The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10

clan, known the world over. Will Qlrecl
q musical festival in Charleston next
month Lovers of music will throne
the. CITY bv-the-sea from all over the
country, and we would advise those OF
our readers contempiating.the event &c
engage quarters in advance.
There will be a general cleaning up
of the Oak Grove Cemetery, three miles
east of Manning, Friday, March 10Th,
will ask all those interested 10 please
come and bring the proper tools, as
there will be some changes made. and
will ask the trustees to meet promptly
at 9 O'Clock. Respectfully, p. E. Ridge
way, c. 4. s.
On last Thursday evening, at the res
idence OF .Ir. S. Iseman, the young folks
spent an enjoyable evening at box
party" given for the benefit of the Man
ming fire department. The occasion was
quite social affair, at which nearly all
OF the young ladies and gentlemen IN
town attended.
There will be az entertainment at
Pamela school on Friday evening, Marcn
10, beginning at eight O'Clock Oysters
and oShe- refreshment Will be served
after the exercises. Admission for grown
people.ffteen cents. children ten cents,
proceeds for benefit of school. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
A letter signed MARY E. Temple
ton," published in the Laurensville
Herald, makes very complimentary
reference TO the Senator from Claren-
don, which is very much appreciated.
It is always pleasant to realize ones
labors recognized by those capable OF
appreciating honest effort OF public
servant.
Died at his home last Monday, near
ST. Paul, Samuel Richardson, colored,
aged about 10 years. The deceased was
a man of large means, owning about
1900 acres of valuable lands. He was
industrious, and exercised an excellent
Judgment, besides he was noted for his
honesty and politeness: He leaves an
estate worth at least $50, 200.
Rev. F. H. Shuler, pastor of the
Methodist church, will conduct she
prayer meeting in the Presbyterian
church, tomorrow night, and Or. Byrd,
presidenS of Chicora College OF Green
Vile, will preach Sunday morning and
evening. Rev. A. f. Woodson is at
Johnston conducting a meeting with
Rev. T. P. Burgess.
DR.. P. NJ. Salley and Mr.. J. r. Grit.
fin of Pinewood were in Manning last
Monday on business connected with the
Pinewood school. The school house at
Pinewoodi nearly completed. and the
citizens # that community are very
proud of il. We have heard a number
OF compl;~ entary expressions about This
building. it is said to be the prettiest
and best for the amount invested in Ibis
State.
AS result OF FIRE, set to burn off some
land last Thursday on the Lesesne place
on the edge of town, Mr.. a. l. Barron
lost two last stacks of fine hay. Who is
responsible for this damage we do MOI
know, nevertheless somebody shoulc
be, as Mr.. Barron is loser CT consid
erable money by their act. We are now
informed that Mr.. Lesesne has kindly
offered to pay the damage.
It is becoming somewhat haZardou:
for merchants to increase their wealth
by taking advantage Of the bankruptcy
law. In the United States court Flor
ence last week. a Marion merchant wa:
indicted for concealing his assets ant
perjury. Of course it does not follow
that every merchant in bankruptcy, ha;
or would conceal his assets, and comml
perjury. It is the rule, thew give ~
everything they have to ther creditors
It is to the interest of the farmers il
the vicinity of Manning to plant tobac
co. In every section where tobacco ha
been planted it has proven a success. l
is an early money crop. and profitable
properly handled. We have TWO ware
houses here. and these are in touch will
the principal buyers. Then why not eX
pertinent with a few acres OF land
There is no doubt OF the soil being a
GOOD for tobacco as any in the county
All that is necessary is attention.
When you fail to get The TINES
stop and think if you have not failed t.
pay. DO not abuse the post master o.
carrier, but be honest and send tn
money to the editor. Some of the bit
terest enemies we have made are anon:
those who have read The TINES TO
years and have not paid for 1t, the
friendship of such we do not appreciate
TO the extent OF a continual purchase
They have robbed Us, butthey will no
rob Us any more. thanks to the Unite
States postal regulations
The election on the question of issu
inc $4,000 additional bonds to CON
plete the school building came off las
Monday, and resulted in favor of tn
issue Of bonds 81, against the issue Z
| The trustees are now authorized t
issue $4,000 in bonds which will,
the bonds are sold. furnish suficien
money to give to Manning one OF tn
best equipped school houses in tn
State. The opposition to this bon
issue did not materiailze for the reaso
that it was manifest the building ha
to be completed. whether the peopl
favored such an expensive one or mo-
It was condition the taxpayers Wer
called upon to face, and by their vote
they faced it in a proper spirit.
| Wanted to know, who is responsibl
for the debts incurred by the Prohlb
tion Campaign Committee: which ha
in charge the campaign in this count
, to vote out the dispensary:: Sever'
attempts to collect small. but homes
debt, has so lar resulted in failure. III
debt was made last November, and tn
! is March. It strikes US that those WI
urged the votine out of the dispensa1
: on moral grounds, should upon ii
same moral grounds pay the debts i
Cured by them. We regret to max
public mention of this matter, b.
: when after repeated attempts to collie
? what is Justly due US, we are ignore
and treated with Indifference. it
: time to say something, and we propo
r to continue saying something until Y
g.. are paid for the work done.