The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-10-26
Mr. Samuel BRYAN Wilkins of Atf

Mr. Samuel Bryan Wilkins of Ath-
ems, Ga. is spending some days here
with his family. who have been visit
ing Mrs Wilkins parents, Mr. and
Mrs W T Wilkins, for several weeks
past.
Messrs S J Langston and J H
White of Richmond, Va, were in
town Tuesday. Mr. Langston is a
son of Mr. C w Langston, a former
resident of Kingstree. He and Mr.
White came in their automobile
from Richmond to Timmonsville,
making the trip in two days.
Mr. and Mrs S O Pegues spent the
weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs
MF Heller, while returning from
their bridal trip to their future home
at Pinopolis, Berkely county. The
bride, who was formerly Miss Monte
Simons of Charleston, is we'll known
and admired in the society of our
town.
Miss Blanche Funk, who has been
under treatment in Florence in
firmary for several weeks for tuber-
culosis of the ankle bone, is so much
improved that she was able to re-
turn home last week. With care and
continued treatment her physician
holds out hopes of her ultimate re-
covery.
An old and valued friend from
Lake City writes thus in renewing
his subscription: Il can't do with
out your paper. Still feel like it is
my home paper" We appreciate
these kind expressions and hope that
as long as we are at the helm The
Record will be welcome visitor to
the home of our friend.
MIR G M Beasley of Gourdins, one
of our county's most extensive farm
ers, was in town Monday looking un'
usually proud and happy. Casual in.
ouiry as to the cause for his elateG
! spirits elected the fact that he is the
father Of twin babies-a boy and
girl, the finest pair Of twins in all thu
wide borders of the Palmetto State
Thanks to the thoughtful kindness
of Mr. H H Kinder the editor anc
his family have feasted on sweet po
tatoes every day for the past week
Big candied yams, the lineal descend
ants of the very same sweet potatoe'
that constituted the menu provided
for the British officer by Genera
Marion on certain historic occasion
Mr.. W K Mcintosh left yesterday
for Clarksville, Va, where he with
several associates will operate to-
bacco warehouse during the season,
which commences in Virginia about
the time that our markets close
MIR Mcintosh is an experienced
warehouseman and his numerous
friends bespeak his success in hi
new field.
A letter to the editor from MIR
Is Courtney, who was operated OF
for appendicitis last week at a Flor
ence infrmary, conveys the crafty
ing intelligence that he is getting
over the operation as well as coulc
be expected and it is hoped that the
worst is over. Mrs Courtney and th'
children returned home the earl!
part of the week.
Mr. Bob" Tisdale, of Cedar
Swamp, and his son-in-law, Mr. ]
Kellahan of Belfast, Ga. favored the
editor with call Monday, Mr. Kella
han being on his way back to his
Georgia home. Mr. Bob is one Of
our oldest and truest friends and il
is always pleasant sight to see his
bright genial countenance and GRASP
his honest hand.
Rev E E Erwin received news
Monday that his brother, Mr. D M
Erwin, who has been under treatment
for several weeks in a hospital at
Richmond, Va, had to undergo a Sc
rious operation and grave doubts are
entertained as to the outcome. Mr.
Erwin is one of our best citizens and
his host of friends are much dis
tressed to hear of his critical illness.