The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, August 20, 1908, Image 3
CAUSEWAY OVER !
PUDDING SWAMP
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FILLS LONG FELT WANT-POOR CONRAD
TELLS OF CHAINGANG'S GOOD
WORK.
Editor County Kecord:? I
had occasion to make a trip with
horse and buggy to the mouth of
Pudding swamp to look after a
large flat boat I towed up the river
^ " - some time ago, expecting to bring
down a load of shingles, but failing
to get a full load, I left the large
flat up there securely tied and some
low down villain or villains untied
/t and it floated down and it lodged
on some strong snags, and it would
have been impossible for me and
several more to get it back into the
water, bnt fortunately the road ovor
seer kindly took the chaingang
that was there building the causeway,
about 16 stout fellows whose
muscles equal a lion's, with two or
three htaves and without any fuss,
bad it in the water.
I afterwards went out to the
camp with Mr James, the overseer,
took dinner with him and had some
of the best corn bread and straight
coffee also some nice fried fish. I
Aid not ask how thefi3h were canght,
but I supposed as the water was
down quits lew in the swamp, that
the gang perhaps who are diggingtfce
<?useway found them in a hole cut
off, which would soon be dry,and it
was just as well to take tham out of
their misery and eat them. Anyhow
I did not ask any questions as
fish belong to the people, so the law
say?.
Now Mr Editor, I waut to say
something about the causeway that
is being built across Pudding
swamp, near where it empties iuto
Black river. Dear old Black river!
My old life-loug fiieud! Same old
stand-by friend, just like the good
people that live along its banks,
raising cotton, tobacco, corn, sweet
potatoes aud chickens, always willing
to share with Poor Courad.
Mr Editor,you may think I dwell
too much in praise of my friends as
1 if no one had friends but me, but I
can't help it;I speak from the heart
' Yes, seed sown iu the heart's deep
well; the joy, the good we may uo
here no human tongue can tell.
Well, I must go back and say
somethiug more about that causeway.
I never was more delighted to
see a piece of work done in my life.
That part of the road in the swamp
has been neglected for moie than 50
years. I do not think there could
have been a more dreadful road in
the State. I lived in that section
for the first part of my life and
rmany times I have waded that
-swamp in cold, freezing weather,
cursing those who were to blame for
the neglect. It a is thousand wonders j
that human beings and beasts have j
not been drowned in the wretched
-crossing, but thank God, a causek
way is now being built that causes
the people on both sides of the
^ awamp to rejoice.
Our supervisor is having a good
piece of work done, and his efficient
overseer, Mr James, is having' the
work done in good shape and I was
jurprised to see as much doue iu so
short a time. The gang is workiug
hue. A word is icarcely spoken,
no loud commands, all gentle, and
the shovels of dirt falling like clock
work. I had a long aud severe letter
written some time ago about that
same road, condemning all who had
been responsible for that great neglect
and as I was on the way to Tue
Record office some one told me
ithat the chaiugang had gone up
apd had begun work, sol tore up
the letter and since then I have been
up here and seen the good work go
ing on nobly that will bd a monument
to Williamsburg countv.
O J
( I am an old Confederate veteran
and have seen some great nioLiiments
If unveiled in memory of the soldiers
and sailors of the Confederacy and
my greatest boast is I was one
of Kobt E Lee's veterans from Manassas
to Appomattox, but 1 don't
care much for monuments .Wehavel
had enough of them. Let us build )
monuments that will do the living
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good and those that are to come
hereafter, and no doubt when we
who are here now will be gone and j
others in.our places will be crossing
old Puddiug swamp on this fine
causeway, little children will ask
their fathers, or perhaps graud-fathers,
when that causeway was built
mA?r Ua frtl/l it- nraa Knilf
i?UU LUU > Uv ivm tut4b iv nuo vunv
by the chuingung aad the overseer
was kind to the couvicts and he or
she heard father say his name was
James and that the road supervisor
was named Singletary. Theu
the child will say: "Why, father, it
must have have taken a long time to
pile up so much dirt."
Yes, if the patriotic people of the
South want to do what I think noble,
instead of raising money for 1
monuments to the dead, let them
give it to the f>or old tottering soldiers
or their poor, sad widows.
Let history tell of the valor and |
deeds of the Confederate soldiers.
One line in General Lee's farewell
address at the surrender at Appomattox
is sufficient to tell all, when
be said in closing:
"With an nnceasiug admiration '
for your constancy and devotion to 1
your country, I bid you an affection- j
ate farewell." i
Yes, let the old soldiers meet ev- !
ery year as long as any are living !
i . ?i r , mi 4
ana caiK 01 me pasu xucjr cujuy
the picnics and reunions still, and I
am glad to attend them myself^ \
It seems as if the causewf ,s
the swamp will soon be r .ted <
and I see a notice in the NTY j
Record by Mr Ned Kennedy, one ]
of Workman's noble leaders, that a
grand picnic will be given by the
people of old Mouzon and Work- ,
man sections. I hope to be there <
on that day and rejoice with them
and help them eat cake and chick- i
en pie. j
Mr Kennedy said contributions
that will help the dinner wil be received
by Mr Stackley in Kingstree, 1
Yes, the merchants, and in fact all .
of Kingstree, would not do wrong
i to give something, as many a wagon
| with flour, bacou, hardware aud dry
| goods has crossed that once wretch!
ed road. I know what I am till king
I fnr lliai-o ia u'lierti I slient the
auuui, 1U1 inviv *w ?? 1*V4 V .J.~- -
best part of CO winters and summers.
Yes, loads and loads of merchandise
have gone that way and Poor Conrad
never failed to carry his pockets
loaded with candy and often, shoes
in hand, wading the ice cold water
of Pudding swamp, and not much
pudding for him until he reached
the fire-3ides of friends who have
never turned their back upon or
slighted him a time.
Well, Mr Editor, I will come to a
close by welcoming you back from
your trip to the health resort and am
glad to hear that your health is
much improved. Oh! Mr Editor, I
have some idea of how a wife feels
when the husband whom she loves
and obeysaud whom all her hope is
ce'ntered on, is so unfortunate to be
afflicted with sickness and is restored
to health and returns home, 1
' i
* * # ? A _
| to say notnmgot tne many menus
who meet him with smiles and a
| warm grasp of the hand. There are i
the wife and dear little prattling ba- '
by to meet you at the gate?itis enough :
to make a-man feel that life is worth I
living indeed. I
I have said enough for this time, ]
and may God bless you and help '
you. Longwave The County Record
over the land of the free and
the home of the brave.
P. C.
(
At to Quotations.
How many persons can unhesitatingly
name the source of the familiar (
quotations? Many a man goes through (
vfRkAia xAA.linrr o cinnrlA nlflTT C\t ]
uic wiiuuui icauiug a oiu^tv v.
Shakespeare, but probably no English J
speaking man goes through life with- (
out quoting him. If he sneers at "a
woman's reason." he quotes Shakespeare;
if he refers to "a trick worth
two of that," be quotes Shakespeare }
again.
Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer" '
Is not a popular work, but one line of
It?"Ask me no questions, and I will
tell you no lies"?Is known and used by
everybody. 1
No Libortlos.
"Well," said Edith s mother when <
the child^arrived home from the tea
party, "did you have a good time ?*
"Yes, thank you, mamma."
"And did you play nice games T*
"Yee, mamma."
"And did you have a nice tea?" i
"Yes, mamma." 1
"1 hope, Edith, that you behaved |
yourself like a little lady. You did
not take any liberties, did you?"
"No, mamma. There wasn't any
on the table."
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Sour
Stomach
No appetite, loss of strength, nervoot*
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, sour risings, and catarrh
of the stomach are all doe to indigestion.
Kodol relieves indigestion. This new dlscov*
ory represents the natural Juices of d!ge>
tlon as they exist in a healthy stomach,
combined with the greatest known toaia
and reconstructive properties. Kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indlgertioa
aoa ajspepsia, ou\ uus iwnvw iwii?j
b?ipa stomach troublM by oUanidof,
purifying, svoatsnlnf and straaffbaoinf
tha mucous mom b ran as lining ths stomach.
Mr. S. S. 8*0. af Rerwwood. W. Vs.. ?r??
M | vaa troubled ?Hth MV Mnrsooh tar HpsMrfSsm
Kodoi ourod m ?d n in warn uatsc B taaA
IsrhsW."
FOB BACBAOMB?WCAK KIPBBVB
TBV
IMWTTt K1M1T aad HADBB1 PtlLI MwdtsB
Bwpawdbf t. o. CMBirr AOQ^naiiiji
For Sale by W L Wallace.
DR.KINO'S NEW DISCOVERY
Will Surely Step That Cm*.
-s Ske Likes Geed Tktag*.
>1 rs Chas ? Smith of West Frank*
li . Maine, says; "I like good
thi^a^nd have adopted Dr King's
New e Pills as our family laxai
Mce meu ^ine, because they are good
*nu . \r work without making a
fass a? /at i." These painless parsers
sold at D C Scott's drug store.
25c.
For Sale.
One 12-horse power boiler, a 10-hcrse
?ower ensrine, a 60-saw Van winkle
3in with Press, shafting etc., also a
IriitMill. 'Cerium easy. Part cash.
Balance to suit purchaser. Apply to
D M Ervin, Kingstree, S C. 8-6-tf
FOR SALEBrick
in any quantity to^suit purchas
;r. The ttest, ury rress iMacnine-maue
-v IBISICIZ. x
special shape* made to order. L'orre[HMidenee
solicited beiore placing your
>rder>. W. R FUNK.
Don't try to regulate others
before you regulate yourself.
fr/ m best thing for a growing boy!
Kf Learning to shoot well and '
R SELF-CONTROL, DECISION, AND
*.- *11 in* to STEVENS FIREARMS EDUCATION.
i Ask your Dealer tor Stevena Kifles?
Shotguns?Pistols. Insist on our timehonored
make. If you cannot obtain.
we ship direct, express prepimi, upon
receipt of Catalog Price.
t .'TTi1. :.K- you w?:i< t > I now *t?i .t tin-STKVKN'S
14 found m 110 Puge llliutratcd C?Uloif. Mailed
for four rrr.U in ttampi to poy ptmt t&. Beautitul
Ten O'or Hancr?In* decoration for your
"deVoro.nb room?mailed f >rC irnta in ?Ump?.
J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO.
P. O. Dox 4097
Chicopee Falls, Mass., U. S. A.
jdBF* &
Fxcelleat Health \ dyice.
Mrs M M Davison, of No. 379
Gifford Ave., San Jose, Cal., says:
"The worth of Electric Bitters as a
general family remedy,for headache,
biliousuess and torpor of the liver
and bowels is so pronounced that I
am prompted to say a word in its
favor, for the benefit of those seeking
relief from such afflictions.
There is more health for the digestive
organs in a bottle of Electric
Bitters than in any other remedy I
know of." Sold under guarantee at
D C Scott's drug store. 50c.
For Sore Feet.
"I have fouud Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to be the proper thing to use
[or sore feet, as well as for healing
Durus, sores, cuts, and all manner
)f abrasious," writes Mr W Stone,
)f East Poland, Maine. It is the
aroper thing 100 for piles. Try it !
? ? ? i i "n n
50id unuer guarantee at jj vj ocon s
lrng store. 25c.
Farmers' Supply Co. invites you to
nake their two stores headquarters
ivheu iu Kiugstree.
DeWitt's Little Early Kisers are
:he best pills made. They are well
known, pleasant, gentle, prompt little
liver pills. Insist upon Early Itis?rs.
?Ve sell and recommend it. Sold
byB C Scott, M 1).
Attention. Asthma Suffers!
Foley's Honey and Tar will give
immediate relief to asthma sufferers
and has cured many cuses that had
refused to yield to other treatment.
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
remedy for coughs, colds and all
throat and lung trouble. Contain,
uo harmful drugs. W L Wallaces
A
Guarantee!
JOHN BRADEN,
the Handsome,, Standardbred
Stallion, is now to be
found at the stables of
J. M. TRULUCK,
k jBlliBTEE, - - - 12M0
Lake City Horse Go.,
LIKE CITf, 8. C.
4-16-tf
outy Campaign Schedule
Editor County Record: Please
publish the following schedule for
information of candidates who are
expected to address the voters of the
county:
Kingstree, August 12.
Greelyville, August 13.
1 John8onville, August 19.
Lake City, August 20.
" All pledges must be filed and dues
paid on or before noon August 11.
A. H. Williams, Co. Cb.
June 27, 1908*
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Read irThiers & Merchants
Bank's j* ^sfssoe.
liiiiliiTl
PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY
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Build up Home Enterprises
Buy Brick From
Greelyville Brick Works.
Correspondence So.icited.
E. O. TAYLOR, Pres.
S. V. TAYLOR, Sec. & Treas.
5-21-tf.
W. Leland Taylor,
DENTIST.
GREELYVILLE. S. C
5-21-tf.
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R. E. & E. N. B EATY
ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS
Georgetown, - - - S. C.
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Railroad Surveys
and Construction
Prompt attention on out of Tovd Work.
3-19-tf
M. ID. Nesmith
dentist,
LAKE CITY, ---SC.
W. L. BASS
Attorney at Law
LAKE CITY, S. C.
Dr BJ McCabe
Dentist.
KINGST3.EE, - S. C.
J. D. MOUZON'S
? * ? i? r?* I I ^
DAKBtK onur
?in the?
Van Keuren Hotel
is equipped with up-to-date appliances.
Polite Service, t ompetent
Workmen.
5-8-08.
W. P, TENNENT
A^CHITl C T
General Contractor and Builder
Solicits your business. Estimates
cheerfully furnished on all
: ; kinds of work. : :
126 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 Timmonsvilb and
Beulah and residence at National
Cemetery. : : : : :
4 A New Orleans i
j|j Because she die
v nourishment from hi
She took Scoff's ,
J$[% Result:
1 Ol S>dn^d a pound
] ALL DftUGGU
Hereafter we positively refnc>a
frt miKlieti onrr i?fimmnnii,a_
lua^ IV/ |/ UV/ilOll UUJf WlUUlWUtVM"
tio9 received at this office later
than Tuesday, noon, except local
and personal items, which
will]not be available later than
Wednesday, noon, for the current
week. By trying to be accommodating
we are thrown late
every week and we are tired of
it. This notice applies to
EVERY BODY.
4-25-tf.
Read the Parsers k Merehaits I
Balk's ad. this issie.
Special KoticePresidents
of clubs who have not '
yet forwarded lists of managers for ;
their respective precincts in the
ensning primary election will appoint
managers at once and send
in their names to C W Wolfe,Se'cYy,
Ki ngstree, S C i
A H Williams,
County Chairman.
8-13-2t
The Largest and Most C jmplete
Establishment South.
S. HOT * SON, I
?manufactuh :rs of- <
Sash, Doors, Blinds ;
Moulding and Building Material,
Sash Weights and Cords j
CHARLESTON, S. C.
Always That I can save l
Remember you money on j
cipu nnnnc inn online
OADn, uuuno amj uliiiuj
AND OTHER <
BUILDING MATERIALS.
Wholesale Prices Direct from
Factory. Everything Guaranteed
to come up to Specifications.
D. J. EPPS, Kingstree, S. C.
Representing Cberaw Door I Sash Co.
jiniTpifj
? Annli?l hv skilled mechanics
( is worth a fair price. Cheap J
} mixtures slopped on by cheap J
r painters are dear at any price. )
r We expect to receive a reason- j
r able equivalent for our labor. 3
r But we give an honest dollar s r
r worth for every dollar we get, r
r and we endeavor to permanent- )
r ly satisfy our customers. }\
ALFRED WELLS, j
t Painter and Paper Hanger, )
f KINGSTREE, S. C. i
} Leave orders with }
\ Kingstree Hardware [Co. \
BBHBIPHpHpUH
j ? y . "B ^
I ^1 b da k I W+J
I ^PROCURED AND DEFENDED.'Send model,
drawing or photo, for expert search and free report.
Free advice, how to obtain patents, trade marks,
copyrights, etc., |N ALL COUNTRIES. _ I
Business direct with Washington saves time, I
money and often the patent. tj
Patent and Infringement Practice Exclusively. I
Write or come to us at H
633 Binth Street, opp. United State* Patent Office,
WASHINGTON, D. C. j
Cp
ivoman was thin. O
I not extract sufficient V
it food. X
Emulsion. X
a day in weight t
TS: SO*. ANp 11.00 X
BUILDING
DONE
At \
Your'
'Own."
Price. \
C. E. HARRIS,
General Contractor
and Builder - - - . ,
Giredyville, Sooth Carolina.
L-16-tf.
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Kingstree
CAMP NO* 27.
l?t and SrdKoadai
|JNpHSaH II Nlghta ln^ emch
> v->v^mHS. WjtfSi! Visiting choppers oordially
Invited to com*
vc3fe$?&> upaDdsiton a stomp
V or^hang about on tbt
PHILIP STOLL,
) 27 12m. Con. Com.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve
The Best Salve In The World. .
Registration Notice.
The office ot'the Supervisor of Begstration
will be opened on the 1st
lay of July and will remain open con:innously
every day. except Sundays,
hrough the months of July ana
\ugust for the purpose of the re-regis-'
:ering of any person who is qualified**
follows:/
Who shall have been a resident of
he State for two years, and of the
;ounty one year, and of the polling precinct
in which the elector offers to
rote four months before the day of
election, and shall have paid, six '
nonths before, any poll tax then due
ind payable, and who can both read
ind write any section of the constitution
of 1895 submitted to him by the
Supervisors of Registration, or who _/!
can show that he owns, and has paid
ill taxes collectable on during the
present year, pioperty in this State
issessed at three hundred dollars or.
nore. J. Y. McGILL,
Clerk of Board.
"'I
l?V 1
insurance.
Fire Insurance,
Tornado Insurance,
Plate Glass Insurance
Life Insurance.
Health Insurance,
Accident Insurance, * v.
Burglary Insurance.
?
We represent only
Companies of unquestioned]
reliability^and f
a policy is as good as J
a gold bond.
We'll
Bond You,.
As Cashier, Treasurer
or any position
of trust in any of the
largest companies in
America.
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The Williamsburg
Insurance & Bond- I
ing flgencu,' I
OFFICE OVER L STACKLEY'8 |
STORE, I
Kingstree, - S. C. J
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KILL the COUGH
AMP CURE the LUNC8
w,th Dr. King's
New Discovery
FOR Colds 8 jSEk. 1
AND All THROAT AND LUNG TROUBLES.
GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY
OR MONET REFUNDED.
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