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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14
Mr. J d Gilland has passed

3lr J d Gilland has passed
successfully his examination be
fore the supreme court and is
now a member of the Kingstree
bar.
Rev J E Mahaffey, now ot
Clinton, spent sS~eral days in
town this week. his visit here
afforded much pleasure to his
many friends.
Rev W S Martin of Richburg
Chester county, who is always
welcome visitor in Kingstree
snent several days with relatives
III town this week.
Mr. Pc Gourdin went to Co
lumbia Tuesday to serve as juror
in the United States conrt. This
term includes both circuit and
district courts, Judge Brawley
presiding.
Senator P L Hardin of Chester
spent Saturday in town. This
was his first visit to Ringstree
and he expressed himself as
surprised and delighted with
the fine town we have grown to
be.
Mrs NJ } Salters and daughter,
Miss Lizzie, of SaltersDepot have
moI ed to Blenhelm, Marlboro
county, where they will make
their home with Mrs Salters
son, DR. Leland B Salters. who is
succeeding nicely in the practice
of his profession.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14
The BANK OF WILLIAMSBURG.
Fine Showing Made at Annual Meeting
Held on Tuesday.

The annual meeting of the
Bank of Williamsburg was held
Tuesday at p m,with President
CIV Stoll in the chair and a
majority of the stock represent
ed. Cashier Epps presented his
annual report showing the con-
dition of the bank on January Z,
1909, as follows: Loans and dis
counts, S74,478.60; cash on hand
and due from banks, $55, ,606.43;
surplus $1,000; undivided prof
itsS4, ,O65. sc; deposits S94,498.55;
total security to depositors,
$4,000. The net earnings of the
bank for the last year amount to
trlfe over 10 per cent on the
capital stock of $4,000. A divi.
dend of 5 per cent was declared
and an equal amount passed to
surplus, increasing the surplus
fund to $4,000. Considering all
the circumstances this is re-
markably fine showing for this
thriving young financial institu-
tuition, whose prosperous condi-
ton is highly gratifying to the
stockholders and reflects much
credit upon the efficient manage
ment of the affairs of the bank.
All the former directors were
reelected and Mr. w V Strong
was chosen to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Mr. T A
Blakeley.
At a subsequent meeting of
the directors all the present Of
fcers were reelected, viz: G W
Stoll, president; F Rhem, vice.
president; E c Epps, ,cashier,a land
E L Montgomery assistant CASH
lier.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14
lRlPERS0NAL:M

Mr. E B Rhodus of Greelyville
was in town Tuesday.
Mr. " F Rogers of Lanes was
on our streets Monday.
Mr. D E Gordon of Gourdlns
was noted in town Monday,
Mr. W R Bryan of Suttons was
at the county seat Monday.
Hon W D Bryan of TAFT was
noted on our streets Monday.
Mr. D E Gordon of Gourdins
was a county seat visitor Mon
day.
MIR J l. Cantey called to see US
while here Monday from Lake
City.
Mr. and Mrs A E Mccullough
of Lane spent Tuesday afternoon
in town.
Mr. JP Chandler of Hebron
came in to see US Tuesday while
in town.
Mr. h c McElveen of Mouzon
spent few hours in kingstree
Monday.
Mr. c Fowler of Salters Depot
paid US an agreeable visit Mon
day while in town.
Mr. f J Parker and son, Whit
field, of Lanes were here be
tween trains Monday.
Mr. B A Mcknight of Gourdlns
spent a feE hours in town Tues
day on business.
Mr. r E Adams of Mouzon was
among the pleasant callers at
our sanctum Monday.
Mr. WR Camlin, of the new
town of Moody, on the G & W R
r, was noted here Monday.
Mr. T W BOYLE, of the Mallard
Lumber Co at Greelyville, was at
the county seat on Tuesday.
MIR NJ D DeLorme, one OF Gree
lyville's merchants, was visit
or at the county seat on Monday.
Mr. A NJ Gamble of Gourdins
called Tuesday and gave us a
half hour of pleasant conversa-
ton.
Our old friend, Mr L E Burkett,
now of Gourdins, found time to
pay US his respects Tuesday
while in town.
Among the friends who called
to see us Saturday we were
pleesed to welcome Messrs j NJ
and W L Altman of Suttons.
Mrs NJ Heidon and children of
Marion, who have been the
guests of Mr. S Marcus family,
returned home this week.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14
Not MANY people know that

Not many people know that
lemons can be grown right here
in Kingstree, yet We have evil
dence that they do grow here
and big ones too. We have
before us a specimen raised by
Mrs Minnie Porter that weighs
one and one-half pounds and
measures 14l inches around,per-
feet in form and color. Verify
the possibilities of our soil and
climate are illimita BILE.
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.zlLOCAL JJs ITEMS. LlL

Ine hlnSStTee hdIuWdle W
has a new ad this week-read it,
Cotton is quoted at s. for the
best grades and seed at $4,000
the ton on the local market.
H d Reddick's half page ad in
this issue speaks for itself. The
goods are there at the prices
quoted and the early buyer gets
the pick.
The first quarterly conference
of Kingstree Methodist church
will meet in the church next
Tuesday evening at 7:3o o'clock.
A full attendance of the mem
bers is desired.
Mortgage real estate, title,
lien on crop, bill Of sale, agri-
cultural lease and lien, mort.
gage personal property, bill OF
sale and lien on crop combined
for sale at The RECORD office. tt
Messrs Cooper Bros sold Scott
& Miller a fine hog this week
that tipped the beam at 527
pounds. We are not informed
as to its age, but they don't
grow much bigger in these parts
at any age.
Miss Laura Josephine BridS-
es, Reader, will give a recital
at Indiantown Graded school
building next Tuesday after
noon. See announcement this
issue. We bespeak for the ladies
in charge a large audience.
Road Engineer Graham has
appointed Mr. j P Frierson su-
perintendent of the chainSanS
and A Cottingham of Timmons-
vile as assistant to look after
the road plows. Both men are
experienced road builders and
will no doubt give good service.
We have just got in a splen-
did lot of all kinds of stationery,
fine bond ruled headings,
100000 envelopes, and Denni-
sons shipping tags with brass
eyelets and wire strings, the
best made. See our samples be-
fore ordering elsewhere. tt
Robert E Lees birthday, Tues.
day, January 10, will be fitting
ly observed by Williamsburg
chapter U D c. See announce
ment elsewhere in this issue.
The public especially the
old Vets-are cordially invited
to attend the exercises.
The Wilkins Wholesale Co.
successors to W T Wilkins, have
something to say this week in
our advertising columns. "W
T"is still at the helm and says
he is in a position to do better
than ever by his customers
Here's good luck to the new
firm.
We hereby give notice that
after January 1, 1909, all ac'
counts of a dollar or more for
subscription will be placed in
the hands of a collecting agen.
cv. We hate to do this but
can't afford to lose the hundreds
of dollars our honest toll entities
US to. If
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14
Who Can Beat II?

Lake City, January 9:-Mr j NJ
Sturgeon killed "pig" one year old
Saturday, whose net weight was 336
pounds and which yielded 2OOpounds
of lard. This fine specimen was a
cross between Berkshire and Poland
China and Mr. Sturgeon claims the
championship for the county, age
considered. Who can beat it?
Groceries always fresh. Pric eand
quality guaranteed.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE co.
1-7.2t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14
ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES
For Williamsburg government
for .uf.

Sectie Jde of Laws 1902,
provic { the county COM
missioners file with the comp
troller general an estimate of
expenses for the county govern
ment of each county for the ifs.
cal year. Under the new county
government act for Williams
burg the board OF commissioners
consists of the clerk, the audit
or and the probate judge. The
road engineer devotes his entire
time to looking after the roads.
Mr. j j Graham, the road engin.
eer, and Mr. j N Hammet, the
county commissioner,have taken
hold of their respective Offices
and are getting down to business
Mr. Graham says that henceforth
his place of business will be the
public roads.
Commissioner Hammet has fur
nished US with the following es-
innate for the ensuing year:
EXPENSES
for Williamsburg county for ts-
cal year commencing January
l, 1909.
County auditors salary 5 400
Goun y commissioners
salaries 400
County treasurer's salary 400
County board of equaliz-
Jurors, witnesses and
constables' fees court
claims) $500
Clerk of courts salary 400
Sheriff's salary l,50O
Ma anistrates and constableS / 800
Coroner l0O
Poor house and poor 1900
Repairs on roads and
bridges 5000
Books, stationery and
printing 800
Contingent expenses 1000
Post mortem, examining
lunatics and conveying 200
Jury commissioners and
insurance 25O
Physicians and attor-
ney's fees 800
Re.indexine 1900
Road engineers salary 1900
Superintendent of educa-
ton, salary 100
Total $3O,35O.
Less estimated revenues
for 1909 other than
taxes:
County dispensary
revenue $4,000
Fines and licenses 1000
Communication road
tax 5000
5000
Amount to be raised by
taxation S2l ,3oO
Attest: in HAMMET,
Commissioner.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
n Every Department of Banking the First Natl Clifton is Prepared to Serve You in Manner.
Yuma Farmers Will Cut Out CantaIOupes

A Yuma dispatch says there will be practically no cantaloupes grown for shipment teis year in the Colo rado river valley or the Imperial val ley. On account of the low price prevailing last year and the disas- trous results to growers, the farmers have absolutely declined to plant melons this year. Careful inquiry down the valley indicates that urac- tically no acreage will be planted in melons. Some of the best experts on the melon market and the melon in dustry are of the opinion that the farmers are making a great mistake this year and that a reasonable crop of melons ought to be planted. He believes that fair prices will prevail this season and that good money can be made in growing Cantaloupes. The conditions which conspired to smash the market last year will, in all probability, not be in evidence thls year. However, it is too late now, as most of the tanners have made other disposition of their melon lands and the crop for this year at least is cut off.
 What is true of the m elon crop is also true to d very large extent of the onion and tomato crop.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Timber Business Not UnprOfitab.e.

Uncle SIm'S national forests yield ed an increase of 1O2 per cent. in timber last year over the record for 1907, giving returns of SS49, ,O27.2t to the government. Twenty-Five per cent. of this amount went back to the states in which the forests are located in lieu of taxes, in accord ance with the provisions ot the law. This revenue will be added to the states fund for the support and maintenance of roads and public schools.
 The amount of climber cut from all the national forests was 392, ,792, 900 feet, board measure, as against l94,- S72,OO0 feet in the previous year. This figure for 1908 does not include the 13I. I.4S2.O feet given away to settlers, schools and churches under free use" permits. This increase of lO2 per cent. shows far better use and increasing productivenesS of the forest under conservation methods of cutting. There was q marked increase in small sales last year, resulting in an increase of 23G per cent in the number of sales, notwithstanding the fact that the timber contracted for was less in the aggregate than in 1907.
 In making timber sales the forest service seeks small in preference to large sales. and aims to safeguard a supply for future needs rather than to swell the immediate receipts. Were it desired, the present receipts from timber sales could be quIcKly doubled. During the year it was found necessary in the interest of a continued supply to restrict slles or many forests. Nevertheless, use ot the national forests as d source oi timber supply was m)re general than ever before.
 Toe total receipts from timber sales each year have been as follows 1905. S60, l3j 62: 1908. $345,Ol3 10: 1907 sjjS, S,Sl3.I2 190S, SSl9. 9.O27.24.
 Payment for timber is always re- quired in advance. In large sales however, and in small sales on oc- casion. payment is made in install
 ments so arranged as to protect the government against loss without i'm posing unnecessarily severe burdens upon the purchaser. Thus the re- l ceipts of each year represent sub stautially, but is exactly, the value of the timber sold and removed dur inP that year.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
New Agricultural Industry for Yuma

A bamboo grove is to be installed on the Yuma government farm as soon as the ground can be put in condition to foster its growth. Will liam D. Hills, of the agricultural de- partment, was in Yuma last week to confer with w. A. Peterson about stablishing a grove there in June. Mir. Hills came direct from Japan, where he has been for the past eighteen months directing the growth and transportation of 5fty tons of young bamboo trees for the United States. "Every farmer in Japan has his bamboo grOve,' said Mr. Hills. ''Bamboois one ofthe most usefulpro- ducts for furniture, basketry and even household repairs. These trees grow from 50 to 100 feet in height and reach maturity in four years. It is the idea Of the agricultural de partment to create the bamboo in dustry in this country" Yuma farm ishes ideal climatic, soil and irriga- tion facilities for bamboo growth, in the opinion of MT, HLlls. Bamboo does not need flooded districts. but regular irrigation and plenty of sun- shine
The copper era., 1909-02-04
New Ore Test is Being Exhibited.

A new process of smclting ore has been exhibited publicly by d series of tests at West Seattle, Wash, during the past thirty days.
 The furnace itself is built of brick, is 20 feet long. feet wide. and s feet high, lined with fire brick, contain ing two hearths sloping from the eX- treme ends ot the furnace to well at the center, from which the matte and slag are tapped, and has Capac ity of D tons d day. The copper sulphide ore is fed into the furnace from the top, upon each hearth alter nately.
 After the furnace has been rrelimi- nary heated through fire boxes in the base, to d cherry red, crude oil under pressure is introduced at one end just above the hearth At the same time air is being siphoned into the checker-wOrk brick interior at the side base of the furnace with steam at 90 pounds pressure. This combines with the oil in the cOmbus- = ] and the resulting heat rushed down over the charge to the well. 1t is then dehected upward and over the ! charge on the opposite hearth. giving it preliminary roast. after which it is drawn down through the checker work at the end of the furnace and thence to the base of the stack. At | the termination of 20 minutes but terlly damper at the steam siphOn is turned and the air and stea m are in- i troduced at the other end Of the furnace. The oil intake is also | switched to the opposite end and the smelting process is being carried on at that end, with the roasting pro- ! ing process continuous. Thus by the utilization of the heat wasted in smelling the ore at one end, in roast ing il at the opposite end,- high econ omy is maintained.
 It is estimated that 59-ton smel . ing plant of this kind can be install ed and fully equipped for work at a cost of about S6000. and as it is built almost entirely of brick it can with out difficulty, be installed in locations 1 which would otherwise be inaCceSsi- ble for smelting purposes.
 At the last trial run of the expert mental furnace the ore charge as saved: Gold, 02. oz.; silver, 2.4 oz. copper, 2.7 per cent.
 The resulting matter assayed Gold, trace; silver, trace: copper ! O2l. per cent.
 The highest slag losses yet made are: Gold, trace: silver, I oz.: col per, 3 per cent.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Gold Production and Business Depression

"This year, unless borrowing for war purposes on a great scale takes place, money will be both plentiful and cheap" says the London Statist. ''It will be both plentiful and cheap, firstly, because the tput of gold all the world over for q considerable number of years now in succession has been very large, and will be very large for many years to come, if nOth- ing entirely unforeseen happens: and secondly, because just al the present moment trade is depressed and specu- larion is suspended. Furthermore, though trade will improve and specu- lation will revive if political conti- dence is restored, the recovery will not be such in a single year as will cause money to become scarce and dear. But as the improvement goes on, as new enterprises are entered into, and as trade expands in various directions there will be a rise in rates, until ultimately we shall witness once more very high. rates consequent upon overtrading. In the meanwhile, the knowledge that such an enormous amount of gold is being turned out of the mines will make all persons en- gagged in trade convinced that their bankers will be in position to give them accommodation"
The copper era., 1909-02-04

The people of Douglas emphati callv stated Tuesday of last week that they did not wish to accept the offer to purchase d bond issue for municipalIy owned water system which was made to the city council by Ulen Sc Southerlin of Kansas City. says the Douglas Dispatch. This was done at the ''straw election" called at the request of the would-be bond purchasers by the city council and the expeuse of which was paid by the Kansas City firm. There were 163 votes cast on the propositson and of those l63 there were but eight votes in the affirmative, the plan go- ing down to defeat by nearly twenty to one, while q two-thilds majority would have been necessary to endorse the proposition.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Oil Fields to be Again Worked.

Word has been received in Bisbee that Ihe Pura Oil company, near Santa Rosa. New Mexico, is making excellent progress and that they are now below 1000 feet. This is the property which is owned by Bisbee people.
 Some time ago the drill became stuck in the workings, and it was not possible to continue work for some time. There was also an explosion. which resulted disastrOusly to the upper workings and surface improve ments, and delayed the development. Recently the company signed con tract with a company from the Texas oil fields who removed the tools from the workings, and have begun sink ing They are working below the lOO0-fuot level and have contracted to go to a depth of 1.500 feet, if oil is not encountered before.
 This ground is loca ted eight miles trom Santa Rosa. and it will be easy to pipe oil to that point, where ship ments are to be made in the event that oil is developed in important quantities. This will save all hauling expenses, and lower very materially tue transportation.
 The company has an option on some r, ,OOO acres, consisting of one of the old grants of New Mexico. The amount of the purchase price is S5O,- GOO which is considered very reason able if oil is developed on the prop erty. There is every indication that oil will be encountered, which will mean much tQ the promoters of Bis bee-Review.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Chamberlain's Cough Ren 'Gy the MOss Popular Because / it
 iS tha Rect
is the Best.

"I have sold Chamber rlain's Cough Remedy for the past eight years and find it to be one of the best selling medicines on the market. For babies and young children there is nothing better in the line of cough syrups, :" says Paul Allen, Plain Dealing, La. This remedy not only cures the coughs. colds and croup so common among voung children, but iS pleasant and safe tor them to take. For sale by all druggists. Samples free.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Bill in Congress for Relief of Mineral
 Survey Applicants.

There is a bill now pending before congress for the relief of mineral survey applicants. The measure shows that congress is not asleep as to the mining industry throughout the west.
 It is as follows:
 "A bill for relief of applicants for mineral surveys.
 ''Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in con- gress assembled, that the secretary of the treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of the moneys converted into the treasury from deposits made by in dividuals to cover the cost of work performed and to be performed in the offices of the United States sur veyors-general in connection with the survey of mineral lauds, any ex- cess in the amount deposited over and above the actual cost ot the work performed, including all expenses in- cident thereto for which the deposits were severally made. Such repay ments shall be made to the person or persons who made the several de- posits, or to his or their legal repre- sentatives, after the completion or abandonment of the work for which the deposits were made, and upon an account certified by the surveyor general of the district in which the mineral land surveyed or sought to be surveyed, is situated and approved by the commissioner of the general land office.''
 This bill has been favorablv re- ported by the commissioner of the general land office. Its enactment will mean that nu'1ber of indi- yiduals and corporations of this dis trict, wnp have made deposits for mineral surveys will be entitled to a refund.
The copper era., 1909-02-04

The territory omnibus bill, which was reported favorably to the senate, contains the following bills of Mark Smith, introduced during the siXtieth congress: Authorize Mohave county to issue bonds to the amount of S20.. .. GOO for the erection of q court house, slO,OnO for jail. Phoenix to Issue bonds for Sl55, ,OOO tor floating indebt edness; $50, 900 for the erection of d court house and jail at Yuma; board of supervisors of Gila county author ized to issue additional bonds for S25,- 900 for completion of court house and jail; providing for the erection of a court house at St. Johns; authorizing Maricopa county to issue bonds to the amount of S3O,OOO for road i'm provemeuts.
The copper era., 1909-02-04

I. B. ENGLISH, Proprietor.
The copper era., 1909-02-04

Agent Deming Steam Laundry
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Washington Once Gave Up

to three doctors: was kept in bed for five weeks. Blood poison from Spid- CTS bite caused large, deep sores to cover his leg. The doctors failed, then Buck lens Arnica Salve com pletely cured me, writes John Wash ingtou, of BOsqueville, Tex. For eczema, boils, burns and piles it's supreme, 25c at A, C. Co. drug depart ment.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
For That Terri ible Itching.

Eczema, letter and salt rheu m keCU their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain $ Salve will instantly allay this itching, and many eases have been cured by it's use. For sale by all druggists. Samples free.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-03
Summer Food for Pigs.

Have a small, well-fenced grass and
clover pasture for the pigs. If the
grass is abundant the pigs will need
but little grain. No corn should be
fed during the summer; feed slightly
fermented millfeed s1op. The slop
should not be sour. Keep the trough
and grounds surrounding the troughs
clean and dry. A dirty, foul yard is
certain to breed disease. No pig
should be kept in close pen and a
dirty yard. To keep up the green
food sow fodder corn about the mid
die OF this month. Make two sowings.
Spread well-rotted manure in the bot
tom of furrow: then sow about eight
to ten grains of corn to the square
foot. For fall and early winter green
feed SOW six pounds of Dwarf Essex
rape to the acre. The seed being
small, the ground should be carefully
narrowed, deep and mellow. The time
to, sow rape is the latter part of Au-
gust. The ground should be plowed.
narrowed and rolled early in the
month, and at least two weeks before
1t is time to sow. Sow when the soil
is moist; cover seed with smoothing
harrow; then roll. Rape is hardy and
vigorous. If the land is rich, fine and
mellow, fresh seed sown and nicely
covered, it will be fit to cut by the
middle OF October and to pasture six
weeks from sowing. More forage can
be had by cutting the forage instead
OF pasturing.