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I ====== 4 ?p vHnuntij JSprnrh. KINGSTREE. S. O. C. W. WOLFE. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. Entered at the postoffice at Kingstree, S C as second class mail matter. TELEPHONE NO. 83 TERMS SU BSCRIPTldlTRATES: One copy, one year $1 25 One copy, six months 75 One copy, three months 50 One copy, one year in advance ? 1 00 (Obituaries, Tributes of Respect, Resolutions of Thanks, Cards of Thanks and all other reading notices,not News, will be charged for at the rate of one eent a word for each insertion. All changes of advertisements and " mint Kp in this office ail comiimiiitouuuo !?.?. ? before TUESDAY NOON in order to appear in the ensuing issue. All communications must be signed f by the writer, not for publication unless desired, but to protect this newspaper. ADVERTISING RATES: Advertisements to be run in Special colum, one cent a word each issue,minimum price 25 cents, to be paid for in advance. f. Legal advertisements, $1.00 per inch first insertion, 50 cents per inch each ubseauent insertion. Rates on long term advertisement^ very reasonable. For rates apply at this office. In remitting checks or money orders I make payable to THE COUNTY RECORD. KINGSTREE-THE GATEWAY TO OPPORTUNITY. ! "In men whom men condemn as ill, i I find so much of goodness still; In men whom men pronounce divine. I find so much of sin and blot? I hesitate to draw the line P Between the two?where God has not." Ii THURSDAY. JULY 17. 1913 A Well Merited Parole. Through the efforts of E L Hirsch, Esq., Governor Blease recently paroled Sam Speights, the one-armed negro, who on February lb, 1912, went to the aid of Mr \V S Grayson, J then jailor, and by his timely aid, probably saved Mr Grayson's life.It will be recalled that on the occasion referred to, several negro prisoners attacked Mr Grayson just as he entered the steel cage where the ?"-"'a and Sam I {piusuuuo nviv wt?u**vv.y Speights, with rare courage and presence of mind, ran out of the cage, turned the key on the strug* gling men infcide and hurried to the Sheriff's office to report the situation,and turned over the key to tliat official. When the insurgent prisoners realized their situation they desisted from their attack on Mr Grayson and all was quiet when Sheriff Graham arrived on the i ? scene. At the ensuing term of court, which convened a few days . later, Speights was convicted on a 'if charge of assault and battery with intent to kill(according to our recollection) and sentenced to seven years on the chaingang. At the time the parole was granted he had served about sixteen months of his sentence. While we oppose the wholesale abuse of the pardoning power that has obtained under the Blease regime, vof in this Pimp wp believe the Governor did right, and that all who are familiar with the circumstances will commend his exercising clemency in behalf of Speights. "Kingstree, the Best Tobacco Market in the State." The pen may be mightier than |? sword, but a woman's tongue is mightiest of them all. Flies and mosquitoes, small of stature though they be, can boast of having slain more human beings than famine or the sword. t ===== The public-spirited business men of Kingstree have gone to work in earnest to advertise to the world the advantages of our excellent tobacco market, and the good work is bearing fruit. Kingstree is the most talked of tobacco market in the State to-day. Now that such an auspicious start has been made, keep it up. Strike while the iron is hot and keep the iron hot. When cold, hard facts are available to back an assertion, a convincing argument can l>e made in behalf of any place or product. THE NEWS AT BENSON. Baseball Fans Disappointed?Dr. Clinkscales to Lecture. Benson,July 15:?The Benson baseball team was on the ground in shipshape, keen for combat with the Kingstree nine last Saturday afternoon. A large crowd of fans?mostly young ladies-?was present. To encourage the boys on both sides a barrel of ice-cold lemonade was pro* j vided to quench the thirst of the I players. The diamond, which is cov'eredwitha beautiful green carpet j of native grass, was mowed down to a close crop that the "grounders" ' hot from the bats of the sluggers would not be obstructed until they had spent their force or were picked up by the alert players. However, with all this careful preparation for the welcome and care of the visiting team, it failed to come, neither did they courteously write a reason for their failure to meet their engagement. The past week has been an ideal one for the farmer. Cotton has been worked out clean of grass. Tobacco curing has been in progress. The i? i i-:J u? corn crop naa lktcu imu uy mi sumc time and is doing excellently well. The majority of our farmers are strong on the pea crop. A few in this .-ection are making a test of the inoculation theory. Occasionally it is the case that the pea does not thrive on some plots of land as on others. These are the places that are being tested. The nitrogengathering bacteria, !which take nitrogen from the air must be present in the soil before a satisfactory growth of peas can be made. With exceptions, however, our soil grows peas without inoculation. Dr J G Clinkscales of Wofford College is expected to lecture at Cedar Swamp Methodist church, Sunday, July 20, in the afternoon. If one ever heard Dr Clinkscales once he will certainly avail himself of the second opportunity. Miss Janie Haddock of Inaiantown aula a viaitnr here last week. Messrs Paul Wilson and David Gamble of Iniiantown were mingling with the crowd Saturday on the ball ground. WES. Cheap Buggies. I have about one dozen good buggies that I am going to sell at half price. They are a little shop-worn, but as good as new except in appearance?the paint has lost its gloss and has been scarred by handling. If you want a good buggy at half price come and look these over. There are only a dozen of them and they won't last long. I am going to sell them out to make room for my new fall stock. Remember, they are as good as new?only a little shopworn. 7-17-2t M F Heller. Causes of Stomach Troubles. Sedentary habits, lack of out door exercise, insufficient mastication of food, constipation, a torpid liver, worry and anxiety, over-eating, partaking of food and drink not suited to your age and occupation. Correct your habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all dealers, adv Mr S F Epps* House Burned. The one-story frame dwelling occupied by Mr S F Epps was discovered to be on fire about noon yesterday. The fire department responded promptly and managed to save most of Mr Epps' household effects, but the building is almost a total loss. The fire is supposed to have originated in a closet ana was not discovered until the flames burst through the roof. The building belonged to Mrs Beulah Chandler and was not insured. The Best Nedlcloe to the World. "My little girl had dysentery very bad. I thought she would die. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her, and I can truthfully say that I think it is the best medicine in the world," writes Mrs William Orvis, Clare, Mich. For sale by all dealers. adv 5,000 New Kingstree Views, 5,000 Comic Post Cards, 500 Tally Cards with tassels, etc, for your whist parties. 7-10-tf Brockington's Drug Store. Receipt Books, Blank Notes, Mortgages and all Legal Blanks in demand, for sale at The Record office. If we have not the form you wish we can print it on short notice. I \ General News Items. i Florence county will hold an election August 5 to vote on a $500,000 bond issue for the building of ! good roads. XXX The Hon B Frank Kelly, an attor- J ney of Bishopville, has announced i that he will be a candidate for Lieu- j i tenant Governor in the Democratic I primary in 1914. XXX United States Senator Smith has announced his intention of coming out for re-election in 1914, and says that he is "not only a candidate for another term, but that he will be elected over Cole Blease by a good majority." XXX Mrs E A Singletary, wife of Mri W W Singletary, died at her home near Cowards on Friday morning last. Mrs Singletary was a daughter of the late Mr Ervin James and was well known in the Cowards section. She was 50 years of age. XXX At the home of his son, Mr W E j Stanley, in Marion county, Capt M B Stanley, one of two known survivors of the Palmetto reeriment in the Mexican war, died Saturday in his 90th year. Mr Stanley was also a veteran of the Civil war and won a captaincy for his gallantry. XXX President Wilson has commuted the five-year sentence of Milton A Carlisle, 73 years old, who was tried and convicted at Greenville in October, 1910, on two of 162 indictments for misplacement of the funds of the National Bank of Newberry,of which he was president. The President commuted his sentence with the privilege of reconsideration at any time. It appeared that continued imprisonment would dangerously impair the prisoner's health. But Governor Blease has requested the President to grant Carlisle an absolute pardon on behalf of his children. t Hymeneal. Married?July 3, 1913,at Greelyville, S C, by Rev J J Brown, pastor of Presbyterian church, Mr Lin wood B Bradford, of Sumter county, and Miss Georgia Brunson of Greely ville. Married?July 3,1913, Hillsboro Hotel, Tampa, Florida, by Rev Dr Tiras, of Tampa, Mr J Hamilton Brunson, of Boca Grande, Florida, formerly of Greelyville, S C, and Miss Ella D Blake of Boca Grande, formerly of West Virginia. Hndnhtlv Faro !tnnt? Are cured by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment, which heals all skin eruptions. No matter how long you have been troubled by itching, burning or scaly skin humors,justputa little of that soothing antiseptic, Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment, on the sores and the suffering stops instantly. Healing begins that very minute. Doctors use it in their practice and recommend it. Mr Alleman of Littletown, Pa, says: "Had eczema on forehead; Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment cured it in two weeks." Guaranteed to relieve or money refunded. All druggists,or by mail. Price 50c. Pfeiffer Chemical Co, Philadelphia and St Louis. Sold by Kingstree Drug Co and M L Allen. adv Chat from Cades. Cades, July 15:?Mr and Mrs W I TT ?3 1 . - XT 4.L nouges nave gone 10 nurui oaiunun | to spend a few days with friends and relatives. Mr R E Tarte went to Charleston Sunday. Mr J R Haselden spent the day Sunday at Lake City with his home folk. i Miss Irene McKiasick of Summerville is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs C C Carsten. Miss Allie McElveen has returned i home from Georgia. She reports a ; nice time. Dr A M Snider of Kingstree was j noted in our town Sunday. Mr F M Webster of Olanta was here Sunday. Mr H 0 Welch went to Kingstree Sunday to spend the day. Miss Eloise Brock will return to 1 North Carolina Thuraday, after a happy and joyful visit among her J friends and relatives at Cades. Mr J D Strickland has returned to Cades to finish his memorial work. J Mr G H Ward visited in the He- ( bron section Sunday afternoon. \ Jack Frost, i If you have anything for sale try an ad in our "special" column. ] To Prevent Blood Poisoning ( apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR. I PORTER S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL. a surgical dressing that relieves pain and heala at the came time. Not a liniment. 25c. 50c. $1.00. RUB-MY-TISM Will cure your Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Bolic, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used inernally and externally. Price 25c. rr? m?* I e ff by the medical nourishment in * Scott's Emulsion which | is not a nerve-quieter, hut nature's v greatest nerve -builder, without * alcohol or opiate. ? Scott 8c. Bowne. Bloomfield, K. J. U-25 *" ~ * The Dispensary Election. ? Editor County Record:? * I was glad to read the article in * last week's Record concerning the C coming dispensary election and hope * it received the attention of those to C whom it was addressed. I now have * an appeal to make, not alone to vot- ? ers.but to all Christians of the coun- ? ty, both women and men. A few of ? us have begun a prayer circle,agreed ? ing to pray that this whiskey dispen- ? sary shall never again be a legalized g .u;;n aii. Artimtv Wo wmilrl liko ft llllll? 111 UU1 V.UUUWJ. I I V f.ww.v. ...... y our circle to include every Christian in the county. Surely in this im- fj ? 'I portant matter, we can turn aside j ^ for a few minutes every day and lift our hearts in prayer to God that He will deliver our fathers, brothers i * | and husbands from taking the re- j sponsibility of this accursed business upon themselves, which they would do if they voted to legalize it. One of the reasons that we see so few answers to our prayers is that we do not pray for definite things and do not expect God to answer us. Let us prove Him in this matter. He does listen to His children when they call. He tells us that He is mnrp rpadv to listen than we are to 11 ask. Of course, He does not always see that it is wise to give us the things we ask for, but if this volume of prayer goes up to God each day from earnest hearts, we may feel safe as to the outcome of the election, andi certainly, God's answer could not be a whiskey dispensary. How often we have heard that "the devil trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his knees." Have you ever noticed that this is true? The real whiskey element would be sorry indeed if they knew this appeal would be heeded. May God add His blessing to this appeal of A Mother. How's Tbis? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cored by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J CHENEY ft CO. Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F J Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation, adr Sheriff's Sale under Foreclosure** i n??j T M .Tiadals. Rrscntflra Ill U JUUJU OilU V MA A. of the estate of D Z Martin,deceased, I Plaintiffs, I against K Ann McGill et al, Defendants. A Under and by virtue of a decretal or- 1 der in the above entitled action, rendered by his Honor, Judge G W Gage, on 5 the 17th day of June, A D 1913, 1 will sell at public auction between the legal hours of sale on the first Monday in August. A D 1913, the same being salesday, before the court house door in Kingstree,S C,to the highest bidder for cash, the following described tract of land, to wit: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land lying, being and situate in the county of Williamsburg and State of South Carolina, measuring and containing fifteen (15) acrea, more or less, bounded and described as follows: Bounded on the North by lands of Albert Moseley, formerly of Welling and Reeves; on the Blast by lands of Caesar ? - * TTT _lli J | Easterling, lormeriy 01 wening wu Reeves, and lands of the said Albert tfoseley; on the West by lands of Stephen Williams and lands of B H Guess, formerly of Welling and Reeves, and on the South by lands of the said Caesar Easterling and lands of the said B H Guess, formerly of Welling and Reeves, being the same tract of land conveyed to Ann McGill, then Ann Shavers, dv Welling and Reeves by deed fated February 24,1886,and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court in/Volume "S" of conveyances, at page 161. Purchaser to pay for papers. George J Graham, Sheriff of Williamsburg county. J Kingstree, S C, July 10, 1913. 7-17-8t I Stockholders'Meeting-j STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, j county of williamsburg. i By resolution of the board of direct- ! I >rs, a meeting of the stockholders of i I uhe Kingstree Electric Light & Ice Co 11 s hereby called for Saturday, August 9, I 1913, at 12. m.. at the office of DC I Scott, Kingstree, S for the purpose _ >f voting on an increase of the capital stock of said company from $15,000 to T ?25 000. P G Gourd in, ^ D C Scott, President t-. Secretary and Treasurer, 7-17-41 r i Save Yoi ) By following 1 REDD /' Our I 1 DRY GOODS, CLOTHI Etc., is compl j The Lowi I We are grateful for your p I uance of the same, guarante IH. D. R Q -m -W a | Jvingstree, HOUSEf MADE by bi Cooke< Breakfast Strip, < all kinds of Cum been sliced and r Jennings' Nei Call and see it w< Our 1 PASTRY, CAKE AN! Is fresh daily bakery, and we from 6 a. m. to 8 Telegraph, tele] cook to trade wit Milhous & (Incorp The best equipped < Make Youi EG by feeding 11 PllSfl Out of 64 laying of 44 eggs per da; record of this wc during poultry f( of it and start yoi earning basis. Sol Wilkins Wholes ET US PRINT YOUR LI 'OR WE KNOW THAT t < ar Money I -j the crowds to Si ICK'S.j I vine of g NG, SHOES, NOTIONS, ? J ete and sold at jjjj } 3St Prices. |j atronage and solicit a contin- if; sing satisfaction. g ; leddick I " " S* C I I . KEEPING f EASY .1 . i vying 1 Ham, I Chipped Beef and l r i 1 i 1 "/? i Meats tnat nave ? eady for use by v Meat Slicer ork. * . ; I ine of \ ) MOTHER'S BREAD from a hygienic 4 nnirfViir?/v UCliVd CUIJ liUllg p. m. | phone, or tell the h t i Jennings ?orated) Grocery In the City, > IB * Hens Lay I U2> j f them on ? Piiitn MI y hens an average y is the ordinary mderful eggpro>od. Try a sack i iir hens all on an | d exclusively In Klngstree by ale Grocery Co. UTTER or NOTE HEADS , WE CAN PLEASE YOU f %*? . . . ' ;