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Solicitor P H Stoll was in Charleston
this week.
^ Rev W G Elwell of New Zion was!,
Bt ri
sumier rriaay.
Erection of a new school building i
at Leo will begin shortly.
Miss Annie Baker has accepted a i
position with the Bank of Kingstree. <
Mr L A Taylor of Johnsonville
was a caller at The Record office
Thursday. i
Mr S K Brockington of Florence
spent Tuesday with his family at Mr
A M Gordon's.
Mr L T Thompson, who has been
ill for some time, i&'ccnvalescent.we
are glad to learn.
Miss Elma Epps of Sumter has |
been visiting the family of her un- <
cle, Mr D J Epps.
Mr Bartow Smith, a successful 1
farmer of the Hebron section, was ]
in town yesterday. I
Mrs Emma Jarvis returned Sun- '
day evening from an extended visit 1
a roloh'uoa
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Ripe peaches made their appearance
in Kingstree yesterday and
sold for 25c the dozen.
Mr W S Gilland has returned
from a visit to his sister. Mrs Louis
Sherfesee, in Greenville.
Mr and Mrs B G Land of Greelyville
have been visiting Rev and Mrs
P P Blalock at Edgefield.
Mr R F Howie of Darlington spent
the week-end here with his daughter,
Mrs W D Harrington.
Miss Hattie Thomas of Cades re-1 ^
turned home Tuesday from visiting
her uncle, Mr P S Courtney.
Lacy L Edwards and Autrey Car- ^
miehael of Hemingway have entered
the training camp at Savannah, ,
Ga. i.
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Miss Bessie Harper will conduct a 1
three-day course in home demonstra- j 1
tion at Aiken next Tuesday to Thurs-; 1
day. ! i
Miss Bessie Welling returned to
hpr home in Darlineton Sundav. af- 1
^ter a pleasant visit to Miss Fannie! i
Epps. 1
Bean shipments from this place'
have been heavy during the past j
week,and prices are holding up fair- {
ly well.
Miss Betsey Weeks, who has been j
visiting her sister, Mrs I R Gee, re-1
turned to her home in Aiken county ,
Tuesday.
Kingstree's fire laddies returned 1
from Spartanburg delighted with
| the State Firemen's convention and j
justly proud of having won the $501
prize. j
J D Gilland. Esq. of Florence j
passed through Kingtree Monday en |
route for Charleston, where he had,
business in the United States district |
court. ;
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BANKING
AND INCREA5
WEEKLY MAKI
Come in and get a CLUB
"Christmas Banking Club." I
MONEY.
Join the club yourself. Tak
one of your CHILDREN; teach
in ou weeKs:
l-cent club p
2-cent club p
5-cent club p
IO-cent club >
You can put in $1.00 or $2.(
< t.in 50 weeks have $50 or $I0C
You can start T<
m BANK OF WI1
] KINGSTREE,
The complete programjof. closing:
exercises of Kingstree High and
Graded school appears on page 8. j
Rev P S McChesnev has gone to v
Bristol,Va. for a short stay. He will c
return in time to conduct services at I
the. Freshvterian church Sunday, 11
June 3. i0
The rural carriers of this district j ^
will hold their annual convention at (
Howe's grove, near Florence, next' j,
Wednesday, which will be National i ^
Decoration day. a legal holiday. | ^
Miss Leila Fiossie Epps has gone! E
to Oswego, where she will address! 1
the Woman's Missionary conference t
of Sumter district, M E Church, to- t
morrow and Saturday. c
Dr and Mrs E T Kelley and chil- \
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dren returned i>aiuraay irom ixew
York, where the former has been a
pursuing the study of the latest 8
discoveries in medicine. .
The Atlantic Coast Line has an- S
nounced that, beginning May 1, all C
employes making $300 per month or I
less and belonging to no labor or- C
ionization, would be given increases o
pf salary ranging from 8 to \2%. c
The many friends of Dr W L *
Wallace will learn with delight that c
tie has so far recovered his health as
to be able to be out again. He was n
)n the street this week shaking hands 1
with his friends. *
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About noon Saturday the residence j
)f Rev R F Herrington (colored), 8
>n Hampton avenue, was discovered j
to be on fire. An alarm was sounded r
md the department promptly responded.
The flames were extin- v
ruished with slight damage. v
The second meeting of the Wo- s
nan's Service league was held at t
the school auditorium Thursday. V
Many new members were admitted, I
ind the work of making pillow cases p
for the soldiers is being actively
prosecuted. Regular meetings of the i
eague will be held the second and f
fourth Thursdays of each month. y
The Record appreciates the beau- ^
tiful!v engraved invitation to attend
the Winthrop Normal and Industri- s
il College commencement exercises,
which take place June 3-5. We note 8
imong the names of the graduates C
the following from this community: s
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Ill89f9 IVQllC anu ma , y
Elizabeth Speigner, Jeannette Davis
tnd Louise Barr.
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A very enjoyable meeting of the c
ocal U D C chapter wa9 held at the
esidence of Mrs W E Brockinton r,
Friday afternoon. A report of the b
listrict convention was read, after r,
vhich a literary'programme was ren- a
iered, Mrs R B Smith reading a pa- e
jer on "Causes of Secession" and
tars Brockinton a poem by Sidney p
Lanier. Delicious refreshments were k
served by the hostess.
The following young people greaty
enjoyed a picnic at the seineyard
tester day: Misses Madge Blakely,
Charlotte Winslow, Virginia Harmon. c'
Helen Kennedy.Lizzie Gordon, Maud
Mlene Kinder,Catherine Kelley, and b
Messrs Herbert Van Keuren, Archie C
iVilkins, David Epps and Ruskin
McConnell. The boys indulged in si
swimming and the girls in wading, a
rhe party was chaperoned by Miss f
Emma Gordon and Mrs J C Kelley.
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Lake City, May 20:?One of the
jrettiest marriages of the season
vas solemnized at the Baptist church
in Wednesday evening when Miss
Jelmotte Floyd of this place became
he bride of James Marvin Layton
if Georgetown.
Prior to the coming of the wedling
party, Miss Mayme Maclnnis of
Charleston sang "Because." Prompty
at 8 o'clock to the strains of Menlels8ohn's
wedding march played by
Atb Clarence D Rollins, the ushers,
\ Wallace Jones, Jr, W P Maclnnis,
' Lide Carter and Charles Green enered.
These took their places at
ne root 01 me aitar to await ine
oraing of the hridal party. Next
ame the ribbon girls. Misses Sallie
^loyd, Kate Floyd, Helen Joyner
nd Lucile Moore. Then came the
ttendsnts, Miss Eva North with J
Vhite Stevenson of Georgetown.
Aiss Addie Rollins with Dr David E
tone of Norfolk, Va, Miss May me
ireen with Samuel Moore and Miss
Jthel Fitch with W E Thompson of
ieorgetown, forming a semi circle
n either side of the altar. Next
ame the dame of honor, Mrs L E
>Jesmith, wearing a gown of white
repe de chine with silver lace, folowed
by Miss Marjorie Floyd, the
aaid of honor, gowned in white
affeta with silk lace. Little Miss
Elizabeth Severance brought in the
redding ring on a silver tray and
iildred and Mvrtle Bryan, the
mall twin daughters of Mr and Mrs
* 0 Bryan of Georgetown scattered
ose petals up the aisle.
To the strains of the Lohengrin
redding march the bride entered
rith her brother-in-law, L E Nemith.
and was met at the altar by
he groom and his best man, Walter
V Lay ton of Georgetown. Rev E
) Easterling, the bride's pastor,
erformed the ceremony.
The bride is a daughter of Mr and
!rs Daniel Floyd and is a social
avorite in Lake City. She is a
oung woman of many personal
harms and never looked lovelier
han in her wedding gown of white
atin. hand embroideried in pearls.
She wore a tulle veil caught with
bandeau of orange blossoms and
arried a bouquet of bride roses
howered with lilies of the valley.
The bridesmaids wore Martha
Washington dresses of white batiste
nd carried white carnations tied
nth tulle. The decorations of the
hurch were smilax and ferns.
Immediately after the ceremony, a
eception was given the bridal party
y Mr and Mrs R F Joyner at their
esidence. After the reception Mr
nd Mrs Lay ton left for an extendd
bridal trip.
Mr l.nvfnn hnlrta a cnvemment
osition in Georgetown and is well
nown.
With Our Advertisers.
R W Lewis offers bargains in groeries
to cash customers.
Fifty able-bodied men, from 18
o 45 years of age, are wanted 1 !o
I. 2d S C Infantry. See ad.
Harvest time is at hand, and you
hould have a McCormick Mower
nd Rake; none better. Get them
rom Williamsburg Livestock Co.
"The Christian," dramatized from
lall Caine's powerful novel, will be
hown at the Uwana theater Thursay,
May 31. Matinee and evening
xhibit. Everyone should see it.
Hurt-Wannnntker.
The following invitation, in hand>mely
engraved form, has been revived
here by friends of the bride)-be:
Rev and Mrs William Edward Hurt
invite you to be present
at the marriage of their daughter
Marian Virginia
to
Mr James Henry Wannamaker I
n Tuesday evening, June the twelfth
at eight o'clock
First Baptist Church
Cheraw, South Carolina
Misses Rosa Wilkin?, Serena Lee,
Charlotte Winslow and Madge Blaker
and Messrs Archie Wilkins and
amuel Burgess, chaperoned by Mrs
/eRoy Lee, enjoyed a cruise in the
lary Lee Swar.n Tuesday.
There are two great documents in
he world: The Ten Commandments
nd the Sermon on the Mount.
JUST RECEIVED
Jewelry for Graduation Presents.
Diamond LaVallieres
Cameo LaVallieres
Cameo Brooches
Gold and Gold-Filled Bracelets
Watch Bracelets
Diamond Rings for ladies
Diamond and Cameo Stickpins Cuff
Buttons in Gold and Silver
Vanity Card Cases
Gold and Pearl Studs
Gold and Silver Pocketknives
Toilet Sets in Ivory
In fact, everything kept in a first:lass
Jewelry store you can find in
ny establishment. Come and see my
inc stock. Prices very low.
Yours to please,
F J Watts.
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Neamith Neighborhood News.
Nesmith.May 23:?Farmers around
here are very busy with their crops.
Tobacco is doing nicely.
Closing exercises of Indiantown
i High school were held Monday and
j Tuesday nights. May 14 and 15. All
; seemed to enjoy it.
! While Mr and Mrs D C McDaniel
were driving to Kingstree recently,
their horse became frightened at a
car and threw Mrs McDaniel and
baby out of the carriage. Their injuries
were not serious.
Indiantown school gave a picnic
at the church Saturday. All seemed
to enjoy it. There was an abundance
to eat and an abundance of ice-cold
lemonade. The girls played basketball
and the boys baseball. The only
sad feature was the teacher's departure
for home.
Mr D A Smith, who has been on
the sick list for about a month, is
convalescent.
Mrs Henry Dill is visiting her son,
Mr Eugene Dill, here.
Miss Omega James of Morrisville
has been visiting her friend. Miss
Mabel Smith, returning home Saturday.
Two of Mr D C McDaniel's children,
Walter and Ethel, have been
quite sick for the past few weeks,
but we hope now that they will soon
recover.
Mrs T E James and son, Mr Telvin,
are visiting Mr H A Smith and
family.
News from Martia's X Roods.
Martin's X Roads, May 21:?Mrs
James Bryan visited at the home of
Mr and Mrs S H Boyd last week.
Mrs S H Boyd was called last
week to the bedside of her sister,
who is very ill.
Miss Irene Player spent last weekend
with Miss Essie Player.
Miss Belle Player visited her
grandparents here last week.
Mrs S H Boyd, Mr Charlie Boyd
and Miss Anna McCants attended the
funeral of Mrs J L McCants at Oak
Ridge Monday.
There will be Children's day exercises
at Mt Vernon church next Sunday
at 4 p. m. Everyone invited.
Do you know you can buy a Singer
Sewing Machine and pay for it
at the rate of 50c per week? That's
all. Kingstree Furniture Co.
Rev Louis J Bristow, a former editor
of this paper, has been elected
grand vice chancellor of the Knights
of Pythias of South Carolina.
Visit Odom & Dennis' Cash Store,
at People's Mercantile Co's old stand
on Academy street.
The old reliable Whippprwill Peas
for sale by 5-17-2t
Peoples Mercantile Co.
Miss Edith Parrott, State supervisor
of home demonstration agents,
has accepted an invitation to address
the National Educational associationat
Portland, Ore, July 10.
Visit Odom & Dennis' Cash Store,
at People's Mercantile Co's old stand
on Academy 9treet.
Whipporwill Peas for sale by
5-17-2t Peoples Mercantile Co.
SPECIAL NOTICES
For Rent?Good store or storage
room, 60 x 20 feet, ground floor of Telephone
Co's office, electric lights and
water connections. Apply to G 0 Epps,
Kingstree, S C. 5-10-tf
For Rent?8-room flat on Main St
Apply to Dr R J McCabb. 3-15-tf
For Sale or Rent-Valuable tract
. a i e
of land, mile ana a quarter nortn 01
Kingstree, known as tne Fulton tract,
containing 78 acres, 45 cleared and in
good state of cultivation. Apply to R
[ Kellahan's Executors, Kingstree,
S C. 2-1-tf
Don't Sell Lnmber to Anyone
Until you first write us for prices on
both Long and Short Leaf Pine.
We always pay highest prices the
market affords. Shipments to unembargoed
points ana advance payments
wi en stock is loaded. Attractive
orders always to place.
Old established business. 'Phone,
wire or write us. Will also make
good contract proposition. 6-17-3t
Leroy S. Davidson & Co.,
Box No. 266,
Camden, S. C.
I FOR SALE
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I ha.e an extra nice mare,
' 1 -J onw Ano fA
| i suunu auu gmuc iui on; w?.v ^ ,
handle; will work anywhere that
1 is intended for a horse to work; !
heavy enough to do any kind of j
' work and nice enough to drive to \
j any man's buggy or carriage, :
' and brings splendid colts. Will
1 sell her cheap for cash, or trade
j her for lumber.
Chas H Singleton,
j 4-26 Kingstree, S C.
TIN Quinine That Dots Not Affect The Hood
Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the fnll name and
j look for the signature of e. W. GROVE. 25c,
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[ distressing ri
How many people, crippled an<
owe their condition to neglected c
It is the exact combination of p
Oil with glycerine and hypophc
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tism when other treatments
II you are a rheum atisr
symptoms, start on Scott
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Scott A B??b Bwdhl
Uwana Thea
Thursday,
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THE CHRISTIAN'* resei
SPECIAL?All School Children
We Can Save You 5
I on Groceries.
24 lbs Self Rising Floor 24
lbs Plain Floor Peas,
per barrel,
10-lb pail Snowdrift,
10-lb pail Cottolene,
11 lbs Pore Lard,
Hams, per lb,
Grits, per peck, -
These Are CASH
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Heavy Groceries, PI
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Corn, Rico, Hay
Car of Corn Jus
Our stock of canne
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>r incorrect treatment!
ure Norwegian Cod Liver
ophites as contained in
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i have utterly failed,
n sufferer, or feel its first
'i Email ion at once.
WHAT YOU NEED.*
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May 31
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1 CAIN'S Superb Lore '
Drama in 8 Parts
uring EARL WILLIAMS
EDITH STOREY, sup-'
ed by a powerful caste.
rhe Christian"
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lilt upon the most fundatal
principles of mankind.
Special Matinee
been arranged for those
are unable to attend at
t- We advise everyone to
3 and see this play whi.h
been endorsed by both
s and Clergy.
inee 4 p.m; Night 8:30
nissioii, 25c and 50c
ats for night performance
rved at Scott Drug Co's.
25c at Matinee Only
to 10 Per Cent
Try Us.
- $ 1.65
- - 1.75
13.00
- - 2.00
- - 2.10
- - 225
- 28c
- - 50c
Prices^ Only.
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to Eat"
Academy Street
tennis
STORE.
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lour, Meal
&c,
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; Solicited.
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