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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

Where Women Can't, Get Drink.
"Cumberland,, in your good state Of
Maryland; is about the only town in
the United States where they will, not
furnish lady with a glass of beer,
wine or Intoxicating spirit of any
kind" said G. ]. Brooks, Of Philadel2-
phia.
1T makes no difference whether
the lady is alone or duly accompan-
led by her husband, she simply can't
get any liquid refreshment was
at one Of the leading hotels in Cum
berland last week with my wife, and
ordered two bottles Of beer. think
ing to have her consume one OF
them, but when ordered the waiter
to fill two glasses he politely told me
that the Heating license bill prohtb-
tied. ladies from being served with
drinks of that character. r."-Baltimore
American.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Carmine Ink.

A good carmine ink for drawing
pictures on place cards IS made IN
this manner: Take little carmine
and mix with dissolved gum arabic
and add aqua ammonia. When too
thick dilute with ammonia. 1t will
flow freely while writing.
Blue ink is made with ferrocyanide
OF iron, commonly called Chinese
blue. obtainable at any drug store.
It is ground with binoXolale Of pot
ash and diluted with water. Usually
gum arabic is added to all inks for
decorative purposes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Circuit. Court Sale.

State of South Carolina, County of
Oraneeburg.-In common pleas.
). ]. Hydrick, Plaintiff, against IL.
r.. Dickson and e. G. Dickson, De-
PENDANTS.
BY virtue of the judgment in the
above stated case. will sell at puo-
re auction, at Orangeburg Court
l!ouse, during the legal hours for
sales, on the first Monday in Septem-
or. 1910, being the fifth day OF
said mcnth. the following described
r.ai estate:
One lot on Maxwell Street convey
Ell to Gertrude Z. Dickson by James
II. Fowles, being on East side OF
Maxwell street and bounded on the
East by lands of w. S. Barton, and
North by lands of w. II. Bates and
billiard Brunson, and on the West
by Maxwell street. measuring sixty
five feet front and three hundred
sect deep.
TERMS: Cash-the purchaser or
purchasers to pay for all papers and
I'll taxes falling due after the day of
sale. and in case the purchaser or
urchasers fail to comply with the
terms of sale. said premises will be
lesold on the same or some subse-
uucnt salesday. on the same terms,
"nd ut the risk Of the former pur-
chaser or purchasers.
Rcbt. E. Copes,
Judge Of Probate as Special Referee.
August 5th. 1910.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

TO nv friends Of the Elloree sec
tion: I beg to announce my candl-
dacy for the position OF Cotton
Weigher,. at Elloree, S. c. Having
assisted in weighing cotton at Ell
.oree during the last season, feel
shat all are acquainted with my quail
sfications, and if elected will pledge
you'my best efforts to give eacn man
a square deal and entire satlstaction'
- D. WYMAE McEACHERN.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
TO Sweeten Rancid Butter.

Beat the butter in a sufficient guam
tity of water, into which has been
mixed 25 or 30 drops of chloride OF
lime. It is not injurious and may
safely be used. This is sufficient
amount for two pounds OF butter.
Leave for an hour. cover with fresh
water and pat the butter 10 wash
out all rancid water. The butter will
be fresh and sweet. To keep butter
fresh place a bag Of coarse salt on
the bottom OF stone crock; put the
butter into cloth and lay it on the
salt; cover the jar and keep In
dark, cool place.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Oven Shovel,

A common shingle will be found a
great convenience for taking hot pans
from the oven. Cut the thin END
six inches wide. From the end cut
handle six inches long by two
wide. Bore a hole in the handle and
hang it back OF the stove where II
will always he ready for use.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Enr House of Representatives.

James T.. Hutto, from the Fork
Secticns of Orangebnrg County, Is
hereby annouced as cadidate for
the State legislature, subject to the
rules OF the Democratic primary. L
electd lMr. Hutto will Civ his best
Efforts to- further tie interest and
welfare Of Old Orartgeburg County
and her citizens. FRIENDS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
WOMEN OYSTER eATHERERs
Many Have Made Small Fortunes at
the Work in France.

The work of oyster collecting and
culture is most unsuitable for wo-
men, but in France, owing to its ted
ious nature, it does not appeal 10
men.
Often from an early hour in the
morning till late into the evening the
women are standing up to the knees
in water, with a strong sun beating
down on them. The result is that
never a year passes without some OF
them going mad and having to be
hurried away to the asylums.
The work is well paid. as indeed 1t
ought to be, while in the case of the
few who own beds the profits are
large and small fortunes are quickly
amassed.-Woman's Life.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
RoBT. E. CoPEs.
For Congress-.

hereby announce. myself as
candidate for the Democratic NOM
ination for Congress from the Sew
enth Congressional District of South
Carolina and pledge myself to abide
the rules and regulations of the
Democratic primary.
A. F. LEVER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

> The friends of Dr.. H. A. Odom,
in the Springfield section Of Orange
burg County, hereby announce him
as candidate for the House OF Rep-
resentatives,. subject to the rules
governing the primary.
Friends Of DR.. Odom.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
ror Township Commissioner.

hereby announce myself can
didate for reelection to the office OF
Township Commissioner OF Elizabeth
Township, and will abide by the
rules of the Democratic Primary.
os HOYT. W. FICKLING.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Magistrate Of Eighth
judicial District Of Orangeburg
County, suD;.c: &c the rules Of the
Democracy party.
w. NJ. J. LIVINGSTON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Notice OF Final Discharge.

will on the 18th day of Septem-
Der, 1910. file my final account witA
the Judge Of Probate for Orangeburg
County, as administrative OF the es-
tate OF John +. Simmons, deceased,
and will thereupon ask for my final
discharge as such administrative.
Ada 3. Simmons,
Administrative OF the Estate of John
+. Simmons, deceased.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the Office
of Magistrate for the 3rd District,
Orangeburg County, S.. c., subject
to the rules of the Democratic prim-
ary.' T. NJ. FIELDER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

-~-I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Cotton Weigher at Cope.
subject to the rules of the DENT
cratic primary.
OTIS F. SMOAK.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

T hereby announce myself as 9
Candidate for Cotton Weigher at
North, S. c., and pledge mysei1 10
abide by the rules and regulations
OF the Democratic Primary.
C.. WOLFE LIVINGSTON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I do hereby announce myself as
candidate for reelection to the off,
&c of Township Commissioner of FL
lcree Township and will abide by the
rules of the Democratic Primary.
!. ]. A. TRICK.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself IS
candidate for Cotton Weigher at the
City of Orangeburg at the colnln'
Democratic Primary. l Will ablje
nv the rules of the party in this se:.
zion NJ. X. JEFFORDS..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the
House of Representatives, subject
to the rules of tn. Democratic prim-
ary. THOS. P. HORGER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself can
didate for reelection to the House OF
Representatives, subject to the rules
OF the Democratic Primary.
JOHN S. BOWMAN.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce mEseil as
Candidate for reelection as puolic
Cotton Weieher for the City OF Ut
angehurg. subject to the rules Oh
the Democratic Primary.
q. L. CRAWLING.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
OTIS F. SMOAK.

AS I have been asked by several ol
my friends to run for cotton weigner,
Z hereby announce myself Tor cotton
wseeigher at Springfield, subject TO the
rules of the Democratic Primary.
- C. S. GLEATON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby anne unce myself cand'-
date FOR Cotton Weigher at Elloree,
asking the kind and thoughtful con-
nideration of my constituents and
pled ging obediauce to the rules OF
che Democratic party.
A. v. MOORER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
MILES O'RILEY.

Having been endorsed by my club,
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the legislature and pledge myself to
abide by the results of the primary
election.
4. uy zRIcTER
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself as
candidate for reelection as Cotton
Weigher for the town OF North, SUD-
ject to the rules OF the Democratic
urinary. Fl. F. GLEATON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Magistrate of Eighth
Judicial District OF Orangeburg Co.
unity, and pledge myself to, abide by
the rules of the. Democratic prim-
ary, w. r. MURDEN.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

Feeling that have done my duty
for my people I ask their endorse
ment, for another term as a member
of the Legislature subject TO the
Democratic Primary. Respectfully,
BASCOM A. SHULER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself as a
candidte for the Office of Township
Commissioner for Hebron Township
in the coming primary, pledsing my
SELF to abide by the results of the
same. Respectfully,
B, F. AXSON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

:. I hereby announce myself :. can
didate for Commissioner of Middle
Township, subject to the rules OF
the Democratic primary.
G.. D. HYDRICk.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the position Of township
commissioner for Liberty township
and pledge myself to abide by the
results of the election. Very respect
fully J. w. BONNElA.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate Of the Third
Judicial District of Orangeburg coun-
ty, subject to the rules Of t!.e Demo
cratic primary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself as
!, .,d;date for cotton weigher at
springfield. and pledge myself TO,
eales governing the primary.
R. H. MORGAN.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself can
didate for Cotton WeiSher at the
CITY OF Oraugeburg. subject to the
rnles OF the democratic primary.
JOHN C. kENNERLY.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate of the Fifth
Judicial District of Orangeburg coun-
ty, subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic party.
DryHrh.E rIIE
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

/ hereby announce myself can
lidate for Township Commissioner
Of Rocky Grove Township. subject
to the rules of the Democratic prim-
ary. J. B. SHARP.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I announce myself candidate lot
reelection to the office Of Cotton
vyeieher OF Elloree, S. c., subject to
che rules OF the Democratic Primary.
i. C. AUGUSTUS JONES.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

beg to announce to my frlends
chat l am a candidate tor cottop
1ieher at Elloree. If elected l vii
use my best efforts to make myse'
worthy of the thrust imposed upon
me. l pledge to abide the result Oh
tho urinary. ! Very truly,
John ". WACTOR.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate &C the Tenth
District. subject to the rules govern
ing the Democratic primary.
GEO. F. BONNETT..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself can
didate for Cotton Weigher at the
City of Orangeburg, SUBJECT TO Tue
rules of the democratic primary
A. WILLIS STROMAN.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the House of Representa-
tives, subject to the rules OF the
Democratic party.
D. H. MARCHANT, JR
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

The: many friends of Mr.. J.sJ.
Fairey hereby announce him as
candidate for the position OF Town
ship Commissioners Of Orange Town
ship:
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

thereby announce myself candl-
a.te for the office OF Cotton WeiSher
at sNeeces, subject to the ru:es OF
the Democratic primary.
D.. W. TYLER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate at Springfield,
subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary.
WALTER C. DUNCAN.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I announce myself candidate for
election to the House of Represen-
tatives, subject 10 the rules OF the
Democratic party.
A. J. HYDRICH, JR.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Township Commission
er of Zion Township, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic Primary.
N. N. HAYDEN, JR.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
For MAGISTRATE.

I. hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate OF the Third
Judicial District OF Orangeburg coun-
ty. subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic primary.
= E. w. AVINGER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself can
didate for Cotton Weigher al Guy VI
Orangebu".. subject to the rules OF
the Democratic Primary.
JAMES l.. WEEKS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself as d
candidate for Cotton Weigher at
E,loree, and pledge myself to" abide
by Ithe rules and regulations OF the
Democratic Primary.
a., l.. SHuMAKER,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself can
didate for Commissioner OF Eliza
beth Township, subject to the rules
of the primary.
E. NJ. ROBINSON
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

+. hereby announce myself as d
candidate afor Cotton Weigher at
Cope, subject to the rules or the
Democratic primary.
.: H. ". LIVINGSTON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
For County Treasurer.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to Office Of Coun-
ty Treasurer, subject to the rules
of the primary.s A. D. FAIR.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the position Of Township
Commissioner for Limestone Town
ship. and pledge myself to the results
of the primary.
S, H. INAEINET.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
TILLEY D. LIVINGSTON.

Sc shereby announce myself can an,
Sdidate for Cotton Weigher at Vance,
and pledge myself to abide the re-
sssult of the Democratic primary.
80 J. M. DUKES.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself q can
,didate for Commissioner of ProVi-
dence Township abiding by the rules
of the Democratic Primary.
NJ. F. SHULER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the position of Township COM
missioner for Goodland Township,
and pledge myself to abide by the
results of the primary election. Ve:y
respectfully.
ABSOLEM E. GLEATON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

i hereby announce myself as
candidate for Cotton Weigher at
Orangeburg, subject to the rules ot
che Democratic primary.
o. .-ss E: T: EDWINS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of Township Commits
sioner for Goodland Township in the
coming primary. P!edging myself
to abide by the results Of the same.
Respectfully,
JOSEPH A. TANNING.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce my candidacy
FOR reelection othe Office Of Cotton
WATCHER at Norway, and pledge my
self, to abide the result Of the prim-
ary G. F. GIBSON. s
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself a can
didate for Cotton Weigher at Nor
Democratic primary.
- C. S. RUTLAND.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
CANDIDATE CARDS
For Cotton Weigher.

d hereby announce myself q can
stdidate for Cotton Weigher at Elloree
and pledge myself to abide by the
rules and regulations Of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
For Judge OF Probate.

/ hereby announce. my candidacy
for reelection to. the Office of Judge
of Probate for Orangeburg County,
subject to the rules of the Democrat
ic party.
ROBT. E. COPIES.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself can
didate for Commissioner vi Provi-
dence Township, subject to the rules
of the Democratic Primary.
J. I. SHULER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself candl-
date for Township Commissioner Tor
.Vances Township, subject to the ruiz
es Of the Democratic primary.
w. A. 'DANTZLEH.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

l hereby announce myself can
didate for Township Commissions
or Providence Township, and pledge
myself to abide the result of the
primary.
D. G. DANTZLER,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Township Commission
e, of Providence Township.
G. G. SHULER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Get Rid of Mice.

Use formlaldehyde in The house
freely II will not hurt anything.
Then shut Inc house up tight for
half q day. The ulice will leave.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself can
didate for cotton weigher at Cope
aubiect to the rules Of the De!Moc'at'
ic primary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
abide by the rules of the Democratic
Primary. HENRY P. TINDAL.. &.
For County Auditor.

hereby announce myself candi-
date Tor the Office Of County Auditor,
subject to the Democratic Primary.
-. r. NJ. sEIcMICHAEL.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the Legislature from Or
augsburg rounty, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary.
MILES O'RILEY.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

hereby announce myself az
candidate Tor Cotton Weigher at
North. S. c., and pledge myself to
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

I hereby announce myself can
didate for cotton weigher at Norway
subject to the rules of the Democrat
&c primary.
IL FLETCHER BALTzEGAR.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

The Times and Democrat-The
Paper With Circulation.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

HERBERT N. ANTLEY.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

". ]. ZEIGLER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

ABSOLEM E. GLEATON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

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THE CIR o y T n OF
YOUR BUSINESS rs Il
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PICKING OUT THE UN.
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OpER THE STUBS OF
YOUR CHECK BOOK
WILL ENABLE you TO
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ON " .fSTE OPEN
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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

EUGENE CUE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-04

an eye. Through an unshuttered win
dow the lightning flashed. Suddenly
the cat looked up. 1t lifted it's head
and stared directly at the gallery
above. Then it blinked, and stared
again. l was amused. Not until it
had got up on it's feet, eyes still riv-
eted on the balcony, tail waving at
the tip, the hair on it's back bristling
brush, did l glance casually over my
head.
From among the shadows a face
gazed down at me, a face that seemed
a fitting tenant of the ghostly room
below. I saw it as plainly as l might
see my own face in a mirror. While
stared at it with Mortified eyes, the
apparition faded. The rail was there,
the Bokhara rug still swung from it,
but the gallery was empty.
The cat threw back it's head and
walled.
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in the fire. but the cat never batted