Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Lcocel and A. J. Dew was in Conway last week. # * # Plant more fruit trees next J Spring. m m Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Bourne are now living in Conway. Kaiser Bill will not last long if he ever visits Horry., >j ' (r- ,n * i n i ? K. J. Cox, of Simpson Creek visited Conway last week. ? * V R. O. Hendricks, of Cedar Grove, was in Conway last week. * * * The books of registration for the town election closed last week. The labor shortage is but little 0 better in this section of the country. * * * * ^ Dr. VV. C. Adams went in last week suffering with a case of the influf enza. If you do not feel like doing us ^ some greater favor just send us in - news. m v IT. K. Cooke, of Galivants Ferry, was in Conway one day last week on business. It will soon be time to think about sowing the tobacco bed for iio\t f * year's crop. W. J. Hendricks, of the Pee Dee section, visited Conwav on Wednesday of last week. I.ast week the roads were bad at the right time when gasoline shortage in Conway continued to exist. V * * (iet the necessary license tag for your automobile in time or you cannot jov ride after January 1st, 1919. * * The best grade of legal blanks printed anywhere in this country arc to be had at the Herald office. They are the kind that you can depend on. ^ The bright days of last week which followed the two weeks of bad weather, began to dry out the mud holes in quick order. / Sidney Tindal, one of the industrious farmers of Bucks township, spent some time in Conway on business on day last week. ( f A military detective, or one of some kind at least as was apparent, was down in this section last week, evidently looking for deserters fron; the United States army. If ho succeeded in rounding up any of that kind, it has not been reported. * V LoCJrand Richardson was able to be out again last Wednesday after an illness 01 pneumonia following influenza lasting him several weeks. Me is a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Richardson. * * The better grade of paper and the best kinds of printing arc to be had at the Herald office at prices which are reasonable considering the high cofct of paper and other items going into the expense of producing the work. * * * * * All of the carpenters and workmen which had been engaged to build the new cantonment at Columbia, are expected to be turned off in a few days, since the government ordeifod the work to be discontinued at ^ that point. J. T. Mishoe, the Atlantic Coast Line station agent at Conway, was away several days last week attending a meeting of the order to which he belongs, and which concerns the railway service in this section of the United States. o ^ UNVEILING EVENT. There will be a double unveiling of W. monuments on the third Snrwhtv in 1 )pr*pmhpv Jit 11 nVlnrk. A. Mm at Princeville Cemetery, near Loris, by the Loris Camp. Lieut. Gov. Bcthea will deliver the address. All Camps arc cordially invited. D. D. Harrleson, Clerk. B The oldest Amei I THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURE K- W. B. Coxe,! I F. F. Oovingtor I Bullock I R. M. Bull ' : i M. C. Dorman is back again at Hotel Grace. N. S. Hardwick was here one day last week. F. E. Lee was in Conway on last Saturday. R. O. Jordan spent last Saturday ' in Conway. ? * * L. L. Cooper was in Conway one day last week. ***** Sidney Tindal was in Conway one day last week. ***** W. L. Rhodes was in Conway last Friday on business. * * * E. W. Prince was here from Gur1 1 1 A 1 ley one uay last weeK. m w m ? M. F. Sarvis, of Bucksville, was In Conway last Saturday. 10. I). Phillips, of Green Sea, was in Conway last week on business. + * O. W. Johnson was here from Galivants Ferry one day last week. * * 1). K. McDuffio of liOiis was in Co . way the latter part of last week. Dr. C. S. Dietz, Dentist, will return to his office in about 10 days.-adv-lt O. VV. Miller was among those visiting Conway last week on business. Al. I1. Johnson, of Galivants Ferry, paid a business visit one day last week. J. K. Thompson, of Bucksville, S. ( C., spent several hours here on business last Saturday. * * * * * Walter Stilley, of the U. S. Navy spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stilley. Mr. Stilley is now stationed at Charleston. ***** Thurman Sparks, who has been serving as an officer in the U. S. Army at New Mexico, returned home last week having been discharged from service. I * Miss Marguerite Collins, who has boon attending the Gwyn School, at Spartanburg, S. C., returned home last week, that school having been closed down on account of influenza. ***** Mrs. .). M. I). Jones, who has been visiting relatives and friends at Mull ins, returned home this week. ? * * 70 ACRE FARM FOR RENT OR SALE?35 acres cleared, and tobacco barn.?Paul Quattlebaum, Conway, S. C.-12-5-18--2t. ***** TAKEN UP?At my place one heifer, about two years old, unmarked, color, yellow. Owner can ' get same by proving and paying j charges. U .C. Graham, Loris, S. I C., Route 2, Box 85.?31-12 5; 18. ***** j LOST?One Copenhagen blue ladiessilk Sweater between Round Swamp and Conway. Reward if returned to A. D. Graham, Conway, S. C.?adv-2t-12 5J18. ***** WANTED?A quantity of oak and pine wood, some four feet and some two feet in length. Call and see H. H. Woodward, Attorney at Law. ***** | FOR SALE?Two good Milch Cows. | Will be fresh in a f?w weeks. Sam P. Elliott, Galivants Ferry, S. C.,| T * j _ r* l aj i * ri < r> 1 ivouic ?a(iv-2t-pci-iZ!o;i5. FOR SALE. 40 acres of land in Socastee town ship, hounded north by land of Mr. Frank Mills, east by lands of Mr. Fullwood and Max DeLottre, and south bv lands ofo my own. It i * is within one mile of Peach Tree, one of the best shipping points on I the Waccamaw River. Is within five or six miles of the Atlantic Ocean, and is as good farming land as there is in the State, if put into cultivation. For further information, apply to | Mrs. J. D. Grant, Hagan, Ga., Box 47.?10-24-18-t 1 I 19. ican Company tNCE CO., OF NEW YORK Special Agent i, District Agt. Bros.? oclc, Mgr., Agents. THE HOBBY HSBAl H. T. Morrison was here from Little River last Tuesday. m Dozicr Tisdale was in Loris Wednesday on business. John T. Shelly was in Conway from Aynor a few days ago. * * * A. V. Bcssant of Little River spent some time in Conway last Tuesday on business. D. A. Huggins of GalivanLs Ferry was in Conway on business last Thursday. Mf M The family of A. A. Burroughs arc reported as improving from an attack of influenza. Mrs. W. D. Johnson, and daughter, Miss Millie, of Murrells Inlet, were among the visitors here Tuesday. 9 m m P. H. Wesley is an artist at mounting a deer's head as is proved by a sample of his work on exhibit at the Conway Drug Co. * * * * sAll members of the W. O. W. of L>ve Oak Camp No. 124, Conway, S. C., are urged to bo present Tursday evening, Dec. 12, 1918 at 7:30 o'clock. Officers to be elected. * Tabor Mercantile Company haw an advertisement in this issue of the paper. They have a large stock >f fine good:', and in great variety to suit the taste of their many customers. Mr. Davis, who was formerly occupying the position of Farm Demon stration Agent for this county, arrived back in Conway last Saturday night, and stated that he has been discharged from the service. * ? ? The Rev. Paul T. Wood, who has been serving the Conway Circuit during the last year has been sent by the Methodist conference to the Columbia, S. C. circuit. Mr. Wood has made many friends here where ne has lived during the past year. * ? ? The Rev. E. L. McCoy, who has served faithfully at Conway station for the past several years, and endeared himself to the people; has been sent by the conference to Mc Coll, S. C. He and family will soon leave for their new home. * ? Harmon Dusonbury returned here latl week to spend a short furlough of about fourteen days, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Dusenbury of Toddvillc, S. C., and other rclattives. He*had been awav in the na4 7 - * val service' for nearly two years and llilC ?_i 11 u rvrvrwl ?i ?... ' ? UU HUM I* (^W"M llllllllll aV rit'llfl for a boy of his age. s. ? * * FOR SALE?My entire household and kitchen furniture, 48-acrc farm, implements included; corn forage, etc. Located on R. F. D. 3 1-2 miles east of Jordanville two miles west of Dog Bluff public road, and 2 1-2 miles from Horry Ind. School. J. W. Graham? adv-lt-pd. * * * * * FOR SALE?2 Milch Cows with Calves, 2 fine Heifers, 1 large farm Mule, blind. About 20 Pigs, am Shoats. A. E. Wait, Cool Spring Road, near Homewood.?adv-lt-pd ' The weather was clear last week j but was rather cold. o SEVERELY INJURED. D. F. Jordan, who is with the live | stock business of G. B. Jenkins, suffered severe injuries last Saturday evening when a mule suddenly dash ed along the corridor of the feed stables, shoving Mr. Jordan up | against the railings. He received several painful wounds in the head and about his limbs. At last acj counts he was able to be out again. SEE OUR MERCHANTS. Look through this paper and read j what merchants of Conway have to offer in Lolliday goods. Many of mem icti in tnis week's issue about their line of goods and from which ' you may make your selections for | Christmas and New Year's presents; or things which you need yourself in the home. It generally pays to go to the store that is willing to toll you about what they have. When they advertise it means that they are alive and ready and prepared to serve you. o STRAY HOG. There has strayed to my farm one black sow shoat, about six months old, with white streak in face and white feet. Marked staple fork in the right ear, and split in the left ear, Owner may obtain same by applying tn fVir> iin/InrQiflr?A/l n?<l ' 1 * ' ? - fuiu (inking OIL.. L. P. Jordan, R. F. D. No. 2, Conway, S. C.?adv, KM 2-18 3t pel. I J>, OONWAY, 8. O. BEN SMALL KILLED. The casualty list which was published one day lust week shows the name of PriVate Been Small, of Soc- , nstee, as having been killed in action in France. - EXAM FOR CARRIER. According to a notice on the bulletin board at the Conway Postoffice, there will be an examination here for rural free delivery carrier, on January 11th. Apply to the Conway Post master for full particulars of the examination. o APPLY IN TIME. Do you wish to run your car during 1919? Then get busy today and send in application for license for 1919, accompanied by the amount that is required to pay the tax. Get the blanks for the applications at some of the garages, and fill in the blanks from information that the garage man will bj able to give you. ? MAKING PROGRESS. It appears that the Loris Farm Loan Association has made the best progress of all the local associations in this county is taking advantage of the facilities for loans at low interV est, provided by the Federal Land Bank of Columbia. Other associations have been slow about getting abstracts made and loans started. ?o SYMPHONY BAM) SERENADES NEW CITY COFNCIL Tuesday evening Dec. 10th, 10 of the Band boys met at their band room and after formation, proceeded to make a tour of the town in honor of the election of the new Town Council. The first stop was made on the lawn in front of Mayor-elect Magrath's residence, where sever a1 beautiful selections were rendered under the skillful leadership of their instructor, Mr. Shell. Mr. Magrath responded in his usual graceful style in the form of an impromptu speech in which he is an adept. Cigars and chocolates were freely distributed by Mr. and Mrs. Magrath, much to the delight of the boys. All of the residences of the newly elected Wardens were visited and various strains were rendered. Scv' eial substantial cash contributions i were given to the band. Quite a crowd of merry-makers followed the . band from place to place, and many expressions of appreciation were - heard. I The Band has already filled sever' al engagements and some important j dates are booked for the near fu m re. UK OTHER WOUNDEI). ' Messrs. W. B. and J. L. Chestnu*, of Conway, received news some days ago of the wounding of their brother Donnie Chestnut while in action with the American Expeditionary force in France. They received a letter from him which shows that he is on the road to recovery. i 1 SCHOOL BADLY HIT. The Burroughs High School was again hit by the influenza the first of this week, *when two more teachers were reported as being ill with the disease; and several children were sent home with it. Prof. Alexander was also reported iv sick last Monday, but it was stated that his trouble was an attack of indiI gestion and not influenza. o ? | TAX LEVIES VARY. i A great difference in tax levies jiK vails among the different counties of the State. Fairfield County has the lowest levy with 1G 3-4 mills. Lancaster County is at the [opposite end of the scale with 25 1-2 i 1-~ * ^ * i j mi vwi iiuviv raiiK.s nt'xi 10 Lancaster I with a levy of 25 1-4. Greenville is . only one-fourth mill below Mc-Corlv.ick, and Spartanburg- but onefourth mill below Greenville. Colle. ton, Kershaw, and Union also have tax levies of 24 mills or above. Char. lesion County stands next to Fairfield with a levy of l(i 7-8 mills. , Horry's is 21 1-2 mills. *? * t> LOST OR STRAYED. Lost on October 26th, 1918 one red bound dogf, tip of tail white, also one red and white pided hound Jip while deer-driving. Will pay sufficient reward for the recovery af these dogs. Notify: R. P. CRIRB, Dunvagon, S. C. Nn AAA .jAIV# | This ii a proscription prepared especially for MALARIA or CHILLS A FEVER. I Five or six dotes will break any case, and i if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not return. It acts on the liver better than j Calomel and docs not gripe or sicken. 25c DIED AT SPARTANBURG. ?? | News coming in from Galivants Ferry a few days ago stated that Johnnie Drew had died at Spartanburg at Camp Wadsworth, after spending some time with illness at the Hospital. He was a young man having only recently reached his majority; and he was called and sent to Camp only a short time before the armistice was signed ami the war came to a close. He was known by his friends as a young man of very steady habits and was loved and respected by all those that knew him. He was born in Marion County but moved to Horry County two years ^go. He is survived by his mother and iatner, four brothers and two sisters One of his brothers was a volunteer . in the United States Army and went | to France. He was a member of Reedy Creke Baptist church. o MAY TAKE SERVICE. Columbia.?Military men relieved from the service may find an op portunity to perform further patriotic work by enlisting in the Y. M. C. A. Overseas Service, according to Dr. H. W. Henderson, state recruiting' secretary, who has been authorize ! to accept men between '25 and 51 years of age, if they are otherwise fitted to fill the requirements. o NOTICE. Those interested in the Cemetery ar Princeville will meet on next Friday to clean off same. The unveiling will be Sunday, the 15th. ?W. A. PRINCE. o HARRY A. DIET/ WOUNDED. The following telegram was pvei od last week from the Adj. Cenerai stating that Harry A. Dietz was re eontly wounded: "Washington, D. C.. Dec. fi. "Mrs. Euclla Diet/., "C onway. "Deeply regret to inform you that it is officially reported that Private Harry A. Dietz, Engineer, was wound o i in action November tenth. Furtlvu information when received. "Harris, "Adjutant General." o G6G cures Malaria, Chills ant Fever, or Bilious Fever, by killing the parasite causing the fever. Fine strengthening tonic.?7 ; 18 lOt. o STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. The stockholders of the Conway Bargain House, a corporation, ar hereby called to meet at the of fie of the Conway Bargain House at v o'clock P. M. Dec. 127, 191S, for th purpose of considering the advisability of surrendering the charier o* the said corporation, and going o . of business. A. C. THOMPSON, President of Conway Bargain Hons* adv?fit?I 1-2S. ? ? STRAY LI) TO MY PLACE. One barrow hog, weighs about 10 lbs. Light red anil white spotted marked crop and two splits in right ear, undcrslope and uppcrslope it) ion car. Owner can get same b> calling and paying for this adver tisement. ?John F. Outlaw. Myrtle Beach, S. C. R. F. D. No. 1. o DELCO-L1GHT The complete Electric Light and Power Plant Ask us for a demonstration ir. your own home. See for yourself No obligation. ^ E M. NANCE, Box 353, ? Conway, S. C. WE BUY OLD FALSE TEETH We pay from $2.00 to $35.00 pel set (broken or not). We also pay at tual value for Diamonds, old Golo Silver and Bridge-work. Send at onee by parcel post and receive cash by return mail. MAZER'S TOOTH SPECIALTY Dept. X, 2007 So. 5th St. Phildelphia, P;? wwaaancOTaiwti M IN Stock res your CAR i'ilif We use genuine Ford Parts only in our repair work. CONWAY MOTOR CAR CO.. wvn THREE ARE KILLED j IN ELROD WRECK In Addition to Dead FortyFour Colored Passengers Slightly Iw/red PASSENGER CARS LEAVE THE TRACK Main Line Was Cleared at Midnight?Big Engine Thrown into the Ditch (Florence Times) In the wreck of train 80 at El rod three colored passengers, one man two women were killed, and about forty four slightly injured. Most of the injured are colored people, the Jim Crow Car having suffered most fiom the derailment of the train. The killed were taken to Fayetteville where they w< re prepared foi burial, and the injured were -ent to Fayetteville and Rocky Mount for treatment. Only a f? w were hurt seriously enough, however to require hospital treatment. The wretk occurred at the north switch track a* El rod and the big engine and iive cars, including the mail and evm-ixt i > . - .J . v . .. *%%!?-? * 11 ed. All of the cars were of stool construction and \voro not badiy smashed up. dho ergiiif, though deraih d. was not seriously uamaged. The main line was openc-i for traffic at a few minutes past midnight. The moiistt r locomotive, the "-Mo" was in charge of Engineer H. K. Harbour, of this city, and Conductor James Simpson, of Richmond, Va., neither of whom were injured. The wret. k occurred about (> o'clock at the switch at the north end of the side track at Elrod, which is about forty six miles north of Florence, on what is known as the "Short Cut" division of the Coast Line. Thus makes the fourth bad wreck of passenger trains on the Atlantic Coast Line within the last ten day ad of which were unavoidable. o HI YS NEAR LOUIS. E. I). Phillips, whose adduss is R. m K. D. No. 2, Tabor, N. C.. a few days ago, closed a purchase of what is known as the J. 1 >. Singielary Farm Land about three miles out from Loris in Simpson Creek To. nship; and in will occupy this land which is in course of being greatly improved and, n" doubt, o;>t. blisli a large farm on the tract which aggn gates about op-i hundred and 1'i11y acres, lb- puicha ed this property through W. L. Rhodes and L). K. McDuffie who ha I an option on it from Mr. G. H. Cooper, who in turn had bond for title from Conway National Hank. This land brought a fair pi icc under the VI I V W 111 S UlllCeS, c MiYS LAND HACK. R. O. Hanson, before the armistice was signed which ended the war had volunteered for military service and sold out his property near Conway, including some valuable tracts of real estate. The land was sold by a Realty Company and brought high prices. Now, since the war is over, Mr. Hanson has purchased some of the ; best of this land back; and it is thought that he will remain in this section of the country. o TOWN TAX NOTICE. Public notice is hereby given that books are open for collection of town taxes for the Town of Conway for j the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 1018, ( from Nov. 15, 1018 to Dec. 31, 1018. C. H. Snider, Town Trcas. | 4t?11 }14118 o OTHERS ARIS TAKEN. Fresh out-bverks of the inf*uon?.a continue to take place in Conway an 1 other communities of Horry County. Last week Mrs. E. L. McCoy and some of the children were taken ill ,..:aU *v i: ... i *? /" I n till lilt m.M 4?M , clJ?*0 lVi rii. ' Adams on the same street in Comvav. Several other cases were reported ia Conway during last week. The people will do well to continue the practice of taking precautions against contracting it. oNo Worms In a Healthy Child All children troubled with worms have on unhealthy color, which indicates poor blood, and ?.i a rule, there is more or less stomach disturlMince. PROVE S TASTELESS cliill TONIC given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich tho blood, improve tho digestion, and act as a General Strengthening Tonic to the whole system. Natnrc will then :.cv off or dispel the worms, and the Child will ho ia .a-rfect health. Pleasant *o take. 60e per bottle.