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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
MRS. FLARTY ENGAGED.

Mrs Kate M. Flarty of Long Hill, we'll known in musical circles of this city, has been engaged as solo so- prano for the Second Baptist church for the season and will hereafter sing at all the Sunday services in that homelike East Side edifice. Mrs. Flarty is a former pupil of Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis and possesses a clear and agreeable soprano voice of fine quality and goodly range. She has been heard with much pleasure by the Second Baptist congregation for two or three Sundays past and the news of her engagement will be re- ceived with genuine pleasure by all it's members.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
FORESTERS' MEMORIAL.

The Foresters of American Memor- ial committee practically completed all arrangem ents for it's coming Mem or1al service in Poli's, Sunday even ing, June II, at its meeting held last evening. Postmaster Frank A. flag arty of Hartford will deliver the memorial oration and a supreme of- hcer of the Companions of the For est will also make an address. The Bridgeport Foresters are to be con- graduated on having secured the ser vices Of Frank A. Hagarty, who is an Past Gand Secretary of Grand Court of Connecticut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Willing to Chance 1t.

Here the lecturer threw upon the screen the portrait of a man well known in the financial world, says the Chicago Tribune.
 This" he said. 'is one of the great captains of finance. I do not need to mention his name. His face is famil far to all of you. Look at his corru gated brow. the furrows in his cheeks. the pouches under his eyes. the deep lines about his mouth. That face, my friends, bears the unmistakable and ineffaceable stamp of care. Anxiety has marked 1t indelibly. It shows the traces of sleepless nights, weary days and bitterly fought campaigns. with millions of dollars at stake. Success brings such man no happiness Look at him! How many Of you, my friends,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Million Dollar Steamer Wrecked
 By Fire Today

Especial from United Press.)
 Buffalo, June 3-The handsome mil- lion dollar passenger steamer North west, of the Northern Steamship Co.,, plying between here and Duluth, is lying on the bottom of the Black we'll Canal, today, fire having wreck ed her interior. The total damage is estimated at s75o0O0. Spontaneous combustion is believed to have caused the fire.
 Flames were discovered by a watch man at 4:30 o'clock and before the fireboats arrived the big vessel was a mass of flames. Three fireboats re- sponded to the first alarm and within twenty minutes fifteen streams of wa ter were being poured into the steamer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
His Unfortunate investment.

Ills Onfortunate. IhveStmehI It's astonishing" the old settler in ne little town was saying. how real state has advanced in this town since came here. The corner lot this build ng is on, for instance. sold once for 45O.'
 What is it worth nowT asked the ranger.
 Five thousand"
 Well. yoa had a chance to get rich " inves<ng in land yourself l sup ,ose ysd bought some real estateT "ye; bought one fot-Just one" afhat has increased in value. hasn't ttY'
 Yes; over 600 per cent"
 That was a good investment"
 Not so awfulIy gosd. ntstscS said he old settler gloomly. '1 paid ef0 for it. and it's worth S75 now. but ies n the cemetery. The way I egurs it I've lost a heap of nseney bS nUt 1TAg forty years ago."-Youths Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
STAMFORD WONDERLAND
 FOR THE DAY NURSERY

Stamford, June 3-E'Wonderland'', a congress of nations and other attrac- lions, will be opened here on Wednes- day. June IA, continuing through that week. The proceeds are to form the nucleus of an endowment fund for the Stamford Day Nursery, one of the principal charities of the town. Allied Hebrew Societies will work in the tent next to that of the Catholic Women s Benevolent Legion, and each will find that the other is really quite human after all The professional men will be expected to don paper caps and pelt each other with confetti, and around tent corners will be found great danes washing lemonade glasses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Tha Man and tha ParHot.

nc WdH ATTo HTe @fvV~ Exaggerated Purchaser-Dfdnt yeu guarantee that this parrot would re- peat every word he heard?
 Bird Dealer-Certafnly did. But he doesn't repeat single word" He repeats every word he hearN but he never hears any. He is as deal as a post.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Broker CurtiSS Acquitted After
 60 Days Trial
Jury Now Considering 53 Counts Against Others of Concern that Failed for $7OO,00O.
Special from United Press ]

Boston, June 3-After deliberating all night the jury in the Sederquist Barry & Company case, today, ac- quilted Harry F. Curtiss who was credited with being the financial gen. jus of the brokerage concern that failed for S70O, 900 with no assets. The jury then went out again to consider B counts against Arthur B. Seder- quist, John E.. Barry and O. Eustace Bigelow, the latter members of the company. The trial of the case has taken 50 days during which two mill lion words of testimony were taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

WOu.t4 utiD. nU% many of yon wound ue willing to take his wealth if compelled to assume the terrible burden of responsibility that goes with it?'
 His hearers rose en masse.
 "I would" they shouted ip unison.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
HOTEL GUESTS
 IN FIRE PANIC
(Specal from United Press.)

(SpecaI rom UHICeu PreSS.D
 Cincinnati, June 3-Five women and about 35 men, guests of the Hotel Wal ton, were panicstricken and guests of the Bristol and Elmer Hotels, nerby, were frightened when fire was discov- cred in the cellar of the Hotel Walton, today.
 Three persons were slightly injured and two firemen were overcome by smoke The loss was small.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Women Loom Up
 As NeWsmakerS
(specal from United Press.)

Calcutta-Excitement prevails in Amritzar, in the Punjab, over the sen- tencing to death of Rance Sahiba an Indian Princess, for murdering, by poisoning, her paramour, Kahan Chand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Iifs's Psrcentanss.

It sometimes happens that . man plays an errorless game because hs ac- cepts mighty few chances. The man In the right garden is pretty sure to have a better fielding record than ths shortstop.-Atchison Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Cloak and Suit Departmen

Womens Suits-were s12.50, $15. Sale price $8.95.
 S16.50 and $20.00 Suits-now $1O.OO. $25.OO and S30.00 Suits-now $1S.5O. Misses Su1ts-a1l colors-were SIP. 50. Sale price S6.95. Women's Linen Suits-aIl sizes, S3.95 and S5.95.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

New York-Miss Annie $. Peck sail ed, today, for South America to climb the Aconcagua Peak of the Andes which is 22,S00 feet high and the apex of the western hemisphere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

At the First Methodist Church. Fairfield Ave. and Broad St., at 10:30 there will be Holy Communion and the reception of members. Sunday School at 12 o'clock. Epworth League service at 6:30 conducted by MT. E. A Disbrow. At 7:30 the pas tor will speak upon Unseen Forces ? The evening service will close with a special number by the quartette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

New York-The plans of the immi- grafton authorTies to deport Mrs. Za- dia Betrous, widow of an Argentinian, because of trachoma, have been thwarted by an arrival of the stork as she is the mother of baby born in America. Mrs. BetrouS will be per mitted to enter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

Goats
 Women's Coats. Ss.e5.
 Cnlldren's Coats. were $3.s5 and $500. Sale price $1.95 and s2.e5. Misses Goats. were s7.6o and ss.5o Sale price $4.95.
 Women's Raincoats, Ss.s5.
 Misses Gray and Tan Raincoats, $3.50. ChiIdren's Rain Capes. s to Is yrs. S1.39. Dresses Womsn's Gingham Dresses, s1.s5, Misses Dresses, S2.5O.
 Misses Lawn Dresses. S1.95.
 Children's Gingham Dresses-au sizes, 48c and 9Sc. Waists
 50 dozen Colored Waists, 3ec each White Waists, 49c each.
 White Lawn Waists worth s1.0o. Now sec each. White Lingerie Waists, worth :1.5o s2.5o and s3.Oo Waists. sf.s5 each Colored Silk Waists, worth sz.51 and $500. Now $f.95 each Kimonos
 Lawn Kimonos. 2oc and ssc each Wrappers
 $1.25 Wrappers, 95c each.
 $1.50 House Dresses, 9Sc each. Millinery
 All trimmed and Outing Hats q Half Price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
NEWS
 IN TABLOID FORM

Hamilton-R. w. White of the cus- toms office. has just married Mrs. Alexander White, his divorced daugh- ter-in-laW.
 St. Louis-If, when you tickle your ankle, your big toe turns upwards and the other toes spread outward, your skull is fractured, according to Dr. c. G. Chaddock who has tried the test in 275 cases without failure.
 Galveston-"Bob' a famous perform ing sea Hon. suffering from the heat, committed suicide, in the opinion of his keepers, in turning on his back in his tub and deliberately drowning
 Chicago-Chicago has just emerged from its hottest Nay with a record of having drunk 18,697,6O0 gallons of beer, 450,00O gallons more than dur ing the same month of last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
SEMI ANNUAL SALE

Every Department in the StOre-Every Counter in the Store has something for you These items examples of the wonderful values. Come eay oet the first choice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Umbrellas

Ladies Umbrellas, Fine quality Gloria, good assortment of handles, Paragon frame, 9Sc each
 Mems 9Sc each, 2S inch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

Wants. To Rent. For Sale, Etc., cent a word in Farmer Want Column
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
WOmen's Hosiery
Children's Hosiery
Women's and Children's Underwear

Women's Ribbed Vests, high neck long or short sleeves, 19c each.
 Women's Ribbed Vests, low neck short sleeves, Sc and 11c each.
 Women's Combination Suits, extra good quality, 39c suit
 Women's Com mbination Suits, Fine ribbed, light weight, 45c suit.
 Children's Ribbed Hose, sc and 11t pair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Underwear

Balbriggan Shirts long or short sleeves, Drawers, double seat, 23C each.
 Balbriggan Shirts, long or short sleeves. fine quality 371ac each
 Balbriggan Shirts, long or short sleeves, Drawers double seat, 45c ca.
 Combination Suits Fine ribbed 95c and $1.4S suit
 Fast Black Shirts, long or short sleeves-Drawers double seat, 45c each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

Christiana-The head of the church council has refused permission to Rev Anna Shaw to preach in the church here, there being a law against wom- en receiving Holy orders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

Skirts
 Black and Navy Mohair Skirts $3.95.
 White and CoIored Duck Skirts, 9Sc each; Women's Hosiery Ribbed Black Hose, fast black, Sc pair.
 Fast Black, Maco foot, lie pair
 Fast Black, light weight, 19c pair.
 Fast Black plain, extra good qual- ity, 23c pair. Children's Hosiery
 Ribbed Black Hose, fast black, Sc pair, 3 for 25c.
 Fine quality, Fast black Hose, double knee, heel and toe, 12Hc pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Hosiery

Fast Black or Tan Hose, fine qual. 1ty, light weight lie pair.
 Fast Black, White foot, lie pair. Plain Colors, Tan, Blue, Lavender Green, Purple, lie pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
Shirts

Negligee Shirts, Odd lot 39c each Negligee Shirts, 5Sc and 75c each. Worth $100.
 Neg1igee Shirts, plain colors, Tan, Cream and Gray, value 75c. Sale price 59c each.
 Negligee Shirts, good line of pat terms light or dark 45c each.
 Mems Collars, Newest styles, regu- lar 121 1sc grade. Special 1Oc each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

New York-Miss Violet Joslyn, of Omaha, is the winner of the prize of fered by the National Society of Colo nial Daughters of Patriots and Foun- ders for the best essay on American history.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03
CENTS FURNISHINGS

Silk Four-in-Hands, 12Hc each. Washable Four-in-Hands, 1Oc each 5 for 25c.
 Bow Ties, sc each
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

Chicago-A Chicago departmen store, recognizing that women wan bathing suits but do not want tC bathe, is advertising magnificent suit: purchasers of which are warned tha the suits will not stand a drop of wa ter. They are called bleaching suits
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-03

Chicago-Suffering from rheumatism, forced to sleep on straw and eat pri- son food, Mrs. Maria Block, aged 73, has been released from jail after serv- ing fl days because she could not pay a debt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15
THREE VISITING MINISTER'S.
Laurens Congregations Heard DistIn-
guished Preachers Last Sunday.

The congregations OF the different
churches here had the pleasure last
Sunday of hearing three noted divineS,
all being visitors TO the city by In
vitatiOn. At ii O'Clock DR.. John O..
Wilson. president of Lander College,
greenwood. and DR.. \. L. Jameson.
superintendent OF Connie Maxwell Or
phanage. also located at Greenwood.
occupied the pulpits OF the First
Methodist and First Baptist church
es. respectively.
In the evening at the first Baptist
church. DR.. Chas l.. SeaSholes. dis
tinguished Baptist minister of Phil
adelphia who formerly lived in the
South. delivered one OF his religious
lectures. "Brains and the Bible" Dr.
Seasholes is gifted and charming
speaker. and was heard by a very
large audience representing the diff
ferent churches of the city. A beauti-
ful musical program was rendered.
members OF the other church chors
assisting in the service. the feature
OF which was the singing Of Nearer
My God to Thee" by male quartette
composed OF MesSrs. Chas. H. Hicks,
r. G.. Franks. Edd Hicks and j. S.
McCravy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15
FOR BALD HEADS.
A Treatment That Costs Nothing II
N EujIa

4 Treatment That Costs Nothing II
II Fails.
We want you TO try three large
bottles of Rexall "93" Hair Tonic OH
our personal guarantee that the trial
Will not cost you penny If It does
not give you absolute satisfaction.
That's proof Of our faith IN this reme-
dy, and # should indisputabIy demon
strate that we know what we are talk
ing about when we say that RexaIf
"93" HAIR Tonic VIII grow hair on
bald heads except where badness has
been Of subh long duration that the
roots of the hair are entirely dead,
the fofifcies closed and grown over.
and the scalp is glazed
Remember. we are basing our state
ment upon what has aready been ac-
complished by the use Of Rexall "93"
Hair Tonic. and we have the right to
assume that what 1t has done for
thousands of others 1t Will do for you.
In any event you cannot lose anything
by giving 1t trial on our liberal guar
antee. Two sizes. SOC and $1.0O. Re-
member. you can obtain Rexall Rene
dies In this community only at our
store-The RexaIf Store-Thc Lanrens
Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15
FOR AGED PEOPLE.
Old Folks Should be Careful i'm Their
Selection of Rcgulatiye Medicine.


We have safe, dependable and al
together ideal remedy that is particu-
Harly adapted to the requirements of
aged people and persons of weak con-
solutions who suffer from constipa
ton or other bowel disorders. We are
so certain that 1t will relieve these
complaints and give absolute salts
faction in every particular that we Of
fer it with our personal guarantee
that 1t shall cost the user nothing If
it fails to substantiate our claims. This
remedy is called ReXall Orderlies.
Rexall Orderlies have soothing.
healing. Strengthening tonic and regu
lative action upon the bowels. They
remove all irritation. dryness, sore
ness and weakness. They restore the
bowels and associate organs to more
vigorous and healthy activity. They
are eaten like candy, may be taken at
any time without Inconvenience. do
not cause any gripping, nausea. diar-
rhoea, excessive looseness, fiatulence
or other disagreeable effect Price
25c and 'f0c. Sold only at our store
The Rexall Store--Fhe Laurens
Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15
600
s-YOung.

Gaffney, Feb. 12.-An announce
ment was made yesterday of the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Lois
Spears and Mr.. Dudley Young, which
will take place at the home of the
bride on Victoria avenue on Thurs
day, the 10th of this month.
Both are quite we'll known through
out the State. Mr.. Young is in the
insurance business in this city, hay
ing come to Gaffney from Laurens
about two years ago. Miss Spears is
the daughter of Mr.. Ill. l.. Spears of
this city-The State.
Mr.. Dudley Young is well known
in Laurens his old home. heinz The
son of Mr. and Mrs. G.. f. Young. I'M
mctiatcly following The wedding core
mony, the young couple will come to
Laurens to spend a part of their hon
eymoon with the groom's parents.
Mrs. Young will entertain in their
honor Friday afternoon.
600
me lOliONllS invitations nave Deen
issued to a large number of the friends
of Mrs. j. d. Watts:
Mrs. James DunHlin Watts
invites YOU to meet
Mrs. w. H. Webb
Mrs. l.. G.. Frierson
Thursday afternoon
Fol ruary Sixteenth.
Four to Six.
900
Miss Willie Jones entertained the
Fortnightly Social Club Tuesday af-
ternoon Besides the regular mem.
bers, several visitors were present.
A most enjoyable afternoon was spent
by every one.
Miss Cannon of Fountain Inn. Is
visiting Miss Grace Simmons.
600
Mr.. James Davis. who has been in
the employ Of Davis Roper Company
for the past several months. has re-
turned to his home near Clinton for
a short while. The friends of Mr..
Davis are glad to know that he In
tends returning to the city about the
1st OF April to take up his duties with
the same firm again. Mr.. Davis was
in charge of the sale of the bankrupt
stock Of L. A. Sparks, which was
bought by Davis Roper Co.. and closed
out the stock in very satisfactory
manner.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15

Extremes In Temperature.
The extremes OF temperature on the
Sahara are such that while the day
be oppressivly hot. at night II freezes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15
1T GROW, HAIR.
But Not After the Hair Root Is Dead

But Not After the Hair Root Is Dead
The Laurens Drug Co. will tell yo,,
that they sell great many bottles
of Partisan Sage because it gives sat
isfaction.
They guarantee it to eradicate dan
drum. stop falling and splitting hair
and itching scalp. or money back.
Partisan Sage viii! make hair grow
if the hair root is not dead; it puts life
and luSter into dull and faded hair
and is the most delightful hair dress
ing in the world. Only 30 cents Il
large bottle
- have used Partisan Sage and it is
the best hair frokcr and bcautifier,
dandruff cure. and scalp cleaner |
have ever used Mrs. III. L. Fulton,
Oakley Ave. Iynchburg, Va. June 6,
l9lO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Among the most prominent social
events of the past week were the two
afternoon parties given by Mrs. ]. j.
Adams on Friday and Saturday. Dur
ing these afternoons about fifty guests
collected at her attractive little home
which was bower of loveliness, with
a profusion of pot plants, carnations
and hyacinths. Mrs. Adams was as
sisted In entertaining by Misses Corrie !
Hart, Elizabeth Richey, and little
Misses Mildred Counts and Rebecca
Adams. Four games of nations were
played, the scores of which were pink
balls of candy kept in tiny glass bot !
ties. After the games a delicious ice
was served with creamed cake and
nut creme de menthe cherries. Mrs
Adams guests were: Wesdames Webb
of Nashville, Frierson of Baltimore,
r. e. Sims of Chester, w. G. Irby, Jr.,
d. II. Counts, G. f. Rankin, j. ID. !
Watts, w. II. Washington. p A. Smp-
son, j. G.. Wannamaker, Jr., ]. E. !
Clary, j. Adger Smyth, Jr.. Hart of
Anderson, G. G.. Albright, j. w. Dunk
lin, Brook Swygert, j. n. Richardson,
H. X. Aiken, e. ID. Langston, e. II.
Wilkes, B. l.. Clardy, A. III. Sanders,
A. ID. Gray, w. r. Richey, Jr., j. II.
league, c. C. Featherstone. Wells
Clardy, E. S. Hudgens. Lamar Smith,
S. r. Todd, w. r. McCuen. w. H. Dial,
II. ID. Gray, and Misses Willie Jones,
Annie Gilkerson, Frances Thomas,
Dukes of Orangeburg, Elizabeth Todd,
Laura Barksdale, Ellis Roland, Emily
Meng, Willou Boyd, Mary Little, Beu
lah Bale, and Mary Simpson.
600
The social event Of the past week
was an elegant siX-course luncheon,
given by Mrs. VIM. r. Richey, Sr on
Wednesday at one o'clock at her
attractive home on West Main street.
The color scheme for this occasion,
pink and green was carried out in
every detail. Carnations of a pale
flesh tint being used in profusion. Es
pecially attractive was the dining
room where in the centre Of the din
ing table with it's covers laid for
eighteen, was magnificent cut glass
vase ladened with carnations and soft
graceful ferns.
Those enjoying Mrs. Richey's hos
pitalty on this occasion We're Mes
danes c. f. Rankin, Il. III. Wilkes, G.
c. Featherstone, W. f. Lucas, p. A.
Simpson, II. n Aiken. ]. A. Smyth,
ID. A. Davis. ID. III. Counts. w. H. Gill
kerson, j. f. Bolt. w. r. Richey, Jr.,
of Laurens; /. C.. Cross, of Chester
Brantley Hart, Of Anderson; Leland
Frierson. of Baltimore; Robert Simms.
of Chester
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15
Bailey's Choice
EARLY BIG BOIL

This is Hybridized Cotton, a
good hardy, tough cotton; lints
we'll. Lint will measure from
to I-6 inches long. This is
the kind Of cotton the buyers
and spinners like to handle.
Result of 10 years improv-
ment. Single bushel, $1.2s; in
lots of ten bushels or more,
$500 per bushel.
P. B. BAILEY.
% .2t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15

a few minutes delay in treating
some cases Of Group. even the length
OF time 1t takes to go for doctor Of
ten proves dangerous. The safest
way Is to keep Chomberlain's Cough
Remedy in the house and at the first
indications of Group give the child a
dose. Pleasant to take and always
cures. Sold by Laurcns Drug Go.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15
Mlfe Got Fin Ton Advice.

MY wife wanted me to take our
BOY to the doctor to- cure an ugly boil"
writes ID. 'Frahkel. of Stroud. Okla.
Il said put Bucklen's Arnica Salve
on IT, She did so, and 1t cured the
boil In a short time" Quickest heal
.sr of burns, scalds, cuts. corns. bruis-
90, sprains, swellings. Best Pile cure
eh earth. Try 1t. Only 25c at Lau-
.gene Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Go.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-15

An attack OF the grip Is often fol-
lowed by persistent cough which to
many proves great annoyance.
Chamberlain's Cought Remedy has
been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure OF this
cough Many cases have been cured
after all other remedies had failed.
Sold by Laurens Drug Co.