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NEWS FROM CLIO Dinner Given to Teachers on Sunday~ Other Malters of Interest. Clio, April 5--Mr. A L Calhoun ,7r., is in the northern market this week selecting goods to accommo date his customers-in their spring demands. Mr. Brooks Emanuel, of Sum . tor, one of Marlboro's sons, is spending some days here in tho in terest of tho International Ilar l? vesting Machine Co. Miss Kate McIntyre, of Rod Springs, spent some days this week pleasantly among former friends and visiting her sister, Miss Sallie, who is ono of tho valuables f \ the ladies and gents furnishing ^-store of W R Salmon, and boards at the pleasant home of Miss Ella Manning. Miss Annie Manning has return ed from Colorado where she has been spending the winter with friends and meets many friendly greetings from friends here. Miss Annie Stubbs, of Sumter, is in tho dry goods department of A L Calhoun's new store. If you miss the Operetta at the school auditorium next Friday night, you may miss a delightful evening of pleasure, as Miss Eliza 4tRoseman will present "A Day in Flowcrdom*' with her music class, 8:30 April 10th. Twenty one members of Aurora Lodge A. F. M., attended the laying of tho coi ner stone of the new Methodist college, now being erected at Maxton, N. C., by tho aal conference ol' thc church. > being rapidly pushed to coin Jon and will be ready for the session. The Clio visitors wore prised al tho growth of tho .n in ten years and aro pleased h their entertainment while y o u r correspondent r e p r o scnting the county papers, was with us Friday night ai d several war scenes were brought up and discussed with pleasure, The growth of Clio confused him so that he was several times lost and tried to use the post oilice, mistak ing it for the bank of Clio. Mr. and Mrs. D A McQueen gave a dinner to tho teachers on Sunday. Tho Misses Elisa Rose man, Sara Shaw and Cora Hell Napier wore present and with the family attended services at Dun bar Presbyterian church in thc af ternoon and the congregation en joyed ono of Hov. J G Richards line sermons. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chattiness spent Sunday in town with their parents. Miss Daisy McCall with Mrs. i Bromfield Rogers, of Parnassus, wore in town on Monday. Mrs. Hose Evans, of Jamesville, j West Va., is visiting her friend, j Miss Mary Moore. Mr. Dan'l 1) McLaurin went up to Fayetteville on Sunday anti brought homo his little son, Doll ir las, who has undergone a months treatment at Highsmith hospital for a chronic bladder trouble, ant comes home apparently as well a; any boy of a dangerous operation Miss Lena Pate who has been witl her little nephew at the hospita returned with him. Mrs. Helena Welsh, of Allanta Ga., is spending a month with he daughter, Mrs. Joe Strauss, The town election passed ol quietly on Monday, the old o (li cor being elected without opposition and we still have for mayor Joh Harrentine, aldermen, ,1 I) ICdom .1 C Covington, ll <i McCall an ('burles Manning. Our streets hav Ween put in good condition, th town is out of debt ami has som Slot) in the bank. The M isst>s Alice and Anni Change of Schedule. Tho Bonnettsville & Choraw Railroad announces change iii their schdulo of passenger trains effect ivo Monday April 13th account of chango with Seaboard Air Line trains. Trains on and after this dato will leave Drakes 7.00 A M arriv ing Kollock 8.40 A M making connection with northbound S A L t rain, birt will not make connection for the southbound train as at present. Returning this train will leave Kollock at 8:55 A. M., arriv ing Bennottsville9:35?A. M. The time for leaving Bonnettsville for Drakes has not been de cided on. Afternoon train will leave Drakes at 5:00 P. M., arriv ing Kollocks 8:85 P. M., making connection to both northbound and southbound S. A. L. trains. Re turning this train leaves Kol locks 8:50 P. M., arriving Drakes 10:'25 P. M. All trains will go via Blenheim (J. P. B. RESIDENCE BURNED Country Home of Col. C. F. Moore Destroyed. The residence at thc plantation of Col. C F Moore, six miles north of town, was destroyed by tire last Friday morning about eleven o'clock. Tho lire was in the top of thc house when discovered. The loss was about $'2500, with $1000 insurance. Tho house was occupi ed by Col. Moore's overseer, Mr. Smith. This is Col. Moore's third lire since last fall. His gin house and about 100 bales of cotton at his plantation in Chesterfield were destroyed. A little later several bales of his cotton were burned on tho depot platform in Cheraw. He dui not have any insurance on bis gin bouse or cotton. An April Fool Picnic. Tatum, April 0.-A most enjoy able affair was the April Kool pic nic given Wednesday afternoon by Misses Bessie, Louise und Kath I...... II.. ph ?> ? Thon n walk was made visiting a good many places. Among those who were present were thc following: Girls-Rossie,', Lou iso. Kathleen, Ruth, Edith, Rosa and Winnie Lee Hamer, Maude, Ada, Minnie and Kssic Berry, Kathleen Woodley, Pearl Fletcher, Sallie and Marv Lee Fuller, Madge Bolton, Flora Manship, .laney Sanders, Nolie Stuart and Clarice lOastcrling. Boys-John, Frank and Jesse Manship, Angus Stanton, Bon Carlisle, Lawrence Hamer, Sam Watson and Arthur Sanders. OAK RIDGE CEMETERY Committee will Meet on Thursday at 4 pm. The Oak Ridge Cemetery Com mittee will meet at the home of Mrs W P Breeden on Thursday April 9th at 4 p m. Some import ant matters are to come before the meeting and every one is earnestly requested to be on hand at the appointed hour. Grippe is sweeping the country. Stop it with Prcventics, before it gets deeply seated. To check early colds with these little Candy Cold Cure Tablets is surely sensible and safe. Prcventics contain no qui nine, no laxative, nothing harsh or sickening. Pneumonia would never appear if carly colds were promptly broken. Also good for feverish children. Large box, 48 tablets, 25 cents. Vest pocket boxes 5 cents. Sold by J. T. 1 )ouglas. Notice of Final Discharge Estate of R J Cannon. Having (lied in tho probate judge's office of Marlboro coun ty my final return as adminis trator of the estate of H .1 Can non notice is hereby given that 1 will apply to said court on the 20th day of April 1 DOS lor letters (lisinissory as such ad ministrator. \ DRUMMERS BANQUET In Darlington Attended by Several Marlboro Men. Post II, TP A, at Darlington gave a banquet Friday. Several Marlboro drummers aro members of Post ll, as there is no post in Marlboro. Tho membership is not confined to drummers, but many business men, who sonic times have occasion to travel, be long to thc organization. W. U. Crosland of Bennetts ville was elected third vice-president of Post ll. Among the delegates elec ted to thc state convention were thc following Marlboro men: L. C. Breeden, C. P. Wells, W. lt. Crosland, D. C. Pate, J. T. Car roll,.!. D. Morrison. Thc secretary of thc post, Frank Pegues, is a former Marlboro man. Ile was endorsed by Post II for state president. "The Sweetest Girl in Dixie." Thc Dramatic Club will present this year a very charming play en titled "Tho Sweetest Girl in Dixio." It is now being'rehearsed and will bc fully up to tho stand ard evidenced on former occasions by these talented young people. The story is a Southern one, full of sweetness, humor and pathos. Each role in thc cast promises to bc finely sustained, from tho ante bellum Southern gentleman down to thc two faithful slaves of former days. Indeed, old Uncle George, with his faithful Aunt Caroline, will chase dull care away from thc hearts ef everyone. Tho play will be given for the benefit of thc Twentieth Century Club library, which lost so heavily in the big lire, and tho Murchison School library. Thc Dramatic Club has always been generous and public spirited, and wc bespeak for them thc inter ject ...wi <-.f ..?* fKn commHn:iv li |t ?ompwSA! of some of our liest singqrs. Tho dato, Thursday, April 23, will bo anticipated with much in terest. Tickets will bc put on salo on Monday the 20th at Douglas' drug store, 20 Birthdays in 80 Years. Among thc visitors in town Monday was William W Irby, of Smithville, one of thc county's old est and best citizens. Mr. Irby has had only 20 birthdays, but he was Xl) years old on thc 29th of the past February. Mr. Irby was a class-mato of Judge Hudson at thc South Caro lina college, and it was ho that in duced young Hudson to apply for tho school at Bennottsvillo, and was thus the means of giving to Marlboro this distinguished jurist and soldier. The two were also comrades in war, where they both won distinc tion for bravery and devotion to i duty. ANNOUNCEMENTS CANDIDATES Candidate* cardt are poblithed iron date of iciertion till thc election for five dollar?, cash in advaace. I hereby announce myself a candi I date, for Clerk of Court, subject to the action of tho Democratic primary. John II Thomas. I hereby announce myself as a can didate fer Clerk of Court, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. A-D J ? Kdens. I hereby announce myself a candi date for County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. C W Crosland. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for reappointment to the oflice of County auditor, subject to the ac* tion of the Democratic primary. J P Campbell. Waa in Poor lioalth For Yours Ir? W, Kelly, of Mansfield, Pa., writes "I was in poor health for two yenni, Buf fering from kill ney nm! bladder troublo, I upcnt coimidembie money aonnultiog phyei? ,.?.,i,o with - * ph^fvininff ?>r>*> ,,>orir.><i bene* rjf, bul . cured by l\.!oy> Kidiiep Cute, nilli I d.v ir to :i'l<i I" i.C tU?QOy (I . it uiiy lc i he M iirtd of rcMoeiijg th* lu ?V of fit ?i ot h J "uro -nb'- i .'?-. K- ld \V. 1 o JB8 ...-UMMW?..MMMu/ti(Uu\?E}?El^Bittl? ???.????if ??f???iiiBiiitsif f ???f wiMii^?HrriS Just two week? till Easter. If you would be properly arrayed for this occasion, you Ka.d better befitx now. No trouble to be fixed up right for we've ?a^thered in the mast comprehensive collection of Easter Merchan dise that's been shown here. Easter Clothing Stroits? and Brother make High Art Clothing for men and we have had them make up for us the greatest line of spring and summer suits they've ever made. 2 or 3 piece suits in greys, browns, blue serges, and black serges and worsted. They are made to lit and they look better every time you see them. They have from 25 to 50 per cent '.nore service than any similar priced clothing that's shown by others, Brice, from Iii.50 to 22.50, Easier Footwear It is a pleasure to the trade as well as to ourselves to show our line of Easter shoes, lt's no trouble for us to lit thc most difficult feet. Remember please that the famous Queen Quality shoes for women are sold only by us. '28 beautiful styles, in all shapes, greys, tans, white and black. Drew Shoes Miller Make 1'opular priced suits, are made as well as thc '20.00 to 25.00 tailor made clothing, and they cost you just one-half as much. A winner in these at 0.00; better grade in them from 10.00 to 13.50. Every garment guaranteed. Boys' Clothing We are the folks that made fitting up the boys a pleasure. No more worry for mothers. Send the boys in this week sure, save (hem 25 per cent Oil their Easter suit. For service and comfort are among the world leaders in women's fine shoes. No matter what style you want we have them. They look good too. &Ae Children's Shoe House Wc are the folks that carry anything wanted "if it's right" in children's footwear. Can lit any child in a pretty, service able pair of (Caster slippers. Let them como this week jilease. Show Window Look at our show window for the now showings in Hanan ec Sons, Cl'OSsett and Ralston Shoes for men, price ;?.50, .1.00, 5.00 and 0.00. Every one a winner. A GREAT EASTF R SHOWING In Dress (?nods, Trimming, Laces, Embroideries, Hells and Neckwear for Women, and Hosiery and Gloves. .Money saved you in each department. A few do/en Suits of Men's Underwear left. These are tho $1.50 and $2.00 garments that wo are showing at just 75c a garment, a saving of 75 per cent. Better look in at these. ? jaeCAM,Z,-W13^lTHjJSnL,r COMPANY 1 v-v^