University of South Carolina Libraries
KINGSTREE DELEGATE j; GIVES IMPRESSIONS OF CONVENTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF WO MEN IN COLUMBIA RECENTLY.! 1. ? On her return from the ncent , Federation of Women's clubs in Co- j lumbia.at which she represented the < Kingstree Civic league, Mrs L W(,j Gilland made the following very in- < teresting report to the league, in j which she is serving her second year , as president: ( "When the question of our Civic league becoming a member of the < State Federation of Women's clubs < was brought up in one of our recent \ ! meetings.I voted that we should join. ] because I thought it a good thing to do in a general way and when I was , elected as the first delegate from our j league to a convention, I was pleased ] not only because of the honor it j meant, but because I was glad of a i chance to 'see what the convention was like.' "When I went to get my credentials the afternoon before the formal open- . ing of the convention, I confess it was more with a feeling of amusement i than any other that I sat back in a , nnipt corner and watched the women p "1 ?- - crowding over one another in their j eagerness to be recognized officially . as bona fide delegates. I was pre- , pared to see for* the most part a ] crowd of femininity flocking together ] for the main purpose of showing off I brand new spring dresses and the latest style hats, with here and there a | typical suffragette clad in mannish | suit and wearing spectacles. Hut J somehow the satirical smile I had pre- ] I pared began to die on my lips and in i my heart surged?pity immeasur- < able and tender. Somehow these wo- men,so eager, so intense, touched me j as nothing else had ever done. How 1 well 1 knew the narrow ruts in which the lives of most of them run, the deep grooves of three meals a day, cleaning house, minding babies and darning- It seemed to me that I , 'could almost hear the clanking of the ; chains which for centuries have hung %io woman's feet, dragging her down into the place of a slave. Her freedom is yet so new a thing that she . hasn't learned to take in the fresh air of liberty quietly, but drinks it 1 TU.V t 1 With pitllUI gUipS. 11113 uivub.ii, j came over me more and more as I watched one woman after another j come in with eagerness and earnestness writ on every feature. It was the bond of universal sisterhood that drew us all together, the sympathy that only one woman can feel for an- ( I other. To me,we seemed delegates ? not only of individual clubs and small 1 organizatior.s.but of the larger body * , of the Daughters of Eve. "It was with this feeling of deep- * v est enthusiasm that I went to hear . the address of the president of the General Federation of Women's clubs, and the speeches of welcome by several prominent club women. I came away from the hall that even- 1 ing with a feeling of reverence and 4 '? ?~ Kni* urnrk ftn respect ior woman am*, w deep that to voice it was impossible, C and at each meeting: of the convention this feeling deepened and strengthened until I was in a passion t | of pride for my sex. and humbly t I grateful that I was even so small a | B part of that noble body of women. ^ "I shall not attempt to chronicle ihe actual work of the convention ] from day to day, because that has ( been amply set down in the press and ( I have a complete file of papers for any of you who may care to look ^ over them. It is rather the spirit of j ' the convention which I should like to } make you feel, so that you may take i up the work we have to do here in ' our little town with a larger enthusiasm ? realizing that discouragement is not to be admitted, because \ we are working not simply for our 1 own interests and for our immediate s neighbors, but that we are a part of ^ a wonderful whole,and that we must work with a spirit worthy of the ? body of which we have become a ^ part, never acknowledging defeat, . never accepting a rebuff. < "How I wish you could each one ( have been present at every meeting of thai convention! Of the silliness and frivolity which I, in my ignorance,had expected, there was none. In its place was womanly dignity and serious purpose, systematic form and husiness-like dispatch; and yet none of the masculine characteristics which many people associate with club women. The typical suffragette was conspicuous by her absence. In her place the womar.ly woman, the majority of them crowned by wifehood and motherhood,reigned in her stead. There was never any hint of politics throughout the whole con How's This? j We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that jannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh 2ure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned, have known F J Cheney for the last 15years^and relieve him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially ible to carry out any obligations, made by his firm. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, | Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0 j Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. J M Howell, a popular druggist of Sreensburg, Ky, says, "We use Thamberlain's Cough Remedy in our >wn household and know it is excelent." For sale by all dealers. mention. Woman was noi oui 01 ner rightful sphere.' The work she has June and which was reported and iiscussed is for the benefit of women and children and along the lines of fivic improvement where she has sin-ply utilized her instincts of homenaking in making her town as well aer home beautiful. "Besides civic improvements few :>f the larger undertakings to which the federation has pledged its support for the coming year are: The, forming of a tuberculosis camp for the poor in this State, the maintenance of scholarships at several representative girls' colleges, compulsory education, health inspection of schools and circulating libraries in j the rural districts. These are the' general lines along which the women nf the State are working anj the wonder of it is what they have al-! ready accomplished, working soj steadily, so persistently, and yet so i quietly that numbers of people do ' not know that is women who have brought about the good results that have been of universal benefit. "And so I have come back to you filled with ideals and purposes that I nad never even dreamed of before. Mot, I hope, foolish, dreamy ideals, but practical, deep ideals. I feel that in every work we undertake I shall hear the footsteps of our sister women throughout the State marching in unison with us toward the higher goal of the State beautiful." f ^ 0 ^ ^ 0 ^ ^ ^ ^ 9 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ | KINGSTREE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. * t ? ? ?-M ? The regular work of this school term is over. The term has been pleasant and profitable to all. The final examinations are in progress. The trustees have offered a prize in each grade to the pupil who makes the best average on these examinations, conduct during the year being considered. The commencement exercises will oe held, as usual, in the school auditorium. On Friday evening,May 26,at 8:30 )'cJock,the Wee Nee Literary society will hold a public meeting. An in teresting programme has been prepared. Subject for debate: "Should bachelors be taxed?" Miss Campbell's music class will rive a recital Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, to which the public is nvited. Dr Alexander Sprunt will preach it the school auditorium Sunday norning at 11 o'clock. He will also preach at night at 8:30. I The literary address will be delivered on Monday morning at 11 >'clock by Hon Thos G McLeod. Graduating exercises Monday eveling, 8:30 o'clock. Pupils are requested to meet in :heir class rooms Tuesday morning it 9 o'clock to receive reports and jromotions?if deserved. I Going I For the next thirty <la ; stock of Millinery and Xoti< ? your opportunity to get the you do not find in the triuni ; will he executed by our talc ? the season. ? ALL $1.00 CORSETS A * Val and Torchon Laces, Ribt ^ thing we carry to be sold regardles | SALE FRO I _ 1 EVERYTHI Remember We are now in the large 117 building fomrerly occupied VV cltl.S by Wilkins Wholesale Grocery Co., where we are glad ' The Kil to welcome our old customers as well as new ones. NEAR We keep _ All Kinds of Meats REPAIR WORK I in season at living prices, ?? also a choice line of Fruits, i Arrival of P Vegetables and Canned * Goods. The Atl&nti Epps- MarRet ?*%*? 9 Cr. Acidsmy (tk Mill st?. January 1,19 Nob ^ ~ ^N? ^ ^ AWNINGS, TENTS, COV- ^'1 ERS, ETC., Jail Hammocks, Cemetery Tents, H Patent Cog Gear Roller Awnings, Roller Curtains. Waterproof Horse and Wagon Covers. will CB I'f i V. A. SEDGWICK, Contractor, m '? KIN6STREE, S. C. *?#r?iuee Agent lor ANCHOR SUPPLY CO.. * " Evansville, Indiana. * Lei us put up your AWNING for j-1 W, V. Summer. K|ng! Blakeleyl Chamberlain's Cough Remedy u Cures Colds, Croup and Whooping Cough. The Spring Term o KIISTREE GRADED AND >11 began January 5, 15 All departments are in Good Working 0 Parents who intend entering their child will please do so during the first week of the Patrons and friends of the School are < to visit the school at an j .ime. Any further inf jrmatton ma> applyjng to J. W. Swittenberg, E. I Superintendent.- Clerk Be I Kingstree, S. C. Out Of B GALE & GALE js. Monday, his AT COST to Ho newest styles in this ! ned goods something nited Northern trinmi T tons, Neckwear, Velvets, E s of cost. At MAY 8 uc 111 icuicidv ! , sggss; I1U in JLVVLL.II I ? ' \vr. ? i-V W, v/J & Watts' ^ igslree Jewelers Y% THE DEPOT 122l DONE ON SHORT NOTICE fff?|g; assecger Trains at Ingsti-ee. A c Coast Line railroad ?d the following schedame effective Sunday, 's one O 11: of the m< ,th Bound. The - - 7:4?am which is 11:37 am , - - 6:12 pm health" m Bound. for al - 11:14 a m You . 6:09 pm wc 9:10 p m goo< unday. , fron tabl ? P?P< nBe ( mattress, means g< ft mind. ] 11 really soi UW for the ci not entii back wit iny skin disease. TAB price of HUNT'S 1 it is absolutely i. ;j tedicine Co.Sherman.Tex. "f ? ! -iold bv ; Brockingtoo, w otree, S. C. ' WcCullough Cof t me?, S. C. , f the [ 1 SCHOOL || fj| L__ ?. every courtes m> servative, ou [ | ? trustworthiru t BA _______________ ? CWS' ? F Rhei MOW AAAAAAAAAAi ???? rder- rcxxxx> ren in the school ^ ; spring term. A :ordially invited 8 IDE $ tio X Tir r be had by X hoi X On X Qu D. Epps, O p x ?ard of Trustees. fS IV* 11 Q 3-23-tf usiness % 4 )[;ij S, we will oil s*> out our busiu Spring's hats at h? you like, leave j erjust the same buttons. Gloves, Hose TO J U I f the easiest rooms to mak 3st important dainty whiteness makes fo the first and greatest requi Besides, prettiness is the ly child. , need * chiffonier and bureau in white can show you how to do over your ] 1 brass or iron crib with sides high enou i falling, a rocking chair, straight back e, also in white. These with a pretty ;r, and muslin curtains, complete the i careful to get a STEAR for it is the best. To a sod health, a sturdy body, Even nervousness is oftei und sleep. Get a STEAE rib to-day. If after 60 nij ely satisfied, we will give hout a word.?$3.45 to $1 UNA FURNITURI * -.1 w ??wrammmtmmm TTVTTWE M A bank accou fsafe place for ' deposit book arf cash receipts, check book are penses and payr store account ( check is much because you av the actual cash returned by th< a receipt A li jmj-. - ? , farmers and bu It with us now?v JM ? ness is solicited .. . ' known to mode - curity. We will banking intere ly and consideration. Our method r resources abundant, our facilitii (ss beyond question. Why not ope NK OF WILLIA> Kingstree, S. ( toll, President. E A, Vice-President C W Bo kAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?AAAAAAAi cxxxxxxxxxxx OR U AL 2-HORSE 80 acres, 45 acres und< n. Made bale per acre nber on land not sold, use and other impr ly three miles from ick sale desired. Lon erested. I SPEIGNER, XINGSTREE, i doooooooooo N% | -A . / Jl I t f'er our entire ess. Now is | ilf price. If I our order, it I as earlier in | 85 CENTS | -in fact every- | V E 3 1 <i> e pretty, and one r that cleanliness isite for a baby's only fit surround- ? enamel (perhapa present pieces) a gh to keep baby ; chair and small rug, dainty wall room. NS & FOSTER child, good sleep a fresh, retentive II 1 due to lack of II LNS & FOSTER II ^hts' trial you are II you your money II 1*25* 11 E COMPANY I fANT YOU i mt provides an absolutely 4 your money. Your bank ^ ords a complete record of ^ while the stubs of your 4 . a perfect record of ex- 4 nents. Paying a laborer, ^ >r other bill with a bank 4 safer than with money, 4 oid the risk of handling ^ and the endorsed check 4 ? bank is the best kind of 4 arge number of the best ^ siness men have accounts 4 ve want you?Your busi- ^ i, with every safeguard ^ \ rn banking offered as se- 2 ^ I look carefully after your < ?st and treat you with i Is are thorough and con- 3 es and our stability and ^ tn an account today ? 2 1SBURG, 2 J C Epps. Cashier. ^ swell. Asst. Cashier. ^ ? kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa* m 1 FARM ? jr cultiva- X Tenant X ovements. a Kingstree. x g terms if X = Mgr. X 5. C. 6 ooooooooot