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TheWateree Messenger. ! Published every Tuesday by GHAS. W. BIRCHMORE, Proprietor f NlMTfjIiUN to MlMMM. OAMDEN^fcjX TuV^Jap. 3t, 1917 DEATH OF^CONGRE&$MAN Congressman oVJ^/yu/hiyVdied at a sanitarium in Chariot, lAc., where he went for treatment reSnt 1 y, on Friday evening. The an nouncement of his death was receiv ed here with genuine sorrow. Mr. Finley had a host of friends Jin this county who recognized in him a real man. He was honest and cour ageous in the performance of his du ty.' As a member of the legislature, as State Senator, and as Congress man from his district, he measured up to the standards of the true man. He served longer in congress than any other man from this State. For ten successive terms he was re elected, although he had strong op posite each time. His home coun ty always gave him a strong vote. In fact he nearly always carried a practically solid vote in York county The funeral services were held in York Sunday morning. He was a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church and took an ac tive interest in the affairs of his church. In the death of Congressman Fin ley the District has lost an able rep resentative, an uprignt citizen and a sincere friend. Along with his host of other friends we deplore his death. Cotton is still selling at a good price; !but^yery now and then it takes a tumble aad "then recovers some. But what is there that is not bringing a good price? A mer chant told us a few days ago that forty cents the dozen were being asked for eggs, and the eggs of the country are worth more than the entire cotton crop we are told. Corn is selling at one dollar and thirty-five cents a bushel. We could go on and name one necessity after another that is almost out of reach of the average man, but the thought is not a pleasant one. But in view of the high prices would it not be foolish not to try to produce at home all that is needed as far as possible? There should be made here in Kershaw county this year che largest crop of corn, oats and wheat that this county has ever had. And there should be more hogs and cattle raised. Just think of it, $3.40 for a sack of corn, and it can be raised at a cost of from 20 to 50 cents a. bushel. Let ns learn a lesson from these facts and fortify ourselves against the high prices another year. Senator Beattie's bill for a bond issue of $ 100,000 to erect a bridge over the Wateree river should pass without any opposition, and we doubt not that it will pass. We have heard some talk of opposition because the bridge will be on the ^national highway, and Kershaw County may charge toll for crossing * it. Very well, if that be the case just let the national highway pro vide a bridge. It is not fair to ask Kershaw county to build a bridge for all the automobiles from Maine to California to use. We want the automobile people to com? this way often ? just as often as they may find it convenient -but this county is entitled to some consideration when it comes to building a bridge such as will be necessary. After tolls sufficient have been collected to make it a free bridge we would heartily favor a free bridge. We are not opposed to it now if the county could reasonably stand this heavy expense. But what we are after first of all is a bridge over the Wateree river. The flat is not sat isfactory. It is only a makeshift, and while we readily admit that a makeshift is better than no shift at all, still we want to see a bridge erected as speedily as possible. The county cannot afford to be without ] a bridge. I President Wilson's speech before congress last week has excited wide comment, Many regard It as the greatest utterence that ever fell from- his lips, while there are a few carping critics who do not give him credit for anything ?good, We were very much, impressed with his ad dress, and believe that he is going to materially aid the world in a great peace movement. If he can be instrumental in bringing about an agreement whereby It will not be possible for any more wars after the (lose of the present great strife, he * will certainly go down in h'story as the greatest man this country or any other country has ever pro duced. As one of the papers said, commenting upon his address, he I speaks as one who had received a ! great inspiration. JUDGE SMITH FOR CONGRESS. I ' Since a congressman to represent the Fifth District will have to be chosen to fill the place nude vacant by the death of Congressman Fin ley, we know of no more suitable man in the District than Judge Mendel L. Smith. There are few men in the State his equal in intel lect and his influence in Congress would be felt for good for the Dis trict and State and for the entire nation. As a circuit Judge he has distinguished himself in every com munity where he has presided over the court. Coupled with his re markableiintellect is as loyal and as patriotic a spirit as is possessed by any one. We would be giad to see him chosen as congressman from this District. Judge Smith is not at home at this time that we know I of, a ndfthls suggestion of his name , is made entirely without his knowl-' edge. We therefore cannot say , that he would entertain a proposi tion of this kinJ, hut no mistake would be made if the honor was con ferred upon him, and if there was a demand for his services we do not beheve that he would decline al though he has just recently been unanimously re-elected Judge of this circuit. Try speaking a kind word for your neighbors and see how well it will pay good dividends. Criti cisms, unless for the purpi.se of helping condititions, ill be a big drawback. Pavingjthe streets would certain ly make a great improvement in the appearance of our city, naturally the prettiest city in the State, but it will cost a bunch of money. However, it may be economy in the long run, for it takes a pretty good force of hands and a lot of, mules to keep up the streets now as they are, and this force might be cut down materially if we had some of streets paved. It all cannot be done at once, but we might get a start and as our circumstances may per mit we can keep the good work go ing. Whether we pave the streets* or not at this time, there is one thing we should keep constantly in view, and that is that v,e are deter mined to improv? ihis town, and in order to do this we are all going to pull together. Team work, real team work, is needed. And we can make the team up alright if we only will. Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S . CASTORJA "Kie-Yie-Yie ! Get Me Quick!" 2 Drops Make Corn "Fall" Off ! *Tve Joined the Nevor-ARnln Club. Never npfaln will I uso anythlnpr for corns but 'Gotc-It.' Put 2 drops of '(Jots-It' on, and from that hoo ond the corn begins to shrivel. "Ob, Don't Totich I?t It'? So Sorrtw line nod It Will Never lie Sorel instead of swelling up 1IUr? a little whlto npotiKO. Thon It loosens from your too ? and. jclory hallelujah! tho corn comos oft as though you'd taka ft Klovo off your hand! Yob. "(Jots-It" Is tho corn dlscov ?rv of tho ago. Moro "Uotfl-It" Is Hold ty many times than any other corn romody In exlstonco. Try It and you'll know tho reason why. It takon two seconds to ripply It, and It drlon at once. That's all. Don't ?xporlmont ? follow tho oxporlenco of millions and uso "(lets-It." "detn-It" Is sold overywhero. ?fio n bottlo, or iiont ort reoelpt of prlco by X). Iiawronco A Co.. ChlcaRo, 111. Sold in Camden and recommended as the world's best corn remedy by Zemp & DePass. Money to Loan On Improved farm lands. For fur ther Information apply to W. R. do fiOach. Money to Loan. On Improved farms Easy term* Ap ply to B II Clarke, Camden. 8 C Money to Loan Od Improved real estate. F.asy term*. K. 0. VONTRK.8r.KOW. Money to Loan. Money to loan on approved real oa tat? MOUtlt]r. L. A. Wlttkownky t TAX NOTICE. ?Office of Treasurer, Kershaw Co., Camden, S. C., Sept. 20, 1910. ? Notice Ls hereby given that the Ixx&a will be open fur collecting State, Ooun ty anil School taxes fruui October 15th, 1U10, to March 15th, 1917. A penalty of 1 per cent, will be added to all taxes unpaid Jau. 1st, 1917 ; 2 per ceut. Feb. 1, 1917 ; 3 per cent. March 1, 1917. The rato per centum for Kershaw county ls as follows : Milln 8tato taxes ..OVj County taxes > special taxes ) 11 Road taxes ~.) School taxes - ~~3 Total -20 Vj The following school districts lxavo special levies: Special school tax District No. 1 .5 Sl>eclal school tax District No. 2 4 Special school tax District No. 4 4 Special school tax District No. 0 4 Special school tax District No. 7 4 SjHicial school tax District No. 8 ?4 Special school tax District No. 9 4 Special school tax District No. 10., 5 Special school tax District No. 11 5 Special school tax DLstrict No. 12 7 Special school tax District No. 13 4 Special school tax District No. 14 3 Special school tax District No. 15 3 Special school tax District No. 17 .8 Special school tax District No. 18 ?4 Special school tax District Nos 19 4 Special school tax DLstrict No. 20 4 Special school tax District No. 21 2. special school tax District No. 22 7 special school tax District No. 23 3 special school tax District No. 24 4 Special school tax District No. 25 4 Special school tax District No. 20 4 Special school tax District No. 27. ...0 Special school tax District No. 28....0 Special school tax District No. 29....4 Special school tax District No. 3U....2 Special school tax District No. 37....2 Sj>eelal school tax District No. 31....G sj>eclal school tax District No. 32....4 Special school tax District No. 33....4 Special school tax District No. 34... .4 Special school tax DLstrict No. 35. ...4 Special school tax District No. 30.. ..4 Special school tax District No 40..11 Special school tax District No. 40... .8 Special school tax District No. 47. ...4 The poll tax Ls $1.00. All able-bodied male persons from he age of twenty-one (211 to sixty >00) years, both inclusive, except resi dents of the Incorporated towns of the ?ounty shall pay $2.00 as a road tax, except ministers of the gospel actually in charge of a congregation, teachers employed in public schools, school trus tees and persons permanently disabled in the military service of this State, and persons who served in the late war between the States, and all per sons actually employed In the quaran tine service of this Stato and all resl ients who may be attending school or college at the time when said road tax shall become due. Persons claim ing disabilities must present certificates from two reputable physicians of this county. All Information as to taxes will l>e burnished upon application. D. M. McOA SKILL, Gounty Treasurer. Cabbage Plants. Frost Proof Cabbage Plants. ICarly Jersey Wakefield, Charleston Wake field, Succession and Flat Dutch. $1,50 nor thousand*, five thousand and over $1.25 per thousand. F. G. HULL, Hock Hill, S. C. RUB-MY-TISM Will cure Rheumatism, Neu-r ralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Colic Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old Sores, Tetter, jRing-Worm, Ec zema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used internally or externally. 25e WI^Master's Sale. 8eC*it South Carol tne , ) ..JCOUbty ?1 Kershaw. f 111 Court ot Common Fleas. Q.H Brown, Plaiutitf v s> . Jt wLMoorc, Defendant. Older and by virtue of a decree of his Bonor, S. W. C. Shipp, Presidium Juditf dated November 20. lytli, and | of W%uppltmeutarv decreo of h:s Hon or, ^tendel L Smith, Judge of the Fifth Judic al Circuit, oaten Junuarv 3, 19^, I will otTee for sale, to tlx* | highest bidder, for easl;, tit public outcry before the Court House Door. I in C?uidon. Kershaw County, South | Carolina, within the 1 j f u 1 hours of I sale, on thw First Monday ia F.'orua ry, 11)17, being the fifth day therwof, the following described tract of laud: "All that certain pit ce, parcel at tract of land, containing one hundred and eighty (1SU) acres, situated, -lying and being about two und one-hal; milos west of tiiauey ;o the Countv and State aforesaid (County of Ker shaw, State of South Carolina) said tract being my (J. \V Moore's) homo tract, and is bounded as follows: on the North (cornering at the gum stumn) by Jake Moore; on the Last by Jak? Moore and Rachel lii own; on the South by Jo-so Fercival ; auu on the West by estate of John Koso. This tract having been conveyed to J. W. Moore by his father, Joseph Kennedy, who bought the tract from Lawyer Ly les of Columbia. Through this t.ract runs a road leading to tin mill, and for further identification, the said Iraqi is the same that i (J. W. Mooie) had surveyed. Fr.ckney rar out for me (J W Moore) some years since, but of which no pla'.was made," L A. Wittkowaky, Master for Kershaw County. January 15, 1 1> 1 7 . R. E. STEVENSON dentist Savage--Crocker Bldg. Telephone - - 351 I. TAX RETURNS* Olllco of Countv Auditor, Kershaw Countv. Camdi i ? , S. C. Dec., !?>, I91f>. Notice is hereby iriveu th U the Ami itor'.s ? diet- wi i i i>e open for receividg lax ri'iuius from January 1, lHlti, to tehrt.ary 2!>, Did, inclusive. Those failing to make reMirin within said period, as ri quired by law, wiil be subject >o a penalty of 50 per e,?- n t , as 1 cannot take returns after the 20th, as the other business of this ullioo must go on. The auditor will attend in person or the deputy at the following places in the county on lh? elates indi exited for receiving vnurns: Hethnne, J anaary 10, 11 K.'.lej's Mill. J.iuuary 12. Mowers School Mouse, January 13. Kirkley's Store, January 15. Kershav, January 1H, 17. Wostville, Jaauary IS. Liberty Hill, January ID Hlaney, January 23. All persons between the ages of 21 and (50 jears inclusive, are required to pay poll and road tax, unless exempt ed by law. All tmistees, guardians, executors, .dminUtrntors, agents and others holding property in charge, musi re turn same. The income tax will be enforced. Farties sending tnx returns by mail make oath to same before some quali tled officer, and (ill out the same in a proper manner, otherwise they must be rejected. W. F. Russell, Auditor Kershaw County, S. C. What to Do For Bad ^bolds If you want a cough medicine that gives quicit and sure action In healing G'^UU, cough or croup, get Foley's Honey and Tar It heals iDiiawed membranes In throat, chest or brou chiui tubes; breaks up tight coughs, loosens phlegm, makes broathlog eas? ier, stops tickling In throat Contuics no opiates Sold everywhere Trespass Notice. All persons are hereby notified not tn enter upon, or in any way trespass ? upon the lands belonging to the L ilv I of Camden, which said lands are under j the coutrol of the Commissioners of Public Works of the suid City Prc sucutlon ti> the full extent of the law will bo made against persons so found trespassing. Commissioners of Public Works j of the City of Camden | Eighty- Seven Years Old H H Adams, Springfield, Mo, writes "1 had a severe attack of kidney titra ble I am getting old, 87 years I tcied different, taeatu ents. but none did me so much got d as Foley Kidney Pill*" Foley Kidney Pills build up weaker ed kidneys, help rid the blood of acids and poisons, and relieve bladder trou bles Sold everywhere Different Kinds of Coughs Colds lead to ditYerentkinds of coughs ? "dry cough", "winter coutrh", a 1 grippe cough, bronchial cough, asth matic cough, and racking, painful cough to raise choking pleghm Ei: s Ualbert. Paoii, lnd,, writes: "{cough ed continually, could hardly sleep Foley's Honey and Tar relieved nit. cured mv c lugh entirely Sold every where Worth Attention of Women When y< u feel too tired to wo- :, wok up weary, have backache or pn s in the s'di'i. when you sulTer rheum. . io twinges you may bo sure the kidn> c ar" disordered Fay Shelburg, A.I, Mo i wi'cs: "L hail kidney trou' o two .rais Nothing did me any g( d until l urot Foley's Kidnev Pills T o 50e boxes cured me Sold every wh o Attention Pensioners. AH so'd or.-. or widows of soldi s , who wi>'< i ? make application for p. ;i siL?u do so during the month >f ; I un.iarv by applying to ma at i .e J lot's <.l';iL:' for proper blac s. Tit -sb a! ready en the pension roll t in | .t p irt i.i nu! in p.M'son or by writ it.' | i.e so tin "r i.uiik- can bf> curried on .e roil f?, 1 ill. W. F. Rl'SSELL, Pension Commissioner. j Notice! Colored Teachers. All colored teachers of Kersl iw | County m e in gi d to attend our nn: h ly ineetii t' Saturday, February In h. j 1U7 at 12 o'clock in the Jack on | scIi >ol bui'dii g. During this meet jg | we hop "to (nit foith our plans i()r 1 county .field day to be held in Mat -h. ' Ail nr.aislors and those interested in i Win general advancement of our school children arc cordially invited lo at tend and participate in our affairs. C. C. Lowery, j Pres. Colored County Teachers Ass'n. Signs of Good Health j Bright eyes, olear skins, alert bruins j nnd energetic movements are signs of i good health You don't have ti em j when digestion is impaired and fer. menting, decaying food clogs the iu ! teslines J^nley Cathartic Tablets set j you rigfiT Act without griping ori au j sea Too stout persons welcome '.he ? light feeling ihey bring Sold evcry 1 where Farm Loan Borrowers Under the new Farm Loan Law, applicants for loans are required to carry insurance on buildings- Let us write this Insurance for you. We furnish certificate to be filed with application. Williams Fire Insurance Agency 10 12 i Ma in Street 00 1 o^Ml Close ati cation work is the ca of much Pain many Headaches. Ohtain relief taking one or DR. MILLS' AWFUL SUFFERING. "I sufc'orcd untold agony with nouralgla. I thought I would go mad with pain. A friend of mlna advised mo to t.iko Dr. Miles' Antl-Puln l^Hs. I did so and the pain stopped almost at onc?. Thun I commenced lining Dr. Miles' Nervine and bo fore long I was bo that I did not havo thcso pains any more." E. J. WINTER, 501 E. Piatt* Ave., Colorado 8prlngs, Colo. ANTI-PAIN PILLS Then tone up the Me*VOUs| System by using Dr. Miles' I Restorative Nervine vs IF FIRST BOTTLE. OR DOX. TO HELP YOU, YOUR MOtf*Y WIUU1 BE REFUNDED. i j .* THRIFT IS what brings 'success. You may think it is I LUCK, but a careful study of those who make, a habit of doing business in a business way will convince you that it Is THRIFT that counts. ^ If you will open an account with us you will stop asking yotirself the question, Where Does My Money"tStr?i For you will be able to trace every transaction I through our bank. I V I ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? 1 Public Confidence is placed in our bank because its policies ate consistent with approved principles* of safe banking, and because of the courteou^ service accorded our customers, our ample resources and a close attention to the needs of our de positors and other patrons. LOAN & SAVINGS BANK The Institution that can and does serve you right every time. Your business is solicited Saved Girl's Life "I want to tell you what wonderful benefit I have re ceived from the use of Thedford's Black-Draught," writes Mrs. Sylvania Woods, of Clifton Mills, Ky. "It certainly has no equal for la grippe, bad colds, liver and stomach troubles. I firmly believe Black-Draught saved my little girl's life. When she had the measles, they went in on her, but one good dose of Thedford's Black-Draught made them break out, and she has had no more trouble. I shall never be without ? . THEDFORDS LACK in my home.** For constipation, Indigestion, headache, dizzi ness, malaria, chills and fever, biliousness, and all similar ailments, Thodford's Black-Draught has proved itself a safe, reliable, gentle and valuable remedy. If you suffer from any of these complaints, try Black Draught. It is a medicine of known merit. Seventy-five years of splendid success proves its vali.c. Oood for young and old. For sale everywhere. Price 25 cents. n ?si -?*- -?* --J?--? ? ? CALOMEL WHEN BILIOUS? NO! STOP! MAKES YOU SICK AND SALIVATES MDod?on's Liver Tone" Is Harmless To Olean Your Sluggish Liver and Bowels. TTfjjTi 1 Cnlomcl makon you. nick. It'n horril>l<'! Tako a <Ioho of tli<? danjforouB dru),; tntiij'hf aixl tomorrow you mny loso n 'lay't* work. Calomel is mcrrnry or nuioknllvrr which cautv>n nporowirt of the lH>n??. Cnlntn-I, wlton it con**# iti(>o contact W'll) Hour I ? i !?? cniahcM rnto it, Irronklng It up. 'fhia it \vh<?n you fool that-awful nmiHcn iumI crumping. If you aro ftlilff1 fipli and ill knockod out," if your iv.T in t' ? r p i ' I nnd IhiwvIw oonntipated or you havo hotulaoko, diw.iTicsn, coatea to runic, if bteatli i? ba?l or wtomach ?tour, hint- try a Hjxwmful <5f harmless Dfxlitfn'i Liver Twfto tonight oa my guarantee. Hero'n my guarantee ? Oo to any druj ntoro and wi a f?<> Oflnt bottle of Dod non'n Liver Tone. Tako a spoonful arui if it dovnn't ntraight&n you right ui> and make you feci' <fim> find vigorous T want you to k<> Imck to tho aforo an<J tfd. your monov. Dodaon's Liver Tonr ib doatroyln# the aaloof calomel l>ooftuivi it i? real liver tned iolne } ?*ntircly vryfe table, thoreforo it CM* not tlalivato or make you wick. I RUarante? that 0110 npoonful of Dod aon'a Liver Tono will put your nluKgiKb liver to work and oloan your bowel* of that, sour bilo and connt.lpatod wanto which in clogKinK you* ?yntfltn and raak? in# you feel miserable, f ^Uarantoo that a l>ottlo of Dodnon'i Idvof Tono xv ill keep your entire family feeling flne for month*. Give it. to your children. It i? barmlens; doesn't gripe And |hey like it# ploaaant tantc. ./