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?hc (fountti Scroti KINGSTREE, S. C C. W. WOLFE, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS SUBSCR1PTION RATES: One copy, one year 31 25 One copy, six moiulis 75, One copy, three moms av| One copy, one year in advance ? 1 00 Obituaries. Tributes of Respect, 1 Resolutions of Thanks, Cards of Thanks and all other reading notices, not News, will be charged for at the rate of one cent a word for each insertion. THURSDAY, JULY 23. 1908. Charleston as of Old, Doea a newspaper mould the| thought of the community in! which it circulates, or does the community mould the thought of; the newspaper, or do they both act and react on each other? In j ^? ?o..l eitner case me quesuuu jo a yiuh| one. The feeling of Charleston I toward the small remainder of the American continent has long been a matter of public informa- | tion and general comment It! would seem that with the prog-! ress of learning and the in- j creased facilities for communica-! tion and travel, even the remotestj backwoodsman should learn to see over is. own yard fence, but none are so blind as those who ' will not see. When such an idi-! osyncracy becomes so astoundingly conspicuous, it would seem but i just and proper for one to inquire why it is and how it is that one of the most highly favored sections in lower South < Carolina persists in prepetuating! generation after generation with; idea? no larger than its own tiny! individual shell. Do the news- j papers control the idea, or does the idea control the newspapers? j A striking illustration of this, and one that commends itself for serious reflection to the thoughtful and unprejudiced mind, is found in the opening and closing paragraphs of a four-inch news item in the New6 and Courier of July 15th: "Those Charlestonians who have friends and relatives in Creat Britain will be glad to hear that, after October 1, the postage between the United States and that country will be reduced from five cents for the first ounce and three for every additional ounce, to two cents for every ounce or fractior of an; ounce." * * * "As many Charlestonians have traveled and are traveling in j Europe, and have friends in that I hemisphere, this improvement in postal facilities will be welcome news to them.'' These two paragraphs present a pitiful and pathetic picture of1 that old fashioned SDirit of ex-1 clusiveness that has so long enslaved the inhabitants of the little triangle across from Mount Pleasant. Such suburbs of Charleston as Boston, Philadelphia, NewYork, Chicago, New Orleans, New Haven, and one or two others around on the edges of Charleston will have no interest in this piece of glad tidings because they have no "friends or relatives in Great Britain" or because none of them "have traveled" or ever will travel "in that hemisphere." But this is not all ! Let us i analyze and examine a little fur-! ther. To whom will "this im- j provement in postal facilities be; welcome news ?" Aus. To "those: Charlestouians who have friends and relatives in Great Britiau." ?"C harlestonian s(that) have j traveled and are traveling in Eu rope, and have friends in that j hemisphere." Only "those"! This 1 is a long stride. It almost takes ones breath. That Charlestonians generally bear the reputation of thinking and feeling that they are it, to the exclusion of the small remainder of the rest of this continent has loug been ' known, but that a Charlestonian \ should be guilty of the sin of excluding Charlestonians is un heard of until now. It is a long step back toward the sea and a sign of dangerous conformity to< the habit and feeling of the inhabitants of the shells on the sea shore. We are loath to believe that in this case the ideas of the people mould the thought of the newspaper. Mr News and Courier, if the rest of us have no friends or lelatives in Great Britian, have never traveled and never expect to travel in that hemisphere, aud even though we shall never have any occasion to address a business letter over that way, ""Jo not deny us the pie honor of rejoicing wii Charlestonians" who ; graciously favored and wh earnings may hereafter be ed of the strain of such e ing demands. <,'tate of Ohio, City of Toledo,) Lucas County. J Frank J Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F J Cheney <fc Co, doing business in t.re city of Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and eveiy case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J Cheney. Snrorn to before me and subscribed ii '. /..L j r n. in my presence, mis otn uay in December, A D 1886. A W GLEASON, rSeal.] Notary Pnblic. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Seud for testimonials free. F J Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. SPECIAL NOTICES Transient Notices will be Published In This Column at the Rate of One Cent a Word for Each Issue. No advertisement taken for less than 25 cents. To Rent?Nice five room cottage. Apply to G Ollie Epps or Scott & Miller. 7 2 tf. For Sai.e?40 bushels Iron Clad Peas at $2.50 per bushel. Apply to J M Parker, Scran ton, S C. 7-2-tf. For Rent?'Two nice brick stores under Opera House. Stoli. Bros, t 7-23-4t Kingstree, S C. For Sai.e?New seven room dweling in town of Kingstree. Stole Bros. 7-23-4t For Railroad Commissioner. I beg to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Kailroad Commissioner. 1 am making my campaign, not on promises as to what I will do, but on what I have done. Those who have had business with the Railroad Commission will testify that I have ever been ready to discharge the duties of my office fearlessly, impartially, and to the best interest of the people of South Carolina, and that I have always been courteous to those desiring information or relief. 1 am the ouly Railroad Commissioner who has moved his residence to Columbia, so as to be in immediate touch with the work of the office. During my term of office 1 have personally inspected every line of railroad in the State, often walking crossties that 1 might be assured that the condition of the roadbeds and tret ties were safe. I have been often m every county in South Carolina, looking into the /-v f 1 Ua ffnf a v\ /I UUUUltlVU Ui liic 0LUUU1JO auu 1 III * proving the conveniences for the traveling public. I have stood for lower freight and passenger rates* better schedules, and safer modes of travel. The handsome majority you gave me formerly has always been appreciated and has been an incentive to a faithful performance of my duties. I hope to have your support in the coming election, and I shall strive ever to render you faithful service. Respectfully, BanksL Caughman. Tax Sales. By virtue ol execution to me directed I have levied upon and will sell for cash for taxes on the first Monday in August, the 2nd, next before the court house door in Kingstiee, S. C., the following described lands to wit: Fifteen acres, more or less, in Ridge township, belonging to Tom Williams, and bounded as follows: North, by lands of S. ,J. Burrows: east, by lands of Betsey McFadden: south, bv lands of ( Victor Gusganus and on the west by land- of estate of Sam Speights. A I SO Sixty acrt s, mure or jess. Ill i umc.t | township, belonging to Mrs. K. J. Bell , and bounded as follows: North, byi( lands of Cooper Bros.: east, by lands ;' of Mrs. S. B. Tisdale: south, lands of: Mrs. Elizabeth (handler and on the. west by lands of Ceoper Bros. ALSO Twenty-six and one-half acres. more or less, in Mouzon township, belonging to Anderson Wilson and bounded as fol-, lows: North by the Cades public road; | east, by D. E. Adams; south, by lands of 1>. E. Adams; west by lands of S.' W. Gowdy. ALSO One (1) lot in Lake township belong-' ing to stuckey & DuRant and bounded as follows: North, by lands of Winslow j Wright; east, by Darlington public {, road: south, by lands of Mrs. Willough-; by; west, by lands of Winslow Wright. Purchasers to pay for papers. Georgk J. Graham, S. W. C. July 14th, 190S. ' Candidates' Cards. (Announcements in this column will be published until the close of the campaign at the fol 1 lowing rates, provided the announcement does not exceed seventy-five (7.*>) words: State and Congressional candidates $.'>. <J0; County candiGtea $.1.00] J ^or 3rd Circuit < ^ offers himself to the j sburg.for the office of 1 tr rules of the to succeed i transfer-I now asks 1 ..or the full Li eady demon- 1 straueu w.iat he. llified f??r the 1 place. .i y CLaughlin. ; I hereby announc ? f 'a candidate for Solicitor of the* .1 udicial Circuit. subject to lh 2,' the Democratic primary. TCKky. I hereby announce . "a candi- . date for Solicitor of tl.e third Circuit, 1 subject to the rules of the Democratic ' primary, Philip H S*- j County Commissioner. Having been solicited by friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for I rhe office of County Commissioner for < Williamsburg county in the Democratic primary election, and pledge myself to abide by the sime. Having had three years experience in the office I feel that I am qualitied to fill the position, and ask the support of all Democrats. J. N. Hammet. July 1, 1908. Probate Judge. I hereby announce myself a co- didate for re-election to the office of Probate Judge for Williamsburg county,subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party P. McClurk Brockinton. 1 For Road Engineer I hereby announce my candidacy for appointment to the position of road engineer, subject to the primary elec- : tion. Under the recent Act of the legislature, I did not undei stand that any one could fill said position but a civil engineer, but since it has been put in , the primary and no civil engineers | are running, I am a candidate on my record, ana if elected will fill said position to the best of my ability. Thanking my friends for their favors in the past, I am ? Respeci fully, S. J. Singletary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Road Engineer for Williamsburg county, subject to the rules , of the Democratic primary election, ( and respectfully ask the endorsement of delegation and Clerk of Court I pledge myself to abide the result of the primary election. If elected I promise to do my full duty as I aee it. Jno. E. Godwin. Mr John M Eaddy, a man eminently 1 fitted in every way for the position, is 1 hereby proposed tor the office of road engineer at the approaching primary 1 ?thp result nf whifh hp will abide. voters. By solicitation of my friends I hereby announce my-t'lf a candidate for the office of road engineer for Williamsburg county, pledging myself to abide by the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. 1 earnestly crave the endorsement of the delegation and ; clerk of court. I have had several years' experience in road building and, : if elected, will discharge the duties of the office to the very best of my ability. J. J. Graham I hereby announce myself a candidate in the coming primary for the office of i Road Engineer for Willimsburg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Darty, and respectfully ask the endorsement of delegation and clerk of court. I pledge ruyself to abide the result of the primary election. If elected. I promise to discharge the duties of my office. B. B. ('handler. , RailroadCommissioner I hereby announce myself a candidate for railroad commissioner of South j Carolinia, subject to the rules of the ; < Democratic primary. James A Si m-j meksett, Columbia. S C. v Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers pleasant little pills that are easy to take. Sold by W L Wallace. United States Senate. I beg to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate in the approaching democratic primary, and I respectfully solicit the support of the I )emocratie voters of this State. R G Rhktt. For Coroner1 hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of Coroner of Wil liamsburg county, subject to all the rules of the Democratic primary. W. J. (iODWIN. The friends of II. M. Buraqws announce hi in a candidate for office oftoroner for Williamsbjy ;ounty subject to the rules of the xrratic prim try. Fitifc. I hereby announce myself as didate for the office of coroner Williamsburg county, subject t/ ue regulations of the Democratic pri ry. M 8 BUFF w m Thanking all my friendsL/*> theii support in the past, I recp^ illy announce myself a candidate ' re-election to the office of coronet *ect to the rules of the Democrat} I am an old veteran, having 'our years in the war, and during t term of my office I have tried to d<? m duty. I respectfully ask your suppor in the coming primary. v < R ^7amble. For Sheriff I hereby announce t /self a candidate in the coming primary for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Williamsburg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party and pledge myself to abide the result of the primaries. I earnestly ask the support of the 1 'emocratic voter^.jnd if elected, pledge my constant '.(forts to discharge the duties of the o,! ce to the satisfaction of my fellc^, ltizens. G'*^. Graham. For Auditor. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of j. J. B. Montgomery for re-appointment to the office of county Auditor, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. For TreasurerThe friends of R B Smith announce hisjiame as a candidate for the office 51 Treasurer 01 wiuiamsDurg county, subject to the rules ?f the Democratic primai y election. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of J. Wesley Cook for re-appointment to the office of County Treasurer, subject to the rule3 of the Democratic primary. For Supt Education. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Mr J G McCullough for re-election to the office of County Superintendent of education, subject to all the rules of the Democratic primary election. For the LegislatureI hereby antiourfte myself a candidate for the house of representatives, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. Jno 8 Graham. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the house of representatives, subject to the roles of the primary election. Respectfully, J Davis Carter. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Theo. 13. gourdin. Upon earnest solicitation of many friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives subject to the rules and regulation* of the Democratic primary. .My past experience will enable me to better serve my constituents and I promise, if elected, to discnarge my duties to the utmost of my ability without fear or favor. I thank my friends for their support in the past and again solicit their votes in the coming primary. W. P. Gause. Believing, as I do, that with two years' experience in the Lower House, 1 can now better serve my constituents. I hereby announce myself a candidate f<?r re-election, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. Thanking you one and all for the liberal support given me two years ago, 1 promise, if elected, my best services in behalf of my fellow-citizens. W. D. Bryan. t anrmnnpp mvself a candidate for I re-election to the House of Representative. If elected I will do my full dury as I see it to the best of my ability. Thanking my friends for their past support. I will abide the result of the Democratic primary and will support the nominee thereof. June 2, 1008. R H Kellahan. Congress 6th District. I hereby annonce myself a candidate for Congress from the 6th Congressional district, pledging myself to abide the rules of the Democratic party. J W Ragsdale. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to Congress from the Sixth District subject to rules of the Democratic primary. J E Ellkrbe, We are authorized to announce as a cancidate for Congress in the Sixth Congressional Distriet, Jamks R Ccggeshali., subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. I announce myself a candidate for Congress from the Sixth District, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. P. A. Hodges, Rennettsville, S. C. JI ay 30, 1908. @ :?:?:?:?:@:?:?:?:?:<i f tiay urn ? 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