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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
MIRACULOUS DRAUGHT.
One Haul Brings Forth o2o Pounds
1 of Choice Fish.

Brahchyille, August 25-Special:
History repeats itself,at least SO far
as the sacred Book is concerned, with
reference to the miraculous draught
of fishes. In the instance referred
to, however, the net did not break,
the great haul having been landed
safely on the banks Of the Edisto.
Mr.. Jas. S. Britton has just reported
to your correspondent that in sim
gle gill net, nearly twenty feet In
length, he caught at one haul s2O
pounds of choice fish.
Mr.. Britton, who is the local man
ager Of the Edisto Lumber Com
pany at this place, is royal sports
man when it come to 'bagging game
and catching fish; and when his
friends are invited to join in an
outing on the Edisto, they are u.s.
.ually on hand, because it is we'll
known that there is treat in store
for every member of the party; for
Mr.. Britton is not only a pioneer
hunter and fisherman, but he knows
how to prepare nice dishes when
camp is pitched also.
|. But to continue the story, the
Edisto, so long famous for its Dream,
red breast and trout, is likewise
rich in the quality and production of
sturgeon, which is an excellent fish
for feed when properly prepared.
Heretofore the harpoon has been
about the only effective instrument
by which the sturgeon is caught, but
Mr.. Britton has a new idea-why not
catch this fish in the ordinary gill
net as we catch the shad and red
horse.
This he has been doing quite sue
cessfully this week. No wonder,
therefore, when Mr.. Britton's dar-
key approached the little net, where
six large fellows were lined up, did
he retreat at a rapid rate of speed,
telling his friends on the opposite
bank all sorts Of alligator and croc-
odile stories. The negro returned
with a Winchester rifle, dispatc1ins
the six, one at a time. The largest
weighed 200 pounds, while the
smallest tipped the scales at GO.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Corrected Statement of Willow
Township Road Fund.

"A clerical error in the last re-
port of the supervisor made it ap-
pear that the total amount Of funds
available for Willow Township was
s791.12, whereas, the report should
have stated the amount to be ST.
237.62. Mr.. Sanford called atten-
ton to this discrepancy at the CAM
paign meeting at Norway, asking me
to explain it. I could not do so
then, as 7 didn't have access to the
books in the supervisors office. Up
on an examination of them, on my
return to the city, however, find
that s1,237.62 is the amount that
the report should have stated as
available for Willow township dur
ing the current year. The amount
stated in the report was merely a
clerical error made by myself in pre-
pairing the same.
1t will be understood, of course,
that the funds stated in the report
as available in each township are
only estimated amounts, because
they cannot be known definitely at
this time. The township road fund
is made up from three sources, name
ly, the Communication tax, the one
mill levy on property in the town
ship, and the supervisors apportion-
ment from taxes for ordinary county
purposes. OF these, the amount COM
Ing from the commutation tax is the
only one that can be definitely known
at this time The amount arising
from the one mill tax and the super
visor's apportionment cannot be
known until the tax returns are COM
pleted upon the Auditors books, and
this being the year for land returns,
the Auditor cannot do this until lat
er in the year. This is why the town
ship road fund for each township
had to be estimated by the supervis-
or, and this was done in order that
each township commissioner might
have something to work on, until
his township road fund could be de-
termined exactly, which the SUPER
visor hopes to do by the next meet
ing of the County board in October.
(Signed) M. E. Zeigler,
Clerk, Supervisor.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Prescott's Locals.

Best kerosene oil, 10 cents gallon
at Prescotts.
Cut prices all along the line at G..
W. Prescott's.
Best granulated sugar, Franklin
brand, 1e pounds"for s1.00 at Pres
colts.
1t will cost you money to give us
the "go by" Prescotts.
We are not chasing big profits;
small profits will satisfy US. Pres
cott.
We still have plenty of Masons S
Jars, all sizes, jar caps and rubpers
at cut prices. At Prescotts.
If you care to economize make
your purchases of groceries at Pres
colts, the leader Of low prices.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
SCHOOL HOUSES TO BE BUILT,
-Four New Ones Will Go Up in the
Country Districts.

Superintendent Of Education L..
WI. Livingston has received letter
from State Superintendent Of Educa-
ton J. e. Swearingen in regard to
the approval Of plans for four new
school buildings for this county.
All four plans were approved by
the State board of education, and the
State superintendent states that this
Is the largest numb Der of school build
lngs which have been approved for
any one county at any one sitting OF
che board.
The approval of these four new
buildings means that Orangeburg
county will receive about $1,000
State aid in the, erection of the
buildings. Orangeburg county re-
eeived $4,000 last year from the
State aid for high schools in the
county.
The four new school buildings will
be for Two Mile Swamp, Fersner
school, East Goodland school and
South Providence school, The Two
Mile Swamp school building was de-
stroyed during the spring by ter
rife cyclone, which entirely demol-
ished the building.
We congratulate these four school
districts upon their interest in edu-
cation. These school houses, next TO
the church buildings, are the most
important enterprises that the people
OF these school districts have ever
undertaken. The boys and girls OF
the country are entitled to and
should receive che same advantages
that town children have in the way
of education. Let the good work 80
on.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Big Ear Of Corn.

We had the pleasure of looking
at an ear of corn recently Of unusual
size. It was brought in by Mr.. P. S,
B. Wertz. 1t had twenty rows, and
was about ten or eleven inches long.
MIR. Wertz obtained the ear from the
test acre Of his son Luther, who is
a contestant for the prizes to be CIV
en- to the boys of this county, and
says there are many more there. The
Times and Democrat has special in
terest in the corn contest this year as
it expects to give its check for SIS to
the winner, $40 to the winner Of
the second prize, and SIS to the third.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Go and See 1t.

The trophy cup that was won by
the Orangeburg Automobile associa-
tion for having more autos at the
good roads convention held during
the early part of July in Charles
ton, having "a cars present, has been
received here and is now on eXhibi-
ton at the store of ]. E. Glover. The
cup is beautiful with appropriate en-
craving. The automobile association
prizes the trophy very highly.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Business Locals.

Poultry Powders are guaranteed to
prevent and cure all diseases Of the
poultry or money back. Ayers &
Williams.
Feed Ayers & Williams Poultry
Feed, will make your hens lay.
Phone so.
Balance feed for horses. Ground
oats, corn and alfalfa. 55c per bn.
Phone so. Ayers & Williams.
Ayers & Williams Dairy Feed will
produce milk. s1.35 per sack
Phone so.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
BOWMAN LETTER.
Dundee" Writes Of Happenings in
That Section.

Bowman, August 29th-Special:
Much satisfaction was manisfested
here Saturday afternoon when tel
ephone message was received an
nouncing the capture of Charlie DAY.
is, the murderer, of Lucy Dwight,
which occurred near here some days
ago. It was learned later that Davis
was dead having been wounded by
the parties making the capture near
Denmark. Several persons, includ-
ing Mr. L. j.; Smith, went up to
Orangeburg yesterday p. m. to iden-
tify the body as that of Charlie Day.
is.
Fodder pulling is about over with
in this section except few patches
of late corn. Mr.. j. Lawrence Shu-
ler planted 35 acres in corn, his en-
tire farm, and he stated that it cost
him something over $40 to get The
fodder pulled, paying rs cents per
day to the laborers engaged at the
work. The yield of corn in this sec
tion will be considerable increase
over that Of last year. Many will
make enough with some to spare
but in spite of this there are some
"tardy ones" who will not.
Cotton is beginning to open freely
in some fields, while others continne
in luxurious state Of growth. This
is distinctly noticeable on the farms
of DR.. Riley on the Five Notch Road
and also that of Ex-senator L. S.
Connor. These gentlemen as far
| as ones eye, can see, have model
farms, and the secret Of their success
| is mainly in thorough preparation and
good drainage coupled with judicious
fertilization of the soil and active
cultivation Of the crop. This is what
makes farming a success with these
gentlemen. This correspondent see
these farms daily and is prepared to
state that they are true model farms.
There are others possibly as good in
other sections of Orangeburg County.
"A goodly number Of Bowman cit
liens attended the picnic at Duncan s
Chapel Friday, all reporting a pleas
ant time.
MIR. e. y. Mittle's residence under
the supervision OF Architect Johan-
son of Orangeburg is under good
headway and will be when completed
a handsome ornament to North
Bowman.
Mr.. ]. Clifton Evans is having an
automobile and general repair shop
in course of erection and will soon
be prepared to do all kinds of work
| in this line. His knowledge and ex-
perience with machinery coupled with
natural gift for this kind of work
will likely give him success in the
undertaking.
Our City Fathers have made some
much needed repairs recently to side
| walks on some of our streets.
Miss Carrie Knight returned home
after spending sometime pleasantly
with friends near Cameron.
Capt. A. D. Fair was in town a
short while Saturday. He stated that
the last round was very pleasant
one indeed, making the trip in an
automobile. Dundee.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
First Bale in Branchyille.

Branchville, August 28-Special:
The first bale of new cotton market
ed in Branchville was sold here to-
day by Mr.. H. Besinger, of Bamberg
county. The bale Of cotton weighed
4O7 pounds and brought 14.T5 cents
per pound, which totaled s60.03. Mr.
P. Earl Dukes was the buyer and
thus has the honor Of opening the
market for this year. Mr. Besinger
is prosperous farmer of his neigh
,borhood and says that he could have
brought the cotton one day earlier
but for the fact that he was hinder
ed by rain.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Meeting of Veterans.

A meeting of the Confederate Vet
erans is called for Saturday, Sept tenn
ber 8. The purpose of this meet
ing is to elect a pension board for
the coming year The old board was
as follows: 2. E. Granting, chair
man; NJ. F. Antley, John S. Rowe, j..
C. Pike. Sr., DR.. T. A. Jeffords, sur
geon
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Returned to Her Home.

Mrs: l.. H. Wannamaker, Jr., has
returned to her home in Charleston
after pleasant visit of some weeks
to her old home. While here Mrs.
Wannamaker was the recipient Of
many social attentions. Mr.. Wan
namaker, who was reporting the CAM
paign meetings for the News and
Courier, on which he is the news
editor, returned to his desk on Mon
day.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Card of Thanks.

Mrs. J. S. C. Hoffman and family
take this means of expressing their
heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude
to all the friends and neighbors who
so kindly ministered unto them in
their recent bereavement.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
EXPENSE ACCOUNTS.
Candidates File Amount Of Their Ex'
penses in Race.

The following is list of candi-
dates who have filed their expense
account with the Clerk of Court in
accordance with the rules governing
the Democratic primaries. All of the
candidates had not yet filed their
accounts, but this is the COM
plete list up TO yesterday afternoon.
The largest sum registered was that
of MIR. M. K. Jeffords, candidate for
cotton weigher at Orangeburg, whose
expenses were S46.72. One candi-
date declared his expenses were
nothing. The expenses include ev-
erything from feed for horse" to
"candy for girls" and is the sworn
statement of each candidate.
M. X. Jeffords, s46.72.
Robert E.. Copes, 1890.
John S. Bowman, s41.22.
A. D. Fair, $3.50.
B. A. Shuler, 1920.
j. c. Kennerly, $28.61.
J. +. Hutto, S2S.25.
r. NJ. McMichael, s27.50.
T. P. Horger, s27.50.
j. L. Weeks, $27.11
j. R. Connor, s25.S7.
Miles O'Riley, s25.75.
"A. J. Hydrick, Jr., $500.
w. J. Zeigler, s23.10
E. T. Edwins, s21.S5.
"A. w. Stroman, $17.1S.
W. G. Griffith, $17.75.
q. g. Gramling, S16.75.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Oranpeburp VS., Bambere.

Beginning yesterday afternoon a
team Of young men from Bamberg
began playing a series Of three
games with a team of this city. The
lineup for Orangeburg is: Josey,
Brunson, Smith, Marchant, Wolfe. L.,
Scoville, Glover, Kortjohn, Bates.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

ston, Livingston.
,Goodland township. L. Gleaton,
Springfield.
Rocky Grove township-C. B.
Schoenberg, North.
City township-W. W. Wannamak-
er, Orangeburg.
Limestone township-C. W. Cul-
ler, Orangeburg.
Elizabeth township-Dr. J. Fl.
Price. North.
Orange township-R. N. Owen,
Orangeburg.
Middle township-W. IN. Punches,
Orangeburg.
Cow Castle Observation-Disclosures
Patrick, Bowman.
Bowman township-Samue! Dlo-
BILE, Bowman.
Good Hope township-E. N. CHS
olm. Rowesville.
Branchville township-W ]. Zeig-
ler, Branchville.
The Advisory Committee also is
sued the following circular, copy
of which was sent to each OF the
above gentlemen:
eve enclose you herewith a cir
cular which sets forth the object and
purpose of the Good Roads and
Drainage League of South Carolina.
From it, you will see that State Or
ganization Of this League has al
ready been completed; also, county
organization in twenty-seven couI-
ties, including Orangeburg: AS yo';
have perhaps noticed from the news.
papers, the Orangeburg bran;a was
perfected on Tuesday, the 18th OF
August. Our county branch appoint
ed us an Advisory Committee to more
perfectly organize the county b. ex-
tending the organization into the
townships.
"This Committee met today and
considered this matter, and suggest
ed you as the President to organize
your township league, as branch OF
the League in Orangeburg County.
You will, therefore, please proceed
to notify the citizens of your town.
ship, by advertising in the newspap-
ers, posting notices, by word af
mouth, or any other convenient
method, call a meeting and elect a
President, a Vice-president and e
Secretary, and let the whole organi-
zation consider themselves o COM
mittee for the purpose of soliciting
membership in the League. 1t is
our object to have every person who
is interested in the purpose of the
League to become a member.
We should be exceedingly glad to
have you thus complete the orEani-
cation of the league in yoLr town
ship in time to meet with us az
Orangeburg, either as body or by
representation, on the 10th of Sept
em!ber, at II o'clock, when the pur-
poses, benefits and objects of the
league will be more fully discussed
explained, and the relation of the
township league to the county
league, and, in turn, to the state
league, will be explained.
1T is the purpose of course that
all the various organizations shall
cooperate and work in harmony with
each other.
There will be meeting of the
State League in Aiken on the End OF
November, which will be attended by
delegates throughout the State. We
are especially anxious that Orange
burg County shall have large re-
presentation at this meeting. We
will be entitled to delegate for each
ten members of the League in the
county. 1t is, therefore, very i'm
portant in order that we may have
a large representation at the Aiken
meeting, that you should organize
your township at once and secure
as many members to the League as
you possibly can.
LET 1t be distinctly understood In
your solicitation for membership that
there will be absolutely no dues or
fees Connected with membership IN
the League
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
Gold Pin Lost,

A gold pin was lost on last Fri
day evening at the Band Concert. A
reward is left at this office for the
finder,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30

l. If you wish to buy
or sell bonds or mortgages
call upon us.
2. lf you are i'm the
market for stocks of amy
kind advise us.
3. If you wish to bor=
row on approved security
we cam accommodate you.
4. IL you want your
property, city or country,
rented and cared for and
rents collected, we have
every facility to offer you.
5. If you want a home
we have it; If you want to
buy real estate for invest
ment or speculation your
wants cam be supplied by
us; or if you have a house
or a lot, or a plantation
YOU wish to sell we cam
sell it for you, as our fa-
cilities for handling real
estate will be unexcelled.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-08-30
We offer for sale:
NUMBER ONE

That magnificent plantation Of land near Norway,
South Carolina known as the Wroon Place, containing
one hundred and seven acres. This is Of the finest
cotton plantations in Orangeburg County. Will sell
reasonable terms. Apply for further information.
NUMBER TWO
That certain plantation containing FIVE hundred
acres in the Forks Of the Edso. The price Of this plan
taton will surprise you.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-07-26
That's One Possibility for To-
morrow Nights VelO-
drome Card.

4H " WIEN EHTr s. II q r 81
A MOTHER card that sparkles has
"A been arranged for the regular
midweek meet scheduled for to-
morrow night at the Velodrome. Five
events, including a motor-paced race,
in which all the cracks will be limited
to the use of a SO gear, are on tap.
Besides the motor race, there are a
one-mile handicap professional, two
mile invitation professional, a half
mile open for the riders of the simon
pure class and a two-mile open for
class B riders.
All the cracks, with the exception of
Elmer Collins, will ride in the motor
race, which is to be run in two-mile
qualifying heats. There is a POSSIBLE
ity of Champion Frank L. Kramer
riding in this event, although 1t is not
absolutely certain. Joe Fogler, the
Brooklyn cyclist, will ride, as will Ed
die Root, ALI. Goullet, Paddy OSulli-
yam Hehir. Jumbo Wells, Freddy West,
Freely Hill, Peter Drobach, the Bedell
Brothers and the others. The heats
will be run with three men in a heat.
the winners to meet in the final. 1t is
likely that six men will be in the final
heat, although there may be but five.
Champion Frank L. Kramer, who is
riding faster than ever before in his
life, is out to win the one-mile handi-
cap. Saturday he rode a twelfth" In
7 2-5 seconds, which is the fastest time
he has ever made for the distance. He
will find the going stiff. as all the other
stars will start and will have to ride
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-07-26
WESTERN AMATEUR GOLF
TOURNEY SECOND ROUND
ON TODAY'S PROGRAM,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.,, July 90
The second round of eighteen holes In
the thirty-six hole qualifying round of
the Western amateur golf champion
ship tournament was played over the
Minikahda Club links today. The
sixty-four players turning in the low
est scores in yesterdays eighteen holes
were eligible to continue in today's
play. The qualification will be based
on the total of the two days play.
Before the play started the tie for the
last w places was played off.
The low scores of yesterday were a
revelation. OF the sixty-four who won
the right to continue in the play only
two of them were in the eighty-seven
class. Seven handed in these figures,
but only two were eligible, as sixty
two turned in scores of elghty-six or
lower.
The politicians are busy campaign
ing for the mex tournaments. Detroit,
which made a hard fight for this tour
ney. wants the 1911 event. A large
delegation of Kansas City men are
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-07-26
FRANK KRAMER MAY RIDE BEHIND MOTOR

at a terrific clip to get inside Of the
money. The two-mile invitation should
also be a corking race, and 1t is likely
that some tall scrambling will result
Attractive prizes have been offered in
this event, and 1t will be a heart-
breaker from pistol to tape. The men
who ride in the invitation o all
ways furnish some rare sport, and to-
morrow night will prove no exceptions
The race In the two-mile open for class
B men should be a corker. as all of the
former amateur stars who r riding
in this event will make 1t interesting.
Tommy Smith, who asked to be put in
the class B ranks with the idea OF
cleaning up. will find the going just as
stiff In this event. as he would In the
class A races. Joe Passenger. Jake.
Magin. Fred Mccarthy, Chris Schiller.
Martin Kessler, Ernest Jokus and all
the other cracks are out to win the
event. Il
Lively scrambling should be VIII
messed In the amateur race. Over ff
men will start in the race, includA
any number of new men. The RAJ
will start at s o'clock sharp.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-07-26
FITZHERBERT AND BALLOT
EACH TO CARRY 1873 LBS.
IN SARATOGA HANDICAP,

NEW YORK, July %.
-ITZHERBERT and Ballot stand
side by side at top weight. 1913
pounds, in the handicap list for
the great Saratoga handicap. The list
was made public today. Both horses
are said to be in trim for the race, and
their meeting, If accomplished, should
prove one of the star events of the year.
Other notable horses in the list OF
possible contenders are as follows:
King James, Olambala, 1928; Mas
kettle, 1873: Hilarious, Firestone, 100;
Dalmatian, 119; Waldo, Sweep, 11S;
Bubbling Water, Grasmere. 109;
Fashion Plate, 1O7; Sager, LOG; Dorante,
1O5; Stanley Fay, Boggs, 1902; Prince
Imperial, Fauntleroy, 100; Quantico,
Rocky O'Brien, So; Pulka, 81.
The stake book OF the twenty-one
days meeting at Saratoga, just pub
lished, shows that $751; 800 will be dis
tributed among successful horsemen in
added and guaranteed money. Some of
the stakes will practically pay for
themselves because of the large entry
lists and forfeits. SO that the meeting,
provided patronage is normal. is ex-
pected at the least to pay expenses.
The meeting begins on August 4.