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i 1 | Thereon Suggested I VT Article Printed in THE I Br County Record: ^H^^ur article copied fruni the Virginia Pilot, on "Newspaper Slush,'' is timely "and should be H copied nut only in print but in SB opinion by all newspapers. The pulpit and the press, more than any other sources, control public opinion from the fact that not one r man or woman out of ten has an opinion of theii own. In other ^yords, the positive characters are ^<^fevr compared with the negative characters, and strange as it may appear, the positive charactei is at a discount in the government of State and country. It is only to the man who can be on all sides and offend none that political honors go; hence the degeneracy in statesmanship that we now witness. But J am digressing somewhat. As 1 said before, the pulpit and the press are more responsible lor public opinion and consequently, public honesty and morality,than any other agency. If this is true?aud we defy truthful contradiction?then it behooves both pulpit and press to see that 110 * * 1 -* >" niuL-u.sKittS lil raise uocirme, uv uwnv honesty, and no quesiionable morality is foisted upon the public. It is true that newspapers are pub-j wlished as financial enterprises, and ^ hence aiust to some extent cater to V the appetites of the people to warrant success; yet there is a vast difference between newspaper discretion and newspaper dishonesty, and the sauie can be said of the pulpit. The extremes mentioned in the article published can be honestly harmonized. Abuse and ridicule of the individual should never be tolerated, neither should false praise be accorded anyone. The rule to observe silence when no good can be said is a just and good rule. It injures no-one; 011 the contiary, a bad character eulogized and liiaJe an- _ 1 - *' wnonHc in fl gelic lenu xo evxi auu I^OUIWQ tu I harm morally. A man dies. His p conduct ha; been not that which we p should imiiate. He has been a lib- y* eral subscriber to the church and e its annexes and his minister paints n him in heavenly colors and mourns t his departure as a public loss. There b is no excuse for this; it is dangerous \ ana demoralizing to those left be- f 4 hind. Man is prone to evil as the c sparks fly upward. So every indi- h vidual, who can in the life of an- b other read approval of his own short- d comings, will by the church claim g approval of his own immoralities n and continue them with the blind ii assurance by the church that he is g on the right road to heaven. What a , ^ incalculable harm is thereby done, t \nd when at the end of life, how (3 many, realizing the utter hopeless- p nesa of their case, can point to this t / false encomium us the starting-point in their downward career. And yet, snch iucidents are not uncommon and excusable upon the plea that, we should speak well of the dead. At present the press is filled with ^ discordant views as to the reception ! ^ ! by the church of tainted money.;1 ' The money is not tainted. Its re- ( c ception can do the church no harm ^ from that false standpoint, but it is> a lesson to futurity that will work 1 corruption when we give encouragement to the methods by which the t money was accumulated bv accept- f ing the same and honoring the don- j or. For w hen we accept his or her r gift, we can't in reason and common j c decency coudemu the giver, "Come; c <>of from anions them," have | f J" "" ? - I nothin<r f<> do with ihem or their r gifts and we lessen the desire for i moiirv dishonestly acquired. Social ostracism would have more effect t upon making men do rignt than any v other punishment, but when known } thieves are upheld by society and |< eulogized bv the church, honesty; ( stands a poor chance,and the preacher who takes this money with the g expectation that it will be purified: by consecrating it to God is serving the devil nioie effectually than he is * vuwaic wi. W And what has beer, said of the church applies with equal force to the press. Immoral or dishonest advertisements, though they bring j gain to the paper, entail loss of both , * k character *nd substance to the read- \ " er, and should be avoided. No re- | putable newspaper should publish t these get-ricii-quick, and gambling ^ advertisements. How many defal- ] cations, how many ruined families, j < how many suicides, could yearly be 1 averted if this class of matter were ] excluded from the press is past cal. < culation, and who in the end is to j blame. "Lead us not into tempta- < tion." One of the most prominent j methods of newspaper error is the ; T r~ Opportuni The trade Our exporl during the last There will the trade of tl East. T~\ [ Dig opporti I Why not look Only $62.5 ! Angeles and r | 29, 30, 31, Jun | and 14, 1905. Rate for a ist sleeper fro Angeles, Sant in California, c Union Passen Chicago, Union Pacifli This is the roi Passenger Statioi Express at 10.25 p sleeping cars to through standard Complete information sent free on receipt of coupon with blank lines filled. Na W. S. HOWELL, st Oen'l Eastern Agent, 381 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY, F. A. MILLER, Pr General Passenger Agent, CHICAGO. CAI -25BE . heatrical notices accorded by the ress. A most dismal failure, a rouounced fraud goes from a town N rith a newspaper endorsement of xcellency to defraud another coin.1 unity, and all because the ed'tor o inks it a breach to ettiquette to go t ack upon complimentary tickets, s Vhy not either have the manhood o 0 denounce, or the questionable ex- p use to conscience of silence. The t atter would accomplish the least J larni. But this article could be 1 rawn to greater length than is de- u irable by citing incidents. The t aoral intended is that in the keep- u nor nf t.hfi nnlnit and the cress is to a ? "o ~~ r?r i reat extent the conduct and charcter of their communities, and it a ehooves them, by the way they con- f luct themselves, to make or mar the p >eople who rely upon them for t ruth and honesty. I W F Clayton. I Florence, S. C.. July 8th, 1905. t " t Benson Briefs. Benson, July 10:?Mrs Itaska j lollins and daughter, Mrs Lillie g Caldwell of Florence, were visiting j 9ceut!y in this community and that j if Indian town, with headquarters at ^ Vliss Annie Snowden's, of this place. , Mr and Mrs L H McCullough will j eave for their home at Wetumpka, i Via., having beeu on a visit to rela- t ives and friends in this community j or several weeks. j Capt J F Scott, who is doing busi- ' less at this place, will in the course ' if the next few weeks put up a first- < ilass ginnery, which will be ready or the coming cotton crop. A ginlery will fill a long-felt want in this mmediate section. The six weeks drought has been j >roken. We had fine showers last veek and the cropsjhave taken on new ife and are greatly improved. ' Should orood seasons follow, a fair 0 , :rop of cottou will be assured. The corn crop will be light in consequence of the long drought. The weather is still hot, the temperature being at 90?. The general health of the com- 1 munity is good. W. S. G. All the Money in California. s not from its gold fields. Fortunes : ire made from the wheat tields and ;he fruit farms. Why not investigate the chances there? Through ;rain service Chicago to California, ria Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railwav, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Line. Hate for double Perth, $7 Chicago to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara or Sapramento. Tourist folder, with complete information, sent free ou request. F A Miller, General Passen- j ^er Agent, Chicago, or W S Howell, < 381 Broadway, New York. ?A . i - ties in Calil in the Orient is openii ts to Japan and Chii L year. soon be a tremendou be Pacific Coast cities unities for the man wh the field over? o, Chicago to San Fra ' o eturn, May i, 2, 3, 9, ie 1, August 6, 7, 8, 9, J. ILNCIO 1UI iv,iuii ? double berth in a com m Chicago to San F a Barbara, and many >nly $7. Through trair ger Station, Chicago, Milwaukee & I C and Southern I ite of The Overland Limite 1, Chicago, 6.05 p. m., and 1. m. The California Expre California every day. B< sleepers. ime reet address ty obable destination L1FORNIA 1 ROMANTIC MARRIAGE. liss Maggie Epps of Cades Becomes Mrs M#P Davis. Early on the morning of th*- 4th f Julv in the little town of Cades here was a wedding. Just as the 11 u began to make his appearance ver the horizon, two happy young eople met at a minister's house in hat quiet little town. They were A P Davis and Miss Maggie Kpps. .'ht good minister soon knew their liss ion and while many people in he peaceful little village were still lumbering, he read the pretty vows, rhich made them man and wife. It was one of those romantic runJ way matches and took their many riends bv surprise, a pleasant surprise. Mr and Mrs Davis boarded he morning train, passing through Florence and spending the day in Jarimgton. from mere mev wem o Conway, where they will make heir home. Mr and Mrs Davis were in town ast night going back to Cades to ipend a few days with the bride's parents before starting out on life's ourney. Mrs Davis was a popular wing girl of Cades and her many young friends wish her much happiless. She is still in her teens and t was because of her youthfulness hat the wedding had to be a runaway one. Mr Davis is an enterprising young man and has many ! tt ?4^,1 u fl,^ Tlt'UUS. X1C 13 UUIHICt;i<CW nun mv Seashore railway of Conway?Florriice Times. Card of Thanks. Editor County Record: Please alflnv space in your paper ;o express my thanks to my friends 'or the kindness shown nie and my ion.Ed ward, during our unfortunate listress. C G Carsten, Cades, S. C., July 7, 1905. Veterans, Attention! The Veterans of Williams burg county are requested to meet in the court house in Kingstree on the 1st Monday in August next with a view of getting a correct list of all living j veterans and also at some time - - T-. I in the future of having a ite-1 union at Kingvstree. Should any J not be a ale to attend tlhev will; please send in their names and : and that of their company, re^i-1 ment and command. 11 II Kinder, E R Lesesne. Jul}' 2, 1905. J Not a cent wanted unless you are cured. If you are sick and ailing take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. A Great blessmg to the human family. Makes you well?keeps you well. 35 :ents, Tea or Tablets. LAkE^ City Drug Co. 1 I fornia igup. ia multiplied s increase in VV ILIA V 11\/ X Ul i io lives there. ncisco or Los io, II, 12,13, 10, 11, 12, 13, 1 for 90 days. fortable tourrancisco, Los other points 1 service from via the ^ >t. Paul, Pacific Line d, leaving Union The California ss carries tourist )th trains carry I I State "I I BUY THE- g I SEWING MACHINE Do not 1k> <?? < < i v> I ! ;.* those who ad? vertise :? /iv.oo r- 'v::tg Machine for $20.00. '1i11 ??i inua' hine caa l?e bo'r.;l!t Co :u of our (leak-iv. ir-.uM->.v.ito $1S.U0. MZ MAR.t A V'ARICTY THE NEW HOKE IS THE BEST. TheFoctl <i' * -rMinos the strengMkpr t weakness of f-Vw . . ? Machines. Tlw Doub'f l-Voct i ii;;d vith other strong jKiir- s i:i.:kr.-1'Vcw Home the best Sv. Lsir hickine to buy. mowiaBfflSS we :niJ j.r.. is a^-iuiu ^nm-husiug THE NEW ii::iE SEWING MAGHINE GO. OFtANCC M A?6 2S Union Pt|. V. V., Chicago, 1Atiitntn, (J.%, Bt. Jicais.Mo., !> i'r.mclsco, Cat r ' p 3V Window Wright, Koran ton, K. C. hap" mps.; -nan ? Shoes, Hats, Clothing and No-1 tions Going- at Rock Bottom | Prices for Cash. COFFINS and CASKETS Kept On Hand at All Times. J Save Money by Giving #Ie a' Trial. Yours for business. S, V. TAYLOR,: (Successor to S. .). Taylor) GREELYVILLE. - S. C. , J The Li?rget 11 i I n- C > riple t e . Establishment South. I S. IS^I X SON, ?MANl'FACTUR :RS OF? Sash, Doors, Blinds Moulding and Building Material, Sash Weights and Cord ! CHARLESTON. SC. Bring us your JOB WORK, jjXK)?>CO<XX>^ l IS. ?| ? ? THE MAN Wj i ;i MIS EYES < I'k.v rci; MAUD UN'S WON'T Miss ol'r SALE OF two-imbue suits sit h liAKUAl Vs ark VERY seldom offered. not a suit !n i'he lot worth less than *10, and MANY ok them fully worth ?! ? some with melts t(. MAT' II." ? ALL MARKED DOWN ..in.. ' 86.75.-' ?m?mm?mmm.mm?_ SIZES ARE FROM :} > T() :is. HRK \ST MKASFRK. SEE THEM DISPL \YED IX Ol'R NORTH WINDOW. AND BY i NO ME a NS MISS THE OP- J PORTI'XITY uK SECl'IlING 9 AT L E AST ON K OF T11ES E SI ITS. WE'D LIKE TO SHOW YOF A FEATHER WEIGHT SILK COAT AT $*> 50, COOLEST COAT MADE. ST R A W 11 ATS IN ALL THE BEST STYLES. MAIL ORDERS FILLED AT REDUCED PRICES. | Bentschner | g Visanska, o X COR. KINO AMI IIASKLLSTS X O Charleston, - 8. C. X" SAVE MONEY. By Taking Advantage of Our Cheap Clubbing | < Rates. By clubbing with The County Record you can get the following; newspapers and magazines at reduced prices. To take advantage of these cheap rates both publications must be paid for one year in advance: The County Record and the Twice-a-Week News and Courier one year each $1.50. >? * * The County Record, the Atlan-i ta Constitution and the Sunny South, one year each, $1.75. * * . The County Record and the Home and Farm, one year each, $1.25. * * The County Record and the New York World, (three times a week) one year eacn, $i.oo. * The County Kecord and The Commoner, (W. J. Bryan's paper) one year each, $1 05. * The County Kecord and the Youth's Companion (new subscribers only) one year each $2.25. * * * The County Record and the American Parmer, one year each,' .11.15. * * * The County Record and the National Magazine, one year each, ?1.60. The Hege Log Beam SAW MILL WITH hftrnck-king Feed Works | Engines *ni> Boilers. Woodworking Maohinkrv. Cotton Ginning, Bkickmakin<; Shi no i.e and Lath M \?-hineicv. Corn Mills. Etc., Etc. MACHINERY CO.. Coiuiob'lA. 3. C. THE GideiE'3 3?'.<f??,_E MACHINE g? - HAVE YOU ANYTHING FOR SALE?" If you have Chickens, Eggs. Seeds. Axe Handles. Horses. Mules. Buggies or anything to sell you can tell fact to EVERYBODY IX SOlTlVcAttOI.lXA -THROUGH- J The News and^Courier FOR 25 CENTS If the advertisement does not contain more than twenty-flve words. The rate la only ONE CENT A WORD No advertisement taken for less than 26 cents. > ji r NEW I Spring Millinery a Goods, Laces, ] I -A Nice Line Of White I I O T" A riT/ T O IAUJ\LL I I Keep I ailii hi | ?*wJE1 257 KING STREET. the name of the firm is X MERIT And the Fact of Their Being Wa he Georgetown and Western Anything in the Way of Jewelry. Bought at Their Store at the Mail Orders are Filled Promptly Special Attention. X Farming All b Also a full line ol Horse Col trees, etc. # * Our Dixie Plow is what you and it costs us more than the < to you. ?:? See our large stock of Pee Di Plows, and in fagt everything land and cultivation of your ci Agents for Johnson's Dish Just received a car Anchor I Try us on Sashes and Doors are al w ay welcme. LAKE CITY ? LAKE < Whiskey I Morphine habit, | habit, Cured by KEELED 2Lady St. (or p O.Box7o) CoIurnbia.S.C Big Shipi Horses We have just receive and Mules. Gentle f teams of mules, stylisl Moderate Pric Full Line tandard M ons. No better madi ^=;XX: Stuckey < Lake C TRiOC MARK.REtlSTUCO. L???! (ibis label foutib on insibe "l^gilmeU? :They are exactly what is claim ' Best Wearing".*More Service fort derived from a Suit of "Pa other make at same peice. Yo we stand behind the dealer. Hear the Palmetto Label in i yourself or the boys. All the first class merchants if your store-keeper does not, j rect you to the store where yoi PALMETTO A 28 East Fourth St., SOUTHE i r LINE I j ind Mercerized White Embroideries, Etc, ISO- ; Tan and Black Slippers -AT- '"i $91 Cash Store. n Mind. Jr., & Bn, VELERS. X CHARLESTON\ 5, C. .?^ A GUARANTEE OF EXCELLENCE. WILL TELL X icn inspeciors ror me oouinern tanu Railroads Speaks for Itself X Clocks, Watches or Cut Glass Can Be Lowest Price for Reliable Goods. and Out of Town Customers Receive Remember the Name and the Place. ; Tools Of Cinds. | lars, Back Bands, Traces, Single* ? * * want; a heavier, smoother casting ordinary kind, but no extra charge . ? ee and Orangeburg. Sweeps, Shovel needed in the preparation of your op. : Cultivators, the money saver, jime, always the best. ; Come and inspect our stock, you . IARDWARE 00. 3ITY, S. C Cigarette I All DrnggaadTobacc habit, | habits f INStlTUTE of S. C. Confidential corrrespondence solicited. nent of and Mules. d a biff lot of fine Horses amily horses, fine match 1 driving horses. es. lake Buggies and Wag;; no lower prices. ?:? KXXX ^s?? & Flowers, /ity, S. C 11 ??? BEST FITTING, BEST WEARING Mr. ? Date Coat pocket of eoery Suit of -i r i.1 icD i. TTI: i-i.: ) ? eu IOT liieni ".Desi rnuug auu , more Satisfaction and more Comlmetto Clothing-" than from any ur dealer g-uarantees that to you; nind when you buy clothing for handle the "Palmetto Clothing-.'* )lease write to us and we will di* i can buy them. AFG. CO. ' New York. ;RN HEADQUARTERS: S 7 and 199 Meeting St