Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE SAGE OF POSSUM FORK * THINKS SOKE ONE HOAXED OUR < LAKE CITY CORRESPONDENT- J FLOODS AND THEIB ORIGIN. < 1 Editor County Record:? < The floods have come and gone, bnt our bridge at -Johnson's ferry was saved by the foresight of Supervisor Singletary by ripping up the flooring and putting it ou top of the haud railing and by nailing "bat tons'' from bridge post to caps, etc, and by ropes tied to trees before the water got over the bridge. No damage around Johnsonville 6ection, but Mr J G Eaddy, just over in Florence county, leporte nine-tenths of his fine crop ruined. The back water in Muddy creek was over the road dam at Ard's X Roads. But I see some oue told your Lake City correspondent that Pee Dee hud cot ud to the Half " ***v" *""" n? Mood od Lynch's river at Mr SK mon Postou's. Now, I want to know who told that story, or was he joking, or does he thick Lynch's river water is never muddy? It is true that Pee Dee in every freshet reverses the current at the month of Lynch's river and it runs backward to Goat island at Clark's creek and thence down Clark's creek to Pee Dee again, and sometimes the current is reversed np to Dobbv lakes?but Pee Dee water at the lialf Moon, 8 or 10 miles farther up, is something else. No! No! Pee Dee water has not been there since Noah's J1UOU. Jl UUUBMIUO ui jcoio ww<? ^ old Adam was bom when God said: j 'Let the waters under the firma- ( ment be gathered together in one i place and let the dry land appear"; < when the ocean bed sunk down the mad waters, rushing down to the sea, cut out channels for the rivers , and swirled and drifted Pee Dee i Band from Godfrey's ferry for miles 1 " 1 along her Eastern side, now knowu as "the sand hills", with a stunted j growth of pines and black-jack, you i can see to day how the ewirling wa-1 i ter8 left the sand in the nills and 1 hollows, and you know it is Pee Dee sand by the isinglass in it. No! No! Pee Dee sand did not drift up to- i ward Half Moon, but Half Moon ! sand drifted towards Pee Dee from * that day to this. Speaking of the floods, the know- ] ing ones say they are caused by the / destruction of the forests ana tne ' remedy is reforestation. But they [ are caused by ditching and canaling, ; which turn all the heavy rains at j once into the rivers. Talk about a 1 remedy for floods! Just as well talk 1 about a remedy for dying! They have [ come to stay and floods will occur as , often as concerted conditions pre- : rail. They are the result of drain- l age, agriculture and civilization. We must not stop drainage and I pull my hat to the man who advo- , cates government aid in draining our i lower counties. They are too low down to cause floods. If the govern- ' ment cut canals, eveiy poor man can , drain his land into them and hurt ( nobody, but help all, as well as us in 1 Possum Fork. 1 " ^ Wfcen Trifes Become Troibles. i If any person suspects their kid- 1 nevs are deranged they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and sot risk having Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay gives the disease a < stronger foothold and yon should ? not delay taking Foley's Kidney ' Remedy. * W L Wallace. < 1 Citation- ; STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA i Williamsburg, County. 1 * By P M brockington Esquire, Pro- . bate Judge. Whereas, C E Brockington made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Ad- i ministration of the Estate of and effects of Dr J R Brockington. Therse are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and Ci editors of the said Dr J R Brocking- 1 ton, deceased, that they be and appear < before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Kingstree, S C, on the 26th ] day of September next after publica tion thereof, at 11 o'clock in the fore- ' noon, to show cause, if any they have, 1 why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under ms' hand, this 8th day of | [ September, Anno Domini, 1908. Published on the 10th day of Septem-' 1 ber, 1908, in Thk County Rkcord. P M Bhockixgton,Probate Judge. I OCEAN AN ENORMOUS POOL Winds and Currents Keep It Moving Round and Round. The discoveries of modern science have revealed monsters of the ieep as terrific as any that ancient fancy created and have shown that >ceans are not mere waste9 of water, but the homes of an astounding rariety of living things. Mose than this, it has been discovered that the ;eas themselves have each a sort of aw of existence which they obey. ? \ /P.. .t nr.A lhe hvarograpnic omce at nasuington has for years been trying to learn eomething of the characteristics of the Atlantic ocean as a great moving body of water by means of t>ottles containing papers, which have been dropped overboard from ressels in many places to drift at the mercy of the winds and waves. Many of these bottles have been found and picked up again cither in the open sea or on shores where thev had stranded. Knowing from its records where the bottles had been thrown overt>oard, the bureau lias been able to trace in a general way the path they must have followed in order to reach the places where they were found. Being partially filled with air and then securely corked, the bottles 3oat on the surface of the water ind go wherever the winds and the rurrents of the sea carry them. Bach bottle contains a record of the ? 1 5 i # IX. Xl O ?iace ana aate 01 its suu-img. ouuic )f those found have floated for nany months on the bosom of the Atlantic and traveled thousands of milea. It has been ascertained that bottles dropped overboard between the ihores of the United States and England or Prance generally travel ?waxd the northeast, following the jourse of that great river in the >cean called the gulf stream. Bottles started off the coasts of Spain )r Africa travel westward until they arrive among the West India islands. Along the European side )f the ocean the bottles take a southerly course and along the American side a northerly course. Thus as a result of winds and i currents the whole Atlantic is shown to be slowly circulating iround and around, like an enormous pool. This accounts for the stories that were current in Europe liundreds of years ago of strange objects of human manufacture havng floated from the new to the old world, thus giving a clew to the existence of undiscovered lands across the sea.?Los Angeles Times. Fire Caused by Sea Waves. In spite of apparent impossibility i fire was caused by water some few rears ago on the western coast of Ireland. The rocks along this coast, which the huge Atlantic rollers have for centuries been slowly breaking down and piercing with great caverns, contain in their lepths masses of iron pyrites and alum. At one part of the coast the water penetrated to these, and a rapid oxidization took place, which produced a heat fierce enough to set the whole cliff on fire. For weeks the rocks burned like a regular volcano, and great clouds of 6moke and vapor rose high in the air. When at last the fire died out, great masses of lava and clay burned to brick were found in every direction. Th? Carnivorous Ants. The subject of vegetarianism had occupied a great deal of attention in tne family. One day the fivefear-old was out walking with his elder sister, and he meddled somewhat too freely with the affairs of i large colony of ants. He deserted them rather suddenly and came back to his sister's side, rubbing his bare legs vigorously. "What's the matter V asked sister. "Oh, nothing, only them ants sin't vegetarians," was the sententious reply of the youngster. Kaolin. The name kaolin is said to be derived from a hill near Kingtih:hin, in China, called Kaoling, sphere the clay was first found in considerable quantity. The kaolin earth was first sent to Europe by. a Jesuit missionery of Kingtihchin about 1795. A similar clay was soon afterward found near Schneeberg, Germany, and used in the manufacture of porcelain, thus laving the foundation of the famous Dresden ware. Kaolin i3 found in Nebraska and in some of the eastern states. Not to Blame. Governor Oglesby once visited the state penitentiary at Joliet to hear complaints of prisoners and inspect the premises. The governor stopped before a cell containing an unusually ugly man. "My man," Baid Governor Oglesby pleasantly, "how did you get here?" "For abducting a girl," growled the man. Governor Oglesby looked him over critically and then said: "Well, I'll pardon you as soon as I get back to Springfield. You could not get a girl in any other way!" French and English Tastes. How far does the great "healthy British public" like to see exhibitions of the horrible? Certainly not like the French, for, although Paris has abolished the publicity of the morgue, a French company like the Grand Guignol can go on year after year, and French newspapers will nublish nictures of the eoroses and I J -? - I .all that sort of thing as English newspapers would not dare to do. To call it "morbid" is begging the question. It is simply different from ourselves.?London Tatler. Quick Relief for Astbma Sufferers. Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages and if taken in time will effect a cure.W L "Wallace, Following the Cat. "I can write," 6aid a little girl aged five to her aunt when she came in from school one day. "I'm delighted to hear it," replied the aunt. "And what can you write?" "I can write cat and mat and bat," said the child. The aunt gave her paper and pencil. <rWrite cat here *? ? -i? ?:j c a l 99 lor me, ene sum, uuu uic ecc. The child wrote the word fairly, but put the letter C with its back to the A. "That is very good," 6aid auntie, "only look, dear, you have made the C the wrong way." The child gazed at the word for a moment. "But the cat was going that way!" she exclaimed. For prompt relief ia cases of weak back, backache, inflammation of the j bladder, urinary disorders, kidney troubles and rhe. matic pains, there is nothing as gooav?JDeWitt's Kidney aud Bladder P. The effect of these pills is shown i a very little while. In fact, yo \ will feel better the next moruing, as they act promptly. They are antiseptic. Be sure you get DeWitt's. We sell and recommend them. Sold by D C Scott, M D. Tennyson's Humility. The poet Tennyson was gifted with the craee of humility. TTift let 't O # * ters disclose his dissatisfaction with himself and his achievements. He pitched his ideals high, and he knew, none more clearly, when he failed to grasp what he had reached after. An anecdote contributed by the Duke of Argyll and quoted by Miss Cary in her volume, "Tennyson," exhibits the poet's humility. "The first words I heard him utter," says the duke, "remain indelibly impressed upon my memory. On being introduced to him at an evening party in the house of Lord John Russell I said, perhaps with some emotion: " T am so glad to know you!' "Not in the tone or voice of a mere conventional reply, but in the accents of sincere humility, he answered : "'You won't find much in me, after all/ " Do not forget that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the beat pills made. They are pleasant little pills that are easy to take and are prompt and gentle. We sell and recommend them. Sold by D (J Scott, M D. We hare only two day* to lire. It la hardly worth oar while to tpend then In cringing to contemptible rascal*^Voltaire. Foley'8 Onno Laxative is a new remedy, an improvement on the laxatives of former years, as it does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take. It is guaranteed. W L Wallace. Cokesbury Coni COKESBUR Founded In 1834. Located in Piedmont Belt. Sti Health record hardly surpassed by any school Tuition and Feea, $115.00. Write for catalogue. G 7-30-8t Organized, Develope PrinciDle of Cons Along Progress BANK OF WE LKINC8TREE. : ~ RESOURCE Solicits a share business, feelinj our ample resc rior facilities w ciation "with u agreeable and j C, W. Stoll, Pres. E. L. Montgomery. Asst. ( A Sure enough knocker. J C Goodwin, of Reidsville, N C, says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a sure enough knocker for ulcers. A bad one came on my Fg last summer, but that wonderful salve knocked it out in a few rounds. Not even a scar remained." Guaranteed for piles, sores, burns, etc. 25c. at D C Scott's drug store. Book Name Blunders. A London publishing house for a long time kept a book in which were noted the curious blunders made by those who asked for books. "Worcester's Diseases of the Colander" was asked for. "The Worcester Diocesan Calendar" was what was required. "River Frozen, Silent Gold and Unstepped Lands" was demanded. The book wanted was Rev. Frazer's "Silent Gods and Sun Qfnnnn/1 T on/^c 99 ApffPQfl ^ by Crockett, Pseudonym Library, was turned into 'Tlay Actress and Cricket In the Pandemonium Library." "The Boy Ilero," by Walsham How, was wanted, but the c "Hector asked for "The Boy Hero c Walthamstow," and the samf genius turned "Frondes A.gr^ ^s" into "Bounders and Heretic ' Will Interest Many. Every person should know good health is impossible if the \ neys are deranged. Foley's Kidn Remedy will cure kidney and blao der disease in every form, and will build up and strengthen these organs so they will perform their functions properly. No danger of Bright's disease or^diabetes if Foley's Kidney Remedy is taken in time. W L Wallace. A New Relationship. Tommy's mother had married again, and, though Tommy didn't in the least object to his new father, he was somewhat puzzled as to their relationship. "Mamma," he said, "is this man my step-papa?" "Yes, dear; he is your step-papa-" "Well, mamma,"pursued thoughtful Thomas, "you call me your little lad, don't you?" "Yes, dearie; you are mamma's little lad!" "Then, mamma," concluded Thomas, <fl suppose *1 must be my step-papa's little stepladder." Just a Slip of tho Pen. Summer Boarder?You wrote me that mosquitoes were nowhere in this neighborhood. Farmer?I reck'n there's some | mistake, pardner. I must o' writ that mosquitoes were now here in the neighborhood.?Judge. 4 Bargains In Heathen Deities. There is an old curiosity shop in London which makes a specialty of heathen deities. All kinds of images, small and large, handsome, hideous and grotesque, are on view. You can choose an antique Aztec god from Mexico, carved in heavy stone and hideous enough to scare a burglar; you can purchase a marble deity from Mandalay, a wooden atrocity from the Ju Ju land of west Africa or a gilt joss from the Chinese temple. Millions of bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar have been sold without any person ever having experienced any other than beneficial re suits from its use for coughs, colds and lung trouble. This is because the cpnuine Folev's Honev and Tar n * in the yellow package contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Guard your health by refusing auy but the genuine. W L Wallace. 'erenee School, y, s.c. idents have free access to famous Sulphur Springs in tbe South Faculty of strong teachers. Board, i. BENJAMIN DUKES. Rector. d and conducted on servative Banking live Lines, the EJJAMSBURG SOUTH CAROLINA S $150,000 of your banking j confident that urces and superill render assois permanently irofitable. : : E, C. Eppsf Cashier, Dashier, F. Rhem, V. Pres. FRUIT Extra Fruil onr] R11 anu i\u HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NE1 FINEST ON Hammocks. ICE CREAM Refriger ZINC LINED AND WHITI Screen Doors c Everything to be found in Stoi COFFINS ANt BIG STOCK HOUSE AN KINGSTREE HARDY - - ^ ^ 'A dollar is a dol\i There is no better way ti dealing with J. L Stuckey, the olc man. I have a splendid line of BIB. Wiiii: that in view of the hard times above cost. A nice bunch of HORSES at prices to suit. J. L Stuc KO< For Dyspepsia s If you Suffer from Indige the Stomach, Belching, Sot etc., a little Kodol will Relit Kodol supplies the same digestive juices that are found In'a healthy stomach. Being a liquid, it starts digestion at once. Kodol not only digests your food, but helps you enjoy every mouthful you eat. You need a sufficient amount of good, wholesome food to maintain strength and health. But, this food must be digested thoroughly, otherwise the pains of indigestion and dyspepsia are the rociiTt. When yonr stomach cannot do its work properly, take something to help your stomach. Kodol is the only thine that will give the stomach complete rest. Why? Because Kodol does the same work as a strong stomach, and does it in a natural way. WCHICORA 8 Greenville, Owned and controlled by the I Carolina.A high grade college for w< Graduate courses in the Arts ar sion, Gymnastics and Business. L; ^grounds. Elegant buildings. Modern Location in Piedmont section, and in i Expenses for the entire year. A. Ti ^B. All included in proposition (A) an sion $208.00 to $213.00. The next ses catalogue and information address,S. v' A. JARS ; t Jar Tops I bbers. I W PATENT FRUIT JAR? r EARTH: Hammocks, * FREEZERS. ators. 2 ENAMELED LINED. md Windows. a First-class Hardware e. ) CASKETS. D CARRIAGE PAINT. KARE COMPANY. ^ A saved fl ir made" I n 3 save your dollars than bf HI 1 reliable live-stock Jl " " " > m mvi <] TTntlVl ANM i in iinii, am offering at 10 per cent and MULES always on hand key, Lake City, S. C. / iol s r;v ' vr and Indigestion stion, Dyspepsia, Gas on g a. a ur dtomacn, nean-ourn, tve you almost Instantly I So. don't neglect your stomach. fl Don't* become a chronic dyspeptic. fl Keep your stomach healthy and a strong by taking a little KodoL 9 You don't have to take Kodol all M the time. You only take It when m vnu need it. Kodol is perfectly harmless. H Our Guarantee 1 Go to your drug (lit today sad get a dot* lar bottle. Then after you hare need th* I H entire content* of the Bottle If yon can honestly ??y that it has not don* you sag B Eood, return the bottle to the drugglstana B e will refund your money wltboat anew- B (ion or delay. We will then pat the drag- B gist. Don't hesitate, all druggists know B that oar guarantee 1* good. This offer ap* fl plies to toe large bottle only aad to but one fl in a family. The large bottle contains 8J? fl time. as much -the fifty centjjottle. Kodol la prepared at the laboratory ies of E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago. fl I colleg^B - - s- c. im 'resbyteries of the Synod of South (pfl fl )men. A Christian home school. id Sciences. Music, Art. Expres- V/mmM arge and able faculty. Beautiful [A conveniences. Healthful climate. ^^B city of 25,000. WJ lition, Board,room and fees $1 S3.00. (m d Tuition in Music.Art or Expres- 1 H sion opens September 17th. For WJ ^Bi C. BYRD.D. D.,Pres. 6-25-10t (J W r: SSS9S9S9SSS9 I