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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-05-01
President Castro's Conceit.

Many stories have been told of
Ciprlano Castro, president of Ven
ezuela, and of his monumental con-
celt, During the Russo-Japanese
war the fail of Port Arthur was be.
ing explained to him.
"Pshaw!' he exclaimed. "With
800 Venczuelans | could have taken
it in four days"
with a thousand in one dav
your excellency," said the diplomat
lc representative of a European
power.
Castro was so pleased at what
was intended to be sarcasm that it
IS said, the diplomat succeeded next
day IN securing satisfaction of
claim that his government lad been
xalnly pressing for years. Boston
Post.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Summons for Relief.

The State of South Carolina. County
of Orangeburg. Court of Common
Pleas.
y. G. Bryant and T. B. Bryant,
Plaintiffs, against James McCord
and T. H. Murray, Defendants.
Summons for Relief. Complaint
Served.)
To the Defendants above named:
You are hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the complaint in
this action o. which copy is here
with served upon you, and to serve
a copy Of your answer to the SAID
complaint en- the subscribers at their
office Orange5urg. S. c., within
twenty days after the service here
of; exclusive of the Gay Of such SER
vice; and if you fail to answer the
complaint within the time aforesaid,
the plaintiffs in this action will ap-
ply to the Court for the relief de-
manded in the complaint
Dated December 10th, 1907.
To James McCord, non resident de-
fendant.
Please take notice that the sum-
mons in this action, copy where
of is hereto annexed, was filed in
the office of the Clerk Of Court for
Orangeburg County, in said State on
the 10th day of December, 1907.
Raysor G Summers.
e1e-6 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17

Summons for Relief.
The State of South Carolina, County
of Orangeburg. Court Of Common
Pleas.
a. w. Summers, Mary S. Pemberton
S. j. Summers and Carrie S. Ten.
het, Plaintiffs, against Annie Sum
mers, George Summers, Junius
Parler, Elliott Bookhart, Holley
Rast, Caroline Smith, Luther Fair
ey, Lavinia Wimberly, ]. ]. Fair
er, Eugene Fersner, Charles Fers'
per, Lizzie Fersner, M. M. Metts
Lawrence Davis, John Crook and
James Oliver, Defendants. (Copy
Summons for Relief. Complaint
Served.)
To the Defendants, above named.
You are hereby summoned and
required to answer the complaint in
this action of which copy is here
with served upon you, and to serve
copy of your answer to the said
complaint on the subscriber at his
office Orangeburg S. c., within twen'
ty days after the service hereof; ex'
elusive of the day Of such service;
and if you fail to answer the com
plant within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiffs in this action will apply tc
the Court for the relief demanded
~ tba oop,nloint
To Lawrence Davis, nonresident de-
fendant:
Please take notice that the COM
plant in this action together with
the summons of which the forego
ing is a copy was filed in the office
of the Clerk Of Court Of Common
Pleas for Orangeburg County, state
of South Carolina, on the ninth day
Of November, 1907.
Dated November 9Th, 1907.
(Official SeaD G. l.. Salley, G. G. F
T. NJ. Raysor,
12-26-6t. Plaintiffs Attorney
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
12-26-6t,
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
1908.


Notice is hereby given that I, or my
deputy, will be at the following nam
ed places on the days specified for
the purpose Of taking returns of
property for taxation in Orangeburg
County for the fiscal year 1908.
All taxpayers must give the num-
ber Of School District in which prop
erty is located. Especial care should
be taken in locating property in or
near special school districts. School
trustees in the different townships
are requested to meet the Auditor
at these appointments and assist in
the proper location of special school
and poll taxes.
All personal property owned on the
first day of January, 1908. must be
returned and all transfers Of real es-
tate noted.
Bowman, Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Branchville, Thursday, Jan. 9.
Rowesville, Friday, Jan. 10.
Canaan Church, Saturday, Jan. IL.
Felderville, Monday, Jan. Is.
Dantzler P. O., Tuesday, Jan. IA.
Vances. Wednesday, Jan. Is.
Parlers, Thursday, Jan. 16.
Elloree, Friday, Jan. IT.
Cameron, Saturday, Jan. lS.
Livingston, Monday, Jan. 20.
Dru Sawyers, Tuesday, Jan. Il.
Springfield. Wednesday, Jan. -.
Gleaton, Thursday, Jan. 20.
Norway, Friday, Jan. "a.
Cope, Saturday, Jan. %.
Lone Star, Monday, Jan. II.
Fort Motto, Tuesday, Jan. Is.
St. Matthews, Wednesday, Jan. ~
]. T. Gressett's, Thursday. Jan. 81
North Friday, Jan. 81.
Phillips, Saturday, Feb. l.
Orangeburg Court House from jan
1st to Feb. goth, inclusive.
Office nours from 8 A. M. to T. NJ
7. N. McMICHAEL,
12-1o-t2-2O. County Auditor .. o.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
n Card.

If, on close and prolonged appli-
cation Of the eyes Of children or
adults, as in reading or sewing, the
letters or stitches blur and appear 10
run into one another the eyes tire.
hurt and run water, the lids burn and
the head aches, it indicates the need
of Spectacles prescribed and proper
ly fitted by an Optician. Apply to
NJ. ]. D. DantZler, NJ. D.. Op. G., Ell
1oree 6 G.. 10-31-6m.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Notice to Creditors.

All persons holding claims against
the estate of James E. Hutto, deceas-
ed, will present the same properly
proven and all persons indebted to
said estate will make payment to
the undersigned, or to Raysor &
Summers. Attorneys, on or before
the twenty-frst day Of January
1908. Il George w. Hutto,
Administrator Of the estate of James
e. Hutto, deceased. Dec. 16, 1907
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Notice to the Public.

Having purchased the entire bus
mess of 1.-THE Cooperative Store"
will continue in my own name
Thanking my patrons for past IA
vors, respectively solicit contin'
ance of the same and promise my
best efforts to serve the public with
honest dealing and the best prices
consistent with sound business.
Respectively,
Lewis G. Funderburk.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Plantation For Sale.

I offer for sale my plantation in
Lyons Township, containing 109
acres, of land, with dwelling, good
barns b&hd stables and tenant houses.
A portion Of this plantation is in
good cultivation and the balance is
very well timbered. For information
apply to the undersigned or to Glaze
& Herbert, attorneys, Orangeburg,
South Carolina.
Isham S. Shumaker,
11-7-tf. Elioree, S. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Notice Of Dissolution.


The copartnership heretofore ex'
listing between the undersigned, un'
der the name and style and "The Co.
operative Store," is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, Lewis G
Funderburk having purchased the
entire business will continue the
same in his own name.
All persons holding claims
against the said company and part
aership will present the same to
Lewis G. Funderburk, and all per
sons indebted to the safe must make
payment to him.
Lewis G. Funderburk,
T. M. Richards. LIT!
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Land For Sale.

For sale 200 acres of land, two
miles from Jamison. About 125
acres open, and the balance wooded.
The above land will be sold imme-
diately after the legal sales on the
first Monday in January. Any infor-
nation regarding the same can be
had on application to T. P. Horger,
r. F. D. No. f., Orangeburg, S. G. 80
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Special Teachers Examination.

There will be a Special EXamina-
tin on Friday, January 18th, for
teachers who are wanted for Schools,
but who have no certificates. The
examination will commence at $50
o'clock a. m.
The white applicants will be ex.
anined at the Court House and the
colored at the State College.
Stiles Il. Mellichamp,
1-2-3t. Chr. BID. Education, o. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
The OLDEST MAN IN NIERICAl
Escaped the Terrors Of
X Many Winters BY
80 Using Pe-ru-na.

TN speaking OF his good health and sE-
l. treme old age, Mr.. Brock says:
"After man has lived in the world
as long as I have, he ought to have
found out great many things by e1-
perience. think have done so. ,
"One of the things ] have found
out to my entire satisfaction is the
proper thing for ailments that are-
due directly to the effects of the
climate. For H9 years Ihave with
stood the cE1angeable climate of
the United States.
"I have always been very healthy
man, but, of course, subject to the affec-
tions which are due to sudden changes
in the climate and temperature.
"As for DR.. Hartrnan's remedy,
Pe-ru-na, I have found ii to be the
best, nnot the 0n!yreliabic -en1edy
for these affections. 1t lbs been
my standbyfor n7anyyearG, andE
attribute my good health aGd ex.
treme old age to this remedy.
att exactly meets all my require
ments. Itprotects me from the evil eff
fects of sudden changes; 1t gives me
strength 1t keeps my blood in good cir
culation. I have come to rely upon it
almost entirely for the many little
things for which I need medicine.
"When epidemics of la grippe first be-
gan to make their appearance in this
country was sufferer from this dis
ease.
81 had several long sieges with
the grip. At first 4 did not know
that Pe-ru-Ra was q remedy for
this disease. When 4 heard that
la grippe was epidemic catarrb
I tried Pe-ru-na for Ia grippe aDS
found it to be just the thing"
In later letter, Mr.. Brock writes:
"I am well and feeling as well as 7
have for years. I would not be without
Peruna."
Yours truly,
d4,r , .tMoM'
A letter dated July 8, 1905, written for
Mr.. Brock by his wife, Sarah j. Brock,
states:
"Last winter I had just gotten
up out of q spell of sickness, when
commenced taking Peruna. L
think it improved my health very
much"
In o postscript, Mrs. Brock adds: "He
receives great many letters inquiring
about what Peruna will do. do not
answer them all, as I think they can
get bottle and try it,"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
For Rent

My plantation in Goodby's Town
ship, this County, containing more
than 200 acres of land under cul-
tivation, with all necessary tenant
houses, is offered for rent for the
year 1908. For termss apply to the
undersigned. w. B. Way,
Nov. 21, 19O7.tf. Orangeburg S. C.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17

ISAAC BROCK, citizen Of McLennan
J. county, Texas, has lived for 1l9 years.
Tor many years he resided st Bosque
Falls, eighteen miles west of Waco, but
now lives with his son-in-law at Valley
Mills, Texas.
Some time ago, by request, Uncle Isaac
came to Waco and sat. for his picture,
holding in his hand stick cut from the
grave Of General Andrew Jackson.
Mr.. Brock is dignified old gentleman,
showing few signs Of decrepit,lde.
His family Bible Is still preserved, and
it shows that tho date Of his birth was
written 119 years ago.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Call to Creditors.

Call to Creditors.
State of South Carolina, County of
Orangeburg. In Common Pleas.
Jefferson J.. Ross, etc., Plaintiff,
against A. l.. Shumaker, ct al,
Defendants.
Pursuant to an order in the above
stated case, all person having claims
against the respective estates of the
decedents, Henry and Elizabeth
Ross, are hereby required to prove
the same before the undersigned,
on or before January 29, 1908, or
payment will be debarred.
January 8, 1908.
Robt. E. Copes,
Judge of Probate, as Special Referee.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Guardians Notice of Discharge.

On February 5, 1908, I will file
with the Judge Of Probate for Or
angeburg County, S. c., my final ac-
count as guardian of the estate of
Benjamin G. Rucker; and will on
that day ask for my discharge as
such guardian. Byron F. Rucker,
Jan. 2, 1908. 1-10-4"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17

Cabbage Plants! Cabbage Plants!
One million Cabbage Plants fol
sale by G. w. Prescott. Buy at
home and save express charges
Prices same as those quoted By the
growers. 500, s1.00; 1000, $1.5o;
5000, $1.25; 10000, S1.00 per
1000. Best island plants grown
from the best seed obtainable.
1-2-tf.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Money to Lend.

We will make loans on improved
real estate in the city or upon farms
in the country upon reasonable
terms. Wolfe & Berry. Attys.,
1-1u-4. Orangeburg, S. C.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
For Sale

100 Acres Good Farming Land in
good white neighborhood on R. F.
d Route. A bargain at $1,000 per
acre. Apply to j. O. Patrick, End
Floor Edisto Building, City. 1-10-2a
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
IhiIIips Improyed Cotton Seed.

Buy the genuine Phillips I'm
proved Cotton Seed and make more
cotton this year. Write for pamph-
let and prices or see ]. L. Phillips,
Orsngeburg, S. c. 1-10-3m
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17

Born before the United States were
formed:
Saw 22 presidents elected.
Pc-ru-Ea ies protected hin frc1
all sudden changes.
Veteran of four wars.
!Shod q horse when go years old.
Always conquered the grip with
Pe-ru-na.
Witness In 3 lard suit at the age
ofU0 years.
Believes Pe-ru-na the greatest
! remedy of the age for catarrhal
troubles.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Notice.

All persons are hereby forbidden
to hunt, fish or trespass in any way
upon our lands in Pine Grove town
ship, Amelia township, Orange town
ship and in St. Johns parish, Berke-
ley County. U. G. Bryant,
1-2-4t. T. B. Bryant.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
To Rent.
Notice OF Discharge.

On January Goth, 1908, will file
with the Judge of Probate for Or
angeburg County, S. c., my final ac-
count as Executor OF the last will
of John P. Speigener, deceased, and
will thereupon ask for my discharge
as such executor.
Dec. 20, 1907. Paul F. Speigener.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
A GOOD WORK
Being Done by the Audubon So
ciety as Shown by
ITS ANNUAL REPORT

Which Has Just Been Filed for the
Information Of the Public.-Pres-
ident Taylor Makes Statement
on the Enforcement Of the Game
Law for the Year Just Ended
Society Deserves Support Of All.
President B. F. Taylor of the South
Carolina Audubon society has COM
pleted his annual report showing the
work of the society since it's incor-
poration by the general assembly at
the last session. The report is inter-
esting in that it shows the improve.
ment in conditions in the preserva
ton of game and that until the So
ciety took charge there was little at
tention paid to the laws of this State
The report submitted by Mr.. Taylor
is as follows:
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Land for Sale.

346 acres Of land fronting on Col
ltmDia and stage roads, 21s miles
north Of city, for sale. For further
information apply to Sify and Firth.
Orapgeburg. S. C.. 9-26-tf.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Notice.

NOG1Cc.
Notice is hereby given that the
County Dispensary Board will, at
their regular meeting on Jan. 25th,
1908, elect two bottle buyers for the
city Of Orangeburg, S. G. Applica-
tions for appointment must be filed
with the board on or before the
22nd day of January, 1908.
H. G. Paulling,
Chairman.
J. G. Smith,
T. r. McCants.
January 6, 1908. 1-10-2.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
For Sale.

LOG acres land 9 miles from Or
an-eburg. Lirnesstcne section. 30
aecis cleared, Large new dwelling and
new outbuiidings. Price $500. Big
bargain L. K. Sturkie, Atty.
JOLT. Orangeburg, 5. q.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17
Summons for Relief.

Judge of Probate, as Special Referee
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-17

The report of the treasurer shows
over $1,000 colled from dues and
various sources and balance on
hand of S52.17.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-08
Really Civilized.

'It was the last pla e in the world
ever expected tn find trading
stamps said the New York woman
Il got them in Chinese curio shop
right down in the Chinese quarter
went there to get some real cups and
saucers, some real incense, and a few
other real ornaments. Once in the
shop bought a good deal more than
had expected to buy. My bill reached
a pretty figure, consequently l re-
ceived a whole bunch of stamps. /
was so surprised when the proprietor
handed them out that / hardly recog-
nized those familiar adiuncts to trade.
For goodness sake, said, do
you give trading stamps down here?'
Sure, said the proprietor. He was
SO completely Americanized, you see,
that he even spoke idiomatic English.
We have to give them to keep up
with the times
"The little man seemed quite proud
Of his advancement, as we'll he might,
for what surer evidence could he have
offered of western civilization"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-08
THE PURE FOODLAW.

Secretary Wilson says, "One Of the
objects Of the law is to inform the
consumer Of the presence Of certain
harmful drugs in medicines" The
law requires that the amount Of chIor-
oform. Opium, morphine, and other
habit forming drugs be stated on the
label Of each bottle. The manufac-
turers Of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy have always claimed that their
remedy did not contain any Of these
drugs. and the truth Of this claim is
now fully proven, as no mention Of
them is made on the label. This rem
edy is not only one Of the safest, but
one Of the best in use for coughs and
colds. Its value has been proven be-
yond question during the many years
i has been in general use. For sale
BY all dealers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-08
ADDED az IMpoRrANr pAar.
Youth Supplied What He Considered
Essential Thing In Note.

A freshman out at East hign school
was kept In one great heat OF excite
ment throughout the recent municipal
campaign by reason of the fact that
his father was a candidate for the
city council-a winning candidate, as
things turned out.
The morning after the election the
East high school lad was so worn out
from the excitement Of the occasion
that he couldn't get to school. His
father being in an agreeable mood,
told him he might as we'll just remain
at home that day and rest up.
The next morning his mother gave
him note, to excuse his absence.
Thomas has been so interested in
his fathers candidacy for council that
he didn't get any sleep election night
and had to >emain at home yester-
day. was the substance of the note.
But Thomas or whatever his name
was, thought the note was incomplete.
1t didn't convey the information, that
to his idea, was just what the teacher
ought to know about
Therefore, prior to turning the note
In to his teacher, he added this in his
own unmistakable handwriting: "P.
s. He was elected. cleveland Plain
Eealer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-08
SENDS POST CARDS TO HIMSELF
Absent-Minded New Yorker Has In.
genious Memory logger"

There is an absent-minded man in
New York who keeps a stock of post
cards on hand for his stenographer to
send to him. If he makes an engage
ment he will ring the bell at once for
the stenographer.
Miss Smith" he will say, kindly
address a postal to me, at my resi-
dence, saying, Remember to call on
Dobson & Dewey on your way down
town this morning / want it to reach
me at the breakfast table tomorrow,
understand? If l stand it up against
my tumbler, and start off with it in my
hand, perhaps I'll manage to keep that
engagement in mind"
Or it may be: Miss Smith, kindly
send a postal to me at home, and get
Joe to post it at once. | want it to
get there in this evenings mil. Please
don't forget. It's most important.
What's the message? Now, what
was it wanted to remind myself of?
oh, dear, yes. That just shows how
absent-minded I'm apt to be. Say,
Remember l have bought theater
tickets for tonight That should
reach me about seven, as we are sit
ting down to dinner"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-08
OF Interest 10 L.omeTl,

To such women as are not seriously out
OflhealthA but VINO have exacting duties
tOIperforR either In the way OF house,
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% wen aybp nursing mothers. DR.. PIerce's
Favorite PfeSeriptlon has proved . most
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ing nervlne. By is timely use, much
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Bear in mind, please that DIR. Pierce's
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but is q MEDICINE OF KNOWN COMPOST
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the place of the commonly used alcohol,
in its makeup. In this connection 1t
may not be out Of place to state that the
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the only medicine put up for the cure Of
woman's peculiar weaknesses and all
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medical writers and teachers of all the
several schools of practice, and that too
as remedies for the ailments for which
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A little book of these endorsements will
be sent to any address, postpaid, and
absolutely free if you request same by
postal card, or letter, of DR.. r. Y. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation. Constipation is the cause Of
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. Easy to take as candy.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-08
Mo and Tuck.

There was an Englishman who i'm
ported famous wolfhound from Eu
rope some years ago, to get rich
catching wolves for the scalp money
offered by the state of Texas-$1(
each. Some genuine Texas sports
were invited to witness the frs
chase. They followed many miles
through the prairie grass, but with
out getting sight of either wolf OF
hound. Finally they came to wood
ed spot, where suffering native wal
chopping. did you see wolf anG
hound pass just now?" cried the
Englishman "Y-e-e-e-s, sir; they
j-j-jus' passed How was the racer
"P-u-u-rty hot nip an t-t-t-tuck
T-t-t-the dog wa-wawas leetle ahead
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-08
WRITE US A LETTER
DON'T TAKE THE RISK.

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do not let it drag along until it becomes
chronic bronchitis or develops into ar
attack Of pneumonia, but give it the at
tention it deserves and get rid of it
Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and you are sure of prompt relief
From small beginning the sale and
use OF this preparation has extended
to all parts Of the United States and to
many foreign countries. Its many re.
markable cures Of coughs and colds
have won for it this wide reputation
and extensive use. Sold by all deal.
ers.