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ILroc<al and Jamei A. Lewie was is Socastee on business last v.eck. r S. S. Anderson was in Conway o i business one day last week. Sen<4 us in the item of news and see it ft the paper next week. ^ ?? ; <j. W ftiiilfer bf Loris spent some time In Conway on business recently. O Mrs. Ellen Nye was in Conway recently. , Mr R. O. Hanson was in this section on M business last week. H , * l| E. M. Graham, of Aynor, was in Ms | Con way recently on business. Mi# Wt\ Got lands deeds and mortgages of ^foal estate at thd Herald offico. H Seconal sheet paper and adding maM chine wlls at the Herald office. M * * * * * The cold weather of the first of M last week caused some damage to waM ter pipes. ^ Arnold Hell, of Bayboro, was among I tuose visiting Conway last week on business. B "William Carter, one of the o)<l oxB confederate s, who is proud <>f his i\ c B Ol'd, spent a day here last week. B Mi's. AT"" 0. Jones returned from B Bennett' ville last week, where she B spent the holidays with relatives .and B friends. B John !. Wan1, Magistrate at Little B River, S. C., arrived in Conway the B middle of last week to remain several B days here on business. W. B. Chestnut & Co., are making arrangements to move their store next door to the building purchased by them from Mrs. S. E. King- severB al years ago. The store, which is at I present occupied by W. B. Chestnut & Co., is the property of the One Prtce Shoe Store. 1 ? m B The demand for materials will B likely continue to grow in this secI tion of the State. B The demand for stores and cottagB| Acs in Conway is greater than it haM ' fl/ver been in the history of .the town. I H * ^ The thing for this country to do now is to increase production along all lines. * * * rI\ demand for building brkk is growing in this section of the country. They are wanted in small lots for building chimneys to new farm dwellings, furnaces for tobacco barns, pillars for cottages, and above all for repairing old chimneys and old furnftbes. ' i * * ? * * Nobody is raising any kick about the price of the Horry Herald or the ! rates at which it offers its advertising space. These things are worth ; all that the Herald charges and the ' customers of the paper arc saying so. iji * m * * There will be a meeting of the American Legion Friday night, Jan. 16, 1920, at the Club Room. Every man that was in the U. S. service is re - . <?lW??t.orI tn hn nrnunnl 1 -J " ~ I" *.***? * S. S. Dusenbury, of Florence, S. 0., spent last week end with relatives here and in the county. i m m m m m j Mr. and Mrs. Ole Anderson spent last Sunday with relatives at ToddYille. * * * Charles Dusenbury was at Todd viHe last Sunday. ? J. Ef. Dawsey is the owner of a new Maxwell. J. M. Floyd was among: those visiting: Conway on business last week. * ? * * J K. T. McCracken was in Conway u I ? fewfl&ys ago on business. 1 . I T. B. Cooper was here from Soeas' tee on last Saturday. * * * * * N. Q. Grainger was among the farmers visiting Conway on business last week. , | *^T. L. Hooks was in Conway on business last Satuitlay. * * * J. A. Capps was among the people isiting (Jonway the latter part of last week. v * * * * Rabon was here on Saturday\ * ? * * W. L. Singleton, of Toddville, was in Conway last Saturday attending to business. N N 1 t \ J t 6 \ > % ?** .. .. .. ii^kT.'w^Jk'' ti' & , ajagas=? ' Personal A C. Hughes, of Tl>ddyUle# jipont a portion of last Saturday in Conway.} G. O. Johnson, a rising young man oi' the Dog Bluff section, spent some hdflrs in Conway last Saturday. ? ? + * * L. P."'Roberts was i* Conway last weelc. * III! "L B. R. Parker was here one day last week attending to various matters of business with the business houses of Conwtty. ' e a 9 Quince Lewis has recently moved his address from this county to Bolivia, N. C. He is arnon^? the progressive farmers who have left us during the last year. * W. Boyd Jones spent a few hours here last Saturday. ? V Kelly W. Jones was here last Saturday, * * * * E. M. Smith was here for a short! while the latter part of last week. ***** I WANTED?Quickly, tenants with team to cultivate 200 acre farm near Aynor. W. Boyd Jones, Justice, S. C.?1115 It ?adv * * * * * M iss Effie Richardson, after spend ing several days with friends and relatives in North Carolina, has returned home. j ***** Dr. Dicta, Dentist, 44 Main St.?ad i * * * * * Wanted?Clerk for general office' work. Address "Clerk," care Her-1 aid.?adv ^hcre ir not room for any more I boys at the Horry Industrial School. Four more girls may be admitted. A special rate will be given Bookkeeping students. ***** FARM for rent or sale. Three miles of Conway, tobacco barn, and new dwelling. Apply to Raul Quattlcbaum.?adv 1(15 2t Musical Concert, at Pastime Theatcrf, Wednesday evening, Jan. 21st., by Conway Concert Band.?adv m F^OR SALE?Five thousand yards good Tobacco Canvas, only Gc por yarcl. E. W. Prince. Gurlcy, S. C. ?adv * * ? * * WANTED?Stenographer and Clerk for general office work. State experience and reference. Addre -s "Stcongraphor," care Herald, adv * , ESTRAY NOTICE. Barrow H ">g, spotted, .swallow fork in left ear, split and under bit In r'ght ear. Owner can call at my place and get same on paying charges. adv 1 15 3t BOYD FLOYD. R. F. D. No. 2, Nichols, S. C. ***** STRAYED? One Setter Dog, white with chestnut head, answers to name of Rex, liberal reward will be paid for his return. H. J. Jo; es, Tabor, N. C.?adv 1|15 2t * * * * * AT FURMAN UNIVERSITY. The students of Furman University have returned to their work from holiday visits home, and again the dormitory accommodations are crowd ' ed to capacity. During the holidays four of the students attendeed the great Student Volunteer Convention at De:; Moines, Iowa. The men who went were Jake Rasoi;, Cross Hill; H. M. Reaves, Union; W. H. Barfield, Jnffnveft** ""-I ^ ** TT?- ? ?unvi ui iu. nui rison, 1'iant City, Fla. Mr. Harrison went as President of the State organization of Student Volunteers. They have just returned filled with a new enthusiasm fpr the great cause of missions. They will speak in a great many of the churches, iB Qreenviile and vicinity. - a , . SALE OF AUTOMOBILE. The Chevrolet Roadster Automobile that was seized by Federal Agents about a year ago and confiscated on account of moonshine whiskey being found in it at tHo time, was sold at public auction here last Thursday to the highest bidder. This sale was made by Mr. James L. Sims, United States Marshal, who came here from Charleston for the purpose of disposing of the confiscated property. A plaint against the machine was filed by a third party, who was not in the car at the time of the seizure and this claim was not successful in the Federal Court. During the time that the car has boon in ({ucstion it was stored here with Horry Motor Company. v Miuu^iih u.i: ?* is ut y/,' ,..'(I an | was pure!:a. eel ]? - ' C. j\iu. , on, } I TP HOE?T PKALP, OOH1 NOW OFF FOR REPAIRS. 1 The Steamer F. G. Burroughs that plied the Waecamaw River between Conway and Georgetown for a long number of years was recently taken off the line when the boat line went under and was taken to Charleston _ wjyere the boat is now undergoing e*- U tensive and permanent repairs; and the Herald is informed that this boat will be returned to the Waccamaw River after being thoroughly repaired, and will continue in the liver * traffic'between the same points. ?. BUYS PROPERTY RACK. ol J. P. Williams has purchased the ** farm and buildings at Klondike just s* this side of Bucksport, from J. F. J' Harper, *who has owne<l it for the Dast I several years. Mr. Williams will op- ^ crate the farm and also run a stoic .n1 at the place. 0 t\ HOW TREATY CUTS GERMANY lu Compels Germany to accept mandates of the League of Nations but denies her membership until she. ^ proves worthy. sc Reduces German aruiy to 100,400 111 men. cc Reduces navy to few coast de- ^ fense vessels and no submarines. T Prohibits making war materials ,n including poison gas. Forces dismantling of Heligoland, now accomplished. Opens German rivers tp allied com - i^1 I p nicrce. | Provides for trial of kaiser and > M other violators of international law. Assesses an indefinite indemnity,1 it as large as she can pay, on Ger many, with initial payment of 20 P billion marks. j tl Takes away about 35,030 square a miles of German territory, including , oi Alsace-Lorraine, with its valuable tl iron j>re, and German-Poland; f< transfers control of the Saar Val- n Icy with its coal to France, distrib- ! tl utes Gorman colonies among the al - j fi lied powers, and transfers about; * half her, ciude oi! producing lands j it t< other sovereignties. I it Provides for occupaion of Rhine (G zone and parts of Germany until b treaty conditions on reparation are a fulfilled. o Compels German aid for rebuild- b ing devasted regions. * si Gemanv sihroo'ntpw .itnvcJr ! n treaty. j T Provivdes for evacuation of Seles- j ii wig-Holstein and"holding of plebis- n cite to determine its nationality. y o r< I have the right Fertilizer and the' c price. L. W. Cooper.?Adv. 1|1 [20 8t. j c j 01 See me when you want Tobacco j _ Caitvas and Plant bed fertilizer.? L. H. Burroughs.?adv 21 l(8j20. 1 * f ? I Tobacco Canvas and Fertilizer for i P Plant beds. Special price. L. H. ? Burroughs.?adv 2t 118|20. m m m 0 % ^ Get my prices before you buy your Fertilizer. 1 have all kinds. L. H ^ Burroughs.?adv 2t 1 8'20. I Jjl ***** ! If you want good 7 per cent Meal ii see ine. L. W. CoopAr.?Adv 1 j 1 20 .'it y. * * * V * \ | it We bought 500 Tons Genuine Vone- *" zulcan Goat Guano. For cotton and f tobacco it's fine... We can ship to any point in Horry. .PALMETTO GRO-, ?s CERY CO., MULLINS. ad 6t 12 25 19 * # * O * Ober'fi Tobacco Guanos are considered by many as the best made. May cost more but it's better. Ask any man who has ever used a bag. Palmetto Grocery.. Co., Mullins.?adv bt ?12|25|19.? [ * * * * * j * We bought 500 Tons Genuine Veno- j zulcan Goat Guano. For cotton and lobahcco it's fine. We can ship fb any j point in Horry. .PALMETTO GRO > CERY CO., MULLINS. ad 6t 12|25|19! ***** yC Ober's Tobacco Guanos are consid- ^ ered by many as the best made. May cost more bi?t it's better. Ask any man who has ever used af bag. Pal- < motto Grocery Co., Mpllina.? adv 8t ?12|25|19? Bring us the next lot of chickens, eggs, hams, butter, that you have to sell from the farm. We pay cash for what we use.?Hotel Grace.?adv m 1 L. "W. Cooper, the Fur Man wants your Fur and will treat you right. ?Adv 1|1|20 3t. ? FOR SALE?Two large mules. Ap- *n ply to G. B. Gillespie, Conway, S. C.?adv 12j25|19 lmo. pd. iai t>a< NOiiCni At ten o'clock, A. M., on Monday January 26, 1920, a meeting of the stockholders of the Lor is Grocery ;i 1 Co., will be held in the offices of sain a 1 kC corporation at Lofis, S. C., for the purpose of increasing the capital .i i * 1 * - uock oi said Doris Grocery Co., from'J five to twenty thousand dollars. Signed: J no. P. Cooper, | Ed. L. Smith, -S Adv. l',l|20-4t. Directors. ' | t fAY, P.p.. JAK. *5, 1920. iORTAUTY IN S. C. > GREATLY DECREASED': - < ir. Hayne's Report Shows 25 Per Cent Lower Death , Rate for 1919 ! . ' "> ; ? i U" ^ 4 That the death rate in South Ottt- ? - ..|* ina has decreased enormously in t >19, as compared with 1918, i* i lown in the annual report of Dr.! i is. A. Haync, state health officer. < here were fewer deaths among j c ibies and children also in 1919. The 1 amber of deaths during the yra* 1x lows a decrease of approximately t renty-five per cent from that of x st year. i There were 18,992 deaths in tb- < for the first ten months o? ?. >19, as compared with 24,508^ for the ime period of 1918. The infant ortality for 1919 has been 4,132, as >mpare<l >"itli 4,823 in 1918. In 1918 i lere were 3.097 children between i io an-1 five years of age who died . South Ca-oliaa. In 1919 the mor- i lity for this age was only 1,718. ] Only One Epidemic. The only epidemic in South Caro- i tia during 1919 was of dipthoria. egarding this epidemic Dr. TV y c ] tyst In the repot t on epid. nr: diseases is shown lr~w every dis a e shows lower death rate than (lie y ar receding. The efforts put forth bv ic many agencies for public health re rurely bearing good flint. Th?^ uly disease that has been epidemic lis year has been dipthoria which >r some unknown reason, has boon ' j iv/i'e prevalent than it has been fole past ten years; hut, thanks to the fee djs' 'bution of antitoxin, it docs it show a very large death rate, as wou''1 undoubtedly have done, had ; not been for this provision of the leneral Assembly. The total numcr of cases of dipthoria treated with ntitoxin up to December first was nc thousand, nine hundred and venty-six against eight hundred and ixty-five last year, at a cost of $14,00.00 against $6,000.00 last year. he epidemic was most severe in Lex lgton county, two hundred sixtyine cases against twenty-three last ear, and Spartanburg with one hund ed sixty-four cases this year against ighty-five last. The death rate, how i ver, has be$n very low, only sixty- , tie deaths having been reported up Jpon These Argumeni * rOU, the buyers, are the real builders oi | the final Okay upon the use of certain struction when you buy a wagon co (fuse to buy a wagon that does not. Wc wa le Tlvoffthill Wagon is built, Upon a plai e are willing to not our case. Wc believe ould be your way H you should build a wago W9 - * rmi i^cin i4>H?ablo toni :Plnt? btfiCmnt n< ftn Turning I turning and backing up, with the ordi- j ry circle iron, which is only a half circle. Isters run off the end of the track and ig. It is difficult to make short turns and :k up. The Thornlnll full circle iron ea a continuous track on which the bolrs can turn. ic gears of Thornhill wagons stay in line for i. Instead of the usual front hound plate, tound plate of malleable iion is used. It is metal jacket braced at eij.lit points that cps gcary from ever getting out of line. ?mm?rrnui ixwamni^^r-^rriHO-aprgrrsg ?. HMpii^iKrr^ ? % to November first against sixty-six the year previous. Doctors are making their diagnoses earlier, taking no ihanccs. giving the antitox'n early within the first twenty-four hours* pnd the results are tiuly wonderful. ??. ( BUSINESS MOVES. * l ?Several moves are taking place on the part cf merchants of Conway. W. ft. Chestnut and Co. are moving into the store they bought some years ago, immediately next door to their | }ld stand and S. C. Richardson is telling out in order to make room for the Chestnut business. J. E. Nicholas will occupy the store which is being /"-atod by W. II. Chestnut and Co. (1 3ne Price Shoe Store moves intn ;orner which they purchased from J. 5. Nicholas last year. R. W. Lane ind Co. will occupy the old stand of he One Price Shoe Store. McNeill Hid Holt will sell goods at the store recently vacated by R. W. Lane and 1 Zo. W. J. Herren will occupy the ^ dore vacated by McNeill and Holt, i( O L ! 1 HERALD'S NEW PLANT. r Owing to delay in obtaining th-?jl iccessary materials, the erection of 1 he new print shop has been delayed. J As a consequence the shipment of the new plant for the payor had to be 1 put off until a later date. As things stand now the new building will perhaps l>e ready about June 1920, and the new typqsetthig equifC ' ment Will be shipped from the factory in June.- I This arrangement was agreeable t<> 1 the big company with whom the Herald is under cent fact for the pir. chase of the new equipment. FARM IMPLEMENT CO. In our last issue appeared a notice of the organization of Farm Implement Company, a new corporation which will handle farm ma-'hiv.ery and the aitichv; of hardware usually need on the farms cf Horry County. Senator Hal L. Ruck and J m s H. j Marsh, of Buck sport, are both inter-! cstcd in the new enterprise. o ? WILL LOOK FINE* The work of remodeling the obi j part of the Conway Motor Car Coir j pany's machine shops and garage, be- < gan last week under A. B. Cai r n, a.5! contractor. It is bring covered ever-J head with a fine quality of steel ceiling, and also in the rear where there are suitable windows asd doors for handling the Vepair parts that | will he kept on hand for the ca s i handled by the company. The walls of the old part will be finished with ce ment plaster. ts We Rest * f wagons. You put For spokes and axles i materials and con- used For hubs and ntaining them?and This wood grows upo nt to show you how the climate severe. I 11 statement of facts the strength of oak an i the Thornhill way Outdoors under shelt n. sap dries ill it, giving Trussed Bolsters and M Reacn Pints of Malleable Iron Not* the Adjustable Brake Level* jy -1 ? ? * ?- " on ine iront Roisters ot M'hornhiH >vagon? are heavy iron plates running along top and bottom?connected by rivets that run clear through the bolster. Strength ami lightness are combined. Kear gears arc strongly ironed. There arc braces on both top and bottom that extend the full length of the hounds. Solid trust bars extend the full length of the axles giving them double strength. C. THOMPSON, CONWAY f I NEW BOAT BEIN60RGAHIZED Will Run Boats Between This Point and Georgetown and Other Points . LEADING BUSINESS N^N / TAKE HOLD OF MATTER ' !"V Rood Tiling for Reasonable Railroad Rates to Conway and Vicinity. n ? * rur some lime past there has been no steamboat line in operation between the points of Georgetown and Conway; the discontinuance of thi< means of transportation .has been ccn sidcrcd as a great drawback to the business interests of Conway and many remarks have been made about it. There is published in this issue of the Herald a notice signed by Messrs. Joseph Sdhenk, F. 1). Rosa. ]]. "W. Kaminsiki and J. U. S nith as a b a "1 of Corp tutors, who will open Ivolv of subscription to the capital ' >1; ef the new company, The vrp' w:i ?; Conway Steamboat C- .pany? at the offices of James W. Wingatc, 10 <iv on February l(>th, All of these hus'ness men are of (''eorgct !\vn, South Carolina, and it- is understood tha4 t1 cy have ample means with whi *h to finance a new boat line on the Waccamaw River. Tin capital ate ok of the new com-, pa ay is $15,000.00, one hu-f of which will ' paid upon organization and the .e< v ind-o* as caMed f r by the ft ;;v 1 of Directors. The balance of 1ho company will b? to operate a .-.eaiaboat or steamboats for freight and pa'senge: s between George town and Conway, an.l also boats on lower IV e D?e River and other tributaries of Winyah Ray, and they will use i%->on"llcd by either steam or gasoline. The business men of Conway will bo glad to know that steps arc being taken to furnish Conway with water **" transportation to deep water at no/^ruT tnu.n ? - '"""'..16 * "*?'? hisuiv \ wo!' rates by rail more than competition by this water route. Without the steamboat line there was absolutely nothing to compete with the railroad company. ' ? \ * Our Case > i tough second growth highland hickory is felloes the Munly white oak is preferred, n the mountain side. The ground is hard? V has to fight for life. It has nearly twice [1 hickory that grows under softer conditions, er it remains for three to five years. The it a strength that's kin to stccL Long Wear Beds If you examine the beds of ThornhiM Wagons closely you will sec at once the superiority of the construction. The bottoms are re-inforced over front and rear bolsters. CoiTiC !!t and this wairon for yourself. Wc \vill take pleasure and pride in showing you a Thornhill?Th? wagon made of tough highland oak and i.: ..i * - * -? lectures iiii DUMifS luck v 1610-tf} SA I 'I'B'ig . U. j