Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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[~Dont Fail to Attend f ?he Big Holiday MoneyI raising Sale Now in f Full Blast at W. ?. Jenkinson's \ = ^vinciMTA PT.ATTS (I |U1/ Xil VUXXVXW vhas opened up here in all his glory with presents for all the little /folk, and gifts for the *|f old folk, too. |r Holiday bargains in V Shoes, Dry Goods and f Notions. Come and see what we can do for you. Lots of shoes for men, ladies and children goring at old prices. If you need shoes we can save you money, put us to L the test by giving us a ... . < i } trial on snoes 11 you neea them. Fa ncy holiday box-paper at old prices in the iace of an advance in paper of 100 per cent. A Deautiful line of boxpaper at 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c and $1 the box. j Comeand see W. E. Jenkinson -lOCAlff NEWS M ' s Mr W I Hodges of Cades was hei Saturday. i Mr W H Fox worth of Cades wa in town Monday. Mr R N Speigner of Hetningwa; was here Saturday. Mr E B Rhodus of Greelyviile wa1 in Kingstree Monday. % Mr S S Mitchum of Bloomingvali was in town Saturday. Mr W 0 Camlin was here Satur day from Bloomingvale. Mrs W E Brockinton was in Char ' leston for the week-end. Miss Carrie Scott is visiting Mr P A Simmons in Charleston. Mr Julius Gamble of Heinemani was noted in town Saturday. Mr Sam P Stackley of Johnson ville was in Kingstree Saturday. % Born, Thursday. December 7, t< Mr and Mrs Jno M Brown, a son. Mrs Henry Joye of Lamar ha been visiting relatives in this county Mr A C Swails is in Florence to nrltl-l hia fa^PT who IS indiS U CkJ nr CI..I III? posed. Mr and Mrs J B Alsbrook o Greelyville were Kingstree visitor Sunday. The Jewish feast of lights will be gin next Wednesday and continui eight days. Miss Annie May Epps of Cades i visiting at the home of Mr and Mr H 0 Britton. Mr and Mrs W I Nexsen are thi proud parents of a ten-pound son born this morning. Miss Lannie Oliver of North Caro lina was a week-end guest at th home of Mrs R C Logan. Miss Leila Epps has been the gues of her cousins, Mrs G T Fugh an< Mrs J P Patton, at Columbia college Mrs S K Brockinton and littl daughter, Mary Lee, spent Sunda; with the former's father, Mr A A Gordon jj. The home of Dr and Mrs El ' Kelley was brightened Wednesday o last week by the appearance of i fine daughter. Miss Ora McFall of Pickens is ii town for the Britton-Watson wed ding. She is the house guest of Mis Jimmie Britton. Mr VT VJ iUfli/J vrw UA \/?.M4 avwvv. will conduct services at the Episcc pal church here next Sunday at 1 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Mrs H U Pendergrass returne Monday night from Florence, wher she visited her brother, Mr W I Gordon, who is convalescing at th McLeod infirmary. : j ^ Messrs LeRoy Cates, C W Boswel and C J Thompson have bought the Courtney cafe and will take possession in January. Mr S P B Altman was a caller at our office yesterday. He was long a Cut tone hnr poAAntlv n'.ir I rrdlUCIJl U1 uunvuo uuv IV vv ?*vV chased a home at Hemingway and is now occupying it. Mrs W S Booth of Manor. Ga. a daughter of Mr H 0 Britton, arrived in town yesterday. She will be dame of honor at the marriage of her sister, Miss Mary James Britton, next Thursday. Hon R K Wallace represented Kingstree lodge, No 46, A F M, at the Grand Lodge in Charleston this week and was appointed district deputy grand master for the fifteenth 1 Masonic district. Mr L H Cromer, Jr, formerly of The Record, now of the Dillon Herald, stppped over in tow* to shake hands with friends Saturday night while enroute to Salters to spend Sunday with friends. Little Miss Franke Olivia Britton, ' the year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Britton, has been critically ill for the past week. Drs E T Kelley of Kingstree and J Austin Ball of Charleston are in attendance. Miss Halene Clark, teacher at Rhems, has been visiting at the home of Rev Geo M Wilcox.?J C Everett of Salters has been spending some time with relatives in and around the city.?Bennettsville Ad I www. The Woman's Adult Bible Class of the Presbyterian church was recently reorganized with the following officers: President, Mrs W V Brockington; vice president, Mrs P S McChesney; secretary, Miss Maude Logan; treasurer, Mrs Charles Singleton. Mr T H McKoy,commercial freight i agent of the Missouri Pacific and St Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern railways, with headquarters at At! lanta, Ga, was in Kingstree a short ? time Tuesday night. He was the I ?-> ? A/vnatn M?KS UnrvK MA. guesi ui ma tuusiii, iuio tiu^u >uv i Cutchen, whom he had not seen for , 35 years. At a regular meeting of Kingstree lodge. No 46, A F M held Thursday evening. December 7, the following officers were elected and installed for the next year: S P Harper. W M; B E Clarkson, S W; J D O'Bryan. " J W;LS Dennis, S D; L F Swails, J D; T E Arrowsmith, tiler; Messrs g Vause and Golsun, stewards. Mr W S Dennis will start today on an auto trip to Florida. He will ^ be accompanied by his sister, Mrs VV H Bunch, her three children and , Mr Henry Griffin. Their destination Ml i? 17. ... \Km will De vuiusia L'uuiHy iu ?ian mi Bishop at BishopviDe. They expect ? to visit Jacksonville.Palatka, Deland and other places. The trip will cover .' about 1,200 miles. In reporting the proceedings of . the court last week a mistake was made in the case of Venters against Daggett. It appeared that LeRoy s Lee, Esq, represented the plaintiff, and Messrs Kelley & Hinds repi resented the defendants. It should have been that the plaintiff was represented by Messrs Kelley & Hinds, and the defendants by LeRoy Lee, Esq, the verdict being for 5 the defendants. The Grand Lodge of Masons con8 vened in their temple in the city of * Charleston on the 12th inst and - closed on Wednesday, the 13th. - There were about three hundred i dplpirntpss nresent. The sessions were ? most harmonious and interesting. g The same grand officers were electeP for the next year. R K Wallace, Esq, of Kingstree, was appointed by * the Grand Lodge as District Deputy e Grand Master* for the 15th Masonic district. 3 Union services were held last Sun3 day night at the Methodist church which was the occasion of welcome ing the new minister, Rev G T Hari, mon. Short speeches of welcome were made by Revs A E Riemer, of the Baptist church, and P S McChesney, of the Presbyterian church. e After the welcome services were concluded, Rev Harmon preached a t strong and forceful sermon to a i large and attentive congregation, X.I.i i_;_ x f OOfU taKing US rus UJAl, innnucn i-ULii e chapter and 18th verse, "All power v is given to me in Heaven and in I earth." At its annual meeting Tuesday,the [> Woman's Missionary society of the f Methodist church elected the followa ing officers: President, Mrs D P Frierson; first vice president, Mrs W L Taylor; second vice president, Mrs E n T Kelley; superintendent of publici" ty and literature, Mrs M A Ross; su3 perintendent of supplies, Mrs J F McFadden; superintendent of social AM?a D.voq l?nlfAV\( trnoanror n 5CI vilc, mis lvuoa i UKVII, bivuuuivi t ?. Mrs B E Clarkson; recording secre1 tary, Mrs A C Hinds; corresponding secretary, Mrs J W Cook; Voice ^ agent, Mrs J P Adams. e To Cure a Cold In One Day 3 Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It stop? the a Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. Druggists refund aaoney if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE S signature on each box. 25c. a Business Locals. Wanted ? To purchase Shelled 1 ii Corn and Peas in any quantity. P d S Courtney. 12-7-tf E Scott DrupCo has the larpest line of | Xmas cards, seals, booklets, stamps a and novelties in the city. 12-1421 Preparedness and prohibition?no j * pood reason can be advanced apainst n either one. See "The Battle Cry of ie Peace." Uwana Theatre, Tuesday, P Dec 19. j A powerrul love story, well told, j.( cannot fail to impress you. See "The Battle Cry of Peace. Uwana Theatre, Tuesday, Dec 19. a Seethe exquisite Norma Talmadge 1 in her greatest picture, "The Battle Cry of Peace." Uwana Theatre. Tuesday, Dec 19. p S( Coffins and Caskets for sale. s, 12-7-tf P S Courtney. t) Wedding Gifts! Wedding Gifts! ?? I have the finest assortment of Sterling Silver, Cut Glass and Im- c' ported China, just received from y factory. Come and see my stock. a Yours to please, F J Watts, 1 12-7-3t Kingstree, S C. Uncle Sam should be strong ? enough to defend hisrights and to de- = fend pvprvnnp nf his neonle. wherever those people are, and he cannot be ? strong enough unless he prepares in advance. See "The Battle Cry of Peace." Uwana Theatre, Tuesday, ? Dec 19. K Daifer Slflsal. s1 If the fire bell should ring would ei you run and stop it or go arid help ~ to put out the fire? It is much the _ same way with a cough. A cough o is a danger signal as much as a fire bell. You should no moie try to suppress it than to stop a fire bell n when it is ringing, but should cure si the disease that causes the coughing. n This can nearly always be done by ? takine Chamberlain's Couch Rem- - edy. Many have used it with. the N most beneficial results. It is especi- ^ [ally valuable for the persistent ! cough that so often follows a bad jcold or an attack of grip. Mrs _ ; Thomas Beeching, Andrews, Ind, ! writes: "During the winter my hus- n band takes cold easily and coughs ! and coughs. Chamberlain's Cough y i Remedy is the best medicine for ti breaking up these attacks and you eannot get him to take any other." 'b Obtainable everywhere. r b Nervous Women. When the nervousness is caused j< ! by constipation, as is often the case, b | you will get quick relief by taking ? J Chamberlain's Tablets. These tablets also improve the digestion. Ohi tainable everywhere. . ^ Hello! I I have a telephone in my i | home ! Have You? a It's the handiest thing around d our house. We can talk to 1 . . . l 'most anybody in town?any time. It saves trips and time and offers the surest protection against burglars, fire and sickness. No, it's not expensive. It's the cheapest, best thing you. j can getr?See ! * Do it today ! a 1 ??????? a ! AFTER THE 6RIPPE ? Wnnl Vat* StraTiirtfi 0 '?? ? r Canton, Miss.?"I am 75 years old and s became very weak and feeble from the li ! effects of La Grippe, but Vinol has done e i me a world of good. It has cured my t cough, built up my strength so I feel u active and well again."?Mrs. Lizzik t Baldwin, Canton, Miss. s Vinol is a constitutional remedy J which aids digestion, enriches the blood and creates strength. Un- e equalled for chronic coughs, colds or a bronchitis. Your money back if it ' fails. 1 Scott Drug Co. Kingstree,S C. Battle Cry ot Peace. Pacifists who shout against increasng the army and navy for national efence receive a body blow in "The lattle Cry of Peace," the film specacle which is to be shown at ine Jwana Theatre. In vivid pictures nd through sub-titles those who dery war preparedness are brought ace to face with the disaster that light ensue should a powerful forign nation invade our shores in our resent military -tate. No attempt has been made by J tuart Blackton, author of the play, 3 deal with his subject with kid Iovps Blunt. unvarnisned and grim ! acts wpre set forth by Mr Blackton nd Capt Jack Crawford. Jewelry Headquarters! For Christmas presents, wedding resents and jewelry of every de:ription come to my store. My tock this year is larger and finer ian ever before,so many nice things . would take the whole Record to : e!l about them. So I ask you to ome and look at my stock before ou buy. My prices are low and I m always glad to show goods. Yours to please, 2-7-3t FJ WATTS.'Jeweler. Kingstree, S C. SPECIAL NOTICES . For Sale?Three good Milk Cows, iving plenty of milk. J D Hinds, lingatree. , 12-14-tf Strayed?One red "mooly" Cow and earling Calf. Disappeared Tuesday. ;eward if returned to L D Rodgers, lings tree. It Cabbage Plants for Sale ? All tandard varieties, now ready for delivry. H J Brown, Cades, S C. 12-14-2tp Loans Negotiated upon first mortages on improved farm lands. J D I'Bryan, Kings tree, S C. 12-14-3t Farm for Rent. ?Good Cedar Swamp irm, with 60 or 60 acres cleared land, lostly new ground, with heavy clay jbsoil; is a good two-horse farm, with ecessary barns and outbuildings. Aply to H A Miller, at People's Maret, Kingstree, S C. 12-14-3t For Rent?A flat of eight nice rooms ver Uwana theater. Apply to Dr R J IcCabe. 12-14-tf Wanted?Cow Peas and Turkeys. I H .Iacobs. Kingstree, S C. 12-7-tf For Rent ?Two furnished rooms; ice location. Phone 134. 12-7-2tp For Sale?Two good Milk Cows with oung calves. M H Jacobs. Kingsree, S C. 12-7-ti Lost?A yellow cur dog wearing a rass studded leather collar. A liberal eward given for his return to Dr .1 a lood, Sumter, S C. 12-7-4tp For Sale?Duroc Jersey hogs subset to registration; a few service oars and gilts; also pigs; will sell heap or exchange for cattle W 0 Iamlin, Bloomingvale, S C. 12-7-tf . For Sale?Burch's Improved Cotton eed. Gathered this year thirty-two fv\rv\ twonfu.turn qptpq $1 r>0 er bushel fob Sumter. Stackley & tURCH, Florence, S C. ll-23-4t For Sale?Hague saw mill outfit .'ith 20-h p engine and -5-h p boiler. Caacity 6,000 feet per clay. In fairly ood condition; will sell at a bargain or cash. Apply to Brown Bros, Iryan. S C. ll-23-4tp notice.?I have the agency for the 1 C Buquo Lime Co in this territory nd can^jffer you this lime, which is uaranteed to analyze 94 to 98 per cent arbonates, which is as high guarantee s any lime for agricultural purposes, 'he price fob factory is $1.50 loose nd sacked. 1 advise that you lace your order at once. D J Epps. 12-7-4t I Notice of Foreclosure Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG, Court of Common Pleas. I M Cooper and T M Cooper, surviving Partners of Cooper Brothers, and Mary : Cooper, Plaintiffs, against Robert B Cooper, Defendant. Notice is hereby given that, under ind by virtue of the decretal order in he above entitled action made and renlered by his Honor, Judge Geo E Prince, n open Court and dated December 5, 916, I, the undersigned, Sheriff of Wiliamsburg county, will sell at public aucion to the highest bidder for cash, beore the court house door in Kingstree, > C, during the legal hours for sale, on ; donday, tne first day of January, 1917, < he same being salesday, the following > [escribed tracts of land, to-wit: All of that certain piece, parcel or i ract of land situate in Williamsburg > :ounty, State of South Carolina, ana 2 epresented on a plat of the la'hds of j 2 he estate of Cain Cooper made by M A 'J rhomas, Surveyor, and dated January 2 10, 1902, bounded on the Northeast by * ands of J N Sauls; on the Southeast 2 >y lands formerly belonging to James; 2 in the Southwest by a portion of the ( istate lands of Cain Cooper set apart 2 tnd surveyed for Robert Witherspoon j j ind on the Northwest by a portion of I ( he estate lands of Cain Cooper set J ipart for Samuel Cooper; also All that certain piece, parcel or tract j >f land in said State and county and rep- 3 esented on the above plat above de- 3 cribed, bounded on the Northeast by * ands of S L M Graham; on the South- 3 ast by a portion of the lands of thees- ] ate of Cain Cooper set apart to Sam- j lei Cooper; on the Southwest by a por- 3 ion of the estate lands of Cain Cooper ] et apart to Nelson Barr and on the \ Northwest by lands of Bill Green. 3 The two tracts of land above describd containing in the aggregate fifty-two nd one-fourth (5214) acres, more or less. 3 Purchaser to pay for papers. j 2-14-3t George J Graham, : Sheriff of Williamsburg county. 3 Kingstree, S C, December 14, 1916. | j i UWANA 1 Tuesday, I The Battle Ci A CALL TO ARMS EIGHT REELS, FEAUTRI! TWO SHO\ Matinee at 4:00 P. Promptly at ? Admission: Adults, 35 cen Charleston, Columbia and < this at 50c at Thomas 0p< Friday, Dec ONE NIGH DE RUE BF Ideal Mi "The People's Spectacular First Part.? Introducing our comedians, singers, Billy De Rue, "That Talkative IV Satan for the Blues," eight b batic feats by Onthank and 1 Comedians, Golden City Q ical Trio and Champior If \T^?r ft* ill. (Ill J JLfl^ 11CTT kJU Grand Street Pa Admission, - - 50 Look For The IN FRONT OF The Christmas Em] will find the most, Christmas Toys To be Found 1 Patrick's Store is a veritf things with wnicn to giac There is everything for a dis Doll Carts and Carriages, Tea and Dinner Sets, Pictu Balls, Horns, Mechanical T< dreds of other things. Vases and Fra B. F. PA Next to Nelsor Bear in mind,please, no Chi 1 "MY DR\ # IS THE WAY WE WANT The reason we aspire to be & because we know that we can f 3C. ?.4. V4-Unf oVnnM Via frtnnd i j#-4 iy tiling mat oiivuiu uv auui>v> . All of the nationally advertis< jx* full line of toilet articles, rubbe J* surpassed line of toilet soaps ag candies and chewing gum, cig SJ stationery, pens, ink, etc, el I P R E S C R i receive close attention and ai care for every detail. Our pre* gives his personal attention comes to our store. We give you confidently expect yoi King'stree Dri The Store o , [HEATER )ec. 19th ry of Peace AGAINST WAR IG GHAS, RICHMAN. VS ONLY M. Night Show i:00 P. M. ts; Children, 25 cents other cities have shown imission. i era House > ember 15 T ONLY {OTHERS nstrels Favorites" 4 "A Fountain of Mirth" dancers and superb orchestra, s Ian,"and Bobby De Rue, "A n'g vaudeville acts, acro31anchette. Dancers and artette, Empire Musi Barrel Jumpers. artling Features. rade at Noon, c, 75cTand $1.00 n Big Banner THE STORE porium where you complete stock of and Novelties n Kingstree. ible wonderland of pretty Iden the;kiddies' hearts, criminating Santa: Dolls, , Pony Carts, Japanese ire Books, Guns, Blocks, oys and Games and hunmed Pictures TRICK, i Warehouse. - -j. nsuiias guuus cuciigeu. JGGIST" I YOU TO REFER TO US | known as your druggist is gs ill the bill. We carry even a first class drug store. j5 ed proprietary remedies, a g* >r goods of all kinds, an un- DC and medicinal soaps, fine ars and tobacco, post cards, W tc, always carried in stock. & HPT I 0!N S I re compounded with extra scriptionist is an expert and W to every prescription that pb j ust what your doctor orders ?* ur patronage on our merits, g! ig Company | f Quality S