Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE. WSWSY LETTERS FROM OUR SPE? CIAL (ORRIM-oNDENT*. Km* of Intor?>4i From nil Parts of HmoKT sad Adjoining < ouuttes. NOTICE TC COUKKSroNUKNTi Mall your Utters so that they will ramch this ofitce not Uter than Mon? day when MeMod for Wednesday's ??per and not later than Thursday for Saturday's Issue. This, sf course, applies only to regular correspond eoe*. In case of Its.ns of unusual ?sws value, send In Immediately by snail, tslephons or telegraph. Such sjsws stories are acceptable up to the ?tear of going to press. Wednesday s papur Is printed Tuesday afternoon and Saturday's paper Friday after WFIH.I I II LI>. Wedgefleld. Sept. 20?Well the ejection Is over, or rather the pri? mary It might well be called an election, for we are on oath to sup? port the nominee of the party. The writer hopes to see the time when the same rules will govern the primary aa In the general election. What right has a man to say who will be magistrate, etc.. when he doesn't cars snough about who will bs our representative In congress to go to the trouble of getting a regis? tration certificate? When the time comas when his vote would be of the snoot value to his State, he finds him? self disqualified. The Wedgefleld graded school epened on Monday morning with a good attendance, and with an entire new corps of teachers, Prof. W. 8. Lyfces. of Lykesland, principal; Miss Leila M. Copes, of Orangeburg, and Miss Martha Platte as assistants. Quite a number of our boys have left for the various colleges: Messrs. *Frank Mellett. Peter Dwlght and Bert Weinberg to Clemson; Currle and Lee Thomas to Davidson, and A. E. Aycock. Jr.. to the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Carrie Brohun and daughter. Miss Florlde. have returned from their summer home in Asheville. N C. Revival services will be held In the Methodist church, beginning on Mon? day night, the 26th. The pastor, Rev. J. N Wright, has secured the services of Rev. C. M. Peeler, of Bmgham, S. C. an able preacher, and will also have a man who will con? duct the singing. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. McMlban. of rutlon. returned home on yesterday after a pleasant visit to relatives A good deal of -omplalnt is heard from the farmers of the diseased bolls wlili h s,?(.n rot. The holls first appear as If they had been bruised, aad 'n a few days turn black. We had the K\me trouble a few years ago. hut for some unknown cause it hasn't done enough damage the past fOW yearr. to take note of. Cotton is opening very fast around here Wh.it has bee n picked and ginned, though, has heen sold, also the seed, whhh are bringing the high^t m let ? beere* "f the rvst of tb? RMrnnrn.i? Smitlulle. Sept. 21.?We are hav bag very hot. dry weather. Cotton will soon ail open, if this kind of wsather rontinues very long. Peas are shedding badly. Potatoes are not at all good; the poorest wo hare had in year?. No wonder people are becoming more and more disgusted with pro? hibition. One reason Is because wa hare so many hypoc rlth at prohlld tionlnts. and another Is there is no law. practically speaking, to enforee. Conditions In the rural districts are getting worse ever One of Sumter countv's wid?--awak<- mag? istrates. Mr. J. L Qtm* is ever on the I .oko-it for law-breakers. He Is doing alll he ran to ..impress the vio? lation of the law. but that Is only a drop In the beeilet, Vhea compared wtth conditions as t ?y exist today. We havo Mind tigers that ride around. *om* that walk, r-nd some that geH BOOM In their homes, while other* sell It In dlt< hes, woods and fields. Some folks seem to think Remhert In the only place booze can b* shlppi d or expressed to. hut if It Is. the whiskey lovers must have air? ships th.it pay nightly visits, and leave whiskey In their wake; for there Is more than one farm where whiskey is about as plentllful as wa? ter, that Is. comparatively speaking. It would take two or tfcfOt dozen Johnn Does to get a move on the tiger* T douht IhSg If they could do much. The whiskey houses are corresponding with numbers of not? ored people, telling them to order whiskey. that they. the whiskey bouses, will Insure Its safe delivery Into their homes, where no consta? ble under the sun can touch it. We all know that it ran be done The love of money, which It the root of all * vll. Is log *r. .t for them to re? sist thr teasatatloa el eatttasj it. it is sohl so slyly. Caleb them If you csn. ! am sorry to any that white men aid and itwt these dtaboltoal gaiik's. r.uf worst of al>. we have numbers of pale-fared tigers, who pose as the personification of good? ness, and yet will break the law as r. adily as any colored sport. I wish to say that this is not the only place 1 have reference to, but to many Others, There are deacons of churches that will furni?h the money for i he (adored man to order whis ? key for him. meaning the deacon. He don't waut his friends to know it. but he has forgotten that God knows. Perhsps he has never heard it said that hades has seven grades, and that the seventh, the hottest of til, is reserved fOff the hypocrites. Un? less there is a decided change, the expiration Ol four years will find the majority of the voters of Lee OOUJIty randy and willing to vote bock the dispensary. Many have al? ready become disgusted with the farce. What a pity, what a shame, that the men of this dear Southland of ours won't rise up and put whis? key tinder their feet in place of <!<>\vn their throats. Mr. TL H. Evans, Sr., went to Camden last Monday; while there attending to his business he fell from over exertion, but is better now. Mr. Evans has been badly indisposed for several months. We trust that he will regain his strength, when the weather becomes cooler. Mrs. S. B. Hatfteld and children were the guerts of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Dunlop on last Sunday. Mr. C. H. Hatfleld went to Mount Zlon last Sunday. , Miss Hattle Hussey has taken charge of her school at Plsgah. Her many friends are glad to have herv with them again. The friends of Miss Jessie Brown are sorry to learn of the extreme Ill? ness of her father. May he recover soon. Little Miss Eimens, Weldon, of Egypt, visited her little cousin, Mas? ter Wilton Robertson, one day re? cently. Mr. and Mrs. King, of Charleston, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith. PISGAH. Plsgah. Sept. 19.?The cool weath? er is quite a tonic to us after the scorching summer. Friday night was certainly a cold one for the time of year, and frost was near at hand. Cotton is not opening very fast; so far It has been kept up with. Fifty cents per hundred is the price paid for picking in this section. The pick? ers are satisfied at that price, and never have any trouble to get their pay when wanted. There is some sickness yet in this section. Mr. W. R. Brown 13 quite 111. We hope he will soon be well again. The colored woman reported as sick with pellagra died last Wednes? day night a raving maniac. Miss Reynolds, who has chills and fever, is better. Mr. Albert Rogers, of Bishopville, is visiting his son, Mr. T. M. Rogers. Mr. Rogers has lately returned from Pennsylvania, where he went the first of July to see his relatives and old home, says* business there holds n< hope for further improvement, and regards the South as far the b< I section for the future in a business way. Mr. Rogers is in tine health. I.'e\. S. B. Hattield prea? hod Mt Eton church, Kejeehaw county, yesterday, This week he will sld Ke YV. S. Walters in a meeting at Westville. Miss Hattle HasSSy has return. I from Sumter and opened school to? day. she has been visiting her sister In Georgia quite recently. Mr. t. M. Rogen is painting his house. I'isgah church has increased the ?alary of Rev. t. s. Cole for n< xl year. Miss Eunice Burkett, who has been \lsitlng the Misses F.vans. returned home yesterday. She taught school here some years ago, and her frien?' are glad to see her again. The public roads are in a bad li\ on the hills. Some places are almost Impassable, but the thought that Mr. Bleaat Will soon give us $200,000 to spend on them is cheering. Don't mind the opposition when we get the good roads. It will all pass away. If Mr. 1'raser keeps on running for the House he will soon get, in length of service, where "Pig" Kelley was. Ton know "fig" was the Dean of the national House of representative* for sometime before he retired or died "Teddy" sayi newspaper! are great liars. I wonder if those who support him in his wild cat schemes come under that head? 1 guess he would say no?that they are wise just like he is. The primary has brought forth many surprises. Able men In many counties like John J. afesfahon, have been left St home. We have a state wider for Lieutenant Governor, and s local optlonlsl for Governor, in Kershaw county ? noted state-wider has been defeated by ? local option Ist In ? strong prohibition county, and it looks like "Hcker" Is coming back to her own. The power of the press has b< ( n fully demonstrated In i; bland and Charleston counties, In the election, as those candidates the "State*1 and "News and Courier" sup ported for Governor, went down un? der a load of ballots. Every man should stand for a clean life and government, but for decency sake, don't pre-Judge a man before he is tried, otherwise, there is "no h, pe for the poor sinner who says he will lead a better life. Would it not be wrong to turn your back on him, if he says h<^ will live right in the future? We have a dry section here. 1 never see any drunkenness, nor hear aYiy fuss caused from liquor. The people here are law-abatdlng. I hear of no rejoicing over the election of any man. nor none over the defeat Of any one. They do their own think? ing and vote accordingly. ROCKY BLUFF. Rocky BlUlf, Sept. 22.?The sum mor-like weather of *he past few days is causing cotton to open much faster after the cool spell of last week. The health of the community is very good. Mr. Bennie Mitchell and daughter. Miss Ruth, spent last Friday morn? ing with Mrs. Johnson White. Mrs. Johnson White and children, Mrs. Willie McLeod and children, and Mrs. Lee Dutton and baby, spent Friday evening with Mrs. W. F. Maker. Mrs Johnson White and family spent Saturday at Mr. J. K. White's and Sunday at Mr. Bennie Mitchell's. Mrs. W. H. Hattield and M. W. Capelle, of Borden, spent Saturday night at Mr. W. F. Baker's. Mrs. M. W. Capelle and children, and Mrs. W. H. Hatfleld. of Borden, spent Saturday night and Sunday at Mrs. J. J. Hatfleld's. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Broadway, of Oswego, spent Sunday at Mr. W. F. Barflelds. Mr. W. F. Baker and family, and Meters. M. W. Capelle and W. H. Hattield spent Sunday at Mr. J. J. Hatfleld's. Miss Eva Hattield went to Sumter Sunday afternoon, where she will at? tend school this year. Little Miss Mary White is spending this week with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Mitchell. Miss Blanche Edens will teach the Rocky Bluff school this year. Rev. S. B. Hatfleld.will preach here Sunday night. September 25th, at 7.30 o'r'.ock. TO SUCCEED COLONEL BROCK. Captain Rnhh of Laurcns, Has Been Recommended for Assistant Ad? jutant General. Columbia, Sept. 22.?Following a conference early today, Adjutant Gen .??al Boyd said he would recom? mend to Governor Ansel the appoint? ment of Captain Oscar Babb, of Laurens, as assistant adjutant gen? eral vice Col. Wm. T. Brock whoso resignation becomes effective Nov? ember 1st. The Governor accepted Col. Brock's resignation on Septem? ber l?th. It is believed hen that this fore? shadows the ivtention of Captain Babb for two years by the new ad? jutant general. Col. W. W. Moore. It was Charged at the Laurens cam? paign meeting by Captain Richard? son, and not denied by Col. Mooro that in return for hard work in Col. Moore's interest he expected that* Captain Babb had been promised the position of assistant in the event of Col. Moore*! election. ?Kot a minute should I lost when child shows lymptomi of croup. Cbnmherlnin'i" C< ugh Remedy given as noon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough ap? pears, will prevent the attack. Sold by w. w. Blbert. Henning, Tenn.. claims to have more roosters than any other to\en its Ilse in the United States. Maybe it counts those that don't wear feathers. YOU'RE INVITED. Our Fall and Winter display Of FINE FURNITURE win enable you to make the selection Of that needed ehair. lounge or entire suite- to choose the article at prac? tically your own price. .hist pay i> shopping visit and note the handsome styles, extreme ly low prices, Furniture for every room?Just ?hat - needed hy you. \V itherspoon Bros. Furniture Co. COLUMBIA COLLEGE OPEN. State University Has Larger Atten? dance Than Canal. Columbia, Sept. 22.?With the be? ginning of the fall term of the col? leges and university, Columbia's pop? ulation has been appreciably increas? ed within the past few days. The colleges began their fall terms to? day with unusually tine prospects? the Columbia College and the College for Women. Impressive exercises were held at the Columbia College this morning, Go\. Ansel und Rev. E. O. Watson making short, appropriate talks. This institution is now housed in is splendid $188.000 plant, which has taken the place of the building burned a year ago. The Methodists of the entire State have helped in rebuilding the college. The exercises at the College for Women were informal. A few, brief announcements were made relative to the year's work and the students were assigned to their classes. Pres? ident McClintock is hopeful of the best year in the history of the col? lege. The University of South Carolina was formerly opened yesterday, and today regular classes were held. It is believed that the attendance will reach 375 this session and, with the increased facilities, President Mit? chell expects to see the university forge rapidly to the front of South? ern institutions. ?Your complexion as well as your temper is rendered miserable by a disordered liver. By taking Cham? berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets you can Improve both. Sold by W. W. Sibert. The business men of Orangeburg have started a movement to open the Edlsto river for navigation and put/a beat on the river. ?Chamberiani's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Is today the best known medicine In use for the re? lief and cure of bowel complaints. It cures griping, diarrhoea, dysentery and should be taken at the first un? natural loosen?ss of the bowels. Ii Is equally valuable for children and adults. It always cures. Sold by W. W. Sibert. The Charleston News and Courier since the Democratic primaries in South Carolina has been feelin' as blue as Bleases. ?"Can be depended upon" is an ex? pression we all like to hear, and when It Is used In connection with Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy it means that it never fails to cure dirrhoea, dysen? tery or bowel complaints. It is pleas? ant to take and equally valuable for children and adults. Sold by W. W. Sibert. "Watermelons are still coming to Houston." says the Post. If a Mary? land melon ever came to her she'd see a good one. USCHS Golden Seal Stock & Poultry Medicine an Ideal remedy tor Horses, i owe. Mules, Hogs. Sheep and Poultry* Never fallB to give relief. Actsdlrect ly on the liver. Kvery Stock and Poultry raiser should have a can handy forme when need* d. Sold by druggists and dealers. Price Be, BOO and $1.00a can. Also ButCh'S IMslnfeetant and I lip, guaranteed to destroy MITKSdt LlL'Bonchickens. Snmpleonrequest. Golden Chain Remedy Co., Ino. EVANSVILLE, IND. SI BERT'S DRUG STORE. ? Hammered cu Brass. I have a nice assortment of solid hammered brass umbrel i la stands, jardiniers, cut flower stands and trays. You can't ! possibly buy them elsewhere at the prices we are offering them at. We want you to call and look them over. j W. A. Thompson, Jeweler and Optician. No. 6 South Main Street. THE BEST LESSON a A DOLLAR SAVED is a dollar, earned "* Save: tmu aM N.r. No one's education is complete if he has not learned to save his hard earned dollars. How many times in your life have you wished you had the money you knew you had thrown away foolishly. Dollars planted in the bank are like seed planted in the ground; they grow. We pay a liberal interest consistent with safety. MAKE OUR BANK YOUR BANK. First National Bank OF SUMTER. The Time Comes On when business picks up. The busy man gets busiest and the days grow shorter. More has to be done in less time. Then it is that small delays and inaccuracies assume undue proportions. Then it is that the financial institu? tion, which by its perfected organization and systematized methods is enabled to reduce to a minimum these small troubles, elicits most the approval and appreciation of its customers. We have the organization. We have the facilities and if your financial connections have not been altogether satisfactory or you have new buisness, we invite your ac? count on the basis^ of an elimination of these "gnats" of trade. ^ Bank of Sumter. The Farmers' Bank and Trust Co. Established 1905. Capital Stock and Surplus.$ 165,000.00 Protection to Depositors. 285,000.00 Its Hoard of Directors have a combined wealth of more than. 2,000,000 00 Centrally Located, Conservatively Managed, it invites Your Business. I Everything for the Stable. Comfort of the horse may be had here. If you need a halter, a blanket, a curry cnmb, a brush, a clipper or any other article for the horse's toilet come here for it. You'll find it as right as can be both for your use and the com? fort of the horse. THE S. M. PIERSON CO. MILL SUPPLIES Roofing Galvanized and Painted Corrugated, Galvanized, Crimp, Rubber and Paper. Belts Leather, Rubber and Gandy. Try Revere Rubber Co's. Giant Stitched aud Shawmut Belt. Every Foot Guaranteed. Packings Sheet and Piston. All Kinds and Grades. Circular Saws in Stock Simonds, Hoes, Ohlens and Disstons. Shafting, Wood and Iron Pulleys. Wire Ropes and Manilla Ropes. Rubber Hose, Pumps, Babbitt Metil. lace Leather. Bar Iron. Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Valves. Etc, Saw Mills, Shingle and Lath Machines. If needing anything in the SUPPLY Line, write or call on us. Prompt shipments a specialty Sumter Railway & Mill Supply Co. Phone 3(>8. Sumter, S, C, 1