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• * 0 . VOL. 89. COITIIliBlllLE, RED OMUUID PHEWE WKDN ESDA^MA^g^SuT NO. SC, nuikiis ill it* mcNHir oh i VISIT OF MHTOR AND OOCNTT AGENT THROUGH PROSPER OUS SECTION INDICATES IT IS AMONG THOSE AT THE TOP. FINE CROPS AND GOOD PROSPECTS THE RULE The Presence of Men With s Vision and the Evidences of Industry and Intelligent Application''' of iff- 'v fort Show Everywhere. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RED CROSS CAMPAIGN * — * The campaign for the Red * cron drive, in which Colleton A county must raise $9,040. will * begin Sunday. May If, and * will last for one week only. » Those communities desiring to -» have meetings in . the interest » of this campaign, will please * notify M. P. Howell, chairman * of the speakers, and he will # endeavor to arrange for n » meeting at point suggested. * A full program for the wejpk * will be published in the next -* issue of The Press and Stand- ■» ard, and a special Red Cross * edition will be issued on Wed- * nesdav, May 15. \ > COLLEM CMY DOUBLES UllliHI •— j .a ■ \ . . ‘ - TWt SPLENDID SUM OF flPt.l— WAS SUBSCRIBED FOR UB- *■ BRTY BONDS IK CAMPAIGN WHICH CLOSHD SATURDAY. Hi6S WILL BE MEED IBESUI INTENSELY UfTHRESUNG PAT- NRIOTiq PROGRAM . ARRANG ED IN HONOR OF WINNERS IN MBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN. COUNTY AND SEVERAL TOWNS GET FLAGS Cottageville, RnRn, Ixtdge, Hendersonville and Secure Flags—The County Flag and Star. Get' EXERCISES WILL BE ON COURT SQUARE * ************** Colletou County (aetting Itcoilt liig Drive in Sale of Stamp* In Near Future. Cottasroville. r,e4 Oak and Provi- vienre see Hon'* vere visited virvv v CITT I W A I? c.av by Cooptv Agent Kisher an-!*! vv IMjE-j OCiLiLi vv r\IV Ttditor* Stnoak Wondert'ully in.M pre«sive and full of optimistic * n- couyacement were (he sinna of pros-, perity and iudepenilenee seen on every hand. Thpre can be no pau pers in a country .so fertile, and with such evidences of thrift and in- • dustry. Shall farms are the rule, and the work on them done by the owners entirely in many cases, cre ate a feeling of independence such as cannot be excelled anywhere in the county. Cottageville is well and widely known as the home of a prosperous people who have-long learned to get all out of their farms the soil will yield. Reading and studying the problems and the science of agriculture the people of this section have proven an inspir ation to those who come in contact with them. Red Oak, a thickly set tled community center, a few miles farther on towards the Edisto river, is sot perhaps so well known as Cottageville, hut it is none the less remarkable. Red Oak school is one of the prosperous schools of the county, and the church there, a handsome wooden structure, is well built and well ftteoded we were told. Mr. Bridge runs a large blacksmith shop and garage which employs several men, and" which seems to have more work than can be done. The farms are well tilled, and the homes are well located rad many of them pretty with attractive froht yards, and at most of them a profusion of pretty flowers, espec ially roses, give a pleasing impres sion of the section hard to And duplicated elsewhere In the county. Providence Is several miles far ther north than Red Oak. and only a short distance from Edisto river, and only three to six or seven miles from Cannady’s cross roads. This community center around the Prov idence Methodist church, and with in a radius of this of three miles can be found some of the best farm ers in Colleton county The farm lands here are very Flag* Will be Prorated to Neveral Towns and to the Connty—Public \ Invited to be Present to Witnr** the Oretnonle*. BOY’S WORKING RESERVE PLAN Rev- Geo. K. Way. of Cottageville, Ceraty Dirytor, and Win Enroll Boy*. * * * * * sje * * s;: $ $ * * * Chairman Shaffer sent the * * following telegram t& Admiral * SAVINGS STAMPS * f, *■ w -r* i* the campaign wnndr.y. It will . * | -> be recalled that Admiral Beat- Tuesdav. May Hth. will be Flag I‘ v for Col let dn county. On that , An Important work of the war. to that of enrolling the'boy power of the country, and la doing this the State Connell of Defence has desig nated 8. H. Edmunds, of Sumter, as State director of the United States Boys Working Reserve. The plan to to enroll every boy in the State be tween the ages of 19 sad 21, so that the government-may see who is at work, or regularly employed and who is not working. The slo gan Is! "The boys st home shall work in the furrows while their big brothers are fighting In the trench es.” The following letter from Rev. Cleo. K. Way. ebunty director, of Cottageville, will be read with in terest: Cottageville, May 7.—Kditor The Preps and Standard: I have recent (Minimi * 1 r .* I APPEAL MADE BY CHAIRMA* HOWELL FOR SUPPORT 09 t GOVERNMENT RESULTS Uf MANY BONDS BEING BOLD. REMARKABLY STRONG a PRESENTATION MADE Chairman Howell, Senator Padgvtt and Liberty Bond Chairman Shaf fer nil Make Special and Eloquent Patriotic Speeches. • " ‘ \ ini Colleton county has been at the foot of-the column in the matter of the sale of War Savings Stamps, till last week when she went up one place, and now stand* head of Sa luda county. There is a determina tion, however, to place her higher, and efforts are now being made to bring about the sale of a great number of stamps. Field Agent Lee has been in Walterhoro thin week, and is getting things in shape for the big drive. He has placard ed the town of Walterhoro and is getting war savings stamps talked and sold in the town. W. W. Smofk, chairman of the county council of defense has been appointed chairman for the connty, and the entire council of defense of the county, as well as s number of other authorised agencies will have the matter in charge, and will ar range for greater interest,- Mr. Lee visited the Walterhoro high school at chapel Tuesday morning ud made d talk there. Now that the Liberty bond campaign is out of the way it is thought there will be much greater interest in the campaign. A W. S. S. booth will be erected next Tuesday by the Confederate monument, with Miss Tweedie Fick- ling in charge. ■a************* * Personal Mention ty said in his ppof-^h here sev- y.ral weeks ago that if, Colle- ton did not subscribe her quota, he would return and make another speech or burn <■ the town, it did not matter » yhfeh. •* * * x- * * \ / . . . .• \ “The man who cannot produce a •*.' every man. woman and ch^.l ini;'™" : , nave recent- flu- entire county should gather on I ' appointed County director rh«j rn , i l > old court house square in Wal-1 .V 1 l “lleton county in the I nited t.Soro to take part in the great Bo>s Working Reserve'■for • otic demonetrat-ion which - will I . P 1,r P oso enrolling all the boys k the presentation of the Honor county between the ages of Flags won in the Third Liberty i *' an ^ r.* * n Working Re- Rond Campaign. serve, tnele Sam wants every bov Admiral F. E. Beatty, “Charleston. S. C. "Set fife to Berlin —Colle ton county more than doubled allotment. “E. T. H. SHAFFER. "Chsfrman ” ************** ^ serve. By being present each citizen''" * he ^untry to be eniployed as n .-hows that he wishes to be known ; Producer, especially upon the farms, as one who honors his county And l^ 0 hiding obligation is placed upmi wfio loves his nation and is tj-ue to 1 __ *V en .1°J 8 an '* * 8 Kiven an This day * i * his cause in-time of peril. * i> one which will never be forgotten. *, The ceremonies will begin at 12 * o'clock, sharp, new time. Patriotic * music will he rendered by massed TV 1 lip In * , choir from all parts of the county. All who can aing are requested to practice America . Maryland and Onward Christian Soldier. Also to County Chairman E. T. H. Shaf-1 be present rad -take places close to fer, of the Third Liberty Loan the speakers* stand', drive, is especially grateful ft»r the The order of exercises will be: splendid- success of the campaign. Freseniaflbn of Honor Flag tn which resulted in the county’s donh-! Cottageville by W. W. Smoak, mem- ling her allotment and securing her of the State Legislature, more than ten thousand dollars in. Presentation iof Honor Flag to' excess of double the amount This Lodge, R. M. Jefferies. Esq. Presentation of Honor Flag to Ruffin by E. L. Fishburne. Presentation of Honor Flag to Smoaks by (Hugo S. Strickland county superintendent of education. Presentation of Honor Flag to Hendernoavllle by Judge Jam. E. splendid showing retrieves the tstion which Colletoh 'made In. $he first two campaigns, and given the county a distinction among the counties of the State. The story of the campaign will linger long ta^the minds of the peo ple, particularly the closing acne at the'eonrt house when snore tfim 115,000 were subscribed by people, many of whom had already “taken the limit.” It seemed a delight to the people to subscribe to this bond issue, and the regret is expressed now that the campaign is over, and there are no more bonds to buy. Ttje following letter from Chair man'’Shaffer gives ifuLstary pf the results aehievedJT E<iitor Press and Standard: Presentation of Honor Flag to Walterhoro by M. P. Howell. Esq. Presentation of Honor Flag to Colleton county by Senator James G. I'adgett. Each town is asked to appoint a committee to attend with a chair man to officially receive the flag upon presentation. The Honor Flag for Walterhoro will be received by Mayor John D. 'Glover and the flag for Colleton honor badge. If for any reason he' Chairman Howell, in a burst of elo quence, which was applauded by the targe audience at the county democrat ic convention Monday. Continuing he made tins further statement, which was also applaud ed to the echo: “The man who does not subscribe to a Liberty Bond should be taken i>y his com munity and rolled over In tar and then buzzard feathers and tied to wishes to withdraw, he surrenders his badge and he is out. If you are the court house door. ! who can he reached by The man appeals to ms uauge ana ne is out. it vou are vi* . . .. ', • _ already employed the government 1 h * P* trlo,i " ra of would like to know you. so enroll » ub f cr,b< * (1 i: h »t ,«»>• man If you are not employed the govern- " ho J? a " not can b ? a ? pe ",r\ t0 , ln ment wants to know you so it can! no * ther wa,r ' anrt 1 * give you wholesome; profitable em ployment, so enroll. Don’t wait for someone to ask you personally to enroll, but as soon as you read thia, or hear someone apeak about It, If you are between 16 and crowd, buiaard feathers and all, to wait on such a man.” These remarks were in thorough accord with the ideas of the mem bers of the audience, who seemed to enjoy them, and also the state- and send it to me; stating whether you are working or not, rad If ao. what you are doing. Your big brothers ate fighting over yonder. Uncle Sam must use every bit of the his address: “The man who does not take a bond is hard shelled, op posed to the war, and Is In favor of Germany and you can’t get out of it.” The convention was called to or- !» y n ”’ er o,.r here «. help | j^ Too. b y Ch.iro.eo Rowell teachers and any others interested to help get the boys interested and enrolled. GEORGE K. WAY, County Director. Cottageville, S. C. ^ v ******** ******** Jas. Dandridee, who is in the blacksmith business in Charleston, spent the week-end with in. Walterhoro. —o-o— Harold Saunders, W. 1). Fender, won flags. Tli* entire subscription in countv was $1.28.550.00. whii* allotment was J04.ooo.00 The towns which won flags * ******* * * *****•-•* Mr. and Mrs. N. C,. Morrall and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Grace spent two fine, and the!days last week in Charleston with farmers are sci^irtiftc and use the Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Grace. Jr. best and most modern farm machin ery. Riding cultivators do a row of corn or cotton at a time, thus re leasing a man. Fine OwN and Wheat. Everywhere in the three sections visited, the oats crop is very fine. Most of these were in full head, and Legare Smith and Stephen Acker- were all green and growing. Un- man spent the week-end in Chfirles- les* something happens very soon ton. ' there will be an abundance of oats —o-o— harvested. Not only does the oats |,. H. and J. B. Dodd, Jr., of the! First National Bank crop look wdll. hut many farmers r. S. Navy, stationed at Charleston, j Farmers & Merchants have planted wheat. Particularly spent several days lai* week with | Bank. Cottageville The campaign for the Third Lib-j county will be received by E. T. H erty Loan fit, Colleton county ended Shaffer, chairman of the Third Lib- in a blaze of glory. The eoun’y erty Loan - campaign. After receiy- wori a flag with a star: Tour towns jing the flat: Mr. Shaffer w ill present won flags with stars, and two mot it to Commissioner B. R. Ulmer I cell upo. the minister., eeheol 1 12! ichtfiri Anri nnv nthar* in*a*»**#*m« wdcumI t#mporMry chairman, and R. M. Jefferies temporary secretary, which organisation was confirmed m permanent without ray opposi tion. J. M. Moorer was re-elected State executive committeeman, and' the following delegates to the State convention were elected: D. L. Smith, J. M. Smith, Sr.. Dr. RG. Willis. Q. W. Sweat, M. P. Howell, J. G. Padgett' No nominations wer-j made after six names had been sug gested, and these were elected by [ acclamation. • The Liberty Loan campaign had for several r >, °" ed * a, " r ' ,n >' n *&ht by a report years has conducted a Jewelry hn,;- y 1 ; _ R " b ; crlpt,, ?" s , a »>o»ntlng to .ness in Walterhoro, has decided f.' f ? , J t-n m ,T,' nt> " ‘L* leave and cast bis lot with the peo-' ^ Z M. n K *k u . being underwritten by a number of 'iy.' " :. hlp ?r' the "'.-in- '.-r II,- town. Ttv BRIEFLETS * ******* * * S. Finn I raves For Greenville. Samuel Finn, who pie of Greenville ******** who wil! i ai«e the flag upon th »;mfrehAndlse to Greenville, and business houses of Waltert.oro were of the / PnnfoeteriTo i wHi CU htalSelf in 0 few daVH, MS i , , 4 , , . ’ onteaer«u , , . asked to close for another hour a* soon as his goods have had time to . .. .. , ‘ . . the beginning of the conutv con- 'is-iiy'h f :t*g»rkn v Mr* hjIS * M the j staff In front t 9 mon • ent . . .1 M. Moe r **r. of the Local Board. 1 each t.reenville. Mr. Finn •'•-o'will preside over the meeting. The I ,nafb ‘ tuunv li iends w hile in W-i: i vention, in order that people his famiN I r, °** aKev W‘\ Ruffin. Lodge. Stnoak^, meeting will be opened w ith praver U fboro who regret to see him leave, j j.' 0 j ‘ ; Hendersonville and Walterhoro ; by Rev J. P Graham. : * n ' , w ‘*‘ h for him abundant success Chairman ' Subscriptions n.ade through the. — 1 ' n his new home. Mrs. Finn and'^^. chairman H. K. STRICKLAND FOR TREASURER hanks lows: iptions of the countv were as fnl- Golleton Banking Co Farmers'* A- Merchants Bank.. Walterhoro . . . the children will remain in Waite boro till the close of school. is tljis true in the Providence sec- relatives at Round and Walterhoro,' tion. There almost every man has returning to Charleston Tuesday, from two to twenty acres of wheat. , i —o-o—. and there will # be no shortage of Mrs. J. D. Shuler, Jr., of Ellorec flour unless some calamity befalls spent several days last week in Wal- the wheat crop very soon. terboro with her parents. Mr. and W. W. Ackernum’s Farm. Mrs. P. M. Yarn. She left Tuesday Our first objective Thursday was afternoon for Charleston. where the farm of W. W. Ackerman, of the she will join Mr. Shuler in attend- Red Oak section. We reached there anee at the Shriner’s convention, a while before noon, but found tljat —o-o— all the family were away, Mr. Ack- Mrs. G. H. Wilby, of Ritter, is erraan’s mother having died the af- spending this week -in town with Jernoon before. Mr. Rlsher and ve her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. editor went in anyway to see the Grace, fine flock of brown leghorns, and w ■ also to look at the farm a bit. After Friday afternoon the school pic- viewlng these and then going on to nlc was held at Copeland’s mill M v2".> U.-nTrt 2u.noo J 15.A0') Bank of Ruffin 5.7b0 Peoples Bank of I^vdge ... 11.1"n Bank of Smoaks 7.500 Total 1138.55a Other communities which were not incorporated towns also made splendid showings, notable among them being Ashton. $2,750; Colle ton. $7,600; Providence section, $5,000. and Rehoboth church sec tion. $2,500. Many other sections which have not yet been classified made good showings. Special praise is due to the speak ers and workers in this campaign. Among the speakers who assisted ful speaker, and a good mixer county office to be published is that of Henry K Strickland, of Ruffin, for the office of coilrty treasurer. It has been known thut Mr. Strick land was considering the matter of making the race for sometime, and his announcement was not. there fore. a complete surprise. Mr- Strickland ^graduated from Ulemson College in 190K. and fol lowing his graduation he taught for aeveral years, holding position of principal in the schools at I/odge, Williams. Strickland and Kufflr.. He is now engaged as fertilizer in spector for Clenison College. Mr. Strickland has served one term in the legislature. 1813 gnd 1914. He is a pleasing and force- His so much tn the work were M Howell. Esq.. Sena(pr Jas G. Pad- successful race gett, W. W. Smoak, E. L. Fishburne, Esq., R. M. Jefferies. Esq., Miss Tweedie Fickling. in charge of the all see the farm of Mr. Harbison a mile pond, which was a most enjoyable farther, we started for Chttageville occasion. Rev. 4*. W. Warren, a hut met Mr. Ackerman coming member of the board of trustees, home. Yielding to his Insistence w« made an address, returned and spent a delightful —o-r,— hour seeing his farm. , Dr. and Mrs. C. H. EsDorn went • women’s world in the connty. Mr. Ackerman has about 1,100 to Charleston the early part of the did_ faithful, and efficient work acres of very fine farming lands in week, one tract, a rich gravel loam, which —o-«__ produces very fine crops. On one Jarvis Thompson, who is at Camp field we saw. Mr. Ackerman stated Jackson, was in Walterhoro the that he usually made a bale and a early part of the week. Mr. Thnmp- half of cotton per acre. Last year SO n expects that it will not be long on some of his farm he made an before he goes to France, average of 57 bushels of corn, b®- e —o-o— sides a fine yield of velvet beans. Sergeant Jolly Fox. who is at Mr. Ackerman uses the plan of Camp Jackson, was home for a visit planting two rows of com close to- latter part «*f the week. He re- gether and one row of velvet beans, 'turned to ramp, being accompanied This makes an average of about a8 f ar a8 st. George by Miss Annie feet between the rows, and gives Avant and Allen Bishop. one "middle” in which one can go x —— to gather the corn. This plan of Little Boy Buys Stamps, planting seems to prevail in the communities visited At Provi- Master Guy L. Smoak. Jr., of the p. friends are predicting for him a Dr. Ackerman * Goins; H» France. Dr. W B. Ackerman, who is in Atlanta, had been designated to u.n to France in the near future for the purpose of taking charge of a regi mental hospital. He does not know* when h® will go, but expects that f it will tie soon. Town Council Election Tuesday might .be permitted to assume some of thN bllowing the '-addresses Howell, a short talk by Chairman ifhaffer and the ad dress by Senator Padgett, the peo ple were asked to subscribe, . Rlaer A- Ayer led off with $and a few other subscriptions were taken, \vhi*Q Chairman Howell ''directed that the roll of delegates be called, and almost every man present sub scribed to one or more bonds. Following /this Hleinewstratton, setFral resolutions were adopted and the meeting• adjourned, a con tention said by many to be the best In spirit and enthusiasm they ever attended. v — The vast amount of work done hv the women’s 'organization of th« county cannot be , calculated as manty thousands of dollars worth of bonds were sold through their ef forts and influence, and yet cam® Will Build a New Garage Laurent Utsey has purchased th<* lot at the rear of the Progress Candv Kitchen and Cafe and will begin once the erection of a new garage r The plans for this huildine contem Whereas. Our country is now en gaged in the greatest war in the history of the world, a war that carries with It more responsibilities, more consequences and more laat- ing effects upon the future of the world than any war which hafi ever been waged, and. Whereas, Free government, for, of and by the people is at stake in the issue of arms, and. Whereas, The final victory can only come by the united action of every cltixen, such united action as will not promote by disloyalty In deed or word, and, ' Whereas, There are those In the nation who seemingly have forgot ten the high station of American citizenship, and. Stokea. May 7.—Stokes school. | Whereas, There is a duty each rhich has had a most successful and everyone can perform to aid in Without opposition, Mayor John D. Glover and the members of the Walterhoro town council, were te- elected for another term Tuesday without opposition. There were only 28 votes cast, all of which, of course, were for the candidates. J. C. Lemacks was re-elected on the board of public works, also with out opposition. The members of th£ Council are: John D. Glover, mayor; A. K. Beach, D. B. Black, G. C. Brown, Dr. C. H. EsDorn. E. L. Fishburne, R. L. Fra ser. STOKES SCHOOL CLOSED into the banks through other chan-j plate a handsome building, and well nels. However, nearly $2d.0«*b are' appointed work shop, as well as credited directly to their various commodious store room. D. C. L. rhairmen. — Hiers is contractor, who has the Miss Fickling made wise sele"- matter of erecting this building in tioris of her workers at jill places charge, and he has already placed and without exception they did ac- orders for the, material, part five and efficient service. Also the good people who so I - willingly opened churches and by every bank cashier in Colleton which h* on the'*ground. of Winning the war for the fordea of righteousness, and to help this great country of our* to conclude session.' taught by Miss JIda May rishburne, oj ^Walterhoro, as prin cipal. and Miss Kula Ackerman, of Cottageville,' as assistant, closed a glorious victory and lasting peace. Tuesday nicht. The closing exe*-- Therefore, be it Resolved: <- cjses w-re well arranged and well; 1. That the .Colleton county <arried nut. consisting’ of plays, ! Democratic convention now pledgee songs and exhibitions by the pupils anew Its allegiance to th« govern- dence the farmers there follow this Providence section, was a grower plan, which thdv claim is better of com last year, although only than to have the beans Utfevery row. about eight years of age. and he x * Fine Orchard. , made eight d»ushels. Thi* com he Mr. Xckerman takes a great deal saved till last week when lie of -pride In his orchard. He has an brought it to Walterhoro and sold — —, it for $16. which he invested in school bouses throughout the cour->county. ty for the rally meetings did much | And finally to every man. woman to contribute to the success. and child in the whole county whi Among the chairmen, all of whom bought a bond or who caused anoth- did excellent work especial fhgnks'er to buy a bond is due my he*rt- is due to those two hustlers,-H D. felt of the school. These showed care ful training and talent’by the pu pil*. ment of the United .States, and ex presses Its abiding confidence in President Wilson, and the Congress of the. United States. « 2. That we deprecate and strong ly condemn the utterances of those BETHEL SCHOOL CLOSES The Bethel sdhool will close Fri-. day of this week, hut the com-1 m 1 ** 1 w 'ho are not solidly behind the mencement exercises will he con- In this great crisis, and thanks for the wonderful sue-1 ducted later. The reason fer this ft* lb® goternment our hearty (Continued on Page Eight.) War Savings Stamps. 4 Padgett. Jr., at Ruffin, and D*-. cess of the undertaking; Smith Turner, of (Hendersonville j R*speetful|v. Also too much praise, can not b«, E T H SHAFFER, given for the tireless aid furnished-— V Chairman, ! Is that the school will close a month co -operation in the enforcement of earlier than was • contemplated. **splonage laws and other laws Miss Bennett has made a very suc- censful sch .x of this session (Continued on Page Five.)