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■ 1 • y 4 O P8E36SKT 8A5SRT V-Ui tb«OQom anJ Mambcm of the Fenners Umoo;— In tnany nddrwm, some of them of* recent date I have stretted the necessity of members patro- iiizing our various business en terprises. While there is a stead- fly increasing tendency in this direction, it is not as broad or as universal as the principle of this organisation dictates. > It is a logical assumption that any Fanners Union enterprise should depend almost exclusively for its maintainance and develop ment upon members of the or ganization. All of them wire- houses to the smallest selling and purchaaing agency came into ex- istence in reaponae to enthuaiaa- tk promise of support None of them would have started busi ness had not there been every reason to expect that the demand among the members for their products was sufficient lo insure success. r It frequently happens the stockholders of these enterprises are to blame in that after having taken stock they neglect to pat ronize the institution in which they are interested and to encour age to do so. It happens in other cases that managers chosen, ex cellent from the standjioiut ot business integrity and personal ability, become easily discour aged because of this negligence on the pan of the stockholders. It is a mistake for any manag er to yield to this feeling of dis couragement, as it is a mistake for the stockholder to fail to back up the manager in every conceiv able manner. . „ If the manager finds that nei ther stockholders nor members are rallying with the proper de gree of support to the instiution’s success, it should be a part of his business to put “ginger" into the situation. He can have a heart to heart talk with the stock holders. pointing out their duty to them, not once or twice, but until he has aroused them to a full sense of their duty in the promises.'' He can also devise plans to bring the membership generally to a realization of their obligation to co-operate towards the welfare of the enterprise. Whenever an enterprise is threatened by fmilureor managers drag out s mere existence, it is well for those in charge to inau gurate an. unsparing investiga tion.' It often happens that an ' institution of this nature depends ' upon enthusiasm to keep it going. This is. of course, s greivous error. I cannot too strongly jmprass the fact that any enter prise of this nature that hopes to build success must compete in quality, in business manage ment, in business methods and in price, with the outside world. For instance, it is time wasted to appeal to members to patron ize co-operative enteapriaes when , they can get better service by patronizing business oulside the brganikation. You may be a^ethodist, a Presbyterian, or a baptist, but you are not likely to be lead into a methodist, or presbyterian, or baptist merchant just because he belongs to your church. You require that he contest for your business on the plane of equality with the business world. Identically the same principle must apply to Farmers Union en terprises. One failure or a dozen failures need not daunt the membership in creating new en terprises either backed by stock- . holders or of a purely co-operat- nature. It must be born in mind that every conceivable line of business and every great and small organization in the country has at times suffered woeful fail ure. The ones that have survived and made good are those that built success upon the ruin of failure and have looked upon each apparent backset as containing a lesson for the future. That i$ well to remember as a rule* for guidance in our own enterprises. On the other hand we have had abundant success in some states in this resaect. That is principally why I am hopeful re garding success in every other state. What one set of farmers has done, another set can do. And if we have several score enterprises now in successful operation, sav ing money for thier patrons and returning a profit to their pro moters, there is no reason why the idea should not be materia lized throughout the organiza tion. I deem it time well invested to reiterate these expressions at this moment for the reason that I ex pect this year to mark a great impetus towards the organization of enterprises within the Farm ers Union. Chas. S. Barrett mmyamm * V auunr/ua kmum mrwat CfTS CJUITfl Ml MU M I feB and sprained my ana and was in terrible pain. I could not use my hand or ana # without intense suffering until a neighbor told roe to use Sloan’s Liniment The first application gave roe instant relief and I can now use my arm as well as ever.*—Mas. H. B. Spwhchi, 921 Flora St, Elizabeth, N. J. SLOANS LINIMENT is an excellent antiseptic and germ killer — heals cuts, burns, wounds, and contusions, and will draw the ffoison from sting of poi sonous insects. 25c., 60c. and $1.00 hT—m. nMtl*. *hr«|, »•<! pavltrr Mat (r**. Addr*** Dr. Earl 8. Sloan, BasUa, Mua, V.S.A. THE FARMERS' UNION C9LUMII DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS AND NEWS OF THE FAtHERS’ UNION OF COLLETON COUNTY. Are the locals and promptly? meeting regularly How about some Union picnics little later? County Union Meeting next Satur day. WANTED—Local Secretaries to aend in some news for This column. Better decide to plow up a acres of that big cotton crop plant it in corn. How about the Spring garden? There is no space on the farm that will yield greater returns than the small plot giveq to the garden. The Ehrhirdt’TTDenmark Railway company has been eommiasionad by *be secretary of the state, the capi tal stock being $75,000. The company propones to con struct a railway of standard gauge from Denmark to Ehrhardt. a dis tance of 17 miles. The road will connect at Denmark with the Sea board Air Line railway and the At lantic Coast Line railway and at Ehr hardt with the Green Pond branch of the Atlantic Cooat Line The new line will pass through one of the richest sections of the State. Under the present acedule it re quires one day to go from Columbia to Walterboro and adjoining towns, With the new road, it will require only a few hours. Very often parties going to Walterboro go to Charles ton in the afternoon and spend the night there, leaving forj Walterboro the day fallowing. The petitioners filing a petiton j * with the secretary of the state for a charter are C. W. C.arris, S G. Ray, Charles Ehrhardt, J. B. Guess and J. L. Copeland. The petition of the road follows an agitation of one year for a con nection with Ehrhardt from one of the main line roads of the State. The Atlantic Coast Line refused to extend its Green Pond branch from Ehrhardt to Denmark. The com- pqpy will be made up of private in dividuals. The road will operate in dependent of other roads, it is said, although, of course, there will be traffic arrangements.—The State. COL. JAMES COSGROVE DEAD. Col. James Cosgrove, one of the best known citizens of Char leston, and a man long promi nent in that community, died early Sunday morning at the Johns Hopkins Hospital of Balti more, where he had gone three week* ago for consultation with specialists. A week ago he uaderwent an operation, which disclosed the fact that he had been suffering with cancer, and little hope was entertained aa te his recovery. Colonel Coagrove is better known in this State, perhaps, on account of his connection with the Good Ronds and Drainage League of which he was presi dent He visited Colleton county on the occasion of the organiza tion of the Colleton County Good Roads and Drainage League ^at which time he made a very help ful speech. He was interested in the work of drainage as were few men. He will be missed in Charleston county. President Barrett is writing a series of fine letters to the press of the country. A number of these letters are reproduced in The Press and Standard. We trust the mem bers are reading them regularly. It is gratifying to see the interest the boys of the county an* taking in the Boys’ Corn club. It is time Col leton farmers were finding out the capacity of the soil in the production of corn. The next quarter’s dues are now due. It is hoped that these will be received before the loth of April, at which time the County Secretary of many graces and accomplish- has to make his quarterly report. PAUGETT KINSEY- Smoaks. March 27.—Special: A weddipg cf considerable intei- est to this community wassolumn- ized Sunday afternoon when Miss Mattie Padgett became the bride of John W. Kinsey. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. E. Rush ton of the Meth odist church at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Rosa Pad gett at 3 o’clock. There were present only the family of the bride and that of J. L Smoak the nearest neighbor of Mr. Kinsey. Miss Padgett is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Rosa Padgett, of Smoaks, and is a young lady win Build You Up and Make You Strong Old people, tired, weak, run down people, delicate children, frail mothers, and those recovering from severe illness, this is a fact Thousands of genuine tes timonials from reliable peo f >le prove this claim, and to urther support the fact and prove our faith in what we say, we unhesitatingly de clare that any one who will try a bottle of VINOL will have their money returned without Question if they are not satisfied that it did them good. JOHN M KLEIN, Druggist, Walterboro. S. C. DECISION ANNOUNCED. The County Board of Education has announced its decision in' the matter of the appeal by Prof. L. C. Padgett from the action of the Trustees of Strickland School District, Np. 4, in dismissing him from the school. The decision is in favor of Professor Padgett, and the Trustees are ordered to open the schooliand continue it til the public money is exhausted, as this is what the County Board decided was the contract between the Trustees and Professor Padgett. It is understopd that the Trustees will appeal from this decision, and * the opening of the school will possi bly be delayed till the matter is heard and decided by the State Board of Eduction. This Board meets on the 7th of April, at which time the matter will be taken up in all probability. M. P. Howell, Esq. represents the Trustees; Padgett. Lemacka and Moorer, Professor Padgett. The Trustees of Strick land School District are Jaa. M. Strickland, F. Padgett and I. E. Strickland. to disorders of the stomach Chamber- Isli’s 8to—ch ead Liver Tablets cor reel these disorders eed enable you to sleep. For sole by ell deetore. Professional Notices. Was. J. Fish barn* « Heber R. radgett F1SHBURNE & PADGETT ~ A Attorney* and Counselor* at Law WALTERBORO. - S. C. OFFICE OF Or. A- J. Anderson DENTAL SURGEON Office Hours: ? X’ m '' i p ' ** s p. m., o p. os- OPPOSITE Fanner* aod Merchant* Bank. ’Phone lOOa. WALTERBORO. 8. a liOt the local secretaries take hold of this matter and get up the dues and j send them in. 'another appeal to county ’ BOARD. Ik* heard Education Another appeal to the County Hoard of the 10th of April is that of Miss Bessie Bellinger against the Trus tees of Pemcl School District. Miss Bellinger alleges in her complaint that she was ordered to close her school at the end of six months, when she had a contract to teach ft* seven months. The school was closed by the Trustees because the attend ance had fallen off so much, and be- couse they wished to make some ad* dition to the sahool house. The Trustees of this District are J. K. Graves, Jasper Robertson and Jonas O’Quin. menu*. For several years she has been one of the most success ful teachers in the county. Mr. Kinsey is one of the most prosperous and substantial farm ers in this community. He is a young man of many sterling qualities. The best wishes of the entire | community follow Mr. and Mrs. «»n Kinsey in their journey through life. by Whoa yoa bsva rbauaatum In year borl*ln* Liniment sick Nttof It 1 aqaartar. why saffor? For Ala by alldaaton w Deo yon n*r* rm foot or hwtop as* Cbai aadyoawfugat hole ' H- W. BLACK SB, DENTAL SURGEON 1 have reopened my dental office, and have associated with me DR. JOHN H. BAKER. All work given prompt attention. Office next Terry & Shaffer’s Store. Office Hours: 8.30 am to S p. m. 3 to 6 p. m. ’Ppone No. 07a. "Walterboro, S C L When Yon Hunk of Buying THRU.OF BYRNES We carry a complet line of Dry Goods, Notions, Hosiery) and Un- derwear. - • Our Shoes and Hats have style combined with comfort and give excellent service. Coa^ete AssortMflt Of CHOICE GROCERIES HYRNE’S STORE. Walterboro, * » South Carolina. J First-Class Dental Work at Reasonable Prices 8 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-j That Beware of Ointment* for Catarrh Contain Mercury, •« mercury will rarely destroy Ihe «enre of smell sod oomvletely derange the whole syetem when entering it through the mucon* surfaces. 8uch article* •hontd .sever be used except on pre- •cripttoa* from reputable physicians, aa the damage they will do ia ten fold to the good yoa can poseiblv derive from them Hall’a Catarrh Cure, manufac tured by F. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo, O. contains no mercury, dad 1* taken ia- teraally. acting directly upon the blood and mnocu* surface* of the ayetem. In baying Hall'* Catarrh Core be earn yoa gat the genuine. It to taken Internally and made In Toledo, Ohio, by rTj. Cheney A Co. TeepmoelaU free. Bold by Drnfgtou. Price, 78c. per bottle. Teke Hall's Family Pills for ooasU- Dr. L M. Strickland f Dentist SMOAKS, S. e. C E. DURANT* Grit Eat*r and Land Surveyor. Will be in Walterboro ftt J. B. Ackerman’s on Saturdays and all other days when not at work in field. ’Phone No. yjy. Best plates $2.50 to $900 Gold crowns 22k 4-5° to 5.00 Bridge work per tooth 4.00 to 5.00 Silver fillings* 50c. to 1.00 Gold filling $1.00 up Painless Extraction of Teeth a Specialty—50c. CHARLESTON DENTAL ROOMS 306 King St CHARLESTON, S. C. * C. S Latimer, D. D. S., Prop. We pay Railroad fare within twenty-five miles on all work ’ amounting to $10.00 or more. ✓ builders’ Material Wanted the public to know that we have a most complete line of all kinds of builders' material, such as DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, SHINGLES, MOULDING, BRICK, LUMBER, ETC. A At prices to suit Let us know your wants. C. A. SAVACt Manufacturer of Rnigh inf Dressed Lumber. Womans Power Over Man -o ‘Woman’s most iiorious endowment t* the power to awaken end hold the pure and honest love of a worthy men. When she lose* it and still love* on, no on* lb the wide world can know the heart agony she endure*. The woman who suffers from weak- aa** *ad derangement of her special womanly or ganism soon loses the power to sway the heart of a man. Her general health suffer* and she loses her good looks, her attractiveness, her amiability and her power and prestige as « woman. Dr. R.V. Pierce, ai Buffalo, N.Y., with the asaistance of his staff of able physicians, baa praar ritinii for and cared many thousand* of women. He has devised a successful rum tit) for woman's ail ments. It is known ns Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Praseripaion. It is a positive specific for the weaknesses and disorders peculiar to women. It purifies, regu lates, strengthens and heals. Medicine dealers sell it. No fissexf dealer will advise you to accept a substitute in order to make a little larger profit. IT MAKES WEAK SICK WOMEH Dr. Phccc't Ptnnaant Delhi* rvyIWi and 1 STRONG, Lhmr, and Bowri*. 1 ■ NEW LINE | | Spring Clothing | I have just received a large shipment of New Spring Clothing for Men, Women and Children. By purchasing in large quanti ties I am able to sell these goods at very low prices. Come and see my display of Men’s Spring Suits, Extra Trousers, Ladies’ Coat Suits, Voile Skirts, Panama Skirta and Children’! Dresses. All new goods. Big Bargains. It will pay you to see my stock before you buy.