The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, June 25, 1908, Image 2
BRYAN TAKES PART
IN RAIL GAME.
INTERESTING DESCRIPTION OF PICNIC
GIVEN BV THE COMMONER
FORCE.
It was upon the banks of Bine
river that The Commuuer force held
it6 annual picnic on Saturday, June
6. It took a special train of two
cars to carry the force and the ne
eessury provisi -jis from Lincoln to
Crete, and the entire twenty-two
miles was made merry by song and
Story. At Crete C J Bowl by, editor
of the Crete Democrat, took the
party in charge end escorted it to
the banks of the then raging Blue,
# som: quarter of a mile from the
depot. Three big gasoline launcn
es were soon loaded with men,
women and children, baskets and
ice cream freezers, and then the
buats headed for the picnic grounds,
four miles up stream. A prettier
spot could not have been selected
for the day's outing, nor could a
prettier day have been provided by
Bpecial order. It had been raining
for days and days, and the night
before there was a downpour that
made the preparing picnickers feel as
blue as the name of the river. But
upon the high banks of the Blue
the ground was as dry a powder as
house. The sun shone warm and
there was just enough wind to keep
the leaves stirring.
There are always two numbers on
not. rvrArrro m mo t V) ft fr
I LIT VVUIUIVUll ^ivgiuuiuiv V.v <
ate great excitement?the dinner
and the ball game. Candor compels
the statement that average
ability as eaters exceeds the average
ability as ball pbyers. Everybody
ate, but only eighteen of the force
of sixty played ball.
Just imagine, if you can, a
"bunch" of fifty or sixty peeple,
men and women, w ho work in congenial
surrouudings and under the
6ame roof from month to month,
getting together as one big family
and around one table?everybody
: "
happy and everybody anxious to
make everybody else happier?and
you can imagine what a time The
Commoner "bunch" has at its annual
outing. The snowy cloth, which is
made of paper, is spread under tintrees
and piled high with fried
chicken, baked beans, sandwiches. J
salads, baked meats, more beans, j
additional sandwiches, oranges, olives,
pickles, additional beans, vegetables
and other sandwiches.
Stowed away in the big baskets are
takes era I ore. and over vouder, wait
ingfor a later hour is a freezer of ice
cream. With laughter and joke the
crowd settles arouud the banquet
board, there is a moment of silence,
and then clearly and sweetly the
* strains of "Nearer, My God, to
Thee,'' float upon the summer air.
After dinner an hour of quiet
rest, and then the annual ball game.
As an exhibition of the national
game it may have been open to criticism,
but as a provoker of fun it
had Weber & Field, DeWolt Hopper,
Francies Wilson, Frank Daniels
Tim Murphey, Roger Brothers,
Lew Dockstater, A1 Fields and all
the rest of them backed off the
boards. About half of the participants
were impeded by skirts, but at
that they played as well as their
comrades of the other sex.
There were two remarkable fea
tures about the game?the wierd
umpiring by C J Bowlby and the
remarkable fielding of W J Bryan.
To the great surprise of his support;
ere and himself, and to the consternation
of his opponents, he dragged
down a couple of long fly hits, fielding
them in without a bobble. The
4 performance, however, was somewhat
mitigated by his insistence
that the game end right there.
. The contesting nines were made
from the business offices and editorial
rooms, the editorial rooms
drafting a few from the subscription
department.
Off through the woods to gather
yacca blossoms. Up to the spring
to drink the cold water as it came
murmuring from the rocky hillside.
Swinging in the hammocks and
sitting under the trees. Jumping
the rope and running races?and
then the ice cream and cake and
I
I
J lemonade.
As the sun dipped far into the
[west the crowd once more boarded 1
! the launches and started for home. 1
'An hour after Lincoln was reached
it began raiuing again. Seven times 1
The Commoner crowd has picnicked, '
and seven times it has had a beanti- 1
'
fill day sandwiched in between rainy
days.
AH this may sound uninteresting
enough to tne casual reader, but it
was g'orious fun while The Com- 1
I monei crowd was engaging in tlie
i pleasures herein related. From the
tinv baby that spent most of the '
dav m the hammock, to the oldest
, man in the crowd?of course there
were no old ladies? everybody ha J a '
I royal good time. Ani the 1908
picnic will be the subject of conver- i
sation during lunch hour until the '
time comes to begin preparations '
for the 1900 picnic. 1
And may 1900 find every one of
us present to ^answer the roll call '
before we boa -1 the train fot the 1
picnic grounds.? The CotMmouer. '
Nature has provided the stomach
with certain uatural fluids known '
as the digestive juices, and it is 1
through these juices that the food '
we eat is acted upon in sucn a waf* '
as to produce the rich, red bloou {
that flows through the veins of our '
body and thereby make us strong, |
healthy and robust, and it is the 1
weakening of these digestive juices
that destroys health. It is our own *
fault if we destroy our own health, 1
and yet it is so easy for any one to 1
take it promptly, but take something ^
put the etomach out of order, jj
When you need to take something q
you know is reliable?something like
Kodol for Dyspepsia and Iridigestion.
Kodol is pleasant to take, it
is reliable and is guranteed to give
relief. It is sold by Dr W L Wallace.
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AN Unwelcome Kiss e
Beatrice, aged five* spent the dav a
playing with Tommy, her little four- j(
year-old neighbor. When she was *]
ready to go home she hugged and ^
kissed Tommy, agaiust his tearful f
protestations. Reporting the matter g,
to her mother, she concluded, with, 0
"But, mother, Tommy should hare ^
been brave about it, any wav, lgj
soulhdn't he?''?July Lippincott'x. ?
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W.E. Ward,of Dyersburg, Tenn., ^
writes:"This is to certify that I have w
used Foley's Orino Laxatave for
chronic constipation, and it has ?
proven without a doubt to be a thor- (:
ough practical remedy for this trou- p
ble, and it is with pleasure I offer |(
my conscientious reference.'' W L 8j
Wallace. t]
Newspaper Advertising. a
si
If I had the mouey I would put
the Gospel red hot into all the daily
papers, I would use the advertising ^
departments and pay for the adver- ^
tising." t
Thus spoke Kev A C Dixon, of '
Moody church, a few days ago, in g
a talk to the Congregational niin- ^
isters in Masonic temple, Chicago, ^
concerning his ideas of the new doc- ^
trine of evangelism. Mr Dixon gave v
utterance to show that outdoor and
secular hall religious meetings were j
better attended and more effective j
than meetings held in fashionable j,
chu relies. c
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ClfBson Scholarships. c
The examination for the award of *
j*
Scholarships in Clemson Agricul- .
tural College will be held in the
County Court House on Friday, July
3rd. at 9 a. m. Applicants must fill
e ... 1- - 1 t ?
oui proper iorms, 10 ue eeuuieu iruiu
the County Superintendent of Education,
before they will be allowed ^
to stand the examinations. For betailed
information applj to the Supt.
of Education, or the President of '
Clemson College.
Applicants for admission to the ^
college, who are not seeking for the i
scholarships, will also stand entrance
examinations at the court
house July 3rd.
The Scholarships are worth $100 1
and free tuition.
The next session of the college t
opens Sept. 9,1908. 1
For catalogues and information ]
apply to P. H. Mell, President. 1
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I
Advice to Yoong Men
Young man,open your cars. Your
Uncle Toby wants to whLper a f?w
words of ad"ice. Let these words of
wisdom trickle down into your thinki
:e i
[*411K 11 you nave one, anu cut, h\*u?
there into your heart. You are on
the threshold of life. That is to say
rou are just now beginning to get i
ready to enter into teal 'if". You
have been having a picnic heretofore.
You are full of life and hope. He
careful that you do not get full of
some other things that will leave
you feeling desolate and lonesome,
snd with a bad, brown taste in your
mouth. You no doubt have a home.
Remember, it is the sweetest place
du earth. Ask every old man who
has gone over the trail and he will tell
you the same. You have a mother
She is the best friend you have on
earth. Enthroue her in your heart
as its queen. Spink never a harsh
word to her. It wilj return in the
lays to come liKe a burning coal of
fire. Be kind and loving to your
father. Listen to his ad vice,for it is
guided by both experience a:iu love.
Have you sisters? Love them as you
lore your own life. Be kind and
courteous always to them, and it
will not be unnatural for you to be
kind and courteous to somebody else's
lister. Don't be in a hnrry to leave
* V"rr*"There i? plentJ of time to
L the trouble you care to have
n the future. ^
I*
Enjoy yourself with the young
oiks but don't be in a hurry to get !
narried. There's plenty^oi time, and
he girl crop is not going to run out.
1 hasan't failed since the world bejan,
when yon do ma'1 up vnur
nind to get married, do food deal
f thinking obout it i> rniigil ,
, very serious proposition Some
nen regard mairiage much the same ,
a they do catching a horse. They go '
ut and "rope" the first one they (
an find on tlie range. Then they
roiider why marriage is not a "thing
f joy forever." If you waut a giltdged
girl, one that is all-wool-and p
-yard-wide, figuratively speaking,
x>k for one who is kind to her mo- "
her, and to her brothers and father. ^
let one that is popular in her own
anuly. If you want to ride down the
tream of life in an old rickety skiff,
n that requries half of your time to
ail out the water to preyent it from 9inking,
get one of these flashy, gig- "
ling gad-abouts, across between a utterflv
and a grasshopper. One ^
hat practices daily: "What is home
ithont a mother to wash the dishes
nd do all the other work." When a ^
irl line that cools off she's colder
ban a load of ice in Februrary.
'ind a girl that can love you, not
)udly and gushingly, but with a
ilent, invisible and irresistible force ^
hat absorbs your whole being. Such
girl as that for your wife will _
trt-ngthen every good purpose in ?*
our life, and will de in truth: "A ^
hing of beauty and a joy forever."
let a good-looking girl if vou can,
. ........ ", y
lit get a good girl it it you nave to *
ake a plain one. Nature is not al- "
ays lavish iu her gifts. To some
he gives beauty of form and face, |
nd very little brains and heart,
.'lie tiling to choose is a good heart
nd head. These grow more desirable j?
dth age, while beauty fades. ^
When you do get married, go to
musekeeping at once. Don't sponge. besides,
no house is big enough to
told two families. Be self relient.
Jet up for yourself. Pull off your ^
oat and gloves, summon your course,
kiss your wife, and you are
eady to tackle the problem of makng
a living, If you don't get on in
he world as rapidly as you expected c
tr wish don't pet discouraged. Don't
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top. Don't look back. Kiss your
vife, spit in your hands, and work
larder. If you get the kind of wife
tell you, work will will be sweet in
he thought that she will share the J
esults of your efforts. If yon marry
me of those butterfly-grasshopper
jirls your work will be burden,
jecause you will know that it is npt
ippreciated. This is enough for one
lose, for even good advice can be
?iveu in too large vuautities. There
jvill be more in the future.?Ex.
Big cuts or little cuts, 6mall
scratches or bruises or big ones are
healed quickly by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. It is especially good ]
for piles. Be sure to get DeWitt's. !
Sold by W L Wallace. I
The Largest and Moot ( ^iiiplete
K>tahlishment South.
GEO. s. .*?*** i son;
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"ash,; Dc\ Blinds
Mou 1.1. "" '<!1nir Material, j'
Sash , in d, Cords
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PATRONIZt HOMt INDUSTRY
Build up Home enterprises
Buy Brick Prom
Greelyville Drick Works. j
Correspond' t Solicited. 11
E. 0 TAYLOR, Pres.
S V. TAYLOR, Sec. & Treas.
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IV. Uiand Taylor,
DENTIST, - 1
GREELYVILLE. - S. C.
E. & E. N. B EATY ?
ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS {
3eorgetown, - - - 5. C.
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Railroad Surveys
and Construction
rompt attention on out of Town Work.
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V. L. Bass A. C. Hinds
BASS & HINDS,
Attorneys-at-law
KNGSTREE, S. C.
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Yf. ID. N e smith
DENTIST.
.AKE CITY, - - - S.C.I
\a/. L. BASS
Attorney at Law
LAKE CITY, S. C. . =
Dr R J McCabe!
Dentist.
QNGSTJiEE, - S. D.|
J. D. MOUZON'S ;
3ARBER SHOP
?in the?
Van Keuren Hotel
i equipped witli up-to-date apiliances.
Polite Service, t ompetent j
Workmen.
5-8-08. I
W. P TENNENT
ARCHITECT
General Contractor and Builder '
Solicits vour business. Estimates cheerfully
furnished on all
: ; kinds of work. : :
26 Evans 'Phone 1962
FLORENCE, S. C.
Supervisor of construction New School
Building and Superintendent of work
on U. S. Post Office and of John McSween
Co, stores Timmonsville and
Beul&h and residence at National
Cemetery. : : : : :
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surveying nun^cs
I am properly equipped
to handle drainage problems
as well as to survey
and plat real property. 1
Laurence H. McCullough <
NESMITH, S. C.
Title, Mortgage, Bill of Sale,
Lien on Crop, and Lien and Bill of
Sale combined blanks for sale at
this office. 2 13tf
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Guarantee!
JOHN BRADEN,
the Handsome,, Standardbred
Stallion, is now to be
found at the stables off
J. M. TRULUCK,
A GUARANTEE, - - - $20.Ctt
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Lake City Horse Co..
LAKE CITIT, S. ('.
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"COTTOH
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TOBi
There will be a number of si
Fall and we are ready to serve
splendid crop prospect we are re
enlarge our floor space, and rath
Queen Stoves and Ranges from v
price
20 3Pei
We have just received a carl
fered at a low price. Remember
AAPA .9r PA'C Piinf A 1 en
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Cutlery and Razors. The Robes
predate our friends' patronage a
t'nued confidence.
Lake City k
LAKE C]
"A dollar
is a doll;
There is no better way
dealing with
J. L. Stuckey, the ol
man.
I have a splendid line <
Bines. Wii
that in view of the hard time;
above cost.
A nice bunch of HORSE;
at prices to suit.
J. L Stui
BANK OFK
Kingstree* Soi
CAPITAL $ 30,00(r~
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best thing for a growing boy 1
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W acquiring qualities of
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ibiects of both in Lake City this
; them. In anticipation of the fl
jpairing- our warehouse so as to I
er than remove the stock of O.K.
warehouse we have reduced the M
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oad of Wire Fence, which is of-;^^|
we are headquarters for Benja-'^W
we offer exceptional values i? . H
on Razor can't be beat. We ap-.' j
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