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iop iountg iRrrnrftJ K1NGSTREE. S. C. j O. W. WOLFE, E ttrOR AND PROPRIETOR. Entered at the postoffice at Eingstree, S C as second class mail matter. TELEPHONE NO. 83 TERMS S U B"SCRIPTION"RATES : One copy, one year $1 25 One copy, six months 75 One copy, three months 50 One copy, one year in advance ? 1 001 Obituaries, Tributes of Respect, Resolutions of Thanks, Cards of Thanks * 11 41 nyvfinao nnf I ana an outer reacting uvuv?,uv. ....?, will be charged for at the rate of one eent a word for each insertion. All changes of advertisements and all communications must be in this office I before TUESDAY NOON in order to appear in the ensuing issue. AH communications must be signed by the writer, not for publication unless desired, but to protect this newspaper. ADVERTISING RATES: Advertisements to be run in Special column, one cent aword each issue,miniBum price 25 cents, to be paid for in advance. Legal advertisements, $1.00 per inch frst insertion, 50 cents per inch each aubsec;uent insertion. Rates on long term advertisements rstAn annlv at VCry : coauuauic. a V?, - r this oifice. In remitting checks or money orders rake payable to THE COUNTY RECORD, "In men whom men condemn as ill, I find so much of goodness still; in men whom men pronounce divine, I find so much of sin and blot? I hesitate to draw the line Between the two?where God has not." THURSDAY. DEC. 25. 1913 We sincerely sympathize with Mr Loui* Beaty, the brilliant editor of tne tjeorgeiown nmes, ?uu iCcently operated operated on for appendicitis. The latest gratifying intelligence is that he is progressing favorably toward convalescence and hopes soon to be at his post of duty again. ______________ The record of .Jerry Moore as ' champion of boys' corn clubs has been eclipsed by Walter Lee Dudson, of Alabama, we are told by the press despatches. Young Dudson, it is claimed, prod need this year 232 bushed of corn on one acre. Now, it is up to some Williamsburg farmer boy to make a new record. A perfect baby, George Dean, fourteen montlis old, was deserted by his parents in Jersey City, N J, last year and has been adopted by the nurses and physicians of the Jersey City hospital, after being cast aside by his unnatural father and mother. The little derelict scored one hundred points, a perieci swrc, in a "better babies contest", and yet they tell us that heredity counts for so much in the grim battle of life. With Our Advertisers, The Kingstree Dry Goods Co wish their many friends and customers a merry Christmas and happy new year. Attention is invited to the change of ad by the Kingstree Hardware Co which will be found in the usual place on front page. Messrs Milhous & Jennings announce in this issue that after January 1, 1914, they will conduct their business only on a strictly cash basis. Mr R N Speigner has a notice in this paper stating that subsequent to January 1, 1914, Mr W H Welch will have charge of the Kingstree Insurance, Real Estate & Loan Co. Messrs Jenkinson Bros Co advertise in this issue a "two-in-one sale" - ? ? ? i n tu:. which will open January XI. iUIOI will be a sale of much interest to the ladies,as it will offer an unusually large display of white goods and embroideries at especially low prices. Watch these columns for further particulars. Colonel Thomas M Gilland. In Kingstree last Sunday Colonel Thomas M Gilland died. He was a lawyer devoted to his profession, a cultivated gentleman and a patriot. When a mere boy, scarcely old enough to discard knickerbockers, by the present day fashion, he entered the service of his State as a Confederate soldier and served faithfully. In 1876 he was a foremost man of Williamsburg county in the restoration of decency and order in . the Stare. In times of stress, when there was a call for men of brains and character, as well as for men of courage, he was the kind of man whose service Williamsburg was proud to offer to South Carolina and the kind of man to respond without i thought of self. In every county of the State there were leaders like Gilland of Williamsburg. One by one they have passed away. Only the other day, n/o urrnt-ja nf Stsmu^l Dibble of Or angeburg, and those that remain might almost be counted on one's fingers. As we all know, the time came when another type was substituted for them in the public life of South Carolina, unwisely some of us think, but of that the future historian will be the better placed to write. With their retirement from political activities their usefulness did not end. They lived to illustrate to the younger generation the walk and conduct of an honest man incapable of adapting himself to the noisier and less modest ways and methods that the later times seem to exact as the price of "'success." One can by no stretch of imagination think of a Thomas M Gilland mounting to a platform and haranguing a crowd for half an hour with himself and his performances in behalf of the people as the text of his discourse. A gentleman in South Carolina has not meant one who held himself aloof from and set himself above his fellows. Colonel Gilland would have graced any social circle anywhere, but he was not less approachable by the poor and ignorant of his people of Williamsburg county after than before he was active in politics. He whs a strong, good, clean man, I accomplished and discerning, yet content to be a private citizen of Kingstree and Williamsburg and finding all the earthly reward he craved in the public respect that an unblemished life completed and in the affection that good deeds done without vaunting gained him from all sorts and conditions of men.? Columbia State. Death of Thomas M GUand, Esq. Tho rprpivpd a telecrram while in church last Sunday, statins: that his old friend and schoolmate, Thomas M-Gilland, was dead. Mr Gilland, for a long time and until he was stricken with paralysis about fifteen years ago, was the leading lawyer of the Kingstree bar. He was Solicitor for one term and ranked among the first in his profession. As an officer he was fearless in the discharge of his duties, as a citizen upright and honorable,as a man was one of God's noblemen. There were six brothers. James, Wilmott, Tom, John. Henry and Lewis. James and Wilmott just as they were merging into manhood died within 24 hours of each other. John rose to the Judgeship in his adopted home at Natchez, Mississippi. Henry was a prominent minister in the Presbyterian church and died in his prime. Lewis was a shining light in the medical profession and gave his life to the cause of humanity, falling a victim to that dreadful scourge, yellow fever, during an epidemic out West. Tom, the last of these talented brothers, was stricken with paralysis about twelve years ago and was confined to his home almost continuously ever 3ince. He was a son of Rev James R Gilland, once professor of ancient languages in Davidson college and for many years pastor of the Presbyterian church at Indiantown in Williamsburg county. He was buried in the cemetery of the old Williamsburg church at Kingstree, of which he was a ruling elder. He leaves a devoted wife, four sons and two daughters. He was one of the lt>-year-oia Doys in me War between the States and was captured by the enemy and remained a prisoner for several months until the close of the war. He bore his long suffering with Christian fortitude and peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, December 14, 1913, at 5 o'clock. Truly a good man has passed to his reward.?Bishopvitte Leader and Vindicator. Mrs Rosa Snipes and little child of Florence are visiting relatives here. Mrs R W Crosland of Bennettsville is spending some time here. Mr Hugh McCutchen, who has been on the sick list, is out again, j improper it S digestive organi B r / / fifty would fully realize fl mv.t ? > Scott's Emulsion they w< f' Scott's Emulsion contains thi 9 pure cod liver oil, so medically pre I povc - or d strength all thru the bod; *s, To r*ople in declining years we 1 ?Scott's Emulsion will add yeai Cades Chronicles. Cades, December 23:?Prof H H Brown is spending the holidays at Spartanburg. Miss Ruth Tomlinson is home from from Winthrop college during the holidays. Messrs H J Brown and J A Matthews went to Florida last Wednesday on business. Mr Daniel Epps of Clemson college and Mr Elbert McElveen of Orangeburg college are home for the Yule-tide. Mrs V G Arnette and Miss Ruth Tomlinson went to Lake City shopping Monday. Miss Jimmie Britton, a teacher in ' Cades Graded school, is spending} Christmas with her parents at Kingstree. Mr R L McElveen went to King- j stree Monday on business. Mr N F Knight went to George- < town Tuesday. Mr J R Haselden spent Sunday with the home folk at Lake City. Mr J Ryan Chandler of Lake City is clerking for the Cades Mercantile Co during the Christmas holidays. Mr J Hoyt Carter went to Lake City Monday. Dear Mr Editor, a merry Xmas and happy new year be yours. Mr and Mrs John T McElveen visited relatives near Sardis Saturday. Lawrence White, the negro who shot his wife last week, committed suicide one day this week. The body was not found for two or three days after he was dead. Mr Dwight Owens and Miss Daisy Owens are visiting relatives at Fayetteville, N C. Uncle Remus. Hathaway Cox, a young negro, shot and killed Nathan Jackson, another negro, in lower Brownsville, Marlboro county, Thursday night of last week, It is alleged that the homicide grew out of a row over cards and liquor. Cox made his escape and has not yet been apprehended. HELP THE KIDNEYS. Klngstree Readers Are Learning the Wav. It's the little kidney ills? The lame, weak or aching back? The unnoticed urinary disorders? That may lead to dropsy and Bright's disease. When the kidneys are weak. Help them with Doan's Kidney Pills, A remedy especially for weak kidneys. Doan's have been used in kidney troubles for 50 years. Endorsed by 30,000 people?endorsed by citizens of this locality. George June, Manning, S C, says: "My kidneys troubled me and the kidney secretions were unnatural and filled with sediment. My back was lame and I didn't get much rest at night. Doan's Kidney Pills removed the lameness and soreness and after taking this remedy, I felt much better in every way." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. 1 Remember the name?Doan's? and take no other. adv. IGOWANS11 I King of Externals I Is Security for your I j loved ones. Ethical I s physicians say Gow- | ; ans is the Best. It t positively Cures all 1 ills arising from In- 1 flanimation or Congestion such as Pneumonia, Croup, Colds. ] ' /Live given Go wans Preparation j d thorough test. It is the BEST } preparation on the market for the relief of Pneumonia. Croup, Colds, Coughs .1 AS. P. SMITH, M.D., Augusta, Georgia BUY TO-DAY! HAVE IT IN THE HOME All Druftdista SI. SOe. 25e. COWAN MEDICAL CO.. v Sairtolttd. tod mtntj ufnadtd dy yaw Oragfhf g 1 y t Aged People times forget that poor teeth and lastication prevent sufficient nourishirdinary food and harden the s, bat if every man or woman past the bountiful, sustaining nourishould take it after every meaL e renowned body-building fats of digested that it distributes energy, y and simplifies the stomach's work, sav with unmistakable earnestness rs to your life and life to your years. LIC SUBSTITUTES 13-83 I t LAST CALL TO SANTA CUDS. ? -*? Kingstree.S C.December 19,1913. Dear Santa:? % Brinpr me a toy house and a little train and some apples and oranges and bananas and a play table and a tricycle and a horse and buggy with a man in the buggy,and a little gun, for Sue has got one, and a telephone and a cowboy suit and Indian suit. Good-bye until next Xmas. Booty King. P S.?I forgot, I want a box of candy. Greelyville, S C, December 15, 1913. Dear Old Santa:? I am a little girl 6 years old. Would you please send me a big doll and doll go-cart with a top, a teddy bear and a tea-set and a 'dog that can bark and a lot of fruit and nuts. Yore little friend, Essie Mae Richburg. P S. Lots of toys, too. With best j wishes for you, Old Santa, and a happy new year. Kingstree, S C, December 15,1913.! I am a little girl 6 years old. I study hard. I love my teacher. ! Please remember me to Santa Claus. Doll carriage, a range stove, teaset, doll trunk, and lots of fruit. With love from your little school girl, Mary Louise Flagler. Rhems, S C, December 11,1913. My Dear Santa Claus:? I am going to tell you what i j want you to bring me Xmas. I want you to please bring me a foot-ball, a drum, a tricycle, a singing bird, so me fire-works and some fruit and nuts. Your little#friend, John S Rhem. Morri8ville,SC, December 13,1913. Dear Old Santa:? I am a boy eight years eld and I study hard. I like my teacher. I want you to remember me and bring me a knife and a rifle, some fire-works and all kinds of nice fruit and candy and nuts. ' I remain, your friend, Fank Tart. Lanes, S C, December 14,1913. Dear Santa Claus:? I want you to bring me a doll and carriage and a stove and lots of fruit, such as apples, bananas and nuts. Your little friend, Rena Johnson. Lanes, S C, December 14, 1913. My Dear Santa Claus:? I am writing you a letter telling you what I want you to bring me Christmas. I want you to bring me a football and a wagon, and lots of fruit, such as bananas and oranges. With love from, Your loving little friend, Needham Johnson. Fowler, S C, December 15,1913. Dear Santa Claus:? I am a little boy eight years old. I want you to please bring me an air-rifle, a teddy-bear, doll, a toy | automobile and plenty of fruit and candy. Also, please don't forgei my little brother and sisters, and remember my teacher, Miss Lula Easterling. With much love to you, Santa, I am, as ever, your little friend, Daniel-Arch Patrick. Sampit, S C, December 14, 1913. Dear Old Santa:? I am fourteen years old and almost too large to ask for any toys,so 1 will ask for a nice box of handkerchiefs, a locket and chain and a 3et of shirtwaist pins and all kinds jf fruits, candies and nuts and fireworks of all kinds. Hope you won't ?et mad with me for wanting so many things. Bye-bye. Don't forget me on your great trips. Lovingly yours, Nettie Newton. Taft, S C, December 18, 1913. Dear Santa:? I want you to bring me a doll and i carriage to match I am a little girl six years old. Your friend, Annie Lee Moore. To Prevent Blood Poisoning ,pply at once the wonderful old reliable DR. >ORTF?S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL.asurrical dressing: that relieves pain and heals at be same time. Not a liniment. 25c. 50c. $1.00. I "At Christmas Play, am For Christmas Comes Merrv 111 TO |- = I It is no trouble to ei you have good S Clothing and plent not furnish the lat when it conies to sro< 9 Clothing; at low pric I WE HAVI j See our nice line o m Gloves, Neckwear, C selecting your Chris SolP i Opposite Kisgstrea Ore II m n IwMWI MKINSBN Give notice that Mi!, J* A Great Two-ii clean sweep sale Goods, Plow Shoe Overalls and Wo Openin of White Goods and Silks. Fif yards New Laces eries will go on j prices. Rememt remember it well, something to yot something to yot Our Great Two-ii open Saturday,J( Jenkinson l _ P. S.?We want it km tributing for the Kingsti of the best varieties of T that we will have on sail bacco Plant Bed Muslin. 1 Make GoodfCheer, j but Once a Year." I > ?TUSSER. 1 iristmas A.LL! | w ijoy the season if k hoes and Warm ff y to eat. We do ter essential, but # od Shoes and good g es J | 2 THEM! 1' f Sweater Coats, J Rugs, etc., before m tmas presents. m ~ hi . 1 eres j ? l Go's. I bh SildH I IIV IVWBVI II ^ IIS. til they will open | n 17,1114; n-One Sale?a of all Winter :s, Work Shoes, rk Shirts. I ig Sale , Dress Goods III / teen thousand" ' ^ ?and Embroid- J sale at special a >er the day and 1 for it will mean 1 :a .?211 I j; 11 win mean i ir pocketbook. 1 i-One Sale will J inuary 17,1914. i Bros. Co. I )wn that we are dis- 1 *ee Board of Trade all y B obacco Seed free and 9 e 20,000 yards of To- fl - J. B. Co. , jR