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iocaiH Miss Emma Gordon is visiting j relatives and friends at Gillisonville and Savannah. Mrs M A Hall of Richmond, Va, is visiting her daughter, Mrs W E , r Hurt, here this week. Miss Genevieve Reddick was "at - - 1 i? v nome 10 a numuer ui uci iuur friends Monday from 4 to 6 p. m., in honor of her tenth birthday. Mr R F Howie of Darlington came down yesterday and returned with Mrs Howie, who has been the guest i of her daughter, Mrs W D Harring- J ton, near town. Dr and Mrs W V Brockington left Tuesday for Savannah, Ga, where Dr Brockington attended the annual j meeting of physicians and surgeons j connected with the Atlantic Coast ] _ "*' Line railroad. Mrs R C Douglas (nee Miss Han- 1 nah Gale), who has been spending 1 o several months with relatives at Eas- ' ton, Md, was in Kingstree this week 1 en route to her home at Citra, Fla. * She received a hearty welcome from 1 her host of friends. raised arncies ior exmuiuuu pur- poses at the county fair are free of s charge. Entries must be made not j later than Monday, October 18. I The price of admission to the fair will be 50c for adults and 25c for children over 12 years of age. Chil- * dren under 12 will be admitted free. 1 Sunday-school Rally Day. Next Sunday will be Sunday- i school Rally day at the Presbyterian church. An interesting programme consisting of songs, recitations and ^ addresses has been arranged for the e occasion. Rev Jas 0 Reavis. D D, { of the theological seminary at Columbia, will be present and is programmed to deliver an address to the Sunday-school. The exercises f will take place in the church. s Dr Reavis will also preach at the t Presbyterian church Sunday morn- <; ing and evening at the regular hours of service. The public is cordially invited to attend. * Town Council Meeting. At its regular meeting Tuesday evening the Mayor and all of the , members of the town council heard the petition of the Kingstree leie- j phone Co, asking for certain con- ^ cessions on the part of the town to ac- ^ commodate the new system the com- j pany proposes to install. An ordi- j nance govering the same was drawn up by the towns attorney, L W Gilland, Esq, and was submitted to . the council. 1 Police officers for town were elect- 1 ed as follows: Chief of police, J H ( Epps; policemen, J A Scott and W ] r W Dermis. It was decided by the council to with thp hpavv two mule UIO^ATUCW fTivt* v..w ^ wagon used chiefly for street purposes as soon as paacticable and : purchase two dump carts to be used ( in its place. The wagon required two mules and two men to do the work the street committe hopes to accomplish with a one mule cart 1 and one man. Headquarfers:for Jewelry. 4 When you come to the tair, drop in and see the finest display of Jewelry in the county. Every article guaranteed as represented or your money refunded. All kinds of repairing done. Yours to please, Watts' Jewelrv Store, 10-14-2t Kingstree, S C. ? We are requested to say that t there will be preaching at Belser's f X Roads school house Wednesday night, October 20, also that the fourth quarterly conference for Salters circuit will be held at Suttons * church October 23-24. * c \ In the court of general sessions at , Florence Tuesday, Webster McClary, |' colored, plead guilty to a charge of * assault and battery of a high and \ aggravated nature, in an attempt to f carve up his recreant wife. A peti- r tion for clemency was presented by many professional and business people of Kingstree, his home, and he ^ was given 80 days or a fine of ?25, 1 which was paid for him. v * t COUNTY FAIR NOTES. i Special Premiums OHtered-*No 2 Charge tor Entering Exhibits. \ Mr W F Tolley will pay .$1 for < the best two pounds of country j butter exhibited at the county fair r next week. Butter must not con- ( tain artificial coloring matter. Mr M F Heller will give a pre- x mium of $"> for the best colt 2 years ^ old and over, also $5 for the best v colt under 2 years, sired by his f Black Frint. Coit to be shown at the j at the county fair next week. , Entries of all home made or home ? - > r> y Nettles-Shnler. A pretty wedding was that whicl took place Tuesday evening at th< residence of Mr and Mrs S A Net ties, on West Mill street, whee theii accomplished daughter, Miss Rebecct China, was quietly united in wedloct with Mr Molton Ancrum Shuler, i popular member of the local bar. The parlor was tastily decorated for the occasion, and promptly at 8:30 o'clock the bride and groom, accompanied by Miss Ruth Nettles and Mr R W Lewis, entered from the hall. The ceremony was performed by Rev W E Hurt of the Baptist church. Those present were: Rev D A Phillips, Dr and Mrs E T Kelley, Messrs LeRoy Lee, W B Brockinton, D A Brockinton, P S Courtney, W F Tolley, 0 P Barton,R W and Laurie Lewis, Mr and Mrs R J Burgess, Mrs C A McCrea, Mrs W E Hurt, Mrs J H L Chandler of Salters, Misses Carrie Scott, Annie Tolley, Anna Lockliear and Retha Burgess. The bride was becomingly a^ired in a tailored suit, with hat and ?loves to match, and carried a large bouquet of white carnations. After the ceremony and a short period for congratulations, refreshments were served. A number of beautiful and useful presents were received, testifying to the high regard in which the contracting parses are deservedly held. Mr and Mrs Shuler have taken ooms at the Kellahan hotel, where ;hey will make their home for the )resent. Cromer-Hemlngway. Greenville, October 12:?Christ rhurch was the scene of a beautiful vedding last Thursday evening1 when diss Laura Cromer of Greenville and Jr Theo Hemingway of Kingstree vere married. During the arrival of riends a programme of music was endered by Mrs C E Ligon. The ushers, Roy Summers of Newterry and F E Gibson of Sumter, ed the way for the groomsmen,who vaited at the foot of the altar for he bridesmaids. The bridesmaids, disses Mary Gynn of Spartanburg ind Helen Summer of Newberry, vere picturesque in simple lace and irgandie short frocks. They were oined at the altar by the groomsnen, W R Scott and J D 0 Bryan >f Kingstree. The dame of honor vas Mrs John Milne of Cleveland, Cenn. She was attractive in her vedding gown of cream satin and >oint lace. Next came the dainty ittle niece of the bride, bearing a leart-shaped tray with two wedding ings for the double ring ceremony ind preceding the mr;d of honor, diss Ethel Cromer, gowned in yelow silk and gold embroidery. The >ride was led to the altar by her ather.R HCromer. She never looked ooked lovelier than in her wedding >f white satin, en train, trimmed in >earl and lace. A veil fell the entire ength of the court train and was leld in place by a coronet of orange dossoms. Lilies of the valley formid the corsage bouquet. A hair >rooch, an heirloom of many generitions, was the only ornament worn >y her. The bride not only beauti 'ul in face and disposition, but is an irtist of ability, having won distincion in the New York school of art. Several original stories have found heir way into educational magazines, and she now has in completion 1 novel of Scotch life. Dr Hemingway has risen rapidly n his profession as physician and iruggist and is esteemed by all who <now him. Many beautiful wedding gifts of inen, cut glass and silver were sent :rom friends all over the State. Af;er a trip North Dr and Mrs Hemngway will reside in Kingstree, the lome of the groom. Dr and Mrs Hemingway arrived n Kingstree Tuesday night and are naking their home with Mr and Mrs 2 C Burgess, the latter a sister of Dr Hemingway. Election of I). D. C. Olflcers. Williamsburg Chapter,U D C.met at the home of Mrs L C Montgomery Friday afternoon last. This being the month for the annual election of officers, the following were chosen to fill offices for the next four years: President ?Miss AgnessErckmanr Vice President?Mrs W L Taylor Recording Secretary?Miss Bessie Harper. Corresponding Secretary?Mrs M E Brockinton. Treasurer and Registrar?Mrs I C Scott. Historian?Miss Maude Logan. Miss Ada Brockington Wins. 1 The voting contest for the elee? tion of a Beauty Queen of thecounr ty fair came to a close Saturday. { The votes were canvased Monday : and the result found to be as follows: 1 Miss Ada Brockington 55,650 Miss Georgia McGill 38,450 I Miss Alice Stackley 30,675 ; Miss Bessie Huggins 2,375 Miss Marian Hurt -..1,225 1 Miss Kathreen Bell 1,600 1 Miss Alberta Flowers 1,400 Miss Marie Flowers ..: 1,000 ! It was as we expected, that at the last a large number of votes would be handed in, but strange to say, they were all for the first three young ladies in tee above list. Miss Footman of Greelyville, who had been nominated by one of her friends, withdrew from the contest several weeks ago, as did several other candidates who had to go off to scffool. Miss Ada Brockington, the charming and popular daughter of Dr and Mrs W V Brockington, has been the . successful contestant and will be I crowned queen of the fair on Edu- i cational Day, at which time she will ride at the head of the school parade on a float handsomely decorated for her use. Best Insurance Right at Home. $2,946,921.76 annually, or, compounded at 4 per cent quarterly, more than three times the total 1 banking capital of the entire State of South Carolina left this State ; during the past ten years for the j( payment of life insurance premiums! alone. There is no good reason; ?'!iv flr'c (iriAvmAiK cum ehnnlfl hflVP wujr ctno vj ivi ui'/wo cwtii wiivMiv* . v , . left the State. We have as sound, | solid and reliable Home Insurance I Company as any of the outside com- ! panies invading our State. Why not ( turn your attention to the vital im- j' portance of fostering this company ; and keeping- within the State these enormous sums which go annually, I to build up other sections at the exj pense of our own. The Southeastern : Life Insurance Company of South ' Carolina have established an office | ! at Kingstree for the benefit and con-, i venience of our city and county,with I ! Mr Ira A Calhoun, District. Agent, j in charge. Mr Calhoun has his | office in the Wee Nee Bank building and will be glad to see and talk over the insurance situation with any one interested. j, K. of r. Hold Rally. | Scranton, October fi: ? Scran ton ; l Lodge K of P held a rally meeting! here Tuesday night. Five applicants; chanty cases without charge, or 11, any interested call he will be glad to show them without charge or fit, them if desired. Business demands prevent stopping at any other place j in this section. When Baby Has the Croup. 1 When a mother is awakened from ! ' sound sleep to find her child who has gone to bed apparently in the best j of health struggling for breath, she is naturally alarmed. Yet if she can ' keep her presence of mind and give ' Chamberlain's Cough Remedy every ten minutes until vomiting is pro! duced, quick relief will follow and the child will drop to sleep to awak . en in the morning as well as ever. This remedy has been in use for many years with uniform success. Obtainable everywhere. ' I presented themselves for initiation, j {There were three reinstatements.' I Several members made inspiring i talks, and of course Judge II P Baldwin of Lake City was there with j bis jolly goods. Hon H M Ayer of Florence was the only visiting speaker, who, as all know, is at home in a Pythian hall. He delivered an instructive and interesting speech. After several rounds of 42 centimeter; speechmaking, all repaired to the j large reception hall, which occupies1 the entire first floor of the building, I' in great haste, where an old time, "pine bark" fish stew, fried trout and oysters in any style were served j in true Pythian hospitality. A rec- i ord breaking attendance was a fea- ( ture ??f the meeting. I M (4. HUPTURE EXPERT HERE. I Seeley, Patronized by U S Army and Navy, Tailed to Florence. F R Seeley of Chicago and Phil-' adelphia, the noted truss expert,will he at the Florence Hotel and will remain in Florence Friday, October 22. only. Mr Seeley says: "The Spermatic Shield as now used and approved by the United State Gov-1 ernment will not only retain any: case of rupture perfectly, affording ' immediate and complete relief, but : closes the opening in 10 days on the ! average case. This instrument re-1 ceived the only award in England and in Spain, producing results! without surgery, injections, medical treatments or prescriptions. Mr Seeley has documents from the . United States Government, Washington, D C, for inspection. All SPECIAL NOTICES Phone us when you want to get a notice under this plpjS heading. Price one cent a word for each insertion. No V ,-Ia, ad taken for less than 25c. Phone 8,3. For Sale?House and lot in^Kingstree. For full particulars, see or write the undersigned. M A Shuler, Attorney for Parties in Interest, 10-14-2t For Sale?My farm within three miles of Kingstree, consisting of 287 acres, in high state of cultivation. Bargain to quick purchaser. W D Harrington, Kingstree, S C. 10-7-2tp For Rent?Upper floor building over Britton & Hutson's grocery store. Apply to Britton & Hutson. 10-7-2t For Rent or Lease.?Two distinct 2 or 4 horse farms in Williamsburg county for rent or lease, with all necessary buildings. For particulars address j William Cooper, 728 Pickens St, Columbia, S C. 9-30 4t For Rent or Lease?Two distinct j 2 or 4 horse farms in Williamsburg ^ county for rent or lease, with all neces- u sary buildings, on one of which is a store building. For particulars address William Cooper, 728 Pickens St, Co- lumbia, S C. 9-30-4t Wanted ? Several loads of Stove J Wood on subscription at The Record Office. For Sale.?One combination Bay Mare left here for sale. Is gentle, handsome and suitable for ladies' use. Perfectly safe. Price low. Martin & Gamble, Kingstree, S C. 9-16-tf For Sale?Several good wood stoves and two small nickle plated coal heaters. Apply at The Record Office. WANTED * An experienced monument man g to represent us in this section. I Mecklenburg Marble & Granite Co 0-3c'-4t Box 32, Charlotte, N. C. No. 666 This is a prescription prepared especially br MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER. Five or six doses will break anv case, and if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not ; tefurn. It acts on the liver better than wuiomel and does not ?r'pe or sicken. 25c , ! WANTEDI | HIGHEST CASH PRICE f\ f PAID FOR EVERY HIDE f I CAN GET. BEFORE t i YOU SELL BE SURE ? t TO SEE ME. J | ? I is F EPPSt t t | Clarendon Roller^Flour f Mills I located at jS Manning, S. C. | Wheat bought and sold. B Products of Mill exchanged ? for Wheat. FOR SALE: Flour, Bran and Mill Feed. Kj Correspondence solicited. (Address, CLARENDON ROLLER FLOUR MILLS | 9 30-4t Manning, S. C. jj j WoocT I have established a wood yard in Kingstree and am j prepared to serve the people of Kingstree with good stove or fireplace wood on short notice. Either oak or j pine. When you want wood, | I 'phone 38 and your order 1 will receive prompt attention | H. B. ALTMAN I 10-7-4tp Kingstree, S. C. | The Williamsburg Live Stock To .. ill q nor lnnrl r>f hnrsps and VV I I I iCVtl *V l* Vt?? ^ - ? mules tomorrow for the inspection of the public. The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head f Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA- t TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary a Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor p ringing in head. Remember the full name amd x look for the signature of E. W, GROVE- 25c. * Mr. and Mrs. Save up Foi ? TTST a word to the NEWLYWEDS J PREACH to you, but we do wis ICALLY; "BEGIN SAVING I at EASY, we know. The first year our money, which perhaps does not c< iter. Bnt save NOW. DON'T W U BANK OF WII ttlE LARGES CIRC !0 VISIT THIS SECT; WILL EXH FLOREN 5N FRIDAY, ( :ooi w *yW it^i The or'l'} ;:i' Carl liajrc Jj Ar.linall.licv/andtkid Cii jg E? dratet Circas ia i rare 2ao ^ Fcates-2 ^00 Arenic Stars. JO1 yy\^\ 3 Railroad Trains-3. rMriBW 2 4 8 P. I A r*n/*?re < Let Us Supply Yo Fumitu ^ --4 ?| We also carry a line of home: Machine Needles, J all machines; Furniture ] Brooms, Etc. We stand back of even fund your money on anythi is not satisfactory. We d cause we think you will wa because we think you WOI I in GOODS and PRICES. Steele Fun 208 Main Street ures Old Sores, Othsr Remedies Wen't Cure ' be worst cases, no matter of bow long standing, , ; re cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. 'orter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves ; 'aia and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, $LOO. j Newlywed, r a Home I >. near inenas, we don't want to h to say SIMPLY and EMPHATOE YOUE HOME NOW!" It's s of your new life require most of ome to yon as plentifully as it will T. It'll make von HAPPY XJAMSBURG T AND BEST :us ION OF THE STATE IBIT AT 1CE.S.C. 3CT0BER 22. 1 r ^^T- S^T*' '^A^- i :J w$ ^*V'~\L^f^firx ' ' rOKSSRS>^\ iMr! -nL-aiRDHO AREN A\ v*<y! PH ar.d ONE-OUARTERV^* \ V\\ \ fe I nbeck Trained WnAKj?/\l ? | real Wallace Circus. jl j !00. 50 C!offns-50, MgSf i 0 Trained Animals. f. Parade 10 A. THAT ISy/S^|^ HBMEgSStti3g i SB Jftgg? ur Needs In The re Line ^ If we haven't just what you want we will order it for you. See i our line of Beds, Mat: tressas, Rugs, Window Shades and Art Squares before you buy. little necessities for the Shuttles and Bobbins for Polish, Floor Oil, Mops, fthing we sell and will reng you buy from us if it on't make this offer bent your money back, but ^T. We can please you niture Co.. 4 Opposite Court House The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXAriVK BROMO QUININKis betterthan ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of GROVE. 25c, ai