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MY PRAYER. Father of Love, ^ive me the strength and the courage to do a man’s work in this work-a- day world; and may I never shirk, no matter how* great the struggle. I do not pray to be delivered from temptations. When they come, may I meet them in the spirit of a man, calmly and unafraid; and con quer them because of the strength that is in me. May I hear Thy word in books and running brooks and in the laughter of little children. May I look upon life with clear and unfettered vision, and get DOTS FROM WEEKS. Weeks, Jan. 18, Editor Press and Standard: Please allow me spacedn your valua ble columns for a few lines. Mr Thomas Lindqr, of Sav annah is visiting his parents at this place. We are glad to have him with us and know that his many, friends will be pleased to learn of his improve n g— s all who touch elbows with me in the lowly walks of life. May I at least kiss the hem of the garment of l ruth, anil some how do her some humble ser vice. And at the close of my —— short day here may 1 go with- IVfsi- out a tremor of fear to what- o! NEWS FROM SMOAKS. Smoakg, Jan. 2 5,--There bus been very little work done on the railroad ■inctj the Xniae holidays, but it is understood that work will shortly be resumed and pushed until the road at least reaches Smoakg. It is uow across the swamp and within a quar ter of a mile of the village. A uutn ber of lots hate been sold near the place where the railroad will crocs the public road and several buildiugi have been designed, the only one in coarse of en ction now is that of J. L. Smoak and Co., who will soou have their storehouse completed. This Company is composed of J. L. Smoak and son, J. B. Smoak. They will do a general merchandise business un- r i £ Q REDUCTIONS . the best that it has for me and , , . , , 1 r k , der the active management of .1. B. I tor those dear to me; and may „ ... ^ „ 1 , i i i * Smoak, junior member ot the firm. I bring somewhat ot good to t . .i Smoaks Masonic Ixnlge recently gave a most enjoyable dinner to its members, the occasion being the rais ing of some'candidates to the Mas- , ter’s Degree This taxlge is one of the most nourishing in the county ' and is gr >wing rapidly. The mends of Mrs. W. B. Sauls France does not allow h^r Presi- out a tremor ot tear to what-l w j|j , tt to learn that she has .lent to unv:ir in poblic on I'orseback ever of reward or of punish- ntl w „ fomrwhat for ft.r Umt lie will c.ptirate_ popu-, ment T|)01| hast |or , ne j n D I) \ 3 9 9 ■ N J fs S Galore On Inti re lar favor or on the other hand make . his high office ridiciculous But if another world. France had a Poosevelt for President — _ she would not have much chance to _ ,, dictate about his horsemanship brnSSlilCU AflVCrllSCIHCntS* stunts. M Klein. Notico! FEVER SORES. Fever sores sud old chronic cores should j not be healed enmelv. but should t»e j x.>7 . i : ‘ ^ :«i kept in healthy condition. This can be ' ment alter ha\ing been SO ill ,i one by applying ehamberlain's Salve. for SO long. This salve has no superior for th*s pur- »»• . „ t • i _ nose It is aUo most excellent for MlSS ^ iSiCta Linder chapped hands, sore nipples, barns and from Friday until Monday at diseases of the skin. For saleb^Johj home. She was accompanied by Miss Anna Belle Morgan, ot Edgefield. * A pound party was enjoyed Saturday night at tha home of] Mrs L S Linder, a large crowd attended notwithstanding the bad weather. We had some very good music rendered by Misses May and Martha Lin der, Amanda Prine and L G Yarley, after which games vver« played and then EOR fc»ALE—One 2 good condition. FOR SALE horse wagon M. P. Howell. in M i) FOR SALE—Wi 1 be sold cheap to cash pnrcha-tr, or for good security, five good farm hor.-es. Terry & Shaffer. s nonr- oj>enuion. The fiiondsof liCP 1\ Berry, the popular K K. D. Carrier of Route No. 1, aie working hard for ins sue-1 «/ cess in The Piess and iStandarkl's| Great Voting Contest. Every one is interested and his friends expect a successful campaign for votes. •1). B. Connor has just returned from attending a meeting of the Stale’s Good Roads Association in Columbia. Scribo. t Stock I Of READY-TO-WEAR Clothing At 0 I 5 a D 5 9 9 9 L of was served and everyone par took freely and seemed to enjoy it, then we had some more musfc before the merry- crowd took their departure hoping to meet again soon. The party was given in honor of Miss Anna Belle Morgan. Misses Mildred and Lizzie Drawdy spent Sunday at the home of Mrs L S Linder. * * ' A singing was given at the home of G R E Linder Sunday afternoon. As Mr Linder is not well and not able to come to church the young lolks gather there and sing for him. We have a good many young folks around here that every country ought to be proud of; the young men are honest and sober, and the girls are indus trious. Well as this is my first at tempt I will close and write again. With best wishes to The Press and Standard., Blue Eyes. The Hochi, a daily piper of Yoko hams comes out with a warning against the agitators in the California legislature who are proposing bibs inimical to the. * ell being of the Japanese. Nobibdy enjoys having Japan shake her first at us bat just the came these agitators should be sappressed. If we ever have to fight the little Islanders we want to have a batter cause than exclndiog their children from public schools and denying them other human and natural rights. « A Nashville newspaper is accusing a certain Tennessee statesman with being intoxicated with his own voice. If the present prohinition wave con tinues it will not be long betore that is all that is left for oar statesmen to be intoxicated with. Boginnitig with Fehsnary Rk>9, the combination price The Press ami Standard with the Ch.irlestoi Weekly News and Courier will be raised tcP $1.75. suopvr * >end in \our orders now. 'lliink FOR SALE—-At a sacrifice, farm of 3o acres near ihe lowu. Oood betile- ment and one-horse farm cleared. Must be sold at once as owner is po ne to leave. A bareain to quick purchHa- er. Cjlletou Uoalty Co FOR SALE—Very desirable bud ling lot on Railroad Avenue, one block fjom the depot. One-half lo* bet wren Mr Levy and S’reet, runs to Colton Mill Terms easy. Address A Wicbman, Waiterboro, S C. I 13fit TO RENT.—Otlic- over the Piess and Stand aid will be vacant Jan. 1 st. The Press aud Stan turd. I 9 9 >f if a li‘rV. For the small {trice L $1 you g *t your own county piper once a week and a twice a we d; newspaper that covers the news eft he w hoi.» world and a good farm paper ail for one full year. I’u! lished every Wednes day and Saturday, each i8 ; ue of Ihe Weekly News and Courier contains all the news of impor tance, noc only of the day of publication, but of all interven ing days. Ti e -cieam of the Associated Press News—the greatest uews-g&thering agency in the world—and all important happenings in South Carolina are given, as well as striking editorial articles and stories of one kind and another. It has departments for men, womer and children. It is a clean news paper, < and it is a home news- papei'* Send subscriptions to The Press and Standard. WANTER- foth'er. WANTS. -Goo pound* good sound * W W Smoak, Jr. liEKI* OR HKVRDS—Will peiaons ' I iftese uhiii«*». kimllv scud addresses I siek ticsceuiUnis of a family who set?led in U. at uu eurly day. 1’ieuse address Mau'ie Hehid Lilly •m Vi est 143rd St New York BUSINESS LOCALS. FREE! FREE! Free—A handsome Rock Hill bug gy. Tree—A New Home Sewing Ma chine-all the latest attachments. Free—A lovely oak dining table. Free—A Karpen Couch. The above articles are worth having. The Press and Standard will give these prizes away on the 15th day of April, 1909, to the four persons receiving the highest num ber of votes in our contest. A Wichman& Son has the buggy on exhibition. The sewing machine will lie dis played at T^e Press and Standard office. The dining table can be seen at Terry A Shaffer’s store. The cowah can be seen at the Brown Furniture A Hardware Co. a Garden seeds of all (kinds at Waiter boro Drug Go. Gibson's Heart Remedy safe and relia ble remedy for relieving shortness of breath flattering and palpitation of the heart at Kleic’a Drag Store. Viter thts week The Edfsonia Theatre will ekow on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nigbta at 8 30 p m. and have g ° matinees. Nyals Kidney pills for diseases of the kidneys and bladder at Klein's Drag Store. Remember onr stock of sash, blinds, doors and all building material is al ways complete. C A Savage. Safety corn knife &Oo at Klein’s Drug Store. Labor contract blanks that will stand the tests of the coarts at The Press and Standard. Try the $1. Safety razor—-for rale at Klein’s Drug Store. Shingles, brick, dressed, kiln-dried and 'ough lumber. C A savage. Advertise in The Press and Standard, he p*;»e- with the cirmUtloa Newspapers, Magtzines. periodicals and The World’s Almanac far sa e at. Kleiu'sDrug Store We hoy in car lots—you get the bene, fit in low prices fur a"y of onr goods G ▲ Savage. Read The Prees and Standard—only 91 a year. Titles to Real Estate, and all other blanks at Tha Frets A Standard. DOTS THOM SMOAKS. Smoaks, San. 24. Special: Hav ing seen my letter iu print will.come again. We are very glad to know that Prof A. C. Iliers hag started his school again after a weeks vacation on account of sickiuss. The young people spent u 'A'erv pleasant evening last Friday night at the home ol Mr. Philip Smoak. Mr. Joe P. Cannon ami wife of Allan a, Ga., spent a lew da\n with his undle, Mr. doe Smith. Eddie Smith of Kufliu was iu tii*.- section last week. (.'barley Thomas of Ebrhardt spent j Sunday with his parents, Mr. and 4 Mrs P. ,W. Thomas. Mr. Patrick of St George wlu • • r • . canvassing iu this section spent Wed nesday night with Mr. J. L. Smoak. Drs. Rentz and Parker of Branch- ville were here on business last week. Mrs. 11. M. Carter spent several days at the Cypress Mills with her husband, where he if practicing. The farmers as well as the mer chants are glad to know that the Hampton and Branchville Railroad will soon be oat to Smoaks. Edgar Goodwin of Waiterboro secsiou is staying at Mrs. I. A. Sauls, attending school at this place. Miss S^llie McTeer of Waiterboro ••pent several days last week with Miss Marion May. Ralph Gootaon. of Ehrhardt spent Sunday with Paal Thomas. Misses Lncy and Sal lie Brabham of Lodge paid oar little town a visit last Thursday. John W. Smoak of Bells spent Sunday with his brother J. L. Smoak. Mr. W. W. Smoak of Waiterboro was among his many friends on Sunday. .. Miss Maud Padgett of Ruffin at tended the meeting at Smoaks Sun day. Wishing the Press aod Standard much success, Blue Bell. 9 i 9 £ ■V U THE •v' * H. W. COHEN o ry STORE “The Store That Always Makes Good.” “ETIWAN” FERTILIZERS - For All Crops and For Big Crops. The Fertilizers That Have Been Known For Over Forty Years and Profitably Used By Two Generations of Farmers, The Fertilizers That Contain The Right Materials and Make Your Crops Grow. Having escaped the gallows twine, oboe by the plea of self defense aad again on the unwritten law Thorton Haina would do well to abandon the pistol to ting habit. He might m cape a third time 00 the plea of in- mnity b^t that has the drawback of the insane afeylnm attnobed to it Mr. Rockefellers phjskrfsn thinks that gentleman tan? liv* to one bandied became be, always le the table feeling hongrr. There a great many people stfll with a are compelled to do that to whom the proopret of o* tiaadmd years is not altogether oonsolatsry. Lillian Russell says she will never marry again. Can it be that fair Lillian has pt last been crossed in love? The ladies who danced with Mr. Taft at the Atlanta ball say he is very nimble on his feet, It is proba ble that the ladies took oare to he very nimble on their own feet Three hundred pounds on a dancing •Upper with toes in etn is not a pleas ant experience even if they are presi dential psands. , t , Prof. Lowell says that if Mars were inhabited its people wonld die of thirst Now how do the scientists know that Mars has gone “dry”? ETIWAN FERTILIZER COMPANY, Charleston, S. * * „ V* Ask For ‘‘Etiwan.” c. 60 VSAItS* - w Patents The value of the United States corn crop this year will be $1,400, 000,000. The yield has been exceed ed only three times and the high prices which prevail now owing to tbe foredgn demand make it the most valuable crop in onr history. The Thejmplift of the farmer” which 10 he taking oare of itself: •j ;]•! i s "N * I I