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,S. MA i GREAT L( O A We Are I Run This Account ^ Come one! Com< | est Money-Savin; in Ifincrcifrpp Sa XXX XXillguvx v\/< We Advert! 1 and the' I vertisi f S. M; I THE BIG STORE h?? Wedding Bells I Let Me Help Yon In Sell I Silver that resist wear. I Cut Glass Berry Bowls, Vase Burbon Coasters. Many use olate Sets, Sugar and Creams Salad Sets. . \ Watches, Clocks and Jev ed. Send or bring me your i ?? ?A IT. E. BAUli Kingsti (FLC J The Best ] I On the ! J. - E I Only One Ag I R. W. ] '*000(1 Thi ? Phone 143, The Baile> Machinery,Mill an< Automobile ouppi < G. & J. Tires and Tubes Charleston, ^ ROUS' IW PRICE I 17 Lu MLi "orced to ; Sale On of Flood. 3 all! The greatg Sale ever held le Now Going On. setlie Truth Truth Aitis Us. arcus ON THE CORNER .1 ; Are Ringing! acting A Wedding Present' Also a beautiful line of Rich s, Pitchers, Sugar and Cream, ful articles in Chinaware, Choci, Cake Sets, Cake Plates and relry repaired same day receiv epair work. it 11, Jeweler I ree, S. C. I )UR Plain Flour Market Is - M. , ency in Town LEWIS ings to Eaf Kingstree, S C. " Lebby Co J Plumbing Supplies ies and Accessories . VEEDOL Oils and Grease SnutK Carolina | Legal Advertisements. | Notice of Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG. Court of Common Pleas. I B 0 Brockinton, Plaintiff, vs E 0 Grier, Defendant. Pursuant to an order in the above stated case signed by his Honor, J udge JnoS Wilson the 13th day of June, 1916, I will offer for sale at public auction before the Court House door in Kings tree, S (\ on salesdayin September. 1916, towit: the 4th day of September, 1916, between the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described tract of land: "All that certain lot, tract, part or parcel of land lying and being situate in the county of Williamsburg, Mingo township, and State aforesaid, and bounded as follows, to-wit: Bounded on the North by lands of the A C L Corp; on the East by the lands of the ACL Corp; on the South by the lands of F Rhem & Sons and on the West by the lands of A C L Corporation,said tract of land containing thirty-three acres of land, more or less." Purchaser to pay for papers. 8-17-3t H 0 BR1TTON, Clerk of Court of Williamsburg county. Citation Notice. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG, O.. I) l( T}?., ,,,, L\.? i UJ X ill LIl'H IMII t"ll, UOV^f i 1 \J K/fX L C J u?ltre. Whereas. Mrs E J Cook made suit to me to grant her Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects tif J M Cook. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish, all and singular, the kindred I and creditors of the said J M Cook, deceased, that they be and appear before me in the Court of Probate, to be held at Kingstn e, S C, on the 26th day of August next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, ro show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 14th day of August, Anno Domini, 1916. P M Brockinton, 8-17-2t Probate Judge. Citation Notice. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, county of williamsburg. By P M Brockinton, Esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas, AUeather Strickland made suit to me to grant her Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of J J Strickland, These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said J J Strickland, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Kingstree, S C, on the 26th day of August next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 12th day of August, Anno Domini, 1916. P M Brockinton. 8-17-2t Probate Judge. Vrtfl nn nf Annlinofinn iiutibu vi a^uvuuvu for Final DischargeNotice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of September, 1916,at 12 o'clock noon, we will apply to P M Brockinton, Judge of Probate of Williamsburg county, for Letters Dismissory as Executrices and Executor of the last will and testament of Edwin Harper, deceased. Sarah T Harper, Mabel E Harper, Mattie Belle Harper, Sarah Elizabeth Harper, 8-3-5t Samuel Paul Harper. Notice of Final Discharge. Notice i9 hereby given that on the 2nd day of September, 1916, at 12 o'clock, noon, I will apply to P M Brockinton, Judge of Probate of Williamsburg county, for Letters Dismissory as General duardian of the person and estate of Pressly Brunson. C W Stoll, 8-8-5t Guardian. Administrator's Notice All persons having claims against the estate of A W Chandler, deceased, are required to present the same to the undersigned for payment, and those indebted to said estate are requsted to settle the same. J W Chandler, W R Chandler, Aministrators. Lanes, 6 C. 7-27-3tp Administrator's Notice A1! persons having claims against the estate of Mrs Mary Josina Chandler, ! .L< csed, are required to present the same to the undersigned for payment, and those indebted to said "state arrequested to settle the same. T A McCkea, ' Administrator. Kingstree, S C. 7-27-3tD Notice of Application for Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as Executor of the last will and testament of Mrs Louisa hnipes. deceased. will apply to the Judge of Probate of Williamsburg county at his office in Kingstree,South Carolina.on the 28th day of August, 1916, at 12 o'clock noon, for his final discharge as Executor of said last will and testament. n n- c* M A <ui!l PR Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Mrs Louisa Snipes, deceased. Undressed Lumber. I always have on hand a lot of undressed lumber (board and framing) at my mill near Kingstree. for sale at the lowest price for good material. See or ( write me for further information, etc. | F. H. HODGE. / CATALOGUE WILLIAMSBURG CO. FAIR. INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS. General Arrangement*. Section 1. The exhibition will be open to the public on Wednesday, 8th November, and close on Saturday. November 11th. Sec. 2. Gates will be open at 9 o'clock a. m. of each day, and at that time every officer and employee must be at his or her post. The doors of the exhibition building will be closed at 5 p. m. Sec. 3. The Secretary will receive entries at his office in Kingstree until and including 6th of November, and at Fair Grounds Tuesday, November 7th, until 5 p. m. Sec. 4. Appliances necessary for the proper exhibition of articles in the various departments will be provided by the Secretary upon requisition from the superintendent of the department. Sec. 5. When the Fair is ended, all articles not called for by exhibitors shall be properly cared for by the superintendent of department or turned over to the Secretary. No superintendent of department shall leave his post of duty without the consent of the Secretary. Information for Exhibitors. Sec. 6. Premium Lists will be sent by mail upon application to the Secretary. Sec. 7. Articles sent by freight or express must be prepaid, addressed, "Secretary of Williamsburg County Fair Association, Kingstree, S. C." Articles sent by freight will be returned free by railroads by obtaining return coupon from the Secretary. Sec. 8. Articles must be on the ground on or before 5 p. m. Tuesday, November 7th. Sec. 9. Exhibitors will file such certificates, statements, etc., as are required in the Premium List, with the Secretary, and they are required to attach a card, with all particulars of age, size, weight, etc., written in plain and legible hand, to the animals or articles exhibited, for the information of the judges. The exhibition of articles not enumerated in the Premium List is invited, and they will be assigned to proper departments and displayed to visitors. Sec. 10. Exhibitors of live stock and poultry are required to display over each stall or pen occupied by their stock or poultry a printed placard, containing the breed of the animal or poultry exhibited, which card will be furnished on application to the Secretary. Sec. 11. Exhibitors of live stock must report to the superintendent in charge at 9 o'clock a. m. each day, for orders. They must also inform themselves from the superintendent of department when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the show ring promptly after being called. Any person failing to comply with this order will be ruled out from competing. Sec. 12. Every animal coming on the grounds does so at owner's risk, and the owners are chargd with care of all animals while on the grounds, and must not permit any to run loose. Each animal must be reasonably tractable or it will not be permitted to stay on the grounds. All horses, colts and cattle must be thoroughly halter broke, that they may be safely managed at all times. Complaints and Protests. Sec. 13. Complaints and protests, to receive attention, must be made in writing to the Secretary, who will bring them before the Executive' Committee. Protests against awards must be made in writing and accompanied by affidavit, and must be submitted to the Secretary by 6 o'clock p. m. of the day the award is made or they will not be considered. Entries. Sec. 14. Entries must be made on or before 5 p. m. Tuesday, Nov. 7th. A card or tag, having a coupon receipt attached, corresponding to the entry, will be given to the exhibitor. When the exhibitor shall deliver the articles and entry card to the superintendent, ?? 4? oKoror? of tVin nrnnor ovhihltinn Viall fVlA VI pel OVU 111 tuaigc C41 liiC J/I Vj/v? v.tuivv.wu MH.., articles will be received, tagged and put in position; the coupon after being receipted for by the person in charge, given to the exhibitor. The articles will be surrendered only upon return of this receipt. Losses. Sec. 15. Whilst every precaution will be taken for the safekeeping of all articles by an efficient corps of policemen and watchmen, the Association will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, except by neglect of the officers of the Association or its agents. Payment of Premiums. Sec. 16. On and after Monday, the 15th of November, 12 noon, the Secretary will furnish the successful exhibitor with a warrant on the Treasurer, who will pay the premium to the exhibitor on his endorsement of the warrant. Premium unclaimed for sixty days will be considered as presented to the Association. Information for Visitors. Sec. 17. The Fair will be held on the grounds of the Association which are within easy and pleasant walk from the town. Sec. 18. Ticket office will be provided at the main entrance to the grounds, where tickets may be obtained without any delay. Sec. 19. Application for special privileges on the ernnnds must be made to tLe General Superintendent. o - _ Terms of Admission. Sec. 20. Adult? 50 Children under 12 years 25 Sec. 21. Complimentary tickets are issued to this I State's. United State* Senators, Congressmen, Supreme and Circuit Judges, Solicitors, 3tare House officials, members of the General Assembly, Mayor and Aldermen of Kingstree, the press and to prominent visitors from other States, the latter by request of any officer of the Association or by the visitor to the Secretary. No other free admissions will be granted except by the Executive Committee. Provided that no person who is a life member of the Association shall receive a complimentary, for his membership is the highest compliment the Association can offer. These complimentaries are issued with all that the term inr 'ies, and the Association hopes that its finances will not be impaired by the transfer of a single ticket. Sec. 22. Privilege and concession people shall be entitled to receive one ticket for the week for every $10.00 paid on their contracts, provided that many tickets are necessary for the conduct of their business. Persons receiving tickets under this clause must be actively engaged in the work of the privilege or coocession, rod the application for the ticket must come from the concessionaire. Sec. 23. The Association reserves the right to cancel any ticket at any time for cause. Members of the Press. Sec. 24. The attendance of members of the Press Is invited by the Association. A room will be provided for their use, and information and copy will be promptly and carefully furnished. Life Members. Sec. 25. Any life member applying in writing for a duplicate membership card shall receive an annual card until his application for a duplicate life card shall have been passed upon by the Executive Committee. Exhibitors. sec. lib. Exhibitors are not enuuea to tree admission by virtue of being exhibitors. A sufficient number o? attendants for stock, etc., will be admitted free upon application to the Secretary, who will issue non-transferable tickets, good only before nine o'clock a. m., and after the close of the day's proceedings, and then only at a special gate provided for that purpose. No exhibitor will be permitted to be his own stock attendant. Sec. 27. Exhibitors must refrain from communicating with the judges, or efforts to influence awards, under the penalty of forfeiture of premiums. Sec. 28. If it be ascertained that any exhibitor has made or has caused to be made any false statement in regard to the animal or article exhibited or shall interfere with the judges in the performance of their duties, he shall be excluded from competition. Exhibitors may communicate with the superintendent of the department and give full explanations and reports, and the superintendent will communicate with the i judges. Sec. 28. All entries of exhibits shall be made by duplicate numbers, and in duplicate entry books. The number of the exhibit shall be put in the original book and its corresponding number, together with the name of the exhibitor, in the duplicate book. The Secretary's office will be opened at grounds on Monday, November 7th, at 8 a. m., and close at 5 p. m., when all entries made under rules and regulations will be assigned their proper position. All parties to send exhibits to the Fair will please send for entry blanks, in order that the entry books may be made up and tags prepared before the 8th of November, 1916, thereby avoiding the rush at the opening of the Fair. This will be a great convenience, both to me exniDitor ana me secretary, ana espctauy mw Association, in preparing room and accommodati0p for the exhibits when brought. All exhibits that are not catalogued in the Premium List shall be classified by the Secretary in tfee>J&ost suitable department, and exhibition tags given for the same, but such exhibits will not be listed in the premium entry book, but if receiving special mention from the Committee the same will be listed in the Premium List for next year. ? ** Stalls. J ^ J Sec. 29. All exhibitors are required to bavd their horses, cattle, sheep and hog stalls cleaned, and the refuse matter placed ten feet ft-om front of stalls by 9 o'clock.each morning, when the wagons of the Association will draw it away. The walks in front of all stalls must be kept clean during all hours of^tha day. Any exhibitor disregarding this rule will be charged by the Association for having the work done. Judging. Sec. 30. Expert judges will be employed In' the Horse, Cattle, Swine, Sheep and Poultry Departments. No expert judge shall be employed unless at l?ast# one year has intervened since his last employtneflt at this fair. Sec. 31. Exhibitors are prohibited /ropa ^ntfting the arena when horses, cattle or any'live stock: are being judged, and front making and remarks in regard I to the entries to the judge or in his heating* unless information is requested by the judge tr'by tne SuperirtonHont Anv pvhihitor violating this rule will be debarred from receiving any premium that may be awarded to him. Live stock must be led in the arena by attendants, and no exhibitor will bejpllowed to enter the arena for any purpose. This section does not apply to the harness or saddle rings. Sec. 32. The Superintendent of- each dhparthiient, appointed by the Secretary, shall: attend the Judge6, while making awards, with the entry books, ^nd.^hall enter the award on the book, opposite tlie entry,^checking all exhibits shown. '* ' " Sec. 33. The terms "Best Display" and '\Best -Collection" refer first to quality and; second , to quantity, or first to merit and second to variety. Sec. 34. Judges are instructed to withhold the award of a premium where the articles is not meritori- t ous. If there is no competition they are not obliged to award a premium unless there is- decided merit.' Sec. 35. Judges cannot award a premium to nonenumerated articles (by that term is meant those articles l'or which no premium is offered in the regular schedule of premiums), but may make some note of special commendation, an abstract of same to be furnished to the Secretary, and, if specially meritorious, the Executive Committee may award a premium. The tying of a ribbon in these cases does not constitute an I award. | Sec. 36. This Association's diploma or medal is considered its highest award. Sec. 37. Judges will apply to the Superintendent of the department for information concerning the articles on which that are going to pass, and for all needed conveniences for making their reports. Sec. 38. No appeals are provided for. Judges will,' therefore, see the necessity for making their awards, in the first instance, with the greatest t possible care and justice. Sec. 39. Reports of awards must be signed by each judge in his own handwriting and banded tv the Sec-, retary. Reports must be made promptly to enable the Secretary to enter the same on his books in time to. * - 4 " % I render a statement. Sec. 40. Judges in the live stock department are required to make a public exhaustion of their reasons 1 for their award and to use score cards. Sec. 41. Awards wilj- be designated J>y the tyjqg of ' ribbons, as follows: First premium, a blue ribbon; second premium, a red ribbon; third premium, a yqllow f 1 , k *. v j ? v i t ; ribbon. Police Force. Sec. 42. The police force is organized by and is under the control of the Superintended, but Tn an n,-iii nhev orders from any officer o^ythe euici?cut.j .. . ^ r> r Association, provided tfte omferMs wearer Ms tofecial badge. r. f 1^ ^ j Sec. 43. A suflieient number of pdfllcewen 'and ! watchmen will be on duty to preserve order and to prevent loss or damage to exhibits. Sec. 44. The Superintendent h$s power to dismiss any member of police force or or the guard force for sufficient cauSe. (To be continued). ----u,.