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,1 '' t"'"" ~ ^ ~ ''"~ ' V;_. ( V() L. XVI. KINGST K K1% S() UT 11 C A RO LIXA, TI IURS D A Y, MAY ;MW>0.X(Y 1* ^ Positively No New Display Advertisements Will be Received, or Old Ones Changed, Later Than Tuesday Morning. j IB llSJf ffffiSI. AFFAJRS CAUGHT BYOOR J.OCAL REPORTER AND V.OT ED. Written in Uonderrsod^W^t* and FVmted fti Irfke Manwr for th* Satoeof Dur Wearv Readers. <\iR<Ti.lHfes are-still cnimnf: out.; Yhv ?traiHwTTy seasan is here, j lW. W. L l\ t><. of L ike City, vi<;ted town Saturday* A good deal of truck is bcin? shipped ;r?m 1 lie county. Mr. J. L. Can fey, of L ike City.j "wa< in town last Friday. j Tiie advance guard of <f?.e (es-; t've mosquito has leaeFed totviu. The county convention will Meet at Kingstree next Monday. l?r. Chapman of Johnsonville..: visited town several days last j Week. The r?rrt freshets hav,* rentlerwl l?eo tK\\TJtid the river MMiMii&tbfe. The are {iraetietit* daily at 1 lie fcp rii<1 to cet the baseball' team 'it good shape. Mr. II. A. Waits has returned to in?'ii nit will rMniuMi lii< iewelrv i .W"l. ? ?. "... .V..,.v? ^ i establishment. Mr. Frank Cooper, tIre Reuial ami popular representative of the mate newspaper, spent Saturday *an town. A joint stock company has been* / "organized in Scranton to publish ] a newspaper. The first issue will appear in a few days. Miss Cricket "Graham is the jrnest of tlie Misses Graham ol i?bene*er this week*?TiomionsA-ille Enterprise. Dr. Snider announces in this issue, that he will be absent from 'his office on important business 'from the <7th to the 12ih inst. Mr. W. L. McCutclten, who has TecenHy closed a flourishing-school at Estill, Hampton county, has returned to his home at'Indian town. Mrs. .iVvne and Miss Glrace Jordau. Cades" popular and accomplished young ma'am, came -over Friday and spent several -boors in 'town. Mr. Tom Johnson, & genia knight ol the grip now* of riop'kinfcville, Kv., but formerly of this town, greeted his friends here, last week. Mr. Louis J. Bristow, now at 'the Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, will do missionary work in the Southeastern Association during the snmmer vacation. Mr. 11. F. ?Schulz,of Charleston, and Mr. J. 1*. Nelson, of this place,' will ope'n a first clacs bakerv in 2iingstrce shorrly. This will fill a long felt want, and we wish these young men success. "Why patronize non-resident fire insurance agentswho never spend a dollar to the good of the town, when by applying at this office >o?i can obtain a policy in the: Equitable, a strong Charleston company seeking Southern support, or a half dozen other of the strongest companies in the world 1 I Mi>* Mat tie Pendergrass, of Florence, is visiting relatives in kingstree. Tuesday afternoon tire horses * ot the hotel hack took fright on Court-house square and made a , dash for tin; street. They went 1 over fiie fence in fine style, but x left the hack on the oilier side badly disfigured. The hoTSes were [stopped without further injury. At the regular meeting of the?^ ' k* niirlil^ (|( '-Vllliiis \\ (J(Iti(J<. i . .lay night Messrs. M. A. Uoss and j \V. \V\ (*r<iyson were elected del- ^ eg*?es, and Dr. W. V. Brockinton : i ' and M. F. I teller alternates, to (Jrau.l Lodge, which meets in s Charleston on May 15. The enterprising and progres-1 sive linn of Ciagg, Oliver ?.V: Co,|(j have a new advertisement in this] issue calling attention to the big'c ' 1 i money-saving bargains they are I offering this week in dress <oods, I hats, shoes, clothing, etc. Every- s body is invited to visit their siore and inspect their goods and be I convinced that they are showing v as attractive a line as can be found: anywhere and at prices that can't o be beat. A cordial welcome will c be given to all. Democratic (.'tub Reorganired. s, A meeting of Kingstree Demo- 'r' cratio Club was called by the president rast Saturday lor the s< purpose ot reorganising, electing i 1 unc^iuca i\j cic vviuiii ? viiuuii and to transact such otlier business as should come up betore the club. * n The meeting was called to order' " by (lie president. Dr. Scott, who announced that the first business to be attended to was the election ^ of officers for (be ensuing (wo ye>rs, whereupon Dr. Scolt was nominated for re-election as pres luent, u. ?. wcuievice president, and Dr. W. V. Brockinton secretary and treasurer. This ticket o was unanimously elected by ac- fc clamatton. s< Next cifne'the-dioice of a tnenr- ci bet-of tbe executive committee, !\ and Dr. 13. C. Scott was nominated k and elected. it The following w*ere -elected del-- b egatestothe county convention; s< W. W. Grayson, .1. N. Hammetl, n r? ri t _i> ... i t> r L':-i. ?l r*. ii.'irper, J> 'ivuv jjtrt*. iv. >. xYiitv, n \V. G. Gamble, II. II. Kellehun, ? 11. 0. BnttoR, E. C. Kpps, Geo. S. ti Iiarr. : tl Alternates J. K. Krunson, \V. i< II. Funk, K. II. Stalls, 0. >V. $ Wolfe, W. V. Urockinton. t: The club list now numbers 271. There being no further business; The president announced the meeting adjourned. WetCh Neck High School. The commencement exercises o of Welsh Neck High School, y Hartsville, S. C., will Uke place u May 2G-22, Hex, l)r Key, ot Green- ? viile, will preach the commencemeut sermon; Mr. S. E. McFadden, of Chester, will deliver the address, Excursion tickets will be ^ on sale May 1S,-21, good to return till May 20. * - ? . i . .. i i il a Oiicu 100 ime 10 menu wncu a man -find* hiniBoll' broke. n l JoltnsonyiWe Dots. Our farmers are on a hustle retting their cotton in the ground. Our second quarterly meeting vas held atolvl Muddy creek diurch, 251h and 2Uth ult., services conducted by Kev. Dargan. We have several cases ot' meases in our community. Died, on the 24th ult., the little iniant child of Mr. and Mrs. X. R (trier Its remains was aid to rest in the la mi I v buryn?rirriwind_ :i voiin? flower snntrh fmni earlli to Heaven, where t will bloom forever. Haselden & Baddy's mill will non be in operation to grind i ml saw. The whistles of nine mills can >e beard in our onimuwity. Mrs. \Y. (jr. Wood berry left our nmmunitv a few dtys ago for Torida where she will make her uture home. We regret the *benceofMrs Woodberrv very much. Mr. J. T. Brinkley, representing he Atlantic Coast Lumber Co.. ras i? our community last week. Mrs. F. EL iluuna, who was seri usly burned some time ago, is onvaleseetit. .Mrs. A. L. Simmons ot of our onimunty was called to Florida ome time ago to the bed side ol er sick daughter, Mrs, G. W. .ambert. We hare a flourishing Sunday ehool at Johnsonville church, 'lie membership enrolls one bunded and sivt v scholars. We called on your Mr. Possum 'ork last week and he looked as :av as a lark, hut he forgot to tell is about the holy dance. The dam at Johnson's bridge is arlly washed away, no crossing rith vehicles until it is repaired. TRAVELER From Greens. According to the announcement f the Easter egg hunt at Mr. W. ?ryan, all wio were present ?emed to enjoy ihe occasion. The ommittee of arrangements were Irs. W. B. Bryan, Mrs. M. M. Irmvn and Mrs. E. R. Rowel I. 'lie eggs were aR dyed and hid v the committee. The rnin kept sveral from attending. The adlission fee was handed over to tic committee and the hunt commenced. Miss 1. T. Rowell found lie most eggs, \v men were twenty | liree, and Mr. II. ?L McOonnellj Mind tin* goose egg. The receifrts.j S.10, will be applied to llie disnet parsonage hind. Bismarck. Attention Veterans. Yow will attend a meeting of lamp Bressley at Kingstree on tl*c st Monday in May for the purpose f electing ofliceis for the ensuing ear, delegates to the national renion at Louisville, to the State renion at Greenwood and a sponsor 3r the camp. Members ar* earnestt rpniicstinl t*i come nrenared to uav heir dues., J). E. GOUDON, Commandant. !. P. Montgomery, Adjutant. April 13, 1900. When whisky and water get lixee ujv, it spoils twogood things. The Blind Tifjer tfrtrjtness. The following appeared in the News and Courier of the 10th trom! its Beimel tsville correspondent, i and the! cards below have been! handed us for publication; Depoty Sheriif Meekins and j Town Marshall Gilchrist last Fri- j day again raided the noted Odom t House on Marion street. They found lots of empty jugs and dem- ! jjohn*, and there seems to be an abundance of evidence to convict, I 1 r.f tinva i nc ?,\/vu j;n?pic \ji i^ihivuo"" j j ville say that they are determined to put a stop to the open and continued blind Iiizer business. The |situation is alarming; there are'] three place* in to'wn where liquor j j is beingdailv sold, and these dives | are debauching and ruining the young men of the town and coun-i ty. It is now a daily occurrence ' to see young men and old men j drunk and staggering on the|( , f I < W H H ii hi id rib ? I 'ni- i < ted States deputy marshal, boards ; I at the Odom House, and there is I j no doubt but that iitjuor is being j i sold there almost daily, yet he has i? never attempted to put a stop to ik j Several arrest-: will be made! j soon and convictions will be made. | PRODUCE THE PROOF. < Editor Tee Dee Advocate: In the News and Courier of the] 19th J.. I*. Gibson, the correspond- j ent at this place, makes a state-! merit in regard to "the notorious! Odom house," stating that wliis key is being regularly sold there, j and that I, United States marshal,! was boarding in said house and i was aware of t4r!s fact and made , no effort to stop the sale. Now I j | simply ask Mr.Gibson to produce! tiie proof to -substantiate these charges or?etse be branded a liar. W. H. HUBBAKD, Dep. U. S, Marshal. 4o rnK PCBLK. Kditor Advocate; I will, in due time, prove every charge made by ase in Tel thence to the blind titer business in Bennettsville. Yes, I will prove much! nwrethan I have charged, llespectfullv, J. P. GIBSON. JUST RECEIVE] From New l*o:k, the latent out in u !s prk'e $1 each. Drop in nn i sec one. Buff Nainsook While SMrts vft 75 shirt for 75e, worth |t. Cosmopolitan X? rlivjee Colore*! SI 500 dozen Colored nepli^ee Shirt.-., down collars,at 50 cents. These shirts 100 dozen Imported French Bctbr 50c each. Good value forfk Blue Serpo I*. B. Coats at eai ntunrl tfripflv *11 vi'iwil ;iml 1'iUf isllttr rwuvnj Wit ?? '?V4 ?* <? ?? ? SflO Blue Sergv S .its, strictly *11 a The only store in the city that is 1 Union labels are on them. Sole Agents for tho celebrated $1.50 to $4 per pair. Hamilton^CarhHtt OVERALLS ami S Blnek Cat Brand Stockin Souvenir ttietno nndottt books giv wears Hamilton-Can artt Overalls. ^ Ho I Gfl 224 King St. Opposite Acud< M*U order* promptly aiUi ded to> S 4 - .1 -J3 Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys* Unhealthy EUkts Sake Impart Mwl AH the Wood in yw body passes thr;^ your kidney* ooce ?"w*y th"* rrinutes. fTSe kidneys ?e ycruT Wood purifiers, ttwyfii- \ ter ??t <fcte waste <?r impurities in the Need II they aresJck c* cut carder, tSeyiiil to do their wcifcPainx, achesand rkeurutnm corns from excess of uric acid in the Wood, Aie ta neglected kidney trouble. Kidney trouble curses quick or unsteady Ka* -tin^ !!? ] ms aV?.a.U uiuu^n they buxd hem troubi*. teaa.n the heart i? orer-wwta'af ?a pcrnpiag thick, kidneypoisoned Wood through veins -and arteties. It used to he conskkeed thai ooi/ urinary trouble* were to be traoed t? the kidney! but neiW modern science proves that nearly all constitutional diseases have tbear beginning in k dney trouble. If yot are sick you can make no mistake by first doesotfTig your kidneys. The mile and the extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases and is sold on its meritfe fT-y7^ cent and owe-dohar ?iz- ffifcrKM ss. You may hay# sample bottle by mail Ho<n? <* gvaap-feH*. free, also pamphlet telling you how to flrto Dut if you have kidney or bladder trouble. Mention this paper when writing I*-. j St Co.. Blnghamtoc. N. t. - JO ? *15 . ? ' ] 0. J, LESESNE'S I i 9 1 SjEm yj .< ?s I i 3 ;; H 'ejjlitffe Plaited ShTft (ventilated) e. I am offering* white neplige* urts all the latest patterns, $1 each. with detachhale cutis or two turn . i are <vorth from 7oc to $1 each, ijrgan Undershirts and Drawers, i. ao -J? o.ior. rn. v*>ai* uuu v s. :ool, fast colors $*s worth $10. Kindling Ciiion Mftck? poods, and 1)CCIIESS TROUSERS, at froui \vceM)rr OVERALLS $1.50 a suit. gs for hoys Ht * pair. <rn aftay to every mechanic who Browci's WE CLOW HOUSE. my of Musk; Charlestons Si <' ? |