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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
Monthly Meeting Held Thursday At
+o-noon al. CITY Hall.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Orangeburg Chamber Of Con-
merce, postponed from Wednesday
afternoon on account of the rain, was
held Thursday afternoon at six
o'clock at the City Hall. On account
of the absence of President Cart
Vice-President w, l.. Moseley occu-,
pied the presiding chair. The\meet-
ing was officially opened, minutes OF
the last meeting read and approved.
There were three things consider
ed chiefly at this meeting. Ire first
was that the Chamber Of Commerce
decided to make an effort to get the
schedule OF the Pregnals train chang
ed. 1t is believed better schedule
than the present one can be obtained
and one that will please everyone on
the road. 1t was also decided, and
the secretary was given the power to
20 ahead as far as he can to get the
White Way heightened from Doyle
Street to the Southern depot. No
definite plan has yet been suggested
to obtain this, but Secretary Mar
chant is considering the matter.
It was also decided to make a
strong effort to create cotton con-
centration point in Orangeburgl AS
Secretary Marchant said there is not
as much cotton marketed in Orange
burg now as there was ten years ago.
Of course this is partially explained
by the numerous banks at the vari-
Gus towns in the county, enabling
the farmer to market his cotton
wherever convenient for him. How
ever it is believed with little work,
Oangeburg could gain largely IN this
part OF trade. The matter was refer
ed to the cotton committee.
An exhibit at the State Fair was
also discussed but nothing definite
decided. No doubt this will come up
later.
There was considerable discussion
concerning the non-enforcement OF
the city's sanitary laws. This dis
cussion was in fact criticism. The
Secretary was instructed to bring
the matter before the City Council.
the health of community is its most
valuable asset and every possible
thing should be done to insure It's
safety and freedom from disease.
The sanitary situation should be CIV
en- serious and Immediate attention.
The proposed booster trip is still
being considered and active prep
arations will begin Monday at twelve
o'clock when all automobile owners
are requested to meet at the Court
House to consider the trip. 1t Is de-
sired to find out how many automo-
biles can be secured for the trip.
Trere being nothing further to
consider the meeting adjourned.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Parade of Red Shirts.

One of tre features of the Confed-
crate Veterans reunion in Columbia
on August and 10 will be the meet
ing of the Red Shirt organization
there at the same time. One of the
most interesting features Of this cell
ebration of the great Democratic VIC
tory of '76 will be the parade in
which will ride company of LADY
Red Shirts" and 100 of the members
of the Ku Klux Klan. Hon. T. M.
Raysor represents Onngeburg coun-
ty, and Mr.. o. M. Dantzler Calhoun
on the reception committees which IS
composed of one member from each
county ir the State. Some of the
Orangeburg wearers Of the red shirt
will attend the meeting.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Rain Postponed Game.

The Ladies of Eutaw Chapter D..
A. R. exceedingly regret that the
heavy rain of Thursday prevented the
game Of ball between the male and
female mines being called as adver-
tised. The game however will be
played some time next week, and an
nouncement of the day made later.
All tickets sold will be good for the
postponed game.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
POLITICAL POT BOILING.
st. Matthews Getting Ready to Elect
City Officials.

The st. Matthews correspondent Of
The State has this to say about the
municipal election which is soon to
come of in that town:
An election will be held on August
8 to choose a mayor and six alder
men for the next two years, and the
matter of who shall hold these Of
fices is being discussed by the cleo
tors. Mayor J. Scottowe Wannamak-
er, who has held the office, for ten
years, declares in written state
ment that he can not stand for re-
election. Despite his declination to-
run, his friends have announced him
and insist upon his making the race.
He says however that his decision is
final.
Walter Spigner, who has been a
satisfactory member of the council
for long term Of years, and is now
mayor pro tenn, has been asked by
his friends to take the place and he
has agreed to allow his name to be
presented.
The name Of j. A. Banks has also
been presented, but Mr.. Banks has
not said whether he will make the
race. In the event Of the election of
either of these gentlemen, the town
is sur to have a good mayor.
The following have been suggested
as aldermen: j. r. Gressette, Shep
Pearlstine, J. N. Glover, W. W. NC
MILAN, ]. H. Henagan and b. f..
Bruce, the first three being members
Of the council Iat present. W. l.. Eel
der, one of the present aldermen, ce-
clines to stand for reelection and G..
F. Ziegler has removed beyond the
town limits.
T. A. Amaker has been nominated
to succeed himself as a member OF
the board of public works. In the
event of, a contest it may be interest
ing, but the present indications are
that with gentlemen of this type IL
the field, nothing but a friendly con-
test can be expected. =.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
BECOMING QUITE POPULAR.
The Auto Official Route to Columbia
Via Fort Motto.

Via FOrG NIOGCCs
The Fort Motto correspondent of
The News and Courier says:
The Charleston-Colum auto Of
ficial route as selected at the Or
angeburg good roads meeting IN No
vember 1909, is now becoming quite
popular. The through traffic contin-
ues to increase. This route via Fort
Motto and McCords Ferry, has an ex-
cellent road, and passes through the
most prosperous section Of Calhoun
and Kirkland sounties. The hltizens
of this community regret that this
route was not selected as the Ashe-
ville-Charleston route by the COM
mittee.
This route passes through Sec
ton that is in close touch with sew
eral railroads, which makes it very
convenient in case Of trouble to take
a train. The most enthusiastic CO.
torist becomes depressed when he
has the misfortune to- have trouble
with his car and finds he is many
miles from railroad station, long
distance telephone or even farm
house.
When he travels through a pros
porous section, where the farmers all
own autos, where he is passed to and
fro by the travelling auto almost
hourly, where he can walk to near
farm house and get long distance
connection, get his farmer friend to
assist him or lend him an auto part,
he feels more like motoring.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
BUYS LAND FOR FAIR.
But Will Hold No Fair Until the Fall
of Next Year.

St. Matthews is wisely going slow
but sure in organizing for the Cal
houn County Fair. The State corre-
spondent at st. Matthews says the di-
rectors of the county fair assocla-
ton met Thursday morning ard de-
termined upon site for the fair
grounds.
After going over the various prep
ositions it was unanimously decided
to accept the offer by the st. Mat
thews Realty company of % acres
or $4,000. These gentlemen agree
to- take $1,000 dollars of the pur-
chase price in stock and the balance
in cash on such terms as are agree
able to the association. The loca-
ton Of the site is an ideal one.
On account of the grounds being
under cultivation this year, thereby
making it impossible to get posses
sion in time to prepare for the fair,
it was decided not to hold a fair this
fall, but to have something like a fall
gala day instead, and have a real
fair next year.
This decision, we think, is wise.
Fairs in this section will be judged
by the first one held, and If a fine
one can't be held for any cause this
year, it is better to postpone it until
next year, which will give time to
prepare for and work up good one.
The st. Matthews people are almost
a. unit for anything that will help
their town. Can we say as much for
the people of Orangeburg standing
up for their town.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
To the Voters of the City Of Orange

To the Voters of the City OF Orange
burg:
At the earnest solicitation of
many friends ] hereby announce my
self candidate for the Office of May
or Orangeburg in the approaching
municipal election.
realize fully the importance and
honor of the position I ask at your
hands, and I believe can fill the
Office to the complete satisfaction Of
the entire. citizenship, and respect
fully request your favourable consid-
Grafton of my candidacy.
If you elect me, ! shall assume
the duties and responsibilities Of the
office, determined to devote my best
energies to the advancement Of our
city. Yours truly,
o. K. Wilson.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Grand Old Heroes.

The State says plans for the reun-
ion Of the Confederate veterans, to
be held in Columbia on August and
10. were discussed Thursday at a
meeting of the executive committee
in charge of the reunion held in the
supreme court room in Columbia. A
tentative programme for the exer-
cises was adopted which will be sub
mitted to Gen. B. A. league Of AK
en-. Orangeburg County will be well
represented by her grand old heroes
at the reunion.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15

Art Stores.
Lanneur's Art Store. 23S King st
Antique Furniture.
Morgenstern Furniture Company,
.. -. .- %. .. -. ..62 Reid st
Bakers.
Condon's Bakery. :. >. .. ..
:. -. :. .. ..153 Rutledge ave
Book Stores.
Walker, Evans e Cogswe.: ;. :.
80. =. =. ..3 Broad ST
G. L. Legerton.. ..263 King st
Carpets, Nlattings, Etc.
Mutual Carpet Company. >. ..
.. :. :. :. PAT King st
China, Glass and Queensware.
Charleston Crockery Company.
:. ..299 King st
Cigars and Tobacco.
Follin Bros. Co. :. ..260 King st
Clothing and Gents Furnishing.
Bentschner & Visanska. :. ..
:. .252 King st
Hirsch-Isreal Company. :. .. :
:. King and Wentworth
BlueGtiein Bros. .494-406 King st
W. s. Cook Company 1892 King st
S. Brown Sons. 354-356 King st
, Banov &.Volaski. 1856 King st
Department Stores.
M. Furchgott G Sons. :. .. 80
:. :. .. :. ..240-242 King st
Louis Cohen G Co., :. .. .. >.
232-234 King st and 203 Meeting
J. r. Read Co. -. ..249 King st
The Kerrison Dry Goods Co. :. {.
:. >. .. :. .80-82 Hasel st
Druggist.
Paragon Drug Co. -. .. =. -. ..
-. o., ;. ..2S6-2S8 King st
Fish and Oysters.
Terry Fish Co.. ..133 Market st
Florists
Connelley-McCarty o., :. .. ..
-. >. :. - :. ..296 King st
Furniture.
Phoenix Furniture Co., :. =. ..
>. 1S7-191 King st
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Be True Thyself.

Thou must be true thyself,
If thou the truth wouldst teach;
Thy soul must overflow, If thou
Another's soul wouldst reach?
1t needs the overflow of heart
TO give the lips full speech.
Think truly, and thy Thoughts
Shall the worlds famine feed;
Speak truly and each word of thine
Shall be a fruitful seed;
Live truly, and thy life shall be
A great and noble creed.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Rain Mt Holly Hill.

Our little town was visited We'd
nesday afternoon by the best rain
that we have had this year, in fact
we think that it was as murh as we
have had since March altogether, and
of course every one wears smile
that will not come off.
Corn has suffered greatly around
here, but the cotton crop looks line
considering the dry weather.
Our ball team leaves this morn
ing to cross bats with HarleyVllle
We would like to arrange a series OF
games with any other teams of the
county.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
LETTER FROM CHAMP CLARK.
Thanks The Times and Democrat for
Small Favors.

The following letter from Speaker
Champ Clark of the National House
of Representatives explains itself:
Washington, D. c., July ~, 1911.
Mr.. J. L. Sims, Editor Times and
Democrat, Orangeburg, S. G.
Dear Mr.. Sims:-I want to thank
you for the very great kindness you
have shown in printing such nice
things about me in The Times and
Democrat, ad ALSO sending out the
same matter in the ready-prints. l
have no press bureau and no cam
paign fund, but my friends seem to
be determined to give me much very
kindly publicity. Thanking you
again, am, cordially yours,
Champ Clark.
Speaker Clark stands we'll with
our people, and, as we said before,
the man that beats him in the Demo-
cratic National Convention for the
presidential nomination, will be the
man who will lead the Democratic
hosts to victory next year. He Is
all right and would make a model
president.
This letter is the second one that
the Times and Democrat has receiv-
ed in the last month from gentlemen
in Washington, thanking 1t for pub
fishing matter of interest to them.
The other letter was from President
Finley, of the Southern Railway,
thanking us for calling public at
tention to the efforts his road is max
ing to bring a most desirable class OF
settlers to South Carolina.
These letters show that The Times
and Democrat is read far away form
home as we'll as home, and for that
reason is a good advertising medium.
Merchants and others seeking public
ity will find The Times and Democrat
the best advertising medium publish
ed in this section of South Carolina.
The proof of the pudding is the
chewing of the bag. All we asw Is
trial.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Charleston Suffers Defeat.

In we'll played game Branch
Vile defeated the Charleston 1nde-
pendants Wednesday afternoon by
the score of six to three. 'Bing"
Farmer pitched a fine game for the
home team while IzDar, j., played his
usual good game around the initial
sack.
Score: Il n T..
Charleston. .O03 900 o 4 2
Branchville. :. 100 200 3 6 Z 1
Batteries: Burmester and Holmes;
Farmer and Bethea. Umpires VIM
berly and Martin.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Will Leave Orangeburg.

Mr.. R. A. Sims, who was one of
the bosses in the Orangeburg Manu-
factoring Company's Mill in this city,
for several years. has accepted po-
sition in a mill at Rock Hill, where
his responsibility and pay is increas-
ed. Mr.. Sims is an excellent man,
and we regret to see him and his
family leave Orangeburg.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Picnic ut Providence.

Willow Camp, w. o. W. No. 1856
will hold their annual picnic at
Providence on the Goth Of July,
Thursday. Everybody is cordially in
yited. The committee in charge has
arranged for speeches by HOE. I. w.
Bowman, Senator E. D. Smith, Hon.
D. S. Murph, and others Music will
be furnished by the Providence
Brass Band.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Called Away by Death.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Belts, or
Trenton, who came over on Wednes-
day in their automobile to visit their
daughter, Mrs. L. S. Wolfe, Jr., were
called home Thursday On account
of the death of Mr.. Ben Belts, who
was killed in an automobile accident
near Hendersorville, n. c., Wednes-
day night. They we're accompanied
by DR.. AMI Mrs. L. S. Wolfe ana ht-
tie Frances.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Will Visit Fair Grounds.

President j. H. Claffy, of the Or
angeburg Fair Association and 9TH
er members of the board Of directors
will visit different fair grounds and
buildings in this state, in order to
formulate ideas as to the erection of
the buildings for the Orangeburg
county fair. These buildings ARE to
be erected at an early date in order
that everything may be in order for
the fair this fall.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
oADmATEs CARDS.

To the Voters Of the City Of Or
angeburg.-I hereby respectfully an
nounce myself candidate for the
office of Mayor Of the city Of Orange
burg at the approaching municipal
election, and will appreciate the en-
dorsement Of my candidacy.
Very truly yours,
w. W. Wannamaker.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15

Buell. & Roberts. .573 King nt
A. G. Rhodes G. Son.. :. -. -.
:. - .. >. :. 359-361 King at
Furniture and Dry Goods.
Buell. & Roberts. ..573 King o.
Groco.s.
]. H. Hesse. Montague & Coming
The John Hurkamp Co.. >. ..
.. .. .. :. King and Broad SITS
Guns, Bicycles and Sporting
Goods.
The B. H. Werthen Arms Co. -,
-. :. >. "a. .,. =. ..230 King st
Hardware.
M. H. Lazarus. :. :. :. -,
:. :. :. King and Hasell SITS
A. Mel Martin. 1853 King st
Strochecker C McDermid. -.
:. -. ;. =. ..2S7 King st
Ball Supply Co.. ..377 King st
Jewelers..
Jas. Allan & Co.. .285 King st
Darlington, Thomas & Co., >. -.
.. .251 King st
Optician and Optical Supplies.
Parsons Optical Co. .244 King st
Pianos, Organs, Music and Mu.
sical Merchandise.
Seigling's Music Store. ;. >.
%. .. ;. .. .. ..243 King st
Stoves, Cooking Utensils, Etc.
Minis Stove Co., :. .. :. -.
-. .. .. king and Burns lane
Shoe Stores.
Robert q. Martin. .256 King st
H. J. Williams. PAS King st
Robert Martin. .139 Market st
A. A. Hirsch. :. .281 King st
D. O'Brien & Sons. .3S1 King st
W. F. Livingston. 1866 King st
Jacobs Shoe Store. $40 King st
Trunks and Bags.
Charleston Trunk Company. 80
.. .. >. {. :. ..270 King st
Typey7riters and Office Supplies.
Edward J. Murphy. .157 Meeting
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
LIST OF LETTERS.
Those Remaining Unclaimed IN the
Orangeburg Post Office.


The following are the list OF letter:
remaining unclaimed in the Orange
burg Post Office for the week endins
July II, 1911 Persons calling fol
same will please say that they are
advertised" A. D. Webster, P. M.
G. H. Adams.
Mabelle AIDES.
Olivia Ashley.
II. LIE P. Battiste.
DR.. G. C. Brown.
Mrs. Lizzie Collie
#. H. Delaney.
Lottie English.
Silas Green.
Mrs. Joe Gunbtie.
Mrs. J. K. Holman.
Martha Jenkins.
Henry Pimble.
J " Shrout
Bert Shuler
Mrs. Uavinia Trivell.
Josh Ulmer.
D. H. Wright.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Farmers Institute Meetings,

Farmers Institute meetings con-
Quoted by two professors from Glenn
son College will be held at Holly
Hill on the 25th and North on the
9th of this month. All farmers
who are interested in improved agrl-
culture are asked to be present in the
discussion. The morning session will
begin at 1O:30 and there will be. an
afternoon session. There is meet
dng at Dorange today.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Rains Help HropS.

Bowman, July 14-Special: Heavy
showers; have fallen here for the past
few days to the great benefit of the
crops around this section. Corn will
be aided no little in many fields not
withstanding the serious drought just
passed through. Cotton had begun to
deteriorate somewhat during the
dry spell, and will be largely improV-
ed by the recent showes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Drought is Broken.

A note from Bowman says: 'Ihe
drought has been relieved in this sec
tion by splendid rains Wednesday
morning, with indications of more to
follow. While the corn crop is SER
iously inired, it will be much bene-
flied, especially if showers continue.
Cotton in many places was beginning
to deteriorate in condition, growth
being much retarded, but fruitlng
nicely"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Mules Were Killed.

Messrs. Peterkin, Crouch and
Arant, of the Fort Motto section
had the hard luck few days ago, to
lose their barn and stables in a fire
caused by lightning. Four head of
mules were in the stables, and were
killed instantly. They lost their en-
tire oat crop, wagons, harness, etc.,
which were in the barn. Loss, about
$4,000 with no insurance.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Drought at last Broken.

The drought in Orangeburg and
Calhoun counties seems tohave been
broken at last. The Orangeburg cor
respondent of the State the excellent
rains which have fallen in the last
few days in this part of the State,
visited sections that have not seen
rain since corn was planted.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
SCENE OF WAR TINES
BoMBARDMENT OF FORT SUM
/ TER ILLUSTRATED. .- ,e.
An Ever Memorable Event That VIII
Never Be Forgotten by Those Who
Witnessed 1t.

Some very interesting pictures of
Fhe attack on Fort Sumter were
found in e copy Of Frank Leslie's
illustrated Newspaper for April 27,
1861, which was carried to The News
and Courier office on last Wednesday
I by 8 gentleman who said that. he had
owned the copy since shortly after
the war. At that time Les!ie's was
probably the leading illustrated news
paper in the country. The News and
Courier comments on the illustrations
as follows:
During the engagement with Fort
Sumter, ,Leslie's had two staff artists
ilin Charleston, one being stationed
ION Morris Island with the Confeder-
ate battery and the other remaining
In the city. In addition to this
Frank Leslie issued an invitation to
the officers and men OIL both sides
of the contest to contribute sketches
of engag agements ard important scenes
.snd the result was that Leslie's had
a:he most accurate illustrations of
ahe battles.
The principal picture in Leslie's
nf April 27, 1861, is Of the bombard-
rnent of Fort Sumter. It covers four
pages of the publication and is drawn
by the staff artist standing on Morris
ssEsland. It shows N very striking
sway the terrific mass Of projectiles
being hurled into the: fort from the
ita:ouea batteries and when the sketch
!.Tas made the officers quarters at
the fort had just been broken into
Eames.
A second picture, not quite so
large as the first, shows a scene on
The floating battery in Charleston
Harbor. This sketch was made by
an officer of the battery. Still an
other drawing shows the excitement
on South Battery during the bonn
bardment Of Fort Sumter. In the
picture Of the Battery is seen the
great mass of people that crowded
to that place to watch the course OF
the struggle. There are men, =
men and children in the scene and
various emotions are expressed on
their faces.
In addition to these three illustra-
fions, there is diagram showing the
plan Of the seige operations In
Charleston Harbor. This shows ex-
hctly how the guns Of the various
batteries were trained on Fort Sum
ter and must have been drawn by
someone very familiar with military
operations. The pictures are of In
terest to all Charlestonians and
should be particularly interesting to
those who were lying there at the
time of the engagement.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Free Round Trip to Charleston
The Retail Merchants Pay Your Fare.

utoftown shoppers to Charleston, stay from
theatres the Island resorts etc., do
paid the round trip Tho
conditions First that combined
purchases Second that come from
twenty-five Third that fare
not exceed per of your total purchases
"Fourth-Tha you buy round trip ticket or get
station showing that
purchased a ticket"
Carry large well assorted
The matter Of selection have variety to
Their stocks re2lenshed Of
Prices very reasonable considering quality.
you find what your home town, remem
ber you always get it in Charleston.
ASK REFUND BOOKS
following Of
will be glad to
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
Horger Out of Danger.

Mr.. Clifton Horger, the young man
who had his skull and arm badly
crushed py Edward Fielder, negro
nearly three weeks ago, is now con-
sidered out of danger. This is good
news and we hope he will continue to
improve.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15
SOCIETY NEWS.
Happenings in the Social World Of
This CITY.

On Monday night Mr.. and Mrs. LII
gon complimented MT. and Mrs. Will
son, OF Florence, and Mr.. Hudrewe,
of Charleston, with an informal
bridge party of two tables. At mid
night substantial supper was serv-
ed.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-15

The Times and Democrat has sew
eraI numbered more subscribers than
all other white papers In Orangeburg
County combined.