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Farmers’ Union Department. i* This Department is intended for the use of the members of the Farmers’ Union in this county and is open to their use. Let your communications he in Saturday to insure appear ance the following week. COUNTY UNION MEETNIG OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR NEXT TERM AND MUCH BUSINESS TRANSACTED. URGE ATTENDANCE OF DELEGATES. The regular monthly meeting of the County Farmer’* Union was held at the court house Saturday. Dele gate* from seventeen of the locals were present besides a number of viating members. Several matters of importance to the Union were discussed at the meeting and acted upon. Plans for carrying out the work of the Union during next year were diacuned and it is safe to say that there will be’’something doin,” in Colleton from a Union standpoint. The report of the committee ap pointed at the last meeting to decide upon rules governing the crop con tests in the county was adopted. The only change made in the sched ule of prizes a% published last week was the substitution of pea-vine hay for pindars. The following com mittee was appointed to have charge of contest, prepare and pub lish rules etc. Jas E Peurifoy, Paul K Crosby and L H Koger. President Padgett announced that he had arranged with Prof.. D. N. Barrow of Clemson College, who is conducting farmers’ institutes over the State, to hold an institute at Walterboro, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6, 7 and 8,1910. He urges every farmer in the county to be present at this institute, as it will be of great benefit to them. The election of officers for the ensuing term was the last business of the meeting. Some discussion was had as to whether or not the officers of the County Union should be paid for their services. It was decided that the only salaried officer be the secretary-treasurer, who should receive |5 per month. There were contests on only two of the offices that of president and secretary-treasurer. For the for mer there were three nominees, L. C. Padgett, the incumbent. John 0. Jaques, Jr. and J. D. Risher. The vote resulted as follows: Padgett, 23; Risher, 9; Jaques, 2. Mr Padgett was, therefore, re-elected on the first ballot. For secretary-treasurer, there were two nominees, G W Sweat, the present incumbent, and W. YV. Smoak, Jr. Mr Sweat received 11 votes and Mr Smoak, 22. The following are the newly elected officers: President—L C Padgett, Smoaks. Vice-President—J D Risher. Round. Secretary-Treasurer—W, W Smoak Jr. Walterboro. Chaplain—Joseph L a n g d a 1 e, Weeks. • Doorkeepers—S P Goodwin, Wal terboro, and J A Willis. Ciiftngnsflle. Conductor, G W Sweat, Hender sonville. County Business Agent—W B Easterlin, Round. County Organizer—W W Smoak, Jr. Walterboro. Executive Committee—Jno 0. Jaques, Jr., Paul K* Crosby, S. J. Patrick. C F Koger, A. C. Breland. DELEGATES PRESENT. The following are the locals and the representatives present: Stokes—Jos C Drawdy, Henry Robertson, J H Blocker. Maple Cane—J. O. Jaques, J. A. Willis, L M Sanders. Sniders—M A Crosby, L L Hern don, W B Crosby, Arthur Herndon. Williams— islandton—J P Ponds, A S Yarn, W M E Campbell. Dry Branch—R M Brabham. Tabor—Frank Robertson, Judge Breland. Newton Crosby. Hendersonville—G W Sweat, G E H Moore. Smoaks—L C Padgett, J A Jones. Lodge.'- - Horse Pen—L H Koger, C F Koger, Jos Tangdale. Cottageville.— Walterboro—Jas E Peurifoy. S P Goodwin, W J Trowel!. Bethel—J A Breland, M L Taylor, G A Wallinur, C H Breland. Bells—B R Ulmer, E C Crosby. H W Hudson, Jr. S. B. Crosby. Hudson’s Mill—J D Benton, D J Zellars, W H Ulmer. Adnah—Paul K Crosby, J B Du- Bois. Meggett - Edisto—J 1) Risher, S J Patrick. Berea - Adams Run - Hall—T B Caldwell, A V Ricken- baker. Omega—H L Griffin, B R Griffin, A C Breland. Fuller- Mt Carmel — NT. CARMEL LOCAL ORGANIZED- Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock, the county organizer met a number of the farmers of Mt. Carmel at the school house and proceeded to orga nize a local there with 11 members, i five of whom had taken a demit i from Stokes local. This local is in i the center of a thickly settled com munity, and it is predicted that soon this will be one of the best locals in the county. Meetings will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 3 p. m. The following are the officers: E. B. Way, president; G. E. Lin der, vice-president; G. M. Bennett, secretary-treasurer; Henry Robert son, chaplain; L. M. Linder, conduct or; R. A. Linder, doorkeeper; T. S. Lirder, business agent. WALTERBORO LOCAL MET. The Walterboro local met Satur day afternoon at 3 o’clock at the court house, with a good attendance of the members. After routine matters were attended to and some candidates initiated the election of officers was entered into, resulting in the reflection of all the old offi cers, but doorkeeper, H. H. Hide- man. who asked to be excused as he could not meet every time. Bro. B. G. Cone was elected to fill the vacancy. M* 0 * • KID BOUDOIR SUPPERS FOR L A D I E S 9 —IN- BLACK, * BLUE, PINK, TAN, RED, ALL SIZES, $1.00 A PAIR. Add 15c. for express charges. HOSIERY TO MATCH 25c. A PAIR. « H- J. WILLIAMS. SHOE AND HOSIERY STORE, 248 King treat, CHARLESTON, S. C FARMERS' UNION DIRECTORY NATIONAL. President -Chas S Barrett, Union City, Ga. Vice-President J E Montgomery, Gleason. Tenn. Secretary-Treasurer—R H McCul loch. 116 1-2 W. Broad street, Texar kana. Tex. STATE A. J. A. Perritt — President, Lamar. S. C. E W Dabbs, Vice-President, Mayesville. J. Whitner Reid—Sec-Treas., Columbia, S. C. LOCALS. Adnah- J B DuBois, presi dent; Paul K. Crosby, secretary- treasurer. . Bells—W. W. Bryan, president; H W Hudson Jr secretary-treasurer. Stokes—W. F. Copeland, Presi dent, E. B. Way, secretary-treasurer. Maple Cane—J. F. Addison, presi dent, J. F. Seigler, secretary-treaa- rer. Sniders—W. C. Brant, president; J. K. Getsinger, secretary-treasurer. W'illiams—Dr. C. E. Kinsey, presi dent; J. F. O’Quin, secretary-treas urer. Islandton—A. E. Rentz, president; C. R. Mears, secretary-treasurer. Dry Branch—T. H. Caldwell, president; Jesse Crosby secretary- treasurer. Tabor—C. B. Crosby, president; J. J. Crosby, secretary-treasurer. Hendersonville—G. E. H. Moore, president; M. H. Carter, secretary- treasurer. Smoaks—L. C. Padgett, president; J. W. Kinsey, secretary-treasurer. Lodge—L. J. Jones, Sr., president; P. M. Johns, secretary-treasurer. Horse Pen—Joe Langdale, 'presi dent; G. L. Smoak, secretary-treas urer. Cottageville—Dr. W. A. Kirbye, president; H. W. Ackerman, secre tary-treasurer. Walterboro—W. W. Smoak, Jr., president; E. W. Goodwin, secre tary-treasurer. Bethel —H. W. Breland, president; Allen Padgett, secretary-treasurer Hudson’s Mill—J. D, Hudson, president; Dr. A. Willis Hudson, secretary-treasurer. Meggetts—S. J. Rumph, presi dent; E. L. Comm ins, secretary- treasurer. Edisto—A. G. Yarley, president; S. J. Patrick, secretary-treasurer. Berea—L. B. Linder,• president; J. M Strickland, secretary-treasurer. Adams Run - Dr J T Taylor, presi dent; S G Taylor, secretary-treasurer Hsll—A. V. Rickenbaker, Presi dent; F.. T. Hiers secretary-teas- urer. Omega—H. P. Martin, president; B R Gnffin, secretary-treasurer. Hssvy, impart blood mrisrJkd is BMddy, indigsstloa. This M Burdock Blood £? rich, red, pars— rsotorss perfect hmllh. THE H. W. COHEN STORE, THAT MAKETGOOD UNEQUALLED CLOTHING VALUES. r> We are offering GREATER VALUES in Men’s and Boys’ clothing than ever, In fact they are VAL UES that can not be equalled anywhere. And if you are paying any attention to the style, workman- ship, duribility and fit of your Garments, you]will find that they can not be duplicated at all in Colleton County. And the offering in Men’s and Boy’s 'shoes, (hats, shirts, neckwear, etc- Also Ladies and Misses cloaks 0 * will more than meet the expectations of the ’most exacting buyer at the. ’ H. W. COHEN STORE REMEMBER, our • m • to members of the U o “Farmers’ Union” when you are readyjto buy. TO ELECT OFFICERS. A full attendance of the members of Hudson’s Mill local is requested Friday evening of this week, as the election of officers will come up. OMEGA LOCAL TO MEET- Omega local. No, 687 will meet Dec. 22, for the purpose of electing officers and attending to other busi ness of importance. B. R. Griffin, Sec Treas. WHAT AILS THEM? Considerable comment has been had recently as to the indifference of a few of the locals in the county which are never or seldom repre sented at the County meetings, and are seemingly lethargic. These lo cals should bestir themselves and not lag behind. We would ask again, what is the matter with Williams, Cottageville. Meggett. Berea. Adams Run and Fuller? The county meetings are important and you should have dele gates present. . , ENTER THE CONTEST. There should be many entries in' the agricultural contest in this county. It is an opportunity fora Competitive friendly rivalry of which progressive farmers should take advantage. Write any mem ber of the committee Or see them for particulars and entry blanks. TO ORGANIZE BUCKHEAD. A meeting has been arranged to organize a local at Buckhead school house Saturday afternoon Dec. 11th. at 3 o’clock. Everyone interested ie urged to be present at the appointed time. Express Delivered or called for at every part of the city. Telephone 8b. N. C. A. SAULS, AGENT. At Southern ExpressJCo. Walterboro, S. C. Clareace L Fisbbarie, EEALER IN General Merchandise, Shoes, Groceries, Etc. Your patronage solicited. Come to see us when you are in town. Next door to Brown Furni ture and Hardware Company. kill™ COUCH Mt CURB tm« LUNGS WITH Dr. Kkf's Nnr Dbcmry wcasr-jfflBs. HYRNE’S STORE t Walterboro, * * South Carolina. ATTRACTIVE LUTE ' OF DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, SHOES AND HATS. BLANKETS AND JCOM- FORTS. COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OK CHOICE GROCERIES. BEEF, VEAL AND FOBS. Customers can be supplied at all times with the freshest and best at my Market Highest Prices Paid for Beef battle. H. A. PRANCES, - WALTERBORO, S. 6. GfflGHESTUt SPILLS NMNO DIAMOND .a LAORS I k SmmM for CKt-cass-ms 1AMOMD SKAlfo FULLS la B» *ndj K.D ■MUllic boats, tested wilk BU S3S, EVERYWHERE Electric IBIttersI POft KIDNIYaLIVIIt AND STOMACH TNOUBL1 It Is Um bm nsdiei ovsr a JivifCfct'B .. ■ jt .u :*• f ■ \ „ V. I AMU