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Local and Personal. Mr James Epps is ill at his home town. Mr \V D Daniel was noted in town yesterday from Single. Mr R P Hinnant of Suttons was noted in town one day this week. Mr F Poston of Jav was iu town Tuesday and honored our sanctum with a call. Messrs L A Rogerson and \V P i Blake, of the Harper section, were I in town yesterday and called to see ns. Misses Li 1 lie and Belle Grvin spent last week visiting friends at Salfers. Mr Gilbert Epps has gone to Asheville. N 0., to spend some time for the benefit of his health. Messrs W M Tl-s.lale. L F Tisdale and P -le Ti>r of Bensou were noted in town ys tenia**. Our friend, C?pt Frank M Nesmith of Benson, was in town Monday and pleasantly called to see us. Hon K H Hellahan came home from Columbia and spent Sunday in town with his family. Mr B W Stewart of Lake City was in tow n Tuesday on business. Mr J Ellis Brunson, the popular ' and successful head of the Lake City Hardware Co., spent the day in Kingstree Monday. The time limit for the payment of town taxes expires tomorrow, February 1. After that date the peualty & will be enforced. Former Supervisor B B Cnandler of Home was iu town Monday and found tinn to call pleasautly to see us. I I Mr S Alexander Tisdale, a friend who is always welcome, called Monday to pay us his respects. Messrs J F Rodgers and W J Willougliby of Scrantou were risitr ors in town yesterday. Mr J H Nexsen of Summerton came orer yesterday to be present at the marriage of his sister, Miss Alma, to Mr E Carol Burgess. Mr Peel Epps, who has been attending achool at Wilmore, Ky., came home last week to recuperate from a recent indisposition. We congratulate Solicitor Wilson ?we congratulate the State?upon his election as judge. Au honest, fearless aud incorruptible man will , wear the ermine.?Georgetoion Times. Messrs J C Everett of Saltere Depot and L P Kinder of Kiugetree hare beeu recommeuded to the Governor for appointment on the board of county commissioners. We understand that there were about twenty applicants for this position. Capt Frank G Mauldin, a gradu-l ate of West Poiut academy and formerly a member of the faculty of that institution, but who is now in charge of the "Gen Henry Knox," a torpedo boat stationed at Charleston, has been visiting the family of his sister, Mrs N D Lesesne. HOUSE VOTES FOR LOCAL OPTION. Passes Carey-Cotbrai Bill by a Good Majority. Columbia, January 31:?By a vote of 68 to 55 the legislature today voted down the Smith substitute for the Carey-Cothran local option bill and passed the Carey-Cothran bill by a vote of 74 to 48. The substitute was a straight prohibition bill. This vote will probably sound the . death knell of the Great Moral Institution. Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar, the original laxative cough syrup, acts as a cathartic on the bowels. It is made from the tar gathered from the pine trees of our own country, ! therefore is the best for children. It isgood for coughs. c#lds. croup, w hooping cough, etc. Trv our offer k Nexsen-Buraess. Miss Mamie V Nexsen and Mr E Carol Burgess were happily married Wednesday: afternoon, Jauuary 30, | at the home of the bride's parents, near town, Mr and Mrs | Inlin \l Wvcen The eeremonv was performed by Rev E e| Ervin, pastor of the Williams-j burg Presbyterian church, only a few friends being present outside ofthe members of the families of the contracting parties. This afternoon a reception will be given the bride and groom at the home of Mr Burgess' father Mr G W Burgess, near Monzon postoffice. The bride is quite a popular and accomplished young lady and has the best wishes of a large circle of friends, while the groom, Mr Burgess, is the manager of the People's Mercantile Co., and is one of Kingstree's prominent young business men, whose host of friends congratulate him on winning so fair and charming a bride. LAKE CITY LOCAL NEWS. J Events of the Past Week Briefly Chronicled. Lake City, January 30:?W F Clayton, Esq., of the Florence bar, was in town Monday. Messrs LeRoy Lee and L W j Gilland came up from Kingstree' Monday and spent the day on | professional business. Mrs Ida Cole of Bethel passed i through town a few days ago on j a visit to relatives in Rocky | Mount, N. C. Mrs Fannie L Camon and i w;.i_ i? ? r_ u Alias oeuiiiu jacv^uiiuugu i'i; Scranton spent last Sunday in town. Miss Mattie W Bardin of Char* leston, is visiting at Dr TB Hinnants. Mr M Stackhouse of Latta spent several days last week at Rev S J Betkea's. Mr Arthur L Jones has gone to Asheville, N. C. His stay is i indefinite, as he has determined to remain in that climate until fully restored to health. Miss Mollie Nachman left Sunday morning for a visit to relatives in Dillon. Senator W L Bass came home from Columbia Tuesday morning quite sick. Mr 0 S Baldwin spent Saturday and Sunday at Monks Corner. This ' ace is supposed to be somewhere in the jungles of Berkeley county and has to be re-discovered on the approach of every train. Mr V G Arnette has entered the employ of the Wilson Lumber Co. at Salem. Mr J F Eppes, who had charge of the Lake City High school last year and is now teaching in Marion county, spent Saturday Qnn/loiT IM fnu'n xpi4k aim uuuuaj xu iv/" u "u? friends, who were glad to see hira. Kev V I Masters of Greenville was here the early part of the week. The brick building of Mr H H Singletary, at tke south-east corner of Main street and Aclinavenue, is completed and, in the opinion of many, is the handsomest and best-propor' tioned business house in the town. The old cattle pen on Acline avenue, which was in the way of those who went down to Damascus or anywhere else, has at last been removed. Cato, the Roman Senator, for several years closed every speech he made with the same words "Carthago delenda est." His modern namesake closes every day's work by addressing a postal card to his "juncybouncy." W. L. B. I .. Cotton Disease Investigations. Practical investigations upon the diseases of the cotton plant in South Carolina have been started at the South Carolina Agricultural Experiment station and these investigations can be materially aided by the cooperation of the cotton growers in the State. During the coming season specimens of diseased cotton plants are earnestly solicited from growers who will send with the specimens the following information: (1) When planted? (2) When were diseased plants first observed? (3) Do you find lice or red) spiders on the under side of the leaves of the plants which appear diseased and when were they first observed? (4) What kind of fertilizer was used (Formula); when applied; how; and how much per acre. (5) Do you find the boll-worm doing- much damage? When c.id it first appear? (6) What crops were grown on the same land the three preceding years? (7) Is the soil red clay, yellow clay, pipe clay or a sandy clay; loam, sandy loam, or chiefly sand; if black soil, bottom land, or upland? tfD Has the weather been dry i \- / or rainy and is the crop growing vigorously or is it unhealthy? (9) Has the particular trouble reported been observed in previous years and are the affected areas in circular or irregular patches, or is it scattered here and there over the field? Address all communications and specimens relating to this subject to the Botanist, Clemson College, S C. Are you troubled with piles? One application of ManZan will give you immediate relief.?Sold by W L Wallace. First Amal Statement. The following appears in the current issue of the Southern Banker, a financial periodical published in Atlanta, Ga.,:' The first annual statement of the Bank of Williamsburg at Kingstree, December 31, showed capital stock paid in, $40,000; net profits, $4,069; deposits, $70,693; loans, $58,950; cash and in banks, $47,794; total resources, $114,820. Among the strong points made in the above re port are: There are no bills payable, nothing due banks and bankers, no individual, firm or corporation owes the bank as much as one-tenth of the capital and surplus. The officers are: C W Stoll, president; F Rhem, vice president, and E C Epps,1 cashier. Special Club Offers. For a limited time only we are able to make our readers the following club offers, payable in advance. No 1. The Semi-Weekly Columbia State, The Southern Agriculturist, The Southern Poultry Journal, The Southern Ruralist, The Southern Fruit Grower. The County Record. The regular pi ice for the six being $5.50, we mak? you them for $3.25. No 2. The Sunday State. The Southern Poultry Journal, The Southern Agriculturist, mi., o....1. P,?atiot X lie OUUtUCI II Xfcuiaaiiev, The Southern Fruit Grower. The County Record. The price for the six being $4.50, we make you a price of $3.50. The County Record. 1-3-tf HELP IS OFFERED to v*orvr::Y young people, We r- Hst Iv request all younsr persona, no matter l.o-v it. . J > --.r iti-ant or education, who wish to obtain . n; uj'- huc:ne? training and good poeiti-n. < r'tc 1" f vs? mail for our proat half-rate o " r. . oes \ iiidt'i encirnceanrl probable fortune i.'Uc", Don't cl-in/. Write today, -ii -""v Tttflrteta Collet-, Ur.con, Ca Early cabbage plants at People's Mercantile Co's. SPECIAL NOTICES j Transient Notice:* will be Published j In This Column at the Rate of One Cent a Word for Each Issue. FOR SALE?One Talbott & Sons 10 hp engine and boiler; one Hall Gin, . Feeder and condenser, all in good reI pair VV ill take $J00 for whole outfit. Address, Box 15, Kingstree, S C. i l-l7-4t WANTED?A man with sufficient plough force to work at least a twohorse farm 01 ehares, or will rent four horses and land to right kind of man. Address Wm CooPkr, Cooper P O.. S C. l-17-3t WANTED?Persimmon and dogwood logs. Will pay cash for car-load lots at points of shipment. For particulars address T <hilds, Sumter, S C. ll-29-2mo FOR RENT?One store house in town fCades, SC., known as the Poxworth Stand. J C Moore. 1-24-4t Notice. My office days will be Mondays and Saturdays of each week. During my absence, key will be found in the Clerk of Court's office P M Brockinton, Judge of Probate, 1-24-21 Notice. A meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Greelyville is hereby called to be beld on Saturday, February 16, at 10 o'clock a m., in their banking room at Creelyville, S C., to consider the advisability of increasing the capital stock of said bank fifty percent T W Boyle, President. January 21, 190". 1-24-11 Notice. My regular otflee days are every Saturday and the first Mundav in the month. J G Mc' CI.LOUOH Co. Supt of Education, 1 31 ?It W illiamsburg County. Afcttfr REVIVO SSr fo%u*T0REI mum ydiMi i t? tO lay. ItuU powerfully ul Quickly. Curec when ethers fall. VoU|a?MUN|tl> their lost ?fc?d. ami old bob may r?ortr thalr yautktml rigor by using BBTlTa. It toltkly aid gulatly remorea RtrmiiM, Last Vitality, Sexual Weakness sush as Last Power, Pali: ng Memory, WuUi| Pies as as. and effects of aaIt-abuse or exceaa aad ladlaeretiea, which on flu one for atndy, baataaaa or marria*a. It aot only cures by starting at tks aeat af disease, bat la a great aerre laala aad llaad bandar, bringing back tka plak gisw to sale abacas and remoriis tha Bra f mn. It warda off at> proachlagdlioo? lulu onhiTlut EBV1TO, 1 ao other. It oaa fee carried la rest pocket. By mall, fl.M per paekare, or tlx for |i.M. vTe (fire free ad rite aad counsel to all who wish it, I with y areata* Circulars free. Address | MYJU. UICIRI M.. Marine Mfe. Ckicate. ML For gale in Kiogstree, S C. By D O Scott, drnggiat. |g Ollie Epps. I K1NGSTREE, S. C, I x Dealer in X I General Merchandise. 1 SPECIALTIES I Bibles and Testaments, | School Supplies, I I Fancy Stationery, I Post Cards, Waterman's Fountain Peas, NcCail Patterns, Candies and Fruits, Fancy Groceries. Call on me {Corner Main 5t g Opposite Depot, I 1?17-3 mos. I Notice The County Board of Control of the dispensary for Williamsburg county , will meet in the office of the ( ounty j Supervisor for said county at 12 m, Fnj day, February 1, 1907, for the purpose of electing a dispenser for the Scranton dispensary to serve for one year. 1' D COCKFIELD, Chairman. l-17-2t /\ \ V HC@STl|NE JOHFAPDj^VEL I :fl tfee? id South ?Cuba. unexcelled for luxury /1th the latest Pullman ? horoughfare Cars. j maps or any informa JftX (OASTft 11 ? 1 f IflQpQl s ?% iDerwee North jh FloridaA passenger service and com fort, eq u ipped v Dining, Sleeping and 1 For rates, schedule, tion, write to WM. J. Gene I man v I W. L. Bass A. C. Hinds BASS & HINDS, Attorneys-at-law KINGSTREE, S. C. 9-30-tf. 1. MIS BIB. m Lake City, S. C. Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty. All Work Guaranteed. \a/. L. BASS Attorney at Law LAKE CITY, S. C. Dr R J McCabe Dentist KINQSTIEE, - S. C. JOHN 8. WILSON. 0. OLIVER O'BRTAN. Wilson & O'Bryan Attorneys-at'Law, Manning. S. C. 7-19-6mo. FOE SALE. Brick lo any quantity to suit purchas er. The Beat Dry Press Machine-made XBKI OlC-sr Special shapes made to order. C'orrepondenca solicited betore placing your orders. * W. R. FUXK, Pressing Club Notice. Since the recent fire I have reopened ray Pressing- and Tailoring business upstairs in the Funk building where I will be pleased to serve my patrons. J. F. Fulton. 1-15?tf. Auditor's Notice. I, or my agent, will be at the following places on days below mentioned for the purpose of taking returns for year 1907. Returns must be made for all personal property and for all sales or purchases of real estate made since returns of 1906. All males between the ages of 21 and 60 years are liable to Poll tax unless exempted by law and must make a return of same. A penalty of 50 per cent will be emposed upon all parties failing to make a return. J anuary Kingstree 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Indiantown 7 Benson 8 Bloomingvale 9 MorrisviTle 10 Rhems 11 Kingstree 12 Rome 14 Lamberts 151 S B Poston's Store 16 E F Prosser's Store 1? Leo Jjj Kingstree JJ Church Scranton 22 Lake City 23 and 24 Cades 25 Concord 26 Kingstree 28 and 29 Hebron 30 Mouzous ? , 31 February Kingstree 1 and 2 Gourdins Suttons ? Trio I Harpers ? Kingstree 9 and 11 Greelyville 12 and 13 Salters H and 15 Kingstree 16 to 20 inclusive. JJ. J. B. Montgomery, 12-6 Co. Auditor. CRAIG, 1 raj Passenger Agent, H j Wilmington, N. C. J WKM HDHHWHBHnin IF you are considering what you need and where to buy a Suit, an Overcoat or a Cravenette Rain Coat. You'll soon find that the "Bentschner & Visanska" label on all garments stands for reliable quality and fair price, Our stock of Suits and Overcoats is in splendid shape. Whether in need of a Full Dress, a Tuexdo or a Business Suit, you'll find no trouble getting pleased here. Some extra big values in Black Suits, single or double breasted?well worth your attention. Mail orders receive prompt and careful attention. Mck J Hi.. S L Corner Kloi I Basel! Ste, Charleston S. C. Fire Insurance. The largest and most liberal companies in thd world, such as, Insurance Company of North America, Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., Hartford Fire Insurance Co. Co T.Ann >aa crru\A whon it. 1UC UCOl 1*3 IIVUW WV gwu ??MV comes to Fire Insurance. You hare to pay for it, see that your risk is carried in a company of unquestionable reputation. For rates call on or write to L. H. FAIREY At Bank of Kingstree. 1-24?tf. Tone the liver, move the howek, cleanse the system. Dade's Little Liver Pills never gripe.?Sold by W L Wallace. \ ECZEHA and PILE CURE rnrr Knowing what it was to suffer, \ UL \ I will give FREE of CHARGE, IIILI to any afflicted a positive cure for Eczema. Salt Rheum, Ersypeias, Piles and Skin Diseases. Instant relief. Don't suffer longer. Write F W WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Avenue, New York. Enclose stamp. -616-1 yr. Vnfmp fn flrftHitnrfi. A1 V VAVV VV V* vwa All persons having claims against the estate of Alfred Yarborough, deceased, will file claims duly attested with, and all persons owing the said estate will make payments to the undersigned. Elizabeth Yarborough. j Administrator. Scranton, S C. 1-10-It * I J