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«l f. fr>*t Wednesday. April 24. 1918. '■■■ ■ " —■ 1+ ii’I 1 ' u OUR ADVICE We believe you will be better pleased with results obtained from the use of these tested Nyal Prescriptions. Because we know just how they. are made and Exactly what they contain—we prefer to rec ommend Nyal Quality Products. •i-So complete is our confidence in Nyal Medi cinal Preparations that we guarantee each pre scription to give satisfaction or we will cheer fully nsfund your money. luy War Savings Stamps and Help Win th> War, if' ft* . • ||]- Bi. —ICKMKMBKU— ;ja n Ban’s Drug Store Every Thing tl»e Best / Z •X x: / \: / i elf I ■ Styles For Live -i' \ -q i Young Men YOU WHO KNOW STYLE WHEN YOU SEE IT WILL APPRECIATE THE NEW SCH LOSS-B ALT1 MORE MODELS FOR SPRING They’re smart; they’re good to the lasjt stitch: they’re designed for Young Men by expert."; }?nd they are tailored with rare skill. The name insures the qual ity. * • t Choose wisely this season; good Australian Wools—fast-dyed—are scarce. Many things are not what they seem. Remember that the Schloss-Bofttimore name protects you; that > Schloas-Baltimore Clothes are guaranteed good:.... The fabric. Style, color, tailoring, fit and satis faction. AND STANDARD Wednesday, May l, 1918. COME IN AND LOOK—GLAD TO SHOW YOU. "X . ' * OBLIGATION TO BUY. NO A Nice Line of Spring and Sum- mer Hats, Shirts, Ties, Etc. Herndon Clothing WALTERBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA. COIXETOK DEMOt’KATg WKET AND OIMiAMZK CoiaUnucd from page one. J. Garris. Jr., chairman: J. A. Car- toll, fiscutlve committeeman; L. C. Padgett, secretary and treasurer. 1 The following members were’ dulyj elected to the county convention: J. A. Carroll. J. It. Smith, F. J. Ber ry. Dr. L. M. Strickland. C. M. Hod ges. A. P. Smith and W. D. Smoik. CfiUEtei MIST . MIME Mill Maple Cjuoe. Cottacecille. cApril 2$.—Maple Cane club met for reorganization 8a turd a v afternoon jat 4 o’clock. Tke following were elected officer* and dele cates: -President. W. M. Jaques: seer'--• tary, M. C. Rhodes; ezecutlve com mitteeman. J. O Jaques. Jr.; dele gates. L. Addison. L. M. Rhode. J. F. Addison. W. M. Jaques, J. A. Willis. J. O. Jaques. Jr. Resolutions were adopted by this dub endorsing tke war between the United States and Germany and Austria-Hu naan’, and commanding President Wilson and other war of- •eials for their vigorous prosecu tion of the war. looking to a per manent peace. Afso depi'erafing the policy of certain Individuals who are not In full accord with the gov ernment in this crisis. This club also evpressed its commendation of thy brave and Arouraceous stand taken hv our Allies in this war. The delegation wa» Instructed i endorse s resolution of like import in the county convention. ,. OI R QUOTA OF THK OAF HUX- w pRKD THOUHAXD DOLLAR WAR Fl .ND XREDEDUr THK amkrk ax rkd crosh. "A E. L. FISHBURNE, ESQ« IS COUNTY CHAIRMAN Aa Active ('aaspalpi Is Retag Plaa- oed for the Week. ,May JO-tt? Which WU1 be Opcaed by Big Mass Meeting at Walterboro. ' The Amerisaik Red Cress will commence its campaign for a second Wkr Fund of one hundred million dollars on .May 24th. This amount of money is to be collected from the people of the United States. Several months ago the^people of the United States contributed more than the above amount to the Red Cross to be expended along tho many lines of war work undertaken by this ory&nizatiob.' This money is now about exhausted. The war Petits. continues and the end is not in The Petits Democratic club met' •ll-'ht. The thousands, of wounded at .Petits store April 27th, reorgan- soldiers from the battle fields of iter! r_nd elected the followiny of- France look to the Red Cross to ficers: ease the.iy sufferings and heal their President. L T Givens, Jr..: sec-i wounds. American soldiers are retarv. Gilbert L. Smoak: delegates among this number. Will they look to the county convention, H. J. to us in vain? Nothing can be done fyant a"d T. L Litchfield: execu- without the necessary money to es- tiv-e committeeman. Gilbert L. jtablish and equip hospitals over Smoak. there. A’ full quota of doctors and - nurses must be maintained: and al- * Home Pen. though it is not generally known a President. L. H. Roger; secretary. i arKe proportion of these heroic \V. C Bailey; executive committee- wor kers are numbered with the mpn. Jos. Langdale; delegates. L. dead and wounded every day. ^GREAT UNDERSELLING SALE NOW GOING ON ^ _ v * t CLOTHING, SHOES, DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY. pnd*you can have hundreds of Bargains where you can save enough to buy War Savings Stamps. We will make you a start. With every $10.00 talc, 1 Jf* . * • • ’ . I •n H. Roger. R. X. Beach. C. W. Rish- er. W C. Bflley. Wolfe Creek. President, L. M. Prine; secretary, E. R. Hi van; executive committee man. L. H. Zeieler: delegates, L. H. Zeigler. K. R. Bryan. J. J. Hiers. The Red Cross, of course, must have this '$100,004,040 in order that its great work shall not be in terrupted. Colleton county over subscribed the amouht -which was alloted to it in the first-war fund campaign; it will do so again. The Walterboro chapter of the Red Cross and its auxiliaries now have an op portunity to serve the bounty, not only by putting the machinery in Rice Patch. Islandton. April 27.—The Rice Patel} Democratic club met at Is-. ■ .. K w . . . land ton this afternoop and the fol-P 0 ^ 15 lowing were elected to the county r,, ** d ^ by c * rr ying a meaaagc convention: J. F. Rent*. H. H. Rent*. E. W. Yarn. D. X. Croaby, C. F. Polk. V. E. Polk and H R. Padgett, wj. F. Rents was elected executive^ com mitteeman. ► ail. ^ Hodson’s Mill. The Democratic club of Hudson'g Mill met April 27t)i and elected tho following officera; President. J. D. Hudson: execu tive committeeman. J. M. Renton: delegates to county convention. H. A. Crosby. K K. Hudson. J. B. ri mer; committee on registration. T. L. Hudson. W. ,« Ulmer. J. M. Benton; ✓ x • of patriotism to every individnal In Colleton county. This is actually of aa much importance as raising tht second war fund. The peoplm of Colleton county are becoming awake to their duty and their opportuni ties. Any man or woman who be- fiig able* falls to contribute and con tribute liberally of their means te fills fund, which goes to alleviate {hif 'Sufferings of the siek and wounded of their own people, then 14 absolutely indifferent tp the win- ding of the war, recognises no ob ligations of citizenship, and is by his or her stlfislmes* and indiffer ence a better frlentP to the German Kaiser than they are to the Ameri can soldier. Chairman E. L. Fishburne of the Walterboro ; ehapter of - the Red Cross in Colleton county is in charg* Bay Them And ! Help Win The War FOB 8811 *VSBYWH*B| or mbre, we will give you a War Savings Thrift Stamp, with which you can buy War Savings Stamps and help win the war. By buying War Savings Stamps we will help you. \ # t __ _ The Charleston Surprise Bargain House J. FRANK, Manager. NEXT TO EXPRESS OFFICE V Two good salesladies wanted. . ^ An Invitation! We Want Jou to Come into \ Our Store to See “The Stove That Keeps Up the FAME of Southern Cooking i+m mmm Colleton. The Colleton Democratic club jvas reorganized here today. The fol lowing officers were elected for the of the raising of Colleton’s part of ensuing year: jfhis fund, and he is appointing live- t C. J Brass. President: J. C. Red- wire committees in every section of jish. executive committeeman; L. A. Vhe county to assist in the work. Grayson, secretary. Delegates to the campaign will onlv last one • he count' convention are as fo|- week, that is. from Mav 2rtth to lows: J. C Redish. M. S. Smith. M ay 27th Colleton’s quota to be 1. H Smith,. L. P. I{e«lish; alter-- ra i s ^ in thin campaign of one week mite-i J 11. 4.arris, I M Redish. W’. jj a 8U!11 G f B i x thousand dollars. 1 Graxon. C J Brass Chairman Fishburne has appointed M. P. Howell as chairman of the speakers' committee. W. W. Smoak as chaiiruan of the publicity com mittee for the campaign, and C. G. Padgett as treasurer of tbe funds. The campaign will bp opened iu tiiis county at Walterboro on. Mon day, May 2f»th. X mass meeting will be held on the court square to which all of tbe people of the coun ty are invited./ This meeting will be add relied by two speakers who are to be sent here by the national headquarters of the American Red Cross; one of whom will be a sol dier returned from France who has seen actual conditions over -there. Splendid music will he provided for the occasion. In stoves there’s almost as much difference as there is in people. We cannot always tell about people, hut we do know stoves. That is why we congratulate ourselves on securing the agency for these ranges. They are on our floor now, and we want you to see what this really good stove is like. Its many exclu sive features will delight you and every ether housewife who wants comfort, convenience, and efficiency in the kitchen. If you prefer you can buy a Princess on our ’’Pay for itself plan.” Let us tell you about it. BROWN FURNITURE COMPANY William*. Williams, 'pril 2t* -the Williams Democratic club met Saturday. April 27. and elected .the following offi cers: ' V. J T O'Quin. president; W F Jones, vice president; W. Lee Ram sey. secretary. Delegates. H K Strickland. J. F. Gravson. J. T. O’Quin: alternates. J. D. Carroll. A Q. Crosbv, J. L. O’Quin. The following resolution wa - * adopted: t Whereas, we feal the great pres sure of the present war. and where as, we are in the utmost sympathy with th® present administration, therefore, be it resolved: That the Democratic club now as sembled at Williams unanitfiously endorse the actions of President Wil son and,bis administration. W. LEE RAMSEY. Sec LIBERTY LOAN RALLY AT ASHTON SCHOOL BOX PARTY AT PINK UltOVK Get Rid of Yw Rheum»li«m. I.odc.\ April SO.—A Llbfrty loan rally and Ice cream festival hat been arrange*! for Ashton »Friday n;«ht of this week. The meeting will be held at the school house and address** will Be delivered by speakers informed on the Libertv loan Among these will be W. W. SmoaV •‘hairman of the Colleton County Council of Defense. *The public is invited, and a good attend ance is expected. .® IVofier Fond for Weak Stomachs. The proper food for one man may j be all wrong for another. Every I one should adopt a diet suited to ; his aae and occupation. Those who | have weak stomachs need to be es- : penally careful and should eat js1ow|> and masticate their food | thoroughly. It is also important jfhat thev keep their bowels regular When they become constipated or when the\ feel dull and stupid af- Z\ Smoaks April 79,- There will be Now .» the t.a.e to get rid of your ter estme. thev should take Cham- a bo* party alven at Pine Grove rheumatism You w,U find Cham- berlsin* Tablets to strengthen the •chool house Friday evening. May berlain s Liniment a great help stomach and move the bowels. They The relief which it affords is alone are easy to takg and pleasant in ef- worth many times its cost 3rd. beginning at 8 o’clock PROF. J. F RISHKR * • * GERMAN ARMIES STOPPED + * • Following the worst fight- * ing of the war up to the pres- « * ent, the latest reports are that * * the Germaa army, under Gen- • * eral Arntm has been Stopped * * before Ypres. Mount Kent- * « met. a very Important point la A * Flanders, was captured, and » * for a while it seemed that the * * entire Ypres section would * * have to be evacuated, but af- * * ter suffering very heavy loss- » * es the enemy has stopped on # * a line of highland just back of * * Mt. Kernmel. There seems to * * be little chance for further * » important advances in this re- * * gion. Meanwhile the allied » * forces have undertaken no » * counter offensive. General * ♦ Foch is said to have been busy # * preparing Paris for a stout re- # * sistanr?. in the event that the * * enemy should break through. * * • ***?**$******** ************* * COUNCIL OF DEFENSE * * NOTES * fC * t»*p** ********* Traitorous Conduct. ^Columbia. April 2!» Governor Manning today issued a proclama- pendence of (he United Spates of America. ’ RICHARD I. MANNING. “Governor. “By the Governor. “William flanks Dove. “Secretary of State.” Irr tirder that no person may \ - uncertain as to whom to report in the event such violations con*- •• their notice, it is Suggested that tk tlon calling upon the people of first report be made to the local d<- >oth Carolina, for the seenritv of f<inf * e council. The chairman Ur . , iColleton county of the State Conn .country and as a measure of de- -ji r . , . . i oil of Defense is \\ . V\ . Smoak w—1° Be vigilant and to, prompt- .whose postoffice address is Waiter- ly report al! vjplations of the esp*-j boro. ' onage and sedition laws, as well as \ • . any traitorous conduct which comes to their attention, to the State Council of Defense. In his procla mation. it is also asked that deser tions from the army and navy be reported. The State CounciKof De- fense is pointed ont as the proper The second quarterly meeting or agency to whom reports of viola- the W. M U. Auxiliary to the Colla tions :and suspicious cases should tOD Baptist Associatiopr met witii be made, and all members of coun- ( tbe Black Creek chufch. April 27 ty councils are especially chanted and 78., There was a splendid dele- wlth this vigilance. gallon present, and a very intcrest- The following is the Governor’s ,n K P^^gram carried out. Quarterly Meeting of the W. M. U. proclamation: "In order that the laws of the State and Nation against esplon- A memorial was held for Mrs« Lula Whilden and demonstrated bv Chinese characters, which was ver* age. sedition. traitorous conduct and desertion from the Army and j The Sunbeams from the differeat Navy of the United States may be carried out an interestinz properly enforced, and in order Program led by Miss Edith Easter- that the people of South Carolina I,n » B <1 Mrs. W. B. McCuen, after may know that in every locality which a Sunbeam band was organ there are agents of the Government wi, ’' the little folks of- Black whose duty it is to take cognisance i Creek church, with Theodore Given* of and promptly report all violations j President and Edgar LitcKfiei*. sec of law affecting the national secur- rotary and treasure ity: Sunda • the Missionarv BOYS LEAVE THURSDAY Colleton’s contingent of soldiers for Fort Screven. Ga.. will leave, wc learn Thursday, instead of Mondav. as reported on another pave of The Press and Standard. This informa tion was received from one of the selectmen, and we thought it au thentic. but find now it was an error. . — _ .. acrnu'S “Now.- therefore. I. Richard !. ! was preached by the pastor. Re. Manning. Governor of South Caro- J 'T. Hilton. lina. do hereby especially charge all ' The next quarterly meeting will members of the South Carolina m cet with the Redons church ct Council of Defense, all county chair-' Sat,ir( Lv before the first Sunda' in men. and all members of thip county , N councils of defense in their respec-I X MRS T M. SMITH. Sec the counties of the State, to take —, cognizance especially of the above Road to Happiness, mentioned offenses against th * Be amiable, cheerful and good na- State and Federal laws, reporting j tured and you are much more lik*- the same to the chairman or secre- ly to be happy. You will find tary of the State Council of Defense at their office ^n Columbia “In testTfoMiy whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the State to be fixed at Columbia, this 29th day of \pril. in the Year of Our Lord 191*. and in tbe 142qd year of the Inde- flnd tlr- ■j difficult, if not impossible, however when you are constantly troubled with constipation. Take Uhanibe-- lain’s Tablets and get rid of tha* and it will be easy. These tablet* not only move the bowsls. but im prove the appetite and strengthen the digestion. c>