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•*}?» r '-y ~K~ -U, THE PRESS AND STANDARD, WALTERBORO, S. DECEMBER 1' c ;.i.avsi:yVvi'K MAKF.S JT !; •oni: c Givim of Gifts a!! «tia«lrulT •ii'- tHi- 1 .ti ••ti is > wining « r Ifc b^fr;n:os r.;v J ^“C>»cT ti c bnstrr^s scare-, tbtr.irof these tunaic—cf those cn \thom the X. ■ V. i ^Ictity has fefied to shine dur(r*e; Sj We months. Cl .nh cf the heart- $ -■* ■ III be thci. s cn Ghr.stn^p morn- ^ the tear stai»ieci eyes of the Utile ^ / f^alT o 'rr.ti * ? ' CIols could in^ t:cauac :i> hCiOiS.’ re r. t: c’cnYw J irem mafung . rur r'easurc cnc is^Oing to give aCbristma ;’ pres- - it should bcwi'ih a cheerful heart. H you can't give in this spirit dc riot . g.vc at all. Cxic give presents to our do at Christmas because they arc our friends and because rvc derive pleasure from fC! »^ tS i y. Trom obS 1 see is o. tc co cn ’Gbr our good tor tunc hniness wherever such giving. In the giving of Christmas pres- ^ entS there should be none of tl^at spirit vehtch suggests commercialism. tTherc should never j£ : be any crpoctattomof reciprocity. ‘The giving of a Christmas^present should be trom the heart. Che rrbscnHtsclf counts for little. Che fi spirit and/motive vyhich prompt the giving are ^ s «-• i mas be it ever cc trJl.hj. u a y. v>'.vc to :ho Utile whom Christmas ctbcrv cc v eutd Ihmg. Yew car, Uccp tca.s of sorrow >sc eyes and brighter, the day a hun- Tor yourcclt. Cryil. all impofiant. fish S.%1 Stf.K, XKW ISKKAD y,, ln)liK<*^U,iu. <,u^. S«iumi»*m» „r l |»- «*l Stoiiiu, h it you’ll take “l , «|^‘'< IHa|a*|K.ln”—Try he Electric Light Proposition. gbt, at a failed m^t- . * * , ouncil. a proposition j Ustablisbim nt of an / plant In- the town, was ntil. Els*«U,»r«> In this ry the main points- of tlon, and .in tbts article to present a few Hiourhts outward appearanc'S of the ion. ^ / ienta •k, and 'M iht font zf' will / vork -elf. t lil y for A* !«• I*” far,* vr*' ank ca«-h asaist u,t iu rt-cur.il* from every **<•,-- j is a p part ally one cause for . Btionifi th“ dim union of Fri- nifrht, namely that sometime >n future an electric light plant will tabliKlied In the,-,•tty. The dis- ssion of Friday/night shows th it , ^ .'w ’ . yS . the toHii is no^ relitly for sura an enterprise! and that in th*' iiear fu ture the Heed for a In'tter n^htin? systenywiH Ih‘ fulfilled. In/ dim-ussjiig thts propostion. luewever. the means of securing sum :) gr-at advantage a; this time will he somewhat Imited t»y reason of the fact that a franchise’has already,- been granted to a private corpora ,ve / iy- / STMAH ISKI K / / boro pulnring wildly into a wh*mo which will bind It for thirty years or longer. a ' Therefore, the proportion would li« ar the most rigid examination, and, if it proves .to fi» wise. *he town •.houlv! accept it. The need for lights is great, but the magnitude of this need shodhl not overshadow the utmost del.beration in consld"r- ing this proposition. It is’not enough to know >that the proposed plant is sufffi lent for the present, for 3«* years, tfce contract period sought, will wort for many changes in the town, and in this propisitlon we must buil^-for the futur**. trliewa <(...♦>• ...ns naturally sug- ge?.f .them a::'!* v. Ithout -np- lH*ar;i.g to f». opjM>sed v< - x h an ea- te'prisc. w.-throw th* m <.111 tor what ih*-' are v,». tii. Wh> rhoiM an industry, wi ;• h w.. ii.l qTyn, one .of th» mo-o valuables franchises ip the town, demand a tu^riufee of |>atron- aye before - .sMfuing the ;syst. m? Why .should rot this inflostry be town, causing t to stand upon its x * our Special Christ- d while some may issued rather early. ; .entlon to the large riety of Christmas which H coutains. tion for the uistalltuciit of such a , ^ . .. , .... placed op a level of all /Pliers in the system. This of course will mak ‘ I u, _ t __ _/_ _. lA it use|»sw to consider at this time a Municipal owened plant. Hut fie fore accepting the proposition made. . ... . to Walterboio w/Uioutaa? guarante** , save itg pov.er To (ielivtn" The goods ..... ^ . . , . . . , land a:Tike a profit; why should not w hat is the mark, t valu* of elertrb-u . ' . . . ^ . , : an electnf light company be placed ^ merits without'gua/ant^e or bonus {of auykind? A i>*w industry <nmes l^S ! . . v/. «.»« • . it would be wise to ask and secure aiiKwcrs to several questions. First. mrc the town uud coud* V x'i « very progrdaalve.'and the pro- IV^anaa of many,of thent Is de-. stratod In tbit »«*«* »>y the ex- pt way In which they have entad their wares j’or the attrac- 0/ th* public. We ulwuya In- la truthfulness in our advart’s,- ta and w* are sure that those lined herein represent truth, ad, by the way. d'J you ever stop Itnfc that the merchants who ad- tae are well worth dealing with? 't fbn think they want your bust- niore than |he other fellow, be- « they ask for It? Haven't you id that the largest stores, those fh contain the best liti“s of good*, those who advertise? Ilave’nt learn-'d to decide where you,, w-itl le your purchases by reading advertisements of the different Hhants? To UCc true success of ^$y mwcantilcenterprlae. advertts- ag is most nevqssayy expense. Aid peopl" are beginning to legtn dial the man who advertises is the proper man with whom to deni. Therefore, we lake pleasure in of fering.you this week th*' large •mount of Christmas advertising which this issue contains, and we respectfully ask that you read them all. are s,ir ** , * ,a * you will find the reading of them to your profit. Certainly you will know wh-re to find Christmas goods, snd the men who wou>d have your shopping Though prematurely it may be. this article would not be tempi ** ty per kilowatt? What are other towns the slxe of Walterboro paying for the Hgbtflfg/of the streets? What are such-other towns paying for In dividual service? What would be th" cost of installing such a system, no that the town may know what it would have to pay for the s>Rtcr.i*jT, caee ft exercised the elause of the contract allowing it to buy the sys tem? Is the system proposed to b- install'd the best and cheapeaf sys tem for the demands of the town? What will be the capacity of the proposed system? Will It be ad equate to the .growth of the town? Will there be auy watered stock In - t> , yC If the rorporation propo,-ed to be or ganised to install the plant? When It Hi eons|dered that In time the tow a, in order to secure ,*h-» b‘-st of service, must buy the plrut. ■H the qrifatious are t.mely. and well) more ,«uld be a^ked. The et- perl'-nces of many towns who have grant«*d franchise for similar in dustries without careful investiga tion ore^Cid Vnotigh -without Walter- in .the same po-ition? Why does not this new enterprise contract with the town fof the supply of current at a certain pflc* per kilowatt and allow the town to take as much or as little current a« It wants to take? Should this new enterprise b* grant ed a guarantee of fiua cess which would not b*- granted even unto the smallest mercantile ♦nt'rprlee? Hri'fiy. should cot tbia new industry In order u, secure its frkocisd, be made to stand 01 its uwi: merits? \ " f S * It is tot the desire of this paper to throw any obstacles in the way yf (he realization of so gr^at a need us electri.r lights, but it does desire tp nrfe a careful investigation of the pfopo.^tion before saddling the town for the next 30 years. K»e.-trfc lights is a nece-witf cow; but in se«-urlng this great 'sec'ual to the city’s growth, the future must be consi dered. If, this proposit'oc is all right. The Press and 8’oirdard ufce- quivocally ,av« ac« ept it, t m- let’s b,- »ure tbftt wc know w hay v.e ar*; •*ir.g Srwt. X X Church nuni Chrteli Of U6 Mind 1 Te« church on (imstnuu our greetings- Mky this wit hoe rbrlaOdos bring you all there/ of may you realize the ful lest and truest meaning of the word XjM flml why not? Of fll the daye in all the year Christina* Is the most appropriate for one to go to church And unite with his neighbors and friends In giving thanks and praise unto Ntn who died that you and X should live. Christmas is his birthday, and above all things one should hear i^short ser mon and offer a prayer of thanks^ for the forturffcs that the past has showered on him and ask forgiveness of all sins. One should 90 to church feeling that It is a pleasure a privilege and not consider It a duty. It will furnish Inspiration that will make one caj of better envying the day and at nightfall be a great deal happier. 1*0 some foods you cat hit back — taste good, but work badly; ferment into stubborn lumps and cause a sick. sour, gassy stomach? Now. Mr. or Mrs. dyspeptic, jot this down; Pape's Diapepsln digests everything leavipg ‘nothing to soar and upset you. There never was anything so saf'ly quick, so certainly effective. No difference how badly your stom ach is disordered you will get happy relief In five minutes, but what pleas es you most is that it strengthens and. regulates your stomach so you .can eat your favorite foods without rear. Most remedies give you relief some times^—they are slow, but not sure. "Pape’s Diapepsin” is quick, posi tive and puts your stomach in n healthy condition so th n misery won’t come back. , // • You feel different as soon as "Pape’s Diapepsin’’ comes in contact with the stomach—distress just van ishes— your stomach gets sweet, nfc gases, no'belching, no “nictations of undigested “food, younj head clears ami you feel fine. Go now. make the best investment you ever made, by g-uing a large fifty cent rase of Pape's Diapepsin from any. drug store. You realize in five minutes 1 how needless it is to’suJTer trim indigestion. dysp"|isia or any stomach disorder. Statement of the ownership, man agement. circulation, etc., required by the act of August, 24. 1#12. of The Press and Standard, published weekly at Walterboro, S. for Oc tober 1. 1 !* 13; Kill tor - It. M. .lef- fertes; .Managing Kdltor—R. M. .Jef feries; Husinetw Manager U. M. Jef feries; Publisher—The Press and Standard. Inc. Owtiersm The Press and Standard. Inc., stockholders be ing R. M. Jefferies, II. K. Savage and Mr»? Annie 8. Jefferies. Known bondholders,'’ mortagees. and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or'tother securities: W. W. Smoak, Aiider*'*n. 8. C.; First National Bank. Walterboro. 8. 0.; Farmers and Merchants Bank. Wal terboro, 8. C. U. M. Jefferies. Kdl tor. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of October. 1*13. T. P. Murray, (L. 8.) Notary Public. 8. C. c ’ fu'i- ’i j “De.-u 1. ,’ ' i'-t- v -i • . I uisii^Ie tk»* bean»v 4 ,f .J 1. ■ fte*:i a elcslr 'V‘ : mid 'it;, .v it «‘kref-4ly ” [)•-..r. ta ,ing <ine - ■ v-'l I Tr-ne: ti ls '• tl cpvt- !,! (Ei, (.lirt. or *- } ft w minuter V' K v •!!. i Your hair Will'fie wrgvy. i ua*' -.i-t bml. J> *» tide so rtr Jttdirc an ’ li^sklc- -iiitifylng r.j ;-i nt^or. of 1 ’ • •!» r 'i se.'-ry.- :»artii fi- o: «*aniir k .;c'- - the • ■ ii t ' -•*»!! /'f •Him;. hair *' I'.un’erii/? s. to tf • • tl\ u pv or- of :* vi c. ;<-e t •if I- 'OO- I' >- hi TTR 1 . Invlgorat s at . -i-i ex'n.i ating a;i ! life-pr .'Im • ; !«a jae^the hair to ^tow and bojutit :l. You can 'rlt b have histrotts hair, ami lots ■ will just g'-t a '» c«- Kndwlton’s Danderine fr< store or toilet counter a directed. How to ttanknipt the 1 A prominent New Yoj says. If it were not foi stockings and thin soled by women the doctors w< ly be bankrupt.** Whei tract a cold do not wait velop into penumonia be once, t'hamberlain’s C< dy is intended especially and colds, and has won putation by its cures of eases. It is most effect pleasant anl safe to tak' by all dealers. XOTK’K. The Christian^ Kndea will meet at the Presbyte at t o’clock on Friday this week. HEINS & LESEMANN, Wholesale Fruits and Produce , Cor. Meetiac and Market Mreets Charleston, S. C. We pay-highest market prices for Poultry, Eggs and Country Produce. Give us a Trial SHIP YOUR PRODUCE —TO— James Colcolough, It5 Market Street, is Eggs, Butter and Poultry. Game la Sea sob. / - / x Phone 1311. / / / M. ROTHSTEIN, Meat Market,/ .... 413 King St. lesion. S. for (Ar Charleston, s. c. I ap alwaya In the market chickena and will pny 1 cent pound Bora tkaa market price. Give me a trial SPOT CAUL C. O. D. CONDON BAKING CO. 117 St. Philip StroeC Wholesale and (tvtnll The Largest and up-u-daU Bakery in Scut’i Carolina. Top-N-och Bread is it. Good. Prompt Attention t 0 Parcel aud Mail O dtra. - • - \ * Chaidc-ton. **. 4 . Phones: fMOV— -40A0. When you are in Charleston. LOOK CP UNCLE DAVE, THE LABGKHT ASSORTMENT OK DIAMONDS, JEWELRY. . AND SILVER IN THE CITY. -4 LARGE number of .unre deemed SHOT GUNS AND OVER COATS AT BARGAIN PRUT*. YOU WILL EASILY MAKE YOUR EXPENSES WHEN PURCHASING FROM ME. / The Best Remedy For Achin Feet Is To Wear Battle Axe Shoe: Let Us Supply Your Neec In Underwear For The Cold Weather. • We Have Fruits For Cake Raisins, Currants, Dates,' Citron, Figs and Nuts. X We Pay $2.00 Per Bushel F« Peas. Eggs Wanted H. W. BUCK, JR * I. D. RUBIN JUST ARRIVE A Car Load of Extra Fine HORSES AND MULE! Which Must Be * . Sold At Once. PRICES AND "TERMS RIGHT WALTERBORO LIVE ST( & VEHICLE COMPANY H. W. Black. Jr. Manager.