University of South Carolina Libraries
JL Items of Local Interest i? ? THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1920. Miss Ola DuBose visited Charleston Sunday. M. Offit, of Baltimore, was noted here Tuesday. I Sam Stackey spent the week-end here with home folk. Miss "Ned" Tucker spent Sunday at the Isle of Palms. * * Miss Eugeria Tisdale was a shopper here Wednesday. * Miss Annie Stackey visited relatives in Florence last week. Joel Deery underwent an operation here Monday for tonsilitis. A. Bernstein, of Charleston, was a business visitor here Tuesday, v- ? Mrs. Robert Snowden, of Delmar, Del., is visiting relatives here now. * Mr. T. E. Baggett and family have moved into their new home in North J I Kingstree. f Mrs. J. H. Chapman, of Johnsonville, is visiting Mrs. A. T. Sherard at Ninety Si.\. * * * * Mrs. Sam Silverman, of Washington, D. C., is visiting Mrs. David Sil\erman here. ? Rain, ram, rain,?there seems to be no let-up beyond the few hours-be I ween aowiipvuia. * Mr. J. B. Wall, formerly a livestock dealer at this place, new of Anderson, is in town this week. Mr. William R. Miles, of Charleston, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom M. Kellahan Sunday. ? Miss Julia Hall has returned from La pleasant visit to her uncle, Mr. Eugene Watts, at Andrews. * Mrs. Belle Blakeley and her daughter, Mrs. Donald Montgomery, have returned from Hendersonville. Mrs. Sarah E. Buyton and Miss Leora Gamble are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Stevens, of Pinopolis. * * Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Brockinton are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Kirkpatrick. at Asheville. N\ C. I Mrs. W. P. Hawkins has moved into house ortv Mil! street which was ^Bated last Friday by Mr. T. E. RagI^B * * * * ^Hliss Anna Smith has returned to duties at the Kelley Sanatorium Br spending two weeks vacation at ^Hte. * *?* Ris> Modna Mims and Messrs. J. V. ^Rffords and R. C. Johnson spent Sun^Ry in Lake City with friends and relieves. / I The roads and the streets are getRing in terrible condition and if the Rains continue to fall the roads will pe impassable. ? * * * Mr. B. C. Garter and wife, of Chester, were the guests last week of Mrs. Carter's jarents, the Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Massabeau. * * * On last Saturday night the local L. 0. 0. M. gave a chicken supper, which was enjoyed by a large number * ?' * * xV_A of the memoers 01 uiat umct. IBHT * * Miss Essie Belle Hunter, of Clinton, has returned home after a visit to , Miss Leora Gamble at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom M. Kellahan. * * * * Mr. Laurie Lewis has given up his position with Mr. L. S. Weinberg and gone to Sumter to clerk in the grocery store of his brother, R. W. Lewis. . Presiding Elder, W. A. Massabeau, who has been under treatment in a hospital, is at home here and able to out again, his friends are pieaseu note. ? ? ? IV Mrs. 0. M. Livingston, of North. |^H^^Vsister of Mrs. S. J. Deery, and who recently underwent an operation here is getting along nicely, we are glad to * * * * Dr. E. T. Kelley has started the work of building a ten-room addiII rion to his sanitarium. The work is ^^^^1 being retarded by the copious and fre^^^^^ quent rains. I W Mrs. Esther A. Nesmith has reU Wf turned to her home at Nesmith after visiting Mrs. Tom M. Kellahan, of Kingstree, and Dr. and Mrs. Ellerbe, of Florence. ? Mr. J. W. Coward and family have moved to their farm east of town. Their former home in i\orcn rungstree was sold some time ago to Mr. T Leroy Payne. Mr. Claude Truluck visited his parents at Olatita Sunday, returning Monp day with Mrs. Truluck and child, who have been the guests of friends and relatives there for the past couple of weeks. Miss Alma Cole, of the Kingstrec Drug Co.. is on the sick list this week * The Lily White Dove Society, composed of high school pupils gave a repitition of their minstrel performance at the school auditorium Tuesday night for the benefit of the D. A R.'s. A nice little sum was realized. * ? Miss Mamie McLees, well remembered as supervisor of rural schools, later of Dillon, has resigned her posi" ? ^ c ruin/-liner a while liun vitrie OJIIU oiwi ^ ~ at her home in Greenwood, will go to New York to take up special studies in the interest of educational work. o Mrs. King Entertains. On Thursday evening of last week Mrs. E. E. King entertained a number of the young folks in honor of her niece, Miss Pauline Garrison. At about t> o'clock the young folks gathered at Mrs. King's and were entertained at cards, after which a delightful refreshment course of tea and cake was served. Those enjdying Mrs. King's hospitality were: Misses Emma, Pauline and Lizzie Gordon, Emma Broc'cington, Carrie Scott, Hattle McMurray and Pauline Garrison; anu Messrs. Ervin Gordon, Gordon Rodgers, Julius Gamble, J. M. Martin, L. H. Cromer. Jr., and Mr. Wataon. o Notice is hereby given that T. E, Frierson and S. J. Singletary, formerly salesmen ancf collectors, are nc longer employed by us. KINGSTREE FURNITURE CO. 8-12-lt. : o A handsome line of Belding Bros, guaranteed dress silks are being offered by E. C. Burgess, successor tc Peoples Mercantile Co., at cost. o Tobacco Sales Heavy. The heaviest sale of the occasion took place at the warehouses yesterday, when the three houses sole around 300,000 pounds of tobacco The quality was good and the price paid made a fair average. It seems that the poor grades are not in demand and vo'-y little is paid for this class of the wtcfl. Good ripe, properly cured tobacco is selling high. o E. C. Burgess, successor to Peoples Mercantile Co., is offering a belateel shinment of fine shoes at cost. Death of Mrs. Louisa Steele. Mrs. Louisa Steele died at her home here Friday rr.orning, August 6, after a lingering illness of several months Her going marks the passing of one of the town's oldest and most beloved residents. She was born August 22. 1841; attended school in Alabama, and in 186< was married to Col. S. W. Maurice To this union one child was born, whc alone is left to mourn her death. Tc this devoted and faithful daughter the sympathy of the whole community goes out in her lonliness and be reavement. Early in the sixties,\sometime after 1L- I,*,,. -Pi'vcf Vinchnnrl sVw tut; ucaiu vx iici iiiuv i*wuvw?.M, ?.. married Capt. J. J. Steele, who die* in January, 1813. Mrs. Steele was an active and de> Voted member of the Methodist Church. It was she who, in the earh seventies, raised the funds for th< bell which .. ails the worshipper together and remains a memorial ot her devotion to her church. Her lift was full of good deeds and charitj and her patience through months ol suffering at the last^was an example of Christian fortitude to those whc ministered at her bedside. The funeral sendee was held al her residence Saturday morning, th< service being conducted by Rev. R W. Spiegner, assisted by Rev. E. A McDowell and Rev. Mr. Davis. A quartette rendered several beautifu hymns and "Fa:e to Face," a fav orite with the deceased, was sung bj mrsr. mcuowcu. mc iiivcunvuv ?v? lowed in the cemetery where the bur ial service was read and severa hymns were sung. Mrs. Steele is survived by severa nephews and nieces, and an onh daughter, Mrs. Ellen Roger. She wil be greatly missed in the town wher< she spent a long and useful life, am where her life stood for all that is best and true in Christian woman hood. o E. C. Burgess, successor to Peoples Mercantile Co.. is offering a belatef shipment of fine shoes at cost. o The Biggest' Yet. Miss Anna McClary brought to The Record office yesterday two peaches as fine specimens of the Elberta variety as we have ever seen.y The fruit is from a seedling grown ir their garden on Mill street, the see< being planted by Mrs. Lenora Murphy. The specimens brought are 9% by 10% inches in circumference measuring both ways. "They are as pretty as a picture and^^luscious as a peach." o Virtue is a fault with some people A handsome line of Belding Bros. | guaranteed dress silks are being ofi fered by E. C. Burgess, successor to ! Peoples Mercantile Co., at cost. o I Notice is hereby given that T. E. j Frierson and S. J. Singletary, former- j ly salesmen and collectors, are no j longer employed bv us. KINGSTREE FURNITURE CO. j 8-12-lt. o War in Mexico must be a very insipid affair compared to the kind j Sherman once referred to in language 8 that has become famous. o g 1 * J fUnf I fl The man wno is so consumicu mav i > you would be willing to do most any 8 kind of a favor for him is the one who 8 seems to need help the least. FAST HORSES | We have for your inspection and 3 admiration at our stable the follow- j ing horses: j "Marjie"?Scrrel Mare, 5 years old, j that can trot a mile in 2 minutes and 20 seconds.?Price $400 "Nick O'Neal?Bay Horse, 5 years ' old, that can trot a mile in 2 minutes and 20 seconds.?Price $425. -j "Prince W"?Gray Horse, as pretty ? as a picture, that can step a mile in 2 minutes and 30 seconds.?Price $400. ? "Goldie Lad"?Sorrel Horse, 4 years r pld, that can trot a M of a mile in 34 ? seconds flat; This horse will make, C ' one of the fastest horses in South Carolina.?Price $425. These are the fastest and best C k horses that you ever saw in Kingstree. It will be a great pleasure to ' hitch any of these horses for you. Call and see them. 1 ARROWSMITH MULE CO. E. C. Burgess is offering some J splendid values in dress silks, linen J and ginghams; also 10V? sheeting, i 1 bleach and unbleaeh. 36 inches wide j and best quality. | Notice is hereby given that T. E. > . Frierson and S. J. Singletary, former- ? i lv salesmen and collectors, are no J . longer employed by us. * i , KINGSTR3E FURNITURE CO. ! . 8-12-lt. [ FINEST STOCK IN COUNTY. j ' Call at Malts Jewelery store: and [ see the finest stock in the County. J Watches, Clecks, Jewelry, of every de- i scription. [ Diamonds, Cut Glass, Sterling Sil- ? ver, Hand-painted China; Ivory Par- [ . asolls, and hundreds of other nice articles. Prices low. | Yours to please, | 7-15-tf. J. F. WATTS. " i _ , Young' People . to prepare for stenographic and book, keeping# work. We average filling one vacancy out or iour in our em' ployment bureau, at salaries ranging > from $85 to $175 per month. Prepare yourself for :>ne of the unfilled posi. tions. For full particulars, write Draughon's > COLUMBIA, S. C. "We Guarantee Positions." CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS t 7 FOR SALE--150 range grown cows and heifers. Trained to wire fenc. ing; tick free. Cow and calf, $55; - cow, $45; heifer, $35. Freight paid on carload lots. Shipping point. ! St. Stephens, S. C. r ' W. A. JAMES, f It Bishopville, S. C. FOR SALE?Ford Roadster, recent> ly overhauled and put in first-class condition, .address Box 362, Kingsl tree, S. C. [ 2t I FOR RENT?Two furnished rooms at * I C If TT 4 *#;il y? y .urs. n. .-v. rainci ?, u^iA/aiK ? ? ? mers Warehouse, 110 Ashton St. 1 8-5-tf. . WANTED?Two young ladies as telephone operators; must have grammar school education and furnish reference. Write to post office, Box 167, or call at office of Kings| tree Telephone Company. 7-8-tf-c-30 WANTED?Chickens and Eggs, at 1 Kelley San.torium, Kingstree, S. C. r 5-13-tf. ; AUTOMOBILES?We want an agent [ I in this county for the Grant Six, | . Case Six and R & V Knight Six, k which is the only Knight Six man- a ufactured in America. J Columbia Sales Agency, 1 . 6-24-tfc. Columbia, S. C. ! i ' " " " > I O..U Mn 'I'iom ia a nain killer UUU'iU/ 1D1U so w A*vw* ?? - - It relieves pain and soreness csuscd by Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, Etc. - WILL RENT OR SHARE-CROP . HIGH GRADE FARM i I . Splendid residence and all out build1 ings; on A. C. L. Railroad, near ! Charleston. Good opportunity for > first?class farmer. Address reply to "Farm", P. 0. Box 225, Charleston, S. C. 8-5-6t. | pr u H Flooring w | I cenmg Lumbef |jg Siding || Casing P Mouldings |p Framing Lumber p Red Cedar Skingles r me aaiu V/f'tcw uiuii^avo || Metal and Composition Shingles Doors, Sash ind Blinds g| Porch Columns and Balasters || Beaver Board |i Valley Tin And Ridge Roll I ' EVERYT) j BOOTS if SUMTER, !4-H-!+!+!+l+!+!+!+!4aiiB 1 BONDS F I $ I represent the ? f furnish anv suretv ai: "i * I am trying to g ? v ? man need go beyond ? line. 1 wm. w ji "Tl S KINGSTREE, c c? |D o ===== x I On Sav f Bank I ? + \Y e are glad to a I terest prevailing in g Hp 4 ble for us to increase X ? Department, and tha !jp X puted quarterly, will * * ? The Bank of Wil. ? X ers and in extending * time to time to their ? 4 creased rate which is X \ 4 others we extend a cc t. ? ment. Funds deposit ? the entire quarter. I Bank (. Main Street, M B nZk Building putter Material Fire Brick Fire Clay Sewer Pipe Stove Flue Terra Cotta Thimbles Motar Colars and Stains Water Proofing Mineral Corrugated Metal Roofing Asbestos and Composition Roofing Wire Fencing, Iron and Wood Poi HING FOR TH A & McLEC :4M-!-m-!4!4-M-!4-!4!4!4!4!4 OR ALL G I largest bonding compan V iy other agency can give ive Williamsburg Count my office to get the bei nnnnn UV/l/t/li tie Best Insurance Servi ? ? Inte ings Dej Wiffia* Ul Tf miai nnounce that because of ;ilt edge securities the C< i our rate of interest all i t with the quarter begin: . be paid on all Savings liamsburg appreciates th this additional sendee in Savings and reap the f an inspiration for thrift >rdial invitation to join ed up to the 10th of Juh of Willia *t Sitij. ,.. . ........ ->v E Rj Hinges Hardware m E2L Paints, Oils 1 Hatchets / ? Door Hangers j|| - ^ Carpenter's Tools j|$ Paint Brushes n Paints and Oils -S| Inside Decorations . || Calsomines and Cold Water Paints JB E HOUSE ] )D, Inc., I SOUTH CAROLINA 1 OOD MEN1 I y in the world, want to ffl \ , and then some. Bj 1 y bonding service. No ffl j st of anything in my ?3 J T '9 i, Agent 11 SO. CAROLINA 1 1 , iaagrawHwa J restlj x n )osits in 11 nsburg j I the higher rates of in- | .9 )untry over, it is possi- X H owed in our Savings ! R ning July 1, 5%, com- | 9 e loyalty of its custom- 56 9 vites them to add from jfc 9 nil benefts of the in- g 9 and economy?and to ? 19 our Savings Depart- ? 9 r will bear interest for jj; 9 X m ? msburg || Kingstree, S. G. 63 I