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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-11
Indiantown Inklings.

Our section is favored with al
excellent crop prospect.
Tobacco curing is being pushed
In some places the crop is fine.
Capt. w H Kennedy is we'll
again after a few days OF indlspo'
sltion.
Mr.. B N Stucky, accompanied
by Mr.. w S Brocklnton, is paying
an extended visit to his old home
in Darlington.
News in this section is scarce
Our people are a quiet, sober SCI
of folks, and very little happen;
among them that woald be of in
terest to the public.
Rev. w p Holland assisted by
Rev. w D Moorer, Of your city
closed a protracted meeting at the
Turkey Greek Baptist church the
third Sunday Of last month.
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FIGHTING Al MANILA.
As Usual The Spa7iards Get
WOrsted.

ON ,July 81, preliminary to adj
yaucimg upon Manila. Gen. t'rie"r' 5
division numbering 1000 men We're
pushing forward, fortifyins their
position hv building entertainments.
The Spaniards, becoming cnraGcd,
madc sud,len night attack, hoping
to lind the Americans unprepared,
as Il storEa was raging at the time.
Three Thousand Of them rushed up
on the camp and drave back the
pickets. The Americans stood fast,
however, never iiinching amid
the crashing thunder, the flash OF
lightning and the clash of arms, as
the SpaniardS bore down upon them
Unable 70 stand the wither!ng
fire of our troops the Spanlards sooIl
rctreated in disorder, leaving many
Of their soldiers dead and wounded
on the field. On the nights of Aug,
and 2, fighting was renewed, but
the SpanlardS, Fronting oy thFii
defeat of Sunday night, made the
attack from distance.
Brigadier General Green has is
sued an order to his men compll'
menting their gallantry on the field
The Pennsylvania and Utah troops,
it is said, fought with the utmost
bravery when attacked by over
wheIming ODDS.
The Americans had eleven men
killed and thirty-seven wounded
while the Spanish losses are Thought
to be several hundred.
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Died Of Apoplexy.

The sudden death of Mr.. S d NJ
Chandler last Tuesday was ter
rible shock to his family and
caused much sorrow TO his friends
all over the county. Without
warning or premonirion he was
stricken down Dy apopleXy and in
a short time succumbed to the at
tack. Mr.. Chandler lived five
miles from Lake City and was
about 35 years old. He leaves a
Young wife and several little cml,
eren.
Eenergetic and thrifty, Mr.
Chandler was one OF the most sub
staniial business men Of his sect.
ion, and his death is an irreparlbie
loss to his community.
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For Voters and Candidates.

We have been requested to call
attention to the following para
graphs of the Democratic rules for
the conduct Of primary elections:
No vote for House Of Representa-
tiveS shall be counted unless il con-
tainS as many names as the county
is entitled to representatives.
RULE :. The managers of election
shall open the polls az s SO'ciock Il. III .
and shall close them at o'clock p.
III. After tabuiating the result the
managers shall certify the same and
forward the ballot box, poll list, and
all other papers relating to such
election, by one of their number or
Executive Committeeman, 10 the
Chairman OF the respective Demo-
cratic County Executive Commit
tees within forty-eight hours after
the close of the polls,
RULE &. The County Democratic
Executive Committee shall assem-
bic at their res pective Court Houses
on the morning of the second day
after the election, on or before II
o'clock NJ, to tabulate the returns
and declare the results Of the pri-
mary, SO faras the same relates To
members Of the General Assembly
and County officers, and shall for
ward immediately to the Chairman
OF the State Executive Committee
at Columbia, S. c., the result Of the
election in their respective counties
for U $ Senator, state Officers, Con
gressmen and Solicitors.
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Gourdin's Gleanings.

Owing to the constant rain cot
ton is shedding It's fruit very badly
Mr.. T S Stuart, OF k.ngStree, Is
visiting relatives in this section.
Mrs. A N Gordon has been yer!
sick during the past week.
We are very sorry to report the
death of Henry Bassett, Youngest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. n W Bagget
who died August 3.
Mr.. G NJ Hines and family, who
recently moved from near this
place toking>tree,are OH l visit tC
relatives here.
A picnic took place at the
school-house near Mr.. \ " Chan.
dlef's last Thursday. The crowd
gathered slowly on account Of the
rain, which kept up until the din
ner hour arrived. The pic nicker<
then adjourned to Mr.. Chambers
house, where dinner was served
An excellent repast had been pre-,
pared by the good ladies present
to which ample Justice was done
by everyone.
81"
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a New Sam Jones.

Behold,a a new Sam Jones has
arisen! He comes out of the West.
and his name is "Slnkiller" Griffin.
His skin is black, but his vocahu-
larry is the red hottest thing OF its
kind in existence except that OF
his white-skinned prototype from
Georgia, "Sinkiller" just now
setting the sage brush OF Oklahoma
aGre with his eloquence and smok-
Ing out The devil. Here is an eX-
ample Of the way he scorched the
negroes at Guthrie a few nights
ago:
"Wherefore, We black scoun-
drels, does the turitude of your
sous leak? | know. You'se been
shootin' craps, l done say. You'Se
dailying with God now, but st.
Peter'll grab you by the nape OF
the neck and shake dem horse dice
outen yonr soul. Oh, women,
wives of all desc men, You can't
operate to cover up your sins by
copious capitalization ofSmoheleSs
powder. WhTtoye, that WHY %our
sou's leak"
The Georgia inventor OF this
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EOR TREASURER

Although | have been soiicitedto
run for County Superintendent oi
Education, yet my distaste for po'
litical vacillation and the profound
respect entertained for the opinion
Of many staunch friends
prompts me to announce mysef II
candidate for County Treasurer
subject to the rules Of the Demo,
cratic primary election.
WILLIAM COOPER.
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One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and chill
dren may take it in large quantities
without the least danger. 1t has
won for itself the best reputation
of any preparation used today for
colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs. Wal
lace & johnson.
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MIR. Erunson Nominated.
El}itor County Rcc0rd::-

k1itor County Hcc0rd:-
1t looks as if the senatorial race
will be a one-sided affair. We
believe IN rotation in office and
thought the Reform Movement
was designed to correct
the evil, in part at least. Of a life
time tenure of office; bat it seem 5
that We were deluded, as there is
no rotation in this county. Now,
Mr.. Editor, with your permission,
We are going to nominate a man
for the Senate. We have not
seen him, or had any Communica-
ton with this man in a long time,
but we hope he can see his way
clear TO enter the race. He is
competent and honest, and would
do nothing to cause any one to
regret having Supported him. This
man is Joel + BrunSon. Many Of
US DO not have such pronounced
opinions upon Prohibition as he
does, yet We would support him
with our might. Enter the race,
Mr. Brunson. II.
lndiant0Wn, ). &.
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Very respectfully,
WILLIAM ELI OFT,
FOR TIE STATE sen ATE
A. II. Williams.

Having been requested by many
friends in various parts of the
county to offer myself for the State
Senate, l hereby announce my
candidacy for that Office, subject to
the action OF the Democratic pri-
mary election and pledging myself
to support the nominees as deter
mined by the same.
" RSINGLETARI.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-11

A full line of furniture Of all
kin1s-.o he had at the lowest
prices from S. NJ. Askins, Lake
City, S. G.
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Arc Hou Weakf

J Weakness manfests itself in the loss OF
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle ofBrowns'
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an ex pensive special course of medicine.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
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w ID OWENS,

thereby announce myself a can
didate Accompaniment to the Of
flee of County Treasurer, subject to
the action of the Democratic prl-
mary. l pledge myself to support
the nominee of the party.
r y ROLLINS.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-11

thereby announce myself a can
didate for appointment to the Office
of County Treasurer, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary,
and pledge myself to support the
nominee of the party.
w ID OWENS.
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lam a candidate for reelection
to the office of County Superinten-
dent of Education, subject to the
Democratic primary elec ton.
y. LESESNE.
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DcWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has

DcWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has
the largest sale of sny Salve in the
world. This fact and its merit has
led dishonest people to attempt to
counterfeit it. Look out 70" the man
who attempts to deceive you when
vGu call for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, the great pile cure. Wallace
d Johnson.
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We take pleasure in announcing
S Wayne Gamble as a candidate
for the Lower House of the Legisla-
ture, subject to the rules Of the
Democratic primary.
NOTFPS
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-11

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the of
fee of County Supervisor at the
ensuing Democratic primary elect
ion, and l pledge myself to abide by
the result Of said election.
B B CHANDLER.
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We buy to sell. and sell we do
groceries are going at phenom-
enalIy low prices and are always
in keeping with the tone OF the
market. S. N. Askins, Lake
City, s. g.
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CIV WOLFE.

Having been solicited by friends to
stand for reelection to the House OF
Representative. thereby announce my
self a acandiiate, subject to the rules OF
the Democratic primary.
JNO. SGRAHAM.
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FOR TIE LEGISLATURE.

! am candidate for seat in the
House If Representatives 1T the ensuing
Democratic primary election, subject
to the rules governing the same.
CIV WOLFE.
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I am a candidate for County
Treasurer, subject to the rules Of
the Democratic primary election.
y VI WINTERS.
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For AUDITOR.

Please announce II q Hanna as
a candidate for reelection to the
office of County Auditor.
VOTERS.
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FOR SUPERVISOR.

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for County Supervisor, sub
iect to the rules of the Democratic
party.
J. P. EPPS.
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FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION.

l hereby announce myself candidate
for County Superintendent of Education
at the approaching primary election,
subject to the rules and regulations OF
tie Democratic party.
JOHN j B MONTGOMERY.
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!. A. GhAEHELL, SeCI.,
m. Spartainburg, S. G.
Just received; a car load ofeorD
to 60 at prices that will please the
people. S. NJ. Askins, Lake City,
- (,
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority Of our diseases:
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
as a basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient TO prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters Is sold by all dealers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-11

Young men, have a pretty
line of neekware. Come and get
pleased. s. NJ. Askins, Lake
City, S. G.
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AtSP Brockinston's old stan(

III - DIUCN7T7STVT OIU SV"UU
you will find the cheapest stock Of
General Merchandise that has ever
been sold in Williamsburg. Call
and see before you purchase.
w I WILKINS.
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Please ann ou,rre that | am a can
dilatc for denomination for the
position of Member of Congress
from the Observation-Disclosures
III the Democratic Primary Elec-
ton.
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County Campaign Meetings.

The following are the appoint
ments for campaign meetings in
Williamsburg county during this
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-08-11

The most complete assort
ment of mems, ,boys' and children's
clothing from the cheapest to the
best, at S. NJ. Askins', Lake City,
s. &.
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zetors-
To the tobacco planters of Williamsburg Co.,

leased the old original Florence Warehouse for the coming
will conduct house upon approved business principles
corps will be competent and will spare neither ting
money procure for you the highest possible pc Mr. Curr
pioneer c. ard thus enabled better know the
growers be has also been identified with the Florence
market having buyer this market for the Florence Tobacco Co.
r Moore buyer of several experience Virginia
will that pile Of tobacco
sold Try with load shipment and will work hard
for you.
personally superntend the grading of all tobacco ntrst
ed All grading done at cost
Iogheas furnished free upon application Insurance and
storage free
ourmarket will be opened ON July %, at
which time we will be glad to see you. We
are YOUR FRIENDS,
CURRIN & MOORE.
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I still keep on hand the famous
"Virginia" and '.Derby"stoves and
the extra ware to fit. These stoves
always give genuine satisfaction,
and are guaranteed to please. S.
NJ. Askins. Lake City, 5. &.
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-01
Several Series Have Been Issued
in Spain.
ONE HAS A mourning BORDER
Compulsory Use on All Island Mall.
A source of Revenue-Little
Letter Writing.

As a means Of paying off the war
debt, which is claimed to be 1000 .O00,-
900 pesetas (S400, 600 .O0O). the Spanish
mourning, which is TO be used on all
the inland mail of Spain and her col
Onies. The stamp, which is of the do
nomination of cent de pesetas Il
cent?, is printed in somber black. and
must be affixed to all mail matter in
addition TO the regular postage stamp.
1t is of ordinary size, with the inscrip-
tons 'Impto. de Guerra" and "1S9S-99'
at the top and bottom, respectively.
The figure So and cent" appear in
the center in a vertical oval, with scroll
work at the sides. The Government
has occasionally issued stamps of this
character. the use of which was vOlun-
tary, but NOT so with this one Every
piece of mail matter for inland deliv-
cry must bear a mourning stamp, 9th
erwise it doesn't go. The mourning
stamp has presumably been issued as a
sympathetic appeal to the people for
the many lives. lost in the late conflict.
IlS IlOuI nlHS stamp - loI IiiS oA'AS
label issued by Spain since that coun-
try met the United States in battle. A
short time ago four distinct stamps
were issued by the Madrid Government
in it's endeavor to meet the running eX-
penses of the war Two black stamps
of the denomination Of cent de pc
setas made their appearance recently,
but did not accomplish the desired re-
suits They were simply obligatory
taxes, and naturally were looked upon
with anything but favor by the pOpu-
lace. Two other voluntary tax stamps,
pink and blue in color, the latter hay-
ing been issued by the city of Madrid,
were authorized at the same time as
the two above, making five distinct
stamps in the last few months, all OF
which SOW to what extent the Govern
ment has been forced to raise money.
Nor have any of these efforts been
crowned with success. 1t is stated as
an actual fact that they have resulted
in utter failures, the number Of letters
posted at the Madrid office having fall
len off fully one-third since the recent
taxes were levied.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-01
MORE STEAMERS.
Oriental Company Service is No"
a Fact

TACOMA (} a2-). November IL
Oriental advices received today via
Vancouver. state that the Oriental
Steamship Company (Toyo Kisen kai-
sha) of which Mr.. Asano is president,
will inaugurate its steamship service to
San Francisco in December.
The company's first steamer 20 ar
rive from England, the Nihon Maru,
reached Yokohama late in October, dis
charging her outward cargo there and
at Kobe. She was locked at Ioko-
hama for official inspection and was
later to be opened for public inspection.
She was expected to sail about No
vember 25th for Hongkong, where she
will load for San Francisco, her ports
of calling being Shanghai, NagasakI,
Kobe, Yokohama and Honolulu.
The company has established agen-
cies in those cities and expects to do
a large business from the start. Two
more of the company's steamers, the
American Maru and HOngkOng Maru,
are due at Yokohama about December
l. They will follow the Nihon Maru
on the San Francisco route as soon as
possible, the intention being to have
steamers leave San Francisco and
Hongkong via Honolulu every three
weeks
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-01
Big RetainSrS,

NEW YORK, Nov. IA dispatch
to the World from Washington says:
EX-President Benjamin Harrison has
been retained by Venezuela to repre-
sent that Government before the Arbi-
tratiOn Commission that sits in Paris
within a short time to settle the dis
pute between Great Britain and Ven
ezuela over boundary lines. Gen. Har-
risOn is said to have received a re
tairer fee Of 100000
Ex-Secretary Tracy is said to be an
associate with Gen. Harrison, and his
retainer is reported to be $4,000.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-01
New British SHIP.

With her sister ships now under con
struction, the ImplacabIe and the IRE
sistable. the Formidable is ffrst-class
barbette battleship OF the Campus and
Albion type, but built on a much larger
scale, having 1000 tons greater dis
pIacemen and 5000 horsepower more
than those ships.
Her armament will consist of two
twelve-inch rifed guns in each Of the
fore and ait turreJs. twelve siX-inch
quick-firing rifles and twelve twelve
FOUNDER rifles zen baTbette,' besides
fourteen quick-fring rifed guns OF
smaller dimensions and five torpedo
tubes.
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w. ]. QUINN.
Re0| Age||| ES|0|e
40 Montgomery St.
BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AND SAC
RAMENTO STREETS.
San Francisco. California.
San Francisco, California.

Twenty years OF successful exper-
fence as Real Estate Agent enables
me TO state that l have done well foe
investors, when they followed my ad.
vice.
The attention OF those having money
to invest is called to the fact that there
are great opportunities to make splen-
did investments in San Francisco ReAk
Estate at the present time. The con-
diuon or realty at present favors the
buyer. This is the time to invest when
properties can be purchased at Low
prices.
San Francisco has a great future; ALI
unite on this point. 1t is to be the
great city of the Pacific Coast and the
man who buys now will make himsau
rich.
offer my experience and knowledge
of values of property to those who de-
sire to purchase business properties
for income, or improved lots or blocks
for investment. Information cheer
fully given in reference to all matters
pertaining to Real Estate In San Fran
cisco. 1 will be happy to correspond
in relation thereto.
Sometimes estates are divided, and
the property has to be sold; in this
way nne purchases can De mace. Inc
undersigned possesses information OF
all such sales and can advise buyers
as to values.
Money invested on Real Estate Sc
| c1lrity for those who desire to loan
their money.
Full charge taken OF properties and
taxes paid for absent owners.
w. j. QUINN,
Real Estate Agent. 40 Montgomery
St.. San Francisco.
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K. SAKAMOT0, DYER.

ANNOUNCES TO HIS FRIENDS
hat he has removed from Maunakea to
No. IL Beretania street, opposite Kau-
MAXI pill church.
Having Increased his plant he solIc-
It's the patronage OF all.
5045 Address P. o. Box Se4
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-01-04
WILLIAM BUSTER,
ARCHIE HOWELL.
Dated, Challis, Id, Dec. 1, 1897.
SEALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals viii be received by the
Board Of County Commissioners OF Custer
County. Idaho. for the care and maintenance of
the INDECENT sick and otherwise dependent poor
Of Custer county. Idaho. for one year from and
after January 10. ISIS Al bids must be sealed
and marked /: Proposals for Care of County
Poor D" and filed with the Auditor on or before
January 10th. 1888.
The bidder whose bid may be accepted will
be required to enter into . contract to take
charge of all persons who may he lawfully COM
mitted to his care and provide them with all
proper feed. clothing. beds. bedding. medicines,
medical attendance. medical and surgical ap-
pliauceS etc. necessary for their care and COM
fort Including suitable hospital or rooms TO
be used rs a hospital in which TO care for all
such persons
The usual bond In twice the contract price
viii be required.
The Board reserves the right 10 reject any
and All bids.
by order CT the Board of County Commission
ers GEO. f. kETsS. Clerk
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-01-04
SEALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board OF County Commissioners OF Custer
county. Idaho. Ter the necessary newspaper
printing TO be done for Custer county for the
term Of one year from and after January 10Th.
lSaS. Such printing 10 conSiS, Of all the legal
notices and publications of whatsoever nature
required to be published for which Custer
county would he legally liable. ana also all pub
licatioaS made by order Of the Board ct County
Commissioners. Including all election tickets
rec uired for any general or special election
held during sucn year. and all cards o! iaStruc-
lion required under the Election Laws OF the
State OF Idaho.
The ccntractor will he required to enter into
a rood and sufficient 5crd. 10 be approved hy
the Hoard in twice the contract price. condition
ed for she faithful performance Of said contract
An bids must be sealed and died with the Aud
itor on or before January 10Th. 1895. and mark
ed Proposals for County Printing"
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
! BY order OF the Board of County Commits
stoners. GEO. E. KEYES, Clerk