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/ ?k (Touatji ^rcotl KINGSTREE, S. C C. W. WOLFE, FDlTOR AND PROPRIETOR. Entered ar the postofllce at Kingstree, S C. as second class mail matter. TELEPHONE NO- 83 TERMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One copy, one year $1 2:. One copy, six months 75 One copy, three months 50 One copy, one year in advance? 1 Oo Obituaries, Tributes of Respect, Resolutions of Thanks, Cards of Thanks and all other reading notices, not News, will be charged for at the rate of one cent a word for eaeh insertion. All changes of advertisements and ali cmmaincations mu?t be in this office befote TUESDAY NOON in order to appear in the ensuing issue. Ail communications must be signed by the writer.not for publication unle>s desired, hut to protect this newspai>er, ADVERTISING RATES; Advertisements to be run in Special column, one cent a word each issue, minimum price 25 cents, to be paid for in advance. Legal advertisements, $1.00 per inch first insertion, 60 cents per inch each subsequent insertion. Rates on long term advertisements very reasonable. Tor rates apply at this office. In rem'tting checks or money orders mat.? payable to THE COUNTY RECORD. THURSDAY, MAY 19. 1910. Have You Been Counted? Some of the patriotic citizens of Kingstree are anxidfe lest there lx? individuals or families overlooked in taking the census of the town. We sympathize with this spirit of town pride and while there may be no cause for apprehension, still it is well to be - on the safe side and in some way check up the work of the enumerator. In some towns there have already been found instances where whole familes were overlook ed and the work of enumeration had to 1>e done over. Ten veirs ago / the census of Kingstree showed some 7<X) inhabitants within the town limits. We do not pretend t<? say, or even suggest, that the work was not thoroughly done, or the result not exactly correct. At that time it did not seem to matter much whether the town was given its full number of inhabitants or .showed a rapid growth. But conditions have changed arid this year we want to be credited with every single soul living in the town. . I.et us see that no person is overlooked. The figures of this census will stand for ten years and if the count does the tbwn an injustice there is no way of righting it for that length of time. Now, with all due consideration for the enumerator for this township, we want to ask the citizens of Kingstree, one and all, to try to find out if any one has been omitted in counting the names of the people of our town. We also ask any who has 1hvii overlooked to- notify 'us promptly, in order that the error may V corrected Vfore it is t<?o late. Of course, everyone knows that the enumerator has not purposely omitted the name of a single person, and she may have every name duly reported, hut no one is miaiiinie; we <?niy want ;o make sure. These mistakes have occurred elesewhere; they may happen here. Be!.?w we have a printed coupon, which any one within the town limits who has lieen overlooked hy the census-taker may use in reporting the fact to this office. The thing to do is T -f' , - ' * V J \ t<> slot at unco or it will Ik? too) lslto. COUPON. Tliis is t<> certify that the census enumerator f<?r the Town of Kingstree has failed to get niy name <>r that of my up to this time. George Duncan Bellinger. Many men art* great only in their funeral eulogies, so that when a reallv ahle or distinguished man dies it is difficult to do him justice in an obituar". It was our desire to pay more than the passing tribute of sigh to the memory of our recently departed friend, (i Duncan Bellinger, and we meant to try in our feeble way to point out some of the many virtues in which he excelled beyond the common run of mankind. Before committing our thoughts to writing we read the following editorial article in the Columbia State, which expresses so well our estimate of Mr Bellinger's high character and attractive personality that we give it to our readers, heartily concurring in every word of the splendid tribute to one of the noblest gentlemen that our State has ever produced: The minds of those who read I yesterday in the newspapers that George Duncan Bellinger, brave, gallant, tender soul, had passed away, instantly reverted to the time, when, as a prosecuting officer, defending the majesty of the State of South Carolina, he strove with all his splendid talents and resolute energy to bring to justice the "Broxton Bridge lynchers"?called "lynchers" by courtesy but actually murderers of humble and defenseless negroes. In those days the spirit of justice was not as strongly intrenched in South Carolina as it is now, however much more it needs to be strengthened,, and Duncan Bellinger was one of those prosecuting officers who in the teeth of threats by armed ruffians, was foremost in asserting it, insisting that criminals punished because they had done crimes and without regard to their social position or political influence. What progress has been made in bringing about a letter order in South Carolina is due to men of Duncan Bellinger's intrepid kind and among them the Commonwealth had none 'older. Of manner quiet, soft of voice, and full of a sweet courtesy, his nature was marked by a fine quality of passion that made him feared by doers of wrong when it was aroused against them and brought to him troop? of friends who loved him dearly for his gentle manliness and admired him for his striking intelleetual gifts ?7/e Slate, Slay 6 A Spirit of Reciprocity. The neat and tasty invitation sent out by the Kingstree High sehool has been much admired, and th? l>est part erf it is the fact that the work was done right here at home in the job office of The County Record. The Kingstree school in its relations with the local newspaper shows a spirit of reciprocity and appreciation that is as rare as it is commendable. The Record has always Ih'cii very lil?eral in giving school? free advertising notices and write-up* of all sorts of entertainments?many of them 1 ' - - * * 1 .. , money-naming eiucrpn-t aim vci most <>f those same schools have never given us even a letter-head to print. Their attitude seems to l?e, get all you can and give nothing in return. The engraving houses and hig printcries that are the only kind worthy to do the work of some of our veiy "tony" institutions of learning, we notice never has aught to say concerning their commencements, nor are they even asked to publish rolls of honor and such like gratiutics. It wouldn't he any use use to a-k them and no one knows it better than the schools that send their work that is to he paid for to these concerns. One of the main obstacles to Southern progress is the old, timeworn idea that nothing produced at home is worth while. As long as this antiquated notion prevails, our country will never attain the high state of development of which it is capable. Money kept at home helps to build up the home community, while every dollar sent out of the county and State builds up other communities at our expense. The average cost of a Pullman sleeper is 815,000, which earns a dividend of 85,000 annually. Thirty-three and a third per cent dividend is a pretty fair return, for which in South Carolina you have to pa}' two dollars per and tip the grinning Cerberus besides. For the past ten years the Pullman Sleeping Car monopoly has had an annual dividend of five hundred per cent on the money invested, to say nothing of the tip that pries apart the Ethopian porter's jaws and discloses the ivory as indexes of his appreciation. Apropos of the case of Hi eh am and Avant, a petition was circulated here on Memorial Day asking that Avant be allowed to serve his term on the Georgetown county chaingang instead of in the State penitentiary. Now it seems that he has decided not to serve in either place. News of the departure to "parts unknown" of Dr Bigham and W B Avant is by no means surprising to those who have kept up with the case. It looks as if some one in authori ty has blundered in letting these men go free, and whoever is to hlame for their eseape should Ik? held accountable for neglett of <'u y. Of the seven new bishops elected at the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, which has l>een in session this week at Asheville, N C, two are South Carolinians and Wofford College men. These are Dr John C Kilgo, the son of a South Carolina "circuit rider" and who now has two brothers memlters of the South Carolina conference, and Rev E I) Mouzon, son of a Spartanburg photographer, who by merit and energy, backed by character and industry, has made his i.:~i i i.:.. Way 10 mc iii^u auu iiunuiai/iu office of bis'op, the ultimate goal of a Methodist preacher's aspiration. ______________ Wlnthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Examination. The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in \yinthrop College and for the admission of new students wili be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 1, at 9 a. nil Applicants must be not less than fifteen years of age. When Scholarships are vacant after July 1 they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the examination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 21, 1910. For further information and catalogue, address Pres. 11. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. 6-30. Notice of Election. Bv order of the county B< ard of Ed ucation ?>f tviili.imshurg county an e'"c tion w 11 he held at M E McDonalds j store at Trio, S C. on Saturday.May 2W, 191?, to determine whether a four mill tax shall he levied in school district | No 40 for school purpose*. Those in favor of such levy will vote "yes", and ! those oppo-ed will vote "no". Allqual- i itied electors in the district will he allowed to vote and the trustees will act as managers. Trustees Trio School District, No 40. Per J W Lockliear, Clerk. o-19-2t j Opportunity for a Young Man. The normal scholarships of the State university have been raised in value. Each scholarship is now worth $100 in money, besides remission of $40 tution and $18 term fee. The money is paid to the beneficiary at the rate of 812.50 a j montn ior eignr monms, 10 assist in , meeting the necessary living es.j penses. There is one scholarship j for each county. The University of South Carolina ; is making great advances. It had more students the past year than ever before in its history. Many improvements will be made by next September, such as a new science building, a Young Men's Christian association gymnasium and baths. The health a^-~~ students are the he l governing aut. jniversity has entereu upon a new era of growth, ma*Ked by sympathy with the basal interests of the people, and a resolute purpose to serve the whole State. The current high-school movement has greatly increased the demand for well-equipped men teachers and the salaries that they receive. ? Examinations will be held Friday, July 1, before the county board of education. Applicants should be at least 19 years of age. Write President S. C. Mitchell, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C., for blank on which to apply. Commander Julius A Pratt, Post No 143, Dept. Ill, G. k. itMr Isaac Cook, Commander of above Post, Kewanee, 111., writes: "For a long time I was bothered with backache and pains across my kidneys. About two months ago I started taking Foley Kidney Pills and soon saw they were doing just as claimed. I kept on taking them and now I am free from backache, and the painful bladder misery is all gone. I like Foley's Kidney Pills so Well that I have told many of my friends and comrades about them and shall recommend them at every opportunity." D C Scott. Just received?a beautiful linef of wedding stationery and a new series of "Engravers Old English" type. You can't tell it from engraving. Give us your order; satisfaction miaranteed. SPECIAL NOTICES | Transient Notices will be Published , in This Column at the Rate of One; Cent a Word for Each Issue. No ad- j vertisement taken for less than 25 cents. Wanted?Two experienced sales-la-' dies, thoroughly experienced in dry j goods, etc; none other need apply, j Good references required. Apply at ! J M Ringel's Department Stork, 5-19-lt Georgetown, S C Notice?I have an up-to-date portable Threshing Machine and will be glad to thresh grain for th< public this sea-on. Carlt< n Fitch, 4-7-3m Lake City, S For Sale?Fine OrpingtonChiekens. 50c, 75c and II 00, according to size. Good, Healthy. Pure-bred Fowls, i Eggs, setting of 13, $1.00. T M Scott. 5-1 -tf Kmgstiee, S C ! | Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of June, 1910, I will apply to PM Hrockinton. Judge of Probate of! Williamsburg county, for a final dis-l charge as administrator of the estate of J J Han na, deceased. JHHanna. n ! ? 5-19-4t Administrator.; i ' ! (GOODS Iv/ui spring une or inercna and look over our stock. Just a Cluett-Peabod} that cost $9.00 per dozen going a SKREEMER SI for men. The best shoe on 1 BATES' HJ We have them all prices ; Ladies' White Wai at from 8 to 25 cen D. HOYT'S GERMAN COLOGN i 5 Ql We Specialize the r m\horseflesh. No need 'o go furthe s HORSES an 5 J. L. STl S LAKE CI1 w\ The Only Exclusively Live-Stock DI MONTHLY f 42 YEARS YOUNG It is .t hi^'i-ciav.. pure-spiritec contains one cotnp'e'e copyri^htei a halt-dozen caudal -liort .-turn articles, and iGe jolly-iiest liu:n<>< month \<>u will find a Lr,,uP 11 abaurUin^ interest SPECIAL F! 12 G^-AT COMPLETE NOVELS. 6 75 PASCiNATINC. 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