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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
TWO ASSOCIATIONS
ARE REORGANIZED
County Teachers and the School I'M
prOyement Association of Laurens
County Hold Meeting.

A large number of the teachers of
the county and city met last Saturday,
in the court house, for the purpose Of
reorganizing two important associations
for the year-the Laurens County
Teachers Association and the School
Improvement Association of Laurens
County.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr. r. w. Nash, county superintend-
ent of education, and the Teachers AS
sociation was organized, with Prof. A.
@. Rice, principal of the Lanford high
school, as president; Mr.. r. w. Nash,
vice president; Miss Bessie Hudgens,
of the Chestnut dge-Trinity school,
secretary.
The programme of exercises for the
meeting was next taken up. The first
topic, "The Advantage of High Schools
as Established Under Recent Act of the
Legislature, was discussed by Mr..
w. 2. Culbertson, principal of the
Mountville high school, and Mr.. r. A.
Dobson, superintendent of the Laurens
city schools.
Drawing in the Public Schools" was
the subject of very interesting paper
read by Miss May Putnam, of Gray
Court, while Misses Bessie Hudpens
and Clara Welborn presented admir-
able papers on the very live subject of
school Improvement.
AT the conclusion of this portion of
the programme the School Improve
ment Association of Laurens County
was organized, with Miss Bessie Hud-
gems, president; Miss May Madden, of
Madden, vice president; Miss Clara
Welborn, secretary.
The meeting was adjourned to meet
on the fourth Saturday in November.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Infant Prodigiea.

In nine out Of ten cases your infant
prodigy iS q musician. Among paint
ers the prodigy Of prodigies was Sir
Thomas Lawrence. One Of his earliest
pictures, 1t is said, was produced In
1775, quite carly enough, for the love-
ly cherub who painted 1t was then six
years old. He was getting on in life,
tottering on the verge of twelve, when
the quality crowded his studio at
Bath. The fates were kind to tho in
FAINT prodigy when they made his IA
ther landlord Of the Black Bull, De-
vizos, the inn where fashionable men
and women called for rest and refresh
ment on their way to the waters. At
the Black Bull the prodigy made his
first acquaintance with the great world
which fiattered him IN after life and
which he flattered on canvas. - st.
James Gazette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
ChrysantIemum Show at Owings.

The second annual display of most
beautiful flowers of all kinds, given by
the Royal Florist Society, will take
place on Nov. 8. All lovers of flowers
are invited to be present and bring
their friends. Over forty nice pre-
miums will be given to best flowers.
Good music, splendid dinner, supper
and an interesting entertainment are
promised to all who will come. Re-
freshments will be served, and all pro-
ceeds will go for the chapel. Let
everybody come and see the best dis
play of flowers that has ever been in
all this country.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Charity Towards His Fellow,

An ADVERTISER man recently made
a potato deal with shrewd Laurens
county farmer, in which the farmer
considered that he had gotten the adj
vantage. THE ADVERTISER man was
entirely satisfied with the transaction,
but the potato grower believed that the
deal would create a family unpleasant
ness for the paper man, so he sent a
bag of magnificent yams to the lady of
the house, any one of which ought to
be q moss FOR the family. The lady
declares that where might have been
dissension there now assuredly dwells
peace.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
A SUNDAY MARRIAGE.
Miss Ursula Clark Becomes Bride Of
MIR. J. l.. Cooper.

On last Sunday afternoon Miss Ur-
sula Clark, Of Scuffletown township,
and Mr.. ]. l.. Cooper, of Carlisle, were
married at Cross Anchor, the cere-
mony being performed by the Rev. w.
w. Williams. After the marriage Mr..
and Mrs. Cooper drove to Carlisle, and
on Monday the bridal party returned to
the home Of the BRIDES mother, Mrs.
Matte 0. Clark. near Langston church.
for charming reception given in their
honor.
Mrs. Cooper is an attractive and ac-
complished young woman, and since
finishing school has been engaged in
teaching in this county, while Mr..
Cooper, the groom, is successfully en-
gagged in business with his brothers in
the progressive town of Carlisle. He
is brother of Mr.. C. r. Cooper, a
young farmer of the Langston church
section.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
"TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY,"
By J. B. Wills Musical Comedy Co.,
Oct. 81 and Nov. 1.

The Wills company comes to Laurens
highly recommended. We quote from
the Greenville News what the people
of Greenville thought of one of the
numbers they are to put on here:
Those who went with John b. Wills
and company on their "Trip to Allan
tic City" last night had most delight
ful time. There was not dull mo-
ment during the entire time, and there
was large crowd at the Grand.
Wills, as Hinky Dee, and James
Brewer, as the retired brewer, pre-
sented some of the most laughable and
ludicrous comedy that has ever ap-
of these comedians introduced several
entirely new features, along with in
Vulnerable jokes and eccentric comicali-
ties, that kept the crowd in an almost
continuous laugh. The musical num-
bers were excellent.
Wills and the chorus sang the Hinky
Dee song with good effect. Wills
comicalities at this point are indescrib-
able. He represents loose-jointed
bell boy, whose capers and antics with
the hotel guests are entirely original
and laughable. Miss Helston, in her
two songs, was encored several times.
IN the latter song Wits injected a
change hat comedy act that brought
down the house.
Miss May Halby pleased the audience
with her singing, and has won much
popularity with all. The performance
as whole is one that pleases, and the
unusual spirit and dash that character
ICES the company will doubtless attract
crowds throughout the week.
'"Two Old Cronies," another good
production of this company, will be put
on Friday night. Seats on sale at Lau-
rens Drug Co. Prices, 15, 25, 35 and
80 cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Mr.. ]. o. Templeton is at Anderson,
attending Synod.
Messrs. John Cannon and Homer
Blackwell spent Sunday at Lanford.
Miss Annie Sitgreaves spent Satur-
day and Sunday at home.
Don't forget that "Under the South
ern Cross" will be we'll worth seeing.
Mrs. R. E. Copeland is attending the
state fair.
Mrs: A. D. Gray attended the Green
vile fair.
Misses Bessie and Dollie Roland will
attend the fair.
Mrs. S. r. Todd has returned from
visit to Greenville.
DR.. S. F. Blakely of Ora was in town
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. G. l.. Mcdonald visited friends
and relatives near Cross Hill this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Bennett visited in
Greenville last week.
Mrs. E. ]. Gage went to Greenwood
Friday. evening, to spend few days
with Mrs. G.. w. Garrett.
Mrs. j. H. Brunson went to Colum-
bia last week, and is remaining over
for the gaities of the fair.
Mr.. j. r. Redden of Waterloo was in
the city Friday and gave THE ADvER-
TISER pleasant visit.
Messrs. r. j. Weathers and w. S.
Chapman Of Laurens r. f. d. No. 9
visited the Piedmont Fair in Greenville
last week.
DIR. H. A. Mcleod and family are
now occupying their new home on
South Harper street.
Mr.. w. L. Boyd is in Anderson this
week, in attendance upon the Synod of
the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. j. A. Copeland and children
have returned from visit to Green
vile.
Miss Mary Johnson has returned to
her home in Spartanburg, after spend
ing few days in the city.
If you want to be stylish next We'd
nesday you will invite yourself to din
ner at the bazar.
It's not too early to begin dreaming
OF that 'possum supper next Wednesday
night.
The best thing given at the opera
house this winter will be "Under the
Southern Cross"
If you wish to see stage beautifully
decorated and lovely scenic effects go to
see "Under the Southern Cross"
Rev. j. T. Taylor has recently re-
signed as pastor of Enoree and Batha-
bara churches and accepted calls to
New Harmony, this county, and Selma
church, Spartanburg county. He will
continue to supply Cedar Shoals and
Second Baptist church at Woodruff.
Mr.. Mark Hellams, general delivery
clerk at the Laurens postoffice, is TAX
ing his fifteen days vacation allowed
by your Uncle Sans postofflce en-
ployees. During his absence the post
is being admirably filled by Mr.. Pierce
Burdette, veteran in this work.
Mrs. r. o. Hairston, of the Oak
Grove section, is suffering from bro
ken leg, which misfortune befell her
Sunday morning as she was descending
the stairway at her home. She had al
most reached the bottom step when she
slipped and fell, with the result noted.
Rev. Geo. M. Sexton and family ar
rived in the city Friday from Waterloo
where Mr.. Sexton has been supplying
several churches for the last year or
so: He has given up that work and
will probably accept the pastorate of
some Laurens churches, including the
Watts Mill Baptist church. He is a
son of Squire F. M. SaXton of the city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Greenwood COmmandery.

The formal institution Of Greenwood
Commandery, Knights Templar, will
take place at Greenwood on the after
noon and evening of November. All the
grand officers of the Grand Comman-
derry of the state will be present. The
sextette of Columbia Commandery will
aid ip the work The actual work of
institution will begin at o'clock in the
afternoon. A large class of candidates
will receive al inc orders in the eve
ming. A banquet will then follow. All
Sir Knights are invited to attend as the
guests of Greenwood CommanderY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
A Card of Thanks.

At a late meeting of the Fairview
Agricu ltural and Mechanical Association
a unanimous vote of thanks was ten
dered our friends who assisted US so
materially in making our recent stock
show such grand success. While we
have passed our twenty-frst year (and
it never rained) and look back, we think
with pardonable pride. over our past
career, we know we have made many
mistakes and today would gladly recall
them; but all we can do is to remember
them so as to enable us to avoid a
repetition of them in the future.
MOat respectfully,
j. STEWART PEDEN,
SeCretarN
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
DR.. RALPH w. EDWARDS.
His Death, Which Occurred in Columbia,
Regretted by Laurens Friends.

The news of the death of DR.. Ralph
w. Edwards, in Columbia, last Wednes-
day afternoon came as shocking sur
prise to all of his friends and acquaint-
ances in Laurens, where he had lived
Tor the past year. AS was noted in The
ADVERTISER last week, DR.. Edwards
was at Columbia hospital under treat
ment for fever, he having been accom-
panied to the capital city on the pre-
ceding Saturday by DR.. Isadore Schayer.
On Tuesday it was found that an opera
ton would have to be performed, but
this heroic measure did not avail, and
the young man passed away day
later.
The body was taken to Orangeburg,
the home of the deceased, for burial
Thursday morning. He was 81 years
old, and the only child of Mr.. w. A.
Edwards, Of Orangeburg, who spent
some time here last winter with his
son and made many friends who SYM
pathize with him.
DIR. Edwards came to Laurens little
over year ago and became member
of the Dodson- Edwards Drug Company.
He made friends rapidly and was
deservedly popular with all. DR.. w.
w. Dodson, the senior member of the
company, who knew him more init
mately than anyone else in Laurens,
held him in the highest regard and es-
teem and feels his departure as a
peculiar personal loss.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
RECEPTION GIVEN
RETIRING PASTOR.
DR.. Adams and Family Honored Quests
OF the Congregation of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church,

The congregation of the First Pres
byterian church rendered an elegant
farewell reception to their retiring pas
tor, DIR. Robert Adams, and family on
last Friday night, in the Sunday school
room of the church. Almost the entire
congregation was present, and refresh
ments, consisting of coffee, chocolate
and sandwiches were served and the
evening much enjoyed.
An especially pleasing incident con-
nected with the occasion was the pres
entation to DR.. Adams of a chest of
silver by the members of his congrega-
tion and silver ladle on the part of
the choir as a farewell gift. The pre-
sentation speech was made by DR.. H.
X. Aiken, on behalf of the congrega-
ton, and by Mr.. c. w. Tune, on behalf
of the choir. Both these gentlemen ac-
quilted themselves in very creditable
manner. DR.. Adams was almost over
come with surprise and pleasure at
these tokens of love and appreciation
of the twelve years of labor among his
people, and his response was both feel
ing and appropriate.
DR.. Adams farewell sermon to his
people was preached on Sunday eve
ming, and he left yesterday for Ander-
son to attend Synod. He tarried long
enough in Clinton to open the exercises
of the college in the morning, thus as
suming his new labors. His absence
for week at Synod will postpone the
removal of his family to Clinton until
after the expiration of about two weeks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Alliance Fund.

The following named Alliances have
partial or paid-up stock in the fund
which formerly went into the State ex-
change: Leesville, Chestnut Ridge,
Wham, Mt. Gallagher, Poplar, Prince
ton, Lanford, Huntington, Bryson's,
Cedar Grove, Tumbling Shoals, Youngs,
Babbtown.
All Alliances named above will please
send their respective sub -trustees, or
someone who is authorized to receipt
for this fund, TO me. Mr.. o. P. Good
win, who has charge of this fund is
anxious to distribute it, and has author
lied me to issue checks for it.,
o. C. THOMPSON.
October %, 1907.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Will Assure q Daily.

During the week Of the forthcoming
Methodist Conference of South Caro-
lima, which will be held at Gaffney, be-
ginning on Nov 26. Editor DeCamp
of The Gaffney Ledger will issue his
paper daily in order to give prompt
and full reports of the proceedings of
Conference. The price for the week is
% cts. and Rev. j. d. Crout, pastor of
the First church, will be glad to receive
and forward all subscriptions from
Laurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
New Speaker to Come.

Mr.. j. w. Beeks states that there
will be an address delivered at Laurens,
S. c., Nov. 1, which is Friday, time
to be after the county Union meeting.
The speaker will talk of the cotton stu-
alton and it's uses, etc., and desires
everybody to hear what he has to say.
Everybody that raises pound of cot
ton; everybody that handles or is inter-
ested in cotton is wanted; bankers, mer-
chants, lawyers and mechanics. He
wants the biggest crown that ever was
in Laurens to hear it,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Truo Charity,

Every good act is charity. Giving
water to the thirsty Is charity. Re-
moving stones and thorns from the
road Is charity. Exhorting your fell
low men to virtuous deeds is charity
Smiling in your brothers faoe is char
ity. Putting wanderer In the right
path ts charity. A mans true wealth
is tho good he does In this world.
When he dies mortals win ask what
property has he left behind him, burt
angels will inquire, what good deeds
hast thou sent before thee Y--Moham-
med
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
"THE GIRL From THE SUNNY SOUTH"
The Managers of the City Opera House
Are Securing Attractions Readily.

On last Thursday night the Runkel
Stock Company appeared here, present
ing "The Girl From the Sunny South, I"
which was attended by large au-
dience. On Friday night "Foxy Grand
pa" captivated the audience. This at
traction was entirely different in char
acter and was quite amusing.
Tomorrow night the Wills Musical
Comedy Company will appear for one
night only. This company is highly
spoken of by the press in the towns in
which it has played, and is said to be a
good one, drawing large houses nightly.
November "Under the Southern
Cross" is billed. This is all home tai
ent, and will have large attendance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Doing Business Again.

"When my friends thought | was
about to take leave of this world, on
account of indigestion, nervousness and
general debility" Writes A. A. CHS
holm, Treadwell, N. Y, "and when it
looked as if there was no hope left,
was persuaded to try Electric Ritters,
and l rejoice to say that they are
again as Of old, and am still gaining
daily" Best tonic medicine on earth
Guaranteed by Laurens Drug Co., and
Palmetto Drug Co. 30 cents,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
0uinsy, sprains and Swelling Cured.

'In November 1901, caught cold
and had the quinsy. My throat was
swollen so could hardly breathe.
applied Chamberlain Pain Balm and
it gave me relief in a short time. In
two days | was all right" says Mrs.
Cousins, Otterhurn, Mich. Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is a liniment and is
especially valuable for sprain and swell
lings. For sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
A TOWNSHIP DEBT is DEAD
Railway Bonds, Voted Thirty.Seven years
Ago, Consigned to the Flames.

Lone Jack, Jackson county, Missouri,
already noted for it's historic events,
has added another interesting chapter
to it's annals. Two hundred residents
of Van Buren township gathered there
Saturday afternoon and, by burning
the cancelled bonds, celebrated the final
obliteration of a debt of $100, 900 in
bonds and interest for railroad that
never was built,
All the farmers now have-except
the memories-for thirty years of liti-
cation and high taxes, is the railroad
embankment that stretches diagonally
across the township from northeast to
southwest, scar that gradually is fad
ing away.
Under the seductive spell of promot-
ers the people in Van Buren, township
voted an issue of $500 in per cent
bonds in 1870 to aid in building the
Lexington, Lake & Gulf railroad"
through the township. The bonds
were issued, but the road, although
graded and bridged in places, never
was completed. The whole debt event
ually amounted to 100000.
The bondholders appealed the case to
the United States circuit court, where
the decision of the Missouri supreme
court was reserved, and the United
States supreme court held the decision
of the circuit court. This meant that
the bonds must be paid. They had pass
ed into the hands of the 'innocent pur-
chasers."
Van Buren township contains an area
OF seventy-two square miles and the
assessed valuation is about $829, 600.
Counting principal and interest and at
torneys' fees, it is estimated tc have
paid out not less than $i00, 600 and they
have nothing tc show for it except O.
few old bitches running diagonally
through the township from northeast
to southwest and almost overgrown
with trees and shrubbery.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Watts Mills School Building.

Contractor Cooper will complete the
Watts Mills school house and audito-
rum today. The building is located on
an admirable site, and in all of it's APP
pointments it is especially adapted for
school and church purposes. There are
four large recitation rooms and a spa
cious auditorium for church services
and Sunday school.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
New Pastor Has Arrived.

The Rev. William E. Thayer, the
new pastor of the First Baptist church,
arrived in the city yesterday. As soon
as his furniture is placed he will take
up his residence on West Main street.
He will enter upon his pastoral duties
next Sunday morning.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Good An4innn

When we have practiced good ac-
tions awhile they become easy. When
they are easy we take pleasure In
them. When they please us we do
them frequently, and then by frequen-
cy Of act they grow into habit.-Til-
lotson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
They Make You Feel Good,

The pleasant purgative effect expert
enced by all who use Chamberlain s
stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
ts nsealthy condition of the body and mind
Price, 25 cents. Samples free at the
Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
BOyCesMObley.

Miss Florence Boyce and Mr.. Clar-
ence Mobley of Clinton were united in
marriage Sunday afternoon at the Me-
thodist parsonage by the Rev. John D.
Crout, pastor of the First Methodist
oh,,rob
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Bitten bY q Spider.

Through blood poiscning caused hv
spider bite, John Washinrton FU of RaSy py
q9evllle' Tex, would have lost his loo loo
t1 wh,ch Decainc mass of running sorns
had ne not been persuaded to use RmcL
zen Arnlca Salve. He writes: "Tbo
lirst application relieved, and four Nov.
es healed all the sores" ." Heales avor,,
sore. 25c; at Laurens Drug Co. and
Palmetto Drug Co. w. al"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30

Alice --PimpleS and other blotches arc
supposed to be caused from acid stomach
A simple remedy and one that gives you
a fresh blooming complexion is Hollis
ter,s Rocky Mountain Tea. 80 cents, Tea
or Tablets,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30

The above clipping was sent to THE
ADVERTISER by Mr.. William D. Sulli-
van, a resident of Sullivan township,
who adds There is some consolation
for the Sullivan township people.
We are not the only folks that have
been caught by voting Township bonds
to build railroad that was never COM
pleted.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Cotton Continues Downward.

The price of cotton broke again yes
terday, reaching new low records for
the season, the Laurens market closing
at ten cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
October %, 1907.

See our beautiful display of Swing
ing and Vase Lamps, in different sizes,
colors and decorations. S. M. & e. H.
Wilkes & Co,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30
Tribute of Respect,

We, the members Of the Missionary
Society of Clinton Baptist church, in a
most earnest way, wish to express our
feeling of sincere sorrow in the loss of
our dear sister, Mrs. Emma T. Griffin.
She was one Of the charter members,
having helped sustain it for twenty-five
years by her faithful efforts as cheer
full giver and willing worker for the
Lord. The removal of such a life from
among us leaves vacancy and shadow
that is deeply felt by all the members
of the Society; therefore be it
Resolved, That the support she has
rendered by her counsel, contributions
and Christian example be held in low
ing remembrance.
Resolved, That we bow in humble
submission to the will of our Father
who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we extend to the
family our heartfelt sympathy in this
their loss.
Resolved, That page in our min
ute book be Inscribed to her memory,
and copy of these resolutions be sent
to the Baptist Courier, ADVERTISER
and family.
MRS. T. C. SUMEREL,
MRS. BLALOCK,
MRS. J. b. PARRQTT,
MRS. w. M. SUMEREL,
Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-30

The blooming rose is beautiful,
But the blushing bride more dutiful,
All the crimson tint you like to see are
hers
BY taking RockyiMountain Tea.