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be 'Iannbh tiines. Entered at the Postoffice at Manning as Second-Class Matter. Appelt & Shope, Proprietors. I. I. Appelt----------------.. . Editor F. M. Shope.---------Business Mgr. Published Every Wednesday Subscription Rates $2.00 per year in Advance. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 BOY SCOUT NEWS Troop One of the - Manning Boy Scouts held its monthly meeting last Monday night at the schoolhouse. There were twenty-two boys pre sent and much enthusiasm shown. The meeting was opened with a pray er by Scoutmaster Helms. The monthly troop meeting was changed from the 1st Monday to the last Mon day of every month so all the boys that were absent please note the change of date. Our Scoutmaster made a talk and several business matters were discussed. A rule was passed that the names of all boys will be dropped off the roll who do not stand the tenderfoot examination by the next troop meeting. The follow ing boys have passed the tenderfoot examination Wolf Patrol: Williams Arant, Moultrie Bagnal, John D. Gerald, Bennett Harvin, Sam Rigby, Hugh Orvin, Nevelle Sprott; Eagle Patrol: Charles McElveen, Edward McLeod, John S. Ninmer, Ethen Ridgeway, Fred Chewning, Jesse Hug gins; Lion Patrol: Harold Bagnal, Hugh Davis, Kingswood Sprott, Lewie Stalnaker, Alston Gerald, Herbert Vennir.?;; Fox Patrol: Edwa'rd Browne, Charlie Rigby, Dan Stalnaker, Mani gualt Wells. The above boys are now rated as full-fledged Scouts and by the next meeting we hope to have a number of second class Scouts. The boys are planning a two weeks' stay in the mountains next summer so you good town folks back us up and see that we get it. John D. Gerald Jr., Scribe. DIAL ACCEPTS INVITATION Greenville, Sept. 26.-United States Senator N. B. Dial has accepted an invitation to deliver an address be fore the Cotto 1 Manufacturers' As sociation of South Carolina at its meeting in Greenville October 24, ac cording to announcement by J. D. Ham mett, of Anderson, president.of the organization. Of Out In presenting the material, the elegance mingly and distinctivel THE The excellence of th( detail. Some fur trin effects, are made of th4 ful wr'apply models or LA DIES' COATS JUNIOR COATrs MISSES' COATS THE Canton Crepe, Crep Somne of the favored n biue ar~e the leading c The Dresses have jus have an abundance of to see them to app1recit They are mr $10.04 You will find our mnent while selections; O'DC AN INVITATION O,' q CLARENDON PEOPIE Sumter, September 28 The progressive and hospitable inet and women of tly. Zoar neighborhood of Concord Township, in Sumter coun ty, most cordially invite the citizens of Manning, and of Clarendon County to join with Sumter county in cele; bating the completion of the first seven mile section of the splendid hard surfaced five inch base conepeft asphalt Sumter-Manning road, at trit. tons store the evening of Octobei the 5th, 1922. This is ;goig to be .a 'pleasant sociable "Better Acquain tenance Meeting" between Sumter and Clarendon counties-and between com munities in general. The hospitabk ladies of Zoar Methodist church hav< kindly arranged to put on a delightful barbecue-hash, rice, chicken in sev eral styles, salads, biscuits, coffee, ice tea, cakes, pies and other features of the hot suppers for which these ladies are famous, the proceeds to be devot ed to the erection of the new church One of the most eloquetn orators will make a timely talk. A big crowd will motor over from Sumter, men, women, boys and girl and it is hoped that the county seat of Clarendon Manning will do the same thing, and that citizens from all over both counties will meet at Brittons store for this enjoyable occa sion. Work on the final lap of the Sumter-Manning road is rapidly pro gressing to the Sumter-Clarendon counties line. The Sumter Chamber of Commerce has been requested to extend to Clar endon county citizens through The Manning Times a most cordial invita tion to participate. . E. I. Reardon, Mgr- Secty. Sumter County Chamber of Coni. 80 Per Cent OF'AUTO INDUSTRY USES WILLARD BATTERIES "200 car and truck manufacturers now use Willard Threaded Rubber Batteries as regular factory equip ment," is the anouncement made by Mr. J. E. Davis of the Willard Battery Station. According to him, this rep resents 80 per cent of the car and truck makers. Ever since T. A. Will.-rd patented the Threaded Rubber Insulator Octo ber 16, 1917, this form of insulation has been used by an igere.sing num ber of automobile builders. It is made of rubber-the best form of electrical insulation known-pierced by 196,000 tiny thrr:.ds. The rubber keeps the plates insulated from one another, while the threads allow the battery solution to flow freely.-Adv. FJ Ladies' Styles that Hera iew Autumn Frocks and Com of the trimmings, workmar y suited to her particular tyj COATS ~se Coats is pronounced in ex lined, others in smart all e. a soft pilable materials in gr traight slender lines. $10.00 TO $45.4 $10.00ro $25.4 -$3.50 TO $15.4 DRESSES e dle Chine and Poiret Twill aterials, while black, brown olor's of the latest Fall drei t arrived and you'll agree 1 style and grace. You will 1 .te their loveliness. oderately priced at ) TO $45.00 store has anticipated your A ire complete. Valuable llitutratedV6ok Sent Fr. *ow houan.t sunnecessary miseries rou. h . zany months and up to the moinq aby has arived., ' a uuy lained In the remarkable "okMoth~erhood and the - Bay." Tetls also what to do befre and after baby comes, probable date of biuri baby rules, a e., and about " "Mother's Frienld' ueby .tregenerations f. of mothers, and sold in all drstores eyerrwhere. 'fother's Frid" . a . liid -etern: ,is safe, frefrom rot pen mits easier n Sustisent -of' mue " ' -nerves r doriw 6 peetaidy .Ad eblttb. 'Utart utIo . t fday. Mrs. . XKqs 4grI: ,.Minn..:4.~st "It pulled nhe *lt. Send for book to. day, to Blred B ator Co. BMa-, At.. lanta, ta. other's lend" 1s sold atal drug stores. Statement of the Condition of BANK OF SUMMERTON Located at Summerton, S. C., at the close of business Sept. 15th, 1922. RESOURCES Loans and discounts .-...$120,187.02 Overdrafts ----- . .....----- 238.08 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank .- ..-. .--.134,064.40 Furniture and fixtures ..... .400.00 Banking house -------.- . 1,000.00 Other real estate owned ......1,774.31 Due from banks and bank ers --- --- .---- ------23,962.30 Currency ----- ---- .---- . 1,726.00 Silver and other minor coin _..275.05 Checks and cash items ------.675.30 TOTAL---..------... $284,302.46 LIABILITIES Capitals-stock paid in ....$25,600.00 Surplus fund ------- . 15,000.00 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and taxes paid ------------------22,053.86 Due to banks and bankers ..4,384.61 Individual deposits subject to check..-76,828.19 Savings deposits --75,410.98 Time certificates of deposit .....13,689.49 Cashier's checks -...403.82 166,332.48 Bills payable, including certi ficates for money borrow ed ---- ---- --- ---------48,000.00 Reserve fund carried on gen eral individual br savings ledger -- ----- 3,500.00 Recording account -- ----.. 31.51 .tt TOTAL-...-..----$284,302.46 State of South Carolina, County of Clarendon-ss. Defore me came Jno. W. Lesesuc, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books.of arid bank. Jno. W. Lesesne. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of September 1922. Harry E. Copeland, Notary Public for S. C. Correct Attest:-J. A. Weinberg, Director. ALL C READY Id a Brilliant Sea ts in our comprehensive seleci ship, tailoring and the smart ~e. ery oth ree are and ~hey ave, *utumn needs in all the smart L DRYT Big shipment of.Young Men's Suits. $25.00 XQ 35.00,.O ttwo pait' of .ints ! roue ofy Another lot of Conservative Suits $20.00 TO $40.00 Made by Schloss Bros. and 'Drey fous & Lang. A big line of Boys' Dubble Wear and Dubble Bilt Suits >M M$3.50 TO$15.00 Every Suit guaranteed for six months. --7l New Shirts, New Hats, | New Shoes! Come in and look them over. We will appreciate your patronage. Good Merchandise at Reasonable Prices! BRYA N'SIncorporated SUMTER, S. C. IPENING -TO-W E AR Department son Are Here in Bright Profusion! bion, we invite particular attention to the beauty of design, the splendid qualities of ness of the modes. Young girl or matron will find here the Coats or Dresses char THE COAT SUITS Trim tailored suits in up to the minute styles, latest weaves and in the leading shades for Fall. All these are on display for your selection. A glance at our offerings will prove interesting to you. Our price range is very attractive $18.50 TO $55.00 New Fall Sweaters There are a number of weaves, both plain and fancy, in a wonderful range of colors. Without a sweAter your Fall apparel is not complete. Shirtwaists and Petticoats Are included in this department and we are show ing an extensive line of these garments in the newest effects. kccessories of dress. We cordially invite you to visit our Ready-to-Wear Depart-. GOODS CO..,."s