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I <TI)c <?mmtg Ikcorb j VOL. XXII. KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MARCH T, 1000. NO. ^ BOTH LEGS CEUSHEDWeston MIxob Ion Brer By Train Near Tom Sunday Hoi m . Sunday morning, between o'clock, Mr Weston Mixon f freight train. No 212, first (* and both feet were fearruuy i so that they had to be ampul was thought at first that his extended only to the ankles, | understand that one leg hi ^amputated above the knee n Bhis life is novr hanging by a ^KMixon,whose home is atGre< ^ had been working on the jBcarpenter force near Chariest ^ftsays be received news that tw ^children were seriously ill m home. He was anxious to get I and as the freight train was I oat he thought he could r< y home sooner by going that w cordiogly he left Chariest^ on top of a box car. The frei ?<>>> uf f.ant-a m.4 hp P ilUb OIVJ) Ob ... .. I and brought him on to Ki Meantime he had shifted ] tion and was hanging on to I der between two cars when slipped and he fell to the His body fortunately fell out traca, bnt both feet were on and were run over by th< train and crushed to a pulp. The accident happened al H front of the oil mill Dear the pot site. When found he 1 .-?conscious, hut almost exhaust pain and suffering. W Dr W VBrockington, the | CL surgeon, took him in j^and did all he could for b until the morning passeng< No 80 came, when he took board to Florence for treat the railroad hospital. fl9H?' As soon as he could stai ^^ H Was operated on by Dr B G I 'insisted by Drs King and Gov Mr Mix on is about 30 y HI and has a wife and several c rand other relatives at Greelyi Children especially like Ke Laxative Cough Syrup, as ] nearly as good as maple suf not only heals irritation an inflammation, thereby stopf 3* . cough, but it also moves tb< gently and in that way dr \ cold from the system. It con! opiates. Sold by D C Scott, Bight drams will make ar * bnt often half that numb \ make a man a foolish and < ' table spectacle. > f I I Cool Clothes I for summer wear must be Kjj g^^V carefully tailored, or they B a\ will lose their shape in I / UBt The making-to-order B J 'In! of lightweight suits (only B I vVI| partly-lined to secure fl I greater comtort in not weather) is a specialty with The Globe Tailoring Company Of Cincinnati ?they guarantee permanent shapeliness. A special line of "tropical suitings" of serviceable quality is one of the features of The Globe's imense variety of seasonable rics. See them here. 1 abo have a splendid 2 ol Stylish Readyde Summer Clothing. Missionary Meeting at Georgetowi The annual meeting of the Km Freight tree District Woman's Foreign > 'dng. sionary Society of the M E Chur 6 and 7 South, was held at (Jeorgetown F ell off a; ruaT 19?21. section,' At the request of the district t wangled retary, Mrs J C Everett, Mrs \\ fated. It^ ^rtlt l-?*ke City {'resided over injuries meetings. Mis ii \V Barber, ed bur. we the'Southern Christian Ad id to be cate's Home Missionary dej>artm? .1 i mil that! wus tifOieu secretary, thread. I fhe following delegates repoi dvville, f,0Ui their respective auxiliaries: railroad Miss Harper, Greelyville; Mrs ?n, and D Wait, Miss 6turgeon (juveni ro of his Date Ditv; Mrs J (J Everett, at his Walter David, (juveuile), Salt to tnein D W Dai her, Sainpit; Mrs I pulling Snipes, Georgetown; Miss 0 ?ach his Epps, Mrs J E Carlisle (juveni ay. Ar- Kingstree. u riding; The reports showed signs of qui ight did i eued inlerest and encouraging i rpected, j ress. ngstree. j Saturday morning and aftern his posi- Miss Daisy Davies, secretary of the lad- young people's missionary movent his foot of the M E Church, South, g ground, helpful hints for holding the mot side the ly meetings, pointing out a gi the rail weakness in the uninteresting < i heavy indifferent manner in which man these meetings are held, and ad Imost in ing, as au incentive to zeal,deep s old de- prayerful study of the pitiable c teas still ditions of life as it exists in heat ,ed from countries. Sunday morning Miss Davi local A appeal to send the gospel to heat! charge WOmen and girls was so forceful t lis relief the people of Georgetown and ;r train surrounding community subacril him on $180.30 for missions, nient m 'phe regular Sunday-school ex cises were susj)ended for the aft noon, and, dressed iu the costuuu a high-class Chinese lady, Miss J ington ^jes children impressive t Tdd0 "CS ^ruwn ^rom ^ves ' *" heathen boys and guls, and Ler si gestioa to send the extra penuiet innedy's order that these little sufferers n it tastes have happy homes and schools 1 'fF n ^ ^cee of the American children i u the W1^ a (lu^c^ resP?DSe ^rom the lit "bowels ones,and a juvenile missionary soe ives the ty was organized, tains no Sunday evening an audience about 600 was addressed by it i ounce, Danes from the texc, "What s< ?er will ye?" It was a strong manifestatior iisrepu- the fact that the call of Gwd to human soul can be answered only >' * "$t?r BwkUI" | SHOES J > F(0)ir Ladies j /, I ^ ?., ? i I V*. A 4 / S ' V __ 4;* ~^~Z ^ 1. a life of service, and that service, iga- Miss Davies proved by her own expelis rience, is the one wav to till out the ch, emptiness of life and to attain to real linnninoci liaro arwt tiormffor. cy tiVI V Wliu 11V.1 V.ULIVI I Mrs D N Hon rue reail resolutions iec-jof thanks for kindness and hospital r L;itj shown by theGeor&etown people, the ! The next meeting will be held at itor j Lake City. Jn^T! Hems from Vox. j Vox, March 1:^-Farmers in this ted I section are going forward with their j preparations tor planting, getting ; W j their lands in conditiou and are le), looking forward with cheerful faces, Mrs with hope to the future. Tobacco ers; beds are now green with the young I C plants and indications are that this ssie crop,which is a new venture among le), some of our farmers, will have a good start so us to giyt the experiiek-! nient a fair showing, og- Mr W (.I Prosser arrived home 1 - .T.l _ 1 ? ^ ^ 1 saieijr last mgiu iroul a pieasani oou tr'P over iQ Florence county, the Mr E FProsser of this place will ient soon be ready to build his new store. iave There will be an entertainment at 'tb- this place March 19. Come one, reat come all. , Lot bean seed just arrived. v-8 Wilkins Wholesale Grocery uid Co- 2-18*3t on* Adam had a right to think his ^eD wife the prettiest woman in all the world, es's ? . ^ hen h!! g : MULES! MI er: of S Da? Mr. Farmer:. ug,m Do you need ; young mule? net come around 1 ;Lle load that I pe iie- I can PLEAS] and the price i M. F. h the by I > -- V , ' - A _ i^ir? it mi? BEST for SpfiMg PUBLIC SALES. i Seven Tracts of Land Change Hi on First Monday. j The following tracts of land Isold at pnblic auction here Xou Heller vs Bryan, 213 acres, ? ' Bought by Kellev & Ilind?, a ! ueys. M h Boyd and J M Tisdale j ministrators of the estate of j Martin, vs Amelia Lesesne et al, j acres, $350, to Giliand & Gill | attorneys. Farmers & Merchants Batik Ellis Christmas aud M J Parker acres, $740, to Lee & Askins, a neys. Georgetown Grocer? Co ?s Harper and L A Jefferson,763 tu $500, to Kellev & Iiitids, attorm Bank of Kingstree vg Davi Evans, Sr, 24 acres, $130, Kell Hinds, attorneys. Easter Jackson et al vs Ha McClary and Alice McClary, acres, $150, Kelly & Hinds, a nova uv y o. J A II Evans et al vs Jam Godwin et al, 2 lots in towr Scranton containing If acres, $ to W P Gause. Seed Irish Potatoes, any ki prices right. Wilkins Wholesale Groc Co. 2-18*1 Common sense always bringsfi I prices. iES! MULES! A nice, auiuuiij guuu airdi^ni or a pair of mules? If so, to my stable and look at a car:rsonally selected in the West. 3 YOU, in Mules and Horses, and. terms will suit anyone. [ELLER Some shoes givenw^ the purchaser style and very little . wear. Others wear j but have little style ^ ; or comfort. The \ King Quality ^ \ shoe has all // l et u> these three re- // sll(nv 5'ou >:? * // the new stjlej j qui sites in // * ' i_ //that a:e fell of j ust the// , . = L // snaP anu characi i n? 1 They will surely p ^portion^ yQu; >*' _/ ^" ESBZEZag Work of Civic League. The work of the Civic Leag andS beginning to show to advantas j the sidewalks and especially were' n?t'ceable on the court honse ec (jav.1 Recently a macadamized drii {has been completed around ttor-1 s<luare an(^ the en'ire area has | broken up preparatory to arrai ad-' th'- Kr?UIlll 'u parterres in i jj ^ will be planted llowers and gr |-g ; The work of these ladies in the and transforming an unsightly ] grown up in ragged weeds, ii V3 j verdant and beauteous park, si , ^ be appreciated by the public ttor. substantial way. The work al under way and projected cc g A gocd deal of money and whrl ladies are willing to conti " 7 I # j freely their time aud money j Qjwho'e burden should not be ey & I by them. They need help and / I be glad to receive fubscriptioi in j carrying on the work so hrayel 1 so!?"11' ttor-j i A Final Word. 08 In order to g've every sub 1 er in arrears the oppoitnui pay his account ;we are gon er our. list and mailing a ind, meat to all that we find in ed to us anvthinsr at all. 1 ery owe the account plea9e pay 3t we need the money. If the an error in the account le inc^ know and we will be gla correct it. Should anyone < his paper discontinued advii and we will cheerfully take name off oar list?only please to date. ' It involves quite a great { of labor and considerable ex j to send out eo many of statements and we hope the I | ties to whom they are sent [give them prompt attention. 1 individual it means bat a sum?only a dollar or so? , to us the aggregate amount j hundreds of dollars. We j tried to serve you faithfully: will you do your part? C. W. Woli i "My three year old boy was 1 constipated,had a high fever ant in an awful condition. I gave two doses of Foley's Orino Lax I and the next morning the fevei gone and he was entirely well, ley's Orino Laxative saved his ] A Wolknsh, Caeimer, Wis. J| W L Walla H - 1 ==3 J Col. John T. Moan Dead. ne 's | Columbia, March 1:?At 1 o'clock >e 011 this moruing news was received of i3 't | the death on a train near Greensbo juare. r0, >,' C, of Col John T Sloan, forreway uier Lieutenant Governor of South tbe ; Carolina. Ool Sloan had been at a been j hospital in Philadelphia for treating j ment, and was en route home. Col vhich ! g:oal, wag one (>f the best known asses | I))eil j? South Carolina and had been r'": wu>' | in public life many years. place, j ?. ato a j Inspect the he ?. She may cackle bouid | fooli-jbly sometimes, but she adds in a much to the comfort and prosperity ready of the farm home. iStS a m?mm?mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ??\ LUNG HEMORRHAGES | 1 tilej <1 TOOK PE-RU-NA.) pj I MISS^NINETTE PORTER. iiesire Miss Ninette Porter, Braintree, Verse us mont, writes: "I have been cured by ! hiS PerUIla"I had several hemorrhages of tne * l>ay lungs. The doctors did not help 1110 much and would never have cured me. "I saw a testimonial in a Peruna almanac of a case similar to inine, aud peil8C I commenced using it. I wrote to Dr. these Hartman for advice. He kindly gave me free advice. P . "I was not able to wait on myself will when I began using it. 1 gained very \> the slowly at first, but I could see that it small was helping me. "After I had taken it a while I c<?n> while menced to raise up a stringy, sticky. 3 to substance from my lungs. This grew , less and less in quantity as I continued aVe the treatment, now, ; ? ! grew more fleshy than I nad been : for along time, and now 1 call myself ,E i ??? " | A Bad Coulh. Mrs. Emma Martin, Odessa, Mo., .. writes: "I cannot thank you enough sadly jor me> 1 was "For two years I doctored ray congh, ' him which cost me many dollars, but still I atine seemed to get worse. My cough was so r was bad I could not sleep. "Plnallvl purchased a botiie of Pe |jfe." nina. After the use of six bottles I feel that I am cured." People who object to liquid medkl&M Mi mow Move Peruia tablet*.