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VERY QUEER PEWS. Amusing Oddities of Some Anoient English Churches. Some pews in the fine old church at Malpas, Cheshire, possess a most amusing peculiarity. Each one consists of several seats, which are really, though not apparently, detachi ed, and they look easy and comfortable. In thi< case appearances are deceitful, for should one occupant of any one >eat lean forward while "nidnid nodding" over lie trnoa ori flip floor. The Seat IS SO t-^Structed as to easily tii? over >hen any weight is placed on ituter or front edge and was so designed to prevent people from going to sleep in church. We still find in a few of our ancient cluirches the high pews, luxurious cushions and curious fittings | of former days. In the good old times, when the ^juire was lord of all he surveyed in the village, his pew in the parish church was often a kind of sitting | room. One such pew occupies the whole of the south transept of the diminutive church at Gatton, in Surrey. It has a fireplace, a low seat which extends around two sides of the room and blue tapestry decoration. Above it is another floor, ? v ? ? on wnicn art* uuvt ui iuui uiuiuai< i rpews for the use of the squire's j servants, and from it a covered way | leads to Gatton Hall, some few | yards away. There may be some truth in the story that a former 6quire used to enjoy a pipe by the fireplace during the sermon and that if he became weary he would go out through the private door for a short stroll in the churchyard. A similar pew exists in a church at Colwich, Staffordshire. It has a staircase leading to a private door, a^d it is Sftid that the postman came this way to convey letters and that the servant brought in cake and wine for consumption during the service. The royal pew of St. George's chapel, Windsor, is peculiar, because it is the largest of its kind in England and on account of its being situated above the choir, down upon which the queen can see the service from a fine oriel window. In little Benjamin church, Nor ' -a .1 ?A 20IK, 15 a pew lor strangers aiui *w diDg parties. It was constructed by * shepherd and" bears a cheerful, suggestive piece of ornamentation in the shape of the carving of a skeleton, with the following inscription: For couples Joined In wedlock; and my Friend That stranger Is; This seat I did intende. But built at the cost and charge of Stephen Crisbee. All you that doe this Place pass by. As you are now. even so was I, And as 1 am soe shall you bee. Anno Domini 1G40. A game of whist played in a pew would nowadays cause considerable comment, yet it seems that the square pews at Trowbridge were used for this purpose at the time the "poet" Crabbe was droning awav in the pulpit. Other interesting old pews have H&IDCS flllU UCCitMUiiflil* tuabo va arms painted on them thus: " The Rectory Pew,' 'The jf hurcLing Pew' and. best of all I tall Dog's Pew.'" Tennyson's Humor. There was a playful humor in Lord Tennyson that rarely showed itself unless the poet was v.ithin the familiar circle of his friends. John Blackwood, a member of the famous firm of publishers, gave an amusing instance of this in one of his letters: j The Rev. James White, rector of ""V a neighboring parish, and Tenny- j 'son were chafling each other, as I their custom was. concerning the! merits of their respective house?. "I believe part of Bonehurch belongs to you," remarked the poet. "The whole of it," said White. "You mean," retorted Tennyson, "the hole you live in." And the Rev. James White. silenced. Stomach troubles are very common in the summer time and you should not only be very caieful about what you eat just now, but more than thi3, you should be care ful not to allow vour stomach to become disordered, and when the stomach goes wrong take Kodol. This the best known preparation that 118 offered to the people today for ?^'spepsia or indigestion or any stomach trouble. Kodol digests all foods Itfi'a pleasant to take. It is sold here ^ by f>r W L Wallrce. r Week End RatesBeginning May dO the Atlantic | Coast Line offers week end rates to Charleston for $1.95 round! trip. Tickets sold for all trains | Saturday and Sunday forenoon trains, good to return on Tuesday following date of sale. These tickets will be on sale each week up to September ti. tf. Thinks It Saved His Life. | Lester M. Nelson, of Naples, I Maine, says in a recent letter:14! j have used J)r. Kind's New Dis I covery many years, for coughs and colds, and I think it saved my life. 1 have found it a reliable remedy i - . . , .. , f?'i* throat ami lung complaints, aim J w-.uld no more be without a bottle! ; than I would be without food," For ' nearly fortv years New Discoteiy 1 has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies. Asa preventive of i pneumonia, and heaiei of weak ; lungs it has no equal. Sold unberj guarantee at D.C.Scott's drug store.' 50c. and $1.00. Tiial bottle free. | j Vsklng Sure. A man v,..- recently ltcing tried for murder, but the evidence against him w;;v >(> weak that the judge d - : rected t!;< jury to titid a verdict of j not guilty and notitied the court of his intention to stop the case, lint I the youthful counsel for the defense I wanted the opportunity of becoming; : famous. He asked permission to j address the court. "Certainly, Mr. Cantspout," remarked the judge. "We'll hear you with pleasure. But first, for safety's sake, we'll acquit the prisoner." | ?London Chronicle. Consumptives Hade Comfortable. Foley's Honey and Tar has cured many cases of incipient consumption and even in the advanced stages affords comfort and relief. Refuse any but the genuiue Foley's Honey and Tar. W L Wallace. COMPANY I, S. C. V. ? -?-? n 1 _4 u.ilt.ln.l. fill noia KKUUIUU dl muAiiaicr a Mill July 4 Company I, S C V, will hold their annual reunion on July 4 at McAl isters Mi'l. The veterans and ail their friends are cordially invited to attend. S. C. Godwin, President. IIkkky Collins, 2t Secretary. Campaign Assessments The following campaign assessments for candidates offering J or the various count}' offices have been fixed by the county executive committee: House of Representatives, $3.00; Clerk of Court,$7.50; Sheriff, $7.50; Treasurer, $5.00; Auditor, $5.00: Superintendent of Education, $3.00; Probate Judge, $3.00; Coroner, $1.00; Road Engineer,$7.50;Commissioner, $2.00. These lees, may be paid to Chairman A H "Williams or to the secretary at any time prior to the first campaign meeting, the date of which will be announced later. 0-25-tf Xo Humbug No humbug claims have to be made for Foley's Honey and Tar, the well known remedy for coughs, colds and lung troubles. The fact! that more bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar are used than of any other cough remedy is the best testimonial of i's great merit. Why then risk taking some unknown preparation when Foley's Honey and Tar costs j you no more and is safe and sure. \V L Wallace. Read (tie Farmers &. Tferchanlsj Bunk's ad. this fssoa. FOR SALE. Brick in any quantity t<? ?uit purchas er. The Best, Dry J'ress Much ice-made A BI3IGKI. JZ Special shapes made to order, t'orrepondenee solicited lietore placing vour orders. W. R. FUNK, FOLEY'S KIDNEY COKE WILL CURE YOU of any case of Kidney or Bladder disease that is not beyond the reach of medicine. Take it at once. Do not risk having Bright's Disease or Diabetes. There is nothing gained by delay. 50c. and $1.00 Bottles. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. W. L. Wallace, i Announcement Having ren usiness into one brick stores ..e railroaa g to offer a select line of Jewelry, Clocks, Watches Silver Ware and Gold and Silver Novelties. : : : Also watch and o c k repair k done on short not. tcompeting prices. Look the W*\ch^Si?n. e. r V ^stree 8-20-tf OUR CLl^INU RATES We offer cheaj clubbing rates wiin a number ot popular newspapers and periodical. Head carefully the following it and select the one or more that you fancy and we shall be pleased to send in yonr order. These rates are of course all cash in advance, which means that both The Kecord and the paper ordered must he paid for, not 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, but twelve months ahead. Below is the list of our best clubbing offers. The Record and News & Courier (Semi-weekly,) $1.60. The Record and Home & Farm (twice a month,) $1.35. The Record and New York World (3 times a week,) $1.75. The Record and Atlanta Constitution (3 times a week) $1 85. The Record and Atlanta Constitution (weekly $1.50. The Record and Bryan's Commoner, $1.75. The Record and Cosmopolitan Magazine $175. The Record and Youth's Companion (New Subscribers) $2.50. rn T > O ? T17 1 _ 1 _ Oi.i. ihe JUEUUKi) oemi- weeaij oiaie, $2.50. The Record and Lippiuoott's Magazine 1 year each *2.75. The Kecokd and National Magazine, 1 year each, $1 60. N. B. We do not club with any daily papers. The first issue you receive of the paper or periodical is evidence that the niouev for sainthas been forwarded by us. We art riot responsible after that. THE COUNTY RECORD Kingstree, S. C. tKingstree Lodge Knights of Pythias Regular Conventifais Kvcrj 2nd>nd 4th;Wednesday nights. Visiting brethren always welcome, Castle Hall 3rd story (Joun! in I5uik!ing. 11. A. Myer, C. C. A. C. Hinds, K 11. S. XXXJOOOOOOOOO *. A ilOIIIS COB! 8 SATIS 8 THE LARGEST ! V We cut fine piece goi Sc stores right next door to Q Princess Dresses and Jump Q Suits. O Balance of our ladies' white a ft colored lawn and lingerie princ rS dresses ai.i juniper suits on s ik at the following reductions: $ 4 00 Dresses reduced to $ 2 5 00 Dresses reduced to 3 * 7 50 Dresses reduced to 5 I 10 00 Dresses reduced to 0 I 15 00 Dresses reduced to 10 ! IS 00 Dresses reduced to 12 20 00 Dresses reduced to 13 30 00 Di esses reduced to 20 Ladies' Walking Skirts of Bh and Navy Blue Panama. Fai mixtures and Black Chiffon T feta Silk. Deduced OXK-THII OFF FORMED PRICE. We carry a large assortment WRITE FOR P >00000000000 CCnverLt FIREMEN'S 1 Darlingto TTTT TT t 1 F7..J JUL Ml | | GRAB REEL AND HOSE j. I The Atlantic Coast Line rates cn June $Oth, July limit July 6th. For ind firemen and brass bands i on one ticket, 51.20 per cap For further information est Ticket Agent, or write W J CKAIG, Passenger Traffic Manager, WILMINGTON, >T** , ^ ST -L ? WE" STDL BLr BDN J A' ) AND -ll LAN ill pay you to always a mess of this kind. ICE OVER BANK 0 I every I It never misses a mark, a re^ulatiiv an accurate and point of the pen, and the C in the pocket, always ready the instantaneous call of ' stock from which to select i I aNo handle all text books ad South < arolina at prices fixed 1 G O E EPP I ^ ... ooocxxxxxxxxxxx 11 COf if :FACTION Of WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ods for merchants in any length you. er [Ladies' Lace Waists iu black, $ white, cream and ecru colors from $ j $2.9* to $25.00; BlaCKfrom $(5.50 legd I to $25.00. ai ale jTailor-Male Suits at Half Price. *! _| Every oue this season's styles ^ and most wanted fabrics, iu Prince Chap and Madame Butterfly ef- r 00 |fects. ^ 0" $12 00 Suits reduced to $ 001^ 00 I 1 X A/1 Cm'fo ru/1 unprl f A 7 O () . vv 1 o \J\f UUHC vv W 00 20 00 Suits reduced to 10 00ia 25 00 Suits reduced to 12 50 ' 00 ;}Q 00 Suits reduced to 15 00 ? 40 00 Suits reduced to 20 00 ick ( icy Ladies' Waists Grouped in Three 1 af- Special Lots. 11 vl) LOT 1?Ladies' White Lawn Waists, trimmed with laces and a ; of embroideries $1.25, $1.50 and $ RICES AND SAMPLES. oocxxxxxxxxxxxx n> Icn. a jo.a. OURWAMENT, n % Si C|) s Wmm 111UUUU1VII. i 3 \ ? ???- r REEL RACES DAILY. offers exceedingly low 1st and 2nd with tinal ividuals 51.70, and for in parties of ten or more nta. I commyp^ate i near- < WHITE, ' assenger Agent, i ,NA. s ] _ i <ERS ' Kn i D 5 BUY f AND J* D5 SELL I i I ( see us when you have ( iF WILLIAMSBURG "^1 I I t ' SPARE MOMENT BE UTILIZED WITH A ^ ( rata | na with the Spoon Feed 1 even flow of ink to the J * 1 ? ^ /> ? L /\ M i m /v f R a r\ a ?-* I 1IUIUIII? lilt ptll A for use, is permanently at | the owner. A complete J nay be seen at my store. S lopted for public schools in oy State Hoard of Education $ SKingstree, $ y South Carolina. | t aooooooooooooc TTT o n A aLOL <X LO*? , Charleston. - ? MONEY I MAIL ORDER HOUSE at wholesale prices. Your nea 1.75 qualities. Clearance pric L l.OO. plet LOT 2?Ladies' White Lawn cial nd Lingerie Waits, beautifully F rimmed with laces and embroid- Jish ries $4.00 an.I 64.50 qualities. ? ilearance price $2.98. Por LOT 3?Ladies' White Lawn, .lingerie and Linen Waists, borne Si/.< 1 * 1 . xl _ *._ .1 anu emoroiuereu, ocners irnnmeu size nth laces and embroideriers, Size 6.00 to $10.00 qualities. Choice ? t $5.00. Swl V Mosquito Nets. c0]c Full sized Mosquito Nets and gi i Janopies complete and ready for ? se. Value $1.25, Special 93c. Extra large size Mosquito Nets I nd Canopies complete. Special Jur 1.45. |stri @ @ @ TRY US : >000000000000 Wanted! to help you own your home, business house, farm or to lift a mortgage. Qa. paying rent and pay ^lOp tor a home with the ;ame money. The $1,000 (iuarantee Invest" T-fc 1 ! T > J neni nome rurcnasinj; wnu, ssued by the Southern States Prust Company of Columbia, 5 C, upon which they are^rantn^ 0 per cent loans for 101 rears will enable you to buy or juild anywhere or to lift your nortg-a},re. Be your own landlord. Worth investigating. Do it now. Address W. C. Furse, General V^ent, Columbia, S. C. 5 7 tf rilE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLD IV PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. More Alert, Wore Thorough and Wore Fearless than ever Read n Every English-Spoken Country. A president of the United States will be elected this year. Who is he and who is the man kVhom he will beat? Nobody yet knows, but the Thrice-a IVeek World will tell you every ?teD and everv detail of what x- - - -V promises to be a campaign of the most absorbing interest. It nay not tell you what you hopeDut it will tell you what is. The Thrice-a-Week World long agoestablished a character for impartiality and fearlessness in :he publication of news, and this it will maintain. If you ^ant the news as it really issubscribe to the Thrice-a-Week edition of the New York World,. ;vhich comes to you every other lay,except Sunday, and is thus practically a daily at the price )f a weekly. The Thrice-a-Week World's -egular subscription price is only $1.00 per year, and this pays for 159 papers. We ofer this unequalled newspaper and The County Record together "or one year for $1.75. The regular subscriptinn price if the two papers is $2.00. Departure of Passenger Trains at Kingsfree. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad las promulgated the following schedule, which became tfFtctive Sunday, April 19, 1908: -north boundno 80 7:40 a. *Xo 4(J 11:42 a. m. No 50 6:30 p. m. -SOUTH BOUND? No 51 10:52 si. in. ' *No 47 5:40 p. in. No S9 9:1,3 p. nr. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. MEYSRONEYHftR for children/ safe, sure. No opiates XXX XXXXXXXXX iy Oi x O rang oireei, South Carolina X BACK 5 IN THE SOOTH X irest mail box places our x iixie Frames and Nets com- S/ e for wood or iron beds. Spe- O $2.98. Q 'nil line of American aud Eng- X Bobbinet 75c to $10 a piece. X ch Blinds Keep Your Piazzas Q Shady and Cool. Cj i 0 feet by 8 feet $1 00 fS i 8 feet by 8 feet 1 '25 Q i 10 feet by 8 feet 1 50 X ug in One of Our Hammocks. Q ife have a full line in pretty O >rs. Pillow and full value, ft to $10 each. Special. 0 udies' Chiffon Taffeta Silk V uper Suits. Solid colors and O pes. Value Sid.50. Sale *10 ft ON AN ORDER ft 1 ooooooocxxxxx a