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gbt (Countti k - ^ KINGSTREE, S. O v C. W. WOLFE, editor and proprietor. Entered a* the postoilice at kinpstree. S Cf as second clas* mail matter. TERMS v ?U1*>( K11TION RATES: Oce copy, one year II 25 ne copy, six raoruhs 75 - One copy, three monts 50 " One copy, one year in advance ? 1 00, Obituaries. Tributes of Respect, Resolutions of Thanks. Cards of Thanks and all other reading notices, no. | News, will be charged for at the rate of one cent a word for each insertion. | THURSDAY. MAR. 18.1909. Volume XXIII. The County Record is now entering iuto its twenty-third year of existence, being one among the older weeklv newspapers in ' the State. In this age of fast living and and qaick changes twenty-two years mean a great deal in toe spaa of life* either of a human being or an institution. An euI terprise, subject to the vicissitudes of time and conditions which has weathered the storms IV>_ of nearly a quarter of a century must be founded on a tirm basis and through weight of years,! if nothing more, would be in wa stable equilibrium, not to be * >s^jteered or changed by shifting [ winds. r ; There are mauv people in Willijimahnrcr todav who rend the ? ? ? 1 first copy of Thk Recoup that I wa3 issued and have read the paper continuously ever since, who have sons now old enough to vote, born since the paper was established. The man who is now foreman ~*'Jthe mecha?reyi^-wepaTt?aent is -out as old as the paper and r present editor himself, when he saw the first copy of the then "new paper'' was a schoolboy sixteen years old. Bat we do not lay claim to any special consideration for the ^ paper by reason of age or past ^ achievement. The growth and development of the business speaks for jiaelf. Eleven years ago, < when the paper came under its present management, the subscription list carried 600 lames, very ^ few of whom were paid in advaace, and many several years behind. The entire outfit iucluded one ancient Washington hand press, several hundred pounds of old type and a small job press. One side of the sheet was print ed by a Charlotte concern and the other contained, on the avage. from six to eight columns set matter each week. vVe now have one of the best y^uipped country printing offices rux the State. Everything is run by power and our subscription list has been increased to nearly 2,000. Every page of the paper is printed at home and we average from twenty to twenty-tive col^ urnns of loc*l readiug matter in every issue. All this proves that there is a place in the homes *of-?ur people for a good live local newspaper aud that is the ^lass of people we strive to [ please^ihe people of Williams. . burg county. While the paper has grown beyond our most sanguine hopes, <e are still far from satisfied. i>ur policy has been from the egiuniug to invest every cent he business earned in new maerial aud improved machinery, hue enabling us to produce omething a little better. As long s we remain at the helm this policy will be continued and wej shall be satisfied only when u*e honestly believe that The RecOrI* j ii the best weekly newspaper that comes within our observation. We will perhaps never realize this ambition, hut to stave earnestly toward unattainable excellence muv mean measurable success. Miuinfima uro opj ilninir Hliai. 1 >1\ V* Uw> Ulv ? v. wi V V'V??ip ness at the old stand, the price of subscription is one dollar in advance ($1.25 on credit), and now is the time to subscribe. Robert C Ogden, manager of the Wanamaker stores and multi-mil- 1 lionaire, who has been wintering over in Augusta, made a special trip to Columbia in his private car Tuesday for the express pur r : t? i tit i.: . jjujw ui strejug ??asmugiuii to persuade him to accept a place on the Liberian commission with himself (Ogden) and others appointed by the President. Booker is said to have been somewhat coy about accepting the proffered honor, but it seems that he yielded to the moral suasion brought to bear on him by his friend, Ogden. By the way, it is this same Ogden who is responsible for the Ogden movement?a scheme to put Southern education under tne supervision of a set of Northern fanatics and negrophyles. Oue of the significant changes of policy toward the (Palmetto State that comes about with the change of administration is the loss of political influence enjoyed heretofore by John G Capers, who has for some time held the office of commissioner of internal revenue and incidentally controlled the distribution of Federal offices in the State. In appointing E W Durant collector of the port of Charleston to succeed W D Crum, Capers was not consulted at all. In fact, it is said that he favored another caudidate. Whether Capers' loss of prestige is due to "pernicious political activity", or whether his usefulness has just died a natural death, only those behiud the scenes are in a position to say with authority. The Bishopville Leader and Vindicator celebrated its seventh birthday last week by issuing a twenty page edition, containing a histor- { ical sketch of the town and coun- i ty and cuts and biographical sketches qf a number of Lee county's leading citizens. Editor Cunningham, whose first essay into * journalism v\as at Kingstree, is , now one of the veteran newspaper men of the State. He has a good field and the paper he publishes is worthy of it. We congratulate Editor Cunningham on , his septennial issue and bespeak for him seven succeeding years of prosperity and active industry. Opportunity Lost, Tf te ncnallv fVio puoo fhuf trlion it AO IpldUUUI VUV VWW VUM% " "V " three people are talking 'one is the "attentive listener." We can truly sympathize with our sister editor, Mita Estella Smoak of the Branchville Journal. When two such celebrities as the editor of the Calhoun Advance and an ex-Representative of the Legislature call at the. same time we wonder that she could even get "good bye" in edgeways. But, think of it! The^e very two men are saying ' to themselves, "What a charming; woman she is and such an exceptional conversationalist!'' We are sure the editor of the Kingstrce Record will agree with us.?Abbeville Medi | um. That we agree with our much esteemed fair contemporary goes without saying. Also we feel sure that both the Atyance editor and the ex-Represciitative of the Legislature lost a valuable opportunity for imbibing freely of the Pi? \ ' \ \ eiiau spring by not allowing the fiir "editress" to do the talking In hia speech in Columbia this week Booker T Washington said, among other good things, that the negroes spent half their time trying to make their hair straight while the white folks strove equally hard to make their hair kiuky. If there are any schools in Williamsburg county whoee terms are less than five months long the trustees should get busy and take advantage of the help offered under the new Garris act. P. P. P., Llppiai's Great Htutiy Is the greatest blood purifier in the world; superior to all sarsaparillas, for the cure of Scrofula in its worst form Goitre, Hip Disease, Swelled Neck Running Sores and Sores in the Eyes. P P 1* makes a sure and permanent cure. Miss Ida Hasting;, Savannah, Ga., says she was suffering all the torture of a terrible case of scrofula, and no relief eouid be obtained until P P P I.ippman's Great Remedy, was tried; the result was a complete cure. Sold by W L Wallac I... ItU V.IL. ay ois iriue increase. Comes a renewal to 1910 from an appreciative subscriber in the "Land of Flowers". May his tribe increase: Hemdon, Fla, March 11,1909. Dear SinPlease find enclosed money orrder for $1.60 for renewing my subscription to ^he County Record. Thanki you for the splendid paper, I am yours, etc, J A G. Our Best Clubbing Otter. We have a few copies of the Woman's World, a 40 page home magazine, which we can offer in L :.L rn..? 15... ^ e?_ ? Ai n; uiuu wiiu int. ACLUKU IUI u a year. As a premium we will f^ive to each subscriber a beautiful embroidery pattern and one art parlor picture iu colors. The transfer embroideiy patterns and the picture are worth double the subscription price aud you get this magazine a whole year besides, Remember, you get The Record, The Woman's World, one year each, one art picture in colors (18 x 24 inches) one transfer embroidery pattern,?all for $1.25. Old subscribers may take advantage of the offer by paying a year ahead. ' We have only a limited number of subscriptions under this offer, so we advise you to act promptly before the offer*is withdrawn. 3-11-tf De Witt's Little Early Risers, the best knowu pills and the best pills made, are easy to take and act gently and are certain. We sell and recommend them. D C Scott, M D. Old papers for sale cheap by the hundred at The Record 3ffice. LOUIS C 232, The Largest Whol We Cut Fine Pie Your Nearest TP Ladies' Costumes. White and colored Lingerie Princess dresses, elaborately trimmed in Laces and Embroideries $2.50 to $35.00 each .Same -in fine quality Messaline silk $12.75 to $50 each White and colored Jumper suits in Linene, English llepp and AllLinen $2.50 to $20 a Suit New line ot lloor coverings just in. Write for prices. Agents for THE LAI J / } ? A Dtllar Bill With vour name and address, will also bring yon The Weekly Jefferson ian for the next twelve months. Larger, brighter and better, it contains each week nine columns of editorials by Mr Watson; Summary of Events as they Happen, illustrated by cartoons, by Tom Dolan;Public Opiniou throughout the Union; Under the Vine and Fig tree, a Home Department, conducted by Grace Kirklaud; a short story of enthralling interest; Poetry, Humor and Things Worth Knowing. Mortgage, real estate, title lien on crop, bill of sale, agricultural lease and lien, mortgage personal property, bill of sale and lien on crop combined for sale at The Record office, tf 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. WANTED?Position i. tenogjaphei by a young lady of one ye. ~ experience. Address Alias X, care of County Record. 3-18-tf Fok Rent?Two-horse farm with two two-room houses on same, convenient to churches, schools, etc, within one mile of Kingstree. Apply to J J Taht, 2-16-tf Kingstree, S C. For Sale-In the town of Greelyville, new, modern, eight room dwelling with up-to-date conveniences and necessary ourbuildings. One acre lot planted in fruit and grapes. Located m most desirable part of town. Possession given at once. Apply to Miss Alice Ventres, Greelyville, S C. 3-4-4t. For Sale?Two story brick store plate glass front,on Main street,Kingstree, S C, next to court house. Building ? M M At aa j w ieet ironx Dy eu ieei ueep; (miming lot 30 feet front by 105 deep. Nint rooms on upper story Good entrance Also one lot adjoining building loi 52.'a feet in court hou.?e yard by 52'. on Jail street 105 feet deep. Two Pool Tables and outfit and sofi I drink outfit for sale cheap. Store ?i | ground floor. For terms apply to R J McCabe, or j 1-14-tf I'hilip Stoll. Kingstree, S C. i IF 1 YOU J WANT Cultivators // Harrows^ ... Stalk if -?of I W1 Weede/'t.. . men( Keversi le Discs- ?? Oliver or v ^"0 Chattanooga Plows vaiU( Points with Castings Extra Parts riAT General Repairs I ^ and I J ' Anything You Need I us be FARMERS OHEN & and 234 King Street, esaleand Retail A :e Goods for Merchan ; Mail Box Places Om tY US ON Walking Skirts. TWO GRAND SPECIALS Ladies' skirts in line quality blact ! Voile, trimmed in Satiu Bands I Value $7.50. Sale each $5.0( Ladies' akirts in finest quality Alt man's Voile, black onlv, worth from $15.00 to $20.00. Sale each $1C DRESS GOOE We carry the greatest stocli stock is overflowing with the be counter, in all the staple and here froru the markets of the w< We Hake a Specialty of DIES HOME JOURN N , I f KINGSTREE GRADE Kingstree, - - S High School Deps Boys and Girls Prepared for < for Business Life. Pure Water. Healthful Location. Eight Instructors. Fine Music Depart High School Annex Recen pleted with Beautiful and Spacic torium. AMPLE ROOM FOR BOAF PUPILb. TERMS REASONABLI I Fill T^rm Rpcrin* Mnnnav. i u.. .v.... ?~r> ? /j. ber 14. i For Information Apply to th intendent, or to j E. C. Epps, ; 9-3-tf Clerk Bd. Trus' THE BANK OF KINGS Kingstree. South Cai CAPITAL. $ 30.000 STJBPLT ^a^amaama?mama?^ammaaam?aammmmmma^mmm^m?mm^m ' , DIRECTORS = \ Jas FCooper BHEi > * DC Scott i Collections made promptly. LOANS, large or small, made on app DON'T FOR to look ov?r our line of Farming Implem 3 have one of the most complete lines of 1 s to be found in Eastern Carolina. ? shrewd farmer will supply his wants withe k es we carry, *< " without knowledge of it, 1i i the latest ir: proved farming tools? Aj in and let us show you what we have, 1 you want them. You want your money^or ifore buying. A pleasure to show goods I SUPPLY COIF C/\ SATISFACION MCIEY CHARLESTON, S.C. 1AIL ORDER HOUiE ir its in any Length at Wblesah r Stores Right Next Dor to AN ORDER." New Waists. Li > White Lawn waists trimmed wit' Trim, S : Laces and Embroideries, the" be? w values in the South Ladies'! )\ 89cto$10ea<h bine Pana ! Ladies'Lace waists in White tad where you 1 Ecru, all new models ^or ^em# >, $1.98 to $20 egch T , ?-- Tianipfl )S AND 5ILKS. ia effects, bl :s in the South. Right now our guits wor :st values ever shown over any fancy novelty effects. Gathered )r^' Pastel eh Black Goods for Mourning $2' Al PATTERNS, 10 and - f. 0 * * \