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j CIRCULATION 1,730. !| I WC Oiinmuteo lliim 4'lrculutlon 1 (?? nil A<t verllM<>rM. Our IIooIim 1 j al\v?)N op<'H lor i ns|>< , 11.. ii. ? ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. ; ******** ; vor* xix. AN IMPORTANT ACTION TAKtN LAST MONDAY BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND v \ BOARD OF ASSESSORS, i Ar\ r ' 0 County Board of Assessors, met East Monday and Raised Real Property Values Fifty per Cent. Ii will bo remembered that the Comptroller General of the State called the Comity Auditors together mi nnnnmliftH r>??. !.? r W?I / \. V/V/i i I I IMtll I KJ I tlic }MII 111 devising plans for getting the property on the tax books in the various counties at its true value. Some resolutions were adopted to that end, and it. was suggested that the auditors in their several counties call the county boards of assessors together for the same purpose. In pursuance of the above, the board of assessors of llorrv couuty were called together last Monday and after deliberation tln*y passed the following resolutions: "Whereas the constitution required property returned at its value, and Whereas the Comptroller General has instructed the Auditors to iase returns m ooooience u> same Ho it. resolved by the County Hoard of Assessors of Horry County that it is the sense of said board that the assessed value of real property in said county be increased fifty per cent. " Chas Duscnbury, J. A. Lewis, Chairman. Secretary. It is a well known fact that prop crty is returned and at under value all over the State and various attempts have been made in the past to yet it on the books at its real value. Of course much depends upon the assessors ?? A New Firm--A New LembcrlMant. Since selling out their holdings in the Conway Lumber Co., Messrs. A. M.JHurroughs and M. J. Grant have decided to go into the business of manufacturing kiln dried pine and cypress lumber at this place. They have secured an ideal site near Snow Hill and their new plant wili be in operation inside of two months. The new firm will do business under the name of the Hurroughs & Grant Lumber Co. Thev already own valuable timber interests and command plenty of capital and there is no reason why they should not make a success of their enterprise. The firm is composed of two of Conway's leading and most successful young business men who have wide experience in the lumber business. They have the best wishes of the Ilerald. I:irc Alarm. Tuesday evening between six and seven o'clock, the alarm of fire was given. The lire was located in the building on the corner of Main Street ai.d 1th Avenue, used by the boarders of the Commercial Hotel as sleeping apartments and was caused by one of the boarders using too much light wood in the heater. Fortunately the fire did not get beyond control, but the bucket brigade responded so promptly to the alarm that won the admiration of the people and the gratitude of Mr. Jeremiah Smith and family. Happy Family I'arty. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Godbold, the former being 74 years of age and the latter 70, had a happy family gathering at their home in the Gideon section on Christmas day, their children and grand-children taking ChristWias dinner with them. There are seven of the children and twenty of the grand children. The family enjoyed this happy gathering and Mr. and Mrs. Godbold especially* Card of Thanks. I desire to- take this means of thanking my friends and customers for the liberal patronage they gave me during the old year that is passed and gone. J desire the same patronage through the new year and I shall try to merit it by every means in my power. Wishing ail a prosperous new year, 1 am yours for trade. J. E. Nicholas. Th ree little babes were nestled in bed. "I'll name William, Willieand Bill," mother said; Wide was her smile, for triplets they be, * She lays her good luck to Rocky Mountain Tea, (Great babj' mcdcine.) Norton Drug Co. NOTICE. The Truck Growers' Association of Con way will meet on Saturday, January <>th, at the court house for the election of oflicers and special business. It. A. Itollinson. President. ????? M Gee, onoofLoris' staunch v oent some time in city on ThuV .st week. fc J % (The cc Marriajrc oil tlic Polly. Mr. II J. Brown Weds Miss Olive Gore. Christinas eve a largo crowd assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gore to witness the marriage of their eldest daughter, Miss Olive a charming girl of seventeen, to Mr. H. J. Brown. The bridal party were stationed in a room opening into parlor. Promptly at seven Miss Catherine King with Mr. \V. M. Todd marched into the parlor and took a position on the left, followed by Miss Maggie Hewitt with Mr. S. A. Brown and took their place to the right, then came the bride and groom, to be, and took their place under an arch of moss and mistletoe, with a large horseshoe decorated with moss and snowdrops suspended with white ribbon. The Rev. John Martin facing the couple performed the ceremony very quietly. The bridal party then retired to the room until supper was announced All were invited to the (lining room where a nice supper wasserved. The bride was beautifully arrayed iu pale blue triko t rimmed with white. We all wish them a long and happy life. A Witness Happenings Around Toddvillc. Capt '/. W, Duscnbury lias ae eepled a position on the Waeeumaw Line of Si earners. J. 1). Oliver, who has been spend ing * he holidays at home, returned to his duties with the A C. L corp., in Georgetown eounty. J. M. Duscnbury, of this place, has accepted a position with the Conway Bargain Mouse. Jim is a good salesman and we predict tor the Bargain Mouse a prosperous New Year. Mrs, Posten, who purchased the Anderson place, is having some repairs done on the building and when completed she will move in. We welcome Mrs. Posten in our midst. Miss Leila Oliver entertained a good many of her friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Duscnbury on last Tuesday morning. Every one seemed to have enjoyed themselves. Some way or other the young men's hats became mixed and a certain young man would not own his, and came back for it after going home bare headed. It was his father's old hat. which be nicLrr><1 nn --- r.v...v-x. ?,/ when leaving home in the dark. A good Xmas joke on him, eh! Quite a number of young men met at Lander Dew's Xmas morning 10 enjoy a shooting match. The lucky ones carried away some of the feathered tribe. Mr. SamC. Long. Second Lieu tenant of the Horry Hausars, wedded Miss Lilla, the charming and accomplished daughter of Frank Parker, on last Thursday evening. Many good wishes for the young couple. Xmas passed oft very quietly around here. There was not much signs of Fuss X. Let everv one turn over a new leaf of the Herald in 1906. Ilest wishes to the Herald and its readers.? W. E. D. Torncy Items. J. T. Todd has been si jk several hut 11' n r? r?lr??l i .v 1.... .... ll?1 .. u?v M v ui v ^ mu iv? luurii his condition is improving. We have had plenty of rain. Dock Todd lias moved to\Iohnson's place. J. F. Grim, of Marlborough county, has moved to J. T. Todd's farm to farm with Capt. Todd. Olin Booth and wife were the quests of Mrs. 1. J*Todd last Friday. J. P. Laid lam and wife attended the qartorly meeting last Saturday f and m: had a pleasant time and a good meeting. Mr. Nelson Luudlam and Miss Julia Laudlam spoilt Christmas witii friends on 1*00 Dee. Mrs J. F. Todd visited her parents near Adrian last Monday Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Calhoun are visiting their son, W. II. Calhoun. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sawyer were guests of B. F. Todd Christmas. Pee Pee. It invigorates, strengthens and huilds up. It keeps you in condition physically, mentally and morally. That's what Ilollister's Kooky Mountain Tea will do. 115 cents, Tea or Tablets. Norton Drug Co. ?There was an "at home" at the residence of Mrs. Addie Burroughs on last Wednesday evening given in honor of Miss Eva Kim.' of Boston who is visiting Miss Bes&io Burroughs, ?Pay your subscription to the County auditor. The names of all those who pay to him wil1 appear in the paper after his trip has been finished, and by this means you will know your money has been received and credited on our books, ?East Tuesday was legal salesday for the reason that Monday was New Year's and a legal holiday. One sale was made by the sheriff and some by the clerk of court. A crowd of people was in town most of the day. ?mx )NWAY. S. C., TIIURfc PURELY PERSONAL. -11. A. Pardee was in town last Tuesday. -O. M. Johnson was seen in the city recently. ?S. P. Alford was a pleasant caller last week. ? J. \V. Davis of Bay bo ro was in thocity one day recently. ? C. J. Durant was anions our pleasant callers one dav recently. ?Geori'e Grainier of Bayboro was in the city one day last week. ?N. P. Mishoc was anions those who called on the Herald last week. ? Alex Outlaw of S!non?tf?r? rvairl the Herald a pleasant call last week. ? Robert Livingstone of Little Uiver was in town one day last week. ?S. T. Tharp of the Laurel section spent a day lieie on business recently. -Arnold Hell, one of our prosperous merchants, was here on business last week. ?A. 15. Leonard of Galivants Ferry visited the citv during the past week. ?G. B. Flowers of xFort Ilarrelson was among those in town one day last week. ?J. S. Bellamy has moved to Little Uiver near where he recently purchased a farm. II. N. Sessions was in the Bayboro section one day last week on professional business. ? David Howell of Walsie post oflice paid the Herald a pleasant call one day last week. - S M. Moore and 1). II. Chestnut were both pleasant callers at the Ilcarld oflice last week. ?J. K. Stalvcy left for Charleston the first of the week to resume his j studies at the medical college. ?mi\ and Mrs. E L. Moore of .his place are visiting in Wilmington and are stopping at the Orton. ?A. R. Williamson of Michael was among those who added their names to the Herald list last week, ?J. Davis Graham, one of our leading country merchants, was here on business the latter part of last week. ?L. H. Randall and A. V. Bessant, both of Little River, spent some time in Conway last week on business. ?Superintendent E. V. Best attended the association of the county superintendents of education in Columbia last week. Mr. and Mrs. C JS. Price spent the Christmas hollidays with relatiles at Bueksvillc returning Saturday on Steaner ''Mitehel C,'' ?N. M. Bryant, who has been engaged in business at Trip, S. C., spent the holidays with friends and relatives near Conway. ?T. A Stevens, of Moultrie, Ga., visited his old home in this county to spend the holidavs; and / ?! J w V?>*v% I VVKl I1V/U IV./ his home in Georgia Thursday. ?J. C. Blum, J. J. E. Barrelson, Rev. J. M. Dorman, all members of the county board of registration, were in town recently on business. ?B. P. Holmes, of Vidalia, Ga,. spent the holidays with kindred and friends-in this county and on his way home, gave the Hearld a pleasant call last Saturday. ?Robt. M. Floyd, who is engaged in a needed mission work in this and other counties, was on our streets on business one day recently. ? W. C Trwhl i?l . . _ . , .. ..?y mu v cu (i w a.y to Florida several years ago where he is now doing well, has been on a visit to his old homo, and was in the city one day last week. ?Mr ? ?Nissen after spemTing tlu? Christinas holidays with friends and relatives at. Florouce returned last Saturday and resumed his duties with the Hal. L.Buck Co. ? C. E Ilaselden of Marion passed through town the first of the week, spending Monday nig'nt with Mrs. Ilaselden, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. II. Woodward. ?Miss Hklith fiabon, one of Horry's charming and accomplished teachers, represented tho teachers of this county in the State Teachers' Association, which met at Rock Hill last week. ?M. B. Smith, Magistrate N. J. Cox. Magistrate W. F. Floyd, W. II. Hardee, A. M. Lee, N. S. Hardwick, J. M. Cox and W. D. Cox, L. F. Jordan, Wilson Edge, were all among the people who visited Conway the first of this week ?Mr. D. T. I'Angon, a young attorney of Col-nubia, has located in Conway. Mr. I'Ajison is a graduate of the South Carolina College with both tho degrees of ' Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws < ; . iI)AY JANUARY 4 THOMPSON-DELL. MARRIED AT BETHEL METHOD 1ST CHURCH LAST WEDNESDAY EVENING. Miss Blanche Thompson of llor- j ry Becomes the Happy Bride of Mr. W. B. Dell. Esq.. of Alabama. In spite of the gloomy weather, u largo crowd gathered at Bethel Methodist church Wednesday evening, December 27th, to witness the marriage of Miss Blanche Thompjon of Thompson, S. C., and Mr. W. 15. Dell of Midland City, Ala, The church was simply, though tastefully decorated, the altar being banked with potted plants, moss and a profusion of Christmas berries. while just above the altar, susItlMwlod I'l'iim Mm ftftil'm.. .....1 .......r.1. >i\?vv? ?*? ?? i/iiv iiiu^ auu ri'iiv."11" ing across the church was a festoon of tureen caught up at intervals by tiny white bells. From the central loop hung a large bridal bell of white and green. At a few minutes past seven o'clock the bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin sweetly rendered by the skillful touch of Miss Annie Beatv. Standing beneath the bell, the liev. Allan Macfarlane tied the silken cord which made them one. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests proceeded to the home of the bride's parents, where an informal reception was tendered them. The bride never looked lovelier than when she stood at tne marriage altar. She wore an exquisite gown of white, elaborately tucked and garnished with lace. Her veil was gracefully caught with orange blossoms and her only ornament, a diamond, the gift of the groom. She carried a bouquet of sprengeri and orange blossoms. On the following morning in the midst of showers of good wishes, Mr. and Mrs. Dell left for their future home?Midland City, Alabama. Miss Thompson is one of the most ...la - i in. * * cuitureu young ladies oi this neighborhootl and is possessed of a lovely Christian character, which has won for her a host of friends, and fortunate is the man who has claimed her for his own. Mr. Dell is a prominent lawyer of Midland City. 0. ??^ ? From the beautiful assortment of ladies ready-to-wear hats, which were displayed at the Conway Bargain House last Fall there remains a few choice selections. These are now marked down at one-half first cost, so don't miss the bargain of your life in a ladies hat. ?Prof. W. A. Prince, who is one of the popular teachers of the conn ty, spent some time in the city last Friday. Ife is now teaching the FinUlea school with Miss Lillio Watson as assistant. This school will close about the last of next February. This school has an enrollment of seventy-five. mm ? ; w iii move to Anderson. ?G. Fred, Stalvey Esq., who has decided to locate in Anderson for the practice of his' profession and who lias been spending some some weeks there, spent the holidays here witli friends and relatives. Mr. Stalvey's many friends will wish him much success in his new field and they much regret to see him leave. We Were Misinformed. The news item of last week referring to certain injuries received by Mr. Cooper, it appears was wrong in some particulars. The editor has been informed that Mr. Cooper was not an employee at the mill of Mr. A. Causey and he was not shot at all, but was injured in another way. The matter was represented as being worse than it really was, and it seems that no one is to hlnme in the matter. The Herald makes the correction with pleasure. In a Magistrate's Court. ? Attorneys of the Conway bar were at Rayboro last Thursday engagedin a ease between K. M. Prince and John T. Graham. The dispute arose over an account for certain materials and tools furnished by Mr. Prince for the use of Mr. Graham in his blacksmith shop. The case was tried before a jury and a verdict returned for the plaintiff R. M. Prince. There was quite a crowd present to hear the trial ? ? Pension hoard, On account of quorum not being present last Monday, the time appointed for the meeting, notice is hereby given that the old County Pension Hoard will hold over for the pre=ent year, with the same ofti 0 1<HM> LOCAL ITEMS. ? Monday was New Your s Day and the p.ist oHice was riot open until in the afternoon. ? Tho college students were returning to their studies the lirst of this week. ?A. C. Thompson after an extended trip West, returned this week with a car load of Tennessee mules. ? FT. 1\ Little left on Friday inor| nine's Steamer for Georgetown, re! turning Saturday. j ?There was* <piitc a display of j fireworks in tho Hurrou&hs field just above the 41Y" on last Wednesday evening. Quite a crowd of spectators attehded. ?Tho Conway Live Stock Co., has a stable full of Tennessee mules which ate beauties. Hotter see them before you buy elsewhere. | ?There was a beautiful Chris tI mas tree at the Methodist church at Loris ou Christmas ni^ht. Speeches were made b\ the Sunday school students, the Rev. S. .1 . McConnell and by the Rev. J. II. Stanley. It was a very pleasant occasion. You will not find beauty in rou^e pot or complexion whitewash. True beauty comes to them only that take1 llollister's Uocky Mountain Tea. It is a wonderful tonic and beautilier. j cents Tea or Tablets. Norton Drug Co. Wanted:?A hustler to take orders for fresh and dressed poultry and new laid eggs, good pay to right party. Address at once. Seaside Poultry Yards, Myrtle Beach, S. C. Strayed?One black sow, about one year old, well grown, swallow fork in right ear and crop in the left. Suitable reward for information sent to Henry Thompkins, 1 4 (3 2t. Adrian, S. C. D. T. I'ANSON, ATORNEY & COUNSELLOR. Conway. S. C. Practicing with It. 13. Scarborough, Magistrate and Circuit Court cases a Specialty. Prompt attention given collection of claims. STATEMENT Of ttic Condition of flic Hank of llorry, at Close of Business Dec. 30tll 1905. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, $103,997.70 Bank building & fixtures and other real estate 13,150.(11 Expense and Supplies, 2.387.13 Cash on hand and in Banks, 34,348.03 Total, 153,890.07] LIABILITIES. Capital Stock, $25,000.00 Surplus. 1,500.00 Undivided Profits, 0,501.53 Cashier's Checks. 423.00 Bills Payable, 9,000.00 Deposits, 111,405,48 Total. $153,890.07 ] STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ) County of Horry, ( Personally appeared before me W. A. Freeman. Cashier of the Bank of Horry, and made oath that the above statement is true and correct vw u?.u uc.ii ui kis KiiuwieuKe ?UKI relief. Will A. Freemav, Cashier. Sworn to before me this 2nd day of January, 1 000. T. J. Hell, Notary Public, S. C. Attest: R. 13. Scarborough, Hal. L. Buck, W. R. Lewis. Directors. STATEMENT Of tlie Condition of tlic Bunk of Conway, at tlic Close of llusi* ness, Dec. .lOth, I90.V RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, SI 12,1 OIL7D Stocks, 1,800.00 Bank bi d# and Fixt. 113,440.115 Cash on hand & in Banks 51,600.38 Total. $179,022.52 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock, $20,000.05 Surplus Fund, 20,000.00 Undivided Profits, 4,460.27 Deposits, 1 ill,558.25 Total, $179,022.52 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ) Horry County. \ Personally appeared beforo me, 1) A. Spivey, Cashier of the Bank of Conway, who on oath says that the above statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. I). A. Simviy, Cashier. Sworn to before ine this Jan. 2nd, 1908. A. E. Goldfinch, N. P.,S C. Attkst: B. G. Collins, m P+M ? ii iNllN^r THE 0EST" ' ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE 6TH DISTRICT. ,1 < \ll MiiccoNal n I lliiulm Mm ' A(lverlUi< In tin* 11 i-il( A l. It I TRY IT FOR BEST RESULTS. HWWMIIWWMI*+++*++*I NO- :$s NOTICE. STATE OF HOLT 11 CAIK >1.1 N.N. ('ounty of llorrv. Court of Common I'l?*ii NN* i 1 Hit in .1 Hardee, Mary A Prim ", Martha I Futrill, lii'or^ti W Hardee Sr. ami Charlotte E (latum, Plaintiff" against Celis I llrunson, Koht M Hard"". France* llTotltl Delia K tlcrrnld. Lewis Harden Salli" llarde" Wars Jan" Marti""' M F Johnson l.aut t J Sinimoiu* Joint War run Hank" Ida K Hardee Ellen I. Mar Idee Ernest Mt'lj Hard"" W in II Hardee (leorgn I l,uth">r Hani"'" \ 'iola W Haul"" W'm < Hardee J at* I I. Hard"'" Thomas O Hard"" Maul") li Hard"" Francos K Haul"" Joint T Hard"" Uenrg" W Haul"" jr Nlintii" A Hard"" Flora I. Ilartl"'" l.tidl" It Hard"'" ami |l??sle M llanl""' Defendants OltDKK I |u>r reading ami tiling the |)?'MMon of II II W'ootlwaril, vcrllli'il tIi?* 'JVtlt day of November A l> 11*15, for Mi" appointnit'iil of a guardian ad litt'in, l?>r Mt" Defendants, Hani" ! II llartlot" Fran es F. Illtnl"'" John T iiartl"" (leorge W Harden jr Minnie a Harden Flora L Hardee Liulio H iiardoe ami llessie M iiartlt*" all infants and residents of lit" State of Hoorgla, ami tin* consent of ii N Sessions Kh<| who appears t?? ins satisfaction to he a competent and suitable person, on motioii of th" e:ti?l II II W'oodw ard. I'laiiitilT* Attorney: OKI)KitKl>, That it N Sessions ho appointed guardian a<l litem for Daniel it nurd"" Frances K nurd"" John T uardee (leorge W iiartl"" jr Minitl" \ inirucu i I o ru 1. 11 :i r? l? I .u?1 i<- It iiurdec tun I !? * sic M uardcc, infiiiit Defendants In flis ?bo\c stated action, unless within twenty dnyn lift ??r the | mi It I i?' lit i< > ti of this ??r?I r a*> licrcinaflcr directed, tiny procure a '.manlian nd I it??n??? to t> appointed. It is f ii it In i ordered,that n inpv <>f tin* order be served upon the said infant I f mI;?nt-* Danie* ii iianh"' Frances K uurdee .lolmT nnribe (leorip1 NV nurdeo jr Minula A iianh'i' Flora I. unrtlce I.utile II Hardee and Hessie M hardcehy depositing a copy thereof in the poHioltlco at Conway s properly enclosed in an envelope, w ith postage prepaid, directed to each of said infant, defendants, at their lnnt know n place* of residence, an Htated in said petition, one copy to he ho enclosed and directed to each of said infants and that this order lie published In one newspaper published at. Conway ; S. ('.for elx consecutive weeks the I! rat publication thereof to be as soon as may be afte the datO heieof. Dated theiiTth day of November A l> lfKIa, ll-iJO-5??t. W. I., Mishoe, ('(.'I T sale uni>i:k mohtgaoe. Under and by virtue of two chattel mortgages executed by K. J . Tyler Itro.. ono bearing date of March Oth, 1005 the other bearing date March 21st, 1005, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Conway, 8. O., at 11 o'clock on the 13th day of January A. I). /006, all and singular the following described personal property seized under said chattel mortgages to wit: One oil lamp and 15 or 20 gallons of kerosene. Ono lot of wrapping paper. One lot of tin ware. Ono lot of patent medicines. 12 balls paper twine! 5 water buckets. Small lot of crockery. Small box of starch. One bag of salts. ilox of ties etc,, and othor small articles. A. l\ Johnson, 2t. Mortgagee. Boarding School The Public School at Tilly Swamp closed the last of December bnt is boing continued as a Subscription School and will run on till JUNK All comon school branches including music department in charge of a comnetent young lady. Tuition $1 to $2 Music Ciiakoei) Pou Extra. Good board in good private familie s Good community. w,ite-c. B. DAWSEY, PRIN. NIXONVILLE, S. C. X.w?iX. ..a ^ call and sll oi k ^BEAUTIFUL :r MILLINERY! 1 I J Children and Infants Caps ^ 5 ivnu iioocis, fascinators ana ^ Shawls. A nice line of Dress ? I Trimmings, Collars, Stocks, (? ^ Belts, Gloves, Purses and p ^ Furs, In fact a full line of C J MILLINERY ANI> NOTIONS. t I* 1 Mrs. J. S. Causey. ? ^. I ** t "sy* *>y r>y' ^ rV^ "* i Administrators Sale, Under and by virtue of and order made and signed by II. N. Sessions Judge of Probate in and for llorty county and dated Decembei 21 st^ 100,% I will sell to the highest bidders for cash at the late residence of Chas. W. Cox, deceased, at It o'clock a. m. on the l'ithday of Jai.uj ary A, I). 1000, all and singular the j personal estate and eflt cts of the said I Chas W. Cut. w