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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
Fought the Last Fight.

Died at the home of his son-in-law,
J. T. Brogden. about eight miles west
of Manning last Friday, Thomas Abilah,
Bradham. aged about y. years. The
funeral took place in the Manning
cemetery Saturday with large num-
ber of relatives and friends present to
honor the dead. Rev. a. n Tolar pas.
tor of the Paxville Baptist church con-
dncted the service. The deceased was
the father of Mr.. J. NJ. Bradham' MIS-
". y Trescott OF Manning, Mrs. L. l..
Sewn or, MIR. T. a Braoham.
Mrs. ]. T. Brog e OF
Providence. and Mr.. Ben Bradham OF
Jordan. the brother of Captain D.
+ Bradham, Mrs. N. a. Creecy, w. j.
Rrodham. S. H. Bradham, D. N. Brad.
ham. Mrs. J.C. Stukes and j. +.
Rradham. He was modest, quiet
citizen. when in health an active busl-
ness man. who was outspoken without
heino offensive, and one who had an
annreciation of a citizens duty.
Having heard something OF his
career as a soldier, at our request the
following sketch was furnished US oy a
comrade who passed through the merry
ordeal with him at a time when the souls
of men were tried,
Thomas Abijah Bradham was born
ir Clarendon county March 1883. AT
the commencement of the war between
the States, he volunteered in a com
nanv commanded by Capt. Keels, and
wirb it went to Charleston April 1861.
Inst before the battle of Fort Sumter:
fer the surrender of that fort he came
home. and re-enlisted in the Sprott
Guards, a company formed at Jupevllle
md named for that noble old Roman,
Joseph Sprott, OF Jordan.
At the second battle OF Manassas
August 1862. he was severely wounded,
when he recovered he again joined MS
company and actively participated IN
a1l of the manoeuvers Of his regiment,
until July 1868 when he was again
wounded az Kingston. n. G. This
wound incapacitated him from walking
hn+ after his convalescence he joined
the cavalry, under General N. &. But
ier. in August 1864 at Howes shops, he
was called upon to perform peril
ons duty. General Butler was being
forced back by superior force OF the
enemy, desiring a scout to go 10 a
position the enemy would soon occupy,
and appreciating the difficulty and
peril of the task called for volunteer.
Sergeant Bradham riding one OF the
hest chargers in the regiment rode for
ward saluted the general, and rendered
his service for this duty. The enemy
was nearer than General Butler calcu-
lated and Sergeant Bradham IN the
full view of his regiment was shot from
his horse. The horse was killed. and he
was captured and imprisoned at Elmlra,
\. Y. and held in captivity fourteen
months. getting home July 1860.
He never referred to his past IN the
war except when asked, and then only
in modest manner. He lived long,
useful life, esteemed by all who knew
him. and surrounding his death bed
we're his seven children who are among
our most useful members OF society
nthe death OF T. a. Bradham the
link in the chain OF five soldier broth
ers who gave their service, under the
stars and bars, to their county, has been
broken. and this one has passed over
the river to rest under the shade of the
trees with the Southern heroes thai
have passed before.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

II one or two instances they poured
their troubles into the ears of the
police. but instead Of the officer collar
ing the man making the complaint. be
would endeavor to appease him by
searching for the gambler" who Of
course, did not have himself labeled,
and in the crowd would easily lose
himself
There were a number who came
away from the circus with their stom-
achs filed with popcorn and red lemotl-
ade, and their pocket books empty;
they went home with troubled minds
and very sore because OF gambling
being permitted on the circus grounds
when the law makes it a misdemearor,
of course thev we're not to blame, it
was the ''circus people" The man
who lost his money was doing no
gambling, he was only laying the bread
of his wife and children down on a
card or some other device for charity
sake. II the 'icircus people" had
taken all of his money, strippeds him
of his clothes, and then kicked him nah
ed. ont OF the tent he would
have gathered the merited fruit of his
own 6egeneracy and folly.
The :'circus people" did not fleece
these lambs unaided, they had what is
known as "pikers'' decoys, men from
the community employed and furnished
with money to bet on the games, these
would win and lead their friends into
the winning too. John would stand
there in open-eyed wonder, with his
fingers in his vest pocket toying with
a five dollar bill, md thus he soliloqu-
lied. If Bill can win. am as sharp
as he and by grabs I will win too,
and he would fork out his good money
and come away with tears standing IN
his ewes his ''chaw-ter-bacca"
stuck in his Adams apple, and his
mind formulating a lie to tell Sal when
he got home without the doctors receipt
to pay for her last illness. The ''pikers"
led him on into the temptation and yet
he would fight if anyone said he was
no man. The show brought a whole
lot of people to town but the trade in
.he stores was no more than any ordl-
nary Saturday. We doubt if it pays to
permit these money-raking institutions,
to come into our community.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
An 0ctogenaria1 Passes Away.

Died Yesterday at his home near
Brewington Capt. Edgar R. Plo--2er
aged about S6 years. The funeral look
place this morning at Brewington
church, Rev. R. L. Grier conducted
the service. The deceased was a re-
markable man, active until the last
few years, a man full of energy, and
public spirit Captain Plowden went
into the war between the States, as
Captain of Co. I, 25th regiment.
After the war he was man OF In
fuence throughout the county. He was
man OF high integrity, and possessed
of a whole-souled hospitality. His
home was always open to his friends
and his word was his bond. He took
a keen interest in public affairs, al
though never aspiring to position. He
kept abreast of the times, great read
er with most wonderful memory. We
believe he was the best informed man
on current events in the county, the
soul of honor, and true friend. Peace
to his ashes.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
A Former Foreston Girl, Daughter Of the
Late Capt. ssam Ned Couyers." Marries
Prominent Banker, Nephew Of Mr.. E.
I. wilkins Of Naming.

Greenville. October Ga beautiful
wedding solemnized on Wednesday
afternoon, was that OF Miss Fannie
Conyers, daughter of Mrs. NJ. O..
Conyers. and Mr.. John Wilkins Nor
wood, which took place at o'clock at
the lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.
Haynesworth, on North Main street,
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. W. NJ, Duncan, pastor OF the Bun
combe Street Methodist Church.
The wedding was quiet one, with
only the two families and few of the
brides girl friends present, who had
only the warmest interest in the couples
happiness, and the ceremony was all
the more impressive in its dignity. The
decorations of the home were especially
lovely, bridal white and green, with
touches of pink adding bit of pretty
color, being combined in artististic ar
ransement. Suspended in the bow
window, where the bride and groom
stood, were three large wedding bells
tied with pink satin ribbons inter-
twined with srnilax. ''Lohengrin's
Wedding March" was played by Miss
Bessie Taylor, with violin obligato by
Miss Annie McBee. The first of the
bridal party to enter was little Miss
Fannie Cantey. bearing the ring on a
silver tray. The bride entered with
her sister, Mrs. NJ. S. Cantey OF Ash
hurn, Ca, who was her only attendant.
MIR. Norwood, accompanied by his best
man, DR.. Hunter, of Charlotte. entered
through the folding doors between the
parlor and library, where thelceremony
was performed.
The brides gown was an exquisite
pale gray silk brocaded with a touch
of pink. A large hat of pale pink with
rose crown and gray shoes and gloves
completed this lovely costume. The
bride carried shower bouquet OF bride
roses and ferns. Mrs. Cantey wore a
beautiful white gown with a black vel
vet hat and carried pink roses.
After the ceremony the usual con-
gratulations were bestowed upon the
happy couple, and the guests were then
invited into the dining room, where
Mrs. A. C. Furman presided. Ices,
cakes and bon bons and cakes were
served by Misses Bessie Barnes, Kate
Macbeth, Alice Swandale and Anna
Watkins. Delicious punch was served
in the hall by Mrs. W. P. Conyers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norwood left on the
north-bound train for New York, where
they will spend a month.-Sunday
News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
FIRE.
By Hand-work a Large Conflagration was
AverteC.


Averted
About ten o'clock Sunday night fire
broke out in the grocery store OF Mr..
T.. c.. Bradham, which has restaurant
in the rear Policeman Clark was on
duty and in little or 10 time gave
the alarm, and the entire multitude
turned OUT The fire engine was
brought into service and under the
direction OF Mayor Bradham the flames
we're confined to the building which
was divided by a wooden partition.
Southern express and telegraph office
on one side and Bradham's grocery
and restaurant on the other. Had the
fire succeeded in getting from between
the walls where it started, nothing
could have prevented it from spreading
on down to the corner, and taking into
| it's fiery march the frame warehouses
in the rear and probably the residence
of Dr.. W. Z. Brown. Fortunately
there was no wind blowing which made
it easier for the tire-workers 10 keep
the flames confined. The adjoining
building, occupied by Huggins and
Mcintosh as a meat market was some
what damaged on the roof, otherwise
the lossiwas confined to the building
where the fire started. and which be-
longs to Mr.. J. w. Mcleod, and in
sured for $500. The stock of goods
belonging to Mir. T. c. Bradham had
S4O0 Insurance upon it: which, Mr..
Bradham says is about one-half value.
The Southern Express Company and
their agent. Mr.. c. r.. Harvin are
losers without insurance.
The colored men deserve high com
mendation for their untiring efforts to
save property. and their work of Sun
day night is appreciated not only by
those whose property was endangered,
but the entire community is commend
ing them. The engine proved wise
invessmen, tit paid for itself many times
in this one fire alone, and council can
continue this good work by building
several additional wells, and turning
the fire apparatus over 20 an organIza
ton of colored men, who shall receive
aid from the town council, and be un.
der it's control, or buy a hook and lad
der for them.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
CATARRH CURED AT HOME
Trial Treatment of Dr.. Blosser's Catarrh
Remedy Free to Sufferers.

II YOU have catarrh of the nose, throat, or
lungs, il YOU are constantly splitting, blowing
the nose, have stopped up feeling, head noises,
Deafness asthma, bronchitis OF weak lungs,
you can cure yourself at home by q remedy so
simple that even child can use it.
It will cost you only . postal card to get .
liberal free trial package Of Dr.. BloSSer'
wonderful remedy. 1t is sent by mail to every
interested sufferer. Certainly no offer could be
more liberal.
The full treatment is not expensive. a pack.
age containing enough to last one whole month
will be sent by mail for Sl.00.
a postal card with your name and address
sent to H. r. BOGER. Manning, S. c., will bring
you by return mail the free trial treatment and
an interesting booklet so that you can at once
begin to cure yourself privately at home.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
QDe Gold and Alo(1eI

The seasons first cold
may be slight-may yield
to early treatment, but the
next cold will hang on
longer; it will be more
troublesome, too. I'm
necessary to take chances
on that second one. Scott S
Emulsion is a preventive
as well as a cure. Take
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

Hon. S. E. Smith OF Mullins. was in
Manning Saturday on visit to MS
daughter, ,Irs. J. G. Slaughter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
Fall and Winter Opening Of Pattern Hats.

On next Thursday and Wednesday
October 10th and llth we will show one
of the pretriest lines of Pattern Hats,
Fall and Winter Millinery, Dress
Goods, Silks and Dress Trimmings,
to be seen in the market this season.
Ladies we want you al to attenu-
Remember this for it is important
Do YOUR cash trade at our store and
save your cash Register tickets and
draw premiums grand display OF
choice premiums in front window.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

Mrs. J. A. Burgess of Summerville
and children are in Manning wishing
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. StuSes.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

There will be an examination for
rural mail carriers held in Manning
next Saturday, and only those who
have written or telegraphic authority
from the commission will be admitted
to take this examination. Those who
are going to stand this examination
will meet promptly at $3.50 O'Clock
Saturday morning in front Of the
Knights of Pvthias hall, over the store
of Mr.. Louis Levi, and at precisely
10 o'clock the Examiner will lock the
door and begin the examination. This
is matter which will admit of no de.
lav, and those desiring to secure the
position of rural carrier must be on
hand promptly with their written or
telegraphic authority from the com.
mission. The man who is late may
lose good paying job, and Uncle Sam
is no respecter of persons. He make:
the rules and everyone alike must come
to the scratch.
Among the many dominant features
with Pawnee Bills, Wild and Great Fan
East contingnt, there are unlimited
QOEe1l1SS. dQll OlLlCUlG anu SAIld udLaIS1-
Gus manueverSby the most adroit male
and female performers in the world
Realistic racing contests and spirited
turf events by accomplished lady ano
gentlemen jockeys. Two, three and
four horse chariot races, cowboy races,
Roman standing races by skilled and
death defying equestrians, Indians and
squaws in picturesque scenes on the
plains, scouts, etc., introducing Mexi.
cans, Chinese, japanese, Asabs. Rus,
sian Cossacks, South Sea Islanders, eN.
United States soldiers, boomerang ano
bolo throwers. Flipinos, Turks, the
African village. the South before the
war, genuine Georgia plantation jubilee
singers and dancers, kellar'S Zouaves
the best and only drilled lady soldiers
in the world. See the elephant anc
camel races.
The mastadonic monopoly OF all that
extrava GRANGE can suggest and eHper-
ience select, and enterprise secure, tc
make this exhibition and exposition Of
unprecedented and unparalleled.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

There will be preaching ct fellow
ship church next Sunday at 4 p. m. by
the pastor, Rev. NJ. A. Connors. Pub
lie invited.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
Notice.

I will move to my new shop opposite
the county jail about November lst
where l va. be pleased to greet my
friends and patrons. B. T. Legs.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
BUSINESS LOCALS.

For Sale-One good family Horse,
and Top Buggy, cheap. Apply to Jno.
G. Slaughter.
For Sale-Pure Apple Seed Oats at
75c per bushel F. O. B. DuRant, S. G.
r. r. DuRant, Jr.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

In the court of Common Pleas las
week J. a. Hawkins VS.. Atlantic Coas
Line suit for 81, 999 damages to persor
verdict $500 ". P Hawkins vs.. At
lantic Coast Line. suit for $3.50 damage:
to horse, verdict $25. P. T. White rs
North Western r. r., suit for SLOT
damages killing horse, verdict $40.
While enroute to Harvin's to preach
last Sunday afternoon, Rev.. NJ. Hol'
laday, accompanied by Mr.. S: L. In.
gram got in the bog in the midst of d
pond of water. and were forced TO d.
vest themselves OF their clothes TO
reach dry land. Neither OF these two
Presbyteriars were specially anxious
to take to water. and that too IN the
vicinity of Baptist community. but it
was water then, or wait until the sun
could absorb the pond, or the county
authorities would ditch the road
Mcleod d-Wilkins-king Co., as will be
seen by their half page advertisement
in this issue, have extended the time
for their storm sale until October 20th.
The prices this concern is selling off a
frst-class stock of goods is attracting
great many purchasers from all over
the county Bargains have been
secured. and additional bargains await
those who will take advantage of this
sale. These goods are as good now as
if no storm had touched their store.
but the management. after the storm,
reached the conclusion that inasmuch
as the public would regard the stock
damaged they would throw it on the
market at damage sale prices, and IN
order to accommodate the masses ana
give everybody a chance to buy good
goods at money saving prices, the sale
is continued until October 10th. Read
the advertisement.
Mr.. Tony P. Mason, press agent Of
Pawnee Bill's great show was in Man
ming Monday, and we found him a
most agreeable gentleman. He assures
US most positively that the management
of the show to be here on the Goth
permits no gambling, or swindling,
and that there are secret service men
to look out for just such things. This
show is not like the ordinary circus.
There is nothing about it what will
prevent the pious from attending. Mr..
Mason told us the stop over here is to
make rest from long jump. The
show carries about 600 horses, and over
1000 people. 1t is without doubt the
biggest thing that has ever come
through this country. Several of our
acquaintance have seen the show in
New York and elsewhere and they
commend it for the magnitude of at
fractions, so far different from the or
dinary circus, and also for its cleanli-
ness.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

The friends of Mr.. J. NJ. Bradham
will be pleased to learn that he is back
in the store of McLeod-Wilkins-Kirg
Co., after his recent sickness.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
SCoTT'S E(QULSI0I

when colds abound and
vou'l have no cold. TaEeit
when the cold is contracted
and it checks inhan1n1a-
ton, heals the membranes
of the throat and lungs
and drives the cold out.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists
40s-ii5 Pearl Street, Eew YorI.
soc. and Sl.0o All druggists
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

Mrs. J. ". Rigby is visiting her SIS
ter Mrs Ashley Ayant at Galnsvlile,
Ela
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
Yours truly,

W. E. JENKINSON co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

Governor Heyward has appointed
the following as commissioners of
election for Clarendon county. State
I. I. Applet, T. NJ. Beard and S. W.
Thigpen. Federal c. T. Ridgeway,
JehS Smith and J. M. Montgomery.
The general election comes off Tues
dav November 9Th. The commission
ers upon receipt OF notice of appoint
nent will Immediately 60 before a
notary public or magistrate sign the
oath, and forward it at once TO the
Secretary of State. They will also
meet in Manning next Monday morn
ing at II O'Clock for the purpose OF
organizing and appointing managers
for the election. This is Important ana
every commissioner should be present.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

Work of repairing the roof on Hug
gins & McIntosh's meat market has
already begun. The roof was damaged
by the men working at the FIRE, The
property belongs to DR.. W. E. Brown.
No insurance.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

Didd Yesterday infant son OF MIR. and
Mrs. Charles Rigby-
Miss Mabel Salley of Orangeburg IS
visiting her sister Mrs. a. I. Barron.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

The hearing that was tc be had be-
fore the county board OF education last
Monday in the Summerton school dis
trict matter, was postponed until next
Monday, when by that time it is to be
hoped the differences will be amicably
adjusted, and the work Of pushing the
building will be entered upon.
Later: The citizens interested met
last night and adjusted their differences
The new building will be erected on
the old school site. a happy solution.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

What do you think of man who
will write letter to his fance and ad
dress the envelope to himself. the en-
velope having on it his business card
and the number OF days when to return
if not delivered. OF course he got it
back. That is what we call peculiar
economy. We will give to the first
girl that guesses right who this man
was free look at Jenkinson's pattern
hats, and permit them TO seek aid from
.Jenkinson in this guessing contest.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10
Stupendous Spectacle
The ssMOuntain Meadow Massacre
SSS@T se!s 1,s WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE

- DONT FORGET THE DAY OR DATE.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

Mr.. B. C. Doggett, formerly OF New
Zion. now living iu Texas, sent US a
box containing three genuine Mexican
boil wevils. We do not wish to appear
unappreciative, but Mr.. Doggett can
keep such curiosities in Texas. we can
get along without them here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

The teachers and pupils of Paxville
Graded School wish to entertain their
friends on next Friday evening by Civ
ing box party in their auditorium.
These boxes containing feast of dain-
ties, will be sold atdiferent prices, the
proceeds being for the benefit OF the
library. Everybody is promised a good
time, the old as well as the young.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

There will be hot supper at the
residence of Mr.. Daniel Rsardon near
Workman on the evening of the 18th
for the benefit of the Presbyterian
parsonage. There will be plenty OF
good things to eat, and John Epps
promisesto eat supper at home so as
to insure plenty for all of the visitors.
Everybody go and help a good cause.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

Nothing succeeds as well as success.
J. L. McLeod's store made a nice exhi-
bition of ladies hats yesterday the new
fall effects, and many were the favor
able comments by the ladies who
visited the opening. In the millinery
line Mcleod is up to the uppermost and
it is good proposition to see his hats
before making a final selection.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

The commissioners of election for
Clarendon have been appointed, and
Immediately upon receipt of their
notices they should qualify at once, so
as not to delay the publication of the
notice to managers. The election is
not far off and the law requires the
commissioners to qualify, organize and
appoint managers. for all of this they
receive pay.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-10-10

The Mutual Dry Goods Company Ger
tainly made beautiful display at It's
millinery opening yesterday. Ihe
styles was the admiration Of the ladies
and many pattern hat was selected.
Mr.. Mcintosh the manager is deter
mined to do a large millinery business
this season as is evidenced by his Sc
lection Of goods.