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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-31

DR.. w. r. Richardson of Spart an
burg stopped over in the city few
hours Monday, returning from attend
ance upon the Woman's District Mis-
sionary meeting at Gray Court.
Mr.. Robert Adams, Jr., has gone to
Rome, Ga, to accept position as q
teacher in the Boys Industrial School
in that city. MIR, Adams graduated
last year from Davidson College.
Mr.. j f. Thomson, who his been
spending thu GUNNER with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. w. p Thomason of Alma
returned to Bishopvi,le Monday. He
is at tue head of the Graded Schools
of Biahopvi'le and is makirg fine
reputation as a teacher.
MT, Geo. E'kin, representing The Ca
Bile Company, the largest manufacture
eTs If pianos ami organs In tn w rid,
Is in the city for u few days. He is
making his headquarters u. DO olson's
Drug store.
Maj Nj. I'll Ferguson of Greers was
in town Monday and Tuesday
Messrs. Bennett and Herbert Besks
OF Brcwerton were in the city yes erday,
TIE ADVERTISER hears t1at four
cars o! rails and one car Of spikes have
been received for the railroad spur from
Barmorls to Wares Shoals. Forty cars
of cross ties are expected to follow in a
few days and very soon the laying OF
the track will commence.
Mr.. Wilford Simpson of Brewerton
Was here yesterday.
Rev. S. w. Taylor of David son
County, N. @, was in the city for a
short while yesterday.
MIR. Elwood Dillard who has been
keeping books for NJ. S. Bailey &
Sons, Clinton, has accepted similar
position TIN the Farmers Cotton Oil
Company 81 Laniord.
Dir, E. G. james, president Of the
Greenville Female College spent q
short tine in tn, city yesterday.
John T. Langston was the first voter
10 cast his ballot at the court house
box and w. III. Garrett headed the list
at the city hall precinct.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Anderson are
visiting at Greenwood.
Mr.. S. j. Craig was in town Monday
from Ora.
Miss Bessie Hudgens will teach the
Chestnut Ridge School next session.
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CLINTON'S SCHOOLS
READY TO OPEN.
Some Changes In Corps Of Teachers -
Meeting In Progress Travellers
Noted.

CLINTON, August 2oth.-Mrs.
r. 4, Wright and Miss Sallie
Wright leave to-day to visit rela-
tives in Atlanta.
Mrs. O. Daniels and children
of Norfolk, are visitors at DR.. J.
w, Youngs'.
Mr.. John Peake was i'll town
several days last week.
Misses Carrie and Lois F>arr,.
who have been spending the past
month with their mother, Mrs.
Farr, have returned to Atlanta.
Mr.. 7. Duck Copeland speut
the past week at Glenn Springs.
Mrs. Aycock and children have
returned from their annual visit
to Jonesville,
Rev, J. +. Jacobs went to At
lanta last week on short busi-
ness trip.
Mr., Charlie Moody arrived III
town Saturday and will spend
this week in town.
eMessrs. r. l., Bailey and Il. c.
Philson will visit the Northern
markets for the next ten days.
Mr.. Roy Copeland made a
short stay the latter part of the
week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Robin Copeland.
Mrs. r, w. Stricken and Miss
Nettie Stricken of Chester are
the guests of Mrs. w. +. Stricken.
The Graded School will begin
OH September 5th, Several
changes have been made i'll the
corps of teachers. Mrs. Nj. l.. Sims
and Miss Fronde Kennedy hav-,
ing resigned, Miss Bessie Bynum
of Columbia and Miss Katharine
Bean of Clinton will fill their
places.
In the game of baseball last
week between Mountville and
Clinton, the score stood 20 to 5
i'll favor of Clinton.
Miss Eula Boyd, who has been
visiting relatives in South Caro-
lima during the summer has re-
turned to New York.
Misses Sallie Hamp Copeland
and Addie Horton are visiting
friends in Baltimore and Wash
ington.
Miss Ellene McCaslan leaves
Tuesday to visit relatives i'll Sen
eca.
Miss Laura Vance will be the
guest of Miss Lillian Irby of
Laurens, the latter part of the
week.
A protracted meeting started
i'll the Methodist Church OH yes
terday, services conducted by
Mr.. Leitch.
Mrs. G.. M. Boyd was called to
Laurens last week by the illness
of her sister, Mrs. B. +. Martin,
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NOTICE
of Special Election on the Question of
Issuing Bonds to the Amount Of
Forty Thousand (S40,OOO)
Dollars,

Whor Cd 3vss4aa1lrity of the freehold
ers OF the o., ~ i!.aursas, as shown by
the tax books OF said City, have filed
with the City Colncil of Laurens pc
t'tion praying that a1 election be Or
dered submitting tn the qualified regis
tered electors of The City of Laurens
the question of issuing bonds OF said
City to the amount of Forty Thou
sand ($40.0 .0oo.0o) dollars for the
purpose of meeting the costs OF ex-
extending and enlarging the water
works system and the electric light
plant and establishing system of
sewerage in the said City.
SAID bonds to bear interest at a rate
MT exceeding six per cent. per aunum,
paVab in any legal tendeF money of
the United States, focty years after
date, with the privilege OF redemption
after twenty years from date.
And whereas the sum of Ten Thou
sand ($lO,O00.00) dollars of said amount
VIII be needed and required in extend
ing and enlarglng the water works
plant and electric light plant\sin
IN said City and the sum Of Thirty YisS
saud (S30000.00) dollars of said amount
will be needed aud required to estab-
lish system OF sewerage in said City.
Aud whereas on the consideration of
said petition the City Council of Lau-
rens passed an ordinance on the 18th
day of August, 1904, ordering an cleo
tion to be held in and FOR the City of
l!aurens on the l4th day of September,
1904.
Therefore notice is hereby piven
that special election will be held at
the Council Chamber in the CITY of
lIaurens on the llth day of September
1904, to determine the question of is
suing bonds Of The City of Laurens to
the amount OF Forty Thousand (S4O,-
COO COY dollars, said bonds to bear inter,
est at rate not exceeding six per cent
per annum, payable in any legal tender
money Of the United States, forty
years after date. with the privilege Of
sum OF ten Thousand ($lO,OO0 OO)
dollars of the money to be realized
from the sale of said bonds to be
used in extending and onlargir.y
the water works and electric light
plants in said City, and the sum of
Thirty $3.50, 0,000.00) dollars of the money
realized from tho sale of sad bonds to
be used in establishing q system of
sewerage in said City.
AT said election the electors faVoring
the Issuing of said bonds will vote a
ballot written or printed thereon the
word "BONDS," those opposed to the
issuing of said bonds will vote u ballot
written or printed thereon the words
"NO BONDS"
Persons who We're not duly regis
| tered at the last regular municipal
eiecMon in the City of Laurens, will
not be entitled to vote at said special
election.
AT said election the polls will be
opened at O'Clock in the forenoon and
| closed at O'Clock in the afternoon.
Mess's. w. I'll. Garrett, w. III. Gilk-
erson and w. If. Franks have beY,n,u..,.
| pointed managers to conduct saidy
| tion.
By order OF the City Couhcil of
rens, of The City OF LaureM ri :
18th day of August, 1904.
@. Il. GRNA ;.
Attest.
III. 81 l.. c., BALE,
Clerk and Treasurer
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"ARTs AND CRAFTS" DEPARTMENT.
Home Industries Among Women Of til
State to Encouraged.

The South Carolina Federation OF
Women's Clubs at itsrecent meeting In
Newberry, made an "Arts aud Craftsn
Department, for the purpose of stisu-
lating interest in the Homo Industries
among the women of tho state.
This work will consist Of handy-work
of any description, made By the hands
of a South Carolina woman: Laces, en-
br0idery, basketry, wooG-carviug, de-
signs in wall paper. woven rugs, car
pets, quilts, re-bindiug books, etca
Every effort will be- ia 10 to create a
demand for this work. and orders will
be solicited. All women in the State
are urged to send samnles OF their
handy-work.
1t is especially desired through this
movement, to reach tho women of the
ru.al districts, showing the possibilities
open to them, both as wage-earners
and home teachers along these lines, to
revive, If possible, the old fashioned art
of weaving, which even in it's simplest
form is susceptible OF excellent results.
woven rugs, LOT example, Wnen
wrought mo artistic designs and har-
monious colors, are in gceat demand
and bring high prices.
IL is the hope and intention of this
department to have a largo and fine
exhibit in the Woman's Building at
the coming State Fair; therefore, @a,
wish to urge all parties who anticipate
sending wock, to communicate with us
at once in order to have time TO work
up good exhibit.
Address all communications to
MRS. ROBT. III. JENNINGS,
Chair. Arts and Graft Com.
S. G.. T.. w. @.
Orangeburg, SO. .
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1t is stated that there will be no
agreement on the part Of the cotton oil
mills in this State rs to the price of
seed. For several years the mills
united Oh amaXium prize, but this year
every body is to look out for himself.
Gem nj ssioncr Watson of the Immi-
grafton Bureau has s'gaed con ract
with parties interested in bringing
colori to the south whereby 250 ,mi-
lies II ale up Of c.ndinavitns will be
settled upon 10000 acres Of land in Lex :
ing'on colNty. The pricn paid IS about
$l4, 1000
AT Providence, Sumter coIn;y, last
Thursday morning Magistrate Rich
ard G. FOX while ia difficulty with
County Supervisor W. III. Scale, was
shot and xii led. Folk drew his pistol
on Scale who attempted to disarm
him. In the struggle the pistol wa
discharged; shooting Fall in the head i.
II. Q. Farmer, fomcr evil engiu-
eer, committed suicide ct Carlisle, Ul-
ion county, last Thurs lay morning. At
the time he was chief ulerk in the com
missary OF Russell & Killibrew, rail
road contractors. He shot himself. No
reason ts known for the act.
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Henry Jones, the negro, who mur
drred nstabls Columbus Jones, near
Easley, June Z, Was hanged publicly t
Pickens Court House last Frday.
About 200 peop'e witnessed the ex-
ecution.
Ben Smally, a deaf and dumb boy Of
Westminster, WAS run over by freight
train last Wednesday night and in =
stantly killed.
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MISSIONARY MEETING
AT GRAY COURT.
Mrs. MulligaD, District President Pre-
sided-Dr. Richardson and Rev.
MIR. TruesdaIe Preached.

The annual meeting of the
Wornan's Missionary Society of
the Spartanburg District met
last Friday with the Methodist
Church at Gray Court and con-
tinued until Sunday night, con-
Guiding with sermon by Rev.
r. S. .Truesdale, pastor of the
Green Street Methodist Church,
Columbia.
The sessions of the meeting
were presided over by Mrs. A.
B. Mulligan of Spartanburg; who
is District President of the So
ciety.
Mrs. Mulligan reported the
progress that was being made in
mission work all along the line
as did Mrs. w. L. Wait, Cores
ponding Secretary of the Dis
trict Society.
The missionary sermon was
preached Sunday morning at II
O'Clock by DR.. w. r. Richard
son, of Spartanburg, editor of
the Southern Christian Advo-
cate.
Mrs. Hattie Switzer and Miss
Fannie Boulware represented the
Laurens Societies.
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A SURPRISE MARRIAGE.
Miss Lidie Robertson and MIR. Darroll
Marris Wed Mt Spartanburg.

HarrlS N0u Mt SpartanDurg.
The friends here of Miss Lidie Rob
ertson and Mr.. Datroll Harris were
pleasantly surprised to hear of their
marriage which took plac9 in Spartan
burg last Thursday evening Miss
Robertson was IN Spartanburg
visiting her friend, Mrs
G. ID West. MIR. Harris, who lives in
Colombia, called on Miss Robertson at
che Wost home Thursday evening and
shortly afterward both left the house
going directly to the Baptist parsonage
where they wera united In marriage
by Rev. T.. nj. Roper The couple left
Immediately for Columbia, their future
homo. Until q few years ago Mr.. Har.
rs re=idsd in Lsurers For some time,
h0wevar, he has been travelling out OF
Columbia, whore he now lives with his
perehts, Mr. aud Mrs. viii Harris, for
merly OF this city.
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LAURENs BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Meets Mt Lanford, Tuesday, September,
9th.

The Laurens County Baptist AsSo'
citation will meet with the Baptist
Church at Lanford, Tuesday, Septem
bnr 27ih. The sessions of the Associa-
tion will continue through Wednesday
and Thursday. Rev. John ID. Pitts,
ID. D., pastor OF the First Baptist
Church, this city, is Moderator OF the
Association Rev. j. B. Parrott OF
Clinton AMI Mr. b. l., Henderson Of
Mt. Gallagher are the Secretaries aud
Mr. G. Fl. Roper, of Laurens. Treasu-
rer,
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SICK HEADACHE.

For several years my wife was
troubled with what physicians called
sick headaches OF very severe char
actor. She doctored with several emf
nent physicians and at great eX-
pense, only to grow worse, until she
was unable to do any kind of work.
About year ago she began taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets and today weighs more than she
ever did before and is real well" says
Mr.. Geo. E. Wright, OF New London,
New York. For sale by LaU&ens Drug
Co, and DR.. b. II. Posey.
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Schnlnrshin Examination.

An examination for scholarships in
the South Carolina College were held
in ths Courc House Friday by Mr.. M.
Il. Copeland. There was only one ap-
plicant for the position. The papers
were forwarded 10 Columbia where
they will be passed upon.
The scholarships good for two years
In Jhe special uormal course at the
JoNeg,, Ii offers rce u'tiol, Incl
dcnta aud $40 IN money making
worth about sos each year.
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MERCHANTS NEWS.

Low Gut Shoes at cost at Copel nd's.
We can supply your wants in Agate
or Tin Ware.
S. NJ. & e. II. Wilkes & Co.
Straw Hats at half price at Cope
land S.
Yo1 can fini any kind of u Lamp you
want, from the small hanl lamp to the
large .corated parior lamps, az
S M. q r.. III. WiIkers s. Co.
New neck-wear, the latest styles at
Copeland's.
Iron Beds, in different designs, col
ors, ecoratioIs and sizes cun be found
at s. M, ~ E, III. Wilkes Il O..
Shoe polish for tan, black and white
canvas shoes at Copeland'5.
We are showing a beautiful line of
Rockers, both in reed and oak. we'll
finished and at prices that will be to
your interest to sec them before you
buy. S, Nj. & Il. II. Wilkes 81 Co.
Have you seen thos, tsl! nooby has
at Copeland's?
We give with every Bucks stove
bought of us forty pieces OF ware, CON
sisting of all the different articles you
will need for youl kitchen. DON'T buy
before you see our line and get our
prices. S. M. 81 II II Wilkes Il 20.
Customers shoes yhincd free al Cope
lands.
Arrow Brand Collar, fit.
Copclaud's,
C,it 4
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2BNS. $ Q. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 81 1904
Miss Sullivan Entertains.

Miss Josie Sullivan was at home to q
large party of her young friends Mon
day night in honor OF her guest, Miss
Annie Wheeler of Columbia. Twenty
couples of vivacious bellies and gallant
beaux were invited, most of whom
graced the occasion by their presence
A programme of surprising interest
had been arranged and withal an eve
ming full of pleasurable entertainment
was given.
In the literary contest Miss Elizabeth
She'll won the fret prize, a box of fine
candies and the consolation prize went
to Mr.. Stobo Young.
The music for the occasion was fur
nished by Messrs. Dudley Young and
Tom Ray,
Refreshments consisting of ices
cakes and punch were served by Misses
Carrie Fleming and Elizabeth Young
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Six Cars Building Material.

The best grades of lumber for sale
by Gray u Shealey at best prices.
One car dry boards.
One car kiln dried ceiling, all grades,
One car kiln dried tlDoring, 3-4 and
7-8.
One car No. shingles.
One car No. shingles
One car framing 20 to 32 feet lcagth.
For special figures call to see us.
GRAY 81 SHEALEY.
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Want
a Home?
Let ne Sell You.
Now Is the Time
To Buy

For Sale
SO Acre tract near EXON,
Improved, $550.00.
200 Acre tract near Stomp
Spring, Improved, So, 100000.
1875 Acre tract near Cole
Point, Improved, 81, 10000.
1876 Acre tract near Cross
Hill, Improved, 81, 10000.
3 large tracts in Jacks
Township, Cheap,
Store house at Mountville,
$650.00.
For Sale or Rent
Store house occupied by r.
p. Milan & Co.
For Rent
5 room house on Simpson
street $500 per month.
Wanted
To buy small tract of land
near Ora, we'll watered and
level.
M. l.. Copeland,
REAL ESTATE, STOCKS, BONDS.
FIRE INSURANCE.
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Comfy Sunday School Convention.

The Laureus County Sunday School
Convention meets tom prrow at Rocky
Springs Church, only three miles East
OF the city. Dr. Scherer, Pres dent OF
Newberry College, is among others
who are expected to address the Com
vention.
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AMONG OUR FRIENDS.
8s@a:ss:ssass::sS,:ss::s,;;ss;;ss:ssss :S:s:, ;;ss;;ss:ssss,s.3@s:s;

d, Ia. rover OF Power was In town
Monday.
Raw. w. "A. Clarke went to Green.
wood Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. r. b. Paisley of Spartanburg
sp MT Sunday az Mouutville.
Gr. end Mrs. l.. III. Wilson of Cross
Anchor spent Monday in the city.
A new State Sena.o- has been nom
mated
Who will sell the first new bale OF
cotton in Laurens?
M.tthew Henderson, depot agent at
Waterloo was in town Monday.
(hArl.y Kern has position at the
WaLls Nil store.
MS VIM f. Tolly of Anderson is
visiting Miss Claude Crews.
Mr., e'd Mrs. ]. w. Tmn of Cross
Hill werr n the city Monday.
Rev. Robt. Aiams Will spend a por-
oloH vi n.S VIC ION III Jne mountains.
Mr.. John A. Iahon of the Rabun
Creek Section was in the city Monday.
Miss Leila Thompson has returned
TO Spartanburg
Mr.. Pinckney Gaines of Easley is
visiting in the city.
Miss Luciie Wilson of Newberry is
visi!ing Mrs. G.. G. Featherstone.
Messrs. John G. aud Joseph Tumblin
OF Iumbling Shoals were in town Mon
day.
Mr. Chss. r.. Bishop has accepted a
salesman's position with J..E Minter &
Bro,
Mr.. John z, Fielder of Spartanburg
spent Sunday in the city with MIR. Il.
ID. Lake, his brother-in-law.
Mr.. S. Ii. Johnson, leading citizen
Of Sullivan Township was amoog the
visitors in town Monday.
Miss Louie Crews of Atlanta spent
last week in the city visiting relatives.
She went to Spartauburg Friday.
Mr.. William Geder of New York
spent Sunday and Monday in tue city
with his daughter, Mrs E. z. Miuter
Mr.. and Mrs. Dlniel Marlborough Of
Yarbocough's Mill spent Monday in
the city.
Miss Ella Roland will teach next
year in the Burroughs Graded School
at Conway.
Miss DJrcas Gaines leaves Friday
for Albermar'e, n. c., where she
will teach next year.
MIR. w. H. Lucas aud family left
Mond ~ via Charles on for visit to
New York.
Mr.. b. G.. Richardson, Jr., of Clar-
cndon WAS in the city the first OF the
week.
Miss Bessie Crews went over TO At
lanta Monday to spend a few weeks
Nilll iCitUlNCo.
Mr.. w. w. Chamblse of THE AD-
vERTISER was called to Elberton, Ca,
Saturday night by the death of his
brother.
Mrs William Banks of Columbia and
Mrs Frank Ferguson of Greenvile are
visiting their mother, Mrs. $. w.
Vance.
Cadet Haskell Dial of the Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Md, will arrive
Saturday 10 spend a month with his
father, Mr.. N. b. Dial.
Misses Lucia and Susan Cock ell of
Jacksonville, Fla, arrived in the city
last week to spend several months
with their aunt, Mrs j. p. Simps on.
Rev. w. T.. Bogss of Greenville was
in the city Monday, re,urning from
Friendship Presbyterian Church, w here
he filled his regular appointment Sun
day.
Mr.. Waller III. Lynch of Orange
burg has accepted tho position of Su-
perintendent OF the I,aurens Cotton
Mill. He will move his family here
in about two weeks.
Mrs, John III. Dillard, after visit OF
two weeks to the family OF Mr.. j. p
billiard returned to Augusta Tuesday.
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Notice.

On Saturday, September n, next at
III o'clock, a. M, contract will be let to
lowest bidder, for building bridge on
Lick creek, between Albert darlington
place and Glenn Fuller's- contractors TO
give satisfactory bond. Rightreserped
to reject any or all bids.
III. b. HUMBERT,
Supervisor Lsurens County
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Insurance Promptly Paid.

Mrs. ], P. Tucker, who lost her
residence by fire last Thursday
morning has received checks
from the insurance companies
represented by A. G. Todd, cov-
ering losses.
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/ find nothing better for liver de-
rangem mt and constipation than Chan
berldin's Stomach and Liver Tablets
l. H. Andsws, Des Moines, Iowa For
sale by DIR. b. f. Posey and LaureDs
Drug Co
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half miles from Cotton Mills. Portion
of William Place. Apply to
@. ID. MoSELEY,
Laurens, s. @.
For SALE - Black Warhorss pit
game Stays $l00 each. Tcio $500.
j.. K, Vance, Laure ns, S. c..
WANTED ED-Two first class Salasmen
for clothing and shoes, also two Ladies
in the dry goods deoartmsnt Apply to
viii Switz4r, Ben Della Hotel.
WANTED-A boy to learn prlnter's
trade. Must BE- industrious, quick and
anxious to learn. Small salary at first,
increased as deserved. Apply at this
Office.
WANTED--At once n man who is hon
comm mendations, to sell the New I'm
proved Singer Sewing Machine. EX-
pecience unnecessary. Liberal con-
tract. Address,
The Singer Sewing Machine Store.
3ll East Lo gan ST., Greenwood, 5. u
Sebastian McB"yde, negro of Bill
loch county, G.orgia, the scene OF the
r,cent lynching of Cato and Reed for
the murder OF the Hodges family was
beaten and shot in terribls manner
one night last week from the result of
which he died Monday. Before dying
he stated that five while men had done
the deed, and named three OF them.
Two he did not know. The Coroner is
ued warrants for the three named.
David B. Hill, Of New York, states
man and politician has announced his
intention OF retiring from pubic life
after January 1 next.
Judge Parker b IS indicated that h e
will not be able to attend the big
ratification meeting which Charleston
proposes to ho'd abou; the middle Of
October.
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THE BATTLE
OF BALLOTS.
The Skirmish Was Brisk
From s A. MI. to 4 p. MI.
SOME OF THE yICTORs.
Everything Passed OFF Quietly aud the
Returns Received Indicate Full
Vote Throughout County.

The first engagement of the
1904 Primary election was waged
at the polls yesterday from s
o'clock a. m. to d p. IN.
The second and probably the
final charge will take place Tues
day, September, I3,
M The dispensary and beer sa-
loon were closed all day.
The vote in this Township was
unusually large and the returns
show that throughout the county
the vote is the fullest since the
Primary was adopted.
No disturbance of any kind
has been reported.
The weather was ideal and the
candidates and their ardent sup
porters were on the alert all day
long.
Returns from twenty-nine
boxes out of total of thirty-two
precincts show that Cooper re-
ceived 1885 votes, Sease 1926
and the election of MCGOWAN
senator; Irby, Boyd and Miller to
the legislature; Bolt, clerk of
court; Nash superintendent of
education; Powers, auditor; Cope
land, treasurer; Duckett and
Peden lead for sheriff; Humbert
and Drunmond for supervisor;
Hairston and Watts for coroner;
Roberts, Bailey, Deck and Babb
for county commissioners.
The three missing boxes will
not change the result of those
elected but It may affect the re-
lative position of some of the coll
testants for sheriff, supervisor,
coroner and county commission
ers.
The blank spaces appearing
i'll the tabulated returns show
that no report was received.
Only nine boxes were reported
last night for State officers. These
gave Cansler for railroad com
missioner, 3o1; Earle, 900;
Evans, 10; Garris, 900; G;gnial-
,iat, 60; Mobley, 2a7.
5 The two city boxes gave Gov.
,.Heyward 567.
Magistrate, Laurens Township,
Court House Box--J. M. Hud-
gems, 267; w. Y. Boyd, 80.
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