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; ' . ' 1 ?- -. ._l-'? "r"^ J1"*"? \0L. XVII. KINGSTREE, S. C? THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1901. NO. 30 iin ? ? u? m ii i? hiiibm h i ?? in in ih u r iytrywhwwwbbw)qe?w8^wbw i" imixili bih-'m it a'jui.i.a ~ - *"" ? "**? ii m irwc^kramvsnwmi^hmmmaim ? ! * i f. j **kwtmmm&6mmmmammmmdrn Positi7elySb Not; Display Advertisements Will be Received, or Old Ones Changed, Later Than Tuesday Morning. ip m of rasi. I AFFAIRS CAUGHT BY OUR LOCAL ; REFORTER AND NOTED. Written in Condensed horm and Printed in Like Manner for the Sake of Our Busy Roacfers. Clop prospects still continue to ifhpioYe. Miss Lula Mver? visited friends in Lake City last week. Miss Lizzie MeClary is spendin;: a tew days with relatives at Walters, S. C. Miss Anna MeClary is spendin?r sime time with relatives at (lourdins and elsewhere. Mrs. Maggie Westmoreland, of Woodruff. S. 0., is visiting heri sister, Mrs. A. M. Snider. -.r ^ "-LI- i? Mrs. vv . u. uamoie nao u^eu i spending feme :irue over in the) I)r. Boyd neighborhood. Mrs. J. B. Iiudnall, who has J>eeu very ill for several week*, is (sat recovering her health. Air. R. H, Kelle!\an is taking advantage of the absence of his family to have his house painted. Mr J. N. Ilammelt has been i appointed registrar for the town of KiDgstree. See notice in another column. Mr. Monte Jacobs has returned from Paw ley's Island, He gives * t glowing accounts 01 "me on me ocean wave." We are pleased to state thai I Mrs. W. V. Brockintoo, who has! heen quite ill for several days, it? very much Setter. tyrs. L. J. Brockinton and chil-i dren left Tuesday morning for Saluda, S. 0., where they will ^jietid some time. Mie&Paisy McClary returned to tntf home ai Gourdins after an extended visit to relatives and friends fa town. A goodly number rf.f our young folks are now absent frcoo home spending the summer mouths at various watering places tor their health. We notice Supervisor Chandler is calling for bids to build annex to court house. It will add mnch to the looks and convenience ol the building. ! Th6 hearts of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Schults were made glad oh Monday iy the arrival at their home on West Main Strtef Of a little stranger?a girl. The new dispensary building is rapidly nearing completion ancf Dispenser Coward will soon be furnishing liquors from a spankiu^brand new brick building. 'J he excursion trian from Marion passed through Kingstree ' - ' - ' f I ^ ? ft I'-fi V(l i JMcnaay hi me i??e m forty miles an hour. Several pet)^e *rom heie intended going i>t/t cha.^ l,ieir minds. ,luring ipast six months the Lreyk-se in ll.t* JKingstrec dispenjiii j wry nrnovQte \o .... average of pty cents per month. Heretofore iulorme^ jt has "been from twenty five to thirty dollars per iiiontb. The dispellVary must be usmj; a better qual^t'ofgfasi bottles uow. I') l>i fQ i'lf Wat <* V, < Mr. (ieo. A. MeElveen, of Timrnousville, paid us a pleasant call 0:1 Wednesday. i?!ack river is now in line fishinjr condition and our local fi-hermen are wearing broad smiles. I Leon D. Lvnes, Esq , of t!io j Savannah News, is spending a Tew days with his frieDU, Edwin C. Epps. Mis. Cohen, of Savannah, arrived in town Monday night, and will spend some time with her daughter, Mrs. Louis Schultz. Mr. and Mrs. J. I\ Nelson have both been sick and we are pleased to note that they are hoth at their post of duty again. Council is having the weeds cut on Main street. Wish we could persuade Umm to have the trees trimmed. It would make it much cooler. ft. D. Rollins, Esq., Williams burg's popular county treasurer, has been a little indisposed lor! several days, but is we are glad to I report better. Mrs. C. M. Chandler the popu lar proprietress of the Coleman House, has the honor of entertaing the officers of the summer school for the present term. The many friends of M.J.IJirech, Esq., were pleased to see him on o I ! ?>?> tj nnrai n TJo harl ! iuc on vv ig U.,HI . ..?v | slight attacks of lever, but is as bright as a lark again. Mr. A. II. Casque, of Marion, traveling iVr the {South Carolina 1 College was iu town Wednesday, i in the interest of his college. Ilej is stopping at the Coleman House.; Two games of ball will be play- ! ed here next Tuesday. The second nines of Indi?nto\VH and Kihjrstree will cross bats in lite worn in?, and I he first nines in the afternoon. he Roy Leo, E?q. arid B.C. Whitehead, our popular clerk of the court, .teem determined to learn the art of catchin? fish in Black river. Perseverance conquers all things. TU^k t.ifliai- s\ f t Vio Rinf ict cliitrpll i uc j auito ui imv lyu^/iict vi4Mi v.. will give an entertainment Friday ^ixht, 8.30 o'clock, at the resi deKce lately occupied by iMr. E. L. Smith, Uhe public is cordially invited. Mrs. T. S. Hemmingtvay, of Rome, is spending several days m our city with her brother. Dr. L\ C. Scott. VVe learn that she contempiates moving to town end the whole town would rejoice ova/ the J uews if true. The long looked for telephone] has arrived. Manning will be hitched on to Kingstree in a few days and \^'e are indebted to Messrs Thomas fc B.'adham lor this enterprise and valuable addition to Kingstree. Mr. L. J. Laveity. of Charleston, who represents the old reliable Mason Bakery of Baltimore, was in town a few days ago looking alter the interests of his house. Mr. Laverty is one of our most popular traveling men. Mason's improved 1*. L, Fruit Jars for sale. W. T. Astins. Try our Co flee, 3 pounds for 25 j cents. \V. T. Askins. j Watermelons and peaches are the order of the day now. We are having the hottest weather r.'e have experienced in years. W. L. Bass, I'wj.. of Lake City, was in town yesterday looking after legal business. Mr. W. ft. Scott, another of , Kincstrec's sports arrived in town to-day just as we are going to : press, from a trip to Pawleys Is- ' land, ho too speaks m glowing terms of the grandeur of Pawleys < and the loveliness of its pretty women. In passing the stables of M. F. lie'.ler a few days ago the writer was struck with a bnggv which he (Heller) has on exhibition. It's the prettiest buggy ever seen in Kings tree, being sent out mere- , Iv as a sample, and any youug man, who would like to hare the pleasure of seeing his girl ride in something nobby would do well to take this buggy in. Now that the summer school is in session the teachers of the county should avail themselves of the opportunity to attend it, and derive what benefit they can from - - * 11 it. lixcellent board can ne outained at reasonable rates for the teachers at our boarding houses, and as the health of our town never was better spending a month here now is almost like going to a health resort. During the past week corn and jrrits have gone up tremendously, this beiin: caused by the awiul drought that has spread over Our Western country. Corn in to-day . (Wednesday) worth 85c by the ' ear load delivered in Kingstree. Mixed oats 55 \ pearl grits $1.76, ineal $1.40, and flour has advanced - * i 'JOc per barrel in 'lie pi?#i week, de.-pite the tremendous wheal crop made this year. TIin is awful on our poor farmers who have these thing!) to buy. Teachers Institute. W. W. Nickols, Principal Graded School Dillon, S. C.; Miss Elizabeth McLean, teacher in Sumter Graded School, assistant. The following teachers are enrolled as members ot summer school: ! * ? m ^nno TCIn rr_ 1 aillilO li. - : ^ strep; Ella Morris, Lake City; Nannie Lee Snider, Ivingstree; Ella Moore, Lake City; Janie Shaw, Kingstrpe; Lula Epps, Motizons; Selo.a Burgess.Mouzons; Mary Tope, Chapman; Kelha W. Burgess, Mobzoip; Laura W hillock, Lake City; Nettie McKenzie, Lake City; Bertha Nettles, Lake City; Hallie Graham, Cooper; Hessie Graham, Cooper; Mr, J. G. .Sjurer, Vox. 2000 yards ol yard-wide Brown Homespun at 5 cents a vard. W. T. Ask ins. If you want a Piano or Organ write to B. 0. Bristow, Darlingon,S. C. Just received?another car Gold Medal Flour. Price cheaper than ever. W. T. Askins. FOIl SALE?One rosewood Iia zleton Bros. Piano; also one Prince & Co. Organ, at sacrifice *o approved purchaser. In good condition. W. II. Kennedy. Fer sale.?Another car Prime White Corn. W. T. A skins. * _,;V "s . . EMIT AIM Next Saturday a July 13th an Will mark the beginning of our Anni.ei these sales, and if you can't co ic Shirting Calicos will be sold at.'tc; oe 5 12 l-2c, yard wide, best Percals made, w Mb all wool, Black Clay Worsted Suits Vtrnw Hats that sold for 7")C> $1 and $i.2 In short, in the next four weeks we pi stocks. SPECIAL SALES WILL BE HELD EV [f vou wish to secure some splendid ban W. ?. JEN! V:EL5H I HIGH SCI Send us your name on a posta pleasure in sending you, as so illustrated catalogue. The Welch Neck : Oct 20 Ho! For The SeasI VISIT TI ATLANTIC BEJ SULLIVAN'S 1SL Iliirtv-five minutes from (Tharlestor Ferry Boat and a charming spin on th Hotel. Sea Fish in abundance. Cool For rates write to Jn 27 2m Closing Out Stocl We are closing out our ^ ? ???> ? "? O I 4- L n rr oummei viuiiimg^ AT THE LOWEST FIGURES 1 We want the space for Fall and Wiu A pretty line of Matting at Staple Gioceries at the Respectfully, X3I.P. % If Yo COMING 'J rWl\ I)0} fv H\ ' h~r U lars's wort I _Jj ^ ou w'i "J A up-to-date /IVF CL0THif* ( Jj J SPECIAL // I HI1 J jP I ?ua run teed I I i We car I // J elsewhere. j I J Our sui U w fife jO> afar Rochester 224 kiii{j St 4- v _ At Mailorder? md Monday, d 15th,, wary Sale. You should attend mie send for samples. Icoteh Lawns will he sold at :i ill be sold at 7c and 8c a yard, will be sold at $f>. 3 will all be closed out at 30c. ropose to clear out all summer 15RY SATURDAY & MONDAY jains yod must attend this sale WON, g, s. c. MEEK -TOOL. ' I card and we Will take * on as issued, our new ' t f High School, : IIAitTSVILLE, S. 0. ' lore! lCH hotel, AND, S. C. i. A delightful ride on the e Trolley. All cars pass the Ling and Service unsurpassed. J. L. JACOBI, Lessee and MsW42?r. in i ? mi sr ~ . ? entire stock <f ' Hats and Shoes \ fOU EVER HEARD OK, tir Goods and must have it, Cost, very lowest prices. DDICZL % ? % iu Are * ro THE CITY THIS SUMMER ?'T FOROET TO VISIT I'S flIIIE C?fi HOUSE. i save you 20 cuts on every <IolI of poo<ls you purchase from mo? II tin<l in this establishment allj^ IG, FURNISHING GUUUS AND HATS. . . f -wool BLUE SERGE SUITS, I fast color, #<? per suit. ) fit you iPfcen you can't he fitted its run from :'A to 50. ' Ho Brown's [E CLIME HOUSE, . Opposite Academy of Music* Charleston, S. (' 3 promptly am i ded to. r,