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s V> ^ ^______ Gold of the Klo g?v Com 3 BROADWAY Hi I Everything found in a first-cls CHEATING GUI by charging such low prices for their ! Underbuy. Un They make money by l.elpihg you t convinced. They Biy-6oods. Clothing, Shoes, Hats I Hardware Srocerias Tim all bought before the late high taiifif and will sell you be PM+m |G |flu| and they know it. WUvU 15 lUff g >ods at the ratio of Ami id I urn mm FINAL REPORT OF THE GRATD JURY.k Inspections of Offices. Several RecIcmmendations.?The ReI port in Full. j * To the Hon. I D Witherspoon, ; presiding Judge at the November P term of the Court, for Williamsburg county; The Grund Jury, after such an investigation as 'he limited time would permit of the various county offices, beg to submit this their annual report: The auditors office, being the ftource from which all revenue! ? ... ~ . , . I Pf* originates. nrst ctaimea our auen-j IjHon.' Upon compairing his books j an&nbstracts wilh the treasurer's btak> we found the san.e correct, and said books kept in a neat and systematical manner. 1 lie attention of the jury was called to an unusual mass of accumulated pa pers,' such as returns from taxpayers for many years. The of fee being small and these act u rulations continually increasing, we would recommend that thej board of county commissioners I make some suitable provision fori (( intfir IIIIIIIC Mum.r Uiin iu j'liifi. U.joii an investigation of fhei treasurer's office, we dud sill (lis-; busemer.ts properly vouched lor. Tnere ha? been colltcted the following: For ordinary county purposes. $13,470.00 | 44 sp<vial Kk-al ux. ITS.14 * commutation road ta*. llx.lM ** flues and forfeitures. 710.17 Aggregating. $14,480.19 There has beeu borrowed under special act, 3,000.00 $17,480.13 CRKD1T Treasurer's cons, on collections $ 3G9.00 JJisbused for all purpose*, 13,320.48 It) IMiO lfi S, avfvuv?iv I^avinf a balance on hand, 3,791.70 Ontof which h*s Iwn paid jurors and Witnesses, 1,022.19 2.774.51 o:?:@:?:@:@:@:@:?:@:@ * Am Elegi 9 Jl,\l WHHWWVtM M * y 0 Im always renders ?) most popular and * ' '* A We have jam received a ft * MoMrmMg H Q ??vw?%vtwvw?wwvwvi 1 Veil! ^ @ VWWWWi A ? Preti S< www ? ^ V Of tile verj- latent styles and l W* O at exceptionally low price*, < < flj Uellt your trade, I>o trouble 2 ^ Mkses BeMjsnmi W . WWWWWV \%r. -4 MRSK * ' . ?wn I iiBi?L?ji<?mwi WCTW1 ndike to til? ft mrprji nrpnnp iCKci MUR{j| issstore will be found there. > O T? f \ 7" T? O thata whatour iOLiii ? 1>iO friends ail say, goods, but their motto has ever been dersel!, CASH. o save money. Try them and be o full lint, (if , Gaps, Nctians. Confectionery, are Harness Saddles Sc. eaine Into effect, therefore they can low market prices. and they say they intend to sell 4c cotton. t-lii hiss. Leaving a balance in the county trenurv on Aug. Oth 1S97, the elate of thi< investigation, of $2,774.~>l We also compared the disbusements made by the treasurer lor school purposes, checked up each 1 ' * a f|*L* item ana lounu s;im? correci. mis officer exhibite all of his books and vouchers, and we found same kepi in good order. The supervisor's office: so far as books and vouchers are concerned we find his work in order and according to law. We had however, an occasion to call for some papers thai should have been in I he office, put there by by the predecessor of the present ineum bent, that could not be found. This showed carclesness and improper performance of duty on" the part of the former supervisor. It appears from information given there was borrowed for the county under act of assembly, the sum /?f 43 AOft for iurv nurDO*es. and v" ~ ? , , to meet the expenses of the chaingang. From this sum, however, we find that the supervisor has collected for his own salary and paid himself the rash in the sums ot $100, and $150. aggregating $250; the supervisor's clerk has been paid out of said fund $25 and the county board the sum of $99.35. We call the attention ol court to these payments, for the reason, that if this sum of $3,000 was borrowed for a certain purpose, it should be used for that purpose and none other, and f urther for the reason that our attention has been called to the facts?, that the trial justices, or rat PS. of The COUUtV." liliiitra ... hs well as constables and overseer of the poor farm, whose compensation isquite small, have not been paid but have been compelled to sell their claims at discounts Now it is j-espectfully submitted that if any one officer could be paid out of borrowed funds there is no pood reason why the others should not be paid also. >:@:?:?:@:?:?:?:?:?:@ smt Sendee ? ^^vw%www%vwwww ! ? i^the patrons ofKIngrMf rec'M V iip-to-dule .tllltinerv Store new untl complete Hue oi* ? IffiltSo ? ? / /2\ @ ffllgS, . ? gj tty IRilbtooffls ? ?WVW<.WWV*WWVVVt,V? jgj moMt be nutifiil design*. All g) quality considered. We mo- v to khovr good*. Call oat u*. (?/ lita? Jacobs- <?? iAA'VVVrVVVVtTAA^lflYl^rVw \W k@:?:?:?:?:?:@:@:@.? 1 -- :, '.; . - Tl'.e attention of the j-irv wasj l"i?rlher Allied to what is known as tlie poor-larm and the paupers, of the county. It appears that! although \v? have a poor-farm ! house to receive the applicants,! an overseer selected to take charge ! of them, an 1 a physician to ren j der ti p u medic d attention, still! we tind but one lone inmate at ' 11>" oil-in i lici'c ? vliisl s a ' list of paupers in I he supervisor's office who are monthly lurnished a pension as it were at the e v pense of the lax payers. This list is herewith attached as part of this report. We would most earnestly recommend that the county board of commissioners <h> proceed, at as early a dale as pos sible, to dispose of the present poor-farm, by sale, and taking the proceeds theivof and with the money of the county's, if so much he necessary, purchase a more suitable farm nearer the court house,?erect sufficient number of houses thereon, and that hereafter all applicants for help from the county shall receive the same at said poor-farm and that help be rendered in no other way. We are forced to make the recommendation front a sense of duty and because we sincerely believe it to be to the best interest of the pan pere, as well as to the county. school commissioners office: A thorough investigation was had assisted by the school commissoner. We found his books, papers and vouchers correct, and everything i-eat and properlv kept. We found that the total amount of money subject to the check of the commissioner was $12,084 76.That the same had been properly dis bursed, except a balance that was then on hand, and in the hands of the -treasurer, amounting to $1 040.19. (Aug 9ih 1897.) 'Sheriffs'1 .office:. This office seems to be kept in a manner that reflects c red ft on the incumbent. The books are png^ierlv and neatly. written and all fcnf'nSs proper ly indexed. We would call attention however to the executions kvown as treasurers executions for delinquent taxes. From information it appears that these are distributed tor enforcement, to constables and nnigi*trates, and no fixed tinterior returns thereon made, this entails some complications in .e tlement and sometimes are carried forward Irom year to year. This should be' remedied and the ret urns made at such time so as to be incorporated in the treasurers filial settlement^ for the fiscal year during which these delinquencies occur. Our inspec tion of the jail shows it is kept in good order and the prisoners confined therein well 'cared lor. , There is some re pa ring of the pipes needed, especially, the one carrying the water into the cells, and also one taking the slops out. We find that some of the outer walls of the jail are but of plumb and are bulging considerably, on less the samearespeed?y remedied will probably cause the walls to collapse. We recommend that the county supervisor have this work attended to at once, we think by placing iron rods securely fastened throug the building it would hold the sides securely and safe. Clerk's Office: Careful investigation of this office shows that the incumbent understand1: and pro perly performs his various duties as by law required. All the books are in good order, properly kept, and the indexes to both sessions and common pleas, papers in proper shape, the cash book and vouchers for money paid out and received, shows exceeding care on the part of this officer. Probate Judeg'soffice: On June 1st, 18117, before the present Pro bate Judge took charge of this office, weexamirpd it and found it in a terrible 9tate of confusion. Few if any, of the papers for tlie present year had been recorded^ and there is now in said office a bundle of papers containing annual returns, etc, for estates. guardians and administrators which ha\o never been recorded (a list of which is herewith attached) and a'", not even filed with the records of the cases. We would he pleased to have vour Honor give the n 'eessary instruction as to the recording of these papers, as the present officer is unwilling to record them for no pay. The e.x Probate Judge had I.tit t li<\ <i. tii it i i? ott/1 * 1 I f !> * it'll i lie , aim an 111 ^ unv/i iiialion that could he obtained was from the office it^elt". We round from going over the cash boo v (hat there is, in the aggregate, due several estates, the sum of one thousan i and eighty three and 31-100 dollars ($1,083 31) which said sum of money the exProbate Judge had in his hands, no part of which hr.s been turned over to his successor. Upon ex animation of Mr. Smith, the present I'robate Judge, he i formed us that no money , bonds, inortga ges, or other securities had been turned over to him. At the request oi some of the bondsmen of the ex Probate Judge, the fore man of (he Grand jury swore nut a warrant for iiis arrest, and iiad the same placed in the hands of the sherilf for-execution. We are informed by the sheriff that he has made diligent efforts to cap lure and ar.est said party, but up to this lime has been unsuccessful, although it is currently reported 4hat said J Z McConneli, Jr., is frequently seen in the city of Charleston. We'had before us the the Magistrate of the county and upon examining their books and reports to the county Ijeasurer, we find th it the following- igistrates* books and reports of their tallied with the treasurer's books. W VV Matthews, J G Lifrage. J M Eaddy L B Gordon, G B Nesmith, W I) Snowde". J 11 V Gaskins and W B McCants. Magistrate Windham reported his books burnt. We find on examination of magistrate J B McCutchen's books that he had collected fines amounting to $23 that had not been turned in to the treasurer, the same having been collected for over twelve months, although the law requires that monthly reports shall be matle. by Ihese offiecrs and all fiiu-s turned in at time ot repofl. This is a flagrant violation of the law and rhould not be tolerated. Upon information received we present Da rid Spring and Lugenia U.asselman for living in adultery Witnesses. George Filton, G G Uasselman, t U Spring ana rs Wall. We have passed upon all bills coring before us during the present term of court?eight in number hn<l found true bills on seven Our judgment- compelled us to throw one out, for the want of sufficient evidence to convince us that there was any merit in it. We desire to return our thanks to the officers of the court for their uniform courtesies and kindness, and to your Honor we extend our sincere thanks for the many courtesies and priviliges shown us, and for the clear and lucid charges given us. thereby rendering us great assistance in reaching our finding^ in the bills of indictment handed us. We have learned with much regret that your Honor has determined to retire from the bench at the expiration ot your present term. We are indeed loath to part with so able learned and upright Judge and feel deeply the loss the Judiciary of South Carolina will sustain upon your retire ment. 'We sincerely offer you our best wishes, and that of our people for your future welfare. JRespetfullv submitted, Edwin Harper, Foreman. Why take Johnson's Chill & Fever Tonic? Because it cures the most stubborn case of Fever in ONE DA Y. - - . 7m - m fc .. . . r. - . _\ . . v A Card I To tho people of Williamsburg J j county: As to the presentment of il?ej i grand jury, which was filed last; week, I haw only this to say: j ! Neither I nor J.olin Montgomery] 1 have been paid one penny from the j | borrowed fund. The books will j show this. What has been paid to ! myself and to Mr. Montgomery has j been paid from the contingent fund j . which I have a legal right to pay. Recpectfully submitted, 1313 Chandler, S. W. C. Woman's Diseases Are as peculiar as gs>t% ! unavoidable, and ; cannot be discuss- w ed or treated as we do those to which j the entire human : family are subject, j . j Menstruation sustains such import- \Vjji ! ant relations to her ' j \ljJt1 ! health, that when ?jt j | Cimnraoco^ Trromi. liS'ill L i( lar or Painful, ftffl'j jl 1 U she soon becomes v\ \ j languid, nervous " *" j and irritable, the bloom leaves her ! cheek and very grave complications arise unless Regularity and Vigor are restored to these organs. Bradfield's 5 oJTtil | most noted remaie physicians ?^ ^ of the South, Regulator 5^^ sort prevail more extensively than in any other section, and has never failed to correct disordered Menstruation. It restores health and strength to the suffering woman. i "We have for the put thirty yearn handled Bradflekfa remain Regulator, both at wholetale and retail, and In no instance hu It failed to give satis/action. We sell more of It than all other similar remedies combined." Lamar. Ravkix & I.amar, Atlanta, Maron and Albany, Ga. Ywt BnaontLD RmAlatcn Co., Atlanta, Qa. Sold by ail DrtyjUta at SLOO per Battle. Oct an IllustVnivtl Record I his week. and see how thn world is going. For sale each week at the (/onntv Record Office, by Geo. A. Bristow. J O HN^SON^S CHILL AND FEVER TONIC Cures Fever In One Day. Before you lose your soul in try inir to gain welth ask the millionaire how inucl^old does it take to make one rich. Ednrnto Your itouuis Willi <'??< *rets. Cnn<ly (Inilisi. ttc, curt- constipation forever. 10c. 25c. If C. C. C fail, riruircistv refund money. Read The I lust rated Recori's "Jusft for fun" page and you will langh yourself into a duck fit. For sale by Geo A. Bri3tow, at the County Record office. The distinguished New York chemist, T. Slocnum, demonstrating his discovery of a reliable and absolute cure for Consumption J (Pulmonary Tuberculosis)and all j bronchial, throat, lung and chest ! diseases, stubborn coughs, catarrhal affections, general decline and weak ness, loss of flesh and all conditions of wasting away, will send THREE FREE BOTTLES (all different) of his New Discoveries to any affiled reader of The County Record writing for them. His^New Scientific Treatment" has cured thousand permanently by its timely use, and he considers it a simple professional duty to suffering humanity to donate a trial of hisinfallible cure. Science daily develops new wonders, and this great chemist, pa tiently experi mem ting for years,nas produced results as beneficial to humanity as can be claimed by any modern genius. His assertion that lung trouble and consumption are curable in any climate is proven by "heartfelt letters of gratitude," filed in his American and European laboratories in thousands from those cured in all parts of the world. Medical experts concede that bronchial, chest and lung trouble lead to Consumption, which, uninterrupted, means speedy and certain death. Simply write to T. A. Slocum, M. C.,98 Pine street, New York, giving post office and express address, and the free medicine will he promptly sent. Sufferers should take instant advantage of his generous proposition, vPleasetell the Doctor that you saw his offer in The County Record. M Quinine and other fe* I ver medicines take from S to 10 days to- cure fever*t Johnson's Chili and Fever Tonic cures in ONE DAY? W?NTEP-TRU8T WORTHY and active gentlemen or Indies to travel for re^iMinsible, estate lished house in WillnniHburff Colin- 'vmB t.v- Monthly $(>">.00 and expenses; Position steady. Reference. Enclose stlf-addre.ssed stamped envel* [ope. The Dominion Company* Dept. W. Chicago.?6Mon. Notice for Letters Dismissory* N e is hereby given that I will ap *^3 ply to the Probate .Indge of Williams* burg Connry on th<- 6th day of December V3i!3 1K1I7 for Letters of di.?mf.*sory as exeen tor of the Estate of Elizabeth EaUUy, ROSANA S7XGLETABT, Oct. *22. 18t>7. Executor. LOST! LOST! i The man who dies without leiv* ing a Benefit Certificate in the ;j Royal Fraternal Union Those who contemplate insur~> # <J| ing will serve their best interestn bv investigating the contract* of this company. . , . Jbo. L Wagner, A., BqbIj, M Kinsrstree, 8. C Lin Itpitit! luM M =T. I. #iniEWS 1 Commission Merchants. , Domestic Fruits, Poultry, Eat Batter and Vegetable*. All Kiads of Caaatrf >ulat>< 94 Market Street, Charleston, 8. C/ NOTICE. I will be in my office in the Court house, Kingstree, Monday and Saturday of aach week. Those -hay* \ iny hnsir.ns with the Coaotv Sua* I erihtedent of Education will gtf- j ern themselves accordingly. Nabob D. Lksisxk, " OoQdty 8npt. ltd. j Notice. I will be in my office in'the '* court house in King6tree'& C-i ^ on SATURDAY,, of., each. week and during my absence,-I will > leave my office key with MK GL w. 1 McClam. i : \ ''SfttM E. BL Smith, Judge of Probate, - .-<$ Williamsburg Co., C.8, , J Tax Notice. Office op the Tbeasubkbi of Williambbpbo Co., J .-,.3 Kingstree, 8. C., Oct 6,1897A M The tax levy for* the fiscal year . 1897 is as follows: For State, - - 6 mills u County, - - 4% u " School 8 ? 30 mills on value of all stock in Suttons, Anderson and partof Fenn ' townships. A capitation tax of one dollar on > all males between the ages. of 21 and 60 years, except soldiers in the I late war who are exempt after 00 ' } years. I will be at following places on . 'M the days mentioned below for the r| collection of the said tax. Lake City, Oct. 15 and 16, Cades. w 18. T?/lionfAiirn 19. -M I IUUIMIIVIIM, T1 Kennedys Store ? 20. J ! Cedar Swamp, ,, 21. Bloomingvale, ? 22. Morrisville, ? 28. Rome, ? 2& Lamberts, ? 28, Ards X Roads, 27 ;J Prospect, ? 28 ]jj9 Trio, ? ? 80 "M Kingstree, Nov. 1 to 11 incln Durants Store, ? 18 Hebron, ? 15, '.Jj Greeleyville, 16andl7. jm Gourdin9, ? IS and 19. Suttons, ? 20. Harpers, ? 22. Salters, ? 28. Lake City, ? 24 and 25w Scran ton, ? 26 and 27. Kingstree, Nov. 29tb to Qec.SMt .'-A excepting Saturday 'at eaefc r RB80LUNS, County Treasurer.