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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
= How Did It Get There.

During the fire on Friday a rather
queer thing happened to the Phoenix,
the colored fire company. While
playing a stream Of water on the
fire all of sudden the water ceased
to flow in sufficient volume to force
it ten feet. On examination a piece
of wood was found in the nosel, which
almost completely stopped it up. 1t
was taken out and the company was
soon at work again. But the ques-
tion is how did that piece Of wood
get in the pipe? 1t must have come
through the water mains as the nosel
was not stopped up until after the
company had been playing stream
of water on the fire for some time.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
PATRONS OF RURAL ROUTES
Are Respectfully Requested to Con
form to the Following Notice.

The following notice has been
sent to Postmaster Webster by
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gem
eral DeGraw with the request that
it be published:
"In view of the numerous com,
plants which have reached the De-
partment of delay in the delivery OF
mail and hardship imposed upon
rural carriers while serving their
routes due to the practice Of some
patrons placing loose coins in their
boxes for the purchase of stamps
each time they desire to dispatch
letters, you and the rural carriers
under your supervision are directed
to call the matter to the attention OF
patrons, and in proper and polite
manner urge that they provide them
selves in advance with as liberal
supply of postage as circumstances
will permit, and also suggest that
patrons place in their boxes a small
detachable cup of wood or tin in
which to place coins when neces-
sary in purchasing a supply of
stamps.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
ANOTHER HOME WEDDING.
MIR. Fl. S. Poole and Miss Lottie Will
Hanson Are Happily Married.

A very pretty home wedding oc-
Cured Sunday morning, January II,
at half-past ten o'clock, at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
R: C. Williamson, of Rockey Grove,
when Miss Lottie Williamson became
the bride of Mr.. Henry S. Poole, OF
Lexington, S. C. The Williamson
home was tastily decorated for the
occasion, the color scheme being
green and white. Quite a number OF
friends and relatives were gathered
to witness the happy event. While
Miss Julia Sawyer skillfully rendered
Mendellshons wedding march the at
tendants entered as follows:
Miss Annie Tool with q. P. Cor
bitt, Miss Mary Corbitt with Mr. r..
A. Pool, Miss Lessie Pool with Mr.
R. A. Corbitt, Miss Maggie Knots
with Mr.. L. NJ MILESTONE, Miss
Drucilla Williamson with Mr.. Col
ford Gleaton, Miss Pearl Gleaton
with Alexander Poole, Miss Estella
Reed with Mr.. w. r. Pool, MISS
Bertha Corbitt with Lloyd William
son, Miss Maggie Williamson with
Mr.. r. l.. Poole.
Then came Mr.. Pool and Miss Will
hanson, who slowly preceded to the
altar where the ceremony was per-
formed by the brides Pastor, Rev.
r. S. Wright The bride wore a
beautiful gown of white silk. Her
bridesmaids were daintily attired In
white gowns. The bridal party and
also large number of relatives and
friends enjoyed a sumptuous DIN
ner at the home of the bride.
The bride is the second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Williamson.
She Is an attractive young woman
and very popular with her friends.
Mr.. Poole is a very popular business
man of Lexington. Their popularity
was shown by the many presents the
happy young couple received. They
left for Lexington the next day,
which will be their future home.
Their many friends wish for them
long and happy life.
Rev. T. S. Wright.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
A MIDDAY FIRE.
Mr.. C. D. Kortjohn's Residence on
Amelia Street Burned.

Orangeburg had midday fire on
last Friday, when at one O'Clock the
residence of Mr.. c. D. Kortjohn on
Amelia Street was discovered to be
on fire. The alarm was Immediately
sent in, but owing to the fact that
the fire bell has been out of COM
mission for about week there was
some delay in locating the fire, the
existence OF which was made known
by the siren whistle. which is used
as a general alarm. Notwithstanding
this delay and the nigh winds which
prevailed at the time, the flremen
did very effective work and confined
the blaze to one building, although
there were others close by.
The burned house is the property
| of Mr.. John A. Zeigler, of Summer
Vile, and was worth about $4,000.
Mr.. Zeigler had $4,000 insurance on
the property, which will hardly cover
the loss, as the house is badly
wrecked. Some of Mr.. Kortjohn's S
furniture was saved, but in more
or less damaged condition from fire
and water. There was small
amount of insurance on the furn1-
ture, but not near enough to cover
one half of the loss. 1t was lucky
thing that the fire did not occur the
night before, as there was gale OF
wind blowing all night and we might
have had a much more serious con-
fagration.
AS was stated last week the ire
bell is being moved from its old To-
cation to a new steel tower on the
city's Saint John street property and
until this work is completed and the
connections made with the GameWell
Fire Alarm System the siren whistle
will have to be depended upon IN
case of fire. Those who have inspect
ed the ruins of the building burned
On Friday are convinced that the
fire originated in the extreme north
east corner between the ceiling and
th roof, which would indicate that 1t
was caused by rats and matches, as
there is no chimney within hfteen
feet of where the fire started.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
The Cotton Association.

The Orangeburg County Cotton
Association will meet in Orangebure
on next Monday. A good atten-
dance is desired as business of i'm
portance will come up for transac-
ton. There will be an election OF
officers and delegates to the State
Association, which meets in Colum-
bia on Wednesday, February 5. The
State meeting this year will be a
most important one, and some OF
our most level headed farmers should
be sent as delegates to it by the
County Association. Remember the
date of the meeting and be sure and
attend it.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Did Fine Work,

The fire department did splendid
work on last Friday during the fire
on Amelia street The first company
on the ground and went into action
was the Phoenix, the colored COM
pany. They behaved most gallantly
and soon had a stream of water on
the fire, which checked it consider
ably until the other companies ar
rived, which was in very short
time. All the firemen, white and
colored, did most effective work, and
the half burned building now stands
as monument to their prowess as
fire fighters. On behalf Of the citi-
zeas of the town we thank the fire.
men for its excellent and effective
work on Friday.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING.
MIR. Sol Kohn and Miss Bessie Stahl
Married in Atlanta.

Mr.. Sol Kohn, the efficient mana
ger of the Theo. Kohn mercantile
business of this city, and Miss Bes-
sic Stahl, a beautiful and charming
young lady of Atlanta, were married
in that city on last Wednesday eve
ming. The following account Of the
happy event is taken from the Allan
ia Journal:
1.-THE marriage of Miss Bessie
Stahl and Mr.. Sol Kohn, of Orange
burg, S. c., took place last evening
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Stahl, on Washing
ton street. The ceremony, (which
was witnessed only by the members
of the two families, was performed
by Rabbi David Marx and was fol-
flowed by a beautiful reception at
which over a hundred guests were
entertained.
The drawing room where the altar
was arranged was beautifully de-
corated with quantities of palms,
ferns and realistic garlands of white
wisteria and clusters Of great firing
ed chrysanthemum;.
The bridesmaids, Miss Alva Baum,
OF Dublin; Miss Flora Hirsch. Miss
Adelina Kohn and Miss Elsa Stahl
wore the daintiest of lingerie frock
ever slips of soft blue silk whicl,
with great bouquets of pink carna-
tions made most effective color
combination.
Miss Eda Stahl was maid Of honor
and wore lovely gown Of blue mes
saline made empire and trimmed
with lace. Her flowers were white
carnations.
The ribbon bearers, Miss Blanche
Hirsch and Miss Edna Benjamin,
wore lingerie gowns and the bride
was attractive in lovely princess
empire gown Of silvery white mes
saline. 1t was trimmed elaborately
with quantities Of princess lace and
she carried a shower bouquet OF
brides roses and lilies of the valley
Mr.. David Kohn, of Hogansville,
acted as best man.
The decorations in the dining
room were in pink, carnations being
the flowers used with garlands OF
smilax and tulle. In the centre OF
the table was tall vase filled with
fragrant carnations above which was
suspended a bell made of pink rose
petals. Candlesticks were shaded
with pink tapers and all the sweets
were in pink tints.
In cutting the brides cake, MISS
Winnie Cooper cut the ring, Miss
Adeline Kohn the thimble, and Miss
Henrietta Kohn the dime. When she
threw her bouquet it was caught by
Miss Alva Baum.
Mr.. and Mrs. ;Kohn left for four
weeks trip north, after which they
will be at home in Orangeburg, s.
C.
A number of lovely parties preced-
ed the wedding which were given
by the friends who regret that Mrs
Kohn's marriage takes her from AT
ianta.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Paw Tn! Pay Up,.

We have sent out number OF
hills to subscribers who are some
what behind, and In order to catch
up and comply with the law We
have made them a very liberal prop
osition, which we feel that any hon
est man will be glad to jump at. we
will send out notices to all the other
subscribers who do not pay up in
4 week or ten days. Those VINO DO
not pay up will be dropped in ac-
cordance with the rules Of the Post
Office Department.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
OPPOSED TO LIQUOR.
Tn All Forms and Want the World
to Know It.
Innuiring Citizens and Others:

Inruiring Citizens and Others:
The appended resolutions are the
answers of the minister to the
statement made tnat they are sat
isfied with the present Dispensary
system. Other ministers would nave
signed the within could we have seen
them.
Whereas: In some unaccountable
way the report has gained circulation
that, as a community we are thor
oughly satisfied with the Dispensary
System, and,
Whereas, Report comes to us that
the ministers of this city are not
protesting against the liquor bust
ness, and that this is considered as
q sign that all are satisfied: There
fore, be it,
Resolved: That as Teachers OF
Righteousness and Christian Cltl-
zens we condemn liquor business in
any form both as a Dispensary Sys'
tenn. and as carried on by locker sys-
tenn as operated in various CLUBS
and be it further
Resolved, that we pledge ouI
hearty support to any movement
headed by Christian Citizens toward
Prohibition, and to this end we cal
the attention of our county delegates
to our protest.
E. M. Lightfoot,
J. l.. McLees,
J. C. Deitz,
l.. P. McGee,
w. L. Holmes.
J. w. Kenney,
S. D. Colyer,
B. M. Foreman,
D. D. Dantzler.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Wreck Near Branchville.

A wreck occurred on the Bowman
and Branchville Railroad about one
mile from Branchville last Wednes-
day morning. The engine was derail-
ed and some Of its parts damaged.
The broken parts had to be or
dered and the road was thus out of
commission for three days. This &C
cident inconvenienced Bowman great
ly, as the road is Bowman's only
means of communication with the
outside world. Luckily no one was
severely hurt.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
WILL HAVE BASE BALL.
Orangeburg to Put Good Team il
the State League.

The Sumter Item says: "Mr. Har-
ry G. Wannamaker of Orangeburg,
spent several hours in the city yes
terday afternoon between trains. Mr..
Wannamaker is one of the most
prominent young business men Of
Orangeburg, is also a leader in base
ball circles. When asked about the
outlook for State league ball in Or
angeburg this summer he said that
Orangeburg would be ready with a
strong team when the season opened
that the fans of the city on the
Edisto had no intention of abandon
ing the game. In fact, they expect
a better season than ever. A new
ball park will be laid out within a
few minutes walk of the business
centre Of the city and the attendance
will be larger than it has been in the
past owing to the convenient location
Of the park"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Fire at Swansea.

Saturday morning between two
and three o'clock the house in Swan
sea owned by Mr.. M. J. Rucker and
occupied by Mr.. E. o. Limmer was
found to be on fire. The flames
spread so rapidly that almost all of
Mr.. Limmers household effects were
consumed, the family having barely
time to escape. Mr.. Fuckers loss
amounts to about $1,600 with insur-
ance of $1,000 Mr.. Limmer's loss
is $500 with $50 insurance. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
DISTINGUISHED Visitors.

A number Of distinguished visitors
are expected to attend the dinner of
the Business Mems League on Wed
nesday, which will be quite an up-to'
date affair. The names Of the dis
ti:iguished visitors who are expected
are: Gov. M. F. Ansel, Hon. ]. +.
Fox, Congressman A. F.sLever, Maj.
). C Hemphill, Capt W. E. Gonzales,
Mayor G. R. Rhett and Mr.. L. 3.
Du2ier. Commissioner E. j. Watson
was also expected but he has an ap-
pcintment in Washington on that day
and will hardly be able to attend.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
The Coolest Day.

The coldest day we have had this
winter was last Friday. During the
fire on Amelia street the water as
it fell from the hose on the trees
froze and encased many of their
branches in ice. Icicles were also
formed on the lower part of the burn
ing house by the water as it fell from
the roof,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Notice.

The Orangeburg County Cotton
Association will hold regular quar-
terly meeting on the first Monday in
February at the Court House at II
o'clock. Election Of officers for en-
suing year and delegates to State
Convention, as we'll as other I'M
portant business. Let us have a full
attendance. G. l.. Salley, Secty.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
COTTON GINNED:
little Over fen Thousand Bales
Up to Sixteenth of January
Which is Nearly Two Thousand Bale:

Less Than the Number GLnned Up
to the Same Time Lest Year.
The census bureau Thursday is
sued a report showing that the cot
ron in the United States ginned from
the growth OF 1907 to January 16
was 10,337,617 bales, against 49,
n76,199 bales for the same period
last year. and 9,9SS,624 bales for
the same period in 1906. Active
ginneries numbered 27,370.
Round bales were counted as half
tales. The number Of round bales
secluded 1852 for 1908, 25S,717
gor 1907. and 270,669 for 1906. Sea
s'land included S0,1S7 for 1908, S.
526 for 1907, and 104,710 for 1906.
The distribution Of sea island cot
ton for 1908 by States is as follows:
Florida, 27.421; Georgia, 40,436;
South Carolina, 1880.
Running bales ginned by States
follow:
Alabama, 1,O7o,1ss bales; S.441
lslnneries.
Arkansas, 667,1ss bales; 2,1os
ginneries.
Florida, So, 47s bales; 247 gin
naries.
Georgia. 1.771.s13 bales; 4.53s
ginneries.
Kentucky, 1.s41 bales; 2 gin
neries.
Louisiana. 5ss.476 bales. 1.s49
ginneries.
Mississippi, 1.2s7.S27 bales; $50
ginneries.
Missouri, 2s.s7s bales, rs gin
neries.
New Mexico, sos bales; 2 gin
aeries.
North Carolina, 5s1.s5s bales, e.
.716 ginneries.
Oklahoma, 77s.s5O bales. s71 gin.
neries.
South Carolina, 1.0s3,707 bales;
3,177 ginneries.
Tennessee, 2sS.4s4 bales; SsS
ginneries.
Texas, 2,146,54S bales; 1875
ginneries.
Virginia, s,212 bales; 1O1 gin
neries. t
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Look Out For Fire.

During these windy days every
body should bc more careful about
fire than at any other time. Mer-
chants and others before closing up
their places OF business should give
their stores and shops thorough
look over before closing them up. All
stores should be inspected carefully
SO as there will be no danger. An
ounce of prevention is worth pound
of cure, remember.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Gone to His Reward.

Uncle Alexander Robinson, VINO
has been an old and faithful servant
in the family of the Hon. Samuel
Dibblc for over thirty years, passed
into the Beyond on last Wednesday
night and IS now at rest. lie had
hccn IN invalid fo.' some years and
not able to do any work. but he
was kindly cared for by the family
V HON ne had served so long.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Ransdalc's Voting Contest.

Mr.. ]. C. Ransdale gives notice
through The Times and Democrat to-
day that he will conduct another
voting contest this year, in which he
will give away valuable prizes TO
the amount Of $3.50. There are sew
eral prizes and any purchaser stands
chance of getting one Of them. See
his advertisement on page four Oh
this paper.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
A Handsome Fountain.

Messrs. A. Calhoun Doyle & Co.,
have placed an order for the hanl-
soonest soda fountain ever brought
to Orangeburg. We will not attempt
10 describe as we feel we could not
do it justice. So our readers will
have to wait and see it for them
selves. It will he here in time for
the coming seasons busicsS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Coming Happy Event.

Cards are out announcing the ap-
preaching marriage Of Mr.. Henry
OFT to Miss Josie Ruple at the home
of the latter at Ruples, between Or
angeburg and Bowman. Mr.. OFT is
to be congratulated on winning such
a charming life partner as Miss Ru-
ple
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Hamilton Guardian Burned Out.

GOV. McSweeney telegraphed us
Monday morning that his printing Of
fee had been destroyed by fire OIL
Sunday night. We regret very much
to hear this and hope that our friend
will soon be on his feet again. His
paper, the Guaddian, will not lose
an issue, but will be issued as usual
from some other Office until ne can
get his office in shape again.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Card Of Thanks.

Mr.. C. D. Kortichn, at whose
home tie fire occurred Friday, de-
s;rcs t0 extend his thanks and ap-
nreciation to the Firemen an! others
who responded to the alarm and rem
dered such valuable assistance.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
The State League.

Representatives from Chester,
Rock Hill, Camden, Florence, Or
angeburg and Sumter were called to
meet in Sumter last night to form
the State League for this year. We
have not heard the result of the
meeting, but presume the league was
formed, which will be good news to
the base ball enthusiasts OF this
city
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Mad Dor KILLED.

A mad dog, that was running at
large on the streets, was run down
and killed on Saturday morning near
tho Southern Depot. Before befnS
killed the dog had bitten little
cClcred girl.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Will Be Repeated.

DOT, the Miners Daughter .
which was successfully presented at
Cameron on last Friday night will be
repeated at Elloree on next Friday
night. All should go out and see
this drama, as the young neople who
take part in it play their parts well.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28
Went on Il Strike.

About fifty hands employed in lay
ing a new track for the Southern
Railway in this city went on a strike
last week because their wages had
been cut, which they refused to agree
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

Sims Book Store has lot OF
handsome Valentines on sale. Call
before they are picked over.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-28

tie, McMaSter, NlcKOlS, NOrlOu, faT-
ker, Patterson, Reaves, Rucker, Sell
lers, X. P. Smith, Thomas, Vonkol-
nitz, Wallace, Wimberly-29.
Pairs-Fraser, aye, Leitner, no;
Walker, aye, Arnold, no; Robinson,
no, Spivey, aye; Garris, aye, YOU
mans, no; Grier aye, Cox, no.
Amendments Voted Down.
The house voted down the propo-
sition by 81 to "a to make the law
effective at once and by vote Of 81
to 23 voted down Mr.. McMaster's
proposition to extend the time for the
enforcement of the repeal until 1910.
Mr.. Richards believes that the act
will pass the senate by a majority OF
at least four and possibly five. He
has canvassed that body thoroughly
and the repeal is certain. He will
now support the bill offered by Mr.
Hydrick, which will protect the farm
ers and tenants, in that a mortgage
on a crop before it begins to grow is
forbidden. Mr.. Hydrick's bill is as
follows:
mo mortgage Of any crop or
crops shall be good and effective to
convey to the mortgage any inter-
est in any crop or crops to be raised
during the year in which said mort
gage is given, and unless the lanl
whereon said crop or crops are to
be raised shall be described or men
toned in said mortgage, and unless
the crop or crops herein referred to
shall be up and growing ut the time
of the execution OF the mortgage.
That said amendment shall not
take effect until the first day of jan
uary, 1909"