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t / OLw 41. WALTERBORO. S. C. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 1, 1919. nil! 4.: NO. 6 wmmm to. . BEtHI niSIKSS Al.TEBRORO’S NEWEST CON. CKRK WITH CAPITAL STOCK OP S1M.000 BEGAN HCSINEHS THIS MORNING. . €. BROWN WILL BE MANAGER OF COMPANY . H. WkrhauiB in President. A. H- Wtchman, Vtre nnd * ' r » ■ Othr* Offlc^rM C’ ,, ox^n for Dlf. . RnuirheM of The Wirhman.Brown Company Kan business thi» moinir*?. Th's mpany has been cupllalifed ai Oo.uO'J and plans to do a very rge ^business., Tae businesses for. •rly conducted by A. Wichman tL •n, and Brown Furniture Com. my. nave been absorbed by tn^ concern, and In addition it will lerate a large dry goods and no- .>08 store in the building formerly cupied by Taylor’. • .. Ouicers were elected for tlve new uipany as ioIIowh: H. 3. Wren, an, president;*^. H. Wichman, ce president; l». C. Brown, sec re. ry, treasurer and manager. . Tne mowing will be tne’ uiam gers tor te departments:. W. U r.asieriin, t tne turniture store; l’. j. L.ucas, t tne Hardware store; E. 1*. Mc- etl, 01 aiayesiiiie, iof tne^ury and notions. Mr. mc.ncu as idrnierly with .tne cna.nl.er i>c. Kliment store, anv has nan many 'Mis.ui eiucessim Vxpeneuce. WTtn Mr. Lhcas .in tne Hardware ore win be w. r. r rasier,^ aau napiM uaMs; with Mr. rmsterlm'iu ic iuruiture store'win be tv. s. Aaosms, j. ii. iucaer and rj.' it; 111jo 1 b, miss Belle tt cscoat wilf be leuogiapner ana assistant boon, eepcj iwr the new concern. , unices tor tne utertaitu raimettu oiu^au.i wilt be opened in tne ueat iliite in a separate building^ ’ima tnee 1 u win 0|>erat separareuiy 11*0111 ne t» lenman-iirown company, .t^, iT \t ie 11 man, bejiig mauuKer 01 this. . v. itmiio, w uo \iias oeeu Dook- t8*per .tor t*ic»iruau ;-»oii, wm e in enaige bi tne uuices iur i.u- • eaiami 1 aiuieno Company. Protesting Against 4. Increased Rates A meeting of citizens was'held Monday to discuss the rates for water and lights in Walterboro. A raise of 5<F per cent in these rate< went into effect the 1st of Decem ber, and the billd for water and lights sent out the latter part of December were so much larger than formerly that a storm of protest has been made against the increase. At this meeting held on Monday a com. mittee was appointed! consisting of G. C. Brown, A. Z. Searson, J. M. Moorer and M. T*. Howell, to look into the matter and advise the peo. pie whether or not they think the increase In rates Justifiable This matter has furnished considerable discussion during the past few days. Deams new way meat snicker, 73 cents at Kleitis. No Thanksgiving Yesterday. % On account of so much sickness in the community, it was decided not to attempt to hold 4he usual annual Thanksgiving services at Pine Grove church. > Mules and horses. Some splend id farm animals for sale—Walter, boro Live Stock A Vehicle Co. W. A. Bishop Home Prom France. W. Arney Bishop, who has been in service for severaf months in France. LIVELY RACE WILL BE MADE Two Candidates Are Competing For Vacancy In liOgislature in CM- • > I ' . \ fetnn County. The race for representative to All the vacancy caused by the death of Col. J. W. Hill is attracting cor si. derable attention over the county. W. W. Snioak who announced Ms candidacy in The Press and Stand ard last week will not be elected without opposition as was thought would <be the case by many. jCai. D. B. Peurifoy, a young lawyer of the local bar Saturday announced his candidacy for the position.^ An ac tive campaign will be waged, by these candidates and their friends. The election will be ordered . by the speaker-elect who will be chosen when the legislature meets on the 14th inat. . It is -thought that his election will be ordered within a few days so that the new member will be permitted to enter within a REGISTRATION BOOKS TO OPEN +■% t ■ • . * . • . ^ ( C°nnt) Board of Registration Will Register Voters Monday ami Saturday of Next Week. To Resign Place In State Senate V The county board of registration requests\ notice*to be given that the books of registration he open a^ their office at the Court House on Monday. January 6 and on Satur. day, Junuary 11, for the purpose of furnishing registration certificates to any who desire to get them. Th*> election for Representative will be a General Election, and It wilt be necessary for every voter to have a county registration certificate. , Vinol. a :no<finrn tonic at Kleinr.. *li«V R, Hudson Writes \Vif«*. Oct. 30th 1M8. Somewhere in France.—My Dearest Bessie:—I will again try and write you all' a few lines, although I don't know any news of InWrest to write only- week or ten days after the 1 session I am well and getting along fine, ami begins. The outcome 'of this race will b* watched and it bids* fair to be .1 campaign of considerable (interest. PKRRT.I'NDER WOOD The friends of Prof. S. J. Under. has returned to bis horap at Smoaks . .... . . . . # .. Mr. Bishop was in tfie aviation Sdpnrintendent of the Walter- corps, an<Jj left the United States August 9. j He returned on Dec rturned mdlag . -ms of ) 10. His. comm an apeak in highest terms op’s career as a tfoldier and that his service was “honegt c officer* Mr. Bish. stat-i and faithful.’’. He did not have a single absent^ recorded against* him and his officers have given him a testimonial of highest character. Mr. Bishop was in Walterboro Tues day of this week. Deams new way meat smoker—7.V cents at Kleins. Deams new way meat smoker > i.x9 a« ixietns. 1 •> Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Beach 01 ’m.1 lesion, aye here on a nsil 10 h:>« arems, .ur. ana Mrs. L. C. Beach. Will Attend Poland.t'nina bale County Agent Kisner ami a part; .1 xaiuters 1101a me upper part Oi ue County, will aitena me auction pie 01 pure bred Poland Cninu hogs 4 orangeourg on me 9th mat. T« ; .- aiiciers- ot tuts ureed are going to ,uow me raisers ot red" nogs a tuing 1 so, they claim. 7.» Deaths new way meat smoker- cuts at Kleins. Taking Block tne pasL .weea practically vtr> merchant m town uas taken .'oca^ and tpey are now engaged in tgunng up now they came oui m insiuesa during the year mi*. AH reem to oe wetL pleased wim tne uowing tue%poiui make. / ' "• ;>-Uh—tour selection ai Fishburne’s Pis] . Nyals compnund mustard oint. tfhpnt for the “Flu” at Kleins Dnii: Store. K«>g«Vs St on* t'kMied. On acount ot an attack ot infilled, za which has rendered both Mr. Roger and his brother incapacitated, the hardware store of Roger Hard, ware Co., was closed yesterday and today. Both these young men ar"* reported to be dome niceiy. boro High school were surprised when ho came in Sunday from his holiday vacation trip to note that he brought .*rtth him his bride. A hearty wekome awaited her to Wal. terboro. Mrs. Underwood was Miss Irene Perry, of Sale City, Ga., and the marriage was celebrated at her home with onlp^noar relatives pre sent, on December 24, at 11 o’clock. After the ceremony Prof, and Mri. Underwood left for a wedding trip to Jacksonville,' St. Augustine and Daytona, Fla., where they enjoyed a few days before returning to Wal. terboro.- Mrs. Underwood) is a charming lady, of possessing man ners and accomplishments.'-' She will prove quite an addition to th* social and educational life of tb** town. / > - . Seed oats at H. \V. Blacks, ji- Nyal*s liver salt at' Rleins. BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR D1S. CHARGE Prof. Hunt Tea< hing. In the District Court of the Unite 1 States f FOU THE EAR! KB A DISTRBT lx OF B. V. ; \ - la the matter ot lx. J. Taylor Bank., rupt. 10 me Honorable H- A. judge m me Dun net iGcuri 01 flue t uned .states tor ine ,{ DMCnet'' ox .uhuii Carplma: . / »» J - tMyjur 01 . Walterboro 4« |h** County o» v.o«ieton and amie 0* ri. C* m s»i»i uisxiict, reopecuBWy repre sents that on the £t> a ay Ot nepitnu. her last past he* was duly aujuageu tiankrupt under, mg acts u» con gress reisuag te Bankruptcy; mat ne has uuiy surrendered an ms pro per ty x aha rignis 01 property, and uas fully complied wivu all tne re. utfiremeut* 01 said acts aau 01 tne cat ii P. M. Huckn news that tl Beams new way ^jdeat smoker 7 '• - eiits at VKlems. S X i**r ljuite Hi. The newk that the tamily ot P. M 'tuckner are all quite ill ot ictluenza . t tneir new home below Jackson. vmxL will be received with regret, ney were stricken several*da>s ago, *ir. Buckner, Mrs. Buckner, their i\e cmldren and Mrs. Buckner j lister, Mrs. Dandridge, all being in bed at tne s^me tune. The reports .'re^tnat they are aouiewhat impror- 'r<I. though'Mr. Buckner is still quite ifk Dr. W. B. Ackerman is his at. tending physician. order* ot the Court touching his nankrupiey. Xtnereiore, iye prays that he may be declared o> tne curt to'nave a iuii uiscnarge from ail deots provx. me against ms estate under saio liankiupt Acts, exeevi siu-n uebts as mi<> excepted ny law irom suen dis- rnurge^ naied this 1 :♦ day of December, a. d. m*. W. J. TAYLOR, Baukrup*. ORDER OF NOTICE Tnr.iirAM C l." 1 r.KN DIST RICT’ OF/S. C. on tins :tlst day ot Decemoer A. 1), j:>is, on reuuingMne loregoln^ pettnon, it is • oruereu by {n<Ucourt, that a hear mg i»es uad aJ>oii me same on- t:i«‘ tun nay w^Feimiary, ,v D, l‘JIk, be.. I’rqf, B. \\\ Hunt, who bus been at Camp Shelby. Miss., came home several days ago, and has accepted- the principalship of the Stoked school, haring begun the discharge of duties there Monday mnrhln r of this week. Prof. PTimt i» an educator of ability and experienc * and the trustees of the. 5?tokes school were fortunate to secure his servicei to till the vacancy caused by the death of Miks Dorothy Adams, th.* principal. , - ’, \ ,hope you all art welt, and getting along all right. ' I haven’t received any mail from you but I am in hopes that I will hear from you all in a few day*. Well I guess you all are getting ready for the fair at Walterboro. I with I could be over there to go with you all, but I guess that will be impossible. If nothing happens I will be home before the next fatr and then-1 will make up lost time. Say I guess yoti remember little McKinley Crosby don’t yon? I met np with h* m the other day, be. Here me 1 was glad to see him, and I guess he was glad to see me for he said I vras the only person he had seen since he inlisted that £e knew. He has been ox-er here 4 months. He said bis people hadenU got a let ter from him since he has been over 'here, so if you see any of his folku tell them he is getting along fine. How is the people over thefe getting along with their crops? I guess labor is scarce as it was last ♦ f’ay do you know where Jo n Rentz is? We left him at camp Jackin and I havent heard any thing mor? from him. • I know.ho he was glad he did not get off with us. for he cbuld not bare the idea of coming over the bit pond. Tell the folks to write me some time-and don’t Malt on me for they have more time than I do. Give my love and best, wishes to iiii. y ■ Your loving husband. LK!f D. HUDSON, Niels Christensen, State- senator from Ileatifort County, has announc ed hia intention of resigning at tho roncluaion of the approaching ses. sion of the general assembly. £eiUrtt>r Christensen has been a member of the. upper house of the general assembly 14 years. He enlisted in the navy at the time the United States entered the war and is npw serving with the rank of ensign. . 'Tt now becomes neces sary” he mays, “to direct niy ener. gies exclusively to my business.” The senator from Beaufort haa for a loag time been chairman of the finance committee; in which ca pacity he, has been a potent factor in the most progress!x-e legislation. He has' labored, incessantly for the -en‘. largement ot quarters’ and improx-e- ments at the State Hospital for the Insane, has been a strong advocat* of tax reform, gave enthusiastic sup. por t to the State board of charitiei and correction and the State tax commission, has been a strong advo cate of liberal support of v the com. mon schools and the State educa- tibnal institutions when the appro, priation bill was under fire, and hat taken a leading part in canal liti-j gation the last two years. *ln his statement Senator Christensen says: “After serving . through the'com ing session of the legislature, and before the next meets. I will send my resignation as senator from Beau fort County To'the president of the senate. “Having given a large portion of mV time to public service during 14 years of continuous membership in the State senate, and having given up practically all atteation to my private ‘affairs t<* serve the navy since April 4, 1917, it now becomes necessary to direct ray energies ex. clusively to my business. ^ “This 7 statement is made at this time so that I may enjoy (luring this last session relief from that embar rassment and enctl'mbranre that every man in public life ift some measure Has to endure - the charges of opponents that certain refuses ot action may be influenced by per sonal political ambitions. "Service in the South Carolina COUm HMJMA MIKES MM. MI SUMARX FOR J9IS SHOWS AC. XIVE YEAR FOR. COLLETON’S EFFICIENT COUNTY AGENT WHO. HAS .WORKED HARD TRAVELLED DURING THE . YEAR 13,605 MILES. Visited 1,042 Farmer*; Wrote 1,073 l<ett*Ts and Distributed 10,400 Bulletins. Hog Cholera Work of Most Importance. Cjinnty Agent F. W- Rlsher has completed his report lor the year 1918? which is an interesting docu, hient. • This b**’ been a most busy year for Mr. Risber, and his report shows', that he has really accom plished some things worth while In the live stock an^ agricultural life of the county. U The figures compiled by Mr. Risber show that he has not stavyed still long at a time. During the year 'he has traveled by automobile .12,403 miles and by train 1,200 miles, mak. ing a total of 13,005 miles, or a greater distance in one yea* than half the circumference of the globe. He has visited 1,042 farmers it their bomes. made 500 telephone and 1,492 personal calls. The num-. her of meetings held was 113 and th* total attendance wan'8,637. Ho has written 1,075 letters and hai distributed among the people of tho county 10.4 66 circulars and hulle^ tins, besides having visited 50 schools. , Perhaps Mr. Risher’s great®** work, for the county has been in tftv (introduction of fpnre ihred (swine, through-his boys; pig clubs, and te the farmers direct. H.e has been most active in trying to stamp out* keenly appreciated. and releas** fronfo its burdens will bring a sens ' of loss of inspiring responsibilities.’ NOTICE OF TAX It FT l lt\5. Russell Wagons, one and ’ two horse, Parker buggies, top and open, at Walterboro Live Stock fc Vehicle Co. • - —— - l■^ % decided te eater the n** for House of Rvpreeentatlvea to sue. ceed the lameoted Col. J. W. IflU. I have received many letters and personal requests urging me to an. nounce aoouer, but' on account of deference to proprieties, and for the reason that I did not care <0 ac t hastily and inadvisedly 1 have not done no. I feel that these man;- protestations are sincere and that a great many people really want me to take the action l have taken. M*- final decision to enter the race has been made after serious reflection. I am fully conscious of the fact -that if I am elected it will be inconven- ienf to be in Columbia so long during the winter, and will mean the neglect of my busi. ness to a great extent, yet I feel the call of duty and am entering the race because I conscientiously be. lieve I can render valuable service ^t this time. tore >i\vX Court uj charleston, f». C m Disinct. at 11 o clock in t:**- lormioon, and tnai notice tnereoi . >be pubiisheu 111 T ne ITess and Vinol a reconstructive tonic iU ^ 1 ■’^ndaru newspaper primed -n^ •be “Flu” at Fishbuine’s. IJHOTUK! All persona are forbidden to hunt, #ui wood or in ao> way to trespass ROBERTSON. > Stoke*. S. C. >n my 00a or in an.' r lands, x . . . Praise For BeiOKr Tp whom It fiiay concern--Ser^ To whom. IF my concern:—Sear- ««a*t P*ul WUUanU baa been a mem her of my command since his cn„ trance intb the service April 29th. ?»lt. He has been ^faJtbful to every charge, honest to th« Inat, and has served -his .country well. it a^tns me plessnre to recommend k hts j..«iii Distnci. anu mat alt known ! cieditors anu otmr persons in. id. teresl nui> appear, 'at tne said time anu place anu snow. cause, 11 any tney fcax'e, wny the prayer V>i the sail! petitioner should not t>e granted And it is further ordered hy the court, that « he Clerk shall send o? mail to an known creditors cop»«M ot salu petition and this order, au. dressed to tnem, at their places •»< residence as Stated. Witness the Honorable 11. A. M. Smith, Judge of the said Court, and the Beal thereot at Charleston. B. C. in said 'District oh the 31 of Decem ber A I). 191S. K W. HUTSON. Clerk. 1st U. C. inf 0. BBLL. V. 8. A. With the ending h»f the ,worid V Shipment of war. and the advent of reron.truc- Freuch bulbs. Fiahburae’s Drug whW h wiU X Just -received A CANDIDATE FOR x BOBSE OF REFRESENTATIVES To The Voters of Colleton county of vital impoitance to our slate and After suroful consideration 1 have 'county. Our braxe soldier boys are rapidly, returning from across the sea, and from the Uaatonements 011 this side, and are coming back with practical visions and ideals that the-, are going to crystallite Into living reialities and noble deeds of acsorh. plishment. I believe that the 'Im mediate future holds for us many wonderful things, and that the nex: tew years wil go down in history a* the greatest reconstructive era in historic time. 1 do not claim to b*. endowed with a prophetic eye, yet I am optomist enough to realize tha^' our county and the entire low coun try is fast coming into its own. In 1 Mu when the treat stateman John C. Calhoun was traveling by stage coach from Georgetown to Charles, ton he commented on the wonderful fertility of our soil and Stated that some day the low country would he the garden spot of the world. With the proposed developnien: of our lands by the government for our hoys that are returning from France, with the increased Interest in rattle amk'hug raising, and witli the way in which our farmers are adopting improved methods of agriculture 1 feel that 1 can see the dream of Calhoun coming true. Be ing a young man 1 think it natural that I should hai> a desire -to play a prominent part in the great worji that is to he accomplished While w$ may expect %-ea: changes, .yet I realize that they must be practical and seasonable, and must- not be made by placing bur. dens upon -the people whieh^ they cannot bear, and 1 shall constantly keep la rolhd-the words Of the grea test legislator snd democrat of all, that*'wo have a government of th« for--the 'popple and bp the elected my every adf wtll b* ed by the wished tpd desire fee greet masses of people from whom I obtain my commission, and 1 shall endeavor to conduct myself *n •as to bring honor to tbe countt Hoping to have the opportunity for service. I am yurs^for a greoter snd better future. Respectfully. D B. PHUR1FOY The auditor's office will be open' for taking tax returns from January 1st to February 20, 1919. Please take notice that. I or iity deputy will be at the ' following named places for Hie purpose,'..of giving, each tav payer ample op portunity to make his or her re turn in person, so that each pier.-* of properity will appear in its res pective townships or school district thus avoiding ddnblp returns. Failing to make your return the township board of assessors are required by law to add 50 per cent penalty on all personal properity. Real estate stands the same as last year except where changes have been made. /< There shall be a capetation tax of 50c charged on all dogs and pro ceeds to be expended Yor 'pchool purposes. Dogs not returned for taxation ahall not be held to b? property In any court in this state. AU males between the ages of 21 and 50, except confederate soldier*, are liable to pay poll tax and those between 21 and 50 are liable to pay commutation road tax. ' All property must-be listed up on the proper blanks and sworn to before an officer competent to ad minister oaths. On account Of sickness I am fore ed to change my appointments ,'h follows; \ Friday January 2 4 Hudson’s Mill 10 to 12; Friday January 24 Sniders 2 to 4. . Saturday January 2.*> Rice Uqtc!!. Monday January 27 Ashton. Tuesday January 2X, Lodge. | Wednesday January 29 Williams 1 10 fo 12. . > \ / / Wednesday January 29* Uolleidu 2 to 4. | Thursday January 30 Smoaks Friday January 31 Rangi 10 to 1;? Friday JatKiary 31 'Ruckhe .d 2 /<> 4. t Saturday Feb. 1 Johnsons school House 10 to 12. — 'Saturday Wb to 4 ' Monday Feb Monday Feb. ' Tuesday Feb. legislature is a privilege 1 have | hog ohok-raf. During 1918 9.849 hogs Jiave been treated with anti- fiog/cbdlera setum. over 4,000 of these having been treated by Mr. 'Risher himself. He has ordered 17 sets of. instruments and instructed .farmers in the use of these sd that Ihey -have been able to inocula*" nearlj, 6.OO0 hogs. In (his Itpm alone Mr. Risher has saved for th > farmers of th«> county- many timei the total expenditure for his salary and expenses. > *• . The members of his pig clubs raised M pigs during the year, which at a low valuation are worth 120,00 each. The 30 members--of the boy* corn clubs made an average of 41 bushels per acre or a total of 1,230 bushels. Mr. Risher is planning bigger things for 1919. He will leave ‘n a few days for Ctemson College where the county agents will assem ble for Instruction in the program to be followed during the new yea®. Together with ihe two home demon stration agents for the county, great good has been accomplished. These agents are the evangels of greater prosperity * through Industry' and thrift. 1 Wilsons store 2 Ruffin t<> to U.- Bells 2 to 4. 4 Salkehatchie T. ij, Jones 10 to 12. Tuesday Feb. 4 Hcndersonx ille 9 to 4. Wednesday Feb. ft Cottagevllle. Thursday FeR. 6 Jackuonttom Friday Feb. 7 Green Bond Tuesda.v Feb. 11 Ritter 3 te Vinol, specially recommended af. ter the "Flu”—Kleins Drug Store. in. K. M JONES. Auditor for Colleton County. We ar P agents for Vinol..-'Klein* Drug Store. The U. D. C. will not hold It’s regular meeting this week, but xfctll meet the 24th, of January of which notice will be given later. , — . ■ ■ pi — Preserve your meat, use Figaro preserier at Fishhurne's Drug Store. * ' Miss Dorothy Adam*. • ^ Mi a Dorothy Adams, of Bam. berg, died at the CRira KsDorn in. flfmary Friday of last week, of pneumonia (ollowing an operation for appendicitis.. She had been (n the infirmary for sometime, suffer, ing of these complications, and made a brave fight for life, hut her „ condition was such-that there w-a« no hope foy Jter. The funeral.via* held on. Saturday at the Bom berg cemetery, being conducted, by her pastor. Rev. White.* The attend, anoe warf very large, and the floral offerings were many and begutiful. Miss Adams was principal of ttr- Stokes Rural Graded school, and was a young lady of many accom^ phshments and graces. She wa< deservedly popular a{ home and in Sfokeili' coramfinity^ She was a niec« of Mra. R. E. Jones, and is survived by three slaters, Mrs. J. J." Smoak. of Bamberg, • Mrs. Thffv.- Clary, of Columbia;^ Miss Rosa Adams, Bamberg; and two brothers Frank Adams, in France; and Wtl. lia Adam*. Galveston, Tex. t — W. H. Williams, salesman for H. W. Cohen, who has been at Camp Greene. Charlotte. N. C.. haa re celved his discharge and i* at Jiom*. School Ck*ed Thi* Week On account of the presence of *0 many case* of influenza in WaRe®. boro, it was deemed wise not to open the schbol this week, and as a con sequence teachers and pupils hav.* ^ Marl< , Saunders Returned ».i another holiday week. Unless coix- r . c nB d B * after snend. ditlohs show a decided turn for the hoMdavs with her parents worse, school will begia on Monday ‘ n * «»• boMdays with her parums l of next w*ek . , fcer# ’ Store X. v .1.