The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, July 02, 1903, Image 4
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' Kinjfstree. S.C.
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THURSDAY. JULY. 2, 1903.
*Fair Play" and "More Anon"
The mountain has labored and
Brought forth not even a mouse.
For some time past there has appeared
in the "Weekly Mail" a serine
of articles, characterized by
> vague insinuation and artful innuendo,
chargiug by indirection, at
least, misappropriation of funds by
the town council of Kingstree, and
other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Thft4* articles verv naturally at
tracted attention and gave rise to
considerable speculation as to what
their author was driving at. Noth:
tangible was offered, however, as
it qn^ned to be the object of this
fpllpirant for literary fame to force
the council to prove itself innocent
in 4#?*uae of the well known principle.
of moral as well as statutory
Jaw t&0g "the burden of proof rests
upon the accuser". Such expressions
were used as, "I propose to
throw the search light, and if need
bt, the x-rays, and I promise you
it will be interesting reading;" also
this: "Piy it up, gentlemen! pay it
npl When the school trustees of
* ' " i ..11 *1,^ mnn.r
JJIStilCl JMO* 19 an tuio uiuuwj y |
OQjijied with the proceeds of the
bonds of the town, less the $700
commission for the town clerk, they
will hare money to loan. This is no
idle talk; it means business. The
town cannot afford to LOSE IT."
When no attention was paid to
the "Fair Play" articles another
scribe appeared on the scene under
the appellative of "More Anon".
His article was printed in both the
local newspapers, and coming as it did
, in sequence with the lucubrations
' of "FUir Play", it was eviuenuy intended
as supplementary thereto.
aMore Anon's" article was nothing
more than a sweeping and violent
denunciation of the council, calculated
to provoke resentment and
arouse dissension and strife. But
the writer claimed to have facts,
which would be published later; and
we are free to say that it was solely
upon this representation that it was
admitted to our columns.
Out of this tirade grew the personal
encounter, which as a sensation
has had its little hour. With
that affair it is not our purpose to
deal, as it is fully covered in another
column, supported by the sworn
testimony of eye-witnesses.
After the fight there were various
Versions abroad; and, as it usually
happens in such case, there were
almost as many opinions as there
are people in the town. Many rumors
were afloat and the situation,
seemed to grow more complicated.
It was then that Mr P H
r* * .v
Stoll, editor of the Weekly Mail, and
the editor of The Record determined
to call on "Fair Play" and
^^HMore Aaon" and make them the
i iMrnnwTiifiirrrriiTii ii uniniaii
proposition that is set forth in oui
signed statement.
The reply of "F.iir Play" is terse,
clear-cut and iridescent, hut scarcely
in keeping with his literary producductions
aud paradoxical pen-name.
Here it is: "I KNOW OF NO 1)I&
CREPANOIES OR MISAPPROPRIATIONS,
HAVE HEARD OF
NONE AND CHARGED NONE."
We leave to his friends and admirers
the task of reconciling this
statement with his articles that appeared
in the Mail.
Our visit to "More Anon" was
hardly more productive of results.
At tirst he promised to specify, hut
when the time came failed to do so;
aud, after we had called throe times
for something tangible as a basis
for our work of investigation, he
disused of the whole matter by
savimr that lie preferred to make no
charges. Truly a tame ending for
a champion of reform who sallied
forth armed and equipped "to
cleanse the Augean stables and destroy
the power and influence of
those who flourish in a cess-pool of
infernal corruption."
It was our intention to probe to
the core any charges that were made
against the town coudciI and had
the investigation disclosed the
slightest evidence of corruption or
venal conduct on the part of ortr
trusted officials, we felt that we ow ed
it to the town and to the public
generally to denounce the guilty ones
in no uncertain way. On the other
hand, since every charge has fallen
flat, both "Fair Play" and "More
Anon" having failed utterly to present
a single charge, it is equally incumbent
upou ns to say that in our
judgment, the town council stands
completely vindicated, without a
stain on its escutcheon.
As to the conduct of the instigators
of this futile agitation we refrain
from comment No man of
intelligence would do what they
have done without a motive. To
fathom their motive would be to
plunge too deep into the realms of
conjecture. Having given a frank
.expression of our opinion we leave it
to a fair-minded and intelligent
public to draw its own conclusions,
and so far as we are concerned the
whole unpleasant affair is closed.
A New York justice has ruled it a
misdemeanor to call an old maid an
old maid. We should like for His
Honor to suggest an appellative more
appropriateBenson
Briefs.
(Written lor last week.)
Benson, June 25.?Rev H F
Oliver, pastor of Cedar Grove
Baptist church, filled his appoint
ments last Sunday at 11 a m, and
at 8:30 p m. We are always
glud to have Brother Oliver with
us.
Rev William Roof preached at
Cedar Swamp Methodist church
last Sunday at 4 p ra.
Mr W P McGill, from near
Cades, visited his brother, J Y
McGill, last Saturday and Sunday.
Prof N D Lesesne ot Greeleyville
was visitor at his old home
last Saturday aud Sunday.
Miss Louise, the eldest daughter
ot Mr J Y McGill, has been
sick for some days. Her malady
is typhoid lever. Her condition
is hopeful and we trust that she
may soon be well again.
Next Saturday, June 27,quarter
ly conference of Cades circuit will
meet at Cedar Swamp Methodist
church. VV. S. G.
It's foolish to cast your bread
upon the waters when they are
so many hungry men to whom
you might hand it.
L
j BASKET PICNIC.
The public is cordially invited
1 to aitend a Basket picnic to he
given at Brown's Ferry on July
Dili, 1003. Steamer Win Klliott
will leave Khetn's Landing at 8
o'clock, a. in. sharp. Free ferriage
at Brown's and at Mtinnerlyn's.
committkk:
j J I) Mannerly n, .1 \V Weldon,
S I) Suo.vden, If I) mint, .1 If
liemHiingway, J L Cook, 1) \V
S'mmons, .John L \1 irsliall, .1 \V
Mole, M. I).. C D Cook, Jr, W K
Soovvilen, H Oarrawav, W I'
Dnrant, T W Bel I une, K W I) irant,
II I) Mannerly n, ./r, L F
lthein, II O I'ipkin, C \V Lavender,
II II Dorant.
A dose of mother-in-law will
often get a si?*k man out of Led
when all else fails.
Attention
E verybody!
Having removed from my
old stand across the Railroad
into the Grocery Store formally
occupied by J. H. Brilles.
1 shall be glad to serve
my Friends and Customers
with HIGH CLASS FAMILY
GROCERIES at the lowest
Prices. Thanking the public
for past favors, and hoping to
deserve a continuance ot the
same, I remain,
At your service.
J. H. V. GASKINS,
Lake City, S. C.
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Trespass Notice.
All persons are hereby warned not
to trespass on any of njy lands. Any
1 person found trespassing on same will
be dealt with :is tlie law directs.
3t W. R. GRAHAM.
Notice.
Until school commences again 1 will
be In my office on Mondays. Teachers
and Trustees who have not yet handed
In School registers will please do so
at their earliest convenience.
tt-18 tf WM. (XK)PKR.
Co. Supt Education.
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Summer School for
Negroes.
The Bummer School for Colored
Teachers will commence on Monday.
July C, and continue in session for one
month. J B B?rk of Georgetown will
1 be in charge and the sessions will he
held in the A M. E* cl.ur;h.
WILLIAM COOPER,
7-2 It Co. Supt. Education.
Summer School for
Whites.
. The Summer School for White
Teachers will commence Monday,
July 2rt, and continue in session for
one month. The exercise* will be held
in the court house and will be conducted
by Profs Ernest Wiggins and
A R Banks. A full attendance on the
part of public school teachers Is
urgently requested.
?Mf t t a \r /mnnVD
nilji.lA;il v^VAyron,
7-2 3t Co. Supt. Education.
Winthrop College Scholarship and
Entrance Examinations.
The examinations for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop College
and for the admission of new
students will he held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 10th, at
9 a. m.
Applicants must not be less than
fifteen years of age.
When scholarships are vacated after
July 10th, they will be awarded to
those making the highest average at
thi* examination.
The next session will open about
September 16, 1903.
For further information and a catalogue
address Pres. D B Johnson,
Rock Hill, S. C. 7-9
Registration Notice.
The office of the Supervisors of Registration
will be opened on the first
Monday in every month for the purpose
of*the registering of any person
who is qualified as follows:
Who shall have been a resident of
the State for two years, and of the
county one year, and of the polling precinct
in which the elector offers to
vote four months before the day of
election, and shall have paid, six
months before, any poll tax then due
- ? ?< - 1?aU J
and payaDic, ana who can oum mm
and write any section of the constitution
of 1805 submitted to him by tile
Supervisors of Registration, or who
can show that lie owns, and has paid
all taxes collectable on, during the
present year, property in this State
assessed at three hundred dollars or
more. J. J. EADDY."
Cleric of B >ar d.
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jP the State. Notwith>t
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{? ting you prices than <
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j* Here you find the Best
fl advantage. Our gener
)fi may feel sure of a warn
{? our corps of efficient as
W\ tion he enjoys of being
j) ' If you are a stranger at
j} that your Headquarters
Thanking my old friei
Ja trusting our future relal
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COLLEGE
OF CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON. S C.
118th YEAR BEGINS SEPT. 35.
$ LETTERS, SCIENCE. EXGltf
NEERING. One SeUoliijuhlp to
euch County of South Carolina.
3j TUITION $4U.
(jpBonrd and furnUhed n>oiii in Dorm- ft
itory, $10 per niontu. All c*n-?
didaU's for admission are per- JJJ
mitu-d to compete for Roye?-i
Scholarship*, which pay $100 a 5*
a rear. For Catalogue, address ft
HARRISON RANDOLPH, ft
President. X
A.'M. SNIDER,
Surgeon
Dentist.
Will in future devote his
whole time to bis Ringstree
office unless due
notice be given.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
W. L. BASS,
A Wnrnfiv at Law
LAKE CITY. S. C.
W. F. CLAYTON.
Attorney at - Law.
..FLORENCE, S. 0
Practices in all the United States
Courts, and in the Courts of Florence
and Williamsburg Counties.
DrBJ McCabe
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al accommodations are as gooc
n welcome and courteous atten
sistants. Our Mr Stanley just
an auctioneer without a superi
the Planters give us your busir
will be with us in the future,
nds for the liberal patronage gv
:ions may continue as pleasant,
YOUR FRIEND,
\ S. Moo
PROPRIETOR.
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WE HAVE THEM IN GREAT
VARIETY.
LADIES' in Fancy Iacc and Km broidery offeet.
Rood cheer Lawn from 5 to 25c.
INDIES' H. 8. HANDKERCHIEFS, all Linen,
5c.
LADIES' LAWN H. S. HANDKERCHIEFS,
In 1-4, 1-2, and 1-Inch heme, at 5 vent*.
LADIES' FINE CAMBRIC. 1-in H. S., 10c
or three for 25c.
LADIES' ALL-LINEN, very fine. 15c.. two
for 25c.
Alco a full line of COLORED-BORDERED
HANDKERCHIEFS for Udies and Children
from 3 to 10c.
We also have a nice assortment of
Handkerchiefs for Gentlemen.
at from 5 to 25c.
Wt have just received carefully aelccted line
of
Gents' Neckties,
In a variety of shades, only 25c.
Underwear,
This 1* the place to set these for Men, Ladies
and Children.
j0>T*M;iil Orders Receive litre fa I A
373 and 375 Kin? Strc
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OOPS STORE.Ladies'
Skirts.
We huve these up to date having had tben^
made to order. ^
Flannel Waists.
AU Wool, In Black, Blue, Gray Garnet
and Old Roe.
Ladies' Jackets.
Come and see us. We can give them to you at
from $1.50 to 15 In Oxford Gray. Blue and
Black.
Hosiery,
We have a fine line of these for Men, ladies
and Children.
Furniture Department.
SPOT CASH Pit ICES.
10-piece Imitation Walnut Suits, $14.
lo-piece Solid Oak Suits, $10 to $75..
10>piece Solid Walnut Suits, $75, $85 to
$125,
A. full line of wardrobes. $10 to 28.50.
.Solid 0?k Extension Tables. $5.
Centre Tables from 50c to $4.
Babjr-Carrtagcs, $H. $2.55 up to $12.
'to-Carts. $3.50to$18,
Children'* (.'halts, Rockers and High Chain,
select stock of Beds, $3. 50 to $13.
I/>nngcs, Couches and .Single Lounges.
Willow Rockers. $1.75.
Wood Seat, High Arm Rockers, (1.50.
White Iron Bods, $3.30. $1.25. $5, $5.30,
$0. ST. and $8.
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