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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Wares Shoals Happenings.

Wares Shoals, Oct. 81. - Brewerton
school opened on Monday, October 80,
with Miss Minnie Rambo, of Kirksy,
Greenwood county, as teacher.
Jim Miller, negro tenant on Mr..
Guss Huff's place near here, died sud-
denly last Sunday morning while visit
ing his wife's father.
The Mt. Gallagher Baptist church has
called Rev. Melvin Shell to preach fol
them next year, in the place of Rev. /.
E. McDavid, who has resigned.
Mr.. John Wood, of Honea Path, for.
merly of .Laurens county, has bought
DIR. w. j. Ballentine's home place near
Harmony church.
Mr.. John w. Beeks has saw mill or
his place saving out bill of lumber to
build him residence. Mr.. Lattimor OF
Anderson county is the manager of the
saw mill.
The cotton that is ready for market
is being sold quite rapidly just now
since the price has gone up above the
ten cent mark.
Miss Carrie Knight is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Annie Washington, in Laurens,
for few days.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
An Experienced Snowman.

The many years devoted exclusively
to the show business by Mr.. Van Am
burg placed him at the very head of
show managers in the country. Having
accumulated fortune in the show
business while yet a young man, he
saw it swept from him in the great
Chicago fire With the assistance of
friends who knew his ability and in
tegrity, he had his show on the road
again the next season, larger and bet
ter than ever, and today has the best
tented show travelling. Many remem-
ber in years past visiting the Great
Amburg Show, and that they always
had the satisfaction of knowing they
got the worth of their money. After
years of successful show business, it is
his aim in life to sustain his we'll learned
reputation by giving the public an
amusement of which he is justly proud.
This show will give two performances
in Laurens on Friday, November 10th,
one at 2 o'clock in the afternoon
and the other at o'clock in the
evening. The free outdoor exhibi-
tions given at the show grounds imme-
diately after the grand free street pa
rade, are worth going miles to see.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
NO PROHIBITION
STATE TICKET.
Resolution to That Effect
Adopted by Committee.
ORGANIZATION URGED.
Meeting of the Prohibition Committee of
the State Organization Was Held
in Columbia Last Week.

The prohibition committee of the
State organization formed in June met
in Columbia Thursday night in accord
ance with the resolution adopted at
that time.
Mr.. G. A. Smith, of Timmonsville,
the chairman of the committee, called
the meeting to order and was the pre-
siding officer. Mr.. r.. T. Jaynes, of
Oconee, was chosen secretary. There
were several counties not represented
and in several others members of the
committee have not been appointed.
After considerable discussion the fol-
lowing resolutions, introduced by Mr..
G. G. Featherstone, of Laurens, were
adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense of
this meeting that it would be unwise to
put in the field State prohibition
ticket.
Resolved further, That it is the
sense of this meeting that the effort
ought to be made to elect members of
the General Assembly and executive
and county officers who are in accord
with our views.
Resolved, further, That we ought
to organize for the purpose of enforc-
ing the law in the counties where pro-
hibition prevails and to foster and en-
courage the sentiment in other coun-
ties.
Resolved, That when we adjourn we
do adjourn subject to the call of the
president and that committeeman be
appointed by the president for any
bounty not having an appointment; and
that any appointee not being able to
attend be empowered to appoint his
substitute.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Meanest Man In Town.

"I've heard lot of talk about the
meanest man in town." said an elder
of prominent West Philadelphia
Church, according to the Philadelphia
Record, yesterday, "but last Sunday
was reserved for me to meet him. 1t
was rather funny, too," he continued,
"for think it was really mistake,
rather than studied parsimony of the
Rockefeller type. 1t was while I was
just beginning to take up the collection
that man hurried in the door, and
dropping into near pew, began to
mop his forehead He put nickel on
the plate when passed it to him, and
confined his efforts to cool off. l had
gotten to the rear of the church and
began to count the collection, when /
heard an audible gasp and hurry back
to where l was standing. Before /
realized what he intended to do, he
took nickel from the plate and started
for the door. | followed him outside,
and, checking him, said: whats the
trouble, brother? Is anything wrong?'
Not much, he called back, as he went
down the path on a run; only hadn't
finished shaving when my wife started
for church, and in my hurry to catch
up with her | got into the wrong
church. Exchange.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Shooting Scrape on Train.

A shooting affair occurred on the
mixed train from Columbia Thursday
night between Newberry and Kinards,
in which negro of Kinards was Sc
riously shot. Gus Golden and John
Burton, negroes, also of Kinards, were
taken into custody by Conductor Blair,
charged with the shooting. Capt. Blair
turned the men over to Mr.. w. M
Irby, who was returning from the FAN
and he brought them on to Laurens anc
lodged them with the city authorities
Friday afternoon Chief of Police Bag.
well delivered Golden and Burton to the
sheriff of Newberry.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
CLINTON AND ITS PEOPLE.
Large Number Attended the State Eair
Last Week.

CLINTON, Oct. 3Oth. Clinton was
well represented in Columbia during
the Fair, big crowds going down each
day, besides those there for the week.
Mr.. r. E. Copeland of Laurens, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Copeland of Columbia
were here during the week past to see
their mother, who has been quite ill.
November 3rd will be circus day here,
the Van Amburg shows giving two per-
formances, afternoon and evening.
Mr.. J. F. Jacobs went to Columbia
Thursday to purchase an automobile,
making the fifth auto for Clinton.
Miss Addie Horton leaves this week
on months trip to Nashville, Tenn.
Clinton Mill No. 2 has been short on
its water supply, but the officials are
having main laid from the mill to
Boards Fork, which will afford enough
water to run the plant.
Mrs. j. l. Copeland and little Miss
Nan, will spend this week with rela-
tives in Greenville.
Mrs. George Albright and children
are visiting Mrs. Joe Vance.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Norman and little
son of Chattanooga, arrived Saturday
to visit Mr.. McCaslan's family.
Mrs. E. N. Brooks of Verdery was in
town with relatives on Wednesday.
Mrs. P. S. Bailey entertained the
Friendly Dozen on last Tuesday after
noon from four to six.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
LAURENS ROLLER
MILL BURNS DOWN
A Destructive Sunday.
Mornings Blaze.
PARTIALLY INSURED.
Mill Was Well Equipped and Loss FalIs
Heavily on Herbert Martin,
the Owner.

The Laurens Roller Mill was totally
destroyed by fire between three and
four O'Clock Sunday morning. When
discovered the mill was in flames,
the stable and buggy shed had caught
on fire and it was with difficulty that
Nelson Wright, the old negro, who
lives nearby, reached the stable and let
the horse out. The buggy, harness,
etc., were lost. The mill was COM
plete loss, together with considerable
stock of grain, flour, meal and feed
products. The fire is supposed to have
originated in the engine room.
The mill was built and equipped
seven years ago by Messrs. j. S.
Machen and Herbert r. Martin a,
a cost of about $4,000. 1t was
well equipped plant and was nc
doubt quite profitable enterprise. -
About year ago Mr.. Martin bought
Mr. Machen's interest and continued
the business alone.
Mr.. Martin had 81, 400 insurance on
the mill with the Carolina Mutual In
surance Company of Spartanburg, Jas.
A. Austin's agency, this city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
STATE AND GENERAL NEWS.

President Theodore Roosevelt was AT
years old last Friday.
The issuance of the Ginners' report
caused cotton to advance $3 Is the bale.
In Oconee county last Tuesday the
dispensary was voted out by large
majority.
Count Witte Of Russia has been given
the power of minister-president which
will enable him to change the farcical
assembly into real legislative body.
Former Solicitor O. L.. Schumpert of
Newberry is presiding over the court
of general sessions at Spartanburg this
week.
Former Congressman Jerry Simpson
of Kansas, at one time CONSPICUOUS
national figure in politics and known to
fame as "Sockless Jerry" is dead at
the age of SO.
Because he slapped his face Wilmer
Mitchell shot and instantly killed his
former friend, James Trotter, at the
Union Station in Columbia during the
Fair.
Thos. Gibson, an aged broker of Col
umbia, has been arrested in connection
with the stolen bond transaction. He
is accused with d. Zimmerman of hav-
ing disposee of the bonds.
Policeman Wright of Woodruff shot
and killed Joe Brown, colored Sunday
afternoon about o'clock. Brown was
drunk and after being arrested made
vicious attack on the officer who drew
his pistol and shot the negro, killing
him almost instantly.
President Roosevelt has returned to
Washington from his recent southern
trip which ended at New Orleans
week ago. The return trip to Wash
inGton was made by water on the crui-
ser West Virginia.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
GINNER'S REPORT ISSUED.
Indications Are That Crop Will Not Be
Over IO,OOO,0O Bales.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 25. The report of
the National Ginners' association was
made public today and says: "We esti-
mate the amount of cotton ginned to
October 18th to be between 4,400, 900
and 4,500,0OO bales. These reports
show about 46 per cent Of the crop gin
ned and indicate crop of 10000, 900
bales.
Florida has ginned 33, TAP, against &C.
724 last year, crop is 33 per cent short.
Georgia has ginned 1,023,3O0 bales
against 1,113,00O bales last year and
the crop is 23 per cent short, about SO
per cent of the cotton being held for 10
and IL cents since the recent decline.
South Carolina has ginned 584, 900
against 607,68 last year, and the crop
is "a per cent short of last year. About
40 per cent of the cotton is being held
for higher price"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
A Visit To Alkalithia Springs, N. c.

MIR. EDlToR:-I have just returned
from most delightful visit to Aka
lithia Springs, N. c., and | must say
this is an ideal place for the weary and
overworked to find rest and renew their
strength and yigor.
The water is as fine as can be found
in all the land, and some day it will
take its place beside the most famous
springs of the south. If it is not the
tabled fountain of immortal youth it is
next thing to it. The hotel, new, com
modious, we'll equipped, we'll kept,
stands at the top of an eminence rising
by gradual ascent from the spring some
two hundred yards away surrounded by
a lawn carpeted with the greenest of
grass and shaded by stately trees.
From its broad verandas you look out
upon an endless variety of scenic beau
ty. Here at your feet goes on forever
through valleys of living green the bab-
bling brook. Just beyond are the hills
rising in succession terraces one above
the other as if vieing with one another
in perpetual rivalry as to which should
excel in beauty and greatness. And
above and beyond them all the sober
mountains stand up against the sky,
grand and beautiful in their varied
lights and shadows as they become
cloud-capped or sun-crowned breathing
upon the mind and heart of the behold
er the spirit of peace and restfulness.
On you men who are so busy with the
things of life that annoy and distress
and harden and wear the life away,
stop for awhile. HE you to the noun
tains of North Carolina and rest. &C
and catch new inspiration to live bet
ter and be better.
Last but not least Mr.. j. w. Cope
land, Sr who went to the regret of us
! all from our town, is the genial hospita
| BILE proprietor of this ideal resort. His
thoughtful care for his guests and his
boundless recources for making things
comfortable and pleasant for those
about him is a first class guarantee tc
| all who sojourn with him good and
profitable time. May the best success
attend him.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Died OF improvements.

The following is told of patient, a
German woman, who taken seriously
i'll, was sent to the hospital.
In the evening her husband inquire d
how she was getting along and was
toldshe was improving.
Next day he called again and was
told she was still improving.
This went on for some time, each dav
the report being that his wife was i'm
proving.
Finally one night when he called he
was told that his wife was dead. See
ing the doctor, he went up to him and
said: "Vel, doctor, vat did she die of
improvements" Harpcr's Weekly.
Our china and glass department is
complete with any and everything YOU
may need fol your home.
S. M. y f.. III. Wilkes & Co.
What is that which by adding some
thing to it will become smaller, but if
you add nothing it will grow larger?
A hole in a stocking.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
The Denver Express.

Large audiences greeted the presen-
tation of The Denver Express "a West
ern Melo-Drama in Five Acts) by r. j.
Ravencroft Monday and Tuesday nights
at the City Opera House. 1t is Il good
strong company and everybody was
most highly pleased and thoroughly de-
lighted. The favorites were Tommy
Tucker, or railroader and Maybel
Payne-Garvey as "Our Poppy" The
manager of the Laurens playhouse is to
be commended for securing such an ad-
mirable attraction.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
--
Laurens at the State Fair.

COL j. H. Wharton, Messrs. j. d.
w. Watts, Ed Chapman, j.. M. Wood
and others of Laurens were among the
leading exhibitors of horses, cattle,
hogs, sheep, goats and poultry at the
State Fair. AS usual these exhibitors
secured a number Of premiums. Es-
peciaiiy was this the case with Col.
Wharton's and Mr.. Watts beautiful
Jerseys, splendid hogs, fine sheep and
poultry.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that we, the
undersigned, will open books of sub
scription to the capital stock of The
Bank of Cross Hill, at the store of w.
c. Rasor, at Cross Hill, S. O., on Thurs
day, the End dav of November. 1905. at
10 O'Clock, a. m. Said books will re-
main open until the proposed capital
stock is all subscribed.
w. G. RAsoR,
E. B. RAsoR, JR.,
s. H. GoGGANs,
M. A. LEAMAN,
Board of Corporators.
October Both, 1905.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Miss BLOSSOM" whitehurst Married.

Miss Henrietta Whitehurst, who has
large connection in Laurens and who
has visited here frequently, and Mr.
Robt. c. Oliver of Fayetteville, N. c..
were married in Spartanburg last Sun
day evening, the ceremony being per
formed by the Rev. E. o. Watson OF
the Methodist Church.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
The Tenth Anniversary.

The Rev. Robert Adams, ID. D., pas
tor of the First Presbyterian Church,
will preach special sermon at the
regular service next Sunday morning,
the occasion being the tenth anniver-
sary of his pastorate of the church.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Clinton, S. C.

Awful lFnte OF Innrtiatic Cutters.
Bad tailoring, like sin, makes men
uncomfortable and unhappy, but good
tailoring, like good actions, makes
them feel at ease and glad they are liv
Ing
The cutter of mems clothes should
therefore always bear in mind the fact
that he Is a powerful influence In the
world for good If lie does goal work
but for evil If his work Is bad, and
should keenly feel that he deserves
honor for the one and disgrace for the
other. If his work is bad his punish
ment, even though 1t may not tit the
crime and make him utterly wrctched.
VIII surely so fill his days with shame.
apprehension, shuddcrs of horror. snub,
and Insults that he will almost hate
himself and Will wish in every waking
hour that night will come and bring
hlm forgetfulncss and always through
the night will long for day to escape In
It's light and hustle the black tormonts
and silent cravings of guilty con.
sclence.-Tailor and Cutter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Fountain Inn Chrysanthemum Show.

The Chrysanthemum Show which is
given annually under the auspices of
the Village Improvement Society of
Fountain Inn will be held on Friday
Nov. 3rd.
Seventy-five prizes are offered, in
Guiding $50. in cash.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Injured in Runaway Accident.

Miss jamie Fleming of Lanford was
painfully injured in runaway accident
near Enoree last Thursday while driv-
ing home, accompanied by Miss Minnie
Franks, who escaped without injury.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
w. l.. Boyd. Laurens. s. C..

Knows it for fact that the l.. & NJ.
PANT has the reputation of being the
leader all the world over. That its
actual cost is only $l.20 gallon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
w. L. BOYD. Laurens. S. c.

Who sells the l.. & M. Paint, wants
every church to know that a liberal
quantity of l.. & M. Pure Paint will be
gwen whenever they paint with the l..
& nj. Call for it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
Arbor Day Celebration.

Friday Nov. 8 is Arbor Day and no
doubt most of the schools now open in
the county will observe the day with
special and appropriate exercises.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01

Be sure to let us show you our line
of chairs before you buy, as we have
the best line that you can find any
where, and at prices you will be willing
to pay.
S. M. e. E. H. Wilkes g. Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
The Price of Cotton

There was practically no change in
the price of cotton yesterday, the mar
ket closing at 1925 to 10 5-16.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01

Washington, Oct. 25.-The census
bureau today issued bulletin showing
the cotton ginned in the United States
to October 18, 4,94O, ,728 bales, counting
round bales as half bales against 6,417-
891 bales same date.last year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01

went into the woods and got it;
sat down to look for it; the more
looked for it the less liked it; and moi
being able to find it, l came away will
hit?
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
25.CENT COLUMN.

TRESPASS notice.: - All parties
are hereby warned not to hunt, fish or
o6herwlse trespass on my premises
l3-lI ID. j, ENTRIKEN
WANTED: The farmers in Laurens
County to know that | will pay pre-
MUM on Floradora cotton. M. l..
COPELAND, Buyer for Iaurens and
Watts Cotton Mills. std
WANTED A few more girls to work
in overall factory. Remember the ma
chimes are run by power. Apply to S.
8. Jones, Supt. 1t.
NoTGCE-Just arrived a solid car of
Danish Cabbage. Wire or mail in your
order. l-2 cents a pound loose and
10 cents barrel for packing r.. w.
Greenwood, $. C., 12-2t.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01

am taken from mine; and shut up
in wooden case from which / am
never released, and yet l am used by
almost everybody.
A lead pencil.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01

There Is ptiful story told i'm the
Bookman of Philip Bourkc Marston.
the blind English writer. One day a
particularly good idea came to him.
and he sat down to his typewriter with
enthusiasm. lio wrote rapidly for
hours and had nearly finished the story
when friend came In. Read that"
said Marston proudly, "and tell me
what YOU think of IT," The friend
stared at the happy author ana then
at the blank sheets of paper In his
hand before he was able to understand
the little tragedy, The ribbon had been
taken from the typewriter, and Mar.
ston's toll was for nothing. He never
had the heart to write that story again.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01

A thorn in the foct. Vernon David
son in Farm and Ranch.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-11-01
S. M: & E. H. Wilkes & Co., Laurens

S. c.:
Gentlemen: Sometime ago l bought a
No. Bucks Cooking Stove from you.
find it all right it every respect, just
as you told me. don't think better
stove ever was made. / am well
pleased with it. find it only uses half
the wood my old one did.
Yours truly,
G. w. MCDILL,
Laurens, S. c., r. F. ID.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-20
WILLIAM YOST
FALLS FROM THE SUSPENSION
BRIDGE TO THE 3. AND o.
PLATFORM.

William Yost, a former Baltimore
and Ohio conductor, met with a pc
culiar accident last midnight that
came nearly costing his life. He was
sitting on the approach to the suspen-
sion bridge just over the depot plat
form when in some manner he lost
his balance and toppled over the side.
A companion grabbed his foot and
held him momentarily, but could not
stand the strain and had to let him
drop. He alighted on the platform
head first. oficer Gould was one of
the first to reach him, and supposed
from the force Of the fall and his
condition that his neck was broken.
The ambulance was called and the in.
jured man taken to the Miners Hos.
pital. His condition this morning was
very favorable, and it is thought that
beyond a severe shaking up he sus.
tanned nc bad injuries.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-20
Camp Beats Them All.

Squire NJ. P. Camp, of Arnold, fig
ures that he has beaten the record this
year in profits on sheep. For him
five yves raised eight lambs and for
these lambs and the wool he sold
from the ewes he realized a sum equal
to 1915 from each eve We are
pleased to know Of our good Demo
cratic friends. such as Col. Nick
Rohrbough and Squire Camp. reapine
the fruits of Republican prosperity
right along with others. Don't you
think it pays to keep prosperous IS a
community?-weston Independent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-20
IN MAD RUSH.
Psrkersbursers Turn Out En- Masse to
See Mrs. Blackshire-She
Faints Away.

PARKERsBuRG, W Va, Sept. 20.
Mrs. Gene Blackshire, convicted at
ahe last term of the Calhoun county
Circuit Court Of implication in the
Killing OF her husband, for which
crime Louis Hendricks and Bud Nc
Croskey are now serving. life sen.
teases, was brought here last night
efassute to the penitentiary at Mounds
yIIe, 10. begin her three year term. A
crowd Of nearly a thousand people
met her at the depot tand in a mad
rush TO get a glimpse of her, her
clothes were torn to shreds and she
end her guard were nearly trampled
xider foot. When lodged in jail she
fell in a faint mi was unconscious
for several hours. 1t developed that
since her conviction she has not been
roniinsds in Jail, but has been allowed
10 he az liberty, and much indignation
Is feIt over the laxity of the officials
Mrs. Blackshire still declares that she
is Innocent of the crime.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-20
KILLED IN BRAwL
MAN MURDERED BY COMPANION
IN SALOON AT POINT
PLACE.

TOLEDO. o., Sept. 2o.-A man
supposed to be Joseph Fisher, a plas-
terer, of Chicago, was shot and killed
in his brothers saloon at Point Place
shortly after midnight by a companion,
whose identity is not known and who
escaped. The two were intoxicated
and quarreled. Fisher struck his com
panion who pulled a gun and shot
twice. the bullets penetrating the
abdomen
The murdered man lived only long
enough to beg that Mary Bradley, 100
South Austin street. Chicago, be no.
titled of his death.
On his person was found a card is
sued to Joseph Fisher by Mason's and
Hod-carriers Union No 4, Of Chicago.