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<?he (tottntn 5Rrrotd. KINGSTREE, S. C C. W. WOLFE. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. Entered at the postottioe at Kingstree, S C. as second class mail matter. TELEPHONE NO. 83TERMS >UBSl TUITION RATES: One copy, one year SI 25 One copy, six months 75 One copy, three monts 50 One copy, one year in advance? 1 00 nL!i Ti.;kn?Qj nf Rdsnppt UUltUdnCd? li IVUVW V 4 Resolutions of Thanks, Cards of Thanks and all other reading notices, not News, will be charged for at the rate of one cent a word for each insertion. THURSDAY, DEC. 2. 1909. Register! As will be seen elsewhere in this iaSUe the State supreme couit i will in a few days review the finding of the State board of Canvassers in the Rutledge county election contest ami it is iinpossible to foretell what will be the outcome. It may be that the whole election will be declared null aud void and another election ordered forthwith. With this possibility in view and the experience fresh in their minds of being disfranchised on account of no: having registration certificates, it would be strange indeed if the yottrs in the affected area shonld be caught again in the same predicameut. Yet we venture to say that if the election were held next week there would be scores of citizens of the voting area disqualified on account of not being properly registered, or not . having their tax receipts at hand. Should the election be upset Anvp] fliursivs JlOfi 11 ips cent, would doubtless order another to be held iu the shortest possible time, aud with the precedent already set by himself Attorney (Jeneral Lyon would order the books of registration closed any time he saw fit, so that the only way to be on the safe side is to register NOW. Tfte bocks will he open next Monday and any one entitled to register may receive a certificate by applying for it in person. The supervisors of registration have announced that the "blanket method'' of issuing certificates ha* been discontinued. It has frequently happened that one individual would briug in a list of names and carry back a whole butch of registration certificates to be distributed as the aforesaid individual pleased. But that doesn't go any more, the supervisor say, and every man wanting a certificate must apply for it himself. A Step too Far. The Kingstree dispensary board met here Monday. They are now getting things in shape for the final closing up of the affairs of the dispensary system in this county, which will be iu the near future, unless complications ami delav should result from the State dispensary "winding-up" commission stepping in and holding up claims against certain whisk/ house3 from which the county board purchased goods. The claims are held up on the grouud that the county boards were overcharged by these whisky houses. According to our information the county dispensary board now has deposited in banks about $45,000 in cash, $14,000 of which is net profit to be apportioned among the three towns where dispensaries were operated, [ the county and the school fund, in the ratio of oue-third eacn. But the county board has been ordered by Auditor West to pay out no funds except for actual i running expenses until the matter /.?A?nUni.MU Vi?c Kor?n '1(1 i 11 Ul U)nuuillgca nuo UV.V.U ?^.1 between the State dispensary ! "windin^up" commission and the ! whisky houses. And so the | matter stands. The mouey in tne ! banks beiug temporarily deposited I subject to check, is drawing no j interest; the liquor houses are kept out of their money and the towu's and the county's share of the funds will be held up iuI definitely. Moreover, should expended litigation grow out of the remarkable assumption of authority that the "winding-up" commission has arrogated to it ; self, there is 110 teuing now much ^or how little) will be left after the lawyers' fees have been taken out. Altogether it seems thai the State dispensary commission, which has really done a great j deal of good work and saved ' | the Slate many thousands of 1 dollars, has gone a step too far i in their latest move. Whether or not they have legal authority to back up their position, we doubt their moral right to meddle into the affairs of the county dispensaries. All over the State the commission is being adversely criticized for their action in this matter. The people resent their interfering with the affairs of the county dispensaries. _____________ We Do Not Complain, but? I The action of the city council ; of Spartauburg is significant. There are four newspapers published in the cify and heretofore ; the license fee has been ten (dollars. The -new council, reigarding the newspaper as "the (greatest asset a town can have," I has removed all license, taking 11lie position that it is to the 1 town's best interest to help j rather than hinder the efforts of ! the press to up-build the com^ munity. Moreover, we are informed that ! the town of Spartanburg pays ! its three secular newspapers two j hundred dollars a year each? ' six hundred dollars in all?for publishing ordinances and other official matter. Surely it seems worth while to publish a newspaper iu progressive Spartanburg, the "Pearl of the PiedI mont.'' We are not complaiuiug, yet siill we cannot help but contrast the attitude of Spartanburg to. ward its newspapers with that | of the municipality of Kings' tree toward the. one newspaper, i not only in the town but in all the county, that has weathered the storms of adversity and financial disaster in maintaining j its struggle for existence. The Record ha3 watched Kingstree jgrow from a straggling village ; into a town of fair proportions 11 and in every way possible has added the weight of its influence toward its upbuilding. The growth of the town has been remarkable, really exceeding our : fondest anticipations, and there are yet untold possibilities for future development. Far be it for us to claim that to The j Record is due the credit for even a small fraction of what has been accomplished, but we ; do say, in all truth and sincerity, I that we have done our best, year in and year out, toward that end | and we are just as well pleased i . that the thing we wished for has| come to pass as if we got the credit for it all. The fact is nearly tvory citizen of the town has done his part and the desired eud has been attained by all pulling together. Yet who can say that some ot this spirit of achievement, at least, was not prompted or inteusitied by the in fluence of the newspaper. Spartanburg has takeu of the license from all its of 11 ewspapers. Kingstree a year or two ago increased the license for publishing a local newspaper from eight to ten dollars, rescinding the action of a former council that seemed to appreciate newspapers. Spartanburg pays six huudred dollars for publishing ordinances, etc.. while fifty dollars a }ear, we believe, would cover every cent of patronage this newspaper receives from the municipality of Kingstree. As was stated at the outset, we uo not mean to complain. . 1 _ A.? . SI it 1 vur relations witu tne raemoers of the council are entirely pleasant, both officially and personally. We tto not believe that there is any intention to deal with us illiberally and, after all, 'hey have just as much right to increase the newspaper license as the Spartanburg council has to repeal it. The city fathers have done many things to be proud of within the past few years and we believe that they are as careful and economical in the conduct of the town's business as they are in their private affairs. The license they charge us, or the ordinances they withold from our advertising columns, will never cause us to lose sight of the progressive spirit they have shown and the many things they have done in the way of permanent improvement to add to the beauty and comfort of the town. CONFEDERATE MONUMENT A CERTAINTY. Contract Closed for Erection of Granite Shaft to Cost $2,500. At last the monument to the Confederate soldiers of Williamsburg county is a certainty. The local chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy has awarded the contract for a $2,500 monument to the Southern Marble and Granite Co of Spartanburg, a company of large experience in this line of work. The contract calls for the unveiling of the monument on Memorial day. The monument will be erected at the intersection of Main and Academy streets. It will be of granite, 32 feet high, and surmouuted by the marble ligure of a Confederate soldier. Fifteen hundred dollars is now in the Bank of Kingstree for this purpose, and the loyal citizens of the couuty aie expected to contribute the $1,000 necessary to complete the aiuuuu u The Southern Marble and Granite Co has given the chapter the services of a solicitor, who will make a thorough canvass of the county. He will have with him a photograph of the monument and a copy of the contract. It is earnestly requested that each and every patriotic citizen nobly respond to this call. Mrs S Joyce, Claremont, X II., writes: "About a year ago 1 bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy. It cured me of a severe case of kidney trouble of several years standing. It certainly is a grand, good medicine, aud I heartily recommend it." DC Scott. Notice. Chas M Stieff will have in a few days an expert pic no tuner in Kingstree. Anyone wishing to have a piano tuned will please notify the undersigned, R H Godwin, 12-2-lt Kingstree, S C. I v \*' va/ * STATE AND GENERAL NtWS. ? H?r7r^rr^7r?r^T:^r7r7f!^rl^ Bradham Hall, the girls' dormitory of the S 0 Agricultural and Mechanical College for negroes at Orangeburg, was completely destroyed by fire last week. The loss will be between $70,000 and $80,000, with insurance for about one-half that amount. The buildings burned were situated in the heart of the college property, surrounded by a number of other buildings, and the finest kind of ? - .? a e lire lighting kept the lire irom spreading. The origin is unknown. J W Masservey, who was tried at Walterboro last week for killing Constables Fishburne and Altman when they attempted to take from him a keg of alcohol some months ago, was found guiltmanslaughter aud sentei^ o tweuty years iu the State ped entiary. At Greers, last week, the threeyear daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Thompson waa killed by running a lead pencil down her throat. RELIEF IN SIGHT. Local Train from Charleston to Fay eltevllle to be Put on Again Monday. T ' 1 * X _ ^ 1 ii was aumoruaiiveiy siuieu by Atlantic Coast Line railway officials last night that Trains Nos 78 and 70, between Charleston and Fayetteville, would be re established on their old run, beginning Monday, December 6. These two trains were suspended duiing the tirst days of the past month, and alter Palmetto Limited Nos 83 and 80, from New York to Florida, had been put into operation. The new train was scheduled to do local duty between Charleston and Fayetteville in places of Nos 78 and 79, but the experiences of the month ol November demonstrated conclusively that the heavy through train was unable to do the local work without greatly impairing its schedule. Much complaint was made by traveller and shippers along the liru firom Fayetteville to Charles on because of the lateness of the Palmetto Limited. The inauguration of the old trains will relieve the through train of the local work and will no doubt pro\ea satisfactory solution of the problem to all concerned. Nos78ana 79 will, when again put into opera-' tion, have about the same schedule as before. The figures will be given out for publica! tion within the next few days.?Xews d; Courier. Woodberry-Dickson ; Married?On Thanksgiving da}' at the home of the bride, Mrs R B Woodberry, of Johnsonville, Williamsburg county, to Mr William H Dickson. Both are well known in Florence and Williamsburg counties and they have the best wishes of a host ot friends. The groom lived in Florence at one time during the time he was in the express service. He was ak?o express agent at Marion at one time. After the ceremony the wedding party enjoyed a very elaborate banquet which was prepared at the home of the bride. Quite a large nurnoer of friends, and relatives attended the happy event and extended their congratulations to the happy couple.?Florence Tone*. After exposure, and when ycu feel u cold coming on, take Foley's Honey aud Tar, the great throat and luniT remedy. It stops the cough, relieves the congestion, and expels the cold from your system. Is mildly laxative. Refuse substitutes. D C Scott. | FOR SALEBrick In any quantity to suit purchas er. The Best Dry Press Machine-made AiBieiCK-x -j Special shapes made to order. Corre* pondence solicited before placing your ' orders. W. R. FUNK. j 1 *., ? ? j i:s lb Tci | ? 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Scul J Load, otc., Otc. P. P. P. li a powerful tonlo and an F? V? LI PPM AN tH excellent appltlxer, building up the Proprietor j-item rapidly. If yon are weak and ^^^BB feeble,and feel badly try P. P. P., and 8&V&lin&h9 C&* IMH m^L . H H V fl| GOLD FILIGREE PENS - - 86.50 J SILVER FILIGREE PENS - - 5.00 SOLID GOLD BAND PENS - 5.00 | PLATED GOLD BAND PENS - 3.50 J These pens make handsome Christmas presents. Monograms H will be engraved ,on the Filigree pens free of charge. Full line o H hand, with any kind of point desired. Call and inspect then H They are guaranteed in every respect. They do not leak. H W. MARTIN TOBIAS, I At The County Record Office Thomas Opera House jj FRIDAY EVENING, December 3j ONE NIGHT ONLY JOHN B. WILLS j Presents his Musical Comedy Company's new version of "Gay Atlantic City" (J COMPANY OF SIXTEEN HEHBERS?ELEVEN PRETTY GIRLS. Seats on sale at Stackley's Furniture Store. S SHOPPING BY MAILfi is no more expensive than in person if you know what you want, a j) For anything in the jl <4 TETTT-ELISTr LUTE f. just give us a hint and we will supply your want and guaranteei^(|A^ WJ Our store ccutaias everythiug in the way of W) 1 f) Holiday Gifts and Novelties, g 1 Diamonds, Watches, Silver and all the Latest Fads and Fancies * W) in up-to-date Jewelry. - y) j g "wedding presents g j grv is unexcelled in the State. /St 71 MAIL ORDERS filled the same day received a goods forwarded promptlv. Send for price list holiday novelties. * S STEPHEN THOMAS &, BRO., S W) 257 KING STREET, CHARLESTON. S. C.tl i 9DH ]LlLjLiLLd:*: JL^JLJL ~ ^ Buv your Departure of Passenger i Christmas Fruit and Nuts | Trams at Kt.?slr?. ?t ,rom us. We keep the best ? The Atlantic Coast Line railroad ^ iL.e? u- U? .L. m . ...... , -r frrr 3 tu f ' D has promulgated! tne ioiiowing mm J !hem at a reasonable price. ? . , , r. . \ - ,. <] t 1 ? schedule, which became effective * We handle a full line of staple J; Monday, May 17, 1909. 1 and fancy r ^GROCERIES. I -N0RTH B0CND- m j All kinds of L No 80 <:40 a. m, 4 SOFT DRINKS. H "2?** *i ^ E No 86 6:24 p. m. j FIRE WORKS ? -south bound- i ^ of evel7 description. ? Ko g3 11:20 a. m. I j Anderson, Spring & Co., | I 3 Opposite rostoffice. H _ I j ? ???*natf,y except SUNDAY. ' . M , j