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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
LANFORD LOCALS.

LANFoRD, Jan. 3rd.-The holidays
have come and gone, and despite the
great amount of bad weather, every
one in our little village and vicinity
seems to h We had pleasant time.
The following teachers were at home
for the holidays: Misses Etolia Ian.
ford, Centilla Fleming, Annie Lanford
and John Cannon.
Miss Minnie Franks, who is attend
ing Limestone College and Lawrence
Patterson of lWofford College spent
last week with their parents and
| friends.
Geo. S. McCravy and family OF Lau.
rens were the guests of j. e. johnson
last Wednesday,.
j. ID. johnson and E. G. Boggs and
little daughter, Eoline, returned last
Saturday from q visit to relatives in
the Tar Heel State. They report a
pleasant time.
Qnite number of our young paop'e
attended a social gathering at Ora last
Friday night.
G. w. McCravy is visiting his
brother, S. NJ. McCravy at Ballentiue.
Misses Alice and Lucille Meadows OF
Goldvi'le 81 ent several days with Mis-
j. E. Johnson las, week. While here
they made number of friends and We
hope have them among us soon
again.
Our friend j. Y. Cooley like Japan,
believes in preparing for war in time
of pt ace. The latest arrival is a big
fire boy.
a sociable given by Mr.. aud Mrs.
b. NJ. johnson on Thursday night was
much enjoyed by our young people.
B, w. Johnson went TO Spartanburg
Thursday on business.
Miss Lydia Wofford of Wood:uM is
visiting ~ Capt. j. w. Lanford's.
We were glad to see our friend, Ho-
mer Ferguson of Spsrtanburg in town
Saturday.
Miss Emma Watson of Enoree visited
Capt. B. w. Lanford last week.
Our enterprising merchant, G. l..
Waldrop spent q part OF the holidays
with his father, on Enorae II. f. ID. 2
The Farmers Oil Mill, after shut
down OF four days resume operations
Friday. They have big lot of seed
and arc making good grad of huls,
meal and oil.
Best wishes for The ADVERTISER
for 'o5
AGRIc0IA
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
PORT ARTHUR
HAS FALLEN.
Terms Of CapitulatiOn Are
Being Arranged.
ELEVEN MONTHS SIEGE.
Gen. Stoessel Finding Further Resist
auce Useless Sends Note to Japan
ESQ General Asking That Terms
of Surrender be Fixed.

After eleven months of almost con-
slant fighting the gallant garrison de.
tending Port Arthur has surrendered
to the gallant besiegers.
AT 9 o'clock Sunday night Gen.
Nogi, commanding the Japanese army
of investment, received q note from the
Russian General, Stoessel, saying that
he found further resistance useless and
asking for meeting to arrange terms
of capitulation.
The note was simple and direct and
the japanese General at once named
commissioners to confer with repre-
sen'atives Of the Russian commander.
This conference has been held but
the terms agreed upon are not known
here at this time. 1t has been indicat-
ed, however, that they will be of
most magnanimous character. 1t is
stated that the garrison, which has
been greatly diminished by disease and
the casualties OF the long siege, will
probably be permitted 10 march out of
Port Arthur with or without their
arms and return to Russia on condition
that they take no further part in the
war.
The history of the siege of Port
Arthur is one of the most remarkable
la modern warfare. The lombard
ment commenced Feb. 9th, and was
kept up almost necessarily the remain.
der of the year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
New Years Day,

Failing as it did on Sunday, New
Years day was very quietly observed
in Larens. The day was as fine as one
could wish The congregations at the
various churches were unusually large
and the services at each and all of
them were of especial interest.
At the First and Second Methodist
churches the new pastors. Rev. NJ. w.
Hook of the First and Rev. c. L. Nc
Cain of the Second, preached their In
itial sermo' ut eleven o'clock to large
and appreciative audiences.
As usual the passing of the old and
the advent OF the new year was observ.
ed hy ths ringing Of bells and the pop.
plug Of crackers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
Old Farmer HOpkins.

One of the brightest rural dramas
ever written, will be produced at the
City Opera House Tuesday evening,
January the tenth by the we'll known
Frank S. Davidson company. Special
scenery, mechanical effects, specialties
OF high order, and full orchestra,
al 90 TO make the new "Old Farmer
HopkiOs" the great success it uudoubt-
edly is. The Spa"tanburg Herald in
speaking of its presentation in that city
says. The Frank S. Davidson company
appeared last night to large audience
ana without donbt the most delighted
one that has ever assembled in Spar.
tsnburg
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
A GREENvILLE COUNTY TRAGEDY,
Sam Maddox, Former Laurens County
Boy, Killed by John WaldrOp.

Samuel Maddox, son of the late Sam
uel Maddox formerly OF Princeton, this
county, was shot and instantly killed at
Bessie, Greenvllle county, Saturday
mornli g by John B. Waldrop, young
farmer of that community. Waldrop
went az once to Greenv:i!e snd gave
himself up to the sheriff.
According TO the published accounts
OF the homicide there seems to have been
misunderstanding about the posses
sion OF q certain farm. Both men had
papers emitting them to the houses and
farm for this year under lease con
tract made and entered into with the
landlord.
Early Saturday morning Maddox
went to the place and found Waldrop
already in the house. A quarrel ensued
when Waldrop drew his pistol and shot
Maddox dead in the yard.
Young Maddox spent his boyhooi
days at Princeton, moving to Green
vile county with his father about
fifteen years ago. AT the time of his
death he was magistrates constable,
and a young man of high respectabii ity,
lmpoSSib @ to TO- eSee ain accident. Not
I'M BOSS bic to be prepar, Il for it.. Dr.
Ih0mas Electric OIL. Monarch over
pain
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
Death Of Major Ferguson.

Major Miles II. Ferguson died of
pneumonia at the home OF his son at
Greers Sunday night about Q O'Clock.
The burial took place at Woodruff
yesterday.
Major Ferguson was little past 10
and was native of Spartanburg
county. He moved to this county
about fifteen years ago and located near
Ora. He was veteran of the Civil
War and was most gallant soldier.
He served the county as coroner four
years, making good officer,
He reared large family, nine boys
and three girls, of whom seven OF the
former and two of the latter, survive
Mrs. Ferguson died about year
ago, after which Major Ferguson went
to reside with his son at Greers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
In the MayOr's COurt.

During the week ending last Satur-
day fines amou'ing to two hundred dol
lars were paid into the city treasury,
and fifty days work Will be done on the
streets by four darkeys who couldn't
pay. Very few evil doers escape Chief
Hughes and his assistants. Council
man j. o. O8ings, acting mayor, pre-
sided over the court during the week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
CHAMBERLAIN'5 COUGH RENE
DY ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS.

The fault of giving children med..
cine containing injurious substances, is
sometimes moro disastrous than the
diseafe from which they are suffering.
Every mother should knoy that Cham
berlain's Cough Reme1y is perfectly
safe f)r children to take. 1t contains
nothing harmful and for coughs, colds
and Group is ut su passed. For sale by
LaureLs Drug Co. and DIR. b. f. Posey.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
A happy and prosperous New Year
to all!

A happy and prosperous New Year
to all!
Mrs: j. r. Leyerett of Hendersonville
visited her son j. u. Leverett this week.
"A dance wes given by the young So
ciety set at Fowler's hall Friday night.
Int rested buyers will note O. S. Full.
ler's Ad. in this issue.
Emory Machen visited st Princeton
Saturday and Sunday.
William @. Duncan, student at Wof-
ford returned to Sparta nburg Tuesday.
Mrs. j. u. Leverett and children are
visiting in Spartanburg.
Clarence and Miss Mamie Bram,ett
visited in Greenvllle Christmas week,
A.. j. Taylor of sedalia Is spending
week or 80 In the city and at Prince
ton.
Yancey S. Gllkerson OF Charlotte is
visiting his parents and numerous
friends In the city.
Mrs. IL, e. Daniel and Miss Fannie
Brewton of Spartanburg visited in
the city Christmas week.
Miss Nezzie Putram, daughter of Mr..
Steve Putnam of Lanford, and Mr..
James Cannon were married Dec. "a.
Mr.. and MIS-. p. G. Har,zog of Green
wood visited Mr.. ID. II. Counts this
week.
Miss Pauline McCarley spent the
holidays with her father DR.. j. Nj. Nc
Carley in the city.
The semi.annual dividends disbursed
by the cotton mill and the four bank
ing institutions of the city amounted to
$31, ,7O5.
We want to place The ADvER-
TISER in the home of every citizen in
Laurens county this year. Subscribe
now and start even with the new year.
II you have been waiting for the Mill
End Sale, consult Davis, Roper & Co.'s
page ad. and be ready for business
January 11th.
Will Henderson who has been with
the Red Iron Racket several seasons,
has accepted position with Davis, Ro
per 81 Company.
One OF the best and one of the most
popular lecturers that ever appeared
before Laurens audience is the Hon.
Geo. r. Werdling of Washington. He
will give his famous lecture ''The Man
from Gallilee." at the opera house
Monday night, January 0.
Among the numerous and very pret.
ty receptions and parties given during
the holidays were those of Mrs. r. F.
Jones who entertained the Euchre club
Thursday; Misses Laura Barksdale's
and Josie Sullivan's parties Saturday
evening; and Miss Maggie Barksdale's
reception Wednesday night.
Monday beiog q National holiday.
Salesday for January was postponed
until yesterday. There was good big
crowd in town aud business was pretty
brisk. Sales by the county officials
were as followe: One acre lot at Mount.
Vile to DR. A. r. Fuller for $3.50. Five
acres near Maddens to w. l.. Gray for
$50. Ninsty-one acres nesr Ora to j.
Y. Bryson for 81 900.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
Turner billiard Shot,

Turner Dillard, a negro pretty we'll
known, was shot by Charley Kennedy,
also crlored, alta fro ic on Mr. E. M.
Cnpningham's place four miles east of
the city, Friday night. billiard, it Is
said, shot at Kennedy with q gun aud
Kennedy returned the fire shooting
Dil!ard in the body, The wound while
pretty serious is not considered at all
dangerous.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
WILL STAY.

For pain in back or chest, Kings
Anti Pain Plaster touches the spot.
IT'S especially good to protect the
lungs with one of these on front az d
back. They are 25 cents and their
curative powers is very great. Sold
by Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION

Genes of using CydoniA Lotion -
Softens and whitens the skin; cures
sImhurn, chapped or rnugheued skin
The gcnuine has Burwell q Lunn's
Co. name and label. Price 20 cents.
At store of Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
A Silk Sale.

That will astonsh the closest buyers. Knowing that
Silks would be in great demand for the spring. have
have found them. We won't quote prices, but will say
that for beautiful STYLE and at the time extraord-
ary low prices nothing has been shown in aens to
equal silk show Come if only to see this great
line of new Silks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
Trespass Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all per-
sons are forbidden to hunt, fish or
otherwise trespass on my lands.
19-At N. B. POOLE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04

Little Colds" eelected-thousand
"t lives sacrificed everyyear. DIR. Woods
Norway Pine syrup cures little colds
cures big colds too, down to the very
verge of consumption.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04

Two million Americans suffer he tor
turing pangs OF dyspepsia. Noneed to.
Burdcck Blood Bit crs cures. AT any
drug store.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04

Great cht in prices on all winter
goods during our big January Sale,
which commences next Monday morn.
Ing, January 9th,
O. B. Simmons Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
QUARTERLY STATEMENT

OF The Peoples Loan and Exchange
Bank, of Laurens, S. c., Ending De.
cember 81. 1904. Published i'm Con-
fornity with all Act of the General
Assembly.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
FOUND A CURE FOR INDIGESTION

rooND "a JUNE fON NlNDlGESTlON
/ use Chamberlain's Stomech and
Liver Tablets for indigestion and find
that they suit my case be tier than any
dyspepsia remedy have ever tried and
have used many different remedies.
J am nearly fifty-one years of age and
have suffered great deal from indi-
gestion. / can eat almost anything /
want to now.-Geo. w. Emory, Rock
Mills, la. For sale by Laurens Drug
Co. and DIR. B. r. Posey.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
STATEMENT

Of the Enterprise Bank, OF Laurens, y.
e., at the Close OF Business December
31st, 1904. Organized 1900.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04

lmpoSSb' to fo-esee ain accident. Not
i'm bic to be prepar, d for it. DR..
Thomas' Electric OIL. Monarch over
pain
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04

l lot 10c and 15c Handkerchiefs .. - S.
lot 15c to 25c Ladies' Mems and Chldrens Gloves 0t
lot Mems Silk Ties, were Csc to 50c now w 10,
lot Mems Shirts, soc to 81, now
lot Ladies Leather Belts, 25c to SOC, at To-
lot Mems and Boys Hats and Caps, some of them
sold for $780, now only To-
lot Ladies' Shoes 81 to So. So now ~.. .. 49,
lot Ladies' Kid Gloves, small sizes ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25
1 lot Ladies' SOC to 81 Corsets, at... 25
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-01-04
OF" SSa le .

House and lot corner Sui
livan and Hance streets, nj.
I'll. Fowler residence. Price,
81, 600. Terms easy.
200 Acre tract near Stomp
Spring, Improved, $4,000. co..
116 Acre tract near Cole
Point, Improved, 81, 10000.
3 large tracts in Jacks
Township, Cheap.
Store house at Mountville,
$650.00.
217 acres near Princeton, $Ia
per acre.
For Rent
2 horse farm near Lisbon.
2 horse farm near Cole Point.
Store house under "Advertiser
Office"
Money to loan at reasonable
interest.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
Per instructions.

The mother had just finished the
Sabbath afternoon Bible story. 1t was
about Noah and the ark.
Wishing to impress the story upon
the children she began to ask ques.
tons.
What was it God told Noah when
the water covered the earth?" was the
first.
Go obber de bridge" was the
prompt answer from Clarice, aged 4.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
Diamond EXPERT.

First Excuse me. sir. but
| understand you are a good Judge of
diamonds.
Second Stranger-That's right.
First Stranger-Would you mind
giving me your opinion of the stone
in this ring?
Second Stranger-Don't know any
thing about stones. I'm baseball UNI
pire. See?
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
Simply Good-Natured.

why is the audience cheeringT 2
"The manager has just announced
that owing to the fact that she missed
the train Miss Shrek, the new so
prano. will not appear"
But why should they cheer?"
"The manager uses such a delight
fully indistinct foreign accent that no
body understood what he was saying"
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
Possible EXPLANATION.

why, john" exclaimed Mrs. New
kid as she came into the room, what
in the world makes the baby cry sol"
81 don't know. my dear" answered
Newkid as he handed the infant over
to it's mother, but | imagine he is
thinking of what the governor Of
North Carolina once said to the gov
ernor Of South Carolina"
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28

small OF the back
and had such fire.
quent dizzy spells
I h a I | coul d
s C arc ly & @ t
about the house.
The urinary pas
sages were also
q ute irregular.
Monthly periods
were so distress
ing | d r g a d e d
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28

their approach. This was my condi-
ton for four years. Doan's Kidney
Pills helped me right away when
began with them, and three boxes
cured me permanently"
roster-Miburn Co, Buffalo N. Y.
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents per box.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
Free Advice.

Doctor, want little advice" said
the notorious dead beat"
Whats the matter with your"
asked the physician, CURLY, for he
scented no fee.
Il have insomnia dreadfully. What
shall do?"
"Seep it off,
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28

"Shure, livery Irishman is born wild
a thirst"
"Ye're wrong there. Faith, there's
lots of us that has no thirst for the
liquor at ALL
"Thrue for We; but they hov thirst
for foightin' or fur glory or somethin'
or other"
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
A woMAN's suFFERINoa

weak, Irregular, Racked with PaIns-
Made Well and SO Pounds Heavier.
Mrs. e. w. Wright of 172 Main St.,
Haverhill, Mass, says; In 1898 was
suffering so with sharp pains in the
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
No Names Mentioned.

In case certain funeral ever does
come off in this town there are going
to be some mighty cheerful looking
ourners.-Atchison Globe.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
Complete Set of Chopin.

Herbert l.. jerks has presented the
Fitchburg (Mass) library with the
only complete set of Chopln's compo-
sitions.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
Skinned to Death.

my grandad has voted for twelve
presidents"
Aw. dat amt nothin'. My dad has
voted twelve times fer one president"
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
T'EA
Little Lesson in Principle.

Economy does not mean stinginess,
but the art of making the most and
best of the means and materials at
hasd.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28

Mrs. Benham-You used to say that
you would give your life for me.
Benham-That was when | was sick
and expected to die, anyway.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
His Liberal Way.

"He is very genial, isn't he?"
ooh yes! He colonies everybody.
-Pnck.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
EA

If you haven t found-out,
Schilling's Best youare miss
ing a good deal of comfort.
rour grocer returns your money II you don't like
Schillings Best.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28
DON'T FORGET

A large 2.o2. package Red Cross Ball Blue only
8 cents. The Russ Company. South Bend. Ind
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-09-28

Work in Coal Mines.
About 100000 persons are employ
ed In the coal mines OF the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06

So-callea wandering pains" may
come from it's early stages, or the
presence of danger may be made mani
Test by profuse menstruation, accom-
panied by unusual pain, from the
ovaries down the groin and thighs.
II you have mysterious pains, If there
are indications Of Inflammation OF dis
placement, don't wait for time to con
firm your fears and go through the
horrors Of a hospital operation; secure
Lydia p. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound right away and begin its use.
Mrs. Pinkham. of Lynn, Mass, will
give you her advice free of all charge
IL You will write her about yourself
Your letter will be seen by women only.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham;-
. l take the liberty to congratulate you on
the success i have had with your wonderful
medicine. Eighteen months ago my month
lies stopped. Shortly after felt 50 badly that
! submitted z thorough examination by a
physician and was told that ] had a tumor
on the uterus and would have to undergo an
operation.
" Soon after read one Of your advertise
ments and decided 10 give Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable COMPOUND a trial. After
trying five bottles A. directed the tumor "a
entirely gone. / have been examined BY A
physician and he says have no signs OF a
tumor nov. IL has alaO hrOught)l ny month
lies around once more, and am entirely
well s-fannis d. Fox CheStnaS 6Eost,
Bradford. Pa sil'-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
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extract is like Natures Influence the
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boils heals old sores, or ulcers, white
swellings," scrofulous affections and
kindred ailments.
The cGolden Medical Discovery Is
Just the tissue builder and tonic you
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Of fever or other prostrating disease.
No matter how strong the constitution,
our stomach and liver are apt to be
cout of kilter" occasionally. In con-
sequence our blood is disordefed, for
the stomach is the laboratory for the
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II is a trite saying that no man is
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kidneys to expel the poisons from the
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| and will be sent TO any address free,
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| Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y. It tells Just what
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bottle wrapper, in full list of its in
gradients.
DR.. Pierce's' Pleasant Pellets cure
constipation, invigorate the liver and
regulate stomach and bowels.