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I # ml * I* .[HI ?Ije Cinmti) Iterft. |B] || vOL. XXVII. KLXxSTREK, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 191.}. ISO. 10 j I A I will convince you that tl *1 Than th(> t flllCIII 9UI1U A iivii) viiv % cannot afford to buy a R Then we say: "Let i undoubtedly the simples adjustment. 'Tis worth opening price." Are yoi Coffins and Casket I HAPPENINGS AT ' SCRANTON & VICINITY, ^ BUILDING BOOM ON?FARMERS BLUE?BASE BALL?SCHOOL CLOSING?PERSONAL. Scranton, May 13:?The buildingboom is on now. Work has begun [on the school house, Dr Pate's drug store is rapidly going up and Mr Cooper's store will soon be completed. Mr L H McCullough, the hardware and paint man,has removed his store house a few feet from the original site and is having it remodeled. ok oKinninar n fpw frflhPS V liuvivuio ai v ?? ?v .. ?- ?-? r of beans now; thirty crates were i shipped Monday afternoon. The bean crop is very short in this section. Farmers are not having to scuffle " v with "General Green" yet, as we are . having such dry weather. Cotton is slow to get up and tobacco is not promising; farmers report scrry I Jj^oepects. I ^ Mr B B Myers returned Monday from Charleston, after having been in an infirmary for two weeks, and says he is feeling much better. All are glad to see him back home. Mr Amos Parrott and "Doc" Foster Matthews spent Sunday in the Salem section. Messrs 0 B Carter and I M Gamble attended the missionary rally at St Paul's Methodist church at Cow ards Sunday. Rev C C Derrick,pasRlnfK/vlicf I IUI UJl iJAAU ViVJ was the principal speaker. The missionary spffit was aroused and the [ members responded in paying every I dollar of their assessment. DrHuntI < er accompanied Rev Mr Derrick by | ' auto to Cowards and assisted in the l services. ' The "Star Light" team of Camp Branch and the Scranton boys played an eight inning game of baseball Saturday afternoon. The Scranton boys brought home the victory, get' tine 7 scores to "Star Litrht's" 3. The boys say they can do it again j next time. Scranton school closed Friday ev-! ening with appropriate exercises, afk ter eight months of strenuous work F upon the part of teachers and pu! / pils. The closing exercises were held IO/Ve^ow w/>2 c/n account i/i our 13crnA . w J S/te w '///? mi yotffnoney !l A. man's wife is the best I only gives her a CWAA'CJB 1 account and a share of ; J will save your money. Th Z ry. E. H. llarriman left a | * a share in making it; T ' ability to handle it. a iftve YOUK wife a bar IijV* Do YOUR ban! J j We Pay 4 per cent intere , i[ . FARMERS&MEJ Y 'ABSOLUTELY SAFE" VISIT ie oat crop is good this year ime will soon be here when - .x i eaper ana tsmaer, yei 1 wai is show you the famous "/ it machine on the market t< your time to see it. The n j the man? If so, see the ' \ in the auditorium of the school house 1 and were carried out to the hearty ] approval of the large audience,so me 1 of whom came from Cowards, Lake i City and other points from miles s around, auditorium could not 1 hoick *^nT not speaking of seating i the assemblage. This correspondent < was not furnished with an exact copy i of the programme and may make some errors,but will take a shot at it, i anyway. The exercises opened with: .j Chorus, "Rap-a-Tap" ? several email hnvs f Recitation, "How the Sermon c Sounded to Baby"?Pauline Single- t tary. i "Sewing Circle"?Belver Baker, t Belle Fountain, Ruth Willoughby, f Ruscha Taylor and Olive May Spring, a This number brought forth laughter I and applause from start to finish. "Piano Solo"?Janie Wall. r "Flower Drill" - Several small t girls. Recitation, "The Baby in Ch urch" v ?Rose Wall. v Here Miss Leora Hook sang, "I t Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now," li with piano accompaniment by Miss Peak, which seemed to please the 11 audience very much. * "A Slight Misunderstanding"? d Tillman Matthews and Lalla Lee? f elicited continued laughter and ap- v plause. ' \ Song, "Bald Headed Billy"?Lula c Joe Wall. n Recitation. "Mollie's Little Ram" t ?Liston Kirby. Piano Solos,"Woodland Echo" and p "Prize Band March"?Annie Lee. p "Dolly Show"?Small girls. f Recitation?Annie Lou Matthews, fi Chorus. "The North Wind"?Sev- e eral small girls. Professor Andersdn made a brief p talk and announced the names of A those entitled to honorable mention v* and to whom prizes were awarded n for attendance, scholarship, etc. t< Dr W S Lynch, chairman of the h board of trustees, spoke in glowing a terms of the progress the school was making under the management of vs Prof Anderson and his able assist- ii ants, thanked the patrons for their co-operation and hearty support, and spoke of the new school building, which will be ready for occupancy against the opening of the fall term. Here Dr Lynch introduced one of , n ^ I.' partner he has (got?if he . Give your wite a hank .T/-.T1 r- ntifl she iat is no sentimental theovast fortune. HIS WIFE he left it to her, knowing \k account; she can save 'ring with US, st on savings accounts. 'CHANTS BANK. LAKE CITY. S.C. TO T\ considering: the dry weath they will take on the "gol it something that will do t idriance" Mowing Machii )day. Has fewer parts am lan with the mazooma on ;stree Wi Wholesale and Williamsburg's distinguished sons. P H Arrowsmith, Esq, of Lake City, who, after telling of his struggle for in education, made a brief but initructive educational talk. Then in lis pleasing way he presented the nedal,offered by Congressman Ragslale for the highest average in hisx mt _ Y*r_n iory, to miss janie wan. The ladies of the W C T U served . ce cream and then the occasion passed into history. The teachers deserve much credit 1 tor training the pupils and they re- 1 ?ived hearty congratulations from 1 ;he patrons and their many friends. ( U1 the teachers were re-elected for 1 he next term. This will be the ^ tourth term for Prof Anderson,which 1 ipeaks well for his efficiency antf c wpularity. 8 Prof and Mrs Anderson will spend c nost of the summer here. The lady e eachers left amid a profusion of 1 'good byes," "wish you a pleasant v racation." et cetera,that would nat irally be extended to such admired eachers as these by everyone, from ^ ittle tots to grown-ups. c Miss Leora Hook left Saturday c norning to visit relatives in the"01d r forth State." Miss Hortense Peak ? leparted Monday for her home at 8 Idgefield. Miss Katherine Hayes n rent Monday to her home at Dillon, t Ve extend,in advance, a cordial wel- ' ome to them and promise them a h iew and larger building on their re- 0 urn. c The school and patrons enjoyed a. d ?icnic Saturday at Chandler's mill ond. There was lots of fishing but A ew fish were caught. The girls 0 shed for fishes while the boys fish- r d for love. h Only one incident marred the a leasure of the day. Little Miss v label Lee, while wading in shallow a rater on a sand bar with her play- u lates tripped and fell in deeper waer. Mrs R E Lee hastily went to P er rescue, until^ Mr R B Cannon e ssisted them out. b Mr C E and Dr Myers Graham d rant to Charleston Sunday, return- d ig Monday. ' J MG. v sua Com] Hanan' FOR) Hanan's Shoes need those who have worn ther that holds its shape, looks 1 We have them in the late convenient for you to call ii stating size and last, will b pol nnst nrpnairh If thev rw"> x r ? back at our expense. Price $6.00 THE CADES MERCA Cades. HE OA" er we have experienced. 1 den" color. Then you will he work satisfactorily." ie. It is simple, safe, solid j is less complicated thar his hip is the one who will irdware Retail Dealers "POOR CONRAD" REG ALLSJ/ARJIMES. GRAPHIC PICTURE OF SOLDIERS GOING TO WAR?A BATTLE IN A STORM. Editor County Record:? I contemplated writing another let- ] jer for some time past, but feeling ( ofVior inrlisnnspH have nut it off: jut so many friends, and many who ^ >nly know me as"Poor Conrad", have | i8ked to hear from me again. This ( vas Memorial day and we had quite } i joyful meeting of the old soldiers j >f the Confederacy and heard a fine j ipeech by Rev P S McChesney. The t >ld veterans looked quite well and ( njoyed the nice dinner given by the ^ adies, the wives and daughters of reterans. God bless them! May they t ive forever. j After dinner we fired a salute in ^ lonor of the day with an old war y annon, a 10-pound rifle gun, such a j ?ne as "Poor Conrad" worked the g nuzzle of at Manassas, Gettysburg, lharpsburg and several other en;agements. I was glad to see so -'J ikUa ava oiinVi in ^ riany U1U VCICIOUS VTIIU cue juvii m he true sense of the word. There v rare old lion-hearted George Gra- jj am, my old friend, Mr Matthews J f Lake City, Lonny Flagler, my old * hum, Pete Epps, and Billy McFad- t in. Those "We re the boys, yes, the len, who carried the Endfield and ' finie rifles,the most deadly weapons f that d8y. Such men as these nade themselves a wall between the osts of McClellan and Grant. There g re many other just as good men < /horn I have not mentioned. Some I re dead but still live in the hearts | f their countrymen. I The weather was pleasant and all 1 resent seemed to enjoy themselves, ven the small boys. Songs were sung >y the young ladies and many chil- , ren joined in. I felt quite unwell luring the early part or tne day dux, i'as able to eat the dinner of a gi- < Wile' i Dany ! sShoes MEN 1 . , i I no recommendation to n and appreciate a shoe better and wears longer, st styles, and if it is not n person, a letter to us, ring them to you by pardon't suit, send them nnil ^7.00. a iviiu f t v/ \/ MILE COMPANY, , s. c. r FIELI Examine the stalk and the I say: "What shall 1 use t< , sound, light, graceful an( i any other make. Very p 1 get the "Adriance" Mowi CO. We L ant. It was a good medicine and seemed to help "Uncle" George Mitchum also, as he made a few steps, cutting a double shuffle, to the amusement of many. Forty-nine years ago this month were fought the battles of the Wilderness and Spottsylvania Court House, from about the first to the 10th, fighting every day. One day a terrible battle was raging during a heavy rain and thunder storm. The dashing lightning and roaring thunder seemed to be taking a hand in the struggle,while the rattling mustetry, booming cannon, the huzzas >f the charging Yankees and the viid rebel yell made the carnage awful and indescribable, while "man's nhumanity to man made countless ;housands mourn," but myself and ;he few whom I have mentioned, as veil as many others, went there to itay with our shoulders to the wheel ;hrough heat, dust and smoke of >attle or frozen mud and snow. 1 rhose times have long since passed 1 >ut are fresh in the minds of many. Ill is peace now and may it remain o until the monuments of art have :rumbled into dust. Tike manv others, with the first ! all of South Carolina for volunteers ve were ready with: "Hand me a run and be quick!" Poor fellows! ! dany went that never returned, 'oor, brave boys! I often think of hem?my first captain, John Whit[ Attention! Tri * Now that the vege I hand we make our i L growers. Bring yoi " .11 i ( other vegeta Die cne I collect them withoi you courteous treat The vegetable sea * to start an account [The Bank Cades \ He ^ treaj uW _ of tii-" word's . S i . . tr ^ beet r.ius.c That's what *?.ie Victor really is. It hcids in you the best music of tl world?the musical ?err great masterthe latest music, ever, mmg ycu w All yours to c::jcy vhencv Doesn't that interest you? your favorite selections on in at any time. Victor-Victrolr.s $15 to $20( Siejdinj Mr. Samuel D. C D ~~I j head and you will find ) cut my oats with? I i easy to operate. It is ositive and accurate in N j ng Machine at an "eye I i ead?Others Follow. -i worth, Lieutenant Theodore Nelson, Sam Cockfield, the bravest of the brave. I remember quite well when our regiment had orders to go to Virginia. I got leave of absence to come by home; I wanted to tell my friends good-bye. I had some idea what war was. I was going with the boys among whom I was raised,come back or no come back. Many were sorry to part with Mrs Mary McEl veen, mother of Mr ueo Mc&iveen. She shed tears for me and said, "Poor Conrad is going, too." She gave me a small Bible, which I carried throughout the four years. After telling them good-bye I came to # Kingstree to take the train for Richmond. Eli Fleming, poor fellow,who gave his life for the cause that was lost, met me at the depot at Kingstree. He had his banjo and was a good musician. Many others were to go on the same train. Numerous mothers, wives and sweethearts were sobbing with arms around the loved ones,but not "Poor Conrad". While Fleming was picking the parting tune I was shuffling over the platform, singing, "Julia Ann Johnson, don't you cry, I am going away to Ioottq u/iii " Tf?? mnrlnrtor said. "All aboard." I rushed around and told one or two weeping women ?ood-bye. I did not see their faces, rhey said, "God bless you," but while so many were shaking hands (Continued on page 8.) isk Growers! ' , i table season is at appeal to the truck < > - ur bean checks and J cks to us?will 4 ; rc charge, and give ;ment. ^ son is a good time ; with us. ;? of Cades, ., e, S. C. 4 L dsfefe -Yictrola store for ie entire JL is of the popular 8 'ant. rer and as often as you wish. W Ollldn'f vnn lit-/* tr? the Victor-Victrola? Come ). Victors $10 to $100. And erms to suit, if desired. * Music House rleston, S. C. arr, Representative, Kingstre e, S. C