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CAUSEWAY OVER ! PUDDING SWAMP / FILLS LONG FELT WANT-POOR CONRAD TELLS OF CHAINGANG'S GOOD WORK. Editor County Kecord:? I had occasion to make a trip with horse and buggy to the mouth of Pudding swamp to look after a large flat boat I towed up the river ^ " - some time ago, expecting to bring down a load of shingles, but failing to get a full load, I left the large flat up there securely tied and some low down villain or villains untied /t and it floated down and it lodged on some strong snags, and it would have been impossible for me and several more to get it back into the water, bnt fortunately the road ovor seer kindly took the chaingang that was there building the causeway, about 16 stout fellows whose muscles equal a lion's, with two or three htaves and without any fuss, bad it in the water. I afterwards went out to the camp with Mr James, the overseer, took dinner with him and had some of the best corn bread and straight coffee also some nice fried fish. I Aid not ask how thefi3h were canght, but I supposed as the water was down quits lew in the swamp, that the gang perhaps who are diggingtfce <?useway found them in a hole cut off, which would soon be dry,and it was just as well to take tham out of their misery and eat them. Anyhow I did not ask any questions as fish belong to the people, so the law say?. Now Mr Editor, I waut to say something about the causeway that is being built across Pudding swamp, near where it empties iuto Black river. Dear old Black river! My old life-loug fiieud! Same old stand-by friend, just like the good people that live along its banks, raising cotton, tobacco, corn, sweet potatoes aud chickens, always willing to share with Poor Courad. Mr Editor,you may think I dwell too much in praise of my friends as 1 if no one had friends but me, but I can't help it;I speak from the heart ' Yes, seed sown iu the heart's deep well; the joy, the good we may uo here no human tongue can tell. Well, I must go back and say somethiug more about that causeway. I never was more delighted to see a piece of work done in my life. That part of the road in the swamp has been neglected for moie than 50 years. I do not think there could have been a more dreadful road in the State. I lived in that section for the first part of my life and rmany times I have waded that -swamp in cold, freezing weather, cursing those who were to blame for the neglect. It a is thousand wonders j that human beings and beasts have j not been drowned in the wretched -crossing, but thank God, a causek way is now being built that causes the people on both sides of the ^ awamp to rejoice. Our supervisor is having a good piece of work done, and his efficient overseer, Mr James, is having' the work done in good shape and I was jurprised to see as much doue iu so short a time. The gang is workiug hue. A word is icarcely spoken, no loud commands, all gentle, and the shovels of dirt falling like clock work. I had a long aud severe letter written some time ago about that same road, condemning all who had been responsible for that great neglect and as I was on the way to Tue Record office some one told me ithat the chaiugang had gone up apd had begun work, sol tore up the letter and since then I have been up here and seen the good work go ing on nobly that will bd a monument to Williamsburg countv. O J ( I am an old Confederate veteran and have seen some great nioLiiments If unveiled in memory of the soldiers and sailors of the Confederacy and my greatest boast is I was one of Kobt E Lee's veterans from Manassas to Appomattox, but 1 don't care much for monuments .Wehavel had enough of them. Let us build ) monuments that will do the living | good and those that are to come hereafter, and no doubt when we who are here now will be gone and j others in.our places will be crossing old Puddiug swamp on this fine causeway, little children will ask their fathers, or perhaps graud-fathers, when that causeway was built mA?r Ua frtl/l it- nraa Knilf i?UU LUU > Uv ivm tut4b iv nuo vunv by the chuingung aad the overseer was kind to the couvicts and he or she heard father say his name was James and that the road supervisor was named Singletary. Theu the child will say: "Why, father, it must have have taken a long time to pile up so much dirt." Yes, if the patriotic people of the South want to do what I think noble, instead of raising money for 1 monuments to the dead, let them give it to the f>or old tottering soldiers or their poor, sad widows. Let history tell of the valor and | deeds of the Confederate soldiers. One line in General Lee's farewell address at the surrender at Appomattox is sufficient to tell all, when be said in closing: "With an nnceasiug admiration ' for your constancy and devotion to 1 your country, I bid you an affection- j ate farewell." i Yes, let the old soldiers meet ev- ! ery year as long as any are living ! i . ?i r , mi 4 ana caiK 01 me pasu xucjr cujuy the picnics and reunions still, and I am glad to attend them myself^ \ It seems as if the causewf ,s the swamp will soon be r .ted < and I see a notice in the NTY j Record by Mr Ned Kennedy, one ] of Workman's noble leaders, that a grand picnic will be given by the people of old Mouzon and Work- , man sections. I hope to be there < on that day and rejoice with them and help them eat cake and chick- i en pie. j Mr Kennedy said contributions that will help the dinner wil be received by Mr Stackley in Kingstree, 1 Yes, the merchants, and in fact all . of Kingstree, would not do wrong i to give something, as many a wagon | with flour, bacou, hardware aud dry | goods has crossed that once wretch! ed road. I know what I am till king I fnr lliai-o ia u'lierti I slient the auuui, 1U1 inviv *w ?? 1*V4 V .J.~- - best part of CO winters and summers. Yes, loads and loads of merchandise have gone that way and Poor Conrad never failed to carry his pockets loaded with candy and often, shoes in hand, wading the ice cold water of Pudding swamp, and not much pudding for him until he reached the fire-3ides of friends who have never turned their back upon or slighted him a time. Well, Mr Editor, I will come to a close by welcoming you back from your trip to the health resort and am glad to hear that your health is much improved. Oh! Mr Editor, I have some idea of how a wife feels when the husband whom she loves and obeysaud whom all her hope is ce'ntered on, is so unfortunate to be afflicted with sickness and is restored to health and returns home, 1 ' i * * # ? A _ | to say notnmgot tne many menus who meet him with smiles and a | warm grasp of the hand. There are i the wife and dear little prattling ba- ' by to meet you at the gate?itis enough : to make a-man feel that life is worth I living indeed. I I have said enough for this time, ] and may God bless you and help ' you. Longwave The County Record over the land of the free and the home of the brave. P. C. ( At to Quotations. How many persons can unhesitatingly name the source of the familiar ( quotations? Many a man goes through ( vfRkAia xAA.linrr o cinnrlA nlflTT C\t ] uic wiiuuui icauiug a oiu^tv v. Shakespeare, but probably no English J speaking man goes through life with- ( out quoting him. If he sneers at "a woman's reason." he quotes Shakespeare; if he refers to "a trick worth two of that," be quotes Shakespeare } again. Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer" ' Is not a popular work, but one line of It?"Ask me no questions, and I will tell you no lies"?Is known and used by everybody. 1 No Libortlos. "Well," said Edith s mother when < the child^arrived home from the tea party, "did you have a good time ?* "Yes, thank you, mamma." "And did you play nice games T* "Yee, mamma." "And did you have a nice tea?" i "Yes, mamma." 1 "1 hope, Edith, that you behaved | yourself like a little lady. You did not take any liberties, did you?" "No, mamma. There wasn't any on the table." f > Sour Stomach No appetite, loss of strength, nervoot* ness, headache, constipation, bad breath, general debility, sour risings, and catarrh of the stomach are all doe to indigestion. Kodol relieves indigestion. This new dlscov* ory represents the natural Juices of d!ge> tlon as they exist in a healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known toaia and reconstructive properties. Kodol for dyspepsia does not only relieve indlgertioa aoa ajspepsia, ou\ uus iwnvw iwii?j b?ipa stomach troublM by oUanidof, purifying, svoatsnlnf and straaffbaoinf tha mucous mom b ran as lining ths stomach. Mr. S. S. 8*0. af Rerwwood. W. Vs.. ?r?? M | vaa troubled ?Hth MV Mnrsooh tar HpsMrfSsm Kodoi ourod m ?d n in warn uatsc B taaA IsrhsW." FOB BACBAOMB?WCAK KIPBBVB TBV IMWTTt K1M1T aad HADBB1 PtlLI MwdtsB Bwpawdbf t. o. CMBirr AOQ^naiiiji For Sale by W L Wallace. DR.KINO'S NEW DISCOVERY Will Surely Step That Cm*. -s Ske Likes Geed Tktag*. >1 rs Chas ? Smith of West Frank* li . Maine, says; "I like good thi^a^nd have adopted Dr King's New e Pills as our family laxai Mce meu ^ine, because they are good *nu . \r work without making a fass a? /at i." These painless parsers sold at D C Scott's drug store. 25c. For Sale. One 12-horse power boiler, a 10-hcrse ?ower ensrine, a 60-saw Van winkle 3in with Press, shafting etc., also a IriitMill. 'Cerium easy. Part cash. Balance to suit purchaser. Apply to D M Ervin, Kingstree, S C. 8-6-tf FOR SALEBrick in any quantity to^suit purchas ;r. The ttest, ury rress iMacnine-maue -v IBISICIZ. x special shape* made to order. L'orre[HMidenee solicited beiore placing your >rder>. W. R FUNK. Don't try to regulate others before you regulate yourself. fr/ m best thing for a growing boy! Kf Learning to shoot well and ' R SELF-CONTROL, DECISION, AND *.- *11 in* to STEVENS FIREARMS EDUCATION. i Ask your Dealer tor Stevena Kifles? Shotguns?Pistols. Insist on our timehonored make. If you cannot obtain. we ship direct, express prepimi, upon receipt of Catalog Price. t .'TTi1. :.K- you w?:i< t > I now *t?i .t tin-STKVKN'S 14 found m 110 Puge llliutratcd C?Uloif. Mailed for four rrr.U in ttampi to poy ptmt t&. Beautitul Ten O'or Hancr?In* decoration for your "deVoro.nb room?mailed f >rC irnta in ?Ump?. J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. P. O. Dox 4097 Chicopee Falls, Mass., U. S. A. jdBF* & Fxcelleat Health \ dyice. Mrs M M Davison, of No. 379 Gifford Ave., San Jose, Cal., says: "The worth of Electric Bitters as a general family remedy,for headache, biliousuess and torpor of the liver and bowels is so pronounced that I am prompted to say a word in its favor, for the benefit of those seeking relief from such afflictions. There is more health for the digestive organs in a bottle of Electric Bitters than in any other remedy I know of." Sold under guarantee at D C Scott's drug store. 50c. For Sore Feet. "I have fouud Bucklen's Arnica Salve to be the proper thing to use [or sore feet, as well as for healing Durus, sores, cuts, and all manner )f abrasious," writes Mr W Stone, )f East Poland, Maine. It is the aroper thing 100 for piles. Try it ! ? ? ? i i "n n 50id unuer guarantee at jj vj ocon s lrng store. 25c. Farmers' Supply Co. invites you to nake their two stores headquarters ivheu iu Kiugstree. DeWitt's Little Early Kisers are :he best pills made. They are well known, pleasant, gentle, prompt little liver pills. Insist upon Early Itis?rs. ?Ve sell and recommend it. Sold byB C Scott, M 1). Attention. Asthma Suffers! Foley's Honey and Tar will give immediate relief to asthma sufferers and has cured many cuses that had refused to yield to other treatment. Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs, colds and all throat and lung trouble. Contain, uo harmful drugs. W L Wallaces A Guarantee! JOHN BRADEN, the Handsome,, Standardbred Stallion, is now to be found at the stables of J. M. TRULUCK, k jBlliBTEE, - - - 12M0 Lake City Horse Go., LIKE CITf, 8. C. 4-16-tf outy Campaign Schedule Editor County Record: Please publish the following schedule for information of candidates who are expected to address the voters of the county: Kingstree, August 12. Greelyville, August 13. 1 John8onville, August 19. Lake City, August 20. " All pledges must be filed and dues paid on or before noon August 11. A. H. Williams, Co. Cb. June 27, 1908* / Read irThiers & Merchants Bank's j* ^sfssoe. liiiiliiTl PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY i Build up Home Enterprises Buy Brick From Greelyville Brick Works. Correspondence So.icited. E. O. TAYLOR, Pres. S. V. TAYLOR, Sec. & Treas. 5-21-tf. W. Leland Taylor, DENTIST. GREELYVILLE. S. C 5-21-tf. / R. E. & E. N. B EATY ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS Georgetown, - - - S. C. Civil Engineering Land Surveying Railroad Surveys and Construction Prompt attention on out of Tovd Work. 3-19-tf M. ID. Nesmith dentist, LAKE CITY, ---SC. W. L. BASS Attorney at Law LAKE CITY, S. C. Dr BJ McCabe Dentist. KINGST3.EE, - S. C. J. D. MOUZON'S ? * ? i? r?* I I ^ DAKBtK onur ?in the? Van Keuren Hotel is equipped with up-to-date appliances. Polite Service, t ompetent Workmen. 5-8-08. W. P, TENNENT A^CHITl C T General Contractor and Builder Solicits your business. Estimates cheerfully furnished on all : ; kinds of work. : : 126 Evans 'Phone 1962 FLORENCE, S. C. Supervisor of construction New School Building and Superintendent of work on U. S. Post Office and of John McSween Co, stores Timmonsvilb and Beulah and residence at National Cemetery. : : : : : 4 A New Orleans i j|j Because she die v nourishment from hi She took Scoff's , J$[% Result: 1 Ol S>dn^d a pound ] ALL DftUGGU Hereafter we positively refnc>a frt miKlieti onrr i?fimmnnii,a_ lua^ IV/ |/ UV/ilOll UUJf WlUUlWUtVM" tio9 received at this office later than Tuesday, noon, except local and personal items, which will]not be available later than Wednesday, noon, for the current week. By trying to be accommodating we are thrown late every week and we are tired of it. This notice applies to EVERY BODY. 4-25-tf. Read the Parsers k Merehaits I Balk's ad. this issie. Special KoticePresidents of clubs who have not ' yet forwarded lists of managers for ; their respective precincts in the ensning primary election will appoint managers at once and send in their names to C W Wolfe,Se'cYy, Ki ngstree, S C i A H Williams, County Chairman. 8-13-2t The Largest and Most C jmplete Establishment South. S. HOT * SON, I ?manufactuh :rs of- < Sash, Doors, Blinds ; Moulding and Building Material, Sash Weights and Cords j CHARLESTON, S. C. Always That I can save l Remember you money on j cipu nnnnc inn online OADn, uuuno amj uliiiuj AND OTHER < BUILDING MATERIALS. Wholesale Prices Direct from Factory. Everything Guaranteed to come up to Specifications. D. J. EPPS, Kingstree, S. C. Representing Cberaw Door I Sash Co. jiniTpifj ? Annli?l hv skilled mechanics ( is worth a fair price. Cheap J } mixtures slopped on by cheap J r painters are dear at any price. ) r We expect to receive a reason- j r able equivalent for our labor. 3 r But we give an honest dollar s r r worth for every dollar we get, r r and we endeavor to permanent- ) r ly satisfy our customers. }\ ALFRED WELLS, j t Painter and Paper Hanger, ) f KINGSTREE, S. C. i } Leave orders with } \ Kingstree Hardware [Co. \ BBHBIPHpHpUH j ? y . "B ^ I ^1 b da k I W+J I ^PROCURED AND DEFENDED.'Send model, drawing or photo, for expert search and free report. Free advice, how to obtain patents, trade marks, copyrights, etc., |N ALL COUNTRIES. _ I Business direct with Washington saves time, I money and often the patent. tj Patent and Infringement Practice Exclusively. I Write or come to us at H 633 Binth Street, opp. United State* Patent Office, WASHINGTON, D. C. j Cp ivoman was thin. O I not extract sufficient V it food. X Emulsion. X a day in weight t TS: SO*. ANp 11.00 X BUILDING DONE At \ Your' 'Own." Price. \ C. E. HARRIS, General Contractor and Builder - - - . , Giredyville, Sooth Carolina. L-16-tf. .? Kingstree CAMP NO* 27. l?t and SrdKoadai |JNpHSaH II Nlghta ln^ emch > v->v^mHS. WjtfSi! Visiting choppers oordially Invited to com* vc3fe$?&> upaDdsiton a stomp V or^hang about on tbt PHILIP STOLL, ) 27 12m. Con. Com. Bucklen's Arnica Salve The Best Salve In The World. . Registration Notice. The office ot'the Supervisor of Begstration will be opened on the 1st lay of July and will remain open con:innously every day. except Sundays, hrough the months of July ana \ugust for the purpose of the re-regis-' :ering of any person who is qualified** follows:/ Who shall have been a resident of he State for two years, and of the ;ounty one year, and of the polling precinct in which the elector offers to rote four months before the day of election, and shall have paid, six ' nonths before, any poll tax then due ind payable, and who can both read ind write any section of the constitution of 1895 submitted to him by the Supervisors of Registration, or who _/! can show that he owns, and has paid ill taxes collectable on during the present year, pioperty in this State issessed at three hundred dollars or. nore. J. Y. McGILL, Clerk of Board. "'I l?V 1 insurance. Fire Insurance, Tornado Insurance, Plate Glass Insurance Life Insurance. Health Insurance, Accident Insurance, * v. Burglary Insurance. ? We represent only Companies of unquestioned] reliability^and f a policy is as good as J a gold bond. We'll Bond You,. As Cashier, Treasurer or any position of trust in any of the largest companies in America. * The Williamsburg Insurance & Bond- I ing flgencu,' I OFFICE OVER L STACKLEY'8 | STORE, I Kingstree, - S. C. J / KILL the COUGH AMP CURE the LUNC8 w,th Dr. King's New Discovery FOR Colds 8 jSEk. 1 AND All THROAT AND LUNG TROUBLES. GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY OR MONET REFUNDED. 11