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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
SuttonS SfftfngS.

Suttons, August S:-Crops are fine
in this section, for III the past few
days we have had several good rains.
Mrs Florence Wallace of Garfield,
Ca, and Mrs John Thames and chill
dren of Manning are visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs A J Parsons.
Miss Marion Porter of Sampit is
visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs w D Byrdic and chill
dren spent a few days in George
town last week.
Miss Beulah Altman of Manning
is visiting at the home of Mr. S }
Altman.
Miss Annie Ogburn is visiting
friends in Sumter.
Mr. RP Hinnant, Jr, spent a few
days at the Isle of Palms last week.
Mr. F l. Richardson, the popular
manager of the Observation-Disclosures
corporation at Taft. visited his moth
er. Mrs M S Oghurn, last week.
Mrs S l. Parsons returned home
last week from a visit to relatives at
Statesboro, Ga.
re C Parsons of Gourdins spent
Sunday with his parents here.
Pony Boy.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
Help Yourself by Helping Us.

We hope the friends Of The Rec
ord, when they come to town to do
their trading, will patronize the busi-
ness houses that advertise in this
paper. Remember that without these
liberal merchants, bankers and other
enterprising business men, the price
of subscription would be at least So
a year for such paper as The Rec
ord. You'll find, as a rule, that the
men who advertise are Wide-awake
and on the alert and can give you
better bargains than those who do
not advertise. This applies not only
to Kingstree, but many live and up
to-date business men of Lake City,
Scranton and Greelyville recognize
the pulling power of an ad in The
Record. u
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
WATER WORKS & SEWERAGE.
Bond Issue of $4,000 to Erect
Plant Contemplated.

About two dozen representative
business men were in the court house
last Friday night to hear Mr. J New
ton johnson, the Marion civil engl-
neer. who came here in response to
an invitation from Mayor Gilland to
discuss the project Of installing a
water-works and sewerage plant.
Mr. Johnson set forth his views clear
ly and intelligently and those who
heard him were impressed with the
feasibility of installing the plant and
operating it without materially in
creasing the tax levy that at present
obtains.
At the close of the discussion a
committee composed of Messrs.WT
Wilkins and P H Arrowsmith was
appointed to prepare and circulate a
petition among the free-holders Of
the town looking to the ordering OF
an election by the town council. We
understand that quite a number
have already signed the petition and
there is little doubt that the election
will be ordered.
The idea is to issue bonds for
$40, 900 to run forty years, we un-
derstand, with the privilege of re-
firing them at the end of twenty
years.
The plans and specifications for the
water-works and sewerage plant may
be seen at the Kingstree Drug Cos
store.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
BLIND TIGERS ON THE RUN.
Several Convicted but Escape
Punishment on Technicalfty.

Lake City, August o. This town
is going after the blind tigers with
gloves off. They have been a source
of aggravation to the good people
for some time, and many efforts
were made to round them up, but
they were too sly for the ordinary
means and escaped the legal nets.
However, everybody knows Mayor
Blackwell, of the town, and they all
know that when he makes up his
mind to do thing those of the con-
trary opinion must stand from un-
der, for something is going to fall.
Not long ago the worthy mayor
of this beautiful and growing town
said that he was going to get those
tigers and that they should no long
er be reproach to the people.
As result of this fixed determin-
alton of the mayor, thirteen cases
were put on the official docket for
trial. J P McNeill, Esq. of Florence
was appointed to assist the town and
Messrs Lee & Fishburne of Kings
tree were employed by the defense.
Four cases were tried by the jury and
three convicted, one beng released.
The cases were appealed on the
ground that the ordinance under
which they were indicted lacked the
official seal. That will be an escape
on technicality, which can be rem
edied, but it is dollars to doughnuts
that the blind tigers in this town
will take to the bushes in the future
and that the good people of this
part of the great and good county of
Florence will not be bothered with
the illicit sale of liquor to boys and
to people who will abuse it.
The other nine cases were post
poned until the supreme court could
pass on the point raised by the de-
fense.
The trials were long drawn out, it
was three days for the four cases
tried.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
hlriha a mother-in-laM.

In Marseiles the salary of mother
in-law hired to fill the position for
few hours Is quoted at Is. Cd. 1t was
a case of separation Of the girls par
euts. Custom decreed that the moth
er-in-law must be present at the mar
riage ceremony, 80 the obliging ma
tron agreed to 60 to give her consent
on condition that carriage be sent
for her, and II not, said she, she
would stay at home. The hour for the
wedding came. but the carriage did
not, so the mamma stayed at home.
The bridegroom in desperation when
she did not appear ran out into the
street and hunted up promising look
ing woman. who agreed to come and
act mother for the sum named. So
she gave consent and blessing to the
daughter whom she had never seen In
her life before..-Buffalo Express.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
The Nile or the Sky?

The barge sped like an arrow over
the water. leaving behind 1t silver
wake that soon was effaced. A few
frothy bubbles breaking on the surface
alone testified 10 the passage Of the
craft. already out Of sight. The river
banks, yellow and salmon colored. un-
rolled rapidly like papyrus bands be-
tween the double azure of the heavens
and the water. these so alike in tone
that the thin tongue of earth which
separated them seemed a causeway
built across an immense lake and
made it difficult to decide whether the
Nile reflected the sky or the sky re-
fected the Nile.-"One Of Cleopatra's
Nights" by Theophlle Gautier.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
Ewes OF the Giraffe,

The giraffe, which is a very timid
animal. is approached with the utmost
difficulty on account of its eyes being
so placed that it can see as we'll be-
hind as in front When approached
this same faculty enables 1t to direct
with great precision the rapid storm Of
kicks with which it defends itself.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
Confirmed His SUSPICION.

Ben Nathan. the English humorist.
on returning home from visit to this
country was expatiating to friend
upon the glor1es of California. After
listening patiently the friend said:
"But there must be some disadvan-
tages In living there?'
mo- said Mr.. Nathan, ut Is per-
Sectly ideal place. For any man who
will work.
"Ah." broke in the friend. II knew
there were some disadvantages"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
Salt Eaters.

Idiosyncrasy often takes the form OF
a special craving for instead of an OBJ
lection to certain foods. Many people
possess an extraordinary relish for
common salt and will eat 1t by the tea
spoonful when opportunity admits.
This sometimes leads TO obesity and
dropSy. but it has also the peculiar ef-
feet of increasing the weight.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
Generous Tramp.

please gimme quarter" begged a
panhandler on Washington street. IL
won't hand yer no tale about bein'
hungry. pard-henest wanter git a
drink"
But" We objected for it was in
deed us,, You don't need quarter
to buy a drink"
Sir" answered the panhandler. do
youSe t'ink I'm fallen so low as ter
take a gents money an den not invite
him ter drink wild me:"-Boston Trav-
e!er.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
HiqhlY improper.

What is the proper thing for man
to do when his wife asks him for mon
ey and he hasn't any, queried young
Newed.
"Oh. there isn't any proper thing to
do under those circumstances" replied
Oldwed. Anything he does will be
wrong Chicago News.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
THINGS seen & HEARD
AROUND SCRANTON.
Mp. HENRY LANGSTON KILLED BY
IIGHINING-.PLEASANT SOCIAL
AFFAIR..A FAMILY REUNION.

Scranton, August 7:-Mrs Nettle
Lee entertained the Chicken and
Rice, club most delightfully."- at her
home last Friday evening. The at
fair took place in the adjoining
grove, Illuminated by many japanese
lanterns, making a picturesque and
enchanting scene. Several visitors
were present, including Miss Mae
Bass of Manning, and the visitors. as
well as the members of the club, feel
under many obligations to Mrs Lee
for her liberal hospitality. They all
look forward with much pleasure to
meeting with her again in the Piney
Grove.
Mr. Henry Langston. well-known
young farmer of the Bethel section
was struck and instantly killed by
lightning last Thursday. He leaves a
wife and two small children.
Hon R B Cannon spent Friday in
Dillon on business.
Il Quite a number of our merchants
are at the North, making extensive
preparations for the fall trade.
Cashier John Myers, of the Peo-
ple's Bank, says that already he no.
tices that deposits are growing much
larger. as the fall approaches. Cash
ier Myers adds that the Peoples
Bank is straining every nerve to
double its large volume OF business
by January, 1912. The bank officials
are delighted at the bright pros
poets and they are men who DO
things.
DR. w S Lynch attended the
monthly meeting of the directors OF
First National Bank at Florence last
Tuesday.
Mrs RE Mcknight and family at
tended their family reunion in the
pleasant home of Mrs Meningitis
father, Mr. David Lee, last Sunday.
The gathering was in honor of the
eiehtv-sixth birthday anniversary
of Mr. Lee. This old gentleman is
apparently yet young and is most
highly esteemed Confederate veteran.
At the gathering Sunday were pres
ent his seven children, ninety grand
children and seventeen great-grand-
children. After a feast of good
things to eat and drink, thoroughly
refreshing the Inner man. the day
was spent in social chats, and it was
ne unanimous wish that this most
excellent old gentleman should live
to see many similar occasions.
It is conceded that if a new county
should ever be formed in this sec
ton and left to the unbiased cit
liens to decide as to where the court
house and Jail would be located from
a geographical standpoint, it would
beyond question of doubt come to
Scranton. Our town is an ideal loca-
ton for such buildings.
Mrs T S Burch of Florence was in
town this morning, returning home
from Hannah. BL
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
When a Man Makes His Will.

1t is a morbid superstition that a
man dies when he makes his will.
More often he lives happily and long
after he has done so. 1t relieves his
anxieties.-London Saturday Review.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
Past That Now.

Bystander-My boy. some day you'll
bring sorrow to your fathers gray
hairs. The Bad Boy-No danger, sir,
Worrying about me has made him
bald.-Philadelnhi Times
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
A Few Words.

"Did you have many words with
your wife last night?
. mo: only a few words. but they
were repeated-very often"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10
M0rtuary.
GEORGE H. BROCKINTON.

Olanta, August Z: - George II
Brockinton, former intendant and
one of the most prominent citizens
of Olanta, died at an early hour this
morning. Mr. Brockinton had been
in failing health for some time and
his death was not a surprise to his
family and friends. He leaves a
wife and one child. The burial will
be at Bethel Baptist church, of which
he was faithful member.
MRS HANNAH JANE AVANT.
DIED-On Saturday morning, Au-
gust 5, at her home in West Kings
tree, Mrs Hannah Jane Avant, after
an illness of four weeks. The de-
ceased was the wife of Mr. S j Avant
and the family had been residents of
Kingstree since last March, having
removed here from Georgetown
county.
The remains were taken to Oak
Ridge cemetery, near Andrews, and
laid to rest Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock in the presence of a number
of relatives and friends, the services
being conducted by Rev W n Will
liams.
Mrs Avant was Sc years old and
leaves besides her husband nine chill
dren bereavei by her death.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-08-10

We have printed up lot of note
books and receipt forms, which we
will sell at ten cents the book of fif-
kv If
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-08-16
statesmen

Travelling. Statesmen making small
towns are making from S. to $40 per
day carrying our pocket side line.
For particulars address, Manager.
SOILS N. LaSalle ST., Chicago.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-08-16
Rheumatism

All pains and diseases regardless
Of name. arising from weak nerves.
and impure blood. are easily cured by
using Oil Of Eden $500 sample for
Is eents) externally and Sweet Spieits
Of Eden $500 sample 81 0o) intern
ally.
All orders are delivered with
charges prepaid on receipt Of price
by c. c. Medical Company. sA n.
Worth Their Weight in Gold
Lake ST.. Lock Box 90. Reno. New.
if your druggist does not keep them.
Thi. is to certify that my rest has
been very unsettled since came to
Nevada | have had to walk the
floor at night with cramps in my
limbs and hA- not been able 70 cit
in a rocking c. air or sit long upright
This was duo to fall | had year
ago and my vie was also much dis
tressed with her kidneys and whole
nervous system. | saw the advertise
ment of Oil of Eden and Sweet Spir
its of Eden and made up my mind to
try it and after using part of large
bottle of each we both considered
ourselves entirely well We sleep
sound and feel contsnted (Signed)
G. NJ Priess. Supt of the Davenport
Independent Mining Company. Nina.
Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-08-16


For all toilet and hygienic uses it Is
better and more economical.
TO cleanse and whiten the
! q I ]:
teeth, remove tartar and Eff5S2Ss.z
prevent decay. |JS{7i9 x
70 disinfect the mouth, de-
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TO remove nicotine from the teeth and
purify the breath after smoking.
TO eradicate pers piration and body
doors by sponge bathing.
The best antiseptic warh known.
Relieves aud strengthens tired, weak
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TIVE PAXTON TOILET 90, ens,n, NJ
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-08-16
ID OF Liquid
An. -rtlcs or Peroxide
many people are now using
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic

The new toilet germicide powder to be
dissolved in water as needed.
For all toilet and hygienic uses it Is
better and more economical.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
JAPAN WAS NOT CONSULTED
IN THE MATTER OF cHlNA'S eoR.
ROWING $5o,ooo,ooo.
in Toxic Over Apparent
Snub by Powers.

Tokio.-Assurance is given that
Japan has received no official confir-
nation of the conclusion of the con-
tract for the four powers $50,O00,000
loan to China. This government has
not been consulted by it's British ally
or the other nations interested.
Persistent and authoritative an
nouncements emanating from Pekiq
are to the effect that the American
government is supporting the group
OF bankers solely because of that coun-
try's determination to obtain a polit-
ical position in Manchuria in opposi-
ton to Russia and Japan.
In other words, it is held that as
the finances of Manchuria and Mon
golia have been pledged as security
for the loan Ga part of which is to be
used for the industrial developments
of China's Manchurian provinces), it
is clear the United States, Great Brit
ain, France and Germany have COM
bined in a project which is an alterna-
tive to Secretary Knox's proposition
for the naturalization of the Man
churian railways, which plan was op-
posed by Russia and Japan
Notwithstanding a complete official
silence beyond the statement that
Japan is not concerned, there is rea-
son to believe that some chagrin is
felt in Toxic because Japan was Who'll.
ly ignored during the international
negotiations
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
TEXAS CROP VALUES LEAD
Lone Star State Wrested First Honors
From State Of Illinois in 1910 ~
With 1864, 10000. ~

Washington. value of wealth
produced on farms of the United
States was ss,926, 100000 during 1910,
as estimated by the department of ag-
riculture in statement just issued.
This is an increase of $104,000,0 900
over 1909.
Texas, with her 100000 acres of
cotton, wrested from Illinois during
1910 the honor of being the first State
of the Union in point of value Of her
principal farming crops, which aggre-
gated $364,110,0O0, an increase of 14.9
per cent over 1909.
Illinois, with $290,295, 900, dropped to
second place, the decrease having
been 1879 per cent. Iowa held her
place as third State, while Kansas,
in 1909 fourth State, dropped to tenth.
Georgia made rapid stride in crop
production for the year and jumped
from tenth to fourth State, with
total of s21O,592,000, an increase Of
265 per cent over 1909. 4
All the other Southern States made
good increases except Louisiana and
Kentucky. South Carolina made the
largest, 284 per cent, or $140,009,000,
jumping from twenty-first to thir
teenth State.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
Cow Has HYdrophobia.

New 1oeria.-A sick COW was being
doctored at the home of DR.. H. A.
King while his wife and father were
standing by looking on. Suddenly the
animal became enraged, foamed at the
mouth, and in swinging around rub
bed her mouth against the hand of
zlAtrs King and. her father-sa.law. The
animal was Immediately killed and its
trouble diagnosed as hydrophobia.
Mrs. King, having an injured hand, it
is feared the saliva may have reached
the wound, so it was decided to send
her to New Orleans for Pasteur treat
ment All animals about the place
have been killed, including the
chickens.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20

louisiana State News
HaPPe2l9ss of l9terest
for Our AaDy Readers
New Officers Seated.

Amite City.-The newly-elected
mayor and aldermen for Amite City
were inducted into office this week
with the usual formalities. The Of
iicials are: HenAe NJ Nixon, mayor:
George Burnham, James Perry, Will
liam S. Mcintyre. Henry Saal and
Joseph Kopfler, Jr, councilmen, the
latter two succeeding themselves, as
does also Mayor Nixon. The follow
ing officers were 'eletted by the new
board: S.. S. Reid, city attorney;
Councilman Saal, tax collector and
street commissioner; Councilman
Burnham, clerk; Councilman Kopfler,
mayor pro TEN. John H. McMichaels
succeeds himself as marshal. The
board of health is composed of J. w.
Gaines, H. P. .McClendon, H. P. For
shag and Charles H. Eagan, with DR..
j. r. Johnson as it's president.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
New Orleans Rice Market.

New OrleaIis:--The market for
rough rice was steady Saturday. A
fair volume of, business was done in
Honduras grades, while little or no
trading was recorded in Japan grades
during the early hours. Offerings
were rather light. Clean rice was
steady and trading was much better
than of late, especially in Honduras
grades Very little was offered in the
line of Japan grades, and as result
trading was next to nothing. Quota
tions: Rough riee--Honduras steady;
per barrel of 1852 pounds, $1.50@275;
sales reported, 975 sacks at $1.81@
2.40. Japan steady with no offerings;
per barrel of 1862 pounds, $1.75 @2.75;
sales reported, none. Receipts rough
1855 sacks
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
Caddo Oil Field Disaster.

ed, two of them seriously, in the Cad
do Oil field Friday while bailing a
well just brought in by the Producers
Oil Company. Han Huitt and Frank
Trust were badly injured and W. H.
Bentley and Y. w. McLemore were
burned, but not seriously injured. The
mems clothing, saturated with oil,
was burned from their bodies in sew
erai places. The injured men were
brought to Shreveport, and are being
treated at local sanatorium
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
New Texas Charters.

Austin. Tex.-A permit to do busi-
ness in Texas was issued to the
Kanawha-Texas Company, realty
concern Of Charleston, w. Va, with
Texas headquarters at Houston; capi-
tai stock, 100000. The J. R. Raney
Company of Santa Anna, mercantile
concern, with capital stock of $685.
900, was also chartered; incorpora
tors: H. P. Farr. H. E. Wyatt, J. R.
Raney. Certificate Of dissolution was
filed by the Beckham Food and Fuel
Company Of Fort Worth. Proof OF
final payment of capital stock was
filed by the A. R. McClurg Lumber
Company of Lumberton, Hardin coun-
ty. The State banking board licensed
the First. State Bank of Alta Iona
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
Will Consider Intervention,

New Orleans.-Plans for filing an in
tervention in the complaint of the
Houston Mutual Rice Growers Asso-
citation to the Interstate commerce
commission asking that Houston and
Texas be given lower rice rates as
compared with those of New Orleans
and Texas, will be discussed by the
rice freight committee of the New Or
leans Board of Trade. A brief has
already been prepared and will prob
ably be approved by the committee.
The Texans ask reduction of 10c per
hundred from points in the Central
Freight Association territory to Hous
ton, and sc differential to points on
the Pacific coast.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-05-20
Hester's Weekly Statement.

New Orieans.-Secretary Hester's
weekly New Orleans cotton exchange
statement, issued before the close of
business Saturday, shows a decrease
in the movement into sight compared
with the seven days ending this date
| last year, in round figures, of 10000
| bales, a decrease under the same
days year before last Nof $4,000 bales
and decrease under the same time
in 1908 of $4,000 bales For the twelve
days of May the totals show a de-
crease under last year of $4,000 bales,
a decrease under the same period
year before last of $4,000 bales and
decrease under the same time in 1908
| OF $4,000 bales. For the 254 days of
the season that have elapsed the ag-
gregate is ahead of the 254 days of
last year 1,444,000 bales, behind the
same days year before last 1,586,0O0
and ahead of 1908 by 621,00O bales
The amount brought into sight during
| the past week has been 63,012 bales,
against 80,254 for the seven days end
ing this date last year. 120,659 year
before last and S7,854 same time in
1908; and for the twelve days of May
it has been 106,438 bales, against $780,
996 last year, 200,434 year before last
and 150,579 same time in 1908 The
movement since September 1 shows
receipts at all United States ports of
8,232, bales, against 6,875,496 last
year, 9,4O7.61O wear before last and
7,S27,020 same time in 1908. Over
land across the Mississippi, Ohio and
Potomac rivers to Northern mills and
Canada, 873,c69 bales, against 731,799
last year, 1,10S,876 year before last
and 659,991 same time in 1908; in
terror stocks in excess of those held
at the close of the commercial year
188,S00 bales, against 229,306 last year,
260,216 year before last and 238,199
same time in 1908; Southern mills TAX
ings 1,875,00O bales, against 1,SSS,718
last year, 1,979,034 year before last
and 1,S22,83S same time in 1908.
These make the total movement for
the 254 days of the season from Sep
tember l to date 11,169,534 bales,
against 9.725,319' last year, 12,755, ,666
year before last and 10,548,048 same
time in 1908. Foreign exports for the
week have been 90,S63 bales, against
far for the season 6,999,335 bales,
against 5,406,817 last year, au increase
of 1,592,518.