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$' "M. D. N.'' Games A&ato. Editor County Record:? Just twenty-two years ago and the merry wedding bells of historic old Indiantown rang with happy chimes when a gal lant young man led to the altar a fair young bride?just twentytwo years have missed. In the - - j course ot years natural things have come to pas>?happiness, prosperity and a bright boy to j. gladden the hearts of the pa rents. In the course of years that boy has grown to man's estate?21 years?and now desires to go out on his own resources, to cut for himself in this big, free world. His parents are obstinate and are determined not to let him go in peace. They would resort to the law to retain him, besmirch his motives in going, show up iris poverty, blast his future, anything, if only to retain him for only four years more. They know this son to be a great linancial help. His 4* leaving the old home means in? creased expenses?a hired man to pay. This pen picture, fellow citizens, to show a true condition today between the young son "Rut ledge county" and the old father, "Williamsburg." No blessing from father Williamsburg, only make haste and prepare a kid that Rutledge may be robbed of her birthright. And yet who shall say this is moral righteousness? Echo answers from across the valley of time, who? . > T ? ? *V. ^ .trior 10 uie war uciwccu mc States the right of a State to secede from the Union was a mooted question, the South reading the constitution one way, the North another. The great constitution of the United States admitted of a double construction, but today, fellow citizens, the constitution of South Carolina reads but one way with reference to the formation of a new county. When these legal requirements are met, the county, like the young man referred to, is legally of age to do as she desires. Kutledge has met every requirement, except a two-thirds vote. Mr Voter, are you with us? > , We are told that Rutledge will be the poorest county in the State and that her taxable values foot up, in round numbers about one million and eight hun + Viro,c;j nrl rlrkllarc T'n t)li? we have this to say: About a year ago the auditor of Williamsburg was requested to come to Lake City for the purpose of a committee looking into the assessed values in the proposed new county area. After a careful tabulation the auditor gave us in round numbers two and one quarter millions as the correct figure. Why these figures have changed we do not know. This committee consisted of Drs DuRant, NeSmith and W T Askins. They stand ready to substantiate the above statement. We are told, fellow citizens, that taxes will be raised in RutV?*i4 Aliminn f iAn lCUg Cj UUl Willi lilt tllLUlUUlll/U | of the court house question you have nothing to fear. No figures have been adduced to show higher taxes, nor cannot be. We believe, Mr Voter, that everything in the way of reform and retrenchment in county government will guarantee a lower tax than we now pay. Are you with us? Then vote for Ilutledge. We are told the time never was and never will be when Lake City should be built up at the expense of the rest of the county. Lake City's progress is beyond question. She is the true commercial metropolis of the county to-day, and to you, fellow citizens, within the Rut ledge territory, are due, in a great measure, her progress and her f prosperity. You have just reason to be proud of her. She proffers to build for you a court house and jail, free of all cost to you. Are you going to allow this golden opportunity to pass, j ? this opportunity of pride, progress, prosperity and con : venience? Why not cast your ballot for liutledge? Are you, with us? You have been harangued and circular fed with misleading statements about Calhoun coun tyand their court house. Fellow ] citizen*, don't be milled in the i j>>ue: that is tiieir atfair. Lake! City guarantees to you these | things free of charge. If you have confidence in Lake City and I % l her business and professional men. cast your ballot for Hut-; led ire county. Mr Voter, are you with us? Tiien tell your triends iabout it. We are told in substance that , the greatest good to the greatest number of citizens should be j the true motive in the tormation of Rutledge county. When ap! plied to the area embraced we are with you.and the law so provides in a two-thirds vote: but when applied to old Williams-1 jburg we deny the soundness of I the hypothesis and point you to j I the constitution with regard to1 ; the formation of new counties! ! wherein the old county or counties are adjudged fully protected. If this be an unjust law the blame lies at the feet of our constitution framers. Rutledge county's skirts are clear. Mr Voter, are vou with us? Cast your vote for Rutledge. Again, it has been argued that for the formation ot a new county Williamsburg should be cut after no such fashion and shape as Rutledge, and its shape has been criticisingly called that of' a "shoe string." Fellow-citizens, take down your maps and examine carefully. Examine the boundaries of the United States, the States, counties and even townships. See how they are bounded by natural water-ways ? a boundary beyond dispute, a boundary that makes the other fellow pay half the bill for bridge construction, a great item in county expense. Refer to your Rutledge map and draw your own conclusion. | Again, fellow citizens, notice I that to cut a shoe strinc with the exact dimensiois as are indicated in the Rutledge county map, it would measure one by four inches. Where does this narrow idea come in? About 13 miles from the upper extremity and 24 from the lower, Lake City stands in the most thickly populated section of Rutledge county. Will some one kindly give us the distances from Kingstree to the remote districts of Williamsburg? Friends, are you with us? Remember, August 17. M D N Lake City, August 1, 1909. Beatb of Mr. H. W. Wilson. Mr Harvey W Wilson died Wednesday night at the home of his sister, Mrs G W Ervin, near Chnrch postoffice, after an illness lasting about two weeks. He had been in failing health tor several years and the immediate cause of his death was Brights disease. Mr Wilson was born and lived all his life in Williamsburg county, being 52 years old at the time of his death. His nearest surviving relatives are Mrs G W Ervin, of this county, and Mrs Frank E Taylor of Charleston. The deceased was well known in Kingstree and Lake City, having lived respectively in both towns quite a while several years ago. He had friends throughout the county, who are saddened by the news of hie death. The funeral services and interment took place on Friday after his death, Kev A C Uridgman officiating. Take .\otice. All persons are recommended to take Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache, rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which, if neglected,may develop into a serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney or bladder trouble and risk Bright's disease or diabetes. D C Scott. GEORGETOWN TREASURER RESIGNS But Insists That Further Investigation Will Show His Accounts All Right Columbia, July 30:?Treasurer J | F l>etyoii>\ of Georgetown, has resigned. ami the resignation has been ; ~ 7 n accepted by Governor Ansel, to take, effect August 1. This is the culmi-; nation of the rej>ort of the shortage recently discovered in Mr Detyen's j * 1 - i 11 l ^ ; account!", ami n win ue necessary ; for Mr Jones to make an official re- j port of the shortage to Governor; Ansel. Mr Jones will goto George- , (town to make another examination , j of the books of the treasurer and j chtck up the accounts. The treasurer coutends that the new checking! [ up will show his accouuts m good; shape. The amount of the shortage : was ?(>,800, according to the lirst re-1 pirted cheeking up. "I am at work counting up fish j stamps aud checking over mv ac-1 counts," says Mr Detyens in a letter to Governor Ansel, "and I am (thoroughly convinced that I can make a good showing when the next i checking up takes effect I therefore tender you my resignation as; treasurer of Georgetown county to take effect August 1, and when ev- j erything is settled satisfactorily to. the State and myseit, it i wish to ue i treasurer again I will make the racej again, and I am sure I can be norni- j nated by a big majority of the voters i of Georgetown county. However, 11 will not give up the fight until thi9 matter is settled in full," Just what steps will be urhen in: the prosecution of this case, if any, are not known just now. The matter is now out of the hands of the Governor. Under the law, if an official report of the shortage had been made, it would have been up to the chief executive to suspend the treasurer; then the case would have gone up to the Legislature for the Senate to confirm or reject the action of the Governor. No matter how long you have suffered, Folev'a Kidney Remedy will help you. Mrs S L Bo wen of Waycffl I W Va. writes: *T was a sufferer from | kidney disease,so that at times I could not get out of bed, and when I did I could not stand straight. I took Foley's Kidney Remedy. One dollar bottle and part of the second cured entirely." It will cure you. D O Scott. Atlantic Coast Line's Annual Excursion August IS. The Atlantic Coast Line announces through our advertising columns its annual mountain and eea6hore excursion which has heretofore proven yery popular and attractive to its patrons. Tickets will be sold for all regular trains on August 18, limited to return to and including September 2, 1909. This excursion affords all an excellent opportunity to spend a couple of weeks in the mountains of North Carolina and South Carolina or at the seashore resorts at a very reasonable cost It will be noted also that attractive rates are offered to Wilmington and Norfolk. Mr C W Boswell, agent of the Atlantic Coast Line at this point, wil[ cheerfully furnish any information you may desire. CaavaJ irUk a Da# Ipam iicaivu t !? uv? iivu, or scalded by overturned kettle?cut with a knife?bruised by slammed door?injured by gun or in any other way?the thing needed at once is Bucklen's Arnica Salve to subdue inflammation and kill the pain. It's earth s supreme healer, infallible for Boils, Ulcers, Fever-Sores, Eczema and Piles. 25c at D C Scott's. Weak Kidneys Otut nor* trooJMa tku u; (ttn ntu ft body. Tk* faaottoa of (h* Idtuova la to parato laorraato "aalt a*4 water la.tea piohu of drcuIatToa, aad to roawve tkia ul ttaalr attn a aaitpolaona from tka oedj tkroa g k Ik* bladdor. Tkarafor* wkoa tk* kldaara ki*aoa*a dtaaaaad aad Waak tk*T ar* aataraUP aaabla to perform Jkalr wotk proparly, ui P4tu la tM bBOk, Inflammation Of tka kkddai u4 art nary dttordara trt tka mall It ta luarattT* that a prompt raltef ba afordad, a kick la lmpoMlbla bbIm* jn ramora tM OB Hit. DeWitfs Kidney and Bladder Pills promptly aUmlnata potaona from tho ajfaa and at tho aama tlma maka tba klAaaya wail ul atroaf. Par Wa?k lUdnays, Baokaoh*. In* BaauaaMaa at tha blnddar aad all avinarr troublaa Da Witt "a Kldnar and Bladdar Pllla ara unwrpmai A Week's Treatment for 25*. Moo ay kaak tf tb.y Call. For Sale by W L Wallace. COLUMBIA RECORD'S SCOUT CARS Will Visit Lake City and Kingstree This Week-The Itinerary. Mr C W Wolfe, Kingstree, S C. Dear Sir: ?'The Record's good roads cars, on the Capital-to-county tonr, expect to start on their journey to the sea and back on next Tuesday morning, leaving Columbia on that morning and go in/ by Camden to Sumter, Florence, Lake City, Kingstree and Georgetown to Charles* n . Ii.. ! 11 ion. ueuirmng, ine trip wan ue made by Holly Hill, Orangeburg, St Matthews, Fort Motte, and to Columbia through Lexington county. Through other portions of the State we have found much interest in this undertaking and trust Ithat we can do the cause of good roads some good in your section. The Record will be represented by Mr McDavid Horton, and there will be two cars, a Buick touring car and Brush runabout. Very truly, Jas A Hoyt, General Manager. Columbia, July <10. Id a Hammock. Two in hammock Tried to ki?s, (Quickly landed !siin 1?nf ?August Lifpincott * Old papers for sale at this office. Do You Wanta Piano for your own pleasure to pass the leisure hour in sweetest harmony, to calm your ruffled soul, and soften your duties when tir?d j and lonely? Do You Want a Piano _____ to hand down to your little gMnd-daughter as a priceless souvenir?a Piano that will stand a storm of usage and .still live? Then buy a Stieff, s .ong-lived, sweet-tooned Stie thing of beauty and a joy h-rever. Chas. M. Stieff Manufacturer of the Artistic Stieff, Shaw, and I Stieff Self-Player Piano* SOUTHERN WARER0OH: 5 W. Trade St. Charlotte, - N. C. C. H. WILMOTH, Manager. (Mention tins paper.; Notice. Notice is hereby given that I will be at the following places on the dates below mentioned to let out contracts to work the public roads, reserving the right to reject any and all bids: Turkey township, No 8, Cunningham's store, Saturday. August 14,1905), 11 o'clock a m. Mingo township, No 9, Morrisville, Monday, August 16,1909,11 o'clock a m. Ridge township, No 10, Cades, Wednesday, August 18,1909,11 o'clock a m. Indian township, No 11, Cooper ;X Roads, Thursday, August 19,1909, at 11 o'clock a m Johnson township, No 12,at Lambert, Friday, August 20, 1909, 11 o'clock a m. Lee township, No 13, at McAllister's W--J 4 OO mift of aim, monuciy, .august. xw*, at 11 o'clock a m. Lake township, No 14, at Leo P 0, Tuesday, August 24, 1909, at 11 o'clock a m. Lake City township, No 15, at Lake City, Wednesday, August 25, 1909, at 11 o'clock a m. J J Graham, Road Engineer for 7-29-3t ? Williamsburg county. Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of August, 1909, I will apply to P M Brockinton,Judge of Probate of Williamsburg county, for a final discharge as administrator of the estate of Wesley Gamble, deceased. Dr J F Haselden, 7-15-4t Administrator ~ p. p. p. Mates Marvelous Cures in Blood Poison, lemtlsi ail Scrofula. ' P? P. P. purifies the blood, builds up the \\e;.k ar.d <Iebiluat?d, p>-rs drenuth to weakened nerves, expels disease, <riv:u^ r t- patient health ..id '??.?} ! JI ?? S.! it . 1 ifVlllIlff. Ill Mood poison, mercurial poison. malaria. dy-pe*-... ;.;.u in j!1 and skin diseases, like blotches, pimples. < ' u s. tetter. :-Id 4 ' ad. we say without fear of contradiction ih.ir I*- i*. I*. is tl'.e best blood |a purifier m the world. Ladies whose systems are poisoned and whose i?lo 6 an impure cob- fl dition due to menstrual irregularities, r.re p.: uiiar!'- : ?:' ? ? <i bv the wonderful tonic and blood cleansing properties ci P. P P., I*:;ckly Ash, Poke IJoot and Potassium. J F. V. LIPPMAN, SAVANNAH, CA. \ ( s Horner Military School I il851 ?1909.* \\tl Oxford, North Carolina u Classical, Scientific and English courses. Prepares for Col- W> t lege, University or the Government Academies. Military m training develops prompt obedience wnd manly carriage. Hk Academy 08 years old, with experienced teachers. Cadets II J dine with the principal and ladles of his family, securing II * the culture of home life. Cultivates and educates. Modern Jl U buildings, perfect sanitation, wholesome fare, no crowding. at M Kest moral, mental, physical and social training. Shady MM lawn, athletic park, one quarter mllo running track, 300 jn acre**. Ideal climate, helpful environment. In the social atmosphere of refined Christian people. The town aoted ma 8Pj for over a century as an educational eentre. 57 ~ w Catalogues ready tor distributing i HORNER MILITARY SCHOOL 1 CoL J. C. Horner, Principal, Oxford, N. C. Jk Banner affli Warehouse, Kingstree, S, C. We solicit the patronage of farmers of Williamsburg, Clarendon and adjoining counties. We have ample storing and grading room for Tobacco, with sufficient capital to protect - ? - % 1 1 our customers. >ve Know wnat ouyera want auu &uuw c*cij type of Tobacco that is sold. We are going to give our customers the benefit of our experience and with hard, honest work and fair dealings, we can guarantee top prices on every pile Tobacco sold with us. A trial is all we ask to convince the seller that we know our business and that it is to his advantage to sell his Tobacco at Banner Warehouse. Come to see us. Yours to serve, ( CT ATirUTCD CDDC ft* P A VEP. OLi 1WVJ111 JJ1V, Ui Uixui uvuiv< PROPRIETORS. J. L. STUCKEY, Lake City, S, G EXCLUSIVELY LIVEiSTOCK. A nice bunch of HORSES and MULES always on hand. Don't buy or sell or trade your stock without giving me a show. Yours for business, J* L. STUCKEY. pinminsmE ^ I \ IT tlVGSTREE. S. C. (U?J ? n WATTS & WATTS. * " We have opened up with an j^jjjKUgjS^^ ? 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