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t c; “a* ■ V Vage four The Press and Standard aaltcrboro, S. C. < ii.*. « EMbltehcd 1S77. THE PRESS AND STANDARD Wednesday, June 7, 1916. PCBLUHED EVERY WEDXE8DAY AFTERSOOX BY THE PREM ' AND STANDARD, toe. Ofnc«.... ..>tol« >•••••• 10* W. W. 8MOAK Editor aad M«r. Entered at* the poetoffice at Wal- terboro. 8, C., aa aecond claaa mail matter. ^ 11 I Sabscription Rates: Oae Ye«r. $1.50 Mi MoMtia v 75 v .40 Three Moat ha. ' Remittances. II !.i All checka ahd draft* should be drawn in favor of The Pres* and Standard. T Look at the printed label on your paper. The date thereon show* when the subscription expires. For ward your money in ample time for renewal. Notice date on label care fully. and If not correct please notify ua at once. Subscriber* desiring the addre** of their paper changed, will please state in their tpmmunleatlon both the old and the nev a JJ res*'« \ - If t’hristianify has really fdme from heaven it 'must renew ‘ the whole life of man;\jt must govern the life of nations no less than that of individuals; it must control a ‘Christen when acting in his public and political capacity as completely as when he is engaged in the duties which belong to him as a member of a family circle.—H. P I.lddon. \ ■ - Prof. M-l : r a. Haiti*'I Pre««ideiht. IM. Ii ■' kg P'T V If ii . The selection of Prof. D. W. Dan iel as ptW'sident of Dolumbia College to succeed Dr W. W. Daniel, resign ed. is a worthy tribute to the worth of a worthy man. Trained as an educator, and experienced in the workings of a college, there could „ hardly hare been a better selection made a», the head of this college. He ha* ability along bther lines, and as an executive for this college wiU make good. His, place at Clemson College will be bard to fill. X i The Sunday School Conference. \ • ' ' • w , 7 ■ l *»ip ** i ^ The meeting'of the Charleston District Sunday School Conference was one of great Interest to the peo ple of the diatrict.'and it it indeed a great pity that many more of them could not have been present to at tend these sessions, and receive some of the inspiration the meeting en gendered..^. Eulogizing the Sunday school aa the most vital force in the church today, and ns a factor in di recting the policy of the church, much was said by the ministers an 1 laymen present of the worth of this institution, and methods of enlarg ing the scope for usefulness of this field of endeavor, were freely and ably discussed. Much good will come from this meeting and from others Of its kind. » 2 i % 11 ******* ********* * DEATHS * ****** * * ******* ^. , * y' >7 »• X/'" ’ v . J. C. Brow*. / J. C. Brown died at the home of his son t! C. Rrown. in Walterbori today following an illness of several months. Mr. Brown was In his 70th year, and had been a resident of Walfe^ioro for several years, making his home here with his son. O. iS Brown. He was a native of Alabama and had lived Jor many years in Texas, going from there to North Carolina. He was a man of strong character and a good'citizen. The deceased was a member of the Meth odist church. He i» survived- by ihe following children: 0.-C. Brown and Mrs. .1. CampbeH Sanders, of Walterboro; J. H. Brown, of Dallas. Texas; Mrs. H. C. Bruns, of Asheville. N. C. The funeral will b« held at 11:00 «'• io* k tomorrow totorntng at tho residence- of G. C. Drown, with In terment at Live Oak cemetery. / Hi , Ci ?; s Walterboro. R. 2. May 31—The Infant bsby of Mr. and Mrs Albert Pye died Sunday morning at four o'clock. May 21. Little Cecil was two months and eleve* davs old. and was nick only nine day* of pneumon ia. The body was laid to rest Mon day morning at 11 o'clock at Re dons cemetery. - "XcT Mrs. Annie M. Weekly. Mrs. Annie M. Weokley, widow of the late L. C. Week ley. died at her home at Salkohrttrhie Sunday night. Funeral services were conducted bv her pastor. Rev. F. O. S, Curtis, at Rla<k (‘reek Baptist church Monday afternoon. s t John Black. .Tf . a member of this yetar’s senior flass at the Porter Mil itary Academy, graduated from t^J* institution, standing third in a class of thirty. x Mr. and Mrs. F B. Folk, of G-ven- wood. are viflitijMC at the horn'' of Dr. and Mra B Ackerman , Mx. and Mr«. J. D Wilson, of Jacksonville, Fla., are visitor* in the city, stopping at Hotel Altart,' **************** 0 • • ' * . * ,,, Personal Mention * » * •••***•»••••••*• Mias Joaie 'Still is visiting rela tives at Port Royal. She was ac companied by Miss Tweedle Pick ling, who! will spend a few days at that place before going on to her home at North. Miss Pearl Grace is at home again after an extended visit to her broth er, C. M. Grace, Jr., in. Charleston. Misses Ruth and Isabel Smith spent the latter part of last wet-k at 8t. George with relatives. Friends of Mr. J. C. Brown will regret to learn that he Is quite sick at the home of his son. G. C\ Brown. Miss Eunice Glover Is at home again after a pleasant stay with Mrs. Matt Montgomery at Nesmith fn Wiliiatnsburg county. Mrs.. G. W. Glover spent last week fcrith her father at Cottageville. Mr. W. N;' Pinckney, who for a number of year# was dispenser at Yeraassee, ha# moved hi# family to Beaufort, and will be in charge of The Beaufort House. Miss Effle Beach left today for Charleston to attend the commence ment of the Confederate College. While there she will be the gu**#t of her cousin. Miss Florence B. Addi son. who Is a student of that college. _o-o— F. J. Berry and son, Joseph, of Smoaks, had business in Walterboro Monday. Prof. C. C. Garris, of Smoaks. was a visitor to Walterboro Monday. Prof. Garris has only recently closed hi* sc hool at Lodge to w hich he’was re-elected. , Misses, Marguerite and Lillian Murphy were in Walterboro Mon day and Tuesday of this wreek on a business trip. \- iiiViAii Bnrrt to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grif fin Monday, a son. \ o-O \ " jj: B. Beach, >&. H. Hlott and A. V. Rickenbcker, ‘ of Rouh<L were among tnose in town MyndaX ■ x. .1 j McMillan. W. tf Jones xnd W. D. Berry, of Ashton, were amoth^ those in town Monday of this we**k. V On all Ladies Ready-To Wear Garments For X * See Us Before You , . • ‘ . .V' * .. ■ ■ The H. W. Cohen Store A. S. KARESH, Mgr. B. L. Jones, of Smoaks, was in town Monday. Mr. Jones was en route to Charleston, where he is a petit Juror at the United States Court there this week. He left on the afternoon train Mop day for Charleston. Mrs. R. R. Miley returned Sunday afternoon from a visit to her sister, Miss Thelma Hiers who has been quite ill for some days. Miss Lee Yarn/of Savannah, and Miss Minnie Ayer, of Bamberg, are spending sometime at the home ttf Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Black. Mis# Yaxh Is a niec* and Miss Ayer a sister of Mrs. Black. .Magistrate II. Hodges, of Jack- Sophoro, was a visitor to Walter boro Monday.'/ \. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To thA Democratic Voters of Colle ton County: I have a desire to serve Colleton county in the House of Representa tives. I was a candidate for this office twor years ago, and. while I was not elected, yet 1 feel that I succeeded in convincing the people that I am in earnest and that I am capable of serving them. I was born and reared in this county, and ex pect to live and work here for the upbuilding of the county and the bet terment of the people. If the peo ple will give me 'the opportunity I am sure that I ran help them In the legislature in the enactment of con structive legislation, and in prevent ing the eflactment of Toolish or harmful law# I want to have a part in the development of this great county. 1 announce myself as a candidate for this office, subject to the rules of the Democratic party and pledge myself to support the nominess there- of. N. / N. ROSSER SMITIL Notice of Additional Tax Election. Whereas application has been made to the county board of educa tion for Colleton county to order an ejection in Tabor school dis trict No. 52, on the question of vot ing ap additional tax levy of 4 mills in said district and a petition pre sented signed by one-third of th« qualified electors and resident free holders of the age of twenty-one in said district, praying said election be ordered. It is ordered under section 1206 of the Code of Civil\ Laws. 1912. that an election be held Saturday. June 17,' 1916. at Tabor school building in said district, that only those persons who return real or personal property for taxation, and present registration certificate as re quired in Peneral elections be allow-' ed to vote at said election. Each elector favoring the Additional Tax shall cast a ballot containing the words "For Additional Tax” printed or written Giereon and each elector i opposed to said Additional Tax shall j vote a ballot containing the words | "Against Additional Tax” printed or written thereon. Foils will be open at 8 o’clock a. m. and closed at 4 o'clock p. m. J. E. Hudson. C. B. Crosby and W. W. Martin, trustees of said district are appointed managers to conduct said election. Tf the majority of the votes cast in said school district shall be "For Additional Tax” and not “Against Additional Tax” the additional tax shall be levied.. Within ten days after the election the above named managers shall re port to the County Board of Educa tion the result of the election, and shall file with their report the poll list, the ballot box and all papers appertaining thereto. HUGO S. STRICKLAND, 8.‘ F. J. GARRIS< Jr.. S. B. SAUNDERS. County Hoard of Education. Colle ton County' Wither boro. C., June 6. 1916. €->2t. X V LIFE INSURANCE \ AND /S THERE IS NONE BETTER THAN THE LIFE • ■ • v t . s' * • ^ * INSURANCE OF THE MISSOURI STATE LIFE X V Over a Million Dollars You 'Vill do Well to Get Your Next Policy From The Missouri State Life % .'S' X X. S- ' J ' /X ' V \ 4 ‘ • Insurance Company C. F. Muckenfuss, Special Agent Walterboro, S. C. X r _T X CLASSIFIED ADS. Kem MAMTKR —r— At the solicitation of tny friends I he-eby announce tpy^lf a candi date for Master of. Colleton county, and pledge myself to abide the re sults of the, Democratic primaries. JULIUS E. BEACH. Walterboro. \,s — I am a candidate to succeed my self in the office or Master for Col-* leton coupty, will abide the result of the primary, and will appreciate the support of every voter. R. M JEFFERIES. . FOR SALE FOR SALE—Ifi tons of hay at $14 per ton on farm, of $15.50 deliv ered at Green Pond S. C.—A. R. Speights. 5-31-3t. FOR RENT FOR RENT—Five room cottage in Walterbor.o Apply to-John P. Glover. v< > Up. Attending State Press Meeting. . • • . ' r • * .X Editor W. W. Smoak and son. William, left this morning for York to attend the annual meeting of the State Press Association. Mr. Smoak is to address the editors eta Friday on' "The Poaaihiliuea of Southern Carolina.” CHILDREN'S DAY AT LODGE The M<thodist Sunday school will give Children’s Day exercises on the 15th of June witj» dinner op the grounds. The <hildren will lead In the exercise*, then some prominent speaker* will be heard The public is cordially invited tp attend. P F CONF. X Superintendent. Enjoy Fishing And t .milling. Mr and Mrs. H N. Stokes'were ho«ts last week for a fishing party, who went to Edisto and ramped, for one or two days. The fishing wk.- good as was the swimming, and the members of the party enjoyed theiff- sclves very much. «_ 1“S5. 1916 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON South Carolina's Oldest College. 132d Year Begin# September 29. Entrance examinations at all tbe- county seat# Friday. Junr 14 at 9:00 a. m. . X Foue-year courses lead to the R. A. and B. 8 degrees. A two-year' pre-medical course is given. A free tuition scholarship is as signed to each county of the State Spacious buildings and athletic grounds, well equipped laboratories, unexcelled library facilities. Expenses moderate. For terms and catalogue, address HARRKON RANDOLPH Pres 4 Born to Mr. and M-s” Philip Po- goslow. Sunday,. Jbne 4, a fine * daughter. Candidate Padgett Hu»jr In Race for Solicitor. Heber R. Padgett. Esq.> who is ap announced candidate for the office of Solicitor for the new 14th Judi cial Circuit, is making an active and aggressive campaign for the office. ’> Mr. Padgett states that he is re- [ ceivfng fnany assurances of support in every county in the circuit, and that he thinks his chance for suc cess are splendid, and getting bet- ! ter every day. Today Mr. Padgett | is attending a big picnic at Bluffton TO AUTOMOBILE OWNERS WANTED—all automobile owners to know that I am not going to leave town as reported, but will continue to run my garage as before, and Guarantee to give satisfaction as in the past. J. H. HATFIELD Ask Your Grocer r o r CHEEK-NEALS COFFEES Best iy [very Test ■ /xX x / 7 ,.x: ■ ^ . Interest In Membership Campnip ^ hile the number subscribing to memberships in the Sou thern Carolina Association this week is not so large, there is still much interest in the matter, and several new memberships are added this week. It is hoped that the matter will soon be closed for ( olleton's portion of the fund necessary to be raised. The following is the list as it now standsi PrevioUSly acknowledged ..... X 179 C. G. Padgett, Walterboro /. , 2 V * / * • • • # 4 * \ £ Through A. Widimr.n & Son J. B. SeCutchen. Columbia ........ ; 1 Thi-nugh Taylor’# I. Epstein A- Pros. Co.. Savannah. Ga •••. 2 Nottingham Lace Works, New York . 2 h TOTAL . . .186