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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-05
NAV Be Revised

That the present bill may be altered
to allow the eligibility of those who
marry up to the date of the passage
of the bill. that matter may be placed
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-05

Venice villas and Bungalows make
ideal homes at little expense
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
ARGAUR- LEWlS

which the young author has employed
prose. The scene is laid in Massachu-
sets town during the witchcraft days.
There is much fine satire and the vein
of whimsicaity so richly disclosed in
the plot of Mater crops out allur-
ingly.
No one acquainted with MacKaye' s
career can help wishing him success.
for he has fought valiantly for what he
has attained. He lived a precarious
existence in New York. writing occa-
sionally for the papers 10 gain the
bread and butter to sustain him In his
more serious literary endearors. He
worked his way through college. and
grubbed for 1t in Italy and Germany,
wherc he studied between working
hours. On his return to his native land
he took a position in a boys school
and still kept at his writing. He be-
lieved in the future of American dram
atists and kept his faith serene through
many hardships. About five years ago
he Joined the colony OF artists and
writers at Cornish, n. H, which the
late Augustus Saint-Gaudens founded.
There, in such company as Kenyon
Cox, Maxheld Parrish, Winston Church
iii and other well known artists and
literary men, he spends his time
working.
II am sure hope your Mater will
be success" I said.
$50 do L. he said simply. IF Il is
shall start right in on another one
which have IN mind"
And II 1t isn't7' I asked.
+Tii write another any way"
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02

Lewis is not a young man. He ad-
mits 1t himself. But have the ad-
vantage over mere YOUTH he said, for
can remember more.
For instance?" I suggested.
Well here's a story for starter
It's true, and so far as I know II has
never been published.
I'VE were playing Tngomar' in the
Olympic theater, st. Louis. Mary And
erson was the bright and lovely star,
shining at her brightest In this year
-1SS5 You remember there is big
mob scene in the play was the lead
er of the barbarians, and had long
spear in my hand. At certain juno
ture I felt somebody prod me with
his weapon I paid no attention to IL,
but concluded / had more than or
dinarily stupid super behind me. Then
was prodded again: and good, too.
turned to the bewhiskered heather
and said things / shouldn't. He only
laughed and pulled aside his false
beard q second. It was William Te-
cumseh Sherman, commander of the
United States army In the south.
What are you doing here? I asked
In a whisper.
"Just on a lark he said. The rea-
son I prodded you is just to show
that I am constitutionally averse to
travelling in the rear. You should let
me lead and see good light
sherman. as IS very well known.
was a great admirer OF Mary Ander-
son. she was standing IN ths wings
and laugAing at his theatrical debut
"Speakins of supsrs makes me think
OF another story.
This transpirefat the Lyceum thea
Tar In London. There was a long tun-
mel under the stage In which the su-
pers of the big production dressed
IT would accommodate 500 men easily,
Such q motley aggregation OF humanity
have never ssen outside that long,
dark cavernous apartment as that
which assembled On the occasions when
spectacular pieces or dramas with mobs
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
Arthur Lewis Talks

Old timers say that not since Charles
Matthews has there been q character
actor Of such finish and perfection an
Arthur Lewis, who IS the bishop Of
Lancashire in The Servant In the
House."
found he was monologist Of rare
Eattainments as well
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
This Decks Attractions

Van Ness-Percy MacKaye's new comedy.
Mater"
American Nance ONeil in Sardou's "Ihe
Sorceress"
Alcazar-White WhittIesey in The Prisoner
of Zenda"
Princess-Musical comedy "The Chaperons"
Orpheum-WiIl Cressy heading vaudeville bill
National-Vaudeville
Central -Melodrama, "The Black Eagle"
Chutes- Vaudeville and amusement park
Wigwam- Vaudeville
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27
State N eW S

Wade Hampton Sellers, the
notorious "blind tiger king
shot and killed Constable Jas.
A Farmer on February %. while
the latter was raiding Sellers
place in Columbia.
Deputy Sheriff R R Brunson
of Dillon was shot and almost
instantly killed last Sunday by
a negro named Coot Alfred, who
resisted arrest. The negro es-
!caped.
The United States senate has
confirmed the nomination OF
John L Dew and George, a Nc
'kee as postmasters at Latta and
Darlington, respectively.
Col Richard D Lee OF Sumter
is out as candidate for the short
term as United States senator.
The chsingang overseer II
Greenville will be tried in the
sessions court for fogging {
prisoner who swore out a war
rant for him.
Georgetown is urging Senator
IL G Walker to make the. race TO
United States Senate.
There was a disastrous fire il
lin Lancaster Saturday night il
which property valued at 2s,oo
dollars was destroyed. Tel
head of horses and mules per
ished in the flames.
Dillon has organized cham
Der of commerce.
CK Maxwell of Walhalla Wa
stricken with heart trouble Sat
; urday and died while out hunt
ing.
James w Dunning, for severa
years in the employ IN the cit
, of Columbia as policeman an
detective, died Sunday.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27
Business Locals.

Try a box of my tobacco for
22c. Wilkins.
Flour: William Tell is the
best. Try it. Car just arrived.
Wilkins.
Will save you money on sugar.
Cash. Wilkins.
Always in line on meat and
lard. Wilkins.
Big stock canned goods on
hand, and will save you money.
Wilkins.
Car of rice. Any good grade.
Price to suit You. Wilkins.
For SALE-Eight to ten thou
sand post cards 1t 10c a dozen.
2-2O.2t PS COURTNEY.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

Kingstree's church buildings
are not creditable to the town
and we hope to see this cond tlon
remedied in the near future. II
one denomination will set the
example we venture the predic'
ton that in three or four years
there will be several handsome
churches here.
MIR P A Hodges of Benefits
Vile, who, it will be remember.
ed, was recently appointed by
the South Carolina conference
as financial agent of Columbia
Female college, f led the morn
ing hour in the Methodist church
last Sunday presenting the mer-
it's of South Carolina's princi-
pal female college under the
of the Methodist de.
nomina ton. Mr. Hodges made
a strong presentation OF the
claims of this Institution upon
the Methodists of the State and
we understand that $500 was
subscribed to the college fund.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27
2-202t

"Health Coffee" is really the clos
est Coffee Imitation ever yet produc-
ed. This, the finest substitute ever
made, has recently been produced
by Dr. Shoop of Racine, Wis. Not
a grain of real coffee in it either
Health Coffee is made from pure
toasted cereals, with malt, nuts, etc.
Really it would fool an expert-who
might drink it for coffee. No TWEEN.
ty or thirty minutes boiling. "Made
in a minute, "saYS the doctor.
Peoples Mercantile Company.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all male
persons between the ages of eighteen
(1S) and fifty t5O) years that the com
mutation tax for the year 1908 Is Two
Dollars ($2.0O) or six (6) days; and as
I do not wish to require any one to
work ten (1O) hours per day for six (6)
days, would urge that everybody pay
their Communication tax, as l must
change the system employed last year
and cannot show any fayors to those
who do not pay.
s. J. SINGLETARY,
2-21-2t Supervisor.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27
Local and Personal

The town council is climbing
up the shade trees.
Mr. D z Martin, of the Trio
section, is said to be quite sick.
Mr. F Marion Britton of Church
was noted on our streets yester-
day.
DR. J Rhett Brockinton has
been spending several days in
town this week.
"Uncle" George Mitchum, we
learn, has been i'll for several
days this week.
Mr. r L Minis of Hebron call
ed pleasantly to see US while in
town one day last week.
Mrs N E Scott of Benson is
visiting the family of her son,
Mr. N D Lesesne.
Mr. ] G McElveen of Lake
City spent Sunday in town visit
ing DR. w V Brockinton.
Miss Lula Myers of Latta has
been visiting the family Of Mr. J
S Fulton near town.
Mr. W G Wilson, of the Indian
town section, had business at
the county seat Saturday.
Mr. j J N Graham, of the
Cades section, was in Kingstree
Friday of last week on business.
The next term of court will
convene here the 4th Monday in
March, Judge g G Dantzler pre-
siding.
Hon John S Graham of Nor.
risvilqe visited Kingstree Mon
day and his many friends were
glad to see him.
Mr. EA Watts has moved in
to one of the new brick stores
on East Main street. See his
new ad. this week.
Mr. RA Watts of Goldsboro,
NC, spent several days here
last week with his son, Mr. Eu-
gene Watts.
Mr. Louis Jacobs, Jr, OF
Charleston came up Sunday and
spent the day with his parents
in town.
Miss Florrie Stubbs, who i:
now teaching at Enterprise, s c
spent Washington's birth-da!
with friends in town.
Mayor L " Gilland spent se7
eral days in Charleston this weel
under medical treatment. Som
disease of the ear is his malady
The notice of the Farmers
Union which appeared last wee
placed the hour of meeting at l
pm. Of course it should hav
been II a m.
Miss Annie Snipes of Kings
tree passed through the cit
this morning returning from
visit in Marion.-Forence Time
February "a.
Mr. L Fl Fairey, the efficier
and obliging cashier of the Ban
of Kingstree, spent Washing
toms birthday with relative
in Branchville, his old home.
When you notify us to chang
your paper from one postoffit
to another always give US tt
former postoffice as well as tt
new address.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27
Read the Farmers & Merchants
Banks ad. this issue.

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
SaIve is best for cuts, burns, boils,
bruises and scratches. 1t is especi-
ally good for piles. Sold by W. L..
Wallace, Nj. D.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27
Kisiudged

George: mamma, is the
man that makes the bread at
the bakery called loafer?"-
March Nppincohfs.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

WANTED-A settled white woman to
cook for family Of FIVE. Must be good
cook and neat. Good home and wages
to right person. MRS W D BRYAN,
Taft, S &. 2-O-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

Iosr-on Sunday night, the 10th
int, at Lake CitY- q white female
pointer dog with pale liver spots. An
swers to name Of Lula Ten dollars
reward il returned to the Undersigned
CovINGToN, Cades. 5. c.
2-2T-2t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27
SPECIAL NOTICES

Transient Notices will be Published
In This Column at the Rate Of One
Cent a Word for Each Issue. No ad-
uertisement taken for less than 70
cents.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

For RENT-Any one wishing to renk
q house and ten or fifteen acres OF
land in the Town af Kingstree will do
we'll to apply at once, to Mrs Thos n
Gilland, Kingstree. s &. 2-l3-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

LosT-A large red and white cow
with brass tip on each horn. Reward
tofnder who will notify T N WILDER,
2-N-tf Rosemary, S. G.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

lids lSdSSu liS SoiS oh~N
stables of Mr. &c Th mas ant
will hereafter conduct the bus
ness. Mr. Hawkins was a resi-
dent Of Kingstree for several
years and has many friends
both in town and county wh' {
are glad to welcome him back
Mr. Hugh Cecil Smith o
Charleston was in town Sunda.
visiting at the home of Mr. anc
Mrs Louis Jacobs, on Malr
street.
Mr. P , Snowden, one CT Will
liamsburg's most substantial
citizens, had business in town
Tuesday and favored The REC
ORD with an agreeable visit.
Mr. G Ollie Epps has a new ad
this week, Waterman's Ideal
fountain pens and school books.
Get the best of either or both at
lowest prices at his store.
A party from town went to
Florence last evening to see
Tom Dixon's play, "The Clans
man." We are unable to obtain
the names of the members OF
the party.
Mrs ] s Eron is in New York
purchasing her spring stock of
dry goods, dress goods and no.
tions. Look out tor her ad.
when she returns in a week or
two.
Attention IS called to notices
of both the Farmers union and
the Cotton association, ,announc-
ing meetings to be held here On
the first Monday in March. For
the latter Mr. e D Smith -
scheduled to speak.
Whether you are a regular
correspondent or not, sign your
real name to every letter sent
US for publication. There is no
objection to a nom de plume or
initials, but we must also have
the writer's real name on file.
We extend our sincere sympa-
thy to Mr. Starr, of the Rutledge
County News, in the death OF
his little girl, Charel- The tiny
hands Of these little ones build
life's wall as true and strong as
the skies are blue and to be be-
reft of one is a blow that tears
our heart strings almost asun'
\ der.
We received yesterday a hall
dozen communications intended
for this weeks issue. AS We
, have stated time and time agair
, we cannot publish lengthy ar
A.. ticles that each US later than
; Tuesday noon in the current is
/, sue. If our correspondent!
cannot think of sending in thei
: articles until publication da.
postpone them until the mex
issue.
y George Washington's birth
a day was spent here quietly AM
}, pleasantly, none of the store
being closed, no parades and n
reading of the farewell addres
{ of the "Father of his Country.
K George Washington was beyon
: doubt a most remarkable mar
S but it is hard to enthuse owe
the natal day of one who die
e over 100 years ago.
There is a movement takin
definite form to build a $12,0C
Methodist church in Kingstret
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

FOB SALE-sOO Tons Kainit. also 9TH
er fertilizers n large or small lots to
suit purchaser Call or write and get
our prices before buying. FARMERS
SUPPLY Co. 2-Z0-N
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

Losr-On streets of Lake City lady 8
gold watch, Waltham. II jewels. Back
Of case contains name Virgie in raised
letters set with rubies and diamonds.
Liberal reward paid to finder.
2-27-1t NJ ID NESMITA.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

Read the Farmers 4 Merchants
Banks ad. this issue.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

For RENr-F0ur room outage N
East Kingstree: Apply to MRS G NJ
CHANDLER, Kingstree, S G. 2-2O-2t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

WANrED-ExYerienced young man as
grocery salesman must be sober, willing
to work and furnish references. Ad-
dress Y q care TIE RECORD. 2-20-2t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-27

For SALE-la0 bushels Allen Long
Staple cotton seed which cotton this
season sold for 20 and u cents .pouna.
Price 75c bushel- j X Brockington,
Mdiantown, s. g.. 26A
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
Is He Here?

Occasionally man is found III
every community who thinks he
canno: afford to be subscriber to
4 los newspaper. Does he take
III his pencil and ligur> in me
!.ni,al way the cost OF week
paper at a dollar and a hall 4 ve..r::
Does he calculatingly prove that
his eXpenS is BIZ three bits i.r
thirteen weeks. twelve and one
T. :llf cents month. three cents a
week, less than half a cent a day:
Does he in fairness to himself
make comparison OF this paper ex-
Dense to his tobacco bill or other
indulgences he might forego witt,
profit: Not much. That dadd.
dollar which lie pays for the 10
~ "-wsnaDer has been dangling
before his eyes and growing big
ecr at every glance, until it as
s"mes TIE proportions OF Fer
ris wheel in his imagination.-La
Jlinta Tribune.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
They Are "Ferninst."

Prowers is "ierninst" everyone
and every faction. VI the county
d '.nnventio, cf the Democrats at
Granada. last Saturday. a resolu-
ton Was presented instruc;ing the
delegates to Pueblo to vote
against Speer, Smith. Patterson
Evans and Buchtel The dele
~ali"" viii not mix in the fight.
Tie delegates to the convention
are S. !. Mccarthy. George II.
Thorne. ]. $. Rowe, J. S. Nc
Chung. c. d. Baldwin. A. L.
Beavers. ]. l.. Woods. Thomas
EEan and w. W. Esly.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
Deaths Sssu,snsaa.

Dickinson-Martin r. Dickinson.
at Granada. Colo. on Sept. S.
1908. Of heart failure. aged e.
years. Interment was in the
family plot. Granada.
Deceased was highly esteemed
throughout the Valley and his
sudden demise will shock a large
number when they read this little
paragraph. Services We're held in
the family residence. Rev. Charles
IT. Blom preaching the last sad
vitcs. The Odd Fellows, OF which
deceased was a conspicuous
member. conducted the ceremon-
les at the grave.
Mr.. Dickinson is survived by a
widow and seven children. viz:
Grant Dickinson of Canon City.
Mrs. F. w. Starr of Fowler, Colo :.
'rrs. Harry Noble of Granada.
Mrs. Nathan Mendenhall of Ora
NADIA. Mrs. Charles H. Thatcher
OF Holly. and Miss Bessie Dickin-
son of Granada.
A large number of people from
Holly and vicinity attended the
funeral, which was large and
impressive one. Among the con-
tingent Of ladies from Holly were
Mesdames y. F. Vidal. Ed Lewis
and Mrs. John Simpson.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
Take Something for That.

The Syracuse Republican comes
o.,l OF its shell long enough to ut
l.":. 81 r:e', abou, The Chicitain 5
effort To save the Louisa Alcott
home. in Concord. and then. tor
lo'sc-lillc. seek inocuors dcsue-
tutft un'il the next spasm.
To 1i'sn little women of
America" who have read Miss Al
colts books. our brilliant contem
nnr,rv ~. = seem W. 4 bnn,,s 90
"eat piera with hole cut in the
:e"ter. We world sc"oe :: to th
.'i,.-'nl.- Of \escl,lanius that he
Ia { s. .'ne.l ing for his liver.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
Prowers County Fair.

The Prowers County Fair. more
popular than ever. begun last
Tuesday and winds up today. The
managers Of the enterprise have
done all in their power to make
this the greatest fair ever held IN
the county. There is entertain
ment for both old and young and
each department in the way of
exhibits Tor premiums is to be
well represented. On Thursday
an excursion was run over the
Arkansas Valley branch to La
mar. the fare being one way for
the round trip, which was well
patronized.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
Likes The Cfieftain.
73I Prospect. Kansas City. Mo,

7.sI Prospect. Kansas City. Mo.
September l, 1908
Editor Chieftain:
! nave 1ese'ved Two copies OF your
though 50 far as | know | have no ac
Quaintances in your town presume
the paper is meant for some other R.
d. Taylor. If he is acquainted in
your town he certainly would enjoy
reading The Chieftain because it is
splendid local paper Yours truly.
Rufus D. Taylor.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
KEEP OFF"

All persons are warned not to tres
pass on my farm, one and one half
miles west Of the bridge south Of
Holly, and two miles east, south OF
Holly. II caught they will be
prosecuted to the fnll extent Of the
law, ~ much damage has been
done on said premises.
THOS. NJ. WILSON.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
Eiler Doaiesvy

=. }. D'nIsavy, we'll known
news paper uian of Denver. has
assumed control of the Trinidad
Advertiser.
The change will certainly be
beneficial. as Steve is good fight
-r who knows how to present his
ideas in the most virile Irish in
the dictionary. Las Animas county
democracy will be big gal ner
from the addition Of Donleavy TO
its ranks. Success la t.le new editor
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11

The finest poultry OF the world
is. grown i'll the irrigated West.
There will be poultry show in
the International Exposition Al
buquerque September 2o-October
10. and Colonel R. F.. Twitchell.
Secretary of the National Irriga-
ton Congress. invites growers to
write him for the premium list,
which will consist Of liberal
prizes, cups. etc. There will be
no entry fees charged.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11

MIR. y. y. Martin OF Lincoln,
Neb.. father of the genial baker,
A. B. Martin, after taking in the
beauties of Holly for week, re-
turned to his home last Sunday
'r. Martin is deeply impressed
with Holly as the future great city
Of the Arkansas Valley.
Mrs. Leonard White and son
Barton left last Sunday for Bo-
gard, Mo-, her old home, for a
brief visit. On next Sunday Mr..
White starts for Kansas City,
where he will join wife and baby,
and together they will visit the
eastern markets for complete
line OF millinery and fall and win
ter goods.
Don't fail TO stop at The Home
Bakery and take home a real Col
fee Cake for Sunday.
~ M. lise, the grea, base bali
rooter, stopped off of nine this
morning. He was on his way
from Nevina, Oklahoma, his pres
ent home, TO Holly for a few days
stay.-Syracuse Republican.
Master Park Athey OF The
Chieftain staff, who has been tax
ing in the sights OF the metropo-
lis by gas light. arrived last Mon
day, and his familiar voice may
now be heard yelling for copy"
"r what in Tophet's this word?"
He says that Holly's the place to
live. after all.
MIR. Boone Pugh the tonsorial
artist, has deserted his first love,
Holly, and wended his way to
Granada. where he has taken
charge Of the Robert Fox place.
Who said "Next?"
Mrs. John l.. Robinson is siow-
" convaiescing from her recent
illness.
Messrs. c. A. Pinkham and
John l.. Robinson started for the
Western slope, intent upon visit
ing the Montrose and Grand
Junction country, and will be alb
sent about ten days.
At albuquerque they especially
will be interested in the Exposi-
tion and its exhibits OF the prod
uc,s of the desert West by artif-
cial irrigation. This is one of the
things they will be Shown"
Mr. Ray Appel left yesterday
for brief tripsto Denver.
Mrs j. F. Hill, of Clayton, N. NJ.
arrived last Monday, in order that
her children may attend the Holly
schools.
This. office frequently receives
from different parts OF the county
well written items for publication
to which the writers names are
not signed. Correspondents are
earnestly requested to attach the
name of writer-not necessarily
for publication, but simply as =
guarantee of good faith. Remem-
Der also that communications
should reach lis as early as Wed
nesday.
Iikss The Ch;eft.io
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
wArERwORkS

The extensive welI-'irilling mn
chinery Of Laugh Bros is now in
SHAPE, and the full crew will b- al
work tomorrow tSaturoayJ.. 1t is
calculated that IL we'll of sufficient
depth for the municipalities need
can lp driilr'l in twenty days.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-09-11
Hswsea- ksaaey Cs.edy Co.

The Howard Kenney company,
,eoasisting of comedy and concert,
is billed for the Opery house to-
morrow Saturday evening The
entertainment is said to be q
striL ingiy funny one, aud from
what we learn the Howard Ken
uey company has spared no. e1-
peense in gathering together some
of tie best performers on the road.
Secure your tickets early
Popular prices.