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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18

The State of South Carolina, County OF
Laurens-By o. G. Thompson, Pro
bate Judge:
Whereas, Frances Pitts made suit to
me to grant her letters of administra-
ton of the estate and effects of Charles
Pitts.
These are therefore to cite and adj
monish all and singular, the kindred
and creditors of the said Charles Pitts,
deceased, that they be and appear be-
fore me in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Laurens G. H., S. c., on the
18th day of March, 1908, next after
publication hereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of February, Ammo Domini 1908.
o. G. THOMPSON, J.P. l.. C.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18
Don't Let Fear Ruin Business.

Of what earthly use is a soldier who
drops his musket and takes to his heels
at the first onslaught of the enemy?
Where would a nation end with an
army of such soldiers? Where a bust
ness?
At present this country stands face
to face with a most absurd enemy, who
came like a bolt from a clear sky and
wholly without cause.
That enemy is fear.
Are you a good fighter, or are you a
coward? Are you going to lay down
arms before this imaginary fictitious
apparition, or are you going to "march
breast forward" and help break down
this fear in the minds Of your custom
ers?
There is no reason why merchants or
anyone else should be alarmed. The
backbone and foundation of this nation
is it's integrity and natural es,
which are in most superb condition. In
fact, the land FLOWS with milk and
honey" The only trouble is the peo-
pie (some of them) are scared stiff.
And about what? Absolutely moth
ing. It's just like a cry of fire in an
opera house where no fire exists.
Fear is no person, place nor thing. 1t
has no actual cause, no real power. In
the presence of confidence it becomes
absolute n~othingness, and vanishes as
darkness before the light.
When a snag is blown out of a river
with dynamite the noise creates excite
ment, but the snag being removed
leaves the river clear. Several snags
are being removed from the Financial
river" but the explosions should cause
no alarm. With the snags removed,
the country's prosperity will flow on
greater and more powerful than ever.
Which side are you fighting on-fear
or confidence? Every word you speak,
every thought you think, has power for
good or evil. Think it over and be an
optimist. Chicago Tribune.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18
CITATION.

The State of South Carolina, County of
Laurens; BY O. o.. Thompson, Pro
bate Judge.
Whereas, w. l.. Cooper made suit to
me, to grant him letters of administra-
ton OF the estate and effects of w. M.
Gambrel,
These are therefore, to cite and adj
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said w. M. Gambrel,
deceased, that they be and appear be,
fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Laurens G.. H., S. c., on the
25th day of March, 1908, next, after
publication hereof, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this, 9th day OF
March, Ammo Domini 1908.
o. G. THOMPSON,
32-2t j. p. l.. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18

Remember that when the stomach
nerves fail or weaken dyspepsia or in
digestion must always follow. But
strengthen these same weak inside
nerves with DR.. Shops Restorative,
and then see how quickly health will
again return. Weak heart and kidney
nerves can also be strengthened with
the Restorative where heart pains,
palpitation or kidney weakness is found.
Don't drug the stomach nor stimulate
the heart or kidneys. What is wrong.
Go to the cause of these ailments.
Strengthen the weak inside nerves with
DR.. Shops Restorative and get well.
A simple, single test will surely tell.
Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18

Tickling or dry coughs will quickly
loosen when using DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. And it is so thoroughly
harmless that DR.. Shoop tells mothers
to use nothing else, even with very
young babies. The wholesome green
leaves and tender stems of a lung-heal-
ing mountainous shrub furnish the
curative properties to DR.. Shops
heals the sensitive bronchial mem
branes. No opium, no chloroform,
nothing harsh used to injure or sup
press. Demand DR.. Shops. Take no
other. Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18

If you would like to fool some wise
coffee critic, who "knows fine coffee on
taste and flavor" quietly make for
him a batch of DR.. Shoop's Health
Coffee" and serve it piping hot. 1t de-
ceived Mrs. Shoop, and will / believe
deceive anyone. There is not a grain
of real coffee in it either. Health coffee
is made from pure toasted cereals
m %i1@ malt, nuts tmsntS etc g. tbi Made %iDI in 2
tedious boiling. II pounds 25c. Sold
byJ. M. Philpot.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18

The State Of South Carolina, County of
Laurens-By 0. G. Thompson, Pro
bate Judge.
Whereas, E. +. Mitchell and E. e.
Simpson made suit to me to grant them
letters of administration of the estate
and effects of E. G.. Mitchell.
These are therefore to cite and adj
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said E. G. Mitchell,
deceased, that they be and appear be,
fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be
goth day of March, 1908, next, after
publication hereof, at II O'Clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any thew
have, why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand this, 4th day OF
March, Ammo Domini 1908.
o. G. THOMPSON, j. P. l.. C.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18

Are you tired, tagged out, nervous,
sleepless, feel mean? HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea strengthens the nerves,
aids digestion, brings refreshing sleep,
Tea or Tablets, 35 cents.
Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18
Necklaces

The Manufacturing Jew
eler declares that artistic
novelties for the neck are as
much in favor this season as
they were last spring and
summer, and there seems to
be a perfect craze just now
for necklaces and styles that
match gowns with which
they are worn.
One style that is popular
is a slender necklace of gold
with pendant of colored
stones.
The most popular stone
used is the pear-shaped sec
ton of pearl or drops Of
mother-of-pearl as this does
not conflict with the color of
the dress worn.
We carry a full line of the
latest styles.
Fleming Bros.
Reliable jewelers..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-18

If you are in need of a nice Monu.
ment for loved ones | am prepared to
furnish 1T to you at very reasonable
prices. See me.
j. WADE ANDERSON, Laurens, S. c..
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
RANCH LIFE IN HE ROCKIES
Beautifully Illustrated Book Containing In
formation About the West. Also Map
| A rEw ROOKs LEE mo- INTRODUCE.


One OF the oldest and lest known PUBLISH
Ing houses in Denver has just issued new
the title, Ranch Life in the Rockies" A
few copies will be sent free TO persons
writing Tor same as explained below.
The book contains a world OF INFORM atlon
and is invaluable TO all who may be look-
Ing the houndless and productive West
for homes invesiments or pleasure trips.
ranchman graphically described Reads ike
a romance. yet true. Nearly 100 true and
western scenes Also correct county map Of
Colorado. Cost Of the book edition and map
Desrrites some Of the largest ranches IN
the Rocky Mountain country. tells how
ranchmen have made and are stil pidng
up colossal fortunes Tells where 10 nnd
ing laws for acquiring lands incladinr a list
states The game ana fish laws which in
terest sportsmez.- For want Of space we can
not mention here one-tenth OF the contents
The above valuable book OF Rocky noun
tain life and Information and map Will Be
Tor six months trial subseription 10 the
s.pars' 4s-coiGmn Illustrated farm and fam
fly paper and Will greet you each week for
@tx months Contains latest market reports
news brief mining notes. womau's home
paEe. etc. A thrilling story Of western ad-
week Not Ioeai-the paper IS OF Intense
interest to all, no matter where you reside
The editor win answer letters Of inquiry
This IS a special limited o-er TO introduce
the paper and the book described ahove.
and map. aiso the big weekly western farm
thlsee and three book. s5s. for 81. This
Mention this paper and address Inter Noun
tain Farmer. Block io2. Denver. Colo.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
"Bruin had all but given ap the
fight when a realization Of the un-

"Bruin had all but given up the
fight when a realization OF the un-
equal contest dawned upon me. l
could stand it no longer, and. bring
ing my '3O-30 into play, l felled one
of the wolves. The other three sour
ried away, while the bear, after TAX
ing a look at the new arrivals, trot-
ted off in sort of half-satisfied fash
ion, apparently undecided whether to
be pleased with the outcome of the
encounter or not.
The first time / ever saw a timber
wolf" continued Countess de St.
Pierre. Il thought it was a dog, and
did not shoot. The animal loped away
with the peculiar swinging gait that
is characteristic of the wolf, and
thought no more of the incident un-
till l returned to camp. When l in
formed my guides that l came near
shooting a dog they laughed, and
after exchanging several comments in
their native tongue explained that l
had met wolf"
In discussing nature taking, Count
ess de St Pierre said: Il doubt II a
timber wolf could ever kill an elk or
a moose, although such claims have
been made by writer's. A timber vol.
so my guides informed me, never
travels alone. The Indians say that
a wolf, unaccompanied, would hesi-
tate to attack anything more danger
GUS than a rabbit, but three or four
timber wolves will give battle to any
animal that roams the woods. And
in most cases they are successful,
We found a number of bear carcasses,
and the guides explained that the
monsters had fallen victims to the
attacks of wolves. / am informed
that wolves are subject to hydro
phobia. When in this condition a
timber wolf will fling himself upon
anything from a man to a mountain
lion. But such cases are rare"
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
CONSIDERED 1T GOOD THING.
Sporty Individual Wanted a Part of
the Wager.

Congressman Champ Clark was a
passenger recently on a train bound
for Kansas City when he was much
amused by the soliloquy of an old
chap who. it appeared. was proceed
ing to the city named on certain legal
business. The journey was nearly
completed when the elderly person be-
came possessed of the notion that GER
tain important papers had been left
behind. After hurried investigation
OF his bag he observed:
IF / left those papers behind I'm
fool!'
A little later he resumed his exam.
ination of the bags contents. Il bet
lt1l turn out I'm a fool" he murmured
sadly.
When another mile or two had been
accomplished he rummaged through
the bag once more. and as he turned
over the last bundle repeated:
1T will sure turn out I'm fool"
At this juncture n testy individual
occupying the adjoining seat took a
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
THE Bear Was Losing Ground"

ions Countess de St Pierre. who is in
Seattle at present. in speaking Of the
struggle. said:
For a time the honors of war were
about even. and so intent were the
participants upon the fight that they
did not notice the approach OF the In
dian guide and myself. We had been
breaking trail through heavily
wooded forest, the Indian making his
way through the timber and under
brush without any more noise than the
occasional cracking OF a twig beneath
his moccasins. Following his instruc-
tions. placed my feet in the tracks
left by his moccasins. and in this way
we were able to advance quietly.
My first impulse when l came upon
the four wolves fighting desperately
with the bear was to shoot | raised
my rife. but suddenly the spirit of the
struggle seemed TO take possession Of
me and motioned to the guide to drop
behind a fallen tree. From the con
cealment thus afforded we watched the
battle for several minutes.
The timber wolves assailed the bear
on all sides. swapping viciously at his
heels and springing away before the
slow-moving bruin could turn. AS the
bear wheeled to meet one assailant an
other would spring at him from be
hind. and thus the combat continued.
The bear was losing ground under the
vicious attacks and it seemed but a
matter OF minutes until 1t would be
completely exhausted. The timber
wolves kept up a continual din OF
sharp yelps, while the bear would occa-
sionally emit roar of rage and pain
after one OF the wolves had made an
unusually successful attack.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
FLOWERS FOR THE SICK.
Things to Remember When Sending
Cheering Gift.

When choosing flowers TO send to
sick friends remember that the two
necessary qualifications are that they
have only a faint odor and that they
are variety of flower that is lasting
Carnations probably give more sat
isfaction than any other flower. and
the odor is refreshing.
Roses. lilies of the valley and violets
are all suitable for a sick room. but
they do not keep fresh long. They
will keep much better. however. IL
they are removed from the sickroom
every night.
Put them in a cool place and cut
the stems. then flll the vases with
fresh hot water in which a pinch of
salt has been dissolved.
This will not only make the fra
GRANGE last. but will freshen the flow
ers and make the colors look brighter
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
Assets.

There is young fellow in Pittsburg
who will undoubtedly "get along" al
though, as yet, he has not succeeded In
amassing vast wealth. In fact, he re-
ceivcs a weekly wage of SIS. He Is,
however, as extremely good looking
and entertaining young man, and not
long ago succeeded in making such an
impression upon the daughter of a
well-to-do manufacturer that it was de-
cided between them that he should
ask papa" This he proceeded to do.
and, to his surprise, was received not
unkindly.
We'll, lets see, my boy" the old
man remarked, pushing up his glasses.
What is your annual income?"
well, sir, l should estimate it at
$4,000" the young man replied.
"Well-not so bad, not so bad" the
old man said THAT added to her inter
est at four per cent on the $4,000 I
have always said l would settle upon
Mary at her marriage would give you
$4,000. You should be able TO get
along"
well, sir, to tell the truth" the
young man interrupted, Il took the lib
erty of figuring that interest into my
estimate. Harper Weekly.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31

taken care OF. ribbon being made to
look almost as good as new by jndi-
cious sponging.
Black ribbon lends itself well to
sponging and pressing. which not only
smooths out the creases and restores
the color. but TO great extent re-
moves the traces OF the hat pin holes.
which do more to age a hat than any
thing else. An excellent method OF
renewing black taffeta ribbons is that
OF placing II to soak in n bowlfull of
tepid water. adding a dessertspoonful
of ammonia 10 every pint Of water.
When the ribbon is perfectly satu-
rated IT should be laid on a wooden,
unvarnished table. and slowly
smoothed with piece of sponge in
one direction. the ribbon being pressed
firmly meanwhile. so as TO make II ad.
here to the wood
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
HARMONY In COLOR
FIRST THING TO CONSIDER IN
HOUSE DECORATION.
Choice Of Satisfactory Wall Finish Not
Always an Easy Mstter-Mis-
take viii Mar Effect of
Prettiest Room.

II is not necessary to go to medical
science to learn that certain hangings
produce certain Impressions on the
mind. A brain specialist is said TO
have declared that a sensitive person
living in a scarlet room will soon show
the effect in increasing irritability.
which may end in madness. Dark
blue walls and furnishings are dis
tinctly depressing.
The choice of a satisfactory wall
finish is n more difficult matter than
It appears TO be. Many pretty room
Is spoiled because the tints are com
bined unskillfully. Wall papers or
wall fabrics are intended to serve as
backgrounds for furniture and pic
lures. but IL frequently happens that
walls are covered with patterns that
are either inharmonious or too CON
spicuous.
When a family takes possession of
a new house they often decide that
certain rooms shall be papered in GER
tain ways because the colors selected
will harmonize with the hangings, the
curtair or the carpet. or because GER
tain C. are fashionable. They de
termine that the library. which IS a
south room. shall be papered with
bright red and hung with red drap-
cries. The sun pours into the win
dows all day and the effect Is unsatis-
The newspaper., 1908-01-31

factory. The garishness of the color
ing is apparent to the least sensitive
taste. Had this red paper been placed
in an apartment having a northern
exposure and a few windows through
which the sunlight cast only a few
indirect rays, the result would have
been quite different. for brilliant col
ors should never be exploited in glar-
ing lights. White. green and blue are
most pleasing on west or south rooms.
Rooms which face the north may be
lined with pink, red or yellow.
Large-patterned papers do not lcok
well on small rooms. For a dining
room or library papers which have a
dull, subdued appearance are most
satisfactory. Plain-tinted surfaces are
best for bedrooms and parlor walls.
For the bathroom a thick glazed ssni-
tary paper should be chosen. in case
the walls are not tiled or finished in
hard wood. The surface will be made
more durable II coated over with
varnish. for the steam arising from
the hot water tends to loosen the pa
per.
The woodwork in a room sho Ild
never be finished In two colors or
two shades OF the same color. Just
at present white paints are most pop
ular because they provide an artistic
frame for the fiowered colonial wall
papers. A coat OF ivory enamel will
stand much cleaning. Browh is a
serviceable color and in oak. walnut
or mahogany is suitable for halls and
diningrooms.
A word should be said concerning
the figures on wall papers in sleeping
and living rooms They should be
agreeable and not too pronounced.
Any color or pattern that fixes the at
tention. likewise all hard-looking lines
and glaring angles. should be avoided
in rooms TO which there is a likelihood
that a human being may be confined
even for a day OF two.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
WOLVES AND BEAR
IN HARD BATTLE
FRENCH COUNTESS WITNESSES
DESPERATE FIGHT IN CANA
DIAN WlLDS.
RECOUNTS LIVELY EXPERIENCE
Lay Behind WindfaII While Four
Ravenous Timber Brutes At
tack 6ruin-FinalIy Ends
Unequal Contest.

Seattle, Wash.-With four ravenous
timber wolves battling fiercely with a
black bear in the wilds along the
upper Peace river, in Canada, Count
ess Meherenc de st. Pierre of st.
Brieuc. Brittany. France, lay concealed
behind a windfall less than 200 feet
away and watched the struggle for
nearly a quarter of an hour. This oc-
CURED several weeks ago while the
titled woman from across the Atlantic
was making a trip through the unex-
plored region north of Edmonton, with
only Indian guides for her compan-
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
OXEN ON A RAMPAGE.
Revolt at Operating Cotton Gin with
Treadmiil as Motor.

Salem. Ark.-A cotton gin at Viola.
ten miles west OF this place. ran
away. Great excitement: damage
small.
The gin is Of the old-fashioned type.
an immense 4O-foot treadmill being
the motor on which walk 16 bovine
stalwarts with stately tread round and
round. Everything was running
smoothly The proprietor. Tom
Sherman. with eagle eye was superin-
tending the various departments. The
bull pinions" had been tallowed. the
eangway spinned. and fresh oxen
placed on the inclined plane. The
great wheel was in motion and the
song of the gin echoed over the town
like a bee in tin cup.
Suddenly the cattle curled their
tails over their backs. began cake
walk. then swung into a grand gal
lop which made the building TO
quake and caused wheels TO revolve
at lightning speed-the brutes were
running away.
The gin roared like a western cy-
clone. the excited populace of the town
appeared awe-stricken, and pandemo-
mum reigned. There were no air
brakes. nothing to check the awful
speed. and the operators were dunn
founded.
Various schemes were introduced to
check the great wheel on which the
angry stall-fed Herefords grated in
a spectacular performance. Heavy
weights were thrown on the wheel.
the cogs were filled with gravel. but
the well-balanced wheel spun like a
top. and the cattle beloved and
roared the more.
At last an old lady suggested a
tub of salty water be prepared and
that bucketful of the brine be
thrown in the face of each turbulent
bovine. This was done and soon
quiet was restored and the wheels
moved as of yore.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
ESplaininu II.

1T is said that George Washington
sometimes used harsh language" said
the iconoclast.
Did he?" rejoined the unlucky per-
son.
Yes. And that he speculated in
real estate"
We'll, maybe that's why he used
harsh language. e."-Washirgton Star.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
RIBBONS EASY TO RENEW.
No Need to Be Always Buying MILL
merry Trimmings.

Renovation where millinery is con-
cerned should never be put off till the
necessity for renewed trimmings is
sufficiently obvious to shame the
wearer into the inexcusable extrava-
gance of investing in fresh lunches of
flowers or new bows of ribbons. This
expense can often be avoided II the
materials-good at the outset-are
The newspaper., 1908-01-31

hand. Frowning upon the old chap
who had so often offered TO wager
that he was fool. the irritable per
son looked over the edge Of his news
paper. and with sarcastic interest
said:
Would you oblige me, sir, by lay
ing a little money that same way for
me?"-Harper's Weekly.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
Bio Hat Saves Girls Life.

Baltimore, Md.-Had it not been for
the big. fashionable hat she wore. 16-
year-old Elsie Jones would have been
electrocuted the other day. \ street
car trolley pole slipped and broke the
trolley. and live wire. sputtering fire,
struck Elsie's hat and burned the
feathers. She WAS not injured.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
Two Survivors Out Of Eishty-Nine

Mrs. Elizabeth Smith-Miller and Col.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson are
now the only survivors of the SO per
sons who signed the call for the first
national woman's rights convention
which was held in Worcester. Mass.
in 1850.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
WALKING COSTUME IN BROWN.
Cashmere Skirt with Coat Of Drab
Face Cloth.

The skirt Is II brown cashmere.
made quite plainly. The coat is drab
face cloth: II is semi-fitting. having
y seam up each side the front. and
The newspaper., 1908-01-31

vIAyI LOCAL OFFICE-Lady ofiee man
aser wanted right away. $500 weekly. Address DR..
n J. Reinlnardt 617 Mack Bldg. Denver. Colo.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31
AlveoIar Dentistry.

A distinct advance in dental science.
Loose and falling teeth saved. Pyor-
rhea and all the diseases of the gums
cured. Missing teeth replaced with
cut plates or bridgework. Booklet
free. The Rex Dental Company. Rooms
20 to %, 72S Sixteenth street, Denver.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31

continued over the shoulder down the
back. The collar. pocket flaps and
cuffs are OF brown silk embroidery
bound with brown velvet.
Hat OF fine brown straw. trimmed
with velvet and ostrich feathers.
Materials required for the coat:
Three yards 4s inches wide. embroid-
cred collar. cuffs. and pocket. one
half yard velvet on the cross. four but
tons. six yards lining silk.
The newspaper., 1908-01-31

Your sympathies determine the
breadth of your life.