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Leecel end ?. ( Land deeds at the Herald office. ) tt Last' week was bad weather for the influenza. W. II. Boll was here last Wednesv" W udilv ovftK here one daV-lAtifeft week 011 business. .... A ? % * * * * * J. tteMVt* on business-rcte^jyw<j HiW o x' ' "> ,?n "i D. V. Richardson spent a day here last week on business. ***** Compare the Herald with any flinty paper in this State. V, Get good printing and first-class w materials at the Herald fofice. ***** F. L. Edge, of Vina, S. C., spent a day here on business last week. ***** l Oscar IC. Todd, of Loris, S. C. was here one day last week on business. . * * * * * 1 What makes a better investment -Ahan a war savings stamps? Two o." 'cm. * * * W. A. Prince rcma:ned over in Conway last Wednesday on business. rA. P. Elliott, a progressive farmer of Hcnder3onville, N. C., is visit- I ing his brother, T. T. Flliott. * * * ? Send a year's subscription to the Herald as a Christmas present to your friend. The boys arc not coming home from France as quickly as we would like to see them. The new town council will have several problems to solve during their administration. * J. W. Jones, of Tabor, N. C., was in Conway on business one day the middle of last week. ***** Will the Cooties claim to be represented at the peace conference? Nothing but v,ar suits them. m m m m m Don't demobilize your patriotism * yet? continue to buy W. S. S. Th" government needs the money. m m m * oj Good drainage for our lands is an * important thing to be studied and worked out during1 the next few years. Get the license tag for the automobile before January 1st, or there will be no joy-riding for you after that date. The gasoline shortage remained on all last week. People were put to great inconvenience in obtaining the joy-fuel. * * m 0 The town election claimed the interest of the business men of Conway last week until it was over on Tuesday. Tax books were late in opening this year on account of the influenza. Put payment must be made ^ just the same. " * * * The most powerful and wealthy nation in the world guarantees war savings stamps?and VV. S. S. bring over 4 per cent interest. * phis paper will be printed and jrf mailed from this office next Tuesday w V. J*I mi * ii * .? ? r - aiuM-riooii. mis is stared true week] si) that you may got in the copy with us in timo so it may be printed. ! ? m m 9 '* While the war was on people lost interest in politics. Now that war i ; over, interest in politics will rise < again, but there is no election right! r.T away. | ] * * * * Many farmers, we hope, have ta- i kefifc advice in time and have planted < a wheat crop for harvest next t Spring. The successful man will < .make everything tell that he can. i Farmers must do like other people i if they would get along well. Save 1 money by planting wheat in thisjl i county. - 11 j - The oldest Ameri I THE M UTUA^ .L1EE. (AISHR AI fe ;'7! W. B. doxg,:Sj I P. P. Covington; I Bullock t I R. M. Bullo< ! i ) / I I i Pepsenal j];, i'r" - 1 W. H.' Moore was here on business icccntly. m m * % T. F. Cooper was here on business one day last week. * * * * \'d J. W. Hughes spent a few hours jit. Conway last week. mhj ?**? F? B. Coats was in Conway on business one day last week. ? Zebedce Williamson visited Conway last week on business. ***** F. M. Ray was among the farmers visiting Conway last week. * * * ? I). A. Huggins was in Conway last Saturday from Galivants Ferry. m m m m m John Huggins, of Galivants Ferry, was in Conway one day last week. * Order your Christmas and New Year Post Cards by mail. We will send you a large assortment for 50.* postpaid. Norton Drug Co.?adv. * * * ? ? Private Ralph ?kinncr, of Yau- j hannah, S. C., is among the list of | American soldiers who received se-1 vere wounds in the fighting on Trench soil. ? W V Corporal Jos. J. Vcreen, of Little; River, S. C., was slightly wounded while fighting the Huns according to a casualty list published lust Sun-1 da\. Too many people seem t? fail to realize that common courtesy requires a prompt answer to a letter. You may write to some people about | matters which are quite important | to yourself and never get any answer. Now that the war is good and over, things must come back to their level. The war is not on now and it cannot be used as #an excuse for many things that were not only tolerated but welcomed while the struggle was on. It is time now to remember that this is a free country. A patriotic people is willing to submit to all sorts of privations and restrictions to win a struggle like that was; but after it is over, there is no need only in minor respects. I m m m w Order your Christmas and New Year Post Cards by mail. Wo will send you a large assortment for 50c postpaid. Norton Drug Co.?adv. * ? * The Herald will be printed an 1 mailed out next Tuesday evening, J somewhat sooner than usual, owing to Christmas Day which comes on Wednesday this year; and so that | the force many enjoy the holiday like the rest of the people. Send in the copy early so it can get in the paper. ? * * * w Sonic days of last week were full of sunshine and wore warm as May or June. Wednesday of last week brought rain and cloudy weather. TAKEN UP?At my place one heifer, about two years old, unmarked, color, yellow. Owner can get same by proving and paying charges. R .C. Graham, Loris, S. C., Route 2, Box 8i>.?3t-12 5|18. 00000 C. P. Williamson and family were among the visitors here last Saturday. ? * m 0 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. 0 0 0 0 00 FOR SALE. 40 acres of land in Socastee town | ship, bounded north by land of Mr. Prank Mills, east by lands of Mr. Pullwood and Max DeLettrc, and south by lands of'o my own. It is within one mile of Peach Tree, me of the best shipping points on die Waccamaw River. Is within five >r six miles of the Atlantic Ocean, ind is as good farming land as there s in the State, if put into cultivation. ?or further information, apply to Mrs. J. D. Grant, Hagan, Ga., Box 17.?10-24-18-t 1 1 19. ) ) can Company filCE CO., OF NEW YORK fecial Agent < 1 District Agt. lro8.? 4 ik, Mgr., Agents. t \ THE HOBBY HKRA1 [ J. O. Anderson was in Conway lost Saturday on business. 1 Keep your eye on the label anl | keep your figures in advance. | A. M. Hardee, of the Hickory j Grove section, was in Conway last Saturday on business. Mi ss Eleanor Sanders arrived in Conway the first of " the week to Visit friends-and ^relatives, ro \?d! *! * The BllrrOUffha Hlflfh Sphrtnl ? , o? O" WV..VV, v.v?F? on Jlatetn^riday u'to remain closed utitil January 6th. One reason'nV as the prevalence of "flu" and the : other was the holidays. * m m Got us the ad or the news item that you want to see in the paper next week at once. The Herald goes out early next Tuesday, the day before Christmas. m m m m I OR SALE?One nice Milch Cow, with heifer calf about 2 months old. Milking from 3 to 4 gallons lier day. M. N. Jenkins, Tabor, N. C.?adv. By the time the Herald reaches you Dr. C. S. I)ietz, Dentist, will have returned to his office in the Buck building to remain the rest of the year and on. See him for your dental work.?adv. ? * m Don't fail to see "Crashing Through to Berlin," a big war picture, 7 Reels. Pastime Theatre, Dec. 31st. Admission: Adults, 50c, Children, 25c. Three shows commencing promptly at 4, 7, and 9 o'clock. Show rain or shine. ? ? ? * AUTOMOBILE BARGAINS. ? Wo have on hand for sale at excefdj ingly low prices eight automobiles used by the Government, also six automobiles that have never been used, bought at a bargain. Prices i $850.00 to $1,050.00. Also want agents in each County for a good line of cars. Columbia Sales ConiI puny, Columbia, S. C., Phone 3783. 12 19 |18-4t. adv m m + m DOR SALE?One heavy mule, single wagon and harness, for sale cheap, I'I'I J vu Y VIU.'Cl JY1 I VjU., conj way.?adv. 12-19-18 4t. * # * * l I Dr. Currell from the University ot South Carolina addressed the people I at the Conway Methodist church last Tuesday night in behalf of the Red j Cross. Dr. Currell made an eloquent | plea, a speech that was very interesting and which kept the attention of all his hearers. * ? STRAY HOG. There has strayed to my farm onr black sow shoat, about six months old, ^ith white streak in face ami white feet. Marked staple fork in th 1 right ear, and split in the left ea?-, Owner may obtain same by applying to the undersigned and paying charges. L. F. Jordan, R. F. D. No. 2, Conway, S. C.?adv. 12-12-18 3t pd. o CASUALTIES JUST REPORTED. The latest casualty list shows the following: Wounded severely: Private Harry A. Dietz, Conway, S. C. Wounded slightly: Corporal Burney Nichols, of Nichols, S. C.; Henry L. Byrd, of Mullins, S. C.; and Corporal Rudolph D. Linguish, of Conway, S. C. FOUR CHILDREN DIE. Benncttsvillc.?The influenza epidemic is assuming alarming proportions in Bennettsville and Marlboro County. It is estimated that there are 100 cases in RnnnnH^iiu ..4 ? ^v?ivkwyiui; <ti present. Robert Spears, who lives a few miles south of Bennettsville, lost one child Saturday, two yesterday and one today, making four in two days from influenza and pneumonia. Their ages ranged from 12 to 20 years. HUPMOB1LE DE For this immediate set | ItllMA A i .i - I- " " * wnt; Huiumoone ucaiers duction, the reputation is will be appointed immecii Motor State Distri * CLINT9N, SOU' LD, CONWAY, 8. 0. ISAAC a FAIRCLOTH. Among those who were woundeil L '* severe fighting in France, appears the name Of Private Isaac B. Faircleth, of Allsbroo^, S. C. f: ^ 1'^ I TWO II Alt DEES WOUNDED. | Among the soliders who received slight wounds in fighting the Germans are Private Emory C. Hardee, of Fairtrade, S. C.; ami Pl^vatfe_Tha-f ron C. Hardee, of tittle RfWr, S;T C. v skvEHEty"VtiouKiuto; 3> Emerson T. ;?Bdltamy, soldier from Conway, C., was severely wounded while fighting in France, t.nd his name appears in the casualty list published last week. o HAD SEVERE WOUND. Sergeant David T. Hucks, of R. F. D No. l, Toddvillc, S. C., was severely wounded while fighting for his cftnni rvr !" Vimtj:_ ....v. >T in i iitii^Ci Illjs IlUniO appeals in a casualty list lately published. o DEAD OP DISEASE. t ???, Private Slnnley Hurdwick of R. F. D., No. 1, Galivants FVrry, S. C.. appears among the list of Horry Soldiers who died of disease while serving in the Expeditionary Forces. M,lt,-oSldoie BUCK SPOUT SOLDIER. Th 4 casualty 1 ist of several day ago as published by the war depart mcnt contained the name of Privat Dave Drown of Bucksport, rts being i among the list severely wounded while fighting in France. JAMES BELLAMY DEAD. The casualty list as publi^Jied I* this country last week carried tin name of James Bellamy, of Warn. pee section, as amnog the list oi , those severely wounded while fightng in Uncle Sam's Army. o ^ HORRY SOLDIER WOUNDED. Among the list of soldiers wounded in the world war is Melton G Simmons of Hand, S. C. According to the casualty list published recently, Mr. Simmons was woundced' but the degree of bis wound was not determined. o JOHN PR RSTOM ROOTU ' Among the list of severely wounded Soldiers while fighting in France appears the name of John Preston Booth, of R. F. I). No. 1, Allen, S. C. Since the casualty list appeared flowing him as among the scveerely wounded, a report has reached friends here, that Mr. Booth is dead. Fit'was a brave soldier and perform ed his full duty while fighting for his country. o Bring in your copy to-day for next week. The paper will be printed and mailed out early next Tuesday, the day before Christmas. o NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons indebted to the late G. Fred flobbs are hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned administrator; and all persons holding claims against him are hereby required to file the same with the undersigned within the time provided by law, or this notice will be set up in bar of their recovery. Mrs. Ora Hobbs, Qualified Administratrix of G. Fred Hobbs, Dec'd. R. F. D. No. 2, Nichols, S. C. 1 2 19;18-1 mo. a LOST OR STRAYED. Lost on October 2(>lh, 1918 one red hound dog, tip of tail white, also one red and white pided hound Jip while doer-driving. Will pay sufficient reward for the recovery af these dogs. Notify: R. P. CRIBB, Dunvagon, S. C. ALER FOR 19X9 ition, to responsible live HUPPS need no introi unquestioned. Agency ately. Communicate with* and Truck Co. butors rH CAROLINA 4 f MARRIED HERE. i Married at *'Conway, S. C., on Wednesday evening, Dec. 11th, 191S. by J. aught, Probate Judge -fotHorry .County, Miss Tempa Anderson, of Allsbrook, S. C., to Mr. Sani C. Gore, of Allsbrook, S. C. o CITY WATER SAFE TO USE. Last Saturday during the fire on ji|rd Avenue, by mistake, river water was pumped into the water mains. r Br - - laud-Sill patrons were sownotificd that 'ftfCernooh, as it precaution, the&water was treated with chloride of lime and emptied and fresh artesian water has been pumped in. The water is now considered safe for all purposes. o G. MARSHAL NANCE DIES. G. Marshal Nance died at the Fines Hotel in Mullins, last week, according to a news item appearing in the Mullins Enterprise. He is survived by his wife and six children, all grown and married except Mrs. Lula Todd whose husband died about a month ago of influenza. Mr. Nance ran the Hotel at Myrtle Beach a few years ago and had many fi iends "among the Hotel's summer visitors. Later he was Proprietor o( the Kingston Hotel at Conway, moving back to Mullins about two yeav: ago. o FIRE GETS COTTAGE. Last Saturday fire broke out in tlv cottage of Mrs. Lawrence on IIrd Avenue, and almost the entire roo' was destroyed by the flames be for the fire department could get a sufficient supply of water to put it out By some error, according to stati ments made, the full force of tinwater from the big tank was not on at the time owing to some of the valves controlling the main pressure I being; closed. I The cottage belongs to Hon. Hal 1 I Buck and was rented to Mrs. Law I rence who was conducting a beard ir; house there. Most oi the houschob I and kitchen furniture was saved h I moving it out. Some of it was co1 I siderably damaged by the water, j o I W. (). \V. ELECTS OFFICERS I Election of Officers for the er.su irtg year for Live Oak Camp No. 112-'. I Conway, S. C., Woodmen of tin 1 World took place at the regula1 I meeting of the Lodge Thursda. 1 right, Dec. 112, 1018. The officers arc I as. follows: 1 T. B. Lewis,. Council Commander; J G. I. Lewis, Past Council Commandor; J. E. Dawsey, re-elected Advis r 1 Lieutenant; J. W. Taylor, rc-clectc Banker; H. M. Buss, re-elected Clerk; W. M. Moore, Escort; J. I . J Connor, Watchman; C. C. WoodI ward, Sentry; Dr. H. H. Burrcugh Ire-elected Physician; S. C. Uiehardson, Manager. i STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. ! The stockholders of the Conwn; I Bargain House, a corporation, a?hereby called to meet at the offic of the Conway Bargain House at v o'clock P. M. Dec. 27, 1918, for thi purpose of considering the advisability of surrendering the charter ol the said corporation, and going ou! of business. j A. C. THOMPSON, President of Conway Bargain House, adv?5t?11-28. ' ' o? deLco-ught The complete Electric Light and 1 Power Plant A paying investment that brings | ( permanent benefits wherever used ; B. M. NANCE, J Box 353, ? Conway, S. C. t iBifT 3?J? ?? ? ?????J WE BUY OLD FALSE TEETH ) We pay from $2.00 to $35.00 per set (broken or not). We also pay ac tual value for Diamonds, old Gold, . Silver and Bridge-work. Send at c once by parcel post and receive cash r by return mail. MAZER'S TOOTH SPECIALTY \ Dept. X, 2007 So. 5th St. Phitdelphin, Pa. ?a? sipisnca? break vaua?>*jt We uco genuine Ford Parts r< only in our repair work. ? CONWAY MOTOR CAR CO.. , wnm EXAMINATION FOR RURAL CARRIER \ ; . # Facts Stated About the Examination to Be Held on January 11th, 1919. ' > yfonMn <U : . . A14 ? The United Civil Service Commission ha& anoxtoteeil ail examination for'VhS' C^nty* of ftoiry, S. C., to be held dtfcbnxtfHV on" J^n. 11, 1919, to fill the pbfcitmn of rural carrier at Conway, and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from other post offices in the abovementioned county. The examination will be open only to male citizens who are actually domiciled in the territory of a post office in the county and who meet the ^other requirements set forth in romi No. 1977. This form and application blanks may be obtained from the offices mentioned above or from the United States Civil Service Commission at Washington, D. C. Applications should be forwarded to the Commission at Washington at the earliest practicable date. The vacancy for which this oxnminaticn is announced is caused by the enlistment of the carrier formerly employed on the route. Upon his honorable discharge from military service of the Government he will be entitled to reinstatement to his former position as earner on this route in. accordance with the statute approved July 28, 1910, which is as follows: "Any postal employee who has entered the military service of the United States or who shall hereafter enter it shall, upon being honorably discharged therefrom, be permitted to resume his positic n in the postal department which he left to enter such service." Howeev, any person appointed to this position may, in the discretion of the Post Office Department, be assigned to other paits of the postal service; or transferred to other branches of the classified service; for which he is elligible. o ? ADVOCATES CREDIT. A system of personal credit unions, especially for the benefit of farmers whose financial circumstances and scale of operations make it difficult for them to secure accomodations through ordinary channels is recommended in the annual report of the SCClVtarv of nirvwoilfnw* %? - X 4 4\ Vil VU & V o COl'RT HOUSK ON FIRE. Early last Tuesday morning the new court house was on five, the flames being inside and spreading just above the rear staircase. The fire was discovered in time before .1 gained much headway and the flames were quickly extinguished or the damage would have been great. The fire originated in the grand jury room and parties getting there early stated that the fire apparently spread from a box of saw-dust used as a cuspidor. There had been a magistrate's trial in tbo room the evening before and it is believed that somebody threw a cigar or cigarette stub into the raw-dust and that this caused the fire. o TOWN TAX NOTICE. Public notice is hereby given that books are open for collection of town taxes for the Town of Conway for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 191S, from Nov. 15, 1918 to Dec. 31, 1918. C. H. Snider, Town Treas. 41?11 11 18 NOTICE OF SALES. Under and by virtue of the Order :>i" the Probate Court of Horry Comity duly made and entered; 1, the .mdovfigned Administratrix of the personal estate of G. Fred Hobbs, [,Ve\l., will sell at public auction ?o he highest bidders for cash, beginnng at Eleven (11) o'clock in the 'orencon on Saturday, the '28th day ~?f December A. D., 1018, and coninuing until all the same shall he ?ohl: Ail and singular, all of the remain ng personal estate of the said G. hed Hobbs, deceased, consisting of Tops of hay, corn, and other persond property of every kind situated, it the house of Avoiy Floyd, Floyds ownship. .,;ri ?.-t \ /<o;, OKA' HOBBS; Admxi of G. Ft Hobbs, DecW1 I. V. P. Nov'2; Nichols, S. C. ?21?12,19118. ' o No Worms in a Healthy Child All children troubled with worms have an un? ealthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as n ulc, there is more or less stomach disturbance. ROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly >r two or three weeks will enrich the blood, imrovc the digestion, and act as a General Strcngthoio<< Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then -f offc r (li.)pel the worms, and the Child will be > ri'ect l.caitn. Pleasant 'o take. COc per bottle