The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, July 09, 1914, Page SEVEN, Image 7
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Mr J P Davis of Columbia was in
town this week.
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Mrs Lou Arrowsmith of Lake City
spent Sunday here.
Mr and Mrs W H McGee visited
^ the City by the Sea Sunday.
Misses Mary and Bessie Swann
were in Charleston this week.
Mrs E C Spann of Lake City is
visiting the family of Mr W H McGee.
Miss Mary Gayle Robertson of
Columbia is the guest of her friend.!
Miss Guerry Green.
Mrs P H Lesesne and little daughter
of Columbia are visiting Mrs L
Stackley this week.
Mrs W E Hurt left last week for .
an extended visit to relatives in j
Virginia and Maryland.
The Bank of Williamsburg is having
additional steel filing cabinets
installed in its vault this week.
Dr L \ Riser, while cranking his
automobile several days ago, hadj
the misfortune to break his arm.
Mr R B Smith announces his candidacy
for the office of County
Treasurer in this issue of The Record.
Mr P B Smith wa3 summoned to
m /\v\ Q/V. j
UnatiPlcon xueauay cvcuiuK
count of the critical illness of his
son, Hfcrold.
Mrs J B Lesesne and little son,
Bonnef.u,'are visiting Mr Lesesne's
sisters, Mesdames E E Fluitt and W
H Thompson.
Mr J M Brown has recently overka.iia/j
k;? ctnrp room on Main!
LiaUIVU mo w?w.?
street, putting in new flooring and i
additional shelving.
Miss Mary Nettles was in Colum-1
bia th s week to see her sister, Miss
Eunice, who is a patient at the
Waverly sanitarium.
Mr T J Cottingnam,cashier of the
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Lake j
City, was a pleasant caller at our
office this morning.
Mrs Marian E Scott and Miss Julia
Marian McGill of Cedar Swamp
are visiting the family of Mrs Scott's
son, Mr Nabor D Lesesne.
Prof and Mrs J W Swittenberg I
left Tuesday afternoon for New-j
berry, where they will spend several
weeks with relatives and friends.
Misses Wylma McCullough of
Salters and Addie Fulmore of Cades
took the scholarship examination for
Winthrop college here last Friday.
, Mrs E J Hester and daughter .of
North Carolina have arrived in
Kingstree and will remain here with !
Mr Hester during the tobacco season. I
Mr and Mrs Jas H Tolley or J
Hampton. Va, visited Mr and Mrs j
W F Tolley here last week, while on '
their way home from Moultrie-1
ville.
Mr J M Shaw.a Williamsburg man I
who has resided at Bartlett, Texas, j
the past 27 years, is now on a visit i
^ to his brother, Mr J P Shaw, near j
town.
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Messrs S M Bradshavv of Greely- j
ville and J Ed Coker of Hebron an- j
nounce themselves as candidates for
Magistrate in their respective districts.
Mr Hugh Creecy and family of
Manning have been the guests of
Mr and Mrs E S Mcintosh for several
days, returning home Monday
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evening.
Mr Louis Stackley of Sumter and j
Miss Jennie Lee Stackley of Bennettsville
spent the week-end here
with their parents, Mr and Mrs L
Stackley.
Dr W N Snider and his son. Master
Bruce Wellington, of Dublin,
Texas, are the guests this week of
Dr and Mrs A M Snider, the former's
parents.
Mr Eugene Watts, accompanied
by his sister, Mrs Hall, and niece,
Miss Julia Hall, left Thursday night
for Dublin, Ga, where they expect
to reside in future.
Mr 0 C Cottle, our efficient Western
Union operator, is spending his
vacation in North Carolina. His |
place is being filled by Miss?bow- |
den of Newbern, N C.
Miss Caroline McFadden was "at
home" Monday afternoon to a number
of her young friends, the occasion
being the celebration of her
tenth birth-day anniversary.
Rev P S McChesney, who has been j
spending a month's vacation at'
Montreal. N C, will return here in,
iime to occupy his pulpit at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday, j
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An ice cream festival was served
on the court house lawn last night
for the benefit of a mission school to
the mountaineers of Georgia. A
neat sum was realized.
Among those who successfully
passed the State board of medical
examiners at Columbia yesterday
were W B Baker, M D, Hemingway,
and S McP Brown, M D, Andrews.
Mr W W Holliday, the popular A
C L agent at this place, left yesterday
on his vacation. During his
absence the depot will be in charge
of Messrs A L McElveen and Chas
A McCrea.
Mr George Bass, a well-Known
auctioneer of Danville. Va. has arrived
in Kingstree and will be associated
in the tobacco warehouse
business here this season with Mr E
L Morgan.
Mrs M C Mouzon of Kingstree,
Miss Gertrude Colclough of Summerton
and Miss S S Gourdin of
Salters left Tuesday for about a
month's visit to Washington and
New York.
The State Warehousemen's association
met at Florence Monday,
when it was decided that the tobacco
markets of the State should be
opened for the sale of leaf tobacco
Wednesday, July 22.
Mr A B Jordan, editor and owner
of The Dillon Herald, was in Kingstree
Friday. Mr Jordan speaks in
highly complimentary terms of the
progress made by the town since he
formerly visited it fifteen years ago.
Mr Victor Caldwell, who ha? been
with the Hamer-Thompson garage
for some time past, has given up his
position there and accepted the management
of the Kingstree Telephone
company's system, vice Mr Brewer
of McCall, resigned.
Mr S J Parker, one of the secretaries
of the Y M C A at Charleston,
will open a series of religious meetings
at Lake City on the 26th inst.
He will be assisted by Messrs Huthmacher,
Sigwald and Westendorf,
missionary workers of Charleston.
Last Saturday, the "Glorious
Fourth ".passed off quietly in Kingstree.
The dispensary and the banks
were about the only business houses
to close for the day, although there
was little going on. The postoffice
force observed Sunday hours. The
rain prevented numerous picnics
that had been planned.
Mr and Mrs E G Jacobs and
daughter, Virginia, of Macon, Ga;
Mr Juiian M Jacobs. L.iarieston,
and Mr Louis Jacobs. Jr, Elloree,
are quests of their brothers and
sisters here this week. Miss Hazel
Gewinner of Macon, Ga. is also a
guest at the hospitable home of her
cousins, the Misses Jacobs.
Our friends have been mighty
kind to us the past week. An esteemed
friend, to whom we are indebted
for manifold kindnesses from
time to time,sent us as fine a box of
peaci s as can be produced anywhere.
Then another friend, a candidate.
who is too modest to allow
us to print his name, sent us a very
nice .water-melon. These thoughtful
friends do much to cheer the weary
pilgrim on his journey through life.
Thanks to the generosity of our
friend, Mr W N Clarkson of Heinemann,
we have fairly feasted on
peaches the last few days. They
were not merely "samples", but
about eight dozen large, juicy, delicious
crimson globules of luscious
sweetness, to whose excellence we
have seen no superior. We are also
grateful to Mr B E Clarkson for his
kindness in bringing to us this most
acceptable gift.
Mr J S Williams, a well-known
and popular warehouseman of Danville,
Va, is now in Kingstree, where
he will be associated with Messrs W
E Nesmith and L C Montgomery in
the management of the new Central
warehouse during the coming tobacco
season. Mr Williams has been
connected with the tobacco warehouse
business at Lake City for sev
erai years pasi ana is no stranger ?.o
many of the planters of this section.
Dr E J Snider of Toledo. Ohio,
another of the sturdy sons of our
good friend, Dr A M Snidef, arrived
in town today to spend a few
days with hisparents.The Doctor says
there is still another to ' rrive who
has not yet left Cuba. Last week
his home was brightened by the
presence of Rev H J and Mr C H
Snider of Spartanburg and Conway,
respectively, and Mrs C 0 Thompson
of Charleston.
We are sorry to learn that owing
to bad health at Monck's Corner,Mr
W W Barr, Jr. has resigned his position
as cashier of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank, of that place. He
says that he has to take so much
medicine to keep out of bed there
Only One "BROMO QUININE"
To get the genuine, call for fall same, LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE. Lookforeifnatareof
S. W. GBOVB. Caret a Cold la Oae Day. 8tope
coach tad headache, aad workt off cold. 23c.
that he feels unnatural, and thinks'
it best to leave before malaria gets
the best of him. He says that if he (
doesn't go into some kind of business'
before fall he will enter a university
and study law.
Miss Julia Cork of Rock Hill has
j been chosen by the Board of Trustees
of the Kingstree High and
Graded school as music teacher, vice
Miss Estelle Campbell, resigned.
1 Misses Maude Moore of Lancaster
and Myrtle Robertson of Spartanburg
were also chosen as teachers
of the sixth and seventh grades, |
respectively. With the selection of!
, these teachers, who have signified |
their acceptance, all vacancies in the j
faculty of the Kingstree school have ;
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Deen supplied.
WITH OUR ADVERTISERS.
Prospects of a Rousing Business
in Sight.
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Beginning tomorrow, the following
week or ten days promises to be
a period of unprecedented bargain
sales in Kingstree, as a close perusal
of the advertisements in this issue
of The Record will readily convince |
our readers. There will be found a
page ad by Silverman's Department
store, simply teeming with attractive
bargains for prospective buyers.
This house is one of the oldest in
Kingstree, having been formerly
: established by Mr J S Eron, and is
filled with a nice line of new,dependable
goods.
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Mr S Marcus also has a page ad
) in this issue that reveals many allur|
ing bargain features in shoes, clothing.
dry goods and millinery. This
great sale is to make room for his
new fall stock and buyers should
avail themselves of the opportunity
! to get serviceable goods at a re1
ducea cost.
The People's Mercantile Co, who
i have just moved into their handsome
new store house on Hampton
avenue, also have a page ad in this
paper inviting their friends and
customers to their new place of
business and in celebration, of the
opening of their new home haye
; greatly reduced the price on many
{lines of useful goods for the next
ten days. They are not running a
! "special sale" but offer these bar
| gains for spot cash to customers and
friends.
The Wee Nee Bank has a change
of ad in this paper, which is the
first of a series of splendid business
getters.
The Bank of Cades publishes its |
call statement in its regular space
this week.
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If you are interested in the banking
business of Williamsburg county
read the six bank statements on
page five, which show their financial
condition at the close of business
on June 30.
The Williamsburg Hardware Co
have a change of ad this week announcing
that the Kingstree tobacco
market will open July 22, and that
that they are still selling hardware
of quality.
Read the Kingstree Hardware
Co's ad in this paper. They are now
in their new quarters on Hampton
avenue.one of the handsomest storerooms
in this section of the State,
and their line of hardware is one of
tV>o mrtof of.mnlptp tn hp fniind in
the South. Go and see their new
store, whether you need hardware
or not.
"Death is horrible." Yes, it is,
especially to those who have to meet
it when they are not prepared.
Read the advertisement of the Kingstree
Insurance, Real Estate & Loan
Co and then see Manager Welch
about a life insurance policy. This
done, you can die in peace and your
family will be able to forgive you.
"July Trade Tonics" are given in
an ad by Messrs Jenkinson Bros Co.
Tobacco twine,Sea Island homespun,
figured lawns and plaid silks are the i
antidotes he offers for puny purses.
Columbia College?a high grade
college for women?read the ad of <
President W W Daniel in this issue j
and write him before you select a \
school for your daughter's training, j
j Mr J M Valentine of Richmond, '
Va, announces tnai ne win a^am uc
connected with Nelson's warehouse
this season as auctioneer. <
The Farmers and Merchants bank ]
of Lake City, publish their call |
statement in tneir regular space on l
page one of this issus. J
James Olwell & Co of New York 1
advertise "Old Stage Coach" whisky j
in this paper. ,
Mr J D King, the well known to- 1
bacco man, has an announcement on
; the front page of this paper in the
interest of his warehouse business ]
at Johnsonville.
MaaMH|a|aaaHHaianHaMaM^BM
Invigorating to the Palo aid Sickly
The Old Standard itoeral ttrenftfaeniaf toak.
OROVB'8 TA8TKLBM chill TONIC, drtVti out
Malaria.enrichet the blood, and builda up the are- ,
1 tea. true toaic. For adulta and children. 90c ,
r=T| ALLEN'S
bl FOOT=EASE
Kb The Antiseptic powder shaken into |
jMthe shoes?The Standard BernMKKPVedy
lor the Feet for a quarter |
n^Pol .^century. 30.000 testimonials. Sold
Xrade-Mark. everywhere. 25c. Sample FREE, i
Address. Allen S. Olms'ed, Le Roy. N.Y.
"Tie Man who pat the EEs In FEE1>
Everybody Needs a Watch.
To the Farmers and Everybody: ?
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of
all kinds; good Watches at from one
dollar up, and every article guaranteed
as represented. Come and
look at stock of Watches and Jewel
ry berore you buy. i nave me largest
stock in the county and can give
big bargains. All kinds of Watch
and Clock Repairing, 20 years experience.
Glad to have you call:
whether you buy or not. Remember
the place?the busy corner at the
depot. Yours to please.
7-9-2t Watts' Jewelry Store.
Leave your order at The People's
Market for choice fresh Fish.
7-9-2t A Miller, Prop.
Frnm the time of oneniner. Mon
day, June 29, until Friday evening,
July 3, the dispensary sales amounted
to nearly $1,100.
Notice of Removal.
This is to notify my friends and
the general public that I have moved
my furniture business from Nelson's
warehouse to the People's Mercantile
company's old stand on Academy
street,where I will be pleased to
have them call.
Very truly yours,
7-2-2t W N Jacobs.
Joseph Chamberlain, a noted English
statesman, died Friday at the
advanced age of seventy-eight.
Inn P ?n i m CofMl/ll
IOC iii emu icoiiiui.
The Ladies' Aid society of Bethel
church will hold an ice cream festival
at the home of Mr Bishop Burgess
on Tuesday evening, July 14.
Proceeds are for the benefit of the
society. , It
Fresh Fish Every Day.
I am now handling fresh fish and
am prepared to furnish my customers
every day except Mondays with
the best varieties.
7-9-2t H A Miller.
SPECIAL NOTICES
/A Phone us when you want
rirtogeta notice under this
U~AL : heading. Price one cent a
! word for each insertion. No
fcj ad taken for less than 2oc.
Phone 83.
For Sale ? Thoroughbred English
Setter Puppies, iust right for next season's
hunting. Males, $10.00; females,
$7.5<). Address, P 0 Box 84,
7-9-2t Kingstree, S C.
For Sale?One 1913 model second
hand Mortorcycle in very good condi-1
tion at an unusually low price. Apply
to Dr E T Kelley, Kingstree, S C. 7-2tf
Position Wanted?As manager of J
tobacco farm. Eighteen years practical
experience in raising and preparing
for market Apply to
ltp S C Thomas, Kingstree, S 0.
For Sale?Berkshire pigs from 8
weeks to 6 months old, from 400-lb
daughter of Masterpiece, Premier Longfellow
and other noted boars sired by
Camlin's Premier, 163767. Shipped on
approval at attractive prices for quick
sale. Address Clear View Farm, G
W Camlin, Prop, Trio, S C. 6-4-8tp
For Sale?One nice building lot,
desirably located in Thorn Addition
facing Railroad Ave. and between S C
Anderson and J J B Montgomery.
Terms to suit purchaser. Address or
apply to, W T Wilkins, Kingstree,
S C, ~ 6-11-tf
For Sale?A good 2,000 gallon Cypress
Water Tank with 60-ft steel
frame, hydraulic ram and wind mill
connections. Will sell at a bargain. W
T Wilkins, Kingstree, S C. 6-11-tf
Wanted?At once,twenty-five school
teachers. For further inrorma^on,
address,Carolina Teachers' Agency,
Kingstree, S C. 7-9- tf
Bryan Housk?Now open for boarders.
New house, wide porches, beautiful
mountain views, cool and shady; on
oest residence street in town, 3 blocks
from Main St. No sick people taken.
Good table. Rates $8.00 to $10.00 per
week. Mrs W D Bryan, Hendersonrille,
N C. 7-9-11
Rooms and Board Wanted?As the
tobacco reason will soon be open, there
will be a large number of buyers and
others here in connection with the tobacco
market. They will have to be
provided with boarding and rooming
places. Already such accommodations
are scarce. Any families in Kingstree
who can arrange to take one or more
of the gentlemen, or a gentleman and
bis wife, will please notify the Secretary
of Board of Trade, Box 127, Kingstree,
S C, at once. 7-9-2t
Notice?The undersigned begs to announce
that he has opened his office for
the practice of law at Kingstree, S C.
J Dessie O'Bryan.
7-9-ltp Office in the Nexsen Building.
Phone The People's Market for;
fresh Fish daily.
7-9-2t H A Miller, Prop.
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A LAWYER received $10,000 f
That sign, "Stop, Look, Li
of dollars in damages. It's
people are often warned by a sim
They stop in time. How abont yi
bank account is the BEST KIND
BANK OF \V
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5,000 yds Sea Isl
1,000 yds fast colo
A beautiful line of
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1,000 lbs Tobacct
Jenkinsc
Kingstree.
This is not a Prize Contest. I
who fills out and mails the corn
pon can earn this high-grade 8
for very little effort during sp
time. ASK "The Bicycle Man.
Mail^this coupon TO-DAY.
Subscribe now for 1
Subscription Price $1.
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or suggesting those words to a railroad,
stem" saved the road many thousands
a good sign. It's worth $10,000. Wise
ilar sign on the road of extravagance.
Durself? Think this over seriously. A#
OF SECURITY at any time.
ILLIAMSBURG
Trade
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