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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Old Enot;sh Pence.

Halfpence and farthings were not
coined in England Gefore the time OF
Edward l.. and until they we're the
penny. which was then made OF silver,
was issued deeply indented with 4
cross in order that it might be broken
into two pieces for ha!fpennies or into
four things. OF farthings. The silver
penny was the frs: coin Of the Anglo
Saxons struck in England. In 1872 an
authorized coinage CT copper pennies,
halfpennies and fartlinSs was estaD-
lished. Silver farthings ceased to be
coined under Edward VI. and silver
halfpennies under the commonwealth.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Porto Rieo's New Wende,.

From far awav Porto Rico, come re-
ports of a wonderful new discovery
that is beliyed will vastly benefit the
people. Ramon T. Marchan, of BARGE
ioneta, writes: ':Dr. Kings New Dis
.covery is, doing splendid work here It
cured me about Eve times OF terrible
coughs and colds. also my brother of a
severe cold in his chest and more than
20 others. who used it Oh nv advice. We
hope this great medicine will vet be
sold IN every drug store in Porto Rico. :"
For throat and lung troubles it has no
equal. a trial win convince you of its
merit SOC and 81 90. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Scarcely English.

It was the lunch hour and the book
keeper had contriyed to have FIVE min
utes' chat with the girl who kept the
petty cash. He was in love with her
and had summoned up sufficient cour-
age to propose.
Marry you?" exclaimed the girl
Good gracious. no! don't want moth
ing to do with you. I wouldn't marry
you-not if you was the last man on
earth Is that plain English"
The bookkeeper was mortified
'sIt IS certainly plain enough" he ad-
mitted, .but Tn afraid can't con-
scientously call it English London
Answers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
E!agged Train With Shirt.

Tearing his shirt from his back an
Ohio man tagged train and saved it
from wreck, but q. T. Aston, Raleigh
N. c., once prevent wreck with Elec-
rrict Bitters. II Was in a terrible plight
when I began TO use them" be writes,
my stomach. head. back and kidnevs
were all badly affected and my liver was
10 bad condition. but four bottles OF
Electric Biteers made me feel like a
new man." A trial will convince you
.f their uatchless merit for any stom-
ach, liver or kidney trouble. Price 80
cents at all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
MYtstsaI Mote,

Lord North was once asked why ns
did not subscribe for certain series
of concerts, as bis brother. the bishop
had done. IF / were as deaf as my
brother" he answered. Il would" lr
the Musical Amateur MIR. Robert Ha.
ven Schaufier tells Berlioz's story OF
the young woman in the music store
to indicate the sort OF performer whose
audience would find deafness positive
boon.
But, mademoiselle," suggested the
clerk will not this piece in tive sharps
perhaps be rather too difficult?
"Poohr' she replied disdalnfully
THAT is all one to me Whenever
find more. than two sharps or hats
scratch them out with my penknife."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
"Te!ls the Whole Story"

TO cay that Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound is best for children and
.lown ~ rsons and contains no opiates
tells only part of the tale. The who e
story is that it is the best medicine Tor
coughs. colds, Group, bronchitis and
other affections of the throat, chest and
lungs. Stops Ia grippe. coughs, and has
a healing and soothing EFFECT. Remem-
Der tie name, Folev's Honey and Tar
Compounn. ard accept no substitutes
The Dickson Drug Co., Naming, Leon
Fischer, SummertGn.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Clarendon County.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
The South Carolina Loan and Trust
Company, Plaintiff


-.F dSSdllISb
Duvalle W: Elliott. John L. Elliott,
Carleton E.Eisiotr, .RoJ-rick NJ. Ei
liott, Wavue V E liD5t. r 5. Elliott,
D4rgan P. Etiiotr. John NJ Elliott.
Cleo F. E lloJtand Richard F. Elliott,
Defendants.
By virtue of a decree dated Septem-.
btr %. 1912. of III Court OF Comtno9
Pleas for SAID Couuty aud State, IN the
above stated action TO me directed /
will sell at public auction tD the hIsh
est bidder. for cash, IN fronb ut th
Courl Horse az Mann. =. C.. VII .
Mnu6a,, Dec. her2 1912. being sa e~,.
DAY. the following de>cr bed real estt,s,:::
Ttat tract OF land c, atn ng seven
hupdrs acres, more or 'esS, a j'nn1n%
lands pow or formerly of E w Nose,
James, NJ: Richardson Estate OF Dora
thy A Richardson land, o. H Birth
ardSou aud others; also o; th,-, swamp
laud winch j. attached 10 s., dn'an :;
b. iuu th- tract # land which ma- Z n (
vey-d 10 the murt"asots or w. l.
Sand Rs by deed dated sht-----dsty OF
------19O6; said laud situate in Clar-
.ndon County, said State.
. Also: all the right, title, interest.
and estate formerly, owned BY Ida D
Elliott, aud II of tn night. h1'1e, iu-
leresU aud e>ta e of Duvalie w. 3 lott.
John L. ElliotI, Carleton E. r lott,
Roderirk NJ. Elliott. Wayne V. Elliott
and Darsan P. Elliott and r. S. Elliott
in and to those parcels of land in Clar-
endon County, said State. Us follows, TO
wit:
That tract of land containing one
hundred sixty-three and cne-third
acres, Us shown on a plat made by }. d.
Ru,lrdge. dated September 6. 1893, re-
corded in Book /. ] page 1O4; sal"
lands adjoining lands now or former'!
of Mrs 81 D Green, estate of Clarke
I.Jenkin>ou, Rufus Gaymon and Of others
and lying on the Cane Savannah Roan,
That tract of land con- aiLing fifty
one acres, more or less, adjoining lands
of r s. DesChamps, the Rhame estate
and lands of others; being the tract OF
land conveyed by Carrie E Dess hamps
10 IDA D Elliott b. deed rtcmded 10
Book Q-3 of the record OF deeds at
Paye Isl
That tract of land containing twenty
one acres, more or less. as shown on
plat made b, H. D Noise, SURVEYOR.
recorded in Book Q-3, Page l52. less
nine and eishi-teDths acres thereof
conveyed TO luton De, Champs
E. B. GAMBLE,
Sheriff Clarendon County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27

Twinge. of rheumatism, backache,
stiff Joints ard shooting pains all show
YOUR kidneys are not working right.
Urinary irregularities, loss of sleep.
FnerVousuess, weak back and sore kid
neys tell the need of good reliable
kidney medicine. Foley Kidney Pills
are tonic, streogt hening and restora.
tive. They build up the kidneys and
regulate the action. They will give you
Quick relief and contain no habit form
Ing drugs. Safe and always sure. Try
Them. The Dickson Drug Co.. Manning,
Leon Fischer. sSummerton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Decide Yourself.
The Opportunity is Here, Backed
by Manning Testimony.

Don't take our word for it.
Don't depend on strangers state
ment.
Read Manning endorsement.
Read the statements OF Manning citi-
zens.
And decide for yourself.
Here is one case of it:
Mrs H. P. Jenkinson, Church ST.,
Manning, S. c., says: IL gladly reco-
mmeud Doan's Kidney Pills, for know
from personal experience they are a
remedy of merit. was annoyed by
kidney complaint aud had pains lhrough
th- small of my back. Deans Kidney
| Pills helped me wonderfully. not only
relieving the misery in my back but
strengthening my kidneys. You may
use nv testimonial a any time.''
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27

Dan j. Joyce, Sanville, Henry Co.,
v,ryiuia. says:-"I took a cold with q
oueh which hung on for two years
rhen CONNER ced Foley's Honey and
Tar COMPOUND and the cough finally
lift me and DOW I am perfectly strong
1ud we'll" Is hest and safest for chill.
lren and contains DO opiates. The Dick:
son Drug Co., Manning, Leon Fischer.
Summerton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27

J. z. Cotton, 1903 North Market ST.,
says: 81 heard of Foley Kidney Pills
and took them for my case of kidney
trouble. After taking them few days
the pain left my back, my kidneys acted
regularly and the annoying bladder
trouble was cured. gladly recommend
Foley Kidney Pills" The Dickson Drug
Co., Manning, Leon Fischer, Summer
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
0nly A Fire Hero

but the crowd cheered. as with burned
hands, he held up small round box,
."Fellows!" be shouted, ''this Bueklen's
Arnica Salve I hold, has everything
beat for burns" Right! also for .boils,
ulcers, sores, pimples, eczema, cuts,
spraius,. bruises. Surest pile cure. 1t
subdues Inflammation, kills pain. Only
25 cents at all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
A Great Building Fails

when its,foundation is undermined, and
if the foundation of health-good diges-
Ifioo-is attacked, quick collaps follows.
tOn the first signs of indigestion. DR..
Kings New Lie Pills should be taken
TO tone the stomach and regulate liver,
kidneys and bowels. Pleasant, easy,
safe and only 25c at all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27

Three Strange sna Remarkable Men.
AS Dumas. the grandfather. prided
himself more upon his wonderful
strength and skill in athletics than his
seneralship, as Dumas the second prid-
ed himself more upon his knowledge
of cookery than the authorship of The
Three Musketeers." so Dumas the third
prided himself more upon his knowl-
edge of art than upon the writing OF
la Dame aux Cameiias." They were
three strange and remarkable men.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
imaoinarY,

Father" said the little boy. every
now and then hear you talking about
somebody who was old enough to know
better"
Yes. my boy
What age is that. father?
And the old gentleman after some
thought replied:
My son, there isn't any such thing.
Its like the golden age-purely mytho-
bricai."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Dead Mems Bones.

Alexander the Great, seeing DioGe'
nes looking attentively at a parcel OF
human bones, asked the philosopher
what he was looking for. That which
I cannot 6nd.'' was the reply-"the Diff
ference between your fathers bones
and those of his slaves"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
TOOK HimseIf Of

Foote, the comedian. was once threat
ened with !, whipping because he had
caricaturea ,:,s certain man. BE apollo
gized fervently. adding. "Why, l take
myself off sometimesr' And. slipping
through al opening in fence, he illus.
trated the deed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
c.n,hor laurels In japan,

There is a stringent law in Japan
that when one camphor laurel is cut
down another must be planted in its
place. The tree is hardy and long lived.
attaining to an enormous size. 1t Is
covered with small leaf Of vivid
green color The seed. or berries, grow
in clusters. resembling the black cur
rant in size and appearance And the
wood is employed for every purpose.
from c.ih,nernaking to shipbuilding.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Very Particular.

Mistress tengaging servant>-1 hope
you have nice print dresses. and ex
pect You always to wear caps Mary
Yes. mum: I'm very particular to wear
caps shouldn't like to be taken for
one Of the family. mum - London
Opinion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
An Improvement.

King Arthur had just invented the
round table.
Can YOU invent a bureau that a
mans wife will let him have two draw
erS of?" we. aSked.-Exchange-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Easily Remedied.

Cashier-I cannot cash this check,
madam. You have overdrawn your ac-
count. Haughty Lady-Oh. that is all
right: Just make me out new ae-
count-Judge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Proved,

Mrs. Jamelee-He loves Marie all
right. Mrs. Deere How do you know?
Mrs. Jamelee-When he proposed be
actually didn't know what her father
was worth.-E1change.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
Presrmption.

What are you writing, old chap"
IAN article entitled Advice to Grad
yates -
"Eh. Advice to grad Well. OF al
the Observation-Disclosures Transcript
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
He Couldn't

De AnecdoteThoug he was a great
and famous artist. be once stopped to
paint kitchen floor. Cole Fax-How
could he do it without stopping ?-Ex
change
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
You Can't Beat Them.

He-Before was married thought
women were angels. She-Well. finish
it-now you know they are.-Boston
Transcript
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27

Enjoy present pleasures in such 9
way as not to injure future ones
Seneca.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27

Happiness lies. first Of all, in health.
George William Curtis,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27

Duvalle W. Elliott. John l., Elliott,
!. Carleton E Ei4iott, .RoJ-rick NJ. Ei
liott. Wavue V E liott. r 5. Elliott,
Dargan P. Elliott, John NJ EltiotJ.
Cleo F. E llottand Richard F. Elliott
Defendants. :,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Clarendon County.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

The Sumter Trust Company. Plaintiffs,
against
john Z. Way and G. G. Way, Defen-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-11-27

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. e
The Sonth Carolina Loan and Trust
Company. Plaintiff,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
BALD HEADS NOT WANTED.
Badness Is Too Generally Considered
q Sign OF Advanced Age.

A bald-headed person does not have
an equal chance with one blessed with
a healthy head OF hair. because bald
ness Is too generally accepted as an
indication of age Many large corpora
lions have established an age limit. and
refuse 10 take men over 80 years or
age as new employees.
Probably CSC Of bald-headed people
may regain a good head OF healthy hair
IL they will follow our advice and &C.
cept our offer. We have remedy that
we positively guarantee to grow hair
on any head unless the roots OF the
hair are entirely dead. their follicles
closed. aud the scalp has become glazed
and shiny We want people TO try this
remedy NJ our risk. with the distinct
understanding that unless IL does ex-
actly what we claim II will. and gives
satisfaction in every respect. we shall
make no charge for the remedy used
during the trial
We know exactly what we are talk
ing about. and with this offer back of
our statements no one should SCOT,
doubt our word or hesitate 10 put our
remedy 10 an actual test.
We want every one who Is suffering
from any scalp or hair trouble, dan
drrff. falling hair. or badness 10 try
our Rexall "a3" Hair Tonic. We want
them to use il regularly-say until
three bottles have been used-and II
II does Nc: eradicate daudruff. cleanse
and refresh The scalp. tighten the hair
In lis roots. and grow new hair. we
win return every cent paid MS for the
remedy Tor the mere asking There
Is no formalIfy expected. and We exact
no Obligation from the user whatever
We make this offer with fur under
standing that orr business success
entirely depends upon The sort Of treat
meni We accord orr customers ana We
would not dare make the above ~
Ter unless we were positively certain
that we could srhsian,iate IL in every
particular Rcncmher. you can obtain
Rexali Remedies IN this copmunity
only NJ orr store The gexail Store
2. D. Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27

for them to cover their heads. as the
nostrlls are liable to become clogged
with mud or feed.
The young ducklings grow and ma.
ture so quickly It is indeed very inter
esting and fascinating to raise them
We have had young ducklings that
weighed three and one-fourth pounds
when so days old; when matured they
will weigh from four and one-half &c
five pounds.
Being a quick maturing fowl makes
their meat exceedingly tender. and
juicy. OF fine flavor. equal or su.
perior to spring chicken.
Their eggs are large, about one-third
larger than the average hen egg. and
perfectly white. And. contrary TO the
general idea OF duck eggs. they are OF
mild. delicate favor. making them
very desirable for the table or cake
baking. puddings. etc. The eggs under
ordinary conditions are very fertile and
will hatch exceedingly well in incuba.
tors.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
|DOUIIM NOIF(
| - ls<sjU

Renew the nests often with clean
material.
Field peas make most excellent feed
for laying hens.
Feeding clover is a preventive OF
soft shelled eggs.
IL takes knowledge, experience and
skill to produce good egg.
The more comfortable and happy
the hen. the more eggs she will lay.
A hen should have all the green
feed she viii eat every day OF her
life.
A turkey will consume more grit
than any OF the poultry kept on the
farm.
New blood IS a necessity. II one in.
tends to build up the egg-laying and
market qualities OF his flock.
After mated. give your birds the
best sanitary conditions possible and
keep the houses free from lice and
mites.
Great caro- should be exercised that
breeding stock. young chicks. or
eggs for Matching. be secured from
fiocks which are free from white
diarrhea infection.
Air-slaked lime sifted or scattered
over the dropping boards will assist
the cleaning process materially. and
also take up much OF the dampness
from the droppings.
Save the small potatoes and other
vegetables that would otherwise go
TO waste and feed them 10 the fowls
They will help in keeping up the egg
yield In cold weather
A scratching hen and opportunity 70
get out In the sun In moderate wealth.
or are important to the health and
thrift OF hens in winter. and conse-
quently 10 winter egg production.
Room. exercise. food. warmth. kind.
ness. pure water and a management
that will conduce 10 the comfort OF the
hens generally. will keep the egg bias.
ket full In winter and make winter
poultry growing profitable.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
E)O(IIN'
SYG
FAVOR INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS
Few Breeds Better Suited TO Farm
RaIslng-Imported From West In
dies Fifteen Years Ago.

Much has been said through the diff.
feren, farm and poultry journals In
favor OF the Indian Runner duck. but
| believe there are few who realize the
possibilities and advantages OF rear
ing ducks OF this breed.
As have been raising this breed OF
ducks for a few years. can testify
that they deserve all the praise given
them.
They are not an entirely new vari.
ETY.. having been imported some Is
years ago from the West Indies. thus
II receives the name OF Indian" with
the Runner" added TO denote its chief
popularity, It's rapid movement over
the ground
They are great foragers and pick
up innumerable bugs and insects. This
alone should give them an important
place on every farm.
Owing TO their extreme hardness. It
is quite an easy task 20 raise q
large flock OF Indian Runners. with
very little trouble.
They are never bothered with lice.
there are no roosts to keep clean, and
no expensive houses are needed: just
a low-roofed shed to protect them from
the severe winds and SHOWS in winter.
says a writer in the Farm Progress.
The houses should have a dry floor
covering OF straw or some kind Of lit
ter. as they must have a dry place on
which 10 sleep
While they are not land fowl It Is
not at all necessary TO have running
water for them to swim in. all that 10
needed is plenty OF clean water to
drink. placed in vessel deep enough
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Flies over English Channel.

A more daring fiig,t than those over
the English Channel was made when
Corbet Wilson. the aviator. fled from
Fishguard. Wales. over the Irish Chan.
mel 10 Enniscorby. ireland. In driving
rainstorm.
The distance at that point Is lit.
tie more than sixty miles. Wilson was
forced to land at Enniscorby County
OF Wexford, because OF motor trouble.
In descending he ran his machine into
hedge. smashing the propeller
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
JACK JOHNSON HURT
Thrown Out Of Motor Car and Ten.
dons in Back Wrenched.

Jack Johnson was severely injured
when big auto truck crashed into
his automobile on heavy grade in
Pittsburgh. Pa.
Johnson and his valet were hurled
from their car the champion sustain.
ing injuries about the back
An examination by physicians show.
ed that several tendons in his back
had been wrenched He will probably
not he able to start training for his
bout with fireman Flynn for several
weeks.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out OF order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalen
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. Iftlie
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
General Land Office 100 Years Old

Commissioner Fred bennett, OF the
general land Office in Washington, Is
planning 10 have celebration OF the
Tooth anniversary of the establishment
OF the office. The first commissioner,
Edward Tiffon. Of Ohio. was appoint.
ed May Z. 1872 President Taft and
others prominent in official life have
been invited to participate in the cele-
baton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Poor Farmer pIows Up $4,000.

While blowing an old field Clement
Allen. poor farmer of Middle Greek.
Knott county. Ky. unearthed $4,000 in
gold and silver coin. part of the treas
ure being rare coins. Years ago an old
miser occupied cabin nearby He
died without making any distribution
Of his money This is thought to be
part OF the mlsers wealth.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Poison Needs Kill Bow.

From the effects Of eating poison.
GUS weeds on Brush mountain. Walter
Bell. fifteen years old. died at Altoona.
Pa. and Charles White and Charles
Sherer. other Central Grammar school
boys. wwho were with him. are seri
ouslv III.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27

Nt7VT"t t'W"FII 2 tNF'Vtf FI71F q f9IE77I,
including many Of the thousands OF testi
nionial letters received from sufferers
who found Swamp-Root to be just the
remedy needed In writing DR. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, y. Y. be sure and
mention this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, DR.
Kilmcrs Swamp-Root, and the address
R;rghamtor, y. y, OH every bottle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
General Grants Funeral April &c.

Lieutenant NJ W. Howe, who was
aide-de-camp to General Grant. an
nounced in New York city that the
generals funeral will be held on April
26. He stated tina; the report that the
funeral will be held on April 10 is in
correct.