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Bp ' ^ **% |V0L/xXVm7 KIXGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY JANUARY 7, 1915. SO, 44 I We W We wish yoi | Coffins and Cast SUTTONS SIFTINGS. Social and Personal Items from a Thriving Community. / Suttons, January 5:?Despite the ,r inclement weather, everyone around - J 4-Ua KAI irlot'o here seemea u? euju.y uwnuojo very much. Miss Mae Hinnant of Andrews was at home for the holidays, accompanied by her friend,Miss Mabel Holtzscheiter. Mr and Mrs J M Blakeley returned to their home at Georgetown last week, after spending several days with their parents here. Mrs Emma Voile and daughter of Florence are here for a few days en route to their home, after a pleasant visit with relatives at Andrews. Mr Wallace Harrelson and sisters, f Misses Delia and Phroso,of Andrews vicinity, returned home Thursday, after spending several days with friends here. We were glad to have in our midst Christmas day Mrs W T Bedenbaugh and little son, "Bozy", of Pinopolis. Mr Murphy Hardee and sisters, of Andrews vicinity, were here a few . days last week. Mr Chester Blake of Sampit was a pleasant caller near here Friday. i Mr Tom Harris Of Andrews was a C8ller here several days ago. Miss Dodye Hinnant, who teaches ' at Warsaw, was at home for the * Christmas holidays, f Mr Tom Davis of Andrews was ! ? here "bird hunting" several days last week. Dr D Z Rowell and sister, Miss Ethel, of Taft called pleasantly at the home of Mr R D Blakeley Sunday evening. The young folk around here enV joyed several entertainments during "the past two weeks. But methinks the most enjoyable was one given by Miss Nettie Jeffords in honor of her brother,Mr Vander Jeffords of Lake City. Good tl ing that Christmas comes but once r year. If it did, I suspect "Poor Boy" would be among those poor unfortunates who are expected to take a trip to Columbia soon. t- Mr "Dock" Rowell of Taft called pleasantly here last Sunday. Miss 1'ayme Blakeley and little nephew, Dutch, are spending this week at Georgetown with relatives. Miss Lydie McFaddin, a teacher here, is spending the holidays at her >home, much to the regret of the young folk. Mr R D Blakeley left for Georgetown this morning to take in the banquet there tonight. ' Rev Mr Bailey filled his appointment here Sunday night. Owing to the inclement weather, very few were out. Poor Boy. MUST PAY FOR NEWSPAPER. fr.Wbcn Publication Is Accepted. Says Nebraska Judge. i*v ; ^ Columbus,- Nebraska: ? Judge ' George Thomas of Columbus recently decided that if a man accepts a : paper that is sent him he must pay it. ^he^jpeision was rendered Vv-i^^he cas^'bfought by the ColumfiHws Telegram against a man for GjNB. The Telegram had been sent pfpRfie man's home and he had ac ish You May you a NEW Y] i the fullest enjoymei z~\ Kin< E\ LEO LIMNINGS. | ? J Many Hems of Personal Interest from That Locality. I i ran lamiflrv i-?Christmas nass I ed off quietly, with no accidents. I Mr Willie J Brown leaves this morning for Wofford. He expects j to finish his studies by June. Mr? John Porter also leaves for that col- j lege. Misses Freda Carter and Adelaide Prosser will return to Lander. We wish for these young ladies and gentlemen a successful year in their studies. Mr R Leo Carter was called to Elliott Saturday evening to the bedside of his wife, who is very sick. We have since been informed that Mrs Carter is much better and we hope she will be able to return home in a few days. Rev Mr Hatchell of Timmonsville filled his appointment at Little Star church Sunday, the 3rd inst-, and preached a very interesting sermon to a fairly good congregation. Mr and Mrs B B Johnson of Bethune have returned to their home at Leo. We are all glad to have them back with us. Mr and Mrs Floyd M Hanna of Johnsonville spent the holidays with Mr Hanna's parents, Mr and Mrs W J W Burrows, at Leo. Prospect Lodge, WOW, held its first meeting for 1915 Friday evening. We had a good session, with two or three excellent lectures from our members. Mr Editor, excuse me for boasting, but we have as fine a W 0 W lodge as there is in the State of South Carolina. We have the boys who know how to roll the logs. We are sorry to learn of the serious illness of Mrs J R Grier of Johnsonville but hope she will soon recover. Mr Walter McElveen and family of Cades spent the holidays with Mr .Tnhn baddy's familv at Vox. Come again, Mr Mac. Mrs Emma Johnson of Johnsonville is spending some time with Mrs R F Brown at Leo. Mrs A A Brown and two daughters, Misses Elise and Alberta, spent the holidays with the former's daughter, iMrs Ed Hemingway of Hemingway. Mr Earl Hanna and sister and Mr ?McClary of Epps passed through Leo Saturday on their way to visit Mrs Harry Gaskins of Hanna. Miss Leatha Edwarus returned from Mullins by way of Johnsonville Monday to assume her school duties at Browntown. There will be preaching at Prospect next Sunday, 10th inst, by our pastor, Rev P B Ingraham. Let us all go to church if we want to hear something good, for I know Brother Ingraham will have it. Mr Editor, a* happy new year to you and yours. W W B. cepted the paper. When called upon to pay for it, he refused to and suit was brought. When Judge Thomas heard the evidence he instructed the jury to bring in a verdict for The Telegram. Judge Thomas ruled that the old common law principle that what a man received and used he was bound to pay for applied in this instance.? Publishers' Auxiliary. - - t* * ' a Merry II enjoy yourse ?AR GF tit of Health, Peace, ?stree Hi rENTU ALLY?^ LC^?C2V'*JV~C/V'*A's4/V-?5v"'^^\^VA*V-C/,V-C?I <9$ I VaE I "If you WIL get an O. K. H< talk about. An 0. that blue look yoi one. We have al WILLIAMS ENTERTAINMENT AT ROME In Honor of Young Ladles from Kingstree and Wilmington, N.C. 1 Home, January 4:?One of the most enjoyable events of the season ! was a party given Thursday night at ' the home of Mr and Mrs J W Mc " If * T7*i_t_ ^1 T Laulin in honor or misses rjuiei jt-ii( kins of Wilmington, N C, and Win- ' nie and Nellie Scott of Kingstree. The parlor and hall were taste- ' fully decorated with holly, mistletoe and potted plants. The guests were ' met at the door by their charming little hostess, Miss Alice McLaulin, and ushered into'the parlor by Miss Myrtle Cooper. Many interesting games were played,during which several classical selections were rendered on the piano by Miss Florence Hemingway of Winthrop college. After several 1 hours of amusement the guests were ushered into the spacious dining ! room,where delicious cake and fruit were served by Misses Winnie Mc- ! Laulin, Isla Cooper, Lydie Clyde and Claudia Haseldon. : Among those who enjoyed the occasion were: Misses Ethel Jenkins, ; Winnie and Nellie Scott, Jessie Williams, Myrtle and Isla Cooper, Jua- ' nita Hoffman,Rosa and Adra Bruorton.Leta Carraway,Alice and Winnie McLaulin. Florence Hemingway, Ly die Clyde, Claudia Haseldon, Alice Rollins and little Miss Louise Harper; Messrs Kenneth Creele, Furney and Allard Hemingway, Raymond Huggins, George Cooper,Bennie and James Waldron,?Lewis, Cary and Raymond Rollins, Eddie Munnerlyn, Charlie and Pressley Thomas, Breeius McLaulin, Caesar and Henry Will Haselden,?Cox,Barnie and Archie Williams, Laurie, Lee and Marvin, Ben Hemingway, ? Bruorton, Oliver and Watts Venters, Fulton Carraway and Mr and Mrs Van D Harper. A Guest. Bethel Holidays and Happenings Bethel,January 4:?School opened here today for a new year's term. We hope to make it a successful one. Rev D M Clark filled his regular appointment here Sunday. After preaching,the Lord's supper was administered to a large congregation Miss Lee Cooper has returned home from a visit at Nesmith. Quite a crowd from around here enjoyed the party given at the home of Mr and Mrs J Ted Frierson Fri- ! day night. Everyone seemed to have a pleasant time. ' Mis^Mary Belle Burgess of Lake City visited her grandfather and i grandmother,Mr and Mrs G W BurhSSH&jflB98^HSKHDh:' and Ha] Ives to the fullc tEETINC Prosperity and Happ irdware ^HY NOT NOW AN O. F L talk war and toug *ater in your home K. will certainly ch? i are wearing arounc 1 sizes. 5BURG HAI >?/v"i5v"?*V"Wv?/v*Wv>Wv?JvH*v?2v*Qv*C*V*W\r? ^ - . ? gess, last week. Mr Daniel McElveen spent Saturday night in the Hebron section. Mr Hardv McElveen of Kingstree spent Christmas with his parents,Mr and Mrs R C McElveen. Messrs Robbie and Bart Burgess visited friends at Lake City and i Scranton Friday. A few of the young folk from around here went riding in an ox cart new year's day. Mr Editor, 11 _ _1 4 you Know we naa a very [m-n.-aul , trip. Mr Horace Loryea of Manning visited relatives here last week. Mr Arthur Cooper went to town Saturday on business. Miss Alice Ffierson, who is attending school at Lake City, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs J T Frierson. " It really seems that Olanta will soon be burnt up. We hope since | the new year has arrived, they will 3tart and do better. Come again, "Little Bud", and let us hear from you. Listen for the wedding bells soon. I think you will hear them around Bethel shortly. They don't think about this panic that is on hand, do they, Mr Editor? Well, if this does not reach the waste basket I will come again. Daisy. Salters Sketches. Salters, January 4:?The holiday season has passed, and we are again in the beginning of a new year. May we all meet its problems with firmness as they come to us day by day, endeavoring to avoid the mistakes made by us during the past year, and press forward in the way of progress, doing that which is right with our might. Those who were at their homes from the various colleges for the holidays have all returned to resume their studies. Misses Ferguson and Heyward have returned and are again at their post of duty in the school room. Miss Irma Nettles of Lanes and Mrs McDuffie of Columbia spent a short while with relatiyes and friends here Sunday. Mrs C E Mosely has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives at Blenheim. Presiding Elder H B Brown of Kingstree preached a very thought- I ful and instructive sermon in the Methodist church here Sunday morning. | Rev WI Sinnott filled his appointment at Lake City Sunday. Look Out. * ppy Chrii 3st extent. iS, 1915 >iness throughout the T Co. I We Lead-9 ? *VA*v^v^\r\^v~CJvWvOv>Ov>Wvv v>Ovx?v^v*Ov^ C. HEAT ;h times, talk it at nor and you will find som mge your conversatio 1 on your face to a sn fcDWARE CO WILL YOU HAVE A VICTM THIS CHRISTMAS 01 A complete stock Kingstree, including musical instruments See Virgil Kinder, Kir "The Beat of Everytl SIEGLING MUS No. 243 King CHARLESTON, SAMUEL D. CARR, Manager [ES.s.c'.! ^^^^Statement of the Cond Farmers and Mercl Or LAKE CITY, At the Cloee of Businesa Decern i - rces Due in 30 days $176,018 =J|S|pb5j Due in 60 days 66,245 Furniture and Fixtures ^ LIABILITIE Due to Banks Bills Payable <2/ *Dividend of $4,000.00 paid Ji Make OUR bank Y( We pay 4 per cent, interest c FARMERS & MERCJ "ABSOLUTELY SAFE" Branches at JoHnsonville, Cc Patronize OUR And Get Sati ? >tmas tew Year Others*Follow. j | 'ER. I ne." But first jl [ething else to ? n; will change ? lile. Just try g MPANY. I B )LA IN YOUR HOME I 1 NEW YEAR? of all styles at . i I various other > ' V lgstree, S. C. 4 "king in Music." >IC HOUSE I Street, I S. C. I riasonic Temple ] M Xingstree Hardware Co.J B itiOD Of tH? iants Bank ~S 79,243.11 "$347,429.54 PJj"' i 6,100.00 . it 10 325 00 i K " is t* 9. I WILL I 5100,000,00 I 3E * 32,000.00 JXfE i | 4,001.48 I IT WILL h ; ^,8.6^'63 HANDY P 40,000.00 1 joME U | 253,332.54 DAY J, $449,197.65 DUR bank. >n savings accounts. FT A NTS BANK, LAKE CITY, S. C.| awards and Pamplico.l Advertisers isfaction. ^1 ' 'J:.-. '