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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-04
HUNTING FOR CLUE TO
SLAYER Of CHAUFFEUR
Body of Frederick Wenner-
strom Found in Sack
Thrown Into River.

CHICAGO. September 4. = Circum-
stances surrounding the mysterious death
OF Frederick Wennerstrom, the chauffeur,
whose body was found in Fox river near
Cary, H. Yesterday, resemble in many
respects the murder Of William Bates, a
chauffeur. near this city. In November.
1904. The mysterious MFR. Dove" who
was Bates passenger when he left Chi
caso in an automobile en- route for Joliet.
never has been identified, and the case re-
mains as much of a mystery as II was
At the time of the crime. Testimony
.iven before the coroner's jury tended to
show that the murder followed a dispute
over the fare and that the entire quarrel
arose from criminal expedition planned
by the mysterious "Mr. Dove
Body Found in Sack.
Wennerstron's body when found was
sewn In an improvised sack and it is
surmised by the authorities that the
crime was committed last Wednesday
night. Whether enemies OF long stand
ing had carefully planned the mans I'M
doing or whether Wennerstrom was the
unwilling witness of some outlawry and
its participants decided upon his death
are questions puzzling the police.
in the town of Cary saw il Wednesday
night, but two farmers are reported to
have noticed tracks of an automohlle
Thursday morning. They also found
stains of blood grass and timber or
the roadside.
No, one clue t. aid the authorities thor ta,,n m
save a mysterious telephone message re-
Ceiyed Wednesday afternoon at the gar
age where Wennerstrom housed his auto
mobile
As perhaps able to furnish a clue TO
the mans movements the afternoon be-
fore tie murder, however. detectives are
se.king a grain dealer. \ brother of the
chauffeur mentioned to him last Mon
day an offer made by the grain dealer of
S:an a month to drive him about the
surrounding country to purchase grain.
Effort to Hide the Crime.
Those responsible for his death set
ahou, the hiding of the crime in the most
deliberate manner. The rain curtain was
removed from the automobile and fash
toned into a sack to receive the body.
Then iron brake shoes from railroad cars
on a nearby siding were tied to the can
vas-covered form and it was thrown into
the river.
Wennerstrom left the garage in this
city at = pm. Wednesday, saving that
he was going out north and would be
haCh soon. ~ . PM inc teltp'.'ite iioS
sage purporting to be from WennerStrom
was received Charles H. Barnikow an
swered the phone.
Tell my wife that | am going to Crys-
tai Lake with a party and for her to look
for me when ! get back said the voice
over the wire.
With the development of the murder,
Barnikow is Of the opinion that the tel
ephone message was not from Wenner-
strorn He is now convinced that the
man on the wire was endeavoring to I'M
itate the voice of the chauffeur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-04
Rev. Hugh Curley Improves.

Improvement is noted in the condition
Of Rev. Hugh Curley. assistant pastor of
ST Peters Catholic Church. who Is con-
fined to Providence Hospital suffering
with appendicitis. He expects to leave
the institution in about two weeks
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
Chandler. Galloway

AT the home Of the brides mother,
Tuesday afternoon, June 20, at five
O'Clock, in the presence OF u large
audience of relatives and friends, was
witnessed most elaborate and beautl-
full nuptial ceremony. The contract
ing parties of this union, were Miss
Nellie Chandler, daughter OF Mrs. W.
C. Chandler, of Sumter, and Mr.. Leon
NJ. Ca" OF Manning. S: G..
The Two large parlors and hall were
beautifully and tastefully decorated in
smilax, ferns and roses. carrying out
the color scheme Of pink and greea.
The bridal party assembled in the
back hall and at the first strains of
Mendeissohn's Wedding March, rem
dered by Miss Ria Lee Bowman, OF
Manning, little Misses Eva Chandler
and Atha Galloway entered, each bear
ING a streamer of piuk ribbons, with
which they formed an aisle. Next
came Maid OF Honor, Miss Mamie
ChaDdler, sister of the bride. attended
BY Mr.. Charles Wells: OF Manning
Then entered the groom, who led his
bride. under large pink lovers-knot..
SUSPENDED from a beautifully decorated
arch. Rev. F. H. Shuler OF the Man
mig Methodist church: IN beautiful
and impressive ceremony, ]olned them
in the holy bonds of wedlock.
The bride was beautifully attired in
messaiue satin, en- traine, with tul!e
veil held in place wiSn lilies OF the
valley. and carried a shower OF bouquet,
of white carnations and ferns Her
only ornament was a gold necklace.
worn by her mother on her wedding
dav. The maid OF honor was tastefully
sowned in pink silk, and carried q
large bouquet of pink CARNATIONS and
ferns.
After the ceremony. those present
were rendered 4 most delightful re-
ception. A delicious ice course was
served. Miss Hassie Parrott grace
fully presided at the punch bowl. Miss
Mabel Parrott and Mr.. Frank Chandler
received the guests.
The popularity OF the young couple
was manifested oy the. number Of
handsome presents sent by friends at
home as we'll as abroad Tuesday eve
ing. amid showers Of rice, and sincere
congratulations of a host of friends, the
happy couple boarded the train for
Clinton, S. C., aud other points in the
upper part Of the State, where they
will spend their honeymoon, and then
90 to Manu;og, their future home.
The out-of-town guests present at
the wedding. were: Mr.. and Mrs. O..
c.. Sires. Miss Marion Sires. of Sum-
merville; Mr.. and Mrs. 0. D. Sires,
Miss Eva Sires; Mr.. James Kennedy
and Juanita Sires, of MouZon: Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Sprott: Mr.. and Mrs. ).
NJ. Galloway: Misses Fannie Thames.
Ria Lee Bowman. May Bradham. Mat
tie VenuiDg, Ruth Galloway, Atha
Galloway. Eev. f. H. Shuler and Mr.
Charles Wells, Of Manuing.-Sumter
lem
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
DAVIS STATION.

Mr.. Editor. as the farmers have been
very busy with their crops, we could not
gather enough news for the past TWO
weeks to place in your paper, but as
they are up with their work they eau
come and tell me something about this
section.
There are several cases Of typhoid
fever near here. Those who are sick
with the disease are, Mr.. Harmon Hill
ton and daughter and Mr.. J. O. Wells.
Mrs. S. F. SprocS and family OF Spar
tanburg. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j.
E. Davis.
Mr.. J. P. Williams has accepted q pc
sition with G. N Davis y Co.
Dave Shorter says this is the wrong
year ior his new way of planting corn.
DR.. Broadway arrived yesterday and
will commence his practice at this
place.
Well, did it hurt: No. he is the cas-
lest dentist I have ever bad in my
mouth before. Oh. you. Dr.. Dye. This
is the cry.
Mrs. X. J. Richbourg OF Summerton,
is visiting here. BRUSH.
Davis Station. S. c., June 2Ith, 1911.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
phXVILLE.

Mrs. f. N. Bradhau left Monday TO
visit relatives at BishopVille.
Mrs. Fl. S. Boyd and children, are
visiting relatives at Greeleyville.
Capt.. G.. X. Cprtis spent the past week
end with friends az Chesterfield.
Miss Leila Corbett returned Friday
from a weeks visit to her sister, Mrs.
Leslie Brunson of Sumter.
Miss Daisy Cannon Of Jacksonville, Is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. G. FL. Cur
It's.
Miss Belle BagnaI OF Manning: spent
last week here visiting friends and rel
ativeS.
Mrs. C. ". Hicks left on Friday for
an extended visit to her mother. Mrs.
y. L. Wallace OF Sumter.
The juvenile society OF the Metho-
dist church will serve ice cream in the
new post office building next Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock. The proceeds
will be used for local work.
Misses Maud and May BOYD are visit
ing their aunt. Mrs. !. 81. Rhodes at
Estill.
Little Miss Emma Brown entertained
several of her friends ia honor OF her
sixth birthday on last Thursday even
ing. Delightful refreshments were serv-
ed and maoy games enjoyed.
Mrs. Shuford Griffin Of Pinewood,
speut last week at the home OF Mr.. J.
y. Brown.
Little Oracle Weinberg. who was
taken TO the Sumter hospital With ty-
phoid fever two weeks ago, is getting
along very nicely and is hoped will soon
be at home again. y.
Paxville, S G., June 26sh. 1911.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
Ths Clemson Agricultural College.

ENROLMENT over 700-Value of prop,
erty over million and 4 quarter
Ninety teachers and officers.
Seven full four years courses, IN Ag-
riculture, Engineering, etc.
Cost per session of nine months, in
Guiding all fees, board. heat. light. laun-
dry, and necessary uniforms-Sl21 81.
Students who are financially able pay
$4,000 tuition additional.
Scholarship and entrance examlna-
tions.-The college maintains ia Agri-
cultural Scholarships, and IS Textile
Scholarships. worth each $4,000 and
free tuition.
tStudents who have attended Clemson
college or any other College or Cniver-
sitr, are not eligible for the scholar
ships unless there are 20 othe.: eligible
applicants
Scholarship and entrance eXamina-
tions will be held at the County Seats,
July l4tb, 9 i. m. Next session opens
September Is, l9ll.
Write at once to ". NJ, Riggs, Presi-
dent, Clemson College. S. c.. for cata-
logue. scholarship blanks, etc. L you
delay, YOU may be crowded out.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
A Terrible Bluuder

to neglect liver trouble. Never Go il.
Take Or. Kings New Life Pills on the
first sign of constipation, billiousness or
inactive bowels and prevent viruient in
digestion, jaundice or gall stones. They
regulate liver, stomach and bowels and
build up your health. Only 23c at all
DRUGGISTS
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
Notice of Discharge.

l will apply to the Judge of Probate
for Clarendon county, on the 9th day
of July, 1911, for letters of discharge
as administrator of the estate OF
James Thomas Logan. deceased.
E. P. JOHNSON,
Administrator.
Pinewood, S. c., June 18th, 1911.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
Middle Age And Elderly People,

Use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and
permanent results in all cases OF kidney
and bladder troubles, and for painful
and annoying irregularities. W. +.
Brown & CO.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
Notice of Discharge.

| will apply to the Judge of Pro
bate for Clarendon county, on the
27th day of July, 1911, for letters Of
as guardian for Leonidas
W. Fielder, formerly q minor.
w. +. FIELDER,
Guardian.
Summerton, S. c., June 2Gth, 1911.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
Single Comb White Leghorns.

Listen.-Ifyou want your wife, son
or daughter to take more interest in
the poultry and succeed, start with
pure blood. have for sale 100 Pullets
and 10 Cockerels. Ten Pulets ole
Cockerel SO. One johnson Incubator
with ITO eggs Sll.75. No stock. for
sale after July 10.
a. C. DAVIS, Davis Station.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Vegetables for Soup, 2-lb. can. l5c
Condensed Soups, Campbeirs, can 10c
Condensed Soups: None Such, can. 10c
Condensed Soups, Heinz's. can. l0c
Hams. Sits Premium: small, ID. PIC
Hams. Kiugau's Reliable, $40 10. l9c
Breakfast Bacon, Dove Brand.lb. lSc
Breakfast Bacon. Globe Brand, lb. PIC
Smoked Bacon, very finest, b.. l6c
Apples, sun dried. per b.. l5c
Apples, finest evaporafed, ID. :. PC
Peaches. large cans, fine for pies 1Gc
Asparagus Tips. per can...... :. 30c
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Foley Kidney Pills contain Just the in
gradients necessary to regulate ana
strengthen the action of the kidneys ana
bladder. Try them yourself. W. f.
Brown & Co
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Wauted-A position by a young lady
as teacher in graded or country school
Address Miss o." Edgefeld, S. c.,
z, +. D. No. 3.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

There was fire ia the town Of Oianta
last Saturday which DESTROYED the two
story store of Knight < Knight to-
gether with lis contents consisting OF Il
stock of general merchandise amount
| ing to about $1,000. We understand
that the property is covered with IN
surauce.
THE TINES editor would be under OBJ
legations 70 the AldermanS OF Alcoln, If
thcy would issue I statement 10 let the
public know whether or not they have
sold their railroad 20 the Seaboard, or
have effected arrangements by which
that road is to come through Manning.
We ask this TO get relief.
Rev. 4. r. Woodson left Yesterday
Tor visit to his parents at Fulton,
Missouri. Mr.. Woodson has obtained
from his congregation Il two months va
cation. and for part of the time while
be is away, his pulpit will be filled by
Rev. Mr.. Bridgenan CT Indlantown. We
hope the trip will be enjoyed by Mr.:
Noodson. and when he returns he Will
be faS aud strong.
The ladies OF Home Branch Baptist
church will give a supper at the home
OF Mr.. Ben Hodges Friday night, June
30th. for the benefit OF the Sunday school
rooms. The public IS very cordially in-
vited.
Mss PAULINE ANDREWS.
Mss ESSIE RICH,
Mrs. +. T. HoLLADAY,
Comn,ittee
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
Announcement.

We have opened up i first class meat
market, at Sardinia. and VIII always
have full supply of fresh meals. We
will also carry ice as all times.
Give Us Your Patronage.
Sardinia Palace Meat Market.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Lost-Between Manning and Sum
merton Southern Railway Mileage
Book, containing about 600 miles with
!! the undersigned name on inside cover.
Reward if returned to, Jas. H. Craig,
RE nl.Stock & c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Clarendon County.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Decree.

Decree.
Richard l. Manning, Assignee, Plain
tiff.
Against
Il. A. Brailsford and Hennie Brn!ls-
ford, ian infant under fourteen
wears Of age,) sole heirs at law and
distributes Of Carrie D. Brailsford.
deceased, Defendants.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A
Judgment Order of the Court Of Com
mon Pleas, in the above stated ac-
ton, to me directed, bearing date of
June 2. 1911. l will sell at pub
lie auction. to the highest bidder, for
cash. at Clarendon Court House, at
Manning, IN said county, within the
legal hours for judicial sales, on Mon.
day, the 3rd day of July, 1911, being
salesday, the following described real
estate:
All that tract of land situate, lying
and being in the county of Claren-
don, in the State aforesaid, contain
ing one hundred and twenty eight
and one.half (12S1) acres, more or
less, and bounded on the Northwest
by lands Of r. S. DeSchamps; on the
East by lands Of John n. DeSchamps;
on the South by lands Of r. A. Law.
renee and by other lands OF mine.
(Mrs. Carrie D. Brailsford.) and on
the Western sides by lands of r. S.
DeSchanns and by other lands Of
mine, and by lands Of r. a. Lawrence;
being the tract or land referred to in
an instrument signed by Il. S. De-
Schamps, !. NJ. DeSchamps and Bruce
W. DeSchamps, dated December 18th,
1904 and recorded in the office OF the
&c. C. C. P. for Clarendon county in
Book Q. ), Page 154: and being the
tract designated as Lot a. on a plat
iof "Oaklauds" plantation made by
Harmon d. Noise, Surveyor, and
dated December 14th, 1904, and re-
corded in said office in Book \. 3, AT
Page G2G
Purchasers TO pay for papers.
Z; B. GAMBLE,
Sheriff Clarendon County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

A disastrous fire occurred 10 Tim
monsyile Monday morning when the
two-story brick store of D II Traxler
went no in flames. The two stores on
the lower floor were occupied by Pace
Brothers as dry goods and furnish
ing store, and Walter c. Minis as a
furniture store. The upper story was
occupied oy DR.. E. NJ. Belk and D. 8.
TraXler, who had small stock Of
cnffios ano caskets stored away. The
5 ock OF goods was turned over Satur-
day bv Pace Brothers 10 D. II. TraXier
to satisfy Il mortgage, and was valu ed
at SS, 500.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
A REAL GOOD DINNER

Tomatoes, extra fancy, large can l0c.
Lima Beans. 2-lb. cans. ......... l5c.
Peas. Early June, sifted, can.... 15c.
Peas, Early June, choice, can.... l2e.
Beans, Golden Wax, choice. can. l5c.
Irish Potatoes, new, per peck. oOc.
Corn. finest Maine. can.......... loc.
Corn. choice Maine, can 49,. l2e.
Corn. finest Maryland, can...... 10c.
Okra and Tomatoes, large can. 15c.
Okra, plaip, in 2-lb. can. ........ l5c.
Pork & Beans, VanCamp's, 1Sc. & 2oc.
Baked Beans, Heinz's Vegetarian loc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

5 or 6 doses 1855" will cure any case
of Chills and Fever. Price, 23c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Married Sunday by Rev. Ernest Pos
ten of Lake City. at the home of the
brides parents, Jadge and Mrs. J. +.
Richbourg at Fcreston, Mr.. I G. Brad
ham OF Manning, and Miss Octie Rich
bourg. At this wedding there were rel
atiyes from far and wide, among them
were all of The children including MIR.
John W. Richbourg OF West Palm
Beach Florida, and all of The grand chill
dren. This is the first time the whole
family had been together in twenty
years which was g great delight To the
aged parents
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Mr.. W. P. Napier OF Davis Station
has recently sold through the r. B.
Belser agency at Sumter his farm
few miles from the station to Mr.. Allen
Davis of the Brogdon section of Sumter
county. The place contains 400 acres
and was sold to Mr. Davis for Sl2:50O.
We hope that this does not mean that
Mr.. Napier will leave Clarendon, as he
is a young progressive farmer. the
kind of a man needed to aid in the gen
eral development.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.

| fine Milk Cow for Sale with young
Calf. EUGENE KING.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

The post master was engaged all day
Yesterday with Post Office Inspector
Morganroth. who was here inspecting
the Manning office. Mr.. Morganroth is
a most painstakipg and courteous officer
and while he gave no indication what
the result of his inspection was, as such
officers seldom give out anything, the
post master has good reasons 10 think
he was satisfied with the inspection, at
any rate, he found everything in its US
ual good order, and he had no com
plants to Investigate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

S or s doses 1866" will cure any case
of Chills and Fever. Price, 25c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Mrs. F. II. Joy of Lamar, is visiting
the family OF Mr.. r. f. Harlee 10 Man
ming.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

The Davis-O'Bryau marriage takes
place this afternoon at the Methodist
church.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Miss Julia Brailsford of P!newooo. is
is Mapniag visiting her brother Mr.. w
". Brallsford.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Miss Bessie Earvin has returned
home from visit 70 friends in Georgia.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

The stores of the estate of the late
DR.. ". <. Brown are now complete. and
they certainly are attractive and com-
modious, they are a valuable addition
to the town
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Mrs. r. B. Haynesworth OF Florence.
is ia Manning visiting her mother, Mrs.
l.. E. Higgins.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Rev. J. N. Booth will preach in the
Baptist church here next Sunday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

:sOwl Roost'' rooming joint in the
Nettles block, occupied by several
Young men as sleeping quarters, was
Visited one night last week oy a sneak
thief who relieved these young men OF
oooe;dora hla c1othinp
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Mai. Boyd Cole OF Barnwell, spent
Sunday in Manning visiting his aunt
Mrs. D. NJ. Rradham.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

The Knights of Pythias OF Paxville,
will have basket picnic at Cutters Mill
on the 4th OF July Mr.. G. D. Brown,
grand keeper of records and seals OF
Abberille, will deliver an address. The
nnh,ic is invited 70 attend.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Mr.. S. ). Smith and family, after
visit TO their former home at Mullins,
have returned home TO Manning, and
Mr.. Smith will be ready for the cotton
business this season.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Mr.. Henry Smith OF Workman, pass
ed through Manning this morning on
his way 10 Congacee where be is TO be
married this evening TO Miss Kelly, the
young lady who taught the Morris
school near Workman the past two ses-
sions.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

There will be more mercantile estab-
lishmeots iu Manning this fall than ever
before in its history, al of :he new stores
that are being finished, are contracted
for, and we understand there are some
more merchants who desire to open bus
iress here. The old merchants realize
that the competition will be strong,
and one OF the livest OF them all. told
the writer it means there Will be a
strong pull for the business. every man
will Go his utmost 70 create trade and
the race will be TO the one who can offer
the best inducements, for the people as
a rule are from Missouri, and must be
shown
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Last Wednesday Ambrose Lemon,
colored farmer living Do Saotee, on the
Rose Manning place, had his dwelling
and its contents destroyed by fire.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Mrs. J. A. Burgess of Summerville
stopped oyer in Manning to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Stukes,
while on her way to Hendersonvi!le for
the summer
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

The base ball fans of this town are as
interested in Columbia's strides Tor the
penuant as are the enshusi's Of the cap
itol city.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

Inc ScHOOi OOOk dGCpL:Ol Oy
the State board according to the
newspaper reports. viii entail a
tax upon the patrons OF the pub
lie schools of a half million dol
lars. It is said that the changes
Of books will amount TO nearly
eighty per cent. Phew, think Of
it. one half million dollars must
be spent to crafty the notions Of
& few men who are tired Of the
books they adopted a few years
ago. The board was not compe-
tent to select books for the school
children five years ago OF they
are rot now. There is something
wrong.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-06-28

The county chaingang is DOW IL the
Fork section where the roads are sadly
in need of it's services.