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I (ftp iCnmttg Srrorii. K1NQSTREE. S. Q. C. W. WOLFE. EDITOR AND RRORRIITOR. "" " ' Entered at the postoffice at Kings tree, S.C.as second class mail matter. ~ TELEPHONE NO. 83. TERMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Ore copy, one year ..$1 25 Or e copy, six months 75 Ore copy, three months-..-.... .. 50 Ore copy, one year in advance.... 1 00 Obituaries. Tributes of Respect, ? - - - ? % -- r%? Resolutions oi i names, uaros ox inonu and all other reading notices,not News, will be charged for at the rate of one cent a word for each insertion. All changes of advertisements and all communications must be in this office before TUESDAY NOON in order'to appear in the ensuing issue. All communications must be signed by the writer, not for publication unless desired, but to protect this newspaper, i ADVERTISING RATES: Advertisements to be run ia Special1 eolumnj&ne cent a word each isso&minimum price 25 cents, to be paid for in advance. Legal advertisements, $1.00 per inch first insertion, 50 cents per inch each subsequent insertion. Rates on long term advertisements very reasonable.. For rates apply at office* In remitting checks or money orders take payable to THE COUNTY RECORD. "In men whom men condemn as ill, I find so much of goodness still; In men whom men pronounce divine, I find so much of sin and blot? 1 Hesitate to draw tne line Between the two?where God has not." THURSDAY. APR. 2. 1914. LIGHTS AND SHADOWS^ AT LAKE CITY. DEATH OF A HIGHLY ESTEEMED CITIZEN--REVIVAL MEETING CONTINUES?PERSONAL. Special to The County Record. Lake City, March 81:?Revival services are being continued at the Paptist church, the Rev J H Chapman having relieved Rev Mr Woodward, who left to fill another engagement. Much interest is being manifested in the services and good 1* A-O results are expecwru. Last Saturday evening: about eight o'clock, surrounded by his entire fnmily, Mr J P Grimsley passed into the great beyond. Sunday afternoon, with Masonic honors, the funeral and burial took place at the Scranton Baptist cemetery, the Rev J W Arial officiating at the former. One cf the largest crowds possible filled the church and churchyard, an evidence of the esteem in which the deceased was held by his fellow men. Besides his widow he leaves six small children, three grown sons, two married daughters and one single daughter to mourn his sad death. The entire community has expressed its sympathy for the bereaved family with many little acts of kindness. The deceased had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for nearly twenty-five years, was also a member of the Knights of Pythias and Vio Wnndmpn. all of whom attended the funeral. Many beautiful floral offerings were received, also testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his brethren. Mr J P Hutson of Kingstree spent Sunday in town with his mother. Mr J Hoyt Carter of Cadea, another Lake City boy, also spent Sunday in town with his mother. Still another came home to enjoy the day with his mother and sisters, Mr S C Caldwell of Darlington. Mrs K D Beard, a member of the graded school faculty, recently resigned her position, and on Saturday morning left for an extended trip. Mrs Beard has been suffering for the past couple of months with a slight indisposition and was unable to assume the burden of her responsibilities longer, without recuperating from the effects of her illness. Miss Janie Hinnant is filling her position temporarily. The many friends of "Mrs Katie" wish *her a speedy recovery and return to hpr fripnds here. Miss Cecile Severance of Cheraw | spent Sunday at home with her mother, Mrs E E Severance. Mrs Fannie Lee of Scranton is spending a few days in town with her daughter, Mrs W E Carter. Miss Lena Thomas returned Monday from a visit to friends in Cottageville. ; (Continned on page five). FIELD DAY EXERCISES ATTRACT CROWDS. Continued from page one) Kingstree school and faculty, and the people of the town for their hospitality and courteous treatment of the pupils, officers and patrons of the rural schools. POINTS WON BY SCHOOLS. KINGSTREE. " ? 11 tllgn SCnooi Atnietica u " " Oratory 36 Elementary School Athletics 19 " Lit'y Contest 291-13 GREELYVILLE. High School Athletics 16 " Oratory 22 1-2 Elemetary Lit'y Contest 7 7-13 UNION. High School Athletics 17 " Oratory 13 1-2 Elementary Lit'y Contest 17 9-13 JOHNSONVILLE. High School Athletics 20 Elementary Lit'y Contest 21 6-13 CEDAR SWAMP. High School Athletics 8 EARLES. Elementary Lit'y Contest 3 INDIANTOWN. Elementary Lit'y Contest 7 4-13 MULBERRY. Elementary Lit'y Contest 1 8-13 CADES. Elementary Lit'y Contest 1 8-13 \ I SCHOOL EXHIBITS. Kingstree ?Woodwork ? Thornwell McGill, 5th grade, first; Keels Burgee, 5th grade, second. Best dressed doll?Hubert Speigner, 5th grade, ijecond. Drawings?first and second. Rattan?Nellie Scott, 5th grade,fir3t; Jane Gamble, 5th grade, second. Sofa pillow?Erline Mcintosh, 8th grade, first; Fannie Vause, 9th grade, second. Pressed flowers ?first. Embroidery?Claudia Jones, 7th grade, ' first; Serena Lee, 6th grade, second. Cord hand bag?Serena Lee,^6th grade, first. Neatest copy book?Maudeline Kinder, 5th grade, first; Hubert Speigner, 5th grade, second. Fancy apron?Helen Kennedy, 7th grade, first; Serena Lee, 6th grade,second. Raphia work ?Madge Blakeley, 5th grade, first; Nellie Scott, 5th grade, second. Button holes?Louise Epps, 10th grade, second. Relief map drawing?Fifth grade, first. Awards?11 first, 10 second. Bloomingvale ? Lace whipping? Ila Smith, first; Dora Yarborough, 8th grade, second. Hemstitched handkerchief ? Dora Yarborough, second. Patch?Dora Yarborough, first. Button holes?Dora Yarborough, first. Awards?3 first, 2 second. Carlisle ? Work apron ? Arcie Smith first. Centeroiece ? Arcie Smith, honorable mention. Award ?1 first. Cedar Swamp?Hammer handle? Samuel Courtney, first. Baseball bat ?Will McCullough, first. Maps made during year?second. School papers?honorable mention-. Awards 2 first, 1 second. Greelyville?Best dressed doll? Trudie Gamble, first. Cord hand bag ?Willie Register, second. Baseball bat?Michael Clary, second. Bread ?Walter Allen, first; Beulah Hair, second. Butter?Beulah Hair, first; Edith Oliver, second. Axe handleCharlie Heins, second. Churn dasher ?Harmon Heins,second. Work apron ?Blanche Oliver, second. Raphia work?Inez Brunson,honorable mention. Fancy stitching?Blanche Oliver, first. Cut work?Eli Kennedy, first; Bradford Bradham, second. Maps of the year?first. Awards? 6 first, 8 second. Johnsonyille?Hammer handle? Virgil Eaddy, second. Cake?Aline Cannon, second. Axe handle?(name lost), first. Churn dasher ? Allen Cannon, first. Centerpiece?Flora and Janie Davis, first; Hallie Venters, second. Hemstitched handkerchief?Eunice Venters, first. Patch ?Bernice Hughes, second. Darning ?Miller Hughes, second. Awards? 5 first, 5 second. Bethel, Heinemann and Mulberry each had attractive exhibits but removed them before the judges made their inspection Monday. Superintendent Speigner and Supervising Teacher, Miss Mamie McLees, have distributed prizes to the successful contestants. MR SPEIGNER EXTENDS THANKS To All Wbo Contributed to tbe Success of Field Day. Editor County Record:? Kindly allow me space in your columns for the expression of the appreciation of all connected with the office of Superintendent of Education to every one who contributed in any measure to the success of Field Day, March 26 and 27: 1. First of all to the people of Kingstree who threw their homes wide open to all visitors and did so much to make their stay in our midst pleasant; and to the ladies of the town and other places in the county who provided baskets and lunches on Friday. 2. To the merchants and individuals who gave prizes and cash for the various contests. O TA fUA fKiiofano fWn ITinrr. %J. JL VJ tUC 11 UOl.C^O VI lli\. stree school for the use of their building and auditorium; to the faculty of the Kingstree school for their kindness in arranging and helping with exhibits and decorating the class rooms and auditorium. Also we wish to thank the chorus of young ladies, who with the assistance of Miss Campbell, added so much to the pleasure of all present, and especially did we appreciate and enjoy the violin solos of Mr David Silverman on Friday evening. 4. To the boys of the Kingstree school who worked so faithfully in getting the track ready for the athletic events. 5. To the gentlemen who acted as timers in the track meet, Messrs Tom McCutchen, H H King and M F Heller; and especially to Messrs David E McCutchen, T M Cooper and S B Poston, for their faithfdl work as judges in these contests. In this connection we wish to ex press our obligation ana gratitude to Mr Paul Harper for his efficient services both before and during the meet. Mr Harper did more than any other to make the athletic part of the programme a success. 6. To the committee of ladies who judged the exhibits, the committee being composed of Mrs W D Daniel, Misses Mabel Harper, Lula Easterling and Louise Plowden. 7. To the committee acting as j udges in the two declamation contests, Hon Hartwell Ayer of Florence and Mr J Frank Ligon of Columbia; to Messrs W F Tolley, M A Shuler and W H Welch, judges of the literary contests. 8. To the office force of the County Record who laid aside im vM-tonf mnrlr fn nrint Anr nrrt. ^A/l ?auv n vi n w pAiuw ww? ^*? gramme on time. Finally, an expression of appreciation is due the teachers, pupils and trustees of the several schools in the county who have made possible a successful Field Day. It is gratifying that so many schools entered contests and made exhibits of manual training, cooking, needle work and wood work. These exhibits were most creditable and show that our schools are really becoming an important factor in the home life of every community. The school spirit manifested was great, and we believe that the purpose of the day was fully accomplished. We trust you can agree with us in saying that Field Day in Williamsburg was worth all of the expense incurred and effort put forth?that the day has been justified. Let ui begin now and plan for a greater Field Day another year. R N Speigner, Kingstree, S C, Co Supt Ed, March 31, 1914. COMMENDS OUR SCHOOLS. V .Ha. (Mm Utalo WUl||lXBU^UiaiJ A4V1IVA UVWMk#??itV Superintendent Swearlngen. County Superintendent of Education R N Speigner has received the followifig letter from Hon J E Swearingen,State Superintendent of Education: Columbia, March 25, 1914. Supt R N Speigner, Kingstree, S C. Dear Mr Speigner:? Several weeks ago I paid the term extension aid to the weak school districts of Williamsburg county. This money was meant for use among the one-teacher schools mainly. Today I am forwarding your county Treasurer a warrant for $1,700 in payment of the seven rural graded school applications on file l ' \\ jg ment from 01 ? ^JJfT digestive organs, 3j ? ! I fifty would fully realize n ncni in Scoff's Emulsion they wo a Scotfs Emulsion contains the pnre cod liver oil, so medically pre( H power and strength all thru the body jfl T > people in declining years we : $ ?Sco't's Emulsion will add year; ? AVOID ALCOHOL i ?mm from your office. Accept my hearty congratulations upon this fine sign of progress. When Johnsonville voted its 12miil special tax it was for some time the banner district, not only of Williamsburg county, but of the entire State. The educational enthusisiasm of this district has now spread to other districts and to other counties, so that a new type of rural school is now springing up from the mountains to the sea. The growth of strong schools employing three teachers will do more for rural education than any other single force in the State. The tendency in Williamsburg indicates that soon onefourth of your schools may be emDloving an adequate corps of teachers for a term of not less than seven months. With State aid and local taxation, there is no reason why this standard should not be realized in the near future. I sincerely hope that no white school in your county will run less than six months during 1913-14. If any weak school is closing for lack of funds, it will be a pleasure to cooperate with you in securing aid from the contingent fund for needy schools. Yours respectfully, J E SWEARINGEN, State Sup't of Education. FIELD DAY CONTRIBUTIONS. List of Articles Given for Prizes by Public-Spirited Citizens. Kingstree Dry Goods Co, shirt waist. W N Jacobs, four books. Milhous & Jennings, 1 lb candy. Comet theater, $1 worth of tickets. P S Courtney, 1 pound candy. H A Meyer & Son, $1.00 soda checks. Dr W VBrockington,fountain pen. T E Baggett, fountain pen. Jenkinson Bros Co, hat. Britton & Hutson, 1 lb candy. L D Rodgers, brooch. Dr W T, Tuvlnr knifp. J M Brown, fountain pen. M B Thomas, knife. Kingstree Drug Co, 2 lbs candy. Sol Peres, half dozen pairs hose. Silverman Department Store, tie. Dr M L A.lfen, cologne. The County Record, 1 year's subscription. Jacobs & Scott, 1 pound candy. Kingstree Hardware Co, baseball glove. E L Hirsch, $1.00. Watts & Watts, 50c. Kozma Bros, $1.00. Carolina Furniture Co, $1.00. Dr D C Scott, toilet water. H Riff, tie. J W Coward, pair shoes. B F Patrick, lap pad. W T Wilkins, 50c. People's Mercantile Co, pr shoes. Joe Zahran, bag of fruit. r? i_>_ ** reupie s mticauuie vjic^ijville, 1 pound candy. C S Land & Co, pair silk hose. Hugh Cooper, $1.00. Bank of Williamsburg, $5.00. Bank of Kingstree, $5.00. Wee Nee Bank, $5.00. Elias Wakim, $1.00. J W Gamble, $1.00. W M Vause & Sons, $1.00. Farmers' Supply Co, $1.00. Williamsburg Live Stock Co,$1.00. Zeigler Drug Co, bar pin. W I Hodges, fountain pen. Cades Mercantile Co, watch. E H Carsten, pitcher. Mr Ward, Cades, pair hose. P A Alsbrook, 1 year's subscription to Farm and Ranch. T W Epps, 1 year's subscription to Holland's Magazine. H D Reddick, handkerchiefs. J A Ferrell, four knives. Fareed Saab, pair hose. Williamsburg Hardware Co, button hole scissors. Mr Stephen Thomas, for many years the head of the Charleston jewelery firm of Sthephen Thomas & Co, died in that city yesterday. He was 77 years old. Aged People! imes forget that poor teeth and gj istication prevent sufficient nourish dinary food and burden the , but if every man or woman past the bountiful, sustaining nourishuld take it after every meaL renowned body-building fats of iigested that it distributes energy, and simplifies the stomach's work, say with unmistakable earnestness > to your life and life to your years. IC SUBSTITUTES 13-83 Old People Nee AB The Ideal One Is a Mild Laxative Tonic That Will Keep the Bowels Gently Active. Healthy old age is so absolutely dependent upon the condition of the bowels that great care should be taken to see that they act regularly. The fact is that as age advances the stomach muscles become weak and inactive and the liver does not store up the juices that are necessary to prompt digestion. Some help can be obtained by eating easily digested foods and by plenty of exercise, but this latter is irksome to most elderlv people. One thipg is certain, that a state of constipation should always be avoided, as it is dangerous to life and health. The best plan is to take a mild laxative as often as is deemed necessary. But with equal certainty it is suggested that cathartics, purgatives, physics, salts and pills be avoided, as: they do but temporary good and are. so harsh as to be a shock to a delicate system. A much better plan and one that: thousands of elderly people are fol- j lowing is to take a gentle laxative- j tonic like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, which acts as nearly like nature as is possible. In fact, the tendency of this remedy is to strengthen the stomach and bowel muscles and so fvain fViam trt Q/?f nahirflllv fXTftin WldlU VIIVM1 ?V HVV , when medicines of all kinds can usually be dispensed with. This is the opinion of many people of different Ages, among them Mrs Mary A P Davidson, of University Mound i MeClary School Closing. After a session of five months the McGary school closed a successful year March 24 with the following programme: Song, "America" School ' Bunch of Flowers" Four little girls "The Old Bachelor" Fred Rodgers "Pompymore"- Eugene Hanna "Little Helpers" Three boys and three girls "The Flag" Luther MeClary "The Boarding School Accomplishments" Dialogue by two boys and two girls. "The Farmers" Seven little boys "Drive the Nail" Marion Byrd "How He Had H; V ?Two boys "The Old Maid" Cora Hanna "In Dixie Land" School "The Interrupted Dialogue" Boy and girl "Vacation Fun"..SeveraJ Doys ana giris Dialogue, "The Way to Wyndham Two boys " Til T-y' and 'I Can't' " Small boy "The Red, White and Blue"..Three girls "Helping Mamma" Four girls Valedictory Dalis RoJgers Song, 'Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" School JEWELRY YOU For Gifts for Let it be a Watch, Clock or pi best quality lior the same price yoc I have a specialty in Fountain you the "Edison Never Lei tliar talking. Let me sell you that Wedding Watches, Clocks, and all ki same day received. T E BAGGE Found a Cure for Rbeumatism. "I suffered with rheumatism for two years and could not get my right hanc to my mouth for that length of t me," writes Lee L Chapman, Mapleton, Iowa. "I suffered terrible pain so I could not sleep or lie still n Vitio voora aorn T Hp can at uigiic. a ivw jvm*w using Chamberlain's Liniment and in two months I was well and have rot suffered with rheumatism since." Lewis Rice, a mill worker, was awarded $5,000 damages in a suit against Spartan Mills by a jury in Common Please court Friday at Ppartanburg. Rice lost four fingers i.i an accident at the mill, and also complained that he had. almost lost the use of his right arm. He sued for $15,000. 7=T| AI.I.F1VS bj FOOT-EASE Mjmt The Antiseptic powder shaken into the shoes?The Standard Rea- < NHMHedy for the Feet for a quarter PH8ffiEZBicentury. 30,000 testimonials. Sold trade-Mark, everywhere, 25c. Sample PRES. Address, Allen S. Olma'ed, Le RorJt.Y. The Men who pat the EEs lh FEET* d owel Stimulant. Mrs. Mary A P. Davidson.*^ Home, San Francisco, Cal. She is 78 and because of her sedentary habits had continual bowel trouble. From the day she began taking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin she has had no further inconvenience and naturally she is glad to say kind things of this remedy. A bottle can be bought of any druggist for fifty cents or one dollar.People usually buy the fifty cent size first,and then, having convinced themselves of its merits, they buy the dollar size, which is more eco nomicai. iveauiuj are aiwnjro xvuuanteed, or money will be refunded. Elderly persons of both sexes camJ| follow these suggestions with everjrV assurance of good results. l! Families wishing to try a free J sampie bottle can obtain it postpaid J by addressing Dr W B Caldwell, 419 V Washington St, Monticello, 111. A 4 postal card with your name and ad- 1 dress on it will do. * Honor Boll Martin School Month beginning March 2 and ending March 27,1914: Grade I. Minnie West 93 Althere West 92 George Martin. 90 Henry Martin 9fj^ Grade IV. ' Jessie Lucas 94 Douglas Cooper ?l Sue McKnight, Teacher. Soring Laxative and Blood Cleanser. Flush out the accumulated waste and poisons of the winter months; cleans your stomach, liver and kidneys of all impurities. Take Dr King's New Life Pills; nothing better for purifying the blood. Mild, non-griping laxative. Cures constipation; makes you feel fine. Take no other. 25c, at your druggist. Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all hurts. f -^\ caTrely oii| Any Occasion. ie;e of Jewelry, I have it in the l would pay for inferior quality. Pens. Come and let me show ' ak." It makes writing easier Present I inds of Jewelry Repaired TT, Jeweler. SHORT A (T) TIRE? Always carry an extra one? you won't feel too tired. And your pump, too, in case of a collapse. Never start on a journey without every requisite?do not deoend upon srettinsr them on the trip. You may not be able to, and certainly not the same grade of supplies as we sell you. Everything for the machine and the chauffeur. Hamer-Thompson C<h