Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I1*- LOCAL DOTS ^ ! eh== jS ?Cotton brought lU^c. on this maiket yesterday. ?A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Williams, of Lan caster, last Saturday, Aug. 11 ?The grand jury, pursuant to the ca'l of the foreman, Col. L. (1 I I <4111/1* ^ *" l^-" * '* 1 ?."P.", iucu licit; yesieraay. ? A eon was born to Mr. and Mrs. l'ickett Plyler, of the O. K. section, last Sunday, Aug. 12, 1906. ?One of the most pleasurable social events of the past week was a moonlight picnic Thursday night at the home of Mr. S. D Taylor, of Oraigsville. Quite a number of ladies and gentlemen of Lancaster attended. ?A communication from one of the farmers who attenued the f State Institute at Clemson laRt week was received too late foi publication in today's paper. It will appear in next issue. ?Miss Juanita NVylie gave t delightful lawn party last even' ing, at the Wylio Mansion, com plimentary to her charming guest Miss Hill, of Washington, Ga.? Elaborate refreshments wer< served during the evening. ?The State of last Saturday savs that Miss llerbert Kaminer of Gadsden, sis'er of Mrs. M. S Witherspoon of Lancaster, wai ODerated on tor annmidioilia Fii * - ? -rr^ - * day in the Columbia hospital.? She is getting along nicely. ?Mr. J. F. Gregory, Lancas ter's popular and efficient Clerl of the Court, is having anothe story added to his residence ii East End. The contractor is id Ellie Bowers, whose force o j) hands began work on the build ing Monday morning. ? -Irs. O K. Williams gave \ lawn party Tuesday evening ii honor of little Miss Sadie Wilson of Lancaster. Rugs were throwi upon the grass and the little one enjoyed themselves immensely Delightlul cake and ice crean was served.?Rock liill Record ?Miss Rosa Everitt, who with her sister, Miss Mary, re eentlv went to Hamlet. N. C . t n visit her aunt, Mrs. Frank Short ridge, was stricken with appen elicit is a few days ago. She wa operated on last Saturday nigh and is now doing well. Her fi ther, who was summoned to he bedside, returned to Lancaste this week. ?"Breezy I'oint," a popula drama, will he presented by loci talent, nnder the auspices of th Daughters ot the Confederacy, t the school auditorium next Fr day night. Music will he fun ^ ished by the Lancaster Orches tra. The proceeds of the entei tainment will go to the mom ment fund. Kverybody is urge to attend Mr. ?/. F. Jfunter Not Dratl. The numerous friends ol Mi ^J. F. Ilnnter, formerly of Lai easier but now living in Cherav will be pleased to learn that li is not dead, as announced in o?i last issue. Our informant gc the information, which has sine ^ proven to be incorrect, at the bi picnic at Dixie last Thursday. J was a Mr. J. A. Ilunter, and n< Mr. J. F. Hunter, who died i Cheraw at the time stated. Th similarity in the names prohabl caused the mistake. * V /' PERSONAL Mr. Robert Morton visited Kershaw Monday. Mrs. L P. Roddey is visiting relatives in Fort Lawn. Mr. John D. Wvlie returned from Rock Mill yesterday. Dr. T.J. Strait spent Satuiday in the Meath Springs section. MLs Annie Belle Cherry is I visiting relatives in Ker^liaw. Mrs. W. 11. Reed and chih reu are visiting relatives in Yorkville. M iss Lillian Flowers, ot Rock Mill, is visitiug Miss Corrinne Jones. Misses Elfreda and Jeaunette Poag are visiting relatives in Koclt Hill. Mr. W. M. Clanton, of Ilaile Gold Mine, spent Sunday here with his lamily. ! Mr. 11. B. Pardee, now ot Fort > Lawn, spent Monday in Lancas i.:? .11 ? toi. ins uia noine. Mr*. E. G. Jones is visiting t relatives in Lancaster county.? Hock Hill Herald. t Mrs. W. J. Cunningham has returned from her visit to relatives in Hock Hill. Miss Irene Swearingen left ' Monday for Concord anil Edenton, N. C., to visit relatives. Mr. Thomas McNinch.of Rock | Hill, is spending several days in i Lancaster, his former home. ? Mrs. Howard Chapman,of Spartanburg, is visiting her parents, 3 Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Thomson. Miss Ida Lee Hill, of Washing ton, Ga , is visiting her college mate, Miss Juanita Wylie. Miss Mamie Caskey, of Heath Springs, is the guest of Misi Mamie Sullivan, of the County r Home. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Carothers ^ of York county, are visiting the * jauers fattier, Mr. i>. D. Taylor - of Craigsville. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Tillman, ol a Cheraw, who have been spending 3 a few days in Lancaster, returneci home Saturday. u Among the out-of town visitor; in the citv yesterday was Mr. J. S. Drake, of Lancaster, S. C.? Charlotte Observer. 11 Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sullivan in charge of the County Home i, paid a short visit the past weel< . to Mrs. W. F. Crenshaw. 0 Miss Annie Gregory and Mrs . R. L. Mason, of Atlanta, whe t hare been visiting their parents s Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gregory, re ' turned home Monday. L. Mrs. Preston McUaniel has re |(. turned from a visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Steele, o r Creek. She was accompanie< home by Misses Athel and Dell; >r Steele, students of Winthrop. ^ Mrs. Brasington, wife of Di e Furnian Brasington, of Camden and Mrs. Brasington, wile of 1)r 1 E. C. Brasington, of Kershaw 1 were the guests of Mrs. Alber LJIrtkeney, of Antioch section, tli p" past week. Mr. John Clark, of Koek Mil spent the past week with rela lives in this county. This wa his first, venture from home sine r. getting his leg broken by bein i- thrown by a mule some week h ago. e r Mr. W. D. Jones went over t Rock Hill Saturday, returnin e Monday with Mrs. Jones, wh ? has been in the Rock Hill hos ^ pital, under treatment, for th past seven weeks. The man 0 friends ot Mrs. Jones will b y pleased to loam that her healt is very much improved. Scholarships Awarded. ^ Messrs. O B. Adams and W. M. Duncan, two of Lancaster couuiy'a bright young men, have been awarded the county's n<r- ^ mal scholarships in the Univorsi-, " ty of South Oaroliua. The Win- k tlirop scholarship h?- been awarded to Miss Margaret Williamson, the talented daughter of Mr. A. t C. Williamson, who was gradu ated from the Lancaster g< a leu | school at its last eseiou. 1'iit , t awards were made Saturday by the state board ot education. mm mi 11 unaivaps Caused hp a Motor j Bicycle. ! ? Somebody?3aid to br? a new- ' comer?rides a motor b cyo.le j which is a terror to Lme.'ster's horses and mules. As many as \ three runaways o tin* d in j town last Saturday ;<ft -moon. t j on account of the maclin e. I'|( frightened Mr. Last, w Neison's I mule, causing the ancnal to run off, upsetting the buggy near ] Mr. L. C. L'ayseur's residence 1 Mr. Nelson and his young brother, who was riding with him, were thrown violently to the I ground and the tep of the buggy broken off. Fortunately, the occupants of the vehicle escaped serious injury. A mule hitched to a wagon, tning driven by a , sou of Mr. Bob Wheeler, of Jones Cross Iioads, ran away on Main street. The lad was thrown out by the wagon striking the ' corner of a building. Mr. Robt. > P,,..^ ..1 ?. "iuuo 3 ?caui ninu ritll un 1U town. His wagon was upset and 1 badly damaged. If wo mistake not the last legislature passed an act regulating the use of automobiles and , similar machines on public , highway and it is likely that fruch law includes motor bicyf cles. 1 Heath Springs Personals. Heath Springs special in Columbia State:?Mr. Jno. Mobley and daughter, Miss Ilennie, of Jonesville, are visiting relatives ' here. 1 ; Misses Claribel Croxfcon ot Kershaw and Celeste Cauthen of Lancaster areguesisof Miss Kate } Stover. , Mr. Caldwell Dingle of Dixie is - visiting his friend. Mr. Dixon Williams. Miss May Oroxton loaves this week lor a visit to her sister, Mrs. ' llunkin, at. McCoowick. Mr. and Mrs.Cleve Oauthen of a l Chester are in town. Miss Ethel tyacliey lias returned from a t rfj> to Chester and l' Lenoir. Miss Beu'ah Mobley is lor a| ' lew days with her friend, Mies ' Louise Taylor, near Lancaster. 0 a Misses Fannie and Floride llorton, llattie Robinson and llanN nail Mobley and Mrs. S. L. Bruce i- leave today lor a few weeks' s stay 111 the mountains of North e Carolina. g Mr. Claude Duncan after coms pled tic a course of study at the Philadelphia School of Horology , 0 i3 at home for a short stay, g Miss Clara Crawford of Shelo hy is visiting her cousin, the i- Misses Mellwaiiie. e Miss Helen Perry of Chester y is at Miss Sue Hell's, e Hey. and fylrs. I. K. Wallace h are on a visit to relatives of the former in Tennessee. Announcements. . l'?r County Trogxurcr. Having served the unexpired term f XV. C. (Jauthen, deceased, L hereby < nnoiince myself a candidate for the I tlice *?f County Treasurer, subject to I tie rules of the Democratic prim- 1 ry. .1. K. Black in on. 1 For Conuly TrciiMirrr. I hereby announce mys. If a candidate for be office of County Tieasnrer, subject to he rules of tlie Democrutio primary. U. Baxter Bliickinoii. For Couiit) Trensurrr. 1 herebv anijoutiv myself it candidate or the office of County rreasurer for Latins' -r county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. XX'. II. .Mil en. For Siiprriiilriitlr.M t?d 11 nil ion. I hereby announce myself a eandih;le for re-election to tin* office of Joiinty Superintendent of Kducation, lUbjfd to the rules of the Democratic primary. W.M.Moore. For Superintendent l-tdiicuf ion 1 hereby aiinonone myself a Camilla te for the olllce of t'oonty Superin- ! temlent of Kdtica' ion, subject to the j rules and regulut ions governing the j Democratic primary. If elected, I will Jevote my time to the duties of the jffice. Respectfully, W. Alonzo lfu^hes. For Superintendent ltd iic?l ion. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate bt the office of Comity Superintendent of I'hliu-iition. subject to the rules and rogula.uuis of the Democratic pun aiy. J. Meek White. For I*rol?ntc Judge. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the otfice of Probate Judge, subject to the rules of ' the Democratic primary. J. E. Stewman. For MaKiMtmlc. I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the office of Magistrate for Buford Township,subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. Wm. Carnes. For Mafclstralf. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Magistrate for Buford Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. II. W. Taylor. For ftlaglalrato. I hereby announce myself a candi- | date for reeleotion to the office of Magistrate at Lancaster, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W. P. Caskey. For Maclstrale. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Magistrate forCedar Creek Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W.F.Hudson. For Magiatrate. I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the office of Magistrate for Indian I.and Township, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. D. K Hall. For .M?i;lNlra(r. The friends of Mr. A. \V. Hicklin announce bis name as a candidate for the office of Magistrate for Codar I'reek township, subject to the rules governing tlie Democratic primary. For .tliiKislrnle. The many friends of B. K. Phillips hereby announce his name as a candidate for Magistrate at Lancaster Cotton Mills, subject to the Democratic primary Voters. Professional Cards Dr. J. E. WELSH, DENTIST. Oliire over Williams?Hughes Co'p Store, formerly occupied by Dr. It. M. Galloway. LANCASTER, S. C. Dr. R. G. ELLIOTT, Lancaster, S. C. Residence 'phone, No. 1K7. Otflee, Davis Building, cor. Main and Duulap ' streets; 'phone No. 72. Will practice in both town and county. All calls, day or night, will receive prompt attention. Dr. E. J. Hinson DENTIST Office in Springs Building. Office Hours : 8 to 12 and 1 to 6. Sunday Hours, 9 to 10. Col. A. B. Banks attended thf meeting in Columbia Friday and Saturday of the State board oi education, which he is a member. Announcements. For County Nup<,r'"!i?. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. It elected I pledge myself to discharge the duties of the olflce to t he best of my ability . D. VV. llendrix. For t'oniiij Siiper\Isnr. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the oflice of County Super, visor, subject to 'he rules and regulations ot the Democratic primary. James O. Porter. For Coinil) isor. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the oliice of County Supervisor, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. M. C. Gardner. For ConnIy Ku per? l*or. Mr. Editor?Please minimn ugh the columns of your paper that I am a candidate for the otlice of County Supervisor, subject to the rules governing tlie Democratic primary, 'i'A o years ago 1 was a candidate for reflection to this office, hut was defeated by a small majority?only ten voles. I shall ever be grateful to my friends for their liberal support. L. J. Perry. For Comity Nil p?-r visor. After consulting with a number of my friends, I hereby announce my self a candidate for the otlice of County Supervisor, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Wy lie Q. Caskey. For Comity Niipcrvisor. Mr. Editor: After many solicitations to become a candidate for Cou nty Supervisor, I, after due consideration, hereby announce myself as a candidate for that office, subject to the Democratic primary. If elected I shall devote my time to the duties of the office. II. N. Sowell. For Comity Niiperrisor. Mr. Editor: Please announce Mr. W. B. Culp as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to the rules gov erning ine uemocratic primary. Knowing: Mr. Gulp to be a successful business man and well qualified to till said olllce, we take pleasure in presenting his name as a candidate therefor to the voters of Lancaster county. Many Friends. For Representative. In the last campaign I made a close race lor the Legislature, and I promised my friends that if there was nothing to prevent my entering the race in the next campaign that I would run again. And I now announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the Democratic primary. Trusting to the people for their support, and promising the best service I am able to give them, if elected, I remain, Geo. W. Jones. For Representative. I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. J. W. llamel. For Rcpre*eii alive. 1 greatly appreciate the suggestion of myself as a candidate for the Leg* islature and the many assurances of support 1 have received. No man \ could esteem more highly than myself the honor of representing this people | there, for years of association with them has proven their worth and in| tegrity. 1 would like to serve then., i and, were I elected, I would do the j best I could for the whole people. I, therefore, announce myself a ca.idi| date for the Legislature, subject to I the Democratic primary. llarrv (lines. For R?>preN<>ntaliT(% The friends of Mr. W. Pressly Kohinson hereby unnonuce him as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject lo the rules of the Democratic primary. For County Auditor. After many solicit at ions to become a candidate for the office of County | Auditor, and the complimentary vote i 1 received heretofore, I have decided to run I pledge myself to be governed by the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. Mollis M Morton. For County Auditor. Having a thorough knowledge of the duties ?>f the office of County Auditor, and believing that I can give entire satisfaction therein, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for said office, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary J. Wylie Porter. r or *~onmy /turlitor I hereby Announce myself a candidate for tbe olflce of County Auditor, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Porter M. -Dickson. For I lie NciikIc. , | I hereby announce inyatlf a candidate for the State Senate, Hubjeot to the rules of > the Democratic primary. J. Harry Foster. For Ntale Nrnstor. ' I am a candidate for State Senator, . for I*anoaster county, subject to the rules governing the democratic primary election. T. Y. WILLIAMS.