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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-31

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Mr. Harry Riff spent Sunday at St
Stephens.
Mr. E R King was in Hartsville
this week.
Mrs R j McCabe has returned
from Glenn Springs.
Mrs Louis Stackley is at home
from Glenn Springs.
Most of the summer swallows are
"homeward flying"
Mr. B w Butler IS in the Northern
markets purchasing his fall stock.
Capt J A Kelley was in town sew
eral days last week from Henderson
vile.
Mr. w E Nesmith, of the vicinity
of Cades, was here Monday few
hours.
MIR and Mrs W P Young of Flor
ence visited relatives in town this
week.
Miss Gret Niche has returned to
Darlington after visiting the Misses
Erwin.
Next Monday will be Labor day.
<gal holiday and the banks here will
y e closed.
Rev E E Erwin will preach in the
Presbyterian church here next Sun
day morning at II o'clock.
Miss Emma Weaver has returned
from an infrmary in Florence, where
she was treated for appendicitis.
Mrs Mabel Thompson and son,
who have been visiting Mrs E c
Epps, have returned to their home in
Charleston.
MrE B Rhodus, the wide-awake
manager of the Greelyville Live
stock Company was in town Monday
on business.
Mr. A W Flagler of Cades, who
has been visiting Mr. and Mrs Saint
Amand, left this morning-Florence
Times, august "a.
Mrs w V Brockington and daugh-
ter, Miss Ada, left on Thursday to
visit the formers mother, Mrs c V
Rush of Blackville.
Another storm is predicted for
tonight according to the Charleston
Weather Bureau. Berter prepare
for rough weather.
Miss Maude Allene Kinder, who
has been visiting in the city. return
ed to her home at kingstree this
morning. Florence Times, Augnst
%.
Miss Annie McCutchen returned
to Columbia Saturday after visit of
several weeks to the family of her
- mother, Mrs Julia McCutchen, at
their home near town.
Miss Serena Lee is the happy pos
SCISSOR of a cute little Shetland pony
and dog-cart, which also brings joy
to the hearts of her little friends
whom she takes driving.
The following visiting attorneys
were noted here Thursday and Fri
day: Walter Hazard, Esq, of George
town; F L Wilcox, Esq, of Florence,
and w L Bass, Esq, of Lake City.
The winner of the vacant scholar
ship from this county to Winthrop
College is Miss Amy Louise Eaddy,
of RHEIMS, as was announced by Su-
perintendent Swearingen last week.
The following from Lake City at
tended reference here Thursday
and Friday of last week: Dr. A d
Williams, Messrs H H Singletary, j
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-31

5 or doses 1856" will cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price, 25c.
5-4-1yr
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-31
Recent Books, Blank Notes, Mortgages and

all Legal Blanks in demand, for sale at
The Record office. If we have not the
form YOU wish We can print it on short
notice.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-31

One of the most brilliant affairs
given during the summer was the
charming entertainment in honor Of
Miss Hazel Gewinner of Macon, Ga,
at which Mrs w n Jacobs was host
ess. 1t was Salmagundi party and
there were six tables, lat each of
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
s12,279 SCRIP
 OUTSTANDING
A0ainst City of Newport Sewer ace Inspector and Exam
 ming Board Named.

At a special session of the coun' o;l Wednesday evening, scrip in the sum of $889.o9 was burned and the outstanding indebtedness of the city was found to be $l2,- 271, or practically $4oOo less than last April, when the present eonncil went in. There will al- so be about $7,000 returned in taxes, which should reduce the city's indebtedness to less than $6OO0.
 No action was taken upon the oranting of an electric light franchise, for the proposition of the company has not met with ia vor at the hands of the council, who are opposed to long fran chise for the company and a short contract for the city, The small candle-power of the lights proposed is a further objection.
 Dave Carr was elected inspec- tor for the plumbing to be done in connection with the installa- ton of sewerage and a board of examiners to pass upon the quail ifications of plumbers for such work was named, as follows: Ed Claxton, Wm. Knoles and Will liam R. Whitten.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
New Maps of County.

c. R. Hite has received proofs of his new wall and pocket maps of Jackson county from the prin- ter and will soon have them up on the market. Both are accur- ate and complete maps, the pock- ct size being neat folder and the wall map, sufficiently large to designate plainly section, township and range divisions. The postoffices and rural routes are given, townships designated plainly and fractional survey lines shown.
 These maps will be valuable to every Jackson countyan, who has land interests or business in connection with same and coming from an authority like MT. Hite will doubtless meet with a ready sale.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
to the ". 0. w. Saturday night was fine.
 A Merry Widow.
Swifton.

There Is quite lot of sickness in this vicinity.
 B. Williamson visited homefolks Sunday.
 Mrs. T. w. Toler left for St. Louis Sunday to visit her hus- band, Dr. Toler, who is in hos pital at that place.
 Miss Della Mullen went to Min turn Thursday to visit homefolks.
 MT. and Mrs. c. M. Dudley en- tertained a number of little girls at their home in honor of their little daughters 5th birthday Sunday. The little girls returned home saying they had the good est" time.
 Mrs. w. D. Ellis is quite sick at this writing. J. H. Carlin of Newport made his regular visit home Sunday. H. Cast left fer St. Louis Sat urday evening and returned Mon day.
 The Box supper given by the Ladies Aid was a success. Many boxes were sold and everyone had good time.
 Brother Montgomery, a Chris tian minister from Newark, preached at the Christian church Sunday morning and night.
 Robert Choate was up from Tuckerman Sunday.
 Misses Lola Toler and Hattie Toler visited Mrs. C.. Kirby out in the country last week.
 Miss Eva Murphy attended the box supper here Friday night. Mir. F. P. Altman is able to be up after being confined to his bed two weeks. Miss Mattie Toler is teaching Mrs. T. w. Toler's room at school while Mrs. Toler is in St. Louis. MT. Shaver, the county exami-
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
Balch.

There is a great deal of sick mess in this community at pres ent.
 Mrs. Lillie Skidmore was bur- jed here Thursday. She was the wife of William Skidmore and leaves a husband and little son, besides host of other relatives to mourn her loss. M. B. Combs killed a fine gob bier Saturday. He expects to spend this week hunting turkey and ducks.
 Walker Balch was killing rats at Pennington Sunday. l George Tucker happened to a I.serious accident Sunday evening In falling from rope swing he broke his left arm below the el- bow. pr. Flannery attended him Ben Ward and B. Mross of Pennington were driving in our burg Sunday. Mrs. A. Johnston spent Sun day with Mrs. R. Johnston. Farming and gardening began in general here last Monday
 The young people of this place are preparing for an exhibition at the close of school.
 Elzy Balch and ". B. Over street sold cotton in Newport last Friday.
 Mrs. Lillie Toddy is very sick with pneumonia.
 Dr. s. w. Smith of Eight Mile was in our community Monday
 A Johnston is on the puny list.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
BELk CASE
 NOT 'DECIDED Jury Had Reached No Verdict After Being Out Three
 Hours.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Walnut Ridge, March 9, 3 p. m.
 After being out three hours, the jury has at this hour return ed no verdict in the widely dis cussed Belk murder case and a mistrial is now generally predict ed.
 Miss Stella Belk, charged with the murder of Miss Nora Owen of Alicia, where the killing oc- cured took the stand Wednesday to establish case of self-defense. The young women were rivals and met upon the street of Ali cia in November 1909. Miss Ow- en was stabbed several times and died fifteen minutes later.
 H. l.. Ponder closed the argu- ment for the defense this morn ing and Claude M. Erwin for the state made an able plea for the conviction of the young woman.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
Real Estate Transfers.

Thos. J. Gregg, agent to c. c. Burgess, lease for five years of IA acres 3-12-3, $4 per year.
 Sallie J. Stayton, ct al to Jno. w. Stayton, lots ' and 8, block 2, Hirsch's Second Addition, New port, $1. 'sr 's''
 H. s. Simmons and wife to c. J. Saenger and Joe Balmaz, one half interest in blocks A. B. o., Daugherty's Addition, Newport, $500. t sFI sEi'|s|
 J. R. Cox to George w. Rob erts, lot 4, block 2, Diaz, $60.
 Frank Mason to Clay Roberts, 40 acres .23-12-3, $500.
 T. D. Kinman to Marille, Wise, lot 125 Walnut Grove cemetery, $40.
 J. c. Henderson and wife to Beulah Handel, tracts in IA, 23- 1O-3; 33-11-2 and 15-1O-2, $5.
 A. B. Henderson to s. M. Stuckey, 16O acres S-10-2, $1.
 s. M. Stuckey to John c. Hen derson, 16O acres 8-10-2, $1.
 s. w. Taggart to J. w. Martin, lots 3 and 4, block 6, bills Se- cond Addition, Newport, $900.
 s. w. Taggart to Ellen R. Ty- Ter, lot l, block 6, bills Second Addition, $350.
 J. F. Mason and wife to w. P. Mason, acres 29-10-4, $375.
 l.. w. Bullard and wife to Car rie M. Bullard, 158 acres 24-13-1, $500.
 State of Arkansas to Geo. O.. Sheppard, 120 acres 16-10-4.
 E. c. Thompson, agent to Ar thur and Ivy Lott, deed of re lease to 66 2-3 acres 22-11-2.
 Reuben Prewitt and wife to K. K. Kimberlin, 120 acres 34-13-1, $155O.
 Plat of blocks 5, 10 and 19 of McLain & Holden Land and Lum Der Company's Addition to East Newport, filed of record.
 w. D. McLain and wife to George M. Sink, 25 lots in Nc Lain & Holden Land and Lum- Der Co.'S Addition, East Newport and lots 4 and 5, block l, Steph- ems Second Addition, $4,5OO. <. Geo. M. Sink and wife to w. D. McLain, 23 acres 36-12-3, $6000.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09

of Mrs. N. H. Mead of Freeport, Kans., whose granddaughter has been taking it successfully and of Mrs. J. R. Whiting of Lena, Wis, who gives it to her children and takes it herself It is sold in nfty drug store, but if you want to test it in your family before you. buy it send your address to Dr. Caldwell and he will for ward a supply free of charge
 pr. Caldwell does not feel that the purchase of his remedy ends ms opll- rafion. He has specialized in stomach, liver % and bowel diseases for over forty years and will be pleased to. give the reader any advice on the subject free of charge. All are welcome to write him. whether for the medical advice OF the free sample address him pr. W. B. Caldwell. 6N Caldwell building, Monticello. H.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
Miss Clara Collins Married.

Married-Miss Clara Collins to Mr.. Henry Glenn Harrison, at Ironton, Wednesday of last week. Thesee popular young Piedmont people surprised all their friends by the manner in which they eel ebrated Washington s birthday although it was generally known that Dan Cupid had been casting darts effectively in their direc- ton. The wedding occurred at Dr. Smith $ Sanitarium, where the Reverend Charles E. Edwards the clergyman who officiated, re- sides. The bride is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. T. Collins, and is a pretty and attractive girl, whose good sense equals her charm of person and manners. Mr. Harrison Is assistant cashier of the Peoples Bank. He came here from Gainesville, his native home and his rise has been rapid and deserved. The couple have the best wishes of the Banner ant host of other friends for a long and happy married life. - Piedmont, (Missouri) Banner.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
NUMBER 2S6.
ried Sunday afternoon at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Guy Coul-

ried Sunday afternoon at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Guy Coul- ans, Rev. Cooksey officiating.
 Miss Nora Mccartney closed her school at Litchfield Friday. Her friends and little pupils re- gret to see her leave for home.
 Mrs. Will Luker has been suf- fering with her tooth but is some better at this writing.
 Crawford Bleakley and Will Luker are breaking their young horses this week.
 Mrs. Taylor has been on the sick list for some time but is better at this writing.
 Will Beard has just returned from St. Louis, where he has been with a car load of cattle.
 Miss Dolly Bleakley enjoyed her ninth birthday on March 9th.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Hill have been on the sick list but are bet ter at this writing.
 Dr. Stephens has been making several calls at Mir. and Mrs. Mooney's this week.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
Bandy's s Chapel.

Biggers Bros. are clearing land in their woods pasture. Mr.. Warmers son died at Net tleton.
 Tom Biggers has been on the sick list of late.
 Mrs. Ida Davis went to Tuck erman the 3rd, the first time in several weeks.
 Arthur Vandevier has gone to California to join his sister, Lucy Faulkner.
 John Huskey and two daugh- ters of the west side of Black, Lawrence county, were at Tuck erman shopping one day recent ly. Bill Bran lives on the Decker farm now. John Yelverton is running a commissary. Chris Layton has moved to the Widow Vandevier farm. Gid Seaton accidentally ran his wagon into Mr. Franz's daugh- |ter's buggy and caused the lady ( horse to run away. No one was seriously hurt.
 Theodore Lanxton has moved into the house with his mother and sisters. Mrs. Vandevier brought Mrs. Holloway home Sunday the 9th. They are putting up telephone poles here. A team of mules ran away with Lindley Davis and Ben Hallibur- ton and threw the boys out They were, bruised up considerably and the wagon was also badly dam aged. Litchfield. Miss Jessie Churchill and CraW ford Bleakley were quietly mar
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
Nubbins Ridge.

Mrs. Hattie Jones of Edgemont is visiting her sister, Mrs. For rest May.
 James May of Brasfield is wis iting homefolks.
 Forrest and Ben May are vic tims of a few bee stings
 P. J. Cooper is on the sick list this week.
 Newt. Simpson visited P. J. Cooper Sunday.
 David May is on the sick list.
 Rev. Brownlow Taylor visited Oscar Newman and family Satrr- day night.
 The speaking by Prof. Jaggers
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
IF YOU HAVE 4 SICKLY
 YoUNGsTER TRY THIS FREE

wtbO,I Iamily with young children that is then ;s sickness in the house now and the ba. j rare, and so it is important that to dn is VI the house should know what A ebila ,,' tne little emergencies that arise. doctor u |. with a serious ailment needs a instance. <. IS true. but in the majority of suffers us any doctor knows, the child usually caus., ,Osn some intestinal trouble, 2 remeaws re,s 10 sense in giving it pill or mendeas medias os the bowels to be always recom- mia rather give it a small dose of caldWei,.a gentle laxative tonic like pr. ing out tbsS sSyrup Pepsin, which, by clean little storns rw d9 bowels and strengthening the correct the thtn tra,m muscles, will immediately
 f not alone oar op,asOn but that
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
Marriage License.

Toney Ross and Mrs. Meta Dit to, both of Newport.
 Crofford Bleakley and Jessie Churchwell, both of Newport.
 Albert Sims and Cora Purdue, colored, both of Tuckerman. Robert Riley, Newport and Min nie Stanfil, Mobley.
 Hazy Anthony, Auvergne and Sarah West, colored, Newport.
 Bill Foster and Bettie Cooper, both of Remmel.
 T. F. Garrett, Hot Springs and Hattie Helms, Newport.
 Dave Mcbride Weldon, and Victoria Hammonds, colored, Au- vergne.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09

Little Virginia Mayberry has had the measles and has been real sick for several { days but is Improving.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09

Mir. and Mrs. W. R. Crichlow of Conway, who have been visit ing their daughter, Mrs. B. L. Harris at the Methodist parson- age, left on No. 3 yesterday for their home.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
For Sale.

One l2 horse power Fairbanks Morse Gasoline Engine. Apply at the Palace Jewelry Store and see it run. S1btf.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
Rev. w. P. Gibson Dead.

Rev. William Perry Gibson, aged 62 years, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Thornburg in Little Rock.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09

her, was in our little city Tues day.
 Mrs. E. c. Waterman of New port visited her mother, Mrs. l.. M. Bush Tuesday.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09

The annual election of officers of the Elks Lodge will be held this evening and a full attend ance of the members is desired.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-09
Bryan Coming to Lecture

William J. Bryan, the great Nebraskan, has been engaged to lecture here on Saturday, April p at 8 p. m. under the auspices of the fifth entertainment com mittee of St. Paul's church. The place and price of tickets will be announced later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-15
Testifies to EFFICIENCY.

Why should the capital of the nation
lag behind practically all the other pro-
gressive municipalities In failing to pro-
a retirement fund is necessary can
testify as member of the board of edu-
cation 20 the efficient management of our
schools. just as necessary as such a fund
for the government clerks is, as a fund
for the firemen and policemen. 1t seems
almost inhuman TO drop a teacher who
has won laurels in the service because of
approximation. To replace such teach
ers Systematically by younger persons
trained in modern methods IL is necessary
to provide a retirement fund.
"A retirement fund for teachers Is n
measure justified by the most rigorous
considerations Of economy; 1t Is i meas
ure warranted by the practice of the
best Of the great corporations One
third Of the children In our schools come
from the states and territories The ma
ton at large benefits by the education and
training OF thousands of our boys and
girls whose life careers are spent out
side OF the District of Columbia. All
parts OF the country look to the capital
for the best practice In public education.
For these special reasons as well as
upon general principles. l would say dis
tinctly that the cost OF our teachers re-
tirement fund should be based upon the
principle of the organic act of 1873. which
provided in section 5. paragraphs 16 and
IL that Ito the extent to which Congress
shall approve of said estimates (of the
Commissioners of the District OF Column
/ biai Congress shall appropriate the
amount of 30 per cent thereof. and the re-
| maininS ~ per cent of such approved
| estimates shall bc levied and assessed
| upon the taxable property anu privileges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-15
CATARRH OF
THE STOMACH
A Pleasant, Simple, But Safe and
Effectual Cure For 1t.
COSTS NOTHING TO TRY.

CatsrFh Of the stomach has long been cons.d-
cred Inc next thing TO incurable. The usua,
symptoms a full or bloatlng sensation after
eating, accompanied sometimes with sour or
Watery rlsngs a formation Of gases. causing
pressure the heart and lungs and difficult
bSeathing, headaches tickle appetite nervousness
and a general playe,i-out, lanGu'd feeling.
There IS often foul taste IN the mouth.
coated tongue and IL the interior Of the stomach
.nud bc seen il would show Shiny, innamed
condition.
The cure Of this common and obstinate trouble
l. found in treatment which causes the food
10 be readily thoroughly diSested before it has
time 10 ferment and i-r.tate the delicate mucous
surfaces Of ID" stomach. To secure prompt
and healthy digestion Is the necessary thing
10 do. and when normal digestion is secured the
catarrhal condition will have disappeared.
According 10 Dr, Har!snson the safest and
best treatment Is TO use after each meal n tablet
composed Of Dastase. Aseptic Pepsin, n little
NuS. Golden Seal and fruit acids These tablets
can be found all drug stores. under the
name OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and not
hc,ng a patent medicine. b. used with PEI
feet safety and assurance that healthy apostle
and thorough digestion viii follow their regular
nse after meals
The PLAN OF dieting Is simply another name for
Starvation and the of prepared foods and
new-fsnglcd breakfast foods simply makes mat
tcrs worse, a. any dyspeptic who has tried them
Knows
As DR. Bennett says the only reason I can
imagine why Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are not
universally used by everybody VINO IS troubled
III any way with I-.cr digestion Is because many
.-eople 70 think that becaIiSe medicine l.
advertised or Is sold In drug stores or il pro
tected by trade mark i must b. a huubuc
whereas, a matter Of truth any druggist
y ho IL observant knows that Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets have cured more people OF catarrh OF the.
stomach. indigestion, heartburn, heart trouble
nervous prostration and run down condition gen.
.raliy. than all the patent medicines and do.
tors prescriptions for stomach trouble combined
Sfuart's dyspepsia Tablets Is the safest prep
araticn ) we'll the simplest snd most con
,eniopt remedy for any form OF Indigestion
rstarrh of the stomach biliousncss. sour stonl-
sch. heartburn and boating after meals.
For sale by all druggists at 'tsc b,S.
Send your name and address t"lsy Ter q free
Trial package ard for Yourself. Address
p A. Stuart o., $50 Stuart Elds,, Marshall,
Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-15
Watch for Them.

In orr next Sunday Magazine Better
Than Rubies." by Max MARGIN. entry No.
rs in our prize story competition; 1.-THE
Mystery of the Gables by Lille Hamil-
ton French. entry No. - in our prize
story competition: THE Message" by
samuel Hopkins Adams. entry No IS in
our prize story competition; The Re
turn" By Ethel Colson. entry No. 20 In
our prize story competition: Chiffon
Politics by James Hay. jr. and another
installment OF The Money Moon, by
Jeffery E'arnol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-15

ness for the projected revolutionary
flights Aviators Lincoln Beachey, G. c.
Wilmer and Charles Andrews adjusted
their Curtiss aeroplanes today and de-
clared that everything looked suspicious
for the success of their efforts
The three birdmen will endeavor to
carry mail from the speedway. several
miles outside Of Atlanta, to point near
the Atlanta post office, where 1t will lie
turned over to the post office employees.
The experiment is being undertaken in
connection with the convention OF the
Georgia postmasters. who will attend the
meet in body and witness the opera
ton of the aerial mail service. II is PLAN
ned to carry some $4,000 pieces Of first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-15
Test on Large Scale.

In order to make a test of this service
on a large scale. Postmaster General
Hitchcock has instructed the Atlanta
postmaster to cooperate with the Curtiss
flyers, collecting the mail from the boxes
that have been rugged up or the aviation
field. putting it into the ags and turning
the bags over to the ayiators, who will
make Que or more trips daily, according
carried.
\ great crowd journeyed out TO the
speedway today TO watch the airmen at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-15
Burden Upon a Few.

BE il remembered that in the District
OF Columbia there are less than $4,000
owners of real estate and that 1t is alb
surd to consider for moment imposing
upon these 5000 citizens the burden Of
a community which is maintained prina-
rily in the interest q the nation of s0,-
CO 600 inhabitants.
FINALLY. let me say that were there
time I should consider 1t duty to say
a word upon the water rent question and
the question of universal transfers. Our
committees are handling these questions
With great industry and ability and they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-15
Snow Keeps Women From Polls.

ORANGE. y. j.. November 15.-W omen
voters timidity In the face OF SNOW
storm lis blamed for the rejection at a
special election here last night OF -
proposition to issue $1,000 bonds for q
new schoolhouse. Society women were
expected to appear in force TO vote for
the bond issue, but the snow kept mot
Of them at home Snd the proposition "as
defeated.