. the heart of every citizen inter-
ested in the welfare of the people. Men
and women turned out to hear him, and
/ was told that it was the same in all the
other counties he had visited. was told
that Monmouth county would come back
to the fold with 1000 majority Look
ing up at me they would ask:--'And
how is old Hudson going? And, oh, the
joy that was mine, when, looking down
into their eager faces, could tell them
that old, rock-ribbed Hudson would give
her son 10000 majority"
After Mr.. Minturn finished the chair
man distributed photos of Black to tile
crowd. They took them with avidity,
and then left the hall, cheering Demo-
cracy in the Fifth Ward had had its
night, and they had made night of it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-25
BAMNART's BANNER SPREE.

Joseph Bannart, thirty-six years old,
of 40S Stevens street, West Hoboken,
had an eyentful day yesterday and his
adventures did not cease even after he
lapded in a cell in the First precinct sta
tion house. Bannart went to Newark
over the Lackawanna Railroad yesterday
morning. He came back to Jersey City
via the Pennsylvania in the afternoon,
and refused to pay his fare after his
Lackawanna ticket had been refused.
He was drunk and created such dis
turbance that he was arrested.
He was fined So and costs for refus-
ing to pay his fare by Justice of the
Peace Mccormack and charge of
drunkenness was then preferred against
him. He was placed in cell and to-
wards morning business became so brisk
in the First Precinct that the prisoners
had to be doubled up. John Shannon, a
man from Nanticoke, Pa, was found in
semi-demented condition from drink,
wandering around the Central Railroad
yards shortly after two o'clock. Shan
non was placed in cell with Bannars.
Shannon is Irish. Bannart is a German.
Shannon paced his cs!l fer snrnc tiuae
Without noticing Eaansrt, ou. sgsdsnly
and wisacat ssslisT ke sSraag u sse
Gsrmacs shsszs eAl b. sAa tins safss
pasroisnsn ven. 70 Esnosrt'a Ssaistss pee
f;s fsagec wsg tAarlRr oaf seYsyaI
acsds fssnI ste caexlnF dt var receiv-
iaS snd 4 ssok skasi, ssri;gxe befosc
EANaneAs xsia rs arexea, BaanGSt
ssss Soana s,iiisy ara ssatesse was sus-
pended on The charge of drunkenness,
and Shannons condition was such that
he could nor be arraigned.