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For rates apply at this office. In remitting cheeks or money orders sake payable to THE COUNTY RECORD. Tunncn*v .1111 v a iq1a. ii vnwvn a wa* w? i v Let's Grasp Our Opportunity, Perhaps the most important question that has presented itself to tlie people of Kingstree and the southeaster* section of Williamsburg countjr in manj years is that involving the route of the proposed new public highway between Charleston and Columbia. The proposition has enthused the business men of Charlestorn, haa created a lively interest among the citizens of Berkeley county and should arouse th* people of * ^ , Williamsburg, Clarendon, Florence and Georgetown, inasmuch as we are assured of the substantial cooperation of Charleston and Berkeley counties in the ultimate developmeni of the project. That part of the proposed plan which should concern us most is the extension of this road across the San tee river at or near Murray's ferry by means of an iron draw bridge. Several routes are open to t '* the project, but this is the most feasible one, and the only one that would really be of great benefit to us. It is also the one which would meet the most favorable co-operation of a majority of our neighl>ors on the south side of the Santee because it would put tliehi in closer and more direct touch with one of the richest sections of the State, and it would give us an almost direct highway route to the coastal metropolis. T^he main thing now to be con idered towards getting a bridge across the Santee river is the raising of sufficient money to meet the cost of its construction. It is estimated roughly that a good modern iron bridge across the river, with permanent approaches through the swamp, can be built for less than $40,000. .Counties on the south side of the river that wlil be affected by the route have expressed theii willingness to contribute their share. What about the counties on the north side of the river? Williamsburg, we are satisfied, will do her part. An automobile road via Kingstree to Charleston and the sea coast would be of equally as much value to Clarendon, Florence and Darlington ? i . i . ii il 1. _ as it wouiu to us, but wouia tney ue willing to render finanical assistance in bringing this proposed plan to an actual reality? Theee counties already have fairly good roads. Williamsburg has the best system of roads it has had in years, and one of these, passing Hninpmflnn UUUUgll liiv v leads up to Murray s ferry, the most practicable point for bridging the Santee. Let's gaasp the opportunity. Our National Honor. This is a time when every citizen j i of the United Suites, either native! or foreign born, should rally to the: fine nf hi? eonnt.rv Wh#?fVw?r it }? ?' j by the bearing of iirms or by the i ;expression of loyalty in sentiment! land action, our country should have! ! the undivided support of every per-, ' son. It is not the time for haggling or criticism or for the indulgence in < 1 ? . ' j political juggling of the interests of: i j I the people. We want unity of purpose and of; action by a united people and for a i united people and nothing else. , The Mexican leaders appear determined to force us to a conflict of j arms, and if it niu?t come it is the J duty of every citizen to l>e a citizen1 in fact as well as in name. Half- j hearted loyalty is not to be consid- 1 ered. \\ nen trie national nonor ana protection of the lives and property right J of our people are in jeopardy political considerations and party strife should be relegated to the rear j leaving in its wake a nation welded together by the chains of an unquenchable fire of patriotism. Our national honor is in the balance today. It must be upheld at any cost and under all circumstanc' es and conditions. When a Lad Meets a Maid. Old heads who forget that they were once young find much amusement in watching a young lad when he meets a maid on the street. We stood on a corner the other day and watched an eminent citizen of mature years as he in turn gazed upon bashful and blushing youth. No, we won't tell you of the amusing dignity and decorum of the lad and the maid, for we have been guilty of the same antics away back in days that will never come again. But it was amusing to our eminent citizen and we think he was quite as amusing to us. But the next time you are on the street and a lad and a maid meet face to face, and you suspect that there is a tender feeling l>etween them, just remember the golden days of your own youth, and see not those things that you are supposed not to see. A Fellow and His Lodge. Some people are lodge crazy and join everything in sight. Thej are called "joiners". Others are pessimistic and can see no good in any lodge. But there is much good to he derived from membership in any of the legitimate lodges that flourish everywhere, provided the lodge habit is not carried to excess. It creates a spirit of comradeship among the members that is seldom found elsewhere. If a member is in distress or difficulty, bis lodge promptly comes to his relief and tides him over the rough places and into smoother waters. If he is sick they cheer him with their presence and watch at his bedside and see that his family does not suffer dur--?? Lin IrvAAnnAUir An/1 In m o nu lllg 1119 illl/OfcSUVltJ III AAJltWJ other way3 they are a distinct benefit one to another. The lodge is the symbol of the brotherhood of man, and its tenets are founded upon the Bible and advocate the elevation of the human race. The fellow who identifies himself with some good lodge and lives up ' *11 1? _ l. lo its teacnings win ue a oen-er man and citizen for the few hours he devotes to its meetings. We hate to see a good lodge go to pieces ====^= j Even the mosquitoes are apring, ing to arms in defence of their inalienable rights. The wisdom of a fool i3 not half to amusing at the foolishnett of a ^ wise man. 3 China, perhaps, approaches some 1 semblance of civilization in this daj * of slaughter. ^ Three of the most desirable things j on this earth are peace, a full atom- ^ ir ach and a stuffed pocketbook. J ===== t Whenever vou can see tha irood c points of your town it's a moral certainty that other* can see your own. Eighty-three and one-half per cent of the transportation of our country it still done by our horses. The statement is true that but for our horse a we should soon starve to death. Vet in road building throughout the country it is the automobile and not the horse that ia receiving the greatest consideration. Head the account of a meeting of the directors of the Chaml>er of Commerce held at Charleston Monday for the consideration of the new route from that city to Columbia. It 1 is of vital interest to Williamsburg citizens,and we hope each and every . one of them will start out on a cam- ^ paign that will know no letting up j until those inestimably rich sections 1 of Berkeley and Williamsburg are linked together by a public bridge 1 across the Santeeat Murray'* ferry. LAKE CITY CHRONICLES. c Local and Personal Mention in Oar Sister Town. ] Lake City .July 4:?Judge and Mra S W G Shipp and children came down from Florence Saturday and remain- , ed until Sunday. The Judge has a new automobile. While waiting for Mrs Shipp and the children to come out just before leaving home, he got into the car, pushed a button or so and pressed a lever, and went spinning up the street with the license number in front. He felt around for something to change the direction of progress and hit upon the gasoline throttle,whereuponhesimplywhizzed , back. Finally after kicking among . the hardware in the foot some time, he got straightened out and came on ?4wa?iI\Ia WlinuUL luiiuei uuuuic uum, ana | crossing Coward's bridge, he took the wrong road and found himself at that fresh Hope above Coward. Mrs Shipp and the children got out, so the Judge would have nobody in the way and nothing to distract his attention in turning around, as he needed clear vision front and rear, plenty of space and all the room to pinch and kick those things in front of him and under his feet. The turn was easy and fine, and the broncho had found his master. "Judge" H P Baldwin went up to Whiteville, N C, the home of his boyhood and young manhood days, the early part of the week and spent a few days with relatives and old friends. Messrs J A Green, L A Winston ^ and Metier Sturgeon are at Myrtle t Beach enjoying the breezes and sail- r ing the waters of the Ailantic. * Messrs Green and Winston are, it is r rumored, thinking of buying proper- ^ ty at the beach for permanent sum- v mer homes. If this rurnor be true, ' then uon't faint if you next hear that c "Judge" Green is wildly "dissipat- t ing in a Ford. j Mr W E Trer.chard of Columbia i ? was in town a day or two last week. u While here he visited his farm over ? Lynch's river and near Bass's Cross ? Roads. ] Magistrate T P Fulmore, who ( holds court at Cades, was in town < Saturday on business. The tobacco market will not open 1 fully this year until the first of Au- C gust, which is about a week later ? than usual. This is because the crop c is much later than it has been for several years. In this community the ? acreage in tobacco is less than usual, s but the crop is fine?superior in ev- 1 ery way to the product of last year t The Strong Withstand the Heat of ' Summer Better Than the Weak i Old people who are feeble, and younger people who are weak, will be strengthened and enabled to go through the depress.- i ing heat of summer by taking regularly . Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It purifies and enriches the blood and builds ?p'1 the whole system. 50c., , . I { Appeal for More Keeraltft. Sditor County Record:? Please allow me a few lines of four valuable space to make an ap)eal to the young men of Williams)urg county. As we all know, the trouble be;ween our government and Mexico uill anoripr nr Infrpr pnmp tn ft hpfld. t may be postponed for a time, but ve must be prepared. The United states has between two hundred and ;hree hundred thousand troop3 either on or on their way to the border. )f that number about half are Natonal Guardsmen. This State has 'urnished her quota, but how many ias Williamsburg furnished? This rood old county is not represented sy a single company. If serious consequences arise the ^resident will undoubtedly call for volunteers. There are a number of Tien ivi this county who will voluneer at that time. Every man has a iuty he owes to his country and that luty must be met. Now, I have been authorized by ;he government to raise a company )f volunteers for service when the President shall call for them. I delire especially Citadel and Clemson nen, but anyone wishing to join.be;ween the ages of 18 and 35 and unnarried, will be cheerfully received. This movement is State-wide and ' well know Williamsburg is not gong to be behind the rest. I desire ;wo experienced men for Lieutenints, Citadel of Clemson men preferred. All applications for membership n this company must be addressed ;o Henry, S C, Williamsburg county. Let'3 everybody get together and ihow them what Williamsburg can lo. Very trulv yours, E W Yates, Jr, Citadel *13. Tenry, July 3,1916. MR. SAMUEL D. CARR. A Sketch ol Valued Manager of the Slegllng Music House. In this paper appears an attractive quarter-page advertisement of ;he Siegling Music House of Charles,on and Florence. This is the oldest nusic house in the South and we beieve one of the most reliable. Its epresentatives, like its owners, are ill men of ability and reliability. If ;hey were otherwise the Sieving Music House would not retain them n its employ. SAMUEL D CARR. The representative of this well innum nnH nnnnlar firrr. in this Colin y is Mr Samuel D Carr.who has the Management of the Florence branch, le is a brother of Mr W H Carr, nanager of the Kingstree Hardware lo, and came to Kingstree in the vinter of 1913 from Minneapolis, dinn, where he was connected with >ne of the leading music houses of hat city, hut the death of his wife )rought him South and to Kingstree >n a visit to his brother, who was inxious for him to remain in the South. While thus here,the Siegling flusic House, old patrons of The bounty Record, advertised in its 'want" column for an experienced epresentative in this territory. Mr Parr's attention was called to the ad ind he went to Charleston to see Mr siegliog. He secured the position ind has made good. No more sub itantial evidence of this could be offered than the mere fact that about ,wo years ago the Siegling Music Souse opened a branch establishnent in Florence and placed MrCarr n charge of it. His 35 years expedience in the piano business makes lis knowledge of this particular initrument worth the consideration of respective purchasers. Candidates Cards. f For Congress. ? I hereby announce myself a candidate ri for Congress from the Sixth district of p South Carolina, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. f( .liucc n F'ti - 111 I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to Congress from the Sixth Congressional district, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J W Ragsdai.e. I hereby announce myself a candidate | for Congress from the Sixth Congres-; sional district, subject to the rules of! 5 the the Democratic primary. I n Julius S McInnes. j For House of Representatives. |J The friends of S A Graham hereby ; n announce his candidacy for re-election to the House of Representatives from Williamsburg county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. f The friends of Mr D E McCutchen ? hereby announce his candidacy for the a House of Representatives from Wil- P liamsburg etunty, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. f In announcing myself for the Hbuse * of Representatives it answers the call of many. Will say, here I am. I promise you honest and diligent service, alwavs to be at mv Dost readv to care r' for your welfare, local and State. | " Should you elect me it will hoist me to t the zenith of my ambition. I now tip my hat to one and all until we meet at campaign meetings, there I will answer any questions propounded relative to f< your interest. Respectfully, t< J w Kennedy, y I hereby announce myself a candidate to represent the people of Williamsburg T county in the Legislature, subject to the Democratic primary. S 0 ?addy. n I hereby announce myself a candidate a for re-election to the House of Repre- 0 sentatives, subject to the rules of the n Denwyratic primary. Soliciting your 01 support, I am respectfully, R K Wallace. tl Fn? TlorU iif Timet ^ ui uiui n va uuui II Feeling that I possess the necessary qualifications to discharge the duties belonging to the office, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court of Williamsburg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. ft J 0 Carraway. " I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court of vvilliamsburg county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. H 0 Britton. v ci For Treasurer. b1 I hereby announce myself a candidate 0j for the office of County Treasurer of jt Williamsburg county, subject to the p. Democratic primary. C J Rollins. To the Democratic Voters of Williamsburg county:?I hereby announce my- f< self a candidate for the office of Treas- n urer of Williamsburg county, and will abide by the rules of the Democratic; primary. W Dodd Daniel. ' f( I hereby announce myself a candidate is for the office of Treasurer of Williams-! tl burg county, subject to the rules of the' Democratic primary. R B smith. I hereby announce myself a candidate ' fc for reappointment to the office of Coun- tc ty Treasurer of Williamsburg county,' subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J Wesley Cook. ; To the Voters of Williamsburg County: rj By this means I announce myself a el candidate for the office of Treasurer of pi Williamsburg county. I will abide by t* the rules of the Democratic primary. pd WE Snow den. d Fnr Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate fc for the office of Sheriff of Williamsburg {jy county, subject to the rules of the Dem-1 ?> ocratic primary. W T Rowell. I hereby announce myself a ean'iidate i for the office of Sheriff of Williamsburg j county, subject to the rules of the Dem-1 ocratic primary. W E All Elf i ? I hereby announce myself a candidate | ^ for the office of Sheriff in the coming j primary, subject to the ruies of the Democratic party. w T Wilkins. 1 f c I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Williamsburg t county,subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Your suffrage respect- ^ fully solicited. Jas H Epps. To the Democratic Voters of Williamsburg County:? I hereby announce myself a candidate ?c for re-election to the office of Sheriff b' and will abide by the rules of the Dem- D ocratic primary. George J Graham. sc I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff and respectfully solicit your vote. I pledge myself to ?c abide by the rules of the Democratic j bi primary and if elected will do my ut-1 D most to perform the duties of the office y( satisfactorily. Respectfully. n U Kinder. 1 herebv announce myself a candidate i for the office of Sheriff of Williamburg county, subject to the rules of the D Democratic primary. pd WE Brockinton. Ti To the Citizens of Williamsburg County: Having been solicited by a number of ^ my friends to enter the race, and feeling that I am, in every respect, capable P' of performing every duty belonging to this office, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff, sub- & ject to the rules of the Democratic primary. I heartily appreciate what ri my friends have done for me in the past, and I wish to thank them in advance for their support in the ensuing fc election. Yours for service, pi pd J Y McGill. of For Judge of Probate. I hereby announce myself a candidate h< for re-election to the office of Probate th Judge of Williamsburg county, subject cc to the rules of the Democratic primary, oc As in the past, so will it be in the future, your consideration will be appreci- fc P UrT.itRE RRorKiirroN. - !)t For Soperilsor. pi I hereby announce myself a candidate fc for the office of Superrisor of Williams- bt burg county, subject to the rules of D Democratic primary. J N Hamkbt. or County Superiateodeot of Edicatln I hereby announce my candidacy for e-election to the office of County Suerintendent of Education, subject ta ules and regulations of the Democratic rimary. J Graham Mc< ullough. I hereby announce myself a candidate ^ or County Superintendent of Educa- ^ ion for Williamsburg county, subject r, ? r\ : - j biic iuics ui tnc l/emucratig piuiior/. Jackson V McElveen. For Magistrate. at lanes I hereby announce myself a eandidata 3r re-election to the office of Magisrate at Lanes, pledging myself to abida y the results of the Democratic prilary. S G McDonald. I hereby announce myself a candidata or the office of Magistrate of Lanes istrict, pledging myself to abide tha esult of the Democratic primary. J g Lifragi. at hemingway I hereby announce myself a candidata or the office of Magistrate of the Hemigway district, pledging myself ta bide by the rules of the Democratit rimary. C S Davis. I hereby announce myself a candidata or the office of Magistrate at Hemingway, subject to the rules ofthe Demoratic primary. W T Lee. i hereby announce myself a candidata or Magistrate at Hemingway and espectfully solicit your support, pledglg myself to abide by the rules of tha emocratic primary. G H Stancill. at hebron. I hereby announce myself a candidate Dr Magistrate at Hebron in response ) the call of my friends. Soliciting our support, I am, Respectfully. Chas W Fiutaw. . $ o the Citiiens of Hebron District:? Having been solicited by a number of ly friends to enter the race, I hereby nnounce myself a candidate for the Rice of Magistrate at Hebron,pledging lyself to abide by the rules of the Demrratic Drimarv. R E McElveen. I hereby announce mysels a candidate v - >r Magistrate at Hebron, subject te le rules the Democraitic primary, our support respectfully solicited. I W Holzy Baker, I hereby announce myself a candidate ir Magistrate at Hebron, subject te le rules of the Democratic primary. J W Stewart. I hereby announce myself a candidate * f >r Magistrate at Hebron, subject te le rules of the Democratic primary. J L Gowdt. ' at greelyv1lle. I hereby announce myself a candidate >r the office of Magistrate at Greely- , ille, subject to the rules of the Demoratic primary. M M Bradshaw.- 1 The friends of Mr H S Gamble here- ^ y announce him a candidate for tha mce of Magistrate at Greelyville, sublet to the rules of the Democratic rimary. at trio. I hereby announce myself a candidate >r Magistrate at Trio, subject to the lies of the Democratic primary. J W Lockuear. I hereby announce myself a candidate >r reappointment to the office of Magtrate at Trio, subject ts the rules of le Democratic primary. W S Tamlw. I hereby announce myself a candidate >r Magistrate for Trio district, subject > the rules of the Democratic primary. ^ J S Tartt. at morrisviile. I hereby announce myself as a candiite for the office of Magistrate atMorsville, asking my friends and the vol's to assist me in my undertaking and romising to serve the public to tha jst of my knowledge and ability, sublet to the rules and regulations of tha emocratic primary election. Lawson R Cribb. I hereby announce myself a candidate >r reappointment as Magistrate at orrisville, subject to the rules of tha emnpratic nrimarv. J M Godwin. at kingstree. I hereby announce myself a candiite for the office of Magistrate at ingstree, pledging myself to abide by le rules of the Democratic primary. Very respectfully, S A Nettlei. I hereby announce myself a candidate * >r reappointment to the office of Mag- ' trate at Kingstree, pledging myself J i abide the rules of the Democratic J imary. J B Gamblb. j For toroner. fl I hereby announce myself a candidate V ir the office of Coroner of < Williamsirg county, subject to the rules of the emocratic primary. I respectfully j licit your support. H J Brown. . \ 0 the Voters of Williamsburg County: fl 1 hereby announce myself a candidate fl tr the office of Coroner of Williams- m jrg courtty, subject to the rules of the m emocratic primary. I will appreciate >ur vote. Yours to serve, S J I Morris. i n T V\^rt?hv nnnniinrp mvQplf a nan^iHotA ir the office of Coroner of William#- ^ irg county, subject to the rules of the emocratic primary. J L Blakeley, Trio, SC. 0 the Voters of Williamsburg County: 1 hereby announce myself a candidate tr Coroner of Williamsburg county, ibject to the rules of the Democratic imarY. I will" appreciate your support. George W Ward.. I hereby announce myself a candidate ite for Coroner of Williamsburg counpledging myself to abide by the lies of the Democratic primary. , T J Spring. j I hereby announce myself a candidate 4 ir Coroner of Williamsburg county, edging myself to abide by the rules r the Democratic primary. w I Tisdali. The friends of Mr Julius J Hanna ;reby announoe him a candidate for le office of Coroner of Williamsburg tunty,subject to the rules of the Dem:ratic primary. p I hereby announce myself a candidate >r coroner 01 wiinamsDurg county, ibject to the rules of the Democratic imary. H M Burrows. ^ 1 hereby announce myself a candidate ir the office of Coroner of Williomsirg county, subject to the rules of the emocratic primary. Respectfully, Ebdib D Epps. / . sij ' J. . .