CITY COUNCIL MEETS ?? ? ? DETERMINES TO IMPROVE THE CITY POWER PLANT. Otter Mutters of Interest Were Con sidered, Discussed and Pawed by the Council. The City Council met in regular monthly session on Friday night and soon disposed of what business came before that body. The treasurer's reports showed $2 3,089.54 as amount that had been ?ytflected from taxes and what bad be<;n done with the same. He &ai $300 on hand, which was trans ferred to the general fund. Messrs. James Salley, City Elec trician, and Edward N. Scoville 0). thu board of public works appeared in regard to the purchasing of ad ditional electrical machinery for the lo:ar power station. They stated that the light and power-being used in this city had reached such a great Tolume that the total capacity of the present plant has been reached. After hearing these gentlemen the Commissioners of Public Works were authorized to expend $4,000 for im piovements at the power station Tills imprvement being made neces sary by the increased demands on tie city for electrical current for different purposes. It is hoped to gut the new machine in position by Suptember 15. The petition from the property owners of Doyle street to have it graded and improved by the city en gineer was fully discussed. It was f nally determined to let the engineer look into the matter and report at tie next regular meeting of Council. After the contract for disinfec tants had 'been discussed pro and cox the supply ordinance received its first and second readings, and was passed t) a third reading. The Committee on the Fire De-j jartment asked that a special meet-} lag of Council be called to consider a "building! code" which they would j submit. The special meeting will be J Iield next week probably. ..After much discusiion the street comnjitteo was authorized to put a *4 inch" drain in lower Doyle street through StflJers Avenue and through 3towe street to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. This aotlorf was 1aken against the advice of City En-' jdneer Hawea, who does not think the I drain is largo enough to carry off the .?paste v&tep, The finance Committee was autho rized to negotiate a loan of not more f:han three thousand dollars to meet the expenses of the city, until the ;:axe3 were collected. : , After some discussion as to the back lights on automobiles, during which Mayor Dukes stated that he had never fined anyone for not hav ing, it lighted, Council adjourned. Mrs. Malpass Entertained. Mr, and Mrs. F. F. Malpass gave a card party on Friday evening in honor of Mr Townsend Wolfe. Four tables for bridge were arrang ed. Mr. Andrew scored the highest score and was presented with a box of candy. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scoville, Mr. and Mr3. W. K. Sease, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. ?farchant. Mesdanes John Cart, R. H. Jennings, Andrews, Gelzer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wannamaker. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fairey, Mesdames L. H. Wannamaker, H. 0. Wannamaker and Mr. Townsend Wolfe. Fighting Boll Weevil. In starting.this season's campaign tagainst the cotton boll weevil the Department of Agriculture has just issued a farmer's bulletin on the fighting of the pest. "The most im portant thing" it says, "is the de struction of the cotton plants by October 10, or as soon after that date as possible." The Agricultural Department has used more than $1, 000,000 in studying and fighting the boll weevil, and the cotton states have added to this sum until it great ly exceeds that amount. The boll v/eevil is scheduled to arrive in this section in about three years. Entertainment at Neeses. Mr. John H. Blume and bride, Miss Marie King, of Hartsville, arrived at Neeses Wednesday evening, coming directly from the bride's home. Up on the arrival of the bridal party, there was a reception held by the groom's parents, Mr. and Ms. H. L. J. Blume. The couple received the congratulations under a very charm ing arch, tastefully arranged in har mony with the decorations of the various rooms A Sad Death. Mrs. Haslteton, Bonnett, widow of the late George Bonnett, died on the 9th of July. She was sixty-two years old. She was buried at The Cannon Baptist church, of which she had been a former member. She leaves a number of friends and relatives to mourn her death. Gave Up the Fight. Leaving a note in which he stated there was "too much boss from moth er-in-law" in his family and that his wife sided with her mother, R. W. Luebke, of Cincinnatti, O., committed suicide. Did Not Want Him. During the heat of Thursday week, a big black bear invaded the village of Caton, N. Y., and ensconced Itself in the village water trough. Resi dents stayed in doors while he en joyed his bath. Blind Man a ? Murderer. Earnest Wollridge, a blind negro, was sentenced to the penitentiary in Greesburg. Ky., this week, lor the murder of Tom Chaudlon, also col bred. It is doubtful whether there Is another similar case on record. NOVEL WEDDING CEREMONY. Brother and Sister Had Double Wed ding Sunday Morning. On Sunday morning Rev. D. D. Dantzler performed a very unique and interesting ceremony, by which four young Orangeburg people were married. Two of the principles in. the merry scene were brother and sister. The couples were: Mr. Wal ter O'Cain and Miss Dollie Inabinet and Mr. Anton Ferris and Miss Beu lah O'Cain. Mr. and Miss O'Cain were brother and sister, and the wed ding was very interesting) on this ac count The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dantzler Sunday morning about nine o'clock af: his residence in the presence of friends of the con tracting parties. The young couples left on the 10 o'clock train for a trip to Savannah and other points, be fore returning home. Mr. Walter O'Cain has been work ing for some time In the firm of Theodore Kohn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis O'Cain. Miss Dollie Inabinet has also been em ployed by Theodore Kohn's Empor ium She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Inabinet Mr Anton Fer ris is the proprietor of the Dixie Restaurant Since coming to Orange burg several years ago, he has made many fiends. Miss Reulah O'Cain is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis O'Cain, and has been teaching school for several years. All of these young people are to be congratulated in taking this im portant step in life upon the selection of such suitable and charming young mates. They have the best wishes of the community. BOOSTER TRIP DA1E FIXED. Party of Business Men Will Leave August 8, 9, and 10. At a meeting yesterday morning it was decided that the booster trip of the local Chamber of Commerce would take place Augost 8, 9, and 10, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This trip will advertise Orangeburg greatly, as It will go through the towns of Cope, Bamberg, Denmark, Cordova, Springfield, Nee ses, Norway, North, St. Matthews, Fort Motte, Creston, Elloree, Fergu son, Holly Hill, Parlors, Bowman, Branchvllle, Rowesville, Eutawvllle and other paces. Fifteen autos are already pledged and these alone will take a party of sixty men. The pilot car will be the one devpted to the Chamber of Com merce, and* will lead the way the other cars following at minute inter vals. The speed of the party will be regulated so that all can keep up. The complete schedule will be an? pounced later. <- ? Prevent Their Breeding. The Lancaster News calls atten tion to the fact that the recent rains have filled any old tin cans and oth er vessels to be seen in back yards and in back lots. Water is also standing in choked drains and gut ters. As we all know, stagnant wa ter Is the breeding place of mosqui tbs, and that the bite of the mosqui to is responsible for certain fevers. The only safety therefore lies in pre venting the mosquito from breeding. Orangeburg has thus far this sea son been singularly free from the mosquito pest, but if we expect to continue to enjoy such immunity, j we must get busy right away and j eliminate all breeding places of mos quitos. Find Newspapers Best. Shoe dealers all over Indanna awakened to the fact that newspa per are the business friends and part ners. At the meeting of the State Shoe Dealers Association held in In dianapolis, strong resolutions were passed declaring favorably for the newspaper advertising. The resolu tions pledge the retail Shoe dealers to use daily newspapers to inform the public as to the real merits of honestly made goods. In their words te dealers endorse a policy of honest advertising. The reputable shoe dealers should take the public into his confidence, says the resolutions. School Dental Inspection. The State Dental Assc elation is taking a great interest in cral hygi ene. The relation of the te^th to good health has long been recogniz ed by the dental proicssion and by teachers. Dental inspection of school children has been regularly insti tuted in many of the cities of the state and has given satisfaction. The dental association has volunteered to do inspection work throughout the state, and the schools all over this and other counties should cooperate Notice of Discharge and Call to Cred itors. On August 18th. 1911 I will file my final account as Administrix cum testimento annexe, of the es tate of Allen David Stroble, deceased and will thereupon ask for my dis charge as such administratrix. ?All persons having claims against the estate of Allen Davis Stroble de ceased, will present same to the un dersigned or be debarred payment. E.'izabeth A. Stroble, Administratrix cum testa mento annexo of the estate of Allen David Stroble, de ceased. July 17th, 1911. Shock Proved Fatal. Charley Lawson, a negro living on J. E. Broughton's place was killed Wednesday about five o'clock by lightning. Mr. Broughton and his hands had sought shelter in an out house and all were shocked by the bolt that killed Lawson. Three mules were also knocked down. * Professional Notice. Dr. C. I. Green will not be in Or angeburg until August 1. He is now in Baltimore on a visit. RALLY WAS A SUCCESS GREAT DAY FOR GRAND OLD NEWBERRY COLLEGE. Drs. J. H. Harms, G. B. Cromer and T H. Dreber Make Entertaining and Instructive Addresses St. Matthews, July 14?Special: Newberry College was in the hands its friends at Mount Lebanon Luther an Church, three miles below the thriving little city of Cameron to-day This church is the outgrowth of the old St. John, "a German-Calvinistic church on the Four Hole," inuorpo nated by the legislature in 1738, and long since extinct. This Mount Leb anon section is strongly Lutheran and is one of the most prosperous section*1 of the State. When the Rev. James B. Sherer, a former president of Newberry Col lege was straining every nerve to se cure $50,000 as a perequisite to gift from Dr. Pearson of $25,000, this congregation contributed over $4, 000 of the sum. Messrs. W. D. Houck and David Haigler, two prosperous farmers, and Mrs. Ann Zimmerman, a generous Christian woman, con tributed $2,500 to the sum. The church was full to the doors and th people seemed greatly inter ested in the speeches for their insti tution, which they love so well and patronize so faithfully. The high class music by the choir with Miss Carrie Haigler at the organ was one of the most entertaining features of the occasion. The Rev. J. C. Oxner, the popular local pastor, acted as master of the ceremnies in the ab sence of Mr. Jeff D. Gates, the pres ident of the College Reunion Asso ciation. The Rev. W. H. Greever, D. D., of the Lutheran Publication House, Columbia, made an appro priate introductory prayer. Dr. T. H. Dreher, of St. Mat thews was the first speaker He was proud of the honor of being an alumnus of Xewberry College, and it was his constant aim to bring no re proach upon her; takes a practical new of education; useless to ?or?e square pegs into round holes. In these days of graft and corruption he pointed to the splendid record of I Newberry's honor roll, and their rec ords unstained by the disgraceful ri otings of many educated men. The Hon. Geo. ft Cromer was in troduced. He was in fine trim and made a most stirring appeal for one hour, which made a fine impression. He Is a man of splendid presence, the king bee in the Lutheran hive of South Carolina laymen, and is im mensely popular in this section. He portrayed i his own fascinating and impressive way the strides that have been going on in the Lutheran church from small beginnings and numbers. There is the Lutreran Seminary in Columbia, which can now be sold at a profit of $40,000. He gave facts of the remarkable growth of the Publication society and Japanese mission work. Graphically did he describe the opening of Newberry College in 1877 in a photograph gal lery at Newberry; the sacrifices and the splendid work of the Newberry notables, such as Drs. Smeltzer, Bacrman, and Holand, who never tir ed nor grew weary. He drew a beau tiful contrast between those humble beglnnlng? and the marked changes which have come about. , There la Holland Hall, the gymna sium, the technological department, the professors homes and the Kelled building, all during the past few years. The finest endowment of the College has been the steadfast and nswerving loyalty of her alumni. He warned the fathers and the mothers that they wanted a God-fearing peo ple to take their places in business, politics, in every walk of life. This is the fount which must be kept pure in order to keep this Common wealth from the shame and riot that has so disgraced it. President J. Henry Harms, of the College, was then introduced, and made a splendid speech He pre sents a fine, appearance, the picture of health and strength, and is now occupying the highest seat in the Lutheran synagogue at an age when most ambitious and brainy men are clutching desperately at the lower rungs of the ladder. He wished on ly to come as a rear guard to take names of the young men who will attend college ne:.t session. He as"*ed the significant question, "What is Newberry College?" and answered that it is the spirit and devotion of those who have gone be fore; stressed the splendid loyalty of the alumni, complimented the young men on their interest in thest reunions, and what they had accom plished. The Lutherans were small in number compared to the other de nominations, but this was largely compensated for by their sacrifices and heroic efforts. Competition is fierce, but from this crucible have always come the | ?great and noble things of the world. Every pastor, save one, of the Geor gia Lutheran Synod, is a Newberry College man. Education sets a man free, makes him large and broad and strong, but there is an education surcharged with a genuine spiritual ity and grace, which Newberry under takes 'to instill as an antidote to scepticism, which is the deadly bane of the home, of society, and in all the avenues of human endeavor. Wished to refute the charge flung out occasionally by the jealous and ?the envious that Newberry college is a factory for the making of preach ers. He was proud of her record in that line bue she makes almost any thing from a minister to a canoe?in eluding S-horse dynamos, aeroplanes etc. Complimented the farmers upon their magnificent agricultural con ditions among the highest in the State. Last, smmer he was basking under the sunny skies of Italy, but is In MISSIONARY MEETING. Joint Meeting Held by the Societies of St. Paul's On Friday afternoon at six o'clock in the Sunday school room, the three missionary societies of the Methodist church held a joint meet ing Mrs. A. S. Jennings presided, having been elected president pro tem during the absence of the regu lar president, Mrs R L. Berry. The following programm was very much enjoyed: Song, Onward Christian Soldiers. Song by Juvenile Choir, Just a Lit tle Bit of Love. Talk by Mrs. Wright, Cfity Mis sionary. Paper by Miss Minnie Bowman, "Our Training School" Song by Miss Simsie McMichael; Loved One, Rest. Paper by Mrs. D. D Dantzter, Call for Workers. Song ,by Miss Katherine Josey. Ater this there was a social meet ing when an ice course was served, during which very sweet iniitrumen al music waB rendered by Miss Minnie Bowman and Katherine Jo sey. SHOOTING ABOARD EXCURSION. Unruly Negro Killed After Wound ing Two Officers. The Charlotte Observer publishes the details of a homicide, whif.h oc curred Thursday evening between Cataw.ba River and Fort Mill, aboard an excursion train for negroes, which was returning via the South ern railway from Colum'bia Lc Char lotte. Policemen Robert Estridge and John Wilson of North Charlotte, were aboard, when John Reed, col ored sitting alone in a smoklng'com partment commenced firing his pis through . the right chest. Wilson son went in and called on him to give up the pistol. The negro in stead of surrendering the weapon, fired, his bullet striking t'he officer in ?the leg. Officer Estridge who had come up behind Wilson received a bullet through the right cnest. Wilson turned, and seeing Estridge fall, shot the negro dead. Reed's body was taken off at Fort Mill, where first aid attention was also gfven to the two wounded officers. The latter went later to Charlotte. Mr. ais tridge 'being taken to a hospital at that place. Sheriff's Sale of Stock of Goods. The State of South Caralina, Coun ty of Orangie^urg. In Court of Common Pleas. i By virtue of certain executions is sued by the Clerk of Court Tor Or angeburg County S. C, and to me directed, and by virtue of an agree ment entered Into by the respective parties in interest I will sell, at pub lic auction, on Saturday the twenty second day of July 1911, beginning at 11 o'clock A. M. of thar. day, at the Store House, in the Town of Branch vllle, South Carolina, lately occupi ed by F. A. Bruce & Brother, as a store, a stock of goods, consisting of dry goods, Shoes, Notions, groceries, store fixtures, and also Book Ac counts, .and all other property be longing to the defendants in execu tion in said store house and prem ises. Levied on as the property of F. A. Bruce & Brother, and J. R. C. Bruce and other defendants in execution, at the suit of. The Bay State Fruit Company, and other execution credi tors. The said sale will be continued through the day, 'afternoon and even ing of said twenty-second day of Julj 1911, until all of said stock of goods and accounts shall he sold, and in case the same shall not be sold in full, the said sale will be continued on the following Monday, July 24th, 1911, and from day to day until all of the said stock of goods etc., and ac counts shall be sold. Terms of Sale, Cash. A. M. SALLEY, Sheriff of Orangeburg County, S. C. July 13, 1911. Notice. State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. By virtue of certain tax executions to me directed, I will sell at public auction, at Oranjieburg Court house, in said County and State, during the legal hours for sales, on the first Monday in August 1911, :>eing the 7th day of said month, the following described real estate, to wit: All that certain tract of land, situate, lying and being in Orange township, in said County and State, containing 20 acres more or less, and bounded as follows: On the North by lands of Carrie Smith, and on the East, South and West by lands of the estate of Eligah Robinson. Levied on as the property of Thos. Shuler. Terms, cash, purchaser or pur-1 chasers to pay for aU'ecessary pa lters, and all taxes Palling due after day of sale, and if purchaser or pur chasers fail to comply with the terms of sale, property will 'be re-sold on same or some subsequent sale day. at risk of former purchaser or pur chasers. A. M. Salle.', July ISth. 1911. Sheriff 0. C. Thought Him Joking. Thinking he was only joking when he called for assistance Arthur Green aed 19 years, was drowned near Bir mingham, Ala. He had been doing fancy swimming lor the amusement of his friends find It is helieved he gave out. the fight to the finish this season, and he was expecting the .best opening in the history of the college next September. The Rev. J. H. Wilson, of Orangebrg, pronounced the bene diction, and a picnic dinner, pecul iarly characteristic of th& hospitable commuity was spread out on long tables for the edification of the inner man. T. H. Dreher. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS PICM3SD UP ALL OVER TOWN BY OUR REPORTERS. What Is Happening Here and There. Local Items of Personal Interest to Our .Readers. The 'Book Sale begins today at Sims Book Store. Miss Simsie McMichael left Mon day for a visit to Sullivan's island Mr. and Mrs. Otto Spahr left Sun day morning to spend several weeks on Sullivan's Island. Work is expected soon to be com menced on the new postoffice but just when nobody seems to know. See the display of Bibles now on in the window at Sims Book Store, selling at greatly reduced prices. A. W Summers, Esq., and family returned Saturday night from a pleasant visit of a week to Sullivan's Island The high school department of the city school needs strengthening very much. One of its greatest needs is male teachers. The many friends of Mrs. William Detreville will be glad to hear that she has arrived in this city and is the guest of Mrs. N. H.'Bull. Three large rock fish were caught in the Edisto river on last Wednes day. One weighed 27 and two 25 pounds each. They were whoppers. Vance, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Garrick passed away on the twenty-fourth of June. His parents and five sisters mourn his loss. Rev. A. S. Tesley, of Harleyville, Ga., will preach at Gerizin church Sunday morning, July 30th. Tes ley was formerly pastor of thi9 charge. There will be a Sunday School picnic and Children's Day service at Gerizin church Saturday one week, the 29th. There will be several speakers. Mr. W. W. Williams, of Jamison, presented U3 on last Saturday with one of the largest'and most delicious ly flavored peaches we ever saw rais ed, in this country Probate Judge Redmon issued the first marriage license for Calhoun county on Friday. The parties were A. F. Adams, age 57, and Katie Thomas, age 47. They were colored. Chester Reeves, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Reeves, whr> graduated at: the Orangeburg schools last year, has been announced as winning the I scholarship to the College of Charles ton. , ; I .Sunday night's services were held at the Baptist Church, and were led [by Rev. Davis. He delivered a stir ring talk. Next Sunday night Rev. Bays will preach at the Presbyterian church. Some sections of Orangeburg Crunty is still needing rain. We had hoped that the recent rains had cov ered *he whole county, but such seems not to be the case, as some sec tions are still dry Mr. Jas Izlar Sims, Publisher and Manager of The Times and Demo ciat, spent the last three days with Mr A. W. Pittman at Carlisle He come back this morning after.having a most pleasant visit As you pass Sims Book S+ore each day take a look at its wind'-w. The various books for sale will be display el there. .Bibles today. Copywriglu ei fiction will be on display tomor row and Wednesday. Some peope's idea of consecration is to live in a sort of cloudland of fantastic theories and talk. !No one knows what it is until he gets down into the region of actual, plain, every day living where he can 'be and is of service to his fellow men. Next Friday the Woodmen of the World at Lone Star will entertain their craft and their friends at a gen aral picnic and barbecue dinner. An attractive programme has been ar ranged. A number of noted Wood men and other speakers have been '.nvited. The St Matthews correspondent of The State says "it is understood that negotiations are now underway for a splendid tourist hotel. Aiken would better look to her laurels for she may at no distant day have a formidable rival in the race for Northern shekels and trade. Society rests upon conscience, not upon science. Without virture, which embraces love of neighbor, reverence for law and fidelity to duty everything would go into chaos. Neither culture, refinement, wealth, luxury or law can take the place of virtue. One of the things that the Editor of The Times and Democrat insisted when he was on the school board of trustees was that the salaries of the teachers who do the real work of the should be raised every time the sup erintendent's was raised. That had much to do with his being made a victim of the steam roller. Advertising always pays, but al ways better in a live medium. The other day at a picnic a box, con taining some valuable merchandise and $9 in cash, was taken?the per sons supposing the box to have food in it. Upon finding its loss the lady advertised for it in The- Times and Democrat and as a result it has been delivered to her. The mon ey, and goods therefore, were recov ered by a little advertising. Vance Locals. Mrs. Mazie Butler is visiting her mother 'Mrs. B. E. Bannister. Mrs. Jessie Wagener, of Bainbrige, Ga., is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. Bull. Miss Georgia Thomas, of this place, and Mr R. H. Harvey, oi White Stone were married a few days ago. They'have the best wish es of their friends. KOHN'S We are deliberately sacrificing all Summer Goods. This means that I dollar here equals 2 at any other store Besides?we are sacrificing the foundation stone of this store?QUALITY FIRST; but we are Cutting prices to clear our shelves for Fall. These Bargains Speak For Themselves. EVERY ITEM SPELLS E-CO-N-O-MY. 5c for an irameese assortment of new Val Laces. 10c for La France 2)c Talcum. $3 for L inen. Suits worth $10. 1 Ic for large size 20c towe's. 7 l-2c for yard wide 10c S. C. Bleach. 8c for over 50 patterns in 15c Foulards. SPECIAL?All Trimmed flats Half Price. YOU KNOW KOHN MILLINERY?THINK . WHAT THIS MEANS. White Slippers?AH sizes 90c to $3, 50c for grand silk hosiery in all shades. 10c for Grand Quality 20c Dotted Swiss. $1 for $1.50 to $2 white skirts. KOHN'S "Better Quality at the Same Price." John Wanamaker, whose life has been insured for a million and a half, once said: From the day an honest man pays the first premium for life insurance, that first receipt of his gives a new Impulse, a new light to his eye and a new hope to his heart. The late Grover^Cleve land said: Get a policy and then hold on to it. It means self-respect; it means that nobody will have to put something in a hat for you or your dependent ones. Dr. Lyman Abbott said: One could easily bear to take his wife and children down with him into poverty so long as he could be with them to help carry the loaa but to go off to his eternal rest and leave them to go down ini;o poverty and to fight the wolf from the door, what more terrible prospect? The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, said: It is a mean thing to go up to heaven while your family go to the poorhouse. When they are out at the elbows the thought of your splendid rtobe In Heaven will not keep them warm. The minister may. preach a splendid sermon over your remains, and the quartette may organ loft, but your death will PROTECTION THAT PROTECTS., STRONGEST EN THE WORLD. THE JEQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. sing like four angels alighted in the be a swindle. I SEE ZEIGLER & DIBBLE SPECIAL AGENTS Orangeburg, S. C. 1 '3'4>Q&&i^ Copyright iy b* Outc.ult Adrcnliinj Co., Cbj. Dear Friend: I went this morning to the grocery. I had a basket on my arm. I got the basket full of things and brought them home* Mama said I was a good trader. This is what I got:] A Ham, a Breakfast Strip, some Balogna Sausage. Canned Peas, Corn, Beans, Tomatoes and Kraut. Your Friend. JACOB. P. S.?I got the the things good and cheap because I went to CRAIG'S PURE FOOD STORE. The Best Buggy on Earth. Is what we claim ours is. We don'9^ care what you pay you cannot get a handsomer, easier riding, better built carriage.. Take a look at it.. The more you know about buggies and their values, the more you will ad mire ours and the more you will ap preciate the moderation of our prices. We have just recieved a car load of Buggies.. Also another lot of Batter* ies.. Call and get your supply before they are gone. L. E. RILEY. Sims Book Store for the best stationery