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Local and Personal Mrs. John DuBose of Columbia is visiting Mrs. Sue Doty. Mr. F. E. Brodie of Leesville was a visitor in Winnsboro recently. Miss Helen McDonald is visiting Mrs. Curetou in Charlotte, N. C. Lieut. H. L. Elliott was in towr. the past week-end. Mr. F. E. Jordan, of Columbia, was a recent visitor here. Mr. Dave Crawford is visiting his mother, Mrs. Sue Crawford. Mrs. W. R. Elliott went to Colum bia lust Saturday. Mr. Eugene Woods hzs been on ar extended visit to Birmingham. Ala. Mrs. Eelizabeth Mosely of Winthroo College spent the past wreek-end% witl, Miss Irene Curlee. Mrs. James L. Brysor- entertainec Thursday afternon in honor of Mrs. Amos Davis. Spencer R. McMaster returned tc -Newport, R. I., Wednesday, after a furlough at home. Miss Lyles has been the guest of her aunt, Miss Ida McMeekin, for a few days. Mrs. Martin, of Spartanburg, is visiting Mrs. John W. Cathcart this week. Mr. Hugh Kluttz and Mr. Johr Wedaman were visitors in town or Saturday. Mrs. D. W. White has returned tc Camden after a visit to Mrs. J. M. Jennings. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Jones. of Camp Jackson, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wolling. Lee and John Hunter Youngblood from Sharon are visiting Mr. and Mrs W. L. Kirkpatrick. William Glenn Ragsdale and Char .lie Bolick are at home from Allentown, Pa., for a short furlough. Miss Mittie Cathcart has returned to Hartsville, after a visit to Mrs. Samuel Lindsay. Mrs. G. R. Robertson and Master Mark visited Mrs. Robertson's moth er at White Oak last week. Misses Annie and Julia Gantt vis ited their brother, Sergt. Joe Gantt, at Camp Sevier last week. Mrs. F. M. Clarke returned Tues day to Columbia in order to complete :.inital there. Mrs. J. D. Harrison returned to Winnsboro last week, after spending the winter in Greenville while Dr. Harrison was stationed at Camp Se vier. Miss Mary Belle Lenon is at home after closing her school at Dawkins last Friday. An entertainment was given at the school house in the even ing, fi-om" whicli a considerable sum was realized for the Red Cross. A number of people from town at tended the closing exercises of the Lebanon School on Thursday and Fri day night of last week. An unusually good oratorical contest on Thursday: night and an operetta on Friday nigh't were very much enjoyed by those whc attended. Prof. J. C. Johnson was ordered by the Local Board of Clarendon county to report to Clemson College this week. He left Monday for a visit at home, thence to Clemson. Mr. J. C. Irby, who recently completed the termi of Lebanon School, is taking Mr. Johnson's place. MRS. DESPO.RTES ENTER TAINS AT BRIDGE. Mrs. U. G. DesPortes entertained most charmingly on Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Amos E. Davis, a recent bride, and Mrs. Bramlett, of Cleveland, Ohio. The living rom and dining roonr, which were beautiful in their decora tion of flowers, were thrown open to the guests, where card tables were arranged. Bridge was the game of the afternoon, Mrs. Morris Lyles ma king the highest score. Besides the six tables of bridge, other guests enjoyed Mrs. DesPortes' hospitality. Ices were served by Mrs. Fay Des Portes and Mrs. Ralph McDowell. FAIRFIELD MUTUAL HAIL IN ""IIREECO. RORGANIZED. The Fairfield Mutual Hail Insu rance Company reorganized Saturday, May 11th, with the election of R. Y. Turner, president; S. C. Cathcart, vice-president; and Hugh S. Wylie, secretary and treasurer. Directors: D. R. Coleman, J. E. Stevenson, A. R. Fowler, W. H. Wylie, W. C. Peay, Samuel Branham, S. P. Thomas, T. W. Lewis, W. H. Macfie, B. H. Yarborough, D. L. Stevenson, M. B. Martin, S. C. Cathcart. NEW REGISTRATION TO BE CA LLED SOON. The Local Board for the County of Fairfield has been furnished with all rules and regulations as to the coming registration of all men who have become twenty one years of age since the fifth of last June when the registration was held. At a meet ing held Thursday the Board arrang ed -~seeral place of registration for the county. These points of ra istration together with the registrars are as follows. Mitford- - - - - ---CasperFowler. Ridgeway, - - - - R. A. Mears. Woodward, .. A. H. Brice Jenkinsville, . D. G. Yarborc. Shelton, . H. G. Colvin. Blairs, W... ... W- P. Pearson innsboro, ......Local Board. The date for the registration has not as yet been set but the authori ties have ordered all local boards to make all arrangements for the rer istration in order that it may be carried out without a hitch when the time is set. Under this law all men who have become twenty one since the fifth of June of last year must register at this time. It is hoped by the Local Board that every cit izen of the county will do his best to see that the news of this law is given the widest publicity possible. The registrants whose names are a bove mentioned will receive within the next few days all of the cards and ruls prtaining to the registration. It is expected of the registrars that they will immediately inform themselves as to the rules governing this regis tration. All rules will be found in the little book of rules that is being sent to each registrar. ROUND DOZEN BOOK CLUB. Mrs. W. M. Wolling entertained the r...nd Dozen Book Club at her apart ment on Tuesday afternoon of this week. This being the last meeting of the year and time for election of officers, no program was arranged. Several guests were invited for the social hour after the business meeting. The rooms were tastily arranged with baskets of sweet reas and nas turtiums. Mrs. Wolling served chick en salad with tomato sandwiches and. ice tea. Miss Cleora Clowney dis pensed punch from a cozy nook as the guests arrived. MEMORIAY DAY OBSERVED AT NEW HOPE. On Friday afternoon of last week the people of the New Hope section held their Memorial Day exercises at the cemetery of New Hope Church. This was the first time the day has been obbserved at this place and in view of this fact the crowd was a good deal larger than had been antic ipated. The cemetery in which are buried a score or more Confederate dead had been splendidly cared for and presented a beautiful appearance. Snall Confederate flags marked the graves of the veerar.s. The exer cises were in the hands of the Rev. Mr. Parkinson and consisted of sorgs, declamations and recitations, all of which were especially well rendeadU. Prayer was offerred by the Rev. 1r. Parkir.son and a paper was read by him which was sent by one of the speakers from Chester who could not be present. The only other speaker for the occasion was Mr. Thomas M. Seawell editor of fthe News and Her ald, who delvered an address along eulogistic lines in memory of the sol diers of the lost cause. The speaker made a strong plea to the young men of today that in the present str-.gale they acquit themselves with the same bravery hat characterized their f:>re fathers who wore the grey. After this address a book and garlands of flowers were presented to the surviv ing veterans who were present and the schol children placed flowers on the graves of the dead of the Southern Cause. Keep Weil Do not allow the ?,to accumult in your bowels, where they are absorbed into your spaon, headche, bad blood, and numerous other troubles are bound, to follow. Keep your system clean, as thous-. ,ands of others do, by taking ant occasional'dose. ,oftthe old, reliable, veg etable, family liver meG cie. Thedford's Mrs. W. F. Pikle, of - RiigPawn,Ga., writes: "W have used Thed- . for d's BlakDraught as take calomeas It seeimd, ' too srgfor ber, so she used Blc-Dm as .mild laava iver rg r... We uss it ine anvd beleve is the bimedcne for liver made." Ty I& asistaon WINTHROP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. The examination for the awvard of vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col lege and for the admission of new students will oe held at the County Court House on Friday, July 5, at 9 A. M., and also on Saturday, July G, at 9 A. M., for those who wish to make up by examinations additional units required for full admission to the Freshman Class of this institution. The examination on Saturday. July G, will be used only for making admis sion units. The scholarships will be awarled upon the exnmination held on Friday, July 5. Applicanrts must not be less than sixteen years of age. When scholarships are vacart after July 5 they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Ap plicants for scholarships should vrite to President Jonhson for scholarshlp examination blanks. These blank properly filled out by the applicant, should be filed with President John S. C., at 8:3 Dr. Fr enc years Both messe iJtly 1st. Scholarships are worth $100 and iree'1itign. The next session will >pen Sptember 18, 191S. For further ipD' jatiorn and catalogue, address ident D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S.0 ASk Your Grocer CANDIDATES' CARDS. The News and Her=ld will carry hort announcement cards in each is ue from the date of insertion till )>n't Fail st Churc Sunday Beziat is hman, on the speaker: tges. lee ting Mis the first Primary. For County offices 1 the charge will be $5.00; for State I and District offices the charge will be $7.50. These charges are payable in ] advance. For County Superintendent of Edu cation. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of County Superin tendent of Education, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. I pledge myself to abide by the result of the primary and support the candi dates of the party. Having had 15 years' experience as a superintendent of schools, I feel qualified to serve in' t this capacity. Thos. M. Seawell. I I am a candidate for reelection to the office of County Superintendent of Education, subject to the action of the Democratic party. W. W. Turner. FOR CONGRESS. To th Democratic Voters of the Fifth-A District: - c I respectfully ask to be renomina to hear E Newlin a h,Ridge' night, M~ a well kn ho spent French f s have s 0 speed: . Don'i s It :ed and re-elected to Congress from :his District and agree to abide the ,esult of the Democratic Primary Election. I will not be able to spend much :ime in the District this summer, be :ause of the great amount of impor :ant legislation growing out of the var situation, but will attend meetings n the District whenever possible. It s absolutely essential for Congress nen to be at their posts at this ime. . W. F. Stevenson. SUPERVISOR I hereby announce my candidacy for he office of County Supervisor, sub ect to rules governing the primaries n this State. I pledge myself if elected to give ny entire time and energies to the luties of the office. Respectfully, J. G. Wolling. I hereby announce myself a candi ate for the office of Supervisor of airfield county, subject to the action f the Democratic primary. M. C. Boulware. br. A. t the. way, Ly 19, .own two ront. rreat 11