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I GREAT BATTLE ON t EASTERN FRONT Entire Southwest Line Involved in an Ipmortant ? St-uggle i; . . ?, ' MAY change pkont "' * wm:m a few days Both Sides Aiming at the Ac| complishment of Importo nl Tn clrd Ifm , uuv a aano. Vetrograd.?The German and Russian official bulletins regarding the operations south of the Pripet River laconically declare that the battles are proceeding. The importance of the engagements seem to be considered by the Russian military critics as great. i lihu general staff lays stress on the difference between these struggloR aval the last no Cable collisions between the Russians and Teutons before" the perrod of calm. The battles of Czartoyrsk, Novo, Alexiniec and elsewhere between the Pripet River I and the Carpathian Mountains were sporadic and designed only to correct positions on different parts of the line ?l)pf()!'e the cessation of strategic movements on account of the approach of Winter. It is ag. Jed now that a struggle is proceeding on the entire Southwest line and that apparently it is equally ardent elsewhere. It is intimated that both sides are aiming at the accomplishmnt of exceedingly importtasks. The expectation here is that the outcome of the gigantic hut still obscure struggle will be a transformation of the military positions in the (\w. -*? ivnooitlll IIICUII t' "1 Will". V> IIIIC 11 li"> pointed out that Germany has not lost interest in the northern half of this theatre it is intimated that here activity there is designed, mainly to inspire the belief that she has not removed her troops from there. It is unanimously agreed among the military observers that the aspect of the Eastern front will he changed within three or four days. ? ? Card of Thanks. I wish to express my gratitude to vny friends who so generously helped me win the piano during the contest at the Norton Drug Company. ALEENE MOORE. o SOUTHERN PASSENGERS HURT Twelve Injured in Collision of Aug4 usta Special With Freight Train. \ Washington, Jan. 1.?Twelve persons were injured, none seriously, in a collision between the southbound "Augusta Special" and a freight I'uin a t i tlwi a...i l>.? 11..... ? v. ..... VI but UVIIVI1CI II IVttllWiiy ii L Shipman, Va., just before midnight last night. The accident, as reported to railway headquarters here, was due ftHv a switch operator's mistake. Among the injured were: Julia Carr of Lynchburg, Va.; Nomia Hill, Catawba, N. C.; Miss Frank Hall, Alexandria, Va.; W. R. Swaringen, Edge field, S C.; Joe Grant, Columbia, S. C; Rio Hickman, Charlotte, N. C.; H. C. f White, express messenger; T. C. ^ ^ruce, engineer; James Nobel, firel man; W. Z. Angel, engineer; G. R. ; Yewell, fireman. o 1 NOTICE. Taken up one white mare mule sidoui iti years out, owner may get the samfe by applying to the undersigned and paying charges. T. M. JOHNSON, Conway, S. C. MUSTANG For Sprains, Lameness* Sores, Cuts, Rheumatism Penetrate* and Heals Y Stops Pain At Once . For Man and Beast 25c. 50c. $1. At All Dealers. LINIMENT \ ! t; ? . ; ' . .. ? 6 Wait for the instalments of the Diamond From the Sky as they appear from week to week./ This atory is one of the best you have ever read. It ifivphown every Thursday night at the ?lctw(,| j) LIBRARY DIPLOMAS ISSUED DECEMBER < . ^ j1 Following is a list shoWingf tVieY number of library <liplomas given out lor the month of December: Bucksport School?Mrs. Floricle B. Singleton, Teacher?Chfcttie Pinner, 0; Dolton Edmonson, 5; Clarence Paul, 5. Col'ins Creek School?Miss Flossie Sarvis, Teacher?Alton TurbevUle, 5; Jthn Vereen, 5; Nettie Johnson, 5; Lucy Yerecn, 5; Sue Tharp,; 5; Ollie Tharp, 5; Virginia Lee, 5. Midway School?Miss I^essie Lowrimore, Teacher?Ludie Shelly, 5; Lena Shelly, f>; Lola Shelly, 5; Maimie Martin, 5; Other Simmons, 5; Lelly Martin, 5. Mt. Pisgah School?Miss Ruby Bass, Teacher?Ellen Gerrald. 5: Quincie Gerrald, 5; Mary Gerrald, .r);j j Kate Collins, 5; Lutie Small, 5; Eitha Gerrald, 10. Centenary School?Mrs. Anna 01 ivcr, Teacher?Dessie Allen, 5; Rena Allen, 5; Ethel Patrick, 5; Jessie Allen, 5. Sweet Home School, Primary Department?Miss Beulah Banister, Teacher?Carlisle Butler, 5; Lena Carter, 5; Ansel Cox, 5; Carl Lee, 5; Gertrude Eee, 5. Leon School?Miss Gertrude Ander | son, Teacher?Walter Cox, 10; Mag gio Hardee, 5; Eva Hardwick, 10; Liz: ic Chestnut, 10; Bessie Cox, 10; Hancy Richardson, Stella Carter, 10; Bonnie Cox, o; Nathan Hardwick, 5; Bonnie Houoscnd,5. Virgo School?Miss Jack Sarvis, Teacher?Morris Alford, 20; Maimie' Beverly, 10; Bessie Beverly, 5; Hattie Collins, 5; Clarence Causey, 5; Ida, Graham, .">; Daisy McCormick, 5; Olivia Shellev. 10: Sam Owons r,? Thclniu Owens, o; Goldie Brown, 5; Lewis Alford, .'iO; Willie Owens, 10; Parker Alford, 10; Vannio Anderson, # 5; Wm. Shelly 5; Donnie Duncan, 5. During the month of December three libraries were established and two enlarged. I know that you boys and girls will j appreciate your Library Diplomas, li hope to send you one or more each month. Don't give up your readingcourse when you have only one or two. S. H. BROWN. o . J. Sid Bellamy of Loris was among those visiting Conway last Saturday. * * * m ? J. D. Oliver of Greenwood was in' the citv last Saturday. * ! ***** Lucian Bryan, a borther of Clerk of Court W. L. Bryan, spent several' j hours heVe last Saturday returning to his home at Little River in the aftcr1 noon. * A A A A H. R. Caroon of Little River, man ager for the Hammer Lumber Co., at its plants at that place, spent several hours here last Saturday. ***** J. R. Herrington has been appoint-! e<l by the Sheriff of this county as a, special deputy and police officer forj the mill village of the Hammer Lumber Company in Little River Neck, near Little River. Kor some time| there has been threats of lawlessness! at .thut'Tdace and the step taken by the sheriff is a good one. ? ? ? J. R. Tucker was here last Saturday * * * * Tom Jordan of Thompson, S. C., was in town last week. ***** Last Monday was salesday. ***** Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rheuark of Georgia arrived in tlvs vicinity several days ago to spend some time visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 1). Oliver of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs George I). Rheuark of Toddville. * * * * * J. C. Singleton of the Forney section after an illness lasting him for several weeks was reported as much improved la fit week. He is the father! of Messrs. W. C. and L. B. Singleton of the Horry County bar. No/666 This it i prescription prepared especially for MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER. Five or six doses will break any case, and if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not return. It acts on the liver better than Calomel and does not f ripe or sicken. 25c DR. G. I. LEWIS DENTAL SURGEON Office Over Norton Draft Company CONWAY, S. C. J ' ' P. O Bellamy and Allen. Skipper, both of Warn pee, S C., spent several hours in Conway .last Tuesday on bus Lroc<al and When new year's calls where made (Col TerwiUiger Bluegrass Speaks.) Folks somehow aren't as sociable As in the good old days, When Sah, a certain grace an* cha'm I Distinguished social ways; 1 Fo' instance, Sah, on New Yeah's day, When chivalry arrayed In feathas fine, would gathah, Sah, When New Yeah's calls were made. We greeted one anothah, Sah, With hand shake, Sah, and bow, An' round the brimming punchbowl, Sah, We gravely said, "Heah's How!" An, conve'sation sparkled, Sah. With Wassail's kindly aid? But that was in the times gone by, When New Yeah's calls were made. The smack, Sah, of that New Yeah's punch! How generously it flowed! The season's compliments were pass ed; One's heart, sah, fai'ly glowed. The present generation, Sah, Old customs has betrayed; I long, Sah, fo' the good old days, When New Yeah's calls were made. L. II. Burroughs was away on business several days last week. I * * * * ? I Town taxes arc now due and payable to the Town clerk and treasurer. After March 1st, 191(5 a penalty of 15 per cent will be added, and after March 15th, 1910 the taxpayer will be liable to levy and execution. T. 11. Lewis, Esqr., spent several days away from home on business last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Chestnut returned the latter part of last week from a stay of several days with relatives of Mrs. Chestnut in Georgetown county. The roads of Horry County are gradually growing better we are glad to say; but the growing is not fast enough yet. The store of the Burroughs & Collins Company was closed during the holidays for the purpose of taking inventories. * * * * * The Diamond From the Sky fulfils all the promises we have made for it as a good story. * ' Kenneth Suggs, who is spending the holidays with his parents near Loris, spent last Wednesday in Conway on business. He returned to his classes at Wofford College this week. * * Mrs. Jennie H. Vereen passed through Conway one day last week on her way to Rockingham, N. C., to which place she decided to move with her family of small children. * * J. C. Parker of Fair Rluff, N. C., was in Conway one day last week on business. ? . J. M. Hammond Sr., of Causey, S. C, was among those in Conway last week interested in the school question at Causey which was taken up by the county board of education. * ? ? Last week brought much milder weather. M. W. Collins went to Charlotte, N. C., last week after a Ford touring car which his agency had sold to the new Methodist minister on the Conway n 1 ! /?! lli V JI till t The plastering at the new hotel building is now well under way and with good weather will soon be finished. ***** The holidays did not pass away without several instances of pretty thievery about town. * * * ^ f ^ lO T3 C r-(/jQm C w Sf >< M 5s 2L .12 p< ** -o if* u a) ^ ^ 30 x 2 !. , c & 0 <? * ? & s g ? ~ ~ . ? < fc ? ? -c a * > ^ r . s s -o o^?? If M ? 3 H J | g * 2 ? - 5 8 p-fi c is Sf * .9.?J8 ? wg. I" Sg ?.2 ~ * j! !? ? Sfe v ? ? W S3 w " j? S " .0 if <3 g _ SB ^ J-1 ? ? "? a N 2 "" ? S ? s lis13. MV<S"g <? -1 M S.5 ?^: 53 -2 ts CO . .. O ? . fi ?'* fti^ E-o ?W **B 8 S g 6 S * f J4 ^ ? ? 8 g '.1""? fce-S 2 S 2 SS2K-S35S f , The coMepe boye and girls returned this week to resume their studis at the respective colleges. > . , . nt ' % Personal LOST*?One puir of gold framed glasses, in black spring case, case has J. E. Dawsey's name on back. Lost between -Mitchell Swamp ami my house. Reward if returned to J. K. King, Loris, S. C., Route 1. 2ti-pdDon't give away your hides and furs. THE CASH STORE pays for them.?adv. H. L. Gerrald was in Conway recently on business. A. M. Dusenbury was in Conway on business one day last .week. * * (I. R ( 'ill't rnff n ....... ? v ??. it wvv n oc? *11 V_/V/11 ? tl \ V*II business one day last week. ***** G. K. Stevens of Allsbrook, F. F. D. No 2, was anions the farmers visiting Conway during the Christmas week * * ? H. C. Tut on was in the city recently ***** Sanford Cox of Nixonvillc was in Conway recently on business * * * * * Pretty white "B" rice sack. THE CASH STORE.?adv. ***** \\r 1 ] i>..i i : i ' * i?r - i " . ii. iwiunsv:: n a s muvcd 10 >> it- J ;ningtoi?, N ,<J I * * * * * W. .M. N aught spent come the holidays with relatives in this county. He was in Conway one day recently. ** <** Mrs. Ole Anderson has been very i . during the past several weeks, but her friends were glad to hear that she was recovering last week. * * * * ? Mr. Farmer, we have the tobacco you want. It's apple restamped. THK fASH STORK.?adv ***** C. r. Stalvey of Socastee was in Conway on business one day last week. ***** C. N. Causey was in Conway one day last week. ***** The boys and girls who came home to spend the holidays from the various colleges have returned to their studies. ***** F. K. Lee was here on business one dnv hist ***** . W. (1. Chestnut was in Conway last Sunday. Messrs. H. P. Little and A. C. Murrel were away for several days re I cently for the purpose of buying: 11 gasoline outfit for use in drilling- artesian wells. The machinery was selected and purchased and it has been expected to arrive by freight for some time when it will be used in drilling wells. The Peoples Building and Loan As. sociation has an advertisement in this issue of the paper. Head it and give them a call. I). M. Causey spent some hours in Conway last Thursday. ***** M. Chestnut was in town last Saturday. Ed. James passed through Conway last Thursday on his way to his home in Camp Walton, Fla. Mr. James has lived there for some years. Several weeks ago he came home to spend a short time and was taken sick with typhoid fever from which he was just recovering when he left last Thursday. ***** Hey Worley, one of our leading citizens of Floyds township, was in Con way last Thursday and remained here several hours on business. Now is the time to buy tobacco guano, especially for the plant beds. | The very best is kept by the Palmetto urocery Company at Mullins. Notice their ad. in this issue of the paper. * * * R. M. Prince of Socastee was in Conway last Thursday on business and returned to his home in the afternoon. * ? * ? The weather turned to coooler again by the latter part of last week. ***** C. M. Reaves of Loris was in the city last Saturday on business. ***** S. S. Anderson of Adrian community was among those visiting Con way last Saturday. He is among the most progressive farmers of this section. ***** E. P. Gerrald was here one day last week on business. . , IIVE STOCK MEN MEET AT HOMEWOOD ' '?:i : ? I Permanent Organization Formed and Articles Are Written and Signed Up. < ' n. i j There was a very, enthusiastic meeting of the "Home wood Live Stock Association" at Mr. C. K. Spivey's residence on last Wednesday P. M. at 3 o'clock. The purpose of the meeting was to organize a permanent' Live Stock Association. The meeting was presided over by Mr. W. J. Waller with C. H. Spivey acting secretary The following business was transacted. Certificate of partnership was signed as follows: "Certificate of Partnership." Pursuant to the provisions and co-' operation of the State of South Carolina, with and for Horry County, in ' the Cattle Tick eradication work, we! the undersigned citizens of State and County aforesaid, have herewith joint-1 ly formed a limited partnership for j the purpose of building and operating ' a dipping vat association. Name an Title "Homcwood Live Stock A ;sor": I tion." Capital Stock limited to Sixty D. lars. Each member of said associate ! shall contribute their pro rata she. ' in building vat, and shall share equal ly in the profits derived from sair. ->->a t^^ erid C. F. Spi*"*v. p ' i I . , . % ', ,1 dition to bis snare of contribution, ?.* , hereby contribute to the associate n I a building* site for pens and vat ar 1 the use of his water works. Witness, whereof we have set our hands and seal this 29th day of Dee. A. 1). 19K> C. F. Spive.v, 1011a D. Smith. M. A. Clause, L. S. Dew, Isaae Jenrette, J. F. Harris, F. M. Dew, l>. F. Moore, W. J. Waller. Messrs. A. E. Wait and W. M. Lewis having each taken two $2.f?0 shares were not present to sign their names. The following officers were elected f * the term of one year. L. S. Dew, President; W. J. Waller Pwsirlont M A fl'iiicA ' . . . 1 k t .... ii. vniu.if, kTV , illi' Treas. Building; committee and di rectors for the coming; year, W. .) Waller, F. M. Dew, and Ike Jenrcttc, and C. H. Spivey, General Manager. Each member or stock holder, shal. each have two $2.50 shares instead of one $5.00 share, and it is the purpose of the organization for each member to sell one of his shares to a neighbo and by so doing promote the move ment and encourage the use of th J dipping vat. The cement has already been order ed and the material is on the ground The committee is pushing the build ing of the vat, and will be ready fo. use by the time the warm weather i the Spring starts the multiplication! of the tick, the enemy of live stock development. We have the lands, w ! have the money and with the Tick eradication we will have the stock. 0. H. SPIVEY, Acting Secretary. ? W. J. Hanna was in Conway tin latter part of last week. ***** i A renewal of charter has been granted to the Eddv Lake Cvuvpkk I - ' i company of Conway. The company had a capital of $20,000. * * * * * j R. I). Lewis, the leading jeweler at . Clinton, 8. C., spent the holidays wi th I his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A Lewis here. * * * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. McC. Martin return; ed some days ago from their wedding trip. While away they visited Atlanta, Ga., and other points of interest in the South. Among those who spent "the hoii-1 days here with relatives were Mr. ami Mrs. Gilbert Johnson. ***** James Martin spent a portion of the holidays with his sister, Mrs. Paul i j Quattlebaum. I Mrs. C. E. Haselden and little' daughter Sara, of Latta, S. C., are spending some time with Mr and Mrs. U. A. Dusenbury at Toddville, S. C. * * * * m George M. Long of Longs, S. C., was in Conway last Thursday on bus iness. * * * * * Dozier Tisdftle left this week after spending th.e holidays .here with relatives. . \ ( 7 M * * Mr. and Mr6. A. B. Chestnut and little son, Artie Jr., of Orangeburg, M ? - -J i o. epent tnc week-end here with [friemlfi and relatives. I CONWAY TRADING CO. Wi!! Begin Business at the L. H Burroughs Stand January 15th FULL LINE OF GOODS -ALiREADY PURCHASED, A Company Formed by Men Inter cs'.ccl in Conway Lumber Company '? i Conway Trading Company is the corporate name of the latest addition to Conway's business enterprises. It has just been chartered, Messrs. H. VV Ambrose, K. L. Wilson and Aleck Wilson being the corporators named in the notice recently issued. These men are all interested in the Conway Lumber Company, but the Trading Company will be a separate and distinct corporation from the other enterprise. The business will be conducted in the L. H. Burroughs stores recently purchased at public sale by Mr. H. W. Ambrose. There are two of these stores and both of them will be used. Tl- i i 111* sccomi room in the block, however, will bo used only as a wan room or storage place in connection with the other side. Several improvements will In* made in the* building. Among the improve? mcnts now being made, or to be made at once, is the laying of a concrete side walk in front of the property. And the wooden shed which has* served as an awning will be taken down and a better looking style will he put up in its place. A new floor will be put down and entirely new shelves in the front store and the entire premises repainted and put in thorough repair. Mr. L. H. Burroughs is engaged as I the general manager of the business. He has already spent consider^)? I time otv the markets purchasing a | large stock which it is stated will be j opened up and ready for business by Jan. 15th. o : HOW APPENDICITIS CAN BE PREVENTED Conway people should know that ? few doses of simple buckthorn hark, , glycerine, etc., as mixed in AiHcp-i-fcn ' often relieve or prevent, appendicitis, i This simple mixture removes such sur prising foul matter that ONM SPOON , KUL relieves almost ANY CASK constipation, sour stomach or pas. A short treatment helps chronic stomach trouble. Adler-i-ka has easiest and mofttithdroufch ttotron of anything we ever gold. .Conway Drug Co.?adv (G-5.) ' ^ la . "DOES HE LIVE HERE." An American churchman was recently visiting for the first time in an Indian village. Meeting a man he asked. "Do you know Jesus Christ ?" The man answered, "No, stypnger, he does not live here. 1 new heard of him. And I think I know everybody in our village." | "What a commentary," said the churchman, "on conditions the world over. Not only in for off heathen lands, but right in our own America. Docs Jesus Christ live in our business interests, in our homes, in our recreations?" WON'T ALLOW WATKR Washington.?Prosecution of oyster dealers found guilty of the practice of adding fresh water to shucked oysters so as to greatly increase their size in violation of the food and drugs act will be recommended by the department of agriculture. This was announced today by the department which said that considerable evidence is being collected by its inspctors regarding the traffic in water-soaked oysters. As soon as completed the evidence will be turned over to the department of justice with a view to prosecution, it was added. The addition of water to oysters 1 imm Vi' Kni- ' ' - ' 1 1 unv ia viii.'ji iuwi vtiiiii*, in me uepartment's opinion, which hohls that such oysters are adulterated within the meaning of the food and drugs act. N. F. Nixon of Little Wiver was in Conway on business last Tuesday. ***** To Cure Cold In One Day Take LAXAT1VK WKOMO Quinine. It stora tNn Couch and Headache and work* off the CoM. Dniniirti refund money if it fiDs to cure, g, C.OOVF.'S on ach hox. Xc. , ***** There is a purpose for everything in the world. Even the la2y dog has his position to fill. *1 1