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Countfi $1 crof VOL. XVII. KINGSTR E K, S.C.,TH U IIS DA Y, JANUARY 24, 11K>L NoTl Positively No New Display Advertisements Will be Received, or Old Ones Changed, Later Than Tuesday Morning. t KM HEMSJff IIII8I. AFFAIRS CAUGHT BY OUR LOCAL REPORTER AND NOTED. WHtten in Uondensed Form and Printed in Like Manner for the Sake of Oar Busy Readers. Ivingstree needs a bank. Read W. T. Wilkins' ad. this week; it wii! interest you. Who will be ihe next dispenser? This seems to be the qnestioa of the hour. Capt. Kelley wa* unexpectedly called to Charleston, Saturday on professional business. Mrs. J P Gamble, ot Santee, is pending some tune at the home of her son, Dr W G Gamble. There was preaching in the Presbyterian church, here on la?t Sabboth by the pastor Rev J E Dunlop We were pleased to ?ee on our streets last Monday the genial face of Mr. W. J. Montgomery, of Marion. Mr. Schnllz, ot Darlington, who is selling clothing on Academy strept, has made many friends since his advent here. Kirgstree can now boast of a good marshal and one that does L!- 1?4" n? oiro ilm'ava HI* UUtT, fvecj(IUfe of* vjv ... n ? J lo the interest of the town. Mr. Louis Jactbs, Jr.. who has been spending some ti.ne with his parent*, returned to his work in Charleston last Monday. | Mr. J, N. Hamrnet is now with . W. Grayson, corner Main and Acad' my Streets, and will be pleased to see his friends at his new place of a bo le. There seems to be some doubt as to the legality of drawing the next grand jury. Court, we believe, does not convene here uutii the first Monday in March. Entile Arrowsmith, one ot our most promising young men, is in town during Mr. lleller'.s absence. He is now a partner with Mr. Heller, doing a fine busiress in Georgetown. Our best wishes to Ktnile. .Representative Keels has introduced a bill ;n the bouse to amend the act as to the county government ot Williamsburg county, and as to the salary of Hip clerk of court, so as to increase Ihe same. Quite a crowd came to town on Monday considering there was nothing unusual going on. The couuty officers were all at their posts, arid things seem to be moving along smoothly with them a'l. We regret very much to learn of the death ot Mrs. L. W, McCants, of the Indiantown section, which sad event took place o* Monday. Mr*. McOants was a good woman and will be greatly missed in her community. Next week will be the last of the South Carolina Bargain House in Kingsiiee. We are selling $5 suits for $2.50; $2 50 shoes for $1.25; $2 pants for $!; ladies $2 skirts for $1. All other goods fifty cents on the dollar. South Carolina Bargain House, 5>tutt*' building, opposite Heller's stables. Kingstree. v Mr. Weaver has moved his family to town. Cotton keeps nryinp * few * - tk * - A- ?... it!. .? pOlUlS. 11 IS VC Ull llio nininvt. Miss Bertellelloward, of Wilmington, N. 0., it visiting her aunt, Miss Sallie Wilson. We hope at no distant day to see the old kerosene lamps on our streets displaced by gasoline lamps. Treasurer Rollins is still taking in taxes from those who prefer to pay now. Capt. W. R. Funk lias moved his family to the old Donath house on Lombard street, corner Logan Avenue. Mr. R. L. Montague, F. L Wilcox and Pat Mathevr, all of Georgetown and. connected with the A, C. Lumber Co., hare been in Kingstree this week. Kitig?tree needs a school library, something entirely different from anything of the kind that vre have ever had here What do the teachers of our graded school think of this move? Th - name of the new Georgetown paper will be The Outlook. It is expected that the first issue will appear on Friday, Jan. 25th. Mr. 8am Fulton, who lives a few miles frona town, is as happy as the proverbial *4big sunflower," being the proud father oi six-uayOld twins. We were greatly pleased to meet upon our street! Monday J I' Gamble, Sr., E?q., ot Santee. Mr. Gamble u one ofonr staunchest citizens. Rev. James McDowell will preach in the Fresby terion church this place next Sunday. There will be a congregational meeting and all art earnestly invited to be present. Mr, M. K. Heller and Dr. D. C. Scott left Friday iiicul for the stock yards ot Mi>souri, Mr. Lleller to replenish his rale stables and Dr. Scott to make a selection for his own use. On Monday at a meeting of the board of county commissioners LeKoy Lee, Esq., was elected county attorney. This is quite a > . If- T ?.,,1 compliment- tu inr. auu uix he richly deserves. He is a young men of ability and will mike Williamsburg county officials an able and worthy advi?er. K. J. Kirk, K-q.,. has been appointed Iroin this county on the executive committee of the bar ol South Carolina charged with completing the arrangement for the celebration of John Marshall Day! in Columbia, on February 1, 11>01. j The cplehration commemorates | fho first centennial of the wstal latiou of John Marshall as chief justice ol the United States. The occasion will be observed at the I national capital and throughout the United States. For sale?Another car load of White Corn. W. T. Askins. Lake AV City. ' Wanted. Two hundred bushels Cow Peas at once. Highest cash prises paid. L. L. Smith, liingstree, 8. C. If you want a Piano or Organ write to B. O. Bristow, Darling ton, S. C. ( Rev. Thoe. Leitch, the Evangelist. As was announced In last weeks Rkcokd, Mr. Laitch came to King stree on Thursday last and hay been preaching to good congregation in the Methodiat church daily, morning and evening. Mr. Leitch is a line specimen of a man physicallv,and mentally he is a power. No one can tell anything about him. until they go and hear the man talk hit own talk? Agreat many people confound him with the little Sam Jones imitators that have sprung up all over the land, and as there is only one Sam Jones, so there is but one Tom Leitch, lie is entirely original and has no semblance to Mr. Jones except that they are both preaching the same gospel alter their own styles. The people of Kiogstret should esteem it a great privilege to have him preach for them a week. Mr. Leitch is a powerlul factor for good, and wherever he preaches good is bound to come out ol it. It make* * .-..ji'KU m.h ui/?lr at kaurt fit a ncii.",l uic ihmll piva m mvmi %-w hear soma occasion*! little 4lSilly Billy." who hasn't got sense enough to get out of a shower ol rain, attempt to critize a man like Tom Leitch. Mr. Leitch sustains hie reputation as a pulpit orator. He is a sound debater, deep I blinker, and good reasoner. His knowledge of human nature is perfect. We woqld advis* all who can to go and hear Mr. Leitch tor thoni*elv? *. Th#rn i? no iljnrt'r in doitie one* self any harm, and it is possible that he n^ijcbt induce many to lead different lives,new lives, form better resolutions, and make better men *?d women of themselves. We will say this much; Mr. Leilch is here for good, he is going to Jo no ene any harm, but on ?he contrary all the good hecan.and every, God fearing man and woman in Kingstreeoughttoform themselves into a band togive him aJl the support and encouragement he so rightly deserves in his great effort to do good in and for the people of Kingstree. Men tnay go on. and make fun and light of every lilies iiin11 mey niriKe rengiuu. ?Gods work? and then a halt should be called* And any who persist in sucha course, only show themselves in their true light, to right thinking people, who view them as they do the dross ot' the earth, Another Robbery. On Sunday night last there was a big robbery committed at Scranton this county. Someone very misteriouely entered the store r11 YV. K Sioglelary d: Son, and tracted some fifteen hundred c -j lars from their sale. The ?untor member of the firm was slee ting in the store, and the safe " as locked, and was tound locked Monday morning, vet the money was gone. The mysterious pari of the whole proceeding is how they got the money out of the safe. No clue whatever to the roboers. Notice. I will be in my office every Monday. W. E. IUnna, Probate Judge ^ ~ i r i _ .. .^7 rA . lOOBCCO HI ? llfcLUIS UOI11 - I lO UUo I Before buying feed oats call at. Wilkiifis and get prices. For sale?a fresh supply ol Garden Seed and Seed I'outoc?. W. T. Askin*, Lake City. GREAT GLEAI ISEA In order to reduce our stock before : nre determined to give the people some in your advantage iu ruiut* ttnu ?r*r u* n your dollar go much farther than it eve An absolute guarantee goes with e^i cold just as represented. We haven't h think this will be interesting to you. 11-4 California Blankets, former f 11-4 California Bankets, former pi 11-4 All-Wool Blankets, former p Batten Com farts, elegant quality, Bateen Comforts, former price 3.5 Ha teen Comforts, former price 2.0 W hite Bedspreads, former price 2 "White Bedspreads, former price 1 White bedspreads, former price t 60c and GOe Silks reduced to 20c, * Any of our Outings, former price : You can have 14 yards "Fruitof tl 4-4 Bleach that sold at 7c, now 5c; Kid Gloves, ail shades, tl quality at 81)< i There never was a letter time to buy DRESS 6 We think ths followiug prices will eonv The #1.26 kind at 89c The 75c kind at G3c The 35c kind at 25c, and ? TOWELS?A household necessity?Cc 12'- pair, at 7,'{.c ; Linen Towels. >" ? ? e. rs\? ps KUVCIS, mr^tr, n/um-uj uw m>u w. LADIES SHOES?Fine quality, made $2.50 and $3, now $1.90; Easy and and 11.75, now $1.35. A word to our gentlemen friends about saving here of 50 to 100 per cent. We li sold ut |3.50, 4, 5 and 6; your choice $3. Our line of latest Stiff and Soft Hats they Inst $1 We could quote further, hut the above i can save money by going to I Isear's Clear? Geo I Remember this is for a limited time No goods on approval. No goods c Jail Street fiom corner Main down to Dr. Wallace's needs at- ,n$ tention. This stree' is a disgrace Pe to the town and should be cleared 1,0 out. and thoroughly lixed up, i W1 SU] Ki?gsitee'< great financier and ljH capitalist. \Ir. ii. H. Iveliehan. took a da<*'> ontins: last Sunday, | spending the day ??in< ag his coun- | ani try cousins. I <?f ..n i n iir. 1 \fi an in "ii \>h Jf FINE Y \ LffJ That \v(m'1 \ A ill piece* A \ / \ fjjJ marked dr \ % 7 u Chf/,"',n a I ] i / I do\ n i t a \\ \ j Soe i \\ I J Kwt t- )rr V' 1 a Duelled 'i \\ | JUST UK tjO. in! Rochester; 224 xiugs ^. 1 ) -= N.i\Mail orders ] M HUGE SHE R'S. taking our annual inventory we exceptional values. It will be efore buying, as we can make t has. ery purchase and every article i*d any cold weather yet, so w* rice 47.50 at $.r>.75 ice 5.00 at 3 08 rice 4.00 at 3.25 former prlca 5.00 at 3.75 0 at 2.85 0 at 1.00 .00 at 1.6$ .50 at 98 cent*. 1.25 at 98c. ill shades. 8c and 10c, at 5c he IiOoni" at 41 ; 4-4 Brown that sold at 7c,now 5c No lady can afford so mist* this, OODS. ince you: The 41 kind at 79c The 50c kind at 39c ill the 10c and 12!^c kind at 8c >tton Towels, formerly lOe and formerly 25c pair, at 19c; Linen te pair, at 45c, to wear and dressy, former pricecomfortable, former prlee 41.50 trousers. There is a positive ave about 200 pairs trousers tha^ that solil at *2 and |2.50, while "* 50. vili give yon an idea of how yoi? mce Sale, (I, s. c. t only. hHrge<i during this sale. [i will soon be lime for catch: shad. We trust some of I ho opie living in the eastern porn n| the county near Pee Dee II keep the Kings free market twiili cliMit If will nnv [.VflllCMi 1 |l l| OIIUS4. EV ..... , ;m to ilo so. For sale?Guano Distributors d Cotton Seed Planters. W, T. kins, Lake City. fciST" Sit Sill! ir phqthm wanr suits t lose their shape or rip all to il of our $12, $1">, $18 and lit) Suit-< iwn to $8. *8. >er rent, reduction oil all of our nd Boys Suits. our Underwear and Hats marked nlf price. \gent* for Hamilton Carharrt, Overalls, $1.*>0 per suit, and 'rousers. CEIVE lies of Black Cat Brand Stockings id girls, 2") cents per pair. HL Browti's II CLOTHING HOUSE, t. Opposite Academy of Music Charleston, S. I) prouiptl)\aui l ded to.