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- - ' 1 4 VOL. XIV. KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1898. NO. 39. iii us of Iirn. AFFAIRS CAUGHT BY OUR LOCAL REPORTER AND NOTED. Written in Condensed Form and Printed in Like Manner for the Sake of Our Weary Readers. It O Purely. Esq., ol Sumter, was here Monday. Mr. J N Ilobeon, Jr., and wife, of Charleston, are visiting the family of Mr. W T Wiikins. 'Cotton is rolling in rapidly now and the farmers look happy in spite of hard times. Mr. F P Cooper, the vigilant representative of the State newspaper is in town. Mr. and Mrs. T M Gilland went to Charleston yesterday to spend several days. Geerge P Logan, Esq., of the Columbia Bar, was here last week on a short visit to his parents. Died, Friday, September 23, Melvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. It It JStutts, aged 14 months. Mr. Edwin llirsch has returned to Columbia to complete the course in law at th? South Carolina ('ollege. Hon. Russell A Alger passed here on the up train last night re turning to Washington from Jack sonville, Fla., where he had been inspecting the camps. Alice P Franklin, daughter 0| Ilev. A B Franklin, colored, has gone to Allen University to com plfcte the normal course of study, j t r Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Herbert A Gra-i ham to Miss Allie Lee Watson, of Greenwood, Wednesday, October 5. Married, on Wednesday, Sept 28, 7 p. ni., at the Cedar Grove Baptis* church, Miss Lou Brown * to Mr. Loyola McCullough, Kev ^ A B Karle being the officiating clergyman. By an act of the Legislature the county superintendent of educa lion is required lo keep on hand a supply of the text books used in the public schools, which will be sold at cost to the patrons. The supervisors of registration will be here next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to issue registra'ion certificates to those entitled to them. This is the last chance before the genera) election. News was received here Thurs day of the death of Mrs. Charles Lesesne, ot Greelevville, on that day. The bereaved family have our sympathy in their great affliction. We have not learned the particulars ol 3irs Lesesne's death. On Tuesday, September 20. Governor Ellerbe granted a pardon to Mr. J Z McCoonell, who at the February term of Court plead ed guilty of misappropriating funds in the probate judge's office I and was sentenced to one year's imprisonment in the county jail. This action of the Governor is the result of a petition in behalf of Mr. McConnell, which was present ed to him some time ago. A returning soldier presented Mr. G \V Arms with a Spanish and an American rille shell, said to have come from Morro ( astle. ^v These interesting souvenirs are 1 about three inches long and taper down at the business end to about the thickness of nn ordinary pencil. The American bullet is of steel and the Spanish, brass? pretty well i'lustrating the mili tary qualities of the two nations. * THE EVENT OF THE SEASON. Was the Dance at the Coleman Hote Thursday Night. Those who were fori ur.atc enough to be present 'lhursdav night at the dance given as a farewell to the college young ladies declared it tlie most enjoyable affair of theseason.Thc dancing com menced at 9:30 p m. and was kepi up almost continuously until 2:30. j when the young folks reluctantly wended their way homeward. The Mouzon band furnished the music and never played better, while thelloor of the Coleman Hotel dancing hall was as smooth as glass. Among those present were noted. Misses Bessie Kellev, Essie Benjamin, Mildred McCabe, Alma Kellev, Barbara Jacobs, Eva Kiser, Louise Gilland, Mamie Jacobs; chaperons, MesdamesJ N Hobson, Louis Jacobs and W V Brockington. The gentleman were, Messrs. M F Heller, H G Askins, A L Bounds, W N Jacobs, A Bradham, T J Brown, L W Gilland, Ed Sparknian, W T Wilkins, M Scott. M II Jacobs, Ed Brockinton, E M Hirsch, J N Robson, R K Wallace, L C Dove, E llirsch, W I Nexseti and Dr. W V Brockington. Mr. J PShaw and sou, Master Henrv, paid us a pleasant tall Wednesday. WANTED, to b"v a milch cow and calf. Must be gentle and a ^ood milker. Appply to GEO iS BAKU, Kingstree, S C. The folio .tins appointments ol commissioners of election for Wil lianisbnr? county have been made by Governor Ellerbe:?State, W F Kennedy. D \V Johnson, and G W Arms. Federal, W W Ken nedy, W B McCants and J P Epps Mr. A PoindexterTaylor,travel ing agent for tiie Fidelity Mutual Life Association, is in town for ;i few days. Mr. Taylor is one ol the most succes>ful insurance men in the State and his company is a thoroughly reliable one. Anvont interested in the subject will find him always ready to discuss insurance in a clear and forcible | manner. The Weekly Crop Bulletin cor respondent from litis county, Mr. L N Jones, reports as follows: Williamsburg, Cox: Weather fair up to 21st, when heavy rain and wind damaged cotton to a great extent; corn, chul'as, turnips, and sugar cane doing well, and good yields are expected. This is the last crop bulletin tc be issued during the year 1SJS. Williamsburg will be' represen ted this session in the several in stitutions of higher education foi women by the following youn: ladies, who made their departure Tuesday morning: Misses Louisi Gilland, Converse college; Almt Kelley and Mildred McCabe, Win ihrop College.and Barbara Jacobs Mt. De Sales academy, Macon, (Ja The reputation of Williamsburg tor charming young ladies will b( well sustained by the fair member: ui 11113 ucir^dui/ii. Save what you lose iti the low price of cotton by buying voui wants from Lesesne & Epps. The\ have the goods and propose to sell them. Yard wide Sea ldaixl homespun lor 5c, ^ yard wide foi 3^c. The prettiest line ol outing! in town from 5c to 10c, beautiful line of worsteds at 12R;. Larg( and complete line of shoes at low est prices. Nice line of clothing from $3.00 to $12.00 a suit. Rice at 10 and 12?e a quart with a complete line of groceries at price: to suit the times. , CAMPING (HE SI JOIS. THE SECOND REGIMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA HAPPY. - Gen. Barkley Compliments Them on . the First Regimental Review ?Personal Notes. Camp Cuba Libre, Sept. 22.1S9S ?The Second South Carolina has been in Camp at campJCuba Libre ' for a week and tlie men are all well pleased. Tiie novelty of the thing has not yet. worn otT and time does net hang heavy on the hands of anyone. We went, out on our first regimental review yesterday afternoon. and hereafter it will be of daily occurrence. (Jen. Barkley complimented Col. Jones upon the appearance and drilling of the men. The Second passed in review just after the First South Carolina, the Fourth Illinois and the the S ixthMissouri. To-day the regular regimental ilrillc u'aro com in?ni-Pil anil hppfi. after there will be four drills every day?a company drill from 7 to 8 o'clock in the morning, regimental drill from 10 to 12 ami regimental parade and review at 4:30 p. m. It is said, and I have it from the commanding officer, that we will leave here lor the vicinity of Havana about Oct. 15. This will please the boys very much, tor, i while they are satisfied here, they are anxious to get to their perman ent camp. The government has furnished -..n: i i . ? il_ i, .... .1 suiJlCieili luium-i m uw"i t-iii;ii nnu every tent and to build a kitchen and mess hall. 'J he water is fur nished every company from a hydrant at the foot of every com pany street. This water comes from an artesian well fifteen liuni dred feet tleep. i Our boys spend a {rood deal ot I time visiting the neighboringregii menls. There are so many re^'ii m?nts here (about thirty-seven) ' that we will never visit every reg I imental camp, tor the area covered is about forty-five or fifty ' square miles. There are thousands of horses in the cavalry and hundreds in the infantry. Some of our neighbors are the 1st and 2nd North Carolina, 1st and 2nd Louisiana, 1st and 2nd Alabama, 2nd and 4th Virginia, 2nd New Jersey, lGDt Indiana, 4th and Glh Missouri, 3id Nebraska, 2nd [ Wisconsin, 1st South Carolina. 2nd Mississippi, 49lh Iowa and ? several others. The Third Nebraska is commanded by Col. Wil liam J Bryan, the great silver Democrat, who was a candidate . for President in 1S9G, Our regi r ment was honored by a call from , this famous man the other day. , He was dressed very plainly and j no one would have recognized the sunburned, healihy-looking colo tiel dressed in a blue shirt, kaika trousers and brown leggins as the r Democratic leader of the United ? States. Of course Col. Bryan . wore no cravat or jewelry, as that is not allowed in the United States army. Neither did the colonel wear a coat?that is not regular tion. Last Sunday several of our boys crossed the St. John's river to visit an orange grove. Nearly 1 everyone brought back green oranges and persimmons I with them. ihe persimmons ' measured over eight inches in circumference. The pretty shrub ^ palmetto grows here in abundance i and the boys are trying to make s all sorts of Jancy articles from the branches. The first day we | were here I was detailed for duty ion the train and was prevented from visiting the camp site until late in the day. An enthusiastic Williamsburg boy went to the camp and upon his return to the train where I was in charge of unloading the tents, baggage, etc., exclaimed to me, "Oh! lieutenant, there isn't a thing growing over there but green fans ami flowers." I have made a good many kodak pictures ot' very pretty scenes around here. Our company was given its two army wagons and eight mules yesterday and Privates "Duck" Ward and Walter Thomas were put in charge of them, they having shown a special litness lor this kind of work. Private John West has been I loing duty in the cooking deparlI ment. this week. Private Bob Cox is teamster in company "I'\ Bob is a hustler. Private "Tobe" Moore lias been appointed orderly to the colonel. It is told on Private hitman that when he was on sentinel duty an l the sergeant of the guard asked him if he knew general orders, he replied: "No, sir: I've seen Gen. Barkley and Gen. Ilub bard, and Gen. Lee, but I don't know Gen Orders, sir.'' Private Edward Shirer is said to be me only man in me regiment who has a gun that can't be held cocked. Private John McCullough was terribly blue at Columbia, but he is k,as happy as a lark" down here. Private Arthur Graham savs he is not going home liil he k*eaptures" a real prettv. Cuban or Spanish girl. Private Belser JVlcClary and Henry Tisdale are soldiers whom one never hears about. They are the most unostentatious boys in the Second South Carolina. Private Procter glories in being among company ULY' ' big lour", as does Ward. Private John Powers can give any regular or volunteer pointers' on getting supper after hours:? lie was punished very lightly. Private Russ, the last Williams burg volunteer, "saws wood and says nothing." Private Butler Mitcbum has developed into one oi' tiie best wrestlers in camp. Private Peter C Matthews drills as well an any man in company "L". He handles his piece like a regular. Matthews is well thought of by his olllcers, too. L. J. B. A Cand. Editor County Record: Please allow me space in your columns to express my heartfelt thanks to the friends who rendered me such valuable assistance during the recent illness of my wife. I am deeply touched by their kindness and will always remember them with feelings of prolouudest gratitude. Respectfully yours, W P Bkxton. Kingstree, S C, Sept. 23, 1S9S. "We are agents for all the standard makes of buggies. Call at stable and examine our stock. Our buggies are fitted with thousand mile spindle which practically does away with the trouble of greasing. We also handle the celebrated Auburn wagon, both one and two-horse. Steel axle, warranted. Call and examine. THOMAS & BK A I) II AM. Agts. |i n i?~ WEDDING OF A POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE AT ROME. Interesting Account of the EventAfter the Marriage an Elegant Reception at Home. OuThursday evening of September ir>, at the neat little church nestling among the murmuring pines near the little village of Koine, in this oounty, .Miss Emmie Carraway a daughter of C'apt. and Mrs. J F Carrawav, was married to Mr. W T Ttirbeville, of Georgetown. People gathered together from every point of the compass until the house was well filled with spectators eager to feast their eyes on the scene, including a beautifully decorated church, as well as a lovely little bride and a handsome groom. Two days were busily spent by the kind ladies of the community that the decorations of the church might, be worthy ot the occasion. Some of. those w iio deserve praise for their' efficient help are, Mrs. Keulah Dinkins, Miss Sallie McCounell and Mrs. Daisie Kheni. Also the valuable assistance rendered by Misses i Corrinne Durant, Lila Hemmingway and Lucie Hemmingway, and our i handsome and popular young physician, Dr. W C Hemingway is highly appreciated. An attractive feature of the decorations was the draping of the win- i dow in dark-green ivy vines, which appeared to great advantage with a white wall as a back ground. Crossing from side to side at the center of j the church and attached to the ceiling were four large festoons of beautiful form, while just outside the chancel, facing the entrance at the | rear of the center aisle, stood a large horse-shoe, handsomely aresseu. in < cedar and skilfully interwoven with i real aud artificial flowers. In the center of this arch swung a large ________ IS MONE Brr*.',1aBg&aEl>& JMBM Having been so much pleased liamsburg last year we have been ii space and truxt we shall meet with j mm or i ss; to any depot in Williamsburg counts FINE DRESS GOODS-^ the largest and best selected lines of f (roods ever shown in this market cotton. A large lino of beautiful Hrc 10c. A large lino Diagonal Worsted: 10c per yard. A large lino of Henrie inches wide, only 2">c por yard, thi poryard. A large lino of Illack Horn por yard. A large lino of fine novelt> just one dress in a pattern, no two ali por yard. Silks, Velvets, Gimps at lino of figured and Plain Silk Waist Also a nice line of Black Satin aw per yard. Samples sent on applieati Fin e M illinery among the host lines in our store, for snoot and we boast of the fact tha sold many fine hats last year in S shadow of .Sumter and we explain thi stylish millinery and wo sell itoheaj at work in this department all the t you in our market this fall and we s|i DOMESTIC C Best yard wide Sea Island Home yard. Best yard wide Fruit of the Very good quality of Bleach, one j color calico in short lengths from best fast color prints in dress pattern at 4o per yard by the holt. A large lo, ll)23,18, 20, and 2f>c per yard. WWVWWVVWVWWVWWiVW SHOES We carry a large line of Gents, sell them at rock bottom cash prices. Gents, Youths and Children's clothinj legitimate house in the country. We Black Clay Worsted which we offer s cannot be bought in a regular way fc goods in Youths at $.3.00 per suit. A Hats and Caps. a A Mn i iffss Best Patent Flour at 4.~?0 per I>1>1 One ear of line Ke<l Rust Proof Oats offer to the trade at ">(?e per hushel w In conclusion we desire to thai the patronage they have given us in t merit a continuance of the same, and sure and come to our store anil shake *k,. ..inn' ktimlloe fiffnon vpiirs airo u stands at the head of one of the large Eternal pushing is the price ofsucce? /? Y W. E. JE MANNING, S. G. bell covered with white roses, entwined with ivy. Within the chancel, effectively placed, were six jars containing superb calia-Iilies. The pulpit seemtd a bed of flowers planted bv Nature's own hand. At either side of the sacred desk stood two ; | lighted candles, lietween which was placed a handsome bouquet of flewers.Back of the pnlpet were seen two large hearts, ornate in design, an<l circumscribed, with the quotation iu golden letters, "Two hearts that beat as one," the word hearts being supplied by the hearts themselves. I ^ hA rv? f 1 ? nf 0 An 1? ?vi Vf inn x ivuiptn Uu o kj tiwi\ ill* /lies Lilu Hemingway softly an<l sweetly played the wedding march and immediately the bridal procession was conducted into the church by the four ushers. These entered in couples and, passing up the side aisle, met before the horse-shoe and crossed to opposite sides. The bride's maids and groomsmen following at an interval of thirty feet, did likewise, facing about and taking their stand just as the bride and groom, after p.wsing up the center aisle, stepped under the bell. Accompanying the latter came the little Hower girl and the maideu who bore the ring on a silver waiter. "The ceremony was impressive as well as attractive, Kev. u W Davig, the omciating minister, calii tg on Rev. J W Harris, of tic ran ton, to eondnct prayer. Many eyes were fixed on the handsome couple as they were joined in holy wedlock, and it is not extravagant to say that the bnde and maids, beautifully robed in garments of white, among the handsome decorations of that church added loveliness to the lovely, and beauty to the beautiful. Following this a grand reception was given at the homeof the bride, four miles from the church, at which a large number were present. Five tables elegantly dressed and bountifully spread were provided. When tbis > " (Continued on page 8.) i \/ | 1 * Y MADE. with the trade received from Wilnduced to increase our advertising greater success tlian last year, e to make this offer with regards to On all cash orders amounting to over we will prepay the freight We have now in stock one of K ine Domestic and Imported Dress , at prices to suit the low prices of >cade Worsteds 20 inches wide,only i, 2H inches wide, double fold, only ttasin all of the leading shades 42 p same line 36 inches wide, only 20c riettas for mourning from 20c to $1 t dress goods in the latest weaves, ke, ranging in price from 50c to $1 id Jet Trimmings. The prettiest tviifKipno tn Ko f.iiin/l in fhia t/ia*n I Black Silk Brocaded skirts at $1 on. Next to fine dress poods the Millinery department is one we keep it up to date in every ret we can truthfully assert that we writer county, even under the very is by the fact that we sell fine and ). We keep from two to three ladies imo. Ladies, we will l>e glad to see >ecially invite you to our store. )RY G'OODS. spun 4 yards to the lh., only 4c per Looms Bleaching at 6>?c per yard, 'ard wide, only fx* per yard. Fast i 1 to fi yards, 30 yards for $1. The is at 4c per yard. Pee Dee Plaids line of good wool filling Jeans at ~ Clothing And . HATS. " vwwwvwww%%www?? Ladies andChildren's shoes and we We also carry a nice line of % and we sell them as cheap as any i picked up a job lot of gents nice it $">.">0 per suit, which we feel sure ir less than $7.50 per suit. The same large line of Gents and Children? To talk to you about, groceries. ies, but we sell them too. , good family flour at $4.25 per bhl* just received from Texas which we bile they last. iik the people of Williamsburg for he past and trust that we may ever should vou ever visit our town be hands with me, the boy who left ithout money or means, and now st commercial concerns ofManuing* ss. ours for bargains, lINMINSSUIN. * . A