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Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
KENTON.
children's Day Services Held With Much Sue
cess-LOcaI Happenings and Personal
Mention,


Special Correspondence to the Times.
Kenton, June 12:-Childrens Day
Services were observed in Kenton M.
f. Church Sunday evening. The
church was beautifully trimmed and |
the following program was rendered:
Song, Choir; Invocation; Song, Choir;
Recitation, "Childrens Day Greeting"
Bernice Attix; Exercise, "What the
Flowers say" Recitation, "The Rest
less Boy in Church." Jesse Green;
Song, "God is Near Me-" Pauline
Walker; Recitation, "When Mother is
Away" Mary Clark; Song, Choir; Ex-
ercise, "This you all can do" Recita
ton, "Only a Rose Bud" Beatrice
Cook; Song, by the School; Recita
ton, Goods Messengers, Edna Attix;
Song, Choir; Recitation, "Help Some
body" Katherine Johns; Exercise,
''Seven Little Sunbeams;" Recitation,
"Growing," Thomas Attix; Song,
Choir; Recitation, "The Land of
Smiles" Elva Attix; Exercise, The
Worlds Boquet; Recitation, GA happy
Accident" Lee Remly; Song, Choir;
Recitation, Anna Hoffecker; Recita-
ton, "The Day for the Children"
Grace Arthurs; Song, Choir; Exercise,
"Rose Drill;'' Recitation, Rachel
Downs; Song by Choir and Flag Ex-
ercise; Benediction.
Personals: Mrs. Louis Steele of
Philadelphia, has been visiting relatives
here. Mr.. John Coverdale spent Sun
day with his parents near FELTON,. =
Miss Florence Garrison of Cheswold
was the guest of her sister Mrs. George
Curey Sunday Harry Carey of
Chester is visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. James Frazier. Miss Helen
Dufendefer of Wyoming is visiting
Miss Rachel Downs. Mrs. May Walls
and daughter of Wilmington spent
Sunday with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
D. Wilds.-Miss Anna Downs of Will
mington spent Sunday with her par
ents. Mr.. E. B. Downs, who has 8
saw-mill in Virginia is visiting his
family. Miss Lula Bailey of Clayton
was the guest of Mrs. Sadie Walker
Sunday. Mrs. John Webster spent
Sunday near Dover. Benjamin Solo
way who has been working in Virgins
has returned home.- Mrs. William d
Hicks of Tacony, Pa, is visiting re
latives in town.-Mr. 0. Thompson o
Smyrna was a guest in town Sunday
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
BLACKBIRD.
Public School Closes Friday for the Summer
MOuths-LOcaI Happenings and Personal
Mention,
Special Correspondence to the TIMES.

Special Correspondence to the TIMES.
BLAcKBIRD, June 2:-Blackbird
Public School closed on Friday May
Sth, for the summer vacation. A picnic
was held Saturday in the camp meet
ing woods which was largely attended.
Blackbird Sunday School will hold
their Children's Day service Sunday
evening June 18th. A very interest
ing program will be rendered begin
ming at o'clock.
On Monday evening May the 4tb,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Guessford en-
tertained at their home near Town
send, jolly straw-ride from Black
bird. Those present were as follows
Misses Mollie Watson, Mamie Pierson
Messrs. Harvey Records, Oliver Guess
ford, David Stats.
als:-Miss Clara Fenemore o.
st. Georges spent Saturday and Sun
day with her parents Mr.. and Mrs
William Fenemore. Miss Lillian Yves
and Miss Julia Wells of Townsend
spent Saturday with Miss Beulal
BGckson. Mr.. and Mrs. Herber
Richardson of Dover spent severa
days of last week with Mr.. and Mrs
Theodore Ferguson. Stella NJ
Richardson left on Monday for he
home in Pittsville, Md. Mr.. Davi
ID. Stats left on Sunday for Still
Pond, Md, where he will visit his sis
ter Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Mathews
Miss Fannie W. Taylor and Mis-
Nellie Mccullough of Camden, N. J.
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Thee
dore Ferguson. Mr.. Herbert Hall {
Camden, n. j., spent Sunday wit
Miss r. Claire Records. Mrs. b. I
Ferguson of Camden, N. j., is visitin
Mr.. r. G. Brockson.-M AM
Ward of Dover spent several days viii
Miss Martha G. Ferguson.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
THCROUGHFARE NECK.
Wedding of Much Interest Quietly SOiemnlzed
at Smyrna Circuit Parsonage Friday
Night-PersOual Mention.

Special Correspondence to the Times
THoRoUGHFARE NECK, June 12:-Mr.
Elmer David son of John DAVID and
Miss Grace Keiser, daughter of Will
liam Keiser, both of Thoroughfare
Neck were quietly married at the
Smyrna Circuit Parsonage, last Fri
day night, June 8th. Mr.. and Mrs.
David will reside in Philadelphia,
where he has accepted position with
his uncle, Mr.. Victor David who is in
the commission business. While they
will be very much missed, we extend
our hearty congratulations and wish
| them much success.
PersonaIs:-Miss Mable and Katie
Fenemore of Philadelphia, spent Sun
day with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Fenemore.-Mr. William Nc
Call of Philadelphia, spent last week
with his aunt, Mrs. Anna Gibbons, al
Flemings Landing. Mr.. Oliver Stats
of Camden, N. j., is visiting his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Stats al
Taylors' Bridge. Mr.. William Lank
of Wilmington, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Coming. Mr.
Bert Keiser Of Wilmington, is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Keiser.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

Thousands annually bear witness to
the efficiency of Early Risers. These
pleasant, reliable little pills have long
born reputation second to none as a
laxative and cathartic. They are as
staple as bread in millions of homes.
Pleasant but effective. Will promptly
relieve constipation without grIping.
Sold by William F. Dunn, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

PessOnaI.-Prof. McBee is entertain
ing his son-in-law, Mr.. J. A. Frlcker,
of San Juan, Porto Rico. The latter
came on to join his wife and children
who have been visiting her father for
several months. s.-Henry Mason of
Philadelphia has moved into the Green
property and will make Clayton his
headquarters hereafter.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

The festival and concert given at
the High School Friday and Saturday
for the benefit Of the High School
Piano Fund met the fullest expecta-
tions of those who had the entertain
ment in charge. Strawberries and
cream were had in abundance and the
local talent displayed made ita delight
full occasion musically as we'll as So
cially. The gross proceeds amounted
to S4S. So from which the School will
net about $27O7. AS there was only
$1S.22 balance due on the piano, the
school will have a small balance tC
carry over for another year for the
purpose of making additional improve
ments to the school.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
An Alarming Situation

frequently results from neglect of
clogged bowels and torpid liver, until
constipation becomes chronic. This
condition is unknown to those who use
DIR. Kings New Life Pills; the best
and gentlest regulator OF Stomach
and Bowels. Guaranteed by Benton
N. Weldon, Smyrna, druggist. Price
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
Properly Preparing for Summer Means
Using an Eddy Refrigerator.


Easily that a little
at
d this particular of refgeors giving the
stopi IRE showing all nj prices
$175O
5000 $500 SO25 $i125 SI25 $5O S2OO
Main Floor.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

See change of advertisement of
Warner & Blair. This firm which is
at the lead of one of the hustling en-
terprises of Clayton, is advancing to
the front in the manner of accommo-
dating the public. Read what they
have to say this week.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
The sipcerest tribute that can be paid

>rThe sincerest tribute that can be paid
to superiority is imitation. The
many limitations of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve that are now before the
public prove it is the best. Ask for
Dewitt's. Good for burns scalds,
chafed skin, eczema, letter, cuts,
bruises, boils, and piles. Highly rec
omended and reliable. Sold by William
F. Dunn, Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching, Blind. Bleeding, Protrudina
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re
fund money if PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure in 6 to IA DAYS. SOC.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

The sworn statement OF the manufac-
lures protects you from opiates in Keu-
ney's Laxative Honey and Tar-the
cough syrup that drives the cold out OF
your system. Sold by William F..
Dunn, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
That Awning Been Ordered Yet =?

Why wait. Wen soon be having the
good old fashioned kind of hot weather.
and then what-somebOdy'S sure TO be dis
appointed. Don't let it be you. Putting
an awning in use means another room
added to a hOme-the room that's most
used and best appreciated, too. Let us
send our man to name you prices-there's
no charge for estimating. Second Floor.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT,
CLAYTON.
Items OF Interest Cleaned From the DOiugs
In and About Town.

Ewell's M. P. Sunday School will
give their Children's Day Exercises
next Sunday evening.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
Bamboo Screens.

Best shade there is Excludes all the suns while
mng free circulation Enables aud not to be
We're showing both natural bamboo and the painted kind
(not dyed They're heavy outside
effected changes All eight foot
priced complete ready for hanging:
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
HammOCks.

orch. Hang one under the trees on
you on your outings No matter
D be thoroughly enjoyed If you've
eciate just what's being missed. If
n ask anyone who has one in use.
lille the assortment is complete.
combinations. Have spreader at
wide comfortable pillows and are
Starting at 81. rs there's full show
Second floor.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

Interest now centers in the Com
mencement Exercises to be held in
Clayton Wednesday evening, June
the 9th. While there will be only
one graduate, Miss Beatrice Downing,
Professor McBee will endeavor to
make the Commencement occasion as
interest as though the class contained
many graduates. 1t is understood
that the Rev. Charles A. Hill of Will
mington has been invited to give the
address. In addition to this there will
be some musical features and altoge-
ther the Commencement promises to
be instructive as we'll as entertaining.
st. Paul NJ. E. Sunday School rem
dered their Children's Day Exercises
at the church Sunday eve ming before
a we'll filled house. The success oi
the evening was somewhat marred by
the storm which came up during the
progress of the exercises which had {
tendency to cause the congregation tC
become restless. The program was
gone through with enthusiasm, thu
decorations were pretty, and the mu
sic we'll rendered part of the ser
rice. Asbury Sunday School Orches
Of Smyrna assisted in the catch.
music rendered under the able direc
ton of Chorister Rogers. The meet
ing was presided over by Superinten
T. E. White. All those who took par
acquitted themselves with credit.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

Swing hammock on your
the lawn. Take 1t along with
where it is put in use It's sure
never owned one you can't appr
you want to know all about the
It's the best time to order v
These show many fine cole
each end, fringed valance and
made of extra heavy materials.
Prices are interesting, too.
ing as high as $500.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
For the June Bride, Out Glass
is Always Appreciated

Going remember friends this month Wve mazda seol
TINS department. Or stock complete
as present. Choce productions
all beautiful patterns
chosen be large SMALL there's
of the - NN - N-' ~ "V-N
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
Big Store for Negroes--Ex-
pertinent to be Made in
New York.

New York, Dec. 2.-The four
story building at the corner of
Forty sixth street and Eighth
avenue has been purchased by
the Metropolitan Mercantile and
Realty company, and will be
opened about May | next as
department store and bank for
colored people. 1t will be the
first enterprise OF the sort ever
started on large scale in the
North, although the same COM
pany is now operating a store at
Plainfield, n. j., as well as larg-
er establishments ia Baltimore,
Md. and Savannah, Ga.
The Metropolitan Mercantile
aud Realty company has a capi
tai stock of $1,000,0O0 and has
nearly 5000 stock holders scat
tered all over the United States.
Its officers are some of the best
known men of the race. Among
the stocsholders-and some of
them are officers of the company
are practically all the colored
ministers in Greater New York
and eminent preachers from
other sections Of the country.
The opening of the department
store at Forty SIKH street and
Eighth avenue will furnish en-
ployment for several hundred
colored boys and girls, and a
score or more OF older colored
persons. 1t is the policy of the
company, in all its operations, to
employ only those of their own
race.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05

carving knife from beneath his
coat and cut away the moulding
from The screen on the front door.
He then smashed a pane of glass
IN the door, reached his arm in
the inside, turned the key in the
lock and threw back the bolt.
As he started to enter the house
Ethel, armed with her fathers
revolver, fired two shots at him.
both bullets lodging in his body.
Briggs hesitated for a moment
and then kept on The child fred
three more shots, every bullet
taking effect and Briggs stag
gered back ard fell dead on the
steps
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
The Old Time Farmer All
Right.
lntelligencer.

Anderson lntelligencer.
One OF the County's old time
farmers was in our office yes
terday and in talking about
things in general the cotton
question soon popped up
"Eleven cents for cotton is
ali right, | suppose, under pre-.
sent conditions," said our friend
"but | can't make as much mon
ey at that price now as | used to
wehn cotton was six or seven
cents. Labor is at the bottom of
our troubles. 1t is just half what
it used to be in quantity, one.
tnird what it used to be in quail
iiy, and twice what ii used TO be
In price. However, I'm Old
fashioned sort of farmer, and |
guess | will get along. My chill.
dren never tasted western meat
in their lives, and my cattle have
never been fed on western corn.
There is always home raised meat
In my smokehouse and the home
raised corn In my cribs never
runs out. I'm fixed all right ;
if | did not make another thing
| could feed my family and my
stock tor twelve solid months on
what we'vn got stored mp at
home.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
Florida Negroes Fight Sew
en- Shot.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. .
Seven negroes shot, three OF
whom will die, is the result of
a general row ami shooting affray,
growing cut Of an old teud, at
Henrietta, seven miles from this
city this morning. Those fatally
wounded are Lester Brunson,
Alexander Prime and James
Hadiey. They are in the hos pital
here tor treatment, as are the
other four wounded men. Seven
negroes charged with doing the
shooting have been arrested ard
are in Jail here The climax came
through one negro striking an
other with fence picket. Friends
OF each armed themselves aud
the war began. The jawbone of
one OF the negroes was shattered
and his tongue shot off.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
ON MAIN STREET, LANCASTER > @

That will cure the worst case of
inebrietv that ever afflicted n
person. 1t will make the drunk
ard return to the thoughts and
tastes OF his childhood, when he
loved the luxuries nature hao
provid d tor him and when his
appetite had not become contain
mated by false, cultivated d tastes
ana attendant false desires and
imaginary pleasures.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
A Young Heroine--Girl Kills
Man who was Advancing
into House with Carving
Knife.

Thornton, r L., Dec. L.
+ hel smith, the l3 year-old
daughter OF Special Policeman
Leonard Smith, is under arrest
tonight al The House Of Chief nf
Police kimbaI, charged with
killing Elmer Briggs, resident
OF Thornton.
Special Officer Smith took
pity upon Mrs. Briggs, who had
been deserted by her husband ,
and he and mis- wife received
Mrs. Br ggs and her three chi :
'ren into their home and were
arranging TO sen! them 20 the
home of Mrs. Briggs brother,
who lives In Niantico.
This afternoon, during the
absence Of Mrs Smith, Briggs
arrived at the Smith house and
demanded admission which was
refused. Briggs drew large
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
Attention, Cotton Growers

The members OF the Southern
Cotton Growers Association
and the farmers generally, will
take notice that the next regular
meeting of the Lancaster county
Association will be held at the
court house next Saturday, Dec
Sth, at IL o'clock, a. m.
There will be complete re
organization at this meeting, ard
a large attendance is therefore
earnestly desired. The meeting
will also elect delegates to the
State meeting, which will be
held in Columbia on Wednesday
Jan 2, 1907.
L. j. Strait, Pres.
Geo. w. Jones, Sec.
Lancaster, S. G. Dec. 3. 1906
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05

Mems 2.25 Dress Shoes, chal-
lenge 1.49.
Mems dress genuine Wei Kid,
. 90 kind, challenge price 2.39.
Mems dress fox calf Shoes, $50
kind, challenge price 24S.
Ladies' Blucher oil grain, sold
at 200, challenge 1.29.
5000 mems white handkerchiefs
sold at &c, challenge price &c.
100 mems Suits, sold at 900.
challenge price 397.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
Plagman Hammond Hurt in
Rock Hill.
Rock dill Herald.

Mr.. 5. B. Hammond, a hagman
on the Charleston division OF the
Southern, stepped in an open
water PIT on the pavement in
front ofthe Rock Hill Supply Co.'S
store Thursday and sustained
painful injuries. He fell on the
hard pavement. breaking one rib
and trni3ing one shoulder badly.
His Injuries were attended by
DR.. /. A. Crawford and he is
getting along very we'll, but NAV
ue lald up Tor several DAYS. II
is not known how The pii come
TO be left open, but ii was prob
ably uncovered bv children play
ing on the streets.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05

One lot American Beauty cor
sets, sold at LOO, challenge CSC.
5000 yds 3 4 domestic, sold at
o., challenge price 43c.
1000 yds canton flannel, sold at
1Oc, challenge price 7c.
1000 yds checks, sold at &c,
challenge price 44c.
One lot ladies' black hose, sold
at 1Oc. challenge price 7c.
One lot mems J hose, sold attic.
challenge price &c.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
a Year OF Blood.

The year i9Q% will long he remembered
IN the home OF f y. Jacket OF AlH,ncc.
KY rs year ni blood; which flowed so
copiously from MIR. Jackets lungs that
death seemed very near He writes: severe
bleeding from the lungs and frightrul
cough had brought me at deaths door
when began taking DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption with the astonish-
ing result that after taking four bottles [
was completely restored and as time has
proven permanently cured Guaranteed
tor Sore Lungs. Coughs and Colds. at j +.
Mackey Co, Crawford Bros and Funder-
burk Pharmacy
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05

100 pair mems pants, sold at
ESQ, challenge price 50.
100 pair pants, sold at 3 O,chal
lenge price 1.99.
so overcoats. sold at 100, chal-
lenge price 3 80.
so overcoats, sold at $50, chaI,
lenge price 4.69.
20 boys Suits with belts, sold
at 2 90, price 139
25 boys Suits, sold at 8 OO, ,chal
lenge price l SO.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05

One lot dress goods, sold at 15c,
challenge price 114c
One lot dress goods, sold at 25c,
challenge price 1910.
5000 yds apron gingham, sold
at &c, challerge price SIC.
5000 flannelette, sold at 12c,
challenge price Sic.
5000 yds outing, cold at &c,
challenge price 4 ic.
Sale closes December 1st.
Look for the yellow sign.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05

% young meme Suits, sold at
80, challenge price 2.9S.
Gents coats, fancy trimmed, 3
and dollar value, challenge 1.79
and 19S.
One lot sample pants, tailor
made, 6 and Z dollar value, chal.
lenge price 2 9S.
One lot children's hose, sold at
TO-, challenge price &c.
One lot boys suspenders, sold
at 1Oc, challenge price &c.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
Famous Strike Breakers.

The most famous strike breakers in the
land are DR.. Kings New Life Pills. When
liver and bowels go on strike, they quickly
settle the trouble. and the purifying work
goes right on Best cure for constipation,
headache and dizziness 25c mt j. +
Mackey Co. Crawford Bros, and Funder-
burk Pharmacy. druggists
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
GOLDEN OPPORTUNlTY---NOW


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Summons for Relief
Complaint not Served.l
STATE OF SOUTH CAROL
Lancaster County


Court of Common Pic
Charleston Live Stock
Plaintiff,
against
samuel w Birmingham,
To the Defendant, Samu
ingnam
You are hereby sumnt
CURED to answer the conn
action, which was this az
Office of the Clerk Of II
Lancaster county, and tor
OF your answer To the 5
on the subscribers at tho
Springs Block in the tON
ter, >. & within twenty
the service hereO', exclus.
day of such ervice; and fly
al wer the complaint within
aforesaid the Plaintiff in this
Will apply TO the Court for the re
demanded in the complaint
Dated November ,, A. D., 1906
GREEN IL HINES,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
- j. + Gregory,
seal G. G. G. L.C.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-12-05
Fruit and Intemperance.
From What to Eat.

There is but one sure cure for
the drinking disease or habit,
and that is the simplest of all.
The cure consists in eating fruits.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
BIG PENNSYLVANIA LOAN
FOR S50,0OO,OOO SIGNED

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29.-The Gil
rard Trust Company has finished the
signing and sealing Of the $4,000. 900
French franc loan placed in Paris by
the Pennsylvania railroad, and today
Samuel w. Morris. the assistant secre-
tary OF the Girard Trust Company, VIII
sail for Paris TO oversee the delivery Of
the Issue 10 the French bankers.
The transaction involves a vast
amount Of detail work There are
100000 certificates of 500 francs denomi-
nation, and 2O,0t0 certificates of 25OO
francs denomination There were re-
qulred for the execution Of these Ger
uncates l,26oOJo signatures aud the af-
liking of 10000 seals The Girard
Trust Company appointed ten addi-
uonal assistant secretaries. who signed
their names continuously each day for
nearly two months. and four skilled rep
Tesentatives Of the company We're also
employed each day in counting and ex-
amlnlng the certificates TO avoid mis-
takes and omissions
The certificates, as completed for
shipment 10 Paris, weigh AZ tons.
without the boxes ia which they are
contained.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
Weak Story of Accused.
LEW POWELL ON A FOUL
WINS FROM THOMPSON

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. 29.-Lew
Powell won his fight with Cyclone"
Thompson last night at Colma on a
foul IN the tenth round. but up 10 the
time that the foul blow ended the con-
test. it would have been a hard task
10 choose a winner.
The two men fought every. second OF
the time
Nine rounds had passed. I'm which the
fortunes Of war had been first with one
boxer and then with the other, and the
orlookers Were wondering how long hu-
man endurance could stand the pace the
men were setting. when they saw
Thompson draw his right ana with n
low upper cut hit Powell below the belt
The decision was promptly given TO
Powell.
Thompson showed himself a willing.
rushing fighter of the Battling Nelson
type He kept boring IN all the time
and even when Powell who outcIassad
him IN cleyerness. landed his LEFT labs
and right counters. the Eastern man
never let up