Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

TOPICS OF THE TOWN. Happening* of tba Weak Told In Short Paragraphs. 3. T. O’Quin, of Oreaf Swamp, waa in town Monday. e Hon. W. C. Brant, of QeUinger, waa in town Saturday. P. W. Rither of Edltto section, was in to aee na Monday. E. L. K. DnBoia, of Oetsinger, had bnaineaa in town Monday. 6 ' v . ■ ' - H. A. Francis and wife spent Sunday with relative* at Great Swamp. Mr and Mrs B. F. Huggins, of Green Pond, were in onr city Monday. Jesse Drew, of Hendersonville, was a visitor to onr office last Thursday. G. A. Benton and son, Bayuard, of Cfetsinger, were in our city Monday. Prof E. L. I ishburne, of Allendale, visited Mi parents in town last week. E. P. Glover, of Adams Bun, spent Thursday in Walterboro with relatives. •' . ■*» ‘i T. P. Johnson, one or Green Pond's hustling merchants, was in town Mon- day. T. 8. Haines, a prosperous farmer of Salkehatchie, was a visitor to our town Monday. Jacob O’Quin, of Hendersonville, was among those who visited our town last • Miss WilliAMay Cooper, of our town, spent last week with fnends at Great Qwamp. Mrs Edward Terry of Fairfax, is visiting her mother, Mrs E. L. Lucas, in Walterboro. Mrs 0. H. Es’Dora and little son, Harmon, are visiting relatives in Char leston this week. The many friends of O. L. Gahagan were delighted see him in our oity Monday., D. W. Crosby, of Ruffin, while in town Monday called at The Press and Standard office. .. . Mr and Mrs G. P. Blocker and daughter, Jewel, of Ritter, were in our town Saturday. The many friends of Cleveland San ders, of Rit'er, were pleased to see him in our town Friday. Mrs Lola Smith has returned home o n after a very pleasant visit to her father, M. D. Benton. J. 0. Lemacks, of Ritter, bad busi ness in our city the latter part of last week. O. K. Ackerman, one of Oottage- ville’s prominent merchants, called to tee us while in town Monday. Mias Annie Bellinger is spending several weeks with Mr and Mrs D. J. Chaplin at Marche plantation. Mr and Mrs C. A. McMillan and children, of Great Swamp, were in onr town Monday. J. A. Stephens, of Getsinger, while in town Monday called at The Press and Standard office. L. W. Beach, of Stokes, was a wel come visitor to town the first of the week. A. E. and J. F. Rents, of Islandton, were among those who visited Walter boro yesterday. Miss Edith Hyrneretnrned home after spending several months with relatives at Pinopolis. Mist Mary Sloman, of Henderson ville, who is teaching school at Oottage- ville, passed through Walterboro Son- day. Miss Ida May Fishbnrne spent the Utter part of last week with her sister, Mrs H. N. Stokes, in the Providence neighborhood. Miss Kate Weeooat, who has been spending sometime with friends at Salkehatchie, returned home Friday morning. Mr and Mrs C: D. May, accompanied by Miss Edna McTeer will leave today for Florida, where they will spend about two weeks visiting rsUtives. Mrs P. J. Lucas and little daughter, Bath, left Monday for Marche planta tion, where they will spend sevecal weeks with Mr and Mrs D. J. Ohaplin. Mias LUsie Trowell returned to Walterboro last week after ea elissun of two weeks buying millinery, dry goods and notions for her sprilli trade. Mias Hattie Giant, who has for the or fonr weeks hew nursing Ik Lemacks at Bitter, returned W. J. Tty lor left Walterboro Satur day for Baltimore and New York, for the purpose of purchasing his new spring stock of millinery, dry goods and notions. Rev John C. Bailey, Jr., of Sumter, will preach in the Presbyterian church on Sunday, March 4, at 11 o'clock in the morning and at 8 o’colck at night. And at Corinth Presbyterian cbnrch at 8 80 o’clock in the afternoon. JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN. W. 0. Glover has recently complet ed two handsome rooms added to his dwelling. C. A. Eckardt, proprietor of the fire and ten dent tore, on Bridge, street is dne praise Tor the handsome sign which he has recently painted and erected in front of his place of busi ness. The town of Walterboro has iust received three onr loads of gravel which will go to the improvement of the street It is hoped that all the streets will b« improved in the near fritnra. 8ee J. R. Read & Co's new spring ad elsewhere in this psper. This firm is located in Charleston. and has an en- vUble reputation. Msil orders are promptly filled. The readers of The Press and Standard have the privilege of reading J. R. Read & Co's ad 52 times every year. The Martha Washington entertain ment given at Hyrne’s Hall last *Fn» dsy evening hy the Guild of St Judes’ was qnite an enjoyable event and a nice little' sum was realized. The hall was tastefully decorated to suit the occasion and the little ladies and gentlemen who took* part were dressed in colonial style. They all performed (heir parts creditably. The program consisted of vbcal and in- strnmental music and recitations. One of the most interesting features of the evening was the old time "Virginia Reel,” danced by the little ladies in their colonial costumes. Ice cream and candy were served between the different acts. The WhUt Club kutsrtalaed. Last Thursday evening the Whist Clnb was delightfully entertained to a George Washington party by Miss Lil lie Henderson. The invitation cards vfere very appropriate, having a minature cherry tree in hand paint ing iu one corner, while the score cards were in the shape of small hatchets. The rooms were , very tastefully and appropriately decora ted. Conspicuous among the deco rations was a large portrait of George Washington. After playing several interesting games of Progressive Whist, all joined in singing several patriotic airs, such as “The Star Spangle Banner,*’ “My Country ’Tie of Thee,” etc. Miss Lillie Henderson played the accom paniment on the piano. The first ladies’ prize, a portrait of Gen. Washington, was won by Miss Eva Murray and the gentemen’s prize, a minature hatchet, was won by Dr 8 L Turner, At 11 o’clcck dainty refreshments were served. The out of town guests who at tended this meeting were: Miss Mar garet Mnrphey, of Charleston; Prof Ek Ladson Fishburne, of Allendale; and W. Mauldin,6f Hampton. $.50 up 5 00 up 2.50 up On December ist notices were sent out by ALL FURNITURE FACTORIES That prices would advance 10 per cents January ist.. We immediately put in our ofder for * *» ’ • ■ c * Three Solid Cars ' * i - * - * ' f- * • ' V ** • . . >. • t - # In order to save you this 10 per cent advance. While our immense stock, was already complete in every department, we are in better shape than ever to please you, and. (he 10 per cent we save in our big purchase is yours as long as the goods last REMEMBER It you want the 1 'Cheap John*’ oul“Goods Box** kind we cannot serve you, for we don’t handle “Seconds** but if you want the other kind at lowest prices call on us or write us for cuts and prices. v K GUARANTEE Of Absolute Satisfaction With Sale. Brown Furniture Go. 85c up 8Gc up 50C believe that he will perform the duties of the olfioe with aatisfectioa to the peopl. of the State. Honor Roll. The following is the honor roU of the Walterboro Graded School: Tenth Grade—Mylnor Peach. Ninth Grade—Essie Byrne, Ray- Jones. Ulmer Fishbnrne. .. Eight Grade—Miriam DnBois, Em mie Strobel. Alice Hiott. C . V Sixth Grade—Earnest Hnbster. Cleve land Hiott, Mary Ellen Leach, Kathe rine Howell. Fifth Grade—Edgar Johnson. Forth Grade—Anzie Johnson. Third Grade—Margaret Calhoun Leila DnBois. Second Grade—Morgan DeTreville, Glover Hnbster, Adolph Jones, Hart Williams. First Grade—Doreen Martin Eugene Bailey, Adolphus HoweU. Stone-Petit. Editor Press and Standard: Gn Sunday evening, Feb 25, Lannie N. Stone, eon of the late W H Stone, of Islandton, and Miss Edith M Petit, daughter of G W Petit, of Salkehatchie, were happily married by the. consent of the bride's father, a few friends and relatives being present to witness the ceremony, which was performed by J D Yarn, notary public. IT SAVES YOU MONEY. A*- t *yt *. * NEW STATE BOARI! OP CONTROL MaJ John Block, of Colleton, one of Ha Members. The election for members of the board of control of the State dispensary waa not held nntll Saturday, the last day of the session of the legislature; In this election J. M. Rawlinson, of Rich land county, was elected as defeating the incumbtat, H. H. Evans, by a vote of 108 to 80. W. O. Tatum, of Orangeburg, was re-elected State commissioner without opposition. Is the raee tor members of tbs board, tbs contest was between Joe B. Wiley, of Chester, MaJ John Black, of Walter boro, and R. F. Dukes, of Orai%etmrg. Wiley received 104 votes, Bkok 90 end Dukes 79. Wiley «nd Black having re ceived the nejarity of votes The special half price sale of Dr How ards apcciflc for the cure of constipation sad dtspepsia bv John M. Klein means the avlog of s few dollars on every fam ily's yearly bill for medicines. Each 50 cents bottle (Mr John M. Klein •ells it for 25c.) contains sixty doees of a medicine that is pleasant to take and which can be depended upon to cure the worse case of constpalion, dyspepsia or liver trouble. Mr John M. Klein has so much faith in the superior merit of ; ■ *j this medicine that he says: “if Dr How ard's specific does Vh ot cure you, come v back to my store and* I will return your monev.’’ If you are troubled with constipation, headache or dizziness, or If your food does not digest naturally and *a*Uy yon cannot afford to let past the! special price that Mr John M Klein-Is making this week on Dr Howards specific. This remedy ia not on ordinary medi cine. It to the favorite formula of a well known mentof Death of J. W. Avant. In loving remembrince of J W Avant, Sr, who departed this life Jannary 25,1906. He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving hus band. He waa in his 73rd year and waa converted in early yonth and joined Bethel Methodist church, and lived a pious Christian ( life. He leavee an aged wife, two sons and one daughter and a host of friends to mourn their loss, bat their loss is his eternal gain. Weep, not for he has gone to his * reward, Go spirit of the sainted dead, Go to thy longed for happy home; The tears of man are over thee shed The voice of angels bid thee oome. Son-in-law, J. H. Roberts. it ia all cases of constipation, dyspepsia or liver trouble knowing from experience that it will make a complete and lasting cure. Mr John M. Klein to giving hto cus tomers a chance to try Dr Howard's specific for the care of oonetipation shd dyspepsia at jut half the regular prior, 98c. And every package to told under hto personal guarantee to refund the money ifUls not eottofeciory. Mon? a man would Hail to arrive Telegraphs HiS Order. ■ Those who have used Tetterine for skLi diseases Waste no time using other remedies. The following telegraphic order illustrates the fact that once known, no substitute will be accepted fer Tetterine: Norfolk, Vo., Feb. 18,05. J T Shaptrine, Savannah, Ga. "Please forward today fonr boxes Tetterine. Collect or send bill. David Humphries." Tetterine cures all forms of skin di seases. Fragrant and quick relief. GO cents per box. J T Shuptrine, Mfr. Savannah, Ga. m » • Wrong Man Arrested. F. O. Pilcher, an operative m the Walterboro Cotton Mills, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Harter last Saturday morning. A bench warrant had been issned in Danielsville, Ga.,.for the ar rest of a man by the name of J. E. Graham. ~‘F. O. Pilcher was thought to be the man wanted by the sheritt of Danielsville. Immediately after the sheriff in Georgia was notified of this man, Pilcher, being in WolterboTC the warrant was forwarded to Sheriff Owens. The sheriff of Daniels ville came to Walterboro on yesterday's train to identify the prisoner. Pilcher was released lost night, not being the man wanted by Danielsville’s sheriff. NOTICE—Oh account of sickness, I will be absent two or three weeks. E W Fraser will bC in my olfioe and will attend to any business that may come to. Jno D Edwards, Probata Judge. Feb28,1908. - CASTOR IA For Infenti and Children. * Hi KM Ym Hm Alwajt Bough; Ream the BUSINESS LOCALS. fancy candy at 2 91 2t. 50 different kinds of Bryan's. Cabbage plants at Bryan’s. Remember the 20 per cent cut In price of winter clothing is still on. H W Block, Jr. 2 21 2t Sewing machine oil and needles at Biyan’a t * For cotton planters, plow stocks and farming Implements go to H W Black, Jr. 100 dollars worth of patent medicine, below coaft at Bryan's. No better shoes made for the money than those sold by H W Black, Jr. I am headqsurter) for all kinds of fancy groreries, fine apples,- oranges, can goods, etc. W P Felder. Shipment of saddles, bridles an<} wagon harness jnst received. Prices right. H W Black, Jr. The Press and Standard to headquar ters for fine job , work. Prompt atten tion given all orders. Notice! Money to loan m improved real estate. Only those having gilt edge security need apply. Peurifoy Bros. Notice—All persons holding certifi cates for seed on exchange for meal must present same and get the meal. Walterboro Cotton Oil Co. WANTED—Men in each state to travel, post signs, advertise and leave samples of our goods. Salary |75 per month. $8 per day fof expenses. KUHLMAN CO., Dept 8. Atlas Block, Chicago. ' 1 818 mos. « ^ » • Governor Heyward has made the fol lowing appointments for the James town Exposition: W. E. Gonzales, chairman, Colombia, 7th district; T.R. Waring, Charleston, 1st district; J. B. Block, Bamberg, 2d district; E. Marion Racker, Anderson, 8d district; J. W. Nash, Spartanburg, 4th district; J. G. Richards, Camden, 5th district; J. E. Normeut, Darlington, 6th district. 4 Per Cent. , COMPOUND INTEREST. INTEREST ALLOWED FROM DATE V • OF DEPOSIT. Savings Bank, KING STREET, OPPOSITE HAfiELL CHARLESTON S. O. JOHN B. REEVES, President. R. B.GILCHRIST, Cashier. 184 8m Four Are Injured In Ceilieion. Pittsburg. Feb. 24.—Three street cor motormen and a negro were seriously injured and many passengers badly braised aa the result of a Oolllaon of street cars at Boitoa. Pa.