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"iocalH wm M Mr Virgil Kinder visited Columbia Sunday. Miss Imo Fulton went to Columbia yesterday. Mr Robert Plowden of Florence was in town this week. The mosquito brigade has established its skirmishing line. Mr H A Miller has a ten-acre field of promising looking tobacco. From all parts of the county come ^-oreports of crops suffering for rain. Mrs J A McDonald of Florida is visiting Mrs W L Taylor this weeK. Attention is called to the attractive change of ad of the Wee Nee Bank. The oat harvest is now on in this community and some fine crops are being cut. WTe are sorry to learn that Mrs A | M Gordon has been quite sick again this week. Misses Lyllian Alsbrook and Ruby Brockingtc n spent several days last week in Florence. ? ? - - * J l_ Mr C C Brinkley nas removea nis family to Georgetown, where he is \ now engaged in business. Miss Marian Duke, who has been teaching at McClellanville, returned home for the vacation yesterday. Masters J. A, Jr, and Felix McDonald of Florida are the guests of Master Leland Taylor, Jr, this week. Miss M urtha Gordon was called to Gillisonvi!le Wednesday on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs J G Ellis. Mr R R McFadden, of the Lake City neighborhood, was the guest of his brother, Mr J F McFadden, this week. Miss Irene Epps, who was a student at Chicora College, Greenville, \ has returned home for the vacation v' season. Solicitor P H Stoll delivered the j address ut the closing exercises of the Greeiyville High school Monday 1 evening. I Mesd&mes S K Brockington and W D Gasque of Florence spent sev- , eral days this week with Mrs A M , Gordon. The jury commissioners will meet 1 and draw jurymen for the June term < of the court of general sessions Monday. In this issue County Chairman v Stoll has an important notice to the : ^ members of the county executive committee. Miss Ruby Brockington, who has 1 been the charming guest of Miss i Lyllian Alsbrook, left last week for | Raleigl, NC. I Mr and Mrs E A Snipes and little 1 son of Florence have been visiting ' Ormao' noronts Mr an d Mrs W * IUt9 Ul JJJVO |natvu?v, fl Thompson, near town. The following: high schools in Wil- j liamsbarg county have received j State aid, viz: Kingstree, $600; j ^ Johnscnville, $440; Greelvville,$300. j Large shipments of beans are < leaving Kingstree this week by ex- 1 press for the Northern markets, and < prices are in advance of last week, i Mr V G Arnette, vice president of the Rank of Cades, and Prof H H j Brown, principal of Cades school, were noted in Kingstree yesterday. ? P H Stoll, Esq, and Mr Thomas 1 McCutchen.of the local lodge Knights c of Pythias, are attending the session of the Grand Lodge at Chester this ^ week. \ Miss Leah B Nachman.our valued * correspondent at Lake City, and ^ Mr Geo C Haselton, cashier of the f Bank of Lake City, were pleasant J callers at our office yesterday. 8 Tuesday, June 23, will be campaign day in Kingstree for State of- f ficers, and Saturday, August 15, is ^ the day fixed by the State executive t committee as Senatorial campaign r day nere, according to the itinerary j just puDiisnea. Th e executive committee of the 0 Williamsburg County Fair associa- t tion is called to meet at the court f house here on Monday next, June 1. a It is hoped that each committeeman n ^ ^ will be present and able to report a & successful canvass for members. f Messrs R W Fulton, R K Wallace, a J W Cook. Jno Brown, M H Jacobs, t H U Kinder, B E Clarkson. S P Har- b per, of the local lodge A F M, went s to Georgetown yesterday evening to attend a meeting of the Masonic p lodge and assist in the conferring of h degrees. o Mr 0 B Pierce, who lives on his I" farm about four miles west of King- ? stree, brought into town last Satur- t day a fine stock of cotton, taken at f random from a nine acre field. The tl stalk was well developed and con- n tamed a number of small but well- h formed shapes. w v. ? . . I Messrs Epps. Mcintosh & Hester, proprietors of the Neison warehouse, are having erected an addition. 50 by 75 feet, to that structure. This additional floor space will give them a total of 6,000 square feet, and will be ready for use by the opening of the tobacco season. Attention is called to the following candidates' announcement cards published in this week's issue: Messrs E F Prosser and RJ Kirk,for - ^ ir it* House ot Kepreseniauves; mesons u C Epps and Hugh McCutchen, for State Senate; Mr Geo F Chandler, for Road Engineer. Come in, gentlemen. the water's fine. We have been requested to publish the following as a local: As Saturday, May 30, is a national holiday, it will be observed on the rural routes all over the State. Mr F K Graham, rural carrier of Rt No 1. jprill spend the day with many others attending the Pee Dee Rural Carriers' meeting at Florence, and will perhaps secure some information that will be profitable in assisting him to serve his patrons. rriL TIT >_ D ? nf ine woman s ncou^icuoi ui Harmony Presbytery will hold its eighth annual meeting at. Union church, Salters, May 29, 30 and 31. The Presbyterian churches of Williamsburg county are requested to send delegates. An - interesting programme has been arranged and entertainment will be provided. The opening session will be held at noon Friday, May 29. Names of delegates should be sent at once to Miss Essie Lifrage, Salters Depot, S C. Mrs D A Phillips will leave tomorrow for Columbia to attend the commencement exercises of Columbia College, where her daughter, Miss Hannah, will be graduated Tuesday night. Rev Mr Phillips will go up Monday in his car and return during the week with his wife and daughters, Misses Hannah and Myrle, tho n stiidpnt at Lander Col lege, Greenwood, who will join the other members of the family at Columbia. Mr J S Williams of Danville. Va, one of the lessees of the Central warehouse, who has been in Kingstree the past two weeks looking into the tobacco interests of this community and making arrangements for the opening of the new Central warehouse this season, has returned home. Mr Williams is a well-known tobacco warehouseman, and comes to this new field well recommended. He has with him as lessees Messrs W E Nesmith and L C Montgomery. Light A Ice Plant Improved. The Electric Light & Ice Co have just completed a new brick engine house and installed a 150 horse power Corless engine of the latest type. It is worth a visit to the plant to see , this engine run. The addition of this engine and other recent improvements will greatly increase the power and efficiency of the plant, , which will in time, perhaps, furnish power for many smaller enterprises ! that are much needed in Kingstree. The company has also just completed the drilling of an artesian veil which has a capacity of 75 gal- j ons per minute. All of this water s used in the manufacture of ice, i nsuring the purest product that , ;an be made. Between 8,000 and i 10,000 gallons of water is required ivery day to run the plant. The , vater is converted into steam, con- i lensed and filtered through two , :harcoal filters before freezing, and he quality of ice now being turned i >ut by the local plant will compare avorably with that of any of the ] arger and older manufacturing i :oncerns. Teachers Elected. At a meeting of the board of ^ rustees of the Kingstree High and iraded school a few days ago teach- , :rs who taught during the session 1 ust closed were re-elected for the ession of 1914-15 as follows: 1 Mr J W Swittenberg, superintendnt; Miss Laura Cromer, principal; c dissEstelle Campbell, music; Misses igness Erckmann.Alma Davis,Quin- ' ette Dantzler, Cornelia Plowden, izzie Heape, Ada Brockington and ' telle Harper, the last named as a upply teacher. It will be a source 1 f much regret to the patrons of he school and to their large circle of riends to learn that Miss Campbell nd Miss Davis will not return here e ext session. Miss Campbell has A erved the school as music teacher ? or the past seven or eight years ^ nd has won the highest esteem of he people of the community, whose est wishes will follow her wherever he goes. Miss Davis, who has just competed her fourth year as a teacher ere, has proved herself to be one f the best the school has ever had. ler ability as an all-round teacher > unquestioned, and the board of rustees. as well as the patrons and riends of the school, deeply regret hat she has seen fit to tender her esignation. The best wishes of a ost of friends will be with her in fhatever new field she may enter. . ? n < . ' KINGSTREE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.; (Concluded from page four), i I the large auditorium to see them re-j ceive their certificates of graduation, and to impress upon them by their presence, if possible, the im! portance of the epoch through which each one of them was passing, and actuated by that sense of commend; able pride a parent or relative or close friend feels in the young lady or young man who has arrived sue ce9sfully at this most important sta^re in life, hundreds of them had brought beautiful bouquets of flowers and expensive presents to be placed at the feet of the victors as votive offerings that are to serve as mementos of their successful en- , deavor. The evening's exercises were opened with prayer by Rev D A Phil- , lips, which was followed by a piano duet by Misses Olive Benton and ( Claude Jones. Miss Jennie Lee Epps, a leader of . her class, delivered the Salutatory; , Miss Emma Brockinton then read an .'.i i ?_ o ?9 essay enuuea, rauure s success; "What America's Mentality Has Contributed to the World," by Miss Olive Benton, came next; then Earle Cook spoke on "The Possible Results of the Panama Canal," and Miss Louise Epps read the Class Prophecy. Following the reading of these excellent papers a violin solo was played by Mr David Silverman. Miss Campbell accompanying on the piano. The Class Will was read bv Miss I mo Fulton, and "Silent Influence" was the subject of an excellent paper by Miss Pauline Gordon. "The Mexican Situation" was interestingly described by McBride McFaddin. Miss Minnie Strong read an essay entitled, "We Build a Ladder by Which We 1 Climb," and then the popular lead- ! er of her class. Miss Rubie Thorn, i delivered in her usual charming style t the Valedictory. Rev P S McChesney awarded the . diplomas and Prof Swittenberg announced the honor pupils of the va- c rious grades and awarded prizes, as r follows: 1 Grade I. Patty Scott Epps 97 Grace Kinder 94 Genevieve Reddick 91 Grade II. ii Ola Dubose ?95l t Mary Sue Harrington 94 * Peden Montgomery 87 t Grade III. May Cook 92 John Harrington 88? Lillie Baker 87i 0 Grade IV. fc Doshia Sexton 91 b William Gordon __..89 Maria Epps 86 Grade V. Nellie Scott 93 t Sam Nettles 91 d Madge McCants 90 Grade VI. Hampden Montgomery 97 Serena Lee 96$ James Sullivan. 96 William Cooper 95$ r' Grade VII. g Delle Sexton ...... 95$ A.gnes Fulton ? ? 934 Belle McElveen...._ _87| Grade VIII. Erline Mcintosh 96 f< Lula Sexton 92 E Blanche Tisdale 86$ Grade IX. ? 11 Leora Gamble 90 2-5 Hazel Strong.. 89 4-5 Vlauldin Lesesne 87 4-5 Grade X. bi Rubie Thorn 98 4-5 D lennie Lee Epps ?98 3-5 Emma Brockinton 93 4-5 iti qq Timiut: oLI UIIK PUPILS PRESENT EVERY DAY. ft Grade I?Mary Louise Flagler, 'fj Hazel Baker. jj Grade II?Mary Sue Harrington. st Grade III?May Cook, Lillii Ba- ci cer. 'n Grade IV?Caroline McFadden, Elizabeth Epps, Nicholas Kellahan. Grade V?Bessie Baker, Ethel Anlerson. Grade VI?Serena Lee, Edwina iellahan, Hampden Montgomery. q, Grade VII?Edgar Baker, Archie ol Vilkins. Grade VIII?Erline Mcintosh,Hil is Phillips. ? Grade IX?Hazel Strong. 5 Grade X?Rubie Thorn. At the conclusion of the regular xercises a prize paper, written by ? diss Rubie Thorn, on "Domestic |1 Icience," was read by Mr W H Velsh, who presented the writer V = I GOOD FOR THE EYES?AND EYES ONLY sa ?AOL? EYES? _ Do yon till ok that watery, mattery eyea are natural ? Do yon believe et that atyea, granulated lids, poor u; sight, growths, are natmral? Use " EAfiLE ETE SALVE and yon have te Eagle Eyea again. m with tne prize, which had been offered oy the local Civic league. With the singing of the class song the exercises were concluded, thus was closed another highly successful session of the Kingstree High and Graded schools. NOTES. Members of the Wee Nee Literary society enjoyed a picnic outing Tuesday at Red Hill. The party was accompanied Dy rroi awiuenberg and Misses Cromer and Davis. Misses Estelle Campbell of Charlotte, N C, Alma Davis, Orangeburg, Laura Cromer, Greenville, Lizzie Heape, Branchville, Cornelia Plowden, Manning, and Quinette Dantzler; Holly Hill, teachers in the King- j stree High and Graded school, have i taken their departure for their respective homes. McBride McFadden and Earl Cook each received a handsome gold watch as graduation presents from **? t t? t \\r luis u r Jicr auucii auu ini o ww | Cook, mother and father respective- j !y of the two young men who graduated Monday night. Candidates Cards. Announcements of candidates, *iot more than 100 words, will be published in this column until the primary election for $5.00 each, payable always in advance. Please ion't ask us to credit you, but send :he money with yourcopy. Anlouncements over 100 words long rill be charged for at the rate of :en cents a word. For Magistrates :he price of announcement cards s $3.00. For Stale Senator. To the Democratic voters of VViliamsburg countyI hereby announce ny candidacy for re-election to the State senate, suDject to me ruies governing the primary election. Soliciting your (upport, I am. Respectfully, p E C Epps. To the Voters of Williamsburg County: I hereby announce myself a candilate for tne State Senate,subject to the ules of the Democratic primary. Soiciting your support, I am, ( Respectfully, p Hugh McCutchen. tor House of Representatives. The friends of Mr E F prosser.havng faith in his ability and integrity, ake pleasure in presenting him to the roters of Williamsburg county as a canidate for the Legislature, subject to he rules of the Democratic primary, p To the Democratic voters of Williamsurg:?I hereby announce myself as a andidate for re-election to the House f Representatives and pledge myself o abide the result of the primary. I espeak your suffrages in my behalf. Robert J Kirk. For Congress. I hereby announce myself a candidate 0 represent the Sixth Congressional istrict in the next Congress, subject t) the Democratic primary. p A L Hamer. For Superintendent of Education. 1 hereby announce my candidacy for e-election to the office of County Suerintendent of Education, subject to ie rules of the Democratic primary. p R N Speigner. For load Engineer. I hereby announce myself a candidate )r appointment to the office of Road Ingineer for Williamsburg county, subjct to the rules of the Democratic prilary. Respectfully, p Geo F Chandler. After due consideration I am per- I jaded to offer for reappointment to the ffice of Road Engineer for Williamsurg county, subject to rules of the cmwraui; ^iiujaijr. Respectfully, p J no M Eaddy. I hereby announce myself a candidate >r election as Road Engineer of Wilamsburg county. I will say by way f introduction that I am a son of the .te W S Camlin, Sr, who was a Repremtative of the county on the Demo atic ticket for several terms. Solicitg your support, I am. Respectfully, Wade 0 Camlin. For County Treasurer. I hereby announce myself a candidate >r re-appointment to the office of aunty Treasurer, subject *o the rules ! the Democratic primary, p J Weslsy Cook. IPECIAL NOTICES I Phone us when you want I to get a notice under this I heading. Price one cent a I l|~\ word for each insertion. No I ad taken for less than 25c. I bone 83. g Wanted?Fifty able-bodied men to I ork on roads. Wages $1.00 per day. I pply to Jno M Eaddy, Road Engi- j I ;er, Kingstree, S C. 5-28-tf ? Notice.?Laths $2.95 per thousand I a b cars Kingstree, lots of 25.000 or | ore Less than 25.000. $3.15 per thound. W D Bryan, 5-7-4t Taft, S C. Notice?On May 19, 1914, Leo Lovte (colored) stole from my place one rd aog, white and black spotted Setr. Will pay liberal reward for inforation. J T McElveen, ltp Cades, S C. t j ivm I SRH0MTIN6 PfiESEN i I have a nice assortment of J ? occasion. Just received, a han* I tible Pearl Bead Necklaces, Di J Cameo Pendants and Chains, i 1 ity. A specialty in Sterling Si a ents. Watches That Keep S Watches, Clocks and Jewelry | T. EL BAGGETT, jW.R. Scol & Mercharo jg DEJ 1 Rice, Grits, Floi I gar, Coffee, L 1 Hav. Grain Stad I Our office is in the ol - and we invite you to ee buying. nld I IJBOCBASTIHATION it the thiel * going to start a bank aeeou Pay your bills by all mean, 1 Play fair with yourself. ST AST go along. It becomes a HABIT. THIS BANK ? BANK OF WI I BUY Flour. Meat. Ri 7 , Coffee and 01 fr , J. W. O Where Your Dollar ! Shoes, Dry Go Furni PRINTINI TS FOR YnilR DAUGHTER. Tewelry to select from for the above ( dsome line of Solid Gold and indestruc- 1 iamond-set LaVallieres and Brooches, Vll Jewelry sold is of the highest qual- | % ilver and Cut Glass for Wedding rres- * Correct Time. i repaired same day received. 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