The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, August 18, 1904, Image 1
VOL XX. KINGSTREE, S. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 18. 1904. Ntf3ff
LAKE CITY LOCALS.
Another Crate Factory-Tobacco Brings
Good Prices?Loiala.ii General.
Lake City, August 15:?Mr
and Mrs English Willis of Florida,
have been out on a visit to
the latter s parents, Mr and Mrs
M A Thomas. They, with their
two children, returned home Friday.
Work on the bank building is J
now going- on in earnest. The
walls are several feet high and
are being pnshed up rapidly.
The Outside is being built of
white hydraulic brick and the
penciling will be red. The bank
entrance will be at the corner
and fashioned something like
the entrance to the Argyle hotel
in Charleston?a large arch joining
at right angles at the center
and supported by an iron column.
Messrs D M Epps and H V Epps
who comprise the firm of Epps
& Epps, among- our most popular
and progressive merchants, left
last Monday for an extensive
and extended trip through the
North. They will visit many of
the leading cities of the North,
among them Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The principal object of the trip
is to buy their fall and winter
stock of goods? They are determined
to keep in the very
front rank of our business
houses, and they ransack the
leading markets of the country
to find the very best bargains
for their customers that money
can buy. They will get just
what this market wants and at
such prices that they will meet
all competition. On their return
thev will have something
interesting- to say to the readers
of The Record through advertising
colums.
Editor Wolfe was in town
Saturday morning on business.
Mesdames L O Holloway and
H V Epps have returned from
t heir trip to Waynesville, N C.
There is to be another basket
and crate factory in town. Ap- j1
plication for a charter will be '
made in a few days for thf
corporation that will erect and
operate this factor}*.
Mr S T Godwin is now putting
down his saw mill next to the
Enterprise Co's. plant.
Last Friday's rain put so
much water in the old McAlister
mill, which has recently been repaired,
that it was grinding 1
Saturday morning.
The town council is having a
good deal of work done now.
All drains have been cleaned
1 out, new bridges built where
needed, the streets and sidewalks
weeded and repaired and
a good deal of drain piping put
down. Of course some more
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worir is neeueu, uui mmi uao
been done is a vast improve- ,
ment and the only criticism we 1
hear is that it should have been
done before the hot days of summer.
Only about a fourth of a tobacco
crop has been made this
year and the weather has not
been at all favorable to working
the little that has been raised.
These things considered our
sales are good in quantity and
especially good in prices. Our
warehouses are handling proportionately
as much weed as
any in the State and more than
a good many. The prices are
one to two hundred per cent better
than last season and more
in some cases. Primings that
sold last year for SO cents; now
brings $2.00 to S3.00, and stuff
that commanded $2.00, now
bring $4.00 and up. Messrs
Chandler Bros., sold a load at
the Star Monday at H 1-2 to 30
cents and Mr D B Knight re
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ceiveu at tne same jjhh.c v i to
36 cents. W L B
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Martuary.
Died?On Sunday, August 14th,
1904, at the home of Mr S L Parsons
near Suttons postoffice, Mrs
Sarah E James, aged 60.
The funeral took place at Suttons
church on Monday evening, the services
being conducted by Rev H L
Singleton. A large crowd was assembled
at. the church and took part
in the last sad rites.
The deceased leaves two sisters and
one brother, besides a host of friends,
by whom her death is sadly mourned.
H.
Died?At her home near Lenud.
S. C., July 28th, 1904, Mrs B L
Gordon, who was born April 1, 186C, i
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una married >v o dluiwivy L'eeeuiuct
22, 188G. From this union were left!
two children to mourn her death.1
After the death of her first husband !
she married B L Gordon December i
23, 1894, who still survives her. Mrs
Gordon had been a member of the J
M. E. church twenty-one years and j
delighted in doing all she could to
build up her church and community.
She was a loving mother, a faithful
wife and a good friend.
Picnic at Lower Bridge- .
Please publish in your columns
that there will be a picnic at
Lower Bridge, Wednesday,
August 31, 1904. The public is
cordially invited to attend. Mr
Editor, you have a special invitation
to join us.
Committee: F N Moseley
A E Salters
W S Dentist
D S Brown
Salters, S C., Aug. 16,1904.
THE DEATH PENALTY.
A little thing sometimes results
in death. Thus a mere scratch, insignificant
cuts or puny boils have
paid the death penalty. It is wise
t?> have Hucklen's Arnica Salve
ever handy. _t's the be*t Salve on
earth and will prevent fatality,
when Burns, Sores, Dicers and
Piles threaten. Only 2">c? at Dr W
V Brockintou's Drugstore.
Suits to Order.
I will be at the Coleman hotel
Friday,. Aug. 19th, with a full j
line of samples of suits made to
order. Any one wishing a suit
will do well to see my line.
We guarantee fits.
D W Cunningham,
Representing
Cunningham & Dove,
Darlington, S. C.
I find nothing better for liver derangement
and constipation than
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets.-L F Andrews, Pes Moines,
Iowa. For sale by Lr D C Scott,
Kingstree; Lake City Drug Co.,
Lake City; Dr W S Lynch, Scranton.
This remedy never fails. Keep
it in your home it may save life.
For sale by Dr 1) C Scott. Kingstree;
Lake City Drug Co., Lake City; I)r
VV S Lynch, Seranton.
County Campaign Meetings.
The following places, as dates j
named, have been designated by the |
executive committee for holding ;
county campaign meetings:
Greelyville, Tuesday, August 1G. J
Trio, Thursday, August 18.
Morrisville, Friday, August 19. |
Johnsonville, Tuesday August 23.'
Lake City, Thursday, August 25. J
Kingstrce, Friday, August 26.
First primary election, Tuesday/*
August 30, 1904.
PUTS AS EN D TO IT ALL.
A grievous wail oitimes coniesi
is si result of unbearable pain from i
overtaxed organs, Dizziness, Back-i
aelie. Liver complaint and Consti- j
pation. But thanks to Dr King's!
New Life Pills they put an end toj
it all. They are gentle hut thor-i
ough. Try them. Only &5e, Guar-;
an teed by l)r VV V Brockinton.
A minister says a good tabbage
and a bad sinner both have hard
hearts. He doesn't say what kind
of hearts good sinners ifcive..
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CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES
| SPEAK AT GREELYVILLE.
i Crowd Numbered About 150, Including
Thirty Candidates?What Some of
the Speakers Said.
j The political spell-binders
' held their initial "meet" for the
county campaign of '04 at Gree!
lyville on Tuesday, August lb,
; in conformity with the campaign
{schedule tixed by the county exI
ecutive committee. The orator |
ical symposium was ladled outj
j from the rostrum of the town>
hall?where some of the speak-1
I ers, literally as well as meta-1
Dhoricallv, mounted to the alti-1
t?de of the rafters to breathe in
the cool, pure air of inspiration.
It may be said in passing that
Greelyville is the only town in
the county that can boast of a
town hall, and certainly candidates
as well as auditors felicitated
themselves upon this convenient
and comfortable place
of meeting. The meeting was
presided over by Mr R R Jeffares,
who impressed all present
most favorably by his capability,
courtesy and absolute!
fairness as a presiding officer, j
The tirst speaker was Mr T B'
Gourdin, a candidate for reelection
to the legislature. He
expressed his gratitude for the
handsome support given him in
the last two campaigns at
Greelyville, his home poll. He
believes that his four years legislative
training has fitted him
for the office of legislator, and
if returned he would be able to
serve his people with more su ccess
and ablity than before.
As their representative he had
always worked and voted for
what he conceived to be their
best interest^ and pledged his
lidelit}' and zdal, if re-elected.
Mr P S Wall also an aspirant
for re-election, followed. He
thankei Greelyville people
for past liberal support and was
prepared give, an account of
his stewardship. Had fought j
cotton seed license bill and gave
reasons therefor. Believed it a
measure opposed to poor man's
interests. Is not ashamed of
record as legislator. Two years
ago had stated frankly his opposition
to biennial sessions of
legislature and still believes it
unwise to change the present
system, though if the people of
the State voted in favor of it
would vote for it as their representative.
Opposes immigration
as a solution of labor problem.
The scum" and riff raff of
foreign countries* worse than
negroes as laborers.
Mr J Davis Garter was next'
introduced as a candidate fori
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ine legislature. rmiereu rate
reluctantly at earnest solicitation
of friends. Disagrees with
WaJl as to biennial sessions, as j
lie thought it would mean a sav-,
ing of $-5,000 to the State. Too
many appropriations made by j
legislature. Pension appropri-1
ation not too much but some colleges,
notably VVinthrop andj
Clemson, receive more than1
they really need. Taxes too
high?5 mills in SouMi Carolina!
and i of 1 mill in Florida. Be-1
lieves lien law should be re-!
pealed. Don't want Italian la- j
borers here. Unalterably oppos- !
ed to social or commercial equal- j
ity of negro, but favors him as |
a laborer.
Mr P H Stoll was the next1
legislative candidate. Has no,
political record. Essential re-'
quisites-for office character and i
qualification; Labor question
one of the paramount problems.
Negro becoming independent
and less valtijjale as a laborer.1
Danger/bfcty?giVs "little learn-,
iug". Oyer ninety per cent of
criminals ?egrpe.s, which entails
great expehsg 4ttpori\the white
taxpayers. Jmuaig*a,tion- needed
to build up th? waste places
of our count}'?not the lower:
r>f Ita lianu ' Knf tinrrfv
thrifty people from* England,
Scotland and^rmaliy. ;-Negro'
preachers often pretch more
damnation than salvation ahtl^
demoralise the race. Theoretically
believes the lien law detrimental
to farming- interests,
but is in favor of letting- people
of the State settle--the question.-'
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I Favors education but criticised
1 method of giving scholarships.
Will represent the people if
| elected. Running- for the honor
of the office and believes he has
character and ability to make a
good representative.
Mr John S Graham, another
, candidate for representative,
| said that he had represented
j this county three terms and
' ever tried to do his duty. His
conscience does not reproach
him with dereliction of duty.
| Personally is opposed to lien
law, but doesn't know the sentiment
of the people and wants to j
carry out their wishes. Favors
education, but the present system
is deficient, as there is lack- j
ing a connecting link between j
free schools and colleges.
Mr W S Camlin. Jr., was introduced
as the next candidate '
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IVJI ir^ioiaii ? c uvuuiij. x nuugui
the ground had been well covered
by ex-legislators and lawyers
and not much left for him
to say. Believes educational
interests have been neglected.
Favors increase of pensions for
old soldiers; all who are worthy
should be helped by the State.
Referred to poor road laws and
is in favor of capitation tax and
also tax on stock. First time
he has aspired to office and if
elected the people's interest
will be safe in his hands.
Mr W L Bass, the last legislative
candidate, reviewed some
of his work as a member of the
legislature. Legislative duties
no holiday affair to earnest representative.
Spoke of his winning
tight on shad bill, also his
successful effort to have pay of
witnesses increased. Remedy
for insufficient revenue of State
lies in equalization of taxable
property. Argued that property
should be listed at real
value. Repeal of lien law a
mpasnrp. State
has grown rich under this law.
Chairman of executive committee
had told him if the people
so desired the committee would,
allow separate boxes to vote on
this question. Corporations
should be wholesomely restricted.
By bill passed last session
taxing franchises, ?230,000 would
be added to State's revenue.
The legislative candidates and
candidates for supervisor were
allowed 20 minutes each, the
supertindent of education 10
minutes, other candidates limited
to 5 minutes.
Mr J J Graham, a candidate
for re-election to the office of
supervisor, was ready to give
an account of his stewardship.
Had given his whole time to duties
of the office. Unwritten laW
to give at least two terms to
county officials.Predecessor had
had six years to inaugurate
chaingang system, he (Graham)
wants 4 to try road machine, i
Produced statement showing j
that road machinery, mules and |
all expense inciaeni mereto
had cost the county $2,315.50;
had built lPmPesof road, which
at a low estimate would cost
$2510.85. This left the county
$195 ahead after paying1 fori
machinery, but one of the mules j
had died, which loss $195 about '
covered. The county's finances '
were better than ever before, all!
claims being" paid dollar for dol- i
lar when presented. Thinks |
poor farm should be established, j
Denounced as vile slander a re-1
port that he had used county
mules to make his crop.
Mr B B Chandler, also a can-:
didate for supervisor, explained
why he had reconsidered his ex- j
pressed determination not to run!
for supervisor this year. Had
made that statement in good'
faith after 1902primary, but had!
been strongly urged to make the [
race and had yielded tosolicita-j
tion of numerous friends. Each
year while supervisor had car-j
ried over one, two, three or
four thousand dollars balance at.
annual settlement. Had planned
to buy road machinery. Only
chance to have better roads is |
by increased taxation. Ifelec-j
ted will distribute equitably all
road taxes collected. Opposes
poor farm.
i
Mr Samuel .7 Sinsrletarv spoke
nf*xt as a candidate for super- i
visor. Is youngest man in tins
race. Was not financially able
to hold office of county commis- j
sioner (to which had been elec-!
ted one term) longer. He then
outlined his plan for working- i
t
'roads. Has his own opinions
and is man enough to act on
them. If at end of term records
show he has done nothing- will
not offer for re-election. If road
machinery proved an expense
would move it out. Wants to
be elected on merits, not on
looks.
Candidates for treasurer came ;
[next as follows: Messrs HE
Scott, G W Johnson, R BSmith,
j S W Gamble, J G Lifrage and
J H P Baldwin. These were fol!
lowed by Messrs William Cooper
land T Olin Epps, candidates for
superintendent of education.
For probate judge, Messrs S McB
j Scott and E M Smith were present,
but Mr Smith did not res!
pond when called. For coroner
| Mr R*K Gamble made a brief
| speech, his competitors, Messrs
IH M Burrows and-W S Grayson
l beinir absent.
Candidates for county commissioner
^, Messrs W W Moore, W,
M Smith, L A Moore and R B
Fitch made remarks, Mr T D
Gamble would not speak as some
of his competitors were not present.
Messrs R D Blakeley and
A R Eaddy were absent. For
supervisor of registration
Messrs W Isaiah Tisdale and P
j M Brockinton made brief
(speeches, Messrs J R Cox, G K
Mitchum and J Y McGill being
absent.
Every candidate was listened
to with police attention and the
audience, numbering some 150,
was liberal in bestowing applause.
The tedium of the meeting
nearly four hours long was
relieved by bright bits of humor
and ludicrous incidents?all of
which seemed to be free from
malice and taken in good part.
Messrs B C Whitehead, G J
Graham and J J B Montgomery,
candidates for clerk of court,
T n/1 nnrlifnr rMinarfi VP.
c^au -uuuiwv/i j ? v
ly, all, were present; out being
wjthout opposition, Mr Whitehead
explained, they had agreed
to spare the patient listeners
their contribution to the feast
of oratory, witl} .which the au,
?Hence had,doubtless been filled
to repletion?' .
At a future meeting we hope
to give synopses* of the other"
speeches, to attempt which in
this article would be to wholly
disregard the mechanical limitations
of a county newspaper.
The campaign party will
speak at Trio to-day at Morrisv
ille tomorrow.
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This disease has lost its terrors
since Chamberlain's Colic, cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy came into
general use. The uniform success
which attends the use of this remedy
in all cases of bowel complaints
in children has made it a favorite
wherever its value has become
known. For sale by Dr 1) (.' Scott,
Kiugstrce; Lake City Drug Co.,
Lake City; I)r W S Lynch, Scranton.
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