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* *4, .\L* r • ,tAGt JOUS IBB PBXM AMD RAMBABD .WtdnwdWi-lbv 17, 1916. Tbc Preu and Standard _ .. - s. c. 1077. rUBLiftiifiv SVbm¥ WEDNBiDAi AFTBRXOOir BT TME AXD gTAUfDAlU^ tar. Office. ... Telephone. .Mai a Street 10b DEATHS W. W. SMOAKt Editor and Mgr. Entered terboro, 8 Diatter. Mr*. Joeephine Tbowpeon. * - Mrs. Joeephioe Tbompeon died Thursday Bight at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. 1. Padgett, after an Ulneaa of several weeks. She was in her 80th year and had been in failing health for sometime. Mrs. Thompson late H. M at the postoffiee at Wal- attorney and leading rltl . C.. as second clas* mall Hston. aluie »he i»:nily many y< ai .'. Jlr. ^Trotup 'in Subscription Rates: ' One Year fl „;, im Ktx Months ..... ■ ■ ‘ ‘ I, g, 1 hree Months.., ,.*•••; taflT . . t was the widow of the Thompson, a prominent ritizea of \V !- resided for pson died ’O yearn ago, .ir d left 11.e femin? of a Iftrre family of be; and .I ; ; Thr il^Of 90.1, ll, tlu I lie .! 1. >-r»m d at RemfttaueeE. t! ' 8htnrdr«y mOrn . 'taken there by All chdcka and drA-fts should 1*0! day'. Thene drawn in favor rf The Prejii and terboro, the f ; i. Rtandard. .. — — ! mains " ere Mr. oird Mrs! J. J, P;td Look at the printed label on your g^tt. Mr. and. M’«. W. <■', Sannderr paper The date thereon ahows f Mrs. P. It. Dicks, of Waite’rboro. and when the subscription expire*. For. M r. and M» 1 W. W. (’one. of Lo.lgr. PALM BEACH AND KEEP Are The BtSeal ill'll® *r ward your money In ample time for renewal. Notice date on label care fully, and if not correct please notify us at once. Subscribers desiring the address of their paper changed, will please state In their comtnnnicetion both the old end the uev n ■ —i ref*** That UidKelunU Mectim;. B. G. Thompson, of Lodge, h * ’e gone on before to make the necr arrangements for the funeral at \V:1 listen. The surviving children ar* • It. H. Willis. SimpBOBTiil®; 11 7. \V. Head. Willlston; ^!r*. P. H. Dicks. Walterboro: Mrs .1. J Pa<lg< tt. WbI teiboro; Mrs. \V W.. (’one. Lodg - *;- . Mrs. W. C. Saunders, Walterboro; IB. Q, Thotupson, Lo<lge; H. G. The following call to the men of'Thompson, Wllliston. There are al Hampton county to be present at the i so 8Urv, ' ,n * h, f sixty-five grand- _ I child rea and seventeen great-grand- Rldgeland meeting of the Southern Carolina Asrociatlon, which 1* to be held there Friday of this week, ap peared in the last issue of the Hampton County Herald, written by Editor Thomas M. Seawell. This is so good that we say to it ‘ a Amen, ,, and ask that our readers apply it to Colleton county, and act accord ingly. The editorial follows: It is our purpose to urge up on the rittsens of Hampton county that they begin now to make thefr preparations to be present at this meeting. The time has come when the people of flhls section of the State and more especially the people of Hampton county, have ah op portunity sueh as they have never had before that will bring about the development of/the low country. A few weeks ago we urged that Hampton county be well represented al the Wal terboro meeting ami as a result Hampton county had more rep resentatives present than any other county In the section. Now in the coming meeting at Ridgeland Hampton county must do what she has already done In the matter of the 'Wal terboro meeting and see to it that the record she made is not lowered. W> want V> hav« at this coming meeting more men and women from Hampton county than will go from any other rounty in the entire sec tion except Jasper. W'e can do It. We must. Our call is go ing out to the men of Hampton county who are able to recog nize the fact that this section of the Stgte is not developed like ” oi^er sections arg, and still fur ther that there Is 4 crying need that this dcjtflopmcnt come x shortt sod that it oomc Ab boon As possible. Mcp of Hampton (Njunty. you have been loaders in many things in the past. There is a work to be done for this section of the State. Our lower coun ties must be placed on a par with those in other sections of the State and a leadership is needed in this fight for develop ment. We must not prove un true to the task l*efore us. Men of Hampton county, are you In terested In having this county as highly developed as such coun ties as Marlboro, whose fame is even greater than the State? If so now Is the time to do things that will bring this about. We urge you to attend this meet ing tt Ridgeland Friday, the '19th of this month. You rec ognize your need. You talk about Improved conditions. Take this day off and by your presence help out a movement that will be worth much to you .and your children. childfen. Mrs. Thompson was in mnny re spects a remarkable woman. She was married to Mr. Thompson, who was a graduate of Edinburgh Uni versity. he being a native of Dundee. Scotland. After their marriage they returned to Scotland and resided for four year*. 1867 to 1871. Find ing that Mr*. Thompson did not rel ish the customs of tbe people of, the country. Mr. Thompbon returned to the United State* and located at Wil- liston, where for many years he practieed- law. and took a leading part in the affairs of hi* community and State. Mrs. Thompson la not dead but lives again in her ehildren, all of whom are doing well, and are taking their places as progressive and up. right citizens. One of her grand children. was Lieut. Willis of the United States Aviatio ncorps. who made a recent flight In Mexico and was lost for several days. A good woman has gone to her reward. Mrs. M. P. Hlott, ' Mrs. M. P. Hlott, the widow of the fate M. P. Hiott, who for many years was probate Judge of Colleton county died at the home of her sis ter. Mrs. A. C. Beach, near town, Friday. Mrs. Hlott was in her 84th year, and had been in failing health for sometime of diseases incident to one who had reached her advanced age. The funeral took place Satur day morning, being conducted by Rev. Cba*. B. Smith, pastor of the local Methodist church, With Inter ment following at Live Oak <'eme- tery. The deceased is survived by two sons. P. P. and A. P. Hlott, of the Sandy Dam section, and one sister, >lrs. A. C, Ben$h, with whom she C'EI y We Have Them In All Coidrs Styles, Sizes and Prices. \ $5.00 and lip a Suit . Cohen Store A. S. KARESH, Mgr. SCHOOL WORKERS HAVE ORGANIZED • * * Had son Mill School Forms a lairge ami Enthusiastic Organization. Ruffin, R. 2, May 15.—A school Improvement association was organi zed at Hduson Mill, May 11. Mrs. H. S. Strickland, %.ho is organizer, gave a very InterAstiiig and Instruct ive addresa. The following officers were elected: — President, Mrs. K. K. Hudson. Vice President, Mrs. H. A. Crosby. Secretary-treasurer, Miss Gertrude Hudson. Membership Committee — Mrs. Bertha Black, Mrs. C. J. Crosby and Mis* Minerva Crosby. Program Committee—Mrs. C. J. Crosby and Mrs. J. A. Hudson Social Committee—Misses Kate Preacher and Naomi Yarn. „ School house Committee—Misses hiade bt-r borne In recent year*. IlorjAonie Rel!*» Crosby, Thelma Ulmer, husband, the late M. P. Hlotl. died jn 11*03. He was among the best known and most widely loved and respected of any man 1* public lif*' for many years. Mrs. Hlott was a lovable woman and possessed many admirable traits of character, which endeared her to all 'who knew her. \ FAMILY COUGH SYRUP. Can b# made by mixing Pine-Tar. Aconite. Sugar. Hyotcyamus, Sassa fras, Peppermint. Ipecac, Rhubarb. Mandrake. Cap«kum. Muriate Am monia. Henev and Glycerine. It la pleasant, healing and soothing, rais es the phlegm, and give* almost in stant relief. For convenience of thou* who prefer not fuss, it i* *up- rdied ready made in 25c bottle* un der name of Dr Bell’* Pine-Tar- Honey. Can be had at your drug gist. Insist on getting J>r, Bell's Pioe-Tar-Honey and see that the formula is on the package. $ $ $ ifc 4 •"!' ♦ sk * H* * ^ ♦ 4 lOTTAGEVII.LE EI.EITION AT W ALTERBORO The following was taken from a recent, issue of The News and Cour ier. from it* "Srt Year* After" col umn: "At a recent election at the above named place, the following gentle men were duly ele«ted to serve for the coming year: Intenanb, Campbell G. Henderson; Wardens, John O. Edwards. Robert'L. Fraser. Edward B. Webb. Chas. A. Myers. B Frank lin Bradford.” L ' .i *#«****#* ******* \ ' > > Cottngevllle. May 16.—One of th<‘ most (enjoyable social features *?(' the season was the annual Fpworth League pUftic. which was given Fri day afternoon at J Sullivan's Ferry. About fifty young people, besides visitors and chaperones were pres ent. At six o'clock tea was ready. The young folks who. up until this time, had been pleasantly passing away the time, bpat riding and walking through the wood*, were Invited to partake of a delightful repast. Each did full justice to the bountiful sup ply 'of fish, which Mr J. C. Miller was so kind in providing. Mi*s Carrie Willis, of Greenwood, Fla., who gave up her place as teach er in the graded school here on ac count of her health. Is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. B. H. Willi* greatly improved in health, much to the delight of her many friends here. }(1** Blanche Ackerman, who has been teaching school near Blshop- ville. f* at home for the holidays. Prof. Frank Connor, of Smoaks. spent last week-end here with bis brother. Prof. 8. M. Connor. A much enjoyed social feature was a reception given in honor of the graduating class by Mis* Winnie Ackerman on last Saturday evening Those to graduate are Gussie Du- Bant, Rennie Sineath, Winnie. Ber nice and Ethel Ackerman, Virginia Jordan. Kmic Reeves, Annie Pierce and Fletcher Reexes. Among oth- [ ers present were Miss Carrie Willis. Greenwood. Fla ; Mrs. Ruth Acker man. Mis* Daisv Rlack. Miss Florle Belle O'Neal. Prof. S. M. Connor. Mr. Cleveland Hlott. Burwell Smith. Jr.. Roland, Wendell and Marlon Ackerman. Lillie Ireland. ' •' t School Grounds Committee- Masters Mucks Crosby, Reuben Cros by and Eddie Hudson. Committee on Sanitation—Mrs. A. L. Padgett and Mrs. J. D. Hudson. Members — Mesdames Bertha Black, H. A. Crosby, C. J. Croshv. K. K. Hudson. J. D. Hudson, J. A. Hudson, A. Q. Padgett, J. D. Vam. Lou Smith; Misse* lola Crosby. Mi nerva Crosby, Gertrude Hudson. Liz zie Preacher, Kate Preacher, Mamie Yarn. Naomi Yarn. Thelma Ulmer, Lillie Breland and Annie Belle Cros by. The first mooting of the school improvement association will be held at 4 p. m. May 20. Let every mem ber be present. GERTRUDE HUDSON. Secretary-Treasurer. CLASSIFIED ADS. FORSALE NNJ FOR KALE—One barrel first-class syrup, 60 gallons.—O. B. Risher, Round, S. C. Itp. FOR KALE—K large number of sec ond-hand buggies and surries for sale from 810.00 up. Several horses and mules for sale from $50.00 up.—A. WICHMAN & SON. 3-15-2tortf. FOR KALE—One two-horse gasoline engine at a bargain. Practically new. In first-class condltion.-^The Press and Standard. 22-15-tf FOR HALE—Large tract of good farm lands, w ithin the Walterboro school district, healthy locality. Easy terms. For particulars ap- ' ply to Mrs. Annie S. Neyle, Wal terboro, S. C. 5-10-41. Ktomnch Trouble. "I suffered with stomach trouble for years and tried everything I heard of, but the only relief 1 got was temporary until last spring I sow Chamberlain's Tablets adver tised and procured a bottle of them at our drug stoce. I got immediate relief from that dreadful heaviness after eating and from pain in the stomach." writes Mrs. Linda Har- rod. Fort Wayne, Ind. For sale by all dealers. Misses Beulah Glover. Marian Gloxer and Eunice Glover left Mon day for a visit of several weeks to relatives at Nesmith. MVs. Mont gomery, who Is a sister of Misses Marian and Beulah Glover, resides there and It fa she whom they will visit. • FOR RENT FOR RENT—One house near school building, five rooms.—G. W. Glo- Ver, Walterboro, S. C. 5-17-Xt FOR RENT—During the summer month* th* Harley Saunders home on Hampton street, either entire of part thereof. Apply to F. S. Long. 5-10-31. t'OR RENT—1 doM.e to rent my home, furnished, in Walterboro during the summer months. Use of garden, cow and chickens go with place. Rent very reasonable. Mrs. A. C, vonLehe, Walterboro. WANTED WANTED—White, red and water oak stave and heading bolts, and ash heading bolts. Write for prices and specifications.—The Southern Cotton Oil Company, Cooperage department, Savannah. Georgia. It. LOST 1A)HT—Sunday morning one cash- mere rain coat between Walter boro and Pregnall Bend. Reward if returned to City Garage. BUSINESS LOCALS —Land plaster for peanuts at H. W. Black. Jr. Best fertilizer for making sound pinders. BcM Thing for a Bilious Attack. On account of niv confinement in the printing office I have for years been a chronic sufferer from indi gestion and liver trouble. A few weeks ago 1 had an attack that was so severe that 1 was not able to go to the case for two days. Failine to get any relief from any other **************** * Personal Mention * • * ****** * ********* Mr. and Mrs. KUis deTreville came id yesterday afternoon from Beau fort. having made the trip in auto. \ They expected to arrive In time for the funeral of Mr. Sauls, but on ac count of delay at the Combahce Fer ry did not get to Walterboro till too late. They returned today. Prof. E. Bohun Bellinger , who A Match For The GRADUATE A good watch is a constant reminder of the value of time—a dollars and cents as set. When you think of a graduation gift, de cide upon a WATCH. See our specials at $15. Elgin in 20 year gold filled, or $30 in ’ > . / .• v.. * ‘ / /. V ; 14k solid gold cases in 6 or 0 sizes. 4 . *4 Fran Jewky Si® 1 ®’ ^ Rev. Herbert F. Sehroeter is at tending a meeting of Episcopalians In Columbia this week/ E A. Thain of CMar. ig the g mt of his sister. Mrs, W. Z Ayer. Mr Thain is a prominent business man of that thriving little city. treatment.' I took three of Chamber-,^, been teach,ng school in Screven l^s Tablets and the next day I county. Georgm. Is spending a few- felt like a new man." writes H. C. | town as the guest of rola- Bailey. E.ilhor Carolina News. Chap- lives and friends, in S C. For sale by all dealers. —0-®— A fa r which has attracted consld- 1 Mrs. C. T. Cummigs and little enable attention thi* week is a Sedan ehildren. Dorris and C. T.. Jr., vis- • car, made by the Ford people, and ited relatives at Varnville tha latter , recehed in a shipment of Fords re- part of the week, reived by Rizer k Ayer this week.j ”-f-o— • . . This car is a most comfortable car, Miss Mamie Cummings, who has and was much admired by many been bookkeeper for the Cummings several months left Monday for her home at Rldgeville. — L 0~0-— Mrs. W. H. Yarn and sister, Mia* Ethel Sauls, and brother, D. Eric^ were in town Monday shopping. y Rev. J. M. Craven left yesterday for Asheville, N. C., to be present at the Southern Baptist Convention which convenes there on the ITth Inst, and continues through the 22d. .. , . ^. i D. L. McAlhaney. county Mrs. J. L. Rent*, accompanied by d t .jmm 8 tration *F^nt for Dorol *r mother. Mrs. \lar«rar«» n.— farm demonstration agent for Dorchester her mother, Mrs. Margaret Bunsh, , 8 p^ n t yesterday in Walter- of Augusta, who is here visiting Mr V : boro Mr . McAlhaney ' was acoom- Rentz. went to Charleston for the ^ nifd on bi|( return b> . hi9 gjster. week-end. ||^ P. M. Murray, who weni to St. when traced on exhibition. Miss Mabel Wichman has return ed to her home here after a stay of several days In Charleston. A slight operation for some throat trouble kept her confined to the sanitarium for several days, but she is last re gaining her strength. The many friends of Mrs. Jas> G. Padgett wiil be delighted to know that she is rapidly convalescing at Baker sanitarium. She was getting on so well that Col. Padgett returned Iron Works and Supply Company for [ Monday to Walterboro | Georg* to take tW trafn for Ashe ville. N. C. wher^he goes as a dele gate to the Southern Baptist Con vention. John G. Clayton, who has been in a Columbia hospital, where he lin - derwent an operaiion for appendici tis. returned Monday and ha? r turned his work as bookkeeper :• Rizer k Ayer. -Mr. Clgytorv has made many friends since he came » > Walterboro and they are glad to wet- come him back.