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RE DOING Bb l F| m Loans and m Overdrafts I Stocks and P Furniture a m Banking h Cash on Hi I .Sworn to Hi r wi d, T . * i iOCAl , NEWS M t ? ? Ik Kings tree Cotton Market. BE. Cotton, middling, per lb 12c Seed, per ton $27 00 g! Work for Kingstree or rack out! K|l| Mr J S Evans of Leo was in town Saturday. Bpv Mr Walter Poston of Leo was in Kingstrse Tuesday. SF Mr H Merritt of Scranton was in Kingstree this week. Mr H R Russell of Bloomingvale k was in town Saturday. Mr J L Poston of Vox was a vis - tv,; J itor to Kings tree rriusy, Mr J F' McFaddin made a business trip to Lake City Tuesday. Mr Arthur Ehrich of Georgetown was in Kingstree Monday. Mrs S K Brockington is visiting ther mother, Mrs A M Gordon. The banks will be closed Monday, it being Gen R E Lee's birth-day. We are sorry to learn that Mrs A M Gordon is confined to her room again. Miss Ruby Koenecke of Sumter is visiting Misses Florrie and Sadie Meyer. Mr D E Epps of Workman was I noted in Kingstree Saturday of last week. Miss Jimmie Britton.a member of the Cades Graded school faculty, spent the week-end at home. Miss Ruth Nettles will leave tonight for Atlanta, Ga, where she expects to spend several weeks. Mr Silas Stutts, formerly of King Ptree, leturned Wednesday to nampI ton, after visiting relatives here. Miss Olive Nettles of Sumter spent Sunday with her cousins, the Misses Nettles,at the Kellahan hotel. Miss Eunice Nettles will leave tomorrow for Nichols, S C, where ishe has accepted a position in a drj goods store. Mrs- Ernest E Stevens and little son of Finopolis spent the week-end at the home of the former's aunt Mrs W F McCants. Capt William Cooper was in towr Saturday and left Sunday for Co lumbia, where he expects to spent the rest of the winter. We are pleased to learn that oui friend, Mr John M Nexscn, who ha: been ill at his home near town fo: several weeks past, is convalescent. Misses Ada Brockington and Su< ^ Stoll and Messrs Grant Van Keuren Alex Blakeley and Harry Riff at tended the Elks' ba'l at Florence last week. NICELY, THANK T Ban At the Cl< RESOUKCt Discounts - - / Bonds md Fixtureslouse md and in Banks FAL and respectfully st resident; F. Rherr McFadden, W. 1.1 Mrs W A Duncan of Richmond, i Va, and Mrs George Stacklev of Florence spent several days during jthe past week with their sister. Mrs J Louis Stackley. Capt and Mrs W R Funk and . daughters, Misses Bertie and Mamie, I now of St Stephens, spent the weekjendhereas the guests of Mr and ! Mrs W H McGee. j Miss Margaret Burgess last Wednesday afternoon entertained her little cousins at a party.celebrating her fifth birth-day. All the guests of this j charming little lady enjoyed the oe'casion exceedingly, we are quite I / 1 ^ connaenu Mrs S E Guyton, who has been spending some time with her sister. Mrs W F McCants, left Monday for Florence, accompanied by Mrs Ernest E Stevens and Miss Viola Gamble, where they will spend several days with relatives. Mr Roland D Mills, who for the f past several years has been connect! ed with the People's Mercantile Co, has been chosen to succeed Mr W W Barr as teller of the Bank of Kingstree, Mr Barr having resigned to take charge of the bank at Monck's Corner. Senator E C Epps, Representative R J Kirk and Solicitor Stoll left for Columbia Monday afternoon, to be at their respective desks at the Capitol Tuesday at noon, when the session of 1914 was called to order. Hon R H Kellahan, we regret to learn,was too ill to be present at the opening 01 tne session. A directors' meeting of the Kingstree Building and Loan association was held a few days ago when the issuing of a new series of stock certificates was authorized. This is the fifth series to be issued and Mr W H Carr, secretary and treasurer of the association, is now receiving appli, cations from and issuing certificates to new applicants. Miss Madge Blakeley was "at . home" Friday afternoon of last week from 3:30 to 5 o'clock to a number of her young friends in ' celebration of her eleventh natal an' niversary. Those present enjoyed the afternoon as happy children can, and wished in their hearts, if not k verbally uttered, their little hostess \ "many happy returns." The Kingstree band is mak; ing splendid progress and the I boys are rapidly developing into I real band musicians. They I haw the instruments, a eood supply of enthusiasm, and hold i regular practice meetings. It would - not be surprising to hear them 1 discoursing some old familiar airs around the monument 'most any pleasant evening. r 5 The preliminary total number of r bales of cotton ginned in the State j for 1913-14 was made public by the ! Government census bureau at 10 a, ?1 m. Friday, January 9, showing Wil, liamsburg county as having ginned - 25,327 bales, as compared with 22,? 847 bales in 1913, at the same period. The total for South Carolina is OU?CAPITAL $100, kof S KINGSTR )se of B isin S: ~...#$207,085.57 3,571.15 1,041.99 4,143.23 9,032.79 110,358.19 $335,233.02 ihmitted to stockho i, Vice President; Vexsen, J. M. Cook I r 1,343,827 bales, as compared with j 1,173,216 bales for last year. A handsome carpet was laid on the floor of the new Presbyterian) church this week and the pews are now being set, preparatory to holding services in the new edifice Sun-, day. The same gentleman, an ex- j pert carpert layer, is now engaged in a similar work at the Baptist church, and as soon as he is through ! the pews will be placed and the handsome new structure made ready for services at an early date. Dur- , inn- tho u/ppk a hesutiful new car- i v??v ?. w.. ? pet will also be laid in the Masonic < lodge room, in the Nexsen building, , by the same expert carpet man. Nev Store at corner next door to Wee Nee bank will be opened for business Saturday, January 17,with a full line of general merchandise. We have bought out the stock of the Kennedy Millinery Co, which we will close out at bargain prices?below cost. ' It i I M I I New Cemetery Fence. Through the untiring efforts of Mrs R J Kirk and Mrs W V Brock' ington funds were secured for the purpose, and during the past week a good steel wire fence was erected i around the old Baptist cemetery near the Black river bridge. This , plot has practically been abandoned as a burying place and for some years past has been without any protection from the ravages of stock and trespassers. At the regular evening services at the Baptist church Sunday night the new feifce was presented to the church by Hon Robt J Kirk. tar Load of Mules. We have just received a car-load choice mules. Come and look them over. J M Truluck, I It Kingstree, S C. Jenkinson Bros Co will open their big 2-in-l sale on the 17th inst, with S twenty thousand (20,000) yards new Laces and Embroideries, Voile Flouncings, Swiss Flouncings and I Crepe Flouncings?get your money j ready. ! Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This remedy has no superior for coughs and colds. It is pleasant to ; take. It contains no opium or other narcotic. It always cures. For sale by all dealers. ?? 1; Notice. The low price sale of fine Jewelery is still grointr on at Watts & Watts's. ', Everything that is kept in a first !; class jewelry store is being sold at i about wholesale cost. Always glad , to show goods. Come and inspect j our stock, every article guaranteed I to give satisfaction. j Yours to please, ! Watts & Watts, i 1-8-tf Kingstree, S C. 000; DEPOSITS Villic EE, S. C. ess January LI Capital Stock I Undivided Pro Deposits by B; ^ ~ ^ l??r Ini UCpUMid uy 1111 Cashier's Che TOTAI lders in annual n E. C. Epps, Cashie , W. V. Strong, P. With Onr Advertisers, Read new ad of S Thomas & Co, the popular Charleston jewelers. '*" r% frnof Ktt of. JJOn t tail LU CUJUjr a u&av kjj ?.v tending the Lyceum attraction at the school audlitorium Monday night. Mr Sidney Landon, one of America's foremost character impersonators, will be thejattraction. Tickets on sale at Dr Scott's drug store. Messrs Jenkinson Bros Co have s page ad in this paper setting forth some of the bargain possibilities embraced in their great Two-in-One sale that they will start Saturday. This is a live firm and with the "Old Man" at the helm,barnacles never grow on their goods. He keeps them moving and during this sale several thousand dollars worth m 1 ? 1 1 ?- ? * ? ? tttill Ka laf oi spienaia winter guuua nm ^ go at reduced prices to make room for a large and varied spring and summer stock. A lot of new and choice fabrics.misses' and children's wash dresses, have been purchased and are now arriving for this special sale. Don't fail to read their big ad on another page of this paper. Mr H D Reddick has an ad in this paper, in which he offers his entire stock of men's and boys' clothing,ladies' tailored suits, shoes, hardware, etc. at greatly reduced prices?some things at cost and others even below cost. He is a well known merchant here and every one knows what his stock consists of. Read his ad for prices and particulars. ? - o U. 1 11 Messrs brocxingion ot mursimn have opened a garage at the Nelson warehouse, and are prepared to furnish gasoline, oil, tires and other accessories for automobiles. See their ad in this paper. The Bank of Williamsburg publishes its annual statement in this paper. This is an institution under whose heels no grass gets a chance to grow, and as a result of its excellent banking methods,combined with courtesy and business integrity, it has become one of the leading banks in this section of the State. A glance at the annual statement will serve as a convincing proof of its financial solidity. "Watch this Space" is the way an esteemed new advertising firm salutes the public on the first page of this paper. It is a well-known firm with good people before and behind it,and we are pleased to have them among our advertising patrons, and feel that The Record can safely commend the goods they will advertise, to be as they represent them in their allotted space. Notice. At the last meeting of the Civic league the treasurer reported that there are still a good many members whose dues have not been paid, and it is urgently requested that all who can conveniently do so will settle their deficiencies,as the League is anxious to secure all available funds in order to facilitate work or | the Kellahan public playgrounds. 1-15-ltj 35,000; CASH ON H, imsb r 7, 1914 [ABILITIES: Paid In $ fits..... - - - inks - iividuals cks '? ? 3 leeting January 1( r; C. W. Boswell, Q. Qourdin, Direct Pythlans Elect Officers. At a recent meeting of Kingstree lodge No 91, Knights of Pythias,the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Thos McCutchen, C C; B E Clarkson, V C; M L Allen, Prelate; Harry Riff, M of W; R C McElveen, K of R and S; M H Jacobs, M of Ex; P S Courtney, M of F; S C Anderson, M at A; J D Gilland, I G; S Marcus, 0 G. For some months past this splendid o<d 'r 11.-id > *en inexcusably on the wa? e in Ivingstree, though composed of as g od material as ever came in contact with his royal highess ?"Sir William." Very recently, however, new life and energy became infused into the members and, now, we are glad to note, the order is in good shape and promises of progress forward are to be heard on every hand. I Helnemann Happenings. Heinemann. January 5: ?Please allow me space in your paper for a few dots from this section. Many good wishes to the editor for a new year of happiness, j New year's day dawned cloudy 1 and rainy,but we are told that a bad starting makes a good ending, so we are hoping for a good and prosperous year. Well, Christmas passed off very quietly in this section and almost! everybody seems to have had a1 l pleasant time. Mr W A Mitchum got very badiy hurt by the falling of a car door J Christmas week, wbich laid him up in bed, but the doctors say that ' while his injury is very painful, it1 is not of a serious nature and we hope for his speedy recovery. Well, the teachers are coming in j from every side to commence their schools, and the children have had a very enjoyable holiday. Miss Minnie McFaddin will commence her school near Salters, also Miss Elise Cudworth commencing at this place. Mr and Mrs B E Clarkson of Kingstree visited at Heinemann the latter part of the week, returning home Monday. *' r* J V* _ IYL1SS Eunice uiarKsuu auu mi Clinton leave today for their respective places. Miss Eunice to goes Columbia and Mr Clinton to Wofford. : We expect we will miss them very much. X Y Z. Chronic Constipation Cured. "Five years ago I had the worst ? crse of chronic constipation I ever i ki v of, and Chamberlain's Tablets cured me," writes S F Fish, Brook)! lyn, Mich. For sale by all dealers. urgl 92,400.00 I 3,063.41 I 3,781.53 I 235,031.23 I 956.85 I >335,233.02 I ), 1914. I Asst. Cashier H Special notices Phone us when you want QT to get a notice under this j heading. Price one cent a word for each insertion. No ad taken for less than 2oc. Phone 83. 1 ... To Rent^-Seventy-five acres of good land, one mile from Salters, good dwelling and out houses, one mile from : school and church. Apply Mrs M R Salters, ! l-8-3tp Salters Depot, S C. I Two fine Jersey Cows now in milk, for sale cheap. Apply * l-8-2tp County Record. Fob Sale?One milch cow and calf four months old. Price reasonable. 1-ltf Box No. 334. Kingstree, S C Wanted?a sober and industrious white man with family to superintend I farm. Must be able to furnish good [ recommendations. Jno M Nexsen, | l-8-2t Kingstree, S C. For Sale?One Avery disc cultivator. William Cooper, 2517 Lee Street, l-15-2tp Columbia. S C. The remains of Mr R L Johnson, who died last Friday in Charleston, where he had been taken for treatment, were brought here Sunday morning for interment. Jenkinson Bros Co, in their big 12-in-l sale, starting January 17, will offer the greatest line and the best bargains in Work Shoes, Plow Shoes, Overalls and Work Pant3 ever shown in Kingstree, Quilts, Blankets and Comforts?get your money reafly. Jenkinson Bros Co will open the 17th inst, with ten thousand dollars worth of Dry Goods and Notions, Quilts. Blankets, Overalls, Pants: Clothing and Overcoats?get your i money ready. The Misses Pringle of Charleston, who have been guests at the home of Mr and Mrs W G Green during i the holidays, returned home Sunday. Jenkinson Bros Co will give away i in premiums, starting on the 17th inst, with their big 2-in-l sale, two thousand pieces fancy gold band crockeryware?plates and dishes of all kinds?get your money ready. His Stomach Troubles Over. j Mr Dyspeptic, would you not like to feel that your stomach troubles were over, that you could eat any kind of food you desired without injury? That may seem so unlikely to you that you do not even hope for an ending of your trouble, but : permit, us to assure you that it is not altogether impossible. If others can be cured permanently, and j thousands have been, why not you? ! John R 3aker, of Battle Creek", Mich, is one of them. He says, "I was | troubled with heartburn, indigestion, and liver complaint until I used Chamberlain's Tablets, then my trouble was over." Sold by all dealers.