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4 • ■ ■ l f|5 il • VOL. * *». W4LTE&BQBO, & C. WEDN ESDAY, FEGRUAKY 20, 1«18. mi m BOSI _J J ' N« PHYSICIANS ENGAGED TODAY IN BHHXAMINING MANY MEN FOR SERVICE ' ' OTHERS LE AVE NEXT WEEK f White Men and 41 Negroe* Ordered to Entrain Next Week for Camp Jackson. * ******** * MARRIAGES • * • **************4 HOAT8—ORAWDY MIm LueUe Hunts and O. C. Dravdy were married at the home o£ the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. floats, of the $aadr Dam aec- Mon. Thumday of last week. Rev. E. H. Beckham, of the Walterboro Methodist eharch oHelatiec. Only the immediate family and a few ■close friends of the eoatraetinc par- tles were present. Mr. Drawdy is a prominent young business man of Ritter, while the bride is a popular young lady of the Sandy Dam sec tion. The. Local Board has again been ordered to send up certain men in cluded in the draft, and as a result three white men and forty-one ne groes will lease next week, the ne groes reporting Monday afternoon to leave Tuesday morning, and the white m?n Tuesday afternoon to leave Wednesday morning. Quite a number have also been ordered to report to the court houpe for examination, so that their sta tus may be determined. The Local Board as a result of this medical examination will accept for military service, or reject, or send to a med ical board at Chariet^h for furth er examination. The following lists of men have been summoned to leave next week for Camp Jackson: Report Monday Afternoon. COLORED Cyrus Heyward, Joe Gethers, William Seemore, Sam Morgan. Ti tus Green, Albert Warren, Henry Gant, Washington Scott, Isaac Cros by, Cephas Legare. Wilson Johnson, Aaron Johnson. Christopher Saxby, Isaac Bailey, Thomas Green. Daniel Priester, Frank Tracy, Otis Hartxoe. Gibbes Samuel, John Eugee, Edward Jarado, Dennis Hodges, Almon Danner, Oscar Brown, William Drav- ton v St. Clair Glover, David Hudson, Janies Judge, Samuel Stephens, Jesse Heyward, Tennyaon Wilson, Heeekiah Screven. Collins Brown, Leon Evans, David Brown, Archie Bell McGraw, George Lemon Jack- son, Chris Brown, Jess Gethers, Frank Williams, Isaac Sanders. Report Tuesday Afternoon. WHITE John G. Clayton, Floyd Beach, John D. Vemer Littleton. Medical Examination Thursday. The following will report Thur»* day for medical examination: White. Laurie Oliver Crosby, Levi Hai- rison, Bennie Vandiver Ferguson, Simon Linder, Brantley Harvey Pad gett. Thurman Brothers. Colored. Timothy Green, Wash Peterson, James Brown, Jeff Brown, Lenwood Mitchell, Dan Doyle, Willie Fraser, Andrew Wells. Oliver Singleton. Examined Today. The following is a list of those examined up to the time of going to press today, and were accepted, rejected or referred to the Medical Advisory Hoard, Charleston, for further examination: Accepted. Henvy Stephens. David Green. Jr., James Ford, Lee Magby,. Littleton John D, Verner, Henry Gant, Rus sell Smvley, Cephus Colson. Louis Robt. Mclver Reeves. Berry W. Rob erts. Frank Ladson, Warren Creel. William Robertson, Andrew Laurie Smoak. Joe Grant. Referred to Medical Advisorj Hoard. Rubin Metis, Jasper C. Carter, Harry Robinson, dice Grant, Ben Proctor, Leo Samuel, Charlie Sin- eathi Frank Miles Miley. Rejected. William E. Griffith. Symon Lin der. Arthur Maree. Thomas Wash ington. Stephney. Sweeney, Lee W., Grant, David U Drawdy. JUNIOR RED CROSS CLVB The boys and girls of the Waiter- boro high school met Tuesday morn ing to organize a junior branch of the American Red Cross. The school after listening to addresses Oh this subject by E. L. Fishburne, Esq., chairman of the Colleton County Red Cross, and W. W. Smoak, chairman of the County Council of Defense, enthusiastically decided to organise, and a large enrollment of members resulted. The following officers were desig nated by Chairman Fishburne: School chairman, Miss Edith Fra- • er - \5 > . Supervisor of girls in 7, 8, 9 and 10th grades. Mlsa Pauline Sanders. Supervision of boys in the same grades. Mrs. J. M. Witsell. Supervision of Intermediates, Miss Sarah Kobn. Supervisor of Primary work, Miss Doris Speights. „ All teachers of the school will render whatever assistance they may, and all are very much Interest ed in the organization. C. G. Pad gett, treasurer of the locii chapter, will also serve as treasurer for the junior club. BMYLEY—GARRIS Ruffin, Feb. Ifw—A marriage which was of considerable Interest to their many friends here was that ef Miss Ads Smyley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smyley. and Mr. Grady Garris, of Smonks, which was solemnized Thusrday, Rev. Walter Black officiating. Mrs. Garris Is a lady of many accomplishments, and by her unf&HHiK kindfiess and many graces held the love and esteem o" all who knew her. Mr. Garris Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. J. Garris. Jr., of Smoaks, and has manv friends over the count/ to wish him a safe voyage on the matrimon ial sea. The good wishes of a larg^» circle of friends go with them in their new life. MERCHANTi GIVE TRADING! STAMPS attention SUmp MonMtpff the • a every the atadfis has Mi ob- They Mp gtrsa taaon- •acourage cash trading, ton cents spent t# as* that give th yon Z-wSa-.., speaker and organiser gat at toast on* sump, u you So BROWDER—ACKERMA X spend a dollar you-get tea, on. A little book la which to ta«f> these stamps can be had simply by asking say merchant whose name appsan la the ad, also a catalogue showing over four thouaand Items of standard merchandise given in exchange for full books of stamps. EveVy person in Walterboro should start saving these valuable stamp* today.. You can practically furnish your home free, by simply bnylng from the merchants who ‘give “P. & H." Stamps. Get the habit; ft pavs. Banks pay Interest on what you save—"S. * H.” Green SUmp* pay interest on what you spend. * * * A marriage which came as a sur- da was that Browder to Mr. Pnsf.to their many friends was that of Miss Florrie Adam Ackerman Sundav at - the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Morris. Rev. Monroe McKinzie, the bride’s pastor, performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman are popular young people of Red Oak section, where they will make their home. They were accompanied to Walter boro by Misses Annie and Mary Red man and Misses Masie and Eva Ackerman. * * * * * ******** * DEATHS «»•»«:?**»•**** MRS. GEORGE W. WAY NEW RECTOR HERE SUNDAY Rev. tkm at* Begin- the sor- of wide experts*** and to wdD educated. He bringt to the service of his parishes abundant energy .and ability aa a There has been a vacancy In the ministry of these parishes since tho departure of Rev. Herbert F. Seh- roeter, who accepted the call to the Anderson church the latter part of the year. » Services will be conducted at tho Walterboro church two Sundays In each month, the first and third’, and on the other Sundays at Adams Run and Meggett. REV. F. H. SHULER VISITS COUNTY Comes Here In Interest of Fnml for 4 ' * Denominational Colleges—Quar terly Conference Held. a nnisox—ca x xo x A marriage which came as a sur prise to their friends in Walterbohn and elsewhere, occurred Sunday morning at the home of Probate Judge G. Albert Beach, when Miss Florence B. Addison and Mr. Nathan Robert Cannon were married by Mr. Beach. Mr. Cannon is a soldier in tbs camp at Macon, Ga. He came to Walterboro Sunday to visit Miss Addison, whom he met in Savannah, his former home, and while here he persuaded her to consent to their marriage. After the ceremony they drove to Green Pond to catch their train, in order that Mr. Cannon might report for duty Monday morn ing. The bride is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lou C. Beach, of Wal terboro, and is a young lady of many accomplishments. The groom is a young business roan of Savannah, but now a member of the National army, being in Co. A, Field Artillery, Camp Wheeler. Mrs. Emil- Beach Way, th« wife of Capt. George W. Way, dlad at their home last Thursray morntnv. following an illness * of sdverel weeks at the age of 71 years. The funeral services Were held Frtda' morning at Zion ehureh, with inter ment following in the Zion ceme tery. A very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends .as-; the Methodist colleges, and at both sembled to pay t^is last tribute. ! places the contributions were quite Rev. L. B. Ackerman and Rev. J. P. | liberal. Mr. Shuler la a forceful Graham conducted the. funeral Ser- speaker and found a willing congre- vlces, and each paid a -warm tribute! gallon at both places. Interested in to the deceased and txtolled her J the matter of denominational edu- virtues. What they said was echoed cation. LANDRUM—REXTZ Miss Lela Mae Landrum, of Char leston, and Mr. J. F. Rentz. Jr., of Islandton, were married Saturdav evening at the office of the probate judge, J. C. deTref'Me, Esq., per forming the ceremok Mr. Rent: went to Charleston y \turday, re turning late Saturday evening with Miss Landrum. They decided to get married and hunted up Mr. deTre- ville whom thev requested to issue license and perform the ceremony. Mrs. Rentz was formerly a teach er in this county, hut has recently been a trained nurse. Mr. Rentz Rev, F. H. Shuler, commissioner of education for the Methodist con ference of South Carolina, spent Sunday in this county, preaching at Walterboro in the morning and at night, and at Providence Methodist church in the afternoon. The morn ing sendee at Walterboro and the afternoon service at Provid 'nee were in the interest of the fund for BRIEFLETS * * # • ••••••«••• 8. N, Haws has purchased a lot from Ju4fp--JtoL B. Peurifoy be tween his resfflace and that of L. B. Houck and is now engaged In erecting a handsome residence. Mr. Hnurt contemplates a modern two- story bonding, which will be quite an addition to the pretty homes in thia^ section of town. -O-'T- 4s« Getting Busy. _ The people of Walterboro are taking advantage of fhsk season to gst ready for their spring gardens. From the present indications there will he no scarcity of fresh vege tables for the people of town a lit tle later. Already there are many gardens with . vegetables and the prospects for an early supply Is very good. in the minds and hearts of every one present. Mrs. Way was one of s large fam ily. and consequently number*} her relatives by the hundreds. Pcagp*- ing the esteem of everyone with whom she came into contact, Mrs. Way made numerous friends who were true to her and who always had for her the-highest regard. A consistent member pd the Baptist church, she lived her reiigion. Al ways frank and open, outspoken and fearless lit her - fwidemnatlon of wrong, she exerted a powerful In fluence for good, Mrs. Way had been married 63 years, and the event of her golden wedding was fittingly celebrated two years ago. She is survived bv her hunhand, and companion for more than a half century, and four children! as follows: Mps. A. V. Svkes. Mrs. G. M. Bennett, Noel T. Way and E. R. Way. All were present at the funeral. Besides these she Is survived bv the follow ing brothers and sfsters: Mrs. Allen Ritter, Mrs. I. F. Fggartie, B. N. Beach, W. R. Beach. J. T. Beach-and E. C. Beach. The public sympathizes deeply with the relatives of the dereasert, nartleularly 'With her bereaved hus band. MRS. M. R. BLANCHARD In the evening Me. Shuler preach ed an able sermon to a large con gregation, following which the first quarterly conference was held. Rev. G. Emory .Edwards, presiding elde’- of the Charleatqn District, was pres ent and conducted the conference. Th* /Walterboro church was found to be in good condition, and the re ports of the work were satisfactory, M P. .Howell, W. W. Smoak and E. D. Leniacks were elected delegates to attend the District Conference to be held at Ridgeland in April. CATTLE DIPPING BEGINS SOON Dr. Boyd Gives Notice to Get Ready to Regin Dipping Cattle In a Few Weeks. Mrs. M. R. has been a rural free, delivery car-jfhe late T. J rier for several years, and is well known in this county. They left Saturday evening for Islandton, where Mr. Rentz has considerable farming interests. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Francis and George Herndon motored to Char leston Sunday. They Were accom panied home by Mry. Herndon, who had (been the gursCbf Mrs. Fred W. Stllwell for several days. * * :******** FOOD PROGRAM * * Monday, is WhefitlCSs. Tuesday is Meatless. Wednesday is Wheatless. Saturday is Porkless. One Whectless meal every day. One Meatless meal every day* Save sugar every day. Saye fats every day. ************* REVENUE COLLECTOR’S DATES I will be in Behufort Feh. 20, Jl. and 22: Walterboro, Feb. 23, 2'> and 26; Ridgeland, Feb. 27 and 28: Walterboro, March 1 and 2. All in dividuals who have not filed their income tax returns will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. E, E. JONES. Deputy Collector. Blanchard, widow o! Blanchard.'for manv years one of the most popular con ductors on the Atlantic Coast Lifte Railroad, died at the homp of her daughter. Mrs. J. M. Smith, «t Ehr- hardt, Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. Mrs. Blanchard had been in failing health almost since the death of her husband, which oc- rrrrfed six years ago. tor several weeks she had been confined to her bed, following treatment at the Charleston hospital. The'- funeral will he hel& at tko Methodist church here this after noon at 4 O’clock, after which in terment will take place at Live Oak cemeterv, by the side of her late husband. Mrs. Blanchard is survived by two daughters, Mrs, J. M Smith', o # Ehrhardt, and Mrs. Alma TJHenthaL She is also survived by severkl brothers and slaters. ThC people of Walterboro and this section of the State are grieved to learn that this good lady has gone. BLANCHARD SMOAK a************** * LITTLE SWAMP SCHOOL * #*#**##**#***#** There will be an entertainment at Little Swamp school house Sat urday evening. Feb. 23, beginning at 7:30 o’clock. The public is cor dially invited to ^ttend. BOX PARTY POSTPONED The box party at Fire Hill school house will not be given on the 22nd as announced in last week's issue. The time will be announced later. \ Vv - - . Smoaks, Feb, 18.—The commun ity was made sad Saturday by the burial here of Blanchard Smoak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erasmus D. Smoak, which took place at the cemetery at 11 o'clock. Rev. W. B. McCuen conducted the funeral ser vices. Mr. Smoak died of pneumonia at the home of his parents, who' are living at a station on the Seat>oard railway below Charleston. The de ceased was very popular, and was Just beginning to work for himself.^ He had many friends, and among the floral tributes were several from his friends, and associates. Dr. C. Z. Boyd, in charge of the tick eradication work in Colleton county, announces that dipping Will begin again by the 16th of .March. He asks that all owners of vats get them in shape for this dipping, and to see to it that they are filled with clean water so that the newmedlcine can he placed In the vats. An ex tra effort wiH he made this year to rid the county of the cattle tick. V good stnrt was made last year, and considering the condition «>f the anf l tha fact that cattle ar** permitted to rim at large, satisfac tory phnrress has been made. It will possibly require another rear, however, before the qnarnuMm: cao be lifted over the entire county. . There will be several changes in the agents in charge of this work in the county this year, as some of those who served last year are no: available. Colleton Pastor At Holly Hill Vance, Feb. 16.—The Rev. D. W. Hlott has as turned his duties » as pastor of Corinth and Holly Hill Baptist churches, having preached his first sermon at these churches Sunday morning and afternoon, re spectively. Mr. Hlott comes here from Easley and has been highly recommended as a forceful preacher and a consecrated Christian. The congregations at the churches were favorably impressed by*his sermons Sunday.^ and are congratulating themselves on their choice of a pas tor. Corlnfl/ will have preaching every Sunday morning. Holly‘Hill has no parsonage at this time, but brick have been plac-. ed on the ground for the erection of a new bhuroh where Corinth now stands and lumher is being hauled on the lot where the parsonage will be built. Mrs. L. C. Padgett Dislocates Ankle. ‘ Mrs. Lucas \ C. Padgett, while walking Saturday,, stepped on a bit or board which turned, causing her weight to fall on her ankle with the result that several of the bones were broken and the ligaments of the foot sprained. While very painful, It is hoped that no perman ent injury will result. ■ o ■ • Farmers Hauling Much Fertilizer. Walterboro is a busy place these days for those who deal In fertiliz ers. Every day there are manv wagons here from the country haul ing out fertilizers, which have been coming In quite abundantly recent ly. There seems to be an Intention on the part of farmers to spare no pains to make their crops yield. Lieut. E. B. Hope Now In the Trenches. Mrs. S. R. Hope is In reeeint of a letter from her son. Lieut. E. B. Hops, who is now in France, stat ing that _he is in • the rear liny trenches, and getting the necessary practice before taking his placi on the front line trenches. He is well and writes very Interestinly of the country and the experiences he Is having “Somewhere in France.’* o Lieut. Jas. deTrexIlle At Waco, Texas. ' It will he pleasant news to his many friends to learn that James deTreville, who left here a few weeks ago to Join the aviation ser vice. has been promoted to lieuten ant. and that he is now at Waco, Texas. He was first promoted to sergeant and soon to lieutenant. o Streets Are Being Labeled. Citizens of Walterboro will hence forth designate their residence aa No. . . . of street in future This is made possible since Walter boro is growing info the city' class, and free delivery of mail is had. Th« neat new street names and numbers are attracting considerable atten tion. and are being warmlv eom- I mended. One noteworthy fact in j connection with the names of tlm streets, is that there' is now no I Main street, as is so customary in real small towns, hut the street for merly known as Main street now- wears the proud \ cognomen of “Washington Street.” — o Court Will Convene Here ^Monday, March 4. The Court of General Sessions will convene here Monday, March 4, Judge Tims. P. Mclver, of Cheraw, presiding. Judge Mclver was elect ed to succeed Judge Spain, at the recent session of the leglshvtlfrer--— Ranks Will Observe Washington’s Birthday. The hanks of the town and coun tv will close Friday, this being Washington's birthday and a legal holiday for all banks. Customers of the banks will do well to antici pate their wants Tenchers Win Certificates. As a result of the recent exami nation for teachers held at Walter boro the following grades were awarded by the County Board of Education: First (jj-ade—Misses Idalia Padgett, Ibbye Lyons, Lyda Lyons; second grade -Misses I^-r i t Padgett and Inez Lyons, all of | Smoaks, Miss Flrkling \ Attends Meeting. Miss .Tweedie FNekling. county home demonstration agent, went to Sumter Tuesday to attend the meeting of the State Council of De fense. Incidentally shq went, bv Darlington to visit her sister. She returned to Walterboro this morn ing. NO.*. LEMES COLUTOI KnOIE Of BID! * • ——— 1 LITTLE SWAMP SECTION UNANI MOUS IN DESIRE TO JODI BAMBERG COUNTY ABOUT FOUR SQUARE MILES Only Nine FawUi— and Sixteen Vot ers in Section, Including one of Colleton's Representatives The election held lost week to determine whether or not a section of upper Colleton would se cede to Bamberg county, resulted In a unanimous vote of IS to 9 In favor of the secession. By this rota Colleton county will lose a small territory, about two miles long and not quite two miles wide. In this territory nine families resld4 and there are 16 rooters. It is a good farming community. This territory includes the home of Hon. John C. Goodwin, a member of the House of Representatives from Colleton coun ty. While the vote for the seces sion of this territory was so unan< tmous it will not preclude Mr. Goodwin’s being a candidate for re- election from Colleton county, as the matter of the cut-off cannot be fully determined till the next ses sion of the legislature. Colleton county hates to see this r—tlon leave but there will be no effort t;i retain them in the county as they seem to desire to leave the county so earnestly. Township Assessors Are Nominated Senator Jas. G. Padgett has re ferred the following names to Gov ernor Manning for appointment M members of township boards of as sessors to fill vacancies occurring on the township boards. These mem bers will receive their commissions from the governor, and will serve during the present year. Broxton township—F. N. Jones, Ashton. Warren township—D. T. Strick land, Littif Swamp; and J. U. Hith er, Edisto. Fraser township—W. R. Reynolds and J. M. Tuten, Jacksonboro. Blake township—P. A. Slowman, White Hall. VALENTINE DANCE PARTY o _____ The young ladies of Walterboro gave u delightful V’alenttne card and dance party-Saturday evening at tho Farmers and Merchants Bank hall. The following young ladles were hostesses: Misses Helen Lucas, Emmie Strobel, Hattie vonLehe, jSallie McCown, Katharine dqTre- ! ville, Grace Martin, / Reese Lucas, Myrtis Padgett, Bettle Beckham, ! Florrie B. Addison, Annie Wllby. The Chaperones / were Lieut, and Mrsj Blunton, Lieut and Mrs. Morey, Mrs. J. C. McLeod. During the evening cards and dancing wsro engaged id. Delicious refreshments, consisting of an ice course, were furnished by tha hostess**. This occasion was given for the young men of the surveyor’s party, now stationed at Walterboro. The boys of the town were also Invited. Bartow H. Grave* Goes to Hamilton. —Bartow H. Graves, who has been in Sumter and Union following his trade as a printer-operator, left yes terday morning for-Hwoptoni where he has accepted a position with the Hampton County Guardian. Mr. Graves has had several years ex perience in the printing business, ( having learned his trade in The Press and Standard office. Mrs. Graves and the children will remain jin Walterboro till Mr. Graves gets 'settled and arrange for them to come to him. They will be with tier parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. L. Hiers. \V. O. W. MEETING U. D. C. MEETING The VV. O. W. will hold a meet ing at the Hendersonville school au ditorium on Friday, March, 1. for the purpose of Installing the officers. There will be speaking and refresh ments. The public is Invited to at tend. ANNOUNCEMENT The U. D. C. Chapter will hold its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Henrjf Koger^ Friday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. County Agent Rlsher Ha* Returned. County Agent F. W. Risher re turned Tuesday from Clemson Col lege where he has been attending [the meeting of the county agents. .He came back by Greenwood where he attended the meeting of the State* Council of Defense which was held there Monday. There will be a box party and en tertainment at Smoaks school house Friday evening, Feb. 22, beginning at 7 o’clock. The public is cordially Invited to come. MRS. J. B. SMITH. Pres. Rural School ^Improvement Association. BOOK CLUB ENTERTAINED The Book Club met at the home of Mrs. P. M. Murray, Monday af ternoon at 4:39 o'clock. ! A v#ry enjoyable afternoon was had. Mrs. Murray proved herself a charming hostess. < I ! 1 1” Pi »' fl