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VOL. 41. ' WALTERBORO, S. C. WEDN ESDAY, JANUARY 29. 1919 MtliY CH1ZEIIS ARE . STRICKEN BY DEATH ‘ ' . Last Summons comes to MANY IN THIS COUNTY- DEATHS OCCUR ALMOST DAILY. INFLUENZA IS THE CHIEF CAUSE Those in the Prime of Life Are* Taken Seeming to Prove That “Death Loves a Shining Mark.” * . day afternoon.' the service* beinp conducted by Kev. W. B. IfcCuen and Hev. Bedenbanah, pastors at Lodge. Mrs. Smoak was a daughter- of Mr. and Mrs. H. \V. Beach, of Stoker and was in her 37th year.' Besides her father, five brothers 'and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry tTarbadc x>f Uidgeland. and Mrs. H. M; .Rowling, of Waycross, (la., the latter having been married only a short while. She also leaves and adopted daughter, an a wide circle of frlends( all of whom feel deepest sympathy for the bereaved husband and family. Will Organize For ' FLU SITUATION ’Larger Business MUCH IMPROVED This week The Press and Stand ard regrets to he forced to chronicle the passing away of quite a few citi zens of the jeounty. Almost datl> we learn of the death of some prom inent citizen—some home made sor rowful and sad. M r *. Alice Williams. Mrs. Alice Williams, widow of the late Dr. K. H Williams, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T.’S Doar/ in Sumter, Sunday night , at 10 o'clock, of pneumonia following an attack of influenza. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at Liv? Oak cemetery after which Interment was had. Rev. J. P. Inabnit con. ducted the religious services. , Mrs Williams was called to Sum ter a few days ago to be with Mrs Doar who was ill o.f influenza, and while nursing in" the home, con tracted the disease, which soon de veloped into pneumonia. The deceased was a member of a large family and was noted for her genuine goodness and kindness of heart. She wa^ a consistent membeiv of the Methodist church. Surviving her arc the following children: Mrs. T. S. Dear, Sumter; Hart Williams, with the 30th.Div ision in France; Miss Pauline Wil liams and Ashury Williams, ot Wal ter boro. One brother, M. P. Felder editor of the Dorchester Kagle, St. George, uud ti\e sjisters also survive, as follow:*; Mrs. Julia Harvey, Holly Hill; .Mfs. S. F.-Felder. Vance; Mrs. K. Mood SuiftiJ^Leesville; Mrs Jessie Langford, St. George; Mrs. I). F Dukes, St George. Mrs. Louisa Me>*rs. Islandton. Jan. 25.—Mrs. Ia>uis.i Mears. wife of Arthur Meacs. died here today. Mrs. Mears is survived by her husband, two children, mother and sister. The sympafhy pf all goes out to the bereaved fam ily. ' *>*<. Notice is given in this issue of the'opening of books of subscription to the Kline Car Sales Co., the capital stock of which will be $40,0o This concern has been operating, suc cessful!} for almost a year and lias built up a big business. On ac. count if the great increase in this business it has been decided to ap ply for a charter, anu to secure sub scriptions to the capital stock at 14 0,000. A. J. Weeks the manager of 'this old company is the moving spirit in the. organization, but h.* will have associated with him n number of prominent business men Wry Few New t'aN** Any when* in llie County Among the White of th«* County Lawton Under. * * Smoaks. Jan. 25. j-Lawfort Linder the 17 year old son of Mr. and-Mrs. J. B. M Linder, died Saturday January IK, of pneumonia follow ing an attack of influenza The funeral services were held at Little net Swamp church Sunday niorninc. be, ing conducted by Rev. K. F. Scog. gins. The deceased was a bright a tup-promising young maW who leaves a large circle of friends and relatives who .were made sad by his early death. GIRLS! HAKE WnfY: TRICK, GLOSSY 1R FREE FROM DANDRUFF Sate Your Hair! Doul>t«» Its I lean- ty i" a Few Moment*—Try This **************** * CLASSIFIED ADS * *************** FOR SALE FOR SALK—Residence lot on Car.i street. Jno. D. Glover 1-2!*-1t FOR SALK-- Eggs for hatching. Barred Plymouthrock gnd Rhode Island Reds. 1150 per sitting. Also h few Cockerels on hand. T. P. Murray. FOR SALK Ithjaca , hammerless double barrelled gun, 2K inch barrell, left hand barrell chok--, for sale cheap. Klein Herndon Waltprboro, S. C. 1-29-lt. If you (*are /or hea’vyv hair, that glistens *('ifh beauty and is radiant with life; lias an incomparable softr ness and is fluffy lustrous, try Dam! wine. Just one application, doubles th beauty of your hair, besides it im mediately dissolves every particle of dandruff; you cannot have . nlc-\ healthy hair if you have dandrufi This destructive scurf robs the bai.- of its lustre, its strength and its very life, and if not overcome it produces a feverishness anc| itebing of th>* scalp; the hair roots famish, loosen and die; then the hair falls out fast The influenza ^situation in the {town and county is much improved since the recent quarantine has be. come operative. * In fact the epi. demir was on the wane before the quarantine was placed, and now th«ye,are very few new eases re puted anywhere in the county. It is thought conditions *-il| be so much improved Jhut the quarantine will lie lifted in a short while. The schools at Ruffin and 'Cot. tagevill- have been permittejLby th* State*’secretary. Dr. .las. A Hayne, to continue, on —account iff the absence of any inflnenza in their districts. The same is true if several other distrigis in the coun ty. and the quarantine will douhrC j less he . liftel In the entire county within a few days. Walterboro has how hut a very few cases anl these are reported' to he convalescent. Dr. J. C. vonLche, physician for the city board of health, states that in all ' probability the quarantine may he raised in Wal terboro in so far a slhe school is aT- fected. on Monday, February 3rd. Brought More Hogs To The County „ As a result of two sales of pure bred-Durocs held at Caftersvllle on Wednesday and at Spring Fields. North Charleston, on Thursday twelve more royal members of this breed have found their way to the farms of this county. E. A. Mar vin purchased flvq at Cartersvllle. and on Thursday, he purchased three more for himself and on Wed nesday twq for Palmetto Durov Farm; It. M Jefferies bought on.* and W. W. Smoak one at the Spring Field farm. BUSINESS LOCALS Wait on the up to date store M open. . - ^ oung.ltrow ivingj Miss Rebecca Young was marrie l to Lieut. Lander J. Browning at th * Methpdist parsonage in Walterboro Thursday, Jan. It*, Rev. J. P. In- abinet Ifficiating. Mrs. Hrowoin" is well known in this county having taugh^ in several communities. She had the Mt. Carmel school last year, and wa* engaged in teaching the Green Pond school this term. Sh-* Vino! a reconstructive tonic after the ■ , Flu x ’ at Fishburne’s. The Big ‘ Store will save you money wait. - , o-o— You will be able to get it at th** new store. —o-o Just received a shipment of French bulbn. Fli Store. LAW MAKERS WERE HOME WEEK END tlen^tor Padgett and Repce*«*tiUalv© Langdnld Spend Several Day* at Their Home*. ^ishburne's Drug store will buy -and sell FOR SALK Ford good condition. l.2!»-2tp. touring car in B. G. Price FOR SALK 13 shoats about 3 1-2 months old weighing 40 pounds. In good condition. Will sell th * hunch for .$75.00. B. L. Yarn. is a eharming young lady of many If -jwfr hair has been neglected ^accomplishments Her home was i,i and is thin, faded, dry . scraggy or | Greenwood county. Lieut. Brown- too oily, get a small bottle of Know! 1 > R a native of Kentucky, now ton’s Danderine at any drug store stationed at Portlnoufh, V C. They or toilet counter for a few cent#: i l , ‘D Friday Jan. 1* for his station. apply a little as directed and ten | , minutes after you will say this w:i' Hig |pVr Hutu in Low Cou'Hry the b«st investment yqp ever mad* (Juite a large number of hunters We sincerely believe, regardless i from Khrahardt were in the Inn,- of ’ everything else advertised. tha>'country below Green Pond tin* latter if you desire soft, lustrous, beauti ful hair and lots of- it—no ifchln scalp and no more falling ftalr—yo > must use Knowlton’s Danderine. I; eventually - why not now? . was iiuld with interment Creek cmneiery Tuesday in Mr. Lemahks had been ill it 'sila>« L«*nm«-k'*. Silas Lemucks diet) at the Slat** Hospital for the Insane in Columbia 'Friday night. Tin* body was ship ped to Walterboro Monday and was take.n to the home of his son, M. N. Lemacks, near town. The funeral at Drs. morning, ior some time, and tk few weqks ago hik health gaveNfay and this affected his mind and he was sent to the State Hospital dp New Year’s dav, v but he did not Yung survive the change. He was tong a figure in the life of Colletoii. county. In his 83rd year. * Mr* launacks crowned a life of labor With an age of toil. He was a gallant Confed. rate soldier and did WrvIceSfor the entire war as a member of' an in fantry regiment, following L**e in Virginia. . \ \ Mr. Lemacks is survived by \|is widow and the following children^ McCary F. Lemacks, II. N. I^macks, Melvin Lemacks, Mrs. John Robert*. I. S. Lemacks, J. M. Lemacks, Mrs John Hiott, Mrs Willis Walling; Mrs Ben Walling. * Mr*. W. J. Trow ell. Died at her home near Great Swamp church on Saturday, Mrs. W r . J. Trowcll, after an illness of about ten days. ’ The funeral was held at Great Swamp | church Sunday . morning, after which interment took place at Pine Grove cemetery in the presence of a large number oV re^ latives and friends. Mrs. Trowell is survived by her husband, three sons and three daughters and a host of friends among whom ishe was most popular. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereavnd family, partcularly to the sorrowing husbaad. ItiitTin. S <’ FOR SALK Apply to Hall. S. (’ l-2ft-2t. p. square Tin roofing * ! . M. Boynton, Whit.* V. p FOR SAI*E n We have just received a large shipment of American Fence Wire. We are offering this a(.an attractive price. See us before you buy. Colleton Mercantile A Mfg. Co.. Ritt**r. S. C l-29.1t. FOR NALK—Ford louring car ' in good condition, brand new motor; also one horse wagon, used but little. Apply to F. A. Bryan, (L FOR SALK—One fine Jersey cow to freshen in late spring. I*rice 185.00. Also one 1-2 red' Pole cow and young calf, price $85.00, or will sell the two for $165.00. T. J, Warren, Roffin, S. C. 22-2t. part of last week.efljo) ing some fin-- sport. »p i*> Friday Jen deer had l»*-en killed. The .following were members of the party •! „ C. Kin. anl. who killed •'on** deer, .1. * F. f*h ass* M'eau. one; \\\ 11 I. Hit tel. two; U \Y Ritle r. one; Den l{ent/i one; t\Y. II Kina rd t wo; * H . C. Cope land. lot Lev i V Feld* ;f noto : Van L< M'H. of Ml fifladelphia. one; Lucian M*V* h-r .* •ook of. «*\perienee pro. v ii!< <1 fast v v lands for tlie laini isli •jd- hi'ntei rs a i irregular intervals atui th** t* •neral report; is a most *■ xc*!-' lent li me. WANTED tlT. S. McMillan. Lodge, Jan. 27.—W. S McMillan, one of the most prominent and Substantial eitlaana of this com munity died auidenly Monday after. poos early. MiJ McMillan had been to Aahtoa to mafce hia returns before auditor E. M. Jones, and was on hM way home* (a company with bis ton/ Me piping before they ranched home. . Mr. ifcMUlan was ih rear* of aga. and hid long been prominent/the community. He is aurrired by a number of children -sad a larc* Circle of Ctbar relative* : au4 map/.1 dead* : v ' ■ , .Jffppa JfM- 0- Hneowk. Lodge, Jan- 27.—Mr*. Jeff C. Rposfc d*ed at b*r bom* here Batur- . dpf Mpraiag after a brief Illness of Jpftamma which developed into ppetunoaia The funeriM and in. terpient were held at Smoaks Sun- WANTKD—Highest prices paid for chickens and eggs. Hotel Albert \ 12-I1-8L WANTED, Will contract for two hua* dred and flftyi acres w&ltermelons at hundred dollar per. car.' 1 loaded at Waltereboro. ‘ P. M. Yarn. WANTED—The public to know that we grind velvet beans, ear corn in the shuck or anything grind- able at Marvin’s Grist Mill, Wal terboro, S. C. ’ tf. WANTED—Good farm hand at once. Apply to J. W.-Durham, Smoaks. Route 1. 1 -22-2tp. WANTED—An energetic and indus trious man to take care of the Singer Sewing machine business in this county for a limited tim<« with a chance for promotion. No figureheads need apply. Soe Mr. » Paniottie at Ringer Shop. 37 R. R. Avenue. Walterboro. 8, C. tf. FOR RENT . * FOR RENT-Two store rooms, one for v gar*g* and one for mer chandiser - See me for particu lar*. C. Gregory, Walterboro. tf. NOTICE OF ANNI AL MFETING OF STOCKHOLDERS Tu The Stockholders of The Coll - tm Cypress Company: Notice Is hereby giVeri that thV annual meeting of'the Stockholders of * The Colleton Cypress «Vmpany will be held fit the offic** of The Col leton Cypress Company at Colleton in Colleton County, South Carolina, on the 2l)lh da> cf* Fehfuari 1919., •" Haltii^ue HoS|rflal of on** o'clock P. M . f»>r the purpos** ' l*’ * • H. EsDorn accompanied Mi Of tin* election of directors and th»*;*' n< * " rs **• Fttriner to lialtiiurm* transaction of such other business afternoon, where Mi Fanm-r as may properly come b*‘fore the w '" •‘ n t<T the Johns Hopkins lnv- The new for cash. Flower seeds—at Kleins. The new store will buy and sell for cash. -—0-0 Nyals Liver salts regulnt* liver at Kleins. the .A store Colleton will he proud of. Waterman and Parker fountain pens Your selection at Fishburne's . Wait on llie ^rp to dale store t » open! / —o-o— *itig Men clocks will call you earl\ at’ Kleins. When the doors are opened you’ll see some stock. £ ' O-O— / Reiuemhe'V, it -will" b** a one-price store. meeting for consideration. M. M. Marsh. Secretary. 1-29.2L NOtlCK. Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the stoc.khol. ders of the Colleton Hanking Co. at the office of said company at Wal terboro, S. C. on Thursday. Feb. 2(), 1919, at 12 o'clock noon for the purpose of considering the resolu. tion of the Bond of Directors to in. crease the capital stock of said Col leton Banking Company from $10,. 000 to $50,000. R. L. Frasier, H. W. Black. Paul Sand^b. Jas. 17 Peurifoy, Direetors. 4t. pital for treatment of a throat af. feet ion which has been giving Mr. Farmer inucli trouble lately His nian\ friend* here will wish for him a speedy recover^. LOST NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that books of subscription to the Capital Stock of the Kline Car Sale* Company will he opened at the Court House, Walterboro. S. C., on Friday. Janu. •ry 31 1919,.at 10 ©(clock. A M. L. B. Houck. A. J. Weeks. B. H Padgett, Walterboro. S. C. Jan. 27. 1919 Corporators. RKWARD A reward of $25 00 is hereby offered for the apprehen sion with evidence sufficient to convict the person or persons who stole the telephone wire between the Bell’s road and Stokes. Col. leton County Telephone Company l-29.lt. Mrs. FKIthume ('Italrniaji. Mrs. Munsell. State Chairman of I he Fifth Liberty Loan drive which will b«- had ear y in the year, was in Walterboro last Week for the purpose of conferring with Mrs. E. L. Fishburne, who will act as chair man for the women of Colleton count) in this drive. W. S*MleT'„l^ N>w *■ ItookkeejM-f. W. L. Sadler of Roper, N has accepted a position a* bookkeeper tor the Wichruan-Hrown Company, and began Mon<Dty morning the per. formane*» of his duties as such. Mr Sadler is a young man of pleasing address and will doubtless make a welcome addition to the large num. her of workers . In the Wlchmnn- Brown Co. GU IS SNUENEFI How to Make * Creamy Remit) lad ion For a Few Cefit*. When the doors are opened you'll see some slpck. - -0-0 - Preserve your meat, use Figiro^ I resorver at Fishburne's Drug Store- - -0-0 .'Pfty. b'V store w ill stop mail orders *' — o-o Onion sets, red white and >ellow nt Kleins. . . _ —o-o—- Watch for the iiig dr\ goods opening. —o-o— *> Just received.' fresh shipment Whitman'4 I Candies. (Fishburne’s Drug Store. . .. •* ' o-o-- - Remember U will In* a one price store. Deani’s nit af smoker the new- way at Kleins. Watch for the big dry goods opening. - Senator Jas. 0. Padgett and Ra. presentative Colunibus N. Langdalo took advantage of the week-end re cess of the legislature to spend & few days with their families and friends. They met quite a number of their constituents in Walterboro on Saturday and Mondffy and were interestingly dit^ussing legislative’ matters. On account of the great amount of influenza among the members and in the families of the members, an effort was made to secure adjournment of the session till, later in the year. The Senate passed this but the House refused to eoncair. The session* began again early this week and will po*. sihly rentinue till the Session ends. A meeting of tlm delegation was • hold Monday at which time several of the county officers took up certain matters iff connection with the of fices. ... Chief among these was Commissioner rimer who has to submit to the delegation his recoin, mendation for the expenses of the county government for the year. No definite action was taken, as M-. Peurifo)the other member of the delegation, was not well enough to he at the meeting and certain infor. mation the delegation desired was not available. The county supply bill will doubt less he . introduced this week. Aming the Items of interest in - this bill is that providing for a continu. ance of the home demonstration work in the couiYy. It is under. *to«-d that Senat"- Padgett is In favor of making tiie same appropria tion as last yeaf which would entitle the county to t vo demonstrators. Mr. I.angdale favors u smaller ap.v propriation for only one agent. It is not known what attitude Mr. Peurifoy will take in this matter. If be decide*; with Senator Padg**t the county will stil'l have Ihe ser vices of tw« .agents. Col. D. M. Peurifoy is much bet ter and hopes tn be able to go to Columbia in' time for the session next week. He is siting up. and will get out in a day or so. * U Little Mi**; Ruby Smith Met ter. It will be phasing new* to tl % p* op|o of I h«* county that litRe Miss ? tl Hu by ; limit ll. w ho is living wttl) i h*i- grand pa f« nts. Mr. and Mrs. / I D. 1 »<mI if. is r apidl y t o* mvering froni r. serio iii- i att ack of p li*-iinionia. foL m lowing in Mii«-nz; i. ' I ’taetically every Bi ■ 1 peraon on the plae** was 'down / at tlo* sai me t ime. Itiif all are reported . Mm : *m ■! m neh lift t* *r. \ Morn \> M’V.a’id Mrs. F Jan. 2'8. a \ Hi About Feb. will be ready. 2bth. the store Smith Ilros. anj Ludcn cough drops, again, tit Kleins. About Feh. 20th, the big store will be ready. —O-fY— You will be able to get It-a/ Jhe new store. NOTICE! All persona are forbidden to hunt fish, or trespass on m> place known as the Campbell place. All persons having stork of any kind on place to move same off premises. J. H. Hayden. 1.15.2%, | Remember it will bf a one price store. LOUT—Wmr Savings Stamps at Farmer* A Merchants 'bank or ■ Ppatofflce on Jan. 11th. Amount* to -4MA-O0. s. Reward - offered!.. D. P. Ramsey. Walterboro, S C Up. LOAY—Ia Walterboro Wednesday Jan. 22ad one large aUe Ladle’s gold watch, Coew.Ccla fob attach ed; suitable reward for Its return to Press and Standard office or A. A. Herndon's place. ^ LONT—A blue speckled hound dog about seven months old. Seen last near Walterboro. Reward If returned to J K Getslnger .Rnf. fin. 8. C. Route 2. 1-29 2tp LOOT Black velvet ladto’s hand ibag containing small change an* cameo tarellers with three peons Lost either st Colleton Garage or 4a Croat of my resMeaee. Ra. ' i ward If returned to Mi*. Geo. W. Herndon. Walterboro, 5f. C. 1-29-1 K. D. Lemacks. who baa been 111 The big store will stop mall order* * r<- f ■ * , • qg ' „„ iv-uw-H* The juice of two fresh lemons strained into * bottle containing three ounces of orchard white makes a whole quarter pint of the rnoet remarkable lemon skin beautl- tier at about the cost one must pay for a small Jar of th« ordinary cold creams. Care should be taken to ■tral* the lemon Juice "through s fins cloth so no lemon pulp gets in. then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice 1* used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freckle*. saOnsmess sad tan sad Is ths Ideal skfJB softont*. wkltnoer sod beauti- er. • ' . Just- try it! Get dJkrse ounr«s >f eahard white at mm /drug store aarf tw* lemoan ftmm Che grocer and make up a quarter plat of thl* smtetly fragrant Ismon lotion and massage It daily tnts the face, neck, arm* and hands. Will Have (Yhargc of Millitw’y Mrs. J. (*. Tharles has accepted, the position as milliner for the Wich man-Drown Company, and will lea'** next week for New York and other northern markets tor the purpose of purchasing millinery for the Sprio<: trade. Mrs. Charles tya** had several years of experience and possesses sph nditl taste and ability as a trimmer. ________________ Walterboro School Will Open Monday 1 1 Chairman M I*. Howell of . the hoard of trustees of the W> ter boro school, desires that notice be given to the effeol that school will open Monday morning. He has ^ con sulted the physician of the boar! of health who thinks It will then bo safe to begin school. Vice l*rc*»kle»n J. J. Crosby At a meeting of the directors of the Farmers Mercantile * Ware house Company held Tuesday. J. J. Crosby was elected vice president. This promotion Is highly deserved by Mr. Croeby who hat bees wdth the concern for a number of years. Warehouse Filled With Fertilizer NOTICE:—All persons are forbid den to hunt, trap, trespaae or to permit stock to run at large on the 1’eter Boatwright place under penalty of the law near Crews Ford, t George H. All, Island, ton. S. C ' "1.15. 3t Don’t forget. - Open In February. Best Hues. SHERIFF"* SALE Ou* Sates day in February. 1 will sell at public outcry tn front oT ut*ldk« City Mr | r this' Court House the following traet land for 1917 taxes. Land belong. Ing to Ben Haynes, situated la Maple Cane school district bounded on the North by Chacs Ylott; Rast by E. 0. Garris. Wsst by Dstld Hayne*. South by Dsphpsy Warring, Tnxes, costa and penalty 95.19., L. C. PADGETT. Sheriff y* Don’t forget. Open In February. Best line*. The American Agricultural Chemi cal Company desires to announce that Ks warehouse |g yirw filled with fertilizer of all the leading analyses. For . terms mnd prices call on E. T. H. SHAFFER. LOCAL AGENT Miss Youmans who ia In trainlnig at the Clam EsDorn Ihflrmdry, has goae to her home In Beaufort county for s week’s v!«R. * Mis* Baddy, of th* CTarn ’RaDom Infirmary, was sailed "to hdr homo wk to nnrso member* of bar family who are til of laflueota. • a Mian Annie If. A mat, who has boon spending —mraF days tn Char, lesion and Rummervtlle, has return, ed id her'home Mar Walterboro. E. T. H. Shaffer. Who has boon lit of lafisensa for several Weeks. In again out, having eomd down tn. his atom for the first time’today.