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MARRIAGE LICEN SE LAW | ( I i Passed at Recent Legislative | Session Effective July 1. ( The following is the text of the i marriage license law passed at the c recent session of the General Assem- j bly and which is now in force in t this State: An Act to Require Marriage Licen- r and Regulate Their Issuance. a Section 1. Be it enacted by the i General Assembly of the State of s South Carolina, That from and after t I the first day of July,-1911, it shall ' be unlawful for any persons to con- s tract matrimony within this State v without first procuring a license as ( is hereinafter provided; and it shall J c f likewise be unlawful for anyone, fc whomsoever, to perform the mar- f riage ceremony for such persons p without such persons first delivering t to the party performing said mar- o riage ceremony a license as is here- s inafter provided, duly authorizing (J said persons to contract matrimony, r Any officer or person performing i; the marriage ceremony without the S I production of such license shall, on a ft conviction thereof, be punished by i: r a fine of not more than one hundred t | ($100) dollars, nor less than twentyfive ($25) dollars, or imprisonment ( not more than thirty days nor less c | than ten. o J Sec. 2. For the purpose of carry- a ing out the foregoing provisions, t the Judge of Probate shall issue a license for the marriage of any per- a sons upon the payment of a fee of one ($1.00) dollar therefor, and a "Given under my nana anu st-aj this day of A D "Judge of Probate for county." i "Certificate.?This is to certify that I. .. , did this day perform the marriage ceremony for the with- ' in named persons at S C, ! day of A D " ^ Sec 4. It shall be the duty of the party performing the marriage cere- ' mony to take the marriage license and fill out certificate of marriage and within fifteen days turn the same over to the Judge of Probate who issued it,and it shall be the duty L _ , , statement, under oath or affirma- . * 1 tion, to the effect that the persons seeking to contract matrimony are legally capacitated to marry, together with the full names of the * persons,their ages and places of res- s idence. Of the fee of one ($1.00) ' dollar the Judge of Probate shall re- J tain twenty-five cents as his compensation: the remaining seventy- v five cents shall be paid into the coun- a ty treasury and go to the schoo c fund of said county: Provided, No ^ such license shall be issued when the r c woman or woman-child is under the * age of fourteen or the man or male c is under the age of eighteen: Provided, further, That when either 1 party to the proposed marriage a sh?ll be under eighteen years of age 0 ana shall reside with father or mother, or any relative or guardian, ^ the Probate Judge shall not issue a ^ license for such marriage until the c consent of such relative or guardian r in writing shall first be delivered to * him. Provided, That such license ' ^ shall be issued in the counties of 1 ^ Beaufort, Colleton, Darlington, a Georgetown, Horry, Oconee and * Sumter by the Clerks of Court. ^ Sec. 3. That upon the back of 0 t I! ? !oo,,r,a tlioro chfil] hp " feacn license su ioautu ^ la blank to be filled out by the party performing the marriage ceremony, ^ and shall be signed by both con- 0 tracting parties, and the form of the license and certificate shall be 3 as follows: "Marriage License. f "State of South Carolina, f "County of r "Whereas.lt has been make to ap- 1 pear before me .Judge of * Probate for county, upon ^ oath, that of j and of ( are legally capacitated to contract matrimony, and that their ages are, respectively. years and months, and years and ... months, and that that their race is .and their nationality is These are, therefore, to authorize any person qualified to perform the marriage ceremonies to perform the marriage ceremony for the persons above named,and for so doing this shall be sufficient warrant. * J 1 )f the Judge of Probate to record * md index same in a book kept for ;hat purpose; and it shall be the, luty of the Judge of Probate to issue i certified copy of said license and certificate to any person upon such f jerson paying him the sum of twen y-five cents as a fee therefor. f Sec 5. That all fines imposed and f ecovered for any violation of this ict shall be paid to the county Treas irer and credited by him to the % chool fund of the county in which he violation occurs. ? Sec 6. Nothing herein contained shall render any marriage illegal]^ without the issuance of a license. j Sec 7. The production of such j ertificate or a copy thereof with the ' dank on the back thereof properly illed out and signed by the person * erforming such ceremony, and cer ified by the Clerk of Court or Judge j f if Probate, if issued by that officer, ? hall be received as sufficient evi-! j a lence in proof of the contract ot; ? narriage between the parties there- j * n named in any of the courts of this j ^ >tate: Provided, That nothing in this j f ict shall prevent proot or mama are n any way now allowed by law in his State. Sec 8- That only ministers of the Jospel or accepted Jewish rabbis and ifficers authorized to administer iaths in this State are authorized to ; administer a marriage ceremony in [ his State. Approved the 16th day of Febru-; iry, A D 1911. g THE PLOT THICKENS. | Varrant Sworn Out against T. B. I Felderlor Attempted Bribery. I Newberry, May 29:?Acting under j? he resolution passed by the dispen- j ary winding-up commission in Co-| wl umbia to-day. Secretary B Frank pe telley, of the commission, came to1 dewberry to-night and swore out a j 6 a.1 warrant on information and belief j by gainst Thomas B Felder of Atlanta,1 rharging him with attempting to; ribea member of the board of di-j ectors of the State dispensary of >outh Carolina, and conspiracy to heat and defraud the State. The warrant was issued by Magisrate Sample,upon Secretary Kelley's j ffidavit.and was placed in the hands | f Sheriff Buford to-night. The warrant charges that at Newberry, on or about the fifth day of )ctober, 1905, "one Thomas B Felder lid offer to bribe H H Evans, a nember of the board of directors of he State dispensary of South Caroina.and did then and there conspire 0 cheat and defraud the State ind did offer or promise to the said 1 H Evans certain gifts or gratuities j vith intent to inlluence his act,vote, opinion, decision or judgment on natters and questions, causes and , >roceedings,which were pending be- | ore him as a member of the board ; f directors," etc. 1 The affidavit states that H H Ev-' ,ns and others are material witnesses. B A Dreadful Wound ? rom a knife,gun, tin can,rusty nail, E ireworks or of any other nature de- j I i- -~'iL : nanas prompt treatment wiui duw( en's Arnica Salve to prevent blood >oison or ?an>frene. It's the quick'st,surest healer for all such wounds, is also for Burns, Boils, Sores, Skin eruptions, Eczema, Chapped Hands, j >orns or Piles. 25c atM L Allen's. | AWMIMfi^ TFNTS. COV-i ERS, ETC., Jail Hammocks, Cemetery Tents, Patent Cog Gear Roller Awnings, Roller Curtains. Waterproof Ho" ;e and Wagon Covers. I A. SEDGWICK, Contractor, KIH6STREE, S. C. Agent for ANCHOR SUPPLY CO., Evansville, Indiana. Let us put up your AWNING for Summer. g I V L to welcome our old custo- "" J mers as well as new ones. NEAR THE We keep j All Kinds of Meats ! RE|IJ|R W0R|( D()||E Q|( in season at living prices, also a choice line of Fruits. u -i o.?i Vegetables and Canned UDIVerSlty 01 oOU Goods. ? __ SCHOLARSHII' KX, E.ppS Mamet The University of So Cr. Academy CD* Mill St*. fers scholarships in the cation to one young 1 county. Each scholars! -Jg=!g=;= in money and $18 term 1 Whooping cough is not dangerous tion. len the cough is kept loose and ex- Examination will1 be 1 ctorationeasy by Riving Chamber- ^ner;? fo'r , n's Cough Remedy. It has been University will beheld ? ed in many epidemics of this dis- Write for information se with perfect success. For sale s C Mitche all dealers. ?'18'3t npniwPA ni/u WE HOLD up Red Meat?the fy'Hff chew for men. Always /jl ' J good?better now than l-Hj| f ever. No spice to make your tongue / Jfjfi sore?no excessive sweetening to make you spit yourself away and ruin V .' "ffcDM your stomach. Just high-grade North Carolina tobacco, properly sweetened by IwiLffi a perfect process. Sure s you 're feorn,^W;|iMn||| it's the real thing in good chewing. V|? j$u Get busy today and find out for yourselffjjill J{||| Cut out this ad. and mail to us with your name and address for our FREE offer to chewers or Name Address Made only by Liipfert Scales Co., Winston-Salem, N TOBACC The Spring Term of th HSTREE GRADED AND HIGH SC began C f Of t Jciiiuai^ U) 1711 All departments are no^ in Good Working Orde Parents who intend entering their children in will please do so during the first week of the sprin Patrons and friends of the School are cordial to visit the school at any :ime. Any further Lifjrmation may be applying to J. W. Swittenberg, E. C. E Superintend ant. Clerk Board ol Kingstree, S. C. m m,fT\ '4 .1 \ ^ f >ut Of Busin< 3ALE & GALE )eginning Monday, May 8, we AT COST to close out oui rest styles in this Spring's ha goods something' you like, 1 Northern trimmer just the Neckwear, Velvets, Buttons, Glovi :ost. MAY 8 TO "jewelry ,^ZT'~ ? -^nr J^|M^ii^i Watts' ^WfflSp lewelers ^4^' |?? I DEPOT ' |[ __ IQM! I SHORT NOTICE ^ tti Carolina. ^ Nurser VMIXATIOX. uth Carolina of- js one 0f ^he easiest roo: ( School of Edunan from each of the most important. lip is worth $100 fee and free tui- The dainty whitenes ieU at the conn- which is the first and gre Examination of health. Besides, prettini admission to the . 1 it the same time. ing for any child, i to Frel ^e'c''r> You need a chiffonier and b Columbia. SC. , , we can show you how to j good brass or iron crib withi Tfrom falling, a rocking chaii table, also in white. Thes< paper, and muslin curtains, I Tlo norpfnl to rret a V t*l V1U? w v. mattress, for it is the bi means good health, a stu j/ mind. Even nervousne* really sound sleep. Get for the crib to-day. If a not entirely satisfied, we -HIS 1 back without a word.?$ f|| CAROLINA FUII i be I s HOOL | | b; p. every courtesy and consideration. . servative, our resources abundant , r trustworthiness beyond question. t BANK OF WI Kinfest | C W Stoll, President. F Rhem, Vice-President. tV I ?AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA1 - - r- jSXXXXXXXXXXX ? 8 r n r the school fS I U 11 g term. Q ~ | IDEAL 2-H X of 80 acres, 45 ai _______ X tion. Made bale JL- Timber on land had by X house and otli x Only three mil< a Quick sale desire , X interested. : Trustees. IjB R. N.SPEIG 8 KINGS! ; fi 3-23-tf _J vbooooocxxxxx / *- A Going C I For the next thirty days, i stock of Millinery and Notions you r opportunity to get the new you do not find in the trimmed will be executed by our talente< the season. ALL $1.00 CORSETS AT Val and Torchon Laces, Ribbons, A - ? ? ? ?? ?? - /V. #> f ining we tarry iu uc suiu i^aiuios ui ?. SALE FROM Temember |i E,EB 6 I at We are now in the large ??? 0 . building fomrerly occupied \A/offQ by Wilkins Wholesale Groc- " W. prv f!r> whprp we are clad ! rt. i | ess I <> < V; will offer our entire if r business. Now is <f ts at half price. If it leave your order, it if. > same as earlier in f f < 85 CENTS I 4 <> ss, Hose?in fact every- | j; J U N E 3 I ????????? ' ms to make pretty, and one & ffl s makes for that cleanliness :atest requisite for a baby's sss is the only fit surround ..* #j| ureau in white enamel (perhaps do over your present pieces) a sides high enough to keep baby r, straight back chair and small J ? with a pretty rug, dainty wall complete the room. STEARNS & FOSTER J est. To a child, good sleep irdv body, a fresh, retentive t '/Jjj >s is often due to lack of a STEARNS & FOSTER . ^ ifter 60 nights' trial you are i will give you your money ( 3.45 to $11.25. / 1TURE COMPANY' i i= i A bank account p/ovides an absolutely 4 fl| fe place for y?..;r noney. Your bang < s posit book affords a complete record of ^ V* sh receipts, while the stubs of your 4 eck book are a perfect record of ex- < ;nses and payments. Paying a laborer, ^ ore account or other bill with a bank 4 eck is much safer than with money, < cause you avoid the risk of handling ^ e actual cash and the endorsed check 4: turned by the bank is the best kind of < receipt. A large number of the best \ f rmers and business men have accounts 4 ith us now?we want you?Your busi- < ' 'ss is solicited, with every safeguard,-^ lown to modern banking offered as se<^ 4 irity. We will look carefully after yoUr < anking interest and treat you with i Our methods are thorough and con- 2 our facilities and our stability and ^ > Why not open an account today ? 5 LL1AM3UURU, j ree, S. C. J E C Epps, Cashier. * C V.: Boswell, Asst. Cashier. ^ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA* TalTI ORSE FARM 8 :res under cultiva- X ; per acre last year. X not sold. Tenant x ler improvements. x es from Kingstree. X id. Long terms if x ;NER, = Mgr. 8 rREE, s. c. 8 ~i