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Pimp rates anolv St ibl* office. Id remitting checks or money order* nake oavable to THE COUNTY RECORD. THURSDAY. MAR. 2.1916. People and Roads. When a very amiable gentleman steps into his car or climbs into a buggy and takes a drive out into the country and gets stuck in the mud of a bad road he immediately calls down something besides blessings upon the heads of the people responsible for such conditions. It never enters his head that perhaps he himself is one of those people. But he is. He is one of them because he has not done his part toward compelling officials to see that the roads are in proper condition. He has not raised his voice in behalf of better country roads, or if he lias it has l>een so weak and halfhearted that it has neither been heard nor heeded. It is the duty and it should be the pleasure of every citizen to talk and work for better country roads, for better road9 mean more prosperous conditions generally. The man in town is just as much interested in the condition of roads as the farmer, for when roads are bad and the marketing of crops is difficult and expensive the farmer is less prosperous, and this in turn is detrimental to the best interest of the man in town. This is an ere of road building, and the time is opportune for us to rise to the occasion and look to the condition of our own roads. We as a people are not paupers and there is no occasion for poor roads in this county. That such roads do exists is simply an evidence that we as citizens are not alive to our opportunities or our duty. While we ard pimply jogging along with makeshifts for roads and bridges, people in adjoining counties are building better roads and reaping the financial results. " ? till _ ?T /~1!a a om iu wnien i^iKe vary, especially Florence county in general, was interested was one to have Williamsburg county refund to Lake City school district money paid by the Northeastern railroad into the treasury which it is claimed belonged to the Lake City school district. "The bill will not lie passed as there is no one pressing it and the Senator from Williamsburg will not allow it to pass until the claim is fully established. Mr T J Cottingham has made two trips to Columbia in this interest."?Lake City News. We are informed that there were two bills introduced with reference to the above matter without a previous? Knowledge of their existence the part Of the Williamsburg jKir fVip. wjtVs and means aeit?tpiiiv/n, uj ?? ?v committee at the instigation of the A M Florence delegation, asking that the county of Williamsburg be required * t?'refund about $2,300, it being . claimed that this sum was due the ( Lake City school district on account of taxes paid into the Williamsburg treasury by the Northeastern railroad when it should have been paid to the Florence County Treasurer at Florence. If this claim is correct it is no fault of Williamsburg, but an error on the part of the railroad company in returning its taxable property. Williamsburg county has collected only such taxes from the company as are justifiable by the returns furnished the County Auditor. When the hills were reported hy the ways and means committee the only proper thing for this county's delegation to do was to oppose its passage, not knowing the actual facts in the case, and taking the ground that the Florence county claim should l>e established in a court of equity and not by the method attempted in the final days of the legislative session. We are satisfied in our own mind that neither the Williamsburg Senator nor any of the delegation would oppose the refunding of any funds that may justly belong to our sister county. But they do want to know, and very properly so, upon what ground the claim is based and to be ^IVCLi auipiC time At/i luvtcvigaviv/u into the merits of the same. It seems to us that if the Northeastern Railroad company has paid more money into the Williamsburg treasury than was due us, then the same should be returned to the company direct and not to Florence county. One of the most conspicuous pieces of legislation that faiied to become law at the winding up of the session was that on the part of a Charleston representative to "pull one over" on the rest of the old State by getting a bill through to grant Charleston a "beer and light wine" license. But what does Charleston care al>out tinitni- linonco anrirov'? 1 iVA/liCV f CIUJ 1? C*J . A Government seed inspector "dropped'' into town one day last week and extracted a "fee" of $2.50 from local dealers in seed corn. Some of them, it seems, only had about two and a half quarts to start with, which makes it pretty expensive corn. We can shake hands with oureelf for having bought our pint of seed corn before there was a possibility of this additional cost being added to the retail price. Always take time by the forelock and ydu will get there, generally, if you don't get sick. Well, we are back on the job and feeling fine, thanks to our able physicians and the tender care of a loving wife and sister. We would also mention the innumerable kindnesses shown us by community friends and some of the delicious dainties sent in to appease or tempt our appetite, but judging from the amount of noise some editors in this State make over corn muffins and waffles, we refrain for fear they might find themselves with a desire to feign illness, forgetting that they are not in Kings tree, among the laggest hearte<l people in the world. A Surprise Party, Hemingway, February 29:?Monday, night, February the twentyfirst, some of the young folk of Hemingway "surprised" Mr and Mrs G W Flowers in honor of Miss Henrietta Leland, Mrs Flowers' sister. The "surprisers" were Misses Lela Burnie, Gladys Hutson, Gladys Copeland, Martha Jenkinson, Leah Eaddy and Marie Flowers; Messrs R N Speigner, Charlie and Kenneth Creel and Fitz Hugh Eaddy. A delightful social evening was spent by all. Miss Leland has stopped for a few weeks stay with her sister en route from Charleston to her home in Saluda, N C. Three hundred or more guests were made ill presumably by eating ice cream at a Methodist banquet at San Frf acisco, Cal, on Washington's birthd? j. " Presentment ot Grand Jury. We. the grand jury of Williamsburg county for the year 1916, having completed all business that has come before us at this, the spring term of the court of general sessions fnr Willinmshuro emintv and havinc made all of the investigations that we deem necessary, herewith desire to make our report and recommendations. We desire first to thank his Honor, the presiding Judge,'for the able assistance and the learned charge which he has given us; the same having assisted us greatly in performing our duties and instructing us,as a grand jury just entering into our work, in the duties that are before us for the present year. We desire to say that the able manner in which his charge was delivered has made us feel more than ever the responsibility that rests upon us as grand jurors of Williamsburg county,and that we. as a body and as individuals, will strive at all times during our term of office to enforce the law and to look after the other interests of the county that come before us as citizens and grand jurors. We desire to thank the Solicitor for the courtesies that he has extended to us, and for the assistance that he has given this body during this session, the same having aided us greatly in performing our duties in an orderly and correct manner. 1. We have had seventeen (17) indictments presented to us by the Solicitor, all of which we have passed upon. 2. We have examined the county jail and find same is kept in a proper and sanitary condition, all prisoners confined therein being well cared for. We would recommend, however, that the fence around the jail be repaired, as same is in a rather dilapidated condition at present. 3. We would recommend that the magistrates and rural policemen of the county bring in their books at the summer term of this court for examination by the grand jury. 4. We would recommend further that two (2) additional rural policemen be appointed?one for the Trie section and one for the Hebron section of the county. The reason for this recommendation is that we realize the importance of the enforcement of the law, and especially the prohibition law, and we believe that the number of rural policemen that we now have isinadequateto enforce ? * tne law properiy. 5. The grand jury has appointed the followingcommittees from among its number: A committee to examine the books of tbe officers of the county in the court house; a committee to look after the chaingang, public roads and bridges of the county and a committee to inquire into and report upon the school conditions of the county. All of these committees are to make proper investigations and report their findings at the summer term of this court. All of which is respectfully submitted. W D Bryan, Foreman of Grand Jury of Williamsburg county. February 29, 1916. Cougbs sod Colds are Dangerous. Few of us realize the danger of coughs and colds. We consider them common and harmless ailments. However statistics tell us that every third person dies of a lung ailment. Dangerous bronchial and lung diseases follow a neglected cold. As your body struggles against cold germs, no better aid can be had than Dr King's New Discovery. Its merit has been tested by old and young. In use over 45 years. Get a bottle today. Avoid the risk of serious lung ailments. Druggists. The Republican State convention will be held in Columbia on March 7. Delegates to the National Republican convention, in Chicago, will be chosen at that time and others matters of interest to the Republicans will be transacted. Whether or not the Republicans will put out a State ticket will probably be decided by the convention. If you want to know the truth about a man, ask any one but the man himself. RUB OUT PAIN with good oil liniment. That's the sureit way to stop them. tl_ 1 .. ll; i:_: ^ me ucai iuuuing uiuiiiciiL is jj MUSTANG LINIMENT Good for the A ilments of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Etc. Qood for your own Aches, Pains, Rheumatism, Sprains, Cuts, Burns, Etc. 25c. 50c. $1. At all Dealers. ; The Ice King r5^; i. ? i i f< I:'5 Ordinary mineral water bottle can be used in connection with the water cooler as shown if desired. Bottle is not furnished with refrigerator TO THE TRADE i C. We need only to say that the quality of the line for 1916 will be tne same as in the past. C. To those not heretofore acquainted with the line, we can mention the following points of superiority C. The outside cases are of genuine I solid O&K, noi imitation tts in muni, other lines. C. The insulation is of charcoal sheathing with dead air space between the walls, and gives great economy in the matter of ice consumption. , C. This line has center flue cold air circulation. C. All models have brass hardware. Roman gold finish, re-tinned wire shelves, removable drain pipes for easy cleaning, self-retaining casters, etc. 1 C, Dimensions of ice chambers are taken with ice racks in place and lids closed so that all space shown is available for use. Kingstree Furniture Company, Phone 167 Death of an Infant. Lylis, the precious little daughter , of Mr. and Mrs Philip H Stoll died quite unexpectedly about? 1 o'.clock i this morning. The little child was seven weeks old yesterday and was thought to Ik? doing nicely up to the time she was taken suddenly ill last night. The deepest sympathy of the people of this community goes out to the bereaved parents and two little 'brothers, whose home has again l>een entered by the angel of f death and deprived of one of its 1 greatest joys. Funeral service and interment will take place this after| noon. i ** How to Prevent Croup. When the child is subject to attacks of croup, see to it that he eats ' a light evening meal, sis an overloaded stomach may bring on an attack,also watch for the first symptom?lioarseness, and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse. Obtainable everywhere. Walker Hill, chairman of the St Louis Democratic committee, has commissioned Franz Victor, a Richmond sculptor, to make a bust of President Wilson, "to be unveiled when wnodrow wnson is renominated at St Louis in June." P JAX 1 L BISCUIT-J [ Supply energy. Build blood and muscle. Give vigor ot brain and nerve. Nearly twice the food value per pound of the best steaks. Cost much less. IkuWBikufo Hade by WW Jacksonville Cracker Work* Notice of Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, the 25th day of March, 1916, at -12 o'clock noon, I will apply to P M Brockinton. Judge of Probate of Williamsburg county, for Letters of Dismissory as executor of the last will and testament of Mrs Martha J Gamble, deceased. J P Gamble. 2-24-3t Executor. February 23, 1916. ' - - . ' - " / \ / ; I TwanT Open Ev I Friday Nigh "Simon, I Pathe Gold Roos' Acts featuring Our Friday sh( long, so come ear Crawford, the Mo II' Better than ever?the F every business man. A as well. Excellence wi1 cents a mile for operatic Service for Ford Owners use of a Ford car. Runabout $417.75; Tour $717.75. All Cars are Kingstree, S. C. On display and sale by Thos. M< i Kingstree, Arri Febru; Thirty Mules and fifteen tucky bred, shipped dire< Kingstree. This is the 1 Kingstree. Come in an< need large mules in pair * 11 i i need small muies, we na^ bination mares or horses, see us. J. M. r Kingstree, I The Ca 1 WANTS YO I Will Pay Hig Corn and Hay. Everything Good to 1 Follow the crowd 1 Strictly One I L. S. C 1 Next Door to 1 ' . > v . f | theatre] ery Night j it, March 3 i| L Letar' * lit JIOIU f ?. ter Play in Five : Edwin Arden. ! >w will be extra 1 I iving Picture Man Ear 'ord is now a necessity to nd it's the family servant th economy, less than two | I >n and upkeep, while "Ford ?/ 3" assures the continuous - ' ' B IM ing Car ?467.75; Town Car fully equipped, f. 0. b. I cCutchen, * So. Car. _ I vedil ary 1st. Ii Horses and Mares, all Ken^ p it from Paris, Kentucky,to jest stock that ever "hit" lh i look them over. If you fcg s, we have them. If you re them. If you want comwe have them. Come and rruluck sh Store | UR TRADE. I J hest Prices for | Eat Is Found Here. 1 to the Cash Store ii Price to All. 1; )ENNIS I Heller's Stables 1 i