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> ?ljp (Enunty Sprorb.! TELEPHONE NO. 83 , SUBSCRIPTION RATE: One copy, one year $1 25 One copy, six months 75 One copy, three months 50; One copy, one year in advance ? 1 00 1 r W. F. TOLLEY & R.K.WALLACE J Publishers. Thursday, May 17* 1917* NEWS IN A NUTSHELL. Short Items of Interest Culled from Exchanges. Rev H D Bull entered upon his duties as rector of Christ church, Charleston, Sunday. A number of South Carolinians are attending the Southern Baptist i convention at New Orleans. i ' Commencement exercises of the Lutheran theological semint y at! Eau Claire took place yesterday. : i The Junior Order of U A M of Florence has presented a handsome j flag and a Bible to the Park school, v I The Bank of Williamston has subscribed $10,000. the amount of its surplus fund, to the "liberty loan." The new First Baptist church of ( Darlington is now in use. The old , church was destroyed by fire last year. 1 Fred S Davis, of Hampton county, has been appointed manager of the 1 Pittsburg branch of the Liquid Car- i bonic company. i Columbia Theological seminary I (Presbyterian) closed the 89th year of its existence Sunday. It has been i in Columbia 87 years. , Postmaster General Burleson is- < sued an order Tuesday prohibiting < mailing to South Carolina any matter concerning liquor. j Governor Manning has accepted 1 j an invitation to address the Nationalj Association of Charities and Corivc-:( tions at Pittsburg in June. The Episcopal church of the Holy j Comforter,5Sumter,{was consecrated by Bishop Guerry Sunday. The sermon was preached by a former rec- 1 tor. Rev H H Covington. 1 Rev Albert D Betts, late pastor of i the Methodist church at Clio and ] mall Lnftntn in t'inarofroo hue pntpr. f*vn aijunu in v\.t ??v?w ? ?.??. ed upon his duties as president of Paine college, Augusta, Ga. Charlotte, N C, was visited by a severe frost Monday,the fourth time in forty years that such a thing has happened so late in the season. Garden truck was considerably injured. The Darlington Roller mills are making extensive improvements and additions in order to handle the new crop. These mills have done much to encourage raising small grains in that locality. The College of Bishops of the < Southern Methodist church has rec- , ammended that all churches of that . denomination on Sunday, May 27. offer prayer for the guidance of the * President in this crisis. 1 A telegram endorsed by the entire * Student body of the University of 1 South Carolina has been sent to 1 President Wilson and the South Car- | olina delegtion urging national pro- ( hibition as an emergency war measure. \ Commencement exercises at Bailey < Military institute. Greenwood, will , begin Sunday with the delivery of | the baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr Henry Alexander White,who preached the dedication sermon of the new j Presbvterian church here Januarv i 25, 1914. The University of South Carolina has been called upon by the intercollegiate intelligence bureau to furnish 36 men for the medical reserve corps for duty in charge of ambulances in France and will in all probability furnish the number asked for composing a separate unit. Jimpson weed, once a despised and feared weed pest because of intensely poisonous qualities, has become an important product of the Westfield district, near Porterville, Cal. More than 100 acres o? the small farms will be devoted to a j production of the piant this summer. The leaves yield the drug stramonium which is widely used in! relief of asthmatic affections. j White-haired old ladies of Atlanta, i Ga, who remember the privations; . and suffering of the Civil war have I banded themselve? together to do, thoir hit acain for God and country, i They are knitting socks and mufflers,' for soldiers, cutting and winding i1 bandage strips, and making other things that will be needed by American boys in the trenches and by the Red Cross nurses and doctors in the hospitals behind the fighting lines. JBUSINESS GOOD, SALESMEN SAY. Obliged to Hold Trade Down to Smaller Orders Than in Normal Times. Traveling salesmen working this section section say they have never seen the trade so willing to buy and buy in large quantities as they are now. They have to restrict them rather than encourage them to buv. All country merchants are looking for a good fall trade, and in addition to this.they are fearful of prices going up. One salesman who said that his house had twenty thousand dozen hose in stock would not fill an order for a very large number for even their best customers,and the same is true of all goods. People in the country who are buying staples are purchasing heavily, and the rise icr prices and restriction in orders are i 1- * i J:? AwJ largely iu prevfiu nuaruuiK ui iwu- ; stuffs. Men in the hareware. harness and other lines have the same story ; to tell. The hardware men, however, are selling subject to the government taking over their supply1 pilots and their being unable to de-1 liver the goods. Orders are really heavier than in normal times. The feeling through the country is that there will be a fine summer trade,in expectation of a good tobacco and cotton crop. The acreage in this State is about the same as usual in both of these crops,probably some reduction in ahe tobacco crop on account of the loss of the early plants and the movement for food production. Raising truck,however,is more ifeneral and yields good returns. The panic and scare on account of the war is about over now. and business is getting back into its ordinary channels and is really showing indications of making up for lost time. Oedit salps are better and busi less feels on a safer basis than it has for some time,is the general opinion if the salesmen on the road. More about Saed Distribution. Editor County Record: ? I notice in last week's Record that Mr C W Baker has a reply to the pieces written by Mr Haselden and ne the previous weeks. However, [ fail to see wherein he has answer?d my questions. But, of course, it s his privilege to answer them or lot, as he sees fit. ' It affords me no pleasure what?ver to criticise the acts of a public ifficer. But I would consider it raw cowardice on my part to know )f such discrimination against the poor and needy people of our community, in the distribution of free ieed, and not raise a voice against t in their behalf. Mr Baker speaks of the "honest ?fforts of the ones who assisted in :he distribution of the seed." If le means that there were men who furnished the names of the ones vho received the seed in each sec:ion, all that I can say is that the man (in our section at least) must lave sent in names of his special friends, or then he is a poor judge if needy people, in most instances it least. Mr Baker also said that 'if the critics," (as he terms us), 'would furnish the names of ones who received seed and were able to ouy them, that he would have the natter looaea into. So I'll give him at least a few that I know of. Space will not alow for many: Mr J E Green, who is a fine farmer and has a fine place worth at east $6,000.00, is one. Also Mr lohn I Hudnall is good farmer, with i place equally as valuable as Mr jreen's. Mr Bradford Keels, who owns a residence in the town of Greelyville md a nice farm in the countr>, and ? merchant nf flrpplvville. Mr Wil iam Brunson, also received seed. \iso Mr Moultrie Oliver, who rereives a salary of $100.00 per month rrom the government. Now I am not trying for a moment to cast any reflection whatever igainst the integrity of the above lamed gentlemen, for 1 know that i hey received the seed without any j oliciation on their part whatever.; <r any misrepresentation of their i inancial standing. R M Thompson, "?i....:n~ 14 1q17 JICnj?UIC, *MOJ x -* , X v X . . Mr C J Levy of Andrews has been elected statistician of the State Firemen's association. Use your own judgment and buy a Singer Sewing Machine. It will last a lifetime. Terms reasonable. 5-17-2t Kingstree Furniture Co. r \ I ? ?? ? ? 4 4 4? j i EARLES SCHOOL NOTES. ; 4 ? ?? -? ? 4 >#? ; Andrews, May 15:- Earles school ; closed Friday, May 4, after a very i prosperous year. Commencement exercises the following Tuesday and Wednesday attracted large crowds ! of patrons and friends, whose inter! est throughout was intense. The ' programmes were as follows: TUESDAY, MAY 8 Song?"We Hope You've Brought Your j Smiles Along Intermediate and Primary Grades i Play "Dolly Show" ; Jewel Swails, Maggie Freeman, Mallie 1 lines,Ruth Wheeler, Gussie Barrineau Annie Avant, Georgia i flayer, waae tsarnneau, josnua Player | Pantomime "Comin' through the Rye" Five Girls I Recitation "Grandpa's Whiskers" Mollie Thompson ! Drill. "John Brown's Ten Little Injuns" Ten Boys Play "More Time Out" Lncille McConnell. Florence Swails. Sudie Norton. Carrie Oliver, Mamie McConnell, Eva and Mellie Player. Song "Sewanee River" Ten Little Children Recitation "The Visitor" Kinsey Marshall Song "When Visitors Come Around" Six Girls and One Boy Sailor Drill Sixteen Girls. Eight Boys Play "0, You Teacher" James Lemmon, Clarence Barrineau, Orris Camlin, Ernest McCants, Neill Terry, Harris Haselden. Aubrey Barrineau, Myrtle McCants, Bessie Marshall. Martie Crooks. Meddie Feagin. Fred Thomson WEDNESDAY, MAY 9-BY HIGH SCHOOL Prayer ... Rev W B Barnes Play "Bill Perkins' Proposin' Dav" Characters?B i 11 Perkins, Fred Thomson; Betty Hawkins, Ruby Feagin; Mrs Hawkins, Mabel Ha selden; Tom Tucker, Herman Camlin Recitation?"Lasca"... Ethel Freeman Play.. "No l'eddlers Wanted" Characters?Charlton Camlin, Herman Camlin, Marion Thompson, Dewey McCants Poppy Drill Thirteen Girls < losing Song High School Graduation Exercises GraduateJulia Edna Feagin Presentation of Medals Rev Mr Barnes The pupils took much interest in their parts and rendered them in a manner reflecting great credit upon themselves and their faithful teachers, Misses Floride McCelvey, Katie Wingate and Lorraine Lathan. Miss Feagir. is the first graduate of this school and all hope for her a happy and prosperous future. A picnic was given at the school building Thursday in honor of the schoolma'ams, which all enjoyed to the fullest extent. A substantial dinner was followed by delicious pies and cakes. There was but one sad feature of the occasion, when the teachers bade their pupils and other friends good-bye. and many eyes were dim with tears. Tnese instructors have won the love of their scholars and the esteem of the community for the good work they have done. Earles school was established eight years ago with 15 scholars. It now has a nice building, with 150 pupils on the roll. To Mr G W Camlin, chairman of the board of trustees, backed by a zealous and loyal community. i3 the credit for this great work due, Whipporwill Peas for sale by 5-17-2t Peoples Mercantile Co. Johnsonville School Closes. (Received too late for last week's Issue). Johnsonville, May 9:?The closing exercises of Johnsonville High school were held here Thursday and Friday nights of last week, following the commencement sermon Sundav delivered by Rey J CCullumof Georgetown. Thursday evening the high school gave a very interesting play to a large audience in the auditorium of the new school building. Friday evening after a public meeting of the Woodrow Wilson Literary society, the address to the graduating /tlaoc niOD daiiuaroH kv Rav Wotartn R viooo nao utn tviwu %jj - ?? m?wwM ^ Duncan of Manning, which was a masterly effort, and he held the audience literally spellbound. The members of the graduating class were Miss Edith Perry and Massabeau and Liston Muggins and Cheves Prosser, to whom diplomas were delivered by Dr A G Eaddy, chairman of the board of trustees. A $5 Jgold piece, offered by T J Cottingham of Lake City to the pupil making the highest average in high school, was won by Albert May Eaddy and delivered by Rev W P Way, of the Methodist church, in a very happy manner. The evening was made delightful u.. 1 uy sevcitti viuuii 9Cirv;uwii9 iruucicii by Mr David Silverman and accompanied by Miss Claudia Jones, both of Kingstree. Sam P Stacklev.as superintendent of the school, and his splendid corps of assistants are receiving unusual commendations on the marked success of the school year just closed. Nothing better to combat the high cost of living than to raise rice. Get your seed from the People's Mercantile Co. It I Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System | The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVB'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives oat Malaria,enricbes the blood,and builds Op the system. true tonic. For adults and children. 50c. r >+($>+<$>+ - I CARLISLE SCHOOL NOTES. | HONOR ROLL FOR MONTH BEGINNING APRIL 9, ENDING MAY 4. Grade 1. primary?Lamar Joye, tUyde Flagler. Grade 1, advanced?Annie May Flagler, 90. Grade 2?Ethel Brockinton. 91. Grade 3?Leon Kelly, 94; Lonnie Flagler, 91. Grade 4?Pearle Joye, 94; Hazel Flagler, 94; David Kelly, 92. Grade 5?Martha Smiley, 92. ^ 1- o T T-! _ A'7. uraae o ? unie nrucMuvun, &i, L icile Nexsen, 92. YEARLY AVERAGES. Annie May Flagler. 90; Herbert Flagler, 88; Ethel Brockinton, 91; Lucile Flagler, 89; Lonnie Flagler. 91; Leon Kelly. 94; David Mouzon, 86; Dora Smiley, 87; Mazie Brockinton, 88; David Kelly, 92; Hazel Flagler, 94; Pear! Joye, 94; Martha Smiley, 92; Lucile Nexsen. 92; Unie Brockinton, 97. We have juvt closed a very successful session. The children seemed to take a great deal of interest in their work, which was verv gratifying to teacher, patrons and friends of the school. A prize was offered at the beginning of th^session to the pupil making the ^highest yearly average. Unie Brockinton was the winner, with an average of 97. A picnic was given the school and community Friday. May 11, at Mr Dessie Flagler's. Everyone seemed to enjoy it to the fullest. We appreciate all thatf each one has done for the school during the past season and hope for greater success in the future. Items From Salters. SaltersDepot.May 14?Commencement exercises of Salters High and Graded school were held in the town hall at Salters on Friday night, May 11,in the presence of a large and appreciative audience. The following program was rendered: A song, "Finger Band," was sung by ten little children. "Daddy," a play in three acts, was rendered by the pupils of the eighth grade, a^d was much enjoyed by all. A song, [ "Jing-a-boo Man," was sung by the third grade girls. Then came the : closing song, "Vacation Days Are Horo "u;hieh u/ns siintr hv the school. I After the exercises,ice cream was served on the grounds. The trustees decided this year to offer two prizes, one in junior grades and one in advanced grades, for the best essay on "What I Can Do To Help My Country In This Time Of | War," the winners being Miss Lorena Lifrage in the advanced grades, and Mr Vannie Britton in the junior grades. The prizes were presented by Rev W I Sinnott in a few wellchosen words. The session just closed has been one of the most successful the school! has ever enjoyed.and too much praise j can not be given the faithful and efficient teachers, Miss Annie C Wilson, the principal,and Mrs H T McClary, assistant, for the thoroughness of their work, as was evidenced in the work of the pupils. Mr King,of Darlington, spent several days here last week, the guest of Mr J D David. Mr W E Snowden of C?dar Swamp attended the commencement exercises of the school here Friday night. Cold weather the past week has made the crops look badjcotton turning red and dying in some places, corn is being damaged in the bottom lands by bud worms, and oats turning red also. We are hoping for more seasonable weather in the near future. r* n? r r-fc n *||.^ O P Kev w Li ooggs.oi vjreeuvuieo \j, i spent Sunday and Monday here in the interest of The Presbyterian Standard, of Charlotte, N C. He preached at Union church Sunday morning for Rev W I Sinnott. Ask your grandmother to tell you what her grandmother had to say about Singer Sewing Machines and see if she doesn't say that it has been the standard Sewing Machine for the last three generations. Telephone 167, Kingstree Furniture Co, and try one on easy payments. Cades Personals. Cades, R F D, May 14:?Farmers of this section are making good use of this fine weather, Mr Preston Cook and Miss Mabel Matthews of Lake City spent Sunday afternoon in this section. The Hebron school attended a picnic at the river Friday. All reported a nice time and plenty to eat. Children's dry and quarterly conference are to be held at Hebron Methodist chur<^ Saturday, May 26. The public is inmed to attend. Mr J E Thomas went to Lake City last week. Mr and Mrs D J McElveen of Cades spent Sunday here. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Your druggist will refund money it PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days. Tbe first application gives Ease and Rest. 50c / 0ur Blotto: Better <5oo5 Oversto i This Collapsible S Equipped with Heywood-Wi elliptic springs; reed body,fini color and upholstered with let leather-clotn hood, easily at position. It is the greatest General market It can be used eithei A Tinv flipnih nr a fhil A A A MAM J VIIVI MV VI U VMM A Go-Cart and Carr As Long As They Last Hoosier Kitchen Save Miles o Kingstree Furniti Phone 167, I PEOPLE TH/ MUST PROTECT Without Good Feet They Do it the ONH wearin Jitucd iriauc lut fort and Du They co& no other shoes, bu better, more < and la& longer. We sell all the lea both men and wome quality, price and a *4 call at tne Silveri T% __ ; LFepartmen East Main KINGSTREE, i ! s ^or Cess 2Honeij eked! mwunilg ileeper Sulky ikefield self adjusting ished in light or brown ither cloth; fitted with li x ?i j j ijusiea 10 any oesireu 1 Utility Sulky on the r for !d Three Years Old iage Combined at the Old Price! i Cabinets f Steps IIWA OAlMHAnil lie blllipilj KINGSTREE, S. C. _____?J 1 IT WALK THEIR FEET . Will Nnt Go Far. r WAY?by 8 Ease, Comirability more than t are much j comfortable ding makes for in,and for style, perfedt fit, juSt man it Store, Street, V - - s. c. , f,