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VOL. XIII KIXOSTREE, SOUTH CAROLIx C^THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1897 NO. ^7. ^ f MIR mi -MIS. Af FAIRS CAUGHT BY OUR LOCAL REPORTER AND NOTED. Written in Condensed Form and Printed in Like Manner for the Sake of our Weary Readers. i Cotton picking will soon begin. The base ball season is about over. This is campaign day for Williamsburg. The crowd in town today prom ^ ises to be very large. I Soon our young people will be returning to the colleges. The primary election will be next Tuesday. Those whose names are not on the club rolls cannot vote. We will hold back the County Hecord next week one day so as to be able to give the full election returns. Owing to the illness of Senator McLarrin he will not be here today, and only Messrs. lrby and Evans will speak. Only 54 voters have registered for the town election?44 whites and 10 colored,?and only that nnmKpr w?11 hp allowed to Darti cipute. Rev. W. S. Martin, who has been visiting in Kingsfree lor some time, returned to his home I in Charleston last Friday. His iamily. however, is still here. A special to the News and Courier .Yom Washington sa\s that Frazier B. Baker, colored, has been commissioned postmaster at Lake City. The wagon attached to a runsway mule la't Tuesday came in contact with the post in front of the dispensary from which is sua pended the sign of the oh to b*| joyful establishment, and the re suit was the sign board had to I be picked up off lhe sidewalk. The town authorities will soon publish a statement of the receipts and disbursements of the town during the past two years, so that the taxpayers may see to what use the money has been put. It will be remembered that when the present, council was elected it was agreed to publish such a leport, and it is in accordance with this promise that the statement will be given to the public. "The Royal Tailors," of Chica go, have placed an agency in Kingstree, and will hereafter be represented in this county. "The r Royal Taylors" is the largest tai\ loring concern in the United States and its garments always give entire satisfaction. The agency ? ' will be in the charge of Mr. L. J. Bristow, who has just received a full line of fall samples. Call and k see them. j**' The base ball club met a crushing defeat at Cheraw in the first game. The second game was not completed, as the Kingstree men had to catch the train. Cheraw had employed men from various fpans OI llie oiaic |iiaviu^ winj four home men. Webster was put in pitcher's box for Kingstree team and in three innings the Cheraw club made 18 runs, then Gilland was substituted for Webster and he held them down to fire runs during the next six innings, but Cheraw was alretrdy so far ahead that the game was beyond hope. Our boys say they were treated royally, and,, alfo* gether, an enjoyable trip was had. School Books. Wo carry a large stock of school text books all the time, and we sell them at the same prices they are sold at in New York, but we wish the public to bear in mind that we only carry such books as have been adopted by the State board of education for use in the public schools of the State. We will, however, make a special order for any book wanted as we accounts and are in toch with all the houses that publish school text books. Our line of gents latest style felt hats at $1 is certainly a good value arul something thai sells at sight. Do you wear pants? Well, if you do, we are offering a line of gents fine and common pants that would do you good to look at an when you see them you will say that we are not at all extravergant in our description of them. When you come to Manning you must he sure to call on us and if you can't,justsend us your order, and remember that we pay the freight on all orders ammounting to $10 and over to all points in Williamsburg Co, Yours for the cash. W. E. JENKINSOX. Manning. S. C. Mr. Waller Steele, row of Florence, is visiting in town. * %Ir. B. C. Whitehead, of Scran?? i-': i ion, was in iviiigsuee iuunua*. Mr. Walter B. Logan, of Charleston, is spending some time with relatives in Kingstree. Miss Mattie Pendergrass, of Florence, is visiting her sister, Mrs Louis Stackley. Miss Mims, of Clarendon county. has be-n spending some time with Miss Aiina El well. Mr. J. L. C. Moore, one of Lake City's leading merchants, paid us a very pleasant call last Monday. Miss Florence Benjamin has gone to Georgetown to visit her sisffr, Mrs. W. R. B'jio, who is very III. Supreme Court tnefa and arguments printed ' at the County Record office. Accuracy, neatness and punetualtv, our motto. Master Stakely Moorcr, who has been visiting in town for some time, returned to his home in Charleston last Monday. Miss Lily Benjamin, who has been spending the summer with the family of Mr. Louis Jacobs, has cone to Georgetown to visit her sister. Mr. L. B. Steele, a son of Dr. T. P. Steele, of Dock, was the successful applicant for the vacant scholarship existing at the citadel from this county. Prof. J. W. Gains, of the Welsh Neck High School, Hartsville, S. C., has been in the town and surrounding county for several day! in the interest of his school. Dr. S. P. II. Elwell, Gfnnd Chaplain of the State camp, and Messrs. T. M. Gilland, Louis Jacobs, II. D. Rollins and A. W. Flagler and Misses Mamie Jacobs, Essie Benjiman. and Louise Gilland left Tuesday tor Greeirville, to attend the reunion of the Confederate veterans of the State. Prof. E. L Huges, of Greenville, made an address before the Ep worth League last Sunday afternoon, which was much enjoyed by those present. lie a'so delivered a very able lecture on "Christian Education'7 at the Baptist church Sunday night. The church was filled, and the lecturer made a decided impression upon his hearers. Prof.diuges was followed by Prof. J. W.Gaines, who made a short talk. minis PENSIONS. A COMPLETE LIST OF THOSE WHO ARE ENTITLED TO THE MONEY. The Money is Now in the Hands of the Clerk, and is Ready for Distribution.?$1,494.45. Clerk of court W. W. Grayson has received the money for tlie pensioners of Williamsburg at last, There are 74 of them, but the amount to be received by each is very small. The following is a list: Class A, to receive $72?F E Joye. Class B, to receive $21.80 each ?J McB Graham, E B Ard, J A Bradham, J J' Mouzon, Koberl IIanna, A B Paiker, Class C, to receive $16.35 each ?Adam Bidwder, J W Broxton, A II lieese, L E Burkett, John F Barrineau, II G Eagerton, Alex Gray, J A Christmas, 8 A Alu Clary, 8 J 8trong, W II Kennedy, W L Abrams. John Thompson, J C Graham. John Brown, Sr., R A Buckles, TS Stewart, J H Bradham, W T Browder, W T Mitch urn, J B Mitchum, J C Baddy, li JJandon, W J Wilder, G W Sanders, W J Clarkson, S E Brun son, D W Johns'oti, S J Cox, F H Arrowsmith, R S McCants, W D Elliott, S E Brit ton, W J B Walls, D Center, S C MeKnight, S E Rodgers, W J Cock tie Id, J L Venters. W D Parsons, J W Dennis, J J Jordon, W J Sturgeon. Sam'l Kir\v, S W Evans, 0 J Floyd, S I? McKay, J R Parker, D B Miles, S 0 Di Bose, T J Strong Mary E Davis, Mary Gamble. Eli/a Brown,' Martha Cameron, Mary Daniels, S A Floyd, Emily Douglas, Anu Lee, Sarah E GodHI...... M.. A llielnr Ft \ If win, iii (I i j laviiuioiv i) mm 4* a? Thompson, k A1 Davis, Nancy McDonald. T A Burns, Ann Cook C McAllister, Hannah C Lynch, EeDecca Mills, Harriett C James, Ann Reed, M E Abrains, Nancy J Thomas, Mrs. Ailsey Molt, M A Evans. E A McClary. The total amount received by clerk Grayson is $1,404.45 and he has already pa d out some of the money, and is ready to pay the claims of all others. M1F8 uarouna jonnson, 01 ine Pudding Swamp section, has been declared insane, and was carried to the Stale Hospital lor the Insane Tuesday. Miss Johnson's mind had been effected for some time, but she was very quiet. Several days ago she became obstreperous and tried to kill herself, whereupon her family decided it best to hare some action taken. Mr. Ralph E. Epps, who re cently graduated from the South Carolina Military Academy, has been elected professor ot mathematics, Greek and French at Cokesburv. Mr. Epps is fully comnetent to discharge the duties required of him, and his friends are glad to know that he has accepted the position. He is now visiting friends in different parts of the State, but will go to Cokesbury the latter part of September. A Card. Editoi Couhty Record: "Progress'' has offered my name as a candidate for one of the wardens for the town of Kingstree. I feel grateful to him, but I cannot consent to be a candidate for that office. C. VV. McCv^m, Prof. Woodward's Lectures. Prof. F. 0. Woodward, president of the South Carolina College, delivered two very able addresses before the teachers' institute Monday and Tuesday nights. Prof. Woodward is considered one of the foremost lec urers, as well as one of most emmineut educators, in the State, and the mere announcement that he was to lecture was sufficient to till tiltspacious court house to its utmost seating capacity both nign's. Prot. Woodward took tor his subject Mondav night. "Reading," and hand'ed it in a most masterly way. For one hour and seven minutes he was listened to by over two hundred auditors, and not one regretted having attended. The speaker did not denounce the reading of so-called 'trashy" literature, but pointed out the fact that what one would term "trashy" another would ad mire, and cautioned his^hearers to select with great care the literature that he or she should read. He put special stress upon the importance of reading of history and biography, for, he said, to know what we of today are, we must know from what we came, and the only way to learn that is by studying the history of our anI Ka luot nea woe ihutrtlf*. ICMUIC. A 1IC 4V. V/1 U I V/ u uo iiwis ? ? tive throughout, axil no attempt will he made to give anything like a ::ull synopsis of it here. Prof Woodward remained in Kingslree all of' Tuesday, the guest of Capt. John A. Kellev, and delivered his celebraled lecture on'Charles Dickens'Tuesday night. This lecture was even more appreciated than the one of t he night before. He reviewed t lie Tile of Dickens, and showed how the author used real personal friencs as his characters, and the different manner i n which he painted fhose whom he liked and those whom he disliked. The speaker wound up by show r\--t > i^..^ ?..kl.'/. lllg HOW .LSll'heilS IUVO ui reading cut off his life prenature1 v. \t the close of his remarks the lecturer was heartily applaud ed. News reached here yesterday of a fire that occurred in the Mingo neighborhood last Wednesday nigh :. From what we could learn it seems that the residence of Mr. T. H. Brockinton with its entire contents was destroyed by fire some time during the night. Not a thing was saved, and a member of the family who quite sick was barely rescued from the flames. The origin of the fire is unknown. As to whether there was any in surjince ou the property we could not learn. Mr. Robert Moore, of Arnericus, Ga., died last Saturday after a prolonged illness. Mr. Moore wa:> w^l! known in Williamsburg cocntv, he having married Miss Fannie Ferreil, a daughter of W. J. Ferreil of Greeleyville, who ?>- o -u:iJ Willi ?l CIllHlICll Mil V I V CO mill. J. lid renains was brought to Greeleyvilie for inlerrment. Mr. Alex McClary died at the residence of Mr. K. II. Kellahan last Saturday, and was buried at the McClary burying-ground the following day. Mr. McClary was about 70 years old, and had been in feeble health for some time and his death was not altogether unexpected. A tribute to his memory, a sketch of his life, prepared by a life-long friend, will be published next week. K MKJIIIE. A GREAT GATHERING OF COUNTY TEACHERS IN KINGSTREE. Many New Ideas Advauced Some of Which May be Put into Practical Use in Our Schools. The teachers' institute conven ed at the court house Monday morning, the following 1'aculity being present: Prof. E. L. Iluges and Prof. O. B. Martin, of Greenville, and Miss Mamie F. Wiekliffe,of Rock Ilill. About 25 teachers were present* at the opening session, but many more came in - % r? I il.. J during me uay. rracncoi mtmous of teaching were discussed and much benefit was derived from the discourses. ' The hours of the institute are, for the m Tiling sessions from 9 h. m. till 1 p. m., and for the evening sessions from 8:30 till 11 o'clock. The night session was devoted almost entirely to Prof. Woodward's lecture, an account of which is published elsewhere. Previous to the lecture Prof, liuges delighted the audience with some vocal selections with guitar accompaniment. Prof. Martin's comic recitation provoked much laughter and applause. The stand was then occupied by Thos. M. (fill ind K-q , who in a few appropriate rematks introduced the speaker of the evening, Prof. R C. Woodward, president of the South Carolina College. The morning session Tuesday was characterized by Miss Wick * * j ) Y"> _ r Iills's worn stiiav eic., ana rroi. Woodward's address. The afternoon session was devoted to discussions, etc. Tuesday night another recitation from Prof. Martin evoked much applause. This was followed by Prof. Woodward's famous lecture on "Charles Dickens,*1 an account of which is to be found in another column. The morning session yesterday was confined to school matters strictly. Short talks were made by several persons, and the meeting was very interesting. The night session was also devoted to a lecture?one by Prof. Huges The feature of the meeting tonight (Thursday) will be a lecture by Dr. John A. Kice, president of the Columbia Female College. Camp Pressley's Delegates. Lanes, Aug. 24.?The following delegates from Camp Presaley. U. V. C, will leave here via the Central railroad this morning: D. E. Gordon, Louis Jacobs, T. M. Gilland, R. D. Rollins, A. W. Flagler, I. W. Graham and S. G. McClary, accompained by their sponsor, Miss Mamie E. Jacobs, and Dr. S. P. H. Elwell, chaplain of the Stale Camp. L J, Mr. E. C. Dennis is visiting in town. He has been elected superintendent of the Edgefield graded school, and will take charge there at the opening of the school in September. During his two years' stay in Kingstree, Mr. Den nis made a host of warm friends, and they all regret his removal from our midst, but all wish for him an abundance of success in his new field of labor. Why take Johnson's Chill & Fever Tonic? Because it cures the most stubborn case /Fever in ONE DAY. Mr. Blackwell'S Murderer. yd The latest news regarding theh j murderer of Flagman Blackwelffll who was killed near Dunn, N. last Saturday night, fa found ii#S the Favetteville Observer of FrtfH day and is as follows^ Ed Purvis, the suspected derer of Flagman Blackvteil, w*$ig turned orer to the Sheriff of 0*1^1.. nett County,- this morning, ;uiKen 10 i/unny woere ine lrwrMffllj i now in progress-. % d \ Oh the way to thersftftioA J five Turbeville measured1 FitrvisVi 1 barefoot track. He had preeio&K^ :'* lv measured the track of the imitrp derer at the scene of the ditnl^l I ' ?S Both tracks correspond exactlj^lj The prisoner appeared to rele^-J much from the woundirt his hrteasl^H and appeared to walk with <Mf|H Yesterday another strong was addea to the chain of the JM*'^ ready strong evidence against' 'fjftvjg accused man. It was the^tKH^^ of Purvis's pistol in the hooset^ffim the colored man With whom stayed in Manchester after dtsnHJl struck by the Cape*Fear kin Valley train near that Monday morning. The cbSrt^j^B^ contained two shelly owe was empty. If this the fatal bullet then cliat buriel with the murd*re<$:ijiB for through an oversight,- thw was not extracted. The understand,- will be eahartedy ajMi the deadly nriasfe secBted^]!^^ evidence. '"if/0>Wm Ja Purvis acknowledged fefr's ing that he was chased by thd bloodhounds to witfclio * short dj^ tance of Manchester, where lost the trail In the swamp. t ion before the magistrate %t this afternoon,- end milted to jail to a^ail trial a.c|;iciiiuci icimui unimt ty Court. He will he broofct}! back her? this } *ft?raooo being considered safe. ' " Jf! Purvis is said to be frony ence. He is t tall.- ftlhs boy about 18 years old and bead! an unsavory fepot*ti?rr. Hef on the city chain gang aid "Oljftjaj locked up in a ceil in the eitp priift on cut a hole throe# the made his escape. He been seen from the time lme??wj|3 until Detective Turbevil!?8nrP^^9 in jail at Fayettevilf? last The last days of aemfmer sM^j rapidly passing-ri#?/ Had vti$8B?i the approach (flfffijiliHiyp mmm the harvest tinWL-' of a good yield from: the llekfej makes the farmer rejoice and promise of a good- business thi* fall gladdens the heart merchant. Kingstree will h*v?|| two or more buyers who will J?kS the best possible price for OOftflSfSj white Lescsne A ?ppa bought more goods than etef fore and will supply the Want*djm'M the people at phenomenally lotmg prices. Don't you want blade now to^ cut yoW our advertisements from tMt flj|Wa and profit by them. A game of base ball betfreiralffi3l two local clubs will amusement for the campaigiiMM^a this afternoon. The game will J(H!l called promptly at 4t o'clock. Hainf Iiain 1 and plenty of ruV ^ For sale, an office desk. AppJjKfl at this office. Wt jM