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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-12-24
A Christmas Tree.

There will be a Christmas tree at
the Baptist church Christmas night.
The public is cordially invited to
attend, and the tree Is free to all
wanting to put presents on it. You
are asked to send the presents to the
church Christmas morning between
the hours of 9 and II o'clock and 3
to 5 p m, and committee, will be
there to receive themLa
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A VARIETY OF news
FROM LAKE CITY.
The MUNICIPAL ELECTION FATAL
ACCIDENT XMAS ENTERTAINMENTS
Personal NOTES.

Lake City, December 23:--Mr
Eugene Oliver, of Marion, was
in town Thursday of last week.
G F Stalvey, Esq, of Messrs
Bass & Stalvey, was in Cheraw
Monday in behalf of those of
our citizens who are interested
in the affairs of the now noto-
rious Seminole Security Co.
At the municipal election Mon
day the entire ticket mentioned
last week was elected and by a
very nearly unanimous vote.
The vote was light, only about a
hundred ballots being cast. The
reelection of Intendant Black
well year after year and by in.
creasing majorities, too, clearly
shows the confidance and esteem
in which he is held.
Mrs H G Askins and children
are here from Kingstree for the
holidays.
The school has taken a vaca-
tion until January 4th. Three
Of the teachers, Misses Ores.
settle, Graham and Blythe have
gone to their respective homes
for the yuletide.
Mrs Sarah Brooks of Charles
ton is visiting her daughter, Mrs
u D Nesmith.
Mr. o S Bald win has gone on a
two weeks visit to Wilmington,
Whitevllle and other star heel"
towns.
Last Thursday night when Rev
OSlesby, one of the negro
preachers of this town, and his
wife were on their way home
from the country, the horse be.
came frightened and rearing up
fell back on the woman, who
had either jumped or been
thrown from the buggy. 1t was
quite a while before the horse
could be removed from off the
woman, it requiring the com.
bined efforts of five men to dc
this. The woman was so badly
injured that she died Saturday
night.
Mr. D F Motley spent Sunday
and Monday in Charleston.
Mr. Percy D Snowden OF In
Hdiantown who is always a vel
come visitor, here, was noted or
our streets Monday.
A band or the school children
gave an entertainment Thursday
/ night of last week for the bene.
fit of the library. The enter,
tainment was play called
"Rebecca's Triumph" 70 say
that the performance was cred.
liable is by no means saying
enough-it was splendid. Every
one in the cast did we'll, some oi
course better than others, but
all well. The audience was a
| I
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p .iRAH FOR old
WILLIAMSBURG!
lUR COUNTY WINS FOUR PRIZES FOR
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SCRANTON
HEADS The LIST.

Columbia, December 19:-Under
the terms Of the contest conducted
by the School Improvement associa-
ton for 1908, the following schools
have b, ! awarded priz9s of 800
each:
Scranton Williamsburg county.
Richburg. Nhester county.
provlu,'H SaIuda county.
Sardls. Sumter county.
Pinewood, Clarendon county. y
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NO. II
HARPERS HAPPENINGS.
Mr TOmpkinS Improving Liquor Flows
FFee-Hedding Bells farmers Day.

Harpers, December IL am clad
to report that Mr. T K Yompkins,
who was shot and seriously wounded
at Rosemary some days ago, is i'm
proving, being able to walk ont on
the streets. His friends and the
community generally are much
gratIied that his life has been spared.
Now, Mr. Editor, q few remarks
with regard to the rum traffic. Your
correspondent holds the agency of
G & W railroad 1T Hgrpers and is
present at the arrival of every train.
We have four passenger trains daily
and each of the east. bound trains
delivers an average of Is to 30sgal-
Ions Of whiskey. The greater part
of this is shipped to negroes. 1 am
satisfied that Il lot of whiskey is
being sold and we will see or hear of
the fruits Of this rum before the cad
of the year, as it is going out in
every direction. There will be not
less than $1,000 worth sold and
drank during the holidays, all going
out from this town and 10. revenue
derived therefrom for either town or
county, besides there is no fund
provided for, by the Carey. Cothran
law to employ detectives to watch
out for violators Of the law or blind
tigers. Lawless people and blended
whisky of the cheapest grade we
fear will cause vice and crime to run
riot at this season.
Wedding bells are ringing in our
town. Mr. j B Blake, one of our
townsmen, and Miss Moore, of this
place, were happily married on De
cember IA. Mr.. Blake is one of on
most prosperous farmers, and his
bride is one of the bellies of the
Earrs section.
Mr. Editor. remember our Far
mers' day. | hope your physical
condition may improve so that you
can be with IT, IN January 5, 1909.
Harpers is not sparing time or ex-
pense to make thia profable day
for the farmers and I've shall prepare
for and confidently expect a good
crowd to attend.
We will have Hon LeGrande
Walker of Georgetown and Hon
Philip Stoll of Kingstree with us on
that day, both these gentlemen hav-
ing promised to be present and
deliver an address to the farmers on
! the subject Of the day. Hon Philip
StolI, solicitor elect, and Senator
Walker are two of the best speakers
in the State and we know it will be
an intellectual treat,to our people to
hear their able and scholarly ad-
dresses on tins auspicious occasion.
We are also expecting some gen.
tlemen from Lake City to instruct
US IN organizing our truck associa-
tion and We extend an invitation to
the people of the county to come and
help us out. Our greatest ambition
is improvement in our condition and
| to this end We are working.
SUBSCRIBER.
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M5el Ind TIMES At SCRANTON.
Folks Preparing for the HOlidayS-Ss'
Cial and Personal Items.

SCRANTON, December 2l:-MT
Eugene Whit.ock is at home
from the Charleston Medical
college for the holidays.
Mr. W / Marshall of Sumter
county has rented a farm near
town and will reside down here
next year.
DrC H Pate and family will
spend Christmas with the Doc
tors parents near Bishopville.
Miss Australia Hlnson, teach
er of the Union public school
near town, gave an entertain
ment at the school house Fri
day night for the benefit of the
school. A large crowd attend
ed and all had a good time. a
generous sum was realized.
The next regular convention
of Scranton Lodge Knights Of
Pythias will not be held Friday
night, that being Christmas
night, but will be held on We'd
nesday night, December 80. \
full attendance of the members
is desired as the election OF Of
tcers will be held.
Miss Bleecker Mills, teacher
of the New Road public school,
left Saturday morning for her
home at Charlotte, where she
will spend the holidays.
Scranton will be largely rep
resented at the entertainment
at Cowards tomorrow Tuesday,
night.
Prof " L Bennett of the grad.
ed school will spend Christmas
, with relatives at Hartsville,
and Miss Hadden, his assistant,
will go to her home at Green
wood.
Rev w II Murphy, the new
pastor of the Methodist church
here, preached his first sermon
Sunday night. An unusually
large congregation was present
to hear him and all seemed fav-
orably impressed with his dis.
course.
There was a"silver tea party
at the Baptist parsonage Fri,
day night for the benefit of the
church. The occasion vas quite
a success in every way.
Prof Bennett, Miss Helen
Haadon and Miss Bleecker Mills
will attend the Teachers meet
ing in Columbia the last of this
month.
The writer wishes you, Mr.
Editor. and all your readers a
merry Christmas and a happy
New Year.
VI z ~
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skill. adding a great de-. y
merit of the performance.
Every one of the audi
seemed to greatly enjoy t,
evening and appeared web
pleased with the entertainment.
The proceeds, amounting to
over $40, will be applied to the
school library fund.
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SECOND PRICES.

SECOND PRICES.
The folio; Ng schools were award
ed prizes Of y } each:
Pergamos, Williamsburg county.
Prospect, Williamsburg county.
Sardinia, Clarendon county.
Lees Acs, Bamberg.
Ridgeville, Dorchester.
Snyder, Colleton county.
Oakville, Lexington.
Roberts, Anderson.
Hercules, Barnwell.
Marlboro, Marlboro county. -.
Indian Field, Dorchester county.
Wedgefield, Sumter county.
Simpsonville, Greenville county.
Pauley, Horny.
Graves Station, Georgetown Il
county.
Edgemoor, Chester county.
Olar, Bamberg county.
= Cope, Orangeburg county.
Mauldin, Greenville county.
Poplar Spring, Oconee county.
Garnet, Hampton county,
Fairvlew, Lexington county.
Bethel, Richland county.
st Charles, Sumter county.
Elm, Florence county.
Smith, Marlboro county.
Excelsior, Newberry county.
Wampee, Horny county.
Chandler, Greenville.
Sunny South, Lexington.
ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
The committee decided to Civ,
eight additional prizes of S25 each tt
schools which received honorable
mention for the $50 prizes. The
schools receiving thesa prizes are al
follows:
Mill Greek, Ricbland county.
Brows, Williamsburg county.
Taylor, Greenville.
Yemassee, Hampton county.
Picke. Post, OcoDee.
Shiloh, Laurens county.
Julia Academy, Oraugeburg.
Boiling Springs, Barnwel1 county
The checks for these prizes vii
be sent out from The Office of Stat,
Superintendent of Education al
once. The prize money is to be used
in making additional improvements
The schools will be requested t.
make reports showing how they have
spent the money. The formal awards
will be made by the Governor at th'
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Ceylon's "spicy mountains" are
now entertaining Uncle Sans war
ships.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31
POLITICS SYMPHONY Election Day Chosen for the First Big Musical Event
 of the Season.
TO FILL WOOLsEY HALL
\ Cheerful Program. Full of Bright Color, Selected for Important
 Attraction.

Curiously enough election day ush- es in the musical season in New Ha- ven On Tuesday tho first concert of the fifteenth series by the New Haven Symphony will take place, and as the symphony concert Is usually the first important musical event here, the sea- son, musically, is not formally de- clared opened until after the first concert. So politics and music will foi once go hand in hand in that in- terest in these two pole-wdc apart subjects win locally be divided.
 Inside Woolsey hall nearly three thousand people will sit quietly listen ing to a classical program, forgetting for two hours as they sit in inc half ligt of the late afternoon, that out side in the great world q giant politi- cal battle is being wared, one of the most interesting national political fights, if not the most exciting, in many decades,
 It will he a mighty good concert one of the best we have had from the symphony orchestra cheerful pro. gram as though it had been arranged with the idea of so absorbing the aud ifncc that no thoughts of the turbu- lent outside shall intrnde themselves into the ivory white interior of the columned hall.
 Incidentally if will interest those
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31

perial Scots company J. NJ, Ham, ilton proved himself the best cXpon- ent of the Songs of Aull Scotia ever heard in this city His rendering of "Draw the sword, Scotland" heinz masterly and dramatic, and his efforts were received with great applause, Miss Ruby scath Grant. soprano, who made her first appearance before a New Haven audience. made more than good. Her stage appearance is good she is possessed of a beautiful sweet soprano voice and her render ing of the 'S'ottish Blue Bells" and Hone Sweet Home, not only cap tivatod tho audience but fairly brought down tho house with ap- plausc. Fred Barclay has well been named the Prince of Scotch Comics. His efforts last night kept the audi entc conyulsed in laughter by his splendid singing and witty remarks
 Mis- Forbes proved herself an able and oiioien. accompanist and added nuch 70 tha success of the concert. The Clans piper, Duncan Urquhart. played 2 selection on the pipes which was greatly enjoyed hy the large aui- fence. Tho company will appear again as Warner hall this evening.
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WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT.
There Will Bc Many Special Features
 at st. Nary's Carnival To-night.

Because of the very indictment weather of the first two nights of the carnival. r to 'NuiI'g m ,u Of the Arabian Nights entertainment at the Second Regiment armory, have decided to hold the fair open tonight There will be a drill by the Sarstleld Guard and special Halloween fea- lures, in addition to the grand parade. In this parade there are nearly two hundred and fifty who take part, and the picture is a brilliant and amusing one. The tableauN are also very well arranged and there are dances and songs each night which make the program delightful Tonight there will be several new features and the music for dancing which will be fur nished by Arpins' orchestra will con- tinue until midnight There are some very pretty Halloween keepsakes at the booth especially given over to them and at other booths, ice cream, cake, candy, coffee and other refresh- ments are on sale, It will be a thing you will regret if you miss this festive occasion, for everybody knows the jolly times that go with the en- tertaiuments given by St, Marys church, Last night tonight
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31
The Real Orient.

There is a finesse, perfection to T.y- man Fl, Howe's Lifeorama to he seen at the Hyperion Wednesday and Thursday November 4, that deies analysis. Words at best can give but q faint and inaccurate conception of the boundless variety and charm of the new program. There is an Impressive ness and grandeur conveyed in lt that compels the admiration of the most jaded mind. The press everywhere has accorded 1t spontaneous and enthusl- astic praise In the selection of sub feet matter it represents that deep and well matured knowledge of what the public wants which comes alone from years of experience, In beauty, per- lection and scope one feature portray ing unique India-the cradle of reli- gons, the prize for which nations to- day are still struggling as they have for all past ages--is an epic poem in pictures.
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"The Gay Musician. '"

Musical circles and the amusement loving public are much elated to know that ths city is to have an opportun- ity of hearing the new comic opera, "The Gay Musician by the renowned composer Julian Edwards, with book and lyrics by siedle and Campbell, which comes to the Hyperion Friday and Saturday, November G. ' with mat inee Saturday,
 In Baltimore, where "The Gay Musi- clan was seen early this year. 1t SCOT ed complete triumph. Then in PhiI- adelphia it again evoked the praise of all the critics and the public Moving to Wallacks theater, New York city, early in the sprus "The Gay Musia.- an" proved a revelation to the critics and the public Swreitad with 'rc- views" and "mu4Ioa shows' everyone welcomed the artistic work of Julian Edwards,
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AT THE HYPERION NOVEMBER 4 AND D.
GRAND CONCERT TO- NIGHT
Royal Scots Company 10 Appeait
 Warner Hall Again This EveninS

The Scotch concert given at Wal hall last night by J. M Hamil the noted tenor, and his company Imperial Scots, was so great cess, and so much appreciated by large crowd present, that MT. Hal ton and his talented artistes have \ induced to appear at Warner again this evening, when they will assisted by Ronald Charles MustaI the boy violinist
 The program will be. of an enti different nature from the one sented last night, and will incl some of the most popular Irish, K fish and Scotch ballads.
 Miss Ruby Seath Grant, the s tish prima donna, is also like Hamilton, an able exponent of ! minstrelsy and she will be heard advantage in "Killarney' and ol songs.
 Fred Barclay, the comic sif whom everyone enjoyed last nt will also be heard in several hurF ous songs. Popular prices will vail. The concert will begin at o'clock.
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4|oSS 4oSS
COMING TO GRANI
The Smart Set,' the Peer o All Theatrical Colored Or ganizations, First of
 Next Week.

"The Smart Set the peer of al theatrical colored organizations, has new offering this season. It is \ reality a comedy drama with mus and entitled, The Black Politiciar rI or "The Mayor of Marco" and will d the next attraction at the Grand OpeiI House, s. H. Dudley is the leadirI fun maker in this lncomparable piec and he does more than ample justl{ to his many opportunities. There al three acts of mirth, interspersed vii songs that are sure to be whistled bI fore the company's engagement is ove The story of the play Is rather uniqu The scenic establishment Is of a his order, and the costumes, settings all other essential features are of the Xiii. that help make shows of this callb' so successful The usual matinee WI be given on Wednesday and a specI' matinee on Tuesday, election dal Regular scale of prices afternoon al evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31
Rentz-Santley Co.

Thes new, up-to-date Rentz Santl company Is announced for thr nights attraction at the Grand Ope House, beginning Thursday night nel The appearance of this splendid equipped organization is interesting theater goers for 1t always can be q pended on to furnish an entertainme of splendid merit. enrolling in its re tum artists of the highest ability the vaudeville and burlesque ranl The performance is of the kaleidoscoI order, consisting of the funniest makers, prettiest girls and catcI musical numbers. The title of t opening burletta, '@The Married Wido or Three Weeks of Soul Kiss" is travesty on the great musical succeI "The Merry Widow" The closing q travaganza is entitled "The Girl WI the Golden Vest" a laughing satire David Belasco's great drama, "T Girl of the Golden West" A numN of the prevailing musical hits are rt dered in a charming manner by a be- of pretty show girls and is distii | feature.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31
Al TnB HYPERION
Grand Opera at Regular Prices The Real Orient and "A Gay Musician Next
 Week.

One of tho largest and most lnp7rt- ant attractions in the theatrical or musical line booked here ot tbo aom- ing season Is Ivan Abramaona Hlian Grand Opora company which has lust closed an extremely successful engage ment in New York and Brooklyn and is now playing two weeks oapage- ment in Philadelphia end oomaa here Monoday and Tuesday. November 9 and with matinee Tuesday,.
 MT AbramaoDs New York cnoaga- ments both last year and ,his fall have shown concI9aiyoly that taoro i5 a 9c'd for grand opera al regular theator prices which cannot he filed by a.har the Metropolitan or MaunatHu eonoa- nios, and that this fact has been deeply impressed at least on music lovers in New York s shown by the fact that arrangements have practically been completed by which Mir Abrameon's company win have a permanent home for their work in that city end he p'qc- ed on a substantial financial basis giv- ing short seasons there every fall and spring and taking in the other large cities Q the most favorable time. nat is during the winter The company Is far ahayc the regular travelling ooa va- tic parties that are usually ecea ort- side of New York and every dc 'r,- meni is complete and thorough r ell it's details The principals orc the best obtainable both in Europe and America and Include Mme Helene Therry a striking and handsome dramatic eo- prano whose success in New York was instantaneous, Miss Julia Allen. bright and captivating young American coorntare singer Mme Rose Duce- Merola, a me22o-soprano of great dra-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31

matic ability especially strong n such works as Carmen and "Cavaleria !" The contraltos of the company include Miles Georgie Strauss, Matilda Rossi
 Lucille Davis and Diamond Donner, two active, good looking, and energetic ten- ors have been secured M, Eugenio Tore and M Nunzio Bari The prln- cipal baritones and bassos are Nm A, Pacini, C. zara, c Gravina, M Ote,i, " Frascona, and others There is an excellent singing chorus of fifty voiaas. ballet of sixteen and grand orches- tra of thirty-fve men, the conductors heinz Gaetano Meros and A. Fornari
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who have not yet secured their seats that there may be had on Monday, ali day, from a. m. at the Woosey hall box office, and on Tuesday until the concert begins. Course tickets for tho five concerts, and single concert seats may be had. Information in regard to the details of the ticket sale may be had at 126 College street the deans office of the university de- partment of music.
 The program includes Dvorak' s great D. major symphony, new here and the Jeral concerto for violoncello to be played by Willem Willeke, the distinguished Dutch 'cellist.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31
INIT RESTING LECTURE.
Prof. Ggisgs speaks in Public Lecture
 CnvrSp

Prof Edward Howard Grggs gave a lecture in college street hall last night to a thoroughly interested audience It was the second of his series of lectures In the public lecture course. As type of character. "Eugcnie de GueYin The Woman of the old Regime prov ed exceedingly instructive. Flcr charac- ter and talents hoa ~-- influence on the life Of France, W..., lcr salon was famous for itS brilliant circle of attend ants This lecture was an excellent companion to the one of last week on John Stuart Mill Prof. Grigss has q power of description and analysis that reveals to an audience. as he lectures, the development of tho character, which he may be considering. and DOT trays he especial powers that belong to the personality His lectures are this season being greatly appreciated hy tho various audiences he has been addressing on next Friday night Prof Griges will lecture again on "sonya Kovalevski the Conflict Between Love and Ambition"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31
THE CLANS CONCERT.

Imperial Scots Company Render Fine
 Program Before Large Audience.
 Clan McLeod's concert at Warner hall last night proved an unqualified success. There was large attend ance and all thoroughly enjoyed the singing of J. Nj, Hamilton and his Im-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31
FOURTH TIME FOR NILES
 Captain of Harvard Tennis T Again Wins Singles Championsl

Cambridge, Mass, Oct 30--N. Niles captain of the champion yard intercollegiate tennis team, the championship of the universit singles to-day defeating F. P. Pea In straight sets, 6-3, G-3, GA, Tn the fourth time in as many years Niles has won the singles cham ship, which is open to all men in university
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31
The Black Beauty"

This afternoon and evening at
 Grand Opera House affords the last portunity to see the dramatization the famous book, Black Beauty" production of this play in New Ha, has already interested hundreds school children and standing TO only will be the rule this afternoon
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31

Beginner Cwrathfully)--I.ook
 I'm tired of your laughter at my 2 If hear any more impotence iron I'll crack you over the head.
 Caddie--All right; but I'll bet don't know what's the right club 1t wIth,-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-31

Election Returns. Election returns will he read from the stage Tuesday night.