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' 7^ , * _ ,.v. Ml t^rcss anb „§taniarl) THIRTY-SECOND YEAR W. W. SMOAK, JR. EDITOR AND '‘PROPRIETOR. , —r-—-— ■ - -TERMS- » V, One T*A« — $1.00 ■ *fY * MOKTH8 _ 60c VKUBB MOXTH* 25c ALWAYS IN ADVANCE. t i- ■ y Published every Wednesday. st Walterboro, 8. C. EnM-red St the Wilt^rloio, 8. C. Poctoffice •• »ecc>Dd-c1aM matter March 8, 1H7H, under Actol March 3, 1*79. WEDNESDAY. JULY. 28. 1909. Here will The Preiw and Standard the people’s rights maintain. Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain. We invite discussion on the ques tion of good roads | through the columns of this paper. AN ENJOYABLE EVENING. The tax on $200,000 county bonds for good roads would be ?8,000 per .annum at 4 percent. How does this compare with the present mud and , ■)* sand tax? In Anderson the other day a hank cashier, J T Holieman, who possessed the friendship and esteem of every man in his hometown left for parts unknown. He had been speculating in cotton futures and was Sw/mmi short in the cash of the hank. He left a letter telling fif his fall and disgrace. In Hock Hill the town treasurer has recently been found $14,000 short in his cash a good man, t(*o. The county treasurer of Hampton county has been found several thous and dollars short. Other cases are fresh in the minds of the reading public. From their frequency we are led to wonder what is the matter? Is it because no one is ever punished? Is it that we are degenerating irtto thieves, and gamblers? Where and when will it all stop? Who is res|M»nsible for these shortcomings? Is it the par ties themselves or conditions sur rounding them? Perhaps these officials are not held to a strict ac countability for their acts and are not watched closely enough. Let us try to find the cause and remove itr " waid by the municipality in educa tional matter*. It i.-^thc cpir.on of this paper that Walterboro has never dor.® anything which will mean more for her future welfare than this act of hers. The funds provided w isely st»ent. and we be lieve they will be, will place the town in a position to step qpt as a leader in things educational for Colleton county and this section of the State. Now that this bond issue has been carried, we have already heard some talk of putting on $12,000 more for electric lights, street improvement and extending the’ water works sys tem, It is a little early to begin agitating this matter, but w’hen the time comes this paper will stand for progress as it has in the past. Just now we have our eye on larger game, and we are going to stalk it just as intently as we have this bond issue, till we either entrap it or scare it clean off. This larger >* game is means for making some roads in Colleton County. We are thinking of this matter, and have already given it some consideration. <1 We Indieve a bond issue for good roads will be a popular move, ami a most paying investment. The heaviest tax the ja-ople of the coun-|to that part of ty are now paying is the mud and sand tax. A county bond issue of. say. will give a good |>er- manent mail-bed in most of the|i ightfu | refreshment public 1 mads ;n.the county, and we during the evening. hojH? to see a bill enacted at the next session of the legislature, making provision for an election on such bond issue. In the meanwhile let it be discus sed in the columns of this paper and see if the people do not favor such a move. NITRATE OT SODA Is to cotton what a drink of whisky .is to a man—in a mighty little while the effect is gone. U G'C TOP DRESSING Is like the drink and a good square meal along with it. The good effect lasts. IJelps, not hurts the land. The price is about i-2 that of Soda.' We are agents for it TERRY & SHAEFER. MASTER'S SALE By invitation from Miss ~ Lucas a small crowd of the young ^ * ATh Oh 80U11I CAROLINA, t^eople of the town gathered Mon-, ? eton , “ nt ^’ day evening at the delightful home Elizabeth Bailey of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John v? F. Lucas, and enjoyed a rare musi- Olivia Chisolm, et al. lore Against Your Hoi That sore under the collar is a crime against your most patient and faithful servant. Metal Adjustable Hameless Collars will cure and prevent it They are the best and most humane collar ever made because of this. Won’t wear out Always keep their shape. Don’t cal treat. The first part of the evening was sj»ent in general con versation. until Mrs. Kelly, who is By virtue of the decree of above court herein, 1 will sell at public out cry before the courthouse in Walter I (•’nd day) within the legal hours, the following described realty: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate m the county and State aforesaid, containing eight iM acres. noted for her musical talent. h..th > ,ro '‘ on ln A “* ust “ ex '-l vocal and instrumental, gracefully consented to k* the first to contribute the entertainment. Her selections were all thoroughly enjoyed. She, in turn, wasfolkoved more or less: and bounded, north by bv Miss Kdith Lucas, who gave Atlantic < oast Line II ilroad several (enjeval.le selections, lie- V"'“ 1 " iny ' Tl by l ?‘ K , U of thnli i.e \ e \ . i i ouog, south bv hinds known as the the itni.tfnl ~fe~t.no.ou were served and west by lands of Thomas Snq>es. Those who enjoyed Miss Lucas Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to hospitality were Miss Powell, of pay for pajK-rs. Columbia, Misses Corrie and Nell C (i HENDERSON, DeTreville. Eva .Mace, Helen Lucas , t Master. Cora Connor, and*Mesdames Kelly * u 0 ^ and McLeod. Messrs. J.C. McLeod,, W. P. Chalmers. Joe and Paul Lucas. MASTER'S SALE rust. Perfectly adjusted to the horse, whether spring fat or fall poor. Make him pull better with more load and keep him in perfect working con- ‘ ' the draught evenly. Attached to it on and take off. No straps or dition every day in the year. Distribute the'draught evenly, any harness. Easier than others to put on and take off. buckles. Set easier and more perfectly comfortable. All wearing parts can be replaced for a few cents when worn out. * A. Wichman & Sod “STAND PAT”? The following letter has just been received from the. editor of the State in reference to Colleton’s part in the monument fund to the o Women of the Confederacy. We would like to see Colleton do mpre in this matter than she has done, and any contribution to this cause will be cheerfully received by this’paper and forwarded. Let us give a little more to shoV that we are still loyal to the Women of the Confederacy: Columbia. July 24, 1909. Editor.’Press and Standard:* My Dear Sir: Is Colleton going to stand pat ’ on her present sub scription for a monument to the Women of the Confederacy? Ten dollars of the $18.75 credited to Col leton were given by I). C. Heyward, and 1 believe there are a dozen rice planters and truck growers in the county who would*do as much if personally approached. There is the town of Walterboro and the several villages in the county, as yet untouched. If money is obtained it must be by personal solicitation: can not you get a veteran and the son of a veteran there to make an immediate canvass? Yours very truly, William E. Gonzales. AFTER THIS, W&AT? , - The bond election for a new school building has been carcied by a hand some majority of 53 votes, which is nearly enough majority to make the result 3 to 1 in favor of the bonds. This is indeed a dost gratifying re sult to those who have fought for this bond fame. This paper ia dee- lighted* In season and out of sea» Wit has stood Tor this step for- A NEW SCHOOL YEAR. Another school year has liegun., Already a number of summer schools are Wing taught in the county, and mure will open in a few weeks. Elsewhere in this issue will be found the names of every school official for the county. To them is entrust ed responsibilities of the gravest nature. They are the guardians of the rights of the several thousand boys and girls making up our army of school children. The money they will handle and cause to be paid out is a trust fund belonging to the helpless and dependent. It should, therefore, be most carefully guarded and paid out only when the officials are satisfied that value received has been given. The most important duty of the trustees is to select’teachers. These shouldtbe chosen because of their fitness to teach and not through charity, favoritism or kinship. It is simply a matter of business. The trustees wish to employ a person to perform a specific duty, that is tci instruct the children in their dis trict in a prescribed course of study. If the applicant for the position is fitted to do this, the application should be considered, if not, it should be turned down at once. To illustrate: One, would hardly employ a person to run an automo bile whose only qualification is that he can drive a buggy. Special fit ness for the work „ must be con sidered. ” > The law prescribes a certain stand ard for teachers and certificates are issued to show this fitness, and pre scribes that only persons holding such certificate sfiall be employed to teach in the public schools. The County Board of Education for this county, as appears in notice given in this issue, propose to see to it that this law ia enforced and the Omnty Superintendent! of Education will approve no claim*'for any teacher whoee certificate is not on file in his office. This is right and we are glad this decision baa been reached by the Couqty Board of Education. Lett** watchword this year be: Bettor Schools. FATS AND I FANS 1 .«!0 *nu «.L*1!0. ! STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, A very amusing game of ball was Colietan Conntv, played yestenlav afternoon here be tween the “fats’^and “leans.” The teams were composed of home talent entirely and it is doubtful if a more enjoyable game would hav Uommon Bloas. G T Walker, vs I F Johnson, been plaved had it l>een two national. By virtue ol the Uecn-e of aliove teams. The proceeds of the game court herein I will sell at public out go to the ladies of the Parsonage cry beiore the courthouse in Waiter- Aid society of the Methodist church, boro, on salesday in August next, the The iine-up was as follows: FATS. Crosby, H c Fishbume EL p Speights lb Jones, Bill 2b Southerland 3b Lawrence ~ ss Benton. B B rf Lemacks, ED cf Murray, Pink If The score was 16 the leans. TO BE INCORPORATED. Hendersonville, July 26.—An en thusiastic meeting was held here Friday night for the purpose of se curing signatures to a petition to in corporate the town. Every one was heartily in favor of the incorpora tion. and the petition was forward ed. The election will possibly be ordered in the near future. Judge R. G. W. Bryan presided and Dr. H. A. Willis acted as secretary. The local farmers’ union will meet twice a month now instead ot once as formerly. The times of meeting?* will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 8:30 p. m. w. following described realty: j All that piece, parcel or land, with the buildings thereon, situate in the town of Walterboro, ! comity and State aforesaid, measur ing 80 feet on east and west lines, and 210 feet on the north and south j lines; and bounded, narth by C W I Butler, formerly Rivers, east by street, south by Johnson, and west Fraser. C H Al * ot ^ B Graves. The in terest of the Defendant being two- thirds th?reof. Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. C G HENDERSON, Master. Jtaly 10,1909. LEANS Griffn, P Kershaw Peurifoy Cauthen Brown Lucas, P J Baker Morrall to 7 in favor of JOHN AIKEN IN JAIL. Constable N. M. Maxey commit ted John Aiken, Jr. to jail yesterday morning. The ."ith of . Mav he became in- By .I no volved in a difficulty with Mingo Jenkins and shot him. A warrant was sworn out for Aiken, but the constable was unable to locate him. tract of, He has been dodging the law ever CITATION For letters ol Administration THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Countv M Coileton. I). Edwards Esquire Probate J udge. 0 Whereas, F M ^inunons made suit me to grant him Letter* of Admin Estate and effects ot RESULT OF EXAMINATIONS. As a result of the examinations held here on the 2nd of July the fol lowing were successful: J. C. Rich of Islar.dton, success fully passed the entrance examina tion to Clemson College. The two other applicants failed. J. C. DeTreville. of Walterboro, secured the appointment to the normal scholarship of the South Carolina College. The applicant for the Charleston College failed. Nothing has been heard from the Winthrop examination. MASTER’S SALE COMPANY K. RETURNS. Company K. 3rd Regiment S. C. N. G.,locally known aa “The Hey- wkrfi Riflemen”, returned last Thursday «evening from Aiken, where the regimental encampment was held this year. The boys were slightly Jaded but report having had a good time. The people of Aiken gave them all a good time. NOTICE. Unity Lodge, A. F. M., will hold a special communication Friday even ing to confer Entered Apprentice Degree. J. E. EaatorHng was called Sunder rooming to the bedside of his mother , who is not expected to live. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Colleton County, In the Common Pleas. The Comhahee Fertilizer Co, •» vs. J W Messaervey, et al. B J. virtue of the decree of above court herein, I will sell at public out cry before the courthouse m Walter boro, on salesday in August next (2nd day), within the legal hours, the following described realty: AH that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate in Adams Run township, county and State aforesaid, on the north side of tbe public road known as tbe “Willtown road,” con taining fifty (50) acres more or lens, and bounded as follows: North wardly, eastwardly and westward!” by lands of Annie Mesaervey, any southwardly by tbe M Willtown load.d Terms of sale one half cash, bal ance payable in one year from day of sale, secured by bond of the pur chaser bearing interest at 7 per cent, and n mortgage of the property sold, said mortgage to include the usual tax, insurance and attorney’s fee clauses; with privilege to purchaser to pay all cash. Purchaser to I»T for papers. C G HENDERSOtf. Master July 10,1909. J W Avast, Jr, otjPiae Grove, wee la to sec as yesterday. S L Beaton, Jr, of Ashley Phosphate Works, who hss been vtotjag his mrsats at Ptne Grove, returned yester day afternoon. Married Jn.y fft. at the boms of X Blatt, KAss Lain Btewaad A P These was aaly a few relatives sad - Rev G P Party re* to Ntmtion of the A Perrv <J*rtef. THESE AHE. THEREFORE, to cite since, but lately was discovered be in Orangeburg County. Carter, deceased, that they be and ^ Mr. Maxey with the assistance of *PP*ar before m*-, in the Court of some local officers effected tKe cap- Sjth j^fy! IrterTubWioI! ture Monday afternoon. The Mayor hereof, at 11 o'clock i» the forenoon, to of Orangeburg notified Governor Ansel of the capture, and also of the riimor that he was suspected of hav ing something to do with the killing of J. Benjaman Smoak, of Smoaks. Accordingly, Governor Ansel ordered Constable Maxey to bring the f irisoner here by way of Charleston nstead of taking nim by way of Smoaks. show cause if any they have, whv the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 16th day ol July, A. D. 1809 Published on tbe iifth and 28th davs of July, 1908, in Tbe Press and Standard. JNU. D. EDWARDS. Probate Judge See* Mother Grow Young “It would be bard to overstate the S ondertul change in my mother aince le began to uee Electric Bittera.’’ writes Mrs W L (illPatrick of Deaforth. Me- “Although past 70 she seems really to be grewing young again. She suffered untold misery from dyspepsia for 20 jeers. At least she could neither eet, drioK nor sleep. Doctors gave her up and all temediea tailed till Electric Bitters worked such wonders for her 1 health.’’ They invigorate all vital organs, cure Liver and Kidney troubles, induce sleep, impart strength and ap B it He Only 5oc at John M Klein’s rag Store. V. A. Durant, Agent for the International Auto Biujgy. High Wheel * and Solid Tire, Sand Puller and Hill Climber. I will * lake pleasure in demonstrating the use of this car for prospective purchasers. Write me. For prices apply to W. A. DURANT, Cottagerille, S.G SPECIAL TERM OFDOURT. STATE OF SOUTH CABOLINa, Colleton County. In tbe Couit of General Sessions. Notice is hereby given that a apecial session of tbe Court of General Sessions for the County of Colleton will be held at the court boose st Walterboro, 8 C, commencing on Monday, August 2, 1909, at te i o’clock a m, such special term to be preeided over bv Circuit Judge 8 W G Shipp. Said special term to be, held pursuant to order made by the presiding judge of the Circuit Court fir said county, of date July 8, 1909, and now on fils in my office. Wi ness my band and the seal of this court st Walterboro, 8 C. this i2th day ot July, 1909. (Seal) HD PaDGETT, c. c. c,c. 7 14 3t LETTERS DI8MISSORY. All petsons holding claims against the estate of Moses Brooks will please take notice that on the 10th day of August. 1909, I will file my receipts and apply to ihe Probate court for letter* Jumia- sory a* administrator of ssdd estate. P J Lucas, Administrator. Walterboro, S 0. July 10 1900. NOTICE. Trustees of the various school dis- trlcts will pleeaa take notice that no teacher should be employed who does not bold a teacher’s certificate. Teacher) accepting schools who db opt hold inch certificate will not receive pay for their aarvicea All teachers whoa« cer tificates are not on flia ia this offi .e will gttd thorn ia lor rsgiat) ation. as no Qlaim will ha approved nnioaa the oort>h. cate of the teacher is filed ia this off. m Baeoad or third credo certificate* will . not ho renews 1 B . By order of the County Board ot Kdu- — , FINAL NOTICE. On the 23rd day of August I will make my final return to tbe Probate Judge as executor of the estate of Sally Warren, dec’d, and immediately thereafter ap ply to th* Probate Omit for Letters Dumisaory as such administrator. P W Drawrfr, » Executor. Ju'j 23. 1909. HWBLAC County Sunt, of , Walterboro, 8 0, July 96, iNt. ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE- * All persons indebted to the-estate of HtbuTnatedale will make peyment to toe undersigMduataU persons having claims against auBT estate will present ►ante proparly attested, within the next thirty days. Maggie Trucedale, Administratrix. July 23, 1900 GHil«flr*rv Ory FSR riETCKB'S CASTORI A