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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
NEWS OF GRAY COURT
FOR THE PAST WEEK.

Gray Court, S. c., Aug. 10. One of
the prettiest home weddings of the
season was celebrated Thursday morn
ing at the home of Mrs. II. l.. Culbert-
son, when her only daughter, Lucille,
was married to Mr. c.. B. Shell, bv
Rev. R. M. Dubose. Miss White is a
graduate of Limestone college and has
been teaching music at her home for
several months. Mr.. Shell is the eldest
son of Mr.. E. T. Shell, wealthy far
mer of this place. He has been con
ductor on the G.. & w. c R'y for some
time, but when business became dull
he came home and has been working on
the farm during the summer. Mr..
Shell is to be congratulated on having
won for his life mate such lady as
Miss White. We wish them the best
things of this world.
Miss Glennie Bolt, of Laurens, was
the guest of Mrs. j. w. Wells on last
Thursday.
Miss May Willis is spending the week
with relatives in the Rabun Creek
section.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Jenkins, of Ten
nesscc, were the guests of Rev. II. NJ.
Dubose last week. Mr.. Jenkins ad-
dressed the audience at the Methodist
church Thursday night in behalf of the
superannuated fund.
Prof. j. G.. Anderson, of Pendlcton, is
spending a few days with friends about
town.
Messrs. A. c. Owings and j. w.
Wells attended the old soldiers reun-
ion at Quaker Saturday.
Mr.. l.. II. Willis, who has been con-
fined to his bed for the past week is
able to be out again.
Miss Virginia Willis, one of Gray
Courts popular young ladies attended
the picnic at Little Mountain last
week.
Dirt is being moved and the erection
Of the new bank building will begin in
very short time. Mr. X. l.. GRAY.
having been awarded the contract, will
be in charge Of the work and will push
it through as rapidly as possible, as the
safe has been purchased and the bank
will be ready for business in the early
fall
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
LANFORD SCHOOL
CASE DISMISSED.
The Supreme Court Refu-
Scd the Mandamlis.
TIE POINT AT ISSUE
The Contention Arose Over the Amount
OF Certain Bonds Voted for
School Purposes.

The Lanford school case has been dis
posed of by the Supreme Court of South
Carolina, the court refusing to grant
the petition Of Mr. John w. Lanford in
which he prays that the other members
OF the school board be required to sign
the bonds for the $3, 800 After the
election on the question of issuing the
bonds two of the trustees thought
$1,000 sufficient amount, Mr.. Lanford
holding to the original amount, So, 500
Ills petition was to have the courts
compel the other two members sign the
$500, which the court refused to do.
holding that the amount was left to the
discretion of the board Mr.. Lanford
was represented by Cannon and Black
well and f. p. MCGOWAN, while Simp-
son, Cooper and Babb represented the
other members Of the board.
The Columbia correspondent to the
GrccnVillc News has the following on
the matter:
The Supreme Court has dismissed
the petition in the Lanford school dis
irIct bond case which came from Lau-
rcns county and refuses the mandamus
prayed for by one member of the board
of school trustees. There were two opin-
ions rendered in the case, the controll-
ug opinion by Chief Justice Pope and
,hc other by Justice Gary, but both
agree on the conclusion and only JUS
ticc Jones dissents, holding that the
"mandamus should issue, as the act
sought TO be compelled is purely min
islcrial.
IAN election was held in Lanford
school district, No. 10, on the issuing
Of bonds to erect new school house, as
provided by law. The bond issue re-
ccivcd a majority of the votes cast and
the trustees differed as to the amount
Of the issue. }. w. Lanford, one of
the trustees, held that the issue should
he So, 800, but the other trustees, w. H.
DrummOnd and w. G.. Patterson, would
not consent to this amount and held
that 81, 900 was sufficient, the amount
"iH I'oI SIaIed III INC ciccIlon DuI IL IS
left by law to the discretion of the
trustees, and petition was presented
TO the Supreme Court by Trustee Ian
ford and certain taxpayers of Laurens
asking for an order compelling the
other trustees to sign the SO, 500 bond
issue, which they refused to do. The
court holds that it is in the discretion
Of the board what amount of bonds
shall be issued and refuses the petit
ton
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
Death of Elliott Estes, Jr.

While in Laurcns last Thursday
Messrs. Julian and Broadus Estes re-
ccived the sad news of their brothers.
Elliott, Jr., death, which occurred in
Philadelphia. The Spartanburg Herald
has the following:
Elliott Estes, Jr., died Wednesday in
sanitarium in Philadelphia, where he
had been for some months, suffering
from complete nervous breakdown.
The remains will be brought to this city
Friday. The announcement Of the ru-
neral and burial will be made later.
Mr.. Estes is survived by a wife and
one child. The deceased was one of the
general agents of the Southeastern
Life Insurance Company. He was one
of the best known young men in upper
Carolina and there will bemany through
out the State who will bcpancd to hear
of his death. He was a young man
about thirty years of age and had the
reputation Of being one of the best
posted insurance men in South Carolina.
Colonel Estes received telegram mott
flying him of his sons death Wcdncs-
day night, just little too late for him
to take the north bound train that night
SO he left for Philadelphia yesterday
mOrninp
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
THE J. W. TAYLOR FAMILY REUNION.
Very Happy Event Celebrated Near
Princeton on August 5.

Princeton, Aug. 10. The celebration
of their first reunion by the members
of Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Taylor's fam
lily at the Taylor home near here last
Wednesday, August 5, was in every re-
spect very happy occasion. All the
sons and daughters, some of the daugh-
ters-in-law and grandchildren were
present and the day and the occasion
was one that will linger long in the
memories Of all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor were married
December 5, 1869, and have resided con-
tinuously at the same place since that
time. They reared a family of twelve
children, eight boys and four girls, all
Of whom assembled with their parents
at the old home once again last Wednes-
day.
The children are: Messrs. w. LaFay-
cite, Charles w. and John Arthur Tay-
lor, of Laurens; James B. Taylor, of
Greenville; A. Jefferson Taylor, Of Sc
dalia, Union county; Mrs. w. f. Har-
rell, of Columbia; Messrs r. Benjamin
and T. Milton Taylor, of Greenwood; :;
Misses Lula, Nora and Estellc TAYLOR
and Mr.. Geo. Evart Taylor, of Prince
ron
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
Farmers Union Meeting.

According to announcement the Farm
crs' Union held an open meeting in the
court house here Monday morning, Il
goodIy number being present The
purpose of the meeting was to cngcn-
der interest in the movement of the
farmers and more closely consolidate
them in their support Of the Union
Mr.. b. Harris, president Of the South
Carolina State Union, was here and his
speech was the feature OF the meeting.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
White-.Shell.

Owings, S. c., Aug. Z. On Thursday
evening at O'Clock at the home of DR..
and Mrs. j. r. Culbertson, their daugh-
ter, Miss Lucille Katherine White, be-
came the bride Of Mr.. Clarence Bomar
Shell, Of Gray Court, S. G.
The ceremony was witnessed by the
immediate families and few friends,
Rev. II. Nj. DuBose officiating.
The parlor was beautifully decorated
in pottcd plants and cut flowers, the
color scheme being carried out in green
and white.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
a white princess and carried bouquet
of La France roses and maiden hair
ferns.
Immediately following the ceremony
The guests were invited into the dining
room which was beautifully decorated
in pink and white, where sumptuous
dinner was served.
Mr.. Shell, who has been popular
conductor on the c. & w. c. r. r., is
y progressive farmer, while Miss White
graduated from Limestone college in
the class of 1906, is an accomplished
music teacher of this place.
The many friends of this popular
young couple wish them much happi-
ncss through life.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
Petition For Bond Issue.

Mayor Babb and a committee of citi-
zcns began yesterday morning getting
up Il petition for an election on the bond
issue and at noon had secured the sig
natures Of about hundred freeholders.
They propose the issue of $24, 900
bend to complete the paving work al
ready begun and the paving of al lut
twelve miles of sidewalks. Mucl in
tcrcst is being manifested and frol re-
ports it seems that the people are more
than willing for the issue
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
NEW STONE QUARRY OPENED.
MIR. w. S. Monteith Starts Plant Near
Cold Point.

Cold Point, August 7. Mr. Walter S.
Monteith, of Columbia, who has been
genenal manager of the Cold Point
Granite company here for some time,
has withdrawn from the company and
will open sSone quarry Of his own.
This will be located on the estate of
the late Colonel j. ID. M. Shaw, near
this place.
Mr. Monteith began work this week
on his quarry and will only get out the
very best stone, for which there is
always a ready sale.
He has already sold some large con-
tracts to Columbia dealers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
FIR&T GAME FRIDAY.
Eliza Beverly Davis.

Little Eliza Davis, only child of Mir.
and Mrs. Robert Davis, of Fountain
Inn, was laid to rest in the Laurcns
city cemetery yesterday afternoon, the
little one having died Monday night at
Travellers Rest. Little Beverly was in
her third year, bright and lovely
child. Some weeks ago she became
i'll and after visit to Laurens where
she was treated in the home Of her
uncle, DR.. Il. f. Hughes, it was dc
cidcd to take her to Travellers Rest,
hoping that the change would be bcnc-
fetal. The Rev. Kirkland Finlay of
Columbia came up and conducted the
funeral service. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
who, before their removal to Foun tain
Inn resided in Laurcns, are the re
cipicnts of the sympathy of all their
friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
CAPT. ALEX A. KING
GOES TO HIS REWARD
Gallant EX.COnfederate Soldier and an
Excellent Christian Gentleman Called
Hence at an Advanced Age.

Capt. Alexander Adams King died
last Thursday morning, August 9th, at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. f. A.
Franks, near Narnie, few miles west
of Laurens. Captain and Mrs. King
have been residing with Mr.. and Mrs.
Franks for several months, having
moved over from their old home near
Mt. Gallagher where they had lived
almost half century. Though quite
feeble, the immediate cause of his death
was paralysis with which he was
stricken Wednesday morning only "a
hours b ore the final summons. The
burial sc' e was held Friday morning
from Ki'e chapel church, located near
his late home, the interment following
in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife w,.3 was
before marriage, Miss Mary Clardv, an
aunt of Judge John M. Clardy and Mr..
j. A. Clardy, of this city, and three
children, Mrs. Fred A. Franks, of
Marine, Mrs. John w. Fowler, of Cold
Point, and B. f. King, Of Coronaca.
Capt. King was native of Abbeville
county and was sc years old last Octo-
ber He volunteered for service in the
Confederate army from that county,
going out with Company A, 3rd South
Carolina battalion of infantry COM
manded by Col James, (who was killed
at South Mountain, Maryland, Sept. ID,
1862 Kershaw's Brigade, Longstreet's
corps. Upon the death of Capt. Town
send, Lieut.. King succeeded to the COM
mand of Company A. At the battle of
Gettysburg July 2, 1868, Capt. King was
wounded in the arm which was ampu-
tated two days later, or as years ago
4th af July last AS to his capture and
imprisonment, one of his comrades tells
of this experience in the annexed letter.
Captain King spent most exemplary
Christian life, living close to nature
out on his farm, and no man in all that
region was more highly esteemed by
friends and neighbors.
A COMRADES TRIBUTE.
"To the Family and Immediate Friends
of Alex King:
"Alow me to mingle my tears and
sympathy with yours in the death that
sadly bereaves you all. He was nv
comrade and friend, a true soldier and
a Christian gentleman. We shared
alike the comforts and discomforts of
prison life on Johnson Island, in Lake
Erie. He quietly submitted to the pris-
on restrictions which were sometimes
very, close, sometimes saying: The
Lord tempers the wind to the shorn
lamb We did not have much to eat
and not much appetite for what we did
have.
81 assisted him in writing his name
the first time after he was wounded
and | have that signature now. He was
promoted on the army roll from lieu
tenant to captain Was wounded at
Gettysburg and his arm amputed in
field hospital. Was captured and made
prisoner by Gen. Stoneman s cavalry.
81 am proud to have the privilege of
saying a kind word in memory of Capt.
A. A. King. j. p. SLOAN.
"Laurcns, S. c., Aug. 10, 1908. "
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
Bryan Campaign Fund.

Mr.. John B. Brooks is meeting with
success in his efforts to raise fund for
the Democratic campaign this year.
Tuesday afternoon he had a total of
$A.OO including the $500 turned over
by The Advertiser. Mr.. Brooks has
not yet had time to see many Of the
citizens, but in the course of week
expects to call upon all the Democratic
voters for contributions and they arc
urged to contribute.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
Death of a Child.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Bass,
of the Laurens cotton mills, was sad
dened Tuesday, August 4th, by the
death of their little girl, Mamie Iney,
aged one year, seven months and twer-
ty-seven days. The remains of the lit
tie child were Inferred Wednesday in
the mill cemetery.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
THE CAMPAIGNERS
VISIT CROSS HILL,

Cross Hill, Aug. 10. Last Saturday
was campaign day here. The crowd
was estimated at about 600. Every
thing passed off pleasantly and each
candidate had fair showing Messrs.
Hit brothers furnished barbecue and
the ladies of the U. D. C. furnished ice
cream and lemonade.
Mr.. Charlie Davenport and family, of
Warrcnton, Ga, are visiting his brother,
who lives near here. He left South
Carolina 25 years ago when but lad
He brings with him his wife and several
children.
Mrs. Hollingsworth, wife of Rev. G..
M. Hollingsworth, is quite i'll today.
Miss Pansy Lanford, of Hobbysyille,
S. c., is visiting Miss Ridona Owens.
A meeting is in progress at the Meth
odiSt church.
Prof. c. w. McSwain, of Clemson,
was in town last Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Hollingsworth has gone to
Atlanta on visit
Mr.. l.. F. McSwain has gone into the
lumber business and will keep on hand
an assortment of lumber, shingles, etc.
Cross Hill and Whitmirc crossed bats
on Cross Hill diamond Friday and Sat
urday and while the home team lost
both games the visitors cannot boast of
a walk-oVer as both teams put up a fine
article of base ball. The score was as
follows.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
HON. j. II. JOHNSON
THANKED BY CITY.
Chamber of Commerce Appoints Commit.
tee to Thank Hon. J. T. Johnson for
Securing Federal Building.

At meeting of the city Chamber of
Commerce it was voted that commit
tee be appointed to thank Congressman
JOS. t. johnson for securing the Fed
eral appropriation of $50,00O for the
city of Laurens, the committee being
at once appointed by President Aiken.
Copy of Resolutions.
In view of the fact that the Honora-
bic Joseph r. Johnson, representative
of the Fourth district in the Congress
of the United States has ever been
watchful and mindful of the interests
of his constituents and has worked
with commendable zeal and faithful
ness in their behalf and has secured
for the city of Laurens a Federal ap-
preparation of $50, 600 for the erection
of a United States postoflicc building,
and that the said city being duly apprc-
ciative of these efforts, and wishing the
Honorable Joseph II. Johnson to be ac-
quaintcd with this sentiment bv the
Chamber of Commerce of the city Of
Laurens in assembled session, there
fore, be it
Resolved, First that a committee
consisting of S. u. Boney, w. II. Dial
and r. A. Dobsl be- and is appointed
to draft resolution of thanks to the
said Honorable Joseph Y. Johnson and
convey same to him.
Second, That it is the sense and spirit
of every citizen Of Laurcns, represent
ed by unanimous vote of the Chamber
of Commerce, that said citizens of the
city of Laurens and deeply grateful of
the efforts Of the Honorable Joseph r.
johnson in their behalf and that their
earnest thanks be and are hereby cx-
tended for same; also that they CON
gratulate both themselves and the Hon
orablc Joseph 7. Johnson upon the sue
cess that has attended his efforts.
Third, That copy Of these resolu-
tions be sent to the Honorable Joseph
I. Johnson, and that they be published
IN the county papers Of Laurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
COUNTY CAMPAIGN
PARTY AT CLINTON
Thursdays Meeting SlimIy
Attended
TIE SCOOTER CROWD"
ASpirantS for the Various County Offices
Present Their Claims and
Qualifications.

Qualifications.
Continuing upon their itinerary after
leaving LangstOn church, the party Of
campaigncrs for Office in Laurcns coun-
ty held forth at Sardis, Clinton mills,
and reached Clinton town on Thursday
morning of last week. The speaking
was in grove about a quarter of a
mile from the station and was heard by
a crowd of voters numbering hardly
over fifty. As usual there was little
demonstration, no applause to speak of
and seemingly there were no prefer
cnccs shown. However the small crowd
was very attentive one, giving each
speaker Il respectful nearing. A bar
bccuc dinner was served at 1870 and
the speaking resumed at o'clock
Some one has been unknd enough to
designate the seekers for the smaller
and less pretcntious Offices as the
'cootcr crowd" These candidates
seem not to mind the slur and rather
take it good-naturcdly. 1t was their
lot to begin the fireworks at the Gin
ton meeting putting forward one Of
their best orators rs the first sneaker
Mr.. r. w. Nichols, candidate for Ana,
itor. Mr.. Nichols is q pood tol<cr and
entertained his hearers for thn aIlottod
time not, however, with silly Jokes
and such like, but with facts that
go to prove that he would make a good
Auditor for the county citino his ovno-
riencc in the clerical work
Mr. Nichols was followed NV Messrs
William r. Dorroh, w. Lowndes For
puson and Charles w NrCrovy o.cb
presenting his claims and askinr the
suffrage of the ucoplc Mr. McC,royv
is cripple but he declared that this
would in no wise Interfere with the dis
charge of his dutios tbe work hoiru
altogether in an Office
For county treasurer there orc but
two aspirants. the present incumbent
Mr.. j. ID. Mock and Mr., ! Wade An
dcrson. Mr.. Anderson claimed , EttIc
favor at the hands of his nnonlr Mr.
Mock reviewed his record rs Trcas,rer
and his record as q Conrndnrotc soId;o,
asking the people to keen him in the
position as had made rood officer
The race for sheriff is very intcr-
cstne one, there being much sncculo-
tion as to the result espccially ON ac-
count of the large number Of candi-
dates, there being seven in all Can
tain Duckctl is seeking reelection on
the ground that he has faithfully filled
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
S. e. BONEY,
w. II. DIAL, Committee
r. A. DOBSON,
Following is Mr.. Johnson's rcpIy

Spartanburg, S. c., Aug. 10, 1908.
Messrs. S. f.. Boncy, w. II. Dial and X
A. Robson, Laurcns, s. c.
Gentlemen: | have the pleasure to
acknowledge a copy of your resolutions
relative to the appropriation for the
United States postoilicc at Laurcns.
Let me assure you | appreciate the SEN
tlmcnt therein expressed Let me say
further that whatever have been able
do for Laurens or her people has
been most cheerfully done 1t gives
me great pleasure to be able to render
substantial service to any of my con
stituents. am,
Very sincerely yours,
JOS. II. JOHNSON.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-26
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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-26

Con. W. Hesse, deputy grand presi-
dent of the Fraternal Order of Eagles,
has returned from Twin Falls where
he instituted new aerie with class
Of 80 charter members. The aerie Of
Twin Falls is composed of a jolly
bunch of people and proved to be right
royal entertainers OF the visiting MEM
bers OF the order from Boise and ad-
joining towns. Mr. Hesse stated that
he was surprised with the marvellous
growth which is to be seen at Twin
Falls. He said that he has heard lots
about the Twin Falls community but
was greatly surprised to find the town
80 far advanced in improvements. The
hospitality Of Twin Falls was one Of
the pleasurable features Of the visit
Of the Boise members Of the orders.
Those accompanying Mr.. Hesse to
Twin Falls were A. g. Miller and VIII
liam Soollard. Capital News. ' IS: II :
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-26

T. M. Callahan OF Longmont, Colo,
president OF the chain OF Golden Rule
stores that extend from Colorado to
the coast, accompanied by John Hood
OF Pocatello, were in the city the flrst
of the week looking over the business
of the store in this place. Mr.. Gala
han expressed himself as being well
pleased with the volumn Of business
being done by the store here. This was
his first visit to Twin Falls, and the
tract, and he was greatly sur
prised at the wonderful development
that has taken place in the four
years. The gentlemen departed for
their homes yesterday evening.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-26

One Of the most enjoyable events Of
the season was waffle party given
Tuesday evening by Miss Edith Young
and Miss Mary Gourley at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Young to the young
people OF the Presbyterian church.
The first part TO the evening was
spent in spirited contest In which
the ladies and gentlemen paired their
wits In an attempt to solve the puz-
zles handed them. Later in the even
ing the kitchen was invaded by the
young people and the culinary skill OF
the guests tested in the manufacture
Of waffles. John Usher proved an
admirable chef and was given q life
long diploma as waffle expert by the
crowd.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-26

Hill & Taylor are making plans for
the early opening of the the new gar
age, located on Shoshone avenue IN
the Hill block The firm has adopted
the name of the Southern Idaho Auto
mobile & Supply company, and the
business will be under the direction OF
Mr.. F.SH. Rogers. The company will
house, The machines for business men,
carry full supplies for all the ma
chimes in use and will put in equip
ment for doing the necessary repair
work. Mr.. Rogers Is considered one
of the best experts In the state and Is
fully competent to repair the cars to
the perfect satisfaction Of any OF their
owners. Cement floors are being put
in this week and II the weather permits
the interior will be ready for the FIN
fishing touches next week. .~, ~.s,.e
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