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SURANTON SNAP SHOTS. Not having seen anything from l.iis place 111 your paper lately, I *e.id you a lew items. The copioHs rains ol last week ought farm work to a standstill, i>ut with the return of lair weather the Jarniera resumed their labors with a vim. I he tobacco planters are Busy transplanting. The work is slow ukI tedious, and will consume a g< od deal of time. The truck farmer? have begun hipping their produce to the northern market?, for which they are receiving good returns. Straw* btrries are very much in demand, and bring good prices. The Scran ton Democratic club will meet next Saturday at 2 30 ]>. rn. lor five purpose of electing <ielegalts to the county convention and to transact other bu-iThe cl?b was advertised to meet last Saturday, but the members failed to (urn out. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. jMixon have returned from Darlington, where they spent a week with relatives and Iriends. Messrs. J. V. Nelson and \V. II Edwards, ol Kings tree, were in town a day or two last week. Dev. W. C. Kelly, the beloved pastor of the Methodist church at this place, preached an able and impressive sermon in the .Methodist vhnrch last Sunday night on "love and friendship" A large and attentive congregation was out to hear him. The grip is epidemic in this 'community. Very few have escaped this mnlisnftKt malady. / Rev. W. 1'. Scott has been quite sick for some time and is still very feeble. He is suffering front something like dropsy of the heart, and seems to be wr proving very slowly. Misses Iiallie Rollins and Ethel Rodgers, (?*> ot Lake (City's rosebuds, visited in Serantsn last Saturday afternoon. Messrs. Nae&man Irroe. are shipping ignite a Urge yiaicuityof slressed lumber to the UrtieK Dotton Mills. j Capt. E. S. i oliusou is en the, sick list, an J has hoeti relieved i temporarily trom kts d?tk? as section torerranon the laikoad. ! Luni Collins and U'eorge I?<*d dick, two young wkite men, had a} 4ight last Monday, in which Cok I lins got his bead kadiv brutsed. I ile was brought to Sranton and i J)r. Byrd dressed his wt.wud. Col-' lins says he viN seek reJress in j the criminal court. A fY\ir?o r\f I014 -fitrnpw tf>r< hf>"u n 44 ,U4VV " wv.p.... work Monday morning on :he 1 tobacco warehouse, and the lively j sound of the saw and hammer now ' breaks the monotony whiefc-eist-j while rei?Ne<i in Sjranton. The people of this place -8Te | studying the political situation! very closely, and will very probably know "where they are at", when the festhe candidates cornel around. Judging from the men] now in the field, there will be noj lifiicultv in selecting good mate-! * 1 ?fIrK ti'Kioh fill nnltlipl ?ffioe> for tlie Rext two years, ll am <;lad to s. e our worthy fellow j townsman. Mr, K. 0. Whitehead, ' in the race 1or cleik ol court. Vrom a lon^ ar.d iv.timate acpiaintance with him, I know whereof 1 speak when I say thene are no bettecmien than Hen Whitehead, and I am confident he would tnake an efficient officer. Kobert C. Day, an escaped lunatic from Boston, Mass., was arrested here last week and taken to the State hospital at Columbia. Day was formerly a prominent business tnau in Boston, and i? 41 hi to be highly connected. His : . A " people are wealthy, ami when his mind became deranged they placed him in the insane hospital at Boston for treatment, but he escaped and wandered down to this place before they succeeded in locating him. A man by the name of Bars low was sent after Day, but he stubbornly refused to ;;o back, w> it was decided to have him lodged in the asylum at Columbia. The official papers were I made out and turned over to Mr. i\ 8. Wall lor execution and by adopting strategic methods he succeeded in inducing Day to accompany him to Columbia without any trouble whatever. Mr. W. I. Willoughby went along with Mr. Wall. By the wa.v, Mr. Wall is being urged to enter the race lor sherilF. and should lie decide to do so the J people will make no mistake n voting for him. Mr. Wall is a good man, and would make a capital sheriff. Scribblku. Clubs Meetings In response to the call ot the county chairman, the following I Democratic clubs met on the 28th ulf., and reorganized, ami elected delegates to the county convention to be held in the court house on the 7;h ins!: III. AC K III>"00. The Black Mingo lemocratic (club was reorganized on liSth ult. \ ^ and the following officers elected: F. M. Nesinilh, president; J. W. I Cook, vice president; J. M. Godi win. secretary and treasurer. K. ' V .....a i.ln/ttnrl >i momtar J ! . WrtC rirtuu <? NIWUIU< | | of I he county executive com mil tee. J The following gentlemen were l elected delegates to the county i conventionsJohn S. Graham, J. (1 j Josev, C. D. Cook, Sr., ami It, J. t Xesmith. 1 Messrs IX IX ithem and li. H. 'Xesmith were anj>o5Mtcd a coin! mittee to collect funds to assist in idefraying the expenses of the j delegates to the slate convention.J | I.VOfAXt iVCS (jEKffc'ftSONM.V) j The Indiantown Jeflerso'ian Democratic club organized on the .2Sth ult-, *r*i e'ecled \V. 0. JSnow|den, president, K. J. Drown, vice president; Julian Wilson, secretary and treasurer, and Wil| lian Cooper member ol executive com mil tee, I Messrs W. C. S?o\vden and <\ C. Daniel wore elected delegutes to the county-convention, with J. S. Snowden, Jr., and Wm, Cooper alternu'es. | CAPES. j i Cades Democratic cluh was reorganized and the following officers elected: J. 1*. Epps, presi-. [dent: W. E. Uanna, vice president; M. D. Nesmith secretary. Mr. J. 1*. Epps was elected a I member of tlie executive comjmitteeatid J. N. Sauls, \V. E. 1 llunn>, J. II. Thomas, U. F. Epps, 'and M. D. Nt-smilh delegates to i count}' county convention. UA1.CK ItlVKir. i The Black river Democratic club met and elected the lollow| inj: oliices: T. E. Duke, president, ! J. T. Frieison, vice president, L. I*. Kinder, secretary, S. A. Bur ! uei-'s. assistant secretarv, ami i *7 I Clelund It. Thomas treasurer. : Messrs S. It. Mouzon. D. K. Mouzon and li. II. Kinder were elected members ol' the executive committee. T. li. Duke was elected a delegate to county convention and 11. II. Kinder member of executive committer. Stocks umutiy recover iron) a ra!l ^'ticker than the oj orator doe? Kev. Wm. (j'iadinghagin, of, Spartanburg, will preach in t he J Baptist church at this place to-; morrow night at S 30. Married, April 15, at Sailers Depot, by the llev. K. Fulnior**. Mr. S. C. ; 1 Scott to Miss C'orine Singletary, ; all tfi this county. THE OONEEDERARE VETERAN. J ; Low Club Kates (jiven With Ihe County Kecord. The growth of the Confederate ' Veteran, ptib'fshed by 8. A Onni nindiam. at Nashville, Tenn., is i remarkable. Its circulation of j ! eighty-four issues, monthly, ng-j predated to January, 1900, 1,195,- j 452 copies. Average tor 1S93, j 17.683; 1894, 10,137; 1895, 12.916; 1896, 13,444; 1S97, 16,175; 189S, 18.100; 1899,20,166. Subscriptions for the Veteran will be rec-ived at this oflice. It i J and the Covnty IIkcokd will be j 1 sent for a year at the club rale of , j $1.(10. l?y :?j> plica I ion to the! | Rkcohd copies the Veteran will j { be sent to our veteran friends who ; are unable to subscribe. If Tortured a Witness. ' Intense suffering was endured by ; witnessT. L. Martin . of Dixie, Kv., j j before he gave this evidence; I cough- ' ed every night until inv throat was1 i nearly raw; then tried Dr. King's New j j Discovery which gave instant relief, i I have used it in my family for four i years and recommend it as the greatest , remedy for coughs. cr?hls ard all throat, chest and lung trouble. It will stop the worst cough and nor olny prevent hut-absolutely cures consumption. Price .r>0c and $1.00. Every bottle j guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Wallace & Johnson'* drug store. It's impossible to make both ends meat in a railway sandwich. |( I A Woman's Wonderful Peril. "There is only one chance to save your life and that is through an ojioration'' were the startling words heard j by Mrs. I. II. Hunt of Lime Ridge. i Wis. from her doctor after lie had : vainly tried to cure her of a frightful j case of stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had formed and [ she constantly grew worse. Then she began to use Electric Hitters which I ?1 .11- i r,^. .. u-nnaurfitl WJK'IIV Clircu HCi 11 . ? a X'liui.nu I stomach. liver ami kidney remedy. | Cures dyspepsia. !<?< ; of appetite. Try j it. only 50 ets. Guaranteed. Fur sale by j Wallace & .lolinsun druggists. Men ami women hare more j faith in each other tiian I hey do ; in their own sex. A Fast Bicycle Prider. Will often receive painful cuts, ' sprains oMirulseifrrrninccidenrs. F.tic"k- ' leii's ArnVa Salfe "will kill the pale I and heal the injury. It"1* tl e evdiet's j friend. (ures chafing, chapped ltands. i I Mire lips, bttms, ulcers arid pih-s. Tore j Snarantecd. Otrty Sfiic. Try it. Sold: by Wallace & JorroiViTi. dfruggiSVs. A KT.YN, CLFATt T1K.WST. J Your host feelings, your social po-i- j . i .1 ,. > I I IIOI1 ur UlTSIUVW MKirw i.u:ri,i i on the perfect a<<ti<rri of y#nr st<<as,>h { ! and liver. I>r. Kinp\ New Ijfe Pills ' ' pi ve in erased strenpth, "a "keen. clear ) j brain, liiph ambition. A 25c box will; make you feel like a new oein;?. "Sold ! by "Wallace & Johnson. drnppists. A purse is doubly ?mpty when ' it is full of borrowed "money. i t I Bipple Perry Poole. Winjj No. 2 of the j I Hippie Hooks, is all About lorries. A I w hole encyclopedia off berry lore >x>il?*<i i ?"? it in tivi?,iiwr * if* tlii? V'lrm i , II fliiVi 111V IMUWItV. X'. ...vr . ...... . Journal. Tel! about varieties about! [ planting, growing, to niching, cultivat; ing. picking and marketing. It gives j practical pointer-! from the pen* ??T j j scores of leading berry growers from | ; all parts of the country who have con- j j tribute*! to it>columns. It lias colore*! ' representations of berries true to size | ! and color, thirty-three portraits of! practical berrymen. and thirty-five j other illustrations, handsomely bound j In cloth. The price is 50cents, by mail, j Address the publishers, Wilruer Atkln- j *on, Philadelphia, Pa. t Go To STACKLEY'S < For liarenins in DRY AND Fi 2wEillinex NOTIONS and WHITE GOODS, E Shoes, Hats and 1 Goo Ken?pinl>or we buy and sell for cash,a A fttll line of Please call and be convinced. Stackley's - Still in the Lei I hnvo jnst opened up one of the 1: Spring and Sun] ever brought to town, and for the ne: inducements in NOTIONS. CALICO Upsides, I carrv a nice selection < suitable for boys waists very cheap. Men's and Boy; My stock of liats is complete, aim merit of the very latest styles at lo\c< Men AmqI IB<u I have just bought a lot of IW B 75 cents and up. Also, about 250 Men's Odd Coats Come quick and be suited before Fresh and eompletw stock of Stapl Satisfaction guaranteed in every ii Yours to please, w DON'T FORGET! When you come to Kings tree ?loi GAGG, OLI Am we aro daily adding to our nlreitd Dress Goods, Hats, i Wc also carry a complete line of First Class Space and time will not permit i; When you get ready to paint you merits of our Standard Cold Water durable. Walk in and look around. Yours Rpspe< nn in it oonnviunTQU un. r?. t. onuuiunaiuii, No. II Main St KIN STREETS.G. OKALM: 4X Driu?s, M-ediciires, ChemicnK J MQ fflfi fid MM flfft sujwjc^l instruments, Trusses, J$houMer Braces, Syringes, j i'atnts, Oils, Varnishes and ! Dye Stuffs. W.i'<Warn uri'scriotioiis eaivfullj j prepared at all hour.-'. DH JOHN EDWARD TAYLOR. ! 3DE3STTIST. j GEORGETOWN, S. C. i S 17 liXIU. ; DENTISTRY! iKfttt - - 10?0. The undersigned, after a success- j fill practice of Dentistry for thirtyfour year.", is now located at Kings- j tree, at the Hrockinton house, j where he is prepared to do anything in the Dental line at cut rate prices. Live and let live, is his motto. No shoddy work shall pass the portals of his office. .Satisfaction guaranteed. A trial is solicited Respectfully, A M. SNIDEIt, DuutuJ surgeon. I CASH STORE LNCY GOODS. y G-ocd.s, LACKS, IXH.N'GS, RIBBONS nntl SILKS. Gents Furnishing: A ds. nd will save you uioncv on all goods ET"CT^E.. Cash Store, id! irgcst and mod complete linos of imer Dry Goods xt thirty days I am offering special Kg and PKUCAl.S: i>f Latvns in all odors, and Piques 3' Spring Hats. I was selected from a largo assort. -x t ssi prices. ?ys CHottMimg. nys' Suits, which I urn offering at an?l Vests at ;*?<> cents antl up. > they are a!! gone, c ami Fancy O niceties always kept. ^stance. tome ami give m? a trial. i ILK1NS. ! n't fail to visit VEIt & CO. y large stock a fine line of Shoes, Clothing, Etc. Groceries. is to quote i>rii*e. r house don't fail to investigate the Paints, something new, cheap and dfullv, GAGG, OLIVER & CO. "" - ? ?' ? mm m mm a v-il? UK. K. i. MClAtSt, IDEasrTIST, Will W :vt Kiir^cnK^ H. all fo? year for fif*t two wrt?k* of Jmxutry, MiiMi Mxv,Jtoly, 8ei> tciiiUrr jukI Xovcmlx-r. W.C. OAVIS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, o n iUHIllIlg, o. v^. -w Services can be obtained promptly by wire or letter. ewwwwvwwvvwww\v\? | PROOF. | ? It is :m easy matter to claim 5 t that a remedy has wonderful cura- f live power. 'iMie Manufacturers of \ i RHEUMACIDE! J, leave it to those who have been ? * permanently and positively cured + j of u H E t: M A T I 8 M to make J ? claims. Antony those who have J (i lecentlv written ns voluntary let- ? tcrs saying they h*Ve been cured J )? are: It'ev. J. L. Foster. Raleigh. J * N. Mr..J. E, IlobinMc, Editor ? J (toldsboro, N. c'.,Daily Argus; Mr. ?,* S A. Da us. a prominent merchant,,! <> Macon, (la..ami Mr. tV. It. I>tike, V <j r ailroud man, Kansas City, Mo. J <? Rheumacide Will Cure You. 5 |! Manufactured bv 5 T1IK BOltltlTT DRCtr CO.. } J; Kalrigh, N. ('. * ) | Sold la Khitffltree by Wallace A i J? Johnson. l'rice $1 per bottlo. / j n