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^ VOL. XIV. KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1898. NO. 11.: rim lis or Ira. ~ AFFAIRS CAUQMT BY OUR LOCAL REPORTER AND NOTED. ^ Written l?1 Condensed Form and Printed < in Like Manner for the Sake * of our Weary Readers. We are having gome real spring wgather I Miss Essie Benjamin has returned ( from a visit to Georgetown. 1 iKn iralnisa offered in Red- * IUV * M* V dick's new advertisement this f week. ? . I We received several commnnica- ? tions too late for publication this week. ' Miss Bessie Kelley has returned from an extended trip to Darlington and other places. Mr. J. N. Hammet has been very ill for several days, but is improving. Mr. A Poindexter Taylor, of Columbia, was in town a day or two this week. f 5 Titles, mortgages, bonds, notes, . liens and other law blanks at the * County ftecord office. . ** *-?--- i:?- tn , rersons navju^ iiuch w oc?" ?w t a steam laundry will pteae leave same at Barf 8 Hotel. A c Mr. ? W Mixon has completed 1 hu blacksmith shop at the lower 1 end of Main street, and is now 1 ready for work. We have received a comraunica j tion from Mr. K K Lesesne re- t f questing us to state that he is not f- in the race for Legislative honors, saying that he saw in last week's ] County Record that he would probably be a candidate. Mr. Jos. ? Brockintoo has sent to this office some ripe strawberries, < gathered from his two and-a-balf- I acre field at his home a few miles 1 from Kingstree. Mr. Brockiutou's strawbeny plants are filled with young berries, and it will not be long before he will have them on the I market ] 4k 1 Important Notice to Subscribers. ] A great many of The County J Record subscribers are in arrears, 1 ?many more than usual. It is inP 3 possible for the paper to get along 1 unless its subscribers pay. \ During the year we have endeavored to give you the worth of ) your money. Your county paper ( publishes news that you can get j in no other paper. The big week ]y editions of daily papers do not ' tell yon who is on the jury iu { Williamsburg. They do not tell j you who of your friends are mar- 1 ried and who are dead. You can 4 not call upon them to publish the , rools of honor in your schools and \ the announcements of your picnics 1 and club meetings. Even the ad- 4 vertisements in your county paper , are valuable to you?they contain < information which every man in ? Williamsburg county frequetly needs. This year is election year , and you will need a county paper more than usual. We have been indulgent?too much so for our good. We can indulge no longer. On the 25th , day of March we expect to 6top sending the paper to those who have shown no disposition to pay anything this fall* Between now ^. and then, the sooner the better, we ask payment from all in arrears. If you cant pay all, and will pay a part, you will find us ready to meet you half way and to continue wending the paper. ^ The paper is One Dallar a year. OEATH OF MB D H HAMER. Dnflbf Williamsburg's Best Citizens ^ Passes Away Mr. Daniel H Hamer died last Monday morning. Mr. Hamer was me of the best citizens in the county, j md was well-known by every one. He came to this coanty about ten rears ago from Marlboro and purposed the old Gordon place where tie has lived ever since. He was a < nan who made himself felt in his j community by his generosity and ( kindness, and was universally esteemjd. 1 Mr. Hamer left five children: Mes- I sens. S B and E T Hamer and Mrs. ( J A Ferrell, of this county, and , Messers. J D and Hamer, of , rex as. The remains were taken to Marl- i txiro couuty for iutermenfc. ( Prohibition Call. To all voters in Williamsburg ( county who desire the removal o f < the liquor traffic, and are willing 1 to vote in the next general elect- I tion for men who advocateProhi- l bition. t The Staff. Prohibition Execo- l ive Committee having called a i >tateconvention to meet in Co- I ninbia April 14th to nominate a i >tate ticket, and having asked a i ull delegation from each county i o take part in said nominations: I Now therefore, in order to ob- J ielegates chosen by the people to j epresent this county in said nom- < nating convention, I earnestly irge all who favor Prohibition i >f the liquor traffic to attend a i neeting to be held in the court , louse at 12 o'clock, on Saturday ] he secondday of April next. , Joel E. Branson, j Chairman. , liingstree, March 14,1S9S. ( I Lake City Scintillations. j W R Vfn.ria nf Trin uAmmngni. I tl by his daughter, Miss Ethel, aud a lis wife, speut Monday aud Tuesday ] Siting his brother, Mr. J J Morris, j A series of services is now in- progress at the Methodist church, con- 1 lucted by Rev. W H Kirton. I Mrs. Amanda Summerford, who | had been ill bat a short time, quietly ( passed away Tuesday eveuiog. March 1st She was the mothar of fiive jhildreu, who with frieuds, mourn < ber departure. ( Miss Mollie Blackwell, who has been , risitiusrin Darlington, returned to ' ber heme a week ago. Her many friends are glad to tee her amoug < them again. u;?o Vila Vfnrrii lit viaitinor rpla 1X1. XOO UIIC9 iUV* ^ ~ * ? ? ? *v.OT | ;ive? at Trio. Mr. H G Askins spent Sunday with relatives in town. Mr. D M Epps, accompanied by a j charming young lady, attended preaching at Betbespa Sunday. Rev. J E dunlop preached his fare- 1 well sermon at the Presbyterian 1 jburch here last Sunday night to a j large audienc. The sermon was prac- | tical and forcible. At the close of the sermon Mr. L L Caldwell was orlained elder, and Mr. J D Singletary ( ieacon. The ordination ceremony , was solomn aud oppressive. It was much enjoyed, especially by those who had never before witnessed such ' i ceremony. Mr. Dunlop has ser- I red the Presbyterian chnrch here for , seven years, and it is with reluctance that his parishoners part with him. 1 He is deservedly popular among all denominations, and he carries with < him to his new field of labor the best wishes of all. A Noted Lecturer Coming to Kingftree. Editor: County Record. Please allow me space in jonr columns to extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend a free lecture to be given in tbe court bouse on nextFridav night, the 18th of March, by Mr. J W Todd the State canvasser of the Knigts of Honor. A Lodge of Knights of Honor was organized here in 1879, and it has proven in deed and in truth a friend of the widow and orphan. The community knows the grand work it has done and should show its appreciation by giving ths Lecturer a large audience. John A Kkllby, Dictator Beulah. Lodge. s ill if i ml SECRETARY WHILDEN TALKS ABOUT SUNDAY SCHOOLS. He Has Recently Made an Extended Trip Through This County and Organized Associations. Mr. Frank F Whilden, Field Secretary of the State Sunday School Association, paid Kings ree u short visit ou Tuesday last nid was on his way home after a long trip through Williamsburg ;ounty. A little history of the work may be interesting and Mr. Whilden consented to give us an account for the benefit of the Suniay School workers of the county and State. After a protracted visit through jeergetown county, on official iuty, he entered this county at Union church, just on the border line of Genrgetown and this county. A large and enthusiastic assembly were met and thence a trip was begun by buggy, and the lext place visited w slndiantown. Several days were occupied here n doing visitation work. A meetng was held and the following named gentlemen were elected as the officers of this township: Hugh VlcCutchen, president; M W Rodders, .vice president; Hugh M Jooper, secretary and treasurer. From this point through the cindness of Mr. Percy Snowden a [rip was made to Johosonsville ?hurch whence on the evening of Monday, Feb. 2Sth, was held a very large gathering and great interest was shown in the advaced method of work. Here also an organisation was effected and the following parties ebcted: Marvin Baddy, president; L L Ard, vice president; Albert Eaddy, secretary and treasurer. The kind and large hearted people extended an invitation for the County Convention to meet with them at some near day. From Johnsonville a trip wasmadeto Prospect church, and throuirh the kindness of Mr W H Eaddy, his home was thrown [>pen and a large "parlor confer ence held, resulting in the organization of an association at this poiut, the following being the officers: A B Lawrence, president; L 0 Baker, vicn president; J Davis barter, secretary and treasurer. From this point your traveller went to Liberty church and here found Mr. Louis Baker a warm and earnest friend who spent time and effort in obtaining an audience. Bis efforts were crowned with great success, as a large meeting held here testified. A visit was next made to Lake City where good workers were met and help obtained, Mr. H H Sin a??* und Kio familir Koine* nor. ^ICiaijr auu 1119 1 ? 1111 gw 1A?11I^ |/?1ticularly kind to the traveler. On Saturday night a large gathering was held for "men only," and on Sunday .at 4 p. m. the Baptist church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and they listened to the story of the Field Secretary, and at the close of the service organi zed a township association with the following officers: J B McCutchen, president; J Madison Thomas, vice president; L L Caldwell, secretary and treasurer. A rapid drive to Cades brought the Secretary to the hospitable home of Mr. Henry Sauls, whohad kindly assisted in arranging foaaraeet ing at 8 p. in. at the Methodist church. The seating capacity of this large auditorium was filled and again the story of advanced Sunday School work was told, the result being the electing of the following parties for officers of 4 " ? this township association: J J M Graham, Jr. president; J BUrims ley, vice president; Mrs. E S Sauls, secretary and treasurer. On Monday night a meeting was held in the Methodist church at Scranton. A hard rain, and muddy earth prevented a large gathering, but quite a number came out, and great interest was manifiested. The following par ties were here chosen as township officers: A M Cook, president; W B Scott, vice presiaent;Miss Anna Mixon, secretary and treasurer. At this point ended one of the most successful and eventful trips of the Secretary in his work. Friends were found on every hand, and the open hospitality of the people was very marked, on some occasions a9 many as four invitations were given to him for entertainment. The impression made on the mind of the Secretary was that the people are ready and anxious for better work along all important lines, and they must be brought together for'consult at ion and instruction; The children-in tne county are numerous, afid1 the advantages limited and the people who have the ability and trve means, should put their band to the work and assist ir. every way in- agitating, educating, upbuilding and ingathering. The harvest truly is great but the larborere are few. pray therefoie that more workers may be sent into the fields to reap the net rewaids for the Great Master. Base Ball Club Organized. The young men of the town held a meeting at the offide of Thos M Gilland, Esq , last Monday night andjorginized a base ball club for the year 1898. A mapanger, a secretary and treasurer and a captain for the season were elected. Another meeting will be held tonight at the court house to transact suoh business as will properly come before t he assembly, and all men in the community who are interested in baseball matters are earnestly urged to attend. The boys are going into the matter this year in real earnest, and ', to night will elect a sponsor, so>it behooves every young man in the community to attend the meeting The mananger-elect has already made a donation of tone dozen* Southern League balls to his club and other donations will bo mad* tonight. The young men intend to have a first-class nine thfe-seeson, and they ask the co-operation of the business men of the town in their undertaking. Ae-it will take money to run-th* teaai^ it is expected that all the sport-loving gentlemen of the oonwBawtty will contribute to tbe cause that turn ished so much* entertainment- tot them last year* HfciJed With Joy,. Editor^ Eoumty Jteetni:-*? We hail with jgy the agitation of the prohibition movement. By perseverence and prudence we can, as we once did,? carry our county, No wiser choice could have been made in.the-selection of a leadei in oun county. Friend Brunson i?*/staunch man, a true prohibitionist, no politician, but one who is working to rid our State of the greatest curse known to any people. I am ready to do all that 1 can for the cause. ? BBhodus. Greeleyville, S. 0. s ?-. I 11 Ml. ONE NEGRO SHOOTS ANOTHER, FATALLY WOUNDING HIM. Elias Dink'.ns Perhaps Killed By Frank Washington Both Colored. ?Washington Escapes. Information reached Kings tree ; last Saturday of a shooting which | occurred at Salem (Wilson's mill) last Wensday, that may result in } the death of one of* the partibi ' pants. The sheriff was notified Saturday, and Mr R RStutts was * 1 ' 1 ^ >. 0_1 was uepuuzeu iu &u 10 ouicm iui the man who did tlie shooting We interviewed Mr. Stutts regard ing the matter and he gave us the following account of the affair: Elias Dinkins a colored man who worked at Wilson's mill, had raised an adopted daughter, who was loved by Frank Washington, a young negro who also worked at the mill. Dinkins did not favor the suit of Washington, and so told him to leave off his attentions to the girl. This turn of affairs d.d not meet thaappr ral of either the girl or her lover, so they determined to run away, which they did a few days before tne snooting. Wednesday night the couple refumed and the girl went into Din kins? house and attempted to - get him to come out arid talk to Washington, which Dinkina refused'' to do. Upon failing to get the old man out the girl called out to-the negro outside, and in a few seconds Dinkins was shot through the breast, the ball passing through the lung. The inan had been shot through* the wrudowv The girl ran out and she andUhe man Washington escaped! Mr. Stutts made an a(l-high? search for the negro whot did the shooting but tailed to find1 him? and returned to Kinzstree Sunday morning with out'hisprisoner* At last accounts Dinkins was still alive, but we were told that Dr. Williams, who was attending him, 6aid that he could not live. An EtyoyabM Oocasion. [Reported for the Record.] Quite a gay and novel entertainment was enjoyed by many of (>ur Hingstree young la-lies and gentlemen last Thursday night, at the- residence of Mr. Chestley Smith, five miles from tow* The entertainment was a uTacky'f, fjuoay-dress ball, given in honor of Misses Oregg and McPherson, of Clawssen, who were visiting Mrs. Smith. The costumes were of every*. description imaginable, of the redkrulous order. The nobby sail orrttoy, Kingssree's base ball play er,.Rdffalo Bill, Indian squav?, gypsies, clowns, country dudes, country maids of ye olden time, the modem .country maid, trumps, and many others were present IhtfMQhmontg nrorA sprrpri in tin plates and tin caps. Prizes were awarded to Miss McPherson and Mr. Wilkes Nesmith, for wearing the most unique costumes. Misses Minnie Gregg and Emma McPherson, who have been visiting Mrs. Chestley Smith, returned to their home at Olaussen Saturday. % For Sale. One hundred bushels of King's latest improved cotton seed at>H 1 per bushel. In lots of five bushels t or more, 75cts a bushel. Teims, cash with order. Apply to W G Rich,. . [ Gourdin, S.C. The County Record one dollar a year. . \ .(' V - * * f- -, Rubber j *d m. i . . - 1 jp r ,v;' > ' ,&.< '1? * ijfe J-jjH !W? have declared : J upon our competitoar^ J ':J and intend to keep it? It will; soon lie spiiiigf and we; wflHliepii'foi^ sR iiw j swum i U ' . &jSaSa^M A Bin STOCK of SHOES will be solT~3 at very low prices. AH - |j the late . STYLES. | Call and see the ,1 bargains WE of*, J| To make room for our if new stock we will seU - | goods at pricesthatour competitors caatreachi- . Gall, and sea-1 4f% ^ . US.: ^ ^ Ktngstree, Sr C*-1