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. / y Items of Local Interest THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1920. Mr. L. C. Dove spent Sunday here "with his family. * * ? k Reuben Israel, of Andrews, spent ^ Sunday in town. If * * * * W. C. Sullivan, of Florence, spent the week-end here. * * * * Mrs. T. E. Arrowsmith is visiting relatives in Charleston. f * * ? * Mr. S. J. Deerv is in Charlotte, N. C., this week on business. *> * Miss May Lowder. of Sumter, is visiting Mrs. Clifton Lowder. ? ? * B. Picquet returned yesterday from a business trip to Charleston. * ? * "Mannie" Harnett, of Columbia, is in town this week with his parents. * * * * Mrs. H. H. King and Miss Geneva Xing spent the week-end in Bethune. Mrs. W. K. McKnight is on an ex * A. tended visit to ner iauier at ?ann?_ boro. * * * Mr. C. H. Rehburg, of Greelyville, was in Kingstree on business yesterday. ? * * (Miss Mary Sue McKnight is in Columbia, where she is taking a business *?- course. m m * Missc: Pearl and Liilie Marcus have returned from a visit to friends in Charleston. ? * * Rev. Mr. Phillips, of Columbia, is here on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Jas. Hugh Epps. * * ? Miss Florence McCormack, of Columbia. spent several days in town this week with friends. * * Mr. R. K. Crooks, of Charleston, sp< nt several days here the past week, returning home Tuesday. * * Dr. W. V. Brockinton returned Tuesday from Greenville, where he has been spending several weeks. Mrs. R. D. Mills and Misses Lucile Mills and Annie Baker spent Sunday and Monday in Charleston. * * * * Messrs. H. Want and H. Marcus, of Darlington, spent Sunday in town vis# iting Mr. and Mrs. C. Tucker. ? ? T. A. Bateman, formerly chief of police here, and now of Florence police force, spent Sunday here. * Miss Matlie Cade, of Seaville, Fla.. i visited friends here the past week, \ leaving Monday for Lake City. ? * * Miss Hattie Thomas and Miss Claudia Jones spent the week-end Miss Thomas' home near Cades. ? * * ? Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Henry, of Lex -J ** 1? A M ington, Ky., arriveu Jiunua^ .1. m., ^ to be here during the tobacco season. Mrs. David Silverman had as her Clast week, her cousin, Miss e Kabaker, of Kansas City, Mo. * * * * Mrs. Donald Montgomery, Little Donald, Jr., and Miss Madge Blakeley left yesterday A. M. for Hendersonville. ? * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Swails and children are home, having spent a most pleasant week at Jackson Springs, N. C. * * * * Mr. Wayne C. Miller, machinist, U. S. 9. North Dakota, is spending a few days here with his friend, H. B. Landsberg. * * * * Mr. Wilbur Eaddy, formerly with the Kingstree Drug Co., but now with a tobacco warehouse in Manning, was in town Sunday. * * ? LeRoy Lee, Esq.. and County Engineer J. M. Martin were in Manning Monday of this week on business for Williamsburg County. * * * * Mrs. Ed Vause returned this week from Andrews, where she was called by the illness of Mrs. J. J. Godwin. ? who is now much improved. * * * * Octavus Cohen, of Charleston, who is a candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, was in Kingstree Monday passing out campaign literature. * * * * Miss M. Block has returned to Darlington accompanied by Mrs. C. Tucker and Miss "Ned" Tucker, who are spending several days there. ? ? * * Dr. Snider has gone to bed on a vacation, nursing a volcanic boil, shoot, ing out its fiery fangs of torture night and day, as he expresses it. * i Miss Hattie Thomas has had as her guests several days this week, Misses fKatherine Hogue, Hartsville, Estella Shuler, St.t Stephens, apd Velma Thomas, Cades. * * Miss Florence McCormick, who left i here some time ago to accept a position in Columbia spent the week-end here with old friends. She is now located in Florence. ? Mr. W. K. McKnight, who for some time past has been making his resi% dence in Kingstree. is in Williamston this week, preparatory to opening a furniture business there. * * * S Miss Helen Garland and little nephew. of Marshville. who have been spending some time here with Mesdames D. E. Clarkson and R. H. Smith,; left yesterday for Sumter. * * * 1 Mrs. Lamar Edmunds (nee Miss Guerry Green), who has been the guest of Miss Mai ion McFuddeii fm the past two weeks returned to her home in Columbia on Tuesday. 0 ? Miss Emmie Weaver Stubbs, formerly head nurse at the Kellev sana, torium, but who is now living in Ben ? nettsviue, is spending bomt* umc unc i , with the family of Dr. E. T. Kelley. * * * * Mrs. C. 0. Thompson, of Charleston, ' is here on a visit of two week-- to her 'father. Dr. A. M. Snoder, wi.?-re she j and her three children are busy shakj ing hands with their many friends. : * * * * Mrs Edith Anderson, of Lakeland, ; Fla., after spending some time here : with Mrs. A. M. Snider, her sister-inlaw, has returned to her home in Florida, much delighted with her visit. * * | Mr. W. K. Mcknight left Monday morning for VVilliamston, where he ex- j pects to open a furniture store, and i make that place his future home. Mr. | McKnight is a deserving young man. i and his many friends wish him sucI cess. * * * ? A card received at The Record office this morning indicates that Mr. E. C. Epps is spending a delightful vacation at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia, one of the famous summer resort of the Virginias. * * * j The series of revival sen-ices con! ducted by Dr. Daniel closed last Thurs I (lay night. The illuminating sermons 1 by this distinguished divine and the excellent singing conducted by Mr. Jenkins were highly instructive and enjoyable to all those who attended the meetings. * * * Mr. C. B. Cox. of Hemingway, was in Kingstree Tuesday and called at l The Record o'fice to announce his candidacy for election to the house of | represntatives. Mr. Cox is a wellknown business man of Hemingway and will doubtless receive the support j of a large number of voters in the coming primary. ? * i The prettiest peaches we have had . the pleasure of feasting our eyes upon ! for some time were brought to The | Record office this morning by Mr. M. A. Shuler and presented to the editir as "prima facie" evidence that this splendid fruit can be grown here in Kingstree as well as in Georgia, Virginia or elsewhere. These peaches are i of the Ambrosia variety, large, smooth, of beautiful color and delii cious flavor. The tree from which i they were taken was set out by Mr. . Shuler two years ago, and from it, ; he is confident that he has gathered . two bushels this season. As an ag| riculturist, Mr. Shuler has already esI tablished an enviable reputation, and j now seems to be quite as successful as an orchardist. o Kingstree Insurance, Heal Estate and Loan Co. Don't forget to protect your tobacco curing barn against fire with an ' iEtna policy before it is too late. See or write W. H. WELCH, Mgr., Kingstree Insurance, Real Estate j and Loan Co. o I New Ice Plant for Kingstree. ? Messrs. S. J. Deery and Harry Britton have purchased machinery and other equipment necessary for . the manufacture of ice, and the plant is to be installed as soon as shipment can be made to this place, we are informed, which will only be a matter of a few weeks. The new plant will be ; located on the Hemingway property on the comer of Mill street and Hampton avenue. The plant will have a running capacity of six tons a day. ; The owners have arranged with Mrs. Kennedy for the use of the overflow | water from the fluent artisan well on her property. The new plant will be of the DeLoach Quick Ice type, and up-to-date in every particular. The plant will be operated by kerosene engine. o Which Insurance Company has as' sets of nearly one hundred million I l 11 O { uoiiars : Ask R. D. Mills. 7-22-tf. o ' For the House of Representatives. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives from Williamsburg County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. C. B. COX. o Kingstree Insurance. Real Estate I and Loan Co. Don't forget to protect your tobacco curing barn against fire with an .'Etna policy before it is too late. See I or wiit' W. H. WELCH, Mgr., -f o Death of Mrs. W. J. Lifrage. The r^niny friends, hereabouts, of J, Mrs. W. J. Lifrage, were grieved last!< Saturday upon learning that she had ; passed away at her home in Troy, X. ] C.. Friday night.. Before marriage 1 she was Miss Bettie Epps, daughter s of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Epps, < of the Beulah community in this coun- ] ty. ' < The remains were brought here on j < train No. 89 Saturday night and tak- j i en to the home of her brother. Mr. A. j} L. Epps, in the Cedar Swamp commu- J \ nity, from which place funeral services f and interment took place Sunday f morning, Rev. Daniel of the Metho- 1 dist Church officiating. t The deceased is survived by her; husband and several children, also her i aged mother, Mrs. Mary N. 'Epps; j < two sisters, Mrs. Bulah Chandler and j Mrs. Wm. Ward; Messrs. J. A. and, A. L. Epps, brothers, all of the Cedar j Swamp community. Interment was! made in the Williamsburg Cemetery. 1 Mrs. Lifrage was born and raised Y in this county where she has a host J of friends and relatives. She was a a member of the Methodist Church and c possessed of a lovable Christian char- t acter. Her entire life was one of t usefulness and religious endeavor. s o j t Which Insurance Company has over j three billion dollars insurance in'., force ? Ask R. D. Mills. 7-22-tf.; _ i1 n e Our Advertisers. 11 Messrs. S. Marcus and Chas. Tuck- j' er are advertising special sales in the j paper. s Mr David Silverman has a double- 0 page, two-color ad. in this paper rela-' ^ tive to his big alteration sale. g Mr. W. E. Jenkinson is advertising j special prices on merchandise in this ! issue of The Record. Look for the tobacco warehouse advertisements in this newspaper. There are three and each one will interest j you if you have tobacco to sell on the ] "Best Tobacco Market in the State." J c County Engineer Martin advertises 1 ] today for bids on Inmber. I { o ; s Cs rd of Thanks. ' f We sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kind- ? ness and expressions of sympathy proffered us during the illness and j upon the death of our dear mother. j A. P. Buffkin, Brothers and Sister, f o < We want all the young chickens we can get anc will pay 40c the pound for them. People's Market.?Adv. i 6-24-tf. * 0 FINEST STOCK IN COUNTY. Call at Watts Jewelery store and j see the finest stock in the County. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, of every de- i scription. I Diamonds, Cut Glass, Sterling Sil- j ver, Hand-painted China; Ivory Par- j asoHs, and hundreds of other nice j articles. Prices low. Yours to please, 7-15-tf. J. F. WATTS. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS j FOR SALE?One Hudson Speedster, ; in perfect condition. Apply to Dr. W. L. Taylor, Kingstree, S. C. 7-15-4tc. FOR SALE?Two gins, on, 70-sawe one CO-saw; also one press in good condition. D. C. SCOTT, Jr. ltc. WANTED?An organizer for adult schools during the month of Aug- g ust. Salary, $100.00. J. G. McCULLOUGH, 5 Supt. Education, Williamsburg Co. 7-l5-2tc. 3 WANTED?Two young ladies as tele- g phone operators; must have gram- ? mar school education and furnish . reference. Write to post office, f Box 167, or call at office of Kings- r TolonVinno f!nmrnnv 7-fi-tf-p^O L FOR SALE OR TRADE?One-ton ? Ford truck in good condition. For t sale or will trade for a Ford tour- P ing car. Apply to T. E. Frierson, ^ Kingstree, S. C 7-3-4tp. fc FOR FRESH VEGETABLES?Phone ? Laurie Fulton. Phone 159. 6-10-6.tp J WANTED?Chickens and Eggs, at J Kelley Sanitorium, Kingstree, S. C. ? 5-13-tf . ? AUTOMOBILES?We want an agent J in this county for the Grant Six, J Case Six and R & V Knight Six, t which is the only Knight Six man- ? ufactured in America. ? Columbia Sales Agency, * 6-24-tfc. Columbia, S. C. !? Rub-My-Tism is a great pain killer. ? It relieves pain and soreness caused ; by Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, * Etc. \b ? ij A Whirlwind Campaign. k A whirlwind campaign for the pur-; I pose of raising $5,000.00 to erect a [ ? new and more modern school build- C ing for the colored children of Wil-, ? liamsbii rg County, located at Kings-1J tree, will be carried on throughout ;' the County July 25 to 31. l-15-2t. [ v i t '< ". y ' " . .? _ . _ I Death of Mrs. Hanna. Mrs. Jennie Hs.nna. relict of the late las. Hanna, diet at her home in the 3edar Swamp community last Friday lftemoon. in the 75th year of her ape. Mrs. Hanna was an excellent lady and jeloved by a large circle of friends md relatives. S le is survived by several children: D H. Hanna, Mrs. W. j 3. Brown and Mrs. J. E. Brown, all >f the Cedar S vamp section. Fun;ral services were held Saturday j noming, conduc ed by the Rev. E. A. McDowell of the Baptist Church. In- f erment was made in the McClary jurying ground immediately after 'uneral services, in the presence of a j arge gathering of friends and relaives of the deceased. o Which is the best Life Insurance Company in America? Ask R. D. Mi Is. 7-22-tf. o Deaht of 'venerable Lady. Mrs. Callesia Juffkin, widow of the ate P. H. Buffkin. died Saturday at ler home in the Bethesda communfty. >frs. Buffkin was about 70 years of ige, a lady of n ost lovable, Christian i haracter. a der oted mother, and es- j eemed neighbor. She is survived by j hree sons: P. C. Buffkin. of Jack-j onville, Fl2.: M. S. Buffkin, of Chad>um. N. C.; an ! A. P. Buffkin, near ungstree; and one daughter. Mrs. L R. Eaddv, of Johnsonville. Funeral services were held Sunday ! norning at Bethesda Church, conduct- j d by the pasto . Interment followed i n the presence Jf many sorrowing re- j -x? __ J auons unci iiie>iuo. 0 Tobacco Curi lg Bams are now in-; lured against :'ire by the ^?tna In- J lurance Co., H irtford, Conn. If in- I erested, drop us a card, or call phone j >5 or 73. >W. II. WELCH, Mgr., ?? o Death of Mrs. Rickburg. Mrs. Rickbu-g, who before mar- ( iage, was a Miss Player, died at the ; velley sanatorium here last Wednes- i lay, and was bjried at Martins Cross toads Thursday morning. The de- ! eased was 22 years of age, and is i survived by h<r husband and an in- j ant only sever il days old. o??? Kingstree Insurance, Real Estate md Loan Co. Be sure to insure your tobacco cur- j ng bam in the ?2tna Insurance Co. i >efore it is toe late. For further in- | ormation send us a card or phone 86 >r 73. W. H. WELCH, Mgr., L U Flooring w a I ceaing Lumber Sg Siding || Casing || Moulding! j?* Framing Lumber Red Cedar Shingles | Pine and Cypress Shingles Metal and Composition Shingles Doors, Sash and Blinds |g Porch Columns and Balasters ? Beaver Board P Valley Tin And Ridge Roll 1 EVERYTI 1 Ibooti g SUMTER, r&SQtS&x&aXXJift ^oo?roocD a^^?^-~ !+!+f+!+!4!+^'4-;-!vGEHS I Ms F US g placed in the National ^ the world. $500 bond 9 8 $10.00; every addition! ? f Fire Insurance. Ten 3 J3 their services. Some c I J ly no limits. They ac IWM. W. 3 "Th P KINGSTREE, j SATURDAY, I WILL BE THE NEX" i | Optometrist ai j who is a Special Representat [ Optical Company, C /^STt j MEW HOCO ^ | He Will Be Willi Us Ow j See him on above date if you ne , We personally guarantee his w faction or your rnopey back. Remember, he can examine y( just as well on a rainy day as a or shine. DR. W. G. i .?. ksaehi I In These 1 | of unsettled conditions j iit is wisdom on the part < men to purchase only n i* i i 1 3, Insnea quality sianuarui Shirts, the kind that hav< Best? The Best Kno\ I 1 WE SELL ( McGill 1 Store Foi I KINGSTREE, MB E? Building i? r' Material ? Fire Brick Sai ft _. Fire Gay n? Sewer Pipe Hai Store Flue Dot Terra Cotta fumbles Cai Motar Colara and Stains Pai Water Proofing Mineral Pai Corrugated Metal Roofing Insi Asbestos and Composition Roofing Cal Wire Fencing, Iron and Wood Posts 1ING FOR THE i & McLEOI or Tobacco Surety Co., the largest b< for $5; $1,000 bond for $7 il $1,000 for $2.50. of the biggest and best c< >f them have no prohibited cept risks as they come. BODDIE, e Best Insurance Service.' s< j.-- . iaf JULY 31ST r VISIT OF OUR id Optician tive of Brown-Wittkamp Jreenville, S. C. 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