Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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WNIIY GMRESPONOENCE. m LETTERS KIUUI OVH t BJ'tXIAL COHHKaPON DENTS. I of Interest IVom All Farts of rr ami Adjoining Counties. TO CORREKPON UKXT8. your letters so that they will this office not later than Tues seorning. When the letters are Tod Wednesday It Is almost an ssJblllty to hats them appear in paper Issued that day. PtBGAH. Ytsgah. June SO.?If a good fruit la an Indication of a fine crop r, than we will have an abundant for everything that bears fruit mm loaded down. It I? an old say \g m "4\ry year Tor grass," and this has aeon verified, for there has been, and Se> mere grsas than last year, and Border to conquer. The crop prospect %w eery good, thought rsln would everything. 8tubble land can't pol wed on account of the hsrdness, very tittle peas have been sown The health of this section has been gsao all the spring. Only a fsw minor causes of sickness of various kinds. News Is scarce here. Everybody is -IsnrJ at work, with no time to attend to politico, especially for the benefit of other people. That Is the reason Bae meetings are so slimly attended. I hear of no marriages in the fu Tho people say they are not to marry and keep up the style Using that he present day calls for. soon the stick* that wo with old and tha glasses to see through corns to the single onss. It makes one disgusted with poll to see how one man like Roose 1 ?am dominate so large a body of ill gent men as the national Re? ims convention. The nominee >f rentlon will be largely by mm* sso can't deliver a single elec mmml vote. Yet the North will loyally whoever Is put forth. Fo , who has been kicking ud so Immen twee about Brownsville an| all mm Hie, will march to the polls and for either Taft or Roosevelt. hates worse than the devil, ?s party discipline. T. I* Cole went to Columbia JBaeday to buy a pool for Plsgah smooch. Ha la very popular here as Hf and man. a good neighbor friend to all. effort Is on foot to form a re? al churches In thla section for kl Improvement. I could All up a page or two with news, but It would not bo very ible to write and not wanted by Ma paper. Mr. B. C. Du Pro went to Sumter ling on business. HA GOOD. Jons tl.?One of the most enjoyable dances of the season wan Friday alght after the Ice cream legi. The dance was given In the esah hall for the benefit of the ba-c Bag team. Weetberry's orchestra tnrntahed the mosJc. The young folks who enjoyed tha dance were: IfJaaos Hattle and Neila Sanders. Artie Lawton. Bertie LeNolr. Laura THempson. Mary Emily Crelghton, Annie Keels, Beosle Dargan, Bessie Trrppsft. Theo Oeorgia and Sarah Courtney Atkinson. Mollle and Msrgaret Galllard; Boggan Trlppett. Frank San Blllot Thomas, Walter LeNolr. Alston. J. B. Hodges. Ollie Robert Moore. Eugene Ben Myers, B. M. Hlldebrand. 1st and Osbums ganders. Stoney Isrs, 8am LeNolr, Crawford San ^ >Miu\ Ballard and daughter are on a wmtt to Mrs C. W. Panders. BUss Margaret BUerbo has return md from the Confederate Home Col logo, where she graduated this June. Maj and Mrs. D. D. Oalllard and own. from Panama, are on a short'.s tt to Maj. Oalllard ? sisters. Mrs. W. BL LeNolr and Mrs. Elllot Ellerbe. Mlos Arris Lawton. of Garnet. S. C. la the attractive guest of Miss Hat tts Banders. Mise Bertis LeNolr. of Camden. h otsstlag at Mr. Robert Atkinson's. Mr. Jeem Jackvon Is st homo for tfao vrt?wtlon. Mr. Walter LeNolr. Jr., hss return Od from Clsmson Collage for the va Mrs. W E. Ellerbe has returned i Charleston, whsrs she attended commencement of the Confeder? ate Horns College. Mrs. Julian Sanders entertslned the Ladles' Clab on last Thursday even DURANT. Do rant. June It.?Miss Psullne Williams and Mr. Jam?s Meehan. of Columbia, were msrrled this after* s*>??n at I o'clock at the home of the aaide's mother. The ceremony whs oorformed b> ftsv. W. J. McKay. In the presence of only a fsw relatives. A merry party passed through Bors yesterday afternoon on their *ay to Sardinia, where they wer t to at? tend the Ferlel-McFaddin marriage. Mrs. W. E. Brown and children, of Manning, are visiting relatives in the neighborhood. Quite an exciting game of ball is expected Saturday between Durant and Concord nines. Miss McClary Is spending some time with her aunt, Mrs. John Du? rant. SALEM. Salem, June 22.?This quiet, order? ly section was somewhat uro used on Saturday when Deputy Sheriff J. B. Raftleld Invaded It. Many thought some serious crime had been com? mitted against the peace and dignity of this once Salem district or parish. Upon making Inquiry of the deputy of whom he was In search, the reply was, that he was in search of all the voters of the community. For the Information of all candidates, we would advise that In future they go to the towns and not to the country on Saturdays. That Is about the only day which most farmers can spare from their work. So, gentlemen, you will find them In town and not at home on that day. Our efficient mall rider, Mr. Halite Warren, who Is on the run from Mayesville to Scottsvllle, Cold Stream, Tineland Farm, Warren & McBrlde's Mill, Black Hiver In to Concord and on to Scapeo'er Swamp, has been en Joying his week off, which his Uncle Sam allows each of his boys annually. This does not mean that the patrons of this route have been deprived of their dally mall, for the run Is made on schedule time by the ever ready and obliging substitute, Mr. J. B. Warren. Mr. Lelghton Warren returned home from school about the 1st of June. Miss Calhoun, who has taught the Dabbs Academy school so successfully for the past three terms, has finished her term and returned to her home at Clemson. It Is regretted by all that she has not accepted the school for another term. But since people change their minds some times, and -die belongs to the sex who enjoy tlie privilege most. It Is hoped she will re? consider and return with the opening of the school term. Miss M. H. Witherspoon left on the 15th for Charlotte, X. C, where she will Join Mrs. T. J. Jackson, and a'ter a day or so of rest, they will go on to Walters Park, Pa., where they will remain a month or six weeks before mapping out the balance of their summer trip. It will be about Nov. 1st before they set sail homeward. The rain Saturday night did not make a complete Job, since a little section was overlooked or skipped In some way. Crops, especially corn, need rain badly. Cotton Is ten days to two weeks behind time, with stub? ble land too hard to turn. The June brides that seem to flour? ish In other sections do not seem to flourish much on this side of the swamp. Misses Brunson and Mayes are vis? iting at the hospitable home of Hon. E. W. Dabbs. Candidates are slow in crawling out of their shells. But It might be they are looking for cut rates from the papers later on. Since the very high tariff has been put into effect by the combine of the feed and stable men In raising the price of a feed or a hitch, most of us find It cheaper to walk into town or go by rail, or stay at home. WISACKY. Wlsacky, June 22#.?We are having a very dry, hot spell of weather and crops are suffering for rain. Cotton Is dying out In places, from some cause, we know not what, and farm? ers are discouraged. The corn crop has been laid by, and peas planted on stubble lands. Mr. Kenneth McCasklll, an aged gentleman of thla neighborhood, has been extremely 111 for several days with no hope of his recovery. His on. Rev. K. McCasklll. of Xorth Carolina, has been wired of his condi? tion. Mrs. Jane Scott, who Is another very old person, has been very sick indeed for some time, but Is better at this time. The young people of this section had a picnic Saturday at James' mill, and report a very pleasant time. Max. June 22.?Miss Giace Mc? Neil is visiting at hes uncle's, Mr. J. W. McXell. Mr. Robert Chandler, of Darling? ton, visited relatives near here last week. Johnnon McElveen, colored, said to be an honest, hardworking man, lost his horse by accident last week. Mr. Platt Moore has a very fine field of corn. We had a good rain Saturday night. Crops are doing well. We made a short visit to an aged er!do*J v-onan in her home where she h:?* spent her entire life of ninety ?. pa, She la fond of company, though positively refuses to leave the 'rscrted looking (and almost Isolated from white neighbors) old place. She has outlived all near relatives. She is vry near blind; her hearing and memory good. Relatives and friends supply her needs bountifully, An old colored woman, who was formerly box slave, and descendants wait upon her. WK1K.KFIELD. WedgetkU, June 23.?We were all glad to tot the rains of the past few days. Corn was .suffering badly for rain. The Wedgefield club played Dalzell 08 the grounds here last Thursduy, and errors at critical times lost the game to Ealzell. Batteries, Parker and Moore for Dalzellf Chandler and McLaurin for Wedgefield. Score, Dalzell 8, Wedgefield 7. The feature of the game was the home run by Dr. Moore of our team. There were one or two chronic kickers on the vhiting team. It seems, though, that the time will never come when one can umpire a game to please all concerned. Miss Harriet Brogdon, of Rich? mond, Va., is visiting Miss Bettie Ay cock. Miss Henrietta Covington, of Ma? rion, is visiting relatives here. Miss Hallie Singleton, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. D. Rhodes, at Atlanta, Ga., has returned home, accompanied by Mrs. Rhodes. Miss Nan Mtlfttt is visiting Miss Lois Cain, in Privateer. Mrs. Dr. M. L. Parier and children are visiting relatives at Parlers. Miss Mabel Mellette expects to at? tend the summer school in Sumter. Mr. Marlon Platte, of Columbia, spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs. C. M. Platte. Messrs. Sam Weinberg and Elliott Thomas took advantage of the cheap rate to Charleston yesterday. Miss Lizzie Womble, of Sumter, is visiting Misses Kate and Lessie Strange. Mr. George Nettles and family, of Privateer, Spent Sunday with his brother, Mr. E. W. Nettles. Miss Hallie Covington, after a pleasant visit to relatives here, re? turned to her home at Marion today. STATEBURG Stattburg, June 22.?Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Plnckney and Miss Emma Plnckney, of Sumter, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Saunders on Sunday. Mrs. Henry Galllard, of Charleston, after a pleasant visit to friends and relatives here, left on Wednesday af? ternoon for Plnopolls, where she will visit relatives before returning to her home in the "City by the Sea." Mr. Christopher Gazes, of Sumter, spent Sunday with Mr. W. J.? Norris. Mrs. James H. Parker, of New York city, has been the charming guest of her sister, Mrs. E. F. Holmes for several days. Mr. Early Mellette spent Sunday at home. Miss Sadie Flud Is visiting relatives In Summervllle. Rev. W. H. Barn well spent Sat? urday and Sunday In Columbia. Mr. I. R. Mellette spent Saturday and Sunday In Wedgefield. Mr. Singleton Moore, of Sumter, spent Sunday at "The Ruins." Miss Minnie Norris expects to leave tomorrow to visit her sister, Mrs R. Lee Coker. of Hartsvllle. Miss Virginia Saunders is visiting relatives In Florence. Miss Lee Moore is attending Sum? mer School In Charlottesvllle, Va. TINDAL. Tlndal, June 23.?The farmers are very much encouraged with the pros pects of good crops this year. Mr. Sam Ard has been very sick for about ten days, but is better now The many friends of Mr. James A Hodge are glad to know that he will be a candidate for magistrate in this district. Miss Louisa Broadway spent Mon day In Sumter. Miss Edith Richardson is on a visit to ?friends In Darlington. At the meeting of the Cotton Seed Crushers' Association of South Caro Una the following officers were elect ed: J. J. I^awton of Hartsvllle, pres Ident; H. L. Todd of Clinton, vice president; B. F. Taylor of Columbia secretary and treasurer. The citizens of Columbia ate ma) ing plans to hoi i e great musics fest In Columbia next spring. Birnie's Drug El Store E3 A full line of Drugs, Chemi? cals, Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, Cigars and Candies. GIVE US A CALL Wc have recently installed a new Soda Water Fount and are fully prepared to serve ihe best Soda Water and Ice Cream. :-: :-: :-: BIRNIE'S DRUG STORE, 5 W. Liberty St. Our Good Business Sale of High-Class Clothing, Furnishings, Hats, Etc. ? Is The Talk of The Town, 11 E have had sales be I fore, other stores in ' this city have had sales, but never be? fore in our history has a sale "caught the town" as this has. The reason is plain. * There have never been such values offered as we are offer? ing now. We are "putting our house in order" and we are not counting the cost in doing so. ISAAC HAMBUPGEJteSONS BALTIMORE MAXYLrStVD We SAVE YOU 25 TO 35 PER CT. ON CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS AND HATS. Nothing Charged at Sale ^^^= Prices. - Take a look at your ward? robe-make a memorandum of your wants and come and see us. THE SUMTER CLOTHING COMPANY. THE FARMERS' BANK & TRUST COMPANY^ CAPITAL PAID IN.$120,000 Does a general banking busine?; ufe and conger?ti.. SURPLUS. 25,000 fP60'?1 ??? ?ud Nation given 'to tmeT fnude in 2. STOCKHOLDERS LIABlLITY....,2c.oco ^^^^^^mtSmZi Kg.? RID nil tn hA annanfaJ i.. J_. . _ *"*t*? ur *00 smeU to be accepted i? thie, ??atfcZ UrtZ 8 per cent PROTECTION TO DEPOSITORS. S265.ooo K.^?^^ mmmZa? teral will find it to their intermit tn n*n An a G. ROWLAND. President R. o rURDY i UllfUl to call on OS. K, F. HAYNSWORTH. Vice-Pres. R. j. BLAND' (Attorneys. R- L. EDMUNDS. Cashier. ees Native cough syrup ?CONTAINS HONEY AND TAR. CONFORMS TO NATIONAL PURK FOOD AND DRUOS LAW. An Improvement over many Cough, Lung and Bronchial Remedies, because it rids the system of a cold by tcting is a cathartic on the bowels. No oplstes. Gusrsntecd to give satisfaction or money refunded. Prepared by P1NEULE MEDICINE CO.. CHICAGO. U. S. A, CONVENTION AND FIREMAN'S TOURNAMENT Darlington, S. C. July 1st?3rd Inclusive , o Grab Reel and Hose Reel Races Daily. The Atlantic Coast Line offers exceedingly low rates on June 30th, July ist and 2nd with final limit July 6th. For individuals ?1.50, and for Firemen and Brass Bands in parties of ten or more on one ticket, Si 00 per capita. For further information com? municate with nearest Ticket Agent, or write, W. J. CRAIG, T. C. WHITE, Pas. Traf. Mgr. Gen. Pis. Agt. WILMINGTON, N. C. Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Examination. The examination for the award of vacant Scholarships In Winthrop?' College and fur the ml mission of new students will be held at the < 'mint v Court House on Friday. July 3, at ? a. m. Applicants must he not less than fifteen years of Ml, When scholarships are vacant after.Inly I they will he awarded to those maktiiK the hiebest average at this examtnation, provided they meet the con? ditions povcrniuK the award*. Applicants for Scholarships should write to President .lohn son before the examination for Scholarship examination hlunks. Scholarships are worth flOO ami free tuition. The next session will open Septem? ber/ IN. UHW. For further Information and catalogue, address Pre*. D. B. Johnson. Kock fill I. S. 0. Excursion Rates -TO CHERAW, S. C. -ACCOUNT CELEBRATION The Altantic Coast Line of feis exceedingly low rates on July 7th; limit July 8th. "special tram services be? tween FloreDce and Cheraw. For further information communicate with Ticket Agent or write, ? W. J. CRAI6, T. C. WHITE, Pis. Traf. Mgr. Sen. Pis. Agt. WILMINGTON, N. C. Krtate of T. V. Walsh, Deceased. NOTICE FOR FINAL DISCHARGE. On the 23 day of July 1908 I will apply to Judge of Probate, for Sumter Co., for final discharge aa adminis? trator of Estate of T. V. Walsh. T. V. Walsh Administrator. 6-24?7-18-15. FOR SALE?Limited quantity mixed cow peas, $2 a bushel. Booth Live Stock Co. A ton of hair from dead Chinamen has arrived at Boston, and the papers say it is to be used in making "rats" for the heads of American women. CleiiLson Agricultural College Exami The examination for the award of Scholarships in Clemson Agricultural College will be held in the County Court House on Friday, July 3d at 9 a. m. Applicants must fill out prop? er forms, to be secured from the County Superintendent of Education, before they will be allowed to stand the examinations. For detailed In? formation apply to the Supt. of Ed? ucation or to the President of Clem? son College. Applicants for admission to the college who are not seeking for the scholarships, will also stand entrance examinations tit the court house July 3d. The scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session of the college opens Sept. 9f 1908. For catalogues and information ap? ply to P. H. MELL, 6-10-U President The chief task now laid upor? Secretary Taft is to emerge! For two years his personality has been lost in another's.?New York Evening Post. The sweet girl graduate's next step will be to graduate into the arms of a good husband, we hope.?Los An? geles Times. We hear the tears of the Hon. Johnathan Bourne swell the Oregon into a freshet.?New York Sun. The city council of Floreince has passed an ordinance requiring all dogs to wear muzzles. The injunction plank is something of a springboard.?New York Mail. nation.